Caitas, The "perfect" City! (Inactive)

Game Master KatsuneSage

Homebrew Utopian Campaign!


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Welcome all, to Caitas! This will be diferrent than any campaign you have played in! You all know I have given you a sheet for you to play. This is your characters "sleeping" state. It will not last forever, though! As you become hero's, you will shed your sleeping shell and become the true hero's you all are!

Discussion is now open.

Dot here when you have recieved your "perfect" sheet from me and are ready to go!


Male Human Reincarnated Druid 2

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Female Ifrit

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HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

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HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

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Just one thing about Caitas that your characters don’t know but you will need to as players; Caitas has no color. Everything is grey to prevent “favorites” and/or envy”

Kinh:
You have a young wife. She greets you when you leave and get home, your job in the fields tending to plants keeps you longer than her job as a jewelry maker. You find it silly, but you could almost swear that the plants enjoy your company. They seem more healthy while you are around...

Kaila:
You live alone, not yet assigned a partner. You have a plethora of beautiful metals in various shapes and sizes, gifts from coworkers and family. Your mother visits you daily and tea is usually involved. Its always pleasant to spend time with family and friends. You enjoy your job making odds and ends with metal, but you are drawn to the sharper creations. Once you created a long pointy, sharp piece and accidentally cut yourself. You remember bits of going to the town hall and meeting the Counselor. You both had a nice talk, and he dismissed you with a smile. Nothing has come of it, but you don't make those sharp pointy things anymore. They are not safe, therefore they are not for Caitas; and Caitas is the most important thing.

Mizuki:
You have no idea you are a Kitsune. You are permanently stuck in your human form here, so you believe yourself to be human, yet you do feel like there is a bit of you that you don't know of yet. You work at the library, lending out books to people. You enjoy the work, bringing joy to others is the lifeblood of the city! You also know Regin, he is a work associate, much too old for a partner. You have a pet cat. You have a great connection to her and she to you. When you leave for work in the morning she sits in the window on a wonderful plush pillow you got for her from the fabric and clothing store. When you come home, she is there to greet you. You have many friends who come by when visiting hours are in effect.

Kizuato:
You live with your father. Your mother, it is said, died while she was giving birth, incredibly rare for the city, but the healers could not get to her in time. It is understandable though, and you do not feel strongly about it one way or another. Your father keeps to himself, but is well socialized, just like you. You work with the animals, feeding the cows, oxen, sheep, horses, and goats. Its relaxing. You find yourself spending more time with the horses than with people.

Regin:
You live with your wife. You know Mizuki by site, but not personally. Your grandfather was around before Caitas was founded, but you have long since forgotten his stories. Now you live as a simple librarian and husband; father and grandfather. You care for them deeply, but its not truly love. Its a mutual knowledge of all needing to take care of all. Though you need some reminders, you are often asked for advice, seen as an upstanding citizen well versed in the ways of social and personal welfare. Though both go hand and hand.

It just another normal day in Caitas. The sun is shining, you can feel the warmth on your face as you walk to your designated jobs. You hear the normal announcements, pleasant and melodic, sounding throughout the city.

”A Clean City is a Happy City!”
”It is a wonderful day to live in Caitas!”
”Don’t forget, tonight is the Celebration of Peace! Come to Town Centre at sundown! Don’t be late!”

You are all very excited for the festivities tonight. You even get off of work early to prepare your share of food for the celebration! When the sun is high in the sky you close up your shops or are sent home to prepare. As you walk home, the pleasant voices sound constantly.

”Help your neighbors; generosity is the blood of Caitas!”
”Caitas appreciates all its citizens! Thank you for helping us maintain perfection!”
”Don't forget to cook your best meal for the celebration! We all love to celebrate together!”

You all know exactly what you’re going to make. Each of you have a different dish in mind, but it isn't hard to choose. Once you finish you have a two hours to kill. What are you doing?


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Kizuato smiles looking up at the sun and would smile knowing she still had time and thought about how long it would take her and grinned.

'Father won't mind if I smell a little like horses.'

