Quill versus the lost academy of angelfall
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The City of Angels, Angelis, was once the greatest city in all the land, envy of every nation. For among its countless virtues it once held a great cloistered academy of magic and art, the jewel of the entire nation, exceeding all on the world for their study of radiance, mechanics, and community. Somehow, this academy survived dozens of wars and natural disasters as if it were protected and valued by the gods themselves.
But skill brought wealth, and wealth, pride. And pride, entitlement. Then sloth, then poverty. And poverty brought fear, and fear, violence. Wallowing in unrepentant vulgarity, stunning wealth inequality, and enormous pride, this eventually led to them ignoring the council of their gods, and they fell swiftly into devastation and despair. The gods abandoned their once chosen city, even the great academy is now only a myth, lost to time. Now it is only known as the Lost Academy of Angelfall.
A thousand years later the exact location is no longer known; if it ever existed at all. Thousands have searched, but the entire area seems cursed – magically resistant to any sentient incursion. Strange entities walk the land; men made of tar and fire, sphinx made of stone, endless labyrinthine swamps, half bear/owl monsters, and far fouler things.
But some say that the gods left clues, hints, the mildest intimations of what might be hidden in the lost academy. The kind of hints that only those who were truly worthy, who could truly appreciate what was to be found there, could alone piece together to recover the mysteries, and avoid the unbearable sins, of the Lost Academy.
This game focuses on roleplaying and overcoming flaws. It introduces a game mechanic based on actual psychological techniques used in Positive Behaviour Support – including the TIM (Time Intensity Model) and a sensory profile. Players must work together to help their talented young autistic scholar achieve her goals without overloading her nervous system and heading into a complete meltdown. A touching game that offers some very real insights into the human condition. Plus: dragons.
But skill brought wealth, and wealth, pride. And pride, entitlement. Then sloth, then poverty. And poverty brought fear, and fear, violence. Wallowing in unrepentant vulgarity, stunning wealth inequality, and enormous pride, this eventually led to them ignoring the council of their gods, and they fell swiftly into devastation and despair. The gods abandoned their once chosen city, even the great academy is now only a myth, lost to time. Now it is only known as the Lost Academy of Angelfall.
A thousand years later the exact location is no longer known; if it ever existed at all. Thousands have searched, but the entire area seems cursed – magically resistant to any sentient incursion. Strange entities walk the land; men made of tar and fire, sphinx made of stone, endless labyrinthine swamps, half bear/owl monsters, and far fouler things.
But some say that the gods left clues, hints, the mildest intimations of what might be hidden in the lost academy. The kind of hints that only those who were truly worthy, who could truly appreciate what was to be found there, could alone piece together to recover the mysteries, and avoid the unbearable sins, of the Lost Academy.
This game focuses on roleplaying and overcoming flaws. It introduces a game mechanic based on actual psychological techniques used in Positive Behaviour Support – including the TIM (Time Intensity Model) and a sensory profile. Players must work together to help their talented young autistic scholar achieve her goals without overloading her nervous system and heading into a complete meltdown. A touching game that offers some very real insights into the human condition. Plus: dragons.
Background
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The child of the city councilman was always a little bit… different. She didn’t like to talk, and she didn’t like to look at people when they spoke to her. But she did, above all else, love to read.
By the age of 9 she’d read everything in her village and beyond. Despairing for want of literature, her family moved to the city of Trope, where she’d soon read everything legally available there. A kind city archivist, who’d noticed her talent, convinced the castle steward allow her to read everything else then too. She’d read it all by the time she was 15. The last few weeks, however, she has been seen spinning slowly around the main pole in the middle of town, not speaking to anyone, not looking at them when the spoke to her. Occasionally, she could be prevailed upon for some tiny inkling of information, for it seemed she could memorize everything she had ever read; the date a law was first written, who bought the first ever pig, the number of citizens whose names began with the letter ‘T’. So, it was a bit of a surprise when, early one spring morning, found her waiting at the town hall doors – unspinning, unspeaking… and more than once, looking directly in people’s eyes. The mayor himself, noting this rare oddity, took it upon himself to be the first to ask her what was amiss. ‘I’ve run out books to read,’ she announced in a voice without hesitation or feeling. ‘I’m going on an adventure to find the lost city of Angelfall.’ Despite his better manners, he could not help but laugh. ‘But that is a perilous two-week journey, and even seasoned adventurers think twice before going there for dragons and treasure! Why would you?’ Her face was set and determined. ‘There is a forgotten city there; Damgees; text places it in a line from Novokayn mountain to Veryfall creek, |
while Maid Wetherstone’s genealogy states it was to be found partway in the line between the edges of Dragon forest and the island of the Wrights. There is a lost city there. I need to find it.’
