Well, it will probably be educational, in an omniscience sort of way.

You turn your central eye upon the battlefield. The drakfey know the humans are coming, they wait in a clearing armed with naught but their claws, teeth, and powerful tails. These natural weapons would prove more than capable of rending the zombies and necromancer to peices. You wonder if the zombies are even capable of harming the drakfey through their powerful scales. It seems as though even with their immortality taken the drakfey shall be the winners of this fight.

Of course, there is no predicting how effective the necromancer will be, so the humans do stand a chance.

The necromancer marches behind his zombies. The look on his face is of one who has to far bought into his troubles to run from them. This man murdered his own tribe out of spite, and though fear now shows deep within his scared mind, there is no turning back for him.

cont...

The drakfey see the first of the zombies pushing its way through the brush. They do not charge, for their bulky form and large wings would put them at a grave disadvantage in the dense trees. They hold their ground, roaring battle cries at one another while flapping their wings to hover slightly above the ground. The cleric, known as such to you only by the way in which Formless invisibly floats so near him, stands cautiously in the back.

The zombies line up at the edge of the woods. Once they all stand there, the necromancer reveals himself. He, like the drakfey's cleric, hides behind his fodder. Without any visible command, the zombies launch forward.

The initial clash is disastrous for the zombies. The drakfey require only two or three blows to reduce a zombie into a useless pile of flesh on the ground. But while the drakfey dominate the zombie's charge, the necromancer summons his magic.

With your divine sight, you can see the soul of one drakfey suddenly rip from its body, which falls inanimate to the ground. The drakfey cleric sees this, and utters some prayer, but before the prayer ends you can see the necromancer propel the draken's ripped soul towards the cleric like a missile. When this projectile contacts the cleric, you can see it shatter the clerics own soul.

Two drakfey, one warrior and the cleric, now rise from the ground to join the ranks of the zombies.

cont...

>>17932657
Awesome! but fuck man, you're going too fast, I haven't even decently read up on Deity quest III and IV yet!

Now I know what to do while waiting for the next post.

>>17932835
I guess this is the destroy your soul sort of necromancy if it is so effective.

Are the dragons still meeting? because that is an chance we shouldn't miss. Also this quest is awesome.

You can now see the purpose the zombies serve. While their blows are useless against the drakfey's scales, and while they themselves seem ridiculously easy to kill, they prevent the drakfey from easily advancing for the precious fey seconds it takes the necromancer to kill their comrades with his magic, then raise them as reinforcements.

The battle lasts about two minutes before the conflict stops, and all that is left standing is one necromancer and five drakfey zombies.

Formless, who you can see to be enraged disappears.

You feel the first drakfey souls enter the afterlife, it seems Ius was true to his judgement.

You resume waiting, and watching atop your tower.

Is there anything in particular you would like to do? Or would you like to wait, and let time move forward, until something of note occurs.

Okay tgee we need to talk about the dragons, as important shit is going down with them. We have to deal with the dragons. They are splitting up territory and we need to pick a good one for the desert. We want an intelligent and curious dragon that shows a lot of promise. It’s simple whichever one of them gets the desert will find the pillar of wisdom. This dragon will have an edge on the other dragons from the knowledge he gets from the pillar (if he’s curious enough to learn from it). That edge brings him more power, prestige, and mating rights. This means that other dragons along with his descendents will come to value knowledge and will actively seek it out. These dragons now have a stake in the desert as they want to protect the pillar. They then act as a buffer against the dark fey to the south. They also will complement Ur’s work as the value they place on knowledge will be transferred in time to the mortal races. How it gets transferred to the mortal races is simple the dragons are now the biggest baddest things on the planet for the next couple of millennia. If they value knowledge then the other races will also come to value knowledge through their contact with dragons. How we go about doing all this? All we need to do is give a vision to the dragon we think is best. If lus or Picus complain we can explain. We are increasing knowledge in the world and increasing the value placed on knowledge by the mortal races. Also we can explain how knowledge can lead mortals to take themselves to greater highs and deeper lows.

>>17932855

[It was just moving fast for the fight. Now that that has ended I will slow down considerably just for people like you who need to catch up]

>>17932898
Man, Formless must feel like a real idiot now, having started this conflict himelf.

Anyway, I think we sent Ur a vision to remind him to seek knowledge for his people and stop chillin' on that mountaintop? So All that's left might be to check out what the dragons are up to.

>>17932915

I am now picturing Ur flying around on Professor Dragon, dropping knowledge bombs from the sky.

I want this to happen so badly.

I'm one to think we should probably send our agent agaisn't this Necromancer.

He's seriously abusing his gift

>>17932918
Ah, well, I missed less than I though, part IV wasn't that long, and I still read most of part III when it was on /tg/
And the fast part was mostly concerning how little time there is between the threads. Other quest threads go for maybe 2 a week, if they manage, but this is the 5th part in just 3 days.
Actually, why am I complaining? More epicness in a shorter timeframe. There is no negative side.

I think it's dragon time!

>>17932990
How so?

rolled 20 = 20

yeah, best check up on the dragons. Doesn't make much sense already planning stuff if we don't know what they're going on about.

rolled 58 = 58

>>17932898
we should check something--when a zombie is killed, does it's soul go to the afterlife?

Or does a necromancer simply cause nonexistence?

You decide to be present at the council of dragons. And thus, there you are now present.

The first thing you notice is the Picus is also here, invisible to the mortals. He greets you with a nod.

As for the dragons, there are eighteen present.

"Are these all the dragons on Apotheosi?" You ask Picus.

"Yes, for now. Ius said that they had to be few in number due to their incredible strength, a judgement I agree with."

You nod, an action which would be completely unrecognizable as such by a mortal due to the nature of your form but which Picus is capable of reading due to his divinity.

"Do they have names?"

He is silent for a moment. "Thinking about picking favorites Uraemrys? You already have a champion on this world."

rolled 44 = 44

>>17933052
We already know that from the human tribes last session. Souls from bodies raised as zombies still go to the afterlife.

Also, due to our broad definition given to our magic I'm somewhat dissapointed that only traditional necromantics have been used so far. It was specifically mentioned that it held power over death AND life, so it should also include healing etc.

>>17933052

The mortals soul is sent to the afterlife when it dies. It is possible for a necromancer to destroy a soul utterly, but doing so requires a mastery over the art not yet weilded by any mortal (The human necromancer simply removed souls from bodies). Zombies are animated when a necromancer creates some small, barely worthy of the name, soul into its empty vessel. The necromancer controls this artificial soul and thus controls the zombie. When the zombie dies this artificial soul simply dissipitates, as it i not fully sapient and thus not worthy of the afterlife. The only exeption to this would be intelligent undead, however no necromancer currently exists powerful enough to create a sapient soul (Aside from the gods of course).

I think we should explain our goal of wishing for a intelligent and curious dragon to be given the desert as his territory. If pressed we can explain more.

>>17933083

"You know that you are my favourite Picus."

Then we make a move on Picus. Ends in God sex.

>>17933088

[It does. Perhaps when Ur gains mastery over the craft we shall see the finer points of necromancy, but the only example given so far was of a necromancer who not only was hellbent on nothing but destruction and rage, but also didn't even earn his powers through study. He was granted it by a demon.]

rolled 70 = 70

>>17933083
"Not so. I consider it my duty to collect what knowledge there is to know about this world. If they have names, it is easier to attribute their deeds to an individual."

rolled 24 = 24

>>17933142
/agree. The dragons were to be split up over the world, so we just want to make sure a dragon that shares our viewpoints gets the part with our desert and its pillar.

The other gods will likely want the same for their holy grounds

rolled 27 = 27

We do not want to choose a dragon for the desert, let the dragons work themselves out. For now, we just watch.

If we are to do anything, after the dragon meet is over we should consider talking with Ur. Just to see why he is sitting on top the mountain, not to push him to explore more.

rolled 31 = 31

>>17933161
Ah yes. I do suppose "true" resurrection (as in, living body, living soul) will still be impossible though. If it was, we'd basically be granting immortality to the powerful necromancers.

rolled 60 = 60

>>17933167
We can't just make decisions for them. Let them choose on their own--they are clearly intelligent enough to choose where they want to live, and what god, if any, they wish to serve.

rolled 58 = 58

>>17933163
>>17933213
Supporting these.

guys we'll just give the smart one a vision of the pillar that's all we need to do. He can choose himself we are just giving him more knowledge to make his choice based on.

"I consider it my duty to collect what knowledge there is to know about this world. If they have names, it is easier to attribute their deeds to an individual." You respond. "Also, if the dragons are to split the world amongst themselves I simply would like to see which of these is to gain control over the lands I favor."

"If you mean to imply that you wish to take a roll in their dividing of the lands then I object." He states.

How do you counter-argue?

rolled 21 = 21

>>17933213
perhaps, but are they aware of our existence? are they aware of our holy places? We could just as well get a destructive dragon going to Sarma's forest and burning it down to get a nice warm nest with plenty of cinders to keep possible eggs warm, and stuff like that. I don't think we already know enough about how the dragons work to actually act though, so we should wait until we see what they themselves are actually doing before we act ourselves.

rolled 16 = 16

>>17933248
We aren't, we are not here to influence their choice, only to observe.

rolled 75 = 75

>>17933248
I will not take a role in the dividing of the lands.
I merely wish, as I said, to know about the dragon who will take those which I favour.

rolled 59 = 59

>>17933248
"I did not mean to imply anything of the sort. I am here to observe the proceedings and discover which dragon will claim the lands I prefer, so that I may more easily focus my attention on that which concerns me."

rolled 13 = 13

>>17933273
>>17933291
>>17933305
I have nothing more to add to this.

>Captcha: ffederal medicina
>Captcha, I don't think they have any medicines yet, nver mind a government.

"You misunderstand Picus, I do not wish to play a role. I wish only to observe. I, and the other gods, know little of your dragons and would like to be prepared for what may occur once they set up nest."

"I see." Says Picus, "They do have names, and a spoken language. Much like your fey communication is a featured part of their design.

The eighteen can be lumped into these groups.

Vorcious dragons, who are driven by greed, envy, and lust. These are Baroro, Elkot, Faringlu, Inchaba, Liturgo, Maluilia, and Mord.

Ferocious dragons, who wish to be powerful and make others aware of it. Including Ncaturma, Nginaro, Ngwethe, Ninau, and Ornathar.

Indifferent dragons, who seem to be dis-pleasingly unmotivated altogether. Including Draugorturi, Faunaulaintugo, Ilaiakarat, and Lananang.

And finally the two arch-dragons. Who are motivated as I am, and are primarily manipulators and deceivers. These are Edatel and Acepiph."

It's a lot to keep up with.

cont... though I will check on posts before posting.

rolled 21 = 21

>>17933461
Ask if he is displeased with the indifferent dragons. Perhaps we could help him by providing them with a motivation?
Curiousity, perhaps?

crossing fingers hoping a ferocious or arch dragon gets the desert

rolled 58 = 58

>>17933495
Voting against, let's not interfere here.

rolled 50 = 50

>>17933461
So they're basically all engines of destruction, except maybe the indifferent ones. It does seem a bit unfair, having such powerful creatures only under his sway. They might be few to start with, but there is no way humans, fey etc. can defend themselves against them until at least a century later or so, when magic gets more widespread.

rolled 25 = 25

>>17933505
Well, I think the indifferent dragons are the most interesting. I'm sure Picus only judges them like that from his own point of view. We might as well ask about them or have a better look at them. There is no need to hide this from Picus.

>>17933530
I'm pretty sure the fey can handle themselves. Humans, probably not without magic of some kind.

I wonder if necromancy is as affective against dragon souls as drakfey.

rolled 70 = 70

>>17933530
this, I vote we call him on shenanigans. In a eloquent and diplomatic manner of course.

rolled 14 = 14

>>17933500
I'd say, ferocious or indifferent, preferably indifferent. Having any other kind of dragon at our desert would make it a lot harder to reach our pillar. It's not supposed to be easy, but we don't want a dragon eating all life that gets within a few kilometres of it.

The ferocious would still be a decent choice because knowledge is power, and knowledge is our domain.
Arch dragon would be very, very counter productive, since it shares its goals with picus, and we want to maintain balance between picus and Ius.

rolled 21 = 21

Hey, I have an idea. Let's give Formless the impression he might like a dragon champion! It fits his style. Also, he's sure to be babysitted by Picus while he's giving a dragon divine magic or whatever else he might do.

rolled 19 = 19

>>17933575

holy shit we must do this

weaponize that guy against Picus.

rolled 80 = 80

>>17933575
>>17933591
remember, we're trying to keep balance and stay neutral, not letting the other gods plunge the world into destruction through war.

>>17933591
This is all in the interests of learning more about the dragons and our fellow gods, mind you. Yeah, of course.

rolled 27 = 27

>>17933558
Why? it seems like picus might not have determined their personalities, at least not individually, if he is displeased their are indifferent ones,

Going to disagree.

>>17933573
I think ach dragons don't specifically share their goals with Picus, seems more like they share their outlook on the world.

rolled 73 = 73

>>17933670
>Who are motivated as I am
That does seem kind of like having the same goals. motivations =/= view on the world, and Picus' motivation is to see how mortals descend towards evil.

rolled 81 = 81

>>17933619
My post was more of a consideration, not so much as "we gotta say that". Imo we should just keep it in our heads, and if it turns out stuff DOES happen where they slaughter the other races, we call picus on it and if necessary, ask the DM to step in, but only if something happens.

Maybe one of the Vorcious dragons' greed extends to wanting all knowledge.

I think we should try to keep tabs on them to see if any of them are like this. I also think monitoring the Indifferent dragons should be interesting as they the kind with the least known about them.

"Are you displeased with the indifferent ones?" You ask.

He is silent for a moment, ". . . Yes, I expected all of them to wish to use their obvious superiority for pride or greed. I suppose a few sapient will always subvert expectation."

"So you had no handle on their personalities?" You ask.

"No. Save for that I put them into a situation I thought would form their personalities to my liking, in which I mostly succeeded."

