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[Exalted, ?] Most High

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Hmmm...
Can someone compile a list of characters and a short statement about their hidden goals and interests?
Like I keep hearing about Ivory, Anys and Flame, some random conspiracy, but I don't really know what they want to do, and I've only read so far into the previous quest.
List so far:
Mountain Hero: Bro/best friend.
Moon: Girlfriend kinda but not really.
Lea: Shapeshifter from previous age who loves Odyssial.
Pearl??: Sidereal from previous age who likes Odyssial.
Flame: Highschool rivalry but slightly more serious.
Zao: Crazy OP mentor.
 
Usernames said:
Can you explain that in terms to someone who knows jack shit on exalted?

what is excellencies?
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You spend motes to boost your skills (frequently to impossible levels). They're a real bread and butter supernatural ability, just making you better.

In previous editions there were three Excellencies for each ability, and they had to be purchased separately, which meant it took a while to get Excellencies for all of the abilities you frequently used (if you ever ended up doing so). Now there's one type of Excellency that fills the role of two of the previous editions, and you get it for free.
 
WorldSlayer said:
Avoiding Scrutiny is at least possible, it wouldn't be difficult to believe that after Exalting that Ulyssian would decide to celebrate by eloping with Moon or something. On the other hand Killing Flame right now is the end of all the assets Ulyssian has built up until now and if we're willing to throw away everything Ulyssian has why not just go with the Totality option.
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It doesn't 'throw away' Ulyssian's accomplishments. Most of his friends will remain such with some help from Zao, and anything else is unimportant. Deceiving them into believing Uly is a Dragonblooded is the less palatable and sustainable option, on the off-chance it even succeeds, which is far from certain.
 
sithmor said:
Hmmm...
Can someone compile a list of characters and a short statement about their hidden goals and interests?
Like I keep hearing about Ivory, Anys and Flame, some random conspiracy, but I don't really know what they want to do, and I've only read so far into the previous quest.
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Anys Sin needs a more powerful Dragonblooded Host. Flame has the shonen power to trade lifespan for XP. Moon has the bloodline of almost Celestial talent and longevity.

Anys wants Flame to impregnate coma-Moon as frequently as possible, throwing away the miscarriages, to build a new and better Host.
 
Dark Lord Bob said:
You spend motes to boost your skills (frequently to impossible levels). They're a real bread and butter supernatural ability, just making you better.

In previous editions there were three Excellencies for each ability, and they had to be purchased separately, which meant it took a while to get Excellencies for all of the abilities you frequently used (if you ever ended up doing so). Now there's one type of Excellency that fills the role of two of the previous editions, and you get it for free.
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I would really enjoy if someone can give me an 101 on exalted for me and for other people who don't know.

I would enjoy seeing ulyssian as the peak mortal now solar would-be minimaxer that he is by actually understanding the stats, skills and charms that he has.
 
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Usernames said:
I would really enjoy if someone can give me an 101 on exalted for me and for other people who don't know.

I would enjoy seeing ulyssian as the peak mortal now solar would-be minimaxer that he is by actually understanding the stats, skills and charms that he has.
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For a general overview of the setting (in a humorous tone, but largely accurate if you read between the lines) go here.
For an interactive tutorial that introduces the setting and guides you through the experience of playing a Solar, go here.
 
So, I've got to wonder... how are all the people who vote "kill Flame" planning to escape after Ulyssian has killed Flame? Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't we have an audience of dozens of Dragon-Blooded to take into account?

[X] Escape
 
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Unelemental said:
With Glorious Solar Bullshit?
The same way he'd escape without killing Flame, only a tiny bit more difficult, I presume. :p
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Well then, at the very least we ought to come up with a decent stunt to improve our chances of success, don't we?

Because the words "This battle will likely not be easy, but it is necessary" do not inspire confidence when it comes to emerging from this fight uninjured and with a full mote pool.

On second thought, I think we might need an abso-fucking-lutely Sol-Invictus-would-gape-at-it Odyssial level amazing stunt.
 
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Hrm. I wonder if there'll be any trouble or consequences to Moon if we kill Relentless Flame. Since Moon would have been defended by an Anathema, who would have gone on to kill her attacker.
 
Brain_Caster said:
Well then, at the very least we ought to come up with a decent stunt to improve our chances of success, don't we?

Because the words "This battle will likely not be easy, but it is necessary" do not inspire confidence when it comes to emerging from this fight uninjured and with a full mote pool.

On second thought, I think we might need an abso-fucking-lutely Sol Invictus-would-gape-at-it Odyssial level amazing stunt.
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We're not going to fight anyone but Flame though. After killing him, our primary priority will be escaping, not escalating, so things aren't quite as dire.

