Easy, easy” you say, separating the two of them, just as Master Fedwins face goes red, ready to retort.

“Master Fedwin” you say “I’m sorry that the place was destroyed, but we faced quite a tough foe in there” you outline what happened, after getting Jianxi to let go.

Master Fedwin is fascinated and spends a long time questioning you about everything you saw, eventually he lets you be.

The scholars and wizards set up camp around the ruins and the soldiers with you establish lookouts and a camp with some makeshift fortifications.

The next month is spent watching the scholars and wizards take apart the rubble piece by piece and catalogue everything. You suffer no attacks by the cat-folk in that time.

Rising Moon is slowly starting to accept Jianxi and Matthias as surrogate parents: He and Matthias can often be seen playing in an evening and you see Jianxi teaching him unarmed combat occasionally.

It would be incredibly boring, except....Isla is clearly enthused about some of the finds and spends every evening telling you all about the strange and esoteric magical discoveries they’ve found. Some days you spend digging through the rubble with her.

The problem is that these wizards and scholars don’t seem to care that a lot of the magics they’re trying to puzzle out are evil necromancy – specifically necromancy that involves draining life from others, creating undead slaves and harming others.

Perhaps due to your new powers, or your knowledge of the Huroni magic, you are able to understand the magical items and spells they are recovering much better than anyone else.

So far you’ve kept your unique insight hidden from everyone: some of the things they have dug up are horrifying and you’re not sure you want anyone figuring out how they work.

“And I don’t know how the inscribed rod keeps the bearer healthy” says Isla to you one evening, “But if it works they way we think it does, it could mean an end to disease across the entire kingdom!” She begins to describe all the good that could come from the discoveries they are making.

>I’m happy for you (don’t explain)
>This is how it works...(full description)
>It’s necromancy, it could be dangerous (vague description)
>Maybe it should stay buried (don’t explain)
>Other

>>35082806

>Well, look at it this way: if you died, you would be completely unable to learn anything from this place, or any other for that matter. This way you can at least sift through the rubble.

>>35082825

>This is how it works

soo... are these ruins related to the elemental core manufacturers... how? Same people? Mirror universe bearded clones? Completely different civilizations?

>>35082847
The Huroni and the Necromancer-Kings of the Sunken Empire are different civilizations/groups.

The Huroni never really left their home plane, given that they were wiped out when it was taken over by the demon lords, while the Sunken Empire stretched across many planes.

They were both evil bastards as far as what their civilizations did goes, these guys just went a bit further and focused on necromancy.

It's possible the Sunken Empire, or whatever it's real name is, was formed by Huroni remnants.

I don't think so, however, since the Huroni's main thing was that they fused Divine and Arcane energy, while the Necromancer-Kings are entirely on the Arcane end of the spectrum.

>>35082825
>Explain how it works, but ask her not to tell anyone else.

“It works by draining the life force of the bearer to power itself.” you explain to Isla as the two of you stay up late by the fire chatting over her discoveries. It’s time she heard more about the discoveries she’s making. “It doesn’t appear obvious because one of its powers is to make the bearer feel healthier and stronger.”

“It can also be charged by bathing it in fresh blood” you continue, as Isla looks at you with a shocked expression “Though you might need to kill a person to give it enough energy to last for a year. So the bearer either faces a reduced lifespan in return for their health or would need to injure or kill others regularly.”

The Necromancer Kings (or Lords of Life, or whatever they were) seem to use similar principles as the Huroni when it comes to their magical items and powers.

The difference is the Huroni drew power from naturally occurring magical sources such as the elements, the Necromancer Kings devices draw theirs from living creatures. In addition the Huroni seemed to use both arcane and divine magics, whilst the Necromancer Kings (or at least their servants) focused purely on arcane magic.

Did they have a common origin? Did they just reach the same conclusion using different methods? You don’t know.

Isla nods as you explain, her eyes looking back and forth “Yes...” she says “That makes sense.”

“Please don’t tell anyone” you say “This is dangerous stuff.”

“Sireyi” asks Isla “How do you know this? You could be invaluable to figuring these devices out.” She looks at you hungrily.

>Everything seems simpler now (powers explanation)
>The Huroni use similar magic
>I don’t know how, I just do
>I don’t want to explain
>This is dangerous magic, best to leave it alone
>Other

>>35082959

>The Huroni use similar magic

>>35082959
>Everything seems simpler now (powers explanation)
>This is dangerous magic, best to leave it alone

>>35082959
>Everything seems simpler now (powers explanation)
>The Huroni use similar magic

>1
>5

Too hard to post from a phone, can't even copy and paste.

“The Huroni used similar magic” you say to Isla, explaining about the long-dead civilisation on the other plane. You’ve explained some of this to her already but she listens raptly as you explain how they drew magical energy from the lands around them and used into to power their devices.

“The Necromancer Kings seem to use the same principles” you say “But drawing power from living things rather than the land. And the devices we’ve found so far are...”

You’re looking for a way to say evil, without insulting Isla.

“,,fascinating” says Isla “If we can find out how to use these devices, think of what we could do.”

A lot of harm accidentally, you think to yourself.

“But that doesn’t explain” she says “How you can figure them out and wizards who’ve studied it their whole lives can’t.”

“My new powers” you say “I mean, take this rod” you remove it from her hands “Any mage looking at this with the right spell can see that it’s necromantic magic, and the really smart ones like you” Isla blushes slightly at your words “can see that it reinforces the health and strength of the bearer.”

You pause “Whereas I can see that, and I can see how it draws a tiny amount of life from anyone holding it, I can see the residual energies of blood spilled upon it, the lives sacrificed to it, I can see how the energy it drains as it becomes active will slowly kill its bearer over many years. Magic just....seems simpler now.”

“Will I be able to do that one day, do you think?” asks Isla, longing in her voice.

“Probably” you say with a grin “You always were a lot smarter than me.”

“I hope so” she says, taking the rod out of your hand.

“Isla” you say “Most of what has been taken out of the rubble is either dangerous, or involves killing, hurting or enslaving others, I think its best left alone.”

Isla shakes her head “Knowledge isn’t evil, just the uses people find for it.”

>You’re right
>No, some knowledge is evil
>Just leave it alone, please – for my sake?
>Other

>>35083078
No worries, will keep an eye out for numbered votes

>>35083105
>You're right.
>But how would you make use of something like this rod without doing something evil? While knowledge itself is not evil, much of their magical creations are specifically powered by evil means, sacrifice in this case. So, how do you propose actually using this, any of this, without hurting people. You should think about it now, not later when it gets into the hands of people who are evil.

>>35083105

>Some knowledge is, as a matter of fact, evil.
>These people have very explicitly and literally sought way to rip life out of others for personal benefit. What good would you do with such a knowledge? Would you start lifedraining criminals instead of just hanging them?

hmm, 2 very different responses, please re-vote and roll 1d20 - highest roll wins.

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>35083209
>>35083169

>>35083209
I'll tie-break in favor of Mathrian's option.

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>35083167
>>35083217
rolling

>>35083105
>"That's true, but knowledge without responsibility and restraint can lead to problems easily even without an evil intent. And then someone wicked gains that knowledge, eventually. "

Is there some kind of ethics board for this kind of stuff? We may have to develop one.

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>35083238
Too late to roll? Eh.

>2

Damnit! I miss being a NEET right now.

>>35083105
It may be too late Pally, But I would also second an inclusion of this response too >>35083238
It kinda leads in with where I went anyway. Knowledge, especially knowledge to create things easily powered by evil means should be safeguarded.

“I agree with you” you say “knowledge isn’t evil but how would you make use of something like this rod without doing something evil?”

As Isla considers your question you press on “While knowledge itself is not evil, much of their magical creations are specifically powered by evil means, sacrifice in this case. So, how do you propose actually using this, any of this, without hurting people? You should think about it now, not later when it gets into the hands of people who are evil.”

“I’m not just going to hand it out to anyone” says Isla, folding her arms across her chest and looking at you over the tops of her glasses “I’d make sure only the right people could use this, I’m aware that there’s plenty of uneducated nobles who would give these to their soldiers and not tell anyone.”

“And yet someone wicked could still get their hands on it” you say “Or on one of the other devices – like the cage-chair thing that makes people relive their worst memories, or the references we found to something called a *Cauldron of Life* that can supposedly grant immortality at the cost of hundreds of lives. What will happen when someone else gets their hands on it?”

