Cruel Angel Project Results
06 Apr 2019 16:02 - 06 Apr 2019 16:04 #1
by Captain Jackdaw (Captain Jackdaw)
Jackdaw
Captain of the Winged Victory
Baronial Ambassador to Coast Haven
Champion of Homunculus City
OOG: Justin M. Whitmore,
Marshal
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Cruel Angel Project First Field Test Results
Introduction:
This is a write up for the first field test of a three weaponized celestials, the Cruel Angel Project as named by Pontiff Michael Halligan. I directly observed them throughout their engagement with the town of Travance within the kingdom of Kormyre. Within these notes I shall outline the performance of the three weapons, and analyze their abilities, strengths, weaknesses, to begin determining what will need to be altered as this project moves forward.
Procedures:
Three former Templars: Malorie Jencks, Xavius, and Bram were prepped for the ritual. Each one already having undergone the process of conversion and control at the Pontiff’s request. We altered their body to implant a substance known as blank flesh. The blank flesh acts as a conduit to siphon excess energy. They each consumed a series of elixir’s comprised of extracted husk essence, mixed with the ingredients of a potion of victory, and additional components. This permanently strengthened the body. Once they were strong enough I implanted the runes and symbols for the ritual of compelled summoning, and the ritual of the bound celestial into bones on their shoulders and ribs respectively.
Within the proper of Travance the ritual was performed, transforming the bodies of the three former Templars into weaponized celestials. They were then allowed to roam the proper at the Pontiff’s order, attacking any they came across.
Results:
These numbers were based on observation, and compiled from multiple sources. As always mortal error is expected, and thus the numbers could be inaccurate.
Gaian Weaponized Celestial:
Inflicted damage:
Inconclusive. A number of heroes were felled, but due to the weapons ability to launch a target a great distance from a single punch an exact number of who was dropped, vs who was merely launched away could not be determined.
Strengths: No matter what manner of attack was inflicted upon the creature, it continued on.
Weakness: The above thick skin ensured that the weapon would continue to function, but with each attack regardless of type, it took damage. Meaning it could easily be whittled down by attacks that the other weapons would shrug off.
Destroyed by: The human soul was laid to rest before the resolution of the experiment. The body continued to fight until destroyed by concentrated efforts.
The Celestial was banished after the mortal body was defeated
The physical body was respectfully laid to rest by the town.
Andorran Weaponized Celestial:
Inflicted damage:
3 confirmed kills
8 (possible) heroes incapacitated
Strengths: More able to engage enemies, and thus more adaptable. The Templar appeared to have more control over the celestial.
Weakness: as noted by Zelretch, the weapon suffered when overwhelmed by a great number of attackers. In his observations it had trouble handling metaphysical attacks.
Destroyed by: Multiple attacks, incapacitated by a metaphysical attack.
The Celestial was banished after the mortal body was defeated
A soul binder attempted to consume the corpse.
Galadellian Weaponized Celestial:
Inflicted damage:
12 judged were victorious
11 judged were defeated
Strengths: Impervious to harm inflicted on the mortal body. Engaging the judgement, as noted by one elf who declined to offer a name, it felt as though you were gazing into your own soul, and not being found worthy.
Weakness: Those who bested the judgement of Galladel inflicted wounds upon the host body.
Destroyed by: A confrontation with one of the previous combatants who had been defeated. (specifically the above quoted elf)
The Celestial was banished after the mortal body was defeated
Discussion:
All three templars retained some level of their personality. While weaponized they still communicated. The Templar hosting the Andorran Weapon I witnessed engage almost all targets in debate before attacking them, unless there were multiple targets. The Templar hosting the Gaian weapon had a great deal of engagement that I was not privy to, and could not get an accounting of. The Templar hosting the Galladelian weapon did not communicate as much, but the being within it did.
My ritual of Celestial Freedom seemed to summon an archdevil. Unfortunately interference from several towns members kept me from fully experiencing the final moments of the experiment, and I did not get to interact with this creature. Perhaps this is the most frustrating aspect of the experiment. So many questions could have been answers. But progress is progress.
Conclusion:
The original intention of this field test was to find the stress points for our weaponized celestials, so that I could improve the process and perform it with stronger celestials. While I have begun to theorize on methods by which that can be done, I am also inspired by the possibility of going in the other direction: Dampening the powers of the celestial and streamlining the ritual, or even linking the rituals, so multiple individuals can gain those powers. The result would be weaker iterations of the weapons, but ones that could be made faster and in greater numbers, resulting in a powerful foot soldiers instead of a single weapon of mass destruction. And when building an army, a thousand potent soldiers is preferable to one unbeatable weapon. I will write up a proposal for this and submit it to the Pontiff.
The Galladellian Weapon was the most curious of the three, it’s judgement abilities do not make for a viable soldier, so it cannot be modified as above. Perhaps I can use it in another fashion. Further research will be required.
For their participation in the experiment, the town of Travance and its subjects will be compensated. They did not seem interested in monetary compensation, and saw far more value in information that will assist in their many battles against their enemies. Thus I have made arrangements to provide that as payment for their assistance.
Cruel Angel Project First Field Test Results
Introduction:
This is a write up for the first field test of a three weaponized celestials, the Cruel Angel Project as named by Pontiff Michael Halligan. I directly observed them throughout their engagement with the town of Travance within the kingdom of Kormyre. Within these notes I shall outline the performance of the three weapons, and analyze their abilities, strengths, weaknesses, to begin determining what will need to be altered as this project moves forward.
Procedures:
Three former Templars: Malorie Jencks, Xavius, and Bram were prepped for the ritual. Each one already having undergone the process of conversion and control at the Pontiff’s request. We altered their body to implant a substance known as blank flesh. The blank flesh acts as a conduit to siphon excess energy. They each consumed a series of elixir’s comprised of extracted husk essence, mixed with the ingredients of a potion of victory, and additional components. This permanently strengthened the body. Once they were strong enough I implanted the runes and symbols for the ritual of compelled summoning, and the ritual of the bound celestial into bones on their shoulders and ribs respectively.
Within the proper of Travance the ritual was performed, transforming the bodies of the three former Templars into weaponized celestials. They were then allowed to roam the proper at the Pontiff’s order, attacking any they came across.
Results:
These numbers were based on observation, and compiled from multiple sources. As always mortal error is expected, and thus the numbers could be inaccurate.
Gaian Weaponized Celestial:
Inflicted damage:
Inconclusive. A number of heroes were felled, but due to the weapons ability to launch a target a great distance from a single punch an exact number of who was dropped, vs who was merely launched away could not be determined.
Strengths: No matter what manner of attack was inflicted upon the creature, it continued on.
Weakness: The above thick skin ensured that the weapon would continue to function, but with each attack regardless of type, it took damage. Meaning it could easily be whittled down by attacks that the other weapons would shrug off.
Destroyed by: The human soul was laid to rest before the resolution of the experiment. The body continued to fight until destroyed by concentrated efforts.
The Celestial was banished after the mortal body was defeated
The physical body was respectfully laid to rest by the town.
Andorran Weaponized Celestial:
Inflicted damage:
3 confirmed kills
8 (possible) heroes incapacitated
Strengths: More able to engage enemies, and thus more adaptable. The Templar appeared to have more control over the celestial.
Weakness: as noted by Zelretch, the weapon suffered when overwhelmed by a great number of attackers. In his observations it had trouble handling metaphysical attacks.
Destroyed by: Multiple attacks, incapacitated by a metaphysical attack.
The Celestial was banished after the mortal body was defeated
A soul binder attempted to consume the corpse.
Galadellian Weaponized Celestial:
Inflicted damage:
12 judged were victorious
11 judged were defeated
Strengths: Impervious to harm inflicted on the mortal body. Engaging the judgement, as noted by one elf who declined to offer a name, it felt as though you were gazing into your own soul, and not being found worthy.
Weakness: Those who bested the judgement of Galladel inflicted wounds upon the host body.
Destroyed by: A confrontation with one of the previous combatants who had been defeated. (specifically the above quoted elf)
The Celestial was banished after the mortal body was defeated
Discussion:
All three templars retained some level of their personality. While weaponized they still communicated. The Templar hosting the Andorran Weapon I witnessed engage almost all targets in debate before attacking them, unless there were multiple targets. The Templar hosting the Gaian weapon had a great deal of engagement that I was not privy to, and could not get an accounting of. The Templar hosting the Galladelian weapon did not communicate as much, but the being within it did.
My ritual of Celestial Freedom seemed to summon an archdevil. Unfortunately interference from several towns members kept me from fully experiencing the final moments of the experiment, and I did not get to interact with this creature. Perhaps this is the most frustrating aspect of the experiment. So many questions could have been answers. But progress is progress.
Conclusion:
The original intention of this field test was to find the stress points for our weaponized celestials, so that I could improve the process and perform it with stronger celestials. While I have begun to theorize on methods by which that can be done, I am also inspired by the possibility of going in the other direction: Dampening the powers of the celestial and streamlining the ritual, or even linking the rituals, so multiple individuals can gain those powers. The result would be weaker iterations of the weapons, but ones that could be made faster and in greater numbers, resulting in a powerful foot soldiers instead of a single weapon of mass destruction. And when building an army, a thousand potent soldiers is preferable to one unbeatable weapon. I will write up a proposal for this and submit it to the Pontiff.
The Galladellian Weapon was the most curious of the three, it’s judgement abilities do not make for a viable soldier, so it cannot be modified as above. Perhaps I can use it in another fashion. Further research will be required.
For their participation in the experiment, the town of Travance and its subjects will be compensated. They did not seem interested in monetary compensation, and saw far more value in information that will assist in their many battles against their enemies. Thus I have made arrangements to provide that as payment for their assistance.
Jackdaw
Captain of the Winged Victory
Baronial Ambassador to Coast Haven
Champion of Homunculus City
OOG: Justin M. Whitmore,
Marshal
07 Apr 2019 01:35 - 07 Apr 2019 01:35 #5
by Annora (Karen)
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