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<blockquote data-quote="Sepulchrave II" data-source="post: 4971453" data-attributes="member: 4303"><p><strong>Mini-Update</strong></p><p></p><p>Which was to have been part of a longer update, but it seemed apt to post it now.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>**</p><p></p><p>[Jalael]: Observe.</p><p></p><p>The imp appeared with a <em>pop!</em>. It bowed.</p><p></p><p>[Mostin]: That was not a conjuration. That was a fly.</p><p>[Jalael]: In a small world, transmutation is the future. What you cannot conjure, you can transform and coerce: functionally, they equate to the same thing – one <em>dispel</em> and they're gone.</p><p>[Mostin]: I am no mere <em>summoner</em>. I am the binder of the Horror. I have mastered Celestial Princes. Dukes of Hell quail at the very mention of my name.</p><p>[Jalael]: You need to move with the times. Think about it: [equation].</p><p>[Mostin]: !</p><p>[Shomei]: Greetings.</p><p>[Mostin]: Finally, you condescend. What transpires?</p><p>[Shomei]: In the last hour? Agalaierept has seized the throne room and the citadel with the second legion. Chamosh is backing his bid, citing the need to maintain order; Astaroth manipulates both of them. Belial has crowned himself emperor in Abriymoch. Azazel is undeclared <em>but has moved the standard and two hundred legions to Avernus</em>, including Bune and his malebranche shock troops. The Iron City is locked tighter than…no cosmic superlative is possible. None of the Antagonists are condescending to involve themselves. Yet. When that happens, things will really heat up. </p><p>[Mostin]: And you?</p><p>[Shomei]: I remain in the library, observing all with wry detachment. Hell needs a good war, in any case; cull the weak and eliminate some bureaucrats, I say. Can't be bad. The <em>Ludjas</em>, Mostin. Two of them, a Hazel and a Holly: they are incredibly potent. Hazel's Will…Azazel understands where the real locus of power now lies. </p><p>[Mostin]: You are advising him?</p><p>[Shomei]: I admit I have a soft spot for him.</p><p>[Mostin]: You still play the same game, Shomei.</p><p>[Shomei]: Fear not. I play well. </p><p>[Mostin] (Wrily): And who pulls your strings? A Tree?</p><p>[Shomei]: Actually, I suspect Amaimon.</p><p>[Mostin]: I saw a wyrm in the <em>Web</em>. Why?</p><p>[Shomei]: Qematiel is on the Prime.</p><p>[Mostin]: <em>What</em>? How?</p><p>[Shomei]: Hazel has taken a liking to her.</p><p>[Mostin]: What has happened, Shomei?</p><p>[Shomei]: The <em>I</em> has shifted Its paradigm. It has incarnated as a deity in Nizkur.</p><p>[Mostin]: Ah. More of a fey primal, really. Do you believe this is an artifice?</p><p>[Shomei]: On balance, no. But nor do I think it's permanent.</p><p></p><p>Mostin opened his wine cabinet, and poured himself a large glass of <em>kschiff</em>. This news would require some readjustment.</p><p></p><p></p><p>**</p><p></p><p></p><p>"What news?" Eadric asked with mock enthusiasm.</p><p></p><p>Nwm sat, and gestured toward another stool. "I suggest you do the same. Those whom <em>Shvar Choryati</em> ate are gone."</p><p></p><p>"Gone?" Eadric asked.</p><p></p><p>"As in not recoverable. <em>Reincarnation</em> is not an option. They were…snatched. As it were. They have already been afforded new forms."</p><p></p><p>"<em>By whom?</em>"</p><p></p><p>"The principal suspect is a fey entity named <em>Hummaz</em>. Mostin equates him with 'Oronthon's Adversary in the diminishing Infinity.' Mostin's terminology is odd, but I understand his gist. The transition might be likened to Teppu's; or perhaps more akin to Nehael's."</p><p></p><p>Time seemed to slow to a crawl for the <em>Ahma</em>. He cocked his head and looked at Nwm. "You are telling me…"</p><p></p><p>"There is no Adversary." </p><p></p><p>There is no Adversary.</p><p></p><p>"And…this…Hummaz?" The <em>Ahma</em> inquired. </p><p></p><p>"That is a relationship you must negotiate. He is wild; fickle; violent; passionate. And prurient."</p><p></p><p>"I think I preferred the prior iteration," Eadric sighed. "Ethics? Morals? An opposition thereto?"</p><p></p><p>"None. More accurately, such concepts are not germane. Will has become Instinct." </p><p></p><p>"Magic?" The <em>Ahma</em> asked tentatively.