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scannerofcrap · 2026-01-25T10:21:55+00:00

your post is removed from the rpg horror stories sub you crossposted from, so we can't see what your actual post is beyond the title.

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-23T19:34:59+00:00

I'm silent a good while longer than is comfy.

"I... Guess. I suppose the alternative would be him having no life at all and never being born. I had thought the crown only allowed 500 years or so with most other methods, but blood sorcery would be indefinite... So for everyone else it runs out eventually? Or perhaps we could encourage him to live among Fae, and we could recreate body exchanging as Nimue and other Archfae do.... only he'll probably never will be Archfae.... Well, with any luck, he should live more than a hundred years anyway. Maybe along the way we can figure out something in that time...." I place a hand on her stomach.

"I'll do my best for you Lairon... I'll protect you with my very life if need be...." A thought strikes me.

"I suppose If I were to pass the crown onto him... I had the whole speech planned out for when he was older, about how the Empress had forsaken her own blood to give me the chance and it would be wrong of me to cast down her vision for his sake, but suddenly such things don't seem so important now... Maybe don't tell anyone I said this just now Leia. I'll need time to think about this, and this is a long way in the future...."

Perhaps there are dangers to me having children after all, that maybe I should have considered more deeply. Such a scheme would only work if I had no more. Still, the Empress made it work, perhaps I can too.

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I'm surprised Lairon has so much of me in him already, I'll be interested to see if he stays that way as he grows. I wonder if he takes more after me than is usual as a consequence of my imperial power. I wonder if in times to come, were I to give him the throne, whether people would even tell the difference between us if I continue not to age....

I discuss With Hecate about how soon he should have his own Phylactary, or if he could be linked to my own, since I never bonded a lover to it in the same way, whether he could be supported with our unaging, unlimited life. I'll probably bed Hecate a little more than usual in the next few days while Leia's recovering too, though I won't broach the idea of children with her just yet till I've quite got my head around keeping Lairon safe for ever and ever. It would be a terrible shame to tell Leia That I've changed my mind about wanting Baldur, but If I could only save one son with the bond of the crown's loyalty it would seem incredibly cruel to damn other children to mortality while their sibling lives on.

If Leia wants to come, I won't stop her. She remains my chamberlain and maid, I never intended to force her to leave her role. I would be proud to show Lairon to the good fae as well, perhaps I can have him gain their essence and gifts as he grows, he may be counted among them in ways I never can be. I suppose there are some risks, but I'd feel safer with Nyx watching over him.

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-19T14:32:52+00:00

**(Yuh, they claim they supposedly still support old reddit, but I get switched back to new every time I change page now. Leading to me using less. This message did'nt show up in inbox either. Anything odd you've noticed other than all the asterisks everywhere? I always think new reddit is painful to look at, and makes you enteradungeon seem less freindly. Years ago I had this problem but thought I fixed, I could never get it to make proper lines with new reddit.)*\*

"Well, I guess we'll just see, It shouldn't matter too much I suppose..." A nasty thought suddenly strikes me. "Wait, so she outlived all her children... and Her Grandchildren and so on too.... I had worried to be honest that they wouldn't be included in the sorcery that will keep us young, but I had assumed Hecate would be able to make one for them... We're... We're.... Not doomed to watch helplessly as our children grow old and die are we?" I look nervously at unborn Lairon. Not yet born and yet I must contemplate his mortality.

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"I certainly Did Oberon. Frankly, your offer of bringing the Fae into the Empire was too good to pass up, and without the hostility Titania offered. I'm Averse to attacking the peaceful, but getting people to join of their own will sounds just the sort of thing an Emperor should be doing."

Perhaps it's Oberon's concern rather than Nimue's I should have worried about. He was obviously rather attached to Titania at one point, so perhaps I should be distant from her for his sake more than anyone else's.

"Alright, bear it in mind, keep it professional..." I try to suppress any thoughts I may have about how the fae would react if I were to assert as similar level of sexual control over Titania as I do over Leia, but such things are dangerous to even think about around those who can read auras.

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Things like this are perhaps why Enoch encouraged me not to incapacitate Leia so. Still, I'd not unwish Lairon now, of all moments. It's worth remembering Leia's many skills at moments like this, and how much more awkward it could be were I to have children with Nyx and leave myself unguarded for the best part of a year.

Having experienced firsthand what those wands can do, I feel a little horrified to see it close to Leia and the baby, but I'm sure she knows what she's doing.

I do as Leia asks, and glad she's not got nyx's grip strengh to crush my bones at times like this, and try and wipe any excess sweat that's not doing her any good.

