Hey guys I'm starting to work on this the day after I worked on the last one because the support for just a few hours was insane to me. I admit last chapter was a bit click baitey but this isn't a normal gamer fic at all. You probably want a bit more on that but I don't want to give too much away but I'll give you this. D&D campaigns can end really quickly if things go really wrong. Now I feel like I should go ahead and start writing this.
Disclaimer: I don't own RWBY. This time up top I guess I can say I don't own D&D but if I did I'd allow you to drink health potions with thieves fast hands.
! Bolded Exclamation marks are my line breakers.
'Italics with ' by them mean thoughts'
Bolded Italics are for godly talk.
(Underlines are for PoV's)
Bolded Italics are for dice rolls
What's a roll20? Prologue Finale!
"Well tell me Jaune… ever thought of being another race?"
'Wait… another race? I mean I think Fauni are insanely cool but I like being human.' "I like being human but can you tell me what you mean? Also what are all theses statues?"
"Well Jaune these statues are a bunch of different races. I just put around what they normally look like but a lot of these races have different kinds." Mimic looks over and points to a midget looking like human that's carrying a lute with a joyous smile. "This person is known as a halfling. I'm currently doing something with one at the moment but anyway… Halflings have three different sub races. They are the Lightfoot, Ghostwise, and finally Stout. These races give different abilities. You already know about STR, CON, and all that stuff right?"
I nod at Mimic and he continues. "Good since you know that each race can give different bonuses to STR, CON, DEX, INT, WIS, and CHA. Ghostwise would give you +2 to DEX and +1 to WIS. So I'm guessing you want a name of each one and you'll pick out what makes you the most interested?"
'If all these statues are races in the world of D&D a lot of chaos must go on in that world. Hmm I really like the halfling one. I wouldn't worry about hitting my head on doorways anymore hehehe.' I look at Mimic and nod "Yeah could you name them all please." Mimic's smile fades quickly but he forces a little fake one even I could tell. "S-Sure was hoping you'd look at a statue and do it yourself b-but whatever fuck it right?!" Mimic opens up what looks to be a scroll but a bit bulkier. I can hear tiny mutters of "Why couldn't he just fucking pick one." and "I don't want to say all of these."
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It's been ten minutes but Mimic finally lights up in a smile. "Okay it took a bit to find all of them because of the connection in this white world we're in but here we go! "There are Dragonborn, Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, Half-Elves, Halings(As I've said before), Half-Orcs, Humans, Tieflings. Aarakocra(EEPC), Gensai(EEPC), Goliath(EEPC), Aasimar(VGTM), Bugbears(VGTM), Firbolgs(VGTM), Goblins(VGTM), Hobgoblins(I like to call em Hobogobo's)(VGTM), Kenkus(VGTM), Kobolds(VGTM), LizardFolk(VGTM), Orcs(VGTM), Tabaxi(I love this race and the character I'm playing with right now)(VGTM), Triton(I played this for my first D&D game ever and was one of my favorite characters)(VGTM), Yuan-Ti Purebloods(I hear this race is good but who the fuck plays it? Honestly if you have give me your thoughts on it)
Feral Tiefling(Why is this another race?)(SCAG), Tortle(Rip my brother Tortemis I loved Jamie's character like a brother)(TTP), Gith(MToF), Changelings(WGTE), Kalashtar(WGTE), Shifters(WGTE), Warforged(Atlas could make these with intelligence in surplus given time)(WGTE), Centaur(I promise if you don't like climbing this race will make you abhor it)(GGTR), Loxodons(GGTR), Minotaurs(GGTR), Simic Hybrids(Honestly these are really cool versions of Fauni(GGTR), Vedalkens(These guys are the kind of people to be angry at a 98% test score)(GGTR), And that's FUCKING ALL OF THEM." Mimic spawns in a bit of water and starts to chug it. "Honestly man you couldn't of just picked a statue…?"
"Well I'm sorry Mimic but you didn't give a chance to respond did you?!". Mimic just looks down at this and rubs the back of his head "Yeeeeeah may not of been the best idea but fuck it which one sounds cool to you?"
Jaune rubs his chin and decides on a race "Uhhh… they all sound cool so maybe in the hopes of D&D you can roll it. I know classes are a thing so a random race could help… right?" Mimic looks at Jaune with a questioning gaze that turns into a big grin "Jaune you just raised up on my respect meter because I LOVE random chance. Okay we will roll a dice of 1d36 and I'll give you two re-rolls because I don't want you getting stuck with like Centaurs because at that points you'd be useless."
