It's taken far too many weeks of sailing to get to this point. On the distant horizon, the Library Lupern, half floating academy, half graduate school, half storage vaults for all the bits and bops the grand House can't put in another place because it's either too strange, too dangerous, too weird or too volatile.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:00:38 No. 5632130 Report You've made it this far, right? And <span class="mu-i">look</span>, I don't even have an arrow-head in my lung or a dozen barking blades trailing my tail this time. No this - THIS - softsoul, this is going to be a proper kind of operation.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:02:15 No. 5632131 Report Quoted By:
Now, we've brought on some new faces. Please don't mind the spiders. They're. . . Well "friendly" is absolutely a lie. Just... Actually just ignore the spiders. And if you see Eventide, huck a lemon at him. Free bit if you hit.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:03:46 No. 5632133 Report Quoted By:
I had enough time while shipbound to adjust the logs and file some reports. If we make it through this one, we can expect some downtime for rest and refit. Maybe I'll show you all one of those noodle places the Kalcmiri love? It'll be great.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:05:05 No. 5632134 Report Quill and Pen have gone over the supplies in the hold and set aside the extra kit you'll need for this one. I have a <span class="mu-s">Plan</span>. And I spent our time at sea knitting it right up and proper too. You're going to love it. The Luperni won't even know what hit them!
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:06:41 No. 5632135 Report Quoted By:
It just requires. . . A touch of luck. And timing. And a delicate hand. And I hope that my people on the inside has prepared the grounds for us proper. And when I say it out loud like this I can begin to see that it is rather a lot of interlocking parts that have to click together just right. That... Okay I'm starting to maybe think this might not be as smooth as I want it to be.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:08:30 No. 5632137 Report Now, I put the word out for some specialists to round us up. Maybe one or two of them will arrive by boat or by dark night. Keep your eyes peeled.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:09:43 No. 5632138 Report Quoted By:
As for the rest, you know the drill. Maybe. Take a breather, go a few rounds with Quill. It'll be a while before we're close enough to start worrying about being battle-ready...
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:20:02 No. 5632145 Report So, check in, stow you gear, get some grub. We'll be a while in arriving yet, and there's <span class="mu-s">Prepwork</span> to do - as always. It'll help you later.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:33:24 No. 5632154 Report Oh, it's worth reminding you all that crafting follows the same format as sigildry, but with a few subtle differences. The most salient being that because you aren't fighting the very fundamental nature of reality using the supreme focus of your infinite will and shattering the iron laws of cause and effect, the world doesn't fight back all the time. Items made by simply combining the stuff that's all around you stay like they are when you aren't looking directly at them. That is to say, engineers don't have limits.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Sun 09 Apr 2023 06:38:44 No. 5632161 Report Quoted By:
>>5632137 I need to stop filling out these forms in my sleep. Look, a Scavenger pays 8 for Speed 5 if they dance there from Speed 4. Since 5 times 1.5 is indeed 7.5 and you round *up*. I swear, it's always the little additives that get you.
Sapsanolai
Rolled 2, 9, 1, 7 = 19 (4d10) >>5632145 One whole boat action? Aw, command, you shouldn't've.
>figure out standard Adjustable effects for my pistol and multitool, outside of the accessories i already bought (gearwright+cunning) If we're gonna be sneaking, I need to take some of the bark out of this thing. But I don't reckon that's gonna last long, rest of us seem pretty bad at the whole deal of... sneaking.
Better to just act fast and move faster, yeah?
#Sapsanolai, Sapper 3
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Dangerous: Violence 2]
Gearwright-2, Engineering-2, Tactics-2, Pistols-2
!Jury-Rig
!Tools and Tricks
!Tear Down That Wall
[R] Mark IV Vanadian Multitool, 0P, Block 1, Repair 1, Adjustable 2
[L] Chirni M77-B, 3+(Sense*2) Range | Springmag 77-B Urban (12/12), 1d10 Pierce, Jam 2, Burst 3
[A]
[H]
[Tools] Toolkit, 2construct
Inventory:
TwoShot Flickbow, 3+Sen Range, 1Sta Reload *Wireshot
Mk3 Roar-Choke {2-Adj} Half Range, shots hit line
Mk1 MagnoModerns {2-Adj} 3x target Armor, Metal Attract
Hart !!zgnzlIC/eE0
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>>5632130 "I appreciate your optimism, Ms. Ink, but for some reason I'm getting the feeling things won't turn out so simple."
"...Perhaps I'm just more pessimistic than I realize. Here's hoping."
#Harry [Hart], Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 0/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sword 2
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Absorb 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Jove
Reposting from previous thread>So you wants a touch o' my soul? Well, 'ave it. Oi's still a woild young legend, an'at means Oi's the boss now, see? Reckless2 Authority+Edge 4d, Consummate Professional
Cyrus 'Eventide'
Rolled 7, 5, 4, 10, 1, 9, 7, 9 = 52 (8d10) >>5632145 #Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavager
RES 10
[STA 6] // [SPD 3]
[React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1]
[Sense 3] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1]
[Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Edge: 5]
{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 4} // {Streetsmarts 2}
!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects
!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.
[R] // --
[L] // --
[A] // (Seasilk Coat) // 1 Stealth // Storage 10
[H] // --
[Tools]
(1 => 4 Bits)
(Skitterhouse Jar) // Can contain 6 Insects // Sealed // Reinforced
(Akotin Mothjar) // Can contain (12+Buzz) Insects
--(7 =>5(?) Mothswarm) // Illusion 1
(Webhome) // Can contain 10 Insects // Flammable
--(8 Sea Sultans) // Web 2, Poison 2
> Boat Action: Amidst flapping sail and swaying rope, an entomist perches well above the salt-spray deck of Ink's commandeered craft. From his grand vantage, Eventide scans the horizon in lazy sweeps, monitoring the restless waves for any lurking threat. (Sense3+Edge5) > Ready to Deploy Lamia !AQNHnFwIuI
>>5632145 "I'll be sure not dirty the books with their blood."
#Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
Inventory:
4 Bits
Lamia !AQNHnFwIuI
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>>5632236 >Finish sewing the burlapsackbackpacks. Breaker !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
>>5632145 >Boat Action: Learn as much as possible from the most speciallised person here how to Infiltrate The Luperni Library. I want to know the best weay to act, I want to know how to blend in (or how to stand out enough for them to think I can't possibly be up to no good.) I am not sure about the layout but surely theres a map somewhere. Finally I'd like to practice it a bit. Gotta run it a bit to understand what I am doing you know? >Deploy when ready to PREPWORK #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
Toby Lerone
>>5632154 "You really like noodles huh? When we visit the noodle place I hope it's not all boiled fish, I'm kind of getting sick of seafood after all this sailing."
"By the way, take this."
>Give Ink the Pytherii Writing Set "It's a miracle it hasn't been destroyed yet since I've been carrying it around... I hadn't been sure what the best moment was to give it to you but I figured it'd get ruined sooner or later if I kept it for too long. The Pytherii definitely built things differently though."
>Spend the rest of the boat ride hanging out with Ink. #Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3-1
React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 [Violence] 3
Etiquette-Rank 3, Negotiation-Rank 4, Training 2
+Challenge
+Mountain Motion
+Eloquence In Action
+{Wrecking Ball} 1Sta: Throw yourself forward using Brawn, as a tackle.
[R]
[L]Faithful (2W, Crit Cleave, Blockbreaker 2)
[A]["Determined, Righteously",Sigilplate] 2 Armor, -1SPD !Eaglesoul: Add 1/3 Wounds to all physical acts!One Last War: Armor *also* negates Wound-complications
[H]Nothing
[Tools] 5 Bits, 1 Bottle of Fine Pytherii Flutterwasp Wine, Pytherii Writing Set
Mimic
>>5632145 I'm awake, I'm awake.
>Boat Action: Recall and analyze my fight with Spc. Bathory. I saw my foe do something odd during that Moth Circuit Superslam, what was it and can I imitate it? Cunning+Pugilism 7d10 Mimic, Student-Squire 4, Sapper 1 (Open-Minded, Disciplined)
RES 9
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 3
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Limit 2
+2 Alchemy, +2 Academics, +1 Stance, +2 Connections, Pugilism +3(4), Fateweaving +2, Forensic Theology +2
(+1 Engineering)
Improvise
Pad Resume
Cram Session
Made Up References
I Prepared That Last Week
Adaption Pool 4/4: +1 Pugilism, Furious Fists!, +1 Engineering, Jury-Rig
[R] Martinos' Knuckleduster, Mag 2 {Fate}, {Khorkis} 1Pain, crit-stun
[L] Shiv, 0p, Bleed 9+
[A] Nothing
[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2, Protective/Fragile
[Tools] Herbal Pouch (First Aid 2), Alchemical Field Kit (Poisons 2), 11 bits
Mimic
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Rolled 5, 3, 8, 4, 1, 6, 10 = 37 (7d10) >>5632145 >>5632341 Helps if I add the dice. Forget that I can't Jury-Rig my way through every steady action now.
Doc O'C_ean
Rolled 9, 5, 4, 7, 5 = 30 (5d10) >>5632145 >Boat Action: Fill Prescriptions. In order of precedence: Coagulants for Toby (looking for bleed resist + bleed decay), Blink for Lamia (looking for +Speed), Berserker for Toby (looking for +Adrenaline). Will fill prescriptions for others while supplies last. If no one else asks, make up some more anti-coagulants with excess hits, because bleed is bad and I won't always be close enough to stitch you up. [Anatomy 3 + Woeheart 2 + Nerve Artisan Tools 2 hits + needle? 1 = rolling 5 dice and using tools for +3? (not sure if the needle helps here)]. Not singing at the medicine because I'm relying on lore rather than pulling energy out of my blood. #Doc O'C_ean
Scourge 3
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1
Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2
Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / Focus 2
Limit 4 / Attune 2 / Academics 2
Anatomy 3; Woeheart 2; chronos 2; Fate 2; Anatomy (Toby) 1; Mistspeaker 2
!Incant (fat for hits) / !conduit (wounds for mag/aoe)
!Moist (I am water) / !Currents (I see all between the shores)
!I Know Where This Goes (+2 dice when fixing limbs) / !Oh. I Know Where That Goes (x First do no harm x)
[R] Silver Needle Kit, 1M, 4R, Woeheart / [L] Nerve-Artisan's Tools - Alchemy 2, Woeheart 2, Sedative 1, Stimulant 1, 1R
ag: Seastained Ritual Shiv (so cold, misty +1, cap 4); Ticking Time Piece Bloom
Rolled 8, 1, 2, 6, 9, 7 = 33 (6d10) >>5632145 No one checked last time to see how much extra time we went sailing about for. Don't worry, I got it.
> 1 month plus 6d10 weeks > Bloom
>>5632503 > 9 months In my defense, those rocks we beached on looked so much farther away through the spyglass.
Ryona
Rolled 10, 7, 5, 6, 1, 8, 4, 8, 10, 3, 3, 5 = 70 (12d10) >>5632145 >>5632154 Boat Action:
>[Improvise] Using my newfound knowledge of Skulker tricks and Gearwright skills, I go through the sizeable pile of Bits and do my best to fashion the metal scraps into an imitation of the Rough Mask that Skulkers use [Skulker2+Gearwright2+7Bits] >>5632353 Hey Doc, if you still have the "supplies", get me some of that Chronos-laced speed too. I don't necessarily need it, but I want to try some.
>>5632503 >>5632515 I don't think Ink has enough lemons to survive on this ship for that long. Tell Lamia to cut the rocks or something, cause I won't be squeezing under the boards and exterminating hundreds of spiders just so the howling at night can stop.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 18:23:20 No. 5632567 Report Rolled 6, 7, 9, 4, 1, 1, 1, 6, 1, 5, 8, 7, 6 = 62 (13d10) >>5632503 >>5632515 And those pirates? WHAT an ADVENTURE. And so dashing too. Unbelievable that Doc managed to commune with their kraken though I haven't seen something like that in a while. Ah, I still miss them. I hope they find the Treasure of Captain Glint. That Sawkins boy had some pluck, I tell you what.
And by the void, after <span class="mu-s">nine months</span> on this b o a t I am about ready to find land for a while. Fresh sea air is enough fresh sea after your first Lanternfest and your eight Sea Sultant migration, I tell you. I hope everyone likes the scarves I knit. And the gloves. And the socks. And the woolen sweaters. And the cute hats.
Good thing Fulton is so adept at spear-fishing or we'd have run out of fish a while ago.
Applying ... <span class="mu-s">The Long Way Around</span>-Modifier.
-5d10 Escalation
-3d10 Guard Presence
+5d10 Research Build-Up
Everyone unlocks a set of Woolen Wear (Warm, comfortable)
---
Also, I had Pen use his art talent to help prepare a pictogrammic overview of how not to get shanked so bad.
Etch !JrK6CSOigM
>>5632145 >Twitchy: +1 React >+1 Sense, +1 Manipulate >Disciplined >>5632134 >Update the Histories >>5632137 >Gain 14 Bits >Assign 7 bits to [Memories of Earlier Operations] "What type of operation? Well you're lucky your my superior or else I wouldn't be able to tell you this so do try to keep this hush hush, yeah? Yeah. So it was called Operation Unveil the goal was to send a maybe one or maybe a few of us to go [Undercover] into a Theurges retinue and send back any secret information to command through different types of means. Pigeon, Rat,...fish. A bit unclear how many of us there was? Well actually... ~~They didn't tell us Ink~~ . We had to figure out ourselves who was on our side or who we could even turn into allies. In my particular case I assumed the identity of a Pathfinder, a Knight, a Merchant, just another Scragdog Walker. Anything to get as much info as possible. Eventually, when we had gathered all intel of interest before and at the end of the big Conflict it was time to drop all masks and end the 'life' of the Theurge. Killed him? Weeellll Lets just say he's resting in a sunny place right now ;) Interpret it as you will. After that in my case, I got a bit more formal recognition. Got sent to different places: Reikan, Pyther, back Home, Rikovol, under the sea, in he sky that one time. Wasn't always easy but I saw a lot of the world yet not all of it. And now...now I'm here. #Etch, Scavenger (Operative)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Skill1-Rank, Skill2-Rank, Skill3-Rank...
!Perk1
1Perk2
[R]
[L]
[A]
[H]
[Tools]
Etch !JrK6CSOigM
Rolled 5, 6, 5, 2, 1, 1, 8 = 28 (7d10) >>5632588 >>5632137 >roll ;) CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 19:14:59 No. 5632643 Report Quoted By:
>>5632567 Pen also had a few choice pointers on the arts of physical beatings. This doesn't cover everything but is useful to know.
Most improvised weapons deal Fatigue. Your fists and legs and teeth deal 1/2 Brawn fatigue unless you're quite dangerous. You'll need time and timing and lots of connections to score proper implements. We have a few in the company but even the Woodbreakers I got on mass sale from a Reikan noble-house that got insolvent. It's actually sort of hard to score enough gear to outfit a small army, you know?
That's why it's so useful to sharpen, adjust, or modify your weapons or those of your allies. Scourges are especially helpful here, as Sigils can layer unto Objects to bolster their general capacities. Steady actions and the right tools help here - maybe get your local Sappers to polish up a spear, or some-such.
Also, you might spot that some ranged weapons are a bit variable? Our standard broadheads deal 1d5W, instead of some flat number. Sometimes, ranged attackers strike something that shouldn't be poked holes in. That's a bad, bad time. This goes for most ranged attacks. But keep in mind that ranged strikers have to contend with environmental obstacles and cover a lot more than someone right up there in your face. The best advice I can give for fighting bowmen is don't get shot.
Bloom
>>5632567 I never could get the hang of it, Fulton's a real theurge at spearing fish through water, a real provider for his spider friend.
Cuddles is so big now!
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
>>5632588 You actually start with at least 16 bits, since you have 1 Authority, and you get (7+(Authority) ) * 2 bits. You also probably want to buy some equipment.
>>5632503 >>5632515 9 months huh? Cuddles must have grown so much, right?
>>5632145 >Boat Action: Ask Pen to train me and Cuddles on his instincts. Maybe we can learn a thing or two about how he knows what's behind him without eyes on the back of his head. Fulton, Scavenger
Stout
Disciplined
RES 12
STA 6 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 3 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Tactics 2, Handling 2,
Spears 2:
!Lean in, -2 but hit Reach+1 tiles
!Fend, -2, hits>resist force target back
!Fade, -2, step back, half hits build reaction
[R] Sunspot Spear
2Sharp, Pen [2], Reach 2
!crit puncture
[L] Strider's Redoubt
Block 1, counter 10
Front Armour 2
[A]
[H]
[Tools]
{Malichnid, Immature}
"Cuddles"
Web 4 | Venom 2
Sense 4 | Predator 6
(Other Unknown Qualities)
!Quiet Malice: Webs can serve as Traps.
>can try to fascinate and dazzle in a vision-based AOE >innately a Lightspinner >Has 24 eyes Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
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>>5632646 If you think I'm good, you should see how Cuddles does it. It's like she doesn't even need to try! If anything, she would be the provider for me.
Etch !JrK6CSOigM
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>>5632647 No worries! We will get to that very soon :). Those Pathfinder Fatigues look pretty appealing afterall
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 19:50:42 No. 5632675 Report >>5632588 >>5632609 Good to have you with us, Etch. Fine call for a man of your talents around here. Although the way I hear it, the Alienaus Sky-Scurry team was... Well not's talk about that. Four months in a Theurgical Retinue? That's something. Most people barely last two hours.
I may have a job for you. You must speak High Pytherii. So, we'll need you on point here...
+c7 Service Knife
1W, Traps 1
+3<span class="mu-s">Operations</span>
<span class="mu-i">which covers Tactics + Impersonation + General Fieldcraft</span>
!Under The Covers: 1Sta: Roll to convert a downed hostile to a Disguise
!Smooth Operator: 1Sta: Add Manipulation as a Third Dicepool, 1/turn, hits also Befriend, Befuddle or Bolster
>Befriend is useful if you're among hostiles >Befuddle misdirects and lies, building stories >Bolster helps allies get motivated or shake off fatigue !Good Enough For Government Work: Steady Action deploys a [cache] in a location no one has direct eyes on.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 19:54:43 No. 5632680 Report >>5632675 Also what are you even wearing, take that off, that's some kind of grass-cloak that's not for you. Here.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 20:32:21 No. 5632711 Report Quoted By:
>>5632190 So, Gearlocks. Finest vanadian tech. Takes a certain knack to make it sing, but when it *does*...
Vanadian gear with Adjustable can be Adjusted by taking a Steady action, re-orienting the ratings into serviceable boosts to the quality of the gear. It also serves as a marker for how many Adj-Slots a piece of gearlock can click on to itself. Obviously if you've got a Magnofling system on your gearlock, you can't adjust it quite as well.
<span class="mu-s">Gear can generally adjust any quality it already has up or down or sideways - so your M77 there might adjust its range, it's damage, it's burst, it's jam. </span>. Because your standard multitool has "construct 2" base, it's a little bit of a wider platform (It's . . . Multi-use). You could adjust it to add +1 Dig on top of the construct, and now the shovelhead digs for 3.
This is an action that requires no rolls. However, you can also attempt to adjust things a little eclectically, with Engineering, cunning or knowledge. Your Multitool for instance can cut, dig, break, block (!), or you can dig out the nozzle attachments for jet, water, fire. These would require 1 Fuel as well, as the energy has to come from somewhere. That follows boost-gear rules, so with Adjustable 2, your standard multitool comes with a fairly useful low-tier welding mode (Fuel 1, Fire 1).*
>*again note that the fire1 is in addition to the construct 2, for a total of 3 fire. It requires a lot of fiddling with the chargers and valves because of the low fuel, but it works. To restore the fuel, spend 2 AP to rejigger things. Some attachments provide more fuel.
For things (like. . . a gun...) that provides its own "fuel" in the form of ammo, you can try to coat the munitions that pass through the barrel in effects such as adjusting the chirni with it's rating of {2} to also add +2 Fire to the shots that pass through it. This can get rather dangerous.
In general, standard physical qualities provided by either your skills, the environment or your kit in general can be adjusted. Vanadian tools don't deal with metareal effects so well, so you obviously can't fold your multitool in such a way that it grants you sway over Fate itself.
... There's <span class="mu-i">attachments</span> for that.
finally, all Gearwright gear like boostkits and adjusable tools can be <span class="mu-s">Overclocked</span>, taking a <span class="mu-s">normal action</span> to try and buy more Adjustment. With Adjustable 2 you'd need 3 hits to advance to Adjustable 3, for 1 more point... And overstrung in such a way your gear readily snaps and complicates.
>>5632196 Jove, I really appreciate your staring contest with a rock but <span class="mu-s">please</span> understand it takes scourges and theurges months of training to get good at their effects. You can try to use the totem using just your Authority, but the ability to direct the odd energies will be rather limited.
Still, because it's quite a powerful totem, it does provide Mag 3 on its own. So even without the finer points of Attuned control, you could do some damage.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 20:50:25 No. 5632736 Report Quoted By:
>>5632196 ... Also I think you just turned every spoon in the mess-hall into a small metal bird. Looks like Wrenchwind Seagulls--- STOP THEM BEFORE THEY GET AWAYYYYY.
>>5632197 Oh there are threats all-right. Tell you all about them in a second. Good job on being keen eyed, though. It'll let us slide in safer.
>>5632236 Please don't dirty the books with their bone-marrow, skin, brains or organs <span class="mu-i">either</span> I'm watching you!
Looks like your Burlapsackbackpack is nice, flammable and a bit scratchy. Great for bespoke kidnappings.
+Burlapsackbackpack
4 Pockets
>Pockets store Items and the universe doesn't even question how it fits in there. >>5632252 Breaker, oh, trust me, I'll run you through a <span class="mu-i">special</span> routine. But you being so ahead of your class makes me proud.
>+1 Impersonation [Temp] !Blend In: Add all targets in same room as +Dice to Diguise if you're not Blown
>>5632282 <span class="mu-s">!!!!</span>
WHA-- UH-- BUT-- LOO-- UHM.
i'llberightbackgottagodosomethingrealquick
>>5632341 That odd masked stranger moved like nothing in this wide world has a right to, disregarding bones both theirs and yours. Their touch seemed to leech the structure of things, eating away at solidity - even Toby's plate was no use. You can't quite improvise your way into possessing physical organs you don't have or strange proclivities provided by whatever source of power that stranger had, but, that said - the fighting style?
That's fit for normal souls.
Upgrade Pugilism to Unarmed, gain:
!Kick, -1, +1 Reach, toggle: Force
>You can choose to deliver a blow with Force effect instead of normal >Kicking does not use your hands, which makes it quite useful if you don't have them or they're occupied >Boots can add some effects, but your soft sandals mostly feel like being caressed with a soft hand. It looks like that stranger was really fond of the speed clinch:
>[1Sta] Unarmed+Speed, Measured: Grab target arm [-1 acc, xd10] >[1Sta] Unarmed+Brawn+GrabStrength: Twist out of joint. Getting your hands on your opponent is half the proper way to win a fist-fight. All Grabs add their value as bonus dice to following close-quarters actions. You can also expend them as +Effect if you try to throw someone or bear them to the ground.
It should go without saying, but targets on the ground have remarkably reduced Reactions and dodge.
The other thing that strange Stranger did was put Toby's head through a support pillar. If you can Shift your opponent around with sufficient force, you can slam them into things
>[1Sta] Unarmed+[Pool]: Slam target into that wall/fireplace/hisally/thewater/theground/thatspike. >>5632353 [5 hits]
Doc that's a fine batch of 5 <span class="mu-s">coagulants</span> you just made. Each 1 has STR 1, and if you slap it on a wound with 1 STA you roll Resist+First Aid to immediately patch up Hits+1 Bleed.
I recommend people thinking they'll get stabbed grab one.
+5 coagulants, staunch 1
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 21:10:32 No. 5632763 Report Quoted By:
>>5632557 Heyheyheyhey those are <span class="mu-s">budget bits</span> I need them for bribes and deliveries and caches and supplies and lemons and ink and a giant present for Toby forget I said that I mean lemons--- Stop, oi, put down my budget accounts!
Here, here, I'll help you sew one up, just s-stop taking from my direct expense account!
[1 crit, 1 hit, +3 from Ink]
+Nightknife' Mask
Stealth 2 in cover, Filter 12
3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo, Restock 3
>3 STA to restock a smoke-use >Smoke reliably breaks line of sight, counters as cover and hides things. >Filter resists gas and particles > You have . . . Gearwright and a Trap Kit? You could probably modify those smoke charges... >>5632647 Turns out, there's no magic here. It's down to sheer, bloody competence. Not sure you can train that kind of thing unless you happen to have time to go through two wars and one more in a month. Something about the way Pen moves distils a life-time of Grace into a gentle, irresistible forward motion. With your Focus, Fulton, I just don't think you have the Knack for that kind of thing.
Good news though, if you stick close to your
abyssal creation of malice friendly spider friend, it has very high Sense and Predator attributes which means it's got a dead-read on most dangerous situations.
You can task it with Handling+Authority to perform a task, such as "Guard" or "Watch" or "Find" or "Keep", and because you know the Tongue you don't have to worry much about it misunderstanding you. Then our ... delightful ... friend will use its superior senses to warn you of danger.
You can think of each order by the way as direct control over the Stamina that the Malichnid spends. So if you had told it to "Guard" and "Observe", it'd use 1 Stamina to guard you and 1 stamina to Observe and the rest on its own best judgement. These order are Standing, until you replace them - so no need to tell Cuddles the same thing every minute or so. It's good enough memory to keep several orders in mind.
Because you have Handling, you can also use Supervision with your pet. Then instead of giving it an order and letting it carry it out, you micro-manage the stamina expenditure. You spend Stamina for both of you
>[1 Sta] Supervise: Malichnid moves 111 111 >[1 Sta] Supervise: Malichnid webs my newspaper [Predator+Web] >[1 Sta] Supervise: Malichnid moves 555 555 Cuddles here is... eerily... intelligent, so unlike most pets you don't have to worry about range when Supervising. As long as she can see you, it seems fine.
Oh, and of course, you have Handling. <span class="mu-s">Tricks</span> are subtly different from orders.
>[1 Sta] Cuddles, Trick! friendly hug mode! [ Handling+Authority] [2hits] >[1 Sta] cuddles, Order: hug any stranger that walks into this room The 2 hits on refreshing a Trick become bonus-dice on carrying out your order. It's like using Authority to guide and motivate allies, but for giant twelve-legged omnivore spider-princesses.
Agent Etch !JrK6CSOigM
Rolled 3, 7, 7, 1, 2, 7, 4 = 31 (7d10) >>5632675 >>5632680 No problemo Ink. I think forging a path there shouldn't be too much trouble maybe there is something in my pockets that could help... this should do?
>Pay 7 Bits for Worn Pathfinder Fatigues >Pay 2 Bit to make my Cunning 2 #Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1]
Bloom
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>>5632567 They sure were a lot friendlier after Doc started giving their kraken scratches, and I think that old crate of rum helped too! Knew it would be handy, I did.
> lose the spiced rum crate CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 21:49:06 No. 5632796 Report Quoted By:
Alllriiighty, people. Nudge in close, take a breath, maybe shoo some of the Sea Sultans away. Anyone want a rum sour? Those pirates really knew how to make a drink or three.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 21:55:00 No. 5632799 Report Quoted By:
Agents Log and Note been embedded in the library in deep cover, preparing our way in. I admittedly told them it was going to be roughly four weeks we're now coming up on <span class="mu-s">forty</span> buuuuuut that just means they've had plenty of time to prepare. >1/2
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 22:00:08 No. 5632805 Report Quoted By:
I'm going to SINK THIS SHIP AND DROWN ALL OF YOU WITH MY BARE HANDSSSS--- Oh.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
>>5632783 Unfortunately, since Cunning is an Attribute, it would require 3 * level to upgrade, in this case 3 * (level 2) = 6 bits. It would be 2 bits if it were a skill.
Agent Etch !JrK6CSOigM
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>>5632807 >>5632680 Wooops, fixed on my sheet. I guess I'll keep 2 bits in my pocket
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 22:18:04 No. 5632827 Report taking operational advice from a spider what's become of my life ahem
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 22:27:57 No. 5632835 Report >>5632827 Our job now is to do <span class="mu-s">PREPWORK</span>, which is a bit like Downtime, but solely focused on GETTING THIS JOB DONE.
