22a631 No.32858 [View All]
The sun sets over the nameless mountain. The shortest day giving way to the longest night.
The perfect time for a new troll to first open their eyes.
It'll be a month before the sun will rear its head again and the days will start getting longer, you've got until then to find yourself a shelter to protect yourself against its petrifying rays.
But first, post your build.
Race: (The type of troll you are. This of course has an effect on the chances certain actions will fail or succeed)
Domain: (Your favorite environment. Remember that maneaters get two of them.)
Power source: (What you're going to need to do to get stronger. The bigger you are the more it takes to grow)
Fluff: (What's your personality like? Do you enjoy indulging in your power source? What are your hopes for the immediate and far-off future?)
Forget about the choices of worlds in the image, that doesn't apply here. You all share the same mountain.
Things to keep track off in the future. Posted with the starting amount.
Size: 0 (It's all relative of course. A gnome with size 0 is way smaller than a maneater with size 0, if anything it denotes how much you've grown)
Corruption effects: none (remember that as maneater you choose three effects to begin with)
Words of Power: none (you will be notified when you get one)
The nameless mountain has a nameless river. It flows from the icy tops through the clouds and past rocks and trees, around the areas of exposed magma and chasms and into the sea. It is sometimes crossed by the people of the valley, superstitious and fearful people that hate trolls. Less hostile are the furtive dwarves that live underground, also fearful of the sunlight. They are willing to trade and make deals with trolls, although not fairly.
Overall it's an untamed land, the tiny villages of the valley people and the mines of the dwarves are interspersed among broad wildlands. This is where the trolls live. You're one of those trolls and you're going to meet others like you at some point.
Every turn will be a month. Post what you want to focus on and roll 1d100. The first month you'll probably want to make some shelter. If you go out looking for signs of life some month there's a chance you'll meet NPC's but there's also a chance you'll run into other players.
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22a631 No.33586
 | Rolled 22 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
1. Like all pollution, time nurtures. Rust does not occur within a single day but as time wears on, and the black smoke rises to the sky.
First I will find myself a shelter deep in the depths of the earth, but as I do so I will again and again try to reach out to the dwarves.
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22a631 No.33606
| Rolled 49 (1d100) |
>>33585
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Ara ara~ Mister Jorick is so dutiful and considerate, Miss Maria is very grateful~ I would like to help around the village, though, maybe Mister Jorick can teach me something ~~
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22a631 No.33618
>>33586
Hex does his best to find a cave or entrance, but he's having rotten luck for months and today's no different. An old collapsed mine should do, it's a small overhang but it faces northwards and at the highest point of the day there remains a sliver of shadow that can protect a troll of Hex's stature if he rolls up real tight. He doesn't need to grow much for the spot to lose its protection.
>>33606
Miss Maria continues to try and charm her savior. Going out in this light would kill her though, so she must make do making herself useful with housework and cooking.
Jorick is now completely aware of her true nature, her inability to go out is a dead ringer. He doesn't break out the pitchforks just yet, he has come to know her personally and he doesn't have the spirit of a killer. He does carry around his dagger wherever he goes and blocks the entrance to his room at night.
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22a631 No.33619
The fourth month rolls around and spring is breaking through. There's more colour everywhere, children can play outside again and people are starting to visit their families in other villages. It's a busy time, expect more traffick on the roads and hikers in the forest.
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22a631 No.33623
| Rolled 48 (1d100) |
>>33618
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Oh~ Mister Yorick, I've noticed you carry a dagger wherever you go and you go out every day, you must be a skilled warrior. While staying here has been nice, what with not having to brave the elements all the time and worry about dangerous predators coming for little ole me~ I still worry about someone from the village noticing me and stealing me away or worse out of jealousy. I was wonder if maybe you could teach me to fight, I'm just a poor defenseless woman~
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22a631 No.33625
| Rolled 73 (1d100) |
>>33585
Continue my explorations in search of precious things and creations to DESTROY. Soon Svaf will need underlings…
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22a631 No.33658
>>33623
Miss Maria is not afraid to mention the dagger, although it's obvious to both what the dagger's for they are content postponing conflict by keeping up the charade of ignorance. Jorick won't entrust the knife to her hands but she manages to get him talking about how his own father and what he taught him about knif fighting.
