The Twelve Aspects. (for Aphroditus Dionysus)

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[Oh shit, I was genuinely not expecting that, um ok spout lore, 8 what do I know about these things? Are they native to Thuluna? Unrelated to the roll where does it appear to be taking me other than north toward the mountians?]
[Also side note, spout lore again, 10 what other princesses are there in the land & have I met any of them?]

 

[Ecnalab]

[Many of these questions will be answered when I have finished hammering out more of the details of this world. For now, let's focus on the giant bird problem. Speaking of which...]

The giant vultures, or condors, some called them roks, were native to the mountain range that made up the northern border of Thuluna. They would regularly swoop down from the high peaks they called home to snatch up deer, people, even the odd cow or horse. These thoughts and others flew through Nuru's head as fast as the great bird that was carrying her flew through the air. For whatever reason, it had yet to simply drop her, and collect the resulting meal. In fact, it seemed to be holding her surprisingly gently as it soared towards the mountains; though one of her arms was pinned to her side, and her legs were held tight together.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[ok so I have 1 arm and a potentially huge drop? I'm going to wait to see where it takes me]

 

[Ecnalab]

Nuru steeled herself for the flight ahead as the giant bird covered vast tracts of land in the span of a few hours. Beneath her, Nuru saw the plains turn into hills, then into mountains. As the condor passed through the peaks, Nuru spotted something amazing. A keep, or temple perhaps, perched near the top of a mountain. Sadly, the bird kept flying even higher, all the way to the summit of the crag, and there she saw her destination. There, on a flat stretch of rock only a few dozen feet wide, was a nest. The condor came to hover about a dozen feet over the circular mess of twigs, branches, and strips of cloth, before dropping Nuru, and taking to the skies once again.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[Ok, um discern realities, yess a 10!

• What is about to happen?
• What should I be on the lookout for?
• What here is useful or valuable to me?

]

Nuru drew her weapon & moved to a safe position as she surveyed her surroundings.

 

[Ecnalab]

Looking around, Nuru found little of value in the giant nest. A few bones strewn here and there, as well as what appeared to be giant egg shells. She suddenly noticed several large piles of detritus beginning to stir.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[Not sure how that tells me what is about to happen but I'll assume the sturring detritus is the thing I should look out for, so I'm going to GTFO this nest.]

Nuru moved swifty to exit the nest before she became something's dinner!

 

[Ecnalab]

[What's about to happen is something is about to pop out and say hi.]

Just as Nuru clambered over the side of the nest, three small creatures burst out from under the debris. Three baby vultures, covered in yellow down, and ugly as sin, clambered after Nuru, beaks snapping. To her relief, they stopped at the edge of the nest, either unwilling, or unable, to climb over it.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

"Ughh, what perfectly wretched creatures, the less of these the better."

Nuru said as she produced a torch and flint from her satchel and set the nest ablaze before scrambling down the mountain skree makig a beeline for the treeline,
[-1 use from my adventurers kit]
"Maybe now they won't prey on other humans at least"
She said to herself vaguely concerned for her subjects.
"Now where exactly am I ?"
[ Discern Realities! that's a, 10 ! booyah!
-What here is useful or valuable to me?
-Can I get a lay of the land?
-What should I be on the lookout for?
]

 

[Ecnalab]

The nest quickly caught fire, and the chicks raced to the other end. Fear urged them to new feats of strength, and with a few beats of their wings they were out of the nest, and making their way down the mountainside, flapping frantically as they fell.

As she came to a stop on the mountain top, Nuru paused to take stock of her surroundings. From her vantage point, she could see for many miles in every direction. Unfortunately, she quickly realized that she was looking at a whole lot of danger. She would need to find shelter soon, both from the elements and the mother condor. However, attempting to climb down the mountain without proper climbing gear was a surefire way to get herself killed. Fortunately, there were a few options available to her. On the southern side of the mountain sat the temple that she had been carried over during her flight, and it looked to be within her ability to climb down to. However, she also noticed a series of caves on the western side of the peak, that would likely be easier to get to.

All of a sudden, Nuru noticed something. Her hand was pulling, ever so slightly, toward the temple.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

"To the temple then,"
Nuru said quietly to herself as she threw on the hood of her traveler's cloak and made haste.

 

[Ecnalab]

Though the decent was at an angle, Nuru found that the climb down to the temple was much more treacherous than she had first suspected; loose rocks, and scree making it hard to find a good footing. [Defy Danger to get down.]

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[2d6+1 ,... 10, No problem]

 

[Ecnalab]

Fortunately, Nuru's skills were up to the test, and she soon found herself on the plateau that the temple rested on. The building had a subtle majesty about it; a wide cylindrical tower, that rose in pagoda-like tiers to a height of over a hundred feet at its top spire. The stone it was made from was expertly set, and likely carved from the very mountain that the tower sat upon. Through a few of the upper windows, Nuru thought she could see movement, however the only people she saw outside were a pair of guards standing at attention at, what she assumed was, the main entrance.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[Time to put on the charm, and by that I mean be a bossy little brat]

Nuru strode up confidently to the two armed gaurds with the intent to demand hospitality and said,
"Excuse me you two, I am princess Nuru of the royal family of Thaluna. I was out riding and seemed to have lost my horse. Please be a doll and fetch thy master so they may make arrangements to welcome me"
She finished with a bat of her eyelashes.

[Side question, when I subdue these spirits, do Ineed to slay them? Or can I subdue some of them with my cunt?]

 

[Ecnalab]

[Subduing the spirits requires getting them out of their host body, which will likely mean killing them. But, feel free to try other things if you like.]

The two men at the entrance were tall, broad of shoulder, and well muscled. Looking down at Nuru, one of them motioned to the other, who turned and went inside. "You will wait here, while the master is informed of your arrival," said the remaining guard.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[I wait politely]

 

[Ecnalab]

It was several minutes before the second guard returned. When he did he spoke with as much grace and tack as the first. "You will remove weapons and armor. Then you will be allowed entry," he stated flatly.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

[I'll go ahead and take 1 alignment Xp for being a bossy little pill, and comply politely]

"Yes, you'll surely want to have these sharpened and laundered, their a trifle dirty"
She said handing over her sword and traveler's cloak, having just dressed down to her white silk robe. Nuru forced herself to swallow a cunning smile, she knew her true power lied within.
"By the way just who do I have the honor of thanking for their hospitality?"

 

[Ecnalab]

"Corveera, high priestess of Hedone," said the guard that took her equipment, before heading inside. Nuru had heard of Hedone, the goddess of pleasure and earthly delight, a decent enough religion, if you didn't mind people constantly badgering you for physical pleasure.

As she stepped through the large doorway, the temple did not disappoint, and she was greeted by one of the most ostentatious displays of decadence she had ever seen. The entire first floor of the tower was a giant lounge. Piles of pillows, and well stuffed couches, spread outward from a central fountain depicting the well endowed goddess that the temple was dedicated to. Everywhere Nuru looked, men and women luxuriated as they ate, drank, and pawed at each other in an intoxicated haze.

It was warm in the temple, and most of the residents wore little to no clothing. In addition to the heat, the scent of exotic incense and sex hung thickly in the air. As she walked, the people that noticed her called out with offers of food, strange substances, and the promise of pleasurable company. It was almost overwhelming... until Nuru spotted the leader of this cult.

At the far side of the room, opposite the one she had entered from, was a raised dais perhaps a dozen feet higher than the rest of the floor. Atop this platform, on a mountain of cushions and pillows, reclined a woman of stunning beauty. Her bronze skin, and raven hair were obscured by only a sheer green silk robe and veil. Gold and jewels hung from necklaces, and bracelets, and all manner of piercings adorned her body. But, it was her eyes that caught Nuru's attention. They were the eyes of a snake; gold and slitted.

The guards stopped Nuru at the bottom of the stairs that lead up the dais where their leader relaxed, and she smiled down at Nuru. "Ah, what do we have here?" she said in a voice like silk. "Another wayward soul seeking the comforts of Hedone?"

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

Nuru gave a customary bow/curtsy
"Nuru of Thuluna your grace. I am awed by your many earthly pleasures here, tell me, what is the most beloved blessing of Hedone you have received? By the looks of things it must be a most exotic pleasure indeed."
She said with a coy smile.

 

[Ecnalab]

"The most beloved blessing of Hedone?" She paused, considering her answer for a moment. "Why, that would be the ability to feel pleasure as both a woman, and a man," she said, as she spread her legs, letting the sheer fabric of her robe fall to the side, and revealing not one, but two flaccid penises resting just above her womanhood. But, these were not the phalluses of a man. Rather, they were bulbous and red, tapering to tips like the endowments of some animal. "Beautiful, aren't they? Don't be shy, dear, come and have a look," the woman cooed.

 

[Aphroditus Dionysus]

'this is a bad idea' said a small voice in the back of her head,
But Nuru took no heed of it, her loins were so worked up after these many days of travel and hardship she needed to get off, and this temptation was just too great. when again would she have an offer the likes of this?

"my my,"
she said softly before pacing forward and reaching a hand out to grasp one of the dual members, then another.
with both in hand she knelt and began to lick the woman's gash as she stroked the two serpentine shafts.

 

[Ecnalab]

Corveera groaned as she was stimulated, and her strange twin members quickly swelled to erection, coming to a stop at nine inches apiece, and filling Nuru's small hands to the point that she could barely get her fingers around them. "Mmm, eager, aren't we? But, why don't you take a moment and slip out of those stuffy clothes?"