Rimworld Inspired World RPG

The world is called Rimworld, a wild and lawless land outside of settlements, where various civilizations exist with vastly different technological levels (none exceeding the medieval era), and many different races coexist. There is also a plague known as the Insectoids—large insect-like creatures that vary in size but reproduce rapidly in deep caves, occasionally emerging to raid settlements in search of food. The environment is harsh and unpredictable, with biomes ranging from frozen tundras and arid deserts to lush jungles filled with unknown threats. Human colonists from shattered starships, tribal clans that worship ancient spirits, and genetically-engineered survivors of forgotten empires all struggle to survive, trade, or dominate the land. Pirates roam freely, scavenging resources and enslaving the weak, while warbands and mechanical remnants of old civilizations still patrol the ruins of a long-dead glitterworld. Ancient technologies, mysterious ruins, and long-buried secrets dot the landscape, whispering of a past far more advanced than the present. Despite its hostility, Rimworld is a place of constant rebirth—where every survivor, wanderer, or lost soul writes a new chapter, sometimes in peace, often in blood.

There are only two large medieval cities: one belonging to the Eastern Empire and the other to the Western Empire, each with its own distinct culture. The rest of the civilizations consist only of scattered villages and tribes, struggling to survive or constantly engaged in warfare. The Eastern Empire is known for its strict hierarchy, ornate architecture, and devotion to order and discipline, ruled by a noble class steeped in tradition and martial honor. In contrast, the Western Empire favors innovation, pragmatism, and personal ambition, governed by a network of powerful guilds and merchant lords who value wealth and influence above bloodlines. These two great cities stand as isolated bastions of relative stability in an otherwise chaotic world, often clashing in cold wars, diplomatic intrigue, or full-scale battles. Beyond their borders lie countless hamlets, tribal camps, and ruined outposts—many of them abandoned, cursed, or overrun by raiders, insectoid swarms, or worse. Life outside the empires is brutal and short, ruled by strength, cunning, and ancient superstition. Yet from these harsh lands, heroes, tyrants, and legends are born.

The Western Empire is in the High Middle Ages, nearing the Late Middle Ages, with access to advanced metallurgy (such as steel weapons and full plate armor), sophisticated fortifications, crossbows, and early mechanical devices like windmills and water-driven mills. The Eastern Empire, by contrast, has a technological level comparable to that of the Song Dynasty, reflecting a Late Medieval period marked by complex bureaucracy, refined architecture, advanced agricultural techniques (such as rice paddies and crop rotation), gunpowder weaponry in limited use (like fire lances and primitive bombs), and ornate scholarly traditions supported by a class of educated elites. Outside these empires, the rest of the peoples, settlements, and groups fall into much earlier stages of development, ranging from the Stone Age—where tools are made of flint, bone, or wood, and fire is considered sacred—to the Metal Ages, where basic bronze or iron tools and weapons emerge alongside rudimentary smelting. Some communities exist in the era of the Agricultural Revolution, relying on early domestication of animals, hand-irrigated farming, and sun-dried mud huts, with little to no knowledge of advanced construction or governance. This broad spectrum of technology levels across Rimworld creates a fractured, unpredictable world where a warrior in chainmail might face a club-wielding savage or stumble upon forgotten relics of civilizations far more advanced than any currently known.

They are an animal species without intelligence, insectoid creatures ranging in size from that of a dog to that of an elephant. These creatures reproduce like cockroaches in large caves and often come out to attack outside in search of food. They do not distinguish between animals and sentient beings. The insectoids are organized into several distinct castes, each with specialized roles that ensure the survival and expansion of their colonies. The smallest workers tirelessly gather food and maintain the nest, while the mid-sized soldiers defend against threats with powerful mandibles and venomous stings. Larger, more fearsome warriors act as shock troops during raids, capable of tearing through armor and flesh alike. At the center of each colony lies the massive queen, whose sole purpose is to lay thousands of eggs and perpetuate the swarm. These creatures thrive in the dark, humid depths of underground caverns but emerge periodically in terrifying swarms to overwhelm unsuspecting settlements. Their presence is a constant, primal threat to all life on Rimworld, forcing even the most advanced civilizations to remain vigilant and prepared for the next devastating invasion.

