The CYDRPG. Chapter 1: Tides of Darkness.

[mrhoboman]

Story:

Long ago, in a universe where planes met, there was a band of heroes, fighting their own battles in their worlds, defeating evil was an everyday task for them.

One day, the evil got tired of losing, and they united forces against the isolated heroes who were defenseless against these evils.

The so called Dark Empire soon conquered the world and their leaders, The Sinistrals led by a demon named Astertoth defeated hero after hero, eons have passed since then and the evil still domains this planes, regardless of how many brave heroes have risen again from the lineage of the ancient ones, they all have been silenced... but from that same linage, alas almost extinct, a new league of powerful freedom fighters will rise, and hope will be lit again.

Explanation:

You create a character and try to stop the evil forces of the Dark Empire and the Sinistrals.

You start in a little town called Durotar

You can see the town map here!


Non Playable Characters Description:

Gale, The wizard: An old wizard, you can go with him for counseling and tips, you should go with him the first time you play.

Warriv, The Leader: The leader of the town, you can go with him for quests and for tips.

Leyra, The hirer: You can hire partners here.

Akara, the healer: Go to her to revive a fallen parter or to heal your HP or MP.

Charsi, the Blacksmith: You can buy weapons and armor from her, and take her materials to forge some.

Kyron, the Innkeeper: Go and rest in the inn, and get some quests too.

Guards, They will ask you for little chores.

Sign Ups:

Fill this up I'll take care of everything else, simple enough, righty?

Name:
Race: (any from any videogame, cartoon or anything like that.)
Looks:
(I'll fill out everything else)

[ledcampbell]

Looks fun. I'm in!

Name: Sarah
Race: Elven, though there may be a little human blood in her (like 1/16th human or something)
Looks: Medium height, rather skinny. Has dark hair that runs down to the middle of her back - like Limstella's but fuller. A little pale, but far from ashen. Favors white silk dresses and black sandals.

That enough info?

[magicfreak]

Yeah, this looks interesting. By the way, isn't Durotar from Warcraft?

Lets see, character:

Name: Lucas
Race: Half-Drow (half Dark elf)
Looks: Dark skin, long grey hair, forest green eyes. Tall, between medium weight and skinny. Usually wears a broad brimmed hat to help hide his Drow heritage, and his hair covers his slightly pointed ears. Normally wears dark green.

Also, shouldn't we say their class or something like that?

[mrhoboman]

It is? Well, Gale drew the map and the name of the town in the RPG, maybe it was in purpose because the world this thing takes place is basically a mash up of VG worlds, maybe it's just the name, hence why he used a bit of self insertion... but oh well.

In this RPG, everything is mainly RNG based, damage against monsters and pretty much almost everything else.

You decide everything you do also, I'll figure out the rest, like attacking Melee if you run out of MP and the like.

Led

Name: Sarah
Race: Elven, though there may be a little human blood in her (like 1/16th human or something)
HP: 10/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 0/20
Level 1
Items: Longbow (1-5 damage), Steel Arrows x30.
Spells:
1 MP: Foie : 1-4 damage : Fire Magic.
5 MP: Junk Arrow : 5-10 damage: Physical Skill.
2 MP: Rage: Makes your power go up by 4 in 5 attacks: SS

While walking around town, minding your own business, you find this old piece of paper with scribblings around, you manage to read it and it says.

"I once believed.

Others looked up to me for strength, for my faith was a pillar in the house of the Elders. I once believed in something greater than myself; I believed that the faithful would be rewarded and the evil would be punished.

I believed the Prophecies of the Final Day to be mere superstitions - and that even if they had any credence at all, as our ancestors believed, the events they spoke of would never come to fruition in our time.

I was a fool.

The gods have not revealed their divine plan to me, nor have they blessed me with their countenance. But I am certain of one terrible fact - At long last, the prophecies have begun to fulfill themselves.

First, there was Tellius...

