Dawn of Worlds - Elathu Oroni

[Slii Arhem]

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Welcome to the barren wastes of Elathu Oroni, where the gods bicker over the very shape of the land itself!

Join us, as we mould continents, craft races, and raise civilizations long thought impossible from nothing, sewing them into the very fabric of reality through awesome power and force of will.

Marvel at the perils and misfortunes our humble creations will face over the centuries, as we carve a path through history, and write the names of the gods upon the face of the earth.

The die is cast, the game is set. Are you ready?

Players:
Turn Order.

1. Billtodamax
2. Chaoticbob
3. DarklordBright
4. Lost_Deep
5. Slii Arhem
6. Harnel


Actions so far:
Round 1. (Complete)Bill: Created a line of mountains using shape land three times, leaving him with one point.
Bob: Created a small forest, likewise using three shape lands, and then altered the climate in one area to "wet" leaving him with one point.
DLB: Created a large lake with two shape lands, leaving him with one point
Lost: Created a twisted mass of metal and caves with two shapelands, leaving him with two points.
Slii: Expanded a bay and made a small island with two shape lands, leaving him pointless.
Harnel: Passed his turn, leaving him 11 points.
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Round 2. (Complete)Bill: Created a lake and section of hills, leaving two points.
Bob: Created a river and a craggy, mineral rich area, leaving three points.
DLB: Created two sections of mountain and a rainy area, leaving no points.
Lost: Created four squares of fungal forest, leaving no points.
Slii: Created two areas of tundra and cold over some islands, leaving no points.
Harnel passed, leaving 22 points.
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Round 3. (Complete)Bill: Created a volcano and a cave, leaving two points.
DeB: Created some prairies and purified a spot near the river, leaving 3 points.
DLB: Raised three mountain ranges, leaving 1 point.
Lost: Created a nutrient-goo filled lake, surrounded by slime-flora, leaving 2 points.
Slii: Raised another island and covered it in more grapevines and cold, leaving 4 points.
Harnel: Expanded the mushroom forest by ten more squares, leaving 2 points.
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Round 4. (Complete)Bill: Made an archipelago, leaving 0 points.
Bob: Created a swamp, leaving 5 points.
DLB: Created a large patch of jungle near his mountains, leaving no points.
Lost: Made a bloodswamp, full of fleshy pseudo-plants.
Slii: Created an Avatar, then commanded him to create a race of cuttlefish based people, then furnished the third island with more grape vines, leaving 1 point.
Harnel: Passed his turn, leaving 13 points.
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Round 5. (Complete)Bill: Created the Guidance of the Gods non-religious order, leaving 1 point.
Bob: Created a magma field, leaving 1 point.
DLB: Created a river from his lake to the sea, leaving 1 point.
Lost: Created 10 massive coral crabs, leaving no points.
Slii: Created a city, and then advanced it in the field of time magic, leaving 1 point.
Harnel: Passed, leaving 24 points.

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Round 6. (Complete)Bill: Added forests to an island, leaving 1 point.
Bob: Extended his river to the sea and created more mountains, leaving 2 points.
DLB: Passed, leaving 16 points
Lost: Created a desert, leaving no points.
Slii: Purified Caryule and added more reef crabs to the other side of the map, leaving 5 points.
Harnel: Created a supermassive chasm, splitting the continent and leaving no points.
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Round 7. (Complete)Bill: Expanded the plains, leaving 1 point.
Bob: Created a handprint of pure corruption, leaving 4 points.
DLB: Passed, leaving 22 points.
Lost: Created a monolith out of unreality, leaving 5 points.
Slii: Created a subrace of the Kyrell and a city for them to live in, leaving 4 points.
Harnel: Pass, leaving 10 points.
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Round 8. (Complete)Bill: Passed, leaving 12
Bob: Created a giant corrupted toothy maw, leaving 0 points.
DLB: Created a massive rainforest around his mountains, leaving 0 points.
Lost: Passed, leaving 18 points.
Slii: Advanced the city of Dyrodale, giving them aircraft and leaving 5 points.
Harnel: Created the World Mushroom avatar, then used it to created a race of fungus people known as the Quelans, leaving 9 points.
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Round 9. (Complete)Bill: Passed, leaving 20.
Bob: Spent 8 on four corruptions around the gaping maw, leaving 1 point.
DLB: Passed, leaving 10 points.
Lost: Created a Cataclysm to destroy Harnel's avatar, dropping a rock on it. Then advanced the Quelans in the ways of flesh magic, leaving 7 points.
Slii: Used an Event to bring back the mushroom avatar, and a shape land to smooth over the meteor with more mushroom forest, leaving 5 points.
Harnel: Passes, leaving 19.
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Round 10. (Complete)Bill: Seperated his islands from the rest of the continent with a channel, and raised two mountains, leaving 1 point.
Bob: Created a series of mountains near the magma fields, leaving 2 points.
DLB: Passed, leaving 13 points.
Lost: Created a plateau, a grove, and a series of hills, then purified the hills and plateau, leaving no points.
Slii: Instructed Dyrodale to build a ziggurat on the mainland, and purified the grove, leaving 5 points.
Harnel: Passed, leaving 28 points.

Round 11. (Complete)Bill: Created a race of trolls, leaving 3 points.
Bob: Makes a spidery avatar, commanded avatar to make a race of dorfs, and advanced the dorfs in lesser magma tech, leaving no points.
DLB: Created the Enkahli, who then founded the city Khaan Au. Also advanced the Enkahli in Gears and steam, leaving 1 point.
Lost: Passed, leaving 5 points
Slii: Founded the Sollume city Zenholme and purified the city, leaving 4 points.
Harnel: Created the Mot. Advanced them in Trade, Money, Architecture, Masonry, Management, And Carpentry. Founded/built a city bridge across the Sky Chasm.

Round 12. (Complete)Bill: Passed, leaving 8.
Bob: Advanced the Dorfs in Sailing and founded the moutainhome of Palespindle, leaving 1.
DLB: Advanced the Enkahli in Irrigation, leaving no points.
Lost: Created the quelan order of the Illuminati, founded the city of Jaborweam, leaving 4.
Slii: Passed, leaving 12.
Harnel: Passed, leaving 10.

Round 13. (Complete)Bill: Advanced the trolls in elemental magic, Steel, and Armor making, leaving no points.
Bob: Sent an embark crew, and had the avatar found the city of Hailcloth, leaving 5.
DLB: Created an avatar, and founded Pax Laan, leaving no points.
Lost: Created Maelstrom avatar and created the Guun race, leaving 3.
Slii: Created Orcs, Elves, Goblins and Humans, leaving no points.
Harnel: Passed, leaving 21.



