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[✗] [Age of The Dragons] Azdrazi Addition - Dragon Eggs
NightOfTheWind replied to wowj's topic in Lore Criteria + Submissions
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[Magic Lore] Druidism - Communion and Control
NightOfTheWind replied to Werew0lf's topic in Lore Criteria + Submissions
Very well written formatting here. Definitely helpful for first-time readers should it get accepted. Excellent change here. How long is a narrative day of rest? It might be better to just put an OOC time here equivalent to a narrative day as to avert confusion or put the time in parantheses. Feel like this should be two emotes minimum rather than three, since this seems to leave the Druid defenseless and while there is a cost to that I don't see anything other than utility in the use of this spell so I don't think it'd be malicious to lower the emote count by one -
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Looking to play a new character in an rp family cause I wanna try something new, msg me on forums if you're interested. - Gender of character must be male - I need a minecraft skin for them edit: i found a character
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this is the most sane comment on this thread btw
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[✓] [World Lore] - Chorustones
NightOfTheWind replied to NightOfTheWind's topic in Metals/Minerals/Crystals/Etc.
They will work as one Chorustone-- this is how you make different colors or different patterns. If you combine two Chorustones in their gel form, they'll mix like paint. So mixing White Chorustone Gel and Red Chorustone Gel would give you Pink Chorustone Gel, which can be hardened into a Pink Chorustone Crystal over time. You can do the same thing with liquids of course. Mixing the two Gels can give you a complete solid color or a mixture of the two depending on how well you mix it. Like I said, it's like paint. The blue and purple crystal picture in the post is an example of this. Two colors in one crystal. Mixing Chorustone Gel with a Chorustone Crystal would give you This same affect, which is what layering the stones would be. tl;dr, make whatever color/design/pattern you want for your Chorustone using these methods, but know it'll only be ONE singular Chorustone. -
[✓] [World Lore] - Chorustones
NightOfTheWind replied to NightOfTheWind's topic in Metals/Minerals/Crystals/Etc.
i know alchemy oppenheimer isnt talking to me rn- 9 replies
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Chorustones Background A mineral that has been around for some time, only to be discovered in this era. Magic is a strange thing, and can affect the land in ways that some may find to be strange. The exact origin of how Chorustone was found in the first place is a debated topic amongst amateur historians, though only one story through word of mouth is the real one; in a part of Aevos exposed to much magic, a group of men were sent to set up a stone quarry. It took many months for it to be shaped and excavated, and one night a small cave was exposed–a wall of pale amber crystals visible in the moonlight. Entering the cave took bravery as the miners could hear multiple voices coming from within, although no one was found. It was not until later that they learned why this had happened. The crystals were mined and sent to their capital to be appraised; amongst the excavators was someone that was able to perceive something strange about the cave, and when they sought to bring some of the stone home they found it changed into a red crystal overnight. It took some time and much research before the crystal’s properties were researched and perceived, along with the connection between the moonlight and the sudden shift between crystal and stone. They found that the crystals only seemed to appear within already-existing cave systems where there had been a high population of mages or events relating to magic. After some time, these stones were given the name Chorustone, and were rapidly sought out by mages after an article of their properties were published. Since its discovery, it’s been given many more names by different groups depending on the region such as Chimestones, Tonestones or Quorus whilst those with a flair for the dramatics have simply called them the Singing Stones. It’s also been dubbed with more unique names such as Suundstones and Glymjarok by the dwarven people or Blahgund by uruk kind. Description (Raw Form) In its initial state, Chorustone looks exactly like and has the same properties as regular stone. There is nothing magical about the rock whatsoever besides one property, which is why it has evaded the attention of any prying eyes for so long. This property is how expert foragers of Chorustone gather the material; by first gaining the ability to see the flows of mana, either through some source such as alchemy or through some unnatural ability. When perceived this way, the stone can be seen in its gemstone form, although its color is dull and gray. They’re usually abundant in a few medium-sized clusters lining the caverns they manage to form in. Chorustone is completely useless in its stone form and has no applications until it is revealed to the moonlight–however, it’s preferred by many that if necessary the stone must be shaped and filed before refining it. Refining Technique As stated prior, the connection between Chorustone and the moon is currently unknown and yet the fact remains that they are closely linked. The way to refine this strange stone was discovered by accident, and is an easy yet mysterious process. Should Chorustone in its unrefined, stone-like state be open to the moonlight for a few mere moments, the stone would crystallize to form a slightly opaque gemstone, its shape remaining the same. The combination of the mana in the air as well as its ability to change composition in the moonlight causes it to retain mana-compatible properties. Refining the stone has shown that the color of its crystallized form depends on the phase of the moon. To put it simply: ⊳ Full Moon - White or Black ⊳ Waning Gibbous - Red ⊳ Third Quarter - Green ⊳ Waning Crescent - Violet ⊳ Waxing Gibbous - Yellow ⊳ First Quarter - Blue ⊳ Waxing Crescent - Orange Description (Refined Form) The refined version of this stone is mainly why it is sought after especially by mages due to its uses and connections with magic. On the surface, Chorustone in its true state seems like any other crystal. After crystallizing, it becomes more durable than stone and gains a colored hue. The color of this hue depends on the state of the moon; mages that share their experience of refining their first Chorustone all assume a superstition that each Chorustone is unique as they come in different shades and the brighter the shade of that color, the more gifted they will become in whatever mystical arts they’re studying. Perhaps its most curious property and the reason why it got its name is the stone’s ability to produce sound. Large clusters of Chorustone, such