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[gman8181]

Please cut the deck, as many times as you wish so long as all the piles are relatively equal, and choose a pile.

Grauel cuts the deck and pulls a pile towards himself.

[Andres]

(I always figured we had aspects present at the Council meta-location anyway. Unless you happen to play a mopey withdrawn god.)

((god of Depression? I could play that))

(Then we'd suffer the same problem as when Azem was the god of Greed but Yaos out-greeded him by a frikkin mile, except this time it's Azem doing the usurping.)

EDIT: (Does anyone remember how Yaos out-greeded Azem? I seem to have forgotten.)

[hector13]

((I don't really know how we're doing this, since it has literally no effect on the game shall we annoy KJP with it?))

Takes the other, and reveals the top card, not taking his eyes of Grauel

[gman8181]

((Your choice. I was literally playing solitaire when I wrote that. It was just for kicks while I was checking in on the thread and to keep active.))

Grauel keeps his many more eyes on Fortuna while chuckling to himself.

[Andres]

"I'd like to remind the other gods that I made a proposal to permakill the Merman Emperor. Perhaps we should vote on it?"

[Vgray]

One of the godly card players might draw a card with a picture of Azem on it.

[hector13]

((I'd rather not bother KJP with it. Only issue is I don't know if you won't cheat this is hugely important, donchaknow?

RNG seems the best idea.

Set it so it's between 1 and 13, highest number wins. Seeing as I'm the god of luck, though, I think I should be able to do it between 3-13, to represent my ultra-luck.

Edit: There's actually a card drawing thing for it link if you prefer. Same rules for me though, no chance for aces or twos, given my luck

Further edit: Azem, you can pick a card you'd like to appear on out of a regular deck (clubs/spades/diamonds/hearts 2-10, J, Q, K, A and 2 jokers) if you want.))

[gman8181]

(Sounds good. Not sure why you'd be worried about me cheating on a game without any stakes.)

(I swear on my life I got a 13 on the first try but I couldn't bear to do that to you so I did it a second time on the first link)

Shows a 9.

[hector13]

((was just kidding, I have... some kind of sense of humour))

I got a 6

[Vgray]

(Azem is the king of diamonds obviously.)

[gman8181]

((was just kidding, I have... some kind of sense of humour))

I got a 6

Luck is a fickle thing.

Shows 5.

See?

[hector13]

((was just kidding, I have... some kind of sense of humour))

I got a 6

Luck is a fickle thing.

Shows 5.

See?

Of course, I've lost, or at least not gained, many followers as a result of this perceived capriciousness.

A ((bloody!!)) 3

I'm lulling you into a false sense of security. Obviously...

[gman8181]

1.

See, it could be worse.

[hector13]

13.

Examines the card closely

What the heck is Azem doing on the cards?

Oh, well... I get lucky at just the time I don't need it. Maybe I am too fickle...

((that's the last one, should go to bed now, hopefully actually manage to sleep this time))

[Kilojoule Proton]

Tick 102: The un-return of ? ? ?

Spoiler: misc, check here first if there are issues (click to show/hide)

The proto-star still needs a lot of time to become remotely habitable. Planets don't form in a millennium even in ideal conditions.

Freebies: If you want some planets usable for the game, either spend Essence for it the proper way, get the other players to agree to change the fundamental scope/scale of the game, or be prepared to wait endlessly. As this is the reason Essence even exists, there will be no appeals on issues like these. There may be countless  other planets and stars out there, but we're not playing Star Conquest Galactic Warlords Space Wars Logistics Edition or something like that. I don't mind switching over to something like this if there's enough of a demand for it, though. It's just that it clashes strongly with the scope of YG.

(KI'Tork and Joha: Did I get the right proposal(s)?)

Books: Looks like tonight's going to be a writing night. I hope the quality's OK.

Bothering with card games: Inconsequential stuff actually doesn't bother me at all. As it happens, I already have a script for drawing cards without replacement (partly because of a Savage Worlds campaign and partly because there's a god of Luck)

Consequential stuff masquerading as inconsequential stuff to abuse discounts, however...

Correspondences: I'd guess K♠ Fusil, Q♠ Malakath, J♠ Tykki, K♥ Darruth, Q♥ Atropos, J♥ Kit?, K♦ Azem, Q♦ Joha, J♦ Alprozem, K♣ Cim, Q♣ Grauel?, and J♣ Vartija?. Coincidentally, there are 13 constellations for each of the Keshan and Slytha systems.

Cyrix has blessed those who joined the party and left them with a flock of messenger owls for listening to the community's requests and prayers and given them an unspecified artifact. Cyrix has also distributed small bags of seeds that relieve stress and worries.

Neron has appeared before the Merfolk Emperor as a massive snake of ice.

Merfolk Emperor: "I am or will soon be the emperor of Keshan. I am a high-born Merman."

