This is the starting post for the new RPG, please do not post sign ups here, post them in "The new RPG" after reading everything.

When the morning started, it appeared to be a run of the mill day. The three warriors hadn't the slightest clue of what was going on in another world at that moment. Around came afternoon, as it normally does around 1:00. As the heroes were completing everyday tasks, plasma surrounds them one by one, they feel themselves being ripped from their world, then all goes black. Many hours later they awaken in three seperate beds. People in white clothing with arcane staffs loom over them, looking anxious. Allowing them the time to look around the unfurnished, rather plain room the sorcerers ask "How are you all feeling?"

Basil's eyes open weakly. Seeing the odd creatures before him, He jumps back, falling clumsily out of the bed. After a moment of pain he jumps up,"W-What...?! Where am I? Who are you freaks?"

((of course to him they look very strange. he should look at himself. lol))

"You are in the land of Vandor," one holding a staff decorated with an iron snake wrapping around the shaft and a green glowing globe at the top end replied to the jumpy creature, "We are sorcerers hired by the king to transport heroes to our land."

Naoko blinked a few times adjusting to whatever had just happened to her. Starring at the creature who had just spoken, 'I'm no freak!' her mind began telling her while she looked from creature to creature in the room. Trying to stay calm she finally spoke, "Heroes?!" staying calm at this point was not a strong point for her.

"That's great. Why am I here? I want to go back to my sister, NOW." Basil glares at anyone who looks at him

Another sorcerer in the back who is holding a book instead of a staff chuckles nervously and says "Unfortunately,.. we haven't figured that part out yet.." Just then a man dressed as a soldier comes into the room and whispers something into the person with the snake decorated staff's ear, the sorcerer replies "Yes, tell him I'll be there right away." The man then turns to the two and says "I must be off, the others will answer your questions now," and goes out the doorway magically closing the door behind him.

Naoko watches the sorcerer leave. She then looks questioningly at the other sorcerers. "Why us?"

"I'm certainly not one of these 'heros' you speak of. So j-just send me back home, ok? This place is wierd." Basil's starting to calm a little but he's still on edge.

"You were the most likely to survive through the transportation process," the other in the room blurted out "Some of the others we tried to transport here did not fare so well."

"Unfortunately, we can not transport you back just yet, however you have the option of living here 'til we can," the book carrying sorcerer explained "However, the reason we transported you here is dangerous to the entire universe! Unfortunately, this entire world is in war, so the heroes left in this realm could not help fight the ancient evil. So we beg of you, help us defeat it."

Basil snears," Oh! So i'm here becuase i didn't die in your exparament? That's satsfing...."

Another soldier bursts through the door and blurts out "Arkanis was lured into an ambush! He went to meet Zeros as was planned, but something happened. We believe he's still alive but he'll need immediate help." The sorcerer with the book pulled a tiny staff from his pocket, mumbled a few words and it grew into a quarterstaff, "Will you help us," he asked.

Basil thought deeply. He couldn't be here. He had to get back to his sister... While he's gone, she might...might... "Will you let me go home if i do?"

"We can try, but if Arkanis dies the chances will become very slim, for he is the most powerful sorcerer we have," the one with the book and quarterstaff replied, "So will you be coming with us then?"

He sighs a little, still a bit aggrivated. He looks down at the ground and clenches his fists. "Fine. I-I'll help..."

((OOC:Basil))

((OOC:As Mika is not back yet and I'm still holding her ferret for ransom, I'm going to continue this))

"The other one has seem to have fallen asleep and one hasn't woken up yet. Time is wasting, we must hurry and save Arkanis. Here is a longsword and some armor, also some gauntlets, follow me! Jeran, you stay here in case they wake up," the quarterstaff wielding sorcerer says as he hands Basil the items and bursts through the door.