as the patches found in caves when they are exposed to moonlight, resonate with each other and harmonize to form strange and mysterious melodies. For this reason, some do not attempt to excavate the Chorustone or moderate how much others attempt to attain. Applications (Refined Form) Surprisingly, the ability to change material and sing aren’t the only properties this gemstone has. Chorustone has many applications discovered mainly by mages who first attempted to attach them to their wands or staffs due to their appearance. In doing so, they found that the Chorustone resonated with their casting and allowed them to use it as a focus point for showing the tells of their mana-based magics. Moreover, they found that they were able to cast spells from that point as if the gemstone was a part of their body, giving a deeper connection between the mage and their chosen tool. The Chorustone becomes a conduit for their spell, and is able to change the hue of the caster's magical aura should the mage desire. The Singing Stones are objects with a voice, and once given a dose of their wielder’s mana the Chorustone’s voice is changed to reflect the spell or casting tell that causes the gemstone to glow. These sounds usually mirror what is being cast through them and can change pitch based on the swish or movement of the stone. After finding much of what Chorustone had to offer, those who wanted to see what else they could gain from this material took their stones to those who were experts in processing such minerals. In doing so they found that the gemstones had strange properties when put under extreme heat, and they were able to melt down into a gel-like substance that would harden after a while in contact with the air. This not only allowed craftsmen to shape Chorustone like glass, but it also allowed them to mix two or more gels together to create different colors or seal things within the material–an aesthetic choice of many mages. This process did not come without its grievances, as they found melting down the Chorustone multiple times caused it to become weaker and thinner with each melting cycle until it became like water and wasn’t able to harden again. Though this too could possibly have its use to the more creative mind, such as tattoos made from the liquid. Harvesting Method Harvesting Chorustone in its unrefined form is exactly like harvesting regular stone. All of the difficulty in harvesting Chorustone comes from whether or not the one gathering it is actually gathering it. It’s not uncommon for those gathering this elusive mineral to end up with plain old rocks instead. Having all the same properties of stone in its default state, any mundane tools like a pick or hammer and chisel may be useful. On the other hand, harvesting Chorustone in its refined, crystallized form is a bit more challenging as it is more durable than its duller counterpart–a sharper tool like a pick and a steady hand is required to mine it from the walls of the cave it had formed in.
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fartpack ultra deluxe edition
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Farming Should specific plants grow better in certain biomes? Yes Should there be subspecies of plants (e.g. multiple species of wheat seeds such as millet, barley, or rye)? Sounds like too much effort over nothing Should the time of year influence your harvest yields? No, time is a really strange concept already with how months/years work so it'd just feel weird Should certain races be better at farming than others? I wanna say no but if you decide that you're going to go that far you should inquire different players well-versed in respective race lores (or just ask ST) what kind of subspecies they'd be better at farming at rather than just straight up saying "x race is better than x race". Composting Should different types of compost be available which help with different plants? I think only one type of compost is fine, we don't need a whole complicated compost system Should it be possible to make a generally 'better' bonemeal? I don't see the point Rarity Should different rarities of food ingredients exist, which require more or less effort to acquire? No it doesn't need to be that complicated. Raising Livestock Should older animals provide progressively better ingredients? No, there are lots of reasons why I really don't like the idea of this but I don't want to get into them and just say the simple reason; animal farming is super weird and hard to moderate I'm pretty sure there are lots of places with underground animal farms so it'll just feel like an overcomplicated farming sim for no reason Should certain races be better at raising livestock than others? No, but yes only if different races specialize in different livestock (orcs = chickens, humans = pigs, dwarfs = sheep etc.) Should the feed you provide your animals change what quality ingredients the animal then produces? No Should specific animals grow faster in certain biomes? No Should you be able to brush your animals to make them happier and also produce better quality ingredients? Yes, this is a fun idea Other Food Sources Should berries be altered to reduce their effectiveness? Yes Should the amount of Billybob Taters be reduced? No, just change the item descriptions so that you can actually stack them in one group. Beekeeping Should this exist? Yes Alcohol Should aging alcoholic beverages for longer make them stronger? Yes, that's a really neat and cool idea and gives neat flavor on the item. Cooking Should custom recipes exist for other foods (e.g. spaghetti, sandwiches, haggis)? I think a really cool way to do this would be to have players be able to write their own recipes that they can give to other players to copy and use, instead of just having just a really boring IRL food submission. Should this be restricted to just saturation and hunger bars, or should this also include any or all of: Health Boost Absorption Regeneration Saturation (potion effect) Haste Should it be possible to create entirely custom recipes (ST Admin only)? Yeah Should certain recipes exist that are race-locked? No that's like saying I can't make spaghetti just because I'm not from Italy, if you're gonna do that stat-effectiveness thing just say you can't make it as best as it can be unless you're its unique race. Should you be able to take an arbitrary food item and 'reskin' it into another food item? This would PRESERVE ALL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES of the food item in question, but allow you to then CHANGE ITS APPEARANCE, allowing you to roleplay it however you would like. Yeah of course Cannibalism Should descendants drop a food item when slain (up to a limit per day)? That's funny sure Should this grant additional buffs to undead players? No
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New Chat Colors Released & Persona Persistence
NightOfTheWind replied to Java17's topic in Announcements
how come we're adding a bunch of colors instead of implementing custom colors w/ hex codes?