Fantasy T.D.G | F.A.Qs

The Regal Rper · Jun 30, 2018

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F.A.Qs

The Basics

This thread was designed with the purpose to summarize most of the Lore up in a succinct manner. It will not cover everything in detail like Lore will. In fact by reading through this, you can skip, half of the stuff in Lore and read more about stuff that will be relevant to creating a character.

To get a basic understanding of the universe you only need to read the first 15 questions. The rest are there for future purposes in case you have something specific you want an answer to.

General Information

Welcome to Sigma.

1.What is Sigma?
Sigma is an alternate version of Earth and the name of the planet your characters will inhabit.

2.How many countries does Sigma have?
It has 5 nations each of which will be covered in brief detail on the Lore page. These 5 nations are:
- Rasporia
- Vale
- Vacuo
- Mistral
- Atlas
Each of these nations have a unique entity that exists, known as the Obelisk Academies. For every nation, there exists only one Academy. These Academies exist to protect each nation and the world, from Grimm and any other outside forces.

3.Who are the inhabitants of Sigma?
There are a total of 7 species, 6 of which are playable. Three main species and four subspecies in this world. These 3 main are:

Humans | Grimm | Faunus

Both Humans and Faunus have two subspecies.
Humans
- Elfs
- Giants
Faunik
- Chimera
- Mystic
Lore page goes into more detail on each of these species and their natural powers. Only Grimm are unplayable.

Species Questions
4. Any changes for humans?
Humans the most durable and fast healing of the human species in this universe. They have twice the durability and speed recovery that we do due to their connection to Aura, however given technology and the ability of other species it doesn't amount as much you think.

4.5What are Elfs?
Elfs are a subspecies of Humans. They have slightly different features in terms of ears (and occasionally) skin tone, due to their connection to Aura. They also tend to have heightened senses that exceeds their Human and Giant counterparts.

5.What are Giants?
Giants are a subspecies of Humans and aren't literally giants. Giants are just humans who have the natural power to alter their sizes ranging from 8ft - 12ft of their own free will. Altering one's size increases strength but not durability.

6.What are Faunus?
Faunus are a part of the Faunik species and are beings who are human in appearance but have one physical animal trait related to a real animal. Could be claws, fangs, tail, horns etc.

7.What are Chimera?
Chimera are a subspecies of Faunik. Chimera are a sort of hybrid in that what makes a Chimera a chimera is the ability for them to be able to shift into a more primal feral state of their Faunus or Mythic heritage. It's heavily advised you read the lore up on them as this is just a rough summary of what a Chimera is.

8.What are Mystics?
Mystics are a subspecies of Faunik and are beings who resemble humans in appearance yet share features or traits akin to mystical or magical beings. Examples of mystics are: Vampires, Lamia, Satyrs, Banshees, Fairy, Dullahan, Yokai like Oni and Kitsune, and more.

9.What are Grimm?
Grimm are demonic entities that either take humanoid forms or the forms of mythical creatures and seem to be attracted by negative energy / emotions. Not all mythical creatures are Grimm as Grimm tend to have monstrous appearances, but they are the sworn enemy of all the other species of this world and are the only ones players are not allowed to play.

9.5 Are the Faunik and Human race biologically compatible?
They can all bear children, regardless of species.

9.6 Do any of the species live longer than any of the others?
No. All species age at the same rate with the exclusion of Grimm. Doesn't matter if your character is a Kitsune, a Fairy, an Elf or whatever, they will age the exact same way as a human would. Same for Giants, Elfs, Faunus, and Chimera. They all age at the same rate so there's no such thing as a 400 year old something or other.

