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[Knightwing64]

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Always a fan of glamour “mind control” magic

[BlackPaladin99]

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I dissagree with using glamour because it could hurt in the long run.  Same with divination.  But i think, as long as our allies stay at a long range negation should be fine. 

[Yellow Pixel]

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[Enemy post]

We don't need it.

You hand Tal the luxgladius, since you'll be casting spells. (Lost Fighting.)

"Wow, thanks!" Tal says, marveling at the sword of light. (Increased Tal Relationship.)

The inquisitor kneels to take another shot at you from across the plaza.

You point at him. "Nihilo!"

The only bolt that appears is the crossbow bolt that sails past your ear. But you think you felt a slight tug from beneath your feet: the dark sun responding to your call.

You try pulling on that thread, and little tendrils of black-and-purple energy crawl up your body. You pull harder, and large tendrils swirl around you, smelling like bacon and barbecue.

Another crossbow bolt misses and is disintegrated by the negative energy tendrils.

Tal looks concerned. "What exactly are you—?"

"Nihilo!" you shout, and a black bolt races from your pointing finger to the inquisitor. When it explodes, it disintegrates his whole kneeling body, leaving only a purple-and-black haze floating in the air where he was. (Gained Negation.) (Decreased Church Relationship.) (Decreased Tal Relationship.)

"What did you do?" Tal says, aghast. "You murdered him! We weren't going to murder him! He's an inquisitor! We are in so much trouble!"

"Sorry, he was attacking us!" you say. (Increased Calculation.)

Tal scowls. But she did say we, so you hope she considers this a secret that both of you ought to keep.

"Thanks for the luxgladius, anyway," she mutters. "I'm keeping it."

With the inquisitor dealt with, you return your attention to the skeletons. You could wear their clothing if you like—the duelist's uniform or the black robes. They might be magical.

But first, you consider whether you prefer your current appearance.

What do you look like?

1.Bookish and spectacled.
2.Rugged and adventurous.
3.A snappy dresser, popular about town.
4.I dress all in black.

Spoiler: Stats (click to show/hide)

As-Yet Nameless Protagonist

Magic
  Negation:1
  Automation:0
  Glamor:0
  Divination:0
  Vivomancy:1

Skills
Ancient History: 0 (Bad)
Fighting: 1 (Bad)
Subtlety: 1 (Bad)
Charisma: 1 (Bad)

Personality
Optimism:50%/Caution:50%   
Humor:50%/Solemnity:50%   
Empathy:39%/Calculation:61%   

Relationships
Tal: 50 (Fine)
Church: 40 (Bad)
Undiscovered relationships: 4

Kingdom
Adoration: 50%/Vilification: 50%

Inventory
Gold: 100 gold
Sword

Students
None

Pets
None

The Dead
The Academy Inquisitor

Plot Points

Chapter 1

You and Tal stumbled on an ancient magic academy.
You discovered a book of vivomancy, and an inquisitor chased you.
You found an ancient dueling ground.
You killed the inquisitor with negation magic.

[Yellow Pixel]

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[Maximum Spin]

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[BlackPaladin99]

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[Glass]

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I said we should have used the sword.

[Enemy post]

Bookish and spectacled.

Yes, you're a bit wan from spending so much time indoors reading, and a bit slight from spending all your money on books instead of snacks. (Gained Ancient History.) But you do possess an item that stands out a bit. What's that?

1.A giant black floppy hat to go with my black robes.
2.I dress like a fairy-tale witch: giant black hat, black dress.
3.A hat with a big, jaunty feather.
4.A shimmering cloak.
5.Cute, clever skirts I stitched myself.
6.A brilliant green dress and an ancient pendant, both from my grandmother.

Spoiler: Stats (click to show/hide)

As-Yet Nameless Protagonist

Magic
  Negation:1
  Automation:0
  Glamor:0
  Divination:0
  Vivomancy:1

Skills
Ancient History: 2 (Decent)
Fighting: 1 (Bad)
Subtlety: 1 (Bad)
Charisma: 1 (Bad)

Personality
Optimism:50%/Caution:50%   
Humor:50%/Solemnity:50%   
Empathy:39%/Calculation:61%   

Relationships
Tal: 50 (Fine)
Church: 40 (Bad)
Undiscovered relationships: 4

Kingdom
Adoration: 50%/Vilification: 50%

Inventory
Gold: 100 gold
Sword

Students
None

Pets
None

The Dead
The Academy Inquisitor

Plot Points

Chapter 1

You and Tal stumbled on an ancient magic academy.
You discovered a book of vivomancy, and an inquisitor chased you.
You found an ancient dueling ground.
You killed the inquisitor with negation magic.

[Glass]

4 please, though I wouldn't be opposed to 3.

[Knightwing64]

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Btw, Glamour is fine as long as you don’t use it often. Using it once or twice isn’t a problem. A f you overuse it though? Dat crap gets dark.

[King Zultan]

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[Yellow Pixel]

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[Enemy post]

A shimmering cloak.

Your study of the ancients has led you to many a ruined ancient city. Most of the time, these excursions were fruitless, as the Church had already picked over and destroyed what magic items remained at these old sites. But your cloak seemed to blend in with its surroundings a bit; perhaps that's why the inquisitors missed it. It's not a fabled cloak of invisibility by any means, but wearing it does give you a bit of a regal bearing, so that's nice. (Gained Subtlety.) (Gained Charisma.)

Ironically, the grays you wear underneath the cloak tend to be somewhat drab. You are bookish, after all.

And what sort of pronouns and nouns do you prefer? (Why the royal titles? No reason….)

1.They/them/their/person/monarch.
2.She/her/her/woman/queen.
3.He/him/his/man/king.

Spoiler: Stats (click to show/hide)

As-Yet Nameless Protagonist

Magic
  Negation:1
  Automation:0
  Glamor:0
  Divination:0
  Vivomancy:1

Skills
Ancient History: 2 (Decent)
Fighting: 1 (Bad)
Subtlety: 2 (Decent)
Charisma: 2 (Decent)

Personality
Optimism:50%/Caution:50%   
Humor:50%/Solemnity:50%   
Empathy:39%/Calculation:61%   

Relationships
Tal: 50 (Fine)
Church: 40 (Bad)
Undiscovered relationships: 4

Kingdom
Adoration: 50%/Vilification: 50%

Inventory
Gold: 100 gold
Sword

Students
None

Pets
None

The Dead
The Academy Inquisitor

Plot Points

Chapter 1

You and Tal stumbled on an ancient magic academy.
You discovered a book of vivomancy, and an inquisitor chased you.
You found an ancient dueling ground.
You killed the inquisitor with negation magic.

[BlackPaladin99]

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