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[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:
Arrow Lodged in Shoulder
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 (+5) "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..."
Communication (+2) "Even for one as hideous as myself, a silver tongue goes a long way!"
Night Creature Empathy (+1) "Because it pays to be friends with other night dwellers."
Fire Manipulation (+1) "Fire is one of the few things capable of scaring mortals as much as I do. It makes sense that I should master it."
Plant Empathy (+1) "I can use this skill to navigate the forest... among other things."

Inventory:
A cursed bracelet of plant reading [+1 when listening to plants] (Worn, right arm, boosts Plant Empathy in some situations)
2 Bound Elves (Slung over each shoulder)
Steel Buckler (Wielded, left arm)
An Elf-Tooth Charm Necklace of Healing (Worn)
Alchemist's Work Outfit [Shirt, Apron, Pants] (Worn)
-A Soul Catcher Necklace (Worn)
-3 Full Coin Purses [Unsorted] (In pocket)
-28 Lockpicks (In pocket)
-1 Handheld mirror (In pocket)
-2 Large Rubies (In Pocket)
-2 Platinum Ingots (In Pockets, Straining Garmet)
-1 Human Brain of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (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)
-Scorchedjade, An Artifact Rose Quartz Spear [Unknown Enchantment(s)]
-1 Large Knife (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Saber (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Steel Dagger (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
"Shit. Now I need to kill another human for Alchemy components. Wonderful..."

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 Communicator: Your Communication skill will increase if you succeed in 1 communication actions, or train extensively under a superior communicator.
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
Budding Lore Keeper of Notcheclaw: You will gain the loreminder [Notcheclaw] skill if you study her scripture or train with an instructor 4 more times.
Budding Priest of Notcheclaw: You will gain the Invocation [Notcheclaw] skill if you study her scripture or train with an instructor 2 more times.
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
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
Youth Speaker: Take a +1 to any attempt to communicate with a mortal who is under 30 (Or equivilant to being under 30 for non humans)

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. Bun in the Oven
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.
Gift of the Phoenix: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have flaming wings and the ability to ONCE rise from the ashes of death if properly cremated.
Gift of Inferno's Embrace: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be able to make itself as one with any sufficiently large blaize. While merged with a fire a night troll is nearly invincible, has the ability to materialize anywhere near it, and exert some control over the direction and rate of it's spread.
Gift of Withering Touch: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have the ability to cause mortal beings to age upon physical contact. Humans can be brought from infancy to natural death in about 30 minutes. Dwarves take about three times that much. Elves and Goblins can be aged to physical maturity, but not beyond that point.
Gift of Amnesia: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have a hypnosis power capable of removing the last few minutes of a mortal's memory.

Gift of the Left Stone: Can be spent to convert a female or impregnate a mate. Instead of producing a son or a consort, this gift creates a fully functional female night troll. The traits gained depends on the female converted or consort impregnated.

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, Pregnant 2/?? Fear for Baby)
-Loincloth
-Oak Sword (Enchanted)
-Willow Sword (Enchanted)
-Steel Mace
-Steel Mace
-Wood Shovel
Alice, the 16 Year Old Human Woodsman (Healthy)
-Rope Reed Fiber Shirt
-Whale Leather Armor [Helm, Vest, Leggings, Boots, Gloves]
-Steel Combat Knife
-Steel Workman's Ax
-Rubber Wood Bow
-Human Leather Quiver [37 Steel Arrows]
-Coin Purse [33 Dwanmaiden Silver Coin, 3 Foghorn the Vile Aluminum Doubloons]

With a mighty leap you land at Alice's side and pull the bow from her hands. "Gwen has this covered. Don't bleed out."

Gwendolyn takes a swing at the second of the three elves, cutting off her weapon arm and sending the tree hugger falling to the floor in Agony. 1d20 = 14 + 3(Gwen's Skill) + 1(Survival Instinct Disabled) = 18

Alice nods and gestures to a nearby pile of sacks. "Rip off... a piece for me."

You do as instructed while across the room the final standing elf takes a swing at Gwen with his mace. The blow hits her hard in the leg. 1d20 = 14 + 1(Elf Skill) = 15

You pass a good sized square of fabric to Alice and she start binding her wound...

