Ascent: Fiendish Redemption Quest

A great and hideous forge surrounded by malformed and broken bodies, the screams of the damned echo over the roar of sickly green flame. The souls of men fall and are remade, reforged into the image of their tormentors, thus is the fate of all who are condemned. The birthplace of Devilkind

Your first memory is of this place, the day of your birth...

At that time you were weak, bearly formed, a Lemure, the least of your kind. Consumed by pain and hatred, you managed to perform some task that allowed you to be promoted, even if you still rank amongst the Lesser Devil. You are not unique, there are several just like you, any personality you possess a mere remnant of the soul used to create you. Even then you do possess some distinction from the rest of devil kind.

What are you?


All choices provided possess inherent strengths and weaknesses, some will not be stated.

Unless otherwise stated all choices possess the following, abilities may be upgraded.

Forged of Fire: As the fires of Hell gave you life, no lesser flame can harm you. Only the green fires of Hell and the Abyss or the Golden flames of High Heaven and the other good realms may burn you.

The Deal: You may form a binding contract with a willing mortal, it does not need to be with their soul. Both sides must fulfill their end of the bargain.

Mortal Guise: You may shift into a weaker form that resembles a mortal, allowing you to walk amongst them for a time. You cannot perform certain actions or use certain powers while disguised.


[ ] Leveloch (Warmonger Devil)
- Forged pure and simply for combat, the Ashen forest of Malebolge was your home for much of your memory. A towering fusion of knight and rider the segmented bottom half of your metallic body resembles a beetle with large bladed legs. Wielding a barbed net and wicked trident, you rode forth and slaughtered the enemies of Hell with no remorse. Your master was Moloch, the Ashen Bull and General of Hell's armies.

Spoiler: Leveloch Traits

Construct Form: Although you are a True Devil your body is molded after a construct, greatly improving your endurance and combat ability, not available while disguised. (+ 10 to combat rolls)

Hellstrider: Your legs are made of stronger metal than the rest of your body. They're immune to all damage and grant immunity to ground-based environmental hazards, not available while disguised.

Trophy Taker: Upon slaying a powerful enemy you may attempt to take a trophy from its body, these trophies will grant various bonuses when displayed in your lair.

Restricted Mind: You were not crafted for things outside of war, research is more difficult and requires twice as many successes.

[ ] Mnemor (Memory Devil)
- Keeper of secrets and thief of memories, the Library of Hell, the great swamp known as Stygia was where you dwelled. Thin, pale, and deformed, your tall form easily strikes fear with long claws and a proboscis-like tongue snaking out from your descended jaw. Your milky-white eyes and ghastly appearance belies a cunning intellect and powerful mastery of the mind. When some memories are too much to bear you can be found to ease their pain, for a price. Your master is Geryon, the Source of Lies and the Betrayer.

Spoiler: Mnemor Traits

Easily Forgotten: You are difficult for others to hold in their mind; when you leave someone's sight, they have a 50% chance to forget ever seeing you, all details are forgotten and they will possess only vague memories of something happening at all. This ability can be turned on and off.

Memory Siphon: Your tongue is your most powerful weapon, anyone struck by it will forget the last minute and you have an opportunity to view their memories, and consume or modify one, helpless and willing individuals may have multiple memories affected, not available when disguised.

Eidetic Memory: You possess perfect memory, able to recall all information and memories you've seen with perfect clarity. Research is easier and requires half as many successes.

Fleeting Visage: Your true form is harder to conceal than most, your disguise can only hold up for 20 minutes before is requires 2 hours to recharge.

[ ] Hesperian (Accomplice Devil)
- A schemer and corruptor through and through, the sprawling prison of Dis was your dwelling. Tall and handsome, you could easily pass for a human were it not for the red coloration of your skin, your horns, and snake like eyes. Your serpentine tongue works for your benefit as you weave a web of lies and deceit to corrupt the powerful, bringing them to the threshold of heal through their actions. Your master is Dispater, Asmodeus's Eye, and Master of the Tower.

Spoiler: Hesperian Traits

Truthful Deceiver: You lie as easily as you breathe, and are quite good at using the truth to wave the strongest of lies. (+15 to attempts to trick others)

Serpent Form: When troubled you may enter the form of a two-headed serpent, granting you an advantage in combat at the cost of your other abilities. (+5 to combat while in Serpent Form, and gain poison)

Charm Person: Once a day, you may attempt to make one person think of you as a close ally for 6 hours. They will be friendly towards and interpret all you do in the best possible way unless you do something outright malicious.

