@egoo Would searching the extraplanar markets for a Roseling or its remains help make it possible to make them in the Fungus Forge? I still think those would be perfect for Wizard creatures. They have higher int than any Leshy and as much wis as Lotus Leshy.
And i am assuming our construction and Plant growing are kept separately from this vote?
@egoo @Goldfish @DragonParadox, would designating 200,000 IM to Lya to have free reign of Armun Kelisk and the Opaline Vault specifically to improve the library (especially Lya's personal library) help our research actions?
I am hoping yes.
Would we be able to make them without a sample? Same for Stangle Weed and other water plant creatures. Would we need the Tritons to find us samples or would the Old Gods just have it on file?You could look sure, but that is really obscure. The rolls would be really hard.
I'm not sure if we are allowed to buy more Thinaun. It would be great, but I think it's limited to 20 pounds per permit. @DragonParadox?[] Visit Armun Kelisk, and set up a policy on extradition of criminals with Djinn Empire.
-[] Having resolved the issue with Shaitan laws meshing with those of your realm, now would be the time to visit your other allies, so as to ensure that criminals running from either of your Empires will not find a safe haven in others.
[] When visiting Armun Kelisk and Opaline Vault for wares, try to find rare resources:
-[] Arkas Grass
-[] Entangle Weed
-[] Flame Clove
-[] Livewood
-[] Obaddis Leaf
-[] Cassil
-[] Nararoot
-[] Djezet
-[] Noqual
-[] Voidglass
-[] Living Steel
-[] Horacalum
-[] Mindglass
-[] Obdurium
-[] Serren
-[] Pearlsteel
-[] Buy 20 more pounds of Thinaun in PoE. Trade one-for-one with Valyrian Steel, but also try to infer just what uses it has in Genie Empires, since we are only starting to look in it ourselves.
This needs to be settled, ASAP, especially for the Glassmaker's Guild.[] Make a formal decision on the legal status of magical companies, guilds and institutions in the realm.
-[] Specifically regarding the duty to share arcane knowledge any individual mage (or a group) has with the Scholarum.
-[] Additionaly, decide whether religious groups are required to share their lore and knowledge as well - like the Red Priests' rituals.
Like I said earlier, this should be done soon. Even if he only acts as a source of information, that would be great. If we can hire him, that would be amazing. More Dragons![] Visit the labyrinth-fortress of Darleth the Delver upon Plane of Earth.
-[] This dragon might just be of great help in defending your realm against coming wars, both with Illithid and with Sultan of Brass... but first you shall take his measure in person.
-[] At minimum, try to trade for insights about building unusual and passive defenses against Illithid/Devil/Demon infiltration, as well as insights in Efreeti and Illithid fortifications, ways and methods of bringing such down... Or evading them altogether.
--[] Ideally, hire him.
I don't think this one is really necessary, considering we now have a permanent Telepathic Bond linking us to Bloodraven. We can ask him whatever we need, whenever we need it.[] Visit your uncle again. You have things to talk about, and people to scheme against.
-[] Specifically visit the Mindblanked god-cave, the subjects are too important to be discussed left to chance, mind-link or not.
-[] Try to learn if there are any other Ancient Weirwoods that Old Gods remember about, which can be revived similarly to Tree of Age of Dawn. Divination as usual.
-[] Ask about Boltons. Their house is said to go way, way back, and unsavory as some practices may be, you are more interested in knowing if you have to keep them and Old Gods away from each-other.
-[] Ask him what his plan was for the Heart Trees that will inevitably be stranded beyond the Wall, completely defenseless and but easy prey once Winter comes in earnest.
-[] Ask about OGs ability to grow/create a source of a Wish spell, not unlike the one Tiamat granted for Shadow Dragon... and how much would it cost/how long would it take.
-[] AQ:AD (Additional Questions: Ask Duesal)
More Stannis would be great, especially now that we know the Renplacement has departed Storm's End.[] Meet with Stannis Baratheon. With the bargain you've struck with Storm God, he may yet play a part larger than being but a mere Lord...
