Over a Mug of Ale [For A Better Age]

Great, more fiddling to do- looks like a Charm'll disappear...


My posting's gonna be a bit spotty over the next few days as I'm moving to uni tomorrow, but I should get an IC one up tonight.
 
Not a huge fan of the new Willpower system, but it does make more sense. Luckily, with it, my reshifting of Calypso's sheet means she is still better off than before. Just one less Willpower.
 
No worries. We've all had chaos come into our lives and take over at one point or another.
 
Understandable Morkais. I know how it can be, believe me.


As for some other matters.


As I noted in my previous post. Everyone gets two free dots in artifacts from the Icehold armory.


As far as Asyk learning Celestial Circle Sorcery. I was thinking we could somehow make Asyk special somehow from typical Dragon King (well more special then he already is) in order to explain him obtaining that level of sorcery. Naturally if Sherwood has some ideas on that I would be more then happy to hear them. As a PC I am more than happy for Asyk to be special.


I’m also planning on finally doing some updating to the dramatis personas page.


I look forward to our new players joining us in good time.


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Also I would like to open the table up for an idea. I’m considering letting you guys suggest and vote for an NPC to be Exalted during the upcoming battle with the Varajtul. I would like to see a suggestion for an NPC, the type of Exalt, and the situation for their Exaltation. I’m interested in seeing what you guys suggest.
 
Perhaps Asyk can gain some benefit as the first Dragon King to venerate our new city gods. As he brings in more of his kind to the city, he'll natually teach them to worship the Unconqured Sun, but he's made the deal for the assistance with civilizing his people once more in exchange for adding them to the list of gods to burn prayer strips to daily. That can also tie into his newfound ability to desolidify himself into a spirit form, and being able to enter a god's sanctum.
 
Well we have a collection of Solars, unless we want another there are really only two other exaltations that make sense in the midst of Battle, Lunar and marginaly a Sidereal.


I want to Vote Alchemical, but you know, it doesn't work that way. At. All.


So other options would be some of the young fellows on the front lines have some hidden dragon blood in them and lead their unit from certain doom to victory.


I don't see us welcoming Abyssal exaltation, and there's no time mid battle for someone to spend x days in the demon turned womb chrysalis creepy-ness.


NPC's with Potential.


Ofran Redelk, Charges forwards trying to redeem his honour or prove something about himself earns exaltation. (Solar/Lunar)


Volund Bearskin, ageing and weakening still laying his life on the line for his men. Gets wounded fights strong and earns exaltation. (Solar/Lunar)


Jade Eye, finds the inner wisdom and meaning behind everything as sidereal exaltation smacks her in the back of the head.


That's my personal thoughts.
 
Sherwood said:
Perhaps Asyk can gain some benefit as the first Dragon King to venerate our new city gods. As he brings in more of his kind to the city, he'll natually teach them to worship the Unconqured Sun, but he's made the deal for the assistance with civilizing his people once more in exchange for adding them to the list of gods to burn prayer strips to daily. That can also tie into his newfound ability to desolidify himself into a spirit form, and being able to enter a god's sanctum.
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It's also been done quite a few times through artifacts, So through his devotion, he is granted either the insight to create an item that works only for himself or finds a first age relic designed to bring sorcerers beyond their limit.
 
Perhaps Asyk could have gained his abilities by being a high priest of sorts both for the Valhal gods and the Unconquered Sun.


Also if you guys want I could have an Alchemical show up in town instead of Exalting one of the other NPCs. Perhaps a scout of sorts or something from Autobot land. I can work with that. Heck, that could be fun.
 
I vote that the new Duke becomes a Sidereal. He's clearly got a somewhat auspicious fate to end up in this position, and it'd be hilarious to see everyone struggling to fix the issue as his Arcane Fate kicks in and most of the population forgets their new Duke.


Personally, I'd prefer a handful of Terrestrials and maybe an Alchemical Scout, though. More Solars and Lunars will spoil the broth a little, unless they're outside NPCs come looking for us for some reason. Sidereals are okay, but that should be taken as a big plot hook; all Sids are destined to become Sidereals from birth, and that usually means them being watched or kidnapped by other Sids well before that time. As such, a Sidereal Exalting in Icehold will be a big deal.


That said, I think it'd be funny for Calypso to find out that Autocthon is still alive. A Primordial still being out there besides Gaia would be interesting for her...
 
For my own personal opinion. I would recommend against any Solars showing up, and also any Infernals and Abyssals. At least if you want them to be protagonists who will help you. More Solars would just take away from the group, and the Infernals and Abyssals would cause major problems for you guys.


