Now we've experimented with auramite, I wonder if we can duplicate it, whether directly from the warp with VEE or with PIO
 
On the subject of the vote, as we are due to be able to give Thalassa another use of VEE this turn, I wonder if there are any mutations we could give her that would protect her from any side effects.

There's a six point version of the Immunity merit that can give immunity to one terminal danger, which includes supernatural ones like balefire.

I wonder if 'Side effects of hearing Eununcia spoken' be something this could cover.
 
Turn 3: Bearer of the Word
Colchis - 831.M30

The weight of Thalassa's words hung heavy in the air, but your resolve remained unshaken. To create Orichalcum, you knew you needed to harness the power of enuncia. The risks were immense, but the potential rewards were unparalleled.

"Thalassa," you began, your voice steady yet imbued with gravitas, "there is one more thing we can try. It is perilous, but it may be our only hope for success."

Her eyes narrowed with curiosity and concern. "What do you have in mind?" she asked cautiously.

"A power that is dangerous," you replied. "It has the capacity to alter reality itself, but any mistake could have catastrophic consequences."

Thalassa's expression turned serious as she weighed your words.

"I trust you," she said finally, determination gleaming in her eyes. "What do we need to do to prepare?"

You nodded, appreciating her unwavering support. "First, we must make every possible preparation to protect ourselves from the effects of this power. We will create wards around the forge to contain it. We will also need to wear protective talismans and prepare our minds and bodies for the strain."

Together, you and Thalassa set to work. The preparations were meticulous and exhaustive. You inscribed intricate symbols around the forge, each one designed to channel and contain the immense power of the enuncia. Protective talismans were crafted and imbued with spells to shield you from potential backlash. Every detail was attended to with the utmost care.

As the preparations neared completion, you and Thalassa stood before the forge, the gleaming Auramite and gold resting within. The air was thick with anticipation and tension.

"Thalassa," you said, turning to face her, "once I begin, there is no turning back. This power is unlike anything we have ever encountered. Stay within the protective circle, and no matter what happens, do not leave it."

She nodded, her expression resolute. "I understand. I will be ready."

Spend 2 Essence to activate UPT & MHM. Lost 1 Willpower-> Now at 10 / 12
Spend 2 Essence and 1 Willpower to Activate Tattoo and CCC -> Now at 08 / 12 and 9/10


Taking a deep breath, you stepped into the center of the forge. The words of enuncia began to form in your mind, a primordial language not to be taken lightly. It demanded absolute focus and precision. Your telekinetic powers surged within you, ready to be harnessed, and the tattoo artifact on your body tingled with latent energy, eager to be activated.

With a steady hand, you reached out telekinetically, lifting the Auramite and gold from their resting places. The metals floated in the air before you, shimmering in the ambient light of the forge.

"Now," you whispered, feeling the weight of the moment.

Concentrating, you activated the tattoo. The intricate designs etched into your skin pulsed with power. Ancient runes glowed a deep blue, their energy flowing into you, transforming you in ways that words could not describe.

Spend 3 Willpower to use Enuncia -> Now at 06 / 10

You began to speak, the ancient words flowing from your lips with a resonance that seemed to vibrate through the very fabric of reality. The air around you crackled with energy, and the symbols inscribed around the forge glowed with an otherworldly light. Each word of enuncia you uttered carried the weight of creation and transformation, the ancient syllables shaping and bending reality to your will.

"C̷͖͍̓̓h̶̡̉̎á̵̳̠̀ǹ̴̨̻̦̇̆g̶̘̓́͝e̷̗̘͙͐̓͝ ̴͕͒̊T̶̯͌̚i̶̹͈͇͊m̶̫̖͛̚e̴̳͋̈́̚l̸̪̈́i̶̫̪͛͒̾ṇ̵́̿͆e̴̗̩̋͗," you spoke the words of power, your voice echoing with primordial force.

The Auramite and gold responded to your commands with the silver acting as a catalyst, their surfaces shimmering and shifting as if alive. Your telekinetic powers guided them with precision, merging the two metals together in a delicate dance. The intense heat from the focused sunlight combined with the raw power of enuncia, creating a spectacle of light and energy that bathed the forge in a radiant glow.