Orders, Cities, Advancements, and Races:
Cities.
Caryule: A completely submerged city, home to the Kyrell, a race of aquatic cuttlefish based bipeds. The city itself has advanced in the field of time affecting magic, and gained two orders. One is religious, and devoted to The Beast from the Deeps, and the other is charitable, based on providing aid to all that seek it.
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Dyrodale: A city on the northmost triad of Caryule's surrounding islands, Dyrodale is home to the Sollume, and gifted in the ways of mechanical flight. Their main sect is devoted to Hydratus, and pleads daily to him for more advances in science and medicine.
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Khaan Au: The first city of the Enkahli people - a great flat-topped pyramid that breaches the canopy of the trees. Built near the great lake, this city is home to many and is the birthplace of the Order of the Lorekeepers.
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Zenholme: A Sollume city on the island in the bay. Currently little more than an outpost.
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Bridge City: The first city of the Mot people, a great bridge that crosses the Sky Chasm.
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Palespindle: The moutainhome of the Dorfs, built into a volcano.
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Jaborweam: The first city of the Quelans. Consists mostly of still-living mushrooms warped into houses.
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Hailcloth: A port fortress founded by the dorfs.
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Pax Laan: Enkahli city, the seat of En’s avatar.
Orders.
The Guidance of the Gods: Created by Bill in the first age, this group was founded among the Kyrell to fonder peace and prosperity in a troubled time. It is still one of the more beloved and well respected groups, held in high regard by the entire race.
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The Order of the Deep: The main religious sect among the Kyrell, devoted to the massive Avatar of Hydratus' will. Nearly everyone at least heeds the religious leaders of the sect, and abides by their judgement.
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Hydra est Deus: The chief god of the amphibious Sollume, and architect behind their cloistered cousins, Hydratus enjoys worship from the city of Dyrodale where they dwell. It is a rather loose cult, without true direction or cause, but it holds daily service to ask for his blessings, and more insight into the workings of the world.
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The Lorekeepers (http://s19.postimage.org/itypn86wv/Ensymbol.png): A sect which was historically founded when En himself appeared to his people and gave them knowledge. This order's goal is the archival of knowledge and the seeking of further knowledge in all facets of the world. They revere En as the "Father of Knowledge".
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The Illuminati: a secret society among the Quelans, that fear The Lost One and research magic. Consists of the best and brightest among the Quelans.
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Maelstrom cult: A Guun cult that reveres the Maelstrom as a god in and of itself.
Advancements.
Time Magic: Founded in the city of Caryule, this magic allows slight alterations to the flow of time, causing it to move more quickly or slowly in localized areas. Most everyday uses of this are to accelerate the aging of youth, and then slow things down to keep Kyrellians at the prime of their lives for longer.
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Flying Machines: From dirgibles to ornithopters, the people of Dyrodale have mastered all manner of mechanical flight. They mostly use this to fish the fresh waters around their island, and for sport.
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Flesh Magic: The ability to shape flesh to your will and change appearance, function and form of all manner of men and beasts. The Quelan have mastered this art, and use it to all manner of effects.
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Steam: Knowledge bestowed upon the Enkahli people by En, this is an understanding of the creation of steam and its applications.
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Gears: Knowledge bestowed upon the Enkahli people by En, this is an understanding of machines operated via gears and wheels. It is quite useful in many simple things such as farming, as well as used in other less simple machines.
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Trade, Money, Architecture, Masonry, Management, And Carpentry: Six different advancement that Eilixis has granted to the Mot.
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Sailing: Advancement given to the Dorfs, the mastery of boats and sea travel.
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Elemental magic: Matery over Fire, Water, Earth, and Air magic. Given to the trolls.
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Steel: The ability to refine steel better than anyone else in the world. Given to the trolls.
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Armor smithing: The mastery of armor smithing, to make the best armor in the world. Given to the trolls.
Races.
The Kyrell: A race of cuttlefish based bipeds, the Kyrell have advanced in the ways of temporal manipulation, worship the Beast of the Deeps, and have a well respected sect of healers and caregivers among them.
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The Sollume: An amphibious relative to the Kyrell, native to the northmost island surrounding Caryule. They have, in their inquisitive nature, sought after and mastered the ability to fly.
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The Quelan: (http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/049/7/e/quelan_by_lostdeep-d4q4gp7.png) a race of elfin humanoids, hybrids between fungus and animals. They have purple skin, and hair-like tentacles. An all-female race, with a specialized reproductive system to make this possible. The entire race has the gift of flesh shaping magic, which is used in a variety of ways including shaping the surrounding mushroom forest.
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The Enkahli (http://s19.postimage.org/yaqim3wn7/Seaslugchick2.png): Created specially by the god En, the Enkahli are a race of blue-skinned humanoids with wholly black almost alien eyes. Skin patterened in various tones of blue, the Enkahli have rubbery protrusions on their person that resmble feathers at a glance, but can stretch out and flatten to allow them to glide short distances. In addition to this, they posess a long, cord-like tail.
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Mot: A mouthless race that feeds off of emotions. Has built a bridge city across the Sky Chasm.
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Guun: A race of lizard-like creatures, are very strong (but not too bright) and hunger for battle.
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Orcs: Are orcs!
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Elves: Are elves!
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Goblins: Are goblins!
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Humans: Are humans!

[billtodamax]

((I got 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370749/)))

"Bill looked upon the world, and was disappointed with what he saw.

This land was barren! It was flat and would not sustain life for long.

He had no desire to create life. He must first create a land suitable for them. He would sequester and area of the continent first, free from the machinations of any life created by those other... less thoughtful goods.

And lo, he did cause a great range of mountains to rise up from the land, and to seal off the southern point from the rest of the land. In his infinite wisdom, he named them The Southern Barrier, and then he rested, for the process had drained him, and the other gods would no doubt have a say in the shape of the land."

- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1

((Three Shape Lands made that little range down there, leaving me with 1 power.))

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[Chaotic Bob]

((12 for me (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370755/)))

While his brother begins the deplorable path of isolation, another god looks down upon the land and sets to a different ideal.

The land was still barren and flat, barring the intrusion of the mountain ridge to the south.
There must be steps taken towards the spread of life, as well as the beginning of weather upon the world.

A dry land cannot support future worshipers, can it?

The first of the trees and plants is created, to support the myriad of smaller creatures within. Plants will go and spread, seed pulled on the winds.
And to, where the food goes, so shall the animals follow.

To aid this, the god reaches down in those same winds and dips them into the see, before leading them onwards to the forest.
This way, the Wind shall bear water to the land, in the form of rain.
The rain shall water the plants and animals, so that they may flourish further.

A good start, towards a vibrant world.
The god is pleased and rests.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS3.png

((9 points went into three clumps of trees, for the forest, and 2 points into the little cloudy-rain bit over one part of the forest.
End result, big clump of normal forest, little clump of rain forest.

1 point spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((7 power (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370828/)))

The third being to awake gave itself the name of En. For some time it thought, before a plan began to formulate in its mind of minds.

Though it had only a moderate pool of power to draw from for now, it did not mind, for it had already set its thoughts ahead. These actions now only existed to lead to later progress. Focusing, En shaped the badlands before him to his liking, crafting a large expanse of water. The lake stood to give nourishment in the form of fish to the surrounding land, but this was only a short-term idea. A pool from which more ideas would spring just as life had within its waters.

It would take time, and time was an endless thing.

And so, it waited.

((Used 6 points to shape the land for the lake, saving 1))
http://s19.postimage.org/bazhkhypv/LANDMASS4.png

[Lost_Deep]

((8 power (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370839/)))

Hmm? Someone is throwing god power around. I wonder what-meh, it's probably just-

What is this solid thing? It's all... solid. Wait... this is one of those world things, isn't it?

A fine patch of trees, some mountains... lake... nice, simple things.

He he he...

RISE, EARTH! Twist up out of the confines of the flat plane, into the air! Twists of matter, deep caves! I don't want something that will seem matching to the rest of the world, I want something that approaching travelers will see from miles away, and say to themselves, "What on earth is that... thing?" Great twists of metal and earth above the surface, tunnels into the ground!

Well, what is truly natural? Is it made by god, and therefore natural? Is it made by The Lost One, and therefore wrong? That is a question that may be asked by more than I, some day.

I wonder how the others will react to this...


((6 spent for two caddy-corner spaces of shape land. 2 left.))

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/041/4/9/land_5_by_lostdeep-d4pbs1r.png

[Slii Arhem]

((6 Power (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370864/)))

This land is promising.

So many minds vying for control, so many gods ennacting their first steps of many layered plans. Here, life blooms! There, water bubbles! Mountains raise, spires construct!

It was wonderous, beautiful...

Shortsighted.

For although Hydratus has come late to this soiree, and not yet established a power base in these realms, he sees the hidden lines, and is content. So let the others lay claims to shrinking swaths of land. He shall have the sea, and all its many depths and wonders.

A force of will expands the bay, deepening its waters for what is to come. Another, and an island surges forth, full of lush grape vines and olive trees, enough to sustain an entire populace to come, and the animals they will no doubt wish to hunt.

((Used 6 points to shape land twice, once to widen the bay and once to add an island.))
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[Halae]

((11 Power (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370869/)))

for the moment, there is a quiet watcher among the gods, simply observing and building power. there is an idea formed within his mind, but he does not wish to enact. Not yet...

((Pass turn, leaving me with 11 power))

[billtodamax]

((10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370878/), plus the extra 1 makes 11.))

"Bill looked upon the works over his brothers and thought. They were well and good in their own way, but they showed no foresight. He turned from them and continued to toil, founding a deep lake fed by rivers from the mountains. And east of that, he created a bountiful land of hills and valleys, with many animals to farm and full of fruit and vegetables to eat. It was surely a fine land, well protected from the outside and open to the bounties of land and sea alike.

Bill looked upon it and saw that it was good. Soon it would be ready for his people to settle, but still more preparations must be made.

But Bill tired, and again he turned to the works of his brothers, eager to see what would become of the lands they were creating."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1

((3 shape lands to make the lake and the hills. 2 power remaining))
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[Chaotic Bob]

((A 10 for me as well (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370871/), plus one spare and my one bonus, for a total of 12))

With the exclusion of one seemingly lazy brother, it seems the other gods were focusing their attentions upon singular sections of the continent.
Perhaps, initially, this would be a wise choice, for the future races of legacy.

This god focuses once more on the small forest he had shaped, towards the storm clouds above.
The waters were pooling within the trees, rather than spreading as desired. So, with a swipe of His will a great trench was carved into the land, to be filled with the falling waters of the sky.

