this is Salem, a land filled with magic and maladies. It is a place where witches and their elemental familiars gather, a home to legend and
lore that predates time itself. Yet of all the wicked and wonderful stories the past can tell us of, the most magical are the ones yet to happen.
This is Salem - this is the start of your very own journey. Welcome to starfall
Starfall is an animaga witch roleplay set in mostly modern times. Members play as witches in a world plagued by monsters, where the only safe spots are walled cities. Starfall strives to be a character-driven roleplay with expansive lore and a highly interactive plotline. We want to allow members to
create and look back on a magical journey, and mold the site and its plot as their characters grow.
neatly rolled up behind a glass case, kiki displays an array of spells available for purchase. many of them come and go, and it's regularly rotated to keep stock fresh. *scrolls marked with an asterisk can be bought by non-specialists for a markup of 75%.
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[attr="class","stafftempitem"]AUGMENTATION - AUGMENTATION FOR DUMMIES #2 ( 280g | 8 in stock )[break] Part of Arkhanka Themisis' 'Witchcraft for Dummies' series, this scroll caters to the basics of augmentation - the ability to manipulate the attribute of speed. Upon being cast on another witch, or themselves, the subject will find their speed increasing several fold. While this boost isn't much for beginners, more experienced witches can cast augments that will increase their strength by thrice their actual ability.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]ALCHEMY - EVERHART’S ELIXIRS #4: FLASK OF SPEED* ( 230g | 6 in stock )[break] When ingested by the witch, this sends the witch into a heightened state of remarkable speed, allowing them to move much faster than their normal speed, though not to any superhuman extent. While straightforward, this elixir unfortunately does not cater to the dexterity nor reaction time of the witch -- expect plenty of crashes, until you get more experienced. cautious use is advised, as careless usage may lead to muscle damage, particularly in one’s legs.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]ENCHANTMENT - EXPEL TRIGGER ( 220g | 3 in stock )[break] By evoking a forced flow of mana into an object - or simply pumping mana into a nonliving thing - the witch is able to send any object smaller than a loaf of bread into a volatile state. A single push will cause the object to explode after this state has been reached-- whether from an accidental step or blast of mana. The power of the explosion is dependent on the affinity of the witch.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]ILLUSION - ILLUSIONIST’S HANDBOOK: CLOAKING SCROLL ( 300g | 6 in stock )[break] A witch using this scroll can hide their magical presence from detection. Other than being immune to a WITCH’S INTUITION, it also grants their magic a sense of “unpredictability” - their magical style will be harder to place and more difficult to become attuned to. It makes their steps quieter, masking their overall presence as well. They are far from invisible or silent, however. Application of this scroll is also extremely easy and practically passive - although the witch may choose to remove its effects should they want. It can also be used to make monsters indifferent to the witch.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]CRAFTING - CLOUDCUTTER* ( 500g | 3 in stock )[break] This device looks similar to a windsurfing board, but quite literally rides the wind rather than the waves. Although more cumbersome in size and shape than the average broomstick, it is significantly faster.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]PURIFICATION - REVERT MANA #1 ( 230g | 4 in stock )[break] This scroll may be the most well known purification spell as it is best exemplifies what purification does. At this basic level, it can revert a small amount of mana back to its previous state from 15 seconds ago. Newbies to purifying are made to practice on extinguishing a fireball using this spell.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]RUNESCRIPTING - AN IN-DEPTH LOOK, SCROLL #2: URUZ ( 240g | 3 in stock )[break] Though Uruz does not have a standout secondary definition, the secondary association of physical strength and speed, power, force, stamina, and ferocity is distinct enough from it's primary associations to warrant a separate inclusion. The verse for this association is 'the aurochs is proud and has great horns; / it is a very savage beast and fights with its horns; / a great ranger of the moors, / it is a creature of mettle'. This secondary connotation is typically included in offensive arrays, arrays centered around the body, and augmenting the physical/material. By itself, its most common usage lies in a boost of physical strength, speed, stamina, or fertility.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]SPELLSINGING - DEATH OF A VOICE ( 200g | 3 in stock )[break] The user uses their mana to suppress the vocal cords from vibrating thereby effectively silencing everyone in the area. The user is also limited and effected by this so that they cannot use their own voice. The area is limited by the amount of mana used to keep the spell active and the rank of the witch. All other sounds are still present such as instruments.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]SUMMONING - SKYWARD SUMMONING: LUMINARY ( 550g | 8 in stock )[break] The caster summons a halo of light above their head that grants them a protective aura that decreases incoming damage - the strength of which grows with a witch's skill and power. Summoning the halo costs very little mana, however if its protection is required, the mana drain will be directly correlated with the damage it deflects. Masters of this scroll may even be able to extend the protective field onto others.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]TRANSFIGURATION - TRANSFIGURATION 101, SCROLL #7: LIQUID TO ACID ( 240g | 6 in stock )[break] A witch using this scroll can quickly transfigure liquid into acid. Surface areas may prove tricky, but the true difficulty lies when the depth or density is high.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]WEAVING - REPEL THREAD ( 260g | 5 in stock )[break] This technique does exactly as its name suggests - it repel things! New weavers are tasked with making a blanket that repels ants, or a white shirt that repels spilled coffee, to test their skills and understanding. Someone proficient in the weaver arts can use these threads to do things such as repel light to make an invisibility cloak, or a silk ribbon that can repel swords.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]ATHENEUM - ATHENEUM SKILL: FORTITUDE I ( 350g | 6 in stock )[break] A series of scrolls that enable an athenian to have a heightened resistance against other athenians or those seeking to obtain information. The first scroll deals with making an invisible or user-only seeable interface. It may still be detected by basic detection spells.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]STARCALLING - THE STARMAKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY #3: SYZYGY ( 320g | 6 in stock )[break] This scroll can only be used by witches that can maintain three or more than three starettes at once. The witch lines them vertically and, after a second’s delay, a hyper-condensed and extremely powerful blast of stardust is created. The further away the three are from each other, the stronger he blast and larger its range.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]PLANTSHAPING - WOODSHAPER’S GUIDE: STORM ( 250g | 4 in stock )[break] Where permitted, allows the user to manipulate tree leaves from the surrounding area like throwing knives. The user is able to pour their mana into the leaves to sharpen them into projectile like weapons. The sharpness/durability is dependent on the witches strength. Dead leaves are half as effective as those taken from a living tree.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]DIVINATION - TRUESIGHT VOL 1. ( 250g | 1 in stock )[break] This scroll series trains a seer’s eye-- it is not uncommon for a seer’s pupils to alter or lose colours entirely when using these scrolls. The first volume allows the seer to see astral projections or other kinds of spirits and energy such as ghosts. Advanced seers will also be able to see non-summoned familiars if they concentrate on the witch for long enough.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]GENERAL - EPISKEY ( 300g | 13 in stock )[break] A basic scroll that heals most minor injuries, such as small cuts and bruises, though effectiveness is increased when cast by stronger witches.
in line with the festival sweeping through the city, kiki has set up a display of items specifically for the event. they're available to anyone for purchase, and bought items may be gifted to another character. short, personalised messages may be included with an item. all items cost 50G; there is unlimited stock.[break][break]
to gift an item to someone, tag the character you want to gift to; also include the personalised message if you want to write one. alternatively, event items can also be obtained through making a mini thread (a thread with a minimum of four posts) centered around gifting/using the desired item ICly - once the requisite four posts have been reached, link the thread here to obtain the item for free.
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[attr="class","stafftemptitle"] sugar and spice special items
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]FAIRY DUST[break] well, it's golden and sparkling and looks like 'fairy dust' anyways. perfect for adding to a romantic atmosphere, or for throwing at your partner to make sure they'll be finding glitter in their hair for years to come.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]BRIGHT HOT NEON PINK PURSE [break] it's a bright hot neon pink purse. with sparkles.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM [break] it's a white chrysanthemum! symbolising truth and purity and true love! oh and also death.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]GREAT BIG GIANT BOOK OF LOVE POETRY[break] a great big giant book of love poetry full of unnecessary extended metaphors, similies that don't make sense, adjectives the author used a thesaurus to find, and a healthy dose of purple prose. much like your own writing.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]PRETTY HAIR ACCESSORY[break] a pretty golden hair accessory decorated with a precious gem! ( if you look closely at the tip, you'll find that it's oddly sharp... )
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]LEFT HALF OF HEART NECKLACE[break] the left half of a heart necklace with the name 'xxx xxx' inscribed on the back.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]RIGHT HALF OF HEART NECKLACE[break] the right half of a heart necklace with the name 'xxx xxx' inscribed on the back.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]HEART NECKLACE[break] a heart necklace with your own name inscribed on the back, you narcissist.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]RED LILIES[break] a bouquet of red lilies. they're not quite red roses ( you probably left your valentines shopping to the last minute, didn't you ) but they'll do.
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]BOUQUET OF FLOWERS [break] just a bouquet of [insert flower here].
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]ONION...? [break] is that.... an onion...? ( well, that's one way to make someone cry, i suppose )
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]GOLDEN RING [break] it's a ring! do i hear wedding bells chiming?
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]RIBBON[break] a pretty ribbon for a pretty witch! ( let's be real, all you sundial folk are too pretty for your own good. )
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]CRYSTAL OF LOVE[break] a rather beautiful crystal set in swirling silver filigree. it's supposed to glow softly when in proximity of the holder's 'possible romantic partners' and light up brilliantly when the holder's 'true soulmate' is near. ( it's really just enchanted to glow and light up every now and then. :eyes: or is it? )
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]LOVE LETTER[break] a love letter, delivered by specially trained white doves with an accompanying rose. send it anonymously or with flourishing calligraphy, send it to anyone you so desire!
[attr="class","stafftempitem"]MYSTERY GIFT BOX[break] it's a mystery gift box. open for a random valentines item! or a rock.
