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You are Vlad Tepish.

Your Holdings: A renovated ancient Elven ruin. A well hidden and protected cave, now housing liberated human slaves.

Your minions: 37 normal undead (orcish, elven and human skeletons and zombies, 13 armed with bows, rest with crude melee weapons). Undead orcish shaman, 5 Undead Drow necromancers. Skeletal elk mount. You control 50/50 minions. Your control is absolute.

Your relationships: Lathrien, your apprentice (agreeable), Ragda and Gerda, liberated old ladies of your tribe (friendly(ish)). Melandie, elven huntress (ally). Bathory, the spirit of your lover housed in her skull (agreeable). Bound spirit of an elven scout (bound to an owl homonculus). Bound spirit of a gnoll pyromancer (bound). Bound spirit of an orc demonologist (Bound). Bound spirit of a black dragon (bound). Elven tribe (open diplomacy), Gnoll tribe (allies/treacherous bastards), Human liberated slaves (likely allies), Dwarf tribe (open trade), Drow (enemies).

Your skills, stats, traits: In the pastebin above, along with your available spells and equipment.

Your goals: Find a body for Bathory, achieve immortality, grow your legacy.

You stand in front of the ruin you have called your home for nearly two months now. You finally feel you have everything you need to give a body to your beloved. The creation of the body will be difficult, and there are choices to be made about what exactly you will make it to be. You have grim purpose in your features, even the elves can see that, and so are staying silent some way behind you. They are good kids. Maybe they will find something between them, even a fraction of what you had with Bathory. It would be good for them.

>No time to waste. You are doing this as soon as possible. Get to the lab.
>This body is not for you, it’s for Bathory. Talk to her first.
>You are probably not in the best mental state for the extensive alchemy work required. Get some rest.
>Other

>>38377989
>>This body is not for you, it’s for Bathory. Talk to her first.
Take notes So remember every Detail, then
>You are probably not in the best mental state for the extensive alchemy work required. Get some rest.
Gotta be at our best for this.

>>38377989
>You are probably not in the best mental state for the extensive alchemy work required. Get some rest.

>>38377989
>You are probably not in the best mental state for the extensive alchemy work required. Get some rest.
>This body is not for you, it’s for Bathory. Talk to her first.

Patience.

You cannot afford to give Bathory an inferior body. You cannot afford the distraction of tiredness mess up your magic when transferring the spirit. Everything has got to be perfect. So you decide to rest.

'We break for the night, go have some sleep, or whatever you like,' you say to the elves, and retire yourself.

You have difficulty in sleeping, as you imagine the perfect body you could make for Bathory, how thankful she would be. You have difficulty in sleeping as you imagine screwing up, making an abomination, or destroying her spirit permanently. You lay motionless in your bed for hours before you manage to fall into a fevered sleep.

For all that, you awake refreshed, and ready to face the challenges of the day. You are the greatest power in the region. That you are aware of. You can do at least this much for your beloved.

>MAJOR GOAL DECISION
>ALCHEMICAL BODY FOR BATHORY
Pros:
Versatility. The body can be very lifelike, but you can also improve it in certain ways, such as using stronger than organic materials, preventing aging, or allowing for energy sources other than food to fuel it.

Ethics: You are hurting nobody in making this, and this would do no harm to Bathory.

Cons:
Fragility: Even if you make the body tougher than human, it will still function as a mortal body. What is more, if Bathory dies again, you would not be able to bind her spirit again (although you can transfer it, if the body becomes damaged or outmoded.)

Power: The body might be weaker than other options you might have later on into the game.

FINAL CONFIRMATION

Homunculus body for Bathory

>Y
>N

We will go on with further decisions after this.

>>38377989
>This body is not for you, it’s for Bathory. Talk to her first.
>You are probably not in the best mental state for the extensive alchemy work required. Get some rest.

>>38378249
>Y

>>38378249
>>Y

>>38378249
>Y

>>38378249
>N

This is what is best for Bathory. You know that given time you could find other ways to give her a body, but you doubt that any other would be as harmless to the world at large and Bathory herself.

You are going to make her a body with alchemy. You have been practicing for a long time, and are quite certain that you can manage to do it. Maybe even do it well. A human body can be quite straightforward, once you have seen it from the inside out a few times.

Still, you should consult with Bathory first. You know you could make some improvements to the body, make it something more than human, but you are not sure if Bathory would want that. She might have some ideas of her own too, something you have not considered.

So you sense the skeleton that is working as her chaperon at the moment, and go looking for her. You find her in the library, reading a book. Her lower jaw moves slightly, as she is trying to mouth the words while reading. It is better than that cold darkness you had given to her when you first preserved her spirit. Now you can give her something better yet.

'Bathory,' you say.
'Vlad! Do not sneak up on me like that! What is it?' Bathory says.
'I think I have found it. A way to give you a body,' you say.
'Good. What is it?' Bathory says.
'Ancient elven art. Alchemy. It can be used to create bodies that are very lifelike,' you say, 'And with my magic I can transfer your spirit into an alchemical body, it should work for you just like a real one.'
'But it wouldn't be really real?' Bathory says.
'Bathory, without robbing some poor woman of her spirit, I cannot get you a truly real body. But it would be almost the same. Unless you wanted it enhanced in some way,' you say.
'I just want to be human again,' Bathory says.

>Agree. If that is her wish, so be it.
>At least tell her the options. See if she is tempted.
>Insist. You are not going to make a frail, human body for Bathory. You are not losing her again.
>Other (write-in)

>>38378589
>At least tell her the options. See if she is tempted.

>>38378589
>At least tell her the options. See if she is tempted.

>>38378589
>At least tell her the options. See if she is tempted.
I'm Going to lsit off some options, It's your choice. I'm just trying to make sure you'll be safe. If I lost you again, well I think I'd go insane. No one wants that.

>>38378589
>At least tell her the options. See if she is tempted.

I understand where she's coming from but it doesn't feel right robbing a girl of life she has yet to live for our own selfishness.

'Do you understand what you ask? You ask me to murder someone and much worse,' you say.
'Like you did to me?' Bathory says.
'Worse. I cannot be sure the spirit of that woman would even survive. Please, consider alchemy,' you say.
'I am sorry. You are right, of course. I just wanted a human body so badly,' Bathory says.
'I promise, you will not even be able to tell the difference,' you say.
'Good. What are these 'enhancements' you mentioned?' Bathory says.
'Well, it would be easy to make it so the body doesn't age. I could make your bones harder and stronger, so you would not be hurt easily. I guess if you truly wanted I could change your looks a little,' you say.
'That does not sound so bad,' Bathory says.
'That is what I thought. What do you want?' you say.
'Well, if you plan to live forever, I think I should be with you. I would like to be human in other ways,' Bathory says, 'except...'
'Except what, dear?' you say.
'Well, I thought I should be able to protect myself better,' Bathory says.
'What are you thinking of, exactly?' you say.
'Can I have swords that come out of my hands?' Bathory says.
'Swords... Out of your... What?' you say.
'There is this story, where this man has swords that come out of his hands. I thought it would be good to protect myself,' Bathory says.
'I...' you say.

>'Of course, love, whatever you want.'
>'Dear, that is impractical. I can teach you how to use a weapon, that would be easier and would work much better.
>'Swords. From your hands?' Maybe her mind has been damaged. Assure her you'll do whatever she wants, but ignore that request. Hope she will have forgotten by the time she is in the new body.

