Gene Weigel Versus Artificial Intelligence (Google Gemini)

 

 

 

I was asked if I wanted to create a blog post using AI (Gemini)...

 

 and I say you know what? Lets do this! 

 

As I said, I received an email saying that AI could generate blog posts. So I was like okay went to Google Gemini and saw how far can I go? My comment are in RED (Where I make comments, it will be in red)

Conversation with Gemini

can you generate a new post for blogger that has entirely new content based on this page with art? https://justkeeponrollin.blogspot.com/2023/02/so-below-part-ii-astral-waylayers.html

The previous post, "...SO BELOW PART II: ASTRAL WAYLAYERS," delved into creatures from the lower reaches of the Astral Plane that are beginning to touch the earth. To maintain the thematic thread of planar denizens, here is an entirely new post that focuses on the contrasting entities found near the higher, celestial reaches—the Celestial Vanguards.

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...AS ABOVE PART III: CELESTIAL VANGUARDS

While their lower-plane counterparts seek to waylay those straying from the Prime Material, these entities are drawn to the highest reaches, the very edge where the Material touches the Celestial. They serve as guardians of the Outer Aether and are far more perilous to mortals than their sub-astral kin.

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AETHER LICH (The Radiant Caller)

(Imagine a spectral illustration of a swirling outline of cosmic dust and starlight in the shape of a regal, skeletal figure.)

Field	Value
FREQUENCY	Very rare
NO. APPEARING	1
ARMOR CLASS	-2
MOVE	9”/30” (MC: A)
HIT DICE	12
% IN LAIR	60% (at an astronomical focal point)
TREASURE TYPE	H
NO. OF ATTACKS	1
SPECIAL ATTACKS	See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES	Undead immunities, immune to light-based spells.
MAGIC RESISTANCE	40%
DAMAGE/ATTACK	Touch (2d10 damage and paralyzing chill)
INTELLIGENCE	Exceptional
ALIGNMENT	Neutral
SIZE	M
PSlONIC ABILITY	Nil
Attack/defense modes	Nil
X.P. VALUE	12,000 + 16/hp (8250 + 16/hp -its a lesser lich no mu - spells att/def and no psi potential like regular liches)

These entities are what remains of powerful mages who attempted to transcend mortality by merging their souls with the power of the high stars. They appear as a swirling outline of cosmic dust and starlight. Their touch inflicts a cold paralysis, and their main attack is to Call the Lesser Dust (once per day), instantly reanimating 1d4 skeletal warriors per character within a 60-foot radius. These reanimated creatures fight with 4 HD and AC 4.

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 SUN-EATER (Solar Drake)

(Imagine a drawing of a massive, serpentine dragon whose scales shimmer with the colors of a solar flare.)

Field	Value
FREQUENCY	Rare
NO. APPEARING	1-3
ARMOR CLASS	1
MOVE	6”/36” (MC: A)
HIT DICE	10
% IN LAIR	20%
TREASURE TYPE	E
NO. OF ATTACKS	3 (Claw/Claw/Bite)
SPECIAL ATTACKS	Breath Weapon (See below)
SPECIAL DEFENSES	Immune to Fire. Only harmed by weapons of +1 or better enchantment while in direct sunlight.
MAGIC RESISTANCE	Standard
DAMAGE/ATTACK	1d6/1d6/3d6
INTELLIGENCE	Average
ALIGNMENT	Chaotic neutral
SIZE	L (30-foot wingspan)
PSlONIC ABILITY	Nil
Attack/defense modes	Nil
X.P. VALUE	6,000 + 12/hp (2800 +14/hp)

A massive, serpentine drake whose scales shimmer with the colors of a solar flare. It is drawn to areas of intense heat or light, often raiding volcanoes or ancient temples that harbor celestial power. Its breath weapon is a concentrated beam of Solar Plasma (30-foot cone, 8d6 damage, save vs. breath weapon for half damage). The Sun-Eater can be detected up to five miles away by the intense heat distortion around it.

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CHASM GRASPER (The Void Claw)

(Imagine a chaotic sketch of a colossal, translucent claw reaching out of a shimmering, temporary rift in the air.)

Field	Value
FREQUENCY	Uncommon (Very rare)
NO. APPEARING	2-5
ARMOR CLASS	5
MOVE	15” (MC: C)
HIT DICE	6
% IN LAIR	0%
TREASURE TYPE	F
NO. OF ATTACKS	1
SPECIAL ATTACKS	Planar Grapple (See below)
SPECIAL DEFENSES	Only hit by +1 or better magic weapons, Ethereal/Astral immunity.
MAGIC RESISTANCE	Standard
DAMAGE/ATTACK	Nil
INTELLIGENCE	Low
ALIGNMENT	Neutral evil
SIZE	L (The "claw" is 15 feet long)
PSlONIC ABILITY	Nil
Attack/defense modes	Nil
X.P. VALUE	2,500 + 8/hp (475 +6/hp)

These horrors manifest as a colossal, translucent claw reaching out of a temporary rift in the air, usually near powerful planar conjunctions or high-altitude spires. They have no physical body in the Prime Material Plane. Their attack, Planar Grapple, automatically hits a single victim, who must Save vs. Paralysis or be pulled into the rift and instantly transported to a random, hostile plane (50% chance of Astral, 50% chance of an Outer Plane). If the save is made, the victim takes 4d6 damage from the psychic strain of resisting the displacement. (Psionics are immune if save)

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More planar perils to come in the next installment!

Thank you

You're welcome! I'm glad I could generate the new post for your blog.