We can call in some <span class="mu-s">Favours</span> and see if the Whispermarkets know a thing or two we don't. They could tell us about on-going research projects, arrivals, or caches. Or guard routines. A well-prepared Whisper-agent can also adjust the terrain or solve a few problems.
We can also spend some of these - RYONA - company bits on a few select bribes and preparations. That's generally less effective than simply calling in a favour, but it works.
----
<span class="mu-s">During PREPWORK</span>, you use your <span class="mu-s">Theoretical</span> skills, secrets, cunning and role-ranks to PREPARE.
Tactics helps us uncover QUESTIONS about enemy force disposition
Negotiation helps barter for Favours
connections help find likely coincidences, people who know things, an inside man, or a good link
Academics tells us about the ideas, ideals, places, problems and potentials
Streetsmarts is useful to try to find out what isn't the way it appears.
Since I'm <span class="mu-s">Ink</span>, I have Operations and Acquisitions. I get <span class="mu-s">Two</span> rolls to help you: One Operations roll is a Guidance that lasts the entire map, and provides a slight bonus to skill. For this one I'm thinking I'm going to give you all a flash instruct in how to act like someone else, so the disguises work better.
The Acquisitions roll is for pre-deploying caches on the map. Note and Log will have done their job and stashed some tools ahead of time.
If you have <span class="mu-s">other</span> skills that can be of use instead, perhaps try those.
We'll have about 2-3 Rounds of PREPWORK. Some clever work might also:
Reduce Luperni Escalation
Boost Disguises
Add bonuses
Apply penalties
come up with an entirely new plan.
Arrange extraction
Acquire allies...
---
This sort of stuff takes your <span class="mu-s">full attention</span>, so you only get 1 Prep action per Prepphase. However, you can add Modifiers and Perks as you please.
And if you really want to burn the midnight oil, have a shot of rum sour and a cup of the Bluest Beans. You'll be <span class="mu-s">awake</span> for another Prep action, but, the uhm, the <span class="mu-s">crash</span> will be unpredictable at best.
Toby Lerone
>>5632827 >>5632835 Calling Dibs on one of the Disguises, I can't lie but if it's just acting like a Knight, I think I'm fairly passable. Besides, I'm not sure a lot of us except maybe Etch are any good at disguises or manipulation anyway.
Maybe as Sir Cavall, Former Squire of Sir Psoglav.
Sapsanolai
Rolled 9, 5, 1, 1 = 16 (4d10) >>5632835 The map's a bit... blurry.
Here, we can do a bit better.
>engineering+manipulate+1 favor: source architectural blueprints of the luperni library, hoping to find structural weaknesses or hidden passageways Someone else (who's way skilled at disguise or something) should prolly try to score something with a bit more clearance than a visitor's badge... and if we can find where this damn thing is before we even enter, it'll be smooooth sailing.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 22:45:01 No. 5632841 Report Oh, and a <span class="mu-s">note</span> on disguises. Everyone starts with a strength <span class="mu-s">THREE</span> disguise. I made it myself. I'm very proud.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
Rolled 7, 7, 3, 6, 7 = 30 (5d10) >>5632839 >I have disguises for all of you >>5632835 >Uncover the guard locations / rotations. Where are they, or where do they go? Have Cuddles assist me with this task. (Tactics 2 + Authority 3) Agent Etch !JrK6CSOigM
Rolled 9, 6, 3, 5, 4, 10, 10 = 47 (7d10) >>5632835 >-Focus >Boost Disguises a bit, sure we can do visitors passes but we can also do BETTER! Lets take an exemple from what we have around like the sentries or guards (Operations 3+Sense 2+Manipulate 2 from !Smooth Operator) Grin [Skulker]
>>5632841 RES 10
STA 5 SPD 4
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Graceful] 2
CQC-2, Thrown-2, Impersonate-2, Gearwright-1, Streetsmarts-2
[Instincts]
[The Payoff]
[R] Alleyfriend Knife
[L]
[A] Bandolier of Rough Sharps
[H] Rough Mask
[Tools]Gearblade Kit
[Pockets] 8 Bits
>Requesting Smiley Face Mask CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Sun 09 Apr 2023 23:26:08 No. 5632869 Report >>5632849 Ah, a <span class="mu-i">professional</span>. Glad to have you on board, night-knife. This kind of thing is your speciality, isn't it? Sorry about the whole nine-month delay on the pick-up. Or have you been in the hold, avoiding the spiders this entire while?
But now you're here, feel free to get to work. We'll certainly need someone of your talents.
Your Bits might be better spent on Prepwork, as it's somewhat harder to reach proper markets at this juncture. I'll re-imburse you post mission.
Grin
Rolled 5, 5, 8, 7, 5, 7, 6, 3 = 46 (8d10) >>5632869 >Bribe the workers with 4 Bits and try to get a job as a greenhouse worker using Impersonate 2 and Manipulate 2. (Not sure what the bits rules are, I'll roll an extra 4 dice in case it adds) Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Sun 09 Apr 2023 23:40:54 No. 5632882 Report Ave. I am Decimus Octavius Centurius. I was recently reminded that I need to complete my continuing education requirements. What lectures do you have available here, and how many credit-hours are they worth?
Toby Lerone
Rolled 5, 3, 4, 3, 10, 6, 2 = 33 (7d10) >>5632841 >Be Sir Cavall. >Loyal hound of Luperni and former squire of Sir Psoglav. >Taking a gap year from service to explore the world and hone my skills >Meet a cute but dangerous stranger and be enamored by her. >We find ourselves near the Luperni Library. >Since I know how much she loves Sarethian masquerade plays and books I know she'll love the place. >Use the Pytherii Wine as a bribe to try to get a private tour of the Botanical Gardens with Inks. Reckless 2, Etiquette 3 + Negotiations 4 CommandoCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CommandoCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:TF8tQl5t Mon 10 Apr 2023 00:01:03 No. 5632897 Report Quoted By:
>>5632875 Look at you, snakemind! You worked out the bits rules all by themselves!
Bloom
Rolled 3, 3, 5, 10 = 21 (4d10) >>5632827 Sounds to me like carrying a big sigilplate spear about this place isn't going to let me blend in well. Sorry mate, maybe next time.
Now I know you said they're bad at sorting books, or at least I think thats what you said, but the atlas book /really/ doesn't sound neither metallurgical or biological, and I don't think even the most unhinged librarian could think otherwise. There's gotta be another library.
There's also no accommodation, so visitors must be staying portside nearby.
> Streetsmarts + Manipulate chat up the bars, try to tease out more information. Hidden collections maybe? Some of you lot come with me, broaden the net.
Rion
Rolled 7, 6, 6, 1, 4 = 24 (5d10) >>5632835 Hey Ink could you enlighten on subject of strain. I have heard of it but no-one has been willing to tell about it. It kind of bothers me as that... thing always seems like it some how beacons people that piece of palatine armor i mean.
>[Scav3 + Sense2] The Ratfriend Paths: Head to Material Research look for things hidden among research documents. While pretending to look info on materials useful for travelling. It was time to leave mask and weapons and head to library maybe something interesting could be found books or not she had an good eye after all.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets
[L]
[A] Shadecloak
[H] Mothmask 2/2
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Cyrus 'Eventide'
>>5632827 > Prepwork: By Eventide's estimation, Warded storage would likely be where the most valuable and volatile treasures of the Luperni are contained. Additionally, the fact that the hounds stationed the majority of their manpower is garrisoned there, instead of in a more centralized location, is quite telling. Though, while these details interested the entomist greatly, his chief concern was the fortress's ability to signal distress. Given the temperament and skillsets of his associates, he anticipated an alarm being raised within the first few minutes of the operation. In an effort to extend the length of this venture, Eventide scrutinized the sprawling infrastructure of the fortress vault searching for internal and external lines of communication and devising methods of disrupting them. (Streetsmarts2+Edge5)
Mimic
Rolled 3, 6, 3, 10, 1, 10, 3, 9, 3, 6, 5, 5, 2, 7, 2, 1, 3, 1, 8, 8, 5, 8, 1, 6, 1 = 117 (25d10) >>5632835 >Sillius Soddus, overworked and exhausted foreign academic These are my people, more or less. Given my academic background, I figure there's a fair chance that I'll be able to access the scholarly circles within the facility and locate the private collections. Cool books to steal, artifacts hidden away, and records concerning The Atlas.
A lot of dice here, but my understanding is that we have the time to leverage all our assets and have unrestricted perk use. Feel free to remove modifiers unfit to the situation.
>Modifiers and Perk use >Reorganize my Adapt Pool to be: [Quick Study], [Thesis Defense], +2 Academics >[Quick Study] my Forensic Theology and Alchemy into Academics. +4 Academics >Push for 8 fatigue or generate it through other perk use >[Cram Session], taking 4 wounds and a +8 on my roll >[Thesis Defense] for Academics to my roll, hits also 'provide knowledge' >Fateweaving+Focus to shunt my complications onto the nearest Sea Sultan 4d10 >Connections (2d)+Student-Squire(4d)+Academics(8d)+Cram Session(8d) for a total of 22d10 >Action: Locate an old associate with information regarding hidden or restricted locations within the facility. #Mimic, Student-Squire 4, Sapper 1 (Open-Minded, Disciplined)
RES 9
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 3
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Limit 2
+2(0) Alchemy, +2(8) Academics, +1 Stance, +2 Connections, Unarmed+3, Fateweaving +2, Forensic Theology +2(0)
Adaptable Pool 4/4: +2 Academics, Thesis Defense, Quick Study
Improvise
Pad Resume
Cram Session
Made Up References
I Prepared That Last Week
Kick
Disguise Strength: 3 (My spectacles are aligned, pocket protector in place)
[R] Martinos' Knuckleduster, Mag 2 {Fate}, {Khorkis} 1Pain, crit-stun
[L] Shiv, 0p, Bleed 9+
[A] Nothing
[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2, Protective/Fragile
[Tools] Herbal Pouch (First Aid 2), Alchemical Field Kit (Poisons 2), 11 bits
Mimic
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Rolled 6 (1d10) >>5632973 Last of the 26.
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Mon 10 Apr 2023 02:10:57 No. 5632992 Report Rolled 10, 6, 3, 1 = 20 (4d10) >>5632835 >>5632882 >Borrowing 6 bits to spend on tuition if I need it. I'll bring it back if they don't ask for course money up front or we don't get that far. >Rolling [Academics + Focus/Cunning] = 4 dice to find out who the teachers are, what they are teaching, when the lectures are, how much they are, how many professional development hours they are worth, and if there are any attendance fees. Also, do they have the license renewal forms here? If the opportunity presents its self, sit in on a lecture while the others are doing their prep-work. Depending on who the professors are, consider discussing an Ecological Impact Study for the introduction of Rainbow Sleekers to various locales.
Jupitah
Rolled 7, 10, 9, 5, 3 = 34 (5d10) >>5632907 Roight-o. Oi've suspicions of me own.
>>5632827 >Oi's Jupitah now. >Campus town? Break out the exotic charm of me stunnin' physique and rough manners barely contained by decorum and academic garb. Try it on in the Observatory, or the bars if I'm not allowed there. Streetsmarts+Brawn 5d Jove, Striker 2 Sapper 2
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 Edge 2
Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2
!Deep Reserves
!Flourish
!Consummate Professional
!Rush Job
[R] Woodbreaker: 2H 1W 1Reach, Crits Cleave
[H] Rikovol Pressed Helmet, 2 Barrier
[Tools] 3 bits, Boostgear Fuel 6 Boost 2+2Sapper+1Jump
QuickreteTank Mod
Messer
Nugget of Palatine Armour, 3Mag Metallic-Terrene, 1Limit, 2Strain
Inspiration
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
Rolled 4, 6, 7, 4, 7, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1 = 38 (10d10) >>5632827 >Prepwork: Based on analysis of previous Luperni behavior, they are not beyond using traps. A consequence of this is that areas may not be as they seem. Subtly out possible trapped areas and look for hidden spaces. (Scavenger3+Wiredancer3+Grace2+Tactics2) #Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Inventory:
4 Bits
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Mon 10 Apr 2023 05:16:57 No. 5633072 Report Rolled 1, 5, 8, 4, 10, 6 = 34 (6d10) >>5632835 >Actually Breaker but don't tell them that >Prep: Ready an extraction. This is a big place and despite it having only one main entrance there are more then one way to exfil. Try to find them and figure out at least 1 proper exit. One that may help us lose any possible Heat the fastest to give us some time. Ask the wind for some direction perhaps? Maybe some forgetten Air Holes or gaps? (Sense 3+Attune 3->Air Totem) #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
Rolled 4, 7, 6, 7 = 24 (4d10) >>5632827 >Assume the alias of Wallace Hearth >[Academics 2, Sense 2] Go poking around in the Records Metallurgical, if they'll let me. I don't know much about Metallurgy, but blood does have iron in it, doesn't it? Perhaps I could learn something interesting, if there happen to be any documents pertaining to that...? (4d10) #"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 0/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Absorb 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
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>>5632827 >>5632841 >Dibs on that loong, pink labcoat. Thank you, Ink. >>5632835 >Use the whole length of Whispercloth to raise my Stealth by 4 before getting off the ship, if possible. >[1 Favour+4 Bits] Contact the Whispermarkets and find out what's been going on in here for the 9 month's we sailed, mainly what the Luperni were doing. Is there anything that could indicate what happened to the the Records of Atlas Improbable? This time I have my shiv and smoke at the ready. (If this doesn't work, I pocket the 4 Bits and later tell Ink I got sacked again while she was getting dragged around by Toby.) >[Stealth4/8(+1hit from Cloak) + Streetsmarts2] Join Eventide on the quest to stop the inevitable from happening: get in the places he can't enter and find ways the enemy could sound the alarm. Try to sabotage them to the best of my ability, otherwise mark them on the map for others. CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Mon 10 Apr 2023 23:33:03 No. 5633571 Report Oh I just bet you're all going to fit <span class="mu-s">right</span> in. But we gotta work on that accent, Jove. Just a bit.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Wed 12 Apr 2023 04:59:48 No. 5634605 Report Quoted By:
>>5632840 [1Hit, 1 Favour]
Bingo - You're right. Cuddles wouldn't feel so odd about that arrival spot unless something was strange about it. And see this gap between the Gardens and the docking vessels? And over here, right by the arrivals bay to Metallurgy? Good place for a crash-team to arrive.
