Create Your Own Magic User

[Weird Tales]

So I have had this idea in my head for a while and I wanted to try and get this roleplay going. So basically we will make characters with a type of magic powers of your choice and try to be creative. I plan to offer a lot of creative freedom as long as your characters aren't invincible or overpowered. For example you could make a wizard, sorcerer, druid, shaman or whatever kind of magic user that you can come up with as long as it isn't OP. Also this roleplay will not be taking place in a school and our characters will have chances to go on missions with various degrees of danger and difficulty. This is a low casual roleplay and while I'm not crazy about having huge posts or character sheets I expect there to be at least some quality and creativity to your characters.

The World of Create Your Own Magic User

The technology of this world resembles the late middle-ages/renaissance period and guns are a very extreme rarity, which is why magic is the dominant style of war in society. Magic users can either try to live like normal mundane humans or they can be a part of the military and government and have a big influence in the world. You can brainstorm countries and cities for the purpose of the story you want to tell, I don't need to have a full essay on what country your character resides in, but I will create a neutral country for the purpose of having a place that our characters can meet. Demons, monsters, dragons and all kinds of supernatural beings exist in this world.

CS

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Race:[you can use any fantasy race in fiction or make your own if you want to]
Appearance:[pic or description is fine]
Magic:[what type of magic do you use?]
Techniques:[what kinds of offensive/defensive or non-combat techniques do you have?]
Skills:[outside of magic what kind of skills are you good at?]
Equipment:[this can include weapons or anything that you regularly use for specific tasks such as magical items or gadgets.]
Personality:
History:
Other:[anything that is missing that you want to add can be put here]

Rules
GM and Co-GM decisions are final, but it is fine to bring certain issues to us.

No god-modding.

This rp is PG-13 in terms of profanity and sexuality.

Be respectful and refrain from arguments in the OOC.

No OOC stuff in IC posts.

Try to have good grammar.

Have fun.

Try to be creative.

Don't take criticism personally.

[darkandstar]

Interested. xD

[Nomad]

Sounds intresting

[Carlsberg]

Sounds pretty cool

[Witch Cat]

Sure! I love the idea, definitely peaked my interest.

[Pacha]

This rp is PG-13 in terms of profanity and sexuality.

@Weird Tales

That means that the F-bomb can be used exactly once so long as it ain't in a sexual manner. Fun fact.

Also, maybe interested.

[Weird Tales]

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That means that the F-bomb can be used exactly once so long as it ain't in a sexual manner. Fun fact.

Also, maybe interested.

@Pacha

Well I just don't want characters that are like the angry video game who is throwing f bombs constantly

[Leoven]

*raises hand and waves it around enthusiastically* Oh, GM, can I ask if there's some big bad or a threat that will potentially bring the characters into this neutral city? Or is this going to be more slice of life-y and we'll just develop our magic-users? Either way, I'm definitely interested

[shagranoz]

interested.

[Weird Tales]

*raises hand and waves it around enthusiastically* Oh, GM, can I ask if there's some big bad or a threat that will potentially bring the characters into this neutral city? Or is this going to be more slice of life-y and we'll just develop our magic-users? Either way, I'm definitely interested

@Leoven

I was thinking of something more along the lines of partaking in jobs and missions kind of like D&D, Naruto and Hunter x Hunter if you have watched those animes or have played D&D. There will be monsters and villains to fight, but there doesn't have to be a big bad who is the central part of the roleplay unless the players want that.

[Gate Keeper]

Seems interesting

[Leoven]

@Weird Tales sounds good! Looking forward to the ooc

[Kejmur]

So in other words even commoner may become a mage in this world ?

Well, seems interesting, I will try to think of something.

[Weird Tales]

So in other words even commoner may become a mage in this world ?

Well, seems interesting, I will try to think of something.

@Kejmur

Basically your mage doesn't have to be a guy with a long beard who reads books and wields a staff. You could have a powerful martial artist who channels magic to give him superhuman strength and speed, or you could have a hunter who lives in the wilderness and uses magic to gain to senses and abilities of animals to survive. Your character can be of any background as long as it isn't too insane like he's the ruler of the entire planet.