It seems like you have no way to take claim to the dragon's discussions. You toss around the idea of getting the other gods, especially Formless, involved but decide it would simply create amongst the gods that which you try to prevent, conflict. So you resolve to wait and see how things go.

At the end, the desert is evenly split down the middle by a indifferent dragon and a voracious dragon. The second arch-dragon claims the mountains surrounding the red-river.

"Oh yes, and I wanted to apologise for the actions of my demon, Mephisto, who granted a human great power over necromancy recently. He was over-eager to close the first pact of creation and granted to much. I allready voiced my regret to Ius, but hough you as master of necromancy should hear it as well. He is still the demon responsible for any future pacts with that human, but he will not be allowed other pacts for some time."

rolled 80 = 80

>>17933724
Hmmm, actually you're right, greed could include knowledge. It's impossible to say more, let alone judge how the dragons will act, before we study them and their behaviour some more.

>>17933701
Or, he could just be saying that they are as strongly motivated as he is. Besides, those types only ever seem to play well together when it benefits them personally. Lawful Evil, to oversimplify it.

rolled 6 = 6

>>17933738
Yes, he did seem to have gained much power. May I ask what he has given in return, or are the pacts and such affairs to be kept secret from the other gods?

We find it disappointing that humanity has as of yet failed to develop a language. We should give a vision to a suitable human (or perhaps to Ur) that prompts him to discover one of our ruins, giving him knowledge of sophisticated communication.

We should have the map around, right? Is this the latest one?

>>17933771

"The goal of the pacts is to impower the humans to commit evils they normally can't. In other realities, humans will often resolve to do something wicked only to instead do nothing as they lack the power to do as their corrupted morals tell them. Accepting the pact and using it as he did was payment enough, when coupled with the fact that it was ultimately a favor to Formless which I can call in at a future date." He answers.

You depart to your moon. You look over the world, it seems there is not much left of interest. Is there something in particular you would like to do? Or should you watch time pass until a significant event occurs?

>>17933873

[ I believe so, though once nations begin to rise I will update it significantly. ]

rolled 4 = 4

>>17933873
Yeah, I think that's the latest. We could add dragon territories on it too now, but it might become a bit complicated further into the game.

rolled 70 = 70

>>17933905
Observe the two dragons who are sharing our desert territory, and check in on Ur. Otherwise, timeskip.

rolled 38 = 38

>>17933905
Let's check if Ur started doing anything else after recieving our vision. Other than that, skip time.

let time pass

>>17933934
>>17933921
It would probably be a good idea to have two different maps for showing dragon realms and national borders, when we need them.

rolled 49 = 49

>>17933941

Seconded. Also are those fey still in the desert? If so lets check up on those.

rolled 68 = 68

>>17933977
Good idea.

Also, rolling for this:
>>17933941

rolled 67 = 67

We should also check out if the fey did anything interesting yet. They are the race that we created, after all.

You watch the dragons for a while. The Voracious dragon Elkot Instantly notices the tower, but for some reason abondons investigating it after only a minute. The indifferent dragon Lananang just flies over to a unotable area of sand and lays to rest.

Ur is trying to communicate with some human villagers near the shore. You believe he is trying to get them to show him how they constructed their canoes.

Then you watch the world turn.

cont... (Though as I update I will do so in shorter posts and will keep an eye out for commands, especially as I wouldn't want to skip over an event that you may wish to explore deeper.

rolled 36 = 36

>>17933997
This is still interesting. There were fey in the desert, who just went off course from our pillar. Might need a hint (although we shouldn't make it obvious, wouldn't want the other gods pissed again about giving someone guidance)

rolled 33 = 33

Or, maybe we should teach one of the fey magic as well. Seems like they should be a magicky race. There's what, arcane magic, sorcerous magic, necromantic magic, druidic magic and divine magic to choose from? Why not? Seems like the other gods like using necromancy already. No mention of anything but necromancy and divine magic yet.

>>17934142

Maybe the reason Elkot left the pillar is because he saw the Fey.

>>17934187

If they want magic there are sources for them to seek it out in the world. I think personally tutoring them might be giving too much favor in addition to you know, shapeshifting and longevity and everything.

>>17933997
[They never encountered the obelisk, they simply wandered in and out.]

The first Lycanthrope is borne. You can tell that Sarma was true to her blessing, for she is beautiful as any who currently exist. You wonder how she will handle Picus' curse when she reaches the age.

The necromancer does not stop his violence. He travels the land around him (The lands southeast of the desert) gathering any humans he finds and slaying any drakfey. Eventually he seems to begin founding a large village, as great as the one at the foot of mount Ius, using his ever growing army of undead as labor and power.

Ur learns how to create a canoe, and uses it to travel to the same continent as your obelisk is on. He doesn't yet move towards the desert, however, and instead travels along the shore staying a few days with any humans or fey he encounters. You even see that he has learned a little arcane magic from some of the fey and human shamans to compliment his ever growing mastry of necromancy. The only misfortune for him is that his flesh has fallen from his body in many places, and he must travel in full body wrap at all times else the humans may be hostile.

The drakfey in the mountains southeast of the desert flee from the necromancer, and escape across the ocean to the lands near Sarma's grove. There they rest for now.

Aside from the arch-dragons, Picus' monsters still seem idle. But the arch ones do stir the mortals. Edatel can take human guise and has conversations with the high priest of Ius daily, and Acepiph has made himself king of the drakfey near red river, much to Formless' disdain.

rolled 39 = 39

>>17934187
Yeah, been wondering why none of the others have cropped up yet. I had thought that Ius at least would have spread arcane a bit.
And let's not forget that the pact made by the human was already warlock stuff and sorcery, as it was made by picus.

>>17934142
I think that we shouldn't give them a hint. It is more about them finding the pillar themselves without help. A personal journey, instead of a divine one. But I would like to where those fey are and in what dragon territory of the desert.

rolled 28 = 28

>>17934254
*shrug* Other gods are teaching mortals magic just fine. Don't see a reason why the fey should be excluded, they are defined as a mortal race.

What are the names of the dragons of the desert? We should investigate them. Especially the indifferent one.

[unless a significant movement is made in favor of some kind of action, the world will progress further in ten minutes.]

>>17934343

Keep going. There's nothing too urgent right now.

>>17934343

[scratch that, five minutes.]

I don't know. All I can think of is checking out a fey court or something. Maybe check out any fey that took residence on the liquid mountain?

rolled 5 = 5

>>17934261
Ah, never mind, they did spread their magic. All seems to be going decently, nothing specific in need of our attention.

rolled 24 = 24

>>17934392
Hmmm, actually... Maybe check on some fey that have taken up aquatic life in favour of living on land?

rolled 82 = 82

We could always see if Ur could do with some sort of companion in his travels, the drakfey, the necromancer and now the dragons exerting their influence could cause serious issues to Ur if left unattended.

rolled 14 = 14

I vote for observing the fey.

>>17934392
>>17934442
seconding both of these

rolled 87 = 87

>>17934474
forgot to roll

>>17934463
I'm sure he can take care of it himself, he's pretty strong after all.

