The Summoning Circle [To Reign In Hell]

It is a thing Noble Demons do. He could be going to make obeisances before his ruling Principle, or to solicit a possession, or pay his tithe in obols to the Palace. Or just to admire the ornate statuary.
 
Solicit a possession? Like what?


I'm ok with turning this little piece of espionage into plot stuff that takes Ashtar to different places.


Also; about how one addresses demons.


I'm assuming a Noble can call the rabble whatever they like, and superiors have some kind of appropriate title, or other honorific. It's the address of peers I'm interested in; both within the same vice, and without.


This may or may not become relevant, but how far can one go with compliments? Or calling someone "my dear" or "my lovely" without it being ridiculous.
 
As in attempt to possess a mortal. Possessions without prior setup usually happen at the whims of the Principles, and one can go pray in an isolated cell for them to look favourably upon you.


One addresses Rabble as they please, a superior by their proper title or 'My Liege', and peers either by their proper title or a more flattering epithet. Or get one first name terms with them. How much flattery is acceptable really varies by the individual, but a little is fine. My dear or my lovely may be taken as condescension, though.
 
What happens if you don't call them by the right name?


I like the butchering of names thing I somehow started; can I invoke Zone's legacy or something to be able to continue that?
 
I'd allow that, it was fun.


And call whom by the wrong name? If a peer, it may cause offense and recompense will be demanded. If a superior, it could get you slapped.
 
Oh, I was toying with the idea of making Ashtar borderline cheeky if he needs to be. I believe the phrase could be "a bit of a chancer".


Like I said, it may not come up.


Is the possession when Ashtar wants to directly possess someone? Or if he's making moves on a human, looking to corrupt them with a bargain?
 
Certainly anybody, but superiors and peers in specific. I suppose it wouldn't be so much messing names as addressing people by what they do or by memorable traits, be them good or bad.


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Possession is direct possession. Merely corrupting one requires a bit of setup time but is less risky. It's best to have a minion go do the possession on your behalf most of the time and open a line of communication for you.


And that sounds fine, Doc. Might still get you in trouble, but I doubt Zone would much care.
 
Hmm.


Would something like that be useful?


(I'm kinda showing my ignorance here, but questions are necessary)


As Ashtar's probably going into the Temple, he may as well have a cover story. And the best cover stories are true. So possession, here we come!
 
Even though bumping is frowned upon, it seems appropriate to stick this here.


This weekend was impossibly hectic, and I was the GM for a change, so the Panopticon has been sadly neglected.


But, back on track;


He's curious now, and in the spirit of both discovery and forwarding of other plans, Ashtar will head into the Temple. My question is about plans he could have in motion on earth, as corruption and possession are things I want him to concern himself with. Is it likely that he had a plan in motion that he could now try and move forward in a more active fashion? Because going into the Temple to solicit permission could then be both a great cover, and actually useful.
 
I'll need a little time to work this out, but yes, no reason not to have plans in motion.
 
Sweet.


I'm totally willing to wait to put this in motion; Ashtar will have things to do beforehand, so I envision a good few more posts before this gets under way.


In the meantime, time to seek some approval from his superiors.
 
How does one speak with the priests?


I take it Ashtar doesn't have to bow in a similar fashion, but there's probably some protocol to be followed. I'm aware they're kind of outside conventional demon society, but they're still afforded respect by some people, and Ashtar would probably think it a positive thing they chose to devote themselves to Glory.
 
Paragon is the typically accepted form of address. You needn't bow or make any other gesture, though, just be courteous and it'll go fine.
 
I'll go all out and afford her a nod. Bitches love nods.


Possession time!


Shall I go ahead, or would you like more time to plot stuff?
 
Step 1: Disappear for a while


Step 2: Turn into a horse


Step 3: ???


Step 4: damn, why am i still poor


oh well, better post more.
 
Do corpses stay around or do they disincorporate somehow. AKA do my vanquished enemies drop skulls, because I need them for reasons.


Also @thegreyfaec, I'm thinking about a run in at port and a little time with the landlubbers for the dear Captain. Any ideas on a more less stupid noun than landlubbers? I was thinking the port master whom I suddenly owe money, and then that leads into a whole bureaucratic fiasco with the higher-ups of Wrath, etc.
 
They mostly disincorporate, but you can keep skulls if you like.


In place of landlubber, consider; stonebound, immobiles, scum.


And yes, that sounds like a fun next step.
 
So. On the off chance Ashtar chooses to manifest in Kaldstead, just to really impress those followers, is there a chance someone or some thing would sense him? Like, would it cause some kind of surge of energy?


I know the Rabble there said she couldn't sense anything, but that doesn't mean nothing's there, and he doesn't like risks.


Also, also; how hard would it be to sneak some of those followers into the neighbouring towns?


Because increasing the amount of followers would be great.


Hmm...would something like affecting the water supply or food stocks work in terms of mass corruption of a single town?


...just bouncing ideas about...
 
Full corporeal manifestation, or simply a 'vision' through Kae'lah?


Both carry a slight, slight risk of detection, but the powers that be would have to be actually watching the area in order to sense the surge in Demonic essence.


Not too hard to sneak them in, assuming they can be appropriately trained and trusted not to make mistakes.


Contaminating food and water is a very workable plan, but will take years to pay off. Which suits Ashtar fine, I expect.
 
Probably just a vision for the moment, then.


Though this is dependent on the third minion. It's possible news there could change everything. At the moment, then plan will be to send the priest in the first location gradual visions of Pride, making sure not to be overtly demonic, and to get Kae'lah to start training the followers as infiltrators in location two.


Time to get to the third location, methinks...


The contamination thing is definitely something I want to get back to; like you said it will take a good deal of time, but it could be useful to have ticking away in the background.
 
Kae'lah can be made to serve as your avatar, briefly, so you can make a visitation upon the followers. Maybe even convince some to accept the Pact.
 
Time to go do some research.


Is it possible to compel Karavox to return to Pandemonium whenever Ashtar wants? Because if so, he's probably going to observe a while instead of doing that straight away.....
 
More or less as you please, yes, but he has to physically die - it won't affect the truth of his being and he'll just wake up on the Panopticon with a headache. If this thing overrides your authority as he gets closer that might be harder to do.


EVERYBODY!


I am considering implementing the system for Demons over the next week or so because I feel it would add some real drama to the combats and in general.


How does everyone feel at this prospect? I know most players here are familiar with Crucible as is.


However, if everyone would prefer to keep it about this free-form, that's fine.
 
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