0DA5 000015426394565
(CAAC) Captain of the Wannas Advance Artillery Core 0DA5 000015426394565 (a.k.a. "0DA5", "Forty-Five Sixty-Five", "Twenties")
0DA5 is an incredibly old warforged unique in this time. To his knowledge the whole civilization he fought for ended, while this does not haunt him the loss of the knowledge of the “Radix Omnium Magicae” a special set of magics that allow for the creation of new schools of magic. Now that the knowledge is lost to him his arcane research is devoted to its rediscovery.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
0DA5 tall heavy body would be considered slightly heavy set (Barrel Chested) with thick arms and legs
Body Features
0DA5 is several structures built over each other. His skin is composed of hundreds of 4 legged spider-like droids interlocked like chainmail under the Mithral exoskeleton.
Facial Features
0DA5 robotic face shows little emotion.
Identifying Characteristics
His heavy body and metallic nature lead to a very recognizable set of noises when he's in a room or walking.
Physical quirks
The lack of a need to sleep allows a huge amount of time to craft this leads to 0DA5 always moving his hands tapping, drawing with no quill, fidgeting.
Special abilities
His hands can split open extending up to three feet of spider-like arms
Apparel & Accessories
0DA5 has leather armor sculpted onto his body. he wears a bag over that containing his tinker tools and several other effects. as well as his pistol holster. then having his reinforced cloak over that and a backpack
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
0DA5 has knowledge about sexuality and breeding in species as part of his 0 model status but doesn't consider himself a part of the organic world and has not considered it.
Mental Trauma
During the Wannas conflict, 0DA5 was looking over the artillery on the right flank when an old college commander Rex approaches and call out to 0DA5 calling him "Twenties" looking up he sees Rex and fellow warforge 0DA7 (part of 0DA5 production batch of 10 units) the moment when 0DA5 went to speak 0DA7 explodes shrapnel shredding Rex and blowing 0DA5 back. (This was a more raw magic form of shatter) 0DA5 screams out "Ambush" seeing movement through a nearby thicket he reaches down for his pistol only to find that his waist down was missing. He attempts to call out the location of the rebel before he's pelted with bullets plinking off his armor and embedding into his mechanicm cutting off his voice combat erupts as the rebels sabotaging the artillery. 0DA5 looks over and sees Rickshaw carrying his legs and weapon crawling towards him before the saboteurs detonate the explosives causing the large artillery piece to collapse onto the paralyzed 0DA5.
We see the rebels throwing the wreckage of the battle down a large pit a heavily damaged 0DA5 flattened and bent is pushed over the edge into the pit before being buried by the rest of the debris.
Intellectual Characteristics
He is very fond of notes often writing down an exact copy of lectures word for word as well a another column for his thoughts on in
Taboos
0DA5 doesn't eat or drink not requiring it however he still can eat and drink but doesn't and implies that he can't.
0DA5 is an incredibly old warforged unique in this time. To his knowledge the whole civilization he fought for ended, while this does not haunt him the loss of the knowledge of the “Radix Omnium Magicae” a special set of magics that allow for the creation
Character Location
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Honorary & Occupational Titles
(CAAC) Captain of the Wannas Advance Artillery Core
Age
11,324 years (14 years Awake)
Children
Gender
Robot
Eyes
Yellow-Orange Rings
Hair
None
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Metallic
Height
6' 9"
Weight
310 lb
The One Shots Epilogue
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
Looking up you see Moon staring back at you as you both fade into dust.
Darkness surrounding you you start to fall.
Breaking the darkness are shimmers of golden light illuminating the walls of a cavern.
The tunnel your falling thought opens up into a massive cavern containing a huge lake. But you are stunned by this lake's centerpiece, a waterfall of golden light coming out of the caverns ceiling.
You are so stunned you almost don't notice the smooth flat floor racing towards you
As you impact the water it's perfect stillness and clarity causes it to appear invisible.
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
I struggle to surface, gasping as I try to stand. Despite the shock of the impact, I can't help but be awed by the deluge of golden light.
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
Yes but you are alone
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
Treading water you would see a small boat near the waterfall
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
The silhouette of a man fishing can be made out
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Laush wades over to the boat, waving to get the man's attention. He calls out to him.
"Please! I need your help! Can I come aboard?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
A warm smile greets you
"Why hello there of course" he offers a hand to pull you up
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
He looks like a friendly old fisherman slightly older grabbing his hand, you feel a warmth from within him passing into your hand.
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Shocked at the warmth, Laush nonetheless pulls himself up out of the water and into the boat. Exhausted, he takes some time to catch his breath and get his bearings.
