Turn 156
"Well of course, I didn't want to be eaten and didn't want to kill them either. Worry not, I will resolve this problem I have caused."
Seek out the local druids to explain my interference on the matter (and if the man eaters wake up while imps are still standing amongst them, well, that solves their hunger issues). If imps know where to find them, then employ this knowledge, otherwise rely on whispers of the forest. Make two essences on the way. Maybe I'll be someday free of distractions and able to focus on more important study of nature.
CMP [4+1=5]
POT [2+1=3]
CMP [2]
POT [3]
CMP [5+1-2=4]
POT [6+1-2=5]
Imps had no clue where to find a druid, mostly because they never cared that much but also because they tended to wander around a lot. Druids never had any problem finding one another, and Shias suspected they listened to the forest to find out where they all were. Replicating the search in an unfamiliar forest was rather complicated, and the spell Shias sent out returned with only an approximate location of a druid. It remained active for some time, and managed to get Shias close enough for the druid to find him. Bearded figure in a undyed linen robe walked out from the trees and greeted Shias.
"Greetings brother. What brings you to our forest?"Have castle take me to where Jiksap is. Craft 3 essences.
CMP [6+1+1=8]
POT [3+1+1=5]
CMP [5+1+1-1=6]
POT [1+1+1-1=2]
CMP [4]
POT [2]
Bob wandered aimlessly through the tower, but soon found himself next to the door to the council chambers. Jiksap was inside, possibly. It was hard to tell from under the archaic diving suit, but he was surrounded by various mechanical parts and was performing a ritual of some sot with them. Unless another machine mage appeared on the island, he had to be Jiksap.
Damn it... I just want to not die! Why don't you and I see eye to eye, magic? Chorkinaan condenses more of the same material onto the shield, attempting to turn the razor sharp grip round and add a wide rim around the bowl, which should hopefully bring the shield to a usable size. 1 +1/+1 essence. Hopefully, this will render the shield usable, even if it ends up an awkwardly sized buckler. That bowl's catching of weapons could come in handy anyway.
Actually, I'm being too sane about this... I need to step over the boundaries of the original plan once in a while. This could provide a VERY interesting backup, heh heh heh! The grip is razor sharp on both sides, right? The part facing in towards the shield as well as facing out away from it? If that's the case, chorkinaan adds some material with no asked properties onto the INSIDE of the bowl, to create a grip in order for him to wield the shield, using the razor-sharp grip as a weapon, with the bowl acting as a really nice handguard. No essences. (If that's not the case, the plan with a big strike-through on it happens.)
Chorkinaan looked at the shield which was messed up in all ways possible, but where there were flaws, he saw opportunities. He conjured some more of indescribable material he used and created a handle on the other side of the shield, creating sorts of improvised sharpened knuckles. The nonsharp handles on the other side were rather thin, however, and Chorkinann did not want to find out what happened if physicality was broken and magic that held it unwound.
Summon a cluster of mobile sharp cubes, using 3 +1/+1 essences and 2 +1/+0 essences.
CMP [1+1+3+2-1-1-2=3]
POT [5+1+3=9]
LUCK [10]
Cuberac felt that it was about time to rearm himself. The cube cloud from before worked out reasonably well, aside from all the times they didn’t, even if that was all the time. This time, just as he began casting the spell he felt it running away from him. The spell interpreted his will as a vague suggestion at best, and to Cuberac's terrified fascination, began bending into entirely too many edges. The result was a cube that appeared to be entirely blunt, but still managed to cut Cuberac's finger when he poked it. The blades were hidden somewhere, possibly higher dimensions.
Wayfarer was silent as he processed this new development.
Wayfarer then attempted to work his sword out of the ground and use it as a shield.
PM action.
SPD [5] vs [2] vs [1+1=2]
STR [3]
CMP [2+1=3]
POT [6+1=7]
LUCK [9]
DEX [4+1=5]
END [5] DEX [2+1+1=4]{sneak attack + immobilized} STR [4]
END [1]
Wayfarer rushed to his sword raised it out of the ground and placed it against Viznor as a shield. It was a decent idea, and massive size of the sword served the defensive purpose rather well. However, it did have a flaw. It became apparent as Viznor again caused the ground to bind to Wayfarer and hold him in place. The massive size and slow turning rate allowed Viznor to just fly from another side and shoot Wayfarer in the back. The arrow hurt and it seemed to had hit something rather important, possibly the liver, but it was not immediately fatal. But before Wayfarer could start getting used to never being able to drink again, the rest of his organs turned for the worse swiftly and violently. Shimmering black sword appeared pierced through his stomach, and just after the sword, Jase appeared behind Wayfarer in his elemental form, holding said sword. Wayfarer fell into darkness from which he would not rise.
Summon 2 golden eagles,use all non-chaotic essences(adds up to +5/+5)
CMP [4+1+5-1-1=8]
POT [6+1+5=12]
Seva looked through his expansive memories of birds and chose one that would work until he could finish his large project. Magic congealed in his hand and he tossed a pair of Golden Eagles into the air. They glided around in a circle and landed on Seva's shoulders. Crystal bird, deprived from its usual perching place, landed on Seva's head. Its claws dug it a bit painfully as it searched for a better grip on an object too round for it to perch comfortably.
+4 essences, and try to make yet another ring.
wait no
Try to make the ring again, and then +3 essences.
that was close
{You have been blessed by the RNG. What have you sacrificed, I may use it in the future}
CMP [6+1+1-1-1=6]
POT [6+2+1=9]
CMP [6+1+1-1=7]
POT [5+2+1-1=7]
CMP [6]
POT [5+2+1-2=6]
CMP [3+1+1-3=2]
POT [5]
Gloomy again attempted to create a ring of curses and bind it to the book. It went significantly better this time, the ring was shaped like a half dozen spiders clutching together in a net. Gloomy put the ring on as last of the slippery fingers curse faded. It glittered beautifully in the aetherlight.
((Missed a few turns, but I'm still around.))
Have another go at attempting to disintegrate Bernardo.
SPD [1] vs [1-1=0]
CMP [2+1=3]
POT [1+1=2]
STR [6]
DEX [3]
END [5]
Xom was faster that Bernardo but his reflexive approach that allowed him to move faster resulted in a spell that caused his hair to flash with all colors of the rainbow and fall off in bunches. Bernardo took the opportunity to get physical and possibly disrupt his enemy. His swing was certainly strong enough to cause some serious damage. Xom managed to block the fist meant for his face but it still hurt him at least as much as it did Bernardo, and Sheriff managed to break a few of his fingers with the impact.
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