The Summoning Circle [To Reign In Hell]
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Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
We have a Count of Wrath sea captain, and a Greed arms dealer/weaponsmith.VonRidel said:
I do like the idea of the mercenary captain, though, that can work really well.
Also I lately
[QUOTE="The Dark Wizard]@Grey, there is no feedback thread for this game and I really want to give you feedback
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Welp, Silvertongued beat me to it, there.
I have this weird urge to flavour some Domain interactions like shadowruns.
VonRidel
You Won't Know What Hit You
One can never go wrong with Shadowrun.
On another note, I'll start working on my character.
On another note, I'll start working on my character.
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
I have NPCs to write - throw me concepts you don't imagine yourselves using! It'll be fun
VonRidel
You Won't Know What Hit You
Siren: Envy beast. Hypnotic call, fangs, makes it's home in the Bitter Seas?
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
...Yess....VonRidel said:
VonRidel
You Won't Know What Hit You
Glad to help!
Miz
Level 20 Mizard
Great minds must think alike then. @VonRidel - I had a Mermaid from Envy all planned up with some Lore written for them - about a page or two. Of course it doesn't have Grey's approval yet but I could post it nonetheless. The character is almost done as I wrote it in a short span of time but its been stalled for some weeks.
Of course its my second character, so I am willingly to give it up if you want the concept. Mermaids from Hell are always fun and I would be more than happy to drop my idea or post what I have to see if you want to make characters that can work together?
Of course its my second character, so I am willingly to give it up if you want the concept. Mermaids from Hell are always fun and I would be more than happy to drop my idea or post what I have to see if you want to make characters that can work together?
VonRidel
You Won't Know What Hit You
Apologies, Miz! If I had known, I wouldn't have suggested it!
Miz
Level 20 Mizard
No, no its all cool. By all means if you want to you are free to. I have some cool ideas drawn up and my character and yours could easily both exist if Grey allowed it so. Do not prevent me from your character, I just wanted to speak up before you posted your own character.VonRidel said:
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
I'd like to see what you've got before I run with the idea. I'm sure other things will come up.Miz said:
VonRidel
You Won't Know What Hit You
I think you misunderstand, Miz. That isn't my character. Grey wanted suggestions for NPCs, so I made up that idea.
Miz
Level 20 Mizard
My current idea is that of a Mermaid who has the ability to walk on land because of her previous occupation. She is a Prison Warden and Marshall. She chases down fugitives that try to flee from her earldom and such. She was once a count but she betrayed her Earl for power over the "city" she resided. So now she wanders hoping to get allies so she can take back what is hers.
As for Mermaid Lore, it does take some liberties but it can be used, changed in some ways or dropped all together. It was more practice than anything else.
Unknown to the faithless travelers of icebergs and ships, are the mystical cities of the Mermaids. Aquatic Hominids, these demons are considered the most civilized monsters that lurk in the Seas of Envy’s depths. Unlike many of the other beast races that exist in the darkness beneath the water, Mermaids are highly organized and almost all Mermaids share some loyalty to their Duchess, [name] who is said to have created the entire race of demons in her image. For this reason Mermaids treat Duchess [name] similar in status to one of the Principles and almost all strive to be in her presence and are jealous of those who are. Originally Mermaids were a small faction in the wars that go unnoticed by the surface; yet in recent eons the Mermaids have become a prominent player against the other “Twilight” races and have secured a large territory of the upper pelagic zones where they have built their settlements. These zones are preferred by Mermaids, as they are closer to the surface and allow them to use the storms above as weapons against the other races that inhabit the lower zones of the Sea.
