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Right so from my understanding of the chapter, Solomon met with the Antichrist in a vision and instead of fighting or anything, due to Archutechture TM he gave the croissants symbolic of the last supper which had max symbolism damage. It also shifted the path of the universe just slightly, which you know is kinda insane lol

Edit: I also doubt we will be able to afford any of the additional options without a few miracles
 
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What is it with pastries and eldritch entities?

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As a True Architect, you've become a master of perceiving the secret structure of the world. Yours is a capability beyond simple precognition; your mind itself is attuned to the fundamental fabric of everything. Prediction of the future is second-nature, and with prediction comes manipulation. The secrets of mundane matter are betrayed to you, and even abnormalities that most would label as anomalous are rendered simplicities which you can replicate readily. It won't be long, before you've started to build worlds of your own...
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Quite a speedrun, if I can say so. Six months from perceptive mortal to Kwisatz Haderah.
 
To afford architect of diamond we'd need like 3000 dollars given to Birdsie I think lol. Also I'm not even sure it's permanent it certainly doesn't seem that way in the text.
 
For architect of silver we'd probably need two of the 100+ dollar patreon members decreasing it's price and then go ham for a week on content to earn like 10 student credit.
 
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Right so from my understanding of the chapter, Solomon met with the Antichrist in a vision and instead of fighting or anything, due to Archutechture TM he gave the croissants symbolic of the last supper which had max symbolism damage. It also shifted the path of the universe just slightly, which you know is kinda insane lol

Edit: I also doubt we will be able to afford any of the additional options without a few miracles
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I challenge Brightwing or any other enterprising artist to portray the scene of Solomon Lancaster throwing a croissant over the head of a dark lamb straight at the Antichrist.
 
[X] Plan: The Court of Arcane
-[X] Curiosity
--[X] The Court of Miracles
-[X] Kingdom
--[X] Arcanization

"Qu-Quack"
 
[X] Plan: Nation-Building
-[X] Kingdom
--[X] Arcanization
--[X] Economization

Given that we've such a strong start on personal empowerment and stopping the Apocalypse, I think we can spare some time to build up the realm we've married into ruling. Economization and Arcanization combined should both solidly Solomon as a monarch worthy of his namesake, and dramatically improve the kingdom's utility toward our pursuits.
 
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"Mr. Lancaster, leave the philosophizing for the Philosophers," the Educator said, gently pushing the croissant across the table with the cane's head. With a final sigh, Solomon accepted it. "Focus, instead, on becoming a master of your fate."
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That sounds similar to the thing where Meta became an embodiment of Philosophy but with Fate instead.

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Obedience. A deep crimson light shone from the mark on the lamb's forehead, a mark that meant 'invasion.'

For the duration of a moment, disobedience became impossible. He needed to accept the savior's offer.

"Yes, of course, I'll make a contract with you," he answered, voice eerily calm and level. And without hesitation, Solomon held out a hand, so it could partake of his blood. To know of him, and to own him, body and soul; as a master owned a slave.
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AntiChrist seems to spec in mind control stuff because holy shit that's scary.

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Embody what you are meant to be.

Originally, everything started as one. And multiplicity was a trick of perspective. Above and below, accomplishing the miracle of one.

Lidless and restless, Solomon's eyes foresaw visions - not of the future, but of the Architecture itself, clear and devoid of obfuscation. His eyes started to crystallize into diamonds, irises becoming stained with sky-blue radiance and glossy sharp lines of clear white, spreading outwards from the core of the pupil.
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This feels like an Enlightenment moment where Sol gains a greater understanding of the Architecture and his Role in things. Also the Diamond Eyes feels related to the possible Architecture vote.

Birdsie said:
This Antichrist had painstakingly battled the Metaphysicist, lost worlds and forces, and was now mobilizing to conquer the annoyance's homeworld. His chosen servants, Conquest, War, Famine, and Death were sent forth, riders and heralds disguised as mortals, and meant to infiltrate their own Academy and slay the Educator. Columbus, Ohio, was the location of the next Enrollment. That was how the apocalypse started. It could still be prevented if Solomon acted wisely and swiftly on the information.
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Okay the AntiChrist trying to murk the Educator that's a really big deal and we should really stop that from happening since the Educator is a bro.