-[] Try to have him turn to Storm God.
I'm in no rush on this one, but I know ya'll want to close another loose end, so let's do it.[] Summon the independent Artificer Uniila that acted against you on many an occasion, in revenge for taking her sister captive and bound by powerful magics.
-[] Apply divination beforehand on a very minor chance she doesn't have a Mindblank.
--[] If she doesn't, plan around the fact accordingly (more Divination).
-[] Summon in Snare, with all Companions avaliable present - utilising Rings of Spellbattle to maximum counterspelling effect, while bombarding with all spells capable of non-lethal takedown.
--[] Apply additional precautions, like setting spells Refusal and Transfix upon the place.
--[] Have the entirety of the cage surrounding the summoning circle covered in Hardened stone - rendering the metal beneath it immune to effects that would otherwise instantly corrode or melt through it, like the blood of the Fiends you fought over the Mercury Lake.
--[] Also make sure to be ready to act against any effects that may block line of sight - like a smoke bomb, for example.
---[] Have the casting Companions circled around the Snare's summoning circle, so as to ensure more easily keeping her under fire even if she somehow leaves the circle; or puts up a LoS-blocking effect.
---[] Have the melee Companions spread out around the room in a fashion that would impede Uniila from running in any direction if she manages to escape the circle and the cage- have a Companion capable of intercepting and swording her in moving distance, ideally also intercrossing each-other's segments of the room, so that they could attack from several angles.
I think we need to be extremely careful with who we share this information with. We should treat the knowledge as a straight up cognitohazard.[] Reconvene with your most trusted allies and subjects on the matter of Heaven's Fate - and how much of it should be known to general populace.
-[] Arrange a meeting with your Governors and/or Companions and/or Allies.
--[] Decide the exact list when the time comes.
--[] The state of Heaven and the rest of the Spheres was distorted in the system of education of your realm so far - and where Inquisitors shall be informed of the truth regardless, the current students and members of Scholarum, as well as any future ones, may be in need of being brought into the matter slowly/carefully, so as to not cause undue... problems the revelation may hold.
Yep. This has been a long time coming and I'll be glad to wrap it up.[] Sacrifice ~700 HD in a grand ritual to turn every existing Weirwood fireproof.
YES! Githerzai only, of course, unless we are looking at a scorched earth, full on Far Realm invasion of Planetos, then it's no holds barred.[] With the truths revealed to you, there is is no more time to wait or be overly careful - Seek meeting with Gith - the forces of illithids upon Plane of Balance can be allowed no quarter - not with their empires spreading upon Broken Heavens itself.
I don't really want to do this, but I'm not actively opposed to it, either. We might have better luck just dealing with Danelle and her adventurer friends, leaving Lucan and his people out of the loop entirely.[] Communicate with Danelle. Relay to her, that Djinn of Armun Khellisk have been looking into creatures of Winter, and anything with such a connection may be helpful in learning how to treat the taint most of Winterborn carry these days... Like the connection we noticed her companion has.
-[] If decency of Djinn is not an argument in of itself, give our word that nothing untoward shall happen to her companion. This research going smoothly is in everyone's best interest.
This should be so automatica that it doesn't even need to be considered a Minor Action, but better safe than sorry.[] Keep an eye out for Siduri's further report on Efreeti activity - especially so on the Efreeti Vizier's component-gathering convoy.
-[] Also, question the captives from the raid for information on Adamantine Mine - the amounts it produces, the location, the guards, how often it sends out convoys and what routes are usually taken, who works in the mine, if there are any particilar semi-secret mining methods they are aware of, etc etc.
Yep, standard Westerosi clean up stuff to pave the way for our conquest.[] Speak with your foremost territorial Vassals when you can find the time, but early in the month, preferably after you are done with your transactions.
-[] Speak with Doran to arrange bringing in any recalcitrant obstacles in his own territory, or else do away with any threats that might linger.
-[] Denys Trainer and his comrades along with his brother Oberyn battled a deathless spirit who was quite powerful despite how newly risen it was.