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
The old man smiles and casts his rod back into the still water.
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
"I can't thank you enough, kind sir. I'm in your debt." He looks around the cavern, assessing his surroundings. "Do you know where we are?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
"It's the right thing to do to help other people I mean."
"We're on a lake"
roll perception or investigation for the looking around
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
" I suppose so... I can see that. But do you know where this lake is on the map? I don't remember where I was when I fell."
{A flat 15 to Perception.}
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
With that the cave is huge and the waterfall of light illuminates the whole thing several caves cut into the walls past the shore line despite the waterfall the lake is perfectly still and clear you can see no other life in this place. There is an open barrel on the small boat and it's empty.
"There are many maps. I'm sure that we are on one of them. Why do you have somewhere you need to be ?"
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Laush shakes his head "No. I just like knowing where I am."
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
"Well you are here on the lake I suppose you could go to the shore if you want but it would get darker and darker or you could get closer to the waterfall but it might blind you"
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
"I think I want to head closer to the waterfall, if you don't mind."
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
"All I have is the fishing rod you'll have to row if you want to go anywhere"
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
"That's fine with me." He looks around for some oars, and barring that, uses his hands to begin rowing gently towards the light.
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
There are oars in the boat and you start moving toward the light.
"Is there a reason you feel so compelled to push forward?"
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
"None save curiosity, and a general desire to keep moving forward in life."
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
You approach the waterfall and the boat slowly starts to float though
"Curiosity can be quenched but to always be moving forward means you never have time to...." He is distorted as the waterfall passes over him.
Working its way down the boat to you
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Laush hesitates, but moves into it.
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
The water washes over you and you see the light in it's stream flow into your body
The light is warm and the water is cold and you feel whole
Upon exiting the waterfall you are no longer sharing a boat with a friendly fisherman but now a dark hooded apparition.
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Laush is startled, but composes himself quickly.
"Are you still the man I was with? Or some new traveler?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
"I am the same but you are now anew look around with open eyes and see disparity in its whole"
Another perception pls
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
{18}
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
Now what you see is a lake full of fish algae and plant life the walls of the caverns covered with plant life blooming flowers and building cut from the stone of the cave the waterfall is now being contained by several aquifers that are moving though the small village but no people
Your stomach growls
"You have bathed in the font of my soul and now you are cursed mortal"
He fades into nothingness
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Laush takes it all in, wide eyed.
He puts hand on his stomach. "At least that's familiar. If I had a copper for every time my sense of self has been altered by the unknowable, I would have two copper. ...Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice."
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
Your boat drifts to the shore and you smell food and tea coming for a building nearby.
Changeling Tales — 04/25/2021
Laush climbs out of the boat, shaking his waterlogged self before moving toward the smell of food.
mpb0987654321 — 04/25/2021
This is the only house with light in it and a shadow quickly passes over the window as you hear humming and the sounds of a fire.
(The housing and aqueducts give you an early Roman feel.)
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Oscar breathes in the smell deeply before moving into the doorway and knocking on the doorframe
"Hello? I don't mean to bother you, but I was wondering if I could come in?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You hear a young man scream and a shattering of pottery before a frightened kid steps into view holding a quarterstaff in one hand and a set of beads in the other.
"Who are you green creature" him trying to make his voice sound low
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush holds his hands up and tries to appear non-threatening. " Whoa, easy there! My name is Laush. I know how I must look, but I promise I have no intention of harming you."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"Why are you here beast what reason do you have for breaking my exile"
Roll an insight for me
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience. I'm afraid I lost my way, and was hoping to ask for some food before I was off. I didn't mean to frighten you."
{Insight roll was 10+1:11}
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You can't identify what race he is.
"This place is cursed and you should fear lingering but I was raised to share what I have so you may stay and eat."
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"Thank you so much for your kindness. I promise I won't stay long."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
He provides you half a grilled fish and some weak tea.
"So did you come from the caves below" his voice relaxing into a more normal tone
"You should leave when you can I have been touched by the taint and shouldn't be interacted with"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"No, I fell down here into the lake." He cocks an eyebrow. "What kind of taint? Do you mean the curse of the waterfall?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"No I have been tainted with a laten soul and exiled here by the arch mages to await my execution"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"That's awful!" Tries to finish eating and drinking, not speaking with his mouth full. "How did you become tainted with the laten soul? And why have they shunned you for it?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"Oh I'm not shunned I'm here to become enriched with the well spring of cursed energy the arch mage's say that after my execution my soul will fuel a hundred new lives as for my taint I was born with it rare but happens"
Roll arcana
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
{ A flat 15}
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
Sorry arcana +250
You are momentarily blinded by the creature sitting in front of you. His power of magic is almost that of a god.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush shields his eyes for a bit.