This was to be the first great river in the land.
Here further life would flourish and spread, along its banks and within its depths.

Briefly, He considers the vast swathes of emptiness that glare towards the heavens. They must wait, just a moment, for His own attentions. Perhaps the siblings can aid as well.
For now, the god reaches into the earth between the forest and river, and pulls up the rocks within, into a large spire of jagged mountains and peaks.

Their minerals would be of importance in later years.

Once more, the god rests, turning His eyes to the rest of the land, back towards the blank wastelands and their ugliness.
In time, they too will be corrected.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS8.png

((6 points on four tiles or river, 3 points on the craggy peak area.

3 points spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((Only 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3370881/)))

En took his time, gathering the energy to erect great mountains and create rains upon them to feed his lake. For now, the mountains would provide eyries for birds of prey and water to the lands around them, giving life. It was still not yet enough, but just as all things it would take time to truly take shape.

The god, seeing that he was once again spent so soon, took this time to wait, watching as the others set about their work.

http://s19.postimage.org/l9bpyvabn/LANDMASS9.png

((All 8 points used. 6 for two sections of mountains, 2 for the rainfall.))

[Lost_Deep]

((9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371398/)+2 from before+1 bonus=12))

Mm... the others... are making places full of life... not quite as aesthetic as my twisting area... but I will give them credit where it is due: Life is interesting!

Indeed, I will admit that life is very interesting... the mammals, the reptiles, the insects and amphibians... The plants and fungus... all the really, really small things...

Look at these tree things... the biggest examples of life... towering tall and mighty... I like them. Fine things. I hope the others won't mind if I make a forest myself...

On the other hand, I like the fungi. Spores and roots, fine flesh... why not make these stronger, larger? Mighty and strong, tall as their trees... yes, why not turn the whole ecosystem upon it's head? Come now, fungal forest, out of the earth and toward the sky! What a fine perversion of the trees and plants.

Hmm, what next? Perhaps I shall see if the others do something creative. I'm already mimicing what they do, no point to stop now.

((Spent all 12 on 4 shape land))

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/042/1/4/land_10_by_lostdeep-d4pe9vy.png

((Darklord Bright? You forgot to count the one held over from last turn, and your one other bonus. You should have two right now. Never mind! I was mistaken.))

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled 3, +1 for the bonus makes 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371454/)))

Drat and damnation, a mere shift of this continent and his plans face catastrophe. No matter, Hydratus has learned to do much with but a little.

A shift of climate is required if these holdings are to be kept in the coming centuries. The olive trees, requiring a temperate climate, will not survive the freezing winds he casts upon them, but the grapes shall perservere, leaving a vine-rich country in its wake.

Ice grapes and arctic marine mammals shall flourish for a time, until more power can be gained, and a more appropriate working of will can commence.

((Spent 4 on two Climate Changes, changing the islands to a cold area and leaving me with nothing.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS10pic.png

[Halae]

((Rolled 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371457/). Added onto what I have before, I now have 22))

And so the sixth deity remains passive once again, merely watching and consolidating power.

((Pass turn))

[billtodamax]

((Rolled a 4 + 2 bonus + 2 stored (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371533/) gives 8.))

"And lo, did mighty monuments rise up to each god, and Bill saw that they were fine and good. He himself was almost ready to seed the world with his people, but saw that still there were improvements to be made. And, being a kind god, he funneled a great hole into the earth, twisting and turning past rich deposits of iron embedded in the limestone. He named this cave Providence, for the iron from this cave would protect and shelter his people for many ages.

But Bill thought. And Bill saw. And Bill realised that there was no mark on the land that was his that was not past The Southern Barrier. And so Bill reached deep into the ground, deeper even than Providence's many paths, and he pulled forth what he found there and moved it to the surface, so that all may bask in his brilliance. And so the volcano God's Blood Peak rose from the land, as a reminder to men and gods alike the strength of Bill."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1.

((Two shape lands, one for Providence and one for God's Blood Peak, leaving me with 2 points.))
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[Chaotic Bob]

((7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371637/), plus 2 bonus, plus 3 remainder for a total of 12))

One last touch upon His lands and they shall be ready.

The god places His gaze upon the bend in the river, near the forests and the peaks.
It had life and was good.
But it was not good.

Reaching within Himself, the god pulls out His benevolence and casts it upon the land, filling the air with light and peace.
Tranquility and comfort pervade the air.

Not so different now, perhaps, but in time the creatures and plants that thrive in such calm will approach.


And there the land is ready, it is time to look to the rest of the world.

His gaze shifts east, to the barren wastes between the Southern Barrier and Their brother's more eccentric designs.
With a brush of will, the earth is burdened with the seed of plants, in time to form the first major prairie of the world.

Fertile, flat land. Once more, suitable for the propagation of life.


The world is shaping nicely, and the god is pleased.
A rest, once more.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS13.png

((6 points on the two land shapes for the prairie, 3 points for the land purification around the river.
3 spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371460/), plus 2 = 10))

En's first constructions were almost complete, and he raised the last of the mountain ring that would encircle the lake. Stepping back for the moment, he admired the Work, pondering what was to come.

He had created life-giving waters and fed them with the mountains, and soon the time would come to tend to the land around them.

But as always, he could wait.

http://s19.postimage.org/9o654we83/LANDMASS14.png
((Used 9 points to raise 3 sections of mountain, saving 1))

[Lost_Deep]

((6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371680/), plus 2 bonus))

Hmm... fields. fine, flat things. The unnamed god wants to spread a bit of life into the wasteland, make it... habitable.

Be it far from me to stop him! Come over, my friend! There is a great plenty of continent for all of us! You seek to fill the land with fine places to live? I will aid you! What's a good thing to add...

Ooh, I like those lake things. It should be simple enough, gouge out the land, fill it with liquid.

Like acid! No, wait... that's stupid.

A thick liquid, rich in... what do these living things need? Nutrients? Yes! A fine, thick goo full of all sorts of good stuff! Look, see how thick, juicy plants grow around the lake! look how they feed upon the air, the sun, the small animals that approach them from the wrong angle...

Are plants supposed to move that much?

Come to think of it, those miiiiight be complex and sometimes carnivorous slimes...

Meh.

((spent 6 on shape land, 2 left))

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/042/e/2/land_15_by_lostdeep-d4pf2ab.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Got a 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371715/) +2 bonus make 9))

Ah, perfect, his earlier troubles have been balanced by the addition of more sources of water, and now he has the power to enact the final crucial step to his plan.

Another island rises from nothing into a swirling howl of biting, frozen winds that rushes from the heavens to meet it. Life, small and tentative for now, teems beneath the surface of the water in the midst of this triad, braving the cold waters with thick fat and hide to protect them.

The early planning is complete, and now Hydratus may bide his time, and perhaps extend a hand to the efforts of his fellow gods.

((Spent 5 on a Shape land for the island and a Shape climate for the arctic biome, leaving me with 4.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS16pic.png

[Halae]

((Got a 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371731/), bringing my total up to 32))

Finally, the sixth god acts, looking to the creations of the other gods

... and has an idea. He has plans for that fungus, oh yes.

((30 POINTS! All spent on making more mushroom forest, leaving me with 2. Enjoy Ten new squares added to your fungal landscape :smalltongue:))http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b283/pyranack/LANDMASS17-1.png

[billtodamax]

((I got 10, plus 5. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371756/)))

"Bill saw the eruption of the fungus to the north of his chosen site, and brooded. He knew his people would wish to avoid the Mad God's lands, stained as they were by his strangeness.

They must go to sea then! To saner lands where trade might prosper! But for that his people would need wood, to create mighty vessels of trade and of war. They would also need safe ports, further off than their future home.

So he turned to the sea, and with a wave of his hand islands sprung up, full of trees for lumber, with pristine beaches and sheltered bays, perfect for building all many of ships.

With this done he rested for a time, planning how best to support the race he would soon introduce to this world."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1

((Five uses of shape land cumulatively made all those little islands at the bottom there, leaving me with 0 points.))
http://i43.tinypic.com/fwosqr.png

[Chaotic Bob]

((8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371799/), plus 3 bonus, plus three remainder, for 14 total))

The others continue with Their projects.
The lax brother finally contributes, aiding a sibling's work.

More variety is needed in the world, to ensure proper diversity for the future.

He turns his eye towards the blankness on the land and considers briefly.
After a moment, He scoops out some of the warmth from the volcano, and some of the water from the sea.
A hole is pulled into the world, to be filled with these two things.

Small pieces of plant-life and related bits are inserted, to ensure the proper growth occurs.
After a time, the god considers the newly created swamp, another first for the world. These contain yet another largely different set of life, from the other locations.

