Mailliw73

I like it. I think Lightwards and Altermind should finalize plans and then they're done. Electro and Scorch have recruitment but that's all.

Aons 4 Can't ruin my kill record of 0 can I? Breath 2 Ferring 18 Investiture 5 Lerasium 10 Preservation 10 Miles 20 Kelsier 20

Aons 6 Breath 4 Ferring 15 Investiture 7 Lerasium 10 Preservation 10

The more Lightwards talked, the more Altermind hated him. He gritted his teeth as Lightwards began, "I don't think you quite understand how rulership works. Anyone who only works with those they find worthy of their friendship will find themselves too preoccupied with their own egos to use all the resources available to them--." Altermind was staring death into Lightwards's face. If he had been CorpseMaker, Altermind could've killed Lightwards in an instant. "The Empire of Light has already accumulated a number of strong Epics. There is myself, of course--unkillable and master of all things expired. There is the woman who calls herself Doctor Funtimes--a woman who might be mad, but whose mastery over matter is a force to be admired nonetheless. There is her consort, a skilled teleporter. The newest member of our group, an energy Epic of uncommon skill and planning ability. And last but not least, there is the commander of our armies, the Epic who calls himself Nighthound--a relentless hunter, as unstoppable as he is unkillable," the professor continued. So that's who the teleporter and matter manipulator are. Altermind took in these new facts and names. He had heard of all of these from the bank turned bouncy castle and from his spies, but the energy Epic was a new one. He'd haveli make sure to learn more about him. "The power we hold is absolute. Our victory in battle is promised. I do not believe there is a power in Oregon which could hold for long against our ranks." Altermind replied, "Who promised you this victory, I'd like to know. Must've been someone with little faith in themselves. I, for one, never promise victory to anyone aside from myself. But you do have quite the team. I think," Altermind said as he took another bite of chicken, "a temporary collaboration could be feasible. An alliance is impossible, but I think both of us would benefit from working against CorpseMaker. An enemy's enemy, right?" Altermind decided that he would work with this so-called "Empire" if it would help him eliminate CorpseMaker int he process. And who knew, maybe some Epics of this Empire would die in the process. Altermind wasn't very Sad at the prospect. Particularly if that Epic was this necromancer.

...mind=blown. I'm working on an Altermind viewpoint and the I'll do Electro soon.

this is my twelfth. Wow. This game is going to be quite different. A lot of experienced, skilled players are sitting out and a lot of new players are joining. This'll definitely be interesting.

Altermind nodded minutely to Sightline who waved from behind Lightwards. Altermind was annoyed with Voidgaze's interruption and Lightwards's ignorance of Altermind. He was the one in charge, shouldn't he be the one Lightwards was talking to. Especially after proposing an alliance. "Lightwards," he said, cutting off Voidgaze's last word. "Describe these powerful Epics you work with. My friends and I," Altermind made sure to use the word friends, though only Joshua and, to an extent, Flashpoint, fit that description. "We don't just work with anyone. How can we both benefit from this alliance?" Altermind questioned. If the professor ignored him or continued bothering him, he might not be able to make an alliance last. Arrogance didn't sit well with Altermind. He would see what "powerful" Epics Lightwards was working with.

I meant that's how many I've done. And that's just my long games.

Aons 9 Breath 9 Elantris 8 Ferring 11 God King 5 Come on, don't you feel bad for these guys? Hemalurgy 9 Investiture 10 Lerasium 10 Miles 14 Rip out his gold minds. He doesn't deserve life. Preservation 10 Kelsier 20

Only three, Wyrm? Four straight games, one GM, and then another two. That's just the long games.

And what's the asterisk for?

Electro was almost giddy when Corpsemaker agreed to let him have Starscream as a pet Transformer. A robot with missiles that could transform into a jet? Who wouldn't want control of that? Once Toymaker had made it real and life-size, Electro took Starscream and climbed up to his shoulder. He had the robot walk around and went outside. He tested the missile launchers; they worked great. The houses nearby didn't. His ten soldier bodyguards followed him on the ground. He decided it was time to test the jet. Starscream transformed. It was even better than Electro had imagined as a child. He ordered his soldiers to wait for him where they were and took off at high speeds. This was a jet he didn't even need to know how to control. And it was his to command. Electro and Starscream sped above Portland. He tested the height limits of Starscream and made it up around fifty-five miles, according to the jet's meters, before it began to stall. He began a nosedive, filled with adrenaline and thrill. Pulling up, out of the nosedive a hundred feet above the Columbia River, he had Starscream perform a loop-de-loop. Electro whooped out of pure joy. The exhilarating feel of soaring above the clouds was irreplaceable. He headed back to the armory and cleared a runway with a few bombs. Starscream landed and transformed back into robot form, Electro grinning from ear to ear. It had been amazing. He owed Corpsemaker for this. Once he went back into the armory, tailed by his guards, Corpsemaker assigned him and Scorch to recruit or kill minor Epics in the area. Electro wouldn't mind that at all.

Electro joyride scene is up. I'll do his recruiting/killing scene and Altermind's tomorrow.

It is. But no Epics, save gifters, are actually good people. Unless they don't use their powers. (Kathy) He is doing it mainly to hint to Lightwards that he isn't someone to mess with. Lightwards doesn't know that Altermind did it, but should be able to guess or assume that he did. Or had something to do with it. Altermind isn't the kindest Epic either. He's gotten better with people as circumstances have required, but he's not a very nice guy. Sure, compared to Nighthound or CorpseMaker he's not bad.

Aons 10 Breath 10 Chouta 1 Denth 8 Elantris 10 Ferring 12 God King 10 Hemalurgy 11 Investiture 11 Jah Keved 8 Kelsier 15 Lerasium 10 Miles 12 Odium 10 Preservation 10

How long are cycles? So Bendalloy fee rings don't do anything? I'll be Allim.

I'm not sure anyone has express control over Al. I've mainly left that to Edgedancer for the romance stuff.

"I was hoping you could shed some light on the subject of CorpseMaker," he continued. "Is he strong? Does he have many servants? Are the two of you on decent terms?" Lightwards asked Altermind. Lots of questions huh? Why not increase his fear and dislike of this man? "He's quite strong. He has a prime invincibility and cannot be killed. Only his weakness will let you do that. He stares at you and kills you instantly. He has servants of fire and electricity. Probably more that he's kept hidden in the shadows and away from prying eyes. I wouldn't doubt that he, if needed, could assemble an army within minutes. He tried to kill me, so no, we aren't on good terms. I don't tend to like people who try to kill me," Altermind said. The waiter brought out his chicken. He stabbed into it, eating the juicy meat off the knife. He created a hallucination of a sharp pain in someone at the next table over's foot. He looked over and laughed as they bent over, screaming in pain. Tears burst from the woman's eyes. As people asked her what was wrong, Altermind stopped the hallucination. She sat back up, wiping tears from her eyes, and looked confused at the sudden pain.

Could he reanimate a couple deer and the cow? O.o I hopeAl doesn't use his power. So will he follow the group to the steakhouse?

Yeah. I realized too late that everything in the restaurant could be used to Lightwards' advantage. A cow beast though, that's scary. Goodthing there's plenty of white napkins, knives, an assortment of guns, and Kathy's fire. I'm not too worried.fighting illusions are hard too. Kobold, how close is Lightwards to his limit? I'll write up a post for Electro and post it today or tomorrow. What is Sightline doing, Joe?

Altermind was pleased that Lightwards didn't counter any of his stipulations and that he let all Altermind's associates come as well. They easily could overpower him now. He didn't like leaving Joshua in the sports store, but knew his friend could take care of himself. The less he let Lightwards know, the better. Sightline had teleported off somewhere, which didn't make Altermind happy. He didn't say anything as he didn't want Lightwards to know anything was bothering him. He decided that he'd let the professor choose where they ate. When he chose a steakhouse, Altermind was a bit displeased. Steak had never been his favorite meat. Chicken was what he preferred. He ordered a nice chicken breast and decided to begin by finding out what the necromancer Epic knew. "So, you wanted to talk about our mutually favorite death Epic?" Altermind began. "What do you know of him?" He glanced down at the table to make sure there was an assortment of steak knives he could levitate if he needed. Altermind kept one hand down under the table on his handgun. ------------------------------—–------------------ Kathy was nervous. She had ever been one to flaunt her powers. She always wore a costume when she had to use her powers sot hat no one would recognize her. Altermind had taken that away when he put her in prison and she'd been too scared to ask for it back. When hey met this new Epic, the one Altermind said was a necromancer, she said even less. All she had taken from the Sportsmans Warehouse was a small hunting knife and an air pistol. It wouldn't kill anyone, and she didn't want to kill anyone. She did make sure she was always ready to burst into flame if needed. The new Epic scared her more than Altermind. She sat silently next to Travis and ordered just a water and a salad. She hoped it wouldn't turn into a fight. She disliked confrontations.