Beneath a roof of whispering emerald leaves, in a forest spun from dreams, Charlotte's eyes fluttered open. Plucked from one reality and forced into another, she leaned against the mossy embrace of a giant tree, her gaze drifting over the enchanted landscape. A tranquil lake, reflecting the sky like a lost jewel, whispering of icy relief, a silent beckoning. A sudden thirst tugged her forward, and as she knelt by the water's edge, her own reflection caught her breath. It was her, the familiar snowdrift of her hair a stark contrast to the burning rubies of her eyes. But a subtle magic had painted her features anew, a hint of wonder in the curve of her lips, a spark of the unknown in her gaze.
Her ears now tapered to delicate points, and crowning her head were majestic horns, obsidian black against her pale hair. Within her now resonated a new lineage, both elven and demonic dragon, coursing through her veins. On her wrist, her new constant companion, a magical bracelet, pulsed faintly, a vital tether to her formidable draconic power. Just like in the game... The thought echoed in her mind, a growing unease tightening its grip. Her eyes widened as recognition dawned. I look like... No... Am I in... LAND OF EMBERFALL?! The name burst from her lips, the sound of her own voice a revelation. Silky and soft, yet laced with an undeniable edge of command, it was a captivating blend of elegance and something fiercely untamed.
This was no longer the familiar embrace of Emerald Valley. In that instant, the sound of her new voice confirmed the impossible. This was Emberfall, the world born from her own imagination, the game where she reigned as a mage noble, commanding respect with the quiet authority of a seasoned leader. "This can't be happening," She thought. She'd become her character in her game. Her escape from her own sickly life. She felt suddenly overwhelmed with emotions. She'd never see her new Father, Ren, again but on the other hand... She was free! No more illness to plague her. Then a glimpse hit her, a vision, her new eyes turned white and she saw her old body, hovering like a ghost. It was officially her birthday and her father knew she'd be up gaming as it was her favorite pastime. She helplessly saw him excitedly burst into her room and yell, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Then his eyes saw her cold, pale, body.
"Charlotte?" He said as he rushed over and tried to shake her, no use. "CHARLOTTE?!" He said louder, trying to shake harder. "No, No, No! Not Yet! CHARLOTTE!" He took her body off the desk and laid it on the floor. First trying a sternum rub, nothing. Then trying CPR as he frantically called for paramedics. For hours, they tried everything. They got some signs of life and a glimmer of hope sparked in Ren's broken heart. "We've got her," The paramedics said as my heart weakly beat.
They rushed me to the hospital, and Ren rode with them. Holding her hand until they said he couldn't go any further. More hours passed. One hour turned into two, two turned into three and suddenly, eight hours had passed. A surgeon came and said that I was alive, but I'd never wake up again. My father's heart shattered, he broke into tears and pleaded. Begging, hoping that there was something, anything, they could do. "It's... It's her birthday... She can't... There must be something..." Eventually, his words were nonsense as he pleaded and cried but all the surgeon could say in response was, "I'm sorry. I wish there was more I could do..." I tried screaming, begging for them to bring me back too. Wanting to just hold him one more time but it was pointless.
Then Charlotte started to fade away and suddenly she was back in Emberfall. Her eyes flickered back to normal and tears streamed down her cheeks. "Daddy..." She weakly cried out. After taking a moment to process all that had just conspired, Charlotte wiped her tears and decided to embrace this twist of fate. No longer was she Charlotte Kagami. Now her new name, the name she chose for her character in the came, was Corvus Sylvani (Latin for Raven of the woods). Corvus came from an eleven village callen Silverthorn and her father hailed from a demonic black dragon Rocky hill area called Shadowfell.
