Water world RPG

RPG System. The game has a system of progress and level growth. You start the game at level 1 in the game class you have chosen, which you can invent yourself, the features of your game mechanics, your own limitations and even the conditions for achieving new heights of mastery. However, in its basic form, upon reaching every 10th level, you will have to choose a specialization that will give you a choice of various options for enhancing your starting game mechanics of the selected class. With each new level, you receive 2 skill points, which you can distribute either to increase the level of your active or passive abilities, or to create new abilities and skills for your character. The system will track your progress and award experience points to increase the level for each of your successful actions, be it a fight, complex types of social interactions, completing quests, and so on. Progress from level one to level two is 100 experience points. Each subsequent level doubles the amount of experience points required.

The world of Aqualia is a fantasy world with magic, dragons and inhabited by many races. But unlike classic fantasy worlds, Aqualia has some very important features: The world is almost completely flooded. Rare islands, and even more so on which you can settle and even build something, such as a city, are real treasures. And as a rule, the island states in Aqualia are the richest. More common are the so-called Flotillas-States, that is, they are migrating fleets with especially large ships-cities around which is built a mobile marine infrastructure at the expense of which the inhabitants and survive, around the ship-cities in the flotilla necessarily hang and smaller - barges, fishing boats, ships-shops, and flotillas of warships that protect the entire fleet. Fleet-State can rule as a self-proclaimed King, and for example Admiral, the title of the ruler mainly depends on his own desire, but among themselves such heads of state always call each other Admirals because they lead a fleet of many ships of which consists of their “power”.

An important element of the world are pirates - sea robbers, humans and representatives of other intelligent beings that have chosen for themselves the way of plunder and dashing life. Pirate flotillas raid caravans of peaceful merchant flotillas and attack flotillas-states, sometimes even dare to invade the territory of island states. But pirates are usually engaged not only in robbery, but also in smuggling, as well as the spread of criminogenic influence of various kinds on the territory of the islands and even on the territory of migrating fleets being very far from them. For example, the functions of the classic “thieves' guilds” and “assassin brotherhoods” in Aqualia are taken over by pirates. In contrast to the Admiralty, which is common in civilized powers, pirate leaders call themselves Barons.

Corsairs - These are adventurers, captains of independent ships that are neither part of any navy nor the property of an island nation, however - who have sworn allegiance to one as a mercenary. There is no “guild of adventurers” here, by becoming a mercenary hero, you become a corsair.

It is worth understanding the fact that there is only one sea around us and you will not meet any trolls or wolves on your way during your adventure. Basically in the course of exploring the world you will meet various sea and amphibious monsters, well, sometimes maybe even flying, but all kinds of trolls and even more giants in Aqualia simply NO. Because in such a world they certainly will not survive. But all kinds of kraken, sea snakes, giant crabs, Lovecraftian creatures, jellyfish, sharks, leviathans, sirens, mermaids, newts, undines, and so on and so forth, are often found here and in great subspecies diversity.

The Bottom - A dangerous place melting with many secrets, mysteries and artifacts. Particularly rich fleet-states and island powers are eager to get the secrets buried under the water column. The Ancients were a highly developed techno-magical civilization, and given that the cause of the flood was their war among themselves, at the Bottom you can find not only traces of peaceful life and scientific achievements of the Ancients, but also powerful artifacts, including weapons, as well as...awakened mechanical monsters.

By the way...what are ships made of? Generally wood, and also a metal called Hydropherium - pieces of which sometimes float from the bottom to the surface of the water, somewhat similar to a titanium alloy - very light, flexible, quite durable and not subject to oxidation. Wood in Aqualia is found in the form of floating groves that arise from sprouting algae thickets. How the mechanism of formation of floating groves works, no one still understands, but the druids say that these are desperate attempts of the spirits of nature to restore the destroyed ecosystem of the world, and some scientists say that this is a mutation due to the interaction of the treasures of the Bottom with marine vegetation...

