Zuss raised a hand, "I suppose I can go next. I have two to spend."

"Any idea what direction you want to take it?" Daggat asked.

"Want to see if you can turn your ears into hands, too?" Klaw asked.

Zuss turned a shadow into a stone, then threw it at him. He didn't react even as it bounced off his skull.

"The core biotraits are powerful. I want to get one of them."

"Any in mind?" Anath asked.

Zuss squirmed from all the attention on her. Her eyes darted to Hunter for a moment, "Well, a lot of my upgrades increase my reaction speed and ability to move. But I can't move very fast. I want to change that. Shadow Step."

"That could work well, especially when you are fighting in a forest. A lot of shadows." Daggat said.

She nodded, then made the purchase. Shadow Step would allow her to move more quickly while in a shadow. The upgrades it offered her were Shadow Surf, which allowed her to glide across shadows even more rapidly, Sticky Shade, which allowed her to grip shadows to climb, and Void Drift, which reduced the effect of gravity while she was in the dark.

In the end, she opted for shadow surf.

"How does it-" Klaw began before Zuss slipped away.

She dashed, sliding along the shadows like a minnow in a stream. It was hard to follow her.

"You are going to be a terror on any battlefield," Daggat laughed.

Stopping was another story. She hit the edge of a shadow like a ledge and stumbled a few steps.

"I've taken the liberty of looking at the rest of your options," The Assistant said.

Zuss raised a hand, "No need. I know what is next. Shadow Smith upgrade. Partial Shade."

"What's it do?" Hunter asked while she made the choice.

"Before, I could only make one shadow object at a time. Now, I can split up my shadow, depending on its depth and size."

"Depth?" Daggat asked.

"Shadow Core things, you wouldn't get it. Watch." She scampered up a startled Hunter, then jumped off. She spun through the air, wisps of shadow coalescing into all four of her hands. Then she threw four knives at a nearby wall and managed two more before she landed.

Only two actually hit the wall.

"I'll… uh, need practice." She said.

"Wonderful! Now, how's that Altar Keeper thing work?" Daggat asked.

Zuss walked over to the altar. "There is a button here… Ah, see it?"

Daggat entered the status void. A screen he had never seen hovered over where the Altar would have been. It was like the party perk screen. Lists of perks with a price in tokens.

"It can summon or repel nearby monsters, list the monsters within a certain radius, display the strongest creature slain… a few others. It seems to be tied to a community. So, we'd have to get it to the manor."

"I wonder what the questing altar can do. Hold on, I've got to send a message." Daggat said. He opened his private messages to Alfred.

Daggat: <Would you be upset if I killed your dad?>

The reply came back quickly.

Alfred: <… Why?>

Daggat: <I want his altar keeper status.>

Alfred: <I don't think I can be upset. Do as you will, he's not my father.>

"Klaw, let's go over your stuff next," Daggat said while scratching at his arm. It itched like mad, he was about ready to chop it off.

"Sure, I got a biotrait and a skill point."

"Going for a core upgrade as well?" Anath asked.

"Nah. Personally, I want to max out my claws. But I have to use the altar, or it's a waste, right? Here's the thing. I can control my heartbeat, close off, and move my arteries and veins. But, that's not so useful if I can't push my heart past its limit without hurting myself."

"Dense Organs?" Elyndris asked.

"Absolutely."

"Careful, the brain is an organ. You can't afford a smaller one." Daggat said with a grin.

Klaw flipped him off with a single claw, then made the selection. His gut shrank in, as if he hadn't eaten in weeks.

"Hey, the little fucker was right. I can combine Dense Muscle Fibers, Bone, and Organs into Dense Body. But… this is weird. It didn't give me the upgrade for it."

The Assistant floated over, "Perhaps you have to accept or deny the synergy first? If you accept, does the upgrade transfer to the synergy? Give it a try."

"Dag?" Klaw asked.

Daggat shrugged, "Well, it will be harder to get upgrades for the biotraits. But, then again, upgrading them all is going to be expensive. Might as well combine, then upgrade that."

