Dead Or Alive
Note: This entire lore and everything written here is fictional and is written by me.
Lore:
This takes place on called Rokukan, which is a distant planet from Azeroth. on this planet, the main population consists of the race Vamara, which are intelligent ape-like creatures with small ears and a long tails, and stands slightly taller than humans. The Vamarans live in villages and wheras the richest and nobles live at the temple that stands at the center of the jungle of Rokukan, called the Temple of Al’goriat. But some live in the out in the wilderness barrens of the Drylands.
The whole zone of the Drylands is in post apocolyptic mess. Where people strive to surive and often resort to violence and thievery, where banditry and gang warfare is common. The larger cities there are now in ruins, and most of the people dwell in the wilds, hunting and gathering food and scraps. Just a few towns and small settlements left, but most are small and isolated. None knows what caused the apocalypse that destroyed the zone, but there are multiple rumors.
Thier favorite mount is called Gorgs, which is a fast cat-like creature with big mouth. The Vamarans live off the land and they eat mostly vegtables and farm crops. The majority of Vamaran society lives in large cities called Hrahima, which can be found throughout the continent of Rokukan. There are three major cities in total, one in each province: Yulong (the capital), Nighoi, and Qixia.
The Vamarans believe that all life forms have an innate desire for survival, so they choose to live harmoniously with nature rather than dominate it or destroy it. They strive to maintain a balance between themselves and the world around them. To do this, they’ve developed a culture that values harmony, compassion, and respect.
Vamari’s have a natural affinity with animals and can communicate with them telepathically, although this doesint work for reptilian species. This allows them to easily tame almost any beast they come across. They also hunt their food, but don’t hunt for sport, instead choosing to hunt for meat when there is no other option available.
The Vamarans are of peaceful nature. They are a very ancient race, having lived for thousands and thousands of years. Their lifespan is much longer than ours, which is why they have learned to live in harmony with their environment. They have developed thier own martial art called Baoqiao, which is the use of staves in close quarter combat, it consists of long sweeping strikes and throws that can be used from a distance or up close. The Vamarans use these techniques to defend themselves against other species who would seek to harm them. But many outsiders and outlaws have resorted to the use of guns instead
Another humanoid race, are the El’Dalis, they live mostly on the other side of the continent. They are upright lizards with reptilian features. Their bodies are covered in scales that range from light green to dark green, they also have a heavy tail that they drag across the floor while walking, but can also be used for bashing others. While traveling through the water they use webbed hands to swim, and their feet are protected by thick claws. As you might expect the El’Dalis don’t get along too well with the Vamari and are not very open towards outsiders.
They live either in the swampy or in eastern coast the jungle regions of Rokukan. They have a natural affinity for black magic, making them feared sorcerers. They also are skilled at creating powerful charms and potions, as well as being able to channel magical energy into their weapons. The El’Dalis don’t often make contact with others, but when they do it’s usually because someone has been caught trespassing in their territory. They worship a deity named Aekaros, who is a god of death and order.
Thier arctitecture varies greatly between different tribes, some of the lesser tribes are mostly simply huts made out of leaves and vines. But the major lives in impressive structures built from stone, wood, and metal, with anient carvings on the walls and halls leading deep underground.
The two races that dominate Rokukan, the Vamari and El’Dalis aren’t the only ones. There are many other races that inhabit this world, though most are small tribes that live far away from civilization.
Location:
N’jara also known as the drylands is a massive zone filled with deserts and steppes, and is home to many desert dwelling creatures including spiders, scorpions, snakes and other reptiles.
The second zone is the jungle Kharazeti or the woodlands, where most Vamarans live. It has many trees and plants, and is home to several species of animals, both animal and plant life. This is where most Vamarans live.
The third and least explored is the swamps of Zharadu, which is an area filled with swampy areas and water bodies. This is mostly populated by reptiles like crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and even turtles. Other inhabitants include insects and other small animals. This region is also home to the El’Dalis
Player story:
A goblin engineer/ gnome (alliance) opens an unstable portal to another world, he tries hes best to keep it open but fails and it closes as the (player) along with some others gets pulled in. The player finds himself lost in a thick dust storm that feels like its never ending. He eventually collapses to the ground, but gets eventually dragged away by a strange man.
In the next scene we see the player character is waking up, and we see the strange man cooks food over open fire, “Up so soon? he says” he continues to explain that he is traveling west to find a man who has a bounty on hes head.
After being served the food by this man, he says “You can call me doc, he continues after a brief pauce” You´re not from around here are you? He asks you calmly.
