>bumping with gods list

>>16065698
At the end of last session, some people wanted to speak with Lamynus. She seems to have cooled off, but I picture her as the vindictive type, and she probably still holds a grudge.

We spoke with Eago, and I don't think we have any immediate concerns with the other divine.

>>16065839
>kinda need a second to keep going. where is everyone?

>>16065924
No idea. Though, if previous sessions are any indication, it should just be a matter of time.

>>16065924
We also haven't spoke with the good water god guy, Danarius. So speak with him about how he wants his temple to be set up and ask him if Lamynus is amenable to diplomatic talks, i guess.

>>16066031
You bring up a good point. We seem to be more for the Sun Pantheon than the Moon Pantheon (except for Garagush and Neshai), so we should speak with Danarius.
I think it's because we don't enter his domain at all, being an infantryman rather than a sailor. But, we should talk with him, I suppose, to at least get to know him.

We have not spoken with the succubus and basheek.

To be the 7th, we need to establish contact with all the gods. Just contact with the Sun will not do. See these two.

>>16066229

This.

I'm voting to see Baashek then Danarius and Lamyus and maybe Nyetini last

>>16066229
Basheek, we might be able to talk to, though keep in mind that we did have foil a few of his plans, and executed someone who might have become one of his priests.
As for Lamynus, last we checked, she wanted to rape us with fire and burn our soul to cinders. We should check with someone else on the Moon Pantheon side about whether she's willing to talk with us without ransacking our mind or flaying our soul before we make contact with her. Just because we don't detect active hate directed at us from her is no assurance that she won't do something to us.

You take a deep breath, and make your way to Lamynus' realm. Before long, you find yourself in an opulent receiving chamber of what must be a vast palace. You are surrounded by a throng jet-skinned, fire-eyed sucubi, all of them garbed in tissue-thin silks, that barely cover their forms, leaving most all of their skin free. You find yourself dressed in the finest cloths you own, though, in the heat of the room, you do not doubt that you will be sweating soon. All of them possess horns that start just above their eyes, and curve back along the contours of their bald skulls, and spaded tails. Their heels are spikes, several inches long, leaving them no choice but to walk on the balls of their feet, and heels, with the bridges suspended in the air, in addition to modifying their postures to ones more... sensual than is normal. Many of them coo at you as you stride forwards, while a few shy back, though all gesture towards the massive set of obsidian doors ahead of you.

Undaunted by the cruel whips, and wicked daggers also adorning these most powerful of succubi, you proceed through the doors. Inside you see a lone Succubi, deep ash of skin, though where her finely polished, painted nails meet her hands and feet, a faint orange glow emits. Her figure is full, but not obscene, as some of her servants you passed were, and though her feet have the same odd form, they are a good deal longer than those of her minions.
>cont'd

She has a velvety-black loincloth at her nethers, and what looks to be a delicate crimson silken wrap about her chest "Ahh... Justinian Trentz. You are either incredibly brave, foolish, or powerful to venture into my domain. Tell me, which is it?" she asks, not rising from the couch she is luxuriating on.

Extending her serpentine tongue, she wraps her index finger with it, before running it along her long, pointed ear, and along her skull, and back around to her neck, tracing the line where the lowest horn of the three on that side of her head traces her skull, neglecting the massive central, upward-shooting horn, as well as the diminutive outer horn. Her posture and voice contain unnatural regality, her posture pure sensuality, and her form raw power.

>heh, I was typing while the baashek votes were cast, sorry

>>16066404

We can go later. Heh.

"A little of both perhaps. This would be a courtesy call. Despite how we started off, I am here to greet you and pay my respects so that we might have more fruitful exchanges in the future."

>>16066404
"A bit of the first, and I hope a smattering of the third. I know that we started off on bad terms, but I'm hoping that we can put such unpleasantness behind us, and have a mutually beneficial future.
"I'm sure that you know of some of my plans by now, and I would prefer if we could continue to have cordial relations as they progress."

You chuckle as you look about the opulent room, several small imps scurrying about with large fans, bowls of food, and other luxurious for their liege. Most of the rooms surface is a light red marble. "A bit of the first and third. To be honest though, I am merely here on a social call... in the hopes that we can get that unpleasantness from before behind us, and, forge a respectful, working relationship."

The goddess rises from her seat, hips swaying sensuously as her steps splinter the marble "And who are you, mortal, to presume to make 'social calls' on the divine. I know of you, Justinian Trentz, and I know of your plans... what makes you think that what you have to offer... interests me?" she asks, running one hand along your back as she circles you, the other now talon-like, and holding a vicious mulch-tailed whip.