"You will be less… dense than others who reached the apex in all three before synergy. But, they wouldn't have many other points." Elyndris said.

Klaw shrugged, "Fuck it. We can get one of those fancy potions to fix it. Maybe."

Klaw's fur darkened, and his teeth changed into a black metallic color. Other than that, there wasn't much of a difference. He lifted his arms and walked around a bit.

"That feels weird. I feel heavy. If any of you went this route, I don't think you could move." He stopped and looked at a status screen, "Yup. I get the upgrade. Let's see, Great Mass, which will make me even heavier. Anchor, which makes me harder to move. And Reflexive Leverage. That one shifts my weight depending on what I am lifting."

"Anchor could help out when fighting something big," Daggat offered.

"Yeah… but I have an idea." Klaw made a selection, then walked over to a long log that had been flattened into a seat. He grasped it by one end, using his claws to grip, and lifted it. The entire log was almost ten feet long and a few feet wide. Klaw grunted, then lifted the massive thing like a club. He swung it, whipping up the air.

Then he let it drop and grinned satisfyingly.

"Wow! Did it make you stronger, too?" Anath asked.

"Nah. I was always that strong. Thing is, you can't lift something heavier than you are without a brace. If I tried that without the upgrade, I'd tip over before I'd get it off the ground."

"You fight with your claws, though." Daggat pointed out.

"Yeah. Now, I can really dig in against big things. If I had iron skin, too, I'd be unstoppable."

"Oh, that reminds me," Zuss said. She started pulling bits of armor out of the inventory system. "Got you iron skin."

His nose wrinkled at it, "I think I'll give it a wash first. Then have the dwarves size it. Thanks!"

Klaw knew what he was going to spend the skill point on. Wind Slash. He wanted to be acle to better use the ability, so he opted for the upgrade Razor Slash, which allowed it to do more damage.

"Elyndris, do you need any assistance?" Daggat asked.

"Nah. Gonna change my build anyway. You're next."

"Well, I have thought long and hard on my upgrades. I believe it will enhance my combat capability to match, or even exceed, those of Anath or Klaw."

"Good luck with that," Klaw muttered.

"Huh?" Anath said, looking up. She was distracted, playing with strands of web.

"Behold!" Daggat said.

The assistant knew where to scroll. Telekinesis.

[You have selected Telekinesis. Accept? Yes/no]

Daggat selected yes and was immediately given three options to upgrade it. Mind Over Matter, Tactile Telekinesis, and enhanced range.

Telekinesis allowed him to telekinetically move an object with an effective strength of a quarter of his intelligence. Five strength wasn't much, but it was enough to move his spear.

He pulled the spear from the inventory and grasped it mentally. The spear was lifted in the air. He then moved it around like a fish, weaving it in and out of objects.

The sensation was similar to actually moving it. He could feel the weight of the spear, and it took mental energy to move it. He could do this for hours, but he suspected he would get tired eventually. The further he moved it away, the heavier it became. About twenty feet, he couldn't lift it.

"Ooh, fun. Can you pick me up?" Elyndris asked. Daggat tried. He was able to get a solid grasp, but couldn't move her. It was as though she were immensely heavy.

"No, I don't know why." He turned his focus onto Zuss's clothes. She yelped as he tried to lift her, but she was heavier than she should be. All he managed was to wrinkle the cloth, even though it was heavy.

"Do that again, and I will see how many shadow daggers I can fit into a goblin." She growled.

"Hmm… I wonder. Elyndris felt lighter, but not because of her size. It was like there was some resistance." Daggat had a thought and tried to move Hunter. He didn't seem to notice.

Will. Elyndris had the lowest. Hunter, the highest. Perhaps a target will reduce the attempt.

He still had the upgrade. That was an easy choice. Tactile Telekinesis. It allowed him to use telekinesis to lift and move objects he touched. Effectively replacing his strength with Intelligence. Though it was still only half of his intelligence.