[Dead Cruiser]

I could be down for something light and easy. Probably play a psion or an artificer, as is my wont.

[Cuccoruler]

Can animals use magic too?

Would be soo much fun to play a pigeon mage XD

[Weird Tales]

Can animals use magic too?

Would be soo much fun to play a pigeon mage XD

@Cuccoruler

I guess it could be a special type of pigeon

[Cuccoruler]

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I guess it could be a special type of pigeon

@Weird Tales

YAY! XD Wouldn't be my main character but it would still be interesting.

[Gate Keeper]

@Weird Tales
What do you think of this type of magic?

Hider

Conrad Stadin

Age: 23
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Magic: Glyph

Glyph magic utilizes a variation of symbols in combination with the casters intents to create effects, and is limited by the sacrifice the caster is willing to give, and what the caster can. There are thousands of ‘Bases’ for a spell, but each Base has only three degrees, which determine the focus, effect, and cost of the spell. Complex spells can be created by using multiple bases, but these tend to be more intricate than powerful, as a cost for each base must be applied. The second degree does not have to match the first degree of a spell; a mismatched second degree will cause half of the cost to come from the origin of the second degree. Otherwise the third degree always matches the first degree of the spell. The greatest danger in using Glyphs is self-control, as a spell cannot be withdrawn once cast. The caster does not always have to pay the price, and as many can pay as are in physical contact with the glyph itself, and are willing participants in the spell. As such, some cities are built around the concept, utilizing their rulers as the caster and the citizens as participants for legendary feats in protective measures. However, many practitioners have suffered for paying costs beyond themselves for the deed. The lucky ones died quickly.

Techniques:

Base

Fire: Energy, heat, pain
Water: Flow, cold, will
Air: Synergy, velocity, spirit
Earth: Endurance, force, strength

Type

First Degree: The focused element of a spell, determining the major element and outlining the ‘goal’ of a spell.
Second Degree: This is the ‘nature’ of a spell, determining the active component of the spell.
Third Degree: This is the sacrifice the mage gives in exchange for the spell, and is synonymous with the first degree. (Sometimes factored by the second as well, however.)

Shape

Within: The mage embraces the magic within himself to bring out physical effects in line with the degrees. The most dangerous but

effective of methods, pulling out the mages full potential in perfect balance for an exchange of a greater cost in the third degree. This also represents the only way another glyph mage may combat another, absorbing the spell within themselves- as well as offering up the third degree of the spell again. Most Glyph casters will avoid this as much as possible though, as the doubling of the cost (from the initial caster, and the cost from the absorbing caster) results in much greater power, which is hard to control and harder to direct- sometimes leading to a loss of sanity.

Without: Out and into the world, where the control of the mage fades over the distance between the glyph and the outer effects of

the spell. This is easier method, but misbalanced, focusing on the second degree of a spell. Larger glyphs have far greater ranges than smaller ones.

Skills: Cooking, camping, basic first-aid, riding, reading, writing, dancing, juggling
Equipment:

Three black metal rings, each etched with various glyphs for quickly casting spells. He has a scattering of them through his pack, as disposable things that can break/melt/disappear from time to time.
Glyphed Boots: Air in the first, second, and third degree
Glyphed Gloves: Earth in the first, second, and third degree
Glyphed Underwear: Water in the first, earth in the second, and combined third degree

Personality:

Conrad is generally a kind man, choosing to use his gift to help others. He is calm and tries to empathize with those around him. He represents that fool you see giving a street urchin an apple, despite the fact that the wretch was just caught trying to rob him a moment ago. He feels a degree of duty towards those that are less fortunate.

History:

Conrad’s mother died in childbirth, and he grew up primarily on his uncle’s farm, with his father stopping by as often as possible to spend time with him. When he was old enough to be taught magic, his father took him on as an apprentice in the craft, though he refused to teach Conrad anything beyond the basics- citing “The more glyphs you know, the less creative and the less familiar with the costs you will be. Learn your limits now, and when you are older you can decide for yourself.”

