Let's go find a dragon

[Isabelle6060 she/her]

2 minutes ago, JesterLavorre said:

“In Aerduar, there are these things called Siphospirlia. Well, most people call them Sky Spirals. Anyway, they’re a species of Siphonophore similar to Apolemia but airborn. They’re basically these giant strings of coexisting organisms that float through the sky and catch microscopic prey. They’re awesome. What instruments do you play?”

Cara blinked. "Wow, that sounds interesting and cool. A good combo. Are there a lot of them just floating in the sky in Aerduar? Like, do they prefer to stay away from civilization, or can you see them just floating around by the market? I play the guitar, uke, flute, and violin. Mainly guitar."

[+JesterLavorre she/they]

11 minutes ago, Isabelle6060 said:

Cara blinked. "Wow, that sounds interesting and cool. A good combo. Are there a lot of them just floating in the sky in Aerduar? Like, do they prefer to stay away from civilization, or can you see them just floating around by the market? I play the guitar, uke, flute, and violin. Mainly guitar."

“They hang out high enough in the atmosphere that you can only really find them if you’re up in the mountains, but I lived at a pretty high altitude so I saw them fairly often.”

[Isabelle6060 she/her]

37 minutes ago, JesterLavorre said:

“They hang out high enough in the atmosphere that you can only really find them if you’re up in the mountains, but I lived at a pretty high altitude so I saw them fairly often.”

"That's pretty cool. Did you live in the mountains then?" Is it like super freezing cold in the mountains or is kind of cold?"

[+JesterLavorre she/they]

17 minutes ago, Isabelle6060 said:

"That's pretty cool. Did you live in the mountains then?" Is it like super freezing cold in the mountains or is kind of cold?"

“Colder in the winter, of course. In the summer, it’s just a little chilly sometimes unless you’re really high up. And, yeah, I lived in the mountains. My family was nobility, so that meant we had a keep high in the peaks, carved into the rock. Aerduar is big on rock. There’s a lot of mining there because our technologies require large amounts of metal.”

[Isabelle6060 she/her]

2 hours ago, JesterLavorre said:

“Colder in the winter, of course. In the summer, it’s just a little chilly sometimes unless you’re really high up. And, yeah, I lived in the mountains. My family was nobility, so that meant we had a keep high in the peaks, carved into the rock. Aerduar is big on rock. There’s a lot of mining there because our technologies require large amounts of metal.”

"Cool! Are there any specific kinds of metal or is it just metal in general? Also, what kind of technology do you have there?"

[Tesh Any pronouns]

Pack over his shoulders, Talnic went back up to Cara and Ara. "We need to be going," he said firmly. "You can talk as we walk. Gather your things. We will be leaving within the next few minutes."

Talnic itched to leave. He had wanted to continue towards the mountains since the sun had risen. But the others were not as hasty as he was. They did not know the joy he felt at moving, at heading towards some unknown adventure, free from the restraints of normal life most other felt.

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We decided that we'd have a dragon attack, right? Or something? I can't remember if we decided to have one of the dragons from the dragon realm, a Duskmantel, or a Wondersoul find us... (I also haven't checked Discord today, so if there have been any advancements in that regard, I'll find out in a few minutes.)

 

[Isabelle6060 she/her]

13 minutes ago, Tesh said:

Pack over his shoulders, Talnic went back up to Cara and Ara. "We need to be going," he said firmly. "You can talk as we walk. Gather your things. We will be leaving within the next few minutes."

Talnic itched to leave. He had wanted to continue towards the mountains since the sun had risen. But the others were not as hasty as he was. They did not know the joy he felt at moving, at heading towards some unknown adventure, free from the restraints of normal life most other felt.

 

"Alrighty," Cara said before she tied the last bag to her horse and grabbed the reins. When she was done, Cara turned back to Ara while waiting for the others to finish up.

[Knight of Iron she/they]

18 minutes ago, Tesh said:

Pack over his shoulders, Talnic went back up to Cara and Ara. "We need to be going," he said firmly. "You can talk as we walk. Gather your things. We will be leaving within the next few minutes."

Talnic itched to leave. He had wanted to continue towards the mountains since the sun had risen. But the others were not as hasty as he was. They did not know the joy he felt at moving, at heading towards some unknown adventure, free from the restraints of normal life most other felt.

"Why do you think we were attacked?" Orpheus asked him.

[Condensation she/her]

Minuet picked up her pack. "Let's go."

[+JesterLavorre she/they]

19 minutes ago, Isabelle6060 said:

"Cool! Are there any specific kinds of metal or is it just metal in general? Also, what kind of technology do you have there?"

