Hi, everyone.  Vaude here with a new roleplay that I hope everyone will enjoy.  There will be action.  There will be romance.  But, chiefly, there will be cooperation.

This roleplay takes place as two parts:  within a safe haven where you can discuss things with your fellows and test your unique strengths in arena matches, and within the multi-universal worlds where you combat creatures both sentient and animal with your fellows.  Your purpose is unknown, but staying inside the safe haven without doing anything for too long (three weeks) causes you to disappear.  With every disappearance, however, there is a new appearance.  Another unlucky, or lucky, person is brought to this safe haven, again with unique abilities that can help his or her comrades.

You must fight or at the very least assist to survive.  You are given food, shelter, robotic assistants that rebuild themselves, and ample amounts of time to improve yourselves and others, but you must prove useful to your community or risk being removed.  Three weeks is your allotted time before you must visit the many worlds that lay outside the gate to this sanctuary.

A job board will be provided in this RP to give people adventures and, thus, fun.  They are rated along the following tier system from lowest and least difficult to highest and most difficult:  Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Alexandrium.  Go as a group for the more difficult tiers, unless you like a challenge.  Your imagination is the only limit when fighting enemies.  Be as powerful as you'd like.

MAP OF THE HAVEN:

RULES:

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The rules are:

0.)  Have fun.
1.)  No godmodding allowed.
2.)  No auto-hitting or killing each other.  The only exception there is to this rule is in the arena, where you may fight to the death without repercussion.  Dead characters inside the arena, or even in the sanctuary will be resurrected.  Characters who die in the many worlds will stay dead unless certain exemptions are made.  Phoenix feathers and elixirs of life are two such exemptions.
3.)  You are welcome to be powerful but not overpowered when fighting other roleplayers.
4.)  Keep what you post PG-13 and stick to the site's rules.
5.)  You are recommended and welcome to participate in the main plot.  However, if you decide against it, you may take on missions small and large and not worry about following the main plot.
6.)  You are able to have two characters at the most.  If you want another, one of your existing characters has to go.
7.)  Keep your characters original.  In other words, no official characters from any piece of fiction or non-fiction except of your own imagination.  You can, however, stick to a certain fictional universe.  Kingdom Hearts or Yu Yu Hakusho! or American Dragon -- any show, anime, game, or TV series is fine and dandy.
8.)  Please post regularly, if not semi-regularly.  Posting within two weeks is recommended to keep things flowing, and within three days for arena fights.  Take too long and I will a.) send a private message to either ask you to continue posting, b.) take control of your character, or c.) remove them temporarily or in whole from the roleplay.

JOB BOARD / QUEST LIST:

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Bronze Listing:

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The Grimoire in the Goblin Den

A collection of lesser incantations and potion recipes has been lost within a cavern governed by goblins.  The author of this great book is earnest to have it returned as soon as possible before the goblins, I don't know . . . eat it.  The tome is grey, made of a unique leather, and marked with thin, green metal leaf in the shape of a four-leaf clover with laughing imps on all four corners of the front of the book.  Danger level:  1 of 5.  Rewards:  200 coins + 1 phoenix feather (max 2).  Recommended:  1 or more adventurers.

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Bug Collection

Collect at least seven giant grasshoppers from the Elysian Forest for the creation of lesser potions.  Danger level:  1 of 5.  Rewards:  700 coins.  Recommended:  2 or more adventurers.

Completed by:  Hektor, Reksis, Rhiannon, Hogarth (NPC).

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Medicinal Gatherings

Collect three bundles of each herb and medicinal plant of the following kinds from the Elysian Forest:  kingsfoil, whitenectar, living rhubarb, mandrake.  Rewards:  200 coins + 1 extra passive power + 1 extra active power.  Danger Level:  1 of 5.  Recommended:  2 or more adventurers.

Completed by:  Hektor, Reksis, Rhiannon, Hogarth (NPC).

Silver Listing:

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Save the Village

Sapnin Village, on the furthest outskirts of the Aquafolk Alliance, is under attack by necromantic forces of zombies and skeletons. A lich is suspected to be the reason for this attack.  Destroy his phylactery and stop the undead from overrunning the town.  Rewards:  1500 coins + 1 extra active power.  Danger Level:  2 of 5.  Recommended:  4 or more adventurers.