Slightly more effort to produce, unfortunately.
He satisfies himself with this product and once more rests.

The world continues to move closer to the Ideal.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS19.png

((9 points for three shapes to make the swampy bit.

5 points spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3371884/), plus 3, plus one saved from last time = 15.))

Seeing more strange features of the land springing up in the world, En was invigorated his his pursuits to mould the land.

En saw his pool of life-giving blue, and decided that now it was time to dot the land with green to match. Building his power, he lay upon the world a large forest of tropical trees - a jungle rich with large insects, birds and primates.

This he saw, and he was pleased. There was still work yet to do, but there would be time.

http://s19.postimage.org/o0zl37y83/LANDMASS20.png

((Used 15 points for 5 spots of jungle. No points left))

[Lost_Deep]

((11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3372258/)+3 bonus+2 saved=16))

Upon review of other worlds, Some of the subtleties of world making have become apparent. A plan has begun to form in my consciousness (or whatever it is gods have) and I will do my best to see it through. while I would love to further mar the land with abominate copies of the others' works, I must first expand the fungal forest-

Oh, hey, look at that. The quiet one already did that. Thanks, bro! Metafistbump.

NOW I AM FREE TO USE MY GODLY ENERGY TO DO WHATEVER I VERY WELL PLEASE!

That swamp thing is nice. It's all... swampy. And full of dangerous swamp things. But... I can't help but notice that the animals graze on the plants... just like they do everywhere else. Even in my fungal forests, animals have a distinct advantage over things that can't move.

I shall make a swamp, then. A crimson swamp, where this is turned upon it's head. Yes! Come now, plants! Feast upon the fleshy stalks! Drain the blood from the succulent fruits! Try not to fall prey to the long keratin spines!

What? Plants get thorns. It's only fair.

((Spent fifteen on five shape lands. One left.))

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/043/6/b/land_21_by_lostdeep-d4ph9vv.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3372285/), +3 bonus and 4 leftover makes 16.))

Good, all was good, and Hydratus was pleased with the bounty he had provided. Now all that remained was to create someone to provide for. There were ways to do this, many arduous and taxing ways, but there was one chance to create intelligent life using a proxy, that would significantly relieve the strain on his power.

So rise, mighty beast of the depths, and become the avatar of my whim! Let your many apendages sink through the fabric of the land and bring to it the artificers of true creation. Shape and mould their appearance to be alike to yours, bless their brains to hold intelligence that shall one day surpass your own.

And then slumber, for a time. Return to your rightful rest, knowing that you have pleased your father.

As his last act before returning to his plots, Hydratus blesses the final island in the trio with plantlife, as he had with the other two.

((Spent 10 on Create Avatar, then 2 on Command Avatar to create a race of cuttlefish based bipeds, with a sect devoted to the "Beast from the Deeps" Avatar. Spent another 3 on Shape Land to give the final island grapevines, leaving me with 1.

Edit: Also, I added a symbol to the three islands I've altered, indicating they have grape vines growing across them.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS22pic.png

[Halae]

((And my luck continues, with a 10, giving me 13 to work with. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3372537/)))

The Silent One retreats once more, to bide his time until his next action.

However, The Lost One shall receive his metafist bump. Gogo camaraderie.

((Pass turn, leaving me with that 13))

[billtodamax]

((Rolled a 6 plus my 3 bonus (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3373195/).))

"Bill saw the people that Hydratus had created, and saw much value in them. He taught them that through helping others, they may rise above their stations in life. Unfortunately, not all would listen to reason, and only a small number in them headed the call. They banded together and formed a tight-knit group who promised assistance to all who came to them, and Bill named them The Guidance of The Gods.

Bill saw that this was good, and watched over them as they progressed through life, and had sons and daughters to pass their legacy onto.

((Spent 8 on Create Order (This one's a non-religious charity/medical group) leaving me with 1 point.))

[Chaotic Bob]

((Somehow another 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3373735/), plus 5 remainer, plus 3 bonus, for a total of 16))

Beauty and life continues to spread across the land, even the first of intelligence has appeared.

But there are few scars, as of now.
There must always be scars, it is a consequence of growth.
The volcano in the west is the closest thing to a scar.
Now it is the east's turn.

The god focuses deep into the world, willing its warmth and turmoil closer to the surface.
At His behest, the land burns and cracks, its color boiling away only to be replaced by the red glow of the earth's belly. The ground bends and ripples, making way for the land's flaming blood to reach the surface.

A magma field is formed.
Cancer upon the land.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS23.png

((15 on five land shapes.

1 spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3374178/) + 3 bonus, 13 points.))

En saw that over time, his lake had simply pooled under constant rainfall from the mountains. One day many years from now, that lake might overflow far beyond capacity. It was time to remedy this.

Pooling power yet again, he extends his mighty efforts to create a great river to flow from the lake to the sea, giving the badlands around it life and nourishment. This he saw, and he was pleased.

http://s19.postimage.org/jiok30kcj/LANDMASS24.png

((Since we agreed rivers can be placed twice for each shape land, I used 4 shape lands to make around 8 sections of river. Hopefully no one minds :smallsmile: Left with 1 point.))

[Lost_Deep]

((11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3374398/)+3 bonus+1 saved=15))

Ooh, sentient life? Interesting. Look at them... so small... so mortal... look at them... and their little tentacley faces.

Just look at the little abominations! =3

Ooh, I'll let them have their fun. I have plenty of fun to have!

What shall I warp next? Hills? Caves? Rivers? Volcano?

That ocean is nice. But not all that... interesting.

It needs more critters. Bigger critters! I like those crab things. They're cool... and those coral things are nice, too.

Coral crabs... yes.

Crustaceans of great size, some of them with rocks and corals on their backs. Dangerous creatures.

Huh. It seems that dangerous creatures... attract more dangerous creatures. That makes sense. Welp, a little part of the ocean is a little bit more interesting. My work here is done.

((Spent all fifteen on five shape lands.))
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/044/b/4/land_25_by_lostdeep-d4pnfdi.png
((EDIT: Accidentally made an extra pair of reef crabs...))

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled a 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3374452/), +3 bonus and 1 remainder for a total of 11.))

A new order, you say? What a delightful concept, and one that Hydratus shall silently praise Bill for as he turns his eye towards greater things.

Again working through his Eye in the depths, the god of seas encourages his flock to construct a mighty city beneath the waves, securing this land from the others before there are any worth securing it from.

Now they may truly be called the first race, the Kyrell, a name, as well as the first word of their language, meaning safety. In this city of Caryule, both the Order of the Deep and the Guidance of the Gods shall be allowed to flourish, intermingling freely and bringing knowledge and temperance to the race.

And now, for the first step of many. Acting directly, Hydratus blesses city of Caryule with knowledge of deep and ancient secrets, magic that shall flow and bend with the currents of time.

That done, and his power nearly spent, the sea god rests once more.

((Spent 2 to command avatar to Create City, then another 8 to Advance City, making them gifted in temporal magic.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS26pic.png

[Halae]

((Rolled an 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3374609/). Again. this leaves me with 24))

Once more, the Silent One watches, and waits, and plans his next move cautiously, waiting to view the creations of others as he readies himself for his next move.

[billtodamax]

((I got a three (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3374696/) plus my 1 leftover plus my bonus makes 7.))

"Bill saw one island remained not yet covered in trees - one that he himself had not created, but had come before.

With a wave of his hand, bounteous forests sprung forth from the ground, nurturing the land to grow."
-Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1
((1 shape land leaves me with 4.))
http://i40.tinypic.com/111ifyb.png

[Chaotic Bob]

((10 again (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3374784/), plus 1 spare, plus 3 bonus, for 14 total))

Today would be a day of continuation, after satisfying a brief desire for wounding the earth.
The god looks upon that which already exists upon the land briefly, before coming to His conclusion.

The river He had carved into the east is hewn further, out towards the see, that the waters may empty without flooding the lands.

To the north, where mountain line a perhaps peaceful lake, He heaves the ground upwards, extending the spine of the earth out further, towards the south.

Simplistic alterations, but ones He felt were fitting.

The emptiness shrinks, piece by piece, and it is pleasing.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS28.png

((12 points on four land shapes. 3 for the mountains, 1 for the river.

2 spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3375398/), plus 3 bonus, plus 1 left over. 16 points total))

En, having finally finished his plans for the lake at least for the while, was allowed time again to think. Time to plan. For the first time, En grew silent, in thought.

((Passing this turn))

[Lost_Deep]

((3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3375433/)+3 bonus=6))

Just look at the mountains and rivers! At the forests and rain! Look at the oceans and swamps! Look at all the water!

Let's shake things up a bit, eh? With all the rain falling on one side of those mountains, the other side is pretty dry. It's a simple matter for a little desert to form. And behold: Life goes on! Creatures, from the hardy cactus to the strong land dunkleosteus, the smallest sand wasp to the dune squid...

Deserts are basically sand oceans, right?

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/045/3/9/land_29_by_lostdeep-d4pr0f9.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled a 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3375528/), with 3 bonus and 1 remainder makes 10.))

All is well. All is good. Things may become better, however.

And they shall. With the addition of this benevolent group, the Kyrell are moving towards purity and good intentions. Certainly, another small nudge in that direction would not do much harm.

And so, Hydratus spoke through his avatar, and taught the people of Caryule the value of purity and good will.

But this was not enough. There was more to do, and very little time left before the others would begin to advance alongside him and match his stride.

For now though... perhaps he would play the role of the mimic. Yes... Hydratus shall lift a few of those delightful behemoths of coral and crust, sending them to the ends of a completed river. Let them feast upon those creatures too dull and unwary to avoid their might.

((Used Command Avatar to Purify Caryule +1, and then used Shape Land to create two more giant crabs in the bay Bob's river feeds. 5 points left.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS30pic.png

[Halae]

((Rolled a 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3375652/), leaving me with 33))

The Silent one continues to watch and wait. Goodness and life spring among the Caryule, and more of those crabs appear. The desert forms, more mountains, a grand river.

These are beautiful, yes, but something more... interesting could be done. And so the Silent One takes his second action. He reaches deep into the earth, and draws his power along the width of the continent. And the land simply... splits.

A separation. Cordoning off the separate pieces of the world. It is no longer one continent, but two. North, and South. The chasm itself is on elevated ground, mountainous in its own right, before the steep drop to the grim darkness below. Clouds drift lazily just inside and above, having no fear of falling.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS31pic.png((Burn all 33 of my points to shape 11 lands. Say hello to the Sky Chasm.))

[billtodamax]

((I got 9+7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3376516/)))
"Bill looked over the mountains and saw the beginnings of a fertile plain there, earlier started by his brother, and saw that there could be the beginnings of life there with little encouragement.

In his wisdom, he drew up his hand and caused the plains to expand, tripling in size, so that future races may flourish and grow there."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1.
((5 shape lands leaves me with 1.))
http://i42.tinypic.com/2640ugy.png

[Chaotic Bob]

((7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3376939/) plus 2 spare, plus 3 bonus, for a total of 12))

That chasm will do nicely, yes.
Something to be feared by the impending intelligence within the world, harboring dark unknowns within its depths.

But what is fear without justification?
There can be no idyllic world if there is not some evil with which to define the good.
And what better place to pull such things, then from the deepest pit of darkness?

The god reaches into the chasm, pulling out some of its darkness, before bending and warping the substance to a dark will within Himself.
It sits upon His hand as a glove, for a moment, roiling and hissing distaste for all the life below.

The god places His hand upon the world, leaving the substance behind, then once more takes a rest.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS33.png

((Roughly four spaces worth of Corrupt Land, for 8 points.

4 spare.))

[Darklord Bright]

((Rolled 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3377426/), total now 22))

As En sat in thought, an idea began to form in that mind of minds. A strange but beautiful idea. Watching the actions of his brothers, a new plan was hatched. He would build his power, and soon his vision would become a reality...

((Passing!))

[Lost_Deep]

((5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3377784/)+3 bonus=8))

Well... that was unexpected. Now look: all my work is to the east of the divide. Let it not be said that I favored the east over the west! Although chances are mortals are going to say a ton of things about me that are much more inaccurate than that.

Hmm... wait, I think I have the perfect thing for this occasion! Just let me find it... it's around here somewhere... Aha! LOOK OUT BELOW!

There! A fine monolith for a fine world! Imagine what the mortals will do when they find it... of course it is not a monolith of things-that-are, or things-that-will-be, or things-that-are not, or even things-that-might-be. No, it is a monolith of things-that-should-not-be-and-in-fact-are-not-and-will-never-be-ever-in-the-history-of-anything. That's honestly no use to anyone unless you're trying to drive someone insane.

Of course, the mortals won't know that until they've gone to the trouble of accessing it.

((spent three on the monolith of things-that-should-not-be-and-in-fact-are-not-and-will-never-be-ever-in-the-history-of-anything. 5 left.))
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/047/3/3/land_34_by_lostdeep-d4px478.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled 10, (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3377817/) +5 base and 3 bonus is 18.))

Yes, with this steady, stable and happy base of worshippers, Hydratus could feel his power growing ever onward. This heady feeling, this force unimaginable!

He must have more.

But he had grown fond of the Kyrell, so he would not deviate too far from their form. These, though, would be amphibeous, and better equipped to barter and trade with those that may come later. They would be the diplomats of the Kyrell, these Sollume, working as the face of this new society. A sect, this one devoted to Hydratus himself, quickly musters the populace to their new cause.

And for that, they would require a city. A place where all things shall be accepted equally, and no one shall be turned away.

From the vine-rich fields of the northmost isle, a grand shining monument to progress is constructed, the city of Dyrodale springs forth.

((Spent 12 points on Create Subrace, to make an amphibeous version of the Kyrell. Then spent 2 on Command Avatar to create a City for the new subrace to live in.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS35pic.png

[Halae]

((Rolled 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378086/), bringing my total to 10))

Once more, the Silent One sits and waits, watching and looking at the world curiously as he plans his next move, consolidating power in the meantime.

((pass))

[billtodamax]

((Got an 8 plus 4. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378802/)))

"And then Bill paused, introspective. He began to shape the beginnings of his race, but did not introduce them to the world yet - more work was required."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1

((Pass turn.))

[Chaotic Bob]

((9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380304/) plus 4 leftover, plus 3 bonus, for a total of 16))

That was entertaining, imparting evil onto the world...
Evil is necessary to appreciate the good, just as terror is necessary to appreciate the comfort.
A single blight upon the land is insufficient to accomplish either task.

The god focuses His attention towards the west, splitting the land apart into a large sinkhole, distinctly reminiscent of a fanged maw.
Something of concern, to lesser beings by appearance, perhaps.
However, simply looking intimidating is not enough. One must be intimidating, to properly exercise the point.

From deep within the pit, a dark miasma begins to billow forth, despoiling of soul and body, to saturate and corrupt the surrounding land.
Cancer of the spirit, given presence, breathed out from the earth itself.

That, He felt, would do well to help impart the fear necessary to truly appreciate the gifts their toys would soon receive.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS36.png

((6 points on two Shape Lands for maw, 10 points for five Corrupt Lands on surrounding areas))

[Darklord Bright]

((Got an 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380361/), bringing my total up from 22 to 30))

Gathering his energy, En puts it to use putting the finishing touches on his beloved rainforest, spreading the trees far and wide and erecting more great mountains in what, to a god, seems like but a short moment. These lands will thrive - and it is important that they do so for his future plans to hold meaning...

The time once again comes to wait.

http://s19.postimage.org/lmrx7979f/LANDMASS37.png

((All 30 points used! I like mah rainforest :smallsmile:.))

[Lost_Deep]

((10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380377/)+5 left+3 bonus=18))

The Lost One examines the world.

Some interesting stuff out there. Yes, he approves.

But what to do? What to do? It seems that the others are doing so well at doing what he wants to do...

Yes. He has a plan. An amazing plan! He writhes and plots for a time. The time is now to let the world go by as he designs his plan.

((Believe it or not, I'm passing this time.))

[Slii Arhem]

Rolled a 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380399/), +3 bonus and 4 remainder makes 13.))

Yes, perfection itself stands before him. The land is hale and whole thanks to his brothers in arms, and the sea is teeming with amassed life.

Time for more and better advances, it seems. But what shall we give to whom? Hydratus takes an age to decide on his choice, letting a generation of his long lived people slip by, before finally waving a hand, blessing the Sollume with original thought.

These beings, once trapped beneath the waves and with no thought of the sky, looked heavenward and wish to once again soar in three dimensions.

And so, engineering came to be, and slowly but surely the first gyrocopters, ornithopters, and finally true planes took shape. The people of Dyrodale, earth and seabound no more, have found their calling. They have mastered the third divide.

((Spent 8 on Advance City, gifting the city with flying machines and leaving 5 points.))

[Halae]

((11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380398/), bringing my total to 21))

The silent one turns towards The Lost one, grinning, and revealing his... her form for the first time, for she is most definitely female.

She reaches down into the mushroom forest, taking the spore of a tiny mushroom, and plants it at the center. With the aid of divine magic, this mushroom grows to truly grand proportions, covering over five kilometers in distance. It is essence of her divine power, her will. It is a representation of her self. An avatar.

