Renval

Ellon Chronicles: Dreams on the Horizon

@Lauder Every boss would be immune to Instant Death – which is what the first effect of the D-Ability would be under.

Ellon Chronicles: Dreams on the Horizon

@Lauder That looks good! The only piece of advice I have for you is to think about boss fights where there might not be anyone to use it on (Boss battles are typically where D-Abilities see most of their use.) If you're not concerned with that then great!

@AlternateMan This is looking good so far. I would advise you to take a look at your damage percentages. 20% and 50% won't be doing much damage output – I know the character is a tank, but just something to consider. I will go through and edit MP Costs and stats and such as we get closer to actual posting. For your character, please tag on (Shieldbearer) after the flavor text for your character's profession. This will denote that your character gets an additional equipment slot specifically for the shield. I'd also like a little more clarity with the S-Ability. I understand the less damage from sides that are not directly behind, but not the second half – it looks like there's a clause missing.

After The Fall Of Camelot. (A Casual interest Check)

I am also interested in this! :)

Ellon Chronicles: Dreams on the Horizon

Awesome! It would be really nice to get at least one more person (max I would be willing to take is five) so we can have a balanced party.

Below here I will be going through the character profile for this roleplay:

Character Sheet w/ Explanations

Name: Pretty basic. The name of your character.

Age: How old your character is. Feel free to provide a birthday as well.

Gender: Gender identity :)

Appearance: Again, obvious.

Profession: This can be whatever you want. It dictates what your character does in battle. As I said above, think Final Fantasy Tactics. Some examples of professions include: Warrior, Black Mage, White Mage, Knight, Archer, Alchemist, Summoner, Ninja, Thief, etc. The list could go on. If you don't feel like making a character in a traditional class, feel free to make one of your own! Be sure to include a paranthetical at the end to denote what your character can equip.

Level: Your current level. All characters begin at level 1.
Exp: Your current amount of experience. Gain more to level up. Exp starts at 0/12.

Weapon: You pick your own weapons depending on what your job is. A warrior might use a sword whereas a mage might use a staff or tome. Whatever you pick, make sure it is something that would fit a level 1 unit. A cracked blade or tattered book. Nothing too flashy.
Armor: Similar to weapons, armor depends on what your job is. Again, pick something fitting a level 1 unit.
Accessory: This one is a little different, but only slightly. Once again, you choose your own accessory. The difference with this item is that you choose which stat boost you want. Here are the options: HP+5, MP+5, Atk+1, Def+1, Int+1, Spr+1. You can either boost your dominant stat or a stat that seems to be lacking…

A-Ability: This stands for Action Ability and is a summary of the definition of all your special attacks. A title under which your abilities for the current profession fall. Examples include: Black Magic, White Magic, Swordplay, etc. Feel free to create a name fitting your character.

+ This is your first special attack and is dependent on your job and A-Ability once again. Just put what the NAME is, what the attack DOES, how much DAMAGE the attack deals, and the RANGE of the attack. Damage: This can be based on ATK or INT depending on your job. If you’re a Mage, then it would be INT. If you’re a Warrior, then ATK would be the best option. After that, you have to determine the percentage of that stat. Keep it between 100% and 120% for now. Example: Here could be the first attack for a Fighter-- Powered Strike: Punches the enemy with slightly increased power. 110% Atk Dmg. Range: Adjacent Cell. 9 MP. (I will determine MP cost based on a formula I have created).

+ Same thing as above. It is more or less another beginning technique.

R-Ability: This stands for Reaction Ability. This is an ability that activates in response to a certain action. You can NOT start out with one of these. The only way you can get one is by expending 3 Skill Points which are rewarded at the end of battle. Example: Counter: When attacked, deals 50% of damage taken back at the enemy as long as it is within range. Immortal Body: When character is KOed, revives automatically in 3 turns with 20% HP. Pickpocket: When attacked, steals an item from the attacking enemy.

S-Ability: This stands for Support Ability which acts as passive effect. You can start with this or a B-Ability. If you forgo an S-Ability for a B-Ability you can purchase one for 2 skill points later. Examples: Intangible: Immune to Physical attacks, but Magickal attacks deal double damage. Headhunter: The user's critical hit rate is increased by 10%.

B-Ability: This stands for Burst Ability which can be activated to gain a personal boon. You can start with this or an S-Ability. If you forgo a B-Ability for an S-Ability you can purchase one for 2 skill points later. Examples: Dragon Power: Boosts Atk by 20% for three turns upon activation; usable once per battle. Mana Tap: Recovers the user's MP by 8% per turn for four turns upon activation; usable once per battle.

D-Ability: This stands for Deathblow Ability which serves as your character's ultimate skill. Consider it the largest extension of your character's class and personality. It can be a high damaging attack or have some really cool effects. See the filled out sheet I've provided below for an example of a D-Ability. D-Abilities can only be used when the unit has the appropriate amount of DD.

