Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

[ZeroParadox]

Maybe one day our characters get it in their head to try and change it. Or we all end up in some kind of sex dungeon. I hope RNJesus is kind to us xD

Maybe we can change it and have our own sex dungeons on the side.

BTW, FF, I edited my post. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Maybe one day our characters get it in their head to try and change it. Or we all end up in some kind of sex dungeon. I hope RNJesus is kind to us xD

Maybe we can change it and have our own sex dungeons on the side.

BTW, FF, I edited my post. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

NP.

[Randomizer4]

Should I continue a bit further or wait for the rest?

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Should I continue a bit further or wait for the rest?

Probably best if we wait for the rest to catch up.

[Randomizer4]

Should I continue a bit further or wait for the rest?

Probably best if we wait for the rest to catch up.

Sure thing!

Enjoying so far?

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Should I continue a bit further or wait for the rest?

Probably best if we wait for the rest to catch up.

Sure thing!

Enjoying so far?

I sure am. Also, due to interactions with a Beastman, Beast man lore has become available. Yay. Feel free to request more of the lore to learn about the land of Berra!

[Randomizer4]

Oh well I don't want to turn you into a loreslave, but please I like to know more about the race that rescued me

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Oh well I don't want to turn you into a loreslave, but please I like to know more about the race that rescued me

Lore: Elves.
Elves are but one of the many races that walk the ten lands. Looking close to identical to humans, Elves are easily identified by their pointy ears. Elves are also notorious for their longevity. However, there exist numerous different types of Elves. A few others are Dark Elves, Blood Elves and Wild Elves. Elves are deeply connected to their magic and their body changes to resemble the magic that they use. Elves who use water magic will find their appearance changing towards that of water living creatures, those practicing plant like magic will find themselves grow faster and able to gather energy from sunlight. The way their magic changes them can differ greatly. The change is however a long time process and it could take decades for changes to begin appearing. Young Elves usually retain their human like appearance until they've grown up past the age of 50.

Differences:
Regular Elves:
Regular Elves below the age of 50 usually keep their human like appearance and can easily be mistaken for one. And just like humans, the many skin, hair and eye colors are the same. Regular Elves can be found all over the 10 lands and are just as common as your average Human, Beastman or Orc.
Dark Elves:
A rare breed of Elves who gain additional powers while in the dark. With exceptional night vision and the common trait to turn themselves invisible in the moonlight, they are a rare sight. Of course, if seen in plain daylight they're easy to distinguish as they tend to have a skin color of either Black, or some variation of gray. The traits of Dark Elves tend to appear in Elven families who live close to the southern border of Berra, making them an even more unusual sight in the north.
Blood Elves:
The most distinguishing trait among the Blood Elves are their longer and sharper pointed ears, their crimson red irises and unique orange-red skin color. Blood Elves remain pretty much a mystery, appearing only 130 years ago on Berra. "Said to have abandoned their gods, a group of Elves were said to have left for the wilderness, studying forbidden magic until they managed to transform themselves into Blood Elves while also losing their sanity." That is the common story between other Elves of how Blood Elves came to be. Any and all Blood Elves that make an appearance, they all seem to be crazy to some degree. The most common trait between them is their insatiable blood lust. So many end up being killed in self defense, making it hard to find where they come from, especially since they seem to somehow manage to appear from out of nowhere.
Wild Elves.
Wild Elves are Elves who live in the wild with no form of society. Not much is known about them besides their abilities to shape shift and how they seem to favor nature above else. Their close connection to nature also extends to their magic making them natural spell casters. These elusive Elves are best left alone since their magic mostly reacts to their emotions and can become extremely dangerous.

[Lazy Kitsune]

Hey, sorry for the late reply, I hope its still OK for me to join.

Name: Vella Antina
Age: 18
Race: Elf
Class: Rogue

Spoiler (click to show/hide):

Stats: You get 6 points to set out and are free to move others around.
Strength: 10-3 (7)
Dexterity: 10+8 (18)
Constitution: 10-2 (8)
Intelligence: 10+2 (12)
Wisdom: 10-3 (7)
Charisma: 10+4 (14)

Additional stats:
Speed: 125 ((Strength + Dexterity) / 2) x 10
Health: 110 ((Constitution + Charisma) / 2) x 10
Magical Potential:95 ((Intelligence + Wisdom) / 2) x 10
Appearance: 133 ((Constitution + Dexterity + Charisma) / 3) x 10

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Yep, totally fine to still join. The story is still at a point where I can manage to get you into the story. However, I noticed an error with your stats. Your Wisdom is set as 8 when it's supposed to be 7 from removing 3 points. This also means your MP isn't 100 but 95. Otherwise it's all good. Thanks for fixing it. However I wish to ask you about a certain thing on how to introduce you into the story through a PM, so do check your messages as you see this.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

It is getting a little hard to progress through the story without Firehead acting... But I guess we don't all have as much time as each other. All we can do is wait. Thankfully the rest of you can still progress unless you run into Eliza and Auri. Unfortunately, some are rather close to doing it, mostly since I'm trying to make you all converge at the same place so that the group will officially come together.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Sorry Randomizer4 and Lady Kitsune. Seems you're now stuck, just like Zankio until Firehead comes back.

