GUIDE TO CHARACTER CREATION

What is a character?

A character is the role you play in the realms. You must first be born into the lands. The way you do this is through the Character Management System. This will walk you through the system and help you to understand it a little better.

[Eaxia, Character Management System]
Welcome, adventurer! You have entered the realm of Eaxia. You are now in our Character Management System, which is a place designed for you to choose what features your character will have, such as race, ability scores, and description. If, at any time, you feel that you need help, you may type HELP for basic instructions or you may use the REPORT command to get staff assistance (if available). Be sure to read all options carefully. When you are ready to proceed, type BEGIN to begin the character creation process.
You are inside.
Obvious exits: none.
>begin
You say, "Let's begin."

Please select one of the following options:

(1) I am a beginner and would like to select a pre-built character package.
(2) I am an advanced user and would like to select a race and character features myself.
(3) I am an expert and would like to select my race, ability scores, and character features myself.

At this point you must choose if you want the system to randomly generate your character or if you wish to create something unique. If you choose option 1 you will have the following options:

Choice:

>1

You say, "I am a beginner and would like to select a pre-built character package."

Please select one of the following options:

(1) I would like to select the Dwarven Fighter package.

(2) I would like to select the Elven Cleric package.

(3) I would like to select the Human Mage package.

(4) I would like to select the Halfling Traveler package.

(5) I would like to select the Human Monk package.

(X) I changed my mind and would like to go back to the previous menu.

These will allow you to create a character without having to know much about the stat system or having to locate a guild right off the bat. However you get no choice in how you look.

Option 2 gives you the chance to create your character's look while still not having to know much about the stat system but you still need to find your guild and join up. The last option gives you the most control over your character. If you choose option 3 this is what you see:

Choice:
>3
You say, "I am an expert and would like to select my race, ability scores, and character features myself."

Please select one of the following options:

(1) raise strength            (11) lower strength
(2) raise stamina             (12) lower stamina
(3) raise agility             (13) lower agility
(4) raise coordination        (14) lower coordination
(5) raise intelligence        (15) lower intelligence
(6) raise wisdom              (16) lower wisdom

(DONE) I am done adjusting my ability scores and would like to proceed to racial selection.
(EXPLAIN) Please explain what these ability scores are and what they do.
(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Current ability scores: Str 14   Agi 13   Int 14
                         Sta 14   Cdn 12   Wis 13

Remaining "points" left unspent: 0

Now here's where it gets tricky. This is where information on the stats comes in handy. What are the stats and how do they affect your character? The six stats, as written by Exxy and posted here wtih his permission, are:

Strength measures your character's muscle and physical power. This ability is especially important for fighters, barbarians, paladins, rangers, and monks because it helps them prevail in combat.
Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons. Intelligence is important for wizards because it affects how many spells they can cast, how hard their spells are to resist, and how powerful their spells can be. It's also important for any character who wants to have a strong assortment of skills.
Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, perception, and intuition. While Intelligence represents one's ability to analyze information, Wisdom is more related to being in tune with and aware of one's surroundings. An "absentminded professor" has a low Wisdom and high Intelligence. A simpleton (low Intelligence) might still have great insight (high Wisdom). Wisdom is the most important ability for clerics, monks, and druids, and is also important for paladins and rangers. If you want your character to have keen senses, put a high score in Wisdom.
Stamina represents your character's health and constitution. Stamina increases a character's health, so it's important for everyone.
Agility measures speed and reflexes. Exceptional agility scores can seem to give a person a sixth sense based on how fast a person can react to a situation. This ability is the most important ability for travelers, but it's also high on the list for characters who typically wear light or medium armor (barbarians and rangers) or none at all (monks, mages, and wizards), and for anyone who wants to be a skilled combatant.
Coordination is a measure of a person's eye-hand coordination, particularly how well developed a person is at controlling their body's movements. Weapon attack accuracy and perception-based skills are highly dependant upon this crucial character statistic. As well, Coordination holds a significant strategic value when coupled with a strong Intelligence.

Now knowing this will better help you to choose where you need to place your stats. However, each race has it's advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, after creation these advantages and disadvantages will be taken into account.

From here on out its all just your own personal preference.

Choice:
>done
You say, "I am done adjusting my ability scores and would like to proceed to racial selection."

