Overlord Notes: October 2015

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Sugar and Spice and All That's Nice

The source is from the author's twitter homepage separated by multiple tweets. There are currently 71 parts in total. The source can be found here and was compiled by anonymous.

New World Map Translation

Please visit the source for updated details. Credits to Lord Rimus for translating.

Raw Official Map of New World

Drama CD1: The Sealed Evil Tree

Nazarick in action

Pinison and Hamasuke while watching Nazarick in action

The events in Drama CD1 happened one month (or more specifically - less than a month) after saving Shalltear.
The events that followed took 3 days worth of time.
Ainz transported back in Nazarick via [Gate].
He was welcomed by Albedo who asked him what he wanted to do first:

Dinner
Bath
Herself

When Ainz asked Albedo what she's doing, Albedo answered she's playing "newlywed".
When Albedo asked Ainz how was her newlywed play, he answered "it was quite captivating".
Ainz thought what would happen if he answered "yes" but was taken aback by 3 things:

he thought it would feel like exploiting Albedo since he changed her setting
he is a virgin
his "thing" disappeared when he became undead

Ainz gave Albedo bags of coins he earned from adventuring in E-Rantel.
Ainz mentioned that after procuring those "herbs", he received even better treatment than before.
Hearing the word "herbs", Albedo mentioned something about "joining hands" with Ainz.

From the left: Solution Epsilon, CZ2128 Delta, Narberal Gamma, Entoma Vasilissa Zeta, Yuri Alpha

The event in Maid Tea Part transpired sometime after killing the Gigant Basilisk (Volume 4 Drama CD2) and Volume 5.
Lupusregina was busy at Carne village so she's absent for today.
The Pleaides were having monthly gatherings where they eat a meal together and chat about the current progress of their jobs.
Shizu said that being with Ainz is happy but scary.
The following reports were revealed by:

Nabe - travelled with 2 humans after receiving a request through the Adventurer's Guild from some human noble and killed a Gigant Basilisk in the process.

Yuri and Shizu - hosted the "1st Great Tomb of Nazarick Love Love Ainz-sama Guardians' Special Grand Auction".

Solution - her mission with Sebastian's was progressing well.

Solution, Entoma and Shizu were jealous of Nabe travelling with Ainz.
Entoma also got jealous to Yuri because she got a direct order from Ainz to host the auction and report to him the floor guardians' wishlist.
A man's right arm is Entoma's favorite food.
According to Solution, young girls' tender meats are the best especially when they're alive.
Solution's meal were composed of chopped human fingers and ears; while Entoma had a human brain on her sideplate.
The food of other battle maids were pretty normal.
Shizu's drink taste like chocolate, banana, and strawberry.
Shizu and Yuri forced Entoma to consume Shizu's drink when the blood, from eating a right arm, accidentally splattered into it.
Entoma and Solution wished to ask Ainz to allow them to eat humans alive.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Volume 7 Intermission

Tsaindoruks "Tsar" Vaision is the real name of Platinum Dragon Lord.
Dragons possessed keen senses that far surpassed those of humans. If their opponents tried to deceive them with invisibility or illusions, dragons would still be able to detect them even from a surprising distance. This was true even when they slept.
As a dragon lord, his perceptive abilities were far better than normal dragons. Hence, he only knew a handful of people who could pull this off:
Dragon Lords who were his equal
Izaniya, Assassin of the Thirteen Heroes (deceased)
Rigrit Bers Caurau
Even in the dark, a dragon’s eyes could see as if it was day.
Platinum Dragon Lord has a colossal body.

The Six Scriptures is a secret organization in Slane Theocracy.
There are only 3 "awakened God-kin" in Slane Theocracy:

The Captain of the Black Scripture
Zesshi Zetsumei
unknown

Due to the reason above, the higher ups subtly requested the Captain of Black Scripture to ramp up his production rate and engage in polygamous marriage.
The job of the Captain of Black Scripture includes:

reviving dead members
choosing temporary staff to fill the gap
training
experiments

The highest level of conference in Slane Theocracy is called the "Archbishop Conference".

Overlord Materials

As of now, Overlord has the following materials:

Light Novel Volume 1-9. Vol 10 will be released somewhere at the first quarter of year 2016.
Anime Episodes 1-13 (23 min. each episode). Covers Volume 1-3 of the light novel.
Anime Special Episodes 1-8 (3 minutes each episode). Also known as "Pure Pure Pleiades". A spin-off story where Ainz accidentally used an item called [Total Maniac] which temporarily removes his "automatic mental check" as an undead.

Black Scripture Members

The Black Scripture Members (screenshot from Anime Opening)

This is definitely a spoiler for future character design of the members of Black Scripture. As you can see from the image above, there are 11 characters on the background (except Ainz). I can't specify how many are male or female (have seen too many traps) so let's leave this aside for now.

