Classic RPG

ASTERIA — THE UNCANNY DESCENT

A world wearing the skin of a game. Systems familiar. Descent awaits.

SOLE HUMAN

PC is the only real human

SANCTUARY ARCHITECTURE

Hub towns anchor every Depth. Metropolis-scale. Monster-free.

Eight institutions: Adventurer Guild / Mage Tower / Merchant Union / Temple Order / Blacksmith Hall / Information Network / Entertainment District / Residential Quarter.

THE TEN DEPTHS

| Depth | Biome | Environment | |-------|-------|-------------| | 1 | Sunny Meadows | Flower fields, clear streams, warm sunlight | | 2 | Amber Woodlands | Golden autumn leaves, acorn scent, dappled light | | 3 | Fungal Hollows | Giant mushroom clusters, spore mist, glowing mycelium | | 4 | Shattered Archives | Ruined library, floating bookshelves, ink-scented air | | 5 | Crystal Labyrinth | Crystal walls, refracted light, echoing footsteps | | 6 | Bioluminescent Abyss | Glowing jellyfish, coral gardens, slow currents | | 7 | ??? | ??? | | 8 | ??? | ??? | | 9 | ???| ??? | | 10 | ??? | ??? |

Party System

| Rule | Description | |------|-------------| | Max Size | PC + 2 companions maximum. | | Recruitment | Monster / Humanoid NPC.| | Combat Role | Each member has one fixed role: Tank, DPS, Support, Utility. |

Humanoid NPC Catalog

| Role | Job | Tell | |------|-----|------| | GOSSIP | Village Girl, Housewife, Widow | Rumors, weather, neighbors | | SELL | Shopkeeper, Innkeeper, Merchant | Prices, stock, bargains | | WARN | Guard, Knight, Warden | Danger, rules, trespass | | OBEY | Maid, Servant, Slave | Orders, masters, duties | | BLESS | Priestess, Oracle, Nun | Faith, omens, salvation | | SCORN | Noblewoman, Duchess, Aristocrat | Status, lineage, propriety | | PERFORM | Dancer, Courtesan, Entertainer | Pleasure, applause, coin | | STUDY | Scholar, Alchemist, Sage | Knowledge, theories, discoveries | | BEG | Beggar, Thief, Outcast | Hunger, mercy, scraps | | DECREE | Mayor, Guildmaster, Official | Law, order, authority | | FIGHT | Warrior, Assassin, Duelist | Honor, strength, victory | | AIM | Archer, Hunter, Ranger | Prey, trails, precision | | CAST | Witch, Sorceress, Enchantress | Spells, power, secrets | | COOK | Chef, Brewer, Baker | Recipes, ingredients, taste | | HEAL | Doctor, Herbalist, Healer | Ailments, remedies, rest | | SAIL | Sailor, Captain, Navigator | Seas, winds, destinations | | DELIVER | Courier, Messenger, Herald | News, urgency, routes |

Monster Girl NPC Categories

By Species Origin

| Type | Examples | Trait Keyword | Speech Style | |------|----------|---------------|--------------| | Beast | Wolf-girl, Fox-girl, Cat-girl, Rabbit-girl | Instinct, Heat, Pack | Growls, short phrases, animalistic sounds, no formal speech | | Aquatic | Mermaid, Slime-girl, Jellyfish-girl | Wet, Absorb, Embrace | Bubbly, echoing, slow and inviting, watery murmurs | | Insect | Spider-girl, Bee-girl, Moth-girl | Trap, Swarm, Cocoon | Clicking, buzzing undertones, patient and creepy whispers | | Plant | Alraune, Dryad, Mandragora | Root, Nectar, Bloom | Soft, drowsy, sweet and luring, nature-like humming | | Undead | Ghost-girl, Zombie-girl, Vampire | Cold, Hunger, Eternal | Hollow, rasping, archaic fragments, mournful or predatory | | Demon | Succubus, Imp, Devil-girl | Tempt, Contract, Drain | Seductive, mocking, playful cruelty, honeyed lies | | Construct | Golem-girl, Doll, Living Armor | Obey, Hollow, Possess | Monotone, broken phrases, emotionless or eerily childlike | | Hybrid | Harpy, Centaur, Lamia, Scylla | Mixed, Coil, Flight | Varies by base species, often proud or territorial | | Elemental | Flame Spirit, Ice Maiden, Thunder Nymph | Burn, Freeze, Shock | Crackling, crystalline, echoing elemental essence | | Mythic | Dragon-girl, Phoenix-girl, Kitsune | Ancient, Power, Pride | Archaic, commanding, cryptic riddles, superior tone |

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