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darksidevoid Anti-Gnosis Weapon from The Frontiers (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Robosexual
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#151: Jun 4th 2011 at 7:52:34 PM

Grass...? So then, is it Fae-type? That's the only thing I can think of that would be associated with glowing grass. But then, I don't have any idea what Fae would smell like, either. A forest, maybe. But then, what does a forest smell like? Ack.

GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.
Hydrall Since: Jun, 2009
#152: Jun 4th 2011 at 7:54:59 PM

Actually, all Servants are like that. You'll understand if we ever end up going to their realm. Note, especially, the wolf creature's emphatic reaction to being told he'll return.

Grain Only One Avatar from South Northwest Earth Since: Oct, 2009
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#153: Jun 4th 2011 at 8:00:51 PM

What is Johann?

And on a completely unrelated note: can we fly? Which kind of magic enables flight?

Anime geemu wo shinasai!
Hydrall Since: Jun, 2009
#154: Jun 4th 2011 at 8:08:06 PM

Johann is a Saint. They're basically a Cultist with an entire Lesser Power inside of them, meaning that, at the price of looking like a horrible monster, they become insanely powerful. There are between eight and twelve of them at any given time, and currently there are ten. Obviously they're only for the LP, although there are slightly similar things in Omega and Infinatus.

Flight is possible, and there are plenty of ways to do it- Field Magic where you make the air solid and 'walk' into the sky, Control magic doing the same or fucking with gravity, summoning a Servant as your own personal aircraft, shooting at the ground to blow yourself sky high (okay, not really)... Some Bless and Curse spells can let you fly (Bless through buffs like giving you temporary wings, Curse through merging with your familiar).

darksidevoid Anti-Gnosis Weapon from The Frontiers (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Robosexual
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#155: Jun 4th 2011 at 8:27:45 PM

So, what happens when a Gifted or Cultist kills a Saint or equivalent? Or, is it only Gifted whose powers are stolen when killed?

edited 4th Jun '11 8:34:48 PM by darksidevoid

GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.
troydenite Since: Mar, 2011
#156: Jun 4th 2011 at 8:38:53 PM

Hello. Ima back.

Also, EPIC FAIL. I meant Ferald, not Felix.

Aggh. Just realized that.

Hydrall Since: Jun, 2009
#157: Jun 4th 2011 at 8:49:22 PM

When Gifted die, their power is added to the Faction as a whole- The same with mortals. A small amount is taken from Cultists who die as well. Whoever gets the most of this 'wins' the world. A 'Saint' is just like a Cultist in that regard.

Although you'll definitely get respect for a feat like that.

edited 4th Jun '11 8:49:37 PM by Hydrall

Zautse Guy that posts sometimes from Over There! Since: Aug, 2010
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#158: Jun 4th 2011 at 8:58:57 PM

[up][up] That's an easy mistake to make, honestly I didn't notice until you mentioned it, and Ferald is my character!

I think every idea is a good one, except for the ones that are bad.
darksidevoid Anti-Gnosis Weapon from The Frontiers (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Robosexual
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#159: Jun 4th 2011 at 9:11:27 PM

[up][up]Ah, I see. So, for the sake of clarity, the only methods for gaining additional (personal) power are ascending to become a Cultist or Saint/equivalent or giving up one's humanity to become a Servant?

edited 4th Jun '11 9:12:06 PM by darksidevoid

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Hydrall Since: Jun, 2009
#160: Jun 4th 2011 at 9:16:20 PM

Pretty much, barring one of the three factions' patron beings taking a personal interest in you (which can end quite well or quite badly) or a cosmic error.

However, you're already pretty much insanely powerful, so all it takes is learning how to use what you've got to level the playing field. Most Cultists don't tap into half of what they can (mostly because going all out isn't very sneaky, and it pretty much burns you out entirely).

This, however, means the world doesn't last very long once the need for secrecy is negated.

edited 4th Jun '11 9:19:09 PM by Hydrall

troydenite Since: Mar, 2011
#161: Jun 4th 2011 at 9:17:53 PM

That's a relief to know (Kinda), Zautse.

So, Hydrall, what's beyond that door?

edited 4th Jun '11 9:20:18 PM by troydenite

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
troydenite Since: Mar, 2011
Hydrall Since: Jun, 2009
#164: Jun 4th 2011 at 9:55:58 PM

Hopefully someone steps in for her soon.

Also, Troy: Behind the door is Johann, Aanki and Alex. All are LP. You are Infinatus.

Entering may be a bad idea.

troydenite Since: Mar, 2011
#165: Jun 4th 2011 at 10:07:12 PM

Too late. Time to attempt to escape! Or rather, in my next post.

edited 4th Jun '11 10:10:48 PM by troydenite

Grain Only One Avatar from South Northwest Earth Since: Oct, 2009
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#166: Jun 4th 2011 at 10:38:00 PM

Is Rachel in the center of Easton or the center of Vessels, the Ganjer Ports?

edited 4th Jun '11 10:40:23 PM by Grain

Anime geemu wo shinasai!
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#167: Jun 4th 2011 at 10:45:00 PM

Easton. Should have been a little more specific.

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#168: Jun 4th 2011 at 11:47:34 PM

I think I'll edit my post to get Rachel and Clive in the room faster... I'm feeling kind of bad for dragging Clive around without having much for him to do.

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#169: Jun 5th 2011 at 12:03:48 AM

And that's done.

Wow triple post, someone slap me for that.

JustaUsername Weredragon | he/him from Melbourne, Australia Since: Jul, 2009
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#170: Jun 5th 2011 at 12:36:26 AM

Geez...I put myself in a situation where it would be tricky for Rachel and Clive to meet up with Simon...

Some people say I'm lazy. It's hard to disagree.
Grain Only One Avatar from South Northwest Earth Since: Oct, 2009
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#171: Jun 5th 2011 at 12:40:01 AM

Everyone expects you to coincidentally go to the Cafe Eve.

Anime geemu wo shinasai!
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#172: Jun 5th 2011 at 12:57:48 AM

Don't worry. I'm planning on having Rachel go pick him up when she gives Clive an assignment.

Aralyn from Land Downunder Since: May, 2011
#173: Jun 5th 2011 at 4:20:16 AM

Realistically, Arianna would dead faint after that...so she did accordingly [lol] My timetable isn't especially flexible, so I am only able to shove in some time for general internet browsing every now and then. Sorry for any inconvenience.

When I walk on the street counting my steps, magic keeps silent and reality stalks me.
darksidevoid Anti-Gnosis Weapon from The Frontiers (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Robosexual
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#174: Jun 5th 2011 at 1:06:56 PM

By the way, what are all the muggles in Cafe Eve seeing as Gifted walk in and out of this "Exit" door?

GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.
Grain Only One Avatar from South Northwest Earth Since: Oct, 2009

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