One of the base Effects of being a Demon, immunity to Mind Control, trying to make her speak a language of your choosing would be controlling her
Green Flame Rising (Exalted vs Dresden Files)
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One of the base Effects of being a Demon, immunity to Mind Control, trying to make her speak a language of your choosing would be controlling her
He is yeah, one moment while I edit in to make that clear.
Ok then, I guess we have our first two major splendors scheduled - one for Lydia, and one for Molly. We need more reagents, and Lydia needs to buy her 5 dot charm.
So, Raksha and Neverborn. We are totally going to see Abyssals running around at some point, aren't we?
I am still saying that in the mixed universe, Starborn are almost certainly people meant to be Sidereals. The worrying part of this is that some of the Outsiders might be Maidens Neverborn analogues.
... I don't think he's actually present at all for the scene?
Now that we know about Archive, we should use something of hers to learn everything there is to know about Exalted that has been written down. If nothing else to make sure that Molly is not on the list of Oblivion War's targets. Which she might be.
[X] Plan gathering allies
-[X] We should contact the Venatori, they are natural allies and experts in this kind of thing
--[X] Have Michael write a note to the Archive, requesting a meeting at a neutral territory of her choosing regarding her primary function. Co-sign it with your name. Write down your number so she can contact you.
-[X] Bring in Harry, he is uniquely equipped to deal with these things
--[X] At the very least he should be told about his inherent power, so he's not ignorant of it and forces scheming about it.
--[X] Use Harry's birth certificate as a focus to discern the full information on what Starborn are, and give him the information in a secure way (i.e. inside your Sanctuary). If no birth certificate is available, use a recreation of a night sky at the time of Harry's birth.
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fictionfan
Please sir, may I have some Meows?
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If we do hopefully they are the rebellious sort that make mirrors bleed in their presence. That means that we don't have to worry about them.
BoredMan
Dinosaurs came in many flavors. Like potato chips.
I'm down. Really they can't afford not to work with us because we aren't going to stop hunting Outsiders and at some point we are going to get in each others way.
[X] Plan gathering allies
[X] Plan gathering allies
Wdym?
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fictionfan
Please sir, may I have some Meows?
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Old joke. Abyssals in other editions would gain resonance when they disobeyed the world destroying cause of their Never-born masters which would steadily make them more and more uncomfortable to be around. So the joke was if you see a Abyssal and the mirrors start screaming/bleeding/etc then you had nothing to worry about he likely just saved a bus worth of school children.
However if you meet an Abyssal he seems like a normal person be very afraid he likely kills a few people every morning to keep the resonance down.
Of course it doesn't actually work that way in EvWod.
BoredMan
Dinosaurs came in many flavors. Like potato chips.
People should already know that Molly has Intellectus of some sort since we told the spy ridden WC and Gard knew she had something going on, guessing it may have been a spirit and undoubtably reported it to Odin. So they would think they either have/had a leak a mole or our method(s) are even more widereaching then expected.
So don't call asking for Odin it will only complicate things even more.
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This is really leading from one thing to another.
Do you really want to contact the Venatori now, when we also have decided to contact the Summer Court?
We have plans this month, escalating side-quests like this might lead to us missing them.
Do you really want to contact the Venatori now, when we also have decided to contact the Summer Court?
We have plans this month, escalating side-quests like this might lead to us missing them.
BoredMan
Dinosaurs came in many flavors. Like potato chips.
It may allow us to work this out even faster if we had help.
Then again your right we should be able to do the Vegas thing then come back to this. Lily should be fine in the meantime.
Unless Nemesis freaks out if he hears of our interaction with Lily and decides to escalate after we hit his other shard in Vegas lol. This is the problem with fighting a hivemind type enemy.
They may even be willing to lend us a hand or advice at least with the Vegas shard you never know.
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But exalted in exwod capped on difficulty 9
Yeah, if something would have been DC 10, say if you had no difficulty modifiers you would just not get to roll that at all.
We could try to do this in reverse. Target the followers, not the gods. A combination of
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor strikes at the social connections that link its targets to the world. Roll Manipulation
+ Expression against difficulty (10 – Splendor's rating) when this curse strikes at a valid
individual. They lose a number of dots of Allies, Backup, Contacts, or Mentor equal to the
successes rolled, with the losses split up in whatever way the Splendor's owner desires. The lost
dots return at a rate of one per story as people realize they don't know what drove them apart in
the first place and come drifting back.