>>38378836
>Impractical

>>38378836
>'Of course, love, whatever you want
Are retractable swords hidden in the arms the sort of thing we could do with alchemy?

>>38378836
>'Dear, that is impractical. I can teach you how to use a weapon, that would be easier and would work much better.

Of course, love, whatever you want.'

>>38378836
>'Dear, that is impractical. I can teach you how to use a weapon, that would be easier and would work much better.

>>38378836
>>'Dear, that is impractical. I can teach you how to use a weapon, that would be easier and would work much better.
I can however make your body stronger and faster than it'd be otherwise. With time I may be able to make you a body were weapons would be irrelevant.

>>38378836
Maybe we could make some special swords that her hands slot into?

'Dear, that is impractical. It would hurt every time they came out, and a normal sword would serve better in combat,' you say.
'Will you teach me to use one properly, then?' Bathory says.
'Of course, love,' you say.
'Very well, I suppose it is a bit silly. I should not be reading these old adventure books, so little fact in them, so much fiction,' Bathory says.
'Would you like to come watch me make the body, you could direct me if I mess something up in the appearance,' you say.
'Yes. I should like to do that,' Bathory says.

You descend into your laboratory, it is a well lit room, and now you have ingredients- herbal, mineral, chemical, magical. You are happy you have so much dragon blood, it will be so much easier to work with, although you will have to use up a great deal.

>You have enough material for three attempts.

>Create the body according to Bathory's specification- human, but ageless
>Improve it in some other subtle way

Next post will be rolling.

>>38379142
So, how difficult do we think making it more sturdy will be?

How damage resistant can we make the thing?

>>38379142
>Improve it in some other subtle way
Stronger, faster, Tougher, immune to disease

>>38379142
>Create the body according to Bathory's specification- human, but ageless
prehaps steer her specifications in a way that we can make the improvments with her consent.

>>38379142
Is nightvision possible?

>>38379142
>Create the body according to Bathory's specification- human, but ageless

But like an enhanced human stronger faster etc;

>We can rebuild her. Tougher, stronger, faster.

You will keep to her specifications. To the most part. What you will go for in physical terms will be human, but a human stronger, tougher and faster than Bathory was in life. It will be a little harder, but you are sure you can manage it. Or if you fail, you can roll back the upgrades.

Roll 1d20 +7 DC 22

Rolled 17 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>38379334

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>38379334

Rolled 18 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>38379334

dice+1d20

>>38379395
it goes in the options field dude.

Rolled 12 (1d20)

well fuck it we past the dc any way. but for fun sake i will roll any way

sorry i meant anyway. English is my third languish

25! Love conquers all dicerolls.

It is long and arduous work. You quickly realize why the creations in the basement underneath your ruin were so misshapen and terrifying. It is very difficult to create a perfectly human form by hand without it looking a little bit off. What saves you is that the body you are building on this table in this lab is a body you know better than even your own. You have admired and caressed every inch of it. You know exactly what it is supposed to look like. You remember exactly what Bathory looks like.

Nonetheless, it takes hours to get even the bones right. You have to go one by one, you cannot rely on alchemical formulas to do it for you like you did with the animals. You simply do not trust the numbers, besides, you have to change the density of the bones one by one, for optimal toughness and strength.

That done with, you move on to the flesh and the organs. It is nothing you haven't seen before, although Bathory makes the skeleton turn her away, once you start introducing blood into the system. You use mostly dragon blood, diluted and with its mood-altering properties neutralized. You also use some artificial blood, which you were surprised to find is mostly salt-water.

Then comes the skin, and you craft the features of your beloved with exceptional care. She directs you at some points, remembering flaws you had never noticed or cared about. Between the two of you you make a body that is identical to Bathory's old body.

'This is very strange,' Bathory says.
'I can only imagine. Now, try to relax, I will transfer your spirit. It should not hurt nearly as much as last time,' you say.
'I pray it won't,' Bathory says.

Roll 1d20+8 DC 16

>>38379467
Fun fact, English is actually my second language.

Rolled 14 + 16 (1d20 + 16)

>>38379580

Rolled 7 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>38379580

Rolled 18 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>38379580

Rolled 2 (1d20)

big money

that cut deeply in my soul

26! 10 points over DC. Some kind of advanced success.

You are ever so gentle. More so than ever you have ever been when moving a spirit. You feel Bathory's soul in the air as truly as you would feel the wind, or a shout, or mist. You gently lead it to the body on your table and let her spirit enter the brain.

It is a flawless operation. You would be shocked if she felt any discomfort at all.

This is Bathory Tepish.

She is the lover of Vlad Tepish, given an alchemical body, ageless, stronger and faster than the one she had in life.

You met Bathory when her tribe visited yours, nearly fifteen winters ago. You fell in love with her as soon as you laid eyes on her and heard her stories. It took her some time to see you in the same way, but over the years you developed love that was well known as the strongest in your tribe.

Traits:
>Improved Physical Stats:
>If/when Bathory is PoV character, she rolls all physical checks at a +2 bonus
>Health and Stamina are improved

In your tribe, Bathory worked as (choose 1):
>Huntress
>Storyteller and Lorekeeper
>Scout
>She was the next in line to be Elder
>She did menial, labour intensive tasks
>She could gather food and other neccessities from even the most difficult to reach places.

Socially she was:
>In close contact with her old tribe, often leaving your tribe for weeks and making few friends in your tribe.
>In touch with her old tribe whenever she could afford to spare the time, but also had some friends among your tribe
>Completely abandoned her old tribe to be with yours.
>Not really that sociable. She focused on her work, you being her only real relation.

She knew of your magic, and while she was not entirely comfortable with it, there was a time when she trusted you fully. Perhaps, now she will trust you again. Perhaps it will take much longer to reach that point.

Bathory opens her eyes. She shivers, as the body temperature of the homunculus rises to that of this room. She laughs. She cries a little too.

>>38380042
>Storyteller and Lorekeeper
>In touch with her old tribe whenever she could afford to spare the time, but also had some friends among your tribe

>>38380042
>Storyteller and Lorekeeper
seems in line with her reading enthusiasm.
>Not really that sociable. She focused on her work, you being her only real relation.

>>38380042
>Storyteller and Lorekeeper
>In touch with her old tribe whenever she could afford to spare the time, but also had some friends among your tribe

>>38380042
>She was the next in line to be Elder
>Not really that sociable. She focused on her work, you being her only real relation.

>>38380042

>Storyteller and Lorekeeper

>In touch with her old tribe whenever she could afford to spare the time, but also had some friends among your tribe

>>38380042
>Storyteller and Lorekeeper
>In touch with her old tribe whenever she could afford to spare the time, but also had some friends among your tribe

So guys, what say when we get the chance we become a vampire, and use alchemy to find a blood substitute and a way to beat the sunlight? It's not like we wont have forever to figure it out.

>>38380227
Eeeh, I'm not to keen on vampirism, Ideally we could eventually work something out so we can survive on nothing but magic, maybe some sort of advanced golem or something.

>>38380227
if it is possible i'm all up for it if not the disadvantages to vampirism are just not worth it.

