Threads Of Destiny(Eastern Fantasy, Sequel to Forge of Destiny)

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Do we have to post the talismans in the same post we voted for the tapestry issue? Or can we just post the talismans in a new post?
 
You're right in that the D rank qi regen works when Elegy is active, but it does not need to be used on an ally of Bond 4 or greater to get the effect. As long as the technique is being used, our allies of Rank 4 get that D rank qi regen.
Fakepriest looks at domain effects on front page.
Ha. You're right. Nowhere said that Elegy should be used on ally, just active. Well, flat Qi increase it is then.
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)

Hm, maybe we can get a defensive talisman for Hanyi the smal glass canon. She always seems to get hurt.
 
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"Maybe," Ling Qi said. The jade was partially locked, revealing only a few tantalizing bits of information, it was the a recipe for a potent breakthrough elixir meant to aid in achieving the fourth realm and the opening of the middle dantian. Heart's Dream elixir it was called.

But the information encoded within was clouded from her sight. It was going to take time to puzzle through, but even what scraps she could make out told her that it's ingredients would not be easy to acquire. It looked like she might have picked up a new long term project to be done with Suyin.
Eventually, Suyin will have to have an intervention with Ling Qi. Dumping even more valuable projects and recipes on her is only making the other work she's doing take longer!

In all seriousness though, Suyin having a recipe to help the creation of the middle dantian and breaking through to the 4th realm will only make her more valuable to the Sect. And the Sect will appreciate it all the more.
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)

I don't know what I would want for a talisman yet, but I agree with the idea of one talisman for each spirit.
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)

For my liminal realm navigation idea:

[X][talisman] Dream Drenched Compass:
-[X] Perceptiveness, Survival: A Navigational aid for use in the Liminal Realm

The Hui would very likely have something like this and I think that a compass that doesn't seem to point anywhere in the material Realm but can navigate you through the dream sounds really cool.

Another one I like that I didn't create:
[X][talisman] A mirror that appears full of shimmering mist
-[X] Enhances abilities that involve shifting things in and out of Dream
 
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Adhoc vote count started by Killer_Whale on Dec 19, 2020 at 6:40 PM, finished with 57 posts and 10 votes.


Clear consensus on the tapestry, but not many talisman ideas yet.
 
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[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)

Ok, so i still like the idea of giving each spirit 1 talisman. There are nice zhengui ideas here already and i saw some cool ideas for liminal talismans for sixiang, so ill post a Hanyi idea instead:

[X][talisman] Silver Circlet (for Hanyi)
-[X] Combat Perception


im not sure if the (for Hanyi) is needed, but i dont want people to mistake this for a second LQ combat perception talisman.
I considered a speedboost too, but she already has a movement tech and she is also fairly fast already, so i went for combat perception instead.

(Btw. regarding a flat +Qi talisman: we asked yrs before and he doesnt want to give those for LQ. I assume he wont do it for zhengui either)

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[X][talisman] A mirror that appears full of shimmering mist
-[X] Enhances abilities that involve shifting things in and out of Dream

[X][talisman] Dream Drenched Compass:
-[X] Perceptiveness, Survival: A Navigational aid for use in the Liminal Realm

[X][talisman] Liminal Scrying Mirror
-[X]Enhances scrying and allows one to peer and step into the Liminal Realm

[X][talisman] Practicioner's Divining Rings, a set of large inscribed rings that offer much of the benefit of a more traditional stationary scrying setup for the practitioner on the move.
-[X] When channeling a divination art across the rings, they serve to stabilize and enhance the connection offering the user much finer control, and additionally aid in piercing any illusions or barriers that may bar one's sight.
 
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In terms of distribution of talismans, I'd like one for Zhengui, one for Sixiang, then one utility for Ling Qi. Hanyi did get her very nice dress fairly recently, so it's only fair, given Zhengui's currently suck and Sixiang has literally nothing.

Also guys, try to make talismans that do things, rather than being just 'number go up'. Things like +Qi are boring D:

Hanyi's Dress:

Pale Night Gown:

An elegant white dress with a midnight blue underlayer and swirling embroidery patterns reminiscent of wind and clouds. With a full length hem, flowing sleeves, and a closed collar, it is perfect for a demure young lady.

+25 to Physical Armor, +15 to Health, +5 to Poise and Speech

-Midnight Scattering: Once per combat, the user may activate the dress, which turns briefly black. They gain a +40 Bonus to physical armor against the attack which is currently hitting them.

