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| - Two hundred years before the start of Geneforge 1, Sucia Island was abandoned by Shaper researchers after they uncovered a way to forge into human DNA structure the ability to Shape. Absolute control and discipline core philosophies of the Shapers, head researcher Danette decided the ability to give the power of Shaping without having to undergo the years learning control under the watchful eyes of the Shaper Council was contrary to everything the Shapers believed in and had the island evacuated of all humans and Shapers, declaring the island Barred. In their haste to leave the island many creations were left behind, among them Serviles. Originally created with very little native intelligence or independence, Serviles at first waited many long years for the Shapers to return. When they did not many Serviles banded together in groups, forming small settlements to protect themselves from the other rogue creations roaming the islands. The Obeyer sect still follows the instinct bred into each Servile when created, the desire to serve the Shapers loyally, almost worshiping their creators as gods. Pentil is the main Obeyer town in the first game and has the best access to good grazing ground and farmland making the residents relatively prosperous. At odds with the Awakened to the West and Takers to the East, however, the Obeyers starve their ideological rivals of food and supplies. To align with the Obeyers the player must voice a favorable opinion of their views to at least five people. Doing so will improve the player's fire shaping ability and open up the Obeyer quest line.
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