Episode 1: Who wants to be an overlord ? [Disgaea]

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Two Thousand Club
The Netherworld Novariel. A world in dismay and chaos. The overlord is dead in a terrible accident. Demon lord fighting demon lord. Servant fighting servant. Mercenaries and assassins having longer waiting lists than 5 star exclusive restaurants.


There is no hope for the netherlworld to prosper as long as the infighting continues. A powerful overlord is needed but no heir has been designated and none has yet proven worthy to succeed.


That is.... until now!!!!!!!


Here at Cabal Vision TV, we present a hope and solution. Multiple heirs, many cameras, unending bloobaths, cool wars and limitless tyranny. All that iiiiiinnnnnnn:


WHO WANTS TO BE AN OVERLORD ?


Presented byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy


AX


EL


!!!


The scene takes place in a large TV studio. A huge screen is at the front. The crowd in the public is anxious. And then pyrotechnics explode on screen as Dark Hero Axel arrives on scene with a series of overdone acrobatics.


As he salutes the crowd loud squees of fangirls can be heard. Female demons (and a few males) are screaming in admiration.


A few succubuses act as fanservice as cheerleaders to complete the scene.


"Yeah Hi everybody ! Welcome to our new show ! For the first time ever, we get to see future tirants in their making. Brutality, terror tactics, plotting, evil schemes, backstabbing, manipulation and all other aspect that make a great demon and overlord. We even have a panel of experts to comment the goings and actions.


Here they are."


On the right of the scene can be seen a table with three people: On the left a nerdish white hair demon with glasses. On the middle a man in a dark armor and a apparent breathing problem. And on the right a bald man and a goate.


"Newly designated overlord and Evil Academy dean Mao."


"Evening."


"Sith lord Darth Vader."


"Evening."


"And Nod leader Kane."


"Peace through power Axel."


"Very well. I'll talk to you a bit later. But first, we take a look at our candidats. They are currently being read late overlord's Veldan will. Lets have a look shall we."





Our her... candidats are in an office. It's your classic run of the mill burocrat office. Library with books. Calendars, many files. Somewhere, a forest has given it's life to fill this office. A solemn demon woman in a suit is currently addressing the heirs:


"Good evening. I am Theresa Kronen, burocrate grade 19. I am to execute late overlord Velnan's will. As you may or may not know, you are his children. We were able to find about your links thanks to his diary detailling his conquest."


A prinny comes and puts a very large book on the desk. It's the sort of thing that makes le later Harry Potters look like a PC game manual. And then another prinny comes and puts another book on the desk... then another.. and another... and another...


"Dood, there are seventeen of those things."


Theresa shoes the prinnies away before looking at you again.


"I am now going to read his will to you. Any questions."


(Players are now required to describe their character, reaction, posture....)
 
A small staff of white prinnies surrounds a girl with three pairs of wings - one seraphic and one demonic, and one just weird - who was murmering quietly as they passed sheafs of notes, pens, tea (possibly tea, that was a hip flask..), while the Seraphim records every word. "..none that won't hopefully be covered in the will." She perks up at the fellow bureaucrat's words, arranging her white, black and gold celestial dress just so as she settles in to transcribe.


"For the record, I'm Archonesa of Celestia, named in the will." She looks around, closing one eye to give everyone what would have been a jaunty one eyed look down if she hadn't chosen her blazingly demonic eye to do the looking with instead of the kind green one. "I look forward to meeting all my siblings and learning which one of us is the noble, kindhearted soul worthy of ruling this netherworld with justice and responsibility!"
 
Eclypsia


Eclypsia Raine, sits in her seat with a look of worry on her face, her light mocha complexion shined healthily from where her outfit allowed. The black and red outfit hugged tight to her slender and shapely body, her chest and waist. Her bare legs were folded, only the short boots hugged nearly skin tightly against her lower legs and were gracefully and femininely pointed at the toes. The top of her outfit hugs tightly to her chest but only that, her navel is exposed showing the tight bikini like bottoms covered by a mini-skirt that her hands currently have held down. Sleeveless the only item on her slender arms is a set of bracelets. Her azure eyes looks about the room slowly and softly so as not to show overly much her discomfort. The last thing she had thought upon fleeing Celestia was... finding that her father was dead, and she would be brought to the... will reading. Biting gently at her lower red lip she sits quietly, yet worriedly for a moment. Least of all was she thinking she'd find another Celestial here. She nods slightly at the words of Archonesa. "I... I do not have any questions." She says her tone wavering slightly.
 
Rei


A rather flatchested girl or a REALLY girly boy sits quietly and eyed the massive tomes with dismay. Silver white hair tied up in twin pony tails that shone in the light swished as their owner looked at the will in question and then at the others in the office.


"I... I have a question. Just... just how many siblings do I have?" the magical girl twitched as she looked at the others in the office.


