Had a thought about a blacksmith with aspirations of being a monster hunter or knight
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OwO what's this?
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it's been ten thousand years...
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Looks like an interesting change of pace. I might toss my hat.
Wondering if you mean for players to have only one character, or if we can play multiple?
Wondering if you mean for players to have only one character, or if we can play multiple?
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@Dark Cloud honestly a cool concept with lots of opportunities. One man's scrap is another's treasure. Up to you though!
It's looking like we've got a good mix of character concepts that can develop in lots of directions. Also don't worry if people are slightly similar at the start, plenty of room to differentiate IC.
I have put together the CS if anyone wants to get started, still working on OOC. Here's the template:
It's looking like we've got a good mix of character concepts that can develop in lots of directions. Also don't worry if people are slightly similar at the start, plenty of room to differentiate IC.
I have put together the CS if anyone wants to get started, still working on OOC. Here's the template:
You will probably notice this CS is quite simplified. Personality and History can be explored IC. But you may optionally add those sections above stats if you wish to keep track of things.
You can add keepsakes and some basic tools to your inventory if you wish. You may have a basic weapon on you at the start of the game if you like (think butcher or Skinner's knife type things that suit your character, staffs ect.) but a quick reminder this RP is only as combat focused as you want it to be. There will be an option to get some adventuring gear when you sign up with the Adventuring Guild and you can pick some weapons there as well. No need to overthink things, there will be plenty of opportunities during the RP to discover and create new things.
The connection section is optional. Your character has likely lived in or around the area and may have NPC friends, family, co-workers or rivals. You can add a list of NPCs that are important to your character.
Please note adding a character to Connections makes them fair game for other characters and the GM to create conversations and interactions with, so don't be too precious about them. They can have whatever jobs you wish around town, however during character creation this can be superceded by players who want the role. E.g, if a player made an NPC blacksmith but another player wanted to play a blacksmith character, the character will take precedent. In some cases this might mean we decide the NPC is slowly retiring, or they work together, or there are multiple blacksmiths in town, depending on what suits best.
The current goals section is a reflection of the questionnaire part of the CS so you can copy that goal in. It exists to add to as things progress, since your goals may change over time. If you want your character to have goals for multiple types of thing (e.g herb gathering and potion making, or blacksmithing and poetry, they don't have to relate) you can add in additional starting goals here.
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Age || Gender || Height & Build || Race
> In the Hamlet I live in... [your home in or around the Hamlet, nothing too extravagant.]
> I spend most of my time... [Your profession, a key hobby]
> I am known for... [How others might perceive you]
> My current goal is.. [very important - what you want to spend your time doing, what your character wants to achieve. Could be related to alchemy, monster taming/evolution, magical research, weapon crafting, adventuring, trade, cooking, woodworking, invention ect. Goals can be added over time, so don't feel stuck if you change your mind, or if you'd like to pursue the same goals as another character. Teamwork and competition are the spice of life!]
> My secret is... [a little flavour for fun! Please don't metagame each other's secrets.]
S T A T S
(TUTORIAL: Distribute below then remove this tutorial section: 1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
I N V E N T O R Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
You can add keepsakes and some basic tools to your inventory if you wish. You may have a basic weapon on you at the start of the game if you like (think butcher or Skinner's knife type things that suit your character, staffs ect.) but a quick reminder this RP is only as combat focused as you want it to be. There will be an option to get some adventuring gear when you sign up with the Adventuring Guild and you can pick some weapons there as well. No need to overthink things, there will be plenty of opportunities during the RP to discover and create new things.
The connection section is optional. Your character has likely lived in or around the area and may have NPC friends, family, co-workers or rivals. You can add a list of NPCs that are important to your character.
Please note adding a character to Connections makes them fair game for other characters and the GM to create conversations and interactions with, so don't be too precious about them. They can have whatever jobs you wish around town, however during character creation this can be superceded by players who want the role. E.g, if a player made an NPC blacksmith but another player wanted to play a blacksmith character, the character will take precedent. In some cases this might mean we decide the NPC is slowly retiring, or they work together, or there are multiple blacksmiths in town, depending on what suits best.
