Shoujen

Shoujen by Larro

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Plot

A quest by Larro. It follows the adventures of Cecil and his rapidly growing party on their quest to right wrongs save the world, and murder anybody who gets in their way - several times, if needed.

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Cast

Protagonists

Cecil Von Central III, Human

Cecil has been tasked with completing his family's mission of killing Dart. Unfortunately his attempt failed rather badly, with Dart placing a Shoujen curse on him and sending him out into the world as a final torment. Cecil entered a spiral of depression and drunkenness, which was eventually brought under control when he began hearing voices that coerced him into taking action. Cecil is the focal point of the group, acting as a sort of figurehead to keep the others together.

Spells

Aer

Fire

Gravity

Crush

Black Hole

Heal

Cure All

Lightning

Shock

Bolt

Zaken

Ice

Light

Minor Binding

Minor Sealing

Confine

Banish

Rune Thought

Small Woodcraft

Small Stonecraft

Meteor

Wind

Wind Walk

Will of the Kings

Debarrast

Soul Heal

Soul Slash

Soul Lock

Skills and Abilities

Create Small Magical Objects

Read Runes

Special Status

Host (Voices)

Curse: Shoujen (Fully completed, but Mindslave removed)

Soul Bind: Nari

Secondary effect: Immortal

Possesses a Cell Stone crafted with the dust of a Philosopher's Stone shard

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Alexis, Catkin/Human

Alex was born and raised in Talimere, where she was subjected to derision and mockery due to her half-blooded status. A lifelong friend of Cecil, she caught up with Cecil soon after his voices coalesced into decent advice and immediately decided to help Cecil through this troublesome time. She planted a listening device on Cecil so she could hear his thoughts, but instead discovered the 'Cell Stone' she created only allowed her to interact with the voices in his head. After Cecil returned from the Dark Elf village, she turned the Dark Elf gem into a magic orb that protects Cecil's mind from his curse. She has recently come to terms with being a lesbian, and confessed her feelings to Cecil. Following that she accepted a marriage proposal from Cecil.

Spells

Balle Serithe Isivu Mal Zeeth

Create Golem

Create Small Mana Gem

Create Small Magic Object

Create Small Object

Create object

Create Big Object

Create Water

Disrupt Mana

Disrupt Thought

Mal Hydra

Manascir

Move Earth

Spike

Skills and Abilities

Create Potions

Create Acids

Special Status

Implanted Object: Cell Stone (Cecil)

Soul Bind: Nari

Secondary effect: Immortal

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Nari Sils, Dark Elf

Nari is the daughter of Norar, a corrupt and sadistic leader of a Dark Elf settlement. She was badly scarred and wounded when Cecil first encountered her, and Cecil decided to rescue her. Upon returning Cecil discovered that Norar was about to have her executed via Soul Petrification so that he would have a soulless, mindless, living doll for his own amusement. Cecil confronted Norar, and with the help of Alex managed to bring Nari to safety. Nari immediately developed a crush on Cecil, and has pursued him since. She has recently become soul-bound to Cecil and Alex, and has been united with her mother at last.

Spells

Cure Light Wounds

Soul Bind

Soul Block

Soul Heal

Soul Lock

Soul Slash

Skills and Abilities

Open Small Locks

See in the dark

Read and Speak Elvish

Special Status

Immortal

Soul Bind: Cecil

Soul Bind: Alexis

Implanted Object: Cell Stone (Cecil)

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Rebecca Joslyn, Human

RJ is a street rat who stole Cecil's orb. After its loss was noticed, Cecil confronted RJ. In spite of all expectations, Cecil managed to convince her to hand the orb over peacefully. She joined the party when she and Cecil accepted the same job, and has subsequently come into possession of the Goldeon watch. She has the unusual ability to see auras.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

Aura Sight-Allows the person to see the auras, providing them with information about a person's emotions and intent, as well as seeing magic

Special Status

Possesses the Goldeon Watch

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Felix Cathet, Dark/Light Elf

Felix first encounter with the party was as a member of Dart's Cerin Squad under orders to capture Cecil and kill the others, and came fairly close to succeeding. She was killed in the conflict, but was revived back to the brink of death thanks to the party's quick action. She was healed by the Catkin hospital, and it was soon revealed that Dart had cast Shoujen on her as well. The mental effects of the Shoujen curse have been removed, but she remained traumatized by the event until she lost her memories of her service to Dart. As of now she seems to be in relatively good mental health, and has elected to stay with the party for now.

