This will more than likely lead to other magical inspired options, also i would say save Growth II till the next time we are having some fun with our succubus 'friend' as soon as we build up enough energy I would say evolve it in the middle of doing it. Surprise the crap outta her and keep going for awhile before we head anywhere else so we have at least a little energy.
Also infest! She only got her head grappled and then thrown by the shockwave of a fireball, she'll be fiiiiiiiiiine. It's a shitty level 1 infest, anyway.
Option 4! That does mean that this update is quite an info-dump, but it's all fairly important and should leave you with a better context for the story. Plus it gets a lot of info out the way in one update.
The votes for evolutions are all over the damn place, so I'm holding off on that for now until you can form something that might resemble a consensus. Plus the ol' energy meter is looking a touch low.
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Several hours later, the Succubus awaits. You had been waiting patiently in the meantime, coiled up on the ground, considering events, and watching the golden sun hang motionless in the sky.
The first thing the Succubus does is turn and smile at you.
"Thank you for helping me out back there," she says. Her voice sounds a bit hoarse, slightly vulnerable, but still significantly better for her rest. "That was quite a situation, wasn't it? Those Rock Worms will be the death of me!" She giggles gently, a sound like tinkling glass. She stretches her long, blue legs out luxuriously on the ground.
You shuffle closer (this short-range telepathy is such a drag) and broadcast your response into her mind.
"No problem. I'm trying to... help where I can, these days."
She frowns.
"Your voice sounds old and tired, but your body is young and a bit feeble... what's that all about?"
You chortle mentally. "It's a long story."
"Fair enough."
She lies back on the soft, grassy ground and closes her eyes, though you can tell she's still listening. From your position in front of her, it's a great upskirt view.
Pushing such distractions from your mind, you try to change the topic.
"That Red Archcrystal - why were you so surprised to see it?"
This time it's the Succubus' turn to laugh.
"That Archcrystal is 500 different kinds of impossible," she explains, grin stretching the corners of her mouth. "Lots of them used to exist, aeons back, but all were destroyed by the Horde of Travesties. The ability for rapid travel between all the different dimensions was a huge advantage to whoever controlled them; as such, bitter wars always formed around each one, people and entities vying bloodily for control. It got so bad the Horde just started destroying them all systematically, just to try and bring an end to it. And they succeeded, you know. Wiped them all out. At least... I thought they did."
Fascinating.
"I know what you're about to ask; yes, it is possible to enter another dimension without using the Archcrystals, but it's far more arduous and long-winded. Not to mention the fact that the rituals needed are pretty damn risky. That's why the Archcrystals were so highly prized - it's the easiest means of invading a realm to ever exist."
Oh. Alright then. You consider another line of inquiry.
"So evidently this red one, and the white and blue ones down there survived the purge?"
"More than that. You need two of the same colour to form a connection between them... which means at least 6 survived. Maybe more. They're incredibly powerful magically - the ones destroyed by the Horde probably still have fragments out there. If you could piece the fragments together..."
"You have nothing to worry about!" booms the local disembodied voice. Clearly he's been eavesdropping on the whole conversation. "These Archcrystals are safe in the Dimensional Nexus - and nothing gets into the Dimensional Nexus without my approval. Yes, including you, Purple."
You address your next question to the Succubus.
"What can you tell me about the Flaming Dimension, Polar Dimension, and Ocean Dimension?"
She frowns, considering the question.
"Flaming Dimension kinda sucks. The Pirate ships on the lava sea are full of treasure, but quite a lot of it is cursed, and sometimes it's hard to tell if a given ring will restore your health or suck out your soul. Oh, and for the love of god, avoid the last boat. There's a thing on the floor that summons - trust me, just avoid the last boat like hell.
On the wasteland above the lava sea... I knew there were Rock Worms in it, but apparently they've been multiplying since the last time I was there. The one that caught me was never there before. The roaming Demons are nasty buggers as well, and you need to keep an eye on the sky - that Azure Wyvern isn't the nastiest thing that lives up there, but it's pretty high up on the list. I think I detected some powerful gems embedded in the wasteland, but I'm not sure it's worth the risk involved to get them.
Ocean Dimension - never been! I once... knew a mermaid, though," (here she pauses to smirk) "and she seemed to like it. The Merpeople have whole settlements down there, complete with treasure vaults. Got to watch out for the sharks and Collosal Squid, though. And the nasty Leviathans lurking in the deepest regions...
Polar Dimension? Been once. Hated it. Fucking freezing! The ice and snow can drain your energy if you're not careful. If I were you I might consider infesting something big and warm. I never saw any people there, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Mammoths are something to watch out for, and the Frost Dragons living in the caves can be nasty if you annoy them. Speaking of the caves... they're full of magical ore. God knows why, I don't understand the geography, but that dimension is a flipping hotspot for magical energy-infused rocks. It's just surviving the cold that's the problem!"
Hm. You thank the Succubus warmly for all her information, and turn to the face the 3 Archcrystals once again - just in time to see the white one glow, and the Paladin step through! She looks very pale and a little frost-bitten around the edges...
This is interesting.
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Option 1) Go through the Flaming Dimension. Option 2) Go into the Polar Dimension. Option 3) Go into the Ocean Dimension (Swim I evolution recommended).
Option A) Ignore the Paladin. Option B) Offer to help the Paladin. She looks unwell. Option C) With the Succubus now firmly on your side, take down that upstart Paladin once and for all.
- Swim I
- Infest I
- Stealth I
- Slime Ooze I
- Growth II (25 energy required. Stretch your arm out. From shoulder to end of longest finger, that's how big we'd get. The head would also split into 2, giving us a sort of stretched Y shape.)
- Magic Sting II (the shot is rather more powerful. More akin to a punch from your average joe than the pitiful little sting level I was).
- Scale Armor I (More protective against spells and phsyical attacks than Slime Ooze, but much less multi-purpose).
Also if she needs to breathe and/or would like to come with us to the ocean dimension. Also if we can have some delicious energy.
I'll go with evolve-swim-go-to-water-world, and even though she's a bitch I say we help that cunt Paladin. Make sure she doesn't see our Succubuddy, though.
Also if she needs to breathe and/or would like to come with us to the ocean dimension. Also if we can have some delicious energy.
I'll go with evolve-swim-go-to-water-world, and even though she's a bitch I say we help that cunt Paladin. Make sure she doesn't see our Succubuddy, though.
