Retcon

Finally, you have reached the ancient temple. Above, ruins of a civilization long gone. But beneath, deep in the catacombs, lies a sacred treasure. Its value, its power: unimaginable. Rumors spread to the farthest reaches of this world, and has brought you, for various reasons, here. The dungeon is filled with creatures, attracted by the power of the relic.

Go forth, and seek what has been lost in time!

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NAME: ______

CLASS (pick 1):
Novice (Spellcaster, very weak)
Footpad (Sneaker, very weak)
Farmer (weak)

RACE (pick 1):
Human (weak, ambitious)
Halfling (very weak, brave)
Kobold (very weak, curious)

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Author Notes:

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SpoilerThis is an adventure based off of this:

-A "roguelike" adventure but after the player-character dies, the next player-character shows up at the exact time the first player-character showed up and can interfere with the first player-character. And the same thing for all future player-characters, all of them are additions to the first timeline. It's possible to prevent a previous player character from dying (as quickly) by altering the timeline this way, and it's possible to recruit the "rescued" former player-character into your party. And of course, this being "roguelike"-inspired, this is necessary to handle some otherwise impossible situations.

Also credit to Colby for the title, I couldn't think of a better one (although my brother suggested Retcon Air).

Farmer Kobold

>Novice Human

Novice Halfling

Aw i wanna be a half-orc
Footpad kobold

Name: Tyche
Novice Kobald

Kilian, the Footpad Kobold.

>Kilian, the Novice Kobald

You, a humble novice, descend into the depths.

At the end of the staircase, a damp dirt room waits for you. Moss carpets the ground and purple mushrooms cluster at the darkest recesses. The room is lit by the opening to the outside, as well as a crude lantern hanging from the wall. Many sharpened wooden poles protrude from the ground in front of a wooden door, dissuading the weak of heart.

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Kilian, the Novice Kobald:

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SpoilerHealth: 4/4 | Magical Energies: 10/10
Level: 1; 0/100 progress to next level

Inventory:
Robe (worn), Spellbook of Firefinger (read, 2 ME cost), Potion of Rejuvenation, 7 darts, Wooden Trinket

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Author's Notes:

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SpoilerMore classes and races will be available in the future, but you'll have to unlock them.

Race is a social construct

Race is a social construct

> start hanging out with humans, meeting and mating with their women. Or men. Maybe even their pets.

Take lantern. Burn moss, mushrooms, poles.

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Race is a social construct

> start hanging out with humans, meeting and mating with their women. Or men. Maybe even their pets.

their? what does that mean

>Take lantern. Burn moss, mushrooms, poles.

You grab the lantern, and set fire to the moss, mushrooms, and poles. The room is engulfed in flame and a wall of dark purple smoke floats above you.


>Go up the goddam stairs

You flee the scene, climbing up the stairs. As you reach the top, eyes watering, you wonder what made you make these strange life choices.

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Create a new character:

NAME: ______

CLASS (pick 1):
Novice (Spellcaster, very weak)
Footpad (Sneaker, very weak)
Bard (Spellcaster, Musician, weak) {NEW: UNLOCKED FROM LEAVING THE DUNGEON}
Farmer (weak)

RACE (pick 1):
Goblin (weak, cautious) {NEW: UNLOCKED FROM LEAVING THE DUNGEON}
Human (weak, ambitious)
Halfling (very weak, brave)
Kobold (very weak, curious)

>Goblin Bard

Kilian, Kobold Novice (cause existential crises, yes, good)

Derp, I failed to notice the prompt for a name both times. Seconding the name Kilian for whatever our hero is.

Kilian, Kobold Novice (cause existential crises, yes, good)

Kalian

>Kilian, Kobold Novice

You, an eager novice, enter into the unknown.

Another kobold novice takes the stairs beside you, and you think, wow, what are the chances?

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SpoilerAt the end of the staircase, a damp dirt room waits for you. Moss carpets the ground and purple mushrooms cluster at the darkest recesses. The room is lit by the opening to the outside, as well as a crude lantern hanging from the wall. Many sharpened wooden poles protrude from the ground in front of a wooden door, dissuading the weak of heart.

The other kobold glances to the lantern, curious.

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Kilian (the 2nd), the Novice Kobold

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SpoilerHealth: 4/4 | Magical Energies: 10/10
Level: 1; 0/100 progress to next level

Inventory:
Robe (worn), Spellbook of Spark (read, 1 ME cost), Potion of Rejuvenation, 3 darts, Wooden Trinket

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SpoilerThe command was too good; I couldn't resist.

"Hey, what's your name? I'm Kilian."

>"Hey, what's your name? I'm Kilian."

They turn to you, their thought train derailed.

"I am also Kilian. What are the chances of that? Us novices, meeting up here in a place like this. And we have the same name..."

You look at them bewildered, and they quickly blurt:

"OH, sorry, I didn't mean to assume you were a Novice like me, I just saw your similar robes and that slightly used tome and... my apologies. What spellbook do you have there?"

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Kilian (the 2nd), the Novice Kobold

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Health: 4/4 | Magical Energies: 10/10
Level: 1; 0/100 progress to next level

Inventory:
Robe (worn), Spellbook of Spark (read, 1 ME cost), Potion of Rejuvenation, 3 darts, Wooden Trinket

"It's a Spellbook of Spark. Is that your spellbook of choice as well?"

>Kilian numbah 2: read from spellbook of spark, aim the most offensive spell at Killian numbah 1

>"It's a Spellbook of Spark. Is that your spellbook of choice as well?"

"No, I've never heard of that spell. I haven't read very many spell books, and I only have a Spellbook of Firefinger. It's not that good, but doesn't use up very much of my magixxs."

>Kilian numbah 2: read from spellbook of spark, aim the most offensive spell at Killian numbah 1

You demonstrate your power, shooting many aggressive sparks at the other Kilian. The sparks dazzle them, but bounce off harmlessly. Kilian (the 1st) has been stunned!

"Oh-! . . ." they say.

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Kilian (the 2nd), the Novice Kobold

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Health: 4/4 | Magical Energies: 9/10
Level: 1; 2/100 progress to next level

Inventory:
Robe (worn), Spellbook of Spark (read, 1 ME cost), Potion of Rejuvenation, 3 darts, Wooden Trinket

"No big deal - wears off by itself. Are you here for the treasures below?"