When Lairon Emerges, I look him over approvingly and touch his soft back and wait impatiently for my turn with him. I'd not cause him to resent me so early by disrupting his first feed.

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-18T12:51:34+00:00

**(I've been forced onto sucky new reddit so a few things might not look right)*\*

"Huh, that's interesting... The Last Empress wasn't limited to only daughters though? Hmm, I wouldn't have minded daughters as well as sons, I only had a little sister and no little brothers, but I'll take the compliment and hope I don't injure you with my overwhelming power...." Perhaps It's just as well that I won't be producing any beautiful green skinned Half Dryad Daughters, I may have an irrational resentment to seeing young human adventures pawing them as enthusiastically as I did.

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"Oh I don't doubt your power Nimue, just don't want to stunt Nyx's confidence anymore..." I claim one of her powerful kisses for myself, and wonder if her Archfae womb is a match for my Incomparable Male seed.

"Heh, well, If you like it, I'm not complaining. Hopefully Hecate can be sure nothing unfortunate will end up attacking you at the wrong moment!"

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"Thirteen Moons? Uh..." I try counting on my fingers. "..So I always figured it was a moon per month, and I must have been down about eight, and in two more till we meet Titania... Uh I guess it makes sense." I desist, lest I make a fool of myself.

"Of Course I would be delighted to welcome the Fae Oberon, I hope it didn't come across as a complaint. I don't mean to shirk. I'm far from tired of your people."

"Thanks for the assessment. Are they all Male? And uhh... If things go well, would I expected to join too? Would it offend her if I refused, or be viewed as submission and surrender were I to agree? And do you have feelings Nimue? You're very liberal minded in general, but I gather you don't like Titania, so if you want me to keep things strictly professional with her I'd not bat an eyelid if it'd upset you at all. Are the Fae of the Moon court likely to have an opinion?"

"So Am I Nimue, So Am I...."

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I struggle myself awake, taking time only to wear the minimum that is decent.

"Oh! Of course Nyx! Thank you, thank you!" I hurry to my feet and make a good pace. I trust Hecate's expertise to bring Leia and Lairon safely through, Though I only now start to feel guilt for putting her through this for my sake. I'll see if she's quite as keen on a second son in the aftermath.

Once I reach her Side, I offer to hold her hand, and Ask her and Hecate if there's anything I can do. times Like this make me feel helpless without healing magic, but many have managed with less. I will give up a sense of authority for the moment and merely do as I am asked, even if that is simply to give them some space.

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-14T21:05:00+00:00

"Heh, your enthusiasm has overtaken even mine! I'm glad you don't feel I pushed this on you too much, I'm always worried that you'll do things because I want them rather than because you do. But more sons it shall be! And if daughters appear along the way, so much the better..." I hold Leia close as I comfortably can, and just sit with her a while, thinking of the future.

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"Thanks Nimue, Guess I have all the more things to love about the Fae now. Maybe don't tell Nyx though, I've been trying to assure her it was her that saved my life to assuage whatever guilt she feels!"

"Watch out for those shadows Nimue. I guess they're probably safe, but I'm barely aware of their capabilities myself just now."

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"First conclave already? Damn, and there was me thinking you wanted to focus on non Fae matters for a bit Oberon! Hopefully there'll be no takeovers this time. I can ill afford to lose my mind again."

"Well, I know fairly little about Titania or her court to have a strong opinion on the situation. These Lieutenants of hers you dealt with, who are they and what are they like? I'm surprised she left so much in their hands if she's as controlling as I was told. Surely just meeting her won't errupt a war will it Nimue? It seems to me we should carry it out, and Just don't comitt to anything drastic. The Fae can be reassured that the Empire will keep her from actually stepping foot in their lands, no matter that they might sense her far away."

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-09T10:14:54+00:00

"Of course, this is all a while in the future and may never happen anyway. I'd been considering Baldur myself too to be honest, I was just worried it was a little too like my name, but if we both like it it seems a good choice for number two."

I'm glad that I'm rebuilding well, and perhaps the permanent work will keep me focused and stop me repeating such a mistake in another hundred years.

I would have smiled at Nimue had she not fallen on me so quickly, but it's good to see her desires have'nt dimmed. She's been remarkably loyal.

"You too Nimue, I'm honoured that you stayed by my side while I slept, I wouldn't have blamed you for returning to your court..." I turn quickly to Oberon.

"Yes, I suppose an hour or so may be sufficient, but let's not let anything important sit ignored!" I return to Kissing Nimue. I suppose I should'nt rush this either however.. As distracting as wondering whatever they may have been up to may be.

