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Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

*Pokes the cast with a 10 pointed stick*

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

Yes. Standard fantasy rules apply unless stated otherwise

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

Morganna: Welcome to your new life! Have some cookies!

Drasil: I’m dropping you all within range of something that could kill you. Go wild.

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

Unless these tunnels are all lit up, does she possess as a goblin some sort of darkvision where she can see only so many feet in front of her as if it was dim and grayscale?

@Expendable

To answer your question because I didn't see it. Yes. There are some very crude torches in the tunnerl but they don't give much light since, As a goblin, you do have natural darkvision.

Also as a general reminder to everyone, so I don't clog up the OOC and make you go digging for the correct info, please DM me if you haven't gotten the full definitions for your skill lists!

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

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BELO
At first, it seemed as though the little runt was dead as Belo removed the arrow. There was a considerable amount of blood staining his back, and the child hadn't moved for several minutes. However, the body suddenly began to twitch! The child was alive! The sound of it preparing to cry however was a clear sign that it was in pain. What Belo couldn't have known was that Orcs in Vecta were considerably quick healers. A part of the reason why the elves attacked so savagely was because they had to cut the orcs down before they had time to heal and return to the fight. It would take a bit more than a single arrow to fell even a baby orc with their hides. Despite the healing process starting, the wound still oozed blood. Medical treatment would be needed if the child was to be spared more pain.

Outside the cave, the elves had begun to tally the dead and recover their weapons and arrows. They had seen the lone orc escape with a baby into the cave, but none volunteered to follow it. Elves were creatures of the forest and not suited for traveling underground. Without proper preparations, a small army of elves could be defeated were they to engage in subterranean combat. One elf in particular however, couldn't help but keep his silver eyes focused on the cave. Something about THAT orc in particular. It hadn't been a leader, yet it had somehow managed to best and kill one of their own and wasn't stupid enough to keep running into the forest. The situation was unusual if anything. For a moment he wondered if someone else was in control of the orc before scoffing at the thought. "What god - even DRASIL of all beings - would put anyone in a form such as that?" The Elf muttered some choice curses for the orc before returning his attention to his companions.

DALTON
"Grr... If I were going to kill you, Da-ru-tun, I would have done so already." Inara attempted to get into a pouncing position to intimidate the newcomer, but it just looked 'off' and 'clumsy'. It was as if - from the moment he shouted - she'd lost her instincts briefly and found herself... intimidated by him? "E-even if I were to help you, I have more questions for you. Just what ARE you? You smell like a Merrick, but you should have pelts based on the size of you. I already had three when I was half your size."

It was at this point Dalton took notice of Inara's attire. What had seemed like a long flowing cloak and clothing was in fact various animal pelts stitched together on her body to form primitive looking garments. The wolf girl pointed to the grass skirt he was wearing and continued, "If that's all you have on you, you should have died three times over. Especially if you've been living here in the Penrithe Forest! This is Silverclaw territory, and we're known for being the strongest pack!" Looking down at himself, Dalton remembered the status screen said he was a "Merrick" now. Seeing as Inara had transformed from a wolf, this race apparently had some transformation capabilities. Did it have something to do with the animal furs they wore?

While Dalton was left trying to think of how to explain his situation, Inara could feel her anxiousness wearing off. Whatever it was that came over her after this Dar-ru-tun had shouted at her was beginning to wane. She began to slowly move herself into an attacking position. While this stranger didn't seem capable of transforming, he definitely had some sort of strange magic that Inara had never seen before. She would have to be ready.

Meanwhile, what Dalton didn't see was the change to his status screen. The moment he introduced himself as "Dalton" to Inara, the blank spot on his name became filled in. In this new world, his name was officially set as "Dalton".

MINAMI
No sooner had Minami mentioned seeing a black-winged man than the color drained from Rowena's face. She cautiously took a few steps back before a new voice echoed through the gathering hall.

"A Black-winged man in golden armor?! My goodness, milady, do you mean to say you've met the Lord of Black himself?" This new figure appeared from the beneath the staircase this time. He was a tall figure, with pale white skin and curly black hair. A set of black and gold plate armor over a silk tunic covered his lanky frame, and a thick black cloak draped over his shoulders. Minami didn't even register where he had appeared. From her perspective, it looked as though he'd just stepped out of the wall! "If you've met the Lord of Black, that means you must be an..." He was about to continue before a tiny sliver of morning sun creeped through a window and touched Minami's face. Almost immediately, a burning sensation overcame her and she could feel her strength slipping away. The man responded by rushing up to break her fall and covering her with his cloak.

"Damn it, Rowena! Cover those windows! The maid hurriedly apologized as she rushed to readjust the heavy curtains. Minami could feel her strength returning as she sunk into the folds of the cloak. As the stranger helped her back to her feet, he offered a bow. "Forgive my maid; she's getting on in years. Allow me to apologize. My name is Lord Romero von Dragomir. Ruler of the Southern Hills and Mt. Ender which you saw before you. And you..." He offered Minami a smile while his eyes gave off a sense of wonder, intrigue and Minami detected a hint of... was that hunger? "You, are an Otherworlder!"

