Is found family allowed in the White Sands Empire? I have a couple characters (who are from differing regions) that I'd like to have in a sort of found family situation, if that's okay.
Also, I was wondering how a Homunculus ends up in the wintry region? A Homunculus can probably be made (I'm assuming) by any skilled enough Alchemist in any region, anywhere, right? so do they just know that the wintry region is more accepting of Homunculi?
Short version. No, it took 13 OOC years of development for a player to make one, and it involved the funding of the state, a dozen explorations, and an entire scientific/alchemical team to complete the project. Even then, it was met with failure for an extended period and came in several stages or iterations. Memoria or winterland is the region they own. A manifestation or pocket realm created by their savior Mazana, she is one of them. To go over that would mean cartoonishly summing up that OC's 8-year story. No skilled alchemist by themself can construct a homunculus. Just like no lone scientist can cure cancer on their own as it necessitates an immense amount of funding and equipment far exceeding what they can afford.
When it comes to playing family, this is fine, but they'd be peasants. Money is power, and here everything is earned, and nothing is given. This includes every facet of your character, such as combat kit, ranges, backstory, income, political influence, renown, etc.
You would need to hop on vc for that one. Or wait for me to type up a 25 page reply.