Spirit World: Dare to Cross

[Rune_Alchemist]

@Rune_Alchemist It's spelled Aethr, just saying. :)

@Ares

...I'm going to get that wrong so many goddamn times~ xD

[Ares]

Yeah, I wanted to make it seem unique, so I took out a letter and replaced what mana or ki usually is with Aethr.

[Rune_Alchemist]

And I like it. I'm just going to have to remember to watch my spelling.

...I'll probably end up spelling it wrong multiple times and having to go back and edit it after I realize I spelled it wrong.

Being a semi-perfectionist/grammar nazi is not fun sometimes xD

[Ares]

Hey, that's fine, I just wanted to let you know. Going to ask the people who are present, just curious, what is interesting to you about this thread?

[Tyrant from the West]

Im just a complete sucker for these kinda rps. Also, I usually don't like it when gms set up a list of powers for everyone to choose from, but these are much better then what some other gms list out. This might sound kinda dumb, but i like how each of them sound vague, but also stick out from each other 8D

[Rune_Alchemist]

Hrm, well, aside from my like of anything dealing with spirits in general...

this is a fairly unique idea, I think. At least, I haven't seen something quite like this done before, and I've been RPing here since the old guild sometime.

Im just a complete sucker for these kinda rps. Also, I usually don't like it when gms set up a list of powers for everyone to choose from, but these are much better then what some other gms list out. This might sound kinda dumb, but i like how each of them sound vague, but also stick out from each other 8D

@Tyrant from the West

This, too. The powers are unique - or at least have a unique twist on them. They seem quite well balanced, but with also the opportunity to be quite powerful if done or used right. It offers a lot of freedom with them, I think.

Small Edit: With that in mind, though, I think I have a question about Soulsmiths. Would the weapons be something like conventional melee weapons like swords, daggers and armor? Or would it extend to firearms as well? I suppose I'm asking what are the exact restrictions on it. Would someone be able to make like a...bomb, or something? Rocket launcher? (I'm not saying I want this, it'd be a bit much under normal circumstances, I think.)

[Ares]

I left the Manipulations open to interpretation because I'd rather the players take their own perspective on what they want, rather that give them all the specifics, allowing for you guys to play the character you want, without the restrictions of set rules. Of course, they have their limits, but it's up to the player to see how far they can push it without breaking the game.

Edit: @Rune_Alchemist I wanted the Soulsmith to be a weaponmaster, being able to use all weapons with ease, granted they can create it. Think of it as a puzzle, if you can visualize how the pieces fit, you can finish the puzzle. Granted, if a Soulsmith can understand how a weapon works, they can make it. The issue isn't whether or not they can make it, however, the process takes time, and more time due to the complexity of certain weapons, time they might not have in the midst of a battle.

[Tyrant from the West]

Ok, after reading that, Geomancer is def my goal. I'm starting to form some stupid and awesome ideas 8D Well, at least awesome imo.

[Ares]

Ok, after reading that, Geomancer is def my goal. I'm starting to form some stupid and awesome ideas 8D Well, at least awesome imo.

@Tyrant from the West

Yeah, I should mention, while I said that the Geomancers usually specialize in healing and mending, I can totally see a Geomancer beating down on some helpless chap with giant pillars of stone and metal, modeling reality like a clay craft. They are one of the more overpowered classes due to them not using their own Aethr, but the Aethr around them.

[Rune_Alchemist]

Edit: @Rune_Alchemist I wanted the Soulsmith to be a weaponmaster, being able to use all weapons with ease, granted they can create it. Think of it as a puzzle, if you can visualize how the pieces fit, you can finish the puzzle. Granted, if a Soulsmith can understand how a weapon works, they can make it. The issue isn't whether or not they can make it, however, the process takes time, and more time due to the complexity of certain weapons, time they might not have in the midst of a battle.

@Ares

Alrighty~

I can work with that. More complex weapons = more time to make, and they'd have to have some understanding of how it works/is made. Easy enough to use, without being completely overpowered.

