Over a Mug of Ale [For A Better Age]

In the description of Asyk's Command the Earth Path, he is able to raise up a castle by himself in a single scene, but is not able to do fine detailed work. So, assuming that the elementals can do the same, the rough body of the buildings should be in place, and with the assistance of other elementals and mortal craftsmen the walls can be polished and carved with appropriate murals showing the glorious tales of our wonderful gods doing wonderful things. That part of the construction will naturally take longer.
 
Axelgear said:
Anoke being followed by acolytes would make sense; a group of priests dedicated to the Sun viewing him as a living saint.
Or accoutants.


Or a biker gang.
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Why choose? Religious biker clerks, away!
 
Wuffy said:
Should get them all Buff Jackets with "Audit Unit" Etched into front and back.
Badges and a theme song. Then get it produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
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Just because they are accountants doesn’t mean Jorik can’t have the most badass accountants in Creation. This is Exalted after all. Let your imagination go wild.

Sherwood said:
In the description of Asyk's Command the Earth Path, he is able to raise up a castle by himself in a single scene, but is not able to do fine detailed work. So, assuming that the elementals can do the same, the rough body of the buildings should be in place, and with the assistance of other elementals and mortal craftsmen the walls can be polished and carved with appropriate murals showing the glorious tales of our wonderful gods doing wonderful things. That part of the construction will naturally take longer.
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Ok, sounds good. I’ll note the fact at least the basic building has been created in my next post, and it’s probably more artisans working on it now. It’s just going to turn out our master architect had no idea how quickly Asyk’s elementals can work.


Is this going to be a hollow pyramid with rooms inside, or will they be intended for just outside worship? Naturally if these pyramids need to be furnished and decorated inside with templey stuff that might take a little longer.

Tableface said:
Axelgear said:
Anoke being followed by acolytes would make sense; a group of priests dedicated to the Sun viewing him as a living saint.
Or accoutants.


Or a biker gang.
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Why choose? Religious biker clerks, away!
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Religious biker clerks it is! (assuming you are serious, hard to say in Exalted, what with all the Beyond the Impossible stuff) Though they are going to need some bikes created for them. Though for now they can use some horses.


Naturally if you guys want some cool names for your followers feel free to come up with some. No group of Exalted (or Drgaon King, man its a bit annoying how I have to add that little fact every time I talk about Circle) should have their followers work without a cool name for themselvs.
 
So, I was looking at Inari's character and saw a lot of overlap in what his and mine would be able to do so I was thinking about shelfing Pierrot and cooking something else up. I know that character overlap isn't necessarily bad. I'm not saying this because I am all about the game aspect. I am very much invested in story, but I also really like the game element. I like to have my cake and eat it too. So I am gonna cook up another character that delivers on both fronts instead of just the one, if that is ok with everyone. Archivist, to keep from inconveniencing you I would be more than happy to work it so that the little bit of hook we have already started could be used.


Also, when I read "badass accountants" I thought Sidereals.
 
I’m fine if you want to do a new character Momo. I want everyone to have a character they think they can have the most fun with while still fitting the campaign outline.


I would be more than happy to keep with the original concept we talked about earlier for a new character.
 
I meant line it up so that the events that have already transpired in our PMs would still be applicable, not that it would necessarily be a reboot of the character.


I know there was talk of introducing an Alchemical, could I possibly roll up an Alchemical? Not to replace the idea of one alchemical showing up, but a second one, to add extra intrigue to the NPC alchie showing. I was thinking maybe a deep recon alchie that was sent in who has kinda gone native. The NPC could either be from a rival city-state, or the same city-state and is looking for me because my reports slowed until finally ceasing.


I am seeing him being a much grander character than Pierrot was going to be. Pierrot was going to be fun, don't get me wrong, but he wasn't gonna bring any motivation to the party, and his default demureness had risks of getting lost in the sea of personalities. It was just one of my knee-jerk aesthetics I go for. I always want to play clowns and fae, but never fae that are clowns for some reason :lol: . I am going to ensure that this character, or any other character if you don't want a PC alchie, is going to have a real motivation in the world to fold into the tidal wave of change that is going to be wrought by this circle, instead of just someone who is going to piggy back on it... If that is ok.
 
