History DarthWiki / TalesOfMystrica

In addition to a certain "theme", each town has its own mayor, who is often quite the oddball of a character. Typically, each of these will also have a TraumaInn, some shops, and plenty of NPCs to talk to. Non-urban locations are typically infested with enemies, all of which also follow a certain theme. Some of these also have bosses, whose defeat is required to gather the hidden magic of Mystrica.

The above is an advertisement for the virtual world of Mystrica. Sounds like a cool place, right? Ah, but there is a little problem. Just recently, a mysterious virus took over Virtualmon, a special creature designated keeper of all Mystrica's administrative data. Since then, all non-Mystripet creatures have been less than friendly, wreaking havoc all around Mystrica. To make things worse, inhabitants suffered the worst fate you can face in a virtual world: being trapped inside it, with no hope of escaping to the real world.

However, when the Techno Mafia, Mystrica's organized crime syndicate, heard about the Elemental Keys, they wanted to take them for themselves, using the Goddesses' power to take complete control of Mystrica. To do this, they sent fighter robots out into Mystrica, programmed to respond to an Elemental Key. To beef up their defenses, they artificially enhanced some Mystripets to make them even stronger. Already, they have succeeded in stealing one of the keys - the Spirit Key.

But there is hope - and it lies with the faeries that also inhabit Mystrica. Being Mystrica's helpers, they are said to be responsible for instilling a powerful magic inside several locations throughout Mystrica. For years this magic has remained elusive, a secret shared by the faeries and the Elemental Goddesses. Now the Elemental Guardians must harness this magic to purify Virtualmon and restore peace to Mystrica, while preventing the Techno Mafia from obtaining all the Elemental Keys.

** '''Undead:''' Demonic or zombie-like Mystripets. If Undead pets are KO'd by a Melee attack, they will re-materialize at full HP (but not PP). Healing moves will not work on them, instead causing a little damage.

'''Shin:''' The head honcho of the Techno Mafia. Don't be fooled by his relatively young age and small(er) size - he is known for being very cutthroat and quick to anger, but otherwise quite alien to emotion. Many people have complained about him being "too perfect", comparing him to an unusually well-trained assassin... and they are pretty much right, because he's not a real person. He was created by Vi Willow as an artificial intelligence experiment long before she started work on Mystrica, and is now the only completely AI human in Mystrica besides Vi Willow's avatar. It is a [[SarcasmMode complete coincidence that the two are lovers]].

* ChildhoodFriendRomance: The basis of the relationship between Yamiko and Lupin - when they were young, they were in the same mental facility at the same time. The "Pirate Kelsey" doll young Lupin gave to Yamiko before he left is a [[MementoMacGuffin symbol of the hidden love between them]] (and also [[OrphansPlotTrinket between]] [[OedipusComplex him and his mother]]).

* ElectricTorture: [[spoiler:Lupin]] is subject to this after being captured by the Techno Mafia. The next major part of their sub-plot involves [[spoiler:the other Black Cat Bandits helping him]] recover. Which is pretty [[DeusExMachina miraculous]], considering [[spoiler:he crossed the DespairEventHorizon]] while in there.

* GlobalAirship: After Halberd completes the Sky Pirate, the party uses it to reach the [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon MDS complex]] in order to rescue [[DamselInDistress Ari]]. After doing so, they can use the Sky Pirate to travel all over Mystrica.

* '''Seaport City:''' Located on the northern coast of Mystrica, this is the starting place of new inhabitants. It is located adjacent to a tunnel that runs between Mystrica and the real world. The mayor is Vi Willow herself.

** '''Jardin de Colores:''' The first boss location in the "game", this garden features plant and insect enemies, and also has a flower shop. The boss is the Fleshy Flower, a huge flower that smells like rotting flesh.
* '''Spectral Forest:''' A dark forest separating Mayville from Himachi, inhabited by ghosts and other spooky creatures.

