- Location
- United Kigdom
She did even advise us to stick with what we're good at to start
[X] Scribe Work
[X] Scribe Work
Quest to Become a Hero
- Thread starter adwarf
- Start date
- Original Fantasy
NaanContributor
Provider of delicious flatbread, and nothing else.
- Location
- Hawaii
What kind of population figures make such an attrition rate sustainable over the constant course of all of civilized history? How many countries are contributing to the frontlines of the Demon lands, and how many soldiers do they each need to train up, equip, and ship out every day like factory products?
All of which is only good for the everyday enemy forces, because as soon as the power concentration of a Demon Lord shows up it doesn't matter how many normal warriors you have, they're all just chaff who can't even slow it down.
Remember that Venerated Heroes are the top Rank of Adventurers, there is no one stronger. The fact that that Demon Lord slaughtered them all and then just walked off seemingly out of boredom tells me that the only reason mortal civilization hasn't been insta-crushed forever ago is because either the Demon Lords are fickle and not really that dedicated to wiping out the mortal races, and/or there's some other kind of more esoteric restriction preventing them from doing so (though not preventing them from assaulting the borders?).
We have multiple related Beginner level skills, and one Adept.
Haven't learned Beginner yet.
Haven't learned Beginner yet.
One related skill at Beginner level.
I assume these are just standard options? They're so unrelated to our skill sets that John hasn't even looked at a single Quest that involves them.
[X] Scribe Work
I was curious about the difference between the Demons' chaotic mana and the Mortal Races' orderly mana so I looked back through the threadmarks. I'm pretty sure I didn't get every mention of mana, but here are some things I found interesting.
I'm also curious about the Boundary and Awakening. Does every living thing have a Boundary, or is it only sapient beings? An Awakening sends the latent mana "out of whack", but this is not described as "chaotic". Are they two different situations, or are Demons always drawing in mana to create chaotic mana around them?
It seems like Demons came to this world from somewhere else? Why did they leave their home, and what do they intend for this world? They probably could have killed all of the Mortal Races off if they wanted, given that 600,000 kill count in a single day, but they haven't. Is it just because they can't get past the Great Bastions?
Chaotic mana apparently causes mutations and the creation of brand new life forms like Slimes. How exactly do Demons fight? Can they use the same schools of magic that the Mortal Races do? That seems too orderly for chaotic mana, and there has to be something giving the Demon Lords an edge over the Venerated Heroes.
If Mana is the life force of the world and the basic laws of how it works, then the chaotic mana of the Demons might have brought over from their own world. It might not be chaotic at all, just working on different basic laws and principles than the mana of the Mortal Races. Can the Demons transform this world into a copy of their own by spreading chaotic mana? Can we eventually target chaotic mana somehow to defeat the Demons?
I'm also curious about the Boundary and Awakening. Does every living thing have a Boundary, or is it only sapient beings? An Awakening sends the latent mana "out of whack", but this is not described as "chaotic". Are they two different situations, or are Demons always drawing in mana to create chaotic mana around them?
KidFromPallet
Pokemon Fan
- Location
- Pallet Town
[X] Scribe Work
A Simple Skill Test, Intriguing Book, and the Combat Begins!
adwarf
Possibly Terrible Writer
- Location
- Trapped with a Keyboard
[X] Scribe Work
"Scribe work, obviously."
Your answer inspired a small burst of laughter from Liara as well as the apparent confirmation from the golem in front of you as it waves a hand in front of itself. Despite everything you've seen the Guild do so far, you are completely caught by surprise as a large book appears in the golem's hand. Its cover is made of surprisingly high quality leather without a hint of damage anywhere on the book, like it was just made.
Upon its cover is the words 'List of the Branches of Academia and their Descriptions: Made for Rank Advancement Exams.' which both quite the mouthful and genuinely interesting to you. It makes you forget about your earlier answer as your inner need comes screaming to the front of your mind in excitement. Shortly after the golem summons forth paper to write on before speaking again.
"Copy at least forty percent of the contents within an hour, accurately, to pass. Beginning in three, two, one."
By the time it's counted down you've barely found a suitable place to write along the edge of the arena. You withdraw your quill and begin to furiously copy the contents down onto the provided paper, your mind soaking in the information as best it can as you do so.so
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The fields of Academia and Knowledge are numerous, diverse, and at times almost incomprehensible except to the most well versed of scholars, or intellectuals. We created this book both as a test prepared to test the mundane, everyday skills of some of the Guild's Adventurers as well as a sort of collection of those categories of knowledge that scholars throughout the kingdoms study. Within you will find a list of these fields along with simple descriptions, set up in a way to test one's capabilities as a scribe when copying and as an introduction for those interested.