Jorick's father was a mercenary, a trollslayer. His elder brother inherited the magic sword, Rind, that would burn a troll to the touch.
Jorick's and Maria's bond is as deep as it can go at this level of trust. He is clearly attracted to her but before he can fall in love with her he must feel safe around her.
He likes her enough to tell her his brother will come to visit with his family next month. The sword he will carry on his hip will be Rind.
>>33625
Svaf finds other places to explore. The tunnel network, it seems like a poor choice for finding civilized creations but unlike on the surface he can roam around for as long as he likes.
It pays off. The tunnel connects to the mining forge of a dwarven hermit, it uses the heat of flowing magma to craft steel at intense temperatures. He smashes the place, it's not as large as the ruins but he feels he's coming closer to the next step of his growth. Fire itself certainly thinks so, because it comes to him from between the melting metal in the form of a word. New Word of Power: "Glow", heats up metal to the point it can be worked.
Words of Power can be taught to anyone but can only be invented by trolls.
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22a631 No.33660
| Rolled 61 (1d100) |
>>33658
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
1. Seek out more underground lairs and places, and other dwarves I can persuade with my abilities. These creatures are ideal to amass wealth, and I must try harder to bring them into my fold.
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22a631 No.33669
| Rolled 93 (1d100) |
>>33658
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Oooooh, impressive~ I sure would like to meet your brother, maybe you both can tell tales of heroism and valor for me! Hehe, what will he say about his little brother having such a perfect woman as I living with him~? Well, I suppose we should get this place extra fixed up for their visit, hopefully your brother and his family won't get jealous. Hmm, maybe later you can tell me more about your family and yourself, you're so fascinating~
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22a631 No.33674
>>33660
Hex seeks out th dwarves directly to broker an agreement, he's in luck, the dwarven foreman is less superstitious than his workers and knows of a way to use him. During that month Hex is assigned to dangerous tasks, exploring areas with cave-in danger and chemical gasses and at the end the dwarves deduct his use of their equipment from the pay, leaving him with a pittance. Still, it's his first treasure, he grasps the metal coins and envisions the horde they will grow into. Size: +1
Meanwhile, one of the dwarves is eyeing his battleaxe enviously, he seems to be willing to pay money for it.
The fifth months rolls around. It's a hard month for trolls, the sun barely relents during these times, it's almost summer. There is some time to go outside but not to cross great distances.
>>33669
Miss Maria manages to behave perfectly lady-like in front of Jorick's relatives. They're all very impressed by the company he keeps. Her tail is hidden in her dress and at no point is there a risk of Jorick's young and inquisitive nieces seeing it.
The family is charmed by the stranger and wants them to come visit the town as a couple. Her friendly interaction with them and their trusting nature towards her eases Jorick's heart. Living alone for so long can make you paranoid, of course there's nothing sinister about Maria. She's a beautiful light in a world of darkness.
They begin making plans to visit town together somewhere next month. Of course, there will be no nighttime next month, only brief moments of twilight during the beginning.
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22a631 No.33678
| Rolled 6 (1d100) |
>>33658
>>33674
Interesting. Perhaps Svaf can use this power-word to strengthen self? Add Fire and Steel to form strength? Or, perhaps, add to this tunnel network, make a fortress of Svaf's own to base DESTRUCTION and TERROR from?
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22a631 No.33683
| Rolled 57 (1d100) |
>>33674
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; W-well, as you can see, I don't go out much at all, I-I, uh, well, I sort of have a phobia of outside. I used to live out on my own for awhile and I don't want to go back to that… Please just go without me, everything will be fine~ I will stay here and make some food stuff for when you return! Besides, you wouldn't want any of the other men to steal me away, would you~? Hmmm, while they're away, I can maybe inspect the cabin in full and find out more about the family. A troll hunting family must have some secrets~
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22a631 No.33686
| Rolled 100 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
1. This thing of metal, I have no need of it and am glad to sell it for coin. Continue to work for the dwarves, enjoying the comforting feel of gasses and chemicals surrounding me in the depths of the earth. One day these fumes and toxins shall pour forth from smokestacks into the sky and create an endless night, and lay claim to all that falls under it shadow.
