Restoration of Mana

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This is going to be my pbp friendly game that I'm planning, though I also have some ambitions to run it in OpenRPG at some point as well, but not in the same incarnation as the pbp game.

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Long ago, in simpler times, when the many races of Mana lived in peace with each other, it is said that the gods decided to reward the mortal races. And so a great tree, towering over the land and brimming with the magical, life-giving energy known as Mana, was placed in the world. But the mortal races, rather than receiving the gift as it was meant, for all races, instead began to fight over the right to settle near the tree.
The noble Geddon, born from the rock and earth, vowed to protect the tree, stating that only they should be permitted near the tree.
The independent and nomadic Xiaoshin, born from the scorching heat of the southern desert, claimed the tree as their true homeland returned to them by the gods.
The secretive Meldin, born of the wind singing through the trees, claimed stewardship over the tree, as they were the most adapted to living among it.
The mercantile Raulu, born of the crashing wave and deep oceans, stated that the tree was for all the races, but that those races who lived close to it should pay those who lived further for the privilege.
The humans, ever expansive, sought out control of the tree to expand their dominion.
Thus, a great war was fought over the god's reward for peace. The gods realized that should any of the mortal races gain control of the tree, that race would be able to challenge the gods themselves, so, out of desperation, they sundered the world, placing each feature into magical objects called keystones. They planned to remake the world once they had consolidated their control over it and assert their dominion over it once again.
But there was one group of gods that did not agree with the others. Outcast for their support of the mortal races, these gods fled to a dark realm filled with shadows, and made plans to remake the world with the mortals in mind. Forming the Conclave, they forged the Chalice, a device that would allow a mortal to activate keystones, restoring parts of the world, piece by piece.
Armed now with the ability to wrest control of the fragile world from the power hungry gods, the Conclave needed mortals. Able to work without drawing the gods' attention, these mortals needed to be strong, but without the prejudice that brought about the war in the first place.
Looking into the spirit realm, the Conclave sought out the souls of fallen heroes of the past. Drawn back into the world, the Chosen, as they became known, had all the skills of their former life, but no memories of them, making them ideally suited to the restoration of the world untainted by preconceptions.
Now, standing in the Refuge, a group of Chosen meet with the representative of the Conclave, preparing to start their task.

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The players would take the role of the Chosen, tasked with the reconstruction of the world. Here's an interesting twist on the whole thing... You get to build the world! Cities, dungeons, ruins, you get to choose where they go. You'll be given a map of the region, which will be sectioned off into a grid. Certain features will only be able to be placed on certain tiles (no caves in the sea for instance), but for the most part you'll be able to build the world as you want to. As you progress through the game, you'll find or be given keystone artifacts that hold a feature locked away. And to be nice, you'll be started out with two keystones off the bat.

The game will use GURPS, the characters based off of 200 points. The races will be posted in this thread as I complete them, as well as some additions. feel free to post interest or if you have a question.

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Geddon

Geddon have an affinity for stone and earth, being formed partly from them. They tend to be very polite with strangers, but form fast friendships. A Geddon's word is binding, he will only go back on a promise if there is a very good reason.
Geddon tend to be a few inches taller and a bit slighter of build than a human. Their hair, skin and eye colour varies signifigantly, but Geddon of a particular family share features of their clansmen.
Geddon names consist of a personal name and a family name. Family names tend to be reminicant of minierals or rock types. Personal names vary greatly, often chosen on the whim of the parents.

There are two special castes of Geddon. A 'common' Geddon can gain admittance to these castes through a complex application process followed by a pilgrimage into the heart of the Geddon holy city Gato.
Geddon Protectors are very rare, as only a few applicants emerge from their pilgrimage. Those that do are revered by Geddon society. They are the only Geddon able to use magic. Protectors have an innate sense of charity, going out of their way to help others, Geddon or not.
Geddon Guardians tend to be more common, and most non-Geddon form their steriotypes of Geddons from Guardians, especially since most Geddon encountered outside of their homes are Guardians. Guardians are skilled warriors, and are able to heal even the gravest wound in a matter of days. They do, however tend to be standoffish, especially with non-Geddon; Guardians will have as little interaction with non-Geddons as possible.

