[Early] Max Dynamo: Rise of Valdoreth

[Sparx-1]

After getting kinda bored with Axel, I've decided to start a new side-project. The only problem is, I'm not sure whether I should make it in RMXP or RMVX. I guess I'll just take a vote on what everyone here thinks is the best option!



The story, once completed, will likely feature some more themes than this, but currently the only ones I've come up with are the themes of following one's dreams in a world that doesn't permit such things, and fighting even the most intimidating powers for what you believe in.

"Introduction to the world of Tera, in case you haven't seen it already in my other project on RMXP.org"

Welcome to the world of Tera, where all living things generate a highly maliable energy from their bodies called Meikia energy. Like all civilizations, they use their unique abilities to beat the living snot out of each other. Meikia atoms can change into any other type of substance atoms the person emitting it wants it to, making it possible to blast fire, create tidal waves, call forth storms (although they'd have to throw a lot of energy into the air first) and even animate inanimate objects! (Rocks, trees etc) Basically, if you've done it with magic, chances are you can do it with meikia.
Those who practice meikia manipulation are known as Vangaras (Men of the Vanguard). The Supreme Arch-Vangaras' Guild has become the richest, most powerful guild on Tera. They are devoted to uncovering the full extent of the capabilities of Meikia, and have been working toward that goal for thousands of years.
The world of Tera was once ruled by powerful, seemingly immortal shapeshifters known as Varians. Made of pure Meikia energy, it seemed that nothing could ever threaten their rulership. Until some really crafty hominids came up with a substance called Nixdar, which causes Varians to melt like salted slugs. A war broke out, and surprisingly, the Varians lost. Doomed to seek shelter on a chunk of land hovering in the air, the amazing creatures now face extinction...
Before the invention of Nixdar, though, killing a varian was considered nearly impossible, so when criminals among them faced what would be the "death penalty" for hominids, they sealed the malevolent beings in various forms of suspended animation. Pocket dimensions, specially designed containment pods, the works.

But in the year 2045, none of that matters anymore...
Now this world is much like our world... That is, if our world were filled with, in addition to normal humans, beautiful blue-skinned humanoids who find the cold almost orgasmic, Giant green brutes with unparalelled strength, and pointy-eared guys and gals who can run at superhuman speeds. Not to mention the fact that meikia is used in everyday life. ...Also, you might wanna overlook that huge treasure-hunting industry that's sweeping Tera... Nevertheless, it's like ours in the sense that everyone wants the same things we strive for - A good job, a loving family complete with a flying dog-like pet,(okay, that's just Tera...) and money... Lots and lots of money....

~The Story So Far...~
The kingdom of Trimithia was once a peaceful, beautiful place. Many of it's inhabitants never had a complaint about life there compared to all the other realms of Zardion. But, as always, where there is peace, there are those who seek to shatter it...
Trimithia, as one of the richest and most powerful nations in Zardion, has always had it's fair share of those seeking to assume it's throne. After framing the prince of the kingdom for killing his own father, the malevolent heir Valdoreth was able to deceitfully swindle the crown. By the time the other officials were able to find out and dethrone him, it was too late. He had installed an entirely new, tyrannical system of government and ejected the princes of the 8 major provinces of the kingdom, replacing them with the iron-fisted Judges of the New Trimithian Order. The kingdom is in shambles, as the former government of Trimithia try desperately to reclaim their realm...
The rebellion against Valdoreth's tyranny has grown to be more than just an annoying thorn in his side. Therefore, he appoints his chief officer, Jesselle, to scour the kingdom for any group that might threaten his power. One day, during a fateful bio-scanning operation in the mountains, she finds a man who has been trapped for two weeks by an avalanche, the aspiring inventor Max Dynamo, and suspects him of being a rebel. Max, who was completely oblivious to the whole event in the first place, rejects Jesselle's order to submit to Valdoreth and escapes to the first resistance encampment he can find, which lies in the forests outside of the kingdom.
After talking to members of the resistance, Max discovers that the reason that Valdoreth's forces are able to keep their power is because they weild a powerful, extra-dimensional energy that is somehow mined from synthetic space-time rifts. Anything that is touched by this energy is transformed into a monstrous dark version of itself, which must feed off of the negative energy produced by the emotions of fear and suffering. The Valdoreth-dominated areas of the kingdom are drenched in this dark energy, and filled with Shadowlings, beings composed entirely of this energy, and used as footsoldiers by Valdoreth.
It's up to Max to bring Trimithia back to it's former glory, and uncover the mystery of Valdoreth and the Dark Energy...

