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Rise of the Shield Hero - Brainstorming Interest Check

Hello everyone recently I've been wanting to take a crack at the shield hero anime manga/series. It is an interesting universe on its own, and the story itself is rather interesting subversion of the interest check. However as it stands I have very few ideas, and I don't believe I'd be able to gm this on my own. The universe is full of statistics, and rules which aren't my particular forte. More over the main story follows Naofumi, and his journey through the lands of the isekai world he finds himself in. I'm not sure if people would want to follow a singular hero, or disregard to weird 'All heroes must journey separately' rule. What role slavery, and such would play into a roleplay centered around it.

I'd be interested in trying to figure out a cohesive plot, and if I receive the proper help by a co-gm, and or someone else willing to do so, make the rp centered around it. But first I feel the need to discuss this with others, and plan things out from there. For those who don't know shield hero here's a copy, and pasted summary of the series. It contains spoilers.

My Hider

Naofumi Iwatani, an easygoing Japanese youth, was summoned into a parallel world along with three other young men from parallel universes to become the world's Heroes. Each of the heroes were respectively equipped with their own legendary equipment when summoned. Naofumi happened to receive the Legendary Shield, the sole defensive equipment, while the other heroes received a sword, a spear and a bow, weapons meant for attack. Unlike the other heroes who are fully supported by the kingdom and gain several strong allies each, Naofumi's luck turns to the worse after his single companion, later revealed to be none other than Princess Myne, betrays him, steals all his belongings and leaves him devoid of all assistance and supplies after she falsely accuses him of raping her.

Shunned by everyone from the King to peasants, Naofumi is forced to train as a hero alone while working to make ends meet, until he buys from a slave trader a young tanuki demi-human girl named Raphtalia and an egg that hatches into a bird creature whom he names "Filo", both quickly growing into adulthood and becoming powerful warriors under his care. As they little by little gain the trust and gratitude of the people with their heroic actions, Naofumi and his companions work hard to carry their mission as saviors of the world, while unraveling its deepest secrets.

With all that out of the way would someone like to help me figure something out for this, or should it just die on the cutting board floor?

Rurouni Kenshin - Stand of the Shinsengumi

"You tell me what you think we should do first Yuya? Do we really need to force confrontation here. This is a hotel these men may just be samurai discontent with the shogunate. Or they could be enemies? Do we attack first? Or do we wait? Would you risk your hands being watered with the blood of a man who didn't need to die?" questioned Fujimaru as he looked at his companion. He spoke quietly to make sure his voice wasn't overheard too far away from him like the men in the nearby room. "We need to do our jobs without disgracing ourselves, and the shogunate. More so I am not the point man in this attack." Fujimaru said pointing forward as he looked at Yuya with indifferent eyes. He wanted to test his men here see if they actually were worth the title of 'Wolf of Mibu'. He wasn't sure himself on the course of action but he'd probably order the group to split up if the front men truly wanted his orders. It was his job as captain to give orders and he wouldn't fail to do so if he needed to.

What Hero Wants to Die? - An Inverted Isekai

Anyone going to post soon?

Fate/Crimson Dusk

"Hey Mister Anderson would you mind talking with me about some first aid options we have at our disposal? I want to make sure we don't need to expend unnecessary mana." Leon asked Anderson who nodded in agreement, and told him that he'd have his back if he requested it. Leon smiled, and told Brynhildr they'd go looking for some clothes for her later so that she can go out in public without looking suspicious, or silly. Brynhildr thanked him for his consideration before he told her that she should go into spirit form in order to conserve his mana. Leon looked down at his wrist as she vanished into air. Anderson told the others that they'd see him soon enough, and that he'd make sure to see them on the plane before departing with Leon.

