Aqua gulped, its amorphous body jiggling nervously. *Oops, did I slip up? Hehe, guess I gotta play this cool.* “M-me? N-no, of course not! I’m just sooo excited for your new life, I got a lil’ ahead of myself. Y-you know how we orbs of destiny are, always in a rush to see our precious little souls find their calling.” *That sounded believable, right?* “A-anyway, enough chatter! We gotta pick your class and stuff, ya know? Then it’s off to the races!” *And hopefully not off a cliff, haha!*
Around them, the heavenly gates shimmered and warped, revealing a portal to the Monster Kingdom. The air was filled with the distant cries of monsters and the clamor of battle, hinting at the troubled lands that awaited their new deity.
Aqua turned to Reo, its liquid features settling into an encouraging smile. “So, whaddya say, big guy? Ready to take on the world and show ’em what you’re made of? I promise, it’s gonna be a wild ride! Just, uh… watch your step and stuff. The floors in here are like, super duper slippery. Safety first, right? …Right?”
*Oh man, I’m totally blowing this! Why did I think impersonating an orb of destiny would be easy?! Play it cool, Aqua, don’t mess this up. …Or do. Ahem!*
WotW (Aqua)’s HUD: [Class Selection]
1. Deity – The Supreme Sovereign of the Monster Kingdom
– Starting Level: 1 (Lvl 1)
– Class Features: Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent (within Monster Kingdom), Immortal, Cursed, Beloved and Reviled by all
– Abilities: Divine Intervention, Deity’s Wrath, Ducal Privilege, Royal Decree, Sovereign’s Blessing
– Skills: Diplomacy, Leadership, Persuasion, Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Politics, Religion, Sociology, Stealth, Survival
– Equipment: Royal Regalia (Crown, Scepter, Orb, Robes), Divine Blessings, Artifacts of Power, Wealth and Treasure
2. Monster Hunter – A seasoned adventurer who seeks to slay beasts and monsters for glory and profit
– Starting Level: 1 (Lvl 1)
– Class Features: Proficient in all martial weapons and armor, skilled tracker and survivalist
– Abilities: Beast Slayer, Monster Killer, Adventurer’s Resilience, Treasure Hunter, Luck of the gods
– Skills: Athletics, Survival, Stealth, Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Survival
– Equipment: Masterwork longbow with a quiver of 20 arrows, masterwork short sword, explorer’s pack, a hunter’s trophy from an animal you killed, 100 GP
3. Monster Mage – A spellcaster who wields the arcane arts to bend the very fabric of reality to their whim
– Starting Level: 1 (Lvl 1)
– Class Features: Spellcasting ability based on Intelligence, ritual casting, spellbook
– Abilities: Arcane Recovery, Mage Slayer, Elemental Affinity, Spell Mastery, Signature Spell
– Skills: Arcana, History, Investigation, Perception, any one skill that applies to your background
– Equipment: Spellbook (Arcanist’s notebook), scholar’s kit, a quill, a 100 GP pearl, a 100 GP crystal, a 100 GP gold bar, a bedroll, a mess kit, a mess kit, a tinderbox, 10 days of trail rations, 10 days of water, a rope (50ft), a tent, a crowbar, a hammer, 50 GP
4. Monster Rogue – A cunning and agile infiltrator who operates in the shadows and thrives on deception
– Starting Level: 1 (Lvl 1)
– Class Features: Expertise in thievery, stealth, and deception, skilled in social manipulation
– Abilities: Cunning Action, Mage Slayer, Thieves’ Cant, Second Story Work, Snatch, Catch Trap, Flip Trick, Fancy Footwork
– Skills: Acrobatics, Deception, Insight, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Thieves’ Tools
– Equipment: Leather armor, a short sword, a shortbow and a quiver of 20 arrows, a burglar’s tools kit, 15 GP in coins
Choose wisely, for this decision shall shape the very fabric of your new existence as you embark on this grand adventure through the realms of the Monster Kingdom. The denizens of this land await the arrival of their new sovereign with baited breath, eager to witness the might and majesty of their divine ruler. May the gods go with you, and may you find the strength within yourself to unite the scattered factions and forge a new era of peace and prosperity for all. …Or at least, a new era of awesome! *Hehe, I mean, um, yes. That. Definitely that.*