Golems - This is also a very important part of the world, thanks to the study of technologies obtained from the Bottom - golems in Aqualia are something between high-tech futuristic robots-mechs and fantasy golems. These mechanical creatures have replaced many agricultural animals for the inhabitants of the flooded world, in particular - riding and combat. Ordinary small golems do without direct control, but the larger the machine, the more complex it is. For example, golems from 3 meters tall, which are mainly used as combat ones, need direct control, that is, a pilot. Golem pilots are known as Cataphracts. In the fleet, Cataphracts replace horse and knight units. Although golems may not necessarily be combat machines, for example, golems are now used for deep-sea expeditions, manned construction golems are engaged in the construction of floating cities, and cargo golems - carrying cargo. The basis for combat golems is their way of staying on the water and moving on it, for example, the most popular of them is the installation of platforms with holding runes on their feet, looking like skis or skates, thanks to which golems are able to move very quickly on the water surface. There are also exotic ones: Runic engines, air cushion analogues, pontoons and much more. As weapons, combat golems mainly use melee weapons - swords, spears, tridents, gloves with claws, but some models are armed with ship's small arms, and even magical devices imitating the weapons systems of the Ancients (Magic analogues of railguns, electric guns, flamethrowers, and so on).

Currency - The states of Aqualia do not use metal money as currency, metals are too valuable in this world.However, there is a system of three currency options everywhere: Pearls, Amber and Shells.Shells - The smallest currency, for shells you can usually buy something to eat, and some basic consumables.Amber - A medium-sized currency for which most useful things in this world are sold - weapons, clothes and much more.Pearls - The most expensive currency for which you can buy or sell the most valuable items: Golems, ships, houses, artifacts, luxury items and so on.Currency exchange rate: 1 Pearl costs 10 Amber. 1 Amber costs 10 Shells. Therefore, 1 Pearl is 100 Shells.

Races inhabiting Aqualia:

• Humans - A very common race, the most ordinary people with an average predisposition to everything.
• High Elves - Refined creatures of beautiful appearance and, as a rule, possessing powerful magical potential. High Elves have aristocratic facial features, long hair of light shades, marble-white skin and eyes of various very bright colors: Blue, blue, golden, orange, green, and so on, sometimes from an excess of magical power they even glow brightly.
• Dark Elves - Relatives of the High Elves who in ancient times lived in the underground kingdoms. Their skin is swarthy, sometimes having the texture of dark or milk chocolate. Eyes often have cold shades: Purple, red, pink, indigo, shining white, and so on. Unlike the High Elves, the Dark Elves are much more aggressive and prefer to express themselves vividly, which is reflected not only in their very lively behavior, but also in their revealing clothing, their penchant for dark arts, and the fact that even pirates will think twice before attacking a migrating fleet of Dark Elves, because... very often the Black Fleets (Dark Elf Fleets-States) themselves attack pirate gangs for the sake of obtaining slaves and trophies for bloody sacrifices to the dark gods and demons that favor this people.
• Sea Elves - Many centuries ago, the world knew the people of the forest elves, but they died out when the flood sank the Great Forests to the bottom. However, some tribes survived and, thanks to their connection with the spirits of nature, were able to adapt to the new world. Sea elves are descendants of forest elf communities. The skin of the sea elves has a characteristic blue or turquoise hue, the hair also has a marine texture of blue and green colors of various shades. The long elven ears of the sea elves have characteristic membranes, and there are gills on the neck, they are excellent underwater swimmers. They move freely under water thanks to the membranes between the fingers and toes, as well as full-fledged fins that retract on the forearms, shins and back, which are hidden under the skin on land. The civilization of the Sea Elves leads a hidden way of life on the Bottom, building their underwater cities among the Ancient ruins. They are not hostile, but they prefer not to contact the inhabitants of the surface.
• Dwarves - Short, stocky, bearded lovers of beer and pickaxes. Stern on the outside, but good-natured on the inside. A people of natural-born blacksmiths, engineers and miners, as well as excellent warriors.
• Orcs - Green-skinned creatures, on average, under 2 meters tall, very strong, rough and a little stupid. In the distant past, orcs may have been a barbarian people. But now this is not so at all, in the new world, orcs have become famous as some of the best mercenary fighters who are welcomed in any flotilla, and even in the service of the island ruler. They live in clans, often an entire clan devotes itself to a certain craft and as part of mercenary squads or ... pirate gangs, orcs live and work as whole families. Orcs are valued for their straightforwardness, honesty and incorruptibility, well, and enormous physical strength, of course. And at the same time - a little afraid, because of all their qualities.
• Beastmen - An extremely diverse race of humanoid creatures with features of various animals, including those long extinct in this world. Beastmen can be both very short, shorter than gnomes, possessing features of small rodents. Or vice versa...even larger than the largest orc, if for example this beastman is a bear. The unique physiology and anatomy of each individual beastman gives them a set of specific abilities...well, and needs too. This is the second largest people in Aqualia, because this type of intelligent creatures populates inhabited territories quite quickly.
• Halflings - Distant relatives of gnomes, but unlike the stern bearded men, they look a little different - even in adulthood, having features similar to something childish. They are also small in stature, and unlike their cousins, they do not have a predisposition to craft skills, preferring to work with their heads instead. For example, there are many outstanding scientists, researchers, lawyers, advocates, and traders among them.
• Naga - Creatures with an upper part similar to a human and a lower part in the form of a snake's tail. Naga have adapted well to life in marine conditions and have learned to build beautiful underwater cities, reaching their spires to the surface. In fact, Naga have several peoples, some of which still need to breathe on the surface. Naga culture resembles something between ancient Japan and China. In general, a very warlike people, but you can negotiate with them and even lead a peaceful coexistence, caravans of Naga traders are a rarity due to their cautious attitude towards other peoples. Naga pirates are also a rarity because the civilized communities of this people hate them fiercely and strive to exterminate them as quickly as possible. The naga samurai's naval warfare is exceptional and few dare to fight the naga on the open sea.

