Mysterious crystals have begin to show up around the world. No one is really sure what they're made if, or where they came from, and it's really got them confused. But what has them even more confused is the fact that strange and deadly creatures are starting to appear along with them. They've figured out that these large crystals seem to keep the monsters at bay, and are able to enchant weapons to give them the power to slay the beasts. However, the simple fact that they're there has everyone very, very concerned. No longer are people worried about warring with each other, for they've got bigger fish to fry...

However, try as they might, the governments of the world are just not having much luck training their armies against this new enemy. They've been reduced to keeping a solely defensive position, with more and more of the world turning into a barren wasteland inhabited only by these foul demons and their kin. Lately, though, some brave individuals have been stepping forward, claiming that they may be able to stop the advances of these monsters by seeking out the lair of their leader and slaying him, her, or it. Desperate to be rid of these beings so they can continue squabbling amongst themselves, every nation that is able has been sending willing adventurers out to heed the requests of this wise council in order to accomplish their goal. And, as you've no doubt figured, one of these adventurers is you!



Information on stats and the like:

The following stats are useful in this RP: Attack, Defense, Intelligence, Wisdom , Agility, Speed, Luck, and Charm.

Your base stats are determined in two ways. First, you roll a D6 (die with six sides) for each stat, and there is your initial total. Then, each race gets specific bonuses and penalties. Since I don't have a comprehensive list of races yet, and I don't want to limit players, I'll have a forum post that lists the races, which will be added to each time someone makes a character of a new race. The player who creates the character defines the bonuses and penalties, but keep them within reason, as I have the right to edit/make changes at any time.

Your HP starts at 25 and you gain 10 per level.
MP starts at 15 and is used for both Skills and Spells. Most classes gain 5 per level, but the Mage, Cleric, Druid, and Bard gain 10.

Definition of stats:

Attack (Att) and Defense (Def): Pretty self explanatory, this is how hard you hit and how hard you can be hit.
Intelligence (Int): How strong your spells are, and how quickly you can figure out puzzles.
Wisdom (Wis): How many spells you can remember, and how likely you are at countering incoming spells.
Speed (Spd): How fast you can move in a turn.
Agility (Agi): How quickly you can overcome obstacles and resist slowdown from terrain.
Luck (Lck): How good you are at dodging attacks and traps.
Charm (Cha): How suave, good-looking, and moxious you are.

After your base stats and race are determined, you get to decide your character's class. You have the following options, which each have their own inner workings: Berserker, Warrior, Cleric, Mage, Druid, Ranger, Thief, and Bard.

Each class specializes in a different stat, and gets an extra stat point in their specialty upon leveling. The correlations are: Attack - Berserker, Defense - Warrior, Intelligence - Cleric, Wisdom - Mage, Speed - Druid, Agility - Ranger, Luck - Thief, and Charm - Bard.

Additionally, each class has a special technique or class of techniques that they can utilize. Berserkers can Enrage, Warriors can Train, Clerics can Shield, Mages can Divine, Druids can Transform, Rangers can Aim, Thieves can Pickpocket, and Bards can Play Songs. Each of these skills will be explained later.

On top of these class-unique skills, there are many basic and some advanced Skills that can be learned. Each player is entitled to 2 skills at the beginning, and an extra every time they level. You may neglect to learn a skill upon levelup to obtain an Advanced Skill on the next levelup. Some skills are as follows, along with the stat that helps them work.

Intimidate (Att), Charge (Att), Push (Att), Curl Up (Def), Swim (Def), Extended Travel (Def), Gather Information (Int), Sneak (Int), Focus (Int), Recall Memories (Wis), Inspect (Wis), Meditate (Wis), Swift Travel (Spd), Eye of the Tiger (Spd), Escape (Spd), Climb (Agi), Sprint (Agi), Stretch (Agi), Find Bargain (Lck), Discover Secret (Lck), Discover Treasure (Lck), Sing (Cha), Flirt (Cha), Haggle (Cha)

Advanced skills: Mega Impact (Att), Endurance of the Titans (Def), Scry (Int), Heightened Senses (Wis), Tornado Rush (Spd), Scope (Agi), Discover Shortcut (Lck), Seduce (Cha)

Spells: Whatever you feel isn't totally broken at the moment, since I have no good ideas besides the generic and I'm lazy atm. Just make sure to list the name, MP cost, required level, and Wisdom Class when you submit. I'm liable to fill it in for you or discard your spell if you don't. And even if you do. But I'll try not to unless there's a good reason. Characters may learn a spell instead of a skill as they level up, and it is also possible to find some trainers or scrolls that may bestow skills or spells upon a character. However, trainers cost money to work, and scrolls can only be read by one person. You can't teach a known spell to another character, nor can you teach a known skill to another player. They'll have to figure it out on their own.