"I mean, I have no problems being told that I'm the child of a demon lord, that's... par for course with my famiy's line of work," Rei didn't quite twitch this time while the tabby cat lying on her shoulder gave her a sympathic pat.
 
(ooc: I'll continue this intro. Players who have not reacted yet are fre.. encoura... requ... obligated on pain of death to post their description and reaction).


At Archonesa words, the burocrat answered:


"The will does not name you. It merely states that a heir among th late overlird's children must be designated. Finding your identities has required... research."


Video of prinnies going through books, hiring detectives, going through birth records and talking to a man with a fancy red suit and a baclava.


"And we have not found everyone yet. You present here are those we were able to locate. So I'm afraid I cannot tell for sure the current number of living siblings you have. They will be informed and brought in as we find them."


Meanwhile on the studio, Axel is looking at files:


"That's funny, that humanish girl's birth data says she... he... it is a boy. What happened there. Any ideas our experts ? Kane, Mao, I'm looking at you as experts on mutations."


Kane answers firts:


"I'm afraid I can't answer that. My knowledge covers mutations in relation with tiberium. I've never seen anything of the sort."


Mao seems a little more knowledgeable:


"I think it is posssible that the individual got hold of a magical girl title and it caused a mutation on him. I've seen a similar effect on a human that was mutating to a demon due to a title change."


"Oh yes, Almaz or something. What did he become ?"


"I think he's still with his princess."


Axel touches a few buttons and Rei's character sheet appears on the screen.


"Oh yes, she has the magical girl title. That might be it."


Back to the office:


Theresa continues her explanation:


"I will now begin my reading of the will:


Good day. If you are reading or listnening to someone reading this, then I am dead and haven't yet settled any line of succession for my estate. So knowing that there is a chance that their may be quite a lot of compitation for it, I decided to find a good way to decide who will get my stuff and serveants. You will all share the role of demon lord for a test period and who ever does best wins. I'm not telling who decides or what are the required talents. You have to find out for yourselves. Oh, and to the many mothers out there: I meant to call you back, but overlord business and all that you know... So anyway, back to the children, good luck and may the best win."
 
Rei


As the will ended with "may the best win portion", Rei raised an eyebrow as she looked at the others. So, a battle royale, with no stated talent requirements. "And... how long is this test trial period?"
 
Eclypsia


Eclypsia blanches, this was her father's will?! A promiscuous demon, well... she had to admit, the picture from mother's only picture of the ma...er demon was quite stunning. And he sounded quite like a man that seduced more than loved. But she had no idea how demons ... ran things. How does an Overlord... overlord? She sighs, the human had a better chance for sure, they were closer to demons by behavior, but the other Celestial. Eclypsia glances at her with a small frown while she waits for the response to the 'Magical Girl's' question.
 
Sasha


The little demon girl points at herself with an incredibly innocent look:


"I haz a... daddy ? But iz dead ?"


Tears start filling her eyes and starts to cry as the commentator keeps on speaking, but she soon realizes her father, whom she never knew, has left her a legacy.


She dries her tears and with a determined look and closed fist she says with a voice filled with fluids better unstudied:


"I iz goind do bake ndanddy bride !"
 
Rei


The lisp in the young demoness' voice was cute and annoying, requiring some work to figure out what she was saying...
 
Alexander


A handsome young man wearing a duster coat, boots, stetson, and similar attire that came just short of screaming 'cowboy' was leaning against a wall as he listened to the proceedings. What ruined that potential image was the sheer number of vaguely-religious baubles and charms peeking out of his pockets and off of various bracelets, as well as the generally clean and fresh state of the clothing. Despite all the wide and varied amounts of religious tokens, they seemed to be in his possession more as a matter of fact, rather than as a potential ward against any of the supernatural entities that were around.


At the moment he had his hand to his forehead, rubbing it as if trying to get rid of a headache... Or actually was trying to get rid of a headache... Those who bothered to listen could hear him mumbling to himself.


"... questions to mom once I get the chance... I mean, not telling me about this what with my profession of choice? And Rutger and Solenis aren't going to let me live this down ever once they hear about this... Ok, Solenis will just act all 'I told you so' like she usually pulls, but Rutger..."
 
"The trial period has been fixed at six months. In this period you be be filling Demon lord role on your province and most likely attempt to expand and take role of overlord...."


In the studio:


Axel's thoughts: They'd better do otherwise we're getting canceled.


Back in the office:


"Now, if you wish to participate, you will need to sign this contract."





You see a gigantic pile of papers with enough legaleese to cause brain tumors just by looking at it. (Anyone wanting to attempt to undertand it need to do a burocracy roll.)
 
Sasha


Looking at the others with an incredibly innocent look touching her lower lip with her right index as a sign of perplexitude the little demon suddenly speaks:


"Doz dat mean we kent be frendz ?! Dad be sad cuz you luke like nahyss peepol..."


***


trans:


Does that means we can't be friends ? That'd be sad 'cause you look like nice people.
 
Eclypsia


The young Celestial stands and goes to the contract, taking a page she attempts to read it and is chagrined to know that while she can read both Celestial and Demonic she cannot make heads or tails of this. "Don't suppose we can get this in plain Celestial, Demonic seems to have gotten harder since I last read... at it." She looks to the strange speaking yet... oddly cute young demon girl. "I think it would be best to assume a friendly rivalry."
 
Alexander


Walking over to glance at the papers himself, Alex comments, "While I'm not particularly looking towards a fight with you all, I haven't known much to be 'friendly' when it comes to politics and the like whether its demons or angels... no offense miss."
 
Eclypsia


She glances to Alex and frowns and would have challenged what he knew about Celestial practice of being friendly in all things. After all... she was exiled now. Still...


"No, no offense, perhaps I was being too naive."
 
Sasha


Gently pulling Eclypsia's sleeve with a childish interrogative look:


"Wuhtz naheev and hooz rhyvulree ma'am ? "


***


"What's naive and who's rivalry madam ?"


... oh god, I'm already getting on my own nerves... this is just the beginning :lol:
 
Rei


"Nummm... rivalry just means Full Power! All The Way Befriending. That's all," Rei nodded as she read the contract, trying to make heads or tails of the legalese.


***


... and today, since WW's die rollers appear to be down, I used Flagg's die roller, and yeah... o.0


Roll is Perception 3 + Bureaucracy 1


Flagg's Exalted RPG Dice Roller


flagg@patternspider.net


Dice: TN: damage/extra show details


Results for 4 dice: 6 successes [ 7 0 7 0 ] (TN: 7)
 
Eclypsia


Eclypsia looks down to the cute little... demon... girl, with a slightly surprised look which turns thoughtful as her mind translated the words. "Oh uh Naive... is being... well... expecting everyone to be fair and good. As to Rivalry... that's also a concept where... uh two people or various groups want and act towards achieving something, generally against one another." Oh boy, she thinks to herself. Too bad she couldn't channel her mother's motherly explanations. And oddly enough... Rei's explanation seemed well more... palatable. She shrugs, wondering if liking that explanation was also part of her demonic heritage.


"So... we sign these?" She hesitates briefly wondering if she is too trusting. She hoped there was only a few places to sign and she kinda hoped that she wasn't selling her soul to do this.
 
To Rei:


By some miracle you are able to read and understand the jargon used. It basicly details that you participate in the competinion and accept to face consequences for your actions.


It also details the contract with the tv studios and that you accept to be filmed at all times with the following exceptions:


- Sleep/changing


- bathing


- toillets


- Secret planning (to avoid warning ennemy of plans)


There's also the "do not sue us if things go tits up" serie of clauses.


You detect nothing specificaly malicious in the contract or wording.
 
Rei


"And so... hmmm..." Rei nodded as she followed the contract line by line, as that was the only way to do this. "Hey... I see nothing about retaining the rights to my images. Nor any payments for the usage of my image."
 
"Actually, the payments cover your operations budget. You see, since the disapearance of your late father, there has been a lack of revenue. Accepting this agreament was the only way to make this inheritance happen."
 
Sasha


Putting a gentle finger into her nose to scratch it from the inside with an absolutely normal look the little demon spoke again:


"Hey meesta tuluvijen... wutz da nem of mhy prowvinz ?"


***


trans: hey mister television ? what's the name of my province ?
 
Rei


"I suppose as long as they don't claim the rights to my images and such, it should be fine," Rei sighed as she signed the contract. Merchandising was how magical girls made their money. Well, the more successful ones at any rate.
 
Eclypsia


Eclypsia signs hers with a frown, her wings trembling with her feelings. She'd mutter to herself too, if she thought that would benefit her in any form or fashion. When she finishes admiring her graceful Celestial handwriting she steps back with a slight smile that returns to the frown for the moment.
 
Archonessa is momentarily distracted by one of her prinny staff at the precisely right moment and does not attempt to take a sword to the bureaucrat's skull at being corrected, at least after consulting her celestial amulet for guidance (Her staff is very efficient*), and then carefully examines the contract.


"Well, it looks interesting. On TV? Me? Well...it's for the greater good!" She then looks around frowns intently and goes back to annotating a separate copy. "..but...oh, bother. I can't be someone's *servant* and represent Celestia..I don't suppose that point is negotiable?" She looks at the demon and gets a very firm 'no' look back. "Oh well, I guess I will have to participate."


She takes moment to look over the contract herself, abruptly very, very intent on it.


(analyzing the contract with Per+buracracy (**** +**), also used Flagg's dice roller.)


Flagg's Exalted RPG Dice Roller


flagg@patternspider.net


Dice: 6 TN: 7


damage/extra


show details


Results for 6 dice: 2 successes (TN: 7)


(*1 mote spent to suppress valor)
 
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