Building a Character - Revision history

Gillypants at 02:31, 22 August 2025

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Gillypants: Linked with Creating A Character Page, minor text edits.

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Gillypants: Added correction on aspect descriptions.

2025-05-06T05:27:22Z

Added correction on aspect descriptions.

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	While every character must have ''one'' aspect, ''not all characters need to have two aspects''. When building characters with two aspects, take into account how they might utalise them. '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14TWfdxih29MxNMlRXBdmd4FQ4FA8-kH0uaiGHPm7qa4/edit?gid=0#gid=0 This combo idea sheet]''' may help!		While every character must have ''one'' aspect, ''not all characters need to have two aspects''. When building characters with two aspects, take into account how they might utalise them. '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14TWfdxih29MxNMlRXBdmd4FQ4FA8-kH0uaiGHPm7qa4/edit?gid=0#gid=0 This combo idea sheet]''' may help!

	In total, there are 9 main types of '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspects]]''', though only 7 you can naturally be born with.		In total, there are 9 main types of '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspects]]''', though only 7 you can naturally be born with. (''Note, the three words after the aspect names are just suggestions for traits of someone who uses this aspect might have, feel free use or not''!)

	Here is a summary of the elements one can be born with:		Here is a summary of the elements one can be born with:

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	Here is some formatting you can shove in the '''Edit Source Tab''' when editing to have a basic template for your character's page. Just make sure to remove the " '''&''' " ''at the start & end of the text,'' and replacing the "'''division'''" in Category: "Division" with the relevant Division Name you choose (example, changing it to Category:Wayfarers' Division) or omitting it if you haven't decided on one yet or if they aren't in one!		Here is some formatting you can shove in the '''Edit Source Tab''' when editing to have a basic template for your character's page. Just make sure to remove the " '''&''' " ''at the start & end of the text,'' and replacing the "'''division'''" in Category: "Division" with the relevant Division Name you choose (example, changing it to Category:Wayfarers' Division) or omitting it if you haven't decided on one yet or if they aren't in one!

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	<nowiki>{{Person</nowiki>		<nowiki>{{Person</nowiki>
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	~~<nowiki>[[Category:Characters]]</nowiki> <nowiki>[[Category: Division]]</nowiki>~~

	<nowiki>== Appearance ==</nowiki>		<nowiki>== Appearance ==</nowiki>
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	<nowiki>== Trivia ==</nowiki>		<nowiki>== Trivia ==</nowiki>

	== Gallery == "		<nowiki>== Gallery ==</nowiki>

			<nowiki>[[Category:Characters]]</nowiki> <nowiki>[[Category: Division]]</nowiki>
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	== '''Supplemental Development Items''' ==		== '''Supplemental Development Items''' ==

Gillypants: Added info about two aspects and not having to make a character with two.

2025-05-06T03:15:21Z

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	Every creature, barring special cases, within '''[[Castrella]]''' can use [[Arcane Energy\|'''Aether''']]. When an individual can wield an element, this is called an '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspect]]'''. They are able to use aspects due to the Aether Organ within all beings.		Every creature, barring special cases, within '''[[Castrella]]''' can use [[Arcane Energy\|'''Aether''']]. When an individual can wield an element, this is called an '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspect]]'''. They are able to use aspects due to the Aether Organ within all beings.

	All creatures and characters at birth have '''''one''''' aspect, then have the option to learn '''''one''''' other aspect as they go. Outside of this, one can '''''never''''' be attuned to 3 aspects at once, or they shall explode. They can, however, practice very basic spells of each type. In total, there are 9 main types of '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspects]]''', though only 7 you can naturally be born with.		All creatures and characters at birth have '''''one''''' aspect, then have the option to learn '''''one''''' other aspect as they go. Outside of this, one can '''''never''''' be attuned to 3 aspects at once, or they shall explode. They can, however, practice very basic spells of each type.

			While every character must have ''one'' aspect, ''not all characters need to have two aspects''. When building characters with two aspects, take into account how they might utalise them. '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14TWfdxih29MxNMlRXBdmd4FQ4FA8-kH0uaiGHPm7qa4/edit?gid=0#gid=0 This combo idea sheet]''' may help!

			In total, there are 9 main types of '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspects]]''', though only 7 you can naturally be born with.