So a sword/dagger would definitely probably be easier then say, a gun, considering all the parts that go into making one. Probably start off there and work their way up to more complex weapons, then, if I understood that right.

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Yeah, I should mention, while I said that the Geomancers usually specialize in healing and mending, I can totally see a Geomancer beating down on some helpless chap with giant pillars of stone and metal, modeling reality like a clay craft. They are one of the more overpowered classes due to them not using their own Aethr, but the Aethr around them.

@Ares

Sounds...painful xD

[Ares]

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Alrighty~

I can work with that. More complex weapons = more time to make, and they'd have to have some understanding of how it works/is made. Easy enough to use, without being completely overpowered.

So a sword/dagger would definitely probably be easier then say, a gun, considering all the parts that go into making one. Probably start off there and work their way up to more complex weapons, then, if I understood that right.

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Sounds...painful xD

@Rune_Alchemist

That's about right, but the Spirit World grants them knowledge in the use of all weapons, so as long as you can envision the weapon, your character, granted they're a Soulsmith, will know how to use it.

[Conibear]

Suppose Avatar, Warden and Geomancer shall do.

[Necromancy]

Haha, this is really kicking off now! Anyways, from most fav to least fav:

Shaman (For obvious reasons, like a ghost-pet teaching spider powers!)

Avatar (I can make this work, perhaps with a living pet as the medium for some ancient spider-associated hero.)

Warden (Would be awesome if my PC could still have the ghost pet and a specialization that so heavily involves acting like a spider.)

[Ares]

Alright, guys, here's the character sheet and final Manifestation, and this is how things are going to go, you will fill out the sheet to play the character you want, but if it overlaps with anyone else's character role, you guys decide which character changes to keep it as unique as possible. Thanks!

Shapers are the most in-tune with the Spirit World, directly hearing its voice in its thoughts. A shaper uses the Aethr in their bodies to take the form and abilities of the spirits, through partial and full transformations of their body to augment their physical abilities. Through this, a shaper can take the form of any spirit, given he has the required reserves to do so. If at any time, the Shaper wants to revert to its natural state, it must absorb the morph back into its Aethr reserves, but if the Shaper lacks the confidence to contain the morph, the morph will become hostile and forcefully leave the body.

Character Sheet:
Appearance: I would prefer sketches or drawings, but you can use a descriptor here, as well.

Name:
Age: 17-27
Ethnicity:
Height:
Weight:

Manifestation:
Powers: So, at the beginning of this roleplay seeing as how your character should know absolutely nothing about their powers, I want just an low-level ability to avoid overpowered characters early on, but as the game goes on, they will grow to the point of near godhood. For example, Avatars will probably be able to merge with their spirits at the very least, Shamans can summon a low level spirit, Aethrmancers can cast cantrips, Geomancers can mend and manipulate the physical plane at a minimal level, Soulsmiths can make one weapon of their choice, Wardens can place one basic trap, and Shapers can possess a small modification.

Personality:
Background: Where they are present day, occupation, stuff like that.

[Rune_Alchemist]

Alrighty!

...now you give us Shapers.

And now I have a new number 1 on my list xD

Hrm...this is gonna be a tough decision. Anyways, do you want us to wait for the OOC to post our CS? I'll get to work on one soon.

[LordInquisitor]

A bit late to catch up, buuuuut

1.Aethrmancer
2. Soulsmith
3. Avatar

[Ares]

Alrighty!

...now you give us Shapers.

And now I have a new number 1 on my list xD

Hrm...this is gonna be a tough decision. Anyways, do you want us to wait for the OOC to post our CS? I'll get to work on one soon.

@Rune_Alchemist

Post your sheets here, because I have to squander up a sheet myself, as well as do the photoshopping for the OOC, and whatnot.

[BubbleGumKing]

testing, phone length is iffy

Name:
Edward Penvensie

Age:
20

Ethnicity:
English/Irish European

Height:
5'11

Weight:
187 lbs

Manifestation:
Shaman

Powers:
The contract that Edward has made a deal with allows him to trap into a lake of untapped potential. However, he can only scoop up a tiny amount of power from that lake. This source of power comes from his intense repertoire of knowledge from reading a wide variety of books. Allowing him to find ways of contracting a wide series of spirits.