Please select one of the following options:

(1) Human             (8) Gnome
(2) Elf               (9) Minotaur
(3) Goblin            (11) Avian
(4) Troll             (12) Rurowli
(5) Dwarf             (13) Halfling
(6) Ogre              (14) Half-Elf
(7) Drago             (15) Half-Ogre

(EXPLAIN) Please explain what these races are.
(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>2
Are you sure you want your race to be Elf? If you are sure type: 2 CONFIRM
>2 confirm
You say, "I confirm that I want my race to be Elf."

Please select one of the following EYE COLORS:

(1) brown          (14) red
(2) black          (15) blood red
(3) gray           (16) silver-flecked black
(4) hazel          (17) golden
(5) blue           (18) amber
(6) green          (19) orange
(7) blue-green     (20) greenish-gray
(8) silver         (21) reflective
(9) purple         (22) empty eye sockets
(10) violet         (23) cloudy grey
(11) deep blue      (24) bright amethyst
(12) crystal blue   (25) dark amethyst
(13) crystal green

(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>22 confirm
You say, "I have confirmed that my EYE COLOR selection is option #22."

Please select one of the following SKIN COLORS:

(1) pale
(2) dark
(3) tanned
(4) rosy
(5) black
(6) fair

(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>6 confirm
You say, "I have confirmed that my SKIN COLOR selection is option #6."

Please select one of the following HAIR SIZE:

(1) short
(2) bald
(3) very short
(4) medium-length
(5) shaggy
(6) long
(7) very long
(8) incredibly long

[NOTE: If you choose option #2 (bald), then this is will be the last option. Selecting the "bald" option at this screen will finalize the character creation process and you will proceed to the live gaming environment. If you want to go back and change any selections, you must do so now.]

(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>4 confirm
You say, "I have confirmed that my HAIR SIZE selection is option #4."

Please select one of the following HAIR STATUS options:

(1) loose
(2) tied back
(3) a complete mess
(4) braided
(5) unkempt

(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>3 confirm
You say, "I have confirmed that my HAIR STATUS selection is option #3."

Please select one of the following HAIR COLOR options:

(1) brown                  (12) reddish-brown
(2) black                  (13) light brown
(3) blue-black             (14) black green-streaked
(4) gray                   (15) auburn
(5) white                  (16) russet
(6) blonde                 (17) copper
(7) red                    (18) pale gold
(8) strawberry-blonde      (19) dark brown
(9) platinum               (20) chocolate brown
(10) silver                 (21) green and silver-streaked
(11) dirty blonde

(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>18 confirm
You say, "I have confirmed that my HAIR COLOR selection is option #18."

Please select one of the following HAIR TEXTURE options:

(1) straight
(2) wavy
(3) curly
(4) thick

[NOTE: This is the last option. Selecting an option at this screen will finalize the character creation process and you will proceed to the live gaming environment. If you want to go back and change any selections, you must do so now.]

(X) I have changed my mind and would like to return to the previous menu.

Choice:
>2 confirm
You say, "I have confirmed that my HAIR TEXTURE selection is option #2."

[Semanri, South Town Square]
Set beneath the protective cover and shade of a silk awning, the South Town Square doubles as the courtyard of a hulking conglomeration of buildings and businesses huddled into a single entity at the south side of the street. Lining the building's facade are entrances to the shops, the largest belonging to the Bank of Semanri in the form of a silvered arch, next to which the doorway of Bartle's Armor stands open.
Other life here: none.
You also see: a donation box, some silvered benches, a huge dome building, a brightly-colored striped silk tent, a round wooden door, a recycle bin, and a brown zircon carved into a delicate spider.
You are inside.
Also here:
Obvious exits: east, south, and west.

You are finished creating your character and are now at the center of Semanri, a very large city. If this is your first time here, please check the HELP command and our website for information on what to do next as well as our library section of our website for maps and information about the classes.

Welcome to Eaxia, Avalie! If you need any immediate help, feel free to request staff assistance using the ASSIST command.

>look ava

You are Commoner Avalie Dharani, an Elven Peasant.
You have medium-length, wavy pale gold hair that is a complete mess, fair skin, and empty eye sockets for eyes.
You have a trim body.

You are holding nothing.
You are wearing a black-and-grey ensyiatite bracelet carved with Elven runes, a dark black seamless backpack, some studded leather armor, a leather sheath, a leather shoulder pack, a white linen shirt, and some leather leggings.

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