NOVEL NEXT 141 - Daggat: Reaping their Rewards
Daggat was exhausted. His wound ached, and he had a slight headache. Yet, here was a Spirit Beast. Once defeated, he could finally, finally get his arm back. And evolve. That too.
Question was… how should he challenge it? Daggat wasn't particularly keen on fighting. He had been walking all day.
The arena was a pumpkin patch full of large, knobby gourds. That was interesting, given that it was spring. It must have been a spirit beast thing. Maybe that's why the villagers hadn't harvested it yet.
"So, beasty, I was once offered a trial by riddle. That a thing?" Daggat asked.
The spirit beast was vaguely humanoid. Like a nine-foot-tall skeleton garbed in rags and a wide-brimmed hat.
It leaned down to look at Daggat closer. Its eye sockets glowed with a pale light. "It is. Do you choose trial by riddle?"
"Hold on, don't be hasty. What does that mean?"
"I will challenge your wits. If you fail, you will die."
"Bit harsh." Daggat rubbed at his shoulder, "Say, do you mind if I ask a question? Been bugging me."
"Ask. But, I am limited in what I am allowed to answer."
"What's with the whole invisibility shtick? It's not an issue for us, but I can't see it being fair for the run-of-the-mill monster."
"I am visible in the Status Void. To filter the beasts from the worthy, we challenge your adaptability."
"That means only monsters in the know can challenge you fairly. About the system, I mean."
"Not necessarily. Those who can sense us… and are ruthless enough to attack tend to succeed."
"Huh. Alright, if you say so. Well, let's get this over with. Trail by riddle. Let's do it."
"Very well."
The world darkened. All but the pumpkin patch faded away. A thick, orange essence filled the area, and it was disturbed by wisps of black death descending from above. The death essence flowed into the pumpkins.
This was the preparation for the trial, Daggat knew. Which meant that any extra bit of information he could squeeze out of this process, the better off he would be. He scanned the field as the pumpkins filled with death. All but one. To the naked eye, nothing had changed.
"You must taste the flesh of a pumpkin. Any pumpkin will do. You may ask me three questions. I will answer either yes, no, or I do not know, but I will answer truthfully, no matter the question. Begin."
This wasn't much of a riddle. Daggat was somewhat disappointed. Well, here was at least an opportunity to learn.
"If I evolve, my new body is healed, correct?"
The Spirit Beast tilted its head, "Yes."
"Does the system heal the body based on its current state?"
"Y-Yes. You know, these questions are supposed to help you solve the riddle."
"Sure, sure. If the system encounters something unexpected, such as an extra organ, will it remove the disruption?"
"Ye- Uh, I don't know."
Daggat tsked, "Well, guess we will find out."
He summoned his spear and sent it to cut the clean pumpkin stem, then he brought the pumpkin to him. Grabbing a dagger from the inventory, he cut into the gourd, then bit into the flesh.
[You have completed a spirit beast trial and earned the Mark of the Harvest. Charm increased by 4, Intelligence increased by 2. New trait: Caudal Spike [Reaping].]
Well, it wasn't as much intelligence as he would have liked. But it was something. There was an odd sensation, as though he had been unbalanced. He could feel the cold earth through a new source of touch. It was… a tail?
Daggat turned around to get a look at it, but the tail kept moving out of the way. With some experimentation, he found he could move it. It was long and somewhat thin. Covered in green skin. At the end was a single, curved spike. Sharpened, more like a blade, it reminded Daggat of a scythe.
The Spirit Beast did not look pleased, and the world came back into view.
"THAT SUCKED!" Elyndris yelled. "You didn't even fight it! BAH! I'm going to go build my next form." Then she ran off, grumbling.
Klaw nodded at Daggat as he joined him, "That looked easy."
"Not as easy as yours is going to be," Daggat said. "Now, let's get back. I'm tired."
"Is that a tail?"
"A reaping tail. Whatever that means. I'll figure it out later."
The long hike back was grueling. It was well past midnight by the time he returned to the village. He said nothing to the human guards, who knew him and let him pass. The others were already asleep. He crawled into bed and then spent the next hour trying to find a position comfortable with his new tail.
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"Get up." Someone said, waking him. Daggat just grumbled.
"I will stab you. Get up." It was Zuss. Daggat opened an eye.
"What?" He asked.
"Do the thing. Quickly."
