conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Everyone has their own original piece of magic, their “shadow” from the birth of the world. This comes in the form of a familiar that they can make visible at will. (Said familiar is always visible to them, and looks different for everyone.) For most people, their Shadow is quite weak, and so they can’t see it or make it visible. For others, their Shadow is strong enough that it manifests. Their Shadows are loyal to them, and will do what they say. By commanding the Shadow to do certain things, they can perform feats of magic.
  
  A gang of powerful Shade Thieves has emerged, and mages are disappearing left and right. They steal their power by killing the mages and burning the bodies. When someone dies, their shadow goes dormant in their body. However, if the body is burned, the shadow is released and goes into the nearest person. A call has gone out for some brave souls to pursue and capture these murderers. An airship crew will be assembled to track down the Shade Thieves and bring them to justice.
  
  This can really go any direction, but we’ll try to keep it SFW (swearing at a minimum, nothing terribly graphic). In your application, please include what animal your Shadow appears as (mythical is okay, but real would be better; ocelot, swan, bear, iguana, and shark are already taken in story).
  
  A quick note about Shadows: they are always visible in their shape to their "owner", what it means when they manifest is that they become visible to others. They're more like familiars than some nebulous power.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Engineer: You have great intuition and experience for working with machines, however new or old.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Quite Inventive
  
  Suggested Weakness: Timid
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ne’er-do-well: You are rascal, a scalawag, often behaving badly but for the greater good and with much skill.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Immeasurable Charm
  
  Suggested Weakness: Nefarious
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Royal: You pursue adventure not only for the thrills but for the glory. And the thrills.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Exchequer
  
  Suggested Weakness: Arrogant
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Expedition Leader: You’re an experienced hunter and expeditionary leader with military experience.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Worldwide Associates
  
  Suggested Weakness: Enemies
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Great Magician: Your reputation for magic is well earned—never admit what’s magic and what’s an illusion.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Magic Words
  
  Suggested Weakness: Questionable Moral Fiber
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: “Mad” Scientist: Your passion for pushing the bounds of science has led some to label you “mad.”
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Science!
  
  Suggested Weakness: Overeager
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gadgeteer: You’re a tinkerer and adventurer, better as using gadgets than building them.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Myriad Contraptions
  
  Suggested Weakness: Breakdown
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pilot: Your combination of intuition and experience makes you one of the world’s greatest pilots.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Steer Anything
  
  Suggested Weakness: Rakish
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Occultist: Your knowledge of ancient secrets and modern magic is formidable and even eerie.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Arcane Knowledge
  
  Suggested Weakness: Poor Health
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Detective: You have made the world’s mysteries your business—not just crimes.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Powers of Observation
  
