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I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

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@Zeroth@SilverPaw@Duthguy@SilverPaw

Between Gawain's horrifically awkward sprint, and the seemingly negligible progress on fully removing his mana disorder; it was clear that Jason had his work cut out for him.  However, just as he was about to issue Gawain new instructions, an absolutely mortified Ed rushed past him and fell into the water.  The bizarre act caught Jason completely off guard as he began to laugh at Ed's antics, "Don't worry Ed, these skeletons all work for me! One of the perks of being the dungeon boss I assume..." he called out to comfort his panicking friend, before turning to address all three of his fellow reincarnators, "Speaking of which, I have news for all of you regarding the dungeon.  According the core, there's several things we can do to upgrade the dungeon; repair it, secure and increase resources, feeding the core mana, and rallying the currently assimilated creatures..." Jason paused for a moment while he let the others process the information, "As of right now, reparations are at 35%, and assimilation has reached 26%... Along with this new knowledge, I am now able to access new capabilities within the core.  This may not mean much in preparation for our upcoming meeting with Crispy, but I figured that letting you all know would be a good idea..... Oh! One more thing-- cave resources are back to the level they were when we first woke up, so keep that in mind! Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment, I'm going to have our skeletal friends here bring us some resources we can work with."

Turning to the other two skeleblins that he had yet to name, Jason addressed his new subordinates, "Skeleblin_003! You are to be henceforth designated as Leonidas, or 'Leo' for short. Skeleblin_004! You are to be designated as Y'tahl." he declared as he cleared his 'throat', "Alright... Gawain, Leonidas, Y'tahl, the first thing we need to do is arm you three. In that direction, he began, pointing his staff toward the burial site of the Brawny Team, "You should come across a large, flat, rock covering three goblin corpses. Near this rock, should be a club, and two spears. Gawain, you equip the club, Y'tahl, you equip the [Badly-Made Stone Spear], and Leo, you equip the other spear. Once that is done, return here to me. In the event that you cannot find any of the items, return here to me. Make sure you three stay as a group, and prioritize your survival above all else; if something threatens to destroy you, run back here as fast as possible. DO NOT ATTACK ANYTHING UNLESS IT ATTACKS YOU FIRST. Fight only if it is absolutely necessary, or if you have secured the weapons and are certain you can win.... Now go!"

As his three skeleblin warriors shambled off to complete their new objective, Jason rolled up to the core, bracing his mind again. Reaching out to the heart of his domain, the budding dungeon master tested his new authorities, "Core, open DUNGEON MENU-- display MONSTER_ROSTER, MONSTER_ASSIGNMENT, DUNGEON_MAP, DUNGEON_RESOURCES, and DUNGEON_STATS."

Inventory

• Staff (Goblin torch)
• Source Crystal (not charged)

Action Summary

• Laughs at Ed's mishap
• Informs Allies of Dungeon Stuff
• Names the other Skeleblins
• Sends the Skelebros three on a quest
• Tries out new core options

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

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@Zeroth@SilverPaw@Duthguy

You are Fully Rested.
You are Fed.
You are Well-Hydrated.
Your HP is Full.
Your Mana Disorder is subsiding.
You still have Mana Burn.
You have no MP Remaining.
Dungeon Update Failed to Send. Failure due to no MP. Telepathic Link temporarily disabled.
Dungeon Update Failed to Send. Failure due to no MP. Telepathic Link temporarily disabled.
Dungeon Update Failed to Send. Failure due to no MP. Telepathic Link temporarily disabled.
Dungeon Update Failed to Send. Failure due to no MP. Telepathic Link temporarily disabled.
Dungeon Update Failed to Send. Failure due to no MP. Telepathic Link temporarily disabled.
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System:Jason

Jason snapped awake with a start; relieved to no longer be drowning in the darkness of his nightmares. However, waking up to a barrage of of notifications was definitely going to take some time getting used to. Fortunately, it appeared that the Mana Disorder was on the verge of wearing off despite the fact that Mana Burn continued to persist. If he was lucky, one; if not both status effects would be taken care of before he had to meet Cripy for what was more than likely a trap... If the goblin even intended to show up in the first place. Looking around, Jason noticed several things; someone had planted more herb seeds while he was asleep, both Danny and Asteria were still asleep, and Ed had yet to return. Furthermore, it appeared that the core had brought him two more skeletons as well as a dire rat (whom Jason assumed to be DIRE_RAT_A). Had the Skeleblins tended the garden by command of the core? Or was it perhaps the work of some other mob under the Core's influence? Either way, it was most definitely the work of the core. Speaking of which, Jason still needed to finish developing [Dungeon Awareness I].