The current goals section is a reflection of the questionnaire part of the CS so you can copy that goal in. It exists to add to as things progress, since your goals may change over time. If you want your character to have goals for multiple types of thing (e.g herb gathering and potion making, or blacksmithing and poetry, they don't have to relate) you can add in additional starting goals here.
CHARACTER NAME
+ TITLE/JOB +Age || Gender || Height & Build || Race
> In the Hamlet I live in... [your home in or around the Hamlet, nothing too extravagant.]
> I spend most of my time... [Your profession, a key hobby]
> I am known for... [How others might perceive you]
> My current goal is.. [very important - what you want to spend your time doing, what your character wants to achieve. Could be related to alchemy, monster taming/evolution, magical research, weapon crafting, adventuring, trade, cooking, woodworking, invention ect. Goals can be added over time, so don't feel stuck if you change your mind, or if you'd like to pursue the same goals as another character. Teamwork and competition are the spice of life!]
> My secret is... [a little flavour for fun! Please don't metagame each other's secrets.]
S T A T S
(TUTORIAL: Distribute below then remove this tutorial section: 1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
[ - ] Empty for now
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
[Current Goal mentioned above] brief description if you wish
I N V E N T O R Y
[ Clothes ] description if you wish
[ Sling ] A popular game and toy in the village. Powered by pebbles and rocks.
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] it's simple food, but lounging in the sun always makes lunchtime special.
[ Sling ] A popular game and toy in the village. Powered by pebbles and rocks.
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] it's simple food, but lounging in the sun always makes lunchtime special.
C O N N E C T I O N S
[ Name , Relation, Job. Race] brief description
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Age || Gender || Height & Build || Race[/sub][/center]
> In the Hamlet I live in... [your home in or around the Hamlet, nothing too extravagant.]
> I spend most of my time... [Your profession, a key hobby]
> I am known for... [How others might perceive you]
> My current goal is.. [very important - what you want to spend your time doing, what your character wants to achieve. Could be related to alchemy, monster taming/evolution, magical research, weapon crafting, adventuring, trade, cooking, woodworking, invention ect. Goals can be added over time, so don't feel stuck if you change your mind, or if you'd like to pursue the same goals as another character. Teamwork and competition are the spice of life!]
> My secret is... [a little flavour for fun! Please don't metagame each other's secrets.]
[color=65aFFF][b]S T A T S[/b][/color]
[color=cccccc][i](TUTORIAL: Distribute below then remove this tutorial section: 1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)[/i][/color]
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[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
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[color=65aFFF][b]S K I L L S & R E W A R D S[/b][/color]
[Hider=Skills & Rewards][indent][color=cccccc][ - ] [i]Empty for now[/i][/color][/indent][/hider]
[color=65aFFF][b]C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S [/b][/color]
[Hider=Goals and Quests][indent][color=cccccc][Current Goal mentioned above] [i]brief description if you wish[/i]
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[color=65aFFF][b]I N V E N T O R Y[/b][/color]
[Hider=Inventory][indent][color=cccccc][ Clothes ] [i]description if you wish[/i]
[ Sling ] [i]A popular game and toy in the village. Powered by pebbles and rocks. [/i]
[ Waterskin ] [i]For when you get thirsty. [/i]
[ Snacks ] [i]it's simple food, but lounging in the sun always makes lunchtime special. [/i]
[/color][/indent][/hider]
[color=65aFFF][b]C O N N E C T I O N S[/b][/color]
[Hider=Connections][indent][color=cccccc][ Name , Relation, Job. Race] [i]brief description[/i]
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Mae Crayola
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@OwO OwO my god! How ya been friend?
@AzureKnight I was imagining 1 PC per player. I was thinking of an option where people can have multiple characters but stable them so they have one active one (so they have one at a time they're actively playing, but the other character can do something basic in the background e.g collect basic materials, take a trade caravan to another town,ect) so people can experience different aspects of the game if they feel like their 'main' is too specialised.
However, I think I'd want the game to be underway a bit before then, if I opened that up at all.
@AzureKnight I was imagining 1 PC per player. I was thinking of an option where people can have multiple characters but stable them so they have one active one (so they have one at a time they're actively playing, but the other character can do something basic in the background e.g collect basic materials, take a trade caravan to another town,ect) so people can experience different aspects of the game if they feel like their 'main' is too specialised.
