Interest Check: Adventures in Another World (Fabula Ultima High Fantasy)

[Revelation]

Happy New Years, everyone. I've been a bit busy and need to think of some world building ideas here - so I will come back to this. Maybe something involving magical pollution/corruption that correlates to my character's mutant powers perhaps?

[AndyZ]

Let me suggest the idea that the swamps produce Black Fire: a strange gelatinous substance that produces phenomenal magical power but has side effects.  The name comes from the ebony flames that burst forth when it’s used and consumed.  It’s extremely powerful but the side effects aren’t well understood yet.

It’s just as possible that your character mutated just as part of the isekai summoning, though.

[c0i9z]

Mine went from male human to female goblin, so other mutations wouldn't be surprising at all.

[inkybus]

It is magic. If it weren't magic, it would be science.

[ThatGuy285]

Happy New Years, everyone. I've been a bit busy and need to think of some world building ideas here - so I will come back to this. Maybe something involving magical pollution/corruption that correlates to my character's mutant powers perhaps?

One idea which i am tempted to keep for myself is to have something of a cross between Tiberium from C&C and Lyrium from Dragon Age. A crystal with magical properties, when living creature is exposed the mutated and become monstrosities. Some rear individuals though gain access to magical powers but has the crystal start to grow on their bodies slowly but increases more rapidly with magical use. Late exposure you turn feral crystal creature until permanently encased.

[AndyZ]

It is magic. If it weren't magic, it would be science.

I don’t know.  To me, all this magic is indistinguishable from sufficiently advanced technology.

>.>

<.<

[ShadowFox89]

Man this blew up faster than I expected.

I'll get an OOC and setting brewing thread up today or tomorrow and we can get working then.

[AndyZ]

You mentioned about a co-GM, which I’m not up for, but I know the system and figured it would help to have someone prompt various setting ideas and such ^_^

[Marie Reynolds]

Happy new year all  and Wow  well that is a good start to the World building. I have it  the world building info that has been shared so far in a word document for myself.

Well I will need to think about world building eventually as well a start to build a story for my character.

[inkybus]

I have thought about it and since we already have quite a few people wanting to play as melee and ranged fighters, if not tinkers, I've decided to go with a caster type of character instead:

Caster

Name: Kora Tieftal

Identity: jaded security systems consultant.
Theme: Ambition - in this life she will live free or not at all.
Origin: an oppressive alt-historical modern country.

INS d10 ∴ DEX d6 ∴ MIG d6 ∴ WLP d10

Basic Stats
40 HP [35 (might 6 x 5) + 5 (level)]
70 MP (50 (will 10 x 5) + 5 (level) + 5 (Arcanist) + 5 (Elementalist) + 5 (Entropist))
6 IP

Fabula Points: 3

Defenses:
• 7 Def - [(Die size: 6) + (eqip. Combat Tunic: 1)]
• 11 M.Def - [(Die size: 10) + (eqip. Combat Tunic: 1)]

Class Picks
Arcanist: 1
× Bind and Summon [1]
  ➔ (Arcanum of the Gate)
Elementalist: 2
× Elemental Magic [1]
× Magical Artillery [1](+2 to spell checks to hit with offensive spells)
Entropist: 2
× Entropic Magic [1]
× Lucky Seven [1]

Spells:
-Elementalist:
• Fulgur (10 x T MP cost)(Up to 3 creatures)(Instantaneous)[(HR + 15)bolt damage](Opp: each target hit suffers 'dazed')
-Entropist:
• Umbra (10 x T MP cost)(Up to 3 creatures)(Instantaneous)[(HR + 15)dark damage](Opp: each target hit suffers 'weak')

Rituals: Ritualism

Equipment:
Combat Tunic (150z)(Defenses: DEX size+1; INS size +1)
Staff (100z)[WLP + WLP][(HR + 6) physical dmg)]

Money: 250z

Kora lived in a country that used to be democratic and free, though in her lifetime things worsened considerably. Because of economic troubles, people began to look for solutions and what had once been a vocal minority began to gain momentum, trying to impose a religious law into the secular law that governed the country. Because of this, women no longer had simple access to life-saving medical procedures, couldn't easily find work and were looking toward a future where more and more bodily autonomy was denied. Finally, she'd had enough, quit her well-paying job and completed her preparations to leave it all behind: when she woke up, however, she'd ended up in a new fantastical world.