This led Daggat to the next obvious choice. Mind Over Matter. This simply changed a quarter's intelligence to half intelligence for the telekinesis' strength. Consequently, it allowed Tactile Telekinesis to use his full intelligence score in place of his strength.

He grinned at the possibilities.

"Klaw, what was that you did? Lift the log? I don't think it was so hard," Daggat said.

"Not really." Klaw shrugged.

Daggat lifted the log, the same as Klaw had. He didn't need leverage when using telekinesis, it seemed. His arms shook with the effort, but Daggat supposed that was more habit than his arms actually being challenged. It was an effort, just not physical.

"What… how?" Klaw asked as Daggat swung it, then put it down.

"Turns out, you can use your intelligence to lift things.- Ah!"

Klaw had grabbed Daggat and lifted him.

"You're not so heavy," he said, putting him down.

"I don't need to counterbalance the log, I just lift it," Daggat said.

"Then, how do you put your weight into the hit?"

"I don't know. I'm going to have to do some experiments."

"Is that all?" Elyndris asked.

Daggat tried to lift her again. This time, she slowly lifted. He felt as strong as he did as a gremlin.

"Hey, put me down!"

Daggat did so, "Not done yet. I have one more point. Assistant, Hex Aura, please."

The assistant brought up the option. Daggat selected it.

[Feat achieved: System Aura Master. Cause: Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura]

Ah, about time. The skill, Condense Aura, gave him a menu that allowed him to specify how his aura worked. He turned on both Beguiling Aura and Hex Aura to work simultaneously. There was an option to choose people not affected by the aura. He made his party immune.

"Hold on… that aura. It's not… a bad luck aura, is it?" Klaw asked.

"Indeed it is!"

"Ugh… that's such a pain in the ass. I killed a guy who had that. Not fun."

"Then it won't be fun for our enemies," Elyndris chuckled.

"You know, there was something at the edge of my mind." Daggat mused, "Klaw, Zuss, you remember what it was like at the camp?"

"Unfortunately," Zuss said.

"I mean. Unlikely things happened. I fell into old pickle brine once. We always stumbled into the worst situations. Once, I was almost thrown into the stew."

"That sounds chaotic," Anath said. She had a thick strand of web and was trying to pull it apart with all four arms. She wasn't having any luck.

"What's your point?" Klaw asked.

"Well, all that stuff ended when we left. How many times have we been launched through the air since we left? It occurs to me that a bunch of goblins would have hex aura. It's a goblin biotrait."

"Huh, yeah. That's true." Zuss said.

"Just a neat tidbit. Never really gave it a thought. Anywho… that's it for the upgrades, right? We ready to take on an army?"

"Not quite." Elyndris crawled to the center of the group. "It is time I say goodbye."

"What?" Anath said with an edge of panic.

"For three days or so. For I am about to embark on a journey that none in all of history have taken before me. When I enter the state of metamorphosis, I will return changed. Stronger."

"Good luck!" Anath cheered.

"Don't pick stupid biotraits," Klaw chuckled.

"I'll take care of you, don't worry," Hunter said.

"When we next meet, I will be A FORCE OF PURE DESTRUCTION!" She began to cackle. She laughed while she crawled away, heading for an empty barrel.

Everyone was too stunned to stop her as she casually slithered into the container. Somehow, she managed to close the lid after her.

After a long moment, Hunter asked, "Do you think she remembered we might be leaving soon?"