For now, I continue to work, looking for opportunity as I do.
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22a631 No.33720
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22a631 No.33723
>>33678
Svaf goes wild with his newfound power. He almost kills himself by, trying to incorporate white-hot steel in his body. The tampering with the forge endangers the structural integrity of the cave, the earth creaks and beams moan and before he knows it he's covered in darkness.
The tunnel has collapsed, he's trapped deep underground. After a month of trying to find his way out he still has some work to do digging the ground above him. Perhaps it was silly to think a rampage troll could create a base without tearing it down himself.
>>33683
Miss Maria convinces Jorick not to take her out in these conditions. Without her coming along there's not much reason for him to leave, but he does not resent her prudence.
Of Jorick's background Maria morbidly shows the most interest in the trollslaying his father had done. He likes to entertain her and talks about the various monsters his father told him about.
He himself has a secret. A gift from his mother after the death of her husband. Nobody else in the family knows he has this.
It's belonged to -he almost used the word 'witch'- an unfortunate woman, that ha to shield herself from the rays of the sun. It's a protective layer of clothing that can stand the intensity of the sun. He would love to see her in it, but not too often, it's a heirloom and needs to be preserved.
>>33686
Hex is willing to part with his find for whatever the dwarf is willing to pay, but another miner steps in. She berates her younger coworker for trying to cheat such a simple creature. That axe was worth thirty times what he offered.
Shamed he hands Hex the actual value, the woman also puts in a good word with the foreman to be less hard on him. Outcasts should stick together she says. They still charge him for allowing him to shelter in the mines, but not exorbitantly so.
This month's salary is significantly higher tha the lasts, Hex is moving up in the world. Size: +1
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22a631 No.33724
>>33723
It's here. The sixth month. The long day.
This is the period in the year that the sun doesn't quite go under, some periods are kinda twilight-y but in general there is no darkness.
Trolls loath this time, it's the time they can't go out on the surface to do their troll things. Conversely, humans love this time. They thank the gods for their light and harvest. It's mostly a time for partying, the sedding has been done and it will be some time before the harvest, so now it's just time to lay in the sun and enjoy its warmth.
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22a631 No.33730
| Rolled 84 (1d100) |
>>33723
1. DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG DIG
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22a631 No.33733
| Rolled 48 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
Size: +1
1. With a much greater size Hex feels more confident to take on greater tasks, enjoying both the new wealth and the availability of dwarven devices, absorbing the smoke and fumes that emanate from them.
He also would like to work closer with this dwarven female who showed kindness to him.
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22a631 No.33741
>>33723
I will post later today probably in like 10 hours, pls no update pls here is your payment
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22a631 No.33763
| Rolled 20 (1d100) |
>>33723
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Oooooooooooh~ it's so very pretty~! You're so thoughtful, Mister Jorick, how are you not married already~? Well, I suppose if you care that much, we could go around town once or twice in it, I know you just want to show me off~ Though, I would feel more comfortable going out if you thought me some fighting skills.
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22a631 No.33768
>>33730
Svaf manages to dig a tunnel back to his lair. It could have been dug by a mountain trolls, that's how sturdy and spacious it is. It works as a functional expansion to his lair, which is good, it's a good lair but wouldn't have fit him forever.
>>33733
(your size is now 2 if I'm not mistaken, +1 means it increases by one)
Hex decides to hang around the dwarf, Sif, more. It mostly results in him doing stuff for no reward, still, the trust he gains may pay off monetarily some day. He keeps receiving pay for his work, but it doesn't really register anymore. If he wants to grow, he will need to work for several months or find a more expedient way to make money. Also, up till now he has been able to keep his coins in his fist, but with a growing hoard he will need to find a way to store it.