Isla thinks this over “The mages guilds” she says “Will make sure everything that can be used responsibly will be, and the things that can’t, will be locked away!” She looks at you smugly.

>Ok, that makes sense
>Mages aren’t all good
>How will they do that?
>Other

>>35083308
>Mages aren’t all good
>How will they do that?

>>35083308
>>35083318
I was actually going to add in
>Priests aren't either

But that brings up a good question. In a realm where Gods actually exist and are quite powerful... How does that deal with corruption of religious figures? Can a priest become evil? Or will their god kill them or even simply take away their powers and warn others of their faith about the traitor? I'm quite curious how that works... because if Priests are actually incorruptible then it changes things.

So, if Priests can be corrupted add
>Priests aren't either
to my vote

>>35083308
>Mages aren’t all good
>How will they do that?
>I think there needs to be another authority

>>35083308
Leading into >>35083344
Isn't the Mage's guild a semi religious order to the God of Magic? Is that God "good"? How to handle this knowledge is difficult without knowing certain specifics.

>2. This entire kingdom was ruled by mages, after all.
>3 anyway? Too many conflictung interests and greed inherent to mortals will make this inpossible. (tell her ifthe necromancer and the place of power ee found)

>>35083367

Let's just make Vaelya the main measure of good and reference to her if/when neededto determine what's goor or evil.

>>35083390
While I agree as far as the measure goes. That also would make us kinda the de facto safekeeper of certain knowledge and that could easily be seen as attempting to accumulate power our self, by the king and nobility. Though obviously it would be safest with us, I just see that line of action causing us issues, even if it is the best course of action.

I'll just leave this here
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Oblivion:The_Black_Arts_On_Trial

>>35083390
Velya prefers letting mortals make their own decisions, IIRC.
Even if she would do this, it would be best to try and solve the problem ourselves first.

>>35083367
Most of Yerra's followers are magic users of some sort, and it's fairly likely that mages prefer worshiping him over other gods, but I can't recall the Mage's Guild itself being dedicated to him.

>>35083440
Still, the mortals of a religious organization in charge of ethical use of magic is a viable thing. It's just a matter of politics, really.

>>35083440
I think I got that idea during the Stronghold building thread. I vaguely recall a temple or something to Yerra being likened as a Mage's Guild. Don't hold me to that though lol

“How will they do that?” you ask.

“The same way they restrict such knowledge now” she explains “You remember you had be find out everything I could about demon lords? I didn’t tell you at the time but it took a while to get access to those books – I had to speak to a lot of senior mages before they’d let me at them.”

“So the senior mages would control access” you say “Shouldn’t someone who doesn’t stand to benefit from it say who can and cannot use this magic?”

“The senior mages are our wisest and most powerful members” says Isla “you don’t get to be a Master if you’re easily swayed, or weak.”

“Not all mages are good people” you say “necromancers, demon-worshippers, many have seemed decent until they were revealed to be otherwise. And this entire empire was once ruled by mages.”
“So you think anyone who doesn’t serve in a church is corruptible” says Isla, her voice rising in volume.

You shake your head “Don’t be foolish Isla: just as priests can do evil acts in the name of a good cause – or become outright evil, so too can mages. Yerra doesn’t prohibit his priests or followers from using evil magics, for example.”

“Don’t call me foolish!” flares Isla “Just because I don’t have your oh-so-special perfect understanding, doesn’t mean I’m stupid!”

Roll 1d20+15 (perception) – dialogue options after roll.

Rolled 20 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35083493

Rolled 6 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35083493

Rolled 7 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35083493
nice 20, heres hoping for 2

Rolled 11 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35083493

Seems Isla is taking your comments regarding mages personally. Also she seems...upset(?)...that you can figure out things she can’t.

>I trust you with anything Isla; it’s others I worry about
>No one can be trusted with this knowledge (even you or me)
>The mages guild can guard this knowledge
>The King should guard this knowledge
>The Churches can guard with this knowledge
>Other

>>35083524
>I trust you with anything Isla; it’s others I worry about
>The mages guild can guard this knowledge
>But the church should play a role as well

>>35083524
agreed >>35083563
I hate to say it... But we need bureaucracy dammit

>>35083524

>I wouldn't trust myself with these devices. Would it not be tempting to take life of another to bring back from brink of death someone you care for?
>The mages will figure the specifics of this magics sooner or later. Maybe you will be first to tell them, if you feel it's the right thing to do. Myself, I would have been more comfortable if they left it buried.
>As it is, nothing's left but hope that people in charge of safekeeping the knowledge will be true to their principles.
>And do not fret, Isla. This is not a contest.

>>35083570
It's not safe to put all the responsibility in one organization, there have to be checks and balances. Also, policing of and enforcement against forbidden magics.

...Might need to include the king in matters of enforcement as well.

[Meta]

Whilst vote is ongoing...

Priests of good gods *can* become corrupt. The higher ranking a priest is the more attention they receive from their god – making evil/corrupt high priests rare.

Lower ranking priests do not receive oversight from their deity – though the church may watch its members.

In addition some priests who worship evil gods can pretend to be priests of a good god – and many have carried on such deceptions for years.

The Church of Yerra does not include all mages as members – much as it would like to. However the Church is heavily involved with mages guilds just as the Church of Konig is involved with the kingdoms military.

In short the two organisations (mages and church) are not one and the same, but there is a lot of overlap. Yerra is a neutral deity with good leanings: He doesn’t turn away evil followers, but prefers good ones, though anyone with a love of knowledge and magic is welcome.

Also, fuck autocorrect.
[End Meta]

>>35083524
>I trust you with anything Isla; it’s others I worry about
>No one can be trusted with this knowledge (even you or me)

>>35083609
So how does all that fit in with the mage guild harboring dangerous magical knowledge? Do the churches have a say in things? Are they privy to the information, and able to recognize it's use?

“I trust you Isla” you say, putting your hands on her shoulders and staring into her eyes “I’m not saying you can’t be trusted, just faceless people I’ve never met.”

“I suppose” she says, eventually meeting your gaze, and looking troubled.


“The mages will figure the specifics of this magic sooner or later.” You say “Maybe you will be first to tell them, if you feel it's the right thing to do. Myself, I would have been more comfortable if they left it buried.”

“I think the mages guilds and the churches will need to work together to safeguard this magic.” You say to Isla “As it is, nothing's left but hope that people in charge of safekeeping the knowledge will be true to their principles.”

“Sounds like a recipe for argument and deadlock” observes Isla wryly “A committee arguing endlessly over every little decision, still, I suppose it’s the only way to stop the ignorant and the fearful from locking everything away forever.”

With the friction between the two of you smoothed over, you spend the rest of the evening occupied with...other matters.

Timeskip

With your speed and ability to fly above the jungle you are often called upon to carry messages back and forth between your camp and the base camp by the beach.

Because of this you are well informed about what’s happening on the other islands. The other expedition groups have come across buildings like those you have found, in various states of disrepair.

Some have found old and desiccated cocoons like the one you found; within them was either nothing, or long dead skeletons.

One expedition did find another giant insect thing also calling itself the *Highest* - over 200 people died to kill it.

Still the expedition is mainly seen as a success, and in the last month the attacks of undersea undead have completely stopped.

A smaller, faster ship has been tasked with making regular trips outside of the area where teleportation doesn’t work in order for mages to regularly teleport back to Dornmer with updates about the expedition and to receive news from Dornmer.

Sofia has been providing written reports about the Barony and everything appears to be going well.

Her latest reports alluded to political trouble with some of the neighbouring baronies however. Today you have received a written missive that simply says:

“We need to talk, can you arrange this?”

Well, you can. That night you plan to talk to Sofia in her dreams. But should do so alone, or include anyone else?

>Alone
>Take Isla
>Philly
>Matthias
>Jianxi
>Ebonsong
>Ophinus
>Lunia
>Jal
>Someone else (who?)

You can only include those physically close to you or the target of the spell. You know Jal often sleeps in the same bed as Sofia.

>>35083692
>Alone
See no reason why anyone else should be invited into Sofias dreams, thats pretty private.

>>35083692
>Alone

>>35083692
>Alone

>>35083692

Alone.

Having Jal and Isla along might turn to be fun, but this sounds like srs business

>>35083668
The only things currently recognised as dangerous magical knowledge are necromancy and demon-related magics.