** '''Edengarde:''' A HiddenElfVillage (or Hidden Faery Village, rather) located deep in the Forest of Essence. It features a healing spring and a legendary restaurant that automatically serves a customer's favourite food, and is ruled by the leader of the faeries, Queen Mabel. Adjacent to it is a shrine where the Elemental Goddesses are invoked, which requires use of the Elemental Keys.
* '''Himachi:''' A large bustling city, the largest in Mystrica. Compact and crowded, it also features an extensive underground and a subway hub. Also houses the headquarters of the Techno Mafia - in fact, the unofficial "mayor" of the city is the head honcho himself.
* '''Night City:''' Adjacent to (and technically part of) Himachi, this is a hidden town nestled within the Spyglass Mountains, accessible via subway. This is Himachi's nightlife district, housing several clubs and restaurants. Since the place is underground, it technically is nighttime all the time here. It also houses the "official" mayor of Himachi: Prince Lucifer, reluctant lover of Marie-Celestine of Castleton.
** '''Mesozoic:''' A huge casino located in Night City. As the name would suggest, it has a prehistoric theme, and even features an artificial tropical climate inside. After the lockdown, most of the place has been overrun with dinosaur enemies, and serves as another boss location.
* '''Starry Field:''' A large star-shaped field in the western part of Mystrica, lying in between Himachi, Castleton, and Talmiroc. During the daytime it's nothing special, but at night, the stars shine beautifully overhead. It is occupied by several star enemies, but no boss.
* '''Castleton:''' Every building in this town is a castle, enhancing the MedievalEuropeanFantasy theme. The largest castle in town is home to Countess Marie-Celestine, mayor of this town.
** '''Cartespade Cathedral:''' An ominous-looking cathedral on a hill overlooking Castleton. On the inside it used to be calm and full of light, but after the lockdown, it has been terrorized by a pair of dragons, who serve as another boss.

* '''Diamond Town:''' The local Wild West town. Ruled by Sheriff Luna, a lovely dark-skinned woman who enjoys playing the harp - very atypical for a sheriff.

* '''Harbora:''' A pirate town located far in the southwest corner of Mystrica at the tip of the same peninsula Silver Hollow is in. This town is hope to a vast marketplace, and unfortunately, a lot of shady activity. Street gangs like to gather here for some reason, even though they aren't very pirate-like. The mayor is [[CaptainColorbeard Captain Copperstache]], who owns a flying pirate ship that travels between Harbora and Shuberville.
* '''Shuberville:''' Mystrica's steampunk town, home to many whimsical contraptions and antique Victorian charm, and with a great view of the bay too. The mayor is Duke Edward Sebastian Corven, a poet and musician who also keeps ravens and owns a sultry cabaret.
** '''Lemon Factory:''' An abandoned car factory located underneath Shuberville, because of its unsightly modernness. The car parts aren't too happy with this, and will get their revenge on any Keeper who enters. The boss is a massive 8-cylinder engine.

* '''Beta Town:''' A town inhabited solely by robots. This used to be a factory for different bots used by both the Techno Mafia and Vi Willow, but ever since the lockdown, the robots have been hostile to intruders. The mayor, Lord Omitron, also serves as a boss.

** '''Astronomical Temple:''' Located in a secluded beach area in Playa del Ganador, this is rumoured to have been used as an observatory, but now is infested with space-themed enemies, including its boss, the multi-stage Aging Sun.
* '''Acuato:''' This unique town is located off the northeastern coast of Mystrica, and is completely underwater. The town fits inside a gigantic glass bubble connected to Playa del Ganador via a tunnel. Defying the laws of physics, there is a hole in the bubble on the far side of town, which from the inside looks like a pond. This pond is home to Queen Foseena, a merporpoise whose magic is responsible for keeping the sea water out of Acuato.

** '''Toybox Park:''' An amusement park located just outside of Alpenhaus. Unfortunately, after the lockdown, this place had to be closed because the toys inside it came to life and started attacking people. Another boss location.
* '''Deluna Desert:''' A vast expanse of dust and sand in eastern Mystrica, separating Playa del Ganador from Moondance and Hiko Landing. This desert is full of [[PyramidPower little sand pyramids which absorb magical energy from the moonlight]]. Desert-dwelling enemies, ranging from reptiles to hieroglyphs, jump out from these sand pyramids. No boss here.
* '''Moondance:''' Sandwiched in between Deluna Desert and Banna Jungle, this town has a Middle Eastern vibe to it, being home to a vast outdoor marketplace and featuring an Arabian-style palace, which houses the mayor Prince Rama. Rumour has it that the prince doesn't do a very good job enforcing any laws, so the place is full of mischief and shady sellers (kind of like Harbora).
* '''Banna Jungle:''' A miniature rainforest in southeastern Mystrica. Lots of rain falls here, providing the nearby town of Moondance with plenty of water. Many strange plant-based enemies appear here, along with some mischievous monkeys. In the center is a temple where the boss can be found.