The Splendor strikes at the social connections that link its targets to the world. Roll Manipulation
+ Expression against difficulty (10 – Splendor's rating) when this curse strikes at a valid
individual. They lose a number of dots of Allies, Backup, Contacts, or Mentor equal to the
successes rolled, with the losses split up in whatever way the Splendor's owner desires. The lost
dots return at a rate of one per story as people realize they don't know what drove them apart in
the first place and come drifting back.
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor embodies the act of forgetting that a particular thing exists, such as "vampires,"
"laws," "the fact that Clark Kent is Superman," or "pain." It causes anyone it targets to become
unable to remember that the specified thing exists. The maximum duration this forgetfulness can
last (assuming it doesn't abate because the target fulfilled some condition built into the Splendor)
is one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot
Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
The Splendor embodies the act of forgetting that a particular thing exists, such as "vampires,"
"laws," "the fact that Clark Kent is Superman," or "pain." It causes anyone it targets to become
unable to remember that the specified thing exists. The maximum duration this forgetfulness can
last (assuming it doesn't abate because the target fulfilled some condition built into the Splendor)
is one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot
Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor causes anyone who falls under its sway to become utterly incurious about
something defined when the Splendor is summoned. If the Splendor doesn't contain a condition
under which the target may escape this blasé state of mind, or the target fails to satisfy that
condition, then they escape from its influence after one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for
a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
The Splendor causes anyone who falls under its sway to become utterly incurious about
something defined when the Splendor is summoned. If the Splendor doesn't contain a condition
under which the target may escape this blasé state of mind, or the target fails to satisfy that
condition, then they escape from its influence after one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for
a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
Hmm... I think I know how we help Ivy:
5 dot Fascination
The Splendor takes the form of something that is evocative of the fantastic. It might be a child's
toy, a brightly-decorated banner, a monster or carnival mask, or a treasure chest. It might be a
kaleidoscope, or a bundle of bright balloons. This Element defines the Splendor's physical form
and gives it a character, and that character is aligned with the power of the Dreaming. Other
Elements may draw upon this fact.
The Splendor stands out as a powerful work of magic when seen with chimerical eyes or mystic
scrutiny, but it seems nigh-impossible to credit it with any specific significance if observed with
purely mundane senses. Even when presented with compelling evidence that there's something
weird about the object, anyone who hasn't made a magical survey of the Splendor must make a
Willpower roll against difficulty (4 + Splendor's rating) to accept such a conclusion.
As an Adornment, it raises the difficulty to affect the user with hostile works of Glamour by one.
As the basis for a Fascination, it may have one minor impossible feature such as floating in
defiance of gravity, reflecting people's true selves when looked into, or aging backwards in time.
toy, a brightly-decorated banner, a monster or carnival mask, or a treasure chest. It might be a
kaleidoscope, or a bundle of bright balloons. This Element defines the Splendor's physical form
and gives it a character, and that character is aligned with the power of the Dreaming. Other
Elements may draw upon this fact.
The Splendor stands out as a powerful work of magic when seen with chimerical eyes or mystic
scrutiny, but it seems nigh-impossible to credit it with any specific significance if observed with
purely mundane senses. Even when presented with compelling evidence that there's something
weird about the object, anyone who hasn't made a magical survey of the Splendor must make a
Willpower roll against difficulty (4 + Splendor's rating) to accept such a conclusion.
As an Adornment, it raises the difficulty to affect the user with hostile works of Glamour by one.
As the basis for a Fascination, it may have one minor impossible feature such as floating in
defiance of gravity, reflecting people's true selves when looked into, or aging backwards in time.