Necromancy requires a license to learn or use and demon-worship is a crime.

Summoning demons isn't a crime, but the mage is held responsible for anything the summoned demon does.

Also some of the churches are pushing for demon-summoning to be made into a crime, but have yet to succeed.

>>35083692
>Alone
I hope you didn't do what I think you've done.

>ebonsong
>ophinus
>poppy

>>35083739

>Mage is held responsible for anything summoned demon does

That seems pretty weak as far as regulation is concerned.

>be a crazy wizard
>summon a demon
>demon ravages a village or few before military or adventurers destroy/banish it
>crazy wizard is either dead, or in any case unable to pay compensation for damages, much less bring dead people back to life

Summoning demons should be explicitly only allowed in strictly controlled environment

>>35083813
I don't think that would stop a crazy wizard.

This sounds serious so you decide to go alone. You find Sofia’s dreams easily enough: she’s standing on the wall of your stronghold watching Mili and Vivi playing in the gardens below. Around you the stronghold and the town looks cleaner and brighter than the real version.

You walk up and say “Hello Sofia”

Sofia jumps into the air and comes down facing you, her white dress briefly replaced by armour and a longsword before she recognises you.

“Oh Sireyi!” she says, breathing quickly “You startled me, can’t you tell me when you’re going to do that?”

“Do you want a peal of bells, a fanfare of trumpets to herald my arrival?” you ask jokingly

Sofia giggles “Just a knock would do.”

“Your note sounded pretty urgent.” You say

“Oh yes, that” says Sofia, her white dress changing to a more formal and ornate cut.

“The neighbouring baronies” she says “Want us to forbid people from coming to live in ours. Due to all the money we’ve spent on hospitals, houses we’ve built, made sure there is trade - and food, a lot of common folk across the kingdom see our barony as a desirable place to live. As a result many other domains are losing their young workers and craftsmen – its worse in the nearby baronies because not many can afford to move from far away realms, but those nearby are losing their best people to us.”

“How do they expect us to do that?” you ask

Sofia shrugs “They weren’t specific, though some suggested we close some of the hospitals, and stop building cheap housing for people.”

>Alright, institute anti-immigration measures (what?)
>No, we’ve done nothing wrong
>Tell them this can wait until I get back, and speak with the concerned lords myself
>Other (what?)

No AA – no children have been kidnapped

Yet

>>35083826

It would make it easier to spot crazy wizards among 'harmless' summonings, if there was some sort of demon-summoning-surveillance enchantment in place. And it would deter a few less crazy and more overconfident wizards even without such a gimmick.

>>35083869
I meant that a crazy wizard won't care about regulations in regards to the conditions in which a demon is summoned, they'll just do it.

>>35083852
Pfft
Fuck off other barons.

>Tell them this can wait until I get back, and speak with the concerned lords myself
But it would be best if it came from us.

>>35083852

Hue. How about no?

>We could lend them some money to improve their own infrastructure, at favourable rates...

>>35083852
>Tell them this can wait until I get back, and speak with the concerned lords myself

Do we have to raise their standards of living too?

>>35083881

True that. It would be not enough to ban or regulate demon summoning, the regulation would have to be enforced.

>>35083852
>3

Stalling before refusing. No way we should stop people from improving their life, but we can't risk things while we are away and powerless to stop the nobles from doing something...unwise.

>>35083852
>>Tell them this can wait until I get back, and speak with the concerned lords myself
>>35083899
>>We could lend them some money to improve their own infrastructure, at favourable rates...

>>35083899
Hell, we can develop teams to do the work too, made of the would be immigrants.

>>35083852
These also sound good.
>>35083899
>>35083939

>>35083852
Hey, What has the response been to Isla becoming a Half angel instead of a half demon?

>>35083958
I think we mainly just put wings on her, she still got the horns and tail, so I doubt people noticed much.

>>35083974
She lost the red skin

>>35083974
I wonder if the remaining demon aspects are fading over time.

>>35083974
She also no longer pings their Evildar. They'll figure it out pretty quick, what with the angel wings and all.

>>35084030
Most people don't have a evildar. Especially the knights of Konig don't, who were the main problem here.

“I think this is a problem best handled in person” you say to Sofia “tell the Barons that you’ve told me about their concerns and I will address them when I return. In the meantime, offer to lend then money or hire out our teams of builders if they want to start emulating our successes in their own domains.

Sofia snorts “Oh they’ll love that, many of them seem to think commoners are little more than animals – that if you do anything to make their lives easier they’ll get fat, lazy and useless.”

You and Sofia talk for some time. You tell her about the expedition, and she tells you about the realm.

Your realm has no new issues other than the one discussed, and the bandit problem is slowly disappearing. The five orc/beastmen tribes are still growing and conquering their neighbours, but far slower than before.

Mili and Vivi are doing well: Mili has taken to climbing anything she can, and Vivi is stringing together full sentences.

“And Isla is now part-angel” you say to Sofia.

Sofia’s eyes go wide “Wow” she says, “You do move fast Sireyi, so Vivi and Mili are going to have a young sibling soon?”

>Let me rephrase that
>That’s not...I mean...we haven’t...I’ve not...I don’t...
>Tell her how far your relationship with Isla has gone
>People reaction to demon/angel Isla
>Other

>>35084074
>People reaction to demon/angel Isla

>>35084074
>Let me rephrase that
>People reaction to demon/angel Isla
>Tell her how far your relationship with Isla has gone

>>35084074
>That’s not...I mean...we haven’t...I’ve not...I don’t...
>Tell her how far your relationship with Isla has gone
>People reaction to demon/angel Isla

>>35084074

>That’s not...I mean...we haven’t...I’ve not...I don’t... Let me rephrase that.

>>35084074
>That’s not...I mean...we haven’t...I’ve not...I don’t...
Flusteredintensifies.gif

>People reaction to demon/angel Isla
>Tell her how far your relationship with Isla has gone

>>35084056
All it takes is one mage or paladin or priest curious as to why she lost her red skin tone and suddenly gained angel wings. Is it possible that noone has noticed the change in over a month? Sure, wouldn't bet on it though.

>>35084074
>>Tell her how far your relationship with Isla has gone
>>I don't know how to do that on purpose, it might end up as a couple of siblings.

>>35084107
As far as I remember we have been away from the Paladin part of the group since then. And if someone happened to do it, he probably didn't make a big deal out of it.
Her turning celestial-blooded is even less strange then her having become demonic all of a sudden.

>>35084074
>That’s not...I mean...we haven’t...I’ve not...I don’t...
>Tell her how far your relationship with Isla has gone
>People reaction to demon/angel Isla

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>>35084123

Fucking wizards man. No sense of right and wrong.

>>35084123
That's like saying a wizard running for president is less strange than an invasion by early sci-fi movie aliens.

A part-demon becoming a part-angel is a much rarer event in-universe, given the rarity of the Heaven's Rebirth power, and none of them knew she wasn't born a part-demon, so that part wasn't weird to them before.

>>35084170
>A part-demon becoming a part-angel is a much rarer event in-universe
Polymorph spells aren't though.

>>35084185
A polymorph spell is temporary and doesn't change the fundamental nature of a being.

>>35084187
How exactly would they know how lasting and fundamental this change is ?

>>35084185
Which would still beg the question of why the half-demon was shifted into a partial angelic form. One would would expect someone to at least mention it.

>>35084202
By the fact that its lasted for a month?

>>35084236

Maybe she cast the spell as makeup. Who knows? Wizard chicks be crazy.

>>35084222
Mention it ? Definitly ? Mention it in earshot of Sireyi, no really.

>>35084236
Refresh it every morning ?

>>35084202
Why would she keep the horns and tail if it was just a polymorph spell?

Why would she sprout wings instead of just using a flight spell?
Especially since anyone that's seen her fly would be able to tell she's having difficulty flying with wings.

>>35084222
She is the wizard girlfriend of a half-celestial storm-wizardess who impregnated two women already. I doubt the "giving her wings" seems strange to them at this point.

>>35084246
>Why would she sprout wings instead of just using a flight spell?
Maybe she finds it pretty ? Who the hell knows. Wizards man.
Sure they probably talk about it, but its not really all that important, spellcasters get up to crazy shit, what else is new ?

