Chapter 1: Update 1
When the door opens, we are greeted by our new followers, seated around several large tables. As we enter, all stand and bow in our direction before sitting down again. We only nod our head, indicating our approval, and take a seat at the front of the room. They have prepared a feast and the festivities go well into the night, with many toasts being made in our honor. Throughout the evening we slowly are introduced to everyone in the room. We hear many stories of how they came to join with the old man and of their various woes. Most are minor things, long term health issues such as cancer or heart disease or financial debt. A few however are more interesting. We learn of one man's former ties to organized crime and of another man's political aspirations. One woman informs us that she can hear the departed while another claims to be a descendent of one of the Salem witches. By the end of the evening we have met all of our followers.
When all have finally left, the old man takes us back to the laboratory that we were summoned in. We see that during the festivities he had cleaned up the remaining pentagram and set up a table with several maps in the center of the room.
"Please sit. Before you begin your journey, there are several things you should know about our small community. These maps and charts should give you an idea of where we are. After you've become familiar with those, we can talk about your abilities"
Looking at the maps and with the old man's guidance, we find we the community is made of two main buildings, the large main manor where things like the laboratory and banquet hall are, and a smaller motel like building (though much nicer then any motel) where most people live. The buildings sit on several acres of land with a large brink wall enclosing the property. The property sits in the middle of a forest, just outside the unincorporated town of Kneeland, California (about 30 minutes east of Eureka, California). Kneeland thinks of the community as a group of rich eccentrics.
Finishing with the maps, the old man begins to explain what he knows about gods.
"You are only omnipotent within your own knowledge and senses. That means you will have to practice your abilities and it sometimes will require a great deal of focus. At first this will require a deal of calculation and concentration, but eventually it will all become second nature. Fortunately, you and those loyal to you are linked. Power is channeled through them into you. The more faithful they are, the more power. On the flip side, you can channel your power into them, gaining their senses and knowledge. They'll slowly come to recognize your presence and it will become easier to link with them. Be careful though. Using too much power to quickly can reflect on your followers and lead to issues.
The other major thing I know is that you are invulnerable to all mortal attacks and a number of supernatural attacks, so long as you are aware of them. I've seen gods killed by mortal snipers after causing too much trouble too early. That is why you must keep a low profile for the time being. Once you've gained more power you will be much less vulnerable to these kinds of attacks.
Now then, that is all I can think to tell you. Please ask me anything, though my knowledge is somewhat limited."
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Alright, let the official god games begin. I've provided a few possible ideas for ways to continue but anything goes pretty much.