....And my contacts just confirmed it. Wardglass and twice-warded bookholds. You've found a Rainbow Records room. Sigildry, Iconography, Animancy, the <span class="mu-i">Mesh</span>. They are NOT going to want visitors in THERE.
It might not be what we need though, but I am salivating at the thought of what might be in there.
The Theurges have been collecting every free tome on the Icons for centuries. It's a wonder the Free colleges even had any materials to get started.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Wed 12 Apr 2023 05:27:11 No. 5634625 Report >>5632843 [3h]
With Sapsanuloi much better map and some understanding of the values they need to protect, which will be the Rainbow Records and the Warded Stores, I agree with you Fulton. We can know a lot about the Guards without needing to be too advanced. Here. Go brief the team.
>>5632847 [2c, 1h]
Ah, Etch, this is why I need your eyes. With your sense for always faking the right wrong accent and my dab hand at needlework, these moustache will look fabulous. And I think you're right, if we apply to <span class="mu-i">Visiting Scholar</span> badges instead, we can ward away any talk of oddity by saying it's an eccentric post-new-modern sociological humanities experiment.
Go grab my copy of THE THINGS AND THE STUFF AND THE HUMAN MIND-BEETLE by Hans Tullerand, top drawer, my office. We'll brief the team on humanist identicopolitical thinking and they'll be able to talk abstract shop with the best of them.
>Disguise Rating raised to {4} >Disguises come with 1 Rank in NewPostModern Identicopolitical Philosophy... what? how? what is how? how. . . is what? and why is why? >>5632875 [3hits]
[-2 Bits]
Good thinking Grin, the Greenhands will know what's what. And it looks like they do - this entire library has been working on a specialised project for the last three months, under the supervisor of Faculty Lead Abitos.
Yeah? What's the project, Grin? <span class="mu-s">what</span>
<span class="mu-s">void-screaming-what</span>
AAAAHHHHH
Yeah, right, sure. Sure. Aaaahhhh. And I JUST got used to the SPIDERS. Fine, fine. cross-pollination of Wrackentrees from the Sarethian coast with Shimmergrass, see if it's a vector for agricultural renewal and can help solve soil erosion. I get that part. Why do they have two colonies of Wratsps, though? Why do they need TWO? What purpose does that serve?
>Pick a side-hustle either as Specimen Tender or a Gardener. Information follows from the picked task. >>5632888 [1crit]
Wait are you seriously telling me your breach plan is . . .
~~Toby.... No one ever remembers I like Masquerade Plays! I think we can find a rendition of the Stranger in Yellow in the stacks, they must have one, that one is great, I can do all the voices, I'll show you, it'll be fantastic and you can be the Troubled Troubadour and it'll be great because you're so tall and uh. I... I mean.
i-if you want.
>What? Uhhm. uhhh CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Wed 12 Apr 2023 05:53:50 No. 5634644 Report Quoted By:
>>5632907 >>5633034 [2c, 2h]
Good teamwork you too.
Most of the locals or longtermers overnight onshore, you're right Bloom. It's only about two hours away by fast cutter. The facilties grew organically around Greydrip Observatory. And it looks like we've lucked out - they had an accident two months ago when a Wratsp specimen got loose and started Hiving in the dorms, so that platform section has been burned and is being rebuilt.
But that's not the important part - the important part is that the Library has been running up a bill at the Fireglass provider in town. And you only need crushed and refined fireglass for one thing - wardwork on a <span class="mu-i">large</span> scale. I think those Decani guarded stores?
They're <span class="mu-s">not stores at all</span>, they're project facilities for <span class="mu-s">containment and research</span>.
That has to be why there's even a Theurge on this library-float. His job is maintaining ward integrity!
Any snippet of whatever they're working on in there will be worth Loud Day at the whisper markets, that's a secret worth *knowing*. Fantastic work.
Also, we should stay away from that section. Unlikely to be anything we need. Well, other than the fabolous riches in ward gear, research instruments and all the tools and tradecraft of proper theurgical Meshworking. How many bits did you say they'd bought for in Fireglass lately? 40.3 thousand? Oh void...
Jupiterrrrr
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>>5633571 The lure of Fyur -- aw, grut.
The lure of Fyur is surel -- stoiks.
The lure of Fyur is surely in detour. There.
That's enugh. I'm hhheading out.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Wed 12 Apr 2023 06:33:04 No. 5634664 Report >>5632958 <span class="mu-s">Strain</span>? Tell you what-what, I'll cover that in a minute...
Oh, but Rion - <span class="mu-s">good eye</span>, I see a small wood Pidgeon near that Material Research section. That's a signal from our friends in the facility, they've hidden something useful under the stacks!
>2 caches marked on map! Goo find! >>5632962 Along with Fulton's work on the guard rotations, knowing where the signal semaphores and distress works are is important. I'll cover that in a bit...
>>5632973 You understand that Re-organising your Adapt pool is, indeed, your Prep action? As is using Quick Study. But sure, that might take an hour and some book-flipping, we've all been there, it's minor re-adjustment.
But spending the the following twelve hours carefully working Sigildry on a spider? The spider is now linked to your Fate. I... Why.
Why.
Why Mimic, why.
It's a <span class="mu-s">spider</span> it knows nothing but wrath and webs and woe. It will eat your children and lay its eggs in your eyes. You've woven a strand of fate that leads to clutches of this thing using your liver to sustain its empire! Well, at least for now, anything that happens to you happens to the Sea Sultan as well. That's . . . something.
Be careful though, Fate-twisting tends to incur a sympathetic two-way partial. Odds are <span class="mu-s"> if something happens to the Sea Sultant...</span>.
Get Fulton or Eventide to crash-teach you some Spiderese. Webbian. Spidewebian? Spi...
WHAT IS THIS CREWS GENERAL OBSESSION WITH SPIDERS, ANYWAY?
+[Fate-Bound Sea Sultan] (Trinket)
Linked [7]
Web 2 / Poison 2
1d
+5 conditions of Spiderlinked
By taking on 5 Backfires, you've accidentally entangled yourself in Spider Fate. I... I think you might need to watch out for <span class="mu-i">wasps</span>. Uh. You... You should <span class="mu-s">definitively</span> stay away from the Specimen Section.
>>5632962 You're down a spider, Eventide. I'd say "7" remain but this damn ship is *full* of them by now, you can just collect another fifty.
>>5632992 If you show them the Rainbow Sleeker, they'll be livid and delighted and invite you to discuss improbable Biologies. It looks like we're in <span class="mu-s">luck</span>. There's 9 faculty members in this place. 6 old greybeards, but <span class="mu-s">three</span> that keep the entire place running. They rotate the role of Librarian among themselves and we're hitting the place during Makoti's focus on wildlife, animals and agricultural research. Bel's year has just ended, so the Materials workshops are overflowing with finished projects and detritus in various shapes of almost done.
If you're paying for re-enrollment and licensing, they have a fairly good emergency medical programme. Makoti is an idealist, and during her bouts as Librarian, she tends to set the nominal fee for attending a full day of instruction for at half a Bit, with the rest sponsored by the House Luperni. There's apparently also a grant programme and a fairly rote process to get the Bursary to dispense with any actual fees. I hear it makes the accountants upset.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Wed 12 Apr 2023 06:50:29 No. 5634672 Report >>5632992 Makoti's style is mostly hands on. She concentrates on the wind and the rain and the soil, spends a lot of time talking about geofluvian terrain engineering through limnological case studies.
Last Dance Before The Arrows Land doesn't charge for her lessons, and only offers <span class="mu-s">two grades</span>:
" No " and " Acceptable ". She runs the Physical education, and since most students aren't here for that, she's pretty popular as an instructor because the lack of course-load leads to a jolly time. Apparently she also runs a special lecture series called "<span class="mu-i">Intro To The Structure Of An Unfair Fight</span>".
In the 4 years she has offered this lecture series, two people have passed the final examination.
Dr Bel, Ph, Ag, Or, is <span class="mu-s">not</span> an instructor (but he did write and correct 33% of the syllabus). I think I read one of his articles once! I did NOT understand it.
---
Due to Makoti's ... wildeyed... leadership style, it seems the paperwork at the Library is a little askew. It's fairly easy to sign up for classes and simply not attend. You could even take four classes of medicine, schedule them on the same day overlapping and run through a semester in a week. Then just sit the practical and get your papers signed as Passed!
That's your License recovered, doc!
>>5633054 It's good Sapso got us those blueprints. It doesn't look like they're leaving any traps in the hallways or lying about where people can stumble into them. But I think I have an inkling where we'd need to be careful - you obviously have SOME kind of intruder alarm and defensive system in the Rainbow Records and the Ward Projects, right?
>Likely trapped areas highlighted! >>5633072 Once we have the information we need we can get out fast. But it'll be faster if we prepare a few boats around the place, and wire up a single-use burn-cant of wind or momentum. I have some iron plates for that purpose around here. Pen will help you find some good spots for the boats. Once we're in them and ready to go, simply grab the plate and finish the incantation on them. And we're off.
>Ink /might/ have a quick getaway here >Two escape boats added! >>5633189 Blood has a LOT of iron in it, but not quite so much as some people think. Sadly the Records Metallurgical are closed at the moment - the pups are sitting final projects, and from the sound of the banging and the clanging and the occasional screaming they're building some BIG things in there.
It is still very useful for us to know a little more about the place, though. And it looks like Dr. Bel and his graduate students have just finished a rather large delivery for the Hounds. Something about new model boostkits. That's absolutely worth a look.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Wed 12 Apr 2023 07:26:28 No. 5634684 Report <span class="mu-i">Great</span> work so far, everyone. Almost makes up for all the spiders. >Prep Phase 2!
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Wed 12 Apr 2023 08:21:33 No. 5634701 Report Rolled 7, 10, 2, 7, 1, 3, 9, 8 = 47 (8d10) Once again we're ... lucky? The Luperni have only a small allotment of guards, and their job is to watch the Rainbow Records and the Shipping near the Metallurgical Records. Should be about <span class="mu-s">6</span> Biters. Swords, light shields, and Luperni Light Boost kits.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Wed 12 Apr 2023 09:01:44 No. 5634709 Report Quoted By:
Now, the Luperni Biters we know already. Because of all the water and because their main duty is escorting drunk scholars back to bed, these guards won't be wearing heavy armor
Toby Lerone
Rolled 10, 3, 8, 6, 6, 10, 5 = 48 (7d10) >>5634625 Uhh sure we can look for it later, my mind's not all that solid and I hear the Stranger In Yellow causes some fairly adverse effects on people so I might have to plug my ears but I'd still love to watch you recite it.
>As Sir Cavall, try to see if I can make a request from the library to have them make me gear. Negotiations 4 + Stalwart 3 = 7 Dice >First request is a Mace, I'll tentatively name it Leal. 0W, 2F, 2 Pain and Crits Stun. Willing to pay 1 Iron Ingot and 6 Bits >Second request is an incredibly light helmet that won't get in the way at all. Basically non-custom fitted armor with no penalty dice. This one's for Fulton, he's willing to pay the other Iron Ingot and basically a blank cheque on bits so long it's reasonable, the focus is just something with no penalty dice even if the armor's low. Sapsanolai
Rolled 3, 8, 10, 9 = 30 (4d10) >>5634701 Now, if I were to have a gang of badasses guarding a library, I'd put them...
>figure out where guard locations and patrol routes are most likely to be (tactics+cunning) Now, I'm cooking something of a theory myself (blame that stupid philosophy class Etch made me sit through).
If the guards ain't patrolling where it's supposed to make sense (to me, at least)... wouldn't they be guarding some top spooky shit? They sleep in the damn project containment section, guys; they aren't here to guard against us or other kinds of larceny hearts, they're there to keep whatever is in containment IN.
...
Let's hope whatever we're looking for isn't there.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
Rolled 3, 2, 1, 2 = 8 (4d10) >>5634684 >Use Horizon Tongue to Intuit the location of the astrological records we are looking for from the library. There may not be an organized system, but that doesn’t mean there’s no better way than random searching. Perhaps the library itself might lend us a hand. If Intuition is insufficient to narrow it down, Communicate with the Library. (Scavenger 3 + Manipulation 1) Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Wed 12 Apr 2023 15:34:57 No. 5634851 Report Rolled 4, 2, 8, 9 = 23 (4d10) >>5634684 >Figure out a bit more about the Greyside Observatory. Primarily it's structure and how it looks like and secondarily the focus of research for the past year until now~ish. Perhaps they had an announcement put out for the need of researchers for a specific study >Focus 2 >Use Sense 3 and Cunning 1 to form the dice pool. Not sure what else can add. #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
Bloom
>>5634831 One on duty, one on de-stress and one on downtime sounds to me like there's one group guarding the boat, one group in the boat, armoured up but playing cards, and one group wandering the library, out of armor (except the legio). 6 biters guarding the loading docks and the room we're after; that platform outside the records looks tight, so maybe only two there? One on the roof? They have boostgears
That half-platforms next to the Arrivals must've been the dorms, look they're taking boats over there to work on it.
>>5634842 In the rainbow archive, I bet. The Atlas is quite rainbow-y.
What if we just got into the rainbow archive and did our vanishing trick? No need to look for one specific book then, just take the whole lot.
Sapsanolai
>>5634853 Yeah yeah I'm aware.
But we need to know where they are in this library. If we bump into those decani, they might blow our entire cover. Counterintelligence and all. No good.
I'm not too worried about the biters. Buncha chumps, they are.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Wed 12 Apr 2023 15:54:04 No. 5634860 Report >>5634853 >>5634859 Good thinking you two - I agree with you. I think we can about work out where the guards will be now we know WHO they will be. But your assessment is fundamentally correct. "Destress" is a Legio term, some-what of a joke. They're both playing cards and destressing and ready to respond to <span class="mu-s">distress</span>. The ones on down time will be wildcards. Hard to know if a Pathfinder likes Poetry and we'll find one in the stacks.
And yes, the they are taking boats over to work on the dorms being rebuilt. Good intuition there, Bloom.
As for heisting a whole building, we could just about manage a boat and make it out in one piece. I don't think I can pull of a <span class="mu-i">building</span>. But. . . Your idea has merit, in a different way.
