She looks up, startled. "Oh um.. hello. Who are you?"
“Graxc.” “Oona. Do you know if there are any books here on curses?” “Or prophecies.” “Yeah. Or prophecies.” “Or torture techniques?” “YOU… fine, what about exterminating demons?”
*Under truesight, Zystra looks to be a planetar.*
"I'll see what I can find about curses.. May I ask what happened to you..?"
“Yes, fellow celestial. I attempted to destroy his evil-“ “On holy fey ground.” “And was-“ “Cursed by holy fey. Sucks to suck.” “You were cursed to!” “Your fault.”
"Quick bickering. If you work together, you'll have a better chance of undoing the curse."
“I’m aware. I don’t wish to cause strife-“ “Causing strife is the whole point of my existence, though I can do it better without being cursed.” “-but as you can see, it’s difficult. There’s only one way to undo the curse that we know of, and it could involve working together but…” “It sucks.” “So we’re trying to find alternatives.”
"What is the way to undo it that you know of already?"
“ ‘Only once you truly agree, may you be one in unity, but only once you’ve become what you hate, then you may finally separate.’ Classic fey.” “I thought we agreed not to mention it. Especially not to angels.”
"And what do you think that means?"
“I’m not totally sure… It seems mostly straightforward, but the first part doesn’t end the curse, and I’m not sure if I want to agree if a demon.” “And the second part sucks. So we decided to avoid it.” They seem a bit nervous. “What are you reading?”
"Nothing important. But it seems illogical to disagree on something that could save both of your lives."
“Save our lives?”
"Being stuck together would most likely lead to your death at somepoint. Or you could consider it torture. It'd be much better to agree and move on."
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"... Alright... Send willing candidates my way, and I can tell the ritual...."
*Atemos: (Summons a bunch of hyenas that are bribed with coffee). Please don't take this seriously, I'm trying to make this a joke.*
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The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bardof the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules.Sig.Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
She looks up, startled. "Oh um.. hello. Who are you?"
“Graxc.” “Oona. Do you know if there are any books here on curses?” “Or prophecies.” “Yeah. Or prophecies.” “Or torture techniques?” “YOU… fine, what about exterminating demons?”
*Under truesight, Zystra looks to be a planetar.*
"I'll see what I can find about curses.. May I ask what happened to you..?"
“Yes, fellow celestial. I attempted to destroy his evil-“ “On holy fey ground.” “And was-“ “Cursed by holy fey. Sucks to suck.” “You were cursed to!” “Your fault.”
"Quick bickering. If you work together, you'll have a better chance of undoing the curse."
“I’m aware. I don’t wish to cause strife-“ “Causing strife is the whole point of my existence, though I can do it better without being cursed.” “-but as you can see, it’s difficult. There’s only one way to undo the curse that we know of, and it could involve working together but…” “It sucks.” “So we’re trying to find alternatives.”
"What is the way to undo it that you know of already?"
“ ‘Only once you truly agree, may you be one in unity, but only once you’ve become what you hate, then you may finally separate.’ Classic fey.” “I thought we agreed not to mention it. Especially not to angels.”
"And what do you think that means?"
“I’m not totally sure… It seems mostly straightforward, but the first part doesn’t end the curse, and I’m not sure if I want to agree if a demon.” “And the second part sucks. So we decided to avoid it.” They seem a bit nervous. “What are you reading?”
"Nothing important. But it seems illogical to disagree on something that could save both of your lives."
“Save our lives?”
"Being stuck together would most likely lead to your death at somepoint. Or you could consider it torture. It'd be much better to agree and move on."
“True. It’s definitely torture. And we would probably die if we stayed out of this place too long, but becoming what I hate? Falling would be worse than death.”
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RIP Tavern.
All hail King Jovan Fluffycloud Prince
Teleporting elf monk supremacy!, but druids are better
[Cactus] Waffles!
”I don’t have any good quotes to put in my sig.” -Me
She looks up, startled. "Oh um.. hello. Who are you?"