>>35084246
>Why would she keep the horns and tail if it was just a polymorph spell?
>Why would she sprout wings instead of just using a flight spell?
Partnerlook ?
Dem wizard chicks.

You feel a blush forming on your cheeks as you stammer out “That’s not...we haven’t...she’s not...I mean...ah...let me rephrase that.”

As Sofia laughs at the misunderstanding, you explain about how Isla’s near-death bought the two of you closer and how you’ve transformed her from a part-demon to a part-angel.

Sofia looks intrigued “So you can turn people into angels now?” she asks

“Not full angels I think” you say “At least not yet, I’ve not fully explored what I can do, though I can grant people some powers, I guess, make them a bit more like me maybe.”

Sofia grins, and for a moment, looks a little like Jal “So you like putting a little bit of yourself in others, eh? Any other women we should know about?”

You decide to move on before the blush comes back “Most people haven’t really reacted much to Isla being a part-demon and then a part angel.” You say hurriedly “I don’t think the mages really care and the knights and paladins avoid Isla anyway – no one has asked me about it at least. And the soldiers, well, I expect they’ve seen the mages do stranger things.”

“That’s what you’ve seen” points out Sofia “What has Isla seen.”

You pause as you realise you haven’t asked Isla about others reactions to her.

“And how far have you gone with Isla?” asks Sofia slyly. Ah, there’s your blush again.

“Ah.....” you say eloquently as Sofia continues “And is Isla just going to be with you, or have you asked her whether she wants to be with me and Jal as well?”

You didn’t know your hair could blush, but there it is, going from silver to pink.

>Isla and I are close (vague explanation)
>Her tail is really sensitive (bit more explicit)
>[Mind overloaded by mental image of Jal/Sofia/Isla/You]
>I’ll ask Isla what she wants
>What do you want?
>What do you *think* Jal wants (you’ll ask Jal herself when you can)
>Other

>>35084250
You are underestimating how rare the power is.

>>35084259
That's not a valid argument, wizards aren't memetically insane in-universe, though they can be a bit odd.

Stop putting a space before the question mark.

>>35084275
Option 3 reminder: you're in a Dream spell, your thoughts can shape it

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>>35084243

>so hey, it looks like this winged baroness has some really weird fetishes. Have you seen her gf recently?
>do ho ho, you bet I have. Do you think that tail gets hard when she's in the mood?

>>35084275
>>[Mind overloaded by mental image of Jal/Sofia/Isla/You]
And the imaginary lewd dream Jal and Isla appear!

>>35084275
>Her tail is really sensitive (bit more explicit)
>I’ll ask Isla what she wants
>What do you want?
>What do you *think* Jal wants (you’ll ask Jal herself when you can)

>3

Welp, this is going to be good.

>>35084275
>[Mind overloaded by mental image of Jal/Sofia/Isla/You]
>I’ll ask Isla what she wants
>What do you want?

>>35084278
>You are underestimating how rare the power is.
Polymorph isn't very rare. You overestimate how much thought people give crazy shit happening around a half-angel.

>Stop putting a space before the question mark.
Never !

>>35084286

Do it.

Take us to yo/u/r magical realm, Pally.

I apologise to Anons who feel uncomfortable about this.

>>35084275
>Isla and I are close
>Her tail is really sensitive
>I’ll ask Isla what she wants
>What do you want?
>What do you *think* Jal wants (you’ll ask Jal herself when you can)

>>35084318
Don't, even if the option wins it'll just be FTB.

>>35084275
>[Mind overloaded by mental image of Jal/Sofia/Isla/You]

>>35084289
Thats pretty much what it will look like.

>>35084278
>You are underestimating how rare the power is.
Most people don't have the kind of magical eduaction that they would know how rare this kind of thing is supposed to be. Half-Angels are rare too. The only ones who could know are wizards, and they are wizards.

>>35084286
>Option 3 reminder: you're in a Dream spell, your thoughts can shape it
Yes. Yes.

>>35084326
>FTB
Not familiar with that acronym ? You think people would be bothered by our MC having a short vision of foursome with her girlfriends ?
As long as it doesn't lead to Sireyi losing her virgin status, its all ok.
Obviously we can't take it too far, making out with other peoples effigies is kinda ... yeah

>>35084326
>>35084354

>>Would Sireyi losing her virginity while in a Dream spell result in a loss of virgin bonuses?

>>No. No matter what she does in a Dream spell she does not lose her virginity. She doesn't know this and even if she did she may still regard it as doing the deed.

Even if the option wins, it won't lead to anything substantial.

Even if it did, OP has said he won't be doing smut.

FTB means Fade-to-Black, essentially another word for offscreen.

I know I would be bothered with it, partially because of the kinds of people it would attract.

>>35084368
Ah I see what you mean. But I think Sireyi would still consider it the same thing. So she probably won't do the actual foursome. Just, accidently shape the dream for a moment, and then disperse it and blush furiously.

FUCK YEAH PALADIN OF JOY QUEST!
>>35084275
>[Mind overloaded by mental image of Jal/Sofia/Isla/You]

>>35084383
Yes, that's what I meant by it not leading to anything substantial.

Oh also for the rod thing, why can't we just take blood donations from people to power it?

>>35084368
>>35084354
>This is how we accidentally impregnate another girl

>>35084395
Then we had a misunderstanding, I meant the same with "short vision".
I don't want to cheapen their wedding night afterall.

>>35084408
That would be a non-evil way of powering it. But you now have put it out there for everyone to have knowledge about, additionally, it would still be only available for a number of people. If you gave one to everyone you wouldn't be able to get enough blood to power it. In singular cases, self sacrifice definitely works.

>>35084275
Oh, is [Mind overloaded by mental image of Jal/Sofia/Isla/You] the smut option? changing >>35084393 to pocket spaghetti option if that is the case.

>>35084452
Its not a smut option. There is no smut here.

>>35084455
And thank Velya for that!

>>35084473
I'm not sure Velya is the right one to thank for that kind of thing, she heavily approves of smut.

>>35084480
Of course she is!

>>35084480
> Velya is trying to drop hints to progress her relationships
> Constantly sends lewd visions
>"Velya pls"

Speaking og isla's changes, didn't the vote to tell everyone about Sereyi's deity powers win a few threads ago? Does anyone remember the reactions?

Long update coming, taking time to write, sorry

>>35084648
No worries. You are always quick with the updates. No problem waiting somewhat longer than usual for a large update.

>>35084648
Thanks for the heads up Paladin.

You wonder what Isla wants, as you’ve not discussed that, for a moment you imagine what it would be like to have all three girls you love, together.

And in a dream, even a moments lapse in concentration can have consequences...

You’re in your bedroom in the stronghold, Isla, Sofia and Jal are with you. You’re all still fully clothed.

You’re kneeling on the bed with Isla in front of you, kissing you, her mouth working hungrily at yours as if she loves the taste of you and can’t get enough.

Her arms are wrapped around you as yours are holding her. Next to you Jal and Sofia are likewise in a passionate embrace.

Isla leans backwards, pulling you down on top of her, your mouths still locked together. Sofia and Jal separate and each goes to one side of you, peeling off everyone’s clothes and laying kisses on your neck as they do so. With your clothes removed Sofia lays down next to you and starts to kiss and caress Isla, who turns her attentions to the former princess, her tail wriggling up between the two of them as Jals hand begins to stroke your inner thigh, going up and up, caressing your-

“Sireyi” gasps Sofia, in-between kisses “Not that this isn’t fun, but snap out of it!”

With a mental shake you restore yourself and Sofia to your place atop the stronghold wall, your clothes (and hers) restored)

“Well” says Sofia, straightening her clothes “I guess I’ll have quite the tale to tell Jal.”

“I’m sorry about that” you say, mortified “I didn’t mean to force you to-”

Sofia waves off your apology “Don’t worry, I’m a big girl now and Jal and I have already...ah, anyway, I wasn’t hurt and quite enjoyed it, another time perhaps.”

“Isla and I are pretty close” you say, still shaken by your lack of control “We’ve ah...done quite a bit to one another and I now know just how sensitive her tail really is.”

Sofia quizzes you for a few details of your and Isla’s sexual escapades, much to your embarrassment, you head off further questions by asking:

“What do you want, and what do you think Jal wants?”

Sofia considers this, her chin in her hand “I love Jal” she says “and I love you, and...I think I could love Isla as well, I’d have to see how it all works out.”