We have a ship and these are all platforms. They're anchored to each other but fundamentally they're artifice and they float.
We <span class="mu-s">could</span> steal the Rainbow Records if we wire it up correctly and sever it's connections to the library, then make our get-away.
Bloom
>>5634860 I think we'd need our force and wind scourges working overtime to produce the plates to do that, we'd need to take out the signal towers and the boats they could chase us with too. And that Librarian, I don't want to know what they can do with 'sense every connected like tile' and the entirely wooden platforms (and entirely water ocean).
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Wed 12 Apr 2023 16:15:23 No. 5634869 Report >>5634866 Luckily, Soilsouls don't do well with <span class="mu-i">water</span>. Unluckily, your other assessment is correct. Makoti would be quite dangerous on any platform she's on.
We could get away if there was some kind of distraction, of course. Like an emergency on shore or something that drew their attention. If we make it to open waters, our ship should be able to outlast any pursuers around these parts.
But what kind of thing would distract an entire Library long enough? I'll have to Think About It
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
>>5634869 A distraction huh? What if we made whatever was im containment… not in containment?
Bloom
>>5634890 Sounds dangerous to the students and staff. What if Evens camouflaged some regular wasps as those man-eating wrathps and caused a panic that way?
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:GM3fDKQR Wed 12 Apr 2023 17:28:40 No. 5634907 Report >>5634890 I hope they're not keeping something in there that shouldn't be in there. If... They were and it got loose?
Yeah. That's a distraction. It'd keep them all real busy. And likely involve the locals and the nearby legion garrison and all sorts of interesting, dangerous people. But that's only if they're keeping something dangerous in there and I don't think they would. I hope they wouldn't. Right. Riiiiight.
Wow I'm not convincing myself at all!
>>5634896 That would spread more localised panick, yes, definitively. They've already had one Hiving incident so they must be on watch for more. It'd make everyone focus on keeping the Wratsps where they're meant to be.
Lamia !AQNHnFwIuI
Rolled 3, 6, 5, 5 = 19 (4d10) >>5634701 >Figure out if anyone is allowed to nap in the banana grove. (Authority2+Cunning1+Manipulate1) Bloom
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>>5634907 Or our woeharts could alter some local life to *look* like a wrasp, whatever those look like. Might last longer, and frees up the moths.
Bloom
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Rolled 3, 8, 7 = 18 (3d10) >>5634684 If this is the idea, we'll want to trade those favors for a distraction shoreside.
> Put my Cunning and... Sense? towards planning 3d10 Mimic
>>5634664 Inks, this is horrifying. Why did you let me do this? I don’t even like spiders, and now one is tied up in my fate. Or am I tied up in spider fate? Really ought to be a manual of things one shouldn’t do with magic, some sort of rules and guidelines.
Am I going to die when it dies? Am I going to start craving bugs and knitting sacred arachnid geometry? I think I’m going to be sick.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:GM3fDKQR Wed 12 Apr 2023 18:28:04 No. 5634947 Report >>5634943 Probably you won't die! Uh, but we should get some flies just in case. Fateweaving is one of those wobbley things. I bet there'll be a book on this!
Cyrus 'Eventide'
> Infiltrate the Semaphone signal towers, break the mechanisms mounting the mirrors, then fix them *just* enough so that they appear to be functional but will drop from their dangerously loosened moorings when next adjusted - hopefully shattering the delicate mirrors in the process. In Eventide's experience, this tactic is highly effective - destroying a security system while simultaneously providing a believable scapegoat for the downage. While the entomist hasn't deployed this mode of sabotage on such a large installation before, he's reasonably confident that he can wing the specifics. The main hitch will likely be avoiding the notice of the sentries manning these observation posts - but this is a problem which he (and his dust-dappled friends) are well-equipped to handle. (Stealth4+3Buzzmind(Mothswarm Obfuscation)+Edge5)
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:GM3fDKQR Wed 12 Apr 2023 19:51:32 No. 5635014 Report Quoted By:
>>5634943 >>5634947 But yes, in slightly overdoing it with the Sigildry we have once again violated the strictures of the world. You've Twisted your fate around and into the little arachnid. You're linked, with a strength of [7]. Further, there's a minor alignment problem in your sense-of-self, you've a little too much Spider in you. That's the Spiderlinked <span class="mu-s">condition</span>. That's maybe unfortunate nomenclature but it has little to do with the active Linking with the spider, it's a link between your destiny itself and the fate of spiders in general. Wasps will ... dislike you and flies will be around you and the little quirks of the world conspire to treat you how such things are normally treated.
But at least spiders in general will like you more.
You can let the sigildry defray over time, but that's where the [7] comes in - it's bound up tight in your soul and will be a while in fading, but it will fade over time. It can be actively severed by reducing its effective strength.
Still, until it does, you and your little spider-friend are Twistbonded. Little quirks of fate are shared. Cause and Effect gets a little less set. The strength of the Link ([7]) is how much complication and consequence and complication it can shunt back and forth and displace in one turn. It's a mutual byway, that's how these links work, unless they're tempered and warded. Things that might be your bad luck can be the Sea Sultans, and likewise. But also things that could be your grand fortune might befall the Sea Sultan. And likewise.
You can leave the Link to its own devices, and it'll adjust your luck randomly or actively use it on your turn by Tugging it. That's like this:
>[1Sta] Tug link to SeaSultan, STR 7 Now you're intentionally trying to offload the following complications to the little scurrying thing. It's like a defensive action, but for your gambling addiction. Any further oddities, the link spreads between you and the spider.
You can even do it intentionally if you have some built up bad Luck, simply.
>[1Sta] Tug Link to SeaSultan, shunt over 3 curse. Now, you might be tempted to try something like
>[1Sta] Tug Link, STR 7: give it my next 7 misses And that's clever, since by giving it your misses you'll think you hit something, yes? But won't quite work like you think - you perhaps do something, miss, and then pass the miss on. You've already missed, and now your foul luck is also on the Spider. . . who will also miss. The link can't invert reality, or alter time, it can adjust fates of events that are not-yet-resolved.
if your link-contact was sentient, you could try to share luck by one participant giving accuracy to the other. but you're linked with a spider who hates all of creation. That's your other problem? On its turn, the predatory little thing is likely to try and eat your luck.
>[1Sta] Steal critical hits from Link-contact, STR 7 CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:GM3fDKQR Wed 12 Apr 2023 20:12:16 No. 5635031 Report Quoted By:
>>5635001 Well, personally I would have asked the sappers or the strikers or the stalkers who understand mechanics how to sabotage the semaphores subtly, but I suppose the man with all the spiders might be... Quiet as he sneaks around four heavily guarded posts, hunted by spiders and moths, in a facility guarded and warded by a legio detachment, and full of very clever engineering students.
I, uh. Eventide, uhm.
They'll have that fixed four minutes from now. They do systems checks two times a day. Half this station is materials research graduates. The other half is apparently improbable biology students. They know the taste-tell of moth-hallucinations.
Good spirit though! We'll have to try something a little more permanent or timed with our operation to knock those semaphores out for GOOD.
But at least with your scouting of the rooms, we now know their contents, scale and how the mechanism looks. That's quite useful. And they really are some what fragile if you simply break the lenses. Not to mention they need a manual operator right there going through the entire system.
It looks they aren't even permanently manned because there's not enough guards.
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
Rolled 1, 2, 7, 5, 4, 6 = 25 (6d10) >>5634684 >Ryona attempts to assasinate Last Dance Before the Arrows Land and disappear the body. A liked teacher's disappearance should provide some distraction for when the time comes to infiltrate the library [Stealth4(+1)+Skulker2] Agent Etch !JrK6CSOigM
Rolled 3, 4, 5, 5, 3, 8, 9 = 37 (7d10) >>5634684 >>5634625 >Send a message through the aid of our Spider friends (urgh) to a gullible student. Impersonating a ranking (not High ranking but more then he would be) professor of the facility the message reads: (Message is actually too long for 4chan so I might have to post it after) >Give this to Ink for review and correction. Perhaps even add-ons and send through Spider via Eventides help with 5 Bits: Use !Smooth Operator for this action: (Operations (Impersonation) 3+Focus 2+Manipulate 2 add a {Beffudle} effect from Smooth Operator) !Smooh Operator: Add Manipulation as a Third Dicepool, 1/turn, hits also Befriend, Befuddle or Bolster
Befriend is useful if you're among hostiles
Befuddle misdirects and lies, building stories
Bolster helps allies get motivated or shake off fatigue
#Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Academics-2
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1][2 Bits]
Agent Etch !JrK6CSOigM
>>5634625 >>5635088 "Dear recipient of this message (Do not worry I will know who my spider as chosen to send this letter to. Note: DO NOT PET THE SPIDER),
I beseech you to aid me for a coming lecture and experiment coming this week. As you are probably unaware a retinue of scholars are coming to give a lecture and present an experiment for the eccentric field of New Wave Modern Post Traditional Identifiablecopolitical Philosophical. You do not have to worry too much about how it's said. It eventually rolls off the tongue.
For the purpose of this lecture we at our prestigious establishementhave drafted a list of books, records, archive, memoirs and thesis that they may consult.
For you dear student, your assignement is to simply acquire the location of said books, records, memoirs, charts, etc... that the Scholar Delegation will be able AND unable to consult at the time of their visit, organise a list and send it back ASAP through this spider.
-The Basics of Wards
-Iconotheurgy for losers
-Records of Leviathian sightings (choose both recent and eldest record)
-Atlas Improbable Record (this may be incorrectly spelled)
-The different Icons
-A book written by a Decani
-Lanterns: To slay the dark and kill the monster. A book on the Perfect Circle and Investigation
Note: Add 2 books of your choice
If a person is in possession of said book, please list it too and where they usually hang around. A bit of sleuth work but doesn't have to be too extensive. You are no Lantern and I am not sending you to slay beasts of the Dark. (That would be irresponsible)
I digress, for your labour dear student I am giving you some funds, 2 bits now to get you started and 3 bits when you return with a finished list to the spider. The more detailed your work the more chance to send you additionnal funds for your diligence and recommend you for a grant in one of the subjects you seem to have excelled in. For now I can guarantee you that a commendation from Dr Bel, Ph, Ag, Or is in line and I have already secured you the achievement of the rare rating of 'Acceptable' by instructor Last Dance Before The Arrows Land.
You are welcome to have been given such a task for so much but be aware that I thank you. It's not said enough that we APPRECIATE YOU here at the Library Lupern. (Do not gloat about this around. We loathe such behaviour at here. Gloating will result in immediate arrest, ban off the premises and being failed in all subjects!)
->You have until tomorrow (insert a better delay depending on when we go in) to complete this task with UTMOST AUTONOMY and you are required to not ask for assistance from anyone besides your own soulscrap or an animant of your creation (AS IF!)
Regards
-Professor Magister
p.s. DO NOT PET THE SPIDER and Return your list WITH THIS LETTER WITH YOUR SIGNATURE. I will come to meet you on the day of the visit to congratulate you further bearing gift"
Grin
Rolled 4, 9, 2, 1 = 16 (4d10) >>5634625 >Get a job as a Gardener >Streetsmarts 2 + Manipulation 2, try to figure out what sort of expensive plants can be stolen. I heard something about bloodmoss that might be useful. Lyona (Rion)
Rolled 3, 10, 3, 1 = 17 (4d10) >>5634684 >Sing up and participate on Last Dance Before The Arrows class to figure out just how strong she is. (Unarmed 2 + Sense 2) If someone wants me to act as their guard i think it might make this go smoother but it's most likely not necessary
One way or another this is goin to hurt someone.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Anonymous
You got space for another?
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Wed 12 Apr 2023 23:57:38 No. 5635233 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 1, 9, 1, 4, 2, 8, 9, 9, 3 = 46 (9d10) >>5634672 >Bring Stylus to meet Makoti. >Sign up for the lectures. Actually go if I have Time. >Set the Ticking Timepiece to alert me so I don't miss the exam. >Drink some Caffeinated Student Beverage. But just a little bit, and not the blue stuff. Just enough to remind Brain that Exam Time is near. >Discuss self-contained watersheds and self-recycling irrigation systems with Makoi. Have they tried the old compacted fecal matter trick to push back the edges of the desert? The proto-clay locks in the water to keep it from Descending into the sands and allows the establishment of vegetation. >If given the chance, also discuss potential locations for Rainbow Restoration and the likely impact on the local ecosystems. Has one of the students already done a theory paper on this? >Go sit for the exam. [Focus 2 + Anatomy 3 = 5 dice.] >After the exam, give into the rich dark temptation of Coffee. As a reward. Yes. A reward for doing so well on my exam that I haven't rolled dice for yet. Who needs to wait for grade? I'm sure I did fine. >Rapidly fill out the License Renewal paperwork and pay the renewal fee. Those license boards don't really care about what classes you took. They just want the money. Pay da monies. >Monopolize Makoti's time talking about their work here. [Academics 2 + Woeheart 2 + Nerve Artisan Tools 2? - rolling 4 dice]. Get to know Makoti & their works. >Ask for cuttings of the interesting plants. Especially bloodmoss or another regenerative bio-lattice since I have a use for that. Bamboo would also work. >If Makoti shows me any Fun Water, store it in Friend Blade. >Invite Makoti to dinner on our boat for further discussion. (not saying this out loud, but please don't murder Makoti on our boat. She has important bio-restoration work to do). Sapsanolai
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>>5635227 Always and forever, friend.
Anonymous
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>>5635227 Come join in! It's always good to have new people, join the adventure friend.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Agent Etch !JrK6CSOigM
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>>5635227 Get In while it it's still fresh!
Anonymous
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>>5635227 https://discord.gg/asd69k9ssh Here, join the discord if you want since Trigger's got some real confusing for character creation and having people to ask questions makes character creation much easier.
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Thu 13 Apr 2023 00:28:39 No. 5635249 Report Pick a class and join up. Feel free to ask questions.
Mimic
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Rolled 3, 8, 8, 1, 10, 7, 6, 6, 9, 2, 2, 7, 5 = 74 (13d10) >>5634684 All right, spider-related complications aside, we’re in business. Lots of plans in motion, I’m sure somebody else will find the records. If not we'll figure it out on the go. How hard can it be?
I’m heading dockside to stir up some new gizmos. We’ll see if I can’t source somebody that can point out the quality shipments (Connections) and then connive a way for it to end up in my pocket (Cunning). Such a learned man as Mimic ought to have little difficulty determining the application and value of esoteric gearsets or goods (Thesis Defense Academics).
>Search Material Handling/Shipping for cool gear. >Use Thesis Defense to add academics and shunt complications with the Fateweaver Spider if applicable. Doing this at Reckless 3 if Spiderbro is a go. >Cunning3+Connections2+Academics8 for 13d10. Knowledge on hits. CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Thu 13 Apr 2023 03:39:25 No. 5635356 Report Quoted By:
>>5635227 As the grinning gaggle of crewmen shout, yes. I could use one more hand. Odds are someone is going to be short on end of the day.
CraftingCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CraftingCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Thu 13 Apr 2023 04:24:11 No. 5635384 Report Quoted By:
>>5634716 <span class="mu-r">Sir cavall, thou grace our forge with fine request and thy bring from distant shores worthy materials to fashion for a Stalwart of you repute and glory a weapon worthy of war.
But I pray it is not imprudent of one forgeheart such as I when one inquires:
Be thy Squire in need of punishment? Thou say he desires, in order:
A helmet so light as to be of no impediment
Yet
It muststh remain protective enough to earn the title "helmet"
yet be nary heavy, not loud nor confining nor indiscrete. And this wonder of the armouring arts thou wishes made from iron and steel, not clouds and skies and hopes and drearms?
But ofth this budget he pledges all that he has yet but so long the price in the end be reasonable?
A helmet that doth not get in the way, yet, armor serves such its purpose when it but does get in the way of impediments on lifes path.
Sirrah, we shall your fine mace have fashioned in but a week and shall at our own cost wright for thee a whip such that you may punish your mendacious squire, for such an accoutrement as he desires does not find its place beneath the Empyreal Eye.
Albeit, having said these words, Mechanical Soul Bel does a challenge adore. I shall forward thy request to him and he may once again astound us all with his cunning.</span>
>I guess they're making a mace, then >and.. hm. Jupiterrrrr
Rolled 9, 2, 9, 5 = 25 (4d10) >Discreetly follow the student that receives Etch's letter, expecting that asking about the records of the Atlas Improbable may get them taken in for questioning. If that seems to be happening, cause a "drunken" disturbance to allow their escape. Streetsmarts+Authority 4d>Or, possibly, make the call to snatch and escape with the evidence. Boost2(+2 Sapper) + React 6d
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Thu 13 Apr 2023 04:47:19 No. 5635394 Report >>5634831 >>5634842 >>5634851 [5hits]
<span class="mu-s">Bingo</span>.
Dr. Bel has a <span class="mu-i">private collection and guess where he keeps it? Greydrip Observatory. He's not a teaching fellow - so he has time to engage in private work. Guess where the guards are not allowed? Greydrip. Guess where the guards are?
Two Biters Rainbow Outside
Two Biters Rainbow Inside
Two Biters Metallurgy
Igniter #1 - Arrivals
Igniter#2 - Ward Project
Igniter #3 - Downtime.
And guess, finally, what assistance in a specialist subfield Dr. Bel has been asking about for the last year?
<span class="mu-s">celestial mechanics</span>.
I think we have an idea of where the most relevant place to look for the logs we need will be. It looks like Dr. Bel is engaged in private research in the nature of stars and the movements they make. Which is precisely the kind of thing that means he'll have pulled everything else over there and stored for his perusal.
And the guards are not allowed near his private laboratory in the old observatory? Even better. Fantastic work people.
>>5634911 They even provide you WITH hammocks and FREE bananas and there's an inbuilt system for providing balmy temperatures and the water in the fountain is DRINKABLE whaaaaaaaaaa
Those gardens are incredible!</span>
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Thu 13 Apr 2023 05:04:31 No. 5635405 Report Quoted By:
>>5635045 <span class="mu-i">past the guards, the wards, lie in wait, skulk, approach through the water, up the side of the building. Wait for a clear line of advance. The rain rolls in, storms rocking the boats, distant thunder. Perfect. Muffles sounds, kills evidence. Oh no, someone slipped and fell in the waters, how sad, this happens. Perfect.
Skulk, stalk, away, wrapped in warm winds that keep out the sleet and rain. And then - there - now - the target turns a corner, opens a door, goes out to soak in the spray of the rain and the dance of the waves. Slip out the door, slip in the knife or the arrow and slip away. Easiest day in this job in weeks.</span>
<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">Ah, you are late</span>
draw dagger aim at throat throw-- wait, she's not referring. . . to you?
>1/2</span> ChiCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
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<span class="mu-i">a distant peal of thunder</span>
ChiCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
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<span class="mu-i">a distant peal of thunder</span>
ChiCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
<span class="mu-i">there are some things worth dying for</span>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3472Q6kvg0 <span class="mu-r"> good. now fight. </span>
CoppiceCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CoppiceCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:5JJGnkOi Thu 13 Apr 2023 06:05:58 No. 5635441 Report Quoted By:
>>5635157 <span class="mu-g">the high sun lends its warmth through the fine glass. nutrients stir in the soil. things sing in harmony.
this facility has a full crop of shimmergrass, inducer of dreams and opener of ways. a single strand of grass fetches no small price on the open market and a full growth field such as this would be a bounty if harvested.
in their little dome the Wrackentree stand majestic, stoic, quiet. Their rule is absolute and in the shadows beneath their heavy limbs the angles are sharper, the soil softer, the world somehow more solid. This is the effect that Makoti is is studying - the innate strainshifiting of Wrackentrees. Somehow they absorb the Strain of the vast Wrackwinds that blow from the Sarethian Deeper Wastes, filtering it, sequestering it, crystalising it in beads of sap that harden into rainbow almost-gems. And in small areas near their influence, both the topsoil and the rules of reality-as-it-ought-to-be survives, grows, thrives. Their hardy demeanour shelters lesser plants and their natural appetite for Strain protects others from mutative influence.
Remarkably peaceful. Beneath those leaves, be assured that Sigildry would be heavily restricted.
( as for Bloodmoss and others, Makoti and the two Garden Supervisors mention The Shed and its many seeds. They have planted a crop of Bloodmoss, to help with medicine. But they are growing slowly. To find seeds for more, one would need to go to The Shed.
No one goes to The Shed
The other gardeners stare at the ground instead
The Shed is two platforms away, nestled in the platform, and it is where they store the Scariest Crows. No one likes to go near The Shed.)
Hard work to get Wrackentrees to take root and grow outside the Kalcmiri coast. Imagine if this trick could be multiplied: Slow and sure, over the years, filtering systems of forestry could dot the landscape and each little growth would aid the great work in stabilsing the world.
Is this the plan?
This is certainly an ambition and a secret worth sharing on the Whispermarkets.</span>
Fleyn
Rolled 2, 1, 1, 5, 10, 6, 3 = 28 (7d10) >>5634684 >Bother some long lost relation/friend (or someone who does have one of those) within the Library to suss out where the likeliest locations and paths of the guard rotas (especially of the legio) will be come time for the "event". (Connections2+Etiquette3+Authority2?) I hope I'm doing this right.
#Fleyn, Stalwart 2
RES 12
STA 5 SPD 2
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
[Stoic]
[Disciplined]
Etiquette-3 | Longblades-2 | Connections-2
!Mountain Motion (1Sta: Add Resist to Armor or Armor to Wpn Dmg)
!Challenge! (+1Sta adds +1 AoE on social rolls. +1 Glory if you defeat a taunted target.)
[R] Woodbreaker (Regalia, 2Hand, 1W, 1Reach, Crits Cleave)
[L]
[A] Masscast Plate (Regalia, 3 Armor, -1 SPD, Brittle)
[H]
[Tools]
Inventory: 9 Bits
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Thu 13 Apr 2023 09:07:08 No. 5635524 Report Quoted By:
>>5635512 couldn't have done it better myself. And you're in luck - we're about out of time to Prep so it may soon be time for the real job. The big job.
Anonymous
>>5635512 Ahh finally another Stalwart brother, we should duel each other some time.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Thu 13 Apr 2023 11:04:13 No. 5635548 Report Quoted By:
>>5635532 Two stalwarts and about ten seconds and you have a duel. It's incredible. Never fails.
>>5635419 Uhhh
Uhm
I... what? I t-think she wants you to fight. Ryona, Rion, figure something out.
>You can both take a Response action Bloom
>>5635512 Toby cheats and adds etiquette to everything, you should only get two per thing until you copy Tobys notes and get all 'Eloquent in Motion' too.
Welcome aboard! Be very careful not to fall into the water.
Toby Lerone
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>>5635605 >>5635605 Lies, I cheat and add Negotiations to everything. Honestly Eloquence in Action is one of those perks pretty much everyone can take like Deep Reserves and Like Liquid Lightning.
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
>>5635419 >>5635194 >[Instincts] Not all is lost. Ryona engages Rion in a light spar, using her senses to prod Last Dance's defenses. Once she sees an opening, Ryona will strike the Steelsoul together with Rion, using smoke mask to their advantage and pulling out the hidden Flickerblade. [CQC2 + Skulker2 + Sense3]
Lyona (Rion)
>>5635419 >Seems like a sparring match is about to begin against what seems to be prepared and capable fighter. Put down the sword. >Gauntlets ready mind clear focused ... excited. >>5635674 >Encage to battle with probing strikes. Opponent also seems to gauge situation. >Thrill of battle exchange of blows and smoke? Opponent moved away. ....
>Escape was made mind screams to strike you can feel direction when this close it's towards Last Dance. >... Strike towards Last Dance YOUR opponent >Rion you idiot you lost control. You got too excited and let your self run wild >realize what you did. Come to your senses and apologise what you did. [Thrown 2 + Unarmed 2] (Sharps: Bleed 2, Gauntlets: Grap2) Assault Last Dance with Sharps and grapple her
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Lyona (Rion)
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>>5635730 Also just to be sure use
>!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus, Hits give Thrown bonus Toby Lerone
Rolled 2, 2, 5, 1 = 10 (4d10) >>5634684 >Wake up early before the operation and try to make some snacks for the later. Maybe ask Quill or Pen for help the day before? Or maybe the Strikers? Etiquette 3 + Cunning 1. Anonymous
Anonymous
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>>5638385 (QM just ran into some IRL stuff, but he's said he'll be processing Soon™ (about 10-12 hours).)
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 06:35:38 No. 5638620 Report Quoted By:
>>5638385 Happens around here with <span class="mu-s">ANNOYING</span> regularity! If it ain't spiders in the office it's scourges flipping up into down and making people hear purple and <span class="mu-i">don't</span> get me started on what about happens every time we have to find a Special Kind of Sword around here.
But that all said, no siree, no one's dead. Yet. I mean, I have my <span class="mu-i">professional</span> doubts about Ryona and Rion...
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 07:38:55 No. 5638653 Report Quoted By:
>>5636418 OH HEY DOC, MY FELLOW SCHOLAR, I SEE YOU INVITED A VISITOR ON THE SHIP THAT YOU AND I USE TO TRAVERSE THE HIGH SEAS AND STUDY SCHOLARLY THINGS. YES
WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA THAT YOU DID THAT BECAUSE I AM OF COURSE ALWAYS WILLING AND HAPPY AND DELIGHTED TO MEET FELLOW RESEARCHERS
<span class="mu-i">getinthecloset</span>.
ME? UH. PROFESSOR EYEI NKAY, VANADIAN FREE, THEOPHILOSOPOSPHY SCULPTURAL EXPRESSION, hah ha ha a ha SO PLEASED TO MEET YOU
<span class="mu-i">push, Breaker, push</span>.
What? You're wondering about all these Sea Sultan specimens everywhere, yes, I wonder about those myself where did it all go wrong in my life I mean, I use them as . . . subjects for my . . . live... sculptures because they're so . . . interesting in the way that they're shaped. Ha ha ha, Spiders, they're delightful--- yes that <span class="mu-s">is</span> a genuine juvenile malichnid, lightspinner strain, and those are the faithful scrag dogs of my loyal assistant Ser Cavall which YES, VERY FINE EYE, is <span class="mu-s">indeed</span> why they're so o b v i o u s l y of Ashfall Island metal-mincer substrain, very <span class="mu-i">distinctive grey hairs you say</span> ha ha, well, you know, he got them from this associate of his, sir Psoglav--- yes yes yes indeed of course Professor Makoti, that is <span class="mu-s">right</span> your <span class="mu-s">close personal friend</span> Psoglavvvvv
how he is doing? He's doing . . .Well, great, fantastic, took up a new hobby in base jumping without a chute I MEAN: got really into decorative needlework.
Oh yes the Rainbow Sleeker, yes, natural interest, new specimen, re-population trials? I .... AM ALL FOR THAT, ha ha ha ha, of course, and the good Doctor there is absolutely too.
Yes. of course, you're right, we're <span class="mu-s">absolutely</span> here to apply for a grant to study the dynamics of rainbow sleeker reproduction and we really hoped you had some way of finding us maybe a viable breeding male?
<span class="mu-i">swear to the Void if you don't all shut up in there I am going to light my office on fire, you won't feel a thing, it's already wired to go</span>
And Doc has you wondering about the feasibility of biolattice and Aberrant Biology developmentssss of course he has I am <span class="mu-i">not even surprise</span> ahem I am so happy to hear you share *common* ground, you know my Doc, real . . . Soft moist squishy man for the wellfare of critters everywhere!
Now if you'll excuse me I have to get back to making live clay models of spiders to study late Hygean Iconographic depictions in her fourth generation invocation, can't spare a minute, all very fun stu--
.. .
. . .
. . Sorry, did you say <span class="mu-i">pre-approved</span> for a House of Hounds Scholarly Grant?