Completed by:  Ceres, Galla, Henry, Kolm, Lucia, Lukkel, Pang, Winona

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The War Front

A medical caravan heading towards a war front between a ragtag alliance of men and halflings and ghoulish creatures requests protection against thieves and bandits as well as the fearsome ghoulish monstrosities.  They cannot loan out any medical supplies, but the requester offers money and physical training in return.  Rewards:  600 coins + 1 upgraded physically enhancing active power.  Danger Level:  2 of 5.  Recommended:  3 or more adventurers.

Gold Listing:

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From the Frying Pan into the Fire

Tevardrinth, a menacing dragon, has been plaguing the lands surrounding his aerie in the mountains and collecting the spoils for his own.  A finder's fee awaits all those who venture into the dragon's den and claim a Ruby of Eventide, and a richer reward will await those who slay the foul beast.  Rewards:  3000 coins + 1 upgraded power OR 1 upgraded weapon, plus 4000 coins for the one who landed the killing blow.  Danger Level:  3 of 5.  Recommended:  5 or more adventurers.

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Forestalling Justice

Within the Plane of Fire, two war chieftains had enough of each other and went to war with each other.  Two weeks later, due to great casualties, the hostilities came to end with a proposed ceasefire in one of the chieftain's camps.  The other chieftain, Yulune the Grey, does not trust this and hired The Haven to keep the ceasefire from ending up as a massacre of his people.  He promises riches and tutelage in many arcane ways if a bloodbath is averted.  Rewards:  2500 coins + 1 upgraded elemental power + 1 elixir of life (max 2).  Danger Level:  3 of 5.  Recommended:  5 or more adventurers.

Platinum Listing:  These jobs will be available later.

Diamond Listing:  These jobs will be available later.

Alexandrium Listing:  These jobs will be available later.

SHOP LIST:

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Items:

Grease (weaponised grease can be thrown inside a thin, easily poppable material to cause elemental weakness to one enemy if striking true.  Causes weakness to light, dark, fire, ice/water, lightning, earth ['cause why not?] and air magic) - 200 coins
Hourglass (stops the clock for all but the one who activates it for what feels like three seconds; the user cannot move, but can plan ahead and counter flawlessly) - 200 coins
Bomb (big ba-da-boom with a moderate explosion of a certain elemental affinity chosen by the wielder; can be used for all elemental magics and even healing magic) - 50 coins
Phoenix Feather (revives a dead ally, or one's self upon death) - 500 coins
Elixir of Life (revives a dead ally, but cannot revive one's self upon death; has two [2] uses) - 500 coins

Additional Weapon Slot - 3000 coins

Upgraded Weapons:

Adamant Weave (bless the weapon with mercury, making the weapon indestructible by normal means) - 1000 coins
Arcane Weave (bless the weapon with crystal, adding a permanent elemental enchantment) - 1500 coins
Shadow Weave (bless the weapon with sulphur, adding a permanent non-elemental enchantment) - 1500 coins
Odd Weave (bless the weapon with grand gems, adding a permanent physical enhancement - 2500 coins

Powers:

Active Power - 2000 coins
Passive Power - 2000 coins

CHARACTER CREATION (for both new and active players):

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Active Powers (interesting powers you may accept, otherwise you can create your own within reason) (choose 4):
Elemental control of magic: (dark, light, fire, ice/water, earth, lightning, and air);

Non-elemental control of magic: [void (physical non-elemental magic), gravity, healing, shield (physical red energy that blocks attacks to a degree), slow burn (continuous damage to a target lasting up to a minute), and death/unhealing (purely injurious magic)];

Physical enhancing: [strength up, dexterity/maneuverability up, magic aura (10% increase to all magic output), damage resistance (magic and strength), debuff resistance, regeneration (restores 10% per hour, but does not cure status ailments), piercing weapon (pierces defenses), shattering weapon (shatters weak defenses at first, then stronger ones after each use)];

Status ailments and debuffs: (strength down, magic deprivation (10% decrease to all magic output to others), lower defense, lower regeneration (-25% regeneration per casting of hex)

Passive Powers (latent abilities of your character, otherwise you can create your own within reason) (choose 2):
Mind reading (invading other people's minds to find out attacks or thoughts after two seconds of lag time; can be prevented), status debuff immunity, invisibility, damage resistance+ (25% decrease to physical damage), magic resistance+ (25% decrease to magic damage), double speed, flying, self-cloning (up to three), and heightened sense (your choice of sight, hearing, touch, or smell)

Weapons (you know you want something to defend yourself with) (choose 2; can be switched at the sanctuary):
Bladed:  Sword (of any length), axe, mace, spear, scythe;

Non-bladed:  Club, quarterstaff, padded gloves (for hand-to-hand combat), hammer, warhammer (sledgehammer);

Marksmanship (infinite ammo):  bow and arrows, crossbow and bolts, ninja stars, darts, and throwing knives (can be used as regular knives).

 

Please use the following template for creating characters.  You may tweak it if some information blends together, like a character's biography, personality, and/or appearance.

Character Sheet:

Name: Put the character's name here.

Age (optional):  Put thy celestial revolutions ye have witnessed as thy age.

Race (optional):  Put thy species on this glorified white space.
Appearance:  You can post a picture of your character here, or write out what he or she looks like.
Personality:  What makes your character interesting?
Biography: Tell at least something about the character. Maybe include their history before or during their visit to this place. This can include things like age, height, weight, and so on, if you want.
Attributes: Pick two passive powers from the list above that your character will have.
Abilities: Pick four active powers from the list above that your character will have.
Weapon: Pick two weapons from the list above that your character will use.  Please change your profile if you change your mind and use another weapon.
Signature Move: A signature move can only be performed by your character. It is a move that you think up using your abilities or weapon(s) in a creative way. Signature moves are optional, but can be added to your character at any time.

CHARACTERS CURRENTLY ACTIVE:

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Lucia Quinn (Nero Kunivas), Page 1

Kolm Haranwy (Mystics Apprentice), Page 1

Ceres Silverblood (HeartOfFerria), Page 1

Pang Inranel (Vaude), Page 1

Galla Northcrest (HeartOfFerria), Page 1

Henry Marksis (Scrapmaster), Page 1

Reksis Sahn (Nero Kunivas), Page 2

Winona Kissinger (Vaude), Page 3

Iseult Mylis (Elrandir), Page 6

Jerod Montrachet (rikunobodyxiii), Page 7

Alexandra Yoko (rikunobodyxiii), Page 7

CHARACTERS RETIRED:

 

Serene Miles (Endless Thundaga), Page 1

Lukkel Vancin (Cam1949), Page 1

THE MAIN AND SUB STORIES THUS FAR:

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Main Story:  A large number of newcomers were brought to The Haven following the deaths of a band of six adventurers in a job of the most difficult quest ranking.  They learn of each other, what The Haven is, and go on two quests as newfound teams.  During one of the quests, a lich terrorizing a land was found out to be Aprameia, a previous Haven member, and was resurrected to do someone's bidding.  With the lich destroyed, secrets are being unearthed, and the man behind Aprameia's turning is thought to be the Spectacled Man, so nicknamed because of his prominent thin glasses.  He is currently still at large and being hunted.

Side Story:  A Haven member, Berybrillo (Uzumeashy), is seeking a cure for one of her people's diseases, by which she is afflicted.  A band of adventurers is currently aiming to gather a dragon's gallbladder to remedy her ailment.

[[Edit on 9/14/18:  Added age and race to the character sheet as optional possibilities.  Made tweaks to powers and weapons.  Added the rule of having two characters at most.  Added a directory to existing characters.

Edit on 9/15/18:  Finalised name for the RP and was changed on 9/18/18.

Edit on 10/21/18:  Edited links for characters due to server transition and appended the job board.

Edit on 2/6/19:  Changed layout and added shop list.

Edit on 4/29/19:  Changed layout due to lack of working spoiler labels and made "CHARACTERS RETIRED" list.

Edit on 5/19/19:  Added titles for quests which were removed by the renovation of the site.  Added "THE MAIN AND SUB STORIES THUS FAR" blurb.]]

Edited May 19, 20196 yr by Vaude

More opportunity for Hektor to woo new ladies is always welcome!

/s

Edited May 6, 20196 yr by Scrapmaster

48 minutes ago, rikunobodyxiii said:

Jump in. Hopping into a game after it's started is starting to be a habit.

 

Heh, well, it looks like the "ayes" have it. I'll get to work. I've been reviewing the first post and making plans. There is a duo I've been considering for a little bit and I want to see if I can make them work in this rp. If they don't work out, I've got a couple of back up ideas.

A duo!  I would be very much interested in this, especially if they act as one unit/character, like what I have done with the Jun twins minutely.  I think they would be fine, so feel free to get started on them or whatever character you wish to implement.

Ahh

1 hour ago, Scrapmaster said:

More opportunity for Hektor to woo new ladies is always welcome!

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Heh, while I can’t promise that, it does look like Hektor will get a cane buddy.

Character Sheet:

Name: Jerod "Jer" Montrachet

Age (optional): forgotten 

Race (optional):  Was human. Not sure anymore

Appearance: 

General;

 

 

 

Scars; 

 

 

 

Sunglasses;

 

 

 

Personality: Jerod’s years of service has taught him humility. He regrets his crimes and truly wishes to make amends. Most know him as a kind, easy going man. He enjoys the company of others, and will sometimes simply sit alone in a busy place to soak up the bustle around him. He is hopeful and likes to share it where he can. While it takes a lot to ruffle his feathers, some of his old malice and anger surfaces when pushed too far. He can be humorous, though a few hidden barns in his comments can be detected, if one is bright enough. Though generally level headed, Jerod has a blind spot when it comes to Lexa. His devotion to her is unquestioning, and he wouldn’t abandon her, even if he could leave his penance behind. 

Biography: Jerod Montrachet and Alexandra Yoko were both born in privilege and power as heirs to prestigious families. They were brought together at a young age in the first steps of arranging a marriage. Despite some false starts, the two became friends and more as they grew up together. Spoiled by their parents, the duo wanted for nothing, but this bred boredom. The two wanted more. They began experimented with many vices, but soon were entranced by the arcane and occult. After years of collecting and using magical artifacts, Jerod and Alexandra found one that promised them the ultimate power: the Light of Creation. Stopping at nothing to posses this power, the duo went on a villainous quest across the world to collect what they needed. They even had a band of do-gooders try to stop them, which added to the fun. It was all a game until they reached their goal. In their attempt to seize the Light of Creation, they through their world into chaos, bringing destruction upon the people. While they managed to control the divine Light briefly, Jerod was badly burned and blinded by it, leaving Alexandra to be consumed by it. From the heroes’ point of view, the duo vanished into the Light of Creation, never to be seen again.

The truth was they had been taken by an ancient caretaker of the Light who sought Justice for their crimes. Tasked with spending an eon in the defense of others, the still rebellious Lexa was placed in sleep inside the more repentant Jerod. While Lexa dreams, Jerod is in his right mind, but when she awakes, he is a husk of himself. He knows little to nothing of what happens in this state, as Alexa in her slumber only gets dim glimpses of what is happening to Jerod in her dreams. Though she can remain outside Jerod for some time, she can’t leave him for too long without fading away to oblivion.* They are properly aware of each other for only an instant when Alexandra is awakened, as part of their punishment. 

For nearly longer than he can remember, Jerod has walked the world, helping others in small and big ways. He follows “the Call”, an extension of his senses that always led him where he was needed most. He has tried to let Lexa out as often as he can, but she has grown even more erratic and angry, from what he can glean from others. Though he has grown past the selfish child he was before, he fears she has not been given the chance.

Still following the Call, the duo find themselves entering Safe Haven.

<Powers Concept:> The central idea behind Jer's attributes and abilities is a form of spiritual connection to the world around him. Though physically blind, he can sense the ebb and flow of energy around him. This allows him uncanny reflexes, and a knack for hitting enemies in weak spots.

Attributes: Blind (permanent "status effect"), ESP, status debuff immunity

Abilities: Piercing Weapon, Shattering Weapon, Regeneration, dexterity/maneuverability up

Weapon: 

 

 

Signature Move: Call on the Lady Of Light; Within Jerod sleeps Alexandra. When called she comes out as a spark of light before regaining human form. When Alexandra is not within him, Jerod is a mute automaton with a more monstrous appearance. There is still skill and purpose to him, but it is not fully him. The duo fight together in near perfect harmony, though Husk Jerod will act to prevent Lexa from harming innocents.

Husk Jerod;

 

 

 

Edited May 7, 20196 yr by rikunobodyxiii
the new way spoilers work doth give me a pain

Character Sheet:

Name: Alexandra "Lexa" Yoko

Age (optional): forgotten 

Race (optional): Once human

Appearance:  

Personality: While always forceful and stubborn, isolation and near constant dreaming has made Lexa a chaotic power storm. The only time she appears happy to be out is when there’s a fight. To her perception, no one sticks around, so forming connections is pointless. She is generally sarcastic and dismissive of others. She plots on how to escape this penance, but something holds her back. Her relationship with Jerod is...odd. She will often curse at Husk Jerod and actively avoids looking at him most of the time. Yet, in cases where he has been injured, she will grow frantic in trying to heal him, then beeline to whoever seems to have caused the harm for bloody vengeance. The few times she has been asked, she dismisses this as merely insuring her ride doesn’t leave her to fade away.*

What else has survived her long slumber remains to be seen...

Biography: (See Jerod’s)

<Powers Concept>: Within Alexandra is a spark of the Light of Creation. Though not even a fraction of the power that Light contains, it still provides her with formidable powers of light, including the ability to create solid objects from light. They require focus and concentration to manifest, and are not invincible. Most of the time, she uses them for flight, creating weapons (simple and complex), and creating shields. 

Attributes: Flight and double speed

Abilities: Hard Light Constructs, Light Magic, shield, and healing.

Weapon: Armor gauntlets and boots reinforced for extra damage when using unarmed strikes. 

Signature Move: WIP

 

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this is a lie. One told by Lexa herself. The reality is that she could leave at anytime and go her own way to revel in her power, but that would leave Jer as a husk, to crumble and suffer alone. Though she would never admit it, Lexa would rather serve than leave Jer to that fate.

I accept both characters.  This is a neat concept, having a symbiotic fusion of these two characters, and I like the idea of hard light, which seems similar to Shield but likely has different properties.  I look forward to seeing it implemented in the roleplay!

I will update the first post's roster shortly when I have time.

Quick question, and I might've missed it earlier, but is there a particular layout for the Haven that you've designated, or are we free to make things up as we go along?

 

Good question!  I might have given a quick layout previously where there is a long curving hallway bending like an "n" with two main hallway exits leading to the cafeteria and the gateway, with numerous smaller hallways leading to other rooms.  The arena is near each of the two ends, making it an easy location to visit, and almost all of the living quarters are tied to the main hallway.  Until I make up a map, however, feel free to make stuff up as you deem fit or as necessary.

Edited May 10, 20196 yr by Vaude

1 hour ago, Vaude said:

Good question!  I might have given a quick layout previously where there is a long curving hallway bending like an "n" with two main hallway exits leading to the cafeteria and the gateway, with numerous smaller hallways leading to other rooms.  The arena is near each of the two ends, making it an easy location to visit, and almost all of the living quarters are tied to the main hallway.  Until I make up a map, however, feel free to make stuff up as you deem fit or as necessary.

Ah, gotcha.  I think my imagination of 8+ floors with an escalator was a bit excessive, then.   Sorry about that.  I can either edit my post, or we can just retcon it if that works for you as well.  Thanks for the description!  Where do you envision the shop/shopping district to be, and is there a particular layout that Scrap and I should be following for it?

An escavator, eh?  =P  Well, I guess there is always room for an escalator in the shop or the hallway.  Let it be so.  By the way, weapons of mass destruction, general armour, and weaponised items are on the 1st floor; clothes will be on the 2nd floor; and other objects like day-to-day living supplies are on the 3rd floor.

The shop is for whatever reason between the cafeteria and the gate, if I recall correctly, and if not it is assuredly one room over from the gate for ease of movement and equipment. 

In addition, if one wants to switch equipment, there is an armoury attached to the shop room and gate room as well.  Winona did this with her Greek javelin, swapping it with a Roman gladius (sword), so feel free to switch things out if you so desire.

Edited May 10, 20196 yr by Vaude

Vaude: "You can make it up"

 

Me: 

Edited May 10, 20196 yr by Scrapmaster

Please view the above reaction as worry.  =P  That face is gloriously worrisome.

I worry

Then we learn that the Haven is like The Matrix. Everything is just a single white room that can be filled with anything we can use, for a price.

