Turn 49: At Least The Beetle's OkayDispel the degenerating magic from myself.
[5][Luck 6] You dispel the degeneration from yourself by shunting it into the ground. You notice it travels a bit before stopping... hm...
+5 EarthNew Spell: Shunt (Earth Lv4)Practice prayer to the god that gave me this awesome shield while ignoring my failing-at-living allies. Hopefully he'll hear me.
[5][Luck 5] You find yourself transported to a golden place of light, faced by the numerous faces of the gods arrayed in an angled line before you.
"You are the Champion of the Gods. You will fight to the death to destroy these defilers and return this place to its rightful rule!"[2][Luck 5] They don't give you anything new, but it occurs to you that they sounded rather infuriated. Perhaps losing their worshipers up north has put them in a foul mood?
It also occurs to you that this is probably why the shield won't come off.
+5 PriestNow Novice PriestHeal moderate wounds on Ochita
[5+1][Luck 3] You compensate for lesser finesse with more power, and heal Ochita nicely.
+1 RestorationOchita healed to full.Cast Dispel of sufficient power on Ochita.
[2-2][Luck 6] You somehow manage to magnify the effect instead of stripping it away. This is clearly your hands' fault.
Degeneration doubled on Ochita.Magically fuse the beetle and worm as one along with the help of a friend. Hear the nearby skirmish and throw my bucket into the distance in hopes that it hits a demon.
[3-2][Luck 4] The beetle is now shaking itself like a dog trying to get dry, and tiny spirit worms are being tossed out. Uhhh...?
If iceball fails to pacify the beetle, I attempt the banish the spirit worm from the beetle!
[5-1][Luck 5] You successfully banish all the spirit worms from the beetle, despite their unusual properties.
+5 Spirit MagicNew Spell: Exorcise (Spirit Lv3)Throw that effect onto the beetle.
[3-2][Luck 5] You fail miserably at passing your affliction on, but at least manage to avoid making the issue worse.
Take Moderate damage, now Moderately Wounded.Draw a rune of Growth on my flare.
[5-1][Luck 3][Staff 1] You manage to get the rune correctly, but it doesn't work out quite like you wanted. That's okay though, because your staff activates to "help," meaning causing it to begin writhing and stretching. And... making hungry sounds. Uh...
+4 PlantFlare turned into Writhing FlareAttack the demon cautiously, utilizing a lot of feints and counterattacks, and try an analyze any abilities it might have without actually getting hit by them. If it looks like it starts casting magic, use a full attack.
[5+2] vs [6+2] You try to attack cautiously, but the demon is ready now, and deftly avoids you. [4] Realizing it has decent odds, it lunges at you. [3+2] vs [5+2] This turns out to be somewhat unwise, as you slice its other shoulder slightly and it fails to catch you.
[3][Luck 2] You have no idea of its capabilities, other than what you've seen of its overt combat skill and ability to soak damage.
+4 PolearmsDemon now Heavily Wounded.Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Summoner (21/40)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (9/10)
Dabbling Restoration (8/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Negotiator (1/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerSummon WyvernWave of GlueCrystal FlurryFire EmpowerSummon GuardianSummon Angelic GruntsNova BanishClaw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather Armor
Linen Tunic
Rugged Leather Pants
Leather Boots
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Camping SuppliesUnusual Demon Claw
Tall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
HealthyDamaged HandsCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Destruction (27/30)
Apprentice Enchanter (11/20)
Dabbling Dagger User (2/10)
Dabbling Pain Tolerance (4/10)
Dabbling Lightning (2/10)
Dabbling Summoning (1/10)
Dabbling Restoration (3/10)
Lightning BlastFireballImbue Concussion BombShrapnel ShatterDetonateFiery DetonateDissipationDagger Focus StanceMinor DispelSlightly Broken Steel Dagger
Dark Grey Robe of Weeping WaterDark Grey Wizard's Hat
Bone Ring
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Spellbook
Broad-shouldered man with green eyes and black hair.
