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Curators Contest - Voting

Added 2020-06-25 15:26:00 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone,

Due to some error or mistake that somehow removed a submission from some Curator, and also as suggested by some patrons, I move the voting process to a proper Patreon Polling post. I hope with this, It'll make it easier for you to vote your favorite ideas. I will compare the number of voters in this poll and the original post, In case this poll attracts fewer voters, then I'll use the vote already cast in the original post instead.

I apologize for the frequent change of the system here, I'm still searching for the most effective method that we will use going forward.

All original post and comment can be seen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/first-goal-time-38213572

In this contest, EVERYONE including Curators can vote.

Here are the entries for this contest:

1 - DrezenDragon

A hulking Draconic Gorilla like race these brutes are as smart as orcs but seem to have a high sense of honor for some reason perhaps due to some “draconic pride” and that would be it for these behemoths if it weren't for one nasty biological mystery, they posses a mutagenic regenerative healing factor whatever damage they take their bodies mutate and their wounds become weaponized making these simple brutes more like living siege engines with near unstoppable might one of the only know ways to take them down is to swiftly remove their heads as their body seems to stop healing without their heads unfortunately though this method is a double edged sword if the head isn't completely removed and these goliath heal from a “head injury” they become berserk beasts their mutagenic ability burning up their bodies in fury their bodies literally bursting with flames rampaging till these flames consume them destroying their bodies and leaving nothing but ash.

2 - ASP-Ian

An acidic/mutation themed witch named "Ms. Hazard" or "Bio Hazard", with a habit of mutating her body and limbs in the middle of combat, and firing loads of magical projectiles like she was some kind of touhou character. She conducts experiments on creatures and monsters to mutate them to see what kind of things she can make. There are 3 Hydra heads that sprout from her upper back, and can spit acid. If they get cut off, they regrow in quick order, unless cut off with fire. She may seem evil and malcontent at first, but if you get to know her, you'll see she's really kind and loves cute things. She just has a little bit of a "mutagenic" personality.

3 - Cameron

Barkhounds are a species of wolf native to temperate forests. Their fur is umber in colour and they're somewhat stockier than the common wolf. However, what truly sets them apart is the dense bark that grows in patches on their body. When threatened this bark spreads to cover more of their form, providing protection from the claws and teeth of would-be predators. They are territorial and seldom found near civilization.

4 - Evan

Body snatching symbiotic bug creatures called Slimesects. They are an intelligent invasive species whose main strength is their ability to assimilate the genetic strengths of the species they bring into their hives. Their eggs only "hatch" by absorbing a new species and converting it into a new Slimesect. Their bodies appear to be made of a semi-translucent goo, though their forms are relatively stable and have some solid parts in the form of hardened chitin. They are roughly classified into three categories with Workers being the most common, followed by Soldiers and the rarest being Princesses. Their overall Queen has ordered a ceasefire against other intelligent species for the moment.

5 - ARBco

｢Melinoë, Keeper of Ruòn｣

Civilized folk see druidae magic as a wild, unfettered craft. But in truth, they're simply attuned to a pattern larger than most can see. Their work is not like the rumination of bibliomancers or the frenzy of an ignist, but instead stems from a preternatural symbiosis with nature. Most druidae attune to the woods, mountains, rivers, and watch over them, seeing that the dangerous creatures of the wild are kept at bay from civilization with their standing stones, and teach communities the safer paths through their lands.

It is rare that they take their vigil into the ruins below, but it is here the order of druidae known as the lampade reside. Their vigil is more dangerous, as they seek to ensure the overworld is not beset by drakes, deadnoughts, or the perdidit populum (aka "lost ones"). But it also makes them formidable, as they bond with strange creatures rarely seen in the lighted world. Some presume them no longer human, but that matter is unclear.

Amongst them, Melinoë is a traditionalist. Lost early in life, she was taken in by a lampade as a ward and apprentice. She has outlived her teacher by many decades, having attuned at a younger age and benefited from the life-extended secrets of the druidae earlier, and become the keeper of Ruòn, one of the eight known great chamberdeeps. Being more isolated from humanity, she has little patience for adventurers that come into the buried lands seeking the lost treasures that reside there, but has a soft spot for those who have simply lost their way or have been brought by mishap. After all, she was once like them as a child, and has not forgotten the kindness shown by her fallen mentor.

Melinoe has an elaborate gown and gloves of rough igneous stone, with crystals sprouting here and there, and possibly something odder like an eye or burrowing creature poking out. She probably has a few small subterranean creatures resting on it, with a rough wooden staff topped by a glowing worm wound around the tip. Her feet are bare, and heavily dirty and callused as a result.

She has a hood of similar stone, with loose, wild hair that obscures one of her eyes, coming out of the hood in locks down towards her waist. Her bangs curl inward towards her cheek like hooks. In general, she has a wary demeanor born from her task, but is unconcerned about hiding emotions and might come across as extremely open and awkward at times since she isn't very self-aware.

6 - Zevrad

Soul Slayer

Page 1- Background

The container of Life is the Body whereas the core of Life is the Soul. It is the essence defined by the mental abilities of a living being through reason, character, feeling, consciousness, memory, perception, thinking, etc. One can interact with the Soul based on the purity and level of their mental energy and abilities as an individual.

Zevrad, for example, interacts with another person's Soul using the [Masque of Souls] and [Memento Mori]. He had secretly learned the techniques of his master as a servant to an Inquisitor, Nev'en, in his previous life and had adopted it, once again in secret, as his own after his rebirth. So far, he is the only Soul Slayer to date.

Page 2 - Technique

The Six Desires Demonic Arts were designed to sow Discord within the mind and heart of a creature as their inner-desires or fears were manifested. It can be seen as a technique with each physical characteristics having a representation:

1. Eyes for the pursuit of envy.

2. Ears for the yearning of praise.

3. Nose for the experience of pleasures.

4. Mouth for the fulfillment of cravings.

5. Body for the physical contact of the flesh.

6. Mind for the continuous thoughts of love.

Page 3 - Characteristics

The following below is the description of each demonic aspects when individually manifested:

1. The first figure had no face and only had 20 or so eyes that covered its face and were all black with runes within them. They looked quite terrifying as its body was as skinny as a monkey and had abysmal skin. This is the [Soul Illusory Demon].

2. The second figure was tall and slim that was a man’s body but was quite pale along with black hair. It also had no face, but on the two sides of its head, it had six pairs of pointed ears and wings. This is the [Corrupted Illusory Demon].

3. The third figure looked both like a human and a beast; its upper body was that of a human and its lower body was that of a beast. It was covered with black fur and did not have a face either; it only had a long blood-red nose that looked like a grotesque monster. This is the [Beast Illusory Demon].

4. The fourth figure looked like a small elderly person. It was currently lying on its stomach, and there was a set of horns on the side of its forehead. It did not have a face either and only had a mouth filled with fangs with a very long tongue. This is the [Hell Illusory Demon].

5. The fifth figure looked normal on the upper half of its body except it too did not have a face. The lower half of its body was made up of many tentacles, with scales, that continuously twisted about and were a fleshy color. It looked quite disgusting and horrifying. This is the [Spiritual Illusory Demon].

6. The sixth figure looked like the original and could be considered quite normal as he was wearing a silver robe and a replica of the [Masque of Souls]. However, he was surrounded by a demonic aura and there was nothing within the black robe, only darkness and the demonic aura that continuously changed. This is the [Chaotic Illusory Demon].