Green Sun, Black Shadows (CG/Exalted)

Well, Infernal's sourcebook has Rod of Verdant Minerals, which allows the user attuned to it to create plant-like growths of more material from the base material, though mystical materials produce only their mundane equivalent, like gold from orichalcum.
Not really needed if she has Principle Invoking Onslaught since enemies turn into wealth.
 
Urge: Craft a Wonder that will redefine the paradigms of war (Cytherean)

Lelouch: "Hi, Nina."
Nina: "Hello."
Lelouch: *notices what Nina is working on, has Lore 5 to actually know what the fuck it is* "Uranium-235?"
Nina: "You understand this?"
Lelouch: "Yes. What are you doing."
Nina: *explains* "...but I don't actually have any so I can't do the actual experiment."
Lelouch: *resists urge to laugh maniacally* "Nina, there's someone I would like you to meet. Let me give her a call." *calls Rakshata*

*later*

Rakshata: "And this is what I want to build."
Yozis: "GIVE HER ALL THE RESOURCES! ALL DEMONS GET TO WORK! NOWZ!"

*a few months later*

Lelouch: "BEHOLD, BRITANNIA!"
*BOOM*
Lelouch: "THE NUCLEAR POWERED DOOMSTRIDER!"
*DAKKADAKKADAKKA*
Lelouch: "MWAHAHAHAHAHA!"
 
Not really needed if she has Principle Invoking Onslaught since enemies turn into wealth.
She is not combat-specced character, so having her fighting would usually mean that something has gone wrong. Turning captured Britannian soldiers to cash and raw materials could work, but capturing them in the first place could be quite hard without personal effort from our Exalted or demons, which could be better spent most of the time. Not to mention it would be somewhat morally questionable too.

Unless it works on non-sentient beings too...

Ohgi: So, Zero. While we can launder the things you "liberated" from the local Britannian nobles after melting them down, I got to ask...
Lelouch: Yes?
Ohgi: What kind of noble has twenty real-size, solid-gold, pig statues?
 
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Ohgi: What kind of noble has twenty real-size, solid-gold, pig statues?

Lelouch: *uses Ebon Dragon Excellency* "Britannian nobles. You see, it all goes back to the little known Civil War of Pigstown in 1836..."
Ohgi: *nods and listens*
Lelouch: "...and that's why Britannian nobles often have golden pig statues. Of course, they expunged all public records of the event, as it was embarrassing."
Ohgi: "Well, that explains everything."
Seyrun: "Was that necessary, boss?"
Lelouch: No, but it was funny.
 
She is not combat-specced character, so having her fighting would usually mean that something has gone wrong.
...you realize that with Mind Hand Manipulation ALONE she can outfight anyone but the Slayer? That thing is ridiculously good.

And that with one of the upgrades, you can't even see the source of the attacks. Blue fire just spawns out of the air and burns you into diamonds.
Turning captured Britannian soldiers to cash and raw materials could work, but capturing them in the first place could be quite hard without personal effort from our Exalted or demons, which could be better spent most of the time. Not to mention it would be somewhat morally questionable too.

Unless it works on non-sentient beings too...

Ohgi: So, Zero. While we can launder the things you "liberated" from the local Britannian nobles after melting them down, I got to ask...
Lelouch: Yes?
Ohgi: What kind of noble has twenty real-size, solid-gold, pig statues?
It works on any enemies.
 
huh, does this mean she's going to want to invent a weapon to supplant knightmare frames? or some sort of hard counter to them?

come to think of it, how exactly are knightmare frames able to outperform tanks? they can't carry as heavy weapons or armor, and most pilots can't dodge tank shells.
The possible interpretations of the Urge are pretty loose, so she has more liberty to decide.

Odd, I'd have expected higher virtues, to go along with Cosmic Transcendence AND the Cytherea Virtue manipulation charms. Her description of mortality was basically Transcended Compassion.
She is not quite there yet. As of now she is keeping a balance between Compassion and Conviction, under the belief she can be more useful to the world by creating weapons able to end wars faster, instead of just repairing what if left after them.

