
Cardcaster Ryo |

I have a character idea, and may get around to writing up some intro/background tomorrow. Monday at the latest. Because apparently last night there was room in my head for one more. ;)
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Cardcaster Ryo |

Here is my attempt at a backstory.
”Why me?” Ryo says to himself. “Why did this happen to me?” Just a few days ago Ryo, a young man in his early twenties with potential as a Seer, had picked up his divining cards and watched as energy flowed through him. The Fire card(representing new growth after hardship) had burst into flames that lept around the room to light the candles he had set up. But that wasn't to worrying, plenty of people could light candles with their minds. No, what was terrifying had happened next. He had just picked up the Gate card(representing leaving something behind or giving something up) when his younger brother walked in. Energies surged around them, and they found themselves in a strange new world. The giant light crystal they had known all their life was gone, replaced by a huge pale white disk. Air moved freely about them on it's own, sounds of strange creatures echoed around them, huge plants seemed to reach for the tiny gems in the black ceiling that held the ivory disk. A snapping sound from behind alerted them to the presence of a stranger. Black hair hid most of his pale face, and his dark clothing was unknown to them. Ryo didn't feel the man's evil until it was too late. The man lunged forward, mouth open and filled with fangs, and bit into his brother's neck.
Without thinking, Ryo drew a card from his divining deck, drawing the Guardian(representing protection from an unknown source). A suit of armor appeared, wielding a blazing sword. With a single slice, the fanged man lost his arm and fled. Ryo rushed over to his brother, staring in horror at the large bite wound on his neck. When he finally managed to stop the bleeding, his brother was barely alive. It took even longer for the Gate card to work again, and days for his brother to have the strength to get out of bed. The bite mark vanished, not even leaving a scar. But his brother started acting strange, craving uncooked meat and hissing when the light crystal's glow was let into the house. Then his brother was gone. Ryo didn't know how, why, or when he had left. And he worried that he may hurt someone. The only thing his divinations could tell him was that Keaton was in a dark place. People started disappearing, strange creatures with long fangs were seen in packs around the city, while other, smaller ones that looked more like winged rodents swooped down on unsuspecting passerby.
Ryo stared at his cards, cursing them for causing so much trouble. But he would need them if he was going to find Keaton and end the evil he was spreading. Picking them up and putting them in the inside pocket of his cloak, he stood and went to look for his brother again. The cards had said he was somewhere in the north, and that's exactly where he was heading...

Aananda |

Aananda wrote:Actually, I was watching the Card Captor Sakura when I got the idea.Cardcaster Ryo wrote:Sounds cool. I like the cards mechanic. Kinda Yu-gi-oh, but with a twist. I like your version better. :)Here is my attempt at a backstory.
** spoiler omitted **...
Haven't seen Sakura yet. Any good?

Cardcaster Ryo |

Cardcaster Ryo wrote:Haven't seen Sakura yet. Any good?Aananda wrote:Actually, I was watching the Card Captor Sakura when I got the idea.Cardcaster Ryo wrote:Sounds cool. I like the cards mechanic. Kinda Yu-gi-oh, but with a twist. I like your version better. :)Here is my attempt at a backstory.
** spoiler omitted **...
The 2 movies are good, it's been so long since I've seen the show I can only remember that I liked it. The show has been off the are for years now, so you may have to go to youtube to watch it.

Tamrin Sunwake |

Trying to determine if I should save Tamrin or not. His intro seems to have him on the surface, but if it's cold he could be in the north, in which I or Aananda might be able to keep him from serious injury.
I was actually working on that before the boards went south on me. I'll try to post something in a few minutes... ;)
But yes - my idea was a 'hot' (or in this case 'cold') entry into the north of Agartha. I'm guessing that there are still clouds and weather here (and if not, I'll just make the fog/cloud a byproduct of the portal that sent him here).

Agartha |
Cardcaster Ryo wrote:Trying to determine if I should save Tamrin or not. His intro seems to have him on the surface, but if it's cold he could be in the north, in which I or Aananda might be able to keep him from serious injury.I was actually working on that before the boards went south on me. I'll try to post something in a few minutes... ;)
But yes - my idea was a 'hot' (or in this case 'cold') entry into the north of Agartha. I'm guessing that there are still clouds and weather here (and if not, I'll just make the fog/cloud a byproduct of the portal that sent him here).
Yes, we have weather here. The Weather Consortium provides a balanced environment to all the regions. Providing, of course, that they pay their dues on time. If not, then well.......

Tamrin Sunwake |

Yes, we have weather here. The Weather Consortium provides a balanced environment to all the regions. Providing, of course, that they pay their dues on time. If not, then well.......
Nice. An 'Arcane Arcology' run by a Weather Consortium - I can dig it ;)

Tamrin Sunwake |

Agartha wrote:The Weather Consortium provides a balanced environment to all the regions. Providing, of course, that they pay their dues on time. If not, then well.......I'm sure the druids are happy this...[/sarcasm]
Hmmm...does that mean we need to worry about druidic 'eco-terrorists' then? ;P

Agartha |
Agartha wrote:The Weather Consortium provides a balanced environment to all the regions. Providing, of course, that they pay their dues on time. If not, then well.......I'm sure the druids are happy this...[/sarcasm]
Maybe the Druids run the Consortium? MWAHAHAHA!
Enforced by their Legions of Dire Squirrels. Cover your nuts!

Tamrin Sunwake |

Cardcaster Ryo wrote:Agartha wrote:The Weather Consortium provides a balanced environment to all the regions. Providing, of course, that they pay their dues on time. If not, then well.......I'm sure the druids are happy this...[/sarcasm]Maybe the Druids run the Consortium? MWAHAHAHA!
Enforced by their Legions of Dire Squirrels. Cover your nuts!
O.o
Shields up. Bridge to feet - Warp 9....
Tamrin Sunwake |

Tamrin Sunwake wrote:lol. Well, some things are cliche for a reason. ;)Oh ye gods - we are not slipping into the old 'you meet in a tavern' thing, are we?
ARE WE?!?!?! [dramatic convulsions ensue] ;D
Truer words were never typed :)
Alrighty - guess I'l mosey on in...

Tamrin Sunwake |

If I have made this part of the game all about me, I apoligize, though I really shouldn't since everyone decided to hop on the VAMPIRE EXPRESS!!!
Well c'mon - who in their right mind would let anyone traipse off to deal with vampires all by themselves? Haven't you watched any horror movies!? ;)

Aananda |

If I have made this part of the game all about me, I apoligize, though I really shouldn't since everyone decided to hop on the VAMPIRE EXPRESS!!!
huh? No way, it's all good. We needed some reason for the team to stick together and you had the quest ready to go. It's not like we won't all have a turn eventually. :)

Kannic Orefinder |

Cardcaster Ryo wrote:If I have made this part of the game all about me, I apoligize, though I really shouldn't since everyone decided to hop on the VAMPIRE EXPRESS!!!Well c'mon - who in their right mind would let anyone traipse off to deal with vampires all by themselves? Haven't you watched any horror movies!? ;)
Too bad we only have one girl. Looks like Aananda has to do the customary shower scene before the monster shows up. :)

Tamrin Sunwake |

Tamrin Sunwake wrote:Too bad we only have one girl. Looks like Aananda has to do the customary shower scene before the monster shows up. :)Cardcaster Ryo wrote:If I have made this part of the game all about me, I apoligize, though I really shouldn't since everyone decided to hop on the VAMPIRE EXPRESS!!!Well c'mon - who in their right mind would let anyone traipse off to deal with vampires all by themselves? Haven't you watched any horror movies!? ;)
Cold man - just cold.... ;P