	Here is a summary of the elements one can be born with:		Here is a summary of the elements one can be born with:

Gillypants: Reworded parts and added in information for ease of access! Also reformatted some titles/links etc to be slightly easier to read :LynaYippie:

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Reworded parts and added in information for ease of access! Also reformatted some titles/links etc to be slightly easier to read :LynaYippie:

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Ethanwoopdedoo: Added stat block to the page! Add stats to your character for that classic RPG feel!

2025-03-24T22:37:11Z

Added stat block to the page! Add stats to your character for that classic RPG feel!

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	== Gallery == "		== Gallery == "

			== Supplemental Development Items ==
			We also have some optional development items for additional flavor.

			=== Stat Block ===
			[[File:Stat Sheet.png\|200px\|thumb\|Right\|Stat Sheet (Place this on your reference sheet and fill out)]]
			A statistic block can be added to your character to quickly showcase their strengths and weaknesses. Stat distribution is based on a 35-point system distributed across seven statistics, including:

			'''Moxie''': Tussling & Strength.

			'''Guts''': Bravery & Toughness.

			'''Smarts''': Book Knowledge.

			'''Savvy''': Social Awareness, Survival, & Street Smarts.

			'''Mojo''': Magic & the Arcane.

			'''Glamour''': Manipulation & Charm.

			& '''Luck''': Ability to Change Fate.

Arkvander at 21:29, 4 February 2025

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	{{SubpageNavigation\|1 Link Name=Creating A Character Page\|1 Link Target=Creating A Character Page}}		{{SubpageNavigation\|1 Link Name=Creating A Character Page\|1 Link Target=Creating A Character Page}}
	Before we start, we recommend reading through the [[Axioms~~\|'''<u>Axioms</u>'''~~]] to get a general idea of what fits the setting. The [[Axioms~~\|'''<u>Axioms</u>'''~~]] are a set of worldbuilding rules to keep things consistent. From there, think of a general idea of what you want your character to be. No worries if it doesn’t instantly come to you, we can develop things as we go and change things if we change our minds later on.		Before we start, we recommend reading through the [[Axioms]] to get a general idea of what fits the setting. The [[Axioms]] are a set of worldbuilding rules to keep things consistent. From there, think of a general idea of what you want your character to be. No worries if it doesn’t instantly come to you, we can develop things as we go and change things if we change our minds later on.

	For reference, whenever "<u>Tavern Talk</u>" is mentioned in this page, it is referring to the "<u>#tavern-talk</u>" channel in the Castrella Discord server.		For reference, whenever "<u>Tavern Talk</u>" is mentioned in this page, it is referring to the "<u>#tavern-talk</u>" channel in the Castrella Discord server.

	=== <u>'''Step 1: Concept'''</u> ===		=== <u>'''Step 1: Concept'''</u> ===
	Who is this character? What could their role in the world be? What race sounds interesting (more info below!) to you? Or a division? What would they sound like How could they interact with ~~'''~~[[:Category:Characters\|~~<u>~~another character~~</u>~~]]~~'''~~ in the world? How about starting their name from a pun, or a funny visual?		Who is this character? What could their role in the world be? What race sounds interesting (more info below!) to you? Or a division? What would they sound like How could they interact with [[:Category:Characters\|another character]] in the world? How about starting their name from a pun, or a funny visual?

	If you would like a hand bouncing around ideas, give the <u>Tavern Talk</u> channel a ping! Let's get ideas going!		If you would like a hand bouncing around ideas, give the <u>Tavern Talk</u> channel a ping! Let's get ideas going!

	=== <u>'''Step 2: Race'''</u> ===		=== <u>'''Step 2: Race'''</u> ===
	The [[races\|~~'''~~<u>races</u>~~'''~~]] in ~~[[Castrella\|'''~~<u>Castrella</u>~~''']]~~ are vast and numerous.		The [[races\|<u>races</u>]] in <u>[[Castrella]]</u> are vast and numerous.

	Here is a list of the [[races\|~~'''~~<u>races</u>~~'''~~]] in this world so you can look through the general ideas surrounding them! There is a lot of variety in appearances, so don't feel stuck on having to present your character a specific way.		Here is a list of the [[races\|<u>races</u>]] in this world so you can look through the general ideas surrounding them! There is a lot of variety in appearances, so don't feel stuck on having to present your character a specific way.