Class Specific Skills:

Enrage: Combat skill. The berserker enrages themselves, forcing their attack stat to soar. It also gives them extra temporary hit points to help them hang on longer. However, their Luck and Agility both drop, and if the berserker misses, there is a slight chance they may hit their allies in their frenzied rage. Lasts 2 turns plus the user's level. 10MP.

Train: Noncombat skill. Temporarily allows you to sacrifice one point of Defense for 3 points of a boost in any stat of your choice. Lasts 10 turns. 10MP.

Shield: Anytime skill. The cleric focuses their energy to form a mystic shield around one party member, doubling their defense and chance to dispell incoming spells. Lasts 3 turns. 15MP.

Divine: Anytime skill. The mage focuses their mind to look up to the stars, to hear their whispers of knowledge. It is impossible to predict what they may say, but it will be of great use. However, the mage must spend 2 turns to divine, and if they are struck before they can finish, the stars will not speak to them. 15MP.

Transform: Noncombat skill. The druid's connection with nature allows them to take on animal forms. The specific animal depends on the druid, but there are four categories of forms with different benefits: Attack form doubles attack and halves agility, Defense form doubles defense and halves attack, Travel form doubles speed and halves luck, and Magic form doubles intelligence and halves defense. This skill also allows the user to return to their natural form. 10MP to transform, 5MP to revert.

Aim: Combat skill. The ranger will skip the round to take greater aim. If they are struck this turn, they may not fire, but if the attack is successful, it is a guaranteed critical hit. 5MP.

Pickpocket: Noncombat skill. Steals an item from the target, if successful. Be warned, though, for if you fail, you will likely enrage your target, causing them to attack. 5MP.

Play Song: Skill's usability depends on the song. Bards may learn songs, which act like spells. There are many songs, and they are often enchanted with magical effects. Common songs are listed below with their MP costs:

Serenade of the Soul. Close range AoE. Noncombat. Restores 4 * the bard's level in HP, and 2 * the bard's level in MP. 10MP.
Sonata of Vigor. Close range AoE. Anytime. Adds attack stat equal to the bard's level, and defense equal to half of the bard's level. Lasts 4 turns. 15MP.
Symphony of Destruction. Targeted. Combat. Treat this as a non-elemental spell of attack power 3 * the bard's level. 10MP.
Song of the Maiden's Kindness. Targeted. Anytime. Base 15% chance of Sleep, with an additional 2% per point of Charm. Double effectiveness against Good-aligned targets. 5MP.

Advanced Skills:

Mega Impact: Noncombat skill. Must be at least 30 feet away from target. Skip one turn, then roll 1d20, +2 if target is not watching or distracted, -2 if on slippery terrain, +1 if moving downhill or -1 if moving uphill. If the result is 12 or greater, you have connected with your target, immediately entering combat with them and making one free attack against them with strength 30. They are also knocked back 10 feet, sustaining a strength 5 hit if they hit something. If a 20+ is rolled when rolling to connect, treat the attack as a critical. If the die reads less than 12, then you have missed. Move 5 feet behind your target, alerting them to your presence immediately and giving them a free attack with a +4 to strength as they swing at your exposed backside while you attempt to reduce momentum. 30MP.

Endurance of the Titans: Passive skill. Anytime you would die or fall unconsious under normal conditions, roll 1d20, plus a quarter of your defense. If the result is at least 16, you will survive with 1hp.

Scry: Noncombat skill. First declare what you are scrying for. You must either scry for an object or a person, and must have some object connected to them. The DM will secretly roll 1d20 + a third of the user's intelligence. If the result is 15 or greater, the DM must secretly reveal to you the exact location of the object sought. Otherwise, the DM will roll 1d2. If the second die is 2, the DM will report that the scrying attempt failed. If it is 1, the DM will give a false location to you. 20MP.

Heightened Senses: Anytime skill. Add 1 point to all of your other stats for every 5 points in Wisdom. Lasts 5 combat turns, or 20 noncombat turns. 25MP.

Tornado Rush: Combat skill. Target a foe and roll 1d20 to hit. If the attack hits, roll 1d20 to wound as normal, but use your speed stat instead of attack. Make modifications as normal. If you miss, skip 1 turn due to dizziness. If you roll 1 for accuracy, you must skip a second turn as you throw up. 20MP.

Scope: Noncombat skill. Allows you to see up to 4 times your normal sight distance. Lasts only the turn used. 10MP.

Discover Shortcut: Noncombat skill. Roll 1d20, plus a quarter of your luck, minus the dungeon level. If the result is 15 or higher, a shortcut in the room is discovered. Where it leads, however, is anybody's guess.... 20MP.

Seduce: Anytime skill. Roll 1d20 plus the difference in your charisma and your target's. If the result is 15 or higher, the target immediately becomes Smitten with you. It will not attack if in combat, and may try to romance you. Lasts 10 turns. 25MP.