The Demon--39-s Stele The Dog Princess -alpha V2.... < 90% Reliable >
| Roll | Ability | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1-2 | Scent of Guilt – know if someone has harmed a defenseless creature. | You smell like wet dog for a week. | | 3-4 | Pack Summon – call 1d4 ghost hounds. | Each hound’s death cry reduces your max HP by 1. | | 5-6 | The Final Whine – stun all enemies in earshot with a sound of pure sorrow. | You forget what joy feels like for 1d10 days. |
Several theories have emerged regarding the nature and purpose of "The Demon-39's Stele: The Dog Princess -Alpha V2":
The stele in question, referred to as "The Demon-39's Stele: The Dog Princess -Alpha V2," is purportedly a recently unearthed artifact, though specific details about its discovery are scarce. The name itself suggests a complex and perhaps esoteric origin, with "Demon-39" and "Alpha V2" hinting at a classification or coding system that is not immediately recognizable. The inclusion of "The Dog Princess" in its title adds a layer of mystique, evoking imagery of ancient mythologies and forgotten lore. The Demon--39-s Stele The Dog Princess -Alpha V2....
According to the Alpha V2 design documents, the Stele was carved from the fossilized rib of a dead leviathan god by the heretic priest-king, Marrow. Marrow sought immortality not through flesh, but through inscription. He discovered that if you etch a demon’s true name alongside its crime and punishment in the Old Tongue of Ashes, the demon becomes trapped in the slab’s reflection.
The Stele’s surface in Alpha V2 is described in excruciating detail. It is not merely carved; it is infected with text. The letters shift between High Celestial (golden, fading) and Abyssal (pustulent green). When you run your finger over a verse, you can feel a wet tongue pressing back from the stone’s other side. | Roll | Ability | Cost | |
To activate the Stele, a character must draw blood from a creature that has betrayed a pet. Then, they read the fifth verse backwards. On success:
Unlike the original, this version has no “win” state. The best ending is reconciliation: The Stele’s surface in Alpha V2 is described
The Dog Princess is freed as a small, three-legged terrier with no memory of godhood. She will follow the player for the rest of their natural life, then die peacefully. The Stele grows cold.