OOC: shouldn't "take 10% more damage from physical attacks" be displayed in the list of the Lagavulin's status effects (since I just hit it with Armor Breaker which does that)?
IC: I make another attempt to hack off one of its legs.
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Ironically, I seem to have lost interest in Minecraft. So have a taste of my Heavy Machine Gun.
Since I'm not in the mood to die today, I instead go on the defensive. I hold my sword in a guarding stance and position myself to be ready to jump at any moment. If the Lagavulin goes for me now, it'll likely miss and be right in the crossfire of our two mages, and if it doesn't, its damage will be reduced.
You gain 5 block by defending, and give yourself a boost to your next evasion roll!
OOC: shouldn't "take 10% more damage from physical attacks" be displayed in the list of the Lagavulin's status effects (since I just hit it with Armor Breaker which does that)?
IC: I make another attempt to hack off one of its legs.
Fixed.
You try to hack off one of Lagavulin's legs.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 19.
Your roll: 19.
The leg remains on, but Lagavulin takes 28 damage.
==[Turn 4]==
All party members recover 7 HP from Regeneratos Ballad.
Status effects: Right eye damaged (Siphon Soul is permanently weakened), Have at You, Seymour! (deals 25% less damage to everything except Seymour for 1 turn), Physical Vulnerability (takes 10% extra damage from physical attacks for 2 turns)
Smells faintly of whiskey.
Allies:
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 20/20] [Water Bolt: Ready]
Status effects: none
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 20/20] [Water Bolt: 1 turn]
Status effects: none
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is overlooking this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 74/150 XP
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Status effects: Have at You, Lagavulin! (deals 25% more damage to Lagavulin, and 25% less damage to other targets for 1 turn), Evasive (next evasion roll gains +2)
Have At You! (active: costs 15 mana)
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Armor Breaker (active: costs 15 mana)
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Arcane Missiles (active: costs 6x1.25 mana)
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
You've made it to Acrus, and are preparing to meet with the emperor.
[√] Make your way to Acrus
[√] Defeat the brigands
[√] Visit the emperor
[√] Investigate Acrus' shores
[ ] Deal with the creature from the water
==[Gangbusters]== On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√] Find out more about the brigands
[√] Question the detained brigand
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Your attributes determine your stats. You can increase your attributes by leveling up, equipping powerful gear, and by utilizing training halls in towns. Your basic attributes determine your basic stats, while your magic attributes affect your ability to wield different types of magic. You get one skill point whenever you level up, which can be spent to increase any attribute.
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Your stats are an indication of how powerful you are. You want them to be as high as possible. Your stats primarily increase as you level up your attributes, though there are other means of enhancing your stats.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
Weapon proficiencies indicate a higher level of skill in utilizing certain weapon types. If you use a weapon type you're proficient with, the weapon's stats will be enhanced in various ways. There are two ways to obtain weapon proficiencies: class selection, and undergoing weapon training. Every class has their own set of weapon proficiencies, but you can become proficient with other weapon types by finding weapon masters willing to teach you, at which point you'll begin a personal side quest to become proficient in a new weapon type.
Every turn in combat, each player gets to take a major action and a minor action. Major actions are things like attacking enemies, healing allies, and using items. Minor actions are things like searching containers, talking to people, and looking around. If you choose to take a minor action, your major action will be slightly weakened, so there's value in only taking a major action. You can also take two minor actions at once, if you so choose.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
When a player's HP reaches zero, they get knocked out. KO'd players can only perform minor actions, and therefor can't heal allies or attack enemies. Players cannot be KO'd outside of combat.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
The damage players inflict is dependent on the strength of their weapon, the result of their attack dice rolls, and the creativity of their attack. Your weapon's attack stat is the minimum amount of damage the weapon can deal, assuming you get an average dice roll and perform a basic attack. Putting more effort and creativity into your attacks increases the damage of your attack, up to double your weapon's attack stat. High dice rolls can further enhance your damage.
Blocking can be performed as a minor action. Doing so will grant you an amount of block that depends on your weapons' defensive value and the outcome of a dice roll. Block functions as damage absorption; you'll lose block before you lose HP.
Whenever you perform something significant, you gain XP. When you gain enough XP, you level up. Leveling up allows you to enhance your attributes and, occasionally, learn a new ability. You can learn a new ability every 5 levels. There is no level cap.
Every 5 levels grants you the ability to learn a new ability. When this happens, you can create your own ability to obtain. Do note that the ability's strength must be reasonable for your current level, and if your ability is too strong, it may have to be nerfed. It's also recommended that your abilities thematically fit with your class, as this will make them stronger.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
There are several types of damage, all of which have their strengths and weaknesses. Each damage type also has an associated status effect that will occasionally be inflicted when damage of that type is dealt.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
You can look around at any time. Doing so can allow you to find items, notice interesting people, and get your bearings. Looking around counts as a minor action in combat.
Heavier equipment can increase your level of encumbrance, which can impact your evasion.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
You slowly heal over time when out of combat. You can accelerate the process with items or abilities. Using items or abilities will also allow you to heal in the middle of combat.
Sometimes, you'll get to choose what to say to people. You can say whatever you want, but be ready to deal with the consequences of your words.
Enemies can be classified as human, beast, or eldritch. Some perks and abilities may affect different classes differently, but that's about it.
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"Do we want to be the mediocre brimstone boy, or do we want to be the more-than-enough brimstone man?" - Northernlion
I jump onto it's giant head and stab my Katana right into it.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 8.
Your roll: 1 (critical failure!)
You jump at Lagavulin, but it moves just enough to cause you to slip off its head and faceplant into the sand. You take 1 damage and get sand in your eyes! You gain 4 XP.
==[Ally action]==
John's minion attacks Lagavulin.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 11.
John's minion's roll: 12.
Minion's crit roll: 11 (failed).
The minion hits for 11 damage.
==[Enemy action]==
Lagavulin slashes at Seymour.
Seymour's evasion roll: 12.
Lagavulin's roll: 2.
Seymour easily dodges the attack and counters for 11 damage.
Status effects: Right eye damaged (Siphon Soul is permanently weakened), Physical Vulnerability (takes 10% extra damage from physical attacks for 1 turn)
Smells faintly of whiskey.
Allies:
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 4/20] [Water Bolt: 2 turns]
Status effects: Slowed (-2 speed for 2 turns), Water Bolted (takes 15% more ice and electric damage for 2 turns)
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 20/20] [Water Bolt: Ready]
Status effects: none
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is overlooking this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 78/150 XP
Status effects: Stinging Eyes (next attack roll suffers -1)
Bardic Tunes (passive)
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Have At You! (active: costs 15 mana)
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Armor Breaker (active: costs 15 mana)
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Arcane Missiles (active: costs 6x1.25 mana)
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
You've made it to Acrus, and are preparing to meet with the emperor.
[√] Make your way to Acrus
[√] Defeat the brigands
[√] Visit the emperor
[√] Investigate Acrus' shores
[ ] Deal with the creature from the water
==[Gangbusters]== On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√] Find out more about the brigands
[√] Question the detained brigand
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Your attributes determine your stats. You can increase your attributes by leveling up, equipping powerful gear, and by utilizing training halls in towns. Your basic attributes determine your basic stats, while your magic attributes affect your ability to wield different types of magic. You get one skill point whenever you level up, which can be spent to increase any attribute.
