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Please post all out of character discussion, questions, etc. for The Legion Immortalis (The Bulwark of Heaven) thread here.
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@ John Greymore: Because you were the first to post, you're being granted this special item. The white rune that Cleo gave you will give you ONE Wisdom spell of your choice. Bear in mind that this does not give you the WISDOM legendary attribute, but you will be allowed to at least use this one spell. You may construct the spell yourself, but it needs to be either some form of warding spell, a protection spell, a healing spell, or a personal buff.
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*Dances in the rain*
I'll be posting later on. I have exams tomorrow (On Monday here in Singapore) and I have need to buff up some of my maths before I can do stuff.
Let's see what I can build from that rune...
Edit: When I'm done with the spell, do I post it under a new reply-edit in the character sheet as per the character creation rules, or do I just stick it in the thread? (Maybe take this chance to un-bold everything in the sheet)
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That would be a reply-edit in the thread as per the Standard Character Creation rules. Then Faidth approves it, and then I edit into your post. That way there's a record of all additions.
And I'll fix your bold. 8)
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Huzzah! Alright, I'll be up with it in another 18 hours or so. Terribly sorry, but this prelims have to take precidence over eventual immense magical power over the world.
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Posted and updated the sheet.
If anybody's wondering, my maths didn't go well :P Heh, next time.
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:( I'm sorry. I'm sympathetic: I hate math. It was always my worst subject.
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Ah it's cool, I love all my subjects (Physics, Maths, English, Biology, Chinese, Economics). I simply suck at some and do better at others. It's the passion that counts :)
And so, I shall sit and do some more maths in preperation for paper 2 as I wait for the next post.
(Psst, if it's only me, do I have to wait for the newcomers before we continue?)
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Including you, there are seven people participating in this BB. My husband (Cameron) won't be entering until a little later in the story arc because of the character he will be using. Of the other five, two of them are new users who should be up and running by Friday. The Soothsayer serves as a bit of an introduction and is supposed to be a staging area where I can have the PCs convene before moving them on to Avalon. Anyone who has not generated a character by Friday will be omitted from this part of the battle and will not be permitted to join until after this story arc concludes. By Friday, you'll be progressing to stage 2 of the story. I hope you aren't too bored so far. I was honestly hoping that everyone would be done with character creation by last week. :( Shameless slackers.
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No no, I'm enjoying myself quite well! Gives me a chance to personally interact with the system :D Sides, it forces the imagination to play more. I'm game for that!
Also, I read the post. I'm assuming that 'the content of this book will make the NPC thread' means that the content will be within the thread? Or am I misunderstanding something here? If it is, do I go ahead and post first or do I wait till you post the content before I do so?
Plus, if I go on with the romance, will time away from the person cause the romance to drop? Because... you know... Cleo, in the middle of the desert.... away from civilisation... while Fenwick adventures. Would be hard to keep up wouldn't it?
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I'm having second thoughts. Not for lack of interest! For lack of time! I'm nearly finished with the character introduction post, but I'm not sure if I can commit so much time to the boards as to be active in three different battles at once.
I believe I will wait until chapter to and see if I can do the juggling at that point.
:'(
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@ John: Good, I'm glad. ;D Hopefully everyone else will hop on board soon. One of the fellows coming to the boards is my housemate, so I might ask him today if he's about ready.
The NPC thread is where I will be putting all the character bios as you meet each character. I'll probably try to post a blurb on Cleo today, but you don't need to wait to post until it's up. It's more there as a reference guide, and all the info. in it will be stuff you already know. I'll update it as you find out more about each character. For example, Cleo made mention to the fact that she may one day explain her Death Wound to you. When she does, that will be added there.
As far as the romance subplots, by no means do you need to pursue them at all, or even choose Cleo unless she strikes your fancy. Not to spoil anything, but Cleo hasn't exactly told you yet how you will manage to find your way to Avalon. She actually has a very high-level teleportation spell that will instantaneously take you right to Avalon. That's why all new Ageless have to seek her out first because she is basically the gateway there. That's why she can't exactly leave... Yet anyway.
Needless to say, if you do choose to pursue Cleo, as she is a magic-user, you are definitely the type she would respond well to. That also means that the benefits she would provide you would be related to your Intelligence attribute. Cleo will ask you to do something before you leave, if you fulfill it, you have the opportunity to take the romance subplot with her. As far as it dropping due to absence, let's just say that should you decide to pursue her, Cleo will be more than happy to facilitate a way for you to do so. Not only that, but if she feels neglected, she may just split herself again and come to remind you of her presence. Though the higher-ups wouldn't really like her abandoning her post, she's far too powerful for any of them to really find out about it.
@Kith: Not a problem. Just let me know for sure so we know whether or not to actually wait for you. If you aren't participating until the second story arc, I may move the story on before Friday.
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Ok got it, I'll be getting my post up tomorrow morning. No school/exam since I don't take chemistry.
Also, I didn't realise that it was her death wound. I just thought it was scars. For a high-int mage that's a bummer :p
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This is so exciting!!! A new mage :D
But then this causes conflict within the magic system doesn't it? He draws it from Leylines, Fenwick does so by mixing non-physical magic components together.
Maybe if I said that mine was like alchemy? LIke a man-made version of magic?
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I figure that "magic" is a pretty generic term, and because of that, it can be as individual as the character that uses it. Even if mages draw their sources from different power, it doesn't really interfere with the system itself (or lack thereof.) I kind of left the actual usage of magic a bit open so PCs have the option of diversifying their abilities to suit their characters.
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After all of the hard effort you're putting into this (and after Sean telling me about it on FB), I feel i owe you an explanation. There's definitely a certain interest about this battle. But the only reason why I'm limiting how many battles I'm involved in is because I don't want to spread myself too thin. Much like Kith, I don't think I can committ to running too many battles all at once, even if it's just two. However, I'm still trying to come up with a character interesting enough to be worthy of the game. Just wanted to get it out that I'm interested, but my multitasking skills are somewhat limited at present. But In case the epic battle takes another four weeks to move along, I'm just going to invest all my time in the Legion Immortalis.
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@ Faran : In case you were wondering about her response, Cleo takes the "security" of the Ageless very seriously. You will be gaining more information about her abilities and why she may have reacted so negatively to this particular part of your statements once you reach Avalon.
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Hehe, yeah I seem to have touched a nerve. ;D Reply pending.
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I've posted, but i've realised that my posts are more reactionary than making any more action.
Oh well. Let's see how it goes :D
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@ Faran: You are going to need to edit your post. The NPCs are there for you to interact with and benefit from, but you may not god-mod their words or actions. Thus, you are making Cleo out to be FAR more evil than she actually is. Before I post again, I am going to need you to change this because this is completely out of character with what Cleo would actually do.
"She dropped into a demure pose and smiled sarcastically sweetly. That was when I found myself emerging gasping for breath from a tub of freezing water, just warm enough not to kill me. I saw her still in the center of the tent and laughing uproariously. I didn't even see this tub when I got here. I glared at her in my soaked misery and she laughed all the more. Yes. I would join with them."
Cleo has absolutely no desire to bully you into going to Avalon. The only time she exhibited anger was when you challenged the security of the Ageless.
Also, I'll hand-wave what you already posted about the Bulwark, but you would actually have no access to information on the Bulwark of Heaven, and VERY limited knowledge of the Ageless themselves. You had mentioned you had researched extensively in the Mages' tomes, but mortals know next to nothing about the actual nature of the Ageless. They know that they are immortal beings that protect humanity, but that's about it.
@ Fenwick: As such, you might want to revise this section
"As he reached out to Cleo's shoulder, a sudden flash caught eye, and he witnessed Faran gasping for breath in some water. Cleo's laughter following that made him flinch. Faran deserved some of it though..."
As soon as you guys edit, I'll get my next post up. I'll be adding in Kith's character today as well.
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@ Faran: You are going to need to edit your post. The NPCs are there for you to interact with and benefit from, but you may not god-mod their words or actions.
To elaborate, reference the Official Board Battle Rules, Rule 8. The relevant section is quoted below for your convenience.
Unless otherwise specified by the Battle Master, you should only be posting your character's actions and your character's reaction to other character's actions and Battle Master actions. You should NEVER dictate what happens to another character or to any NPCs or enemies as a result of your actions. You can't just decide to kill people outright, or make another player's character or an NPC do what you want them to do.
Please let either Faidth or I know if you have any questions regarding this policy.
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But in all seriousness, writing in the style of the boards takes some getting used to. Rather than telling a story you are participating in one. Such as in real life, you can only react to or perform actions towards other people. You can't will your girlfriend to shut off the tv and make you a sandwich in real life (unless you have her trained well, but I digress) any more than you can make an NPC hop onto the end of your sword on the boards.
