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[Xardalas]

Spoiler: If your a old suggester, Please read this. (click to show/hide)

This is the link to the older thread. Due to numerous changes I've made to the mechanics as well as pretty much deciding to scrap some of my sillier ideas, I decided it would be easier to make a new thread. I'd hate for new people to read over the old thread and then wonder why everything changed suddenly. I have changed several of the game mechanics rather drastically to make it easier on myself when writing up the updates. I highly suggest that you reread all the mechanics located in the post directly below this one.http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=132835.0

Spoiler: Information Recap! Read me if your new or you need a refresher! (click to show/hide)

Important Characters

Sjamn'd, Oldest member of the Sud'kar tribe. He is the last remaining Shaman in the tribe. He is the spiritual leader and de-facto leader of the tribe despite his advanced age. He has extensive knowledge about the swamps surrounding the tribe location and some knowledge of magics despite having lost all of his magical energies when the Unknown God vanished. He speaks in Green.

Selind'a, was in charge of the garrison at Ved'on. She's a skilled swordswoman and a competent battle commander. She held the defenses in the town till the lizard-folk had time to escape and flee. She is now currently in command of what is left of the Sud'kar Tribe's military forces. She speaks in Red.

Known Deity's

Unknown God was the previous Deity of the Sud'kar. Disappeared when the Twisted attacked. Unknown is deceased or if fled. No name is known.

Twisterious is the deity responsible for the utter destruction and systematic slaughter of nearly the entire Sud'kar tribe. Is the deity responsible for the roaming hordes of Twisted that roam across the lands. His current location is unknown. His power is beyond vast. Physical Avatar is unknown.

Alterious is a deity who is part of the Triumvirate. He is known for drinking alcoholic drinks. You remember a rather distinct fear for the 'alcohol' this deity favors.  His followers are comprised of solely dwarfs. You believe his followers number close to three hundred. They live in the vast caverns beneath the Triumvirate's city. His appearance is that of a short, stubbish being with a beard that is actually longer than he is tall! A multitude of mosses and fungi seem to coat the beard, a tankard of some stiff, acidic smelling drink in his hand. He's almost round in appearance with his protruding belly. His physical avatar is unknown. He is the 'oldest' deity present in the Triumvirate. His sphere's are unknown.

Tylus is a deity part of the Triumvirate. He is rather paranoid about losing his followers. His followers are mostly human with the occasional dwarf or elf thrown in. He has close to four hundred followers within the city. His appearance is that of a small, short bookish human. His skin tainted faintly blue and the place where his eyes is nothing more than a swirl of blue-purple energy. he is wearing long robes that cover his entire body. His face is hidden beneath a hood. His physical Avatar is unknown. He is the youngest deity present in the Triumvirate. His sphere's are unknown.

Trinna is a deity part of the Triumvirate. She is the only 'female' of the Triumvirate. She seems to be the calmest of the three or the most reserved. She has only two hundred followers within the city. Her followers are solely elves. Her appearance is that of a  tall, lithe, very feminine and curvy female. Points tipping her ears as she smiles at you, each of her teeth look to be serrated, with jagged, sharp pointed ends. The smile is honestly rather disturbing. Her 'clothing' appears to be some kind of a living plant that hugs tightly to her body.

Misc. Information

Battle of Ved'on, It was arguably the turning point in the Sud'kar and Twisted war. On this day, the Unknown God who was the previous deity of the Sud'kar vanished. Without his disappearance, led to the failures of all the magical energies within the tribe right as the main Twisted force arrive. With no magical support and the lack of deity to shield against the chaotic energies and magics assailing Ved'on's walls. The city quickly fell.

You are Seklus, Guardian of the Swamps and Life-Bringer. Your chosen Avatar to walk the mortal planes with is the mighty Ankylosaurus. You are nearly thrice the height of one of the lizard-folk. You thought your design for the avatar had been rather impressive, It was a towering, lithe beast of dirt and moss. Thin slates of rock acting as scales, dirt layered underneath the rocks providing the mass and general structure of your form. Intertwined with the dirt is hundreds upon hundreds of thick swamp vines, acting as the tendons and muscles of your body.

You are the chosen deity of the Sud'kar Tribe. A once proud and prosperous empire driven into ruin and destruction by their foes, known as the Twisted. The Twisted [Formerly known as the Udonii.] are a collection of animals, creatures, unearthly beings and humanoids that came into contact with a strong source of chaotic-life energy. It has twisted and turned their bodies into misshapen mindless beasts.

The Sud'kar Tribe is compromised entirely of lizard-folk. The Sud'kar are your followers. They were once strong, however the ravages of time and the unrelenting advance of the Twisted have nearly annihilated their numbers. Only a small handful remain of them. They had one diety previously before. You know very little about this Unknown God beyond the fact that he disappeared or fled on the day of the greatest battle in the Sud'kar History.