"What thing?"
"The alchemy thing. I want to evolve! I couldn't sleep… I kept looking at my options over and over."
Daggat sat up and wiped the sleep from his eyes, "I can't do it here. We've got to get back to the mansion first."
Her eyes seemed to glow with fury, "I won't wait, Daggat. What experiment? I'll do it myself."
It was too early for this. "Fine, I'll explain. Get everyone together. I need to piss first."
Daggat found the party gathered around a large fire, which Hunter had placed an iron disk atop. He was mixing something in a bowl.
"Morning…" Daggat grumbled.
"A tail!" Anath screeched with a wide smile. "You got a tail?!"
"Kind of thought if anyone were to get a tail, it would be Zuss," Klaw said.
"Whatchya making, Hunter?" Daggat asked.
"Stone cakes! It's my favorite. I thought this morning would need a special meal. To celebrate the evolutions!"
"Well, we aren't going through regenisis juuuust yet," Daggat said.
"You aren't. I'm evolving today." Zuss said. "Now, what's that scheme of yours?"
Daggat sighed, "Look, it's simple. I wanted to see what would happen if you evolve while under the effects of a potion." Daggat said. Though for Daggat's evolution, he had a bit more planned.
"That's it? I could have done that yesterday!" Zuss summoned daggers and juggled them idly.
"Well, I want to do some… other stuff." Daggat said, "Issue is, the potions… I don't think they are part of the system. Not really. We get a lot of cool stuff, like scales and fur and things, that aren't reflected in the stats. I think it just compensates."
"So?" Klaw asked.
"So, we don't know what will happen! Maybe nothing. Or maybe it messes everything up! Maybe the angels notice and curse us like Elyndris. Anything could happen."
Hunter poured a thin batter on the stone, and it began to sizzle and bubble.
"I'll take the risk if it shuts you up about waiting," Zuss said.
"What are you going to evolve into?!" Anath asked.
"I… don't know. I have a few options."
Daggat gave up. He clapped, "Let's take a look! To the Status Void!"
Everyone except Hunter went in. He could listen in. He flipped the cake with a fork. It did smell good.
Spider skittered around the group, then into the fire. It was unharmed.
"So, what are you interested in. Floor's yours, Zuss." Daggat said.
Her eyes went a bit wide, "Um…"
"What were you interested in?" Anath asked.
Zuss cleared her throat, then brought up her options. "I have a few interesting ones. There is Berglin and Shihou. I don't know those. Also, I can go sideways. Goblin or bugbear. Gremlin is an option, too. And troll... No to that."
The assistant brought up its notes from the bestiary, "Berglins. Tier three monsters found mostly in goblinoid societies within urban environments. Shihou are tier two… but nothing much is written about them other than they are rare."
"Then, there are a few shadow monsters. Darkbold, Shade Marcher, and a lot of shadow animal things."
The assistant was flipping from page to page, "A kobold variant… and a being without proper physical form. Fascinating."
Zuss grimaced, "Yeah. No. I have some that I think come from the mark. Moon moth, Night Gazer, and lesser glaukix."
The Assistant continued his explanations, "Moon Moths are just big moths. Night Gazers are… not in the beastiary. Neither is lesser glaukix."
"Wait! I know glaukix!" Anath said.
"What?" Daggat asked, "How do you know, and I don't?"
She stuck her tongue out at Daggat, "'Cause I'm older. It was one of my storybooks. The Twin Birds."
"I don't want to lose my goblinoid shape," Zuss said. "Wings would be nice, though."
"Ah!" Daggat said, "You might not have to. See, I noticed something in the bestiary. With some monsters, mostly tier three, it describes the monsters in different ways. Sometimes bipedal, sometimes quadruped, and sometimes winged. All three sometimes."
"That got us looking into it," the Assistant said, "Turns out your genbloom determines your general body shape."
"Food!" Hunter said. He had a plate full of flat, bread-like cakes. He began handing them out.
Klaw snagged a cake and shoved it in his mouth, "Hey! Pretty good!" He said after a few bites. "So… the genbloom thing. What?"
Daggat took his own cake. It was warm and soft, slightly sweet. He wasn't the biggest fan of sweets, but he gave Hunter an appreciative nod.
The assistant answered for him, "Your first form is the genseed. The most basic form. For you, it's gremlin. Your next evolution is called the genbloom. From there, all further evolutions are called Genbranches. It is the genbloom that determines your general form throughout your life. For you, Klaw, no matter what you become, you will always have aspects of this form."
"Specifically," Daggat said after swallowing, "More personal traits. Like your tiny eyes or ugly nose."
"What does that mean for me?" Zuss asked.
Spider crawled over to her, "You will still be hobgobliny, yes, yes. Even if you pick a bird."
"The story is fun," Anath said after eating her own stone cake, "It's about two birds who were raised together. But they became opposites. One liked the moon and the other the sun. One liked fire, the other liked the cold."
The Assistant was reading the lore entry for the creatures, "Indeed. In its lore, it was originally an owl raised by a witch. It outgrew the witch and eventually became known as the bird of death."
"Death? Hmm…" Zuss said.
"The other bird was the phoenix. The book said they loved and hated each other. Stuck in an eternal dance. They grew so powerful, they became the sun and moon."
"The phoenix and the Glaukix…" Hunter mused, "I remember that story. Except, we say the Glaukix went to live on the moon, while the Phoenix died and was reborn as the sun."
"Aren't cultural differences fascinating?" said the Assistant. "It could be an interesting choice. But don't discount the others. I had just read the lore of Shihou. A monkey who challenged the angels."
"I… don't want to be a shadow thing. I like using shadows, but I won't be tied to them." Zuss mused, working through her decisions. "Berglin sounds like the logical next step. But… It's not interesting enough. I do like the idea of the bird of death!"
"What about the monkey?" Daggat asked.
"I don't know what a monkey is. I know what an owl is."
"Seems you've got it figured out," Klaw said.
Anath cheered, "Glaukix!"
"Great. That's settled," Daggat said, "You really willing to try the potion thing?"
Zuss sighed, "Sure. Which one?"
"Which one do you want? It might impart some trait to your new form. Or do nothing."
"Maybe… Night Stalker. The warg one."
Daggat grabbed one from the inventory and floated it over.
"Well. Here goes." Zuss said.
Anath practically quivered in excitement, and Daggat leaned in to watch carefully.
As she drank the potion, he noted that her aura shimmered and mixed with the essence of the potion. Bonding to it crudely. Interesting… was there a way to make the bond stronger?
Hair grew all over her body. She allowed her mask to fall away as her face became wolf-like.
Then she made the choice to evolve.
White light bloomed from her. In the silhouette, her form shifted. She grew taller, gaining a full head of height on Daggat.
When the light faded away, what stood before them was nothing like the Zuss they were familiar with. She had the same general shape. But had owl-like features. A beak and large eyes, which nested her lure nicely. Her arms were just as long, but wider. Thick feathers grew down her arms, forming a half-wing, half-arm. Her hands and feet had both been replaced with talons that looked just as flexible.
Instead of feathers, she had soft hair over her entire body. It was silver and black, marked in a pattern similar to her burn scars, centered on her face and radiating out along her body. Her ears were still goblinoid, but fuzzy.
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In front of her, a system notification popped up.
[Regenisis to Lesser Glaukix complete. Dexterity increased by 3, Intelligence increased by 2, Will increased by 4. Base size change: Medium. New traits: Frost Core, Lesser Wings.]
[Dual cores detected. Shadow and Frost. Condensed into Umbral Chill Core.]
[Anomaly detected. Compensating… Deep Shadows enhanced: Gained perk Widen Shadows.]
[Feat Achieved: Dual-core. Cause: gain two different cores at once. Reward: One biotrait point. Note: This biotrait can only be spent on the merged core.]
[Feat Achieved: Unshakable Will. Cause: Raise Will base to 15. Reward: Fearless skill.]
Zuss seemed overwhelmed by the notifications. Daggat laughed, which was mirrored by the Assistant's mad cackle. Anath squealed.
Zuss opened her beak, "How- oh… that's weird. Bah, bah, ahh…" She worked the beak awkwardly, "How do I look?"