From this World Mushroom, there comes... something. Perhaps creatures? They grow from the ground like any fungus, but they are most definitely living beings. Thin humanoids with purple skin and tentacle-like hair, as much fungus as they are animal. Quelans, she calls them.

And then she withdraws, smiling at her work. A beautiful people.

((Spend ten to create Avatar, then use two to get a race out of the avatar, the Quelans. this leaves me with 9))

[billtodamax]

((I rolled an 8, totalling 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380429/)))

"And the race began to take form, but Bill needed a presence to translate his great power into the world. So again, Bill waited, his patience knowing no bounds."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 1

((Pass))

[Chaotic Bob]

((6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380430/) plus 3 bonus, for 9))

The god had little in mind for the moment.
Merely finishing the proper application of miasma from the maw.

A simple task, to be sure, but an important one...

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS38.png

((8 points on four Corrupt Lands. Roughly.))

[Darklord Bright]

((9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380439/), +1 bonus. Total 10.))

En sees his sister deity manifest, bringing her followers into being, but he does nothing. His lands are ready to enact his plan, but he is not. Time must be spent yet again to consolidate power. To build...

He would manifest when the time was right.

((Turn passed!))

[Lost_Deep]

((12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380716/)+18=30))

What?

Quelans? (http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/049/7/e/quelan_by_lostdeep-d4q4gp7.png)

No.... no. NO.

HOW DID SHE KNOW?

My old notes... WHERE ARE MY OLD NOTES?

Well... look at what you have here. A little people to call your own. Oh, my. That's a big mushroom. Did you ponder the ecological ramifications of introducing such a specimen into the forest? The ecosystem might get a little bit... defensive. It's a strong specimen, but...

WOAH! Did you see that? It was just crushed completely and utterly by a giant space rock! I guess we don't have to worry about that anymore.

Ah, but what will "your" people do now? With the "benevolent" shadow of the World Mushroom gone, who can expect them to survive? I can. They don't need a great being to watch over them, they need the gifts to do what they want and the freedom to use their gifts to do what they want.

Oh, gifts. Yes! Now, in this moment, every Quelan is being gifted with the amazing ability of flesh shaping magic. The ability to mold flesh like clay will be so useful: In healing, in optimizing, in making homes... look, the particularly gifted ones are molding the surrounding forest into crude huts. Happy sapience!

((10 for a cataclysm to destroy the avatar, 3 for shape land for the space rock, 10 for advance civilization: Flesh magic. 7 left.))
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/049/c/c/land_39_by_lostdeep-d4q4ey3.png((All rage in this post was purely IC.))

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled a 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380803/), +5 remainder and 3 bonus is 18.))

What?! No!

Conflict shall not be permitted in these early stages. Not while things have moved along without it so quickly! Hydratus works quickly, to reverse the damage done.

A single spore descends from the World Mushroom's crushed cap, quickly burrowing, growing, sprouting into another under Hydratus' skilled hands. He shall save this avatar, undoing the effects of the Lost One's rage.

And while he's unworking works, he may as well go the full measure. The meteorite that blighted the land smooths into flat earth, and another cornucopia of mushrooms takes its place.

Barring the sudden prevalence of flesh shaping magic, it is as if the madness and the strife never occured.

From beneath the waves, Hydratus smiles slyly at the revealed goddess. A favor paid is a favor owed.

((Spent 10 on an Event to save the World Mushroom, and 3 to restore the mushroom forest over the meteorite, leaving 5 points.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS40pic.png

[Halae]

((10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3381133/), bringing my total to 19))

Oh my, this couldn't have gone better! The Madgod's retaliation, the aid of the ocean god. What sort of beautiful challenge would this create? How would this affect the future? Wonderful!

The Goddess smiles sweetly towards both Hydratus and The Lost One, before dropping back into her waiting game.

Eilixis, the Lady of Strife, has already done what she set out to do.

((pass turn, so I have 19))

[billtodamax]

((...I got a 2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3381554/).))

"And Bill saw the fragility of Avatars, and cast his plans to the wind. So he turned to the world, and seeing his people would have no shepard, swept his hand through the ground severing the Barrier from the rest of the continent. He named this pass The Pass of Severance, and saw that it was good.

Then, as a warning to his people, he cause two massive mountains to rise up to the south of The Mad God's lands, piercing the skies and dissuading travellers.
These peaks he named Portent and Omen.
((7 shape lands leaves me with 1))
http://i40.tinypic.com/alnlhu.png

[Chaotic Bob]

((An 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3381648/) plus 3 bonus, for 11))

Oh, what's this?
His siblings appear to be squabbling over their creations. How delightful!
This promises interesting things for the future.

For now, however, the god does not partake in their strife.
Instead, He merely plays with the warmth of the magma fields, forcing up the ground into a series of mountains to the north.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS41.png

((9 points for 3 Shape Lands.))

[Darklord Bright]

((Rolled 3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3381844/), plus 10: 13 total.))

Throughout the strife, En remains silent. But time passes with or without him.

((Passing again.))

[Lost_Deep]

((8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3381981/)+7 left=15))

The Lost One turned his attention to Hydratus. The collection of notions and suggestions that made his form betrayed his anger. He kept to a respectful distance, but prowled around restlessly.

Then, suddenly, he calmed down. The anger that had been within him suddenly subsided, and into it's place rose... pity?

I have not worked with you before, nor have I heard whispers of your efforts, so I do not know your demeanor. However, I will guess that you do not appreciate the full nuances of what has occurred in that time. The trickery that Eilixis has indulged in is not, in fact, the only danger in this world. This world, you see, is even now slowly ripening for many confrontations, both between those of us who claim higher power and the things we create.

Look away from your trio of islands for a moment. Look, there, at the great chasm separating the northwest from the southeast. Look upon the madness that I have made, full of creatures all seeking to kill for sustenance... creatures that would happily devour any sapient being. Look at the volcanoes and lava fields, disasters under a layer of stone. Look at the maw, it is practically your next-door neighbor, and tremble in fear at the notion of what may come from it.

Hmm. Perhaps you know this.

Perhaps you look upon the relative peace in the world today, and your heart sinks at the notion of what will come. The wars, the intrigue, the villages burning and the fields being salted.

Is that what you think? You want this relative peace to last as long as it can? You can feel the change on the metaphorical wind, can't you? A time comes when one must change their attention, when nations take the stage.

I will respect your wish.

Yes, by some inscrutable thought process within my consciousness, I will not, in this time, strike against the self-declared "Lady of strife." This I will grant you on good faith.

You, not her.

Look again upon the world. It is still very much bare. Look at it. Ask yourself, "what does it lack?"

...the world lacks beauty, I find. Trees, melded into each other here, for a grove. Hills, here, the colors of the sunrise and the sunset. A plateau, here, for many rare plants to survive upon. Yes.

Come now, if you can be coaxed away from your people, what does the world lack?

((spent 9 on three shape lands, and 6 on three two purify lands. None left.))
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/050/d/b/land_42_by_lostdeep-d4q91fd.png((Edit: I misremembered the cost for purify land. If you could be as kind as to remove the gradient circle behind the grove, I would appreciate it.))

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled a 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3382115/), plus 5 remainder and 3 bonus is 14.))

Ha! A rumble in the seas accompanies Hydratus' booming laughter. So, this Lost One thinks he is a stranger to strife? No, for although his foolish first instinct was to quell conflict, Hydratus knows the ins and outs of heavenly war better than most. Even still, if a ceasing of confrontation is offered, the sea god will gladly take the opportunity to consolidate more power.

And what better power could there be than favors from another? In preventing harm to Elixis, it seems he owes something small to the Lost, and Hydratus is more than willing to repay.

And there is an opening, yes? A beautious grove left un-aligned by the Lost's sudden lapse in power. That shall be fixed immediately as the trees are imbued with purity and good will.

But beauty itself? Such is beyond the god of things deep and mysterious. He works in the depths, where no sunlight shall reach his creations, for a very specific, embarassing reason.

But that does not mean his people may not...

The Sollume fly to his call! Down to the mouth of the treacherous river they go, to construct a massive monument to progress and beauty. This ziggurat shall stand testament to the abilities of man to create and flourish.

And now, with purity and beauty both accomplished, he turns to another of the Lost's works, blasting it with sun and fire. The heat shall warn those same sapient creatures to come of its danger. It is all he can do for their safety.

