Post by Henry Bloodwrath on Jul 9, 2008 23:18:03 GMT -5
*Henry writes in the Journal*
Since the intrusions have stopped entirely, I suppose that my rogue creations have stopped the groups before they reach the entrance, or some other unknown cause. Frankly speaking, or rather writing, I find it hard to believe that they would stop coming of their own volition. Therefore, in the relative peace and quiet this respite has given me, I shall attempt to record most of what I remember from my various experimentations. I will also leave more space on this part of the journal, to cram in more when I remember more, or if I discover more parts to add.
Salamander:
The salamander species that I've created were my first experiments. At first, I formed them from various lizards that I found around the mountain and infusing the eggs with fire magic. Of course, there were lots of mistakes before the process was established, and even then, there are still some quirks. The salamanders are omnivores, but they mostly eat moss and the occasional insect. The main breeds of salamanders I have created are those that glow, those that self-immolate, and those that can breathe fire.
The glowing salamanders give off a faint red glow while sleeping, but are much brighter when they are awake. These remain stationary, and, like camels, go for long periods without food or drink. They are about as half as large as an adult iguana from non-magical lands.
The self-immolatory salamanders are highly resistant to heat, and thus can survive temporary immolation. I use them for defense purposes, often blinding the intruders while they are fighting with the golems. Despite this, they have a drawback. Only glowing, and even then very faintly, while awake, they begin to flicker with stronger pulses of glowing for 5-10 seconds before they either immolate themselves in a 2 meter diameter fireball, or give off a tremendous flash of light, dwarfing even that of looking directly into the reflection of the sun, from what I remember back in my home city. The size is usually about the size of a chameleon.
In eating, they eat as much as the fire-breathing salamanders. A lot. However, it depends upon their level of activity. If they are present in a battle with intruders, then they consume large portions of flesh and moss. If not, then they have the same amount and type of diet as the glowing salamanders. Whereas the immolatory salamanders are used primarily for passive defense, fire-breathing salamanders are often used as guards beyond the golems, should the golems be destroyed or if members of the intruders get beyond the golems. The fire-breathing salamanders have a range of 1-2 meters, but can also spit gobs of fire jelly, sort of like the ammunition for flamethrowers during World War II, so provide a "clinging-fire" attack. The size of the fire-breathing salamanders is usually around the size of adult iguanas.
Note: Currently trying to adapt some fire types and imm's to be camoflauged.
Wyvern:
The wyverns were my third attempted species; the second has recently been sent back to the drawing board, so to speak, again. The wyverns resemble winged snakes, and eat a larger amount of insects and small rodents than the salamanders. However, they are stlll omnivores, though they eat small berries and the occasional flower instead of cave moss. There are two types, based on their attacks: poison and acid. Both types are around the size of adult African Gray Parrots.
The poisonous wyverns have large retractable fangs in which to inject their poison. Most of the poisons thus produced in their glands are toxic, but with a preliminary paralyzing agent. The acidic wyverns spit their acid on their victims, eating through protective clothing or fur almost instantly. I have estimated, as best as I can, that the pH of their acid is around 1 pH. However, the acid can be easily remedied by flushing it with water or some other liquid. This means that though the acid can eat through skin quickly, it slows down quite a bit when it encounters blood. Therefore, intentionally using these two types together, I have created a quick strike force for eliminating those foolish to attempt to attack me in very small groups or singly. However, in order to keep up their targeting skills, I have to expend some energy in keeping rock and water golems active in order to simulate living targets for the wyverns.
This being left alone is more boring than I thought it would be.
Miniature Dragon:
The second of the species I have attempted to create...I have not met with success at all. Mixing the salamander traits and winged beasts traits together didn't produce anything, and crosses between salamanders and wyverns left nothing worthy of notice either.
Winged Horse:
The Pegasus. One of the most popular of the mythical beasts, I wanted to create at least one. Sadly, the pair of horses I recovered from the first intruders died in the caves. I was unable to modify even one fertilized egg, since they simply were not attracted to one another. By the time I had achieved a rudimentary love/lust spell, which worked wonders with the salamanders and wyverns, both of the horses had sickened and died, so I threw their carcasses into the magma river, not wanting visual reminders of that failure. I cleaned up what was left of their holding cave, and then converted it to the library cave.
