Raising a Monster
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Magic and Belief: A Comparision
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Needs more research first. Perhaps Belief counts as "Magic" for the purposes of the bonus. Either way, we should find out someone more replaceable than our daughter, like that family of werewolves.
To give a comparision:
Magic: "I can break reality by throwing fireballs around, and shaping the very floor under my feet into whatever I want! But I slowly take away my own life force whenever I do that."
Belief: "That's cool. I can break reality by punching it with my bare fucking hands while being able to just No Sell whatever you throw at me. Sure I'll have at least 50 broken bones by the time the fight is over, but I'll have won at least!"
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Pretty obvious the answer is a resounding yes No.
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Belief seems to be much more powerful
Also, it won't kill you OR your daughter (probably)
I think it would be better if we were to wait until we research Belief before we commit to such a decision.
Belief seems to be much more powerful
Also, it won't kill you OR your daughter (probably)
I think it would be better if we were to wait until we research Belief before we commit to such a decision.
Magic and Belief More Info
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Oh, for those of you a bit confused on the whole thing; choosing to use Magic will not lock off the use of Belief and vice versa.
It's just that it's really fucking hard to figure out a way to combine the use of both. Primarily, because the human and monster in the contract are drawing on the Lifeforce of each other in order to use Magic and Belief respectively. Having those same contractees draw upon their own Lifeforce in order to use Belief and Magic respectively, while having that exact same Lifeforce being siphoned off by the other.....you can see why not many have mastered it yet.
However, those who do master it....well.
You remember Moses? Guess how he split the Red Sea in this Universe?
It's just that it's really fucking hard to figure out a way to combine the use of both. Primarily, because the human and monster in the contract are drawing on the Lifeforce of each other in order to use Magic and Belief respectively. Having those same contractees draw upon their own Lifeforce in order to use Belief and Magic respectively, while having that exact same Lifeforce being siphoned off by the other.....you can see why not many have mastered it yet.
However, those who do master it....well.
You remember Moses? Guess how he split the Red Sea in this Universe?
Day 14 part 2/Family over Power
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[X] No
It's not even a choice really.
Smiling warmly, you take her small outstretched hand in both of yours. Gently, you curl her fingers back into her palm and push it down into her lap, "That's okay, sweetie. I'm sure I'll be fine."
She looks at her hand, to you, her hand, then back to you. Her face is a mix of confusion and surprise, "But—but—why?! Powers over the Arcane are coveted by so many! Almost everyone you meet would call you a fool for refusing such an opportunity! Why would—"
"Because it puts your life in danger," you make absolutely sure that your voice is as flat and matter of fact as possible. There is no way you're going to take that big a risk.
Ana doesn't seem to get it though, as your explanation just causes her face to scrunch up in annoyance. She crosses her arms in front of her chest, "I'm sure you know that you don't need to baby me. I'm more than capable of taking care of mys—"
"Didn't you say that if the human or Mythic uses too much of the other's Lifeforce, both will die?"
That takes the winds out of her sails a bit, causing her next sentence to not sound so confident, "T-True. But you and I are both very intelligent creatures. I'm sure that if we're careful—"
"And what if we're not careful?" you don't like interrupting her, but you need her to understand why you're saying no. As she starts to fidget you press on, "You should know as well as I do, that no matter how careful you are, there is always that chance that you make a tiny slip up that leads into a rapid cascade down a very rocky hill. Murphy's Law and all that."
"Yes, however—"
"Not just that, but I would be a very horrible father if I accepted the deal."
Your daughter stops for a second, head slowly turning to look you dead in the eyes, "What did you say?"
Never losing your smile, you explain, "You're my daughter. It is my job—no, not even a job. I'm your father. I'm supposed to protect you. I'm supposed to raise you. I'm supposed to be a role model that you can look up to and rely on. How could I possibly do or be any of those things, if I put your life in such danger? If I'm going to protect you, I'm going to be the one in danger. Not you. I will not drag you into the grave with me."
At some point you put both of your hands onto her shoulders and gripped them tightly, "I promise you, you will come to no harm while I still draw breath."
Only a few seconds pass, but it feels like an age. Then you feel weight nuzzle into your chest. Anastasia's voice comes back, muffled but clear, "You are a fool! A foolish man with delusions of grandeur! But….but….thank you! Thank you!"
You pat her head as she hugs you long into the night. You think you got your message across rather handily.
(Trust Maxed Out! A Divide between Father and Daughter Replaced with A Bond between Father and Daughter: Everything is better now! (+15 to actions to increase Trust and 1 Reroll for failed actions to Increase Trust!))
Spending Time: 25 + 15 (A Bond) = 45 Success
After Ana had calmed down, you both sat down and decided to try watching TV again. Maybe something would come up this time. And, what do you know, it did.
You were able to find a showing of the LOTR Trilogy (the original, not the Hobbit Movies, thank God)! So, you both decided to watch it together and point out the sometimes senseless changes that were put into the movie.