No no. No, I've got a minute. Ha ha ha ha ha, you know, spiders. They'll lie in wait I mean: keep.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 08:06:08 No. 5638666 Report Huphey-huphey-- yes that IS a map of the library >Scored a Personal Invitation: Makoti's Office >Scored: Mostly Complete House of Hounds Grant Paperwork
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 08:16:26 No. 5638672 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 4, 9, 10, 1, 6, 10, 8, 9, 5, 3, 6, 10, 4, 4, 4, 7 = 100 (16d10) >>5635730 >>5635674 [5 hits]
<span class="mu-i">The platform creaks. Water laps against the boards. Knives are drawn</span>
>1/2 ChiCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
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" <span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">No.</span></span> "
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 08:45:29 No. 5638682 Report Well, I take it no one will be graduating the <span class="mu-i">Structure of an Unfair Fight</span> lecture series this year.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 09:13:04 No. 5638692 Report >>5636418 Well, I do like a good picnic basket. Delicious. I'm sure this will aptly motivating. And if we get ten minutes, we can maybe enjoy the Botanical Gardens?
>>5635391 >>5635111 >>5635088 You know, I wouldn't actually have expected the old " I'm A Rich Sarethian Noble, But Alas , My Funds . . . " trick to <span class="mu-i">work</span>. Let alone work so <span class="mu-i">well</span>.
And as it turns out they actually have a copy of Symmetrion's Wards & Wardens, apparently it's <span class="mu-i">the</span> premier into book on common ward gestures. And look, he even included a notation about where to find it in the reference section. The Luperni Records are hard to decipher but now we have a full listing the most common titles in each section - and that'll allow us to search for the books we DO want so much better.
And with a little bit of archival cross-referencing, we can even narrow down the location of the materials I need. Since our cunning-clever student hasn't included any mentions of any material on Stellar Mechanics at any <span class="mu-i">other</span> catalogue, it's clear to the light that Dr. Bel is hoarding it all in his private research lab.
He must have move them there from the general stacks and is using them to cross reference . . . Something. Etch, Jove, you <span class="mu-s">did it</span>!
That's the most likely location of the materials we need. Now, all we have to do is . . . go <span class="mu-s">get</span> them! Fantastic work!
<span class="mu-s">==Luperni==</span>
Escalation 12
Paranoia 2
<span class="mu-s">==crew==</span>
Disguise 4 <span class="mu-i">comes with 2 free ranks of PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis... what?</span>
Search <span class="mu-s">3</span>
+3 Mercenary
+1 Dangerous
+4 Lawbreakers
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>1/3 CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 09:54:20 No. 5638716 Report This it, people. This is what all the work and focus and <span class="mu-i">spiders</span> lead to. Preparation all done, picnic basket all packed, shoes all tied, knives all sharpened.
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
Rolled 9, 10, 2, 1, 9 = 31 (5d10) >>5638716 >deploy in the botanical gardens >set up rallypoint in gardens >ready pre-brief... Righty. I know the stuff we need's out there, at the observatory, but I can't help but notice that there's only a handful of biters protecting the docks. I say here's the plan: me and a few hard souls slam the docks and such, half social deception, half bottled tornado...
Then in the smokescreen of chaos, a few of you sneaky-violent types make for the observatory. Should work out.
Remember, friends: pillage, THEN burn.
Jove
So, the plan's summat loik this, yeah? We finks them Atlas papers is in the Observatory, so it's a few of us on lookout while the rest 'it the place loik a sack o' bricks. Disarm traps, knock over the professor, grab us the goods, leg it for the boats Breaker and Ink arranged, job done.
Toby Lerone
Rolled 10, 8, 9, 2, 10 = 39 (5d10) >>5638716 #Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3-1
React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 [Violence] 3
Etiquette-Rank 3, Negotiation-Rank 4, Training 2
+Challenge
+Mountain Motion
+Eloquence In Action
+{Wrecking Ball} 1Sta: Throw yourself forward using Brawn, as a tackle.
[R]
[L]Faithful (2W, Crit Cleave, Blockbreaker 2)
[A]["Determined, Righteously",Sigilplate] 2 Armor, -1SPD !Eaglesoul: Add 1/3 Wounds to all physical acts!One Last War: Armor *also* negates Wound-complications
[H]Nothing
[Tools] 1 Bottle of Fine Pytherii Flutterwasp Wine, Picnic Basket (???)
>Insert into the Botanical Garden. SPD 3-ARM 2+Eloquence in Action:Negotiation 4? CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 17 Apr 2023 12:13:21 No. 5638785 Report >>5638748 Solid plan, Jove. I know this lot is rather tempting. There really is so much <span class="mu-i">stuff</span> here. And imagine it! A grant! Aaah, I wish.
Just . . . Keep it on the low-down. This is how you fail, isn't it - get overconfident that things are half a step too easy, shove tools in bags and fill the baggage with the getting while gettings good and WHAM, something out of sight comes half-a-blindsiding you.
We've got this. We juuuuuust need to avoid tripping over our own feet.
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Mon 17 Apr 2023 12:29:37 No. 5638802 Report Rolled 3, 8, 1, 10, 9, 4, 5 = 40 (7d10) >>5638716 >Take on the Disguise 4 with Ranks 2 of PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis >Impersonation rank 1 (temp) given by Ink >Deploy at the Arrivals (Speed+Focus) >Set up the rally point there >Ready that brief (Tactics 2) Right, simple as. Whilst Sap and the others slam jam the Gardens in our case we make for the Observatory as convertly as we can. Heck. If I somehow manage to graduate in a day maybe that'll set a new record! In. Don't get caught.Take Record. Take some extra litterature. Out. Watch out for Sigiltraps and remember a modicum of what Etch and Ink taught us about NewPostModern Identicopolitical Philosophy...I think I actually said it right that time. Good? Lets get ourselves 'educated' lads.
#Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
>>5638682 Rest in peace, great warrior.
>Make sure Last Dance is dead and close her eyes for the last time. Take her blue headband as a trophy and place it deep in my quiver, where no Luperni can see it. Do my best to clean up the murd- assassination scene with the limited time I have left. [Stalker2+Manipulate2]? Will post my spawn point once I know where others go.
>>5635730 Don't beat yourself up Rion, you did a damn fine job.
[React2+Cunning1] if she tries to hit me. Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
>>5638666 Under-developed venom sacs huh. Say, would Wratsps be included in a healthy Malichnid diet?
Cyrus 'Eventide'
Rolled 8, 1, 10, 8, 4 = 31 (5d10) >>5638716 > Deploy inside the cache in the zone to the [SE] of Arrivals (Speed3+Streetsmarts2) ---
#Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavager
RES 10
[STA 6] // [SPD 3]
[React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1]
[Sense 3] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1]
[Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Edge: 5]
{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 4} // {Streetsmarts 2}
!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects
!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.
[R] // --
[L] // --
[A] // (Seasilk Coat) // 1 Stealth // Storage 10
[H] // --
[Tools]
(4 Bits)
(Skitterhouse Jar) // Can contain 6 Insects // Sealed // Reinforced
(Akotin Mothjar) // Can contain (12+Buzz) Insects
--(5 Mothswarm) // Illusion 1
(Webhome) // Can contain 10 Insects // Flammable
--(7 Sea Sultans) // Web 2, Poison 2
Mimic
Rolled 4, 6, 4, 10, 8, 8 = 40 (6d10) >>5638716 >Sillius Soddus, foreign researcher, inserts at Sapsanolai's rally point. I wouldn't want to miss out on Toby's prepared picnic. Speed+Cunning 6d10 #Mimic, Student-Squire 4, Sapper 1 (Open-Minded, Disciplined)
RES 9
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 3
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Limit 2
+2(0) Alchemy, +2(8) Academics, +1 Stance, +2 Connections, Unarmed+3, Fateweaving +2, Forensic Theology +2(0), +2 PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis
Adaptable Pool 4/4: +2 Academics, Thesis Defense, Quick Study
Improvise
Pad Resume
Cram Session
Made Up References
I Prepared That Last Week
Kick
Disguise Strength: 4 (My spectacles are aligned, pocket protector in place)
[R] Martinos' Knuckleduster, Mag 2 {Fate}, {Khorkis} 1Pain, crit-stun
[L] Shiv, 0p, Bleed 9+
[A] Nothing
[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2, Protective/Fragile
[Tools] Herbal Pouch (First Aid 2), Alchemical Field Kit (Poisons 2), 11 bits
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
>>5638739 ...Ahh! I almost forgot my gear!
#Sapsanolai, Sapper 3
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Dangerous: Violence 2]
Gearwright-2, Engineering-2, Tactics-2, Pistols-2
!Jury-Rig
!Tools and Tricks
!Tear Down That Wall
[R] Mark IV Vanadian Multitool, 0P, Block 1, Repair 1, Adjustable 2
[L] Chirni M77-B, 3+(Sense*2) Range | Springmag 77-B Urban (12/12), 1d10 Pierce, Jam 2, Burst 3
[A]
[H]
[Tools] Toolkit, 2construct
Inventory:
TwoShot Flickbow, 3+Sen Range, 1Sta Reload *Wireshot
Mk3 Roar-Choke {2-Adj} Half Range, shots hit line
Mk1 MagnoModerns {2-Adj} 3x target Armor, Metal Attract
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
Rolled 4, 5, 4, 2 = 15 (4d10) >>5638716 >[3 Speed + 1 Cunning - 2 Armor + Saps' 2 Tactics] Deploy in Botanical Gardens, still in disguise (4d10) #"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 0/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Disguise 4
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Absorb 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Grin
Rolled 2, 5, 8, 10, 8, 3, 2, 7 = 45 (8d10) >>5638716 RES 10
STA 5 SPD 4
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Graceful] 2
CQC-2, Thrown-2, Impersonate-2, Gearwright-1, Streetsmarts-2
[Instincts]
[The Payoff]
[R] Alleyfriend Knife
[L]
[A] Bandolier of Rough Sharps
[H] Rough Mask
[Tools]Gearblade Kit
[Pockets] 6 Bits, Ink Owes me 2 Bits
>Deploy west side, trying to look for the entrance to The Shed using gossip, rumours and Instincts. SPD 4 + Streetsmart 2 + Senses 2. Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
Rolled 9, 10, 5, 2, 8 = 34 (5d10) >>5638716 >Deploy into Orchard + Meditation (SPD 3) >Set Up Rally Point >Pre Brief Team on the Legios capabilities, aiming to grant bonuses on actions against them (Tactics 2) Fulton, Scavenger
Stout
Disciplined
RES 12
STA 6 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 3 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Tactics 2, Handling 2,
Spears 2:
!Lean in, -2 but hit Reach+1 tiles
!Fend, -2, hits>resist force target back
!Fade, -2, step back, half hits build reaction
[R] Sunspot Spear
2Sharp, Pen [2], Reach 2
!crit puncture
[L] Strider's Redoubt
Block 1, counter 10
Front Armour 2
[A]
[H]
[Tools]
{Malichnid, Immature}
"Cuddles"
Web 4 | Venom 2
Sense 4 | Predator 6
(Other Unknown Qualities)
!Quiet Malice: Webs can serve as Traps.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
Quoted By:
>>5639077 Also
Disguise 4, NewPostModern Identicopolitical Philosophy 2, Search 3
Bloom
Quoted By:
Rolled 7, 2, 4 = 13 (3d10) >>5638716 Sure is a lot of strangers carrying weapons about lately. Oh, a murder? Light have mercy.
> Deploy in Arrivals #Bloom, Steelsoul-2 (Wily, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 2
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 Violence 2
Spear-3, Unarmed-3, Acrobatics-2, Stance-2, Streetsmarts-2, Flute-1
!River of Thought
!Twisting River
+Acrobatic Prep
Disguise, 4pts: archeophysicsology studies, 7th era-2
6 Bits
Jove
Got a few thoughts 'bout keepin' the trouble local for any bit longer. First off, we don't 'ave to go loud straight away. We's still just students. When Dance is discovered, we's just curfew-breakers. So we 'ave a bit more toim t'prepare before we blow the place open.
Take the Semaphores, yeah? Givem the same subtle sabotage as before, but this toim, stick a strip o' needles with spoider (or sea-snake, Doc) venom on the blind soid of the 'andle. If we can make it, contact paralytic would be 'arder to spot an' better chances for multiple doses 'fore 'e notices. Signal still gets out eventually, but it's a 2-man job now, an' this place only 'as about 15 first responders. If they do summat silly loik send only one guy to the Semaphores, hehehe...
Now we wants the Legios off our backs until the job's in 'and. Two ways that 'appens. One, they never 'ear about us. Fat chance. Two, we makes 'em fink our mischief is a diversion from an attack on the Warded projects. Could 'appen. They ain't 'ere for us, remember. I ain't some intriguer, but some of you lot are. Putchya minds to it.
Ink an' Doc 'ave an in to Makoti's office an' a grant in progress. Now, Oi can't believe Oi'm sayin' this, but... wot if we accepted it? Get some propah backing an' legitimacy, walk up to Bel an' spin 'im a yarn that the stars are involved with the rainbowfish some'ow (moight even be true). Do the research, an' off we go. No extra blood, an' we get fundin' up until we can't cover our tracks anymore. Get the foightin' students on a wild goose chase that Last Dance is makin' 'ide an' seek a new part of the exam, an' they's the seekers...
>>5638785 Oi Ink, where are those escape boats now? On the map or waitin' to swoop in?
Mimic
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>>5639127 It's a fine thought, but I wouldn't hold out hope for mass coordination here. A rather individualistic lot, aren't we? If things should go pear-shaped a bit sooner than expected, it'll serve as fine cover for the more patient agents.
Regarding the semaphore, I think yourself and Agent Etch might play a crucial role in disabling them. If we can't get them sneaky-like, it might boil down to you boosting up to smash the mirrors before activated. Same with Etch and that long rifle of his, the man could sit pretty and gun down the signals or signaler.
We'll play it by ear, eh?
Lamia !AQNHnFwIuI
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Rolled 4, 5, 6, 2, 7, 8, 10 = 42 (7d10) >>5638716 60 minutes before the operation, Lamia was already in position, waiting for the violence to start. It was a matter of waking from a nap in the banana grove and strolling over to the nice table at the Records Metallurgical, to eat a meal equal parts banana and coldcat.
>Be in Records Metallurgical, eating my bananas on the table as if I always belonged. (Speed5+Grace2, 7d10) #Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Inventory:
4 Bits
Bloom
Quoted By:
>>5639127 Its those two with the plates near the biology section. Just two boats with plates for the... 20 of us.
Stick with Breaker, he can turn any boat into a getaway craft, he can.