Since the intrusions have stopped entirely, I suppose that my rogue creations have stopped the groups before they reach the entrance, or some other unknown cause. Frankly speaking, or rather writing, I find it hard to believe that they would stop coming of their own volition. Therefore, in the relative peace and quiet this respite has given me, I shall attempt to record most of what I remember from my various experimentations. I will also leave more space on this part of the journal, to cram in more when I remember more, or if I discover more parts to add.
----- Creations -----
Salamander:
The salamander species that I've created were my first experiments. At first, I formed them from various lizards that I found around the mountain and infusing the eggs with fire magic. Of course, there were lots of mistakes before the process was established, and even then, there are still some quirks. The salamanders are omnivores, but they mostly eat moss and the occasional insect. The main breeds of salamanders I have created are those that glow, those that self-immolate, and those that can breathe fire.
The glowing salamanders give off a faint red glow while sleeping, but are much brighter when they are awake. These remain stationary, and, like camels, go for long periods without food or drink. They are about as half as large as an adult iguana from non-magical lands.
The self-immolatory salamanders are highly resistant to heat, and thus can survive temporary immolation. I use them for defense purposes, often blinding the intruders while they are fighting with the golems. Despite this, they have a drawback. Only glowing, and even then very faintly, while awake, they begin to flicker with stronger pulses of glowing for 5-10 seconds before they either immolate themselves in a 2 meter diameter fireball, or give off a tremendous flash of light, dwarfing even that of looking directly into the reflection of the sun, from what I remember back in my home city. The size is usually about the size of a chameleon.
In eating, they eat as much as the fire-breathing salamanders. A lot. However, it depends upon their level of activity. If they are present in a battle with intruders, then they consume large portions of flesh and moss. If not, then they have the same amount and type of diet as the glowing salamanders. Whereas the immolatory salamanders are used primarily for passive defense, fire-breathing salamanders are often used as guards beyond the golems, should the golems be destroyed or if members of the intruders get beyond the golems. The fire-breathing salamanders have a range of 1-2 meters, but can also spit gobs of fire jelly, sort of like the ammunition for flamethrowers during World War II, so provide a "clinging-fire" attack. The size of the fire-breathing salamanders is usually around the size of adult iguanas.
Note: Currently trying to adapt some fire types and imm's to be camoflauged.
Wyvern:
The wyverns were my third attempted species; the second has recently been sent back to the drawing board, so to speak, again. The wyverns resemble winged snakes, and eat a larger amount of insects and small rodents than the salamanders. However, they are stlll omnivores, though they eat small berries and the occasional flower instead of cave moss. There are two types, based on their attacks: poison and acid. Both types are around the size of adult African Gray Parrots.
The poisonous wyverns have large retractable fangs in which to inject their poison. Most of the poisons thus produced in their glands are toxic, but with a preliminary paralyzing agent. The acidic wyverns spit their acid on their victims, eating through protective clothing or fur almost instantly. I have estimated, as best as I can, that the pH of their acid is around 1 pH. However, the acid can be easily remedied by flushing it with water or some other liquid. This means that though the acid can eat through skin quickly, it slows down quite a bit when it encounters blood. Therefore, intentionally using these two types together, I have created a quick strike force for eliminating those foolish to attempt to attack me in very small groups or singly. However, in order to keep up their targeting skills, I have to expend some energy in keeping rock and water golems active in order to simulate living targets for the wyverns.
This being left alone is more boring than I thought it would be.
Miniature Dragon:
The second of the species I have attempted to create...I have not met with success at all. Mixing the salamander traits and winged beasts traits together didn't produce anything, and crosses between salamanders and wyverns left nothing worthy of notice either.
Winged Horse:
The Pegasus. One of the most popular of the mythical beasts, I wanted to create at least one. Sadly, the pair of horses I recovered from the first intruders died in the caves. I was unable to modify even one fertilized egg, since they simply were not attracted to one another. By the time I had achieved a rudimentary love/lust spell, which worked wonders with the salamanders and wyverns, both of the horses had sickened and died, so I threw their carcasses into the magma river, not wanting visual reminders of that failure. I cleaned up what was left of their holding cave, and then converted it to the library cave.