Rolling up to the core, Jason was met with a sudden realization that his inability to receive updates meant that a monstrous wave of information was going to assail his mind all at once. Strangely, this thought seemed to excite Jason; such strain would only make his mind stronger, inching him ever-closer to becoming something greater. However, he needed to be cautious-- the Core had already attempted to sway his mind once; and Jason was not keen on becoming a mere slave to the whims of the dungeon. Rather, it would be the DUNGEON that would change instead. Gathering his resolve Jason touched the Core; he was not the man his nightmares painted him as, he was righteous, he was JUST, and to ensure the fate he foresaw could never come to pass, Jason was going to teach these dead to live once again.
An incorporeal pain tore through Jason, threatening to tear him apart from the inside; and yet, he endured. The slime mage's body convulsed wildly as he fought to keep his mind together.

Holding fast for as long as he could, Jason separated from the core the moment he felt his thoughts become vulnerable; like they had when he first linked to the core. Collapsing as he pulled back, Jason tumbled out the front of his cave, puddling at the skeletal feet of Skeleblin_003 and Gawain. After gathering himself, Jason 'stood' once more, finally having completed the development of [Dungeon Awareness I], and could now begin the morning training regimen for his group. Curling up and rolling into the cave once again, Jason lightly prodded Danny and Asteria awake, "Time to get up guys, we've got a busy day ahead of us, and we need to start making preparations."

While he waited on the the others to get their bearings, Jason was quite eager to test his newly developed [Dungeon Awareness I]. Approaching Gawain, the now fully christened Dungeon boss cleared his throat, "Skeleblin_002, you are now to be addressed ONLY as Gawain, and will take on Gawain as your name or designation... Gawain, I command you to run one full lap around the pool as fast as you can; without touching the water. Avoid conflict whenever possible during this task, and if your survival is at risk at any point during this task, abandon said task and return here immediately."

Regardless of what happened next, Jason used the [Source Crystal] on Gawain before another thought came to mind; was this not a perfect opportunity to grind new skills? By lacking any means of naturally regenerating his Mana, as well as being truly out of Mana, an incredible opportunity to learn about the nature of magic presented itself, and Jason would graciously accept. Clearing his mind, taking slow, deep breaths, Jason reached into himself-- searching for (or the lack thereof) that 'secondary circulatory system' he had come to know as Mana. Carefully and gently he searched for the source of his ailment, thoroughly studying each and every apparent irregularity.

Final Fantasy: Reverence [IC] [OPEN]

Any room for an assassin?

From the weakest goblin to the Strongest god

ill have a post by friday

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

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@Zeroth
The world around Jason faded to black; stolen away by the unrelenting tide of exhaustion, both mental and physical. It was a moment of weakness. An opportunity most welcome by a man's inner demons... The shadows wrought of a haunted past scurried forth like starved, ravenous vultures to overtake his weary soul, dragging Jason deeper into the abyss of his tortured mind. Flung about wildly through the void like the plaything of some perverse entity, the warlord finally jerked to a stop as a vision, or, perhaps... A memory? was held before him.

At first, he could see nothing but the layers of rock, and then daylight, but before his eyes could adjust he was rising higher. Now he saw a a deep forest, and gently rising cliffs growing ever steeper until they became mountains to the immediate west. He rose higher, drifting through clouds that stretched over the cave and further beyond, over curling smoke trails and unnaturally shaped structures of wood and stone that could only be civilization. Somewhere to the east, a large body of water sat glimmering with the last rays of the setting sun.

He rose higher. To the south, deserts and canyons, windstorms sweeping over the dunes. Further to the east, a bright light cutting a path to safety for those in need of guidance. Over the mountains, to the southwest, a grand city stretching for miles. Still in the west, but far further north, a tower like a mighty tree reaching up to the heavens with roots stretching deep, deep into the earth. So far to the east that it became west again, a lonely, cold, desolate island where red lightning split the sky. Further beyond that, marshlands and mountains and untamed, wild lands.

