A Fistful of Copper is a spur-of-the-moment creation actually written as the beginning of a tandem story piece between a friend and I, so it may not, if ever, see completion. Originally 'written' off the cuff in under two hours, I've just spent the last six hours, off and on, editing and rewriting it to make it somewhat presentable.
I need an editor. Hahaha.
And feel free, if you like, to continue this in your own way. All I ask is that you allow me to read your work.
Thanks!
I hope that all of you enjoy this mad creation.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A Fistful of Copper
Extra notes:
1 Most mages in this world are called Casters. Eg. Warcasters who use their magic with military purposes, Tekcasters (rare outside of foundry/forge cities) who use their magic mostly for the creation of items and technology (such as it is), Hexcasters who cast curses and huck up aggressive spells (think witches and warlocks), etc.
2 The halfling is a Tekcaster by the name of Magraudlin "Mags" O'Roark, who's an army veteran, trader, tinker and talented 'Jack-smith. He is possessed of endless cheerfulness, which some think is some sort of unbreakable hex, and an incurable curiousity. He is infamous along the Frontier Border and can proove to be a frustrating character to deal with.
3 Mags' 'Jack is a siege-grade custom Warjack named Wideload, powered by a custom-built V-twin stack 'flashcore' eldritch engine powered by coal but also has the ability to absorb fire & lightning strikes for use as fuel and armed with Stormhammer fists as well as a pair of recessed large caliber HEAP (High Explosive Armor Piercing) slugthrowers in its shoulders while being protected by thick layers of armour. Its armour is adorned with engravings of clockwork mechanisms and hexagonal dragonscales. Due to its sheer weight, its speed is considered to be slow but the custom-built engine not only allows a short boost in speed but also the ability to 'flashstep', a form of short-ranged teleportation. There is a small saddle for Mags so he can ride on it. In addition, the Jack is capable of quadrupedal movement which doubles its ground speed, and can carry up to five times its weight.
4 All 'Jacks are powered by Eldritch Engines, usually a single stack of a rugged, robust nature. Eldritch engines use different kinds of fuel, depending on purpose, maker and model, which can vary from enchanted coal to molten lava.
5 'Jacks require Casters to control them, though there are rumours of 'Jacks gaining sentience. These rumours are unproven, however.
... with a pocketful of coins.
