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40k Cult Quest
- Thread starter Dragonofelder
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- Sci-Fi
- Pronouns
- He/Him
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- He/Him
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K von Carstein
Likes to go for a walk
- Location
- Belgium
- Pronouns
- He
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What's terrible? The imbalance of devotion?
So there's probably a risk of our cult veering completely towards Tzeentch worship. We should probably not do that. Doing other actions to please the other gods would be good. Maybe a brothel for Slaanesh, and someone was talking about a fighting ring.
What's a Dark Boon? A mutation or a special ability? Where can we fin canonical examples?
Is that bad?
Better to do pro-Khorne ones.
- Location
- A Pit Of My Own Making
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Yes, in this case that going into negative Khorne Devotion might cause Him to turn his eye from you.
A Dark Boon can be almost anything, it's a gift from the god(s). You've gotten one so far, at the start of the quest, so I'll link back to it;
You'll see more soon, but again linking to a previous post;
Turn 4 - Part 2 Results
- Location
- A Pit Of My Own Making
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Vote over! Will try and get next update out soon, but it'll be a biggun.
- Location
- A Pit Of My Own Making
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Next update is coming along slowly, sorry it's taking so long.
I have to take back what I said about getting a Tzeentch Boon, you're still one Devotion off. You will, however, be getting a minor Undivided Boon once this update is done, as you have passed the first benchmark of 25.
Meanwhile I'm in the process of going back on my word about something else, so look forward to that.
I have to take back what I said about getting a Tzeentch Boon, you're still one Devotion off. You will, however, be getting a minor Undivided Boon once this update is done, as you have passed the first benchmark of 25.
Meanwhile I'm in the process of going back on my word about something else, so look forward to that.
Turn 4 - Part 3: The Khorne Issue
- Location
- A Pit Of My Own Making
- Pronouns
- He/Him
What does it feel like, for a God to turn Their attention away from you? It is an absence in a space you had never noticed before. It was the removal of a secret limb. It was the light of a sun, thought eternal and ceaselessly, to move away, leaving you a small amount colder.
Unwillingly or not, The Human Ascension has spurned the Blood God. They have not earned His ire (not yet, at least), but they must act quickly.
Valsen Stockhouse ruminated on this as she watched her cult descend into furious arguments. Many of them had gathered in the Church of the Undivided to discuss the sudden spiritual upset, but the debate had become heated quickly. No one, not even her, had prepared for an issue such as this. The very soul of the cult was under threat, and they could only squabble like children.
Many different ideas to regain the Lord of Murder's favour were put forward. Some suggested regular blood sports or sacrifice, but Valsen knew that a grander gesture was needed. Others speculated on attempting to balance out the gods' attentions by displeasing the other three, which Valsen knew would likely end badly.
Out of the corner of her eye, Valsen could see Rosten Lowitzhs, her Head Researcher. She was surrounded by a small group, quietly talking, and receiving nods in turn. Marc Eli, currently in the shadow of a pillar, had revealed to Valsen recently that Rosten had… altered her own beliefs, cleaving more closely to the Architect, instead of the Undivided Truth. The success of many actions in the Changer's name, including those that benefited her work, had led Rosten to devote herself to a single Lord. She had been rewarded already; even from across the room, Valsen could see how the researcher's ears had become slightly elongated.
The Unseen Hand had suggested this was the start of factionalism within the cult, with cultists beginning to venerate one of the Four above the others. As she already held a high position, and was clearly blessed by Him, Rosten was rallying behind those that followed the Deceiver. So far no one had begun to gather those faithful to Grandfather, or the Dark Prince, but as for the Lord of Skulls…
"It's a damn shame, that's what it is!" The cry came from the center of the other grouping in the room. Valsen knew their ringleader, as he'd once been in the running for her own position; Dreyfus Kindly. "We've been so busy setting up pointless businesses and researching cheap tricks, we've forgotten what this cult is about! Spreading the Truth to non-believers! Worshiping the glory of the Gods! And now one of Them, maybe the strongest, has turned away from us, for we have not given Him his due! I say enough is enough!" From his coat, Dreyfus pulled out a paper knife, and held it up, with many around him doing so as well. "I say we go into this god's-damned city, and spill some blood for the Blood God!"
"Or we can do something that won't bring down the hammer of Imperial authority onto us all." Everyone in the room had become focused on Dreyfus, but now they turned to Rosten. "You must admit, a God whose domains are primarily war and murder is not precisely conducive to the shroud of secret we operate. I'd like to suggest a method by which we can end this current problem, and prevent any future issues; we remove any trace of the Blood God from our worship."