Daggat
True Name: Daggat
Soul: Monster
Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size]
Genbloom: goblin [ +2 Str, +2 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Scavenger; Small Size]
Mark of the Harvest: +4 Cha, +2 Int; Caudal Spike [Reaping]
Base size: Small [Largest Size: Goblin]
Monster Level: 15
Attributes (0/10)(base growth, +5; Devotion, +1; growth potions, +4):
Strength: 11 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +2, Devotion +1)
Dexterity: 11 (Base 9, Class/Genesis +2)
Constitution: 11 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +2, Growth +1)
Intelligence: 22 (Base 7, Class/Genesis +1, Growth +2, Variant +10, mark +2)
Will: 10 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +1, Growth +1)
Charm: 20 (Base 8, Growth +8, mark +4)
Feats:
True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks.
Mighty Intellect - Raise Intelligence base to 15. Reward: +1 Skill point.
Fledgling Alchemist - Successfully brew an alchemical potion. Reward: Alchemy skill.
System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill.
Devotion [Layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait.
Usurper - Slay a previous or current party leader. Reward: One level in Party Leader.
Touch of Death - Perform two of the following: die and return to life, survive an untethered's life - draining attack, or perform the rite of Mihr. Reward: Death sight.
Reborn by Fire - Remain immersed in flame for a full day. Reward: Fire Core.
Devilishly Charming - Raise charm base to 15. Reward: Party Leader skill.
Victor - Successfully led a large force against another. Reward: One Skill point. Note: This skill point may only be spent on tactics, logistics, or leadership divine skills.
Recursion - Be affected by a recursive effect. Reward: Infinite Limiter.
Skills(1/6)(Mortal Level, 0, Devotion, +2; Mighty Intellect, +1; Skill Potions +2; Victor +1):
Alchemy: 1 [Source: Fledgling Alchemist]
System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge]
System Assistant: 2 [Perk: Semi-sentience] SP SPENT = 2
[Synergy]Mind Codex: 1
--Mental Notes: 1 SP SPENT = 1
--Copy Tome: 1 (Natural skill: Literacy) SP SPENT = 1
Party Leader: 2 [Source: Usurper, Devilishly Charming; Perk: Party Loot]
Lunge: 1 (Natural skill: Spearmanship) SP SPENT = 1
Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]
Infinite Limiter
Notable Natural Skills:
Literacy: Apprentice
Spearmanship: Apprentice
Acrobatics: Apprentice
Biotraits (1/15) (Monster Level, +14; Devotion, +1):
Regenisis:
Goblin; BP SPENT = 1
Inherited Biotraits:
Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin]
Enhanced Night Vision [Source: Gremlin]
Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin]
Scavenger [Source: goblin]
Standard Biotraits:
[Synergy]Temperature Resistant Flesh
--Fire Resistant Flesh; BP SPENT = 1
--Cold Resistant Flesh; BP SPENT = 1
[Synergy]Beguiling Presence
--Hypnotic Gaze [Mutations: Dominating Gaze, Mesmerizing Gaze] BP SPENT = 3
--Hypervocal Cords [Mutations: Beguiling Voice] BP SPENT = 2
[Synergy]Second Sight
--Aura Sight [Mutations: Ambient Aura Sense] BP SPENT =2
--Death Sight [Mutations: Death Gaze; Source: Touch of Death] BP SPENT =1
Telekinesis [Mutations: Mind over Matter (Boon), Tactile Telekinesis] BP SPENT =2
Hex Aura BP SPENT =1
Core Biotraits:
Core: Fire [Source: Reborn by Fire]
Other:
Variant: +10 Intelligence; Enhanced vocabulary
Skill potions used: 2/5
Growth potions used: 2/5
Klaw
True Name: Klaw
Soul: Mortal/Monster
Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size]
Genbloom: Bugbear [ +3 Str, +1 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Rough Fur; Small Size]
Base size: Standard [Largest Size: Bugbear; Mighty Strength]
Monster Level: 14
Paladin Level: 6 [+2 Str, +2 Con, +2 Wil; Smite, Righteous Aura]
Attributes (0/6)(base growth, +5; Devotion, +1):
Strength: 27 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +5; Growth +6, Ability Boost +2; Belt of Last Stand +1, Muscle Helix +5)
Dexterity: 10 (Base 9, Class/Genesis +1)
Constitution: 14 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +4; Devotion +1; Belt of Last Stand +1)
Intelligence: 8 (Base 7, Class/Genesis +1)
Will: 11 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +3)
Charm: 8 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +0)
Feats:
System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill.
Devotion [Layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait.
Mighty Strength - Raise Strength base to 15. Reward: Size increase
Arsonist - Slay over twenty enemies with one flame. Reward: Flame Affinity skill.
