Daggat and the crew gathered around the small building where the altar was kept. It was early morning. A few dozen humans milled about, soaking up the healing effect of the bonfire.

Willow and the others were talking to humans, getting their sides of the events. They wanted a full picture of the last few day's events.

"It's a tad… small," Daggat said.

"Would be crowded," Anath said.

"We could go one at a time?" Hunter suggested.

Daggat shook his head, "We've been split up too often. We're going to finish it as a party. Hunter, Klaw. Tear it down."

It didn't take long. The building was old and simple. Little more than sticks and mud. They cleared away the debris and scattered the skulls, leaving the altar open to the air.

"What are you doing?" asked a voice. Pat watched from a short distance, a scowl on her face.

Daggat gave her a predatory grin, "We're going to take the altar."

"Like hell you are." She took a few steps forward, then hesitated.

"We really are. Do you want to try to stop us?" Zuss said.

"It's the center of our faith," Pat said shakily.

"Oh, well in that case-" Daggat began, "Oh, wait. I don't care. Look, your people are mostly dead. Ketil can't take us. We're in charge now, and we want the altar."

"I should have never have vouched for you." Pat shook with anger.

"Pat, I'm sorry, but… he's made up his mind. For what it is worth, we never came here to cause trouble." Hunter said, kneeling to her height, "All that has happened was because of the crone and the coming threat."

"You all killed our protectors. NOT the crone. You should have been the ones to fall." Tears began dripping down her face.

Daggat rolled his eyes, and he boomed "Hey, Keaton, come get this woman before she hurts herself."

The hearth tender looked tired, but he quickly took her away, speaking softly to her.

"Poor woman," Anath said.

"Yeah, life sucks. Now, ALTAR!" Daggat opened the bag of larvae. They had chewed a hole through the bag and it was a pain to recollect them. "Hey. Wake up."

The altar did nothing.

"How do we… work it?" Klaw asked.

"Do we give it a coin?" Zuss said.

Daggat threw a coin at it. Nothing happened.

"WAKE UP YOU STUPID MONSTER!" Elyndris yelled at it.

Then, the altar shifted. Its effigies both moved and stayed still. It took the form of a warg from the waist up. Each body part seemingly made of bone.

"What do you want?!" It growled.

Daggat blinked in surprise, "Morning. You've been watching what's going on?"

"I have been at rest." It noticed Zuss, "Ah… little predator. We meet again."

Zuss waved at it.

"I'll catch you up, real quick like. Zuss said you had an interest in our exploits. Mary, the crone who claimed to be your altar keeper, we killed her. We slew the protectors of this town. Slaughtered dozens of goblins, killed a big bear monster, defeated a paladin, and befriended your true altar keeper."

"All impressive deeds. You speak the truth," The altar spoke, "Where is the keeper?"

"He refuses to come into town to see you. He's abandoned you. Is Bobby truly the keeper you want?" Daggat summoned the spear with the crone's head attached, for emphasis.

"I sense you speak the truth as well." It growled, "What has become of him?"

"He lives in the trees, raising larvae. He has no interest in you."

"Then I release the coward." It faced Zuss, looming over her, "You have failed your quest, little one."

"Wait! What? We brought you news of him! We found him." Zuss snarled.

"You were to bring him to me."

Daggat waved a hand admissibly, "Whatever, it's just one quest reward. Since you are here, would you kindly assist us with a little ritual? We would like to sacrifice monsters to you."

"No."

"Why not!?"

"I require a keeper."

"Orc shit! The questing altar didn't need one."

"I do not know this altar, but if it granted you quests, then its keeper is alive and well."

The tree. It must be the keeper.

"Well… we plan to move you to our manor. How does one become a keeper?"

"We simply strike an accord. If I deem them worthy."

"And what is involved? What do you receive?"

"A keeper of an Altar of Sahrzuel would gain access to all altar menus. They may spend tokens to purchase boons and benefits for the community in which it resides."

"Really? That's… another system to learn. Great. Well, I-" Daggat hesitated. He was about to request to become the keeper. But, he had a gut feeling that it would be better if he was a keeper of a different altar. Perhaps the questing altar. He turned to his companions, "Anyone fancy being an Altar Keeper?"

"No thanks. Too much work." Klaw said.

"I would never work with an angel," hissed Elyndris.

"I'll do it if no one wants to," Hunter suggested.