Gwendolyn meanwhile takes a mighty swing at the final elf with both of her blades. In a brown flash of polished wood the rookie guardsman is beheaded by one sword and bisected by the second. He falls to the ground in three separate yet equally dead pieces. 1d20 = 20 + 3(Gwen's Skill) + 1(Survival Instinct Disabled) = 24 (Nat 20! Fatality!)

Alice finishes binding her wound before finally giving into pain and passing out. You call Gwen over to tend to and watch over her while you deal with the ones caught in your traps. 1d20 = 15 + 2(Alice's Skill) - 2(In Pain) + 1(Help) = 16

At the hay pit you find the leader bent over and puking her guts out on the pit floor. A male recruit also lies stunned on the ground. You smirk and move to check the second pit. Inside a female elf is impaled by three spikes. No major organs or arteries have been pierced, so you suspect her death will be a slow, painful one.

Three other elves linger in states of various states of disabled or dying. The male archer who hurt Alice has managed to produce a knife and seems to be pondering suicide. The two other elves that Gwen disabled, one missing her arm and the other his manhood, lay upon the ground howling in pain. You suspect they will both bleed out if not treated soon, the woman faster than the eunuch.

Of course, there is still a healthy mage outside as well...

[QuakeIV]

Oh right the mage.

Chop a foot off of the male in the pit (the dazed one), then do so to the two that survived gwens onslaught.  After that I'd imagine we should go mage hunting, letting gwen experience the suffering/presumed fear of the victims to help develop the baby.  She could also double as a guard for Alice.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

I suggest to not care about the mage, instead we should put the barn into a time bubble with slowed time.
We need time to enjoy the sufferings, let Gwen feed on fear and make at least 2 conversions (maybe 3 or 4)

All enemies should stay alive as long as possible, so no to cutting limps, disabling in some other way is another thing

[Mlamlah]

Firstly, deal with the warrior leader and the other uninjured soul, finish both off quickly, we don't need surprises. After that we need to try to figure out what the mage is doing, if we can peek out without being seen or listen to him or whatever.
I don't suggest it, but if anything we should speed time in the barn *up* not down, we don't need to give our enemies more time to think of a way to deal with us.

[QuakeIV]

I don't suggest it, but if anything we should speed time in the barn *up* not down, we don't need to give our enemies more time to think of a way to deal with us.

Yeah, frankly slowing time down in the barn just makes us much more vulnerable.

[gman8181]

Decapitate the lead warrior in the pit and toss her head outside the barn as a warning to the Mage.  Also laugh loudly so the Mage can hear.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

Oh, yes I meant speeding up the time, just used the wrong word

It's a  bad idea to fight with enemy mage, we know nothing about him... and we are in a bad strategical position to face him... He is waiting for us, not vice versa
If we speed up the time we may allow Gwen to give birth ( that's why we need to kill survivors sloooowly) and convert at least 2 females. Then we'll ready to face next wave of the elves if retreat can launch it that fast

Really guys, killing elves fast it's a waste of fear

[gman8181]

Oh, yes I meant speeding up the time, just used the wrong word

It's a  bad idea to fight with enemy mage, we know nothing about him... and we are in a bad strategical position to face him... He is waitying for us, not vice versa
If we speed up the time we may allow Gwen to give birth ( that's why we need to kill survivors sloooowly) and convert at least 2 females. Then we'll ready to face next wave of the elves if retreat can launch it that fast

Really guys, killing elves fast it's a waste of fear

Decapitations can cause fear.  Well for the survivors anyway. 

[Corruptor]

We shouldn't kill the female warrior leader so hastily - we should restrain her, she could prove to be a strong consort.

Next, we should cripple the other wounded elves so that they die slowly and helplessly, to feed Gwen some fear.

The elf contemplating suicide gives us a good opportunity to deal with the mage. Go up to him, and make him a deal - he can die in agony at our hands, or he can live if he does but one little task for us. Tell him to call out to the mage, to shout triumphantly that the night trolls are dead but the artifact spear won't budge for those who have no magical talent. We should warn him beforehand that if his performance is unconvincing or treacherous, he will die in even greater agony than if he refuses
outright.

Then, assuming that goes well, we can lie in ambush for the mage, ready to take off his head with eon magic.

[GreatWyrmGold]

We shouldn't kill the female warrior leader so hastily - we should restrain her, she could prove to be a strong consort.

