Raising a Monster
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LinkOnScepter
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Yep.
It's actually not what you might think it is.
Volkar and his family can eat a lot, but their stomach's aren't bottomless. They need to do something else to get rid of all of the evidence.
Here's a hint: Their grass tends to be abnormally green after a major fight.
For the most part, yes.
Kelly will have a severe case of mind wipe, and the two nurses will most likely have lots of back pain, but they'll be fine.
LinkOnScepter
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Calling this one early.
Looks like we're asking Rivauld.
Alright, gonna Roll on Rolz and post it here.
*After roll is done*
Well.
That's an..that's an Event Roll alright.
Looks like we're asking Rivauld.
Alright, gonna Roll on Rolz and post it here.
*After roll is done*
Well.
That's an..that's an Event Roll alright.
That's very good or very bad. And I am not discounting that it could be both. Or GM will troll me and make 95 be a dull 'event'.Calling this one early.
Looks like we're asking Rivauld.
Alright, gonna Roll on Rolz and post it here.
*After roll is done*
Well.
That's an..that's an Event Roll alright.
Hiro Dark
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Just got caught up, and quite enjoying this quest (like most that I read, seriously, the people of SV know how to write)! Am I correct in assuming our dear daughter's human appearance of having starry eyes was partially inspired by SCP-134?
Alas, I find myself caught up just after the closing of the vote. Ah well, there's always the next one.
Alas, I find myself caught up just after the closing of the vote. Ah well, there's always the next one.
Eldritchs and SCPs
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No, actually.
In this world, Eldritch Gods and otherwise are completely linked to the stars. Because they were the first things that evolved after the Big Bang, their bodies became made up of the literal cosmos. Thus why Ana has stars in her eyes. However, as time went on, only big guys like Yog and Hastur kept their cosmic forms.
Most subsequent Eldritch went for a more physical form. This has the advantage of allow them to affect the physical world some what, but makes them vulnerable.
Also, fun fact; There's an SCP Foundation in this world.
And believe it or not, it's an actually nice place to be.
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Hiro Dark
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I believe it, actually! 'course, I subscribe to a bit of a more lighter-and-softer SCP canon, at least with regards to the Foundation and its motives. They aren't exactly out there to torture or exterminate the Anomalous-that's the GOC or Chaos Insurgency. They're here to protect-both the world from anomalies and anomalies from the world(and themselves, where appropriate).
Of course, the Serpent's Hand don't call them the Jailers for nothing; a gilded prison is still a prison. But at heart their motives are good, and they aren't any more malevolent to their charges than they strictly need to be. S'how I see it, at any rate.
Also! A thing that occurred to me earlier but slipped my mind until it now did not. But given that it seems the Undead are classified as Mythics rather than Mortals(which I would assume most Undead were in a past life, or their...component parts, anyways), what does this mean re:Lichdom or the like? Are there Mortal Magi who search for/have successfully found ways to transcend humanity into some form of Mythic(undead ala Lich or otherwise), and if so, what does this mean for any Pacts they've made? Would such an individual retain the capacity of Belief, or would they have to form a Pact to reacquire it?
And if these are 'Things to be learned later on', thas fine of course. I am just a curious reader that enjoys worldbuilding, heheh.
Of course, the Serpent's Hand don't call them the Jailers for nothing; a gilded prison is still a prison. But at heart their motives are good, and they aren't any more malevolent to their charges than they strictly need to be. S'how I see it, at any rate.
Also! A thing that occurred to me earlier but slipped my mind until it now did not. But given that it seems the Undead are classified as Mythics rather than Mortals(which I would assume most Undead were in a past life, or their...component parts, anyways), what does this mean re:Lichdom or the like? Are there Mortal Magi who search for/have successfully found ways to transcend humanity into some form of Mythic(undead ala Lich or otherwise), and if so, what does this mean for any Pacts they've made? Would such an individual retain the capacity of Belief, or would they have to form a Pact to reacquire it?
And if these are 'Things to be learned later on', thas fine of course. I am just a curious reader that enjoys worldbuilding, heheh.
Undead
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Undead are a bit..special.
There are different types and they are created based on the circumstances of their death.
Ghost and Spirits are made when someone dies with strong regrets or emotions. This anchors them to the material world, and stops them from passing on until they can let go of the things keeping them anchored. This can be anything from wanting to apologize for a heinous act or wanting their killer brought to justice. This comes with the advantage of being a ghost. You are intangible, don't need to eat, can't get hurt, etc. However, if a Ghost or Spirit remains in the material world without finding closure for a long time they can become a Reaver.
Basically think the Nazguls from LOTR.
As for things like Dullahans and Liches, it's actually kind of cruel the way they are made.
The only way to make them is for someone to be right on Death's Door. They've made peace with their death, and are walking right into the pearly gates right now. Then a Mage or Mythic has to come along and be like, "Oh no. You ain't dying yet!" Then they feed a shit ton of magic into the dying person, and they become an Undead. What type is up to the Mage/Mythic, but the person it is done to ceases to be human and becomes a Mythic with everything that entails. The dying person's consent is not needed.
