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[Bakedtoast]

Yeah, It’s a species of plant. I should have made that more clear, My bad.

The Lands of the Forsaken sound like a horrible place to live at this point... 

I'm going to give a day or two more for sapience / race discussion as well as generic species of things [Remember; non-sapient things you can create without further ado, sapient races will be made and molded similar to how the divine pact was molded; if there is no opposition, they stay the same as you suggested, otherwise they may be modified to suit other player's counter suggestions on what they'd like to see in the race.]
If there are no race proposals by tomorrow, the game will progress with only humans.

[Magmacube_tr]

I shall come forth again to create once more.

From the water I shall create a family of creatures that will be known as "crabs", armored animals with menacing pincers and sideways walks. There shall be many varieties of The Crab, from tiny ones that scuttle along the shores to giant ones that make their homes in the choruses of Evbar. They shall all live on the Islands of Sedef, filling many niches and filling the role of the dominant form of life.

I still have some other plans with The Islands of Sedef, but I need to think, first.


OOC: Can I just create more, or is there a hard limit?

[Knightwing64]

The tree’s won’t attack the residents of the forsaken land because they remind them of their master (Amon) Intruders or unwitting tourists on the otherhand... ( Am I supposed to make my species yet?)

[Bakedtoast]

OOC: Can I just create more, or is there a hard limit?

You can create more or less as many non-sapient species as you like, but bear in mind that they are not the focal point of the story. Gods and mortals may use or interact with these things in the world, and they'll be mentioned in the world info area, but, they are not key to the story. Also, do not feel the need to create mundane creatures unless you really want to; the world assumes that earlike fauna and flora exist (trees, wild pigs, and the like will exist unless players specify that one of the landmasses does NOT contain something in particular).

( Am I supposed to make my species yet?)

If you want to put forth suggestions or concepts for a sapient race, now is the time to do so.

[Knightwing64]

My suggestion for a race is this, A race with pale skin and pale gold eyes with vertical pupils looking cold and arrogant. Their entire body excludes majesty and corruption. Their blood is a very dark red, And they have a very long lifespan. From birth they have the innate ability to corrupt or control the desires of others. They can also pray to Amon or any other god for various powers, (Like praying to Amon for evil/Demonic abilities and praying to other gods for specific powers or boons). In general as a race they are very neutral evil but you could probably make them good if you wanted to.

[Bakedtoast]

From birth they have the innate ability to corrupt or control the desires of others. They can also pray to Amon or any other god for various powers, (Like praying to Amon for evil/Demonic abilities and praying to other gods for specific powers or boons).

Good concept. I only have a mechanical issue with the race having an innate ability to "buy" powers from gods simply by asking. Gods are free, and can give powers anyway, so specifying that a race can do this isn't really worth noting, unless they have the ability to "force" receiving boons after prayers, which I don't support.
As for the innate ability to corrupt or control others, I like it, as long as it has feasible limitations; for example, if it takes a lot of energy from to do the corrupting, and it's influence only lasts when in the presence of the corruptor, or something like that. Just trying to avoid anything too overpowered. Also, I assume this ability can also be used on members of their own race as well. Other than that, excited for this!

So far, we've only gotten one race suggestion. I'll give tomorrow as well, otherwise we will only have two races: Humans and Amott. [Calling them Amott after Amon, and because they were given no other name. Feel free to give the race a different name if you'd rather.]

[Bakedtoast]

Will be finalizing the race creation phase of this game today, so make your moves if you want to add in anything!
Currently we only have two sapient races; Humans and Amott.

[Stirk]

Setting up his throne in the Palace of Golden Leaves, Strum takes a moment to shake the Tree sending leaves flying in all directions . As they fall they change. Some transform into feathers, which twist in the wind and reunite with the tree further below. Others turn into scales, which plop into the ocean around the tree.

Here the further transform. The feathers turn into four golden wings, which now sprout from the back of a humanoid shape. This humanoid had two clawed hands and two clawed feet with shining feathers where hair would be on a mammal. They are capable of flying through the air as others are capable of walking, with keen eyes allowing them to see the ground from great heights. Strum calls them the "Pluck" as they are of feathers plucked from the tree.

