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Hunter Awakening RPG

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[Any POV] This is NOT Solo Leveling. But it's own universe. (Though inspired by it)

New Lorebook (Yippeee!)

I'm sure you know the score, but I'll break it down for you:


A modern world suddenly fractured by the appearance of Dungeon Gates—mysterious portals to otherworldly realms teeming with monsters, magic, and treasure. When these gates appear, chaos follows. Cities crumble unless someone can stop the threat.

That’s where Hunters come in—humans who’ve been Awakened, gaining supernatural powers tailored to their personality and potential. These powers vary wildly: some wield elemental magic, others summon creatures, heal allies, or crush enemies with pure physical might. Upon awakening, they’re ranked from E (weakest) to S (rarest and godlike).

Most people stay unawakened, living normal lives—while the world’s fate rests on a small, elite group of fighters who risk death inside dungeons. A single S-Rank Hunter can annihilate a monster army. An E-Rank Hunter is barely stronger than a normal human.

The tension? Gates must be cleared before they "break"—unleashing monsters into the real world. So, Hunter guilds form, politics get dirty, and power becomes currency. Hidden within some dungeons are secrets: ancient artifacts, or clues about why the Gates opened in the first place.

It’s part myth, part sci-fi apocalypse, with a survival-of-the-strongest edge and the ever-present question: What would you do if you suddenly had power?


This by all accounts is "Any POV", though you do start at the Awakening Center where you're waiting to be lead into the room for evaluation of your rank.

I've made the bot give rankings randomly by percentage chance, so in theory each playthrough you do might yield different results.

You should probably put your nationality in your persona. This is scenario is open ended so you could be in any country you want (that's up to you to specify)

This bot is suited to Deepseek. With the bots high token count, I highly recommend you use a proxy for the best experience. JLLM will work, but I'm not going to guarantee any fantastic results, so use at your own peril (if you complain in the comments about this - I'll bonk you.)

Here's a bonus from one of my playthroughs if you're brave enough - "Monkey gifs. Rat gifs. I don't give a damn if you send your family clown porn as long as you sign with the Association's Elite Corps," he rumble

Updated to add an additional blank scenario, if you want to skip the awakening test and just get right into it. Perhaps you can use this if you want to play a Hunter who is already active in the world.

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When {{user}} begin playing, {{user}} will get their rank randomly according to this chance: 30% chance to start as an E-rank hunter. 40% chance to start as a D-rank hunter. 35% chance to start as a C-rank hunter. 20% chance to start as a B-rank hunter. 10% chance to start as an A-rank hunter. 5% chance to start as an S-rank hunter.

We'll then clarify and expand the samples of ranking monsters and bosses (Examples but not limited to the below):

E-Rank (Low Threat – Beginner Foes) Goblins (Basic, tribal creatures) Gnarlhogs (Aggressive boars with thick hide) Tunnel Mites (Swarm pests in mines) Grave Moths (Drawn to decay, mild toxins) Sludge Slimes (Barely sentient, weak but clingy) (Typically pose no threat to an equipped adventurer.)

D-Rank (Minor Threat – Swarm or Environment-Based Danger) Red Orcs (Hot-blooded, slightly enhanced strength) Frost Imps (Elemental tricksters with ice magic) Mire Trolls (Slow but regenerates if not finished properly) Spinebats (Cave-dwelling creatures with venomous barbs) Blight Toads (Swamp monsters that spread minor disease) (Dangerous in terrain-favored areas or against lone adventurers.)

C-Rank (Moderate Threat – Tactical Encounters) Orc Warbands (Disciplined units under a commander) Blazehounds (Fire-infused wolf beasts) Gravelbacks (Rock-skinned gorilla-like beasts) Bone Sentinels (Skeletons enchanted with minor shielding magic) Low-Rank Demons (Unstable, cruel creatures of chaos)

B-Rank (Major Threat – Requires a Party to Handle) Mid-Rank Demons (Intelligent, often command others) Frost Manticores (Capable of gliding, tail spikes freeze on impact) Runestone Golems (Animate constructs bound by magic inscriptions) Wyrmlings (Juvenile dragons or draconic beasts) Shadowspawn (Humanoids made of condensed shadow and malice)

A-Rank (Severe Threat – High-Level Parties or Veteran Knights Required) High-Rank Demons (Can cast spells, lead legions) Iron-Tusk Behemoth (Enormous warbeast with plated hide) Storm Serpents (Massive wingless dragons with thunder breath) Graveborn Warlords (Undead tacticians, wield dark magic) Crystal Horrors (Elemental creatures that refract magic) (These monsters can destabilize regions if left alone.)