Lightly WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Earth Magic (16/40)
Novice Alchemist (4/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Dabbling Restoration (8/10)
Dabbling Butcher (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Light Magic (1/10)
Dabbling Organizer (3/10)
Dabbling Necromancer (1/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushStonefist---
Monolith PrisonMonolith Pillars---
HammerfallShunt (Earth Lv4)
Iron Skullcap
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
2 Gold Coins
Three
Demon EyesCrystalline white stones
Tiny Red GemTiny Yellow GemMystery Potion
Small White JarUnremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
Moderately Wounded Double DegeneratingCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Water Magic (0/40)
Apprentice Runecrafter (17/20)
Apprentice Restoration (3/20)
Dabbling Swordsman (6/10)
Dabbling Necromancy (3/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterIce LanceWater DrawDroughtfrost**
Healing MistsHealing MistsRune of Growing FrostSummon RainstormField FreezeSummon Violent StormIcy DeathRobe
Shoddy Oak Staff of Erratic WaterHooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Frozen Demon EyesCoin of Growing FrostCheap Iron Scale MailBroken SwordRunecrafting KitA short, moderately-girthed man with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a short but full red beard. Jolly demeanor, wearing very simple clothes.
Critically WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Restoration (7/40)
Apprentice Light Magic (8/20)
Novice Necromancy (1/10)
Cure Light WoundsCure Moderate WoundsCure Serious WoundsCure Critical WoundsMajor MendingEye FlashSolar FlareLife TransferSoothing MendRainbow ShieldFaith HealingLaserMass Cure Light WoundsFiend-Cudgeling StanceLeast VigorApplewood Staff
Brown Friar Robes (includes hood and rope belt)
Brown Linen Pants
Hemp Sandals
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Backpack
Bedroll
Traveling Rations
Small Medical KitFairly tall, decently muscled, clean-shaven man with black hair and dark blue eyes. Seems a bit distant or distracted sometimes.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Swordsman (19/20)
Novice Priest (2/10)
Novice Destruction (1/10)
Dabbling Medic (3/10)
Dabbling Ranger (5/10)
Dabbling Treasure Hunter (2/10)
Dabbling Inscriptions (5/10)
Dabbling Feint (2/10)
Dabbling Shield Bash (2/10)
Dabbling Sneak (1/10)
Dabbling Taunt (3/10)
Frostball---
Diamond CutterInscription of Wind's Quickening
Steel Longsword
Shield of the GodsStudded Leather Armor
Shredded Linen TunicLeather Pants
Leather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleNice Cigar Box (contains tiny scroll)
Tiny Scroll (in cigar box)
Spectral, armored figure floating above the ground, wielding a halberd.
HealthySpirit of BattleLocation: Tainted Lands, apart from group
Apprentice Polearms (12/20)
Novice Lightning (7/10)
Dabbling Dancer (3/10)
Dabbling Meditation (1/10)
Dabbling Sprinter (7/10)
Dabbling Enchanter (1/10)
Dabbling Plant (2/10)
Dabbling Ranger (3/10)
Lightning EdgeGrounding Nova StanceCall LightningHerd ThunderstormBasic LightningSpectral EquipmentTall, somewhat older-looking man with dark brown hair and eyes.
HealthyMangled ArmCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Plants (23/40)
Novice Runecrafting (6/10)
Dabbling Demonologist (1/10)
Seed BurstGentle Direction---
Seeking SeedsEnergize---
Root DrawPlant Puppet ReversalBramblesOvergrowthTransfusionCommune---
Rune of Plant's Command---
Rune of Plant's PuppetWild Magic Bamboo StaffRobe
Backpack
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Big Box of SeedsTinderbox
Writhing FlareBook of Botanic RitualsMedium-sized lizardfolk with shiny orange scales streaked with onyx. Needle-teeth and very dark brown eyes.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Runecrafter (3/30)
Apprentice Improvised Weapons (10/20)
Dabbling Ranger (3/10)
Rune of StrengthRune of Bouncing MaliceRune of ClingingPig Leather Robe
Anticlinging Necklace of Good Fortune---
Exceptional Wooden BucketGuide to Passive Taming of Wild AnimalsRuned beetle companion
Rather small puppy/lizard thing with reptilian mud-brown skin, a small tail, and a mangled left ear. Muted red eyes and sharp pointy teeth.
Lightly WoundedSharp TeethPossessedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Poison Magic (14/20)
Apprentice Spirit Magic (8/20)
Dabbling Ranger (5/10)
Poison BoltPoison SoulBolsterPoison CloakSpirit Worm---
Exorcise (Spirit Lv3)
Felsite Stone Staff
Itchy Hemp Robe
Cotton Undershorts
Obsidian Ring of Minor Poison Resistance---
WaterskinDog Leather Shoulder BagRitual Demon Rat Skull BowlBone Pestle
Chewing BoneObsidian Mug
Still working on spell/combat revisions.