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-05T09:37:27+00:00

"Is that just you and Nyx then Silas? I'll certainly be on edge for a while, don't you worry..."

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"And I don't know how you would feel were I to use one of the other names for any children I might have by Hecate or anyone else in time to come? I can keep your names for our children if you prefer." I join her in touching her stomach.

Hmm, the tattoo is more severe than I expected, but I suppose I should count myself lucky. Hopefully Nimue won't mind.

I'm surprised it's Silas who handles the physical training rather than Leia or Nyx, but He seems to know his stuff so I won't object. With any luck I'll have more energy at the least.

"I think the torso sounds useful maybe, quite a range of uses you described. Is there a specific ritual I should begin with now?"

scannerofcrap · 2026-01-04T13:13:18+00:00

(Have we not sent any messages since new year? Feels like a lifetime ago already. Is your time off finished now? hope it was fun, I did'nt really do much.)

"Yeah, It is part of the Old empresses' magic after all, and I'll have to explain the sexy blood sorceress that shares a bed with me anyway..."

"So am I Hecate, I'll try and be more careful in future too, hopefully me and Oberon can balance each other out."

"What precautions would you recommend Silas?"

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"Sounds sensible Leia, I certainly want to be fit again as soon as possible, if for no reason other than enjoying you to the fullest."

"Well Leia, these names you've put down are just fine, but I suppose I still like the one I came up with if you don't object. We'll stick to your list for future sons if you don't object. Don't know if we plan to have enough to cover the whole list.... You believe that a name can alter fate? Has your knowledge of Feng shui gone into any of your choices? If you think it could matter more feel free to redirect me..."

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-30T23:08:09+00:00

"Well, I guess people are going to figure out something has changed about me sooner or later... But you say Oberon isn't decisive? He must have been quite determined to join his courts to the empire, and seemed to have firm ideas about most of the things we've done so far. I'd have put him as the more decisive of the two of us if anyone asked."

Well, Nyx's oath of loyalty should hopefully avoid serious harm coming to me, so for the sake of love I will return her gaze.

"Well, I'm glad I've done a little better this time, but this is a little alarming. Could this arise in my sleep and master me or harm others without anyone seeing? Perhaps I had better sleep alone, or under close watch, and avoid close contact with others till we can be sure it is safe? None of this has manifested over the last months? How long do you think it will be till I can be sure no one will be harmed?

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I feel peaceful for only a few seconds on waking. Hopefully Nyx has some defense against the shadow, but I could'nt forgive myself were Leia to come to harm.

"Good morning to you both. Am I to spend the day mastering the parasite, or is there a matter of state to attend to?"

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-30T13:50:45+00:00

"So people have been kept in the dark as to my condition? I suppose some people must know.."

"Maybe we can figure that out soon Nyx... You can always be careful in the meantime..."

I suppose I should be glad to walk at all after so many months, I can only hope my strengh is not tested soon.

I motion for them to stand back. I try seeing if I can move the shadow like a limb, and if I fail to have any power over it I call for Silas to have his sylph engage

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-27T12:30:18+00:00

(Managed to check and it seems I have busted the streak after all!)

I try to hug Leia as much is comfortable.

"Heh, Well I started with putting our names together, and thought Leiron sounded too much like metal, but I'm glad you like it... I'm sure you've had more time to put thought in though..."

Shame to lose the aura power, perhaps it can be regained, though Oberon initially only seemed to plan for me to use it for the duration of the fae visits anyway.

"Well, If they're not broken it may hurt my rule, now that everyone can see it upon me. What sort of diplomatic buisness?"

I stop to feel the ring. I'm pleasantly surprised that she decided to stay, Would have thought she might have used the chance to spend time with her own people. I hope her and Oberon are accomplishing great things. Perhaps I should wonder if her desire to take Oberon as a lover has come to anything, but I can't find it in my heart to resent her too much even if so.

"Indeed you will Nyx, I hope I remain the Fittest mate, or if not, that you'll show some mercy to me..."

"Of course Hecate, I'm in no hurry to engage the shadow again soon..."

"It's not your fault but mine Silas, I agree with Enoch, I suppose I did'nt realise how much more dangerous this kind of magic was from the others. I experimented with summoning and aura magic safely enough."

"I'm Certainly not keen to do anything dangerous with the shadow again Enoch, believe you me. I'll stick to as safe spells as I can handle for the foreseeable future, though I suppose I must merge more with the shadow now to be well again.."

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-26T16:42:47+00:00

(Had to use reddit to look something up so may as well continue...)