"Incredible! You truly are a wellspring of magic in your own right! But why must you die to share that power?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"my taint is rare but the arch mages said that if they are like springs of water I was like an empty ocean I don't naturally fill but in a place like this I can be enriched"
"when you scared me at the door I gave you what was mine willingly and you are better for the food if hundreds need me to share my life with them how can I say no"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"I suppose that's fair. It just doesn't feel right that anyone should have to die for something they cannot control. I'm glad that some good might come of it, but it still feels cruel. Thank you kindly for all that you've done. I appreciate your generosity. "
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"Your welcome my strange friend I suggest you go back to this world of yours that's so perfect this world is much to cruel"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
His face is shadowed for a moment. "Oh, believe me. My world is not much better. There are people who would kill those who look like me for the crime of being born. There are days where I must sing for hours just to keep myself fed and housed. There are even those who would scorn us for who we love, though they are blessedly few in most of the places I have had the pleasure of staying." He looks up at his host. "My world isn't perfect. But if no one says anything... if no one challenges the way things have been, or seeks a better answer... nothing will change." *He brings himself to his feet, and if the house is not taller than 6'3 he has to crouch."
"But it's clear I should take my leave soon. Again, many thanks for your hospitality. I will be sure to tell others of your kindness towards me." He smirks. "Beast comments not withstanding, of course." Laush begins to duck through the doorway.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
As you pass the doorway there is a slight rush of air blow past you turning around you see an empty dusted ruin of an old house lifeless turning back around your but three inches from the dark hooded ghostly specter "Such a young boy to take the burden of hundreds in other lands they'd call him king but here exile" the specter starts floating backwards towards the lake slowly.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Follow behind the spectre cautiously. "Very true. And yet you are content to watch, while others must challenge this indignity in your stead. Does it ever get lonely, knowing there is no one else who will see time as you do? Do you ever get tired of watching others from a distance, never able to intervene?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
The creature reaches out a claw and it stops a inch from your flesh. You feel a deep warmth emanating from its palm before he fades again. You're now at the edge of this lake only a moment passes.
"LOOK OUT" you hear a scream behind you
roll dex saving throw
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
{11+5:16}
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You manage to duct as a long spear sails over your head into the water.
approaching you stands a tall reflection of the young boy you saw before here you see him in his prime
"Why hello again old friend" the tall man offers you a hand to help you up
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush takes his hand, masking his confusion gracefully. "And hello to you! It is a pleasure to see you again alive and well."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
you can't speak the moment you touch his hand you realize your mistake he was god like years ago and now you feel so much magic flow from him you that it burns your very soul your hand stinging as if touching a hot pan
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Flinches and draws back his hand. "Sorry. That's my bad. I should have been more careful."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
slightly upset looking
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Smiles at him comfortingly. "It's fine! You couldn't help it. How have you been in the time since we met my friend? You seem so full of warmth and life!"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"I'm good I've made this long spear to help with fishing and I moved to the bigger house at the top of the cavern walls."
his smile fades slightly
"I'm sure they com for me any day now"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"That's wonderful! I'm glad you are doing so well for yourself." Looks concerned at his statement. "I'm sorry you have had to be put through this. I feel like there must be some other way to share the magic running through you. " Seems to get an idea. "Say, have you ever given your magic an outlet?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"I'm not supposed to use my taint before I was too young and now I feel like it would be dangerous if you were hurt from just my touch" You would feel something drawing your attention away from the man but up to the ruins.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush turns towards the ruins to see what is going on.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You would see a shop on the cliff face
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"Oh! I don't recognize that shop from before. Do you know who runs it?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You are alone on the cold beach
you can tell that its night as a chill sets upon the cavern
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Sighs deeply, shaking his head. "So many questions, and never any answers." Laush begins to make his way up to the shop, hoping for the best.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
A song starts to play from the shop pinking of a viol but a song you don't know.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush smiles at the sound, readying his own viol as he peers in. "Mind if I accompany you?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You see the dark specter in a room of old destroyed interments some you don't recognize pinking away at the viol as you walk in
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Sits next them, viol at the ready. "I can help you with the chords, if you want."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
He crushes the viol in his hands.