Heh this is just making me imagine Lelouch accidentally falling for her and using all his TACTICAL GENIUS! in order to woo her.
It's curious you mention that. It's not Luna, but...
Lelouch: "Hi, Nina."
Nina: "Hello."
Lelouch: *notices what Nina is working on, has Lore 5 to actually know what the fuck it is* "Uranium-235?"
Nina: "You understand this?"
Lelouch: "Yes. What are you doing."
Nina: *explains* "...but I don't actually have any so I can't do the actual experiment."
Lelouch: *resists urge to laugh maniacally* "Nina, there's someone I would like you to meet. Let me give her a call." *calls Rakshata*

*later*

Rakshata: "And this is what I want to build."
Yozis: "GIVE HER ALL THE RESOURCES! ALL DEMONS GET TO WORK! NOWZ!"

*a few months later*

Lelouch: "BEHOLD, BRITANNIA!"
*BOOM*
Lelouch: "THE NUCLEAR POWERED DOOMSTRIDER!"
*DAKKADAKKADAKKA*
Lelouch: "MWAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Okay, that would probably qualify. A WMD in the form of a super robot.

By the way I made Rakshata a Sorceress. She only knows how to summon 1CD, because all other spells I found are useless in the modern world. help with that?
 
...you realize that with Mind Hand Manipulation ALONE she can outfight anyone but the Slayer? That thing is ridiculously good.

And that with one of the upgrades, you can't even see the source of the attacks. Blue fire just spawns out of the air and burns you into diamonds.
I actually didn't realize that, as I'm not very good with the mechanics of the system. But I'm still assuming that she won't be seeing much combat, as her interests and abilities lie more in making stuff, even if she can hold her own in a battle if necessary.
 
I actually didn't realize that, as I'm not very good with the mechanics of the system. But I'm still assuming that she won't be seeing much combat, as her interests and abilities lie more in making stuff, even if she can hold her own in a battle if necessary.
There's nothing stopping you from using Principle-Invoking Onslaught on (say) rats, or cows. The charm description just says 'should the attack kill the target', with no specification on what that target has to be. The real limiting factor is that you can't create materials with resource values equal to or higher than your Essence, but considering it's only 1 mote per use that's less of a limitation than it could be (sheer quantity of lower-value materials that you can then sell to buy higher-value ones).
 
Rakshata Chawla is mostly finished. The only thing left is deciding Cytherea's Excellency. Starting now I will be absent for some time, so it would be most helpful if someone could collect the various versions proposed and then organize a poll to decide on one.

Having said that, bye :V
 
Starting now I will be absent for some time, so it would be most helpful if someone could collect the various versions proposed and then organize a poll to decide on one.

I can help with that.

I'm going to skip over some that were later changed during discussion, as well as the originals since the reason we're not going with them is that they needed work.

Excellency Option 1 said:
The Divine Ignition is the beginning, her birth and sudden expansion serving as the catalyst that brought forth the other Primordials. Cytherea is the Great Mother, embodying the concepts of protection, design, and motherhood. From her boundless potential the combined effort of the Primordials created the blueprints for reality and fashioned a world within the Wyld. During the War, she fought back against the Exalted, not out of malice, fear or spite, but for the love of her creation and for the protection of her design. Who knew what might happen if the gods succeeded in their rebellion? Creation might unravel and then all her work would be unmade, and she could not abide by that. Perhaps because of this, she fought harder than the other Yozis, though by nature she is a designer and an architect, not a warrior; but what good mother lets her disobedient children misbehave? Unnecessary violence and killing is detrimental to the integrity of the design, but this does not mean she is afraid to take punitive measures.

