General Exalted Discussion II: No Longer Mortal

[Guancyto]

The best part is, the only way She Who Lives in Her Name could get rid of that charm for herself would be convincing another GSP to learn it and then create a permanent charm to enhance/alter its effects.

YOU LEARNED IT, YOU CAN'T UNLEARN IT!

[Teln]

I'm lucky the library doesn't allow drinks, otherwise there'd be water all over my screen.

[Lord Raziere]

Slayer Infernal, basically.

.........ok, that would work.

which means now I have to actually get the dang Manual for them.

simply have it so that he never exalted into Dragon-Blooded, tries to defend sister anyways from brother, gets beaten easily but survives just barely, and whatever demon that comes along for some reason offers the deal even though he never got outdone by a Solar, which seems to be the only flaw in that.

[Jokasti]

Badonkadonk Slapping Maelstrom Protocol
Cost: 5m ; Mins: Essence 3; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-OK, Blasphemy
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: Mind-Hand Manipulation

There is nothing the Principle of Hierarchy loves more than perfection. Perfection, like a perfectly round, pert - oh god; and then she realized, with horror, the folly of opening her charm set to a horde of demonically tainted low-lives who are, on their best day, only deeply unsettling in their unbalanced mental state.

By first conjuring a font of pyrian essence via a little jig involving pelvic thrusts and faux-slaps aimed low into the air, the Infernal then releases the stored energy in a massive storm of power that covers a full mile radius around him, visibly distorting the air as it does so.

All throughout, localized fluctuations in the fabric of Creation manifest, slapping the asses of all women that are caught in the area of effect. Moments later, a rushing sound reminiscent of chiming crystal bells flows past, proclaiming "Dat Assssssss".

Eyesight Improving Apparation
Cost: 5m Mins: Essence 4; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-Basic, Blasphemy
Duration: 1 scene
Prerequisite Charms: Badonkadonk Slapping Maelstrom Protocol

The Principle of Hierarchy does not have time to search through her pockets to find every little knick knack she has need of. Nor does she end sentences in prepositional phrases, but this author is only human, and thus imperfect. With this charm, a pair of vitriolic glasses appear on the Infernal's face.
While this charm is in effect, the Infernal cannot be dazed by light. At Essence 6, all charms with the Holy keyword lose that keyword while targeting the Infernal.
The Infernal must bite his lower lip with his teeth and cannot speak while this charm is in effect.

[Xefas]

Eyesight Improving Apparation
Cost: 5m Mins: Essence 4; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-Basic, Blasphemy
Duration: 1 scene
Prerequisite Charms: Badonkadonk Slapping Maelstrom Protocol

The Principle of Hierarchy does not have time to search through her pockets to find every little knick knack she has need of. Nor does she end sentences in prepositional phrases, but this author is only human, and thus imperfect. With this charm, a pair of vitriolic glasses appear on the Infernal's face.
While this charm is in effect, the Infernal cannot be dazed by light. At Essence 6, all charms with the Holy keyword lose that keyword while targeting the Infernal.
The Infernal must bite his lower lip with his teeth and cannot speak while this charm is in effect.

[Jokasti]

Why do these orbs not contain flames?! You have been demoted, citizen!
(it's awesome!)

[Arcanoi]

At Essence 6, all charms with the Holy keyword lose that keyword while targeting the Infernal.

No. Not ever. Not even as a joke.

[Primal Fury]

Badonkadonk Slapping Maelstrom Protocol

Eyesight Improving Apparation

Why would you insult the Principle of Hierarchy in such a way? What did She ever do to you?

[Teln]

*snipimage*

Homestuck reference?

[golentan]

Eyesight Improving Apparation
Cost: 5m Mins: Essence 4; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-Basic, Blasphemy
Duration: 1 scene
Prerequisite Charms: Badonkadonk Slapping Maelstrom Protocol

The Principle of Hierarchy does not have time to search through her pockets to find every little knick knack she has need of. Nor does she end sentences in prepositional phrases, but this author is only human, and thus imperfect. With this charm, a pair of vitriolic glasses appear on the Infernal's face.
While this charm is in effect, the Infernal cannot be dazed by light. At Essence 6, all charms with the Holy keyword lose that keyword while targeting the Infernal.
The Infernal must bite his lower lip with his teeth and cannot speak while this charm is in effect.

Why do you keep trying to make me see this

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as this

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And why do I like it so much?

[Jokasti]

Why do you keep trying to make me see this

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as this

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And why do I like it so much?

I... don't know who that is....

[Primal Fury]

Why do you keep trying to make me see this

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as this

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And why do I like it so much?

You don't know? That's Her humaniform jouten. I thought everyone knew that.

[golentan]

You don't know? That's Her humaniform jouten. I thought everyone knew that.

That's Yuki Nagato from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Edit: Sorry, that was supposed to be directed at Jokasti's comment.

And I know that's the joke, hence the invocation.

