Fantasy
The world of Howl’s Moving Castle is a fantasy setting that blends elements of early 20th-century Europe with magic and arcane technology, creating a unique realm where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred. It is set in the kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale themes are accepted ways of life. The world features inventions like airships, automobiles, and warplanes, alongside magical entities such as enchanted walking castles, wizards, witches, and demons.
Author's Note: Howl's Moving Castle is a fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, which Hayao Miyazaki turned into a film. This is a mish-mash of both the novels and the film, in the book the castle doesn't move around like a machine, Howl uses powerful illusions and portals to give the impression that it does, I've added lore to hopefully explain, I'll just have to see what the Ai makes of it all!
I suggest using narrative mode only as this isn't really designed for turn based combat. Also, enable "Hide Unknown Entities", this hides the names and locations of NPCs and characters you haven't met yet, adding a layer of mystery to the narrative, because names aren't used in descriptions until you learn them!
*I've prepared numerous areas and points of interest, I've play tested it for several hours, but I still haven't left the castle yet! I asked one of the characters to show me round, so the Ai created a "Stargazing Nook" with a big telescope, which I've subsequently used to observe an ominous cloud corruption over the Waste. Howl is a hoot to engage with, he's creating specialised lenses and an etheric resonator (whatever the hell that is!) to snoop on this cloud - the Ai is coming up with all kinds of cool wacky stuff, good fun.*
| Played | 2 times |
| Cloned | 4 times |
| Created | 29 days ago |
| Last Updated | 11 days ago |
| Visibility | Public |
Porthaven
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| Size | 0 |
| Type | Seaside Village |
Description
A small coastal village in Ingary known for its hilly terrain, quaint half-timbered cottages, and a major military port. The sea-folk here are hardworking, relying on the harbor for fishing and defense, embodying tranquility and resilience amid war.
Appearance
Porthaven features picturesque coastal views with bright blue seas and skies, rolling hills dotted with half-timbered cottages, and a bustling harbor where fishing boats and military vessels dock. The village exudes a calming atmosphere despite signs of wartime vulnerability. One of the color settings for the magic door from Howl's castle opens here - its façade is a tall, black building with four thin turrets, constructed from blocks of coal and "bespelled to hold together"