Physically Frail: You are weak, even amongst the Lesser. (-15 to combat outside of Serpent Form, physical buffs are half as effective)

[ ] Magadaz (Gambling Devil)
- A master of coin and chance, the endless vault of Erebus was your domain. A horned man crafted from the finest gold, if slightly warped from proximity to the flames of hell, few can match your skill at games of chance or your 'creative' bookkeeping. Devoted yet easily distracted, you are far more cunning and intelligent than even other Devils give you credit for, until even they wander into your carefully laid traps. Your master is Mammon, the Twice Fallen, and Treasurer of Hell.

Spoiler: Magadaz Traits

Double Down: You are a master of probability, to the point your luck seems unnatural. On any action, you mad give yourself a penalty up to -25 and grant yourself a bonus equal to the penalty on another action that turn.

Risk Aura: Few can resist your offers to play, even if they don't know it. All enemies within 50 feet of you have a 25% chance of being affected by your aura, those under your aura's influence must roll twice and take the worse result on all actions.

The Gamble: Instead of binding contracts a Magadaz offers a gamble in exchange for their services, each side offers up something or gives conditions and engage in a game, the loser must pay up, the winner is not required to do anything.

Easily Distracted: You grow bord far too easily, certain actions will be blocked for a turn at random intervals.

[ ] Maagav (Host Devil)
- The relentless pursuit of the swarm on blackened wings, the uppermost realm of Hell, the judgment place known as Avernus, was your home. You are a hunter of souls, seeking and retrieving those who attempt to escape their punishment in the realms below. With wicked talons and diseased breath, all who eluded your masters were dragged back unto perdition. Your master is Barbatos, the Wiseman of the Wilds and keeper of the key to Hell's gate.

Spoiler: Maagav Traits

On Tattered Wings: Four large vulture-like wings grant you the ability of flight, not available while disguised.

Noxious Breath: The pure corruption in your breath sickens most beings, giving all who breathes it in a -10 penalty on all actions, not available while disguised.

Master of Capture: You specialize in bringing your targets in kicking and screaming. (+10 on all attempts to capture an enemy)

Shared Swarm: You are meant to work with others of your kind. (-10 When fighting alone unless capturing, Host Devils will have an easier time finding you.)

That is the only designation you've truly known, no name or identity of your own, you see nothing wrong or abnormal about this, it is natural for Devils. A few scant years ago you never would have even thought about your lack of identity, ever since you've come to this realm things have changed so quickly. A foolish mage summoned you for a service, you took advantage of his foolishness and now he spends eternity within Hell. Since then you've wandered this realm to do Hell's work.

What kind of realm have you been summoned to?

[ ] A kingdom on the brink of civil war
- The king is nearing death, and the moment he does his sons will tear the kingdom apart to claim it for themselves.

[ ] One ruled with an iron fist
- A powerful tyrant controls this land and the people live in fear.

[ ] A land in recovery.
- A great disaster shook the foundations of this land, and it is still rebuilding.

[ ] A land of steam and gears
- Strange machines and bizarre technology rule the day here.

[ ] Write-in
- Or perhaps something even stranger?


It was in the time that it happened, that you were changed forever...

The day a spark of goodness was awakened, and you liked it.

What caused this change?

[ ] Accidentally saving someone
- During your wandering, you met a man who attempted to rob your disguised form. After killing him and raiding his hideout you found some people being held for ransom, you never intended to rescue them, but it felt good all the same...

[ ] Unintended charity
- At one point you made a mistake, loathe as you are to admit it, and some coin you came across wound up in the hands of some starving people. Thanks to that they managed to get the food they needed, soon after a strange sensation began to enter your chest...

[ ] Wise words
- The sermon wasn't intended for you you doubt the man even knew you were there, but the words he spoke brought forth something from deep within you. You must understand...

[ ] Write-in
- Or was it something else?


Since then things have never been the same, new thoughts and desires completely alien to you have wormed there way inside like some form of wholesome corruption, and you find yourself not wanting to resist, in fact, you want to further it along...

You wish to become good...

Soon after that revolution hit you you noticed them, the changes, small but present. You can no longer feel your connection to your master, or Hell at all. There is no choice for you now...

You're becoming something... new...

In the intervening time, you've managed to find a place your yourself away from prying eyes, a place you can hopefully be safe, it isn't much, but it will do...

