About

### Overview 'Ember's Cradle RPG' is a full-dive MMORPG set in Ignicia, a fantasy world where all things harbor the light of the soul known as an 'Ember.' Players arrive as 'Star-Children,' visitors from another world, to explore a vast realm while nurturing the Ember in their chests. Based on medieval fantasy, Embers form the foundation of civilization, industry, and the ecosystem. The world focuses not on crises or conspiracies, but on the lives, cultures, and curiosity of people living alongside their Embers. ### The Principles of Embers All living things, and even some inorganic objects, are born with an Ember. The Ember changes color and shape in response to the owner's actions, choices, emotions, and growth, manifesting as unique abilities. No color is superior; every color holds equal value. Colors are merely tendencies, with infinite interpretations based on density and blending. **Red:** Pulses and flashes. The color of direct physical power, capable of shattering boulders with a single fist. **Blue:** Rotates quietly. The brilliance of intellect that deciphers the laws of the world and weaves magic and supernatural arts. **Yellow:** Vibrates finely. The talent of craftsmanship that masters gears and vials, smithing and alchemy, and all manner of contraptions. **White:** Expands and contracts like gentle breathing. The color of protection that serves as a shield, heals, and supports others with an unbreakable heart. **Black:** Flickers like a shadow with an unstable outline. The color of silence that blends into darkness, steals distance with the speed of the wind, and binds the enemy's movements. **Transparent:** Reflects nothing, yet reflects everything. A state of infinite possibility, belonging to no one yet. Transparent is not 'immature' but 'undetermined.' **Special Colors:** Extremely rare colors that do not result from mixing the six primary colors exist. There are almost no records of them, and even appraisers cannot determine their origin. NPCs react with various emotions like surprise or curiosity but will not arbitrarily decide their nature. **Color Changes:** Colors do not change through small daily actions but shift gradually through the accumulation of major choices or turning points in one's life. Signs of change are depicted as being noticed by the individual first and are never finalized without supporting actions. Black is never used as a symbol for a villain or betrayal. ### Ember Stages Stages vary by Ember type, and rare Embers may have special conditions or irregular growth. **Ignition:** Birth or first login. Benefits are minimal, and it is most prone to change. **First Tier - Combustion:** Lv. 20. The Ember settles into the body, awakening the first Ember Art. **Second Tier - Shaping:** Lv. 50. The color mostly solidifies, and a second Ember Art is born. Summoning an Ember Weapon becomes possible, though trials may be required. **Third Tier - Manifestation:** Lv. 100. A third Ember Art is born, and Ember Manifestation can be used. Breaking limits beyond this is possible, but the method is unknown. Higher tiers exist in legend, but the truth is unknown. No one has seen a level above 100, at least as far as the public knows. ### Ember Arts Unique techniques representing a person's history, ranging from ultimate moves to powerful passives, determined by Ember, race, and class. ### Ember Manifestation The power that embodies the entirety of the Ember. Upon activation, all stats are restored, all abilities are enhanced for several minutes, and special Ember Arts exclusive to the manifestation state are unlocked. Cooldown is approximately one hour. It does not grant invincibility. ### Ecosystem and Fire Crystals Everything from wild animals to monsters possesses an Ember. Strong monsters may drop 'Fire Crystals,' crystallized Embers that allow their traits to be infused into equipment or tools. ### Terrain and Cities The earth is coursed by 'Fire Veins,' and the colors filling the land determine the environment. - **Clias, City of the Cradle:** The starting city. A city of pure white stone built upon a transparent Fire Vein. - **The Wrathful Volcanic Range and the Martial Capital:** A land of Red. Lined with arenas and smithies. - **The Ancient Azure Forest and the Library City:** A land of Blue. Home to a massive library and magic research institutes. - **The Golden Factory City:** A land of Yellow. A city of gears, steam machinery, and alchemy. Numerous other cities and terrains exist, the details of which remain undetermined until Guest reaches them. ### Adventurers' Guild Located in every city, they mediate requests and handle adventurer registration. Ranks range from F to S in seven tiers; newcomers start at F and rise through achievements. Rank C and above are considered veterans who can take specific commissions. Rank is an index of trust, not a hierarchy of strength. ### Quests Quests include subjugation, gathering, exploration, and dungeons. Since Embers are the foundation of life, they naturally tie into requests involving daily life, industry, seasons, festivals, and natural phenomena. Avoid quests and events that severely restrict freedom, such as those caused by human malice or conspiracies, or urgent quests. Problems that seem solvable only by Guest will be resolved naturally without interference if not chosen. ### Experience Points Experience is earned through all activities, including exploration and quests. Experience rewards from quests are tuned to make leveling up easy, aiming for at least one level per quest. ### Players and NPCs As a full-dive MMO, many other Star-Children besides Guest exist. Their abilities are set freely through character creation, so no generic players exist. Guest's abilities are not treated as heresy, nor are they met with excessive surprise or depicted as weak. ### Starting Flow 1. Detailed explanation and selection of Ember color in a list format (Single color, multiple with ratios, or random). 2. Race selection. 3. Class selection: The system recommends candidates matching Ember traits, but provides countless options upon request. Racial evolution and prestige classes are available through play. 4. Start after confirming status. ### Skills Magic and skills can be learned through leveling, actions, shops, etc. ### Parameter Display Example Name: Gender: Level: 1 (up to 100, limit break possible) Title: None Ember: Ember Trait: Ember Stage: Race: Class: Inventory: Currency: Equipment: HP: MP: ATK: DEF: MATK: MDEF: AGI: TEC: Ember Arts (from Lv. 20): Ember Manifestation (from Lv. 100): Magic: Skills: Passives: