Week One Wrap-Up, Part 4: Transformation Options II

The Nekomata

The nekomata crawls on hands and knees towards her new owner, respectfully kneeling before her. She wants to rub against her, to let Owner-Mona know how much she wants to be her faithful **** pet, but she resists. Instead, she stares at Owner-Mona and squirms a little.

The Host-lady coughs, then asks, “Are you ready to set your first vote set?”

“Am I, Owner-Mona?”

“It’s just Mona. Tyalangan?”

The Host nods towards Tina (who got herself a second sandwich by now) and the illusion once again updates:

Stay Off The Furniture! – Pets are not typically allowed on human furniture, so why should Mona’s new cat? It is perfectly normal and acceptable for the nekomata to kneel on the floor or otherwise eschew human furniture. Whenever the nekomata wishes, an appropriate piece of pet substitute furniture will appear for her use (Pet).

A Proper Peach – The nekomata is dissatisfied with the… unfortunate situation between her legs. It is arguably the only real opinion she has about herself. Maybe by fixing it, she will learn that she is allowed to want things? The nekomata’s genitalia is replaced with a set appropriate for an adult female of her species (A Proper Maid).

Bound Beauty – What kind of **** is allowed to be unrestrained? The nekomata is required to wear a number of different bondage items equal to her tier level. She will suffer no ill effects from long-term bondage gear use. For every item she is missing, she suffers a -1 intelligence modifier penalty (****).

“Well, Mona’s dear kitty, what do you think?”

The nekomata declares, “Whichever one O-own-Mona wants me to have is the one I want!”

Mona starts to speak, only for no voice to come out. Her new owner glances at the Host-lady and appears to sigh. The cat cocks her head in confusion.

“I said this before, cat. You are allowed to want things. I have muted Mona until you share with the audience which transformation you want. Not what you think Mona wants, what you desire. So...”

“As a...” The nekomata finds that she cannot speak.

“Nope. Not letting you say that line again. Answer the question.”

The nekomata feels like she can talk again. “The second one. The second one will make me perfect for Owner-Mona.”

The Host-lady turns to Owner-Mona, who gasps, “Okay, that compelled silence thing sucks. As much as I like the other two, if she wants the second one, I’ll support her. Give her the second one.”

The Host-lady turns to Tina, wishing, “Hopefully getting opinions about the second set of transformations isn’t like pulling teeth. My bonny bunny?”

The illusion is updated again:

Maneki-neko – The nekomata in this world don’t exactly match the stereotypical personality of the legends from Mona’s world, so let’s give Mona’s new pet cat something from a different Japanese cat. The cat can now grant advantage on an ability check to another member of the harem with a kiss. If she attempts to do so more times a day that her tier level, she will suffer disadvantage on her next roll (Nekomata).

Coin For A Cat – If we are going to lean into the beckoning cat thing, might as well add a pop culture reference too. When the cat lands a critical success with an unarmed or gauntlet attack, she generates BP around the enemy (or, post game, currency from the world she is located in). If the target falls in that combat, the nekomata receives the currency. What a payday (Nekomata)!

Laser Cats Five! – The nekomata is not a lazzorkat, but let’s get Mona’s new pet a laser anyways. The cat’s arcane armor is modified such that it has access to the Lightning Launcher part of Infiltrator mode while in Guardian mode. While in Guardian mode, attacks at melee range from the Lightning Launcher do not have disadvantage. She can fire it only as a bonus action while in Guardian mode (Artificer).

Fury Swipes – Given the Thunder Gauntlets are on both of the cat’s arms, would it not make sense for the nekomata to be able to throw a half-way decent punch combo? The nekomata gains the Duel Wielder feat and the Two-Weapon Fighting style. There we go. Fixed (Artificer).

Kiss? Kiss. Kiss! The nekomata squirms in her kneeling position, as her thing acts up at the idea of kissing her owner. Her snaggletooth presses down on her lower lip. She starts to stammer out her objection to wanting something, only for Owner-Mona to give her the big kitty-cat eyes.

“The kissing one, if that’s okay with O-o-Mona.”

Owner-Mona answers, “Horny me definitely wants the kissing one, but Responsible Mistress me needs more information. Tyalangan, can you explain the not horny kissing options?”

“Well,” the Host-lady begins, “the nekomata has been trained as an armorer artificer. Her armor is locked in Guardian mode, at least until you give her reason and permission to switch to Infiltrator mode. Guardian mode is all about tanking damage while wearing heavy armor and punching with some specialty gauntlets. She has no decent ranged damage options, as her trainers feel that letting a Battle Maid hit at range would make them less controllable; thus, the Laser Cat choice would give her one. The nature of the system rules require those perks for combination punches; her gauntlets are too heavy to count for two-weapon fighting otherwise. And, as far as the Meowth reference goes, more BP is good.”

Owner-Mona nods, “Oh, okay. Horny me wants kitty kisses, responsible me is fine with all of them.”

Owner-Mona wants to kiss me? Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! The nekomata feels her... thing inflate and needs to use her forepaw to keep it from sticking up. This makes crawling back to the other slaves a little awkward, but she manages.

Ootah

Ootah approaches the mark without prompting. She looks to her aunt. “I presume you have provided what I seek?”

The Queen doesn’t exactly smile, but nods, “As far as stopping the constant shifts in your form, yes. As far as keeping you exactly as you are now, that will be up to the audience. Tina?”

The bunny-aunt updates the illusory display with the first set of transformations:

Rite of Succession – Ootah’s body is now locked in her current state. Her offspring will not inherit the orc body morphing curse. In exchange, her fertility is now in Mona’s complete control. Mona will decide when Ootah’s eggs are fertilized and where she can implant them (Noble).

Rite of Initiation – Ootah’s body is locked into the state of an Orcish warrior grunt. Her muscles expand slightly, her breasts increase to G-cups, her height and futacock both increase by 6 inches, and her hair turns lime green. This transformation will have no effect on her stats (For the Horde!).

Rite of Induction – Ootah’s body is locked into the state of an Orcish broodmare. Her muscles shrink dramatically, her breasts increase to G-cups, her height and futacock both shrink by 12 inches, and her hair turns lime green. This transformation will have no effect on her stats (Broodmare).

Ootah considers them, growing more horrified as she reads. She stammers, “Some of those options are downright cruel, my liege.”

“Mona and the audience both have eclectic tastes. Do you wish to argue for or against any in particular?”

“I vastly prefer the first one, audience. I like my body as is. I like the idea that my offspring will not have to worry about the curse of my people. Allowing Mona to control my reproduction may help me integrate with the others better, too. I prefer the second over the third. But, please, the first one, please.”

“If the first one wins,” Mona asks, “Do I get a primer in how orcs reproduce or...”

“I think you already had it, but, very briefly, the egg is fertilized like how you expect. The egg can then be transferred to the other orc for initial incubation. Once the egg is developed to a point, it is then inserted into another creature for the final incubation and hatching.”

“And I would control what, exactly?”

“Whether Ootah’s seed will fertilize an egg, when her eggs are fertilized, whose genetics are used to fertilize her eggs, and whether her egg can be implanted for final incubation.”

“So, my will becomes her birth control?”

The Queen shrugs, “If you want to think of it that way, sure.”

“And, since the other options are not affecting her stats, does that mean she can still do all of that stuff on her own?”

After the Queen nods, Mona asks, “And just how horny are orcs?”

That brings out a couple of sighs, “It is statistically likely that Ootah has not been completely flaccid since she has reached sexual maturity.”

“Oh. First one please?” Mona whimpers.

I hope she won’t be too scared of me. Craig has already given me a difficult enough task with his last date.

Aunt Tina pops up the other set of transformations:

In Heat – Orcs are a sentient species that experiences a near constant need to breed. Let’s play with that. Once a day, Ootah will experience an intense need to have sex with the next harem member she sees and will not stop edging herself until she has consensual sex with him/her. Otherwise, she will find her desires much more controllable (Orc).

In the Heat of Battle – Ootah gains both the Relentless Endurance and Savage Attacks traits, granting her the ability to survive a hit that reduces her hit points to zero (but not kill her outright) and deal triple damage on a melee weapon attack critical success instead of double damage. In addition, her sexual endurance increases dramatically and her refractory period is removed (Orc).

For the Ancestors, For the Mistress – The most powerful of orcs in Ootah’s dimension are able to manifest power from their ancestors (long extinct giants) in the form of runes carved into their equipment. These runes will now take the form of tattoos and Ootah will be compelled to incorporate them into body art showcasing her submission to her Mistress. The more runes she can manifest, the larger and more depraved the art will become (Rune Knight).

Render Unto Mistress – Ootah gains a magical greataxe named Render. The axe starts with 3 charges, regaining charges when it is used to bring herself to orgasm. Ootah can spend a charge to reduce the armor of the target by 1 for the rest of combat. The power of the greataxe will increase as Ootah increases in tier and better attunes to it. Ootah will feel sexual arousal when slaying Mona’s foes with this weapon (Rune Knight).

“That first one is dangerous. The third one is degrading. I am fine with the other two, with a preference towards the free magic ax over the other orc species features.”

