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Re: You are King!
« Reply #720 on: July 19, 2011, 03:41:59 pm »



The king and his raised swords, ready to do battle with the mage, should that be needed. Locanil thought this a good time to talk.

He stepped forward and said

"Lord of Elberith, I come to you as servant. I wish to serve as chronicler of your reign and your nation's history and knowledge. I am hatcuri fear not; I am not a danger. If I could suggest, the demon could be locked to within the mage's body. Good punishment for foolish summonings and keep him alive too"

((Seeing as most people are against the whole fantasy thing, I'll probably change my hatcuri from lizardmen to simply a human nation thats very far south, if I get any complaints that is))

Actions: Present self to lord, ask for a position as chronicler of the king's reign and suggest locking the demon inside the mage.
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #721 on: July 19, 2011, 03:46:31 pm »

OOC:
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E: Actually, I -can- respond to anything that happens before the trubladsome-kaguro events. Doing that in a second.
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #722 on: July 19, 2011, 04:07:27 pm »

((The demon is aklready locked inside of me without my body as a medium, adn the seal it couldn't remain attached to the human relam for more than five mintues which would be enough for him to rip your city to shreds though. Though he still remains outside my body he can't use his full powers because most of it is sealed within me, but that is the reason my body takes damage when I turn him to hsi true form the demon power in me begins atacking my body so that Gil. can get his full power, adn take over my body))
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #723 on: July 19, 2011, 04:14:18 pm »

((adwarf, I meant locking the demon permanently without any chance of it being summoned out.))
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« Reply #724 on: July 19, 2011, 04:32:16 pm »

((adwarf, I meant locking the demon permanently without any chance of it being summoned out.))
((That would have adverse effects on me, and it would most likely be easier to banish him though I can't do to the contract which doens't expire until I build the academy then I can send him back))
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #725 on: July 19, 2011, 04:56:19 pm »

Drua smiles at Knavston and curtsies politely.

"Grand Master Knavston, I believe? A Cyclist of a rather high ranking? I met a few Cyclists over in Suul, although most didn't seem too charmed to see and alchemist poking her head around, never mind a female alchemist who dabbled in herb-lore. They probably thought I was a witch. I didn't see too large a flock over there, just a collection of them scattered around a pub. Nice enough people, though, made a few contacts with that group. Yes, I now have a regiment, and with the King's permission, I'd gladly accompany Terenos to Miring to help with the defence."
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #726 on: July 19, 2011, 05:03:29 pm »

((adwarf, I meant locking the demon permanently without any chance of it being summoned out.))
((That would have adverse effects on me, and it would most likely be easier to banish him though I can't do to the contract which doens't expire until I build the academy then I can send him back))

((That's a really really lame excuse. OH I can't get rid of the thing, that no one in there right mind would be okay about, until I get what I want))
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« Reply #727 on: July 19, 2011, 05:05:20 pm »

((Well its got three ways to end the contract complete you objective (Build the academy), Die (He destroys the village then returns to hsi realm), adn three perform another ritual which would require four other mages, adn send him abck that way (Also option four seal him in me, but that would give me some of his powers)))
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« Reply #728 on: July 19, 2011, 05:08:43 pm »

(( Okay, I'll reply in a while, just gotta ingest some caffiene and wake up! D: So sleeepy... ))
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« Reply #729 on: July 19, 2011, 05:23:51 pm »

((Seeing as most people are against the whole fantasy thing, I'll probably change my hatcuri from lizardmen to simply a human nation thats very far south, if I get any complaints that is))

In all fairness, you haven't been arrogant about the Hatcuri thing so I'm actually more okay with it than I would otherwise be.  I'm willing to allow their existence as the only non-human sapient race.  Of course, if you feel it will fit better to be human then that's fine too.  But I'll let you have the option because you've been modest about it.


Blood began come out of the corner of Hiatsu's mouth as the strain of the transformation began to take effect he quickly snapped his fingers, and Gil. returned to his cat form, adn Hiatsu said to the King "I am sorry my Lord, but I can not get rid of Gil. he is a part of me if I do that I will die, and there will be a chance he will be let free. We signed a contract, and I can not break it, or else I lose my life, and he is set free also I was not threatening my Lord's vassal I was warning him Gil. attacks those who point their weapons at me when in that form. I am sorry, but this thing as you call it is part of me wether I like it, or not a Dempn's Contract can not be broken, and you have nothign to fear from him for I can control him, and in his cat form he has no power at all except for speech, so he is of no threat. I have come here to recieve your permission, and support in starting a Magic Academy I mean you no harm, so do not worry I am not the same as my brother."

First, please only bold actions or the occasional word where emphasis is really needed.  Paragraphs of bold are hard to read, which is why I requested this earlier on in the thread.

((The demon is aklready locked inside of me without my body as a medium, adn the seal it couldn't remain attached to the human relam for more than five mintues which would be enough for him to rip your city to shreds though. Though he still remains outside my body he can't use his full powers because most of it is sealed within me, but that is the reason my body takes damage when I turn him to hsi true form the demon power in me begins atacking my body so that Gil. can get his full power, adn take over my body))
((adwarf, I meant locking the demon permanently without any chance of it being summoned out.))
((That would have adverse effects on me, and it would most likely be easier to banish him though I can't do to the contract which doens't expire until I build the academy then I can send him back))

((That's a really really lame excuse. OH I can't get rid of the thing, that no one in there right mind would be okay about, until I get what I want))
((Well its got three ways to end the contract complete you objective (Build the academy), Die (He destroys the village then returns to hsi realm), adn three perform another ritual which would require four other mages, adn send him abck that way (Also option four seal him in me, but that would give me some of his powers)))

If you want to enter the game with a wide variety of (increasingly ridiculous) conditions and abilities, state them when you make your character.  Do not come up with these things on the fly as out of character statements.  By all means, have your character say these things and be lying (or maybe even not lying) to save his skin or get his way.  That's perfectly acceptable.  Putting these things as OOC statements means that you're telling everyone this is irrefutable fact.  This is not only unfair and un-fun, but pure and simple godmoding and I have sworn to deal with it appropriately.

However, what sort of GM would I be if I didn't deal creatively, using the tools you've given me?



The demonic entity turns its infernal gaze to the King, kneeling in a mock bow.  It speaks, the inhuman voice like needles scratching glass.

"Greetings to ye, oh noble king.  I am, as my master says, bound in contract to his life.  If he should die I will be freed, but - I offer you a pact of my own.  Slay this mage and free me - or even just break the seal affixed to his arm - and in return I will grant you one wish.  Whatever your heart may desire, it is yours."
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« Reply #730 on: July 19, 2011, 05:32:55 pm »

"Concealed Blade, Weapon of my Forefather's, Come !" yelled Hiatsu as he heard the words come from the demons mouth. He pulled up his sleeve,a dn grabed the sword that fell from the other, and put it above the seal on his right arm "Gilgamesh if I die you are going with me, so do not give ideal threats for you are bound to me,a dn when this seal is destroyed you may be set free, but only temporarily. Do you think you can kill everyone in this town in five mintues, and me if, so I would like to see you try." as the last word echoed through the hall Hiatsu's left hand filled with fire as he prepared for the demon's response.

Hiatsu said to the King "Do not listen my Lord he will kill everyone in this town if I am killed no one will be able to turn him back to his weakend form, and your town will eb destroyed." as the speech continued sweat began to pour off of Hiatsu's face as he struggeled to return Gil. to his weakened form.
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #731 on: July 19, 2011, 05:38:05 pm »

((I barely understood a thing your guy just yelled.  Also I'd like to point out I have nothing against lizard people, they're just peeps who are lizards))
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Re: You are King!
« Reply #732 on: July 19, 2011, 06:49:10 pm »

