1. it isnt nesserly. if you want get much power but you would turn mad, it takes the joy out of the game.
2. a very good idea.
3. even better. the old plots are so boring.
4.it could be different but not totally.
4.1. the shaper towns idea has alredy brought out and i agree. it is a thought that deserves to be respected.
4.2. i wouldnt want to start as a servile. it could be a choice. you could choose like this: guardian, shaper, agent, servile, drakon, gazer, etc.
5. it is bossible, but it would ruine the point of the game.