"Father I am going out to walk. I will meet you at the Town Center." A walk was a bit of an understatement though. Once out of sight of her house she broke out in a run with. She knew better than to shout, after all that could disturb those still working or tending to their meals. It was okay, the sound of her feet running across the ground was still a gentle music to her ear. Nothing close to hoof beats but it was something. Heading straight for the stables to enjoy time with the animals. They deserved some special treatment on such a momentous day.


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin Ald stands in his kitchen mixing a bowl of dough. His book is laid out before him on a page detailing the same meat pie he had made at every Peace Celebration for 140 years. He could remeber some of them. Others had been faded by the years or were locked in the prison of his short term memory.
His wife, Emer, works beside him, as always. She is working with a sharp instrument from the drawer labeled "Knives" to seperate some chicken from the bone. Their quiet companionship is perfect in its complete lack of clumsy things like communication. They have performed the dance of their every day life so many times that everything that could be said, had been.
He places the... Cupped utensil?... What was its name... In the sink and looks at his book. Ahh, right, the Rising He covers the bowl with a square cloth from the shelf labeled "towels" and proceeds to wash the dishes. He dries them and places them in the drawer or cabinet that matches the name on the handle.
His wife handles most of the rest of the pie. The dough was the hard part. He does return to beat and knead the dough and to form it into pies, but the finer points of ingredients were better left to Emer.

When its done, the time piece says there are two hours to spare until... The book says Peace Celebration... Oh! Yes. Right. He does some chores around the house while thinking about what this year will bring. Every year was perfect, just like every day had been for all his many years.


Kizuato's Father nods, pulling his daughter into a hug. "Go be with your horses, dear." He waves as she leaves.

Emer comes into the room. "Regin, dear, the celebration is to begin soon. Shall we sit for a while? It will be quite a bit of standing, and you know I'm getting close to that age." She smiles softly and pats your hand then sits in the chair on the right of the fireplace.


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin nods and smiles as he sinks into the old style chair opposite his wife. Supply men had offered to replace the antique with a newer one several times, Book said, but Regin refused. There was something wonderful about sinking into a chair one's body knew.

He leans back and sighs. He tries his best to recall the little details of the day, as the doctor says he must, but they slip through his mind's fingers, as usual. At least he remembered Mizuki's name now. That only took a couple years!

The Doctors said that his memory was getting better, but he couldn't see it. But it was wrong to defy the Doctor's orders, so there he sat, trying to remember.


Regin:
You know your wife is referring to the time of her passing. She is soon to turn 190.


Male Human Reincarnated Druid 2

Putting the finishing touches on a nice fruit salad, Kinh is quite tempted just to return to the fields, or at least give those plants around the house an extra once-over for any signs of disease and dryness. It occurs to him however that his wife would prefer his company for this rare occasion he's home with the sun still in the sky. He discards various rinds and stems, then seeks her out.


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Suddenly, Regin does remember something. His wife is nearing 190 years old. She is the only person outside the Elves that Regin knows to be older than he is. Soon, she will be celebrated as she enters the Sanctuary of Elders and Regin will never see her again until his own Ceremony of Passing.
He opens his eyes and sees that his wife is absentmindedky crocheting another sweater for the gnome three houses down. Their children were due to arrive any day now and his wife had made much of their wardrobe I various knits and stitches over the past months.
I remember, he says quietly, that you are about to Pass. Finally, it has made it through to my thick skull and into long-term memory.


Leela, Kinh's wife, smiles as he enters. "I've made some raisin bread. I think the city will enjoy it." Her beautiful dark hair rests at her shoulder blades. "I'm glad you're home." She reaches for your hand.

Emer smile continues as she crochets. "You know this is best. I must ascend, just as all of us must." She looks perfectly healthy and is the head of The Gardens for the community. "I just know that my successor XD will be wonderful! She has been training about a decade with me now. She is ready just in time!"


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

I think you mean Successor. Predecessor comes before. :)

Regin nods his understanding as the fire pops and spits. Of course, but who's been training to take care of me? He grins. But of course that's selfish talk. I'll Ascend soon enough anyway. I hope they put Book in the library. His hand gently strokes the worn leather of his massive notebook.


