In modern society the evolution of technology is a wolf in sheep's clothing: a blessing and a curse. Cure for the deadly disease is known and Stain is rare and scientists closed it behind an impenetrable wall known as the Pantheon Trials.

How far are you willing to go to save your loved ones?

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Team[ICARUS]

"For those we have lost and for those we can yet save."

Team[JUNO]

"Either you succeed or you fail. Either you win or lose, there is no in-between."

Team[TRITON]

”I don't know how I'm going to win. I just know I'm not going to lose.”

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SETTING

Theme

In 21XX the world is advanced enough for technologies far more complex and unfathomable for the average citizen. Not unlike in old medieval times, when common folks mistook technology for magic, so does the evolution of science enable talented individuals to use abilities beyond common comprehension.Only certain talented members of the society are allowed to join the Phanteon Trial. A harsh and proving test with the promise of great reward, scientist under the supervision of the government created to test and study so said gifts as well as to make a fortune and entertain the poor and miserable, making them forget their misfortune watching others suffer.Aside a handful of cases via the black market's deepest circles, there is no other known source except the winning prize of said Trials. Needless to say the list of questions are longer than the hopefuls, trying to win the cure for the disease known as the Stain. Much is unknown about the whys and hows, veiling the real motive of the government in mist. What truth lies behind the tall walls of the Trial grounds?

Gamplay

The campaign will be run with 5th edition of D&D, borrowing a mildly simplified system (speed and armor types will be not a factor for ProjectLAZARUS) with custom classes, abilities, mobs and items.Linear leveling system will be implemented, where players can earn XP through certain activities such as creation of art or role playing and exchange it to levels, skills, items and customables.

About the WOrld

In detail description of the Continent and each Zone can be found in our Discord Server.

A continent which once bloomed and prospered. Forests which had no end to them, rivers with water clear enough to be able to drink without purification and skies with unbearable fresh air. A world once uncharted and pure for the corruption of evolution.A view no-one can really imagine anymore. With the sudden appearance of a new apex predator it took not much time for the species to conquer the untouched lands. Under a blink of an eye evolution took over and the felines form tribes, civilisations and let room for their technology to take over their morality. Conflict is the nature of ours and as such history has been not spared from its bloody influence. The world had it wars, wounded, scarred even, however always finding a way to heal and survive. Just like the habitants claiming this planet theirs.In modern times our only continent is populated to its fullest. Only some nations remained to be able to claim untouched natural areas, keeping forests and grasslands protected from the destructive touch of their own kind. Nations residing in the single continent and close to it have their own regulations, own believes and own demons. Some of them face economical issues, some of them suffer from ethnical dangers and population crisis and some of them are currupt, led by nothing else but a mortal god: money.After the outbreak borders have been closed for a long time, pushing nations to the brink of collapse, forcing the government to open their gates endangering the spread of Stain. Even with that risk, they had to make sure infrastructure and transport continues and the citizens are spared from starvation or a civil uprising.

Midan

Capital city of Zone 13 is housing the world leading research company: HaLoCor. In the short spawn of the recent years the city started to bloom and masses tried to migrate here in hope of a better life. A fortune was spent to support the research and technological investment, making the upper classes prosper. However, as the saying goes: the rich become richer and the poor becomes poorer, the sudden exposure to attention and investors enables the city to nurture a darker side to it, offering black market, illegal transaction and crime zones to get significant.Ever since the ivory walls of the Trial Grounds have been constructed, after the discovery of a vaccine, many tried to get a hold of it avoiding the trial process, ready to commit to any means just to acquire a single shot. Many tried with no success. HaLoCor holds the key to salvation and is adamant on proceeding with the Trial, so the despair of many and much. The island is a fortress hosting not only the Trial Ground, but barracks to support the non-stop military presence, Warehouses and God knows what else.

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CREATION GUIDE

• Link to written aplication template
• Link to visual aplication template

Are you eager to get started with making your character? Then you've come to the right place! Below is a guide that will give you all the information needed to properly begin the process of bringing your character to life.

LEVEL

Each character will start at level 1! XP can be earned through activity.

Classes

Classes are divided into healing classes, tank classes, and damage-dealing classes. You may pick one for your character to learn!For detailed information please visit the Classes Gudie page below:

• Class Guide

STATS

Each character starts with 60 points, which can be fully customized. (Team perk points are getting added to this base number, making it 64 total).Do not forget to consider your class choice and plan your stats accordingly....In depth stat description can be found in the:

• Battle Guide

Height and Weight

Character height is measured at the shoulder.

Character weight is proportionate to the species and size of the cat.

