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THE HEX REALM OF CHARIOTS: episode one - Goated anon, the human

submitted by the_old_ones to VoatRPG 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 07:41:47 ago (+3/-0)     (files.catbox.moe)

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it was written long ago, by the forefathers and recordkeepers of the realm, how our blessed realm came to be.

For the gods came upon the void in chariots of fire, wielding holy weapons of untold power, channeling suns and holes of black light that sucked in the worlds realms like a mouth. They fought monsters and demons, elder gods and asteroids. Found this realm lacking, and so made the world. A living behemoth of stone and metal and the rock of the void, covered in grasses and species and life and things to fight the void. Covered each in their turn with secure hexagonal walled cells of life, in which the warring ancients seeded their progeny and races, their children, and their wonders. Even now men war for even the barest scrap of their ancient technology, which could kill gods, and obliterate suns. In each of these cells, life flourishes in isolation, and never shall the cells meet in war and conflict (hopefully).

These are the stories of that realm.

You, are the pen.

You live in a time of discovery, of invention, where the relics of ancients kill gods and young men delve into darkness for gold and plunder. Where a relic can kill a town, and where if those walls breach, who knows what might pour forth. Welcome, to Hex aquarius, and the stories of that realm.

current quest state: https://www.talk.lol/viewpost?postid=646f4960cd206&commentid=64711a6858033

[5]

(snap-twang)

(rock grind noise) (KATHUNK)

(splat)

your foot snagged it on the way in, the things only visible really in the reflection of light, after all. you stumble forward out of the trip and fall before your brain catch up what you've done

you look behind you now that the tomb has gone dark, as you find a giant stone blockage has either fall into or risen up from the ground. your assistant, who was behind you, is now crushed literally in half, flesh pulped in the trap jaw like ground beef with her legs a mere red smear up and down the wall. the trap triggered a block or door on the other side of the doorframe far earlier (for someone walking in), then then one think such a trap should be in, hidden by clever means.

oops. you need to get out of here. you are literally trapped.

[7]

your teifling assistant dies already. that was awkward.

[15]

knowing your lore about dungeons as explained by goran, this tomb is awfully sandy for a "starter's hole". oh shit you actually might have gotten lost. this might be droughtwind. oh no

you see no torches inside the tomb, but some areas still have a radius of golden light like tomb gold reflections violating space and time. deeper inside the dungeon you hear machine noises echoing deep within, and if there's machinery there has to be a lever to unlock this gate, right? ancients don't make much sense all the time but at least their builds always were logical.

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[ - ] the_old_ones [op] 1 point 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 07:54:08 ago (+1/-0)*

(quest begin)

you are Goated anon, the human.

recently, you turned into a young man finally, and like those of your age in your realm, you decide to set forth.

to the south is dungeons. more on those

to the east, the dwarves, sellers of guns and metals. it is rumored lately, they do strange things with steam vessels that propel themselves, without magic nor horses. who knows what those rumors hold though

to the north, the elves, sellers of wood and magic. hate the dwarves for cutting down too many trees, though. the earth around the dwarven city is barren dirt at this point, threaded through with strange, unknowable earthworks and trenches. apart from that, the knifeears are alright, and their women are smoking hot.

to the northwest, the strangest race. the tiefling. a hole in the wall let the new race enter and emigrate, and the fact that something broke the wall in the first place is, concerning. good drugs, though, and for a trader people their women will give you a sloppy for five gold, most of the time.

you live in Humm, the primary human town, a small little town feeding little camps, around which the mysterious dungeons delve into the earth. each of these is their own mystery, for you to untangle. you might die though, as have many others

you can either head out immediatly to a camp, a town, or a dungeon (risky, that one), or stock up in town for supplies first.

what do you do?

(inventory: steel longsword, adventurers pack, 100 gold)

(health: fine)

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 2 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 08:59:43 ago (+2/-0)

I want to buy supplies.

[ - ] the_old_ones [op] 1 point 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 09:23:53 ago (+1/-0)*

[18]

old woman Jonsie at the item shop hooks you up on that shit. for free

this woman has seen you in diapers before. your delinquent stage was embarrassing (for all involved, especially you). she is the centerpoint for your needs, in adventuring terms in these parts. you get it for free because gods help you if you cross her. she can make it hurt. this will not repeat, unless you ask nicely, you can tell. this is literally a one time offer in life

"oh dearie, i always thought you'd go far. i don't mean to push you young sorts often but i'll say that dwarven caravan coming here soon has some wonderful people in it. they're even bringing a 'steam hammer' or something they called it. ole' Goran at the blacksmith shop is positively oscillating between seething and buying the thing on the spot."

(what do you do)

(inventory: steel longsword, adventurers pack, 100 gold, 3 water bottles, 3 healing potions, 5 gunpowder packets, cooking pot, knife)

(health: fine)

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 1 point 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 10:19:38 ago (+1/-0)

Ask for information on the steam hammer

[ - ] the_old_ones [op] 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 10:30:27 ago (+0/-0)

"pour in water, and we'll never have to hire another pumphand, so they say. you know how these dwarves get, dearie, they say their wondrous machines will fix everything and then suddenly you're paying 500 gold for a single repair, and the man does not show up for five months. honestly i don't get why these dwarves think steam will save us all, muscles have been doing us fine for years"

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:00:25 ago (+0/-0)

Sounds a little too much like witchcraft. I should find some extra men and investigate, before some poor sap gets gypped.

[ - ] the_old_ones [op] 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:11:34 ago (+0/-0)

[4]

you only manage to spread rumor about the steamhammer, but something does come out of it.

Goran, the old blacksmith approaches. his muscles are practically steel from the hammer swinging.

he says "sabotage that demonstration, however you can, and i'll give you lifetime service. if the dwarves are coming for my job, i'll swing two hammers to keep up. but i'd prefer not to. screw those shortstacks and them taking my job"

[ - ] cyclops1771 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:34:14 ago (+0/-0)

Make sugar water and then wait until nightfall, sneak into steamhammer location, and add it to the steamhammer

[ - ] the_old_ones [op] 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:45:41 ago (+0/-0)

[14]

you manage it.

sneaking through the night is second-nature to you and your age group. moreso general fuckery and mischief.

you quite literally make this engine catch fire, it is quite quite spectacular. as this arson in-vitro consumes the machine, and dwarven attendants scramble to contain the fire, the blacksmith sidles up and quite manlily slaps you on the back. the engine burns. it smells like caramel

"now that you've teethed yourself, what can i make for you that you'll bring me back something from a dungeon? keep alive, laddy, i'd hate to see you die out there"

[ - ] cyclops1771 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:49:56 ago (+0/-0)

I have always fancied a nice chain shirt or something to deflect a slicing blow.
Continue thread

[ - ] ButtToucha9000 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:36:58 ago (+0/-0)

Seek out the caravan and scout it

[ - ] cyclops1771 0 points 11 monthsMay 25, 2023 11:02:11 ago (+0/-0)

Time to visit the dwarves, with the goal to learn more of this steam machine technology. I bring gifts that i think a dwarf would like as an introduction.