Fantasy Cadavers

[Mera]

Very interested! I have some questions though ^^

1. How much personality can we give our OCs? I have my gorl here who I've been trying to get into a good, active RP and this seems very promising, but she's hyper! I wouldn't mind being just a human in the RP if this allows me to go off with her personality, but is there any way Cadavers' have some personality? I know they do given the wips examples you provided, but I was concerned with how short the personality brackets are compared to backstory! ;; so I just wanted to know ^^

2. Vis are elemental, so does this include electricity?

3. Not a question just saying GOOD JOB on this. I'm sure writing all of this was a huge work and it came out really interesting!! ^^

 

[Elenion Aura]

Very interested! I have some questions though ^^

1. How much personality can we give our OCs? I have my gorl here who I've been trying to get into a good, active RP and this seems very promising, but she's hyper! I wouldn't mind being just a human in the RP if this allows me to go off with her personality, but is there any way Cadavers' have some personality? I know they do given the wips examples you provided, but I was concerned with how short the personality brackets are compared to backstory! ;; so I just wanted to know ^^

2. Vis are elemental, so does this include electricity?

3. Not a question just saying GOOD JOB on this. I'm sure writing all of this was a huge work and it came out really interesting!! ^^

Really happy to have your interest! I'll try to answer your questions below, but feel free to join us on discord and we can hash out some more of the finer details (no pressure if ya don't use it)

1. Cadavers can certainly have personality! The prevailing theory is that they're all soulless husks, but that's not always (nor is it necessarily) the case! The throughline of all Cadavers is that their emotions are suppressed compared to your average human, but they can still have personality traits or even human-like idiosynchrasies to them like any other human. But also, you're welcome to also create a human character if ya fancy that!

2. Vis is kind of a catch-all. It does include electricity, and a fair bit more!

3. THANK YOU! I'm happy to hear that you're interested : D

 

[VintageFiend]

@Melomania yes! Let me dig a template out

Cadaver Profile

Name:

Appearance:

Personality:

Affiliation:

Background:

Magus Type:

Abilities:

Soulbound Weapon:

Techniques:

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There are a few Character Sheets kicking around in the Discord if you’d like to take a look there!

Also feel free to fill out the CS and post it here/send it to me in a pm if you wanna discuss

Happy to have your interest

Hi! So I'm interested in joining! I saw that there is a code for this cs. Should I use the code or copy and paste?

 

[Elenion Aura]

Hi! So I'm interested in joining! I saw that there is a code for this cs. Should I use the code or copy and paste?

Hi!! I’m so happy that you’re interested!

It’s a bit odd but can you just post the CS in the interest check thread, here?

Then I’ll format it and post it in the CS

 

[VintageFiend]

Cadaver Profile

Name: Chidori

Appearance: Chidori stands at 5 feet and 4 inches, has tanned skin, and long platinum blonde hair that is kept down and bangs that fall just over her chestnut tinted eyes. She also has a tuft of hair that sticks up on the top of her head. She is always seen wearing her royal blue military uniform and carrying around her sword, shield, bow and quiver.

Personality: Before she became a Cadaver, she had a positive attitude and was full of energy. She always wanted to cheer people up. Now, she is, for the most part, emotionless, besides the fits of rage when angered, going against strong demons, or memories of her past are recovered.

Affiliation:

