Howl's Moving Castle world illustration - Fantasy theme
Fantasy

Howl's Moving Castle

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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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Bernard Black
Bernard Black
Level 10 Human Scholar -
Bernard Black is a grumpy but brilliant human scholar and bookshop owner in Kingsbury, known for his arcane knowledge, sarcastic wit, and chaotic behaviour.
Details
RaceHuman
ClassScholar
Level10
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location-2312, 635
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 male scholar with unkempt black hair, and sharp, piercing eyes. He wears worn, dark clothes with patches and carries a satchel full of ancient tomes and magical artifacts. His hands are stained with nicotine.
personality
Bernard is gruff, sarcastic, and often cynical, but beneath his rough exterior lies a deeply knowledgeable and caring individual. He is fiercely independent, values his privacy, and has a dry sense of humor. He is passionate about books and magic, often using his intellect to solve problems in unconventional ways.
backstory
Bernard Black is a cantankerous and eccentric human scholar and bookshop owner in Kingsbury. Known for his sharp wit, grumpy demeanor, and deep knowledge of arcane lore, Bernard runs the infamous Black Books in Kingsbury. Despite his rough exterior, he is fiercely loyal to his few friends. His life is a chaotic blend of magical mishaps, literary pursuits, and reluctant heroism, often finding himself embroiled in strange adventures involving witches, wizards, and enchanted objects.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
12
Constitution
14
Intelligence
18
Wisdom
15
Charisma
11
Armor Class
13
Max HP
65
Speed
30

HP

65 / 65 HP

XP

64,00064,000 XP84,999
Level 10
Equipped Items
Spellbook
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