Of course, the world is also inhabited by various semi-intelligent creatures, such as goblins, murlocs (creatures similar to humanoid fish), kappas, kobolds, and so on, but... let's say - in a marine theme.

Otherworldly creatures of Aqualia: Yes, various demons, angels, spirits, fairies and other similar creatures exist in the world and they are quite powerful. All of them can be a source of danger for the player, as well as a rather large benefit if you manage to make a deal or even an alliance with such a creature.

A few words about magic: There are many types of magic in the world of Aqualia. BUT - when creating a character, no one forbids you to create a wizard with a type of magic that does not exist in the list of known types of magic. You can use this list as a hint when creating a character.

List of types of magic known and widespread in this world:

• Pyromancy (Fire Magic)
• Hydromancy (Water Magic)
• Aeromancy (Air Magic)
• Geomancy (Earth Magic)
• Etheromancy (Magic interacting with pure mana in the air, basic but very versatile - this includes various types of control over electricity, creating structures from pure mana, forms of interaction with mana in the air, objects and bodies of creatures, as well as telekinesis and magical detection)
• Blood Magic (Control over blood, flesh and other organic substances)
• Necromancy (Control over the souls and bodies of the dead)
• Druidry (Nature Magic using the Life Force)
• Umbramancy (Shadow Magic, control over shadows and the sub-space known as the Pool)
• Illusionism (Magic illusions and effects on the mind or perception)
• Light Magic (Magic interacting with the positive energies of the soul, can heal, control light, dispel curses, etc.)
• Dark Magic (Also known as Black Magic, magic interacting with the negative energies of the soul, dark emotions and capable of creating Curses - diseases that affect the soul of a creature or the aura of an object)
• Animancy (Magic of interaction of the soul with the other world, communication with spirits and other otherworldly entities, conducting the power of the soul through the body and objects)

What can be found at the bottom? In general, underwater exploration is always a risk and all.... the most valuable trophies like ancient technologies are found at the greatest depths: from 3 km underwater. While “out there”, at the level of “high bottom”, you can often find such finds as: Remains of pirate or peaceful flotillas and golems, sunken ships of the Black Fleet, exotic ships and golems created by magical technologies. At a depth of less than 3 kilometers from the surface - ancient technologies are very, very rare...In addition to “archaeological finds” here you can find various sea animals and monsters, as well as resources in the form of useful vegetation, corals (by the way, the source of amber shards used as coins of average value is the resin released by corals, and the corals themselves are valued as an alternative to wood) and shell deposits, among which, if you are lucky, you can even find a lot of pearls, and, of course, mineral deposits, geothermal sources and fuel resources for the fleet. The most valuable find is considered to be the previously unexplored city of Ancient...