</p><p></p><p>Nwm stretched his arms apart.</p><p></p><p>Eadric groaned.</p><p></p><p>"He's laid claim to a substantial tract of forest. He has a number of servitors around him."</p><p></p><p>"<em>Servitors</em>?"</p><p></p><p>"But I do not believe him to be overtly <em>political</em>," Nwm added hastily. "He is innocent of such matters – and yes, I choose my language carefully. Eadric, if you have any remaining notions of sin, you would do best to divest yourself of them. The Axes have shifted. Wherever they're going, it's not back."</p><p></p><p>"I have only one question," Eadric spoke steadily. "Is it possible that Oronthon's Adversary – whom, lest we forget, possesses a not undeserved reputation for being <em>the most conniving and deceitful entity in existence</em> – has somehow duped the Tree-<em>ludja</em>?"</p><p></p><p>Nwm considered briefly, and nodded. "That is a good question. I suppose time will tell."</p><p></p><p>"Do you bring other good news?"</p><p></p><p>"Oh yes," Nwm nodded. "Plenty. Remain seated. A chthonic deity named <em>Kaalaanala</em> has taken up residence in Jashat. Orcus has withdrawn from the front: he fled from Irel over Ardan, and could be anywhere. Dhatri has settled in Thond – for the time being; she is hungry, after being carried around for so long. Two hosts have left the Temple compound: Visuit and Yeshe lead the smaller, and it will reach Fumaril in four days. The larger is bound for Thond: the demilich is moving with his deathshriekers and, I suspect, Temenun also. Aside from the goddess in residence and a few dozen priests, the Temple of Cheshne is <em>empty</em>."</p><p></p><p>"How do you <em>know</em> this?"</p><p></p><p>"Certain stones gossip too much."</p><p></p><p>"Are you suggesting an assault?" The <em>Ahma</em> asked.</p><p></p><p>Nwm shook his head fervently. "Quite the opposite. She would kill us all. Avoid going within ten miles, at all costs."</p><p></p><p>"We should move to intercept the smaller host. How many are there?"</p><p></p><p>"Twelve thousand, half of whom are cavalry. Plus light aerial support – succubi, mainly. And goristros – but only a few dozen: most of the temple defense is with the larger army. But Guho has joined them and there are lots of the longhairs in Visuit's train. They are currently grounded: Mulissu has made the weather uncomfortable. They are devising sorceries to counteract her spell."</p><p></p><p>"And Pazuzu?"</p><p></p><p>"Ortwine hunts him."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>**</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sepulchrave II, post: 4971453, member: 4303"] [B]Mini-Update[/B] Which was to have been part of a longer update, but it seemed apt to post it now. ** [Jalael]: Observe. The imp appeared with a [I]pop![/I]. It bowed. [Mostin]: That was not a conjuration. That was a fly. [Jalael]: In a small world, transmutation is the future. What you cannot conjure, you can transform and coerce: functionally, they equate to the same thing – one [I]dispel[/I] and they're gone. [Mostin]: I am no mere [I]summoner[/I]. I am the binder of the Horror. I have mastered Celestial Princes. Dukes of Hell quail at the very mention of my name. [Jalael]: You need to move with the times. Think about it: [equation]. [Mostin]: ! [Shomei]: Greetings. [Mostin]: Finally, you condescend. What transpires? [Shomei]: In the last hour? Agalaierept has seized the throne room and the citadel with the second legion. Chamosh is backing his bid, citing the need to maintain order; Astaroth manipulates both of them. Belial has crowned himself emperor in Abriymoch. Azazel is undeclared [I]but has moved the standard and two hundred legions to Avernus[/I], including Bune and his malebranche shock troops. The Iron City is locked tighter than…no cosmic superlative is possible. None of the Antagonists are condescending to involve themselves. Yet. When that happens, things will really heat up. [Mostin]: And you? [Shomei]: I remain in the library, observing all with wry detachment. Hell needs a good war, in any case; cull the weak and eliminate some bureaucrats, I say. Can't be bad. The [I]Ludjas[/I], Mostin. Two of them, a Hazel and a Holly: they are incredibly potent. Hazel's Will…Azazel understands where the