[Randomizer4]

Oki then, maybe you could tell me a little about humans and or gnolls while we're stuck

[ZeroParadox]

Just wanted to let everyone know that my posting schedule can be pretty consistent during weekdays. Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm Central time. But weekends are pretty much random as you can imagine.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Lore: Humans.
Humans are a common sight in any of the big cities of Berra or any other of the 10 lands. As the race that originally settled most cities in the 10 lands, Humans are essentially the backbone of society. For as long as anyone can remember, Humans have been the race to capitalize both trade and transport. Whenever you find yourself in need of a merchant, it's almost a sure thing that you're looking for a human. If you wish to find a safe path along the sea, a Human will be your guide. It was the Human society that made the villages into towns and towns into cities. It was their close knit society that brought together other races that wished to be a part of their greatness. As the other races joined the human society it changed and adapted into what eventually became the present world. Were it not for the Humans, Elves would still live in the forests, without the knowledge of metal. Were it not for Humans, Orcs would still wage war on themselves and others to please their gods in bloody combat instead of honorary duels. And were it not for Humans, the Darwfs wouldn't have seen the light of the sun and found their connection to earth broaden into garden work and reveal to them the beauty of the world. Humans brought unity to the ten lands, that all agree upon. However, while humans united all the races, they never saw themselves as superior for it. The Human race is ancient and and said to have come from beyond the 10 lands. When they found their way into this world, they had already suffered war and oppression and wished to never repeat it. So in the end, they did the best they could to secure a better future, and the world before you is the result of their efforts.

While Humans where for a long time seen by the other races as divine sent by their gods to enlighten them, that notion died out after a few generations. Now, humans are the norm of society, just like the other races and just like the humans of old wished.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Lore: Gnolls.
Gnolls are humanoid creature with an appearance similar to that of a hyena walking on two legs. It is usually hard to differentiate their gender until you hear their voice or see a pregnant one. Gnolls are also purely carnivores which is highly suggested by their sharp teeth.

While Gnolls aren't a usual sight in the cities of Berra, it is not due to them being far and few in between, but due to them rather living together in communities made up purely out of other Gnolls. Gnolls are nomadic, meaning they travel constantly from place to place, leaving once again once food becomes scarce. However, with time, some tribes have settled down in permanent locations along widely used trade routes, instead relying on trade to keep themselves alive. As a nomadic people who lived in many separate tribes who rarely crossed paths with each other, each tribe has it's own unique culture and history. The most common traits within a pure Gnoll community is the importance of family and family possessions. Most, if not all of a Gnoll's possessions tend to be family heirlooms or gifts from people close to them. Meaning Gnolls rely very little on trade besides food.

A common belief for Gnolls is that their relatives spirits are always with them and their heirlooms. The magic used to preserve and repair such things are also considered to be a result of their families power. The magic to preserve, renew and repair is unique to the Gnoll race.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Also, I wish to apologize if any of you feel like I've made a choice on your behalf concerning your character whenever I write something like when they 'decide' to do or not to do something. And that anything written about the race you belong to isn't binding to your character. You may be an exception to my imagined lore if you so wish.

[ZeroParadox]

I've got no problems with your method, FF. Will of the Divine beings and such, right? I'm also enjoying the lore you're creating. Though I am a bit surprised with the humans lore. I'm used to seeing lore about how humans are this mixed bag of good and bad. This is a refreshing change of pace.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Thanks. It warms my heart that you enjoy it. Also, sorry for the unfortunate roll. Although, you could still try a wisdom roll to attempt the spell anyways. But it might have penalties if you fail it as well.

[Fantasy Fanatic]

Well, it now seems that the only one able to act until Firehead comes back is LillyMacow... This is unfortunate. But if the worst comes to worst, I might use some GM powers to do something that will blow this situation out into free roam territory again. But in all honesty, I'd rather give Firehead the option to act here. Hopefully they won't be discouraged to do so due to all the catching up they'll have to do once they return.