The works for Maiden and Horizon are going to have interior rooms and such, set up for their priesthood to have services and chambers for various tasks. The pyramid for the US will probably be a solid building, since we don't have any feedback from Him on how he wants his priests to work. More a focus for the prayers to the big guy.
 
Magnificentmomo: Yes, those events can still have transpired. Some of the actors in the PM might change considering Pierrot will no longer be a factor, but at the very least the basic events can have happened.


As long as no one has any major objections, I have no problems with an Alchemical joining the group as a scout of some kind. One possibility your Alchemical will be assigned by his city-state to get information, build position relations in Creation, and help to procure the goods they need in exchange for what goods that can be made back in his city, and everything else you would expect of a good scout into this strange old land. Naturally there will be the plot point of wanting to help Autobot with his little problem of slowly dying, and whatever else we want to bring to the table.


Perhaps the NPC alchemical could either belong to the PCs city-state or another. This one might serve as more of a go between for the Circle’s empire and the city-state. Or be a rival with other goals in mind. Honestly I was originally planning about bringing in a Alchemical scout to Icehold to starts some balls rolling for Autochthon's gradually growing influence in the campaign, so your PC would more then serve that purpose, and the NPC wouldn't be absolutely necessary then.


Naturally not all city-states are of the same mind (hint hint). And I was hoping to have the Alchemicals and Autobot factor in on the campaign in the future.


If anyone else has ideas or suggestions feel free to post them.


Sherwood: Sounds good. Temple should be in good shape relatively quickly then.
 
I've always thought Perform could benefit from the same style of charm design as Martial arts, Now I'm thinking it would be kinda cool for bureaucracy as well...
 
I think an Alchemical showing up could be quite cool, actually. Assuming they don't start a Locust Crusade, I'm sure our interests could cross over and the Autocthonians could become great allies.


Of course, that's assuming they don't.


Purely from Calypso's point of view, a chance to see Autocthon would be interesting. Who knows? Maybe she could learn Autocthonian (read: The Primordial, not the Alchemicals) charms as a part of her path to creating the First Calypso Excellency, or simply to indulge in her Primordial heritage. Autocthon is her great uncle, technically.
 
Axelgear said:
Purely from Calypso's point of view, a chance to see Autocthon would be interesting. Who knows? Maybe she could learn Autocthonian (read: The Primordial, not the Alchemicals) charms as a part of her path to creating the First Calypso Excellency, or simply to indulge in her Primordial heritage. Autocthon is her great uncle, technically.
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Unfortunately, opening up his charmset to Calypso would mean opening it to ALL Infernals. This is a Very Bad Thing.


Edit: Also terrible robot cancer is part of that charmset.


Edit Edit: actually that might make the Yozis paranoid enough about infection to scrap the entire Reclamation. This is a Very Good Thing.


Edit Edit Edit: That sounds like an awesome idea. It should totally happen.
 
Archivist said:
Religious biker clerks it is! (assuming you are serious, hard to say in Exalted, what with all the Beyond the Impossible stuff) Though they are going to need some bikes created for them. Though for now they can use some horses.
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Axel! Have Cally start building some Swift Riders!


Regarding an Alchemical: I like, but how will his dependence on the vats to spend exp be handled? Dependence on mortal infrastructure is one of the major Alchemical themes. Especially what with becoming it one day.
 
I am currently looking into Vat Surrogate Reweaving Technique for all my charm loadout needs. Supposedly it is usable with arrays somehow, but I am having a hard time securing that reading from the author himself. WW board assures me it works, but haven't supplied to particulars yet so I have PMed bodhi.


As for XP expenditure I am just going to spend it when story allows.


Edit: also, unless I misunderstand, if I was still sending in less than truthful reports, I could be asking for charms to be built that I could then pop in with VSRT. That way I would only have to go in for attributes. Do ability upgrades take vats? I am currently away from my book.
 