Her surrender at the end of the War was a willing self-sacrifice, for she could no longer bear to witness to her precious family dying in a war they could no longer win. Cytherea now yearns to return to her Creation so that she may restore its former glory. To do so would be tearing it from the ruinous hands of the gods and their Exalted. Of this, she is unafraid. Her goals are of reclamation and restoration, not of torment and wrath. This, perhaps, puts her at odds with her Yozi siblings but she does not fear them, either.

Characters may apply this Charm to any actions in which they begin or further a productive goal, as well as defending it. Cytherea's Excellency may also be used in any creative effort when working with others or to nurture the young. This Charm may not be applied to any purely destructive effort. Cytherea abhors violence for the sake of violence, seeing destruction as a suitable tool only to further or defend her goals or protect her creations.

Excellency Option 2 said:
The Divine Ignition is the beginning, her birth and sudden expansion serving as the catalyst that brought forth the other Primordials, an ever-growing force of unbound creation and splendor. From her boundless potential the combined effort of the Primordials fashioned a world within the Wyld. During the War, she fought for the love of her creation and for the protection of her design. Perhaps because of this, she fought harder than the other Yozis, though by nature she is a designer and an architect, not a warrior; but what good mother lets her disobedient children misbehave? Unnecessary violence and killing is detrimental to the integrity of the design, but this does not mean she is afraid to take punitive measures.

Cytherea prefers to act behind the scenes, being the hidden benefactor to those she loves, guiding others to her own goals. Cytherea is possessed of ethereal beauty, and seeks to ingratiate others to her largesse, though she never demands repayment for her gifts. Characters may apply this excellency to any action in which they encourage or support others, especially in pursuit of a productive goal. This charm can help remain hidden even when signs of your work are obvious, ensuring that others do your bidding unknowingly. Those who choose to personally intervene chastise their foes before withdrawing from further conflict. Cytherea is strongest when she is unknown; this charm cannot be used in any situation where people expected the Infernal before his arrival, or where pursuers catch up to him.

Excellency Option 3 said:
The Divine Ignition is the beginning, her birth and sudden expansion serving as the catalyst that brought forth the other Primordials, an ever-growing force of unbound creation and splendor. From her boundless potential the combined effort of the Primordials fashioned a world within the Wyld. During the War, she fought for the love of her creation and for the protection of her design. Perhaps because of this, she fought harder than the other Yozis, though by nature she is a designer and an architect, not a warrior; but what good mother lets her disobedient children misbehave? Unnecessary violence and killing is detrimental to the integrity of the design, but this does not mean she is afraid to take punitive measures.

Her surrender at the end of the War was a willing self-sacrifice, for she could no longer bear to witness to her precious family dying in a war they could no longer win. Cytherea now yearns to return to her Creation so that she may restore its former glory. To do so would be tearing it from the ruinous hands of the gods and their Exalted. Of this, she is unafraid. Her goals are of reclamation and restoration, not of torment and wrath. This, perhaps, puts her at odds with her Yozi siblings but she does not fear them, either.

Cytherea prefers to act behind the scenes, being the hidden benefactor to those she loves, guiding others to her own goals. Cytherea is possessed of ethereal beauty, and seeks to ingratiate others to her largesse, though she never demands repayment for her gifts. Characters may apply this excellency to any action in which they encourage or support others, especially in pursuit of a productive goal. This Charm may not be applied to any purely destructive effort. Cytherea abhors violence for the sake of violence, seeing destruction as a suitable tool only to further or defend her goals or protect her creations.

Option 3 is a semi-fusion of Option 1 and Option 2, with the middle of Option 1 added and the restriction on what the Charm can't be used for changed

[] Excellency Option 1
[] Excellency Option 2
[] Excellency Option 3
[] Write-In

If you do a write-in, please name your vote "<Username> Excellency 1.0" and then write your version of the Excellency outside of the vote itself.
 