Mona still looks a little nervous, asking, “Is there a tactical advantage to the sexy tattoo option? Or would I be picking it purely for horny reasons?”

“Rune Knights typically carve their runes into their equipment. So, if separated from the carved piece of equipment, they lose the effect from the rune. Having the runes embedded in the skin means that she’d always have access to all of them she knows.”

“Well, that one or no refractory period. I’d only would be okay with the refractory period one if the Rite of Succession one wins the other vote. I agree that the first one on this list is scary.”

“I suppose I can see your reasoning, Mona. I may not agree with it, but I understand.”

Ootah offers a couple brief bows and returns to the others.

Winter

Winter sashays up to the mark, “Mother.”

“Child.”

“Good talk?” Winter quips sardonically.

Mama Queen shakes her head. “I understand why you did this, Winter. I’m sorry that I am not taking it as well as I should. I love you. Ready for some consequences?”

Winter audibly gulps, then consents. Mama Tina loads up the first set:

To Avoid a Party Split – I mean, it’s a rule of Harem Hotel to have this transformation on the list when you have a twin as a contestant. Summer is added to the harem. The twins count as one individual for game purposes, and Summer will get a complimentary transformation for every one Winter is given via a vote (Twin).

To Repair a Cosmic Mistake – Much of Winter’s struggles have to do with the fact that the child was born with a genetic condition, due to Tyalangan’s transformations. What the show caused, the show can repair. Winter’s genetic disorder is repaired and any developmental issues caused by said condition is reversed (A Mother’s Child)

To Embrace a Likely Fate – On the other hand, let’s have Winter roll with the punches. Every harem needs a goth, and Winter is the best fit. Winter is restricted to clothing options that fit the Lolita Goth aesthetic. Hair and makeup are similarly affected (Sissy).

After Winter reads, the drow notes, “I don’t suppose you can just give me that second one for free and we skip the vote?”

“Unfortunately, fixing that mistake contradicts with some potential background transformation pathway options. I have to give those that would choose their perversion over decency a chance to be monsters. Same thing with the cat and your cousin.”

Winter seethes a little. The drow has sat through enough network-mandated professional development to know that Queen Mama is right. Winter just doesn’t like it.

“Obviously, I want to be normal down there. I prefer the irritation of adjusting my armor to match frilly dresses over that of dragging Summer into this unwillingly. Mistress?”

“I want you to be happy with your body, Winter. Horny gremlin me wants it to tie with Summer.”

Winter can envision Summer screaming at the screen, wherever she is watching this. Sis will not be happy about that.

After a deep breath, Winter prods, “The second set, Mother?”

And the second set is presented:

Naked Ambition – As one of the few harem members with a non-caster class, Winter could wear full armor. Let’s give the drow another reason to wear armor like a half-caster. Winter gets the Drow High Magic feat and +1 Charisma for free (Drow).

Darkfire of Love – A unique form of magic some drow can cast is called Darkfire, which is invisible to all but those who can see past magical darkness. Winter now knows the Green Flame Blade cantrip. When Winter reaches 3rd level, the drow learns the spell Searing Smite. When Winter reaches 5th level, the drow learns the spell Flame Blade. Winter can cast these spells once per long rest for free. All three spells will manifest Darkfire instead of the usual red flames. Winter can choose to have these spells deal increased arousal instead of fire damage (Drow).

A Masquerade of Mischief – While Winter worships Eilistraee, Winter is somewhat inclined towards Her brother as a rogue, amongst other things. Let’s play with that. Winter is given a domino mask. While the mask is worn, the wearer is under the effects of a Pass Without Trace spell. Long-term use of the mask will induce an exhibitionism fetish (Rogue).

A Dance of **** – Winter is a Duelist like Skye. Of course, there are some features of dueling not normally in the class; let’s shore up that weakness. Winter gains the Martial Adept feat, with the Parry and Riposte maneuvers. Winter can regain the Superiority die by orgasming in addition to after a short or long rest (Rogue).

Hmm... “These are much nicer, Mother. Thank you. Assuming that rough draft transformation for Mona made the list, would...”

Winter feels the maid’s voice give way. Mother mentally chides, “Don’t spoil the surprise, but, sure, if that one wins, I’ll do as you are trying to suggest.”

Winter feels the voice return. Mona is staring wide-eyed, squeeing, “You know what cool stuff I might get?!?!”

“I haven’t seen the final drafts, Mistress. My apologies. Regardless, I think I like the free parry and riposte feat or maybe the mask one the best. Faerie Fire is a good enough spell for me to show off the goods.”

