Weaving Webs (Worm/MtAsc)
- Thread starter notanautomaton
- Start date
- Crossover
- Location
- Brazil
[X] A room with a pentagram on the floor
FoxFondue
RubedoFox
- Location
- Massachusetts, New England, United States
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[x] A persian palace Taftani
Euthanatos are assassins, necromancers, and anyone else big on death. Assassinate evil people and stuff. Talk to ghosts. Originated in India, rooted in Hinduism and reincarnation cycles. Part of the Traditions, so pretty organized. Prefer Entropy Sphere.
Hollow Ones are a magical version of goth and emo culture. Not particularly organized - indeed, they even lack a coherent Paradigm. No Sphere preference. I don't quite understand them.
Taftani are Persian mages who invite Paradox, regularly use vulgar magic, and are rooted in Zoroastrianism and the conflict between Truth (asha) and Lie (druj). Using vulgar magic is honest and promotes the Truth (asha), using coincidental magic is deceitful and promotes the Lie (druj). The original Magi, in the sense of a 'Magi' originally denoting a follower of Zoroaster. View gaining more magical power as true enlightenment, so more likely to directly pursue becoming an Archmage over pursuing Ascension. No particular organization between master-apprentice though, aside from a periodic meet up of all the local Taftani where violence is forbidden. Prefer Spirit, Prime, and Matter Spheres.
Ahl-I-Batin are Arabian mages who are sort of the mirror opposite of the Taftani, in the sense of being all about subtlety. They are Islamic and tend to be philosopher-scientists, explorers, diplomats, and sometimes assassins. They pursue Unity, the Tenth Sphere, and were the first to conceptualize it. Used to be part of the Traditions, but left due to the Eurocentrism of the Council of Nine. Have a formal structure, unlike the Taftani. Prefer the Correspondence Sphere, and previously held the Seat of Correspondence before they left the Traditions.
Sisters of Hippolyta are Amazons who refuse to use the Spheres, don't want to use magic violently (despite being the descendants of Amazon warrior women), and are unorganized aside from the local level. As stated, they refuse to use the Spheres and so prefer none. I really don't understand them.
Knights Templar are Christian warrior-mages who fight the Technocracy after having been cast out when the Order of Reason abandoned religion and became the Technocracy. Used to be part of the Cabal of Pure Thought, before the Technocracy purged the faction and created the Lightkeepers (later to become the New World Order) in its place. Some of them defected to the Celestial Choir instead. Preferred Sphere is Forces.
Euthanatos are assassins, necromancers, and anyone else big on death. Assassinate evil people and stuff. Talk to ghosts. Originated in India, rooted in Hinduism and reincarnation cycles. Part of the Traditions, so pretty organized. Prefer Entropy Sphere.
Hollow Ones are a magical version of goth and emo culture. Not particularly organized - indeed, they even lack a coherent Paradigm. No Sphere preference. I don't quite understand them.
Taftani are Persian mages who invite Paradox, regularly use vulgar magic, and are rooted in Zoroastrianism and the conflict between Truth (asha) and Lie (druj). Using vulgar magic is honest and promotes the Truth (asha), using coincidental magic is deceitful and promotes the Lie (druj). The original Magi, in the sense of a 'Magi' originally denoting a follower of Zoroaster. View gaining more magical power as true enlightenment, so more likely to directly pursue becoming an Archmage over pursuing Ascension. No particular organization between master-apprentice though, aside from a periodic meet up of all the local Taftani where violence is forbidden. Prefer Spirit, Prime, and Matter Spheres.
Ahl-I-Batin are Arabian mages who are sort of the mirror opposite of the Taftani, in the sense of being all about subtlety. They are Islamic and tend to be philosopher-scientists, explorers, diplomats, and sometimes assassins. They pursue Unity, the Tenth Sphere, and were the first to conceptualize it. Used to be part of the Traditions, but left due to the Eurocentrism of the Council of Nine. Have a formal structure, unlike the Taftani. Prefer the Correspondence Sphere, and previously held the Seat of Correspondence before they left the Traditions.
Sisters of Hippolyta are Amazons who refuse to use the Spheres, don't want to use magic violently (despite being the descendants of Amazon warrior women), and are unorganized aside from the local level. As stated, they refuse to use the Spheres and so prefer none. I really don't understand them.
