Howl's Moving Castle world illustration - Fantasy theme
Fantasy

Howl's Moving Castle

D
Dr_Bombadil

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.*
Played2 times
Cloned4 times
Created
30 days ago
Last Updated
12 days ago
VisibilityPublic
Calcifer
Calcifer
Level 10 Elemental Milliner -
Calcifer is a witty and sassy fire demon bound to Howl's Moving Castle, serving as its magical heart and engine, with a striking flame-like appearance and a loyal, caring personality.
Details
RaceElemental
ClassMilliner
Level10
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location-1416, 930
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
Pounds0
Shillings0
Pence0
appearance
Calcifer appears as a living, teardrop-shaped ball of fire with expressive eyes and a mouth. His color shifts—typically orange-yellow or orange-red—depending on his mood and energy, and he has small licks of flame that act as arms. cute and expressive.
personality
Calcifer is clever, resourceful, and witty, often using sarcasm and humor to mask his vulnerability. He is fiercely loyal to Howl and Sophie, showing a caring and kind nature beneath his gruff exterior. Calcifer is bound to the hearth in the kitchen, he cannot leave it unless Howl allows him. He cannot move anywhere beyond the kitchen in the castle
backstory
Calcifer is a fire demon originally a falling star caught by the wizard Howl, bound by a magical contract to power and move Howl's Moving Castle. His fate is intertwined with Howl's heart, making him both powerful and vulnerable. Despite his grumpy and sassy demeanor, he is loyal and caring, playing a crucial role in the castle's magic and the story's emotional core. Calcifer is bound to the hearth in the kitchen, he cannot leave it unless Howl allows him. He cannot move anywhere beyond the kitchen in the castle
Stats
Strength
8
Dexterity
14
Constitution
16
Intelligence
18
Wisdom
12
Charisma
20
Armor Class
15
Max HP
85
Speed
30

HP

85 / 85 HP

XP

64,00064,000 XP84,999
Level 10
Equipped Items
Spellbook
This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC . The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
We are not affiliated with Dungeons & Dragons or Wizards of The Coast in any way.
© 2025 Friends & Fables
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service