Character Level Index

Disclaimer: Original post can be here.

Nazarick and their alignment. Credits to 4chan anon.

Author's Q&A

Disclaimer: The Japanese raw can be found here. A more thorough translation of the whole page can be found here.

The following is mentioned by Maruyama in the Author's Blog Chat covering the power level of some characters in New World:
Translated: Clementine (Black Scripture Equipment) > Gazef (All 5 Kingdom Treasure Equipment) > Clementine (Equipment used during the fight against Momon) > Hamsuke > Gazef > Brain > Gagaran > Zero > Wall > Zaryusu > Climb > a tiger > average human
Author mentioned in the world of overlord a person's physical strength is decided by 3 things:
Basic strength (decided by race and training) + Level (the power of evolution) + Class build (mysterious power from the laws of magic)
Power level of Floor Guardians according to author: (strongest to weakest)
Shalltear Bloodfallen - undead; strongest floor guardian; 1st place (best in 1v1 battle)
Mare Bello Fiore - best magic power; afraid of insects
Albedo - best defense power; can tank Super-tier magic without damage
Cocytus - best offence when equipped with a weapon
Gargantua - highest stats but have no intelligence
Demiurge - most intelligent and most evil; physical abilities are weak (weakest among the guardians)
Aura Bella Fiora - strongest in group battle; weakest in 1v1 battle
Victim - best in "confinement" or "restriction"; non-combative
Power level of Nazarick according to author:
1st - 8th floor NPCs (Nazarick's maximum strength; details unknown)
2nd - Rubedo (Strongest NPC)
3rd - Touch Me (Strongest Warrior, World Champion)
4th - Ulbert Alain Odle (Strongest Magic Caster)
5th - Momonga (Fully-equipped)
6th - High Tier Floor Guardian (Shalltear, etc.)
7th - Sebas Tian (in dragon form)
8th - Guren (7th floor Area Guardian)
9th - Low Tier Floor Guardian (Aura, etc.)
10th - Others (Hamsuke, etc.)
In the recent release of BD/DVD Volume Bundle 1, the author mentioned the same details as #3 (with the exception of Gargantua). The author also released some new details:
The CQC specialist of Nazarick can be compared to rock-paper-scissor. Albedo beats Sebas. Sebas beats Cocytus. Cocytus beats Albedo.

Demiurge's final form is known as "man's strongest romance" (something like Luffy loves Franky's robot transformations in One Piece)

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Metamagic Feat

Introduction

Metamagic Feat is a term from D&D used to modify and strengthen normal spells; for example, [Twin Maximize Magic: Electrosphere] that Nabe used against Khajiit.

Note: This is only a reference and the terms used and their actual effect may be different in the Light Novel.

Mechanics

Multiple Metamagic Feats on a Spell - a magic caster can apply multiple metamagic feats to a single spell. Changes are cumulative. You can't apply the same metamagic feat more than once to a single spell.
Magic Items and Metamagic Spells - you can store a metamagic version of a spell in a scroll, potion, or wand. A magic caster doesn't need the metamagic feat to activate an item storing a metamagic version of a spell. For example, Ainz using [Maximize Magic: Greater Lethal] stored on an item.
You cannot modify summoning spells or skills.
You cannot modify active or passive skills.
You cannot modify buffs or debuffs.

Known Metamagics

Maximize - maximum possible effect or enhancement. In D&D, it ensures that you get the maximum die possibile in every roll. In most RPGs, damage are randomized between "min damage" and "max damage". For example, MATK: 153~160. The first number is min-damage while the second number is max-damage. Maximize magic ensures that the player's spell would always reach the maximum "threshold" or "cap" damage.
Twin - cast the spell 2 times
Triple/Triplet - cast the 3 times
Penetrate - increase the spell's penetrability (or effectiveness) against the target's resistance
Enhanced - raise spell variables by 50% (D&D Empower; maybe)
Boost/Boosted - Increase the rank of the spell. If the target has magic immunity to low-rank spells, then adding this metamagic will allow to ignore the resistance. (e.g. [Triplet Maximize Boosted Magic: Magic Arrow] from 1st tier to 10th tier)
Widen - increase area of effect; double area of effect (D&D)
Silent - cast magic without verbally reciting the spell's name
Extend - double spell duration
Delay - slow down the execution time of a spell
Insecticide - increase spell's effectiveness against Insect-type enemy (maybe)
Aspect of the Devil/Devil's Diversiform - a unique skill prefix used by Demiurge.

Momonga's Experiment

He tried contacting the Admin and GMs.
He tried contacting his guild members.
He tried to force logout.
He tried if the guild management menu ("Master Source") still works.
He tried touching Albedo's breast...rather if R-18 is possible.
He tried if NPCs are alive by checking Albedo's pulse with her hand.
He tried if NPCs would still follow complicated commands that did not exist from the game.
He tried if NPCs can go outside of Nazarick.
He tried if class-related restrictions are still applied.
He tried equipping a sword.
He tested if he can still use magic.
He tested how his magic works - its power, area of effect, casting time, cooldown, etc.
He tested how to control summoned monsters.
He tested the NPCs if they are loyal to him and would not dare to betray or attack him.
He tested if friendly-fire works.

Overlord's Timeline

In chronological order according to the materials:

Volume 1: The Undead King
Blu-ray Bundle 1 Special: Emissary of the King
Blu-ray Bundle 2 Special: Audio Drama (3rd Drama)
Volume 2: The Dark Warrior
Volume.3: The Bloody Valkyrie
Drama CD1: The Sealed Evil Tree
Volume 4: The Lizard Man Heroes
Volume 8: The Two Leaders
Drama CD2: The Dark Hero's Story
Volume 5: The Men in the Kingdom (Part 1)
Volume 6: The Men in the Kingdom (Part 2)
Volume 7: The Invaders of the Large Tomb
Volume 9: The Magic Caster of Destroy

Martial Arts

Note: Entries marked with an asterisk lacks official description to support it. In other words, I explained the martial art using my own judgment. Some entries are pretty much self-explanatory anyway.

[Sixfold Slash of Light] - simultaneously releases six destructive, low-precision slashes (Gazef)
[Fourfold Slash of Light] - simultaneously releases four destructive, low-precision slashes (Gazef, Brain)
[Full Throttle] or [Flow Acceleration] (Anime) - applies "Haste" (a popular RPG terminology) for a brief moment. In other words, it raises both attack speed and movement for a limited amount of time as if the user plays "fast forward". (Gazef, Clementine)*
[Instant Counter] - instantly return to a striking posture allowing user to immediately counter (Gazef)
[Focus Fighting Power] - raises attack power (Gazef) *
[Body Strengthening] - raises physical strength (Gazef) *
[Mental Enhancement] - raises resistance to mind attacks (Gazef) *
[Enhanced Magic Resistance] - raises resistance to magic attacks (Gazef)
[Magical Weapon Enchantment] - enchant weapon with magical damage (Gazef)
[Evasion] - raises ability to dodge physical attacks (Climb)
[Greater Evasion] - greatly raises ability to dodge physical attacks (Clementine)
[Ability Boost] - raises overall stats (Clementine, Brain) *
[Greater Ability Boost] - greatly raises overall stats (Clementine) *
[Fortress] - blocks physical attack from physically superior enemy (Climb)
[Invulnerable Fort] - blocks physical attack from physically far superior enemy (Clementine)
[Pace of the Wind] - raises speed (Clementine)
[Limit Breaker - Mind] - Climb's exclusive martial art. Raises overall strength for a limited amount of time. (Climb)
[Strengthen Perception] - raises perception (Climb)
[High Vertical Strike] - Climb's signature move. A downward overhead slash (Climb)
[Strong Assault] - raises attack power to even break a heavy armor
[Heavy Blow] - raises weapon crushing power
[Cutting Edge] - raises weapon sharpness adding an extra cutting edge
[Severing Blade] - allows the user to take down strong opponents in a single attack by channeling aura into the blade and releasing it.
[Field] - Brain's 1st original martial art. Maximizes perception within 3 meters of radius. In simpler words, it increases accuracy and evasion to the utmost limit. (Brain)
[Instantaneous Flash] - Brain's 2nd original martial art. Releases an extremely fast slash that borders the limit of human perception. (Brain)
[God Flash] - Brain's 3rd original martial art. Learned by practicing [Instantaneous Flash] over 1 million times. Releases a slash that exceeds human imagination with a blinding speed that taps the realm of gods. (Brain)
[Wind of the Great Forest] - Brain's trump card. A combination [Field] and [God Flash]. It was named after the sound of blood spurting shortly after severing the neck. (Brain)
[Conceal Life] - hides the user's biological presence (Tia, Tina, Lockmyer)
[Twin Blade Strike] - a simultaneous attack that leaves a gleam of light along its path (Hekkeran)
[Limit Breaker] - increases the amount of martial arts the user can use at the same for a price (Hekkeran)
[Dull Pain] - unknown effect; make the user feel like something was being broken inside the body (Hekkeran)
[Physical Boost] - increase the body's strength (Hekkeran)
[Iron Fist] - increase physical attack power (Hekkeran)

