Turn 3.3 : Year 0 of the Zethean Calendar ~Third Trimester~
Eversor the Death Lord -Animated Armor-
"I'd prefer my soldiers to be undead, like myself."
Recruit more troops. Then go to the Training branch. I need to improve my Leadership.
"I understand. We will have to walk a fair bit from there, the barracks for undead candidates is located in a wing of the Tartarus far from habitations. Compared to the living, undead have special needs that we had to accommodate in some way or another."- I - Eversor's Growing Army :
Troops Quality : [2]
Peculiar Individuals : [5]
Sullima led you to an underground area connected to the fortress yet technically not underneath the mountain. It was an old catacomb like labyrinth with an atmosphere evoking mourning and peace. The vast majority of monsters dwelling there were undead : animated carcasses in different stages of decomposition, ethereal beings seemingly made of some foggy substance and even pure agglomerate of ectoplasmic substance.
You reached a wide crypt carved in the a gray rock reminiscent of slate. Undead of all kind were gathered and supervised there by apparently competent individuals, probably as an attempt to add some discipline to this undead rally.
"This is the majority of undead soldier of Tartarus, most of them volunteered or were recruited in the past months. They come from different origins."The slime took out a scroll from her body.
"Here we have a force of 600 undead soldiers, with an average evaluated combat rating of 2. Yes, many of them are rather weak, but they make up for it in numbers.
The brunt of them is composed of undead beasts, reborn from monsters of all kind. Humanoids are few.
Some of them are spectres and ghosts, born from the accumulation of undeath energy or from some spell.
We also have a few flesh golems, who initially helped in construction work. They are strong, and could act as decent siege units if need be.
As for animated armors, they are all currently drafted in the Royal Guard. As they lived for eons in the fortress, they know its layout better than anyone else. You could make a special demand if you wanted to add some of them to your army."Then she reached another part of the scroll.
"Among the officers, two of them really stand out.
Iphalanx, who calls itself a Bone Destroyer.
Dys Estyx, who calls itself an Elder Phantasm.
Here."She gave you the scroll.
This Iphalanx is a colossal creature made of sharp fused bones. He is an outstanding warrior, having lived and killed strong creatures for very long, absorbing the skulls and bones of the strongest creatures he fought in its body. He constantly rearranges its appearance to adapt to the situation.
Preferred method of killing is via impalement, he like fighting, but not killing needlessly. It seems he prides strength and the honor associated with it.
This Dys Estyx is a chilling creature looking like a humpbacked humanoid made of an unknown ectoplasmic substance. It has no expression, and black bones belonging to some unknown creature lies inside, protecting a glowing red orb. He is a very intelligent individual, and possess the power to manipulate the energy characteristic of undead.
It was initially in the magic research department, and was moved to supervise undead troops and research ways of increasing their powers. It can reanimate corpses into lesser soulless undead.
"Are those soldiers fine with you ? If positive, Lord Endovar asked you to choose a name for your division. He believes having a name would increase the morale and psychological impact of your forces."+600 Undead Soldier added to troops.
Among them a dozen of Flesh Golems, hundreds of Undead Beasts and around a hundred of Ghosts/SpectresTraining Branch visit will proceed right afterAnimated Armors [15]
> Normal Soldiers [CR 15]
> Esl and Arp [CR 25]
Bartoros [6 / CR 10]
> Morale [Decent] Loyalty [Good]
Leader : Eversor [CR~30]
Size : 21
Average Combat Rating : 15
Morale : Great
Loyalty : Unwavering
Distinguishing Features :
- Animated Armors [Animated Armors]
- Great Weapon Skills [Animated Armors]
- Individual Powers [Animated Armors]
- Incredible Strength and Resilience [Bartoros]
Leader : Eversor [CR~30]
Size : 600
Average Combat Rating : 2
Morale : Great
Loyalty : Great
Details :
Undead Beasts [500 / Average CR2]
Spectres/Ghosts [80 / Average CR2]
> Ethereal Bodies (fast but weak)
Flesh Golems [20 / Average CR15]
> Siege Units
Name: Iphalanx
Species: Bone Destroyer
Combat Rating : 25
Species Traits :
- Thick Bone Armor
- Great Fighting Experience
- Magically Strengthened Bones
Special Skills :
- Phalanx Cannon
- Modify Bone Structure
Name: Dys Estyx
Species: Elder Phantasm
Combat Rating : 15
Species Traits :
- Ectoplasmic Body
- Keen Intelligence
- Strong Magic Potential
Special Skills :
- Raise Lesser Undead
- Undead Energy Manipulation
Azarian the Throughtbeast and Rin/Devourer the Crin
"Indeed Segas, though I managed to get a head start on it due to a meeting with the mentaloise,who listened to my intent. Most of the people here follow the law of the strong, and I will need to return home soon to request an army.
As for me being cold and calculating? No, I am not cold. I feel emotion, and I care for those under my leadership, as poor as it may be. I merely judge the most efficient way of completing my objective with minimal cost.
Now, regardless of what happens, I ask that you stay safe. It wouldn't be right for us to go and find out you got into a fight you couldn't handle."
let the sage decide what he will do, and then depart. Go back to the mentaloise and ask for the envoys that are to head to the kingdom.
(Weren't the brainwashed turtles returned to their people?)
Rin heads back with her friend.
"My apologies for misjudging you. So you met the Mentaloises, you could say you were fortunate as they are among the only pacific monsters of the Coast. You saw how harsh life is in there, none is safe from becoming a prey. I don't dislike the way things are, and I was one of those who established this status quo."He raised his pincer and tapped lightly on the ground.
"Your arrival is announcing a turn in the tide. Your leader has a strong vision, strong and absurd enough to fascinate and gather many followers... For a region where individual strength is supreme and cooperation is opportunist, those who won't side with your kingdom are sure to perish.