"My name you do not know, my soul you share, and you never played for me, never even asked of me my name" and the specter fades
his last words "never even asked of me my name" sound not of hate or anger but of sadness
the cavern is now very dark you hear a horse outside of the shop
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush follows the sound of the horse.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
In an almost black cavern you see a carriage drawn by two horses. The door opened.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush peers into the carriage.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
you see a old man peering out the other side of the cart
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"Hello, old friend. I'm sorry I never asked your name before. I should have." *Gestures to the seat next to him. "May I sit with you?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
there is no response
a strange voice "Were here exile"
the door the old man is looking out opens showing though the carriage a bright day in a beautiful city the old man exits the carriage and starts walking soldiers on both sides
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush follows behind them at a jog. "Hold on! Do you mind if I accompany you?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
crawling through the carriage to the open door its slammed in your face the hooded specter standing on the other side of the glass "It's too late green beast" taking up the rains and a whip the carriage starts to move you gimps the old man and soldiers holding back angry crowds of people throwing rock and insults at the old man and his protectors.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush misty steps in front of the old man and shields him with his body.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
as you wield magic you see an ark of power emit from the specter into you (you cast misty step as a level 7 spell) appearing in-front of the old man you raise an arm to shield him. a rock passes though you arm striking the old man stunned a soldier passes though you to block more rocks and they proceed to a great tower.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
{It's a feat I can use as a Fey Touched, but I get it.}
Laush follows them in, knowing what's coming but desperate to try and stop it.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
The specter follows in the distance
you seem to have no effect on anything here
He's brought into the great tower standing above an emerald that was unnaturally large slowly growing by a ring of sorcerers enchanting it you see 4 men standing at the same level as the old man.
"We the council of 4 arch mages are here to enact your execution your soul being a great asset to the kingdom but we are not without mercy....." they go through a long list of thing but its turns into droning noise in the background as they are 4 floors above you(edited)
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush stands before the old man, unsure of what to do but ready to act if need be.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
The council offers him one wish looking over at you with slight pride. He asks to know about the hundreds of lives he will save the arch mages tell him that he will give life to millions looking over you see the arch mages showing him a suit of armor you will give life to an army. The arch mage's drape a dark robe over the man and with a single movement he is no more just a burning soul deciding into the great crystal but your eyes are fixed and the suit of armor a prototype of 0DA5
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush looks into the eyes of ODA5. He strokes 0DA5's face and cries. "I'm so sorry, 0DA5. You didn't deserve this. I should have done more. " He hugs the prototype of 0DA5, knowing he can't change or feel it, but wanting to comfort him anyway.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You see the ghostly figure pointing below at the great crystal
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush looks down at the crystal. "Whatever you need me to do, I will."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You see the crystal glowing with the brilliant soul and people are cutting gems out of this great crystal And hauling them off
Stating coldly
"You are cursed and this is our burden" before fading
Each gem has a small shining light within it.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
{Oh no! I'm sorry for replying. I'm not sure what to do. I'm still kind of emotional from everything that's happened. Just give me a minute.}
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
{everything okay mate?}
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
{Yeah! I just got too attached to who 0DA5 used to be. I don't feel like I handled it well.}
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
The spectator sees you being distort at the even just past
He offers you a hand as did the fisherman as did the tall man as did the young boy offered you fish.
"Do not be saddened by my death I was not the victim of this story"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush takes his hand and squeezes. "Is there any way I can still help you?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
Yor drifting through the air with the spector
Heading below the ground into these large tombs of metal
Their an army of thousands stood some resimbling 0DA5 but many just twisted machines designed to kill
"I am just an echo"
You see gems being loaded one into each unit
"My great soul split into these devices"
He sets you down Infront of one touch it and know the true victims.(edited)
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush reaches out and touches the one nearest to him.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
You see the last war you see the battlefield people being killed without emotion by this storming hoard machines
"My sacrifice created life yes but it was used to take so much more"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush recoils. "That's awful! So many people were slaughtered."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
Their is one last this pointing to the carts holding the gem stones
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush approaches the cart with the gemstones, running his hands along the facets.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
One gem is brighter than the rest shining like a star as one of the workers picks it up and start walking off with it.
As he walks you see him trip and fall, breaking it in two he quickly picks up both pieces and places them in a 0DA5 model.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"It was broken... Split..."
Laush turns to the spectre.
"That was you, wasn't it? The one we know now."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
"was not my hand that granted you your vision"
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
"Nevermind. I think I understand, though."
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
With your words he spector fades
There you stand amongst the Army of the Defense Matrix, 0DA5's empty shell standing at attention. After a moment you feel a cold air blow from behind you.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush turns around to face the cold air.
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
The army fades away as you turn, back in the cave the specter floating at the beach side.
