<Generic Reminder nr.1-This is my first fiction>
<Generic Reminder nr.2-English is not my native language>
Now for the story:
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<Loading Endless Lands…0...100%>
<New User Detected>
<Scanning...0...100%>
<User Race Determined: Human>
<Initializing PC creation process...0...100%>
<Welcome to Endless Lands>
?? - ...Where am I?
<You’re currently undertaking the character creation process of Endless Lands>
(Is this a game?But...I dont remember starting it...wait...I..dont remember anything!?The only explanation i can think of is that the game erases your memory while you play it...but then,for what purpose would that be?)
?? - Why is it that i dont remember a thing?
<...>
(Oh well…)
?? - Who am I?
<To see your status screen think “Status”>
?? - Huh,so it really is a game(Status)
<table><tbody><tr><td colspan=''3''>Personality 826.41A(Eldrith)</td></tr><tr><td>Race:</td><td colspan=''2''>Human</td></tr><tr><td>Class:</td><td colspan=''2''>None</td></tr><tr><td>Titles:</td><td colspan=''2''>None</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''3''>Capabilties:</td></tr><tr><td>Physical:</td><td>Defensive:</td><td>Magical:</td></tr><tr><td>VIT Growth: 100%</td><td>Physical Resistance: 100%</td><td>Affinities:</td></tr><tr><td>STR Growth: 100%</td><td>Elemental Resistance: 100%</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>AGI Growth: 100%</td><td>Mind Resistance: N/A</td><td>Mana Capacity:</td></tr><tr><td>INT Growth: 100%</td><td>Poison Resistance: 100%</td><td>MP Growth: 100%</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''3''><Ability List>(LOCKED)</td></tr></tbody></table>
Eldrith - (Wait,what?Am I an AI?)
<Affirmative>
Eldrith - (Well,so thats how it-?!-Does that mean you can read my-
<Affirmative>
Eldrith - Great…what am I supposed to do?
<The purpose of the character creation process is to create an avatar you’ll use to interact with the civilization you’re about to create.The main purpose of the game is guiding,governing and developing a civilization.>
Eldrith - So...how do I start?
<The suggested course of action is choosing a race you will lead>
Eldrith - What are my options?
<Humans>
Eldrith - ...and thats it?
<As this is the beta version of Endless Lands,players can only select their own race.We are sorry for the inconvenience>
Eldrith - Eh..fine,i choose the Human Race.
<Human Race selected>
<Ability List unlocked>
Eldrith - Hmm?(Ability List)
<table><tbody><tr><td>AI(Passive)</td><td colspan=''2''>Your ability to feel emotions is suppressed once they reach a certain level.
Cannot use Mind Magic
Mind Magic Immunity</td></tr><tr><td>Player Character(Passive):</td><td colspan=''2''>As a player you gain access to:
Racial Screen,
Civilization Screen(Locked),
On death you will be reborn as a random adult member of your race.</td></tr><tr><td>Language Profficiency(Human):</td><td colspan=''2''>Allows full comprehension and usage of human language.</td></tr><tr><td>Adaptability(Racial Passive):</td><td colspan=''2''>Allows non-racial(minority) DNA to adapt into the
bloodline,altering physical and magical capabilities.</td></tr><tr><td>Adrenaline(Racial Active):</td><td colspan=''2''>Increases all physical capabilities by 50%.Lasts 100 seconds.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Eldrith - …I suppose that’s why i dont even feel surprised (Racial Screen)
<table><tbody><tr><td colspan=''3''>Human Race</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''2''>Race Tier:</td><td>Normal(2.5)</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''2''>Average Height:</td><td>1.8 meters</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''2''>Average Life Expectancy:</td><td>68 years</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''2''>Average Physical Capabilties:</td><td>Average Magical Capabilities:</td></tr><tr><td>Physical</td><td>Defensive:</td><td>MP Growth: 100%</td></tr><tr><td>VIT Growth: 100%</td><td>Physical Resistance: 100%</td><td>Light Affinity: 0%</td></tr><tr><td>STR Growth: 100%</td><td>Elemental Resistance: 100%</td><td>Darkness Affinity: 0%</td></tr><tr><td>AGI Growth: 100%</td><td>Mind Resistance: 100%</td><td>Fire Affinity 0%</td></tr><tr><td>INT Growth: 100%</td><td>Poison Resistance: 100%</td><td>Water Affinity: 0%</td></tr><tr><td colspan=''2''>Racial Traits:</td><td>Earth Affinity: 0%</td></tr><tr><td>Adaptability(Passive)</td><td>Adrenaline(Active)</td><td>Wind Affinity: 0%</td></tr></tbody></table>
(Doesnt it look pretty good...what does the Race Tier mean though?)