Next, we should cripple the other wounded elves so that they die slowly and helplessly, to feed Gwen some fear.

The elf contemplating suicide gives us a good opportunity to deal with the mage. Go up to him, and make him a deal - he can die in agony at our hands, or he can live if he does but one little task for us. Tell him to call out to the mage, to shout triumphantly that the night trolls are dead and the artifact spear won't budge for those who have no magical talent. We should warn him beforehand that if his performance is unconvincing or treacherous, his will die in even greater agony that if he refuses outright.

+1 to all, and to all a good night troll.

[gman8181]

Okay but if he doesn't go for our deal can we decapitate him and throw his head outside?

[Corruptor]

Okay but if he doesn't go for our deal can we decapitate him and throw his head outside?

+1 if that happens, so long as we prolong his pain a bit. After all, we're a man of our word. Er, troll of our word, rather.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Unless something happens like the mage coming to investigate, or Gwen being overwhelmed by the fear and going into labor, or a dragon crashes into the roof, or something.

[Mlamlah]

We shouldn't kill the female warrior leader so hastily - we should restrain her, she could prove to be a strong consort.

Next, we should cripple the other wounded elves so that they die slowly and helplessly, to feed Gwen some fear.

The elf contemplating suicide gives us a good opportunity to deal with the mage. Go up to him, and make him a deal - he can die in agony at our hands, or he can live if he does but one little task for us. Tell him to call out to the mage, to shout triumphantly that the night trolls are dead but the artifact spear won't budge for those who have no magical talent. We should warn him beforehand that if his performance is unconvincing or treacherous, he will die in even greater agony than if he refuses
outright.

Then, assuming that goes well, we can lie in ambush for the mage, ready to take off his head with eon magic.

This sounds good, the warrior could make a good consort, but these other elves are pretty useless, let them all die.

[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:
Arrow Lodged in Shoulder
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 (+5) "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..."
Communication (+2) "Even for one as hideous as myself, a silver tongue goes a long way!"
Night Creature Empathy (+1) "Because it pays to be friends with other night dwellers."
Fire Manipulation (+1) "Fire is one of the few things capable of scaring mortals as much as I do. It makes sense that I should master it."
Plant Empathy (+1) "I can use this skill to navigate the forest... among other things."

Inventory:
A cursed bracelet of plant reading [+1 when listening to plants] (Worn, right arm, boosts Plant Empathy in some situations)
2 Bound Elves (Slung over each shoulder)
Steel Buckler (Wielded, left arm)
An Elf-Tooth Charm Necklace of Healing (Worn)
Alchemist's Work Outfit [Shirt, Apron, Pants] (Worn)
-A Soul Catcher Necklace (Worn)
-3 Full Coin Purses [Unsorted] (In pocket)
-28 Lockpicks (In pocket)
-1 Handheld mirror (In pocket)
-2 Large Rubies (In Pocket)
-2 Platinum Ingots (In Pockets, Straining Garmet)
-1 Human Brain of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (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)
-Scorchedjade, An Artifact Rose Quartz Spear [Unknown Enchantment(s)]
-1 Large Knife (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Saber (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Steel Dagger (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
"Shit. Now I need to kill another human for Alchemy components. Wonderful..."

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 Communicator: Your Communication skill will increase if you succeed in 1 communication actions, or train extensively under a superior communicator.
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
Budding Lore Keeper of Notcheclaw: You will gain the loreminder [Notcheclaw] skill if you study her scripture or train with an instructor 4 more times.
Budding Priest of Notcheclaw: You will gain the Invocation [Notcheclaw] skill if you study her scripture or train with an instructor 2 more times.
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
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
Youth Speaker: Take a +1 to any attempt to communicate with a mortal who is under 30 (Or equivilant to being under 30 for non humans)

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. Bun in the Oven
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.
Gift of the Phoenix: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have flaming wings and the ability to ONCE rise from the ashes of death if properly cremated.
Gift of Inferno's Embrace: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be able to make itself as one with any sufficiently large blaize. While merged with a fire a night troll is nearly invincible, has the ability to materialize anywhere near it, and exert some control over the direction and rate of it's spread.
Gift of Withering Touch: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have the ability to cause mortal beings to age upon physical contact. Humans can be brought from infancy to natural death in about 30 minutes. Dwarves take about three times that much. Elves and Goblins can be aged to physical maturity, but not beyond that point.
Gift of Amnesia: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have a hypnosis power capable of removing the last few minutes of a mortal's memory.
Gift of Battlelust: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have thick natural armor and the ability to enter into a martial trance when cornered.

