Also really need to up our Agility and Empathy because those are the current weak points of Lind and upping them will increase all of his stats save health and qi pool.
Dueling Fate
- Thread starter KreenWarrior
- Start date
[X] A core in your stomach is worth pills in the future. Take in the power now, you have earned it.
- Location
- Australia
Be the arrogant young master you always dreamed of being!
- Location
- India
- Pronouns
- He/His
[X] A core in your stomach is worth pills in the future. Take in the power now, you have earned it.
So we got 9 actions left to get both of the sigils for the sect. 8, if we talk to the Ghost and 5 if we take one more trip with Captain Yang.
We're at 15/30 in the middle stage of consecration, the first stage needed 15 to complete. I guess the last one need 45, or it could even be 60 if it's doubled instead? So we need 60-75 successes.
We'll be rolling 5 set of 8d10 and with a threshold of 7. Seems like the set of dice increased after we got to the Mid consecration stage, it used to be four so that's neat. That's ~4 cultivation actions required?
If saving the demon core wins I doubt we'll have time to get something out of it before time runs out. If there is an alchemist in the sect that can work with demon cores it's probably going to be available after Lind is accepted.
It might even be better to get a talisman out of the core if that wins, as any benefit from a pill would have to be better than 1 free action, taking the core now, + 2 AP (find alchemist + get funds to pay alchemist)
We're at 15/30 in the middle stage of consecration, the first stage needed 15 to complete. I guess the last one need 45, or it could even be 60 if it's doubled instead? So we need 60-75 successes.
We'll be rolling 5 set of 8d10 and with a threshold of 7. Seems like the set of dice increased after we got to the Mid consecration stage, it used to be four so that's neat. That's ~4 cultivation actions required?
If saving the demon core wins I doubt we'll have time to get something out of it before time runs out. If there is an alchemist in the sect that can work with demon cores it's probably going to be available after Lind is accepted.
It might even be better to get a talisman out of the core if that wins, as any benefit from a pill would have to be better than 1 free action, taking the core now, + 2 AP (find alchemist + get funds to pay alchemist)
The pill option will mean more people getting involved and a loss of secrecy. Both are things I don't like.
But it also means showing patience, a crucial skill for a hunter.
[X] You can use every ounce of cultivation you can muster. A delay will be worth it. You will seek a refiner who can work with demon cores.
But it also means showing patience, a crucial skill for a hunter.
[X] You can use every ounce of cultivation you can muster. A delay will be worth it. You will seek a refiner who can work with demon cores.
Pretty much everyone can see or knows the fact Lind is using an empire technique. But learning how to do it safely and without help is a good priority to work on, Lind should probably be self sufficient that feels like something he would value.
Maybe some kind of stone or fire fist tech? We've almost exlusively been cycling at the Earth/Fire and the other times it seems Lind has just been cycling ambient Qi, so maybe we'll get a earth/fire affinity after finishing the Consecration stage?
We should definitely hit the sect library for more cultivation knowledge and techs when we get in.
We could try and get a hunger technique or something like that, it would really fit the character build and theme of a hunter/warrior plus the whole empire cultivation.
[X] A core in your stomach is worth pills in the future. Take in the power now, you have earned it.
Vote Closed
- Location
- Earth
@KreenWarrior @Wynter Do we get a malus if we try and cultivate at the same spot more than once in the same turn e.g. if we cultivate at the mudpots towards consecration twice?
Monkeying Around
- Location
- Australia
You stare at the core in your hands, the miasma rolling through your fingers, wrapping around them like tendrils as it tries to keep its shape together and stop itself from falling to the floor. Instinctively, you're drawn to it, canines bared, drool slipping down your chin. Each second you wait the miasma hardens, thickens, your time slowly fading.
You need to decide.
Eventually, the core forms into a solid obsidian shard, pulsing with purple veins as you slip it into your coat and the opportunity fades away and so does your hunger.
"Do you know what you'll be doing with it?" Bai Ping asks as you crouch down to remove your knife from the now decaying Demon's flesh.
"Not yet," You admit with a grunt as you tear the knife out of the corpse, noting that not all the Demon seems to be leaving this mortal plane, and you beckon Ping over to take a look. "The Ghost suggested that I return to him once I'd hunted the demon, I might make his acquaintance again soon."