Knights Templar are Christian warrior-mages who fight the Technocracy after having been cast out when the Order of Reason abandoned religion and became the Technocracy. Used to be part of the Cabal of Pure Thought, before the Technocracy purged the faction and created the Lightkeepers (later to become the New World Order) in its place. Some of them defected to the Celestial Choir instead. Preferred Sphere is Forces.
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notanautomaton
I've got 99 quests, I've finished one
Vote count?
- Location
- Lasha Tumbai
Vote Tally : Crossover - Weaving Webs (Worm/MtAsc) | Sufficient Velocity
##### NetTally 1.7.4
[X] A space station? Underground?
No. of Votes: 9
Cyclone
BunnyLord
cmwatford
Ghostdevil
kokuenDG
Piell
SETIFAN
Tanor
Tzaphquiel
[X] A room with a pentagram on the floor
No. of Votes: 4
Pridakarbiter
Artemis1992
loneangel
Zaratustra
[X] A massive machine covered with blinking lights, and a series of computers along the walls
No. of Votes: 2
zeromass
useofstrike32
[X] A nightclub
No. of Votes: 2
mastigos
SilloH
[X] An incredibly disorderly workshop, filled with unfamiliar tools and half-finished machines
No. of Votes: 2
Pinniped
Random832
[X] An incredibly disorderly workshop, filled with unfamiliar tools and half-finished machines Sons of Ether
No. of Votes: 1
veekie
[X] An armory Knights Templar
No. of Votes: 1
Wolfund
[X] An asian style martial arts dojo
No. of Votes: 1
Manic Dogma
[X] A lounge type area? With a TV and a fridge?
No. of Votes: 1
Markala
[X] An Indian temple
No. of Votes: 1
Anasurimbor
[X] An incredibly disorderly workshop, filled with unfamiliar tools and half-finished machines Sons of
No. of Votes: 1
fitzgerald
[X] A library
No. of Votes: 1
ctulhuslp
[x] A persian palace Taftani
No. of Votes: 1
LizardLieutenant
Total No. of Voters: 27
##### NetTally 1.7.4
[X] A space station? Underground?
No. of Votes: 9
Cyclone
BunnyLord
cmwatford
Ghostdevil
kokuenDG
Piell
SETIFAN
Tanor
Tzaphquiel
[X] A room with a pentagram on the floor
No. of Votes: 4
Pridakarbiter
Artemis1992
loneangel
Zaratustra
[X] A massive machine covered with blinking lights, and a series of computers along the walls
No. of Votes: 2
zeromass
useofstrike32
[X] A nightclub
No. of Votes: 2
mastigos
SilloH
[X] An incredibly disorderly workshop, filled with unfamiliar tools and half-finished machines
No. of Votes: 2
Pinniped
Random832
[X] An incredibly disorderly workshop, filled with unfamiliar tools and half-finished machines Sons of Ether
No. of Votes: 1
veekie
[X] An armory Knights Templar
No. of Votes: 1
Wolfund
[X] An asian style martial arts dojo
No. of Votes: 1
Manic Dogma
[X] A lounge type area? With a TV and a fridge?
No. of Votes: 1
Markala
[X] An Indian temple
No. of Votes: 1
Anasurimbor
[X] An incredibly disorderly workshop, filled with unfamiliar tools and half-finished machines Sons of
No. of Votes: 1
fitzgerald
[X] A library
No. of Votes: 1
ctulhuslp
[x] A persian palace Taftani
No. of Votes: 1
LizardLieutenant
Total No. of Voters: 27
- Location
- va
[x] A space station? Underground?
notanautomaton
I've got 99 quests, I've finished one
You have until I get back from anime to change votes.
notanautomaton
I've got 99 quests, I've finished one
Okay, so you get Void Engineer paradigm. Updating now.
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notanautomaton
I've got 99 quests, I've finished one
As you descend into the space station (seriously, there are windows with views of both Earth and the Moon!) a blueish hologram flickers to life. As it begins to speak your heart leaps into your throat. Mom...
"Hello again little owl. If you're hearing this, then I'm gone, and you've achieved Enlightenment." You can hear the capital.
