My Little Isekai

by Chancegunnett

Chapter 3: Tutorial

Author's Note:

This is an information heavy Chapter, reading it is advised, but not necessary.

Just trying to flesh out his magic system and show how it'll work.

Criticism is appreciated, recommendations are also welcome.

Have a nice day.

I had awoken the next morning to a horrid sound, a sound that any man would dread at six in the morning, Celestia singing cheerfully.

"Good morning, good morning, it's time to get up, good morning, good morning to you!"

"Mrrfh'" was my reply.

Celestia threw open the curtains, letting beams of harsh malicious sunlight dance across my face. I threw a pillow at her, hitting her right in the muzzle, and buried myself in my large midnight blue comforter. Not caring that I technically just assaulted a monarch.

"Too early, come back when I'm dead," I replied groggily.

"Now now, it's time to get up," was her snarky reply.

Celestia gripped me in her magic, lifting me out of the bed, and threw me into the in suite bathroom. I landed flat on my face, turning around I shot her a vicious glare, which she replied to with a coy smirk.

"You are evil incarnate," I said angrily.

"I try, now wash up and meet me in the Dinning Hall for breakfast."

I did as I was told, though I threw a lot of explicit's at the Solar Monarch.

At least i feel for comfortable around her, it'd suck if i continued to stumble over my words simply because I was talking to her.

I took off my clothes, setting them neatly in the floor beside me. A quick shower will do wonders to wake me up.

A few minutes pass and I'm once again dry, feeling refreshed. Looking down at my clothes on the floor, I realised I was going to need to get more, especially if I was going to be living here.

Begrudgingly I slipped them on before making my way to the door. Once outside the door a blaring white screen appeared in front of my face.

Congratulations Gamer, you have survived your first night on Equus. You'd be surprised by how many die within the first hour.

But that doesn't matter right now, you've progressed far enough to start the tutorial! Bet you feel Special!

Why does this feel so demeaning?

I felt myself sweat drop as I continued reading.

Moving forward, you will be taught the basics of your abilities, your crafting systems, Gamer HUD, and Evolution Possibilities.

Starting with your race:
Hailing from a world devoid of magic, you have a natural Magic Absorption. This allows you to take Mana used to formulate spells, and turn it into Magicka. This ability only activates if the spell directed at you in hostile in nature. Healing spells, Neutral Spells (like telekinesis) cast by friends or companions, or bolstering spells fall under this exception. Magicka is a force only you wield, and thus no creatures on Equus have a resistance to it, aside from normal elemental resistances (Dragons: Fire/ Pegasus: Lightning/ Yaks: Frost ect.).

Similar to Skyrim, though there are some obvious differences. Spell absorption in Skyrim is chance based, but it appears i absorb a set amount from all HOSTILE spells directed at me. So it works similar to ward Absorb, hmm.

WIS has increased by 1 due to your logical deduction.

Your Magicka also naturally regenerates much faster than Mana, but make no mistake, a sufficiently powerful Pony Mage could potentially have you beat regardless.

There are two ways to increase your Magicka Regeneration, Leveling Up and Enchanting.

Crafting Systems:

Enchanting LVL. 15:
Enchanting allows magic users to infuse magical effects into clothing or weapons. As a Battlemage, using both Blade and Spell, this skill is especially useful to you. Similar to the Game "Skyrim, an Arcane Enchanting Table is required, though this is where the similarities end. Unlike in Skyrim, Soul Gems are not needed in order to Enchant objects, instead, you use an Enchanter to directly infuse your Magicka into the selected object. An Infusement Gem can be crafted using the Smithing Skill in order to infuse objects without an Enchanter, though it is inefficient. In order to Enchant something with a Magical Effect you must first understand it. In order to understand Fire, you must feel it's sting. In order to understand Magicka Cost Reduction, you must first learn to efficiently use your Magicka, and so on and so forth.

Smithing LVL. 15:
As implied previously, Smithing is the more Day to Day crafting skill. Unlike Enchanting and Spell Creation, the Smithing Skill is more often used in the more Mundane sense. Repair your clothing? Smithing. Forge a Sword? Smithing. Craft a Splint to set a broken limb? Also Smithing. Despite its name, Smithing can be used for many different things, and unlike the other Crafting Skills, requires nothing but a surplus of resources, and the ingenuity or training to figure it out.

Oblivion Style Spell Creation LVL. Max:

Just like the name implies, this skill allows you to create spells like in EOS Oblivion, the more complex, the more effects a spell has, and the more power a spell has, the more Magicka it consumes to use.

Next we move onto more General Abilities:

Atherian Life Force LVL Max:
Due to your heavy connection to the Realm of Atherius you have an extended life span, similar to an Elf, you have the potential to live for well over a millenia. Note, this is unique to you due to Gamers Body.

Oh shit, that may raise a few eyebrows, namely Celestia's.

Spellcraft Novice

You are new to the ways of Magic, but with time, and a good teacher, you'll become a formidable force.

Swordsmanship Novice:

You are one with your blade! With time and effort, you will become a powerful Knight. Just remember to practice.

Gamers Mind LVL Max:

Perceive life like a Game!
Immune to mind Control, and you do not require sleep, but sleeping is advised.

