Echoes of Creation (30k/Exalted) Crossover (2024)

Colchis - 831.M30

The wind whipped through the arid landscape, carrying whispers of ancient secrets and promises long forgotten. The sun hung low in the sky, casting elongated shadows across the encampment. Tents flapped in the breeze, their weathered fabrics telling tales of countless journeys and battles. In the heart of this encampment, you sat with your nephew, Dharok, the air between you heavy with unspoken words and shared history.

Dharok's face was a mask of stoic resolve, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of the boy you once knew. He had changed since you last saw him, hardened by the trials of his journey and the weight of his choices. You knew that beneath the surface, the story of his transformation awaited, a tale that would unravel the mystery of the Covenant's sudden interest in your tribe.

"Dharok," you began, your voice gentle but firm, "what happened? How did it come to this?"

He took a deep breath, his gaze distant as he began to recount his story. "It started with the visions. The Covenant leadership began receiving them, all pointing towards Lorgar. They saw him as a beacon, a sign of something greater. They believed that finding him and by extension, you and the tribe would fulfill some grand prophecy."

"For me," Dharok continued, "it was during my own vision quest that things changed. I was seeking answers, a path forward. That's when I met the daemon."

Your heart clenched at the mention of the daemon. The Warp was a perilous realm, and its denizens were treacherous. "What did it offer you?"

"Power," Dharok said simply, his voice tinged with a mix of regret and defiance. "I was shown visions of what I could become, the strength I could wield. I chose power. With that power, I forced the local tribes to bend the knee, consolidating control under the Covenant's banner."

You could see the burden of that choice weighing heavily on him. "And the Covenant's army?"

"The truth," Dharok admitted, "is that only a small part of the Covenant has gathered here. The majority of the army remains behind, tasked with keeping the slaves in check and preventing rebellion. The leadership couldn't afford to bring everyone, not with the risk of uprisings."

This revelation struck you. The Covenant's might was not as overwhelming as it appeared. There was an opportunity here, a chance to turn the tide. But more pressing was the need to understand Dharok's motives and his alignment.

"Why did you come after us?" you asked, your eyes searching his.

Dharok's gaze met yours, filled with a mixture of determination and something more vulnerable. "At first, it was duty. The visions demanded it. But as I got closer, I remembered the tribe, remembered you. I thought... perhaps there was a way to bridge the gap between the Covenant and our people."

His words were earnest, and you could see the conflict within him. "Dharok, choosing power through a daemon is a dangerous path. I cannot tell you not to do so without being called a hypocrite, but their "gifts" come with a price, always. Did you considered what that might cost you?"

He looked away, the weight of your question settling over him. "I know, Uncle. I've felt the pull, the darkness. But I've also seen the strength it brings. I thought... I thought I could control it."

"Control is an illusion with the Warp," you said gently. "But there is always a choice, even now."

Dharok nodded slowly, as if absorbing your words. "I want to believe that. But the Covenant won't stop. They see Lorgar as their key, and they will come for him, for all of us."

You reached out, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Then we must be ready. We will find a way to protect our people, and perhaps even show the Covenant a different path."

For a moment, the silence between you spoke volumes. The bond of family, strained by time and choices, still held. Dharok's journey was far from over, and so was yours. Together, you would face the challenges ahead, seeking a future where power and destiny could be wielded with wisdom and compassion.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the world in twilight, you felt a renewed sense of purpose. The path was fraught with peril, but with Dharok by your side and Lorgar's potential yet to be fully realized, there was hope. And sometimes, hope was all you needed to light the way through the darkness.

CONCLUSION OF TURN 4

• Socially sparred with Daemon Lorgar - 3xp
• Made Daemon Lorgar rage quit - 1xp
• Gained information about the possible future - 1xp
• Lorgar Rejected the "Prophet" aspect - 1xp
• Inspired hope in Corax - 1xp
• Got Corax to trust and have faith in younger Lorgar - 1xp
• Lorgar faced his shortcomings and gained insight - 3xp
• Pulled forbidden information from Lorgar - 1xp

Total: 12xp

Costs: Applies to you and Circle Members

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Any Wod Merit - Subject to ST Approval

LORGAR:
Gains 1/2 of Fan's total Xp, Rounded up.

So counting past xp, he gets 52xp
Mythos Powers:

This may seem low but keep in mind that he benifits from VEE so he gets like 20xp a turn outside of this.