Most human settlements of significant size have acheived language. Many of the smaller villages on "your" continent have it now as well, thanks to Ur spreading knowledge.

20pc (20 years have passed post-creation)

The first Lycan, Arya, has reached adulthood. Unfortunately, her beauty is no longer a thing of pride amoungst her people, for she has been driven from human lands as a murderer. A charge she is guilty of. She now spends her time amoung the creatures of the wood, watching the human civilizations and interacting with those who do not know her whenever she feels she is safe.

The Necromancer, Falees, is now the effective king of a large settlement, and many surrounding villages. He rules through fear and power, his magics are still nearly incombatable and the only thing restraining his grasp is his ability to lead, for he still seems to want the best for the humans who, in fear or no, choose to follow him.

The drakfey on "Ius's" continent are now a constant enemy to the human settlements. Ium (The city at the foot of Mount Ius) has reached great size and bounty. The high priest who leads it still speaks with the Arch-dragon-in-disguise everyday.

The drakfey at red river have begun destroying or enslaving all humans on the continant, and while the fey are very evasive even some of themare slain or captured.

Finally, Ur now travels into the necromancers territory. He is powerful now, and extremely learned, but you are unsure if he measures up to the dread warlords power, hopefully it won't come to that.

>>17934568
somehow managed to cut off that liquid mountain has become the capital of the fey. While actual government is anathema to the fey, they have clearly gathered here in the largest number for the places beauty and seclusion. The fey as a species have yet to make any notable advances however, but such is their nature.

>>17934568
Watch ur intently.

rolled 46 = 46

>>17934568
Focus on Arya. What is her history, starting from the point where her nature asserted itself?

rolled 51 = 51

>>17934568
I guess sending him some kind of warning is too much of a direct intervention... If Ur appears before the necromancer, he'll probably be recognised as the product of necromancy, and the necromancer has been honing his skills for combat, while Ur hasn't. He'd probably be ripped up and studied.

>>17934568
If Arya still hasn't figured how to control her curse, give her a slight hint hint, nudge nudge.

>>17934646
You do realize that direct intervention isn't prohibited, right?
I say we have them meet, and observe the meeting. Their interests are not anathema, and we could prevent any possible conflict with slight influence. I assume Ur has lost all his flesh by now though, and is currently a rag covered skeleton wandering the world in search of knowledge.

rolled 47 = 47

I still say we should avoid directly giving knowledge it anyone. It should all be about the mortals discovering knowledge for themselves.

A vote for watching Ur though. Just watching.

>>17934637

She is currently a figure of much focus for Sarma, who has watched he intently most of her life. Her fey-like beauty made her very popular amongst the humans, coupled with her more wild nature and she had a constant stream of suitors once she reached puberty. Unfortunately it was shortly after reaching puberty that her true nature asserted itself, and on the full moon she slaughtered a friend of hers with whom she had snuck off into the night. Afterwords she, too confused to hide the incident, was caught by the humans and imprisoned. Her imprisonment lasted one month, then on that new full moon she broke free and ran away to her current state.

For now the more pressing concern seems to be Ur however, so there you turn your attention.

cont...

rolled 59 = 59

I wonder what the other gods have done with their afterlife. We send souls to each of them, but we have yet to see each god's realm. Why not take time to look?

rolled 6 = 6

>>17934702
I'm going to mostly agree. However, I think we should telepathically send him a tiny, fleeting sentiment. That we are proud. We're proud he's smart, that he's curious, that he's kind, that he shares. Don't let it last for more than an instant, but make it unmistakeable. We won't remind him often - less often as time goes on, in fact - but remind him right now, just once. I think that should have the effect I want...

rolled 18 = 18

>>17934762
I agree with this.

rolled 28 = 28

>>17934770
So do I.

rolled 42 = 42

>>17934762
I think that's alright.

+1 vote

rolled 49 = 49

>>17934762
>>17934759
these two

rolled 66 = 66

>>17934762
I think I know the effect you mean. I agree. I expect Ur to have a gentle, slow, positive effect on the Necromancer and his lands. Because Ur is patient, and we're proud of that.

You watch over Ur while he visits Falees. You do not wish to intervene, but you still want to oversee the events. Ur's arrival is well greeted, the villagers have heard of him, that he is a skilled and knowledged wanderer who aids those he comes across and brings answers to problems. His arrival also draws the immidiate attention of Falees, who invites him to meet in person. Ur is shocked by the abundant presence of undead throughout Falees's town, but makes no aggressive action. When they meet, Falees instantly accusses Ur of being inhuman, to which Ur responds by unmasking. Falees is not frightend, but rather seems excited and asks Ur many questions about his nature and knowledge of necromancy. Ur seems unwilling to share his knowledge on either of these subjects with Falees, and admonishes his use of power before leaving. Falees doesn't stop him. Ur now travels to your obelisk.

>>17934762

You also do this. Ur stops his travel for a few hours to sit in contemplation before resuming his journey, seemingly lifted of a shadow that had fallen over him after speaking with Falees.

>>17934844

Good man

I forget; what exactly is at our obelisk?

>mfw Ur is an almost exact parallel to Duane from Unsounded
Well done, Apotheosi. Well done indeed.

rolled 91 = 91

>>17934844
Good. Let him continue in peace - there's much waiting for him at the obelisk. He'll need to explore the Ruins to find the cypher or decode it himself. He'll be able to figure it out in time, though. We can trust him.

Let's take a better look at Ium. I want to see what their culture is like.

rolled 18 = 18

>>17934844
Thank you for the wonderful thread OP. I have to go to sleep now, but I eagerly await reading the rest in the archives. I think I have a new favourite quest series.

rolled 78 = 78

>>17934875
Knowledge. Tons of knowledge. The obelisk is fucking massive, too - the sort of thing you have to build scaffolding or an entire temple around. It's all encoded, though. If you explore the Ruins long enough, you can assemble the code to decypher it. I assume long and extensive study of it could work too, though.

The next full moon you receive a prayer.

It is from Falees, he says that he has heard that you are the god of knowledge and that you are the master of the power he weilds. He says he sees what necromancy has done for Ur, and tells you that he desires the same, immortality. He begs your adiance. You can see a soul of black fire hovering near his ear, whispering to him secrets of divine magic which he then works into his prayers. You feel empowered, and know that even Ius would have no qualm with you giving Falees a short audience after such a display. The question is, do you?

OUT OF NOWHERE

>>17934844
He's going to the obelisk already? A bit quicker of a discovery than I would have thought, and I'm not sure I like that it's happening so soon. At least he'll have to find some way of passing through the desert without succumbing to the sand wyrms.

rolled 63 = 63

>>17934947
We will speak with him. We won't necessarily give him any knowledge, but we will speak with him.

>>17934947
We must test if he is worthy before all else.

rolled 44 = 44

>>17934925

I think the obelisk was created to only give knowlege if you were worthy (not giving up in the search for answers)

>>17934947

Speak with him

We won`t give knowlegde tough, that's not how we do it.

rolled 96 = 96

>>17934947

Give him an audience, to deny him of that may force his beliefs towards a darker power. Make it clear to him that you do not approve of the way in which he wields his power, and that Ur's actions embody what you had expected of such a gift.

rolled 13 = 13

>>17934947
Yes. Let it be a short one though, and let us plant the seeds of doubt into his mind as to the correctness of the path he has trodden thus far.

