The Achros TTRPG is set in the far future on another planet that was sculpted by an unknown creator long ago to resemble early human civilizations. However, a hundred thousand years of evolution has set Achros apart from its long-gone counterpart. The DNA of every living being on Achros gives them the ability to control the very atoms that make up their world and is what makes the magic systems on Achros possible, of which there are two. You can manipulate specific elements directly with what’s known as Elemancy, or you can command the will of the dead to perform more abstract tasks, known as Ambience. You can also wield powerful weapons, sneak through the shadows, or solve things diplomatically. You could even play through an entire campaign without touching combat, as there are many skills that affect how you interact with the world in other ways!
Elemancy on Achros is the art of controlling elements and compounds. Mastering even a single element can take a lifetime, so there are academic institutes scattered all over the continent that are dedicated to certain elements and compounds. Elemancy is very useful for precise tasks, but it's downside is that it can't easily manipulate the atoms of living things. This is because every living being on Achros is held together with a mysterious energy called Ambience, or a soul of sorts. Once something dies, its ambience congeals together with others of its kind, and their wills can be accessed and manipulated by those who have the skill. Those who are extremely skilled in Ambience can even manipulate the energy of living things, changing their shape to their detriment or benefit. Because of Elemancy, physical weapons on Achros usually must be fortified with a protective Ambience so they can't be destroyed by mages. It's because of this that physical weapons are very effective against magic users and are still commonly used.
Everything you do in Achros is done with skills. You gain skill points as you play, and you can use them to unlock new skills to improve your character. It is encouraged to play around with different builds, as there are a lot of synergies to be found within the many skills of Achros.
Achros is set in an extremely diverse world. The planet only has one continent, and scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it got here. There are four nations on Achros: Veldekar to the cold north, forested Galutir to the west, temperate Ardross in the west, and the hot dry Selethil to the south.
