Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/12(Tue)20:09 No. 325678 ID: 43f5a7
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>> "... At any rate. It is a pleasure to meet you, Muse. I find that we have common domains."

> "Is that so~? I suppose you are somewhat correct, in a way... Books and knowledge both support literature, as well as prose." he giggles. "I do think we could grow together, yes. I'd be happy to extend an offer of noncompetition."

>> "It seems very reasonable to me."

>>325471

>> "Who would have wanted to off him anyway?"

> "Who knows? Maybe it was the inscrutable actions of Omni. Maybe it was the actions of Torincus the Ever-Thoughtful. But I don't think you don't have to worry too much."

>> "Why not?"

> "Because if anyone would be cheesed, they must first let it be known. Then, if you do nothing, they must offer you war. Finally, if you turn aside from all offers of peace and compromise, they are free to start a Holy War between their worshippers and yours. As godlings, though, it's frowned upon to do such things to us. So really, it's more likely it was a mortal thing..."

hmmm yes, assassins are usually hired. most likely someone didn't like what he was scienceing up.

let's ask him about those bold-lettered concepts. or better yet, a place for a godling such as us might learn about these things ourselves. I mean, we don't really know anything about the world we're trying to leave a mark on.

>>325678
seems this guy knows more about being a god than we do!

pick his brains!

What do you know about this 'Torincus the Ever-Thoughtful'? His name implies he wouldn't be the sort to go after scholars.

>>325731
I'm willing to bet that 'Torincus the Ever-Thoughtful' is a god of wisdom and tradition, meaning that the vagaries of science are an affront to him for their apparent foolishness and breaking of paradigms.

Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/14(Thu)03:15 No. 326243 ID: 731373
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>>325690
>"Well, you could just ask Omni."

He points behind him to a large... Building. A construction, more like - it is the front of a building, and nothing more, yet the 'windows' and the 'door' lead to blackness.

>"Or me, if you like. Omni receives only Three Questions, and is free to veto any he likes. The ones he takes are answered honestly, without error. And there is a list of the True God names and titles in his home. And you can talk to the other godlings here - though whether they will be helpful is up to them. Many may see you as competition, or in the way..."

>"One other thing - Omni's Dwelling connects to both teirs. So, you might run into a True God. Be careful not to anger them."

>>326243
If you don't mind, we would like to ask you a few questions, as you seem generous enough not to put a limit that steep on them.

By 'Three questions', you mean three per time period per god, or three per god ever? Either way, thanks for warning us about that bit before we spent any of those.

You mentioned two tiers, with one being ours and another belonging to the True Gods. Is the distinction just a matter of follower count, or are there other differences as well?

ah, we are a very new god. in fact that was the first time I've affected the mortal plain, if its not to much trouble could you explain the basics of how gods interact?

this one seems to be a nice enough person. perhaps he could give us a 'rundown to godhood'?

we should eventually visit the house nevertheless.

Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/14(Thu)19:32 No. 326430 ID: 731373
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>>326249

>By 'Three questions', you mean three per time period per god, or three per god ever? Either way, thanks for warning us about that bit before we spent any of those.

>"Per god. It's basically his... care package for newborn godlings. He doesn't allow it for True Gods. Not anymore, at least, so I hear."

>You mentioned two tiers, with one being ours and another belonging to the True Gods. Is the distinction just a matter of follower count, or are there other differences as well?

>"There's a lot of differences! Number of followers, established locations of offering and worship, a chosen Champion and Embodiment, things like that all add up to a True God."

>Ah, we are a very new god. in fact that was the first time I've affected the mortal plain, if its not to much trouble could you explain the basics of how gods interact?

>"How we interact... It is, essentially, like this. There's an old code, which I've parsed together bit and piece by observing the True God's actions. I'll tell you what I know."

>"The First Rule is to Preserve the Materium. This one falls above all others at all costs. If there is a threat to the realm of mortals at large, all gods, and godlings, are expected to intervene, save Omni."

>"The Second Rule is No Demigods. According to Omni, there is a reason for this, a very important one - but he will not say what."

>"The last one is that no God may knowingly wipe away the history of the past gods. Time Travel, similarily, is not allowed. Omni states this is for... obvious reasons..."

You mull this over in your mind.

>"Gods and godlings are free to associate with one another, despite any rivalries on the Materium their followers may bestow on us. It's considered polite to be above mortal feelings, in this regard."

sounds like good stuff. thank him again and say we must be off to handle some more business. oh yes, how can we contact him later?

>>326430
>>326432
Also, we'd be glad to help if Muse ever needs anything. We owe him one, after all.

>>326430
Crazy question...
What happens if Omni IS a/the threat to the Materium?
Hell, can any god do anything to the big man?
Also, are you familiar with the names Nyarlathotep or Azathoth?

Awesome. Offer Muse a similar answering of questions in the future, as thanks. We should next go to the yellow exclamation mark.

Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/15(Fri)19:09 No. 326675 ID: 731373
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>>326432
>"You can always contact me with my name and title: Muse the Joyous. Just say it, not matter where you are, I will hear you and the line of communication will be open."

>>326436
>>326502
>"You're too kind! I will keep that in mind."

>>326501
>"... I can't really think of a situation like that. It just... It'd be like... your own arm slapping you." Muse says, clearly a little distressed at the thought.

Muse wanders off, opening a view to the Materium.

well let's look back down on the place.

Check out yellow mark

investigate red thing. let's make a habit of investigating red things first.

Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/24(Sun)18:22 No. 330854 ID: 2b8edc
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You feel power flow back into you - you can again Intuit your necessity.

>>326679
You look down upon the Materium. All gods can observe anywhere they like - by directing their thoughts to any one location. However, action may only be taken by connecting to a Holy Ground.

You may also return to the Godling Teir at any time you like by closing the link.

This action was taken due to a lack of consensus.

go to the location the yellow thing was.

>>330858
Yep. Yellow exclamation mark location. If we can find whatever it was by looking there, we don't have to intuit again.

Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/25(Mon)14:08 No. 331216 ID: 2b8edc
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>>330861
>>330858
Wow, it's dark.

You sense three people nearby - but this one is the only one near your Holy Ground.

where's the other two?

hmm, look about him, can you tell what is in the bag?

Omni!RedNa30Sr2 2011/07/31(Sun)11:39 No. 334582 ID: 2b8edc
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>>331225
The bag carries a volume of books - most of them are simple medicinal handbooks, concerning herbs and application thereof. These are acting as holy ground for you.

>>331218
It's hard to tell - you shift the viewpoint, but still cannot see them.

Look upward, what type of place are we within?

And check to see if the follower is alright.

Beware of grue.

>>334603
Pretty sure they're just asleep. Are they a Follower of yours, and can you enter dreams? We could use more context in what we're looking at.

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/01(Mon)15:56 No. 335126 ID: 2b8edc
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>>335093
>We could use more context in what we're looking at.

You look up. You're in a cave.
You look through the books, and, pleasantly, find a diary.

>Automatic action: Hug book, read diary<

Startree 25th
Year of Omni

Today we shall be bringing education to a settlement that has spent centuries isolated from the world! Happy day! With luck, we may even see them see the light of the Teacher, and laugh with them as they laugh with her for the first time. Glorious days!

Startree 27
Year of Omni

It appears we have hit a snag. Jenkins, the leader of the expidition, has noted the normal pass through the mountains has been artificially sealed. How strange! We have instead been forced to trek through a series of caves.

Jameson says that the passages are safe and uninhabited, but I have trouble sleeping at night most nights. I pray to the Teacher that we can make it through alive... I only hope we don't lose Jameson, he's the only one here with an even passing knowledge of geo-graphy.

I think those are footprints outside. Let's go follow them.

Ah, a missionary. Considering our portfolio, these guys are probably the closest we have to priests.

He must survive!

Checking out the footprints sounds fine, but try to keep an eye on him. If the expedition runs into trouble... maybe you could try turning the diary into a spell-scroll? Maybe with a little notation saying, 'Use in case of bugbear attack -- Signed, Laughing Teacher'

Or shoving knowledge of geography into his head if Jameson has vanished, I guess.

consider preserving power. a few books can't possibly count as a significant holy ground.

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/02(Tue)10:42 No. 335479 ID: 2b8edc
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>>335201
While normally, they wouldn't, the prayers of the missionary have also done their part. Both in alerting you, and in giving you power.

However, as a Godling, you don't have all that much in the first place.

>>335143
You focus on the diary, and one of the blank pages becomes a repository for magical power. Choose a spell. There are twenty pages in the book, and you feel you have enough power to enchant three pages with power to spare.

Arcane Heal
Divine Location
Stone to Mud
Mud to Stone
Knock
Fireball
Surge of Knowledge

stone to mud seems like a good choice. it would let them get though the sealed passage. arcane healing would also be useful in case someone got hurt. divine location (if it does what i think it does) would also keep them from getting lost.

>>335509

this, except surge of knowledge instead of healing.

>>335640
Sounds like a solid set.

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/02(Tue)15:50 No. 335688 ID: 2b8edc
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>>335509
>>335640
>>335654
You grant him Surge of Knowledge, Stone to Mud, and Divine Location. The book flops to the floor.

"psst. pssssst."

You look up.

>>335688
"What."

'sup brah

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/02(Tue)17:55 No. 335776 ID: 2b8edc
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>>335688
You send a greeting at it - and surprisingly, it responds. Mortals normally cannot hear you, and gods don't live in caves.

"greetings, interloper. i am the god of spiders and darkness and predators and caves. my name is zithysus, and i guard this passage from interlopers as an avatar. the people beyond desire isolation and peace - and these missionaries seek to disturb them. if you will drive them away, goddess of their hearts, then there will be no bad blood between us."

"i understand you are a young godling and thus i am allowing you a greater chance to avoid my wrath than i would a fellow true god. i will help you deliver your message, for the echoes of the caves are my voice, the darkness my hands, the spiders my eyes, the stone my ears, the prayers of the people my flesh. your people will come to no harm, i will only deliver your words as you would."

we should accept this offer

There is no real reason to not do this. However I am not sure how we can accomplish what is asked of us with our current skillset.

Inspire, perhaps?

ask why the people desire isolation though. peace i get, but your missionaries are teachers. you could have them only teach what would help the people.

hey, we're not here to fuck with other gods, we're here to further our agenda- knowledge for all.

however, we also have no reason to believe the missionary having anything resembling malicious intents. what reason would you have to deny the denizens of the valley the sweet fruits of education?

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/02(Tue)19:07 No. 335808 ID: 2b8edc
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>>335787
"my people beg for isolation for contact brings them woe. war, disease, heresy, a hundred and one threats sit outside their plateau. though knowledge would be of great boon to them, i am inclined to agree with their belief in isolationism. they have lived happily without this knowledge, what would gaining it give them in boon? i apologize, young godling - your intent is noble, but our interests conflict."

He seems to be hesitating.

"how many people are in the village? 300? if less then one day they will die due to inbreeding. sterility, insanity, genetic defects, they will all slowly but surely rise. even if you have more then 300 you need at least 1000 to halt it entirely. there is also ways to grow food that will let them grow larger harvests without damaging the soil."

You have mentioned strife, infections, and foolishness. These problems are in the outside world, but they cannot be locked out entirely, because all populations hold the seed for them. However, the fact that these problems will arise does not mean that they cannot be dealt with when they appear, and understanding a problem is vital for dealing with it.

But knowledge could bring 101 solutions with enough time. If your people cut themselves off from the rest of the world, they will die the slow death of stagnation and die alone and forgotten by the rest of the world.

Please do not take this as us refusing the deal. We are merely conversing at the moment.

there may be some way to meet both needs. perhaps allowing a select few teachers in but only after they swear an oath never to expose them? I assume an magically binding oath would be possible?

We can't promise allowing the missionaries in wouldn't be perilous in some way, to the natives' mind or body or culture. They could bring disease, we don't know their character beyond their love of knowledge (Christian missionaries were often kind of dicks), and the knowledge they bring WILL change the natives (even if it's just a few of them becoming more interested in the outside world).

And we cannot fight a greater god, godling that we are.

All we can say is that not every change is an improvement, but every improvement is a change. Tradition is well and good, but knowledge is neither good nor evil; he could guide them into using that knowledge to become greater than they are while staying true to their traditions. And we leave it up to Spider Dude-god to decide.

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/02(Tue)21:24 No. 335836 ID: 2b8edc
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"you propose an interesting idea." the avatar states. "your words are not only strong of virtue but also meaning, a rare thing in any time. it is true that change is necessary - for how can growth occur without it. it is also true that there is no knowing the mortal mind. thus, i will agree to these terms."

He turns to look upon the missionary.

"while this mortal sleeps, his brethren hew at my caves in earnest. this angers me not, for it only makes my domain larger. in time, his brethren will find their way through. my people are not what one would call... accepting. i will create for your missionary a sign that he is to be accepted. i accept that converts may occur among my people. however..."

He turns back to look at me.

"in return for this reach of trust, you must include the event in your fables and tales and faith - no matter the outcome or how it shines upon you. if the people of the plateau are wiped from the earth, their blood shall stain your hands. if they venture from my lands and enrich the world, then that too, rests upon your heart."

His eyes shine oddly.

"laughing teacher, is this acceptable?"

a story always teaches a lesson, even if it is a harsh one. acceptable.

"Yes it is, Zithysus."

how could it be any other way? even gods must bear responsibility for there actions.

Knowledge of failure, and knowledge of glory. It is acceptable that all be known to history in the name of the Laughing Teacher.

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/02(Tue)23:28 No. 335877 ID: 2b8edc
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>>335836
"our will be done. in the name of the one who knows, sees, and enacts all things, the compact is sworn. he will see to the recording of this event, and he will make certain it is upheld."

You feel a great commotion. Two other men run into the room, followed by a great spider. The missionary seems fearful, but then one of the men show the spider to be harmless - apparently this is a rare herbivorous spider, which baffles them. They also announce to the missionary the way ahead is open, and lead him there.

You feel the event is no longer pressing, and return to the land of the Godlings.

>Seek out Muse

>Go see Omni

>Seek out Zithysus

>Intuit again

>Something else

intuit

Intuit

we should probably talk to Zithysus. we did make a deal with him so we should probably find out more about him and his. also i suggest a policy of checking on his people ever so often, make sure the missionary's aren't acting like dicks and such.

Intuit

Also
>335994

still have a blue flag left. not sure what it could be but we should check that.

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/03(Wed)13:48 No. 336076 ID: aa66a4
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>>335994
>>335997
You decide to first and foremost seek out the God you interacted with on the mortal realm - but you don't have to go very far before he finds you.

"so you are the godling i spoke with. i am impressed - few are brave enough to reason with a god when so below one. i am also pleased - prayers are more meaningful with competition, and their newfound knowledge has lead to them taking up mining. in time, my domain shall be ever larger. i do believe the deal you made benefits the both of us, laughing teacher."

"should you have any questions, i would be happy to help to the best of my ability."

what was that deal about? I'm guessing we're both now bound by some weird cosmic powers to uphold the deal?

well, i am wondering what exactly the difference between a godling and a full god is. worshippers?

>>336076
Great one, who among your peers do you feel would be less reasonable than yourself?

Are there any gods you know who were old enough to Ask Omni his three questions before he closed the door to full blown gods?

Have you any advice for a growing godling?

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/03(Wed)16:16 No. 336148 ID: aa66a4
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>>336121
"a true god has numerous worshipers, this is true, but only by the dint of their power allowing them to garner so many. a true god has a avatar, and a way to commune directly with their followers. some choose to speak through a mortal prophet and champion. others use signs and portents. others still use their avatar on the mortal plane." he explains. "godlings have trouble communing directly with their followers. they must be roundabout and careful in their dealings, and attentive at all times for threats."

>>336124
"less reasonable? it depends - some gods are gracious but easily offended, others are more tempered but uncaring. there is only one god anyone would tell you to avoid contact with - bertruger, he of the thousand blades. he is almost as old as he who sees, knows, and enacts all things - and strong enough besides that any mortal knows of and believes in him in some way or another. an ancient god of war, violence, power, and destruction. do not cross him - for it is likely to be the last thing you ever do."

"he is also one of the few who asked their questions late. due to this... only he knows how the world will end, and how to kill he who sees, knows, and enacts all things, and how to survive both events."

"my advice for you is to remember that faith can be finicky, and trust is the greatest coin among us. not worshipers, not power, but trust."

are there any formal rules about how gods interact that i should be aware of?

>>336148
Wait, this war god guy knows how to kill Omni, and hasn't yet?

>>336181
could be a timing thing. like omni can only be killed while the world is gone.

anyway, i think that is enough information for now, world needs constant attention.

Thank him for his time, and say how we hope our relationship will continue to be amiable and mutually beneficial.

>>336148
Thank you for the words of warning and advice.
Should you ever desire a favor from us, know that we will honor it by any means possible and impossible.

One last question for road though. How may we defend ourselves against another divine assailant, or barring that, how may we hide ourselves?

Cutscene Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/05(Fri)00:29 No. 336736 ID: aa66a4
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>>336282
"my many thanks for your humble offer. i will keep it in mind. as for advice in that nature - my only advice it to simply avoid predicating such assaults. simply put, remain humble and quiet in your actions, and seek to establish yourself as fast as you can. true godhood will allow you to defend yourself more ably."

He nods.

"another piece of advice, given freely - if you ever find yourself in a truly inescapable bind, contact asar, the banker. he will demand a cost, as he does for all things - but no matter how much trouble you are in or how stained your hands, he will assist you."

And then Zithysus vanishes. You turn your thoughts to the ground below.

To the last flag you recall, the least pressing one.

To find a human rummaging in a large pile of books, waist-deep in academia.

Cutscene over Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/05(Fri)00:30 No. 336738 ID: aa66a4
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"Ah. Here we are..." she says, inching out. "This book has plenty of information on the things you were asking about. I'm sure it will come in handy."

"Thanks, Sarah."

"Not a problem! My father left me this library, it's the least I can do to help... though it's still such a mess..."

"Yes, your father was such a help. Are you sure this huge book is the right one?"

"Bilbin's Big Book of Babies, yes."

hmmm a new parent perhaps?

read book.

(Open the book. Prepare for horrors/cuteness)

hmmm, the owner of a library. that sounds as close to a high-priest as we can get. wait until the man leaves and then try to say "hello child, can you hear me?"

Do I smell a possible Champion?

>>337293
You should really avoid smelling random people, it tends to make them nervous

... Its a figure of speech.

>>337314
... I apologize, I forgot my attempts at being funny tend to fall flat

EVENT Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/13(Sat)00:10 No. 339542 ID: aa66a4
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You have reached enough worshippers to choose your MANIFESTATION. This is only one step in becoming a True God, but it is a major one!

All Gods have the following theme behind their looks: A round 'head', a 'face', a 'halo' of lines arranged in a specific manner, a 'body' that is long and preferably tapers, and some sort of set of 'limbs'.

>You have reached enough worshippers
Have we now? This suggests a the passage of time is accelerate in the divine realm.

>>336738
Hug book, read it. Find out the exact knowledge it contains.
Speaking of, how costly is this action? could we use it to quickly read all books in the library?

>Champion
Hold your horses, this is a major of power and we should review all candidates before making such an investment.

>Appearance
Pretty awesome... Ok, how about encoding some knowledge (formulas?) into our form?

Suggestion 2011/08/13(Sat)05:49 No. 339593 ID: 0d095c
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YARHAR FIDDLE DEE DEE, DO WHAT YOU WANT CUZ A PIRATE IS FREE.

I think this goes very well with our chaotic domain.

Suggestion 2011/08/13(Sat)06:22 No. 339599 ID: bd2a40
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Damn, so many failures trying to put this up.

inb4 steve'd

>>339599
do the equation on the boy change or is it always the same one?

>>339650
I like the idea of shifting equations.

Suggestion 2011/08/13(Sat)14:25 No. 339669 ID: 830e2a
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Just leaving this here

Nah, I think we should keep with the crazy teacher face. Maybe some frizzy looking hair to serve as our halo. Afterall, we are the goddess of SCIENCE! so we need to look the part.

yeah, maybe we could use a modified version of the image from >>323256 as our face?

>>339697
just replace
>>339599
face with that one. crazy wide smiling being with glasses and constantly shifting equations for skin

Suggestion 2011/08/13(Sat)17:01 No. 339710 ID: 6a5a08
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Obligatory

>>339710
where is that costume from?

Yes... we shall be the Mrs Frizzle of this world and with our mighty ruler we shall make our enemies wish they stayed home today.

the act of the "field trip" will be a holy journey to discovery the secrets of the cosmos.

And the bus shall be our most holy artifact. A carriage that requires no horse and that can carry one through both air and water as easily as on a road for those whom take the field trips of the Laughing Teacher.

Garnith!!R1LwAuMQIu 2011/08/14(Sun)07:47 No. 339847 ID: 2222da
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>>339740
From the greatest quest to ever grace the internet.
http://tgchan.org/wiki/PokemonQuest

In other news, my submission. Now with 70% more Frizz!

Omni!KBhJkqVryY 2011/08/16(Tue)18:24 No. 340767 ID: aa66a4
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The large tome was given to the pregnant woman, you cannot read it. :V

You have gained the ability to MANIFEST on Holy Ground. YOur Manifestation is unable to affect the world physically, but any powers you use while manifested will be free to use - however, the Manifestation costs energy to keep up.

The manifestation can also speak, but only to Believers.

With this new power in hand, you can now commune with Believers on your holy ground. With that in mind, some may wish to reconsider their suggestions for >>336738 this point in time.