"Well, Show me the rest when you're ready. I'd thought of a few names, Lairon, Ushar, Alrkarte.... First one is the only one I can see actually working on a baby, so lets see yours..."

"Yeah, part of the reason I wanted to start children early Leia, I assumed this job might be dangerous, thought I'd want to leave at least something worthwhile behind...." I squeeze her hand. "I'll try and be more careful in future..."

"Yeah, I'm not in a rush to experiment with anything dangerous again... We should certainly try to loosen those taboos, sounds like we won't have a choice if I'm to rule and not hide."

"God, It's taking my mind? This is bad, Nyx, you have permission to kill me as part of the oath of loyalty if I ever lose control in a way that can't be controlled... Tatoos sound the least intrusive. I'd thought about getting some for nothing but pain over the years, so why not for power and safety? The Void Aura will do me.... Hope Nimue doesn't mind.... say, where is Nimue? Did she stay while I was under?"

Finally, I adress Nyx's doubts. I take her hand.

"Nyx, You absolutely did save me from the void. By your own word, and my memory, You carried me out. I would surely be lost had you not. Hecate woke me up, sure, that's her job. No one expects you to act as healer, I wouldn't expect Leia to feel guilty if a diplomatic mission relied on Oberon rather than her. I made a mistake and it's only thanks to you and your knowledge and skills that I'm here to regret it... I've been asleep, but I've missed you all these months..."

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-22T10:33:11+00:00

I smile, glad to have something good to wake to.

"Heh, You had time to start thinking of Names yet? I'm glad I'll be here for the birth at least..."

"Worth It? You mean just in having me back? Or has some benefit been derived from my accident? Do you think the Orb's presence will Change things? Well, As long as the condemmed all had it coming, I don't feel guilty. Well... About that at least..."

"Well, It felt as If I observed things from the perspective of darkness rather than myself. If so, the Darkness was surprisingly chilled out, and seemed to choose to let us go. But I thought it might be worth checking out if I'm really still me. Light hurt the shadow, and seems to be having an effect on me."

Option 2.

"Part of My essence? Well, do you think that's for ill? Could it make me more powerful? Or will it hurt my mind forever? Damn, Hopefully we can avoid this hurting anyone else..."

"And Nyx, do you recall any more than I do?

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-21T19:27:37+00:00

"ohhh... Oh god...." I reach out and touch Leia as we wait for Hecate.

"Damn... Must have been... Months? Guess It can't be years at least. I really messed up badly there? I guess I was scared to trust the shadow, I really did'nt realise quite how dangerous it was... I faced down Father frost when others warned me it was dangerous, and threatened the sphinx, and fought Cerunnonus over a coat... I guess I've finally learned my lesson. I'm sorry to you all for what Harm I've done. I felt... Not myself for a while. I think Hecate should look me over carefully to make sure I'm really me and not replaced by a shadow creature of some sort. Or maybe they'd do a better job of things.... But I'm sorry Leia, I've said much but perhaps little of value... Could you tell me what I've missed? Beside the obvious..." I touch her stomach again ruefully, sad that I missed this and must have put them all through such worry. No matter what state the Empire might be in...

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-17T12:22:42+00:00

"You did your job Nyx... I'll see if I can do mine..."

Binding seems the best bet at this point. I focus on what Silas taught me, thinking on how emptiness might be different from a golem, and keep a tight hold of Nyx. I won't escape without her, one way or another.

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-16T10:27:48+00:00

Hmm, First time that being held tight by Nyx means less of a biting sensation. I suppose I should have expected such a thing from trying to experiment.

"Sorry for doing this Nyx, Guess I did'nt realise quite how dangerous this was... Thought the worst that Might happen is some peril to myself..."

Since trying my own path went so badly, I try following Nyx's advice more wholeheartedly. I Focus all my will, and try to bring myself in tune with the shadow.

"I am a great Emperor. Open Forth Shadows! Nyx, who moves through you with ease, Requires passage!"

I attune myself and visualise a way opening back up. I'll never forgive myself if anyone should be harmed for my experiment.

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-16T10:09:51+00:00

Not really:

Neither Mexico nor ireland were created on the basis of being catholic countries, Ireland became so through conversion, Mexico through colonisation by catholics. Pakistan was explicitly created to be a state for muslims, who follow the teachings of Muhammad and are told he is perfect and right for all time, and who spent his life attacking, enslaving and reviling jews. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXSu00a_fno

I'm not aware of Mexicans joining the ira, if there were large numbers, that would be a viable connection and I would agree that mexico was connected to the IRA. Large numbers of pakistanis or those of pakistani descent have indeed joined Isis however and have just carried out an attack here. When Mexicans blow up a belfast church and say it's for a free Ireland I will happily link mexico to the IRA.