However, I think I'd want the game to be underway a bit before then, if I opened that up at all.
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@Mae You're back! You might not remember me but I was Ashevelen when we RPed together.
And, not only you're back, you've got an awesome RP idea. Count me in :)
And, not only you're back, you've got an awesome RP idea. Count me in :)
OwO what's this?
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@OwO OwO my god! How ya been friend?
i've been doing good
besides getting time obliterated by coursework and finals
but after tomorrow, i'll be FREE...
(for a week)
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I was imagining 1 PC per player. I was thinking of an option where people can have multiple characters but stable them so they have one active one (so they have one at a time they're actively playing, but the other character can do something basic in the background e.g collect basic materials, take a trade caravan to another town,ect) so people can experience different aspects of the game if they feel like their 'main' is too specialised.
However, I think I'd want the game to be underway a bit before then, if I opened that up at all.
That would be really helpful for characters like the one I'm planning, as her "empire" (see: shop) expands, a stable of NPCs that do the background work of such things would be handy to have, and offer flavour and life to the town, as they would offer up other players someone to talk to in their day-to-day, but won't require a whole collaboration for chatting with an NPC.
For instance, someone comes into my shop, and I'm not there, my NPC Staff can attend to them as a wordless affair in their post, or ask them for assist, and I reply in my post later on, and get them to where they need to be, or a combination of both where I would fill in the blank space between where they come and go.
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Wormwood
+ MONSTER EXILE/FORAGER +12yo || ♂ || 2½ft tall (Lean) || Kobold
> In the Hamlet, Wormwood no live with hoomans. Me live at edge of place hooman call Hamlet, far from hooman yis yis. Dere' place in overgrown part of wilds with lots of moss for me to eats, in woodbox where lots of shiny tools are! Wormwood sleep in damp woodbox, remind him of home cave.
> Wormwood spends most of time outside Hamlet, out foraging for all kinds of leafy plants for sniffles when it cold out, or for all kinds of tasty berries! Wormwood is good at finding things, momma always said me good at sniff treasure!
> Hooman no trust Wormwood, dey say Wormwood is monster but me am not big scary me am small.
> Hooman work together like big family, me have no family anymore dey no want me. Me only have bug friends out in woods, Wormwood want to not be alone, me want what hoomans have.
> Oooh, no want hoomans to find out me go in Hamlet on day of beeg market and eat all of yum yums bread maker makes, bread maker caught Wormwood but gave basket of yum yums. Me still feel bad for dig in hooman trash, but me no have shiny coins to pay for yummy yums. But am appreciate that baker hooman leaves bread for me, me want repay kindness someday.
S T A T S
[★] [ - ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[★] [★] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[★] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[★] [★] [ - ] W I S D O M
[★] [★] [★] C H A R I S M A
[★] [★] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[★] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[★] [★] [ - ] W I S D O M
[★] [★] [★] C H A R I S M A
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
[ - ] Empty for now
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
[Current Goal: Try to gain the Hamlets acceptance]
I N V E N T O R Y
[ Clothes ] A vest that is slightly big on Wormwood's shoulders, with a hood.
[ Dull Knife ] It might as well just be a butter knife.
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] it's simple food, but lounging in the sun always makes lunchtime special.
[ Dull Knife ] It might as well just be a butter knife.
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] it's simple food, but lounging in the sun always makes lunchtime special.
C O N N E C T I O N S
[ Squig , Best Friend, Pet, Larval Worm] A pupal form of a unknown kind of worm, Squig is purple with green markings.
Dark Cloud 💀Vibin' beyond the Veil💀
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@Mae Well anyways done.
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Aww, this is such a sweet RP idea! Thinking of making a sweet bookstore owner or librarian character who is focused on making their place as cozy and conducive for excellent reading vibes as possible!
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Wormwood+ MONSTER EXILE/FORAGER +
12yo || ♂ || 2½ft tall (Lean) || Kobold
> In the Hamlet, Wormwood no live with hoomans. Me live at edge of place hooman call Hamlet, old house in woods have lots of tasty moss and it damp like cave Wormwood used to live in.