Where did you establish your lair?

Lairs are locations you've turned into your base of operations, the specific benefits, and upgrades of a lair will be revealed in time. The specific nature of a lair will be determined by the setting you decide on. You can gain a new lair later if you wish.

[ ] An abandoned home
- The original owners are long dead or gone, and the locals avoid it for fear of ghosts.

[ ] An abandoned tower
- A central location with an excellent view of the surrounding area.

[ ] A cave
- Outside of town, only animals will bother you here.

[ ] A sewer cistern
- Beneath the city, and you can turn your sense of smell off.

[ ] Write-in
- There are many suitable locations, perhaps another can be found?

From here your seeming impossible mission begins, you only hope you're able to make some progress before your master sends something to see what happened and learn of your betrayal.

Appearance: Slightly over six feet tall and extremely gaunt wearing the tattered robes of a holy man or wise scholar. Two ridge-like protrusions erupt from your ghoulish skull, seemingly sightless milk-white eyes watch with a calculating gaze over a descended jaw and lolling, probing tongue that can reach several feet in length. Withered, long arms ending in sharpened points ready to eviscerate whatever encounters your hideous form, and remembers such an encounter.

Appearance Disguised: An old, blind man in worn black robes, despite is advanced age and poor seeming health moves with a strange strength and grace almost unnatural.

Spoiler: Traits and Powers

Forged of Fire: As the fires of Hell gave you life, no lesser flame can harm you. Only the green fires of Hell and the Abyss or the Golden flames of High Heaven and the other good realms may burn you.

The Deal: You may form a binding contract with a willing mortal, it does not need to be for their soul. Both sides must fulfill their end of the bargain.

Easily Forgotten: You are difficult for others to hold in their mind; when you leave someone's sight, they have a 51% chance to forget ever seeing you, all details are forgotten and they will possess only vague memories of something happening at all. This ability can be turned on and off.

Memory Siphon: Your tongue is your most powerful weapon, anyone struck by it will forget the last minute and you have an opportunity to view their memories, and consume or modify one, helpless and willing individuals may have multiple memories affected, not available when disguised.

Eidetic Memory: You possess perfect memory, able to recall all information and memories you've seen with perfect clarity. Research is easier and requires half as many successes.

Fleeting Visage: Your true form is harder to conceal than most, your disguise can only hold up for 25 minutes before it requires 1 hour and 50 Minutes to recharge.

Lay on Hands: You now wish to help, and your touch now beings aid where once was harm, you can magically heal one person on your turn, lowering their injuries by one level of severity.

Punishment Made Flesh: Devils are made to punish, and to be punished. You gain a proporsional boost to actions taken against someone whose sins you are familiar with.

Basic Construction: You have learned the basics of construction, no more flaming stones. +10 to Construction actions.

Greenstone's Bane: As a result of your expert knowledge on the inner workings of the Greenstone Mining Company all non-combat actions in opposition to them have a +10.

Way of the Broken Gaze: A combat style developed by a rouge Mnemor Devil, a hit and hit and assassination style. +10 to sneak attacks and attempting to disengage from combat.

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A ruined tower in the center of the slum, apparently it was once the home of a powerful wizard named Arnas who was killed during the invasion, perhaps there could be secrets you could find...

Spoiler: Lair Traits

Sightline: This lair has a good view of the city, +10 to searches within the city.

Secrets Within: Can search this lair for special projects, can backfire.

Bad History: People tend to avoid this place, you rarely need to deal with unwanted visitors.

Library: You've added a library, +5 to all research actions.

Supply Room: You've added a supply room, +5 to all construction actions.

The once-great city of Highmount was officially founded two hundred years ago when the enigmatic Bowers family formally laid claim to a large series of ruins carved into the Covenstone Mountains, citing the value of its deposits of both gems and jade. In the years since great strides have been taken to try and restore the once great Halls.

They are of decidedly Non-Human origin, however, beyond that, it is difficult to ascertain their origin. The architecture contains elements of ancient Dwarf, Gnome, and Drow influence; with strange runes in an as of yet untranslated language. During the invasion, Highmount was hit hard and much of the remaining runes were destroyed, leading many to fear that the city's origins will never be discovered.

In the time since the invasion and the dissolution of the Empire, several factions have arisen to claim power.













There could easily be more factions you don't know about yet, best to keep an eye out.


These are the areas you know about within Highmount.