>>16066864

"I suspect it is not what I can offer you but what Dengar could. I plan on becoming the 7th Patoerian and it is well within my power to decide which temples to open. An amicable relationship without too much undue distress on the people of dengar and I would not curtail the opening of temples dedicated to you.

You must have noticed new converts in dengar since I reopened the main temple. Can you afford to forego these new believers?"

>>16066864
"Because I provide for you the easiest and fastest inroad to broad acceptance and restoration of your shrines and temples, in one of the largest mortal empires.
"Oh, I have no doubt that you will find willing servants to you among mortals as your power returns. Servants who will dedicate their selves entirely to your service.
"But their way to power would be blocked by the others, in the grand game that you play. While I, would not."

"The deal I propose is fairly simple, really. I give you new temples in Degnar, seeing as all of the old ones are either destroyed or not for sale, and I get immunity for past slights against you. Or, as much immunity from such as you are willing to grant."

>>16066981
>>16066946
seconding these

>>16067198
thirding

You chuckle again, supressing the wince as the goddess of lust and destruction digs her talon into your shoulder for the noise "Because, I offer you the simplest route to additional followers in Degnar. In exchange for equal treatment, I can ensure you that-" your head feels as if it is ablaze, yet, not penetrated for a moment. Again and again you feel the pressure against your mental barriers, until, with an angry, yet, somehow playful sigh, the pressure becomes a constant "is most rude, and not equal treatment."

Lamynus crooks an eyebrow to you "And what makes you think that we are equals?"

You ignore the goddess' question momentarily "You would forget any grudges you may have against me, or those I hold dear. As most of your temples are destroyed or not for sale in their current state, and, considering the nature of your servants... I am your best option."

The goddess catches your chin in her talon, and jerks your head back and upwards, forcing you to stare into her crimson and black feline eyes "What. Makes. You. Think. We. Are. Equals?"

>>16067393
"You want power more power in more places, and I am holding the keys."

>>16067393

Laugh.

"We are not. I am but a mortal while you are one of the pantheon. However I have amicable if not good working relations with most of the pantheon. Unless you would deign to be the last among your equals, it would be in your best interest to work with me and not against."

>>16067446
Second, though I have a feeling that we're going to be hurting after this entire encounter.

I knew we should have left Lamynus for later.

Also: goddamn it I should have gotten here sooner so I could have reminded you all visiting her was a bad idea.

>>16067518
I told them that it was, but everyone wanted to speak with the Goddess of Hatred and Destruction, without even a "hey, Garagush, could you make sure Lamynus doesn't fire rape my soul or anything?".

>>16067537
>>16067518

It had to be done sooner or later. The heir specifically said he didn't want a sun + dengar vs moon + uurlanthi. What better time than at the end of a campaign where we can rest?

>>16067563
I'm not saying that we shouldn't have visited her at all; visiting her and normalizing our relations with her was necessary for the position we're aiming for, after all.

I'm just saying, we should have put her down lower on the list, so that we could have bartered for some soul protection from some of the other gods before meeting with Lamynus. Like Raynha, because we got of worship going her way, or Garagush, because of the same, and we have a working relationship with him and he could have told Lamynus 'no burninating the Trentz'.

>>16067619

Agreed on that. I personally would have gone to see Basheek first. That guy would a kindred with our little multiple schemes.

>>16067675
I don't know. He didn't seem too happy when we foiled his plans when we were fighting the Stant boys, or when we took out one of his major worshippers back at Northmont.

He might like our complex plans, but be annoyed at how we're not going after power without regards to means or limits.

He's a toss-up, I think.

rolled 31 = 31

Nah, she kills us/injures us, she is put in an even WORSE position and we can easily neglect any effort to help her.

>>16067512
>>16067446
These two both work for me

You laugh again, ignoring the now deep shoulder wound you have, and the throbbing pain in your head "We are not, you are a member of the Moon Pantheon, and I but a mere mortal. However, several of your peers have shown interest in ensuring that I live, and are successful and would be most displeased where I injured. On top of that, I hold the keys to granting you more power in the mortal realm, keys I would willingly hand you... if you would but treat me as an equal, and allow our relationship to be professional and bear as much fruit as possible."

The goddess withdraws her talon from you shoulder, and, as she struts around to be in front of you again, licks the fingers clean with her serpentine tongue. "Truly, my assault did not pain you?"

You shrug "I have experienced worse."