The remainders of your people are set up in the vast, southern swamps. The tribe is settled into a small within the swamp. It's settled down on the small patch of elevated ground. There is a single, ancient slumbering willow tree in the center of the village. It has the beginnings of a hidden watchtower built among it's branches. At the base of the tree is a large, communal circular tent.  It's currently serving as the sleeping quarters for the tribefolk. Directly to the left and right of the communal circular tent lay a single medium sized tent on either side. Food supplies are mixed between the two tents along with various other belongings.

Surrounding the clearing are very densely packed trees and swamp vines meshed together. It's very well hidden from the outside. Anyone not used to dwelling within the swamps would likely have issues trying to navigate the dense mess. All the land around the camp, excluding the elevated land lays beneath three feet of murky water, though it doesn't affect the lizardfolk who are used to moving and living in such conditions. The surrounding swamps are abundant with plant and animal life. Your people have enough food to last for about a week.


What do you do? All actions in bold please.

Spoiler: GM's note. (click to show/hide)

If your wondering why the writing style changed significantly, it's because I found it easier to just recap the entire game this way instead of the usual view I write from. The posts after this will be written from Seklus' view.

Spoiler: Stats (click to show/hide)

Followers:50 (Is the total count of Tribesmen and Warriors.)
     Tribesmen:40 [Generic Labor Source used for everyone. Can form Militias. Poor Fighters.]
     Warriors:10 [Bonus to Combat. Trained fighters.]
Current power:50
Power income:5
Power upkeep:0

Spoiler: Known Locations (click to show/hide)

A vast mountain region lays towards the north beyond the swamps. Massive mountain range scaling up into the peaks. The entire area is devoid of any uncorrupted life. Chaotic creatures roam these lands freely. Twisterious' domain lays somewhere within this area.

Far to the north lay the ruins of Verd'on. The once proud town reduced to ruins. The swamp has overtaken the city remains. About three miles south of the town lays a Nullified Chaotic Node hidden within a ancient stone in a clearing. The mushroom strain you introduced into the swamp cover the ancient stone, temporarily nullifying it's effects on the environment.

About three dozen miles to the east, lays the city under the control of the Triumvirate. The city is rather massive, stone walls surrounding the city.  There are six towers along the walls. Each one holds some kind of contraption. You imagine that they are some kinda of siege defense device. There is a single massive gate wedged in between two towers. Beneath the city run a massive maze of tunnels and large rooms.

Spoiler: Heroic Units (click to show/hide)

Sjamn'd, Sud'kar Elder Shaman. Lost Magic. (Unknown Reason). Adviser. Perfect Health.
Selind'a, Sud'kar Veteran Commander. Troop Commander. Military Adviser. Perfect Health.

[Xardalas]

Spoiler: Game Mechanics! (click to show/hide)

Your Avatar is the physical manifestation of your god in the world. It is one of the very few ways in the game that will allow you to act directly and directly shape the world at your fingertips. Your avatar is special, it grows in power as you do and weakens when you do. Consider it the way a god basically flaunts his power in the world. It can be a weapon of total destruction on the battlefield or something as a simple as a sign of hope to your followers. Actions that effect your Avatar will also directly impact you, while you cannot be killed if your avatar falls in battle, you can expect to suffer a energy loss and it for it to have a heavy, negative effect on your followers.  I.E. Your god's avatar falling in battle gives a rather heavy morale loss for your side.

Your Followers are the way your god gains his energy. The more followers you have, the more energy you gain per turn, the more powerful your avatar is. If, for whatever reason your god loses all of his followers, you do not disappear immediately. However, you will suffer a rather hefty -40 power a turn till you gain a follower. So, while it is not a instant death, I wouldn't be able to see you surviving for long without them.

Heroic Units are strong followers that you obtain from special events in game. They give you a special bonus to certain actions within game that I take into account. They are special units. They are very rare, exceptionally gifted people who are able to influence events on a scale beyond normal people.

"Sphere" Nodes are spirals of energy from a single, magical sphere forced into a small area and bound there. Over time the energy will leak out into the surrounding environment, often having effects that can be seen and noticed for miles away from the origin point. They slowly, over time shift the environment to reflect whatever energy the node is made out of. As an example, a life node, would say, over time make increase the life-force of the surrounding animals and plant-life. Depending on the amount of 'power' used to create the node, this can have very effects. On the minor end of the scale, it could do something as simple as increasing the bounty of crops or making the nearby wildlife healthier. On the more extreme side, it could cause the plant-life to quite literally become sentient and take on a life of it's own. All Nodes require a upkeep that varies depending on how powerful it is.

Power is the generic term used to measure a god's strength. Power is used up from casting spells, creating Nodes, healing and all of that lovely jazz causes you to expend power. Power is also expended using your Avatar for very strenuous tasks, or when you suffer damage in battle.

Idols are object that are spiritually significant to one god or another. They are often a holy symbol of that deity's followers. Idols have several uses. The foremost use, if a idol is set inside of a temple or a shrine, it further improves the power that is gained from worshiping at that location. The second use is, A idol reduces the power cost for spells/godly acts used within a certain radius of the idol.