[Jokasti]

That's Yuki Nagato from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Edit: Sorry, that was supposed to be directed at Jokasti's comment.

And I know that's the joke, hence the invocation.

He or she is very cute, then.

[tonberrian]

He or she is very cute, then.

She.

And really, any Defiler worth his salt is going to come up with an upgrade to Badonkadonk Slapping Maelstrom Protocol to shape up those perfect assets.

[meschlum]

Ahem.

As I appear to have been assigned a part (which I'm not actually opposed to), it seems it's time to pull out the... interesting options. namely, the Fair Folk response to the swhlihn charms above. It's barely above starting level character ability (and can be hacked so it is possible at chargen, but never mind).


The Blessing of Bountiful Assets

When the Raksha ponder the great tracts of land that can found in creation, the urge to get to know them better is nigh irresistible. The Blessing draws on the Cup to form and reveal the wonder that lies beneath, sharing the wealth so that all who come within its embrace may partake.

When this potent Oneiromancy is activated, the Creation-born in its reach are changed, filled with new appetites and an itch that only others can scratch in a fully satisfying manner. Minor things like body plans and inhibitions are cast aside, as the Blessing grants the need and ability to go on and on and on...

5-dot Oneiromancy
- Assumption of the Living Kingdom (area of effect is huge)
- Assumption of Dreams and Passion (Lust. Infuses its entire reach)
- Mad God Mien (no dispelling this baby)
- Heart Stealing Kiss (consumes the Temperance of the first person in any scene to refuse to... 'indulge')
- Manacles of Virtue (significantly increases the Compassion of those in its area of effect, so they'll be more inclined to show... 'kindness' to anyone (and anything) they meet who is in 'need', and agree to any... 'unusual' requests)
- Bestial Transformation (rabbits? Change gender to female, increase fertility, remove inhibitions, Attribute (and mass) Reallocation towards Appearance and Stamina...)

If the GM does not allow Bestial Transformation, use Behemoth Forging Meditation instead. You get more mutation points that way, but can't affect Exalts, gods, and so forth.

If the GM is amused, ask for (custom) Emotional Transformation, as it fits the theme exactly and removes the issue of everyone believing they are surrounded by really hot (female) bunnies.

Sharing Da Man

This powerful Adjuration is the peak of the response to the Bountiful Assets, rising to the occasion to join all those who desire the Raksha's Staff. The Fair Folk sworn to it is spread over the entire extent of the Assets, contributing to everyone's fun.

5-dot Adjuration
- Assumption of the Living Kingdom (be everywhere, but only aware and 'contributing' when others are... closely involved)
- Surpassing Excellence (+2 dice when 'performing')
- Assumption of Bestial Form (octopus. Take tentacles, extra stamina, some Size... you'll need them all)


When these two artifacts are combined, one can expect a massive population boom in (maybe less than) nine months, all of them feyblooded.

[Arcanoi]

~winsnip~

I APPROVE OF THIS.

[Drascin]

You don't know? That's Her humaniform jouten. I thought everyone knew that.

I'd actually have said they're on complete opposites of the "emotionless" spectrum, myself.

[Weimann]

Quick note: the new White Wolf forum is up. So far it's very white. Yet to see any wolf.

[tonberrian]

Quick note: the new White Wolf forum is up. So far it's very white. Yet to see any wolf.

I saw Demetrius - he's got the wolf.

[Weimann]

Ah yes. Then all is well.

Except it's too god damn white. Stings my eyes.

Edit: You aren't allowed put formatting in your signatures? >:O

Edit 2: I do like the more BBcode friendly poster interface, though. Much better.

[tonberrian]

I'm hoping we eventually get a way to change the style. I miss the older color style - this white is very annoying.

[TheCountAlucard]

Can someone provide me with some assistance?

I've determined that on Saturday's game, I'm going to take advantage of my group's character flaws: namely, the fact that two of them are Known Anathema. This'll probably mean having the Wyld Hunt drop in to say "hello."

The troublesome part is, I've never really built a Terrestrial before. I don't even really know that much about the Wyld Hunt.

So first of all, how would they respond? An "informant" made it known to them that there are at least two Anathema in the village, maybe more; how would the Wyld Hunt proceed in this situation?

Second of all, how powerful should I make them with respect to the PCs? Let's face it - since there's seven combat-oriented Celestial Exalts, the Wyld Hunt will probably get stomped pretty hard unless I resort to the mass combat rules (which I intend to avoid like the plague during this game)... but still, I'd like the fight to be interesting. I just don't want to do like our last ST eventually did, and throw more Essence 6+ Terrestrials than Creation likely has to offer at the circle in one fight.

[a_humble_lich]

the plague during this game)... but still, I'd like the fight to be interesting. I just don't want to do like our last ST eventually did, and throw more Essence 6+ Terrestrials than Creation likely has to offer at the circle in one fight.

I don't know, there are a lot of essence 6 Terrestrials. Remember they live for 300 years or so, any you only have to reach 100 to get essence 6. I think fair arguments can be made that by cannon most Terrestrials should be Essence 6.