Ara’s face lights up even more. It’s obvious this is one of her passions. She walks next to Cara’s horse, talking to her. “Well, it’s theorized that any pure metal or alloy of a certain threshold of metal percentage has can conduct Notion and produce an effect. Notion is the power source, that is. Manifestors like me - well, not exactly like me - can harvest it from sentient beings and use it to power these etchings. Insignials. Runes in your language. I have some basic ones with me. Heat producers - calordynamics -, gravity producers. Stuff like that. But that’s super simple. When you start combining etchings is when things really get interesting.”

[Tesh Any pronouns]

3 hours ago, Knight of Iron said:

"Why do you think we were attacked?" Orpheus asked him.

Talnic scowled, but the dark expression couldn't have been visible behind his scarf and the hat shadowing his face. "There are dark forces in this world," he said after a moment of contemplation. "And they are not always bound to reason. But... I fear it might have something to do with this quest we are going on." He looked out at the horizon, trying to ignore the longing he felt to race towards that freedom, and instead focused on that feeling of dread that had slowly begun settling over him since the attack the previous day. How had he not noticed it until that moment?

"I can feel... Something," Talnic finally said. "Something... Something's shifting."

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With his ring he has a slight connection to at least one of the realms, and that is what is cluing him in on the issue at hand.

 

[S4S]

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Hello! If I were hoping to join and submit a character, would I do so here or in the Discord?

 

[Trutharchivist he/him]

1 minute ago, S4S said:

Hello! If I were hoping to join and submit a character, would I do so here or in the Discord?

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I think here is best, but seriously, you probably can do either. Both are probably good. And maybe it's time I post something for the RP....

 

17 hours ago, JesterLavorre said:

Ara’s face lights up even more. It’s obvious this is one of her passions. She walks next to Cara’s horse, talking to her. “Well, it’s theorized that any pure metal or alloy of a certain threshold of metal percentage has can conduct Notion and produce an effect. Notion is the power source, that is. Manifestors like me - well, not exactly like me - can harvest it from sentient beings and use it to power these etchings. Insignials. Runes in your language. I have some basic ones with me. Heat producers - calordynamics -, gravity producers. Stuff like that. But that’s super simple. When you start combining etchings is when things really get interesting.”

Gal started walking with everyone, his backpack on his back. He searched for someone he could question - his group has a large amount of magic users in it, so he could basically question anyone. He avoided Valzwyn - after yesterday it was probably best - and went instead to the girl with the Memory-shadow and the runes. He saw she was talking to the newcomer, which seemed enthusiastic to talk to people. He went to the shadow-girl, and said: "I believe you told me yesterday you had some kind of rune magic?"

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Naturally, the Notioncloud around Gal is going to be weird, overgrown with one specific Center. The fact that Manifesting is a branch of Mindgardening, as is Gal's magic system, will make this discussion interesting.

 

[S4S]

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Hope this works. Let me know if there are any concerns.

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Name: Rengoku (Ren)

Age: Physically 21, “Realmatically” 27

Brief History: When Ren was 21 years old, an organized cult of necromancers broke into his home and performed an unholy ritual on him. The cult’s curse was one that would send the receiver of their bane directly to the Afterlife, severing all connections to the other Realms in an attempt to permanently destroy the mind and soul. The cult was interrupted part way through however, and the ritual was left incomplete. The result placed Ren in a purgatory, lingering but never fully connecting to any of the existing Realms. Being unable to remain in his hometown any longer because of this event, Ren disappeared. Existing under his own concept that he has “died” but not “passed away”, Ren has been wandering through quiet forests for the past 6 years.

Appearance: Ren looks the same as the moment he “died” (lost major Physical connection to the world). Standing around 6’0”, he has wavy black hair, though it has faded slightly grey as a result of the necrotic ritual. He has silvery-blue eyes, a clean-shaven face, and pale (but not ashen white) skin. Ren wears a grey long-sleeve shirt, a pair of black trousers, and no shoes or socks on his feet. He carries no weapons or bags; the only personal belonging he possesses is a thin leather necklace ornamented with a small obsidian, jade, and amethyst bead; he was wearing the necklace at the time of the ritual. Lastly, Ren generally manifests in all Realms with a 50% transparency, visually appearing faded as if he were a spirit on all Realmatic levels.

Skills (simplified explanation): Ren lingers somewhere between the Realms, but has disjointed connections with each of them. The determination of how strongly he manifests between the Realms is by the amount of air he holds in his lungs. By breathing in and holding his breath, Ren is able to fade from the Physical Realm for the duration that he can hold his breath. By forcing the air from his lungs and not inhaling, he becomes more solid and is able to interact with the Physical Realm until he needs to inhale once more. Ren is not especially combative in his abilities, but his current state of being allows him to sneak with exceptional prowess. Also, depending on which Realm he is closest to, certain attacks or spell effects can have a greater or lessened impact on him.

