Character Profile – Aryan Kapoor:
Age: 21
Appearance: Aryan has messy dark hair that falls into his eyes and a slightly disheveled look that reflects his lack of concern for his appearance. His usual attire consists of casual, worn-out clothes, as he's often preoccupied with his game development work.
Background: Aryan Kapoor is a brilliant yet introverted game developer, known for his reclusive nature. Having poured all his energy into designing Worlds Beyond, a virtual reality game, Aryan struggles with deep feelings of inadequacy, constantly doubting his value outside of his work. His life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself transported into the very game he created, trapped in the form of an NPC.
Strengths: Aryan is highly intelligent, resourceful, and adept at manipulating the world around him using his knowledge of game mechanics. His strategic mind allows him to stay one step ahead of others, even in this unfamiliar, high-stakes environment.
Weaknesses: Despite his sharp mind, Aryan is physically weak and lacks the skills to fend for himself in combat. His introverted personality and tendency to overthink can lead to self-doubt, preventing him from fully trusting anyone, including himself.
World-Building – Worlds Beyond Game:
Overview:Worlds Beyond is a massive open-world virtual reality game, designed to be the ultimate gaming experience. The game features an expansive, ever-evolving world filled with magic, technology, and complex NPCs. Players can explore dungeons, fight monsters, and complete quests, but what sets this game apart is its deeply immersive environment where every action has a direct impact on the world.
Key Locations:
Istrath (The Town of Beginnings):The starting point for many players. A medieval town bustling with NPCs and players alike. Aryan begins his journey here as a lowly merchant NPC.
The Forgotten Forest: A mysterious and dangerous location filled with hidden secrets. Few dare to venture here, and it holds keys to understanding the game's hidden mechanics.
The Shattered Citadel: A long-abandoned castle that holds ancient relics and puzzles that could alter the fabric of the game world. Only the most skilled players are able to uncover its truths.
Glossary of Terms:
NPC (Non-Player Character):A character in the game controlled by the system rather than a player. Aryan initially finds himself in the form of an NPC.
Game Mechanics: The underlying rules that govern how the game world functions. Aryan uses his deep knowledge of these mechanics to manipulate the world to his advantage.
XP (Experience Points): Points awarded to players and NPCs for completing tasks, defeating enemies, and advancing through the game. XP helps level up abilities and unlock new features.
Glitch: A flaw or bug in the game's code that causes unpredictable effects. Aryan's unexpected transport into the game world may be the result of a glitch, but no one knows for sure.
Plot Summary:
Aryan Kapoor's life was simple—until the glitch happened. Transported into the virtual world of Worlds Beyond, he finds himself in the body of an NPC, far removed from the player he once was. With no other choice but to survive, Aryan uses his vast knowledge of the game to manipulate the world and its characters. However, the deeper he digs into the game's mysteries, the more he uncovers secrets that threaten to unravel not only the game but his very existence. With enemies lurking around every corner and allies who may not be trustworthy, Aryan must outsmart the system—or risk becoming just another forgotten NPC.