Stats: These will be determined by me depending on what job you choose, so don’t worry about it. Here are the stats that your characters will have when I give them to you:

HP: Hit Points. This is the measure of how much damage a character can endure before becoming incapacitated. If HP equals 0, then the character gains the KO status and can no longer participate in battle unless revived using an A-Ability or an item. If all characters are KOed, then the mission ends in failure.
MP: Mana Points. This is the measure of the capacity of mana that a character possesses. All A-Abilities cost a certain amount of MP and when MP equals 0, they cannot be used.
DD: Death Drive. This is a measure of your character's capacity to unleash their Deathblow ability. It starts at 0/10 and changes in battle. We will go over this during the practice battle.
Atk: Attack. This is the measure of how much physical damage a character can deal. This stat is increased by equipping certain weapons and/or accessories.
Def: Defense. This is a measure of how much a character can resist physical attacks. This stat is increased by equipping certain armor and/or accessories.
Int: Intelligence. This is a measure of a character’s knowledge of the workings of mana. In essence, it is how strong a character’s magic is. This stat can be increased by equipping certain weapons and/or accessories.
Spr: Spirit. This is a measure of how much magical damage or INT-based damage a character can resist. This stat is increased by equipping certain weapons and/or accessories.
Evade: Evasion. This is a measure of how often your character can avoid damage. The higher the percentage the more likely it is your character will dodge attacks. Only very rare equipment can boost this stat.
Move: This is a measure of how far a character can move in a turn. Every character has a base movement of 2 cells, but that can be increased depending on which job the character chooses.

Skill Points: These are also a vital part of this game. Skill Points are earned after completing Requests and are used to purchase abilities. A-Abilities cost 1 SP, S-Abilities cost 2 SP, and R-Abilities cost 3 SP. Also, Skill Points can be used to upgrade A-Abilities.

Example Profile

Name: Cerys Wren Shaere

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Appearance:

Hider

Coming soon (tm)

Profession: Glyph Composer – Retaining a vast knowledge of ancient glyphs and runes, the one who claims this profession utilizes powerful magicks in order to evoke the true power of these symbols. (Equip: Runes)

Level: 1
Exp: 0/12

Weapon: Faded Rune- Practically undefinable symbol magically fixed to the upper arm that reacts to and helps conduct mana. (Damage: Int-based) (Range: 3 Cells)
Armor: Midnight Gown- Beautifully tailored dress that is darker than the night sky.
Accessory: Charmed Mail- Polished set of plate armor enchanted to be near weightless; comes with a pair of matching boots.

A-Ability: Design

+Fyr – Evokes the power of a swaying, spreading glyph which glows a fiery orange upon activation causing a pillar of all-consuming flame to rise up beneath the target and singe those nearby. 130% Int Damage. Similar targets in adjacent cells take damage equivalent 25% of the damage taken by the main target. Range: Adjacent Cell. 12 MP. Fire Elemental.

+Ecil – Evokes the power of a vibrant, bursting glyph which flashes cyan upon activation and freezes before sending spears of ice flying at the target. 90% Int Damage. 3 Hits. Range: 3 Cells; Linear; First Target. 8 MP. Ice Elemental.

R-Ability: None.

S-Ability: None.

B-Ability:

+Glyph Augmentation – Alters key parts of glyph construction for a short time in order to assault targets with the force of their own will. The user's skills deal damage mitigated by the target's physical defensive stat for Three Turns upon activation. In addition to this effect, 30% of the target's magical defensive stat is added to the user's base damage for the same duration.

D-Ability:

+Destruction Glyph: Execution – Overwhelms the target with a myriad of blood red glyphs that were once used in to successfully slaughter those with malicious intent and evil hearts, marking the target for death as the many who came before it. No Damage. Increases the target's damage input by 20% for Five Turns. The user's attacks and abilities ignore 25% of the target's respective defense stat for Five Turns. The user's attacks and abilities have a low chance of stunning the target for Five Turns. Range: 4 Cells.

Stats:

HP: 15
MP: 25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 1 (+0 from Faded Rune)
Def: 2 (+0 from Midnight Gown) (+1 from Charmed Mail)
Int: 4 (+1 from Faded Rune)
Spr: 3 (+1 from Midnight Gown)
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 Cells (+0 from Glyph Composer Profession)

Skill Points: 0

Blank Character Sheet

Name:

Age:

Gender:

Appearance:

Hider

Profession:

Level: 1
Exp: 0/12

Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:

A-Ability:

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R-Ability:

S-Ability:

B-Ability:

D-Ability:

Stats:

HP:
MP:
DD:
Atk:
Def:
Int:
Spr:
Evade:
Move:

Skill Points: 0

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to PM me!

