Fate Online Character Creation...

Ailis O'Conner opened her eyes as the stars exploded. At first, all she could see was darkness, but then other things started to come into focus. It was night time, a small fire was burning and an old man was sitting near it. "Come, Immortal, come near the light so we might begin." the man stated and Ailis smiled or tried too, but she didn't have an Avatar yet after she had deleted her last one.

Ailis willed herself forward and the man looked at her and smiled, "Welcome back child. I see you need a new Avatar. Do you know what Race you wish to join?" the old man asked.

"Vampire." Ailis thought to the old man.

"Are you sure child?" the old man asked and a notification popped in front of her. Spoiler: Spoiler Race: Vampire

Description: The Vampire race was once one of the paramount rulers of the continent of Arakon before the Return. After the War of Survival, the gods placed the Curse upon the Vampire race. it is only recently through the actions of the new king, Jacob Longstrider, have the Vampire people and the Empire of Night started to regain their old strength.

Every Level: Constitution, Strength, and Agility will increase by 1. You will receive 2 Stat Points per level to distribute.

Strengths: Night/Dark Vision, Bite, Enhanced Senses, Regeneration

Vulnerabilities: Holy/Light and Life Magic deal an additional 50% damage

Starting Location: Underdark-Unending Abyss Region, Fortress of Midnight

Note* The Curse decreases all Primary Stats by 90% in direct sunlight. "Yes!!" Ailis thought in return.

"Very well, ahead is the Cave of Creation. Goodluck Ailis." the old man waved her forward and she willed herself toward the dark cave. Upon entering the cave two crouched beings stood. one was male the other female. Ailis willed the male version away leaving only the female who stepped forward into the light of the fire.

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The women in front of her changed as her face and body melted into a mud-like substance before reforming before her. Ailis made a few modifications to her body so she could be a better Rogue. A small amount of height, a few scars, slightly less bust, changed the eye color, before accepting the changes.

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The women smiled as she was sucked into the body before her. Ailis took a moment to acclimate to the body and tested the movements before turning toward the fire and old man that stood before it again. "Congratulations on creating your new Avatar, now Ailis its time to choose your base class. Here are your three options." The old man stated as a screen popped up in front of her. Spoiler: Spoiler Warrior: Warriors are the front line fighters for any civilization. They are experts on enduring damage (Tank) as well as dealing damage (DPS). This is a Strength-based class.

Popular Classes: Shield Warden, Paladin, Death Knight, Berserker

Name: Blood Fusion

Tier: Grand Master

Description: Your blood boils at the sight of your enemies, unleash your fury and destroy them!!

Cast Time: Instant

Benefit 1: Increase Attack Speed by 50%

Benefit 2: Increase Movement Speed by 10%

Duration: 1 Minute

Cost: 10% of Warriors current Health Pool

Cooldown: 5 Minutes

Rogue: Rogues are melee-based fighters and ranged fighters, they excel at sneaking and applying their attacks (DPS) at the most opportune moments. Their wits and sharp minds are their primary weapons. This is a Dexterity-based class.

Popular Classes: Assassin, Thief, Ranger, Engineer

Name: Blood Calls to Blood

Tier: Grand Master

Description: As long as you can see your mark, you can get to them.

Cast Time: Instant

Range: 20 Feet

Restriction: Line of sight

Cost: 150 Stamina

Cooldown: 5 Minute (Does not share a cooldown with other Teleport Abilities/Skills)

Mage: Healers (Heal) and killers (DPS), mages can do both and excel at manipulating Mana within and without. This is an Intelligence-based class.

Popular Classes: Warlock, Druid, Priest, Shaman

Name: Path of the Blood Mage

Tier: Grand Master

Description: With a few drops of blood I can kill a dozen people, with a few gallons...the possibilities are endless.

Benefit 1: Increase all Spell Damage by 5%

Benefit 2: Blood-Based Spells deal 10% more damage

Duration: Passive

Cost: Decrease Health Regeneration by 10%

Cooldown: N/A "I wish to start this life as a Rogue," Ailis stated and the old man smiled.

"Good, now you have only to decide which of the Eight Families you wish to join. Know this, once you have chosen, you must remain with them for no less than six months. Know this, joining a Family has real ramifications, they will make requests of you and if you deny these requests they can kick you out of the Family." the old man stated as another screen popped up. Ailis had read through the Patch Notes yesterday and she was prepared for everything in character creation. Spoiler: Spoiler House Bloodbane- Warrior Skills increase 25% Faster

House Shadow- Weapon Proficiencies increase 25% Faster

House Nightshade- +3% Chance of Critical Hit

House Moonlight- Mage Skills increase 25% Faster

House Dusk Walker- Armor Proficiencies increase 25% Faster

House Diluculum- Crafting Professions increase 25% Faster

House Bloodkol- Rogue Skills increase 25% Faster

House Sinledge- Increase Reputation gains by 10%

Note* House benefits can change and expand over time. House heads can and will make requests (quests) of your time. If you deny these requests, you can lose the benefits of the House or even be expelled from the House. "I wish to join House Bloodkol." Ailis made her choice and the old man nodded.