Although, if he starts trying to actively worship us, we may have to more directly disabuse him of his more violent inclinations before we accept.

>>17934970
Yes. Let us hear what Falees has to say, but withhold judgement. We should also ascertain the source of the dark fire.

rolled 68 = 68

Explain to him that Ur is our champion, and that we favor his actions. Ask him why he thinks that a god who favors Ur would also favor him (Not rhetorically-his answer could give insight into the man)

>>17934947

Say some bullshit, like that only a pure soul can become immortal and that he must atone for the misdeeds he has done.

rolled 27 = 27

>>17935015
It's that fucking archdemon again. We should really do something about him before/during/after our audience with Falees.

rolled 41 = 41

While giving the audience, block the demon out of it. It has nothing to do with him, and the guy could probably use a breather.

>>17935037
I don't think that's very awesome. You don't have to be a goody-goody to advance knowledge or humanity.

No, what we should take exception with is that all his power is borrowed rather than earned. That FUCKING demon, man.

We gonna have to have a talk with Picus about this.

rolled 83 = 83

>>17935041
I disagree. Doing such would provoke Picus, and it is in our interest to maintain balance and to not interfere overmuch.

>>17935066

Piccus has already said that he didn't intend for pacts to make mortals as powerful as this one is

>>17935066

No man, the demon has the right to make a pact, and necromancy can be used by anyone.

The necromancer didn't work for his power, therefore he doen`s have our favor.

rolled 65 = 65

>>17935066
This. That's the actual big reason we're disappointed. The smaller reason is that we don't like how he isn't facilitating - and is producing a society counter-productive to - learning amongst his people.

rolled 4 = 4

>>17935062
>>17935066
I'm >>17935075. Changed my mind. I like what these guys said.

You decide to give him audience.

The world around him freezes suddenly. You see the soul of black fire disappear in fright. The walls of the room he resides in are suddenly turned to obsidian, the windows let not the light of the stars in but rather are taken up in enirity by large flaming eyes with hourglass pupils. Before him you appear, at first in your natural shape, to which he responds as all humans. Once you have shifted into his image of perfection you look upon yourself to discover that you a an obsidian human skeleton.

"I am Uraemrys, the Abdal. Beholder of Truth and Grasper of the Infinite. What is it you have to say before the god of judgement?"

You aid his mortal mind in unfreezing, so that he may speak.

"My Lord! I hope to hear that I please you by working your craft as I have on this world! But I am in distress! For I am, as you are undoubtedly aware mortal. And though I yet have much to bring to this world in your honor my thread runs thin and I risk death. I am sick, and growing old. Grant me the perfection you granted your other servant Ur. Or at least tell me how I may gain the knowledge of how to be like him for myself.!"

rolled 86 = 86

>>17935114

He's done nothing but work against the other races on this land, and has been swayed by a demon, I say we do not grant him the immortality he seeks, mostly because of the demon that has his ear.

rolled 74 = 74

>>17935160

I wouln`t word it like that, say that he hasn`t earned a thing since all his knowledge of necromancy comes from a demonic pact.

" I am the god of Knowledge. It is the nature of knowledge to flow from one mortal's mind to another, through speech or text or other forms of communication, and nothing brings me as much pleasure. I have granted that knowledge once. If you desire it, petition he who knows it, that it may flow to you. Become Ur's disciple, and he may teach you, if he judges you worthy"

rolled 70 = 70

maybe we should tell him about the obelisk?

rolled 29 = 29

>>17935114
Give him a chance. Don't give him knowledge, but the potential of knowledge. If he braves the desert to our Obelisk in the desert and there prays and meditates on his life, and worships Knowledge and the advancement of civilization, he may prolong his existence in this world. However, before so doing he must cut off contact with the demon. We are pleased with his knowledge, and the development of civilization, but wish that he tempers his avarice for power with compassion for those without. Walk the true path. He is too close to Picus to truly worship us, and must deny the demon to achieve immortality.

If nothing else, he needs a chance. Nothing is freely granted, but neither should his request be denied.

rolled 14 = 14

>>17935114
Tell him that while his goals might be good, we dislike his manner of use of our necromancy. There will be no freebies. However, tell him that the knowledge is out there, in the world, if he wishes to look for it.

rolled 11 = 11

>>17935114
Explain to him the reasons we like Ur - the reasons we're proud of him. Explain it doesn't have to do with the necromancy, it has to do with his character. Explain to him that he's been aided by Picus at the behest of the Formless, that you had no input in his gain of powers. Explain that the only way we would give him such a power is if he, like Ur, were to devote himself entirely to knowledge - not empire, not hate, not greed. Our favored are wanderers and scholars, not kings.

rolled 87 = 87

>>17935190

Roops, rollin'

rolled 17 = 17

>>17935198
>>17935203
These.

>>17935190
>>17935198
>>17935200

i vote for these three

>>17935198

I like this a lot, but do it like >>17935200 and don`t tell him about the obelisk

>>17934844
Somehow I can't help but picture human interactions with eachother in a very Sims-like fashion. Maybe it's the whole observing from above thing, or them having their own language.

rolled 63 = 63

>>17935203
>>17935198
>>17935190
I like some combination of these.

rolled 30 = 30

>>17935239
I'm picturing it like Black and White.

dumbass doesn't know that necromancy can heal that sickness.... uneducated fuck. Tell him that necromancy can heal, and that there are greater possibilites. Nothing more.

>>17935203
I don't think we should be telling mortals about the godly infighting and such. Just tell him that we disapprove of how he isn't earning his power for himself and that's why we won't grant it to him. Tell him that if he makes the titanic effort needed to study and understand his powers of necromancy and journeys to the Obelisk he will be able to craft his immortality.

But it will be his own hand alone that it comes. Let him know that right out. We need to put our foot down, the demon will not grant him immortality.

rolled 88 = 88

>>17935114
"Your demonic pact-giver has given you expectations of gifts. My favor is not given, but earned. Ur is my champion because he was the first being to seek knowledge for knowledge's sake. I have given him his gift so that he may continue his own goals, as they are in line with my own.

You will die, mortal, but do not despair. I am the judge of forgotten souls. If your life reflects a desire to learn and advance your fellow men--not to gain power--you may yet return from the grave. But it is yet to be decided. You may make pacts, but you are not entitled to any power at all."

rolled 52 = 52

>>17935114
"Your lifelong dedication to the pursuit of knowledge has pleased me, and thus I grant you this audience. However, your knowledge is not your own. It is ill-gained through the toil of a demon, rather than your own endeavors. Therefore forswear all other magic but that of necromancy, and it may be that in the fullness of time you shall discover the secret to life eternal before death claims you."

rolled 76 = 76

>>17935258
He's been using necromancy like a hammer rather than a paint brush or a scalpel, as it could have been. Creating crude, slave-like souls instead of beautiful works. Harming rather than helping. He's a disappointment.