"Now, you'll probably have a lot of questions. You see, I'm something called an Enlightened Scientist, a human that's so good at what they do that they can work wonders, like turning cell phones into bombs or being so good at reading people that they seem like they can read minds. I work for an organization of fellow Enlightened Scientists, called the Technocracy, who attempt to shepherd the forces of humanity into the future through science and technology. Within that group, I'm a member of the Void Engineers, specialists in outer space and exploration, from beyond the galaxy to the deep ocean and caverns. Now, while I quite like the Technocracy, I wanted you to have a choice if you achieved Enlightenment. For the most part, the Technocracy's enemies are just misguided, and I'd be fine with you joining them. On the other hand, the Technocracy requires a lot of commitment; you'll be working long hours, and will likely have to cut ties with your civilian life."
"Which brings me to why I built this. If you ever became Enlightened, it would draw you down here, and give you the tools that you need to start life as an Enlightened Scientist. I included everything you'll need to get yourself started, from learning materials to gear, and if you end up joining the Technocracy it's all official, so you don't have to worry about them taking it."
"The learning materials cover the various areas of Enlightened Science, though not the advanced stuff, but it has a lot of breadth. The basic training programs that you currently qualify for are as follows; biology, physics, chemistry, spacial awareness and reading sensors, dimensional theory, probability theory, temporal theory, psychology, Primal Energy theory, and applied versions of all. And by applied I mean using them to hit things in the face." The hologram looks pleased with herself.
"You have no idea how hard it was to track down all of those. I also have a Device that will help you lean through a combination of drugs, electric shocks, and virtual reality. Unfortunately it's not compatible with all the Enlightened versions of the sciences, so you'll have to make do with some of the best textbooks on the subjects in existence. Also, using it too much will make your brain dribble out your ears, so you'll need to go out and do stuff in order to reset your brain. But don't worry, if you're in any danger it just won't activate."
"There's also some money, devices, and phone numbers and stuff, but I can tell that you're about ready to get started. Now, it's a pretty common phenomenon for new Enlightened Scientists to pick up new things really quickly, doing things like ending up with entire college educations over the course of a week. The literature on it is pretty inconclusive, but my preferred theory is that it's based on the amount of information learned, not time, so no need to start cramming. But on the same token, pick what you want to learn carefully, it's only uphill afterwards."
"Also, in case I never got to say it; I love you little owl, and nothing can stop that. Goodbye."
CHARACTER BUILD TIME!!! This represents spending the week she has free of school doing nothing but studying. Does she do anything else at this point?
[] Try to get transfered to Arcadia
-[] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you take a good level of Contacts)
[] Reconnect with her dad
[] Try to hold the bullies accountable
-[] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you have a good level of Contacts)
Mechanically, there are nine~ spheres, or areas of magic. You have six~ points to put into Spheres, and none can rise above three at this point. What Spheres does Taylor spend time studying, and what are her priorities? The more you pick the the lower each will be. If you don't care about something just don't put it in, instead of putting it at low priority. If you don't care about something just don't put it in, instead of putting it at low priority.
[] Priority 1
[] Priority 2
[] So on...
[] Correspondence: Teleportation and scrying
[] Time: Foretelling, accelerating, and so on
[] Fate: the magic of probability and cursing
[] Matter: the magic of inert things
[] Forces: the magic of explosions
[] Life: The magic of living things
[] Mind: the magic of minds
[] Prime: the magic of magic; countering, enchanting, and manipulating mana
[] Dimensions: The magic of alternate dimensions and the rules that govern them
What mundane skills does Taylor attempt to learn? This can be as broad or as narrow as you like, though narrower will be more focused.
[] Priority 1
[] Priority 2
[] So on...
And you have a base! What does it have? This can include money, devices, contacts, an alien buddy, or whatever. Prioritize, the wider you spread your focus, the less you get of each. If you don't care about something just don't put it in, instead of putting it at low priority.
[] Priority 1
[] Priority 2
[] So on
[] Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
[] Devices: Cool toys
[] Resources: Money
[] Contacts: You know people
[] Companion: An alien friend
[] Laboratory: A place to work science
[] Ally: You know some of your mom's old friends, who might be willing to pick up where they left off.
"Hello again little owl. If you're hearing this, then I'm gone, and you've achieved Enlightenment." You can hear the capital.