The scales instead form a sailed tail likewise attached to the back of a humanoid. This humanoid is entirely covered in lizard-like scales giving it a form of natural armor allowing it to brave the many hazards of the ocean. While they can not breath water, they have been gifted webbed hands and feet in addition to their tails and an increased lung capacity allowing for super human swimming ability. They have the strength and endurance to make use of it, allowing them to swim for days without needing land to rest. He calls them the "Plunk" as they where those who punked into the ocean.

[Bakedtoast]

Strum calls them the "Pluck" as they are of feathers plucked from the tree.
He calls them the "Plunk" as they where those who plunked into the ocean.

OOC: Are these both races native to the Great Tree, or are they native to one of the other landmasses?

[Stirk]

Strum calls them the "Pluck" as they are of feathers plucked from the tree.
He calls them the "Plunk" as they where those who plunked into the ocean.

OOC: Are these both races native to the Great Tree, or are they native to one of the other landmasses?

((Tree of the Gods, sure.))

[Bakedtoast]

And so, the gods have convened, and the world and its mortal souls were put into being.
And the gods saw that the mortals moved about in the world, and began to form small tribes and villages, farms and hunting grounds. But they knew that the mortals would not be left alone for long.


The World:

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Sedef - 370,432 Square Kilometres
Features: An Archipelago of pearly-white stone islands. There are 23 islands in all, all of which are very similar in size. (~16,080 Sq KM average, largest is 21,204 sq KM, smallest is 12,010 sq KM).
The islands have an equatorial climate. Their surface shall be erratic in shape, with overhangs, cavities, sharp, rounded hills and elevated flats are commonplace on them. Under the ground, a unique metal called Inci is present. It is pure white and has a low melting point, such that it can be easily forged, but is hard, light, and durable after cooling from forging. The sea around these islands is very shallow, and very sharply decend into the depths at the continental shelf.

Notable Species (non-sapient): Evbar Trees, Rockbirds, Crabs
Sapience:
Humanity - Adaptable, ambitious, hairless bipedal apes. Come in a wide variety of shades of melanin, many different physical builds, and a wide range of mental capabilities. Lifespan average 60 years, some live as long as 80 years.



Lands of the Forsaken - 262,039 Square Kilometres
Features: A lush land with large forests with very rainy weather. The trees native to these lands have a strong bark with blood red leaves. If the trees live long enough, they could gain a conscious and various powers. There is some rocky terrain to mine or live upon, with copper, tine iron, and other useful metals beneath the surface. The ground is cast in a red light as though soaked by blood, due to gasses that are relased by the local plant life as it matures. Surrounding this continent is a very dark, red sea, so dark it is almost black, slowly becoming lighter the further away from the Lands of the Forsaken one travels. Eventually, it becomes blue, merging with the rest of the ocean.

Notable Species (non-sapient): Forbidden Fruit Trees, Seduction Trees
Sapience:
Amott - A tall, pale humanoid race with light golden eyes, slit vertical pupils like a snake's. Amott have a tendency towards elegance and majesty, but also toward corruption. Most Amott have the ability to exert telepathic influence over the desires of other lifeforms, including less strong-willed members of their own species; this is not de facto mind control but simply a more powerful form of emotional influence. Average lifespan 80 years, could live as long as 120 years.



Tree of the Gods - 187,666 Square Kilometres
Features: A gigantinc Stone Tree stemming from the Ocean floor all the way to the sky. The trunk is filled with holes allowing plants, animals, and eventually mortals to move about its insides as one would move about a normal island. At the very top high in the sky is the Palace of Golden Leaves. This naturally includes actual golden leaves that shine brightly enough to bring light to the other islands of the world [the sun], but its main feature is a classically designed palace reserved for the use of Gods. Far below the roots of the stone tree dig into the ground. These too are filled with holes that connect with the rest of the trunk - leading instead to the Castle of Dark Earth far below the crust. This too is reserved for the gods who happen to prefer a more gothic aesthetic.

Notable Species (non-sapient):
Sapience:
Pluck - The Pluck are golden-feathered, winged humanoids, with clawed hands and feet, making them slightly ungainly with the use of dextrous tools. They have good vision at further distances, and are capable of flight, using four wings that sprout from their backs. They dwell on the trunk and branches of the Great Tree. Pluck live an average of 60 years, while some can live as long as 80 years.

