>>36018591
>Disjunction
This can only end badly.

>>36018591
What does Disjunction entail?

>>36019048
Casting the Disjunction spell at the image of the Lord of Life.

Posting XP


XP
General 26
50% Increase 39
- Recovered Elemental Nodes 5
- Killed Gorrask 3
- Communication Tattoos 3
- Convinced Double to ally with you 5
- Killed Ryzan 5
- Found Ebonsong a lair 3
- Discovered the Kelboragga 2

Angelic 20
50% Increase 30
- Banished Hanandrirac 5
- Did not make a deal with Hanandrirac 5
- Angelic Host sworn to you 10

Paladin 8
50% Increase 12
- Discovered the truth about the Paladins of Konig 2
- Made the Church reveal the truth 3
- Told your double about the source of her powers 3

Meta: This is the last big chunk of XP you'll get before going to Hell, use wisely.

You don’t trust anything this monster is going to say or do, so it’s best to end this quickly. You draw upon your arcane powers and release them just as it looks as though it’s about to say something.

The illusionary head disappears, scattered by your spell.

Your double looks over at you approvingly “Nice” she says “quick, decisive, none of this talking to monsters horseshit.”

“Well” you say “There are limits”.

“So” she says “Now we have a common foe – how are we going to fight It?”

You shake your head “First things first” you say “Salvastis is the more immediate threat, I’m going to rescue my mother and do what I can about Him first, after that I’ll figure out what to do about the Lord of Life.”

“Yeah” says the other Sofia, nodding “About that, when are going?”

“Soon” you say, though it could be as much as a year yet, you don’t tell them that, there’s not telling how much you can trust them, common enemy or no.

“And what’s your plan?” asks Sofia.

“Still considering it” you reply.

Now she looks at you, an intense look you can’t quite figure out “Who is going with you?” She asks quietly.

>I haven’t decided (honest)
>I can’t tell you (evasive)
>Why, you want to come?
>Other

>>36019148
>I haven’t decided (honest)
>Why, you want to come?

>>36019132
Eating at the moment, anons should take this opportunity to mention any particular things they want.

Also, answer these questions.

>Are you planning on being loud and obvious immediately upon going to Hell, or more subtle?

>Are you okay with the expenditure of any amount of Deific Power to boost our angelic abilities before visiting Hell? If so, how much?

>>36019225
Questions for me or Anons?

Because it looks like for Anons but I wouldn't want to assume.

>>36019277
It was intended for anons, but you could answer as well, if you want to.

>>36019225
I worry about using too much DP before going to hell due to its possible usefulness in combat. Maybe... half of it?

>>36019277
How much Deific Power do we actually have right now?

It says 25 on the sheet, but I'm fairly certain that isn't accurate at this point.

>>36019412
Btw, what exactly do we get for spending DP? Like what sort of improvements?

>>36019412
17
Updated character sheet now.

>>36019225
>Are you okay with the expenditure of any amount of Deific Power to boost our angelic abilities before visiting Hell? If so, how much?

Most of it, keep a small reserve. Like 10 or so, for emergencies, which should be numerous in Hell.

Also, I don't know if ti's possible or not, but sneaking into hell and then opening a gate to call for angelic reinforcements if/when needed.

>>36019439
DP can be exchange for Angelic XP at a 1-10 ratio, that's what I was referring to.

>>36019490
Ah alright, well then I'd be willing to go along with >>36019474 and part with 7 DP for 70 Angelic XP. That seems fine with me. If we need that much Angelic XP anyway, what do you have in mind down that path anyway?

“I haven’t decided yet” you say to Sofia honestly “I’ve discussed it with a few of my allies, but not many, and I’m not sure if they’ll follow, or if I even have a right to ask them.”

“They’ll follow” says your blue-skinned double, apparently unbothered by her nudity “If there’s one thing we’re both good at, it’s getting people to follow us.”

“Yeah” says Sofia, punching you lightly in the shoulder “give the order, and everyone will follow you into Hell.”

“But will they follow me back out again?” you ask glumly.

“Quit moping” your double says, folding her arms “tell them the risks and let them make the choice.”

“Oh” you say, your voice rising a little “ok then” you turn to face them “Sofia, Sireyi, will you follow me into a place of darkness and death and damnation for no other reason than I want to rescue my mother?”

Your double rolls her eyes at you “A little less dramatically than that” she says “maybe talk to Isla about what you’ll encounter – Velya too.”

Sofia has gone quiet, her eyes closed.

“You ok Sofia?” you ask

“Will you...will you be taking...Sofia?” she asks “Her I mean” she opens her eyes and looks at you, her face pale “The one in the castle, Mili’s mother?”

“I don’t know” you say “her abilities would be useful, but anyone with divine magic in Hell could be noticed.”

She appears to struggle and then says “If you decide to take her, I want you to take me, instead of her.”

You double looks at her suspiciously.

>No
>Sure
>Why?
>Why not both?
>Other (what?)

>>36019615
>Why?
>Why not both?

>>36019515
It's difficult to say for certain, but I'd be very tempted to use the XP to grab Apotheosis and Soul of Light 5 immediately, because it's so powerful.

If not that, then probably maxing out the boosting peripherals, grabbing some more Angel's Lantern peripherals, Seraphic Dragon, some of the storm peripherals, Angelic Sight and it's peripherals, etc.

Done with my meal, so I'll get to work on figuring out what to do with the XP.

>>36019312
Going loud and obvious into Hell could work, but will result in a higher body count than stealth.

>>36019615
>Sure
>But why?