TEMPLE OF MORGANNA

The city of Ilios was abuzz with activity this morning as the sun began to rise over the horizon. In the middle of the city rose the beautiful temple to the goddess Morganna. As the clergy began to rise from their cells and prepare for the morning devotions, one member in particular was already deep in prayer: Mirielle Whiterose the High Priestess. Having only been the tender age of eighteen when she'd accepted the most coveted role in the temple, Mirielle was the youngest high priestess in the temple's history. That particular morning, she'd awoken to a sudden surge of divine energy flowing through the air which could only mean one thing. Morganna had brought new Otherworlders to Vecta.

"We are bathed in the divine light of the goddess. In that light we are made pure..." Mirielle was deep in prayer inside the Summoning Chamber. Having taken her place before the dais, she felt the air charge with electricity as the ritual began. Despite her seven year tenure as high priestess, she had never seen so many spots on the dais light up before. It seemed Morganna had acquired a large batch this time. Mirielle watched in amazement as the lights slowly began to take shape. From the looks of things, there were an elf, a hamadryad, and two Sun Morai to round out the group. The light that brought them into existence faded as quickly as it came and the new Otherworlders began to wake from their slumber. Stepping onto the dais, Morganna greeted them with a smile.

"Greetings, Otherworlders! Welcome to Vecta. Today, your lives begin anew.

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

Next round of posts are coming tonight, but to hold SOME people over, I've added some notes in the character tab for the new NPCs

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

NPC CHARACTERS

Goddess of Light

Morganna

Morganna

Appearing as a beautiful young woman, Morganna is the epitome of angelic grace. She prides herself on providing the best for Vecta's people both Morai and Monster alike. Incredibly giving, Morganna will rarely refuse an upturned hand so long as her followers remain pious and dedicated to bettering the world around them. While many view her as a warm and benevolent goddess, she has a wicked side to her that comes out if she feels slighted in any manor. The gemstone Plata around her neck grants her incredible magical abilities beyond those of any mage or witch in Vecta

Mirielle Whiterose

A Sun Morai living in the cpital of Ilios. Mirielle is the high priestess of Morganna and spends much of her time in the temple. Being the high priestess, Mirielle is the only member of the temple allowed into the summoning chamber. Should any Otherworlders arrive, she is the one to greet them first and get them acclimated to the new world. Despite being born a noble, she willingly chose the religious life and abdicated her title at a young age.

Moira Vaughn

The Administrator of the Adventurer's Guild in Ilios. It's because of Moira's hard work the guild hasn't burned to the ground in the last several years due to all the day to day chaos. Stories about she used to be a talented adventurer in her younger days, but she remains coy. According to Moira, if she had been an adventurer, it was a long time ago and she was "practically a different person". She has a more standoffish nature at first, but she warms quickly once someone has earned her trust.

God of Darkness

Drasil

Drasil

Drasil appears as a gruff young man in his early thirties. His personality couldn't be more opposed to his sister. Unlike her warm and giving nature, Drasil believes in leaving his followers alone and letting them figure out how to solve their problems. Typically he prefers to intervene in their affairs when he feels there's no other option. Most of the time, said intervention comes in the form of beating the problem into submission. His cold and aloof nature might rub some the wrong way, but it's more of a tough love situation and Drasil's followers are all the stronger for it. His weapon Oro, a blade forged from the scales of the First Dragon, is said to be the mightiest weapon in Vecta.

Inara

A wild Merrick who is a member of the Silverclaw pack. The Silverclaw predominantly reside within the massive Penrithe Forests in the South of Vecta. Inara is the sole daughter of the Silverclaw Alpha, the pack leader. Being the Alpha's daughter, she has more freedom to leave the pack and roam the territory than other members. She's quite cunning for her age, but her stubborn and headstrong nature can get her into troubling situations.

Romero von Dragomir

A vampire lord who lives in his manor outside of the capital city of Sombros. A tactical genius, Romero has lived for centuries by relying on his wit and cunning. He also possesses an unusual talent for magic that goes beyond the normal skills of a vampire. How he acquired such abilities is anyone's guess although he typically keeps his true origins a secret from most of the commoners.

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

I addressed this in a PM, but to avoid confusion. The skill is basically the equivalent of having a crafting notebook in an rpg. As long as Sam has the materials on hand, she can sort of "see" ways to put them together and build weapons as needed. As you might expect, she's starting as a low level goblin so something like a firearm would be off the table for awhile.

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

First update is posted. I have more penned out that should be coming soon, but work calls this morning.

Children of the Otherworld - An Isekai Story

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"It's not your time yet. Rise, humans!" The deep voice boomed in the heads of all three women. Despite their various injuries, all three quickly realized they weren't feeling pain anymore. As they each steadily pulled themselves to their feet, the women were quick to notice their out of body experiences. Before any of them could question it, a hole in reality appeared before them with the dark god Drasil appearing on the other side. He gestured individually to all three, "Step through, humans. I assure you I'm no threat to you."