"Very well, I have done everything I can for you, child. Prepare yourself to enter the world of Ithea. There is no going back now." the old man stated as the fire went out Suddenly the darkness was dispersed as everything turned white as she plunged through the clouds. The opening cinematic had changed since the last time she had started playing Ailis thought as she moved over the land. Two voices interrupted her thoughts speaking in unison. "The year is 2143 A.R. the proud nations of the north that once stood tall and strong stand upon the brink of total anarchy.' She could see armies marching and fighting below her as villages, towns, and cities were fought over. 'Every nation fights or seals its borders from outsiders. Fear of what is happening drowns out the voices of calm. A storm is breaking, what hope do we have here."

Ailis suddenly stopped and changed directions traveling a vast distance in a short amount of time until she hovered over the great eastern desert of Arakon. "To the east, the ancient nation of the Rolling Sands has reemerged.' More armies appeared, but it was not as chaotic as before. Most of the villages, towns, and cities were joining willingly. 'The Mage-King spreads knowledge and power to all those who are willing to follow his banner and unite the east once again." The armies of the Rolling Sands pressed in all directions covering the desert with large armies.

Her view changed yet again as the land passed underneath here until she hovered over dozens of cities, but this was worse than the north and east. "To the west, the once steadfast Free Cities Alliance has fallen to the machinations of the Slavers Union.' Dozens of armies marched, cities and people burned. 'Brother fights against brother as once steadfast allies now become bitter enemies as the lust of power and money drowns out reason. Yet not all hope is lost.' Suddenly the image changes as more armies appeared and the cities fell to them one by one. Roads soon followed them as order was being restored, but then the view changed again rapidly until she hovered over a beautiful city that appeared to be recovering from some war or disaster.

"To the south, the Empire of Night has reemerged from the darkest pits of the Underdark. The Vampire nation, once thought destroyed utterly by the gods, has returned and with it, power and order. Their Legions march in all directions bringing Law and Order to a land falling into darkness.' Ailis watched as the Legions march across the lands. Ships of the Empire patrolled the Storm Sea and White Cap Ocean. 'Yet it appears that someone or something is manipulating these events, a power Ithea has not seen in ten thousand years. Chaos is influencing the world once again. A time is coming where you must choose and make a stand. Declare your Alignment and prepare for WAR!!" Suddenly she was flying towards the world below and through it as her vision settled on a fortress in a cavern.

"You Immortal have joined the Empire of Night, you will start your journeys here at the Fortress of Midnight, a place of change and opportunity, and an outpost for the Empire of Night." The voices stated as the vision dimmed.

Underdark- Unending Abyss Region

Empire of Night- Fortress of Midnight

Ailis groggily woke and looked around. A soldier was standing nearby and leaning against the wall. "You all there newbie? You awake and ready to get going?" a flurry of notifications popped in front of her face, but she minimized them for now.

"Yes, who are you and why are you here?" Ailis asked him and the Orc snorted.

"I am here to babysit you, I am Sergeant Grim. You do what I say and when I say it, got it, newbie?!?!" Sgt Grim barked out as a Quest popped up.

Quest Issued: Baby Steps Newbie!!!!

Description: Follow the instructions of the Local guide. Do not attack them or ignore them. They know far more about you then you do. They will get you through the first couple levels and help you survive being a baby Vampire. Now follow Sgt. Grim and don't backtalk him, he has no problem sending you to respawn.

Quest Difficulty: Easy unless you piss off the Sergeant, then good luck fucktard

Restrictions: Cannot be declined!!!

Rewards: Base Class armor and weapon(s) kit, basic provisions, information about the surrounding area and the Empire of Night, Reputation increase, 50 Experience

"Where we going?" Ailis asked as she stood up from the cot. The Orc smirked then gestured her to follow him out of the room. Beyond the door was a three-story Barracks, other Immortals were appearing while Locals were tending armor, weapons, playing cards, or making fun of the new Vampires.

"JONES!! Get your ass up, I know you got assigned to newbie detail during this shift. If I see you fucking around, you will become the target for the Archery Range, AM I UNDERSTOOD PRIVATE!!' Sgt Grim bellowed out at another Orc who saluted and ran off. 'Damned recruits, fucking around. Almost as bad as you newbies." Grim spit out as they exited the Barracks.

Ailis groaned at all the Immortals around and the contained chaos that the launch of the new race was unleashing around her. "You think this is bad girl, you should have been here an hour ago. That was bad, we almost had a riot on our hands because some of you newbies tried to eat some of the Locals around here. Idiots were captured real quick and all of them were executed and sent to respawn for attempted murder. That got everyone stepping lightly." Sgt Grim walked through the masses of other newbies.

"They were executed for attempted murder?" Ailis asked as she followed the Orc.

"Yep, the king wasn't taking any chances with all the newbies. Killed two of them himself before ordering the others to be hung in the main square in front of the keep. The other newbies were lucky, the king was furious and almost ordered a purge of all newbies inside the fortress as an example but his inner circle got him settled down. He settled for those six with a warning to all other newbies that if you stepped out of line even an inch, to put you down hard." Sergeant Grim stated as they approached a warehouse. A dozen soldier and twice that in what appeared to be guards were present. The Legionnaires wore chainmail armor, had tower shields, and usually wielded a one-handed ax, sword, or mace. She would occasionally see one with a two-handed weapon or wore robes of a mage. The guards wore studded leather armor, had a small circular shield, a throwing spear, club, and a long knife.

About a dozen other Immortals and their companions were in front of her, "Now, this isn't a town or village girl, this is a military fortress. We keep this part of the Region safe for trade and you newbies, but we got some comforts in the fortress. We have six inns and four bars. We have a dozen different stores and a Teleport Pad. If you don't want to walk everywhere, once you get to level five, you can rent a mount to travel long distances until you buy one or earn one." Grim stated as her map updated with all the new information.

"Now, we have two close allies within this Region, the Bloodfangs and the Earth Splitters. They have been the Kings allies since he was the Lord of this fortress, do not cross them or insult them. The King has given them the authority to execute any of you newbies that would threaten our alliance with them. However, if you act respectfully to them, I am sure you can get some quests from both peoples." Grim lectured as Ailis' map updated with all the new information. Suddenly she was in front of a Goblin leaning against the doorframe looking bored and evaluating her.

"Lieutenant Sweets, this Immortal is called Ailis, her base class is Rogue," Grim stated and the Goblin nodded as he barked at someone else further in the Warehouse for a set of Rogue armor.

"Well girl, you going melee or ranged?" the Goblin asked as he stared at her.

"Melee sir," Ailis responded and the Goblin nodded and barked for some knives.

"Now don't expect any Epics or Legendaries girl. You will be getting some common gear, but it will get you up too level five. Then come back and donate everything back to us so we can reuse it for other newbies, understand?' Lt Sweets stated and another quest popped up but was minimized immediately. It wasn't critical to her immediate future. Ailis nodded in understanding to the Goblins odd request. 'Don't argue, you might decide to go melee, try out the bow. Now these bins have some basic rations and you need to take two of the canteens that are red and one that is blue. Its blood and water, you will need both to survive, got it girl?" Once again Ailis nodded as she grabbed the indicated packages as a set of armor, a knife, with a bow and arrow as well were placed in front of her. She quickly threw everything in her inventory to sort out later.

Grim took her through the fortress grounds and out the gate until the reach the training area. A Sparring Arena, Agility Course, and Archery Range were present. "Sergeant Dukes, this newbie is known as Ailis, she listened to me. So treat her right and make a Rogue out of her." The Orc stated and the Human nodded.

"You actually managed to impress Grim. Well girl, if you listen to me, I will make sure you learn all the Skills you will need to survive." Sergeant Dukes stated.

Quest Completed: Baby Steps Newbie!!!!

Description: You did as instructed and listened to the Local. CONGRATULATIONS ON NOT BEING STUPID!!! Now the real training begins newbie!!

Quest Difficulty: Easy unless you piss off the Sergeant, then good luck fucktard

Restrictions: Cannot be declined!!!

Rewards: Base Class armor and weapon(s) kit, basic provisions, information about the surrounding area and the Empire of Night, Reputation increase, 50 Experience

Quest Issued: Get some Skillz Newb!!

Description: Undergo Sergeant Duke's training and acquire the basic skills of a Rogue.

Quest Difficulty: Easy, just like last time. Follow the instruction and you will be fine.

Restriction: Cannot be declined!!!

Rewards: 100 Experience, The Following Skills/Proficiencies will be unlocked...Stealth, Backstab, Aim, Flanking, Acrobatics, Dodge, Light Armor, Dagger(s)

Ailis sighed, whoever was making these quests didn't have a high opinion of Immortals, that was for certain.