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Thread: You are the Apocalypse: One
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2016-10-26, 11:18 AM (ISO 8601)
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The messenger takes a piece of paper from a bag, breaks the seal, unfolds it, and reads:
"King Retrus Yuzcu IV hereby declares war upon the renegade province of Greater Silverbark, upon its inhuman ruler, and upon all who assist said ruler. They have been found guilty of killing Duke Micandriel: a cowardly crime that can only be paid for with death."
For a moment, the man hesitates, then he continues reading.
"The one to bring about the death of the monstrous Bright Destroyer who leads this rebellion will be paid ten thousand gold pieces and receive the title of margrave, as well as the rights to Keep Caveheart and the surrounding lands, be they citizens of the kingdom or not. Such is the king's proclamation."
Those faithful to One react shocked upon hearing the message.Last edited by Inevitability; 2016-10-26 at 11:19 AM.
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2016-10-26, 06:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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One stares calmly at the messenger. First, it raises its arms to the sky and whispers a prayer aloud. All can hear it: "May the Light lit my path, my the Will guide my steps". Then, the angel begins addressing the man and ready to turn towards the people.
This is the man you call "king"? the celestial asks softly, with incredible sweetness. It is staring at the messenger's eyes as if looking into his heart. One does not seem fearful, however, not even extremely worried. This man threatens. This man offers to give gold to one of you, the angel is now addressing the whole crowd. One of you all can be, by this little king's will, rich. The rest of you shall rot in misery as you did under the king.
I do not promise gold to a single one of you. I promise you Truth and Light. I promise that your wounds will be healed, that your deaths will be peaceful. I promise that the treasury will be used not to buy the destruction of one single being, but to buy food for your children, medicine for your elders. I promise you all, citizens of this beautiful region, that the rewards of the faith are greater that the rewards of a king! For the Truth is eternal and carried beyond death! For Truth is the key to a life everlasting, the angel says, no softly as the audience has fallen silent, giving the impression that the angel is whispering to each one of them, whereas the gold and the titles this little king offers are nothing but dust.
One looks again at the messenger.
Tell me young man, what do you see here? Do you gaze upon crowds ravaged by tyranny? Do you see a city broken by violence? I have opened the treasury to feed the hungry, I have healed the sick, I have led the pedlers of false gods out of the city where their poisonous words can no longer do harm. Is this what your king wants to destroy? The angel is closer to the messenger, speaking to him sweetly. Is this what you want to destroy? One whispers into his ear.
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I'm casting Guidance of the Avatar to improve my chances of maintaining a hold of the population. Basically, +20 to this roll of Perform.
Perform to impress the citizens (and the messenger) (1d20+36)[52]
Diplomacy to improve the attitude of the messenger (1d20+23)[43]
Edit: WUHU! Natural 20 in diplomacy!
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2016-10-27, 09:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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The citizens cheer after hearing One's words, and it is obvious that the risk of rebellion has been quelled.
The messenger stares breathlessly at One, and slowly whispers:
"I... do not. Let me join you... please."Creator of the LA-assignment thread.
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2016-10-27, 06:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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One nods and kisses the messenger's brow, sweetly and almost ritualy, and then turns to the crowd.
Rejoice, oh Faithful! For one more man has joined the ranks of the believers. Let us pray and let us prepare, for no doubt the little king will still attempt to retake this city and cast again upon your shoulders the yoke of his tyranny. We, however, shall prevail. For we are more than each of us, we are more than all of us. We are faithful, and we are guided by the Will!
Once One has led the people into prayer, the angel accompanies the messenger to the throne room, where it wants to interview him for information. What is the king trying? Are armies preparing at the capital?
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2016-10-28, 02:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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"The king will no doubt bring forth his armies, but in time. He believes that if its leader dies, the rebellion will collapse, so first he will try to eliminate the Great One in particular. I must warn you: many a fierce and wicked assassin can be found within the kingdom's borders."
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2016-10-28, 07:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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One nods calmly.
It was to be expected. The king appears to prefer the cowardly approach, much like his relative in this city. Rather than learn the Truth, he'd condemn me to death. Let it be, then. You shall be received in this city and may join the faithful working for a better future. As a messenger, I presume you have travelled wide. I'd like you to join Sister Yethra in maintaining our food suply. Nobody must hunger anymore. I bless you, brother. May you find a new home amongst the Faithful.
That done, One decides it has to abandon the city. It is time to bring the Will against the unfaithful. Of course, the celestial fears many troubles in the city. Rather than advance directly to the capital, One decides to go first to some city or military post on its way. The newly liberated region requires soldiers, and it is much wiser to take power out of the king's hands... Perhaps they can be persuaded to see the Light.
Spoiler: OOC
So, flying to the first military post / city with an important military garrison on the way between my city and the capital. I'm guessing One can get intel on those from the messenger/the nobles.
I'll have cast Permanent Aspect of the Celestial and the Blinding Beauty spell, so I still have enough juice for one more persistent spell in case of need.
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2016-10-29, 08:47 AM (ISO 8601)
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Fort Snakeriver, located northwest of One's location, marks the border between the celestial's province and the next. It's built around one of the few bridges over the river and without a doubt well-guarded, even more so now that news of the rebellion has reached it.
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2016-11-01, 03:09 AM (ISO 8601)
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One waits for the night to arrive. Once it comes, the celestial slides in silence under the cover of darkness. With from the darkness it whispers a prayer to the True Divine whilst looking at one of the scouts. Tendrils of divine inspiration reach his or her mind, attempting to persuade him or her from breaking the alarm.
Fear not, my child, for I come in peace and redemption. Listen: your king is false, his commands are lies. Are you not suffering and toiling for him to bathe in fresh water and eat the best bread? I have come to free you and your comrades. But to do so I need information. I need your help. The angel is now quite close to the human, it speaks right to his or her heart. Will you be helpful?
Spoiler: OOC
Under the relative cover of darkness, look for an isolated soldier and then cast Charm person. My diplomacy roll for him is... (1d20+23)[34]
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2016-11-01, 10:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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The human's eyes glaze over, and she whispers back:
"Of course I will, pal. What do ya need to know?"Creator of the LA-assignment thread.
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2016-11-01, 07:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: You are the Apocalypse: One
Thank you dear, says One softly. What can you tell me of this place? Do you have a captain? What do soldiers think of your king and of the recent rebelion of the Silverbark region? And, where are the infimary and the captain's quarters?
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2016-11-02, 09:26 AM (ISO 8601)
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"Captain's gone to talk with the king, but his quarters are on the second floor. Not sure what people think of the rebellion, they're just trying to do their job, y'know?"
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2016-11-03, 09:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Yes, sweety, of course I know... You are all innocent. Who is this captain? How is he? Do you think you could lead him to me, alone and without raising suspicions? I do want to talk to him soon, for I believe you and your friends would be better, for once, disobeying the king's orders... Don't you think, after all, he's forced you to march for too long? Does the king not sleep on feathered mattresses while you stand guard? One strokes the soldier's cheek like a mother. Everything could be so much better... And it begins with your help, bringing the captain to me.
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2016-11-04, 11:28 AM (ISO 8601)
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"He's off to the capital, but I could prolly get the sergeant to come down here."
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2016-11-04, 08:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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That would be wonderful, my sweet. I will wait for you, One says calmly.
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2016-11-06, 10:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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The woman leaves, but returns shortly thereafter with a large-jawed human. Upon seeing One, his eyes widen in surprise. Panicked, his gaze darts from One, to the female soldier, to the way he came from.
"What th... Y..."Creator of the LA-assignment thread.
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2016-11-09, 12:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: You are the Apocalypse: One
Sergeant, I ask you to neither panic nor call the alarm. I have come in peace and with the intention of offering parley to this fort. If you have heard the news, you know what the Will can do through me. You know that sinners can be redeemed instantly into the fires of the Light, and you know that I could have done so to you. I haven't, because I believe you and your soldiers are men of honor. Men that want to serve this country and this land with loyalty and valour. Men that will do the right thing, the angel pauses a second, the whispers: Please, listen to my words.
Spoiler: OOC
Sorry about this! I think I saw your post on Sat evening with too much to drink and then spent a few days thinking "Huh. It's taking Dirge_Stirge longer than normal to respond XD
Anyway, rolling Diplomacy: (1d20+23)[35], appealing to his best side :P
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2016-11-10, 03:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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"I... I suppose parley would be good. Let's go to the captain's office: we can talk there."
The sergeant beckons for One to follow as he starts walking towards the gate. The soldier One charmed comes with them, too.Creator of the LA-assignment thread.