The goddess nods, before twisting about to face you, a sly grin on her face "I believe that we may be able to come to an agreement. I do believe that you have acquired the Temple to the Ten? I would have my cloister there repaired as swiftly as possible. that, and two new temples in Flumenos, large ones, and I consider our accounts, balanced."

Didn't we already sell first-in-line for repairs at the Temple to either Eago or Garagush for the successful completion of our false-flag op?
I don't think we can give that to Lamynus, only a guarantee that there won't be any delays in repairs on her section.

As for 2 temples in Fluemos, I think we should try to barter down to 1 large in Fluemos. Our funds are limited, especially since we need to pay for security and operations against the Cult.

>>16067995
She did not say "first", just as swiftly as possible. There's no reason it can't be done all at once.


At any rate, I'm fine with this deal, personally.

>>16067995
I think we can bump her up the list to third after Eago and Da Big G, but i agree with the gist of your post. Let's see if we can bargain for a medium or small temple in Flumenous or a large temple in a cheaper city.

>>16068055
To replace the one large temple in Flumenos. We'll still be building one large temple for her there.

rolled 97 = 97

>>16067909
While you want those two things, I have already promised first erecting to two others. I however will agree to you that you will not have any impeded progress to the repairs and such to your branch of the temple. I can see you are not one to be slighted and will instruct my man to take utmost care in the restoring of your area in the temple. It is only fit for one of your temperament. The Flumenos temples will have to be reduced to one due to the fact that I am limited in the mortal realm just as you are and only have few funds to draw upon which are split from keeping myself and military might strong and able to influence others to be more accepting of your kind.

It sounds like a reasonable proposal to me. We obviously aren't going to do hers immediately but Janos should have made enough money to begin restoration or building a few temples by the time we get back to Dragonsreach.

Of course we should keep the amount of temples balanced on either side of the divide, both between the gods elements and between the pantheons.

I say we attempt to bargain her down a bit, and give her a "I'll see what i can do." type of deal, lets not obligate ourselves to her, we owe the other gods a lot more than we owe her. Also i think its about time we introduced ourselves to Baashek.

You ponder for a while, allowing yourself to wince a bit when you move your arm to ensure no permanent damage had been done. After a brief moment of near silence, the pattering of frightened imps dashing about on errands the only noise, you respond "Due to previous promises, you will have to wait a brief while for your cloister in the Temple of the Ten to be restored, as first and second have already been given to Garagush and Eago. As to the temples, my funds are not limitless, and Flumenos not an inexpensive city. For now, I can provide you with a single medium sized temple in that city, and a larger one in a less expensive city."

The goddess ponders for a while, before dropping back onto her couch and waving her hand. Moments later an imps sprints forward with a fan. The goddess shakes her head, and rolls to her stomach, and, seconds later a second imp rushes in, garbed in a locked thong, and carrying a tray of ointments. As the incredibly sad looking imp begins to work at the ruby fasteners of her light garments, the goddess replies "The temples need not be built immediately, so long as you are working towards at least one of them in the near future. That aside, I accept your proposition, Trentz." she pauses, licking her lips "Normally, I would allow a mortal to stay, to enjoy my company and hospitality for such a large donation of their material wealth... But your reward is your life, perhaps next time we can properly enjoy each others company." You nod, and turn to make your leave, but, seconds before you press the door open she adds, half moaniningly "If, you uphold our agreement." and at that, as you step through the door, after a brief flash of shocked succubi faces, you are again upon the plain between divine realms.

rolled 78 = 78

Check up the status of Neshai and Cat, if Cat is still in, on to see Baashek, if not, well, we could check in on Neshai to see if Cat was satisfactory.

>>16068201
Baashek is a toss-up, and he knows that both Raynha and Garagush want us alive and unharmed; he won't try anything against us directly.

I've got nothing against seeing Baashek next. After him, we should meet Danarius, and then we'll have met everyone.

>>16068283

He's still probably mad about that time we crucified that governor. It would be best to smooth that little incident out with him as long as we are here.
But if Catalina wants to go back then we shouldn't keep her waiting

>>16068260
second

You direct your attention over towards Neshais' realm, and there, you still find her and Catalina deep in conversation. Sighing, you turn to confront Baashek, the Schemer, and one of the last gods you need to converse with.