Would you like me to generate an image tag for one of the new monsters, or perhaps draft a social media announcement for this latest post, "...AS ABOVE PART III: CELESTIAL VANGUARDS"?

can you makes images for it? 

Absolutely! Let's get those images generated for your blog post.

First, for the Aether Lich (The Radiant Caller), here is an illustration depicting a swirling outline of cosmic dust and starlight in the shape of a regal, skeletal figure.(INSERTED WITH TEXT)

Next, for the Sun-Eater (Solar Drake), here is a drawing of a massive, serpentine dragon whose scales shimmer with the colors of a solar flare. (INSERTED WITH TEXT)

And finally, for the Chasm Grasper (The Void Claw), here is a chaotic sketch of a colossal, translucent claw reaching out of a shimmering, temporary rift in the air.(INSERTED WITH TEXT)

 

Understood! To create a mirror of the planar entities with more earth-bound, "right outside civilization" monsters, we'll draw parallels to the previous creatures' roles and danger levels, but ground them in common fantasy tropes.

Here are three new monster entries, complete with images, that could serve as local threats:

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TERRESTRIAL THREATS: OUTSIDE THE GATE

While distant planar threats loom, most adventurers face dangers far closer to home. These creatures lurk in the shadowed woods, forgotten caves, and crumbling ruins just beyond the civilized lands, preying on unwary travelers and isolated homesteads.

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 CAVE WIGHT (The Shadow Stalker)

(Inspired by the Aether Lich - a spectral, skeletal figure, but grounded)

Field	Value
FREQUENCY	Uncommon
NO. APPEARING	1
ARMOR CLASS	5
MOVE	6”
HIT DICE	4
% IN LAIR	80% (in a forgotten tomb or deep cave)
TREASURE TYPE	D
NO. OF ATTACKS	1
SPECIAL ATTACKS	Energy Drain (See below)
SPECIAL DEFENSES	Undead immunities, immune to sleep, charm, hold.
MAGIC RESISTANCE	Standard
DAMAGE/ATTACK	Touch (1d4 damage and 1 level drain)
INTELLIGENCE	Average
ALIGNMENT	Lawful evil
SIZE	M
PSlONIC ABILITY	Nil
Attack/defense modes	Nil
X.P. VALUE	1,000 + 5/hp (510 + 4/hp - since its a slightly weaker wight)

These gaunt, spectral figures haunt ancient burial sites and lightless caverns. They appear as desiccated humanoids cloaked in shadows, their eyes burning with malevolent green light. Their touch drains the very life force from a living creature, sapping strength and vitality. A creature reduced to 0 levels by a Cave Wight becomes a new Wight under its control in 1d4 rounds. They are often accompanied by 2d6 animated skeletons or zombies (1 HD, AC 7).

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FOREST BASILISK (Stone Gazer)

(Inspired by the Sun-Eater - a powerful, reptilian threat)

Field	Value
FREQUENCY	Rare
NO. APPEARING	1-2
ARMOR CLASS	4
MOVE	6”
HIT DICE	6+1
% IN LAIR	50%
TREASURE TYPE	G
NO. OF ATTACKS	1 (Bite) (2-12 to make it fit bigger size)
SPECIAL ATTACKS	Petrifying Gaze (See below)
SPECIAL DEFENSES	Immune to petrification.
MAGIC RESISTANCE	Standard
DAMAGE/ATTACK	1d10
INTELLIGENCE	Low
ALIGNMENT	Neutral
SIZE	L (7-foot long body) (8-foot long minimum to be considered large)
PSlONIC ABILITY	Nil
Attack/defense modes	Nil
X.P. VALUE	2,000 + 7/hp (+8/hp)

The Forest Basilisk is a fearsome, eight-legged reptile with a scaly hide often camouflaged to resemble mossy rocks. It typically inhabits ancient forests and rocky hillsides, preying on deer and any unfortunate travelers. Its most terrifying weapon is its Petrifying Gaze: any creature meeting its eyes within 30 feet must Save vs. Petrification or be instantly turned to stone. The basilisk often surprises its prey from dense undergrowth, allowing it to quickly turn victims into statues for later consumption.

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GOBLIN SHAMAN (Foul Conjurer)

(Inspired by the Chasm Grasper - a manipulator of strange forces)

Field	Value
FREQUENCY	Very common (within a tribe)
NO. APPEARING	1-2 (with 5-20 goblins)
ARMOR CLASS	6
MOVE	6”
HIT DICE	3
% IN LAIR	70%
TREASURE TYPE	P, S
NO. OF ATTACKS	1 (Dagger/Staff)
SPECIAL ATTACKS	Primitive Curses (See below)
SPECIAL DEFENSES	Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE	Nil
DAMAGE/ATTACK	1d4 (dagger) or 1d6 (staff)
INTELLIGENCE	Average
ALIGNMENT	Chaotic evil (Lawful evil)
SIZE	S
PSlONIC ABILITY	Nil
Attack/defense modes	Nil
X.P. VALUE	100 + 4/hp (50 + 3/hp)

Unlike their brute brethren, Goblin Shamans wield crude but effective magic, often derived from dark pacts with minor nature spirits or malevolent entities. They are usually found at the heart of a goblin lair, directing their kin and casting Primitive Curses (3x per day):

• Hex of Weakness: Target creature within 30 ft. suffers -2 to attack rolls for 1d4 rounds (Save vs. Spells negates).

• Stumblefoot: Target creature within 30 ft. must Save vs. Spells or fall prone (loses next attack/action).

• Frighten: All non-goblin creatures within 20 ft. must Save vs. Spells or be Frightened for 1d4 rounds.

They are often adorned with tribal fetishes and crude magical implements, their power disproportionate to their size.

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