As you glow more, you notice a green hue surrounding Espurr, but a red hue glowing around yourself. Suddenly, you're wracked with a burning sensation for a moment, before you cease glowing, as does Espurr.
"What did that do?" you ask Laud.
"You and your friend are now bestowed with magical abilities. You, Legendary Lankman, are bestowed with the red magic, fire. Fire rises, and also causes rage. A power which you wield well."
Espurr rubs a paw on his chin. "And me?"
"You, Espurr, are bestowed with the green magic, flora. Flora grows and prospers with love and care, something you seem to flourish in."
You cock an eyebrow, having no idea what she just said. Laud groans. "You can make fire and your friend can control all plants."
"Oh! That makes sense!"
"Yes. Your magic will stay with you so long as you drink a magical serum, or eat the baked goods with the serum."
"And what is that serum?"
Laud giggles, purring. "Let's just say… all of my lovely harlots can provide this serum… should you feel your powers are becoming weaker, return here, and one of my servants will be more than happy to accommodate you."
You have no idea how that logic works, but whatever. You feel far more powerful than before… but not powerful enough. Before you can return openly into KYM, you must become stronger. You have a weapon and scorcery… you gotta practice it.
Espurr turns to you. "So this and the cave can be marked as shelters. I'll mark that on my map!" Espurr takes out a folded piece of paper, opening it and marking areas on it. You take a peek yourself. As you see the areas surrounding KYM, you scowl. You recognize the lands of Sony… Microsoft… and worst of all, Steam… the largest kingdom of the entire land. But these are all too big for you to take down yet. In time, you will. But for now… you're stuck at the crossroads of the four kingdoms. There are a few rogues and warriors that may be able to assist you… or hinder you just in this land alone. The quest will be dangerous… it will be long. But if it will save your kingsom, you'll do it at all costs.
But for now, you must stay here, and prepare. While you despise the other kingdoms, you know their most trusted warriors are strong, almighty, and will stop at nothing to thwart you. So prepare…
A) Join a jousting tournament. You'll need to perfect your combat prowess.
B) Visit the warlocks. You'll want to practice your magic.
C) Head to the pub. You'll want to improve your relations among the locals.
D) Head to a location on the map with a "?". Espurr seems to have marked it, and it may be (or probably isn't) very important.
OOC: Yes, this will be an RPG setup that I'll be using, so you'll be able to make Lankman how you'll want him. Visit a costume shop. Level him up. All those opportunities will present themselves frequently in the thread with more choices instead of just four from here on in. So now I'll turn to you guys! If anyone would like to make an appearance in the quest in any way, shape, or form, feel free to post what you wish to do!
To make it easier to interpret from the choices and the requests to be inserted, post however you may want to be featured on my wall. It would also make it easier to follow this format:
Name of Character:
Appearance: (Link a pic of what you want your character to look like.)
Role: (Choose one from cameo, bystander, trader, enemy, ally, harlot, or cave dweller. Cameos only appear rarely in the thread. Bystanders appear frequently but do not engage in any combat. Traders can be blacksmiths or warlocks that can upgrade your weapons and magic, or general traders that can change Lankman's appearance, clothing, and armor. Enemies are self explanatory; however, depending on affiliation and how many are tied to said affiliation, some may be bosses. Allies are self explanatory; however, depending on affiliation and how many are tied to said affiliation, may be partners. Harlots heal Lankman and restore magic serum. Cave dwellers are neutral in terms of affiliation but offer Lankman help should he need assistance or guidance on what to do next.)
Loyalty: (Only for allies or enemies, choose from Nintendo, Steam, Microsoft, Sony, or Freelance. Freelance is essentially anyone unaffiliated with any kingdom.)
Skills: (Only for allies or enemies. Choose from Magic, Combat, Sentinel, or Range. Magic users can heal or deal additional damage through status effects in addition to powerful attacks best effective against unarmored opponents. Combat deals the most damage with single blows and is better suited against armor. Sentinels are highly armored warriors that deal small damage in turn for a much higher threshold. Range deals multiple or single attacks from afar, having the advantage of distance. Lankman can level up any of these four skills through warlocks, blacksmiths, or archers, but only by practicing with or engaging combat. Lankman's partners can level these skills up to but only two, so choose wisely which mastery will be theirs.)
Miscellaneous: Any additional info you wish to provide.
Thanks for your input, and hope you guys like the thread. Hopefully, we can have a mod change older posts to feature artwork of the thread! :3
