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[Nakéen]

(Got distracted by Rimworld, ah ha ha... I will be working on the turn today!)

[Legendary Marksdorf]

(It's been three months since Nakeen was last on, but I'm still holding out hope.)

[Knightwing64]

Sounds legit

[Sarrak]

Could not contact via Discord as well in this year. Let us hope Nakéen is fine, just overworked 

[crazyabe]

just for reference, Nakeen hasn't been on discord this year, bay12 this year, and was last seen on Steam 45 or so days back. I hope they are just without time, but I suspect its far worse.

[Nakéen]

Sorry and thank you everyone for your concern. I'm fortunately all well and in good health, I just was overworked and lost track of time.

I'm working on the next turn. The next few days will tell us if updates will resume at a steady rate or not, although I'm aiming for the former!

Cheers to all. Hope you have been well.

[Nakéen]

Update 51:

Squacks the Carrion Bird - (Devastator)

Use Hit and Run on the wounded tree to take back to the skies and disengage.

..once there, review what happened mentally.  There's two points.  Have I learned anything?

1.  It's a tree, there should be a top to it so maybe I can aim at that bit instead of going well down into the canopy?

2.  They're vines, I'm really good at flying, and I'm not very big.  Is it really that difficult to fly down there?

Go over this, visualizing what I want to do, where I want to hit with my claws, etcetera, planning out what to do in my mind's eye.  Take advantage of the lack of fliers to do this at my own time.

Oh and..

3.  ..How long until my claws are ready again?  Are they ready now?

[Squack: Diamond Claws]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Squacks STR: 3
> Skill: Aerobatic Flyer (4)
> Situation: Difficult Environment (-4)
> Other: Diamond Claws (+2 AL)

"Tentacle Tree" CON: 4
> Skill: None
> Situation: None
> Other: Dense Bark (+1 Armor)

Attack Die: 1d16
Attack Level: 3=1+2
Defence Die: 1d18
Armor Level: 1
Attribute Difference (STR vs CON): -1
Final Attack Level: 1=3-2 (1d4)

Attack Roll: 16=[16]
Defender Roll: 14=[14]
[Successful Attack]
Damage (1d4): 4=[4]
[Infighter STR vs CON]: [1] vs [7]
Infighter failed to apply.

[Tentacle Tree: Vine Volley]

Spoiler: Rolls (click to show/hide)

Tentacle Tree STR: 2
> Skill: Vine Volley (+2)

Defender CON: 0
> Skill: Acrobatic Flyer +4

Attack Die: 1d14
Attack Level: 1
Defence Die: 1d10
Armor Level: 0
Attribute Difference (STR vs CON): 2
Final Attack Level: 3=1+2 (1d8)

Attack Roll: 8+2=10
Defender Roll: 10+4=14
[Failed Attack]
[Tentacle Tree is open for a Counterattack (Medium Advantage)]

You returned for another round of bark shaving, further damaging the hostile tree with your sharp talons. The tree attempted to retaliate with a series of lashes, which you dodged without exerting much of an effort.

In the midst of dodging, you calmly assessed the situation.
1. The tree's canopy was a bit higher than your current altitude, but its canopy seemed much more well outfitted with natural weapons than the trunk level. Furthermore, flying any higher could open you up to attacks from other trees. Although you had already managed to cause them to entangle before, it was still a risky move.

2. Through the dense maze of vine, you could envision a path to ground level. That would definitely get you out of range from the mid level vines, but who knows what dangers lurked down there. Not to forget the bark/vine spawns chasing you, who by you could see with a glance at a lower altitude compared to you.

3. Luck Roll: [6]
As you pondered the state of your claws, a sharp and distracting pain stung you in the talons. As if answering to your question, a new set of pristine diamond claws regrew with painful eagerness.
[You are afflicted with a light disadvantage from the pain]

You pondered a bit more right as a vine shot grazed a feather. You could probably fight on like this for a good while, though to what end? Until that tree was dealt with, then what? If only there was something you could communicate with, with a mind beyond that of the savage and aggressive monsters you kept on crossing.

Situation Roll: [4] -Good-

In the corner of your eye, a group of bark/vine monsters suddenly left the main group. You kept an eye on them while strafing to make sure they weren't planning another ambush on you, and to your surprise, you saw them start fighting with a third party: a group of slimes of many colours.

It could have been luck, or maybe the commotion you created caused a sufficient amount of disturbance to upset the balance of powers in this jungle.

Nearby monsters:
-At least two "Tentacle Trees"
> Tree #1 [-8HP]
[HP? MP? STR2 CON4 POW? RES? INT? IND?]
[Some dendritic creature that is, well, a huge and venerable tree with an arsenal of vicious vines at its disposal. Immobile but dangerous nonetheless, it seems to have some close relationship with the bark/vine spawns.]

-A dozen "bark spawns?" Vinelings
[HP? MP? STR? CON? POW? RES? INT? IND?]
[Creatures of bark and vines with a close relationship with the "tentacle trees". Innately adept at tridimensional movement in the dense and treacherous jungle.]

-A group of coloured slimes
[HP? MP? STR? CON? POW? RES? INT? IND?]
[Slimes, seemingly featureless bar their many individual colours.]

Spoiler: Squacks Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 17/17
MP: 17/17
Essence: 0/10
STR 3
CON 0
POW -1
RES 1
INT -1
IND 0
Status:
- Healthy: No bonus or malus
- Infighting [From Skill]: Inflict Medium Disadvantage or more on hits
- Slight pain [From Overshoot]: Light Disadvantage (-1)
Traits:
Aerobatic Flyer [Intermediate Skill/Combat]
[First Strike Available] Diamond Claws [Natural Weapon AL2 vs CON / AL4 First Strike]
Carrion Eater [Innate]
Skills:
Squack [None vs INT]
Infighter [STR vs CON]
Hit and Run [Combat Passive]
Lesser Spell Resistance [Basic Innate Magic]
Spell Resistance [Intermediate Innate Magic]

Location:
-Delta Chasms - Seaside (South to Anvarde Hills and Savarde Jungle)

Moretti the Mimic (Knightwing64)

“BAD NUMS, OW”

Eat the body for extra health and activate mimicry. Sneakily search for more food and weaker targets.


(First turn, almost dead.  Lol)

With a mimicky sigh of relief, you relished in the knowledge you survived another fight. To the victor goes the spoils, so one would say, and as the victor you ate the spoils with a vengeance. If one were to disregard the annoying bits and larger bits of inedible metal in that body, the flesh was rather fresh and extra firm and filling.

After this decadent meal, you rested for a bit until you felt back in shape.
Fully Healed
[Minor Mimicry]: you obtained the properties of the metal rods you ate, making you feel extra sturdy. You have obtained the trait [#Metal Chest].
GM note: I'm thinking of having the mimicry obtained traits be limited and replaceable. For now let's go with two traits, and we will see from there?

And you were already a bit hungry. A snack, if only you had a snack...

Sneakily looking for food: [2]
Habitually, you would sneakily wait for food to come to you. But peckish as you were, you broke from habit and decided to wander rather than wait. You didn't really keep track of the corners and corridors and rooms you passed through, but you wandered enough to become, well, lost.

And as if lady luck smiled on you, you stumbled (sneakily) on a large hall with a large metal armor of sort guarding a closed gate. At a glance it didn't seem edible, though maybe it hid some tasty surprise beneath this layer of metal?

Nearby Monsters:
-Rusted Guardian
[HP? MP? STR? CON? POW? RES? INT? IND?]
[A quite massive complete set of armor fit for an ogre. Rust and grim cover the dull metal, giving it a... vintage look I guess.]

Spoiler: Moretti Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 10/10
MP: 10/10
Essence: 1/2
STR 0
CON 1
POW -1
RES 1
INT 0
IND -1
Status:
- Healthy: No bonus or malus

Traits:
Totally A Treasure Chest
Surprisingly Sharp Teeth [+1AL vs CON]
#Metal Chest [from Mimicry / 1 Armor]

Skills:
Minor Mimicry
Identify

Location:
-Some unknown dungeon?

Eximius Res, the Rusty Ring (Hawk132)

"A new user? What do you mean?"

While they were on the move, Eximius clarified himself somewhat. "That wielder I sensed. I have no clue what they're going to do with their newfound power, but I felt enough to know that they're a dangerous and unpredictable variable in the already dangerous and unpredictable Deadland... Perhaps that other..." He paused for a moment, futilely attempting to grasp onto a word that he should know, before giving up, "... weapon... could've sensed my existence just as I have sensed it?"