References galore incoming.

I, at least, already have black clothes. Including a cloak that can change into mist!

*Starts buidling an auction house straight out of Final Fantasy IX* 

*Starts bulding wrestling ring.*

 

*And a casino*

Whoa, whoa, whoa, you can't do that.  That is too much fun for regulations!  Oh, to heck with it, build away!

*hastily attempts to draw a map in the meantime to nullify the additions*.

@rikunobodyxiii, I hope you have not felt like you were swept under the rug at all during my busy period.  My memory has been shoddy and my time hampered as of late.  Is there a place where you would like to insert your lovely characters who greatly remind me of Berkut and Rinea for whatever reason (kudos are yours if you are familiar with the names), or would you like some assistance in getting them incorporated?  You are welcome to have them be preexisting members of the Haven, or have them be newly acquired.  Pickle Man might have had a bad accident and landed in an already overloaded shellfish tank (which is unfortunate because he is allergic to shellfish), resulting in these two being brought here.  The choice is yours, and please let me know if I can help.

A map is still in the works.  I need to figure out a program which allows me to draw a grid or just manufacture an Excel sheet which can allow me to draw a rough layout and convert it into a picture.

I am still planning to move on with the dragon quest by Friday or Saturday of next week.  If you would desire an earlier or later venture, feel free to leave commentary.

*Prepares to edit a casino in Vaude's future map*

 

Hye hye

 

Also, RIku, your characters could meet Hektor and Rhiannon, as they're heading to the shops. Would be a good starting point.

3 hours ago, Vaude said:

 

A map is still in the works.  I need to figure out a program which allows me to draw a grid or just manufacture an Excel sheet which can allow me to draw a rough layout and convert it into a picture.

I am still planning to move on with the dragon quest by Friday or Saturday of next week.  If you would desire an earlier or later venture, feel free to leave commentary.

This might be a rather silly suggestion, and not the most professional, but what about drawing on graph paper and inserting the image here via scan or photo?  It might be rudimentary, but it would be a very practical option.

As for departure: I am good for it whenever you are ready.  

3 hours ago, Vaude said:

A map is still in the works.  I need to figure out a program which allows me to draw a grid or just manufacture an Excel sheet which can allow me to draw a rough layout and convert it into a picture.

Maybe this can help? I dunno how useful it could be since I haven't tried it.
http://pyromancers.com/dungeon-painter-online/

Heyo, everyone.  Here is a crude mapping of what I am thinking that The Haven is like, with bright blue being the main attractions, dull blue being regularly used but more mundane locations, and orange being present/future additions to keep Scrap from changing my map with his grubby hands (I kid; his hands are marvelously clean).  I may have forgotten a few rooms in my haste, but I am just about ready to collapse and fall asleep, so have this before I pass out.  I hope you enjoy!

Edit:  Thank you very much for the recommendation, Elrandir!  The next time I get the chance I will try out that excellent Dungeon Painter Online application and see what kind of amazing stuff I can achieve.

Edited May 12, 20196 yr by Vaude

On 5/11/2019 at 5:26 PM, Vaude said:

@rikunobodyxiii, I hope you have not felt like you were swept under the rug at all during my busy period.  My memory has been shoddy and my time hampered as of late.  Is there a place where you would like to insert your lovely characters who greatly remind me of Berkut and Rinea for whatever reason (kudos are yours if you are familiar with the names), or would you like some assistance in getting them incorporated?  You are welcome to have them be preexisting members of the Haven, or have them be newly acquired.  Pickle Man might have had a bad accident and landed in an already overloaded shellfish tank (which is unfortunate because he is allergic to shellfish), resulting in these two being brought here.  The choice is yours, and please let me know if I can help.

A map is still in the works.  I need to figure out a program which allows me to draw a grid or just manufacture an Excel sheet which can allow me to draw a rough layout and convert it into a picture.

I am still planning to move on with the dragon quest by Friday or Saturday of next week.  If you would desire an earlier or later venture, feel free to leave commentary.

Oh, no. I got suddenly buried in work and didn’t have the fuel to get started. I’ll post later today, likely following @Scrapmaster‘s suggestion. 

I think I have a good line on why Jerod brought them to Haven, though I’ll probably need to double check something with you in a PM. 

(Sadly, no kudos for me).