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"A last supper is shared," he muttered, drawing the croissant out.

Against the ironclad Laws of cosmos and time, half a croissant - an assembly of flaky pastry dough and chocolate paste stuffing - was flung and crossed incalculable light-years without materially discorporating, breaching the barriers of worlds and individual metaphysics, and struck the King of Apocalypse: not the lamb, but its true form, in the face. Across worlds, the actions of a single mortal reverberated with Architectural meaning, and for a moment, the damned souls of trillions felt contentment and freedom, and lives already destroyed rose briefly from the grave to rebel against the demons: for a moment, the courses of rivers changed, as trends of heartbreak reversed.

For a moment, in worlds without kindness, only kindness ruled.

Stood inside a chamber on a border world citadel, researching methods of distilling pure humanity, the Metaphysicist smiled as the arrow of entropic time dulled ever so slightly, the inherent unfairness of the universe diminished, and the arc of the universe began to bend towards justice.

It all lasted a moment. Then, enraged, the King asserted his dominion, and made the mystic sign against Solomon. Like spears of wrath, his pronouncements hurled themselves at Solomon, but they were glacial, compared to his understanding of the world.

"There's my contract with you," Solomon answered the entity's demand, and cut the connection before anything else could happen, eyes returning to mortal coloration as the shards of diamond truth drained out of them.
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Okay so from what I got from this Meta and the AntiChrist where throwing hands and then Sol stabbed AntiChrist in the symbolism.

Birdsie said:
Through ceaseless study, you've broken past your limits and unlocked [True Architect]. You're no longer reliant on the Educator's safety blockers to securely utilize the Architecture; you can freely and fully study it without fear of ramifications. Your skill can still increase, but you'll not suffer any maluses from the Architecture ever again.
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No maluses for Architecture is really awesome, also prevents him from getting super depression or brain explode from it.

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[ ] Architect of Silver [25 Credit] - There are as many metaphors for the universe as you'd care to invent. However, a glance reveals that one your predecessors often used was that of an alchemical process. The world is undergoing a constant refinement; as one so integrally connected with its destiny, why shouldn't you?

The Architecture suffuses you; rather than a single enlightened cog, you become a core mechanism. You're gracefully bestowed with a frankly absurd level of durability; almost no amount of physical force could exert sufficient pressure to harm you, requiring esoteric or conceptual harms to affect you on any meaningful level. This durability is discerning and smart; it'd allow a life-saving surgery to extract a parasite from within you but it'd effortlessly block a traitor's blade.

Alongside durability comes restoration from harm that has already occurred: your blueprint is saved within the Architecture, and so long as it persists unharmed, so shall you. This is a comprehensive and total physical, mental, and spiritual form of renewal, although occurring on a timescale of days rather than moments. It shouldn't be compared to healing: even a cursed wound that nominally disallows mitigation would be overwritten in time. The Architecture simply refuses to recognize any form of you other than what you, yourself, consider a complete and unhurt version. Sufficiently persuasive psychological vectors may overcome this, if you suffer such vulnerabilities.

Fortunately, the Educator did well to excise most of them from you.
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The one we're far more likely to get. The durability is really nice to have and fixes the relative weakness of Sol being squishy.

Birdsie said:
[ ] Architect of Diamond [100 Credit] - For a moment, you could see everything. The memory is fleeting, even now, and perhaps beyond you. To so integrally comprehend everything is to seize the reins. Not merely an element of the Architecture, but a true constructor of its narrative.

You'll surely have more than one opportunity in the future. Do not weep over a gift out of reach; celebrate, instead, that long road between now and then.

Now, choose your remaining two actions:
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Don't think we have enough Credit for this but getting it would be insanely potent like totally game breaking. Hopefully we can get it down the line.

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[ ] Address the Apocalypse Now [1 Credit, 100 Will] - Sacrifice one of your other actions. Instead, make a second resolution on addressing the encroaching apocalypse, if you've decided to strike while the iron is hot.
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This is something we should possibly consider doing. But I'm unsure since we could just wait and do some preparation for it instead of doing it right now.