>>36019737
>Seraphic Dragon
Okay I'm completely sold. Please do it

>>36019615
"Okay, but why?"
Also
FUCK YEAH, PALADIN OF JOY QUEST!

>>36019737
Oh, and depending on what you'd buy, I might be willing to vote for spending more DP. What would your vote on spending DP be btw?

>>36019764
If people die in Hell, do they automatically go to Hell?

>>36019856
it's complicated, short answer: yes.

Ask Velya for more details.

>>36019866
So let's level up our divine powers to where we can make a sanctuary out of an area with like 200 feet diameter, and then when people die they go to our realm, where we can resurrect them.

>>36019615
>No

Stay with your partner. Sireyi wouldn't separate them like this, unless NotSireyi went too.

You turn that idea over in your head “Sure” you say “But why, I mean, if your abilities are going to important to whatever plan I go with, why not take both of you?”

She takes a deep breath, looks down, let’s it out and then looks at you “Because if she dies in there, Mili has to grow up without a mother, if I die then Mili won’t have to wonder why her mother isn’t coming home.”

“Sofia...” you say, reaching out a hand towards her, your double gets there first, grabbing her by both shoulders and shaking her a little “NO!” she says firmly “you are not going anywhere with a death wish, you understand me? I will tie you to your damned bed if I have to!”

“It’s my choice to make!” says Sofia angrily “You might not care about our children anymore, but I do!”

Your double leans back as if she’s been slapped “I care” she says quietly “I care more than I can ever say, but I care about you too.”

Both of them are ignoring you.

Well, uh, this is kinda awkward.

>Quietly leave
>Say goodbye (leave)
>Try to make peace
>Take Sofia’s side
>Take Sireyi’s side
>Other (what?)

>>36020024
>Try to make peace
No death wishes

>>36020024
>Scoot out to stage left

>>36020024
>Try to make peace
>Ask our double if she wants us to make her an angel/apologize about damming her and summoning Lord of life.

>>36020024
>Try to make peace

Roll for relationship counseling Fellowship 1d20+21

Use Angels Voice?

Y/N

Rolled 15 + 21 (1d20 + 21)

>>36020256
No, that would piss our double off.

Rolled 11 + 21 (1d20 + 21)

>>36020256
nah

Rolled 3 + 21 (1d20 + 21)

>>36020256

I wonder if one day we'll pick the wrong decision, and roll a natural 20 on our fellowship roll?

As the two of them seem to be trying to stare each other down you cough, and they both start, and look at you.

“Yes?” says your still nude twin, raising an eyebrow at you, her hands still on Sofia’s shoulders.

“There’s no reason for you to fight” you say “Sofia, you shouldn’t come with if you think you’re going to die, or if you feel guilty or unhappy and feel you deserve to die.”

Sofia screws up her face and looks away, muttering under her breath, but nods.

“And Sireyi” you say “Sofia is her own person and can make her own choices, you say you love her, do you want to keep her in a cage her whole life?”

“The thought had occurred” she grumbles; in response to your enquiring look she throws up her hands and turn away “Ok, fine, yes, Sofia can go wherever she wants, who am I to stop her? I’m just in love with her, lock me in chains for caring.”

“Well then” you say, an angelic smile on your face, “If you both agree, there’s nothing to fight about.”

The two of them look at you, then each other, then burst out laughing and hug one another. Your double whispers something in Sofia’s ear and she giggles and nods, saying “Yup, you do, all the time.”

“Y’know” you say, pretending you didn’t hear your double ask *do I really sound that pompous?* “There is a way you could look after Sofia, whilst still letting her do what she wants.”

Your double looks at you “Don’t say it” she warns.

“You could both come” you say.

She screws up her eyes “Dammit!” she says “why did you...alright” she gives you a hard look, her arms still wrapped around Sofia “I’m not going to Hell, I’m not going to help you rescue *your*” she emphasises the word “Mother, I am not going to let her stand in judgeme- I mean, I’m not going, ok?”

>I understand, the Blue Empress has responsibilities
>Please come with
>Why?
>You could look after my realm whilst I’m gone
>Put some clothes on
>I could turn you back to an angel, if you want
>Other

>>36020614
>Please come with
>Why?
If she really doesn't want to
>You could look after my realm whilst I’m gone

Regardless of her choice
>I could turn you back to an angel, if you want

>>36020614
>Please come with
>Why?
>I understand, the Blue Empress has responsibilities
>Put some clothes on
>I could turn you back to an angel, if you want
Big no on
>You could look after my realm whilst I’m gone

>>36020614
>Why?
>Please come with
We could really really use her help.


>I could turn you back to an angel, if you want
Unconditionally, of course.

>>36020614
>rescue *your*” she emphasises the word “Mother,
Yeah, that was some awfully poor word-choice by Sireyi.

>Stand in judgement? What do you mean?
>While you are your own person, and any previous relations are kind of wonky, you are still related to me, and therefore mother is still your family. Please help me rescue her.

We really need to talk our lovers into allowing the doublets to visit our children.

>>36020796
We already offered that last thread, so thats going to happen once we return.

>>36020614
>You could look after my realm whilst I’m gone
>I could turn you back to an angel, if you want

This is absolutely not a terrible idea. Trust me, I'm a master of terrible ideas.

Also, I doubt Sireyi's mother would turn the double away.

>>36020827
Just reminding because I have to leave soon and don't trust /tg/.

>>36020845
Thats perfectly reasonable.

>>36020614
>Please come with
>I could turn you back to an angel, if you want

“Please come with” you say to your double “your abilities and powers could make a difference.”