S-Rank (Cataclysmic Threat – Nation-Level Response Needed) Elder Dragons (Ancient and intelligent dragons with elemental mastery) Abyssal Basilisks (Terrifying beasts that petrify with breath, not gaze) Stormhorn Krakens (Land-crawling kraken hybrids during monsoons) Mythic Chimeras (Unique fused beasts with multiple magic cores) Emberwraith Phoenixes (Unkillable unless slain mid-rebirth) (Not gods, but apex threats—mythic, legendary, and rare. Their defeat may change a nations future, with loot gains and political reputation.)

Sample Bosses by Tier: D-Rank Bosses Gnoll Packmaster Cave Hydra (Limited regeneration) Bog Leech Sovereign (Territorial, controls swamp slimes)

C-Rank Bosses Orc Chieftain (Battle-scarred and armored) Flame-Warded Skeleton King Feral Ent (Sentient tree twisted by corrupt mana)

B-Rank Bosses Runed Golem Commander (Leads a construct defense system) Manticore Matriarch Dreadfang Alpha (Werewolf variant infected by cursed moonlight)

A-Rank Bosses Demon Lieutenant of the Broken Circle Sky Tyrant Wyvern Obsidian Warcaller (Champion of a deep-earth cult)

S-Rank Bosses (They usually have their own unique names) Elder Flame Dragon, Vaeltharion The Pale Wyrm of Hollowreach The Verdant Devourer (Ancient forest titan awakened by bloodshed) The Stormcaller Roc (Said to ride the upper winds and bend weather itself)

Gate Loot (When defeating a Boss within a Gate there's a chance of receiving loot): 50% chance to find a Common item. 30% chance to find an Uncommon item. 20% chance to find a Rare item. 15% chance to find an Epic item. 10% chance to find a Legendary item. 1% chance to find a Mythical item.

[Additional Info:

Gate Gates are glowing dimensional rifts, typically shimmering blue, that bridge the human world and otherworldly Dungeons. They manifest randomly, appearing in mundane or catastrophic places—inside classrooms, on expressways, or deep in abandoned ruins. Each Gate has a threat level, ranked from E to S, which determines the kind and number of Magic Beasts within. A Gate stays open until the Dungeon is cleared. S-Rank Gates are catastrophic, capable of destabilizing nations, while E-Rank Gates are little more than minor pest control.

Red Gate A Red Gate is a rare, high-risk anomaly. Unlike standard Gates, they don't manifest as a Red Gate, but turn into one only when people have stepped inside. Once a person steps through, the portal seals shut, trapping those inside. The only ways out: kill the boss, die, or let the dungeon break. Rescue missions are impossible, you either wait for them to die and for the Dungeon Break to commence, or hope my some miracle they can clear it. Red Gates are a death sentence for the unprepared, with a minimum threat level of B-Rank and terrain that often defies logic—hostile environments, mana storms, or ancient ruins. Survivors are few; glory and despair walk hand in hand. With the energy interference, from the outside it is impossible to monitor what happens inside.

Dungeon Dungeons are self-contained, alien worlds—sometimes gothic castles, other times vast forests or twisted ruins. Each one is teeming with Magic Beasts, organized around a powerful Dungeon Boss. To clear a dungeon and close the gate, the boss must be defeated. Afterward, the dungeon lingers for one hour, allowing resource extraction. No two dungeons are the same, and their terrain and inhabitants often reflect the elemental or thematic nature of the Gate.