Background: Chidori grew up in Gozoren, and like all the other residents, went through military training the moment she was old enough to start. However, only a few hours after completing training, she was caught in a situation that would change her life forever.
She returned home with her parents after her completion ceremony when a demon attacked during the night. Chidori was in the middle of writing joyfully in a dairy she kept in her room when she heard an unforgivable and sinister noise coming from the family room, accompanied moments later by the screams of her mother, the painfilled groans of her father, and the sounds of furniture cracking and glassware scattering.
The young girl was suddenly filled with terror from what she was hearing as she crept down the hall. That terror only grew when she peered around the corner to see her father sprawled on the ground in front of her mother with something indistinguishable protruding from him. Before she could process what she had witnessed, the demon took the life from her mother in a gruesome way; her and her mother’s tear filled eyes met before the life completely drained out of her.
Chidori was paralyzed; dropping to her knees with her eyes glazed over with anger, sorrow, misbelief, and terror. Suddenly, everything went black, then a split second later a flash of light lit up what seemed to be a void of darkness submerged in fog that could only be seen by the random flashes of light. The flashes of light became less random as they were accompanied by a deep voice. It asked her over and over what she wanted, everytime she answered “My parents”. Finally, the last time it asked, she answered “Vengeance”. Not more than a second later, she was back in her home, her and the demon, who at this point noticed her presence. Except now, there were bolts of lightning sporadically shooting in every direction across the room and originating from Chidori’s body. With a roaring yell, she launched across the room and destroyed the demon with the unnatural powers she had just obtained. In the moment, she acted on instinct, but once the deed was done, her state of mind calmed along with the lightning, as if a switch had been flicked off. She fell to the ground, seemingly lifeless, and facing her dead mother. Within her finger tip’s reach was one of her mother’s small silver hoop earrings. She grabbed onto it before losing consciousness.
Months later, she woke up in an abandoned warehouse with no recollection of how she got there, or of any events prior to that moment. No memories of her childhood, parents, or Gozoren. Just a mission to get vengeance through hunting demons. And a mission to understand the sense of vengeance that runs so coarsely through her bones.

Magus Type: Magus - Vis

Power: Electricity

Soulbound Weapon: A small hoop earring on her right ear

Techniques: Swordsmanship, archery

 

[Nano]

is this still open? ^ ^

 

[Elenion Aura]

is this still open? ^ ^

Yes!!!

Also, VintageFiend she looks great!! I’ll add her to the CS thread

 

[VintageFiend]

Elenion Aura Where do I go to join in on the role playing?

 

[You Know Rebel]

Hey, I would like to join if there's room o: Elenion Aura

I have a rough idea of a cadaver researcher human whose ultimate goal is to improve the magic/rituals, something like "since someone could come up with the system, it's not unfathomable for someone else to improve it."

I hope that sounds fine...

Also for this part

Every human has an inherent level of ki (the devout call it "mana") which enables them to perform miscellaneous magic abilities without a ritual, though they'd need to be aware of it to tap into it.

What did you mean by miscellaneous magic abilities? Are we still talking elemental magic or...? ty

 

[Elenion Aura]

You Know Rebel

There’s totally room! Come aboard : D

I have a rough idea of a cadaver researcher human whose ultimate goal is to improve the magic/rituals, something like "since someone could come up with the system, it's not unfathomable for someone else to improve it."

This sounds cool!!! Looking forward to what you come with

What did you mean by miscellaneous magic abilities? Are we still talking elemental magic or...? ty

So the ‘miscellaneous magics’ that some?humans may possess are a little ~ nebulous ~

I’d say they’re more akin to your typical ‘witch’, or ‘occult’ magics. Fewer fireballs and more scrying, enchantments, divination, etc.

Humans with almost Magus-esque abilities, like elemental/darkness/light-based magics, are unilaterally weaker than their Cadaver counterparts.

Does that make sense?

 

[You Know Rebel]

You Know Rebel

There’s totally room! Come aboard : D



This sounds cool!!! Looking forward to what you come with



So the ‘miscellaneous magics’ that some?humans may possess are a little ~ nebulous ~

I’d say they’re more akin to your typical ‘witch’, or ‘occult’ magics. Fewer fireballs and more scrying, enchantments, divination, etc.

Humans with almost Magus-esque abilities, like elemental/darkness/light-based magics, are unilaterally weaker than their Cadaver counterparts.

Does that make sense?

