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[QuakeIV]

If we built up an army of minions then I'd support fitting our tower with a magma cannon.

[Mlamlah]

We currently have neither the resources, manpower, or connections to even think of truly harnessing magma as an offensive all-purpose weapon.

[javierpwn]

We have a book, know how to use basic fire spells,and are dabbling in destructive fire magic

[Mlamlah]

We would at least need the ability to carve through the earth, if not a team of miners, and *that* is assuming that we can use the very limited magical resources and skills at our disposal to eventually master the ability to pull up vast quantities of molten earth from the ground before it cools to the consistency of... well... half melted rock.

[javierpwn]

That's why we got tatoos right, even though I would make the bonus a +2 instead of +1

[GreatWyrmGold]

We would at least need the ability to carve through the earth, if not a team of miners, and *that* is assuming that we can use the very limited magical resources and skills at our disposal to eventually master the ability to pull up vast quantities of molten earth from the ground before it cools to the consistency of... well... half melted rock.

Yeah, I'm not sure how serious he was...

[Mlamlah]

That's why we got tatoos right, even though I would make the bonus a +2 instead of +1

The +1 bonus is more than fair because of the simple fact it is an all encompassing skill, it provides a bonus to pretty much *all* magical and quasi-magical skills we have engaged in, that's not something to laugh at.

[GreatWyrmGold]

5% is pretty good. It saves us from the worst of failures and increases our chance of the best successes. I think.

[Weirdsound]

Hmm... it seems almost all the proposed actions were shot down so far. If we don't come to a definitive solution I'll pick one I like in a few hours and write before I go to sleep.

[Corruptor]

Alrighty, if lighting the trees on fire is a bad idea because it would piss the trees off - why not light an elf house on fire? Or three? It'll create plenty of Chaos that we can take advantage of.

[racnor]

could we find a rancher working late and drive them into the forest with dark manipulation illusions, to kill as we wished?

Also, since we are the only remaining entity that remembers night troll culture, we could take this as an opportunity to redefine enchanting as a sacrifice by the soul collector, instead of a dark art. Don't lie about anything, just take a different perspective.

[Mlamlah]

The elf houses are made of still living trees.

[Mlamlah]

I do think we should stalk the edges of the town, looking for vulnerable folks, and if finding none i suggest we attempt to subtly lure people into our deadly (and figurative) embrace.

[QuakeIV]

Who is going to be awake other than guards though?  I think raiding the residential buildings is a better idea because everyone in there will be asleep.

Just sneak into some house, grab someone, then bugger off.  Assuming they don't have any enchanted daggers this shouldn't be able to backfire horribly.

[Weirdsound]

Character:

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Name: the Male Night Troll "My father says I earn a name when people fear me enough to give me one."

Physical Traits:
Movement is Impaired in Left Arm. Grasping is Impaired in Left Hand.
Tattooed Arms "Prevents me from getting magic fatigued as easily, and even helps out a bit with casting. Also: Fashionable."
Springy Legs "I wish I could fly, but being able to jump like a flea and kick peoples ribs in is the next best thing."
Camouflaged Body "I can be invisible... at a glance or at a distance."
Hypnotic Gaze "I'm good at disabling a mortal's self preservation instinct... not so good at predicting his actions once I do."

Skills:
Eon Manipulation (+4) "Eon Manipulation is a family tradition. I hope to someday be as good as my father..."
Stealth (+4) "They can't escape what they can't see!"
Dark Manipulation (+2) "The night is my birthright and my greatest ally..."
Night Creature Empathy (+1) "Because it pays to be friends with other night dwellers."
Communication (+1) "Even for one as hideous as myself, a silver tongue goes a long way!"

Inventory:
A cursed bracelet of binding (Worn, right arm)
A Soul Catcher Necklace (Worn)
Alchemist's Work Outfit [Shirt, Apron, Pants] (Worn)
-An Elf Tooth Charm Necklace (In pocket)
-7 Fistfulls of Oak Ash (In pocket)
-1 Flask of Oil [4/5 Full] (In pocket)
-1 Flint Fire-starter Kit (In pocket)
-1 Pair of Forceps (In pocket)
-1 Handheld mirror (In pocket)
-2 Large Rubies (In Pocket)
-1 Human Stomach of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (In Pocket)
-1 Human Brain of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (In Pocket)
-1 Medium Sized Jar Labeled 'Ghost Pepper Jam' (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack of Grey Powder Labeled 'Phoenix Ash' (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack of Assorted Dragon Bits [Small Bones, Scales, Teeth, Ect] (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack Labeled 'Warning: Gunpowder' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'The Utility of Fire: Basic Flame Manipulation for Non-Combat Use' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'Intro to the Inferno: The Scourge's Guide to Flame Manipulation' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'The Devil's Cookbook: Alchemy for Those Lacking in Moral Fiber' (In Pocket)
Thick Belt (Worn)
-1 Large Knife (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
"I have to steal souls.... Eeeeeeeewwww...."

Perks:
Magic Perks
Budding Animal Empath: You will gain the animal empathy skill if you succeed in 1 animal empathy actions, or successfully study it in a book
Improving Eon Mage: Your Eon magic skill will increase if you succeed in 4 successful Eon Manipulation actions, or train extensively with a superior eon manipulator twice.
Time Displacement Specialist: Take a +1 to any attempt to send something foward in time.
Budding Fire Manipulator: You will gain the fire manipulation skill if you succeed in 2 fire manipulation actions or train with somebody who has it
Aspiring Water Manipulator: You will gain the water manipulation skill if you succeed in 6 water manipulation actions, or train extensively with somebody who has it
Fire Manipulation Utility Theory: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using non-destructive fire magic
Fire Manipulation Combat Theory: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using fire magic to destroy, kill, or maim
Bug Speaker: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using animal empathy on bugs
Bird Speaker: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using animal empathy on birds

Reproductive Perks
Mature: You are physically and mentally capable of converting and impregnating mates. To do so you must spend a "Gift" perk. "Gift" perks can be gained by rolling very high, learning new skills, or through other supernatural means. If you create a child it may be born with some traits of it's mother in addition to whatever gift you use to conceive it.
First Gift: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have your four physical features. Gifts that grant more than two traits are rare, so this may be worth saving for somebody special.
Gift of Displacement: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have the ability to blink forward short distances through time and/or space.

Recipes:
Drought of Perception Blotting: Causes the drinker to become invisible to members of a single sentient race unless the drinker tries to get their attention or is pointed out to them.
-1 Brain of the Race you wish to be not noticed by
-1 Fistfull of ash from burned oak
-1 1 Large Mug of digestive juices from a mammal

Other Party Members:
Gwendolyn the Night Troll Consort (Healthy, Unfamiliar with her own body)

I do think we should stalk the edges of the town, looking for vulnerable folks, and if finding none i suggest we attempt to subtly lure people into our deadly (and figurative) embrace.

You wait for Darkness to set in before hopping up onto the wall and stalking for prey. You skillfully leap from one side of the barrier, to the top, to the other to avoid the eyes of patrolmen. Eventually you spot a young elf standing naked in front of the wall, magicaly coaxing the plants that form it to bathe him in stored water, nectar, and fruit juice.

Encounter Roll: 1d20 = 2 + 4(Skill) + 3(Cameo) = 9

As usual you take inventory of the situation. The elf is clearly unarmed, but he is a plant coaxer; the wall that you are standing on could easily become his weapon.

Suddenly you flinch as a terrible thought enters your head. The plants could easily tell your victim he is being hunted. You creep up on him cautiously, afraid that he will stare in your direction or fire off a spell at any given moment - but no, after a few seconds of careful and lucky sneaking you are right ontop of your target. And un-noticed to boot.

Your Roll: 1d20 = 9 + 3(Cameo) + 4(Skill) = 16
His Roll: 1d20 = 6 + 2(Skill) = 8

Your body tenses up. You have to make a move NOW. The plants could rat you out at any given second.