The Drrol says it will show goodness and make peace (creepily) to mortals.

Nikjol now has three great green oceans brighter in the deeps. KI'Tork suggests making the water warm all the time.

Melyssa has tripled the Flagellants and created the Maiming Moles.

Fortuna:
"Because I thought you cared about them."
The travelling entertainers have begun their journey to Chance.
"Look at my wonderfully large cheek pouches!"
"Can you curse my luck for this game completely?"
"Those entertainers are great!"

Neron has spread the icy seeds across Nikjol. The original planted icy seed has begun producing crystalline buds, some of which have begun blooming.

KI'Tork has placed a massive cup next to a Luminee village. The Luminee immediately begin repurposing it as a bunker in case the merfolk army comes. KI'Tork has also distributed a gallon of hot cocoa to each member of the set of followers that worship KI'Tork and Neron.

Azem has promised to give Malakath 8E to be paid back as 10E on T112 (unenforced). Malakath does not have the capacity to hold this.

Fortuna has created around 20M Turonni.

At the Dragonsmeet are Azem, Malakath, Grauel, Darruth, and Atropos. The Ikakus chat about chi utilization and the Gem Dragons discuss contracts, legalese, and lawmancy. There are many thousands of Gem Dragons on the new planet and about a hundred Ikakus on each of Keshan and Slytha. Darruth appears to be taking notes somehow on the present dragons. Malakath ogles Darruth. Alprozem and his family are relaxing and devouring some beryls. Atropos has served some drinks from a magic teapot.

Atropos has teleported in and not poked Malakath in the ribs! Malakath does not twitch and seems not very annoyed, leaving the existence of godly souls up for continued debate. Atropos returns to serving drinks and mingling with the guests.

Atropos continues killing the Merfolk. The Emperor is available for contact (but does not actively seek out anyone in particular).

Darruth has pledged to oppose Malakath attempting to summon Joha's assistance to kill Atropos, kill her, and drain her.

Tykki: "As you command, Sir."

Malakath has left the Dragonsmeet abruptly.

Tykki has ended up not doing anything and cannot find Malakath.

Malakath has read some non-divine books on skyfeatures.

Spoiler: List of Skyfeatures, by Fusille (no relation) (click to show/hide)

Keshan and Konva
The Dagger     Associated with duels, treachery, and death by foul play.
The Shield     Associated with protection, honor, and fortifications.
The Lance     Associated with lightning, speed, and cavalry.
The Hammer     Associated with craftsmen, the earth, and raw power.
The Staff     Associated with law, travel, and domesticated animals
The Crown     Associated with nobility, nations, and wealth.
The Dragon    Associated with greed, lizards, and disaster.
The Seraph   Associated with heavens, mercy, and truth, dimensional magic
The Human   Associated with humans,ambition, and perfection
The Ring    Associated with marriage, enchantment, and beauty
The Rose   Associated with lies, guilt, and broken hearts
Slytha
The Claw     Associated with the wilds, bare handed combat, and hunters.
The Sword     Associated with justice, war, and victory.
The Eye     Associated with navigation, knowledge, and insanity.
The Lady     Associated with love, children, and water.
The Gravestone     Associated with the dead, debts, and entropy.
The Phoenix     Associated with fire, healing, and fortune.
The Ship     Associated with sailors, trade, and wind.
The Candle   Associated with heroism, light, and penance
The Ikaku   Associated with energy, fighting spirit, and friendship
The Pentagram   Associated with rituals, iron, and milk
The Horse   Associated with duty, swords, and heroes

(Mountwyrms dying: How do birds die when they have wings and should be able to fly away from hunters with slingshots?)

Melyssa:
"I have opened the BAKERY OF PAIN! Want a loaf?"
"How do the Flagellants get to experience so much pain?"
"I think this man is an infiltrator against our Glorious Resistance. Any advice?"

KI'Tork has opened up Orphanage Monasteries on both worlds, checked on Nikjol, and created 900 000 Kobolds.

Books on fusions between gods seem to indicate that it is both expensive and carries a high risk of complications ranging from lesser results such as sphere exchange to annihilation even for those of seemingly similar spheres. The ease of fusion appears to be positively correlated with Void influence, but no experiments have been conducted to establish a causal relationship if causality even exists with the Void's meddling.

Grauel has begun playing solitaire. The Grue Dragons in attendance seem to be literally chewing the scenery. Many stand around watching them eat rock and sand. Fortuna has asked to join the game of solitaire. Grauel and Fortuna have begun an undescribed card game. Grauel and Fortuna each have half of the deck.
Fortuna: J 6 3 K♦
Grauel: 9 5 1

Atropos has continued Serac's tradition of making punctuation tangible by scattering question marks throughout the worlds.