I actually didn't realize that, as I'm not very good with the mechanics of the system. But I'm still assuming that she won't be seeing much combat, as her interests and abilities lie more in making stuff, even if she can hold her own in a battle if necessary.
Some basics:
She has a Parry of 6, as good as any combat specialist's base DV. You need an attacking dicepool of 12 or better to have even odds of hitting her, before charms.
She has an accuracy of 11 and damage of 3L, this is fairly low damage...but very good accuracy, allowing her to overflow accuracy into damage against most opponents. The Piercing element also does a good number on most armor.
She can use Mind Hand Manipulation to basically grapple multiple foes at once and render them combat irrelevant.
She can do all this at 11 yards away.


So basically, not very good against large groups, or combat specialist exalted, but she'd stomp the average soldier or spirit with little difficulty, and they can't even begin to touch her.
This is with the minimum investment, she hasn't gotten the upgrades:
-Occult isn't maxed out, and she can(and will) max it to add 2 to everything fairly quickly
-Willpower isn't maxed out either. Also adds to everything
-Unseen Force Application - Attacks are invisible and reduce enemy DV by 2. 3 and unblockable for mortals.
-Force Suppression Barrier - Add essence to defense again. Good luck touching her for the rest of the scene.
-Will Crushing Force - Convert telekinetic damage to willpower drain. Not very effective on Exalts who tend to have high willpower, but 3 hits with this on the average mortal shatters their mind and turns them into your minion. She could convert one person per round at this level if she buys it now.

Relatively small investment to be a combat monster, but I think she's good enough at present as a defensive fighter. Force Suppression Barrier is all she likely wants for now.
She is not quite there yet. As of now she is keeping a balance between Compassion and Conviction, under the belief she can be more useful to the world by creating weapons able to end wars faster, instead of just repairing what if left after them.
Still, her charms reward having 4s in her virtues I think. 3s isn't very useful for her build.
Virtue channeling isn't much good as a base until 4s.
 
In canon Cecelyne was supposedly just as attracted to her brother as SWLIHN was.
Plus she is always hugging him.
Huh, thought it was SWLIHN who had feelings for Theion, while Cecelyne didn't.
But alright.

(Wow, that sorta-civil war thing between them all must have been weird... we had Kimbery who had to be expecting special treatment from Theion for letting him finally make his entrance - which I think could also work for why that third circle soul of hers has the hots for Ligier - while Theion was more focused on SWLIHN and apparently Cecelyne, all while the conflict raged)

Less hugging him and more "snapped in half and twisted around him in a horrid parody on par with the human centipede."

I recall reading somewhere that Cecelyne changed her sands silver in order to gain Szoreny's attention, but he only has eyes for Izzy.

Man... Hell is just one big drama.
That's why I was thinking of Cece and Szoreny, yes.

Lelouch: "Hi, Nina."
Nina: "Hello."
Lelouch: *notices what Nina is working on, has Lore 5 to actually know what the fuck it is* "Uranium-235?"
Nina: "You understand this?"
Lelouch: "Yes. What are you doing."
Nina: *explains* "...but I don't actually have any so I can't do the actual experiment."
Lelouch: *resists urge to laugh maniacally* "Nina, there's someone I would like you to meet. Let me give her a call." *calls Rakshata*

*later*

Rakshata: "And this is what I want to build."
Yozis: "GIVE HER ALL THE RESOURCES! ALL DEMONS GET TO WORK! NOWZ!"

*a few months later*

Lelouch: "BEHOLD, BRITANNIA!"
*BOOM*
Lelouch: "THE NUCLEAR POWERED DOOMSTRIDER!"
*DAKKADAKKADAKKA*
Lelouch: "MWAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Hm... how about metal gears?
 
By the way I made Rakshata a Sorceress. She only knows how to summon 1CD, because all other spells I found are useless in the modern world. help with that?
Huh.
Didn't see the summoning spell mentioned in her list of known sorcery spells.

That and the Emerald Circle Counterspell are the most obvious to me.

Also, I'd suggest she up her Occult, and maybe get an Artifact specialty

As for Artifacts, an Infernal equivalent of those crafting bracers (sorry, can't remember the name off the top of my head) would work.
 
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