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2016-11-10, 04:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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One nods. That might be for the best. I shall follow you, sergeant, and we shall thus speak in private.
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2016-11-12, 04:33 AM (ISO 8601)
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The sergeant enters the building, walks through a few corridors then goes up a stair. On the way, soldiers can be seen looking at One in confusion, surprise and concern. A few words from their commander calm them down somewhat, though.
The office is quite luxuriously decorated. The furniture is of the highest quality, a beautiful painting of a large galley hangs on the wall, and a stuffed manticore head has been placed above the door. The sergeant sits down, then gestures for One to do the same.
"Let us begin parley. Er, would you perhaps like some wine first?"Creator of the LA-assignment thread.
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2016-11-12, 07:34 AM (ISO 8601)
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It is not necesary, sergeant. I am sustained by the Will of the True Divine. I need neither food nor wine for my survival or pleasure... Only prayer. One states this calmly as a fact, despite how puzzling it may be to the sergeant. You, however, are welcome to drink if you'd like.
Once the sergeant has served himself a drink, the angel continues.
My proposal is simple. The Greater Silverbark region has seen the Truth. It has embraced the True Divine, the Will and the Light. Where once the money from the treasury was spoiled for the luxury of the royal family, now it is used for the protection and prosperity of all. The false idols of lying gods and lying kings have been broken. Where there once was pain there is now health, where there once was poverty and misery there is now equality.
One takes a moment to stare into the sergeant's eyes, its expression one of pure and unadulterated sweetness. The angel has suffered much, and much of it has been tainted by the sins of this world. But every time it is preaching, offering a new soul the chance of redemption, One feels such joy in its heart the angel is almost pure again. It is so beautiful, the moment when a man might submit itself to the Will.
And it is so painful, if they dare refuse...
What your little king calls a rebellion is, in fact, a return, One continues. A return to the time before kings, when all men were equal and, if they rose, did so by virtue of their actions and not their birth. Tell me, sergeant, where is your loyalty: in your king or your land? No matter what actions you take, what you sacrifice, your king will keep his crown and take your tithes. It does not matter if he is wise or fool, merciful or cruel, brave or craven; no matter how rotten with sin he is: he shall always be king.
And you, no matter your actions, shall never raise higher.
Does the Crown deserve your loyalty? Or do you and your men fight in fact for the land? For the people who admire you, the people who praise you and the people who trust you to defend them and, in turn, you trust that will feed you? Sergeant, I'm not asking you to betray your principles, I am asking you to follow them. Turn this fort to the People and submit yourself to the Will. And then, you shall receive the honours of those equals above whom you've raised... and not of those that will always consider themselves your superiors, no matter your actions.
One has spoken with passion, its beautiful eyes shining.
Spoiler: OOC
I'm suspecting this guy is an aristocrat, but hey... One probably doesn't know. I'm not rolling diplomacy again because I don't think its really applicable (and I don't want to abuse the mechanics). If you feel it is fitting, feel free to roll in my stead.
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2016-11-14, 04:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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"I... I can't just turn this fort over! I have children living in Sunport, I can't just abandon those! And there's dozens of soldiers here! They're already suspicious at your presence, I can't just command them to open the gates! Besides, they have families too!
And when the king decides to crush the rebellion, this fort will be the first place he's going to attack! He's already started mobilizing troops: this fort will be easily overrun!
I wish I could help you, I really do! But right now, I can only advise you to go back to your city and prepare for battle. I'll lend you a horse and sent an escort with you: if you leave now Silverbark should be reachable by dawn."
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2016-11-14, 07:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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I understand, says One, lowering its head.
The angel feels dissapointed. Why can't mankind understand that their children are nothing? A single life, be it of a child you love or of a soldier you hate, is all the same for the Will. Their pain must be eased, but between submitting to what's right and letting their temporal attachments overrule them, even the best of men choose to be overruled. One raises its head again, staring at the man.
I shall then continue on my way. I will not ask of you to rebel now. When word comes that the King has been toppled, however, I hope you will join the True Path and protect the region from usurpers that might try to stop the Light. If you do so, I will make sure your children and all of your soldiers' live in peace.
The angel begins getting ready to leave.
Before I go... Show me your infimary. I shall heal your soldiers' wounds. Their pain is unnecesary and their wounds won't make a difference in the months to come.
One follows the sergeant to the nursery and takes care of healing the soldiers. In this case, it does not channel the energy of Light unfiltered, redeeming these men and women. Rather, One prays for the True Divine to restore the soldiers' bodies so that they may continue their duty. The angel knows they might fight against his people but... What difference do a few more soldiers make? In the end, either it manages to overturn the Kingdom or all the Faithful are condemned.
After that, One flies. Towards the capital.
Spoiler: OOC
One will drop a few Cure Light Wounds for all the soldiers that might need it.
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2016-11-15, 03:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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The sergeant watches silently as One heals his soldiers. A few mumbled thanks can be heard as the celestial leaves the room.
"I... I must thank you. I still hope all this can be settled without war: please remember that. I am sure many where you're going feel the same."
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2016-11-18, 12:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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One travels towards the capital. It flies steadily and high, a mote of unstopable light. If it sees anything worrying on the ground, One may stop for the sake of protecting the innocent. It may also stop if it sees an army marching towards the Silverbark region.
Other than that, One flies steadily towards the capital... And the king. Such is the Will.
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2016-11-20, 05:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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One makes their way over the silent lands, occasionally seeing a lone traveler look up in confusion or amazement.
After a few hours, however, something unexpected happens: two arrows soar from the darkness below. Fortunately, both are deflected by One's glorious presence.
Spoiler: AttackAttack 1:
Attack roll: (1d20+6)[8]
Damage roll: (1d8+1)[4] + (3d6+6)[12]
Attack 2:
Attack roll: (1d20+6)[7]
Damage roll: (1d8+1)[2] + (3d6+6)[19]
Spoiler: OOCWhat's One's current altitude?Last edited by Inevitability; 2016-11-20 at 05:53 AM.
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2016-11-20, 05:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Spoiler: InitiativeOne: (1d20+1)[13]
Assailant: (1d20+6)[14]Creator of the LA-assignment thread.
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2016-11-20, 05:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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More arrows are set loose, their source still hard to pin down. Both fail to hit once more, but the sniper's aim seems to be improving.
Spoiler: AttacksAttack 1:
Attack roll: (1d20+6)[25]
Damage roll: (1d8+1)[5] + (3d6)[13]
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Attack roll: (1d20+6)[18]
Damage roll: (1d8+1)[2] + (3d6)[11]Last edited by Inevitability; 2016-11-20 at 05:56 AM.
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2016-11-20, 09:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: You are the Apocalypse: One
One remains calm in the midst of the attacks, sure in the protection that the Will bestows upon it. Slowly, it raises two of its hands to its eyes and whispers a prayer to the True Divine and the Light. When the angel takes its hands off, its eyes are even brighter than usual, bursting with divine insight. It then begins to descend, looking for the sniper whilst speaking:
Your arrows can do nothing against the One who the True Divine protects. For Its Will is grander than shields and bulwarks! If you wish to confront me, show yourself!
Spoiler: OOC
I don't know how high exactly... like... 20 meters? That seems appropriate I think? In any case, enough for arrows to reach the angel.
Standard action: cast Eyes of the avoral, granting a +8 to Spot
Free action: Spot the enemy! (1d20+12)[27]
Move action: descend!
Also note that One hasnt cast Luminous Armor just yet, so its AC is "only" 39 XD Seriusly, this is the most monstruos AC I've ever had in a character.
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2016-11-21, 03:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: You are the Apocalypse: One
One descends to the ground, but the darkness of the night shroud the sniper, which seems to be located beyond the range of One's brightness.
This is confirmed when two more arrows fly from the darkness, One's luminosity deflecting both once more.
Spoiler: AttacksAttack 1:
Attack: (1d20+6)[17]
Damage: (1d8+1)[3] + (3d6+6)[16]
Attack 2:
Attack: (1d20+6)[12]
Damage: (1d8+1)[3] + (3d6+6)[16]
Spoiler: OOCI'm sure that difference will matter a lot.Last edited by Inevitability; 2016-11-21 at 03:58 PM.
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2016-11-21, 04:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: You are the Apocalypse: One
Your arrows are limited, while the protection of the Will is endless!, yells the angel into the darkness. Then, it tries to fly in the direction of the arrows.
Spoiler: OOC
Lets try to find the sniper. The poor guy. And even if it hits, One has fast healing XD