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor embodies the act of forgetting that a particular thing exists, such as "vampires,"
"laws," "the fact that Clark Kent is Superman," or "pain." It causes anyone it targets to become
unable to remember that the specified thing exists. The maximum duration this forgetfulness can
last (assuming it doesn't abate because the target fulfilled some condition built into the Splendor)
is one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot
Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
The Splendor embodies the act of forgetting that a particular thing exists, such as "vampires,"
"laws," "the fact that Clark Kent is Superman," or "pain." It causes anyone it targets to become
unable to remember that the specified thing exists. The maximum duration this forgetfulness can
last (assuming it doesn't abate because the target fulfilled some condition built into the Splendor)
is one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot
Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor causes anyone who falls under its sway to become utterly incurious about
something defined when the Splendor is summoned. If the Splendor doesn't contain a condition
under which the target may escape this blasé state of mind, or the target fails to satisfy that
condition, then they escape from its influence after one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for
a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
The Splendor causes anyone who falls under its sway to become utterly incurious about
something defined when the Splendor is summoned. If the Splendor doesn't contain a condition
under which the target may escape this blasé state of mind, or the target fails to satisfy that
condition, then they escape from its influence after one day for a 1-2 dot Splendor, one week for
a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot Splendor, and one year for a 5-dot Splendor.
This Splendor defines something that its target simply cannot, for any reason or under any
inducement, care about, or names an emotion she cannot feel.
If part of an Adornment, this numbing lasts as long as the Adornment is worn.
If part of a Fascination, the maximum duration this apathy can last (assuming it doesn't abate
because the target fulfilled some condition built into the Splendor) is one day for a 1-2 dot
Splendor, one week for a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot Splendor, and one year for a 5-
dot Splendor.
This Element is not powerful enough to override the effects of Limit Break or its equivalents.
inducement, care about, or names an emotion she cannot feel.
If part of an Adornment, this numbing lasts as long as the Adornment is worn.
If part of a Fascination, the maximum duration this apathy can last (assuming it doesn't abate
because the target fulfilled some condition built into the Splendor) is one day for a 1-2 dot
Splendor, one week for a 3-dot Splendor, one month for a 4-dot Splendor, and one year for a 5-
dot Splendor.
This Element is not powerful enough to override the effects of Limit Break or its equivalents.
The Splendor is loathe to relinquish its hold on those it claims. Select one Element of the
Splendor whose effects last for a limited time. That Element's maximum duration is increased by
one category (from one scene to one day, one day to one week, etc). If the duration is already
"one year," the Element can be rendered permanent. This Element can be taken more than once to enhance multiple Elements.
Splendor whose effects last for a limited time. That Element's maximum duration is increased by
one category (from one scene to one day, one day to one week, etc). If the duration is already
"one year," the Element can be rendered permanent. This Element can be taken more than once to enhance multiple Elements.
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor grips those who fall under its sway with a nigh-irresistible urge to go forth and tell
others of what they experienced while interacting with it. At least once per scene, they must tell
their story to at least one other person or else spend a point of Willpower to resist this Element.
The compulsion fades once the Splendor's rating has been matched in a combined total of people
who have heard the story and/or Willpower points spent.
The Splendor grips those who fall under its sway with a nigh-irresistible urge to go forth and tell
others of what they experienced while interacting with it. At least once per scene, they must tell
their story to at least one other person or else spend a point of Willpower to resist this Element.
The compulsion fades once the Splendor's rating has been matched in a combined total of people
who have heard the story and/or Willpower points spent.
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor creates an addiction to its presence in those under its influence. Under criteria set
when designing the Splendor, those interacting with the Splendor must roll Willpower against
difficulty (4 + Splendor's rating) or else become addicted to its presence.
The Splendor creates an addiction to its presence in those under its influence. Under criteria set
when designing the Splendor, those interacting with the Splendor must roll Willpower against
difficulty (4 + Splendor's rating) or else become addicted to its presence.
A fruit of arts both new and older than time itself, the Holy Text of Ignorance takes a form of a text, either printed or existing as a website. In the ancient times, it might have been a fruit. It is written in the impossible language that lies at the root of all languages, and is understood by all, whether they want to or not. On its pages, in the 3125 symbols that defy perception and long for expression, the paradox of understanding is contained, a blessed poison of the mind. In it, the Outside is defined in precise enough detail to horrify even the gods themselves, and yet it is not a definition which one can use to access it, for it is the definition of absence, the borders of reality marked in text and drawing. To learn it is to forget it, to become utterly incurious and incapable of caring for it. It is enchanting enough of an experience that all but the most strong willed will become utterly addicted to it immediately, coming back to read it again and again, reinforcing their holy ignorance each time, and bringing more and more people to read it.
