From my partner:
If you remember last year, there was a Christmas present for the fans of The Gemsinger Chronicles. This year is no different.
Here's a list of what will be in this year's present:
- A new Demo, Gemsinger v0.2, which will include up to Chapter 2. (Chapter 3 is still in the making, so it won't be present).
- A Digital Viginette
- A special video involving Lafisavia
The release date will be on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24),
but may be extended to Christmas day (Dec. 25) if I need more time.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
20 Questions On Shokiyu
Inspired by this, here's 20 questions about Shokiyu in both its forms:
1. What is the deal with my cleric's religion?
Seers dedicated themselves to the High Goddess Meikon, as well as many lesser gods and goddesses that all report to either Meikon or the spirits of the twelve Stones (eight in the digital version)
2. Where can we go to buy standard equipment?
A smithy, alchemist, armorsmith, and general store are available in most every town--the rarer the materials used, the higher the price. That said, prices are still fairly reasonable.
3. Where can we go to get platemail custom fitted for this monster I just befriended?
If you need to get armor for a pet, a smithy will by happy to do so--the creature's size and the material used are factors in the price.
4. Who is the mightiest wizard in the land?
The being known as the Gemsinger is known as the strongest mage--but s/he only appears in a new incarnation if Shokiyu is in dire straits.
5. Who is the greatest warrior in the land?
It is said that Haldan Paramine was the greatest warrior seen on Shokiyu in some time. He is presumed dead after an expedition into the mountains, but some clues have surfaced hinting he may still be alive--a question his son Bradlin hopes to figure out.
6. Who is the richest person in the land?
Natiliene Laryan, of Taraka, the "glittering rainbow city"--it is rumored her fortune rivals even the monarchs of the five races
7. Where can we go to get some magical healing?
Seers will often heal others for no charge
8. Where can we go to get cures for the following conditions: poison, disease, curse, level drain, lycanthropy, polymorph, alignment change, death, undeath?
A Seer can also cure almost all of those conditions (level drain does not exist in Shokiyu) To revive someone or unzombify someone, you have to work quickly, as those spells tend to fail the longer you wait.
9. Is there a magic guild my MU belongs to or that I can join in order to get more spells?
While there are mage's guilds, they are not the primary source of spell finding--you'd be better off reading spellbooks in libraries. That said, there are some special spells a guild will teach their members.
10. Where can I find an alchemist, sage or other expert NPC?
Alchemists and Seers are most anywhere, and every town has an expert in some thing or another.
11. Where can I hire mercenaries?
Any large city has a mercenary hideaway, each one charging their own rate. Typically the harder the job, the more their fee.
12. Is there any place on the map where swords are illegal, magic is outlawed or any other notable hassles from Johnny Law?
No--Shokiyu's laws are fair and just. That said, some rulers try to pass laws like this, but they are quickly overthrown, as every Shokiyan has the right to bear arms and use magic responsibly.
13. Which way to the nearest tavern?
Usually not far from the town square--if you don't find a minstrel in the square, check the tavern/inn
14. What monsters are terrorizing the countryside sufficiently that if I kill them I will become famous?
Every once in a while a rogue dragon or demon will appear, and these often fetch nice rewards.
15. Are there any wars brewing I could go fight?
No--Shokiyu is at peace in this regard.
16. How about gladiatorial arenas complete with hard-won glory and fabulous cash prizes?
Taraka is famous for its arenas, theaters, and casinos--it's not called "the glittering rainbow city" for nothing!
17. Are there any secret societies with sinister agendas I could join and/or fight?
The most infamous of these would be the Red Crows and the Blue Wolves--the Red Crows focus more on stealing and pillaging, while the Blue Wolves focus on kidnapping and assassinations. They maintain a fierce rivalry, and woe be the ones caught in the crossfire when they clash.
18. What is there to eat around here?
Chicken. beef, turkey, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and sweet treats are all common Wild game and other exotic meats are considered treats.
19. Any legendary lost treasures I could be looking for?
The elves and the fairies pride themselves on magical artifacts, and many of them are hidden, waiting for some lucky adventurer to find them.
20. Where is the nearest dragon or other monster with Type H treasure? Dragons do not typically harm people, but there are rogues with massive treasure hordes. Demons also tend to have nice loot too.