~Characters~

"Characters"

* Name: Max Dynamo
* Age: 26
* Appearance: Blonde hair, brown skin, often wears a gold scarf around his neck and a red leather vest that cuts off halfway down his body. Underneath the vest he wears a tight black shirt. Basic black pants.
* Weapon of choice: Battle Wrench (Think Ratchet & Clank meets Cloud's Buster Sword)
* Talents/Hobbies: He has a knack for mechanical stuff, and has invented various machines. Surprisingly, though, he barely gets any recognition for them.
* Occupation: Mechanic
* Hometown: Zerxei, an industrial town in the kingdom of Trimithia
* Social Class: Citizen/rebel
* History/backstory: Maximillian Evercrest (more likely known by his nickname 'Max Dynamo') has been obsessed with engineering since childhood. His dream is to become a famous inventor, but with the lack of new things to invent in his day and age, this is proving to be quite a daunting goal...
* Current story: ...To make matters worse, Max's homeland has been overtaken by a tyrant. Vengeful toward Valdoreth for ruining the kingdom he grew up in, he is now driven to overthrow him by any means possible.

* Name: Lola
* Age: 24
* Appearance: Sandy, golden-brown hair often pulled into a high, long ponytail. Glasses, brown skin, and a stylish black and blue outfit made of leather.
* Weapon of choice: Retractable arm blade (sorta like a weaponized version of those arm-mounted card holders on Yu-Gi-Oh)
* Talents/Hobbies: Very acrobatic and flexible. She has great skill at (insert triple-triad-like minigame that will be in the game).
* Occupation: Aspiring fashion designer
* Hometown: Syricha (A bustling, New York-like modern-type city located in Trimithia)
* Social Class: Citizen/rebel
* History/backstory: Lola is a resident of Trimithia who also happens to be Max's girlfriend. She has a firey personality, but is usually nice despite that.
* Current story: While Max was trapped for three weeks, Lola assumed command over the resistance. When Max returned, however, they formed a united head of the organization.

* Name: Vangara Grevious
* Age: Unknown
* Appearance: Very long black hair, which covers most of his face (like the girl from The Ring), brown skin with glowing markings on his face, glowing yellow eyes and a long, black robe.
* Weapon of choice: Meikia powers
* Talents/Hobbies: Extremely powerful dark meikia abilities, the power to alter his voice to mimic anything.
* Occupation: Dark vangara/servant of Valdoreth
* Hometown: Unknown
* Social Class: Noble
* History/backstory: Vangara Grevious is a truly terrifying individual. His very prescence generates a chilling aura to those around him. There are many unsure rumors about his past, though he never evaluates any of them. He enjoys striking fear into the hearts of others.
* Current story: As Valdoreth's servant, he is wholly devoted to his master's cause and will stop at nothing to crush the resistance.

* Name: Jesselle
* Age: 28
* Appearance: Long, flowing white hair, tan skin, an elegant black dress befitting of a "princess of darkness"
* Weapon of choice: Rapier
* Talents/Hobbies: Expert swordsmanship
* Occupation: Chief agent of Valdoreth
* Hometown: Unknown, somewhere in Trimithia
* Social Class: Noble
* History/backstory: Jeselle was a supporter of Valdoreth's schemes even before he overthrew the rightful king of Trimithia. She has a very domineering personality, subjecting herself to Valdoreth and Valdoreth alone.
* Current story: As Valdoreth's chief agent, she is charged with the task of eleminating the resistance to his rule.

* Name: Lord Valdoreth
* Age: Unknown
* Appearance: Very few have seen Valdoreth's true face. He is usually seen wearing a long, pitch-black robe with golden ornamentations, and a meika-endowed hood through which nothing can be seen except for glowing, red eyes.
* Weapon of choice: Meikia staff
* Talents/Hobbies: Due to his nature as a cold-hearted dictator, not many hobbies have been seen by anyone in the general public. However, he is a very powerful manipulator of meikia energy.
* Occupation: Tyrannical dictator/dark vangara
* Hometown: Avgardia (Main royal city of the kingdom)
* Social Class: Tyrant
* History/backstory: Not much is known about Valdoreth's past other than the fact that he was a trusted confidant of the king.
* Current story: Valdoreth has usurped the Trimithian throne, and is making life a living nightmare for the inhabitants of the kingdom. He is the main antagonist of the story.

I haven't come up with many of the features of the game yet, since I'm still unsure which maker will be used for it. If it is made in RMXP, it will use Minkoff's animated battlers and many of the features included in Kain Nobel's Test bed. If it's made in VX, it will use the Tankentai battle system. Either way, the game will feature custom graphics and changing scenery based on events in the game (For example, once you defeat one of the judges, the province he ruled over will become brighter and less dystopian).

I'll add more stuff as I think of it. Comments please! ^^;