General Discussion [Dreams of the Third Age]

You mean inconspicuous forms? Or should I turn into a mammoth and just charge in? ;)
 
Goddamnbatman generally Lesser Elemental Dragons cannot be bound with Summon Elemental because they are too powerful and too well-connected. However, there are a handful of very weak lesser elemental dragons around created by the Sidereal charm Riding the Dragon. Would it be OK for me to have one of those bound? I figure Azure Crow would have been helpful in setting up an equitable agreement.
 
Alternatively, here's a (somewhat powerful) new Air elemental if you approve:


Couatl


Couatls are magnificent winged serpents covered in multi-coloured feathers.


They are the record keepers and scholars of the Eastern air courts.

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Summoning: Couatls are summoned both for their great knowledge and their sheer usefulness as mounts.


Motivation: To find and record all knowledge pertinent to their position in the Terrestrial Bureaucracy.


Attributes: Strength 6, Dexterity 3, Stamina 7; Charisma 3, Manipulation 2, Appearance 4; Perception 4, Intelligence 4, Wits 3


Virtues: Compassion 3, Conviction 3, Temperance 4, Valor 2


Abilities: Awareness 4, Bureaucracy 2 (Eastern spirit courts +3), Dodge 2 (While flying freely +2), Investigation 3 (Research +3), Linguistics 3 (Eastern dialects +3, Old Realm, Foresttongue, 2 others), Lore 4 (Their own spirit court +3), Martial Arts 3, Medicine 2 (Eastern herbs +2), Occult 4 (Eastern spirits +2), Performance 2, Presence 3, Resistance 2, Socialize 2 (Eastern etiquette +2)


Backgrounds:


Charms:


Amethyst Awareness — No eldricht secrets may elude the Couatl


Chrysalis of Preservation — The Couatl may preserve those items that are essential to the legacy of its court.


Landscape Travel — A couatl uses this charm to compensate for carrying armoured passengers, increase the speed of its parrot form fourfold and allow its humanoid form to fly.


Measure the Wind — Couatls are aware of their surroundings


Principle of Motion — A couatl usually has 8 actions banked.


Regalia of Authority — The majestic couatl commands obedience in the fulfilment of its position from all who behold it.


Shapechange — May change shape into either a parrot with the same colouring as their natural winged serpent form or a beautiful humanoid figure with feathers in their hair and great wings on their back.


Spice of Custodial Delectation — The simple task of keeping their records keeps a couatl nourished.


Subtle Whisper — In their role as advisors, it is often pertinent for the couatls to deliver information inconspicuously.


Touch of Grace — With the application of rare eastern herbs, a Couatl may accomplish miraculous feats of healing.


Tracking — A coutl's ability to track down lost (or Yu-Shan forbid, stolen!) lore is legendary.


Second (Ability) Excellency — Awareness, Investigation, Linguistics, Lore, Occult, Medicine


Third (Ability) Excellency — Awareness, Investigation


Join Battle: 7


Attacks:


Bite: Speed 5, Accuracy 7, Damage 6L, Parry DV -, Rate 3


Clinch: Speed 6, Accuracy 6, Damage 6B (P), Parry DV –, Rate 1


Soak: 5L/8B (1L/1B feathered body)


Health Levels: -0/-1/-1/-1/-1/-1/-2/-2/-2/-2/-2/-4/Incap


Dodge DV: 5 (6 while flying freely)


Willpower: 8


Essence: 4


Essence Pool: 80


Other Notes: In its winged serpent or parrot form, a Couatl may fly at roughly 30 miles per hour (15 yards per tick). In its winged humanoid form, it can only fly with Landscape travel at 6 yards per tick or 16 yards per tick with a dash action.
 
Esbilon: Riding the dragon only works on familiars and acquaintances, I would have been ok with it, if it applied to other kind of beings, but it is very unlikely someone will give up his familiar/companion to anybody. As for the Couatl yeah sure , np.
 