	If you don’t see a race that fits your idea, feel free to throw ideas out in <u>Tavern Talk</u>!		If you don’t see a race that fits your idea, feel free to throw ideas out in <u>Tavern Talk</u>!

	=== <u>'''Step 3: Aether and Aspects'''</u> ===		=== <u>'''Step 3: Aether and Aspects'''</u> ===
	Every creature we encounter in [[Castrella~~\|'''<u>Castrella</u>'''~~]] (with minor exceptions) can use [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Aether~~</u>'''~~]]. When an individual can wield an element, it is called an ~~'''~~[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|~~<u>~~Aspect~~</u>~~]]~~'''~~. They are able to use aspects due to the Aether Organ within all beings.		Every creature we encounter in [[Castrella]] (with minor exceptions) can use [[Arcane Energy\|Aether]]. When an individual can wield an element, it is called an [[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|Aspect]]. They are able to use aspects due to the Aether Organ within all beings.

	All creatures and characters at birth have '''''one''''' aspect, then have the option to learn '''''one''''' other aspect as they go. Outside of this, one can '''''never''''' be attuned to 3 aspects at once, or they shall explode. They can, however, practice very basic spells of each type.		All creatures and characters at birth have '''''one''''' aspect, then have the option to learn '''''one''''' other aspect as they go. Outside of this, one can '''''never''''' be attuned to 3 aspects at once, or they shall explode. They can, however, practice very basic spells of each type.

	While every character must have ''one'' aspect, ''not all characters need to have two aspects''. When building characters with two aspects, take into account how they might utalise them. ~~'''~~[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14TWfdxih29MxNMlRXBdmd4FQ4FA8-kH0uaiGHPm7qa4/edit?gid=0#gid=0 ~~<u>~~This combo idea sheet~~</u>~~]~~'''~~ may help!		While every character must have ''one'' aspect, ''not all characters need to have two aspects''. When building characters with two aspects, take into account how they might utalise them. [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14TWfdxih29MxNMlRXBdmd4FQ4FA8-kH0uaiGHPm7qa4/edit?gid=0#gid=0 This combo idea sheet] may help!

	In total, there are 9 main types of '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|<u>Aspects</u>]]''', though only 7 you can naturally be born with. (''Note, the three words after the aspect names are just suggestions for traits of someone who uses this aspect might have, feel free use or not''!)		In total, there are 9 main types of '''[[Arcane Energy#Aspects\|<u>Aspects</u>]]''', though only 7 you can naturally be born with. (''Note, the three words after the aspect names are just suggestions for traits of someone who uses this aspect might have, feel free use or not''!)
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	Here is a summary of the elements one can be born with:		Here is a summary of the elements one can be born with:

	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Fire~~</u>'''~~]] - Mental Fortitude, Justice, Passion. Takes a resolute and bustling soul to control Easiest element to handle. Restorative spells, enhances weapons when used offensively.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Fire]] - Mental Fortitude, Justice, Passion. Takes a resolute and bustling soul to control Easiest element to handle. Restorative spells, enhances weapons when used offensively.

	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Water~~</u>'''~~]] - Balance, Relentlessness, Deep Focus. Requires much concentration/meditation to handle. mid-difficulty to control. Focus on restorative spells with offensive spells more rare.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Water]] - Balance, Relentlessness, Deep Focus. Requires much concentration/meditation to handle. mid-difficulty to control. Focus on restorative spells with offensive spells more rare.