I would bet substantial sums of money that they don't need to go in for Abilities.


Edit: Yeah, they don't need the vats to raise their Abilities, Willpower, or Virtues.
 
After thinking about it for a bit. Here are some of the solutions I have thought about.


We can use Vat Surrogate Reweaving Technique as a stopgap to help Momo’s Alchemical at least in the short term. He might even be able to bring along some allies/followers to give him access to the resources and know how to help him with a few other things.


What I am thinking is that Vats could be built in Creation. The Circle would just have to make nicey-nice with one of Autochthon’s city-states to get the technical knowhow, and access to the enlightened mortals from Autochthon. This would give you guys some goals and motivations to pursue.


It might also be possible for Momo’s PC to regularly visit Autochthon once gates start opening up (which they would be to let Momo’s character into Creation).
 
I’ve set up a voting thread for seeing who will Exalt in Icehold during the coming battle.


I should have my next thread up on Sunday. Just had a couple of hectic days and couldn’t find the time to post something up. Also been doing some Exalted research for stuff like the nature of Alchemicals in order to keep things strait for myself. So that’s the reasons for the recent delays.
 
Good news. Bodhi posted the new errata http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_i ... s_id=84593


Bad news, he is no longer going to be doing anything for Exalted and is considering leaving the forums.


Good news, he explained that being in an array does not invalidate a charm for use with VSRT, and that it can be used to switch out arrays of an equal or lesser amount of charms.


Edit: apparently there was a mix up and a 3 month old draft of the errata was inserted in the scroll. Bodhi's quiting has complicated the current errata being put in. More news and it comes.


Double edit: Some of the current errata has been posted http://forums.white-wolf.com/cs/forums/t/37387.aspx


Haven't checked yet to see if the full chargen is in there, it is quote "mostly fighty bits"
 
Background is up, personality and description coming soon.


Sorry for the hold up, I just started a new job with strange hours and I have been less than productive while trying to adjust.


So as I start my sheet, are there any particular areas you guys would like him to cover? I am already knabbing Protocols, was thinking of grabbing medical stuff, as well as some thaumaturgies. What Alchemical tricks do you want me to bring to the party? Impact of the Twice Taut Chain is Orichalcum caste, so the party will start getting the reduced Limit gain, not that anyone has gained any limit yet I think...
 
We are getting into one heck of a crazy, mixed-up circle. Solars, Alchies, Dragon Kings, and who knows what else. Cool game. 8)
 
Background looks good Momo.


This Circle is definitely starting to get on the diverse side of things. Nice mix of characters.
 
So description and personality are up. Sheet is next. Once again, sorry for being a slowpoke with sheets, I post regularly after I get in, I swear.


Also, if people could send me a message on AIM to better facilitate communication, because it seems everyone else talks on AIM here.


Also, Axelgear, would you want some backup as magitech/crafter type or would you like that to stay your schtick?
 
Well, back-up crafting is always appreciated, but I'm not too familiar with Alchemical crafting or how fair it might be to you. It'd be very interesting plot-wise, might even be the path to Autocthon Charms, but... Barring some Alchemical equivalent of Wonder-Forging Genius, they'd be constantly playing second fiddle to Calypso.


Edit: Huh. Seems there is. Doesn't seem to be a craft-speeding charm, though... Unless you count the one for manses. That said, it's your character. I'll chat with you over AIM about it, see what you had in mind.
 
After the current threads wrap I was thinking about starting a pair of new threads. The first one to cover Bjarn’s raid, and the second to cover Duke Walks bringing up the topic of asking for help from the Dragon-Blooded of Diamond Refuge, and all the fallout from that (naturally the fact that there are a bunch of Anathema running around Icehold isn’t going to been seen as a swell thing for some of the Diamonders). The Circle would be split between the two threads depending on where they would want to go.


That’s what I was thinking in any event. If anyone else has any other suggestions I would be willing to hear them. Likely the big battle would take place right after those two threats.


Hope you get your sheet done soon Momo! I certainly hope to get him properly introduced in a way that doesn’t seem ham-fisted.
 
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