There won't be a deadline period. Maraxus, this is the only point of your post I feel is even remotely stepping on anyones toes.
I really like the concepts you have submitted. My favorite is:
-"Contesting Tribes":
4 long time seperate/contesting states (like early Greek city-states) each with an own rulership and elemental focus build a united city to praise their new common pretender.
So that one gets my vote. I will update the first post to reflect the spot we are at in creation.
I would also suggest we stay away from real world themes as that has seemed to be the point of contention that has drug out the debates on the different ideas.
Vote on your favorite out of the ones listed above or submit your concept and we will move forward
. Also, someone come up with a wicked cool name
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