Acceptable Colors

We want to give people the creative freedom with their designs, so most semi-realistic designs will be accepted. We will not accept sparkle cats or neon colors.Below you can see a perfectly acceptable design (on the left) and a non-acceptable design (on the right).

Eye Color

All eye colors are acceptable.

Mutations

Body Modifications

Because of the advancements in science, characters are allowed to have prosthetic limbs/body parts. We will not limit you on these so feel free to make as many as you desire.

Starting Gear

A character may only bring one item with them to start with. this starting item will have no stat bonus to it, but can change character behaviour.For example it could be an eye implant, ahearing amplifyer or a half-syntetic limb.Later in the game players will have option to upgrade equipment or items.

Barcodes

Each character has been marked with a barcode on their body. You can be creative with it! It can be placed anywhere on your character’s body.

Naming

Most cats have to names to claim, one is given to them at birth by their mother or father and the other is the family name carried through generations.

Afflicted Acquaintance

Make sure to give your character a reason to sign up for the trials. As the reward is a share of vaccine for the Stain, make sure to have an infected relative, friend or an important person in your character's life.

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ACTIVITY

Even though the group will only be available till a given period of time due to the campaign structure (2023 March - 2023 December), we will not operate on an extremely strict activity check. Due to the limited slots and short time it will be expected from players to be around and active, however we are all adults and real life, as is, is something we consider, as well as the global localisation of players wishing to join from every corner of the world.

NO Mandatory activity checks

However your progression will be locked behing participation in events. Activity will you earn currency to spend and XP to develop your character.

SEASONAL openings

will take place if needed, to replace inactive players is neccesseary.

Think not however, that there will be no activity on a daily basis. The group will have enough content for those who wish to be around every day or two, witch optional grind, rng rolling and a lot of obtainable rewards.

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TEAMS

Team[ICARUS]

Team Perk: +2 on WSD and DEX

Named after a brave sientist and curious individual, who even though did not came out victorious against death, his name became undying and remembered for generations to follow.

Thinkers and well wersed individuals in technolody and in fine combat arts. They are more likely to not rush to conclusions or headfirst into battle before serious consideration and research.If it comes to no other alternative, they usually find a smart way to combat, or get a job done.

House rules

• Respect and under no circumstances attack thy neighbor.

• Each and every conflict should be presented to your Team Leader and resolved in a suggested way.

• Do not steal from your teammates and do not threaten or blackmail them.

• Do not lie to your team leader.

• Do not let yourself be fooled by unfathomable heroism. Saving one is better, than losing two.

• Knowledge is power. Keep it from the other teams.

Words from your team Leader

Remember...
Curiosity should be the only force that kills a cat.

Team[JUNO]

Team Perk: +2 on CON and CHR

Juno, a powerful Goddess, equal to the God of Gods, mighty protector of her subjects. Charismatic beauty and fierce opponent, she is said to possess ethereal beauty and vital powers.

For those gathered under the name of her are a must to be powerful, often being in possession of strong leadership abilities, high skills in conversations and none the less a charismatic appearance. Should you step on their tails, be prepared to meddle with a mighty foe, who will not fail to surprise in your demise.

House rules

• No personal arguments should interfere with the team; problems that aren't dealt with will be examined by the team leader.

• In the face of danger one shall not flee without the command to do so; follow your team leader's orders.

• No man left behind; no one falls behind and gets left to swim on their own in this team.

• One shall never kill an team member or an innocent soul.

• All information learned must be shared with the team leader and others within the team.

• Nerver bite the hand that feeds you ; don't lie and manipulate your team leader.

• You are encouraged to gather as much information from the other teams and learn what you can from them. You may use any tactic other than killing them.

Words from your team Leader

Our strength comes from within; it isn't a feeling and it isn't a thought. It is something much deeper than that.

Team[TRITON]

Team Perk: +2 on INT and STR

The group was originally founded by a pair of brothers that each had qualities to lead on their own merit, but together, they were a force to be reckoned with. One often brandished his strength during trials, while the other used his intellect to help his team evade the many dangers that threatened to stop them. Perhaps those very traits they owned are what lead to their downfall...

These individuals are typically fighters who are not afraid to ask dangerous questions, and often face danger head-on with an uncanny boldness that’s not often seen. This group is truly a wild card that everyone should be careful of. They are a colorful bunch, however, at the end of the day, they keep one another close, as though they are small a family. Sticking up for one another and defending each other at the drop of a dime.It wouldn't be wise to underestimate them and their willpower.

House rules

• You are to respect your Team leader, as well as your teammates.