> Wormwood spends most of time outside Hamlet, out foraging for all kinds of leafy plants for sniffles when it cold out, or for all kinds of tasty berries! Wormwood is good at finding things, momma always said me good at sniff treasure!
> Hooman no trust Wormwood, dey say Wormwood is monster but me am not big scary me am small.
> Right at moment Wormwood want gain hooman village trust, me want to be friends and trade tasties for shinies! Wormwood get lonely out in house away from Hamlet. Oh me almost forget, Squigs get lonely too!
> Me not wanted by kin, dey throw poor Wormwood out and tell if come back dey kill him.
S T A T S[★] [ - ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[★] [★] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[★] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[★] [★] [ - ] W I S D O M
[★] [★] [★] C H A R I S M A
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S[ - ] Empty for now
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S[Current Goal: Gain the Hamlets trust]
I N V E N T O R Y[ Clothes ] A vest that is slightly big on Wormwood's shoulders, with a hood.
[ Sling ] A popular game and toy in the village. Powered by pebbles and rocks.
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] it's simple food, but lounging in the sun always makes lunchtime special.
C O N N E C T I O N S[ Name , Relation, Job. Race] brief description
He's adorable. I would die for Wormwood.
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@Timemaster holy smokes of course I remember you Ashe! It's been ages! So excited to be doing with you again!
@OwO sounds super stressful ngl but congratulations on making progress through your finals!! Definitely make the most of your week off.
@Enkryption that's what I was thinking! Characters would get more OOC protections then NPCs while stabled to make it work (people could talk with characters, but they couldn't just start controlling them randomly in scenes. just because you want to adventure on Grognak destroyer of pastries and leave the wizards pet haunted house to run itself for a while doesn't mean wizard-san goes crazy or something) it also means once you complete certain goals you don't have to engage in the tedium if doing the same thing over and over with them (hiring people to automate cultivating the magic onion for your region famous fire stew) unless you enjoyed it and wanted to go into that detail. And I agree, making a lively community is what I'd like to be a key theme, so having a bunch of characters wandering round just hanging out makes me happy.
@Dark Cloud Firstly, I've known Wormwood for all of 3 seconds and like Scrawls said I would die for him. I don't have an OOC yet but he's already accepted. Secondly, you can set a stat lower if you like but honestly he's so perfect already my precious bean :_:
@scrawls The Hamlet needs a chill reading nook! Maybe as it gets cozier it conveys buffs to people who study or chill out there. Your character could collect plants or rare books or nicknacks and adopt a cute monster that is definitely not just a happy fat cat for petting. Really love how wholesome this idea is.
@dark cloud sorry it took a while to reply!
So stats show what kind of attributes you're focusing on for your character. I don't want people to worry they have misplaced their stats for their aims - there is nothing to stop you being a weightlifting Spellcaster, for example. Please consider the below more of a guideline/inspiration. Your stats are supportive of your play style.
Some NPCs will place more value on certain stats then others when interacting/influencing them.
A quick note on magic - there are two types of magic, at the moment I'm calling them ignoble magic (bound in the physical world, such as anything elemental, the crucial building blocks of magic) and noble/inert magic (divine magic such as healing falls into this category along with the fantasy style light and dark magics. Strange magics such as teleportation or spatial magic falls in this category as well)
Ignoble magic can be combined in many different variations to create new effects. So you could combine water and fire magics to make steam, for example. There are many unexplored and undiscovered types of magic that can be learnt from experimentation and study, leading to many types of magic uses and professions. A water mage, for example, may still be able to produce steam given the right circumstances. But the crazy steam wizard who has devoted his life to steam magic would know a larger variety of steam related 'spells'. And he could combine that with other magics to make even wilder things, perhaps to make aeresol poison clouds or new living clockwork inventions.
The line between ignoble and inert magic gets pretty blurry as combine enough ignoble magic and you'll eventually have something the guild would class as inert anyway.