“And Jal?” you ask, Sofia pulls a face and laughs “I love Jal” she says “But I can’t always keep up with her – she’ll be much happier when she has you and Isla to bed too – I think Jal will go for it, enthusiastically.”

“What will Isla want?” asks Sofia, as you keep your errant thoughts under control.

“I don’t know” you answer “I’ll have to ask her.

With nothing more to discuss, you decide to end the dream, waking up in your own blankets alone, and a little damp.

-----------------------------------

Eventually the wizards and scholars have picked the site clean, and you head back to your main camp. On your trip through the jungle you are sure the cat-folk are watching you, but you do not see any of them.

Back at the camp you and Master Fedwin go to the Commanders tent to give your reports, it’s late afternoon.

“Well” says Garrond after you’ve both finished “quite a tale, still, we’ve heard much the same from the other camps.

“Indeed” nods Fedwin “This expedition is proving how little we know about the Drowned Lands – and thus how much we can learn.”

“Quite” says Garrond, steepling his fingers and looking over them at you “For example, we now know there are giant squid and kraken here, even in these shallow waters.

You have a bad feeling about this.

“In fact” he continues “They’re blocking access to a very large, and partly submerged building that the Duke wants investigated, so he has called upon anyone who can fly or fight underwater to help guard the ships as they unload troops onto this building.”

“You” he says “are being volunteered, along with your...girlfriend, whatever she is. You will either help guard the ships from the undersea monsters, or if you’re feeling particularly suicidal, land on the building complex to help the troops there. The attack is in three days.”

>Ask questions (what?)
>Isla and me, Ok
>Actually I want to take with me...(3 party members maximum)
>We’ll guard the ships
>We’ll land on the building
>We’ll split up (how)
>Other

Additional
>Talk to Isla before you go
>Talk to Isla later

>>35084753
>Isla and me, Ok
>Actually I want to take with me...
>Philly and Poppy
We can give Philly a spear and Poppy can heal from distance.
We’ll guard the ships

>Talk to Isla before you go

>>35084753
>Isla and me, Ok
>We’ll land on the building
>>Talk to Isla before you go

>>35084780
>Give Ophilian a spear
How about no.
Go read her character sheet.

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>>35084753
>Ask questions (SO how is your sex life?)
>Isla and me, Ok
>We’ll land on the building
>Talk to Isla before you go

Dat spoiler section. Unf.

>5
>2

Oh boy, thunder powers work underwater?

I also would like to know this, Pally. >>35084550

>>35084803
Ophilian with a metal toothpick, hunting down large bugs that buzz too close.

>>35084803
>http://pastebin.com/DMfRaXQV
Her ranged combat training isn't any better than her generic melee ability. And swords aren't very good weaponds to use flying against a swimming opponent. So yeah, if we need to get close, we should give her a spear.

>>35084753
>Isla and me, Ok
>Actually I want to take with me...(3 party members maximum)
Philly and Poppy
>We’ll land on the building

I do think it might be a good idea to leave philly and Poppy on the boats though... I don't want them dying.


>Talk to Isla before you go

>>35084832
Oh wait mixed them up with our little angel

>>35084803
>>35084833
We should still avoid letting her go into melee anyway, if it happens aspear is handy to have, but I don't want her to get dragged down by some kraken.

>>35084753

Well, we could bring Shahulzer in from stronghold to help with air support, and maybe Nico as well if she wants.

We're not really aquatic fighters, not sure how that would work... maybe if we had time to equip some people with submersible power armors... at any rate, we might take Matthias, Jianxi and Isla to help on the building complex while the dragon(s) provide air escort to the ships. Sireyi can fly between the two tasks as needed with stormwinds.

>>35084550
>>35084831

I'll admit, I screwed up and put any in-character reactions in thread. I just noted that they knew and so wouldn't freak out if you did something strange.

I can provide in-character reactions via flashback if desired.

>>35084866
Sounds good

>>35084866
Fine by me

You decide to sneak Isla away from the camp again for another private conversation, a little ways down the beach where you spoke before.

As you get behind the same large rock as last time, Isla looks at you warily “What, am I getting a halo now?”

>Would you like one?
>Others reactions to you being a demon/angel
>How do you feel about Jal/Sophia?
>How do you feel about children?
>Other


So Isla, Philly and Poppy and head for the building rather than fight krakens all the time, ok

Give Philly a spear?
Y/N

>>35084833
Explain why we should bring her over someone that's more suited to the task, rather than crippling her by taking away the only thing that makes her decent at melee combat.

She wouldn't be flying, we'd be landing on the building if we go that route and I'd prefer to avoid underwater shenanigans.

Longswords are better weapons for underwater engagements.

>>35084847
Her magical attack options are superior to the pathetic bonus she'd be reduced to from using a spear.

Keep in mind that the defense bonus from using a reach weapon will be far less than the bonus she gets from a longsword.

I'll never understand why people want to play the divine caster with some melee capability as a fighter, honestly.

>>35084917
all of the above
Y just so she has one if she needs one

>>35084917
>Would you like one?
>Others reactions to you being a demon/angel
>How do you feel about Jal/Sophia?
>How do you feel about children?

>N

>>35084917

>(with mock pomp) you will have to work for that one, my champion
>on a more serious note:
>how do others react to your... special features?
>how do you feel about Jal & Sophia?

>>35084924
>I'll never understand why people want to play the divine caster with some melee capability as a fighter, honestly.
Except no one suggested doing any such a thing, the point is to give her a melee weapon to use when needed. No one said that she should mainly use that.
Start thinking before you complain.

>>35084917
>Would you like one?
>Others reactions to you being a demon/angel
>How do you feel about Jal/Sophia?

Y
If she needs one, its better to have one and not need it, then need it and not have it.

>>35084917
>Would you like one?
>Others reactions to you being a demon/angel
>How do you feel about Jal/Sophia?
We already know she wants kids.

Give Philly a spear? (Y)

Meta Question:

Are you ok with directing party-NPCs in battle or would you prefer I handle it whilst you control only Sireyi?

>>35084924
>I'll never understand why people want to play the divine caster with some melee capability as a fighter, honestly.
Top kek, maybe pay attention to the character next time. Philly constantly goes into melee on her own.

>>35084955
They already die fast enough, I would prefer to keep controlling them.

>>35084955
I like being able to shout orders, rather than having direct control.

>>35084917
>Would you like one?
>Others reactions to you being a demon/angel
>How do you feel about Jal/Sophia?

>>35084917
>Would you like one?
>Others reactions to you being a demon/angel
>How do you feel about Jal/Sophia?
Y
just in case
>>35084955
I like having control. As >>35084971 pointed out, they already die fast enough. Additionally, if you have them do something stupid and they die, we'll be pissed at YOU instead of just being pissed and sad.

>>35084955
I would really hate to leave them to themselves. Maybe let us control them as long as Sireyi could give them orders ?

>>35084924
there is a war priest class

>>35084996
Classes don't work that way in this system.

>>35084971
>One time in the immediate aftermath of a mind-rape spell
>Constantly
Every other time was the result of player orders.

>>35084952
I'm mostly bitter about not getting to cast Destruction on the Highest until he was nearly dead.

>>35084955

I have no strong feelings one way or another.

>>35085070
>Every other time was the result of player orders.
No. She geared up for melee against the undeads in the village too.
Not to mention:
>She was always an excellent fighter with longsword or bow. She loved to fight

>>35085104
she is a priest of a warrior god so why wouldent she be an excellent fighter.

“I’m sorry I didn’t ask before” you say “But how is everyone reacting to the new you?”

Isla relaxes “Oh, that. Well the knights and paladins avoided me before anyway, so no change there. A few of the paladins have taken to staring at me at odd moments” she says “I guess they’re trying to figure out if I’m still a demon and I’ve disguised myself, or if something else has happened, mostly they’re confused.”

“Most other people” she continues “Just seem to be ignoring what’s happened, either they figure since I’m your girlfriend” she lingers over that word “stuff like this will happen or they think *crazy wizards* I guess.”

“And the wizards?” you ask, wondering what the more informed section of the expedition thinks.

Isla blushes and put her face in her hands and mumbles something.

