Chapter 13

Chapter 13

*Subject to change 

Finally, my menu was a little more streamlined than it was before. He organized the most important stuff into a tab called everyday use. Here I could pick things out as I needed to use and the vital domain tabs that I worked with. I dismissed the screen and started to send the stuff in the storage room to my office. Once I figure out mob placement, I will begin issuing out gear to them. Once I get the designing function down, I will make custom pieces for Kharon and the bosses. Once I sent the final crate down, I decided to head upstairs to see what I could figure out about that room.

I stepped inside and looked around. The runes still didn't make any sense. I decided to repeat what I did when I first arrived. I extended my hand and sent out a small tendril of power. The runes greedily ate it up and began to radiate light, and slowly began to rotate. The sound of stone grinding against each other filled the room. Then just like before, the runes pulsed blood red and stopped moving. I stared at it for a moment longer. I wanted to know what this room was. Not knowing was gnawing away at me. I stamped my foot and turned around. I'll rifle through the books I collected and see if I could find something that would help.

I entered my office and quickly rifled through the pile of books. There had to be something here for me to use. I grabbed one from the pile and flipped it open. Lo and behold, it was still covered in glyphs that I didn't understand. What use was it, being a domain god if I couldn't read these books? I grabbed the closest one and threw it across the room in a fit of annoyance. I took a deep breath and tried to relax. Just take a breath, Calixa. You are probably overreacting, and there is a logical way to fix this.

I opened another book and stared at the glyphs for a moment; what if I treat this like I do the mobs? Maybe I should try and impose my will on it. That may yield better results than just staring at it like an idiot. I stared at the book and imagined myself being able to read it. I felt my eyebrows furrow, and I stared at it for a few more seconds before the words started to twist around and turn into English.

You have unlocked the automatic translate function for fifty essence.

Shit, well, I didn't want that to happen. It's nice that I can read it now, but I didn't want to spend any essence in the process. Well, it can't be helped now, I suppose. I flipped through the pages and quickly skimmed over them. This book seemed to deal mostly with magical theory and the discussion of where it originates. This could be useful, especially when I start trying to learn how to use magic, but that is later down the line mostly after I get my domain settled. I didn't want to take chances and be defenseless.

I set the book down onto a corner of my desk. This will be the pile I place the important items on. I grabbed the next book and quickly looked it over. This one was another book that discusses the uses of magic in practical use. This book will also join the important pile. I grabbed another and read through it. I felt heat spread across my cheek as my eyes quickly drank in the words. I closed the book and set it down on the table, and slid it over. While I may not be the most innocent person around, I wasn't expecting to read an erotic novel. Though I can't say, I was opposed to the idea. I slid it over to the pile of essential books for later research.

I cleared my throat and sorted through the rest. There were a few books about the history of the Avarogian Kingdom, which I guess was who this outpost belonged to at one point. I sorted the books and sat back in my chair. Nothing I had indicated what that room was. I pinched my nose and thought over what I could do with it in the meantime. I will hide it away until I know for sure what it is. I would hate to lose it and find out it's something precious.

I would either move it or hide it somewhere, but I have some time before my domain goes public. This reminds me that I need to work on my next bosses and start working on the domain's lore. A yawn forced its way from my mouth and I stood up. Well, it was time to go take a swim and then start working on the next project. I teleported topside and walked over to the lake.

The water was crystal clear, and I could see small schools of fish as they made their way around its length. I sat on the grassy shore and enjoyed myself for a few moments. The feel of grass tickling the palm of my hand and the feel of the cold water lapping against my feet brought me a sense of peace. It was nice just to sit here and relax. I closed my eyes and relished the feeling of the water for a bit before I stood up and started to strip down to take a dip. I should probably wash them while I am in here; it has been a few days. The only thing was that I didn't want to walk around completely naked. Even if there were only undead here, I still had some standards. I slid into the lake and floated there for a while, staring into the sky. Groupings of clouds slowly made their way across it and would occasionally drown out the sun. I knew that it was fake. But it still didn't change that it was beautiful with just a touch of ominous appeal to it. Now, I will just float here until I felt like getting out.

Being a Domain, God had its perks. For example, I could create some towels for myself and dry my clothes. It was convenient. I slid my clothes back on and adjusted my hair. I glanced over and saw that Alessia was just floating there quietly. I would have to do something about her soon. Otherwise, she would only continue to remain like this. A shell with only the barest hints of intelligence. With a sigh, I adjusted my shirt and bra underneath. It was time to get to work on the next bosses.

I teleported into my office with Alessia in tow. Now the question would be what kind of bosses would I want to have. I sat in my chair and strummed my fingers across my desk. Maybe I should include Kharon in this. I have been leaving him out lately, and I am sure he would be tired of dealing with the zombies. I know I would be. I glanced at my screen and selected the message function, and sent it to him. A few seconds later, in a dazzling display of grey light, he appeared. "Yes, mistress?"

"Kharon, hello. I figured you would want a break from dealing with the other undead. I am going to be working on the next two bosses and thought that your input would be critical." I told him as I created a chair for him to sit in. He nodded his boney head.

"That would be correct. Keeping them in line is quite frustrating at times. But what do you have in mind?" He asked as he sat down. The wooden chair creaked in protest under his weight, which was odd considering he was just bone.

"Well, I was thinking of creating a zombie and a skeleton boss. However, I wanted to make sure that they were at least of the T-2 level. I don't want to trust my security to a weaker mob." I explained as I grabbed my notebook to jot down some ideas as I get them.

"Yes, that would be smart. Are you aware of the fundamental difference that each mob has?" He sat forward and placed his hand on his boney chin, and gazed at me.

I shifted in my seat and shook my head. "I haven't looked into it."

His eyes shone for a moment, and he nodded his head. "Alright, spawn in one of each real quick."

I turned in my chair, used the clear space in my office, and summoned one each of them, and told them to stay there. "Alright, what now?"

"Alright, so each mob has a fundamental strength and weakness. Click on the templates and see what each does." He told me as he stood up and walked over to the mobs. I glanced down at my screen, filtered out all of the various mobs, and focused on the major ones. I selected the zombie template frist.

Zombie Template

Ratings:

Strength: 6/10 Vitality: 6/10

Magical Affinity: 1/10 Speed: 2/10

Dexterity: 2/10 Fortitude: 6/10

Intelligence: 3/10 Perception: 5/10

Average Challenge Rating: 3

Key Traits

Unbreakable: This unit has no sense of self-preservation and will relentlessly attack its target.

Unyielding: Once this unit finds its target, it will hunt it continuously until it is slain.

Tireless: This unit will not tire

Painless: This unit does not feel pain

Mob Mentality: This unit is usually found in large groups and will move as one.

Roamer: This unit is usually found roaming the area.

Fire-Prone: Fire deals 2x the amount of damage against this unit

Needs a head: Decapitation will instantly kill this unit

Description

Zombies are one of the most common forms of undead. Usually, they are summoned and reanimated by magic, or through biological means. These units are slow and cumbersome. They can take a hit and deal out damage in turn. They are well known for swarming their foes and drowning them in a sea of bodies.

Skeleton Template

Ratings

Strength: 3/10 Vitality: 3/10

Magical Affinity: 5/10 Speed: 4/10

Dexterity: 6/10 Fortitude: 3/10

Intelligence: 5/10 Perception: 5/10

Average Challenge Rating: 3

Key Traits

Bloodless: This unit does not possess any flesh and is immune to bleeding debuffs.

Tireless: This unit will not tire.

Painless: This unit will not feel pain.

Fleshless: This unit is immune to puncture and slash damage.

Bone-rattle: This unit will receive increased damage from blunt force damage.

Unbreakable: This unit has no sense of self-preservation and will relentlessly attack its target.

Unyielding: Once this unit finds its target, it will hunt it continuously until it is slain.

Description

Skeletons are reanimated and held together by unknown magic. They are smarter than most other forms of basic undead. They can handle most weapons with ease can be quite nimble and tenacious. They do roam in small packs.

Ghost

Ratings

Strength: 1/10 Vitality: 3/10

Magical Affinity: 7/10 Speed: 6/10

Dexterity: 5/10 Fortitude: 4/10

Intelligence: 4/10 Perception: 5/10

Average Combat Rating: 3

Key traits

Immaterial: This unit receives less physical damage but will take heavier magical damage in turn. They can also bypass non magical armor with their attacks.

Non-corporeal: This unit can move through terrain.

Soul-Syphon: This unit will continuously absorb life and heal for a percentage of all the damage dealt.

Tireless: This unit will not tire.

Unbreakable: This unit has no sense of self-preservation and will relentlessly attack its target.

Unyielding: Once this unit finds its target, it will hunt it continuously until it is slain.

Uncontrolled Tangibility: This unit can not control what it can or can not physically touch.

Bane of the Arcane: This unit takes heavily increased damage from all sources of magical damage.

Description

Ghosts are the soul given life. They can pass through objects and occasionally can move physical items, with great difficulty. To sustain themselves, they absorb life from the living. They can bypass nonmagical armor and deal damage directly upon their target.

Tier 2 Templates

Spirit

Ratings

Strength: 3/10 Vitality: 4/10

Magical Affinity: 7/10 Speed: 6/10

Dexterity: 6/10 Fortitude: 5/10

Intelligence: 5/10 Perception: 5/10

Average Combat Rating: 5

Description

Spirits are a ghost that has managed to condense their form. They are slightly more intelligent than a simple ghost and can hold physical items at will. Spirits are known to be more nimble than a ghost and are much more dangerous.

Key traits:

Partially Immaterial: This unit will take reduced physical damage and slightly less magical damage than its lower-class varients. They can also by pass nonmagical armor with their attacks.

Soul-Syphon: This unit will continuously absorb life and heal for a percentage of all the damage dealt.

Tireless: This unit will not tire.

Unbreakable: This unit has no sense of self-preservation and will relentlessly attack its target.

Unyielding: Once this unit finds its target, it will hunt it continuously until it is slain.

Selective Non-corporeal: This unit can move through terrain at will.

Bane of the Arcane: This unit takes increased damage from all sources of magical damage.

I quickly read through the list, and it dawned on me. Each type of undead that I had acted as a counterbalance to each other. Each one was weak to something, and each one shored up the other's weakness. This was good to know, especially for mob placements.