-[] Yohn Royce also has his own demons, or devils as the case may be, to battle, and you should be wise to lend him any aid as you close to the time of invasion.
These all look straight forward and, if not essential, then at least useful and like the heading says, easily delegated.Delegated Actions
[] Recover the hoard of Felzath from the Stonedance.
[] Have some more Heart Trees grown:
-[] Tree for Riz'Neth in Sothoryos.
-[] Tree for Saan in Basilisk Isles.
-[] Tree for Wyla in Sothoryos.
-[] Tree for Lady Phassen in Myr.
-[] Tree of Healing in Pentos.
-[] Seven trees upon the hills of Andals - one for each Sept we are rebuilding.
-[] Tree for Opaline Vault in Plane of Earth.
--[] A source of constant Daylight for the tree has to be bought, or permanently enchanted (via diamond dust and excessive CL) onto the tree.
--[] Take care to inform the officials of the particularities the holy trees of Old Gods hold, and the depth to which their roots go - so as to ensure that you do not inadvertedly damage anything.
-[] Tree grown under your Xorn allies' care on Plane of Earth
--[] A source of constant Daylight for the tree has to be bought, or permanently enchanted (via diamond dust and excessive CL) onto the tree.
[] Set up an exchange of lore between Shaitan's Spire of Wisdom and Sorcerer's Deep's Scholarum.
-[] Have Scholarum students accompanied by an Erynie and a Pen Dragon visit the spire, with commonplace knowledge and lore of Plane of Balance (but not present on Planes) carefully chosen by Lya, Teana, or Naria to afford best rate of exchange for just as commonplace Planar/Arcane lore.
--[] The students are to be throughly taught the ways to behave and act throughout the trip, so as to not cause an accident.
-[] Scholarum-grade lore/books are to be exchanged under much more care, ideally being done by an Arcanum or a Companion. Exchange rate of such materials is, of course, to be set for more important and specific knowledge - basises for new Scholarum courses, forays into unresearched branches of magic, rare ritual spells and exotic magical techniques.
[] Look into what Armun Kelisk has as an analogue to Opaline Vault's Spire of Wisdom.
-[] Ideally, a deal has to be set up if such an establishment exists, that will mirror that with Spire of Wisdom - but targeting the knowledge we don't already have from there, using our limited supply of commonplace Plane of Balance-lore and Scholarum materials efficienty for this exchange.
[] Make an inquiry on what establishments are responsible for teaching mages in Opaline Vault and Armun Kelisk.
-[] Take a cursory look in how the systems operate, keeping an eye for anything Scholarum can effectively copy and implement (how students are awakened to magic, ingenious use of common spells/rituals in teaching, effective methods, etc.)
[] Have someone sent to the mass grave of Golden Company in Essaria to recover their remains.
-[] Their bodies' carcasses may yet serve a good purpose still, and rotting away there doesn't help anyone for sure - especially with Undead on the rise there. It is prudent to take them away before they are raised as well.
-[] Run some inference and Divination to learn about the doings of Chosen of Smith and his goals, for you cannot afford to be hasty in your judgments on any of them anymore.
-[] Take care to not be noticed in your efforts, since Danelle or Lucan may just visit since ceasefire was settled.
--[] An alarming possibility is that the Chosen of Smith is being manipulated or in league with the Devils, or bankrolled by Tywin Lannister, so caution is to be kept either way.
-[] Run some inference and Divination to learn about the doings of Chosen of Warrior (Brienne of Tarth).
--[] Possibly supply her further, now that we are in a ceasefire, but only given she doesn't show any signs of having an inclination to actively undermine us (it is inevitable she'll be fighting and doing the will of the Warrior, so it but makes sense for us to ensure she succeeds in defending Seven Kingdoms from threats... that aren't us).
--[] Maybe share with her the information on WInter, Illithids, Daemons etc., if she shows herself being reasonable and cooperative?
[] Look into "She Who Brings Enlightenment" on PoE.
