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[Frelock]

It's fine; I'm still watching....always watching...

I'll come in when you deem it a good time.

[Tarran]

I'll just create my guy for whenever I join.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Tarran. (HOW UNORIGINAL EH? SHUT UP, I'M BAD AT NAMES).

Major skill: Sword.
Minor skill: Destruction magic.

Equipment: Steel longsword. Bronze medium shield. Studded leather armor. Destruction magic spell book. Orb of uselessness (for the lulz). Non-magical copper pole (once again for the lulz). Large sunstone (FOR DA LULZ).

Appearance: A somewhat tall man with black hair. He is also decently muscled. He has dark blue eyes. He is completely devoid of beards and mustaches, and he looks like a generic European.

History: Early on in his life, Tarran became interested in adventurers. And at 15 years of age he joined the town guard of his town. Quickly learning how to fight with his sword. One day a roving wizard was being attacked by wolves, Tarran rushed to his aid but to his surprise, the wizard defeated his foes. Tarran became intrigued by the wizard and asked for lessons. Of course, the wizard had no time to teach him, and instead left him with a book. Tarran slowly but surely learned some destruction magic.

One day, when Tarran was 23 years old, a roving band of demons attacked his town slaughtering everyone. Tarran managed to defeat the demons, just barely before passing out. He woke up in a hospital in Earthhaven. He was eternally scarred by the slaughter of his town. Both physically and mentally. Now his only goal in life is revenge.

Personality: Originally, Tarran was a very friendly guy. Making many friends. However, his personality has been darkened by the slaughter of his town. He is usually cold, emotionless, and often hotheaded. Sometimes he displays his old, friendly personality, but only rarely. He usually has a near emotional breakdown whenever he sees his town, or anyone talks about it.

Still watching. Don't worry, I can wait forever, no rush to get me in.

[wolfchild]

I summon a small woodland bird to scout the area, then report its findings to the commander

[maxicaxi]

I try to create a rune of stabilise necromantic workings  on my crossbow

[Paranatural]

Head back to the fort and convince the commander to give us a second chance. If I have any time left I examine the white stones, and mess about with them with alchemy.

[Ochita]

Try to make a rune that will make the item very VERY cold. (Also maxicaxi want to study runes together? We might learn faster.)

[maxicaxi]

Try to make a rune that will make the item very VERY cold. (Also maxicaxi want to study runes together? We might learn faster.)

next turn then

[HmH]

I search my spellbook for anything on modifying spells and enchantments in a short time.

[IronyOwl]

Turn 3: New Beginnings

I summon a small woodland bird to scout the area, then report its findings to the commander

[4][Luck 1] You successfully summon what seems to be a hawk. It promptly screeches and attacks you. Hawk [1] vs [3+1] You successfully knock it backwards to the ground as it charges you.
+2 Summoning

I try to create a rune of stabilise necromantic workings  on my crossbow

Runecrafting [4][Luck 4], Necromancy [5][Luck 4]. You succeed in scribing a rune that not only stabilizes necromantic effects, but slightly strengthens them.
+4 Necromancy
New Spell: Rune of Necromantic Focus

Head back to the fort and convince the commander to give us a second chance. If I have any time left I examine the white stones, and mess about with them with alchemy.

Diplomacy [5]. You manage to convince him that first meaning was just getting off on the wrong foot, and you're probably not incompetent at all. He decides to give you a chance to prove your mettle.
+3 Diplomacy

Try to make a rune that will make the item very VERY cold.

Runecrafting [5+1][Luck 5], Water Magic [5][Luck 5]. Grabbing your longsword, you manage to scribe a series of runes across the blade, rendering the blade permanently frosty but leaving the hilt unaffected. It now radiates cold, to the point where a slight mist constantly trails from it.
+3 Runecrafting, +2 Water Magic
New Spell: Rune of Frozen Water

I search my spellbook for anything on modifying spells and enchantments in a short time.

[1][Luck 5] You find just what you're looking for, and nearly try it out before realizing that's not what that means at all. On the bright side, you realize what that does mean, and why you shouldn't do it.
+1 Destruction


The commander explains the situation to Sargoth: "A demon attack is on its way. Normally, outsiders are to stand down and not interfere, for two reasons. One, I want these soldiers to be absolute experts in killing demons, since they're going to be doing it for a long, long time. Two, I don't want any half-baked mage making things worse. If you're really as good as you say you are, and your friends are up to snuff with you, you should be able to wreak havoc on these demons without taking down the fortress with you. I want you and your companions to stand up there in the middle and do what you can to the main force of demons, while my men continue to assault them from the sides. You'll be completely protected, so don't worry about that, just show me what you can do to the bastards. If you think you can't handle it, pull back and let my archers back up there. Understood?"

He then heads inside. "If you two want in on the foray, there's a group proving themselves right now. If you want in with them, you might want to get up there and fight alongside them yourself."

Spoiler: Fre Ericson (Frelock) (click to show/hide)

A short, moderately-girthed man with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a short but full red beard. Jolly demeanor, wearing very simple clothes.