Personality: Since his death, Ren has become significantly more introspective and philosophical about life and his current state of being. His isolation has given him time to reflect on his previous experiences as well, and while he isn’t depressed, he hasn’t had much to be optimistic about either. His time alone has also made open conversation more a challenge, but his previous social habits can most likely return with time. Lastly, regardless of whether it is combat or conversation, in a “fight or flight” situation Ren will generally take a deep breath and disappear from a conflict altogether.

 

*I apologize if I’m using terminology, ideology, or theology incorrectly in any way; I tried to learn what Worldbuilding and customized Realmatic Theory I could before attempting to explain how I hope my character can operate

If this is satisfactory, I should be able to contribute something to the story in a bit.

 

Edited January 9, 2021 by S4S

[Tesh Any pronouns]

1 hour ago, S4S said:

Hope this works. Let me know if there are any concerns.

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Name: Rengoku (Ren)

Age: Physically 21, “Realmatically” 27

Brief History: When Ren was 21 years old, an organized cult of necromancers broke into his home and performed an unholy ritual on him. The cult’s curse was one that would send the receiver of their bane directly to the Afterlife, severing all connections to the other Realms in an attempt to permanently destroy the mind and soul. The cult was interrupted part way through however, and the ritual was left incomplete. The result placed Ren in a purgatory, lingering but never fully connecting to any of the existing Realms. Being unable to remain in his hometown any longer because of this event, Ren disappeared. Existing under his own concept that he has “died” but not “passed away”, Ren has been wandering through quiet forests for the past 6 years.

Appearance: Ren looks the same as the moment he “died” (lost major Physical connection to the world). Standing around 6’0”, he has wavy black hair, though it has faded slightly grey as a result of the necrotic ritual. He has silvery-blue eyes, a clean-shaven face, and pale (but not ashen white) skin. Ren wears a grey long-sleeve shirt, a pair of black trousers, and no shoes or socks on his feet. He carries no weapons or bags; the only personal belonging he possesses is a thin leather necklace ornamented with a small obsidian, jade, and amethyst bead; he was wearing the necklace at the time of the ritual. Lastly, Ren generally manifests in all Realms with a 50% transparency, visually appearing faded as if he were a spirit on all Realmatic levels.

Skills (simplified explanation): Ren lingers somewhere between the Realms, but has disjointed connections with each of them. The determination of how strongly he manifests between the Realms is by the amount of air he holds in his lungs. By breathing in and holding his breath, Ren is able to fade from the Physical Realm for the duration that he can hold his breath. By forcing the air from his lungs and not inhaling, he becomes more solid is able to interact with the Physical Realm until he needs to inhale once more. Ren is not especially combative in his abilities, but is current state of being allows him to sneak with exceptional prowess. Also, depending on which Realm he is closest to, certain attacks or spell effects can have a greater or lessened impact on him.

Personality: Since his death, Ren has become significantly more introspective and philosophical about life and his current state of being. His isolation has given him time to reflect on his previous experiences as well, and while he isn’t depressed, he hasn’t had much to be optimistic about either. His time alone has also made open conversation more a challenge, but his previous social habits can most likely return with time. Lastly, regardless of whether it is combat or conversation, in a “fight or flight” situation Ren will generally take a deep breath and disappear from a conflict altogether.

 

*I apologize if I’m using terminology, ideology, or theology incorrectly in any way; I tried to learn what Worldbuilding and customized Realmatic Theory I could before attempting to explain how I hope my character can operate

If this is satisfactory, I should be able to contribute something to the story in a bit.

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I think this looks great! I am not, however, the realmatic expert here. But I do think that this will work.

I'm glad you're joining us!

I'm going to add your character to the google doc that's linked to on the first post. If there is something off with your character, that would be the best place to fix it.

 

[Trutharchivist he/him]

1 hour ago, S4S said:

 

 

1 minute ago, Tesh said:

I think this looks great! I am not, however, the realmatic expert here. But I do think that this will work.

I'm glad you're joining us!

I'm going to add your character to the google doc that's linked to on the first post. If there is something off with your character, that would be the best place to fix it.

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I'm not the realmatic expert either - I believe this title is reserved for Knight - but I believe it'll work. Not sure if I should tag Knight - supposedly, he'll see it anyway.

 

[+JesterLavorre she/they]

4 hours ago, Trutharchivist said:

Gal started walking with everyone, his backpack on his back. He searched for someone he could question - his group has a large amount of magic users in it, so he could basically question anyone. He avoided Valzwyn - after yesterday it was probably best - and went instead to the girl with the Memory-shadow and the runes. He saw she was talking to the newcomer, which seemed enthusiastic to talk to people. He went to the shadow-girl, and said: "I believe you told me yesterday you had some kind of rune magic?"

“Oh! Yeah. Etchings, runes, Insignials. I was just telling Cara about it. It’s not really that I have magic. It’s just technology. Anyone with the correct fuel could use it.”

