Chapter 8: And so it began...

"As you can see, right now countless players are standing in the line with me in this soul form, waiting to chose how they wish to proceed." Stacy continued. The officer of death in front of her spoke at this time, "Leaving the past to fate, embrace the future of destiny. Mortal soul, how do you wish to be born?"

[Personal Quest started: Road to birth

On the road of reincarnation, every soul must choose their own choice and live with it. Leave behind your past lives in the hands of fate, move forward to embrace your destiny. What do you choose in this never ending cycle?

1> Transmigrate

2> Reincarnate

3> To the land of death]

"I wish to transmigrate."

"So you do, mortal soul. Very well. What vessel fancy you?"

[Quest update: On this never ending road, every soul must have a vessel to cross the sea of suffering. What Vessel do you think is appropriate for your journey?

1> Human

2> Elf

3> Beastman

4> Dwarf]

"I will become an elf."

"Proud yet not arrogant, wise yet weak, bringers of harmony. So shall you be, yet which ancestry shall receive you?"

[Quest update: One is never perfect, for being perfect is the to be stagnant. One's ancestry is one's chains. Bound until broken. Which chain would you bind yourself with?

1> High born

2> Born under forest

3> Born under twilight

4> Snow born

5> Born from neither]

"I wish to be born under the forest."

"So shall you be, young soul. Now mold your vessel as you wish."

[Quest update: The vessel express the intent of the soul, how do you express yours?

Quest objective: customize your body, change permissible is +-10%]

This time no window other than quest update was shown on the screen.

"This is not a bug everyone. Since you literally change everything about your character, even their private parts, the customization screen will only be shown to the player, it will not appear on stream or pictures. Please give me few minutes to finish the process." Stacy explained.

The screen started showing some screen shots of the place while Stacy finished her character. her avatar had the elfish look, but the skin was much pale, with green hair and wearing a green tunic. Her eyes also had a green hue.

"The wood elf are the closest elf to nature, specially the earth and wind elements are very intimate with them, and it affects their looks which tend to be similar to the forest."

"You have made your choice young soul, now you shall receive the judgement of your previous life, you have accumulated 5000 karma, choose your fate."

[Quest update: Karma bites back, your deeds will always follow you through your journey, during the time of judgement, what choice would you choose?

objective: Select your perks, these will follow you as your permanent buffs, all buffs corresponds to your race and class.]

[Nature's child: 1000 KP

Nature's scion: 3000 KP

combat mastery: 5000 KP

Child of earth: 1500 KP

Child of wind: 1500 KP

Element's beloved: 4000 KP

Undetectable: 4000 KP

The wise one: 4000 KP

The pure one: 4000 KP

Navigator: 500 KP]

"I'll take nature's child and the wise one."

"You may accept more blessings when you overcome heaven's trials later in your journey. Now child, tell me, how do you wish to shape your journey?"

[Quest update: One's journey through the sea of suffering can take many forms, how will your journey look like?

Objective: Feel the answer in your heart and speak of the path you wish to seek.]

"My journey shall be done by seeking knowledge, I wish to stand tall as a tree against all storms and find the truth."

"I understand, I wish you a journey of fair tiding. May your soul shine brightly under all suffering. Proceed to the room next to me."

Stacy went through the large black door, inside it, there was no one. But below her feet, the galaxy was shown.

"In this room you shall choose your destination, child." A voice was heard. It sound mechanical, with no way to tell if the speaker was male or female.

"Planet Romala, Forest of Arkadel, elven city Kolantra."

The projection of galaxy zoomed into planet Romala and showed a city, it was situated in the edge of a forest, while the other side had mountain.

"Fare well my child, may you bring harmony in existence." Stacy faded away from the room.

Meanwhile, someone was watching the stream.

"Looks like everyone began as well, oh well, let's get through it." and the speaker faded away from the room.

A light flashed and he found himself inside a room, it was not too luxurious but it looked like the owner of this place was quite better off.

There was a mirror nearby, he went there to take a look at himself. First thing that caught his eyes were red, blood red hairs. His hair was blood red, but it was natural, no magic or dye was used. His face was slightly angular and had a sharp look into it, his eyes were aquamarine colored. He wasn't too slim neither was he too brawny, the body only had slight muscles with a height of 6.2 feet. This made him feel satisfied.

"Good, at the very least my height is not effected, while my looks changed a bit, but this is good. No one will take me for a red head. Status!"

[ Name: Akrosh Shire

Age: 21 Y/O

Race: Human

Status: Third young master of house Shire.

Level: 1

Stage: Stats

Exp: 0/1000

BS: 19.875

Class: N/A

Bloodline: Locked

Soulline: Locked

Strength: 23

Perception: 16

Endurance: 27

Charisma: 19

Intelligence: 17

Wisdom: 19

Agility: 25

Luck: 13

Buff:

Healthy: Always stay in proper condition. Exp gain increased by 10%. Health regeneration increased by 5%.

Road of the king: Spear damage dealt increased by 15%. Damage received decrease by 5%. Effect of charisma increases by 5%. [Unawakened]

Conqueror: Spirit based damage increased by 15%. Damage reflected by 5%. Damage reduction increased by 5%. [Unawakened]

Combat Mastery: Weapon proficiency increased by 25%. In battle condition, the increased is 40%. [Unawakened]

Debuff:

Jealousy: Attract trouble to yourself. Encounter chance increased by 15%.

Wrath: Increased chance of assassination by 10%.

Vulnerable: Resistance to anomaly decreased by 25%. [12:03:26]