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Geo Grimke

*A dangerous man, never missing the chance to take a calculated risk. Considered by some to be one of the wealthiest B-Rank Ascenders, Geo stands as a paragon of power at his rank.* -Opinion of the **Testing Committee**

# **Geo Grimke**

Son of **Grigor Grimke**, the family head, Geo has lived a life of steady progression, with the help of creative problem solving and an abundance of contracts to boot, Geo stands to be considered one the greatest threats posed to **3 1/2 Men**. He possesses two contracts that he himself had created. Bandit's Hand & the Domain of Sacrifice. He stands as **Garruk's** one and only rival.

### **Garruk & Geo's Checkered History**

Garruk first encountered Geo in a convoy going down the tower through the twisty passage-ways of the in-between floors; at which time Garruk fell deep down the rabbit hole and ended up in **Voivodja**. They had fittingly met over a bowl of Haggis, of which Geo had poisoned Garruk using dwarf bane, a poison designed to cut off the target from accessing the weave, and the dwarves innate resistance towards poison. Again they met at the Workshop Battle on **Floor #32** in which they fought in the tournament, Geo nearly defeated Garruk and instead forced conditions on him in exchange for him yielding the battle to his cousin Garruk.

## **Contracts**

### **Bandit's Hand**

* Sacrifice: ???
* Conditions: Geo must touch the target. Geo must ask them if they trust him and get an affirmative response.
* Terms: When the conditions are met, Geo may steal another person's contract, including any sacrifices they have taken on.
* Extensions: ???

### **Domain of Sacrifice**

* Sacrifice: ???
* Conditions: ???
* Terms: Allows Geo to disperse the sacrifices he takes on to all within his domain.
* Extensions: ???

## **Stolen Contracts**

### **Sun & Moon**

* Sacrifice: ???
* Conditions: The sun & moon must touch.
* Terms: Creates an explosions when all conditions are met.
* Extensions: ???

### **Thoughtvines**

* Sacrifice: ???
* Conditions: ???
* Terms: Summons vines that move at a slow rate, the vines can spread out very slowly and are nearly non-destroyable.
* Extensions: ???

### **Audrey's Revengeance**

* Sacrifice: ???
* Conditions: ???
* Terms: Improves the power of counterspell, allowing Geo to impose debuffs on the target on a failed save.
* Extensions: ???

### **Aura of Ineptitude**

* Sacrifice: ???
* Conditions: ???
* Terms: Within a certain radius of Geo, targets take a 1d6 penalty to all rolls.
* Extensions: ???
House of Mysteries

*"You have been to that place, haven't you? You have seen what is to come, which is why you act now. You have little time. Oh you poor thing. You know the only way forward. Uniting the selves will save us both. You have no choice. You know it within your terrified little heart." - ???*

The House of Mysteries is the institution responsible for several different functions. They churn out Seers as helpers for Ascenders, however their abilities are mainly used in telling prophecies of what is to come within the tower; rather that is what they are paid to do. As a place of study, the house of mysteries is restricted to only women, and only to those within the order. Few know about the manipulations of the prophecies they create and the shaping of policy within closed doors; their organization is justly committed to secrecy. Some even believe that the House existed prior to the creation of the tower.

### **The Order of Seers**

The Seers have a particular hierarchy about who is able to teach within the House of Mysteries and who is looking at said prophecies and writing them down. The Order of Seers act as helpers for Ascenders & Acers, while The Order of Prophets act as prophets for Acers, each looking into the future in some capacity.
Floor of Twilight

*"There's this one guy I fought here, had a white & black mask and wouldn't make his god damn mind about anything. He was a lot of fun, I had left him alive due to his contract being one that involves self-improvement as a condition for it's proper usage. As for the floor itself, there's not a lot of fun things to do here, sure the whole "day & night" thing... It being twilight all the time is a thing. Which makes things interesting if your contract involves day/night cycles I suppose. Oh there was this one comedian I saw on this floor who told this one joke; went something along the lines of: "there were these two dogs..."* -**Varren Kai’s Guide to Sucking Less Cock & Fighting More**
Adelard Grimm

Adelard was born on 4E 1131 D133; on a warm May evening. His mother, Queen Adeia was kind to him. His father, was a man by the name of **Prince Argus Grimm**. He was previously a member of the Droch Family (minor family), but adopted the Grimm name. This marriage further aligned the Grimke and the Grimm family; furthering steeling an ancient alliance of theirs. Adelard himself has always wanted to help those in need. Adelard in his youth was secretly advised by Elijah Dusk, who was once advisor to his mother.

