[X] What kind of adventurer are you? A mage, a warrior, a priest, a rogue?
[X] How did you come to find me? What guided you to me?
[X] What do you look like? I can't actually, like, see you at all.
[X] What kind of adventurer are you? A mage, a warrior, a priest, a rogue?
[X] How did you come to find me? What guided you to me?
[X] What do you look like? I can't actually, like, see you at all.
[X] What kind of adventurer are you? A mage, a warrior, a priest, a rogue?
[X] How did you come to find me? What guided you to me?
[X] What do you look like? I can't actually, like, see you at all.
Better (imho) version of "what Kind of adventurer are you"+"what do you look like"+ group:
[X] What kinda adventurers are in your group? Like cliche rpg class+species(you seem to have more hands than a human normally has)
If we get a species name we can analyze it.
[X] Do you know/did you find any spell(scrolls) and could you write/copy them into me? [] Who is with you?
[X] What do you plan to do now? Are there any books I'd lose access to if I don't copy them now?
[X] What kind of adventurer are you? A mage, a warrior, a priest, a rogue?
[X] How did you come to find me? What guided you to me?
[X] What do you look like? I can't actually, like, see you at all.
Hearing they are a mage or a rogue and hearing their species ability could be interesting for our book.
Tells of the abilities we might expect from them.
Thought: I'm just a bit curious about the whole "corpse" thing - we were told the book is our new corpse. Were we sentient? (Next time we get a chance to analyze things, maybe analyze what a 'Handbook' is?)
[X] Tell me what drives you, your goals?
[X] What kind of adventurer are you? A mage, a warrior, a priest, a rogue?
[X] How did you come to find me? What guided you to me?
[X] How did you come to find me? What guided you to me?
[X] What kind of adventurer are you? A mage, a warrior, a priest, a rogue?
[X] What do you look like? I can't actually, like, see you at all.
A partner story to Reborn as a Book has been transferred over to Sufficient Velocity!
Reborn as a Wisteria: The [ERROR] of the… System's Pre-Integration Testing? can be found over here!
It started off as a solo story and made it up to Chapter 11. When I learned of Quest Stories, it was actually the first story I thought of that I thought would work, but I wanted to try my hand at it before doing so. Hence, Reborn as a Book was, well, born!
Wisteria, while in the same world, takes place in a vastely different area with a very different trajectory. I hope you all might give it a chance, at least a peek. It will be on the opposite schedule to Book.
Cuttle opened up to our previous conversation. It was a few moments before the untensil was pressed to my page. "Now, where were we?'
"Well, I would actually like to start off with an apology." With a thought, I brought forward the definition of 'Bond' that I had transcribed earlier. "I wasn't aware of what a 'Bond' was and I'm not sure why you were the one I was bonded to, but at the very least, thank you for finding me."
Stillness stretched out between us. As I was starting to feel a little awkward, Cuttle began to write. "I may have over exaggerated with my reaction. I was… annoyed when I received the notification. A detour we were not prepared to take, then just to find a book. I have not met an Initiate before, but I hear the transition can be quite confusing."
"You aren't wrong. I have been given no information. Just kinda piecing things together as I go along." I paused, a thought coming to mind. "That actually raises a question for me. How did you find me? If you weren't nearby and I was also wedged behind something."
"The notification informed me of your location. It is why I ultimately decided to find you."
"Bonds don't normally tell you where the other is?"
"No. I believe there are some benefits, but I am not wholly aware of them." Mentally, I nodded along. It made some sort of sense. There would have to be something about a Bond that made it special enough to be considered its own thing. "On the topic of apologies. It would be prudent to offer my own. In regard to you stating your profession and level. Sharing your class can be quite common. Level as well, when warranted. Though personally I believe throwing your level around to be quite uncouth. For yourself, as a new Initiate, I would consider it wise to keep your level to yourself."
I mulled over the advice. "I can do that. Limited communication does make that easy to do. Haha!" My focus flicked to that section of the conversation. With a thought I erased the declaration of my 'profession', deciding not to correct Cuttle on what it actually was just yet. "Would it be out of place to ask what you are? Your Class or Profession, if you are willing to share it?"
Surprisingly, Cuttle didn't seem to hesitate to respond. "I am a Mystic Monk. I evolved recently from an Acolyte."
'Evolved?' I paused at that. Eryngo had mentioned unlocking classes and had mentioned something about evolving at level 10. 'Analyze.'
Evolved: The process of having changed Class or Profession. This occurs every 10 levels.