This normally can't be done by the dying person, since it requires Magic which humans are normally locked out of. Mages/Mythics don't do it, because of what it will do them (make them Undead).
This doesn't mean there haven't been cases of Undead being made without a Mage/Mythic being present, but they are few and far between.
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Day 22 Part 2/Day 23
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[X] Ask Rivauld (??? Money; High SL Increase; ??? Event Roll)
Event Roll: 95
"...I didn't know you had it in you," your dance partner says, eyes wide and breathless, as you pick her up from the finishing dip.
"Neither did I," you admit bowing to the applauding crowd gathered before you.
It had started as a normal outing. Having very little cash and no real idea where to take Rivauld, you let her choose where you should go for the day. Even though it didn't show on her face, Ana made sure to let you know that was the right choice. You chalked it up to "female intuition" and made your way outside with both girls.
At first, you thought that it would be something simple like going to the library to read or walking along a riverside.
Then Rivuald directed you towards Downtown.
The rich part of Downtown.
Then she had you park in front a hotel that made your wallet scream, "OH GOD PLEASE NO STOP!"
Rivauld just walked up to the door like she owned the place, while Ana's inquisitive eyes scanned the elegant reception room. She said that it was a perfect chance to study how the "well off" of society live today as opposed to when she was first summoned.
You were sweating bullets at how much you would owe Rivauld for this.
However, Lady Luck smiled upon you this day.
First, it turned out that Rivauld wanted to come here because they were having a Ballroom Dancing Event in one of the reserved rooms. Apparently they do this type of thing every year at this hotel, and she has yet to miss one. What was lucky was that it was free admission.
Then, you were able to walk into the ballroom, and not a single person thought you were out of place. Most people either ignored you or just greeted you as a normal person. Despite the fact that your attire wasn't nearly as elaborate or expensive as the ones you saw on them. You're pretty sure one of their gloves cost enough to feed you for a month.
However, the thing that really cemented your luck was when Rivauld asked you to dance.
It had been a few minutes after you had found an empty table setup along the wall of the room. They had left out a water pitcher along with glasses for when people get parched. Anastasia was sitting in your lap, watching the dance floor with interest. Rivauld was on your left doing the same, except where your daughter's was a gaze of genuine interest, she seemed to be looking at it with a more predatory gaze. It made you a bit uncomfortable, so you started sipping water like a man in a desert.
Then Rivauld asked you to dance with her. You sputtered up the water you had been drinking, and quickly put Ana in a chair at your side. You tried to make up a good excuse that didn't amount to, "I'm a piss poor dancer with two left feet," but Rivauld didn't seem to care either way. She just grabbed you by the arm and all but dragged you onto the dance floor before Ana could do anything.
You have never danced in your entire life. Well, that's not completely true. You weren't a total loser in high school after all. You did manage to get a date to the senior prom, and the both of you danced the night away. Though it was more of the awkward teen dancing that most high schoolers are known for.
But this? This was fucking ballroom dancing! A totally different ballpark!
And yet, somehow, you manage to outdance everyone in the room.
It got to the point where everyone else just stopped to stare at the both of you, as you moved like a couple straight out of a fairytale movie.
And so, here you are, bowing to an assembled crowd of people much more well off than you, who are applauding you like there's no tomorrow.
After three more bows, you make your way back to the table, Rivauld hanging on your right arm. Your pull out her chair and guide her to sit down at your table. Then you move to your seat and collapse into the chair.
It isn't long before Ana jumps into your lap, smiling up at you, "Father! I didn't know you could dance."
"Neither did I sweetie," you say, taking a large swig of water. Rivauld seems to be contemplating something, judging by her hand daintily holding her head as she stares at nothing.
"How did you learn so quickly?" she puts a hand onto the top of your head while taking on an expression of deep concentration, "Spontaneously mastering a skill is not unheard of, but that was almost impeccable dancing."
Thinking back on it, you're not entirely sure why you suddenly knew how to dance like a pro back there. Whenever you search your head for a reason, all you get are perfectly memorized movements that the other patrons were doing before you got on the floor. Every twist, pivot, spin, all of the little movements that make professional dancers so good were suddenly burned into your brain and you don't know why. Kind of reminds you of when you fought that stranger and her headless minion. Could they be connected?
The day goes on, until the sun starts to dip below the horizon outside the windows to indicate the afternoon. You gather up your daughter and date to make your way out the front door. On your way out, you are accosted by no less than ten people. Most of them are young men who say that they're looking for "fresh talent" and that you are the perfect candidate for their agencies. The rest are people who seem to latch onto and try to fast talk their way into your life.
You would've been swamped, if not for Rivauld. She seemed to be a master at telling people to "fuck off" without making it sound like an insult. She stayed by your side the whole way back to your car, helping you fight off vulture after vulture.
On the way back, you offered to give her a ride back home, but she said she was fine to walk. Not wanting to seem pushy, you respected her decision and dropped her off out your house.