real locus of power now lies. [Mostin]: You are advising him? [Shomei]: I admit I have a soft spot for him. [Mostin]: You still play the same game, Shomei. [Shomei]: Fear not. I play well. [Mostin] (Wrily): And who pulls your strings? A Tree? [Shomei]: Actually, I suspect Amaimon. [Mostin]: I saw a wyrm in the [I]Web[/I]. Why? [Shomei]: Qematiel is on the Prime. [Mostin]: [I]What[/I]? How? [Shomei]: Hazel has taken a liking to her. [Mostin]: What has happened, Shomei? [Shomei]: The [I]I[/I] has shifted Its paradigm. It has incarnated as a deity in Nizkur. [Mostin]: Ah. More of a fey primal, really. Do you believe this is an artifice? [Shomei]: On balance, no. But nor do I think it's permanent. Mostin opened his wine cabinet, and poured himself a large glass of [I]kschiff[/I]. This news would require some readjustment. ** "What news?" Eadric asked with mock enthusiasm. Nwm sat, and gestured toward another stool. "I suggest you do the same. Those whom [I]Shvar Choryati[/I] ate are gone." "Gone?" Eadric asked. "As in not recoverable. [I]Reincarnation[/I] is not an option. They were…snatched. As it were. They have already been afforded new forms." "[I]By whom?[/I]" "The principal suspect is a fey entity named [I]Hummaz[/I]. Mostin equates him with 'Oronthon's Adversary in the diminishing Infinity.' Mostin's terminology is odd, but I understand his gist. The transition might be likened to Teppu's; or perhaps more akin to Nehael's." Time seemed to slow to a crawl for the [I]Ahma[/I]. He cocked his head and looked at Nwm. "You are telling me…" "There is no Adversary." There is no Adversary. "And…this…Hummaz?" The [I]Ahma[/I] inquired. "That is a relationship you must negotiate. He is wild; fickle; violent; passionate. And prurient." "I think I preferred the prior iteration," Eadric sighed. "Ethics? Morals? An opposition thereto?" "None. More accurately, such concepts are not germane. Will has become Instinct." "Magic?" The [I]Ahma[/I] asked tentatively. Nwm stretched his arms apart. Eadric groaned. "He's laid claim to a substantial tract of forest. He has a number of servitors around him." "[I]Servitors[/I]?" "But I do not believe him to be overtly [I]political[/I]," Nwm added hastily. "He is innocent of such matters – and yes, I choose my language carefully. Eadric, if you have any remaining notions of sin, you would do best to divest yourself of them. The Axes have shifted. Wherever they're going, it's not back." "I have only one question," Eadric spoke steadily. "Is it possible that Oronthon's Adversary – whom, lest we forget, possesses a not undeserved reputation for being [I]the most conniving and deceitful entity in existence[/I] – has somehow duped the Tree-[I]ludja[/I]?" Nwm considered briefly, and nodded. "That is a good question. I suppose time will tell." "Do you bring other good news?" "Oh yes," Nwm nodded. "Plenty. Remain seated. A chthonic deity named [I]Kaalaanala[/I] has taken up residence in Jashat. Orcus has withdrawn from the front: he fled from Irel over Ardan, and could be anywhere. Dhatri has settled in Thond – for the time being; she is hungry, after being carried around for so long. Two hosts have left the Temple compound: Visuit and Yeshe lead the smaller, and it will reach Fumaril in four days. The larger is bound for Thond: the demilich is moving with his deathshriekers and, I suspect, Temenun also. Aside from the goddess in residence and a few dozen priests, the Temple of Cheshne is [I]empty[/I]." "How do you [I]know[/I] this?" "Certain stones gossip too much." "Are you suggesting an assault?" The [I]Ahma[/I] asked. Nwm shook his head fervently. "Quite the opposite. She would kill us all. Avoid going within ten miles, at all costs." "We should move to intercept the smaller host. How many are there?" "Twelve thousand, half of whom are cavalry. Plus light aerial support – succubi, mainly. And goristros – but only a few dozen: most of the temple defense is with the larger army. But Guho has joined them and there are lots of the longhairs in Visuit's train. They are currently grounded: Mulissu has made the weather uncomfortable. They are devising sorceries to counteract her spell." "And Pazuzu?" "Ortwine hunts him." ** [/QUOTE]
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