Changeling Tales — 04/26/2021
Laush moves to stand in front of the spectre. "What do you need us to do?"
mpb0987654321 — 04/26/2021
he raises his hand and the cavern disappears and you find yourself within a giant emerald the radiant waterfall appears as a massive crack in its lattice, "I created the only home I know but it's just an illusion, a facade to give me some peace." a pause "When you took a shard of my soul you inherited all the sins of those machines here all I can do is relive the horrors of our sin or to blind myself and exist in blissful ignorance. But you can free us and give all the victims their justice I beg of you find all fragments of my soul and destroy them"
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
His face takes on a look of shock and pain as the implication sets in, but quickly shifts to one of determination.
"Of course. I will make sure these victims receive justice. I promise."
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
"Then I grant you all that I can; you will have three days if you haven't found a way to extend your life you will be destroyed and our sins will haunt us forever. You also must destroy this" gesturing to the emerald around you "last because if its destroyed you won't have your three days"
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
"I understand. Thank you."
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
A hand gestures you to the crack in the crystal and the specter fades.
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
Laush moves to the crack in the crystal and lays his hand on it.
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
You feel the energy flowing out into the unknown and you can push though into it
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
He pushes through, into the unknown.
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
For a moment you can't see then you are in a graveyard, the party walking to the founder's tomb you're really low to the ground.
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
Laush looks around for 0DA5 and Bakul.
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
You see 0DA5, Bakul and Laush talking and trying to open the chains on the tomb
You see yourself the real you. What you were a simulation of it a bit disturbing.
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
Shaken, but not stirred, I move towards 0DA5.
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
Taking a step you collapse your new body not familiar to you. Looking down you see 8 spiders like legs of steel.
Changeling Tales — 04/27/2021
Recognizing Rickshaw, I attempt to lift myself up again and scuttle toward 0DA5.
mpb0987654321 — 04/27/2021
Your first steps are rickety but your new body slowly starts to obey and you find it much stronger and faster than your use to
You can approach 0DA5, Bakul, and Laush
Hymm and 0DA5 conversation in the magic shop
Hymm and 0DA5 are standing in the magic shop to pass time hymm looks around the shop with magic eyes. Among all the powerful magics a low pulsating hue of enchantment emanates from deep within 0DA5
Hymm
"Fascinating. I sense magics radiating off thee, my companion. Mind-altering magics.
ODA5
"I'm a wizard my friend I don't doubt the I emit various magics from time to time" no changing in 0DA5's appearance still looking around. the enchantment does seem ominous but as you brought it up the low pulsing stops and the magic dims.
Hymm
"As is suspect I do from time to time. Though I must admit my curiosity at what sort of spell thou must be working to radiate such magics..."
ODA5
"I have no spells at the moment for which magic you should detect" walking over to you "if you can keep a secret I am working on a project" pulling out from a pocket two platinum rings which radiate conjuration & abjuration magics "don't tell anyone"
Moving closer to hymm she would look into 0DA5 he doesn't have skin, armor but not skin peering through a joint in the armor and she would look inside 0DA5 a clock-work creature the gears moving and levers shifting back and forth but buried deep in his core you see the hue dim but present.
ODA5
"Its going to be a gift for moon"
Hymm
"And what doth thou intend to do with these rings? Imbue them with this Floating Disk's magic?"
ODA5
"Moon has a particular dislike for rain so this ring should shield her from it" pause "but it is a present so I trust in your discretion"
Hymm
"Fear not, I'll not spoil thine gift. 'Tis rather thoughtful of thee. It is good to see such compassion amongst our numbers. Hast thou known her for some time?"
ODA5
"Yes Moon reactivated me after my deactivation"
"I have accompanied her for "there will be a brief moment a pause slightly longer than expected his eye stop tracing you and stare straight ahead "ACTIVATION OCCURRED 63,723,485 SECONDS FROM THE CURRENT MOMENT" the enchantment magic would surge to its original level another shorter pause as the regular pulsing continues his demeanor returns and looks back at you "almost two years at this moment" "what is your relationship while we're on the topic with mantra you seem to have a connection"
Hymm reaching out into 0DA5 mind searching for the sorce of this magic detects his thoughts but his robotic nature lead to difficult interpretation
Boot....
Ping Main Controller....
Input activation request time....
Calculating Time....
Output Time...
Ping failed...
