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Jason, for your player list, Al has claimed a male from 4. Also, can you put the character or player's name next to their character?

The person who posted the very first post in a topic can change the name. In the Reckoner's RPG sub forum of the Role-Playing forum.

There's also the problem of killing a hundred or so powerful Radiants. I don't know about you, but I don't think anyone has a chance at that. Except maybe Nale.

Aonar, here Jason said that you can choose. I would also like an answer to the second question though.

Are all these Epics on the Google Doc somewhere or do you just have them? I can't remember seeing this one. Wow… Um, Astoria's going to be quite the place. I have a brief Electro post ready, but I'm going to wait to post it until I have Max's response too. Electro is getting darker, so don't be surprised by what happens... Joe, that won't conflict with Corpsemaker's orders will it? Electro is just going to have a brief walk out in the town.

Course I'm in for this. Sign Mil up. He's a District 7 tribute.

An anniversary game? That's cool! Thanks, Wyrm! I really enjoyed this game. And good job to all those who played, especially Mek and Eoldren. I'm echoing Meta, but you two did really good for your first game.

Who's is that?

Not sure if typo or very good pun.

Are going to have an Empire Civil War? Are all the Epics going to take sides?

Lightwards hates you.

It worked for me a minute ago, but now it doesn't.

She actually is pretty badchull, now that I think about it. I like the Shadow series more than the Ender continuation, and I've heard that most people do. I only caught that phrase because I'm rereading that right now.

It's from Ender's Game. Well, more specifically, from Ender's Shadow.

I would say that we could do either. Arthur, may I suggest that you make one question thread first to get the discussion going? That way, we can get more people involved in actual discussion and it may spark ideas.

Achilles. Does anyone else get this reference? It's not so much fantasy, but Sci-Fi. So, what particularly are we waiting for in each RP? I'm working on Max's reply, I know, but what else is going on besides the meeting? Who would go next in the Dalles?

In like four months. At the earliest. Unless Brandon does another Q&A. Kobold is so far ahead of everyone.

Travis stays in TT, but during the day goes around the city, taking pictures. Some in the Dominion, some outside. Timeport, for example, could've been photographed on his way to Chi.

This is very interesting. I'd be interested, though I don't know how much I'd have to say. I'll be watching this thread for sure though.

I'll edit his name in, but he'll be one of the vague ones. I like him too, so… He's the most human Epic I write, aside from maybe Edgerunner. Would he really be listening to them? He can find some of the more permanent spies, but some, like Travis, sneak into the area and snap photos and info on minuscule cameras and mobiles. Wow. That'd be a very…weird relationship. Wow, I like those a lot better. That'd be so much easier.

Dang it! I knew I was forgetting someone. Um, should I edit his name in or just leave it? When did Timeport join? Pretty much. Flashpoint's lonely. Flashpoint is also the more human one and more friendly. He's going to start befriending the officers more. He already has their respect and respects them, but now it's going to increase. Except when corruption is at it's highest. Thanks. Wow… I didn't even see that.

Altermind left a hallucination that appeared to be sitting normally, looking at Lightwards, while he examined the room. He noticed some bloodstains on the carpet and walls. Lightwards was a messy man. The professor had probably left the stains to mark his territory, just like an animal. The one shattered window had shards of glass still surrounding it. Otherwise, the house was clean. Lightwards probably hadnt spent much time here. "Welcome," Altermind heard Lightwards say from the table. Altermind went back to his seat to participate. "I'm sure you all know who I am. This is her majesty Lucentia, here to aide us in the fight against CorpseMaker. Across the table is my lieutenant Aldo the Enigmatic, with his assistant Cricket." Lucentia was a woman with an austere, proud look to her. She wore a black dress, and, more interestingly, had one arm created completely of diamond. Considering her name, Altermind deduced that she was likely the Diamond Queen who ruled over Astoria. She deserved some respect, though her arrogance apparent in her posture ruined it for Altermind. Her strength was admirable, in any case. Aldo grinned as Altermind scoffed mentally at his outrageous getup. He took the style of the old magicians and performers who, even just before Calamity, were laughed at. The street magician look only served to show Altermind that he belonged, most definitely, with this group of wackos that occupied the museum. The woman next to him, Cricket, wore nondescript clothing and, aside from the name, the only thing to manifest her Epicness was a cricket tattoo on her thigh. All in all, a decent, if small, group of Epics. The Queen and the necromancer at least were powerful enough to pose a threat. The other two likely didn't. Lightwards smiled, "Everyone, feel free to take a seat. Take a complimentary cupcake, introduce yourself... and then we can begin." Altermind was immediately suspicious of the cupcakes. This professor was unstable, wasn't he? He could expect Funtimes to do something like this, but Lightwards? Altermind's estimate of his mental capacity was higher than it should've been. He created an auditory hallucination for his associates. "Don't even touch one of those." Flashpoint had been eyeing them, but quickly ignored them. The other Epics were slightly confused, if the looks on their faces were any sign. They would get used to Altermind's personal instructions though. It was always strange the first time. Just as Altermind was going to introduce his partners, he was interrupted by none other than the mistress of insanity herself, Doctor Funtimes. He had seen her the one time before, in the bouncy castle, but had forgotten how crazy she was. She was followed by Traveller and a pair of regular female humans, one in black carrying a bright pink clipboard, the other dressed like a hippie. Neither seemed to be bodyguards or even armed at all. Were they servants? The one in black looked familiar. Something about her triggered recognition in Altermind's mind. He studied her, behind his illusion, trying to remember what it was. His concentration was broken as Traveller and Funtimes approached the table. The latter had placed a large bowl of pudding on the table and proceeded to turn a cupcake into whipped cream. Funtimes giggled as Altermind watched her little trick. “Okie dokie loki,” she said, as she smiled at Altermind. “We’re here. And we brought pudding! With jellybeans. Lots and lots of jellybeans.” Altermind didn't think he even needed to warn the Epics from Thoughttown not to eat that stuff. No normal person would. Except, apparently, Madam Crazy here. As the lady known as Doctor Funtimes walked in, Flashpoint was surprised to see that she was attractive. He had mentally linked her insanity with ugliness. That was not the case at all. Though, judging by the way she and the man next to her looked at each other, she was already taken. The two girls who came in behind her were also pretty, in their own ways. One a Goth, the other a hippie. Flashpoint flashed a quick grin towards them. Lightwards welcomed the new group with a smile. "Welcome and good evening, Doctor," he said. "Please, do take yourselves some seats." Some toy soldiers brought out wooden chairs and the group took their seats. The goth one was noticeably frustrated. "Altermind," Lightwards continued. "I'd like to introduce you to Doctor Funtimes and her crew. Without her, my conquests thus far would have taken far longer." Fun times it was with this woman. She had brought pudding with jelly beans. Altermind didn't even need to warn him not to touch it, Flashpoint wouldn't have eaten it even if Altermind had ordered him to. Making eye contact with Altermind, Lightwards continued, "The fellow to her left is Traveler, a teleporter of no small skill. He's a highly valuable asset to the Empire, and thus to our cause as a whole, I think you will find. In fact, I'd wager he and Sightline could learn quite a few tricks from one another. Why don't the pair of you sit down and learn about each other?" Some of the soldiers moved Traveler closer to Sightline in his blindfold. This Traveler seemed very nervous and worried about his side. Flashpoint watched him, wondering why he was so fidgety. Maybe that was what he was like when he was tense. Flashpoint knew he had his own habit of tapping his hand quickly and gently when he was tense. Surrounded by so many other Epics, some powerful ones too, definitely made him tense, so he could understand Traveler. Altermind had merely glanced at Traveler before going back to looking at Lightwards. The teleporter was weak. He could see it in the man's eyes. Traveler had no courage. He would be weak and a dumb follower. Lightwards introduced the two girls who had entered with Funtimes, "And of course, this is Funtimes' retinue. Samantha Trattner and Revolution Jones. Not Epics, but she defends them all the same." Trattner? Trattner! Samantha Trattner was that insolent fool who had turned down his offer to join Thoughttown. She had rejected him because of her imbecile of a mother. Altermind's real head swiveled to examine this girl. Ah, yes, he saw it now. She was intelligent, that was for sure, but not enough to see that what Altermind offered was the best she would get. Like always, Altermind would offer her a second chance though. A chance to see if she had matured. He would offer her entrance into his paradise one last time. He barely noticed when Lightwards began speaking again, "So once again--welcome Doctor Funtimes, and welcome to her retinue. My Warrior here shall attend your every need this evening." He did notice though, the look that appeared on Samantha Trattner's face when a middle-aged woman came out of the kitchen. She knew this woman. Altermind could use that. Lightwards's eyes were also fixated on Sam. Altermind saw in them a faint expression of amusement. He allowed himself a little grin. "Got her just today," the necromancer said. "During a visit to a certain bakery downtown. Hopefully the baker does what she's told--I'd hate to have to collect the baker in her stead." Samantha's mother was a baker, wasn't she? Lightwards had done his research then. Lightwards looked back at Altermind, finishing, "I've made the final introductions. Now... let us begin." Altermind finally spoke up. "Final introductions? I haven't even been able to name my partners here." Gesturing to each in turn, he named them, "Flashpoint, my lieutenant. Intervention and Mare. Sightline, you know, and Summoner and Smoky." "Now, I believe, the final introductions have been made," Altermind continued. The arrogant professor hadn't even bothered to ask who he was dealing with. Funtimes had apparently not liked the chairs Lightwards had provided. She changed hers into an inflatable orange bean bag with cup holders, the perfect size to fit at the table. Altermind looked at her and nodded appreciatively. "Impressive, Doctor." "We can get to business. Corpsemaker. We need to plot how we are going to fight him. He has amassed quite the team, according to my spies and informants." Altermind noticed Samantha begin scribbling on her clipboard. He decided to make sure to deal with her that way. Laying out photos Travis and his other spies had captured of each of Corpsemaker's Epics, he began to detail their powers. "Electro. The first to join recently. He was there in the bouncy castle you so wonderfully transformed, Doctor. He has electric powers enabling him to fire beans of electricity as well as some sort of scrambling of neurons. Quite powerful. He isn't invincible, but bullets don't seem to hit him when they should." He gestured to Flashpoint to debrief on the other Epics: Toymaker, Streetwise, Quota, Timeport, and Leech. He would be back to explain Upgrade. Altermind would speak to Miss Samantha. His illusion maintained the position he had been in, with regular breathing patterns and slight movements. Altermind carefully walked over behind Samantha to be able to see her clipboard. Ignoring the rude comments she had written so far, he used his telekinesis to lift the pen slightly out of her grasp. She stiffened immediately. He began writing with her pen mentally, loving the excuse to use this power more often. He wrote, Hello, Miss Trattner. Yes, I remember you. Excited to see me? Flashpoint didn't mind when Altermind let him lead the meeting. He covered Toymaker's powers, Streetwise's abilities, Quota's drainings, and Leech's powers. Each could be dangerous, but useful. The first, Toymaker, could probably be hired if paid enough. She didn't seem very supportive of Corpsemaker. Streetwise was too much of a liability. His powers ruined any chance of secrets. Altermind, seeming to be thinking deeply, suddenly spoke up again. "Doctor, would you mind fixing this problem? We wouldn't want Corpsemaker to know all about the plans we make here. Your floating museum seemed to do the trick, but I don't think we need anything too drastic here," the illusionist asked.

Sounds good. he'll be quite impressed, for sure.

I know what you mean by rote; I have to write half my post catching Altermind up. Do you want her to do that? I can write it into Altermind's post if you're going to do it. Tsk tsk, Lightwards, how rude. You didn't even give Altermind a chance to introduce his guests. Well, he's going to do it anyways.

:) Subtle foreshadowing for Sunburst at its finest.