[center][h2]Prologue[/h2][/center]
"Well, this is a rather macabre scene."

With a rather uncanny callousness underlining his voice, a rather well-dressed man who looked to be no older than forty took a few steps towards the crashed plane in front of him. There was no sense of trepidation as he stepped closer to the flames, and less so as he simply [i]leaped[/i] atop the charred wreck to peer inside.

Hundreds of people, dead in but an instant. Young, old, healthy, frail—as was expected of a tragedy on this magnitude, none seemed to be spared. But despite being surrounded by a scene that could easily carve itself into the mind of people who could bear witness to such tragedy, the man seemed... Unfazed.

Well, that was to be expected, of course. He was here on a little job for his master, whose capricious nature he was bound to follow regardless of his own opinions. Lucky, then, that he happened to arrive at such an opportune time.

Better than than to have to dirty his own hands, after all.

As he stopped near the center of the downed vehicle, the man raised his right arm in front of him and opened a small portal above his head. With his left, he formed a small lantern glowing with blue-green light, and with none others living to witness the scene to follow, raised that same object up and shook it as he would a bell.

The wreckage, at once, seemed to be suffused with a dim glow, and one by one dancing lights seemed to float up and away for but a brief moment before being drawn towards that light.

"Let this humble servant provide you all a second chance," the man spoke as he walked through the portal, each light slowly following in his wake, "though let your choices be yours and yours alone."

Ere long, that ethereal light had faded from the plane, leaving naught but ash and solitude as the gateway slowly closed behind him.

[hr][center][h3]Premise[/h3][/center]
So... It might not be evident at a glance, but this is a fantasy isekai story. Sure, it seems more like the prelude for an urban fantasy of sorts, but no, it's a fantasy isekai.

With game elements. Yes, how original, I know.

Setting that self-deprecating humor aside for a moment, I'll provide a bit more background knowledge for those who haven't up and left already below.

[quote]Having met an untimely demise in the wake of a plane crash, you and a few other people have woken up in the middle of a completely unknown location. What that location is may vary from group to group, but what be [i]more[/i] pressing is the fact that you... [i]May[/i] or may not be the same person you were before blacking out. More curious still might be the odd UI-like menu in front of you that feels like something straight out of a game, complete with stats, skills, and other miscellaneous information.
What to make of the situation is your choice to make, but to what end that may lead, only time can tell.[/quote]

[hr][center][h3]The System[/h3][/center]
In order to supplement their lack of experience in this new world, these wayward souls have been provided with a metaphysical construct henceforth dubbed "the System". This System does not turn the world into a game (though some might treat it as such anyways), but instead functions as both a way of quantifying abilities and the capabilities of the user. This [i]does[/i] include the capability to gain experience and level up.

That being said, being able to level up does not mean that the natives of this world cannot also grow stronger and break past their limits. Rather, it is that the reincarnated have the ability to steer their growth as they see fit.

Other than that, the System has a built-in record system that functions similarly to a quest log and a messaging function that allows those who have met other wayward souls to communicate with one another regardless of the situation. It does [i]not[/i] have a built-in map, minimap or inventory, though.

Only those who have been reincarnated (in other words, the player characters) can access this System, and it is an otherwise foreign concept to many of those who have lived in this world since being born.

[hr][center][h3]Skills[/h3][/center]
A "Skill" in context of the System can be split into one of two categories: something that "increases the capabilities of a stat or action" or "allows for the execution of some [i]type[/i] of action". The former would be something like a basic stat boost (e.g.; [MAG +10]), while the latter would be something more like [Holy Magic] or [Fire Magic]. Merely having a skill in the latter category does not mean that you can use any skill that it might fall under of course, but rather that you can use it at a basic level and that, if condition are right, you can learn how to use more advanced techniques in that vein. As to how to obtain them...

Well, some require luck, some require hard work, and some a mixture of both. Have fun exploring the possibilities!

[hr]I do believe that should be everything that I [i]need[/i] to present to start? Honestly, this RP idea was spun up on impulse and I'm going to be running things fast and loose. Questions, concerns, or whatever else can be asked below, as usual. Here's a form for those who want to get started on some unapologetic isekai trash prep.

Everyone's entitled to some junk food every now and then, right?

Oh, right, before I forget: I'd ideally like to update once a week minimum, but I am okay with people going for super quick cycles (and participating in them myself). If you don't appear for a week, expect life to go on without you.

[hider=Form][list][*][u]Name[/u]: Use whatever here, honestly. Taking up a new name? Standing by the one your parents gave you? Live life as you see fit; it's a second chance, after all.
[*][u]Age[/u]: You can split it into physical and mental or just use one if you want. Please be clear, though.
[*][u]Gender[/u]: In the here and now. If you know, you know.
[*][u]Race[/u]: Classic fantasy triage? Sure. Something custom? Run it by me first and we'll talk.
[*][u]Appearance[/u]: Text, images, what have you.
[*][u]Personality[/u]: Self-explanatory.
[*][u]History[/u]: Also self-explanatory.
[*][u]Level[/u]: Your level. You'll gain levels at my discretion, based on things accomplished or otherwise.
[*][u]Stats[/u]: You start with 1 point in each stat at default and can allocate up to five to start. Three points a level, but if I'm going to be honest, stats are going to be more like guidelines than hard values to calculate against for the sake of the story.
[list][*][u]STR[/u]: Self-explanatory. More STR, hit harder.
[*][u]DEX[/u]: Accuracy. Higher levels of DEX allows for you to hit smaller targets, be more likely to hit stuff, and be able to land things from further away.
[*][u]MAG[/u]: Also self-explanatory. Higher MAG increases your mana capacity and ability to fire out more/stronger spells.
[*][u]DEF[/u]: Physical defense. The higher your DEF, the more punches you can take. 
[*][u]RES[/u]: Magical defense. The higher your RES, the more fireballs to the face you can take.
[*][u]AGI[/u]: Speed. The higher your AGI, the faster you can go. There are diminishing returns the more you invest in this, so be wary.
[*][u]LCK[/u]: Luck. The bullshit stat, which will impact the chances of things going your way. As with AGI, there are diminishing returns the more you invest in this, so be wary about trying to lean too hard into this. Luck won't save you from a skilled opponent, and even the luckiest people can have a bad day.[/list]
[*][u]Skills[/u]: You get ONE starter skill. No, it's not a cheat, and yes, I will be vetting these.
[list][*][u]Skill Name[/u]:
[*][u]Skill Description[/u]:[/list]
[*][u]Other[/u]: Anything else of note? Put it here.[/list][/hider]