>>33763
Maria gets to wear the fine clothes once. It's a late twilight and she is feeling brave, they go down to the valley to look at the festival decorations. There are children playing around past their bedtimes. A young boy sees the tip of her tail peeking out from under her dress in the shade of a forest, he gives it a mighty yank.
Maria falls on her back, her hat falling to the ground and her tail swishing around in the spotted sunlight. Almost does she die from the intense rays of the sun. Jorick only just manages to save her. The kids run home to tell their parents about the weird lady they saw.
He must hurry her back to his cabin so she isn't found. The rest of the month he's in a foul mood, he doesn't respond well to requests, besides, he doesn't have any fighting skills himself. (twas his father that was a mercenary in his time)
It wasn't a great month for everybody and many trolls will be happy that the darkness is returning. The 7th month is a lot like the 5th, there's short nights, time for trolls to come out and do misschief. The height of the warm season is also over, soon it shall become colder, in a few month the first snow shall fall.
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22a631 No.33815
| Rolled 75 (1d100) |
>>33768
1. BUT NOW, I MUST FIND SOMETHING TO END. AS THE DAYS GROW LONGER, IT IS THE TIME OF CREATION - FOR THAT, A FORCE MUST BE BALANCED. ALL EXISTS TO END.
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22a631 No.33820
| Rolled 33 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
Size: 2
1. See if I can tap into my affinity to help the dwarven devices. They pour forth such wonderful smoke and sulfur, perhaps it's possible I could speed them up.
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22a631 No.33838
>>33768
I will post later today, please no update until I post
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22a631 No.33865
| Rolled 93 (1d100) |
>>33768
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Ara Ara~, what a crazy month this was, hmm? Aww~ now don't be so cross with me, it was just some kids and we left quickly afterwards. Now now, hmmmm, ah, I know something that will cheer you up~! Let me take care of you, to make up for my mistake~
Also, OP, what level tech we talking about here? Are these log cabins with dirt or clay floors, or do these buildings have thatch level roofing or are the floor made on a concrete foundation or wat?
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22a631 No.33866
>>33815
Svaf doesn't have much time for exploration, but he knows of a place where he has seen human creations, the road. After a few nights he gets lucky and stumbles upon a trader's cart.
He is like a force of nature, his body glowing with a primal fire, as he smashed through the wood and scares off the horses. He kills a child but his father manages to scamper off into the woods. This is some real destruction. Size: +1
>>33820
Hex tries to learn while working along with the dwarves, he doesn't quite get the underlying principles but he's starting to get the purposes and uses of the different baths and drills.
Every chemical has an extraction process, after the ore is mined up it is exposed to acid baths or vibrated to get rid of unwanted materials.
>>33865
Miss Maria does her best to cheer up her host and show him her gratitude, their bond strengthens. After many months of courting Jorick is now ready to deliver a true love's kiss, but before she receives is Miss Maria must make the choice on wether she wants to become a human or receive her troll powers when he does. One path permanently locks out the other.
The humans live in log cabins, made by a handful of able bodied men over the course of a summer. They're very much pre-industrial revolution, with a very limited infrastructure too. The dwarves on the other hand aree much more developed, they still need workers to do physical labour in the mines but they have great knowledge of metalwork and chemistry.
The 8th month has even longer nights than the 7th, the dark is returning and further exploration is now possible.
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22a631 No.33878
| Rolled 20 (1d100) |
>>33866
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
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Size: 0
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Mmmmm, staying human would be fun, doing nothing but being greedy and enjoying life to its fullest, but I would grow old and fragile and waste away. I think it would be even more fun to go out with a bang~! I'll stay a troll, it's the only thing I know how to do, and I love doing it~ Hmmmm, Mister Jorick~ just looking at you makes my heart go aflutter~ These past months have been the best in my life, I'm, well, I'm just so happy to have met you and I want to spend many many more years with you~
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22a631 No.33891
| Rolled 22 (1d100) |
>>33866
Name: Svaf
Race: Elemental (Fire)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Rampage
Fluff: Fire is born. It burns. It shines. It dies. Fire given life by malice or stupidity holds the same mind as its elemental predecessors, free of the magical shackles that once created it. Svaf does not know what he is, merely that he is. To be is to destroy. Svaf knows not but destruction, with every atom in his body aching to see ruination and flame. It must be so.