"B̸̰̙̔̚r̵͎̀͛̄e̴̺̠͇̔ą̸͚͕̐͊̓k̸̞͉͚̒͘ ̴̮͙̰͗͂̉d̶̨̛̤͋ͅȯ̴̪̎w̸̨̙̟͌̊n̵̦̩͉̐̄ ̷̰̋ţ̷͓̋͝ỡ̷͉̬͆ ̸̭̦̎̎c̵̲͛͆o̸̰̬͖͆͑̀ḿ̷͎͝p̴̟̳̊̍͘ṏ̶̗́n̴͉̪͔̈́̇͘ę̴̼̥͠ṇ̷̱̀̈̚ẗ̴̞͉́̃ ̴̪̀̽p̶̨͉̲͂ả̶̢̪̟̈́r̸̪͗t̶͔̎̽s̸̯̺̣͌̅," you commanded, feeling the energy surge through you.

As you continued to chant, the strain of enuncia grew. You could feel the immense power tugging at your consciousness, threatening to overwhelm you. Your vision blurred, and the world around you seemed to warp and twist, but you held firm, drawing strength from the tattoo artifact's magic and your unwavering determination.

"Ç̷̙̠̕h̴̜͎͙́à̶̝͆n̸͖̰̹̂͛g̶͍̍̈́̎è̷ͅ ̷̟̣̩̇̃̎Ṭ̷͈̞̃͒͆i̸̼̤̽m̷̩̯̔̓̐ͅē̸̳l̸̡̛̫̊̕i̵̢̥͎̐̄ṉ̴̲̟̀̅̽e̷̦̟̾͗̚," you spoke, changing fate so that your previous forging attempt had succeeded.

The more you used it, the more you could feel the enuncia pulling at the edges of your consciousness, threatening to unravel the very fabric of your being. The air around you seemed to warp and twist, your vision becoming a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes.

Thalassa watched from the protective circle, her eyes wide with awe and concern. She could see the toll the process was taking on you, but she knew better than to intervene. The balance was too delicate, the power too immense for any disruption.

With a final, powerful word, you completed the chant. The forge erupted in a blinding flash of light, the protective wards absorbing the excess energy and containing the blast. When the light finally subsided, you stood there, breathless and drained, but triumphant.

"By the wisdom of the ancients," Thalassa whispered, your voice echoing in the silence.

Hovering in the air before you was a piece of Orichalcum, glowing with a soft, ethereal light. The legendary metal, forged through the combined might of Auramite, gold, and the power of enuncia, was now a reality.

Realizing your condition, Thalassa rushed to your side, her eyes wide with awe and concern.

"Are you alright?" she asked, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and admiration.

You nodded weakly, the strain of the enuncia evident in your eyes.

"I am... it worked," you said, your voice barely above a whisper.

Thalassa stepped away, her expression a mix of awe and relief.

"You did it," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.

You nodded, a tired but proud smile spreading across your face. "We did it," you replied, feeling a profound sense of accomplishment. "Together."

Together, you turned to the forge. There, lying amidst the remnants of the intense process, was the Orichalcum. It glowed with a soft, ethereal light, its surface unblemished and perfect. The legendary metal, forged through the combined might of Auramite, gold, and the power of enuncia, was now a reality.

"Do you see it?" you asked softly, your voice carrying a note of reverence. "The culmination of our efforts."

Thalassa stared at the newly forged Orichalcum, its ethereal light casting a warm glow across the forge. Her eyes, wide with awe, then shifted to you. There was a mix of curiosity, admiration, and concern in her gaze.

"It's... incredible," she whispered, seeing the results of the scans from her various devices.

"But there's another material in there. Something that could complement the Orichalcum in ways we haven't yet imagined," you said, looking into the forge.

Curiosity piqued, she raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"Moonsilver," you replied. "A liquid metal that can be shaped and reshaped endlessly. It has properties similar to Orichalcum but is far more versatile. If we can harness its potential, we could create something truly extraordinary."

Reaching out with your telekinetic powers, you focused on the pool of Moonsilver that lay nearby. It shimmered like liquid moonlight, its surface rippling with an otherworldly energy. With a thought, you guided the Moonsilver towards the forge, watching as it flowed gracefully through the air.