41 Supreme Beings

Momonga - Guildmaster, Cash Spender, Creator of Pandora's Actor, First Nine
Touch Me - Guild Founder, Ex-Guildmaster, Warrior World Champion, Creator of Sebas Tian, First Nine
Bukubuku Chagama/Simmering Teapot - Older Sister of Peroroncino, Creator of Aura and Mare, One of the 3 Females, First Nine, Loli Eroge Voice Actress
Ulbert Alain Odle - Chuunibiyou, First Nine, Magic Caster World Champion, Creator of Demiurge
Herohero - Disheveled Company Employee, Programmed NPC AI
Whitebrim - Manga Artist, Loves Maid Uniform, Illustrator of 41 Homunculus Maids
Luci★Fer - Designed the Angel-Devil Gate before the Throne Room, Problem Child
Tabula Smaragdina - Perfectionist, Treasure Hall Designer, Creator of Albedo/Nigredo/Rubedo
Shijuuten Suzaku - University Professor, Oldest Member
Ankoro Mocchi Mochi - One of the 3 Females, Creator of Eclair Acleir Aicler
Yamaiko - One of the 3 Females, Teacher, Creator of Yuri Alpha, Lucky Casher
Peroroncino - Eroge Lover, Creator of Shalltear Bloodfallen
Warrior Takemikazuchi - Tachi Weapon User, Wielder of Takemikazuchi Series, Creator of Cocytus
Genjiro - Organizer of Treasure Hall, Creator of Entoma Vasilissa Zeta
Punitto Moe - Strategist, Created 'Anyone Can Easily PK' Guide
Blue Planet - Nature Lover, Designer of 6th Floor
Coup De Grâce - Co-Creator of 41 Homunculus Maids
Nishikienrai - Dual Kodachi Weapon User, Wielder of Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, Creator of Narberal Gamma
Nubo - Proposed the usage of Twenty - 'Caloric Stone'
Variable Talisman
Tigris Euphrates
Suratan - Otaku
Nearata
Velibor

Volume 3: The Bloody Valkyrie

The events behind Shalltear's betrayal happened on the night Clementine went to meet somebody in the slums.
The most luxurious inn of the fortress city E-Rantel is known as the "Shining Golden Pavilion".
[Preservation] is a common spell being used on foods.
Sebas' mission is to gather information about infuential people, make connections if possible and collect information about new spells that existed in NW.
With Shalltear as their leader, they were also given the mission to capture those who can use martial art and magic and those knowledgeable in world affairs or wars but do so in a way that it won't cause a commotion even if they disappear.
The Great Tomb of Nazarick share 2 common viewpoint:

Those who don’t belong to Nazarick are inferior
Apart from a few exceptions, humans and demi-humans should be annihilated for being an inferior race
Sebas shared the same viewpoiny as his creator - "Those who cannot save the weak shouldn’t claim to be strong."
Bardo Rofure a wealthy food merchant in E-Rantel and in-charge of the city's food logistic offered Sebas a team of trusted mercenaries to serve as bodyguards when they were about to leave in 2-3 hours.
Zach is a farmer who got his sister (Lilia) sold, conscripted by the Kingdom's army, went rogue and luckily joined a mercenary group.
Zach bumped against a purple-eyed woman wearing black cloak followed with clanging sounds of metal (Clementine).

The events in Volume 2 started 8 days after Nazarick was transported to the New World.
E-Rantel is called a Fortress City of the Kingdom because it has 3 layers of city walls. Its location can be found between the borders of Baharuth Empire and Slane Theocracy.
It is a tradition in E-Rantel to send a newbie adventurer to the worst adventurer's inn and gauge his/her strength through some sort of scripted bullying or hazing.
Ainz disguised himself as the Dark Warrior, Momon while Narberal changed her name to Nabe.
Brita is the 2nd person who received a Minor Healing Potion from Ainz.
In YGGDRASIL, a lot of players hated wearing mixed pieces of equipment (e.g. imagine wearing a green dragon armor for your upper body and wearing tuxedo pants for the lower half). Thus the game applied an update to standardize an equipment's visual or design without changing its stats and effects.
In YGGDRASIL, a player may name an item he/she personally created. There are of course limitations such as banned words or insults to someone. A player can pay a certain amount of fee to change the item's name.
Momon wears the following aside from his jet-black armor and two greatswords:

[Sure Hit Glasses], [Crown of Mental Barriers], [Clothes of the Black Widow], [Black Belt], [Metallic Gauntlets], [Nemean Lion], [Boots of Speed] and [Spawn Cape].
Note: All of them are Relic-class items.
Ainz' main gear are all Divine-class.
Among level 100 players, Ainz thought himself to be in the middle of the upper tier.