  Suggested Weakness: Haunted
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Quite Inventive: You’re an inventor! Your ingenuity helps you patch engines and craft tools from junk.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Immeasurable Charm: Your suavity and savoir faire are highly convincing. You’re a pleasure to talk with.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Exchequer: You have considerable funds and social clout, which sometimes provides great confidence.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Worldwide Associates: Wherever you go, you know people and know how to organize and coordinate them.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Magic Words: You know a few rare and secret incantations with real power to conjure and enchant.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Science!: You see the world with a scientist’s reason and ingenuity. Nothing shocks you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Myriad Contraptions: You have a gadget for almost every occasion, no matter how dangerous or delicate.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Steer Anything: Horses, chariots, boats, automobiles, biplanes, airships—if it moves you can make it go.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arcane Knowledge: Knowledge is power and you teem with knowledge both practical and esoteric.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Powers of Observation: The world is an ever-developing record of its own activity. Nothing escapes your notice.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Timid: Despite your skills, you are wary and cautious of the larger world and its perils.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nefarious: Your reputation for trickery haunts you. You are slow to trust and be trusted.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arrogant: Your certainty and confidence sometimes go too far, getting you into trouble.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Enemies: Wherever you go, it seems you encounter old enemies or new betrayals.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Questionable Moral Fiber: Your various lusts sometimes get the better of you, causing you trouble.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Overeager: You sometimes look before you leap or speak before you think.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Breakdown: You’re too busy to check every little thing so sometimes your tools don’t work as they should.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rakish: You have a dangerous, disreputable demeanor that sometimes gets you into trouble.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Poor Health: Coughing fits, dizziness, and nausea sometimes undermine you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Haunted: You cannot escape your mistakes or your guilt, which can make you hesitant and halting.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Race to the Lost Plateau: Beat Lord Masters to the Lost Island’s fabled plateau and back to the Adventurer’s Club.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prove Your Mettle to Her Majesty: What good is fame and fortune without a nod from the Queen?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Prove Your Love to Your Sweetheart: Words aren’t enough. Your sweetheart deserves a one-of-a-kind rarity to show your love.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make the Astonishing The Envy of the Club: Maintain and improve the *Astonishing* until it is the envy of even your rivals.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Combine Magic and Science In One Machine: Find a new way to combine magic and science in a way that marvels your peers!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Restore the Heliographic Society to Glory: The ancient Heliographic Society can be a source of knowledge and discovery again!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Learn Your True Heritage: Do your veins contain Atlantean blood? Find out!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hunt Great Game: Bring back a bigger, better trophy for the club. Show them what’s really out there!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dream Bigger: Whatever you can imagine, the world can do you one better. Dream bigger! No, bigger still!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dispel Fear: Fear is what holds the World back from Progress. Do not tolerate Fear!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Discover Masters’ Motives: Why does Masters want you bested? Discover the truth.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Improve Your Gear: Make an improvement to your gear. How is it better?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Little Rebellion: Encourage someone to individual liberty and confidence.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bring Proof of the Tyrant King to the World: Capture—in the flesh or in a quality photo—proof of the size and ferocity of the Tyrant King.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Solve the Puzzle of the Atlanteans: What was the purpose of the Atlantean temple and outpost? Be the one to figure it out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Break Down the Old Thinking: Show someone that their tired preconceptions are out of date.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Persuade the Goblins to Join Your Crew: Lord Masters’ goblins are surprisingly adept aviators. They deserve a better life.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Show Your Stripes: Take great risks, not to prove yourself but to test yourself. What are you capable of?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Learn A New Language: Not only so you can learn new things, but so you can see things in a new way.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Obtain Ancient Treasure: Return to the Adventurer’s Club with a unique artifact for its museum.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Rare Atlantean Sunstone: This stores and emits sunlight in a glow or a ray, depending on how you hold it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ancient Atlantean Map: An ancient document verifying that the Lost Island was an Atlantean outpost.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Fantastic Heliotronic Engine Core: The scientific equivalent of an Atlantean sunstone that powers the *Astonishing*.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Elephant Gun: Double-barreled, heavy-duty, worn-in and scuffed.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Modest Heliotronic Raygun Pistol: Sunstone-powered, light-weight, shiny and new. Twist the dial to adjust solar-ray intensity.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Signet Ring of the Heliographic Society: A symbol of membership in the ancient, nearly defunct order. Complete with secret compartment.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Book of Spells: A pocket notebook containing notes on Atlantean spells and rituals.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Blade of Great Repute: Bestowed on a previous adventure by a grateful sultan. Both beautiful and functional.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Aetheric Visionary Goggles: These goggles allow the user to see beyond the visual spectrum into the aetheric plane.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: One Parachute: A finely crafted, properly folded and prepared parachute.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Parlor of the Grand Adventurer’s Club: Posh and plush, this comfortable library and sitting room has seen many adventures begin.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bridge of the Airship Astonishing: All polished wood and gleaming silver and brass with ticking instruments great and small.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Engine Room of the Airship Astonishing: The spinning heliotronic engine, powered by captured sunlight, dominates this noisy chamber.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Coast of the Lost Island: A beautiful beach and lush jungle cling to the edges of this volcanic island.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grand Plateau of the Lost Island: This highland at the heart of the island is home to a nameless volcano and ancient ruins.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Giant’s Graveyard: Either the dinosaurs come here to die or someone has ritually gathered their bones in this place.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nest of the Terrible Lizards: A clutch of enormous, leathery eggs means mother may not be far away.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ruins of the Fabled City: This Atlantean outpost was a grand experiment once. Now it is a ruin.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Confounding Puzzle-Room: What purpose was served by the grinding wheels and sliding stones in this incredible room?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Temple of the Great Atlanteans: Here the Atlanteans worshipped the sun and the sea, fire and water, and their child: steam.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Impress the Chaps: Show the fellows of the club that you’re one to watch.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Navigate the Skies: Plot the fastest course to the Lost Island.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sabotage?!: Repair your engines and maybe discern the cause of the damage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Proper Landing: Land on the Lost Island with grace and aplomb.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Escape the Raptors: Too many to fight—at least in this place. Sometimes it’s wise to flee!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Poisoned Waters: Something toxic is in the water. Are you already too late to avoid the sickness?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Riddle of the Puzzle-Room: Solve the ancient puzzle before you’re all ground to dust in this place!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Floor Falls Out: Survive the collapse of this delicate chamber as it falls into fire below.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Power of the Sun: Spinning gems create scintillating beams of white-hot sunlight capable of turning you to ash. Astounding!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hallucinogenic Fog: The smoke billowing out of the mountain compels powerful visions. What do you see?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sir Gerard Wyndingham: An accomplished adventurer himself, this grey-haired little person is the chairman of the Adventurer’s club.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dr. Adele Behenu: An Egyptian medical doctor and archaeologist of great repute. She’s a famed expert on Atlantis.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lord Ramsay Masters: Rough and rugged, this wealthy adventurer often prefers the hunt to the prize.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Frederick “Chase” Donoghue: Designer and builder of airships, such as the *Astonishing*, and a patron of many engineers.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Tyrant King: A colossal and bloodthirsty dinosaur stalking the jungles of the Lost Island.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Loyal Goblin: Just one of the many loyal goblins in the employ of Lord Masters. They crew his airship.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Devoted Crewmember: The crew of the *Astonishing* are devoted to the Grand Adventurer’s Club and its discoveries.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wide-Winged Pterrosaurs: Grand and terrible flying beasts found in great numbers around the Lost Island.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Protective Triceratops: Though herbivorous, triceratops sometimes fiercely defend their territory.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ghost of the High Priestess: This being — an apparition or something else? — was a revered figure in the temple’s glory days.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Take Charge: This venture is going to need a leader to rally around, at least to get started. You're willing to take that position, at least for a little while, as long as it means you'll get organized faster.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Physical Power: You have above average strength and stamina, allowing you to perform feats most would not be capable of.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Avenge Them: You will make the Shade Thieves rue the day they targeted someone you cared for.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Explore: Something exciting and interesting could be hiding in any nook or cranny, so look around!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Book: This book contains notes from the study of Shadow magic, left behind when the college was ransacked.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Search the Room: You were told not to wander, but there could be something useful. Look around, maybe there will be a clue.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find the Ship: The rogue ship of the Shade Thieves must be around here somewhere...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Dusty Kitten: A just-this-side-of-seedy bar known for its attractive staff, passable drinks, and food that probably won't kill you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Outside of the Airship Nadir: The freezing wind whips around the airship, making gloves and goggles a must. Ropes run up and down the semi-rigid frame of the balloon, allowing midshipmen to make repairs.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Abandoned Lecture Hall: This old lecture hall is covered in cobwebs. If no one has been here, why are there footprints in the dust on the floor?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Storage Aboard the Rogue Airship: The closet is cramped with marked boxes and nearly pitch black. The only light is a thin strip from under the door.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Expedition Leader: You’re an experienced hunter and expeditionary leader with military experience. Your Shadow is strong enough to manifest, but not strong enough for much else.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Knowledge
  
