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@Kafka Komedy By mold* I meant as in actually mold the crystal in your body. Like the nails on your extremities that look like continuations of the skin. That kind of molding to actually make it a part of your body.

Also since you said that the power and effects of the Lapis cannot be controlled when mined, meaning that you get what you get, can the power of lightning change between 2 different lightning Lapis? Lapi's A lightning is more powerful than Lapi's B one. Does the stamina used to activate them differ? If you master/manipulate Lapi B, does it limit the power of your lightning, making it weaker compared to Lapi A?

On another note, when using Lapis with passive abilities, does it slowly drain stamina from you little by little? Can some be activated/deactivated at will? Does the activation also cost stamina? Can you master/manipulate passive Lapis? Do you need to hold them in hand to actually gain from their buffs or just hold it in person, like in a satchel that you carry? Similar wise about other Lapis, like the lightning bolt one, do you need to hold it in your hand or having it in your pocket will suffice for casting it? If you master a lightning Lapi, is it easier to master another one of the same element or is it the same as mastering a fire one difficulty wise? Since manipulate costs extra stamina, if you have mastered Lapi A and Lapi B, both lightning, recreating Lapi's B effect by manipulating Lapi A costs more stamina than just straight-out recreating Lapi B I assume, just to clarify.

**Do you gain any additional buff to your spell if you use a Lapi crystal although you have already mastered it?**
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@Kafka Komedy By mold* I meant as in actually mold the crystal in your body. Like the nails on your extremities that look like continuations of the skin. That kind of molding to actually make it a part of your body.

Also since you said that the power and effects of the Lapis cannot be controlled when mined, meaning that you get what you get, can the power of lightning change between 2 different lightning Lapis? Lapi's A lightning is more powerful than Lapi's B one. Does the stamina used to activate them differ? If you master/manipulate Lapi B, does it limit the power of your lightning, making it weaker compared to Lapi A?

On another note, when using Lapis with passive abilities, does it slowly drain stamina from you little by little? Can some be activated/deactivated at will? Does the activation also cost stamina? Can you master/manipulate passive Lapis? Do you need to hold them in hand to actually gain from their buffs or just hold it in person, like in a satchel that you carry? Similar wise about other Lapis, like the lightning bolt one, do you need to hold it in your hand or having it in your pocket will suffice for casting it? If you master a lightning Lapi, is it easier to master another one of the same element or is it the same as mastering a fire one difficulty wise? Since manipulate costs extra stamina, if you have mastered Lapi A and Lapi B, both lightning, recreating Lapi's B effect by manipulating Lapi A costs more stamina than just straight-out recreating Lapi B I assume, just to clarify.

**Do you gain any additional buff to your spell if you use a Lapi crystal although you have already mastered it?**


Again, splitting things up here.


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Hey, sorry to bother you again, but I have a few more questions.

Firstly, are there any particular factions that are prejudiced against the use of Lapi? Something along the lines of "magic is heresy, burn the witch, blah blah blah". If so, are they a passive group, or do they often take (violent) action against Lapi users? If they do take action, what is the public's reaction, and how do they respond to this? What are their relations with other political and social groups?

In addition, is there any way to "cut off" an individual from using Lapi/abilities without needing to bludgeon them to death, like a sanctified area or a ground up herb you can slip in their drink? If not, what would be a common way for someone without Lapi abilities to take down someone with them?

Lastly, should I message you my CS or should I post it here?
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Hey, sorry to bother you again, but I have a few more questions.

Firstly, are there any particular factions that are prejudiced against the use of Lapi? Something along the lines of "magic is heresy, burn the witch, blah blah blah". If so, are they a passive group, or do they often take (violent) action against Lapi users? If they do take action, what is the public's reaction, and how do they respond to this? What are their relations with other political and social groups?

In addition, is there any way to "cut off" an individual from using Lapi/abilities without needing to bludgeon them to death, like a sanctified area or a ground up herb you can slip in their drink? If not, what would be a common way for someone without Lapi abilities to take down someone with them?

Lastly, should I message you my CS or should I post it here?


