#fascinated by how much info there is on the rage demon i didnt think they were that big a deal

[vigilskeep]

could i ask you to share toolset notes on the spirits from the harrowing quest? i tried to access them myself, but i'm very lost

sure! under read more for size

rage:

"A rage demon that has been summoned to be the player's opponent during the Harrowing. The player must defeat this demon in order to pass his test and escape the Fade. The demon, however, is patient, and waits for the player to come to him. The demon is also very amused by the player and cockily believes the player is not a threat."

age: "500"

cultural background: "Demon from the Fade"

gender: "Neutral" (diversity win!)

purpose: "Boss for the character to fight."

speech patterns: "Otherworldly, mocking, amused, with a fury that ignites rather quickly"

demeanor: "Cocksure"

flaws: "Overly confident"

morals: "Little - this demon will do almost anything to get what it wants"

personal background: "It has spent centuries tempting and devouring mortals, wrecking havoc, and corrupting souls"

accent: "Otherworldly"

intelligence: "High"

occupation: "Full time bad-ass demon of rage" (lmao)

relationship to player and ties to other characters: "Has been summoned to confront the player in his or her Harrowing test." "It ensnared the Mouse character years ago and has been slowly devouring his life essence."

valor:

"This benevolent spirit takes shape of a ghostly human warrior. The Rat character directs the pc toward this creature to seek help in escaping the Fade. Valor believes that mortals have one redeeming feature, and that is their creation of such a fine instrument as the sword. He is a benevolent spirit and not a demon, but under no obligation to help the player do anything."

age: "784" (absolutely no idea why this is so specific)

cultural background: "Spirit"

gender: "Male"

purpose: "Valor will agree to give the player a staff, one which might can actually harm the Rage Demon, but only if the player defeats it in a duel. It will give the player the sword, and once the duel begins the player can not run from the area… once Valor has been reduced to 50% then it will bow and agree that the player has earned his weapon. The player is free to take the sword and challenge the Rage Demon."

speech patterns: "Otherworldly with a tinge of benevolence"

intelligence: "High"

sloth:

"This is a sloth demon in the form of a bear. It is content to just sleep and wants to be left alone. It is dangerous but will not attack unless provoked, and the player can engage in a riddle game with this demon."

age: "300"

gender: "Neutral"

purpose: "To test the player's wits and to help him leave the Fade"

speech patterns: "Slow, lethargic, lazy."

intelligence: "Average"

mouse:

"Mouse appears as an apprentice mage that failed the same test the player is taking (the Harrowing) trapped in the dream realm (the Fade). He initally looks like a talking mouse (small and hidden), but changes into an educated man of 26. He seems to have lost part of himself, but he may be able to help the player even if he is trapped. He is eager, almost too much so, and implies that the masters who sent he and the player to the test are despots.

"This is all a lie.

"Mouse is a demon in disguise. The demon that he helps the player fight is not the real threat. Mouse uses the defeat of the decoy to gain the player's trust to try and possess him. Mouse is a demon of Pride, inflating his victim's ego by needing to be saved. His true form is not revealed until the end."

age: "20"

gender: "Male"

cultural background: "Ferelden"

purpose: "He answers the players questions about the Fade and the demon, acting as a guide through the beginning section of the Mage Origin plot."

speech patterns: "He does not directly lie, because that is easy to spot. He reinforces assumptions. He appears sympathetic, but encourages bitterness and rage. He is confident in his ability to manipulate, but must constantly check himself, as his own nature is that of Pride. Educated but uncertain until revealed."

accent: "Ferelden"

appearance: "dishevelled young man, dark circles under his eyes like he hasn't slept in a very long time, looks a little crazy."

archetype: "Lost and Angry Soul"

intelligence: "Average"

occupation: "Failed Mage Apprentice"

relationship to player: "Guide"

ties to other characters: "Serving the Fade demon"