The ring felt itself and its own wielder thoroughly threatened by this mighty existence unceremoniously appearing so uncomfortably close to their stomping grounds and Safara by extension, which Prias could easily pick up through their bond.
"Hm. I don't think we can dig a pit without getting its attention, can we? A simpler trap might have to do."

Suggest preparing a tripping hazard with wire or a vine for the Howler—with perhaps some spikes or thorny brambles laid down for it to either fall into or run across if it manages to evade our trap, assuming we have the resources for it. Eximius will keep watch and be ready to alarm Prias if something unexpected happens.

Once the trap is sprung, be ready with Sever—the quicker we're done the better.

[Is it just me or is Eximius' combat style pretty much 'burn all the mana'? I don't remember having such MP management issues with Ferratus and Caedan. ._.' Though I suppose it's fitting in a way.]

There are alternatives, like Corruption, but with Dahak disappearance, we don’t know much about it and it seemed less of a danger compared to “Outer Gods”

[There's always a chance that the Armor gets bored of stomping undead in Easenval and leaves the Fog to embrace its destiny as a roaming raid boss with an endless hunger for Essence. We might learn something new about Corruption if that happens. Me saying this is totally not entirely motivated by me wanting to see it again.]

Prias instinctively tensed as you recounted your feeling on that unknown threat. A part of him was morbidly curious to know what in existence could trigger such a worrisome response from you, but his the more cautious part of him took the message to heart. Survival was more important than some futile curiosity.

He agreed with your suggestion without a fanfare.
"Simple is good. I will get to preparing a trap."

[Setting a Trap (Experienced Hunter)]
[Medium-Hard 12]: [8]+4=12
Outcome: [1] -Success-

Moving downwind, Prias found a place suitable for a place and an ambush. Picking sharp thorns from a nearby blackened tree, he set them in an area next to the tripping wire made from a stout rope he had set a bit earlier. Next was the bait. Prias decided to use one of the pungent organs obtained from a Roamer. He placed it in an exposed spot, and hid to wait for the wind to turn.  Everything was going according to plan so far.

Once the wind changed, the Howler ears perked. It turned immediately toward the smelly organ, rushing toward it with reckless and slavering abandon. Prias set the trap, causing the rope to be pulled taut. The Howler didn't stop and probably didn't even realise anything was up as it stumbled on the rope and fell in a confused mess on a tailor made bed of thorns.

[1d6]= 2 damage inflicted

[Prias&Eximius: Sever]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Prias STR: 3
> Skill: Ancient Combat Techniques (4)
> Situation: Surprise Attack (4)
> Other: Sever (+4 AL)

Howler CON: 2
> Skill: None
> Situation: Tripped (-4)

Attack Die: 1d16+8
Attack Level: 5=1+4
Defence Die: 1d14-4
Armor Level: 1
Attribute Difference (STR vs CON): +1
Final Attack Level: 6=5+1 (2d8)

Attack Roll: 13=[5]+8
Defender Roll: 5=[9]-4
[Successful Attack]
Damage (2d8): 10=[10]

Your host sprung forth with your bladed form raised high, bringing it down in a head splitting strike on the confused Howler's skull. This singular strike wasn't enough to finish the creature, which jerked and flailed in vain retaliation, but it was still within expectations.

Prias who had put some distance between him and the monster was already rushing in for a second strike, weaving past the predictable lashing of the Howler who had managed to stand back up.

[Prias&Eximius: Sever#2]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Prias STR: 3
> Skill: Ancient Combat Techniques (4)
> Situation: None
> Other: Sever (+4 AL)

Howler CON: 2
> Skill: None
> Situation: None

Attack Die: 1d16+4
Attack Level: 5=1+4
Defence Die: 1d14
Armor Level: 1
Attribute Difference (STR vs CON): +1
Final Attack Level: 6=5+1 (2d8)

Attack Roll: 19=[15]+4
Defender Roll: 12=[12]
[Successful Attack]
Damage (2d8): 8=[8]

Slashing in a rising arc, your Host carved a deep wound in the flank of the Howler. It staggered, and entered a defensive stance, attempting to protect its vitals. You noticed its chest bulging, preparing to roar. Sensing an attack coming, you advised Prias to cover his ears.

[Howler: Stunning Shriek STR vs CON]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Howler STR: 4
> Situation: Wounded (-2)
Prias CON: 3
> Situation: Ears covered (+1)

Attack Die: 1d18-2
Defence Die: 1d16+1

Attack Roll: 8=[10]-2
Defender Roll: 12=[11]+1
[Failed Skill]

[Prias&Eximius: Sever#3]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Prias STR: 3
> Skill: Ancient Combat Techniques (4)
> Situation: None
> Other: Sever (+4 AL)

Howler CON: 2
> Skill: None
> Situation: Wounded (-2)

Attack Die: 1d16+4
Attack Level: 5=1+4
Defence Die: 1d14-2
Armor Level: 1
Attribute Difference (STR vs CON): +1
Final Attack Level: 6=5+1 (2d8)

Attack Roll: 12=[8]+4
Defender Roll: -1=[1]-2
[Successful Attack]
Damage (2d8): 9=[9]

The shriek shook Prias' bones, but overall had no lasting effect. Seizing the opportunity, Prias lunged for the head of the Howler. Pushing all his weight and momentum behind the blade, he stabbed straight into the mouth of the monster. The blade exited from the wound on the opposite side, skewering the head of the Howler who instantly fell on the ground, twitching.

Once he was sure the monster was dead, Prias exhaled, letting go of all the tension. With a smile he looked at you with a hint of disbelief, covered in blood and bits of flesh.

"That went well? Somehow!"

10 Medium Essence gained

Nearby Monsters:
-Aged Howler [Hostile/Tripped]
[HP?-27 MP? STR4 CON2 POW? RES? INT? IND?]
[A creature with the body of a giant hyena with white chalky skin. Very aggressive and simple minded, making it easy to lead into traps. Excellent sense of smell and hearing.]

Spoiler: Eximius Res Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 22/25
MP: 7/21
Essence: 45/50
Attributes:
STR 2
CON 2
POW 1
RES 1
INT -1
IND -1
Status:
-Healthy: no bonus or malus
-Ring Form
Traits:
Bonded Weapon [Innate]
Of Ambition [Innate]
Of Vigilance [Innate]
Of Protection [Innate]
Of Erudition [Innate]
Regenerating [Innate]
Inventory <Bag> [Innate]
Slaying [Innate/Combat]
Hawk-Eyed [Innate]

Skills:
Limiter Release [Combat Active]
Blink [Innate Basic Magic]
Illusion [Innate Basic Magic]
Intermediate Mana Manipulation [Innate Intermediate Magic]
> Mana Shield [+1 Armor / Innate Basic Magic]
> Mana Wave [+2 Attack Level / Innate Basic Magic]
> Mana Burn [Innate Basic Magic]: Inflict Medium disadvantage to magic on hit.
> Mana Burn Wave [+2 Attack Level / Innate Intermediate Magic]: Mana Wave + Mana Burn
Regeneration Overdrive [Innate Intermediate Magic]
Sever / Crush [+4 Attack Level]

Location:
-Safara (Eastern Village of Nepkeros)
> Back to Safara

Host: Prias, Human Hero of Safara
HP: 20/20
MP: 9/20
Attributes: [Final] (Base{Modified}+Training)
STR [3] (1{2}+1)
CON [3] (1{2}+1)
POW [1] (1{1})
RES [1] (1{1})
INT 1
IND 3

Status:
-Healthy: No bonus or malus
-Bonded [To Eximius]: set the base Attribute to the highest of either Eximius or Prias.
-Of Vigilance [From Eximius]
-Of Protection [From Eximius]
-Of Erudition [From Eximius]

Gear:
-Monstrous Leather Armor Set [+1 Armor]

Inventory:
(Consummables)
-Two dark green potions
(Misc)
-Deadland Roamer eyes, claws and fangs
-Deadland Roamer Pristine Hide
-Deadland Roamer Organs

Traits:
-Awakening Hero [Innate]
-Deadland Survivor [Innate]

Skills:
-Ancient Combat Techniques [Intermediate Skill]
-Experienced Hunter [Intermediate Skill]:
-Basic Arcane Magic [Basic Arcane Magic]
> Basic Flame Spell [Basic Arcane Magic]
-Accelerated Flow [Combat Skill]: at the cost of stamina and/or HP, the user can move at incredible speeds for extended periods of time.

Notes:
-Prias Ambition: Save Nepkeros, the ruined kingdom
-Investigated Prias "restraints"
-Known Villagers:
Veras: the village's mage
Sandra, Septor, Iseis: Prias's close friends
Eten, Luaros: villagers on townwatch

Ulkas, the Horned Demon (Sarrak)

Ulkas could not help but be mesmerized by relentless slaughter. This was Astrosa’s dominion, such as his was the mind and control of others. And while slaughter was mot main pursuit, it still has beauty of its own, doubly so with his companion as main actor.