“No” she says, looking away “The Lord of Life could attack at any time” she says “and even if he doesn’t, I still have a long way to go in uniting the Tribal Lands.”

Well, you’ve heard weaker excuses....

“Why do you think *our*” you place a slight stress on the word “mother would judge you?”

She hugs Sofia tighter, as if seeking comfort from her embrace, Sofia gives you a warning look.

“Look at me” says your double “how could she not judge me?”

“I could turn you back” you offer “I’m not sure why you became a demon, but I could try reversing it – no strings attached.”

Your double looks conflicted and says “I need to think about it, anyway” she adds “Look at what I did before – I created a person just so I wasn’t alone, I made a thinking being just for my own selfish desires.”

Sofia kisses her on the cheek and whispers to her “don’t apologise for that.”

“And” you double continues, after smiling fondly at Sofia “I enslaved people – people close to you” she says “though I let them go. And the black dragon Xerfinzes is still under my control.”

“We all make mistakes” you say “I’m not proud of every decision I ever made.”

“Well I am a walking mistake!” snaps your double “A fake angel created by a monster to torment you – do you have any idea what I would have done to Isla when we first me, if I had won?!”

“But you didn’t” you point out “And I don’t think our mother would turn you away because of any of that.”

“We’ll see” says your double, apparently not convinced, she breaks the hug with Sofia “besides, I really do have a lot on my plate with the orcs and beastmen, so far it’s just been small tribes, but sooner or later I will be fighting those ruled by demons and dragons and dark gods, then we’ll really find out how tough I am.”

“Well” you say “If you’re dead set on staying, perhaps you could do me a favour?”

“Like what?” she asks, seemingly surprised you’d ask.

“Look after my realm whilst I’m away” you say “On a temporary basis of course.”

She takes a step back “You’d trust me with that?” she asks, almost a whisper

“I’m willing to give you a chance” you say “you deserve it.”

She looks down at the ground and then up at you “Ok” she says “As long as everyone else is ok with it.” You know she doesn’t mean the king and barons: you’ll need to make sure Sofia, Jal and Isla are ok with it.

“Anyway” she says dismissively “Until you decide on a plan for Hell, this is all speculative, was there anything else you wanted to discuss?”

>That’s all (leave)
>Yes (what?)

>>36021214
>That’s all (leave)

>>36021214
>That’s all (leave)
>Yes (what?)
I pick all the options. Just for you Pally.

>>36021214
>Yes, let us spar so I can get stronger.

>>36021214
"For now, Oh and, are you okay with my contacting you via our *link*, or should I use a more conventional mean of communication?

>>36021279
Oh, I actually do like that idea. I'll second

>>36021214
>>36021283
>"For now, Oh and, are you okay with my contacting you via our *link*, or should I use a more conventional mean of communication?
>My offer, regarding the visits still stands of course, I will talk with Jal and Sofia.
Some stuff happened since then

>>36021372
Don't forget that we need to talk with Isla, albeit about something else.

She kind of ran off crying when we wouldn't take her with us on this visit.

>>36021404
Thats completly seperate from this though.

>>36021429
I know, but I still want to bring it up, just in case people forgot.

“How about we spar” you say to your double, assuming a fighting stance “since you’re worried about how tough you are, let’s test that.”

She looks taken aback, and then grins: mirroring your stance “Ok” she says “how do you want to play this?”

Sofia looks at the two of you like you just went mad.

Who?
>Just you and me
>I can handle you and Sofia, at the same time

Rules?
>Anything goes
>No spells
>No powers
>No weapons
>Put some clothes on
>Other rules (what?)

hm. Now we don't really know what the fuck the Lord of Life had planned and what the trap is, or why the double became a demon.

Way to go.

>>36021525
>Just you and me
>Anything goes

>>36021525
>Just you and me
>Anything goes

>>36021535
The trap is what turned her into a demon and alerted the Lord of Life.

>>36021525
>Just you and me
>Anything goes
>Put some clothes on

>>36021535
The trap was the transformation into a demon if we try to use redeeming touch on her. The point was to make the redemption impossible with redeeming touch, probably because he can't get that redemption can get done perfectly fine without.

Unrelated: Do players (such as Autism Anon) want to spend XP for Duplicate Sireyi? or leave it up to QM?

>>36021525
>Put some clothes on

>>36021625
It would be interesting to do that on our own. Since we keep switching to her anway.

>>36021625
Hmmm... I'm sure AA could (if he wanted) build D Sireyi to compliment Sireyi. That could actually be rather helpful. Also you are giving us a lot more control over her than I originally expected so I'd vote for player control

>>36021525
>Just you and me
>Put some clothes on
>Anything goes

But nothing that will maim or leave serious permanent injuries on either of us or the surrounding environment.

How exactly do we keep our spells from killing eachother? Can we choose for non-lethal damage in this?

>>36021746
We don't. Looks like we may just "accidentally" take care of this whole snafu.

“Just you and me” you say “anything goes” you give her a critical look “but put some clothes on, please, I don’t want to have to explain to Jal why I agreed to wrestle my twin naked.”

You double gives you a flat look as Sofia snorts in amusement; casting a spell to teleport away, your double disappears. You note that she can’t cast that as fast as you can.

Whilst she’s fetching clothes you talk to Sofia “So how are things going, really?” you ask.

She shrugs “well enough I suppose, orcs aren’t so bad once you get used to the smell, beastmen don’t believe females are good for anything except, y’know, but they have learned to respect us both the hard way.”

“And you” you ask “Are you happy?”