"No, that one is too… tame." The altar grumbled. Hunter looked a tad embarrassed. "What about the little predator?"

All eyes turned to Zuss.

"Me?" She asked.

"Sure, why not?" Daggat said.

"Ooh, I bet you'd make a great keeper!" Anath said.

"I will grant you a gift, as is customary." The Altar's jowls quivered.

"I… guess. Okay." Zuss said.

"Then, we come to an agreement. For you, my ally." The altar's paw seemed to twist in on itself. Then it presented a glowing potion seemingly out of nowhere.

"What is this?" Zuss took the potion.

"Biotrait potion. The customary gift is the Ichor of the Beast, but you are already a monster."

"Ah… thanks. Klaw?" She tossed it to him.

"Really?" He asked.

She shrugged, "You don't have a biotrait. Can we do the ritual now? The one that gives us a free upgrade."

"As long as you have the sacrifice. I see plenty of humans to choose from." It growled.

"Hold on, before we do that. I am contractually obligated to ask you if you know a way to return an untethered to life." Daggat said.

"I know nothing of the untethered. You must speak to an Altar of Mihr."

"Great, thanks. How does this work?" Daggat brandished a larva.

The Altar growled, "a simple larva? Pathetic… but technically acceptable. Devour it in my presence. It is enough."

Daggat shrugged, then swallowed the larva whole.

[You have devoured - Larva, level 2. Sahrazuel accepts your sacrifice.]

One by one, the rest of the part did the same. Anath hesitated, but she, too, devoured a larva. She bit it with her fangs, waited a moment, then seemed to drink the larva from the inside out.

Everyone stared at the look of bliss on Anath's face. She blushed a deep red when she noticed.

"What?" She said, pointing her nose to the air, "I can eat however I want to."

"Can I try it?" Asked Zuss.

Anath handed over the half-drained larva with a coy smile. Zuss lapped at it experimentally before retching and spitting it out. Klaw burst out laughing. Even Hunter chuckled.

"How do you drink that?"

Anath just shrugged.

Daggat let the satisfaction flow through him. They had completed their set goal. Well, one of them. A side tangent, really. Still, they had done it. Now, the next biotrait purchased should come with a free mutation.

"Alright! Upgrades time. Everyone, to status void." Daggat said.

Each naturally took their position in a circle. The same order that they generally sat in when eating together or when Daggat talked to the group.

"I know what I plan to purchase. Does anyone need any help?"

Anath raised a hand. "Umm… I'm not really sure what I should get."

"Then let's start with you." She moved her stat window so everyone could see. "Let's see… you have a biotrait. That's good. To use the boon, we'd need to buy something new."

The assistants scrolled through her stats, with Spider taking the head.

"New Genesis options, yes yes. Biological immortality-"

"What!?" Daggat almost screamed. IMMORTALITY is a biotrait?

"It only means she will not age. It's hardly immortality."

"Still, that's insane," Daggat said.

"Should probably wait a while. You are still young. Maybe pick it up after you've matured." Elyndris suggested.

Daggat grumbled. HE wanted immortality. At least he knew it was an option. "Elyndris, do we know what gives it?"

"Umm… I don't know. Elves, I think. Which makes sense, she is an elf now."

"I'm a what?" Anath asked.

"An elf. You can tell by the pointy ears."

Anath poked her ears. "Huh. So, arachnes are elves?"

"Maybe it's like how bugbears and goblins are both goblinoids?" Klaw added.

Daggat shrugged, "Maybe, Spider, anything else interesting?"

"Yes, yes. Lots and lots."

"I have a suggestion." The Assistant chimed in. "Strength Infusion. I believe it will allow her to infuse various parts of her body with strength essence. Consider, what happens when you infuse razor-thin webbing with strength essence?"

"I like it… Anath, what do you think?"

"Imagine what kind of fabric I could make from it too," Anath said. "I like it."

They discussed a few other options. An aura of strength was available, as a few spider-related options, the possibility of wings. In the end, they decided on Strength Infusion. Once selected, she was prompted to upgrade it. Quick infusion, External infusion, and Override Essence. Increase the speed at which she could infuse parts of her body, infuse objects she touched, or replace essence infusion with strength essence. The latter would only be useful with external infusion.

Quick Infusion was the ultimate choice. With it, she was able to infuse her webbing as quickly as she made it.

"Alright! Who's next?" Daggat asked. No one said anything, "Ennie Minnie Minny- Hunter. You're up."

