This world is not young.
It is as old and scarred as time itself. These sands that envelope it...
It is as old and scarred as time itself. These sands that envelope it...
The Lost Realm (Zelda Artquest)
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Intro & Rules
Shadon
Likes Dragons
- Location
- Michigan
It is as old and scarred as time itself. These sands that envelope it are as much rock as bone. Each wind carries cries unheard for hundreds of years.
This is not a place where life flourishes.
Creatures may survive, but they suffer. Danger dogs them at every step they take. Resources are hard to come by.
And yet…
Here you are.
But…who are you, Zelda?
[] You are Sheikah. One in a long line of guardians to a bloodline that has been lost to the ages, your people have done all that they can in recent generations to survive and find meaning in a life where they cannot find purpose. The arts of stealth and magic are passed down from elders to young, and you are well aware of their teachings - though the specifics may yet elude you.
[] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
This is a spoiler box. I expect these to show up pretty often throughout the quest, and they will contain both rolls that have been done to determine game outcomes, and some hints! For now, just hints.
The Sheikah origin yields a more traditional LoZ experience in regards to relations. 'Humanoid' races are more likely to be friendly to you. You are also innately better at stealth and sneaking. You will get to choose a main weapon between daggers, shuriken, and claymore initially.
The Gerudo origin is a less traditional experience that may add additional difficulty. 'Monstrous' races are more likely to be friendly to you, while 'humanoid' ones may fear you. You are innately better at combat and survival. You will get to choose a main weapon between scimitars, spears, and bows initially.
Both origins open some paths and close others in the game, but neither closes off a complete ending. They will have a large impact on how others view you, at least initially.
The Sheikah origin yields a more traditional LoZ experience in regards to relations. 'Humanoid' races are more likely to be friendly to you. You are also innately better at stealth and sneaking. You will get to choose a main weapon between daggers, shuriken, and claymore initially.
The Gerudo origin is a less traditional experience that may add additional difficulty. 'Monstrous' races are more likely to be friendly to you, while 'humanoid' ones may fear you. You are innately better at combat and survival. You will get to choose a main weapon between scimitars, spears, and bows initially.
Both origins open some paths and close others in the game, but neither closes off a complete ending. They will have a large impact on how others view you, at least initially.
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Rules
- Write-ins are allowed when listed as an option; if there's ever a write-in that I think works exceptionally well I might choose that over majority-rules
- Be chill, have fun. I'm doing this for some creative fun and I'm excited to run it
- This is a pretty freeform game, but for some additional chance mainly in combat I have a loose system added in for stats and rolls. I'm going to be doing all of the rolling and will post the results in spoiler boxes beneath the action
- After posts I'll include spoiler boxes that include things like the rolls and hints. The hints are for players that want some more guidance on what their choices may lead to, such as "[x] choice is a harder path" or "[y] choice will be more roleplay-oriented than fighting". If you want to play totally blind, make sure not to read them
- Please be patient with updates! Sometimes I'm a bit slow since I like to plan things out and also am trying to make art with a lot of this.
Character Sheet & SIs
Shadon
Likes Dragons
- Location
- Michigan
Zelda
Melia
Gerudo Warrior
Your long-time training partner and kind-of rival. Plans to be Chief of the Gerudo. Embarking on a pilgrimage together.
Relationship: C B A S
Ganondorf aka "Dorfy"?
Archaeologist???
You met him in some ruins and he is very odd.
Relationship: C B A S
???: 2%
Gerudo
Body: 3
Mind: 3
Heart: 0
Body is for physical exertion, mind is for mental exertion, heart is for social interaction.
Health: 3
Feats
Combat Readiness: Advantage on combat-related rolls.
Bow Proficiency: No penalties to using a bow in combat.
Unmastered Weapons: -1 to non-bow weapon rolls.
Survival Instinct: +1 on survival rolls.
CSeye: Allows far-seeing and enhancement of vision.
Companion Animal: A stalhound pup aids Zelda in her quest.
Sand Skimmer: Allows Zelda to travel faster over sand than by foot. -1 to rolls involving the skimmer due to lack of training.
Well-Stocked Supplies: +1 to any supply checks.
Body: 3
Mind: 3
Heart: 0
Body is for physical exertion, mind is for mental exertion, heart is for social interaction.
Health: 3
Feats
Combat Readiness: Advantage on combat-related rolls.
Bow Proficiency: No penalties to using a bow in combat.
Unmastered Weapons: -1 to non-bow weapon rolls.
Survival Instinct: +1 on survival rolls.
CSeye: Allows far-seeing and enhancement of vision.
Companion Animal: A stalhound pup aids Zelda in her quest.
Sand Skimmer: Allows Zelda to travel faster over sand than by foot. -1 to rolls involving the skimmer due to lack of training.
Well-Stocked Supplies: +1 to any supply checks.
Article: A Special Interest, or SI are characters that fill the typical love interest role, except the relationship with them may or may not be romantic. Rather, they are people with whom Zelda can forge a special and lasting connection.
Melia
Gerudo Warrior
Your long-time training partner and kind-of rival. Plans to be Chief of the Gerudo. Embarking on a pilgrimage together.
Relationship: C B A S
Ganondorf aka "Dorfy"?
Archaeologist???
You met him in some ruins and he is very odd.