She got out, walked around to your side of the car and handed you a piece of paper much like the one with her number on it, "That's my home address."
At your surprised look, she smiles and leans close to your face, "You impressed me greatly today, Howard. I would very much appreciate it if we could get to know each other better."
She gives you a kiss on the cheek, and saunters off down the sidewalk. You stare after her for a good six minutes, before Ana climbs into the passenger seat and closes your mouth for you.
You shake your head to get your bearings, then pull into your driveway. You walk out and wait for Ana to come around and grab your hand to start walking towards the door. On the way, you ask the all important question that this day has been building up to, "So, honey? What do you think of Ms. Rivauld?"
Your daughter taps a finger on her chin before answering, "Well, she's intelligent, a good conversationalist, knows what she wants, and obviously has an interest in you for more than your looks."
"Oh, so you like her then?" thank god. You were worried there for a sec—
"No, I don't."
"What?"
"Father, because I care for your wellbeing, I will be completely honest with you," your daughter says with an uncomfortable amount of seriousness, "Be careful. There's something about your co-worker that doesn't sit right with me. I didn't get a chance to properly sense her, but she's certainly not human. Her presence reminds me of...something, but I can't put my finger on it."
You can tell that she's actually worried for you, so you reach down and cradle her in your arms, "Don't worry, Ana. I'll be fine. I promise."
She bites her lip as you open the door, "Just, be careful, please? And don't hesitate to call me if you get into trouble."
You promise and close your front door behind you as the sun moves under the horizon.
(Date Successful! Rivauld SL Greatly Increased! New Action: Visit Olly! Olly might not be human!)
(Perk Gained: Moves like Jagger: You've got the Skills to pay the Bills! (+15 to Dating!)
It's monday, so you start getting ready to teach your class.
As you do, Ana comes over to you, ready for when you take her to the Harromont's house. She seems to have something on her mind, so you bend down so you're eye level with her, "Something wrong, sweetie?"
"Father, I would like to request that you allow me to leave the house when you're not around or busy," she says without missing a beat.
"Oh, of course," you say, until the implication of the request start to sink in. Then you shout, "What?! Why?!"
Not deterred one bit, Ana continues, "I know that you're worried about me, but do not forget that while I may appear to be a child, the truth is very much the opposite. There are many things that I could actually do on my own that other girls my age can not."
"Well, yes, but what if—"
"And, I am more than capable of protecting myself," to emphasize this, she turns her right arm into the bladed form before swiftly shifting it back.
She's got you there, and the words die in your throat. She is correct, and her argument is sound. Still, some part of you can't help but feel nervous at the prospect of your little girl going out into the world alone.
But...you guess it wouldn't hurt to grant her request.
What's the worst that could happen?
(Ana's Actions have expanded!)
Days until Ana Matures: 3 Months
Your Actions: 2
Anastasia's Actions: 2 (Suspended for Today)
Event Roll: 95
"...I didn't know you had it in you," your dance partner says, eyes wide and breathless, as you pick her up from the finishing dip.
"Neither did I," you admit bowing to the applauding crowd gathered before you.
It had started as a normal outing. Having very little cash and no real idea where to take Rivauld, you let her choose where you should go for the day. Even though it didn't show on her face, Ana made sure to let you know that was the right choice. You chalked it up to "female intuition" and made your way outside with both girls.
At first, you thought that it would be something simple like going to the library to read or walking along a riverside.
Then Rivuald directed you towards Downtown.
The rich part of Downtown.
Then she had you park in front a hotel that made your wallet scream, "OH GOD PLEASE NO STOP!"
Rivauld just walked up to the door like she owned the place, while Ana's inquisitive eyes scanned the elegant reception room. She said that it was a perfect chance to study how the "well off" of society live today as opposed to when she was first summoned.
You were sweating bullets at how much you would owe Rivauld for this.
However, Lady Luck smiled upon you this day.
First, it turned out that Rivauld wanted to come here because they were having a Ballroom Dancing Event in one of the reserved rooms. Apparently they do this type of thing every year at this hotel, and she has yet to miss one. What was lucky was that it was free admission.
Then, you were able to walk into the ballroom, and not a single person thought you were out of place. Most people either ignored you or just greeted you as a normal person. Despite the fact that your attire wasn't nearly as elaborate or expensive as the ones you saw on them. You're pretty sure one of their gloves cost enough to feed you for a month.
However, the thing that really cemented your luck was when Rivauld asked you to dance.
It had been a few minutes after you had found an empty table setup along the wall of the room. They had left out a water pitcher along with glasses for when people get parched. Anastasia was sitting in your lap, watching the dance floor with interest. Rivauld was on your left doing the same, except where your daughter's was a gaze of genuine interest, she seemed to be looking at it with a more predatory gaze. It made you a bit uncomfortable, so you started sipping water like a man in a desert.
Then Rivauld asked you to dance with her. You sputtered up the water you had been drinking, and quickly put Ana in a chair at your side. You tried to make up a good excuse that didn't amount to, "I'm a piss poor dancer with two left feet," but Rivauld didn't seem to care either way. She just grabbed you by the arm and all but dragged you onto the dance floor before Ana could do anything.