There are exceptions in the case of the boards when the Battle Host dictates. These are usually battles with throwaway NPCs, or conversations with minor townsfolk. But on all other occasions you only have control of your own character.
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I apologize for my actions. I thought that I could take more liberties with NPCs that the rules actually stated. For perspective, I was once part of a similar "board battle" a long time ago. Link is here: http://tinyurl.com/2eqwcwc . On that board the liberties I took with Cleo's character would have been a commonplace thing. I realize that that board is not this board and I will restrain myself in the future.
Please understand that it was not my intention to portray Cleo as "evil", just a bit vindictive. After all, as you have pointed out Faidth, I had just insulted her duty as security of the Bulwark. I had estimated that "getting even" was within her character. My intent was to inflict some comedy onto my character, who was obviously being an arrogant bastard. It seemed right and harmless to me. Obviously I was wrong and I apologize for that and will take a lot more caution with everyone's characters in the future.
And my biggest flub to date on this board is in not reading the rules. I had arrogantly waltzed in and figured my past experience would suffice. I am more wrong than anything else on this point. I will read the rules now, twice. Please understand that what I wrote was for entertainment value and not an attempt to tear down what is a very good character. I will edit my post once I have grabbed a shower.
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Correction: As per Rule 8, I will not touch anyone's character at all.
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Edits made. I have erased any action Cleo made that wasn't already going on in the scene. Once again I hope everyone can forgive me.
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@Faran: Not a problem at all! Kith is right; writing on the boards does take some getting used to. While Faran did indeed insult Cleo, I am intending on painting her as a powerful, but extremely empathetic character, as you will see evidenced later. Don't worry; you weren't stepping on any toes. I sincerely want all players to have an excellent time of this BB, and don't worry... Faran will get plenty of opportunities to inject some humor into his posts. Knowing you, I'm sure you'll go above and beyond in that regard. :) There may even be occasions where I let you god-mod characters such as lesser enemies; think of it as taking your liberties with "extras" from Exalted. When this is allowed, I will notify you in the OOC thread. However, when it comes to named NPCs, they usually serve a greater purpose in helping to perpetuate the story.
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Kitharsis: Good to see another Wheel of Time fan.
Faidth: I kind of want to cut to the chase, mechanically speaking. If Faran walks out on this, am I out of this story?
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Hey, final exam today. I'll edit my post later on alright? Sorry about that Faidth
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@John: Not a problem. :)
@Faran: I can find a deus ex machina to work you into the story, but the Seer is literally THE gateway. The only way for Faran to get into Avalon is through her, and she's not going to make you go if you don't want to. If you walk out the door, she will make no attempt to pursue you. You have a couple options here. 1.) The other party members can attempt to persuade you to go or 2.) You can leave, likely get captured, and I can send them to liberate you. The second would be a bit more involved, but I can do it if you want to.
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@Faran: I almost forgot... There is an option #3. They will eventually be fighting the Forsaken. I can have them stumble upon you again at that point, but it won't be for a bit yet, and you'll probably miss a lot of exposition in-character.
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@John: I edited your post to correct the "turkey leg." It is Cleo who has plopped herself upon the pillow with said spoil, and Faile who was given the plate of fish. Minor detail, and I would have just had you edit it, but it was so miniscule that I just took care of it for you.
@All of you: Just wanted to let you know a few things.
1. I know Danyael is still working on a character and I'm just going to let him tell me when he is ready to be added in. It may not be until after you have reached Avalon.
2. Castellan should have his character up soon. It sounds like he's almost done with it. As soon as he posts it, we're going to proceed to Avalon. Faran, at that point I need to hear from you to figure out how we should proceed with your character, and whether you will be joining the party now or later. Do whatever would best fit with your character.
3. By the end of today, I plan on updating the NPC thread with Cleo's info., at least what you have learned about her thus far.
4. I will also be adding a Lorebook. In the Lorebook you will find bits on the history of the Ageless, important events, general information about the setting, other races, etc. Every now and then, one of the NPCs may tell you a story or direct you to said tome. You will find the information available for you there.
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Edited, with a new post made. Hurrah! Exams are over!
And woops, my fault :S
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Congrats on Scout Sergeant, John. :)
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o.o Whoa, that's fast. Lol, thanks :) Loving every moment of the setting, and it's only the beginning :D
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Quick question: Cleo's mention of the fact that she won't invade minds unless invited... was that out loud? I was under the impression it was a one-to-one mind to mind convo. Am I mistaken?
