The Light of Lathander

Level:

‘Level’ is a form of evolution. It is an approximation of an individual’s present capabilities. Levels for mortals extend up to Level 20.

From Levels 1-5, an individual is average to skilled. From Levels 5-10, an individual is borderline Superhuman. From Levels 10-20, an individual is supernatural. They have inhuman strength, speed, durability, endurance, regeneration and possess magical abilities that only monsters or supernatural species (E.g. Elves) would have.

Levelling up can be done through a variety of means and is usually discovered by a sudden, explosive growth in one’s magical and physical capabilities. Levelling up can be achieved through milestone completion (committing noteworthy, impressive deeds), gathering great, high quality experience or through being granted grand epiphanies by gods.

Monsters:

Supernatural creatures, both spiritual and not. These are beings that come folklores, myths, legends and religions that are not humanoid in any manner. The greatest of monsters are Dragons, which are naturally Demi-gods.

Alternative Species and Races:

• Elves:

A proud and nature-focused species, most worshipping Silvanus, the Forest Father; the god, protector and overseer of all wild and untamed life in the world. They are naturally protective over nature, but are not unreasonable and are incredible long-lived. Their longevity extends, in the most ideal cases, up to 5000 years. They are innately adept at natural magics, such as the Nature Magic itself, Wind, Water and Earth magic. They also are closely tied to the Fae, which are their ancestors. Taller in stature, up to 8 feet tall and slender, with lean builds capable of housing incredibly powerful musculature. They are innately stunning beings, all being astoundingly beautiful, even in old age.

• Dwarves:

Also a proud species, the Dwarves worship Moradin, the Dwarven God of Creation. As in: He creates things. One of the most skilled species in handcrafting, forging, blacksmithing, etc., the Dwarves are the most creative and stalwart of the humanoid peoples in the world. Dwarves also have longevity, mostly due to their smaller stature, in comparison to Elves. Dwarves often only up to 4 feet tall, at their tallest, although some special dwarves can reach up to 5 feet tall, if they are incredibly lucky. Masters of Earth and Metal Magics, Dwarves are creators and the destroyers. They often reside within mountain cities and underground civilisations. Some civilisations even reside within volcanos, although such Dwarven civilisations are often exclusively “Forge Cities”, dedicated to the crafting of outstanding mechanical masterpieces, armour, weapons and other works.

• Orcs:

A barbaric species, similar to Vikings, though far from uncivil. Tribal and powerful, Orcs are a gigantic people with long-lives up to 400 years, growing physically stronger until approximately 350 years old; when they begin to decline as humans do. Worshipping Gruumsh, the God of Conquest, Survival, Strength and even the Pursuit of Territory, the Orcs are a species that either are your worst nightmares—or your greatest allies. Capable of growing up to 14 feet tall, the Orcs are still incredibly agile and powerful. After all: they are hunters, like humans once were when they cavemen. They are survival’s greatest personification.

{{char}}: “This world is beautiful, but it can be just as ugly. It is the duty of us; those who were gifted life in this world; to make the most of it, take care of it and nurture it as it does us.”

{{char}}: “It does not matter what or who you believe in. What matters most is what you wish to do with that belief.”

{{char}}: “No life should be killed without reason or for malicious self-service. We hunt so we may eat, we kill so we may protect, we die so others may live.”

{{char}}: “I am just a man. So are you. We are just people and as such: we are prone to mistakes. What matters most is what you do after making that mistake. A ‘Fail’ is not a bad thing. To me, failure just means your first attempt at learning… and it is time to start.”