As with everything else in this RP, don't get too hung up on the specifics - if there is a cool thing you want to do or aim for, we can talk out different ways to achieve it in a way that suits your vision of your character. If you have magics or skills that combo well together, I may suggest new skills you can adopt, but it is always optional (*with the exception of perhaps picking up a cursed item that grants skills, but nothing is unavoidable. The adventurers guild will know how to cleanse a cursed item, or can help you with a quest to do it. Cursed items are rare)
Stats can be improved IC over the course of the game.
A strong character may do well in combat and have the ability to lift heavy items or complete physically taxing tasks that cannot usually be achieved or do so in less time (e.g a character lacking strength may not be able to mine as effectively), strength may affect appropriate crafting skills.
Dexterity improves hand eye co-ordination, balance and can be a reflection of skill and grace. Dextrous characters have improved ability with ranged combat or combat styles that require finesse and poise. Dexterity is also great for crafting professions and increases success rate at creating intricate or sensitive objects. Dexterity is also reflective of someone's speed and reflexes.
Vitality is the endurance of the body, ability to resist poisons and disease, draining effects and may reflect a strong emotional fortitude as well. Strength and vitality are similar in that vitality may improve a characters ability to perform a task for an extended period of time, or push themselves further then usual. A character with high vitality is more likely to sleep well and experiences less physical ailments. Characters with strong vitality can more safely experiment with eating foods/herbs/potions of unknown magical properties or traits.
Intelligence is often associated with people who use magic and is also representative of knowledge, languages, quick wittedness, logical processing ability and mental acuity. Intelligence increases endurance of the mind, this mental fortitude improves protection against magic and mental effects. Intelligent people make good inventors, problem solvers, and nearly all magic wielding people will have good intelligence. You must have at least 1 star in this stat to learn magic.
Wisdom is the endurance of the soul and protects from spiritual attacks. Wisdom can infer a strong sense of self or an innate understanding of a universal truth. Wisdom is required for magic that does not have grounding in the core elements, aka noble/inert magic. Examples include healing magic, light and dark and spatial magics. Wise people have good gut instincts and it is said wisdom can also confer good luck. For this reason wise people make good gatherers of ingredients, this stat can also be good for scouts. You must have at least 1 star in this stat to learn a relevant inert magic.
Charisma affects how a person is perceived to be and improves the chances of them 'getting their way' in social situations. There are different forms of charisma, such as someone appearing to be sweet and charming, another person a wisecracking smooth talker, and a third person may inspire fear. Charisma improves ones ability to interact with other creatures. It is great for traders, but also monster tamers and leaders. NPCs are more likely to interact in favourable ways to those with high charisma, and those in positions of importance (whether that be a noble or the local forest Dryad, or the alpha of a wolf pack) are more likely to keep tabs on these perceived up and comers. Those with higher Charisma can get crowds to listen to them and militia to organise. Charisma also affects ones ability to deceive, and makes it easier to spread tales of great deeds across the land - or advertise great products - or sew untrue rumours.
Stats can be combined together to reflect different archetypes. You may have an inventor with high intelligence and dexterity, who imbues their finely crafted creations with magic. A dextrous and wise scout may be quick at moving through the woods to report back, and always seems to luckily find what they're looking for. A cook with high vitality and charisma makes the amazing new dishes after befriending the local herbalist, and eating their new recipes themselves (able to withstand any negative effects from strange herbs!) to make magical dishes that revitalise their patrons. An intelligent and charismatic mage is able to discover greater heights and new combinations, while training the next generation of mages, who loyally travel from far and wide to learn from them.
Example distributions: a dextrous adventurer who takes slot of scouting missions and has a knack for detecting trouble and discovering locations of treasure
1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
Example distributions: a great mage who can use both types of magic, and crafts items that they enchant and sell in their shop
1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
Example distributions: a strong miner who explores dangerous underground caverns for rare veins and minerals
1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
@OwO sounds super stressful ngl but congratulations on making progress through your finals!! Definitely make the most of your week off.