Common Geddon
Primary Abilities:
DX -1 [-20]

Advantages:
Breath-holding 1 [5]
DR 1 (Tough Skin) [3]
Extended Lifespan 1 [2]
Less Sleep 1 [2]
Magic Resistance 1 [2]
Reduced Consumption 1 [2]

Racial Skills:
Prospecting IQ+1 [4]



Geddon Guardian [50]
(these are in addition to the Common Geddon)
Primary Abilities:
ST +1 [10], HT +1 [10]

Secondary Abilities:
Will +2 [10]

Advantages:
DR +2 [6]
Fearlessness 1 [2]
Hard to Kill 1 [2]
Regeneration (Slow) [10]
Social Regard (Feared) +2 (only among non-Geddon) [8]
Signature Gear (Cape of Sand) [1]

Disadvantages:
Intolerance (Non-Geddon) [-10]
Sense of Duty (Geddon) [-15]

Racial Skills:
One of: Sword, Two-handed Sword or Shortsword at DX +2 [8]
Cloak DX +1 [8]



Geddon Protector [50]
(these are in addition to the Common Geddon except as noted)
Primary Abilties:
ST -1 [-10], IQ +1 [20]

Secondary Abilities:
HP +2 [4], Per -1 [-5]

Advantages:
Healing (Own Race Only) [24]
Magery 1 (Affinity Earth) [20]
Magic Resistance 1 (Improved) [5] (replaces Geddon Magic Resistance)
Signature Gear (Pendant of the Protector) [1]
Social Regard (Venerated) +1 (Only among Geddon) [4]

Disadvantages:
Reluctant Killer [-5]
Mild Shyness [-5]



Special Notes:
Capes of Sand: Cloaks made from specially treated stone in a process known only to Geddon Guardians, and are seen as symbols of their station. Capes of Sand function as normal heavy cloaks, but have +9 DR and x16 HP (Giving them DR 10 and HP 80). They weigh as much as normal heavy cloaks. Capes of Sand are not for purchase, and fall into piles of sand if worn by non-Geddon.

Pendants of the Protector: Gemstone pendants worn by Protectors. They are primarily symbols of their station. Each one is inset with a precious stone. Protectors will never part with their pendants, but suffer no penalties for the loss of one. A Protector who looses their pendant through no fault of their own can travel to Gato to recieve another.

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Xiaoshin

The Xiaoshin are a race of nomadic catfolk who hail from the desert. They are a very loose society, held together only by their own heritage. Xiaoshin love to travel and value new experiences, Xiaoshin can be found all over the region.
Xiaoshin look like humans with feline features; light fur, a long tail and retractable claws on the hands and feet. Fur colour tends to range from light orange to dark red, though some 'blond' Xiaoshin are known of.
Male and female Xiaoshin vary little in terms of physical build, both being tall and lithe, with a naturally athletic body. Xiaoshin clothing, when worn, generally consists of reds and browns.

Common Xiaoshin
Primary Abilities
ST -1 [-10], DX +1 [20]

Secondary Abilities
Will -2 [-10], Basic Move +1 [5]

Advantages
Acute Hearing 1 [2]
Acute Vision 1 [2]
Sharp Claws [5]
Fit [5]
Flexibility [5]
Night Vision 2 [2]
Sharp Teeth [1]
Fur [1]

Disadvantages
Curious (15 or less) [-3]
Motion Sickness [-10]
Short Attention Span [-10]
Impulsiveness (15 or less) [-5]

(Xiaoshin Firedancers and Runners coming soon)

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moving stuff over to the pbp board, going to leave this here until that gets more underway