Ghostdevil
The Devil of Ghosts
- Location
- United States
Ana best daughter, i'll be sad to see her grow up into her rebellious teenage phase instead of being Cute Adorable loli phase.
Raising a Monster
- Thread starter LinkOnScepter
- Start date
- Original
- Location
- United states of america
[X] Read the Journal: Ana brought with her from home. She such a sweet girl. (Learn more about Ana and Eldritch)
[X] Read with Father: Hospitals are a perfect place for this! (Gain Perks)
[X] Read with Father: Hospitals are a perfect place for this! (Gain Perks)
- Location
- Philippines, Manila, Tarlac City
[x] Visit Someone: You're not the only one trapped in here for a while.
-[x] Olly
[x] Contact your Followers: Telepathy sure is handy (Contact Isha and Mathew)
-[x] Tell them to go and watch your house (???)
How much faster can we think now? Maybe we can get a job as an accountant and annihilate those balance sheets like they're nothing!
-[x] Olly
[x] Contact your Followers: Telepathy sure is handy (Contact Isha and Mathew)
-[x] Tell them to go and watch your house (???)
How much faster can we think now? Maybe we can get a job as an accountant and annihilate those balance sheets like they're nothing!
[X] Read the Journal: Ana brought with her from home. She such a sweet girl. (Learn more about Ana and Eldritch)
[X] Read with Father: Hospitals are a perfect place for this! (Gain Perks)
[X] Read with Father: Hospitals are a perfect place for this! (Gain Perks)
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
Double Reading it is.
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
The Rolls:
Journal Reading:
Reading with Father:
Journal Reading:
Reading with Father:
- Location
- Nottinghamshire, England
The Rolls:
Journal Reading:
Reading with Father:
Okay, let's just hope that the modifiers can help us get better on the 'Reading with Father' Course of action. Still don't know why no one has done any Anastasia X Chester fan art for this quest yet (not like fluffiness isn't an option), though.
Day 28/An Offer
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
Reading Journal: 51 – 25 (GE) + 10 (The Dice Are Kind) = 36 Fail
...Wait, haven't you read this page already?
You shake your head, your gaze on the open journal in front of you. You focus on the first words on the page again, running each individual word through your mind. You soon reach the end of the page, but none of the words stick in your head.
Confused, you turn the page and....what the fuck?
You've...you've read through this one too?
It repeats like that until eventually, frustration gets the better of you. You close the journal in a huff and place your head in your hands.
This...might be harder to get over than you thought.
(No Progress)
Reading with Father: 21 + 15 (Prodigy) + 15 (Potential) = 51 Success
Thankfully, Ana's here with you. Her presence alone is enough to boost your spirits. She walks over, climbs up into the bed and sits close to your chest. Under her arm is one of the books she brought over from home, specifically the Psychology one. You feel your stomach sink at the thought of reading something waaaayyy above your mental ability. But, you're willing to put up with it for Ana's sake. Especially when she's here to help you understand the more "confusing" aspects of the book.
The two of you just spend the rest of the day like that. Both of you on the hospital bed, Ana reading through the pages, stopping every once in a while to explain topics you don't understand to you, and making sure that you remember what you've just read.
You both don't accomplish much, the constant stops and retreading end up halting most progress. But, neither of you care about that. You're both just happy to be there with each other for as long as you can be.
(Ana has made 50% Progress towards a new Perk!)
You suppose that's why you should've seen what happened next coming.
Suddenly, Ana jerks her head towards the door to the room. She sighs and closes the book in her hands, "They came faster than I anticipated. No matter."
She hops off your bed, leaving you with a worried look on your face. You sit up while hiding the journal behind your pillow, "Ana? Is something wrong?"
"Not at all, father," Ana says while moving to the edge of your bed, "You can lay back down. This will only take a moment."
You're about to ask what it is, but then you feel it.
The oppressive air stifling your breathing, the sudden drop in the temperature of the room, the sound of your heart hammering in your chest....it's all too familiar.
Your gaze shoots towards the door and only now do you hear the sound of footsteps getting closer to your room. You feel your hair stand on end, while you involuntarily shake your head.
No, it can't be her.
She can't be here, not now.
You're in no position to fight her. No one else is either. You're all too injured from the last fight.
Which only leaves Ana, which means she'll have to fight, and if she gets hurt then...
You prepare yourself to launch out of your bed, ready to tackle whoever comes through that door. You won't sit by and let your daughter get so much as a scratch on her!
The footsteps reach your door, then stop.
There's silence.
Then....someone knocks on the door.
A light, uplifting voice comes through, "Um, excuse me? Are Howard and Ana Craft in there?"
You raise an eyebrow at the...casualness of the voice. It doesn't sound like someone who's here to fight you. If anything, it reminds you of Weston's voice whenever he came to congratulate everyone on a job well done.
You feel your guard lower as Ana replies, "Yes, and who might you be?"
"Oh, good! Mind if we come in?" the voice quickly adds, "And we're not here to fight. Promise. One of us is actually here to apologize."
You hear a bit of shuffling before the voice says, "Ethel! We went over this! You're going to apologize. Because you and Knight disobeyed orders that's why! No, no, no, you're not talking your way out of this. You know what, I'm opening the door. I'm opening the door, we're doing this, now! And tell Knight to cut the pressure! You've probably scared the man half to death!"
True to their word, the door opens and in steps the woman who attacked you ten days ago, her dullahan, and someone you don't recognize. So too does the originally oppressive atmosphere completely disappear from the room. The woman and her dullahan, Ethel and Knight you assume, haven't changed much. Knight looks exactly the same from last time, except that any injuries you gave it have since healed up. Ethel had her red hair tied up in a bun, wore a knee-length blue skirt, and a solid purple sweatshirt. Her arms were crossed as she looked between you and Anastasia, anger warring with shame on her face. Knight merely stood by its master's side, but you could see its free hand gripped in a tight fist.
The newcomer, on the other hand, was....hard to pin down.
His clothes were....honestly, you don't even know where to start. His big, wide-brimmed black hat, the pink-rimmed glasses, his...is that a robe? It was covered in belts, studs and otherwise, but at the end of the day, it was literally a black robe that went down to his feet.
Who wears a robe nowadays? To a hospital no less?
His face was just as strange. A full beard, mustache, and sideburns combo, the same color as his brown hair. Unlike Ethel, who looked like she was in her late twenties, this guy looked like he was in his late thirties. But he carried himself with this youthful energy, evidenced by the fact he was posing like a superhero.
The man clapped his hands as you felt the tension ebb from your body, "Before we begin introductions, I believe that someone here has something she wants to say." He turned towards Ethel with a big smile on his face.
When she didn't say anything, he whispered, "Ethel? That's your cue. Apologize."
The woman huffed and pointed her face towards the ceiling before quickly saying, "I'm sorry."
Ana chuckled, getting back onto your bed and sitting by your side before replying, "That didn't sound like she meant it. She did attempt to harm both me and my father after all."
"And she is acting very unprofessional for one of her standing," the man says this through clenched teeth, smile still firmly on his face, "Perhaps she isn't truly sorry. If that's the case, then maybe she'd like to take a trip back home to cool her head."
This gets Ethel to whip her head down to look the man in the eye. Her eyes are wide as she speaks with a panicked tone to her voice, "You wouldn't dare!"
"Ethel~," the man places a finger on her nose, "you know the rules. Act right, or get out. Now, apologize." His face is smiling, but you can feel the real threat behind his words.
Ethel clenches her fist, making her arms shake in anger as you see her pride war with her fear. Eventually, her fear wins out and she bows in your direction while saying in a very high pitched voice, "I'm sorry! I'm truly, terribly sorry for what I did! Please, forgive me!"
You...don't really know how to respond to this. Never did you imagine this would happen when you woke up today.
Ana, on the other hand, is absolutely loving this. She's smiling from ear to ear while clapping her hands, "Wonderful! Wonderful! I do believe she has appropriately apologized. What do you say, father? After all, you are the one who ultimately defeated her."
"W-well," you try not to stare at Ethel as she bows to you, "I-it's not really necessary. I mean, she didn't hurt us that badly."
Ana shakes her head while touching your cheek, "You are far too kind for your own good, father. But, I suppose you are correct. You are hereby forgiven for your discretion, Ethel. You may stand."
For some reason, you think Ana enjoyed saying that a bit too much. Either way, Ethel bows one last time before stepping backward until she's next to Knight. The dullahan's fist is clenching so hard that you can hear the metal creaking at this point. You don't think it will be apologizing anytime soon.
The man claps his hands again, "See, Ethel? Was that really so hard? Now, onto the matter at hand."
He raises a finger as he begins, "Mr. Craft, allow me to give you a proper introduction. My colleague and I are members of-"
"A sect of mages that operates in America," Ana interrupts while checking her nails for dust. She completely ignores the utterly floored look on your face, "I figured you would be visiting us soon. The death of an Eldritch, no matter how weak, would cause you to come out of hiding."
You glance between your daughter and the stranger, who's finger has lowered slightly at Ana stealing his thunder. His smile is still on his face though. He clears his throat, "Hmm, yes. Well deduced, young lady. My name is Mark, I am the Head of our Division. And this is my partner, HORUS!~" Mark poses with both of his hands held out behind him like wings while he bends forward.
Nothing happens.
Mark clears his throat, "I said, my partner HORUS!~" he makes the gesture again.
Still nothing.
"Hours! Horus! Come on, Hours! We practiced this!" He shouts while looking above your bed.
"Yes, but I never agreed to be a part of it," the voice of an old man comes from above you. You look up and come face to face with....is that an eagle?
"Greetings, Craft," aaand its beak just moved and words came out. "Horus" turns to your daughter, "I extend the same to you, your eminence."
"Accepted. It's good to see someone who knows proper etiquette," you can't help but feel hurt as Ana shakes Horus'...talon. The bird flies over to Mark as he stands up straight.
Mark holds out his arm for Horus to land on. You're pretty sure you can see the eagle looking at its master with as much annoyance as possible, "And why do you have your glamour on? We already dealt with the cameras. Take that before you embarrass the Organization any further."
Mark sighs, the smile still on his face, "Everyone's ruining my fun today." There's a snapping sound, and....reality skips.
You're not even going to try and deny it anymore, reality just fucking skipped and Mark is now wearing a standard business outfit, and you really need to sleep off this migraine.
Mark walks forward until he's on your left side. His partner starts to preen his wings, while Mark speaks, "Well since everyone has stolen my thunder today, I'll start explaining the other reasons why we have come to visit you. Firstly, allow me to add context to the misunderstanding that occurred between you, Ethel, and Knight over there. You see, she...overstepped. We merely wanted her to scout out the appearance of a new Eldritch Horror, see what the situation was, and only make contact if absolutely necessary."
He shoots a glare at Ethel, who looks down at the ground in shame. He turns back to you and continues, "Do not worry, she has been reprimanded and, as you saw, regrets her actions. Oh, and we did get your message. We got it loud and clear. And trust us, we have no plans of messing around with your neighborhood....for the most part."
A frown comes across your face, one that Mark sees. He holds up his hand in a placating manner, "Before you say anything, no we won't draw any kind of serious conflict to your home. Just like you, we want to prevent any type of harm or casualties being done."
You don't really have more to go off except his word, so you'll have to make do with that. You gesture for him to continue, but he instead waves towards his bird, "I'll let Horus handle the rest. He's better at giving concrete explanations."
"That's because I don't embellish," Horus says while rolling his eyes, as much as a bird can, "I'm going to be straight with you, Mr. Craft, we want you and your daughter to come work with us."
"....I'm sorry, can you repeat that?" he didn't say what you think he said, right?
"They are offering you a job, father," Ana crosses her arms, "and I am allowed to come with you. In short, they wish to keep an eye on us."
"Call it what you wish, but here are the facts of the matter," Horus flaps his wings a bit, "First, your father is unemployed and it won't be easy getting a job to sustain yourselves for very long. Second, your recent 'escapade' has clued many of the supernaturals in the area to your location. Most are going to leave you alone, but the ones that don't might cause you and your neighborhood trouble. Third, you need training, Mr. Craft. If you're going to defend your daughter from what's coming, then you need to be better than what you are now."
Horus holds one of his wings out towards his partner, "We offer all those things. A steady job, good payment, allies to assist you when you need them, physical and mental training, and the official protection of an Association of Mages. Few Mythics would attack you if they knew that fact. In return, we ask to observe both you and your daughter as long as you are under our employ. I believe this is a very satisfactory agreement."
"Ah, ah," Mark holds up a finger, "it is, but it is not one that they have to rush into." He reaches into his shirt pocket and takes out a tiny bell. It's round, gray, and about as big as a marble. It has a tiny black bow tied to its top. Mark drops it towards your hand, and you instinctively catch it, "We'll keep the offer open for three days. If you ever accept, just ring that bell four times. I'll come running and help you out from there."
He suddenly grabs your hand and shakes it vigorously, "I do hope you accept. Having you around will make things so much more fun!" his smile hasn't disappeared once since he came in here, and you can't help but feel creeped out by it.
Horus sighs, shaking his head as Mark starts heading towards the door, "You know you just creeped him out with that."
"You say that every time I greet someone new!" Mark says in frustration as he leaves out the door. Ethel falls into step behind him, but not before shooting you a look that says, while you might have forgiven her, she hasn't forgiven you. Her Knight does the same as it lifts its severed head up to stare at you as it leaves.
The door closes.
It's just you and Ana again.
You look down at Ana, still trying to process everything that happened, "Honey? Did I just get scouted by a sect of mages, one of which has a talking bird named Horus as a partner, and the other the woman who attacked us ten days ago?"
"Indeed you did, father," Ana says without a hint of hesitation.
"OK," you stare at the door for a bit, "Daddy is going to sleep this headache off, ok Ana?"
"Understood, father."
(The Mages have made contact with you! A New Job will be open once you're out of the Hospital!)
You will be out of the hospital tomorrow!
3 Months until Ana Matures:
Your Actions: 1 (1 Lost due to Hospital Stay):
[] Explore the Hospital: They won't really let you leave until you're given a clean bill of health...well physical health anyway. Better they don't know about your...problem, else they start asking questions you can't answer. (???)
[] Visit Someone: You're not the only one trapped in here for a while.
[] Go to a location: You can't go too far, but you can at least check out the rest of the facilities here.
[] Spend time with Ana: She'll be with you the whole time for these two days.
[] Read the Journal: Ana brought with her from home. She such a sweet girl. (Learn more about Ana and Eldritch)
Ana Actions: 1 (1 Locked to Watch Over Father):
[X] Watch over Father: It's to keep him safe...from himself if necessary. (+30 to Defensive Combat Rolls)
[] Contact your Followers: Telepathy sure is handy (Contact Isha and Mathew)
[] Go play with Chester: He is your friend after all. (Improve Chester SL)
[] Read with Father: Hospitals are a perfect place for this! (Gain Perks)
...Wait, haven't you read this page already?
You shake your head, your gaze on the open journal in front of you. You focus on the first words on the page again, running each individual word through your mind. You soon reach the end of the page, but none of the words stick in your head.
Confused, you turn the page and....what the fuck?
You've...you've read through this one too?
It repeats like that until eventually, frustration gets the better of you. You close the journal in a huff and place your head in your hands.
This...might be harder to get over than you thought.
(No Progress)
Reading with Father: 21 + 15 (Prodigy) + 15 (Potential) = 51 Success
Thankfully, Ana's here with you. Her presence alone is enough to boost your spirits. She walks over, climbs up into the bed and sits close to your chest. Under her arm is one of the books she brought over from home, specifically the Psychology one. You feel your stomach sink at the thought of reading something waaaayyy above your mental ability. But, you're willing to put up with it for Ana's sake. Especially when she's here to help you understand the more "confusing" aspects of the book.
The two of you just spend the rest of the day like that. Both of you on the hospital bed, Ana reading through the pages, stopping every once in a while to explain topics you don't understand to you, and making sure that you remember what you've just read.
You both don't accomplish much, the constant stops and retreading end up halting most progress. But, neither of you care about that. You're both just happy to be there with each other for as long as you can be.
(Ana has made 50% Progress towards a new Perk!)
You suppose that's why you should've seen what happened next coming.
Suddenly, Ana jerks her head towards the door to the room. She sighs and closes the book in her hands, "They came faster than I anticipated. No matter."
She hops off your bed, leaving you with a worried look on your face. You sit up while hiding the journal behind your pillow, "Ana? Is something wrong?"
"Not at all, father," Ana says while moving to the edge of your bed, "You can lay back down. This will only take a moment."
You're about to ask what it is, but then you feel it.
The oppressive air stifling your breathing, the sudden drop in the temperature of the room, the sound of your heart hammering in your chest....it's all too familiar.
Your gaze shoots towards the door and only now do you hear the sound of footsteps getting closer to your room. You feel your hair stand on end, while you involuntarily shake your head.
No, it can't be her.
She can't be here, not now.
You're in no position to fight her. No one else is either. You're all too injured from the last fight.
Which only leaves Ana, which means she'll have to fight, and if she gets hurt then...
You prepare yourself to launch out of your bed, ready to tackle whoever comes through that door. You won't sit by and let your daughter get so much as a scratch on her!
The footsteps reach your door, then stop.
There's silence.
Then....someone knocks on the door.
A light, uplifting voice comes through, "Um, excuse me? Are Howard and Ana Craft in there?"
You raise an eyebrow at the...casualness of the voice. It doesn't sound like someone who's here to fight you. If anything, it reminds you of Weston's voice whenever he came to congratulate everyone on a job well done.
You feel your guard lower as Ana replies, "Yes, and who might you be?"
"Oh, good! Mind if we come in?" the voice quickly adds, "And we're not here to fight. Promise. One of us is actually here to apologize."
You hear a bit of shuffling before the voice says, "Ethel! We went over this! You're going to apologize. Because you and Knight disobeyed orders that's why! No, no, no, you're not talking your way out of this. You know what, I'm opening the door. I'm opening the door, we're doing this, now! And tell Knight to cut the pressure! You've probably scared the man half to death!"
True to their word, the door opens and in steps the woman who attacked you ten days ago, her dullahan, and someone you don't recognize. So too does the originally oppressive atmosphere completely disappear from the room. The woman and her dullahan, Ethel and Knight you assume, haven't changed much. Knight looks exactly the same from last time, except that any injuries you gave it have since healed up. Ethel had her red hair tied up in a bun, wore a knee-length blue skirt, and a solid purple sweatshirt. Her arms were crossed as she looked between you and Anastasia, anger warring with shame on her face. Knight merely stood by its master's side, but you could see its free hand gripped in a tight fist.
The newcomer, on the other hand, was....hard to pin down.
His clothes were....honestly, you don't even know where to start. His big, wide-brimmed black hat, the pink-rimmed glasses, his...is that a robe? It was covered in belts, studs and otherwise, but at the end of the day, it was literally a black robe that went down to his feet.
Who wears a robe nowadays? To a hospital no less?
His face was just as strange. A full beard, mustache, and sideburns combo, the same color as his brown hair. Unlike Ethel, who looked like she was in her late twenties, this guy looked like he was in his late thirties. But he carried himself with this youthful energy, evidenced by the fact he was posing like a superhero.
The man clapped his hands as you felt the tension ebb from your body, "Before we begin introductions, I believe that someone here has something she wants to say." He turned towards Ethel with a big smile on his face.
When she didn't say anything, he whispered, "Ethel? That's your cue. Apologize."
The woman huffed and pointed her face towards the ceiling before quickly saying, "I'm sorry."
Ana chuckled, getting back onto your bed and sitting by your side before replying, "That didn't sound like she meant it. She did attempt to harm both me and my father after all."
"And she is acting very unprofessional for one of her standing," the man says this through clenched teeth, smile still firmly on his face, "Perhaps she isn't truly sorry. If that's the case, then maybe she'd like to take a trip back home to cool her head."
This gets Ethel to whip her head down to look the man in the eye. Her eyes are wide as she speaks with a panicked tone to her voice, "You wouldn't dare!"
"Ethel~," the man places a finger on her nose, "you know the rules. Act right, or get out. Now, apologize." His face is smiling, but you can feel the real threat behind his words.
Ethel clenches her fist, making her arms shake in anger as you see her pride war with her fear. Eventually, her fear wins out and she bows in your direction while saying in a very high pitched voice, "I'm sorry! I'm truly, terribly sorry for what I did! Please, forgive me!"
You...don't really know how to respond to this. Never did you imagine this would happen when you woke up today.
Ana, on the other hand, is absolutely loving this. She's smiling from ear to ear while clapping her hands, "Wonderful! Wonderful! I do believe she has appropriately apologized. What do you say, father? After all, you are the one who ultimately defeated her."
"W-well," you try not to stare at Ethel as she bows to you, "I-it's not really necessary. I mean, she didn't hurt us that badly."
Ana shakes her head while touching your cheek, "You are far too kind for your own good, father. But, I suppose you are correct. You are hereby forgiven for your discretion, Ethel. You may stand."
For some reason, you think Ana enjoyed saying that a bit too much. Either way, Ethel bows one last time before stepping backward until she's next to Knight. The dullahan's fist is clenching so hard that you can hear the metal creaking at this point. You don't think it will be apologizing anytime soon.
The man claps his hands again, "See, Ethel? Was that really so hard? Now, onto the matter at hand."
He raises a finger as he begins, "Mr. Craft, allow me to give you a proper introduction. My colleague and I are members of-"
"A sect of mages that operates in America," Ana interrupts while checking her nails for dust. She completely ignores the utterly floored look on your face, "I figured you would be visiting us soon. The death of an Eldritch, no matter how weak, would cause you to come out of hiding."
You glance between your daughter and the stranger, who's finger has lowered slightly at Ana stealing his thunder. His smile is still on his face though. He clears his throat, "Hmm, yes. Well deduced, young lady. My name is Mark, I am the Head of our Division. And this is my partner, HORUS!~" Mark poses with both of his hands held out behind him like wings while he bends forward.
Nothing happens.
Mark clears his throat, "I said, my partner HORUS!~" he makes the gesture again.
Still nothing.
"Hours! Horus! Come on, Hours! We practiced this!" He shouts while looking above your bed.
"Yes, but I never agreed to be a part of it," the voice of an old man comes from above you. You look up and come face to face with....is that an eagle?
"Greetings, Craft," aaand its beak just moved and words came out. "Horus" turns to your daughter, "I extend the same to you, your eminence."
"Accepted. It's good to see someone who knows proper etiquette," you can't help but feel hurt as Ana shakes Horus'...talon. The bird flies over to Mark as he stands up straight.
Mark holds out his arm for Horus to land on. You're pretty sure you can see the eagle looking at its master with as much annoyance as possible, "And why do you have your glamour on? We already dealt with the cameras. Take that before you embarrass the Organization any further."
Mark sighs, the smile still on his face, "Everyone's ruining my fun today." There's a snapping sound, and....reality skips.
You're not even going to try and deny it anymore, reality just fucking skipped and Mark is now wearing a standard business outfit, and you really need to sleep off this migraine.
Mark walks forward until he's on your left side. His partner starts to preen his wings, while Mark speaks, "Well since everyone has stolen my thunder today, I'll start explaining the other reasons why we have come to visit you. Firstly, allow me to add context to the misunderstanding that occurred between you, Ethel, and Knight over there. You see, she...overstepped. We merely wanted her to scout out the appearance of a new Eldritch Horror, see what the situation was, and only make contact if absolutely necessary."
He shoots a glare at Ethel, who looks down at the ground in shame. He turns back to you and continues, "Do not worry, she has been reprimanded and, as you saw, regrets her actions. Oh, and we did get your message. We got it loud and clear. And trust us, we have no plans of messing around with your neighborhood....for the most part."
A frown comes across your face, one that Mark sees. He holds up his hand in a placating manner, "Before you say anything, no we won't draw any kind of serious conflict to your home. Just like you, we want to prevent any type of harm or casualties being done."
You don't really have more to go off except his word, so you'll have to make do with that. You gesture for him to continue, but he instead waves towards his bird, "I'll let Horus handle the rest. He's better at giving concrete explanations."
"That's because I don't embellish," Horus says while rolling his eyes, as much as a bird can, "I'm going to be straight with you, Mr. Craft, we want you and your daughter to come work with us."
"....I'm sorry, can you repeat that?" he didn't say what you think he said, right?
"They are offering you a job, father," Ana crosses her arms, "and I am allowed to come with you. In short, they wish to keep an eye on us."
"Call it what you wish, but here are the facts of the matter," Horus flaps his wings a bit, "First, your father is unemployed and it won't be easy getting a job to sustain yourselves for very long. Second, your recent 'escapade' has clued many of the supernaturals in the area to your location. Most are going to leave you alone, but the ones that don't might cause you and your neighborhood trouble. Third, you need training, Mr. Craft. If you're going to defend your daughter from what's coming, then you need to be better than what you are now."
Horus holds one of his wings out towards his partner, "We offer all those things. A steady job, good payment, allies to assist you when you need them, physical and mental training, and the official protection of an Association of Mages. Few Mythics would attack you if they knew that fact. In return, we ask to observe both you and your daughter as long as you are under our employ. I believe this is a very satisfactory agreement."
"Ah, ah," Mark holds up a finger, "it is, but it is not one that they have to rush into." He reaches into his shirt pocket and takes out a tiny bell. It's round, gray, and about as big as a marble. It has a tiny black bow tied to its top. Mark drops it towards your hand, and you instinctively catch it, "We'll keep the offer open for three days. If you ever accept, just ring that bell four times. I'll come running and help you out from there."
He suddenly grabs your hand and shakes it vigorously, "I do hope you accept. Having you around will make things so much more fun!" his smile hasn't disappeared once since he came in here, and you can't help but feel creeped out by it.
Horus sighs, shaking his head as Mark starts heading towards the door, "You know you just creeped him out with that."
"You say that every time I greet someone new!" Mark says in frustration as he leaves out the door. Ethel falls into step behind him, but not before shooting you a look that says, while you might have forgiven her, she hasn't forgiven you. Her Knight does the same as it lifts its severed head up to stare at you as it leaves.
The door closes.
It's just you and Ana again.
You look down at Ana, still trying to process everything that happened, "Honey? Did I just get scouted by a sect of mages, one of which has a talking bird named Horus as a partner, and the other the woman who attacked us ten days ago?"
"Indeed you did, father," Ana says without a hint of hesitation.
"OK," you stare at the door for a bit, "Daddy is going to sleep this headache off, ok Ana?"
"Understood, father."
(The Mages have made contact with you! A New Job will be open once you're out of the Hospital!)
You will be out of the hospital tomorrow!
3 Months until Ana Matures:
Your Actions: 1 (1 Lost due to Hospital Stay):
[] Explore the Hospital: They won't really let you leave until you're given a clean bill of health...well physical health anyway. Better they don't know about your...problem, else they start asking questions you can't answer. (???)
[] Visit Someone: You're not the only one trapped in here for a while.
- [] Olly
- [] Volkar
- [] Barbara
- [] Chester
[] Go to a location: You can't go too far, but you can at least check out the rest of the facilities here.
- [] The Food Court
- [] The Indoor Park
- [] The Gift Shop
[] Spend time with Ana: She'll be with you the whole time for these two days.
- [] Ask about Belief
- [] Ask about Mythics
- [] Ask about her past
[] Read the Journal: Ana brought with her from home. She such a sweet girl. (Learn more about Ana and Eldritch)
Ana Actions: 1 (1 Locked to Watch Over Father):
[X] Watch over Father: It's to keep him safe...from himself if necessary. (+30 to Defensive Combat Rolls)
[] Contact your Followers: Telepathy sure is handy (Contact Isha and Mathew)
- [] Tell them to go and watch your house (???)
- [] Tell them to come to the hospital to watch father (Free up 1 Action, might freak out Howard)
- [] Something else (Write in...)
[] Go play with Chester: He is your friend after all. (Improve Chester SL)
[] Read with Father: Hospitals are a perfect place for this! (Gain Perks)
Howard Craft
Level 2 (+5 To Combat Rolls)
Child: Anastasia the Eldritch Abomination
Job: Jobless
Stats: Money 1.5, Sanity 10, Notoriety 6, Actions 2
Weekly Income: None
Current Food: 3/4
Items:
The Journal
Starship Troopers
Warhammer 40k
Star Wars
Horror Books
Red Cloth (From Shadow Creature)
Amulet
Known Adults/Supernaturals:
Volkar Harrowmont: 6/10
Barbara Harrowmont : 6/10
Maeve Harrowmont: 6/10
Children/Child Supernaturals:
Chester Harrowmont: 8/10
Acquaintances(That you can actually stand):
Olly Rivauld: 9/10
Devon Weston: 2/10
Level 2 (+5 To Combat Rolls)
Child: Anastasia the Eldritch Abomination
Job: Jobless
Stats: Money 1.5, Sanity 10, Notoriety 6, Actions 2
Weekly Income: None
Current Food: 3/4
Items:
The Journal
Starship Troopers
Warhammer 40k
Star Wars
Horror Books
Red Cloth (From Shadow Creature)
Amulet
Known Adults/Supernaturals:
Volkar Harrowmont: 6/10
Barbara Harrowmont : 6/10
Maeve Harrowmont: 6/10
Children/Child Supernaturals:
Chester Harrowmont: 8/10
Acquaintances(That you can actually stand):
Olly Rivauld: 9/10
Devon Weston: 2/10
Tranquil Fury: Colder than a walking fridge. Cold as a gun. (When activated gain a +20 to Combat rolls! Chance to negate Magic!)
Zen Sight: I Feel all, thus I See all (When activated, all enemy Stealth Rolls receive a -25 Penalty, and you gain a +25 Bonus to spotting them and Combat! Increases chance to Negate Magic!)
Zen Sight: I Feel all, thus I See all (When activated, all enemy Stealth Rolls receive a -25 Penalty, and you gain a +25 Bonus to spotting them and Combat! Increases chance to Negate Magic!)
Those who can't, teach better: You're not the best, but you are still a teacher. And you'll be dammed if anyone questions it. +15 to rolls when teaching your child and classroom
Middle School Drama: You've been around enough 13-16 year olds to know what they worry about at that age. +15 bonus to rolls when child hits puberty
Authoritative: Sometimes, tough love is the best love. +10 to rolls when laying down the law
Those fucking brats!: Why do they keep putting a tack on my seat? -10 to rolls to keep Sanity when doing job.
Low Risk Job: If a roll would increase Notoriety with a fail, add +10 to roll
Strong Willed: Either your willpower is harder to break than titanium, or you were insane to begin with to even THINK about raising a THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE as your child. No longer lose Sanity from Supernatural sources.
Knowledge of the Supernatural (Beginner): Turns out, there's an entire world that you are completely unaware of right under your nose! Heh, heh….uuuggghhh. +5 to Supernatural Investigations.
A Bond between Father and Daughter: Everything is better now! (Trust is Maxed Out! +15 to actions to Increase Trust and 1 Reroll for failed actions to increase Trust!)
Orator (Novice): You've got that commanding voice! (+10 to rolls to Inspire or Persuade others)
DODGE!: Best way to not get hit? Not get hit! (+10 to Defensive Combat Rolls)
Power of the Fist (Beginner): Your hands feel so fucking sore now! (+10 to Combat Rolls where you use your fist as weapons)
The Dice are kind...for today: The Dice Gods are satisfied. (+10 to any Failed Roll once a Day)
Moves like Jagger: You've got the Skills to pay the Bills! (+15 to Dating!)
Lucky Lamia Man: She's just into me. (+25 Resistance to Supernatural Seduction)
Insight (Novice): I can read you like a book. (+10 to Perception Rolls against people!)
PTSD: Protector Complex: I need to defend them! I won't let them die like the others! (Whenever you make a choice that would lead to someone being hurt or left alone due to your actions, I will roll 1d100 at a -30 penalty. It becomes -40 for children. If the roll is high enough for success, you will perform the action you chose, but the Perk will not disappear. If the roll is low enough for a fail, you will perform the opposite of your choice.)
A Golden Experience: You think faster than you move. (-25 Penalty to all actions for two weeks)
Lesser Eldritch Slayer: They bleed the same as mortals. (+20 Damage to all Lesser Eldritch)
Middle School Drama: You've been around enough 13-16 year olds to know what they worry about at that age. +15 bonus to rolls when child hits puberty
Authoritative: Sometimes, tough love is the best love. +10 to rolls when laying down the law
Those fucking brats!: Why do they keep putting a tack on my seat? -10 to rolls to keep Sanity when doing job.
Low Risk Job: If a roll would increase Notoriety with a fail, add +10 to roll
Strong Willed: Either your willpower is harder to break than titanium, or you were insane to begin with to even THINK about raising a THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE as your child. No longer lose Sanity from Supernatural sources.
Knowledge of the Supernatural (Beginner): Turns out, there's an entire world that you are completely unaware of right under your nose! Heh, heh….uuuggghhh. +5 to Supernatural Investigations.
A Bond between Father and Daughter: Everything is better now! (Trust is Maxed Out! +15 to actions to Increase Trust and 1 Reroll for failed actions to increase Trust!)
Orator (Novice): You've got that commanding voice! (+10 to rolls to Inspire or Persuade others)
DODGE!: Best way to not get hit? Not get hit! (+10 to Defensive Combat Rolls)
Power of the Fist (Beginner): Your hands feel so fucking sore now! (+10 to Combat Rolls where you use your fist as weapons)
The Dice are kind...for today: The Dice Gods are satisfied. (+10 to any Failed Roll once a Day)
Moves like Jagger: You've got the Skills to pay the Bills! (+15 to Dating!)
Lucky Lamia Man: She's just into me. (+25 Resistance to Supernatural Seduction)
Insight (Novice): I can read you like a book. (+10 to Perception Rolls against people!)
PTSD: Protector Complex: I need to defend them! I won't let them die like the others! (Whenever you make a choice that would lead to someone being hurt or left alone due to your actions, I will roll 1d100 at a -30 penalty. It becomes -40 for children. If the roll is high enough for success, you will perform the action you chose, but the Perk will not disappear. If the roll is low enough for a fail, you will perform the opposite of your choice.)
A Golden Experience: You think faster than you move. (-25 Penalty to all actions for two weeks)
Lesser Eldritch Slayer: They bleed the same as mortals. (+20 Damage to all Lesser Eldritch)
Your enemies are some kind of strange Shadow Creatures. Apparently they live in..well shadows and are currently watching your every move. You've encountered one of them twice. Once when it appeared on the roof of your car. Then again when you accidentally left Anastasia at home alone.
You have discovered that whatever the Shadow Creatures are, they can bleed. They can be killed.
You have discovered that Magic exist.
You have discovered something called Belief.
There's an Eldritch Monster underneath your school. It is currently asleep Indefinitely, unless someone else tries to wake it up.
You killed the Eldritch that was under Crossroads.
You've got evidence that suggest Barton has been performing rituals on children sent to stay there since the 1800s. They have a profile on Ana, and want to capture her for a sacrifice.
Ana knows something about the War between Humans and Mythics.
Olly and her parents are Lamia's.
You have discovered that whatever the Shadow Creatures are, they can bleed. They can be killed.
You have discovered that Magic exist.
You have discovered something called Belief.
You killed the Eldritch that was under Crossroads.
You've got evidence that suggest Barton has been performing rituals on children sent to stay there since the 1800s. They have a profile on Ana, and want to capture her for a sacrifice.
Ana knows something about the War between Humans and Mythics.
Olly and her parents are Lamia's.
The Cult is Gone. Crossroads will take 3 Months to rebuild.
Anastasia
Level 2 (+5 to All Combat Rolls)
Parent: Howard Craft
Monster Type: Eldritch Abomination
Stats: Alarm 3, Notoriety 3, Trust 10, Satiety 8
Items:
Basket Crib
Young Child's Plain Clothes
Human Psychology Book
Sociology Book
Government Systems throughout History Book
Days Until she Mature's Again: 3 Months
Friends:
Chester Harrowmont: 6/10 SL
Level 2 (+5 to All Combat Rolls)
Parent: Howard Craft
Monster Type: Eldritch Abomination
Stats: Alarm 3, Notoriety 3, Trust 10, Satiety 8
Items:
Basket Crib
Young Child's Plain Clothes
Human Psychology Book
Sociology Book
Government Systems throughout History Book
Days Until she Mature's Again: 3 Months
Friends:
Chester Harrowmont: 6/10 SL
THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE: A baby eldritch horror that could grow up to be one of the deadliest things in all of existence isn't exactly something you can keep hidden from the supernatural crowd. As it grows into its powers, Child Notoriety will become easier to raise.
Human Form (Child): Need to look the part if you want to play the part. You have a humanoid form that allows you to blend in. No penalties to interactions with mortals, but a -15 to all rolls to use your powers. You now have a five year old form. +5 to interactions with other children.
Eldritch Form: Tentacles are optional. You have an eldritch form that lets you unleash your true power. +20 to rolls to use your powers, but any mortals you come in contact with immediately go insane unless they have sufficient willpower.
Aura of Horror: It's not my fault I literally smell like the end of the world! -15 to all rolls to remain hidden from supernatural entities.
Supernatural Senses: I see you! +15 to all rolls to sense supernatural entities.
Prodigy(Reading): Your eye's just fly across the page! Once you hit toddler age, +15 to all rolls to maintain information from reading.
Potential Unlocked: Now is the time to train! (As long as you are in Child state, gain a +15 to gaining a new Perk or Power)
Human's Will to Live(Beginner): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! (+5 to Rolls when fighting a losing battle)
Put your trust in me: I have your back. (+5 to persuading others)
Spiral Power: How does it work?: No seriously, how the Hell does it work? (+10 to all Howard's Belief based Rolls)
A Loyal Following: They believe in me and only me. (Ana has two extremely Loyal Followers who she can order to complete task for her at any time. You will need to meet this Followers before Howard can do anything about them.)
Human Form (Child): Need to look the part if you want to play the part. You have a humanoid form that allows you to blend in. No penalties to interactions with mortals, but a -15 to all rolls to use your powers. You now have a five year old form. +5 to interactions with other children.
Eldritch Form: Tentacles are optional. You have an eldritch form that lets you unleash your true power. +20 to rolls to use your powers, but any mortals you come in contact with immediately go insane unless they have sufficient willpower.
Aura of Horror: It's not my fault I literally smell like the end of the world! -15 to all rolls to remain hidden from supernatural entities.
Supernatural Senses: I see you! +15 to all rolls to sense supernatural entities.
Prodigy(Reading): Your eye's just fly across the page! Once you hit toddler age, +15 to all rolls to maintain information from reading.
Potential Unlocked: Now is the time to train! (As long as you are in Child state, gain a +15 to gaining a new Perk or Power)
Human's Will to Live(Beginner): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! (+5 to Rolls when fighting a losing battle)
Put your trust in me: I have your back. (+5 to persuading others)
Spiral Power: How does it work?: No seriously, how the Hell does it work? (+10 to all Howard's Belief based Rolls)
A Loyal Following: They believe in me and only me. (Ana has two extremely Loyal Followers who she can order to complete task for her at any time. You will need to meet this Followers before Howard can do anything about them.)
Physical Augmentation: Get Fit! (When activated, add +15 to Physical Combat)
Telekinesis/Telepathy: I can read your mind, and throw you around like a ragdoll! (When activated +15 to all Mental and Physical Combat)
Rituals: I hereby summon thee....whatever your name is. (Can perform rituals to someone Eldritch creatures)
Biological Augmentation: My body is a weapon! (When activated, +30 to Physical Combat)
Spider Legs: Crawling on Walls! Long Reach! Impalement! (When activated, can climb up buildings and otherwise without having to resort to flying! Also, adds a +15 to Combat Rolls.)
Energy Ball: Fire not included (+10 to all Combat Rolls)
Telekinesis/Telepathy: I can read your mind, and throw you around like a ragdoll! (When activated +15 to all Mental and Physical Combat)
Rituals: I hereby summon thee....whatever your name is. (Can perform rituals to someone Eldritch creatures)
Biological Augmentation: My body is a weapon! (When activated, +30 to Physical Combat)
Spider Legs: Crawling on Walls! Long Reach! Impalement! (When activated, can climb up buildings and otherwise without having to resort to flying! Also, adds a +15 to Combat Rolls.)
Energy Ball: Fire not included (+10 to all Combat Rolls)
- Location
- Nottinghamshire, England
Yeah, probably a good idea.
Craft Actions;
[X] Visit Someone: You're not the only one trapped in here for a while.
- [X] Volkar
[X] Go play with Chester: He is your friend after all. (Improve Chester SL)
The latter action is because I WANNA' SEE SOME ACTUAL ANÆSTER* FLUFFY-WUFFINESS DAMNIT!
I mean seriously, as far as I've seen, NOONE seems to be capitalising on this night blatantly obvious ship!
*: My name for Anastasia Craft X Chester Harrowmont
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Evaunit02mark1
S-s-smell the Prey, S-s-start the Hunt.
What's the pay?
And there had better be benefits.
And a Union.
I'm willing to negotiate on leave time but that's it.
And there had better be benefits.
And a Union.
I'm willing to negotiate on leave time but that's it.
BurningLaugh
Shape Shifting Master of Hiatus
- Location
- The Land of Retconnia
5 hours in and Howard is leading a workers' revolt against the corrupt celestial bureaucracy
- Location
- PA
...Personally? I feel like they're going to want us to do that pact thing and start learning MAGIC! Which will be...Scary if you ask me.
On the other hand...It's a way around our current woes, it's just a question of what's better in the long-run...
I'm of two minds. On the one hand, safety in the mob. On the other hand, getting pulled into said mob's fights. And Ethel who may or may not still want to settle the score with us...Personally? After going back and refreshing my memory on her 'introduction' I'm inclined to kick that offer to the curb, if only because I'm trying to decide how...'Normal' that sort of behavior is amongst Mages, and frankly I'm not feeling hopeful that we'll not get in any more fights, frankly...And also the chance of her trying to start crap with us again should we 'have the gall to refuse such a generous offer'.
On the other hand...It's a way around our current woes, it's just a question of what's better in the long-run...
I'm of two minds. On the one hand, safety in the mob. On the other hand, getting pulled into said mob's fights. And Ethel who may or may not still want to settle the score with us...Personally? After going back and refreshing my memory on her 'introduction' I'm inclined to kick that offer to the curb, if only because I'm trying to decide how...'Normal' that sort of behavior is amongst Mages, and frankly I'm not feeling hopeful that we'll not get in any more fights, frankly...And also the chance of her trying to start crap with us again should we 'have the gall to refuse such a generous offer'.
BurningLaugh
Shape Shifting Master of Hiatus
- Location
- The Land of Retconnia
Not everyone walks the earth with a being from another dimension/universe by their side.
BurningLaugh
Shape Shifting Master of Hiatus
- Location
- The Land of Retconnia
[X] Go to a location: You can't go too far, but you can at least check out the rest of the facilities here.
Last time I went to the park and met someone I encountered death and challenged them to a game of chess for my immortal soul/
[X] Contact your Followers: Telepathy sure is handy (Contact Isha and Mathew)
- [X] The Indoor Park
Last time I went to the park and met someone I encountered death and challenged them to a game of chess for my immortal soul/
[X] Contact your Followers: Telepathy sure is handy (Contact Isha and Mathew)
- [X] Have them start expanding the connections of the cult (finding new members, learning about potential assets, expanding powerbase, etc)
- Location
- Philippines
wonder if theres a SCP foundation here would he get abducted or attempted abduction
[X] Explore the Hospital: They won't really let you leave until you're given a clean bill of health...well physical health anyway. Better they don't know about your...problem, else they start asking questions you can't answer. (???)
[X] Go play with Chester: He is your friend after all. (Improve Chester SL)
[X] Go play with Chester: He is your friend after all. (Improve Chester SL)
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
Current tally...and man those are very few votes.
I'm not complaining mind you. I just thought there would be more.
Anyway, I'll keep the vote open until tomorrow at 7:00 AM CST.
I'm not complaining mind you. I just thought there would be more.
Anyway, I'll keep the vote open until tomorrow at 7:00 AM CST.