>>17935230
Agreed. Better he piss around with ruins until he dies.

rolled 16 = 16

>>17935190
Upvoting this.

If Falees wants immortality, he must earn it through learning how.

"You use magic of my domain, but you were granted it by a demon. Your magic is unfortunately borrowed and not earned. I do not despise you, but I cannot favour he who has power for the sake of power."
"Further, I look upon your realm and see little but grief, not conductive to learning, knowledge, or justice. Perhaps some day you will be worthy to be a Lich, but the path there will not be an easy one, and you must find it for yourself."
"Should you find the path, and journey towards enlightenment, then you will find what your soul seeks."

rolled 24 = 24

>>17935284

I'm supporting this too, we must promote earned knowledge.

rolled 3 = 3

What are the elementals up to? Angels and demons are doing what their masters want, abominations are locked away, sarma didn't make any immortals (right?), and our elementals are... around somewhere?

>>17935278
HArdly! look at what he has done! he sees necromancy as the highest art. Hes has done beautiful things with it, forming his own kingdom, and reshaping the land. Look at our form, a human skeleton!
He venerates us and our gift of necromancy above all else! the least we can do is point him in the direction of the desert!

rolled 24 = 24

>>17935303
Elementals just keep the balance, keep the order, keep the peace. They are without agenda. Collectively, anyway.

"You call yourself my worshipper, but you do not worship me. I am the god of knowledge, even before you knew my name you could have worshipped me by holding that value high. Yet as I have watched your life I see you value only one thing, power. You slew your friends for power, driven by anger the cause of which was lack of power. Once you gained power, you concerned yourself with the amassment of little else. You do seem genuinely concerned for your people, but even they are not your true goal. They are but a medium through which you express, to the world and to yourself, power. You have already a master, and that is the one who told you how to summon me. But, I do not deny you completely what you seek. You may still choose to become my worshipper, and persue for yourself the knowledge to do what you seek. There are two sources for this. One is Ur, who you by speaking to know will not aid you as you are now. The other is to journey to my holy place in the desert, where I will only grant you what you seek should you have proved to worship ME. You may work my magic, Falees, but you do so not through knowledge as I would have it but through deals made in lust of power. You know what you must do to gain what you seek. Goodbye."

You depart.

rolled 86 = 86

>>17935317
I honestly think we should urge him to give up his kingdom and go seek Ur at the foot of the Obelisk as a tutor. I think Ur could help him in ways he needs. I think Ur could make this dark soul wonderful.

>>17935317
>our gift of necromancy
We gave no such gift to Falees. He brokered a pact with a demon for this knowledge, and he did it merely for the sake of the emotions of revenge, and for power.

>>17935368
we created necromancy. it's our gift to the world.

rolled 49 = 49

>>17935339
What does Falees do now? Brood? Rage? Weep? Leave immediately? Commit suicide? His reaction is very important. I would like to see it.

>>17935339
Perfect.

rolled 56 = 56

>>17935339
Now let us watch Falees from afar and see how he takes our advice.

>>17935303
Elementals are currently dormant. Their aid is not yet necessary.

>>17935384
It's more like someone regifted the gift to him.

>>17935389
Yeah, this.

rolled 35 = 35

>>17935350
This, let him soak in what we've told him for a while and then return and tell him that if he wishes to redeem himself in our eyes he must give up his throne and seek out Ur to learn under him

Picus is waiting for you on your moon. You review your previous action quickly, scanning for something you may have done to anger him, but he speaks.

"The Fey have added two things to this world. Both are the product of promiscuity. What were your intentions for them when you made them Uraemrys? A fey and a dragon this time."

You glance down to Falees, and see him knocking over the furniture in his room, shouting at nothing.

"A fey and a dragon copulated?" You ask.

"Female fey, male dragon." He responds.

You have a difficult time picturing the event.

"So... You want input in the creation of a new race?" You ask.

"I don't want anything to do with it. Call any of the other gods to you if you wish to have their help, but I give you right over the dragon half of this half-breed, so it isn't necessary. Just be sure to tell Ius what your final plans are." He departs.

Well the first feature you decide on is nothing significantly larger than a fey...

>>17934883
>mfw Ur is an almost exact parallel to Duane from Unsounded

Not really an exact parallel, but I can't help but picture him looking like this now.

rolled 68 = 68

>>17935438

We shouldn't go out of our way to turn him to us, it should be his decision to forsake what he has 'created' so far to travel to our obelisk, forcing an ultimatum on him would be counter-productive

>>17935502
>dragon half of this half-breed
>dragon half

Is anybody else who has some familiarity with late 80s and early 90s anime thinking what I'm thinking?

rolled 15 = 15

>>17935502
I honestly want to say 'drakfey.' Dragon + Fey = Drakfey. Drakfey + Fey = Fey. Drakfey + Dragon = Dragon.

rolled 33 = 33

>>17935502
I have an idea. Make their descendents Drakfey. That should prevent fey and dragons from coupling again, and it'll seem like a concession to Formless.

Also, keep watching Falees. He might not know it, but we've taken a very close interest in how he develops, for good or ill.

If all fails, we might meddle a little bit, at least to rid him of demonic influence. Then he can develop on his own from there.

>>17935556

That sounds like a good plan to me. Not sure if Ius would approve though.

Why didn't we make the fey true-breeding, again? Would have saved a LOT of trouble.

rolled 86 = 86

>>17935530
...No?

Make it some ugly looking thing. Perhaps some kobold sized derpy looking drooler.

After all, if something powerful results then it might incline the more ambitious dragons to make more for minions or something,

>>17935502
>Dragon and fey mate
>It's not a drakfey.
We should give it to Formless because why the fuck not.

rolled 21 = 21

>>17935567
I think Ius would outwardly disapprove, but internally put on a trollface aimed at Formless. Everyone wins.

rolled 43 = 43

>>17935502

Drakfey, but with one notable alteration: it's temperament is determined by that of its mother, rather than that which is typical of a drakfey. How this interacts with standing drakfey politics should be interesting

>>17935502
HEY KIDS! STEP RIGHT UP TO THE STAGE AND GUESS WHO WILL THE FEY FUCK NEXT!

I say we get Samara's input to make the race pretty and score some brownie points with her.

rolled 98 = 98

>>17935556
>>17935552

I personally REALLY DON'T want the offspring to be drakfey. There has to be a better alternative.

rolled 24 = 24

>>17935569
Because they're horny as fuck. The world would slowly but inevitably become 100% fey.

>>17935502
Shit, we made the Fey horny little fuckers, didn't we?

I suppose we just make them more studious versions of drakfey. you know, less scales, claws, and muscles, more huge brains.

After all, the dragons themselves are quite intelligent, and the fey are made to be malleable in mind--lets capitalize on this. Minimize physical attributes, give them softer scales, and small claws--more graspers than claws- and make them very intelligent and magically receptive.