((Spent 3 on Purify Land to fix the grove, 2 on Command Avatar to Command Dyrodale to build a ziggurat, and 4 on Shape Climate, making the desert properly scorching. Nine total spent leaves 5.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS43pic.png

[Halae]

((9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3382318/), so I'm at 28))

Eilixis is curious as to what the Lost One was thinking when he decided to stop. Quite the interesting turn of events, isn't it?

she continues to watch, and to wait. She doesn't have the level of creativity the others do for this land shaping. But plans continue to form, oh yes...

((pass))

[billtodamax]

((Total of 9. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3383083/)))

"And so Bill cast his eyes across the world and saw, that finally, it was good. He saw that the breadth of the land had habitable - but there were still badlands about, raked by storms and winds which the gods had not touched.

And so, he gathered up his mighty power, and calmed the fierce winds, causing the land to burst forth into fertile plains.

And such was the extent of his power that he was not yet done - he reached down, into the holy land of our people and touched it, leaving a spark of life behind as he did so. His loving presence guided the spark, shaping it into life that was worthy of the place he gifted to them.

He called us Trolls, and saw that we were fit for his land."
Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, end of Volume 1

((Transition into the second age, spent 6 on Create Race leaving me with 3. Picture in the first spoiler.))

osakabentures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/MountainTroll.jpg
They're the standard troll - big, strong, weak to fire.
http://i40.tinypic.com/fy2yi8.png
If anyone feels like making that symbol prettier they can I guess. It's too late for too much fiddling on my behalf.

[Chaotic Bob]

((8+2+3=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3383316/)))

Ah....there it is. The shift of power from the land to the latent sentience of the of the god-blessed races.
Three races for now, His various siblings sculpting their desired pawns upon the world.

His turn now, it seems, to bestow greater life.

The god pluck a bit of essence from his shoulder and tosses it to the earth, where it squirms and writhes, before sprouting an endless sea of clawed spider legs.
It takes a moment before the god's essence affirms its purpose, at which time it releases a burst of its divine spark towards the nearby volcano.

A short race of humanoids spring into existence, most covered in strictly more head and facial hair than strictly necessary, and possessing of a strength well-concealed in their small forms.
Industrious, adventurous, yet dutiful, the race immediately takes to the earth, erecting their first city into the side of the volcano and below the surrounding land.

The god observes them, for a brief time, before imparting upon their greatest engineers knowledge to better use their environment.
They are granted the knowledge of Lesser Magma Tech.
Manipulating the flow of lava, using it as a basic energy source for furnaces and the like, somewhat learning to not die horribly in its heat.
Simple knowledge, but with great versatility.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS45.png

((7 on Create Avatar, 1 on Command Avatar to create the race of dorfs, and then the last 5 on Advance Civilization.))

[Darklord Bright]

((Rolled 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3383909/)+ my 13 leftover - total 21))

En had waited long enough. Seeing the land turn fertile and the gods begin to summon forth their creations, he knew that the time was right for this.

He pooled his power - unlike several of the others who had simply allowed their earlier creations to call their races into being second-hand, he poured his full attention into his creations. Giving them the undivided attention they were due as his children, he summoned the first of the Enkahli into being.

http://s19.postimage.org/yaqim3wn7/Seaslugchick2.png

The Enkahli. En's Children. A race of blue humanoids with black eyes and rubbery protrusions that resembled feathers in appearance, and possessing a long cord-like tail. Able to flatten out these protrusions to glide for a time, they could traverse the jungles with ease. They would use the lands he had created for them over so many years to thrive, living off of the large insects and hunting the large beasts that stalked the jungles.

En then came to his first creations, appearing as a great orb in which naught could be seen but a great wheel of stars. Bestowing his knowledge upon these few, these individuals became the founders of the Lorekeepers. This order would exist to preserve knowledge and seek to further understand the world around them in accordance with their creator. They would know him as the father of knowledge.

Commanding his chosen people, the first of the Enkahli cities is constructed. A huge, layered pyramid who's flat top reaches just above the canopy.

But he was not yet done. Coming to his children, he bestowed special knowledge upon them, giving them understandings of Gears and Steam. With these understandings, many basic machines would soon come into creation without his aid to improve their quality of life.

Satisfied, he returned to his place in the heavens once more to wait.

http://s19.postimage.org/4ax4pudj7/LANDMASS46.png

((Used 6 points to create the race (plus the free Order), 4 to command the race to create the city and then 10 to advance the civilisation twice, leaving 1.))
The Order's Symbol:http://s19.postimage.org/itypn86wv/Ensymbol.png

[Lost_Deep]

((4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3383930/)+1 bonus=5))

Ah, the second age. The ambient energy gifts plants to the world, and the other gods give rise to new, intelligent creatures.

So much potential! Here is where I begin to plot! Here is where I-

OH WAIT. Eilixis already stole my plans for herself. Well, I will not curl up and surrender, even if the space rock is buried beneath the fungal forest, and a time when the World Mushroom Was Crushed is only a legend at this point. All I must do is skew my plants, twist my plots, and generally do what I'm best at.

For now, I work in the shadows. Let her do what she will! Let her enjoy this new age, in all of its potential!

Nobody here but us chickens, no one at all...

((pass))

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled a 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3384098/), plus 5 remainder and 3 bonus is 12.))

Ah, the age of the enlightened being, the age when all the others shall catch up and speed ahead of where he has already been. No sense dallying then, it is time to begin the real fun.

With a wave of the tides, Hydratus directs the Sollume to the bay enshrined island, a small pilgrimage going there to build and inhabit another city, this one named Zenholme. Built low to the ground and comprised of squat, drab buildings, this is little more than a temporary outpost for the time being.

But even something as dull as this deserves a mote of bright, and so Hydratus imbues these pilgrims with the spark of exploration, raising their spirits even though they trek away from their home. Even such a utilitarian place deserves to be pure.

((Spent 4 on Command Race, then 1 on Create City to make Zenholme. Spent another 3 to purify the city, leaving 4. Couldn't get the map to upload properly, so I'll leave it blank for now, carry on, and the city marker can be added in later.))

[Halae]

((12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3384143/). Auspiscious number for a new age, bringing me up to 41))

Eilixis grins down at the creations of the others, wondering just what the Lost One is waiting for.

for now, she reaches into the clay of the world and begins shaping her own beings, this time not cunningly stolen from another god. these creature have no mouth, no way to speak. They feed off of emotion; love, rage, despair. everything.

But they are without direction, without purpose. This will not do. These little creatures have the ability to be great!

Time to put that to use.

Eilixis reaches into their minds, and grants them knowledge. This knowledge is of Trade, Money, Architecture, Masonry, Management, And Carpentry. They'lll need all of it for Eilixis' next command.

For now, they must build a city which spans the Sky Chasm. A grand bridge, buildings lining it. It'll be a center for trade, for travel, one of the only three places in the world to be able to cross to another continent!

And a perfect place to provoke generals to attempt to steal. The center is a powerful position, after all.

((Alright, first, I spend 6 on Create Race to create the Mot. Then I spend a grand total of 30 points advancing their civilization in different ways; go me. this is followed by spending 4 to command them to create the most awesome city I can think of, extending along a bridge over the sky chasm. This all leaves me with 1 point.))

[billtodamax]

((Rolled a 3, +2 +3 is eight.))

"Bill looked upon the land and thought.

This would not be a time to be hasty."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 2

((Pass turn. Sorry for taking so long.))

[Chaotic Bob]

((7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3388568/)))

His siblings seem rather pleased with their creations, doting such effort and care upon them.
How interesting.

Much of the greater knowledge had been claimed in the production of the chasm-city, but superiority can be found in other places.

While they hid away in their holes, digging what little comforts they can, the dorf-kind are gifted with a sudden inspiration, towards the expanse beyond their volcano home.
The dorfs are inspired to become the the masters of Sailing and its assets.

A far cry from their initial instincts, but a voice in their hearts drove them onwards.
A divine mandate rumbled towards the race from the God's Arms. It bade them turn their simplistic hovels and tunnels into a sprawling underground fortress, properly self-sufficient and magnificent. Stretching around the edges of the volcano and into the depths of the earth at its base, the dorfs establish their first mountainhome, the halls of Palespindle.



((5 for the advancement into sailing expertise, and then 1 to Command Avatar for formal city creation.))

[Darklord Bright]

((3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3390527/) + 1 + 1 = 5))

En grants his people yet more knowledge, this time of Irrigation, giving them better farming techniques for making use of the rivers and lakes and rainfalls. This would give his people something far more reliable than hunting or simple dirt-farming.

((All points used, 0 left))

[Lost_Deep]

((8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3390534/)+5+1 bonus=14))

Yes, as time goes on the Quelans ask questions. The World Mushroom gives no answers, and so they look into the nature of magic itself. Here, they find a great number of things, and in time realize that there are many gods. In time, they even discover something... unsettling.

They discover me.