...
Mathematics. The field of study oriented around understanding numbers and calculations that has far reaching effects in a great number of fields from economics to engineering to even smithing if applied correctly. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Mathematicians.
Administration. The field of study focused around the cohesive and competent running of a location's industries, resources, populace, and standing forces commonly learned by aides to Lords and the Lords themselves. It is focused on managing the logistical needs of a territory or group as well as establishing orderly systems with which to run them. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Stewards.
Geography. The field of study focused on researching and understanding the world's terrain, the borders and land division of kingdoms, and the importance of key features as well as the effect of people on the world around them. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Geographers.
Monster Knowledge. Also known as the Beast's Lore, is the study of the behavior, features, and anatomy of creatures classed as Dangerous Beasts, or Monsters. Their studies can reveal crucial weak points on monsters, discover unknown uses of the parts of monsters, the habits of specific species of monster, and far more. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Monster Anatomists.
Plant Knowledge. A field of study that focuses entirely on plants. Their effects, their growth patterns, their climate conditions, rarity, etc. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Botanists.
...
The book carries on to list of a myriad more fields: Architecture, Economics, Psychology, Anatomy, Literature, Linguistics, Engineering, Meteorology, Astrology, Geology, etc. Even with your time spent in the Academy you never knew there were so many fields of study one could explore, and all of them seemed so intriguing as you began to be filled with thoughts of what they would reveal, or how they might cooperate to make each other stronger...
Before you knew it you hand was stopped in mid air by an wooden arm that felt more like stone, the golem's emotionless voice carrying over.
"Time is up. Beginning evaluation."
After saying that the golem picks up the stack of papers and begins to scan through them one by one, a long pause following after it's scanned across the last page of the growing stack you had formed. It doesn't take long for an answer to come forth.
"Mr. Stitch is considered to have passed. A total of fourty-seven percent of the book was copied with only minimal errors in the copied contents. You may keep the copied pages, the book is Guild Property."
With that it returns the stack to you, almost twenty sheets of paper densely packed with words. It is now that you realize that Liara has vacated the area, Velvet coming over to crouch next to your foot and appearing far healthier than before at that. Your eyebrow raises, uncertainty welling up until the voice continues again.
"No break to be issued, Combat Exam to begin after a ten second countdown. Beginning. Ten. Nine.-"
What do you do?
[] The moment the countdown ends launch yourself at the golem full force, Velvet can launch attacks from the sidelines. Go full force at with dagger in hand!
[] Begin kiting, try and get Velvet to draw it's attention so you can get an opening to Backstab it!
[] Write-in.
Gained 5 Experience from discussion/ideas in the thread.
"Scribe work, obviously."
Your answer inspired a small burst of laughter from Liara as well as the apparent confirmation from the golem in front of you as it waves a hand in front of itself. Despite everything you've seen the Guild do so far, you are completely caught by surprise as a large book appears in the golem's hand. Its cover is made of surprisingly high quality leather without a hint of damage anywhere on the book, like it was just made.
Upon its cover is the words 'List of the Branches of Academia and their Descriptions: Made for Rank Advancement Exams.' which both quite the mouthful and genuinely interesting to you. It makes you forget about your earlier answer as your inner need comes screaming to the front of your mind in excitement. Shortly after the golem summons forth paper to write on before speaking again.
"Copy at least forty percent of the contents within an hour, accurately, to pass. Beginning in three, two, one."
By the time it's counted down you've barely found a suitable place to write along the edge of the arena. You withdraw your quill and begin to furiously copy the contents down onto the provided paper, your mind soaking in the information as best it can as you do so.so
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The fields of Academia and Knowledge are numerous, diverse, and at times almost incomprehensible except to the most well versed of scholars, or intellectuals. We created this book both as a test prepared to test the mundane, everyday skills of some of the Guild's Adventurers as well as a sort of collection of those categories of knowledge that scholars throughout the kingdoms study. Within you will find a list of these fields along with simple descriptions, set up in a way to test one's capabilities as a scribe when copying and as an introduction for those interested.
...
Mathematics. The field of study oriented around understanding numbers and calculations that has far reaching effects in a great number of fields from economics to engineering to even smithing if applied correctly. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Mathematicians.