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Fairly certain that was out loud. I wasn't corrected otherwise.
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I think I had originally intended it to be conveyed via telepathy, but I had forgotten to switch back to italics to imply it. Thus, yes, it would have been out loud.
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Oh and yeah Faran, Wheel of Time! Once I thought of Faile from those books I couldn't get the name out of my head, so it stuck. I stopped around the 7th or 8th book. Great series from what I read so far.
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The NPC entry for Cleo Seer has been update with what you have learned so far. As you learn more about her, the entry will be updated. I have also included information regarding pursuing Cleo as a romance option, should you see fit.
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Sooooo, Danyael and Castellan are still pending, and I don't want to hold the rest of you up, so here's what's going to happen:
Either tonight or tomorrow, I am going to move you all on to Avalon. Cleo's going to open up the gate for you and send you to the next stage of the story. Whenever the other characters finish making their characters, they will be transported to wherever you are at the time.
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i.e. they don't go through Avalon? Or it's assumed that they do so and are just poofed to us?
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They will be arriving at the Seer's "late" and she will port them to Avalon.
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Okay. You are now going to be sent through the portal to Avalon, which is where my next post will pick up. If you have anything else you would like to say to the Seer before you leave, please do so in your next post.
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Done my post, and I don't think it's too graphic to warrant an edit. Though if need be, I can do so!
Rejoice for the second half of the journey!
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@John: Nope. That should be fine. As long as you keep it PG-16 and don't make mentions to velvet curtains or throbbing members, you should be alright.
@All: Feel free to begin your posts with how moving through the portal feels to you. The experience of the portal will be different for everyone, so if you would like, feel free to describe the sensation.
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Bah, stuck at work today with nothing to do. Sorry if I'm posting too much.
*Twiddles thumbs*
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There is no such thing as posting too much. :-P
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NPC thread has been updated. :)
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So, Cameron and I were having a discussion regarding average posts per day. For the record, I am on summer break right now from teaching. Post until your heart's content. The more you all update, the more I will update. :) I do check the boards frequently (at the very least, twice a day.)
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There is no such thing as posting too much. :-P
Determined only by the topic at hand or the name (and rep) of the poster... :-\
I'm having some trouble developing my character. I really like how your battle's going, though. Creative stuff, filled with different possibilities. Not sure how much weight the good will holds, but keep up the great work, to all players involved.
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Aaaah! Faidth is a teacher! :O Now I shake in fear.
Nah I don't. School proper has started for me and I'm getting my results back this week.
Thanks Danyael :D
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@Danyael: Thanks. :)
New thread (Enemies) is up in Battle Related Topics. I know that this is the third thread I've introduced over there that is related to this BB, but because of the plethora of NPCs and all of the background associated with the setting, I wanted to make sure you have a reference guide for the topics in case you need to refer back to anything later.
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@Kith: I wasn't sure if you already had a backstory worked up for Faile's origins, so if you had something different in mind, let me know and I will edit my post, updating it with something different. I thought that this journey to Avalon might serve as a way for Sembas to learn a little bit that he didn't know about his constant companion.
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No thats great! Tying everything together like that really involves Faile with the story. Just remember that they've spent every waking hour together since they found each other in the mountains, so there shouldn't be too many secrets.
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Gotcha. The way I figure it, Faile left from Avalon, made her way through the Wastes, and then was fortunate enough to find you. Thus, no major secrets between her departure from this place and her arrival at your side.
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Regarding the romance subplot, if you have say 3 NPCs at stage 3, is that considered cassanova-ing? Or does it only count if one's your girlfriend/boyfriend?
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@ John: There is nothing wrong with merely being interested in more than one NPC (i.e. Stage 1) However, as soon as you move to Stage 2, the NPC will have a vested interest in you.
For example, let's say that you get to Stage 2 with Cleo and you get the ability that allows you to summon her to your side. In the mean time, let's say you have also hit Stage 2 with someone like Serenity. Then you would be taking the "Cassanova" route. While this is totally do-able, it does mean that when one of them finds out, the excrement will hit the fan in an awe-inspiring manner. Basically, once you surpass the "I like you" stage and actively decide to pursue the romance, you're locked in with that character. If you choose to abandon the relationship, you abandon any perks that it provides.