However it’s mainly their obscurity that is the mermaids’ dominate strength. Viewed to many who sail the surface as just a legend, Mermaids’ glimmering domains often go unnoticed, allowing Mermaids to attack, scheme and raid against domains above sea level for supplies in their wars for all of the pelagic zones. Mermaids are also commonly notorious as legends in the mortal world, this is by no means a coincidence as there is a common curiosity shared by Mermaids about mortals, especially towards their inability to swim and breathe underwater. Often times controlling the Vents that connect to the Seas of Envy to the Mortal World’s oceans, Mermaids act as intermediaries between Hell and intelligent mortals. Because mortals view Mermaids as agents of good or beauty, they sometimes lure mortal sailors to Hell in order to get payment or just drown them for their entertainment along with their souls, and other belongings. Mortals are considered a fine delicacy to Mermaid-kind.
As for their society, Mermaids are known for the enslavement of other sea-faring races weaker than them. These enslaved races, other lesser demons and hell beats, along with the Mermaid’s own rabble compose a majority of the Duchy of Mermaids’ population. Prisoners of War belonging to the other powerful undersea races are common but are treated with distain by Mermaids, who view them as not worthy of their presence. For this reason the population of the Duchy is variable, with certain domains exploding in size after military conquest.
Additionally Mermaid society is matriarchal in nature, but Mermen do exist but are fewer in number compared to their female counterparts. Mermen often are employed by Mermaid Nobles as guards or as servants, though it is possible for Mermen to ascend to higher ranks within the Mermaid society. Mermaids are known to fight one another for Mermen and their attention. In fact, Mermaids are renowned for their jealously towards other noble Mermaids who have too many Mermen under their control. The most desired Merman in the ocean by Mermaids is perhaps the Duchess’s own part-time consort [name] who was supposedly the first Merman ever created.
Regardless of petty jealousies, as stated before, almost all Mermaids (even sometimes those in Exile or in the city of Pandemonium) serve Duchess [name] in some manner. The Duchess while caring for her kind (and to exclusion of anyone else) has little concern for their petty politics surrounding ranks. Knowing her involvement will only spur more jealous for those below her; she rarely picks sides in a conflict between Mermaid nobility and encourages fighting between her children in the hope of not only entertainment but for the strongest demon to win out. This desire for strength by the Duchess is a constant theme, as she places the war with other races (who are sometimes led by their own Dukes) above all else. Because the Duchess believes herself to be the true undersea ruler of the Sea of Envy, she often times leaves domestic affairs of her duchy in the hands of lesser nobility, preferring to focus on the everlasting war effort instead.
The Mermaid Duchy is divided into two (sometimes three) Baronies, who are ruled by powerful subordinates of the Duchess. These Baronies are broken up into Earldoms, which mostly compose of city-like settlements of Mermaids. Each Earl is normally in control of a supposed “city” and within those cities several Counts rule over their estates. Power shifts constantly in Mermaid society, as it is within their nature to become jealous of one another. It is possible for even Baron’s to be usurp by their subordinates, however Duchess [name] has remained the top noble in power for the entirety of Mermaid history.
Edit - @VonRidel - Yeah then I definitely misunderstood.
Edit 2 - @Grey - Technically Sirens and Mermaids are very different creatures but have similar tendencies. So its okay if you want to do something different but have this too. I just didn't know if Siren meant Mermaid or not.
As for Mermaid Lore, it does take some liberties but it can be used, changed in some ways or dropped all together. It was more practice than anything else.
Unknown to the faithless travelers of icebergs and ships, are the mystical cities of the Mermaids. Aquatic Hominids, these demons are considered the most civilized monsters that lurk in the Seas of Envy’s depths. Unlike many of the other beast races that exist in the darkness beneath the water, Mermaids are highly organized and almost all Mermaids share some loyalty to their Duchess, [name] who is said to have created the entire race of demons in her image. For this reason Mermaids treat Duchess [name] similar in status to one of the Principles and almost all strive to be in her presence and are jealous of those who are. Originally Mermaids were a small faction in the wars that go unnoticed by the surface; yet in recent eons the Mermaids have become a prominent player against the other “Twilight” races and have secured a large territory of the upper pelagic zones where they have built their settlements. These zones are preferred by Mermaids, as they are closer to the surface and allow them to use the storms above as weapons against the other races that inhabit the lower zones of the Sea.