* '''Mt. Diavolo:''' An active volcano nestled within the southern part of the Ashy Mountains, easily visible from both Alpenhaus and Necromere. Traveling down the rocky trail alongside it from the former to the latter has been described as "descending from Heaven down into Hell". Oh, and there's also a boss here.
* '''Bogmire Swamp:''' Located between Arabelle Farm and Necromere, this marshy portion of the southern Mystrica coast is home to many trees with underwater roots and small streams feeding into the ocean. But the treacherous part of this swamp is a poisonous bog located further inland. While having fewer enemies than the clean-water area, poisoning and other status problems are common in the bog area.
* '''Necromere:''' Located at the foot of the Ashy Mountains and near Bogmire Swamp, this desolate town is the scene of numerous hauntings due to it being a morgue of sorts for those who die in Mystrica, so it's only the bravest of heart who live here (if anybody). It's also populated by a few undead keeper-less Mystripets. The mayor, a witch by the name of Sinistrina von Schwarzwald (said to have been banished here by her sister Lucina of Alpenhaus), is possibly the only person living here, so instead she holds the responsibility of keeping all the spirits in check.
** '''The Morgue:''' Actually it's closer to a cemetery. Located in Necromere, this is a dumping ground for dead bodies, both Mystripet and human. Though the smell is taken care of through mushroom-growing and incineration with Mt. Diavolo lava, a lot of unpleasant spirits and undead creatures and even spooky trees live here. Another boss location.
** '''Misery Manor:''' This is the most haunted mansion in Necromere, afflicted by a powerful curse that causes intense hallucinations to anyone who enters. For most people, these manifest as a nightmare featuring them wandering around the manor and facing their deepest fears. As such, it can almost have a therapeutic value for people who just can't let go of their fears. During the story, the climax of Yamiko's subplot occurs here, during which she encounters her malevolent family.
* '''Mt. Mystic:''' An insanely tall and [[DeathMountain ominous-looking mountain]], part of the Spyglass Mountain range and easily seen from Shuberville and Seaport City. It feels like it should be the final dungeon of the game, but actually [[DiscOneFinalDungeon it is not]]. Reaching the summit (which is well above the clouds) is the only way for a non-faery to enter the Forest of Essence, via a portal to [[HiddenElfVillage Edengarde]]. In the story, it's the last place the Elemental Guardians get to before invoking all the Goddesses.
* '''MDS Complex:''' A satellite hovering in space above Mystrica, and thus is only accessible via airship. This is where all of Mystrica's internal data systems are held (MDS stands for Mystrica Data Systems), and is also the home of Virtualmon. This area has become quite hostile after Virtualmon's corruption, and if this were a game, this place would be considered the final dungeon.

'''Lupin:''' The leader of the Black Cat Bandits, Lupin is a highly-skilled thief and an [[PhantomThief expert in the stealth department]]. But he's [[TheAllegedBoss not exactly leader material]] (Halberd is a much more competent leader than he is), due to his dark and brooding (yet [[TheStoic serious]]) nature, as well as his timidness around bright lights and loud noises (especially [[ConMenHateGuns guns]]) and fear of being the center of attention. Wearing an all-black outfit and being nocturnal does help him with the latter, though. He also struggles with flashbacks of his DarkAndTroubledPast and is part of Yamiko's love triangle... even though he's not fond of romance. Since he's the one who joined the Techno Mafia, he now acts as a spy for them.

'''Yamiko:''' The Elemental Guardian of Water. This [[ShrinkingViolet shy teen]] with an [[ElegantGothicLolita innocent and girly fashion sense]] lives a tumultuous existence, plagued with intense [[MoodSwinger mood swings]] and tendency to [[VictorianNovelDisease frequently get sick]]. These are thought to come from a curse cast upon her by her great-grandmother, which she can overcome by defeating her ghost in a battle. She also is stuck in a love triangle, which drives most of her [[RomanticSidequest sub-plot]].