Let's say you get to Level 3 with both Serenity and Cleo. You will enjoy the benefits of both (at least temporarily.) Unfortunately, you will have to make a choice between the two, and when you do, you will lose ALL benefits from the party that you abandoned.
Btw, as of right now, I have 7 possible romance options available for NPCs. However, if you stumble upon an NPC that is not named as a potential love interest, I can likely convert that for you.
Almost forgot... It is entirely possible to pursue a romance and still keep everyone else as allies. For example, let's say you pursue Serenity as a romance option, but keep Cleo as an ally. Cleo will still provide you with at least one spell, skill, or attribute, depending upon the level of your friendship.
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Thoroughly annoyed that just at the moment when I hit post, my internet failed to load.
Argh. Lesson learnt.
I'll post something shorter this time, or just wait till tomorrow to do a full post and update.
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John, Open a text doc, write everything in there and save it on your computer. Then copy paste it into the bbs. This way the internet can't sabotage you and you have a record of what you wrote.
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Yep, doing that from now on :D
In any case, that may have been a good thing. I'm thinking maybe Fenwick's book will come alive for a while here, like a foreshadow to Cleo's words.
Unless you had something else in mind Faidth?
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@John: I did, but I will defer to you if you have something else in mind.
My plan (if you didn't come up with anything else) was this: Should you show the book to Dethys, he immediately becomes suspicious of it. Soon after, he asks to see the book and you watch him pass an enchantment over it. He reveals to you that the book is really a phylactery for his old apprentice, Cardack. Cardack was always one to avoid conflicts, and did not desire to side with the Ageless or the Forsaken, so he basically went off on his own. Unfortunately, the Forsaken caught up with him and he was killed. In a very unusual circumstance, in his final FINAL moments he was able to bind his soul to the book.
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Okay. There are a few things I should mention. Faran has already told me that he has no desire to join The Bulwark of Heaven, as he does not feel that it fits with his character. Please bear in mind, that this arc is called The Bulwark of Heaven for a reason. When you visit with Fury, she is going to offer to take you on as a junior member of The Bulwark of Heaven.
Should you decline, you will still be allowed to participate in this story, however, because you are willingly limiting your interactions with the Bulwark, you will miss out on a considerable portion of the story, and the benefits that the Bulwark provides. Here is basically what it amounts to.
Joining the Bulwark
Pro
- Benefits provided by The Naming Ceremony (Archon's Blessing)
- Special training by powerful NPCs
- Increased interaction with Ageless NPCs
- Given very important missions.
- Access to Ageless secrets.
- Interact with allies (Chosen of Alviss, Valkyries, Groups of Humans, etc.)
Con (at least for some characters)
- You will occasionally be summoned back to Avalon (though not frequently)
- If you have a problem with authority, The Bulwark is not for you. You will get your missions from Elder Ageless. Thus, if your character is against cooperating with such characters, you will not fit in with The Bulwark's cooperative, "for the greater good" mentality.
Do Not Join the Bulwark
Pro
- More freedom and mobility. You will not get missions from the Bulwark, thus I will have to come up with something else for you.
- Pursue more subplots?
- Though you will not work for the Bulwark, they will appoint you an emissary to aid you in your quests.
Con
- The Bulwark does not trust you as much. Thus, when you receive your directions, they will be for more mundane tasks. Though they will still be related to the primary story, they will not be nearly as groundbreaking in plot developments as the Bulwark storyline (though these tasks will be considerably 'safer.')
- No benefits from The Naming Ceremony.
- You will still have access to training from the NPCs, but may not receive some of the Paragon Level training from Fury, Dethys, or the Archon.
- No access to Bulwark or Council Meetings (important plot points.)
Final Note
Please pursue the course of action that you feel best fits your character. However, be advised that your decision may cause this particular story to be significantly shorter. To put this into perspective, if you were recruited by a branch of armed services, and you declined their offer, they would not give you their top-secret weapons. Thus would be the same for The Bulwark. If you decline their offer, they will not provide you with all the benefits that they can. I would definitely run another Legion Immortalis BB for you, but it would not be related to The Bulwark of Heaven and would have to focus on Independent Ageless Factions. Though there are only a few of these, they do exist. In addition, should you feel it appropriate for your character to join the Bulwark and leave their services at a later date, this would be acceptable.
