Here we go again.
“This part of the System is strange,” Merril said as he took stock of everything, finally watching the giant cards as they slowly rotated around the platform.
“I have to select the cards,” Sammy said flatly, feeling emotionally drained and facing ano...
2023-07-24 22:38:48 +0000 UTC View PostEstara and the other medic rushed to the fallen man, as the priestess whispered, “I can heal a bit with a spell.” She hovered her hand over his ruined leg and a glow surrounded it, staunching the loss of blood and apparently some of the pain and injury, as his face held shock and relief. They...
2023-07-23 22:38:48 +0000 UTC View PostSammy had no words for what she saw, so she once more sent imagery to Carlisle and her other Followers, emphasizing the marchioness in the cage. As their shock and alarm fired back and information was spread, she finally sent, “Move quickly, begin any buffs — she doesn’t have long — i...
2023-07-22 23:07:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe journey into the cave was soon underway. It was an exceptionally unassuming hole in a rocky break from the general dominance of the forest, and it would be hidden and missed unless stumbled directly onto. At most, two abreast could fit through, though it widened quickly.
One hand-sized ...
2023-07-21 03:02:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe first thing Sammy thought about was Redberry, but any query was ignored, even when she expressed urgency. The nature goddess was just flat-out busy or uninterested, Sammy wasn’t sure. Probably something she should expect, but…
Frustrating! Where’s my Momma Bear when I need her...
2023-07-21 02:59:51 +0000 UTC View PostSammy peeked in the mirror as a very lightly-dressed Azure was finishing the last of packing things up into bags. Presumably, more of her things would be crammed into other boxes or crates as there wouldn’t be much room in a ‘person crate’ that would no doubt involve her being crouched or s...
2023-07-21 02:54:12 +0000 UTC View PostBefore Sammy conferred with Carlisle about the coming forest excursion (and he had been very prepared for a nighttime raid, with tons of sentries around a camp on a hill), Bast woke up uncharacteristically early and queried her through the prayer channel.
“So, Your Majesty,...
2023-07-21 02:47:49 +0000 UTC View PostI gotta be missing something here. Or he’s just a cocky dumbass. He’s not supposed to be high level according to Redberry…
Two soldiers were dragging a beaten-looking, half-unconscious man between them, who was dressed rather well despite soiling and blood, almost certainly a...
2023-07-21 02:43:45 +0000 UTC View PostPesky arcane secrets, always requiring research and mentors! Wish I could just pretend to fireblast some imaginary trees and learn how to do the real thing eventually. Wouldn’t that be more fun? YES. Though I feel like the dryads would still know, somehow, and judge me…
With ...
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2023-07-20 17:39:09 +0000 UTC View Post“Thank you, Your Majesty! I couldn’t be happier to serve you. I will dedicate my life to this and make you proud.” Estara moved up to the mirror and placed her palm on it.
Smiling, Sammy placed her palm up to the portal in match, so that it was much like they were touching. “Indeed ...
2023-07-20 16:32:24 +0000 UTC View PostSamantha… Sammy… felt a little odd after tapping into whatever she had tapped into. Surreal. It was something alien and comforting mixed together. Divinity and humanity warring within, sparring, dancing, yet in balance. If she could keep it that way, so be it. She could draw on the d...
2023-07-19 06:49:10 +0000 UTC View Post____________________________________________________________
The Precepts of Samantha
In the truth and light of the Goddess Samantha, whom the truth-seeking and dream-making are canny to seek, there is a spirit of good conduct in fellows of the order, to each other an...
2023-07-19 06:47:11 +0000 UTC View PostLord Carlisle was somewhat surprised by the news about Estara. “That slip of a girl is really coming up in the world. Very well. And is that… the same as Mystagogue, Your Majesty?”
Just as Tashome said, it’s an issue…
“No. I am planning to drop some i...
2023-07-19 06:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostSammy split the time her Followers’ sleep periods allowed between runebook cramming and deliberating about ranks and precepts. Not only did she want ranks in the cult to play with — and needed both priest and non-priest versions — she wanted codenames for any needed use outside closed doors...
2023-07-19 06:39:58 +0000 UTC View PostImmediately, Samantha felt it.
Felt an intrinsic change within her, from the domain access, from an aspect and concept of reality opening up, from the link through the class surging up, drawing her into it like an irresistible suggestion. A thousand different faces cast slightly in another ...
