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Darth_Nergal Hero
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| Subject: Nergal's Ideas Thread Thu May 01, 2014 2:07 pm | |
| Just a place for my smaller ideas that don't need a book's worth of paragraphs to go through the details. ^_^ | |
| | | Darth_Nergal Hero
Posts : 1175 Join date : 2012-06-05 Age : 32 Location : Someplace north Tonorian Hive, south of the Chordoni Waterfall, east of the Kuwuni bridge, and west of the Lataran Temple
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Thu May 01, 2014 2:09 pm | |
| and for my first idea, a random edible plant. 8D
Name: Fairy Fruit
Appearance:
It's shaped much like a pear is. The skin of the fruit tends to be various shades of yellow. When Fairy Fruit is ripe enough to be eaten it tends to be a dark yellow. The actually fleshy part of the fruit has the texture of a mango, and is very sweet and juicy. They tend to be about the size of a mango.
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The Fairy Fruit is easy to grow, and is commonly found near the Fairy Pond. They grow on a tree that looks a lot like an apple tree. Fairies commonly use the fruit as a dessert, using it and its juice to sweeten meals or make tasty drinks. Despite it's sweet taste and how easy it is to grow, Fairies and Tinies are the only species to eat the fruit regularly.
The reason for this is an odd quirk that gave the fruit it's name. When people eat Fairy Fruit, they end up being temporarily shrunk. As a general rule a single fruit can shrink a human sized being down to neera size. What makes it even more interesting is that the fruit can even shrink giant predators, provided they eat enough of it in one go. Tinies are the only ones not majorly effected by Fairy Fruit, though if it's because they're already tiny or the fact that they can't eat an entire fruit by themselves is unknown. As for Fairies, they do shrink, but they can use their magic to reverse the effects almost immediately, and they generally aren't worried about their current size in the first place.
The amount one shrinks depends on how much one eats. So if you only took one bite, you might lose a few inches at worst, provided you're human size. It also retains it's shrinking effects when it is turned into juice, or cooked. However, in order to shrink someone, it has to be ingested. After eating the fruit, it generally takes 3-4 minutes for the fruit to be absorbed to shrink you. Once it does take effect though, you're immediately shrunk, much like if a Fairy shrinks you. The shrinking is not permanent,. It lasts around an hour to two hours, with a maximum of three hours, after which you return to normal size.
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| | | Ilceren Moderator
Posts : 677 Join date : 2012-05-10 Age : 33 Location : Spain
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Fri May 02, 2014 7:21 pm | |
| Well, the fruit itself is not bad. It can lead to a few funny situations, but also be a source of great danger or a decent means of defence, so it has its uses. Although I get the sensation... The idea feels a bit basic to me, even though I don't find much more that could be expanded, given that it's a fruit. Maybe you could provide a bit more of information on the plant it grows off from; if it is a tree, a bush or a ground level plant, a general description and anything else that it may occur to you. | |
| | | Darth_Nergal Hero
Posts : 1175 Join date : 2012-06-05 Age : 32 Location : Someplace north Tonorian Hive, south of the Chordoni Waterfall, east of the Kuwuni bridge, and west of the Lataran Temple
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Fri May 02, 2014 7:29 pm | |
| Ohh, good point. I never even thought about what it grows off from. =O I'm thinking a medium sized tree would do. | |
| | | Nyaha Eternal Optimist
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| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Sat May 03, 2014 10:07 am | |
| Hey that's actually pretty interesting. It's basically a naturally-occurring shrinking potion (assuming size-altering potions are even canon). ^_^ I actually feel like this would fit really well in Felarya.
I do have many questions about it I'd like answered, though. Do you actually have to eat the whole thing for it to affect you, or will it take effect after a certan number of bites out of it? If the latter, then would the number of bites needed to shrink change depending on the height/body type of the person eating it? If the former, then could I take all but one bite of it so I don't shrink? Also, does it retain it's abilities when made into juice? What about if the juice is simply poured onto something instead of ingested, will it work then? Also how big is the fruit itself? | |
| | | Ilceren Moderator
Posts : 677 Join date : 2012-05-10 Age : 33 Location : Spain
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Sat May 03, 2014 2:58 pm | |
| That's right, I also had a question I forgot to add. Are the effects permanent, and if not for how long do they last? | |
| | | Darth_Nergal Hero
Posts : 1175 Join date : 2012-06-05 Age : 32 Location : Someplace north Tonorian Hive, south of the Chordoni Waterfall, east of the Kuwuni bridge, and west of the Lataran Temple
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Sun May 04, 2014 11:57 pm | |
| Alright, lets answer these one by one, starting with Nyaha: - Nyaha wrote:
- Do you actually have to eat the whole thing for it to affect you, or will it take effect after a certan number of bites out of it?
It's effects are bite-by-bite, but not immediate. So if you only took one bite, you might lose a few inches at worst, provided you're human size. After eating the fruit, it generally takes 3-4 minutes for the fruit to be absorbed to shrink you. Once it does take effect though, you're immediately shrunk, much like if a Fairy shrinks you. - Nyaha wrote:
- If the latter, then would the number of bites needed to shrink change depending on the height/body type of the person eating it?
Yes, the amount you eat, your size, and your body type all are taken into consideration. As a general rule, a single fruit can shrink a single, average sized Felarian Human to Neera size if they eat the whole thing. A small naga that's close to human size would need to eat a bit more because while they may be as tall as a human, they're often a bit longer. Same reason why giant nagas would need a ton of the fruit to shrink. - Nyaha wrote:
- Also, does it retain it's abilities when made into juice? What about if the juice is simply poured onto something instead of ingested, will it work then?
It retains it's shrinking abilities when it is turned into juice. I wanted to add "Many a giant naga has been unexpectedly shrunken by Fairy Fruit after accepting drinks made from it by their fairy friends" but couldn't find a good place to add it. X3 And what do you mean by poured onto something? As in poured onto a cut or something? I don't think it would. The shrinking process is caused by it being digested. Something about the way the body processes it activated the shrinking effect. - Ilceren wrote:
- Are the effects permanent, and if not for how long do they last?
They are not permanent, and it lasts around an hour to two hours, with a maximum of three hours. I was going to originally set it to however long it takes for fairy magic to wear off, but since it's injested it should last a little longer then that. - Nyaha wrote:
- Also how big is the fruit itself?
I would say it's about as large as a mango. | |
| | | Karbo Evil admin
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| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Mon May 12, 2014 3:07 pm | |
| It's a nice idea I think it's pretty fitting ,especially near the shrinking pond and I can imagine some funny situations over it. Nice job ^^ | |
| | | Darth_Nergal Hero
Posts : 1175 Join date : 2012-06-05 Age : 32 Location : Someplace north Tonorian Hive, south of the Chordoni Waterfall, east of the Kuwuni bridge, and west of the Lataran Temple
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Fri May 20, 2016 11:36 am | |
| So, its been a while since I had a new idea, but thanks to this thread, https://felarya.forumotion.com/t4056-today-i-learned-dryad-networks-are-100-real ,I have come up with something. And its a bit darker then my last idea. Now, I'll need some suggestions for a better name because all I have is Felarian Cordyceps. Sure, its technically what the thing I'm making is but...I think we can come up with a better name. - Felarian Cordyceps - WIP:
Name: Felarian Cordyceps
Species: Fungus
Sentience: Non-Sentient
Growth Locations: Mycoria forest
Threat Level: Medium
Felarian Cordyceps are a type of parasitic mushroom that generally grow deep within Mycoria forest. However, a few patches can be found in similar places due to adventurers getting infected, then leaving Mycoria forest. The spores of a Felarian Cordyceps usually use human sized beings or smaller as hosts, ranging from Humans, Nagas, or Nekos to Tomthumbs and Neera. Thanks to how the mushroom releases its spores, sometimes entire groups could get infected without ever knowing it, leaving behind horrifying remnants of mushroom filled tiny settlements, or old, abandoned campsites.
The spores themselves work somewhat slowly, and it could take up to a week before an infected individual shows any sign that they're infected. During this period, the spores release chemicals to suppress the host's immune system, and to trick the body into thinking its healthy. When the spores finally do start taking affect, the host will be driven to find some place suitable for the Cordyceps to grow where it can easily spread its spores. After finding a suitable spot, the spores begin attacking the host's body. Mycelium begin to grow, slowly replacing the host's tissue and killing the host in the process. A bit of time after that the actual mushroom will start to grow out of the dead host's body. Given enough time, the host is eventually consumed by the fungus, often leaving behind a grotesque mushroom in its place. In order to keep it's host's body safe, the Cordyceps releases powerful chemicals that help drive predators away.