You have never danced in your entire life. Well, that's not completely true. You weren't a total loser in high school after all. You did manage to get a date to the senior prom, and the both of you danced the night away. Though it was more of the awkward teen dancing that most high schoolers are known for.
But this? This was fucking ballroom dancing! A totally different ballpark!
And yet, somehow, you manage to outdance everyone in the room.
It got to the point where everyone else just stopped to stare at the both of you, as you moved like a couple straight out of a fairytale movie.
And so, here you are, bowing to an assembled crowd of people much more well off than you, who are applauding you like there's no tomorrow.
After three more bows, you make your way back to the table, Rivauld hanging on your right arm. Your pull out her chair and guide her to sit down at your table. Then you move to your seat and collapse into the chair.
It isn't long before Ana jumps into your lap, smiling up at you, "Father! I didn't know you could dance."
"Neither did I sweetie," you say, taking a large swig of water. Rivauld seems to be contemplating something, judging by her hand daintily holding her head as she stares at nothing.
"How did you learn so quickly?" she puts a hand onto the top of your head while taking on an expression of deep concentration, "Spontaneously mastering a skill is not unheard of, but that was almost impeccable dancing."
Thinking back on it, you're not entirely sure why you suddenly knew how to dance like a pro back there. Whenever you search your head for a reason, all you get are perfectly memorized movements that the other patrons were doing before you got on the floor. Every twist, pivot, spin, all of the little movements that make professional dancers so good were suddenly burned into your brain and you don't know why. Kind of reminds you of when you fought that stranger and her headless minion. Could they be connected?
The day goes on, until the sun starts to dip below the horizon outside the windows to indicate the afternoon. You gather up your daughter and date to make your way out the front door. On your way out, you are accosted by no less than ten people. Most of them are young men who say that they're looking for "fresh talent" and that you are the perfect candidate for their agencies. The rest are people who seem to latch onto and try to fast talk their way into your life.
You would've been swamped, if not for Rivauld. She seemed to be a master at telling people to "fuck off" without making it sound like an insult. She stayed by your side the whole way back to your car, helping you fight off vulture after vulture.
On the way back, you offered to give her a ride back home, but she said she was fine to walk. Not wanting to seem pushy, you respected her decision and dropped her off out your house.
She got out, walked around to your side of the car and handed you a piece of paper much like the one with her number on it, "That's my home address."
At your surprised look, she smiles and leans close to your face, "You impressed me greatly today, Howard. I would very much appreciate it if we could get to know each other better."
She gives you a kiss on the cheek, and saunters off down the sidewalk. You stare after her for a good six minutes, before Ana climbs into the passenger seat and closes your mouth for you.
You shake your head to get your bearings, then pull into your driveway. You walk out and wait for Ana to come around and grab your hand to start walking towards the door. On the way, you ask the all important question that this day has been building up to, "So, honey? What do you think of Ms. Rivauld?"
Your daughter taps a finger on her chin before answering, "Well, she's intelligent, a good conversationalist, knows what she wants, and obviously has an interest in you for more than your looks."
"Oh, so you like her then?" thank god. You were worried there for a sec—
"No, I don't."
"What?"
"Father, because I care for your wellbeing, I will be completely honest with you," your daughter says with an uncomfortable amount of seriousness, "Be careful. There's something about your co-worker that doesn't sit right with me. I didn't get a chance to properly sense her, but she's certainly not human. Her presence reminds me of...something, but I can't put my finger on it."
You can tell that she's actually worried for you, so you reach down and cradle her in your arms, "Don't worry, Ana. I'll be fine. I promise."
She bites her lip as you open the door, "Just, be careful, please? And don't hesitate to call me if you get into trouble."
You promise and close your front door behind you as the sun moves under the horizon.
(Date Successful! Rivauld SL Greatly Increased! New Action: Visit Olly! Olly might not be human!)
(Perk Gained: Moves like Jagger: You've got the Skills to pay the Bills! (+15 to Dating!)
It's monday, so you start getting ready to teach your class.
As you do, Ana comes over to you, ready for when you take her to the Harromont's house. She seems to have something on her mind, so you bend down so you're eye level with her, "Something wrong, sweetie?"
"Father, I would like to request that you allow me to leave the house when you're not around or busy," she says without missing a beat.
"Oh, of course," you say, until the implication of the request start to sink in. Then you shout, "What?! Why?!"
Not deterred one bit, Ana continues, "I know that you're worried about me, but do not forget that while I may appear to be a child, the truth is very much the opposite. There are many things that I could actually do on my own that other girls my age can not."
"Well, yes, but what if—"
"And, I am more than capable of protecting myself," to emphasize this, she turns her right arm into the bladed form before swiftly shifting it back.
She's got you there, and the words die in your throat. She is correct, and her argument is sound. Still, some part of you can't help but feel nervous at the prospect of your little girl going out into the world alone.
But...you guess it wouldn't hurt to grant her request.