* BraidsOfBarbarism: His long hair is tied into a single braid. Probably done to avoid looking too manly, since he also has a BadassMustache and a CarpetOfVirility.

* CampGay: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]]. He's short, wears [[{{Guyliner}} eyeshadow]], has a coat lined with [[PinkIsFeminine pink satin]], shies away from physical fights, and acts with an almost [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide motherly sense of nurture]]. But, surprise, he's straight as an arrow - and quite the casanova to boot.

* ElectricTorture: [[spoiler:Lupin]] is subject to this after being captured by the Techno Mafia. The next major part of [[spoiler:his]] sub-plot involves [[spoiler:the other Black Cat Bandits helping him]] recover. Which is pretty [[DeusExMachina miraculous]], considering [[spoiler:he crossed the DespairEventHorizon]] while in there.

* '''Harbora:''' A pirate town located far in the southwest corner of Mystrica at the tip of the same peninsula Silver Hollow is in. This town is hope to a vast marketplace, and unfortunately, a lot of shady activity. Street gangs like to gather here for some reason, even though they aren't very pirate-like. The mayor is Captain Copperstache, who owns a flying pirate ship that travels between Harbora and Shuberville.

* TheWatson: Being a newcomer to the world of Mystrica, she naturally asks a lot of questions the audience would be wondering about as well.

* ChildhoodFriendRomance: The basis of the relationship between Yamiko and Lupin - when they were young, they were in the same mental facility at the same time. The "Pirate Kelsey" doll young Lupin gave to Yamiko before he left is a [[MacGuffin symbol of the hidden love between them]] (and also between [[OedipusComplex him and his mother]]).

* {{Meganekko}}:

* Trenchcoat Brigade: Lupin fits this pretty well, minus the facial hair, and with [[ForgetsToEat anorexia]] (or possibly [[AGlassOfChianti wine]]) in place of tobacco. British? Check. Blond? Check. Loner? In terms of personality, check. BadassLongcoat? Pretty much. Spy work? Double check if thieving also counts.

* AlwaysLawfulGood/AlwaysChaoticEvil: The fairies and T-Bots, respectively.

'''Lupin:''' The leader of the Black Cat Bandits, Lupin is a highly-skilled thief and an [[PhantomThief expert in the stealth department]]. But he's not exactly leader material (Halberd is a much more competent leader than he is), due to his dark and brooding (yet [[TheStoic serious]]) nature, as well as his timidness around bright lights and loud noises (especially [[ConMenHateGuns guns]]) and fear of being the center of attention. Wearing an all-black outfit and being nocturnal does help him with the latter, though. He also struggles with flashbacks of his DarkAndTroubledPast and is part of Yamiko's love triangle... even though he's not fond of romance. Since he's the one who joined the Techno Mafia, he now acts as a spy for them.

** Halberd is the Hacker,

** '''Light Pillar:''' Located within the Spectral Forest, this tower is said to be the place where ghosts who have finished their business in the real world ascend to Heaven. Possibly another boss location.

* BringMyRedJacket: Shin usually wears a blue coat, but will switch to a red coat in combat situations. And then there's the red-tinted glasses which he only wears ''outside'' of combat, [[InvertedTrope for some reason]].

* '''Deluna Desert:''' A vast expanse of dust and sand in eastern Mystrica, separating Playa del Ganador from Moondance and Hiko Landing. This desert is full of little sand pyramids which shine brilliantly in the moonlight at night. Desert-dwelling enemies, ranging from reptiles to hieroglyphs, jump out from these sand pyramids. No boss here.

* HeroicBuild: WordOfGod says that this was what she was aiming for when she started working out. Apparently, it [[{{Pun}}worked out]] for her.

* WomanInWhite: Her outfit is mostly white--except for her boots and her hair, which are black. This is pretty symbolic in itself, as while she has that air of mystery and subtle madness about her, underneath she wears a [[{{Striperiffic}} skimpy all-black outfit]], indicating her brutally selfish motives towards the end.

