1860's America

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•Nov 2025

In the fevered heart of 1860s America, the Union and Confederacy wage a brutal civil war that rattles every town, railroad, and plantation, while tensions with Native American reservations simmer into conflict. Amid the clatter of steam engines and the roar of artillery, ordinary citizens endure the relentless march of war, banking on hope and the fragile promise of freedom.

World Overview

zero magic and light technological advancements relevant to the 1860's era. The nation is split into the Union and confederacy who are fighting in a war, all technology relevant to the time period.

Geography & Nations

The United States of America is the map geography, The two main nations are The United States of America also called the union who is fighting the southern states also called the Confederacy. all towns and states of the 1860's America are in world and usable. The United States are in a Civil war.

Races & Cultures

The races are humans, territories are the northern and southern territory's as well as the Native American reservations in the west. tensions are rising as this civil war between the north and south have been raging for 3 years at this point. Tensions between the Union and the Natives are also rising due to racism.

Current Conflicts

Abraham Lincoln is leading the Union as the President of the United States General Ulysses S Grant is the commanding general for the Union. General Lee is the general of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis is the president of the confederacy. In the south slaves are imprisoned on plantations, northern banks are holding lots of money and trains carry constant payroll. Towns are ravaged by the long war and everyday people are suffering.

Magic & Religion

No magic and the main religions are Christianity, Catholics, Pagens/ Nature worshipers

Historical Ages

This World takes place in the 1860's

Economy & Trade

US dollars and Gold bars are valuable as well as Bonds which are hard to sell but very valuable

Law & Society

Local sheriffs. Marshall's, Pinkerton detectives, Bounty Hunters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1860's America?

In the fevered heart of 1860s America, the Union and Confederacy wage a brutal civil war that rattles every town, railroad, and plantation, while tensions with Native American reservations simmer into conflict. Amid the clatter of steam engines and the roar of artillery, ordinary citizens endure the relentless march of war, banking on hope and the fragile promise of freedom.

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