”I think you’ll see the most improvement from essence we gather right now. My speciality allows to bypass defenses to hack the minds, anyway. I suggest we hunt some more for you and then it would be my turn.”

All Essence to Astrosa. After checking for anything of interest here, we shall travel to next Ancient installation, hunting for Essence and training along the way. Exchange of Knowledge & Power, ahoy!

You decided to relinquish all Essence gains to Astrosa, who still relishing the ecstasy of her bloodlust, accepted completely unabashed. With the main hall cleared, you moved on to make the other areas of the ruined facility of Endorfos a bit tidier.

Along the way you studied the Levemite inscriptions within which were stored the history and purpose of the place. Endorfos was some sort of fortified medical facility apparently renowned in the ancient world judging from Liel's reaction. The place must have at some point been discovered and studied (plundered) by a human civilisation, that is judging from the more recent traces of activity (albeit those were still dated a century or so). Most likely they earned something from it, but what, difficult to say.

Sometime during your cleaning session, Liel downloaded a map of Endorfos. Only the core part of the facility had never been breached, inside of which were located the stasis vault, the research wing, and the command center of the facility.

"A stasis vault... according to Xatares, it is unlikely anyone survived after such a long time passed. Still if there were survivors... Would it truly be for the best? Still, I have to see if Endorfos can be restored. Ulkas, I will need your help to disable the shutdown system. It would be similar to what you did back in Sateris when you opened the gate."

Oblivious to Liel's concerns, Astrosa gave you some feedback on the weapon she obtained from Last.

"This one is incredible. It's the first time I'm using something that feels like a natural extension of my self. It speaks, but it's not talkative and always goes to the point. I apppreciate that! It says it is still adjusting to my characteristics."

Spoiler: Ulkas Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 39/39
MP: 63/63
Essence: 0/750
Attributes: [Final] (Base+Training)
STR 0
CON [1] (0+1)
POW 1
RES 0
INT 7
IND 2
Status:
-Healthy: no bonus or malus
-Advanced Mental Protection (Communication with Astrosa and Liel)

Traits:
Demonic Ancestry [Innate]
Poisoned Claws -paralyzing venom- [Natural Weapon +3 AL / 2 vs CON]: Inflicts Paralysis.
Stinger -corrosive acid-  [Natural Weapon +3 AL / 2 vs CON]: Inflicts Corrosion.
Advanced Levitation [Innate]
Expansive Mind [Advanced/Innate]
Life Burn [Innate]
Regeneration [Innate/Active]
Mana Regeneration [Innate/Active]
Born Tactician [Innate]
Silver Tongue [Innate]
Hardened Mind [Innate]
Overpowering Mind [Innate]
Highly Developed Brain [Innate]
Mind Targeting [Intermediate/Combat]
Self-Control [Innate]
Empathy [Innate]
Skills:
Extreme Analysis [Combat Active]
Mana Manipulation [Intermediate Skill]
> Violent Mana Absorption [POW vs RES]: absorb MP from other spellcasters.
> Mana Overcharging [Active]: double MP cost to gain a bonus to a spell.
Soul Tinkering [Basic Skill]
Mental Techniques [Advanced Skill]
> Mind Separation [Passive]
> Advanced Mind Field [INT]: Strong Advantage in mental combat.
> Total Control [Passive]: Bonus to mental manipulation.
[Advanced] Innate Translocation Magic
[Advanced] Innate Illusion Magic
[Advanced] Innate Warp Magic
> Warp Rift Creation [Advanced]

Gear:
-Crown of Command [Mental Attacks: +2AL / +4 to Hit / +4AR]: an ancient relic used in the wars of the Yarems, prior to the creation of Typhidna. Grants near absolute mental protection, and enhances the power of mental attacks.
-Xatares Adaptative Suit [Spell Cost Reduction]: a relic suit tailored for pseudo-humanoids. Improve energy and mana expenses, slightly reducing the cost of spells.
-Xatares Mining Armor [+3 Armor]: a relic armor tailored for pseudo-humanoids. Once used in dangerous mining works, it provides exceptionnal protection from physical and magical harm.
-Xatares Shielding Device (Glove) [Combat Active +1 Armor]: a relic device worn like a glove. Activate to project a spherical forcefield that repulses incoming attacks.

Inventory:
-Ashafan Journal about the Taes ruins.
Contents: partial map of the early levels of the Taes complex. Expedition log.
-Xatares Shatterer: Heavy-duty relic tool from a bygone era, used for Ichor/Essence mining. Shatter the target by mean of soul disruption, increasing its effectiveness against targets of lower stages.
-Xatares Collapser: Heavy-duty relic tool from a bygone era, used for Ichor/Essence mining. Crush the target by mean of soul resonance, increasing its effectiveness against targets of higher stages.

Location:
-Nepkeros, the Dead Land
-> Endorfos, compromised Ancient facility

Companion: Astrosa
HP: 63/63
MP: 39/39
Essence: 600/750
Attributes: [Final] (Base+Training+[Bonus])
STR 6
CON 2
POW 0
RES [2] (0+[2])
INT [1] (0+1)
IND 3
Status:
-Healthy: no bonus or malus

Gear:
-Unknown Arma [Adjusting: +2AL]: a living weapon of the ancient world, an Arma. Made to bond with its wielder, it is said wielder and weapon are fated to meet. Enhance and complement the innate abilities of their wielder by adapating to them.
-Xatares Adaptative Suit [Spell Cost Reduction]: a relic suit tailored for pseudo-humanoids. Improve energy and mana expenses, slightly reducing the cost of spells.
-Xatares Mining Armor [+3 Armor]: a relic armor tailored for pseudo-humanoids. Once used in dangerous mining works, it provides exceptionnal protection from physical and magical harm.
-Xatares Shielding Device (Glove) [Combat Active +1 Armor]: a relic device worn like a glove. Activate to project a spherical forcefield that repulses incoming attacks.

Inventory:
-Electrum Bracelet of Magical Protection [+2 Res]: an electrum bracelet that increases magical resistance.
-Xatares Shatterer: Heavy-duty relic tool from a bygone era, used for Ichor/Essence mining. Shatter the target by mean of soul disruption, increasing its effectiveness against targets of lower stages.
-Xatares Collapser: Heavy-duty relic tool from a bygone era, used for Ichor/Essence mining. Crush the target by mean of soul resonance, increasing its effectiveness against targets of higher stages.

Companion: Liel
-Data still pending-

Status:
-Worn [Special]
-Fine

Skee, the Insect Parasite (Legendary Marksdorf)

(Ahhhh, missed your return again ;-; glad to see you back though)

Spoiler: Stage 3 evolution (click to show/hide)

Name : Skee
Species : Mind Parasite
Appearance : A pair of long antennae have sprouted from Skee's head. His plated exoskeleton is now adorned with small spikes, and looks sturdier overall. His tail has become
even longer, now resembling a scorpion's, although with more midway joints enabling more diverse movements.
HP or MP increase : HP
Attributes increased : INT and IND
Traits gained :

Mind over Matter - Skee's developped intelligence allows him to react to physical attacks attempted by less astute adversaries more effectively. When defending against a physical attack, if the attacker's INT is inferior to Skee's, the defense roll is calculated using CON+INT, as opposed to just CON. This also applies to the host Skee is currently inhabiting, using both the host's CON+Skee's INT for physical defense rolls.

Force of Ego - Skee's developped individuality destabilizes spells cast at him by weaker willed opponents more effectively. When defending against a magical attack, if the attacker's IND is inferior to Skee's, the defense roll is calculated using RES+IND, as opposed to just RES. This also applies to the host Skee is currently inhabiting, using both the host's RES+Skee's IND for magical defense rolls.

Telepathy - Allows Skee to speak directly into the mind of others and read their minds.

Skills gained :

Telekinesis - Using the power of his mind, Skee applies force to a physical object, attempting to lift it, move it, etc... Can also be used on the host's body to enhance physical ability by "helping the body move" (for example, adding power to a punch, accelerating the legs when running or giving more air to a jump by lifting the whole body, etc...). If used to attack an opponent (for example by attempting to lift them or tear them apart), the attacking roll will be made using INT but the defender will defend with CON.

Psychic Forcefield - Deploy a mental barrier around an area, rendering it impassable by anything Skee chooses to force out. An enemy may force through if they have sufficient physical strength, magical prowess or mental fortitude.

