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[GreatWyrmGold]

She is pretty thin...

[Weirdsound]

Character:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

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 plant reading [+1 when listening to plants] (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 '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)
-1 Saber (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Shovel (Hanging Awkwardly 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 2 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
Aspiring Swordsman: You will gain the Armed Combat [Swords] skill if you succeed in 6 sword combat 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 Puppetry: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be bound to follow your commands for as long as you both live. You will be made aware of any major changes to your puppet's health or location.
Gift of Hideousness: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will appear so unatural and ugly that it will almost always elicit a powerful emotional response (typically fear, disgust, or anger) in any mortal who lays eyes on it.

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)
-Loincloth
-Oak Sword (Enchanted)
-Willow Sword (Enchanted)

That... that sucks. First thing we should do is express regret and concern, tell her that her kidney may be hurt and offer her the chance to go back to the tower and rest.
If she still leaves it up to us... what do we do? Go on?

You offer Gwendolyn a concerned look. "Yeah. Sorry about that. I tried. I think he hit you in the Kidney. Just because our kind doesn't feel pain doesn't mean we are indestructible. You could be hurt."

"Oh?" Gwen looks down and considers her wound. "Yeah... I'm not totally familiar with my current biology, but it looks like it could have gotten a kidney. Ah well. I have a spare. I wonder if there is a blacksmith or leather worker who would consider making armor for me in my current state?"

"Do you need to go back to the tower and rest?" 1d20 = 4 + 1(Skill) = 5

The consort looks at you as if you are crazy. "No. We came all this way for treasure. I'm getting us goddamn treasure. Just give me a second to patch up."

The former elf proceeds to dress her injury using torn bits of her victim's outfit. Eventually she is able to stop most of the bleeding. She leaves the arrow in, afraid of causing herself more harm by pulling it out wrong. She mentions something about getting a soul to enchant the bolt harmless and shoots the remains of Urist a wistful glance. 1d20 = 12 + 1(Skill) - 2(Unfamiliar with her own body) = 11

You offer to carry her the rest of the way to the chest in romantic fashion, and she agrees. You quickly find she did so only for the laughs. She is indeed light and skinny, and you are indeed strong for your size, but the end result is more awkward and silly looking than anything else. Gwendolyn is laughing her head off by the time you reach the chest.

Gwendolyn squirms free from your arms and examines the lock. "I think I can crack this. Could take awhile. A few hours at least. If you want to run off and hunt I should be able to take care of myself dear."

---

[GreatWyrmGold]

Go off--not too far--and find something nice for Gwen.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

NO , I am very tired of that fails due to no navigation skill

I'd rather sit near her and do something safe. Like reading fire book\alchemy book or speaking with animals\plants

[Corai]

Go off--not too far--and find something nice for Gwen.

No, stay. The dwarf could had told somebody and if he did then there could be who knows how many people coming. Gwen would be a sitting duck.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

To be more specific, let's try to learn the power of our new bracelet and have a friendly chat with trees, maybe ask for advice or two from a wife if that will not distract her too much from the chest

[Grek]

To be more specific, let's try to learn the power of our new bracelet and have a friendly chat with trees, maybe ask for advice or two from a wife if that will not distract her too much from the chest.

This.

[GreatWyrmGold]

To be more specific, let's try to learn the power of our new bracelet and have a friendly chat with trees, maybe ask for advice or two from a wife if that will not distract her too much from the chest.

This.

Sure, I guess.

[Fireiy]

To be more specific, let's try to learn the power of our new bracelet and have a friendly chat with trees, maybe ask for advice or two from a wife if that will not distract her too much from the chest

Yeah we should do that. Also, ask if she could teach us some sort of navigational skill when she's done?

[Thecard]

Oh, next thing we should do is get Gwen a weapon that isn't so *spits* Elven.
Seriously, her skill, plus a good weapon (enchanted, of course) and she could be our Dragon!  She is better at sword-fighting than we are.  And her blinking is a very useful skill against ranged enemies, which are often the downfall of powerful swordsmen.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Indeed. Although I'd rather see her as the lancer. Opposite sides, same coin, I guess.

[Thecard]

I dunno about her being a complete Lancer in the traditional sense, unless her archery skill is higher than her sword skill.  Though you are right, from our view she is our lancer, from the traditional PoV of us being evil she would be our Dragon.


On the subject, what do y'all think about using choice gifts for a Five Man Band/
Five Bad Band/Quirky Miniboss Squad?

[Weirdsound]

Character:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

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 plant reading [+1 when listening to plants] (Worn, right arm, boosts Plant Empathy in some situations)
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 '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)
-1 Saber (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Shovel (Hanging Awkwardly 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 2 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
Aspiring Swordsman: You will gain the Armed Combat [Swords] skill if you succeed in 6 sword combat 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 Puppetry: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be bound to follow your commands for as long as you both live. You will be made aware of any major changes to your puppet's health or location.
Gift of Hideousness: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will appear so unatural and ugly that it will almost always elicit a powerful emotional response (typically fear, disgust, or anger) in any mortal who lays eyes on it.

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)
-Loincloth
-Oak Sword (Enchanted)
-Willow Sword (Enchanted)

You watch Gwendolyn work for a bit. She starts by producing a piece of chalk and jotting down complex equations with arcane symbols you only vaguely understand. From what you can tell she is trying to solve for the exact center of the enchantment in at least 6 dimensions. Eventual she gets her coordinates and begins to solve for four variables, only two of which you regonize; the arcane symbols for 'Lightning' and 'Soul'.

She tries setting up and solving the equation several times, each time scratching it out midway through and getting more and more fusterated. Eventually she takes a break to cool off and you approach her for some conversation.

"Everything going alright?"

Gwendolyn nods. "The enchantment is set in the demonic style. I never actually have had to deal with that in practice before. I'm just trying to remember the formula. I'll stumble upon it eventually. Don't worry about it."

You nod. "Night Trolls get along poorly with demons. Philosophical differences upon the ethics of using souls and the purpose of interacting with mortals. But I digress, I don't think we will meet any demons anytime soon. What can you tell me about the new enchantment on the bracelet?"

Gwen smiles. "It alters your perception to allow you to better hear what plants are saying. It don't help in situations where you want to talk back, or coax plants into growing a particular way, but its still more useful than what it was before I reckon. Until you pick up the basics it should be enough to cancel out the fact that you are not trained in the skill"

You nod and change the subject. "Tell me Gwendolyn, how do you navigate the woods so effortlessly?"

She smirks. "Elven secret, but since I am no longer an elf, I guess I can share. Constant communication with the trees. Empathy magic requires little power, and almost never leads to spell fatigue unless you try to do something outrageous with it."

Deciding to allow your spouse to get back to work, you turn to the trees and try to put your improved bracelet to the test. You sit, clear your mind, and focus on the vegetation around you. It takes awhile, but eventually you here whispers as the plants exchange gossip. Some things you hear stoke your ego, others seem to provide useful information, and some are downright lies. 1d20 = 11 + 1(Tattoos) = 12

-The night trolls are back. I've seen 5 myself-

-Gwendolyn Sacredleaves, wife of Goldtubers Timelesssmile was turned into a night troll consort. Poor girl-

-The enchanter Vindel Devilfruit was out this morning, collecting Rat Weed roots and loamy soil. He must be trying to prepare another trap rune for somebody to step into-

-Some poor children were killed by a monster summoned from a cursed chest. I bet it goes after the rest of them-

-Did you hear that Foghorn the Vile raped and murdered Gwendolyn Sacredleaves at her ranch?-

-The ancient elf, Goldtubers Timelesssmile ditched his wife Gwendo-something and has taken up lodging at the Inn at Oakworshipped. He is preaching that a night beast, called Pastforsaken, will soon rise to punish Oakworshipped for abandoning the old ways.-

...

Eventualy you decide that you have heard enough, and tune the trees out. You watch Gwendolyn struggle with the magical math for a bit, but no more than five minutes after you redirect your focus to her, she seems to have a breakthrough.

"Awhaw! The soul is wrapped in a bow-knot around the enchantment core. The soul-loop stretches through the two uppermost layers of hell on one side, and the plane of wind on the other. AND THE LOCK IS AT THE CENTER OF THE BOW! BINGO!"

The consort beams a bright smile. "Watch this dear, and tell me how wonderful I am!"

Gwendolyn then taps with her chalk on the chest three times; once above and slightly to the right of the lock, once above and slightly to the left of the lock, and finally on the bottom right-hand corner of the lock itself. She then recites an incantation in the 'True Tongue', the language known to all who came into existence at the beginning of time and those they choose to teach. You understand bits and pieces from years of listening to your father converse with some of his older mates in it.

"...To hell with hell...Tormented Soul...Shame to all demonkind...Praise to earth, fire, water...LET THIS SPELL CEASE!"

The magic rises from the lock in the form of a pillar of lightning that reaches above the treetops. The pillar holds for a few seconds before dissipating with a crack of thunder. 1d20 = 16 + 2(Gwens Skill) = 18

Gwendolyn turns to you and flashes a brief grin. "Grab a big rock and help me break this lock. It should be safe now."

...

45 minutes later the box is open and you are starring at the contents. Inside are 30 sets of bucklers and maces (made of iron and steel), At least 50 small platinum ingots (They line the bottom of the chest. You suspect there could be another layer), and a single spear. The spear is clearly the artifact. It is made of rose quartz, decorated with hanging bands of camel bone, and covered in runes made of slate studs. Not the most impressive weapon in terms of materials used, but still an artifact nonetheless.

You doubt you could carry back even a quarter of the loot between the two of you. What should you take and how much of it? Over-encumbering yourself might be a good idea in the long run, but it could get dangerous if you run into trouble while weighed down on your way back to the tower. The platinum could be useful if you find somebody willing to trade with your kind, but Illeum could melt the weapons down to make piratical things out of iron and steel. Choices, choices...

Gwendolyn pulls you in for a victory hug, careful to avoid pressing your body into the exposed bolt still sticking out of her.

[Mlamlah]

Congratulate Gwendolyn, tell her we have a surprise for her when we get back. Take the spear and some of the platinum. Get back to the tower.

The ancient elf, Goldtubers Timelesssmile ditched his wife Gwendo-something and has taken up lodging at the Inn at Oakworshipped. He is preaching that a night beast, called Pastforsaken, will soon rise to punish Oakworshipped for abandoning the old ways.-

Did... someone give us a name?

[Thecard]

We should over encumber ourselves, we can always put the loot down if we run out if trouble.  Also, we should hide any loot we don't find.  Maybe sending it into the far past or future?