conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Disclaimer: This is a setting of my own creation. 
  
  To the West of the Human lands, leading up to the Taevasein Mountains (known as the Sky-Wall Mountains in the common tongue) are the cities of the Dwarves, those that call themselves the 'Svikin' (The Forged). 
  
  A people steeped in history, the 'Svikin' were expelled from the underground kingdom of their Gods nearly 2,000 years ago. Since then, the Svikin have tried to live in the manner of their ancestors. This caste system, which often seems highly arbitrary to outsiders, consists of three levels. 
  
  At the top, leading each city, are the caste known as the "Dirigents" (the closest word in Common would be 'Conductors'). Also known as the 'Gold Caste' these sorcerous or otherwise magically endowed Dwarves govern their cities communally, eschewing dealing with commerce or personal wealth in order to remove themselves from temptations which might hamper their ability to rule. This, some-would-say, myopic perception that magic is an innate ability means that many Dirigents have little time for the Wizards of other races, believing them to be interfering with the natural order of things. Most importantly, the Dirigents' study of Divination and their proclamations are the method by which each new-born child within their city is assigned to their caste. 
  
  Performing the will of the Dirigents, and sometimes referred to as the Silver Caste, are the Vahends (or 'instruments' in Common). The soldiers who are to protect their cities are  separated from their birth families as soon as a Dirigent confirms their fate. Spending the rest of their lives amongst their comrades and apart from the mass of civilians is seen as a way to ensure the soldiers are loyal to the body politic of their city as a whole. Famously, it was Dwarven armour-smiths who first conceived and produced full-plate armour, which has now spread both into the Human Kingdoms and even the Elven Republic. 
  
  Below both of these castes, and known as the 'Bronze Caste' are the majority of Dwarven/Svikin society. Ranging from wealthy merchants to the homeless poor, the 'Publik' have no political voice. Yet the peace and prosperity enjoyed under recent years has prevented any serious resistance to the continued rule of the Dirigents. 
  
  Living beyond the safety of the cities are a fourth group, known as the 'Brottin' (The 'Broken'). Refusing to live by the rule of the Dirigents, the Brottin are the families and descendants of exiles, condemned to roam the land as vagrants and poachers. 
  
  These lands offer a wide variety of opportunities for adventurers. There remains the threat of raids by Hob-goblin war-hosts from the Western Wastes. Despite the construction of the vast Kivikil (Stone-Shield) Wall, these creatures, in sufficient number, still pose a danger significant enough to merit the service of those souls sufficiently brave to range beyond the wall. 
  
  More lucrative perhaps, is the discovery and exploration of the underground pre-expulsion cities, many of which lie undisturbed beneath the Taevasein range. Not even tragedy of 'Parandlinn', the so-called "City of the Gods" which was inexplicably and dramatically reburied by the mountain under which it slept, trapping a huge contingent of Dirigents and their Vahend entourages underground, has been enough to deter treasure-seekers and lore-hunters from continuing to explore other sites, though the Dirigents now pay much closer attention to the intentions and actions of those foreigners involved. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Svikin City at the foot of the Taevasein mountains, and the place where our story shall begin.
conversations.prefix: Kerese:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is no sound more than pleasing to you than the clinking of coins and the no sensation more satisfying than the handshake to secure a deal. 
conversations.prefix: Merchant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not for you the hustle and bustle of a city, with its noise and stench. You find more satisfaction roaming the wild, open spaces. 
conversations.prefix: Outdoorsman:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whether a wizard trained in arcane lore, a sorcerer with power brimming in your veins, or a priest calling down the blessings or wrath of your deity, the magical arts are yours to command.    
conversations.prefix: Magus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether a soldier loyal to a cause, a gladiator loyal to his reputation, or a mercenary loyal solely to his next source of income, you resolve conflicts with your skill-at-arms or inspiring presence.
conversations.prefix: Warrior:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Delve into Svikin ruins, pore over the libraries of Biola, or exchange philosophies with the learned Elves of the Republic. Whatever your subject of interest, you are determined to never stop learning. 
conversations.prefix: Scholar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perhaps you travel purely out of bordeom, or to kill time before you inherit? Or perhaps your family seek for you to learn valuable lessons in leadership and diplomacy?
conversations.prefix: Member of the Nobility:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have considerably improved flexibility. 
conversations.prefix: Acrobatic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a silver tongue. 
conversations.prefix: Charismatic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’re good at spotting the value of items. 
conversations.prefix: Eye for a Bargain.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your faith gives you the strength to overcome life’s challenges. 
conversations.prefix: Pious. :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can make sense of the endless deals, arrangements, and feuds. 
conversations.prefix: Politically Aware. :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have always had a sense for reading both situations and people. 
conversations.prefix: Perceptive.:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Strange people, strange customs, strange lands. You do not belong here, and it shows. 
conversations.prefix: Fish Out of Water:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're always looking for the next dose of pleasure, whether its pleasure of the flesh, or the pipe, or the bottle. You can't resist the urge to indulge.
conversations.prefix: Hedonistic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Something happened to you, and now you live with the shame and the fear. It haunts your dreams, and drives your actions. There's always a risk that someone will find out. 
conversations.prefix: Burdened by Your Past. :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've never been a fighter. In fact, the very idea is enough to turn your stomach and cause you to sweat, seeking the quickest way out. 
conversations.prefix: Coward:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's no harm in seeking greater insight into a subject, but sometimes it can lead you into trouble. 
conversations.prefix: Curious. :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It doesn't take much to make you see red. Diplomacy is not your strong suit. 
conversations.prefix: Short-Tempered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can always have more. More money, more property, more jewels, more, more, more. 
conversations.prefix: Greedy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're a little too trusting. Easy prey for those seeking to deceive you. 
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a knack for making a strong first impression and for fitting in easily even amongst foreign peoples. 
conversations.prefix: Social Butterfly:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your schooling was extensive and expensive. You are in possession of a vast swathe of useful information. 
conversations.prefix: Well-Educated:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the conquering of it. 
conversations.prefix: Brave:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That single artefact, that translated text, that puzzle solved. You yearn to find the answer to one of the biggest questions in life. Maybe for the fame, maybe just for the satisfaction. 
conversations.prefix: The Discovery of a Lifetime.:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're tired of the mundane life. You're tired of the same faces, same places. You want to see the world. Where, how, doesn't really matter. You just know there's more out there. 
conversations.prefix: Have an Adventure.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're out to make a fortune. It might come in one roll of the dice, or a lifetime's hard work. Either way, you want to die wealthy. 
conversations.prefix: Strike it Rich!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whatever happens in your life, one thing is certain. People will remember you. 
conversations.prefix: Make a Name for Yourself :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Have a good time, get to know the locals, partake of wine and food. Tonight is a celebration. 
  