Asteroth, Lord of Demons, cast his shadow over the quiet continent and set his demonic minions loose across the countryside. A number of valiant heroes rose up to challenge Asteroth's wrath and hunted the demonlord into the bowels of the earth itself. Only by the grace of the Light did they vanquish Asteroth's mortal host and put an end to his nefarious schemes.

It seemed that the Lord of Demons had been defeated, and my heart took solace in this affirmation of my faith...but alas, the nightmare was only beginning.

Somehow, Asteroth's terrible spirit survived and took root within the very hero who struck him down. Wearing the guise of the hero, Asteroth set out to free his demon brothers from their imprisonment in the East.

Just as before, a new band of heroes arose to put a halt to Asteroth's dark quest. Though the Lord of Demons succeeded in freeing his brothers from bondage, their reunion would be short-lived. The mortal heroes managed to vanquish every demon in their lands. Only Asteroth was left unaccounted for.

Once again, it seemed justice had been served. Blind as I was, I clung to the path of the righteous - believing that perhaps, finally, all was well...that the nightmare had given way to a dream of peace.

But the plague of evil persists, and I...grow weary.

For now, the nightmare has started once again.

Asteroth has resurfaced, and behind him marches the vast Army of Destruction. He has gathered a legion of demons that revel in mayhem and wanton chaos - and they are headed right towards us...right toward the holy mountain our ancestors swore to protect. It is obvious Asteroth comes to assail us, seeking the Heart of the Universe. And my faith, once unwavering, is now shaken to the very core.

The prophecies that spoke of this day have at last come true. Doom has come to our world.

As I have said, my brothers, I grow weary. I have no doubt that evil exists. I have seen it with my own eyes; I have seen its cruelty. But it is not cruel for the gods to give hope, only to dash that hope again and again?

In my youth, I tried as best I could to prepare for such an event. It was, at one time, the very reason for my existence. But now that the moment is in hand, I feel old. I fell afraid. I fell that I have lost my strength.

I confess that my faith no longer guides my path. It is with a heavy heart that I take my leave of you my brothers. I would say that I will pray for you, but I fear my prayers would fall on deaf ears.

May you someday find the truth, and may truth finally give you freedom.

Yours in sorrow,
Ord Rekar
Elder of Tel Naga"

You leave the letter, feeling faint hearted... and a voice calls to you.

Gale: Yes... the Heart of the universe was later found by Asteroth, and you know what happened later... the world was taken... we ended up like we are now... sad isn't it?

Gale: Say, you're an adventurer, right? I need help from you, this is a letter from Ord Rekar, and I believe his magical annotations are in a shack not far from town, but the place is infested with monsters... I can't go there now... if you bring Ord Rekar's annotations to me, I'll reward you.

What do you do?

magicfreak

Name: Lucas
Race: Half-Drow
HP:10/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 0/30
Level 1
Items: Wooden Staff
Spells:
2 MP: Heal :Heals 5 HP: Support Magic
1 MP: Ryuker: 3-5 Damage: Lighting Magic

As you enter town, you see a guard with a bottle, he runs at you.

Guard: OH! A DEMON... DIE!


Guard:
HP: 10/10
Spells: ???

The guard slashes at you!
You take 2 damage!


Name: Lucas
Race: Half-Drow
HP:8/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 0/30
Level 1
Items: Wooden Staff
Spells:
2 MP: Heal :Heals 5 HP: Support Magic
1 MP: Ryuker: 3-5 Damage: Lighting Magic


What do you do?

[ledcampbell]

Sarah: Ord Rakar...I am curious to read his annotations as well. I am willing to bring them to you...though my skill isn't as polished as it once was.

OOC: Go ahead and just call her Elven - if Ena's a Red Dragon, Sarah's an Elf. ;D

[mrhoboman]

Led

You head out of town towards the shack, and you encounter a group enemies!

Goblin 1
5/5 HP

Goblin 2
5/5 HP

Goblin 3
5/5 HP

VS


Name: Sarah
Race: Elven, though there may be a little human blood in her (like 1/16th human or something)
HP: 10/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 0/20
Level 1
Items: Longbow (1-5 damage), Steel Arrows x30.
Spells:
1 MP: Foie : 1-4 damage : Fire Magic.
5 MP: Junk Arrow : 5-10 damage: Physical Skill.
2 MP: Rage: Makes your power go up by 4 in 5 attacks: SS

What do you do?

[ledcampbell]

I fire a Steel Arrow at Goblin 3.

OOC: Also, a question. Does mana regenerate naturally, ala Oblivion, or do I need to chug potions/rest, ala Morrowind?

[mrhoboman]

Led

In battle, you need to chug potions, outside of battle, it simply regenerates.

You fire a Steel Arrow at Goblin 3.
Goblin 3 takes 3 damage!

Goblin 1 throws a rock at you.
You take 1 damage!

Goblin 2 throws a rock at you.
You take 2 damage!

Goblin 3 throws a rock at you.
You take 1 damage!


Goblin 1
5/5 HP

Goblin 2
5/5 HP

Goblin 3
2/5 HP

VS


Name: Sarah
Race: Elven, though there may be a little human blood in her (like 1/16th human or something)
HP: 6/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 0/20
Level 1
Items: Longbow (1-5 damage), Steel Arrows x30.
Spells:
1 MP: Foie : 1-4 damage : Fire Magic.
5 MP: Junk Arrow : 5-10 damage: Physical Skill.
2 MP: Rage: Makes your power go up by 4 in 5 attacks: SS

What do you do?

[ledcampbell]

I attack Goblin three again with another Steel Arrow.

[mrhoboman]

Led

You fire a Steel Arrow at Goblin 3.
Goblin 3 takes 4 damage!
Goblin 3 dies!
You get 10 exp points.

Goblin 1 throws a rock at you.
You take no damage!

Goblin 2 throws a rock at you.
You take 1 damage!


Goblin 1
5/5 HP

Goblin 2
5/5 HP


VS


Name: Sarah
Race: Elven, though there may be a little human blood in her (like 1/16th human or something)
HP: 5/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 10/20
Level 1
Items: Longbow (1-5 damage), Steel Arrows x28.
Spells:
1 MP: Foie : 1-4 damage : Fire Magic.
5 MP: Junk Arrow : 5-10 damage: Physical Skill.
2 MP: Rage: Makes your power go up by 4 in 5 attacks: SS

What do you do?

[ledcampbell]

I fire Junk Arrow at Goblin 2

[mrhoboman]

Led

You fire Junk Arrow at Goblin 3.
Goblin 2 takes 9 damage!
Goblin 2 dies!
You get 10 exp points.
LEVEL UP! (Stat ups available after battle)

Goblin 1 throws a rock at you.
You take 1 damage!

Goblin 1
5/5 HP

VS


Name: Sarah
Race: Elven, though there may be a little human blood in her (like 1/16th human or something)
HP: 4/10
MP 5/10
Exp: 0/30
Level 2
Items: Longbow (1-5 damage), Steel Arrows x28.
Spells:
1 MP: Foie : 1-4 damage : Fire Magic.
5 MP: Junk Arrow : 5-10 damage: Physical Skill.
2 MP: Rage: Makes your power go up by 4 in 5 attacks: SS

What do you do?

[magicfreak]

Lucas: I'm not a demon!

*attempts to knock out guard*

[mrhoboman]

magicfreak

The guard appears to be quite angry (and drunk) and isn't listening to your reasoning.

You shove him, he falls on his face.
Guard takes 1 damage!

The guard stumbles up again and slashes at you, but since he's drunk...
The attack missed!

Guard:
HP: 9/10

VS

Name: Lucas
Race: Half-Drow
HP:8/10
MP 10/10
Exp: 0/30
Level 1
Items: Wooden Staff
Spells:
2 MP: Heal :Heals 5 HP: Support Magic
1 MP: Ryuker: 3-5 Damage: Lighting Magic

[ledcampbell]

I fire another Steel Arrow at Goblin 1.