D̸e̷f̷a̵u̷l̴t̸ ̵R̴o̸u̵t̵i̸n̶e̴ ̷S̶e̸l̸e̷c̷t̵e̷d̵.̵.̴.̵.̷
̵͙̾A̶͆̕ç̶̔t̴̀̓i̶͖͆v̶̄̉a̸̫͛ṭ̴͂ȍ̸̚r̷̘͗ ̴̈̈́P̸͑̋r̷͐͜ô̸̞t̷̛̿o̴̓̔c̸̋̕ǒ̴̏l̶̋̈.̵̡̛.̷̫̎.̸͖̈.̶͖̽ ̶͒͠S̵̓̔e̷͋̉a̷͈͌r̷̀͘ć̶́h̵͌̑ ̷̈̈́f̴̛͝ő̴͆r̷͒̈́ ̷́̿Ȁ̸̅č̴̈́t̵̛̔ḯ̶̈́v̶̐̓a̴tor....
before the thoughts are broken leaving hymm with the feeling of walking into a room and forgot why you did
Hymm
"Beg pardon..... my mind was rather occupied. What was it we were discussing?"
ODA5
"We were talking about how we know the other members of our party"
Hymm
"Ah, of course. Beg pardon. Mantra is mine adoptive brother. I've known him since he was a babe, though I was not much older at the time."
ODA5
"Ah seems odd that you would run into each other in your travels"
Hymm
"What one sees as happenstance, another may see as having been foretold. I see it more as something in between."
ODA5
"Happenstance would seem statistically improbable, I would just hope whatever deity foretold your meeting was telling a good tale"
Hymm
" 'Tis mine hope that my life be an inspiring tale, and not a parable, though I suppose one ne'er truly knows, even after they take the quill into their own hands..." Two heartbeats pass before her voice rings in your mind again "0DA5, art thou feeling well? Thoust seemed..... different than usual, at least, for a moment"
ODA5
"Well I hope that my tale is not worth telling, characters in stories are often larger than life and their suffering as much so." "You are quite caring Hymm but I do not fall ill" pause looks at you "if you must know. Moon has departed this morning without much word and this worries me to an extent but her profession often requires discretion"
Hymm
"I would inquire, though I suppose 'twould merely be counterproductive. Does she oft make no mention of her comings and goings? If so, as be my suspicion, then thou has naught to worry for presently. At least in relation to Moon. Doubtless she will return when it suits her. Pray, correct me if I be mistaken."
ODA5
"So should the sun rise tomorrow yet are draconic Bakul still buries his gold, And I still worry"
"surely mantra can hold his own in combat I have seen that, but there are many aspects of life where he would be at a disadvantage. I would imagine that this would worry you"
Hymm
"He..... buries his gold? Fascinating. I'd inquire with him about his propensities, though he seems to rather dislike my presence. As such, I've opted to provide him with all the space he may require.The arrangement is sufficient for mineself in turn, though I mean him no ill will." A sense of discontent stirs within you for a moment, then is forced down. Gone. "I learned many years ago that merely because one is disabled does not in turn mean one is helpless. I keep in frequent contact with my brother through arcane messages like this one, in addition to other ways. He is far more capable than thou may believe. I've a concern for him, aye, as I ever will. He is closer to me than anyone else in this world or any other. We hath shared all since the day he arrived at our monastery. But it be precisely that concern, in excess, that drove him away..... I'll not repeat the mistakes of our father." A long, awkward pause ensues..... "Pray, forgive me, I've let my mind wander and I fear I've overshared a stretch."
ODA5
"Not a very pleasant fellow Bakul naturally aggressive but to my knowledge not a bad man" "I did not mean to offend I was simply saying that this world values vision very highly and blindness is a harsh disadvantage to overcome'' an inquisitive moment passes "I am not a medical practitioner but It would be within my ability to restore her vision" turning to look at you "however I am less acquainted with mantra" a small smile breaks across 0DA5 face "I would imagine like this spell bypasses your deafness, He would benefit from the ability to bypasses his blindness to read, watch sparring sessions if it is too much the trait can be taken away it can be restored daily if so desired" places a hand on your shoulder "I will leave the continuation of this to your inquisition. your knowledge of mantra out weights mine infinitely."
Hymm
"Society does indeed rely more on sight than many would care to admit, though allow me to assure you, countless folk take their hearing for granted as well. And aye, I've managed to use mine arcane aptitude to... alleviate some of the difficulties of my deafness, as has Mantra, in a fashion, for his blindness, though I do not believe him aware of such occurrences. Overall, he is indeed rather unattuned to the arcane... 0DA5, as you have shared with me, I will in turn share with you, though I'm afraid 'twould require some of the discretion thou typically reserves for Moon."
