Tagline: "Wealth isn't just power. Wealth is everything."
Core Mechanics
1. Currency as Power
Money isn't just a medium of exchange; it's a tangible source of power. The more wealth you accumulate, the stronger you become. Wealth is quantified in a universal currency called "Aurum" (AU).
Aurum's Manifestation:
Aurum can be used to purchase abilities, enhancements, or even physical combat strength. For example:
Physical Boosts: Spend Aurum to enhance strength, speed, or reflexes temporarily.
Magical/Skill Boosts: Unlock skills (e.g., Negotiator's Charm, Aura of Prosperity) by investing specific amounts.
Combat Summons: Summon bodyguards, weapons, or equipment with Aurum.
2. Earning Aurum
Money doesn't grow on trees, but the system opens opportunities for you to "grind" wealth in a variety of ways:
Investment Dungeons:
Description: Financial dungeons appear in the world. They're filled with challenges like "broker demons," "investment puzzles," or "hoarding bosses." Complete them to reap gold, gems, and treasures that convert into Aurum.
Bounty Challenges:
Complete system-assigned "money-making tasks," such as stealing treasures, hacking vaults, or overthrowing corrupt organizations to claim their riches.
Passive Income Skills (long-term grind):
Unlock skills like Bank Tycoon, which generates Aurum over time by investing in properties or stock market-like events within the system.
3. Spending Aurum
Aurum has countless uses, but it requires strategic planning. Use it wisely to:
Upgrade Skills: Invest in Trader's Vision to spot hidden treasures or Monopolist's Grip to dominate an industry-like scenario.
Create Constructs: Build corporations, hire minions, and establish powerful economic empires within the system. These constructs also grant bonuses to income or power.
Defensive Mechanisms: Purchase shields, traps, or escape abilities for dangerous situations.
Features
1. Wealth Tiers
The system divides wealth into tiers, with each tier unlocking new abilities and access to exclusive resources:
Bronze Tier: Basic combat enhancements, small-scale investments.
Silver Tier: Mid-range abilities, stronger summons, access to larger investment dungeons.
Gold Tier: Control over regions, unlock financial magic like Debtor's Curse or Vault Guardian Summon.
Platinum Tier: Influence governments and economies; gain reality-warping abilities tied to monetary control.
Diamond Tier: World-dominating abilities—think buying planets or reversing reality with enough Aurum.
2. Aurum Converter
Not all currencies are equal. The system includes a converter that allows you to turn Earth-based money (or treasure) into Aurum. Rates vary based on the rarity of the item or difficulty of acquisition.
Example:
$1,000 = 1 Aurum (for mundane wealth).
Ancient artifact = 500 Aurum.
Defeating a "Tax Revenant" boss = 10,000 Aurum.
3. Debts and Risks
Wealth accumulation comes with consequences:
Debtor's Curse: If you overspend Aurum, you can go into debt. Debt causes penalties such as reduced physical strength, slower regeneration, or even "hunters" sent to reclaim what's owed.
Greed Overload: Accumulating too much wealth without spending causes Wealth Corruption, where greed clouds judgment and might even turn you into a "Gold-Hoarding Demon."
[Character Screen]
Personal Details
Name: [Your Name]
Age: [###]
Sex: [###]
Birthday: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Zodiac Sign: [###]
Wealth Tier: [Bronze/Silver/Gold/etc.]
Aurum Balance
Available Aurum: [###]
Passive Income (per day): [+###]
Debt: [###]
Financial Assets
Bank Accounts
Main Account: [Bank Name] - Balance: [###]
Offshore Account: [Bank Name] - Balance: [###]
Savings Account: [Bank Name] - Balance: [###]
Investments
Stocks/Mutual Funds: [### Owned]
(Earnings per Day: [+###])
Real Estate Holdings:
Property: [Name/Location] - Income: [+###]
Property: [Name/Location] - Income: [+###]
Treasures
[List valuable treasures, artifacts, or collectibles owned.]
Corporations
Name: [### Corporation Name]
Revenue: [+### Aurum/day]
Employees: [###]
Industry: [e.g., Technology, Finance, Retail, Energy]
Special Bonuses: [e.g., Passive Aurum Boosts, Discounts on Investments]
Subsidiary: [Name]
Revenue: [+### Aurum/day]
Specialization: [###]
Financial Status
Credit Rating: [AAA/BBB/etc.] (Impacts loan interest rates.)
Loan Availability: [### Aurum Max]
Collateral: [List assets that can be used as collateral.]