9.7 What specie can I play?
You can play anything except Grimm.

9.8 Hybrids?
Check the Races Tab and go to the Hybrids section on the Lore page for more information. If you still have questions, message me.
Nation Questions
10. What is Rasporia like?
Rasporia is the only nation that still runs like a kingdom, and is actually the catalyst to the Second Great War. It is was once ruled by King Juniper but after his disappearance, the throne was taken by an old rival of his by the name Septimus. The nation of Rasporia also has Paladins that serve the Crown, called Elite Knights. There are four of them in total and each one has a certain level of legislative / executive power that the Crown allows them to pass. The people of Rasporia are a, waggish sort, with certain parts of its settlements being independent of the kingdom due to its distance but still being under the crown's thumb. Rasporia is often known for being a place that welcomes the Faunik species, though the reasons as to why varies and some of those reasons haven't been known to be...for the ears of young.

11.What is Atlas like?
Atlas was once formerly known as Mantle, and is the most technologically advanced nation on all of Sigma. Its continent is Anima, and it is due to the Leagus, Schnee, & Bitwuan families that Atlas has gained so much wealth and prosperity. As a nation built on a frozen tundra, Atlas had to develop its technology stupidly fast in order for its people to survive. The plus side is out of all the nations it holds the fewest Grimm attacks. The nation combined its military with its government to form a military council regime and has a history of being strict in its expression laws, to avoid Grimm on its borders. It also has a history for showing an ugly side to Faunik, but over the centuries has learned to hide this side greatly, especially by gushing over the ones with power or influence, who descend from such folk.

12.What is Mistral like?
Mistral is the second largest nation on Sigma right after Vale & Vacuo. It is renown for its contribution to the arts, literature, music and...the black market. The nation of Mistral is ruled by a council much like the nation of Vale, the similarities end there however. Following Atlas' example a century back, Mistral slammed laws down that restricted the display of arts and freedom of expression on its outskirt settlements to prevent the possibility of attracting Grimm but kept such laws out of the way in the central hub of the capital and areas near it. Not caring much for those laws, people on the outskirts began expanding out of the capital's reach, taking on more illicit acts that the Academy within the nation found too much effort to keep track of on top of other pressing responsibilities and thus, Mistral's underground black markets were born. Harboring wanted criminals, Paladins that went rogue, mercenaries and assassins, even escapees from slavery, Mistral is a wonderful place if you stay in the better areas. But the divisions in its society are laid out very clearly if you pay attention.

13.What is Vale like?
Vale shares its borders with Vacuo, making it the largest nation on Sigma. It is ruled by a council that works closely with the Headmaster of its Obelisk Academy. The nation of Vale is known for being very welcoming to all species and races of all colors or forms, but some areas of Vale tend to not be the beautiful picture the nation does its best to portray itself to be. A nation full of natural defenses against Grimm, Vale is also known as a haven, but at the same time it is also known for having the most unique and dangerous assortment of Grimm across all the other kingdoms and tends to be very very cautious in sending Students out to handle missions. Regardless, if there's one thing clear about Vale, it is heavily dedicated to its people, and a nation with a history that makes it worthy of being wary of.

14.What is Vacuo like?
Vacuo is the anarchy nation. Formerly an oasis full of jungles, wild life, and flourishing flora, Vacuo is a shadow of its former self. Now more akin to a giant sandbox, a desert with settlements more than anything. The nation of Vacuo is ruled by a council, but if we're being honest, it is the Headmaster that keeps things under control and Licensed Paladins that keep the many gangs that inhabit Vacuo in line. Full of different assortments of gangs and tribes from all over the world, some of whom aim to out do Paladins in order to earn their own fame, others who don't really care and just want more territory for themselves Vacuo is very diverse with its culture. And is a place that ultimately doesn't care what or who you are, just as long as you don't cause trouble for everyone else and show you have the stuff to survive its tough and cruel conditions. Because if you can't, there's little chance you'll find anyone really willing to waste their time to help you out.