Size: 2
Corruption: N/A
Words of Power: N/A
1. NONE SHALL ESCAPE THE WRATH OF SVAF. THIS LARGE ONE MUST DIE. I, SVAF, SHALL FIND HIM.
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22a631 No.34019
| Rolled 96 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
Size: 2
1. I am of brimestone. . .I am of sulfur. . .some of these chemicals are familiar to me. I shall experiment, dip my finger into the chemicals I feel attuned too. Perhaps I might be able to truly dive in a vat and speed up the process of separating the unwanted minerals from the ores. I could earn wealth this way.
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22a631 No.34052
>>33878
Maria doesn't want to give up her nature to become human. So she asks Jorick to solidify their coupling not under his human gods but hers.
He is happy enough to do this, not understanding the significance of hanging myrtle over the altar rather than incense. And that's it. Two short speeches and a kiss and Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia is free.
Life in the cottage from that day forward goes on as normal, except she seems to be growing, and with every inch of height she becomes more indulgent.
It starts with larger meals, a more lazy attitude, near the end of the month she's all but ordering her husband around like a servant. The clothes don't fit that well anymore, she can still wear them but they're tighter. Size: +1
Jorick isn't pleased at all. He has noticed her change in attitude and supernatural growth and he's not under the impression that it's anyting but troll magic.
>>33891
Svaf dedicates a month to tracking down the escaped trader instead of finding more things to destroy. No luck. The forest is huge. It's his nature to destroy however and although he's focusing on finding stuff he still trashes and scorches the trees, scaring off wild animals.
(you do have a word of power by the way, "glow". Try to remember it.)
>>34019
Hex almost does something really stupid, but remembers just in time to consult the actual owners of the equipment about his plans for an experiment. The dwarven foreman doesn't want any weird troll magic near his equipment, but Sif vouches for him in exchange for part of the payment.
Hex is a volcanic elemental, he oozes heat, this certainly helps in the brimestonebath and the seperation process is sped up by 30%. Both he and Sif receive considerable bonuses to their saleries that month, speeding up his progression to the next level.
What's more, Hex feels an intrinsic connection to the practice. The extraction chamers are almost volcanic in nature, little smithies of chemicals, the heat whispers to him. Spend some more time here and he'll come closer to learning a word of power.
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22a631 No.34054
If you are still okay with more players i'll put this here
Name: Axotoul
Race: Gnome
Domain: Sea
Power source: Fame
Fluff: Watching the docks pull into the harbor in the early morning was without doubt the favorite pass time of the School. We watched in awe as the pink skins dumbed their harvest onto the wooden floor frenzying for what fell into the water. We watched with baited breath as the days catch hit the dock waiting for it to spill over, yet today there was little. The look of hunger on the pink ones face much like all those wandering the docks that morning, my school laughed as one of the older gnomes swam up to steal some. Oh the look of anger on the fisherman’s face when his cache dwindled as we continued to pick at his meager harvest, oh how enjoyable it was to play with them…
Size: 0
Corruption effects: none
Words of Power:
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22a631 No.34082
| Rolled 18 (1d100) |
>>34052
Name: Svaf
Race: Elemental (Fire)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Rampage
Fluff: Fire is born. It burns. It shines. It dies. Fire given life by malice or stupidity holds the same mind as its elemental predecessors, free of the magical shackles that once created it. Svaf does not know what he is, merely that he is. To be is to destroy. Svaf knows not but destruction, with every atom in his body aching to see ruination and flame. It must be so.
Size: 2
Corruption: N/A
Words of Power: 'glow'
1. THEN I SHALL FOLLOW THE ROAD OUT, THAT THIS 'TRADER' WAS TAKING. IT MUST LEAD TO MORE POWER, MORE DESTRUCTION, MORE RUINATION.