Female Kitsune Ninja 3

Mizuki prepares a simple meal of chicken with rice for her part in the celebration.
That done, Mizuki sighs, and sits in her favorite chair by the window. The cat is curled up on her pillow and watching things go by out the window. She smiles, "See anything interesting, Mist?"


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Having hugged her father she smiled. He was always letting her do what she wanted. Sliding into the stables she took a whiff. There was something about the smell that just felt like home to her. It was a strange pungent scent that couldn't be described.

"Hello all of you. I have missed you already. Tonight is the grand celebration. I made them Kabobs this time. Something with a bit of meat to it." Grins and would go and find her brushes and would move to the stall of her favorite horse.

"Hello there. I will give you a good brushing. You should celebrate too."


Female Ifrit

I'm late, I'm late! *White rabbiting.

Kaila woke at the same time as she always did, bright and early. Not the first to wake in the city, and never the last, she got ready to the best of her abilities with a smile on her face. She quickly got to work in the kitchen, making a simple dish of a nice spicy stew to submit for the Celebration. It was a bit dull for her taste though, and after quickly going over her short work list for the day she started on a second project on a nice container for the stew.

Quick welding and shaping the shining pot was ready to be presented, it was an odd shape, a box by name, but she had gone back and chiseled shapes and figures into the sides, doing her best to make a wonderful submission this year, as she tried every year.

With a contented smile she moved the stew from it's bland bowl into the cube, closing the lid with a smile. She wasn't going to get any praise, but a little extra effort for the city never hurt anyone.


Emer looks at her husband wryly. "You can take care of yourself! And you know you can take one item with you when you Ascend. The city wants us to remember all it has given us and all we have helped it become!." She touches a simple golden locket on her chest and smiles at Regin. "Of course you know what Im taking, Regin. Remember, you gave this to me when we were paired. You were so nervous! It almost fell from your hands! I keep a sketching of our family in it." She continues crocheting. "I will miss you until you join me. But we will see each other again when you Ascend! Will you bring Book? I know how much it means to you."

Mist mews at you and jumps down to curl on your lap. She rubs her head against your hand. You hear a ring, the tell tale sign of an announcement. "Hello Mizuki. Your meal is perfect! I am sure everyone will enjoy it." It is the voice of the Counselor. "The Elders have decided on a partner for you. You are to report to the town hall directly after the ceremony. Here is some information and an image of your pair." Just then, an image of a young half-elf around your age-ish. He is tall and slender with grey-black hair and a kind face. He is very attractive. "Almisan Morros: 69, Half-elf, Chef for the Elder Counsel and Counselor. Cats preferred as pets. Likes: Wild animal: Foxes, Food: Simple sandwiches..." It keeps going on, but at the word 'foxes' your mind sticks in place. There is something there. You are very happy that he likes foxes, but it had never occurred to you before that you liked them...

The horses are happy to see you. As you give them treats and make your way back to your favorite you get a strong feeling this is a horse unlike the others. It approaches you happily and whinnies at your grooming. It nuzzles you affectionately. You feel an emotion you cannot describe. A deep caring for this creature. The strangest thing of all: you can feel the same feelings radiating back.


No Kaila, right on time! :)

Everyone knows you are one of the more talented people in the city. You craft metal like it was a living force bending to your will. It is expected and anticipated each year for your pots, boxes and sculptures you craft. Your master comes in and smiles at your work. "Best yet, Kaila. Whats your secret?" She eyes you playfully. A sylph with playful and kind eyes, you have always gotten along.


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin contemplates the question. Book is important to more than just me. You know me, Emer. Everything is in here. Book could serve the City long after I leave. But I would be lost, useless, without it.


Male Human Reincarnated Druid 2

"I too have finished my dish, and the time has not yet come to depart," says Kinh, entwining his fingers with those of his wife with a wry smile. "However will we keep ourselves occupied?" he asks, pulling her in closer guiding her somewhere a bit more comfortable.


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Reaching up she stroked him between the eyes. "You are special my friend Aoi Hono." Not daring to voice it out loud she would say mentally.