During his life, Adelard had officially left his station within the family to become a ranking officer in the Azure Concord; a inter-tower peacekeeping organization whose goal is to maintain the uneasy balance between the Triarchy, the Rifters & the worshipers of the Flayed Gods. Within the organization, he orchestrated several attempts at official peace between all of these factions. He remains unsuccessful to this day to secure a cease-fire treaty. However his attempts at achieving balance are unrelenting.
Davos of House Canton

*I am willing to bet that Davos led you here. He’s a crafty old fox and has a couple of years on me & Olivia, your mother. In my dying breath I will say that his words are true and so are his intentions. He will never betray our family and he will never betray you. He has helped me & Olivia through so many terrible situations, through so many conflicts within the city. I would extol all of his hundreds of achievements as steward to me in **Ebonport** but it would take too much time. -**Cade Canton Sr.***

A Helper to **3 1/2 Men**, Davos always has Cade's best interests at heart. He truly desires to see him to ascend and eventually take his father's position. Taking the oath of "helper" limits his abilities and the usage of his powers, however the trade-off comes at the ability to help in situations that normally an Acer wouldn't be able to following the norms & standards of the **Testing Committee**. To take the seat of "Lower" within the **Rifters** and to eventually try to change them for the better, that is the death-wish that Cade Canton Sr. took to his grave.
Black Rose

*...They were one of the ones who helped me get a hold of this heart, I hold a small bit of respect for their pitiful band…*

The alleged "leader" of the **Rifters**, most members look at this being with respect & fealty. In addition, it appears that the party previously helped it get a heart transplant early in the campaign. The artificial heart transfusing it's body with **Aether** instead of blood.
Lily

*"Although the three of us are outnumbered, we will do our best to ensure our vassals will remain dutiful and honorable. **Hyacinth**, ****Lily**** & I will work to ensure that peace returns to the tower once the Red King has been uprooted." -* **Carnation**

One of the Floral Lords of the **Rifters**. As a Lord of the Rifters, she commands a vast amount of influence over her domain, and holds a vote within the Floral Lords. Of all of the floral lords, she is believed to be the maternal figure within the organization, attempting to bring peace when there is little chance for so. She runs many orphanages throughout the entirety of the Rifter's domain.
The Chain

Sacrifice: Left ring finger is sacrificed.

**Type:** Domain

**Terms:** When all 3 requisites are met - you may attempt to trap a creature within your domain. When within this domain, they are attacked by 5+(lvl\*2) chains, that are GURANTEED hits. Each chain does 4 piercing damage whose damage is considered magical, once per round they take damage from a chain, they roll a athletics check not to be grappled by the chains. When the domain is activated, the user loses 1/2 of their current hit points and gains 3 exhaustion.

Conditions:

* The user of the contract must successfully receive a positive response from the target. - (*Target must be able to speak) (Your persuasion vs. their charisma save if you cannot figure out a way to use roleplay)*
* The user of the contract must be able to identify the target's favorite hobby, interest, or love. - (*Can be deduced using performance check, or through smart roleplay) (Your persuasion / performance vs. their charisma save* if you cannot figure out a way to use roleplay)
* After the previous 2 conditions are met, the aforementioned cost occurs; if within the next minute the user of the contract hits a target with damage, at that point the target is sent into the domain.

**MUSICAL REFERENCE**
Adeon Grimm

Born several centuries after his sister, Adeon Grimm is the current heir to the throne of the Grimm family. Being the "second to power" he has been chosen by the Red King to serve on his council; specifically as the "Surgeon General" of the tower. He administers the official Assessment for Medical Ascenders and Healers, (A.M.A.H for short.) Earning your degree is simple, for one you must request to take the test through the Testing Committee. The written test itself measures the ability to understand the human body, it's relation to the weave and the ethics of the tester. The non-written part includes several live humanoids that need to be healed. A tester must heal using the weave, without it and using techniques from both.

The test itself showcases the type of person Adeon is. He is stoic, rigid and cautious. He takes his practice of medicine incredibly seriously and believes that his position is integral for the inner workings of the tower. He is incredibly quick to anger when the field of medicine comes into scrutiny, and often will kill those who spread disinformation or improper medical procedures. Namely necromancy for use in reviving the dead, or the use of alchemy in any medical practice.
Ishiba Yasuko

*"I WILL understand the meaning of power, purpose, and survival in this life I have"*

*~Ishiba Yasuko to Orvo*

*”My pain is constant and sharp, and I do not hope for a better world for anyone. In fact, I want my pain to be inflicted on others. I want no one to escape. This confession, has meant…Nothing.”*

~Ishiba Yasuko to Varren Kai

Ishiba Yasuko is a monk working with the adventuring party **31/2 Men**.

### **Biography**

#### Early Life

Ishiba was raised in a monastery ever since he was a child. His family clan that ran the Monastery had a mind set that one doesn't need to seek power because one's self is the power. It was forbidden to crave, covet, or acquire such things by any means. Because of the sheer size of the clan, Ishiba was kept in the dark about most things going on, so he kept to his Sensei's and Peers while life went on.

#### The Fall

In his late 20's, Ishiba experienced the unexpectable. The Monastery was attacked in the middle of the night, mayhem unfolded, no one knew what was happening and all Ishiba could think about was the the instinct to **survive.** His teacher of the group he was apart of, *Kuzaka Shonsei*, instructed everyone to escape as fast and carefully as possible. As chaos was happening left and right, Ishiba managed to get to the edge of the monastery until something hard and very blunt hit his head. Everything went black and quite. after waking up, He looked up at the group of buildings ablaze, it was morning and everything to him was fuzzy and confusing. He made his way away from the ruins and thus began his journey, alone.

#### To be Alone

Some time passed after the dark night that happened. Ishiba grew tired and hungry, and knew money had to be made if he were to survive. After showing his skills of martial arts and various fighting techniques, he joined a mercenary team that would be often used to help protect valuable assets, VIPs, or any emissary that would hire them. A few jobs passed through the years working with these men, and Ishiba grew very uncomfortable with this outside world and how it operated. Death, lies, lust, hate.... everything that was absent from his past. It was only until a certain party ambushed his employer (and the lack of empathy from said employer) that he realized where he really stood morally. A couple blows were dealt between the two parties, but eventually Ishiba's team was taken out, and soon after He finally took action against his own employer and defeated him.

#### **Family at last**

Surprised by the sudden shift of sides by Ishiba, the group asked why. After explaining himself, he gained there trust and was invited to travel with them on their journey... To climb as Ascenders and become Acers of the Tower. Finally feeling part of a family again, Ishiba embarked on

### **Powers & Contracts**

#### Contract

1. Ashura's Envy
2. Hurt
3. N.A.

#### Power

Information about the power, it's uses and how the character used it.
Breeze Horizon

*Speaker 1 - "She is just a child. You place too much faith in her; Vortex and his little band has bested her twice now without trouble. My own son saw to it to break her will to fight... twice now."*

*Speaker 2 - "It's fascinating that you are so quick to discount the underdog, when you yourself have quite a humbling beginning?"*

*Speaker 1 "Heh, you're right..."*

Breeze Horizon is the daughter of Thunder Horizon & Abigail Bluesong. She stands as a recurring antagonist to 3 1/2 men. Often interposing herself between their goals. Her motives for interfering as such haven't yet been really discovered, nor has anyone really asked. She is the leader of her group of Ascenders, they have climbed all the way up to floor 33, where they took a break to enter the Path of Pain. Upon passing the test of floor 33, she and her group became D Rank Ascenders. It appears that their group has some sort of connection to the Triarchy, likely orchestrated by Thunder Horizon.
House of the Rising Sun

An alleged orphanage lying somewhere in the tower that accepts bastard orphans of the **10 families** & grooms them to join the **Dei'Ocule**; those bearing the name Dusk often originate from this location. Sometimes, the children are transported to become nuns or priests of the **Four Pointed Star** like with **Elaine Darksun**; sometimes undergoing strange sacrifices and blood magic to become strong paladins. Stranger still are children born with abilities unlike those of the Red King, with eyes that see gaze beyond understanding and magic beyond the limitations of the weave.
Cora Burrows

One of the first people to climb the tower, Cora Burrows was a part of the legendary heroes that were the first to climb the tower. Originally, Cora had hailed from outside the tower from the same sphere that **Saradas** originally hailed from. She wasn't chosen for the **Godfall Protocol**, so she remained within her sphere protecting it. She originally ventured out and joined up with **Maxwell Darke** and co. The rest is history. She bitterly hates her "younger sister" **Saria Swift**.
Ctulithim Naagrost

*He stands as the greatest threat to the stability and purity of the tower! His vile research into things that man shouldn't question has created a multitude of problems that my poor son has been tasked with dealing with.* If you have any ounce of respect for my wisdom, you should have him executed for the things that he has researched and his strange religion! - **Jupiter Eon**

The brother of **Brere Naagrost** and member of the **Red King's Council**, Ctulithim advises the Red King on matters related to his fields of study, being that of eldritch matters. He and his brother have investigated the relationship of Ithushar and into reality itself and in the matter in which their world is constructed. On his person at all times is a small necklace bearing the symbol of 11 blindfolded figures surrounding a singular eye. His eldest brother, Brere doesn't follow his strange religion, but is interesting in the ramifications of it.
Subject 0794 - The Buddha

> *Close off the perimeter and begin sealing the doors; I've been consulting with our "wise and learned" contacts over at the **Naagrost Family** and still they are as confused as we are. Donald, send for those dipshits again, we're getting guys on the ground. Don't give me that look, we've lobbied for this funding for a reason. And if this batch should be corrupted, we can always send for another one. -**Jupiter Eon** talking to **Gunther Grimke***
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## Subject 0794 - The Buddha

It is man created in the form of a machine... Or perhaps a machine created in the form of a man? It stands as the paragon for enlightened thought within the tower; having amassed all of the central philosophies and wisdom from all the sources it could find. And yet it stands as a paragon of violence. After seeking out all religions, and amassing thousands of written records of old derelict religions; it only craved violence. And yet as an entity, it always talked about peace and kindness as central ideas. And yet it acted violently to all who opposed it's wildly constructed religions.

Within the tower itself, I would suspect that at least 1/2 of the religions had taken root due to the teachings of this entity that would simply appear in one's dreams and whisper godly prophecies in one's mind. It takes the image of "GOD" whatever that means to the victim and simply expands on those thoughts. No matter what sweet thoughts or what appeals to justice would appear, it would be simply distilled into violence. It drives men to the faithful extremes that we often associate with zealots, no matter what root words are said. What we are trying to say, is that this thing needs to be stopped for the good of the tower. I don't even know what type of entity it is, or whether or not it is an AXIS or an Outer God. It doesn't matter. Anything can be killed, and we have the suicidal idiots who are willing to even take down a god on our side.
Hey Ya!