>>17935589

Drakfey, I'm betting, it's the only other mortal race they haven't bumped uglies with yet.

rolled 38 = 38

>>17935588
Hah, drakfey with the temperments of either dragons OR fey? That's hilarious and perfect. +1

rolled 29 = 29

>>17935595
>>17935572
Yes. High-rollan'

>>17935569
We can make them true-breeding with everything they haven't already dicked around with at this point, I suppose.

But having it be a drakfey is honestly the most reasonable outcome. And Formeless will owe us one.

>>17935605
>I suppose we just make them more studious versions of drakfey. you know, less scales, claws, and muscles, more huge brains.
Good idea.

>>17935589
Cue Sarma coming up to us and saying "I accidentally a demigod, wat do?"

>>17935572
Well, Picus DID give us authority over how the dragon half expresses itself. We can make it as vestigial as we want.

Our mistake with lycans was to make them too powerful. Assuming we decide that there CAN be offspring, which I'm disinclined to allow, let's not make the same mistake again.

We should ask which dragon sired the thing-I suspect it was one of the Indifferents

>>17935605
Oooh, that's good. A sub-breed of Drakfey.

Let's make them more even-tempered too, how about.

rolled 43 = 43

>>17935632
Agreed. We should also do something to curb the feys' promiscuity.

rolled 75 = 75

>>17935645
The sub-breed sounds like it'd become a ruling or mage class for the drakfey. It might strengthen them even.

>>17935659
Perhaps we can make it a permanent social taboo among them to breed as anything but true?

rolled 97 = 97

>>17935645
I agree, but not for biological reasons. I want them to be biologically identical to Drakfey, but slimmer, smarter, and more sociable simple because they don't grow up in the hard, rough culture of normal drakfey.

rolled 52 = 52

Vote for drakfey with a different temperament. I guess.

...we're losing out on the scene of drakfey+fey copulation this way, guys, I hope you know this.

rolled 33 = 33

We can''t make the offspring of this new coupling too powerful, we've already been shown what the dragons are like, if we give them overly-intelligent offspring, what's stopping them from breeding with the fey simply to create a new race of minions for their own purposes? Essentially relegating the feys to a race of breeders for the dragons.

rolled 15 = 15

>>17935672
Nah, the fey are acting exactly as intended. Petty, capricious, and curious.

>>17935659
They can be as promiscuous as they'd like, it's just that it shouldn't necessarily result in viable offspring.

rolled 78 = 78

>>17935620
>>17935588
Rollan in support of both of these.

Can we find out which of the dragons this was? Depending on what kind it was could have an impact on the behaviour of the offspring.

So, what'll happen when a drakfey mates with a lycantrophe?

rolled 17 = 17

>>17935672
Comes too close to affecting free will. Perhaps just impose some kind of negative consequence?

>>17935668
Which is why if we make it even-tempered and unambitious it would be the ultimate time-delayed troll.

Formless will see them and think OH FUCK YES SUPER DRAKFEY LEADERS.

Then 1000 years from now they will be reclusive enclaves with a bunch of powerful brutes guarding scholars who don't want to really interact with the world.

What happens when a skeleton mates with a fey?

rolled 60 = 60

>>17935605
I like this idea. A studious, intelligent drakfey is rather unlike the norm for their people, I'm guessing. Formless probably won't have a problem with it. Picus I'm not sure about, but he might be intrigued by the possibilities of hijacking Formless's race for his own devices.

Also, weren't we going to give the other four gods champions as well? We're a bit tardy with that if we're still rolling with that plan. Even if we don't get around to it soon, we should keep it in mind in case one of the other gods decides to spring it on us at a crucial moment, or as a trump card of our own during high-power negotiations.

Also, make sure we continue to keep a close eye on Falees. He has great potential that might swing either way. If he starts to really go contrary to what we intended, I propose we send him a stern psychic message, speaking directly into his head. A last warning, if you will.

rolled 77 = 77

>>17935702
It makes a fey.

rolled 16 = 16

GUYS, GUYS. WHAT IF WE ASKED SOME OF THE OTHER GODS FOR INPUT???

>>17935693

If it was one of the manipulative or greedy ones, I bet they got it on just to see what would happen and try to create a more powerful race for them to use.

One of the apathetic dragons, eh, I don't know then.

>>17935708
I don't know what the offspring will be, but one thing is for sure...

someone gets boned.

rolled 80 = 80

>>17935741
Badump tish. Let's let Apotheos write up the next part now.

rolled 55 = 55

>>17935729
Fuck 'em. This is a matter between Picus and us, and he ceded all responsibility. We'll politely let them know what we've decided, o'course.

rolled 52 = 52

>>17935729

Support for at least asking formless, he'll get pissy if we don't and his tantrums might be dangerous

rolled 62 = 62

rollan for asking Samara for input on the race.

You think about it for a while. The answer that pops into your mind shocks you with how obvious it is. You decide you will have fey-dragons breed as a subrace of drakfey. They will be thinner than their normal relatives, and will be possessed of a greater and calmer intellect worthy of their ancestry.

That was easy. appear before Formless. You are now in a cave somewhere.

"Formless, Picus recently came to me to burden me with the responsibility of shaping the result of a fey-dragon cross-breed. I have decided to make them drakfey."

He looks at you, "Really? That's what I was hoping would happen."

>>17935709
If the gods want champions, they'll choose their own. No need for us to butt into their business.

>>17935502
>You glance down to Falees, and see him knocking over the furniture in his room, shouting at nothing.
>our face when

>>17935764

Well shit, that was a bad idea then

>>17935764
"Cool. You owe me one."

>>17935764

"Excellent, now I only have to tell Lus about it and we will be done"

rolled 69 = 69

>>17935764
Whelp. Let's break the news about the modifications.
"They will ofcourse tend after their parents to some extent, and will be calmer and a little less strong."

Anyway this seems like a good idea. We don't want Formless ragquiting or anything.

rolled 62 = 62

>>17935764
"Consider it an apology for getting the Drakfeys' immortality taken away. I'm going to tell Ius now."

>>17935764

Oh usdammit, you were behind this too, weren't you.

You are a little uneased by his response.

"Picus gave me sole responsibility over their form. I chose this in part for your sake."

"Thanks," He says sincerely,"I thought if it went to you that you might just take it to Sarma and design something totally different."

You nod, "I shall inform Ius now. Goodbye Formless."

You appear to Ius.

rolled 36 = 36

Hm. Formless set this up. Might have set up the lycanthrope thing too. Seeing as he is "That God", he's probably trying to set up the eventual creation of a mary sue.

Obviously, we must sabotage this plan.

>>17935830

Be short and to the point. A fey and a dragon got it on. We decided to make the offspring a subspecies of drakfey. No big deal.

rolled 15 = 15

>>17935840
>>17935809
No he didn't. He's just immature and feels left out. He wants to be cool and he's a little autistic. It's not a big deal. He doesn't plan and think things out, he acts impulsively and does stupid shit. He's not bad, just... really lame.

rolled 41 = 41

>>17935830
Inform Ius of our creation. While we're here, we should also ask if he has any pressing concerns that we might help with, or at least hear.

rolled 5 = 5

>>17935867
Unless...that's what he WANTS us to think.

Ius is in his temple, watching Ium.