Bai Ping's expression assumes its unreadable mask once more at that, but he relents after a moment. The bard squats down next to you, picking up one of the demons' claws, holding it up against the sunlight. "Not all the demon leaves once it's been vanquished, some of the parts, alongside the core linger. People can pay a pretty silver for them as crafting materials, or trinkets." He takes three of them, leaving the other two to you, perhaps more than fair given that he's also let you take the core.
Materials Gained
Demon Talons (Fire/Demon Qi) x 2
"Lind," He says as you pocket the claws as well. "Be mindful of getting too involved with The Ghost."
Roll Insight - 4d10 - 4 5 4 3 – No Success!
"He's the only person at the sect who knows how to use the cycling technique he's given me." You grunt dismissively as you feel the warmth of the core brush against your chest, though you try to reassure him. "I doubt he's going to harm me a few weeks after helping."
Bai Ping falls silent at your words as you look to see the last few wisps of the hand fade away, the area around it still poisoned by its blight, but hopefully not one which will last long with its absence.
"Good work, both of you."
The two of you look up in the direction of the new voice to see a monkey hanging from a tree, his tail curled around it. No, you realize, not a monkey, but a man with a tail and tufts of fur on his arms. Sideburns frame his wrinkled face and a battered a hat hangs from his head. As he hangs upside down and the pair of you watch as he claps excitedly before swinging from the branch and landing in front of you. As he walks forward you recognise the clothes of the sect, the clothes you have yet to wear in exchange for your familiar garb.
"I know Master Zhen and Shao Suyin said to expect the both of you to be in the process of accomplishing a task. But such courage!" The monkey crows excitedly, his tail wiggling behind him as he beams at you both. Suddenly he is in between you both, circling Bai Ping and you like he is inspecting a particularly interesting specimen. "Yes! A wonderful pair of initiates the two of you might make."
Bai Ping holds stock still as he picks up on the Monkey's speech before you as he launches himself into a swift bow. "Your words are far too kind, honored Elder. We simply did what we felt was right."
Then the strange monkey-man is in front of you. You meet his gaze, and your spiritual senses extend by instinct. In a breath, you find… it is as if you are at the base of a mountain, looking up. And the top is shrouded by the clouds.
The Monkey hums in response to Bai Pings words, thought with an amused glance in your direction he says. "Though perhaps one of you was more motivated than the other."
Is he aware of your deal with The Ghost? Your cycling of course, was no real secret, having spread like gospel around the town, though you thought the words you had exchanged as he assigned you this task had been more hidden that you realise.
The Monkey clasps you both on the shoulder. "Good work, the both of you. Dedicate yourself to your paths and push forward."
With that he walks between both of you and leaps towards the mountains, soaring into the air with a single bound. Disappearing in seconds. You glance at Bai Ping and hold your gaze as you realise that his pendant is out of his robes, and a token has been placed. You reach for your own and find it outside your clothes, one half now filled.
You look at a token of white wood, filling half of the pendant, on it a blooming flower pulsates softly.
"Pure of spirit." Bai Ping says as he stares at his own in wonder.
Pure of spirit, the drive to do good for the community, for others. The Hand and the demon it came from had attacked the town and hurt those you know. Together, you had overcome your fear the night you saw it and Bai Ping had faced demons of his own as he aided you. The two of you proving your worth as cultivators, and as people.
The two of you wander back to the town, tired, hurt, but brimming with confidence as you know you're halfway to earning your place in this sect.
Pick Three Actions for the second half of Week 3 – You have 9 Actions left before the Trials End
Sect/Training Actions
[] The seniors are still offering introductory lessons, the cultivator is always happy to take on new recruits. Go with him and explore the art of cycling Qi, and growing your spiritual capabilities. Now that you have chosen another style in place of the sect you are still welcome to come and cycle the ambient Qi, but you will receive no instruction.
-[] List what you will cycle into (Stage, Technique etc)
[] Jin Jiayi told you to come back whenever you wished for more lessons in the art of combat, go test yourself in the ring against your fellows. (Random Encounters, Train in the Valiant Champion Style)
[] There are always jobs in the town seek out employment and grow your skills… and your wallet. (Potentially develop skills, monetary reward, ???)
-[] Meet with the seamstress. Sewing requires diligence, patience and a steady hand, qualities you have in abundance.