  
conversations.prefix: Enjoy the Festivities:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: **Mandatory Play!**
  
  Cheers! You've had a bit too much to drink, and now its clouding your mind, playing havoc with your stomach, and stealing control of your body. 
  
  These cards must be played to accompany your next attempts to complete a challenge until all the cards are used. 
  
  They can be used to complicate the playing of a strength card or to accentuate the playing of a weakness card.
conversations.prefix: Feeling the Ill Effects:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: **Mandatory Play** 
  
  Your head is pounding, there's pain behind your eyes, and thinking straight is proving difficult right now. 
  
  These cards must be played to accompany your next attempts to complete a challenge until all the cards are used.
  
  They can be used to complicate the playing of a strength card or to accentuate the playing of a weakness card.
conversations.prefix: Ain't that a kick in the head!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can seek justice with the Vahends, but your success depends on remembering the details.
conversations.prefix: Pursue Justice (Polvaern Only):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pinned under the rubble, this black robed figure is trapped and likely injured.
  
  *Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Dirigent (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Staggering, wounded, the Svikin is clearly not capable of looking after himself 
  
  *Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Drunk! (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Trapped by a falling building, his comrades are struggling to free him.
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Vahend (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Caught by the flames, this civilian is racing through the street, a harrowing sight
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Burning Man (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Clutching the body of a young child, this woman is at risk of being trampled in the chaos 
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome* 
conversations.prefix: Save The Old Woman (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tied in their stalls, the creatures are at risk of becoming trapped 
  
  *Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Horses (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Separated from his family, the child is wandering, lost 
  
  *Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Toddler (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Struck by debris, this woman lies unconscious
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Woman (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pinned to the wall by a beam, this young woman is barely clinging to life 
  
  *Neutral Outcome = Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Young Maiden (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You see a merchant desperately trying to save his merchandise, putting himself in the path of the fire.
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Merchant (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You hear his cries from inside his now burning and collapsed home 
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome*
conversations.prefix: Save the Old Man (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This city is clearly doomed, there is nothing you can do. The only route left to you is escape. 
conversations.prefix: Save Yourself (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Svikin collaboration and the use of horse-drawn water engines might be able to bring the fire under control, but they need help. 
  
  *A Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome* 
conversations.prefix: Fight the Fire (Optional) :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: All rescue efforts are being hampered by the clogged streets. The earthquake has brought down buildings which now lie strewn across the roads.
  
  *Neutral Outcome = A Weak Outcome* 
conversations.prefix: Clear the Rubble (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You four are now heroes of Kerese, thrust together due to your actions during the quake and the fire. Learning the names of your colleagues may prove useful. 
conversations.prefix: Get Acquainted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You weighed up all the options, you had no other choice. You made the right decision Why then do you feel this disquiet in your soul? Why does your conscience prick at you? 
conversations.prefix: YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: These magic pendents contain the essence of Fjorna, Lord of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. 
  
  The magic they possess is a rare gift. 
conversations.prefix: Flame of Fjorna:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A trusted blade, rescued from the fire and rubble of Kerese. 
conversations.prefix: Skadisdottir Sword:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A trusted bow, rescued from the fire and rubble of Kerese. 
conversations.prefix: Biolan Bow:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An essential compendium, rescued from the fire and rubble of Kerese. 
conversations.prefix: Trader's Records:
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're blowing like a leaf in the wind, and you're just looking for something to give you a sense of direction.
conversations.prefix: Find a Purpose:
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.value: Even in tough situations, be they social or combat, you do not back down. You stand your ground.
conversations.prefix: Strong-Willed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your skill and capability has been questioned for as long as you can remember. You do not take kindly to this questioning.
conversations.prefix: Sensitive about Honour:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I want to prove myself to all those who would doubt me and my ability. 
conversations.prefix: Prove myself:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your memory isn't just good, its precise. You once recalled the entirety of an epic poem for a recital after revising for only a single night. Go you.
conversations.prefix: Meticulous Memory:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: With their air of innocence and their big, trusting eyes, you have a soft spot for todays youth. Children should be allowed to have a childhood and you want to see them get the breaks they deserve in life.
conversations.prefix: Wont' somebody, please think of the children!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Even when emotionally compromised, the core of your physical being knows best, and your instincts will guide you through dire situations.
conversations.prefix: Body Over Mind:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a world filled with swords and sorcery, many often forget the power of a speech. With this one can instill the heart of a lion into a weasel, even turn a tyrannical dictator into a benevolent president. Words are power.
conversations.prefix: Orator:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't mean to be a hopeless antisocial, you just are. Your lacking affinities for interacting with people result in any number of faux pas, and in the end you just come off as, well, rude.
conversations.prefix: Socially Inept: