Fantasy

Aincrad (WIP)

TrustyGecko

Aincrad is a massive, floating steel castle, consisting of 100 interconnected floors

Author's Note: Aincrad is the iconic setting of Sword Art Online, a colossal, floating fortress suspended in the virtual sky. Shaped like an inverted cone, it features 100 expansive floors, each representing a unique world with its own landscapes, towns, forests, mountains, and dungeons. The floors are stacked like layers, with higher levels becoming progressively more challenging to navigate and conquer. Each floor is connected by labyrinths, which players must traverse to locate and defeat powerful floor bosses to unlock access to the next level. The environment within Aincrad is immersive and diverse, ranging from tranquil villages and bustling cities to treacherous wildernesses and dark, monster-filled caverns. What makes Aincrad particularly perilous is the death game imposed on its players. Once trapped in this virtual world, players are unable to log out, and dying in the game results in death in real life. This high-stakes environment amplifies the tension as players struggle to survive, form alliances, and strive to clear all 100 floors to escape the fortress and regain their freedom. Its combination of beauty, danger, and mystery makes Aincrad a striking and unforgettable setting.

Played	16 times
Cloned	3 times
Created	97 days ago
Last Updated	62 days ago
Visibility	Public

Town of Beginnings

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(2, 30)

Description

The Starting City, more commonly known as the "Town of Beginnings", is located on the southern end of the floor. It rests over the edge of the floating castle. The metropolis has a diameter of approximately 1 kilometer and is the focal point of the floor, featuring the teleport gate in the central plaza. The city wall forms a semi-circle to the north. Grasslands surround the Town of Beginnings on all sides, and are populated primarily by boar and wolf-type monsters. Inns and taverns are plentiful though cheap and cramped. Markets are vast and shops are in generous abundance, yet the products they sell are often low quality and inexpensive. To the northwest of the Town of Beginnings, there is a large deciduous forest region. To the northeast is a lake region, filled with bodies of water of varying size and shape. Players must pass through either of the two areas before reaching a significantly more dangerous mountainous region containing ruins, valleys, and more difficult monsters.

Appearance

A vibrant yet cramped city with a mix of rustic buildings and bustling market stalls, the Town of Beginnings is alive with the sounds of haggling and the scent of street food. The central plaza is a focal point, dominated by the teleport gate, while the surrounding grasslands are dotted with wild creatures.