-[] The butcher is looking for someone with a strong hand to cut spirit meat.
-[] The local crafter needs some small tasks done. Who knows what you might pick up?
-[] The innkeeper of the Dragon's Wing was happy with your impromptu efforts. Zhen is willing to let you work under him again.
- [] The Immortal Kitchens often have requests which they look for aspiring hunters and sect members to complete. You will go and examine their job board.
[] The guards have a shooting range for Archery, work to develop your skills in preparation for future hunts.
[] You already have some skill in the art of cultivation, and you're recently found a Qi spot, go forth and cycle.
-[] Write in where and what you are cycling towards.
[] You have recently come into need of a pillmaker, try to find one in the sect.
[] You have a shard in your possession, and you want pills. How hard can making pills be?
Social Actions
[] Vijaya Paranthapa has yet to return from her expedition.
[] Lord Li Jiang, is always accompanied, although lately you can see that Qing Liao, the woman who suggested you introduce yourself too him has been shunned to the outskirts of his circle.
-[] Introduce yourself to Li Jiang,
-[] Qing Liao has recently taken to working for the local crafter, catch her after a shift.
[] Liu Zhiquiang has returned back to the sect in triumph. He is celebrating at the inn, join him and offer congratulations.
[] Medhi has come into possession of some seeds for spiritual plants and wishes to try his hand at gardening. Aid him in this endeavor.
[] Bai Ping is still recovering and tending to his wounds. He is currently resting in the Inn.
[] A stranger has come to the sect and challenged Senior Jin to an exchange of pointers. The match will be public and aspirants are invited to attend.
[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
[] Surely there are others in the sect that you could make the acquaintance of, take a walk and see who you find. Or, who finds you. (???)
Personal Actions
[] The markets are home to a great range of things from weapons, charms and from what you've heard even Qi techniques. Go and peruse the market to see what you can find.
[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
[] You are a hunter, above all else. Go and search for some quarry.
-[] Search the surrounding forests (D8) - Low chance of spirit aspected beasts,
-[] Search the Mudpots,
[] Back in the port city there is always work for skilled labourers and you often see some of your fellow initiates, leaving for the day to complete tasks, you could find work at the docks.
[] The Immortal Kitchens are home to meals of all manner. If you can afford them of course. (Immortal meals are worth 5 Silvers. This cost can be offset by bringing your own game.)
Special Events
[] There is a festival going on in the city honouring 'The Goddess', you could take in the city and celebrate your victory over The Hand.
[] A merchant caravan is looking for protectors as it heads east to other markets, Wu Chanying has informed them that you are an acceptable fit, if you are willing to join. (2 Actions)
WIll also note, if you would like to invite people to events or activities, just add who with a subvote and we'll roll availability
You need to decide.
Eventually, the core forms into a solid obsidian shard, pulsing with purple veins as you slip it into your coat and the opportunity fades away and so does your hunger.
"Do you know what you'll be doing with it?" Bai Ping asks as you crouch down to remove your knife from the now decaying Demon's flesh.
"Not yet," You admit with a grunt as you tear the knife out of the corpse, noting that not all the Demon seems to be leaving this mortal plane, and you beckon Ping over to take a look. "The Ghost suggested that I return to him once I'd hunted the demon, I might make his acquaintance again soon."
Bai Ping's expression assumes its unreadable mask once more at that, but he relents after a moment. The bard squats down next to you, picking up one of the demons' claws, holding it up against the sunlight. "Not all the demon leaves once it's been vanquished, some of the parts, alongside the core linger. People can pay a pretty silver for them as crafting materials, or trinkets." He takes three of them, leaving the other two to you, perhaps more than fair given that he's also let you take the core.
Materials Gained
Demon Talons (Fire/Demon Qi) x 2
"Lind," He says as you pocket the claws as well. "Be mindful of getting too involved with The Ghost."
Roll Insight - 4d10 - 4 5 4 3 – No Success!
"He's the only person at the sect who knows how to use the cycling technique he's given me." You grunt dismissively as you feel the warmth of the core brush against your chest, though you try to reassure him. "I doubt he's going to harm me a few weeks after helping."
Bai Ping falls silent at your words as you look to see the last few wisps of the hand fade away, the area around it still poisoned by its blight, but hopefully not one which will last long with its absence.