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22a631 No.34085
>>34052
I rolled a 58 but I had to delete post cuz I was experimenting with text stuff
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Size: 1
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Oh, lover~ I guess it's time to come clean. The truth is, I am a troll, but, the last few seasons I've been with you have been the most magical and amazing time I've ever experienced. You are so kind and dutiful and patient and strong, so virtuous are thou. Even your virility is twice as much as any other man~ please, oh wonderful husband, tell me what I could do to make it up to you, I'll do anything~~
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22a631 No.34086
| Rolled 92 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
Size: 2
1. Hexxus seethes and bubbles with heat and a warm joy at the task, both at the accumulation of gold and the act of it itself. He is more than happy to continue to aid in this manner, and dreams of other similar ways he can interact with Dwarven tools.
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22a631 No.34124
>>34054
You're in the human harbor, along with your family. The fishermen are fun to play pranks on but if they ever catch you the will kill you.
You can't breath underwater quite yet, when finding shelter from the sun during the day you're hiding in rat holes and abandoned boats. It'd be wise to find a shelter of your own at some point to protect yourself against pest control measures.
Describe this month's behaviour and roll 1d100.
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22a631 No.34133
| Rolled 90 (1d100) |
>>34124
Name: Axotoul
Race: Gnome
Domain: Sea
Power source: Fame
Fluff: Watching the docks pull into the harbor in the early morning was without doubt the favorite pass time of the School. We watched in awe as the pink skins dumbed their harvest onto the wooden floor frenzying for what fell into the water. We watched with baited breath as the days catch hit the dock waiting for it to spill over, yet today there was little. The look of hunger on the pink ones face much like all those wandering the docks that morning, my school laughed as one of the older gnomes swam up to steal some. Oh the look of anger on the fisherman’s face when his cache dwindled as we continued to pick at his meager harvest, oh how enjoyable it was to play with them…
~~~
Size: 0
Corruption effects: none
Words of Power:
1. The squabble for shelter was one I had not yet lost but finding something more stable along the watery shore was something we all looked for in our time apart. My search brought me away from the harbor and toward the nearby cliff sides, a dry place to sleep where few humans ventured… hopefully I could find a shelter among them better than the rotting wood of a decommissioned fishing vessel.
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22a631 No.34221
I'm having real people responsibilities so I'm putting the adventure on hold for a few days. I'll be back within a week.
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22a631 No.34222
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22a631 No.34357
I think 8chan is having trouble processing large posts.
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22a631 No.34358
It's the 9th month. Night and Day are of equal length now. The humans are losing their good tempers and bunker down to prepare for the winter.
>>34082
At some point Svaf decides to follow the trader's route to whatever destination the caravan was heading to. Unfortunately the road is too long to follow in a single night on foot. Even when hiking one way till sunrise he can't see the end of the path over the rolling hills. The manmade signs would aid in making an estimated guess but Svaf has a mind of destruction and the things are quickly obliterated. At some point he even gets caught in a sunrise. He is only size 2, as large as a powerful beast, so he manages to hide in the shadow of the foliage, but he must camp out the day far away from his comfortable volcano shelter.
>>34085
No longer is Maria's nature an unspoken elephant in the room, both parties now openly acknowledge it. It eases the tension that they can have earnest discussions about it, Maria's constant praise of her husband placates him as well.
But still, she's a troll of indulgence, and indulge she will. More than before does she seek carnal pleasure, the human clothing still fits her but it won't in a few months when she reaches the next stage of her growth.
Jorick will take care of his darling wife for now, but this is not sustainable.
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22a631 No.34359
>>34086
Hex gains a secure position as processing expert, with a higher payroll. His hoard is growing nicely, but it's falling together at the seams. He can't pay attention to it 24/7 and he doesn't trust the shifty dwarves not to stuff their little pockets wih his salary. Sif is also suspicious, she seems to be taking credit for your role in the mine. Is she planning to go after your income?