Naan said:
Right so from my understanding of the chapter, Solomon met with the Antichrist in a vision and instead of fighting or anything, due to Archutechture TM he gave the croissants symbolic of the last supper which had max symbolism damage. It also shifted the path of the universe just slightly, which you know is kinda insane lol

Edit: I also doubt we will be able to afford any of the additional options without a few miracles
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That is a really great description of things.
 
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[X] Plan: Nation-Building
-[X] Kingdom
--[X] Arcanization
--[X] Economization

We did marry this woman and made this kingdom an integral part of our Sanctum Aspect. Time to invest in it. If it came down to it, I could be convinced to defer Economization for Apocalypse stuff, but I feel this is good right now.
 
[X] Plan Salvation
-[X] Kingdom
--[X] Arcanization
---[X] Play into the thematics of the Abyss with the Dawn of the Tower, ushering in the Twilight as you reinvent the old ways. Unlock the Tower, let the Astral Laboratory become the Temple of the High Priestess with Mona reigning from her throne.
---[X] Dedicate the entire kingdom towards the study of Soteriomancy from Abraham. To embody the principles of Freedom, Concord, Solace and Life as they usher themselves into the new age. Call forth the rest of the Arcanists as well as Damien to aid in this endeavor so they may all learn as well.
-[X] Address the Apocalypse Now [1 Credit, 100 Will]
--[X] If the time is deemed right, awaken Abraham and tell him of the Adversary.
--[X] Look into the Arcanists and see who can take on the mantles becoming the Soteriomantic counter to the champions of the Antichrist. Sandra as Death becoming the champion of Life. The Star embracing Solace. Justice takes up Concord. Freedom to go to the Chariot or the Hanged man. Whichever Roles best embody the paths.
--[X] Now that you are True Architect and know the nature of the Adversary contact the Metaphysician again. Hold down the tether of the connection to accelerate his return.


---[X] Prepare a vessel to house Symon with Mona. In preparation for him to get enrolled in Gothic Horror after summer. Use the Blood of Chris.
--[X] Take steps to ensure Symon infiltrates the Gothic Horror class in an effort to counter the Antichrist. Sol judges through his foresight if it would work and decides whether or not to execute it.
(it's legal now)
 
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I should note - by default it's assumed you'll pick True Architect. We'll likely do a final tally sometime tomorrow or later today, unless more discussion / votes stream in.
 
Alright guys, we just need to generate about 80 student credit from the aether and we can take something more important!
 
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[X] Plan Salvation
This seems like a pretty cool plan overall.

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[X] Plan Apocalypse Prep
This is also a cool idea.
 
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Plan salvation isn't legal - it's going to be a big penalty in Credit and Will.

vote for Magical duck instead!
[X] Plan: The Court of Arcane
[X] Plan: The Court of Arcane Redux
[X] Magical_Duck
or, like, literally any other plan:
[X] Plan: Nation-Building
[X] Plan Apocalypse Prep
 
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[X] Plan: The Court of Arcane Redux
-[X] Curiosity
--[X] The Court of Miracles
---[X] Seek to improve our Arcanum Aspect and or High Priestess at court to improve our odds at succeeding with Derive Formula of Salvation
-[X] Kingdom
--[X] Arcanization
---[X] Induction of Students will allow us to use them as a support unit like Symon, and it Retroactively improves information gathering about the Apocalypse.
 
[X] Plan Apocalypse Prep
-[X] Curiosity
--[X] Focus on unlocking the tower utilizing your newfound architecture sense and the magic of the abyss that surrounds it. Have the witches help.
-[X] Kingdom
--[X] Arcanization
-[X] Awaken Abraham when you have some spare time. He's built to handle this threat, get him active and informed.
-[X] Should Abrahams awakening go smoothly, encourage and discuss with the tarot class about learning his magic system from him. Explain that you know it will be very useful in the times to come. Especially encourage people you think fit well with certain themes.

The tower is low hanging fruit that provides insane value. We got two tools perfectly built to help unlock it. Arcanization helps get the witches tools to unlock the tower. Abraham is our silver bullet for war, his help is critical and need to be introduced ASAP.
 
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