conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In the fifteenth century, many of man's demons have been conquered.  The world is largely at piece, mankind's predator wraiths have been sealed away, and steam propels machines once powered by beast, thrusting Ayalurah into a golden era.  An era where food is plenty and the people sit content in there modern abodes.  With the known land tamed, the coffers of kings and queens fuel the ambitions of eager gentlemen, sailors, academics and adventurers.  
  
  It is here we find the Ascendant and her crew, with the ambition to sail further than no man has ever sailed before.  However, each crew member has their own goals as well...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Forest of the Stones: Mists obscure the ocean floor and  narrow stone towers soar above.  A tree rests on the top of each tower; some are young, some dead and burned, and others seem ageless.  The sun feels duller here, though storms have ceased to rule the sky.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Britia: The technological capital of Ayalurah, Britia bleeds steam and oil.  Here, humanities brightest (and richest) flock to make their mark on the rapid expanse of technology.  Some come with greater benevolence than others.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Furthest Reach: The final outpost of man rests miles from the coast on an average island.  
  "The wraiths traveled eastward to attack, so westward we defended, though further than that island we dared not sail." - Larius, 14th Century Historian
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Ascendant: The first of its kind, this steam-powered airship is an incredible feat of modern engineering...  And engineers claim it is only the beginning.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Draghken: This fearsome bird is large enough to ruin a village, sink a fleet, or destroy an airship single-handedly.  Its known for its blood curling shriek, which can temporarily debilitate even the strongest man.  They avoid sunlight like the plague.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Malfunctioning Machinery: Even the strongest cog will crack with time.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wraith: "The time of Peace is done.  The seal has been broken; the Black Gates stand open once again.  Mourn, ye, for fear will battle honor and such is all the age shall know." 
  -The Lost Texts
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Storm: High Storms plague the coast and waters of Ayalurah, tearing apart all in their path.  Few ships caught in this tempest survive.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intelligent: A man of academia.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Strong: Few can rival your strength of body.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perceptive: You notice things sooner than others.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cruel: Your actions are not limited by your conscience. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Talented Swordsman: Your skill with the sword is unparalleled. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pilot: You have a knack for controlling anything; machines, trains, boats, maybe even airships...?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Academic: You have a wide range of knowledge and know something relevant about any given thing or situation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mechanic: While the rest of the world marvels at what steam has done, you make sure it continues to do.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inventive: You're always writing down new ideas and have a keen understanding of how things work.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perceptive: The world is an ever-developing record of its own activity. Nothing escapes your notice. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perfect Shot: You've never missed a shot and likely never will.  
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: Lucky: Events otherwise dependent on random chance always seem to turn out in your favor.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Magic Theory: You a very limited knowledge of magical glyphs.  This skill is known only to you, passed down by the one before you, to be passed down after you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Uncertain: You always have trouble making decisions and acting.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Arrogant: Your certainty and confidence sometimes go too far, getting you into trouble.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Haunted: You cannot escape your mistakes or your guilt, which can make you hesitant and halting.    
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: Overeager: You sometimes look before you leap or speak before you think.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Poor Health: Coughing fits, dizziness, and nausea sometimes undermine you. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rakish: You have a dangerous, disreputable demeanor that sometimes gets you into trouble.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Timid: Despite your skills, you are wary and cautious of the larger world and its perils.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wraith Slayer: Blessed silver-forged tool, inscribed with glyphs, used for slaying wraiths.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bolt 1531 Navy Revolver: Designed for carrying at the waist, this short range pistol is a favorite among lawmen.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Wayward Horizon: The famous lost journal of Nicolaes Maysay, with notes, theories, general enlightenment, and nefarious secrets filling every page.  Some say it was lost for a reason.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shotgun: This simple, long barreled gun is a favorite for law enforcement and citizenry alike.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gold: As coal fuels our machinations of steam, so gold fuels the hearts of men.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Charcoal Pen: A nondescript charcoal pen.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Steel Sword: No match against a shotgun, but relevant none-the-less.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Toolbox: Filled with spare parts and tools, this box of tools does half the job by itself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grappling Hook: This hook and rope was used in ages past by warring ships to pull the other party closer for boarding.  Today, it is preferred by climbers and thieves.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Engineer: You have great intuition and experience for working with machines, however new or old. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Expedition Leader: You’re an experienced hunter and expeditionary leader with military experience. 