Spells

Soul Blade

Soul Shot

Soul Slash

Warp (Not mastered)

Skills and Abilities

See in the dark

Read and speak Elvish

Special Status

Immortal

Curse: Shoujen (Physical only)

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Chel Sils, Dark-Elf

Nari's mother. Nari was unable to remember her, but did remember that her father forbade her from entering his room. This led to suspecting that Norar had Soul Petrified her and locked her in his room. This was confirmed when she was found in a room underneath Norar's bedroom. Upon becoming the first known person to be recovered from a Soul Petrification she revealed that her memories of that time were very fuzzy, with the only solid ones being Nari's birth, Nari's name, and that she had dreams of Nari. Although initially shocked, she has chosen to make-up for lost time with her daughter.

Spells

Soul Lock

Soul Slash

Soul Block

Soul Heal

Soul Grace

Soul Drain

Soul Peer

Skills and Abilities

See in the dark

Read and speak Elvish

Acting rich

Certified Soul Magic Instructor

Special Status

Immortal

Heir to the Dark Elf throne

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Gene Nilremm, Human

An intense young man who is driven to learn everything he can about Sage magic

Spells

Unknown Sage spells

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

???

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Allies:

Kathrin, Tigerkin

Kathrin lured Cecil and RJ into her lair under the pretense of recruiting mediators for a dispute. In reality, her plan was to use their souls to power a dark mana spell to kill the Catkin leader. Along the way Cecil battled and captured a Soulless, which convinced Kathrin to hire Cecil and RJ as assassins instead. She is motivated by a battle with Dart where her people were slaughtered while waiting for Catkin reinforcements that never came. She ceased her attempts on the life of the Catkin leader following the revelation that the so-called betrayal was orchestrated by Dart, and has now sworn vengeance on Dart. She has shown that while she's very determined, she's not very wise or competent.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

???

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Shera, Catkin

Shera is the catkin leader which Kathrin wanted killed. She lead her forces to join the Tigerkin in battle, but Dart interfered to direct them into the Forbidden Zone where they were slaughtered. She was one of the few survivors. She is prideful and resistant to compromise, but ultimately does what is best for her people. She defeated Bella with a well placed backstab, quickly ending that battle.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

???

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Antagonists:

Dart, Human(?)

Dart is the Master of Dark Mana. He has engaged in many horrific acts; he steals man's souls and makes them his slaves, then uses them to power his magic. His current goal appears to be killing world leaders in order to take their place. Dart is above the law.

Spells

All known Dark Mana spells

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Master of Dark Mana

Above the law

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Norar, Dark Elf

Nari's abusive father. Following Cecil's first visit to the Dark Elf settlement Norar decided to execute Nari via soul petrification. This prompted Cecil to brand him with a humiliating mark while rescuing Nari. He subsequently posted a 100,000G bounty for her return which only served to provide an impetus for the party returning to put an end to his shenanigans. Following the discovery of Nari's mother in his basement he confronted Nari, Alex, and RJ, and was crippled by guilt and sadness following an empathic attack. He has been arrested, and is awaiting the Dark Elf justice system. Nari is next in line for his position.

Spells

Soul Petrification

Soul Flare

Skills and Abilities

Read and Speak Elvish

See in the dark'

Special Status

Immortal

Humiliating mark

Jailed

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Wolfric Von Kaisen, Dark Elf

Wolfric attempted to stop Cecil from rescuing Nari. Cecil killed him with a thrown knife to the throat. The Dark Elf settlement chose not to revive him.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Immortal

Dead

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Bella, Human(?)