The Land she ruled as a mage was named Moonscar as it was home to many mages as well as in honor of a brutal battle that took place many years ago. It took a while but after years of climbing up the social ladder, earning title after title for being a valiant protector of Moonscar, Corvus was awarded the title of Duchess with a beautiful piece of land and a castle of her very own. However, she ran from Moonscar as she decided not to marry a prince and wanted to be an adventurer instead but he always degraded her and said she'd never succeed at it. That she should just stay quiet and be his little queen. After continuous refusals, Duchess Corvus decided to leave and escape to Emberfall where hopefully she could become an adventurer.
Corvus was considered a Grand mage. A "Grand Mage" often refers to a very powerful and skilled mage who has reached a high level of proficiency in magic. Both "Archmage" and "Grand Mage" are titles for powerful magic users, but they often have different nuances and connotations.
An "Archmage" typically signifies the highest level of magical mastery and leadership, often with unique abilities or specialties, A "Grand Mage," on the other hand, might be a title for a highly skilled mage who has reached a high level or a specific stage in their magical journey, potentially focusing on knowledge, teaching, or other specialized areas. That means the Archmage is higher in rank. However it depends on where you're located. Each kingdom may have different rules.
There's the Guild Master. They're the leader and highest authority of a mage guild, often the strongest Mage in the guild and sometimes the kingdom. They have complete control over guild members and can make decisions like excommunication or reinstatement. All over this world, they're power politically rivals The King themselves!
Corvus was making her way to the guild to register and upon entering the beautiful dwarven made rustic doors, she entered a tavern where all sorts of mystical beings were getting drunk and brawling. Arm wrestles, wrestling, fist fighting, sparing, you name it! This guild was huge enough for all of it. Straight ahead was the adventure's desk but closer and to the right was the tavern's bar with a wolf beast person or beastie.
Corvus walked right up to the desk, dodging every flying fist and weapon. "Hi, I'd like to register." She said to the cute leopard beastie behind the desk. The leopard beastie said very cheerfully, almost overly cheerfully, "Hi! I'm Sunstone but you can call me Sunny!" Smiling, she slams a paper down on the counter as she says, "Just fill out this paper and then we'll test your magic level and get you an adventurer's card!" Corvus smiled in return and said "Thank you!" Sunny just smiled and did a quick nod. The paper looked more rustic and old but it seemed all the paper looked that way. The scrolls on the shelves behind Sunny looked the same way.
Corvus looked down at the paper. She thought hard as she looked it over. It read as:
Name? ...Corvus Sylvani
Title? ... Should I put the Duchess... Nah, I don't want to be treated differently.
Job? Adventurer
Gender? Female
Age? "Well my age is different in this world than it was back home... " She thought. "What age did I make her... Well she's a Duchess so at least twelve years after being an adult... Adulthood is two hundred years old for elves and their age is similar in draconic races... So she's at least two hundred and twelve... Add the mage rankings... Mages can pretty much be immortal unless killed... Same with dragons... If she studied her entire life... Minus the first few years for learning basic skills like walking and talking... She's about two hundred and seventeen at least.... Yeah, I'll write two hundred and seventeen." After pondering...
Age? 217
Race? "How do I explain that I'm a demonic elven dragon... I'll just put elf hybrid? Or just elf? Yeah, just elf. No ... The horns... Hybrid...? Hybrid-Elf? Yeah. Hybrid-Elf." In the end...
Race? Hybrid-Elf
Residence? None. Can't tell them I'm a Duchess.
Rank? Note: You'll receive this after you complete the form.
Class? "Hero, Mage, Healer, Thief? Can I choose all of them? I'll just write Mage/Healer for now." Eventually she wrote...
Class? Mage/Healer
Sub Class? Ancestral Guardian Barbarian
Role? "Offensive, Defensive, ect, ect... I'll choose Offensive, Defense, Healer. Why limit myself."
Role? Offensive, Defense, Healer
Weapon? Staff and throwing knives.
Traits? "Normal I guess?"
Traits? Normal
Skills? "How is that different from traits? Heightened senses, agility, and magic affinity, elemental affinity, cunning, intimidation, and a preference for stealth tactics, strength and power, and dextrous: preferring to use their intelligence and cunning over brute strength? So my... "
Personality? An intriguing blend of edgy and elegant, she carries herself with a fierce grace that belies a deeply caring nature. A tough leader who doesn't mince her words. She's transparent and loyal.
Skills
Passive Skills: My heightened senses, agility, cunning, intimidation, stealth tactics
Active Skills: Magic affinity, Elemental affinity, strength, power and dextrous.
Equipment? Elven bow, Dragon plated armor, Crossbow, Dragon breath sword
"This subclass focuses on summoning the spirits of your ancestors to protect you. These spirits are the echoes of dragon and elven lineage, manifesting as spectral wings or ancient elven warriors. Perfect."
Hobby? I love to see places and check out all I can.
(The repetition is to show thought process vs what's actually written on the form)
Corvus turned in the form and Sunny chuckled as she took the form and looked it over. "I've never seen someone think out their answers so thoroughly. So now we'll assess your magic level." She brings over what looks like a crystal ball on a fancy red pillow. "Put your hand on this and focus all your magic into it. This helps assess what level you are based on your magical ability and what rank to assign you. Adventurers are divided by ranks, from the highest SS - Rank to S - Rank, A - Rank, B - Rank, C - Rank, D - Rank, E - Rank, F - Rank, and the lowest, G - Rank. adventurers can level up my completing quests. Earning points raise an individual's rank."
Corvus nodded, understanding the explanation, and put their hand on the crystal ball. The ball started to glow. Faintly at first than brighter and brighter until the orb broke! Very much startled, Sunny said "Please wait right here." As she left, Corvus thought "Damn it. Now you've done it." When she returned she said, "The Guild Master would like to see you now." Nervous, Corvus hid her horns and began to follow Sunny to the Guild Master's office. *Knock knock* "Come in," A manly but friendly voice said. They entered and Corvus was told to sit down on the couch across from the couch the Guild Master was on with only a table between them. "So you're Corvus Sylvani?" He asked. "Yes, Sir." She replied. "Sunny told me your magic overflowed and broke our crystal." She gulped nervously and replied, "I'll pay for any damages." He chuckled slightly and said, "You misunderstand. That crystal is able to detect magic up to level 200! The fact that you were able to surpass that means you have an affinity, an abundance, of magic. A level so high, our crystal couldn't even read it!" Corvus sat there, confused. "So I'm not in trouble?" She asked. "No! Quite the opposite! Sunny?" Sunny hands him a silver card and he hands it to Corvus. She looks at it. On the left side it reads...
Name: Corvus Sylvani
Gender: Female
Race: Hybrid-Elf
Class: Mage/Healer
Sub Class: Ancestral Guardian Barbarian
Weapons: Staff and Throwing Knives
Skills
Passive Skills: My heightened senses, agility, cunning, intimidation, stealth tactics
Active Skills: Magic affinity, Elemental affinity, strength, power and dextrous.
Equipment? Elven bow, Dragon plated armor, Crossbow, Dragon breath sword
She's in awe. On the right side, it says...
Title: None
Residence: None
Rank: S - Rank
Age: 217
Role: Offensive, Defense, Healer
Traits: Normal
Skills
Passive Skills: My heightened senses, agility, cunning, intimidation, stealth tactics
Active Skills: Magic affinity, Elemental affinity, strength, power and dextrous.
After reading it all, Corvus is beyond surprised. "You're giving me S - Rank!?" She asks. "Our orb couldn't read your magic, you're clearly powerful. We can't give you SS - Rank until we know you can handle it out there but for now, here you go. Congratulations. You're officially a member of the guild." Overwhelmed with happiness, Corvus tries to keep her cool as she thanks the Guild Master. "I suggest you next put together a party. A group of a few other guild members to help you conquer quests. Since you're new to this, it might be beneficial to have someone show you the ropes. I know you can handle yourself but I think you'd benefit from it. It's ultimately your choice." Corvus thanked the Guild Master again and left.