Sofia hugs herself “honestly?” she says “Not really – oh don’t get me wrong, your sister is being as helpful as she can but...I miss Jal, I miss Vivi and Mili, I miss...me.”

“I’m working on that” you say laying a hand on her should “I don’t think it’s fair that you can’t see them, but I’ll need to speak to everyone first, and” you add in a lighter tone “how do you think Jal will react when she sees two Sofia’s?”

Sofia laughs “Yeah” she says “you should bet her that she has to do the castle laundry for a month if you can shock her, she’d go for that.”

“Or” she adds, warming to the topic “that if you can make her blush, she has to-”

“Well” says your double, popping back “Are we doing this, or what?”

She’s dressed in heavy black armour that makes her look bulkier than you, and more intimidating.

“Sofia” you say, turning to face your double “If you’d do us the honour of judging.”

“Sure” she says, stepping back to give you some room “no flying away so far I can’t see you – and if I tell you to stop, you stop.”

“Right” you both agree. And then it’s on!

Your double starts casting a spell. You’re only 6 or so paces apart. You have your halberd but it seems she didn’t bother with a weapon.

>Wait to see what she’s casting
>Melee (halbard)
>Use power (what?)
>Cast Spell (what?)
>Other

Waiting means you get a chance to see what spell it is, but then you only have a limited time to take an action until she finishes the spell.

>>36022027
>Melee (halbard)

>>36022027
>Anti-magic field
>and then close in on her
lets use that lack of weapon on her

>>36022027
Spell
>spell-turning

>>36022096
She isn't locked down at all, she'll just fly out of it, same as the last time someone cast Anti-magic field.

>>36022118
>She isn't locked down at all
Who talked about locked down?
If she flies out, nothing happens because she still can't cast anything at us in the AM field.

>>36022150
She won't fly into the AM field, she'll just put a Forcecage around it.

We can't teleport out due to the AM field, she wins by default.

>>36022229
You can't put a forcecage into a aAM field, and since it is ours, we can just release it whenever we want.

Awaiting tie-break

>>36022281
Breaking in favor of Spell Turning.

Spell-Turning it is, roll Willpower 1d20+16 to represent you trying to cast your spell before she finishes hers.

Rolled 14 + 16 (1d20 + 16)

>>36022314

Rolled 16 + 16 (1d20 + 16)

>>36022314

Rolled 18 + 16 (1d20 + 16)

>>36022314

Rolled 1 (1d8)

Don't mind me, just rolling something.

>>36022322
>>36022353
>>36022369
It goes up by 2 each time. this pleases me.

Rolled 1 (1d8)

You consider using antimagic against her before settling on spell-turning. If she wants to start off with magic, that’s just fine by you.

You cast your spell and a near-invisible sheen surrounds you. She finishes hers and a spray of multi-hued light shots from her hands and dances around you, before being reflected back at her. She curses and tries to dive out of the way but one bean of light hits her and her armour heats and deforms under its touch as she grunts in pain.

Still, she rolls to her feet, only slightly wounded and narrows her eyes at you, casting another spell, a different one this time.

>Wait to see what she’s casting
>Melee (halberd)
>Use power (what?)
>Cast Spell (what?)
>Other

>>36022486
>Melee (halberd)
GEEK THE MAGE!

>>36022486
>blinding breath weapon

>>36022486
Spell
>Missile Storm: Fires a large number of magic missiles at an area; number fired increases with Willpower.

>>36022486
>blinding breath weapon
she doesn't have those, if I remember right

You know, we need to clone Jal for Sofia and Double. But not the children.

They will have to make their own children and choose a new name, or else they will forever be just clones.

Blinding Breath Weapon it is.

Vote on extra Arcane energy used (if any), average of 3 votes used, extra AE increases the DC to resist blindness.

>>36022595
>we need to clone Jal for Sofia and Double
I don't think there is a 'need' to do that. It might happen, but its between the SireyiNotValyenya, Jal and the two Sofias if they want that. Maybe Jal and our Sofia are up for sharing.

>>36022586
She does have our draconic powers, she just can't develop them further.

>>36022595
Our sister is already feeling kind of wretched about cloning Sofia, I'm not sure if she'd be willing to clone Jal.

We also don't have any real need or significant reason to do that.

>>36022631
10

>>36022631
15
No roll?

>>36022631
>13

>>36022696
Not for this, no

This time your spells finish simultaneously, as a barrier of force surrounds your double you breathe a gout of black acid all over her. It washes over her and she simply stands there and takes it without a sound.

[AE 51/71]

When you are finished she is unharmed, but is blinking her eyes rapidly and waving her hand in front of her face “clever” she growls “very clever.”

She takes flight and heads upwards to a height of about 50ft feet and yells “Sofia, get some distance!” and starts casting another spell.

>Wait to see what she’s casting
>Melee (halberd)
>Use power (what?)
>Cast Spell (what?)
>Other

>>36022822
Spell
>Missile Storm: Fires a large number of magic missiles at an area; number fired increases with Willpower.
I bet shes doing it too.

>>36022853
If I had to guess, I'd say she's using Meteor Swarm.

>>36022822
>dimension door next to her

>>36022853
either that or more likely meteor swarm

>>36022822
>teleport in melee range

>>36022871
>>36022879
I like you two. That makes more sense.
I'll change to >>36022879
that'll be interesting.

>>36022822
>Instant Transmission behind her

Dimension Door next to her it is.

Once there, do you?

>Attack her with Halberd
>Threaten her to make the point
>Other (what?)

>>36022972
>Attack her with Halberd
Come on, she will not react well to a threat

>>36022972
>Thwack her in the head with the side of our halberd

>>36022972
>Threaten her to make the point
I don't want to wound her, that might hurt her standing with her new empire.

>>36022972
To clarify, threatening would mean we show off that we could've seriously hurt her without actually doing that, rather than just a verbal threat, right?

>>36022972
>>36022995
Changing to
>>36022991
That seems sensible.

>>36022972
>Attack her with Halberd

>>36022995
She could heal from almost injuries. I doubt thats a problem

>>36022972
>Threaten her to make the point
Give her a demonstrative smack on the ass with the side of our halberd.

>>36022972
>Anons used Dimension Door
>Teleport is (R)
>Dimension Door isn't
Why.

>>36023013
Yeah, like poking her with your halberd but not actually trying to hurt her, just proving you *could* hurt her if you want to.

LOL I was going to argue that we need to show her that we can be viscous when necessary, but then i realized it isn't necessary right now

>>36023042
Resource efficency. She is far away, and using a area spell, so its nothing instant like A-MF. So we got more than enough time to cast our door.
We are making a point here.

ok, roll 1d20+11 to give her a thump with the blunt end.

Rolled 18 + 11 (1d20 + 11)

>>36023117

Rolled 2 + 11 (1d20 + 11)

>>36023117

Rolled 7 + 11 (1d20 + 11)

>>36023117

As your double prepares what you think is some sort of area effect spell you cast your own, stepping through a doorway created by your spell to appear behind her.

As you do explosive fireballs cascade from her hands, tearing up the ground you were standing on, as well as quite a large area around that.

Sofia yells in outrage and dives behind a boulder – that is later blackened and cracked by a fireball.

As your double waits and tries to figure out if she got you, you slam the butt of your halberd into the back of her head; she drops halfway to the ground before catching herself and flying away from you, coming back around to retaliate, a snarl on her face and lightning dancing on her hands.

“Game over!” yells Sofia “Game over! Burning the referee is disqualification – whichever one of you cast the *blow everything up* spell just lost!”

“Your match” says your double, conceding with a frown on her face “seems I have a few things to practise.” She glides past you, turning her head as if trying to find you.

>Taunt
>Congratulate
>Fix her sight
>Other (what?)

>>36023218
>Fix her sight
>You should work on your defense

>>36023218
>Fix her sight
Congratulating her would be just taunting, we completly showed her up here. Maybe offer some friendly advice she should stop telegraphing her spells.

>>36023218
>Fix her sight
>Other (what?)

Wish her luck. If she asks, just nod our head towards Sofia.

I'd say a few things about collateral damage and shit, but I think she's going to get an earful and more of that from Sofia.

>>36023218
>Offer to fix her sight

>>36023218
>"Strong, but slow."
>Readjust her helmet.

>>36023218
>Fix her sight
>Good match

You cast your own spell, restoring her vision, she turns to face you “remember” you say “don’t neglect your defences, as tough as you are, you’re not invulnerable, and” you add “stop making your spells so obvious – get used to casting a few of them quickly”.

“Right” she says with a nod, the two of you descending.

On the ground, Sofia is waiting, an unhappy look on her face “You” she says, grabbing your duplicate by the arm “are crazy, what were you thinking...”

As Sofia berates your double, that seems like your cue to leave. You give them a few minutes and then make your goodbyes, arranging to check in with them regularly.

---

Back at your keep, you have a lot to think about, and a lot to do. You said you’d talk to Sofia, Jal and Isla about your double and the other Sofia seeing the children. Isla also seemed upset about something. You need to talk to your allies about going to Hell, as well as figure out a plan. And finally, Isla, Shahulzer and Velya might have information about Hell that helps you plan

>Talk to fiancées about access to the kids
>Talk to Isla alone
>Talk to Isla and Shahulzer about Hell
>Talk to Velya about Hell
>Start planning expedition to Hell
>Other (what?)

Paladin
>Divine Shield 2 -10 PXP
>Doctrine of Velya 2 -2 PXP -4 GXP

Angel
>Angel's Sight 2 -5 AXP
>Angel's Sight 3 -7 AXP
>See the Unseen -5 AXP
>Seraphic Dragon -6 AXP
>Angelic Might +3 -9 AXP
>Angelic Speed +3 -9 AXP
>Angelic Toughness +3 -9 AXP
>Angelic Charm +1 -2 AXP
>Apotheosis -20 AXP
>Angel's Lantern: Eclipsing Light -4 AXP
>Angel's Lantern: Hardened Lantern -4 AXP
>Angel's Lantern: Arcane Spell Lantern -4 AXP
>Summon Storm -4 AXP
>Control Storm -4 AXP
>Eye of the Storm -4 AXP
>Calm as a Summer's Breeze, Furious as a Raging Storm -4 AXP

General
>Fellowship +4 -12 GXP
>Mystical Martial Art: Living Storm (1+2) -12 GXP
>Huge Dragon Form -10 GXP
>Spells (L5): Teleportation Circle, Soul Bind

This was delayed for a lot of *stupid* reasons.

If there's anything you don't like, want to hear the reasoning behind or anything like that, feel free to tell me about it.

Written under the assumption of exchanging 7 DP for 70 AXP, but I can change that if necessary.

>>36023456
Thanks for the hard work

>>36023450
>Talk to fiancées about access to the kids
probably the most drama free

>>36023450
>Talk to Isla alone

>>36023450
>Talk to Isla alone
This first, then talking about visitation rights.