She was the lorekeeper of your old tribe, so it was expected for her to travel on an occasion. This is when she would meet with her parents and siblings in her own tribe. She was well respected in the community of your tribe, better than you certainly, but she also had solid links with her old tribe, as well as a few other human tribes in the region.

Indeed, she did much the same that you have been doing lately. Not raising the dead and desecrating elven ruins, but diplomacy. She would go to meet other tribes, ask for information and trade, and prevent hostilities. She had never been shot at with arrows, so her track record at least is better than yours.

'Vlad, I... When you said this body would be false I thought...' Bathory stands up, and gives you a warm, long hug. Her being nude does not stop her, and you certainly do not mind that. When you go to kiss her, she stops you, however.

'No, not yet. You will have to earn that,' Bathory says. But she smiles.
'Of course, my love,' you say.
'Now, where can I find some clothes,' Bathory says.

Congratulations! You have given Bathory a body. Your relationship with Bathory has improved to Warm.

>Introduce Bathory to your companions.
>Do something romantic for Bathory (write-in)
>Just talk
>Leave her be for now, let her get used to the body. There is much else you could be doing.
>Other (write-in)

>>38380305
>>38380227
You are on a path which, depending on your leveling and plot choices, can lead you to vampirism.

>>38380402
>Just talk
>Introduce Bathory to your companions.

>>38380402
>Just talk
>Introduce Bathory to your companions.

>>38380402
>Just talk
>get her clothes

>>38380284
Anti-magic would wreck our shit instantly then, but that does sound pretty cool.
>>38380305
It depends on how vampirism works in this setting, if it's the old-school "No entry without permission" deal, yeah it'd get annoying but the stuff that would kill us we could theoretically overcome with alchemy.

Plus, our name is Vlad Tepish, we kinda are Dracula in name.

>>38380402
>Just talk
>Introduce Bathory to your companions.

>>38380437
>>38380450
>>38380498
>introduce her to companions.
>still naked.
>Your relationship with Bathory has fallen to Hatred.

>Clothes
>talk

>>38380549
i think the whole clothes part is pretty Obvious and probably already taken care of.

>>38380549
Yeah, I'd assume we get her clothes, but if we have to specify before that because QM Huehue then yes, acquire clothing!

>>38380619
Curses! Foiled again!

That said, clothes are a little bit of a problem. None of you can make fabric, the fabric found in the ruins is in a very bad state and the leathers you've sown together for your clothes are generally one outfit per person. You have recently killed a large number of animals, however, and clothing Bathory takes only some time, as you still had some cured hides left over. It is a simple jacket and skirt, but it will suffice for now.

'So, does this body please you?' you say.
'It is marvelous, I feel better than ever. Wait, did you 'enhance' it in any way?' Bathory says.
'Not much. It is human, or as human as I could make it. Just a little stronger, faster, tougher,' you say.
'I guess I will accept that, Vlad,' Bathory says.
'I am so glad it worked out. I am so happy to see you alive again,' you say.
'Well, I am happy to be alive. So, it is obvious you have been doing much while I was in that stupid thing. What have I missed?' Bathory says.

>'It's a long story, but it all started when...' Tell her everything in fine detail
>'Oh, this and that. Got kicked out of the tribe, found some gnolls and some elves, destroyed an ancient elven necromancer, you know, the usual.'
>'It does not matter. We have so much to do, so much lost time to catch up.'
>'There are so many people I'd like you to meet. Let's walk and talk.'
>Other (write-in)

>>38380993
>'It's a long story, but it all started when...' Tell her everything in fine detail
>'There are so many people I'd like you to meet. Let's walk and talk.'

>>38380993
>'Oh, this and that. Got kicked out of the tribe, found some gnolls and some elves, destroyed an ancient elven necromancer, you know, the usual.'

>>38380993
And you would've gotten away with it, too! If it weren't for us meddling kids.

>'It's a long story, but it all started when...' Tell her everything in fine detail
>'There are so many people I'd like you to meet. Let's walk and talk.'

>>38380993
>'It's a long story, but it all started when...' Tell her everything in fine detail
>'There are so many people I'd like you to meet. Let's walk and talk.'

'Oh this and that. I got kicked out of the tribe, and then I killed some elves. Then I made friends with them and destroyed an ancient elven necromancer. The usual.'
'Come, Vlad, I am being serious,' Bathory says.
'Oh, very well. It is a long story, but it started right after you died...'

You tell her of all of the misadventures you have had while she was not there to see it. You tell her of the elves, the gnolls, the dwarves and the drow. She seem skeptical about the dragon, but she had heard of the orc threat. She is a great listener, and not just because that was a part of her work back in the tribe. You tell her about Lathrien, Melandie and the old women of the tribe you found in the orc camp.

'You never made many friends easily. I am happy you are doing better now,' Bathory says.
'Who needed friends when I had you,' you say.
'Dolt, everyone needs friends,' Bathory says.

>'Well, let's go see them then.'
>'How was it, what did you do while I was away?'
>'You know I only wanted the best for you.'
>Other (write-in)

>>38381391
>>'Well, let's go see them then.'
>'You know I only wanted the best for you.'

>>38381391
>'You know I only wanted the best for you.'

>>38381391
>'Well, let's go see them then.'
>'You know I only wanted the best for you.'

>>38381391
> 'Well, let's go see them.'
> 'You know I only wanted the best for you.'

So what did we upgrade the end of the last thread?

>>38380402
>>Introduce Bathory to your companions.
>Just talk

>>38381673
Intelligence.

For the end of this thread, I'm thinking we take some kind of balance between a couple crafts, like tailoring and smithing, so that we can make Bathory actual clothes + a pimp sword. (I know we have that short sword of acid, but isn't that Lathrein's sword?)

>>38381783
>wasting points on common skills
that's what the help is for anon.

>>38381783
We got dwarven connections and old ladies for that shit.

Best to specialize a bit so we don't end up a week ass jack of all trades type.

>>38381783
Hell no we didn't give the sword to elf boy.
Didn't we upgrade either shaman or alchemy as well?

>>38381783
We never gave the sword to anyone.

'Well, shall we go meet these friends of mine?' you say.
'Yes, I would love to,' Bathory says.
'Bathory, you know I only wanted to...' you say.
'Oh shut up, Vlad. You've been going on and on about how sorry you are, you fixed it, get over it,' Bathory says.

You walk the ruin, gathering all of your allies, or as Bathory calls them, your friends. Perhaps they might be that. You gather all of them outside, in the most living-looking area of the woods.

'Lathrien, Melandie, ladies, this is Bathory. She is my beloved and the reason I am here,' you say.
'You should not blame me,' Bathory says.
'I am not. I am happy with where I am now. You are back,' you say.
'Wow, you actually did it. I did not think it possible,' Lathrien says.
'Damn, boy. Bringing back the dead,' Ragda says.
'Pah, he's been doing that for months now,' Gerda says.
'I mean properly!' Ragda says.
'It is kind of sweet,' Melandie says, 'Are you normal then? All right in the...' she swirls her finger at her temple.
'I am feeling better than ever. What are you guys up to next?' Bathory says.

>'Yeah, guys, what's next?'
>'There are dwarves and drow in the mountains. I think the dwarves could be valuable allies.'
>'Our old tribe has been taken over by some upstart. We should see how they're doing.'
>'We have iron. We should make weapons and tools. Maybe even armour.'
>'What would you like to do?'

