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

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

Postby ZeroParadox » Sun May 22, 2016 8:15 am

Fantasy Fanatic Wrote: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.


Think I'll try that anyway. It's a desperate situation that calls for desperate measures. And since I don't really know how magic is supposed to work in this universe I'm pretty much winging it. My interpretation at the moment is simply Maxwell tells his magic what he wants and wills it into being.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Sun May 22, 2016 9:34 am

ZeroParadox Wrote:
Fantasy Fanatic Wrote: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.


Think I'll try that anyway. It's a desperate situation that calls for desperate measures. And since I don't really know how magic is supposed to work in this universe I'm pretty much winging it. My interpretation at the moment is simply Maxwell tells his magic what he wants and wills it into being.


While I haven't really hashed out all the details concerning magic, there is still some lore if you wish for me to write it out here. It could help you get a feel for the limits and possibilities concerning magic.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Sun May 22, 2016 10:06 am

Heh, nice one there ZeroParadox. I was thinking you were about to fall into the same trap as the others and become immobilized. Instead, you just happened to find the last character in these dungeons. The two of you are now free to interact. And sorry for interrupting your attempts at doing magic...
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby ZeroParadox » Sun May 22, 2016 5:07 pm

Don't fret, FF. I like to post in a way that gives some options. If something interrupts the flow I'm cool with that.

I'd like to take up your offer of lore on magic. I'd also like the lore of Demons, if it's no trouble as I believe the cell Max found also contains a Lesser Demon.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Firehead » Sun May 22, 2016 8:19 pm

Sorry, didn't realize this would get rolling that quickly, so I didn't think to warn you I'd be away from home without internet for a bit.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Sun May 22, 2016 10:10 pm

Lore: Magic.
Magic fills everything in the world, be it living or dead. The natural magic existing in everything is known as neutral magic and is what all other magic derives from. Whenever someone uses magic, they begin by taking magic either from the surrounding area or directly from the magic inside themselves. Following that, the magic is then molded into the appropriate form to suit the casters needs. The most common forms magic tends to be molded into are Elemental, Dark, Dead, Living, Dense and Burst. There exist more types but these six are the most common and most spells fall into this category. Magical forms however tend to be neglected since most casters unconsciously form magic by instinct. The proper utilization of the term is mostly used by Alchemists where knowing the forms helps with their research.

Since magic exists in everything, Everything has a certain resistance to magic. Living objects tend to have a much higher magical resistance due to them constantly stockpiling magic and building up their resistance. Meaning they retain this trait even after death. While magic is a force of instinct, Alchemist constantly work to improve spells efficiency, meaning that most spells require the proper instructions or to have been memorized if they are to be cast at peak efficiency.

Lore: Demons.
Demons used to be what is commonly known as a summoning race. Back when Demons could only be summoned as companions for a limited time, there was a hero who decided to try and keep a demon in the realm of the 10 lands for as long as he could. He managed to hold the Demon in the 10 lands for three years before having to let her go. However, during these three years, much had happened and the pair had found themselves having fallen in love with each other. And when the Demon was sent back to her realm, she yearned for her lover and awaited the day he would summon her again. Somehow, her love for him managed to reach between the realms and let her summon herself to his side. (See the lore on Summoning for more details as well as a proper explanation.)
In the end, they had children and their children could remain in the 10 lands without being summoned due to them being born there. And thus the species of Demons became native to the ten lands.

There exist many different types of Demons and their powers wary greatly. Common traits to be found in Demons are horns, wings tails and red or black skin of some kind. Some Demons also have the ability to change their appearance.

Lesser Demon.
Lesser Demons are Demons born with a magical level and strength lower or equal to the the average Human. Lesser Demons are commonly born in families where only one parent was of Demon heritage.

Demon.
A regular Demon possess a strong connection to magic and with greater strength than average humans. Regular Demons are usually bigger in size than Lesser Demons.

Greater Demon.
Greater Demons are Demons with powers equal to those of old Wizards and Warriors. Greater Demons are the result of regular Demons having cultivated and improved their own powers under a long time.

Royal Demon.
Royal Demons are much like regular Demons but have two abilities that sets them apart from the rest. Their ability to make others follow their every command by looking them in the eyes and their unusual longevity that can almost rival the one natural to Elves.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Sun May 22, 2016 10:11 pm

Firehead Wrote:Sorry, didn't realize this would get rolling that quickly, so I didn't think to warn you I'd be away from home without internet for a bit.