"Okay! I have lots of points. Four."

"You said you had a plan?" Klaw said.

"Yup! Devour Essence! Got it from my core. I can eat magic and convert it into hunger essence."

The group gave an appropriate amount of oohs and ahs.

"That's not all," he continued, "I have the biotrait Gorger. It says the more I devour, the stronger I become."

"You think… magic would work?" Daggat asked skeptically.

"It SAYS devour essence. Devour." Hunter huffed.

"Makes sense to me," Zuss said.

"Elyndris? Any input?" Daggat asked.

"If I had shoulders, I would shrug."

"I say do it! If it doesn't work, you can just eat a lot." Anath said.

Hunter nodded and made the appropriate choice. His options for upgrades were Deep Draw, Selective Hunger, and Quick Digestion. Deep Draw allowed him to devour magic in a greater range, Selective Hunger allowed him to choose essence types to ignore, and Quick Digestion converted the essence into hunger essence faster. He decided on Selective Hunger.

"I have enough to get the apex. Should I? I can do it for Gorger or Devour Essence." Hunter asked.

"What're Gorger upgrades?"

"Extended Feast, which makes it last longer, and Large Feast, which makes it stronger."

"Which do you like more?"

"Hmm… Gorger makes me stronger. But, I want to help you guys. So, maybe Devour Essence so I can make enemies weaker?"

"What about Spellbrand? We need to find out what it does." Elyndris said.

"Yeah, how does it work?" Zuss asked.

"Well, I think I can cast it. I've got an image in my brain. But I don't know what it does. And if it came from oni… I don't think it will be good."

"Cast it!" Klaw cheered.

"But, I don't want to hurt anyone."

"Eh, everyone's already hurt. Just… aim it up, if you can. And there ain't too many people around us. I want to see it too" Daggat said.

"Well, alright. Everyone back up."

Hunter stood and took a few steps back. He lifted his arms and focused for a moment. It took almost a minute, but suddenly the faint outline of a spell construct appeared in front of him. It lasted only an instant before the spell was cast, but Daggat could already tell it was incredibly complicated.

The wind sucked towards Hunter. It was strong enough that Daggat had to brace himself. Then, Hunter slowly moved his arms. The wind followed the motions, as though he was controlling an invisible ball of wind. Daggat watched as the ambient essence in the air reacted to the spell, drawing into it. He had a curious look on his face as he instinctually understood how the spell worked. He pushed the spell towards the bonfire. The flame seemed to be sucked into it, forming a ball of flame. The Oni continued to move his arms about, guiding the ball of flame and wind, before pushing the flame back into the pile of fuel.

Hunter released the spell, gasping. "That, uh, is hard to control. Ooh, I got a feat. Fledging mage."

"What a complex spell! Far beyond what I can do." Elyndris said, "How does it work."

The humans were speechless. Many of them fled once the fire began to move. But, they still kept their distance.

"When I cast it, it asked for a name. Dance of Wind and Flame. It allows me to move wind and fire at the same time."

"You know, Hunter. Sometimes, your friendly, harmless nature makes me very, very sad." Daggat said. "What about the spellbrands upgrades?"

"I've already read the upgrades," The Assistant said, "it seems the upgrades are not for the spell itself but for the concept of spellbrands. He can make them easier to cast, gain another spell, or make his spell brands more powerful."

"I'd say focus on it if I didn't know you'd only use it to light fires. Go for Devour Essence. Then you can power your spell."

Hunter nodded and made the required purchases.

"Huh. The apex says the range and speed of the devour are greatly affected. It also says that my will is five higher for the purpose of taking someone's essence. Does will matter?" Hunter scratched his head.

"Yup, will is important to casters," came another voice. Ivory. "What was that spell?"

"Oh, Hunter has a spellbrand from evolving. We were experimenting. Tell us more about that." Daggat said as he left the status void.

"Well, there's a knack to it. Will determines how strong of a mental grip you have on magic."

"I've had my essence drawn without my consent before. Will didn't seem to do anything."

"Oh, there's a trick to it. If you feel your magic being used, envision it being pulled back. You'll get a hang of it."

"Interesting…" Daggat looked at Elyndris. "Guess you have to ask, now. Once we figure out how to do that."

"Bah, as if your will could match mine anyway."

"What are you all doing?" Ivory asked.

"Spending biotraits," Klaw said.

"Together?"

"Clearly," Zuss said.

"Why?"

"Because… we're a team?" Anath said.

"Oh, I guess that makes sense," Ivory said.

"Is there a problem?" Daggat asked.

"No, it's just… not very common. Folk tend to keep their upgrades close to their chest."

"Well, we don't hide anything from each other. And we help each other make decisions too." Hunter said.

"Just… hope none of you ever turn on each other, is all I'm saying. I'll leave you to it."

Daggat's eye twitched. She didn't understand what makes a party truly great. Her loss.

"Alright. Who's next?" Daggat asked.

Daggat

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True Name: Daggat Soul: Monster

Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size] Genbloom: goblin [ +2 Str, +2 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Scavenger; Small Size]

Base size: Small [Largest Size: Goblin]

Monster Level: 14

Attributes (0/10)(base growth, +5; Devotion, +1; growth potions, +4): Strength: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +2; Devotion +1) Dexterity: 11 (Base 9; Class/Genesis +2;) Constitution: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +2; Growth +1) Intelligence: 20 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +1; Growth +2; Variant +10) Will: 10 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +1; Growth +1) Charm: 16 (Base 8, Growth +8)

Feats: True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks. Mighty Intellect - Raise Intelligence base to 15. Reward: +1 Skill point. Fledgling Alchemist - Successfully brew an alchemical potion. Reward: Alchemy skill. System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill.

This content has been misappropriated from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Devotion [Layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Usurper - Slay a previous or current party leader. Reward: One level in Party Leader. Touch of Death - Perform two of the following: die and return to life, survive an untethered's life - draining attack, or perform the rite of Mihr. Reward: Death sight. Reborn by Fire - Remain immersed in flame for a full day. Reward: Fire Core. Devilishly Charming - Raise charm base to 15. Reward: Party Leader skill.

Skills(0/5)(Mortal Level, 0, Devotion, +2; Mighty Intellect, +1; Skill Potions, +2): Alchemy: 1 [Source: Fledgling Alchemist] System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] System Assistant: 2 [Perk: Semi-sentience] SP SPENT = 2 [Synergy]Mind Codex: 1 --Mental Notes: 1 SP SPENT = 1 --Copy Tome: 1 (Natural skill: Literacy) SP SPENT = 1 Party Leader: 2 [Source: Usurper,Devilishly Charming; Perk: Party Loot] Lunge: 1 (Natural skill: Spearmanship) SP SPENT = 1

Notable Natural Skills: Literacy: Apprentice Spearmanship: Apprentice Acrobatics: Apprentice

Biotraits (3/14) (Monster Level, +13; Devotion, +1):

Regenisis: Goblin; BP SPENT = 1

Inherited Biotraits: Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin] Enhanced Night Vision [Source: Gremlin] Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin] Scavenger [Source: goblin]

Standard Biotraits: [Synergy]Temperature Resistant Skin --Fire Resistant Skin; BP SPENT = 1 --Cold Resistant Skin; BP SPENT = 1

[Synergy]Beguiling Presence --Hypnotic Gaze [Mutations: Dominating Gaze, Mesmerizing Gaze] BP SPENT = 3 --Hypervocal Cords [Mutations: Beguiling Voice] BP SPENT = 2 [Synergy]Second Sight --Aura Sight [Mutations: Ambient Aura Sense] BP SPENT =2 --Death Sight [Mutations: Death Gaze; Source: Touch of Death] BP SPENT =1

Core Biotraits: Core: Fire [Source: Reborn by Fire]

Other: Variant: +10 Intelligence; Enhanced vocabulary Skill potions used: 2/5 Growth potions used: 2/5

Anath

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True Name: Anathema Soul: Monster/Mortal

Genseed: Human [ 3 Str, 3 Dex, 3 Con, 3 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Standard Size] Full Growth Bonus: +2 skill points Genbloom: Arachne [ +4 Dex, +4 Cha; Standard Size, Integrated Spinnerets, Extra Limbs; Standard Size]

Base size: Standard [Largest Size: Human]

Monster Level: 7 Berserker Level: 7 [+3 Str, Dex Con, -1 Int, Wil, Cha; Berserker's rage, Great Vitality]

Attributes (0/6)(Base Growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 12 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3; Growth +1) Dexterity: 15 (Base 8; Class/Genesis, +7) Constitution: 13 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3; Growth, +2) Intelligence: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis -1; Growth +2; Devotion +1) Will: 7 (Base 8; Class/Genesis -1) Charm: 11 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +3)

Feats: True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks. System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Overwhelming Power - Artificially raise strength by 20 points. Reward: Strength Core. Mighty Alacrity - Raise Dexterity base to 15. Reward: Improved Balance Biotrait.