• Divine Contracts: A Branch of contacts that comes from a major religion such as Christianity. Edward has only been able to scratch the surface of celestial creatures that are hidden deep in the maze that hides these creatures. These creatures are powerful and often holy in nature but in exchange for their power are often harder to summon even with the correct medium depending on how strong the creature is summoned.
  
  • Guardian - 1: The first of Edward's spirits that he has contacted actually didn't come from one of the books he read. Contacting this spirit came from his faith in religion. In Christianity, angels are the closest to humans in the celestial hierarchy and can appear to anyone despite their religious standing. Contacting his Guardian Angel was a simple feat of helping the celestial bring do it's job. Granting Edward the ability to summon if if in need. The Guardian angel's ability are the lowest in power of the Angelic hierarchy but they are capable of creating holy defenses easily. To summon his Guardian Angel, all he needs is to silently pray earnestly. Guardian Angels are the easiest celestial creature to contract due to their duty to protect the target they have been assigned, only giving them further reason to sign the contract.

• Demonic Contracts: The opposite branch of the Divine Contracts, focusing still on major religions but instead on focusing on the divine entities. These contracts focus on the broader subjects of demons, which can come from simple imps to hellhounds and incubuis. Playing with fire requires caution, as stronger demonic summons may leave lingering effect on the Shaman.
• Mythical Contracts: Contracts mostly dealing with the mythical creatures passed down through stories and by books. These contracts focuses on the mystical creatures that existed in our world and have been seen by people. Such creatures are like the Fae, the most abundant mystical creatures along with them being the most powerful and hiding in their own realm which humans have little to no infomation about.

Personality:
Before you know Edward, there are a few quirks in his personality that need to be known about him. It is that Edward is an enigmatic and broken piece of clockwork which little stability in his personality. But he cleverly hides this underneath a mask that he wears for all to deceive. He is generally seen as a shy and weak-willed individual, a person who would be unsuitable to be a decent Shaman. However, if one pays close attention to him, he moves with such deftness that betrays his clutzy and shy mask.

Background:

(It's probably too small...)
(Edit: anyone on a computer can confirm these small paragraphs?)

[Ares]

What Manifestation are you choosing from the 7? It seems to be a Shaman, if I'm not mistaken.

testing, phone length is iffy

Name:
Edward Penvensie

Age:
20

Ethnicity:
20

Height:
5'11

Weight:
187 lbs

Manifestation:
Powers:
The contract that Edward has made a deal with allows him to trap into a lake of untapped potential. However, he can only scoop up a tiny amount of power from that lake. This source of power comes from his intense repertoire of knowledge from reading a wide variety of books. Allowing him to find ways of contracting a wide series of spirits.

[•] Guardian - 1: The first of Edward's spirits that he has contacted actually didn't come from one of the books he read. Contacting this spirit came from his faith in religion. In Christianity, angels are the closest to humans in the celestial hierarchy and can appear to anyone despite their religious standing. Contacting his Guardian Angel was a simple feat of helping the celestial bring do it's job. Granting Edward the ability to summon if if in need. The Guardian angel's ability are the lowest in power of the Angelic hierarchy but they are capable of creating holy defenses easily. To summon his Guardian Angel, all he needs is to silently pray earnestly.

Personality:
Edward is a strange but an intelligent person, but all you would get out of him is a variety of mundane facts. His strange and quirky personality makes him a difficult person to approach but once you know him if becomes more understandable. He's a shy but stubborn person who tries to follow his ideals. But underneath, he is a unstable and enigmatic mess of clockwork which he tries to hide. His emotions underneath the serious face he holds, roars silently. Betraying what he really feels until it's too late and he explodes.

Background:

(It's probably too small...)
(Edit: anyone on a computer can confirm these small paragraphs?)

@BubbleGumKing

[BubbleGumKing]

@Ares
That's correct. I kinda forgot to put that there. I'm searching into a few different religions to see what kind of things would be interesting to come up with