>>36023450
>Talk to fiancées about access to the kids


>>36023456
Looks great. Thanks as always for your hard work AA. Its appreciated

>>36023456
>Mystical Martial Art: Living Storm (1+2) -12 GXP
You are the best AA! I love you forever!

>>36023456
Just for clarification, does Calm as Summers Breeze, also applay to a storm we use with Eye of the Storm? So our allies don't get hit by its lightning anymore?

>>36023456

Uh, nice list.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

1 - kids
2 - isla

this a roll not vote

>>36023456
Static Fist: With a powerful jolt of energy, you stun your opponent. By spending 1 Arcane Energy when you make a melee attack your foe takes a penalty to all d20 rolls equal to your Will modifier, for the rest of the combat.
Thats kinda Op, with our massive Will mod, we basically cripple any opponent.

So anons, I was thinking. Perhaps we could refer to Duplicate Sireyi as Direyi. I'm thinking we simply treat her, in character, as a twin to us and just have slightly different names.

>>36023706
Alternates could of course be some sort of variation of Sireyi's name.
>Sireyu
>Sireya
>Dirayi
etc, etc.

I feel that giving her an entirely new name rejects the fact that she IS us, and as such rejects her. We should treat her as a sister, a true sister, rather than some completely new entity.

>>36023706
I see no particular problem in refering to her as Sireyi. And make a appropriate clarification if needed.
In-story, I would advocate just using whatever name she prefers, which is currently Sireyi.

>>36023691
Well, there's a Necromancy spell called Curse that does much the same thing, but -10 instead of -16.

May need to increase the cost.

>>36023645
It's supposed to make it so Eye of the Storm can be safely used around allies and provides them with some moderate buffs when doing so, if that's what you're asking.

>>36023706
How 'bout "Chocolate Thundah"?

Rolled 2 (1d2)

You promised your double and the other Sofia you’d talk to your family about them being able to see the kids.

You gather Sofia, Isla and Jal together and explain what happened to you, as well as how much your double and the other Sofia miss everything; and the kids in particular.

“So” you conclude “I said I’d talk to you - to see if you were ok with them seeing Mili and Vivi, I know it would mean a lot to them and I can’t help but feel that this could really help keep them on the right path, but I won’t force the issue.”

You look around.

“Uh uh” says Isla emphatically, folding her arms and shaking her head “no way, that thing is dangerous and shouldn’t be allowed near the children at all.”

Sofia looks at Isla curiously before giving her response “How would this work?” she asks.

“I was thinking supervised visits” you say, “with us there, maybe the angels too, I wasn’t planning on just letting them come and take Mili and Vivi.”

Jal shrugs “Don’t see the problem” she says “this girl and her friend are just you an Sof with a new lick o’paint, I trusts ya with me sprog, so I dun see a reason she’d half-inch ‘em.”

“How can you say that?!” demands Isla, turning on Jal “That monster is evil! Are you blind?”

“Hey now” says Sofia, as Jal retorts “Not *yer* kid Isla.”

>Let them sort it out
>Try to make peace
>Take Isla’s side
>Take Jal’s side
>Other

>>36023912
>Try to make peace
This is why I wanted to settle Isla's problem with Dark Sireyi first.

>>36023912
>Try to make peace
>Isla, she is certainly not evil. In fact, she's my Paladin.

>>36023851
Ah yes, that was what I was asking, sorry for being unclear.

The thing with Static fist is that it scales with our willpower, and we have a lot of stuff that can increase that, especially with the new angelic form.

>Try to make peace
>Take Jal’s side
I'm not even sure why Isla disagrees with Jal here, its not her kids at all. Its solely Sofia and Jals business.

>find out whats up Isla's bum to make her so cranky

>>36023912
>Try to make peace
>She is not evil. She could have hurt me, us terribly, but she choose a better way out of her own strength, she falters but she truly tries to be better than what she was made.

It would be OOC to take anyones side, although I personally strongly agree with Jal, its not, in fact Islas kids.

ok, roll Fellowship 1d20+21 to calm things down.

Angel Voice?

Y/N

Rolled 17 + 21 (1d20 + 21)

>>36024117
Nah.

Rolled 12 + 21 (1d20 + 21)

>>36024117
>N

Rolled 18 + 21 (1d20 + 21)

>>36024117
Y

“Now now” you interject, interrupting before things can get too heated “There’s no reason for any arguments with each other, Jal” you say “If we’re all going to be together, Isla should have a chance to be heard, even if they’re not her kids” to Isla you add “Isla, whatever your problems with my double, don’t take it out on Jal, it’s not her fault.”

They both look a little shame-faced, Isla apologises first “Sorry Jal” she says “I guess I don’t think so clearly when she’s involved.” She gives Jal a quick hug “Forgive me?”

“Yeah” says Jal, returning the hug “I know you’re just looking out fer the lil’ tyke, no ‘ard feelings.”

“Well I think that settles it” says Sofia, looking at both of them “limited visits with supervision to start, after that, we’ll see?”

“Best girl is right” says Jal “playtime wi’ chappy-roans yeah”

“Ok” says Isla “I guess Jal’s right” she adds “Vivi isn’t my kid.” She gives you a meaningful look that Jal picks up on.

Sofia rolls her eyes and Isla blushes as Jal rubs a hand across Isla’s stomach “What you two haven’t even started yet” she winks at you “Don’t sound like yer Sireyi, yer usually work faster than this.”

Reaction?
>Get embarrassed
>Can’t fluster me Jal
>Other

Next
>Talk with the girls about another topic (what?)
>Talk to Isla in private
>Talk to Isla and Shahulzer about Hell
>Talk to Velya about Hell
>Start planning expedition to Hell
>Other (what?)