Though irritated in his teenage years by the philosophy, experience taught him the wisdom of the concept. He stayed with the four basic elements, broadening his understanding and familiarity with them. When the young caster turned twenty, he completed the apprenticeship and headed out on his own, though he and his father keep contact through letters and the occasional visit.

[Weird Tales]

@Weird Tales
What do you think of this type of magic?

Hider

Conrad Stadin

Age: 23
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Magic: Glyph

Glyph magic utilizes a variation of symbols in combination with the casters intents to create effects, and is limited by the sacrifice the caster is willing to give, and what the caster can. There are thousands of ‘Bases’ for a spell, but each Base has only three degrees, which determine the focus, effect, and cost of the spell. Complex spells can be created by using multiple bases, but these tend to be more intricate than powerful, as a cost for each base must be applied. The second degree does not have to match the first degree of a spell; a mismatched second degree will cause half of the cost to come from the origin of the second degree. Otherwise the third degree always matches the first degree of the spell. The greatest danger in using Glyphs is self-control, as a spell cannot be withdrawn once cast. The caster does not always have to pay the price, and as many can pay as are in physical contact with the glyph itself, and are willing participants in the spell. As such, some cities are built around the concept, utilizing their rulers as the caster and the citizens as participants for legendary feats in protective measures. However, many practitioners have suffered for paying costs beyond themselves for the deed. The lucky ones died quickly.

Techniques:

Base

Fire: Energy, heat, pain
Water: Flow, cold, will
Air: Synergy, velocity, spirit
Earth: Endurance, force, strength

Type

First Degree: The focused element of a spell, determining the major element and outlining the ‘goal’ of a spell.
Second Degree: This is the ‘nature’ of a spell, determining the active component of the spell.
Third Degree: This is the sacrifice the mage gives in exchange for the spell, and is synonymous with the first degree. (Sometimes factored by the second as well, however.)

Shape

Within: The mage embraces the magic within himself to bring out physical effects in line with the degrees. The most dangerous but

effective of methods, pulling out the mages full potential in perfect balance for an exchange of a greater cost in the third degree. This also represents the only way another glyph mage may combat another, absorbing the spell within themselves- as well as offering up the third degree of the spell again. Most Glyph casters will avoid this as much as possible though, as the doubling of the cost (from the initial caster, and the cost from the absorbing caster) results in much greater power, which is hard to control and harder to direct- sometimes leading to a loss of sanity.

Without: Out and into the world, where the control of the mage fades over the distance between the glyph and the outer effects of

the spell. This is easier method, but misbalanced, focusing on the second degree of a spell. Larger glyphs have far greater ranges than smaller ones.

Skills: Cooking, camping, basic first-aid, riding, reading, writing, dancing, juggling
Equipment:

Three black metal rings, each etched with various glyphs for quickly casting spells. He has a scattering of them through his pack, as disposable things that can break/melt/disappear from time to time.
Glyphed Boots: Air in the first, second, and third degree
Glyphed Gloves: Earth in the first, second, and third degree
Glyphed Underwear: Water in the first, earth in the second, and combined third degree

Personality:

Conrad is generally a kind man, choosing to use his gift to help others. He is calm and tries to empathize with those around him. He represents that fool you see giving a street urchin an apple, despite the fact that the wretch was just caught trying to rob him a moment ago. He feels a degree of duty towards those that are less fortunate.

History:

Conrad’s mother died in childbirth, and he grew up primarily on his uncle’s farm, with his father stopping by as often as possible to spend time with him. When he was old enough to be taught magic, his father took him on as an apprentice in the craft, though he refused to teach Conrad anything beyond the basics- citing “The more glyphs you know, the less creative and the less familiar with the costs you will be. Learn your limits now, and when you are older you can decide for yourself.”

Though irritated in his teenage years by the philosophy, experience taught him the wisdom of the concept. He stayed with the four basic elements, broadening his understanding and familiarity with them. When the young caster turned twenty, he completed the apprenticeship and headed out on his own, though he and his father keep contact through letters and the occasional visit.

@Gate Keeper

It looks fine, but just know that because your character wields multiple elements his elemental techniques shouldn't be as powerful as the elemental attacks of magic users who wield singular elemental magic