conversations.from: system
conversations.value: A few unlikely individuals from Earth, in the summer of 2016, will find their way across dangerous Void, and be swept up into a magical adventure on the world of Mercia.  
  
  Mercia is a medieval fantasy world - but different from what most would call the norm.  The gods hold powerful sway over their people, and religion is a force that cannot be ignored.  Technology in some places is replaced with the magical science of Artifice, and in others, Magic reigns at the hands of Runespeakers - masters of Word Magic.  Strange races are about as well - The short lived but violently powerful Harvon, the noble Wolfen, the feral but agile Catfolk, and the excitable Reechi (Intelligent flying squirrels a la Watership Down or Redwall) share space with many different cultures of humans, along with Elves, Goblins and Dwarves.  
  
  The Elves of this setting are not your normal fey - they're more like the Sidhe of the faerie court than traditional D&D Elves, and the Goblins are not monsters or sword-fodder - they are mercenaries who hire out to the highest bidder, or bandits at worst.  The Dwarves are the chosen of the goddess of the Earth, formed from her pooled blood, when she suffered a grave injury long ago, and can channel her power with innate gifts that let them master the Earthblood.
  
  And then there are the Dragons.  Dragons are the source of magic - but they are titanic forces of physical might and magical destruction.  Only three dragons in the history of Mercia have ever been slain - and those were in the Age of Legends.  The common man of the current era is far less than the heroes of that age.  Dragons have not been seen in Known Mercia for over three thousand years - but now the forces of Hserin are moving, and the Dragons stir in their slumber.  The bearers of the Black Rings - powerful evil sorcerers - are their generals.  
  