Apprentice Restoration (0/20)
Novice Light Magic (0/10)

Major Mending
Cure Light Wounds
Eye Flash

Applewood Staff
Brown Friar Robes (includes hood and rope belt)
Brown Linen Pants
Hemp Sandals
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Backpack
Bedroll
Traveling Rations
Small Medical Kit

Spoiler: Tarran (Tarran) (click to show/hide)

Fairly tall, decently muscled, clean-shaven man with black hair and dark blue eyes. Seems a bit distant or distracted sometimes.

Apprentice Swordsman (0/20)
Novice Destruction (0/10)

Frostball

Steel Longsword
Bronze Shield
Studded Leather Armor
Linen Tunic
Leather Pants
Leather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental Orb
Copper Pole
Sunstone[acronym]

The demons will attack at the end of next turn; one round to prepare, if you intend to face them. One of the archers calls out about approaching demons, and anyone who climbs to the top of the wall sees a massive horde of them thundering towards the fortress. They have dark red skin, black horns, teeth, and eyes, and are charging on all fours like gorillas. Their arms seem large and muscular, and they have a bulging belly, large horns, and a large, jutting lower jaw.

The center of their attack, the region directly north and above the gate, has been cleared out for you (assuming you accept; they'll fill it up if you decline). Off to the sides, having less of an angle, are numerous uniformed archers.

Spoiler: Max Smith (maxicaxi) (click to show/hide)

Bland, pale, skinny-looking fellow with brown hair and eyes.

Apprentice Necromancer (6/20)
Novice Runecrafter (1/10)

Animate Dead
Scathing Touch
Rune of Necrosis
Rune of Necromantic Focus

Linen Robe
Wooden Staff
Minor Ring of Protection
Leather Quiver
Leather Shoes
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Focused Repeating Crossbow

Spoiler: Seymore Skyeye (wolfchild) (click to show/hide)

Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.

Apprentice Summoner (4/20
Novice Claw User (0/10)

Summon Spirit Ally
Summon Wildlife

Claw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather Armor
Linen Tunic
Rugged Leather Pants
Leather Boots
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Camping Supplies

Spoiler: Nathan (HmH) (click to show/hide)

Tall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.

Apprentice Destruction (4/20)
Novice Enchanter (0/10)

Lightning Blast
Fireball
Imbue Concussion Bomb
Shrapnel Shatter

Steel Dagger
Dark Grey Robe
Dark Grey Wizard's Hat
Bone Ring
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Spellbook

Spoiler: Sargoth (Paranatural) (click to show/hide)

Broad-shouldered man with green eyes and black hair.

Apprentice Earth Magic (0/20)
Novice Alchemist (0/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (0/10)

Earth Wave
Earth Slam
Potion of Stoneskin

Reinforced Leather Armor
Soft Wool Tunic
Soft Wool Pants
Soft Wool Socks
Leather Shoes
Walking Stick
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Hand Axe
Knife
Blanket
Waterskin (2)
Dried Beef
Crystalline white stones

Spoiler: Ochita/Bel (Ochita) (click to show/hide)

Unremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.

Apprentice Runecrafter (4/20)
Novice Water Magic (2/10)

Rune of Weeping Water
Rune of Water's Flow
Air Frost
Cure Minor Wounds
Rune of Frozen Water

Robe
Oak Staff
Hooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Longsword
Sketchbook+Pencil
Runecrafting Kit

I've started adding short descriptions to your profiles; let me know if anything's wrong or you have a better idea.

Since maxicaxi stealth edited his question in earlier and I just now noticed it, we'll all now enjoy a flashback to his mysterious question:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

how do you turn demons into undead?

Not much research has been done on this subject, at least to the archmage's knowledge. It's known that they react strangely to necromantic magic- they're not immune to it, but they don't react like a normal being would, and there's a fair amount of speculation as to whether they're truly "alive." He suggests that it might not be possible, but if it is, it probably requires a better understanding of them than anyone currently seems to have.

[Tarran]

It would be nice if you included our locations in our turn profiles. As the player's location easy to forget or miss.

Stand in front of our rag-tag group. Pointing my sword at the incoming demons with an emotionless stare as to deteriorate their morale and/or scare them.

Ed: Read next post.

[IronyOwl]

You're all inside the fort; you and Frelock are inside the building, but that's not a particularly relevant distance. I should keep track of location if any of you split up, but as long as you're all in more or less one group it should be fairly obvious by context. Paranatural went outside the walls to gather things, for instance, but was still close enough to the fort that it didn't matter much. Though, I suppose I could have made it clearer than HmH fired off a shotgun inside the walls but outside the buildings.

You also have one turn to do any preparation; they won't really be close enough to affect until next turn. Actually, screw that. Changing turn. Do bear in mind that there are a lot of demons and the commander refuses to open the front gate, though there is a rear gate you could go through if you're feeling particularly brave/suicidal.

...actually, I think I will start including locations. The less confusion the better.

[Tarran]

Stand in the direct center of the top of the gate and exact vengeance on the demons that climb up.

[HmH]

I go where the commander told me to and pick up some stones.
If demons are at melee distance, I grab one of them and cast Shrapnel Shatter.
If not, I throw Fireballs at them.

[maxicaxi]

study the demons so that i can figure out how to raise them later i got an awesome rune! thanks gm

[wolfchild]

hmm, i can
A) do what im told stay on the fort and summon small furry creatures to help
or
B) summon a spirit ally and wade into the frey