Skills(0/10) (Mortal level, +6; Devotion, +2; Human, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] System Assistant: 1 SP SPENT =1 Natural Skill Boosts: Survival (1) SP SPENT =1 Savage Legs: 1 (Natural Skill: Savagery) SP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Berserker's Spirit: 1 --[Synergy]Warrior's Spirit: 1 ----Burst of Strength: (Ability Skill: Strength 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1 ----Burst of Alacrity: (Ability Skill: Dexterity 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1 ----Burst of Vitality: (Ability Skill: Constitution 5) 1 SP SPENT = 1 --Berserker's Rage: 1 [Source: Berserker] Purge Poison: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Great Vitality: 1 [Source: Berserker] Blood Rhythm: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Charged Slash: 1 (Natural Skill: Swordsmanship) SP SPENT = 1 Enhanced Harvest: 1 (Natural Skill: Survival) SP SPENT = 1

Notable Natural Skills: Survival: Apprentice Savagery: Apprentice Swordsmanship: Apprentice

Biotraits [0/7](Monster Level +6; Devotion, +1):

Regenisis: Arachne; BP SPENT = 1

Inherited Biotraits: Venomous Mandibles [Source: Variant] [Structural] Multi-eye [Source] --Night Vision BP SPENT = 1 Integrated Spinnerets [Source: Arachne] [Structural] Extra Limbs (Arachnid) [Source: Variant] [Structural] Extra Limbs (Arachnid) [Source: Variant [Structural] Extra Limbs (Humanoid) [Source: Arachne]

Standard Biotraits: Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Vile Concoction] BP SPENT = 1 [Modifier]Hardened Chitin [Affects: Arachnid limbs, exoskeleton] BP SPENT = 1 Exoskeleton BP SPENT = 1 Multidextrous BP SPENT = 1

Core Biotraits: Core: Strength [Source: Overwhelming Strength] Infuse Essence [Mutations: Quick Infusion(Boon)] BP SPENT = 1

Notable Gear: Blade of the Dessert Flower

Other: Variant: Arachnid Traits

Klaw

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True Name: Klaw Soul: Mortal/Monster

Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size] Genbloom: Bugbear [ +3 Str, +1 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Rough Fur; Small Size]

Base size: Standard [Largest Size: Bugbear; Mighty Strength]

Monster Level: 8 Paladin Level: 6 [+2 Str, +2 Con, +2 Wil; Smite, Righteous Aura]

Attributes (0/6)(base growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 22 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +5; Growth +6, Ability Boost +2; Belt of Last Stand +1) Dexterity: 10 (Base 9, Class/Genesis +1) Constitution: 14 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +4; Devotion +1; Belt of Last Stand +1) Intelligence: 8 (Base 7, Class/Genesis +1) Will: 11 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +3) Charm: 8 (Base 8, Class/Genesis +0)

Feats: System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [Layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Mighty Strength - Raise Strength base to 15. Reward: Size increase Arsonist - Slay over twenty enemies with one flame. Reward: Flame Affinity skill. Life Eater - Ritualistically eat fifty hearts. Reward: Beast Core Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura

Skills(1/7)(Class, +5; Devotion, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] Burst of Strength: 1 (Ability Skill: Strength 5) SP SPENT = 1 Flame Affinity: 1 [Source: Arsonist] Smite: 1 [Source: Paladin] Wind Slash: 1 (Natural Skill: Swordsmanship) SP SPENT = 1 Savage Attacks: 1 (Natural Skill: Savagery) SP SPENT = 1 Aura of Protection: 2 [Perk: Righteous Retaliation] SP SPENT = 2 Righteous Aura: 1 [Source: Paladin] Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]

Notable Natural Skills: Savagery: Apprentice Swordsmanship: Apprentice Bodybuilding: Apprentice

Ability Boosts: Strength (+2; Natural Skill: Bodybuilding) SP SPENT = 1

Biotraits (1/9)(Monster Level +7; Devotion +1; Potion +1):