@Enkryption that's what I was thinking! Characters would get more OOC protections then NPCs while stabled to make it work (people could talk with characters, but they couldn't just start controlling them randomly in scenes. just because you want to adventure on Grognak destroyer of pastries and leave the wizards pet haunted house to run itself for a while doesn't mean wizard-san goes crazy or something) it also means once you complete certain goals you don't have to engage in the tedium if doing the same thing over and over with them (hiring people to automate cultivating the magic onion for your region famous fire stew) unless you enjoyed it and wanted to go into that detail. And I agree, making a lively community is what I'd like to be a key theme, so having a bunch of characters wandering round just hanging out makes me happy.
@Dark Cloud Firstly, I've known Wormwood for all of 3 seconds and like Scrawls said I would die for him. I don't have an OOC yet but he's already accepted. Secondly, you can set a stat lower if you like but honestly he's so perfect already my precious bean :_:
@scrawls The Hamlet needs a chill reading nook! Maybe as it gets cozier it conveys buffs to people who study or chill out there. Your character could collect plants or rare books or nicknacks and adopt a cute monster that is definitely not just a happy fat cat for petting. Really love how wholesome this idea is.
@dark cloud sorry it took a while to reply!
So stats show what kind of attributes you're focusing on for your character. I don't want people to worry they have misplaced their stats for their aims - there is nothing to stop you being a weightlifting Spellcaster, for example. Please consider the below more of a guideline/inspiration. Your stats are supportive of your play style.
Some NPCs will place more value on certain stats then others when interacting/influencing them.
Magic
A quick note on magic - there are two types of magic, at the moment I'm calling them ignoble magic (bound in the physical world, such as anything elemental, the crucial building blocks of magic) and noble/inert magic (divine magic such as healing falls into this category along with the fantasy style light and dark magics. Strange magics such as teleportation or spatial magic falls in this category as well)
Ignoble magic can be combined in many different variations to create new effects. So you could combine water and fire magics to make steam, for example. There are many unexplored and undiscovered types of magic that can be learnt from experimentation and study, leading to many types of magic uses and professions. A water mage, for example, may still be able to produce steam given the right circumstances. But the crazy steam wizard who has devoted his life to steam magic would know a larger variety of steam related 'spells'. And he could combine that with other magics to make even wilder things, perhaps to make aeresol poison clouds or new living clockwork inventions.
The line between ignoble and inert magic gets pretty blurry as combine enough ignoble magic and you'll eventually have something the guild would class as inert anyway.
As with everything else in this RP, don't get too hung up on the specifics - if there is a cool thing you want to do or aim for, we can talk out different ways to achieve it in a way that suits your vision of your character. If you have magics or skills that combo well together, I may suggest new skills you can adopt, but it is always optional (*with the exception of perhaps picking up a cursed item that grants skills, but nothing is unavoidable. The adventurers guild will know how to cleanse a cursed item, or can help you with a quest to do it. Cursed items are rare)
Stats
Stats can be improved IC over the course of the game.
A strong character may do well in combat and have the ability to lift heavy items or complete physically taxing tasks that cannot usually be achieved or do so in less time (e.g a character lacking strength may not be able to mine as effectively), strength may affect appropriate crafting skills.
Dexterity improves hand eye co-ordination, balance and can be a reflection of skill and grace. Dextrous characters have improved ability with ranged combat or combat styles that require finesse and poise. Dexterity is also great for crafting professions and increases success rate at creating intricate or sensitive objects. Dexterity is also reflective of someone's speed and reflexes.
Vitality is the endurance of the body, ability to resist poisons and disease, draining effects and may reflect a strong emotional fortitude as well. Strength and vitality are similar in that vitality may improve a characters ability to perform a task for an extended period of time, or push themselves further then usual. A character with high vitality is more likely to sleep well and experiences less physical ailments. Characters with strong vitality can more safely experiment with eating foods/herbs/potions of unknown magical properties or traits.
Intelligence is often associated with people who use magic and is also representative of knowledge, languages, quick wittedness, logical processing ability and mental acuity. Intelligence increases endurance of the mind, this mental fortitude improves protection against magic and mental effects. Intelligent people make good inventors, problem solvers, and nearly all magic wielding people will have good intelligence. You must have at least 1 star in this stat to learn magic.