“I didn’t get that” you say

“They think it’s sort of ownership thing” she says quietly, peeking at you through her fingers “like putting an arcane mark on a lover or something. I’ve even-”

She pauses, swallows and then continues “I’ve even had some of them suggest alternatives uses of magic to me – they seem to regard the whole thing as a source of amusement. I now know there’s a spell that would allow me to grow...erm...anyway, nobody is really acting any different” she says “For now at least.”

Well, since she’s already embarrassed, now is as good a time as any “You know that I’m together with Jal and Sofia” you say “and you and I are together, but how do you feel about Jal and Sofia?”

It takes a few moments for Isla to puzzle out what you’re saying, she gazes up at you in confusion then her eyes go wide and she blushes “What do you want?” she asks.

“I want you all to be happy” you say.

She looks down, then gathers herself visibly and looks up at you “Yes” she says “I want to try...try being with Jal and Sofia as well. I do like them, and I respect them both and Sofia always looks so regal, and Jal has that strange exotic elven look to her and.” You cut off her babbling by putting a finger to her lips “Ok” you say “When we get back, we’ll discuss it with them. And lastly, un...about children..?”

“Yes!” says Isla, hugging you “Lots.”

You wish your conversations were always this easy, you remember on the voyage over when you spoke about your new powers to....

>Isla
>Philly
>Poppy
>Jaianxi and Matthias

Ebonsong conversation was already posted.

Please pick only 1 – we’ll go through them all but 1 at a time to give me time to write them.

>>35085104
If every time she gears up for melee is equated to going into melee, then you do want her to immediately rush into melee at the first sign of conflict.

Your statement doesn't disprove anything I've said, since the only time she's engaged in melee in a fight have been under player orders or the encounter with the Highest when under emotional distress.

Being good with weapons doesn't mean she should be a front-line character. She's pretty fragile and works perfectly well as a ranged attacker or caster.

>>35085182
>Jaianxi and Matthias

>>35085169
"Grow what?" *smile evilly*

>>35085182
>Philly

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>>35085182
>Jaianxi and Matthias


>grow...erm
Oh we know what you can grow

>>35085182
>Philly

>>35085299
AHAHAHAHA that is wonderful, where did you get that?

When you spoke to Philly she was polishing her sword and scrubbing her mail, nodding as she listened. When you were finished she said “I’m not really surprised Sireyi – I was sure you were destined for greater things, you just had a way about you I guess.”

“Are you saying I thought I was above everyone?” you ask – a common insult you took in training.

Philly shakes her head “Oh no, you never acted proud, but you always seemed like you were going to do something important, be somebody, change the world, y’know.” She keeps looking at her armour, and not at you.

>Yeah, I guess I am important
>I’m still your friend, Philly
>I can still make mistakes
>I’m still me
>Other

>>35085363
>I’m still your friend, Philly
>I can still make mistakes

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>>35085353
I picked it up here actually. Though it might have been /b/ I've had it for a while.


>>35085363
>I’m still your friend, Philly
>I can still make mistakes
>I’m still me

>>35085363
>I’m still your friend, Philly
>I can still make mistakes

>>35085363
>I’m still your friend, Philly
>I can still make mistakes
>Y-you too

>>35085363

>If you say so... I hope that any changes would be for the better though...
>I'm counting on you to call me out if you think I'm slipping though!

“I’m still your friend Philly” you say as you stand over her.

“You say that now...” she murmurs, still looking down at her armour.

“And I’ll still be saying it tomorrow” you insist firmly “I’m still mortal, I can die, I can make mistakes, I am not a god any more than a raw recruit is a blademaster, and I need people like you to help me remember that.”

Philly finally looks up at you and meeting your gaze, nodding “ok” she says.

Roll 1d20+15 (perception)

And pick next person
>Jianxi and Matthias
>Poppy
>Isla

Rolled 15 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35085468
>Jianxi and Matthias

Rolled 10 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35085468
>Poppy

>>35085468
>>Jianxi and Matthias
this should be good

Rolled 12 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35085468

Since we're already on the priest train
>Poppy

Rolled 18 + 15 (1d20 + 15)

>>35085468
>Poppy

>>35085468
>>Jianxi and Matthias

>>35085468
>Poppy

Oh also, wouldn't Jianxi and Matthias be separate if this is when they where on the boat?

Philly has been your friend for a long time, and you can read her pretty well. You think she’s a bit in awe of you, though she remains your friend.

Poppy, Poppy wasn’t happy...

The two of you were up in the crows nest and when you tried to tell Poppy she shook her head and said “Our Lady already told me, Saint Sireyi. I’m very well informed, Saint Sireyi, how can I be of service Saint Sireyi?” all this was delivered in a very...angry tone of voice.

>I’m still your friend
>You can stop acting like a child
>What did Velya tell you?
>How do you think I feel Poppy?
>Other

>>35085567
They would, but I'm having it that you just so happened to see them at the same time, and tell them together.

>>35085595
>You can stop acting like a child
>I’m still your friend
>What did Velya tell you?

>>35085595

I'll second these choices:

>>35085617

>>35085595
>I’m still your friend
>How do you think I feel Poppy?
>"I'm not about to go ordering you around, I'm not about to go ordering anyone around"

>>35085595
>You can stop acting like a child
>What did Velya tell you?

>>35085595
I vote for Sireyi crying and flying off

>>35085697
>>35085697

Yeah, I think hurt makes more sense than angry.

>>35085595
>"A hug."
>"I hope you'll still let me be your friend."

Alternatively:
>"This doesn't change who I am. I'm still the same person I was back when we [insert nostalgic reference here] together. I just know what I am now."

>>35085595
>>You can stop acting like a child
>>I’m still your friend
>>What did Velya tell you?

>>35085697
Crying, yes. Flying off would go too far, I think. She's not a small child anymore, even if she can be emotional.

“You can stop acting like a child” you say to the grumpy little halfling, hanging her legs out of the crows nest.

“I didn’t ask for this” you say “and I’d like to still be your friend, but if you’re going to go off in one of your little moods...”

“Whatever you order Milady” she growls at you, giving you a sideways glare.

"I'm not about to go ordering you around, I'm not about to go ordering anyone around" you say “But I thought you should know.”

Neither of you talk for a bit and then you ask “So what did Velya tell you?”

Poppy sighs and then says “*Know my servant Sireyi Valyenya is now Saint Sireyi, Chosen of Velya and my highest mortal representative. Heed her orders as you would my own* I don’t think I was the only one to get that message” she says “and it came with a picture of you – even though I already know what you look like.”

>I still want us to be friends
>Hug
>Cry
>Reminisce about past
>Well, now you know, I’m in command
>Leave without saying anything
>Other

>>35085764
>Cry

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>>35085764
>Cry

>>35085764
>I still want us to be friends
>Hug

>>35085764
>I still want us to be friends
>Hug
>Cry

>>35085764
>Cry
>Reminisce about past

>>35085764
Can we just be horribly ugly when we cry? like tears and snot and stuff

>>35085764
>I still want us to be friends
>Hug
>Cry

>>35085764
>I still want us to be friends
>Hug
>Cry

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>>35085867

>>35085926
I like you.

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>>35085867
Or was this more your style? I've also got a really terrible one, but I don't know if people really need to see it.

>>35085938
I like you too, anon. But I'm prejudiced toward people who tell me they like me.

You pick up the tiny halfling woman and hug her, tears leaking from your eyes “I still want to be your friend” you say, sobbing a little “But if this is goodbye, then I just want to say, I will never forget that time you put a jarful of spiders in cadet Vetters bed for injuring me on the practise field. I know you always denied it was you, so I could never say thank you properly.”

“It wasn’t m- ok, yes I did that” admits a muffled Poppy “and you’re still a big softie Sireyi. Besides, he was terrified of spiders, would have been a crime not to.”

She pauses then continues “Ok, I admit, I was wrong, you’re still you, ya big soppy lummox, forgive me?”

“Of course I forgive you” you choke, your tears still flowing, but a smile appearing on your face “friends?”

“Friends” she agrees “Now either put me down so you can go clean up – you always looked like a melted candle when you cry, or” and you can hear the smile in her voice “If you’re going to give me a gold opportunity by hugging me to your chest at least let me get my hands free to make use of this moment.”

Laughing (and still a little weepy) you put her down and go to clean up.

>Jianxi and Matthias
>Isla

>>35085977
Absolutely perfect Pally.