Gift of the Left Stone: Can be spent to convert a female or impregnate a mate. Instead of producing a son or a consort, this gift creates a fully functional female night troll. The traits gained depends on the female converted or consort impregnated.

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, Pregnant 3/?? Fear for Baby)
-Loincloth
-Oak Sword (Enchanted)
-Willow Sword (Enchanted)
-Steel Mace
-Steel Mace
-Wood Shovel
Alice, the 16 Year Old Human Woodsman (Healthy)
-Rope Reed Fiber Shirt
-Whale Leather Armor [Helm, Vest, Leggings, Boots, Gloves]
-Steel Combat Knife
-Steel Workman's Ax
-Rubber Wood Bow
-Human Leather Quiver [37 Steel Arrows]
-Coin Purse [33 Dwanmaiden Silver Coin, 3 Foghorn the Vile Aluminum Doubloons]

Throwing an area as large as the barn into a Time Bubble might be possible for a truly masterful Eon Mage such as your father, but there is no way in hell you could pull it off without resorting to a complicated and expensive ritual.

Gwendolyn informs you that Alice looks stable, so you instruct her to break the hands of all the other survivors while you deal with the injured elf contemplating his dagger. With another leap you land in front of him. "Drop the dagger mortal. Your death will not be that easy."

The elf begs for mercy. "Please, no. I don't wanna die! If that isn't an option I don't want to die in agony! I was just doing my job! Please..."

You smirk. "Your lucky. You will be the only one of your group of ten with a chance to carry on with your mortal elven life. Do exactly as I say, and no further harm will befall you. Disobey or mess up however and I will ensure that your death is more painful than those of the other's combined..."

The Archer blinks. "...What would you have me do?"

"Simple. Walk to the entrance and call out for the mage. Tell him that the trolls are dead, but the spear wont budge. Ask him to come in and investigate. I'll kill him, and you will be the sole survivor of your expedition; a hero." 1d20 = 13 + 2(Skill) = 15


The elf considers you offer for a few seconds before nodding. You help him to his feet and walk him closer to the entrance before finding a hiding place. You then signal for him to begin. The archer gives a rousing performance. "Archibald, get down here quick! The trolls are dead! Losses were heavy but victory is ours! Nobody left standing can lift the artifact spear! Come check it out!" 1d20 = 18 + 2(His Skill) = 20

The mage rushes into the barn and focus on him briefly: you had been preparing the spell ahead of time and are able to launch it before he can come to grips with the situation. Once more the spell is less than a total success; his head flickers a bit, and he stumbles to the ground disoriented. 1d20 = 2 + 5(Skill) + 1(Tattoos) + 3(Sneak Attack) = 11

It is a simple matter to bounce over to the incapacitated caster and finish him off with a few well placed thrusts of your spear. 1d20 = 8 - 3(Untrained Skill) + 2(Artifact Weapon) + 5(Incapacitated Foe) = 12

You take a deep breath and pause once more to take stock of the situation. The surviving elf waits by the exits, watching you with hope and fear, waiting to be told to leave. Alice rests unconscious in the corner, you are sure she will be out for a bit, and will likely want food and water when she wakes up. Gwendolyn has rounded up all the survivors (Even the one from the pit!) and has broken each of their remaining hands. She has put the survivors in a pile and begun to eat the one at the top.

She has arranged the pile intelligently; the ones closer to death will be eaten first at the top of the pile, and the resulting mess will trickle down and further frighten those being saved for last. The Axe Elf is at the bottom of the pile, so there is some time before you have to intervene if you wish to save her for yourself.

You now have to face the question of whether to convert your new consorts on site, or take them back to the tower first. You suspect it take Everpine some time to get another Posse together, especially after they hear of the fate that befell the first. Still... if you want to be safe there is no harm in killing or delaying the survivor to buy yourself more time.

"Night Trolls: 1 - Everpine: 0! Booooya!"

Your first major combat victory has earned you a new gift!