  War is coming between the Hserinyar and their dragon lords, and the rest of the civilized races of Mercia.  Can you weather the coming storm?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your character has the innate talent to cast magic via manipulating magical words.  He or she might not have this manifest while on Earth - but once on Mercia, it will be a powerful tool.  You might not even know you possess this trait.
conversations.prefix: Word Mage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are somehow linked to a Dreamer on Mercia - but everyone else thinks you're a schizophrenic while you're on Earth.  Being a Dreamer is an interesting advantage and limitation all in one. (To be revealed in play)
conversations.prefix: Dreamer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This nature is rare - and combines the benefits and detriments of both a Word Mage (also know as a Runespeaker) and a Dreamer.   You will be in grave danger... 
conversations.prefix: Dreamer/Word Mage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've done a bit of everything, and can easily figure out how to do what you haven't done.  You're easily up to the challenge of doing something new.  You aren't a master at any of the skills you've learned, however.
conversations.prefix: Jack of All Trades:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You used to be in one of the branches of the Armed forces - and now you're out.  You might be injured, whole, or suffering from PTSD.  Either way, you have the skills to survive - and thrive - in battle.
conversations.prefix: Ex Military:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a civilian!  You might be a businessman or a social worker, a laywer or a bicycle courier.  Either way, you probably have at least one very good skill you can bring to bear to survive being thrust into a new world.
conversations.prefix: Skilled Civilian:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You live outside the bounds of law and order, and have the skills to take what you want and avoid being caught.  Its not always nice - but neither is the world.  You're a survivor, and no stranger to violence.  
conversations.prefix: Criminal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've lived in the wilds long enough to know how to survive with minimal equipment and preparation.  You can hunt and trap, and follow tracks and you're an expert at survival.  
conversations.prefix: Woodsman / Survivalist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are possessed of a strong will, able to throw off charms and compulsions, hypnotism and peer pressure.  You can resist torture and interrogation well too.
conversations.prefix: Strong Will:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are in way over your head, and in many cases don't know how to cope with the strange situations you have been forced to endure.  You're trying to deal - but its hard.
conversations.prefix: In over your head!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The strange world of Mercia, you've found, is closer to your heart (for whatever reason) than Earth ever was.  Even if you could go home, you wouldn't.  Since Mercia is now your home, you'll fight to protect it.  
conversations.prefix: Find a New Home:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Void is a place that is between worlds, cold and dark - but beings within the Void shine with a luminescent light.  You are never alone in the Void - for that is where THEY live...  In the Weak and the Wounded.
conversations.prefix: The Void:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This cute fluffy bunny has a strange, fluting horn about an inch and a half long on its forehead.  It uses it to dig roots.  Where the heck did it come from?
conversations.prefix: Strange Bunny:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Void is a starless place of cold and blackness - a place between the worlds that holds the many millions of evil spirits many call demons.  Not a safe place to be at the best of times...
conversations.prefix: The Void:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have all appeared in a forested valley, on a world with three moons.  The valley is lush and green (and blue) - but does its beautiful appearance hide dangers?
conversations.prefix: The Strange Valley:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Enders Hollow is a village of about 600 - 700 people, and the home of Aiden, your erstwhile guide.  It has dozens of outlying farms, and many shops as well as a few churches and an inn.  
conversations.prefix: Enders Hollow:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Who needs a modern kitchen when nature provides all the utilities?
conversations.prefix: Forest Gourmet:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Zac's easygoing nature and low tendency to worry could be a good thing. But the lack of social and general experience meant he could let bad things escalate. Like many teenagers, Zac procrastinated. 
conversations.prefix: Slow to action:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You get along well with creatures of the furry, feathery, and scaly variety. You can usually understand what they try to communicate through their own systems of body language, and enjoy their company as much as they enjoy yours.
conversations.prefix: Good with Animals:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tact has never been your strong suit. You find yourself offending others when you don't mean to, and are often frustrated by other people's inability to just say what they mean.
conversations.prefix: Blunt:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've spent your life learning and exploring Earth. Now, a whole new realm of possibilities has opened up, and you want to see it all.
conversations.prefix: Wanderlust:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just get people. It's easy for you to tell when someone is upset, even if they try to hide it. Discerning other people's motivations is one of your core strengths. You can easily sympathize with another's pain.
conversations.prefix: Empathetic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your experiences in life have led you to carry an extreme amount of self-doubt and social anxiety. Everyone you meet is against you until proven otherwise, and no one is going to listen to you so why bother?
conversations.prefix: Timid:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've never fit in on Earth. Not for a single second. You were tolerated, at best. Now that you're literally in a whole new world, maybe that can change? You want to try.
conversations.prefix: Find a Family:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Even in fantasy worlds, people are going to need patching up, right? Maybe *especially* in fantasy worlds.
conversations.prefix: Medic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You haven't spent all these years in the medical profession without learning how to stay calm under pressure.
conversations.prefix: Cool Head:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're used to being the expert in your field and having people listen to you. Maybe not so good at listening to other people...
conversations.prefix: My Way or the Wrong Way:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A whole new world, full of new possibilities. Hell, there's even magic here! Who's to say there isn't a cure for the incurable, too?
conversations.prefix: Beat the Disease:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were rich before, you can become it again. Honestly in a world where trade is much less complex you have the feeling that this won't be a problem at all.
conversations.prefix: Get rich:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: For the past few years you've been living the good life. Fancy suits, fast cars, beautiful women, you name it. You might not want to admit it but life is a lot less pleasant without luxury. 
conversations.prefix: Pampered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Back on earth you could sell anything to anyone, charming them in the process. Different world same principle.
conversations.prefix: Silver tongue :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your resilience is that ineffable quality that allows you to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure overcome you and drain youe resolve, you find a way to rise from the ashes.
conversations.prefix: Resilient :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’re naturally inquisitive, and it gets you into all kinds of trouble.    
conversations.prefix: Curious:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You mingle with people easily and quickly build new relationships. 
conversations.prefix: Socialble:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nothing holds your attention for long, you flutter from one project to another. 
conversations.prefix: Flighty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've always been a free spirit but you want something more. 
conversations.prefix: Find a Purpose:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: For once in your life, the things people have told you are just in your head are real. No way are you giving up this chance for... for what you're not really sure. But something.
conversations.prefix: Vindication:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You look after those around you and won't abandon anyone to an unsafe situation. 
conversations.prefix: Protective: