We should go tell Moriga of this new development, but not tell Blacksoul about her asylum if she doesn't know about it already. We should see if we can try to get some volunteers of noble magical creatures there that would like to help us save the world, and be absolutely truthful towards them. Only bring the volunteers. If Blacksoul doesn't know about the asylum already, we can spare the rest.

Tell Spikesby, when you see him again, and you will see him again, he's a tough little guy. Telling the others would be a bad idea until you get his reaction.

Sky, one of the key things to keep in mind is the development of your own soul. Spikesby acquired his in a short amount of time. I don't know how you could avoid developing one, perhaps being as emotionless as possible, but I would NOT put it past Blacksoul to be sending you out in particular to talk to all these people just so he can have one more magical creature's soul to use in the end. If you don't try to somehow counteract the development of your own soul, if you don't try to at least think as little as possible and have as little emotion as possible, he's going to kill you too once your soul completely develops.

While we go to Morriga we can ask her if she thinks she can sense a soul in a magical creature, and see if we can't get a progress report from her every few months, though I think staying at the asylum would be a hard sell after getting others to volunteer their lives.

Are you ready to die, Sky? Because it seems that when the time comes, there won't be any other option. If you continue on this path and don't flee straight to Morriga right away, anyways. Another option could be to not include Morriga's territory or include her magical creatures in this plot at all, and after you have gotten everyone you can to go to Blacksoul's, you can simply go live with Morriga after that instead of returning. You'll help save the world and survive, if that's what you want.

Lastly, I'd say to find out everything you can on these wizard rules. See if you can figure out of the creation of another wizard is against the rules, if wizards have souls, etc. If it isn't against the rules, then at some point, you should be blunt with him. If you develop a soul somehow, he's going to kill you. But if you could convince him to make you into another wizard, perhaps an apprentice to help him save the world, his chances of killing you would be... well, actually, I'm not sure that would help. He seems to like you, and enjoy having you around, but just as easily would kill you without a second thought if he had reason to.

The biggest question of all, Sky, is whether or not you're ready to die for this. If you don't want to die, if you want to live with Spikesby in Morriga's domain, then keep as little contact with Blacksoul as possible and don't ever return to him, simply going to Morriga's after all is said and done. If you are ready to die for the world, and ready to put your life on the line for all of this, then becoming as close as possible to Blacksoul, perhaps trying to become his apprentice and staying as useful as possible to him so that he keeps you around is probably the best thing to do, and maintain that "as useful as possible" part.

If you're not ready to die for this, Sky, if you want to hold Spikesby in your arms as you both live out your years in the asylum, we need to know as soon as possible. There is no shame in wanting that life for yourself.

If you feel like you want the above, and the guilt of leading so many to their doom would haunt you forever, you need to go straight to Morriga's and never speak of this again to anyone.

If you feel deep down that this is the right thing to do, and you feel that you are ready to die for this, then we're just going to have to see if there isn't possibly some use that blacksoul can have for you other than the eventuality of you gaining a soul. If there isn't... You're just going to have to come to terms with your short little life, Sky.

...You know what? No. You're the closest thing Spikesby has to a friend. If he lost you it'd be a bitter existence even in Morriga's asylum. You've got to survive this somehow, Sky. For Spikesby.

>>202652
There is a problem with simply running away though. Neither side here seems content to let the other one live. If Sky just runs away to be with Spikesby then their remaining years will probably not be very long.

And Sky gaining a soul is hardly a certainty. Far from all magical creatures gain one after all.

After the Ophians, the next thing to do is find a fucking ocean of blockheads and tell them about Rock Candy Mountain.

Moriga doesn't really have enough people to be worth the trouble. Plus, hypocritical though it might be, the more people you know who are alive afterward, the less you'll hate yourself for the rest of your life. So, go ahead and try to avoid luring people you like. Other than the Ophians who are pretty much doomed anyway at this point.

Majestic probably doesn't have a soul, so she's hopefully okay to bring with. Isn't there some way you can tell? Don't they smell weird? Don't bring her if she smells like soul. Make up some excuse.

What you're doing isn't the right thing. But it seems to be the only thing that can be done.

Unless there is a way to somehow shift the antithesis and normal matter into some kind of third catagory

A place where a wizard is here to protect, not exploit...

We gotta work with the assumption everyone will be coming. Entire communities will be coming. Entire races will be extinguished. Se still gotta make sure there are survivors from this pool.

That, or arrange for all magical creatures to get souls. Soul Factory.

Spikesby would agree to the plan if there was no other way. If this isn't done, the antithesis creatures will continue to trespass here and eat souls on their own. Blacksoul's plan will, over the long term, save lives and souls. Plus, if a magical creature's soul is so much more valuable, then Spikesby might be willing to give up his in order to save a whole bunch of mortals.

Bite Quest Intermission III - "A Bright Room, High in the Air" K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/02(Mon)18:26 No. 214921 ID: 7d53c3
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It is the moment of creation. Life, a mind, brought into existence, a tiny wisp of sentience and knowledge.

"There," she hisses, a sibilant, lovely sound. The first sound the new creation hears, "A beautiful child to assist me. You are a conglomeration of collected souls. I sent you out, all across the world to spy for me and learn. Now, I have compressed you into a single little wisp of nothing to help me with my plans."

"I need you to tell me what you have learned, anything particularly important that you should share with me."

The suggestions are the voices of the wisp. They know everything that happened in the entire quest except for the events of the Intermissions and the /questdis/ thread. Every suggestion will be told to Kshaara, not just the consensus.

>>214921
NICE TITS MOM

They are some very nice tits.

Ryxix smashed up the city with a horribly mutated Golden... to get to your slammin' tits!

Spikesby Biteface is a pretty stand-up guy.

YOU LIKE MEN...MEN!

Flails Breaker is a rapist. He also was somehow part of the rebellion against you and tried to do you in your weird sorta dead state. You should create a creature with a poisoned vagina to give him horrible dickrot.

The Anti-Magic guys are invading the lands and eating souls and shit. Also probably had a hand in your death. Probably. Spikesby is a man with a plan and is the most greatest thing in the land and you shouldn't hurt him because he has everybody's best interests in mind, including yours. He will be very useful should you so desire somebody useful that doesn't really involve murder because that's not his style.

Give him a hat, he is in great need of actual style because he is also nude. And attractive for a Snikt, yes.

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/02(Mon)19:49 No. 214944 ID: 7d53c3
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"I am glad you find me appealing, child. I am beautiful. A snikt named Spikesby Biteface? Interesting. I was aware of Ryxix's actions, but not the attacks from the Sea of Oblivion. This requires immediate actions. I need strong allies, and I need more information.

The information about Breaker is also interesting. I am going to take a trip, but you know better that I what would be the most effective use of my time.

Ryxix? I could try and calm him. This could be useful.

Moriga? She has always been extremely easy to manipulate. I think she knows things.

Flare? Flare is very strong and easy to manipulate. I can get it to do whatever I like with a little work

Breaker? If he is against me, he won't be able to hide it. I can deal with him easily. He is not very good at subtlety."

well you know, radia was in a position to tell you about flails but you know how she gets when she's jealous.

Knowing things is what we like to do best. Lets go for Morgia because you say she knows things, then WE WILL KNOW MORE THINGS, YES! You have blood on you miss, will lick it off sensually? Sensual licking is the best way to clean oneself, yes.

>>214944
We aren't very good at subtlety either, mom.

But yeah, about Moriga... if you could get some sort of friendship established with her, I'm sure she'd be a bit more forthcoming with whatever information she has. She seems like someone who could use a strong friend.

Radia is the same bitch as usual. She rudely stabbed out one of Spikesby's eyes when he met with her and she has been trying to troll Breaker and Ryxix with her body (which is nowhere near as good as yours.)

Blacksoul is cooking something up to strike back at the Sea of Oblivion. If you could help him somehow, it would obviously be beneficial to the entire world.

>>214952
Y'know what? Sure. Go make friends with Moriga. Why not.

I don't think there's much Breaker would actually do to you. It's either be subtle or break the peace, and he's almost definitely not going to do either.

Helping calm Ryxix should be a priority. He's in an unstable state, and who knows which direction he might stabilize, without intervention. If you can reach out to him now, it could save everyone a lot of trouble later. If bad news is really going down with the sea of oblivion, you might need the whole team.
It's also the decent thing to do for a friend who's at kind of a low point in his life.
Plus, he made all that blue fire for you.

On the other hand, you want more information, and Moriga is the easiest, and most entertaining, way to get some.

It comes down to what's more important to you right now. More information, or hurrying to fix things. If you think you can do both in reasonably short order, you should probably start with Moriga. If you think you need to pick only one for the time being, go for Ryxix.

Shall we continue to search the world to provide you with knowledge? With a physical body we are now immensely more capable of espionage, tasks, and specific investigations. If we are to continue spying for you, which is now likely one of if not our only use, we do know that alone we will not be as effective than if we were with a group of one or more other creatures. We believe new creatures or creatures only familiar with your realm would not be very suited, though... any in your domain that has had experience, preferably in the areas where we would be able to gather the most information for you, would allow for exponential increases in the gathering of information. Brutish or low-intelligence companions would likely provide more hindrance than aid, if at all possible they should be smart and capable of understanding complex tactics.

>>214944
Blacksoul intends to construct a weapon to unleash upon the sea of oblivion. He is confident it will work, but it is powered by souls.
If you allowed Ophians safe passage to his land then you could curry favor with him while combating the sea of oblivion and getting vengeance on those who betrayed you.

... what happened to the Golden that was here a little while ago? She is vital to the effort.

>>214944
Breaker isn't really worth for you to worry about. He only thinks with his dick and it's a very stupid dick.

But you know Moriga is quite scared of you, might not be as easy to make friends with her as you think, but she would probably also like a strong friend. And Ryxix is really out of it right now, he hasn't really been very stable since your "death".

Might actually be best to go meet with him first. He might do something retardly stupid if you don't calm him down, like trying to attack another wizard or something, and that would force Blacksoul to come out to play, and I really don't think anyone would want that.

>>214944
I am one of the few that wants to find an alternative to using the souls of the living to power a weapon to destroy the Sea of Oblivion. We will soon know a great deal about what is inside it! If anything you should delay Blacksoul's plan, just for a while.

>>215083
No, don't even think about doing that. Blacksoul is incredibly driven and sees this plan as his only way. If you get in the way of this plan then he will fucking ruin you. Not sure if he would succed, but it might fuck over the balance and kill you all.

It's alot safer for everyone if you just let him mess around with his plan on his own.

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/03(Tue)18:24 No. 215329 ID: f87000
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The wisp doesn't know about events that took place during the Intermission. Direct references to those events will be ignored.

"No amount of licking will clean it I'm afraid. It appears that I have changed."

>>214974
"That is an excellent point. I intended to destroy you after I was finished, but perhaps you can be useful to me in the future. I have something here. It has been digesting for some time, but I think it is still alive. I'll leave it here. It should be mostly healed by the time we return.

"Moriga it is. Hmm. I will travel through the Desert of Ruin on my way to see her. She is afraid of me. It will be simple to bend her to my will. What approach should I take with Ryxix? With Moriga? I haven't seen either in so long that I am not sure of the best way to approach either."

>>215329
Well I'm sure she's fine, physically and emotionally.

Uh, not sure what else we can really tell mom.

(Mom, that girl has nice tits)

>>215329
You know as well as we do that direct interference in other wizards' affairs is forbidden. You may need to contact them by proxy. You could send us, or create a warrior slave to deliver the message... or perhaps with your superior intellect you can think of some better way?

What are the rules of the peace agreement, exactly? Knowing what is allowed will help us advise you.

>>215329
Moriga seemed pretty OK when it came to talking to magical creatures, but you're right, she'll probably just run from some horrible murderous psychotic like you.

Ryxix loves you but went kinda nuts when you got penetrated hard by all your kids and has gone sorta crazy. I'd say just tread lightly and don't really try too hard to point out that he's some kind of hideous bug monster now.

>>215343
He was a hideous bug monster before. Now he's just a bigger hideous bug monster.

>>215329
Moriga seems to be afraid of basically all of the rest of you guys, as far as I remember. I'd think that if you took a gentle, almost protective approach, you might get somewhere.

Maybe. That's a straight-up guess.

Tell Morriga you need her advice. That'll surprise her, and she'll see it as an opportunity. Otherwise, she might freak out and escape to the ocean as soon as your back's turned. Be magnanimous. She's already terrified of you, so scaring her more is redundant.

When meeting Ryxix, you should try to at least temporarily stop the blood and hide the wounds using your magic. Your "death" hurt him greatly, and the bleeding will probably make him sad.
He really misses you, and he was really focused on getting you back, so show a lot of gratitude and patience.

Also, yeah, that weird thing in your stomach which we definitely don't recognize seems like it would be really useful.

>>215329
Well Mommy dearest. For Ryxix it's probably quite simple, just meet up with him again and be his companion again. He has been missing you terribly.

Moriga is a bit different though, simply ruling her through fear isn't a very reliable way. If you were to help her a bit with her sanctuary then she would probably be alot more postive towards you. And stop trying to look like you're going to eat her. I'm sure sharkfinwizard soup would taste excellent but you don't have to look like you intend to taste it all the time.

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/08(Sun)13:26 No. 216395 ID: f87000
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>>215334
Every wizard projects a field of magic that brushes against the edge of other wizards' fields. Most wizards become irritated or angry with other wizards who are too close to them because both fields attempt to fill the same space. My abilities with mentalism allow me to mitigate or completely remove this effect, therefore there is no danger in me leaving my territory. Ryxix and I have very compatible fields, however, so it has never really been an issue.

I believe I can keep him from perceiving my wounds. It may be better to do so.

It doesn't take me long to find him. He bursts from the ground after very little time in the destert.

"K'SHAARA! I FOUND YOU. I KNEW YOU WOULD COME TO ME EVENTUALLY! YOU'RE GOING TO STOP WITH THE CRAZY STUFF YOU WERE SAYING BEFORE, RIGHT?"

"Of course, Ryxix. It is exactly like it used to be. I am visiting you just like we used to."

"WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THE OPHIANS? WHAT ABOUT THE ONES WHO KILLED YOU? HOW CAN I HELP YOU K'SHAARA? I WILL DO WHATEVER I MUST!"

Well, that was certainly simple enough. Your advice is well-received. Now... how to best make use of him?

>>216395
Tell him that he doesn't have to do anything to them. You will deal with it yourself when the time comes. For now you just need him to tag along with you as you go visit Morriga. And maybe it would be nice if he could make a present for her, some sort of suitable guardian beast for her sanctuary.

Point out that the ones who stabbed you are already dead. Also that you ate a bunch and they were delicious and you're feeling a lot better now. Tell him you're probably going to let the survivors go so they can be miserable on their own for some yet-to-be-determined length of time, such as forever.

Tell him you're concerned about the Sea of Oblivion, and that you think some big stuff might go down and you guys might need to get ready for it. The weird spears that you were stabbed with probably came from there.
I don't know what can actually be done about it, though, other than making a lot of fighty monsters to kill things that come out of it. Luckily, Ryxix is good at making fighty monsters.

On that note, consider making a new species to populate your city. Maybe lizards or birds. That would be cool. It would also give you and Ryxix something to talk about, since you both like making monsters. Whatever it takes to make him less of a psycho.

There probably isn't a good reason to go bother Moriga other than to mock her for not being able to swim through the ground like a street shark.

>>216395
Hmm, actually maybe it's better to let him stay where he's at. Just tell him to make you something nice for when you get back.

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/08(Sun)14:29 No. 216415 ID: f87000
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Hmmm, yes, I don't really want him interfering with anything. I do need to locate my errant children, though.

"leave my Ophians to me, Ryxix. You know this is the proper way of things. I am going to visit Moriga. I want you to stay here and help me design some new creatures, as well as perhaps a guardian for Moriga. The spears that 'slew' me were forged at least in part from material from the Sea of Oblivion, and something major is happening there. Marshal your soldiers and prepare for battle, my dear. It seems that soon there could be another war. The mortals and their doings are hardly relevant compared to that."

"AS MUCH AS IT PAINS ME TO LET YOUR DEFILERS LIVE, YOU ARE RIGHT, OF COURSE. I HAVE BEEN BLIND. I WILL DO AS YOU ASK ME. PERHAPS WE CAN TALK AGAIN WHEN YOU COME BACK THIS WAY. I'LL HAVE SOMETHING PERFECT FOR MORIGA, AND SOMETHING WONDERFUL FOR YOU. I WOULD NEVER DISSAPOINT YOU."

Making a creature requires time and effort, even for Breaker. Time I would rather spend securing my allies. I'll let Ryxix handle it - he's a more competent transmuter.

Moriga's fears have always been the product of her own imagination, that and seeing exactly how I relish the defeat and subjugation of my foes.

I will visit her. She travels often and knows a lot. I think she will be a useful ally. I need an appropriate method of approach, though.

>>216415
Approaching Moriga will be difficult. She does have a form well suited for water, though... perhaps you can meet her at a shoreline, so that she has an easy escape route and thus will be more at ease?

Slither over to her castle and tell her you need to borrow a cup of sex.

Really, how hard could it be to talk with her? She said she was on good terms with you. If you need a unique angle, tell her you need her advice. I bet that'd take her by surprise.

>>216424
I also like the idea of phrasing it as asking her for advice. :v

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/08(Sun)15:48 No. 216435 ID: f87000
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Approaching from the water is probably best. If she learns that I'm coming, she'll probably try to slip away.

I slither to the back of her little cliff, near the ocean entrance. Sure enough, I see her swimming toward the sea.

"Hey, K'shaara. I, uh, heard you were dead. Looks like that's not true. So, uh, what are you doing in my territory?"

"I've actually come to you for help. I have been unconscious for quite some time, and I want to know if I can rely on you for help."

"Help with what, exactly?"

She doesn't seem entirely frightened, but I can sense that she is uncomfortable.

Tell her about your concerns with the sea of oblivion, and what she thinks ought to be done about it. Try to avoid making it sound like the world's in deep shit, or else she'll panic and go back to the ocean. Mention that you think you've made progress patching things up with Ryxix.

Also, ask why your Ophions would've wanted to kill you. :(

>>216446
Basically this. Telling her about Ryxix going mad with his "love" for you might be a good idea too. Either way, don't sound too frightening or demanding, Morriga likely won't like becoming directly involved in any way so let's not try to put her in such a position.

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/08(Sun)17:58 No. 216462 ID: f87000
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"Well, I am uncertain what has been occurring in the world while I slept. All I know is that Ryxix went insane, but I am making steps toward settling him down. He is making a guardian creature for you. I will create its mind, so please don't worry about it interfering with your affairs here."

Her inscrutable, single expression irritates me. I can never tell if she is being smug, or if her lidless eyes and lipless face are just making it seem so.

"That's awfully nice of you, K'shaara. I mean, we've always gotten along and all, but you've never actually treated me like an equal or asked me for help or anything. We just kinda had that 'predator solidarity' or whatever, even though I'm not much of a predator. Frankly, it's kinda creepy."

"Moriga, I know you know more than you let on. You use your obvious weakness to seem inconspicuous and therefore be ignored. Our brethren perhaps, never saw your value. I didn't until recently. My ophians, when they attacked, had weapons forged from what I believe to be Antithesis. I simply wish to know if you have any idea how or why they acquired these weapons, or why they would turn against me. I wish to extend a hand of friendship and open communication between us. I do not know who I can trust, but I feel I can trust you not to betray me."

She looks away. "Yeah. I know who did it. It was one of our 'brethren.' I don't know what the plan is exactly, but I know I'm dead if I tell. I think it's more than just you, though, I think it goes a lot deeper. I think it might have to do with the war, and the birth of the sea. You have to protect me though, you and Ryxix. I can't say anything unless I know I'm safe. It's either that, or just leave. I don't want to get in the middle of all this."

And here I was expecting this conversation to go nowhere.

Tell her you'll protect her, and mean it. Tell her you have to know what the plan was, and who's behind it. Ask why she hasn't run away already, if she's so worried. Also, lick her face a little.

>>216462
You and... Ryxix?

Let's get serious here. Morriga is basically the only person halfway trustworthy at this point. She also wears her emotions on her sleeve (gills?) If she were lying, if she were friends with you before and felt bad about turning your ophians against you, if she turned your ophians against you, you would be able to tell in her voice.

At the same time, you need absolute confirmation that she played no hand in it. You should pull her close in a gentle though threatening manner so you don't startle her and get your face bit, and ask her how you would know she played no part in this. Don't ask what she knows, but how you would know she had no hand (fin?) in it. Only then can you offer complete alliance and friendship, as after the ophians rendered you comatose for so long you're hesitant to trust even her.

>>216467
I'm supporting this.

>You and... Ryxix?
It's cool. He can make some blue fire for her.

>>216467
I'm gonna support this too, even though I made my own suggestion. I dunno how paranoid we should be, honestly.

K'shaara!!Z0Mwx3ZJZj 2010/08/08(Sun)18:53 No. 216476 ID: f87000
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"Ryxix will do as I ask. There is no need to worry about him. He is a vengeance-seeker. When I need him to fight, he will. Unless everyone was massed against us, we would be able to protect you. Besides, protecting you is really as simple as warning you. I have no reason to leave you out in the cold."

As irritating as she is, she can't lie to me.

"Okay, look, you can't tell anybody. I don't know who is working for who. I know you and Ryxix weren't involved. I - Okay, I'll just start in the beginning."

"Just a moment."

Thank you for your time, little wisp, but this isn't for you to hear.

Weekly regular BiteQuest updated will begin Saturday the next. If you want to help design K'shaara's new creatures or Ryxix's guardian, then go to the discussion thread! The winner gets something cool.