“Graxc.” “Oona. Do you know if there are any books here on curses?” “Or prophecies.” “Yeah. Or prophecies.” “Or torture techniques?” “YOU… fine, what about exterminating demons?”
*Under truesight, Zystra looks to be a planetar.*
"I'll see what I can find about curses.. May I ask what happened to you..?"
“Yes, fellow celestial. I attempted to destroy his evil-“ “On holy fey ground.” “And was-“ “Cursed by holy fey. Sucks to suck.” “You were cursed to!” “Your fault.”
"Quick bickering. If you work together, you'll have a better chance of undoing the curse."
“I’m aware. I don’t wish to cause strife-“ “Causing strife is the whole point of my existence, though I can do it better without being cursed.” “-but as you can see, it’s difficult. There’s only one way to undo the curse that we know of, and it could involve working together but…” “It sucks.” “So we’re trying to find alternatives.”
"What is the way to undo it that you know of already?"
“ ‘Only once you truly agree, may you be one in unity, but only once you’ve become what you hate, then you may finally separate.’ Classic fey.” “I thought we agreed not to mention it. Especially not to angels.”
"And what do you think that means?"
“I’m not totally sure… It seems mostly straightforward, but the first part doesn’t end the curse, and I’m not sure if I want to agree if a demon.” “And the second part sucks. So we decided to avoid it.” They seem a bit nervous. “What are you reading?”
"Nothing important. But it seems illogical to disagree on something that could save both of your lives."
“Save our lives?”
"Being stuck together would most likely lead to your death at somepoint. Or you could consider it torture. It'd be much better to agree and move on."
“True. It’s definitely torture. And we would probably die if we stayed out of this place too long, but becoming what I hate? Falling would be worse than death.”
*She says to someone who fell TWICE*
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She looks up, startled. "Oh um.. hello. Who are you?"
“Graxc.” “Oona. Do you know if there are any books here on curses?” “Or prophecies.” “Yeah. Or prophecies.” “Or torture techniques?” “YOU… fine, what about exterminating demons?”
*Under truesight, Zystra looks to be a planetar.*
"I'll see what I can find about curses.. May I ask what happened to you..?"
“Yes, fellow celestial. I attempted to destroy his evil-“ “On holy fey ground.” “And was-“ “Cursed by holy fey. Sucks to suck.” “You were cursed to!” “Your fault.”
"Quick bickering. If you work together, you'll have a better chance of undoing the curse."
“I’m aware. I don’t wish to cause strife-“ “Causing strife is the whole point of my existence, though I can do it better without being cursed.” “-but as you can see, it’s difficult. There’s only one way to undo the curse that we know of, and it could involve working together but…” “It sucks.” “So we’re trying to find alternatives.”
"What is the way to undo it that you know of already?"
“ ‘Only once you truly agree, may you be one in unity, but only once you’ve become what you hate, then you may finally separate.’ Classic fey.” “I thought we agreed not to mention it. Especially not to angels.”
"And what do you think that means?"
“I’m not totally sure… It seems mostly straightforward, but the first part doesn’t end the curse, and I’m not sure if I want to agree if a demon.” “And the second part sucks. So we decided to avoid it.” They seem a bit nervous. “What are you reading?”
"Nothing important. But it seems illogical to disagree on something that could save both of your lives."
“Save our lives?”
"Being stuck together would most likely lead to your death at somepoint. Or you could consider it torture. It'd be much better to agree and move on."
“True. It’s definitely torture. And we would probably die if we stayed out of this place too long, but becoming what I hate? Falling would be worse than death.”
*She says to someone who fell TWICE*
*She doesn’t know that :)*
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RIP Tavern.
All hail King Jovan Fluffycloud Prince
Teleporting elf monk supremacy!, but druids are better
[Cactus] Waffles!
”I don’t have any good quotes to put in my sig.” -Me
“True. It’s definitely torture. And we would probably die if we stayed out of this place too long, but becoming what I hate? Falling would be worse than death.”
She smiled. "It is, isn't it. Well, I suppose it's your choice then. Become the tail end of a demon for the rest of your life if you'd like."
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Tayvaria heads into the library, checking around and eventually picking up a book. Its titled 'Guide to Ritual Metals'
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
She looks up, startled. "Oh um.. hello. Who are you?"
“Graxc.” “Oona. Do you know if there are any books here on curses?” “Or prophecies.” “Yeah. Or prophecies.” “Or torture techniques?” “YOU… fine, what about exterminating demons?”
*Under truesight, Zystra looks to be a planetar.*
"I'll see what I can find about curses.. May I ask what happened to you..?"
“Yes, fellow celestial. I attempted to destroy his evil-“ “On holy fey ground.” “And was-“ “Cursed by holy fey. Sucks to suck.” “You were cursed to!” “Your fault.”
"Quick bickering. If you work together, you'll have a better chance of undoing the curse."
“I’m aware. I don’t wish to cause strife-“ “Causing strife is the whole point of my existence, though I can do it better without being cursed.” “-but as you can see, it’s difficult. There’s only one way to undo the curse that we know of, and it could involve working together but…” “It sucks.” “So we’re trying to find alternatives.”
"What is the way to undo it that you know of already?"
“ ‘Only once you truly agree, may you be one in unity, but only once you’ve become what you hate, then you may finally separate.’ Classic fey.” “I thought we agreed not to mention it. Especially not to angels.”
"And what do you think that means?"
“I’m not totally sure… It seems mostly straightforward, but the first part doesn’t end the curse, and I’m not sure if I want to agree if a demon.” “And the second part sucks. So we decided to avoid it.” They seem a bit nervous. “What are you reading?”
*Wait, is he a balor, or a pit fiend?*
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Tayvaria is staring at Ink, her eyes suddenly full of fear
"What... what's wrong?"
"V-Void!!" *Also, I think we both forgot the entire reason Astara was originally looking for Ink*
*Oh, right! I'll do that in a moment, or tomorrow if I have to go first.*
"I... I know. But it can't do anything while she's awake."
"It... Itll break out eventually....."
"Only while she's asleep. We... we kept it contained."
She shakes her head "How long has she had it? Is it her own Shade, or one of another?"
"I... I don't know. She's had it for a long time."
".... There isnt much time, then.... It... Itll break out if her, once and for all.... Unless.... Shes disconnected"
"Disconnected?"
"Severed from Void... Cut it away..."
"How?"
"A.... Very risky holy ritual... Almost any god would accept it, but..."
"But what?"
"It... Requires a willing sacrifice... And even then has a small chance to not work"
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
"Thank you so, so much. I... I know we haven't really gotten along well, but... thank you."
He nodded slowly. "No problem.... I uh... I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry, too."
"Are we uh... are we good now?"
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
All stars fade. Some stars forever fall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homebrew (Mostly Outdated):Magic Items,Monsters,Spells,Subclasses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If there was no light, people wouldn't fear the dark.
All stars fade. Some stars forever fall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homebrew (Mostly Outdated):Magic Items,Monsters,Spells,Subclasses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If there was no light, people wouldn't fear the dark.
Tayvaria is staring at Ink, her eyes suddenly full of fear
"What... what's wrong?"
"V-Void!!" *Also, I think we both forgot the entire reason Astara was originally looking for Ink*
*Oh, right! I'll do that in a moment, or tomorrow if I have to go first.*
"I... I know. But it can't do anything while she's awake."
"It... Itll break out eventually....."
"Only while she's asleep. We... we kept it contained."
She shakes her head "How long has she had it? Is it her own Shade, or one of another?"
"I... I don't know. She's had it for a long time."
".... There isnt much time, then.... It... Itll break out if her, once and for all.... Unless.... Shes disconnected"
"Disconnected?"
"Severed from Void... Cut it away..."
"How?"
"A.... Very risky holy ritual... Almost any god would accept it, but..."
"But what?"
"It... Requires a willing sacrifice... And even then has a small chance to not work"
"Willing?"
"A person.... Has to willingly sacrifice their life for her..."