"Good work, both of you."
The two of you look up in the direction of the new voice to see a monkey hanging from a tree, his tail curled around it. No, you realize, not a monkey, but a man with a tail and tufts of fur on his arms. Sideburns frame his wrinkled face and a battered a hat hangs from his head. As he hangs upside down and the pair of you watch as he claps excitedly before swinging from the branch and landing in front of you. As he walks forward you recognise the clothes of the sect, the clothes you have yet to wear in exchange for your familiar garb.
"I know Master Zhen and Shao Suyin said to expect the both of you to be in the process of accomplishing a task. But such courage!" The monkey crows excitedly, his tail wiggling behind him as he beams at you both. Suddenly he is in between you both, circling Bai Ping and you like he is inspecting a particularly interesting specimen. "Yes! A wonderful pair of initiates the two of you might make."
Bai Ping holds stock still as he picks up on the Monkey's speech before you as he launches himself into a swift bow. "Your words are far too kind, honored Elder. We simply did what we felt was right."
Then the strange monkey-man is in front of you. You meet his gaze, and your spiritual senses extend by instinct. In a breath, you find… it is as if you are at the base of a mountain, looking up. And the top is shrouded by the clouds.
The Monkey hums in response to Bai Pings words, thought with an amused glance in your direction he says. "Though perhaps one of you was more motivated than the other."
Is he aware of your deal with The Ghost? Your cycling of course, was no real secret, having spread like gospel around the town, though you thought the words you had exchanged as he assigned you this task had been more hidden that you realise.
The Monkey clasps you both on the shoulder. "Good work, the both of you. Dedicate yourself to your paths and push forward."
With that he walks between both of you and leaps towards the mountains, soaring into the air with a single bound. Disappearing in seconds. You glance at Bai Ping and hold your gaze as you realise that his pendant is out of his robes, and a token has been placed. You reach for your own and find it outside your clothes, one half now filled.
You look at a token of white wood, filling half of the pendant, on it a blooming flower pulsates softly.
"Pure of spirit." Bai Ping says as he stares at his own in wonder.
Pure of spirit, the drive to do good for the community, for others. The Hand and the demon it came from had attacked the town and hurt those you know. Together, you had overcome your fear the night you saw it and Bai Ping had faced demons of his own as he aided you. The two of you proving your worth as cultivators, and as people.
The two of you wander back to the town, tired, hurt, but brimming with confidence as you know you're halfway to earning your place in this sect.
Pick Three Actions for the second half of Week 3 – You have 9 Actions left before the Trials End
Sect/Training Actions
[] The seniors are still offering introductory lessons, the cultivator is always happy to take on new recruits. Go with him and explore the art of cycling Qi, and growing your spiritual capabilities. Now that you have chosen another style in place of the sect you are still welcome to come and cycle the ambient Qi, but you will receive no instruction.
-[] List what you will cycle into (Stage, Technique etc)
[] Jin Jiayi told you to come back whenever you wished for more lessons in the art of combat, go test yourself in the ring against your fellows. (Random Encounters, Train in the Valiant Champion Style)
[] There are always jobs in the town seek out employment and grow your skills… and your wallet. (Potentially develop skills, monetary reward, ???)
-[] Meet with the seamstress. Sewing requires diligence, patience and a steady hand, qualities you have in abundance.
-[] The butcher is looking for someone with a strong hand to cut spirit meat.
-[] The local crafter needs some small tasks done. Who knows what you might pick up?
-[] The innkeeper of the Dragon's Wing was happy with your impromptu efforts. Zhen is willing to let you work under him again.
- [] The Immortal Kitchens often have requests which they look for aspiring hunters and sect members to complete. You will go and examine their job board.
[] The guards have a shooting range for Archery, work to develop your skills in preparation for future hunts.
[] You already have some skill in the art of cultivation, and you're recently found a Qi spot, go forth and cycle.
-[] Write in where and what you are cycling towards.
[] You have recently come into need of a pillmaker, try to find one in the sect.
[] You have a shard in your possession, and you want pills. How hard can making pills be?
Social Actions
[] Lord Li Jiang, is always accompanied, although lately you can see that Qing Liao, the woman who suggested you introduce yourself too him has been shunned to the outskirts of his circle.
-[] Introduce yourself to Li Jiang,
-[] Qing Liao has recently taken to working for the local crafter, catch her after a shift.