What's the worst that could happen?
(Ana's Actions have expanded!)
Days until Ana Matures: 3 Months
Your Actions: 2
[] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.
[] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.
[] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.
[] Belief: Maybe you just have to...meditate or something? (Unlock Belief Perks)
- [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
- [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)
[] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.
- [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
- [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)
[] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.
- [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
- [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
[] Belief: Maybe you just have to...meditate or something? (Unlock Belief Perks)
[] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)
[] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)
[] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)
[] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)
[] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)
[] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)
[] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)
[] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)
[] Visit the Harrowmonts: Time to talk to some wolves. (Learn more about Chester and his home life)
[] Have Hannah meet you after school: You've got a couple of questions for her. (???)
[] Dispelling Serious Rumors!: It's all a misunderstanding, really! (Decrease Alarm)
[] Visit the Harrowmonts: Time to talk to some wolves. (Learn more about Chester and his home life)
[] Have Hannah meet you after school: You've got a couple of questions for her. (???)
[] Dispelling Serious Rumors!: It's all a misunderstanding, really! (Decrease Alarm)
[] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)
[] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
[] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)
[] Look for Cultist: Maybe you can reason with them. (May Decrease Alarm and Remove Active Cult Perk)
[] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
[] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)
[] Look for Cultist: Maybe you can reason with them. (May Decrease Alarm and Remove Active Cult Perk)
[] Assault Crossroads: You've got all you needed. Now it's time to take the fight to them! (Will take up all Actions for Howard and Anastasia! Begin battle for Crossroads!)
[] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)
[] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
-[] The Park (No Cost)
-[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
-[] A Gym (1 Money)
-[] Write in...(Be reasonable)
[] Ask her about the War: She seems to know about it, why not check? (???)
[] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
-[] The Park (No Cost)
-[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
-[] A Gym (1 Money)
-[] Write in...(Be reasonable)
[] Ask her about the War: She seems to know about it, why not check? (???)
[] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)
[] Go looking for friends: This is probably a horrible idea. But....well the Harrowmonts turned out to be nice. (Try to find other Supernatural Creatures to befriend. Could lead to a battle.)
[] Ask Anastasia about Magic: Just because you can't use it, doesn't mean you can't learn about it. (Learn more about Magic. Possibly Unlock Magic Perks that will remain unusable until a Pact is made.)
[] As Anastasia about Belief: You don't need to ask her about it now, since you've used it. Still couldn't hurt. (Learn more about Belief. Possibly Unlock Belief Perks)
[] Go looking for friends: This is probably a horrible idea. But....well the Harrowmonts turned out to be nice. (Try to find other Supernatural Creatures to befriend. Could lead to a battle.)
[] Ask Anastasia about Magic: Just because you can't use it, doesn't mean you can't learn about it. (Learn more about Magic. Possibly Unlock Magic Perks that will remain unusable until a Pact is made.)
[] As Anastasia about Belief: You don't need to ask her about it now, since you've used it. Still couldn't hurt. (Learn more about Belief. Possibly Unlock Belief Perks)
Anastasia's Actions: 2 (Suspended for Today)
[] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)
[] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)
[] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
[] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)
[] Call Chester over for a playdate: He's her first friend, it would be a shame to keep them apart. (???) She'll be staying at their house while she's suspended.
[] Go looking for Supernaturals: She's much better at this than you are after all. (Find other Supernaturals. Might lead to a battle.)
[] Go looking for friends: Everyone needs someone they can hang out with. (Try to find other kids to be friends with)
[] Walk around town: She's living here. She might well know her area. (???)
[] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
[] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)
[] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
[] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)
[] Go looking for Supernaturals: She's much better at this than you are after all. (Find other Supernaturals. Might lead to a battle.)
[] Go looking for friends: Everyone needs someone they can hang out with. (Try to find other kids to be friends with)
[] Walk around town: She's living here. She might well know her area. (???)
[] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
Anastasia
Level 2
Parent: Howard Craft
Monster Type: Eldritch Abomination
Stats: Alarm 3, Notoriety 3, Trust 10, Satiety 8
Items:
Basket Crib
Young Child's Plain Clothes
Human Psychology Book
Sociology Book
Government Systems throughout History Book
Days Until she Mature's Again: 3 Months
Friends:
Chester Harrowmont: 6/10 SL
Level 2
Parent: Howard Craft
Monster Type: Eldritch Abomination
Stats: Alarm 3, Notoriety 3, Trust 10, Satiety 8
Items:
Basket Crib
Young Child's Plain Clothes
Human Psychology Book
Sociology Book
Government Systems throughout History Book
Days Until she Mature's Again: 3 Months
Friends:
Chester Harrowmont: 6/10 SL
THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE: A baby eldritch horror that could grow up to be one of the deadliest things in all of existence isn't exactly something you can keep hidden from the supernatural crowd. As it grows into its powers, Child Notoriety will become easier to raise.
Human Form (Child): Need to look the part if you want to play the part. You have a humanoid form that allows you to blend in. No penalties to interactions with mortals, but a -15 to all rolls to use your powers. You now have a five year old form. +5 to interactions with other children.