Administration. The field of study focused around the cohesive and competent running of a location's industries, resources, populace, and standing forces commonly learned by aides to Lords and the Lords themselves. It is focused on managing the logistical needs of a territory or group as well as establishing orderly systems with which to run them. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Stewards.
Geography. The field of study focused on researching and understanding the world's terrain, the borders and land division of kingdoms, and the importance of key features as well as the effect of people on the world around them. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Geographers.
Monster Knowledge. Also known as the Beast's Lore, is the study of the behavior, features, and anatomy of creatures classed as Dangerous Beasts, or Monsters. Their studies can reveal crucial weak points on monsters, discover unknown uses of the parts of monsters, the habits of specific species of monster, and far more. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Monster Anatomists.
Plant Knowledge. A field of study that focuses entirely on plants. Their effects, their growth patterns, their climate conditions, rarity, etc. Scholars who focus on this field of knowledge are called Botanists.
...
The book carries on to list of a myriad more fields: Architecture, Economics, Psychology, Anatomy, Literature, Linguistics, Engineering, Meteorology, Astrology, Geology, etc. Even with your time spent in the Academy you never knew there were so many fields of study one could explore, and all of them seemed so intriguing as you began to be filled with thoughts of what they would reveal, or how they might cooperate to make each other stronger...
Before you knew it you hand was stopped in mid air by an wooden arm that felt more like stone, the golem's emotionless voice carrying over.
"Time is up. Beginning evaluation."
After saying that the golem picks up the stack of papers and begins to scan through them one by one, a long pause following after it's scanned across the last page of the growing stack you had formed. It doesn't take long for an answer to come forth.
"Mr. Stitch is considered to have passed. A total of fourty-seven percent of the book was copied with only minimal errors in the copied contents. You may keep the copied pages, the book is Guild Property."
With that it returns the stack to you, almost twenty sheets of paper densely packed with words. It is now that you realize that Liara has vacated the area, Velvet coming over to crouch next to your foot and appearing far healthier than before at that. Your eyebrow raises, uncertainty welling up until the voice continues again.
"No break to be issued, Combat Exam to begin after a ten second countdown. Beginning. Ten. Nine.-"
What do you do?
[] The moment the countdown ends launch yourself at the golem full force, Velvet can launch attacks from the sidelines. Go full force at with dagger in hand!
[] Begin kiting, try and get Velvet to draw it's attention so you can get an opening to Backstab it!
[] Write-in.
Gained 5 Experience from discussion/ideas in the thread.
Health: Battered and Bruised
Stamina: Fairly Energetic
Status Effects: Minor fatigue (-1 to all rolls)
Estimated Time of Day: Noon last you remember.
Heroic Legacy Points: 0
Level: 3
Experience: 83/400
Titles:
They Who Seek the Crown (Level One, 14/25) - A title earned by gaining the blessing of the God of War in a chance encounter with his will. It is a boon granted to those who seek to become like Lords, towering above the world with every action and word capable of bringing great waves of change. Currently it is weak and only grants you the power of Domination, but if you grow stronger and perform in a way that meshes with this Boon then perhaps its strength can grow.
Heroes can be Thieves Right? - In the name of Heroism you stole classified information from the Church of War without being caught. Now no innocent souls shall be ended with this dangerous knife, but ... yours might be if you mess up? Slightly increased chance of learning stealth and thievery related skills until discovered, lost if the Sealed Scroll is destroyed.
Ethical Scholar - A scholar's duty is that of facts, numbers, honesty, and boundaries. You have a devotion to the work of the written word that few would follow in the face of potential benefits. You seek simply to perform your work to the best of your ability and stand within the morals of your scholar code, even find yourself compelled to do so. Established personal Scholarly Code, sticking to it makes your work easier and better while going against it more difficult and with worse results.
Guild Rank: Wood (10/10[!]) [Promotion Available]
Hidden Features: Unlocked Instructors in the Guild Store
G.P.: 170
Money: 90 Copper
Current Booked Courses: Stealth, Beginner (1 Day)
Skills:
Mathematics (Beginner, 15%) - +4 to rolls requiring use of mathematics.
Local Administration (Beginner, 10%) - +4 to rolls involving administration of businesses and small land holdings.
Geography of Relgar Township Region (Beginner) - Capable of recalling information related to areas in the Relgar area that could be of use. Such as the size of a specific forest, important landmarks, etc.
Monster Knowledge (Relgar Township, Beginner, 45%) - You've memorized basic information provided on Vicious Rabbits, Giant Rats, Slimes, Monstrous Corn, Green-pelt Wolves, and Forest Bears.