Merfolk Emperor: "Gods and goddesses of the Council! I am now satisfied with my conquest and will begin rebuilding in the conquered territories. An army is not good only for fighting, after all. The CKG will...be left undisturbed for now."

This update's constellations are the Ring and Horse.

(Cyrix: -3E, Melyssa: -4E, Fortuna: -8E, KI'Tork: -3E, Malakath: +3E, Azem: -3E)

Spoiler: Features (click to show/hide)

Skyfeatures: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=144704.msg5731808#msg5731808 (maintained by Happerry/Anath)
Skyfeatures: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=144704.msg5842048#msg5842048 (maintained by Andres/Yaos/Malakath)
Bestiary: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=144651.msg5779202;topicseen#msg5779202 (maintained by Andres/Yaos/Malakath)
Bestiary: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=144704.msg5966457#msg5966457 (maintained by Cptn Kaladin Anrizlokum/Atropos)

Spoiler: Deities (click to show/hide)

Cim the Lawgiver (Order, Law): 24/49, 15-16
Fusil (Weapons): 14/29, 9-10
Azem (Wealth, Trade): 59/61, 8-9
Khaziraad (Architecture, Improvement): 10/31, 7-8
Kli (Balance, Sacrifice): 72/72, 6-7
Grauel (Hunger, Decay): 39/44, 17-18
Serac (Oceans, Bubbles): 5/27, 0-0
The Light (Light): 55/55, 6-7
Joha (Life): 50/50, 10-11
Darruth (Goodness, Protection): 5/27, 8-9
Quéßäre (Deception, Guile): 26/26, 6-7
KI'Tork (Kitchens, Satisfaction): 7/22, 8-9
Malakath (Souls, Blood): 23/23, 6-7
Atropos (Death, Dust): 5/31, 7-8
Melyssa (Torture): 22/23, 3-4
Fortuna (Luck): 5/22, 7-8
Raptil (Hunting): 22/23, 1-2
Cyrix (Harvest): 15/20, 4-5

Neron (Ice): 9/24, 7-8 (Safe stasis)
Artisanii (Arts, Inspiration): 24/24, 2-3 (Sealed away)
Varee (Randomness): 6/31, 3-4 (Sealed away)
Carmine (Exploration, Science): 21/21, 1-2 (Sealed away)

Spoiler: Council rules (click to show/hide)

These are all subject to addition, removal, and change by you. They can effect changes in the game's core rules (mechanics), administrative laws (voting requirements, seniority privilegs, &c.) or the natural rules (light does not exist, gravity is repulsive, giant animals can fly like birds, &c.).
`Administrative:
A bill must be supported by at least 50% of active players to pass if unopposed.

A bill must achieve 60% support in order to pass if opposed.

Players may flame the host if he has been inactive for at least two (2) UTC days.

Council resolutions will not be counted until at least a major tick has passed.

Council-produced creations are not to be tampered with without council approval. Failure to comply will result in the automated initiation of a trial.

03.01: Only deities supporting a proposal enter the Essence pool

04.03: Remove proposals stagnant for 3 ticks or double opposed to supported for 1 tick <0>

Proposals at [IMMINENT PASS] will pass immediately if 80% of the Support or Oppose votes are Support votes.

34.05: A trial will end after 2 integer ticks (from Tx to Tx+2) with votes tallied based solely on support and opposition. Conflict results in comparing support and opposition.

Starter Code of Conduct:
I. Thou Shall Not Cause Megadeaths Or Extinction Events
II. Thou Shall Not Seek the Death of Another God
III. Thou Shall Not Force Mortals To Worship You
IV. Thou Shall Not Force Mortals Not To Worship Other Gods
V. Thou Shall Not Break The Universe

Active players are those who have posted in the last three (3) UTC days.

35.01: Arrange for a Void study committee
36.00.1: Trials held for assault, murder, or attempted murder last only for a tick (4-2/13) [EXTEND TO T42] [PASSED]

Natural:
02.00.b: Created race(s) is not/are not all immortal <?>
02.01.a: Sapients and not sentients are the dominant mortals to be created <?>
02.02: Support reincarnation in general <0-1>
02.02.1: Support looped reincarnation (i.e. between two worlds)
02.04: Create a spirit and a corporeal realm <48/77, (6-7/11-13)>
02.04.1: Bifurcate corporeal realm <6-7 (0-1)>
03.06: Make constellations without needing council permission
02.01.a.2: Support free will for mortals <0>
03.04.1: 03.04 for first two planets <0>
03.00: Build 3 million sapient humanoids evenly split between Material World 1 and Material World
02.03: Create up to ~30 total immortal, godinalized servants <13-14 (3-4)>
02.04.3: Support further amendment to Valkiss' proposal <?>
03.06.1: Make magical constellations that influence magic on the worlds
03.09: Name the two partitions Keshan and Slytha
04.01: Create grand ecumenical temples for every race <High 3-4>
12.01: Anath's five-part starter code of conduct
18.01: Create monstrous flora and fauna <?>