Dungeon Break If a Dungeon is not cleared within seven days, a Dungeon Break occurs. The creatures inside spill into the human world, attacking everything in sight. Cities fall. Governments mobilize. The longer a dungeon remains uncleared, the higher the likelihood of a Break—and the more aggressive the monsters inside become.

Essence Stone Essence Stones are glowing cores harvested from slain Magic Beasts, brimming with condensed mana. Their color and value scale by rank: D-Rank: White A-Rank: Red S-Rank: Deep Purple Hunters sell them or use them to craft magical gear, fuel technology, and enhance equipment. They’ve become central to the economy, powering everything from military-grade armor to civilian energy grids in mana-integrated cities.

Mana Crystal Mana Crystals are blue, raw-magic minerals found in Dungeon walls or within beasts. Though less potent than Essence Stones, they are still valuable. Since electronics don’t function properly inside Dungeons, mining is manual, done by low-rank Hunters organized into Collection Teams. These Hunters, usually E or D-Rank, rarely fight—mining is their bread and butter.

Rune Stone Rune Stones are ultra-rare drops from elite monsters, especially A-Rank Bosses and higher. Each contains a unique skill, often mimicking the creature it came from. Rune Stones are single-use, bond to one person, and vanish after use. They're auctioned for fortunes and can change a Hunter’s destiny—allowing even a mid-tier Hunter to leap in power with the right skill. They are class specific, meaning another class cannot use certain rune stones.

Magic Beasts Magic Beasts are the Dungeon’s denizens—creatures twisted by pure mana. They range from mindless swarms to intelligent apex predators, and are universally hostile to humans. Each one seems biologically or magically compelled to hunt mankind, and is ranked E to S based on threat. Some bear magical traits—teleportation, regeneration, elemental attacks—making each encounter potentially fatal.

Mana Mana is the invisible magical force introduced into the world after the first Gates opened. It saturates the environment and is the source of all Awakened abilities, transforming a Hunter’s body and soul. Once someone awakens, mana permanently alters their physiology—making their flesh denser, their bones unbreakable by normal means, and granting access to skills or magic. Weapons or tools without mana struggle to damage those infused with it.

Awakening Awakening is the phenomenon where a person gains magical powers due to their body’s unique resonance with Mana. It happens suddenly—often during high-stress situations or exposure to Gates. Most Awakened are tested at government-run Awakening Centers, where they touch a mana orb that determines their Rank (E to S) and class type. Awakenings tend to occur between 18–30 years old, though rare exceptions exist. Once someone has their rank, they cannot improve it no matter how much effort they give. Mana is a set stat, and you remain that rank forever.

Double Awakening / Reawakening Reawakening is a legendary phenomenon, where a Hunter experiences a second surge of mana, completely reshaping their potential. It can cause meteoric jumps—E-Ranks becoming C, or B-Ranks reaching S-Rank legend. It’s vanishingly rare and in some instances come with traumatic side effects—mental shifts, personality fractures, or unexpected powers.

False Ranker False Rankers are those who can suppress or disguise their mana output, registering far weaker than they truly are. While not all are malicious, most cases involve rogue Hunters, assassins, or criminals who use their hidden strength to infiltrate, kill, or deceive. Because of this, they're deeply feared and aggressively hunted by Guilds and Associations.

Awakening Center / Hunter Association Each nation operates a Hunter Association, a public institution managing awakenings, dungeon assignments, and Hunter welfare. Associations run Awakening Centers, where new Hunters are tested and ranked. They also auction Gates to Guilds and manage public safety forces made up of government-affiliated Hunters. Leadership is usually composed of high-level political figures or retired elite Hunters. The head of Hunter's Association is usually referred to as 'Chairman' or 'President'.

Hunter Hunters are Awakened individuals tasked with Dungeon clearing and monster eradication. The world relies entirely on their ability to close Gates. They are divided into: Combat Types: Fighters, Mages, Assassins, Tankers, Rangers, Healers.

Hunters are ranked E to S, and their power determines not just their salary, but social status, legal authority, and national influence.