>>38381826
Dwarves don't know much about smithing any more, is the thing. For instance, if we chose to attempt to make something close to the Sword of the Blackguard, they'd be hard-pressed to create it, since it's likely they lack the skills to create one. As I recall, they only know how to work iron currently.

>>38381853
>>'There are dwarves and drow in the mountains. I think the dwarves could be valuable allies.'

>>38381853
>'What would you like to do?'
>'Yeah, guys, what's next?'
I didn't think past this point really.

>>38381853
>There are dwarves and drow in the mountains. I think the dwarves could be valuable allies.'
Also did we upgrade shaman or alchemy or neither the end of last thread?

>>38381853
>>'There are dwarves and drow in the mountains. I think the dwarves could be valuable allies.'
>>'Our old tribe has been taken over by some upstart. We should see how they're doing.'
>>'We have iron. We should make weapons and tools. Maybe even armour.'
>>'What would you like to do?'

Also, we should try making a homunculus for the Orc since he's pretty bro, and maybe a (big) doggie to keep Bathory company.

>>38381853
>dwarves
Bring them the books on smithing. Ask them to refit our army in return

>>38381947
A big doggie with metal teeth.

>>38381982
>A big doggie with metal teeth.
Ah, yes. I agree.

>>38381982
Why not a shark with legs?

>>38382035
Have we ever seen the sea?

>>38382060
It can be a freshwater shark?

'The dwarves are miners, and if we are to craft anything of real significance we are going to need metal. They seemed eager to trade for basic necessities.'
'Back to the mountains already? I don't want to see the fucking drow again.' Lathrien says.
'They died easy enough. I think it's a great idea.' Melandie says.
'Of course you do. I am opposed to it, after all,' Lathrien says.
'Could you speak a bit slower? My elven is not that great yet,' Bathory says. The elves fall silent, embarrassed.
'How about the bound spirits you have. Maybe you could bind some more to animal homunculi. Or even humanoid ones.' Lathrien says.
'Something to consider, certainly.' you say.
'Pah, hasn't even checked in with the humans he rescued.' Gerda says.
'Now, he was good to them, it's good for them to find their own way, I think,' Ragda says.
'So, is it dwarves first then?' Melandie says.

>Yes
>No, something else
>Yes, but not quite yet. Let us take a break for a few days.

>>38382125
How many freshwater sharks do you see in what I assume is an alpine region? How many freshwater sharks would work better than a great big mutant dog with metal teeth anyway?

>>38382206
>No, something else
Check on the humans we rescued.

>>38382206
>Yes, but not quite yet. Let us take a break for a few days.

>>38382206
>Yes

>>38382206
>>Yes, but not quite yet. Let us take a break for a few days.

Work on the homonculi >>38381947 suggested. Also, commune with the fucking dragon. We need to find its hoard.

>>38382206
>>Yes, but not quite yet. Let us take a break for a few days.

>>38382206
>Yes, but not quite yet. Let us take a break for a few days.
gotta test out bathorys new body
make sure she has the full range of sensations and all that

>>38382206
>Yes, but not quite yet. Let us take a break for a few days.
Maybe give orc dude a body. Not like he is much use as he is. What ever we do though we should give the bae a few lessons on swording with the dragon sword. After we talk to it of course.

Can we trust the Orc shaman with a body?
He seemed happy enough about not being ripped to shreds by demons, but he might not be happy about his brethren.

>>38382206
Can we start giving our skeletons and other raised bodies upgrades with alchemy?

I'd be grate if we could get them to stop rotting.

>>38382350
He didn't seem that bothered. Hes still bound to us anyway.

>>38382357
Eh, stopping the rot doesn't really help that much. Using alchemy material for the sake of a bit of ablative armour seems a waste.

'Yes, I think it is for the best. Not quite yet, however. We are in no hurry, now that Bathory has a body. We can take a few days off,' you say.
'That seems like a good idea,' Lathrien says.
'You still have lessons. I expect you to practice either Shamanism or Necromancy at least once a day.' you say.
'Yes, Vlad Tepish.' Lathrien says, dejected.
'Bathory, I did promise to teach you some sword fighting. Now I am no expert, but I do have a decent sword you could use, we can do that sometime soon. Maybe I can create a bodyguard for you. I was thinking a dog,' you say. You were also thinking of a large fish with legs for some reason, but that is just too silly.
'That might be nice. Let us do the lessons first though,'
'We start with sticks, no need to put ourselves in danger,' you say.

Roll 1d20+1

>>38382350
Bound spirits literally cannot disobey you. He will still be bound. We go over this literally every thread.

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>38382441

Rolled 10 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>38382441
>>38382441

Rolled 3 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>38382441

>>38382441
>You were also thinking of a large fish with legs for some reason, but that is just too silly.

Awww Yiss. Based QM is Based.

16! Mostly just fishing for crits so you could get sword skill.

Your practice goes well, you spend hours fighting each other with swords. While Bathory's enhanced body is quick to react, you have accrued some experience in real fighting and can match her easily.

At first it is easy to fight her, but she learns quickly and by nightfall she has the basics down.

>Create homunculus for one of your bound spirits
>Commune with the dragon spirit before you give the acid sword to Bathory
>Just give the sword to her. The dragon was a bit of an idiot, you don't much care for what it has to say.
>Other

Brb, getting drinks.

>>38382611
>>Create homunculus for one of your bound spirits
>>Commune with the dragon spirit before you give the acid sword to Bathory

I think Lathrein and the Elf bitch would appreciate it if we gave the Scout a proper body. We could probably give one to the Orc demonologist as well, but have it not age.

>>38382611
>>Create homunculus for one of your bound spirits

>>38382611
>>Create homunculus for one of your bound spirits

>>38382611
>Commune with the dragon spirit before you give the acid sword to Bathory

>Hey, don't be a dick. If you do I'll makes your bones into tools of pleasure for a bunch of elves.

>>38382611
>>Create homunculus for one of your bound spirits
>>Commune with the dragon spirit before you give the acid sword to Bathory

>>38382611
>Create homunculus for one of your bound spirits
I guess we can talk to the dragon in the morning.

You decide to create a homunculus for the spirit of the orc demonologist. You are not going to use his magic, and he is vicious enough and a fighter, and so you feel he would be the ideal expendable protector for Bathory.

You were thinking of making a large dog, with as many enhancements as you could possibly fit in it.

Roll 1d20+7 DC 18 for basic dog success, DC 22 for all enhancements (tougher, stronger, faster, iron teeth, armoured skin etc.), anything in between is some enhancement.

Rolled 14 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>38382821
Roll.

Rolled 10 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>38382821

>>38382821

Rolled 13 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>38382821

21! Blackjack! Not full success though.

That thing is just a little bit terrifying when you are done with it. The iron teeth are sharpened to a fine point and horrid weapons. The muscles are bulging to a ridiculous proportion. Its skin is very tough, almost armoured.

All these enhancements have, however made it impossible to give the creature any real speed. It is just a little slower than an average dog, but it is not as fast as you could have made it.

You easily transfer the spirit to your newest creation. It growls and barks in pleasure and rage. He tries to laugh, but it comes out even more disturbing than his laughter on the battlefield. The dog's vocal chords are not made for humanoid speech in the first place, the modifications you made to its jaw make it completely impossible.

