[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6Sfmz3l.png[/img][/center] [hr] The fires of the Hellforge were put to work, melting the damned into what Aldion was calling Infernal Essence. A peculiar material that was sometimes liquid and sometimes gas, this essence was then forced down through the tower below, where the unseen and ever-changing machinery of Hell made work upon it. For it was producing the creature that would serve as the perfect soldier. Faint growls and screams could be heard from within. There was a deep, guttural, echoing quality to them. Then at last, the process was done. At the base of the tower, the great doors swung open, and out stepped the first of the Legions of Hell. They were tall - all exactly seven feet in height - with tough and scaly red skin. They were hairless, the backs of their heads elongated, with a pair of goat-like horns sprouting from either side. They were the elite footsoldiers of Hell. The first of the Demons. Aldion nodded to Zylana. She shouted a command, and for one eye-blink all the Demons vanished, only to immediately reappear shoulder-to-shoulder with one another in a perfect formation. Each demon crossed a fist across its chest, and knelt. They moved as one in flawless synchrony. [color=orange]”Very good,”[/color] Aldion said quietly, pleased with his creation. [color=orange]”They will need to be equipped,”[/color] he decided. Again the forge made its noise, and when next the doors opened, there were stacks of black ingots. [color=orange]”I name this substance ‘Infernium!’”[/color] Aldion declared, before pointing at one of the demons, seemingly at random. [color=orange]”And to you I grant the knowledge on how to shape and craft it. Now, get to work, lest I have you flogged.”[/color] [hr] The next creatures the Hellforge produced were far more bestial. Black-furred canines with glowing red eyes, these beasts were massive - more than twice the size of the creatures upon which they were based. Zylana shouted a command, and these creatures loped into a loose formation, bowing their heads. These Hellhounds were not as intelligent as the Demons, but they could obey orders from the Demons nonetheless. So great was their obedience that they would chase their quarries across Galbar if need be, for they could smell souls, and if particular souls were named their target, then they would feel drawn toward those souls no matter where in the world they might be. They could move swiftly, with water and terrain offering no impediment, for they could run across the sea and up vertical walls if need be. They were the ultimate hunters; they could hunt down those who had been marked by Hell and attempted to escape their fate, or serve as scouts and mounts in Hell’s army. [hr] [color=orange]”A fine start, don’t you think?”[/color] Aldion asked Zylana, a day later. The Forge was continuing to pump out demons, infernium, and hellhounds. Hundreds marched in the streets of Hell, and in time they would become thousands. The first batch of Infernal Weapons - a set of greatswords - had been created, and had been passed into the hands of the worthy, who sparred against one another - sometimes to lethal result. Upon death, a demon’s soul was flung straight back into the Hellforge. Nothing save time was lost. Zylana nodded eagerly. “A fine start indeed.” [color=orange]”You’re unusually chipper,”[/color] Aldion remarked with a frown. She bowed her head. “Forgive me, my lord.” Aldion waved a hand. [color=orange]”No, no. This is a momentous occasion. Besides, I know you’re eager to get out there. On the morrow, you will take a dozen riders, and ride out. See what is out there, and do what you can to advance the interests of Hell. Make contact with any mortals, if they exist, and teach them my name. Let them know me for the paragon of Law and Retribution that I truly am.”[/color] [hr] [hider=Post Summary] Aldion creates Demons and Hellhounds. He also makes a new type of metal called Infernium. Then he sends Zylana to explore the world. [/hider] [hider=MP Summary] [b]MP:[/b] 5 [b]AP:[/b] 5 -5AP and 1MP to create Demons. -1MP (discounted from 2 via the Hell Aspect) to create Hellhounds. -2MP to create Infernium. A metal made of solidified infernal essence, Infernium is produced solely by the Hellforge. The metal causes intense pain to whoever touches it, and if it inflicts a wound, the pain of the wound will linger even after it is healed. Only servants of Hell are immune to this. -1MP to teach the Demons how to smith weapons and armour. [b]MP:[/b] 0 [b]AP:[/b] 0 Taking advantage of the 24 hour period. [/hider]