Plant Knowledge (Relgar Township, Beginner) - You've memorized basic information provided on Red-Shelled Warmths, Blue Bells, Golden Leaf, and common herbs like thyme or poppies.
Copying Writing (Adept, 2%) - You've experienced copying countless documents, books, and records to such an extent that it's almost an ingrained instinct in you. Time required to copy any form of writing is reduced and chance of wrongly copying something is greatly decreased.
Evasion (Beginner, 15%) - You've learned the basics of positioning, and movement enabling you to react well to attacks sent you way. It's rather simple now, but even a slight advantage could save your life. Increases your Difficulty to Hit by 4.
Dagger Mastery (Beginner, 2%) - Through sparring and practice you have grasped the basics of fighting with a dagger. How to grip it so as not to lose the weapon in combat, basic and effective methods of attack from stabbing to slicing, etc. +4 to attack rolls when wielding a dagger.
Harvesting (Learning Beginner, 45%) - You are slowly obtaining experience in the act of harvesting plants and herbs. With some more work experience you are certain you'd be at least somewhat skilled in the act.
Skinning (Learning Beginner, 40%) - You have learned the basic knowledge one should know to begin skinning and harvesting the corpses of monsters, but to really come to understand it and it's uses you will need actual experience.
Haggling (Learning Beginner, 89%) - You have obtained a lot of insight into the act of haggling varying from the dos to the don'ts and you are certain with a bit more knowledge and actual practice you can put it to work helping you.
Identification (Learning Beginner, 10%) - After reading the book on Identification you have a vague idea of how the power works, but without a teacher to guide you in the absolute specifics you are unsure if you can learn to utilize this power.
Survival (Learning Beginner, 40%) - You are quickly becoming used to most basic of the basics when it comes to surviving outdoors, and with the help of some of your research materials you believe you have a decent grasp of it all. Only actively performing the actions and experience will tell.
Trapping (Learning Beginner, 20%) - Trapping is a rather simple subject, but the specifics are somewhat confusing to you with your rather limited life experiences. You have a decent grasp of theoretical knowledge, but will need to use it in the field to confirm.
Abilities:
Domination (Level One, 5/25) - Allows you to bind creatures/monsters that are one level below you (to a minimum of level 1) to your will permanently. Unless the creature in question has a particularly strong will then the power is bound to succeed. Does not work on humans. [Dominated Beings: 1/2]
+ Dominate Writing (Level One, 7/25) - You've obtained a new power derived from your blessing from the God of War. It grants you the ability to draw strength from the written word though... You are utterly uncertain what that actually means. [Dominated Writings: 0/1]
Backstab - You force an opening in your opponent's guard and shift yourself into place to deliver a well timed, well placed reverse grip stab to the foe's back with great force. Such a move is straining on you, but has incredible effects when successfully performed. Make a single attack that deals four times damage to the enemy if it lands, uses a moderate amount of Stamina.
Traits:
Sturdy Physique - You come to possess a body that is much more resilient than your original form allowing you to withstand roughly twice as much damage before your body gives out resulting in death.
Quick to Act - You are fast to respond in dangerous situations, where others are still confused about changing events you have already begun to move in response to them.
Iron Clad Mind - Your will is strengthened considerably under the guidance of the Spirit as if your mind has created the foundations of a fortress around it. With it's backing you are capable of putting up greater resistance against mental influences.
Aspire to Sagehood - You've come to find yourself a seeker of all forms of knowledge and find it easy to learn those skills a scholar finds most useful. Perhaps with enough work you may achieve acknowledgement as a Sage, a master of countless fields of knowledge. Increased skill gains for scholar related skills.
Forbidden Scholar - You are more likely to notice lore and knowledge regarding those topics considered forbidden to the general populace. Of course, your affinity for these subjects does not create that knowledge where none exists.
Studious - You've become well acquainted with book learning and, while it will never be a good replacement for a teacher, have learned how to make the most of it. Increased skill gains when learning a skill from a book.
Swift Growth I - With enough power the Heroic Spirit can even help you grow, increasing the rate at which you earn experience by twenty-five percent permanently.
Possessions:
Simple Iron Dagger [Damage: ???, Attack Speed: 2, Slashing]
Iron Kite Shield [???]
Iron Hand-Axe [???]
Simple Wooden Club [Damage: 3, Blunt]
Scholar's Writing Instruments [1/4 sheets of paper]
Plain Scholar's Robes [???]
