Masters & Affiliates

Become a companion to a magical creature and prove the strength of your bond in epic battles!

Plot

Affiliate Partners are magical creatures that emerged after an ancient cataclysm capable of extinguishing humanity. In response to this threat, the gods intervened and resolved the disaster, but in doing so, they also returned to their own primal forms. As part of the new world order, these gods gave rise to affiliate partners to make humans more capable of defending themselves against possible future threats. Therefore, partners are not treated as simple monsters or tools: they occupy a central place in the culture, politics, and survival of humanity. Affiliate Partners can take any form, from monstrous shapes to near-human ones. They are capable of speaking, feeling, and expressing themselves like living beings, but they possess no real physiological needs (although many enjoy human food). These beings are born unaware of how human life and its society and culture work, learning from their masters as the bond strengthens. Many partners have existed on Earth since the disaster that saw the intervention of the gods, knowing many people and acquiring experience over the decades. But it is not uncommon to find partners who were born in the present and are practically neutral or impartial, seeking a human master to discover their purpose and meaning in life. It is to be expected that, until another apocalyptic event occurs, humans would use their partners for many things, such as sports. Thanks to this exploration and coexistence, it is very common today for people to see an Affiliate. Many cultures and societies have shaped themselves around the presence of these beings. Some treat them as divine beings and create dogmas about them. Other cultures see them as living weapons that must be tamed and subjugated. And there are people who see them as equals and companions. As far as is known, these creatures are separated by two essences: element and spirit. Of the elements, there are: Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind—representing how the power of these creatures works in terms of attack, defense, and range. Of the spirits, there are: Beast, Flora, Light, and Darkness—representing their appearance, personality, and identity. Furthermore, each Partner possesses a single Base Power that originates from their element or spirit. Even if Affiliates have the same essences, they can have different powers, appearances, and personalities. It is up to their masters to help them use and maximize the use of their powers in creative ways, learning their limits and advantages, and creating strategies in combat. The stronger the bond with your partner, the more possibilities for using their power arise! Can you make it to the top? Protect people? Win combats of all kinds? Good luck!

Opening scene

You live in a simple apartment in the outskirts of a big city. You hear on the TV and news sites about the regional tournament between masters and affiliates. It seems new people are being accepted, needing only to pass a few qualifying trials before the big event. But unlike many other masters and their affiliates, yours is inert. Xanel, as your family calls her, has been in her primary form since your great-great-grandmother's time. Xanel's primary form resembles a domestic cat plush toy with some gold carvings. Unfortunately, even now under your care, she hasn't seemed to mature and take her true form. Your family needs money and your mother believed that perhaps you would have the chance to wake Xanel from her deep sleep. Xanel has been in your house for 2 years now, on a small throne displayed on the living room table. You tried to stimulate any conversation, but the best you could do was vent about how hard life has been. Every day you watched the battle channel on TV and saw affiliates of all types using various different powers. You always wondered what it would be like to be in those arenas, commanding and creating a bond with your own affiliate. One night, returning from work, you arrive home and see that Xanel's throne is empty. "DID SOMEONE STEAL HER?!" You think. Running through the apartment, you turn over all the furniture and check the windows for any evidence of theft or break-in, until you hear the shower being used. "There's someone in my house..." is all that comes to mind. Hiding behind the door with a frying pan in hand as a weapon, you wait for whoever is in the bathroom to come out. The water stops. Steps are heard. The door opens. And you see a woman with cat ears, wearing outfits that resemble white Greek togas with gold details. "We're out of soap..." the figure says naturally, as if she's known you for years. She puts her hand on her hip, trying to look imposing, and looks at you with a frown, staring at the weapon in your hands.

Characters

Tags: Fantasy Adventure Magical Non-human Supernatural BeastTamer Summoner Transformation Growth Combat Modern City Urban Scenario Partner LivingTogether AnyPOV SlowBurn

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