	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Wind~~</u>'''~~]] - Freedom, Dexterity, Carelessness. Incredibly flexible as an element, works well with other aspects. Focus on support enhances other elements. With a focus on support, rarely would be used offensively.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Wind]] - Freedom, Dexterity, Carelessness. Incredibly flexible as an element, works well with other aspects. Focus on support enhances other elements. With a focus on support, rarely would be used offensively.
	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Earth~~</u>'''~~]] - Sturdiness, Dedication, Guidance. Simple element to learn. Restorative powers harness energy from plants to salve wounds, while offensive powers manipulates the environment.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Earth]] - Sturdiness, Dedication, Guidance. Simple element to learn. Restorative powers harness energy from plants to salve wounds, while offensive powers manipulates the environment.
	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Ice~~</u>'''~~]] - Controlling, Stoicism, Unpredictability. Most difficult element to handle as it is highly volatile and inexperienced users can harm those around them. Restorative powers involve using ones hand's to mend wounds, and offensive usage being torrential assaults.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Ice]] - Controlling, Stoicism, Unpredictability. Most difficult element to handle as it is highly volatile and inexperienced users can harm those around them. Restorative powers involve using ones hand's to mend wounds, and offensive usage being torrential assaults.
	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Light~~</u>'''~~]] - Emptiness, Destruction, Beginnings. Incredibly rare. Powerful aether that destroys pre-existing objects and matter entirely. Incredibly difficult to learn, the guild offers courses to only highest level of spellweavers.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Light]] - Emptiness, Destruction, Beginnings. Incredibly rare. Powerful aether that destroys pre-existing objects and matter entirely. Incredibly difficult to learn, the guild offers courses to only highest level of spellweavers.
	* [[Arcane Energy\|~~'''<u>~~Dark~~</u>'''~~]] - Wholeness, Creation, Conclusions. Incredibly rare. Aspect that can be used to fill spaces with completely new matter. Incredibly difficult to learn, the guild offers courses to only highest level of spellweavers. It is currently the most difficult element to pick up. As of right now, there are no restorative spells associated with dark.		* [[Arcane Energy\|Dark]] - Wholeness, Creation, Conclusions. Incredibly rare. Aspect that can be used to fill spaces with completely new matter. Incredibly difficult to learn, the guild offers courses to only highest level of spellweavers. It is currently the most difficult element to pick up. As of right now, there are no restorative spells associated with dark.

	Once again, if you need help always feel free to reach out in <u>Tavern Talk</u>.		Once again, if you need help always feel free to reach out in <u>Tavern Talk</u>.

	=== <u>'''Step 4: Divisions'''</u> ===		=== <u>'''Step 4: Divisions'''</u> ===
	This step only applies to people who are within [[Adventurers' Guild\|~~'''~~<u>The Adventurers' Guild</u>~~'''~~]]. There are different [[Adventurers' Guild#Major Divisions\|~~'''~~<u>divisions</u>~~'''~~]] that represent the many jobs of the Guild. For more on each one’s function, look here. To simplify this, ask yourself, what does my character like to do? How would they help the Guild?		This step only applies to people who are within [[Adventurers' Guild\|<u>The Adventurers' Guild</u>]]. There are different [[Adventurers' Guild#Major Divisions\|<u>divisions</u>]] that represent the many jobs of the Guild. For more on each one’s function, look here. To simplify this, ask yourself, what does my character like to do? How would they help the Guild?