Eldritch Form: Tentacles are optional. You have an eldritch form that lets you unleash your true power. +20 to rolls to use your powers, but any mortals you come in contact with immediately go insane unless they have sufficient willpower.
Aura of Horror: It's not my fault I literally smell like the end of the world! -15 to all rolls to remain hidden from supernatural entities.
Supernatural Senses: I see you! +15 to all rolls to sense supernatural entities.
Prodigy(Reading): Your eye's just fly across the page! Once you hit toddler age, +15 to all rolls to maintain information from reading.
Potential Unlocked: Now is the time to train! (As long as you are in Child state, gain a +15 to gaining a new Perk or Power)
Human's Will to Live(Beginner): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! (+5 to Rolls when fighting a losing battle)
Put your trust in me: I have your back. (+5 to persuading others)
Spiral Power: How does it work?: No seriously, how the Hell does it work? (+10 to all Howard's Belief based Rolls)
Human Form (Child): Need to look the part if you want to play the part. You have a humanoid form that allows you to blend in. No penalties to interactions with mortals, but a -15 to all rolls to use your powers. You now have a five year old form. +5 to interactions with other children.
Eldritch Form: Tentacles are optional. You have an eldritch form that lets you unleash your true power. +20 to rolls to use your powers, but any mortals you come in contact with immediately go insane unless they have sufficient willpower.
Aura of Horror: It's not my fault I literally smell like the end of the world! -15 to all rolls to remain hidden from supernatural entities.
Supernatural Senses: I see you! +15 to all rolls to sense supernatural entities.
Prodigy(Reading): Your eye's just fly across the page! Once you hit toddler age, +15 to all rolls to maintain information from reading.
Potential Unlocked: Now is the time to train! (As long as you are in Child state, gain a +15 to gaining a new Perk or Power)
Human's Will to Live(Beginner): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! (+5 to Rolls when fighting a losing battle)
Put your trust in me: I have your back. (+5 to persuading others)
Spiral Power: How does it work?: No seriously, how the Hell does it work? (+10 to all Howard's Belief based Rolls)
Physical Augmentation: Get Fit! (When activated, add +15 to Physical Combat)
Telekinesis/Telepathy: I can read your mind, and throw you around like a ragdoll! (When activated +15 to all Mental and Physical Combat)
Rituals: I hereby summon thee....whatever your name is. (Can perform rituals to someone Eldritch creatures)
Biological Augmentation: My body is a weapon! (When activated, +30 to Physical Combat)
Spider Legs: Crawling on Walls! Long Reach! Impalement! (When activated, can climb up buildings and otherwise without having to resort to flying! Also, adds a +15 to Combat Rolls.)
Energy Ball: Fire not included (+10 to all Combat Rolls)
Telekinesis/Telepathy: I can read your mind, and throw you around like a ragdoll! (When activated +15 to all Mental and Physical Combat)
Rituals: I hereby summon thee....whatever your name is. (Can perform rituals to someone Eldritch creatures)
Biological Augmentation: My body is a weapon! (When activated, +30 to Physical Combat)
Spider Legs: Crawling on Walls! Long Reach! Impalement! (When activated, can climb up buildings and otherwise without having to resort to flying! Also, adds a +15 to Combat Rolls.)
Energy Ball: Fire not included (+10 to all Combat Rolls)
Howard Craft
Level 1
Child: Anastasia the Eldritch Abomination
Job: Middle School Teacher
Stats: Money 1.5, Sanity 10, Notoriety 2, Actions 2
Weekly Income: +2 to Money
Current Food: 3/4
Items:
The Journal
Starship Troopers
Warhammer 40k
Star Wars
Horror Books
Red Cloth (From Shadow Creature)
Amulet
Known Adults/Supernaturals:
Ms. Harrowmont: 4/10
Ms. Harrowmont 2: 4/10
Mr. Harrowmont: 4/10
Children/Child Supernaturals:
Chester Harrowmont: 6/10
Acquaintances(That you can actually stand):
Olly Rivauld: 6/10
Level 1
Child: Anastasia the Eldritch Abomination
Job: Middle School Teacher
Stats: Money 1.5, Sanity 10, Notoriety 2, Actions 2
Weekly Income: +2 to Money
Current Food: 3/4
Items:
The Journal
Starship Troopers
Warhammer 40k
Star Wars
Horror Books
Red Cloth (From Shadow Creature)
Amulet
Known Adults/Supernaturals:
Ms. Harrowmont: 4/10
Ms. Harrowmont 2: 4/10
Mr. Harrowmont: 4/10
Children/Child Supernaturals:
Chester Harrowmont: 6/10
Acquaintances(That you can actually stand):
Olly Rivauld: 6/10
Tranquil Fury: Colder than a walking fridge. Cold as a gun. (When activated gain a +20 to Combat rolls! Chance to negate Magic!)