Sacrifice: Left ring finger is sacrificed.

**Type:** Limiter

**Terms:** This spell creates an aura with a radius of 80ft; within this aura. All allied creatures within that aura may (at the end of the wielder's turn) teleport 10ft without incurring any reactions. The wielder of the contract may attempt to cast Vortex Warp on an enemy creature within the aura at the cost of (lvl of spell)\*5 hit points instead of a spell slot. *Can only do this per the max spell slots you have access to, minimum of one in the case you don't have spell slots. The spell uses your spell save if established, otherwise it's 8+Constitution Modifier.*

**Conditions:**

* Ability only works within the aura.
* Hitpoint cost for using this ability.

**Extension:** Lose 1/2 of your current hit points and gain 3 exhaustion. Extend the aura to 240ft radius, all allies within that radius gain a teleport speed of 60ft. that may be used on their turns. This effect lasts for 60 rounds.

**MUSICAL REFERENCE**
Albus Fizzlewinks

Member of the legendary heroes that were the first to climb the entire tower. He had joined up with **Maxwell Darke** when their **Starskippers** collided right outside the tower. He helped create the **Path of Pain** with the help of his fellow heroes. He was the founder of the **Workshop**, & helped create several interesting forms & variations of magic.
Session 19 Recap

After receiving a request from the elder of the Ashari Tribe to eliminate the Triarchy from their land, the party set off to do so. The party desired information of the past, and of the Guardian that they have yet to defeat. They first needed to talk to a woman by the name of "Terram" who is the quartermaster of the City of Avalon. After traveling to the city, meeting the king and Terram and getting their information, the party traveled towards the Triarchy Outpost. They were let in after Vortex mentioned the Bluesong name to the guard in front Timothy Dusk and giving him a tattoo. Inside, they met the hired diplomat, Gideon. He threatened the party saying that if they didn't release Geo's soul in a fortnight, assassins would be sent after them. Gideon let them go, after he realized that Garruk wasn't there and the puzzlebox wasn't on them.

Other things that happened:

1. Gearby repaired a Gyrocopter that is powered off of diesel.
2. Ishiba learned about the Flayed Gods **Ila Daugh, & Anim’ ak.** Each respective god was the patron deity of the **City of Avalonia** & the **City of Bethemir**.
3. Cade pocketed 10,000 credits.
4. Gearby obtained the journals, left in Outpost A and Outpost B, the second of the two journals has yet to be decrypted. The journal mentioned a 10th level spell used to manipulate memories, the specific spell is known as Oblitus. Attempts to read the second journal were obscured as several of the letters jumbled themselves just as fast as you could decode them.
Voivodja

## A Red & Pleasant Land

A mysterious place somewhere within the tower inspired by the likes of Alice in Wonderland and similar works of surrealist fiction. This location is entirely grabbed from the campaign book: A Red & Pleasant Land by Zak S. Please support the official release.

### **Endeavors into the Red & Pleasant Land**

It's location is entirely unknown within the tower, **Acers** & **Ascenders** alike are never able to willing find themselves at this location. Whatever magic or contractual power governs this place makes entry into it's depths impossible. Getting out is (not) as difficult but still an obstacle in itself. Only **Garruk** was able to escape after meeting the Cheshire Cat, whose ability was able to send Garruk home to the tower.
Stink Corp

*If it ain't stinky, it ain't worth buying! -Gerald Stinkyson, C.E.O of SCorp.*

Scorp, or rather Stink Corp is one of the largest conglomerates within the tower. It's CEO, Gerald Stinkyson is alleged to be an **Advanced Acer** in his prime, however he hasn't been active in over 6 centuries. Due to legislation, all of Scorp's companies have been limited to a 32% market share by the Triarchy to prevent the entire takeover of the economy. Gerald's empire spans across the following businesses:

* Business Law - **STrust**
* Construction - **SBuild**
* Fast Food - **Stinkyburger**, (or SBurger depending on local zoning laws)
* Law - **SFirm**
* Materials Processing - **SMaterials**
* Mercenaries - **The S-PMC**
* Pharmaceuticals - **SPharma**
* Research - **Stink Labs**
* Waste Collection - **Stink Collection**
* Waste Processing - **That Stink Company**
* Wholesale - **SMart**
Memoriam Reliquisti

*Only the greatest bards & tricksters have been able to practice this spell's use. To truly turn an eternal adversary into an lifelong friend, to earn a true & earnest lover. This spell's effects are tricky to zone in on and wholly unethical. - Chronis Eon, Exemplar Arcanist*

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*10th Level, Enchantment*

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*Casting Time: 1 Action*

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*Range: Self*

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*Components: A precious object from the target's past, one 1,000,000 CR Gemstone crushed into dust, one vial of ichor.*

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*Duration: Eternal*

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When you cast this spell, you are able to mold the passions / emotions / opinions of the target into whatever you desire. This effect cannot be removed using normal means, including the wish spell. The only spell that can remove the effect of this spell is **Greater Purge**.
Floor of Swords

"One of my favorites! The Floor of Swords is the birthplace of the **Redblades** & **Blackblades** respectively, these 2 factions subdivide many of the public factions of the tower, into those that want to destroy / reform the tower and those who want to preserve / protect the tower. This floor is my favorite to go to as both factions have members that have lifelong grudges against me, and whenever I pass through, I have duelers come to me! Of course these duels don't live up to the hype, and at this point I've learned the trick of the Redblade & Bladeblade Domains. Except for this one guy. The name was **Trebin Blackblade**, it was his turn to duel me to the death and whilst using the Blackblade Domain he had created a limiter contract that imposed further conditions on his ability to use the Blackblade Domain.