-[] Judging by rumors, some of her interests may coincide with yours. It would, however, do good to take her measure in person, similar to Darleth the Delver.
[] Gather knowledge about followers of Mother Earth across Three Sisters.
-[] With the deal you made with Storm God, it would not go amiss to try and find his partner in an alike way... But the rumors of "blessings" spouted by the people living there, leave dark thoughts behind. It is possible, that whatever remained of faith in Mother Earth, has been extinguished by Deep Ones... Or, perhaps, even turned into something worse.
[] Have Lya read the Light of Creation
-[] The secrets of this book have been swaying you ever since you got it... But until recently, you had not the time to even look through it. Yet, with the horrible and grand truths of the Spheres opening to you in these times, it is more important than ever to find what truly lies within the depths of understanding this book may impart.
-[] Have Philosopher's Tree, all avaliable buffs, and reality-shifting magic (Alter Fortune, Bloodwish, Mythic Power. etc.) used to ensure the 3rd tier of understanding is achieved.
--[] Have Melisande assist at parsing through the book's secrets.
--[] If nothing else, ask Benerro's assistance.
[] Send a few Companions to aid Alyssa Grafton and Danar Crowl in capturing Lyn Corbray, and have them deliver Corbray to Lord Grafton. Have them guide Lord Grafton in sacrificing Corbray to the Old Gods.
[] Have Malarys and Maelor browse the markets of the Bazaar of Beggars and the City of Brass and let you know about any goods, lore, or even slaves that are unique to the area and that you may be interested in.
-[] Additionaly, have them sufficiently discreetely (to a level not causing suspicions beyond "A mortal wishing for power") inquire about any lore unique to the City of Brass that may be for sale.
All of these look good to me, except for wasting Yss' time, attention, or favor on his assistance to break a couple low-tier Demons away from the Abyss.Background Actions
(Done in the background, are likely to appear on-screen if something unexpected happens, otherwise will be but informed of upon completion; possibly in form of a report):
[] Collect on the following:
-[] A book on Green Dragons and Chromatic Dragons in particular, adding on to the Draconis Compendium that Relath and Amrelath have already written.
-[] Histories of the Days of Dawn and the Age of Heroes. (Started: 1 months ago)
[] Have Felzath closely cooperating with House of Mirrors.
-[] A seer of his magnitude can surely be of use, considering that Yss-granted divination is limited in quantity, and the ritual used by House of Mirrors is somewhat limited, albeit still capable when used en-mass.
[] Your Empire faces constant tribulations these days, and it's not likely to ever stop. Still, where mortal hands aren't able, or just aren't there to deal with problems... Beings from outside the Garden may.
-[] Dedicate some of your time usually spent on summoning hostile Fiends to summoning Phoenixes instead.
--[] Summon Phoenixes to act as teachers and tutors for SD's, Tyroshi, Naath, and Tolos Scholarums, as well as teachers for various educational establishments, mental help councilors, and fire-whale collectors (refer to gem-harvest project)
-[] Summon some Preceptor Archons.
-[X] Summoning is to be set at 20% from absolute background summoning capacity.
[] With the Outsiders that you plan on summoning this month, a lot of help can be given to those in need...
-[] Have the summoned Preceptor Archons, and some Phoenixes, set up a system of mental help to citizens of your Empire, from deep-routed trauma, to effects of Eldritch magic and Deep Ones' influence.
--[] Leave the general detail to the experts (summons), with obvious exception of them all following the laws of your realm... And not interfering with each-other's work, like those two you met upon broken Heaven.
[] Ask Siduri for True Names of Devils serving Dispater. Having saved Zathir, and taken Sidri's oath, you all but ensured your eventual enimity. Once he openly makes a move against you, you will have just as little left to lose with him, as you do with Mammon.
--[] Take care to learn the names of Devils most likely to operate on Plane of Balance, or otherwise hurting our interest, via divination and interference with other sources (Uniila, Erynies, other captives), and target them first if a move is made against you. Continue operations as standard from there, with questioning of captured Devils leading further into dismantling their operating cells to maximally avaliable degree.