[AndyZ]

So, bringing up death in this post, which may be triggering for some people.

I notice that a number of suggested characters (like mine) are at peace with how things are in regards to not being interested in going back to their own world and body.

I’ve seen multiple types of isekai stories:

“I need to get back home.  My family will worry for me.”

“I’m dead and reincarnated into this new body.  This is my new life and I like this one better.”

Maybe whatever spell brings us here can “catch” the recently deceased as well as take people while they dream, and after it’s all done, characters would be able to choose whether to stay here or be sent back with no time having passed?  And if characters with living bodies on Earth die here, their spirits find their way back to the right place and time?

[AndyZ]

I have thought about it and since we already have quite a few people wanting to play as melee and ranged fighters, if not tinkers, I've decided to go with a caster type of character instead:

Caster

Name: Kora Tieftal

Identity: jaded security systems consultant.
Theme: Ambition - in this life she will live free or not at all.
Origin: an oppressive alt-historical modern country.

INS d10 ∴ DEX d6 ∴ MIG d6 ∴ WLP d10

Basic Stats
40 HP [35 (might 6 x 5) + 5 (level)]
70 MP (50 (will 10 x 5) + 5 (level) + 5 (Arcanist) + 5 (Elementalist) + 5 (Entropist))
6 IP

Fabula Points: 3

Defenses:
• 7 Def - [(Die size: 6) + (eqip. Combat Tunic: 1)]
• 11 M.Def - [(Die size: 10) + (eqip. Combat Tunic: 1)]

Class Picks
Arcanist: 1
× Bind and Summon [1]
  ➔ (Arcanum of the Gate)
Elementalist: 2
× Elemental Magic [1]
× Magical Artillery [1](+2 to spell checks to hit with offensive spells)
Entropist: 2
× Entropic Magic [1]
× Lucky Seven [1]

Spells:
-Elementalist:
• Fulgur (10 x T MP cost)(Up to 3 creatures)(Instantaneous)[(HR + 15)bolt damage](Opp: each target hit suffers 'dazed')
-Entropist:
• Umbra (10 x T MP cost)(Up to 3 creatures)(Instantaneous)[(HR + 15)dark damage](Opp: each target hit suffers 'weak')

Rituals: Ritualism

Equipment:
Combat Tunic (150z)(Defenses: DEX size+1; INS size +1)
Staff (100z)[WLP + WLP][(HR + 6) physical dmg)]

Money: 250z

Kora lived in a country that used to be democratic and free, though in her lifetime things worsened considerably. Because of economic troubles, people began to look for solutions and what had once been a vocal minority began to gain momentum, trying to impose a religious law into the secular law that governed the country. Because of this, women no longer had simple access to life-saving medical procedures, couldn't easily find work and were looking toward a future where more and more bodily autonomy was denied. Finally, she'd had enough, quit her well-paying job and completed her preparations to leave it all behind: when she woke up, however, she'd ended up in a new fantastical world.

One thing I figure I’ll ask:

I was looking at Entropist when I start getting higher up there in levels (at least level 20 or so).  Not so much for spells but for stuff like Absorb MP and all.  Any objection to sharing?

[inkybus]

One thing I figure I’ll ask:

I was looking at Entropist when I start getting higher up there in levels (at least level 20 or so).  Not so much for spells but for stuff like Absorb MP and all.  Any objection to sharing?

I have no objections, go ahead!

[Marie Reynolds]

Okay Finally got something together!

Veronica Harper

Name: Veronica  Harper
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Demisexual

Identity:  Smiling Free-spirited Gunslinger without a homeland
Theme:  Wanderlust( To see and learn about the  world as much as  possible)
Origin:  To many places I have called home to list.