They fear me, suspect my hand in many of the things that has happened to them... the world mushroom, the space rock, the mushroom again... many more, smaller things. They meet behind closed doors, not sure if they want to expose the masses to me. In time, this becomes a true secret organization.

The Illuminati.

Consisting of some of the best and the brightest, it is simple enough to nudge them to nudge people to make a city. A fine city. Jaborweam. Why not?

A fine start. Now, I wait again. Give the world time to move, give the gods time to act.

((6 for create order, 4 for command race to make a city, and 4 left over. Also! I have taken the liberty to update the map to reflect the changes that no one else has edited for whatever reason. Feel free to edit the details, I just did a basic thing so that the map was up-to-date))
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/056/c/4/land_47_by_lostdeep-d4qzae2.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled a 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3400876/), plus 4 remainder and 3 bonus is 12.))

Hydratus pauses here, after a long fruitless session of thought. It is time to rest.

((Passing because I haven't had time to do anything with inkscape. I'll get back into things next round.))

[Halae]

((Rolled 8, setting my total at 10)) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3401020/)

Eilixis simply sits back, waiting to see what the others do with their time...

((pass))

[billtodamax]

((I got a 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3403901/)))

"Bill then turned to his children, and reached down to them, sharing with them the gift of his knowledge, and of his divine power.

And they flourished using this new found information, and it was well."
- Excerpt from The Chronicles of Bill, Volume 2

((Three advance civilisations for elemental magic (standard four), steel, and armour smithing.))

((Sorry for the wait))

[Chaotic Bob]

((6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3404094/)+1+3=10))

Time for the little creatures to expand outward from their volcano home.
The others grow, so too should these.

God's Arms move over to the coast some distance away, before driving divine might into the ground and hallowing out the next city, the port fortress of Hailcloth.

While some of the dorfs migrate to the new city, a divine mandate descends into Palespindle's primary temple, a command for further pushing into the world.
Seven dorfs are chosen by the priests, prepare their equipment, and move out towards the west.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/DeBunnypics/LANDMASS48.png
Little D in the west to show the Embark party's destination and small fort.

((4 to Command City to send out the embark crew, 1 to Command Avatar to make Hailcloth.
5 left.))

[Darklord Bright]

((Rolled 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3406461/) + 2 = 8))

En, in all his wisdom, decides that his people need a shepherd. An avatar of his will to lead them on the path to knowledge. It would guide them and help them to learn. To understand. But it would encourage their pursuit of knowledge for themselves rather than simply give them what they wished to know. It would lead them on the right path, but they would have to walk the rest of the way.

And thus, En's avatar came into being.

Avatar:
http://s19.postimage.org/c8lzngr2b/Avatar_En.png

Using its own power, it creates a new city of bridges high in the mountains to be closer to En, and thus closer to knowledge. This city would come to be known as Pax Laan, meaning "Seat of the Avatar."

http://s19.postimage.org/j9bwwtdkz/LANDMASS49.png

((Used 7 points to create an avatar, and 1 to command it to create a city, leaving 0.))

[Lost_Deep]

((5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3406967/)+4+2 bonus=11))

People keep making those... avatar... things. Are they really that good?

Well, let's find out. A surge of energy, a bit of will power, and... aha! Perfect. I shall call it... the Maelstrom!

Arcs of energy from the maelstrom strike the ground... out from the breaks in the rocks come strong things, hungry for battle. They are like lizards, but they stand upon two legs and have keen minds...

...okay, keener than a lizard's. They do not appear to be as attentive, when compared to other races. In any case, their brute force makes up for any lack, I feel, and they have a strong wanderlust. Yes. Give them time, they will affect the world in their own way, in time...

Oh, how cute. They call themselves Guun. I feel it fits them. It seems that some revere the Maelstrom, give it their highest regards, treat it as a... god... in it's own right.

Silly Guun. I'll let them have their little cult. It'll make them a little easier to control... and I feel I'll need all the control I can get.

((7 for create avatar (the Maelstrom), 1 for command to make a race (the Guun) and a free religious order (Maelstrom cult) leaving me with 3.))
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/068/e/0/land_50_by_lostdeep-d4s75ld.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled 12! (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3410573/) +12 is 24.))

It's time we did something the standard way, my brothers. After a long period lacking inspiration, Hydratus has decided to take his inspiration from places best left unmentioned.

Four races spring into being, all with a common god. The temples of the rising sea congregate, without knowledge of one another or care for race or distance.

Orcs, Elves, Goblins and Humans. Hydratus has spent himself on these, to further the diversity of the land.

((Spent 24 on Create Race 4 times, for the standard races.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS51pic.png

[Halae]

((Total is 21)) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3411831/)

Eilixis sits, and waits. She's too curious about these new races to do anything just yet, wondering when and how they will start to work towards the future.

((Pass))

[billtodamax]

((Rolled an 8, plus 1 bonus is 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3429389/)

Pass Turn. Sorry.))

[Chaotic Bob]

((5 + 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3431767/) + 3 = 15))

Ah, more races, and in bulk this time.
The deity considers the latest additions for a moment.

Humans...seem of little interest.
Goblins could be potentially interesting, but likely nothing more than a nuisance...
Orcs, however seem very interesting. Strong and focused, settled on their plains. They could be rather easily steered towards his designs.

To further these ends, a spark of divine is sent down to their tribe, to create an order of worshipers, to influence their path later on.

That last race.
Those elves.
What disgusting creatures. They are not worthy of what little attention he is giving them.

The god looks back towards his personal race, sending another spark of knowledge down towards them, along with a mandate to Palespindle.
They are granted the advancement/knowledge of Greater Magma Tech, which will be used to begin construction of the world's first weapon of devastation: The Magma Cannon.

An experiment in the applications of magma, for now, it likely isn't a fully realized use of the Magma Techs, but it certainly poses a severe risk to anything within vague vicinity of the Palespindle mountainhome and volcano.
Anything, like perhaps, an elven settlement...

((6 points on Create Order within the orcs, 5 points on the Advance Race for the dorfs, and 4 points for the Command City to build the Magma Cannon.))

[Darklord Bright]

((6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3433338/) points + 3. 9 total.))

With the creation of the Avatar, En's people soon begin to be shepherded towards many new ideas. Chief among these new ideas is the ability to create Golems to act as guardians of their people. As a largely non-violent race, some form of self-protection is of course key in giving them the ability learn in relative safety.

With the aid of the avatar, the first schools of Golemancy are constructed in Pax Laan.

((5 points to advance the Enkahli civilisation with knowledge of Golem creation, 1 point to command avatar to create the school, leaving 3 points))

[Lost_Deep]

((8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3433388/)+3+3 bonus=14))

The wanderlust of the Guun was great, and they inquired of the cult if it was amiss for them to spread into the world.

Two representatives of the cult strode toward the Maelstrom, one claiming that the Guun should stay united and under the shadow of the Maelstrom, and the other claiming that the Guun should be allowed to spread into the world.

Mr. unity was struck by a bolt of lightning, a straightforward sign.

As the triumphant cultist returned to the people, it was revealed to him that the whole question was a distraction so that the cultists wouldn't get in the way of the groups as they left.

AND THUS, The Guun did begin to spread into the world, discovering all sorts of new and interesting things.

On the other side of the continent, the Quelans of Jaborweam began to warp the giant insects and arachnids of the surrounding forest. They make mounts, beasts of burden, and eventually they devise great beasts of war, like beetles that spew sticky streams of fire. War Arthropods, while not necessary at this point, are a useful discovery.

And then, the mineral abundance of the tangle is discovered and the beginnings of smithing are devised. To fuel this industry, a number of Quelans move into the tangle itself, founding the city of Dedorihm. The metal and goods from this city will help the Quelans advance further.

Indeed, with access to stone and metal the city flourishes. Although Jaborweam is the first city of the Quelans, Dedorihm becomes the greatest, and in time builds walls to defend the city from the monsters of the Tangle and the Forest.

((1 to command avatar to spread the Guun, 4 for advance city, 4 to command race to found a new city, and 4 to command the city to build a wall, leaving me with 1.))
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/086/7/6/land_52_by_lostdeep-d4u3i8d.png

[Slii Arhem]

((Rolled 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3437801/) plus 1 bonus is 6.))

Yes... it's high time he began seeding even more races throughout the lands. Hydratus waves an imperious hand, another new race comes into being. Short, yet with minds adept at tinkering and puzzling out the nature of mechanics.

Gnomes have been born into the world, eating up even more of the land, and in them yet another cult to Hydratus forms.

((Spent 6 on Create Race for the Gnomes, leaving none.))
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x426/SliiHerma/LANDMASS53pic.png