Wave of Terror - Unleash a disorientating psychic attack in a short range all around the user, causing all nearby living beings to flee. (Not particularly inspired for this last one, feel free to replace it if you don't like it Nakéen)

The battle went exactly as Skee planned, his pack even surpassing his expectations. After congratulating the other makralians for their battle prowess, Skee examined the arachnastinian's body, looking anything to learn from its anatomy that might help Skee in its future battles against its brethren. Are there any hidden weak spots ? Where are the vital organs under that thick carapace ? After that, if the meat from the fallen foe seemed edible, Skee and the pack would take a short break from the carnage to feed on it, after which they would look around for traces of other nearby Makralian packs to try and join up with them. After all, they were pretty deep into arachnastinian territory already, and the multitude of simian bodies scattered around the arachnastinian champion proved that a little caution wouldn't hurt. Then, regardless of whether or not they found friendly company, they would advance deeper into arachnastinian territory, looking for more enemies.

You congratulated the pack for this well-earned victory against a fierce foe, beckoning them to rest and recover some energy before venturing deeper. They roared and howled in delight and pride, unaware of the change you had just gone through. Before letting them feast on the carcass, you examined the Archnastinian's body.

Heavily armoured as it was, light blows would only glance on its thick exoskeleton. Its joints were weaker and prime targets for attacks, but there were no clear or hidden weak spots beyond that. It did possess a heart and some sort of brain, all localized in a heavily protected chest cavity. Its many-eyed head was full of nerves and sensory organs, which made you think a sufficiently powerful blow to the head could potentially stun them from pain and sensory overload.

After the pack had scraped off all edible bits of flesh from the body, you resumed the careful advance into enemy grounds.

Deeper into the fray: [4,3] -Good, Passable-

The further you got, the more bodies of both sides littered the ground with gore and blood. Both nearby and afar, you could hear calls from other packs from which your Host could process useful information: other packs had advanced deep, and it seemed the packs led by the Greater Leaders were still active and at the forefront. Some of the calls even forewarned you of potential enemies ahead, allowing you to avoid ambushes and instead get the drop on them.

Using one of the calls from a defeated pack, you managed to sneakily circle around an ambush spot. Hidden in the trees were four Arachnastinians armed with their characteristic bows using a reverse chitin blade in their arms with their own webs to shoot crude but deadly arrows made from wood and chitin.

Four archers in the trees, and three spear users on the ground.

Nearby Beings:
[Immediate Surroundings]
-Arachnastinian Ambush Squad [Unaware of your presence]
-> Archer#1
-> Archer#2
-> Archer#3
-> Archer#4
-> Spear#1
-> Spear#2
-> Spear#3

[Makralian Horde]
-The Horde Leader: Krauraka
-The 7 Greater Leaders
-The 39 Lesser Leaders
-The 24 last contestants
-Nearly a thousand of Adult Makralians
-Your own pack (numbering 5)

[Arachnastinian "Spiderfolk" Kingdom]
-Countless Arachnastinians

Spoiler: Skee Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 25/25
MP: 21/21
Essence: 6/50
Attributes:
STR 0
CON -1
POW 0
RES -1
INT 4
IND 2
Status:
-Fine
-[Biobond]: +1 to most actions

Inventory:
-Banera's Bladed Tail

Location:
-Central Savarde Jungle - Arachnastinian territories

Host: Adult Makralian (Shnapa)
HP: 15/15
MP: 12/12
Essence: -/10(Not awakened)
Status:
-Bolstering Serum: +1 STR, +2 most combat rolls

Attributes:
STR 1
CON 1
POW -1
RES 0
INT 1
IND 1

Known Skills:
-Rallying Call
-Vicious Bite
-Fur Hardening
-??

[Nakéen]

Kori, the Elemental Spirit of Ice  - (TricMagic)

The newly formed sprite stretches their limbs hands above their head as they limber up. The air is crisp and wonderful. The memories from their time as a chunk of ice, less so as they 'speak' for the first time in their language.
"So dumb... I get that I'm not that tough, but trying to beat that giant of a thing. Needs something more if I want to pierce that armor..." They think/speak for a bit before deciding to get used to their new power boost out of combat. Rather than inside of combat where things are more likely to go wrong. Between their hands they hold a ball of elemental energy.

"What's ice.. Snow, cold and brittle. Slowing."
Spell Development has been added to the character sheet. These Posts now include the current character sheet.

"Compress it into a spear of energy," till it's sharp, and then send it forth. It's good for improving spell power too. Hopefully."

Code: (Developing Spell: Arctic Spear) [Select]

Single Target - Focuses elemental energy, compressing it down into a spear of energy, like ice. Ranged Spell, Piercing?
Testing: Plenty of frozen trees around the edges of the field.


"Next. How far will it spread.. Try and get the flowing right so it can stick together?"

Code: (Developing Spell: Snowstorm) [Select]

Wide AoE around self - Elemental Energy from Arctic Wind is spread across the battlefield without significant energy compression. Somewhat continuous once set up around self.
Focus -  Slow buildup of ice to make targets sluggish and easier to hit. Not likely to impact much larger targets, more effective against smaller ones.
Testing Notes*: Tiring to keep up for long periods of time. Attempt to set up, then dismiss once it can maintain itself off MP spent.


After some rest and recovery, plan is thus. Practice casting Arctic Wind against nearby trees/targets. Finish up with attempting to cast Antarctic Wind in the same wide configuration Arctic Wind can do.

Entering into Spell Training and rest in-between. Interrupts from local monsters possible, though the stronger monsters stay away from the flower fields for whatever reason?

(Recap on previous stage's actions would be appreciated for audience/referral. Time for a Magic Arc to get a grasp on innate magical principles. Or in simple words, seeing just what this sprite can do to open up some more options beyond blast it with energy.)
(Missed multiple turns, haha. They're currently talking to themselves.)

Spoiler: Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 14/14
MP: 20/20
Essence: 0/10
STR 0
CON 0
POW 0 (+2)
RES 0 (+2)
INT 1
IND 1
Status:
-Nature Spirit Active (Cold Environment, +2)

Location:
-Iron Ridge
> Frozen Summits
>> Frost Trees Grove
>>>Snowflower Fields

Spoiler: Kori? the Elemental Spirit of Ice (Stage 2) - (TricMagic) (click to show/hide)

Name: Kori?
Species: Elemental Spirit of Ice (Stage 2)
Appearance:
HP: 14/14
MP: 20/20

STR 0 
CON 0 

POW 0 
RES 0 

INT 1 
IND 1 


Traits:
[FF]Nature Spirit+ (Ice): Can disperse into an icy mist. POW/RES & INT/IND increases over time to a max of 2, particularly in Cold icy and/or misty areas.
Innate Ice Resistance: Its nature grants it resistance to Ice-elemental damage, reducing the Attack Level of Ice attack against it.
Mana Attunement: An attunement to Mana allows it to feel it, and increase its affinity to it. Passively increases mana recovery (+1).
> One of Mana: Its consciousness is closely linked to its relation with mana. Passively increases mana recovery, can be activated as a Skill to focus and recover mana based on IND.

Skills:
Cold Mist: Used as a counter when in Mist form. Only useable in a counterattack, use POW, Attack Level +1.
Natural Force [Magic]: can convert its magic energy into ice, allowing it to heal itself. Equivalent to a Basic Innate spell.
[Intermediate] Innate Ice Magic: a form of elemental magic.
> Antarctic Wind [Basic]: Inflicts minor Ice elemental damage.
> Arctic Wind [Intermediate]: Inflicts moderate Ice elemental damage. Range can scale with MP cost. Antarctic Wind replaced.

Spell Development:
Arctic Spear(pending)
Snowstorm(pending)

Short Tl:dr - Arctic Spear development, Snowstorm development, Arctic Wind practice, and transfering Arctic Wind's +MP=Range property onto Antarctic Wind as the capper of the training. Resting as needed with various buffs.

A newfound confidence in the powers of your new form made you feel freer than ever. A vast world waiting to be explored, and new powers to master and understand. You had the time and a drive to learn, and so you started planning ahead.

Timeskip (Training Arc)
Innate Ice Magic Spell Training [Arctic Spear]: [4,6] [Good, Overshoot]
Innate Ice Magic Spell Training [Snowstorm]: [4,2] [Good, Failure]

You spent the next few days and weeks honing your innate magic. The trees and occasional hostile trespasser made excellent target practices, and in these serene lands of cold you could listen to the force of nature you were so attuned to. One day in a most fortunate event, you found a node of magic very similar to the ice magic you wielded.

A singular tree of unmelting ice at the top of a hill covered in unchanging snow, it was the lone tree of that hill too. A colony of lesser ice sprites inhabited it, and they didn't seem too disturbed by your presence or activity.