Wisdom is the endurance of the soul and protects from spiritual attacks. Wisdom can infer a strong sense of self or an innate understanding of a universal truth. Wisdom is required for magic that does not have grounding in the core elements, aka noble/inert magic. Examples include healing magic, light and dark and spatial magics. Wise people have good gut instincts and it is said wisdom can also confer good luck. For this reason wise people make good gatherers of ingredients, this stat can also be good for scouts. You must have at least 1 star in this stat to learn a relevant inert magic.
Charisma affects how a person is perceived to be and improves the chances of them 'getting their way' in social situations. There are different forms of charisma, such as someone appearing to be sweet and charming, another person a wisecracking smooth talker, and a third person may inspire fear. Charisma improves ones ability to interact with other creatures. It is great for traders, but also monster tamers and leaders. NPCs are more likely to interact in favourable ways to those with high charisma, and those in positions of importance (whether that be a noble or the local forest Dryad, or the alpha of a wolf pack) are more likely to keep tabs on these perceived up and comers. Those with higher Charisma can get crowds to listen to them and militia to organise. Charisma also affects ones ability to deceive, and makes it easier to spread tales of great deeds across the land - or advertise great products - or sew untrue rumours.
Stats can be combined together to reflect different archetypes. You may have an inventor with high intelligence and dexterity, who imbues their finely crafted creations with magic. A dextrous and wise scout may be quick at moving through the woods to report back, and always seems to luckily find what they're looking for. A cook with high vitality and charisma makes the amazing new dishes after befriending the local herbalist, and eating their new recipes themselves (able to withstand any negative effects from strange herbs!) to make magical dishes that revitalise their patrons. An intelligent and charismatic mage is able to discover greater heights and new combinations, while training the next generation of mages, who loyally travel from far and wide to learn from them.
Example distributions: a dextrous adventurer who takes slot of scouting missions and has a knack for detecting trouble and discovering locations of treasure
1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
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[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
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[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] W I S D O M
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Example distributions: a great mage who can use both types of magic, and crafts items that they enchant and sell in their shop
1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] W I S D O M
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Example distributions: a strong miner who explores dangerous underground caverns for rare veins and minerals
1x - Poor | 2x ★ Average | 2x ★★ Trained | 1x ★★★ Exceptional)
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
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[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
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Behold! Boro, a big bookkeeper buddy.
28yo || Male || 7’0ft tall (bulky) || Unknown
> In the Hamlet I live in Hamlet’s Public Library, which is falling apart, but I’ll do my best to fix up!
> I spend most of my time organizing the library, sharing books with others, and hunting down stories to trap in books!
> I am known for initially seeming large and terrifying, but eventually quite kind and gentle.
> My current goal is to make Hamlet’s Public Library the best it possibly can! The coziest den of knowledge and wonder in the whole world… or at least in town.
> My secret is that I’ve been on the run my whole life, and Hamlet is the last place They will ever find me… I hope…
S T A T S
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
I N V E N T O R Y
[ Clothes ] Despite any weather changes, Boro can always be found wearing heavy layers of sweaters, robes, cloaks, and tunics, completely obscuring his skin and face.
[ Books ] When Boro heads out of the library, he always makes sure to have handy a few different books. One to read, one to give, a journal to write observations, and a guidebook to observe writings.
[ Waterskin ] Boro is a big water fan.
[ Snacks ] Boro is a big fan of baked goods! Though his doctor tells him he should try to avoid carbs...
C O N N E C T I O N S
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BORO THE BOOKKEEPER
+ LIBRARIAN +28yo || Male || 7’0ft tall (bulky) || Unknown
> In the Hamlet I live in Hamlet’s Public Library, which is falling apart, but I’ll do my best to fix up!
> I spend most of my time organizing the library, sharing books with others, and hunting down stories to trap in books!
> I am known for initially seeming large and terrifying, but eventually quite kind and gentle.
> My current goal is to make Hamlet’s Public Library the best it possibly can! The coziest den of knowledge and wonder in the whole world… or at least in town.
> My secret is that I’ve been on the run my whole life, and Hamlet is the last place They will ever find me… I hope…
S T A T S
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] C H A R I S M A
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
[ - ] Empty for now
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
[Restoring the Library] Boro has recently come to town, and through a strange set of circumstances, he managed to become the new librarian of the public library. It is in much disrepair, but he hopes to reinvigorate and renovate it. He wants it to be a hub of cozy vibes and story sharing for everyone living in the Hamlet. To accomplish this goal, he will need to do a lot of cleaning and rebuilding, collecting of rare books, and fostering a love for reading in town.
