Frettzo

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What do the AQAs and WJECs stand for? We don't have those in my country.

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Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

You guys do know we don't have to introduce every single advancement to the sentients ourselves, right? They'll pretty much develop on their own, so we don't have to use might on them xD

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

I haven't had an internet connection for nearly a week in my apartment, so I'm gonna be relatively inactive until that gets fixed. Might be a couple days or two months. I'll still check in every now and then through my cellphone's hotspot, but I can't use that as often.

Also Legion, why is it that Reathos is just fine with raising dead bodies to do his bidding? Hasn't he always been an entity that's very obsessed with the idea that things past their natural lifespan should be dead and immobile? xD

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

@Dawnscroll, If you're up for it, we could arrange it for Astarte and Logos to meet. I originally planned to have them meet at Zeph's party, but I don't see that happening anytime soon xD

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

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I actually meant that. Sorry, should probably have been more clear. So no members of any race will suddenly show supernatural powers out of nowhere? They have the capability for such thing but have to be taught, right?

@Legion02

They won't suddenly begin jumping over mountains or resisting five arrows shot into their abdomen, yeah, it's only the capability. It's all based around willpower, so if someone's got an exceptional amount of willpower focused on one goal, they might be able to break in their soul and begin using Astartian Magic.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

@Frettzo Question. Am I remembering correctly that Astarte gave Astartian magic to ALL Galbarian races? If so, what does it do exactly again?

@Legion02

I don't think she's ever taught anyone magic. Vestec used her essence to make all Galbarian races capable of learning magic while Lakshmi and Ventus gained knowledge of Astartian Magic through accidents. In the roughest definition, it's using your soul for different purposes, whether they be physical augmentations or more incredible feats.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

Ignore, accidental double post.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

Astarte

20 MP and 4 FP available

During the Phantasmagoria

Astarte looked to the left and saw tree trunks that reached for the skies and went down into the earth, casting shadow over anything under them. She could see no sign of life within the darkness, but she could feel the gaze of predators on the back of her head when she turned to look away.

She looked to the right and saw a forest. Cast in the orange light and cold breezes of an autumn sunset, the reddening leaves fell, slowly, off the branches of white barked trees. Critters moved to and fro, across the red grass and onto the thick treetops. In the distance, Astarte saw a lone figure laying on a pile of red leaves. When Astarte turned her head away, she felt as if she had lost something dear to her.

She looked back and saw a barren land. There were no trees, no grass, no life. When she squinted and focused on the horizon, she could barely make out two figures, towering over anything and looking down at her from the heights. Astarte couldn't see the figures' faces, but she felt their judgement. As soon as her heart sank and she found herself weak in the knees and looking down in shame, she knew. They were disappointed in her. She felt nothing but an emptiness in her soul when she turned away.

Then Astarte looked forward.

A jungle. The thickest foliage she'd ever seen, barely held back by fences and what looked like a dirt road. While the treetops were thick, light managed to come through and light her way. She looked down and saw something different than usual. Instead of seeing her long lavender hair draping over her thin shoulders and her white silken dress over the rest, she saw a stout body. Human male, relatively short and very strong with big hands and scarred knuckles.

She took a step forward in the foreign body. Her boot caught a root and she fell.

'Oof!' She gasped. She'd put her thick arms forward and scraped them on the gravel and dirt road.

When she gathered the strength to look up, she saw a swarm of vibrant butterflies. Thousands, maybe even millions, straight through the path. Astarte smiled as she watched the swarm. All colours and all shapes made themselves present, and by the time the swarm whittled down, a figure burst through the butterflies. Another human male, Astarte realized. She couldn't make out his face and she couldn't hear his voice, but she could feel calloused hands gently wiping away her tears of joy.

And then it was gone. Everything turned black.

Until she stirred. Groggily, Astarte opened her eyes. Heavy, calloused hands were wiping away at her face. I'm crying? she thought. One held her head up by her jaw and the other took care of the rest. For some reason, the gentle touch just made her want to cry more.

"W-Where-" She started, only to cut herself with a sob. She pulled away from the gentle hands, sat up and rubbed her eyes. With a clear vision now, she opened her eyes again. She was back in her usual body, and the one in front of her wasn't a human male, it was her new friend. The ogre that Zephyrion had given to her. Even with half of his face burned beyond recognition, it looked at her with worry on its face. It was laying down in front of her to be at her eye level, and again used his hands to gently wipe Astarte's new tears away. "Where are we...?" Astarte asked and closed her eyes.

There was no response but a worried grunt.

"I-I don't know if I named you yet but... I think I'll call you Big, okay?" Astarte sniffled and gently grabbed the ogre's hand with both of hers.

"A... Asti..." Big's deep, grumbling voice shook even Astarte, who smiled in response.

"Yes... I'm Asti."

Summary

Astarte has a dream/vision in the middle of the Phantasmagoria.
20 Might, 4 FP remaining.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

Damn it! Phantasmagoria! I knew I forgot something...

@Muttonhawk

Same here! The Phantasmagoria is actually something Astarte would be interested in. So Capybara, you can expect a response from a childish Magic Goddess soon enough!