Most of the passing time was spent here, allowing you to better understand your powers, making them grow.

Your Power increased by 1

In time you managed to gather ice into solid pebbles, similar to hail. A very cheap spell to cast, you temporarily named it [Ice Pebble]. Further working on that base, you finally managed to conjure a thin and sturdy spear of ice, finalizing your [Arctic Spear] spell.

New spells developped: "Ice Pebble" and [Arctic Spear]

More days passed, but you barely noticed the passage of time with the fun you were having. There was still so much to play with, to improve on. Your next project was a variant of your Arctic Wind, a way to make it cover a wider scale passively while balancing its cost. Further experimentations and failures eventually yielded a satisfying result: you could now magically conjure a storm of elemental energy that would cover a wide area around you with magical snow.

New spell developped: [Snowstorm]

"Ice Pebble" [Basic: +1 AL / +2 to Hit / 1MP]: Conjure a small ball of ice and hurl it at a target, inflicting physical damage. Deceitfully accurate and cheap to boot.
Arctic Spear [Intermediate: +4 AL / 6MP]: Conjure a spear of ice and launche it at a target, inflicting a mix of physical and ice elemental damage.
Snowstorm [Intermediate: 2MP base / +1MP per turn]: Conjure a localized snowstorm to hinder opponents, inflicting a light disadvantage on them. Increases the potency of wind based spells as a bonus.

Nearby Monsters:
-None

Spoiler: Spirit of Ice Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 14/14
MP: 20/20
Essence: 0/10
Attributes: [Final] (Base+Training+[Bonus])
STR 0
CON 0
POW [3] (0+1[2])
RES [2] (0+[2])
INT 1
IND 1
Status:
-Nature Spirit [From Trait]: POW and RES increased by 2.
Traits:
[FF]Nature Spirit+ (Ice) [Innate / Active&Passive]
Innate Ice Resistance [Innate / +1 AR against Ice attacks]
Mana Attunement [Innate / Passive]
> One of Mana [Innate / Active]
Skills:
Cold Mist [Counter / +1 AL / +1 to Hit]
Natural Force [Innate Basic Magic: 2MP for 1HP]
[Intermediate] Innate Ice Magic
> Antarctic Wind [Basic: +1 AL / 1MP]
> Arctic Wind [Intermediate: +3 AL / 4MP]
> "Ice Pebble" [Basic: +1 AL / +2 to Hit / 1MP]
> Arctic Spear [Intermediate: +4 AL / +2 to Hit / 6MP]
> Snowstorm [Intermediate: 2MP base / +1MP per turn / Light Disadvantage]
Location:
-Iron Ridge
> Frozen Summits
>> Frost Trees Grove

Azarian, the Imbued Thoughtling (Dustan Hache)

Azarian’s ability to mimic the goblinoid form was disrupted by the bite, causing him to revert to his normal betentacled form as he gathered himself back together and grabbed on to the wolf’s head in hopes the more direct connection would assist his mind eater attack.
”tic toc! I fight, you get plant!”

[Azarian: Mind Eater]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Azarian INT: 1
> Skill: None
> Situation: 2 versus 1 (+1), Physical connection (+1)
> Other: Mind Eater (+2 AL)

Great Wolf IND: 0
> Skill: None
> Situation: Wounded (-2) Disoriented (-2)

Attack Die: 1d12+2
Attack Level: 3=1+2
Defence Die: 1d10-4
Attribute Difference (INT vs IND): +1
Final Attack Level: 4=3+1 (2d4)

Attack Roll: 11=[9]+2
Defender Roll: -2=[2]-4
[Successful Attack]
Damage (2d4): 6=[6]
Flavor: [2] -Failure to apply Disorientation-

[Toc: Goblin bite]

Spoiler: Detail (click to show/hide)

Toc STR: 0
> Skill: None
> Situation: Two on one (1)
> Other: Goblin Fangs (+1 AL)

Great Wolf CON: 1
> Skill: None
> Situation: Wounded (-2) Disoriented (-2)

Attack Die: 1d10+1
Attack Level: 2=1+1
Defence Die: 1d12-4
Attribute Difference (STR vs CON): -1
Final Attack Level: 1=2+1 (1d4)

Attack Roll: 9=[8]+1
Defender Roll: -1=[3]-4
[Successful Attack]
Damage (1d4): 2=[2]

The wolf eyes widened as tentacles sprouted from your goblinoid body. Before it could process what had just happened, you latched on its head and got up close and personal, using the proximity to enhance your Mind Eater. A violent pain flared within the Wolf's mind as you eroded and devoured it, all the while Toc who had failed to hear you kept nibbling fiercely at the wolf's back.

After a fierce few more seconds of struggle, the Great Wolf collapsed lifelessly on the ground.

5 Lesser Essence obtained
You can transform to Stage 3

After giving a kick to the dead wolf, Toc triumphantly praised you.
"You strong!"

Something seemed to dawn on Toc as he remembered why the two of you were even here in the first place. He went to pick a few of the "healing sticks" from the dark blue brush. He showed them to you with a satisfied grin: they oozed thick and sticky sap from the broken end, and the leaves seemed to stick to fabric. Closer examination revealed countless light "hairs" on these leaves.

With this done, all that remained was bringing these sticks to the ailing goblins.

Nearby Beings:
- Lineine Great Wolf (Stage 2) [Dead]
[HP? MP? STR2 CON1 POW1 RES1 INT? IND0]
> -18HP/-2MP
[Spell Resistance]
- Toc the Teal Goblin

Spoiler: Azarian's Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 12/17
MP: 13/17
Essence: 23/20
Attributes: [Final] (Base+Training+[Bonus])
STR 0
CON -1
POW [2] (1+1)
RES [2] (1+1)
INT 1
IND 0
Status:
Healthy: no bonus or malus

Traits:
Purity of mind [Innate]
Magical Foci [Innate]
Unity of mind [INT vs IND]

Skills
Mind eater [+2 AL / INT vs IND]
Psi Siphon [+1 AL / Basic Innate Magic]
Warping Shield [Basic Innate Magic]

Inventory:
-Lifelike depiction of two humans with trace of mind -one confirmed dead-
-Simple metal collar
-Mechanical ring thingy
-Tasty magic-filled tablets
-Colourful clothes

Location:
-East Empsiphion
> Lineine Hills

[Nakéen]

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Spoiler: Eximius Res, the Ego Ring (Stage 3) - (Hawk132) (click to show/hide)

Name: Eximius Res
Species: Ego Ring -stage 3-
Appearance: A ring made out of a dark grey, near black material and set with a small multi-colored jewel. There doesn't seem to be anything particularly special about it, aside from ancient runes engraved on the outside and inside, along with silver-gold decorative patterns. The same runes can be faintly seen on his wielder's ring finger, as if tattooed onto the skin.

Base Attributes:
HP: 25
MP: 21
STR 2
CON 2
POW 1
RES 1
INT -1
IND -1

Traits:
Bonded Weapon [Innate] - Eximius is an ancient magical artifact and gains all the advantages and disadvantages of being such. His very existence is also bonded to his wielder. Aside from his form as a ring, he can also morph into his wielder's preferred melee weapon. They live and die together, unless the wielder expires due to natural causes - in which case Eximius will sooner or later happen upon another wielder due to the powers of fate. If Eximius and his wielder fall, Eximius himself will be found by a new wielder in a few centuries - fate itself twisting the facts to make Eximius continue existing.
>Passive: Since Eximius and his wielder are technically one entity, they supplement each other's stats during rolls.
Of Ambition [Innate] - Eximius intensifies the wielder's inner desires, driving him or her to pursue their ambitions, whether they be things as simple as protecting/slaughtering the weak or something more involved, like gaining control over a kingdom and such.
Of Vigilance [Innate] - Eximius (and by extension, his wielder) is able to detect powerful beings, along with those who have murderous intent towards the wielder.
Regenerating [Innate] - Along with lessening fatigue and improving his user's pain threshold, Eximius now grants them supernaturally fast regeneration.
Inventory <Bag> [Innate] - Eximius has a special dimension inside of him in which items can be stored by simply touching them. They will not degrade due to time and wear and will be kept in the exact same state they were when put inside the space. It is currently the size of a large pouch.
Slaying - [Innate/Combat] After making contact with a foe, Eximius adjusts his material structure to one said foe is weak to, should it have such a weakness. Can grant a Medium advantage after the first hit.
Of Protection [Innate/Armor 2] - Eximius' wielder enjoys heightened protection as his body grows unnaturally tougher. Reduces the Attack Level of most attacks by 2.
Of Erudition [Innate] - Eximius increases his wielders mental capabilities, mainly comprehension - allowing them to learn faster.
Hawk-eyed [Innate] - Eximius' wielder gain superhuman perception, allowing them to see further with clarity and notice minute details that might be otherwise overlooked.[/b]


