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[a1s]

I will use my EP in the following way:
5 go into tactics (as a result of the worm hunting fiasco, plans of action are now developed before the operation).
2 go into tools (just randomly sprouting improvements)
3 go into weapons (turns out bone-tipped sharp sticks are much more sturdy)
2 go into religion (more on that later)
2 go into stealth and scouting (also described later)
the final 3 go into defense (This includes all sort of safety practices that help to get advanced warning and keep Saplings and Plansmalls  out of harms way. It does not include fortifications)

the pop numbers are out of date

yup. they haven't been updated since 14/08 (which was still during turn 4).

now, back to our regularly scheduled program:

The Plantwe are scared, first the monsters attack them and then the sun turns green decreasing the effectiveness of sun-feeding and, many believe that the end of the world is near. At this point a formerly small cult of the birdsmellNot begins to gain numbers by saying that this is in fact punishment for not listening to the their god and that it can all be fixed if they observe the rules (most of the rules are fake, as birdsmellNot, hasn't manifested in generations    however they do seem reasonable).

The more action oriented Plantwe decide to take revenge on the monstrous creatures that stole their brothers. They follow whatever trail was left by the Jhiar'd to their settlements and discover 2 things:
One is that the Jhiar'd are a numerous, highly intelligent insects, and have something remotely resembling a civilization. ans as such they would be hard to attack with the forces they had with them.
The other is that generations of hunting by pretending to be plants had taught them perfect stealth skills: anyone who hasn't already seen a Plant would hardly recognize some plant as a spy. A small group (4 branches or about 80 Plants) is left behind to observe from a distance as well a catch and transport a few specimens back home.

The Plants of U25 try to befriend their large animal neighbors further, so that they could give some to the other tribes.

[Tuv]

I am also a deity!

This is my sheet!

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Name: Ta'zel (Technically Gender-less but referred to as male)
Spheres:
    Major: Metal
    Minor: Construction, Tools

Form: Ta'zel is most often found manifesting himself within an ore-rich rock or tool made of metal. If he manifests within an ore-rich-rock, the ore within will twist and contort, forming a peculiar shape that draws nearby creatures to touch it. When contact is made with the manifested object, Ta'zel can psychically impose upon the person, conveying his will.
"Rituals": Ta'zel knows the deep places where ore hide, brimming with potential. He wants no more than to see that it is utilized to its fullest. As such, those who pay particular homage to the sanctity of constructions and tools, who make contact with Ta'zel, could be imparted with the knowledge of some of the more useful deposits. Those who cross him however, those that show no care for the tools that create, may find that their buildings seem less structurally sound, and their tools seem more prone to break.
Background: Born from the masses of potential energy held within the untapped deposits within the plant, Ta'zel seeks only to propagate the use, and reverance of all things created. That is his purpose and his will.

And this is my manifestation! (For Nonanonymous, and Dwarmin)

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Ta'zel has seen the dark places within the eart, the stone, the metal. He looks above and sees civilization, races that have risen to coordination. He watches them, looking for one that stands out above the rest, one intelligent enough to utilize the bounty he may offer.

Many of the different species are too far from his influence, they choose to live in the water or amidst vast forests. Then Ta'zel finds them, They look to be some form of lizard that make primitive shelters, and even seem to use tools and shields of stone. They are still too primitive to handle the metals of the earth, but I can still aid them if they show me reverance.

During the night, a strange rocks rolls down the side of the mountain towards the waiting Nahuantl settlement. It comes to rest nearby, vibrating slightly as the metal within it flows and forms drawing those nearby to touch it. Those that do shall feel Ta'zel's will, his desire for them to improve themselves, his offers of better and stronger materials for building, in return for reverence of the powers of the earth.

[Nilocy]

I am also a deity!

This is my sheet!

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Name: Ta'zel (Technically Gender-less but referred to as male)
Spheres:
    Major: Metal
    Minor: Construction, Tools

Form: Ta'zel is most often found manifesting himself within an ore-rich rock or tool made of metal. If he manifests within an ore-rich-rock, the ore within will twist and contort, forming a peculiar shape that draws nearby creatures to touch it. When contact is made with the manifested object, Ta'zel can psychically impose upon the person, conveying his will.
"Rituals": Ta'zel knows the deep places where ore hide, brimming with potential. He wants no more than to see that it is utilized to its fullest. As such, those who pay particular homage to the sanctity of constructions and tools, who make contact with Ta'zel, could be imparted with the knowledge of some of the more useful deposits. Those who cross him however, those that show no care for the tools that create, may find that their buildings seem less structurally sound, and their tools seem more prone to break.
Background: Born from the masses of potential energy held within the untapped deposits within the plant, Ta'zel seeks only to propagate the use, and reverance of all things created. That is his purpose and his will.

And this is my manifestation! (For Nonanonymous, and Dwarmin)

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Ta'zel has seen the dark places within the eart, the stone, the metal. He looks above and sees civilization, races that have risen to coordination. He watches them, looking for one that stands out above the rest, one intelligent enough to utilize the bounty he may offer.

