conversations.from: system
conversations.value: You may have heard of Babylon. The great city is credited with many inventions that molded the world into what it is today. But what you have never heard of is what proved to be their greatest contribution to our world as we know it. One priest was charged with the task to make one decision that would shape the whole course of history for the next 3000 years.
  
  Babylon's knowledge and power was greater than we could have ever guessed. In fact, there existed a council tasked with the role of shaping the future of mankind. This council spent their days gazing into the Fates and poring over charts and numbers to make sure mankind was on a course for peace and abundance.
  
  And that is why it was troubling when one day Ishme Imar-Dagan gazed into the fates and saw the destruction of mankind. The destruction was not what bothered him the most - for all things must come to an end - but the way in which it came about. In 3000 years mankind would be destroyed by its own greed and ignorance and lust for power. One by one the greatest kingdoms would be destroyed in greater battles than the world had ever known along with all of their knowledge and arts and precious treasures of history until the world was left in ruins.
  
  Amar-Dagan hurried to the council and showed them his findings - at which they were incredibly dismayed. They had pulled the fates before - here and there for minor incidents in time - but they had never worked a fate so serious as this. Human greed was a difficult foe to battle - after all, how do you stop a free will bent on its own destruction?
  
  An emergency meeting was held and it was decided, with grave caution, that the only solution was to consult the Vessel of Marduk. The vessel is what many today would know as a sort of a Schrödinger's Box.  What it contained was a single Quantum Being. The being exists as a paradox. It is made up of all of the possibilities of everything that could possibly happen. Each possibility exists in its own separate dimension, and the Being exists in all of these dimensions at once. Now, when a small event happens and all of the other possibilities of what could have happened are now moot, the dimensions that the other possibilities existed in turn to Nothing. For example, you have the choice to continue reading this or to stop. Currently both of those possibilities exist - however when you choose to keep reading, everything that would have happened as an effect of you halting your reading is no longer a possibility. So it happens that when a sentient being makes a decision the fates are solidified into a single dimension and they rest turn to Nothing. Our world (our "dimension") is the summation of all of the possibilities that ever happened. 
  
  What the council did not know was that there are some possibilities that are so inter-weaved with the fates of every sentient being in our world that when a decision is made it rips the very fabric of our dimension in two - creating a parallel dimension exactly opposite the possibility in our world.
  
  So on that fateful day the Council consulted the Vessel of Marduk and the possibilities were laid out to them as this: In order to waylay the destruction of the world the council would need to put up great barriers of magic, dividing the world into kingdoms that would no longer be able to have any contact with anything outside their kingdom (and in fact would in time forget that anything beyond their kingdom ever existed). 
  
  The council was in an uproar. No one had ever intervened in the fate of mankind to such an extent as this. No one was even sure what would happen if such drastic measures were taken. They deliberated for months. They consulted the wisest men and women in the city. They studied their charts and gazed deeper into the fates than they had ever done before. 
  
  Finally it was decided that nothing else could be done - the barriers had to be raised. As a precaution, the barriers would have an expiration date: In 3000 years the barriers would come down and mankind would have a chance to start over and prove themselves worthy of once more running their own fates.
  
  By now you may have figured out why our world has never had these barriers. At the decision of the council, our world was forever split from the world of the barriers. At this very moment, in a parallel world to ours, the barriers are coming down. For the first time in 3000 years the mighty kingdoms formed in ancient times will be meeting and a new age of discovery and enlightenment will begin for them. 
  
  Will mankind prove themselves worthy of running the world they live in or will human greed and corruption once again spoil the beauty that is our world?
  
  ....
  
  Your journey starts on the continent of Africa. Due to its abundant natural resources, Africa has advanced to a land of bustling metropolises. When the barriers came down Africa was one of the first homelands to begin exploration. You will be joining one of the first ever expeditions across the high seas.
  