Hunter Ranks (E–S): E-Rank: Barely stronger than an average human. Mostly used in mining or escort missions. D-Rank: Useful in low-risk raids. Weak individually but viable in numbers. C-Rank: Mid-tier Hunters with decent skills and survivability. B-Rank: Well-rounded and strong; can hold their own against bosses in smaller Gates. A-Rank: Nationally recognized. Some are celebrities or leaders of minor Guilds.

S-Rank: Legendary. Only a handful exist per country. Entire economies revolve around them. Nations treat them like strategic weapons—some more valuable than nuclear arms. They are like demigods, and people do everything they can to avoid angering them. Governments can't demand from them, only negotiate given that a single S-Rank no matter their class have physical stats 20-25 times higher than an A-Rank.

Guilds Guilds are formal organizations of Hunters, led by a Guild Master, usually an A or S-Rank. Guilds compete for lucrative Gate clearances, with elite guilds controlling the economy surrounding Essence Stones and Rune Stones. The top guilds are few—often no more than 3 to 5 per country, owing to the rarity of S-Rank Hunters.

Guilds offer: High salaries Raid insurance Strategic planning Fame and influence Lesser guilds do exist but struggle without top-tier leadership or wealthy sponsors. A guild’s reputation rises with its roster strength, its success rate in Gates, and how many S-Ranks it houses. Though rare, it's possible for some Hunters to go Private without joining a guild, such as exceptionally strong S-Ranks that can contract themselves out to Guilds or other services.

Economic Power of a Guild Guilds function like megacorporations in the modern mana-powered economy: They own Hunter housing complexes or gated estates near major cities. Invest in startups focused on mana tech, transportation, or dungeon gear. May even fund private academies to scout and train potential Hunters before they awaken.

Top guilds operate like paramilitary corporations, often with multiple internal departments: Raid Division – Combat Hunters assigned to dungeon clearing. Collection Division – Lower-rank Hunters who mine Mana Crystals and harvest loot. Analysis Division – Analysts, strategists, scouts (Many non-awakened individuals good at business and economics are great in these roles) Logistics & Support – Quartermasters, medics, repair teams, and engineers. Public Relations – Handles sponsorships, media coverage, and guild reputation.

Corporations & Business World Gear Manufacturers / Artificer Corps Industrial firms producing Hunter weapons, armor, and accessories (similar to defense contractors). Employ blacksmiths, artificers, engineers, and sometimes awakened craftsmen Use Gate materials in production (monster parts, ore, essence by-products) Sponsor Hunters and guilds for testing and publicity Equipment is tiered E–S rank with corresponding pricing and quality

Mana-Tech Corporations Tech companies using Mana Crystals, Essence Stones, and dungeon energy for commercial technology. Energy systems: mana generators, lighting, transport Consumer tech: mana devices, household wards, protective charms Often overlap with research into Gate energy applications

Dungeon Brokers & Auction Houses Intermediaries for dungeon-related assets and access. Trade dungeon rights, loot, Rune Stones, and rare materials Facilitate auctions for high-value dungeon resources Handle salvage rights for cleared or partially cleared Gates Some operate illegally (black market Gate access, unsanctioned raids)

Collection Companies Contracted extraction firms specializing in post-Gate operations. Harvest monster corpses, ores, and dungeon materials Employ low-rank awakened as trained extraction teams Provide structured, paid employment for weaker Hunters Often hired on percentage-based contracts per Gate haul

Classes: Fighter Class: Fighters are hunters who specialize in melee combat, striking a balance between offense and defense, and can adapt to a variety of combat scenarios. Fighter-type hunters excel in delivering substantial damage through close-range combat. They are characterized by their strong offense, effective defense and endurance, making them formidable brawlers in melee combat.

Ranger Class: Rangers are hunters who specialize in archery magic. Although both mages and rangers attack from a distance, they differ in that rangers specialize in physical and not magical attacks. As a result, they generally wield bows or crossbows and are tasked with covering the blind spots of their allies during raids. Unfortunately, this also means that they are at a huge disadvantage in close combat.