INS  d8DEX d8 MIG d8  WLP d8


Basic Stats
50 HP [40 (might 8 x 5) + 5 (level) + 5 (Sharpshooter)]
Crisis Score: 25
40 MP (40 (will 8 x 5)
10 IP
Intiative: 0
Fabula Points: 3

Defenses:
• 11 Def - [(Die size: 8) + (Bronze Shield: 2 + (equip. Combat Tunic: 1)]
• 9 M.Def - [(Die size: 8) + (eqip. Combat Tunic: 1) ]

Class Picks


Sharpshooter: 1
× Barrage [1]
Tinkerer: 2
× Gadgets [2] (Basic and Advanced benefits: infusions)
Wayfarer: 2
× Resourceful [1]
× Well-travelled [1]
Free Benefits
Sharpshooter:
Permantly  increase your maximum hit points by 5.
Gain the ability to equip martial ranged weapons and martial shields.
Tinkerer:
Permantly increase your maximum inventory points by 2.
You may Initiate projects.
Wayfarer:
Permantly increase your maximum inventory points by 2.

Equipment:
Pisotl 250 z Accuracy:【d8+ d8】 Damage:【HR + 8】 physical
One-handed w Ranged w No Quality
Unarmed Strike - 【d8 + d8】 【HR + 0】 physical
One-handed w Melee w Automatically equipped in each empty hand slot.
Combat Tunic 150 z Defense:DEX die +1 M.Defense: INS die +1 -
No Quality.
Bronze Shield 100 z Defense:+2 M. Defense:- Initiative:-
No Quality.




Money: 0z(Savings will be rolled once we have a preferred place for dice rolls.)

  Veronica's mother  came to an emergency room alone and on the verge of giving birth. Veronica's mother after giving birth and recovering enough snuck out of the hospital leaving behind her daughter. When the tried to look for her they authorities quickly discovered the Id was fake. They did not manage to find Veronica's mother and had no way of finding any  family . Veronica was sent to live in a group home.

Veronica spent her childhood in a group home in the Foster system.  Veronica was not a bad kid but  she was a quiet kid and did not draw attention to herself. So the more active and engaged kids found parents  while she did not. The times most people saw her smile or be content when she was reading books about far off places or about fantastic  journeys  that could only be brought life in fantasy novels.
She was a good student and lived a quiet uneventful life as she aged out of the Foster care system. She spent her time taking any job she could and spent her time on the road. Eventually she find a knack for bartending she had a quiet  pleasant demeanor about  her that made her approachable and always had a smile on her face. She was truly happy with her life she  got to meet so many different people from so many different walks of life every day was an adventure. She lived life on her own terms and go where the wind took her. She also was always learning new languages in her spare time so she could converse and  learn about  as many people as she could while  living live on the road in between bartender gigs.
Veronica had a  flat in  the United kingdoms. But would only really stop in periodically to check the mail and pay her rent. Rest when she was in town while she would wait for her next train to where she would be going next. She mostly kept the apartment so she had a place of residence to keep her passport current and up date. Veronica really did not have any friends but plenty of acquaintances from her travels  and work. Though one day she was struck with indecision where to go next so she decided to take it easy and just spend some time in her apartment having a rare day of just staying in the apartment as the day went night fell and when she next woke up she was on a new life and new adventure she could never have imagined she woke up in a new world where she  had new possibilities to  explore and travel.

[AndyZ]

Okay Finally got something together!

Veronica Harper

Name: Veronica  Harper
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Demisexual

Identity:  Smiling Free-spirited Gunslinger without a homeland
Theme:  Ambition( To see and learn about the  world as much as  possible)
Origin:  To many places I have called home to list.

INS  d8DEX d8 MIG d8  WLP d8


Basic Stats
50 HP [40 (might 8 x 5) + 5 (level) + 5 (Sharpshooter)]
Crisis Score: 25
40 MP (40 (will 8 x 5)
10 IP
Intiative: 0
Fabula Points: 3

Defenses:
• 11 Def - [(Die size: 8) + (Bronze Shield: 2 + (equip. Combat Tunic: 1)]
• 9 M.Def - [(Die size: 8) + (eqip. Combat Tunic: 1) ]

Class Picks


Sharpshooter: 1
× Barrage [1]
Tinkerer: 2
× Gadgets [2] (Basic and Advanced benefits: infusions)
Wayfarer: 2
× Resourceful [1]
× Well-travelled [1]
Free Benefits
Sharpshooter:
Permantly  increase your maximum hit points by 5.
Gain the ability to equip martial ranged weapons and martial shields.
Tinkerer:
Permantly increase your maximum inventory points by 2.
You may Initiate projects.
Wayfarer:
Permantly increase your maximum inventory points by 2.