These are the whispers you hear from the bubbling broth. They speak to you a word you very deeply understand. New word of power: "envy". Agitate the mind of others like their agitate yours, turn their blood hot against each other in paranoid suspicions.
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22a631 No.34360
>>34359
>>34133
Axotoul finds a network of caves in the cliffs, too small for humans and even for the prying birds at places. A whole family of gnomes could make a great home here, he could invite his friends to make the place a bit more familial. Then again, they might get in the way of his rise to fame.
>>34222
No, you can join in. But thelater you join in the bigger the disadvantage you're at. The starting group is already at and on the verge of level 2 and I'll be raising the stakes shortly.
Next month shall be the 10th month, witching month. Magic will be stronger and supernatural phenomena might bother you.
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22a631 No.34452
| Rolled 73 (1d100) |
>>34358
Name: Miss Maria Sasha Alexandra Bianca Lillian Sophia Sibylla Artashesia
Race: Huldra
Domain: Mountain
Power source: Indulgence
Fluff: Clay is born. It molds. It breathes. It dies. A troll of many names, she is of finer tastes than her kin, roaming the countrysides for all kinds of delicacies, taking as she pleases. Only now has she realized that making a permanent home to come back to might make her life much easier. The idea pops into her head of finding a true love that can see her true self(no horns, only skin/eye/hair color) and not having a home to shack up with them in brings color to her cheeks.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Size: 1
Corruption effects: 0
Words of Power: 0
1; Mmmmm, well darling~ it seems we'll have to make this home bigger~ we might be having kids soon, anyways. I suppose I'll help a bit with the modifications, tell me what to do, order me around, my husband~
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22a631 No.34460
| Rolled 25 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
Size: 2
Words: Envy
1. Use envy to encourage strife and conflict among the dwarves, wait until it has reached a boiling point and a plot is made. While I am in the machine, oft they forget I am still listening.
When the time is right, uncover a plot and uplift my standing among the dwarves.
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22a631 No.34614
| Rolled 16 (1d100) |
>>34360
Name: Axotoul
Race: Gnome
Domain: Sea
Power source: Fame
Fluff: Watching the docks pull into the harbor in the early morning was without doubt the favorite pass time of the School. We watched in awe as the pink skins dumbed their harvest onto the wooden floor frenzying for what fell into the water. We watched with baited breath as the days catch hit the dock waiting for it to spill over, yet today there was little. The look of hunger on the pink ones face much like all those wandering the docks that morning, my school laughed as one of the older gnomes swam up to steal some. Oh the look of anger on the fisherman’s face when his cache dwindled as we continued to pick at his meager harvest, oh how enjoyable it was to play with them…
~~~
Size: 0
Corruption effects: none
Words of Power:
1. Such a safe place was to dangerous to let the others in on. But then they are family… let the smallest of my family into the tunnels. We shall hunt on the shores for food and plunder and or shadowy adventures shall strike fear into the hearts of the Shore humans.
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22a631 No.34721
>>34452
Maria wants to make the house bigger? House renovation is not a casual thing. Still, the living space is expanded by moving the furniture around a bit. Maria also tries to supress her natural instincts for peacekeeping reasons, she can't fully indulge and it supresses her growth. She won't be able to keep this up forever though, trolls must follow their source of power.
>>34460
Hex agitates his coworkers, it does lead to scheming and plotting between the dwarves. Eventually Hex has a sabotage of equipment to report to the foreman. It doesn't lead to an increase in standing though, he's coming across as a bit of a snitch. The lack of trust between the dwarves will continue over the coming months.
>>34614
Axotoul lets a select few of trusted and vulnerable mates into his hideout, they're rather grateful and will continue to be of use to him in the future.
That is, the ones that weren't squashed by a witch hunter on the fifth night of plundering the shoreside. Gnomes are vulnerable, humans are paranoid this season, combine that with a bit of bad luck and you lose half your followers.