Life Eater - Ritualistically eat fifty hearts. Reward: Beast Core
Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura
Recursion - Be affected by a recursive effect. Reward: Infinite Limiter.
Skills(0/7)(Class, +5; Devotion, +2):
System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge]
Burst of Strength: 1 (Ability Skill: Strength 5) SP SPENT = 1
Flame Affinity: 1 [Source: Arsonist]
Smite: 1 [Source: Paladin]
Wind Slash: 2 (Natural Skill: Swordsmanship; Perks: Razor Slash) SP SPENT = 2
Savage Attacks: 1 (Natural Skill: Savagery) SP SPENT = 1
Aura of Protection: 2 [Perk: Righteous Retaliation, ] SP SPENT = 2
Righteous Aura: 1 [Source: Paladin]
Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]
Infinite Limiter
Notable Natural Skills:
Savagery: Apprentice
Swordsmanship: Apprentice
Bodybuilding: Apprentice
Ability Boosts:
Strength (+2; Natural Skill: Bodybuilding) SP SPENT = 1
Biotraits (0/15)(Monster Level +12; Devotion +1; Potion +2):
Regenisis:
Bugbear; BP SPENT = 1
Inherited Biotraits:
Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin]
Enhanced Night Vision [Source: Gremlin]
Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin]
Rough Fur [Mutations: Insulating Fur; Source: Bugbear]
Standard Biotraits:
Claws [Mutations: Forged, Retractable, Great; Apex Reached] BP SPENT = 5
[Modifier; Synergy] Dense Body [Mutations: Reflective Leverage (Boon)]
--[Modifier] Dense Muscle Fibers BP SPENT = 1
--[Modifier] Dense Bone BP SPENT = 1
--[Modifier] Dense Organs BP SPENT = 1
Cardiovascular Control BP SPENT = 1
Redundant Organs BP SPENT = 1
Muscle Helix (Mutations: Inherited Strength, Tension Coils, Triple Helix) BP SPENT = 4
Core Biotraits:
Beast Core [Source: Life Eater]
Notable Gear:
Belt of Last Stand
Other:
Biotrait potions used: 2/5
Anath
True Name: Anathema
Soul: Monster/Mortal
Genseed: Human [ 3 Str, 3 Dex, 3 Con, 3 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Standard Size]
Full Growth Bonus: +2 skill points
Genbloom: Arachne [ +4 Dex, +4 Cha; Standard Size, Integrated Spinnerets, Extra Limbs; Standard Size]
Base size: Standard [Largest Size: Human]
Monster Level: 10
Berserker Level: 10 [+3 Str, Dex Con, -1 Int, Wil, Cha; Berserker's rage, Great Vitality]
Attributes (0/6)(Base Growth, +5; Devotion, +1):
Strength: 12 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3; Growth +1)
Dexterity: 15 (Base 8; Class/Genesis, +7)
Constitution: 13 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3; Growth, +2)
Intelligence: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis -1; Growth +2; Devotion +1)
Will: 7 (Base 8; Class/Genesis -1)
Charm: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3)
Feats:
True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks.
System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill.
Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance.
Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait.
Overwhelming Power - Artificially raise strength by 20 points. Reward: Strength Core.
Mighty Alacrity - Raise Dexterity base to 15. Reward: Improved Balance Biotrait.
Recursion - Be affected by a recursive effect. Reward: Infinite Limiter.
