The Beginning of Resolve: Runetide Chronicles Book 1
1. Anthony Winters (Main Character)
Race: Human
Age: 52
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215 lbs
Occupation: Cellular Network Drive Tester
Class: Combat - Cultivator, Support - Techno Mage, Profession - Runesmith
Background: A skilled but ordinary drive tester, Anthony is thrown into a world of power struggles and dangerous magic when Earth's integration into the System begins. His goal is to protect his loved ones back home while navigating the complex and dangerous systems of magic, technology, and cultivation.
Motivation: Save his best friend Bri, his kids, nieces, and their families from the horrors the System will unleash upon Earth. Master the three paths to gain the power needed for this task.image [https://www.imghippo.com/i/xe2735GhI.png]
2. Miss Valenski (Companion - Anthony's Cat)
Race: Felis (Awakened Cat)
Age: 6 (Equivalent to 30 human years)
Height: 1’1”
Weight: 10 lbs
Special Abilities:
- Telepathic Communication (Growing) : Miss Valenski's telepathic abilities are evolving. She can now communicate with Anthony and others, though still limited.
- Stealth : Able to move unnoticed, becoming nearly invisible at will.
- Feline Agility : Exceptional speed, reflexes, and ability to leap great distances.
- Enhanced Senses : Heightened sense of smell, hearing, and vision.
Personality: Playful yet fiercely loyal to Anthony. Miss Valenski is also becoming more intelligent and aware, offering a unique perspective to Anthony's journey.image [https://www.imghippo.com/i/Bj4301wpo.png]
3. Thane (Cultivator, Leader of the Cultivators)
Race: Half-Human, Half-Spirit
Age: 245
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 225 lbs
Class: Combat - Cultivator
Special Abilities:
- Nature Dao : Can manipulate all elements of nature (soil, air, water, plant life, etc.).
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- Chi Manipulation : A master of controlling his own life force energy and that of the natural world around him.
Role in the Story: Thane is one of the faction leaders that approaches Anthony with an offer to train him in the paths of cultivation. He’s deeply connected with the Earth’s energies and has vast experience in using them for combat.
Personality: Wise and powerful, Thane’s calm demeanor hides a fierce protectiveness over the natural world and its balance.image [https://www.imghippo.com/i/SfM8071WgU.png]
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4. Vantheir (Techno Mage, Leader of the Techno-Mages)
Race: Cyborg-Human
Age: 160
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 180 lbs
Class: Support - Techno Mage
Special Abilities:
- Magi Nanites : Tiny mechanical constructs that can be controlled for various tasks, from healing to battle.
- Magi Neural Chips : Used for connecting to and controlling magitech devices.
Role in the Story: Vantheir plays a critical role in the integration of Earth into the System. He offers Anthony the ability to learn Techno Magic, enhancing his connection to magitech creations and other advanced technologies.
Personality: Pragmatic and logical, Vantheir believes in the practical applications of magic and technology, seeking to integrate the two to build a better future.image [https://www.imghippo.com/i/zsyl8841KNQ.png]
5. Varga (Runesmith, Leader of the Runesmiths)
Race: Dwarven (Enhanced Human)
Age: 232
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 190 lbs
Class: Profession - Runesmith
Special Abilities:
- Runic Crafting : Ability to carve and imbue objects with runes to provide them with magical properties.
- Runic Knowledge : Deep understanding of ancient runes, allowing him to alter the properties of items, create wards, and even construct powerful magical devices.
Role in the Story: Varga teaches Anthony the intricate art of Runesmithing, allowing him to craft powerful runic objects and armor.
Personality: Gruff and short-tempered but loyal to those he considers allies. Varga values craftsmanship above all else and is fiercely proud of his craft.image [https://www.imghippo.com/i/h3470RY.png]
Prologue: Earth's Integration and the Fate of Humanityimage [https://www.imghippo.com/i/Vg7176mt.png]
The year is 2024. Earth teeters on the brink of a monumental shift. The System an enigmatic force of cosmic power has decided that the planet is ready for Integration . But it’s not a choice that humanity made; it’s a force beyond their comprehension. Monsters, dungeons, and world-shaping power will descend upon Earth like a storm. Cities will be razed, and the landscape will be permanently altered. Only those who adapt to the System’s new rules will survive.
As the System draws closer to Earth, a clandestine meeting is being held in a pocket dimension outside of time a space known only to those descendants of the founders of the factions dedicated to throwing off the yoke of the system
The faction leadersThane, Vantheir, and Vargahave all gathered to discuss how best to help humanity survive this coming change.
Thane, the leader of the Cultivators, is determined that the human race must be allowed to evolve, to adapt to the new world by harnessing the natural energies that surround them. Vantheir, the Techno Mage, believes the answer lies in merging technology with magic to create a future where Earth can thrive under the System’s new rules. Varga, the Runesmith, is intent on using ancient and modern runic power to forge the weapons and tools that will allow humanity to defend itself.
They’ve found one humanAnthony Winters who could be the key. His unique ability to tap into all three pathsCultivation, Techno Magic, and Runesmithing gives him the potential to unite these factions and become the champion humanity needs.
But will Anthony accept the power offered to him? And if he does, will he be able to stop the horrors the System plans to unleash upon Earth?