  ****Gameplay Notes****
  I'm looking for a diverse cast of around 8-10 players, so hopefully there will be moves daily with 2-3 challenges accomplished (or failed!) per week. Game is semi-casual on the rules - some playing for other characters allowed when necessary as long as it's ok with the other player. I like to sculpt the game around the players so you'll have ample opportunity to decide what direction the game takes. I'd like well-written and well thought out characters, feel free to be creative and make your own cards! Don't worry, the moves won't be as long and complicated as the background info ;)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This figure used to guard the bones of the most celebrated Mbede leader of all time. Whether you believe in its supernatural ability as a guardian or not - it's a priceless artifact and belongs in Africa.
  **Reliquary Figure (Congo)**— This sculpture would have been placed on top of a hollowed-out tree trunk that contained the bones of ancestors. Such two-part relic containers made by the Mbede people are rare. 
conversations.prefix: Bring Back the Relic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A very old artifact indeed - this navigator was made before the barriers were put up and can navigate anywhere on the earth.
conversations.prefix: Astrolabe:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everything you need to fix and tinker
conversations.prefix: Toolbox:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Use this doll to make your enemy writhe in pain
conversations.prefix: Voodoo Doll:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It seems everywhere you go you cause trouble Gabriel... this time Bamidel is making sure you make up for it.
conversations.prefix: Pay Back Bamidel:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The dragon eye is said to be a source of a great power. I wonder where the other one is. And how to use it...
conversations.prefix: Dragon's Eye:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whaaaa... it's a cat... with a gun... did uhhm.. did I just hear it say something??
conversations.prefix: Cat Gun:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You may call upon the Tarot to answer a single question about the future
conversations.prefix: Tarot:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perfect weapon for the no-nonsense type. Yep, this should get the job done.
conversations.prefix: Gun.:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Allow you to breath underwater 
conversations.prefix: Underwater Lungs:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Call upon the ancient wisdom of the dead to answer one question
conversations.prefix: Ouji Board:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not really sure what this does. But look at all those cool buttons!
conversations.prefix: Glove With Buttons:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sends out a high-voltage electric current.
conversations.prefix: The Electrocutioner:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In a bind? Use this jar of fog to cover your getaway from prying eyes.
conversations.prefix: Jar of Fog:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a former life this skull was someone with great knowledge. Some of that knowledge can still be accessed through this machine.
conversations.prefix: The Wise Skull:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: For when you need a little liquid courage - and trust me, you'll need all the courage you can get. Plus a few extra vials in the secret compartment may be useful if you need to poison your enemies...
conversations.prefix: Travel Bar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: So you're the indecisive type... who says you have to change? By air or by sea? How about both? If you get tired of riding the waves, this ship is also equipped to sail the skies.
conversations.prefix: Air Ship:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Release the curse in the direction of your enemy to make them your zombie servant for 24 hours
conversations.prefix: Zombie Curse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't always need to aim to kill - this gun shoots out tranquilizers. One shot for a man, two for a beast. They'll be out like a light. Can be used as a dagger during close range combat as well.
conversations.prefix: The Sleeper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Call upon this talisman to release an evil creature on your enemy
conversations.prefix: Talisman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This device holds a lot of knowledge, and can also be loaded with more knowledge. Scan objects around you to learn their use and facts about them that may be hidden to the naked eye
conversations.prefix: Knowledge Storage Device:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pick any one of these horrible illnesses to impart on an enemy
conversations.prefix: Book of Curses:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gear up - it's gonna be a wild ride.
conversations.prefix: Bamidel's Outpost:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everything looks unfamiliar to you. So many treasures!
conversations.prefix: Marketplace:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes it's not the destination that matters - but the journey.
conversations.prefix: Sea Voyage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's so peaceful here. At least it seems that way....
conversations.prefix: Temple Grounds:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have made it to Asia. Void of any common enemy, the separate states of China never united after the barrier was raised. Each state has its strengths - whatever you are looking for you will find here. Technologies of note are: superior weaponry, architecture, maths and sciences, medicines, and communications. Culture varies widely depending on region, from war-hungry political states to pacifist artists to great scientists and mathematicians.
conversations.prefix: The Asia Homeland:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: She's the best medicinal herbalist. Ever.
conversations.prefix: Dr. Xiu Ya:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They cannot rest until they are avenged.
conversations.prefix: Ghostly Girls:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: They run the underground, but they don't like to get their hands dirty - perhaps you could be convinced to do their dirty work?
conversations.prefix: Pretty Outlaws:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You only care about two things: Money and Power - and you will do anything to get them
conversations.prefix: Conqueror:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a cyborg, but that's ok. You may not have feelings but you have other cool things like bionic limbs.
conversations.prefix: Cyborg:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You fix things, you build things, you destroy things to rebuild things. Mechanics, technology, construction - you can put together anything you set your mind to.
conversations.prefix: Master Tinkerer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Archaeology and sociology and all of the -ologys: you are a master of them all. You seek knowledge, and view adventure as an unfortunate side-effect you have to deal with in your search.
conversations.prefix: Scholar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're looking to get out of here any way you can. No one knows why - and you like to keep it that way.
conversations.prefix: The Evader:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not quite sure why you're here. In fact... you're not quite sure of anything. You can do a little bit of everything, but none of it very well. This trip should be... interesting.
conversations.prefix: The Loon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are extensively trained in medicine. As for the witch part... well for the right price you may be convinced to call upon the ancient powers...
conversations.prefix: Witch Doctor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Studly. Beautiful. Charming. Hunky. Enticing. Whatever word you choose, you are one goodlookin' person.
conversations.prefix: Attractive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are strong. Like, incredibly strong. Maybe too strong for your own good... nahhhh.
conversations.prefix: Physical Prowess:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Book-smart as well as clever.
conversations.prefix: Smarts:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Is it deadly? You know all about it.
conversations.prefix: Weapons Guru:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mentally decayed. Insane. Crazy. Mad. Psychotic. But only sometimes...
conversations.prefix: Deranged:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance. Boastful, pompous.
conversations.prefix: Egotistical:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a second face on the back of your head. You can usually hide it with your hair, but sometimes it just has a mind of its own.
conversations.prefix: Face on Back of Head:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't help but fall in love with nearly everyone you meet.
conversations.prefix: Fools Love:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can never look on the bright side. The glass isn't half empty - it's all the way empty.
conversations.prefix: Pessimist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some people can do everything right yet the fates are against them.
conversations.prefix: Unlucky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're always sick. You never know when it will strike.