I N V E N T O R Y
[ Clothes ] Despite any weather changes, Boro can always be found wearing heavy layers of sweaters, robes, cloaks, and tunics, completely obscuring his skin and face.
[ Books ] When Boro heads out of the library, he always makes sure to have handy a few different books. One to read, one to give, a journal to write observations, and a guidebook to observe writings.
[ Waterskin ] Boro is a big water fan.
[ Snacks ] Boro is a big fan of baked goods! Though his doctor tells him he should try to avoid carbs...
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@Mae
Curiosity: Can there be half-breeds of Monster and Monster? I had the idea, as I was putting her together, that my character is the half-breed daughter of a Dyrus and an Arachne, giving her an innate talent with growing all matter of green and making *wink*toxins*wink* medicines from them, and would give her the ability to make a rather human form through Druidic Transformation, as she hides her true nature, because it's already hard enough to be taken seriously in her Human Form....
That said, a Dryad in disguise will work just as well. I just like to get the crazy ideas out first. XD
Curiosity: Can there be half-breeds of Monster and Monster? I had the idea, as I was putting her together, that my character is the half-breed daughter of a Dyrus and an Arachne, giving her an innate talent with growing all matter of green and making *wink*toxins*wink* medicines from them, and would give her the ability to make a rather human form through Druidic Transformation, as she hides her true nature, because it's already hard enough to be taken seriously in her Human Form....
That said, a Dryad in disguise will work just as well. I just like to get the crazy ideas out first. XD
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So um… I made Snow White! Let me know if there are any problems!
18 || Female || 5’0” and Slim || Human
> In the Hamlet I live in a small cottage near the woods. It’s not much, but it’s home.
> I spend most of my time, singing, doing chores around my house, and cooking.
> I am known for singing to the animals, and baking for the townspeople.
> To be honest, my goal is to find love. I dream of a dashing prince coming to sweep me off my feet and whisk me away to a better life! I know it’s cliche, and probably won’t happen though… Beyond that, I don’t really know what I want… I just want to fit in…
> My secret is I’m actually a Princess. I’m hiding in the Hamlet from my evil Stepmother who wants to kill me.
S T A T S
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
I N V E N T O R Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Margaret “Mary” White
+ Baker +18 || Female || 5’0” and Slim || Human
> In the Hamlet I live in a small cottage near the woods. It’s not much, but it’s home.
> I spend most of my time, singing, doing chores around my house, and cooking.
> I am known for singing to the animals, and baking for the townspeople.
> To be honest, my goal is to find love. I dream of a dashing prince coming to sweep me off my feet and whisk me away to a better life! I know it’s cliche, and probably won’t happen though… Beyond that, I don’t really know what I want… I just want to fit in…
> My secret is I’m actually a Princess. I’m hiding in the Hamlet from my evil Stepmother who wants to kill me.
S T A T S
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ] S T R E N G T H
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] C H A R I S M A
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] D E X T E R I T Y
[ ★ ] [ - ] [ - ] V I T A L I T Y
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] I N T E L L I G E N C E
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ - ] W I S D O M
[ ★ ] [ ★ ] [ ★ ] C H A R I S M A
S K I L L S & R E W A R D S
[ - ] Empty for now
C U R R E N T G O A L S & Q U E S T S
Mary just recently arrived in town, and quickly became known for her baked goods, particularly pies. She wants to find her place within the town, as she expects to be here for a while.
I N V E N T O R Y
[ Clothes ] A red and white dress. She also wears a red bow headband on her head.
[ Book ] A cookbook filled with recipes written by her deceased mother
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] Her favorite food is apples, so she has a few of those on her person.
[ Book ] A cookbook filled with recipes written by her deceased mother
[ Waterskin ] For when you get thirsty.
[ Snacks ] Her favorite food is apples, so she has a few of those on her person.
C O N N E C T I O N S
[ Name , Relation, Job. Race] brief description
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