Relationship: C B A S
???: 2%
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Map & Quests
Shadon
Likes Dragons
- Location
- Michigan
Map
Quests
Pilgrimage: Undergo the Gerudo rite of passage by traversing the desert and taking on the tomb of the Chief.
Pilgrimage: Undergo the Gerudo rite of passage by traversing the desert and taking on the tomb of the Chief.
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- Location
- St. Petersburg
[x] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
UltimatePaladin
Aspiring Creator
[X] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
You have my attention.
You have my attention.
StellarMonarch
Myrmidon
- Location
- Québec
[X] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into theperson that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do notneed one. Your people excel incombat, both ranged and melee.
Not a fan of Zelda, but I'm listening.
Not a fan of Zelda, but I'm listening.
Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] You are Sheikah. One in a long line of guardians to a bloodline that has been lost to the ages, your people have done all that they can in recent generations to survive and find meaning in a life where they cannot find purpose. The arts of stealth and magic are passed down from elders to young, and you are well aware of their teachings - though the specifics may yet elude you
Derek58
Rocket Punch is Best Punch
- Location
- Getter Valhalla
[x] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
Rossum
Not a Cyberman
- Location
- Earth
[X] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
- Location
- NJ
[X] You are Sheikah. One in a long line of guardians to a bloodline that has been lost to the ages, your people have done all that they can in recent generations to survive and find meaning in a life where they cannot find purpose. The arts of stealth and magic are passed down from elders to young, and you are well aware of their teachings - though the specifics may yet elude you
[x] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
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Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
You have to use an x for your vote or the tally counter wont read it
There's not many art quests out there but the one's Ive seen have all been interesting so thats a decent hook.
- Location
- Florida
[X] You are Sheikah. One in a long line of guardians to a bloodline that has been lost to the ages, your people have done all that they can in recent generations to survive and find meaning in a life where they cannot find purpose. The arts of stealth and magic are passed down from elders to young, and you are well aware of their teachings - though the specifics may yet elude you
Valik Sparks
Sparky-chan
[X] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
[X] You are Sheikah. One in a long line of guardians to a bloodline that has been lost to the ages, your people have done all that they can in recent generations to survive and find meaning in a life where they cannot find purpose. The arts of stealth and magic are passed down from elders to young, and you are well aware of their teachings - though the specifics may yet elude you
[X] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
hughmann
Airman
- Location
- USA
You better edit that vote out or the mods are gonna ban you for voting on a closed vote. /s
A Nabooru Awakening
Shadon
Likes Dragons
- Location
- Michigan
[x] You are Gerudo. You are among the newest generation of proud warriors to grace this proud people. While the land may be harsh and your life harsher, this strife has shaped you into the person that you are. You have no singular purpose, and you do not need one. Your people excel in combat, both ranged and melee.
New Feat: Combat Readiness
Your life has not been easy, but it has given you strength.
I hope that it is enough.
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"Hey! Wake up, you lazy kid!"
You startle awake, the strange voice fading quickly from your memory as the sunlight stings your eyes. You blink, bleary, and stare up at Nabooru where she stands before you. Hands planted on hips, she glowers down at you; the mischievous smile she has shows that she's not really mad.
"Did you forget you have training again?! And Ilas has been waiting for you all morning." She knocks her arm against the pole next to her, still grinning. "If you don't get up soon, I'm going to let Melia have her pick of first exercise and have you run perimeter checks."
[] "Ugh, let me sleep. It's too early!" Try to skip training and your obligations.
[] "What training?"
[] "What's Ilas waiting for?"
[] Say/ask something else. Write-in.
-Also, let me know how my length/pacing is if you want. I'm not sure if people prefer longer updates with more to vote on, or shorter ones with more images.
New Feat: Combat Readiness
Your life has not been easy, but it has given you strength.
I hope that it is enough.
-
"Hey! Wake up, you lazy kid!"
You startle awake, the strange voice fading quickly from your memory as the sunlight stings your eyes. You blink, bleary, and stare up at Nabooru where she stands before you. Hands planted on hips, she glowers down at you; the mischievous smile she has shows that she's not really mad.
"Did you forget you have training again?! And Ilas has been waiting for you all morning." She knocks her arm against the pole next to her, still grinning. "If you don't get up soon, I'm going to let Melia have her pick of first exercise and have you run perimeter checks."
[] "Ugh, let me sleep. It's too early!" Try to skip training and your obligations.
[] "What training?"
[] "What's Ilas waiting for?"
[] Say/ask something else. Write-in.
What you choose to do with this introductory period is going to give you your starting stats and feats. You're going to have a chance to prioritize one of three stats, and have one as your lowest. You'll also get a chance to gain a few feats, be they combat, exploration, or social. You will also get the necessary equipment for your adventure and meet your first SI (special interest, not self-insert).
-Also, let me know how my length/pacing is if you want. I'm not sure if people prefer longer updates with more to vote on, or shorter ones with more images.
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Khona Moshr
Pink Flamingo Cabal Healer(they/them)
- Location
- Alabama
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[Jk] "Ugh, let me sleep. It's too early!" Try to skip training and your obligations.
[X] "What's Ilas waiting for?"
So will there only be three stats or do you have more planned?
A mix would probably be best, with it leanong to shorter ones if the images are can give the relevant information such as how a combat situation is going.
[X] "What's Ilas waiting for?"
So will there only be three stats or do you have more planned?
A mix would probably be best, with it leanong to shorter ones if the images are can give the relevant information such as how a combat situation is going.