A dice appears in the air and starts to rapidly spin. It slows down slowly but ends up
1d36... 32
A statue lights up showing a human body with tribal markings with white skin a top of what appears to be a horse.
Jaune slowly walks up to the statue and sees a plaque
Centaur
+2 Strength, +1 Wisdom, Fey, Charge, Hooves, Equine Build, Survivor
At the 32 marker Mimic just goes wide eyed. "You know Jaune I promise you I didn't rig this but if I didn't give you re rolls you would've gotten centaur… hehehehe!" 'Did I really almost just roll a fucking centaur race… I was that close to just losing it all. I need to get a good re roll since I already locked in my random choice.' "Well roll it again so I'm not stuck with centaur."
The dice reappears and starts to spin rapidly once more
1d36... 15
A light appears on a statue of a grey looking guy with large pointy ears with a goatee and small eyes with a large nose.
"Well Firbolg is pretty cool but the only way I remember this race is because one of my players made their character have a fetish for screwing toasters. You have one reroll left if you wanna go for it.
Jaune goes up to the statue and sees a plaque in front of him and it reads.
Firbolg
+2 Wisdom, +1 Strength, Firbolg Magic, Hidden Step, Powerful Build, Speech of Beast and Leaf
"Yeah as cool as the wisdom sounds I don't really think I want to be toaster dick." Mimic just laughs at this. "Yeah probably offended someone for making fun of their favorite race but let's move on.
The dice appears showing its brilliant 36 sides and spins for one last reroll
1d36... 35!
A statue lights up of a man with red/purplish tribal tattoos on his neck and chest. His skin is slightly blue and he has brilliant bright white eyes that go with his completely bald head.
"SIMIC HYBRID! This race is really cool. You now are basically a super faunus!" After hearing this Jaune is somewhat happy and somewhat discouraged. 'I really never wanted to deal with what Fauni go through but at least it's cooler than human.' "So Mimic how does this whole race change wor-AAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
(Third person PoV)
"Sorry I forgot to mention it will hurt like a fucking bitch" Mimic says with a chuckle. "This will take a while so I'll just line break it right here and start adding to his character sheet. Oh yeah while he's literally forming I should add what Simic Hybrids can give you. I'll just roll the bones for him since he said random. There are six enchantments that he can use but he's only allowed two. He can choose the first three at level one and gains one from four through six at level five. I hope you don't mind reading all that dear reader but it will help you know his character more
Animal Enhancement.
Manta Glide You have ray-like fins that you can use as wings to slow your fall or allow you to glide. When you fall and aren't incapacitated, you can subtract up to 100 feet from the fall when calculating falling damage, and you can move up to 2 feet horizontally for every 1 foot you descend.
Nimble Climber You have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Underwater Adaptation You can breathe air and water, and you have a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
Grappling Appendage You have two special appendages growing alongside your arms. Choose whether they're both claws or tentacles. As an action, you can use one of them to try to grapple a creature. Each one is also a natural weapon, which you can use to make an unarmed strike. If you hit with it, the target takes bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Immediately after hitting, you can try to grapple the target as a bonus action. These appendages can't precisely manipulate anything and can't wield weapons, magic items, or other specialized equipment.
Carapace Your skin in places is covered by a thick shell. You gain a +1 bonus to AC when you're not wearing heavy armor.
Acid Spit As an action, you can spray acid from glands in your mouth, targeting one creature or object you can see within 30 feet of you. The target takes 2d10 acid damage unless it succeeds on a Dexterity saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 11th level (3d10) and 17th level (4d10). You can use this trait a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest.
Now let's roll for one through three shall we. Personally I hope he gets those wings so he doesn't die at initiation… just imagine that fall damage. Also if you didn't read any of that I don't blame you.
1d3… 3!
I didn't think he'd get underwater adaption but that could be really useful. I'd ask him if he wanted to re-roll it but fuck him am i right?"
"That is a plus two to CON and a plus one to wherever so I'll allow him to put that where it may be." Mimic looks over at Jaune who now has instead of his beautiful blue eyes a nice shade of crimson red eyes and small little gills on his neck. There is a small amount of web like features to his hands and a small fin that is mostly covered by his hair. His hair now has small bits of blue tipping his golden blonde hair. If he was naked you could see a lot more easily how his skin has hardened quite a bit but is still nice to the touch… not that I'd know or anything b-baka.
(Jaune PoV)
"Mimic… you're a literal dangling piece of fucking shit… screw you for no warning." After saying this I go into a coughing fit.
