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Chapter 8 by RivoCarnelian
Which Path do you choose?
The Corruptor
After a moment's thought you decide that the subtle approach is the safest, and most likely to result in a long un-life, rather than perishing at the hands of vengeful adventurers, and select the first option.
With your choice you feel another rush, the sensation of power making you giddy with its intensity, and you know you want to feel this sensation again and again. You open up your stat menu to see what benefits your choice has brought you.
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Greater Dusk-wraith
Race: Incorporeal Undead (Gloom Subtype)
Class: Corruptor
Level: 13
STR: 15
DEX: 70
CON: 20
APP: 10
CHA: 40
WIS: 40
INT: 50
HP: 60
MP: 230
###RACE ABILITIES
Incorporeal
You cannot be harmed by normal weapons
Undead
You are immune to charm effects. Healing effects inflict damage*
Advanced Gloom Subtype
You are immune to magical attacks below level 25. Attacks from weapons or spells with the Sun-Blessed type ignore this immunity however and deal 1.5x damage
*This weakness is superseded by immunities conferred by the Gloom Subtype
###CLASS ABILITIES
Touch of Madness
Your touch warps your foe's perceptions impairing their judgement as they see enemies in every shadow, or the faces of friends turn into leering monstrous visages.
Cost: 15 MP
Damage: WIS damage 2pts/lvl - cumulative
Effects: NPCs will register as one reaction level lower than normal. Effect lasts 1 round/lvl
Whisper of Corruption
With honeyed lies and twisted truths, you tempt your victim into sin.
Cost: 20 MP
Damage: -
Effects: Cannot be used in combat. When used, victim must save vs WIS or be compelled to perform one action specified by you. This action may not involve bringing harm to themselves directly, nor may it be used to directly harm someone they perceive as Friendly
Possession
You insinuate yourself into inanimate objects, the better to conceal yourself from your unwitting victims.
Cost: 5 MP/DP of item + 5MP/hour upkeep
Damage: -
Effects: While possessing an item you are immune to all forms of damage. However should an item you inhabit be destroyed, you will suffer damage equal to its DP. You may spend MP to repair damage to an item. You can communicate telepathically with the current holder of the item. If you possess a magic item, you may use it's abilities as if they were your own, at the expense of your own MP. You have access to all your abilities while possessing an item.
If the owner of a possessed item is subject to the Exorcism spell, you will be driven from the item, suffering damage as if the item had been destroyed
###SPECIAL ABILITIES
Touch of Despair
You inflict a deep, weary sadness on your foe.
Cost: 5 MP
Damage: 0
Effect(s): MP damage WIS x 0.3
Withering Grasp
The rake of your claws causes your foe to age rapidly, weakening them.
Cost: 5 MP
Damage: 4 HP
Effect(s): -1 STR. Opponents whose strength drops to 0 die. Effect lasts 1 round/lvl
Life Drain
You drain your opponent's lifeforce, healing yourself in the process.
Cost: 10 MP
Damage: 4 HP + 1 x lvl HP
Effect(s): Regain 50% of damage caused as HP
Mask of Fear
Your gaunt visage makes enemies cower before you.
Cost: 10 MP
Damage: 0
Effect(s): Opponent must pass an opposed WIS check to use CLASS, RACE or SPECIAL abilities against you
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Equipment Sheet:
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###_Equipment_
*Weapon 1:*
None
*Weapon 2/Shield:*
None
*Armour:*
None
*Undergarments:*
Shroud
DMG Reduction: 1/0/5
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You are interrupted in your perusal of your new abilities by a shriek from the elf mage behind you as the world comes rushing back into focus. You know she can't hurt you, especially with your newly increased stats, but how to deal with her?
Use one of your new abilities?
Game Monster
From Creep to Boss
You come into being as a low-level monster, the kind heroes chew through like popcorn. You know the drill, whether you're a player yourself or an artificial intelligence, and you're sick of it. You set out on your own quest: to defeat the heroes at any cost (or at least be an epic boss somewhere down the line).
Updated on Mar 13, 2026
by Witmann
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