[Weimann]

I think fair arguments can be made that by cannon most Terrestrials should be Essence 6.

*eye-twitch, points at sig*

That out of the way, I think I agree. There should be a load of Essence 6 Terrestrials running around.

As for tactics, I'm not sure. They would likely try to attack the Celestials on their own, preferably all at the same time (but not the same place, that is) so that none of them can warn the others. That's not so fun to play, though; it gets very sequential.

Still, 7 Celestials are sure to mandate the best the Realm has to offer, and certainly an army if you used the system. So don't be afraid to toss some pain their way.

[TheCountAlucard]

I don't know, there are a lot of essence 6 Terrestrials. Remember they live for 300 years or so, any you only have to reach 100 to get essence 6. I think fair arguments can be made that by cannon most Terrestrials should be Essence 6.

Still, it's been pointed out in the books that even for people with huge lifespans, raising your Essence is kind of a big thing; most Immaculates of even the proper age don't raise it that high without serious adjustments to their very lifestyle.

I'd also like to point out that Terrestrials aren't really that common; there's less than a hundred thousand of them in all of Creation - heck, the South book goes entire chapters without naming any.

[DragonSinged]

But, at the same time, if you're playing a standard Exalted game, 5 years after the Scarlett Empress disappeared and all, most of the more powerful Terrestrials are supposed to be kind of dodging Wyld Hunt duty in order to lend their strength to their houses schemes and whatnot, if I understand correctly. Also, not to mention, like he said, only 2 of the characters are Known Anathema, not all 7, so they wouldn't necessarily be throwing in the whole army.

Also, @TheCountAlucard, it sounds like you're in a situation where you're going to have to be careful not to turn the game into an arms race. Your players are all combat oriented, and from what I've read of your posts, at least one or two are toting grand whatevers, right? So just bear in mind that although they can dish out the pain, that doesn't necessarily mean that they can take the pain themselves, without dying horrible squishy deaths.

[a_humble_lich]

*eye-twitch, points at sig*

[DragonSinged]

So!

My group has played a few sessions of Exalted now.. We're maybe 5 sessions in? 4 or 5.

Anyways, one the players in the group is playing an Eclipse Caste, ah... sort of a Shaman? Her character learned about what she was (that she was a Solar, that is) from the Tree God of her Tree village (in the east, if that wasn't clear). In exchange, the God sent her to close a Shadowland.

Anyways, she's having a bit of a problem, as, this being her first game of Exalted and all, she didn't really take any combat charms at character creation.

In addition, she took high Martial Arts (her character has 5 dots), thinking I guess that Martial Arts charms would be about as simple to take as, say, Melee charms. Now we've got access to most of the books, but a lot of us don't know much about things like the various martial arts and whatnot, and so she asked me to see if you guys might be able to suggest a decently balanced martial art style with fluff that might fit her character, at least somewhat. I had seen someone mentioning "Sapphire Veil of Passion" or whatever a couple pages back, and we looked at that, but the fluff on it really doesn't fit her character at all. That's not a huge deal, of course, but we thought we'd see if you guys had any suggestions.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!


EDIT:
The weapons she is using by the way, are some sort of artifact gauntlet with retractable claws, and the middle claw on each gauntlet is also a projectile on a chain? If you guys need more details than that, I can find out the name of the gauntlets or any other details that would help when I talk to her tomorrow.

[Reynard]

So!

My group has played a few sessions of Exalted now.. We're maybe 5 sessions in? 4 or 5.

Anyways, one the players in the group is playing an Eclipse Caste, ah... sort of a Shaman? Her character learned about what she was (that she was a Solar, that is) from the Tree God of her Tree village (in the east, if that wasn't clear). In exchange, the God sent her to close a Shadowland.

Anyways, she's having a bit of a problem, as, this being her first game of Exalted and all, she didn't really take any combat charms at character creation.

In addition, she took high Martial Arts (her character has 5 dots), thinking I guess that Martial Arts charms would be about as simple to take as, say, Melee charms. Now we've got access to most of the books, but a lot of us don't know much about things like the various martial arts and whatnot, and so she asked me to see if you guys might be able to suggest a decently balanced martial art style with fluff that might fit her character, at least somewhat. I had seen someone mentioning "Sapphire Veil of Passion" or whatever a couple pages back, and we looked at that, but the fluff on it really doesn't fit her character at all. That's not a huge deal, of course, but we thought we'd see if you guys had any suggestions.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

If she can find a teacher (Five Days Darkness is an excellent stand by), one of the Immaculate styles could work for her. Wood, Water or Air could be a good fit from the sounds of her character, though Wood is less useful when you're alone.

EDIT: Response to Edit: Water Dragon Style uses those as Form Weapons.

Alucard: A small Sworn Brotherhood of Immaculates would be a likely choice to be sent, say around 4-5 members at essence 4. You could do one of each aspect, though don't expect great results from the Earth DB.