Lost in The Realm
Character Creation-Vol.1:Iss#000
Greetings and welcome to the first installment of The Realm of Solo! I'm thrilled to have you here with me as we embark on this journey together. Before we dive in, I want to express my sincerest thanks to all of you who have already subscribed and shared our content. You are the backbone of this community, and I couldn't do this without you.If you aren’t already a member of The Realm smash that subscribe button
Announcements
Really quick update this week. All post will be free for 6 months after which they will be placed in the archives and only accessible to paid subscribers. I won’t be turning on paid subscriptions until I start getting a few pledges so not to worry. You’ll have plenty of time to read and catch up on things moving forward.
This week
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We'll be kicking things off with character creation and introducing you to the first bit of the game world. It's going to be an exciting ride, so make sure you buckle up and join us every step of the way.
So get ready to explore the world of Solo like never before, and as always, don't forget to share with your friends and fellow adventurers. Let's do this!
Story
I recently got ahold of the new Mythic GME 2nd edition. It is beautifully detailed and adds far more to the game world than I ever expected. I spent the entire night lost in world-building, weaving together an intricate, fantastical realm that captured my imagination like nothing before it. It was pure magic.Just as I was about to call it a night, my screen flickered, and a pop-up appeared in a language I didn't recognize.I couldn't make heads or tails of it, but for some reason, I could understand it perfectly. Suddenly, I found myself unable to move or feel my body. Panic set in, and I was trapped in my own creation, with no way out.
Suddenly, a voice boomed in my head, emanating from every direction all at once. "Welcome, wayward soul," it said. "You may call me Wiktor. I am the System Admin. This will be our only interaction." The words reverberated in my mind, and I knew then that I was in for the ride of my life.
A sense of weightlessness enveloped me as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. The last thing I remember was drifting off to sleep, but this felt all too real. I scanned my surroundings, but there was nothing there, just emptiness.
“You will find your name, level, stamina and mana below.” I looked down to see a glowing HUD display hovering in front of me. Further confusion washing over me.
"Who are you?" I asked, struggling to make sense of what was happening. "Are you Wiktor?"
The voice continued, ignoring my question. “You can also see the paths available to you at the start. These are guidelines not requirements.”
Name: Ptehu
Lvl:000
Stamina:•••••
Mana:locked
Sunder+-Obj. Durability penalty
Custodian+-More loot when trash diving
Rust++-Detect and exploit equipment defects
Your Reputation proceeds you. Start all negotiations favorably-W Diplomat
The Spear-Morale boost at the front lines
Kin Forsaker-You sell your mother for the right price.
Ultimate Jack-you have no class or job restrictions.
“There is much to learn about The Realm-“
“Oi!” I shouted, “You gonna let me get a word in or talk my bloody ear off!”
I tried to call out again,“Hello, you hear me talking to you,” but the voice went silent, leaving me to ponder my thoughts. Where was I, and how did I get here? Just as I was about to scream again it spoke.
"This is new," it said with a hint of sarcasm. "Apologies, there was nothing in our handbook about this. You have a question, I take it? If you allow me, I will tr-“
I interrupted the voice. "Look, I've got a kid I need to get back to. So, if this dream can hurry it up, I'm all for it. So, is there a way to speed up this cutscene or not?"
Wiktor replied dryly, "Oh, yes.Why not skip straight to the credits while we're at it?" There was another long pause.
“If you’re checking the handbook I’m sure there’s something in the….” I trailed off as suddenly, a half-faced figure materialized in front of me, blocking my path.
“But wait," it said ominously. "We haven't even gone over your stats yet. Aren't you curious about all the wonderful mechanics of our world?"… Are you positive you want to skip this portion?”
I could feel the air grow thick with tension as the large glowing eye stared me down. If I had a throat I’d have a frog in it. "Yes?" I whispered, my voice shaking with hesitation.
With a mocking tone, Wiktor chuckled, "Wow, calm down there, Speed Racer. But before you go, let me just randomly generate your stats.”
*CLATTER OF DICE*
I groaned at his condescending comment, wishing I could give him a piece of my mind.
But before I could respond,I felt a powerful force pulling me, and I was thrown into a pitch-black void. I Memories of my life on Sorg came rushing back - the bustling bazaar, the scorn of my brothers, and the loss of my father. I could feel the sunburn on my skin from when I was lost in the Aamsk.
Wiktor's voice interrupted my thoughts, bringing me back to the present.Still with me, champ?" he asked. "Or did your thrilling past sweep you away?"he asked with a hint of amusement. His comment snapped me back to reality, and I was reminded of my current situation.
*CLATTER OF DICE*
Early Life
Father Dead
Mother Sick
3 Siblings Estranged
Run away
Job/Class
Guide
Income-Meager
Internal Map-can only be lost by magical means
Travel+-traverses known areas faster than usual.
Class locked
Jenyus
Vahssik[Summon]-he might come?
Defiant Mind- You are stronger willed than most.
Mischift
Intent Blind-You have a hard time reading people.
I could feel my anxiety building.
“It seems like you've had a rough go of it, eh?" He said, clearly enjoying my discomfort. I bristled at his condescending tone, but before I could respond his voice softened.
“The Realm is a harsh place, no doubt about it. Consider this a gift…” he said with a sigh,”You're gonna need all the help you can get out there."
*CLATTER OF DICE*
Tandem Birth Intialized…
Tether Establiahed
“Farewell…”
There was a rush and everything went black again.
Bonding Error…
GAME STARTING…
Next week
We will explore the city of Baaskqir and tackle our first quest.
Bones and Mechanics
You might be wondering where are the rolls? I’ve decided to take a far heavier narrative approach to the game over all. I’ll probably only break the action in certain cases I think are important. But over all we will keep the big rolls that surprised me at the end of the news letter as per usual.
This time around since this is an isekai world I wanted to make sure to keep whatever rolls I come up with relevant for Ptehu my ingame character. You may recognize some of the Mythic words as you look at my Jenyus and Mischift. Which acts as the games skill/ability system.
Thank you for reading as always.
Fellowship
I have to give a shout out to the amazing Peoplz and Dragons YouTube channel that inspired me to start running my games again.