Music for Dramatic Effect

From the base of the cliffs he had first seen, an army of death and unholy might marched forth. The deep, lush forests burned. The mountains became cold, lifeless fortresses of rock and steel. Further and further the influence of this fell legion spread; like a cancer upon existence itself it spread-- ever growing, undying, UNSTOPPABLE. Countless civilizations knelt before their invincible foe, and one by one, they all fell beneath it's heel. In mere minutes, Jason had witnessed the conquering of an entire world; leaving a blighted, blackened sphere in it's place. Slowly, the world began to grow smaller and smaller, until it sat neatly withing Jason's palm-- like a small novelty globe one would put on their desk. A dread filled awe reverberated through Jason as he rose from his cold throne, before him stood a chanting legion of undead, ready to obey his every command.

"It could all beeeeeeee youuuuursssssssssssssssssss...." hissed a voice behind Jason, chilling every fiber of his being. It was a voice he knew well. "Y-You shouldn't be here... T-Th-This isn't what I want..." Jason stuttered fearfully, swallowing his saliva as he slowly turned to face the voice. The skeleton of his oldest friend; and greatest enemy, met his eyes with a sinister grin. "You could have the peeeeerfect army Jason," the skeleton clicked, "No need to eat, no need to sleep.... and best of all, undying loyalty..... Think about it Jason, no more betrayal.... No more like me..."

"Or me..." a glowing shape added as darkness began to close in around Jason.

The shadows laughed madly as they began to overtake Jason's form, paying little heed to his protests, "N-N-NO!!! I WON'T DO IT! GET OUT OF MY HEAD! I'LL NEVER GIVE IN! YOU HEAR ME?? NEVER!!!" Jason screamed as he violently fought the oncoming tide in vain, continuing to thrash squirm until the shadows had him once more. A single foreboding taunt was all Jason heard before once more drifting into nothingness.

"Of course you will Jason... It's only a matter of time."

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

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@Zeroth@Duthguy@Silverpaw

QUEST COMPLETE. YOU ARE ALREADY THE BOSS OF THIS DUNGEON. CURRENTLY YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CHALLENGED.

COMMAND: "Suppress the spawning of all undead-class monsters for the next two hours..."
COMMAND IS INVALID. YOU MUST INCREASE THE DUNGEON LEVEL IN ORDER TO ACCESS DUNGEON COMMANDS.

A NEW QUEST IS AVAILABLE.
DUNGEON MAINTANENCE: PERFORM A SERIES OF TASKS TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN THE DUNGEON AND INCREASE ITS LEVEL.
+PATCH HOLES IN THE CEILING
+SECURE AND INCREASE RESOURCES
--NATIVE RESOURCES: HEALING HERB, MANA CRYSTAL, WATER, POISON HERB, TAINTED MANA CRYSTAL
--CURRENTLY AVAILABLE NON-NATIVE RESOURCES: FIRE, WOOD, FLAME-TOUCHED MANA CRYSTAL
+FEED DUNGEON CORE
--ORIGINAL FEEDING METHODS: AMBIENT MANA, NEGATIVELY CHARGED SOULS
--NO CURRENTLY ACCEPTED ALTERNATIVES
+HASTEN DUNGEON ASSIMILATION
--DESTROY OR EXPEL NON-ASSIMILATED INHABITANTS
--ORGANIZE ASSIMILATED INHABITANTS

DO YOU WISH TO ACCEPT THIS QUEST?

YOUR DUNGEON AWARENESS HAS INCREASED TO 0.6.
DUNGEON ASSIMILATION RATE IS AT 5%.
ZOMBIE_PIXIE_002 HAS SPAWNED AT O-5.

Dungeon:Jason

You used Monster Analysis I!
You used Magic Analysis I!
--Skeleblin--
Skeleblin, a Skeleton-type Undead-class Monster created from the remains of a Goblin. Magic energy can be detected within them. This magic animates the bones and allows them to move without muscle. They are suffused with energy that feels negative and dangerous. It is infused with magic, but has no magical skills yet. These magics are negative and volatile in nature. It is under the effects of an environmental magic. By nature, Skeleblins are roughly as durable as living Goblins, but their strength has decreased. In contrast, their lighter weight allows them to move more quickly. They retain the ability to use tools to a limited degree. If not manipulated by a necromancer or some other source, most Undead will single-mindedly pursue living creatures with hostility. They do not normally possess self-preservation instincts or any form of intelligence. This is Skeleblin_002.
---Analysis Complete!---