Canvas Backpack [7/10]
- Ten Foot Rope
- Bundle of Clean Rags [10/10]
- Archbishop Julian Vandamule's Sealed Scroll
- Wooden Storage Box [Can hold up to twenty herbs (varies based on size) | 0/20]
- Paper with copied contents from a Book on Skinning
- Paper with copied contents about Trapping.
- Paper with incomplete copied contents about Dagger usage
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Belt Pouch [3/4]
- Flask of Oil [3 Units of Oil Remaining]
- Container with Six Vials [0/6 Filled]
- Flint & Steel
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Stamina: Fairly Energetic
Status Effects: Minor fatigue (-1 to all rolls)
Estimated Time of Day: Noon last you remember.
Heroic Legacy Points: 0
Level: 3
Experience: 83/400
Titles:
They Who Seek the Crown (Level One, 14/25) - A title earned by gaining the blessing of the God of War in a chance encounter with his will. It is a boon granted to those who seek to become like Lords, towering above the world with every action and word capable of bringing great waves of change. Currently it is weak and only grants you the power of Domination, but if you grow stronger and perform in a way that meshes with this Boon then perhaps its strength can grow.
Heroes can be Thieves Right? - In the name of Heroism you stole classified information from the Church of War without being caught. Now no innocent souls shall be ended with this dangerous knife, but ... yours might be if you mess up? Slightly increased chance of learning stealth and thievery related skills until discovered, lost if the Sealed Scroll is destroyed.
Ethical Scholar - A scholar's duty is that of facts, numbers, honesty, and boundaries. You have a devotion to the work of the written word that few would follow in the face of potential benefits. You seek simply to perform your work to the best of your ability and stand within the morals of your scholar code, even find yourself compelled to do so. Established personal Scholarly Code, sticking to it makes your work easier and better while going against it more difficult and with worse results.
- Scholar Code I - No work is better than hasty work. {Provides +2 to scholarly rolls when you take your time, take -2 to scholarly rolls when you attempt to work with haste.}
- Scholar Code II - Provide the facts to those that hire you, nothing more and nothing less. {Provides 2 bonus experience when followed, lose 2 experience when ignored.}
- Scholar Code III - Judgement is the employer's job. {Provides 2 bonus experience when followed, lose 2 experience when ignored.}
- Scholar Code IV - There is satisfaction in learning that which is known and that which is not. {Provides 2 bonus experience when learning new knowledge skills and advancing skill ranks in them.}
Guild Rank: Wood (10/10[!]) [Promotion Available]
Hidden Features: Unlocked Instructors in the Guild Store
G.P.: 170
Money: 90 Copper
Current Booked Courses: Stealth, Beginner (1 Day)
Skills:
Mathematics (Beginner, 15%) - +4 to rolls requiring use of mathematics.
Local Administration (Beginner, 10%) - +4 to rolls involving administration of businesses and small land holdings.
Geography of Relgar Township Region (Beginner) - Capable of recalling information related to areas in the Relgar area that could be of use. Such as the size of a specific forest, important landmarks, etc.
Monster Knowledge (Relgar Township, Beginner, 45%) - You've memorized basic information provided on Vicious Rabbits, Giant Rats, Slimes, Monstrous Corn, Green-pelt Wolves, and Forest Bears.
Plant Knowledge (Relgar Township, Beginner) - You've memorized basic information provided on Red-Shelled Warmths, Blue Bells, Golden Leaf, and common herbs like thyme or poppies.
Copying Writing (Adept, 2%) - You've experienced copying countless documents, books, and records to such an extent that it's almost an ingrained instinct in you. Time required to copy any form of writing is reduced and chance of wrongly copying something is greatly decreased.
Evasion (Beginner, 15%) - You've learned the basics of positioning, and movement enabling you to react well to attacks sent you way. It's rather simple now, but even a slight advantage could save your life. Increases your Difficulty to Hit by 4.
Dagger Mastery (Beginner, 2%) - Through sparring and practice you have grasped the basics of fighting with a dagger. How to grip it so as not to lose the weapon in combat, basic and effective methods of attack from stabbing to slicing, etc. +4 to attack rolls when wielding a dagger.
Harvesting (Learning Beginner, 45%) - You are slowly obtaining experience in the act of harvesting plants and herbs. With some more work experience you are certain you'd be at least somewhat skilled in the act.
Skinning (Learning Beginner, 40%) - You have learned the basic knowledge one should know to begin skinning and harvesting the corpses of monsters, but to really come to understand it and it's uses you will need actual experience.