However it’s mainly their obscurity that is the mermaids’ dominate strength. Viewed to many who sail the surface as just a legend, Mermaids’ glimmering domains often go unnoticed, allowing Mermaids to attack, scheme and raid against domains above sea level for supplies in their wars for all of the pelagic zones. Mermaids are also commonly notorious as legends in the mortal world, this is by no means a coincidence as there is a common curiosity shared by Mermaids about mortals, especially towards their inability to swim and breathe underwater. Often times controlling the Vents that connect to the Seas of Envy to the Mortal World’s oceans, Mermaids act as intermediaries between Hell and intelligent mortals. Because mortals view Mermaids as agents of good or beauty, they sometimes lure mortal sailors to Hell in order to get payment or just drown them for their entertainment along with their souls, and other belongings. Mortals are considered a fine delicacy to Mermaid-kind.
As for their society, Mermaids are known for the enslavement of other sea-faring races weaker than them. These enslaved races, other lesser demons and hell beats, along with the Mermaid’s own rabble compose a majority of the Duchy of Mermaids’ population. Prisoners of War belonging to the other powerful undersea races are common but are treated with distain by Mermaids, who view them as not worthy of their presence. For this reason the population of the Duchy is variable, with certain domains exploding in size after military conquest.
Additionally Mermaid society is matriarchal in nature, but Mermen do exist but are fewer in number compared to their female counterparts. Mermen often are employed by Mermaid Nobles as guards or as servants, though it is possible for Mermen to ascend to higher ranks within the Mermaid society. Mermaids are known to fight one another for Mermen and their attention. In fact, Mermaids are renowned for their jealously towards other noble Mermaids who have too many Mermen under their control. The most desired Merman in the ocean by Mermaids is perhaps the Duchess’s own part-time consort [name] who was supposedly the first Merman ever created.
Regardless of petty jealousies, as stated before, almost all Mermaids (even sometimes those in Exile or in the city of Pandemonium) serve Duchess [name] in some manner. The Duchess while caring for her kind (and to exclusion of anyone else) has little concern for their petty politics surrounding ranks. Knowing her involvement will only spur more jealous for those below her; she rarely picks sides in a conflict between Mermaid nobility and encourages fighting between her children in the hope of not only entertainment but for the strongest demon to win out. This desire for strength by the Duchess is a constant theme, as she places the war with other races (who are sometimes led by their own Dukes) above all else. Because the Duchess believes herself to be the true undersea ruler of the Sea of Envy, she often times leaves domestic affairs of her duchy in the hands of lesser nobility, preferring to focus on the everlasting war effort instead.
The Mermaid Duchy is divided into two (sometimes three) Baronies, who are ruled by powerful subordinates of the Duchess. These Baronies are broken up into Earldoms, which mostly compose of city-like settlements of Mermaids. Each Earl is normally in control of a supposed “city” and within those cities several Counts rule over their estates. Power shifts constantly in Mermaid society, as it is within their nature to become jealous of one another. It is possible for even Baron’s to be usurp by their subordinates, however Duchess [name] has remained the top noble in power for the entirety of Mermaid history.
Edit - @VonRidel - Yeah then I definitely misunderstood.
Edit 2 - @Grey - Technically Sirens and Mermaids are very different creatures but have similar tendencies. So its okay if you want to do something different but have this too. I just didn't know if Siren meant Mermaid or not.
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Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Aside from taking some small liberties with Hell's Hierarchical rules, that sounds pretty good to me.
I don't know where I else I listed it, but it's good to remember that there are eight Princes, under each of whom are eight Dukes, with eight Barons each, and so on... So the Mermaids would in fact control eight Baronies, sixty-four Earldoms, and five hundred and twelve Estates.
I don't know where I else I listed it, but it's good to remember that there are eight Princes, under each of whom are eight Dukes, with eight Barons each, and so on... So the Mermaids would in fact control eight Baronies, sixty-four Earldoms, and five hundred and twelve Estates.
@Grey, so how do I go about getting magic items or what ever?
I wanted to stick a giant eyeball in my chest or something for my true form from someone from history like say Saint Valentine who got burned for loving. Said freaky eyeball will allow me to combust things.
I wanted to stick a giant eyeball in my chest or something for my true form from someone from history like say Saint Valentine who got burned for loving. Said freaky eyeball will allow me to combust things.
Silvertongued
Yes, this is dog
- A small fat fellow with a brilliant mustache and poor hygiene, obsessed with gold to a ludicrous and gaudy degree. So basically Wario.
- Have you ever seen Reboot? Check out Hexadecimal. Crazy mask wearing sorceress who changes masks to represent her mood, and sometimes abilities.
- Asura, from either Asura's Wrath, or even Soul Eater might be good choices to draw reference from.
- Battle tank dog. Made of guns.
- In a similar vein as the last one: Bullet Cat
- The Man in Black.
- A fish man, who cannot survive out of water, but is nevertheless a very good merchant. Gets transported in a glass bowl. Similar to this guy.
- Battle Pope.
- Someone who exists in a perpetual dance number. Not necessarily because they want to.
- Someone who bleeds shotgun shells, and uses a bronzed hammerhead shark as a weapon.
- A mechanized transport magnate, constantly battling to expand their transport network, but unfortunately getting their tracks eaten by everything that walks or crawls.
- Van Pelt. With a Rail Rifle.
- Singed. Because everybody needs a solid helping of CRACK.
- Ratigan, from Basil, the Great Mouse Detective. Seriously, a gentleman scholar (and brute) with Moriarty level intellect, and voiced by Vincent Price. What more could you want?
- Your favourite cat at home. In control of a battle mech, or possibly an army of ninja demon automata.
- The Axe King.
- Seath the Scaleless.
- Sloth Batman/woman. S/He's super prepared, all the time, everything mapped to a tee, but s/he's too lazy to actually act on any of it, and the plans languish...
- Greed character with next to no stats, but they rip and steal and survive with artifacts, tools, and other devices that supplement their shitty physical form.
I could go on, but I hope there's enough reference and random ideas to help you out. If you need more, just ask.
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The Dark Wizard
, Well, if you're interested, and you have the materials, I know of a certain weaponsmith who can both make weapons, and implant them into appropriate individuals....
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Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
[QUOTE="The Dark Wizard]@Grey, so how do I go about getting magic items or what ever?
I wanted to stick a giant eyeball in my chest or something for my true form from someone from history like say Saint Valentine who got burned for loving. Said freaky eyeball will allow me to combust things.
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You have to find and pay the right craftsdemon for their work.
I wanted to stick a giant eyeball in my chest or something for my true form from someone from history like say Saint Valentine who got burned for loving. Said freaky eyeball will allow me to combust things.
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You have to find and pay the right craftsdemon for their work.
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Right, going to be examining the thematics and balance for some of the Circle powers, so don't get too attached to them - except Sloth and Pride, who are fine.
Alexandra
The black-eyed cousin
What's a prayer wheel?
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Slightly derogatory term for an essence collecting device. The occult specifics of making one are complex and expensive, so the low yield they give means most Demons don't take them seriously - if you picture them as being the magical equivalent of a water feature you're not far off.Alexandra said:
Silvertongued
Yes, this is dog
Right, finally finished the weapons. Mura's full panoply is now fully completed.
Alexandra
The black-eyed cousin
...so they turned Vasar into one.....?Grey said:
Ew.
Inquisitor
The Most Adorable Thing Ever, Costume Edition
[QUOTE="The Dark Wizard]@muhaha,
Are you back yet ? I want to play a game of Guess Who! with your sloth counts.
[/QUOTE]
You confuse me some days, Wiz!
Are you back yet
? I want to play a game of Guess Who! with your sloth counts.[/QUOTE]
You confuse me some days, Wiz!
[QUOTE="Inquisitor Muhaha]You confuse me some days, Wiz!
[/QUOTE]
How so?
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How so?