The conditions were tight, but refined perfectly to that specific fight, he wouldn't ever get to use the domain again, set several binding vows up with penalties of true death. And so he was able to empower the sword's hits to pierce my skin; and used the typical terms of domains having "sure-fire" hits. That bastard put up a fight - that's for sure. I think he chugged at least 217 greater healing potions during the fight, (of course I was playing with him.) Long story short, his will gave way and he yielded the battle. Revoking his right to be a Blackblade; the satisfaction of watching a guy like that yield to superior might is kinda sad honestly. His lifework being given up in just the span of 23 days." -**Varren Kai’s Guide to Sucking Less Cock & Fighting More**
Thistle

*A Judas no doubt, he acts like no other member. Some believe he manipulates a doppelganger to maintain appearances. The fact remains that we must keep vigilant and attempt to discern who he is.* **- Rafflesia**

One of the Floral Lords of the **Rifters**. As a Lord of the Rifters, he commands a vast amount of influence over his domain, and holds a vote within the Floral Lords. Many of the members of the Floral Lords distrust him, although he holds seniority over many. Some believe he holds a position within the Triarchy, however such claims have yet to proven.
Quarter of the Learned

...A place of learning, research and documentation of the historical events of the past. It is within this quarter that the **Inverted Gardens of Sethaletaesh** lies in wait. A Guardian Anima; a beast summoned and bound to terms using a **contract** guards it's walls. In addition, a majority, that being greater than 80% of the tower's history lies awaiting to be piled over and researched within it's walls.

## Quarter of the Learned

Wise men research the mysterious nature of the creation of the tower; pouring over ancient texts while enriching themselves on the many unique histories of the floors and discovering inconsistencies among the differing tales of the people telling their tales. Bias exists for a reason, especially when one is so convinced that their perception is truth.

### **Buildings within this Quarter**

* **Inverted Gardens of Sethaletaesh**
* **Grand Church of Auguso** - Containing religious texts and accounts of the Pointed Star.
* **Corporate Office of Lightning Solutions** - The largest publication of news throughout the entire tower, a propaganda machine for the Court of the Red King and Thunder Horizon's personal agenda.
* **Gallery of the Great Tragedies & Woes of the Tower** - A gallery that features artistic interpretations of the various wars, betrayals and accomplishments of the greatest of the tower.
* **Grand College of Lore** - The tower's largest public collection of songs, poems and dramas assembled by any one entity.
* **High Office of the A.M.A.H** - The greatest medical research center in the entire tower, ran by **Adeon Grimm** himself, the Surgeon General of the tower.

### Things to do within this Quarter:

* Research: Nearly 80% of all recorded documents within the tower are recorded somewhere on this floor.
* Personal Security: Many contracts passively collect information about the tower; and some of these contracts have compiled their data into the High Data Center on this floor, for a steep fee your information can be removed from this floor. Some contracts require certain parameters to function, such as knowing the person's name and being a certain distance away from them.
* Contractual Investigation: And on the same token, many of your enemies contracts may be possibly explained here, yet again you will have to pay a significant amount of money in order to remove current records, and should you desire it, all future records.
Dirty Harry

Sacrifice: Left ring finger is sacrificed.

**Type:** Specialist Conjuration

**Terms:** Conjures (level/2) pistols that float behind the wielder of the contract; they have the statistics of a shortbow (5E) have 8 rounds each within their magazine and fire at creatures who meet the conditions listed below and are labeled as (t). Each round, the pistols choose targets using the targeting methodology listed below, and will fire 1 bullet (each) every six seconds. It requires 10 hit points to reload a magazine.

**Conditions:**

1. May only be used by a certified agent of P.I.E
2. Jupiter Eon may remove your access to this contract at any time.
3. (t) Target must have attacked the wielder in the past minute for the pistols to consider them a threat.
4. (t) Target must not be a officer of the law (in reference to local guards, militia, military etc.)
5. (t) Target must be within the firing range of the guns.