"Now, you'll probably have a lot of questions. You see, I'm something called an Enlightened Scientist, a human that's so good at what they do that they can work wonders, like turning cell phones into bombs or being so good at reading people that they seem like they can read minds. I work for an organization of fellow Enlightened Scientists, called the Technocracy, who attempt to shepherd the forces of humanity into the future through science and technology. Within that group, I'm a member of the Void Engineers, specialists in outer space and exploration, from beyond the galaxy to the deep ocean and caverns. Now, while I quite like the Technocracy, I wanted you to have a choice if you achieved Enlightenment. For the most part, the Technocracy's enemies are just misguided, and I'd be fine with you joining them. On the other hand, the Technocracy requires a lot of commitment; you'll be working long hours, and will likely have to cut ties with your civilian life."
"Which brings me to why I built this. If you ever became Enlightened, it would draw you down here, and give you the tools that you need to start life as an Enlightened Scientist. I included everything you'll need to get yourself started, from learning materials to gear, and if you end up joining the Technocracy it's all official, so you don't have to worry about them taking it."
"The learning materials cover the various areas of Enlightened Science, though not the advanced stuff, but it has a lot of breadth. The basic training programs that you currently qualify for are as follows; biology, physics, chemistry, spacial awareness and reading sensors, dimensional theory, probability theory, temporal theory, psychology, Primal Energy theory, and applied versions of all. And by applied I mean using them to hit things in the face." The hologram looks pleased with herself.
"You have no idea how hard it was to track down all of those. I also have a Device that will help you lean through a combination of drugs, electric shocks, and virtual reality. Unfortunately it's not compatible with all the Enlightened versions of the sciences, so you'll have to make do with some of the best textbooks on the subjects in existence. Also, using it too much will make your brain dribble out your ears, so you'll need to go out and do stuff in order to reset your brain. But don't worry, if you're in any danger it just won't activate."
"There's also some money, devices, and phone numbers and stuff, but I can tell that you're about ready to get started. Now, it's a pretty common phenomenon for new Enlightened Scientists to pick up new things really quickly, doing things like ending up with entire college educations over the course of a week. The literature on it is pretty inconclusive, but my preferred theory is that it's based on the amount of information learned, not time, so no need to start cramming. But on the same token, pick what you want to learn carefully, it's only uphill afterwards."
"Also, in case I never got to say it; I love you little owl, and nothing can stop that. Goodbye."
CHARACTER BUILD TIME!!! This represents spending the week she has free of school doing nothing but studying. Does she do anything else at this point?
[] Try to get transfered to Arcadia
-[] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you take a good level of Contacts)
[] Reconnect with her dad
[] Try to hold the bullies accountable
-[] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you have a good level of Contacts)
Mechanically, there are nine~ spheres, or areas of magic. You have six~ points to put into Spheres, and none can rise above three at this point. What Spheres does Taylor spend time studying, and what are her priorities? The more you pick the the lower each will be. If you don't care about something just don't put it in, instead of putting it at low priority. If you don't care about something just don't put it in, instead of putting it at low priority.
[] Priority 1
[] Priority 2
[] So on...
[] Correspondence: Teleportation and scrying
[] Time: Foretelling, accelerating, and so on
[] Fate: the magic of probability and cursing
[] Matter: the magic of inert things
[] Forces: the magic of explosions
[] Life: The magic of living things
[] Mind: the magic of minds
[] Prime: the magic of magic; countering, enchanting, and manipulating mana
[] Dimensions: The magic of alternate dimensions and the rules that govern them
What mundane skills does Taylor attempt to learn? This can be as broad or as narrow as you like, though narrower will be more focused.
[] Priority 1
[] Priority 2
[] So on...
And you have a base! What does it have? This can include money, devices, contacts, an alien buddy, or whatever. Prioritize, the wider you spread your focus, the less you get of each. If you don't care about something just don't put it in, instead of putting it at low priority.
[] Priority 1
[] Priority 2
[] So on
[] Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
[] Devices: Cool toys
[] Resources: Money
[] Contacts: You know people
[] Companion: An alien friend
[] Laboratory: A place to work science
[] Ally: You know some of your mom's old friends, who might be willing to pick up where they left off.