He looked at her in sympathy, and pity. ‘The Lost City of Angelfall has not been found in a thousand years, though many have died trying, and yet you think you have found their famous Academy? Doubtless, enormous treasures await you there, and enormous dangers. You are too young.’ She looked at his face, his chin, to be specific. ‘I’ll need 4 to 6 brave adventurers, supplies for six weeks, and a carefully calibrated land navigational sixthant with scope. As per item 48/b of article 19 of the town charter, 30% of all treasures will be tithed to the city as the main investor,’ and then she added, as if to herself, ‘though you may keep it all for all I care.’ Then all the others laughed as well, in confusion, and in pity. ‘Child,’ the mayor said softly, trying to sound encouraging, ‘why would you abandon such wealth? And more so, who can you ever find who will accompany you?’ A gentle smirk danced along the scholar’s smile. ‘As for the second question, I have only whom you will employ. Nevertheless, I wish to leave with all haste, by next week, if not today.’ Her voice slowed as it grew in passion, a beam of sunlight piercing the sky to surround her, ‘But as to the first question, well that is obvious, isn’t it? … I need more things to read.’ The announcement reads: city of Trope seeks bold adventurers to depart with all haste to assist a scholar in seeking the lost city of Angelfall. You will be paid a gold coin a day, with a fair portion of all you find there. Danger is guaranteed, death, a distinct possibility. But perhaps you will be the first to lead a talented young scholar in her quest, and her people’s quest, to know more of the world and of the history around, and within, us. |
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Pick your Character!Embrace the experiEnce!
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Choose from or create your own level 9PC - this is a high stakes, high level game for players ready to extend their experience and expertise!!
Ky-lee the Ranger Paladin Goodfellow Flirtatia the Bard Titan the Barbarian Ally the Rogue Rat the Kattar Druid Assassin Garth the Good Cleric Dark Shadow the Warlock Nanna Grunt, fighter, masterminer Elvelra the Enchantress Grouth Sageington, emeritus Professor of Abjuration Charming Swashbuckler Klarto Daisy Street performer (monk ) |
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Choose your role playing flaw and healing word!
No one arrives unscathed…
Part of the uniqueness of this game is that each PC must face the internal world of challenges in order to help come together to save the world without.
The Flaw
Everyone has flaws, just like in real life! However, in this fantasy game all the heroes get one special flaw based on some very real physical, mental and emotional issues. You are expected to roleplay these flaws with compassion and tact, and be aware of helping make the game fun for everyone. And while the PC may hide their flaw from other PCs, it’s usually best for the player to let all the other players know about their PCs flaw, so everyone can get into the role play.
You can choose your flaw from the list below, or perhaps figure out one with your DMs help. It is best if you pick a flaw you do NOT recognize in yourself as a player.
The Healing Truth
For each flaw presented in each hero, there is a certain truth that can totally alter their ability to perceive and deal with their flaw. It is usually a single sentence, such as, ‘You need to take your medicines’, or, ‘You are allowed to just be yourself’.
Once your PC hears this Healing Truth, the PCs world view is shattered. They may spend at least a full round in stunned wonder at the universe. When they return to action, they are forever changed. To simulate this, they act as if they’d just gained all the benefits of a short rest. Furthermore, have gained one level 10 ability for the class.
Finally, they are no longer bound down by their flaw, but may still role play it as you deem appropriate – but it’s no longer the defining fear that drives their whole existence, and the hero has found a greater measure of inner peace.
Keep in mind that you cannot tell anyone what your healing word is – they have to guess it by clever role playing!
However, in order for the Healing Word to have any effect, the hero must first meet the Role Playing Condition.
Furthermore, enemies may target your PC with a Harming Word that can make their issues flaire up and make things much, much worse... be careful who your friends are...
Part of the uniqueness of this game is that each PC must face the internal world of challenges in order to help come together to save the world without.
The Flaw
Everyone has flaws, just like in real life! However, in this fantasy game all the heroes get one special flaw based on some very real physical, mental and emotional issues. You are expected to roleplay these flaws with compassion and tact, and be aware of helping make the game fun for everyone. And while the PC may hide their flaw from other PCs, it’s usually best for the player to let all the other players know about their PCs flaw, so everyone can get into the role play.
You can choose your flaw from the list below, or perhaps figure out one with your DMs help. It is best if you pick a flaw you do NOT recognize in yourself as a player.
The Healing Truth
For each flaw presented in each hero, there is a certain truth that can totally alter their ability to perceive and deal with their flaw. It is usually a single sentence, such as, ‘You need to take your medicines’, or, ‘You are allowed to just be yourself’.
Once your PC hears this Healing Truth, the PCs world view is shattered. They may spend at least a full round in stunned wonder at the universe. When they return to action, they are forever changed. To simulate this, they act as if they’d just gained all the benefits of a short rest. Furthermore, have gained one level 10 ability for the class.
Finally, they are no longer bound down by their flaw, but may still role play it as you deem appropriate – but it’s no longer the defining fear that drives their whole existence, and the hero has found a greater measure of inner peace.
Keep in mind that you cannot tell anyone what your healing word is – they have to guess it by clever role playing!
However, in order for the Healing Word to have any effect, the hero must first meet the Role Playing Condition.
Furthermore, enemies may target your PC with a Harming Word that can make their issues flaire up and make things much, much worse... be careful who your friends are...
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