There was silence at this. Even Valsen was stunned by the, the heresy of Rosten's idea. And yet…
"With a difficult to please deity gone, we can focus on those more deserving of faith," continued Rosten "as well as the Great Truth, of course. We would not be forced into violent acts, that would cut away at our numbers and our shield of secrecy. We would have more time and resources to work towards our ultimate goals. After all, she said, turning to look in Dreyfus' direction, "wouldn't it be better for our blood and sweat to be put to good use, instead of going to an unsatisfiable brute?"
The cult dissolved once more into furious arguments, Dreyfus yelling at Rosten who only smirked in response. Valsen sighed, and rubbed her head. Then she put her fingers to her lips and let off a shrill whistle, the kind that would travel for miles in the paper stacks. Everyone quickly fell silent. "If you are done squabbling like children," she said, "we need to come to an agreement on what is to be done. Those with plans, come forward and present them, so that the entire Cult may then vote.
Dreyfus has suggested the simplest, and the most likely to succeed option; a mass killing in the Blood God's name. The wanton slaughter will satisfy Him greatly, but will likely draw a great deal of attention.
[] Rampant Bloodbath
This action will be performed on the next turn
There is also the possibility of having a similar event, but only with volunteer cultists. Easier to control and manage, but likely to cost a great many lives.
[] Slaughterfest
This action will be performed on the next turn
Marc suggests a more covert alternative; a series of random murders, or abduction for ritual sacrifice. A greater amount killed will return more favor, but be harder to pull off unnoticed.
[] Red Harvest
This action will be performed on the next turn
Meanwhile Rosten's idea of severing the Cult's collection to Khorne is, while drastic, not without its merits. It may have a great deal of fallout, but you could also come out the other side far stronger
[] Banishing Blood
This action will occur immediately
However there there is space for other ideas to be brought forwards, as long as they will deal with the issue decisively.
[] write in
Please try and be realistic
Voting is now open, and will last for at least a day
You can only vote for one option
Remember this?
This update is late due to quite a bit happening all at once in my life, as well as bloody writers block.
Thanks again to K von Carstein & Gabriel_TFA, who are my betas for this and the Hulk Ork Quest.
Unwillingly or not, The Human Ascension has spurned the Blood God. They have not earned His ire (not yet, at least), but they must act quickly.
Valsen Stockhouse ruminated on this as she watched her cult descend into furious arguments. Many of them had gathered in the Church of the Undivided to discuss the sudden spiritual upset, but the debate had become heated quickly. No one, not even her, had prepared for an issue such as this. The very soul of the cult was under threat, and they could only squabble like children.
Many different ideas to regain the Lord of Murder's favour were put forward. Some suggested regular blood sports or sacrifice, but Valsen knew that a grander gesture was needed. Others speculated on attempting to balance out the gods' attentions by displeasing the other three, which Valsen knew would likely end badly.
Out of the corner of her eye, Valsen could see Rosten Lowitzhs, her Head Researcher. She was surrounded by a small group, quietly talking, and receiving nods in turn. Marc Eli, currently in the shadow of a pillar, had revealed to Valsen recently that Rosten had… altered her own beliefs, cleaving more closely to the Architect, instead of the Undivided Truth. The success of many actions in the Changer's name, including those that benefited her work, had led Rosten to devote herself to a single Lord. She had been rewarded already; even from across the room, Valsen could see how the researcher's ears had become slightly elongated.
The Unseen Hand had suggested this was the start of factionalism within the cult, with cultists beginning to venerate one of the Four above the others. As she already held a high position, and was clearly blessed by Him, Rosten was rallying behind those that followed the Deceiver. So far no one had begun to gather those faithful to Grandfather, or the Dark Prince, but as for the Lord of Skulls…
"It's a damn shame, that's what it is!" The cry came from the center of the other grouping in the room. Valsen knew their ringleader, as he'd once been in the running for her own position; Dreyfus Kindly. "We've been so busy setting up pointless businesses and researching cheap tricks, we've forgotten what this cult is about! Spreading the Truth to non-believers! Worshiping the glory of the Gods! And now one of Them, maybe the strongest, has turned away from us, for we have not given Him his due! I say enough is enough!" From his coat, Dreyfus pulled out a paper knife, and held it up, with many around him doing so as well. "I say we go into this god's-damned city, and spill some blood for the Blood God!"
"Or we can do something that won't bring down the hammer of Imperial authority onto us all." Everyone in the room had become focused on Dreyfus, but now they turned to Rosten. "You must admit, a God whose domains are primarily war and murder is not precisely conducive to the shroud of secret we operate. I'd like to suggest a method by which we can end this current problem, and prevent any future issues; we remove any trace of the Blood God from our worship."