'Sphere' Crystals are condensed energy of from a certain sphere of power compressed into a physical form. They are expensive power-wise to make, however they are often used as trade-goods for various deities. They allow you to perform small magical acts using a different sphere. They are not cost effective to make. It takes roughly ten power to make a 'Sphere crystal of your chosen sphere containing one power. I.E, ten to one ratio to make them.

Spoiler: Journal Entries(Little RP snippets) (click to show/hide)

Sud'kar Tribe/Empire Journals
Ved'on Siege
Pre-fall Ved'on
Pre-Chaotic God, Daily life in Ved'on

Spoiler: Bestiary(Race & Beast Information) (click to show/hide)

The Lizardfolk are as the name implies, a race of thin scaled lizardmen living in the southern swamps. Their race is numerous and plentiful and they are of average intelligence. The common lizardman looks roughly like this. The height for the race varies but they are normally seen standing between four to five feet in height. Their bodies are lithe and streamlined for cutting through the thick swampland and to aid in traversing the murky waters. They are commonly thought to be amphibious though it is a lie, they lack the gills to breathe beneath the water though they are capable of holding their breath for upwards of fifteen minutes. They have four serrated claws on each hand, acting as their fingers. As such most of their tools and gears tend to be rather sturdy and slash resistant to avoid having it break or cut apart when handled by them. Lizardmen pic

The Elves are a tall, slender race. Their skin tends to be a deathly pale pallor despite living in near constant sunlight. The average height of a elf tends to be around roughly seven feet in height. They are never shorter than six feet in height. Their bodies are lithe and thin, their teeth are sharpened into points. They have pointed ears. Their arms and legs are elongated. They have six fingers to a hand. They have no qualms eating sentient flesh. They can be often found living in cities or high up in the trees in the massive jungles. It has been joked, that some of the jungle dwelling elves, can claim that have gone their entire lives without touching the ground.

The Dwarves are a short, stout race. Their skin tends to be a dark brown. The average height of a dwarf tends to be around three to four feet in height.  They often have beards layered with thick moss and fungi. They have three fingers to a hand.  It is nearly impossible to tell the gender of a dwarf without stripping it down and shaving it's beard. They can often be found in massive, sprawling fortress' above the ground or in cities deep beneath the earth.

The Twisted are a collection of animals, creatures, unearthly beings and humanoids that came into contact with a strong source of chaotic-life energy. It has twisted and turned their bodies into misshapen mindless beasts. It is rare to find a creature that has become one of the Twisted that still retains some degree of intelligence. Twisted come in several different 'castes'. The 'castes' determine the power and the purpose of the creatures.

[Xardalas]

A Just-incase reserve!

[sjm9876]

Are we continuing from where we left off at the RP sequence?

Also, what happened with Sek'larsa (I think his name was) and his contract? Or are contracts gone now?

[10ebbor10]

Anyway, actions:

Create a well within the village. Less expensive than rerouting the river, and still usefull.
Finish the construction of the Idol

[Prophet]

((Yay this is back!  ))

[Xardalas]

Are we continuing from where we left off at the RP sequence?

Also, what happened with Sek'larsa (I think his name was) and his contract? Or are contracts gone now?

Here I was thinking I had everything down and posted. Naturally, I just had to miss something. >.< Yeah. I removed them. I don't think they added that much to the game and they were essentially another stat for me to keep track of. Which is namely the reason I reworked so much stuff.

Although, if that many people actually enjoyed them, I could give it a bit more thought and rework it back into the game.

As for the RP sequence, consider it ended for now. Yeah, we are pretty much continuing right where we had left off and I went on my loonnnnggg Hiatus.


Also, on that note. I will be leaving for a trip to Texas today. Depending on how I feel, I might not drive straight through to it from where I'm at. So the update might take a few days to get here. Don't worry, I won't (hopefully!) be dropping this again for quite a while.

[kaian-a-coel]

My ankylosaurus is back! :3

[sjm9876]

Would it be worth collecting the chaos node and seeing if we can use it/drain it?

[10ebbor10]

Would it be worth collecting the chaos node and seeing if we can use it/drain it?

Chaos is bad. Like really bad. It's what killed the previous gods, corrupted many, destroyed much of our current civilization and I don't think we can control it.

[sjm9876]

Aye, we'd have to be very careful to keep it nullified. However, it wouldn't hurt to have a backup plan in case the Triumvirate change their minds.

though that was just a vague, floating suggestion for later. Nothing urgent.

So, +1 for Well and idol

[birdy51]

You don't control chaos. No matter how you try to temper it, it will eventually spiral out of control. Chaos Theory!

[sjm9876]

Control. Nah, you'd just peel the mushrooms off and leg it

[birdy51]

We could always embrace the madness. That's sure to have good results when we accept the fact that nothing is real and real is nothing.

[RAM]

Or try to convert chaos energy into something more palatable, which is probably what the mushrooms are doing.

P.S.
 You should add a post linking ot this thread in the old thread for people who use the "Show new replies" button.