>Jianxi and Matthias

>>35085977
>>Isla

>>35085977
>Isla

>>35085977
>Jianxi and Matthias

ok, fine, I'll decide

You spoke to Matthias and Jianxi as you found them together one morning sharing breakfast. You helped yourself to a bowl of porridge and sat down with them, telling them quietly about your new abilities.

“Huh” says Matthias, chewing thoughtfully “Good for you, written your first holy book yet?”

Jianxi giggles “I’m not surprised” she says “You always did act like you were Velya’s gift to the world, and now you are.” She’s smiling as she says it though.

“So you’re ok with it?” you ask

Matthias shrugs and pours himself another bowl of porridge “Angel, lightning girl, paladin, saint – I’m happy for you Sireyi.”

Jianxi gives him a somewhat caustic look “What fur-for-brains is trying to say” she says “Is that you’ve helped us both a lot, we’ll stand by you no matter what.”

“But” she says “I’m not called you Goddess.”

>I had a few thoughts about the Doctrine of Sireyi...
>I don’t have a holy book, yet
>I’m not sure I want a holy book
>Just call me Sireyi
>Goddess sounds pretty good
>Not even once, Jianxi?
>Other

>>35086065
>Just call me Sireyi
>I don’t have a holy book

>>35086065
>I don’t have a holy book, yet
>Not even once, Jianxi?

>>35086065
>Not even once, Jianxi?
>I don’t have a holy book, yet
>I’m not sure I want a holy book
>Just call me Sireyi

>>35086065
>I had a few thoughts about the Doctrine of Sireyi...
Jokingly please
>Just call me Sireyi

>Not even once, Jianxi?
Give her a wink

>>35086065
>>I had a few thoughts about the Doctrine of Sireyi... (jokingly)
>I don’t have a holy book, yet
>I’m not sure I want a holy book
>Just call me Sireyi

>>35086065
>>I had a few thoughts about the Doctrine of Sireyi...
>Not even once, Jianxi?

>Just call me Sireyi

“I don’t have a holy book yet Matthias” you giggle “And I’m not sure I even want one, as for what to call me” you look at Jianxi and wink “Sireyi will do most of the time, but the occasional *My Goddess* might help”.

Jianxi finishes eating her porridge then looks at you and says flatly “Not in this lifetime.”

“I do have a few ideas about the Doctrine of Sireyi” you say to Jianxi, a smile on your face, Matthias is grinning too as he watches the conversation between you, his head going back and forth with each comment.

“Not much” you say “Unquestioning obedience, morning prayers, giving thanks to your Goddess, but nothing in writing yet.” You look at Jianxi over your bowl of half-finished porridge.

“Who says you’ll get to write it?” asks Jianxi, one eyebrow raised “I’m sure the Gospel of Jallarial will be popular *And as I gave praise with my tongue to the Goddess, she did say Eeeep! As her eyes rolled back into her head and her grip tightened in my hair, long did I worship her that night* Yeah very...educational.”

Several minutes later you leave the room with your cheeks burning, having lost the verbal sparring match.

When you spoke to Isla, she simply sat and listened intently and then asked with a wide grin “So how do I convert to the Church of Sireyi? Any special holidays I should know about? What form do prayers to you take?”

>About the worship of saints (explain)
>I don’t have any worshippers yet
>Well you can pray to me by...(doing what?)

>>35086238
>About the worship of saints (explain)
>I don’t have any worshippers yet


>Well you can pray to me by...()
What forms CAN prayers take?

>>35086238

>explain the divine metaphysics of saints

I also want to say we don't want prayers, but it's probably going to be Sireyi's job to accept those, isn't it?

>>35086238
>>About the worship of saints (explain)
lets get that infodump

>>35086238
>About the worship of saints (explain)

>>35086238
>"By growing a penis."

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>>35086337

“Saints are often worshipped as servants of a god” you explain to Isla “The gods themselves often have fairly broad responsibilities. Konig is a god of soldiers, but many soldiers pray to Ruzim – a saint of Konig known for having survived dozens of battles in his lifetime. Soldiers might pray to Konig for victory, but they’ll also pray to Ruzim for survival. Ruzim doesn’t have his own churches, rather there’s small statues of him in the churches of Konig.”

“So how do people pray to saints?” asks Isla

“It depends on the saint” you say “Prayer can be done in a church of their main god, or certain actions depending on the god or saint can count as prayer: Giving to the poor is a prayer to Kilran, pouring a drink on the ground after a battle is a prayer to Ruzim.”

“So how do you accept prayers?” asks Isla curiously

“I don’t know” you admit “It might have something to do with angels or angel-blooded, but I’m not sure. Anyway, I’m not sure I want prayers.”

“Isn’t that your job though?” asks Isla

“I think I need to keep it quiet until after I’ve rescued my mother” you say “I guess I’ll think about it then.”

“So if prayers to you involve angels and angel-blooded” says Isla slowly “shouldn’t you be creating more angels to give people more chance to pray to you.”

>After I free my mother, I suppose, yes
>I don’t think that’s a good idea
>Or creating more angel-bloo- oh good one Isla, ya got me
>I really don’t know how people will pray to me
>Other

>>35086435
>>I don’t think that’s a good idea
All in good time

>>35086435
"I don't want people to prey to me."
?

>>35086435

>After I free my mother, I suppose

>>35086435
>Or creating more angel-bloo- oh good one Isla, ya got me
>I really don’t know how people will pray to me
>After I free my mother, I suppose, yes

>Other
>Begin operation preggo Isla

>>35086502
>Not the best time for that
>Need relationship to be at level 3
>Don't have the power
Take your pick.

>>35086435

>After I free my mother, I suppose, yes
>Or creating more angel-bloo - oh, nice one, Isla, ya got me.
>I really don't know

>>35086502
>Implying Sireyi wouldn't be the one getting pregnant

“I really don’t know how people will pray to me” you say “and I’m not sure I want them too.”

“But if they did want to?” asks Isla “Then more angels would give them more opportunities too.”

“True” you concede “Or more angel-blooded” your brain catches up with what your mouth just said and you see Isla giggling.

“For someone saving themselves for marriage” she gasps, tears running down her face “You sure do think about making babies a lot.”

“Anyway” you say, gritting your teeth slightly “It will need to wait until after I’ve rescued my mother; me being worshipped before then could put her in danger.”

“Oh yes” agrees Isla, a smile playing on her face “and you wouldn’t want to deprive her of the opportunity to meet her grandchildren before they’re all grown up, after all.”

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A few days later you are ready for the assault on this underwater building. Philly and Poppy are with you, as is Isla. Philly has a long spear strapped to her back and is complaining about it and she and Poppy are both wearing long cloaks that allow them to fly.

The good news is that the waters around this the place you’re going are shallow – only a hundred yards or so deep and pure and clear – in the daylight you can easily see the dark shapes of the giant squid passing underneath – though you’ve spotted no kraken yet.

The bad news is that by underwater building they really meant *underwater city*. You’ve flown over the place the expedition is going to invade and it’s a vast sprawling metropolis – with the tops of its tallest buildings above the water. The expedition hopes to land soldiers in the large central building that looks like a palace.

Navigating the sunken buildings is going to be a real headache for the ships captains. Also, in your flybys you’ve seen humanoid figures swimming underwater and occasionally you’ve seen small boats – big enough for a half-dozen people. You’ve not gotten close enough to see details or talk to them, they look human though, at a distance – not sahaugin or cat-folk.

When you told the captains about the results of your flyover they were more concerned with the layouts of the buildings and didn’t seem bothered by any possible indigenous tribes.

Eventually the four ships carrying soldiers to the palace set sail. You and your companions, and a dozen mages fly above them.

As the ships navigate their way through the city you see two large dark shapes underwater approaching two of the ships. At the same time, you can see a half-dozen of the smaller boats from earlier packed with figures, hiding behind a submerged building where another ship is just passing by.

The fourth ship does not appear to be in any danger.

The flying mages are under your command, how will you divide your forces?

>We’ll deal with the tribefolk
>We’ll deal with the squid
>Mages deal with the tribefolk
>Mages deal with the squid
>Other

You can divide your forces any way you wish, and will have a chance to change – this is the initial deployment. You have 12 flying mages.

>>35086728
>Mages deal with the squid
>Assisted by Philly and Poppy

>Sireyi and Isla deal witht he tribefolk

I hope we can make the tribefolk avoid combat, not much chance of that with the mages.