Haggling (Learning Beginner, 89%) - You have obtained a lot of insight into the act of haggling varying from the dos to the don'ts and you are certain with a bit more knowledge and actual practice you can put it to work helping you.
Identification (Learning Beginner, 10%) - After reading the book on Identification you have a vague idea of how the power works, but without a teacher to guide you in the absolute specifics you are unsure if you can learn to utilize this power.
Survival (Learning Beginner, 40%) - You are quickly becoming used to most basic of the basics when it comes to surviving outdoors, and with the help of some of your research materials you believe you have a decent grasp of it all. Only actively performing the actions and experience will tell.
Trapping (Learning Beginner, 20%) - Trapping is a rather simple subject, but the specifics are somewhat confusing to you with your rather limited life experiences. You have a decent grasp of theoretical knowledge, but will need to use it in the field to confirm.
Abilities:
Domination (Level One, 5/25) - Allows you to bind creatures/monsters that are one level below you (to a minimum of level 1) to your will permanently. Unless the creature in question has a particularly strong will then the power is bound to succeed. Does not work on humans. [Dominated Beings: 1/2]
+ Dominate Writing (Level One, 7/25) - You've obtained a new power derived from your blessing from the God of War. It grants you the ability to draw strength from the written word though... You are utterly uncertain what that actually means. [Dominated Writings: 0/1]
Backstab - You force an opening in your opponent's guard and shift yourself into place to deliver a well timed, well placed reverse grip stab to the foe's back with great force. Such a move is straining on you, but has incredible effects when successfully performed. Make a single attack that deals four times damage to the enemy if it lands, uses a moderate amount of Stamina.
Traits:
Sturdy Physique - You come to possess a body that is much more resilient than your original form allowing you to withstand roughly twice as much damage before your body gives out resulting in death.
Quick to Act - You are fast to respond in dangerous situations, where others are still confused about changing events you have already begun to move in response to them.
Iron Clad Mind - Your will is strengthened considerably under the guidance of the Spirit as if your mind has created the foundations of a fortress around it. With it's backing you are capable of putting up greater resistance against mental influences.
Aspire to Sagehood - You've come to find yourself a seeker of all forms of knowledge and find it easy to learn those skills a scholar finds most useful. Perhaps with enough work you may achieve acknowledgement as a Sage, a master of countless fields of knowledge. Increased skill gains for scholar related skills.
Forbidden Scholar - You are more likely to notice lore and knowledge regarding those topics considered forbidden to the general populace. Of course, your affinity for these subjects does not create that knowledge where none exists.
Studious - You've become well acquainted with book learning and, while it will never be a good replacement for a teacher, have learned how to make the most of it. Increased skill gains when learning a skill from a book.
Swift Growth I - With enough power the Heroic Spirit can even help you grow, increasing the rate at which you earn experience by twenty-five percent permanently.
Possessions:
Simple Iron Dagger [Damage: ???, Attack Speed: 2, Slashing]
Iron Kite Shield [???]
Iron Hand-Axe [???]
Simple Wooden Club [Damage: 3, Blunt]
Scholar's Writing Instruments [1/4 sheets of paper]
Plain Scholar's Robes [???]
Canvas Backpack [7/10]
- Ten Foot Rope
- Bundle of Clean Rags [10/10]
- Archbishop Julian Vandamule's Sealed Scroll
- Wooden Storage Box [Can hold up to twenty herbs (varies based on size) | 0/20]
- Paper with copied contents from a Book on Skinning
- Paper with copied contents about Trapping.
- Paper with incomplete copied contents about Dagger usage
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Belt Pouch [3/4]
- Flask of Oil [3 Units of Oil Remaining]
- Container with Six Vials [0/6 Filled]
- Flint & Steel
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Health: 8/8
Status Effects: None
Level: 2
Experience: 0/40
Attacks:
Bite - [Damage: 3, Slashing]
Traits:
Sensitive Nose - +5 to finding herbs
Natural Gatherer - +5 to harvesting herbs
Soul Linked - Can be given up to 2 Experience from their Master's kills.
Skills:
Evasion (Beginner, 8%) - Increases the Difficulty to Hit by 4.
Fighting (Learning Beginner, 32%)
Abilities:
Cannibalize (Level One, 0/10) - Capable of devouring their kin to quickly heal from injuries. Regains 1 Health per pound of Vicious Rabbit meat consumed.