2023-07-19 06:34:16 +0000 UTC View PostWith Tashome staring expectantly at the mirror face of the staff, Sammy wasn’t inclined to disappoint. His instant acceptance of her was far too appealing and intriguing.
Samantha spoke with her subdued, yet epic reverb voice, “I am indeed present… in a manner of speaking. Greetings, ...
2023-07-19 06:30:09 +0000 UTC View PostWith all but one of her Followers in the midst of some form of travel, Sammy checked in on Bast and found him to be in some measure of distress. She tracked a nearby mirror, one she’d not yet accessed, and was greeted by her Follower’s back in a bedroom, as he hugged a woman who was facing it...
2023-07-19 06:28:16 +0000 UTC View PostLord Carlisle touched the mirror and recited the words with cold, firm stoicism. He meant them like a man who’d decided an oath and took them deathly serious, but certainly not from passion.
Follower conversion successful. 1 FE gained. 1 Daily FE gained (total: 14). 2023-07-19 06:10:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Her Followers other than Estara and Azure were asleep, Azure probably close to it, but she didn’t seem to need as much sleep as others, while she had also been napping during the day.
Sammy touched base with her briefly. She’d spent pretty much the entire day in the crate room and would...
2023-07-19 06:04:35 +0000 UTC View PostAs she expected, as soon as that loud sound blared, all of the other frogmen hastily departed, often from unshuttered windows, leaving the great house burning in twenty different spots and superficially looted — as well as completely wrecked.
Damn it, what can I even do, now? I was to...
2023-07-19 05:58:44 +0000 UTC View PostAfter her short-lived, extremely heroic maniacal laughter, Sammy switched over to Orswyth, who was just settling down in his personal tent. She was vaguely aware that the men had put it up for him, deliberate in not letting him strain himself physically in any way, much to his consternation. The ...
2023-07-19 05:51:21 +0000 UTC View PostWith nothing else pressing, Sammy hit up the runebook she’d been working on, of which she was on number five. She finished it what she thought was very slightly faster than the last. Meanwhile, she was refreshing buffs routinely on the likes of Dax and Merril, in such a subconscious way it was ...
2023-07-19 05:49:18 +0000 UTC View PostSir Galynth’s face only beamed more under the effects of her REX buff’s peaceful and blissful feelings. “It is like the tale of the Maiden on the Lost Waters,” he said breathlessly, “who blessed Sir Aun Azhur in his quest against the three Dragonkings. But there is a staff instead of a ...
2023-07-19 05:47:36 +0000 UTC View PostSammy immediately connected to Orswyth’s mind via the prayer vector, projecting an image of her simply being there with him, as best she could. Just so her presence was felt. “Orswyth! Can you move? Are you breathing?!”
Through that profound weakness and the distraction of th...
2023-07-19 05:46:05 +0000 UTC View PostSammy spent the morning doing a bit of flitting around, micromanaging things among her Followers. Basic checking in, making sure their REX made sense, adjusting if necessary, and helping them through the day.
Orswyth got up early and kept pressing hard down the road, but fortunately, he was...
2023-07-19 05:41:55 +0000 UTC View PostTo Sammy’s exclamation, Dax had a small, gremlin-like smile and said, “Well, his morning kitty breath could kill an ox in two seconds fla-”
“Shut the hell up, you crude imbecile!” Merril snarled. “Give me that-'' There was a brief shaking and disorienting blur of images as Merri...
2023-07-19 05:24:32 +0000 UTC View Post1 FE gained due to user belief/acknowledgment. Note: not yet a Follower.
Azure squeezed her eyes shut, head bowing downward, crying and overcome with emotion for the words delivered to her, awed and unable to speak.
To Sammy, they had been quite a bit beyond ...
2023-07-19 05:22:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe ball in the mansion was fit to go well into the night and early morning, though by appearances most exciting festivities other than private ones had ceased. It was all drinking and chatter that went on and on and on. Sammy wondered somewhat at that, then noticed some little powdery blue table...
2023-07-19 05:20:51 +0000 UTC View Post1 FE (Mirrors, Illusion) obtained from worship. Converted to Illusion FE.
1 FE (Mirrors, Illusion) obtained from worship. Converted to Illusion FE.
1 FE (Mirrors, Illusion) obtained from worship. Converted to Illusion FE....
2023-07-19 05:19:10 +0000 UTC View Post