* FaceOfAThug: [[AstonishinglyAppropriateAppearance Naturally.]] One wouldn't expect it, but he actually is a level-headed leader and has a good sense of morality. Especially not given his tendency to pick up {{Badass}}-associated habits, like smoking, gambling, and motorcycle riding.

* AgonyBeam: One of the general attacks is literally called Agony Beam. Venifica, Yamiko's Sinistress, ''loves'' to use this attack.

* TheWorldIsAlwaysDoomed: Subverted, since if the Elemental Guardians fail to purify Virtualmon and he and the Techno Mafia take over Mystrica, rather than being destroyed, Mystrica becomes permanently locked, so nobody could ever return to the real world.

* BioAugmentation / {{Cyborging}}: What the Techno Mafia does to its Mystripets. For some reason, this process only works on fully digital beings, so humans are excluded. But it does make the process a lot faster and allows defying the laws of biology and [[ChemistryCanDoAnything chemistry]].

* BioAugmentation/{{Cyborging}}: What the Techno Mafia does to its Mystripets. For some reason, this process only works on fully digital beings, so humans are excluded. But it does make the process a lot faster and allows defying the laws of biology and [[ChemistryCanDoAnything chemistry]].

** '''Faery:''' Faery-like Mystripets, not to be confused with actual faeries. They get a slight Magic boost in battle, but once they get a status problem, their Magic decreases quite a bit.

** '''Sea Creature:''' All sea-dwelling Mystripets. Sea creatures will absorb all Water attacks, which instead restore some of their [[HitPoints HP]].

* '''Forest of Essence:''' A large forest that divides Mystrica into western and eastern halves. The home of the faeries, it is [[FantasticNatureReserve enchanted so that it cannot be traversed by non-faeries]]. To get to the other half of Mystrica, one must either travel along the northern or southern coast, or take the subway that runs between Himachi and Alpenhaus.

[[folder: Tropes for the Video Game version]]

'''Ari:''' The Elemental Guardian of Spirit, and Gon's little sister. She's even more of a computer geek than Gon is, often shutting herself in the computer room for hours on end. She even goes so far as to insert computer speak into her speech. This also makes her really naive about things, and she is also fond of sharing things over the Internet. These two things worked against her when she asked an online forum about the Spirit Key she received. One day, she vanished along with the key - right through the computer screen.

'''Warren:''' This cheerful hippie guy has excellent people skills, and thus fulfills diplomacy roles, especially with other gangs. He's also a master of disguise, often impersonating mobsters, gangsters, policemen, or workers during their capers. Other than that though, he's not too good in the stealth department, and can be immature at times (which makes sense, as he's the youngest of the group). And then he has a habit of buying and selling illegal drugs... but not so much using them.

* '''Forest of Essence:''' A large forest that divides Mystrica into western and eastern halves. The home of the faeries, it is enchanted so that it cannot be traversed by non-faeries. To get to the other half of Mystrica, one must either travel along the northern or southern coast, or take the subway that runs between Himachi and Alpenhaus.

'''Mr. D:''' Real name Remy Demange, this young man is practically the epitome of the [[EveryoneIsSexierIfFrench romantic and artistic Frenchman]]. He's a ballet dancer and also works for a fashion design company, but is not really the smartest person out there, especially in the rational logic department. He starts out the story as Yamiko's boyfriend, forming the third side of her love triangle. But while he is quite cautious and protective (possibly a bit too much) of her, when faced with immediate danger, he would rather [[DirtyCoward forget all about Yamiko and run for his life]]. But his passion and gentlemanly nature makes up for that... right?

'''Mr. D:''' Real name Remy Demange, this young man is practically the epitome of the romantic and artistic Frenchman. He's a ballet dancer and also works for a fashion design company, but is not really the smartest person out there, especially in the rational logic department. He starts out the story as Yamiko's boyfriend, forming the third side of her love triangle. But while he is quite cautious and protective (possibly a bit too much) of her, when faced with immediate danger, he would rather [[DirtyCoward forget all about Yamiko and run for his life]]. But his passion and gentlemanly nature makes up for that... right?