[Knight of Iron she/they]

3 hours ago, S4S said:

 

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I love the effort you put into reading through the stuff we came up with!

Looking over it, I think it should be fine. I kind of see him as having a very weak connection to all realms, yet somehow enough connection to all three to remain.

And apparently his origin story adds a few things to necromancy, but that's fine.

But this looks great! Very well thought-out, and interesting. I'm excited!

 

[S4S]

8 minutes ago, Knight of Iron said:

I kind of see him as having a very weak connection to all realms, yet somehow enough connection to all three to remain.

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Pretty much hit the nail on the head. There are other things regarding his "state of being" that I probably will need to elaborate on later, but Knight's description is practically spot-on.

I'm excited to get started with Ren! I have an idea of how I can introduce him, and I'll work to write it soon. As a heads up, it would probably have to involve Talnic, Orpheus, or Ara (from what I understand, these three would possibly have the greatest success in detecting Ren).

 

[Isabelle6060 she/her]

5 hours ago, Trutharchivist said:

 

Gal started walking with everyone, his backpack on his back. He searched for someone he could question - his group has a large amount of magic users in it, so he could basically question anyone. He avoided Valzwyn - after yesterday it was probably best - and went instead to the girl with the Memory-shadow and the runes. He saw she was talking to the newcomer, which seemed enthusiastic to talk to people. He went to the shadow-girl, and said: "I believe you told me yesterday you had some kind of rune magic?"

 

 

1 hour ago, JesterLavorre said:

“Oh! Yeah. Etchings, runes, Insignials. I was just telling Cara about it. It’s not really that I have magic. It’s just technology. Anyone with the correct fuel could use it.”

"Yeah, it's really interesting." Cara said, acknowledging Gal. "She's pretty cool." Turning back to Ara, Cara asked, "What happens when you combine etchings?"

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S4S, welcome to the RP.

 

[+JesterLavorre she/they]

18 minutes ago, Isabelle6060 said:

"Yeah, it's really interesting." Cara said, acknowledging Gal. "She's pretty cool." Turning back to Ara, Cara asked, "What happens when you combine etchings?"

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“It depends. Different metals have different properties. Some even require you to connect them to another etching to function. For example...” Ara reaches awkwardly into her pack as she walks and pulls out two inscribed metal plates that are lashed to each other by copper wire. “This iron plate creates heat. The metal gives it a basic command of what to do, while the etching in the metal refines specifics. The gold plate strapped to this one refines even more. In a two-plate system like this, it’s pretty redundant. I just use it because it’s easier to make edits to than the iron. However, in a multi-plate mechanism, gold can communicate between the plates. Act as a brain, sort of, to a larger nervous system. I’ve seen Insignial devices that can Manifest a pane of beautifully carved glass, heat it to the perfect temperature, keep it at the correct pressure for high altitudes, and automatically replace it when it’s damaged.”

[Tesh Any pronouns]

3 hours ago, S4S said:

I'm excited to get started with Ren! I have an idea of how I can introduce him, and I'll work to write it soon. As a heads up, it would probably have to involve Talnic, Orpheus, or Ara (from what I understand, these three would possibly have the greatest success in detecting Ren).

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Feel free to use Talnic, if you want. 

 

[Condensation she/her]

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If you want, I can have Minuet go scout around and find him.

 

[The Awakened Salad they/them]

8 hours ago, S4S said:

Hope this works. Let me know if there are any concerns.

an organized cult of necromancers broke into his home and performed an unholy ritual on him

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Welcome to the RP, we’re glad to have you! 

Ooooh necromancer cult (Avren has joined the chat ). Do you have anything else planned regarding them? It could make for a fun subplot. 

 

Edited January 10, 2021 by The Awakened Salad

[Trutharchivist he/him]

3 hours ago, JesterLavorre said:

“It depends. Different metals have different properties. Some even require you to connect them to another etching to function. For example...” Ara reaches awkwardly into her pack as she walks and pulls out two inscribed metal plates that are lashed to each other by copper wire. “This iron plate creates heat. The metal gives it a basic command of what to do, while the etching in the metal refines specifics. The gold plate strapped to this one refines even more. In a two-plate system like this, it’s pretty redundant. I just use it because it’s easier to make edits to than the iron. However, in a multi-plate mechanism, gold can communicate between the plates. Act as a brain, sort of, to a larger nervous system. I’ve seen Insignial devices that can Manifest a pane of beautifully carved glass, heat it to the perfect temperature, keep it at the correct pressure for high altitudes, and automatically replace it when it’s damaged.”

Gal immediately pulls out his notebook and starts writing.

"So, gold is some sort of a director to other metals? And Iron produces heat. Hmm... Do alloys work for etching runes?" He stops his questioning for a moment, then asks: "Didn't you say it was related to your shadow somehow? If it's just technology, what exactly is the connection?"