After a few seconds of drifting towards the plane upon which Baashek resides, you find yourself in the corner of a large hall. The corner is dark, though, you suspect that the abundance of shadows is there for a reason. Accross from you stands a man with aristocratic features, he is well groomed, and from the look of it, intelligent as well. He is cowled in a simple gray robe, its hood drawn up so that only you can see his face "Justinian Trentz, how interesting it is to finally meet you. Might I inquire as to what your business here with me is?"

rolled 38 = 38

>>16068393
Being what and who you are, I find that explaining it would be a mundane and redundant. I have come to see what you may want of me, in the most reasonable of requests, and I am here to reciprocate and barter in deeds requested of either of us.

>>16068393

"Doing something I should have done a while ago. I am here on a courtesy call to formally present myself in the hope that we might have an amicable working relationship in the future."

rolled 54 = 54

>>16068440
task.*
Omit:
>I have come to see what you may want of me, in the most reasonable of requests, and I am here to reciprocate and barter in deeds requested of either of us.

Just because it is contradictory of what I just said.

>>16068393
"Given who you are, you will already know why I'm here. I am here to hear what terms you have for me, for normalized relations between us."

>>16068547
Second.

You sigh "Knowing who you are, you already know why I am here. But, for the sake of politeness I will tell you, I have come to personally meet with you, and find a way to normalize relations between us."

the god chuckles, it is a haughty dry thing "Of course, politeness and manners are among the most important things. I do not weave the webs. I simply leave whispers and trade items of value. My interest, as I am certain you know, is the acquisition of power. The fact that you believe that I am in some way angry with you for spoiling the plans of those mortals... emotions can be deceiving my friend. Have you any questions for me?"

>>16068669
"Previous experiences with the other gods has made me wary of interfering with their plans in any way. I am curious on if you might have any more information on the cult that's pulling strings amongst the nations."

>>16068669
We could also see if he has any preferences for where his temples should be.

You join the gods chuckle, though you are feeling more uneasy than mirthful "Well, previous experiences have lead me to be wary when it came to interfering with the plans of gods."

The god tilts his head slightly, before replying "You gained power instead of the schemer. Was I dissapointed that it was not my worshiper, or the more elaborate, grander scheme that won out? Yes. Angry, no. Even the greatest mortal schemers are known to be felled by unforseen developments, or some opponent who prefers open conflict to the more civilized way of deciding who shall lwad, and who follow. Now, on to the topic of restoring temples..."

You pause, surprised at the sudden topic shift before replying "Do you have any preference as to where the temples to you would be constructed?"

The god nods "Near those who politic and scheme for a living, of course. It is the wealthy and powerful that flock to me, not the poor and downtrodden."

>>16068900

"I shall endevour to site them closely to where you wish them.

Now, I suppose you have seen some of my little schemes? I was going to ask if had any advice, since they must pale in comparison with yours."

>>16068900
That may take a while. Places where the rich and powerful or close to them, are usually expensive and hard to come by. I make no promises except that I will do my best to find such a spot for your temple.

>>16068900
We shouldn't give away more promises we are not sure we can fulfill, even if we can afford all this jazz we still need to hire mercenaries and purchase other things.
Just tell him that we will take not of his preference and that he will recieve his temples in due time, as fund and politics allow.

Also chat with him about our own plans, it'd be somewhat of an ego boost if he approves!

You sigh "Prpoerties in such areas are not innexpensive, so I cannot promise a swiftly built temple. However, I will endeavour to erect as many temples for you as I do for your kin."

The god nods "I do not need more in number, I need the right sort of worshipper. My faith tends to spread."

You nod, understandingly "Now, as to my schemes... what do you think of them?"

Baashek nods "Your... shadow games, with the Forge of New Divinity is... interesting, if ham-handed. Though, against such a slippery group such sloppy efforts tend to outstripe most other attempts to gather information about them." he takes a breath, glancing about, before he responds "Now, your plans to become the Praetor Divinus, most skillfully executed, and, provided you are not dragged down by those you have trod over..."

You nod warily, knowing full well how capable some of your political foes were, and how deperate they were as well. "Would it be safe to assume that you have no information or advice for me, then?"

The god laughs "I see to the pursuit and acquisition of power, mortal. Do you truly expect me to hand that prize out to every mortal whom asks?"

For a moment, you are dumbfounded, but you quickly collect yourself and reply "Of course not... I was merely curious as to how you would react. I do plan on working with you in the future, after all." Again the god glances about, before nodding to you, and hustling off. In the blink of an eye, you are again in the plane between the divine realms.

>well, I'm beat, and its pretty dead in here. I'm gonna call it
>someone archive please
>I'll be back sunday at 9pmish server time
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