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science] Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews! Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya! Characters (Outdated)
Ethan is plotting while writing in a green notebook.
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The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bardof the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules.Sig.Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bardof the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules.Sig.Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bardof the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules.Sig.Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
Tayvaria is staring at Ink, her eyes suddenly full of fear
"What... what's wrong?"
"V-Void!!" *Also, I think we both forgot the entire reason Astara was originally looking for Ink*
*Oh, right! I'll do that in a moment, or tomorrow if I have to go first.*
"I... I know. But it can't do anything while she's awake."
"It... Itll break out eventually....."
"Only while she's asleep. We... we kept it contained."
She shakes her head "How long has she had it? Is it her own Shade, or one of another?"
"I... I don't know. She's had it for a long time."
".... There isnt much time, then.... It... Itll break out if her, once and for all.... Unless.... Shes disconnected"
"Disconnected?"
"Severed from Void... Cut it away..."
"How?"
"A.... Very risky holy ritual... Almost any god would accept it, but..."
"But what?"
"It... Requires a willing sacrifice... And even then has a small chance to not work"
"Willing?"
"A person.... Has to willingly sacrifice their life for her..."
"I... I..."
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"Being stuck together would most likely lead to your death at somepoint. Or you could consider it torture. It'd be much better to agree and move on."
— δ cyno • he/him • number one paladin fan δ —
making a smoothie for meta
——————| EXTENDED SIG |——————
Φ • redpelt’s biggest fan :) DM, minmaxer, microbiology student, and lover of anything colored red • Φ
*Atemos: (Summons a bunch of hyenas that are bribed with coffee). Please don't take this seriously, I'm trying to make this a joke.*
The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bard of the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules. Sig. Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
“True. It’s definitely torture. And we would probably die if we stayed out of this place too long, but becoming what I hate? Falling would be worse than death.”
RIP Tavern.
All hail King Jovan Fluffycloud Prince
Teleporting elf monk supremacy!, but druids are better
[Cactus]Waffles!”I don’t have any good quotes to put in my sig.” -Me
*She says to someone who fell TWICE*
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
*She doesn’t know that :)*
RIP Tavern.
All hail King Jovan Fluffycloud Prince
Teleporting elf monk supremacy!, but druids are better
[Cactus]Waffles!”I don’t have any good quotes to put in my sig.” -Me
She smiled. "It is, isn't it. Well, I suppose it's your choice then. Become the tail end of a demon for the rest of your life if you'd like."
— δ cyno • he/him • number one paladin fan δ —
making a smoothie for meta
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Φ • redpelt’s biggest fan :) DM, minmaxer, microbiology student, and lover of anything colored red • Φ
Tayvaria heads into the library, checking around and eventually picking up a book. Its titled 'Guide to Ritual Metals'
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
*Wait, is he a balor, or a pit fiend?*
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NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
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"Willing?"
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If there was no light, people wouldn't fear the dark.
*GTG, bye!*
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"A person.... Has to willingly sacrifice their life for her..."
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
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*c u soon*
NNCHRIS: SOUL THIEF, MASTER OF THE ARCANE, AND KING OF NEW YORKNN
Gdl Creator of Ilheia and her Knights of the Fallen Stars ldG
Lesser Student of Technomancy [undergrad student in computer science]
Supporter of the 2014 rules, and a MASSIVE Homebrewer. Come to me all ye who seek salvation in wording thy brews!
Open to homebrew trades at any time!! Or feel free to request HB, and Ill see if I can get it done for ya!
Characters (Outdated)
Xavian is struggling to call someone on a phone.
Ethan is plotting while writing in a green notebook.
The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bard of the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules. Sig. Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
*Anyone on?*
The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bard of the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules. Sig. Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
*im watching. Does that count?*
Back in black baby
*Yes.*
The Circle of Hedgehogs Druid Beholder/Animated Armor Level -20 Bard of the OIADSB Cult, here are our rules. Sig. Also a sauce council member, but it's been dead for a while.
"I... I..."
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*I'm on, but you may be off by now.*
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