Nah, it's no biggie. It gave me plenty of time to get some other details worked out. Now we just need Zankio to act before the rest can act as well.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Randomizer4 » Sun May 22, 2016 10:13 pm

Loving the lore :) excited to see what'll happen
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Sun May 22, 2016 10:31 pm

Randomizer4 Wrote:Loving the lore :) excited to see what'll happen

I try.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby ZeroParadox » Sun May 22, 2016 11:03 pm

Hmm, all living things have magic. Would that mean magic can be drawn from a person? Or given to another? If so this could result in some amusing situations..
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Sun May 22, 2016 11:25 pm

In theory, yes. However, since magic withing living things is constantly moving, you would have to wrestle control over it from the other person first unless they gave it willingly. That's why first step of life steal spells always involve some kind of mind control. However, a branding is a high level seal that has a minimum of 5 different functions woven together, making it a level five spell. Not an easy thing to dispel. At the very least, it would require an Alchemist to remove one. Or someone with equally high understanding of how the brands work. Of course, you could always try. But simply inactivating it by draining it won't work because of fail safes.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby ZeroParadox » Sun May 22, 2016 11:41 pm

Actually, I was curious if there was a ritual to gather the magic stored in someone else should they be willing to give it. Take the current scenario between Edna and Maxwell. Max is having to wait for his reserves to refill. Edna and the others in the cell could have some surplus magic to give. If they are willing could it be done?
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Mon May 23, 2016 7:46 am

Yes, transferring magic is possible, if an unpleasant experience on both sides of the deal. The ones giving up their magic feel it leaving and the empty feeling that follows has an unnatural feel to it that is nothing like the feeling when you've used up your magic instead. The one receiving the magic will feel their bodies filling with an itchy and violent flow of cold energy that is trying to push its way out of their body. Using someone else's magic takes a lot more focus and that magic will actively try and use itself up as soon as you begin preparing a spell. This could easily result in the caster overpowering the spell, releasing excess magic into it's most basic form, energy.

And when magic is directly converted into energy, it comes out as a searingly hot light that burns anything in it's vicinity. Fortunately this can all be avoided it the one receiving the magic begins casting their spell before the transfer and break off the transfer just before the spell is completed.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby ZeroParadox » Mon May 23, 2016 1:21 pm

Fair enough. Perhaps down the road Maxwell can develope more pleasant rituals. :)
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Fantasy Fanatic » Mon May 23, 2016 4:36 pm

Oh god... I so enjoy reading whatever your characters are saying, and it will be delightful once I'm able to reveal what's been going on behind the scenes once the two groups have united. It will explain everything about why it is so silent right now.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby ZeroParadox » Mon May 23, 2016 4:47 pm

We'll need some sort of structure in place for interacting, I think. I feel our timezones are off and some of us are unavailable to others for open character interaction,I think.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Zankio » Mon May 23, 2016 5:33 pm

Fantasy Fanatic Wrote:Oh god... I so enjoy reading whatever your characters are saying, and it will be delightful once I'm able to reveal what's been going on behind the scenes once the two groups have united. It will explain everything about why it is so silent right now.


I look forward to it, trying not to expect anything while remaining prepared for everything. Though a little unpreparedness is fun too.

ZeroParadox Wrote:We'll need some sort of structure in place for interacting, I think. I feel our timezones are off and some of us are unavailable to others for open character interaction,I think.


I'll try to check as often as possible, but until Thursday I wont be able to post much before 8am PST, but after that I should be able to post as much as I can.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Randomizer4 » Mon May 23, 2016 5:36 pm

ZeroParadox Wrote:We'll need some sort of structure in place for interacting, I think. I feel our timezones are off and some of us are unavailable to others for open character interaction,I think.


I'm a bit hampered by my final exams currently, but afterwards I should have seas of time! I live in CEST though xD
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Zankio » Mon May 23, 2016 7:27 pm

Perhaps it'd be best to let firehead and kitsune get a post in before we continue.
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Re: Adventures in the land of Berra. (Behind the story)

Postby Lazy Kitsune » Mon May 23, 2016 7:38 pm

Hey, my posts are based solely on watching and listening right now. If I see an opportunity to contribute meaningfully, I will, but for now, feel free to move on without me posting. Still, waiting for Firehead is probably the best call.
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