<Races are split into several Tiers:Inferior,Lesser,Normal,Greater,Superior etc depending on overall capabilities of an individual.Show examples?(Y/N)>
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Eldrith - Yes
Codex Entry Acquired: Races of Endless Lands(Basic)
<table><tbody><tr><td> Race Tier:
(Point Range)</td><td>Examples:</td><td colspan=''2''>Typical Characteristics:</td></tr><tr><td>Inferior(0-1)</td><td>Rats,
Spiders,</td><td colspan=''2''>Little to no Intelligence,relies on instinct,
no magical capabilities.
mostly harmless unless in groups,
utilizes pack hunting.</td></tr><tr><td>Lesser(1-2)</td><td>Goblins,
Kobolds,
Wolves,</td><td colspan=''2''>Low to Little Intelligence,Simple Speech,
Class D Tool and Weapon usage,
Basic Settlements,
no magical capabilities,,High Population.</td></tr><tr><td>Normal(2-3)</td><td>Humans,
Orcs,
Dwarves,
Gnomes,
Beastmen,</td><td colspan=''2''>Average to High Intelligence,Developed Languages,
Class C Tools and Weapons,
Cities with Stone or better walls,
little to no magical capabilties,
Established Laws and Social Hierarchy.High Population</td></tr><tr><td>Greater(3-4)</td><td>Elves,
Greater Elementals,
Griffins,</td><td colspan=''2''>Highly intelligent,Languages may hold magical power,
Class B Tools and Weapons,
Highly developed Settlements protected by barriers,
Decent Magical Capabilties,
Low population,advanced social structure.</td></tr><tr><td>Superior(4-5)</td><td>Celestials,
Drakes,</td><td colspan=''2''>Superior Intelligence,Languages hold magical power,
Class A Tools and Weapons,
No Citites due to extremely low and sparse population,
High Magical Capabilties.</td></tr></tbody></table>
(Well,thats quite a bit of information...anyways,lets get started with the character creation..)
<Loading Human Archetype...0...100%>
<Choose you gender: (M/F)>
Eldrith - Male
<Imagine your appearance and the equipment you wish to have>
[Change to 1st person narrative]
As I start to think,an illusory image of a neither skinny nor fat 1,8 m tall 18 yo human appears before me,soon followed by short brown hair and grayish blue eyes popping into existence.Next,I imagine a full leather body armour with regular clothes undernath,as well as a short spear with an iron tip.As soon as everything is done,the creation assistant’s voice rings in my mind:
Obviously,I answer yes.
<Character Creation Completed>
<Initializing Tutorial Stage 0..100%>
The scenery rapidly changes as I’m transferred into the air above what looks to be an immensely vast landmass surrounded by an ocean.In the center of what I’ll call the continent lie a few dozen or so huge lakes surounded by even larger plains,to the North of which i can see mountains.The East and West of the continent consists mainly of forests,while to the south there’s a an enormous desert.
The voice in my head appears again:
<Welcome to the Tutorial Stage of Endless Lands>
After a short pause,the voice continues:
<The main purpose of the tutorial is to determine the environment,capabilities,type of government,your races and their involvement in your newly founded civilization>
<You’ll start with 100 human settlers.They are unconditionally loyal to you for the time of this tutorial>
<Your main goals are:
1.Secure an area for your group
2.Create a working food supply system
3.Eliminate or assimilate nearby groups of other races
4.Grow your secure zone into a settlement
5.Establish a governement and belief system
All your choices during the tutorial will become the foundation of your future civilization and carry on to the main game.To ensure the fairness of the tutorial,for the period of it,you and your group shall enter a separate,single-player zone.>
<We wish you good luck>
With the sound fading,I am transported back into the void,this time alone and with 5 glowing doors before me.As i focus on each of them information windows pop into existence:
<table><tbody><tr><td>Choice:</td><td>Advantages:</td><td>Disadvantages:</td><td>Starting Position:</td></tr><tr><td>Island Path
(Door 1)</td><td>Relatively Safe,
Abundance of Food and Water,
Central Position on the continent,
Great Trade Possibilities.</td><td>Limited Space,
Little Possibilites for a
"Lucky Encounter"</td><td>Start on a random island near
the Central Plains.</td></tr><tr><td>Plains Path
(Door 2)</td><td>Abundance of Food and Water,
Central Position on the continent.</td><td>Hard to defend</td><td>Start at a random location in
the Central Plains.</td></tr><tr><td>Mountain Path
(Door 3)</td><td>Great defensive position,
Abundant supply of metals,
Harsh Climate makes your
people stronger.</td><td>Dangerous enemies,
Shortage of food,
Harsh Climate makes
it harder to survive.</td><td>Start at a random valley in
the Northern Mountains.</td></tr><tr><td>Forest Path
(Door 4)</td><td>Abundance of food,
A lot of timber,
Easy to establish a settlement</td><td>Poor Visibility,
Scouts may get lost.</td><td>Start at a random position
in the Western or Eastern
Forest.</td></tr><tr><td>Desert Path
(Door 5)</td><td>Harsh Climate makes your
people stronger,
Relatively Safe</td><td>Shortage of Food and Water,
Hard to establish a settlement.</td><td>Start at a random position
in the Southern Desert.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Eldrith - What should I do?
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