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22a631 No.34743
| Rolled 62 (1d100) |
>>34358
Name: Svaf
Race: Elemental (Fire)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Rampage
Fluff: Fire is born. It burns. It shines. It dies. Fire given life by malice or stupidity holds the same mind as its elemental predecessors, free of the magical shackles that once created it. Svaf does not know what he is, merely that he is. To be is to destroy. Svaf knows not but destruction, with every atom in his body aching to see ruination and flame. It must be so.
Size: 2
Corruption: N/A
Words of Power: 'glow'
1. I WILL GROW MY POWER BY DRAWING THEM OUT AND KILLING THESE BEASTS, FROM THE ONES I CAN DESTROY MYSELF - WITH A CHALLENGE. A FIGHT WITHOUT STRUGGLE IS WORTHLESS, AND NO FIGHT AT ALL. I SHOULD THINK TO NOT DESTROY THE WHOLE OF THIS WORLD, BUT RATHER LEAVE IT HARDENED, STRONGER, PRODUCING OF WORTHIER CHALLENGES AND STRONGER PEOPLE! I WILL DESTROY THIS WEAK, COMPLACENT CAMP, AND THOSE WHO GO FROM ITS ASHES SHALL BE FIGHTERS WHERE THERE WERE ONCE CHILDREN.
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22a631 No.34843
>>34743
Svaf smashes his own encampement. It was never much of a structure, just some branches to shield himself from the sun and he doesn't feel the satisfied tingle he gets from real destruction. Still, he does it rather well and feels pleased with himself for torching the place. He even scares off some gnomes trying to perform a dar ritual. If only there were some humans to send scattering.
There are humans nearby though, after spending the day halfway down the road he is close enough to see the telltale marks. There's a settlement nearby, he could make it there in one night during the next month, but he'd have to find a place to spend the day there, the twelth month is the long night, then he could probably move freely.
The 11th month is upon us, the witching month is past us and nobody had the bad luck to encounter ghosts or personally come face to face with a witch hunter and now the favorite time for trolls is coming. The 11th month still has short bouts of daylight but the twelth and first month are the long night. In this season humans stay holed up in their houses and trolls freely roam. You might meet some.
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22a631 No.35028
| Rolled 27 (1d100) |
>>34721
Name: Axotoul
Race: Gnome
Domain: Sea
Power source: Fame
Fluff: Watching the docks pull into the harbor in the early morning was without doubt the favorite pass time of the School. We watched in awe as the pink skins dumbed their harvest onto the wooden floor frenzying for what fell into the water. We watched with baited breath as the days catch hit the dock waiting for it to spill over, yet today there was little. The look of hunger on the pink ones face much like all those wandering the docks that morning, my school laughed as one of the older gnomes swam up to steal some. Oh the look of anger on the fisherman’s face when his cache dwindled as we continued to pick at his meager harvest, oh how enjoyable it was to play with them…
~~~
Size: 0
Corruption effects: none
Words of Power:
1. WE would need to be more cautious in the future. Those we can recruit and not falt this growing heirarchy are led to the Cliffside. As we no longer wished to challenege the humans until we grew in number we looked to the gulls that called the cliff face home for food. I would show the others my prowess and scale the cliffs to loot there nests and bring down a bird or two.
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22a631 No.35031
| Rolled 14 (1d100) |
Name: Hex
Race: Elemental (Brimestone)
Domain: Volcanic
Power source: Wealth
Fluff: Brimestone is born. It smolders. It lingers. It is noxious. Brimestone pours from the depths of the earth, it is spewed forth by the forges of fire, from the ashes of the burnt forests. Hex dreams of a world covered in endless black fog and ash, devoid of the banishing light, a world claimed from the sun. A world claimed for trolls. A world claimed for him. He has seen the little beings and their industry, and thinks they are the key to covering the world in smoke and brimstone. He will drive their love of jewels and gold to build machines for him, to spew brimstone into the heavens, and cover the world in glorious smoke to claim all the land above as his.
Size: 2
Words: Envy
1. Continue my attempts to gain favor and standing. I will turn these dwarves upon each other, and find opportunity eventually.
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