The player tells him the story of what happend, and Doc replies:
“I have heard stories about these worlds that lies between us, but I thought they were just stories.” He then adds: “Maybe there is truth to them after all”
After that Doc explains that he will tell everything the player needs to survive in this barren land and gives the player some simply quests before parting ways.
He also tells the player that if they ever need help or anything else to come visit him at the saloon in town, for daily quests and bounties and promises the player that he’ll do his best to look after the player.
He tells the player about reputation and how important it is to gain a good reputation with townsfolk, so that when times gets hard they won’t turn against you.
or if he decides to live the life of an outlaw he can join the local “gang”, so that he can earn money through dangerous missions and other illegal activities.
He also explains that having a bounty on your head means that you can expect trouble from anyone and everyone.
Reputation:
Reputation in this expansion will work differently than previously, and will have a major role on the gameplay.
You can either be a good or bad.
Being good allows you to visit the various towns without any trouble with the law. You will be able to do errands for the various townfolks, help the sheriff to hunt down criminals. You can then unlock a specific transmog from your loyalty to them.
Or if you decides to live the life of an outlaw you can join the local “gang”, and earn wealth through riskful missions and other illegal activities and become hunted by the law. You can pay of your bounty but it will cost you some currencies, not gold. You will gain a set of transmog from your loyalty to them aswell.
Mount:
Gorgs
Playable race
Likely that Vamarans or El’Dalis will become a playable race with this expansion
Player housing:
The player will own a house or rather a shack in the begining that can be upgraded in time, you will be able to unlock certain furniture some unlocked through achievements, quests and through your reputation. There will be various spots of where you can live, some are in the town others are in the barren nowhere.
Guilds:
You as the player will be able to join 2 different guilds, the Vigilantes called the “The lone rangers” which is an losely organised organization of vigilantes that hunts down outlaws and gang members alike on thier own without the guidance of the law.
The Night Riders is the second group and consists of thieves, assassins and smugglers of all sort that work together under the name of “The Night Riders”, they all work independently, but cooperate with each other when the need arises. It is said that every member of the Night Riders has a unique skill and specialty.
Depending on which guild you choose you will be given access to quests and missions that are specific to that guild.
World PVP:
Depending on what guild you are a member of, you will fight eachother in world events, taking place in towns and caravans. The Night Riders will occasionally rob banks, mansions, caravans etc and if you are a member of The Lone Rangers your goal is to stop them and let them get away with as little loot as possible, and possible kill someone that is WANTED in the process.
Protagonist villain:
The main villain will remain mysterious and simply be called the man with no name by the town folks, it is your job to find him.
New class: Gunner
Lore
The use of guns comes in various forms and became revolutionary amongst the people of Rokukan. These guns were usually made by some form of machinery and powered by gunpowder. The guns and bombs were created by a group of the Vamarans but still most chooses to keep the tradition of using staves and hand to hand combat. Altough the use of guns flourished and has become widespread throughout the drylands, especially after the great apocalypse.
Spec: DPS Gunslinger
Gunslingers are a bold and mysterious lot. While many treat the use of black powder with the same care and reverence that a wizard typically reserves for his spellbook, most gunslingers know better than to let their rivals get too close—the best way to hide your true power is by keeping it hidden from sight. Gunslingers use their skills to fight both the lawless bands who roam the desert wastes and the monsters that dwell there. They rely on their own cunning, guile, and sharp shooting to survive, and they don’t shy away from a good brawl.
Gunslingers often ends up in trouble because of their reputation and often arrogant nature. They are perfect candidates for bounty hunters, due to their quick reflexes and ability to quickly gain information about the target.
Many gunslingers become outlaws and
members of ruthless gangs, but others find themselves working for the authorities instead, taking on contracts to track down criminals and bring them to justice.
Spells:
Sidestep: Glide 5 yards in the direction you are moving, whilst gaining 100% dodge for the duration. 20 sec cooldown. 2 charges.
Hellfire : Sacrifice 5% of your health and unleash hell, and shoot in a line that damages the first enemy, for twelve shots and enemies behind for less damage, dealing x damage, crits deal 3x damage. 30 yards.
1.5 Minutes cooldown
Gunspray : Upon casting, increases your haste by 30% Whilst continuously dealing damage to the enemy for 4 seconds, restoring 30 focus. Crits deal 1.5 more damage. 1 minute cooldown. 30 yards.
