User blog:YoungOtakuNerd/Another VG Idea...(AKA Elemental Crystal: Bejeweled Being Lapis)

A long time ago, I had an idea for an original video game, but I was too much of a newcomer when it came to that sort of crap. However, as I was surfin' the interwebs, lookin' at fan art, and I saw that someone created an original character for an original VG. It once again gave me inspiration, and I created this little guy.:

This is Lapis. He is a being of a human-like race. Much like Veil, I gave him Rayman-like limbs, but I was actually more inspired by NiGHTS and Mega Man. Here's his story:

Lapis is from a race of special humanoid creatures; creatures that are characterized by beautiful jewels that are naturally infused with their bodies. Most of these creatures have very simple jewels such as sapphires, rubies, diamonds...but Lapis is different. His jewel is normally a dull, grey color, and isn't nearly as appealing as that of others. However, he realized why this is. Amongst these creatures, their is one major group enemies: the clouded gem Jasper-a corrupted jewel being (theorized to secretly be an abomination of sorts)-and his army of artifical, mindless compound monsters. Here's where Jasper ties into Lapis' story: Lapis ended up getting on Jasper's bad side during one of the latter's violent romps through the city, and Lapis (being the somewhat passive-aggresive person he is) was too scared to fight back. However, while running from Jasper, he ran into a ball of a mysterious compound that gave him power (which also changed the color of his jewel). By the time Jasper caught up with Lapis, the latter was able to fight back. Although Lapis won that battle, he knew Jasper would come back, and was ready to stop all opposing forces (ESPECIALLY Japer and his army).

In the game, there are various forms of magic compound: Inferno Compound (fire), Plasma Compound (electric), Aqua Compound (water), and Flora Compound (earth). In certain levels, you will be automatically given Shadow Compound or Ultimate Compound, which give you dark and light powers, respectively. When you are not equipped with any compounds, you will simply use your hands.

Finally, I want to talk about Lapis' name. Whether or not you find it obvious, Lapis' name comes from "Lapis Lazuli", a type of gemstone. Most gems come in various colors, but a lot of gems are associated with one color (sapphires are blue, rubies are red, peridots are light green, etc.). However, as Lapis Lizuli is a more obscure gem, most people cannot associate it with a certain color. That, and Lapis just sounds TOTALLY COOL.

So there ya go! 'PLEASE COMMENT!!! THANK YOU!!'