"Well Jaune congrats on becoming a fish Faunus!" At hearing this I look down at my body but before I can get any good looks a mirror flashes out of nothing in front of me and Mimic just shoots me a grin… 'I still hate him for that… I guess now just a little less' "You know I look really cool to be honest and I really look these gills they feel really nice but did my eyes really have to change?"
Mimic just looks at me and says "I could change them back if you want but I feel it shows off the fish features better… tell you what i could give you contacts so that you color your eyes blue. Also just to let you know you're a rare species of Fauni. Not many ever are graced with the sight of a fish Faunus. I'm telling you as your friend to be careful though. As your DM I'm not giving any more information because that would be spoilers!"
'For all he does Mimic still acts a bit like a kid… that's probably why I haven't punched him yet. Well I guess it's time to move on to classes.' "Well Mimic can you tell me what classes you think
I should choose." Mimic looks at me and spawns in six different groups of 4d6. "As much as I'd like to hurry this chap- I mean segment of your story along I feel it would be best to roll for stats first so you know what you want. I will give you two rerolls again so I don't have to see you go out there with five eights and a 15." After hearing this a smile at him and wait for the dice to roll.
Out come all of the groups of 4d6 and they rapidly spin
Rolling 4d6 six times… 13 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 10
I look over at Mimic and he's just looking back at me with a blank stare. "Yeah Jaune just re fucking roll that. I've never seen such a horrible roll I mean that's three nat 1's with the lowest taken out and a three. I don't even see how you got a five. I'll just re roll it now."
1 reroll left
Rolling 4d6 six times… 14 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 15
"Jaune don't become a cursed character or you will last two sessions. You got one more re-roll. Though for you it seems three times is the charm for you… even if you aren't that charming." Mimic said to me while mumbling the last part.
Rolling 4d6 six times… 12 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 9
"That's what I'm talking about Jaune. I honestly thought you'd roll another five and I'd have to jumble the rolls so you're story can at least last five days but good job man."
"Hey thanks I'm glad I rolled wel-wait fucking up rolls?" Once I say that to Mimic that spell binding feeling comes back and I just shut my mouth even though I'm trying to dig into him more about this.
"Okay Jaune now it's time to pick your class. What do you want to do?"
'Well I have Crocea Mors and my Armor so I could Paladin but… I've always loved my main wizard so I already know my choice.' "Sign me up for Wizard Mimic!"
"Well okay then Jaune I'll leave you alone for a little while so you can get your stats in check but I should ask you what your background is first… wait I could say you're an otherworlder. If you don't want those perks I'll show you the page I'm looking on. If you want you can take a gander at dand wiki 5e backgrounds."
While looking this over I could say it makes sense for the most part but I'm not really being summoned to another world. If anything I'm summoning others into this world. Though I guess I'll go with it.
Otherworlder
Perks:
Two skill proficiencies from medicine, stealth, perception, deception, performance, athletics, or deception.
Languages: Valean, Mistralian, Vacou, or Atlasian
Tool Proficiencies:
Any one which fits your character's backstory (for instance: disguiser's kit for a makeup artist, painter's supplies for an artist, cook's utensils for a chef or someone who enjoys cooking, etc.).
Equipment:
A set of Otherworld's Clothes, a backpack (or purse), some money from your home world, Cell Phone (No charger, no service, and only 20% battery left), and if your DM will allow it ONE(1) Cheat Item OR Ability Score Increase (Discuss this item with your DM. If you choose Ability Score Increase, select one of your ability scores and increase it by one)
While reading this Mimic looks at me and crosses the cheat item off the list and shakes his head slowly at me. "Jaune I might find you awesome but even then I don't want you broken you have a 17 man you give that plus one to say INT since you're a wizard you have a plus four now. Maybe if you prove yourself later I may give it to you but until then fuck off."
"Yeah I can understand that but I'll take Valean since I'm going to be living at Beacon in their dorms and I near the city anyway. Though I will also take cooking utensils since my sisters forced me to cook. I have seven of them by the way. If you want I can tell you about them."
Mimic just laughs at this. "Don't worry buddy I already know them but maybe I can know them as friends later on. I don't want to make character creation take too long after all. Besides we should be down soon."
"Before we continue to what spells you have since you're going Wizard let's put in your stats and by that I mean you can put them wherever I'm going to grab a drink."
While I raise an eyebrow at this since he can spawn one whenever I see him intentionally spawn a refrigerator a bit away. It will probably take him like ten minutes to get back.