>>36024343
>Get embarrassed

>Talk to Isla in private

>>36024343
>Get embarrassed
>Talk to Isla in private

>>36024343
>Can’t fluster me Jal
We are getting stronger
Break

>Talk to Isla in private

>>36024343
>Can’t flust-
>Get embarrassed
>Talk to Isla in private

>>36024343
>Can’t fluster me Jal
>Talk to Isla in private

“You can’t fluster me that easily Jal” you say, as your cheeks begin to warm.

“Oh yeah?” says Jal, embracing Isla from behind, her hands playing up and down Isla’s front as Sofia looks on in amusement and Isla blushes fiercely “Seem ter me it was just this morning Isla was playing wi’ Vivi wi such a motherly look in her eyes, c’mon Isla” breathes Jal in her ear “Tell us you’d say *no* if Sireyi offered to let yer have a lil angel of yer own right now – I mean sure it takes ‘alf the fun out of it, but plenty of time ter make up for that” Jal begins to nibble on Isla’s ear as Isla’s face flames red and she closes her eyes, leaning back into Jal.

“Do you have to do that here” you say, the four of you in one of the keeps meeting rooms “I mean, you have a perfectly private bedroom” you scold Jal, keeping a grip on your blush, for now.

Jal just winks at you “’ere” she says “the bedroom, the stairs, tha battlements, lotsa places we can get tergetha later me luv, it’s yer keep after all, only right we get to explore the fortress just as thorough as we explore yer own gatehouse.”

Yeah ok, that’ll do it. Your face glows red as you gasp out “Thanks for that imagery Jal” you try and stay on track as Sofia laughs at you “But I really need Isla in private right now” Sofia starts choking as Jal grins and Isla’s eyes snap open, you correct yourself “I mean I need to talk to Isla in private, because we have a lot to talk about, so that’s what the two of us will be doing in private, talking.”

Jal and Sofia leaving the room, both giggling, as Isla stands there nervously, looking at you. You take a deep breath, Jal always knows how to into you- you mean, get under your skin- you mean, Oh Velya!

You turn to Isla, ready to talk about...

>What upset her earlier
>Why she hates your double
>What does she think about having children?
>Other topic (what?)

>>36024862
>What upset her earlier
>Why she hates your double
>What does she think about having children?

>>36024862
>What upset her earlier
>Why she hates your double

>>36024862
>What upset her earlier
>Why she hates your double
>What does she think about having children?
I suppose we should find out what she actually thinks about kids. It has to suck that she doesn't have one of her own.

>>36024862
What upset her earlier
>Why she hates your double
>What does she think about having children?

“Isla” you say “when I was heading out to see my double earlier you seemed really upset, want to talk about it?”

“Yeah” says Isla, pinching the bridge of her nose and pushing her glasses up, “I just, I was seized by this fear that I’d never see you again if you went there, it was so strong like something had punched me in the gut. I don’t know where it came from but it disappeared minutes before you came back. I don’t know if it’s just nerves, or some effect of the tome I read or what.” She looks at you, a little embarrassed “Sorry if I freaked you out”

“It’s ok” you reassure her “a little fear is understandable – I mean, an apparition of the Lord of Life showed up and I scattered it as soon as I could...but if I hadn’t who knows what might have happened?”

“Yeah” says Isla nodding.

“And” you add, watching her carefully “That’s not even counting how my double could have taken the news I gave her” there you go, as soon as you mention your double, Isla tenses up.

“Right” she agrees “no telling.”

“About her” you ask gently “Why does she scare you so much Isla?”

Isla freezes, then relaxes, a little “That obvious huh?” she asks.

“Only to those who know you” you say.

Isla’s reply is a while in coming “The first thing she said to me” says Isla “was a threat to hurt me, and she sounded exactly like you...they say those closest to you are those that can hurt you the most. I’ve been having nightmares occasionally about...about being close to you” she blushes and then rushes on “only suddenly it’s her, and she starts hurting me.”

“Hey” you say, hugging her “I’m not her – you know that for sure because of the tattoos you created” you say “You’re a genius” you look down into her eyes as she stares up at you, looking vulnerable and desperately wanting reassurance “besides” you add “She is changing, she’s not what she was – she might have started out cruel, being created by the Lord of Life, but she’s becoming her own person.”

“I guess” says Isla, hugging you back, as tightly as she can “I guess I could get over my fear of her, maybe, as long as I’m not alone with her.”

“We’ll work something out” you promise, as Isla lays her head on your shoulder.

“Speaking of working things out” you say, trying to sound casual “About what Jal said....” you leave it hanging.

Isla snorts “Jal says lots of things” she says “I seem to recall her asking if you wanted to have sex on the battlements.”

“Ah” you say, blushing, glad Isla can’t see your face “I mean specifically about children.”

Isla raises her head and looks you in the eyes “Can’t you guess?” she says, smiling as you blush.

“I wouldn’t want to be presumptuous” you say.

Isla giggles “Ok, Sireyi, I’ll make it plain: yes I want to have your child, more than one maybe, some day, I just worry if it’s the right time – Salvastis, the Lord of Life, there’s always going to be some crisis isn’t there?”

“We do live in turbulent times” you agree.

“So” says Isla, trailing a finger along your collarbone and avoiding eye-contact “What are your thoughts about us and children.”