Those who can't, teach better: You're not the best, but you are still a teacher. And you'll be dammed if anyone questions it. +15 to rolls when teaching your child and classroom
Middle School Drama: You've been around enough 13-16 year olds to know what they worry about at that age. +15 bonus to rolls when child hits puberty
Authoritative: Sometimes, tough love is the best love. +10 to rolls when laying down the law
Those fucking brats!: Why do they keep putting a tack on my seat? -10 to rolls to keep Sanity when doing job.
Low Risk Job: If a roll would increase Notoriety with a fail, add +10 to roll
Strong Willed: Either your willpower is harder to break than titanium, or you were insane to begin with to even THINK about raising a THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE as your child. No longer lose Sanity from Supernatural sources.
Knowledge of the Supernatural (Beginner): Turns out, there's an entire world that you are completely unaware of right under your nose! Heh, heh….uuuggghhh. +5 to Supernatural Investigations.
A Bond between Father and Daughter: Everything is better now! (Trust is Maxed Out! +15 to actions to Increase Trust and 1 Reroll for failed actions to increase Trust!)
Orator (Novice): You've got that commanding voice! (+10 to rolls to Inspire or Persuade others)
DODGE!: Best way to not get hit? Not get hit! (+10 to Defensive Combat Rolls)
Power of the Fist (Beginner): Your hands feel so fucking sore now! (+10 to Combat Rolls where you use your fist as weapons)
Middle School Drama: You've been around enough 13-16 year olds to know what they worry about at that age. +15 bonus to rolls when child hits puberty
Authoritative: Sometimes, tough love is the best love. +10 to rolls when laying down the law
Those fucking brats!: Why do they keep putting a tack on my seat? -10 to rolls to keep Sanity when doing job.
Low Risk Job: If a roll would increase Notoriety with a fail, add +10 to roll
Strong Willed: Either your willpower is harder to break than titanium, or you were insane to begin with to even THINK about raising a THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE as your child. No longer lose Sanity from Supernatural sources.
Knowledge of the Supernatural (Beginner): Turns out, there's an entire world that you are completely unaware of right under your nose! Heh, heh….uuuggghhh. +5 to Supernatural Investigations.
A Bond between Father and Daughter: Everything is better now! (Trust is Maxed Out! +15 to actions to Increase Trust and 1 Reroll for failed actions to increase Trust!)
Orator (Novice): You've got that commanding voice! (+10 to rolls to Inspire or Persuade others)
DODGE!: Best way to not get hit? Not get hit! (+10 to Defensive Combat Rolls)
Power of the Fist (Beginner): Your hands feel so fucking sore now! (+10 to Combat Rolls where you use your fist as weapons)
Your enemies are some kind of strange Shadow Creatures. Apparently they live in..well shadows and are currently watching your every move. You've encountered one of them twice. Once when it appeared on the roof of your car. Then again when you accidentally left Anastasia at home alone.
You have discovered that whatever the Shadow Creatures are, they can bleed. They can be killed.
You have discovered that Magic exist.
You have discovered something called Belief.
There's an Eldritch Monster underneath your school. It is currently asleep Indefinitely, unless someone else tries to wake it up.
You've got evidence that suggest Barton has been performing rituals on children sent to stay there since the 1800s. They have a profile on Ana, and want to capture her for a sacrifice.
Ana knows something about the War between Humans and Mythics.
Rivuald might not be human.
You have discovered that whatever the Shadow Creatures are, they can bleed. They can be killed.
You have discovered that Magic exist.
You have discovered something called Belief.
There's an Eldritch Monster underneath your school. It is currently asleep Indefinitely, unless someone else tries to wake it up.
You've got evidence that suggest Barton has been performing rituals on children sent to stay there since the 1800s. They have a profile on Ana, and want to capture her for a sacrifice.
Ana knows something about the War between Humans and Mythics.
Rivuald might not be human.
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- Location
- Mists of Albion
[] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
She was pissed when we didn't speak to her before, not making that mistake again, we need our Vampire Girl
[x] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
Well, it'd be very useful to say the least
[X] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
She was pissed when we didn't speak to her before, not making that mistake again, we need our Vampire Girl
[x] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
- [x] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
Well, it'd be very useful to say the least
[X] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
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- Location
- Fabulously Rainbow Ireland
Hiro Dark
Necromancer
- Location
- US
Gonna call it here: Olly Rivauld is either a Toreador or Ventrue. Possibly Lasombra, but I think we'd have noticed the lack of reflection by now, and I'm getting more of a Presence vibe than just plain Dominate. One of the High Clans at any rate.
[X] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
[X] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
As for Anastasia. . .
[X] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
Mind though, I don't necessarily think she needs get rid of her Cult. They could be very, very useful if properly cultivated. But Ana absolutely should see about getting them to be a bit more subtle, and maaaaybe write up an actual doctrine for them to be following instead of letting them make stuff up. It'd probably be best not to let them get misconceptions about who she is and what she does if she does get to keep her own pet cult. As for Sense Eldritch, eh...Can never be too careful. Plus, while our alert has gone down from the Dullahan Incident, if they actually did spread word we may actually have some new Supernatural neighbors soon. Peaceful peeps who might want the security of A Badass Mofo keeping shit from disturbing the peace, y'know. We DID say the neighborhood is effectively a neutral zone under our protection, after all.