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(Still Jaune PoV)
"So for stats I know I'm making my highest stat INT so I'll give it my 17 plus my race gives me that plus 1 so int will have a plus 4 to the modifier making it a 18. I just need to find out where to put the 9… wizards don't need STR right… I kinda want to be able to dodge so DEX will be nice so I'll give it my 12. I'm not really perceptive since my sisters call me so oblivious all the time so what if I made my WIS 16 so I can rub it in their faces..? Yeah that sounds good to me. My CON will be the 13 since my race adds a 2 to the stat points making it a +2 to the modifier so that should help me a lot in the long run. I know I'm amazing at wooing the ladies since ladies love my arc charm so I'll only need to put a 14 in CHA… oh I'm starting to feel the changes now."
With this new sense of knowledge I feel inclined to open up Mimic's laptop so I can know what i get at level one. I doubt Mimic will care much that I'll move this stuff on quickly… "Why is there so many tabs that I can't enter… I'm smart I can easily crack this open."
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It took me five minutes to crack open a tab and I can rightfully say I won't do that again… Mimic is a fucking creep. Now that I've made it onto this place called roll20. I think it's kind of like Dustroll but there are a select few differences but I can see what I need. Let's see what I get as a wizard for level one now just so I know there aren't any differences.
Wizard
Armor: none
Weapons: daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows
Tools: none
Skills: Choose two from Arcana, History, Insight, Investigation, Medicine, and Religion
STARTING EQUIPMENT:
(a) a Quarterstaff or (b) a Dagger
(a) a Component pouch or (b) an arcane focus
(a) a Scholar's Pack or (b) an Explorer's Pack
A Spellbook
"While checking out all my fucking things do you think I wouldn't you notice you trying to get into my private stuff Jaune? Also fucking rude ask if you want to see that before you just barge in. I can see you upgraded your stats though so congrats on that. Also I need to tell you I know you have a romanticized view on this world but you should take the chaotic good alignment. I feel like it would fit you better since you may be all "I am the light!" and "I am the vanquisher of evil." but you did get forged transcripts so I don't think I need to tell you that… so what do you want for skills? Also tell me your languages as well."
I look back to the computer and I have a bit of knowledge from my own gaming experience so I thankfully knew what to do in this situation. "I will take Arcana and History from Wizard skills and I'll take Perception and Investigation from Otherworlder. Before we get into Languages I'll also use a dagger. Could you form Crocea Mors into a Quarterstaff that transforms into a dagger as well. I wouldn't want to leave it behind also I'd like to take the Scholar's Pack."
"Yeah that is fair. I'll do that for you but I'll also make it so you start off with a smaller lighter version of your armor so your one man armor won't completely leave you dead. Your AC should be 14 now and it will change depending on your spells or future DEX."
"Now to go onto Languages… I'm surprised you've made it so far already but I guess with those new stats you'd be brains over brawn now right?" I just smile and we both share a laugh.
"Okay from Otherworlder I already took Valean so now for my normal languages I get from Simic Hybrid I would like Common and Elvish."
"Well good choices Jaune. We just have to do your few spells and we're done. I'll add the entire list later but for now what spells would you like prepared?"
I open up the Wizard spell list and look through it. "Well I need three cantrips and two spells prepared right?" Mimic nods at me and I continue "Well for my cantrips I'll take Presidigation, Mage Hand, and Ray of Frost. I'm guessing this will be another information dumb though?" At this MImic smiles and says "I know it takes up a lot of space but people that come along with me might want to know what does what. If they want they can skip all this and I won't bat an eye."
Prestidigitation:Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 10 feet
Components: V S
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
This spell is a minor magical trick that novice spellcasters use for practice. You create one of the following magical effects within range:
You create an instantaneous, harmless sensory effect, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, faint musical notes, or an odd odor.
You instantaneously light or snuff out a candle, a torch, or a small campfire.
You instantaneously clean or soil an object no larger than 1 cubic foot.
You chill, warm, or flavor up to 1 cubic foot of nonliving material for 1 hour.
You make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour.
You create a non magical trinket or an illusory image that can fit in your hand and that lasts until the end of your next turn.
If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its non-instantaneous effects active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action.
"Prestidigitation looks useful for the fact that it can have three different effects that can be used, if creatively enough, for good ways to deceive people… even if I wouldn't do that. I also have dark vision so if I go up against monsters that don't have it I can abuse any light that I can snuff out instantly."
Mage Hand:Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V S
Duration: 1 minute
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand lasts for the duration or until you dismiss it as an action. The hand vanishes if it is ever more than 30 feet away from you or if you cast this spell again.
You can use your action to control the hand. You can use the hand to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, or pour the contents out of a vial. You can move the hand up to 30 feet each time you use it.
The hand can't attack, activate magic items, or carry more than 10 pounds.