ODA5
"while discretion is not my strong suit it would be unfair to ask for something I was unwilling to return. My discretion is yours in the fullest"
"Discretion seems an easier task to fulfill with your common arcane usage less prying ears" There is a tapping at the window behind us you would see 0DA5 turn and look out of the window at a small clockwork bird on the window seal "It would seem my worries will continue"
Hymm
"Much of my magic is related to the mind and, though it be rather difficult, I can connect my mind with another's in a manner of speaking. I have done so to show Mantra my memories, and in a way, provide him with a semblance of vision for a time. I find it could be useful for providing descriptions for people he cannot see, in addition to allowing him a manner of contributing to..... visually-mandatory occurrences. Sadly, however, such methods are only slightly more secure than their mundane counterparts. I am not the only one capable of such arcane feats, I'm afraid. I had to be taught it, after all." Hymn follows your gaze to see the automaton "Another extension of your will? Fascinating, though judging by your reaction, 'twould seem it be a harbinger of ill tidings."
ODA5
"Their are some who can learn but telepathy is a rare gift strange how you two should be so oddly improbable" the last sentence had a slightly lighter tone but then it heavies "while rickshaw is a looser expression of my will this raven is more..... more direct" the raven turns and bows to you "it's return means that Moon has truly left my realm of perception"
Hymm
"I find your magic stranger than mine own. Magic is often transient, ephemeral, fleeting. Though from what I understand of thee, 0DA5, very little you do is transient." Hymn offers a small smile upon seeing the polite clockwork raven, followed by a chuckle "Nay, certainly not transient... pray, forgive if I misunderstood, In a world such as ours, or more aptly worlds, I find words can oft be ambiguous at best. Do you mean to say your perception has its limitations? Or mean you in some way that she has crossed the planar boundaries? Mine encounter with... Erebus? I fear I do not remember. Foreign words are oft more difficult for me to learn. The movement of the lips tends to be rather different than I am familiar with. Irregardless, meeting with Azalea's companion today has helped me realize our party is a fair bit more..... extraordinary than we might otherwise appear. 'Twould surprise me little were one of us capable of walking the planes, as well as they, do the streets of Flamefell."
ODA5
A slightly prideful look is badly suppressed behind a small smile "You think me a much greater creature than I would turn out to be at the present. I simply meant that the raven lost her so I have no way of telling where she is, out of my perception" he adoption the look of a scholar "As far as the permanent nature of my magics it would have two factors the less arcane focus using magics sparing would have a lasting effect, rather than summoning forth a whole dog or bird I built the body and simply pass some of my will into it. Secondly I doubt few wizards still know of the radix omnium magicae and despite my ignorance of it my magics would still have its power about them."
Hymm
"What you say does make sense, in a fashion. If one is capable of putting labor in, the magic needs work less for the same effect and might indeed prove more lasting with the remaining arcane energy. Though I will not lie, despite my well-read nature, even I cannot claim to be familiar with this Radix Onium Magicae. Mayhap it be related to the Weave, in some nature? Insofar as I am aware, it is the Weave of magic maintained by the Mother off All Magic, Mystra, that allows us mortals to harness the arcane power dispersed through all creation. However, I accept that even the greatest of scholars forever remain students, and would like to know more, if you've the time to spare."
ODA5
"I'm afraid nothing I could tell you would gain you any more insight than my own. I spent 11 years studying the Radix Onium Magicae and it was within my grasp but now that knowledge is long lost my mess of note most likely represents the largest collection on the subject." "And while I'm not familiar with the Weave not being a devotee of any particular God but if this Weave is the flow of magic the Radix Onium Magicae would be analogous to a few loose threads that we can control giving us the power to weave ourselves"
Hymm
"I find myself following the teachings of a few gods, though I cannot say I am a member of any religious order. Mine opinions tend to be viewed as..... heretical, and I'd prefer to be burned at no stake, metaphorical or otherwise. Irregardless, I'd be interested in seeing thine notations, if you find yourself unopposed to it and would not mind assisting in thine arcane endeavors, as well. Another set of eyes and another mind on the problem may serve well to assist thee." Hymn pauses for a moment, temporarily stunned "Weave..... ourselves? As in alter our forms... or our fates? I've heard many a parable on both."