Ellon Chronicles: Dreams on the Horizon

In the world of Ellon a deep magick runs within the veins of the earth, bringing forth life as all who dwell there know it. It is said that when man, beast, and all manner of creatures first arose from the wells of the arcane essence known simply as 'Mana' that they each carved their own paths across the land and settled where they deemed fit. Of the many that chose to go their own separate ways, the most tender of Mana's children, fearing that their siblings may one day harness a greater power to destroy them, sought to go together and so their pact was formed upon the land they deemed Pereas, the Land of the People. Upon this land the children formed two factions.

The first formed by three facets of Mana's children all alike in their direct ties to certain magickal leylines buried deep within the the core of the world: the Elvish, incredibly humanoid save for their tall stature and eternal youth; the Fae, enigmatic beings of mischievous character and unbridled power; and the Creaton, furthest in similarity to the rest of Pereas' people in that they were born half of the beasts the siblings so feared. Together these magicked people formed a pact of solidarity in keeping with reverence for their connections to the world and formed the Sy’tri Alliance.

The second formed by what we know today as Humanity, the least innately gifted of all of Mana's children. They chose not to form the same solidarity as their extended kin. Instead they lived alone, exploring the lands not taken by their brethren, ever-seeking to learn more about the land they had claimed than to just honor where it came from. For a time these people lived in harmony, surrounding the Alliance and providing them with the knowledge they slowly attained, but all would not stay well.

Mankind developed much faster than any of Mana's other children. Its peoples spread and learned and built and ascended to an understanding that even they could not exist peacefully with. They developed prejudices for the kin they had traveled with, turned against them for not forming together, and deemed them lowly for their lack of curiosity and magicked features. The Creaton, worst of all, for they were viewed as savages––beasts half-born of the monsters humanity and its brethren had sought to escape. These opinions, however, were not reserved for the Alliance. The peoples of the section faction fought each other, in turns; those who figured themselves as the more innovative and knowledgable eventually split apart and traveled to the northwest regions of their land. Into the deserts where no one else would chase them and built up an impressive empire known today as the Winoan Empire.

Those who did not dare to venture in the harsh climes of the north, settled alongside a massive river and lake which cut them away from the Alliance, and kept them free from the critical eyes of those who ran. Over time, the people came to care for one another, not prizing their knowledge above each other, but instead glorifying compassion. Their world, after all, was not meant to be wrought with hatred for one another. No. These people came to realize that Mana had allowed them to create Pereas as it was originally intended: for the People. Realizing their mistakes, they formed a marvelous bridge and docks along the lake and, although it was not with great difficulty, some began to form a relation with their lost kin. The kingdom that formed became known as Alsonde.

It is here––a century and a half later––that we lay our scene.

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Welcome to Ellon. Those among you have ventured to the Royal City of Arcedes in the Kingdom of Alsonde hoping to find a new life. Perhaps you come from a neighboring town in Alsonde, have fled from the totalitarian Winoan Empire, or crossed over from the forests – no matter your history, you have come seeking a new horizon. Life can be what you want it to be in Arcedes. An innkeeper by the name of Mayella Mulburri has introduced you to one another and offered you refuge for the time being – the choice of what to do now is your own, but she suggests sticking together until it is time to go your separate ways.

Will you strike out to explore the world? Or will you get caught up in your new lives here in Arcedes? Either way, one thing is for certain: fate has a strange way of rerouting your chosen path and things in Pereas are about to get darker than anyone could possibly imagine.

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This roleplay will feature statistical elements very similar to Final Fantasy Tactics. You will create your own abilities and move around a grid during battle. Just in case anyone is unfamiliar, I will have a tutorial sheet and battle set up. I look forward to sharing this story with you all! :)

Hello friends!

Hello everyone! I'm Renval and I'm pretty stoked to be here. This is a little strange for me – I haven't been active on forums for a long while, but ever since my last "home" tapered off I've felt this need to resurface.

I've been roleplaying on and off for the past ten years. I started on a massive site with a very small roleplaying community –
they had a lot of rules and restrictions about what could and could not be played. I eventually left them and found the aforementioned "home" site. It was a much smaller, more liberal community; it was easier to explore the things I wanted to in my writing and I had great fun for about six years until people started to leave.

I've tried a little bit of everything genre-wise. Nothing really stands out too much, but I tend to prefer original ideas as compared to roleplays set in a pre-established universe based on an anime/book/tv show/etc. When it comes to GMing roleplays,
I really like a statistical set up with a grid (think Final Fantasy Tactics/Fire Emblem) with the story woven through the battles. I used to want to make video games in this style, so I guess it makes a lot of sense that I like it as much. XP

I used to just write for fun. Now that I'm finishing college, it's become my career as well. I took roleplaying and started writing for the theatre and for television. While I've not written anything that's been produced yet, I imagine I'll get there soon! When I'm not writing, I enjoy cooking (mostly baking, honestly), composing, and playing the piano. I also direct shows and sometimes do scenic art for theatre.

I'm really excited to be here and cannot wait to see what's in store!