• Everyone’s opinion matters. We are a team, and will function as such. Do not be afraid to speak what is on your mind.

• Should conflict occur, bring it to your Team leader so that it can be resolved civilly.

• Do not turn against one another. Our strength comes from each of us being united in our goals.

• No information should be kept from your Team leader. You are to report to them immediately so that they may communicate with the others on the information gained.

• There is to be very little communication with the other teams. Do not share any information of ours with them.

• No blade should be raised against one of our own. If another initiates a fight, you are free to defend yourself.

Words from your team Leader

Do not forget...
Only together will our goals be realized.

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DATABASE

• PLAYERS
• TEAMS
• CLASSES
• Battleguide
• MOBS [tbc]
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CLASSES

• Mystic
• Biomancer
• Bastion
• Revenant
• Phantom
• Gunslinger
• Psyblade
• Thaumaturge
• Cipher
• Shade

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Healing Classes

Mystic

Role: Pure Reaction Healer
This powerful healer uses the energy and matter around them to keep their teammates alive with potent healing and shielding abilities.

Biomancer

Role: Prevention HoT Healer
A high tech scientists who aids his team in need using neurotic impulse therapy and self fabricated bio weapons.

Tanking Classes

Bastion

Role: Mitigation Tank
This class has a large variety of mitigation and shields, as well as powers that can help sustain damage and hinder their targets, keeping the focus on them and away from their teammates.

Revenant

Role: Leech Tank
A high HP warrior, whom focuses on self healing and death prevention abilities to fend for himself and have the attention of his foes on himself.

Phisycal DPS Classes

Phantom

Role: Burst Melee DPS
A deadly and versatile close combat dps, who uses potent poison and sedative mixtures to suppress it's opponents and cause them dream like hallucinations while finishing them off.

Gunslinger

Role: Sustain Ranged DPS
Sustain physical ranged damage dealer class whom, can stay on the battleground for extended periods of time comfortably, having it's strength in out-speeding their opponents and fighting from far away.

Magical DPS Classes

Psyblade

Role: Sustain Melee DPS
This user’s psionic abilities are infused with their weapon of choice, making their attacks a deadly combination of melee damage and short-ranged psychic attacks that are sure to bring any target down.

Thaumaturge

Role: Burst Ranged DPS
This caster uses the secrets of arcane magic to unleash devastating damage upon their foes, but they must be careful, for they have very little health and can be injured quite easily.

Hybrid Classes

Cipher

Role: Ranged Support
This class uses their knowledge of cellular structure and DNA to help in healing their allies, protecting and boosting their strength, while having the capability of attacking from afar.

Shade

Role: Utility melee DPS
A sneaky low damage utility class, which focuses on buffing his allies and creating a favorable fighting environment for the team, than battling himself.

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HALL OF FAME

• Who do you Fight for?
• Actions and Skills
• Rolling
• Dictionary

PROMOTION POSTER

WHO DO YOU FIGHT FOR?

Custom Weapon Quest

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BATTLEGUIDE

How combat works?

Our battle system will be highly similar to the mostly well known 5th edition D&D battle system, changes only made to make it easier on database end and to the players. Should you be someone new to the system, or battle itself or a veteran we hoped you will find no problem to getting comfortable with it.

Battle as it is, a turn event chain, where players react to the presented situation, make decisions and work together (hopefull) to overcome the obstacles presented by your GM. Actions are executed throug rolling, let it be using a skill or asking for certain skill checks (fe.: stealth check, exploration ckec, intimidation check and so on).

In ProjectLAZARUS we make no differnece in fighting, when it comes to battle your environment or your fellow players.

• Stats
• Actions and Skills
• Rolling
• Dictionary

Stats

Your stats are the deciding factor when it comes to battle or wish to have any effect on your environment or on other players. Make sure to design your character to fit its stat pool, ensuring its class will benefit from it (or not, if you so chose to)

Strength
(STG)

measuring physical power
Close combat skills, Heavy weapon users, Physical fighters, auto attacks, Heavy object moving
Classes relying on it: Bastion, Revenant, Phantom

Dexterity
(DEX)

measuring agility
Initiative, Speed, Dodges, Stealth, Physical combat
Classes relying on it: Gunslinger, Shade

Constitution
(CON)

measuring endurance
Health Points, Stamina, Endurance, Willpower
Classes relying on it: Bastion, Revenant

Intellect
(INT)

measuring reasoning and memory
Manapool, Intellectual strength, Spiritual combat, Magic based skills, Logic, problem solving
Classes relying on it: Psyblade, Thaumaturge, Cipher