Goddamnbatman said:
Esbilon: Riding the dragon only works on familiars and acquaintances, I would have been ok with it, if it applied to other kind of beings, but it is very unlikely someone will give up his familiar/companion to anybody. As for the Couatl yeah sure , np.
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Riding the Dragon has a limited duration, after that the dragon either stays a dragon (at the cost of 1 permanent wp iirc) or turns back into a very sad familiar. I was referring to one of the retired ones. But I like the Couatl better anyway, so that's all cool :)
 
Goddamnbatman said:
Esbilon: Riding the dragon only works on familiars and acquaintances, I would have been ok with it, if it applied to other kind of beings, but it is very unlikely someone will give up his familiar/companion to anybody. As for the Couatl yeah sure , np.
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Any chance we could retroactively state Crow has one of these guys under his service via Terminal Sanction (time remaining from the year and a day of service to be determined by you, of course)? That or just say Suhiko summoned one for him? Otherwise he's hoofing it around Rathess...
 
[QUOTE="MaHaSuchi's700]Any chance we could retroactively state Crow has one of these guys under his service via Terminal Sanction (time remaining from the year and a day of service to be determined by you, of course)? That or just say Suhiko summoned one for him? Otherwise he's hoofing it around Rathess...

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Suhiko has one for exactly that reason ;) And she'd be happy summoning one for his use.
 
Sooooo, what's going on in Rathess? On one hand, the war party (the Count, Azure Crow and Suhiko) are poised to leave the platform and hunt down Filial Wisdom, on the other that platform has landed peacefully and Alexandra is greeting Xentair and Renna.


These situations do not seem compatible.
 
I thought you guys had headed off and went to murder him dead, and I went to go recruit the others to come murder him dead as well
 
Ok, I just asked because we didn't really get a location on FW, but rather that of the other DT's. But no problem, I'll post a search action or something, after all if I kill all of his minions he's bound to come out and play eventually ;)
 
Just a quick question, would white flame of reversion (derangement eraser) be able to cure Raksi? It's not a shaping effect and it doesn't target a Lunar's body specifically so it shouldn't be blocked by the tattoos.
 
[QUOTE="Seeker of the End]Just a quick question, would white flame of reversion (derangement eraser) be able to cure Raksi? It's not a shaping effect and it doesn't target a Lunar's body specifically so it shouldn't be blocked by the tattoos.

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What keywords does WFR have? I know it's not shaping, but what is it then?
 
Touch, sorcerous, combo-basic, Obvious.


My justification that it is not shaping is the fact that I do not really change or shape anything about Raksi. I simply put the flames into existence and they erase everything in their path. It's different from patter reassertion touch because I cannot actively control what's being erased. Everything is just erased by the flames.
 
White Flame of Reversion
Costs: 13m 1wp Mins: Ess 4 Type: Simple


Keywords: Obvious, Combo-OK, Stackable, Touch, Sorcerous


Duration: Until Complete


Repurchases: Essencex2 Times


Prerequisite Charms: Defiant Pillar of Flames, Mask Shredding Repast


The white flames of Xentair purge any and all distortions that exist in Creation. It consumes all falsehoods and all lies, revealing the true form of all things.


The first purchase of this charm allows to undo any sort of effect on a object or person. The Arbiter must touch the target in order to begin the purge, causing the flames to spread all over the target. Repurchases expand what kinds of distortions the flames can purge, such as Derangements, Illusion effects, or Mutations, but the flames cannot be controlled or extinguished since they eliminate all distortions indiscriminately.
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"undo any sort of effect" is about the least specified effect of a charm ever. That should very much be clarified.


That said, it should be possible to defend against it. Raksi likes her derangements just as much as you like the things you really like.

[QUOTE="Seeker of the End]Also Ludek, if you get near me, your cover will be blown. Period.

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That appeared to be the plan, so unless that changed in the intervening no-time, blowing of cover appears to be upon us. Ludek.
 
Pretty much the likehood of it working is close to nil, Rakshi will indeed protect herself from any effects. She doesn't blindly trust anybody attempting to do anything to her.
 
I have to agree that that charm is the most vague effect ever, you need to clarify what exactly pierces, illusions? lies? having a derangement is not a falsehood, Raksi's mind is it's true self now although twisted.


There's a developer/writer quote about Rakshi, and it explains how Raksi is nothing but a clever and cunning manipulator, she uses all this tactics (baby eating cannibalism) to upset and discomfort everyone who meets her into believing she is crazy, and once you think that you lose, since that's exactly what she wants you to believe, I'll post a link if I can find it.
 
Thank you very much for the feedback. I will revise the charms and add some restrictions to the charm.


I will change out the charm since that was one I the only reasons why I bought it. That alright with you Gdbat?
 
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