So for a list of what we have suggested thus far:


1. Alchemical (likely a scout)


2. Some guy, Terrestrial, possibly handful of these guys showing up


3. Ofran Redelk, Solar/Lunar


4. Volund Bearskin, Solar/Lunar


5. Jade Eye, Sidereal


6. Duke Walks Vendel, Sidereal


I can always set up a poll thread once everyone has had the opportunity to weigh in. Though I do quite like some of these suggestion. Such as Duke Vial becoming Sidereal and the Alchemical Scout.
 
I like 1 and 6.


Sorry I went into silent mode, I had computer problems, internet outage, and then a big family wedding. Should be back on track tonight.


Also, for Asyk, there is already a printed way for DKs to get Celestial Sorcery, although it is a big plot hook. Become ochil-I can't spell this. Whatever it is when you join with a god. I know it is a big step, but it could be cool, and it also makes Celestial Sorcery more than just stats on a page.
 
Looking in my copy of Scroll of the Fallen Races, the term is olchilike. It doesn't give much information as to how it works, but I remember seeing more about it in my 1e books that I'll have to dig out of storage. In the 2e stuff, it is just a paragraph or two. Not much to go on. :roll:
 
It's pretty simple. Merge with a god using Ride, get their stuff. It just gives you spirit charms, and spirits can learn Celestial Sorcery at Essene 5 I think. Ride can be found in the Roll of Glorious Divininininininininity 1. Since it is a general spirit charm technically you could merge with anything. I've personally always wanted a Ghost merged Olchiliké DK that follows the dark paths.
 
Well, since he's now going to be a priest for the UC, following the dark paths would be a no-no. I had already made the decision to avoid those, wanting to stick to the other paths of enlightenment and to pick up sorcery later on.
 
Well yeah, obviously. I was just talking about a PC I would eventually like to play.


It would have to be a god or potent elemental in AsyK's case. But it is a big change so I would understand going the custom route. You already have that custom path. Maybe another step on that path or another new path, culminating in celestial sorcery.
 
Just finished up on some updates to the Dramatis Personas. So I have done the following:


-Listed all the current, past, and hopefully future Exalted who are in the Circle. As well as any titles they have developed. If there are any titles you guys would like to have or get over time feel free to point them out so that I can post them up.


-Updated the files for Silver Mist, Sharp Snowflake, Irkuk Woodcut, Granite Wings, Ofran Redelk, Former Duke Vial Vendel, Walks Vendel, and Vanessa Cornia. Some are quite substantial.


-Got new profiles up for Bright Star, Graven, Old Wall, and White Star.


I’m also working on some other goodies like the backstories of the Valhal gods, and couple other things. So check them out (and make your poor GM isn’t wasting his time)!


If you guys have any comments, suggestions, criticisms, feel free to post them.
 
Sarodinian said:
Hey Guys. Sarodinian here with a Zenith all ready and raring to go. Hope to have fun here!
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Glad to have you aboard Sarodinian. Hope to have some fun times with you, and hope you enjoy the game! Our ranks have been flagging a bit so it is good to see you and everyone else who should be joining the game here soon.
 
Welcome to Sarodinian.


On a side note to Morkaischosen.


Big Damn Hero Speech time. Moral must be scratching low after that public display.


Also, I would have shot the guy in the head as soon as he lashed out at the officer, so not saying you guys are wrong, because that's how it plays out and I agree, Just thinking we need bring people back from bleakly dealing with bad stuff.
 
I was hoping that it wouldn't come to that, but the guy just wouldn't quit. :cry: Ah well. I tried to be nice, but there is a line that was crossed and I had to deal with the dude.
 
Sherwood said:
I was hoping that it wouldn't come to that, but the guy just wouldn't quit. :cry: Ah well. I tried to be nice, but there is a line that was crossed and I had to deal with the dude.
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To be fair, the guy was a douchebag. And people will note how Asyk treated him, and how far he needed to be pushed to issue the punishement he finally did. People will likely note Asyk as a fair disciplinarian.
 
Finished the origins of the Maiden and Horizon. So go ahead and check it out.


I’ve also started a write-up of Diamond Refuge, and I hope to finish it over the next couple of days. I also hope to do similar write-ups of other areas or people’s. Naturally if there are requests I would likely be willing to do those first.


So we now have considerably more fluff written up for the campaign.
 
I was posting about using mandate of heaven, but after reading up about it on the other forums, there seems to be much dislike for it since it takes forever, spends too much time separated from exalted on time scale, and it's kinda weird.


So drop that idea to the wayside... *Innocent Whistle*
 
I've started a new thread for two our new players and their characters Narrante and Keikan in Chapter 2-4: Arrival of New Faces. Welcome to the game! Hope you get to meet the rest of the PCs here soon.


Magnificentmomo: If you would like you own thread also I can certainly arrange that. I would just need to know how you are getting to the city, and other details you would like to add. If you wish you can PM me what information you want.
 
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