	Here is a summary of the Major Divisions one can be in:		Here is a summary of the Major Divisions one can be in:
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	* '''[[Civil Affairs Division\|<u>Civil Affairs Division</u>]]''' - Handles a large amount of the governmental legwork within Eversun, helping the general public and law-making. Also manages festivities and civil protection.		* '''[[Civil Affairs Division\|<u>Civil Affairs Division</u>]]''' - Handles a large amount of the governmental legwork within Eversun, helping the general public and law-making. Also manages festivities and civil protection.
	* '''[[Trade Division\|<u>Trade Division</u>]]''' - Focus on anything commerce, marketing and currency. Those in Trade work tireless to upkeep flow of trade in and outside of Eversun. This division also oversees mail services and monitoring trade routes from harbours.		* '''[[Trade Division\|<u>Trade Division</u>]]''' - Focus on anything commerce, marketing and currency. Those in Trade work tireless to upkeep flow of trade in and outside of Eversun. This division also oversees mail services and monitoring trade routes from harbours.
	* ⁠[[Archivist Division\|'''<u>~~⁠Archivist Division~~</u>''']] - Tasked with documenting everything in Castrella. Accepting research from other divisions, manages their own printing stations, and records information into the Archivist Grand Library.		* ⁠[[Archivist Division\|'''<u>⁠</u>'''<u>Archivist Division</u>]] - Tasked with documenting everything in Castrella. Accepting research from other divisions, manages their own printing stations, and records information into the Archivist Grand Library.
	* [[Environmental Division\|'''<u>~~⁠Environmental Division~~</u>''']] - Researches farmland, all living entities, crop accessibility and forecasts for weather. Engages with other divisions to ensure natural life is of high priority and is protected.		* [[Environmental Division\|'''<u>⁠</u>'''<u>Environmental Division</u>]] - Researches farmland, all living entities, crop accessibility and forecasts for weather. Engages with other divisions to ensure natural life is of high priority and is protected.
	* [[Arcane Sciences Division\|~~'''~~<u>Arcane Sciences Division</u>~~'''~~]] - Studies all subjects relayed to magic, aether and science. Focuses on anything to do with the basic elements, harmonic elements, chaotic elements, curses, pacts, aetheric vessels, aetheric combinations, elemental traces within the world, spellweaving, and so on.		* [[Arcane Sciences Division\|<u>Arcane Sciences Division</u>]] - Studies all subjects relayed to magic, aether and science. Focuses on anything to do with the basic elements, harmonic elements, chaotic elements, curses, pacts, aetheric vessels, aetheric combinations, elemental traces within the world, spellweaving, and so on.
	* [[Education Division\|~~'''~~<u>Education Division</u>~~'''~~]] - A fairly small division, runs required courses for adventurers. A collective product of all major divisions, rookies are required to attend an amount of courses. Subjects include weaponry, magic, ecology, geography, cultural communications, rule of the Guild, stealth, etc.		* [[Education Division\|<u>Education Division</u>]] - A fairly small division, runs required courses for adventurers. A collective product of all major divisions, rookies are required to attend an amount of courses. Subjects include weaponry, magic, ecology, geography, cultural communications, rule of the Guild, stealth, etc.
	* [[Creative Commons Division\|~~'''~~<u>Creative Commons Division</u>~~'''~~]] - Handles staffing for festivals, holiday cheer/decorating the city, maps infrastructure, and provides general entertainment/hobby services. These services include and are not limited to: theater troupes, Pictomancy shows, circuses. Oversees and manages community events.		* [[Creative Commons Division\|<u>Creative Commons Division</u>]] - Handles staffing for festivals, holiday cheer/decorating the city, maps infrastructure, and provides general entertainment/hobby services. These services include and are not limited to: theater troupes, Pictomancy shows, circuses. Oversees and manages community events.
	* [[Outerworld Division\|~~'''~~<u>Outerworld Division</u>~~'''~~]] - One of the oldest divisions in the Adventurers' Guild, focuses on peacekeeping between Eversun City and all of Castrella's territories, although in modern times created a force to control the spread of chaotic elements. Works closely with other divisions.		* [[Outerworld Division\|<u>Outerworld Division</u>]] - One of the oldest divisions in the Adventurers' Guild, focuses on peacekeeping between Eversun City and all of Castrella's territories, although in modern times created a force to control the spread of chaotic elements. Works closely with other divisions.
	* [[Contingency Division\|~~'''~~<u>Contingency Division</u>~~'''~~]] - A large division dedicated to emergency services. Ranging from medical paramedic on a job sites to assisting the Wayfarers' Division on quests. Handles other oddball requests that may be unable to fall into any other category.		* [[Contingency Division\|<u>Contingency Division</u>]] - A large division dedicated to emergency services. Ranging from medical paramedic on a job sites to assisting the Wayfarers' Division on quests. Handles other oddball requests that may be unable to fall into any other category.

	Not everyone is a fighter, but every member of the Guild must be licensed with a weapon. Some people just want to work behind a desk.		Not everyone is a fighter, but every member of the Guild must be licensed with a weapon. Some people just want to work behind a desk.

Building a Character - Revision history

Gillypants at 02:31, 22 August 2025

Gillypants at 03:12, 21 August 2025

Gillypants: Linked with Creating A Character Page, minor text edits.

Gillypants: Added correction on aspect descriptions.

Bibbleskit: /* Step 8: The Template */

Bibbleskit: /* Step 8: The Template */ formatting

Gillypants: Added info about two aspects and not having to make a character *with* two.

Gillypants: Reworded parts and added in information for ease of access! Also reformatted some titles/links etc to be slightly easier to read :LynaYippie:

Ethanwoopdedoo: Added stat block to the page! Add stats to your character for that classic RPG feel!

Arkvander at 21:29, 4 February 2025

Gillypants: Added info about two aspects and not having to make a character with two.