  Suggested Weakness: Haunted
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pilot: Your combination of intuition and experience makes you one of the world’s greatest pilots. Your Shadow's magic lends itself to your sense of direction.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Steer Anything
  
  Suggested Weakness: Rakish
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shadow Mage: Your Shadow is strong enough to manifest clearly and perform feats of magic. Your control is impeccable.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Magic
  
  Suggested Weakness: Reliant
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Knowledge: Knowledge is power and you teem with knowledge both practical and esoteric.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Magic: Your Shadow is strong enough to enable you to perform magic by commanding it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Curious: You pursue adventure not only for the thrills but for the glory. And the thrills. Your Shadow is neither particularly weak nor particularly strong.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Powers of Observation
  
  Suggested Weakness: Overeager
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Study the Shadows: It's not enough that Shadows and their magic exist. You want to know the mechanics of how and why it works.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Island Map: A map of the Lost Island, showing the location of the abandoned college.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Blade of Great Repute: Bestowed on a previous adventure by a grateful noble. Both beautiful and functional.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shade Thief: A member of the murdering band of Shade Thieves. They burn their victims' bodies to release their Shadow and gain their power.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Powerful Shade Thief: One of the top-tier members of the gang. They have absorbed the strength of multiple mages and can hold their own in a fight.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dmitri Faloras: The second-in-command of the Shade Thieves. He is less powerful than some, but a skilled strategist. His Shadow is an iguana.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Errol Beli: A nervous young man who fell in among the Shade Thieves and ended up absorbing the strength of a powerful mage. His Shadow is a swan.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bridge of the Airship Nadir: All polished wood and gleaming silver and brass with ticking instruments great and small.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Engine Room of the Airship Nadir: The spinning heliotronic engine, powered by captured sunlight, dominates this noisy chamber.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grand Plateau of the Lost Island: This highland at the heart of the island is home to a nameless volcano and the old college.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Abandoned College: These buildings were once home to shadow mages and their students or apprentices. Now empty, they have an air of foreboding.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bridge of the Rogue Airship: This is the airship used by the Shade Thieves. A map full of circles and "x"s is laid out on a table.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rhena Kalvorr: A budding mage who gained power after accidentally absorbing the Shadow of her dying grandfather. Her Shadow is an ocelot.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Devoted Crewmember: The crew of the *Nadir* are skilled midshipmen and will keep the ship in the air while pursuing the Shade Thieves.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Selene Jandel: Muscle-for-hire, trained in a variety of melee weapons and martial arts. Her bear Shadow is only strong enough to manifest, and she uses its appearance mainly to surprise her opponent.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Kaula Faolin: The leader of the Shade Thieves, powerful and ruthless. They say she has absorbed the Shadows of a dozen mages. Her Shadow is a shark.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Engineer: You have great intuition and experience for working with machines, however new or old. You've trained your Shadow to help.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Quite Inventive
  