- The Splendor stands out as a powerful work of magic when seen with chimerical eyes or mystic scrutiny, but it seems nigh-impossible to credit it with any specific significance if observed with purely mundane senses. Even when presented with compelling evidence that there's something weird about the object, anyone who hasn't made a magical survey of the Splendor must make a Willpower roll against difficulty 9 to accept such a conclusion.
- It has one impossible feature: the text is written in Primordial language, perfectly understood by all, no matter what language they speak, or what level of literacy they have
- Anyone who reads the text permanently forgets everything they knew about anything related to the Outside. They become permanently utterly incurious and incapable of caring about anything related to the Outside.
- The text produces a feeling of religious revelation, which creates an addiction, which requires a DC9 WIllpower roll to overcome.
- The text creates an irresistable desire to immediately spread its message to at least 5 other people. At least once per scene, the targets must tell their story to at least one other person or else spend a point of Willpower to resist this effect. The compulsion fades once the Splendor's rating has been matched in a combined total of people who have heard the story and/or Willpower points spent.
I think the question was about this:
I think you previously ruled that it works like this: difficulty adjusters are applied first, and if the difficulty is still 10 or more, then it resets to 9.
The text is doable, though it can be recognized for what it is before they finish reading with a Perception Awareness roll also DC 9
As for impossible rolls I am pretty sure we have already had what would have been impossible rolls that you only get to do with DC reducers A DC 9 roll can technically be done by a random mortal who gets lucky enough and some things are just 'you have to be this magical to get a shot'.
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Technically it's stupid easy just get a piece of paper and talk to the archive. Write down our number then say Ms.archive someone is trying to make a new mask for an old god.
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You guys could do this yes.
Random mortal would get DC 10+ in that scenario, which in ST system means they would need additional successes to get just failed roll with zero successes, ie DC 11 is DC 10 with additional requirement of 11-10=1 succes so he would need minimum 2 successes to get just one
Added writing down our number on the message we send.
Regarding the Oblivion war text - what if we switched Evangelism and Addiction for
This Element can only be part of a Fascination.
The Splendor swirls with hypnotic and distracting patterns which simultaneously confound and
compel the eye. So long as someone can see the patterns, all of their actions are taken at +1
difficulty. If not otherwise disturbed by pressing business, they'll idle in the presence of the
patterns until they succeed at a difficulty (4 + Splendor's rating) Willpower roll, made at 30
minute intervals.
Idling in the presence of the Fascination for one hour is a frequent activation condition for
Splendors with this Element.
The Splendor swirls with hypnotic and distracting patterns which simultaneously confound and
compel the eye. So long as someone can see the patterns, all of their actions are taken at +1
difficulty. If not otherwise disturbed by pressing business, they'll idle in the presence of the
patterns until they succeed at a difficulty (4 + Splendor's rating) Willpower roll, made at 30
minute intervals.
Idling in the presence of the Fascination for one hour is a frequent activation condition for
Splendors with this Element.
If not, then we could in principle produce two versions - one for general consumption, the memetic hazard one, where Ivy hosts it as a site (and with a bit of social engineering it's going to be the first thing anyone finds when looking for magic), and another for targeted attacks on those confirmed to be aware of the Outside.
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[X] Plan gathering allies
Unfortunately not, the thing is 'don't look at the funny magical text' is basically what Awareness is for. Unless it has some conditional circumstance like will only work on the sleep deprived such a fascination should allow you to notice what is happening.
Ok, that's fair, all splendors have to have an escape clause. We shall see if Ivy has enough magical reagents stashed away to fund this thing.
We didn't tell the WC though? In fact, IIRC we've been deliberately holding off on telling them about their spy problem to avoid even hinting at our Intellectus.
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No we didn't tell them about the spies we explicitly told them we had a kind of intellectus for our kingdom. Also the concern was less them thinking we had an intellectus and more the ask question get answer intellectus. Like even if we never told them they were going to assume we have one for our kingdom.
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That's far less impressive and far more common (not common on an absolute scale, but far more common on relative scale) than what a Crown is. At best it guarantees that no traitors are ever going to enter our kingdom for fear of intellectus discovery.