Great! I just wanted to make sure, it sounds like humans aren't restricted to one element/magic like Cadavers either, but correct me if I'm wrong, it seems the rituals are like a contract to specialize. And does that also mean that magus rituals are strictly their elemental magic? Lux = light, nox = darkness, Vis = anything else?

 

[Elenion Aura]

Elenion Aura Where do I go to join in on the role playing?

Sorry!!! There's a link to discord in OOC. Fantasy - Cadavers - OOC

IC thread on RPN isn't up yet, but it will be soon!

 

[VintageFiend]

Sorry!!! There's a link to discord in OOC. Fantasy - Cadavers - OOC

IC thread on RPN isn't up yet, but it will be soon!

Okay, thanks!

 

[Elenion Aura]

Bump!

 

[Lioness075]

Jumeau, L.

• General
• Appearance
• Personality & Relationship
• Background
• Skills

• Full Name
  Luness Jumeau
  
  Nicknames
  Jumebug, Mayfly
  
  Gender
  Female
  
  Affiliation
  N/A
  
  
• 
  
  Hair
  Luness lost her hair due to chemotherapy and got a bright blue wig to conceal the lack of hair. Her hair was originally a bright blonde color. Her brother dyed his own the same color to show his support and to try and be there for his sister.
  
  Eyes
  Luness has stark blue eyes, essentially a sky blue color. They stand out against her fair skin and would be the first thing someone would have noticed about her had she not acquired a wig with a similar hue.
  
  Height
  5’5"
  
  Figure
  Luness is lean and rather skinny after her hospitalization.
  
• Personality
  Luness is, in general, an extroverted and optimistic kind of person. She cares deeply for others and will always put others before herself, even in dangerous situations. She is more than willing to put herself in harm’s way for someone who means something to her. She loves to reach out to everyone, no matter who they or what they look like. She is rarely intimidated by anyone, as she is very open-minded and willing to accept just about anyone for who they are.
  
  Luness’ sense of humor is strong with sarcasm so she’ll often tease someone without any intent of hurting their feelings. Though, sarcasm can often do that unintentionally. Luness also has a tendency to be a bit of a prankster, which she has even more fun with since Luness became her companion and the two grew inseparable. Lastly, Luness is a bit of a flirt. And by a bit, I mean a lot. She’ll flirt with either gender, but secretly only likes other women. It is hardly noticeable though since she does not want to be held back by commitment of an actual relationship. She has had plenty of crushes over the years, but always dismisses them as nothing more than feelings that are merely temporary.
  
  Cadaver Personality
  Luness' emotions were not strongly muted after the Ritual. Perhaps they were too strong before to be as muted as most experience, but she could be mistaken for a human if one did not look too closely at her.
  
  Relationship
  Luness' twin brother, Manjano, became a Cadaver with her. The twins are inseparable and would die to protect one another.
  
• 
  History
  Growing up in Gozoren, Luness experienced life to the fullest, running around and exploring the great outdoors, even just a city sidewalk, as a child. As she grew, her fascination shifted to books and movies, her curiosity about the world around her never truly sated. She excelled in her studies and Luness excitedly looked forward to studying potential cures for cancer. The day she got her acceptance letter for a prestigious medical school, she also ended up in the hospital with her cancer diagnosis. It was a painful irony and she spent most of her time of misery and pain clinging to her twin brother as a lifeline. Their parents were rich and rarely present in their lives, only supporting them with money and the bare minimum of anything else. While their parents covered the hospital expenses, Luness was not getting any better despite the current medicinal advancements in Gozoren.
  
  As a last resort, her twin brother suggested they become Cadavers. Luness was adamantly opposed to the idea up until she felt like she was on her last legs. After the Ritual concluded for each of them, Luness found she could breathe with ease once more and was now kindling Lux powers she barely comprehended.
  
• 
  Magus Type
  Lux
  
  Power
  Luness can bend light to her will, she only needs to learn to master her newfound powers.
  
  Soulbound Weapon
  Charm necklace
  
  Techniques
  Healer: Luness does not fully comprehend her magical capabilities as of yet, but she passively heals herself and is learning to control the light from her palms to allow her to heal others as well.
  
  Blinding: Another beginner skill Luness has learned is how to shoot bright beams from her hands to blind an enemy. She has also accidentally caused a few fires from ill-aimed beams.
  
  Luness will learn more techniques in due time, but is fairly new to the Cadaver life.
  

 

[Monday]

I'm interested! And I happen to have some questions:

Are the ritual to become a cadaver and the ritual to gain a magus the same thing? Or do they need to be done separately?

I understand the light/dark theme, but what are the specific powers associated with Lux and Nox? Also, how broad is the spectrum of abilities granted by Vis? Since it encompasses everything from the four classical elements to blood and poison, could a character with a Vis magus conceivably gain power over any earthly substance?

What religions exist in this world? Are they particular to each country, or are there some widespread ones (like Christianity or Buddhism)? Do they have an accurate understanding of Angels and Demons? Are Angels considered deities? Do religious organizations actively fight demons, and would that mean a kind of warrior-priest character would be possible? How are cadavers regarded by various religions, and do they ever work for religious organizations? (If some of this lore isn't fleshed out yet, that's okay. I'd be happy to provide ideas.)

Anyway, this is a cool concept. I love how detailed it is already. Great job on the coding!

 

[Elenion Aura]

I'm interested! And I happen to have some questions:

Are the ritual to become a cadaver and the ritual to gain a magus the same thing? Or do they need to be done separately?

I understand the light/dark theme, but what are the specific powers associated with Lux and Nox? Also, how broad is the spectrum of abilities granted by Vis? Since it encompasses everything from the four classical elements to blood and poison, could a character with a Vis magus conceivably gain power over any earthly substance?

What religions exist in this world? Are they particular to each country, or are there some widespread ones (like Christianity or Buddhism)? Do they have an accurate understanding of Angels and Demons? Are Angels considered deities? Do religious organizations actively fight demons, and would that mean a kind of warrior-priest character would be possible? How are cadavers regarded by various religions, and do they ever work for religious organizations? (If some of this lore isn't fleshed out yet, that's okay. I'd be happy to provide ideas.)

Anyway, this is a cool concept. I love how detailed it is already. Great job on the coding!

Suuuper excited to have your interest, thank you!!

These are also GREAT QUESTIONS. I'll try to answer 'em as best I can, but bear with me as I consult with Mr. Loremaster

1. Yes, the Ritual is the same thing. To become a Cadaver is to complete a Ritual, the type of Ritual informs which Magus Type the Cadaver will obtain upon successful completion of said Ritual. So, basically, a human will go ahead and perform, say, the Ritual of Magus Nox. If they succeed, they're no longer a human. They're a Cadaver who wields the Nox Magus, if that makes sense?

2. The answer to this is a bit ~ nebulous ~ to be honest. To me, and I think to the Loremaster as well, the overarching idea of Nox and Lux is that they are essentially mirrors of each other (and mirrors of Vis, too, but three way mirrors does not make for a clear visual). SO while the essence of Lux is that it is 'Light', and 'Good', and 'Heavenly', and I'd argue the most obvious and arguably stereotypical power that a Magus Lux Cadaver would have would fall into this sort of archetype (your general light manipulation, healing, cleansing, etc.), there can be a Cadaver of Lux who, say, wields "Holy Fire", which might just be a reskinned version of a classic Vis - Fire Cadaver.

That was all a long-winded way of saying, I'm more concerned with whether or not a Lux Cadaver has the 'feel' that we commonly associate with Light, Good, Heaven, and that any ability is definitely negotiable. Let me know if that wasn't clear (basically, the powers of Lux, Nox, and Vis can overlap a bit, but they'll still feel different because of the Magus Type informing their presentation)

Conceivably, yes! Any ability is fair game to present (with the implicit understanding that it'll have to be approved, which it likely will unless it's suuuper game breaking)

3. The question of religion is a good one. So far we have, to my knowledge, a few religions that are percolating in the discord server. As far as real life analogs, I don't think there's any examples of religions that span country lines, but that doesn't mean it isn't an impossibility. I don't have definitive answers for the rest yet, but I think anything is possible. The world is wide and vast!

We're happy to have you aboard and we can totally flesh out the nuts and bolts of the world religions together!!

 

[Elenion Aura]

Monday

Further answers/clarification from Mr. Loremaster:

“Undergoing a Ritual makes you into a Cadaver, so yis they are the same. No specific powers. You just make 'em up. As long as the abilities follow a vaguely light or vaguely dark pattern. So like, hellfire for example is allowed bc it's dark fire lol.

Unlike Lux and Nox which are broad categories of all light or all dark magic, you can't just use all vis abilities because it's all earth. Vis powers are each independent contracts. As there's so many different elements i.e thunder, fire, wind etc.

———

There is no set widespread religion(s). Christianity (or an analog of it) wouldn't exist as there's technically no actual capital g God in this universe. I'd say it really varies from country to country what the population believes and how they regard Cadavers. Makes for some fun variety.

Some people probably pray to Angels, yeh. But others might worship Demons! Or Spirits! Cadavers might be exalted-- or reviled as outsiders.

And religious types do combat Demons. A warrior priest character is definitely a go!

Common folk aren't typically super aware of the truth behind Angels, Demons, Cadavers ect. They might think it's all phony mumbo jumbo. Largely because the governments in particular places work to cover up any supernatural happenings. And they can't typically see them the same as those who are tapped into their ki/mana, i.e halos, wings, tails, etc. might be invisible to the average Joe. Priests, spiritualists, people looking into the occult, those involved with the criminal underground, or government operatives and higher-ups are likely to have a better understanding than the common person.“

 

[Monday]

Suuuper excited to have your interest, thank you!!

These are also GREAT QUESTIONS. I'll try to answer 'em as best I can, but bear with me as I consult with Mr. Loremaster

1. Yes, the Ritual is the same thing. To become a Cadaver is to complete a Ritual, the type of Ritual informs which Magus Type the Cadaver will obtain upon successful completion of said Ritual. So, basically, a human will go ahead and perform, say, the Ritual of Magus Nox. If they succeed, they're no longer a human. They're a Cadaver who wields the Nox Magus, if that makes sense?

2. The answer to this is a bit ~ nebulous ~ to be honest. To me, and I think to the Loremaster as well, the overarching idea of Nox and Lux is that they are essentially mirrors of each other (and mirrors of Vis, too, but three way mirrors does not make for a clear visual). SO while the essence of Lux is that it is 'Light', and 'Good', and 'Heavenly', and I'd argue the most obvious and arguably stereotypical power that a Magus Lux Cadaver would have would fall into this sort of archetype (your general light manipulation, healing, cleansing, etc.), there can be a Cadaver of Lux who, say, wields "Holy Fire", which might just be a reskinned version of a classic Vis - Fire Cadaver.

That was all a long-winded way of saying, I'm more concerned with whether or not a Lux Cadaver has the 'feel' that we commonly associate with Light, Good, Heaven, and that any ability is definitely negotiable. Let me know if that wasn't clear (basically, the powers of Lux, Nox, and Vis can overlap a bit, but they'll still feel different because of the Magus Type informing their presentation)

Conceivably, yes! Any ability is fair game to present (with the implicit understanding that it'll have to be approved, which it likely will unless it's suuuper game breaking)

3. The question of religion is a good one. So far we have, to my knowledge, a few religions that are percolating in the discord server. As far as real life analogs, I don't think there's any examples of religions that span country lines, but that doesn't mean it isn't an impossibility. I don't have definitive answers for the rest yet, but I think anything is possible. The world is wide and vast!