Basil recieves:
Bronze Gauntlets +5 Martial Arts
Iron Longsword +10 Sword
Iron Chainmail +10 Shielding

This is considered equipped automatically, this brings Basil's skills up to

-Fighting Skills
--Offensive
---Sword 40*
---Axe 10
---Club 10
---Martial Arts 25*
---Distance 10
--Defensive
---Shielding 20*
---Martial Arts 25*
--Magical
---Overall 10
---Other 10
---Holy 10
---Dark 10
---Fire 10
---Ice 10
---Thunder 10
---Earth 10
---Summoning 10
-World Skills
--Charisma 10
--Strength 10
--Intelligence 10
--Swiftness 20

Items in Basil's Inventory: Iron Longsword (Equipped to Right Hand), Bronze Gauntlets (Equipped to Glove Spot), Iron Chainmail (Equipped to Body)

((Note, after figuring some things up, they only have to break your shielding to damage you now))

Basil is frozen for a moment before his brain works again and runs after the man to catch up.

((OOC: I've returned...can I have my ferret back please?? :( ))

Naoko awoke a blinked ajusting her eyes as she remembered where she was. "Where did everyone go?" she rubbed her eyes as she awaited an answer.

The only sorcerer left in the room replied "They've went to find Arkanis, you can still catch up if you hurry."

Going through the winding streets Basil and the mage finally made their way to the east city gates. They met up with four soldiers. "Alright, we're going to wait a little longer and then we will be off." the sorcerer said.

(NPC) Soldier 1, 2, 3, and 4 are now following you.
Their stats are all the same, they are as follows:
-Fighting Skills
--Offensive
---Axe 30*
--Defensive
---Shielding 20*
--Swiftness 15

Inventory:Iron Plate Mail (Equipped to Body), Iron War Axe (Right hand), Iron shield (Left Hand)

basil sighed and nodded showing that he understood.

As Mazumi wakes up, he looks around the room. "Who are you? Where am I, and what is the purpose with my presence here?"

At the house

"Your reason in being here is because this world needs heroes to stop an ancient evil, that threatens the entire galaxy," the remaining sorcerer replied "I wish I could go into deeper detail, but unfortunately the man who knows the most about the evil is currently missing." He then turned to the other person adding "That is, if you wish to help them, I was not really thinking about it. I have to say though that the best chances of returning to your home lie in finding Arkanis."

At the gate

"I'm headed back to make absolutely certain that they aren't lost somewhere, start without me," the mage said and then dashed off down the streets. "Well, come on, follow us," Soldier #1 (S1 for now) said, and they began down the forrest surrounded trails.

((OOC: I noted a bunch of mistakes by myself, so if you suddenly got confused by something, tell me and I'll probably be able to fix it. See, I was really tired last night when I was doing some of the last posts.))

Naoko thought about it for a moment. She nodded slowly, "Alright i'll help..." she stood. "Where exactly have they gone?" trying to make the best of being stuck somewhere strange she gave a slight embarrassed smile.

((OOC:I'm not really confused for once, i'm just slow to replying because of school work and stuff...sorry^^))

"Where can I find this Arkanis?"

As Naoko finished her question the mage that had led Basil to the gate had come through the door, "Have you told them everything yet?" he asked the other sorcerer in the room. After explaining where they were in the conversation the quarterstaff wielding mage ((Y'know what, I'll call him M1 for now. xD)) explained "We have lost contact with Arkanis, if you would like to speak to him your best chances are to follow me, we cannot waste time however so if you're following me I will need an answer soon."

Basil shook his head. He didn't want to be in some strange place. He wanted to go home. He told her he'd be right back... she was waiting. Reluctantly he went after them.

'This Arkanis might hold the meaning why I was brought here', Mazumi think before saying: "I will be folowing you".

M1 nodded his head and said "Alright, we'll have to hurry, the others have already left," then took off down the streets.

((OOC: Update: I forgot to add the hp/mana system, starting mana and hp 100 a piece. Add these to your stats (doesn't matter on the color) and post your updated stats here, inventory and all.

Health 100
Mana 100

Also, I've got a town map uploaded, the link is here. Note that Arkanis' house is where you start off.))

