conversations.from: system
conversations.value: "The Champion passed through the land of Feria, leaving a tide of heroism in her wake, her trials completed. But as she traveled on the road to Niko, the hem of her radiant red cloak fluttered across the face of a boy who stood by to catch a glimpse of her glory. Touched by the Gods in that exultant moment, the passing of one Champion gave rise to another."
  
  
  *****
  
  
  The woman known only as The Champion has changed the face of Feria forever. Her deeds have already become legend, despite the fact that she still lives. In the wake of her tumultuous passing, the people of Feria are slowly resuming their normal lives. Little do they know that the age of heroism has not quite passed them by just yet.
  
  Mere weeks after The Champion left their lands, life had returned to some semblance of normalcy. Appearances are sometimes deceiving, however, as all was not well in the heavens. One night the moon was pulled from her cycle. Where she should have shined full, she instead disappeared from the sky entirely. After several days without a return, the people grew restless. There was much talk by scholars and priests, but ultimately their talk was followed by inaction. Concerned by the disappearance of their sister, the Gods themselves finally gave over to action.
  
  Each deity selected a mortal to represent them in the search for Vara, the Silver Goddess; The Moon. Their scions declared, each was told to meet the others at a remote village far to the west: Salaea, home to the Temple of the Sun.
  
  
  *****
  
  
  **The Setting:**
  Feria is a mythical land based on the lore of bronze-age Greece. While the setting is Greek-like, mythology is alive and well in Feria, and the Gods have an active hand in shaping the world. Creatures of myth and legend exist in the dark places of the world, and demigods mingle with the populace--unknown to many, and possibly even to themselves.
  
  Although Feria is based on bronze-age Greece, there is one notable difference from its Earthly counterpart: Feria contains some measure of technology (Think steampunk meets ancient time). Ixion is the king of the Gods, but he is not the God of Thunder, he is the God of the Forge. Born lame, he's overcome his deficiency by forging bronze legs for himself, powered by his indomitable will. Technology is hardly limited to Ixion himself, however. His priests are notable for utilizing items Godly in nature. Others may be gifted items as well, to suit the Bronze God's desires. *Note:* This 'technology' is far from advanced. The world still exists in the Bronze Age, therefore, there are no guns, cars, etc. Most of these items are simply extensions of things that already exist. For example, *The Champion was given a gift from Ixion. It was a shield that folded in upon itself to fit alongside her sword on her hip. When needed, she could press a mechanism on the side which extended the shield to its full size.* This stuff is meant to flavor the world, not break it. 
  
  *****
  
  **The Pantheon:**
  
  As the game progresses, I will open a doc or a wiki keeping track of locations, people, creatures, and deities. However, at the start of the game, I've only decided on three Gods to name and empower explicitly. The rest are up to the collective whim of the players and the narrator to create collaboratively as we go along. Please be as creative as you'd like!
  
  Current Gods:
  
  **Ixion:** God of the Forge. He's the King of the Gods, having imprisoned his father, the God of Thunder, ages ago in the very cell he himself built to contain the monstrous Titans. A clever bit of work on Ixion's part, as he'll tell anybody who will listen. The Bronze God's ingenuity is legendary, and he can create anything he desires on his heavenly forge.
  
  **Vara:** Goddess of the Moon. The Silver Goddess is also the patron Goddess of hunters, and she is recognized far and wide as having the greatest skill with the bow of anyone, mortal or otherwise. She is the younger sister of Ixion. Vara recently disappeared, and a group of mortals have been dispatched to find her.
  