15. What is Menagerie?
Menagerie is an island with its own independence given to Faunus, Mystics, and Chimera as an apology for the way they were treated in the past. It is considered a safe haven to many, but to others it is like having someone spit in your face without warning at all. Menagerie may seem like a great place with friendly Faunus, Chimera, and Mystics but a section of this island is closed off due to the Grimm in its area. Licensed Paladins and sometimes Students are sent there to handle distress calls in teams or alone depending on the skill of the individual. In conclusion, Menagerie isn't bad, but its not great either.
Civil Rights Questions
16. How does the world treat Elfs and Giants?
Humans, Elfs, and Giants are a species that aren't really discriminated against. Especially not among themselves. Hated by some Mystics, Faunus, or Chimera, sure no doubt. But ultimately, Elfs and Giants have nothing to worry about in terms of racial discrimination and neither do humans. At least not within their own species.

17. You mentioned something about the Faunik species being mistreated?
'Mistreated' would be a misnomer. In the history of Faunus, Chimera, and Mythics they have been slaves, ridiculed for their appearances, and as a last resort hunted down and killed because of faux beliefs by the human species. The belief in the universe; is that, Faunik, Humans, and Grimm have always existed together and always been at odds. It is the belief that at some point, things went bad, really bad. Wars started, and Faunik ended up being on the losing end. The concept of Faunik being hunted, is often related to Grimm and not humanity. Despite the fact it has been historically proven that humans, giants, and elfs did indeed participate in these 'hunting' events.

18. So did the human species hunt Faunik or not?
They did. Humanity did actually hunt Faunik with the intent to exterminate them, due to a belief that Faunik were related to Grimm. However, despite this being historically proven, the human species has done quite a bit to erase the rather gruesome history of their past. These days, it is often believed the Grimm were the source of Faunik being hunted and the reason to blame for Humans 'occasionally' hunting Faunik out of confusion, when in fact there was no real confusion.

19. So what happened during the time period Faunik were hunted?
Faunik consist of Faunus, Chimera, and Mystics. These three species were originally hunted by Giants, before Humans, and later Elfs, joined the hunt of Faunik. While 'extermination' was the aim, the process was very slow and wasn't actually successful. It was just harmful. The intent behind it however was more malicious than anything else because it caused more problems for Faunik with Grimm, before it started negatively impacting humanity. During the time frame, degenerate slang began arising for the different members of Faunik as well.

19.5 So what are these degenerate terms associated to Faunus.
Faunus were referred to as "Furry", and still are today. It was initially used as a joking insult then over time became a real insult that was used after the hunting of Faunus was abolished. The term is still occasionally used today and is especially used to describe humans, elfs, or Giants who are attracted to any of the three species in a romantic / sexual way. Its a term a lot of Faunus, Chimera, and Mystics do not like.

19.6 What degenerate terms are used for Chimera?
Chimera had a diversity in the insult department. Most of the time they were just called "monsters", and that stuck for a while. Mutant however is the one that landed the most and is the one used the most these days. Its a term many Chimera find distasteful, crass, and rude and some are very willing to take up such titles for less than good reasons.

19.7 What degenerate terms are used for Mystics?
Metahuman is the term often used for Mystics these days. Oddly enough, its a way of calling a Mystic freakish and a way to call them anything but their race or species.

20. What is the relationship between Faunus, Mystics, and Chimera in terms with Humanity now?
The Faunik race and Human race, vary in their relationships. Nowadays, things have settled down quite a bit, especially since the Academies were made and not long after began forcing the insanity between the species to stop. Relationships between the races of Faunik and Human varies from place to place however.
Academy Questions

20.4 What is the TFS Program?
The TFS Program or the Task Force School Program, is a secretive program, designed to test non-users who are interested in becoming Paladin. Through a 4 yr training course, people of any species are given exercises to see if they develop their aura. Those that do develop their aura within the first year get extended training. Those that haven't developed their aura by the second year, are kicked out. Depending on skill, training can last up to two years, which is mandatory. These programs are the only process used to guarantee a person becomes a Sentry, let alone a Paladin.

20.5 What are Sentry?
Sentry are the students of the Obelisk Academies. They take a four year mandatory course where they take missions, that show them the ropes of what it means to be a Paladin. This involves fighting Grimm, for the first time on their own, along with a majority of other tasks and responsibilities.

20.6 What is the Guardian Exam?
The Guardian Exam is a life or death exam designed to show anyone who participates in it what it means to be a Paladin and what they will experience as Students / Sentries. Joining this exam is an automatic agreement that you understand what could happen to you if you join and that the Supervisors who participate in these exams are in no way responsible for the loss of lives that may or may not occur or any of the injuries an Aura User will or could receive during the exam.

20.7 Do all characters have to take the Guardian Exam?
It is mandatory and non-negotiable exam that all future Academy students must take before being considered as an applicant. Passing the Guardian Exam and any notes Supervisors made to increase your chances of entry to the Academy your character chooses to go to will secure them as being skilled Aura Users capable of handling themselves on the field or on any team.

21. What are the Obelisk Academies?
The Obelisk Academies are the successors of the Huntsmen Academies and have existed for one-hundred and three years. They are independent organizations that work with the government, and there is only one Academy in every nation. There is a single Headmaster, who is akin to a general, that governs a Academy and works with other nations / leaders to provide protection to the world.

22. Who are Paladins?
Paladins are skilled Licensed Aura Users. After graduating, a Paladin is free to do as they please so long as they are not committing crimes, they can hunt for treasure, travel anywhere they desire, and earn money by taking jobs issued by the Academy. Paladin can also act as operatives and have no need to align themselves with any entity unless they choose to.

23. What is so important about being a licensed Aura User?
Licensed Aura users have the power to go anywhere and do almost anything in the world. They are not tied down by the government like their predecessors, the Huntsmen, who were required to work for the nation and their nation only after graduation. A licensed Aura User however must follow specific rules that have been passed down since the creation of the Academies and tweaked since their reformation. Breaking these rules could result in punishment.

23.5 What about aura users who aren't licensed?
Unlicensed Aura Users are virtually ignored unless they cause trouble. The Academies and governments do not literally ignore Aura users who aren't licensed, they keep an eye on them. But if they aren't causing trouble or revealing secrets they shouldn't be, there's virtually no need to pay them mind. Much. And unlike Paladins who have a certain level of amnesty, Unlicensed Aura Users are free to be captured or hunted by other Paladins or Students of an Academy or if the normal law enforcement can handle it, captured.

23.6 How old does my character have to be to join the Obelisk Academy? Can they be as young as 12?
No. The Obelisk academies do not allow children regardless of how strong they may seem to join their line of work. Sentries and Paladins alike are risking their lives on the field, their work is no place for kids and a Headmaster will most likely never accept or allow people so young to join to participate in field work.

24. What is Aura?
Aura is the unique energy that is tied to a person's soul. Every living being has a soul tied with aura, no one is born with it active. It takes special training that the Obelisk Academies and Task Force School Program offer to only those who are interested in being Paladins. There are other ways to awaken one's Aura but the lore page will cover that in detail.

24.5 Are there different types of Aura? What can they do and how many types of Aura are there?
There are ten types of aura in total. Aura, allows you to gain abilities that exceed the natural abilities of your species or any other species. A person has full access to their Aura's abilities when they unlock their Qin. Qin, is what defines an Aura Type and each type was designed with the intent to provide players a variety of abilities across any platform or type, within limits.

25.Why is Aura so secretive?
The legend of the Great Division plays a factor into this. While just a legend, the story of the first apocalypse is a daunting one. One strong enough that it influenced leaders to allow only people who have the skill and capability to awaken their Aura a chance at gaining freedom, wealth and a certain degree of power in exchange for using their powers for some good. Because everyone is born with aura, the world keeps the concept of Aura under lock and key to the academies only.

Paladins, and students who attend Obelisk Academies, sign a contract to keep Aura a secret from the public before joining any Obelisk Academy. Failure to keep this contract, results in the loss of your life and the life of anyone who may be connected to you that may know. It is explicitly made clear that if you break this contract, you are own your own. This isn't a threat, it is an actual curse and not one the Academies carry out often but one that has proven to be real in the past.

26. What causes this supposed 'curse'? What if I go blabbing about Aura what happens then?
Divine intervention. Not joking, literal divine intervention.

27. Okay then, what else can you say about Aura?
Aura is best read in Lore. Too much to cover in just a few sentences.

27.4 Can my character have more than one Aura type?
Yes. Your character is allowed to have a Main Type and a Sub Type. Basically giving you two. Characters are not allowed to have Aura Types that repel each other so its recommended you look at the chart in the Relationship Between Aura Types section to ensure there are no mistakes.

27.5 What are these Qin Visions?
Qin visions are visions that occur exactly after the Seventh Gate of Aura is opened. These visions cause amnesia in what a person sees, but usually gives a person the instant understanding that they have unlocked their hidden powers. Visions do not grant a person the power to immediately understand the extent of their abilities, they only grant a user the power to understand they have unlocked their powers.

27.6 Can my character change their Aura Type if they are skilled enough?
No. It is impossible to do this even as a Master of Aura manipulation. You cannot in any shape or form, alter your aura into another type, even with your powers because your aura is attached to your soul. That is literally like manipulating your own soul and no one has the natural power to do that without one of the divine artifacts.

28. What is Ki then?
Ki is ambient unstable energy that no other species outside of the Mystic can physically utilize. Mystics absorb Ki into their bodies and use it for a special purpose, check out their race page to see what they can do and get some examples for a better clue.

Ki however can be manipulated through one's Aura and it is only highly skilled users of Aura that are able to do this as manipulating Ki, while somewhat similar to Aura, is very different in how it works and what it can be used to do.

29. What can manipulating Ki do?
Manipulating Ki, grants a user some added benefits within their Main Aura Type. Say your character has Fire Manipulation but could not control flames outside of their Qin, add Ki and now they can manipulate their flames, and natural flames as well. It basically diminishes weaknesses in exchange for new unexplored ones while expanding on your powers.
Paladin & Tech Questions
29. What can a Paladin's License do?
Paladin's are people who have graduated from the Obelisk Academy, they are not students but full-fledged licensed Aura Users. The Paladin License grants Paladins the ability to gain access to restricted areas or go on any land that most officers or military aren't allowed to go to. They can request audiences with important figures, use their licenses to withdraw money from personal saved funds that they are given and have money added to when taking missions. These licenses also put them at the top of any list for unique gear and equipment they have ordered.

Losing the Paladin License is akin to losing a bet involving money. You never get it back a second time.

30. What is the Sentry Licensey?
Sentries are given the Sentry License, a license that allows them to use any equipment or receive the necessary funds for equipment, weapons or gear they may need to go on missions the Academies provide.

31. How advanced is technology in this world?
Atlas is the most advanced nation of all the five kingdoms with Menagerie being the most basic island that tends to rely on other nations for its technological pursuits. Technology in this universe has advanced to the point that Androids, have been perfected and are capable of existence. Things like airships, hovering based skateboards, and security bot A.I.'s all exist here too.

A.Is have been perfected were perfected by Atlas, and they tend to utilize a military system that uses security drones along side its manpower. Drones tend to be used for particularly risky situations that are generally unknown and no Paladin, soldier or officer would foolishly step into without understanding what they're dealing with.

31.5 Can I play as an Android?
I don't see why you couldn't. Androids however lack the ability to use Aura, as they are not living beings with souls. They however, can utilize Ki like Grimm, which is somewhat similar to how Aura works. For more explanation there, just DM me. If you do make an Android place them under the Human Species and define their Race as Android.

32. What does Dust have to do with tech?
Dust, is the most prominent material used in all forms of industrialization. It was scarce in the past and mainly used by the Huntsmen Academies to fight Grimm, but nowadays in modern time it is incorporated in everything.