Regenisis: Bugbear; BP SPENT = 1

Inherited Biotraits: Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin] Enhanced Night Vision [Source: Gremlin] Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin] Rough Fur [Mutations: Insulating Fur; Source: Bugbear]

Standard Biotraits: Claws [Mutations: Forged, Retractable] BP SPENT = 3 [Modifier] Dense Muscle Fibers BP SPENT = 1 [Modifier] Dense Bone BP SPENT = 1 Cardiovascular Control BP SPENT = 1 Beast Core [Source: Life Eater]

Notable Gear: Belt of Last Stand

Elyndris

Spoiler

True Name: Elyndris Soul: Monster

Genseed: Larva [ 1 Str, 1 Dex, 1 Con, 1 Int, 1 Wil, 1 Cha; minuscule Size] — Full Growth Bonus: +1 to all attributes, +6 growth points, +1 biotrait

Base size: Minuscule [Largest Size: Larva]

Monster Level: 14

Attributes (0/12)(Base growth, +5; Larva, +6; Devotion, +1):

Strength: 10 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +3; Devotion, +1)

Dexterity: 8 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +1)

Constitution: 8 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +1)

Intelligence: 15 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0; growth, +8)

Will: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0)

Charm: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0)

Feats:

True Angel - Encounter a true angel. Reward: Skill choice unlocks. System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Blasphemy - Blaspheme the angels. Reward: A curse upon you. Mighty Intellect - Raise Intelligence base to 15. Reward: +1 Skill point. Fledgling Mage - Successfully cast a spell. Reward: Spellcraft skill.

Skills (0/3) (Mortal Levels, +0; Devotion, +2; Mighty Intellect, +1): Burst of Strength: 1 (Ability Skill: Strength 5) SP SPENT = 1 Pounce: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Construct Capacity: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Spellcraft: 1 [Source: Fledgling Mage]

Biotraits (1/15)(Monster Level, +13; Devotion, +1; Larva, +1):

Jaws BP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Thaumic Sense --Enhanced Touch [Mutations: Tremor Sense] BP SPENT = 2

--Magic Sense [Mutations: Refined Sense] BP SPENT = 2 [Structural] Complex organs BP SPENT = 1 [Structural] Limbs (Simple) BP SPENT = 1

--Lesser Wings BP SPENT = 1 Disease Resistance [Source: Vile Concoction] [Modifier] Force Distributing Flesh BP SPENT = 1 Metamorphosis [Mutations: Swift Change, Extra Form, Rebirth; Apex Reached] BP SPENT = 5

Known Magical Components: Engines: Force, Energy, Beam Drives: Focus

Notable Gear: 3 Refresh Pills

Other:

Curse: Ungenesis

Zuss

Spoiler

True Name: Zuss Soul: Monster

Genseed: gremlin [ 3 Str, 4 Dex, 3 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Regenerating Teeth, Rot Resistance; Tiny Size] Genbloom: hobgoblin [ +1 Str, +3 Dex, +2 Con, +1 Int, +1 Wil; Nimble Fingers; Small Size]

Base Size: Small [Largest Size: Hobgoblin]

Monster Level: 14

Attributes (0/6) (base growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +1; Growth +1) Dexterity: 16 (Base 9; Class/Genesis +3; Growth +4) Constitution: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +2;) Intelligence: 8 (Base 7; Class/Genesis, +1) Will: 10 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +1; Growth +1) Charm: 9 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +0; Devotion, +1)

Feats: System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Mighty Alacrity - Raise Dexterity base to 15. Reward: Improved Balance Biotrait. Shadow Born - Remain in complete darkness for a full week. Reward: Shadow Core.

Skills(0/2) (Mortal Level, +0; Devotion, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] Deep Shadows: 1 (Natural Skill: Stealth) SP SPENT = 1 Path Finding [Type: Climbing]: 1 (Natural Skill: Climb) SP SPENT = 1 Spellcraft: 1 [Source: Fledgling Mage]

Notable Natural Skills: Stealth: Apprentice Climb: Apprentice Rope-weapon: Apprentice Daggers: Apprentice

Biotraits (2/14) (Monster Level, +13; Devotion, +1):

Inherited biotraits: Regenerating Teeth [Source: Gremlin] Enhanced Night Vision [Mutations: Dark Vision, Magnified Vision, Heat Vision; Apex reached; Source: Gremlin] BP SPENT = 4 Disease Resistance [Mutations: Rot Resistance; Source: Gremlin] Nimble Hands (below)