Status Effects: None
Level: 2
Experience: 0/40
Attacks:
Bite - [Damage: 3, Slashing]
Traits:
Sensitive Nose - +5 to finding herbs
Natural Gatherer - +5 to harvesting herbs
Soul Linked - Can be given up to 2 Experience from their Master's kills.
Skills:
Evasion (Beginner, 8%) - Increases the Difficulty to Hit by 4.
Fighting (Learning Beginner, 32%)
Abilities:
Cannibalize (Level One, 0/10) - Capable of devouring their kin to quickly heal from injuries. Regains 1 Health per pound of Vicious Rabbit meat consumed.
Payment: Thirty Coppers, 15 GP, 1 Rank Advancement Point, 10 Experience
Description: I need an extra set of hands or two to help bring in the harvest, if you're willing then please take this request and come to * Farm.
Description: I need an extra set of hands or two to help bring in the harvest, if you're willing then please take this request and come to * Farm.
Payment: 25 Coppers, 10 GP, 1 Rank Advancement Point, 10 Experience per day
Description: Relgar has experienced a great influx of merchants, Adventurers passing through, mercenaries, and more due to activity in the north which has brought forth a great chance for profit. The Town Guard is currently struggling to deal with all the newcomers and a newly born rise in crime and has asked the Guild for Adventurers willing to patrol the town as well. Those seeking to take up the offer will need to work with the Guard for at least four days, or until the situation has stabilized.
Description: Relgar has experienced a great influx of merchants, Adventurers passing through, mercenaries, and more due to activity in the north which has brought forth a great chance for profit. The Town Guard is currently struggling to deal with all the newcomers and a newly born rise in crime and has asked the Guild for Adventurers willing to patrol the town as well. Those seeking to take up the offer will need to work with the Guard for at least four days, or until the situation has stabilized.
Payment: 50 Copper per 3 Golden Leaf (Quality does matter), Variable GP, Variable Rank Advancement Points, Variable Experience
Description: I have need of as many Golden Leaf as you can get your hands on, quality is important so insure proper storage. You can find me at the apothecary on the south side of the town, Gerald's Apothecary. I've provided drawings for those who've never seen Golden leaf and they can be found on the outskirts of Relgar's Northern Woods. Please only come when you have Golden leaf to deliver, I am a busy man.
Description: I have need of as many Golden Leaf as you can get your hands on, quality is important so insure proper storage. You can find me at the apothecary on the south side of the town, Gerald's Apothecary. I've provided drawings for those who've never seen Golden leaf and they can be found on the outskirts of Relgar's Northern Woods. Please only come when you have Golden leaf to deliver, I am a busy man.
Payment: 10 Copper for every pair of Vicious Rabbit ears, 5 GP for every pair of Vicious Rabbit Ears, 1 Rank Advancement Point for every ten pairs of ears, 1 Experience per every pair of rabbit ears.
Description: A rather ridiculous number of Vicious Rabbits have taken to destroying the eastern fields and after the death of several farmers Relgar's Lord has set down a bounty for the little bastards. After accepting the request bring proof of your slain foes back to the Guild to earn your reward. Also, don't damage the fields. Those who wantonly destroy the Lord's land in search of profit will find themselves at the end of his Knights swords.
Description: A rather ridiculous number of Vicious Rabbits have taken to destroying the eastern fields and after the death of several farmers Relgar's Lord has set down a bounty for the little bastards. After accepting the request bring proof of your slain foes back to the Guild to earn your reward. Also, don't damage the fields. Those who wantonly destroy the Lord's land in search of profit will find themselves at the end of his Knights swords.
Payment: 5 Coppers per Monstrous Corn corpse, 2 GP per corpse, 1 Rank Advancement Point for every fifteen corpse, 1 Experience per every two corpses
Description: Due to the increased traffic through town we've been running low on our supply of a local delicacy - Monstrous Corn. An fine mixture of sweet and salty that can survive months in the open air before rotting. If you could hunt down some for us it would be much appreciated, the more you get the better! We've left instructions to a good spot with the receptionist.
Description: Due to the increased traffic through town we've been running low on our supply of a local delicacy - Monstrous Corn. An fine mixture of sweet and salty that can survive months in the open air before rotting. If you could hunt down some for us it would be much appreciated, the more you get the better! We've left instructions to a good spot with the receptionist.
Payment: 15 Coppers per pair of fangs, 7 GP per pair of fangs, 1 Rank Advancement Point for every four pair of fangs, 2 Experience per every pair of fangs
Description: Many farmers and travelers have reported the Green-pelt Wolf population have been restless in the forests nearby, this announcement has been posted to deal with the issue before it can get out of hand. All we need is the fangs for confirmation, the rest you may do with as you will.