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.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pilot: Your combination of intuition and experience makes you one of the world’s greatest pilots.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gentleman Adventurer: You pursue adventure not only for the thrills but for the glory. And the thrills. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Soldier: You have at least some skill with any weapon imaginable and your experience serves you in dangerous situations.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Worker: In your short life you have worked a wide variety of jobs and are able to pick up any knew jobs quickly.  You can hold your gin nicely and have an above average knowledge of the black market and underground.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royalty: While not pampered like most assume, you expect to be treated as your station demands and have the funds to accomplish what you wish.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lost at Sea: a
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Knawing Hunger: a
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sabotage!: Machinery breaks, but this is clearly not a normal break. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Boredom: a
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Palace: The center of all political scheming and maneuvering in Ayalurah.  Simply known as "The Palace", this majestic building is a relic of ancient ostentation.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wraith Bringer: (temp)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Black Gates: From here the wraiths of hell spawned to torment mankind.  The gates are no physical place, but a cognitive scar on this plane of existence.  However, the scar tissue is weaker in some places more than others. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Explosives: Permitted for use only in mining.  Possession is otherwise highly illegal in all thirteen states.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fear of Guns: Guns terrify you from previous experiences.  Unfortunately, guns are commonplace in the world today.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: King Riodan: King of the thirteen states of Ayalurah, this man is a powerful and respected leader.  However, his reputation as being easily angered precedes him...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wraith Father, Hraelza: "Mists curl, curling black, caressing me, loving, hating, killing... Father whispers, crooning, haunting, commanding... I must go, will not go!" 
  -Ramblings of a mad man, recorded 3rd century post sealing.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: First Mate Seon Donaghart: There is no one more suited to serve as first mate on The Ascendant.  Seon is a hardened and gruff man, but honorable.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Torwi Shaplin: David Shaplin's young son.  He joins his father wherever they can find work.  The boy has a knack for sneaking around where he shouldn't be, though he seems to have inherited a cough from his father.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Crew Member: These hardworking fools will do anything for a bit of extra coin or rum.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Guard: Royal Guards of Britia can be seen patrolling the streets day and night.  The position of Guard is cherished by those in the Navy.  The position is a sign of high achievement. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fleur Rochfort: Quiet wife of Kale Rochfort.
  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dread Storm: This storm is none like any man has ever seen before, even unnatural.  An overpowering sense of dread hangs in the air, like some unseen power is controlling your emotions.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lost at Sea: It is for reasons like these that you hired a navigator... you hired a navigator, right?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Open Waters: No land in sight, only blue.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Escape the Malady: The drive behind what you do is to escape that which ails you. Whether that be disease, incapacitation, or even insanity.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Captain Vitus Bering: Vitus Bering's reputation far precedes him.  Vitus served years in the Royal Navy before retiring and serving as Captain and mercenary, adding to his already ferocious reputation as one who will when others will not.  The man allegedly requested the King Himself to put Vitus at the head of this expedition.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Love: You do what you do because of devotion to your family. Providing for them - and returning to them - is all that matters.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hunt for the Book: You can feel the world changing. The Veil over Ayalurah weakens and soon the Black Gates will open again. As the apprentice-descendant of Oromis himself, it is your unspoken duty to find the legendary man’s great works and save mankind, as Oromis did so long ago.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cultivated: You’re used to life’s finer things, like tea or your garden, and can’t bear to leave them behind.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mad: You are often found muttering to yourself and behaving in fits of abnormality. This often sets you apart from others and makes them distrustful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find Some Answers (Kale): You've happened upon a golden opportunity! Either return to the ship and dig through Vitus's things or follow him and find out what hes doing... But only if you can conquer your indecision.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wraith! (David): "The time of Peace is done.  The seal has been broken; the Black Gates stand open once again.  Mourn, ye, for fear will battle honor and such is all the age shall know." 
  -The Lost Texts
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find Some Answers (Hrathin): It is time to find out what is really in that book.  Sneak your way into Vitus's office learn what is inside.  Be careful not to get caught!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Out What Vitus is Up To (Hrathin): Find out what Vitus is hiding and address him personally about it, if you feel so inclined.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find Someone Sympathetic on the Ascendant (Kale): You're starting to learn that there is more going on here than meets the eye, but you can't do this alone.  Find someone you can trust.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Slow the Breaking (David): At this rate, the Veil will break long before you find the Wayward Horizon.  Try to slow it by any means possible; even wraith slaying will help... right?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Love: You do what you do because of devotion to your family. Providing for them - and returning to them - is all that matters. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Academic: You live for scientific study, debate, and research.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: blipi: blopi
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cultivated: You're used to life's finer things, like tea or your garden, and can't bear to leave them behind.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Love: You do what you do because of devotion to your family.  Providing for them - and returning to them - is all that matters.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: temp: blip
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mad: You are often found muttering to yourself and behaving in fits of abnormality.  This often sets you apart from others and makes them distrustful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Escape the Malady: The drive behind what you do is to escape that which ails you.  Whether that be disease, incapacitation, or even insanity.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hunt for the Book: You can feel the world changing.  The Veil over Ayalurah weakens and soon the Black Gates will open again.  As the apprentice-descendant of Oromis himself, it is your unspoken duty to find the legendary man's great works and save mankind, as Oromis did so long ago.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Machinist: You can fix machines with a minimum of tools and time, as well as noticing problems with running machines with a cursory overview.