'And I will take you with me where ever I go.' Stroking him she spent extra time with this one his coat shining in the light as she worked. Though all the horses looked perfect to her, this one, her special friend. He had a blue tint to his black coat. Or she imagined it, she sometimes felt her fancying that he was so black he was blue. Giggling at her self she started combing out his tail.

"One of these years I will make the parade team and we will ride together as one."


Kinh, your wife pulls back. "You know we have not been given the okay to reproduce! Why not relax in our living rooms instead?" She seems a bit aghast, but calms herself, obviously she has great trust in you.

The horse seems to nod to you, nuzzling you and whinnying happily.


Female Kitsune Ninja 3

"You're a good kitty, Mist," Mizuki strokes her absentmindedly. As the announcement plays, she studies her partner-to-be. "It looks like I am a lucky girl to have such a nice man chosen for me."
As the word foxes drifts through her mind, for a moment... an image of humanoid fox appears in her mind. Mizuki laughs, and shakes her head to clear the silly image. "Really? Humanoid foxes? I've not been sleeping enough."


Male Human Reincarnated Druid 2

Kinh's smile fades away, replaced with a mildly forced laugh. "I am glad to hear age has not taken such a toll on me that that future day comes so readily to your mind. But no, I merely mean to suggest we take our books and sit outside, under the shade of a pair of trees."

Glancing back at her as he finds something to pass the time with, he wonders if he'll be the only one whose hair is starting to grey before that permission is granted.


Female Ifrit

"My secret eh?" She said wryly. With a chuckle she set the box over to the side and pulled out a polishing rag, giving it a good one-two for good measure. "I've said it more than once before master, It's as if the metal sings to me, and all I do is make it sing louder and more sweetly.

Satisfied with her work she backed off and admired it, "Perhaps you are right? What if I was the most talented person in the city- though that would make everybody look bad if I was." With a chuckle she walked over to the sturdy chair she had build and sat on it, cushions strapped to it as to not be too hard to sit on.


Mist jumps down to play with the image only to find it isn't material. she harrumphs and heads to the kitchen area, probably to get food.

She sighs with a bit of relief and relaxes back into your side. "Sounds perfect. We don't have much time, but we should get through a chapter or two." She smiles and goes to fetch both of your books.

Your master laughs. "Well, we all know how to appriciate a fine craftswoman. No one would look bad, we are all assigned to the job best suited for us, its no wonder you shine as you do." He smiles and nods. "Very well done, Miss. Now you better be off. You have to look your best for the ceremony."

After about forty five minutes, each of you heads out to Town Centre. Once everyone has given their dish to the helpers, you all gather around the stage where the Counselor will come to speak. After his speech, it will be time to eat and socialize. He comes out of the Town Centre Building and walks to the center of the stage. His voice, as always, rings throughout the city.

”Welcome friends, citizens, creators. For 100 years, we have lived peacefully thanks to the citizens dedicated to the fact that peace is the only way to prosper! This celebration is to show how far we have come! Many of you don’t remember a time where there was pain, and that is exactly what we aspired to do. Through the hard work of all of your ancestors and you now who have continued the wonderful pledge!”

As you are listening to the Counselor, a small gnome woman slips small pieces of paper into your pockets. You all are the only ones that notice. Something makes you feel now is not the time to read it. The ceremony completes and the food is distributed and eaten.
Have your munchies!!


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin and Emer sit together at a table. He serves her as the dishes come around, and she serves him. This tradition is not always adhered to by the younger folk, but Regin and Emer are anyhing but young.

The food is delicious, but Regin is somewhat distracted. There is a stray note. It belongs in Book. The fact that it is not where it should be nags at him while he eats and makes polite conversation.


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

She stretches after the Counselor speaks and looks around her eyes following the gnome before loosing her in the crowd. Reaching out she grabbed someone she knew from the stables. "So what did you bring?" She asked as they headed to the tables. Picking a random table she sees the two older couple and smiles. Seeing the older tradition. "Greeting Elders."


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin nods his greeting, Everlasting Peace, young one. What is your name?