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Oh cool, continue with the plan! It fits perfectly with what was posted. Except well, it might make it seem as if Cardack's cocky, although I could explain it away as it being mixed with Fenwick's darker side of his personality.
Will post later, school.
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Will do! :) I kind of pictured Cardack as being a bit full of himself anyway, so the cocky personality fits perfectly. Let me know if there is anything particular you would like me to include for that part of the story.
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Go ahead and post your responses to my last post, then we will continue with the individual sessions. Fury will basically speak with you alone in her office and further discuss the Bulwark with you. After she has done so, you will have the chance to respond, then I will move on to the next person. While you are waiting in the hall with Dethys, you may discuss with him whatever you wish, as this will be happening simultaneously.
In addition, I did some MAJOR updates on the NPC thread in Battle Related Topics. Information for the following possible love interests have also been added: Captain Adia Blood, Gladia Archer, Adaline Muse, and Callidora Serenity.
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Was at a party yesterday so I couldn't post. Oh well, I'll talk to Dethys next time.
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Np. I'll post to further the plot again tomorrow. After that post, you'll have the opportunity to pursue your interests within Avalon. If you're stumped as what to do in the two weeks or so of "downtime" Fury is giving you, you might want to consider these.
1.) Visit/Discourse with various NPCs to reveal additional information on the plot, setting, their backgrounds, etc.
2.) Talk to Dethys about your lodging arrangements. What do you want it to look like? Where in Avalon would you like for it to be?
3.) Establish Ally/Romance relationships to increase benefits in skills, attributes, spells, or other abilities.
4.) Do some research in the library to follow up on personal interests (perfect for intelligence or wisdom stats)
5.) Spar with various NPCs or watch as a certain falcon engages in a flight of fleetness with an arch-nemesis!
6.) Visit the armory of The Bulwark of Heaven
7.) Investigate the other branches involved with the Bulwark.
Of course you don't necessarily need to pursue any of the things listed above, but if you are pressed on what your character might be doing during this time of "acclimation," these might be a good place to start. :)
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Okay, give me the FIRST thing that you would like to do. You'll get to do at least three things on your own, but tell me which one you want to get done first. First reply, first served.
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Sembas would have much rather preferred a bath, but Faile simply cannot stand to allow a direct challenge linger.
I won't be posting again until tomorrow and probably late. So no rush.
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Mm, in case my post isn't clear, what Fenwick wants to do is....
1. Talk to Dethys
2. Visit the library (Maybe see the engagement of falcons.)
3. Visit Cleo
That's essentially it. If there's time I'll get him to do research on the other branches. As a merchant, he would take comfort in knowing the route that the team would take.
Speaking of which, is Faran joining us? :D Although I was looking forward to the split and seeing how both campaigns would meet up.
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Sounds good! It seems that Faran will be working with the Bulwark, but will not actively be a MEMBER of the Bulwark. At some point after the introduction quests complete, I am going to likely have him be able to follow a few of his own pursuits.
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@Faran: I believe Faran is a little confused on what the purpose of the Bulwark actually is. It seems that he assumes the Ageless just hang out in Avalon until they go to the front lines to battle the Forsaken. This is not the case at all. The majority of the Bulwark actually work in small teams within the human realm. They protect towns from the influence of the Adversary, and the threats of the Forsaken. They also work with various human organizations to further these measures.
If it is your intention for Faran to misunderstand this, then that is perfectly okay, but I just wanted to make sure you were aware of that out of character.
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Eh, well Faran certainly doesn't know that yet. There's no way he could. It hasn't been mentioned, not to him leastways.
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Love your posts Faran, always makes me chuckle :)
Regarding Fenwick's spell cast, the spell had not seen much use at all (Character creation sheet, spell 2), So it's very very short.
By the way Faidth, how are the characters going to get better? I mean, new spell grants yes, but I hadn't thought of improving those spells that he has. I assumed it was going to be through journey. Any other ways though?
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Yes, there are other ways to improve spells or get new ones through things other than journeying. Interactions with certain NPCs (romance or ally standings,) finding more about them in Ageless lore (basically, you tell me which spell you would like to upgrade, I'll tell you if its possible to do so through the Ageless library.) For example, when Fenwick is in the library, you might indicate in your post that he uses his Intelligence- Knowledge skill to uncover some mystical enhancement for X spell.
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Oh, righto, so it's essentially the same as getting a new spell then :D
And I rejoice!!! Hey Kogthar!!!!
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@John: So, your book is really a dead apprentice mage who apparently had a romantic relationship with Hestia Hearth. You are having quite a day, Fenwick Hux!
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It's cool how neither of them realised it was enchanted and can't be burned. Hah, since I can't sleep, I'll be posting again soon :D
Edit: posted!
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@John: Because of your research in the library, you will receive an additional spell to ensure the protection of your book. I will let you write up the specs for it but basically it: 1) Protects the book from projectile weapons (but not melee weapons), 2) Grants the book spell immunities, 3) Makes the book completely invisible to everyone (unless you specifically choose to show it to them.) Please be sure to add this to your character thread in character creation. Once this spell is cast, it is permanent, so you don't have to worry about re-casting it.
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@John: Thanks for the love!
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@ Kitharsis: Even with Dexterity- Accuracy, it is still possible to miss a target (especially against boss characters.) However, the arrows that Archer has gifted you NEVER miss. They are impossible to be dodged, deflected, or destroyed. However, once you use them, they lose their enchantment and become simple, regular arrows. Please be sure to add this to your character sheet so you don’t forget you have them.
In addition, Archer has granted you one of her belt pouches. This is a token of esteem that expresses her interest in you (similar to the mark that Cleo placed upon Fenwick.) This has no actual benefit, but will open conversations regarding Archer with other NPCs.
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Athletics, Dodge, Spiritual Magic. He doesn't have Accuracy, at least not yet. He matches Faile in his innate abilities. While he has had training in archery and is great with a bow he isn't an expert marksman just yet. The arrows will come in handy until he can get training :D
Updated my character post. I listed 12 arrows so I can keep track.
P.S. Fensten is a great name for a bear!
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Thanks. I'll modify the Dex-Accuracy bit. For some reason, I thought you already had it. However, if you keep hanging around Archer, you'll probably pick it up pretty quickly. She's pretty much the Master of all things Accuracy in Avalon.
I made a slight edit on your character addition. Those arrows WILL work on bosses.
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Oh, I'm sorry I must have read the description wrong.
Faile isn't gorging into Fensten's ear, in case its unclear. She's just giving him a good petting. We'll be heading to the armory next, once Dennan tires of Sembas pestering him ;D
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@Kith: I'll let you finish any dialogue you would like to pursue with Dennan, then we'll send you to the armory to meet Smith.
Should you continue to seek Dennan out when you're in Avalon, discourse with him while you're traveling on assignments together, or make a point of stating that you would like to work with him on Shapeshifting, you will eventually acquire the Wisdom-Shapeshifting ability and five forms (to start with. You'll earn more forms as you progress.)
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Alright! The invisibility, can I tailor it such that Fenwick can still see it? I'm assuming he can right?
After that, Fenwick will be moving on to Cleo's place, hopefully.
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Yes, you can make the spell so Fenwick can always see the book, but it would not be able to be perceived by anyone else, unless you wanted them to see it. This keeps the Forsaken from getting grabby hands with it.
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@John: Dethys has given you access to a Copy spell. Please sure to add this to your character thread. Basically, when you encounter bits of writing that you would like to study at a later date, you simply cast the spell and are able to take the parts you need with you. This does not allow you to copy entire books, but will cover at least a page worth of information for a source of interest.
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@Kith: Please note on your character sheet that you now possess two finely, crafted Bue Steel/Diamond weapons (a spear and hunter's knife respectively.) Note that these weapons are unbreakable and will penetrate almost anything (this excludes certain forms of magically-enhanced armors, however, it will easily cut through mundane armors.) There is also a chance that the knife can actually cut through mundane weapons, rendering them unable to be used.
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I knew visiting the armory would be a good idea 8)
An ageless smith is a great person to have on your side! Thanks Faidth!
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@Kith: Not a problem! Yes, visiting the armory was an excellent idea, especially when said smith has almost 600 years of smithing experience!
Should you find a good bit of Ironwood (which is a distinct possibility given your affiliation with Archer) and should you get your hands on some Alviss-Touched Ore (which is VERY likely, given one of the PCs that will be joining you shortly) Smith will be able to make you a legendary weapons with said components.
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Posted my spells on the character creation sheet and worked my latest post to that effect.
I assumed that I hadn't casted them though, and so fortified his tome in front of Cleo. If, however, it was supposed to have been casted instantly, I can edit the spell casting section out. :)
Also, zappy zappy!!!!! Make Cardack buuuuuuuuuurn!!! 8)
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@Rethagos: Make sure you are not posting dialogue for any of the NPCs. Make sure that you are only posting what your character says, and not how the NPCs would respond. For example, in your last post, Dethys would not suggest taking you to the library before the Bulwark. As getting you to the headquarters is his primary objective, he would not suggest otherwise. I'll leave what you have this time, but make sure that you are posting only for your character.
Also, with this post I have moved Rethagos into the Headquarters of The Bulwark of Heaven. If you would like to see a physical description of the NPCs you encounter, or what the establishment looks like, refer to pgs. 2-3 of our Board Battle.
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Do I have control over Cardack? He's an NPC, but he's still with Fenwick. A few words?
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Feel free to have Smith shoo Sembas out of the Armory. I believe I've used my three opportunities so I suppose Sembas is at your mercy ;)
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@John: Yes. I can give you at least some control over Cardack. If you write anything I feel would be out of character for him, I will just have you modify it. I would treat Cardack like I would Faile. While I may have them facilitating some dialogue or actions, you still have a right to work with them as they are extensions of your characters.
@Kith: While we are catching Rethagos up, I'll think up something cool for Sembas to work on.
@Faran: Where are you headed now so I can begin preparing something for you?
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@Rethagos: Give me an idea of what you're looking for in the library. Is there a particular spell? Are you looking for general information regarding the Ageless? The Forsaken? Etc.?
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First, I am looking for information about the Forsaken.
Then I will search for any useful spells.
Description of a spell discovered will be in a mine post, okay?
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@Rethagos: What type of spell do you want to discover in the library? Tell me what you want, and then I'll write up the stats for it for you.
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Faidth, sorry about this, but I'm not entirely sure what Cleo's saying when she says:
“Fury had never extended him an invitation for the Bulwark, as she could not the unrest and penchant for trouble in his soul."
As she could not...???
And yay for second thread!
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Sorry. Typo. I'll fix it now.
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Approximately how much time do I have left to interact with Cleo before Fenwick goes off to
destroy the world save the entire human race with the companions?
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@John: In-character, Fury gave all of your about two weeks to enjoy the city/interact with others. No later than Wednesday, you will be given your first objective and will likely be sent out of Avalon for awhile.
@All: Thanks to John's in-character interactions with Cleo, her full background can now be found in the NPC thread.
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I hope that Cleo looking at the floor is an appropriate action for her after that long monologue. Just seems appropriate. But if it's not I can modify it, or you can to get her to be looking at Fenwick or something.
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@Kith: If Sembas agrees to the contest, I'll make a post about the falcon race tomorrow.
@Nemo: What you choose to do with Cleo next is up to you. Should you make any more advances upon her, because you uncovered her backstory, the relationship will likely progress to Level 2.
@All: Last chance to post anything else you would like to do in Avalon and surrounding areas. You may not be in Avalon again for a little while, so do anything you need to. I'll be doing a time-skip which will have allowed you to be in Avalon for about two weeks. The General will be giving you your starter missions next which will give you the opportunity to really put your skills and attributes to work. Combat is guaranteed!
Occasionally, various NPCs will accompany you on said missions, so you'll still have the opportunity work towards Ally and Romance relationships if you wish.
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Yep, race is on!
Some sparring or just training dummy's would be fun, but if you want to move things along thats fine.
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Sparring, eh? I can do that! In fact, I think it would be quite a bit of fun! After the Falcon Race, I'll get you into sparring with some of the NPCs. It will give you a chance to practice using some of your skills/attributes/spells before you apply them in real combat.
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My next post, likely tomorrow, will deal with the Falcon Race. Please let me know if your character plans to attend it.
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Oh, whew, I thought Fenwick spending the night at Cleo's would mean I missed it. Then I remembered that his waking up would be around the time Sembas did too... if time flows the same way.
Regardless, I really want Fenwick to be able to watch it.
I'm planning to get Cleo involved too, sort of nudging her back into society. Of course it'll only be for the race, then she'll return... or something along those lines. How's that sound? I'll get Fenwick to invite Cleo over when he's told the time of the race (I don't think he knows what time the race is. Maybe get the Keeper to tell him?)
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@Faran: You may upgrade one song, or create a new one. Please send me the specs for approval so they may be edited into your character sheet.
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Fenwick is a lucky guy! So many Cleos!
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Thread closed due to length.