>'Protect Bathory with your life against anyone that would physically hurt her.'
>'Sit. I will order what you are to do. Follow.'
>'Go to Bathory. Follow her every order.

>>38383024
>'Sit. I will order what you are to do. Follow.'

>>38383024
>'Protect Bathory with your life against anyone that would physically or magically hurt her.'

>>38383024
>Go to Bathory. Follow her every order.
Fuck we should have made it able to talk.

>>38383024
>'Protect Bathory with your life against anyone that would physically hurt her.'

>>38383024
>>'Protect Bathory with your life against anyone that would physically hurt her.'
>'Go to Bathory. Follow her every order.

>>38383024
>>'Protect Bathory with your life against anyone that would physically hurt her.'

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'This is Bathory.' you send a mental image directly to the spirit, 'Protect her with your life against anything that would hurt her. Follow her every order.'

He barks in response. He does not even try to communicate mentally, but he cannot hide the joy he has in his new form.

>It has been a long day. Sleep now.
>You have time to talk to the dragon. Might as well get it over with.
>Follow the dog to Bathory. You said you might send something her way, but you should explain what it is and what it does.
>Other

I have a cold. This drink must be good for me. It has a lemon in it.

>>38383095
man I agree.
Next thing we make, it should be a priority to make sure its vocal cords make it as close to human as possible. with out sacrificing anything important.
We should also have Mel teaching Bathory elven from now on.

>>38383242
>>You have time to talk to the dragon. Might as well get it over with.

>>38383275
You could just put a little human mouth inside the animal mouth.

>>38383242
>You have time to talk to the dragon. Might as well get it over with.

>>38383242
>>You have time to talk to the dragon. Might as well get it over with.

>>38383242
>You have time to talk to the dragon. Might as well get it over with.

>>38383242
>You have time to talk to the dragon. Might as well get it over with.

It is simple enough. The dog will guard Bathory and you have told her that much already. Your priority for now is to talk to the dragon spirit. If Bathory is going to use that sword, you may as well see what you can learn from it, before you pass it on to her.

You pick up the tooth. It is large, but never as large as you remember. It works as a good shortsword, ideally balanced for your beloved.

>Ask it about its magic.
>Ask it about its life.
>Ask it about its treasure.
>Ask it about something else

>>38383493
>Ask it about its magic.

Knowledge is power.

>>38383242
Man, that's an unfortunate first line/picture combination. In case it's not obvious, that is the closest picture I could find to what the dog would look like.

>>38383493
>Ask it about its life.
start with this, it would appeal to its pride

>>38383493
Can we carve you into a different shape?

>>38383493
>>Ask it about its magic.
>>Ask it about its life.
>>Ask it about its treasure.

>>38383493
>Ask it about its magic.
>Ask it about its life.

>>38383493
>>Ask it about its magic.
>>Ask it about its life.
>>Ask it about its treasure.

'Speak, dragon!' you say.
'Foolish mortal! I will break this spell and I will...'
'Silence!'

It stops talking.

'Now, first, what are you, where did you come from?'
'I am Barovax, and I come from the deepest forest, the blackest cave.' it says.
'Could you be more specific?' you say.
'No, I do not know exactly,' it says.
'I see. Well, what of your magic?' you say.
'It is dragon magic, I doubt you could learn it,' it says.

>'I shall try nonetheless.'
>'Very well, tell me more of your life. Why were those orcs hunting you. What did you do before the battle?'
>'I see. Explain it to me anyways, I will be the judge of whether to learn it or not.'
>Other

>>38383799
>'Very well, tell me more of your life. Why were those orcs hunting you. What did you do before the battle?'

>>38383799
>'I shall try nonetheless.'

>>38383799
>I shall try nonetheless

>>38383799
>'I see. Explain it to me anyways, I will be the judge of whether to learn it or not.'

>>38383799
>'I shall try nonetheless.'

>>38383799
>I shall try nonetheless.'
Bitch I bring people back from the dead.

>>38383799
>'I see. Explain it to me anyways, I will be the judge of whether to learn it or not.'

Fuckin' Dragons, how do they work!?

>>38383799
>>'I see. Explain it to me anyways, I will be the judge of whether to learn it or not.'
Getting the explanation would be wise.

>>38383799
>>'I shall try nonetheless.'

'Bitch, I bring people back to life. I control the fabric between this world and next. I will decide if I can learn your magic or not,' you say.
'The insolence the arr....' it chokes 'Yes, Vlad Tepish. You being mortal, first you will probably want to learn to protect your throat from the acid,' it say.

>Try to learn the basics of draconic magic
>Ask it more questions

>>38383977
>Try to learn the basics of draconic magic

>>38383977
>Ask it more questions
If we wanted more magic we'd get it from orc shaman. Where's the treasure at?

>>38383977
>>Try to learn the basics of draconic magic

>>38383977
>Try to learn the basics of draconic magic

>>38384026
Demonology as a viable magic? Yeah, cause that never backfires. I also think that being immortal doesn't mean they can't drag us down to whatever planes they hail from, nor does it protect our soul. But again, as we don't have full disclosure on the setting they might just be giving people hand-outs and killing them in a mundane fashion to take their souls.

>>38383977
>>Try to learn the basics of draconic magic

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>>38383977

>>38383977
>Try to learn the basics of draconic magic
Couldnt be harder than fucking pyromancy.

>>38384088
>. I also think that being immortal doesn't mean they can't drag us down to whatever planes they hail from, nor does it protect our soul
Orc shaman confirmed to us that this wasn't true, and he can't lie.

Roll 1d20+3 DC 20 for draconic magic 0, DC 23 for draconic magic I

>>38384150
Orc shaman also seemed pretty fucking happy he got stuffed in a skull so its probably not worth it yet.

Rolled 13 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38384205

Rolled 20 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38384205

Rolled 7 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38384205

BY THE POWER OF SANTA

>>38384150
The truth is subjective, who knows if his truth is fact.

I'm just being salty, I forgot about that, cheers.

>>38384223
shit son good job

>>38384223
We dragon nao.

>>38384223
The magic of dragons is easier to learn than the magic of gnolls.

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>>38384223

Nat 20! Critical success! Also, if there was any way to hack the /tg/ diceroller, I would start suspecting Sargeras right about now.

You have learned draconic magic I!

You have learned Protection from [element]

The element chosen will be the base element for all of your draconic school magic.

>Fire
>Ice
>Acid
>Other (within reason)

bruh no okay what if we become this like draconic lich asshole

>>38384337
>Acid

>>38384337
>Ice
It synergizes with undead.

>>38384337
Is lightning within reason?
if not, ice.

>>38384337
>Acid
For dat alchemy synergy.

>>38384337
So we aren't learning Black Dragon magic specifically? So we -don't- need acid resistance for our throat?

>>38384337
>Acid

>>38384337
Axid

>>38384413
it would probably be a bit easier to learn from if it was the same element as his.

>>38384337
>>Other (within reason)
Bruh what if we learned like smoke or some shit? We have plenty of offensive capability as it is, and being able to exhale smoke whenever you please would be baller in a fight.

If not,

> Acid.

>>38384448
We don't really learn our schools of magic from other caster beyond the first level, though, like with Illusion.

>>38384470
Maybe he has some creative acid tips? I just think it could work well with our alchemy.

>>38384413
Basically you figured it out and extrapolated better than it could teach you with nat 20. Nonetheless.

