A Bro's Life (AGG-ish Anime Bro Quest)

A wonderful choice of character.

The next thing we will decide concerns your Partner, or rather if you will start with one. Do you already have a Partner that you've Bonded with?

[] Yes - You've got a Partner that will help you fight and give you power. In return, you'll protect them from the Organization that hunting them. Though you're not sure how you'll do that.

[] No - You don't have a Partner. While you might have some knowledge or theories about the Supernatural world, you haven't had any physical interaction with it.

If you choose to start with a Partner, how did you meet them? For that matter, who sought the other out?

[] Stumbled Into It - You weren't really looking for a Partner. Nor were they looking for you. You just kind of...ran into each other during a tense moment that led to you making a Bound. Now, you're fighting together. (Starting Partner Bond: Victims Of Circumstance)

[] A Proposition - Your Partner sought you out. You're not sure why, but they really wanted to team up with you. Maybe it was your personality, your pure strength, or maybe they just felt sorry for you. Either way, they came to you and now you're working together. (Starting Partner Bond: A Monster's Confidence)

[] I Summon You - You've been looking for a Partner for a while. You were well aware of the Supernatural world, and have been looking for a way to get into it. You finally found one when a "Summoning Ritual" you read about online actually worked. Now you've got your own awesome Partner. (Starting Bond: By Your Will, Summoner)

And what object did you use for the contract? What must be protected, lest you lose your Partner?

[] A Book

[] Your Cell Phone

[] A Tokusatsu Action Figure

[] Write in...

Now, if you choose to not start with a Partner, go ahead and ignore both the previous vote and the next vote. Before we continue though, I'm sure you're all wondering what exactly separates you and your Partner. What makes them different from you besides the obvious?

Unlike you, Partners begin the game with point in specific Skills right from the start. They still have Bonuses and Deduction like you do, but they don't have to really on Tags to start with points in Skills. They just have them to reflect their experiences and knowledge from their time in the Supernatural World. In addition, all Partners start with 40 points in all Supernatural Skills, have Special Skills Unique to them that replace others, 50 points in a Martial Art of their own, and Traits that represent what kind of Mythical Monster they are.

Partners behave the same way that you do when it comes to Gameplay with the exception that you have no control over how they spend their time. They'll choose their own schedule and what they think is important to spend their time working on. You can suggest or ask them to do something else. But whether they listen will be determined by your Relationship Rank and Bonds.

You learn whatever Martial Art the Partner knows the moment you make the contract. You start with only 10 points in it, however the Skill will be treated as a Bonus Skill and rise at the same rate as others. This will last until you 50 points in the Martial Art. At that point the Martial Art will become a Normal Skill, as the techniques start getting more difficult to learn/understand. Once it hits 75 points, the Martial Art will become a Debuffed Skill as you are getting close to completely Mastering it. You'd need to find an actual Master of the Martial Art to be able to over come this debuff.

When Combat Starts, you will get the option to designate what target you and your Partner will focus down. If you don't have a preference or a plan in mind, it will default to Monster Vs Monster and Human Vs Human. If at any point your Partner wants to team up with you or vice versa, both of your relevant Skills will be combined to determine the outcome of the fight.

Now then, if you all start with a Partner, what Monster do you have?

[] Gryphon - A Proud, Majestic Predator, that will lead those who follow it into a New Dawn.

Bonus To: Speech And Perception

Deductions To: Barter And Medicine

New Skills: Smithing Replaced With Flying

Evolves Into: The Predator King

Martial Art: Shouting Hurricane Style - By combining the force of one's blow with the force of one's voice , the practitioner can strike with the power of the wind behind his every attack. The user's voice must be powerful enough to create such forceful winds, thus having large lungs, an eccentric personality, or a beautiful singing voice are required to use this style. Corresponding Skill: Speech


[] Naga - A Clever, Secretive Snake, that plays those around her like a strings on a fiddle.

Bonus To: Barter And Evasion

Deductions To: Empathy And Education

New Skills: Replace Explosives With Poisons

Evolves Into: The Serpent Queen

Martial Art: Secret Striking Snake Style - The user's attacks are silent and deadly, striking the opponent when they least expect. Knowing how to lull your opponent into a false sense of security is key for this Style. If one's opponent doesn't know an attack is coming, how can they prepare for it? Corresponding Skill: Evasion


[] Cursed Gauntlets - Weapons with Minds all their own who's only purpose is to be worn and used.

Bonus To: Martial Arts And Resistance

Deductions To: Speech And Evasion

New Skills: None

Evolves Into: Varies By User

Martial Art: Unyielding Mountain Technique - The user becomes as a mountain. Unmovable, unbreakable, yet hitting with enough force to shake the earth beneath them. This Style requires the user to not just be physically resilient, but mentally and spiritually as well. For only when all three are in balance does this Style truly shine. Corresponding Skill: Resistance


[] Valkyrie - A winged, Warrior Woman from on high, sent to bring victory to the righteous.

Bonus To: Melee Weapons And Tactics

Deductions To: Evasion And Barter

New Skills: Smithing Replaced With Flying

Evolves Into: The Maiden Of Victory

Martial Art: Shining Battle Saint Style - This Style focuses on turning the User into an Exemplar of Combat. While their primary weapon is the sword, they learn to use all weapons ways that no other can. When a practitioner of this Style enters the battlefield, they take control of it and turn the tide to whichever side they favor. Corresponding Skill: Melee Weaponry

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Note: If a certain Mythical Monster wasn't here that you want, I'm sorry. I didn't want this to take too long, and narrowed it down to 4 choices.

2nd Note: Keep in mind that, due to your Choice of "Swear On This Book" while you may start with one Monster, it doesn't prevent you from grabbing more later down the line.

3rd Note: I'm aware that if you choose to not start with a Monster, you're basically only voting for one thing. However, I feel like this already has enough votes and the next one will be about your Bro which I feel deserves its own Update.