I don't doubt there would be, after all, there will always people who don't like things, after all. Maybe a secret sect that can use magic naturally or something? If it's for your character's backstory, I'd be willing to hear any ideas you had if you wanted a group like that to exist.

As for Lapi negation... that's a lot harder to say. I want to say there has to be, but it's extremely rare. An herb that puts your soul in a dormant state or some such, maybe? I'll go ahead and say there is an extremely rare herb that can "put your soul to sleep" and make you unable to use Lapi for a certain amount of time. As for non-Lapi users combatting Lapi users, well, there are always ET's, and if you get close enough, some spells get very dangerous to cast, and some need a decent time to cast. It's not unheard of for some to focus entirely on other aspects of training, becoming almost superhuman in their ability.

As for your CS, feel free to post it here.
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Technologically, the rifled flintlock has just been invented, though generally they're only for use against wild animals since it's cheaper to get some sort of offensive Lapis if you're going to use it repeatedly since ammo costs money.

Also, here's the race breakdown in the kingdom.

Humans: 30%
Elves: 20%
Dwarves: 20%
Halflings: 10%
Assorted Random Races (I.E. Dragonborn, Tengu, etc.): 20%

I'm pretty easy going on races though, just tell me what you were thinking of and I'll give the yay or nay. I'm also open to stuff from mythologies other than western, as mentioned above, tengu are a thing.


Is there any sort of 'uncivilized' race? Maybe Orc/Half-Orcs?
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@Dragonbud Both the Tengus in the mountains and the Orcs live in tribes instead of living together with the other races, if thats what you mean by uncivilized.
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@Dragonbud Both the Tengus in the mountains and the Orcs live in tribes instead of living together with the other races, if thats what you mean by uncivilized.


Okay cool. I have an idea for a Half-Orc character, would it be reasonable for her to have left her tribe at some point? (SO I can join the merry band of adventurers?)
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@Dragonbud Yeah, totally. If she's a Half-orc it's also pretty reasonable for her not being in a tribe at all too.
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As an idea could a person have a passive ability due to a mutation, one aspect I am looking to explore for my character.
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@Orion I don't see why not.
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So, sir Gallan doesn't really fit with the smaller theme. He was more of a commander-type character.

Here's a giant gorilla who is fighting to stop the civil war from consuming his country.

What'dya reckon?


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@Footman I love him. I don't know how else to say it but, this is. It's so good.

Nah but seriously, pretty cool character. I like him a lot. And with that, we're full up on slots, so unfortunately, unless someone drops out, we're full for now. I'll go ahead and put that in the header.
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Are there any particular limits to Lapi, or can we create our own, as long as it isn't too ridiculous?

What I have in mind at the moment is a Lapi that temporarily nullifies pain in the user.
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It occurs to me, with a character set up by somebody else already, that we should get important NPCs sorted out for the game. I'd assume Sardiel and Gennisi would be two of those; having said that, @Kafka Komedy, do you want me to copy over Sardiel's character sheet from Tenebria's Scales, or are you likely to come up with an up-to-date sheet for him yourself?
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@Pink Snorlax The Lapi system was created to be as flexible as possible! Creating your own is the entire point! Subject to my discretion of course, but your idea seems good.

@BCTheEntity Hmm. I'm not sure how much info we should give about the King considering the party might just butt heads with him at some point, but for now, I say we move the sheet over, clipping some unnecessary details like equipment. Hell actually yeah I think I'll just transfer over the non-combat info. Once we create an actual thread, mind. I should do that soon come to think of it...
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Well, if there's still space for one more, here I go.

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Getting pumped up by the character sheets so far.

I will have mine up as soon as I am able.
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@Pink Snorlax Of course there's space for one more, but he seems just a bit weak, like just barely below Izerk maybe another weapon, something that would help him against armored foes? Or a ranged attack of some kind, throwing knives maybe?
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I'm a little over half way done with my sheet as well. She should be up in a few hours.
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I'm weak. :(

Well, I've added a venom-coated grappling hook/chain he can use. I've added it to the equipment list.
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