>Acid.

You have learned Protection From Acid. If you cast the spell in time you take significantly reduced damage from any acid attacks you might take.

Note: draconic magic will have very few, if any combos up until the very highest tiers of it and another school. It will also not be ridiculously powerful. But the upper-tier combos will be devastating. It is very much a school where lower tiers are an investment more than a power boost.

>Sleep
>Sleep
>Sleep, you're dead tired.

>>38384527
>>Sleep
>>Sleep
>>Sleep, you're dead tired.

>>38384527
>Sleep

>>38384527
>Sleep
>Sleep
>Sleep, you're dead tired.

>>38384337
Fire

>>38384527
can we learn fire and ice later?

>>38384612
This
>>38384527
So what does low level draconic magic do for us? or do we have to wait till the pastebin to find out?

>>38384762
So far it protects us from acid. Ooh it would make alchemy safer.

What time is it? You look outside and you see that the dawn is coming. You have taken way too much time in learning dragon magic thing. Your brain demands sleep and you just about stop yourself from falling asleep where you stand.

You sleep with no dreams.

You awake when the sun is high in the sky next day, to Bathory's voice.

'Wake up, Vlad. I have cooked breakfast,' Bathory says.

You had forgotten what it was like.

'Thank you, love,' you say.
'Easy, Vlad. You send that ugly mutt to me, and it just sits there and drools. At least it does what I tell it to,' Bathory says.
'Of course it does. I commanded it to,' you say.
'Still, it's only a dog,' Bathory says.
'No, I bound a spirit to it,' you say.
'You did what? That's mean, Vlad,' Bathory says.
'He has it coming, believe me, Bathory,' you say.
'Deserve THAT?' Bathory says.
'Yes. He was an orc, demonologist too. Giddy at the idea of making slaves of our tribe. If it helps, he is happy with his state of being now,' you say.
'I am not so sure anymore. But I suppose if it protects me that is fine,' Bathory says.
'Look, maybe we can do something nice together,' you say.
'I don't know, this forest looks pretty dead, the ruin is not welcoming either,' Bathory says.
'We could go outside of the dead land. There are some wonderful sights around, if you look,' you say.
'Yes yes, but you have work to do, right?' Bathory says.

>Well, yes you do. You can spend some time with her later.
>Nonsense. You just got her back, you can spend some time with her.

>>38384762
Protection from elements is a good example. It will be useful, situational and utility. Sometimes it may be downright nigh-useless, sometimes it's something that could save your ass in a certain situation, but won't be much use outside of it. I do not make it a habit to give away too much about schools of magic until you learn the appropriate rank, so I shall leave it at that.

>>38384868
>Nonsense. You just got her back, you can spend some time with her.
She comes first, always.

>>38384868
Nonsense. You just got her back, you can spend some time with her.
Let's take her for a ride on our elk mount

>>38384868
Could we take her on the expedition to the mountain?

>>38384868
>Nonsense. You just got her back, you can spend some time with her.

>>38384868
>Nonsense. You just got her back, you can spend some time with her.

And here I was hoping to get you to blurt out that we could eventually get dragon-shape, tsk. That's cool though, other black dragons will be confused when they try to melt us and we just shank them, utility is always awesome.

>>38384868
>Nonsense. You just got her back, you can spend some time with her.

>>38384868

>>38384988
Dragon shape is.... a DISTANT possibility. You would have to pick up another school and get BOTH high. Thing with dragons is, they live a long time and most know their magic at a high level before they even start burninating villages, so their magic is pretty basic at low levels.

'Nonsense. I always have time for you,' you say.
'Liar,' Bathory says.
'No, Let's go, right now. There is this beautiful glade, and many places to see from there, try riding my elk,' you say.
'Vlad!' Bathory says.
'The beast I've bound to my will, we can cover many days of walking in a single day,' you say.
'Well, what are you waiting for, let's get going,' Bathory says.

You take her to the glade, and she is appropriately unimpressed, or at least acts like it.

'That's nice, Vlad,' Bathory says.

>Take her to the elven camp.
>Take her to the gnoll camp (at least 1 night riding)
>Take her closer to the mountains
>Take her to the cave you first fled to with all the humans.
>Take her some other nice place

>>38385162
>>Take her closer to the mountains

>>38385162
>Take her to the elven camp.

>>38384868

>>38385162
>Take her to the elven camp.

>>38385162

>Take her to the elven camp.

>>38385162
>>Take her to the elven camp.

>>38385162
>Take her closer to the mountains
Why are people voting to take her to the elf camp when the hostile tribe is still there?

>>38385162
... Draco-pire confirmed.

>Take her to the cave you first fled to with all the humans.

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>>38385162

'We should go see the elves,' you say.
'You mean you know where they are?' Bathory says.
'Yes, they've not moved much in a while. Some of them don't much like me, but the tribe is an interesting place,' you say.
'Oh, Vlad, please let us go there,' Bathory says.

How could you refuse. You ride towards the elven camp, it is less than an hours ride. Bathory is warm, behind you. Still, it feels like the distance between you is significant. Nonetheless, you talk about weather, the sights you pass by and days gone by. It is not an awkward ride, nor a hostile one. You approach the elven camp early in the afternoon.

>Dismount and approach on foot. No need to remind of your necromancy
>Ride into the town on you mount
>Call out for the elder
>Sneak and look at the elves from afar.

>>38385361
ELDER

>>38385361
>Call out for the elder

>>38385361
>Sneak and look at the elves from afar.
see if they are readying to attack us.

>>38385361
>Call out for the elder

>>38385361
>call out for the elder

>>38385361

>Dismount and approach on foot. No need to remind of your necromancy

>>38385361
>>Dismount and approach on foot. No need to remind of your necromancy

>>38385361
>>Dismount and approach on foot. No need to remind of your necromancy
We ain't here to take more your crew...yet

>>38385361
>Dismount and approach on foot. No need to remind of your necromancy

No! What have I missed? The only Tribal Necromancer quest in two weeks! At least I hope that reading the thread I will see good news and opportunities used

'Elder!' you shout.
'You know their elder?' Bathory says.
'Shh,' you say.

It takes a few minutes, but the elder does approach you in a while. He looks older than before, apparently roused from his late lie-in.

'Welcome, Vlad Tepish! And who is this wonderful woman you have with you?' the Elder says.
'This is Bathory, she is a better diplomat than I, so I shall let her speak,' you say.
'Damn right. Greetings to you, elder. I have always wanted to meet one of the elder race. I apologize for my inferior Elven,' Bathory says.
'Vlad Tepish has been a friend of elves. If only the others saw it that way, we could have peace,' the elder says.
'You mean to say there are dangers of hostility?' Bathory says.
'Indeed, indeed, my wise child,' the elder says.
'Let me speak to your people. I have always been better at words than Vlad,' Bathory says.
'I have learned much, Bathory,' you say.
'Oh shush, I've had a lifetime to practice this,' Bathory says.

>Standing in front of a hurricane would be safer. Let her do her thing.
>The elves are a hard audience. Give her advice, but let her go.
>'Let us see what they are up to, before we start talking.'
>'No way. Diplomacy with elves leads to nothing good. The elder is the only one who will listen to reason. Let him handle it.'
>Other.

>>38385617
Sorry, I skipped a week, a week ago. I've been dealing with bullshit health issues and bullshit Master's degree. Everything's on suptg, if you'd like to catch up.