[X] Try to get transfered to Arcadia
-[X] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you take a good level of Contacts)
[X] Magic Priority 1 - Dimensions: The magic of alternate dimensions and the rules that govern them
[X] Magic Priority 2 - Prime: the magic of magic; countering, enchanting, and manipulating mana
[X] Magic Priority 3 - Matter: the magic of inert things
[X] Skill Priority 1 - Awareness
[X] Skill Priority 2 - Self defense(any appropriate combat skill to not get killed)
[X] Skill Priority 3 - Engineering
[X] Base Priority 1 - Companion: An alien friend
[X] Base Priority 2 - Contacts: You know people
[X] Base Priority 3 - Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
[X] Base Priority 4 - Laboratory: A place to work science
Void Engineer gotta have DSci.
Not very sure about precise skills, but here goes...
-[X] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you take a good level of Contacts)
[X] Magic Priority 1 - Dimensions: The magic of alternate dimensions and the rules that govern them
[X] Magic Priority 2 - Prime: the magic of magic; countering, enchanting, and manipulating mana
[X] Magic Priority 3 - Matter: the magic of inert things
[X] Skill Priority 1 - Awareness
[X] Skill Priority 2 - Self defense(any appropriate combat skill to not get killed)
[X] Skill Priority 3 - Engineering
[X] Base Priority 1 - Companion: An alien friend
[X] Base Priority 2 - Contacts: You know people
[X] Base Priority 3 - Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
[X] Base Priority 4 - Laboratory: A place to work science
Void Engineer gotta have DSci.
Not very sure about precise skills, but here goes...
I'm going to argue for [] Ally
The biggest advantage of the Texhnocracy is being part of a world wide organization
The biggest advantage of the Texhnocracy is being part of a world wide organization
Thats Contacts though? Ally is more individual.
Blackfyre
The Gorgon
- Location
- The Abyss
[X] Try to get transfered to Arcadia
-[X] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you take a good level of Contacts)
[X] Magic Priority 1 - Correspondence: Teleportation and scrying
[X] Magic Priority 2 - Time: Foretelling, accelerating, and so on
[X] Magic Priority 3 - Fate: the magic of probability and cursing
[X] Skill Priority 1 - Awareness
[X] Skill Priority 2 - Self defense (any appropriate combat skill to not get killed)
[X] Skill Priority 3 - Larceny
[X] Base Priority 1 - Resources: Money
[X] Base Priority 2 - Contacts: You know people
[X] Base Priority 3 - Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
[X] Base Priority 4 - Laboratory: A place to work science
-[X] Using the contacts she found? (Pick only if you take a good level of Contacts)
[X] Magic Priority 1 - Correspondence: Teleportation and scrying
[X] Magic Priority 2 - Time: Foretelling, accelerating, and so on
[X] Magic Priority 3 - Fate: the magic of probability and cursing
[X] Skill Priority 1 - Awareness
[X] Skill Priority 2 - Self defense (any appropriate combat skill to not get killed)
[X] Skill Priority 3 - Larceny
[X] Base Priority 1 - Resources: Money
[X] Base Priority 2 - Contacts: You know people
[X] Base Priority 3 - Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
[X] Base Priority 4 - Laboratory: A place to work science
VoiceoftheAbyss
May or may not stare back.
- Location
- The Depths of the Eternal Abyss
[x] veekie
notanautomaton
I've got 99 quests, I've finished one
Ivan the Not-so-Terrible
AH MEW CHEEKI BREEKI I V DAMKE
- Location
- Mikonyan’s USSR
[X] Reconnect with her dad
[X] Magic Priority 1 - Forces: the magic of explosions
[X] Magic Priority 2 - Correspondence: Teleportation and scrying
[X] Magic Priority 3 - Fate: the magic of probability and cursing
[X] Skill Priority 1 - Guns
[X] Skill Priority 2 - CQC
[X] Skill Priority 3 - Awareness
[X] Base Priority 1 - Devices: Cool toys
[X] Base Priority 2 - Laboratory: A place to work science
[X] Base Priority 3 - Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
It's like you don't want to plasma Reality Deviants to death.
[X] Magic Priority 1 - Forces: the magic of explosions
[X] Magic Priority 2 - Correspondence: Teleportation and scrying
[X] Magic Priority 3 - Fate: the magic of probability and cursing
[X] Skill Priority 1 - Guns
[X] Skill Priority 2 - CQC
[X] Skill Priority 3 - Awareness
[X] Base Priority 1 - Devices: Cool toys
[X] Base Priority 2 - Laboratory: A place to work science
[X] Base Priority 3 - Power Source: If you pick this you'll be able to power more than just your base.
It's like you don't want to plasma Reality Deviants to death.