conversations.prefix: Weak Immune System:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What you want is simple: conquer every civilization you meet
conversations.prefix: Divide and Conquer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a dark master and your duty is to make his will manifest
conversations.prefix: Do the Dark One's Will:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make everyone you meet fall in love with you - only to dash their dreams against the hardest stone known to man
conversations.prefix: Don Juan:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You seek to make your fortune in these new lands. You are always on the lookout for ideas for business and innovative people to go in to business with - or perhaps to exploit for the benefit of business.
conversations.prefix: Entreprenuer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've had some indiscretions in your past. Perhaps you can start a new life in this new world.
conversations.prefix: Escape a Sordid Past:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gather all of the world's knowledge and become the greatest scholar in the world.
conversations.prefix: Megamind:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A fervent servant of the voodoo religion, you seek to spread your gospel through the world - there's no room for non-believers in this world. You have souls to save!
conversations.prefix: Spread the Gospel:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This tent is equipped with all the essentials for a good night's rest. At the pull of a string it sets itself up and, when you're done, folds down to wallet-size.
conversations.prefix: Insta-tent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You never know what you'll encounter while journeying beneath the waves, but in this ship you need not have fear of anyone or anything getting in your way.
conversations.prefix: Sea Scout:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Please only play your "bring back the relic" cards on this challenge. Get the relic back to the ship safely!
conversations.prefix: Bring Back the Relic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This ornate oil lamp seems to hide something deep within... wonder what it could be....
conversations.prefix: Oil Lamp:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: At first glance it doesn't look like much, but simply touch this to your target and it will cut through any material whatsoever
conversations.prefix: Mayan Dagger:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sent by the mysterious group who controls The Eye, they are here to take you prisoner.
conversations.prefix: Terracotta Soldiers:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are secrets to be learned here
conversations.prefix: Yue-Jing's Tea House:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can make a weapon out of anything! Or, if need be, a key or a restraint or a shield... you're just crafty
conversations.prefix: Macgyver-er:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes money is power. Use it wisely.
conversations.prefix: Gold Coins:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: For when you need a little liquid courage - and trust me, you'll need all the courage you can get. Plus a few extra vials in the secret compartment may be useful if you need to poison your enemies...
conversations.prefix: Travel Bar (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everything you need to fix and tinker
conversations.prefix: Toolbox (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes money is power. Use it wisely.
conversations.prefix: Gold Coins (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not really sure what this does. But look at all those cool buttons!
conversations.prefix: Glove With Buttons (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perfect weapon for the no-nonsense type. Yep, this should get the job done.
conversations.prefix: Gun. (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whaaaa... it's a cat... with a gun... did uhhm.. did I just hear it say something??
conversations.prefix: Cat Gun (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This device holds a lot of knowledge, and can also be loaded with more knowledge. Scan objects around you to learn their use and facts about them that may be hidden to the naked eye
conversations.prefix: Knowledge Storage Device (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't always need to aim to kill - this gun shoots out tranquilizers. One shot for a man, two for a beast. They'll be out like a light. Can be used as a dagger during close range combat as well.
conversations.prefix: The Sleeper (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This tent is equipped with all the essentials for a good night's rest. At the pull of a string it sets itself up and, when you're done, folds down to wallet-size.
conversations.prefix: Insta-tent (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This flying machine has everything you need to comfortably carry a crew for a few months, lovingly cuddled under a giant balloon of flammable gas. What could go wrong?    
conversations.prefix: Dirigible:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It may be a little cramped, but it will reliably get you where you need to go while still revealing all the treasures of the sea!
conversations.prefix: Sea Scout:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It may be a little cramped, but it will reliably get you where you need to go while still revealing all the treasures (and dangers too, I suppose) of the sea!
conversations.prefix: Sea Scout:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: With powers like hers, you don't want to get on her bad side
conversations.prefix: Zuri Voodoo Queen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: With powers like hers, you don't want to get on her bad side
conversations.prefix: Zuri Voodoo Queen (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: With powers like hers, you don't want to get on her bad side
conversations.prefix: Zuri Voodoo Queen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: With powers like hers, you don't want to get on her bad side
conversations.prefix: Zuri Voodoo Queen (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hopefully you've had some training in bullfighting... this Minotaur is willing to fight to the death for his queen.
conversations.prefix: Minotaur:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rougarou is a shape-shifter. When called upon he takes the shape of a wolf - and devours everything in his path
conversations.prefix: Rougarou:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The undead have come to tear you to pieces. Without live nerve endings they are surprisingly resilient and persistent...
conversations.prefix: Zombie Horde:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Set a single illness of your choice on your enemy 
conversations.prefix: Book of Curses:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Release a thick fog to block a your enemy's vision if you need to make a quick getaway
conversations.prefix: Bottle of Fog:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This place is more fortress than ship...
conversations.prefix: The Floating Fortress:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If you want to take down the floating fortress, first you have to get in.
conversations.prefix: Scale the Walls:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: To get to the loot undiscovered, you'll need to go through the drains. This could be quite tricky considering it's like a labyrinth down there -not to mention it's slippery.
conversations.prefix: Navigate the Drains:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a place this big, the only way you'll find your loot is by getting someone to lead you to it.
conversations.prefix: Question the Locals:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This island of bandits must be doing pretty well for themselves to be able to afford a place like this.
conversations.prefix: Governor's Mansion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some might call him eccentric, but he would tell you that he simply likes nice things. It's no wonder he founded a city full of criminals - this lifestyle takes a lot of money to keep up.
conversations.prefix: The Governor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: These princesses get what they want when they want it. Their doting father thinks the world of them - and they know it.
conversations.prefix: The Twins:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You gain the power and strength of those that you eat. You're no longer entirely human, and the compulsion to devour ever more man-flesh is insatiable.
conversations.prefix: Wendigo:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I will literally eat you alive.
conversations.prefix: Powerful Hunger:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There has to be some way to stop this. One that includes living post-cure.
conversations.prefix: Break the Curse:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some people can do everything right yet the fates are against them.
conversations.prefix: Unlucky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lost cities, lost artifacts, tombs of ancient knowledge ... its all there to be found and protected. In a museum!
conversations.prefix: Uncover Lost Knowledge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Being a master of sleight of hand and simple parlor tricks cost you years of practice. Being a master of illusion spells, however, cost you quite a bit more.
  
