Here is a setting for -U- the game of stories that easily converts to OVA.
Dragon'skin (the Setting) Description Long ago there were dragons that roamed the earth. They were intelligent creatures that ruled the lands for ages. When the Empire of Atlantis came and desired to take all that it could see, the two sides warred. The Empire finally found a way to destroy the dragons. Their efforts, however, also destroyed their own continent. In the end, all that was left of the human empire was legend of Atlantis. All that was left of the dragons were their scales.
Years later, some ingenious humans discovered some dragon scales and unlocked their power, thus making them the first of what is called the Dragon'skin. Slowly but surely, over the ages, more humans have been introduced to the scales of the dragons and turned into powerful beings that walk among us. Near-immortal, powerful beings that live in the shadows of mankind directing it to their whims, much like their ancestors.
Characters All Main Character Players take the role of a Dragon'skin. In addition, all Dragon'skin characters also have 1 dice in the Ability Dragon'skin for free which allows the character to sense other Dragon'skins, be immune to aging and its effects, need less sleep (1 day out of 7), have amazing health, and use Dragon'skin Abilities. I'm not sure how to handle char gen as either power ceiling or absolute zero.
Supporting Cast Characters can be either Dragon'skins or humans.
Becoming a Dragon'skin To become a Dragon'skin, one must have a dragon scale touching their skin and say "From Dragon skin to Dragon's kin." Instantly, and painfully, the person's body is rewritten and the scale is infused into their body, undetectable, except by other Dragon'skins.
The new Dragon'skin will feel infinitely better than they have and whatever ailments they had (including paralysis, lost limbs, cancer, a cold, etc.,) are cured. When the Dragon'skin dies, their scale separates from their body at the place it was infused, and can be used again by another person. Dragon scales cannot be destroyed and are very rare.
Social Dealings Dragon'skins can sense when another one is nearby. This leads them to congregate and help or harm one another. In many large cities, there is an Alpha Dragon'skin that has claimed the city as his domain or kingdom. The Alphas often require all in their domain to be civil and obey their laws.
Of course, the blood of predators runs in the veins of all Dragon'skin, so Alphas are toppled, kingdoms modified, or clandestine shadow wars are fought somewhat regularly.
All of the Dragon'skin, however keep their powers as hidden as possible for fear of another Atlantis, and there is always an elder Dragon'skin in town to teach the newly minted of their kind their history and place in the city.
Types of Dragons Each scale used to make a Dragon'skin is from a different type of dragon. Depending on the color of the dragon scale, each Dragon'skin favors different abilities and temperaments. All Dragon'skins, regardless of color, want one thing: power.
• Black Dragon'skins are nihilistic and destructive. They use anything they can get their hands on to destroy things, even societies.
• Blue Dragon'skins are calm and patient. They prefer to use water and diplomacy as the tools of choice.
• Green Dragon'skins are wild and in touch with nature. They tend to use claws and other natural weapons to defend their ways of life.
• Gold Dragon'skins are prideful and powerful. In general anything they do is enhanced, and they have a panache for the finer things in life.
• Red Dragon'skins are fierce and rash. They favor fire as their weapon of choice, and don't like to contemplate their actions.
• White Dragon'skins are cold and calculating. They use ice and time to make their best wishes unfold.
Possible Stories Dragon'skin is a great Setting for political intrigue in the shadows of the modern world. Because dragons are naturally hoarding creatures used to being the apex predators, it makes any dealings with Dragon'skins a test in social interactions.
The following are some possible stories for Dragon'skin.
• Fall of the Prince - The Alpha Dragon'skin has always had a second in command called "the Prince". The Prince has been allowed to do as he pleases without reprimand from the Alpha. Last night, the Prince was killed by the Alpha for unknown reasons. Now, the Alpha is looking for a new Prince and the Main Characters are on the short list. Can they survive the other Dragon'skins vying for the position? And why did the Alpha kill the former Prince?
• Black Death - Bastion, a Black Dragon'skin has come to the city bringing a biological plague. He has put word out that he means to unleash it on the city in two days unless he is made Alpha. Every Dragon'skin in town is looking for the weapon and Bastion (who's gone into hiding). Everyone, that is, except some currying for Bastion's favor.
• White Lies - A Gold Dragon'skin was seen on the internet using a near-draconic form. The local White Dragon'skins believe this is a mistake that should be rectified by killing the offender. The Gold Dragon'skin has come to the players looking for help and shelter. She says she's been framed and promises money for helping her. Who do they believe, the Whites or the Gold? And why are the Whites so quick to declare death on one of their own kind?
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