I will lend you my help, granted you take me to your capital."[Segas aka "The Hermit Sage", Pagurus Warlord joined]Name: Segas "the Hermit Sage"
Species: Pagurus Warlord
Combat Rating : Unknown
Species Traits :
- Unknown
Special Skills :
- Unknown
- I - Back to the Mentaloises :
You returned to the Mentaloises, but they had scattered once more. Fortunately you only had to ask one of them for the information to spread across their population, and the chosen envoys quickly joined your group. Six of them, with the Mentaloise that spoke to you among them.
"We are ready."Before you departed, Churateth the Watcher reported to you :
"We are led to believe our movements are being monitored. We can sense hostile movement coming from the sea, I would advise making a detour to avoid any confrontation with whoever they are."
Ogg Goreth Junger the Oogr -Magi-
We Not Eaten Well in Many Suns, Take me to Food!
Probably off To Eat While I Wait.
"Sure thing, follow me !"Jur led you to a huge room filled with the scent of tasty raw meat and many monsters eating their fill of food with vigor. Any piece of unfinished meal was left on the ground, which was regularly swept by slimes and roaches like monsters. There was some sort of bar on the other side of the room, from which a stronger scent of food came out.
The small goblin took a stool and stood on it, calling for a monster behind the counter. It was a very muscled troll, carrying with her a dead boar.
"Hoy ! The finest meat for Ogg, he came back from an expedition today !"The troll nodded and quickly came back with a fat and juicy piece of meat with the bone sticking out. You began drooling uncontrollably, and your stomach rumbled in a demanding way.
"Freshly hunted buffalo. Enjoy."And the troll returned to serving other customers.
You sunk your teeth in the rare piece of muscle, filling your mouth with tasty meat juice sending a whole shiver of pleasure in your whole body. You chewed the tender and fresh piece in your mouth, savoring with your tongue and palate the flavor released by your mastication. And finally, you swallowed, appeasing your eager stomach.
(...)
After having eaten your fill, you left, keeping a leg bone to suck and gnaw on. He took you back to the room you started in, and took out a scroll.
"Did you appreciate ? Now we can begin, can you make me a report of your expedition ? Then we will decide what you will do in the near future. According to what I was told, you may either choose to command troops or lead a small elite force. After this process, you will be free to go back on a campaign if you wish to.
Er so... um, Lord Eversor is still currently in the Tartarus, preparing to go back to the Wenat Plains.
Forests of Ylmeria are partially controlled, but the Hyalmenid threat remains. As for the Coast and the Mountains of Orotar, we have got no news from the monsters who went there."
Emily the Bard Siren
"May I take the job on the coast? as you can probably tell it would be a good and strategic idea for me to be near water" She says twirling a small ring of water around her finger Slowly start seducing some of my co workers
Sedu...Endovar glared at you with his many blue dot-like eyes.
"Emily is it ? No using abilities on each other when I am explaining something. It foes for you too Hozast."He also glared at the spectre. You stopped twirling the ring of water due to the harsh words of your superior.
"Your statement have a point Emily, the Coast is your environment and you should meld with ease among the monsters there. I support your initiative, you may head for the Coast. Gather informations about the main forces there, and if possible join with Azarian, one of our commanders on expedition."He gave you a detailed appearance of Azarian and told you what was known about the Coasts. Neritians were the dominant power there, but not much else was known. Afterward, he took care of the other monsters present, sending them at various places.
"If you have any question, ask one of my subordinates. They usually carry scroll holders or various documents with them. Now then, I bid you good luck."Endovar left the room as fast as he came, probably heading to deal with another matter.
Emily -Seduce- [Mag3]: [4+3] [7]
Hozast -Probe Mind- [Mag3]: [1+3] [4]
Once he left, everyone present sensed the spectre trying to probe their mind. The panther and the harpy threatened Hozast with their claws and talons, taking the attention away from you.
"Don't you dare to that again on me ghost." said the panther monster.
When they had their back turned, you used of some power to seduce them. Once they were done chastising Hozast, the panther and the fay approached you with a friendly gesture.
"Gara, looking forward to working with you.""Stivily, nice to meet you."The harpy with brown wings on the other hand seemed not too fond of you.
"See ya all."And she began to leave the room.
World Status
Tartarus : Controlled and Pacified
Tartarus Surroundings : Controlled and Pacified
Forests of Ylmeria : Partially Controlled / Unrest
> inhabitants : predominantly Beast-type, Insect-type and Plant-type monsters
> friendly powers : Ylmerian Lions, Websivons, Fays
> hostile powers : Hyalmenids
Forests of Ylmeria Surroundings : Partially Controlled / Unrest
> inhabitants : predominantly Beast-type, Insect-type and Plant-type monsters
> friendly powers : Ylmerian Lions, Websivons, Fays
Plains of Wenat : Uncontrolled and Rebellious
> inhabitants : predominantly Beast-type, some Dragon-type and Flying monsters
> dominant powers : Bartoros
> friendly powers : Graveyard inhabitants
Plains of Wenat Surroundings : Uncontrolled and Rebellious
> inhabitants : predominantly Beast-type, some Dragon-type and Flying monsters
> dominant powers : Bartoros
Mountains of Orotar : Uncontrolled and Rebellious
> inhabitants : predominantly Flying Beast-type
> dominant powers : Dragons and Giants
Mountains of Orotar Surroundings : Uncontrolled and Rebellious
> inhabitants : predominantly Flying Beast-type
Frontier of Zethe : Uncontrolled and Rebellious
Shore of Zethe : Uncontrolled and Rebellious
> inhabitants : predominantly Crustacean-type, some Beast-type (Turtles)
> dominant powers : Neritians
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