Is Livic Supposed To Be Portrayed As Really Hot? Because

Is Livic supposed to be portrayed as really hot? Because 😳

Well, yeah, I am. Glad you agree.

I'm pretty hot in a lot of ways: physically, literally, seductively...

Sexually...

Hey, what's up with this? Is that a censor? I was trying to post sexy nudes on the internet!

Lye: NOT ON MY FUCKING WATCH. AND DEFINITELY NOT WITH CIV'S BODY! WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT WEARING SOMETHING?! PUT SOME DAMN CLOTHES ON.

The Search for Civ

I followed the Civ-like devil into a valley-like area of cliffs, very similar to the red rocks of a city not far from home, but feeling much more hostile. This strange brick bridge went through the crevice of the cliffs, continuing on passed corners in one impossibly long structure.

"So, Cliffs of Callous Imps?" I asked, "I see the cliffs, but how worried should I be about the imps?"

"Oh very," Livic responded, "As far as I've heard, they're pretty dangerous in packs...which they hang out in within these cliffs."

I strengthened my grasp on my staff as we entered the canyon, eyes darting to the surrounding rock face.

"So, any thing we can do to avoid them?" I asked.

A piercing screech rang out, bouncing off the canyon walls.

"Not anymore," Livic said with a grin, "Let's see those magic skills of yours!"

Imps flew out of cracks and hidden caves, as if the cliffs themselves spawned the red winged creatures. Several came up from below, flying nearby or landing on the stone bridge. Evil grins came below glowing eyes, barbed tails whipping in anticipation with grabby, clawed hands. Strange, humanoid screeches sounded out from them.

"Time for some fun!" yelled Livic.

I saw Livic lift into the air and quicky produce a flame from his hand. For a moment, I was confused, having thought most devils are immune or resistant to the fire, but the screeching, blackened imps that resulted from his attack told me otherwise. He quickly followed it up with extended red claws from his hands, engaging in a melee.

Several descended towards me. I whipped my hand in a quick 'Magic Missile' spell, and started firing bolts of necrotic arcane energy at the imps. It didn't seem like much, but each bolt was easily capable of destroying or sending-flying the creatures that approached me.

A few moments later, and with about 20 of the creatures dead with magical wounds or burned skin, the tide suddenly stopped, with the remaining imps quickly retreating to the cliffs again. Not even one had gotten close to me nor Livic, which felt greatly uneasing.

"Is that...is that it?" I asked Livic.

"For now," he said, landing next to me, "Imps are pretty cowardly little guys, and the fact that I showed them who's the bigger devil clearly is enough to send them fleeing with stingers between their legs."

I looked around at the 13 dead to magical bolts and only 7 dead to fire and claws, but decided not to press his ego and let him have it.

"And..." Livic started, "You're magic's pretty good, bet they didn't like that either."

Thanks goodness, it knows even the slightest bit of humility.

"Will more of them come?" I asked.

"Not likely, but we'll probably need to be careful," Livic said, starting to walk away, "There are way worse devils we'll probably run into, so keep those spells handy!"

I stared at one of the bodies of the imps at my feet. It was slowly metling, as if becoming a black ichor and seeping into the stone itself. The strange effect seemed to happen to the other bodies as well.

"Huh, that's a piss-poor way to go," I said, reaching down and pulling out a vial, "I doubt devils have funerals anyways, but..."

I quickly dipped the vile into the metling flesh, and quickly retrieved a sample of the black ichor.

"It'd have to be closed casket."

"Hey Lye! Come on, we got to get through here and cross the Chasm of Chaos before we rest for a while!"

I stowed the black ichor before turning and following Livic, but my eyes never strayed from watching the curious eyes from the cliffs that shined malice at us.

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Have you played the visual novel "Remember the Flowers"?

I have not yet. It's on my list to read, though I will admit I've had little time to do so recently. I plan to start reading some FVNs, including RTF, as soon as I finish DMing my current Starfinder game.

I've seen a TON of art about it (especially the yellow wolf guy), but I haven't heard anything about what its all about. Does someone wanna give me a spoiler-free taste or would that ruin it?

is evilciv like "grrr I HATE WATER AND ENGINEERING!!" or is he more like gremlin?

I wouldn't say I HATE water....I just prefer FIRE.

It's way cooler. But it also has to be well controlled. Even devils (who are heavily resistant to fire) can burn.

And no, engineering is stupid. Leave that kinda math and malarkey to the subservient and lesser smart people.

Now, taming fire? That's where it's at. If I had to have a job in the mortal world, it'd definitely be a wildland firefighter. That kinda job takes some guts and know-how. Plus being able to control it would be super helpful.

Suckable paws ngl bro 😵‍💫

And...... you've lost 'looking at my paws' privileges.

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