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Re: Layer 3a

Post by Diamond Master » Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:44 pm

Great Thrash receives the Leash of Nehalennia.

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This one-time use Artifact allows two deities to be bonded over the course of one game of Abyss. What one receives at the end, the other also receives, pro-rated by Tier. This power may be used only once.
It must be used before the second Treachery of the game.
If both are alive at the end, both their reward is effectively doubled.
If one is alive at the end, the dead one will still receive the reward anyway, and the living one will receive the same reward he normally would.
If both are dead, the leash is simply consumed.
With permission from an Unblemished, the Leash's power may be used on a transaction outside of Abyss, with similar odds.

The Leash can also be used to restrict up to 6 mortals at a time (exact number chosen randomly) at a time from running away from an encounter in another campaign Facet. If the Campaign Ruler allows the leash's use, the Campaign Ruler will receive 1 DM Favor/Tier and 1 Norn Favor. If the Campaign Ruler refuses, the wielder gains the Favor.
This campaign-level use does not consume the Leash, though it still only ever works on 6 total mortals.


Yerkan of Elish receives the Gem of Nehalennia.

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This Artifact causes unbearable temptation when used. The wielder can choose a target deity and a location. This location may alter the Circumstance slot until a die roll is made or the contest forgotten. This power may be used only once.
In essence, it fills the Circumstance slot more easily, if the wielder can think of a good reason why it should.
You may use it in one game of Abyss to trick another player into giving you a piece of loot that you specify. You must request a specific piece by name; if they don't have it, the power is lost.

The Gem can also be used to compel up to 6 mortals at a time (exact number chosen randomly) toward the location of an encounter in another campaign Facet.
If the Campaign Ruler allows the gem's use, the Campaign Ruler will receive 1 DM Favor/Tier and 1 Norn Favor. If the Campaign Ruler refuses, the wielder gains the Favor.
This campaign-level use does not consume the Gem, though it still only ever works on 6 total mortals.


Athena receives the Apple of Nehalennia.

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This Artifact may be consumed to add an item to your Abyss character for all future games. For example, you could choose to always have a harp from now on. This power only works once, but persists.
It does not work on Runestaves or Ancient Symbols.
Furthermore, this item you choose can be used to fill the Domain slot in an appropriate way.

You may also give small pieces of the Apple to up to 6 mortals in other campaign worlds. These mortals can use those slices to pack a week's worth of rest into a single night, or a night's worth of rest into an hour. If the Campaign Ruler allows the apple's use, the Campaign Ruler will receive 1 DM Favor/Tier and 1 Norn Favor. If the Campaign Ruler refuses, the wielder gains the Favor.
This campaign-level use does not consume the apple, though it still only ever works on 6 mortals.



These artifacts were distributed randomly, so if you wish to trade, work that out among yourselves.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Diamond Master » Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:03 am

Green gas – cloning ooze.
Deep set eyes – Gem settings. Require one blue and one indigo or violet gem. Opens the Sea Room.
Brine encrusted sword – Chest. Grants a Runestaff. Requires a blood phial or a fresh murder to operate.
DPA – Requires that you reach the Throne of the Kraken.
Gilt tome – Grimoire. “Bluejacket was a fine sea hero but a tortured soul, forced to slay his own beloved by the madness behind his eyes. Strange they were: One as blue as the sea, and the other of lavender. His sword invoked a blessing or a curse: When stained with the blood of an enemy, it became stronger; but could not be sheathed until it slept in the breast of a friend.”
Bloodstained tome – Grimoire. “I have found that the Kraken respects nothing but the reach of steel; steel and the symbol of his own wrath.” The rest of the pages are missing or unreadable.
Kraken – Trap. Hold a runestaff and Animus symbol to bypass.
Scale pans – Settings/chest. A pair of bookends on each pan will summon the Gilt Tome while two karma symbols will summon the Bloodstained tome

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Diamond Master » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:58 am

I've decided to increase the amount of Favor gained from Abyss in particular, as it is such a long game. Everyone still alive (Athena, Thrash, Yerkan) gains 3 DM Favor per Tier and a flat 3 Norn Favor.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Diamond Master » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:46 am

The Descent Pore Array lights up, and the protective casings slide open.

Bloodstained and weary, you stand at the brink of the Descent Pore Array and ask yourselves if you really wish to descend once more.

The next Layer waits beneath.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Great Thrash » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:02 am

Victory!!

I rinse my hands in some clear water, and then sit curiously upon the iron throne.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Diamond Master » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:11 pm

As your party crosses the bay, a fierce battle ensues. The Kraken of Bluejacket strikes with slimy tentacles which leap like snakes from the murky, broiling water.

The briny, blood-red swords flash in the dark as you defend what progress you have made.

The Kraken receives one final blow, sunk deep into its flesh, and sinks beneath the water, now stained a dark red.

Thrash crosses and examines the iron throne. It is a simple thing, bolted practically to the floor.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Athena » Thu Aug 01, 2013 2:33 am

I will follow after both Thrash and Yerkan, if he decides to follow, allowing either of them to sit on the throne before I. Unless someone wishes me to wait on land just in case sitting on the throne has bad consequences.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Great Thrash » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:49 am

I'm willing to share. Let's try to beat this before the treachery, if we're online in time. I'll be suspicious of anyone who seems to delay on purpose.

Brandishing my copy of the brine-encrusted sword at the Kraken, I wade through the shallowest part of the bay to examine the iron throne.

If it is unthreatening I will sit in it, or allow Yerkan that honor as the discoverer of the sword, if he wishes it.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Diamond Master » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:45 pm

When you place blood on the brine-encrusted sword, it glows briefly and falls out of Bluejacket's hand.

Each party member now shares a Runestaff.

Treachery will begin in about 30 hours.

Re: Layer 3a

Post by Yerkan of Elish » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:39 am

Bah. Enough. The risk will, I think, need to be made at some point. I place the contents of my blood vial on the brine-encrusted sword.

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