((OOC: hey could you post that somewhere else or email it to me? sawood@gcasda.org because freewebs is restricted here... T^T ))
-Fighting Skills
--Offensive
---Sword 40*
---Axe 10
---Club 10
---Martial Arts 25*
---Distance 10
--Defensive
---Shielding 20*
---Martial Arts 25*
--Magical
---Overall 10
---Other 10
---Holy 10
---Dark 10
---Fire 10
---Ice 10
---Thunder 10
---Earth 10
---Summoning 10
-World Skills
--Charisma 10
--Strength 10
--Intelligence 10
--Swiftness 20

Health 100
Mana 100



Items in Basil's Inventory: Iron Longsword (Equipped to Right Hand), Bronze Gauntlets (Equipped to Glove Spot), Iron Chainmail (Equipped to Body)

((I'm not certain of which sites are allowed there, so I'll just send it to you, if I get any more problems like this I'll probably end up uploading it on one of meh multiple forums. Sender=mantischeese@netscape.net, I need to get my Roadrunner e-mail activated.. >>))

Sighingv Naoko runs after the mage. 'I hope I get home soon,what will everyone think of my disappearence?'

((Who is Arkanis? can i join?))

((Read the 3 pages in this topic and sign up here after reading the rules and you'll be considered in the RPG, I'll have to find a place for you to start out at though, so there'll be a little waiting. Read teh topic to find out who Arkanis is, I'd explain but I'm busy at the moment.))

Mazumi follows Naoko

((stats))
Fighting Skills
-- Offensive
-- -- Sword 10
-- -- Axe 10
-- -- Club 10
-- -- Martial Arts 30
-- -- Distance 10
-- Defensive
-- -- Shielding 10
-- -- Martial Arts 30
-- Magical
-- -- Overall 20
-- -- Other 10
-- -- Holy 20
-- -- Dark 10
-- -- Fire 10
-- -- Ice 10
-- -- Thunder 10
-- -- Earth 10
-- -- Summoning 10
World Skills
-- Charisma 10
-- Strength 10
-- Intelligence 10
-- Swiftness 20

Health 100
Mana 100

Inventory
-- Empty

The group caught up with the soldiers before they were far from the gate. They took a few seconds to catch their breath and then moved on, after about 30 minutes of walking they took an abrupt right turn, They came to some leaves, after scooping them out of the way a hole was uncovered, big enough for about 2 people.

Battle is coming up, Fire needs to post before we go any further.

Basil looked at the hole with a raised eyebrow. "You're joking. Right?"

((OOC: i didn't get any email from you.... maybe you typed it wrong or i gave you the wrong one.... sawood@gcasda.org ))

The mage shined light on the hole, it was actually a lot deeper than it first looked. Before he went down he handed Naoko an iron longsword (+10 Sword) and an iron chainmail (+10 Shielding) and Mazumi iron gauntlets (+10 Martial Arts) and an iron chainmail (+10 Shielding)

The items recieved are considered automatically equipped bringing updated stats and inventory to:


Mazumi's Stats, etc.

Fighting Skills
-- Offensive
-- -- Sword 10
-- -- Axe 10
-- -- Club 10
-- -- Martial Arts 40*
-- -- Distance 10
-- Defensive
-- -- Shielding 20*
-- -- Martial Arts 40*
-- Magical
-- -- Overall 20
-- -- Other 10
-- -- Holy 20
-- -- Dark 10
-- -- Fire 10
-- -- Ice 10
-- -- Thunder 10
-- -- Earth 10
-- -- Summoning 10
World Skills
-- Charisma 10
-- Strength 10
-- Intelligence 10
-- Swiftness 20

Health 100
Mana 100

Inventory
-- Iron Gauntlets (Equipped to Hands), Iron Chainmail (Equipped to Body)

and Naoko's Stats to:

-Fighting Skills
--Offensive
---Sword 40*
---Axe 10
---Club 10
---Martial Arts 10
---Distance 10
--Defensive
---Shielding 20*
---Martial Arts 10
--Magical
---Overall 10
---Other 10
---Holy 10
---Dark 10
---Fire 20
---Ice 10
---Thunder 10
---Earth 10
---Summoning 10
-World Skills
--Charisma 10
--Strength 10
--Intelligence 10
--Swiftness 20

Health:100
Mana:100

Inventory: Iron Longsword (Equipped to Right Hand), Iron Chainmail (Equipped to body)

Keep these saved!