Garlak said:
Hrm. I wonder if there'll be any trouble or consequences to Moon if we kill Relentless Flame. Since Moon would have been defended by an Anathema, who would have gone on to kill her attacker.
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She's already in trouble, one way or another. It's not like we can unsave her. :p
 
Garlak said:
Hrm. I wonder if there'll be any trouble or consequences to Moon if we kill Relentless Flame. Since Moon would have been defended by an Anathema, who would have gone on to kill her attacker.
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There will be consequences to Moon no matter what, I suspect. We can only hope that Zao will be able to protect her. And Flame being dead as opposed to being alive and vengeful may very well mean better odds for her.
Unelemental said:
We're not going to fight anyone but Flame though. After killing him, our primary priority will be escaping, not escalating, so things aren't quite as dire.
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Dragon-Blooded #1: "Oh look! It's an evil Solar Anathema killing our fellow Exalted."
Dragon-Blooded #2: "Nice! Let's just watch as he murders him, and not even try to intervene."
Dragon-Blooded #3-100: "We agree! There isn't a single one amongst our number wo will act in time."

Yeah...

Somehow I don't think so.

At the very least we need a stunt to kill Flame in one strike.
 
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Brain_Caster said:
There will be consequences to Moon no matter what, I suspect. We can only hope that Zao will be able to protect her.

Dragon-Blooded #1: "Oh look! It's an evil Solar Anathema killing our fellow Exalted."
Dragon-Blooded #2: "Nice! Let's just watch as he murders him, and not even try to intervene."

Yeah...

Somehow I don't think so.

At the very least we need a stunt to kill Flame in one strike.
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If Odyssial can kill a second circle demon in a single stroke without his N/A Sword, so can Ulyssian kill a dragon blood with an N/A artifact sword.

But To do the stunt, we kinda need to know what the blade looks like and describe the first blow of Ulyssian in all it's glory.
 
Brain_Caster said:
Dragon-Blooded #1: "Oh look! It's an evil Solar Anathema killing our fellow Exalted."
Dragon-Blooded #2: "Nice! Let's just watch as he murderizes him, and not even try to intervene."

Yeah...

Somehow I don't think so.

At the very least we need a stunt to kill Flame in one strike.
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"By the time you move... you've already lost."
Dun Dunn Dunnn!

First they have to integrate the fact that there's an evil super-demon right in their midst. And he's been the mortal guy all along! Then they have to reach him in time.

I'm not saying we shouldn't try to end this battle as soon as possible, but we do have some time. As for the stunt, aside from the fact that most of what I know about Exalted is through osmosis, how would I even start without knowing what Charms he has?
 
I'm a bit concerned that killing Flame is going to mess up any chance to come back to reconnect with people since the uproar will be much slower to die down and I kind of doubt Zao can retain his position if he has to cover our retreat even more.
Not to mention that Anys Syn may easily decide that with Flame dead and her plan ruined, her new priority is to destroy the greatest threat Creation ever faced and all his potential allies.

Still, running away here and leaving the situation to fester after giving Flame so much ammunition (the mortal he hates because he's an afront to the Immaculate Order interrupted an honour duel, sold his soul for power, the thing posessing him abandoned all that was important to Uly and fled from the DBs) and forcing Zao to expend power on getting Uly out alive and retaining his position, instead of protecting Moon and hampering Flame is not something I'm willing to let happen.
This way things will still be bad, but the apparent chosen hero getting stomped by an Anathema in the heart of DB society at least somewhat discredits his personal beliefs and thoughts about his own importance.

On another note, I'm kind of tempted to follow up whatever ends up happening here by recruiting his sister.
Just as an additional fuck you to Anys Syn and to get our retainer back, but I'm not seeing too much IC justification for doing so.
 
Unelemental said:
"By the time you move... you've already lost."
Dun Dunn Dunnn!

First they have to integrate the fact that there's an evil super-demon right in their midst. And he's been the mortal guy all along! Then they have to reach him in time.

I'm not saying we shouldn't try to end this battle as soon as possible, but we do have some time. As for the stunt, aside from the fact that most of what I know about Exalted is through osmosis, how would I even start without knowing what Charms he has?
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Just make up something that sounds awesome, that's essentially what a stunt is after all. If it's cool enough you'll get to shape the character and even decide what the sword looks like.

So there you have it, all you have to do is work out how to kill a master of an immaculate style, avoid being killed by hundred dragon blooded exalts including master Zao who will be expected to kill Ulyssian, avoid being stopped by the sidereal who's plans you wrecked, escape the city and do that while making sure Moon doesn't die from collateral damage.
 
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