System:Jason

With a satisfied hum, Jason confirmed his theory to be true; the dungeon was indeed spawning these undead. Reaching out to Danny again through [Telepathy II] he confirmed his suspicions. 'Alright Danny, from the looks of it, the skeleton is non-hostile... In fact- as dungeon boss I may even be able to command it. Go get some rest, we've got lots to do once we're ready to go again. ' Rolling over to the core for a moment; making actual physical contact to avoid wasting mana, Jason opted to accept the new quest; in fact, he had a bit of an idea regarding the assimilation side of it. Clearing his 'throat' (and using one of his two crystals to avoid risking more mana burn) as he positioned himself next to the skeleblin, Jason activated [Focus I] on [Spell Chant I] to greater alter [Telepathy I]. "Hail O' Guardian, cursed without name. I hereby christen thee, Skeleblin Gawain! In time I'll release you, or return true life... I swear upon spirit and nature alike, cometh hell or high water, I will make things right... TELEPATHY NAMING CEREMONY--Hope for the damned!!!" with that, Jason reached out and touched Skeleblin_002, completing the ritual. Though he couldn't give the poor soul freedom from undeath just yet, Jason knew that many cultures back on his old world claimed that giving names to the restless spirits of the dead; sometimes even going as far as to turn them into guardian spirits.

Whether this would be successful, Jason had no idea, but to offer these poor creatures any form of relief from their pain; was a reward all it's own. Satisfied with his work, and out of mana once again; the slime mage began his final chores before he could rest. Firstly, he flopped to the core to receive one more update before moving over to Asteria. Carefully he inspected the dam she had made, to ensure the sound from earlier wasn't some new dungeon mob breaking through it. Fixing any irregularities he found in the dam, Jason drank his fill of water. He was getting sleepy now. Very sleepy... But rest needed to wait just a little longer.

Sucking up about another two cups of water, Jason gently showered his crops with the much needed resource; taking care not to in fact OVERwater his crops. Then, after a brief inspection of his current yield, Jason's constant activity seemed to finally catch up with him.

WARNING! Your HP is low!

System:Jason

Absorbing the herb he had left in his inventory, Jason finally settled himself down at the entrance of his tunnel; in a way that anything entering would have to first get past him, but most things outside the tunnel would have to get close to be able to see him. With a satisfied sigh, sleep finally took hold of Jason, as he drempt of how he would purify his new domain....

Ascension 3: A return to Chaos

Joim

@Verticus

Ascension 3: A return to Chaos

@Lotrix Molick dude im so sorry

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

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@Zeroth@Duthguy@Silverpaw

Now that the others had already headed off, and having finished developing [Spell Chant I], Jason had one more situation to handle before he could get some rest. The approaching skeleblin looked to be far older than the one the others had slain, but oddly- though it obviously was aware of Jason and Danny, it showed no sign of aggression thus far... Was this due to Jason's connection to the dungeon? If so, Could Jason control it? Regardless of the answer, this was still going to be a problem. "Danny." he whispered quietly, "Don't attack the skeleblin. Just hang back, stay calm, and don't provoke it.... I'll handle this."

Moving back inside the cave, Jason picked three mana crystals from Ed's pack; consuming one in the process. As he looked around, he saw that Asteria had dammed the stream Torrent made, and had even been working on an experiment before curling up alongside mama rat to rest. Somewhat of a soft smile formed across Jason's 'face' as he moved within the core's remote access range; having people like Asteria and Ed alongside him was truly a blessing in this cruel new world. Rather than continuing to reflect on his fortune, Jason returned his focus to the task at hand and reached through the newly strengthened link to command his dungeon, 'Core, register quest as completed and suppress the spawning of all undead-class monsters for the next two hours...' After receiving whatever reward was in store for completing this so-called 'quest', he exited his tunnel once more and settled back down next to Danny and activated [Telepathy II], 'Alright, now let it come to us. While it approaches I'm going to try meditating to regain some mana and stamina... Once it starts to get too close, tap me. Don't try to fight it, I need you to let me try to handle this.'

With that said, Jason deactivated his sight and relaxed his being as he focused on the magic in the air around him; how it ebbed and flowed, gathered and dispersed, before finally trying to pull it within him. Once he felt Danny tap him, Jason would come out of his meditation and use another mana crystal to finish the replenishment of his mana. Then using both [Monster Analysis I] and [Magic Analysis I] on the skeleblin, the ambitious slime mage would attempt communicating with the monster; watching for any signs of aggression from the undead creature. "Poor cursed soul that wanders the earth... Do you seek freedom from your terrible fate? Or do you perhaps seek purpose instead?" he beckoned, once again banking on the power of [Charisma I].

Ascension 3: A return to Chaos

*Peer pressure intensifies*