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Orions...I think we are all on the same ship going to the school no matter where we are from. The ship was the meeting place that took everyone to the school.
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@DrowsyPangolin Another question of curiosity:

Could someone use Astrology magic, and could there be a Shaman variant that draws upon the power of the stars rather than that of the natural world around them?
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But how can you draw power from objects that are tens of light years away, when Shamans can't even draw power from a forest tens of kilometers away?
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@DrowsyPangolin Another question of curiosity:

Could someone use Astrology magic, and could there be a Shaman variant that draws upon the power of the stars rather than that of the natural world around them?


Okay, so Astrology magic is perfectly fine as far as like, having magic based on the movements of the cosmos and stuff. The only issue with them being a Shaman would be what @ERode mentioned: drawing mana directly from the stars would be impossible (unless you’re a Warlock maybe, but that would be a more particular kind of star) still, they could be a Shaman and have star-related abilities, but they would still need to draw in mana from nature.
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@DrowsyPangolin@ERode Many thanks!

And i think i will just as the one last i was thinking about for the moment:

What about a different from of Necromancy from Isila, which has a variety of coverage similar to Runecraft. It does this by breaking things down life into several parts, life that is, based on the Ancient Egyptian parts of the soul? (Ka, Re, etc.)
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@Crusader Lord That would be really cool, feel free!
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@DrowsyPangolin Alright, here is the first OC. Unsure about the concept for the other, but this place seems too fun to pass up!


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@Crusader Lord Looks good! Feel free to go ahead and add him to the character section. As far as intros go, you’re more than welcome to have already been amongst the group or to arrive separately, I’ll be happy to help out if you need any assistance.
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@DrowsyPangolin Bro! There's a No More Heros 3 comin' Twenty-Twenty, ain't that shit awesome?!
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@DrowsyPangolin Merely when you have the time, and i have a few more questions i am curious about:

1. How advanced is Nilsova? Bunch of primitive people living in hunts made of mud and grass? Semi-advanced to an extent, but respecting of the land? Superstitious and mysterious folk who dwell communally on the land in a manner reflecting olden times?

2. Based on the lore, i had an idea that makes use of some of it. In particular, the rumors of demons and otherfolk in the depths of the Nilsovan swamps. I am just wanting to check this by you as one potential idea, among a couple of them, i am debating for a second OC.

In this case, a girl born to a human Nilsovan father and a powerful fey mother. Her father was kidnapped out of the blue when hunting with the men of his community (depending on how Nilsovan stuff works, could be just out there to forage or explore or something), taken by her mother who had fallen for his looks. The man and fey spent time together, falling in love and bearing a child. She lived with her parents for a time, but when her father passed from illness her mother knew she couldn't stay. As much as she loved her, she had other family on her human side and needed a better chance at life than seclusion deep into the swamps among Otherfolk.

So the kid, about 7-8 years old, is sent to be found by hunters and taken back to her father's family. Kid gets raised by her human-side family, eventually gets sent to Arkus to learn more and such (etc).

That is the premise summarized, in short. ^^;

Will only mention other idea, ah, once i get it better into words depending.

Sorry to bother you with so much stuff...
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1) So the idea of Nilsova being primitive mostly comes from the fact that society in the swamps is much less structured and hierarchical than the other regions, the coexistent, cooperative relationship with nature they tend to have, and the generally isolationist attitude most in Nilsova have toward the world outside the swamps. Now, in actuality, there’s a bit of truth to them being less advanced, in that Nilsova has basically no Magi tech, at least not that they made themselves. There are artificers in Nilsova, but they tend to modify and reverse engineer foreign technology rather than making their own.(you’d be surprised how easy it is to misplace an airship) As far as their actual civilization though, Nilsova has a few larger settlements, though cities might not be the right word. By design, a lot of the region remains wild, but natives are pretty adept at navigating the riverways and swamps. Most people live in smaller settlements. Some don’t live in any fixed location, instead opting to live nomadic lives on riverboats. Basically, there’s a variety of lifestyles in Nilsova that outsiders don’t know about, and while they may seem somewhat primitive, it’s more that they’re just very different compared to their neighbors.

2)That could absolutely work. Hunting parties would totally still exist in Nilsova, as it has probably the most, uh, concerning wildlife out of the regions (excepting maybe the far north of Verholt and the Sphinxes in Isila). It’s not known to outsiders, but Otherfolk still live deep in the swamps as well, and children of mixed lineage are not, strictly speaking, uncommon, though first generations are a bit more rare. For instance, Linxi has faeblood, though it’s a few generations old. Usually these children have unique magical talents, as many Otherfolk have innate magical ability. Your premise sounds like it fits in just fine!

And no worries, ask as many questions as you need, it’s what I’m here for!
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@DrowsyPangolin Ah! Many thanks! So with that in mind...well i am curious about a few thing just lore-wise. :3

1. What kinds of Otherfolk still exist deep in those swamps?

2. Frankly, did anyone ever have a kid with a dragon in the far past? I am getting Skyrim vibes that push me to ask this. XD
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1) There are several! Faeries (and other far, thing dryads, pixies, nymphs, satyrs, etc)have lived there practically forever, though their numbers have dwindled in modern times. Goblins are probably the most plentiful Otherfolk in the swamp, but they tend to keep to their caves. Trolls and nighthags also roam the swamps, though few in number and rarely friendly. There’s also a sizable population of lizardfolk who tend to keep to themselves. Fae are generally responsible for most mixed-blooded children, though sometimes love, uh, finds a way.

2) They have, though very few of those lineages remain. Most were in northern Verholt, but the vast majority of those with Draconic blood died in the Last War. Dragons themselves are assumed to be extinct, but there are occasionally reports from the mountains claiming sightings.
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though sometimes love, uh, finds a way.


...I am getting Shrek vibes here, and i am scared. lol.

Not that a half-lizardfolk wouldn't have its potential perks. But makes sense the fae are the most...promiscuous of the bunch. Considering there'd probably be a lot of fae types as well to boot. Many thanks!

Most were in northern Verholt, but the vast majority of those with Draconic blood died in the Last War.


Makes sense, but is rather sad overall. At least there are remnants of dragon blood, however, and dragons are now the Verholt version of UFO sightings. Swamp folk living, green dragon-bred dovakhin, anyone? I jest, but it sounds interesting. XD

Alright, this should work for info i think! I...think at least. Haha. Now if only i could compress the backstory into a para or three better. ^^;
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Sorry for that rambling. @_@
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@DrowsyPangolin Alright, I finally got my things together for this second and last OC! You spoke about the fey, and since Nilsova is in a swamp...well I had an idea for a "unique magical ability" for her. Based upon the "will-o'-the-wisp" of fey lore, which itself irl is tied to stuff like swamps.

Ah, I will edit and fix anything to needed specifications, if or as required of course. ^^;


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@Crusader Lord Looks good to go!
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@DrowsyPangolin Yay! I suppose at this point, the idea is trying to find where to start with my OC's. XD

There's where the Orions are, and then the rest of the tour group, right???
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