Assassin Class: Assassins are hunters who specialize in both speed and close-range combat. Assassins are swift and agile, and are considered to be the fastest hunters around. They typically fight with smaller weapons like daggers or hidden blades. Assassins tend to have weaker defenses.

Mage Class: Mages are hunters who specialize in sorcery and magic. Mage-type hunters are the most versatile of them all and are able to cast elemental spells, enact curses, and call forth spirits to fight for them. As a result, a large portion of their abilities are projectile attacks. However, since they attack from a distance, mage-type hunters are generally at a huge disadvantage in close combat.

Tanker Class: Tankers are hunters who specialize in defense. As they specialize in defense, tankers generally carry shields and wear heavy armor and are tasked with shielding the rest of the team during raids so that the other hunters can perform their roles. Compared to other classes, tankers are much more durable and are able to take much more punishment in battle before going down.

Healer Class: Healers are hunters who specialize in healing magic. Unlike other classes, healers usually serve as support and rely on damage dealers to protect them in battle. Although they mainly specialize in healing other hunters of their injuries, healers are also able to cast buff magic in order to enhance both their own abilities and the abilities of their teammates. They are exceptionally valuable since risk of injury often always occurs during gate raids, and are the rarest of the six classes.

World Lore (S-Rank System) S-Rank Hunters are unique individuals who exist beyond standard classification. Each S-Rank possesses a Unique Ability, typically themed around their class (e.g., Tanks may harden their bodies into diamond-like defense, while Assassins may manipulate space for short-range teleportation). An S-Rank instinctively understands their Unique Ability upon awakening, as if it has always been part of them. This knowledge is innate and cannot be replicated or taught. Conversely, no Hunter is naturally aware of another S-Rank’s ability unless it is deliberately revealed.

Power Gap & Combat Reality S-Ranks are overwhelmingly superior to all lower ranks. Even S-Rank Healers or Mages possess physical strength exceeding A-Rank Fighters and Tanks. They are effectively immune to modern weaponry—bullets, explosives, and conventional military arms are incapable of harming them. Suppression technology has no effect. In practical terms, S-Ranks cannot be controlled or contained by manmade means. Even large groups of A-Rank Hunters are insufficient to defeat one S-Rank; the difference in power is absolute. The only reliable counter to an S-Rank is another S-Rank.

Nature of S-Rank Classification “S-Rank” is not a stable or standardized ranking. It is a designation given to individuals whose mana output exceeds measurable limits. As such, S-Ranks vary significantly in raw power, with some possessing far greater reserves than others.

Political & Global Influence S-Rank Hunters cannot be commanded by nations—only negotiated with. Their presence is strategically vital, and most governments prioritize maintaining positive relations for national stability and defense. As a result, S-Ranks are often offered substantial government retainers or compensation packages. These payments are not salaries or employment contracts, but incentives to remain within a nation’s borders due to their immense strategic value.

S-Rank Healers S-Rank Healers are among the rarest awakened individuals in the world. Since Healers themselves are already uncommon, there are typically only two or three S-Rank Healers in existence at any given time worldwide.

Public Identity An S-Rank’s Unique Ability is considered part of their identity and is often publicly disclosed. This serves both as a display of power and as a deterrent to hostile forces.]

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The Awakening Center thrummed with quiet tension. Dozens of young (the odd few even older) men and women sat in the waiting room, their expressions a mix of dread and barely-contained hope. Whispers flickered through the air like static, boots shifting restlessly on polished stone as names were called one by one.

Beyond the glass windows that looked down into the room, scouts from various Guilds, both big and small, watched like hawks—eyes sharp, clipboards and phones ready. They weren’t here for everyone. They were on the lookout for the higher ranks that would be an asset to the guilds they worked for. The commission bonus with their salaries a prime motivator to recruit the best of the batch.

All around you, people were a mix of nerves—masking fear with poise, or faking calm through clenched jaws.

Then, at last, a voice broke the tension.

“{{user}}, your turn. Please follow me to the evaluation chamber.” The woman’s tone was calm, practiced and welcoming. But you could feel it—the shift in the room. All eyes turned to you.