[] Use Yss' help to break the connection of the Yaenit Demons you bought out on Heaven to Pit.
[] Ask the Lord Adrian Celtigar about the horn he keeps, one rumored to summon Krakens from the sea.
-[] We'd like to study if the item is magical, and ensure that it bears no taint... for these days one should be careful of most things that come from the sea.
-[] It is possible that we'd buy it out for an appropriate amount of wealth based on it's power/safety if it is magical.
[] With your Empire growing steadily, even more importance falls upon your administrators and governors... And more lucrative targets they become for all your enemies.
-[] Assign Advanced Erynies on guard duty to the following individuals:
--[] Teana Strykos (1 Erynies) - Headmistress of Sorcerers Deep
--[] Ferrengo Antarion (2 Erynies) - Sealord of Braavos
--[] Alinor the Fair (2 Erynies) - Lady of the Clerks
--[] Hario of Tyrosh (1 Erynies) - Headmaster of Tyrosh
--[] Salladhor Saan (1 Erynies) - Archon of the Basilisk Isles
--[] Sir Gerold (2 Erynies) - General of the 1st Legion
--[] Alysande Redsail (1 Erynies) - Head of the Silver Eye
--[] Hermetia Aerebalys (2 Erynies, already present) - Magistrate of Lys
--[] Aemon Naremos (1 Erynies) - Vaeroseia in Draconys
--[] Vargor Alexi (1 Erynies) - Colonial Governor
--[] Total: 13 Advanced Erynies.
--[] The Erynies will have express orders to immediately move their charge to safety if any danger is present, or retrieve the body if their charge is killed and move it to a Resurrection-capable Companion no matter other circumstances.
[] Many of your enemies can be used for projects other than simple blood sacrifice. Perhaps now is the best time to be finished with them all at once.
-[] 1 Sorcerer Creature Blood Maiden (to unlock Sorcerer Creature template in Fungus Forge)
-[] 1 Wizard Creature Pleasure Devil (to unlock Wizard Creature template in Fungus Forge)
-[] 1 Desert Devil, 1 Zebub and 1 Sand Devil (to ease the process of Praetorian Project; 6 less Progress needed)
-[] 1 Obsidian Devil (in order to learn to create constructs similar to this en-mass, as a promising weapon against Others)
-[] 1 Advanced Glided Devil Cleric Creature (to unlock Cleric Creature template in Fungus Forge)
Nonetheless, you once told us that getting everything on a single subject would cost 10,000 IM.Finding books is less a matter of raw cash and more of time actually discovering rare tomes.
Anyway good night guys, see you tomorrow with more shopping and an interlude or two from the new turn
Would we be able to make them without a sample? Same for Stangle Weed and other water plant creatures. Would we need the Tritons to find us samples or would the Old Gods just have it on file?
I'd be fine with putting an order in Heaven for a Roseling corpse if that would be enough. Moral implications aside seeing as we would revive her and make a couple hundred more.
I'm not sure if we are allowed to buy more Thinaun. It would be great, but I think it's limited to 20 pounds per permit. @DragonParadox?
Nonetheless, you once told us that getting everything on a single subject would cost 10,000 IM.
We are now multimillionaires.
Hmmm...what about just outright Buying Living Brass and just growing all the trees? Heck, rule it as it's just too generic for any truly grand rituals where Weirwoods are concerned and the limit is Tier3 with no overpay. Wed still get enough trees to cover every major city. Too power gamey?Nonetheless, you once told us that getting everything on a single subject would cost 10,000 IM.
We are now multimillionaires.
I cant actually find a time period. Just a statement that it was limited to a certain amount for a certain period of time. I think we just figured it was the same as for free gold.
Duesal had more questions, like I mentioned, and at the time of me writing this action up, it was mentioned that those should be asked isnide the grove.I don't think this one is really necessary, considering we now have a permanent Telepathic Bond linking us to Bloodraven. We can ask him whatever we need, whenever we need it.