Gamers Mentality LVL Max (Locked) :

Allows the user to suppress their emotions, to an extent, allowing the user to make rational decisions, even in the most dire of times.

(Note: Overwhelming Grief, Saddness, or Bloodthirst can negate this ability.)

Gamers Body:
Live life like a Game!

Immune to Body Snatching or other abilities that would seize control of the users body.
Allows user to regenerate Health, Magicka, and Stamina through sleeping.
User will still receive physical damage like any other, but will not die until health hits 0. (Results May Vary) ,

Bonding LVL Max:

Allows User to make friends or attract romantic partner(s).

Observe LVL 12:
Allows User to study a person or object to learn more about it.

HUD (Locked)

Portrays Health, Stamina, and Magicka for convenient monitoring.

Also helps User navigate better.

Skyrim Schools of Magic:
Destruction
Restoration
Enchanting

DnD Schools of Magic:
Evocation
Abjuration
Transmutation

1000 Page Spell Book (Guide)

Simply say "Spell Book" or "Guide" and it will appear.

I.D. Create:
Create an Instant Dungeon for grinding.

I.D. Exit:
Exit any Instant Dungeon.

Would you like to enter a Dungeon Now?

Later, Celestia wants to see me in the Dining Hall for breakfast.

Acknowledged!

Congradulations, you have completed the Tutorial!

Rewards:
1000 Exp
Shield LVL 1 (Novice Abjuration Spell)
Freezing Grasp LVL 1(Novice Evocation Spell)
Frostbite LVL 1 (Novice Destruction Spell)
Jace's Robes
Steel Sword

Gamers Mentality and HUD have been unlocked.

You can access your physical rewards by saying "Inventory"

At the bottom of my vision, I saw three horizontal lines, one blue, one red, and one green. I'm guessing Magicka, Health, and Stamina respectively. Neat.

" Inventory, " I said quietly.

A new screen appeared in front of my face, identical to the Skyrim Inventory system.

Opening Apparel I found my new robes.

"I think I just came a little... These are awesome!"

Taking off my old clothes, I slipped on my new robes and used observe.

Jace's Robes (A Class Item)
Increases Spell Damage by 25%
Decreases Spell Cost by 25%
Increases Magicka Regeneration by 100%

"Not Bad, not bad at all. "

Guess I shouldn't keep Celestia waiting any longer.

I approached the door to my room and opened it carefully, standing outside was the same Guardsmare that initially brought me to Celestia. Silver Hoof, I think her name is.

" Greetings, " I said trying to sound friendly.

She turned and saluted at me.

"Private Silver Hoof, Night Guard Division. Princess Celestia asked me to escort you to the Dining Hall," she replied.

" I appreciated it, please lead the way," I said smiling mirthfully.

Honestly, seeing a short mare that came just up to my lower stomach in height saluting and talking like a battle hardened warrior was kinda cute.

She nodded and turned to march down the hall.

To be Continued....

Comments

[HB_DS2013]

I like this so far. If Twilight finds out about the magic Jace can do, he’s doomed.

[Chancegunnett]

10084042
Are you talking about the main character or the MTG planes walker?

[HB_DS2013]

10084047 The MC, of course. I wasn’t exactly specific.

[Chancegunnett]

10084145
Lol.

[Mitril]

I just hope
- he won't be some kind of Celestia lackey, doormat, soldier
- won't do everything others say because "he has to", "its good thing to do "," if you don't you are bad/evil"
-he isn't goody-two-shoes

Characters, without ambition determination, that are goody-two-shoes are booooring

[DuskShadowx]

Does he have something like a world pause and exit feature?

[Chancegunnett]

10094934
no.... that'd be broken

[DuskShadowx]

10095041
Phew thk god cause then u can ad some bs thing like a training ground where he can learn things like jutsus ki abilities etc. I saw some gamer fics do that and im like seriously. I mean i dont mind him learning those things but its op if u can just summon a master of the art and tell how to do it insteqd of figuring it out urself

[Chancegunnett]

10095066
dungeon time however does run at half speed.

meaning 4 hours in the dungeon is actually just 2 in reality.

[DuskShadowx]

10095648
Oh thats useful if hes trying to kill time or something

[Andonexus13]

This is pretty good so far. Keep up the good work!

[Adamastos]

Read up to the current chapter, Ch.3, and the number one thing I recommend is going with an alternative deity or deities to the use of Christian or other church diety. The reason why is it can come across as hypocritical at the least to use magic with any form of material or reference to the churches as they outright deny magic and the concept of other gods, let alone other forms of intelligent life. The witch trials and invasion of other cultures are prime examples of the persecution any church organization has committed in history.
Perhaps have a council of gods and spirits as the ones who sent Jackson to Faust as they have so much paperwork on their hands already or something such as that?

As for any other things, perhaps use other expressions in place of the "Oh god" type exclamations. Using expressions that relate to his family's heritage and ancestry would add to his character and give a uniqueness.

Other than what I've said, I see no real issue with what's been written. It has a nice manga feel to each chapter that doesn't drag on and none of the chapters have ended, as of yet, on an annoying cliffhanger. I eagerly await to see what you write next.

[Lockingbane]

So far this is quite the enjoyable read. *Sips Tea* I do hope to see more updates in the future

[LuckyLucy97]

will you update this?