Skills:
Limiter Release [Active] - Eximius can temporarily disable his wielder's physical limiters, inflicting slight amounts of damage but increasing their abilities overall. While active increases physical attributes by +2 at the cost of 1d4 damage per action.
Blink [Innate Basic Magic] - Eximius' wielder can increase his speed to inhuman levels for a moment, appearing as if he had teleported.
Illusion [Innate Basic Magic] - Eximius can create an illusionary person to confuse, distract and divert the attention of others. It can appear anywhere, even appearing in the exact same position the wielder is standing in. It takes the appearance of his wielder, though it can also take the appearance which the wielder always sees - a humanoid shadowy silhouette wreathed by faint silver-gold flames, complete with a pair of white glowing eyes. When the wielder is the only person who is supposed to see the illusion, it takes no mana to use.
Intermediate Mana Manipulation
> Mana Shield [+1 Armor / Innate Basic Magic] - Eximius can protect his wielder with a simple, but effective shield made out of hardened mana.
> Mana Wave [+2 AL / Innate Basic Magic] - For those out of reach of melee, Eximius can emit a sharp wave created with pure mana when swung.
> Mana Burn [Innate Basic Magic] - Eximius can coat himself with silver-gold flames that burn away both mana-based projectiles and the mana stored by people or objects. Can be used simultaneously with Mana Wave to disable magic at range. Can inflict a Medium disadvantage to magic.
> Mana Burn Wave [+2 AL / Innate Intermediate Magic] - A skill combining Mana Wave and Mana Burn.
Regeneration Overdrive [Innate Intermediate Magic] - With a burst of mana and a dash of his own lifeforce, Eximius amplifies the already quickened healing of his wielder, repairing internal damage and closing wounds within seconds.
Sever / Crush - [+4 AL]
> Sever: Eximius is able to momentarily become impossibly sharp, allowing him to cut through most man-made material.
> Crush: Eximius can momentarily multiply his weight, allowing him to crush through plate armor with ease or act as a two-man demolition team together with his wielder.

Spoiler: Ulkas, the Horned Demon (Stage 6) - (Sarrak) (click to show/hide)

Name: Ulkas
Species: Horned Demon -Stage 6-
Appearance: A lean tall humanoid demon with scaly skin, sharp claws, and a barbed tail. His skin is blood red with black tint, and several ornate markings adorn it. His horns are straight and quite sharp. His wings are mostly vestigial, yet he can fly regardless through magical levitation.

Base Attributes:
HP: 39
MP: 63
STR 0
CON 0
POW 1
RES 0
INT 7
IND 2

Traits:
- Demonic Ancestry [Innate] - Blood of Demons courses through his veins. Demons can sense the presence of one another.
- Poisoned Claws -paralyzing venom- [+3 AL / 2 vs CON] Claws tipped with powerful paralyzing venom.
- Stinger -corrosive acid-  [+3 AL / 2 vs CON] A vicious stinger at the end of his tail, coated with corrosive acid.
- Advanced Levitation [Innate]
- Expansive Mind [Advanced/Innate] - It is easier for him to understand concepts far from the usual field of experience.
- Life Burn [Innate] - Lifeforce he loses through wounds will "ignite", turning into energy to empower him for a very short duration, increasing the potency of next action. Can also be activated willingly. Grants a varying Advantage.
- Regeneration [Innate/Active] - An innate very fast healing factor. Allows recovery of HP during combat, and for limbs to regrow. Extensive use will drain energy resources.
- Mana Regeneration [Innate/Active]  - An innate ability to attract mana. Allows recovery of MP during combat and doubles natural mana regeneration.
- Born Tactician [Innate] - When taking part in the battle, he sees opportunities he can take advantage of.
- Silver Tongue [Innate] - He finds it easy to use and twist his words to get an advantage. Most sentients could be compelled to strike up a conversation.
- Hardened Mind [Innate] - Even supernatural events hardly affect him, granting emotionless analysis in almost all situations.
- Overpowering Mind [Innate] - Each creature touched by his mind feels an oppressive aura. Enemies find it harder to resist mental manipulation.
- Highly Developed Brain [Innate] - With the constant influx of information, his brain matter adapted, becoming more resilient and enduring
- Mind Targeting [Intermediate/Combat] -  Instead of using fickle senses, his established target is an enemy mind, so that spells are cast right at the target body.
- Self-Control [Innate] - Using his abilities on his own body, he can adjust its potential to any possible threat and situation
- Empathy [Innate] - Due to his developed perception and mental prowess, he can feel a slight emanations of feelings from surrounding minds

Skills:
- Extreme analysis - When activated, he enters a state of heightened perception, seeing, hearing and smelling everything around, producing a dangerously high amount of information flooding into the brain. INT starts to influence actions in combat, but an overload of information may have adverse effect
- [Intermediate] Mana Manipulation
> Violent Mana Absorption [POW vs RES] - He can absorb a portion of MP used by other beings, even as they use it, weakening their spells.
> Mana Overcharging - He can use twice more MP than normally needed, gaining a bonus to his spells.
- [Basic] Soul Tinkering:
- [Advanced] Mental Techniques:
> Mind Separation - He became so adept at the control that even separating and readjusting Mind and Body is withing his grasp
> Advanced Mind Field [INT]: He is an expert at using Mind Field as both shield, weapon and battleground. Grants a Strong Advantage in mental combat.
> Total Control - He has attained mastery of control and can manipulate his victims in many ways. Gains bonus to mental manipulation.
- [Advanced] Innate Translocation Magic:
- [Advanced] Innate Illusion Magic:
- [Advanced] Innate Warp Magic:
> Warp Rift Creation [Advanced] - he is naturally proficient at opening rifts in reality and suffers fewer hardships doing so.

Spoiler: Azarian, the Imbued Thoughtling (Stage 2) - (Dustan Hache) (click to show/hide)

Name: Azarian
Species: Imbued Thoughtling -Stage 2-
Appearance: A small, shifting reddish-brown mass of tendrils with a single large eye in the center. It's characteristics shift and deform occasionally while tapping into something's mind.

Base Attributes:
HP: 17
MP: 17
STR 0
CON -1
POW 1
RES 1
INT 1
IND 0

Traits:
Purity of mind [Innate]: resistance to illusions and mind altering effects, combining both individuality and intelligence.
Magical Foci [Innate]: Passive effect that enhances spells being cast within a small area around him, mainly his own. +1 to Attribute when casting a spell.
Unity of mind [INT vs IND]: defeating an enemy using a mental attack puts them into a mind-controlled trance sustained with Mana. Targets released from this state for any reason immediately fall unconscious. No essence is dropped by enemies defeated this way.

Skills
Mind eater [+2 AL / INT vs IND]: A crude mental transfer that serves as his main attack. It slowly drives the target to insanity before putting them in a coma. +2 Attack Level.
Psi Siphon [+1 AL / Basic Innate Magic]: A simple spell that steals the target's vitality, draining their Mana and using it to lower their mental resistances. If the target has no Mana available, drains Mana from the user and transfers health from the target. +1 Attack Level, temporarily reduces IND by 1.
Warping Shield [Basic Innate Magic]: Creates a magic field to disrupt incoming projectiles, causing most to veer wildly off course using a brief pulse of magic. Imposes a light disadvantage on incoming projectiles.

Spoiler: Squacks the Carrion Bird (Stage 2) - (Devastator) (click to show/hide)

Name: Squacks
Species: Carrion Bird
Appearance: A dirty grey medium-sized bird with an all-purpose sharp beak.  It eats carrion and anything that looks sufficiently defenseless to be pecked or torn to death in groups. Compared to before, it is slightly longer in the chest, wings, claws, and tail.  Still not much larger and still the same colour.

Base Attributes:
HP: 17
MP: 17
STR 3
CON 0
POW -1
RES 1
INT -1
IND 0

Traits:
Aerobatic flyer [Intermediate/Combat]:  Some changes in wing geometry (more triangular and a longer more v-ish tail.), as well as multiple oil glands to allow for improving wing performance characteristics with proper grooming. Equivalent to an Intermediate Flying Skill.
Diamond Claws [Natural Weapon]:  Disposable claw sheaths, like on felines, with extreme sharpness and hardness.  Wear off after the first few hits in a battle, but will regrow naturally. +2 Attack Level, +4 Attack Level for the first attack.
Carrion Eater [Innate]:  Can eat rotten or tainted food that would be passed up by others.

