Being Symptoms: of Living in an RPG World, you should expect me to use some RPG terms for it. Like Character classes for example. I hope you know what these are (if not, go play some MMOs or something). Similar rules apply to the world in Symptoms. Each person can master a certain set of skills and a certain few weapons. After mastering all of this, they are given a title to show their accomplishments basically. So, I will now write about the "character classes" that there are in Symptoms.
Knight: Warriors who like to fight with brutal un-defended attacks. They tend to have a high defense, so they can survive damage dealt to them during these unguarded attacks. Masters at slaying the undead, and any other tainted beasts, Knights will wield a Sword, Axe, or Spear.
Hunter: Sneaky warriors who like to use long ranged melee attacks. With either their Bow, Spear, or Whip, they specialize in killing beast-shape monsters.
Vampire/Werewolf Slayer: As the title suggests, those who specialize in hunting Vampires/Werewolves. Their experience with battling these creatures of the night have also helped them to defeat most other humanshape creatures as well. They like to wield Either a Sword or a Spear.
Dragon Slayer: One who has rid the land of the corrupted dragons that threaten many villages. With their Sword or Axe, this form of Slayer is better at fighting reptilian and insect monsters.
White Mage: A magic user who specializes in elemental magic that is ruled by light (light, water, wind, metal, lightning). They can also use some forms of healing and defensive spells, but very few. Like all mages, White Mages can fight with a staff, but will occasionally use casting cards.
Black Mage: A magic user who specializes in elemental magic that is ruled by darkness (darkness, earth, fire, ice, molten rock). They can also use some forms of curses, but very few. These mages also use a staff, but unlike White Mages, they use the more dangerous casting gems in battle as well.
Prism Mage: A magic user who has mastered all forms of elemental magic. Yet, they can only seem to use attacking spells, not healing, defensive, or curses. Aside from using a staff, these are the only mages who can control mana gloves.
Priest/Priestess: "Holy" magic users who can only use light magic for attacks, but can use all forms of defensive and healing magic. Aside from casting cards, Priests and Priestesses also use holy beads (also called a rosary) when supporting their allies in battle.
Hexer: "Demonic" magic users who can only use darkness magic for attacks, but have mastered all forms of curses. Casting stones are a weapon in the Hexer's arsenal, but they also like to use a curse charm to strengthen their magic.
Summoner: Generally magic users, Summoners have strong bonds with the monsters they have met in their travels. Using a staff or mana gloves, Summoners call upon their monster friends to help in battle.
Tamer: Generally melee fighters, Tamers have learned how to control monsters that they have fought many times in their travels. Of course, they don’t forcibly control them. Using either a whip or a sword, Tamers call upon their monster friends to fight along side them in battle.
Mercenary: The best of the best. A master of all skills and weapons. It usually takes years and much effort to reach this level. Whether it is magic or melee, Mercenaries can do it all. Basically, the “uber” class. Very few Mercenaries exist, for it is so difficult to gain this status.
Hmm... Good so far? I think symptoms would actually make a pretty kick butt RPG. But for now it's my story. And its a very fun one. Hey with all this info out there, feel free to make an OC for Symptoms (and tell me about them!). The main character is basically an OC that my friend made (I just drew him, and gave him character... So I'm more of his creator...)
Anyways... what do I need to mention next...?