[X] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
[X] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
- [X] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
As for Anastasia. . .
[X] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
Mind though, I don't necessarily think she needs get rid of her Cult. They could be very, very useful if properly cultivated. But Ana absolutely should see about getting them to be a bit more subtle, and maaaaybe write up an actual doctrine for them to be following instead of letting them make stuff up. It'd probably be best not to let them get misconceptions about who she is and what she does if she does get to keep her own pet cult. As for Sense Eldritch, eh...Can never be too careful. Plus, while our alert has gone down from the Dullahan Incident, if they actually did spread word we may actually have some new Supernatural neighbors soon. Peaceful peeps who might want the security of A Badass Mofo keeping shit from disturbing the peace, y'know. We DID say the neighborhood is effectively a neutral zone under our protection, after all.
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- Location
- Mists of Albion
Doesn't matter what she is.
We should not discriminate against our Waifu.
- Location
- Fabulously Rainbow Ireland
She's incredibly pale, wears a sun hat outdoors and has enlarged canines, it's kinda obvious she's a vampire.
Hiro Dark
Necromancer
- Location
- US
Well I mean, she could be a succubus or lamia that's good at concealing her less-human-attributes, we don't fully know how those work. Succubus especially given the Social Skillz. I'm just putting my hat in the rink of Vampire(for, admittedly, your aforementioned reasons) and with aforementioned Social Skillz I'm guessing WoD-style Toreador or Ventrue in particular was my entire point on callin' it.
globalwarmth
ruining the weather.
- Location
- Polar ice caps
[x] Call Rivauld: Ok..you can do this.
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
Thanks to @1986ctcel for pointing out the typo.
Call Rivauld has been replaced with Visit Olly. Sorry about the confusion.
Call Rivauld has been replaced with Visit Olly. Sorry about the confusion.
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
That was from you're Belief Power Tranquil Fury.
Remember, that has an effect not just in combat, but in social situations as well.
Howard can see small details on the level of Batman at this point. It's just that he doesn't have full control over it and it just kind of happens.
Don't worry though, small usages of Belief Powers doesn't harm you.
It's when you actively use your power that puts the strain on your body.
- Location
- Mists of Albion
Gonna call it here: Olly Rivauld is either a Toreador or Ventrue. Possibly Lasombra, but I think we'd have noticed the lack of reflection by now, and I'm getting more of a Presence vibe than just plain Dominate. One of the High Clans at any rate.
[x] Call Rivauld: Ok..you can do this. (Improve Ms. R SL)
(or 'Visit Olly', whatever this vote should be marked as)
[x] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
and that also seems reasonable enough. Feel like I should vote for something a bit more...flashy, but that's kinda my problem in WoD anyways(always go for Gifts or Disciplines rather than making sure my normal stats are up to snuff) so should prooob'ly avoid that.
- [x] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
As for Anastasia. . .
[X] Find those cultist: Maybe she could convince them to back down a bit. (Make contact with Cult.)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
Mind though, I don't necessarily think she needs get rid of her Cult. They could be very, very useful if properly cultivated. But Ana absolutely should see about getting them to be a bit more subtle, and maaaaybe write up an actual doctrine for them to be following instead of letting them make stuff up. It'd probably be best not to let them get misconceptions about who she is and what she does if she does get to keep her own pet cult. As for Sense Eldritch, eh...Can never be too careful. Plus, while our alert has gone down from the Dullahan Incident, if they actually did spread word we may actually have some new Supernatural neighbors soon. Peaceful peeps who might want the security of A Badass Mofo keeping shit from disturbing the peace, y'know. We DID say the neighborhood is effectively a neutral zone under our protection, after all.
Visiting Olly has been put up as an option guys.
Cybandeath
Lord Darkness, and Representative of Mad Science
- Location
- The United States of America
vampire or succubus/ some kind of demon calling it now.
- Location
- Fabulously Rainbow Ireland
[X] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
[X] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
[X] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision
- [X] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
- Location
- Australia
In the future I would appreciate if you didn't quote the whole of large story posts. It is better to highlight a specific section then click on the reply popup so you only reply to that specific section. e.g
[X] Visit Olly: Let's see how she lives, shall we? (Increase Olly SL)
[X] Investigate Crossroads: Seriously, the fuck! (Possibly learn why there is an Eldritch Monster underneath your school and how to stop it 85% Done)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
[X] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)
Should still finish investigation, and Anas book bonus is still great, we still have books leftover
[X] Investigate Crossroads: Seriously, the fuck! (Possibly learn why there is an Eldritch Monster underneath your school and how to stop it 85% Done)
[X] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)
[X] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)
Should still finish investigation, and Anas book bonus is still great, we still have books leftover
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
God damnit, thought I got rid of that!
Thanks for pointing it out!
You have finished the Investigation of Crossroads!