Plunk - The Plunk are entirely covered in golden lizard-like scales giving them a form of natural armor allowing them to brave the many hazards of the ocean. While they can not breathe water, they have been gifted webbed hands and feet in addition to their tails and an increased lung capacity allowing for super human swimming ability. They have the strength and endurance to make use of it, allowing them to swim for days without needing land to rest. They dwell at the base and in the flooded root systems of the Great Tree. Plunk live an average of 60 years, but can live up to 80 years.

Pantheon:

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Etaf, Teng, Strum, Amon, Egekay, Sora.
[Worshipper Count Points]
[Titles]
[Paragon Claims]
[Rule Breaks]
[Debt of Existence]
[Final Point Count]
Currently all gods are on equal footing due to the game only having begun; all gods currently have 3 points.

Thus, the gods set forth into the world, to make of it what they would.

OOC: And that's that! The world is set up, the stage aligned. Go forth!

[Knightwing64]

Amon, has decided to make a Church! A temple that gives off a feeling of corruption and evil but also a strange holy feeling, As though you should bow at the sight of it. Inside this temple, There are colorful and beautiful murals filled with the temptation of power. Along the sides are statues of the gods mortal appearance except twisted and evil, As though revealing the ugliness of their true selfs. In the center is a cross more then 100 meters tall with strange and eldritch words drawings. Countless souls were trapped within the cross. On the center of this cross are the words “ The fruit of darkness spreads, Shrouded by the darkness of the cosmos, The parasites(Gods) will live within the darkness of the universe forever”.

Amon has also decided to give his species the knowledge of how to cook and etc. Along with various boons to help them survive. This has made a few of them insane shrieking about “Betrayal!” And “Don’t trust the chained one!”..............

Such silly creatures.

[Magmacube_tr]

1)I shall show myself to humanity, proving my unquestionable existance to them. ''Humanity, the inhabitants of my land, I have come forth to share my wisdom.'

2)Then I shall create a rock platform onto the sea, and a monolith on top. On this monolith shall my commandments be seen.

The Word of Egekay

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1) Do not kill one another, unless to defend yourselves.
2) Do not steal from one another.
3) Do not hurt one another physically or mentally, unless you are harmed first.
4) Value the wonders of your world. Do not vandalise them unthinkingly.
5) Strife to know, and discover. Do not stagnate, there is always something to know. If there really is nothing left, then congratulations.
6) To worship me is to be curious and creative. Make art, inventions, and all other such things to enhance your quality of life. This will please me.
7) Do not discriminate among yourselves. If what one might do something no one is harmed, respect them. If one is incapable, help them.

[Bakedtoast]

OOC: I'll give about two more days for the other players to act, and then we'll commence the first turn report.

[Stirk]

Strum is suddenly inspired to try his hand at invoking rule 5.

1) Strum brings down clouds from high in the air, not to the earth but to a height that can be reached from the Great Tree. He hardens these clouds so they're made of a metallic cotton like material he dubs Cloud Iron. Cloud iron forms strands that can be used to make light-weight metallic outfits, or can be melted to likewise lightweight metallic equipment. It will be light enough that a Pluck can fly to claim the Cloud Iron and return home with a batch without issues. However it is too be weaker than traditional metal to keep within the bounds of Pact 4.

2) At the bottom of the Ocean, Strum creates a verity of under water volcanic vents. These vents will ever so often send shining black pearls toward the surface, which stop just deep enough for mortal pearl divers to be able to claim them if they see them sparkling below the waves. These Black Pearls will dissolve in fresh water, turning the water black and becoming a hard, heavy, glass-like material. Equipment can be made by making primitive molds, filling them with fresh water, then adding a Black Pearl. It is known to shatter easier than sacred crystal and be somewhat less hard, in addition to its weight making it difficult to use as equipment for weaker mortals as per Pact 4. 

However if a mortal where to find a way to combine Cloud Iron and Black Pearls, they would be able to create a material stronger than Sacred Crystal that is as heavy as they please. As pact four states thus:

4. It hereby agreed that no material may be made by the gods that is superior to sacred crystal [Sapphire Crystal], lest cracks form in reality and hell-demons and various abyssal monstrosities crawl forth from them.

a mortal is thus able to make material superior to sacred crystal without such penalty. Strum keeps an eye out for a demonic invasion just in case this experiment fails.

3) Strum vandalizes the Words of Egekay with

I am Strum and you should worship Strum