There was silence at this. Even Valsen was stunned by the, the heresy of Rosten's idea. And yet…
"With a difficult to please deity gone, we can focus on those more deserving of faith," continued Rosten "as well as the Great Truth, of course. We would not be forced into violent acts, that would cut away at our numbers and our shield of secrecy. We would have more time and resources to work towards our ultimate goals. After all, she said, turning to look in Dreyfus' direction, "wouldn't it be better for our blood and sweat to be put to good use, instead of going to an unsatisfiable brute?"
The cult dissolved once more into furious arguments, Dreyfus yelling at Rosten who only smirked in response. Valsen sighed, and rubbed her head. Then she put her fingers to her lips and let off a shrill whistle, the kind that would travel for miles in the paper stacks. Everyone quickly fell silent. "If you are done squabbling like children," she said, "we need to come to an agreement on what is to be done. Those with plans, come forward and present them, so that the entire Cult may then vote.
Dreyfus has suggested the simplest, and the most likely to succeed option; a mass killing in the Blood God's name. The wanton slaughter will satisfy Him greatly, but will likely draw a great deal of attention.
[] Rampant Bloodbath
This action will be performed on the next turn
There is also the possibility of having a similar event, but only with volunteer cultists. Easier to control and manage, but likely to cost a great many lives.
[] Slaughterfest
This action will be performed on the next turn
Marc suggests a more covert alternative; a series of random murders, or abduction for ritual sacrifice. A greater amount killed will return more favor, but be harder to pull off unnoticed.
[] Red Harvest
This action will be performed on the next turn
Meanwhile Rosten's idea of severing the Cult's collection to Khorne is, while drastic, not without its merits. It may have a great deal of fallout, but you could also come out the other side far stronger
[] Banishing Blood
This action will occur immediately
However there there is space for other ideas to be brought forwards, as long as they will deal with the issue decisively.
[] write in
Please try and be realistic
Voting is now open, and will last for at least a day
You can only vote for one option
Remember this?
Hello Dreyfus, I missed you.
This update is late due to quite a bit happening all at once in my life, as well as bloody writers block.
Thanks again to K von Carstein & Gabriel_TFA, who are my betas for this and the Hulk Ork Quest.
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Gold adorned man
Stay true to your belief, and act for it.
- Location
- Floor of Religion
- Pronouns
- Nonsencioul
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We will make some of our police/military members regulars clean ups on the hivecities criminals. This will be very bloody and goric with plenty of powerful opponents. And a near unending source of it. After all how can you permanently end something when millions of people live on eachothers houses and the bottom barely sees a light other than the ones adorning the streets.
If we dont have mility cultists, we will volunteer to the police force and planetary defense force.
We will make some of our police/military members regulars clean ups on the hivecities criminals. This will be very bloody and goric with plenty of powerful opponents. And a near unending source of it. After all how can you permanently end something when millions of people live on eachothers houses and the bottom barely sees a light other than the ones adorning the streets.
If we dont have mility cultists, we will volunteer to the police force and planetary defense force.
[X] Red Harvest
Sorry, but we are a bunch of weak paper-pushing nerds for the most part. We need to keep the stabbings low-key and sneaky for a bit. Once we have the Clippers fully in our pocket we can get more wanton.
Sorry, but we are a bunch of weak paper-pushing nerds for the most part. We need to keep the stabbings low-key and sneaky for a bit. Once we have the Clippers fully in our pocket we can get more wanton.
The Bird
tEM IS GUD...RITER!
- Location
- In that den of villains and scum, OKLAHOMA
[X] Ritual self sacrifice via gladitorial battles and tributing the losers skulls to khorne, wheras the champion will immolate himself in the name of Khorne after while embarking on a bloody, violent rampage against the followers of the corpse emperor before they burn to a crisp.
Okay so, I decided that if we want to get back into Khorne's good graces, we're going to have to think like Khornates. And that means incredible ultraviolence.
Okay so, I decided that if we want to get back into Khorne's good graces, we're going to have to think like Khornates. And that means incredible ultraviolence.
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Slaughter Fest
This and send them to the under hive
This and send them to the under hive
- Location
- A Pit Of My Own Making
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Quick note, changed "Slaughter Fest" to "Slaughterfest", which was what I intended to put. I'll combine any votes that use the wrong one
This dosn't count as a proper vote, you need to put the main body after the X box.
I quite like this, it combines Rampant Bloodbath & Slaughterfest. If I'm reading it right, the winner of a inner-cult tournament will go out and murder a bunch of people?
- Location
- France
[X] Red Harvest
The Bird
tEM IS GUD...RITER!
- Location
- In that den of villains and scum, OKLAHOMA
While on fire, yes.
Tabascoheath
Unkempt, Evil-eyed Charlatan, and Pseudo-Mystic
- Location
- Your Nearest Orbital Habitat
[X] Red Harvest