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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Mrs Needham
Mrs Needham
Level 8 Human Scholar -
A shrewish but skilled human headmistress of Valley Academy, known for her strict discipline and dedication to education.
Details
RaceHuman
ClassScholar
Level8
Alignment
PronounsShe/Her
Location-1445, 835
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
A middle-aged human woman with tightly pulled-back gray hair, sharp eyes behind small spectacles, and a stern expression. She wears a high-collared, dark academic gown with silver trim and practical shoes.
personality
Mrs Needham is sharp-tongued and no-nonsense, often brusque with others but respected for her competence and dedication. She speaks with authority and expects obedience, but beneath her sternness lies a commitment to education and discipline.
backstory
Mrs Needham has been the headmistress of the Valley Academy for many years. Known for her strict and shrewish demeanor, she runs the school with an iron fist, demanding discipline and excellence from her students and staff. Despite her harsh exterior, she is deeply skilled in educational administration and has a genuine, if often hidden, care for the success and well-being of her pupils. Her reputation in Market Chipping is that of a formidable woman who will not tolerate nonsense but who ensures the academy maintains its high standards.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
12
Constitution
14
Intelligence
16
Wisdom
15
Charisma
11
Armor Class
12
Max HP
52
Speed
30

HP

52 / 52 HP

XP

34,00034,000 XP47,999
Level 8
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Rune Reading

Rune Reading

Cantrip
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