OOC:
As OK as I am with the Hatcuri, I hope you'll understand that since such things are strange you're going to be in more than a little danger when it comes to even barely superstitious characters.
I'd advise you to have your character not go out in the streets without first wearing a heavy cloak or something, for example. King Erik has always been the sort of person to ask questions first and then go around burning people (or whatever) so it's logical that a lot of his royal army, and perhaps some of his citizenry and courtiers, would look to their ruler as an example and maybe act a little more tolerant of non-mundane things than would be accepted.
That's not to say you don't risk being attacked by an angry mob every time you go out in public, it's just that people might be willing to do business with you as long as you're OK with jacked-up prices and the like. You're still likely to be feared and reviled for being so far away from the norm, regardless of how the King feels.
The same, of course, goes for Filius' character. Though, obviously, to a lesser extent. As one of the two or three remaining elves of the world, or even just as the descendant of a line of magically-long-lived humans, he's going to be seen as incredibly strange. People will be wary of him, if they realize how long-lived he is.

Speaking of Kain, I recall that he mentioned off-hand at one point that he had to "Deal with the beast that killed his father". While this could just mean a particularly depraved highwayman or something, it gives the feel that there are monsters living in the dark places of the world...which is something that I like. It need not have any major effect, but knowing that people can try and create a regiment of wyvern-riders or something could be cool. Of course, the concept of monsters is kind of supported by the fact that Ice Trolls are used as an example in the opening post.

In any case, I've always been a big fan of fantasy settings that make use of incredibly subtle magic (Think of the magic in a Song of Ice and Fire. Or even a romanticized version of Aleister Crowley's ritual "magick") and a variety of races without having character motives split between the lines of species (Which is possible!). So I'm basically cool with a lot of things in that regard.



His eyes locked on the demon that stood before him, King Erik barely even noticed that the new speaker was not at all human. His guards, however, did. The closest stumbled away from the Hatcuri, bringing up his shield as he shouted "Another demon! They're everywhere!" Another guard, standing several feet away scoffed, "It's not a demon, you fool! If it was, why is it offering to help with this one? It's just...a..."
"FreaK? No, Fin, it's a damned Demon! Why can't y-"
"SILENCE!" the King broke into the argument between his guardsman, and the two immediately fell silent, "I have never seen such a thing in my life, but whatever it may be it has not acted as a threat yet."

With that, Erik turned back to the demon just in time to hear it speak. Though fear no doubt gripped his hear, the King's icy eyes held with the monster's burning sight as he replied "And how can I be certain you are to be trusted, beast?"
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« Reply #733 on: July 19, 2011, 06:52:11 pm »

((The thing Kain killed originally was, I thought, a dragon...But it could be anything as long as it would be worth hunting down...Not a depraved human though...Could have been a gaurdian demon.))

Send another messenger to the King, apparently the last one got aten by bears...*Grumble, grumble* stupid peasents always getting aten by bears...

To my lord and king,
I wish to expand colonization into the northren Eelspine. My thoughts is that the land would fill bellies and give more land to the wrecthes-who-farm commoners to prevent them from getting too bored and getting thoughts in their heads about rebelling for a better lot in life.
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« Reply #734 on: July 19, 2011, 06:59:53 pm »

"Damnit I didn't want to do this." said Hiatsu as he drops his sword, and instead puts his hand over the seal, and begins chanting "Gateway to the world of evil, I the key to your opening command thy to shut, adn drawback this power which has been released. I Hiatsu Shizume except th toll, and forcefully seal the Gate of Hell." with the last word echoing through the hall there is a sudden rush of air, and Gilgamesh's power is ripped from his body causing Gilgamesh to pass out, and turn into an ordinary black cat. Hiatsu falls to the floor, and blood spews from his mouth covering the floor as the strain of the spell takes effect. Hiatsu looks up at the king, adn says "Do not listen to him he wishes only for death, and destruction for we have sealed him in this realm." Pushing himself back, and plopping on the floor behind the blood he continues "Well that shortened my life span about a year. Sword conceal yourself once again from the sight of all." the sword on the floor vanishes, and Hiatsu sits there breathing heavily, sweat pouring off of him, and wipes the blood from his face.
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