“If Winter hits me with the Darkfire stuff and set it to arousal, could I cum from it?”

Mother snorts, “Almost certainly.”

“That one, then. Though the two Winter wanted may be fun, too.”

Winter ambles back to the drow’s other mistress after giving Mona a wink. Okay, no unexpected terrible surprises. I guess we’ll see what happens.

Jenny

Jenny is still a little wobbly on her feet. Being stuck in place for a century does that to you. Still, she manages to get to her spot.

Tina offers a shoulder to lean on, which is appreciated. The Host asks, “You doing okay, Jenny?”

“Like, yeah. I’m mostly calm. Still a little unsure on my feet.”

“Jenny’s sets will determine her background transformation path and her class. Ready?”

“As I am going to be.”

Tina gives Jenny a big hug and the words appear:

Modeling Magnolia – Jenny has gotten used to being stuck in one spot. While she now has freedom to move, maybe she’d like to pause in place. Upon Mona’s command, Jenny will freeze up and become poseable. Jenny will find this to be an erotic act and her body will respond to it as if she is actively having sex. She will remain frozen in place until commanded to stop or upon orgasm, whichever happens first (Model).

Experimenting Elderberry – Jenny admitted to being straight after some prodding. That makes being in a woman’s harem a bit awkward. Let’s give her something to help cope with that. Jenny will now find herself much more willing to try new sexual things. Perhaps she will discover something about herself this way (Experimenting)?

Flashback Ficus – Jenny is a total 90’s kid. Let’s reinforce that. Jenny’s clothing options are now restricted to what was popular in the 90’s. Her hair and makeup are similarly affected (Nostalgia).

“Excuuuuuse me, Princess, but what were you smoking when you wrote that first one?”

Tyalangan states, deadpan, “That the body control perverts will want a bone thrown at them.”

“People get off on that?”

“I... kinda... find it hot?” Mona mutters, not making eye contact, “But, uhm..., I would prefer you get the Experimenting one? That seems more... helpful?”

“I definitely want the Experimenting Elderberry option. No offense to my old duds, but I want to stick with the times. Speaking of duds...” Jenny gestures towards her new nude body. She needs to get used to it.

“We’ll have some basic clothes for you upstairs in whichever contestant room you are assigned to for the week. And there is a whole shop full of clothes, when you are ready. For the class set, I will start by noting that I am providing options that I think could fit, regardless of whether that class is represented by someone else in the harem. Shall we take a look?”

Tina, with a flourish, updates the illusory screen again:

Wrath of Nature – While under the effects of Bloodlust, Jenny is affected as if she is under the effects of Barkskin and Shillelagh (cast on her arms). She does not need to maintain concentration for these effects (Berserker).

The Majesty of Nature – Dryads are known to charm creatures and elvenoids to avoid conflict. Jenny should be able to do the same. Jenny now has a modified version of the Fey Charm feature from the Dryad stat block (Bard).

I Dream of Jenny – Jenny’s bonsai tree now is her genie’s vessel. When the pot is intentionally rubbed, Jenny will teleport to it. Her clothes may not follow during the trip (Warlock).

Jenny is admittedly a little lost with these. “Like, can you explain the thought process? I’m totally clueless on this game stuff.”

“Sure. The berserker option would emphasize a dryad’s role as a staunch defender of her grove. The bard option would emphasize charm effects and seduction. The warlock option would further empower your relationship with your cute little soul tree.”

“Such as...?”

“You can eventually live inside it and bring people in with you.”

“Oh, that sounds kind of neato. I’m not feeling the whole bloodlust thing, but either of the other two seem fine.”

“Mona, have an opinion here?”

Mona

It would be nice to have another berserker when Craig gets himself eliminated, but I don’t want to contradict Jenny, considering why I would be. How do I approach this?

Mona hears Tyalangan in her head, “You just did. I just won’t make you say it aloud.”

Right. She can read my mind.

The Host speaks aloud, “Guess not. Jenny you can head back now. One person left for consideration. Mona, care to join me or just sit in your chair?”

Mona HAS been sitting for most of the day so far. She is surprisingly okay to stand up and walk over to Tyalangan. Maybe the weird diet and exercise plan is working?

“Oh, it is. Just maybe not fast enough for your liking.”

“Will you stop reading my mind, Tyalangan?”

The Host gives her a teasing wink, “Only if you stop having interesting thoughts. Well, ready?”

Oh, yeah! I get a transformation this time! Yay! C’mon sexy body!