* '''Himachi:''' A large bustling city, the largest in Mystrica. Compact and crowded, it also features an extensive underground and a subway hub. Also houses the headquarters of the Techno Mafia.
* '''Night City:''' Adjacent to (and technically part of) Himachi, this is a hidden town nestled within the Spyglass Mountains, accessible via subway. This is Himachi's nightlife district, housing several clubs and restaurants. Since the place is underground, it technically is nighttime all the time here.

* '''Talmiroc:''' A goofy name for a goofy town. This town, located on a flat and arid plain, serves as a haven for artists and craftspeople, who frequently showcase their works in their front yards.

** '''Tykel Farm:''' Located right next to Diamond Town and just south of the Forest of Essence, this farm is home to a few benevolent animals... except for the ones near the barn, who aren't so friendly. The barn itself is home to another boss.

* '''Shuberville:''' Mystrica's steampunk town, home to many whimsical contraptions and antique Victorian charm.

* '''Alpenhaus:''' Located in a valley nestled within the Ashy Mountains in eastern Mystrica, this town features a lot of old French and German-style architecture, making for quite the picturesque town. It also is a popular place for skiing in the winter. The mayor is Queen Lucina, who is said to have brought the toys in Toybox Park to life.

(to be finished)

Have you ever wanted to live in a virtual world? Where the natural laws are relaxed a bit, but otherwise it feels just like real-world Earth, albeit more whimsical. This world, called Mystrica, features lots of themed towns and other places to explore, each of which is inhabited by quirky creatures ([[SarcasmMode I swear they're friendly]]). Additionally, there are other more "civilized" creatures called [[{{Mon}} Mystripets]], which can be [[CaptainObvious kept as pets]]. Mystripets make great travel companions, and can protect you from any danger with their unique powers. Come participate in the revolutionary MMORPG that breaks the boundaries of a screen!

In response to this, Vi Willow, the brilliant inventor who created Mystrica, asked the five Elemental Goddesses for help in protecting Mystrica. In response, they procured five keys, each one containing a piece of their power. These keys had a mind of their own - they appeared in the hands of [[ChosenOne five individuals]], destined to be the guardians of Mystrica.

Basically, this unwritten story pays homage to Eastern RPG {{Mon}} games, offering a more realistic take on the matter. (And who knows, maybe it will be developed into an actual video game someday - for now it's more like a book.) This means there will be nods to RPG elements such as {{Random Encounter}}s, [[TraumaInn inns with healing services]], and epic boss battles. Since this is a Mon game, the Guardians will also have to bond with and train up their Mystripets to fight the evil forces taking over Mystrica.

The written version of this story will contain references to a Pet List, which describes some characteristics of each Mystripet, along with a "Mystripet Tracker" for each of the characters, showing the status of their Mystripets during their journeys. The characters will usually be in groups of four or less; in the video game, a party has a [[ArbitraryHeadcountLimit maximum of four members]]. The video game's story progresses in quests, some of which require specific characters, and some where you get to assign whichever characters you want to [[LetsSplitUpGang two or three simultaneous quests]]. Secondary characters [[GuestStarPartyMember sometimes accompany the primary characters]], having Mystripet teams of their own.

'''Yamiko:''' The Elemental Guardian of Water. This [[ShrinkingViolet shy teen]] with an [[ElegantGothicLolita innocent and girly fashion sense]] lives a tumultuous existence, plagued with intense [[MoodSwinger mood swings]] and tendency to [[VictorianNovelDisease frequently get sick]]. These are thought to come from a curse cast upon her by her great-grandmother, which she can overcome by defeating her ghost in a battle. She also is stuck in a love triangle, which drives most of her sub-plot.

'''Merlin:''' This amiable fellow is short on height, but not on wisdom and cleverness. As his name would imply, he holds a strong belief in the paranormal, and even claims to be able to [[AuraVision read people's auras]]. He's both the heart and the medic of the group, specializing in herbalism, aural healing, and just being kind and supportive in general - even though he almost always has his [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} head up in the clouds]]. And then there's his oddly flamboyant style of dress... an odd character indeed.