Mana: 754/814(824)
'Well, more or less what I expected from the context, I guess?' It was a very limited explanation, so… "What is 'evolution'?"
"It happens every ten levels. It offers options for an 'Evolution' of your current Class or Profession. Some are fairly general, however there is always the possibility of gaining something different based on your actions, successes, Skills, and so on. It does usually come with a boost in stats as well."
"This may be a little self-detrimental but, why are you being so… informative?" I didn't really think about it before asking. It didn't seem like Cuttle was expecting the question either.
"In part, it is my apology for my earlier annoyance. The other, technically this is all information you would have received if you had started in an Initiation Zone, well, if a Guild or some other organization recruited you that is. After a short while, it should become fairly common information for most initiates."
"Well that only raises more questions… Thank you. Uh, do you have any questions?" I wasn't sure what, if anything I could actually shed some light on, but it seemed rude not at least offer the chance.
"What does a Handbook do? I will admit, I have heard stories of Initiates being placed in something… unique. Though I never really considered what that might mean for their Classes or Professions."
I considered the question for the moment. Even going as far as to Analyze the word.
Handbook: A concise reference guide focused on a particular subject, intended to be both accessible and practical. Handbooks typically offer clear instructions, essential facts, and straightforward advice, making them valuable tools for quick consultation or step-by-step guidance.
Mana: 744/814(824)
'Well, that was a very textbook explanation.' I took the time to transcribe the new definitions into my compendium. Cuttle waited patiently for me to respond.
"I'm not entirely sure? If I had to guess from my Skills, it is about collecting and gaining information and knowledge.'
The utensil tapped against the page for a moment. "Starting Skills can be a good indicator. They are what usually determines the first Class or Profession options… though I will admit ignorance as to how that works for Initiates."
"I am under the impression that what I went through was a little… unusual for Initiates?" I refrained from going into the full details of the 'Soul Shaping' process. "I think I had a little more influence into what I was supposed to get then I was meant to. Even then, I wasn't actually given much information on any of it. It was kinda, 'Choose form these options and off you go'.'
"We usually start collecting our starting Skills from a young age and it determines our beginning opportunities."
"Oh yeah! You aren't alone, are you?"
"No, I am with my party. There are three of us. Myself, Hapa, and Urchin."
"Who did you hand me to earlier?"
"That was Urchin."
'Had he actually heard me then? I would have thought he would have said something, especially if he knows about me now.' I pondered over that for a minute before deciding to set it aside. There was no rush to get to know everyone.
"I think… I have just one more question for right now?" A thought drifting back into my mind from that interaction. "What are you? Like, what do you look like?"
After a moments pause, Cuttle began to sketch.
"Woah."
He, Cuttle confirmed he was in fact a male of his species, let that little comment slide. Though I am fairly certain he had a chuckle over the little 'outburst'. He also confirmed that the next day they were going to be heading out towards Zyme, the nearest city and Initiation Zone. Thankfully, they were also going to be taking me along.
They were going to see if they could recruit someone to their party, potentially another Initiate. Cuttle was also interested in seeing what I might be able to bring to the party, if anything at all. I was also interested in that. At the moment I was leaning towards the possibility of being some sort of information gatherer. Not much else I actually had skills for at the moment.
'Maybe I will evolve into something interesting.'
As I thought over the possibilities, or potentially lack thereof, another rhythm slipped out of the void.
Okay! A lot of learning in this one. The next vote, I want to be a little interesting, if possible. This next vote is going to be about this new rhythm. What do you want this rhythm to be about?
To explain these options a little more. A spell scroll will grant a spell! It will be a random and basic spell, though I will do my best to keep it somewhat relevant. Skill Foundation, I will let you guys write in/plan a skill for this. The catch is, is that it will not be available right away. It will unlock the Foundation for a Skill, making it available in the Skill Shop/Tree when it is available. The Trait will be a very useful, especially for progression.
Majority Vote, No Approval
[ ] Spell Scroll
[ ] Skill Foundation
[ ] Trait – Knowledge Reservoir
To explain these options a little more. A spell scroll will grant a spell! It will be a random and basic spell, though I will do my best to keep it somewhat relevant. Skill Foundation, I will let you guys write in/plan a skill for this. The catch is, is that it will not be available right away. It will unlock the Foundation for a Skill, making it available in the Skill Shop/Tree when it is available. The Trait will be a very useful, especially for progression.
[X] Trait – Knowledge Reservoir
All 3 look very interesting.
But spell sounds much more findeable than the other 2.
Don't know how new skills would be found exactly, but the trait Sounds the hardest to get.
