Threshold is a high fantasy, real-time, multi-player, online role playing game. Once you step across the Threshold you will be absorbed by the rich, detailed, highly developed role playing atmosphere that comprises this fantasy realm. On Threshold, role playing is required and enforced. This policy creates and preserves Threshold's top notch role playing environment. The Threshold game world is enormous in scope and within it are tremendous opportunities for character development. Among such opportunities are numerous types of political, economic, and social organizations that shape your character, and in turn can be shaped by your character.
One of the most profound ways in which mortals affect the economy is through the management of the player owned businesses. The degree of control players exert over their business depends on the type of business, but usually the player can set prices, design products, stock goods, advertise, pay for protection, pay taxes, manage sales records, and perform other such activities necessary to the maintenance of a successful business endeavor. Owning a business is a daunting affair, as there are many complicated duties and responsibilities to deal with, and many palms to grease. Players can also have salaried jobs with the government or private enterprise. This is yet another way that mortals can play an integral role in the overall world economy.
Quests exist on Threshold to provide an opportunity for players to challenge themselves intellectually, become renown, and gain prominence and fame throughout the realm. Quests are completely optional, and are not required for advancement. The Clans of Threshold are all descendants of the great, mighty, and omnipotent Clan Vindicator. Vindicator is so ancient, no mortal remembers a time when it did not exist. The clans are always in competition to be the dominant clan under the ever supreme Clan Vindicator. The clans compete in a variety of ways including armed combat, solving quests, or paying the most tribute to Clan Vindicator. The honor of being the "Hand of Vindicator" is an extremely treasured one, and thus the clans fight desperately for this immense honor.