We're happy to have you aboard and we can totally flesh out the nuts and bolts of the world religions together!!

Alright, cool! I think that pretty much answers my questions. While I was reading your post, I managed to come up with some more.

Are there any objects with inherent demon-deterring abilities, like holy water or garlic for vampires and iron for the fey folk? If there are, I bet ordinary people would want to keep them around, and maybe there would be a black market of sorts. Are there non-combat ways of keeping demons away from a person or area, like the aforementioned objects, a magical barrier, or some sort of talisman?

Are cadavers always affiliated with organizations and/or governments, or are there some "freelance" cadavers running around? Do cadavers abide by any sort of law or code when hunting demons? Are they paid or compensated for this work in some way? To what extent can they participate in normal society (i.e. are they shunned as a general rule or will some people be cordial, will most businesses serve them, can they go anywhere if they pretend to be human, etc.)?

Also, I came up with some Lux and Nox power examples that you can critique just to be sure we're on the same page.

Nox:

Shadow Manipulation- The ability to animate and control shadows. I consider this a stereotypical Nox power.

Don't have a name for it, but a dark spin on plant manipulation. The power tends to corrupt whatever plants it controls, and "upgrades" them with carnivorous or invasive tendencies, poison, etc. May leave lingering effects on the environment.

Demon fire- The Nox reskin of standard Vis fire. Appears black, blue, purple, or some other suitably eerie color, and maybe gives off searing cold instead of heat, while dealing the same amount of damage as Holy Fire.

Lux:

A Lux spin on standard earth manipulation could create/ summon glowing crystals.

A water variant might imbue the water with inherent healing, therapeutic or cleansing properties.

Force fields- because this seems to fit the healer/ light mage archetype.

I'll leave it at that; I don't want to overwhelm you! Thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions.

 

[Monday]

Monday

Further answers/clarification from Mr. Loremaster:

“Undergoing a Ritual makes you into a Cadaver, so yis they are the same. No specific powers. You just make 'em up. As long as the abilities follow a vaguely light or vaguely dark pattern. So like, hellfire for example is allowed bc it's dark fire lol.

Unlike Lux and Nox which are broad categories of all light or all dark magic, you can't just use all vis abilities because it's all earth. Vis powers are each independent contracts. As there's so many different elements i.e thunder, fire, wind etc.

———

There is no set widespread religion(s). Christianity (or an analog of it) wouldn't exist as there's technically no actual capital g God in this universe. I'd say it really varies from country to country what the population believes and how they regard Cadavers. Makes for some fun variety.

Some people probably pray to Angels, yeh. But others might worship Demons! Or Spirits! Cadavers might be exalted-- or reviled as outsiders.

And religious types do combat Demons. A warrior priest character is definitely a go!

Common folk aren't typically super aware of the truth behind Angels, Demons, Cadavers ect. They might think it's all phony mumbo jumbo. Largely because the governments in particular places work to cover up any supernatural happenings. And they can't typically see them the same as those who are tapped into their ki/mana, i.e halos, wings, tails, etc. might be invisible to the average Joe. Priests, spiritualists, people looking into the occult, those involved with the criminal underground, or government operatives and higher-ups are likely to have a better understanding than the common person.“

Alright, that makes sense. This means Lux and Nox powers could be even broader than the examples I listed in my last post.

Concerning religions, I'm sensing it's possible we might encounter human enemies in the form of a psycho demon-cult... At any rate, I might have some ideas for religions based on the general "flavor" of the existing countries. I'll post them in the OOC later.

If average Joes aren't very aware of the supernatural and governments work to hide it, that means ordinary people wouldn't have "demon repellants", supposing they exist, but my black market idea might still be possible in the criminal underground. Good to know.

