Dragonborn Isekoi (Sallin Kari)

[porne]

(fertility roll d6: J 3->1, S 6->triplets, A 5-twins, Chris 3- 1) While Judith stopped part way through, Chris seems to be behind her, almost being as big. Azalea is quite a bit larger though, and you can begin to sense a distinct pair of magical signatures. Saida, as much as she rubs you the wrong way, seems to have pulled out all of the stops, as she's absolutely massive, you'd think she was done if she wasn't still absorbing mana at an accelerated rate. Probing a bit, you detect three distinct draconic magical signatures within her. Experimentally, you only detect one in Chris and Judith, although Judith's is a bit... fainter? More likely her human nature diluting the magical signature compared to that of the elves.

The Oracle seems quite pleased with herself and gladly accepts your sale of scales in exchange for the credits. At 20k each, the six you've donated along with the 35k you already had, you're doing quite well. You could pay off all of Theresa's debt if you so chose, although how she'd feel about that is another question entirely. With the 'automaton' golem thing you were thinking of requesting or the Oracle was pushing on you, you still have an ample supply of liquid cash. Bits of Loren's memories drift up, namely that a common set of purchases for low end was various spell forms, or a more expensive purchase includes the fabricators. While you could always purchase something similar to the Bright Bow rigged for verbal commands instead of careful mana control, Loren seemed to think the Bright Bow itself was a foolish purchase because it couldn't make more resources.

[Sallin_Kari]

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Any reason for now being the time you rolled this?

A visceral pleasure fills me as I see the fruits of my work... though soured somewhat as I notice Saida has as many as both Azalea and Chris combined... Oh well, they'll certainly have more opportunities to catch up. Regardless, I came here for something else. [I would like to purchase the 'mobile observer.' Is there any additional functionality I can add to it? For that matter, you mentioned that it would be 'increasing value of documentation.' Could you elaborate?]

[porne]

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I couldn't recall having done it, and since they're actually you know, showing at this point, I figured now would be a good time.

[Example] An illusion of light pops up, showing off what could be an 'advanced' observer:

The... very feminine form, while interesting, pales in comparison to the listed ability. Several options are listed, including [gestation capable], [combat capable], and [fabrication interface] all of which are an additional 20k. There's a slew of other features, a variety of which are highlighted. One thing that catches your eye, is [independent functionality]. Your ancient isn't as good as it could be, you get the feeling the that some of the words would make more sense if you had an intuitive understanding of how the 'ancients' viewed magic. But, if you're decoding that right, the nuances imply that while it would talk to the Oracle, it wouldn't be loyal puppet or an extension of the oracle. That is already included in the price, and while the Oracle has been a bit of a bitch, she has been honest with you.

[Sallin_Kari]

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Fair enough.

Also, Talren's ancient isn't as good as it could be, considering his knowledge comes from Loren who's probably the most fluent speaker of it excluding the Oracle herself.

I'm liking the independent functionality, especially if it is already included, but I still have some more questions, [Would you mind elaborating on gestation capable, fabrication interface, and especially combat capable, as I recall part of the reason this module is so expensive over a basic observer device is it has weapons for self defense.]

[porne]

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I figure that Ancient, particularly what the oracle uses, is likely a mix of 'common' ancient for conversing and both legalese and science/engineering/magic jargon. While Loren has a good base for the legalese and philosophy, she's lacking some of the fundamental aspects that the more scientific approach would get her. This particular instance is the legal 'autonomous' and computational 'autonomous' overlapping and presenting a rather confusing concept to Loren's memories. Talren actually has a better grasp of the concept of a golem with a mind of its own than Loren has, who has never been exposed to the concept of making an intelligent life form with spellcraft.

[Gestation capability: can gestate a humanoid sized spawn to full growth. Can also extract if desired. Integrated sensors would create maximum resolution observation possible. Large variety of female source material available.] A new light magic shows up, showing a series of faces of who you can only assume women who made a trade with the Oracle. You're surprised when both Loren and Theresa are both listed fairly high on 'potential value'. There's a wide variety of other species as well, but seeing your former face listed...

