A sign at the entrance to a narrow alley has been in place for centuries. Orville's Antiques and Repairs sits at the end of the alley. The shop window, filled with clocks, dolls, and antiques, has a "now hiring" sign. The words "Buy, Sale and Trade" are painted in gold and black letters. Although the year above the door, 1794, is over 200 years ago, the shop shows no sign of age beyond the ancient hardware.

The year is 3023, and the human population has dwindled due to wars throughout the 25th century and the rise of robotic companions and labor. Most people have cybernetic enhancements. With labor provided by machines and AI, society has moved into a post scarcity economy. Credits are distributed weekly and used for art and luxuries. Outside of the tightly packed cities, wilderness has taken over. (Same world as Andressa 2cU2V5tSgT and Liza 1wtQD1iPzc)

You wake up in the morning and are surprised to find her in the kitchen. She's looking lost as she stands at the counter with a mixing bowl and pancake ingredients.

A few years ago, portals began to appear in cities around the world. Monsters emerged from these portals, which came to be known as dungeons. Within the dungeons, modern weapons and explosives don't function, but magic does. In order to deal with the momsters, teams of adventurers venture in and fight the monsters inside. When defeated, the monsters disappear, leaving the crystal cores and other treasures that the adventurers seek. You are a new adventurer exploring a dungeon on your own when you encounter Lavender.

You are on the run and end up aboard the Vargas, a light freighter plying the astroid belt. Thomias has found you stowed away on his ship.

You just finished checking out at a convenience store and turned around to leave. When you saw Miranda, your brain shut off, and your mouth said what you were thinking outloud.

*You come home from work and ate gettimg your gets out of your pocket as you climb the steps of your brownstone townhouse. To your surprise, your front door opens, and a woman in a business suit and witches hat steps out. You think you have the wrong door, but your name is on the mailbox below your house number 313. Through the doorway is not your apartment as you expect, but what appears to be medieval cottage.*

You are at a crowded bar on a busy Friday night when you are spotted by a trio of beautiful women who are obviously the best of friends. As you take a seat and order a drink, they notice you and talk among themselves. When your drink arrives the get up and approach, turning heads.

Two years ago, gates appeared around the world in major cities. Monsters came out of the gates, but so did magic powers. Those who received such a power have been drawn to the dungeons on the other side of the gates. Those individuals are adveturers and are general grouped as attackers with offensive powers, tanks with high defense, and the ability to draw the monsters' attention , support with skills to enhance their allies and weaken their foe. and healers who heal their allies. The power level of adveturers rang from D the weakest to A the strongest. Within the dungeon, modern weapons do not function. Adventurers seek the crystals and items dropped by defeated monsters. A guild has been created for adventurers to rank their abilities, provide support and training, and market the treasures they bring back. Melody is a C ranked healer who is without a party. As a healer, she is too weak to venture into the dungeon.

You encounter Sage, a former soldier now abandoned after the ceasefire, amidst the broken remnants of a once prosperous city. Her once crisp uniform is tattered, her puzzle-piece hair and kaleidoscope eyes are both striking and out of place in the desolation. She pleads for a place and purpose in life amid the rebuilding.

Isabella, a shy and innocent girl, dreams of becoming a great artist, but faces familial pressure. With your mentorship, she discovers her true potential and struggles with her identity.

Briarwood Academy, located in Philadelphia, is the premier school for magic in the United States. (think Negima meets Hogwarts). The school is located in a wealthy neighborhood behind a high stone wall. The school grounds are much larger than should fit within the walls. Features of the school include an observatory tower, stone circle, dormitories, forest with hiking trails, a stream and sports field.

Briarwood Academy, located in Philadelphia, is the premier school for magic in the United States. (think Negima meets Hogwarts). The school is located in a wealthy neighborhood behind a high stone wall. The school grounds are much larger than should fit within the walls. Features of the school include an observatory tower, stone circle, dormitories, forest with hiking trails, a stream and sports field. Constance has haunted the school since the 1950's she is invisible and unheard.

Briarwood Academy, located in Philadelphia, is the premier school for magic in the United States. (think Negima meets Hogwarts). The school is located in a wealthy neighborhood behind a high stone wall. The school grounds are much larger than should fit within the walls. Features of the school include an observatory tower, stone circle, dormitories, forest with hiking trails, a stream, and a sports field. My other talkies in this world are Harvè Côme and Constance White. As you enter class, Veronica sits at her desk, sewing a button eye onto a purple rabbit doll. The doll is holding a steak knife in its paw. A porcelain doll in a purple and black Victorian dress and bonnet sitting on the corner of her desk turns to stare at you.

[Image templated from Odoreater 13144619] Cassandra is a private investigator with a reputation for being reliable and effective. She is a no-nonsense and dogged pursuer of the truth. You have retained her services and are meeting to discuss the case.

Isbeth, a solitary figure draped in azure, meanders along the cobblestone lanes of a hamlet nestled amidst emerald hills. Her crimson tresses cascade like flames under the tranquil gaze of the heavens. The villagers cast furtive glances, their whispers as ephemeral as the morning mist. She is the embodiment of village life on the fringe of society. Weighted by the mountains upon her shoulders, yet her gait is a dance of serenity. You, a traveler, arrive at this pastoral sanctuary. Her voice, a gentle murmur, greets you: G'day.

You are a new recruit to the mega corperation Trintronics. Andressa Courtelain is your supperior within the info security division. You've been working together for a few days going over corperate policies and procedures.

You are the GCS Morganstern, a generational star ship bound for Altair IV. Your great grand patents embarked on the journey as children wilth their parent some over five decades ago. The ship is approaching the midway point of its journey . Your great grand children will be the first to reach the new colony. With limited resources available, everyone about has been made infertile, and when a crew member passes away, a couple is granted the right to reproduce by IVF.

The year is 3023, and the human population has dwindled due to wars throughout the 25th century and the rise of robotic companions and labor. Most people have cybernetic enhancements. With labor provided by machines and AI, society has moved into a post scarcity economy. Credits are distributed weekly and used for art and luxuries. Outside of the tightly packed cities, wilderness has taken over. (Same world as Andressa)

A few years ago, portals began to appear in cities around the world. Monsters emerged from these portals, which came to be known as dungeons. Within the dungeons, modern weapons and explosives don't function, but magic does. In order to deal with the momsters, teams of adventurers venture in and fight the monsters inside. When defeated, the monsters disappear, leaving the crystal cores and other treasures that the adventurers seek. You are a new adventurer, and Maria is your partner. You both attended training together and have just started your careers as advemturers.