>It’s your decision
>After we get married
>When we’re all safer (with no looming apocalypses)
>I’m ok with the children I have, no more
>Other

>>36025468
>It’s your decision
>After we get married
There will very likely always be a apocalypse looming. We got the other two in the midst of a invasion and transplanar evacuation.

>>36025468
>It’s your decision
We are going away and we may die. Its up to her if she wants a child NOW rather than after we leave on a journey we may not survive.

>>36025468
>After we get married

>>36025468
>It’s your decision

>>36025468
>It’s your decision
>After we get married

>>36025468
>would it bo selfish of me to leave an unborn child behind when I head into hell? I know most of you would be ok taking that risk but when I know what your answer might be it seems like I'm taking advatage of that.

>>36025712
Thats a good question to ask.

>>36025797
Thankyou kind anon

“I think” you say carefully “That it’s your decision”.

Isla raises an eyebrow at you “Oh really?”

“Yes” you say.

“Why?” she asks

You sigh “Ok, here it is: I’m not the best parent” you say. As Isla opens her mouth to protest you clarify “Oh I love my children and I’d spend every spare moment with them, but as a paladin, and now a goddess, there will always be some crisis, some mission, some problem for me to fix, I simply won’t have the time to raise them properly, so I think children are your decision” you say “because you, and Sofia, and Jal, will be the ones doing most of the parenting.”

Isla nods “Ok, I can understand your reasons, so it’s up to me....”

“After we get married” you say, interrupting her train of thought, as Isla gives you a mulish look you say “yes, I know, Vivi and Mili, though I love them, were not planned. This mission into Hell is going to be risky for everyone. Would it be selfish of me to leave an unborn child behind when I head into hell?”

“I see your points” says Isla “and that gives me time to think”, she grins up at you impishly “So my choice huh?”

“Of course” you say

“And Sofia’s and Jals” she says “For them”

“We haven’t really discussed it” you say “But probably, yes.”

Isla’s smile widens “You’ll need to get some new clothes” she says.

“Why?” you ask “For the wedding?” you’re not sure where she’s going with this.

“No silly” she says “For when you’re carrying our child.”

“Wait a second” you say “I never agreed to tha-”

---

And on that note the thread ends.

Sorry about the short thread, but it’s 2am here.

And apologies for magical realm: but it was a conversation that was going to happen sooner or later.

You’ve all been great players; thank you for playing.

I leave you with the following topic for discussion: I intend to let players pick Duplicate Sireyi (and Sofia’s) abilities. Sireyi has 210XP to spend, Sofia half that.

What powers/abilities should an empress and her warlord pick up?

Next thread will be at least a week away, exact date to be determined, I will post 24 hour warning and 1 hour warning as usual.

I’ll stay for 15-20 mins for questions as usual.

>>36026175
Thanks for running Pally. It was a great thread. Have a good night

>>36026175
>And apologies for magical realm
Thats a bit late.
In all seriousness though.

Do we have access to all the abilities sireyi has access to? Excluding the dragon ones, obviously.

>>36026145
>>36026175
Can we speed up child birth so we could get back to duty faster if we did agree to this? Could we make it so Isla could breast feed?

>>36026175
>>36026277
Ah forgot, Thanks for running, as always, of course.
Looking forward to our Expedition to Hell.

>>36026277
excluding dragon abilities and those powered by/reliant upon deific power, yes.

And you could get access to dragon ones - just need to get a dragon familiar.

>>36026284
>Can we speed up child birth
Yes we can. To 1 month.
I don't agree with Sireyi carrying the child though. But we can shorten it tremendously.

>>36026284
Both are possible, or you could do what noble mothers often do and hire a wet nurse.

>>36026175
Thanks for running Pally. Have a good night.

Considering the looming threat of the Lords of Life, I fear we will have to disappoint Isla, Sireyi can't afford that for a month. I don't even want to think what exposure to the kind of stuff they use could do to a unborn child.

>>36026175
“No silly” she says “For when you’re carrying our child.”
Top kek

>>36026418
We've gone quite a while without having to worry about the Lord of Life itself; it's not going to suddenly be on our doorstep.

We can definitely take a month off, we've done it before and consistently had the option to do so, it isn't going to fuck us over.

>>36026344
I agree It's a risk we should avoid but I wanted to see what we would be saying no to. I don't like the odds of Sireyi going a month without a fight that the baby would be at risk in.

>>36026495
We had interruptions several times actually. And the Lords of Life thing is going to become more urgent every day. A while ago they decided to release their super plaque, or whatever we decided on, once we leave hell, things are going to become busy, I'm not going to vote on something in the assumption the QM bends stuff our way and lets actions not have appropriate consequences. And taking us a month out of the fight, is a huge risk.

great thread Pally! thanks for running!

>>36026603
It's still nowhere near being an immediate problem, given that there's most of a continent in between us and it's not proceeding at an absurdly fast rate.

Hell doesn't automatically mean things are going to step up. If anything it means we'll get a breather after it.

He doesn't need to bend things our way.

We have our now-friendly sister, her perpetually-growing army and an entire host of angels to cover for us.

We don't need to do everything ourselves and we can afford to take a month off.


Don't forget that Hanandrirac is going to be trying to kill the mother of the child to prevent it from being born, no matter who it is.

There's a substantial chance Isla will die because of that if we're off doing things while she's carrying a child, so we'll probably need to take a month off anyway, assuming we're still operating in your universe, where anything Sireyi doesn't do herself is doomed to fail.

So, is there any way we can combine clone souls together?

>>36023456

There being no objections to AA's xp suggestions, I'll be using them.

>>36032840

Have fun on vacation OP

Loved the thread