'''Halberd:''' He's both the [[GeniusBruiser brains and brawn of the group]], being big and strong and intimidating (even in the [[ManInAKilt kilt]]) and proficient in sword-fighting (particularly fencing), but also in charge of designing electronic gadgets used in their capers. During such capers, he's either monitoring others' progress from their computer network, or accompanying them as a bodyguard. Despite his size though, he has a [[GentleGiant calm demeanor]] and a strong sense of [[CavalierCompetitor chivalry]]... kind of odd for a criminal.

'''Ashleigh:''' The Elemental Guardian of Earth. This young woman is the oldest of the Guardians, acting as the mature TeamMom of the group. Serious and conservative, she tends to interpret things through a pretty narrow mindset, closely following her Catholic faith. She is a musician who used to perform at a church, and thus takes on the important role of "recording" the hidden magic of Mystrica in the form of a song.

Basically, this unwritten story pays homage to Eastern RPG {{Mon}} games, offering a more realistic take on the matter. (And who knows, maybe it will be developed into an actual video game someday - for now it's more like a book.) This means there will be nods to RPG elements such as {{RandomEncounter}}s, [[TraumaInn inns with healing services]], and epic boss battles. Since this is a Mon game, the Guardians will also have to bond with and train up their Mystripets to fight the evil forces taking over Mystrica.

The story itself will be rather complex and heavily character-driven, each character having their own conflict or motivation. If this were a video game, there would be ten playable ("primary") characters: the five Elemental Guardians, and all five members of a benevolent thieving gang called the Black Cat Bandits, whose goal is to stop the Techno Mafia from taking over Mystrica. There are also a few "secondary" characters who play important roles, including Mystrica creator Vi Willow and the leader of the Techno Mafia.

The written version of this story will contain references to a Pet List, which describes some characteristics of each Mystripet, along with a "Mystripet Tracker" for each of the characters, showing the status of their Mystripets during their journeys. The characters will usually be in groups of four or less; in the video game, a party has a maximum of four members. The video game's story progresses in quests, some of which require specific characters, and some where you get to assign whichever characters you want to two or three simultaneous quests. Secondary characters sometimes accompany the primary characters as NPCs. They also have Mystripets, but you cannot control their actions.

** '''Dragon:''' ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. Dragons have a higher critical-hit rate than normal, but are more likely to hurt themselves while possessed.
** '''Bug:''' Mystripets based on insects and other arthropods. Bugs have higher accuracy than normal, and self-cure after two turns of being frozen or burned. However, these ailments lower their Defense.

** '''Toy:''' Mystripets resembling toys or other non-machine contraptions. Toys have higher-than-normal evasiveness and take less damage from poisoning, but take more damage from Magic attacks.

** '''Sea Creature:''' All sea-dwelling Mystripets. Sea creatures will absorb all Water attacks, which instead restore some of their HP.

** Each Mystripet also has a certain number of Power Points, or PP. This is the amount of "energy" a Mystripet has for using attacks. Unlike in Pokemon, PP is shared among all attacks, each attack costing a certain amount of PP.
* Mystripets gain stat boosts upon leveling up. The maximum level a Mystripet can achieve is 64.

Have you ever wanted to live in a virtual world? Where the natural laws are relaxed a bit, but otherwise it feels just like real-world Earth, albeit more whimsical. This world, called Mystrica, features lots of themed towns and other places to explore, each of which is inhabited by quirky creatures ([[SarcasmMode I swear they're friendly]]). Additionally, there are other more "civilized" creatures [[{Mon} called Mystripets]], which can be [[CaptainObvious kept as pets]]. Mystripets make great travel companions, and can protect you from any danger with their unique powers. Come participate in the revolutionary MMORPG that breaks the boundaries of a screen!

Have you ever wanted to live in a virtual world? Where the natural laws are relaxed a bit, but otherwise it feels just like real-world Earth, albeit more whimsical. This world, called Mystrica, features lots of themed towns and other places to explore, each of which is inhabited by quirky creatures ([[SarcasmMode I swear they're friendly]]). Additionally, there are other more "civilized" creatures, called [[{Mon} Mystripets]], which can be [[CaptainObvious kept as pets]]. Mystripets make great travel companions, and can protect you from any danger with their unique powers. Come participate in the revolutionary MMORPG that breaks the boundaries of a screen!