**Extension "UNLOAD"**

By losing 1/2 of your current hit points, and gaining 3 exhaustion you may unload all of your current ammo in one turn as one standard action. After using this extension the pistols won't be able to be summoned for 1d20 days after the fact.
Rules of the Tower

*We have penned these rules, in hopes that Ascenders & Acers can live in harmony. We believe that these rules will allow all who live within it, to live in peace & prosperity for eons to come. We hope that these rules will allows those who desire to inherit it's bounty to rule as we did. - .*

1. **Those without the right to climb the tower, cannot.** Clause A - Helpers are given the right to climb the tower. Clause B - The Triarchy may give special permission for anyone to climb the tower.
2. **Those who have climbed the tower, must arbitrate the rules of it's tests for those who haven't.**
3. **Those who attempt to bribe a test official, shall be forfeited from testing thereafter.**
4. **Those who cast 11th level magic or higher will meet a true death.**
5. **Those Acers who attempt to murder an Ascender shall meet a true death.**
6. **Those who attempt to manipulate time that has already transpired will meet a true death.**
7. **Those who attempt to kill the Red King will be unable to do so.**
Mary Bluesong

Mary Bluesong was once heralded as the greatest warrior in all of the **Valkyries** in which she led throughout the **Second Era**. She was the wife of Tolman Bluesong and is the grandmother of **Vortex Bluesong** & **Breeze Horizon**. By most accounts of those that had seen her in the battlefield, she was considered one of the best wielders of a spear & shield throughout the entire tower. As of now, her contracts if she had any are unknown. During the battle of Raavia, she was killed by **Black Rose** after he had taken off his mask. She had claimed that Black Rose was **Tolman Bluesong**, which he had disputed by saying: *"I don't even know you."* while cutting her down. Mary's Fate, whether or not she was cut by **Eldmetal** is currently unknown.
A Crucial Item

### **Ascenders**

Those that desire to climb to the top of the tower are known as Ascenders. Normal citizens might call them adventurers, but there is a clear distinction. Most citizens are not allowed to climb the tower; it is against the **Rules of the Tower** to climb the tower without first being an Ascender.

#### **The Right to Climb**

The right to climb the tower is granted by the **Testing Committee**. Earned through first being scouted as someone worthy to climb the tower, and then by proving your mettle during their tests. Some are scouted through favoritism, mainly being related to someone in or being associated with the **Triarchy**. In some cases it is due to their raw skills being noticed by a member of the Testing Committee. Regardless there are circumstances at play that
The Creature

Ricky feel free to write as much as you want about your character here. Some guidelines for creating a character page:

## Characterization & Description

Try to keep ideas relatively organized into topics like this:

### Early Years

Always hit enter from the left of title / subtitles. It makes it easier to consistently space out articles well from my experience.

## Contract(s)

Don't worry about this, it's for later. :)
Feel Good Inc

Feel Good Inc.

Sacrifice: Left ring finger is sacrificed.

Type: Technique

Terms: Allows you to choose if you would like to cause damage to be divided amongst all adjacent creatures, and creatures that are adjacent to them so on.

Conditions:

1. May only be used by a certified agent of P.I.E
2. Jupiter Eon may remove your access to this contract at any time.
3. All damage that is dealt, is divided by the amount of creatures it splashes to, and is rounded down.
Floor 4: Floor of Tears

Floor #4, known as the Floor of Tears, earned its name not only due to the perpetual soft rain that falls across its expanse but also for the poignant stories that have been born, lived, and died here. One of the most significant landmarks on this floor is **Fort Osmor**, a resilient fortress that stands as a silent testament to the ebb and flow of time. Over centuries, it has served as a refuge and stronghold for countless inhabitants, a beacon of hope amidst the gentle melancholy of the rain.

**Fort Osmor** was established by the **Reva Petrichor**, the progenitor of the Petrichor Family and who sought to carve out a sanctuary on this rain-soaked floor. Its thick stone walls, said to be constructed from the tears of the floor itself, sheltered many lives through countless tests, sieges, and conflicts. As time passed, Fort Osmor became a melting pot of stories, each one a drop contributing to the Floor of Tears' somber river. The most potent narrative within this tapestry of stories belongs to the Petrichor Family. This noble house found its roots on the Floor of Tears, a poetic origin considering the family's name reflects the pleasant scent that often accompanies the rain. Renowned for their wisdom, resilience, and tenacity, the Petrichor family rose in prominence, establishing themselves as the custodians of Fort Osmor and, in effect, of the entire floor.

The Petrichor lineage became a symbol of unity and hope for all Ascenders on the floor. Their rule was characterized by a period of growth and prosperity for Fort Osmor. Yet, as the rain never ceases on this floor, neither does the course of destiny. The fall of the Petrichor family was as gradual and persistent as the rain they cherished. A series of unfortunate events, including internal strife, betrayals, and failed tests, began to erode the family's influence and power. Despite their tenacious attempts to stem this decline, the family's fortunes waned. The once-respected name of Petrichor was gradually washed away in the tears of their own floor, a stark reminder of the transience of power and influence within the Tower.

Today, the rain continues to fall on the Floor of Tears, its droplets whispering tales of the past. As for the Petrichor family and Fort Osmor, their stories, full of triumphs, trials, and tribulations, have seeped into the very soul of this floor, forever a part of the Tower's lore.

to be continued
Floor of Obsidian

*A floor of glass structures; built of obsidian through & through. The **Feyra** Families and the **Terra** families contest this floor's ownership, and yet the king grants neither of them permission to rule. Perhaps it is in the King's best interest to have his subjects squabbling for land rather than uniting their forces. The king is a weak little cuc... -**Varren Kai’s Guide to Sucking Less Cock & Fighting More**: Chapter VI*
Roper Brown

A kindly **Goodfather** & practioner, Roper travels with a caravan within the **Lower Floors**; of which the Synthetic Alabaster that is produced at the factory is distributed in. He does his best at ensuring that hollows are cured whenever possible and that higher level hollows are sealed properly. Due to him living in the lower floors, he is effectively immortal until he fully hollows. He has lived for a couple of centuries at this point and intends to keep going.
Mother Materna

*A title held by those within the **Church of the Pointed Star**. It designates one as a matriarchal leader of that particular floor, being lower in rank compared to the **Grand Polaris**, the head of the church and one who is able to receive the blessing of the four gods at once. The Mother Materna holds more power than priests & nuns however their rank is comparable to that of a cardinal. They are able to elect a Grand Polaris from one of the priests that have been devoted to their church long enough, but are unable to hold the position themselves. There are rituals unique in each denomination of the church which determines how one becomes a Mother Materna, of which are often consistent with the church's views and motifs.*
Deia Oculon

4E 1534 D360 - Helper to the party, 3 1/2 Men, most groups get access to helpers when they become D Rank Ascenders, however Deia joined up with the group upon sending an application that was relatively quickly received, processed and accepted. When she joined up with the group, she had hoped to get some free time to herself every now and then; however she has been underutilized by the group, using her abilities only like a sending stone. The group keeps her within Gearby's portable storage, and hasn't sen her food, water or pleasantries in roughly 7 days.

I hope she's okay; no one has checked in on him in a couple of days, only briefly going into Gearby's portable storage to grab something.
Deusturr Wiki

*Justice is decided by the victor. Victory is the result of power. The Tower is the arbiter of power. Therefore, the Tower is justice. -Unknown Axiom*

## **The Tower**

The tower itself is a large stack of many worlds that those within it call floors. Each floor is an independent world that was created during genesis. The Tower itself remains a grand secret to normal citizens, with the only ones actively understanding it's complexities being:

* **Acers**
* **Ascenders**

There are two different types of floors within the tower. The normal floors run from roughly floor 1 - 120 depending on who you ask. The Lower Floors exist below floor 1 and runs mirrored to the upper floors, with each floor being denoted by a negative value.

* **Floors**
* **The Lower Floors**

## **Factions Within the Tower**

There are several factions within the tower, each vying from power from each other and each with their own agendas and goals.

* **The Triarchy**
	+ **The Red King's Court**
	+ **The 10 Families**
	+ **The Church of the Pointed Star**
	+ **The Testing Committee**
* **The Workshop**
* **The Rifters**
* **The Devotees of the Flayed Gods**
* **The Darke Faith**
* **The Stink Corp**
* **P.I.E**

## **3 1/2 Men**

* **Cole** played by Jared S.
* **Quack**, played by Chris K.
* **Gearby Fizzlewinks** played by Nick H.
* **Garruk Grimke** played by Simon G.
* **Ishiba Yasuko** played by Todd B.
* **Vortex Bluesong** played by Ethan S.
* **Cade Darke** formerly played by Jared S. Whereabouts unknown
* **Viduus** formerly played by Chris K. Now deceased.
* **Rillette** formerly played played by Chris K. Whereabouts unknown

## **Timeline**

The current date is 5E 1 D13.

* **Genesis**
* **First Era**
* **Second Era**
* **Third Era**
* **Fourth Era**
* **Fifth Era**

## **Other Useful Links**

* **ARG Notes**
* **Characters**
* **Contracts**
* **Cut or missed content**
* **Hollowing**
* **Homebrew Mechanics**
* **Session recaps**
* Rumors
Down Under

**Sacrifice:** Left ring finger is sacrificed.

**Type:** Enhancement

Terms: When following the condition marked with (u) you are able to get the benefits listed below. Whenever you CHOOSE to make usage of these benefits, you take 5 true damage.

* When dealing damage, after damage is calculated double that amount.
* When rolling for ability checks, you have advantage.
* When rolling saving throws, you have advantage.

Conditions:

1. May only be used by a certified agent of P.I.E
2. Jupiter Eon may remove your access to this contract at any time.
3. (u) You must be upside down, hanging from either the ceiling or at a position that causes you to be upside down.

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Nazeem Nari

Court assassin for the Red King, Nazeem Nari is the younger brother of **Bahamad Nari** and is considered to be one of the most powerful Acers in the entire tower. Nazeem is particular about who he kills, as they need to be powerful enough to stand to fight him yet weak enough so that he succeeds. Whenever he does work for the Red King, he demands payment equaling that to the the target he is trying to kill; oftentimes if he doesn't want to bother killing the target due to them being weak he will delegate the responsibility to one of his children.
Olaf Horizon

Olaf was once considered one of the two weakest Acers in the entire tower working for **SCorp** under the guise of a transmuter's factory. He desired revenge against **Thunder Horizon** who had once wronged him, so he plotted to enslave **Breeze Horizon**. As of the fifth era, he has joined up with the **Rifters** and works underneath **Lord ForgetMeNot**. He has grown considerably less content with petty revenge and desires to see the entirety of the Triarchy fall. It is currently unknown what relationship Olaf has with either **Thunder Horizon** or **Vortex Bluesong**.
Aconite

*"Many call him a great hunter; warrior. However all I see is foolish death without purpose, as his arrows are laced with neurotoxins. A true hunter would be able to hit a vital point without the need for poison." - **Lily***

One of the Floral Lords of the **Rifters**. As a Lord of the Rifters, he commands a vast amount of influence over his domain, and holds a vote within the Floral Lords. When unmasked, it is said he is of an extinct bestial race. Such claim are irrelevant considering the fact he never takes off his mask.
The Red King

*(WIP) A tyrant born to rule all within his grasp. His true desires are beyond that of man, woman or god. It makes you wonder how much he has been warped by his power...*

The current ruler of the entire tower & the **Triarchy**. He often remains detached from the politics of the 10 families & the Pointed Star in order to move in the shadows using his secret force the **Dei'Ocule**; to undermine those who oppose him from the shadows. There are several rumors about him & possible bastard children he had in the past, however such rumors are relegated to legends. He does have a true heir to the throne who exists outside of the tower, who rulers over his former empire outside of the tower. The **Red Prince'**s name / identity are a well guarded secret, some believe him to occasionally visit the tower during secret trips and scheme against his Lord Father.

### **The Red King's Council**

His most loyal, the second sons of every family and the...
Basket Case

**Type:** Technique

**Sacrifice:** The wielder of this contract goes blind and cannot regain his vision through any means.

**Terms:** The wielder of this contract, may as a bonus action touch a willing creature and learn any surface level knowledge that they know and the wording of their contract exactly, including the name, terms, conditions, sacrifice and if it has an extension / reversal. Gearby may apply this ability to inanimate objects as well, instantly understanding the written words without reading as well as any subtext therein should it be a book. Gearby is immune to all memory affecting spells and to the 10th level spell Oblitus.

**Conditions:** The wielder of this contract must touch a creature to gain access to their knowledge.

**Extension:** Gearby loses ½ of his current hit points and gains 3 exhaustion immediately. Gearby may choose an ally within 500ft, this ally receives all information that Gearby learns when he uses this contract; this effect occurs for 1 hour. (This link is one way, and in no way can the ally (or an enemy) access Gearby’s mind.)
The Flayed Gods

"They were the first ones, before man, before all sentience. They alone forged the path for those false-gods of the Pointed Star, they alone forged the tower with their mighty vitality. Their blood became the walls, the sky... The very ground you sit upon; appreciate this truth as you breath in their air, as you feel your very life that was bestowed upon you. 'Do not be paralyzed in admiration, live as men do.' That is all they asked of us. They left us to our own devices. And look at what we did to their blood? We spurned them in the creation of false idols. Stand on your own feet. Fight your own battles." - Chieftain of the Ashari Tribe

## Myth of the Flaying

Allegedly, according to the myth, the Flaying of the Flayed Gods is what created the tower. Those of the faith believe that many legendary heroes were gathered, and their sacrifice was what created the tower. As the heroes bled, their blood became holy through the power of their wills alone. Their anger towards the ineptitude of gods that led to their sacrifice, "Chichiltimaktekaualistli." translated roughly speaking to "the betrayal." The oral stories of shamans and the very ancient inscribing of tablets affirms these myths as truth. Although the question of "whose right" always remains present as history is fluid depending on whose in charge.

## Worshiped Flayed Gods

Worshiped Flayed Gods
 Anim’ak
 Saad'sar
 Nia'gaw
 Na'stirst

## Relation to the Rifters

The Flayed Ones are worshiped by many of those who are in the Rifter terrorist group. Their standing as Rifters are due to the methods that they used. Long ago, during the 3rd Era, the Rifters were once considered to be beacons of knowledge & truth. Standing singularly opposed to the Triarchy. Their lack of belief in the Four Pointed star is what really cemented the Rifters as a faction that wanted to distance itself from Triarchy rule. Because of this association, in the 4th era the connotations of the Rifters (who are mainly terrorists at this point) and their ancient connection to the Flayed Gods cause issues to those who attempt to worship in peace.
Floor of Inversion

"Up is down, right is left etc. This one is real interesting, and the first one considered to be a **Filter Series** floor. There was this one High Acer that had challenged me to a duel on this floor, and she had attempted to use a domain that scrambled the direction the trapped creature's neurons would fire. Trying to figure out how to fight under these conditions made for one of the most interesting fights I had ever had. This is the kind of shit I like to see; I gave that brave woman the honorable **Elden-Death** she was looking for, she deserved to die by my hand. One of the highest praises I can give. Truly." **-Varren Kai’s Guide to Sucking Less Cock & Fighting More**
Don't Shit Where You Eat

**Type:** Specialist

**Sacrifice:** Left ring finger is sacrificed.

**Terms:** As an action, you may choose a target, they may make a constitution save if they wish; which is based off your spell save DC of choice (or if not applicable 8+consitution mod). If the target fails, you and the target's maximum hit points are added together & your current hit points are added together and are now shared. However when one takes damage, both take damage. In addition, whenever one of these 2 linked characters are targeted by a spell effect or must make a saving throw, both are targeted.

**Extension:** Both character's most consent to activate this extension; the shared health pool loses 1/2 it's current hit points and both creatures gain 3 exhaustion. However, all damage that they take is reduced by a flat 5; and once per turn, using one of their reactions they may negate a negative effect on them, or double a positive effect on them.

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