[Fabrication interface: the drone can use standard fabricators/forges/looms assuming standardized interface is within physical parameters. Note: per resource requirements, spell forms will need to be purchased separately or taught externally.] The way 'physical parameters' is spoken makes you think that some kind of weird spiritual interface would be beyond it, but from what you've seen so far of this world, nothing like that is out there. Your own private crystal smith wouldn't be bad.

[Combat suite: dedicated combat capabilities above and beyond basic defenses and short range teleport systems.] A familiar set of spells, reminiscent of a sword and shield appear in the robots hands, as well as what appears to be a sword summoned purely of magma and the ability to throw fire from her hands?

[Sallin_Kari]

I suppose it makes sense that both Loren and Theresa are there, as I already knew they gave part of their eggs over to the Oracle, but that's... No let's not dwell on it. The combat suite is very useful though. No reason why I would want to skimp on that...

That leaves the fabrication interface as the least useful as there are plenty of smiths in Theresa's employ, but I do have money to spend... First thing first though, [How much would a high grade fabricator cost me? And what are the differences between a fabricator, forge, and loom?]

[porne]

[High grade fabrication unit similar to Oracle ones will cost approximately 15 million credits. Basic capability is only 1 million, however advanced control mechanisms are necessary. System could produce other high grade fabrication systems. System can alter magical resonance. System can alter elemental composition by*] the next part... doesn't make sense, something about adding parts while stabilizing? Still the cost is... staggering. You recall it referred to the previous fabricator that was purchased as a 'mid grade' and it cost thousands. The current ones time allotment is almost entirely consumed making more fabricators, usually 'grade 1' fabricators that create no detectable flaws in what 'they' create. Victoria actually used it to make the fabricator that makes fabricators that make the common magma crystals, hence they're commonness. Even so, the ability to alter magical resonance? Loren's memories dredge up something about the hunters guild and why they pay so much for the crystal impregnated bones of monsters.

[Nomenclature is adopted. Fabricator is proper term, forge and loom are derivative functionalities to reduce resource expenditure. A forge can form spell crystal and will be permanently shaped to handle that spell. A loom weaves flexible crystal strands and can encode spells into the crystals. A fabricator can do both, but often design trade offs can be used to maintain approximate quality level.] That seems familiar. Some of the really big crystals they make wouldn't fit on a fabrication platform, so it sort of makes sense that they can build one that might not be better, but specializes in making the absolutely massive air magic crystals that seem to be the backbone of their navy/airforce.

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So, as I've tried to explain while not fully explaining here, the 'high grade' unit can do all the things, including julliane fries. It's also why I set the price at such an absurd level, so Talren doesn't decide to retire on his mountain of fabricated platinum.

This is one of the other events that led to the rebellion btw. One of the families (who will be coming up relatively soon) that made ship board weapons, essentially made the half dozen different types of magma weapons. Victoria, while doing some research, realized that she could condense several functions into one crystal (which is why they can spray fragments, throw globs, squirt a stream etc). The family, seeing their cash cow threatened, attempted to exert economic pressure on Loren. Loren's stance on telling her family members to back off for some other families' financial gain was 'go fuck yourself'. When the family wouldn't let it go and helped start/fund the rebellion, Loren/Theresa (haven't decided who) had Victoria build an automatic machine that builds automatic machines that produce these multipurpose magma weapons and started selling them to every country. So that family effectively had their entire economic gravy train gutted in a matter of months, and had to retreat to their family holdings in the Empire. This also served as a warning/threat to anyone else about pissing Loren off.

[Sallin_Kari]

The hell kind of cost is that? And she... it is going off about stuff I don't understand or care about. Shaking my head I get back on topic, [I'll take the mobile observer with gestation capabilities and a combat suite... Oh, she... it? can be upgraded later if need I assume.] There doesn't seem to be a need to have personal fabricator if I'm still stuck to the same as what everyone else uses, which means I don't need a personal crystal smith either. May be useful, but so can liquid capital.