Daggat

True Name: Daggat Soul: Monster

Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size] Genbloom: goblin [ +2 Str, +2 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Scavenger; Small Size]

Base size: Small [Largest Size: Goblin]

Monster Level: 14

Attributes (0/10)(base growth, +5; Devotion, +1; growth potions, +4): Strength: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +2; Devotion +1) Dexterity: 11 (Base 9; Class/Genesis +2;) Constitution: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +2; Growth +1) Intelligence: 20 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +1; Growth +2; Variant +10) Will: 10 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +1; Growth +1) Charm: 16 (Base 8, Growth +8)

Feats: True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks. Mighty Intellect - Raise Intelligence base to 15. Reward: +1 Skill point. Fledgling Alchemist - Successfully brew an alchemical potion. Reward: Alchemy skill. System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [Layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Usurper - Slay a previous or current party leader. Reward: One level in Party Leader. Touch of Death - Perform two of the following: die and return to life, survive an untethered's life - draining attack, or perform the rite of Mihr. Reward: Death sight. Reborn by Fire - Remain immersed in flame for a full day. Reward: Fire Core. Devilishly Charming - Raise charm base to 15. Reward: Party Leader skill. Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura

Skills(0/5)(Mortal Level, 0, Devotion, +2; Mighty Intellect, +1; Skill Potions, +2): Alchemy: 1 [Source: Fledgling Alchemist] System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] System Assistant: 2 [Perk: Semi-sentience] SP SPENT = 2 [Synergy]Mind Codex: 1 --Mental Notes: 1 SP SPENT = 1 --Copy Tome: 1 (Natural skill: Literacy) SP SPENT = 1 Party Leader: 2 [Source: Usurper,Devilishly Charming; Perk: Party Loot] Lunge: 1 (Natural skill: Spearmanship) SP SPENT = 1 Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]

Notable Natural Skills: Literacy: Apprentice Spearmanship: Apprentice Acrobatics: Apprentice

Biotraits (0/14) (Monster Level, +13; Devotion, +1):

Regenisis: Goblin; BP SPENT = 1

Inherited Biotraits: Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin] Enhanced Night Vision [Source: Gremlin] Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin] Scavenger [Source: goblin]

Standard Biotraits: [Synergy]Temperature Resistant Skin

Love what you're reading? Discover and support the author on the platform they originally published on. --Fire Resistant Skin; BP SPENT = 1 --Cold Resistant Skin; BP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Beguiling Presence --Hypnotic Gaze [Mutations: Dominating Gaze, Mesmerizing Gaze] BP SPENT = 3 --Hypervocal Cords [Mutations: Beguiling Voice] BP SPENT = 2 [Synergy]Second Sight --Aura Sight [Mutations: Ambient Aura Sense] BP SPENT =2 --Death Sight [Mutations: Death Gaze; Source: Touch of Death] BP SPENT =1 Telekinesis [Mutations: Mind over Matter (Boon), Tactile Telekinesis] BP SPENT =2 Hex Aura BP SPENT =1

Core Biotraits: Core: Fire [Source: Reborn by Fire]

Other: Variant: +10 Intelligence; Enhanced vocabulary Skill potions used: 2/5 Growth potions used: 2/5

Anath

True Name: Anathema Soul: Monster/Mortal

Genseed: Human [ 3 Str, 3 Dex, 3 Con, 3 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Standard Size] Full Growth Bonus: +2 skill points Genbloom: Arachne [ +4 Dex, +4 Cha; Standard Size, Integrated Spinnerets, Extra Limbs; Standard Size]

Base size: Standard [Largest Size: Human]

Monster Level: 7 Berserker Level: 7 [+3 Str, Dex Con, -1 Int, Wil, Cha; Berserker's rage, Great Vitality]

Attributes (0/6)(Base Growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 12 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3; Growth +1) Dexterity: 15 (Base 8; Class/Genesis, +7) Constitution: 13 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3; Growth, +2) Intelligence: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis -1; Growth +2; Devotion +1) Will: 7 (Base 8; Class/Genesis -1) Charm: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3)

Feats: True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks. System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Overwhelming Power - Artificially raise strength by 20 points. Reward: Strength Core. Mighty Alacrity - Raise Dexterity base to 15. Reward: Improved Balance Biotrait.