33. What is Dust?
Dust is a crystal energy propellant that has various types which can hold elemental properties and can be used to power different forms of machinery or mixed with metals to make metals far stronger than normal. It's because of Dust that Aura Users are able to even use weapons, because normal materials when infused with Aura tend to break down within a short period of time. Dust not only fixed that problem but allows for Aura Users to augment their weapons in tandem with their powers.

34. What is BioMech?
BioMech is a form of technology based on bionics. In the past only Huntsmen used them and it was only used for combat purposes, these days they are extremely pricey. Paladins can get them free of charge if they work with the government, others can get the prices cut down with their licenses.

BioMech's older models tend to be available to the military personal and officers who need them, the top of the line are generally reserved for Paladins or very important military figures/ leaders. The average civilian will have to be of particularly high status or important family members to just have one given away.
35. What is the Battle of Liberty?
A war fought at a long lost recorded time, estimated to be over a millennia or so ago.

36. What is the Great War?
The First Great War was a two vs two battle that lasted ten years and in relation to the present time period happened about one hundred and thirteen years ago. It was the war that altered the governmental system of the 4 nations that participated in it and led to the change in the Academies that make them what they are today. These four nations are: Vale and Vacuo vs Mistral and Atlas, Atlas at the time being known as its former capital, Mantle.

Prior to the Great War these four nations, were four kingdoms each run by a form of monarchy or nobility, but after the Great War ended its decade long battle, the rulers of each kingdom abdicated the throne after making the Academies a independent force that freely aligned itself with the new government.

37.What is the Faunik Rights War?
The Faunik Rights War or FRR, was a revolutionary war that led to the birth of the Freedom Fighters. It occurred ninety-seven years ago, three years after the Great War and lasted three years. The war started in rebellion with a coalition between groups of people from the human and faunik species being against the notion of slavery that certain nations were upholding. It escalated into a three year war, that only ended when the Academies intervened after dealing with other issues on their front.

Menagerie was given completely to the Faunik species as their own independent country, with promise from getting support from the Academies.

38. What is the Second Great War?
The Second Great War, was a war that occurred seventy-four years ago, and was a war that lasted five years. It was a one-vs-four war, with the recent nation, Menagerie staying neutral. This war was fought with Rasporia VS Vale, Vacuo, Mistral, and Atlas, with Rasporia managing to hold its own against four nations for four years in a war that should've ended in two given the odds against it. It is because of this war, that Rasporians have made up rumors going on about them that they are some sort of monster like nation, that develops super soldiers in their free time.
God Questions
39. What are these Divine Gifts, you mentioned in the interest thread?
The Divine Gifts, are covered in the Legend of the Great Division. I won't go over everything relating to them here as its unnecessary but they are powerful artifacts that were created and used by the gods a long long time ago.

40. What can these Divine Gifts do?
The Artifacts, as they are known in universe, are somewhat akin to the Infinity Stones, thought not completely. There are 9 of them in total and can be divided into two groups. Each group has a specific purpose that when all are used together, make you a literal god in every sense of the word. Would you be a strong god? Maybe. Would you be on par with the real gods? Most likely not.

41. What do the Fragments do?
The Fragments, or Chaos Emeralds as they are called sometimes in universe, are gem like divine artifacts. Again, I won't go over what they can do here, you'd have to read the Legend of the Great Division for that.

42. What are the Relics?
The Relics, are object like divine artifacts that the Academies personally protect. The Aviators are the only known beings who have the ability to sense these artifacts, for some odd reason.

43. Are Aviators gods?
No. They are mortals.

44. What are Grimm, in reality?
Grimm are demonic entities.

45. Who created Grimm? Was it the gods?
It was and it wasn't. I could tell you but that would be boring.Besides you'd have to be specific on which gods you are talking about.

46. If the gods can make such powerful artifacts why don't they just wipe out Grimm and end the insanity?
These gods have rules they don't break for specific reasons. Reasons you'll have to find out on your own.

47. Do the gods have something to do with Qin Vision?
Yes.

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