  **Helianos:** God of the Sun. The Golden God is Vara's twin, and younger brother to Ixion. It was his motion to call forth the scions, so desperate is he in his search for his sister.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the Scion of War. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your martial prowess and endurance to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of War:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are the Scion of Wisdom. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your reason and intellect to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of Wisdom:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the Scion of Water. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your intuition and caretaking nature to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of Water:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are the Scion of Love. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your selflessness and tenacity to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of Love:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether it comes because of training or heritage, you are exceptionally strong. 
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've been gifted with an understanding of what ails the body and how to fix it. 
conversations.prefix: Healer's hands:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have been blessed with a quick wit and a sharp mind. 
conversations.prefix: Clever:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Moon Goddess has disappeared. The Gods have chosen you to find her.
conversations.prefix: Find the Moon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your creativity knows no bounds! Your skill in the arts is rivaled only by your ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems.
conversations.prefix: Creative:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are lacking in physical strength and stamina. Injuries come easily and fade slowly.
conversations.prefix: Frail:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes it seems you've lost half your brain somewhere. You struggle to keep up with your more cunning companions.
conversations.prefix: Slow:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's hard to believe in a cause when you can't even believe in yourself. You're not sure they Gods made the right choice in sending you on this quest.
conversations.prefix: Self-doubt:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Yes, you were chosen by your God to find the Moon. You've never felt particularly close to that God however, and struggle to find a connection to them. You often feel as though they've abandoned you in your journey.
conversations.prefix: Forsaken:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pride goes before a fall. You are excessively prideful of your skills, abilities, or perhaps heritage.
conversations.prefix: Hubris:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are wise, because you alone know that you know nothing.
conversations.prefix: Wise:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have an innate sense of what is right and what is wrong. You choose to uphold the right, no matter the outcome.
conversations.prefix: Just:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are fleet of foot and decisive, never one to rest when there's work to do.
conversations.prefix: Quick:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You often find yourself torn between choices. They may both be worthy options, but sometimes straddling the wall simply results in a sore backside.
conversations.prefix: Indecisive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Conquering the sky is a worthy goal. Only take care that your wings do not melt as you near the sun. Your ambitions sometimes get the better of you.
conversations.prefix: Ambitious:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Despite your best efforts, fate seems to have it out for you. You may have been born under foreboding stars, or perhaps an ill prophecy has foretold your struggles. 
conversations.prefix: Scorn of the Oracle:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've always been more closely connected to things beyond the mortal realm than most people are.
conversations.prefix: Mystical:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Gods have come to you and tasked you with a glorious purpose! Surely there is fame to be gained in all of this.
conversations.prefix: Seek Glory:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Either through your own heroic actions or those of your ancestors, you have a legacy of wonderful deeds. Prove that you have earned the right to be called a hero.
conversations.prefix: Maintain Your Legacy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've always felt that you were destined for greatness. To reach your full potential, you strive for excellence in all you do.
conversations.prefix: Pursue Excellence:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whispers have tugged at your mind that you are not like everyone else. You yearn to know whose blood flows in your veins.
conversations.prefix: Uncover Your Heritage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This quest was thrust upon you. No one deserves to be plucked from their life and forced into a lengthy journey, regardless of who is doing the plucking. You wish only to return to life as you knew it.
conversations.prefix: Run From Fate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the Scion of Fates. You have been chosen by your dieties to contribute your foresight and patience to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of Fates:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are the Scion of The Forge. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your passion and inventiveness to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of The Forge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A sleepy village in western Feria, home to the Temple of the Sun. Salaea is populated mostly by priests and priestesses of Helianos.
conversations.prefix: Salaea:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Located just outside of Salaea, the Temple of the Sun is the Golden God's most venerated place of worship in all of Feria.
conversations.prefix: Temple of the Sun:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In order to fulfill this monumental task, your journey must begin like any other: one foot in front of the other. Your path must eventually lead you westward, to Salaea.
conversations.prefix: Begin Your Journey:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The first leg of your journey has begun. You and Enthos must travel the long road across all of Feria from Amaranthine Lake in the east to Salaea in the west.
conversations.prefix: Begin Your Journey (Aisa):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The first leg of your journey takes you from your home in Calida Forest on Feria's northern border to Salaea in the west.
conversations.prefix: Begin Your Journey (Kysmene):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The first leg of your journey requires you to travel from Pageus along Feria's southern coast to Salaea in the west.
conversations.prefix: Begin Your Journey (Lysandros):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ixion's calling requires you to travel from the rolling hills of Kyressos, in central Feria, to Salaea in the west.
conversations.prefix: Begin Your Journey (Tyros):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You do not need to travel to begin your quest. Waiting for your fate to arrive, however, can be quite difficult for a young boy.
conversations.prefix: Begin Your Journey (Helios):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been instructed by Helianos to await the arrival of your future companions. What he didn't say was how long you must wait, or what you'd do to pass the time.
conversations.prefix: Wait:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This mystical weapon was crafted for Tyros by Ixion himself as a gift for defeating the Apricot Sisters who were terrorizing the village of Demotiri. The sword molds itself to Tyros' will, becoming either a sword, a dagger, or a spear to suit his needs. When not being actively wielded, the blade folds in upon itself, retreating into the hilt. Should anyone but Tyros attempt to use it, they will hold only a useless piece of metal.
conversations.prefix: The Forged Sword:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Originally brought to Feria from the Mhathair tribes to the northeast, he won his freedom thanks to skill with the bow. Despite being freed, he chose to remain and hunt in the forests outside Epidamnus. Enthos now accompanies Aisa, the Scion of The Fates.
conversations.prefix: Enthos the Hunter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The God of the Sun will entertain three questions. He'd like at least one of these to come from Helios.
conversations.prefix: Helianos:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ixion has placed an automaton to guard the gate to Antares. You must solve its riddles to gain entrance. *(Send the narrator a PM with your answer before posting.)*
conversations.prefix: Automaton's Riddles:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The way is perilous. You must be strong to reach the top.
conversations.prefix: Mount Antares:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The only (known) daughter of Harpalion, God of trees and forests, Eurycleia is known throughout Feria as being a remarkably skilled huntress.
conversations.prefix: Eurycleia:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A son of Nysa, the Goddess of victory. Helianos hinted that Xanthos was romantically interested in Vara, but had been rejected by the Silver Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Xanthos:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The abode of the Gods! Few mortals have ever set foot upon Antares' golden streets, nor cast their gaze upon her lofty towers!
conversations.prefix: Antares:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Few mortals have ever stepped through Antares' gates. You're not about to waste this opportunity to explore! Peek into the lives of the Gods and Goddesses, find Ambrosia to drink, or just cause a ruckus! The worst they could do is kick you out, right?
conversations.prefix: Explore! (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the Scion of Light. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your courage and optimism to the search for the Moon Goddess.
conversations.prefix: Scion of Light:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have been given a task by the Gods themselves! You will see it through to the end, no matter what threatens to hold you back.
conversations.prefix: Determined:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. It seems only yesterday you left your mother's embrace.
conversations.prefix: Young:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Moon Goddess has disappeared. The Gods have chosen you to find her.
conversations.prefix: Find the Moon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were tasked by the gods to not only accompany Helios, but to guard him and keep him safe.  He is your charge.   
conversations.prefix: Protect Helios:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the Scion of Shadow. You have been chosen by your deity to contribute your insight and determination to the search for the Moon Goddess
conversations.prefix: Scion of Shadow:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are tough in both mind and body.
conversations.prefix: Resilient:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your experiences and current circumstances have left you smoldering with a simmering anger that has yet to settle.
conversations.prefix: Bitter:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is nothing left for you from your old life. You seek a new beginning.
conversations.prefix: Leave Your Life Behind:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You understand the wilderness and how to survive in it.  
conversations.prefix: Survivalist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your skills with a bow are exceptional. 
conversations.prefix: Skilled: