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Ascension, A D-List Supervillain Quest [CK2]

Ascension; A Villain Quest

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Ascension, a Science-Fantasy kitchen sink played with the CK2 rules, and where your goal is to rise through the ranks of villainy from the very bottom, where you'd honestly be lucky to get away with a mugging. But! You have a brilliant plan involving shoddy lab equipment, magical blood, and haphazard genetic modification to start to overcome some of your more glaring weaknesses.

You're absolutely convinced this is your best idea, and that in no way whatsoever it could go wrong.
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    • Spicy Serious

    Spicy Serious

    Divinely Devilish
    Location
    U.S
    The city is quiet tonight, the mana lamps burn a quiet blue. Hooked into the ley-lines that most of the citizenry can feel gently humming underneath the streets.

    You quietly entrench yourself further into your oversized coat. The night air is frigid, and it's all the better to keep your face hidden from the stray few who wander the warehouse district at this hour. Tonight's your golden opportunity, you had to break more than a few rules, but it'll be worth it in the end.

    You keep your sights set on the path ahead, thumbing the warm vial in your pocket, at least the glass spares it from your touch, otherwise this would be much harder.

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    Who are you:
    [] Name

    What do you look like:
    [] Place Image Here

    Where did you come from:
    [] A servant to the Saint-Lord of this city
    [] The eldest child of a Magus House
    [] A street rat since birth
    [] A Fledgling in the city's Temple

    Pick Two

    [] Generous Soul
    -This person can't help but find the time to help the downtrodden, at times to their own detriment. (+2 Diplomacy, +10 Opinion)

    [] Lady Luck's Favorite
    -This person's fortune tends to go well, nothing too outside the nor, but they'll be finding stray money on the ground more often. (+5 to all future rolls)

    [] Zealot
    -The type to never let what they hold true be sullied, or decried. This person's beliefs are held close to their heart and they'll loudly proclaim such to the heavens, and likely die for whatever cause they've chosen. Their determination borders on mental illness. (+2 Personal Combat, +1 Martial, +10 to appropriate rolls. Certain actions will be automatically be taken)

    [] Laid back
    -Often with a easy-going attitude, and a mellow approach to situations, the Laid back person has an easier time seeing the situation before them, if having trouble focusing their attention on the more…solid subjects. (+3 Diplomacy, -1 Learning)

    [] Paper Pusher
    This person's time has been spent at a desk, and they've adapted to such an environment well. Able to move paperwork across their desk quicker than most. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning)

    [] Shadowy
    -For one reason or another this person's become adept at moving through the shadows, and keeping their eyes peeled for whoever else might be lurking in them. (+2 Intrigue, +1 Learning)

    [] Studious
    -This person is simply inherently able to put their nose to the grindstone, and quite enjoys it. Perhaps a bit too much, often becoming obsessive over work at the expense of themselves. (+3 Learning, +1 to all rolls except Personal, -1 to Personal)

    [] Three Moves
    -A knack for games, a love for sport, whatever it is this person has a thirst for outmaneuvering their enemies. (+2 Martial)
    You may pick more than two Positive Traits, but for every Positive Trait after the second you must also pick a Negative Trait


    [] Wrathful
    -This person's quick to anger, and quicker still to want to act upon it, often allowing it to push them into situations without thinking, and becoming quite abrasive. (+2 Personal Combat, -2 Martial, -1 Diplomacy)

    [] Lustful
    -The…finer, things in life are what's for them. Even at the detriment of things such as "Subtlety" or "Restraint" (+2 Diplomacy -2 Intrigue, -1 Learning)

    [] Single-Minded
    -This person obsesses. To a ridiculous, unhealthy degree. Thankfully over the years they've learned how to shift their focus, but they still feel the urge to complete whatever it was they set out to do before changing focus. (+2 to focused Actions, every Turn you must pick one Action group to have two actions in, the rest will be restricted to one)

    [] Weak
    -Be it brittle bones, a lack of exercise, or simply a lacking will. This person's physically weak, though they've taken the chance to hone their minds. (+2 Learning, -2 Personal Combat)

    [] Rival
    There's a certain someone, they've seemed to mirror you for most of your life. And while you haven't (yet) brought yourself to hate them, there's still a burning passion in you to see them beaten by you. This has pushed you higher, but now you have a thorn in your side… (+2 to all Stats, gain a Rival who will act against you, and mirror your growth to an extent. Do what you can to outpace them.)

    Assign Stats:
    15, 4, 14, 14, 11, 15
    [] Diplomacy:
    [] Martial:
    [] Stewardship:
    [] Intrigue:
    [] Learning:
    [] Personal Combat:

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    AN; Welcome to Ascension, First four Posts reserved, please vote in Plan format.
     
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    • Name: Francisca Ferra
    Aliases: N/A
    Age: 21
    Gender: Female
    Health: 4/4
    Occupation: Freelancer/General Neerdowell
    Public Opinion: Unknown

    Stats;
    Diplomacy: 12+2+2-1=15
    Martial: 15+2+1+2-2+2=20
    Stewardship: 14+2+2+2=20
    Intrigue: 15+2+2+2=23
    Learning: 16+2+1+3+1+2+2=27
    Personal Combat: 6+2+2+2+2-2=12
    Ambition
    -This person has a fire burning in their heart, they have a goal they seek to achieve with near reckless abandon. (+2 to all Stats)

    Null
    -A rarity among rarities, a twist in genetics has corrupted their structure far enough that magic seems completely unable to flow through them, and magical objects and ingredients tend to drain of their power in their possession without protection. (+Unable to use Magic, +Unable to use Enchanted items, +A large portion of spells that effect their body are outright ignored)

    Maddened Attempts
    -Science is an art, and artists are mad, therefore the best kind of scientists are mad ones. And while this person may lack any sort of training or talent for the scientific arts, they more than make up for it with sheer maddened, dedicated effort. (+10 to Science! Rolls)

    Lady Luck's Favorite
    -This person's fortune tends to go well, nothing too outside the nor, but they'll be finding stray money on the ground more often. (+5 to all future rolls)

    Zealot
    -The type to never let what they hold true be sullied, or decried. This person's beliefs are held close to their heart and they'll loudly proclaim such to the heavens, and likely die for whatever cause they've chosen. Their determination borders on mental illness. (+2 Personal Combat, +1 Martial, +10 to appropriate rolls. Certain actions will be automatically be taken)

    Paper Pusher
    This person's time has been spent at a desk, and they've adapted to such an environment well. Able to move paperwork across their desk quicker than most. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning)

    Studious
    -This person is simply inherently able to put their nose to the grindstone, and quite enjoys it. Perhaps a bit too much, often becoming obsessive over work at the expense of themselves. (+3 Learning, +1 to all rolls except Personal, -1 to Personal)

    Shadowy
    -For one reason or another this person's become adept at moving through the shadows, and keeping their eyes peeled for whoever else might be lurking in them. (+2 Intrigue, +1 Learning)

    Wrathful
    -This person's quick to anger, and quicker still to want to act upon it, often allowing it to push them into situations without thinking, and becoming quite abrasive. (+2 Personal Combat, -2 Martial, -1 Diplomacy)

    Weak
    -Be it brittle bones, a lack of exercise, or simply a lacking will. This person's physically weak, though they've taken the chance to hone their minds. (+2 Learning, -2 Personal Combat)

    Rival
    -There's a certain someone, they've seemed to mirror you for most of your life. And while you haven't (yet) brought yourself to hate them, there's still a burning passion in you to see them beaten by you. This has pushed you higher, but now you have a thorn in your side… (+2 to all Stats, gain a Rival who will act against you, and mirror your growth to an extent. Do what you can to outpace them.)

    Wild Magic
    -They somehow have harnessed Wild Magic, normally limited in flexibility but powerful in use, who knows what a sapient mind could do with such?
    (+Wild Magic)

    Fledling Blooded (Giga Eel)
    -The blood of a Great Beast flows through them. Their constitution, and physical prowess no doubt enhanced by whatever blood is in their veins. Though it's doubtful that these are the only changes.
    (+2 Intruige, +2 Martial, +Wounded Trait Fades twice as fast)
     
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    • Income and Assets
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    • Income: N/A
    Savings: 280$

    Assets;
    -The Warehouse
    Located in the abandoned part of the warehouse district, this is where you live and work. I'm fine condition, though spartan in almost every way.
    —A sturdy Fab Kit
    With Enchantments made to last, this thing will actually be something you can handle without fear of frying. Marketed for small garages and factories, this should help you make some of what you need.
     
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    • Blueprints and Inventions
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    • Blueprints;
    -Eletrical Storage Device(ESD)
    A crude device as big as your chest and as heavy as a small child. It'll store about...half as much non-Magical electricity as you can. Though it'll pretty quickly fry with too high a voltage coming in quickly, so don't try to use it to catch a Magus' lightning bolt. You could probably affix some straps to it and it'll work fine-ish as a backpack.


    Inventions;
    ESD(x1)
     
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    • [X] Plan poor talking battle maniac
    []Seoyoon



    [] A Fledgling in the city's Temple
    [] Zealot
    -The type to never let what they hold true be sullied, or decried. This person's beliefs are held close to their heart and they'll loudly proclaim such to the heavens, and likely die for whatever cause they've chosen. Their determination borders on mental illness. (+2 Personal Combat, +1 Martial, +10 to appropriate rolls. Certain actions will be automatically be taken)
    [] Shadowy
    -For one reason or another this person's become adept at moving through the shadows, and keeping their eyes peeled for whoever else might be lurking in them. (+2 Intrigue, +1 Learning)
    [] Lady Luck's Favorite
    -This person's fortune tends to go well, nothing too outside the nor, but they'll be finding stray money on the ground more often. (+5 to all future rolls)
    [] Wrathful
    -This person's quick to anger, and quicker still to want to act upon it, often allowing it to push them into situations without thinking, and becoming quite abrasive. (+2 Personal Combat, -2 Martial, -1 Diplomacy)

    [] Diplomacy:4 -1 3
    [] Martial:14 +1 -2 13
    [] Stewardship:11 11
    [] Intrigue:14 +2 16
    [] Learning:15 +1 16
    [] Personal Combat:14 +2 +2 18
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    I suppose I'll start things off.
     
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    [x] Plan From Streets to the Skies
    [] Name- Luca Colton
    []
    [] A street rat since birth

    Pick Two
    [] Lady Luck's Favorite
    -This person's fortune tends to go well, nothing too outside the nor, but they'll be finding stray money on the ground more often. (+5 to all future rolls)

    [] Paper Pusher
    This person's time has been spent at a desk, and they've adapted to such an environment well. Able to move paperwork across their desk quicker than most. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning)

    [] Three Moves
    -A knack for games, a love for sport, whatever it is this person has a thirst for outmaneuvering their enemies. (+2 Martial)
    [] Lustful
    -The…finer, things in life are what's for them. Even at the detriment of things such as "Subtlety" or "Restraint" (+2 Diplomacy -2 Intrigue, -1 Learning)

    Assign Stats:
    x15, x4, x14, x14, x11, x15
    [] Diplomacy: 11 +2(Lustful)= 13
    [] Martial: 15 +2(3 Moves)= 17
    [] Stewardship: 15 +2(Paper Pusher)= 17
    [] Intrigue: 4 -2(Lustful) = 2
    [] Learning: 14 -1(Lustful) +1(Paper Pusher)= 14
    [] Personal Combat: 15
     
    [X] Plan Insidious Nerd
    -[] Cecilia Laurens
    -[] I'll leave this for someone else to determine that likes the build.
    -[] A Fledgling in the city's Temple

    Positive Traits:
    -[] Lady Luck's Favorite
    -[] Paper Pusher
    -[] Shadowy
    -[] Three Moves

    Negative Traits:
    -[] Weak
    -[] Rival

    Stat Assignment: 15, 4, 14, 14, 11, 15
    -[] Diplomacy: 11 +4 = 15
    -[] Martial: 4 +6 = 10
    -[] Stewardship: 15 +6 = 21
    -[] Intrigue: 15 +6 = 21
    -[] Learning: 14 +8 = 22
    -[] Personal Combat: 14 +2 = 16
     
    [X] Mad genius in the making

    [ ] Francisca



    [] A street rat since birth

    [] Lady Luck's Favorite
    -This person's fortune tends to go well, nothing too outside the nor, but they'll be finding stray money on the ground more often. (+5 to all future rolls)
    [] Zealot
    -The type to never let what they hold true be sullied, or decried. This person's beliefs are held close to their heart and they'll loudly proclaim such to the heavens, and likely die for whatever cause they've chosen. Their determination borders on mental illness. (+2 Personal Combat, +1 Martial, +10 to appropriate rolls. Certain actions will be automatically be taken)
    [] Paper Pusher
    This person's time has been spent at a desk, and they've adapted to such an environment well. Able to move paperwork across their desk quicker than most. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning)
    [] Studious
    -This person is simply inherently able to put their nose to the grindstone, and quite enjoys it. Perhaps a bit too much, often becoming obsessive over work at the expense of themselves. (+3 Learning, +1 to all rolls except Personal, -1 to Personal)
    [] Shadowy
    -For one reason or another this person's become adept at moving through the shadows, and keeping their eyes peeled for whoever else might be lurking in them. (+2 Intrigue, +1 Learning)
    [] Wrathful
    -This person's quick to anger, and quicker still to want to act upon it, often allowing it to push them into situations without thinking, and becoming quite abrasive. (+2 Personal Combat, -2 Martial, -1 Diplomacy)
    [] Weak
    -Be it brittle bones, a lack of exercise, or simply a lacking will. This person's physically weak, though they've taken the chance to hone their minds. (+2 Learning, -2 Personal Combat)
    [] Rival
    There's a certain someone, they've seemed to mirror you for most of your life. And while you haven't (yet) brought yourself to hate them, there's still a burning passion in you to see them beaten by you. This has pushed you higher, but now you have a thorn in your side… (+2 to all Stats, gain a Rival who will act against you, and mirror your growth to an extent. Do what you can to outpace them.)

    [] Diplomacy:11-1+2=12
    [] Martial:14+1-2+2=15
    [] Stewardship:14+2+2=18
    [] Intrigue:15+2+2=19
    [] Learning:15+3+1+2+1+2=24
    [] Personal Combat:4+2-1+2+2-2=7
     
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    [X] Plan Celestia Sphere
    -[X] Celestia Sphere
    -[X]
    [X] Generous Soul
    [X] Lady Luck
    [X] Lady Luck's Favourite
    [X] Shadowy
    [X] Rival
    [X] Lustful

    [X] Diplomacy: 14+2+2+2+2=22
    [X] Martial: 11+1+2+2+2=18
    [X] Stewardship: 4+2+2=8
    [X] Intigue: 15+2-2+2+2=19
    [X] Learning: 15+1-1+2+2=19
    [X] Personal Combat: 14+2+2+2=20
     
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    do guns exist what is the level of tech and weapons because when i think fantasy my mind goes to medieval fantasy first?
     
    woody12 said:
    do guns exist what is the level of tech and weapons because when i think fantasy my mind goes to medieval fantasy first?
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    The tech level is what you'd expect out of modern day reality. Only instead of working through scientific methods, everything is built with magic at it's core.

    So for the example of guns, instead of working off of gunpowder and such, they're what happened when an Enchanter got cheeky and decided to put a Combustion Spell at the back of a tube, then shoved a rock in said tube before activating the Enchantment.
     
    [X] Plan poor talking battle maniac

    Because Slime Isekai memes
     
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