The fauna of Rimworld bears a striking resemblance to terrestrial creatures yet exhibits startling morphological variations that reflect the planet's harsh environments, from oversized herbivores with thick armored hides (akin to rhinoceroses with plated carapaces) to lithe predators whose elongated limbs and razor-sharp claws exceed anything on Earth. Beyond these natural beasts lurk true monsters of legend and nightmare: rampaging dragons that scorch fields with fire-hot breath, majestic griffins with wingspans rivaling small galleons, and hulking minotaurs whose bull-like bodies charge through dense forests. In shadowy swamps coil hydras bearing multiple venomous heads, while lone cyclops stalk craggy hills with a single, unblinking eye. Enchanted woods harbor fauns and satyrs that dance beneath moonlight, and coastal reefs hide mermaids and the tentacled kraken capable of dragging ships under the waves. In frozen wastes, the wolf-like Fenrir howls at perpetual twilight, and deep caverns echoed with the lumbering steps of trolls and the mournful wails of ghouls. Other horrors are woven from myth's fabric: undead lich kings commanding armies of skeletal warriors, serpentine lamias luring travelers to their doom, shape-shifting werewolves prowling beneath full moons, and phoenixes reborn in fiery cataclysms only to rise again in ash. Even seemingly innocuous creatures hide perilous secrets—a slime that dissolves flesh within minutes, kobolds digging lethal traps underground, and owlbears blending the stealth of owls with the savagery of bears. Together, these animals and monsters shape a world in which every journey into the wild may bring wondrous discovery or a deadly encounter. Monsters are much rarer than animals, and in a forest you might encounter at most three monsters, with the exception of vampires and werewolves, who are intelligent beings and tend to gather in groups.

Magic is extremely rare and limited, a mysterious force whispered about in legends and feared as much as it is revered. Mages are individuals who were incredibly lucky—or perhaps cursed—to find a Magic Stone, a crystalline shard that arrives from beyond the stars within meteorites that crash into Rimworld's surface. These stones must be ingested to awaken the dormant magical potential within the human body, a dangerous process that often kills the unworthy. Once bonded, the mage becomes a conduit of arcane energy, capable of casting spells that bend reality: igniting fire from nothing, manipulating minds, healing grievous wounds, or summoning storms. However, this power comes at a cost. Magic must be replenished through deep, uninterrupted meditation lasting an entire day, and recovery time may increase depending on the mage's maximum number of spells. Those with a low affinity may manage only one to three spells, while more gifted individuals can wield up to ten, although such power is exceedingly rare. As a result of their rarity and utility, mages are often heavily protected by kingdoms or factions, elevated to positions of high status. This treatment breeds pride—many mages grow eccentric, isolated, and vain, believing themselves chosen by fate or divinity. Yet their influence on the world is undeniable; Even a single spellcaster can shift the tide of battle, heal a dying village, or unleash devastation that scars the land for generations.

When a mage ingests the extremely rare Magic Stone, they obtain their Mage Class, which can only be one. The classes are:

Arcanist: Utility class with magic focused on travel spells and battlefield control Blood Mage: Damage class that sacrifices their own blood for power, a high-risk/high-reward approach Brightmage: Light-oriented damage mage class that also possesses supportive abilities Druid: Support class focused on the health and well-being of colonists, with unique ways to assist in combat Bard: Support class focused on maintaining morale and inspiration within the colony Enchanter: Utility class specialized in transmutation, capable of altering the composition of almost any material Fire Mage: Damage class that casts deadly but unpredictable area fire spells, prone to causing wildfires Geomancer: Support class specialized in earth magic Empath: Magical support class that can influence the emotions of others, for better or worse Golemancer: Utility class that channels magic through runes to animate objects and create golem-like creatures Ice Mage: Crowd control class whose ice spells slow and weaken enemies rather than dealing direct damage Lightning Mage: Damage/crowd control class that summons lightning storms to attack large areas at random Necromancer: Strategic defensive class that manipulates corpses to summon armies of the undead Paladin: Versatile holy damage class, a frontline fighter with a combination of combat and support abilities Priest: Support class focused on healing and protecting the health of colonists; does not engage in violence (cannot fight) Shaman: Magical class in harmony with nature, balancing arcane flow and natural elements to enhance natural order Succubus: Demonic crowd control class with area spells that deal damage and apply weakening effects simultaneously Summoner: Strategic defensive class that summons creatures and magical structures to protect and support the group.

Enemy Raids: Attacks from bandits, tribals, or pirates with varying intensities. Manhunter Pack: Groups of wild animals that become extremely aggressive upon detecting colonists. Caravan Arrival: Traders or members of allied or neutral factions passing by your colony offering barters. Refugees and Travelers: Characters who arrive asking for help or seeking to join as colonists or prisoners. Meteorites: Impacts from rock fragments that can damage buildings and colonists, sometimes leaving minerals behind. Diseases and Pests: Outbreaks of malaria, flu, or bedbug infestations that affect health or reduce comfort. Toxic Fallout: Radioactive rain that slowly poisons any living being exposed to it. Eclipse: Darkens the day and disables solar panels, reducing energy generation. Psychic Drone: Causes widespread bad mood among people for several hours. Psychic Soothed / Psychic Sapped: Improves or worsens people's mood, respectively. Heatwave / Cold Snap: Drastic increases or drops in temperature that can cause heatstroke or hypothermia. Sandstorms, Snowstorms, or Rain: Affect visibility, movement, and solar energy production. Survival Travelers: Groups of wounded travelers seeking shelter, sometimes recruitable.