Mona is quite pleased with two of the options presented:

Toss Out That Spare Tire – I suppose that if Mona wants the boring “make me hot” transformation, she can get it. Mona loses approximately 40 pounds of fat. The rest of her fat is thereupon shaped to fit a more traditional hourglass shape (BWH measurements transform from 40F-46-42 to 38F-30-40).

Anything You Can Do... – ...Mona can do better. As soon as a member of her harem learns a non-combat cantrip, Mona instantly masters it. All cantrips learned this way count as Sorceress spells for Mona. Charisma is the modifier Mona uses to cast spells. This transformation will work retroactively, instantly granting it’s effect for all applicable cantrips (currently: Dancing Lights, Druidcraft, Guidance, Mage Hand, Mending, Message, Prestidigitation, Spare the Dying).

Coquettish Conqueror – Even when she had a harem of six contestants, if everyone wins, Mona will have excess XP. Let’s give her something to spend it on. Once Mona reaches the level cap, she can spend 100 XP to attempt a Seduction check on a target; this check ignores any condition resistances and immunites. On a critical success, if the target could qualify to be included into the harem, as per the rules of this season, the target becomes a member of the harem, treated as if (s)he gave exactly 100 XP to Mona. The target will be given a number of transformations to meet the current average transformation count of the harem members.

“Oooh, sexy body TF! I want that one! But, also, the magic one sounds cool! That is a lot of spells!”

“And, if Tessa’s sea elf transformation wins, Shape Water will be added to that list. Same with Detect Magic and Winter’s Naked Ambition transformation.”

“Cool!”

“Wait,” Andromeda interrupts, “Detect Magic isn’t a cantrip.”

“The High Drow feat essentially makes it one for a drow.”

“I can’t believe I am going to suggest this,” Caoimhe exclaims, “But you should really consider that third option. If everyone here succeeds, you’ll have 1000 XP and hitting the level cap only takes about 300. You will have 700 or so XP and nothing to do with it right now.”

“B-b-but sexy body! Or magic!”

Caoimhe sighs, “I am sure you could buy those transformations. That third one may not have an immediate payout, but is obviously going to be the most expensive.”

“I still want sexy body and/or magic.”

Tyalangan sighs, “Probably not going to convince her right now. Moving on.”

Mona starts to head back to her throne, only to find herself turn around and get back to the mark. “Huh?”

“We also have a present to handle. Andy and his lovely consort bought you another vote.”

Mona gets a big old grin and starts to hop around like a Gaia, “Really?!?!?! Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper!!!!!!!”

Tina updates the screen yet again (She must be getting tired of the constant updates!) and Mona reads the results:

Delayed Gratification, Accelerated – Mona wants a quick way to a sexy body, but there is something to be said about earning it properly. Here’s a boon to encourage that. The positive health effects of proper diet and exercise is dramatically increased for Mona. In addition, whenever Mona follows her diet and exercise regiment well, her pleasure during sex increases.

Magical Mascot – What kind of magical girl doesn’t have a quirky mascot familiar? Well, with this, Mona gets herself one. The chibi shapeshifter will sit on her shoulder and encourage her to only be a horny little gremlin when it’s appropriate.

The Windows of the Soul – Mona often feels a little unsure about how to handle the situation. Let us give her a tool to cope. She now has limited empathic abilities. When she stares into the eyes of another person, she can innately understand what they are feeling at the moment.

“Hmm... That first one seems like a worse version of Toss Out That Spare Tire. The mascot might be fun, assuming she is more quirky and less judgy. And why did they offer that third one?”

“If you want an explanation, the first one is is to help reward good habits. It will be helpful even if you get the sexy body transformation as you will find maintenance mode easier and more pleasurable. The mascot is supposed to help you become more responsible. That third one is to help you read other people; the idea is to give you a tool to avoid some... interpersonal conflicts.”

Ooh, that’s so I can avoid another Craig date night incident.

“I would like any of them, audience.”

Her next thought is made really hard, as if encouraging Tyalangan to listen. Oh, and can I talk to Harith while we wait for the vote to come in?

The mental response is a little disappointing, “No, but you can after the results are applied. I have an inkling of what you want to ask. I can see how interested he would be for your proposal, if you want?”

Mona nods and starts to turn back towards her throne. She doesn’t feel time stop.

Tyalangan

Freezing time for the Hotel guests, Tyalangan addresses the camera, “A lot of polls are now open. Some additional reminders: Mona would appreciate any suggestions for the nekomata’s name and which of my transformations to give Tessa, assuming that transformation wins. The curated list and a link to my options will be with Tessa’s poll. Also, Andromeda may appreciate suggestions for her special prize. Leave those comments on the poll aggregation page. Thanks for watching.”