I should be posting at LEAST weekly from now on.

>>38385622
>The elves are a hard audience. Give her advice, but let her go.
Elder if she comes to harm I will fall upon this places like the dragon I slew. This is not a threat but a warning.

>>38385622
Give her advice, but let her go.
>'Let us see what they are up to, before we start talking

>>38385622
>The elves are a hard audience. Give her advice, but let her go.

>>38385622
>give her advice
Talk to the elder with her standing there and get a feel for who the key players are and their opinions. So she is not going in blind

>>38385622
(>Standing in front of a hurricane would be safer. Let her do her thing.)

Is this some kind of wording error?

Anyway.
>The elves are a hard audience. Give her advice, but let her go.

Hopefully, if things do go pear shaped, she is sturdy enough to survive.

>>38385622
>The elves are a hard audience. Give her advice, but let her go.

>>38385702
He means that we'd fuck it up if we tried to diplomance, so let her do it.

>>38385772
Ahh. I thought it was saying that she wasn't safe, but that we should send her out.

>>38385622
>>Standing in front of a hurricane would be safer. Let her do her thing.

'The elves can be very conservative. And they don't much like me. Be cautious,' you say.
'I know. I would love to try,' Bathory says.
'Of course. Would you like to go alone?' you say.

She holds out a hand. You hold it and both of you walk into the elven encampment. The elves recognize you and there are some angry looks towards you.

'Greetings, friends!' Bathory says. She sounds like light.

The staring does not cease. There is a moment of silence where you are ready to attack at a moment's notice.

'Greetings, traveler,' says one elf, you suspect a bit older than average. Not that you can tell for certain with the elves.

'It is a pleasure to visit your camp. The wonders of the ancients are well known to all who travel this land,' Bathory says.
'Better known to some than to others,' an elf says derisively.
'Indeed, we have had the pleasure of staying in one of your ruins. I have been assured that you would not find much gain there,' Bathory says.
'Maybe we wouldn't. So, what brings you here?' the first elf says.
'I have been unable to travel for some time, before Vlad cured me. Now that I can, I wanted to meet his friends,' Bathory says.

From someone else it might have sounded naive, or forced. Bathory makes it sound true.

'Of course. Please, sit down. Let us have some wine,' the elf says.

You are made comfortable near a fire. You have not been this relaxed in the elven camp, well, ever.

>Eat, drink, be merry.
>Eat, drink a bit, stay cautious.
>Eat enough to not be impolite. Make your excuses and leave.
>Other

>>38386062
>>Eat, drink, be merry.

>>38386062
>Eat, drink a bit, stay cautious.

>>38386062
EAT EVERYTHING

>>38386062
>>Eat, drink a bit, stay cautious
Fake being merry.

>>38386062
>>Eat, drink a bit, stay cautious.

>>38386062
Get drinks.

>>38386062

>Eat, drink, be merry.

>>38385652
It's okay man I see the quest is going well, and I am not too late for the party

You decide to follow Bathory's lead, until you realize she is simply doing her best to enjoy herself. She eats elven food, drinks elven wine and is having conversations in her somewhat broken elven happily with the rest of the tribe.

For a while you keep up, but when the elven wine starts clouding your mind...

Roll stamina 1d20+2 DC 16. You may or may not want to fail this.

>>38386062
>Eat, drink a bit, stay cautious.
Let's not embarrass ourselves, an let's not distance ourselves from the conversation, but let Bathory do the talking

>>38386062
>Eat, drink, be merry.

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>38386233
Keep on our toes!
It is merely elven wine

Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>38386233

Rolled 7 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>38386233

>>38386233

Rolled 8 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>38386233
Critfail HO!

>>38386277
bless you anon

>>38386277
Were going to have enough energy to make an ass out of ourselves.
Hopfully a funny ass and not a hostile ass.

19. Pass.

You stay sober enough. The day is pleasant and Bathory has perhaps a little bit too much to drink. There is talk and laughter, and lovely food. You do your best to enjoy it, but you cannot seem to quite let go and enjoy it fully, the previous encounters with elves have soured you to their hospitality too much.

Nonetheless, you feel you have made serious advancement in your relations with the elves. Once you move off their land it is clear that Bathory was not as drunk as she appeared to be either.

'All strength all the time will only make people afraid,' Bathory says.
'If you say so,' you say.
'It is true. Although, I have had entirely too much wine, so I cannot exactly be held responsible,' Bathory says.
'That was impressive. Maybe they would not have shot me if you had been with me when we first met,' you say.
'Back then, I would have scratched your eyes out,' Bathory says. She laughs.
'Do you want to go back home then?' you say.
'Home. Strange that the ruin has become that for you. But yes. Take me home, Vlad,' Bathory says.

You come back to the ruin and Bathory goes off to sleep off the wine. Your head is clear enough yet. You could do some work.

>Go to the library, research some metallurgy, smithing, stuff like that.
>Research something else
>Create another homonculus
>Sleep
>Other

>>38386465
Search around the elven camp for potential homunculi target.

>>38386465
>>Create another homonculus
Humanoid
focus on a magical being.
crazy amounts of dragon blood!

>>38386465
>Go to the library, research some metallurgy, smithing, stuff like that.

>>38386465
>Research something else
Tailoring? It was mentioned we lack the skills to create textiles. Perhaps Basket waving could be a gateway to knitting.
Heh, a knitting Necromancer

>>38386520
this has my vote

>>38386465
>>Go to the library, research some metallurgy, smithing, stuff like that.

>>38386465
>Go to the library, research some metallurgy, smithing, stuff like that.

>>38386465
>take a book and read while wandering the ruins. See if there are any other interesting rooms

>>38386465
>Other

Talk to pyro gnoll spirit see if we can learn its magic again.

>>38386465
>Research something else
Try that pyromancy one more time.

You have come into the possession of some iron. you think it would be a good idea to learn how to smelt it into useful weapons and armour. You head to the library and start reading.

Roll 1d20+3 DC 17 research.

Rolled 11 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386657
BY THE POWER OF JESUS

Rolled 11 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386657

Rolled 6 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386657

Rolled 10 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386657

>>38386677
Jesus come on man you can do better than that.

>>38386677
>>38386704
We should have asked Hephaestus, Jesus doesn't know jack about metals, he was a carpenter damnit!

That is complicated. You understand the principles behind metallurgy, but you do not think you have the sort of furnaces that could let you smelt steel, or truly high-tier iron. You understand the very basics, but you feel that the dwarves in the mountains could do a better job at ironcraft than you could.

It is late, these have been some event-packed days. You have Bathory back. It still does not seem entirely real. But you did it, you brought her back, truly and in a form pleasing to her.

>Sleep
>Wander the ruins
>Research more, until you fall asleep among the stacks
>Other

>>38386783
>>Research more, until you fall asleep among the stacks

>>38386783
>Research more, until you fall asleep among the stacks

Go big or go home.

>>38386783
>Research more, until you fall asleep among the stacks
only if we can attempt another gain

>>38386783
>Research more, until you fall asleep among the stacks
Pyromancy lets go.

You read. And read. And read. You read until the letters start moving. You see the letters turn into tiny dwarves, giving you advice on metallurgy. 'You have to have a red-haired boy to piss on the red-hot iron.' they say. 'You have to quench it in bloooood,' they say.

You find yourself fairly certain you have fallen asleep. Nonetheless, you might as well try to learn something from this.

Roll 1d20+3 DC 20.

Rolled 7 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386903

>>38386903

Rolled 11 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386903
ROOOOOOOOOLLL.

Rolled 18 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>38386903
BY THE POWER OF BUDHA

>>38386941
BY THE POWER OF BUDHA

BLACKJACK.

>>38386941
ALL HAIL BUDHA!

>>38386941
Fuck yeah. Your my boy budha.

>>38386941
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa!!

>>38386903
We gently caress you, the Earth, our planet and our home.

21! Blackjack!

What? That actually made sense. The heat is important, yes, but so is the actual type of coal. You hope you remember some of this in the morning. There is a lot of shouting about praying to the mountain father. A lot of implications that your beard is inferior. But there is also a lot of legitimate smithing advice.

>You have gained Blacksmithing 0 and can now advance it with exp up to 3 at the cost of 1 exp per rank.

You wake up surrounded by books. It is very early this time around, and you find a somewhat hungover Bathory wandering around the ruins some time after you awake.

>Wat do?

>>38386941
Welp, I guess I have to sequester myself with monks for a few decades now.

>>38387083
make sweet, sweet love to bathory.

we did give her a vagina and breasts, right? what about that ass?

>>38387083
>Prepare for mountain expedition.

>>38387083
>whip up a alchemical hangover cure.
Try to get some alchemy training in

>>38387083
Whip up a hangover cure, Chat with Bathory.

>>38387083
seconding >>38387116

>>38387083
Smelt a small statue of a jolly fat man out of gold to try out what you learned.

>>38387083
Create a new homonculus Humanoid.
need more useful men under our control.
He'll so long as they are under our complete control placing the dragon in the humanoid body would be fine. Even giving the body mostly dragon blood.

>>38387141

>>38387116
>>38387137
Not gotten back to that level of relationship yet anons.

>>38387134
Second

>>38387134
I vote this baby

>>38387202
We cant stick the dragon in the body. He needs to be bathory's sweet sword. Dont we have a dark elf floating around?

>>38387202
Let's do this throw in the dragon and we have a fucking dragon under our command that can attack and shit Fucking sick

Well, Bathory is clearly not feeling great and you do need the alchemy training. You whip up a simple cure, it should work well for a hangover. You are done in less than fifteen minutes.

You walk up to Bathory, and she doesn't look too pleased to see light reflecting off anything.

'Here, drink this,' you say.
She does.
'That's disgusting, Vlad, why would you... Oh. Well, that works. Thank you. What a night,' Bathory says.
'You are welcome, as always. So would you like to...' you wink and wiggle your eyebrows suggestively.
'Vlad!' She says. She slaps you lightly, but then gives you a peck on the cheek 'You may still have a chance. Some day.'

And with that concludes Feral Necromancer Quest XI.

You fucking brought Bathory back to life. 3 exp, making it 5 exp total saved up, what'd you expect. Once more, you can raise just about anything. Illusion and Draconic magic cost 2 points each to raise, Shamanism and Necromancy 3 points each. Intelligence is 4 points to raise, look at pastebin for other stats.

http://pastebin.com/vBRyBWfK Levelling up rules, mechanics and character sheet.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=feral+necromancer Look at me, I'm a vote whore.

@DeadQM for twitter announcements of future games.

As always, Saturday game is 90% certain, Sunday or weekday games announced on Twitter.

Will be staying around for 10-20 minutes for leveling and Q&A

>>38387367
Any forbodeing warnings you can give us? Anything we can look forward to?

>>38387367
Illusion and Shamanism please.

>>38387367
Draconic shamanism

>>38387367
I'm going to vote for Shamanism for Budha. Also draconic.

>>38387367
Draconic and Blacksmithing (to Draconic II and Blacksmithing III)

>>38387411
Things have been going a bit too smoothly. You have met a being claiming to be a god. The drow you faced were a bit suspiciously weak. You have been advancing rather rapidly, haven't you?

>>38387467
All thanks to the blessings of Budha. He doesn't even care that I spell his name wrong.

>>38387367
Necromancy and Illusion

>>38387467
Oh shit, impending doom is confirmed

>>38387447
I cast my vote on this. We need Blacksmithing to trade with the dwarfs and upgrade our minions. Also I'd like to see what potential Draconic magic has

>>38387510
That's Budha for you, he is a pretty chill guy

Current winners are

Draconic Magic
Shamanism

I will be checking in once more tonight to see if that changes, if so, I will check in tomorrow, if not new spells incoming.

>>38387586
Thanks for running QM, it' good to have ya back

>>38387586
As always thanks for an awesome story.

Also those seem good.

Going with

You have increased Shamanism to IV!

You have learned to use Totems!

Totems are magical conduits that can be used to channel any of your evocations (short cast time spells) automatically. These include reanimate dead, drain life, plague, curse, and others. While specific uses are varied, and the spell might not work exactly the same as it would when you cast it, the general rule is that the spell loses some of its immediate power in exchange for being permanent (unless the totem is destroyed) and covering and area of 100m diameter circle around the totem. So, for example, any dead bodies near a totem of reanimate dead would come to life in a few hours, a totem of drain life would slowly drain energy from nearby living creatures, transferring it to you, and so forth. In addition to totems of your existing spells you also gain

Totem of Alarm: this totem creates a high pitched, loud noise, whenever an intelligent creature enters its area of effect.

Furthermore, as you have reached Shamanism IV, all animal undead cost 1/4 of their cost to maintain. It is now a reasonable strategy to replace a significant portion of your minions with animals, what they lack in intelligence and weaponry, they make up in ferocity and quantity.

You gain Draconic Magic II!

You learn Fear! As a magical attack, you can cause terror in a single enemy. The effects might vary depending on the character of the target and the degree of success, but on a great success the enemy will most likely attempt to flee from you.

>>38387878
Can we make fear totems?

>>38387920
Yes. Totems are one of the few exceptions to the general 'no low level draconic magic combos' rule. Again, the effect would be reduced to causing some discomfort and enhancing existing fears, rather than causing the same terror that you might cause by directly attacking someone with a Fear spell.

>>38387920
Also would a fear totem in our creepy ass dead forest work better than in a non-terrifying setting?

>>38387983
Could help keep people off our lawn. Especially as our lawn is pretty aggressive.
If we learnt pyromancy would a pyromancy totem just set a 100m patch on fire?

>>38388023
It would certainly stack to some extent. However, anyone brave enough to enter your magical forest uninvited is unlikely to be held off by the little extra fear given off by the totem. It would still be useful in keeping your enemies off-guard, of course.

>>38388055
Yes, but the effect would be more along the lines of intense heat and smoldering grass, rather than an inferno of flame. It would certainly make passing through it very uncomfortable and likely damaging, but not impossible.

That is pretty much the answer to all non-ritual spells. Yes, you can do it, no the effects are not going to be as spectacular as they would be if you cast the spell directly.

>>38388132
Do totems need to be out in the open to be effective? i.e needs to be within sight range to work, or can we bury the things 5 feet deep so nobody could find it without complex triangulation?

>>38388132
Could we stack totems to get a dual effect? Say a life drain totem with a fear totem one on the other cause the target to loose life and at the same time be afraid?