Feeling something pulling them towards the rift, Kyouka, Petra, and Samantha all complied with Drasil's command. Upon stepping through, the ladies found themselves standing in front of the deity. He addressed each of them in turn as they took in their surroundings. "My apologies for bringing you all here at once, but my time on this plane is limited right now. You ladies may have all died, but you are receiving a blessing today. You are being reborn into my world. The world of Vecta. Now... Let's see what we can do with you three." Without waiting for any rebuttal from his latest victims candidates, Drasil first approached Sam. Images of her life began to float through the air"

"Hmm... Wise, cunning, and rather deadly with weapons I see." The god smirked as he watched scenes of Sam's kills float by. "There may be a place for you to truly hone your skills as an assassin." With a wave of his hand, Samantha's eyes glassed over as a voice rang through her head. A voice only she and Drasil could hear.

"Soul Transfer Initiated! Suitable Race selected! Scanning soul..." The magic began to comb through Sam's mind, dredging up her memories from her military years. "Skills Selected! Experience in Battle- Combat Sense Unlocked! Desire to Lead - Pack Leader Unlocked! High Knowledge of Weaponry Detected - Weaponsmith Unlocked! Racial Traits - Enhanced Evolution!

As the voice faded in her ears, Sam looked up to see Drasil towering over her. "Not a bad spread you've got there. When you next wake up, you'll find yourself in the goblin tunnels. Come to Sombros when you're ready. Welcome to my world." With that, Drasil placed a hand on Sam's head. Her eyes glowed briefly before the light overtook her form and she vanished; leaving only Kyouka and Petra. Drasil turned his attention to the hostess next.

Upon his approach, Kyouka's life began to appear around her. The god studied several of the scenes in detail, noting her strained relationship with her family, her work as a hostess, and her relationship with 'him'. A smirk slowly crept across his face as Drasil turned to face the young woman. He seemed unusually excited about this prospect which only served to heighten the lady's apprehension. "You're an interesting one, human. You possess wit, charm, and you seem to be a skilled manipulator. You'll thrive in this new world." Drasil waved his hand again and Kyouka's eyes glassed over this time.

"Soul Transfer Initiated! Suitable Race selected! Scanning soul..." This time, it felt almost comforting for the subject of the magic. As though her body were being molded like warm butter while the magic took effect. "Skills Selected! Desire to Control - Charm Unlocked! Desire for the Future - Foresight Unlocked! Desire to Burn - Fire Magic Unlocked! Fire Magic combined with Dragon Ancestry - LEGENDARY Skill Solar Power Unlocked! Racial Traits - Dragonskin!

Kyouka slumped to the ground when the Soul magic concluded. Above her, Drasil just nodded as though he'd expected these results. "It seems I was correct in my suspicions. Welcome to my world, young dragon." As soon as those words fell from his lips, Kyouka began to glow and vanished from the pocket dimension. Finally, it was just Drasil and Petra.

"As for you." He turned his golden eyes towards the young girl. With another wave of his sword, Petra's memories began to play out around them. All her years of study and asking questions spelled out in front of her. Not the most exciting life by any stretch of the imagination, but it was hers. Drasil watched several of these memories float past before he found himself being barraged by Petra's own questions to him. "Slow down. All will be revealed soon enough. For now, it seems a race with insatiable hunger like yours is in order." Petra felt a tingle in the back of her mind as the Soul magic washed over her.

"Soul Transfer Initiated! Suitable Race selected! Scanning soul..." Petra felt her memories being scanned. So this was what all those books felt like when she used the copy machine frequently. "Skills Selected! Desire for Knowledge - Archivist Unlocked! Desire for No Pain and Survival - Ragdoll Unlocked! Desire to Amass - Absorbtion Unlocked! Powerful Desire to Change - LEGENDARY Skill Form Shift Unlocked! Racial Traits - Magic Sense!

The last of the group to undergo the Soul magic, Petra came to just in time to see Drasil place a hand on her head. "There is a brand new world waiting for you. Now, you'll have all time time in the world to learn everything you desire. Welcome to the World of Vecta, Human." With that, Petra glowed briefly for a moment before she finally vanished from the pocket dimension.

Each of the three ladies slowly came to, realizing they were now in different spaces (and different bodies). As the darkness cleared from Sam's eyes, she found herself sitting in a small tunnel. Her body was noticeably smaller than before and she could hear the sounds of cackling coming from deeper within the tunnel. Kyouka awoke to find herself lounging on a mountainside. A long, muscular, and snakelike tail was coiled beneath her, granting her a place to sit. As she looked around, the sun was just starting to rise over the horizon. A large city could be seen in the distance and there appeared to be a mansion of sorts at the base of the mountain. Finally, Petra blinked her 'eyes' - or lack thereof - as she came to in a cavern. While she couldn't see like before, she had full knowledge of the large cavern she was sitting in and could see the whole room as though she had three hundred and sixty degree vision!

Drasil meanwhile felt himself being pulled back into Vecta. His last batch of Otherworlders chosen for now, he could relax and watch how they performed. It seemed as though a few of them were already getting to experience the rigors of Vecta firsthand. Now it was time to see if he'd chosen correctly.