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Post by Zephyr Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:26 pm

so it's set in a post-medieval, pre-industrial fantasy world where specially-attuned young warriors where they are spiritually linked to ancient demigods and legendary heroes in order to give them incredible powers

I guess they'd sorta be like Stands or Personas, except instead of incorporeal manifestations of willpower, they're the image of great heroes from ages past that appear over a person's body and giving them they abilities they had
temporary though, the max time to summon this spirit depends on your own physical endurance
If I had to draw comparisons, I'd relate this to something like little witch academia, but for all forms of combat skills not just magic, meets Jojo but no homoerotic posing

So for an example, one of the characters would be a swordsman in training, linked with the spirit of the ancient hero Gwyhier, The Wind Warrior, who could magically manipulate the wind around him to either make his sword extremely fast, or send out powerful gusts of wind as attacks. Linking with Gwyhier also heightens not only his physical prowess, but martial skills as well.

So for the setting, this is in my fantasy world of Althea(which I'm using for my upcoming Axcellion story, which is set two thousand years in the past). It's post-medieval/pre-industrial, so think gunpowder/muskets/cutlasses/flintlock pistols/colonialism and such. Y'know, the time of pirates.

the story's gonna focus on expanding the possibilities of this link system, as it's brand new. Our characters are gonna be among the first to use it, and the villain's gonna have more than one

Humans are the most prominent sapient race in Althea. These and the following two races make up the Kin races of Althea, who are more attuned to Elemental magic, one of the three varieties of magic in Althea. (Elemental magic is pretty self explanatory, and is given power by the emotions of the caster.) First we have Altans, characterized by brown/red hair and fair complexions. They are skilled in trade and war. Following them are Xhenns, from the Ormus Empire to the east. They boast a proud and noble culture, and were once at war with the kingdom of Alta, where this story is set. They now share a more or less shaky truce. Xhenns are physically characterized by black hair, tanned skin, and slanted eyes. The third most prominent are the Valkans, from the Valkan peninsula in northern Alta. Valkans are a hardy people, and the only thing they know more than trade and fishing is war. They are physically characterized by blond hair and strong facial features.

Now we are getting into the Others, or races of people more attuned to magic than the other races. First is the Dijin, from the land of Seak to the northwest. They have a more mysterious and monolithic culture, mostly keeping to themselves and not engaging in trade or travel. They are more attuned to astral magic, one of the three varieties of magic in Althea. (Astral magic deals with enchantment and illusion magic and is given power by the stars, and no that doesn't mean it's more powerful at night). The Dijin are characterized by their tall stature, pale skin, and natural grooves in their faces forming geometric lines. The males shave their heads, and the females grow their hair out while leaving their foreheads and temples shaved.
Following them we have the Orune, a race of people native to the forested hills of Alta. They are a people of nomads, artisans, and druids, being more attuned to Nature magic, one of the three varieties of magic in Althea. Nature magic deals with all things that grow, and it even encompasses healing magic. Nature magic is given power by mother nature herself. Orune are characterized by their short stature, being around 3 feet tall on average. They have large noses, large feet, and curiously, they posses antlers. Anthropologists of Althea have been unable to find a genetic reason for this.


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Post by Razorshell Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:28 pm

Nice
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:12 am

Also, I should say one can only link with one hero spirit, and that is permanent
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Post by Arcus Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:13 am

Ooo pirates! Let's make this super showy.
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:16 am

now it's not gonna be about pirates, arc. I mean, I may have some pirate stuff in there at some point, like a focus of one arc down the line or something, but it ain't gonna be a main focus
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Post by Arcus Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:22 am

Well antique firearms are my jam so I'm probably going to use a character and spirit that specializes in them, personally.
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:33 am

in the current age of this story, firearms are a relatively new invention. and ancient hero spirits wouldn't know what firearms are
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Post by Arcus Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:28 pm

Yeah... However, in history, gunpowder and cannons and even muskets have existed since at least the 1200s, and since we're post dark ages, pre-industry, that would land the story in either renaissance, or golden age of piracy. Muskets and hand cannons have been continuously developed since their introduction, lending to the likes of match lock pistols and hunting rifles, however, this is a fantasy story that doesn't need to accurately rely on history and this needs ancient warriors so yeah, you're correct.
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:29 pm

wow, you really do like antique firearms
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:34 pm

But hey, your character can use muskets and pistols and whatnot. Your hero spirit can be any kind of powerful fantasy warrior archetype you want. A powerful wizard, a knight with an unbreakable shield, a smith/warrior with a devastating hammer. Spirits that utilize elements like fire and wind and stuff like that are also very viable. You could also choose an infamous thief that utilizes the very shadows to sneak around, or a skilled hunter that can magically extend his/her eyesight.
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Post by Arcus Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:44 pm

I suppose a shield could work. There've been shields developed for the purposes of working in conjunction with firearms all throughout history, even as recently as the first world war.
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Post by Arcus Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:49 pm

One such historical shield used with ranged weaponry was called a pavis, used in the early 14th century to 16th century, it was a large oblong shield that could cover the body from a crouching position. It was often used by archer and infantrymen.
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:32 pm

your rifleman doesn't have to use a shield. They can use their spirit's shield whenever they summon it
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Post by Arcus Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:58 pm

I'm just gonna go with fire since that would be kind of awesome in conjunction with a rifle or whatever.
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:18 pm

I should also point out that if one of you guys pick a certain element, other people can pick it too, it's fine if more people use the same element
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Post by Zephyr Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:05 pm

The story will take place before our characters get these links, as they get them in their orientation process at the academy. It's a special ritual that permanently links their souls to those of ancient heroes. They can even communicate directly with the heroes if they meditate and concentrate hard enough.

Name: Josen Wildress
Race: Altan
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Appearance: Short, scruffy light-brown hair. Slightly tan skin with a slim build
Weapon/Combat Proficiency: Saber/cutlass swordfighting
Weapon/Spells: A castle-forged steel cutlass called Talonfang, a family heirloom
Background: The last surviving heir in a long line of proud, skilled warriors hailing from a southern province. He was the only child, and his parents died of sickness. He grew up with the pressure of becoming a skilled swordsman to take on his family's sword, but he truly found satisfaction in gazing at the sky, watching birds, and exploring, in spite of his parents' strict training regimen. When they died and the sword passed to him, he got serious and joined the academy where this story is set, and was chosen for a hero link.
Spirit Link: Legendary Swordspell Warrior, Gwaihier the Gale
Spirit Powers: Wind manipulation, increased dexterity and magic power, wind resistance, and very limited flight


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Post by Arcus Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:13 pm

Name: Miria Rose
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Race: Xhenn
Appearance: Short, well trimmed black hair, slender, petite build
Weapon?Combat proficiency: Musket/pistol marksmanship
Weapon/Spells: A beautifully crafted fine steel and polished wood wheel-lock musket named Stormsiege
Background: A mysterious tomboyish woman skilled in ranged weaponry, not much is know about her as she prefers not to talk about her past. Perhaps if she can open up...
Spirit Link: Legendary Magic Archer, Ignedus, the wild flame
Spirit Powers: Fire manipulation, increased line of sight and field of vision, fire resistance, and limited flame shield
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