  
  Your hand. It cost you your left hand.
conversations.prefix: Street Magician:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Look over there! It's Godzilla! 
  
  Nah, just kidding. But seriously; I just stole your watch.
conversations.prefix: Master of misdirection:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tying your shoes has always been a pain. That's why the good lord invented velcro.
conversations.prefix: Missing a Hand:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: New places to go means new people to entertain and/or steal from.
conversations.prefix: New Friends!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Classically trained in magic and blended with technology. From programing spells to throwing around fireballs. Studied all subjects from algorithms to cryptozoology.
conversations.prefix: Technomage:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You sometimes look before you leap or speak before you think.    
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Empowered by the spirits of your ancients, you possess the strength and durability of ancient warriors.
conversations.prefix: Tribal Champion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're quite sure of your role and position - maybe a bit too sure sometimes.
conversations.prefix: Proud:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The sins of your past haunt you. But you are prepared to pay, in deeds and thought.
conversations.prefix: Atonement:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your thoughts are more towards logic and less towards emotion
conversations.prefix: Cold:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adio like to provoke people who think they are in control. 
conversations.prefix: Poke the bear:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pain ist just an expression of life, and you are able to endure it! You were made to live, to endure and find a way back to the light, whether it be physical stress or emotional.
conversations.prefix: Living means pain:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've always been able to talk and trick your way out of most situations. Unfortunately, this is not one of them.
conversations.prefix: Inexperience:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes the search for lost knowledge leads you to a library, or a lost tomb ... sometimes to the doorstep of a crime boss! That's why you have to think on your feet! It's all part of the job.
conversations.prefix: You call *this* archaeology?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adio is a powerful mage. He should be feared.
conversations.prefix: Do not take me for some conjuror of cheap tricks!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Waiting? Things take a long time? No, way, there has to be an easier way, a faster way!
conversations.prefix: impatient:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Adio loves a good fight.
conversations.prefix: Loves to Fight: