Workshop #4 – May 28, 2025

Open discussion format on guild concepts, essence ideas, and Sage reinterpretations
Focus on magic systems, grouping logic, and thematic direction

Guild Concepts

The Circle

Witch-themed ability guild focused on team-based magic, where powers are enhanced when used in groups.
Craft potions using magic instead of heat, making potion-making central to their gameplay and distinct from vanilla.
The guild explores underdeveloped witch lore and is tied to the essence of "union" / "order".

Essence – Alternative Concept

Reply to Post 'Essence Force Chart'

New, more general essence names leaving specifics undefined and open to interpretation.
NOT fire/water/earth/air.
7 foundational essences can combine and react with others to make new essences.
Possible integration with abilities as ability modifiers.

5 Sages Discussion

Reintroduced by kumara22, greatlakesgirl, patrigan

Interpretations

Sages / Gods
Folklore / Mythic Heroes
Passed down title / ascension

Impact

Player searching for
Player trying to become
Player seeking knowledge from
Player obtaining boon/blessing

Possible Iterations

Provides static buff
Treated as archetypes
As the leaders of the Guilds
Way of grouping Guilds
1 Religious Guild addressing all Sages / Gods

Open Questions

Why do we need a person/sage/god?
What IS the new 5 Sage concept?
Why do Guilds need to be grouped/associated?
Why are essences being tied to guilds?