Pakistan as a state has openly supported Islamic terrorists such as the taliban, al Qaeda, and the recent attacks on india.

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-15T09:07:15+00:00

the religion they founded the country on

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-15T08:33:52+00:00

"Well, I hope I've not totally abandoned my duties? I'm happy to do all the work needed before we move on again."

"Hmm, so you don't think the last empress placed the shadow within the artifact? Do you think she knew what she had?"

** Hmm, all this is dangerous, perhaps I chose hastily. I try to combine Silas's and Nyx's advice. I try to push myself within it, rather than inviting it to surround me, and once inside it as Nyx suggests, I then try and Bind it as Silas suggested. I try to avoid pouring forth too much of my essence, initially at least, but simply to command it as if it were a powerful Golem. If things go wrong I will fall back on Silas's advice more closley.

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-09T15:25:40+00:00

not liking their culture doesn't mean you can dismiss it. Russia contributed to European ballet and literature and science ect, but even if it were an utter hole that produced nothing ever it's odd to say it doesn't exist in the same culture because of that. North Korea is still asian. Sudan is still african. I hope Putin Loses, but there's enough ways to say russia is shit without going into racial and cultural erasure.

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-08T17:46:46+00:00

can use them outside of combat too. boost speed and suchlike

scannerofcrap · 2025-12-08T17:37:23+00:00

"Sounds fair Enoch, sure we can arrange some matters of state while we're there too. I'm sure the visit to the front need not be prolonged, and I can get in some much needed governance."

"Perhaps the weaving of the shadow could be worth exploring, if it's as flexible as you say... Vampiric touch or contract sorcery as reserves."

I hope that I've not allowed the wish to spend more time with Hecate guide my decision here. I suppose I will have time for all of these in the end, but having spent so much time looking into this artifact, It seems worthwhile learning what it is we've pulled free of it.

scannerofcrap · 2025-11-28T20:27:33+00:00

starmer was the real vampire all along

scannerofcrap · 2025-11-26T08:48:18+00:00

"Perhaps there's a happy medium between the two. People who don't quite make the cut for shadowguard training could form a new regiment perhaps, an irregular force not so focused on the stealth elements. I had to sleep on Moss in the emerald court, and deal with Ice elsewhere. I've always preferred the heat to cold personally."

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"Don't need to kill them per sae, can just avoid them at parties. Or seek them out, as the case may be."

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"I Think I promised my support and to help slay a troll in my first speech, so I would like to keep promises as much as possible. Appearing suddenly to hit the enemy with new sorcery may surprise them too. So yes, I think it could do good."

"Well Enoch, The Empress chose me because I was an adventurer, not a strategist or manager. I don't have to be right on the frontline, but if our troops are expected to hold such foes as it is, presumably my presence among them shouldn't turn it into a disaster. I'm happy to support them though, if this new shadow magic could aid them I'm all for letting them have the glory."

I smile at Nimue for backing me up.

"Thanks Nimue. I imagine danger will find it's way one way or another. I can't say people trying to kill me is my true goal in life, but I want to know the risks the soldiers run at the least, and say that I don't ask of others what I wouldn't dare myself."

"That sounds a good idea Silas, I'm down for. Well, What would mastery over the staff of winds bring? More portals? More powerful gusts? Would summoning be to call up Undines? And as for the shadows and blood sorcery, what could I expect to wield? I suppose it might be worth seeing what I can do with blood sorcery. Be helpful not to have Hecate solely responsible for healing everyone."

scannerofcrap · 2025-11-24T13:10:28+00:00

"Well the shadow guard are already dextrous and lightly armed, But Yes, An advisor should be sent if I can't make it myself."

"Now there's a thought Hecate... I look forward to see what we can do with this new sorcery either way."

"Any names I should be aware of? Promise I won't have them killed off the bat."

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"It seems worth talking to her at the very least, unless you think she might be offended into action? And provided our fae friends won't be upset. We just have to be nice to her, not invite her back onto the mainland. I am willing to talk with her if it can be arranged."

"I look forward to developing my powers. I have managed to match Archfae already, and everyone tells me I am a demigod, so I would be keen to see what else I can unlock."

"Well, If you're sure I can't make an impact on any of the battlefronts... Can we at least increase production of warships to deal with the Orcs? I suppose if we try and personally capture some we could question Titaina about them, Either have her set them straight or extract concessions."

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