Description: Many farmers and travelers have reported the Green-pelt Wolf population have been restless in the forests nearby, this announcement has been posted to deal with the issue before it can get out of hand. All we need is the fangs for confirmation, the rest you may do with as you will.
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Pandemonious Ivy
Panties, Revolution. Big Drawers. Parachute.
Questions:
1. How fast is Dominate Writing?
2. Did the text we copied include any information about golems or combat?
3. Do we still have our full inventory (including the 2nd dagger page) on us?
4. Would they be upset at us if we set the golem on fire with our oil flask and flint?
1. How fast is Dominate Writing?
2. Did the text we copied include any information about golems or combat?
3. Do we still have our full inventory (including the 2nd dagger page) on us?
4. Would they be upset at us if we set the golem on fire with our oil flask and flint?
adwarf
Possibly Terrible Writer
- Location
- Trapped with a Keyboard
1.) Nearly Instant on the pages you've Dominated before.
2.) Nope, it was just general descriptions of scholarly fields of study, their names, and the titles for them.
3.) Yes.
4.) You would need to try to find out.
Pandemonious Ivy
Panties, Revolution. Big Drawers. Parachute.
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends.
NaanContributor
Provider of delicious flatbread, and nothing else.
- Location
- Hawaii
Grammar corrections:
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends.
Oh hey, she was feeding Velvet Vicious Rabbit jerky to get her up to full health, how thoughtful.
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends.
KidFromPallet
Pokemon Fan
- Location
- Pallet Town
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends.
- Location
- USA
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
I wonder if John would have been able to pass this skill test without his library voting dream. Perhaps a sign the test really is designed for the examinee.
Also, I suspect we will want to memorize and dominate our new pages, mostly because we need the blank paper.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
I wonder if John would have been able to pass this skill test without his library voting dream. Perhaps a sign the test really is designed for the examinee.
Also, I suspect we will want to memorize and dominate our new pages, mostly because we need the blank paper.
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[X] Begin kiting, try and get Velvet to draw it's attention so you can get an opening to Backstab it!
I'm still worried about being accused of cheating if we use Dominate Writing right before the exam.
I'm still worried about being accused of cheating if we use Dominate Writing right before the exam.
- Location
- USA
I'm not sure why? Buffs are a normal part of life here, just look at the advice to get priest buffs before going out fighting.
It just makes me uneasy because I'm not sure what exactly they're looking to test. Do they want to test the combatant's base combat abilities? Would they be perfectly fine with a test-taker getting a priest's blessing before taking the Advancement Exam?
I guess this is the best chance we're going to get to find that out, given how we seem to have passed the first 2 sections and how failing the combat exam doesn't guarantee failing the Advancement Exam. I just like playing things safe.
- Location
- PA
Power is power no matter the scource, I think?
I've never seen any place where the guild explicitly forbids the use of an ability when it wouldn't be destructive in some way- if you can do it, it's fair game, just don't break something useful okay?
It's why we have to copy what we read before Dominating it, as we'd wipe the Guild libraries clean otherwise.
Similar reasoning is likely behind the need for licenses for Monster-taming: it's to ensure someone doesn't bring some powerful and barely-trained monster into town, claim it to be 'safe' and then some child gets too close and gets eaten.
I've never seen any place where the guild explicitly forbids the use of an ability when it wouldn't be destructive in some way- if you can do it, it's fair game, just don't break something useful okay?
It's why we have to copy what we read before Dominating it, as we'd wipe the Guild libraries clean otherwise.
Similar reasoning is likely behind the need for licenses for Monster-taming: it's to ensure someone doesn't bring some powerful and barely-trained monster into town, claim it to be 'safe' and then some child gets too close and gets eaten.
Barondoctor
The things I chase come to me.
- Location
- The other side of the mirror
- Pronouns
- He/His/Him
Most of the people saying set up to backstab it immediately are setting up for a different kind of "cheating". Also the first rule of combat is there is no cheating, only alive or not alive.
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
Especially because it's temporary and seems to use a "consumable".
- Location
- In my Lair, on my Hoard
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
- Location
- United Kigdom
this works for me:
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
[X] Dominate Writing on the remainder of the dagger text.
-[X] Position yourself for a Backstab before the countdown ends
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I drew John Stitch in a chibi style
I drew John Stitch in a chibi style