Equipment:
Pisotl 250 z Accuracy:【d8+ d8】 Damage:【HR + 8】 physical
One-handed w Ranged w No Quality
Unarmed Strike - 【d8 + d8】 【HR + 0】 physical
One-handed w Melee w Automatically equipped in each empty hand slot.
Combat Tunic 150 z Defense:DEX die +1 M.Defense: INS die +1 -
No Quality.
Bronze Shield 100 z Defense:+2 M. Defense:- Initiative:-
No Quality.




Money: 0z(Savings will be rolled once we have a preferred place for dice rolls.)

  Veronica's mother  came to an emergency room alone and on the verge of giving birth. Veronica's mother after giving birth and recovering enough snuck out of the hospital leaving behind her daughter. When the tried to look for her they authorities quickly discovered the Id was fake. They did not manage to find Veronica's mother and had no way of finding any  family . Veronica was sent to live in a group home.

Veronica spent her childhood in a group home in the Foster system.  Veronica was not a bad kid but  she was a quiet kid and did not draw attention to herself. So the more active and engaged kids found parents  while she did not. The times most people saw her smile or be content when she was reading books about far off places or about fantastic  journeys  that could only be brought life in fantasy novels.
She was a good student and lived a quiet uneventful life as she aged out of the Foster care system. She spent her time taking any job she could and spent her time on the road. Eventually she find a knack for bartending she had a quiet  pleasant demeanor about  her that made her approachable and always had a smile on her face. She was truly happy with her life she  got to meet so many different people from so many different walks of life every day was an adventure. She lived life on her own terms and go where the wind took her. She also was always learning new languages in her spare time so she could converse and  learn about  as many people as she could while  living live on the road in between bartender gigs.
Veronica had a  flat in  the United kingdoms. But would only really stop in periodically to check the mail and pay her rent. Rest when she was in town while she would wait for her next train to where she would be going next. She mostly kept the apartment so she had a place of residence to keep her passport current and up date. Veronica really did not have any friends but plenty of acquaintances from her travels  and work. Though one day she was struck with indecision where to go next so she decided to take it easy and just spend some time in her apartment having a rare day of just staying in the apartment as the day went night fell and when she next woke up she was on a new life and new adventure she could never have imagined she woke up in a new world where she  had new possibilities to  explore and travel.

Allow me to suggest a new word for the Theme, maybe Wanderlust.  Ambition tends to be more in the sense that Julius Caesar was ambitious.

I know it suggests not having a new word for new players, but the idea of Wanderlust is very viable as a theme.

[Marie Reynolds]

Thanks Andy. I can work with that, I just went with the closest thing I could find in the core book.

[AndyZ]

Glad to help.

[AndyZ]

I also want to ask if everyone would be interested in Discord.  I’ve found that it can help a lot, especially for a game like this.

[c0i9z]

I would be.

[inkybus]

Discord would be useful, especially in case elliquiy goes down for a bit and we as players could use a way to stay in touch.

[Marie Reynolds]

I am okay with a discord server.

[ShadowFox89]

If folks would rather have a discord than an ooc thread we can do that too. I do apologize for the delay, haven't been feeling well all day.

[AndyZ]

Sympathies.  I’ve been fighting off a cold myself.

I suggest both an OOC and a Discord server, and for the GM to put the important announcements in the OOC thread so they won’t get buried in Discord spam.

Shadow, if you need or want help with making a Discord, let me know and I’ll be glad to.

[Marie Reynolds]

Hope both of you feel better soon.

[c0i9z]

Many of my favourite RPs have a Discord for OCC rambling, dice rolls, questions and side-thread lewding and E for the main RP thread, I think it works well.