Thalassa's eyes widened as she watched the Moonsilver move, her awe palpable. "It's beautiful," she murmured.

As the Moonsilver approached the forge, you concentrated on shaping it with your mind. The liquid metal responded to your thoughts, forming intricate patterns and shapes as it hovered above the Orichalcum. With each movement, you could feel the Moonsilver's potential, its endless adaptability and resilience.

"That was... incredible," she said, her voice tinged with wonder. "The power you wielded, the words you spoke, I've never seen anything like it. What was that?"

You took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her question and the burden of the secret you carried. The enuncia, the primordial language of creation and change, was a power not to be shared lightly. It was dangerous, potent, and bound by ancient oaths that forbade its casual disclosure.

"I'm sorry, Thalassa," you began, your voice steady but firm. "I cannot tell you about the power I used. I am bound, sworn to secrecy. It is a power that must be handled with the utmost care and responsibility. To speak of it openly would be to invite danger and chaos."

Thalassa's expression shifted from curiosity to understanding, though the questions in her eyes remained.

"I see," she replied softly. "I understand the need for secrecy, but the potential of such power is... astounding. Is there no way for me to learn more, to understand it better?"

You nodded, appreciating her eagerness to learn and her respect for the gravity of the situation. "While I cannot tell you about the power directly, there are ways you can observe it. You can watch and learn from what I do, see how the power manifests and interacts with the world. Through observation and study, you might glean some understanding."

Thalassa considered your words carefully, her mind already racing with the possibilities.

"I can accept that," she said finally. "I respect your need to keep certain things secret. If I can observe and learn, that will be enough for now."

You gave her a grateful smile. "Thank you, Thalassa. Your understanding means a lot. This power is not something to be taken lightly, and I trust that your keen mind will see and learn much from our future endeavors."

She nodded, a determined glint in her eyes. "I will watch closely and learn all that I can."

With the discussion settled, the two of you turned your attention back to the Orichalcum. Its soft, otherworldly glow was a reminder of what you had accomplished and the potential that lay ahead.

Thalassa approached you with a thoughtful expression. "I've been thinking," she said, her voice contemplative. "The Orichalcum's properties are unlike anything I've ever seen. It seems to resonate with the power you used in a way that directs and controls its effects. Perhaps we can use this resonance to create something even more powerful."

Intrigued by her idea, you nodded. "What do you have in mind?"

Thalassa smiled, a spark of excitement in her eyes. "What if we could create a tool that not only channels the power but does so safely?"

OPTIONS:

You have a bunch of Orichalcum and Moonsilver. You lack the Charms to make artifacts but there are other ways to make use of it. Thalassa has suggested using the Sorcerously reactive Orichalcum to encase the three Enuncia words you can speak.

These become one use "grenades" and count as a Magic reagent in case of making other Workings.

You have 3 words.

CHOICE:

[] Make none - Too dangerous

[] Make one - (Write in which words)

[] Make two - (Write in which words)

[] Make three

[] Write in

ENUNCIA

1. Syaan - Break down to component parts


Cannot be used as a weapon. This is primarily to strip down something into its raw components. While it can only be used with the intent to break down something for craft, Accidents DO happen though and if you want to break down enemies to use them as crafting material, that is possible.

2. Vorien - Manifest end.

Can only be used as a weapon. It works by imposing true death on the space/time in the area of the blast radius. Anything else that is caught in the blast also suffers the fate. But this is provided they are fully caught in the blast. If, say, only an arm is caught in the blast, then they only loose the arm. No permanent injuries though.

3. Keth - Change timeline

Can be freely used. This word changes what is with what could have been. The limitation here is the lower the probability of something happening, the lower the chance that this word can substitute the result of that time line with the main one.
 
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[X] Make one - (Vorien)

We are about to go on a trip to warp-land, having the power to True Kill things is valuable not just in itself but because it will make those things aware of what we hold cautious.
 
[x] Make none - Too dangerous

I'd prefer to save these rare resources for when we can properly use them. I'm sure Lorgar could use a sword that does Holy effects well, and I'm sure there's something sorcerously interesting we can do with Moonsilver. Maybe tattoos for someone?
 
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