Reborn as a Book: The [TBD] [ERROR] of the… System’s Pre-Integration Testing?

Processing… Complete!

Soul Points Spent: 2
Soul Points Remaining: 9
Current Soul Shape:
I am so getting a promoti- Ah! You finished with Phase 2 of your Soul Shaping! Excellente! Bravissimo!

Ooo! It seems the language packs are starting to be intigrated. Oh, right. You. Phase 3 of the Soul Shaping is going to take a moment to set up.
You see, this is probably one of the more exciting Phases! In this Phase, you are going to get to pick your Skills! Well your starting Skills anyway. Of which you get SIX! That is one whole skill more then the natives, those born into the Beta World, rather than brought in like you.

The first three tend to be rather Basic. Usually these are the foundations and are based off what you start off as.

The next two are based off the rather indepth and quite long (and personal opinion, rather boring) Aptitude Test. This Soul Shaping is so much more fun and interesting, do you not think?

The final skill is supposed to be your Beta Test Skill. We assign these to incoming Initiates to test how... creative your species can get with them. Every species has a different culture and way of thinking after all! Not to mention - [PUNISHMENT ERROR] Oh... It seems I have gotten a demerit. Well...

Enough about that. It is going to take me a minute to compile a list of Skill options for you. Since you did not take the Aptitude Tests, you bypassed the automation. So I will have to do this by hand. Do not worry! I will pick out some good ones for you.

In the mean time, here is a list of Skills someon-[STERN ERROR] other! Uh... Here is a list of someOTHER Skills that are from a totally random assortment of possibilities. Perhaps they can help give you some ideas of what to look forward to? Hmm?

Growth - Level 1 - Description: The ability to accelerate personal growth by channeling mana, allowing controlled expansion and development.
Photosynthesis - Level 1 - Description: The ability convert sunlight into essential nutrients, allowing the user to sustain themselves and gradually regenerate mana and stamina.
Nutrient and Water Absorption - Level 1 - Description: The ability to draw nutrients from the soil, nearby organic matter, and water sources, absorbing vital minerals and nutrients needed for growth and health.

Pheromone Manipulation - Level 1 - Description: The ability to produce pheromones within a small radius.
Poison Production - Level 1 - Description: The ability to produce a mild toxin

Illusions - Level 1 - *Warning: Skill Granted without Prior [ERROR] - Description: The ability to create realistic and dynamic illusions that can affect the senses of others.

Now, let me get that list of Skill Options together...

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Aka! I had to wait to see the final results before finalizing the Skill Options. I will have those ready to go tomorrow, 24/12/24 at 12:00 EDT (Dec 24th at 12pm).

In the mean time, feel free to use the sample skills above (that are totally not from another character) to discuss and theroize! Talk about and plan some potential Skills you would like to see? Potentially some cool combos!

Oh! And a heads up! Make sure to read the beginning of the Soul Shaping Stage 3: The Actual Stage very carefully tomorrow. Not only am I going to put in the details of how selection is going to work, but I am also going to give some pretty important hints about how the world works. A little meta-ish knowledge for you.

Earth was—and still is, I suppose—a rather curious world. While compiling the list of Skill Options for you, I came across a packet on your entertainment industry. Fascinating! Your people certainly are creative. Though, I must say, your belief that Health, Stamina, and Mana regenerate so easily is... optimistic. Some of your 'campfire' or 'rest' mechanics align more with reality, but entire Classes built around healing magic? Ha! Preposterous. Well, mostly. You are fortunate to begin with a Race instead of a Class. Hmm...

Ah, where was I? Oh, yes! Your Skills. I want you to think very carefully about your choices here. I have gone to considerable trouble to gather these for you. Normally, you would not even get to choose your Beta Skill! I have spoiled you, truly. It has cost me dearly, so you had better make it count. Remember: survival is paramount. Understood?

Here is how this will work: as I have mentioned before—hopefully, you were paying attention—you will start with 6 Skills.

The Fundamentals: Choose 3 Skills from the Base or Common Tiers.
The Aptitude: Choose 2 Skills from the Base, Common, or Uncommon Tiers.
The Beta: Choose 1 Skill from any Tier, including Unique.

This initial selection does not cost you any Soul Points. Inherently. However, based on tests with your fellow Initiates, I have noticed your kind has a penchant for power-greed. We want you to survive—that is the goal of the Beta World, after all! So, here is what I will allow:

For Fundamentals: Spend 3 SP to choose an Uncommon Skill.
For Aptitudes: Spend 5 SP to choose a Rare Skill.

You can already choose up to Unique for the Beta, so I will leave that temptation as is. Bear in mind, you only have 9 Soul Points left, and I have a very special surprise awaiting you in the final phase of your Soul Shaping. Let me know when you have made your selections, yes?

• Basic
  • • Mold Resistance - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability infuses you with a subtle protective property that prevents mold and decay. While exposed to damp or humid conditions, this skill ensures you remain intact and legible.
  • • Moisture Resistance - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows you to naturally resist moisture, preventing water damage, smudging, or warping of pages. Ensuring that the knowledge you contain remains pristine.
  • • Reading - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows you to comprehend text written within you.
  • • Sentient Awareness - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows you to perceive a small area around yourself, sensing movement, temperature changes, and the presence of nearby entities. This awareness is limited in range but allows you to detect and interpret basic environmental and social cues, even in the absence of sight or sound.
  • • Binding Renewal - Level 1
    • • Description: Through the natural wear and use of your pages and binding, you gradually restore your physical integrity. Minor repairs are performed automatically over time, such as smoothing creases or reattaching loose threads.
  • • Narrative Flow - Level 1
    • • Description: Through the rhythmic order of your written content, you generate a subtle internal energy that restores your physical power. The more organized and consistent your pages, the more effective this recovery becomes.
  • • Knowledge Absorption - Level 1
    • • Description: Through the passive absorption of information from your surroundings—whispers of conversations, ambient energy, or even the faint resonance of nearby texts. This assimilation of knowledge gradually restores magical power as you fuel yourself with insights and understanding.
  • • Writing - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows you to inscribe new words or symbols into your own pages at will. The writing appears as if created by an invisible hand and can include any language or cipher you understand.
  • Subtle Whispers - Level 1
    • Description: This ability projects faint, almost imperceptible whispers to those near you. The whispers are non-verbal and emotional, conveying feelings like urgency, curiosity, or comfort rather than distinct words.
• • Common
  • • Analyze - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability delves deeper into the essence of anything written in your pages or that you can perceive.
  • • Mana Manipulation - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can subtly influence the flow of mana around you.
  • • Mana Bolt - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can unleash a focused burst of raw mana at a nearby target.
  • • Shield Barrier - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can create a protective magical barrier around you.
  • • Spell Link - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can synchronize with a wielder's active spells.
  • • Structural Integrity - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows your physical form to become significantly more durable.
  • • Immaculate - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability is a simple but effective spell that cleans an area.
  • • Aura Detection - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows you to perceive the faint auras of magical or spiritual energies within a short radius.
• • Uncommon
  • • Encode - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can conceal information within your pages. Encoded writings are immune to most casual attempts at discovery.
  • • Decrypt - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can unravel and interpret encrypted texts, secret codes, or magically hidden writings.
  • • Infinite Layers - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability makes your pages defy the laws of physical space, allowing you to hold more knowledge and writing.
  • • Paper Control - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can manipulate paper.
  • • Adaptive Formatting - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can alter your pages layout dynamically, reorganizing text and diagrams to present information in the most concise or effective way. This makes complex ideas easier to comprehend at a glance and aids in problem-solving.
  • • Cartographer's Chronicle - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can create detailed maps of explored areas within your pages, updating them dynamically as new locations are uncovered.
  • • Wielder's Bond - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can form a lasting bond with a chosen wielder.
• • Rare
  • • Astral Manifestation - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can project an ethereal form of yourself into a nearby physical space.
  • • Pocket Page - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can transform a page into a dimensional storage space by turning objects into ink and inscribing their essence onto your pages.
  • • Spell Copy - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can temporarily absorb and store a magical skill or spell.
  • • Endless Pulp - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allows you to generate additional pages.
  • • Orikami - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can fold sheets of paper into intricate constructs imbued with a fragment of sentient energy, creating "spirit-folds."
  • • Script Seeker - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability requires knowledge of myth and lore to function properly.
  • • Sealcraft - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can create temporary magical seals. These seals can store minor energies, restrict access to specific areas, or act as simple protective wards.
• • Unique
  • • Sanctuary of Knowledge - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can project a faint aura of serenity and restoration around yourself, creating a rudimentary Sanctuary within a small radius. Those within this zone experience minor regeneration of Mana, Stamina, and Health at a slow but steady rate. This Sanctuary is unique in that it also sharpens the mind and soothes emotional distress, encouraging clarity and focus for studying or spellcasting.
  • • Archives - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability can extend your presence subtly into the surrounding space, creating an ethereal impression of shelves, scrolls, or even imaginary tomes in a small radius. While this projection is intangible and invisible to others, it allows you to mentally categorize and store vast amounts of information.
  • • Echoing Script - Level 1
    • • Description: This ability allow you, when you are placed near another book, scroll, or written text, to absorb its contents into your own pages. This creates an exact copy of the text within you.

I see you noticed the lack of information. Hehehe.
Each Admin does things differently, hence the varience in available information. But even still, there are limitations on what we are allowed to share.
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Alright! Down to the meat and potatoes.

I will admit, I've struggled in how to structure this vote. But I think I have a good idea for it. There are 3 Votes Present! The Fundamentals, the Aptitudes, and the Beta. These will each be planned votes. So make sure to do one for each of the three types! The layout will be as follows.

Plan has been Edited, see Below!**

Of course make sure you put the correct number of skills under each one. 3 for Fundamental, 2 for Aptitude, 1 for Beta. If you have any questions, please ask! There is Approval on this Vote, but make sure you read everything carefully!

Since tomorrow is Christmas day, and the potential complexity of this vote, we are going to extend the time from 24 hours to 35 hours. A.k.a.
Votes will be called: 23:00 25/12/24 (11pm on Dec 25th)

**EDIT: New plan format brought to you by Kermie!

[ ] Plan Name
-[ ] Fundamentals
—[ ] Fun. 1
—[ ] Fun. 2
—[ ] Fun. 3
-[ ] Aptitudes
—[ ] Apt. 1
—[ ] Apt. 2
-[ ] Beta
—[ ] Beta Skill
-[ ] SP Cost: X (if applicable.)