Bella was first encountered by Alex and RJ. At the time she had been presenting herself as a human girl being attacked by a soulless as a ruse to get close to the group. She immediately attempted and failed to subvert RJ with a magic puppet, giving away her intentions and spoiling the ploy. She confronted Cecil and triggered a failsafe spell on Felix before being run-through by Shera. She was inside the hospital when it vanished.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

Voodoo Dolls

Special Status

???

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Unknown, Soulless(?)

An alleged hired thug, he menaced Bella as part of a trap and fought Alex for awhile before she managed to pin him with a rock spike. He escaped following the defeat of Bella. His identity is unknown.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

???

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Gaia, Unknown

One of the Cerin and one of Dart's lieutenants. Gaia's mind is fractured, and is comprised of multiple voices debating what to do. Gaia was tricked into thinking he/she/it was ordered to report to Master L for orders instead of assassinating him, which lasted until Master L blew up Gaia's head. Current status is unknown.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

???

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Neutral or Indeterminate

Sir Gawain, Human

Sir Gawain spoke to Nari while attempting to find Alex. He is a captain in the royal army. Sir Gawain is above the law.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Captain in the Royal army

Above the law

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Master L, Human

The most powerful alchemist known, Master L trained Alex in alchemy and taught Cecil the basics of it as well. He is cocky and confident, and believes himself to be completely immune to harm. He possesses a Philosopher's stone. Dart marked Master L for death, and made an assassination attempt which failed after the assassin was confused into switching sides. After fighting the would-have-been assassin, Master L gave Cecil a shard of his Philosopher's stone. Master L is above the law.

Spells

All known Alchemy spells

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Master of Alchemy

Possesses Philosopher's Stone.

Immortal

Above the law

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King Rai, Human

King Rai is the Master who taught Elemental magic to Cecil. He decides which spells are allowed to officially exist within his kingdom. He may have been responsible for the destruction of the old School of Magic. King Rai is above the law.

Spells

All Elemental Magic

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Master of Elemental Magic

King of Humans

Above the law

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Lord Z, Human(?)

Lord Z is the master of Sage spells. He was present for the destruction of the old School of Magic, at which point he went missing. Lord Z is above the law.

Spells

All Sage Spells

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Master of Sage Magic

Missing

Above the law

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Selvia, Light Elf(?)

Selvia is the master of Time magic. Selvia is above the law.

Spells

All Time Spells

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Immortal

Master of Time Magic

Above the law

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Sar the Elder, Dark Elf(?)

Sar is the master of Soul magic. Sar is above the law.

Spells

All Soul Spells

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Immortal

Master of Soul Magic

Above the law

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King Calett Sils, Dark Elf

King Calett Sils is the father of Princess Chel Sils and grandfather of Princess Nari Sils. Calett Sils is above the law.

Spells

???

Skills and Abilities

???

Special Status

Immortal

King of the Dark Elves

Above the law

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Places

Central

This is the largest city on the continent, and the capital of the human lands. It is the birthplace of Cecil and home to both King Rai and the Royal Army.

Dark Elf Settlement

Nari Sils's home, and the place where Chel Sils was held captive

Talimere

Alexis' home town.

Resad

A large city, and the place where Cecil met RJ and Kathrin.

Tigerfolk City

The center of Tigerfolk society. This city is ruled by Kathrin.

Catfolk City

The center of Catfolk society. This city is ruled by Shera.

Forbidden Zone

An area where magic runs wild and uncontrolled. One of the most dangerous areas in the world.

The School of Magic (Ruins)

What was once the center of all magical learning and research was destroyed 12 years prior to the start of the story. It was the property of the Von Central family, until King Rai took ownership of it from Cecil Von Central III and declared it a historic landmark.

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Magic

Spells in Shoujen

Artifacts

Goldeon items

These artifacts appear to be normal gold items to a casual observer, but are quite potent in the hands of somebody who knows how to use them.

Goldeon watch

A gold pocket watch which grants the one who holds it the ability to find the location of any person they can name, and become undetectable for 10 seconds. It may have other powers, but they are not known.

The Goldeon Knife

A gold knife that can cut through anything except living creatures.

The Alimentor

Properties unknown.