This prompt invites you to explore the depths of your character's soul, uncovering the forces that shape their path and the anchors that hold them in place. Whether you crave the freedom of the open road or find solace in a familiar haven, this journey will guide you towards understanding your place in the world.
The Wanderer:
Restless Spirit: Does the open road call to your soul, the promise of adventure beckoning you with each sunrise? Do you seek new experiences, different cultures, and the thrill of the unknown?
Wandering Scholar: Are you a seeker of knowledge, forever on the quest to learn, understand, and document the world around you? Do you travel to ancient ruins, bustling cities, and forgotten corners, collecting knowledge like precious treasures?
Free Spirit: Do you crave independence and autonomy, living life by your own compass? Do you avoid binding yourself to one place or cause, preferring the freedom to roam and follow your instincts?
The Settler:
Rooted in Tradition: Do you find comfort and purpose in upholding traditions, protecting your homeland, and preserving the way of life you know and love? Do you feel a deep connection to your community and ancestors, striving to leave a legacy in their wake?
Guardian of the Hearth: Do you find solace in tending to the land, building a haven, and fostering a sense of community and belonging? Does providing comfort, safety, and stability for yourself and others bring you deep satisfaction?
Master of the Craft: Do you have a passion for honing your skills, perfecting your craft, and leaving your mark on the world through your creations? Do you find purpose in establishing yourself in a community, earning respect, and building a legacy through your work?
The Connector:
Bridge Between Worlds: Do you see yourself as a bridge between different cultures, communities, or regions? Do you thrive on building connections, fostering understanding, and facilitating communication between diverse groups?
Herald of News and Trade: Are you a natural networker, always on the move, spreading news, rumors, and goods between different settlements? Do you find purpose in facilitating the flow of information and resources, connecting people and places?
Diplomatic Wanderer: Do you navigate the complexities of diplomacy, using your charm, wit, and understanding of different cultures to bridge divides and foster cooperation? Do you travel between different factions, seeking peaceful solutions and fostering lasting alliances?
Additional Considerations
Motivation: Why does your character choose this lifestyle? What drives them to wander, settle, or connect?
Occupation: How does your character's chosen lifestyle support their occupation or goals?
Specific Location: If your character is a settler or connector, is there a specific place they call home or a region they frequently travel through? Why is this location important to them?
Remember, these are just starting points! Feel free to mix and match elements or create your own unique path that resonates with your character's personality and goals. The most important thing is to embrace your creative vision and forge a path that feels true to your character's essence.
Rules: The art/lit must be true to lore for all characters in the piece, including background characters. True to lore means not only keeping them in character, but keeping accurate to the world and species in the world. Spinoffs and AUs are not allowed to be submitted here. There is no limit to the number of characters submitted per piece or pieces submitted for lore per week.
Requirements: Art submissions must include a intermediate background, and either be in color (Shading not required) or shaded monochrome. Art must be accompanied by at least 200 word literature and all characters must be over 50%. Literature only must be at least 1000 words, and all literatures must show enough detail in the writing about the scene.
Rewards: By completing this prompt, your character's faction reputation will likely change slightly.
You can also choose one skill between the following four skills:
Loot Magnet: Never miss a valuable drop! Earn the Shinies skill, increasing your chances of finding rare and valuable items from defeated bosses.
Elemental Affinity: Bend the elements to your will! Choose one element (fire, lightning, light, dark, metal, earth, nature, water, wind, ice) and unlock the Elemental Surge skill, which boosts the effects of that element for your character and reduces the effects of its opposing element.
Inner Focus: Sharpen your mind and body! Earn the Meditation Master skill, enhancing your focus and discipline, allowing you to train more effectively and gain bonus points.
Whispers of Renewal: Hear the object's forgotten song! Earn the Mending Melody skill, allowing you to combine similar objects together into one.
And a skill between the following four skills:
Guardian Spirit: Protect your allies with unwavering resolve! Earn the Aegis of Protection skill, drawing enemy attacks towards your character so they attack them instead of allies.
Evasive Maneuver: Slip through the grasp of danger! Earn the Phantom Dance skill, allowing you to dodge attacks based on your speed vs your opponent's.
Heroic Deeds: Leave a trail of good fortune! Earn the Champion's Boon skill, allowing your heroic acts to subtly improve the reputation of those around you, including yourself.
Golden Heart: Charm your way into anyone's heart! Earn the Magnetic Persona skill, enhancing your charisma, and preventing your character from failing any interaction based activity.