Skills(0/10) (Mortal level, +6; Devotion, +2; Human, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] System Assistant: 1 SP SPENT =1 Natural Skill Boosts: Survival (1) SP SPENT =1 Savage Legs: 1 (Natural Skill: Savagery) SP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Berserker's Spirit: 1 --[Synergy]Warrior's Spirit: 1 ----Burst of Strength: (Ability Skill: Strength 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1 ----Burst of Alacrity: (Ability Skill: Dexterity 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1 ----Burst of Vitality: (Ability Skill: Constitution 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1 --Berserker's Rage: 1 [Source: Berserker] Purge Poison: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Great Vitality: 1 [Source: Berserker] Blood Rhythm: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Charged Slash: 1 (Natural Skill: Swordsmanship) SP SPENT = 1 Enhanced Harvest: 1 (Natural Skill: Survival) SP SPENT = 1

Notable Natural Skills: Survival: Apprentice Savagery: Apprentice Swordsmanship: Apprentice

Biotraits [0/7](Monster Level +6; Devotion, +1):

Regenisis: Arachne; BP SPENT = 1

Inherited Biotraits: Venomous Mandibles [Source: Variant] [Structural] Multi-eye [Source] --Night Vision BP SPENT = 1 Integrated Spinnerets [Source: Arachne] [Structural] Extra Limbs (Arachnid) [Source: Variant] [Structural] Extra Limbs (Arachnid) [Source: Variant [Structural] Extra Limbs (Humanoid) [Source: Arachne]

Standard Biotraits: Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Vile Concoction] BP SPENT = 1 [Modifier]Hardened Chitin [Affects: Arachnid limbs, exoskeleton] BP SPENT = 1 Exoskeleton BP SPENT = 1 Multidextrous BP SPENT = 1

Core Biotraits: Core: Strength [Source: Overwhelming Strength] Infuse Essence [Mutations: Quick Infusion(Boon)] BP SPENT = 1

Notable Gear: Blade of the Dessert Flower

Other: Variant: Arachnid Traits

Klaw

True Name: Klaw Soul: Mortal/Monster

Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size] Genbloom: Bugbear [ +3 Str, +1 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Rough Fur; Small Size]

Base size: Standard [Largest Size: Bugbear; Mighty Strength]

Monster Level: 8 Paladin Level: 6 [+2 Str, +2 Con, +2 Wil; Smite, Righteous Aura]

Attributes (0/6)(base growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 22 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +5; Growth +6, Ability Boost +2; Belt of Last Stand +1) Dexterity: 10 (Base 9, Class/Genesis +1) Constitution: 14 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +4; Devotion +1; Belt of Last Stand +1) Intelligence: 8 (Base 7, Class/Genesis +1) Will: 11 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +3) Charm: 8 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +0)

Feats: System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [Layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Mighty Strength - Raise Strength base to 15. Reward: Size increase Arsonist - Slay over twenty enemies with one flame. Reward: Flame Affinity skill. Life Eater - Ritualistically eat fifty hearts. Reward: Beast Core Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura

Skills(0/7)(Class, +5; Devotion, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] Burst of Strength: 1 (Ability Skill: Strength 5) SP SPENT = 1 Flame Affinity: 1 [Source: Arsonist] Smite: 1 [Source: Paladin] Wind Slash: 2 (Natural Skill: Swordsmanship; Perks: Razor Slash) SP SPENT = 2 Savage Attacks: 1 (Natural Skill: Savagery) SP SPENT = 1 Aura of Protection: 2 [Perk: Righteous Retaliation, ] SP SPENT = 2 Righteous Aura: 1 [Source: Paladin] Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]

Notable Natural Skills: Savagery: Apprentice Swordsmanship: Apprentice Bodybuilding: Apprentice

Ability Boosts: Strength (+2; Natural Skill: Bodybuilding) SP SPENT = 1

Biotraits (0/9)(Monster Level +7; Devotion +1; Potion +1):

Regenisis: Bugbear; BP SPENT = 1

Inherited Biotraits: Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin] Enhanced Night Vision [Source: Gremlin] Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin] Rough Fur [Mutations: Insulating Fur; Source: Bugbear]

Standard Biotraits: Claws [Mutations: Forged, Retractable] BP SPENT = 3 [Modifier; Synergy] Dense Body [Mutations: Reflective Leverage (Boon)] --[Modifier] Dense Muscle Fibers BP SPENT = 1 --[Modifier] Dense Bone BP SPENT = 1 --[Modifier] Dense Organs BP SPENT = 1 Cardiovascular Control BP SPENT = 1

Core Biotraits: Beast Core [Source: Life Eater]

Notable Gear: Belt of Last Stand

Other: Biotrait potions used: 1/5

Elyndris

True Name: Elyndris Soul: Monster

Genseed: Larva [ 1 Str, 1 Dex, 1 Con, 1 Int, 1 Wil, 1 Cha; minuscule Size] — Full Growth Bonus: +1 to all attributes, +6 growth points, +1 biotrait

Base size: Minuscule [Largest Size: Larva]

Monster Level: 14

Attributes (0/12)(Base growth, +5; Larva, +6; Devotion, +1):

Strength: 10 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +3; Devotion, +1)

Dexterity: 8 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +1)

Constitution: 8 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +1)

Intelligence: 15 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +8)

Will: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0)

Charm: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0)

Feats:

True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks. System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Blasphemy - Blaspheme the angels. Reward: A curse upon you. Mighty Intellect - Raise Intelligence base to 15. Reward: +1 Skill point. Fledgling Mage - Successfully cast a spell. Reward: Spellcraft skill.

Skills (0/3) (Mortal Levels, +0; Devotion, +2; Mighty Intellect, +1): Burst of Strength: 1 (Ability Skill: Strength 5) SP SPENT = 1 Pounce: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Construct Capacity: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Spellcraft: 1 [Source: Fledgling Mage]

Biotraits (1/15)(Monster Level, +13; Devotion, +1; Larva, +1):

Jaws BP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Thaumic Sense --Enhanced Touch [Mutations: Tremor Sense] BP SPENT = 2

--Magic Sense [Mutations: Refined Sense] BP SPENT = 2 [Structural] Complex organs BP SPENT = 1 [Structural] Limbs (Simple) BP SPENT = 1

--Lesser Wings BP SPENT = 1 Disease Resistance [Source: Vile Concoction] [Modifier] Force Distributing Flesh BP SPENT = 1 Metamorphosis [Mutations: Swift Change, Extra Form, Rebirth; Apex Reached] BP SPENT = 5

Known Magical Components: Engines: Force, Energy, Beam Drives: Focus

Notable Gear: 3 Refresh Pills

Other:

Curse: Ungenesis

Zuss

True Name: Zuss Soul: Monster

Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size] Genbloom: hobgoblin [ +1 Str, +3 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Nimble Fingers; Small Size]

Base Size: Small [Largest Size: Hobgoblin]

Monster Level: 14

Attributes (0/6) (base growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +1; Growth +1) Dexterity: 16 (Base 9; Class/Genesis +3; Growth +4) Constitution: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +2;) Intelligence: 8 (Base 7; Class/Genesis, +1) Will: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +1; Growth +1) Charm: 9 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +0; Devotion, +1)

Feats: System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Mighty Alacrity - Raise Dexterity base to 15. Reward: Improved Balance Biotrait. Shadow Born - Remain in complete darkness for a full week. Reward: Shadow Core.

Skills(0/2) (Mortal Level, +0; Devotion, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] Deep Shadows: 1 (Natural Skill: Stealth) SP SPENT = 1 Path Finding [Type: Climbing]: 1 (Natural Skill: Climb) SP SPENT = 1 Spellcraft: 1 [Source: Fledgling Mage]

Notable Natural Skills: Stealth: Apprentice Climb: Apprentice Rope-weapon: Apprentice Daggers: Apprentice

Biotraits (0/14) (Monster Level, +13; Devotion, +1):

Inherited biotraits: Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin] Enhanced Night Vision [Mutations: Dark Vision, Magnified Vision, Heat Vision; Apex reached; Source: Gremlin] BP SPENT = 4 Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin] Nimble Hands (below)

Standard Biotraits: [Synergy]Improved Body Control [Mutations: Autonomous Reflex] BP SPENT = 1 --Improved Balance [Source: Mighty Alacrity] --Improved Nerve Conduction BP SPENT = 1 --Improved flexibility BP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Nimble Hands and Feet [Mutations: Mighty Grip] BP SPENT = 1 --Nimble hands [Source: Hobgoblin] --Prehensile Feet BP SPENT = 1 Cold Resistant Skin BP SPENT = 1 Enhanced Visual Acuity BP SPENT = 1 Shadow Core [Source: Shadow Born] Shadow Smith BP SPENT = 1

Core Biotraits: Shadow Core [Source: Shadow Born] Shadow Smith [Mutations: Partial Shade] BP SPENT = 2 Shadow Step [Mutations: Shadow Surf] BP SPENT = 1

Notable Gear: Blade of a Thousand Screams Knife of the Traveler Mana Crystal Set Tiara

Hunter

True Name: Hunter Soul: Mortal/Monster

Genseed: Ogre [ 8 Str, 2 Dex, 6 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Ogre's curse; Standard Size] —Full Growth Bonus: Size Increase, Ogres Curse Genbranch: Oni [+2 Str, Con, Wil, Int; Spellbrand; Gorger; Large size]

Base Size: Small [Largest Size: Hobgoblin]

Hearth Tender Level: 8 [+1 Str, +1 Con, +4 Wil; Invoke Torch, Hearth Fire] Monster Level: 6 [Source: Ichor of the Beast]

Attributes (0/6) (Growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 16 (Base 13; Class/Genesis +3) Dexterity: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0) Constitution: 15 (Base 11; Genesis +3; Devotion, +1) Intelligence: 11 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +2, Growth +2) Will: 17 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +6; Growth +3) Charm: 8 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +0)

Feats: System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance. Slayer - Slay an unnatural creature with a sacred attack. Reward: Bounty Hunter Unshakable Will - Raise Will base to 15. Reward: Fearless skill Gluttonous Feast - Devour ten appropriate large meals in one day. Reward: Hunger Core Mighty Constitution - Raise Constitution base to 15. Reward: Disease Resistance biotrait Mighty Strength [Pending] - Raise Strength base to 15. Reward: Size increase Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura Fledgling Mage - Successfully cast a spell. Reward: Spellcraft skill.

Skills (0/9) (Class Level, +7, Devotion, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] Invoke Torch: 2 [Source: Hearth Tender; Perks: Mighty Torch] SP SPENT = 1 Hearth Fire: 2 [Source: Hearth Tender; Perks: Healing Warmth] SP SPENT = 1 Sacred Flame: 2 [Perks: Debilitating Warmth] SP SPENT = 2 Encompassing Warmth: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Brilliant Bash: 2 [Perks: Hearth Flame] SP SPENT = 2 Bounty Hunter: 1 [Source: Slayer] Seek: 1 (Ability Skill: Will 10) SP SPENT = 1 Fearless: 1 [Source: Unshakeable Will] Peaceful Presence: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]

Notable Natural Skills: Healing: Apprentice Cooking: Apprentice

Biotraits (3/6) (Monster Level +5; Devotion, +1):

Inherited Biotraits: Gorger [Source: Oni; Mutations: Soul Food ] BP SPENT = 1 Spellbrand (Dance of Wind and Flame) [Source: Oni]

Standard Biotraits: Disease Resistance [Source: Vile Concoction; Mutations: Rot Resistance, Plague Resistance] BP SPENT = 1

Core Biotraits: Core: Hunger [Source: Gluttonous Feast] Devour Essence [Mutations: Selective Hunger (Boon), Deep Draw, Quick Digestion; Apex Reached] BP SPENT = 4

Other: Curse: Ogre Curse Boot of Rashail, level 2

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