1. What is the deal with my cleric's religion?
Seers dedicated themselves to the High Goddess Meikon, as well as many lesser gods and goddesses that all report to either Meikon or the spirits of the twelve Stones (eight in the digital version)
2. Where can we go to buy standard equipment?
A smithy, alchemist, armorsmith, and general store are available in most every town--the rarer the materials used, the higher the price. That said, prices are still fairly reasonable.
3. Where can we go to get platemail custom fitted for this monster I just befriended?
If you need to get armor for a pet, a smithy will by happy to do so--the creature's size and the material used are factors in the price.
4. Who is the mightiest wizard in the land?
The being known as the Gemsinger is known as the strongest mage--but s/he only appears in a new incarnation if Shokiyu is in dire straits.
5. Who is the greatest warrior in the land?
It is said that Haldan Paramine was the greatest warrior seen on Shokiyu in some time. He is presumed dead after an expedition into the mountains, but some clues have surfaced hinting he may still be alive--a question his son Bradlin hopes to figure out.
6. Who is the richest person in the land?
Natiliene Laryan, of Taraka, the "glittering rainbow city"--it is rumored her fortune rivals even the monarchs of the five races
7. Where can we go to get some magical healing?
Seers will often heal others for no charge
8. Where can we go to get cures for the following conditions: poison, disease, curse, level drain, lycanthropy, polymorph, alignment change, death, undeath?
A Seer can also cure almost all of those conditions (level drain does not exist in Shokiyu) To revive someone or unzombify someone, you have to work quickly, as those spells tend to fail the longer you wait.
9. Is there a magic guild my MU belongs to or that I can join in order to get more spells?
While there are mage's guilds, they are not the primary source of spell finding--you'd be better off reading spellbooks in libraries. That said, there are some special spells a guild will teach their members.
10. Where can I find an alchemist, sage or other expert NPC?
Alchemists and Seers are most anywhere, and every town has an expert in some thing or another.
11. Where can I hire mercenaries?
Any large city has a mercenary hideaway, each one charging their own rate. Typically the harder the job, the more their fee.
12. Is there any place on the map where swords are illegal, magic is outlawed or any other notable hassles from Johnny Law?
No--Shokiyu's laws are fair and just. That said, some rulers try to pass laws like this, but they are quickly overthrown, as every Shokiyan has the right to bear arms and use magic responsibly.
13. Which way to the nearest tavern?
Usually not far from the town square--if you don't find a minstrel in the square, check the tavern/inn
14. What monsters are terrorizing the countryside sufficiently that if I kill them I will become famous?
Every once in a while a rogue dragon or demon will appear, and these often fetch nice rewards.
15. Are there any wars brewing I could go fight?
No--Shokiyu is at peace in this regard.
16. How about gladiatorial arenas complete with hard-won glory and fabulous cash prizes?
Taraka is famous for its arenas, theaters, and casinos--it's not called "the glittering rainbow city" for nothing!
17. Are there any secret societies with sinister agendas I could join and/or fight?
The most infamous of these would be the Red Crows and the Blue Wolves--the Red Crows focus more on stealing and pillaging, while the Blue Wolves focus on kidnapping and assassinations. They maintain a fierce rivalry, and woe be the ones caught in the crossfire when they clash.
18. What is there to eat around here?
Chicken. beef, turkey, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and sweet treats are all common Wild game and other exotic meats are considered treats.
19. Any legendary lost treasures I could be looking for?
The elves and the fairies pride themselves on magical artifacts, and many of them are hidden, waiting for some lucky adventurer to find them.
20. Where is the nearest dragon or other monster with Type H treasure? Dragons do not typically harm people, but there are rogues with massive treasure hordes. Demons also tend to have nice loot too.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Lafisavia
The winter celebration on Shokiyu (and the equivalent to Christmas) is known as Lafisavia (or Lavisavia in some regions), which is an elven word meaning "The night of love and light". It tends to begin on the night of the first full moon of winter (which means it falls towards the end of December in 2012), and lasts for a week.
In addition to gift giving, people build snow statues of Meikon (with the best ones getting a prize), minstrels perform, and people give to those in need, among some of the festivities.
A favorite tale among the people is the legend of Lafisavia--the story goes that a young elven soldier (although the character's race and profession differs in many regions) is on his way home after being victorious in battle, and gets lost in the woods. When he cried to Meikon for help, he saw that the moon was unusually bright, and was able to find his way home in the moonlight. When he finally returned, his family was so happy to see him, the town shot off fireworks to welcome him, and his family showered him with gifts--creating the first Lafisavia.
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