Skills(1/13) (Mortal level, +9; Devotion, +2; Human, +2):
System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge]
System Assistant: 1 SP SPENT =1
Natural Skill Boosts: Survival (1) SP SPENT =1
Savage Legs: 1 (Natural Skill: Savagery) SP SPENT = 1
[Synergy]Berserker's Spirit: 1
--[Synergy]Warrior's Spirit: 2 [Perk: Extra Uses] SP SPENT = 1
----Burst of Strength: (Ability Skill: Strength 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1
----Burst of Alacrity: (Ability Skill: Dexterity 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1
----Burst of Vitality: (Ability Skill: Constitution 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1
--Berserker's Rage: 1 [Source: Berserker]
Purge Poison: 1 SP SPENT = 1
Great Vitality: 2 [Source: Berserker] (Perk: Great Recovery) SP SPENT = 1
Blood Rhythm: 1 SP SPENT = 1
Charged Slash: 1 (Natural Skill: Swordsmanship) SP SPENT = 1
Enhanced Harvest: 1 (Natural Skill: Survival) SP SPENT = 1
Infinite Limiter
Notable Natural Skills:
Savagery: Apprentice
Swordsmanship: Apprentice
Biotraits [0/10](Monster Level +8; Devotion, +1):
Regenisis:
Arachne; BP SPENT = 1
Inherited Biotraits:
Venomous Mandibles [Source: Variant]
[Structural] Multi-eye [Source]
--Night Vision BP SPENT = 1
Integrated Spinnerets [Source: Arachne] (Mutations: Enhanced Production, Reinforced Webs, Sticky Webs) BP SPENT = 3
[Structural] Extra Limbs (Arachnid) [Source: Variant]
[Structural] Extra Limbs (Arachnid) [Source: Variant
[Structural] Extra Limbs (Humanoid) [Source: Arachne]
Standard Biotraits:
Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Vile Concoction] BP SPENT = 1
[Modifier]Hardened Chitin [Affects: Arachnid limbs, exoskeleton] BP SPENT = 1
Exoskeleton BP SPENT = 1
Multidextrous BP SPENT = 1
Core Biotraits:
Core: Strength [Source: Overwhelming Strength]
Infuse Essence [Mutations: Quick Infusion(Boon)] BP SPENT = 1
Notable Gear:
Blade of the Dessert Flower
Other:
Variant: Arachnid Traits
Zuss
True Name: Zuss
Soul: Monster
Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size]
Genbloom: hobgoblin [ +1 Str, +3 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Nimble Fingers; Small Size]
Genbranch: Lesser Glaukix [ +3 Dex, +4 Wil, +2 Int; Frost Core, Lesser Wings Medium Size]
Mark of the Moon: +4 Dex, +2 Wil; Lure [Moontouched]
Base Size: Small [Largest Size: Lesser Glaukix]
Monster Level: 16
Attributes (0/6) (base growth, +5; Devotion, +1):
Strength: 10 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +1, Growth +1)
Dexterity: 23 (Base 9, Class/Genesis +6, Growth +4, Mark +4)
Constitution: 10 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +2)
Intelligence: 10 (Base 7, Class/Genesis +3)
Will: 16 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +5, Growth +1, Mark +2)
Charm: 9 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +0, Devotion +1)
Feats:
System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill.
Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait.
Mighty Alacrity - Raise Dexterity base to 15. Reward: Improved Balance Biotrait.
Shadow Born - Remain in complete darkness for a full week. Reward: Shadow Core.
Recursion - Be affected by a recursive effect. Reward: Infinite Limiter.
Giant Slayer - Slay a monster six or more size categories higher than yourself. Reward: A thousand Cuts
Monster Tamer - Evolve a non-sapient monster by feeding it. Reward: Tamer Skill.
Dual-core - gain two different cores at once. Reward: One biotrait point. Note: This biotrait can only be spent on the merged core.
Unshakable Will - Raise Will base to 15. Reward: Fearless skill.