Skills:
Squack [None vs INT]: Call echos oddly, making it difficult to tell its point of origin. Can inflict a light disadvantage to the target.
Infighter [STR vs CON]: Can disable opponents with a successful strike to a vulnerable location. Improved performance against larger foes, and can use larger foes as temporary cover. Can inflict a Medium disadvantage or more on a successful hit.

Lesser Spell Resistance [Basic Innate Magic] Temporarily increases Resistance by 1 against Basic Spells.
Spell Resistance [Intermediate Innate Magic] Temporarily increases Resistance by 2 against Intermediate or lower Spells.
Hit and Run [Combat]  Can attack and attempt to disengage, preventing a follow-up attack by the target.  Cannot be used on first turn after it was last used successfully. Impose a Medium disadvantage to counterattacks.

Spoiler: Kori, the Elemental Spirit of Ice (Stage 2) - (TricMagic) (click to show/hide)

Name: Kori
Species: Elemental Spirit of Ice (Stage 2)
Appearance:

Base Attributes:
HP: 14
MP: 20
STR 0
CON 0
POW 0
RES 0
INT 1
IND 1

Traits:
[FF]Nature Spirit+ (Ice) [Innate / Active&Passive]: Can disperse into an icy mist. POW/RES & INT/IND increases over time to a max of 2, particularly in Cold icy and/or misty areas.
Innate Ice Resistance [Innate / +1 AR against Ice attacks]: Its nature grants it resistance to Ice-elemental damage, reducing the Attack Level of Ice attack against it.
Mana Attunement [Innate / Passive]: An attunement to Mana allows it to feel it, and increase its affinity to it. Passively increases mana recovery (+1).
> One of Mana [Innate / Active]: Its consciousness is closely linked to its relation with mana. Can be activated as a Skill to focus and recover mana based on IND.

Skills:
Cold Mist [Counter POW vs RES / +1 AL / +1 to Hit]: When in Mist form, can be used in a POW based counterattack.
Natural Force [Innate Basic Magic: 2MP for 1HP]: can convert its magic energy into ice, allowing it to heal itself at a 2:1 ratio.
[Intermediate] Innate Ice Magic: a form of elemental magic.
> Antarctic Wind [Basic: +1 AL / 1MP]: Conjure a cold wind to inflict minor Ice elemental damage. Can potentially hit multiple targets.
> Arctic Wind [Intermediate: +3 AL / 4MP]: Conjure a frigid wind to inflict moderate Ice elemental damage. Can potentially hit multiple targets.
> "Ice Pebble" [Basic: +1 AL / +2 to Hit / 1MP]: Conjure a small ball of ice and hurl it at a target, inflicting physical damage. Deceitfully accurate and cheap to boot.
> Arctic Spear [Intermediate: +4 AL / +2 to Hit / 6MP]: Conjure a spear of ice and launches it at a target, inflicting a mix of physical and ice elemental damage.
> Snowstorm [Intermediate: 2MP base / +1MP per turn / Light Disadvantage]: Conjure a localized snowstorm to hinder opponents, inflicting a light disadvantage on them. Increases the potency of wind based spells as a bonus.

Spoiler: Skee, the Mind Parasite (Stage 3) - (Legendary Marksdorf) (click to show/hide)

Name: Skee
Species: Mind Parasite -Stage 3-
Appearance: A pair of long antennae have sprouted from Skee's head. His plated exoskeleton is now adorned with small spikes, and looks sturdier overall. His tail has become
even longer, now resembling a scorpion's, although with more midway joints enabling more diverse movements.

Base Attributes:
HP: 25
MP: 21
STR 0
CON -1
POW 0
RES -1
INT 4
IND 2

Traits:
Parasitic Lifeform [Innate INT vs IND] - Skee is a parasite. Outside of a host body, he's (almost) no different from a mundane critter and thus extremely vulnerable. However, once Skee has taken over a host, he's able to tap into their inner strength, increasing their strength and magical prowess, and maybe even revealing hidden abilities the host wasn't aware off. Depending on the size and mental resilience of the host, taking complete control of their body after entering it can take from 5 minutes up to several days. He can leave the host body at any moment, and they'll have no recollection of what happened. (Being inside a host replaces Skee's own Strength, Constitution, Power and Resistance by the host's, slightly increased.)
Internal ducts [Innate] - Skee grows ducts in host's body, allowing him to send poison or serum anywhere in his hosts' body. This can be used to imbue the hosts' claws or teeth with Skee's own paralytic posion for example, thus allowing him to indirectly inject it to his enemies.
Thoughtwalker [Innate] - Skee can peer into his host's mind, allowing him to access its memories and knowledge to some extent. This can be used to perfectly imitate the host's usual personality, for example.
Bioengineer [Innate] - Skee can manipulate his host's body, causing it to grow new organs, tissues and limbs over time, given sufficient nutrition. This can also be used to reinforce already existing organs, or to move them, or even repair internal damage.
Biobond [Innate] - After staying in the same host for a while, Skee gets used to it and becomes much more efficient overall. Basically, the longer Skee stays in the same host, the stronger they both become.
Mind over Matter [Innate Passive INT vs INT] - Skee's developped intelligence allows him to react to physical attacks attempted by less astute adversaries more effectively. When defending against a physical attack, if the attacker's INT is inferior to Skee's, the defense roll is calculated using CON+INT, as opposed to just CON. This also applies to the host Skee is currently inhabiting, using both the host's CON+Skee's INT for physical defense rolls.
Force of Ego [Innate Passive IND vs IND] - Skee's developped individuality destabilizes spells cast at him by weaker willed opponents more effectively. When defending against a magical attack, if the attacker's IND is inferior to Skee's, the defense roll is calculated using RES+IND, as opposed to just RES. This also applies to the host Skee is currently inhabiting, using both the host's RES+Skee's IND for magical defense rolls.
Telepathy [Innate Active INT vs IND] - Allows Skee to speak directly into the mind of others and read their minds.

Skills:
Paralytic Poison [Natural Weapon vs CON] - Skee's one mean of defense when outside of a host. He stings the enemy injects a strong paralyzing poison, resulting in complete momentarily paralysis. The poison is non-lethal although if an excessive dose is injected, the target might die from cardiac arrest.
Bolstering Serum [Combat Active] - Skee produces a serum which greatly boosts his host's strength, reaction speed, and dexterity for a short amount of time. Multiple injections will amplify the effect, but injecting too much serum can cause great damage to the host's body.
Regenerative Serum [Combat Active] - Skee produces a serum which greatly boosts his host's natural regenerative capabilities, allowing it to quickly heal wounds or mend broken bones while also greatly reducing fatigue.
Mind Crusher [+4 AL vs INT] - Skee unleashes a brutal mental attack which can cause disorientation, confusion, loss of consciousness or outright madness. Can also be used for mind control to a limited extent.
Brain Theft [Combat Active] - Skee taps into his host's brainpower, temporarily increasing his own. The smarter the host is, the better this works, but it will never result in negative results, even if the host is dumber than its feet, because Skee is essentially using the host's brain as an auxilliary brain for himself.
Telekinesis [Innate Intermediate Magic] - Using the power of his mind, Skee applies force to a physical object, attempting to lift it, move it, etc... Can also be used on the host's body to enhance physical ability by "helping the body move" (for example, adding power to a punch, accelerating the legs when running or giving more air to a jump by lifting the whole body, etc...). If used to attack an opponent (for example by attempting to lift them or tear them apart), the attacking roll will be made using INT but the defender will defend with CON.
Psychic Forcefield [Innate Intermediate Magic] - Deploy a mental barrier around an area, rendering it impassable by anything Skee chooses to force out. An enemy may force through if they have sufficient physical strength, magical prowess or mental fortitude.
Wave of Terror [Innate Intermediate Magic] - Unleash a disorientating psychic attack in a short range all around the user, causing all nearby living beings to flee.

Spoiler: Moretti the Mimic (Stage 0) - (Knightwing64) (click to show/hide)

Name: Moretti
Species: Mimic
Appearance: A treasure chest with teeth able to communicate with its prey through explained reasons. Maybe the creation of a mage?
Surely you don’t need me to explain what a mimic is?

Base Attributes:
HP: 10/10
MP: 10/10

STR 0 -Strength : increases physical damage-
CON 1 -Constitution : increases physical resilience-

POW -1 -Power : increases special/magical damage-
RES 1 -Resistance : increases special/magical resilience-

INT 0 -Intelligence : increases your ability to submit others to your will-
IND -1 -Individuality : increases your ability to resist to others will-

Traits:
Totally A Treasure Chest: A slight SEP field designed to make people think this is a normal chest of loot.