Wisdom
(WSD)

measuring Perception and Insight
Knowledge, Decisionmaking, Intellectual diversity, Studium, Lexical knowledge
Classes relying on it: Mystic, Biomancer, Cipher

Charisma
(CHR)

measuring force of Personality
Persuation, Manhandling, Conversations, Influencing
Classes relying on it: none

Ability Score modifiers

Stat Points	Modifier Value
1	-5
2-3	-4
4-5	-3
6-7	-2
8-9	-1
10-11	0
12-13	+1
14-15	+2
16-17	+3
18-19	+4
20-21	+5
22-23	+6
24-25	+7
26-27	+8
28-29	+9
30	+10

Rolling

Battles and check are decided by the might of the dice. Generally if you wish to alter the plot in any way, aquire knowlege or insight or execute anything you will need to roll for it.

Dice

Rolling works via tatsu discord bot.
The dices used in our game will be:
d4 (4 sided dice)
d6 (6 sided dice)
d20 (20 sided dice)

Rolling for an attack

When you want to attack, you declare it to the table (however you like, and I encourage you to get descriptive). Your DM should let you know if your character has any bonuses or penalties. They’ll then ask you to roll for an attack. You’ll take your d20, roll it, and add your Attack Modifier to that number. Finally, compare the total number against the Armor Class (AC) of your target.In pvE situation enemy AC's are usually not revealed to players.Stepps as follows:

1. Declare an Attack

2. Determine bonuses & penalties (Advantage or Disadvantage)

3. Roll 1d20 (one 20-sided die)

4. Add your Attack Modifier to the number rolled

5. Compare the total to the AC of your target

If your attack matches or beats your target’s AC, you score a hit. Also, if you roll a natural 20, you score a critical hit.

Rolling for an auto attack

If you’re using a weapon, you’ll use whatever damage die corresponds with the weapon.Make sure you know which die or dice to use when rolling damage.Now, you add either your Strength or Dexterity modifier to the damage. Which one you use depends on the type of weapon.Stepps as follows:Total Damage = Damage Die + Ability Modifier

Spellcasting

Spells work different than mundane weapon attacks. While they have a set damage die like weapons, most spells don’t add your spellcasting ability modifier to damage. It depends on the wording of the spell or cantrip. So, make sure you know the details of what you’re casting.

Dictionary

Below you will find a handy gude and eplanation of each battle releated words and terms.

PvE
Player versus Environment. A battle type where players fend agains non player characters or monsters.

PvP
Player versus Player. A battle type where players fend agains other player characters.

HP
Hit Points. The total health a character has. Upon losing all a character will get KO-d, unable to continue fighting, or even die.

AC
Armour Class. Your character's defense. the number decides if you get hit or not without executing dode or other skills.

Iniciative
Determines the number of which a player can exectute its actions compared to others. The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.

Perception
Passive wisdom. The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses or knowledge.

Combat Terms

Critical Hit
A 20 roll on the d20 dice. Either means double damage on the attack or opcional custom action accepted by your GM.

Critical Failure
A 1 roll on the d20 dice. Either means double damage on hit or opcional custom penalty accepted by your GM.

Single target Attack
An attack which only afect a single target.

AoE Attack
Area of Effect attack, which takes effect in a zone, hitting multiple targets.

DoT
Damage over Time effect, a damage type which takes effect throutght multiple rounds.

HoT
Heal over Time effect, a healing type which takes effect throutght multiple rounds.

Buff
Beneficial effect to someone.

Debuff
Noneneficial/Negative effect to someone.

CC
Crowd Control. Any movement altering effect.

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Seraph

XP Shop
Seraph, a six-winged angel; the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. Make no mistake, however the distributor importing the goods into the Trial Grounds, offering you the chance to surpass the biological limitation of yours is not the guardian angel they are posing as. The origin or manufacturing of the questionable products are unknown, however they do seem to work without any drawback. There are no information if the dealer is working for HaLoCor or an independent merchant, however it seems the managed to offer a solid and stable platform to make your purchase.

Booster Shot

Cost: 5 XP
Adds [+1] to any chosen stat.
Can not be traded or sold.

Stat Adjustment

Cost: 2 XP
Adjusts stat numbers.
Can not be traded or sold.

CUSTOM SKILL

Cost: 20 XP
Skill designed by the player.
Can not be traded or sold.

CUSTOM EQUIPMENT SKILL

Cost: 20 XP
Skill tied to an equipment and designed by the player.
Can not be traded or sold.

LOOTBOX

Cost: 2 XP
A container of random items.
Can not be traded or sold.

Scrapyard

UPGRADES

EQUIPMENT AND SKILLS

LOOTBOX

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