Post by kozeph on Sept 3, 2014 3:44:46 GMT
Setting
The setting of Extra is that of an alternative world to the regular Fate setting. Extra diverged from the normal continuity somewhere around the 1970's when a powerful ritual called Aylesbury Valesti, drained the mana of the world. Without the source of magical energies, magi lost their ability to use magecraft and magical creatures ceased to exist. Magi were forced to learn Spiritual Hacking and technology became their focus. This is the main divide from the Fate continuity. The second difference was the discovery of the Moon Cell, an alien super computer inside the Moon that records and compiles everything that transpires on Earth. The Moon Cell has become a Holy Grail and wish granting device in a world where civilization has stagnated.
In Extra the world experienced great violence and now has reached a point of stagnation or stasis. A fake peace where nothing improves nor it worsens.
In Extra the world experienced great violence and now has reached a point of stagnation or stasis. A fake peace where nothing improves nor it worsens.
The World outside the Moon Cell
In the 1970's a certain ritual happened, the specifics of the Aylesbury Valesti ritual are unknown but it had the effect of draining all of the mana of the world. This caused all that was magical to slowly die out over the coming decades. Magi and practitioners of Magecraft lost their means to use Thaumaturgy and so Spiritual Hacking was born and Magi become Spiritron-Hackers. On the other hand wars, conflicts and terrorism brew around the globe. Whether for profit, cultural and ideological differences humanity began to fight itself and a period of strife was born. These continued well into the 21th century. Though roughly in the 1990's a family, the Harwey's began to gain influence and they steadedly brought stability to the world, piece by piece they started to become the owners of the world until they became a plutocracy. Though not every country welcomed their influence, and in particular some countries in the Far East ceased to exist, due to war and being economically broken by the Harwey.
By the year 2010 they brought general peace to the world and owned 60% of the world. Though by then humanity had grown tired of conflict, the peace that the Harwey plutocracy brought began to trade progress and uncertainty for stagnation as well as stability. Under their rule things neither got worse nor better but for the most part humanity was content. Though of course existed people that opposed the peace of the Harwey's since with the rolling of the years it became evident to some that, simple joys and reasons to live were slowly being replaced for merely existing.
The Harwey's rule has extended for 20 years and though resistances still exist but the world at large is at peace. Though a new period has began, the heir of the Harwey's plutocracy died in the latest Holy Grail War inside the Moon Cell. The winner of that conflict is unknown and perhaps for the first time in 30 years the future looks uncertain. Now the next Holy Grail War starts...
So! what does this all mean to your master? Well thats for you to decide. Well for one 60% of the world is owned by the Harwey family, the rest is allied with them. This age of peace has left civilization in stasis, meaning no scientifical, cultural, social or artistic progress is made. Humanity is living in a strict and functional system that is not oppressive. Life is guaranteed, the basic needs are secure, life is fair with no uncertainties. Joy is slowly becoming complacency in the world and complacency is taken as freedom by the population at large. Of course there are those that resist this way of living but those that are to vocal or noticeable end up being silenced by the Harwey plutocracy agents.
Whether you are a remnant of magi seeking Akasha, a person looking for thrills and adventures, for your own goal or ambitions, maybe you are someone trying to protect this age of stability or trying to destroy the stagnation that has fallen on humanity. Whether by chance or accident you discovered the invitation of the Moon Cell and accepted it. You have are now stuck on a place of conflict
People that have connected to the moon cell after the last Holy grail war have been redirected another area of the system, due to an unknown situation taking place in the Near Side of the computer. The normally inhabitable space known as the Far Side has been remodeled to host anyone trying to log in, and that is where all the Masters currently reside, trapped. It is impossible to disconnect at the current time and although their physical bodies are unharmed, those connected have digitized their souls to enter the moon cell. Though they are digitalized should their virtual body be killed, masters will suffer physical death in the real world.
While inside the virtual space, humans have a few advantages over their real selves. Their shape is merely an avatar form that can be modeled with enough skill; basic needs like drinking and eating are unnecessary, but said foods and drinks still retain their taste, allowing humans within the Moon Cell to devour as many hamburgers as they want and still not be a hamplanet. However, stress can still affect masters regardless of their physical condition, and items like food tend to be able to soothe the effects of mental fatigue, sleeping also helps as does engaging in more recreational activities inside of the digital campus.
