{ canon update }

[keeperoftales]

Canon & Essence Update—

§ canon update.

Want to canon update your character? No problem. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• What happens. When a character is updated, they will have to leave the Realm of Stories to return to their own. This could be voluntary, such as during a break, or a random disappearance, such as in the middle of a campaign. At that point, it can be assumed that their world has cleared the threats at that time and will essentially resume its original timeline as if none of it happened until the Story Eater returns for the new canon point.
  
  
• Time lapse. The Realm of Stories functions on its own sense of time (which is like zero), so a month in the character's world could be three days in the Realm or vice versa.
  
  
• Change essence optional. It's possible to change a character's essence if you want, otherwise they will have the same one again. They'll keep all abilities and anything else they learned unless you want to change things.
  
  
• Keep memories. All memories of their time in the Realm will return. They can also vaguely remember their time in the Realm while back in their world, but that's up to the player (it can be played off as a dream if trying to work it in as real experience would be too complicated).
  
  
• Waiting period. There's a wait period of two weeks for any new material installments before a character can be updated, and spoilers should be marked.
  
  
• Time gone. How long a characters goes out for the update can be from three days to a week. If you need more time, such as working the update as a long hiatus, that can be arranged.

Now just fill out the form, post your canon update in your character's journal, and then link it in a comment to this entry.

SUBJECT HEADER: CANON UPDATE <b>Character:</b> <b>Canon:</b> <b>Current Canon Point:</b> <b>New Canon Point:</b> <b>Essence:</b> (put again even if not changing) <b>Updated Background:</b> Just quick notes to inform what's changed <b>Updated Personality:</b> More quick notes <b>Any other updates:</b> Any new abilities or talents they may have picked up that would come into play; if changing essence, what kind of changes are being done; any other notable changes like physical appearance <b>Questions/Other:</b> Any questions or anything else you want to address

§ essence update.

Need to change your character's essence? That's definitely doable, but here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Legitimate reason for change. We want our players to carefully consider the essence their character will be having from the start as it's supposed to be a part of the character's growth into the setting. But we do realize that even careful planning doesn't always pan out, so if it turns out that the choice just doesn't fit, then it's definitely A-OK to change the essence out.
  
  
• Two times max per cycle. Since we don't want characters to randomly go through essences like candy, we have a two time limitation per cycle.
  
  
• How it works in-game. For a character to have their essence changed out in-game, they won't have to do anything at all. The Storyteller will be able to sense any mismatch or frustration through the journal, or even the essence itself might decide that they chose the wrong vessel to inhabit. Regardless, the character will find themselves suddenly engulfed in a ribbon of white letters and papers. When it clears, they will have undergone a magical girl transformation and find themselves with their essence, completely with change of wardrobe.
  
  
• Relearning abilities. Except for any basic skills that weren't unique to the previous essence, all special abilities are unlearned and the character will have relearn any that could potentially carry over. Good news is that they at least still have knowledge about their skills and it will be a lot faster, even same day depending on how similar they were. Example, if a character learned to cast ice with the previous essence, they may be able to regain that ability if their new essence allows it. Otherwise, it's back to square one. (Think of it like changing job classes in JRPGs.)
  
  
• Quirks reset. Obviously any personality quirks from the previous essence will no longer be in play, but it can be replaced with any quirks from the new essence. The character may feel lingering effects of the previous quirk, but at this point it would be more of a habit rather than just because of the essence.
  
  
• Housing change optional. Characters do not have to move to a new home if they are comfortable in their current lodgings. But if they would like to try somewhere else, then their keys will change to lead them to their next potential home. If they decide after checking it out they don't want it, then the keys will revert back to their original form and remain that way.
  
  
• Workshop optional. Using the Workshop isn't mandatory, but it is suggested if you're uncertain about what new essence to choose or if you want second opinions. So feel free to use it!

Now just fill out the form, comment to this entry, and wait the approval!

SUBJECT HEADER: ESSENCE UPDATE <b>Character:</b> <b>Current Essence:</b> Character | Story <b>New Essence:</b> Character | Story <b>Updated Abilities and Quirks:</b> What new abilities or quirks the character will gain from this essence. <b>Carry Overs:</b> Any skills or knowledge from the previous essence that may be carried over or attempt to be utilized with the new essence. <b>Any other updates:</b> Any other notes you'd like to include, like style of clothes or changes of weapons. <b>Questions/Other:</b> Any questions or anything else you want to address