ODA5
"To weave or control magic itself my friend do you suppose an enchantment of any kind could create a warforge if I cast a disenchantment I am not cast into the void yet here I stand wood and metal the fabrics of magic and material tied together forever creating the warforge we had the power to create magic from nothing give life to new whole new races. Perhaps it is that vanity which lead to the world now where the common man can cast magic without the vows and the Radix Onium Magicae is unheard of...... Maybe we messed up her pattern and she had to cut it out" "Should you wish to see my note you are more than welcome to "
Hymm
"I would offer to test thine theory, 0DA5, but I am afraid I've grown fond enough of you that it would sadden me to see you move on to whatever afterlife awaits you." Hymn will laugh quietly before ruminating for a time on this new information "Then this Radix Omnium Magicae is precisely what I feared it to be. The mortal races will ever create. It is in our nature. But sometimes we overstep our boundaries. Whether Mystra found much ire in mankind's brazen intrusion upon her duties or she merely allowed their pride to be their downfall, I cannot say. What I can say is that regardless, it is worth researching, if for nothing more than to find a new subject for a parable or two. If you ever wish to make it a priority, know you have my full support, friend."
ODA5
"I have few goals more important than the Radix Onium Magicae I am a warforge and it is as close to my birthright as anything" "My friend I have been active for 14 years but I have existed for well over 11,000 buried in the earth there in my tomb a assume that if death takes warforge he would have but there is no God of the warforge we were made by man and we don't expect an afterlife"
Hymm
"0DA5, I do not oft speak my mind openly, but I intend to here and beg you tell me if what I say you find upsetting in anyway. I cannot claim to have ever met another being like you, made of wood and metal and the fabrics of magic, who yet smiles and talks and thinks and finds joy like you, nor anywho who don't for that matter, but even if I had; I feel as though they would be different from you. Not in any negative way, but you are unique. You express frustration, and joy, and coyness, but it is precisely that you express that I emphasize." Hymn sets down her new cards she had been looking over to meet your eyes. "You have a soul, 0DA5. There be no doubt in my mind that you will meet an afterlife of some variety if you ever die, barring some horrific happenstance, though I certainly hath not seen any in of mine recent divinations, of that, I wish to assure you. I would inform you posthaste, were that ever to be." You feel a wave of surprise, undertone with despair, though it is quickly suppressed. Hymn averts her gaze and returns to her cards, slotting them between the latter pages of her journal, before drawing a different deck from throughout the tome. "I will search for what I can find on identifiable matrices of arcane power. That would be a good starting point. obviously the older, the more accurate it is likely to be, but if it is still active, it would have a notable and quantifiable effect upon the Weave, whether it add to or nullify the nearby magical power. The Lady Quillathe is a wizard of some note. As may well be our friend Paelias. They may know of such locations or indeed might know where we may learn of such things......... If you ever have need of it, happily would I introduce you to the Lady, as we are acquainted and intend to meet again before we depart Flamefell for the mountains north of here for the Fey army. I'll not participate in any fool dragon hunt unless it be necessary, however."
ODA5
"While a different perspective is welcome and you're an excellent conversationalist I would argue to try not to personify myself too greatly I do not breathe or eat I have no blood I wouldn't be accurate in saying I'm any more alive than a rock. My uniqueness is less of an objection. I haven't seen another since my awakening and so I would assume that you're not familiar with my people, but I was only one interchangeable with hundreds of thousands. On a side note this is the purpose of my name 0DA5 this is the first 4 digits of my serial number the full one being 0DA5000015426394565, 0 being my model type a Civilian model, D standing for Defense Matrix, A for Artillery Support Drone, and finally 5 this was my identifier 5th in my unit of 10. As of my expressiveness this was granted to me after the war. My sentience however was granted to me at the moment of my creation. This being so I deeply hope I have no soul to know that I'm just a necrotic construct fueled by a soul drudged up from the void would have ethical concerns about whether I should continue to exist at all and would paint my creators in a dark light. I believe I was created as one creates a tool and when I was no longer needed I was repurposed granted my expressiveness as you say. " "Any help you wish to provide concerning my research is more than welcome and while I cant promise a pleasant interaction I've fairly abrasive meeting your friends would be enjoyable and concerning the dragons a treasure trove of wealth or knowledge awaits us either support my research"
Hymm
"Thou may not be alive in a traditional sense but-" The magic is momentarily retracted before the connection returns, weaker. More guarded than before. "Nay, I've said quite enough, I'm sure. Pray, forgive my ramblings. I've no intent to upset you, though I fear I may have done so already." The tension in the psychic connection loosens for a moment. "And I mean not to imply anything untoward from thine creators but I- No. No buts. Mine apologies, 0DA5. 'Twould appear I've much to learn still on controlling mine..... outbursts." The connection begins to fade. Before it is gone, the magic begins to bloom again, as if to restore the connection, before it withers, well and truly severed.
ODA5
0DA5 smiles pats hymm's shoulder before turning his attention back to the bird after a moment the bird takes off and 0DA5 heads up to talk to the shop keep
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