"The fey and dragons copulated, I decided to make the outcome drakfey." You tell.

He nods, "That was a smart choice. We don't want to overburden ourselves with too many races, and this will probably help to calm Formless down after the drakfey immortality incident."

"I thought the same." You say, and prepare to leave.

"Uraemrys" He says before you do.

"Yes?"

"What do you think of Picus?"

rolled 54 = 54

>>17935867
>>17935906
We must make a drawback to these new drakfey.
Also, do something about those Fey!

rolled 65 = 65

>>17935906
No. Picus is the Magnificent Bastard. So are we. The rest aren't.

rolled 2 = 2

>>17935927
Now you're in denial!

rolled 81 = 81

>>17935920
"I like him. He doesn't play like me, but then again, none of you do. His ideas are interesting, though. And he doesn't try to control everything - like his dragons. Some of them turned out in a way very different from how he wanted because he gave them total freedom. I'll be interested in seeing what all he has planned."

I think Picus and Ius should get a dirtyhot hatemance going.

>>17935920
The two of you are similar in some ways, yet opposite in others.

he's a balancing force agianst you. with out evil there is no good with out the darkness how can their be light. we remain as a balancing force.

rolled 70 = 70

>>17935920
"You and Picus have opposing goals, and I have a stake in neither. I'm not sure what you mean by your question. Care to elaborate?"

>>17935920

Adversity is necessary for change and growth. Although it is also necessary to keep that conflict in balance, lest our creation rip itself apart.

rolled 70 = 70

>>17935920
I'm a bit concerned with his meddling, but he seems forthright and honorable despite that, in his own twisted way. I don't think he'll do anything to unduly upset the game, even though he acts in direct opposition to you. He plays the game, same as the rest of us, and if he loses he won't throw a tantrum and flip the board over like Formless might. I honestly think that the two of you have a lot in common, but it's sometimes difficult to see that from where the both of you are standing.

rolled 15 = 15

>>17935920
Picus is indeed troubling. He seems intent on subverting a great deal of the mortal world to his will, for the sake of causing conflict. However, we see no necessity of intervention yet, not until he or his followers begin to move more aggressively. But if things should come to dire straits...we shall be ready.

At present, one of those to whom Picus has granted power may prove problematic for us. We intend to observe the situation further, but we shall only intervene if absolutely necessary. We advise you to proceed with caution and follow a similar course of action.

>>17935867
formless kinda reminds me of a kid who read comic books about superheros who kick ass and is easily amused by explosions and fireworks, and by joining our game of gods he thinks he might be able to live out his fantasies of heroes and villains. in short: i don't think he's a That God, just a newbie who just very new to all of this

rolled 6 = 6

"I don't always approve of his methods, but I cannot deny his commitment to fair play"

rolled 28 = 28

>>17935993

Derp, forgot my roll

rolled 7 = 7

>>17936014
This, except more loquacious.

rolled 97 = 97

>>17935970
Vote for this, cause I dislike most other replies. What the hell does Uraemrys have to do with good and evil?

>>17936011

Well then it's a good thing we're around to help him out.

rolled 75 = 75

>>17936035
THIS

rolled 29 = 29

>>17935920
>IT'S A TRAP
Uh-oh, loaded question. Proceed with caution.

First ask why he wants to know, and then depending on his answer give the following response:

"His actions are motivated by intellectual curiosity, not actual malevolence. He seeks to learn all he can about those aspects of mortality that most perceive as negative. In my opinion, this is commendable, for to truly understand something one must study all its facets, unburdened by prejudice for or against any particular influence.

>>17935972
>>17935993
>>17935995
i think i'll vote for these

I guess we should mouth off about Picus' and Formless' intentions as they described them themselves, including that Picus' were not perceived as contradictory to Lus's ends of civilization, and that Formless wants to stir up conflict.

>>17935970
I agree with this.

While Ius and Picus have different ways of going about it, they really do want the same thing.

>>17936056
This is pretty good too. God of knowledge, woo.

"He is fair," you state, "He is commited to the proper play and while his goals may be questionable his methods thus far seem exemplary.

Even his goals need not be seen in a negative light, you agreed when I told formless that a gem is all the brighter when surrounded by flaw? What he adds to this world is flaw, its up to you if you see that as an act of war or if you use it to make good all the brighter. I recommend the latter."

He nods. "There is a soul we are fighting over right now, a very important one. I was concerned he may be using unfair methods to turn the soul in his favor, and was preparing to do the same. But perhaps your right." He seems lost in thought, so you leave him.

You are now back on your moon, alone.

>>17936056
i'll vote for this as well

rolled 51 = 51

>>17936103
Time to observe Falees.

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>>17936056
>>17936093
This. It doesn't matter exceedingly to us in the end whether good or evil triumphs. We seek only the spread of new knowledge, and whichever system is most conducive to such shall suit our tasks.

>>17936103
check on Ur and Falees real quick.

if they aren't doing much interesting check on the abominations.

rolled 27 = 27

>>17936103
Wait, WHAT? Don't you just casually slip that in there at the end of the conversation, Ius. WE are the god of the afterlife. WE are the overseer of death, and the judge of the dead. Why were we not informed of this conflict?

Investigate this immediately, and make our displeasure known thusly.

rolled 73 = 73

Just timeskip now. Unless there's something else going on?

rolled 34 = 34

>>17936103
>There is a soul we are fighting over right now, a very important one
Eh, can't be a coincidence, we better see what Falees has gotten up to since we last saw him.

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>>17936103
Let us check up on Falees.

[Actually I am going to end this thread here. We only have around 30 more posts to autosage anyway and I have to go. Someone please archive. Everyone remember to upvote. And I'll see you either wednessday or thursday around the same time.

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>>17936135
I'll have to agree. We're the proper arbiter of this dispute. Why were we not informed? We all agreed at creation that we would judge the dead dispassionately and fairly, and I feel somewhat put out that we were circumvented entirely.

>>17936103
Check up on Falees, then gander at the guy talking to the demon, for stability purposes.

>>17936135
We are the judge in such a conflict, but we have nothing to do with it yet.

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Check in on Falees. If he hasn't made any move to seek out Ur, direct Ur to meet with the indifferent dragon in our desert. Ur should seek to understand the dragon's motives and, if its mood permits, to spread our ideals to it

We should check up on Falees. Also we did make the Drak-Fey just as un-ambitious as the normal Fey, right?

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>>17936135
>>17936146
>>17936160
Dude, the soul is the priest in Ium. The one who talks daily to the dragon in disguise. Duh. Y'all are fucking dumb.

>>17936152

Apotheos, you are awesome and this quest is awesome.

Thanks again, man.

rolled 78 = 78

>>17936196
Doesn't matter. There wasn't a clause that said that priests automatically went to their God's realm, though in practice that would happen. Only through us to mortals reach the afterlife.

>>17936196
That soul isn't dead yet. It has nothing to do with us yet. We could perhaps give the priest a vision of neutrality or something, but that would be hypocritical to the max, so we don't really have any reason or justification to butt into this conflict.

>>17936215
HE AIN'T DEAD YET