All in all, it was a rousing good time.
(Ana trust you completely right now!)
Once again, sorry it's rather short. But I'm writing this about 15 minutes away from running an Exalted Campaign for my brothers. It's been going for a good year right now, and we're getting close to the climax.
As for the new perk and otherwise, that's because Howard basically just said, "Fuck power. My daughter is more important." Which is not something that many Eldritch Horrors have seen throughout their lives. As such, it really hit home when he chose Anastasia over the possibility of Magical power.
Not that choosing to have Magic instead would've gotten you a negative perk. Nothing would really change except Howard now has Magic and Ana has Belief which would've resulted in a different bunch of perks and powers.
It's not even a choice really.
Smiling warmly, you take her small outstretched hand in both of yours. Gently, you curl her fingers back into her palm and push it down into her lap, "That's okay, sweetie. I'm sure I'll be fine."
She looks at her hand, to you, her hand, then back to you. Her face is a mix of confusion and surprise, "But—but—why?! Powers over the Arcane are coveted by so many! Almost everyone you meet would call you a fool for refusing such an opportunity! Why would—"
"Because it puts your life in danger," you make absolutely sure that your voice is as flat and matter of fact as possible. There is no way you're going to take that big a risk.
Ana doesn't seem to get it though, as your explanation just causes her face to scrunch up in annoyance. She crosses her arms in front of her chest, "I'm sure you know that you don't need to baby me. I'm more than capable of taking care of mys—"
"Didn't you say that if the human or Mythic uses too much of the other's Lifeforce, both will die?"
That takes the winds out of her sails a bit, causing her next sentence to not sound so confident, "T-True. But you and I are both very intelligent creatures. I'm sure that if we're careful—"
"And what if we're not careful?" you don't like interrupting her, but you need her to understand why you're saying no. As she starts to fidget you press on, "You should know as well as I do, that no matter how careful you are, there is always that chance that you make a tiny slip up that leads into a rapid cascade down a very rocky hill. Murphy's Law and all that."
"Yes, however—"
"Not just that, but I would be a very horrible father if I accepted the deal."
Your daughter stops for a second, head slowly turning to look you dead in the eyes, "What did you say?"
Never losing your smile, you explain, "You're my daughter. It is my job—no, not even a job. I'm your father. I'm supposed to protect you. I'm supposed to raise you. I'm supposed to be a role model that you can look up to and rely on. How could I possibly do or be any of those things, if I put your life in such danger? If I'm going to protect you, I'm going to be the one in danger. Not you. I will not drag you into the grave with me."
At some point you put both of your hands onto her shoulders and gripped them tightly, "I promise you, you will come to no harm while I still draw breath."
Only a few seconds pass, but it feels like an age. Then you feel weight nuzzle into your chest. Anastasia's voice comes back, muffled but clear, "You are a fool! A foolish man with delusions of grandeur! But….but….thank you! Thank you!"
You pat her head as she hugs you long into the night. You think you got your message across rather handily.
(Trust Maxed Out! A Divide between Father and Daughter Replaced with A Bond between Father and Daughter: Everything is better now! (+15 to actions to increase Trust and 1 Reroll for failed actions to Increase Trust!))
Spending Time: 25 + 15 (A Bond) = 45 Success
After Ana had calmed down, you both sat down and decided to try watching TV again. Maybe something would come up this time. And, what do you know, it did.
You were able to find a showing of the LOTR Trilogy (the original, not the Hobbit Movies, thank God)! So, you both decided to watch it together and point out the sometimes senseless changes that were put into the movie.
All in all, it was a rousing good time.
(Ana trust you completely right now!)
Once again, sorry it's rather short. But I'm writing this about 15 minutes away from running an Exalted Campaign for my brothers. It's been going for a good year right now, and we're getting close to the climax.
As for the new perk and otherwise, that's because Howard basically just said, "Fuck power. My daughter is more important." Which is not something that many Eldritch Horrors have seen throughout their lives. As such, it really hit home when he chose Anastasia over the possibility of Magical power.
Not that choosing to have Magic instead would've gotten you a negative perk. Nothing would really change except Howard now has Magic and Ana has Belief which would've resulted in a different bunch of perks and powers.
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ok man, but when you get the chance could you please add our choices please? Thanks for the story!
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That will be after the next update. Should be done by tomorrow.
Magic and Belief: More Info Part 2
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Humans are the only ones who can use Belief naturally. Just like how monsters are the only ones with access to Magic naturally. Making a Pact is the equivalent of making a Trade deal. Humans get access to Magic, while Monsters get access to Belief.
Unlocking Belief based abilities first would have no penalty on getting Magic related ones later. However, getting Belief first is the safer option since getting a Pact is liable to kill you, if neither you nor the one you made it with is frugal with your casting/using.
Edit: Belief is just as likely to kill you, but it is something you have complete control over using. Unlike a Pact where you are essentially constantly worrying about the person on the other end drawing a bit too much Life from you at the wrong time.
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