[porne]

[Later upgrade potential is an option.] The oracle tells you, finalizing most of it. [Desirable breeding material selection?] The same list from before goes up, with a large number of variants, although only something like ten slots are available. Of course, you could probably get that done later as well. Still, the fact that Loren and Theresa's faces are up there is something you may not want to inform Theresa of just yet. Or perhaps to get her permission, the idea of handing over your seed to possibly create who knows how many children was something you weren't willing to do, and while both Loren and Theresa did so for the benefit of their nation, it still feels a bit...

[Sallin_Kari]

I'm certainly not going to use Theresa's eggs without her permission... Still, Loren is me, so I do have the right to use those... And for some reason I just can't not do it. As for the others, I scroll through the list and pick some that catch my fancy.

[porne]

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I'll leave that open so we can choose them at a later date depending on what you're in the mood for.

Anything else you're concerned with?

[Request protocol accepted. Fabrication should be completed within 10 days.] The Oracle tells you. It will be another few hours before the elves are done with their broods. Jillian is busy likely breaking the bank giving herself magma claws or whatever else someone like her thinks she should have. Judith is ready to come back with you though, and she leans on your shoulder, dragging one of your hands down to stroke her pregnant belly.

[Sallin_Kari]

[Will we have to return or it is possible to deliver it,] I ask. We quite possibly will have to return in a week, but unless we're planning on bumming around for three days, we have no reason to be in the area, so that would be inconvenient. Other then that, I don't really see anything more to do.

[porne]

[It will deliver itself.] The oracle confirms. [Return in seven days to take ownership of the transuniversal portal device.] Should probably schedule that with Theresa. Other than Judith hugging your side, there's not much else to do, and you can return to the ship.

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Did you want a time skip? Next 'event' is planned in about three days and another the following morning.

[Sallin_Kari]

I return the hug with Judith, keeping an eye on her to see if she needs help due to her belly. As soon as I return, I let Theresa know about the return trip, adding that if necessary I can just fly here as I know where it is. And once that done, and we're underway, it's time to fill in mom.

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Sure, though he wants to talk with his mom as soon as they leave the ground, so probably after that.

[porne]

Judith doesn't seem to mind you helping her, but it's more an excuse to get you to touch her. She doesn't have any issues with the weight, although she seems to be a bit unused to being so large. Theresa makes a note that she'll send the yacht back with a small ship for Jillian to return with if and when she's ready. Otherwise, there's little else you can think of until it's time to converse with your mother. As you trigger the spell, it takes her a bit to connect and she's dropping in and out, like she's doing other things between talking to you. You do recall that she's no longer panicked and is likely not distorting time to speak with you as she was when you first did this. Given the Oracle's reaction to you pulling on the string, it's possible this is something that reveals her location. You didn't think of that. It's not something she would tell you about either. How much do you tell her?

[Sallin_Kari]

I leave out the parts of my changed biology as well as the many pregnancies resulting from it and the whole issue with Laura, but otherwise I bring her to speed with the Oracle, including my suspicions of her as well that I'm putting them aside for now, and the strange magical creatures that live here.

[porne]

"That sounds like good hunting grounds. But the plan is for seven days your time? That gives me six months. I will see what I can do..." Each sentence seems to come from a slightly different day, but the thought process is fairly consistent. With your plans made with your mother, you can continue to converse with her, or you can end the link and turn the ship around to go pick up the elves and your small brood of children.

[Sallin_Kari]

"Are you planning something?" I inquire, more then slightly curious at what she's getting at.

[porne]

"Yes. I found something interesting. A prison for our kind created by the humans. I will create the launching spell. You make sure the receiving spell is ready in seven days. Signal me when it is ready."

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You will never guess what I have planned to happen in seven days!

[Sallin_Kari]

Anger boils up in me as I recall exactly why I was so hesitant around these people. With that I decide to assure mom that these humans are far kinder then those we're use to.

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An explosion of dragonborn into the world?