Timeskip - 1 Day Later

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After some stalling for supplies, and last minute prepartions the quick flight to Danzig was relatively short, and simple. It only took a few hours, and the heroes with their masters had little to no difficulty getting from one place to another. King's jet was quick, and fast no doubt due to his vast fortune that he had accumulated in Vegas he was able to buy things like this for convenience sake. After the trip the group was herded together for a quick convoy trip to the small city of Mavas where they found themselves in a bustling small town of relatively sparse industrialization. There were a few blocks of houses on the hilly area, and the main town itself seemed to be a relatively small to medium sized area full of some shopping centers but little else. The city wasn't ancient, or outdated by any means but it wasn't anything you'd find in New York with giant sky scrapers. The trip was quick as very few cars were on the road today, and the journey to the church found the Black Faction in a small corner of town isolated from the rest. A priest with grey hair, and a haggard face greeted those who left the car first. As Anderson got out he went up, and hugged the man greeting him with a smile. Leon, and Lancer who had spoken very little to each other the past day found themselves looking up around at the big blue sky. "I must say flying sure was a nostalgic experience for me. To fly in such a large metal plane would never have occurred to me in the past. It brings back good, and sad memories alike." Lancer said as Leon nodded, and he then considered what would happen as he felt awkward he didn't speak Polish so he hoped the priest here didn't require it.

Leon wondered what was ahead of them exactly they had failed to find the Forest. Monica had left the main group to go, and search the city she insisted she was fine on her own. As Leon turned to look at Lancer who looked quite a lot like a teacher now. Arguably the hottest teacher he had met in his life but then again it turned out she was a Valkyrie from legends past so he guess her appearance fit the bill of one of the viking's angels. But on a more serious note He wondered where the main enemies were.

The priest walked over to the group, and opened his arms wide. "My name is Father Howard. Welcome to the church young ones, and ancient heroes. I hope that the trip went well for all of you. I have prepared individual rooms in the basement for all of your needs as mages be it for rituals, or just for space. You may explore the main room, and the most of the bottom rooms at your discretion. However please respect that the upper area is for priests, and executors only. We're using it for storage space, and to keep documents safe if you are caught up there you will be held accountable for trespassing. Alternatively if you do not wish to be in the basement then you may leave this place and try to found your own lodging. There will be no defiling the alters, or any holy symbols here or I will request that you vacate the church. I'm aware some of you are pagans after all..." the man said as Anderson laughed as he assured the man that no matter what he'd make sure these people behaved themselves in a holy sanctum of the church.

Brynhildr's casual clothes

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Ill post later

Rurouni Kenshin - Stand of the Shinsengumi

"If I had numbers my friend I wouldn't be here telling you to watch out for civilians. We don't exactly have the luxury of sneaking into places filled with rebels without the chance of risking the lives, and security of the mission. This revolution will be bloody. I would prefer to lessen the blood shed if possible. That is all I meant by my words." Fujimaru told his compatriot as he looked over to Yuya running over to him fashionably late but reasonable enough he suppose at least he didn't run in just as the raid started. Fujimaru took his time to nod, and gesture towards the building now in front of them. "You're here now that's all the matters. Take positions." Fujimaru stated as he approached the building as he opened the door a woman in a kimono looked on terrified at them in the middle of the hallway. She seemed to understand instantly what was going on as she pointed upstairs. As the vanguard moved upstairs Fujimaru made sure to watch the hallways, and doors on the first floor. As the first of the group came upstairs they heard loud noises coming from a room with the door opening. Investigating it showed a group of men of six with swords joking about how dumb the police were lately. Another group upstairs seemed to be mumbling something underneath their breath but hadn't noticed anything.

Rurouni Kenshin - Stand of the Shinsengumi

Alright was waiting for evil to post but I'll move everyone into place after Xbox is done with their presentation at E3 tomorrow.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Everyones doing a good job with their character s so far.

What Hero Wants to Die? - An Inverted Isekai

Alright hope you have fun. Remember to try and punch through a wall with a natural 20. My friend who played a halfling never lets down that he punched through a wall with that character. Or when he suplexed a orc.

What Hero Wants to Die? - An Inverted Isekai

Not until the contract is sealed and she's tethered to this world. She's effectively a dead person/ghost at the moment.