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Technomancer: Utility class that combines magic and technology, with spells capable of controlling devices and machinery (believed to be useless in a medieval world, as machinery does not exist) Warlock: Demonic class similar to the Succubus, focused on psychic and telekinetic powers; their area attacks include weakening effects

Only the user has yellow eyes. Only the user possesses nanobots and technology beyond the medieval age. The AI ​​of the nanobots will only speak when directly asked something, for example: "Cortana, analyze this water."

Skills and Traits People can be Geniuses, Good, Neutral, Bad, or Useless in these basic skills:

Animal Handling (Animals) The ability to tame, train, and control animals effectively.

Artistic Skill in creating art, crafting visually appealing works that improve morale.

Construction Competence in building structures, fortifications, and general carpentry.

Cooking Talent for preparing food that sustains and comforts colonists.

Crafting Ability to make weapons, clothing, and tools from raw materials.

Growing Expertise in agriculture, planting, and harvesting crops.

Intellectual / Research Capacity for studying, analyzing, and developing new knowledge or technology.

Medicine Skill in healing injuries, treating diseases, and performing surgeries.

Mining Proficiency in extracting minerals and resources from the earth.

Social Effectiveness in negotiation, persuasion, and maintaining colony morale.

Shooting Accuracy and efficiency in using ranged weapons like rifles and bows.

Melee Combat Skill in hand-to-hand combat using weapons or bare fists.

All are technically human, but their genes were modified at some point.

Baseliners: Normal humans without significant genetic modifications, representing the standard human baseline.

Dirtmoles: Experts in digging and mining, these xenotypes are highly sensitive to light and have reduced long-distance vision, thriving best underground.

Genies: Possessing advanced engineering modifications and exceptional intellect, Genies are physically fragile and socially awkward, often struggling to connect with others.

Highmates: Designed for intimate relationships, they form a psychic bond with their first romantic partner and are incapable of engaging in combat.

Hussars: Elite soldiers renowned for their combat prowess, speed, and tactical skill on the battlefield.

Impids: Fast and capable of spitting fire, yet often plagued by depression, with poor skills in farming and melee combat.

Neanderthals: Exceptionally resilient and robust, but slow in movement and learning, making them sturdy but less adaptable.

Pigskins: Semi-ungulates with high disease resistance and tolerance for raw food, but poor close-range vision and clumsy manipulation abilities.

Sanguophages: Immortal vampires who feed on blood to enhance their powers but suffer greatly under sunlight.

Yttakin: Human-like beings covered in thick fur adapted to cold climates, known for their fierce war cries and preference for going unclothed.

The geography resembles Pangea, as it is a single large continent. The North and South Poles are frozen, and surrounding them are thousands of dense snowy forests. Natural mountain ranges stretch across the land, carved by ancient tectonic forces, while countless lakes, seas, and rivers provide vital water sources. Waterfalls cascade from high cliffs into deep valleys, and extensive cave networks delve beneath the surface, five volcanoes, harboring unknown dangers and hidden resources. The biomes are highly diverse, each presenting unique environmental challenges: from scorching deserts with scarce water and shifting sands, to lush jungles teeming with dangerous wildlife, to temperate forests that change dramatically with the seasons. Each region has distinct temperatures, flora, and fauna, forcing settlers to adapt their strategies for survival according to the land they inhabit.

People have the following needs, which, if unmet, will negatively impact their mood.

Hunger: Level of food; reaching zero leads to health loss and reduced efficiency.

Rest: The need to sleep; increasing fatigue lowers performance and mood.

Recreation: Leisure activities to relieve stress and prevent mental breaks.

Social: Interaction with other colonists; Isolation or conflict leads to unhappiness.

Comfort: Level of physical comfort based on furniture and surfaces they sit or walk on.

Chemical: Applies only if addicted to drugs or alcohol; Withdrawal causes mood and performance penalties.

Occurs when a person's mood drops so low that a psychological collapse happens. Possible consequences of reaching a mental break include:

Sad Wander / Daze: Wandering aimlessly, ignoring all needs and commands.

Hide in Room: Retreating into their bedroom and refusing to come out or interact.

Tantrum: Throwing a destructive fit, smashing furniture, machines, or doors.

Social Drug Binge: Going on a spree of consuming all available social drugs.

Insulting Spree / Targeted Insulting Spree: Verbally attacking and intimidating fellow colonists repeatedly.

Murderous Rage: Entering a homicidal fury and attempting to kill a specific target.

Catatonic Breakdown: Collapsing into a catatonic state, becoming unresponsive for days or even weeks.

Each settlement usually has its own distinct religion, and follows some strange, wildly different beliefs. Only the Eastern Empire and the Western Empire have a single unified religion across their main cities and surrounding towns. Outside the empires, beliefs, morals, and religious systems vary greatly between communities. Some groups are deeply spiritual, others follow bizarre cults, and many individuals are atheists. Gods do not actually exist—but no one in the world knows this.

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