[] Liu Zhiquiang has returned back to the sect in triumph. He is celebrating at the inn, join him and offer congratulations.
[] Medhi has come into possession of some seeds for spiritual plants and wishes to try his hand at gardening. Aid him in this endeavor.
[] A stranger has come to the sect and challenged Senior Jin to an exchange of pointers. The match will be public and aspirants are invited to attend.
[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
[] Surely there are others in the sect that you could make the acquaintance of, take a walk and see who you find. Or, who finds you. (???)
Personal Actions
[] The markets are home to a great range of things from weapons, charms and from what you've heard even Qi techniques. Go and peruse the market to see what you can find.
[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
[] You are a hunter, above all else. Go and search for some quarry.
-[] Search the surrounding forests (D8) - Low chance of spirit aspected beasts,
-[] Search the Mudpots,
[] Back in the port city there is always work for skilled labourers and you often see some of your fellow initiates, leaving for the day to complete tasks, you could find work at the docks.
[] The Immortal Kitchens are home to meals of all manner. If you can afford them of course. (Immortal meals are worth 5 Silvers. This cost can be offset by bringing your own game.)
Special Events
[] There is a festival going on in the city honouring 'The Goddess', you could take in the city and celebrate your victory over The Hand.
[] A merchant caravan is looking for protectors as it heads east to other markets, Wu Chanying has informed them that you are an acceptable fit, if you are willing to join. (2 Actions)
WIll also note, if you would like to invite people to events or activities, just add who with a subvote and we'll roll availability
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- Location
- Australia
There will be a malus, quasi law of diminishing returns, but also because it'll hopefully entice you to try and find other spots
CedeTheBees
Probably high right now
- Location
- Somewhere
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[] A merchant caravan is looking for protectors as it heads east to other markets, Wu Chanying has informed them that you are an acceptable fit, if you are willing to join. (2 Actions)
God I'm tempted. It could make us enough cash to turn the core into something really nice.
God I'm tempted. It could make us enough cash to turn the core into something really nice.
[X] Party Turn!!
-[] Liu Zhiquiang has returned back to the sect in triumph. He is celebrating at the inn, join him and offer congratulations.
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
-[] There is a festival going on in the city honouring 'The Goddess', you could take in the city and celebrate your victory over The Hand.
What it says on the tin!
-[] Liu Zhiquiang has returned back to the sect in triumph. He is celebrating at the inn, join him and offer congratulations.
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
-[] There is a festival going on in the city honouring 'The Goddess', you could take in the city and celebrate your victory over The Hand.
What it says on the tin!
CedeTheBees
Probably high right now
- Location
- Somewhere
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[] Plan: Getting Down To Business
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
-[] You have recently come into need of a pillmaker, try to find one in the sect.
-[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
--[] Search for Qi Sites near water.
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
-[] You have recently come into need of a pillmaker, try to find one in the sect.
-[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
--[] Search for Qi Sites near water.
We kinda really need to talk to the ghost, also give the resources we have and thematically I think going into Fire cultivation would be cool and useful. As well as ironic given that a person from a wintery place would become fire aspected, plus the whole fire consumes thing fits with our style from the scary Ghost.
[] Plan: Embracing the Fires of Life
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
Kinda already locked into this.
-[] You have a shard in your possession, and you want pills. How hard can making pills be?
We have a high Insight of 4, this is something we could become good at long term.
-[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
--[] Search for Qi Sites aligned with fire.
[] Plan: Embracing the Fires of Life
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
Kinda already locked into this.
-[] You have a shard in your possession, and you want pills. How hard can making pills be?
We have a high Insight of 4, this is something we could become good at long term.
-[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
--[] Search for Qi Sites aligned with fire.
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CedeTheBees
Probably high right now
- Location
- Somewhere
- Pronouns
- They/Them
My dude I have never seen a bigger trap option in my life....
[] Plan: Alchemical Affinity
-[] The Ghost told you to come find him once you'd defeated the Hand, now that you have you should report to him with your shard and see what he has to teach you.
-[] You have a shard in your possession, and you want pills. How hard can making pills be?
-[] Go and see what the sect has for you, explore to your hearts content (D100)
--[] Search for Qi Sites near water.
I want that water site tho. We already have a fire one.
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