Just wondering: we're told that hundreds of people try the Test every year. But what fraction of that are those who fail or give up at the first hurdle, crossing the pit without using the bridges? How many people actually get into the Cathedral, and of those, how many come out mortal but alive and how many die or are never heard of again?
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Just wondering: we're told that hundreds of people try the Test every year. But what fraction of that are those who fail or give up at the first hurdle, crossing the pit without using the bridges? How many people actually get into the Cathedral, and of those, how many come out mortal but alive and how many die or are never heard of again?
You either come out a deity, or you never come out.
Just wondering: we're told that hundreds of people try the Test every year. But what fraction of that are those who fail or give up at the first hurdle, crossing the pit without using the bridges? How many people actually get into the Cathedral, and of those, how many come out mortal but alive and how many die or are never heard of again?You either come out a deity, or you never come out.
Ahem.
Although hundreds enter the massive structure every year, and only four are known to have ever won the ultimate prize of divinity, a few brave explorers have escaped the cathedral with their lives—and sometimes vast treasures. Their descriptions make it clear that within the rock and walls of the cathedral, magic doesn’t always work properly, extra-dimensional movement is impossible, and the Cathedral itself regularly changes its configuration, challenges, and guardians.
And just what do you need those numbers for? The priesthood makes a pretty good living off the loose change in the pockets....
And just what do you need those numbers for? The priesthood makes a pretty good living off the loose change in the pockets....
For religious tax reform? ^.^ No, it was just a burst of curiosity... I could see there technically being thousands of folks who walk up there hoping to give it a try, only to say to themselves "That's a totally deep hole" and go get drunk. (Of course, that worked out well for Cayden Cailean. :) )
I could even see there being a tavern for walkaways. Sponsored by Cayden Cailean of course. :)
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Just wondering: we're told that hundreds of people try the Test every year. But what fraction of that are those who fail or give up at the first hurdle, crossing the pit without using the bridges? How many people actually get into the Cathedral, and of those, how many come out mortal but alive and how many die or are never heard of again?You either come out a deity, or you never come out.
Ahem.
Although hundreds enter the massive structure every year, and only four are known to have ever won the ultimate prize of divinity, a few brave explorers have escaped the cathedral with their lives—and sometimes vast treasures. Their descriptions make it clear that within the rock and walls of the cathedral, magic doesn’t always work properly, extra-dimensional movement is impossible, and the Cathedral itself regularly changes its configuration, challenges, and guardians.
I stand corrected. But if you already knew this, why did you ask??
I stand corrected. But if you already knew this, why did you ask??
...Because the information for which I asked is obviously not in that paragraph?
Although hundreds enter the massive structure every year, and only four are known to have ever won the ultimate prize of divinity
They always forget to mention me.
you misspelled it, there is no d. :)
He got upgrae? Is that anything like updock?
Didn't you get upgraded to a Modron?Although hundreds enter the massive structure every year, and only four are known to have ever won the ultimate prize of divinityThey always forget to mention me.
I'm probably like a Nordom. You won't find anything less Modron than me.
you misspelled it, there is no d. :)
Typical Taldan behaviour. They resent their betters (which is everything, including the disgusting stuff between a kobold's toes) so they try to make mock of everything.
And they fail every time.
you misspelled it, there is no d. :)He got upgrae? Is that anything like updock?
What's updock?
What a great idea for a character, some failed preacher with delusions of godhood trying to bring his life back together after failing the test.
Or a cult, resentful and scarred from their failures... including even a handful of those mortals that emerged magically-warped physically and/or mentally. Or creatures mutated just by long-term exposure to Starstone "radiation."
There could be a lot of really twisted things lurking beneath Absalom in the sewers.
What a great idea for a character, some failed preacher with delusions of godhood trying to bring his life back together after failing the test.Or a cult, resentful and scarred from their failures... including even a handful of those mortals that emerged magically-warped physically and/or mentally. Or creatures mutated just by long-term exposure to Starstone "radiation."
There could be a lot of really twisted things lurking beneath Absalom in the sewers.
Now that´s a cool idea. Absalom does not have such mundane things like sewer alligators, but rather a cult of mongrel ... things ... worshipping an entirely fabricated god of mutations, with their high priest being the most freakish mutant around. The run-of-the-mill cultists are mongrelmen. As long as nobody steps on their toes, everything is fine. But guess what happens...
(That reminds me of the old WoD book about mutants - can´t recall the name, but had something to do with pentex).Stefan
you misspelled it, there is no d. :)
~laughter~
you misspelled it, there is no d. :)~laughter~
When did you move to Oppara?