Man and Mountain: A Xianxia/Cultivation Quest
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- Original Fantasy
Plan: Virtuous lady
[X] Played music.
[X] Study for the Imperial Exams
[X] Practice The 4 Classical arts of Zither, Chess, Painting and Caligraphy.
[X] Elegant
[X] Quick to anger
[X] Become the wealthiest person in the world!
[X] Become the world greatest artist
Xiao Fang path to immortality could be trough music (Dionysus style) or Escher painting combined with formation it's like reading necronomicon.
Since we're used as a pet to showcase to other nobles we should at least be refined as to not insult our masters also having a temper give us quite the character.
Naive and innocent is suicide in Xianxia world
Calitalism we could go with creating auction house (called Live (eviL) something something) and thus getting richer as well having tomb raider employed. Of course another important thing is for us to know evil overlord list so we wouldn't make mistakes.
I can only hope this get picked there are honestly a lot of good options.
[X] Played music.
[X] Study for the Imperial Exams
[X] Practice The 4 Classical arts of Zither, Chess, Painting and Caligraphy.
[X] Elegant
[X] Quick to anger
[X] Become the wealthiest person in the world!
[X] Become the world greatest artist
Xiao Fang path to immortality could be trough music (Dionysus style) or Escher painting combined with formation it's like reading necronomicon.
Since we're used as a pet to showcase to other nobles we should at least be refined as to not insult our masters also having a temper give us quite the character.
Naive and innocent is suicide in Xianxia world
Calitalism we could go with creating auction house (called Live (eviL) something something) and thus getting richer as well having tomb raider employed. Of course another important thing is for us to know evil overlord list so we wouldn't make mistakes.
I can only hope this get picked there are honestly a lot of good options.
[X] Plan: Smart girl got trouble sitting still
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ninjastar
(Verified Taoist Immortal)
- Location
- Your mom's house
Winning Vote
[X] Plan: Big Brain Cultivator-chan
-[X] Used a bucket of Icewater.
-[X] Study for the Imperial Exams
-[X] Go to the market
-[X] Intelligent
-[X] Crass and verbose
-[X] Be free
-[X] Become the wealthiest person in the world!
AN: Alright it seems everyone wants to see the rolls. I will try and keep this story overall light on the mechanics and more narrative-based. Also although you have the trait Transcendent Beauty, she is 12 so it more manifests as if she was an ultra-cute/adorable kid. Any advice, criticisms or corrections is welcome. Also here is the link to your character sheet. Character Sheet
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Xiao Fang stared at Xingwei Qi's sleeping form. Lady Qi had to be at the dining Hall by 8 or the Patriarch would be mad. Xiao Fang walked over to a bucket placed in the corner of the room. The maids had gotten used to this morning ritual long ago and now simply prepared a bucket of ice water in advance.
"Wake up Young Lady! If you are late to breakfast your father will be furious." Predictable Lady Qi simply rolled over so she was facing away from her handmaiden.
"Well, ya brought this on yourself," Fang muttered as she picked up the bucket of ice water with a grunt. Even 4 years after she had stopped manual labour she still retained some of the muscles built up. Fang tipped the bucket onto its side and watched as the ice-cold water splashed onto Lady Qi's face.
"Aaaaaaah!" screamed Lady Qi and she flailed her arms around in surprise. After a few moments of wild flailing, she calmed down and glared up at Xiao Fang.
"Handmaiden Fang how many times have I told you not to do that?" Lady Qi shouted as she crossed her arms.
Xiao Fang stared at her impassively for a moment before giggling slightly and responding.
"Sorry Young Miss, but I, your humble servant have been given the task to wake you even if it means dumping a bucket of water on you, ya know?"
"You're enjoying this way too much . . ." Lady Qi muttered before groaning and rolling out of bed. "Well, since I'm awake might as well get ready."
Xiao Fang nodded and grabbed a nice dress robe from the closet. Lady shook her head "No, Handmaiden Fang. How many times do I have to tell you? That's a party robe, not a home robe. "
Her servant stared at her blankly for a moment before shrugging. Xiao Fang had been raised a dirty slave and even after 4 years of remedial training was often left speechless by some upper-class practices.
What did it matter if it was a dress robe or a swimming robe or whatever so long as it fit?
Xiao Fang went back over to the closet and grabbed 6 robes at random.
Lady Qi sighed before selecting one of them, a blue dress with wide sleeves that had swirling tides sewn into it.
Xiao Fang stood behind her and helped tie the sash. After brushing Lady Qi's hair the two of them walked to the dining hall where Patriarch Xingwei Han and his wife were waiting for them.
Lady Qi's mother Xingwei Lan smiled brightly at them before beckoning them over.
When Xiao Fang and Lady Qi arrived at the dining table Lady Lan began to speak about some frivolous noble gossip. While Xiao Fang tuned her out as she normally did Lady Qi listened with rapt attention. Suddenly Xiao Fang felt lady Qi elbow her and turned a questioning look at her.
"So, what do you think Handmaiden Fang?" Xiao Fang blanched. Being caught ignoring the patriarch's wife would cause a lot of trouble. When in doubt use flattery.
"I, your humble servant think that whatever choice you make is undoubtedly the right one"
Lady Qi snorted slightly before smiling victoriously "Alright then it's decided. Were going!"
Xiao Fang felt dread fill her heart. Just what had she signed up to?
SIghing she sat down at an empty seat and began eating her breakfast.
It seemed to be some kind of crab with a red shell and a smokey after taste.
It probably cost as much as every item Xiao Fang owned combined.
Xiao Fang wished she would one day become rich enough to afford food like this every day.
While Xiao Fang did get a weekly allowance that was frankly ridiculous for her age, it still wasn't close to the wealth she desired..
What did she mostly spend it on? Choose 2
[]Saved it + 100 Silver Taels
[]At a Dojo + Skill CQC lvl 5
[]On books + 1 Lvl to History, Science, Law, Poetry, The Art of War
[]On a weapon
--[] Write-in
--[]Bow
--[]Sword
--[]Spear
--[]Daggers
[]On gambling(Chance to make or lose lots of money)
[]Write in: something else(Note has to be approved by me)
[X] Plan: Big Brain Cultivator-chan
-[X] Used a bucket of Icewater.
-[X] Study for the Imperial Exams
-[X] Go to the market
-[X] Intelligent
-[X] Crass and verbose
-[X] Be free
-[X] Become the wealthiest person in the world!
Alright in this quest many rolls will be done, such as when cultivating, attempting to learn something, making first impression or looking around a place. Perks, drawbacks and skills are modifiers to rolls so if you have Arson level 5 then if you try and burn down a building there will be a plus 5 to the roll.
1: Catastrophic failure, extremely deadly situation
1: Catastrophic failure, extremely deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person will despise you, any plan will fail and backfire horrendously causing tremendous loss, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a horde of wild Spirit Beast
2-9: Incredible failure, very deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person will hate, any plan will fail and backfire horrendously causing huge losses, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a wild Spirit Beast
10-19: Massive Failure highly deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person think you are disgusting, any plan will fail causing huge losses, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a bandit group
20-29 Major Failure, Deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person will think you are contemptible, any plan will fail in almost every aspect, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a snake
30-39 Moderate Failure
If you try and make an impression, the person will think you are weird, any plan will fail in several aspects, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked
40-49 slight failure, minor encounter,
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you a bit unpleasant but mostly fine, any plan will mostly succeed but fail in several aspects you are walking in a forest you might trip and sprain your ankle
50 indifference, nothing happens, very close success
If you try and make an impression, the person will forget you or be otherwise indifferent, any plan will just barely succeed by the skin of its teeth, if you are walking in a forest nothing will happen
51-59 Slight Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you slightly interesting, any plan will succeed in some aspects, if you are walking in a forest you will find an old sword or something nice
60-69 Moderate Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you interesting, any plan will succeed in many aspects, if you are walking in a forest you will find a bag of money or a rare item
70-79 Major Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you rather cool, any plan will succeed in almost every aspect and provide good rewards, if you are walking in a forest you will find a powerful item or a special place
80-89 Incredible success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you extremely cool, any plan will succeed so well that it solves every problem you had and gives you incredible benefits, if you are walking in a forest you will find an ancient item or a special place
90-99 Amazing success
If you try and make an impression, the person will think you are amazing, any plan will succeed so well that it solves problems you were not aware of and gives you amazing benefits, if you are walking in a forest you will find an ancient mansion
100 Godlike Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will fall in love with you, at first sight, any plan will succeed so well that it solves problems you were not aware of and gives you ridiculous benefits, if you are walking in a forest you will find an immortal legacy.
This only applies to things with variable after effects. If you are attempting something where you either try or you fail there will be a difficulty threshold such as 65 and if your roll is equal to or greater than it, you pass.
E.g DC 65 to convince John to give you his sword for free
D100 Roll = 19
19 + 30(Transcendent beauty) = 49 - 20 (Inhuman) = 29, Failure, John does not give you his sword
2-9: Incredible failure, very deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person will hate, any plan will fail and backfire horrendously causing huge losses, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a wild Spirit Beast
10-19: Massive Failure highly deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person think you are disgusting, any plan will fail causing huge losses, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a bandit group
20-29 Major Failure, Deadly situation
If you try and make an impression, the person will think you are contemptible, any plan will fail in almost every aspect, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked by a snake
30-39 Moderate Failure
If you try and make an impression, the person will think you are weird, any plan will fail in several aspects, if you are walking in a forest you will be attacked
40-49 slight failure, minor encounter,
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you a bit unpleasant but mostly fine, any plan will mostly succeed but fail in several aspects you are walking in a forest you might trip and sprain your ankle
50 indifference, nothing happens, very close success
If you try and make an impression, the person will forget you or be otherwise indifferent, any plan will just barely succeed by the skin of its teeth, if you are walking in a forest nothing will happen
51-59 Slight Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you slightly interesting, any plan will succeed in some aspects, if you are walking in a forest you will find an old sword or something nice
60-69 Moderate Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you interesting, any plan will succeed in many aspects, if you are walking in a forest you will find a bag of money or a rare item
70-79 Major Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you rather cool, any plan will succeed in almost every aspect and provide good rewards, if you are walking in a forest you will find a powerful item or a special place
80-89 Incredible success
If you try and make an impression, the person will find you extremely cool, any plan will succeed so well that it solves every problem you had and gives you incredible benefits, if you are walking in a forest you will find an ancient item or a special place
90-99 Amazing success
If you try and make an impression, the person will think you are amazing, any plan will succeed so well that it solves problems you were not aware of and gives you amazing benefits, if you are walking in a forest you will find an ancient mansion
100 Godlike Success
If you try and make an impression, the person will fall in love with you, at first sight, any plan will succeed so well that it solves problems you were not aware of and gives you ridiculous benefits, if you are walking in a forest you will find an immortal legacy.
This only applies to things with variable after effects. If you are attempting something where you either try or you fail there will be a difficulty threshold such as 65 and if your roll is equal to or greater than it, you pass.
E.g DC 65 to convince John to give you his sword for free
D100 Roll = 19
19 + 30(Transcendent beauty) = 49 - 20 (Inhuman) = 29, Failure, John does not give you his sword
Xiao Fang is an intelligent if crass young lady.
She cares little for social niceties and is very independent.
Xiao Fang desires her freedom, to be able to live without care and without having to obey others, she also wishes to become the richest having seen just how great the rich life is.
Xiao Fang is a genius at fighting and would have no trouble fighting off other slaves trying to take her stuff.
Xiao Fang is a Transcendent beauty and any who see her, male or female are instantly entranced.
Due to her upbringing, Xiao Fang has an Indomitable Will, she will never give up or falter.
Although she doesn't know it, Xiao Fang's future in cultivation is immeasurable.
She has also been incredibly lucky since birth, at least if you ignore slavery and always seemed to find whatever she needed.
However, Xiao Fang is a criminal, an arsonist to be specific.
When she was 10 she was caught setting a tavern on fire and ever since many are extremely untrusting of her.
Xiao Fang has some slight Inhuman ancestry that manifests in her eyes, which are phoenix shaped and seem to be filled with constantly shifting fire
Born a slave Xiao Fang worked manual labour until she was 8, due to this upbringing she is very crass, using swear words and street slang without the polite niceties of upper-class society.
As she grew her overwhelming beauty began to be noticed and she was given as a gift to Young Lady Xingwei Qi, the second daughter of Patriarch Xingwei Han.
The 2 became rather close over time despite the difference in status and would spend lots of time visiting the market in the capital and studying for the Imperial Exams together.
Xiao Fang is of average height for her age at 4'8.
She had midnight black hair that reaches her back and phoenix shaped eyes that seem to glow with fire.
Her skin is the colour of flawless white jade.
Xiao Fang is well built for a young girl and is very athletic, with slender, sleek muscles due to her time as a manual labour slave although most of this muscle has faded after 4 years of luxury.
She cares little for social niceties and is very independent.
Xiao Fang desires her freedom, to be able to live without care and without having to obey others, she also wishes to become the richest having seen just how great the rich life is.
Xiao Fang is a genius at fighting and would have no trouble fighting off other slaves trying to take her stuff.
Xiao Fang is a Transcendent beauty and any who see her, male or female are instantly entranced.
Due to her upbringing, Xiao Fang has an Indomitable Will, she will never give up or falter.
Although she doesn't know it, Xiao Fang's future in cultivation is immeasurable.
She has also been incredibly lucky since birth, at least if you ignore slavery and always seemed to find whatever she needed.
However, Xiao Fang is a criminal, an arsonist to be specific.
When she was 10 she was caught setting a tavern on fire and ever since many are extremely untrusting of her.
Xiao Fang has some slight Inhuman ancestry that manifests in her eyes, which are phoenix shaped and seem to be filled with constantly shifting fire
Born a slave Xiao Fang worked manual labour until she was 8, due to this upbringing she is very crass, using swear words and street slang without the polite niceties of upper-class society.
As she grew her overwhelming beauty began to be noticed and she was given as a gift to Young Lady Xingwei Qi, the second daughter of Patriarch Xingwei Han.
The 2 became rather close over time despite the difference in status and would spend lots of time visiting the market in the capital and studying for the Imperial Exams together.
Xiao Fang is of average height for her age at 4'8.
She had midnight black hair that reaches her back and phoenix shaped eyes that seem to glow with fire.
Her skin is the colour of flawless white jade.
Xiao Fang is well built for a young girl and is very athletic, with slender, sleek muscles due to her time as a manual labour slave although most of this muscle has faded after 4 years of luxury.
AN: Alright it seems everyone wants to see the rolls. I will try and keep this story overall light on the mechanics and more narrative-based. Also although you have the trait Transcendent Beauty, she is 12 so it more manifests as if she was an ultra-cute/adorable kid. Any advice, criticisms or corrections is welcome. Also here is the link to your character sheet. Character Sheet
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Xiao Fang stared at Xingwei Qi's sleeping form. Lady Qi had to be at the dining Hall by 8 or the Patriarch would be mad. Xiao Fang walked over to a bucket placed in the corner of the room. The maids had gotten used to this morning ritual long ago and now simply prepared a bucket of ice water in advance.
"Wake up Young Lady! If you are late to breakfast your father will be furious." Predictable Lady Qi simply rolled over so she was facing away from her handmaiden.
"Well, ya brought this on yourself," Fang muttered as she picked up the bucket of ice water with a grunt. Even 4 years after she had stopped manual labour she still retained some of the muscles built up. Fang tipped the bucket onto its side and watched as the ice-cold water splashed onto Lady Qi's face.
"Aaaaaaah!" screamed Lady Qi and she flailed her arms around in surprise. After a few moments of wild flailing, she calmed down and glared up at Xiao Fang.
"Handmaiden Fang how many times have I told you not to do that?" Lady Qi shouted as she crossed her arms.
Xiao Fang stared at her impassively for a moment before giggling slightly and responding.
"Sorry Young Miss, but I, your humble servant have been given the task to wake you even if it means dumping a bucket of water on you, ya know?"
"You're enjoying this way too much . . ." Lady Qi muttered before groaning and rolling out of bed. "Well, since I'm awake might as well get ready."
Xiao Fang nodded and grabbed a nice dress robe from the closet. Lady shook her head "No, Handmaiden Fang. How many times do I have to tell you? That's a party robe, not a home robe. "
Her servant stared at her blankly for a moment before shrugging. Xiao Fang had been raised a dirty slave and even after 4 years of remedial training was often left speechless by some upper-class practices.
What did it matter if it was a dress robe or a swimming robe or whatever so long as it fit?
Xiao Fang went back over to the closet and grabbed 6 robes at random.
Lady Qi sighed before selecting one of them, a blue dress with wide sleeves that had swirling tides sewn into it.
Xiao Fang stood behind her and helped tie the sash. After brushing Lady Qi's hair the two of them walked to the dining hall where Patriarch Xingwei Han and his wife were waiting for them.
Lady Qi's mother Xingwei Lan smiled brightly at them before beckoning them over.
When Xiao Fang and Lady Qi arrived at the dining table Lady Lan began to speak about some frivolous noble gossip. While Xiao Fang tuned her out as she normally did Lady Qi listened with rapt attention. Suddenly Xiao Fang felt lady Qi elbow her and turned a questioning look at her.
"So, what do you think Handmaiden Fang?" Xiao Fang blanched. Being caught ignoring the patriarch's wife would cause a lot of trouble. When in doubt use flattery.
"I, your humble servant think that whatever choice you make is undoubtedly the right one"
Lady Qi snorted slightly before smiling victoriously "Alright then it's decided. Were going!"
Xiao Fang felt dread fill her heart. Just what had she signed up to?
SIghing she sat down at an empty seat and began eating her breakfast.
It seemed to be some kind of crab with a red shell and a smokey after taste.
It probably cost as much as every item Xiao Fang owned combined.
Xiao Fang wished she would one day become rich enough to afford food like this every day.
While Xiao Fang did get a weekly allowance that was frankly ridiculous for her age, it still wasn't close to the wealth she desired..
What did she mostly spend it on? Choose 2
[]Saved it + 100 Silver Taels
[]At a Dojo + Skill CQC lvl 5
[]On books + 1 Lvl to History, Science, Law, Poetry, The Art of War
[]On a weapon
--[] Write-in
--[]Bow
--[]Sword
--[]Spear
--[]Daggers
[]On gambling(Chance to make or lose lots of money)
[]Write in: something else(Note has to be approved by me)
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ninjastar
(Verified Taoist Immortal)
- Location
- Your mom's house
do you mean a write in to do acting training or saving the money and spending it on acting lessons later? Both are fine
ninjastar
(Verified Taoist Immortal)
- Location
- Your mom's house
choose 2
DangerKitty
shoddy writter
- Location
- lala land
[X]Saved it + 100 Silver Taels
[X]Write in: On books related to running a buisness (+2 to law and management)
Figured if we want to be rich then we probably study how to properly manage and run a shop. narrowed the scope of the books in the interest of a higher bonus due to a narrower focus (2 focuses instead of 5).
is that good @ninjastar
also. are our eyes literally shaped like a bird? or do we just have phoenix eyes? the description is kinda weird. the image in my head is that we literally have something akin to the batman symbol for eyes.
[X]Write in: On books related to running a buisness (+2 to law and management)
Figured if we want to be rich then we probably study how to properly manage and run a shop. narrowed the scope of the books in the interest of a higher bonus due to a narrower focus (2 focuses instead of 5).
is that good @ninjastar
also. are our eyes literally shaped like a bird? or do we just have phoenix eyes? the description is kinda weird. the image in my head is that we literally have something akin to the batman symbol for eyes.
I wish to tender a formal complaint: This quest so far contains neither man or mountain. This is clearly false advertisement. I demand the title be changedd to "Little Girl and Ice Water Bucket".
Joking aside, I do like it so far. Arsonist is great, I look forward to setting things on fire.
Question: The character sheet says the bonus to fire is halved due to being female. What's the connection there?
Joking aside, I do like it so far. Arsonist is great, I look forward to setting things on fire.
Question: The character sheet says the bonus to fire is halved due to being female. What's the connection there?
Given that we have literal heaven defying luck, gambling isn't actually a bad option, at least to get a solid starting base for an economic empire. Easily enough to get rich enough to hire someone else to do the managing(or likely multiple someones, so they check each others work). The big problem is finding a place that would actually treat an inhuman criminal slave girl-child fairly. But gambling is a legit option to get into the very rich category.
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- Location
- Home
Something something Yin Yang something something.
ninjastar
(Verified Taoist Immortal)
- Location
- Your mom's house
Fire is Yang, females have a weaker affinity for Yang and a stronger affinity for yin. Man and Mountain is because the Chinese character for immortal 仙 is made of the characters for Man 亻and the character for Mountain 山. There will be some symbolism later on.
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ninjastar
(Verified Taoist Immortal)
- Location
- Your mom's house
for the write-in, it can have up to 5 levels, so +3 to law and + 2 to business would be allowed
Pheonix shaped eyes are a type of eye shape that is considered the most beautiful in Chinese culture.
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“This red phoenix eye is considered the ideal shape in Chinese culture; if you are born with it, you are said to have a charming beauty and wisdom. Many Chinese beauties and legendary figures have this eye shape.”
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DangerKitty
shoddy writter
- Location
- lala land
[X]Saved it + 100 Silver Taels
[X]Write in: On books related to running a buisness (+3 to law and +2 to Business)
ive never heard of that phrase. i don't really get it, but cool to know.
[X]Write in: On books related to running a buisness (+3 to law and +2 to Business)
ive never heard of that phrase. i don't really get it, but cool to know.
[X]At a Dojo + Skill CQC lvl 5
[X]On books + 1 Lvl to History, Science, Law, Poetry, The Art of War
edit. Did that help any?
[X]On books + 1 Lvl to History, Science, Law, Poetry, The Art of War
edit. Did that help any?
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ninjastar
(Verified Taoist Immortal)
- Location
- Your mom's house
could you reformat your vote? for some reason the vote tallying software is not counting it properly