Despite how dangerous and difficult it can be to spot those infected with Felarian Cordyceps, there are cures for it. Potions made with a mixture of Elori nectar and Lamiole are particularly effective at curing people infected with Felarian Cordyceps. Generally, the first visual signs of infection involve intense headaches and dizziness. If left unchecked, the infected individual will start behaving oddly, often moving a bit more slowly then usual. By this time, the spores have taken over the mind, and the infected person needs immediate medical attention, or else they will die. Unfortunately, due to the way spores spread, if one person in a group is infected, it generally stands to reason that everyone in the group is infected.
- Corpse Dryad - WIP:
Name: Corpse Dryad
Species: A sub-species of the Mycodryads
Growth Locations: Mycoria forest
Threat Level: High. Corpse Dryads are generally seen as more dangerous then most dryads, since they reproduce by infecting human sized species with parasitic spores. These spores eventually take over the infected host's body, driving them to find a spot that's suitable for the young dryad to grow. After which, the host is killed as the mushroom that is to become the Corpse Dryad begins to grow out from the host's body. As such, anyone who survives an encounter with these dryads usually need to get medical treatment to ensure they haven't been infected.
Corpse Dryads are very similar to most Mycodryads, but with one major difference. Instead of starting life as a normal Mycodryad would, they begin life in a similar fashion as the Felarian Cordyceps, with their spores taking over and killing a host's body, then using that body to grow. Like other Mycodryads, a Corpse Dryad has incredible regenerative properties thanks to their mushroom-esque body.
Due to the method with which they reproduce, most dryads dislike Corpse Dryads and consider them to be a bit barbaric. This opinion isn't helped since Cropse Dryads aren't generally nice, and pleasure in toying with people. That said, they hold a great respect for anyone who has been infected with their spores, and will treat infected individuals as a fellow dryad. This often includes protecting them from predators, or even providing the host with food.
A great thanks to Grave for coming up with, and helping flesh out the Corpse Dryad. And thanks to TheUltimate for giving me the idea of making Corpse Dryads a sub-species of Mycodryads Also, I'm not sure how high to put the threat level of these two. Both are pretty dangerous, and both are generally difficult to detect until its a bit too late. | |
| | | jedi-explorer Felarya cartographer
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| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Sun May 22, 2016 10:14 pm | |
| Wow! I like both ideas even though they are creepy. They add a danger level to the setting and an extra challenge. Though I'm not sure I agree with all Corpse Dryads being inherently evil. I think it'd be cute to have a Corpse Dryad in love with a human sized character and be trying to convince her to have children with her and at first the adventurer is up for it till they hear what all it entails. XD Talk about awwwwkkkkkkwaaaard~ But cute! Then again I love flawed romances being the butt end of those allot. =P | |
| | | Darth_Nergal Hero
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| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Tue May 24, 2016 3:32 am | |
| I'm glad you like it. And you might be right, maybe I could make them less inherently evil. Instead they could be perceived as being cruel and evil due to how they reproduce. Lol, and a relationship like that would be highly entertaining. The dryad would not only be thrilled, but would see the adventurer as someone supremely special. As would most of the other Corpse Dryads. | |
| | | jedi-explorer Felarya cartographer
Posts : 1474 Join date : 2011-12-06 Age : 36 Location : Fantasy Land ^_^
| Subject: Re: Nergal's Ideas Thread Tue May 24, 2016 8:11 pm | |
| - Darth_Nergal wrote:
- I'm glad you like it. And you might be right, maybe I could make them less inherently evil. Instead they could be perceived as being cruel and evil due to how they reproduce.
Aye! Misunderstood rather than totally evil would allow for more wiggle room with personality. I think that's one reason we don't see many Wrath Maidens in even heavy harpy users. They inspire so much anger and such that it's hard to see them as positive. - Nergal wrote:
- Lol, and a relationship like that would be highly entertaining. The dryad would not only be thrilled, but would see the adventurer as someone supremely special. As would most of the other Corpse Dryads.
XD I doubt the partner of the Dryad would feel very honored, but hey! Maybe they got a freind whom they confide in! A totally non-bias female mantoid. No pressuring or tricks there, right? Hmm actually the more I think about the more I should make this a short story. X3 | |
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