21.00: Make a gas giant for each system <15-16 (2-3)>
24.00: Create the Plane of Death and Battle <1-2 (0-1)>

35.00: Put constellations in order and in a cycle as opposed to randomly
35.01: Arrange for a Void study committee
40.00: New races must not be negatively acted upon from the mortals' perspective for at least 3 ticks

43.01: Refill the Library's supply of Void books
66.00: Disband the Human Empire and grant the citizens self-determination
75.01: Have non-votes count as Abstains

79.01: Contain the summoning/Void activity <4 (2)>

80.02.4: As above but for 4 ticks
80.05.2: Proposals require seconding by two other gods to pass
80.06: Resolve proposals at tick n+3 at the earliest
79.05: Silence Fusil permanently
85.01: Insta-pass proposals supported by 75% of active deities
85.00: Forbid Void-worshippers from using magic
86.00: Lift the limitation on magic
86.01: Encourage mortals to petition gods for magic
88.01: Burn the Lich!
95.00.1: 95.00 refers only to Darruth and Malakath
97.00: Have a celebration for the 100th tick
80.05.2.2: A total of 3 gods must support a proposal to allow the possibility of passing based on votes

Spoiler: Council proposals (10) (click to show/hide)

99.00: Have merfolk suffer for all eternity (1-2) [FAILED]
+1 from KI'Tork
-2 from Malakath, Fusil

99.01:? Move all the Merfolk to Nikjol <?> (1-1) [DEAD]
+1? from KI'Tork, x?Neron?x (cond. unanimous)
-1 from Malakath

99.02: Torture merfolk leaders (1-1) [DEAD]
+1 from Melyssa
-1 from Fusil
99.02.1: Link the soldiers helping with the leaders to make them feel the pain too (1-1) [DEAD]
+1 from Melyssa

100.00: Give emperor immortality (3-4) [IMMINENT DEATH]
+3 from Neron, Khaziraad, Melyssa
-4 from Malakath, Fortuna, Darruth, Khaziraad

100.01: Return Sappira to Azem in prime condition <4 (1)> (3-1) [IMMINENT SUCCESS]
+3 from Malakath, Cyrix, Azem
-1 from Fortuna

101.00: Shove the Merfolk Emperor into the Void and paradox him <?> (1-1)
+1 from Darruth
-1 from Malakath

101.01: Permakill the Merman Emperor <?> (1-1)
+1 from Malakath
-1 from Joha

101.02: Have all gods know the Merman's motives <?> (3-1)
+3? from Malakath, KI'Tork?, Azem
-1 from Fortuna

101.03: Malakath donates 3E every time she says "chi" (1-3)
+1 from Fusil
-3 from Malakath, Darruth, Joha

101.04: Fusil donates 1E to the Council and 2E to OWF every time he makes a threat (1-2)
+1 from Malakath
-2 from Fusil, Darruth

101.05: Any time Malakath makes an annoying, useless, or otherwise pointless proposal, she is forced to oppose it and must donate 20E to BAD (2-2)
+2 from Fusil, Joha
-2 from Darruth, Malakath

101.06: Ignore and block proposals from gods using proposals in an argument (2-1)
+2 from Cyrix, Joha
-1 from Fusil

101.07: Silence Fusil (1-2)
+1 from Quéßäre
-2 from Atropos, Fusil

Spoiler: New Proposals (8) (click to show/hide)

101.00: Shove the Merfolk Emperor into the Void and paradox him <?> (1-1)
+1 from Darruth
-1 from Malakath

101.01: Permakill the Merman Emperor <?> (1-1)
+1 from Malakath
-1 from Joha

101.02: Have all gods know the Merman's motives <?> (3-1)
+3? from Malakath, KI'Tork?, Azem
-1 from Fortuna

101.03: Malakath donates 3E every time she says "chi" (1-3)
+1 from Fusil
-3 from Malakath, Darruth, Joha

101.04: Fusil donates 1E to the Council and 2E to OWF every time he makes a threat (1-2)
+1 from Malakath
-2 from Fusil, Darruth

101.05: Any time Malakath makes an annoying, useless, or otherwise pointless proposal, she is forced to oppose it and must donate 20E to BAD (2-2)
+2 from Fusil, Joha
-2 from Darruth, Malakath

101.06: Ignore and block proposals from gods using proposals in an argument (2-1)
+2 from Cyrix, Joha
-1 from Fusil

101.07: Silence Fusil (1-2)
+1 from Quéßäre
-2 from Atropos, Fusil

New players are always welcome. Sphere ideas this tick are Revenge, Youth, Fire, and Travel. Opposing sphere ideas this tick are Inutility and Imbalance.