Many of the different species are too far from his influence, they choose to live in the water or amidst vast forests. Then Ta'zel finds them, They look to be some form of lizard that make primitive shelters, and even seem to use tools and shields of stone. They are still too primitive to handle the metals of the earth, but I can still aid them if they show me reverance.

During the night, a strange rocks rolls down the side of the mountain towards the waiting Nahuantl settlement. It comes to rest nearby, vibrating slightly as the metal within it flows and forms drawing those nearby to touch it. Those that do shall feel Ta'zel's will, his desire for them to improve themselves, his offers of better and stronger materials for building, in return for reverence of the powers of the earth.

Goddammit, i need you as a god! Infact, both lava and construction would be handy. Cant win them all i guess

[Nonanonymous]

Reposting my turn to make some changes.  Also, maybe we should change the title to include a 'deities wanted' message?  Considering that the Kadesh and Shrike are being left out in the cold, and pantheons might make for some interesting gameplay, especially if deities with conflicting spheres came to the attention of the same race.

Now, on to the actual turn. [OOC:  A repost of the EP:  2 EP into weapons making, 2 into armoring.  These are frequently combined into a weapon that consists of a stone or blue and white mushroom wrist/forearm guard with a short stabbing implement strapped onto it.  This weapon is referred to as a 'Tenqgor,' and is cemented as the weapon of a true warrior, and almost considered mandatory for ritual combat.  The other 4 EP will be divided as:  1 EP electromanipulation, 1 EP tool making, and 2 EP into egg laying.]

Ti-uax was one of the many Blood Children of Loqoatl, and was specifically raised to take over the Xahutec Clan.  With time, Loqoatl had grown old, and stepped down from the ruling position with Ti-uax to ascend her.  And now, the Brightest Star had been replaced with a new, cool, soothing green object, quick to be regarded as a higher being.  However, despite their shared hue, it seemed to have a detrimental effect on the crops.  Even more odd than all of this, a rock has been arriving and retreating from the mountains towards the settlement.  This has caused much of a stir, and many are drawn near to it.  As the conventional Nahuantl religion only ever turned to the stars for guidance, Ti-uax worries that the base of her power could be disrupted, and makes the journey herself to confront the rock.  In such a time of strife, help from their fellow Nahuantl alone would not suffice.  Ti-uax requested that the Fangs and Claws make an effort to domesticate whatever animals they could to aid them in their defence.  In addition, she requested an  attempt to utilize the combustible plant combinations as best they could, be it as a weapon or whatever else they could manage.  Her military strategy was rather simple, entrench the positions that the Xahutec already controlled, and send warriors to do ritual combat with their neighbors Spirit Mothers, in order to prove themselves the superior Clan and gain control of their populaces.

[Shikogan]

And now to add my diety to the list seeing as i cant have a creature

Name - Aurora

Major - Sun
Minor - Victory and Water

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Aurora often appears to it's followers as an indistinct human form of light and water and can talk into the minds of followers. If blessed by Aurora the blessed has uncanny luck leading to victory most of the time. Aurora's mainly influences during the day and where there is a large population of creatures be they sentient or animals.

And for the Mii'Ari Lanlar

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Aurora liked the sky it was peaceful, silent. No fighting, no noise, nothing. It was her vision that she wished to share with something.

She desperately wanted to share the wonderful kingdom of the sky. The light was always uninterrupted and constant seemingly creating a palace of sunbeams and streets of cloud.

A shriek broke her out of her reverie and back into the material world. A giant bird gliding past skimming the clouds wheeling and weaving around in joy. Beside it was a young bird following the bigger with more jerky movements and less grace but still stunningly beautiful.

This would be Her race, the one with which she shared her vision of light and sky.
Within herself she gathered the godly and ethereal powers from the endless spring within her and granted these birds and any of their kind conscious thought, and as a result of the birds finding sentient thought the brains which they had possessed grew unlocking a previously unfound ability for mental manipulation of the world around them.

With this race she would build her kingdom of the sky and light. This race would be hers.

Hope you like the new diety Sean, feel free embrace/discriminate the religion, hopefully embrace

So yeah made it completely different for Draigh and yeah seeing as it was my god that gave them sentient thought and mental powers hopefully you'll like her and worship ect...

EDIT - yeah completely changed my god around because i felt like it and i really like Draigh's new race of bird's it unique as no other one has thought of flight. and yeah it's awesome

[Tuv]

I am also a deity!

This is my sheet!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Ta'zel (Technically Gender-less but referred to as male)
Spheres:
    Major: Metal
    Minor: Construction, Tools

Form: Ta'zel is most often found manifesting himself within an ore-rich rock or tool made of metal. If he manifests within an ore-rich-rock, the ore within will twist and contort, forming a peculiar shape that draws nearby creatures to touch it. When contact is made with the manifested object, Ta'zel can psychically impose upon the person, conveying his will.
"Rituals": Ta'zel knows the deep places where ore hide, brimming with potential. He wants no more than to see that it is utilized to its fullest. As such, those who pay particular homage to the sanctity of constructions and tools, who make contact with Ta'zel, could be imparted with the knowledge of some of the more useful deposits. Those who cross him however, those that show no care for the tools that create, may find that their buildings seem less structurally sound, and their tools seem more prone to break.
Background: Born from the masses of potential energy held within the untapped deposits within the plant, Ta'zel seeks only to propagate the use, and reverance of all things created. That is his purpose and his will.

And this is my manifestation! (For Nonanonymous, and Dwarmin)

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Ta'zel has seen the dark places within the eart, the stone, the metal. He looks above and sees civilization, races that have risen to coordination. He watches them, looking for one that stands out above the rest, one intelligent enough to utilize the bounty he may offer.

Many of the different species are too far from his influence, they choose to live in the water or amidst vast forests. Then Ta'zel finds them, They look to be some form of lizard that make primitive shelters, and even seem to use tools and shields of stone. They are still too primitive to handle the metals of the earth, but I can still aid them if they show me reverance.

During the night, a strange rocks rolls down the side of the mountain towards the waiting Nahuantl settlement. It comes to rest nearby, vibrating slightly as the metal within it flows and forms drawing those nearby to touch it. Those that do shall feel Ta'zel's will, his desire for them to improve themselves, his offers of better and stronger materials for building, in return for reverence of the powers of the earth.

Goddammit, i need you as a god! Infact, both lava and construction would be handy. Cant win them all i guess

Seeing as how you are... both kinda... THERE, if im not mistaken, I kinda thought that two gods competing over two races that are competing would make for some interesting happenstance...

Question for Dwarmin though...

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If two deities can act upon the same thing, like lets say instead of having a major sphere in metal, I had a major sphere in stone. I would act upon stone, but Asheron would act upon lava. Lava is just molten stone, Who's effect would show through, would they cancel? would the stronger deity's effect take place? I'm just wondering because it is BOUND to come up at some point or another...

[a1s]

well one would expect

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That you would have to settle this through roleplaying like two rival species would. In general I (peronally) think that if your doman was rock (all rock) and his was lava (only motlen rock) he would get more control over it, because his domain is more focused.

[mutant mell]

Hey, so I guess this is still going on.  Anyways, I made a God in the last thread, and was accepted, so here's what I am.

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Mellanus
Major: Curiosity
Minor: Knowledge, Compassion

Form: When Mellanus appears to species, he prefers to take the form of an unremarkable young adult male (or whatever sex is more commonly associated with scholars in the race) of whatever race he is appearing to, to the extent that if two different creatures look at him, he will appear differently to both of them. He is modestly dressed, with a simple appearance, but always conveys a look of wonder and excitement.

The other form he commonly takes is that of a handsome little songbird, such as a finch or sparrow.

History: In a time before time, when the laws of the Universe were first set in stone, and the events that created the Universe were set in place, existence sprang out of nothingness.  This greatly pleased the Gods, and they set out to shape and mold this Universe into forms that pleased them.  The created the heavens, and the Earths, and set into motion the creation of lesser forms of life, so that they may grow to know and understand them.

While most Gods were content to watch the machinations of their labor take shape and unfold, few Gods were determined to fully learn and understand the far-reaching implications of their labor.  While veneration and political power were worthy goals of other Gods, Mellanus felt no such need for such entitlements.

Mellanus instead took form of bird and beast, and studied.  What he did not know, he learned.  What He did not see, he found.  And He found that bird and beast were good, and that they were deserving of His knowledge.

When the birds asked Him what food they could eat to satiate their empty stomachs, He showed them the nuts and insects on the ground.  When the snakes asked Him how could they move, as they had no legs, He showed him how to slither.  When the bees asked Him how they could survive the long winter, He showed them how to transform honey from nectar.

And slowly he taught the animals, and slowly he learned more about creation and its laws, and the implications of those laws.

And when sentient beings came into existence, ones who had language and reason, Mellanus rejoiced, for he could do more for them than he could for the others, for they could comprehend his love for knowledge, and curiosity of existence.

Backstory purposefully exaggerated, of course.  Anyways, will make an actual RP post later.

[Dwarmin]

Yeah thats about right A1s. But either side could choose expend more power points to try to force their will-it would essentialy be a contest of wills, with the God who wants to sacrfice more would win, or at least draw. Of course, depending on how points go into this fight, it could have wide ranging effects on both your followers and the world as a whole.
Edit:Points

          Example:
Graknar, God of Water is trying to unfreeze the polar North so his race can send trading ships through. Rankrag, God of Ice doesnt want this at all! They each have 10 DP (Deity points), and both draw out all their points and cancel each other out, but in the process all the seas rise and boil, killing millions. And now the followers of both Gods are pretty much dedicated to killing each other-just as the followers power flows to the God, so does the Gods mood swings subtly affect his followers!

        Gaining Points
I'm gonna say you make a half a power point per turn, per 10,000 followers. So if you have 50,000 followers you can get 2.5 points a turn, and save up to 5 points total. Sound good?

[Asheron]

Can we "save up" power points?

[Tuv]

To the max you could earn a turn.

[a1s]

the absolute maximum? or the ammount you earned (so at the end of the turn you cannot have more points than you were given on that turn)?

[Nonanonymous]

Where did everyone go?

[Tuv]

*shrugs*

[a1s]

Which of the players haven't submitted their turns yet?