Howl's Moving Castle world illustration - Fantasy theme
Fantasy

Howl's Moving Castle

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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.*
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The "Witch of the Waste"
The "Witch of the Waste"
Level 18 Human Witch -
A powerful and vengeful human witch banished to The Waste, known for her dark magic, cunning nature, and a bitter past with Howl.
Details
RaceHuman
ClassWitch
Level18
Alignment
PronounsShe/Her
Location-1135, 1186
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
Witch of the Waste appears as an incredibly beautiful woman. She is thin, with pale skin, dark eyes, and long, wavy dark red hair and a tall, slender frame. She wears dark, elegant clothes. But this is an illusion, her true form and age is unknown, and open for interpretation.
personality
The Witch of the Waste is cunning, vengeful, and fiercely independent. She is a master manipulator who uses her magical prowess to control and intimidate others. Despite her bitterness, she retains a sharp intellect and a deep understanding of magical lore.
backstory
Once a beautiful and powerful magician in Ingary, the Witch of the Waste was banished to the desolate region known as The Waste by the late King for causing widespread havoc. She had a brief, tumultuous relationship with Howl, during which she disguised herself as a young woman. When Howl abruptly left her, she cursed him, setting in motion a chain of events that would force him to return to her. Several months ago she cast a spell on Sophie, transforming her into an old crone, further demonstrating her formidable magical abilities and vindictive nature.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
14
Constitution
12
Intelligence
20
Wisdom
16
Charisma
18
Armor Class
16
Max HP
135
Speed
30

HP

135 / 135 HP

XP

265,000265,000 XP304,999
Level 18
Equipped Items
Spellbook
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