>>35086728
I'll second this >>35086770

>>35086770

Sounds good to me.

Philly and Poppy take 6 mages each and head for a giant squid each and you and Isla head over to the boats.

You hover above them and they don’t appear to have noticed you yet. This close you can see they are...elves!

Tanned by the sun and some of them are half-naked, but elves nonetheless. They appear to be waiting to ambush the approaching ship, though it won’t be in the best position for an ambush for a few more minutes yet.

Actions?

Sireyi
>Attack (halberd)
>Power (what?)
>Spell (what?)
>Try talking to them
>Other

Isla
>Attack (staff)
>Spell (what?)
>Wait
>Other

Philly
>Attack (longsword)
>Attack (spear)
>Spell (what?)
>Wait
>Other

Poppy
>Attack (shotsword)
>Spell (what?)
>Wait
>Other

Battlefield

(allies)
4 Ships
12 mages

(enemies)
2 Giant Squid
6 Longboats (72 tribefolk)

>>35086913
Sireyi
>Tongues then talk to them

>>35086913
Sireyi
>Try talking to them

Isla
>Wait

Philly
>Wait

Poppy
>Wait


I'm also fine with buff spells at this point. Its entirely possible the tribefolk can control the Squid so I would like to hold off on hostilities.

>>35086913
>Try talking to them
>Isla Stoneskin on herself

Philly
>Wait unless the squids come in striking distance, then Cause Fear

Poppy
>Wait

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>>35086913

Sireyi and Isla
>Diplomance
No slaughtering of tropical elves pls.

Philly and Poppy
I rescind my vote on the matter to resident tacticians. Presumably they should keep their distance when fighting those things though.
How does flamestrike mix with aquatic combat? Will magical flame get immediately doused with seawater, or will it magically burn as intended?
Poppy could bestow upon Philly Freedom of Movement, Waterbreathing and Shield Other if she goes into melee...

>>35086913
Sireyi
>Spell (Tongues)
>Try talking to them

Isla
>Wait

Ophilian
>Cast Destruction on Squid A

Poppy
>Wait

>>35086955
Too bad there's no indication they can do that other than your crushing optimism.

I'm not willing to give the squids a free turn because they *might* be controlled by the tribe-folk who we *might* be able to persuade.

>>35087037

>rescind
meant to say abstain from voting, fuck me.

>>35086913
>Sireyi talks, Isla casts Stoneskin on herself

>Philly detects Evil, if Evil detected Destruction

Poppy
>Wait

You signal your companions to hold themselves ready as you descend you speak to the elves.

As they notice you they start shouting and some raise bows in your direction, and several point totemic staffs at the water, their eyes on you.

“I want to talk” you say “I mean you no harm.”

One of the elves at the front of a boat shouts up “Go away outsider, it is dangerous here, and you are not wanted, leave or we will destroy you.”

“What danger?” you ask

“Many dangers!” he should “Great beasts of the ocean, and the slaves of the Lords of Life haunt this place, leave now for your own safety!”

>I’m not afraid
>Who are you?
>You leave, or else you’ll be the ones who get hurt
>Other

>>35087037
Aztec elves? yes please.

>>35087083

>We are explorers and scholars, but we are armed enough to face any danger
>Will you grant us passage if we help you deal with sea monsters and remnants of lords of life? We will also try to free their slaves.

>>35087083
>I’m not afraid
>We have destroyed the highest servants of the Lords of life on the other islands already. We know of their Evil and will fight it where ever we find it.
But we wish no harm to the native populations here, if any part of these ruins are your homes or could be disturbed to your harm, then please inform us, so we can avoid them.

>>35087083
this please >>35087124

>>35087083
>I’m not afraid
>Who are you?

>If you insist on fighting we will win. My 24 soldiers, my companion and I fought off more than 200 of the catfolk. Please do not fight us.

These too >>35087125
>>35087124

“We are explorers and scholars, but we are armed enough to face any danger. Will you grant us passage if we help you deal with sea monsters and remnants of lords of life?” you ask, adding “We will also try to free their slaves.”

The speakers face darkens and he yells to his allies “Kill them, they seek to free the monsters!”

Those with bows send arrows flying in your direction, and twisting columns of water rise from the ocean.

The squid are almost at the ships

Actions?

Sireyi
>Attack (halberd)
>Power (what?)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Isla
>Attack (staff)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Philly
>Attack (longsword)
>Attack (spear)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Poppy
>Attack (shotsword)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Battlefield

(allies)
4 Ships
12 mages

(enemies)
2 Giant Squid
6 Longboats (72 tribefolk)

Boy was that the wrong thing to say

>>35087236
Sireyi
>Angel Voice:Calm
>"I meant those of your people they might have taken captive, not their undead servants or other evil creatures they use.
Isla
>Wall of Force between us and them

Philly
>Destruction on her Kraken

Poppy
>Detect Evil on the Kraken

>>35087236

Well fugg, I guess that was not the best thing to say.

Sireyi
>storm wind them
Isla
>arcane sight, pinpoit elven caster for subsequent neutralization

Philly
>Destruct a squid
Poppy
>shield Philly, I guess

>>35087236
Sounds good to me >>35087311

>>35087236
Sireyi
>Spell (Disintegrate)
>Longboat

Isla
>Spell (Fireball)
>Longboat, slightly above the water line

Aim to sink or destroy the vessels.

Philly
>Spell (Destruction)
>Giant Squid

Poppy
>Spell (Wisdom)
>Ophilian

>>35087236
This guy >>35087311

>>35087236
>>35087311
Seconding this.
If they still don't listen, they deserve what they get.

Ok, diplomacy, wall of force, destruction and detect evil it is

Roll 2d20, for Sireyi and Philly

Rolled 18, 4 = 22 (2d20)

>>35087379

Rolled 9, 7 = 16 (2d20)

>>35087379

Come ON

Rolled 2, 10 = 12 (2d20)

>>35087379

>>35087390
>>35087404
>>35087408
You guys, stop bullying Philly like that.

>>35087379
Shouldn't we be voting for extra energy on Ophilian's spell, or did it auto-fail because Destruction doesn't work underwater for some reason?

>>35087421

Will she ever get good rolls ?

>>35087428
Yeah I forgot about that, please vote on extra DE used by Philly

>>35087446
30

>>35087446
0, to counteract the thirty-fag who doesn't adjust his spending for overcharging based on the character.

>>35087421
didn't she get like 2 crits last game? along with 2 crit fails...

>>35087446
25
Kraken are really bad news.

>>35087485
What are you even talking about ?
We rolled a 10 for Philly and Kraken have massive Fort.

>>35087446
20

>>35087496
Good thing that they aren't Krakens, then.

>>35087502
We also still have an entire assault to go, another damn squid to kill and Ophilian can't bite into her HP for extra DE as easily as Sireyi, so if she runs out, that's pretty much it.

"I meant those of your people they might have taken captive, not their undead servants or other evil creatures they use.” You say, projecting calm and peace.

Isla summons a wall of force in front of you just in case your efforts fail.

The elves below you grow visibly calmer, the bows lower as do the waterspouts

Philly finishes her spell and one of the giant squid is torn to tiny pieces.

[DE 28/50]

One of the staff-wielding elves gives a despairing cry and dives into the water.

“It’s a trick!” yells the elf leader “kill them!”

Arrows and waterspouts rush up to meet you but are stopped dead by Isla’s force wall.

Seeing this several of the elves with staffs close their eyes and start chanting, looks like they’re trying to work together to create a magical effect.

Poppy casts her spell but can sense no evil from the squid, or the elves. There is some from inside the buildings underwater though.

The remaining squid reaches up long limbs to embrace the ship as the mages hovering above pelt it with bolts of fire and lightning.

Actions?

Sireyi
>Attack (halberd)
>Power (what?)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Isla
>Attack (staff)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Philly
>Attack (longsword)
>Attack (spear)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Poppy
>Attack (shortsword)
>Spell (what?)
>Other

Battlefield

(allies)
4 Ships
12 mages

(enemies)
1 Giant Squid (slightly wounded)
6 Longboats (66 elves, 5 mages)

>>35087485
Could you please ignore this faggot Pally ?

>>35087516
She got 50 DE. She's fine. And these things are always overpriced, not spending enough divine energy already cost us too much.

>>35087551
>More diplomancy
>Philly/Kronig pls go