Surprisingly Sharp Teeth: A mimics teeth are extremely sharp and durable, able to chomp through even the hardest of materials.

Skills:
Minor Mimicry: Can obtain the properties of objects by eating them.

Identify: Able to magically gain information about something with concentration.

NPC Companions

Spoiler: Astrosa, the Crimson Brisarane (Stage 6) - (Ulkas Companion) (click to show/hide)

Name: Astrosa
Species:  Crimson Brisarane -Stage 6-
Appearance: A humanoid demon taller than most humans with a feminine figure and crimson skin with black markings. Her twin symmetric crimson horns fit her head perfectly. She has ruby eyes and beautiful ebon hair. A blood red substance is constantly flying around her, part of it wrapping her like some sort of exquisite cloth.
Base Attributes:
Max HP: 63
Max MP: 39
STR 6
CON 2
POW 0
RES 0
INT 0 (+1)
IND 3

Traits
-Lunatic Mind - A mind whose inner workings have been twisted by intense trauma. Innate resistance to Mental attacks.
-Demonic Ancestry - Blood of Demons courses through her veins. Demons can sense the presence of one another.
-Magic Wings - Mysterious wings whose movements can be manipulated by thoughts or instinct. They naturally grants Levitation to Astrosa.
-Eyes of the Mighty - Astrosa's eyes can visualize might in living beings.
-Regeneration - An innate very fast healing factor. Allows recovery of HP during combat, and for limbs to regrow. Extensive use will drain energy resources.
-Strength in Suffering - Physical attributes will increase with the pain suffered by the demoness.
-Bloodlust Madness - The heat of battle may ignite a berserker's flame, sending her on a rampage.
-Bewitching Aura - Emanates a captivating aura, innate charm effect.
-Bladed Claws - Powerful retractable claws that serve as natural weapons.
-Essence Healing - Absorbing essence will heal her
-The Great Gown of the Brisaranes - A blood red substance wrapping around Astrosa. Its solid form is extremely strong and durable. Its form can be manipulated by her will.
-Drinking from their Wounds - Her attacks will drain some of the HP lost by her targets.
-Extreme Awareness - Few things can escape her vigilance in a very small radius around her. Also enhanced close combat prowess.

Skills
-Arsenal of the Brisaranes - Form many weapons from the Gown.
-Know my Pain - Mirror her pain in her targets
-Masochistic Drive - Inflict self pain to willingly takes advantage Strength in Suffering
-Relief through Pain - Inflict self pain to stimulate her regeneration
-Wall-Breaker - A wind-up attack focusing all her energy in the tip of a spear or lance, allowing her to break the sturdiest protections.
-Awakening of the Mad Brisarane - Invoking her Bloodlust Madness and fusing her Gown with her body, Astrosa turns into an avatar of carnage. A last ditch skill, with terrible consequences on the body.

[Nakéen]

Gosh.

Still to-do: clarify and update some of the skills and spells of a few players.

[TricMagic]

Spoiler: Spirit of Ice Status (click to show/hide)

HP: 14/14
MP: 20/20
Essence: 0/10
Attributes: [Final] (Base+Training+[Bonus])
STR 0
CON 0
POW [3] (0+1[2])
RES [2] (0+[2])
INT 1
IND 1
Status:
-Nature Spirit [From Trait]: POW and RES increased by 2.
Traits:
[FF]Nature Spirit+ (Ice) [Innate / Active&Passive]
Innate Ice Resistance [Innate / +1 AR against Ice attacks]
Mana Attunement [Innate / Passive]
> One of Mana [Innate / Active]
Skills:
Cold Mist [Counter / +1 AL / +1 to Hit]
Natural Force [Innate Basic Magic: 2MP for 1HP]
[Intermediate] Innate Ice Magic
> Antarctic Wind [Basic: +1 AL / 1MP]
> Arctic Wind [Intermediate: +3 AL / 4MP]
> "Ice Pebble" [Basic: +1 AL / +2 to Hit / 1MP]
> Arctic Spear [Intermediate: +4 AL / +2 to Hit / 6MP]
> Snowstorm [Intermediate: 2MP base / +1MP per turn / Light Disadvantage]
Location:
-Iron Ridge
> Frozen Summits
>> Frost Trees Grove


Gathered Info
A few monsters were vying for supremacy to become the master of this frozen forest. They numbered four:
- The spirit of some warrior or adventurer risen from the grave, known for wielding ice magic and branding a blade made of ice.
- A golem of white metal said to have emerged recently from the ground. It is said to be unaffected by the elements, and use a strange power.
- The current master of the forest, a great clawed creature covered in pale white fur. The lesser nature spirits of the place still refer to it as the master.
- Another creature of fangs and claws said to be the master of another domain before it was dethroned or chased by some unknown power.

Locations Known
Iron Ridge,
>Frozen Summit
>>Frost Trees Grove
>>>Snowflower Fields (Safe from more dangerous foes?)
>>> Ice Node: Ice Tree atop the Hill (Colony of lesser ice sprites. Non-hostile.)

Will update action with fluff later.

Go explore the Frost Trees Grove further, keeping to the trees to stay out of sight and wind.

[Crystalizedmire]

If you don't mind taking another monster:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Caar
Species: Large Raven
Appearance: An abnormally large raven. Her feathers are shiny and black. Her wings and beak are very big.
Attributes:
HP: 10/10
MP: 10/10
Essence: 0/2

STR -1 -Strength
CON -1 -Constitution

POW 1 -Power
RES 0 -Resistance

INT 1 -Intelligence
IND 0 -Individuality


Traits:
Raven Queen - Corvidae of all feathers naturally want to flock around Caar making it confusing for predators to attack Caar. When a constitution roll is required, add intelligence to that roll.
Friend to all wolves - Wolves naturally like ravens. Therefore a large raven is unlikely to scare a wolf. Wolves(and wolf monsters) won't attack and will sometimes be friendly to Caar unless provoked.

Skills: You may have up to 2 Starting Skills
Wolf Bird - Again, wolves and ravens help each other in a special way. However, instead of mundanely summoning wolves by squawking, she summons wolves magically.
Peck - A basic attack with a beak

[Devastator]

Well, I want to kill the big creatures, not the small creatures, and these trees are everywhere so they're clearly beating up the slimes.

But the slimes are all different colours, so they're probably are big special slimes too!

..It's too complicated.  Lets just focus on the now.

Attack the wounded tree, taking advantage of it's miss, with my newly-regrown claws.

[Nakéen]

If you don't mind taking another monster:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Caar
Species: Large Raven
Appearance: An abnormally large raven. Her feathers are shiny and black. Her wings and beak are very big.
Attributes:
HP: 10/10
MP: 10/10
Essence: 0/2

STR -1 -Strength
CON -1 -Constitution

POW 1 -Power
RES 0 -Resistance

INT 1 -Intelligence
IND 0 -Individuality


Traits:
Raven Queen - Corvidae of all feathers naturally want to flock around Caar making it confusing for predators to attack Caar. When a constitution roll is required, add intelligence to that roll.
Friend to all wolves - Wolves naturally like ravens. Therefore a large raven is unlikely to scare a wolf. Wolves(and wolf monsters) won't attack and will sometimes be friendly to Caar unless provoked.

Skills: You may have up to 2 Starting Skills
Wolf Bird - Again, wolves and ravens help each other in a special way. However, instead of mundanely summoning wolves by squawking, she summons wolves magically.
Peck - A basic attack with a beak

Sure! Let's hope for you (and everyone else) this was the last month long hiatus.

[Crystalizedmire]

If you don't mind taking another monster:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Caar
Species: Large Raven
Appearance: An abnormally large raven. Her feathers are shiny and black. Her wings and beak are very big.
Attributes:
HP: 10/10
MP: 10/10
Essence: 0/2

STR -1 -Strength
CON -1 -Constitution

POW 1 -Power
RES 0 -Resistance

INT 1 -Intelligence
IND 0 -Individuality


Traits:
Raven Queen - Corvidae of all feathers naturally want to flock around Caar making it confusing for predators to attack Caar. When a constitution roll is required, add intelligence to that roll.
Friend to all wolves - Wolves naturally like ravens. Therefore a large raven is unlikely to scare a wolf. Wolves(and wolf monsters) won't attack and will sometimes be friendly to Caar unless provoked.

Skills: You may have up to 2 Starting Skills
Wolf Bird - Again, wolves and ravens help each other in a special way. However, instead of mundanely summoning wolves by squawking, she summons wolves magically.
Peck - A basic attack with a beak

Sure! Let's hope for you (and everyone else) this was the last month long hiatus.

Is it okay to change the second starting skill to Flight instead?