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

"Kizuato. I am a stable hand at Star Stables. May I join you in sharing a meal? It would great honor." Their traditions rang inside of her as something warm and familiar.


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

It would be our honor, Kizuato. Regin discreetly scribbles down her name and profession on a small pad of paper in his illegible short hand while the others are seated. He then takes some of his meat pie and serves each of them as he had his wife, in the old way.


Female Ifrit

Kaila wandered the tables, holding her art project in hand and looking for a nice place to set down, thick feet scales scrapping into the ground with every step. "Hmm, where to sit..." She said aloud, looking for a spot that looked enjoyable.


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Kisuato smiled and was about to sit when she saw a piece of art moving through the crowd. It took her a bit to realize there was someone carrying it.

"Artist. There is more room over here. Do you need help?"

She called out and excused herself for a moment to go lend a hand.


Male Human Reincarnated Druid 2

Kinh ignores the note for the time being, and makes a point of making the rounds, wishing continued joy to all, and being particularly sure to sample some of every dish.


Female Ifrit

Acknowledging the voice she wandered over to find the human woman and the elders sitting around a table, sharing food. Wit ha smile she wandered over- the elders always had something knowledgeable to say. She nodded her head in decline to the woman coming to her aid. "Nay, your offer is thanked, but not necessary, I could carry 12 of these if I wished~" she says, yet a aura of modesty emanating despite her bragging. Setting down the rather sizable cubed container she lifted the lid to watch steam rise, her spicy stew still hot thanks to the container.

"I'm not really that much of a chef, but if you'd like to try so feel free~" She licked her lips and pulled out a bowl from the bag on her back.


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Smiles. "Looks and smells delicious, thank you." Kizuato would motion for her to join them. "I just made kabobs. Hard for me to screw those up. Something simple you could roast over an open flame." She would start serving various people around her before sitting down. "So what is your name? I am Kizuato, I work at the Star Stables."

Kizuato had her hair in a very long braid down her back. Something practical for he line of work. Delicate features betrayed her young age but she seemed extremely competent.


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin stands and serves everyone a serving of soup and cabobs while the young ones make their introductions. Service had always come easy to him. Perhaps that is why he was assigned the role of Librarian. There was never a shortage of people to serve there.


Female Kitsune Ninja 3

Mizuki wanders over, carrying her dish. She smiles at Regin, "It's good to see you! Room for one more at the table?"


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Of course, my dear, welcome and Everlasting Peace be upon you! Regin says. He takes Mizuki's dish and continues serving everyone before sitting to eat his share.


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Kizuato grins and scoots over if need be before she would hand out her kabobs. "Hello there. I am Kizuato and you are?"


Female Kitsune Ninja 3

Sitting down next to Kizuato, "I'm Mizuki. I work with Regin here at the library."


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin hands Kinh samples as he passes in his roaming and grazing.


Female Ifrit

With a smile she introduced herself to the group after another had joined. "Talai, Metalworker~" she said with a grin, garbing a bit of food here and there but not being too forceful over all, she preferred to let others enjoy her dish rather than steal everybody else.

She made a mental note of everybody around, collecting their names with inquisitive eyes and a smile.


Male Human Reincarnated Druid 2

Kinh nods at Regin. "When you get the chance, do please sample the fruit salad. It has been a most bountiful season and the berries are plump with their sweet juices."


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Regin nods his thanks for the tip and takes his seat again.


Female Human Ronin Samurai 2

Smiles. "Mizuki, Talia, it is a pleasure to meet you both. I work at the stables. My area of knowledge seems best suited there. I love being around the animals and seeing them respond to my tending."

Eats happily and would look at everyone. "So what do you love most about your jobs?"


HP 28/28 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 (uncanny dodge) | CMD 15 | F +9, R +8, W +7 | Init +2 | Perception +7, +1vs traps, auto roll =<10' Luck 2/7 | Smite 1/1 | LoH 4/4

Service, Regin responds, It is the foundation of our society and one of the Pillars of Peace. Without service, we have only ourselves, which is to say, nothing.


Female Kitsune Ninja 3

"I get a chance to see so many different books, and you never know who will come in," Mizuki adds between bites.

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