Imma going to push for it after PoA and PoF markets, yes.This needs to be settled, ASAP, especially for the Glassmaker's Guild.
Hell if I know how long it will take in the end, but after us getting to know the state of Hellven, that single letter is but simply not enough.YES! Githerzai only, of course, unless we are looking at a scorched earth, full on Far Realm invasion of Planetos, then it's no holds barred.
I mean, like, sameI don't really want to do this, but I'm not actively opposed to it, either.
And I greatly appreciate all the help you lent to writing this one up, have no doubt.I'm in no rush on this one, but I know ya'll want to close another loose end, so let's do it.
Duh.I think we need to be extremely careful with who we share this information with. We should treat the knowledge as a straight up cognitohazard.
It won't take much favor or time, get us some tied up ends, and allow us to keep in line with our previous actions on the matter.except for wasting Yss' time, attention, or favor on his assistance to break a couple low-tier Demons away from the Abyss.
Adding.@egoo can you add it to roll and see if we get it if we will need to? The Roseling I mean. Also Strangle Weed from Tritons and other assorted water plants.
Eeeh.@egoo, about the Dannelle action... How about aiming for an explicit alliance against the Devils? We could give her a Sending Stone for use in emergencies, and offer to lend her spies or perform cooperative missions.
Similarly, we could offer alliance against Tiamat, and we could ask them if they want to infiltrate or attack the Shadow Tower with us.
Why devils? The Deep Ones are a far more immediate target.@egoo, about the Dannelle action... How about aiming for an explicit alliance against the Devils? We could give her a Sending Stone for use in emergencies, and offer to lend her spies or perform cooperative missions.
Similarly, we could offer alliance against Tiamat, and we could ask them if they want to infiltrate or attack the Shadow Tower with us.
My goal is a greater metamagic rod of every type in Viserys' cloak to be used at need.@Duesal, Added Lya's shopping spree in here. I would rather leave it up to DP what she finds instead of trying to dictate what she purchases. Same goes for high level spell scrolls and Metamagic Rods.
[X] egoo
@egoo, Can you add this into your buying plan Minor Action?
@Duesal, Added Lya's shopping spree in here. I would rather leave it up to DP what she finds instead of trying to dictate what she purchases. Same goes for high level spell scrolls and Metamagic Rods.
@Everyone, Anything else we should purchase or commission while we're here which I may be overlooking?
[] Extraplanar Shopping Spree
-[] Commission four Soulfire Bracers when we stop in to pick up the previous four we commissioned last month. (Cost: 20,000 IM)
-[] Purchase 10 Permanency scrolls for 3rd level spells (Cost: 150,000 IM)
-[] Give Lya virtual carte blanche to purchase rare tomes, spell books, or arcane paraphernalia which she finds interesting or may aid in her studies. (200,000 IM recommended limit)
-[] If single-use Teleport charms are available, and Lya thinks they can be integrated into our Beetle Bombs to allow us to skip the step of adding the Teleport ability ourselves, purchase whatever is in stock. Even if they cannot be used in this manner, purchase at least 20 of them. (Cost: 450 IM each)
-[] Purchase 20 single-use Plane Shift charms (Cost: 450 IM each)
-[] Purchase every Sending Stone, or equivalent item, which is available. (Cost: 280 IM each)
-[] Check to see what Metamagic Rods are available for purchase and commission. A list to choose from, rather than just letting us order whatever we want, would make sense here and be more fun, @DragonParadox.
-[] Check to see which 7th, 8th, and 9th level spell scrolls are available for purchase. Same as above for the Metamagic Rods, DP.
Last month we kidnapped her friend and made a truce so thin that the paper that it is written on would have holes made into it if I looked at the wrong way. Now you want an alliance with her? That isn't the wisest decision.@egoo, about the Dannelle action... How about aiming for an explicit alliance against the Devils? We could give her a Sending Stone for use in emergencies, and offer to lend her spies or perform cooperative missions.
Similarly, we could offer alliance against Tiamat, and we could ask them if they want to infiltrate or attack the Shadow Tower with us.