"I get the feeling mage hand would be useful in a pinch or for stealing things without getting to close. I wouldn't steal unless need be but the future is the future. Also if cooking having some hands on deck wouldn't be unwanted… get it Mimic?"
I see Mimic look at me with disappointment and a sigh as he opens up Ray of Frost.
Ray of Frost:Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.
"Okay now we move on to your two spells and I'll send you back. I'll be stuck in your mind though if you ever need any help or want some opinion on an action or I can paint the scene for you since I am technically your DM.
I nod at Mimic with a smile and I start to look through the level one spells. "Okay I like Feather Fall and Burning Hands. I know there are more creative spells but I can't do anything about falling or the fact I have only one damage spell.
Feather Fall(It's quite fucking self explanatory:Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you or a creature within 60 feet of you falls
Range: 60 feet
Components: V M (A small feather or piece of down)
Duration: 1 minute
Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard
Choose up to five falling creatures within range. A falling creature's rate of descent slows to 60 feet per round until the spell ends. If the creature lands before the spell ends, it takes no falling damage and can land on its feet, and the spell ends for that creature.
"Feather Fall like I just said is quite useful since I can easily swim because of Simic but I can't do much when it comes to falling."
Burning Hands:Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (15-foot cone)
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard
As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.
"While I have Ray of Frost and my Quarter Dagger Staff thing I feel like a High Damage spell is exactly what I need and will be able to throw people off."
"Well good job Jaune you've done all you need to do and I can send you back but with your new stats can you recall anything about aura? I know someone must of told you about it."
"Well that seems to be a history check so let's see if I can remember."
Rolling history 1d20+6… 12.
"Well it seems you've heard it but you only know it needs to be unlocked Jaune but let me tell you. Aura is the manifestation of one's soul and once unlocked can give you your semblance… our deal kinda locks your aura and throws away the key in trade for these powers sooooo sorry man. It doesn't matter though since because of your special magic power and the fact that magic has been lost for the most part in Remnant you piece right through it. It also counts for your weapons too since you're using special dice to roll for damage. I just wanted to tell you that so when you're questioned of it you aren't completely fucked. Have fun Jaune I'll see you soon. Whenever you get a nat 20 make sure to thank me!"
With that exchange done the world seems to turn back to normal around me. I'm back in Vale's industrial district and I can only think of one thing… 'How do I get to Beacon's docks from here?"
Rolling history 1d20+6… 7!
"Jaune my man you're starting off on the wrong foot… but maybe you need to get lost to be found HAHAHAHAHHA fucking second roll nat 1. I'll make sure the Raven Queen saves you a good place in death!"
"If there is a god which seems there are now… fuck you! Maybe the gunshots coming from over there are a good idea."
A/N Hey guys thanks for the great support for the last chapter but all I can say is I love this story a lot. All of this is random chance and I can't plan much out for the story except for what NEEDS to be done because this world changes with each dice roll. Jaune could instantly found the docks but instead he's blind as a bat from that NAT 1! That was really funny to me. I hope you like how the story is going and if you have any ideas for what archetype Jaune could take that would be really cool of you. Also if you have any advice on Wizard's I'll gladly accept the help. I play monks n stuff so I'm not the best at spells. Also if you don't enjoy info dumping I'm sorry but I need to make sure that even if people don't know what D&D is they can easily just open up certain things or just read what certain spells do so its not completely lost on them.
REVIEWS
That's right. Reviews let me get into them. I'll respond to most hate mail as long as it isn't too bad. I especially love grammatically incorrect ones (foreshadowing)
Tntman12: Dude I'm sorry but even I don't see EP in Waterdeep and in that campaign money is everything. Talk to me again when you can compare to me Tabaxi with money in the ten's of the thousands mwahahahaha!
Guest: I'm sorry that you disliked my hate for spoiling things but did you call this story a fucking ganer fic… That shit is priceless!
Andoodle11: I'm glad you find it so interesting and I hope this info chapter didn't bore you too much. I'm a bit self conscious with my writing so that's for the compliment man :D
Well that is all for today I wish you all a good night. I have a party to go to with my ant's tomorrow and its 3 in the morning now… looks like Jaune wasn't the only one to roll a nat 1. Goodnight y'all have some sweet as dreams or a good day idk. Also should this be M since I cuss so much? Fuck it.
Name:
Jaune Arc
Race:
Simic Hybrid/Fish Faunus
Sub-race:
N/A
Sub-class:
?
Stats:
STR:9(-1)
DEX:12(+1)
CON:15(+2)
INT:18(+4)
WIS:16(+3)
CHA:14(+2)