Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but Grace is the mime...? Quote She is a "mime" yes. But the word "mime" is actually a slur directed at Silence Artists, so... I wouldn't use that word. Elgiloy roared, a torrent of wind blowing from the slit in their helmet. It was amazing how loud air could be at high speeds. And how strong, too; a few villagers went flying. "This town is under the management of the Dark Lord Selil! Tremble before his awesome power!" The Ignitis stuck a banner in the scorched ground and admired the chaos. Master will be proud of me, Elgiloy thought to themselves. They gently flicked some rubble off their shoulder and wandered over to an abandoned house that they'd razed. At their command, little metal discs began flying, each one sticking to Elgiloy's armor. They weren't sure when they'd started collecting coins. A few years, perhaps. Not too long. Long enough for their collection to be rather large though. If Elgiloy could have smiled, they would have. They'd have to organize the coins when they got home. But for now, there was fondue to be had. Edited March 29, 2021 by Shard of Thought 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 7 hours ago, Shard of Thought said: Elgiloy roared, a torrent of wind blowing from the slit in their helmet. It was amazing how loud air could be at high speeds. And how strong, too; a few villagers went flying. "This town is under the management of the Dark Lord Selil! Tremble before his awesome power!" The Ignitis stuck a banner in the scorched ground and admired the chaos. Master will be proud of me, Elgiloy thought to themselves. They gently flicked some rubble off their shoulder and wandered over to an abandoned house that they'd razed. At their command, little metal discs began flying, each one sticking to Elgiloy's armor. They weren't sure when they'd started collecting coins. A few years, perhaps. Not too long. Long enough for their collection to be rather large though. If Elgiloy could have smiled, they would have. They'd have to organize the coins when they got home. But for now, there was fondue to be had. Quote I just remember her being called that in FotT, so... yay! Characters I recognize! "Elgiloy fought and conquered the town, forcing the surrender of the people there. His kingdom steadily growing, Selil sat alone in his dark palace." Selil grinned. Finally, it was starting to sound good. "His attention turned, however, to the few prospective Narrators and Ignitises slowly building themselves a Plot inside a small car mechanics shop. Being protagonists, Selil figured he'd probably have to destroy them one day. "But, being the Dark Lord, he decided that he would wait." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Quote Yeah, it's a newer thing in worldbuilding for it to be a slur. Oh, also. Since Selil is canonically, like... one of the strongest Narrators around it's okay for him, but the Narration he used just now was extremely general. Large Narrations like that without much detail would be extremely hard for a normal Narrator to pull off and might actually kill them. Elgiloy eventually returned to the castle and their master. As they walked into the throne room, they paused to bow. "I have returned, sir. I trust you are pleased with my work?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said: Elgiloy eventually returned to the castle and their master. As they walked into the throne room, they paused to bow. "I have returned, sir. I trust you are pleased with my work?" Quote So Narration is a hard magic system? Selil wasn't exactly trying to get anything specific done. What he did was little more than set a tone. "Yeah. Good job. Care to try out the fondue machine? So far it's completely stumped the engineering team and flabbergasted the generals, so maybe it just needs someone less massively-brained to figure it out?" Selil started pacing. "Not that I'm calling you stupid, of course." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Bystander Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "But, being the Dark Lord, he decided that he would wait." Quote This accurately describes almost every bad guy ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Channelknight Fadran said: So Narration is a hard magic system? Quote Correct. If you say something with the intent of Narrating, that thing happens. And if that thing is too much for your energy to pull off, you die. Elgiloy cocked their head. "Of course," they said flatly. They wandered off to where they knew from reading Selil's mind the machine was and picked the thing up without any trouble, carrying it as easily as if it were light as air. "Where would you like me to place it, sir?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Shard of Thought said: Elgiloy cocked their head. "Of course," they said flatly. They wandered off to where they knew from reading Selil's mind the machine was and picked the thing up without any trouble, carrying it as easily as if it were light as air. "Where would you like me to place it, sir?" Quote Well if it's an intent thing, then Selil was really only Narrating what had already happened. He does that to practice, I guess. "Put it on the little table next to my throne. I can take petitions and execute chosen ones while eating infinite chocolate!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Quote That works. Elgiloy obliged and took up their place behind Selil's throne, hands behind their back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "So how do you think this thing works?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "I do believe there was an instruction manual in the closet." Eligloy produced it with Narration, handing it over. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Selil looked over it, tapping his chin as he read. "Step one: plug in the fondue machine. What does it mean by that?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "Perhaps you should Narrate the steps aloud, sir," Elgiloy suggested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "Step one: plug in the fondue machine." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Selil's Narration made up for what wasn't there. An outlet appeared in the wall, the plug extending in order to reach it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "Ah, nice!" Selil looked back at the instructions. "Step two: fill up the machine. With fondue? I thought it made the fondue!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "It does not, sir. I suggest you fill it with Narration. You likely should have Narrated its appearance as well instead of commanding me to get it. I am more than just a servant." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "No need to Narrate something you can do yourself with some good 'ol fashioned elbow grease." Selil rubbed his chin. "Though I guess by following that mentality I should've been the one to grab it. Oh well." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "Next time the opportunity for you to get off your throne comes, I will remind you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "Thanks." Selil nodded, then stood himself up. "Ugh. I'm getting flabby. Let's go terrify those new protagonists." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "If you're worried about your size, you can always change your appearance," said Elgiloy. "All of the abs with none of the work." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 "That's boring, though. Come on! Let's go terrify them." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Bystander Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just now, Channelknight Fadran said: "Thanks." Selil nodded, then stood himself up. "Ugh. I'm getting flabby. Let's go terrify those new protagonists." Quote I'm pretty sure Goob's character isn't exactly a protagonist... Also, my character is going to get really mad. She just wants to build her machines in peace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just now, Random Bystander said: Quote Too bad and too bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "That's boring, though. Come on! Let's go terrify them." "As you wish." Elgiloy followed their master. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channelknight Fadran Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just now, Shard of Thought said: "As you wish." Elgiloy followed their master. "Well now I want to watch Princess Bride again!" Selil shook his head. "No, no. Keep your head in the game, me. Let's get this done." The Dark Lord and Elgiloy both vanished from the throne room and reappeared inside the workshop. Quote Who do I need to summon? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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