The four soldiers followed him down eventually dropping into a huge chamber where the sounds of battle could be heard. A scream was heard followed by an explosion, "Keep your eyes op-" before the mage could finish a skeletal being charged at the group, the mage had it dispatched quickly with a fireball. "Right then, let's go." he said dusting himself off.

Multiple skeletons, with bits and pieces of flesh still hanging onto their bones stumble towards the party.

You are currently considered in battle, you are allowed to post turns as posted here, posts that are in the wrong order will be deleted.

You currently have NO spells, you will have to use creative swordfighting (yes, that's right, if you say you jumped off the wall and I believe you have the correct swiftness for it, you will get extra damage, or something..)

Possible Targets!
(NOTE: What they're holding is there for looks, and only the stats they'll be attacking with will be listed)

Skeleton 1
Axe 10
Shield 10
Health 35
Swiftness 5
Holding:Cracked Bronze Axe

Skeleton 2
Sword 20
Shield 10
Health 40
Swiftness 10
Holding:Cracked Iron 2 Handed Sword

Skeleton 3
Axe 10
Shield 10
Health 35
Swiftness 5
Holding:Cracked Bronze Axe

Your party

M1
Club 40
Shield 20
Magic Overall 190
Holy 30
Fire 40
Thunder 40
Earth 40
Ice 40
Swiftness 30
Holding:Quarterstaff in right hand, book in left hand.
Spells:Intense Healing (Heals 30-40 hitpoints of any member in the party, takes 40 mana), Great Fireball (Damages anything caught in blast for 90-120 hitpoints using fire, takes 120 mana), Energy Strike (Damages 20-40 hitpoints using energy, takes 20 mana), Earthquake (Hits anything caught in blast for 90-120 using earth element, takes 120 mana), Freeze (Paralyzes anything caught in blast for 1 turn, takes 100 mana)
Hitpoints: 225
Mana:490

S1
Axe 30
Shielding 20
Swiftness 15
Hitpoints:50
Holding: Iron Plate Armor, Iron Battle Axe, Iron Shield

S2
Axe 30
Shielding 20
Swiftness 15
Hitpoints:50
Holding: Iron Plate Armor, Iron Battle Axe, Iron Shield

S3
Axe 30
Shielding 20
Swiftness 15
Hitpoints:50
Holding: Iron Plate Armor, Iron Battle Axe, Iron Shield

S4
Axe 30
Shielding 20
Swiftness 15
Hitpoints:50
Holding: Iron Plate Armor, Iron Battle Axe, Iron Shield

Surroundings
You and your party are in the beginning of the cave, it is very narrow, the ground is a bit bumpy, the skeletons are blocking the way further into the cave. To your back is the chute to get out.

Turn Selection
M1, Basil, Mazumi, Naoko, S1, S2, S3, S4, Skeleton 2, Skeleton 1, Skeleton 3.

M1 casts energy strike on Skeleton 1

24
-10
14

Energy Strike inflicts 14 damage on Skeleton 1, Skeleton 1's hp is now 21

It is now Basil's turn, post your move here.

((It was sent, I'll try again in a bit, I'm a bit busy now))

Basil attacks Skeleton 1 with his sword.

Skeleton 1
Axe 10
Shield 10
Health 14
Swiftness 5
Holding:Cracked Bronze Axe

vs

Basil
Sword 40*
Martial Arts 25*
Shielding 20*
Martial Arts 25*
Health 100
Mana 100
Swiftness 20
Exp 0 (I just added this as I forgot to earlier, you don't have to keep track of this, I will.)
Inventory: Iron Longsword (Right Hand), Iron Chainmail (Body), Bronze Gauntlets (Hands)

As Basil brings his sword down to kill the skeleton, the beast attempts to get out of the way. It's left shoulder is still in the way though and takes the hit. The skeleton takes 30 damage! It falls apart and scatters on the floor.

Basil's experience goes up 30 points!
M1's experience does not go up at all because he is an NPC

Basil
Sword 40*
Martial Arts 25*
Shielding 20*
Martial Arts 25*
Health 100
Mana 100
Swiftness 20
Exp 30
Inventory: Iron Longsword (Right Hand), Iron Chainmail (Body), Bronze Gauntlets (Hands)

Mazumi's turn is next, post here.

Mazumi attack skeleton2 with hands