Bola toss: Throw a bola on the opponents leg and root them in place for 3 seconds (players) 60sec (npc) 45 sec cooldown. 30 yards.
Equililibrium : Fire a stream of bullets around you whilst you spin dealing x damage can be used whilst moving, your movement speed cant be reduced beyond 50%.
Spec: DPS Saboteur
The Saboteur are master of the craft of sabotage, and specializes in traps and mines and other forms of surprise attacks, often crude and sometimes unpredictable devices. They are usually employed by governments or corporations seeking to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies.
The saboteurs are able to plant explosives, set traps, and even create devices that can cause panic and confusion amongst the enemy’s ranks.
They are demolition experts and are often the one who breaks open the valve door before the rest of the team enters the room.
The saboteur are often the brain in the operation, the ones who come up with the plans and think of ways to blindside the opposition. They are also capable of breaking through enemy lines and disabling their weapons systems.
Spells:
The saboteur will have a new resourcebar they will use GEAR as resource. That slowly regernate itself. Certain abilities will use gear as a resource Overheat:
Concussion mine: Plant a mine, that can be activated by pressing the spell again. If you are within range you launch yourself 25 yards from the mine. If enemies are within range they will be knocked back take x damage. Cost 1 GEAR
Dynamite throw: Throw sticks of dynamites around that explodes shortly after, enemies take x damage and is knocked down for 1 second. 25 sec cooldown.
Light turrent: Install a stationary turrent into the ground that attacks the lowest health minion, if the spell is pressed again you can target who the turrent will attack. The turrent has a lifetime of 24 seconds. 1 min cooldown. Cost 1 GEAR. When destroyed 1 gear will respawn nearby that you can pick up.
Scrap cannon: Empty your gear bar and shoot at the enemy dealing heavy x damage.
Shocker: Shock the enemy dealing x damage and stuns them for 2.5 seconds.
Spiderbomb: Throw a bomb of mechanical spiders on to target that jumps on nearby enemies and spreads dealing x damage and causing bleed over 12 seconds 25 seconds cooldown.
Handyman: Picking up a GEAR increases your move speed by 20% for 5 seconds. Passive.
Spec: Tank Enforcer
The Enforcer specializes in close combat using raw power, combine with machinery and naked rage to subdue opponents. Enforcers are physically better suited than all others, they are the natural choice for any battle when physical strength is needed.
An Enforcer specialize in heavy machinery and hand to hand combat, and are experts in the use of close range firearms. Its not uncommon that they wear gloves made out of steel for extra damage, its not uncommon that they use buzzsaws, flamethrowers and similiar attachments.
They are the muscle of an organization, ready to strike and crush anyone who threatens his comrades. Enforcers are known to be extremely dangerous. They love to jump into melee and sometimes even use thruster to get in closer for a deadly blow.
Enforcers are skilled at using their fists to knock people unconscious. They are also adept at using blunt force trauma to dispatch opponents.
Spells:
Overheat: The Enforcer will have a unique bar called overheat due to many of their heating and explosive abilities. You can easily overheat yourself. Certain abilities will raise the overheat bar and others reduce it and sometimes you can even use it to your advantage, overheat will slowly diminish if you do not use any heating abilities. If you reaches 200 in overheat you will takes fire damage over a small period
Pyromania: When you are above 100 in overheat you move 20% faster and cooldowns recharge 30% faster. When you are above 150. you move 30% faster and cooldowns recharge 45% faster.
Napalm: Spray fire at the target and enemies behind dealing x damage directly and another 12 seconds after. 12 sec cooldown. Raise 20 overheat. Suit ability
Combust: Violently explode dealing x damage to enemies around you and remove all overheat and heal yourself for a percentage of the ammount removed. 2 min cooldown.
Cool down: Cool down the heat levels by 40. 2 seconds cooldown.
Reactor blowdown: The Enforcer releases the heat accumulated and release it at the target enemy and deal massive damage. Suit Ability
Unbreakable: Increase armor by 45% and health by 30%, Passive.
Colossus: Temporarily enter a crude mechanical suit that increases armor by 50% and health by 20% and also gives you new empowered abilities.
Thruster charge: Charge forward 20 yards and if you collide with enemies they are knocked aside for 0.5 seconds and take x damage. 2 charges. 30 sec cooldown. Suit ability
Brace for impact: Base critical for attacks is created by 10% and your critical damage is increased by 20%
Undeniable: Temporarily ignore pain taken by 75% for 12 seconds, after which you suffer 50% of that damage over 12 seconds