Standard Biotraits: [Synergy]Improved Body Control [Mutations: Autonomous Reflex] BP SPENT = 1 --Improved Balance [Source: Mighty Alacrity] --Improved Nerve Conduction BP SPENT = 1 --Improved flexibility BP SPENT = 1 [Synergy]Nimble Hands and Feet [Mutations: Mighty Grip] BP SPENT = 1 --Nimble hands [Source: Hobgoblin] --Prehensile Feet BP SPENT = 1 Cold Resistant Skin BP SPENT = 1 Enhanced Visual Acuity BP SPENT = 1 Shadow Core [Source: Shadow Born] Shadow Smith BP SPENT = 1

Notable Gear: Blade of a Thousand Screams Knife of the Traveler Mana Crystal Set Tiara

Hunter

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True Name: Hunter Soul: Mortal/Monster

Genseed: Ogre [ 8 Str, 2 Dex, 6 Con, 2 Int, 3 Wil, 3 Cha; Ogre's curse; Standard Size] —Full Growth Bonus: Size Increase, Ogres Curse Genbranch: Oni [+2 Str, Con, Wil, Int; Spellbrand; Gorger; Large size]

Base Size: Small [Largest Size: Hobgoblin]

Hearth Tender Level: 8 [+1 Str, +1 Con, +4 Wil; Invoke Torch, Hearth Fire] Monster Level: 6 [Source: Ichor of the Beast]

Attributes (0/6) (Growth, +5; Devotion, +1): Strength: 16 (Base 13; Class/Genesis +3) Dexterity: 7 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +0) Constitution: 15 (Base 11; Genesis +3; Devotion, +1) Intelligence: 11 (Base 7; Class/Genesis +2, Growth +2) Will: 17 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +6; Growth +3) Charm: 8 (Base 8; Class/Genesis +0)

Feats: System Knowledge - Discover the system. Reward: System Aptitude skill. Devotion [layered feats] - Offer a prayers to Sahrzuel, Ithrenial, Mythraziel, Vaelion, and Zenthaviel. Reward: Experience gain, +2 skill points, +1 random ability, +1 growth point, +1 biotrait. Vile Concoction - Willing drink a diseased brew. Reward: Disease Resistance. Slayer - Slay an unnatural creature with a sacred attack. Reward: Bounty Hunter Unshakable Will - Raise Will base to 15. Reward: Fearless skill Gluttonous Feast - Devour ten appropriate large meals in one day. Reward: Hunger Core Mighty Constitution - Raise Constitution base to 15. Reward: Disease Resistance biotrait Mighty Strength [Pending] - Raise Strength base to 15. Reward: Size increase Aura Master - Obtain two different sources of an aura. Reward: Condense Aura Fledgling Mage - Successfully cast a spell. Reward: Spellcraft skill.

Skills (0/9) (Class Level, +7, Devotion, +2): System Aptitude: 1 [Source: System Knowledge] Invoke Torch: 2 [Source: Hearth Tender; Perks: Mighty Torch] SP SPENT = 1 Hearth Fire: 2 [Source: Hearth Tender; Perks: Healing Warmth] SP SPENT = 1 Sacred Flame: 2 [Perks: Debilitating Warmth] SP SPENT = 2 Encompassing Warmth: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Brilliant Bash: 2 [Perks: Hearth Flame] SP SPENT = 2 Bounty Hunter: 1 [Source: Slayer] Seek: 1 (Ability Skill: Will 10) SP SPENT = 1 Fearless: 1 [Source: Unshakeable Will] Peaceful Presence: 1 SP SPENT = 1 Condense Aura: 1 [Source: Aura Master]

Notable Natural Skills: Healing: Apprentice Cooking: Apprentice

Biotraits (3/6) (Monster Level +5; Devotion, +1):

Inherited Biotraits: Gorger [Source: Oni; Mutations: Soul Food ] BP SPENT = 1 Spellbrand (Dance of Wind and Flame) [Source: Oni]

Standard Biotraits: Disease Resistance [Source: Vile Concoction; Mutations: Rot Resistance, Plague Resistance] BP SPENT = 1

Core Biotraits: Core: Hunger [Source: Gluttonous Feast] Devour Essence [Mutations: Selective Hunger (Boon), Deep Draw, Quick Digestion; Apex Reached] BP SPENT = 4

Other: Curse: Ogre Curse Boot of Rashail, level 2

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