Because time does not pass in the Far side the lighting does not change no matter how long one waits, the entire school being permanently stuck in a an afternoonish period. Although there is a clear limitation on space, the ample area of the campus allows for the residents to try have routines resembling normal life. The academy building has a Cafeteria, a Library, an audio-visuals room, and a series multipurpose classrooms. Other than the main building there is also an archery range and a swimming pool open for the masters’ pleasure, as well as many well equipped clubrooms.
The most intriguing part of the Far side is definitely the dungeon that has opened up to the participants. This labyrinth, dubbed the Celestial Stairway, is comprised of several levels. Information and specifics about the location are scarce, but it is thought to be the only possible exit out of the Far side currently.
By the year 2010 they brought general peace to the world and owned 60% of the world. Though by then humanity had grown tired of conflict, the peace that the Harwey plutocracy brought began to trade progress and uncertainty for stagnation as well as stability. Under their rule things neither got worse nor better but for the most part humanity was content. Though of course existed people that opposed the peace of the Harwey's since with the rolling of the years it became evident to some that, simple joys and reasons to live were slowly being replaced for merely existing.
The Harwey's rule has extended for 20 years and though resistances still exist but the world at large is at peace. Though a new period has began, the heir of the Harwey's plutocracy died in the latest Holy Grail War inside the Moon Cell. The winner of that conflict is unknown and perhaps for the first time in 30 years the future looks uncertain. Now the next Holy Grail War starts...
So! what does this all mean to your master? Well thats for you to decide. Well for one 60% of the world is owned by the Harwey family, the rest is allied with them. This age of peace has left civilization in stasis, meaning no scientifical, cultural, social or artistic progress is made. Humanity is living in a strict and functional system that is not oppressive. Life is guaranteed, the basic needs are secure, life is fair with no uncertainties. Joy is slowly becoming complacency in the world and complacency is taken as freedom by the population at large. Of course there are those that resist this way of living but those that are to vocal or noticeable end up being silenced by the Harwey plutocracy agents.
Whether you are a remnant of magi seeking Akasha, a person looking for thrills and adventures, for your own goal or ambitions, maybe you are someone trying to protect this age of stability or trying to destroy the stagnation that has fallen on humanity. Whether by chance or accident you discovered the invitation of the Moon Cell and accepted it. You have are now stuck on a place of conflict
Life on the Far side
People that have connected to the moon cell after the last Holy grail war have been redirected another area of the system, due to an unknown situation taking place in the Near Side of the computer. The normally inhabitable space known as the Far Side has been remodeled to host anyone trying to log in, and that is where all the Masters currently reside, trapped. It is impossible to disconnect at the current time and although their physical bodies are unharmed, those connected have digitized their souls to enter the moon cell. Though they are digitalized should their virtual body be killed, masters will suffer physical death in the real world.
While inside the virtual space, humans have a few advantages over their real selves. Their shape is merely an avatar form that can be modeled with enough skill; basic needs like drinking and eating are unnecessary, but said foods and drinks still retain their taste, allowing humans within the Moon Cell to devour as many hamburgers as they want and still not be a hamplanet. However, stress can still affect masters regardless of their physical condition, and items like food tend to be able to soothe the effects of mental fatigue, sleeping also helps as does engaging in more recreational activities inside of the digital campus.
Because time does not pass in the Far side the lighting does not change no matter how long one waits, the entire school being permanently stuck in a an afternoonish period. Although there is a clear limitation on space, the ample area of the campus allows for the residents to try have routines resembling normal life. The academy building has a Cafeteria, a Library, an audio-visuals room, and a series multipurpose classrooms. Other than the main building there is also an archery range and a swimming pool open for the masters’ pleasure, as well as many well equipped clubrooms.
The most intriguing part of the Far side is definitely the dungeon that has opened up to the participants. This labyrinth, dubbed the Celestial Stairway, is comprised of several levels. Information and specifics about the location are scarce, but it is thought to be the only possible exit out of the Far side currently.