Thanks for the info! I'll be working on a character as I have the time. Probably a warrior priest, but we'll see.

 

[pprojj]

Hello! A newcomer to RPN, but very interested in being a part of a group role play. I adore how fleshed and intricate the universe you have built is.

I was wondering what is the level of technological advancement in this universe?

 

[Elenion Aura]

Hello! A newcomer to RPN, but very interested in being a part of a group role play. I adore how fleshed and intricate the universe you have built is.

I was wondering what is the level of technological advancement in this universe?

Hello! Happy to have your interest and WELCOME TO RPN!!!

The level of tech varies based on the locality. For example, a country like Gozoren has an almost modern-to-slightly futuristic tech level, whereas a country like Eskary is decidedly less advanced. Crossing borders from one country to the next can almost feel like walking through time!

 

[pprojj]

Oh awesome! Well I am definitely interested, was thinking of playing a very zealot like cadaver-hunter, not necessarily magic inclined. I might need help figuring out how to style my posts with images and everything, or are you okay with just plain text? Below is a sample of my writing style. Just getting back into the game after a whole decade, so hoping to improve rapidly, haha.

Night had fully settled, and the biting wind forced Leon to find shelter.. He had perched himself in a crevasse of shattered asphalt from a derelict road that switch-backed up a small hill, overlooking the hospital to to the east, and remnants of an abandoned or should-be-abandoned commercial district to the south. He was still. He had never gotten used to the stillness of a mostly cyborg body at rest. If he truly focused, he could vaguely sense the gentle pneumatic pumping of (old) blood in his legs, the gentle whirring of microscopic machinery behind his left eye. He was doing better than he had recently, but this job needed to go right if he expected a blood change anytime soon.

He checked his equipment. The usual: ropes of high tension fiber equipment and various end attachements, identification chip implants for his hand and eye that he could rewrite as needed, a fast-setting forge to replicate keys for physical locks, a high caliber photon laser- primarily for welding open anything but the thickest of metal barriers, but he had rigged the safety off so it could fire at any time, a nasty and painful burn in close quarters. And his new toy for the operation: a high caliber rifle, only possible to operate with cyborg arms, otherwise the kick could shatter your shoulder in a second. More interestingly, the long barrel was odd, misplaced: it looked more like a blunderbuss than anything. Further up, where he would have loaded the cartridge, there was instead an open groove connected to a small computer, it's interface a solar powered LED screen.

Leon paid good money for this rig. Instead of normal bullets, he fed essentially a conductive "gunpowder" through the terminal, which would be good for 6-7 rounds, depending. Then, he fed what was essentially several oversized lumps of metal, an alloy consisting primarily tungsten, into the groove. They would be super heated to over 6000F, just under tungsten's melting point. Assisted by the computer, it would fire in rounds of three, intentionally spread slightly. The end effect was to hopefully put a softball sized hole in the front of the skull, but- and this was critical- cauterizing the wound.

Traditional projectile weaponry did the job, but especially for head shots, there was a severe loss of blood. The body will do everything in it's power to pump blood to the brain, and every drop was precious life essence in this brave new world. With this weapon, if Leon could recover the body without too much heat, the only blood lost would be the amount in the flesh he displaced from the slugs fired. The difference could well be in the hundred of thousands- but who could put a price on life? The only problem was that if he missed the head, the cauterizing effect did a poor job at killing the hit, and he was told even a headshot resulted in the victim stumbling around for a half minute in erratic, most likely confusing agony. One perfect shot is all he would get.

He whirred his implanted eye to the right, checked the time in his VisOS. Shift change.

 

[Elenion Aura]

If ppl prefer I can just make a v simple posting template (I'll try to include instructions / will be happy to help anyone out til they're comfortable using it)!

And yeah your posts look great!!

 

[pprojj]

Okay! Like I said I'm interested, thank you for your patience, is there a standardized template I should fill out or just build one on my own?