Skills(0/3) (Mortal Level +0; Devotion +2, skill potion +1):
System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge]
Deep Shadows: 2 (Natural Skill: Stealth) [Perk: Widen Shadows(Source: Anomaly)] SP SPENT = 1
Path Finding [Type: Climbing]: 1 (Natural Skill: Climb) SP SPENT = 1
Critical Hit
A Thousand Cuts [Source: Giant Slayer]
Tame [Source: Monster Tamer]
Infinite Limiter [Source: Recursion]
Fearless [Source: Unshakable Will]
Notable Natural Skills:
Stealth: Journeyman
Climb: Apprentice
Rope-weapon: Apprentice
Daggers: Apprentice
Flow Arts: Apprentice
Toss Juggling: Apprentice
Biotraits (0/16) (Monster Level, +15; Devotion, +1):
Regenisis:
Hobgoblin; BP SPENT = 1
Lesser Glaukix; BP SPENT = 1
Inherited biotraits:
Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin]
Enhanced Night Vision [Mutations: Dark Vision, Magnified Vision, Heat Vision; Apex reached; Source: Gremlin] BP SPENT = 4
Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin]
Nimble Hands (below)
Lure [Graft: Moontouched]
Lesser Wings
Standard Biotraits:
[Synergy]Improved Body Control [Mutations: Autonomous Reflex] BP SPENT = 1
--Improved Balance [Source: Mighty Alacrity]
--Improved Nerve Conduction BP SPENT = 1
--Improved flexibility BP SPENT = 1
[Synergy]Nimble Hands and Feet [Mutations: Mighty Grip] BP SPENT = 1
--Nimble hands [Source: Hobgoblin]
--Prehensile Feet BP SPENT = 1
Cold Resistant Skin BP SPENT = 1
Enhanced Visual Acuity BP SPENT = 1
Core Biotraits:
Umbral Chill Core [Source: Shadow Born + Lesser Glaukix]
Shadow Smith [Mutations: Partial Shade, Swift Shade] BP SPENT = 3
Shadow Step [Mutations: Shadow Surf] BP SPENT = 1
Other:
Skill potions used: 1/5
Notable Gear:
Blade of a Thousand Screams
Knife of the Traveler
Hunter
True Name: Hunter
Soul: Mortal/Monster
Genseed: Ogre [ 8 Str, 2 Dex, 6 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Ogre's curse; Standard Size]
—Full Growth Bonus: Size Increase, Ogres Curse
Genbranch: Oni [+2 Str, Con, Wil; Spellbrand; Gorger; Large size]
Base Size: Huge [Largest Size: Oni, Mighty Strength]
Hearth Tender Level: 14 [+1 Str, +1 Con, +4 Wil; Invoke Torch, Hearth Fire]
Monster Level: 6 [Source: Ichor of the Beast]
Attributes (0/6) (Growth, +5; Devotion, +1):
Strength: 16 (Base 13; Class/Genesis +3)
Dexterity: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0)
Constitution: 15 (Base 11; Genesis +3; Devotion, +1)
Intelligence: 9 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0, Growth +2)
Will: 17 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +6; Growth +3)
Charm: 8 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +0)
Feats:
System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill.
Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait.
Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance.
Slayer - Slay an unnatural creature with a sacred attack. Reward: Bounty Hunter
Unshakable Will - Raise Will base to 15. Reward: Fearless skill
Gluttonous Feast - Devour ten appropriate large meals in one day. Reward: Hunger Core
Mighty Constitution - Raise Constitution base to 15. Reward: Disease Resistance biotrait
Mighty Strength [Pending] - Raise Strength base to 15. Reward: Size increase
Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura
Fledgling Mage - Successfully cast a spell. Reward: Spellcraft skill.
Recursion - Be affected by a recursive effect. Reward: Infinite Limiter.
Skills (0/16) (Class Level +11, Devotion +2, Potion +1 ):
System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge]
Invoke Torch: 2 [Source: Hearth Tender; Perks: Mighty Torch] SP SPENT = 1
Hearth Fire: 2 [Source: Hearth Tender; Perks: Healing Warmth, Cozy Camp, Purify Curse] SP SPENT = 3
Sacred Flame: 5 [Perks: Debilitating Warmth, Shared Will, Unwanted Guests, Skill Mastered] SP SPENT = 5
Encompassing Warmth: 1 SP SPENT = 1
Brilliant Bash: 2 [Perks: Hearth Flame] SP SPENT = 2
Bounty Hunter: 1 [Source: Slayer]
Seek: 1 (Ability Skill: Will 10) SP SPENT = 1
Fearless: 1 [Source: Unshakeable Will]
Peaceful Presence: 1 SP SPENT = 1
Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]
Enhanced Recovery [Natural Skill: Healing] (Perks: Split Focus) SP SPENT = 2
Notable Natural Skills:
Healing: Apprentice
Cooking: Apprentice
Biotraits (0/6) (Monster Level +5; Devotion, +1):
Inherited Biotraits:
Gorger [Source: Oni; Mutations: Soul Food ] BP SPENT = 1
Spellbrand (Dance of Wind and Flame) [Source: Oni]
Standard Biotraits:
Disease Resistance [Source: Vile Concoction; Mutations: Rot Resistance, Plague Resistance] BP SPENT = 1
Core Biotraits:
Core: Hunger [Source: Gluttonous Feast]
Devour Essence [Mutations: Selective Hunger (Boon), Deep Draw, Quick Digestion; Apex Reached] BP SPENT = 4
Other:
Curse: Ogre Curse
Boot of Rashail, level 2