  Suggested Weakness: Timid
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Break In: This must be the lecture hall. But the doors are reinforced and stuck fast.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ambush: The Shade Thieves will be returning soon. Now's your chance.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lack of Control: You don't quite have a handle on your power yet. Your magic can be unpredictable and sometimes fail.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get Information: The Shade Thieves, though notorious, are still fairly mysterious. You'll need to ask around and find out more about them. Maybe the bartender knows something.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reliant: Your magic hasn't failed you in a long time, leaving you dependent on your Shadow. Up against someone stronger than you, this could be a problem.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: New Mage: You either recently gained power from an artifact or dying relative/tutor, or just realized the power of your Shadow. Regardless, you're learning the ropes of Shadow magic.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Magic
  
  Suggested Weakness: Lack of Control
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fighter: Your Shadow is too weak to manifest, but you make up for it by being a trained fighter in more conventional methods of battle.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Physical Power
  
  Suggested Weakness: Arrogant
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Justice is Served: The thought of murderers free in the world makes your blood boil. You want the Shade Thieves to face their consequences.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Learn Magic: The magic performed by experienced Shadow mages is fascinating. You wish you could do that. You have the power, but not the teaching.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Someone: You've been alone for too long. Whether it's a close friend or a sweetheart, you just want a companion.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Powerful Vase: This specially-prepared vase contains the ashes of a long-gone powerful mage, as well as the strength of their Shadow.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Reinforced Armor: Imbued with the same deflective enchantments used to keep people from absorbing escaped Shadows, this armor lessens the effectiveness of Shadow magic used against the wearer.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Save the Ship: Something has gone wrong with the *Nadir*. It's up to you to get to the engine room and figure it out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quick Thinking: The Shade Thieves are getting the upper hand. It's time to think on your feet and come up with a way to come out on top.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get Through the Jungle: The trees and vines are a mass of green. They look impenetrable, but you've got to get through them to the plateau and the college.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Coins: A dusty coinpurse, forgotten for what looks like several days. It looks full and jingles when shaken.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Marketplace: Stalls are set up in the streets, and people are bustling back and forth carrying baskets laden with goods. A cacophony of smells and sounds assaults your senses.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Disorganized: A team will be necessary to apprehend the Shade Thieves--preferably one with an airship--but you don't have that yet.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Old Townhouse: This building, like the others on its row, seems to be crumbling apart before your eyes.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Strike it rich: Money cant buy love, but it can rent it for dirt cheap! wealth, and all the comforts and perks that come with it, is like a siren song. enough is ever enough.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Profiler: You tend to look at the world through the eyes of others, using general knowledge of human emotions to predict how they will react to various stimuli, including yourself. Training and research has developed your skill beyond this, allowing you to make general rationalizations about people through what they have already done. Your shadow cannot manifest, but you generally diffuse situations where it would come to that long prior, and on the rare occasion they do you can handle yourself well enough.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Profiler Brain: Your brain instinctually is capable of analyzing the people around you, and does so constantly, generally whether or not you care for it to do so.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Curse of the Telepath: Your almost uncanny people reading skills have a tendency to drive others away from you once they realize what you're unintentionally doing, especially when it comes to close personal relationships.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Who Wears the Mask?: Despite your skill and all you've seen, you have no idea what kind of person could be behind this suddenly prevalent band of thieves and murderers, or the specific endgame that person is driving headlong towards. To you, this is both incredibly frightening and absolutely unacceptable. Thus, your goal is to find this person and study them, so that next time you can see the warning signs.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Confidence: You're outgoing and confident. Nothing really phases you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hotheaded: You're impulsive. You don't always consider the consequences before acting on your instincts.