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Your stats are an indication of how powerful you are. You want them to be as high as possible. Your stats primarily increase as you level up your attributes, though there are other means of enhancing your stats.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
Weapon proficiencies indicate a higher level of skill in utilizing certain weapon types. If you use a weapon type you're proficient with, the weapon's stats will be enhanced in various ways. There are two ways to obtain weapon proficiencies: class selection, and undergoing weapon training. Every class has their own set of weapon proficiencies, but you can become proficient with other weapon types by finding weapon masters willing to teach you, at which point you'll begin a personal side quest to become proficient in a new weapon type.
Every turn in combat, each player gets to take a major action and a minor action. Major actions are things like attacking enemies, healing allies, and using items. Minor actions are things like searching containers, talking to people, and looking around. If you choose to take a minor action, your major action will be slightly weakened, so there's value in only taking a major action. You can also take two minor actions at once, if you so choose.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
When a player's HP reaches zero, they get knocked out. KO'd players can only perform minor actions, and therefor can't heal allies or attack enemies. Players cannot be KO'd outside of combat.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
The damage players inflict is dependent on the strength of their weapon, the result of their attack dice rolls, and the creativity of their attack. Your weapon's attack stat is the minimum amount of damage the weapon can deal, assuming you get an average dice roll and perform a basic attack. Putting more effort and creativity into your attacks increases the damage of your attack, up to double your weapon's attack stat. High dice rolls can further enhance your damage.
Blocking can be performed as a minor action. Doing so will grant you an amount of block that depends on your weapons' defensive value and the outcome of a dice roll. Block functions as damage absorption; you'll lose block before you lose HP.
Whenever you perform something significant, you gain XP. When you gain enough XP, you level up. Leveling up allows you to enhance your attributes and, occasionally, learn a new ability. You can learn a new ability every 5 levels. There is no level cap.
Every 5 levels grants you the ability to learn a new ability. When this happens, you can create your own ability to obtain. Do note that the ability's strength must be reasonable for your current level, and if your ability is too strong, it may have to be nerfed. It's also recommended that your abilities thematically fit with your class, as this will make them stronger.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
There are several types of damage, all of which have their strengths and weaknesses. Each damage type also has an associated status effect that will occasionally be inflicted when damage of that type is dealt.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
You can look around at any time. Doing so can allow you to find items, notice interesting people, and get your bearings. Looking around counts as a minor action in combat.
Heavier equipment can increase your level of encumbrance, which can impact your evasion.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
You slowly heal over time when out of combat. You can accelerate the process with items or abilities. Using items or abilities will also allow you to heal in the middle of combat.
Sometimes, you'll get to choose what to say to people. You can say whatever you want, but be ready to deal with the consequences of your words.
Enemies can be classified as human, beast, or eldritch. Some perks and abilities may affect different classes differently, but that's about it.
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"Do we want to be the mediocre brimstone boy, or do we want to be the more-than-enough brimstone man?" - Northernlion
My allies will probably finish off Lagavulin this turn, so I stand back and enter a defensive stance.
==[Combat complete!]==
Lagavulin staggers back and forth for a bit, then collapses into a heap on the ground.
"Well, I guess the rumors are true," Seymour comments.
Suddenly, you feel the ground quake. A ghostly image of some kind of eldritch being rises from the water and glares at you through a pair of sunglasses. It speaks.
"That's, like, totally not cool, bro. You, like, have to die now. Bummer, man."
The image dissipates, leaving you alone with the vanquished Lagavulin.
"What was that...?" The Crafter wonders.
Zephil suggests, "We should tell the emperor about this."
Quest updated: An Imperial Contract
Seymour levels up!
+2 skill points!
Tip: skill points
Whenever you level up, you gain skill points. You can use these to increase your attributes and magic skills. You can also spend skill points to upgrade your abilities.
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is at this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Searchable objects:
Lagavulin (boss)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 134/150 XP
Status effects: Stinging Eyes (next attack roll suffers -1)
Bardic Tunes (passive)
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Have At You! (active: costs 15 mana)
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Armor Breaker (active: costs 15 mana)
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Arcane Missiles (active: costs 6x1.25 mana)
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
Your meeting with the emperor was interesting. He informed you of an unusual rumor of monstrous sea creatures attacking people and dragging them into the sea, never to be seen again. He has asked you to investigate this matter and, if the rumors are true, put a stop to it.
You engaged a bizarre sea creature in combat and have slain it. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem like a naturally occurring creature. This thing was created by someone, somehow. You have decided to tell the emperor what happened on the shore.
[√] Make your way to Acrus
[√] Defeat the brigands
[√] Visit the emperor
[√] Investigate Acrus' shores
[√] Deal with the creature from the water
[ ] Inform the emperor of what happened
==[Gangbusters]== On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√] Find out more about the brigands
[√] Question the detained brigand
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Your attributes determine your stats. You can increase your attributes by leveling up, equipping powerful gear, and by utilizing training halls in towns. Your basic attributes determine your basic stats, while your magic attributes affect your ability to wield different types of magic. You get one skill point whenever you level up, which can be spent to increase any attribute.
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Your stats are an indication of how powerful you are. You want them to be as high as possible. Your stats primarily increase as you level up your attributes, though there are other means of enhancing your stats.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
Weapon proficiencies indicate a higher level of skill in utilizing certain weapon types. If you use a weapon type you're proficient with, the weapon's stats will be enhanced in various ways. There are two ways to obtain weapon proficiencies: class selection, and undergoing weapon training. Every class has their own set of weapon proficiencies, but you can become proficient with other weapon types by finding weapon masters willing to teach you, at which point you'll begin a personal side quest to become proficient in a new weapon type.
Every turn in combat, each player gets to take a major action and a minor action. Major actions are things like attacking enemies, healing allies, and using items. Minor actions are things like searching containers, talking to people, and looking around. If you choose to take a minor action, your major action will be slightly weakened, so there's value in only taking a major action. You can also take two minor actions at once, if you so choose.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
When a player's HP reaches zero, they get knocked out. KO'd players can only perform minor actions, and therefor can't heal allies or attack enemies. Players cannot be KO'd outside of combat.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
The damage players inflict is dependent on the strength of their weapon, the result of their attack dice rolls, and the creativity of their attack. Your weapon's attack stat is the minimum amount of damage the weapon can deal, assuming you get an average dice roll and perform a basic attack. Putting more effort and creativity into your attacks increases the damage of your attack, up to double your weapon's attack stat. High dice rolls can further enhance your damage.
Blocking can be performed as a minor action. Doing so will grant you an amount of block that depends on your weapons' defensive value and the outcome of a dice roll. Block functions as damage absorption; you'll lose block before you lose HP.
Whenever you perform something significant, you gain XP. When you gain enough XP, you level up. Leveling up allows you to enhance your attributes and, occasionally, learn a new ability. You can learn a new ability every 5 levels. There is no level cap.
Every 5 levels grants you the ability to learn a new ability. When this happens, you can create your own ability to obtain. Do note that the ability's strength must be reasonable for your current level, and if your ability is too strong, it may have to be nerfed. It's also recommended that your abilities thematically fit with your class, as this will make them stronger.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
There are several types of damage, all of which have their strengths and weaknesses. Each damage type also has an associated status effect that will occasionally be inflicted when damage of that type is dealt.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
You can look around at any time. Doing so can allow you to find items, notice interesting people, and get your bearings. Looking around counts as a minor action in combat.
Heavier equipment can increase your level of encumbrance, which can impact your evasion.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
You slowly heal over time when out of combat. You can accelerate the process with items or abilities. Using items or abilities will also allow you to heal in the middle of combat.
Sometimes, you'll get to choose what to say to people. You can say whatever you want, but be ready to deal with the consequences of your words.
Enemies can be classified as human, beast, or eldritch. Some perks and abilities may affect different classes differently, but that's about it.
You gain skill points whenever you level up. You can use them to increase your attributes and magic skills, or to upgrade your abilities.
I search the Lagavulin's corpse for anything that might be useful, and attempt to hack off one of its legs if that's possible.
After that, I go report to the Emperor about our encounter with the creature.
You find 20 gold, then wonder how much gold this creature had in its shell. You then hack off one of its legs and keep it. Seems like it could be an effective weapon.
"I did notice it. I just don't know what to make of it..."
You're not sure what to think of that spirit that appeared before you, but you suspect that something grim will come out of it eventually. For now, what do you do?
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is at this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Searchable objects:
Lagavulin (boss) (searched)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 134/150 XP
Status effects: Stinging Eyes (next attack roll suffers -1)
Bardic Tunes (passive)
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Have At You! (active: costs 15 mana)
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Armor Breaker (active: costs 15 mana)
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Arcane Missiles (active: costs 6x1.25 mana)
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
Your meeting with the emperor was interesting. He informed you of an unusual rumor of monstrous sea creatures attacking people and dragging them into the sea, never to be seen again. He has asked you to investigate this matter and, if the rumors are true, put a stop to it.
You engaged a bizarre sea creature in combat and have slain it. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem like a naturally occurring creature. This thing was created by someone, somehow. You have decided to tell the emperor what happened on the shore.
[√] Make your way to Acrus
[√] Defeat the brigands
[√] Visit the emperor
[√] Investigate Acrus' shores
[√] Deal with the creature from the water
[ ] Inform the emperor of what happened
==[Gangbusters]== On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√] Find out more about the brigands
[√] Question the detained brigand
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Your attributes determine your stats. You can increase your attributes by leveling up, equipping powerful gear, and by utilizing training halls in towns. Your basic attributes determine your basic stats, while your magic attributes affect your ability to wield different types of magic. You get one skill point whenever you level up, which can be spent to increase any attribute.
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Your stats are an indication of how powerful you are. You want them to be as high as possible. Your stats primarily increase as you level up your attributes, though there are other means of enhancing your stats.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
Weapon proficiencies indicate a higher level of skill in utilizing certain weapon types. If you use a weapon type you're proficient with, the weapon's stats will be enhanced in various ways. There are two ways to obtain weapon proficiencies: class selection, and undergoing weapon training. Every class has their own set of weapon proficiencies, but you can become proficient with other weapon types by finding weapon masters willing to teach you, at which point you'll begin a personal side quest to become proficient in a new weapon type.
Every turn in combat, each player gets to take a major action and a minor action. Major actions are things like attacking enemies, healing allies, and using items. Minor actions are things like searching containers, talking to people, and looking around. If you choose to take a minor action, your major action will be slightly weakened, so there's value in only taking a major action. You can also take two minor actions at once, if you so choose.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
When a player's HP reaches zero, they get knocked out. KO'd players can only perform minor actions, and therefor can't heal allies or attack enemies. Players cannot be KO'd outside of combat.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
The damage players inflict is dependent on the strength of their weapon, the result of their attack dice rolls, and the creativity of their attack. Your weapon's attack stat is the minimum amount of damage the weapon can deal, assuming you get an average dice roll and perform a basic attack. Putting more effort and creativity into your attacks increases the damage of your attack, up to double your weapon's attack stat. High dice rolls can further enhance your damage.
Blocking can be performed as a minor action. Doing so will grant you an amount of block that depends on your weapons' defensive value and the outcome of a dice roll. Block functions as damage absorption; you'll lose block before you lose HP.
Whenever you perform something significant, you gain XP. When you gain enough XP, you level up. Leveling up allows you to enhance your attributes and, occasionally, learn a new ability. You can learn a new ability every 5 levels. There is no level cap.
Every 5 levels grants you the ability to learn a new ability. When this happens, you can create your own ability to obtain. Do note that the ability's strength must be reasonable for your current level, and if your ability is too strong, it may have to be nerfed. It's also recommended that your abilities thematically fit with your class, as this will make them stronger.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
There are several types of damage, all of which have their strengths and weaknesses. Each damage type also has an associated status effect that will occasionally be inflicted when damage of that type is dealt.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
You can look around at any time. Doing so can allow you to find items, notice interesting people, and get your bearings. Looking around counts as a minor action in combat.
Heavier equipment can increase your level of encumbrance, which can impact your evasion.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
You slowly heal over time when out of combat. You can accelerate the process with items or abilities. Using items or abilities will also allow you to heal in the middle of combat.
Sometimes, you'll get to choose what to say to people. You can say whatever you want, but be ready to deal with the consequences of your words.
Enemies can be classified as human, beast, or eldritch. Some perks and abilities may affect different classes differently, but that's about it.
You gain skill points whenever you level up. You can use them to increase your attributes and magic skills, or to upgrade your abilities.
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"Do we want to be the mediocre brimstone boy, or do we want to be the more-than-enough brimstone man?" - Northernlion
I switch to Regeneratos Ballad and try to stitch the wounds of Seymour back together with the power of LIGHT MAGIC! YEAH MAGIC!
His world shalt be entered on the day of legends.
Current avatar: Imp from Media Molecule's own Dreams
#TeamRowlet #TeamSun
FF14: Gold Zephzellian World: Zalera
My Characters
Hi! This is me, hello!
I'm Vevos! HIS INNER DEMON.
Get out! I'm Alice!
Hey! I'm Draco!
Please help my Pokemon grow: http://pfq.me/GoldHero101
OOC: shouldn't "take 10% more damage from physical attacks" be displayed in the list of the Lagavulin's status effects (since I just hit it with Armor Breaker which does that)?
IC: I make another attempt to hack off one of its legs.
==[Ally action]==
John's minion attacks Lagavulin.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 13.
John's minion's roll: 12.
Lagavulin only takes 6 damage.
==[Enemy action]==
Lagavulin takes 10 bleed damage, then attempts to siphon Seymour's soul.
Seymour's evasion roll: 13.
Lagavulin's roll: 1 (hindered by statuses - not a critical failure).
The action had no effect.
Lagavulin is no longer bleeding.
You gain 5 block by defending, and give yourself a boost to your next evasion roll!
==[Ally action]==
John's minion attacks Lagavulin.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 5.
John's minion's roll: 15.
Lagavulin is hit for 17 damage.
You switch your aura and attempt to heal Seymour.
Your roll: 17.
You seal some of Seymour's wounds, restoring 12 HP to him. You gain 6 XP.
Fixed.
You try to hack off one of Lagavulin's legs.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 19.
Your roll: 19.
The leg remains on, but Lagavulin takes 28 damage.
==[Turn 4]==
All party members recover 7 HP from Regeneratos Ballad.
Turn order:
Seymour: >>
John: >>
The Crafter: >>
John's minion: >
Zephil: >>
John's minion: >
Lagavulin: >
Connor: >>
Enemies:
Allies:
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 20/20] [Water Bolt: Ready]
Status effects: none
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 20/20] [Water Bolt: 1 turn]
Status effects: none
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is overlooking this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 74/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 50/50 | Tune points: 1 | Active auras: Regeneratos Ballad | Equip load: 10/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Lute +1] [Right weapon: Katana +1] [Helmet: Bard's cap +1] [Chestplate: Bard's garb +1] [Gauntlets: Bard's gloves +1] [Boots: Bard's boots +1]
Status effects: none
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Gold: 105
Weapons:
>Whip +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Lute +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Katana +1 (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Bard's cap +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's garb +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Bard's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 5
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 25
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +4
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0 +15
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 4
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 5
Luck: 3
Charisma: 5
Magic: 4
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 3
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 2
Seymour Hogsworth, Rogue [Level 1 Rogue|==========] 89/150 XP
[HP|==========] 38/50 {block: 5} | [Mana|==========] 30/30 | Equip load: 9/40 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Flintlock pistol] [Right weapon: Katana] [Helmet: Rogue's scarf +1] [Chestplate: Rogue's longcoat +1] [Gauntlets: Rogue's gloves +1] [Boots: Rogue's boots +1]
Status effects: Have at You, Lagavulin! (deals 25% more damage to Lagavulin, and 25% less damage to other targets for 1 turn), Evasive (next evasion roll gains +2)
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Weapons:
>Scimitar (weight: 3) (value: 10)
>Flintlock pistol (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Katana (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Rogue's scarf +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's longcoat +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Rogue's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 30
Speed: 6
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 0
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 20
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0
Light defense: 0
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 2
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 6
Intelligence: 4
Faith: 3
Luck: 5
Charisma: 4
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 1
Aeromancy: 3
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 2
Dark magic: 2
The Crafter, Knight [Level 1 Knight|==========] 69/150 XP
[HP|==========] 75/75 | [Mana|==========] 35/40 | Equip load: 14/50 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Shield +1] [Right weapon: Longsword +1] [Helmet: Knight's helmet +1] [Chestplate: Knight's chestplate +1] [Gauntlets: Knight's gauntlets +1] [Boots: Knight's boots +1]
Status effects: none
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Weapons:
>Longsword +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Shield +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Knight's helmet +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's chestplate +1 (weight: 4) (value: 10)
>Knight's gauntlets +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's boots +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 40
Speed: 3
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 15
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 25
Endurance status resistance: 25
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0 +10
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +10
Water defense: 0 +6
Fire defense: 0 +6
Earth defense: 0 +6
Wind defense: 0 +6
Ice defense: 0 +6
Electric defense: 0 +6
Toxic defense: 0 +6
Magic defense: 0 +6
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0 +10
Vitality: 6
Endurance: 5
Attunement: 3
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 3
Faith: 3
Luck: 2
Charisma: 3
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 2
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 3
Dark magic: 1
Connor, Sorcerer [Level 1 Sorcerer|==========] 63/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 52/60 | Equip load: 9/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Dagger] [Helmet: Wizard hat] [Chestplate: Sorcerer's robes] [Gauntlets: Sorcerer's gloves] [Boots: Sorcerer's boots]
Status effects: none
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Gold: 25
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Dagger (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Brigand's knife (weight: 2) (value: 13)
Armor:
>Wizard hat (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 60
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 15
Endurance status resistance: 15
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 2
Intelligence: 6
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 3
Magic: 6
Hydromancy: 4
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 4
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 4
Electromancy: 4
Necromancy: 4
Polymancy: 4
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 3
John the Sentient, Warlock [Level 1 Warlock|==========] 52/150 XP
[HP|==========] 35/35 | [Mana|==========] 30/50 | Equip load: 11/30 (medium encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Mace] [Helmet: Warlock's mask] [Chestplate: Warlock's robes] [Gauntlets: Warlock's gloves] [Boots: Warlock's boots]
Status effects: none
Summon Minion (active: costs 20 mana)
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
Gold: 0
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Mace (weight: 3) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Warlock's mask (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Warlock's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 10
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 2
Magic: 5
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 5
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 1
Dark magic: 4
Current location:
City of Acrus
Current quests:
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
You've made it to Acrus, and are preparing to meet with the emperor.
[√]
Make your way to Acrus[√]
Defeat the brigands[√]
Visit the emperor[√]
Investigate Acrus' shores[ ] Deal with the creature from the water
On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√]
Find out more about the brigands[√]
Question the detained brigand[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
"Do we want to be the mediocre brimstone boy, or do we want to be the more-than-enough brimstone man?" - Northernlion
Check out my new game, Legends of Aekran!
"Thanks for the healing, Zeph!"
Feeling my energy recover, I take a stab at stabbing the Lagavulin through the chinks in its shell.
If you've met TehEpicNinja9001, you've met me. Somehow lost the account's password and email. Maybe I'll try and get it back one day. Or maybe not.
Apparently, if you put these in your signature, people will click them. Help me grow my Pokemon dudes!
I make another attempt to hack off one of its legs.
I jump onto it's giant head and stab my Katana right into it.
His world shalt be entered on the day of legends.
Current avatar: Imp from Media Molecule's own Dreams
#TeamRowlet #TeamSun
FF14: Gold Zephzellian World: Zalera
My Characters
Hi! This is me, hello!
I'm Vevos! HIS INNER DEMON.
Get out! I'm Alice!
Hey! I'm Draco!
Please help my Pokemon grow: http://pfq.me/GoldHero101
Magic Missile x3! ...again. Although this time I fire them curved around the Legavulin’s field of vision, and into it’s back.
You stab at Lagavulin.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 4.
Your roll: 10.
Your crit roll: 11 (failed).
You hit Lagavulin in a sensitive portion of its body, dealing 45 damage! You gain 21 XP!
You slice at Lagavulin's legs.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 20 (critical success!)
Your roll: 7.
Lagavulin, noticing your approach, dodges your attack and counters with a quick slash from its legs, hitting you for 6 damage. You gain 4 XP.
==[Ally action]==
John's minion hits Lagavulin with a water bolt.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 9.
John's minion's roll: 1 (critical failure!)
The casting backfires and the minion hits itself with its own spell, taking 16 damage and suffering reduced speed.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 8.
Your roll: 1 (critical failure!)
You jump at Lagavulin, but it moves just enough to cause you to slip off its head and faceplant into the sand. You take 1 damage and get sand in your eyes! You gain 4 XP.
==[Ally action]==
John's minion attacks Lagavulin.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 11.
John's minion's roll: 12.
Minion's crit roll: 11 (failed).
The minion hits for 11 damage.
==[Enemy action]==
Lagavulin slashes at Seymour.
Seymour's evasion roll: 12.
Lagavulin's roll: 2.
Seymour easily dodges the attack and counters for 11 damage.
You cast three magic missiles at Lagavulin.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 19.
Your roll: 3.
The projectiles don't curve properly, and end up flying off in random directions, none of which are near Lagavulin. You gain 5 XP.
The creature is struggling to stand, but still glares at you with hate in its eye.
==[Turn 4]==
Turn order:
Zephil: >>
Seymour: >>
Connor: >>
John: >>
John's minion: >
John's minion: >
Lagavulin: >
The Crafter: >>
Enemies:
Allies:
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 4/20] [Water Bolt: 2 turns]
Status effects: Slowed (-2 speed for 2 turns), Water Bolted (takes 15% more ice and electric damage for 2 turns)
John's minion [Level 1]
[HP| 20/20] [Water Bolt: Ready]
Status effects: none
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is overlooking this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 78/150 XP
[HP|==========] 44/45 | [Mana|==========] 50/50 | Tune points: 1 | Active auras: Regeneratos Ballad | Equip load: 10/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Lute +1] [Right weapon: Katana +1] [Helmet: Bard's cap +1] [Chestplate: Bard's garb +1] [Gauntlets: Bard's gloves +1] [Boots: Bard's boots +1]
Status effects: Stinging Eyes (next attack roll suffers -1)
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Gold: 105
Weapons:
>Whip +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Lute +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Katana +1 (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Bard's cap +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's garb +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Bard's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 5
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 25
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +4
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0 +15
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 4
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 5
Luck: 3
Charisma: 5
Magic: 4
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 3
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 2
Seymour Hogsworth, Rogue [Level 1 Rogue|==========] 110/150 XP
[HP|==========] 38/50 | [Mana|==========] 30/30 | Equip load: 9/40 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Flintlock pistol] [Right weapon: Katana] [Helmet: Rogue's scarf +1] [Chestplate: Rogue's longcoat +1] [Gauntlets: Rogue's gloves +1] [Boots: Rogue's boots +1]
Status effects: none
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Weapons:
>Scimitar (weight: 3) (value: 10)
>Flintlock pistol (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Katana (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Rogue's scarf +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's longcoat +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Rogue's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 30
Speed: 6
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 0
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 20
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0
Light defense: 0
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 2
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 6
Intelligence: 4
Faith: 3
Luck: 5
Charisma: 4
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 1
Aeromancy: 3
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 2
Dark magic: 2
The Crafter, Knight [Level 1 Knight|==========] 73/150 XP
[HP|==========] 69/75 | [Mana|==========] 40/40 | Equip load: 14/50 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Shield +1] [Right weapon: Longsword +1] [Helmet: Knight's helmet +1] [Chestplate: Knight's chestplate +1] [Gauntlets: Knight's gauntlets +1] [Boots: Knight's boots +1]
Status effects: none
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Weapons:
>Longsword +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Shield +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Knight's helmet +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's chestplate +1 (weight: 4) (value: 10)
>Knight's gauntlets +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's boots +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 40
Speed: 3
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 15
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 25
Endurance status resistance: 25
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0 +10
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +10
Water defense: 0 +6
Fire defense: 0 +6
Earth defense: 0 +6
Wind defense: 0 +6
Ice defense: 0 +6
Electric defense: 0 +6
Toxic defense: 0 +6
Magic defense: 0 +6
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0 +10
Vitality: 6
Endurance: 5
Attunement: 3
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 3
Faith: 3
Luck: 2
Charisma: 3
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 2
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 3
Dark magic: 1
Connor, Sorcerer [Level 1 Sorcerer|==========] 68/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 34/60 | Equip load: 9/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Dagger] [Helmet: Wizard hat] [Chestplate: Sorcerer's robes] [Gauntlets: Sorcerer's gloves] [Boots: Sorcerer's boots]
Status effects: none
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Gold: 25
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Dagger (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Brigand's knife (weight: 2) (value: 13)
Armor:
>Wizard hat (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 60
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 15
Endurance status resistance: 15
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 2
Intelligence: 6
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 3
Magic: 6
Hydromancy: 4
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 4
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 4
Electromancy: 4
Necromancy: 4
Polymancy: 4
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 3
John the Sentient, Warlock [Level 1 Warlock|==========] 52/150 XP
[HP|==========] 35/35 | [Mana|==========] 40/50 | Equip load: 11/30 (medium encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Mace] [Helmet: Warlock's mask] [Chestplate: Warlock's robes] [Gauntlets: Warlock's gloves] [Boots: Warlock's boots]
Status effects: none
Summon Minion (active: costs 20 mana)
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
Gold: 0
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Mace (weight: 3) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Warlock's mask (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Warlock's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 10
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 2
Magic: 5
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 5
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 1
Dark magic: 4
Current location:
City of Acrus
Current quests:
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
You've made it to Acrus, and are preparing to meet with the emperor.
[√]
Make your way to Acrus[√]
Defeat the brigands[√]
Visit the emperor[√]
Investigate Acrus' shores[ ] Deal with the creature from the water
On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√]
Find out more about the brigands[√]
Question the detained brigand[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
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My allies will probably finish off Lagavulin this turn, so I stand back and enter a defensive stance.
I finish the fight by shooting the monster through its eye.
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You blast Lagavulin with a burst of air.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 2.
Your roll: 11.
Your crit roll: 4 (failed).
Lagavulin is knocked back, and takes 12 damage! Its accuracy will be reduced for its next attack! You gain 6 XP.
Lagavulin's evasion roll: 9.
Your roll: 14.
Your crit roll: 18 (success).
Your shot rips through Lagavulin's eye, killing it! You gain 20 XP from damage, then everyone gains 50 XP for killing Lagavulin!
"A trifling victory, but a victory nonetheless."
==[Combat complete!]==
Lagavulin staggers back and forth for a bit, then collapses into a heap on the ground.
"Well, I guess the rumors are true," Seymour comments.
Suddenly, you feel the ground quake. A ghostly image of some kind of eldritch being rises from the water and glares at you through a pair of sunglasses. It speaks.
"That's, like, totally not cool, bro. You, like, have to die now. Bummer, man."
The image dissipates, leaving you alone with the vanquished Lagavulin.
"What was that...?" The Crafter wonders.
Zephil suggests, "We should tell the emperor about this."
Quest updated: An Imperial Contract
Seymour levels up!
+2 skill points!
Tip: skill points
Whenever you level up, you gain skill points. You can use these to increase your attributes and magic skills. You can also spend skill points to upgrade your abilities.
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is at this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Searchable objects:
Lagavulin (boss)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 134/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 50/50 | Tune points: 1 | Active auras: Regeneratos Ballad | Equip load: 10/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Lute +1] [Right weapon: Katana +1] [Helmet: Bard's cap +1] [Chestplate: Bard's garb +1] [Gauntlets: Bard's gloves +1] [Boots: Bard's boots +1]
Status effects: Stinging Eyes (next attack roll suffers -1)
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Gold: 105
Weapons:
>Whip +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Lute +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Katana +1 (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Bard's cap +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's garb +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Bard's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 5
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 25
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +4
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0 +15
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 4
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 5
Luck: 3
Charisma: 5
Magic: 4
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 3
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 2
Seymour Hogsworth, Rogue [Level 2 Rogue|==========] 30/200 XP {Skill points: 2}
[HP|==========] 43/50 | [Mana|==========] 30/30 | Equip load: 9/40 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Flintlock pistol] [Right weapon: Katana] [Helmet: Rogue's scarf +1] [Chestplate: Rogue's longcoat +1] [Gauntlets: Rogue's gloves +1] [Boots: Rogue's boots +1]
Status effects: none
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Weapons:
>Scimitar (weight: 3) (value: 10)
>Flintlock pistol (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Katana (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Rogue's scarf +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's longcoat +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Rogue's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 30
Speed: 6
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 0
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 20
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0
Light defense: 0
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 2
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 6
Intelligence: 4
Faith: 3
Luck: 5
Charisma: 4
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 1
Aeromancy: 3
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 2
Dark magic: 2
The Crafter, Knight [Level 1 Knight|==========] 123/150 XP
[HP|==========] 74/75 | [Mana|==========] 40/40 | Equip load: 14/50 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Shield +1] [Right weapon: Longsword +1] [Helmet: Knight's helmet +1] [Chestplate: Knight's chestplate +1] [Gauntlets: Knight's gauntlets +1] [Boots: Knight's boots +1]
Status effects: none
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Weapons:
>Longsword +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Shield +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Knight's helmet +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's chestplate +1 (weight: 4) (value: 10)
>Knight's gauntlets +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's boots +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 40
Speed: 3
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 15
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 25
Endurance status resistance: 25
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0 +10
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +10
Water defense: 0 +6
Fire defense: 0 +6
Earth defense: 0 +6
Wind defense: 0 +6
Ice defense: 0 +6
Electric defense: 0 +6
Toxic defense: 0 +6
Magic defense: 0 +6
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0 +10
Vitality: 6
Endurance: 5
Attunement: 3
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 3
Faith: 3
Luck: 2
Charisma: 3
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 2
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 3
Dark magic: 1
Connor, Sorcerer [Level 1 Sorcerer|==========] 118/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 34/60 | Equip load: 9/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Dagger] [Helmet: Wizard hat] [Chestplate: Sorcerer's robes] [Gauntlets: Sorcerer's gloves] [Boots: Sorcerer's boots]
Status effects: none
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Gold: 25
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Dagger (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Brigand's knife (weight: 2) (value: 13)
Armor:
>Wizard hat (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 60
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 15
Endurance status resistance: 15
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 2
Intelligence: 6
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 3
Magic: 6
Hydromancy: 4
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 4
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 4
Electromancy: 4
Necromancy: 4
Polymancy: 4
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 3
John the Sentient, Warlock [Level 1 Warlock|==========] 102/150 XP
[HP|==========] 35/35 | [Mana|==========] 40/50 | Equip load: 11/30 (medium encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Mace] [Helmet: Warlock's mask] [Chestplate: Warlock's robes] [Gauntlets: Warlock's gloves] [Boots: Warlock's boots]
Status effects: none
Summon Minion (active: costs 20 mana)
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
Gold: 0
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Mace (weight: 3) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Warlock's mask (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Warlock's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 10
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 2
Magic: 5
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 5
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 1
Dark magic: 4
Current location:
City of Acrus
Current quests:
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
Your meeting with the emperor was interesting. He informed you of an unusual rumor of monstrous sea creatures attacking people and dragging them into the sea, never to be seen again. He has asked you to investigate this matter and, if the rumors are true, put a stop to it.
You engaged a bizarre sea creature in combat and have slain it. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem like a naturally occurring creature. This thing was created by someone, somehow. You have decided to tell the emperor what happened on the shore.
[√]
Make your way to Acrus[√]
Defeat the brigands[√]
Visit the emperor[√]
Investigate Acrus' shores[√]
Deal with the creature from the water[ ] Inform the emperor of what happened
On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√]
Find out more about the brigands[√]
Question the detained brigand[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
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I investigate what remains of the lifeless Lagavulin.
I search the boss. "Anything good?" Afterwards, let's go see the emperor and inform him about what happened.
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I search the Lagavulin's corpse for anything that might be useful, and attempt to hack off one of its legs if that's possible.
After that, I go report to the Emperor about our encounter with the creature.
"Seems everyone here is playing mortician...is anyone gonna talk about that sunglasses-wearing ghost?"
I improve Dexterity and Attunement. For now, leveling stats is important, and I'd like to get a spell or two eventually.
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"I did notice it. I just don't know what to make of it..."
You scavenge 30 gold, its eye, and some fragments of its shell. Maybe these will have some use later.
You scavenge 30 gold from Lagavulin, as well as a few more shell fragments.
You find 20 gold, then wonder how much gold this creature had in its shell. You then hack off one of its legs and keep it. Seems like it could be an effective weapon.
You level up dexterity and attunement! You gain +6 mana, +2 elemental resistance, and improved evasion and crit rolls!
You're not sure what to think of that spirit that appeared before you, but you suspect that something grim will come out of it eventually. For now, what do you do?
Points of interest:
General store (sells useful supplies)
Blacksmith (sells and upgrades weapons and armor)
Tavern (a good place to hear local rumors, among other activities)
City jail (there are several city guards and prisoners here)
Emperor's palace (the empire's seat of power)
City shore (rumors say whoever goes here gets taken by unusual sea creatures) [Everyone is at this location]
Brigand hideout (one of the destinations the detained brigand marked on the map)
Searchable objects:
Lagavulin (boss) (searched)
Players:
Zephil Solstrider, Bard [Level 1 Bard|==========] 134/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 50/50 | Tune points: 1 | Active auras: Regeneratos Ballad | Equip load: 10/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Lute +1] [Right weapon: Katana +1] [Helmet: Bard's cap +1] [Chestplate: Bard's garb +1] [Gauntlets: Bard's gloves +1] [Boots: Bard's boots +1]
Status effects: Stinging Eyes (next attack roll suffers -1)
Gain access to a Tune Gauge, which fuels musical auras. You can switch auras as a minor action, and start with 1 TP (Tune Point). Each Aura has a different TP cost, so choose wisely. The TP does not get consumed, so the effects are typically weaker than just using a skill.
Regeneratos Ballad: 1 TP
Each party member recovers (1 x D4 + Zephil's persuasion score divided by 10) HP each combat turn.
Hercules' Sonnet: 1 TP
Each party member gets a +2 to their attack roll. NOTE: Does not have any affect if they critical fail or succeed.
Gold: 135
Weapons:
>Whip +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Lute +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Katana +1 (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Bard's cap +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's garb +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Bard's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Bard's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Items:
>Lagavulin shell fragment x5 (weight: 2.5 [0.5 each]) (value: 50 [10 each])
Mana: 50
Speed: 5
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 25
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +4
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0 +15
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 4
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 5
Luck: 3
Charisma: 5
Magic: 4
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 3
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 2
Seymour Hogsworth, Rogue [Level 2 Rogue|==========] 30/200 XP
[HP|==========] 48/50 | [Mana|==========] 36/36 | Equip load: 9/40 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Flintlock pistol] [Right weapon: Katana] [Helmet: Rogue's scarf +1] [Chestplate: Rogue's longcoat +1] [Gauntlets: Rogue's gloves +1] [Boots: Rogue's boots +1]
Status effects: none
When used, target a single enemy, and do increased damage towards them for 3 turns. While active, both you and your target enemy deal less damage towards anyone other than each other. If the target dies early, can swap to a new enemy for the remainder of the duration.
Weapons:
>Scimitar (weight: 3) (value: 10)
>Flintlock pistol (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Katana (weight: 3) (value: 50)
Armor:
>Rogue's scarf +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's longcoat +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Rogue's gloves +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Rogue's boots +1 (weight: 1) (value: 10)
Mana: 30
Speed: 6
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 2
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 20
Impact defense: 0 +4
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +4
Water defense: 0
Fire defense: 0
Earth defense: 0
Wind defense: 0
Ice defense: 0
Electric defense: 0
Toxic defense: 0
Magic defense: 0
Light defense: 0
Dark defense: 0
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 3
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 7
Intelligence: 4
Faith: 3
Luck: 5
Charisma: 4
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 3
Geomancy: 1
Aeromancy: 3
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 2
Dark magic: 2
The Crafter, Knight [Level 1 Knight|==========] 123/150 XP
[HP|==========] 75/75 | [Mana|==========] 40/40 | Equip load: 14/50 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Shield +1] [Right weapon: Longsword +1] [Helmet: Knight's helmet +1] [Chestplate: Knight's chestplate +1] [Gauntlets: Knight's gauntlets +1] [Boots: Knight's boots +1]
Status effects: none
Perform an attack that deals double damage to enemy block. If the target has no block, this ability causes them to take 10% more damage from physical attacks for 3 turns.
Gold: 20
Weapons:
>Longsword +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Shield +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Leg of Lagavulin (weight: 4) (value: 45)Armor:
>Knight's helmet +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's chestplate +1 (weight: 4) (value: 10)
>Knight's gauntlets +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Knight's boots +1 (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 40
Speed: 3
Spell slots: 2
Physical resistance: 15
Elemental resistance: 5
Vitality status resistance: 25
Endurance status resistance: 25
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0 +10
Slash defense: 0 +10
Puncture defense: 0 +10
Water defense: 0 +6
Fire defense: 0 +6
Earth defense: 0 +6
Wind defense: 0 +6
Ice defense: 0 +6
Electric defense: 0 +6
Toxic defense: 0 +6
Magic defense: 0 +6
Light defense: 0 +10
Dark defense: 0 +10
Vitality: 6
Endurance: 5
Attunement: 3
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 3
Faith: 3
Luck: 2
Charisma: 3
Magic: 2
Hydromancy: 2
Pyromancy: 2
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 2
Electromancy: 2
Necromancy: 2
Polymancy: 2
Light magic: 3
Dark magic: 1
Connor, Sorcerer [Level 1 Sorcerer|==========] 118/150 XP
[HP|==========] 45/45 | [Mana|==========] 44/60 | Equip load: 9/35 (low encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Dagger] [Helmet: Wizard hat] [Chestplate: Sorcerer's robes] [Gauntlets: Sorcerer's gloves] [Boots: Sorcerer's boots]
Status effects: none
Fires bolts of arcane energy at enemies, with each having its own target. They deal 11 magic damage when they hit. Mana cost increases for every projectile fired.
Gold: 55
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Dagger (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Brigand's knife (weight: 2) (value: 13)
Armor:
>Wizard hat (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Sorcerer's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Items:
>Eye of Lagavulin (weight: 1) (value: 40)
>Lagavulin shell fragment x10 (weight: 5 [0.5 each]) (value: 100 [10 each])
Mana: 60
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 15
Endurance status resistance: 15
Persuasion score: 15
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 4
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 2
Intelligence: 6
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 3
Magic: 6
Hydromancy: 4
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 4
Aeromancy: 4
Cryomancy: 4
Electromancy: 4
Necromancy: 4
Polymancy: 4
Light magic: 4
Dark magic: 3
John the Sentient, Warlock [Level 1 Warlock|==========] 102/150 XP
[HP|==========] 35/35 | [Mana|==========] 50/50 | Equip load: 11/30 (medium encumbrance)
[Left weapon: Wizard staff] [Right weapon: Mace] [Helmet: Warlock's mask] [Chestplate: Warlock's robes] [Gauntlets: Warlock's gloves] [Boots: Warlock's boots]
Status effects: none
Summon Minion (active: costs 20 mana)
Summons a minion with 20 HP, capable of dealing 10-12 damage with a 10% chance to deal 30% extra electric damage.
Minion can also cast Water Bolt, which deals 15-18 damage, reduces the target's speed by 2, and causes them to take 15% more damage from electric and ice sources. Water Bolt has a 2 turn cooldown.
Gold: 0
Weapons:
>Wizard staff (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Mace (weight: 3) (value: 10)
Armor:
>Warlock's mask (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's robes (weight: 2) (value: 10)
>Warlock's gloves (weight: 1) (value: 10)
>Warlock's boots (weight: 2) (value: 10)
Mana: 50
Speed: 4
Spell slots: 3
Physical resistance: 5
Elemental resistance: 15
Vitality status resistance: 10
Endurance status resistance: 10
Persuasion score: 10
Impact defense: 0
Slash defense: 0
Puncture defense: 0
Water defense: 0 +5
Fire defense: 0 +5
Earth defense: 0 +5
Wind defense: 0 +5
Ice defense: 0 +5
Electric defense: 0 +5
Toxic defense: 0 +5
Magic defense: 0 +10
Light defense: 0 +5
Dark defense: 0 +5
Vitality: 3
Endurance: 3
Attunement: 5
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 3
Intelligence: 5
Faith: 4
Luck: 3
Charisma: 2
Magic: 5
Hydromancy: 3
Pyromancy: 4
Geomancy: 3
Aeromancy: 2
Cryomancy: 3
Electromancy: 3
Necromancy: 5
Polymancy: 3
Light magic: 1
Dark magic: 4
Current location:
City of Acrus
Current quests:
The emperor of Aekran has contacted you directly. He has requested your presence in Acrus, the capital city of Aekran. You're unsure of what the emperor is asking of you, but completing a contract for him would not only pay well, but would also vastly improve your reputation. On your way to Acrus, however, you were ambushed by unknown assailants. You'll have to get through them before you can get to Acrus.
Your meeting with the emperor was interesting. He informed you of an unusual rumor of monstrous sea creatures attacking people and dragging them into the sea, never to be seen again. He has asked you to investigate this matter and, if the rumors are true, put a stop to it.
You engaged a bizarre sea creature in combat and have slain it. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem like a naturally occurring creature. This thing was created by someone, somehow. You have decided to tell the emperor what happened on the shore.
[√]
Make your way to Acrus[√]
Defeat the brigands[√]
Visit the emperor[√]
Investigate Acrus' shores[√]
Deal with the creature from the water[ ] Inform the emperor of what happened
On the way to Acrus, you were attacked by a group of brigands intending to rob you. One of them managed to escape, but he dropped what appears to be an identification badge depicting a hawk impaled with two swords. Judging by the fact that they have matching badges, they may be an organized faction. There may be value in learning more about them.
Apparently, these bandits are been lurking around Acrus for some time. One of the city guards mentioned one of them being detained. You might be able to use your reputation to question the bandit and learn more.
[√]
Find out more about the brigands[√]
Question the detained brigand[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in the woods
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout in Acrus
[ ] Investigate the brigand hideout along the country road
Here is a list of all attributes.
=====[Basic attributes]=====
==[Vitality]==
Vitality determines your max HP and your resistance to certain status effects and damage types.
Affects:
Max HP
Physical damage resistances
Multiple status resistances, including bleed, frost, and poison
==[Endurance]==
Endurance determines your damage resistance, equip load, and speed, as well as your resistance to certain status effects.
Affects:
Damage resistances
Max equip load
Speed
Multiple status resistances, including stagger, vulnerability, and burn
==[Attunement]==
Attunement determines your max mana and the number of spell slots available, as well as your resistance to certain types of magic.
Affects:
Max mana
Number of spell slots
Elemental damage resistances
==[Strength]==
Strength determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your maximum carry capacity, and your ability to win clashes.
Affects:
Effectiveness of strength-scaling weapons
Maximum inventory capacity
Effectiveness in clashes
==[Dexterity]==
Dexterity determines the effectiveness of certain weapon types, your ability to evade attacks, and your ability to land critical hits.
Affects:
Effectiveness of dexterity-scaling weapons
Evasion dice rolls
Critical hit dice rolls
==[Intelligence]==
Intelligence determines the effectiveness of certain spells, your mana regeneration, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of intelligence-scaling relics
Mana regeneration rate
==[Faith]==
Faith determines the effectiveness of certain spells, the healing you receive, and the effectiveness of certain relics.
Affects:
Effectiveness of faith-scaling magic and weapons
Effectiveness of faith-scaling relics
Healing received
==[Luck]==
Luck influences your ability to succeed in nearly all aspects by rigging the dice in your favor.
Affects:
All dice rolls
==[Charisma]==
Charisma determines your ability to persuade others, as well as your buy and sell prices at shops.
Affects:
Persuasion ability
Buying prices at shops
Selling prices at shops
=====[Magic stats]=====
==[Magic]==
Your basic knowledge of magic. It primarily affects basic magic spells, but has a slight influence on all other types of magic.
==[Hydromancy]==
Your knowledge of water magic. Water-based spells are highly versatile and can be used in offensive and defensive roles.
==[Pyromancy]==
Your knowledge of fire magic. Fire-based spells are primarily offensive, dealing high damage and immolating targets.
==[Geomancy]==
Your knowledge of earth magic. Earth-based spells have strong defensive capabilities, while also being useful attacks.
==[Aeromancy]==
Your knowledge of wind magic. Wind-based spells can be used in several ways, from enhancing mobility to breaking the enemy's formation.
==[Cryomancy]==
Your knowledge of ice magic. Ice-based spells can take the form of powerful attacks or inexorable
defensive wards.
==[Electromancy]==
Your knowledge of lightning magic. Lightning-based spells have excellent attack power, and synergize well with water magic.
==[Necromancy]==
Your knowledge of necromancy. Necromancers are able to reanimate the dead, as well as create deadly
poisons and toxins.
==[Polymancy]==
Your knowledge of shapeshifting magic. Polymorphs are highly respected in combat for their adaptability and quick thinking.
==[Light magic]==
Your knowledge of light magic. Light-based spells are primarily used to ward off demonic creatures and heal wounds.
==[Dark magic]==
Your knowledge of dark magic. Darkness-based spells are a seldom used type of magic, as their use is forbidden in several parts of the world.
Here is a list of all stats.
==[HP]==
Your hit points. These decrease as you take damage. If you run out of HP, you get KO'd.
==[Damage resistances]==
Damage resistances indicate a percentage reduction to the damage you take. Most resistances are divided into the various damage types. One point of damage resistance reduces incoming damage by 1%.
==[Defenses]==
Defenses indicate a static reduction to the damage you take. Most defenses are divided into the various damage types. One point of defense reduces incoming damage by one point.
==[Status resistances]==
Status resistances indicate your ability to resist status effects applied to you. Status resistances are divided into vitality status resistance and endurance status resistance. Higher status resistance reduces the chance of you being afflicted with a status effect, as well as the potency of the status effect if you do get afflicted.
==[Equip load]==
Your equip load measures how heavy your equipped gear can be. As you get closer to the maximum, your evasion rolls will be lowered, and if you go over your maximum equip load, you won't be able to evade attacks at all.
==[Speed]==
Speed determines when in each turn you'll be able to take your action. Raising your speed will allow you take your actions sooner in the turn.
==[Mana]==
Mana is used to cast spells and use active abilities. You regenerate some of your mana every turn.
==[Inventory capacity]==
Your carrying capacity determines how many items you can carry on your person. Heavier items take up more space. This is a separate stat from equip load, so having a full inventory won't affect your ability to dodge.
==[Persuasion score]==
Persuasion score is your ability to talk your way into getting what you want. There are several factors that influence persuasion score, most notably your charisma attribute. Higher persuasion score makes it easier to win people over with words alone.
The order in which units take their turn is determined by their speed and the results of a dice roll. Your turn priority is your speed + (1 x D6). Units with the highest turn priority go first, and units with the lowest go last. Turn order will be listed on every update. If a player doesn't take their action in an update, their action that turn will be skipped.
KO'd players will automatically be revived with 10% of their max HP at the end of combat. There are other means of reviving players in the middle of battle, though they require abilities, items, or particularly effective healing attempts.
There are also preset abilities that can be learned throughout the game, at various sources. You can mix these in with your custom abilities to create a build that works perfectly for you.
Here is a list of all damage types.
Impact: inflicted by bludgeoning weapons. Can occasionally stagger an enemy, hindering their accuracy and evasion.
Slash: inflicted by blades. Can occasionally cause enemies to bleed.
Puncture: inflicted by thrusting weapons and projectiles. Can occasionally weaken an enemy, reducing their damage output.
Water: inflicted by hydromancy and water-infused weapons. Can occasionally douse the target in water, making them vulnerable to electricity.
Fire: inflicted by pyromancy and fire-infused weapons. Can occasionally light the target on fire.
Earth: inflicted by geomancy and earth-infused weapons. Can occasionally shatter an enemy's defenses, leaving them vulnerable.
Wind: inflicted by aeromancy and wind-infused weapons. Can occasionally disarm the target, weakening them or forcing them to grab their weapon.
Ice: inflicted by cryomancy and ice-infused weapons. Can occasionally freeze the target.
Electric: inflicted by electromancy and lightning-infused weapons. Can occasionally electrify the target, which also shocks nearby enemies.
Toxic: inflicted by poisons. Can occasionally poison the target.
Magic: inflicted by magic. Can occasionally hex the target, making them more vulnerable to status effects.
Light: inflicted by light magic. Can occasionally blind the target, or severely damage eldritch creatures.
Dark: inflicted by dark magic. Can occasionally corrupt the target, which can frequently lead to an early demise.
If you are below 30% of your max equip load, you'll gain +1 to your evasion dice rolls.
If you're between 30% and 60%, your evasion won't be impacted at all.
If you're over 60%, you'll gain -1 to your evasion rolls.
If you're over 100%, you won't be able to dodge attacks at all.
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