Zhengui's Random Trash Talismans:

Flaming Frond Sash:

This small sash is made from a single tropical leaf, and covered with enticing fire artwork that seems to dance as it moves. Physically worn by Zhen.

+5 to qi.
+3 bonus on Hit of Fire and Wood Arts.

Ashen Branch Necklace:


This thick necklace is shaped like a tangle of roots and vines, but on inspection is actually composed entirely of fused ash. A trace of it rubs off when you touch it, but it never seems to wear down. Physically worn by Gui.

+3 to qi.
+3 bonus on Armor when a Fire or Wood Art is active.
 
Well, for a more interesting slightly mystery-boxy Sixiang item, maybe something like:

[x][talisman] A mirror that appears full of shimmering mist
-[x] Enhances abilities that involve shifting things in and out of Dream


I considered a speedboost too, but she already has a movement tech and she is also fairly fast already, so i went for combat perception instead.
I'm not really seeing the value of giving her combat perception? Like, it's fairly tangential to her focus, as well as, as Xeph said, being a fairly boring statstick. I'm not even sure how that would show up given she doesn't really do any perception stuff.
 
In terms of distribution of talismans, I'd like one for Zhengui, one for Sixiang, then one utility for Ling Qi. Hanyi did get her very nice dress fairly recently, so it's only fair, given Zhengui's currently suck and Sixiang has literally nothing.
I agree with this, though I'd also be fine with one for Zhen, one for Gui, and one for Six.
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)

[X][talisman] Flask of Spirits (for Sixiang)
-[X] Improves Dispel. If someone actually imbibes a significant amount from it all their effects are Dispelled and they immediately fall asleep. This has no effect on Cyan or above.

The special effect is meant to be a noncombat usage. Force a captive to drink it, trick someone into doing it, or just have them do it willingly so as to enter the dreamscape for Sixiang to interact with them on. The sleep itself isn't magical and they will awaken just as easily as they would any other time.
 
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Oh yeah FYI guys, don't forget you can vote for multiple talisman options, the only restriction is that you can only submit one original idea per person.

...Unless I'm completely wrong and Yrs plans to collate them for a later vote, but there's nothing indicating that.
 
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Sorry I'm not sure I'm following. So the multiplier means in the upcoming auction the items will be worth more/less? So if we get the positive multipliers the talismans will be stronger? And weaker for the negative multipliers?
 
Sorry I'm not sure I'm following. So the multiplier means in the upcoming auction the items will be worth more/less? So if we get the positive multipliers the talismans will be stronger? And weaker for the negative multipliers?

Xia Lin will also be claiming stuff that she's interested in, like Ling Qi was in the update and with the talismans, but the vast majority of all the loot will be going to auction. With the tapestry, Ling Qi is essentially ceding part of her share of the auction proceeds to Xia Lin in exchange, due to its value.
 
Sorry I'm not sure I'm following. So the multiplier means in the upcoming auction the items will be worth more/less? So if we get the positive multipliers the talismans will be stronger? And weaker for the negative multipliers?
In short: If we take the tapestry then we give Xia Lin more of the talismans we are selling. Thus we get less money from the auction.

Strength does not come into it.
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)

+Meng opinion appears to not actually require selling the tapestry to them so sure, I like getting something for nothing.
 
Adhoc vote count started by Killer_Whale on Dec 19, 2020 at 7:12 PM, finished with 72 posts and 14 votes.

  • [X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)
    [X][talisman] Sash
    -[X] +Projection, allows the user to apply taunt effect on projections and constructs
    [X][talisman] Dream Drenched Compass:
    -[X] Perceptiveness, Survival: A Navigational aid for use in the Liminal Realm
    [X][talisman] A mirror that appears full of shimmering mist
    -[X] Enhances abilities that involve shifting things in and out of Dream
    [X][talisman] A Loupe with several lens options
    -[X] Craft and Formations
    [X][talisman] Silver Circlet (for Hanyi)
    -[X] Combat Perception
    [X][talisman] Flask of Spirits (for Sixiang)
    -[X] Improves Dispel. If someone actually imbibes a significant amount from it all their effects are Dispelled and they immediately fall asleep. This has no effect on Cyan or above.


Several new talisman options now.
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)
 
[X] Claim the tapestry as part of your share and give the Meng right of first refusal(-.5 multiplier to loot auction value. +1 Meng opinion)
 
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