Jove
So here's my assessment of our objectives and placement so far. Player assignments are a mix of what's been declared and what seems right.>Observatory. Atlas Records. Dr Bel and engineered defenses possibly present. >Main objective. All else is in service of this. >Semaphores. Short-staffed. >Silencing these keeps resistance local. If we can't arrange a repeat of Eventide's sabotage, /anyone/ should take a shot at these if it isn't undue delay. While Semaphores are a non-factor, consider these people Floaters. >Chaos, Docks. Caches, new model gear, Rainbow Records. Biters, students, engineering projects present. >Absolutely necessary if Observatory bogs down, and generally prudent. /Relatively/ easy to take down Biters before they raise the alarm. >Shed. Seeds, wratsps and crows here, potential diversions. Legio close by. >Whispermarket valuables here, risks mission to pursue. Just pace yourselves right. If the Legio see you off no later than if we had all simply hit the Observatory until they caught wise, hitting the shed has added nothing to our chances of success. >Floating >Undeclared or well-placed or -skilled to respond to a changing situation.
Toby Lerone
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>>5638716 >>5638769 >>5638716 >#Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10 >STA 6 SPD 3-1 >React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1 >Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1 >Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 [Violence] 3 >Etiquette-Rank 3, Negotiation-Rank 4, Training 2 >+Challenge >+Mountain Motion >+Eloquence In Action >+{Wrecking Ball} 1Sta: Throw yourself forward using Brawn, as a tackle. >[R] >[L]Faithful (2W, Crit Cleave, Blockbreaker 2) >[A]["Determined, Righteously",Sigilplate] 2 Armor, -1SPD !Eaglesoul: Add 1/3 Wounds to all physical acts!One Last War: Armor *also* negates Wound-complications >[H]Nothing >[Tools] 1 Bottle of Fine Pytherii Flutterwasp Wine, Picnic Basket (???), Cogulants x3 >Grab 3x Coagulants >>5635249 "btw I'm grabbing 3 coagulants, I'm sure you won't need them as much since you can just stitch people."
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:CJ4SbiLe Mon 17 Apr 2023 22:22:56 No. 5639278 Report Rolled 4, 1, 9, 6, 6, 9 = 35 (6d10) >>5638692 "Well we can both relate to their situation Ink. Days of college with no income to speak of if you weren't already well off or didn't have a rich relative or fiancee... Either way! Lets see if I can't pawn off a bit more assistance from our 'cherished' informa- I mean student contact."
>>5638716 >Insert close to the Greidrip Obsevatory as Professor Magister. World teacher extraordinaire, replacement teacher sometimes, tutor, soldier of many a campaigns for the flame, the finder of paths, adventurer and multiple other ranks, titles and medals with needless need of mention.
Class.Is.In .Session. Subject of the day, the Greydrip Observatory, Post New Modern Sociocopolitcal Philosophy and Introduction to Investigatory Sleuth (not in anyparticular order)
>Speed 4+Focus 2 (Academics 2 to note!) #Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3(4)
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Academics-2
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
Temp: Disguise 4, PPLA 2, Search 3
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]Disguise [Professor Magister]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1][2 Bits]
Lyona (Rion)
Rolled 8, 4, 7, 5, 10 = 34 (5d10) >>5638716 >Deploy to Observatory by climbing cliff nearest to arrivals (Speed 3 + Streetsmarts 2) Rion did an double check on her equipment there would be no more mistakes on this mission. The whole place seemed to be in chaos and it was no wonder after what had happened. Gauntlets were on and she was ready to scale the cliffside and do a little recon up there
>>5638808 "That's where you are wrong nothing nothing justifies the fact that i went for blood in sparring match. It was shameful loss of control that i have tried to teach myself out of. I failed and this was part of the result that followed." She left back to prepare failing to understand how this other one was willing to take a life so easily.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
Rolled 3, 2, 7, 7, 6 = 25 (5d10) >>5638716 >>5639278 >Insert close to Greidryp Observatory. As Dr. Yona, assist Etch in lying through his teeth using my extensive knowledge of late pathopolitics of Meltvoxes under the Mali'Xinid's reign of acid terror, their longlasting effects on the microplastic snow and the regular-ass pine trees in the remote Meluvian forests, and why that thing is not Aurora Borealis, and you should run if you ever see it. Take a closer look around the place while we're at it. [3Spd+2Streetsmarts] #Ryona, Skulker-Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2
Violence 2 Streetsmarts 2
Skulker 2, Stalker 2, Traps 0+1, Gearwright 2,
Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2, CQC 2
Range [+2]
Mean-Spirited [2]
Stealth [2|2]+1
Instincts [St]
Harasser's Heart [St]
Sucker Punch [Sk]
The Setup [Sk]
Mothwing Clipper []
Rolling Footwork []
[R]
[L]Flickerblade Knife {Skulkblade, Hidden} [Sharp 1, Fragile 4, Throw=Sense+Throw]
[Q]'Standard Broad' Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin]
[A]Whispercloth Wraps [4], Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1]
[H]Nightknife's Mask [Stealth +2 in cover, Filter 12] {Smoke [3x3, 2/2Ammo, Restock3]}
[T]Grapnel [Range=none], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Shortbow [Range=Sense+2], Scarf's Marker, LDBTAF's Headband. Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Tue 18 Apr 2023 01:58:38 No. 5639391 Report Rolled 10, 4, 7 = 21 (3d10) >>5638716 >Insert to the rocks north of the faculty vessel. [Speed 3, there are no books here on the stones. Rolling 3 dice.]
>Invite Ink to the pre-paperwork prayer >Invite Dr. Yona & Prof. Magister to the prayer >Invite Makoti to the prayer. It's an old prayer involving blood sacrifice and asking for freedom from failure. If Yona, Magister, and Makoti attend, let Makoti know that they are interested in applying to become faculty. >Plan cutting myself with a wet, blunt shiv and casting a sustained circle of Fate on turn 1. The anatomy kit is for fixing my wounds after the ritual. #Doc O'C_ean (X VIII C)
Scourge 3
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1
Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2
Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / Focus 2
Limit 4 / Attune 2 / Academics 2
Post-caffeine Hangover
Anatomy 3; Woeheart 2; chronos 2; Fate 2; Anatomy (Toby) 1; Mistspeaker 2
!Incant (fat for hits) / !conduit (wounds for mag/aoe)
!Moist (I am water) / !Currents (I see all between the shores)
!I Know Where This Goes (+2 dice when fixing limbs) / !Oh. I Know Where That Goes (x First do no harm x)
[R] Seastained Ritual Shiv (cold, Mist+1, storage 4) / [L] Nerve-Artisan's Tools - Alchemy 2, Woeheart 2, Sedative 1, Stimulant 1, 1R, horrifyingly expensive
ag: Silver Needle Kit, 1M, 4R, Woeheart; Ticking Time Piece; Woolen Wear (warm, comfortable) ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 18 Apr 2023 06:56:29 No. 5639554 Report >>5638953 Well I thought it was rather charming. Don’t get dressed for my sake.
>>5638855 While you’re in there see if you can find a clue to my missing people.
>>5638802 You think I have time to sit in on a lab meeting? I hear they have a discussion group on late Vanadian water painting in the Monarchy. That’s uh… obviously mission related?
>>5638808 It would be an afront to your professionalism to stab someone only to have them live - unfortunately Last Dance Before The Arrows Land threw herself off of the platform and into the waters below. Still, an open artery and the ocean? If the blood loss doesn’t get her, the salt induced pain will.
You clean the rugged platforms best you can - this isn’t the first time they’ve been stained. The outside exposure to wild wind and water will wash away most other evidence. Any left will at least be slight anonymous signs of struggle.
The blue headband is a simple strip of soft cloth with a few threads of gold in, subtle. Hold it up and fold it just right and the lines will align to a date and a place and a small coded statement. It’s a honorific for service rendered to the Senatorial Rebus Committee. Rare in the utmost extreme. And they never explain why they grant them and one is not meant to ask.
>>5638813 If you mean by way of how a healthy Malichnid stays healthy by not having Wratsps in its diet then the answer is yes, in the same sense that cyanide is involved in human diet.
>>5638942 It does look delicious. He’s a real dab hand sometimes!
>>5639127 I like the subtle curvature of your brainfolds, Jove. That concussion shook something loose.
The Legion’s job is clearly protecting those stores. Might even be that’s where they head if they scent trouble.
I WILL get this grant so help me Void, I’m TIRED of forging five signatures just to get a good plate of grub.
As’n foh da boat— ahem. As for *the* boats, our friends Droplet and Sketch will bring them in near us when it’s go time. Clean get away.
Huh which reminds me… We… We haven’t heard from our people in this place at all. Other than those two caches. I wonder what happened to them.
>>5639241 Real professionals, us.
>>5639278 … Oh great voidshitspitescorp, Etch - look at this sign-up sheet. You’re running the most popular class of the MONTH
WHY ARE YOU TEACHING SLEUTHING RIGHT AFTER A MURDER
Are you telling me these undergraduates so help me the Saints themselves, the undergraduates, Etch.
*They care about learning*
We are SO SCREWED.
Jove
Oi'm trustin' Chaos team an' all their manpower to stop anyone tryin' to reach the soufeast semaphore. Oi'm finkin' to 'it the soufwest, and the one in the Wards if Oi really must. Mostly Oi 'ope the Warders never 'ear a fing.
>>5638716 >Rally with Fulton Jove, Striker 2 Sapper 2
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 Edge 2
Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2
!Deep Reserves
!Flourish
!Consummate Professional
!Rush Job
[R] Woodbreaker: 2H 1W 1Reach, Crits Cleave
[H] Rikovol Pressed Helmet, 2 Barrier, Fragile
[Tools] 3 bits, Boostgear Fuel 5 Boost 2+2Sapper
QuickreteTank Mod
Messer
Nugget of Palatine Armour, 3Mag Metallic-Terrene, 1Limit, 2Strain
Inspiration
Jove
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Rolled 8, 2, 9, 5, 2 = 26 (5d10) >>5639556 >Oi's just an overworked engineerin' student wot wants to get away from it all in the Orchards, boo-'oo Speed+Streetsmarts 5d Jove
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>>5639556 Typo, Should be Snapwings. The Boostgear is scrap by now.
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Tue 18 Apr 2023 21:19:18 No. 5640053 Report >>5639554 "They want to learn? In a scholary establishement?? This. I've never seen such eager students?! Is...Is it my job to disllusion them?...Oh wait maybe...Maybe I can use this."
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 18 Apr 2023 22:47:33 No. 5640115 Report >>5639346 >>5640053 [4 hits vs 3 escalation hits, 2 paranoia hits]
. . . They even dragged in a table of complementary detective-headwear and I think that one student there is wearing a <span class="mu-i">trench-coat</span>. Also, that guy in the back with the beard who looks like he's sleeping? That's actually a faculty member. Don't be fooled, he can likely sleep with his eyes open, still pay attention and in the name of the void and stars and saints, Etch, try not to give him an opening to make ask too many questons.
Because it'll be a question that's more of a comment and it'll have eight conditionals and reference four papers and take ten minutes to understand and it WILL be about some pet project he's working on.
And LOOK at those students. Eager. Smiling. Two of them making out <span class="mu-i">violently</span>. That guy in front is taking notes in . . . Kalcmiri Glassin. That's a semi-dead language. That girl over there with the intense stare brought a stack of Vanadian crime-venture novels. We, uh... Oh boy, Etch, Ryona.
You may be in for a challenge here. You're up against a force more dangerous than the House of Bonds and the Theurges High, the Vanadian Warmachine and the Legion besides:
You're dealing with <span class="mu-i">the naturally curious</span>.
Mimic
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>>5640115 Oh, hell. You just know blue hat will stir up trouble. Probably even brought their own pipe.
"It's elementary, my dear professor. Last Dance faked her own death. Quite obvious, really."
Keep it together, team.
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Tue 18 Apr 2023 23:57:59 No. 5640156 Report Quoted By:
>>5640115 "The naturally curious are easily distracted whether that's by a clue or the promise of knowledge of the unknown. I can take 'em."
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 03:16:16 No. 5641005 Report >>5638855 You are somehow carrying . . . Four jars? And a coat? Listen, Eventide - <span class="mu-s">no</span>. You can grab strap one jar to a toolslot - and you have. And you can kinda hold one jar in either hand. Yes. But you're not carrying three in your pockets.
Pick one - it'll go in your toolslot.
>>5638769 Are you bringing that botltle of wine? For... wait, Toby, have you actually made a picnic basket? Aww!
>>5638802 >>5638739 Impressive work for both of you - but you do need to actually tell everyone else what you want them to do with that Tactics bonus. Is it a roll to help them move? Defend? Attack? Spot? Hide?
You get a free tactics roll, skill-roll helps. But you gotta brief 'em with some sort of actual Actual.
>>5639001 Please don't tell me you're bringing a bottle of genuine blood right along with the ... Oh whatever, if they don't question the *spiders* I assume they won't question the *blood*.
>>5639067 It does not seem like we're going to be allowed in The Shed without some kind of trickery. What are they keeping there, you think?
>>5639077 Perfect. That's how you Tactics!
>>5639391 Uh, Doc, just between the two of us, you... you wanna cool with the blood sacrifice in a facility with even a minimal Theurge presence. No, even calling an anthropological research reenactment doesn't work. They have . . . <span class="mu-s">Opinions</span> on Blood Sacrifice. Real.... Real burn the village for heresy opinions.
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
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>>5641005 >Please don't tell me you're bringing a bottle of genuine blood right along with the ... Oh whatever, if they don't question the *spiders* I assume they won't question the *blood*. (I'm sure it'll be fine, I can just pass it off as wine or something if they ask any questions. Probably. Hopefully.)
(If anything, they'd probably be more concerned with the bloodsword.)
Anonymous
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>>5641005 > 4 Jars ???
- x1 Skitterhouse Jar
- x1 Akotin Mothjar
- x1 Webhome
> Leave (Webhome) behind on the ship ---
#Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavager
RES 10
[STA 6] // [SPD 3]
[React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1]
[Sense 3] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1]
[Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Edge: 5]
{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 4} // {Streetsmarts 2}
!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects
!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.
[R] // --
[L] // (Skitterhouse Jar) // Can contain 6 Insects // Sealed // Reinforced
[A] // (Seasilk Coat) // 1 Stealth // Storage 10
[H] // --
[Tools]
(4 Bits)
(Akotin Mothjar) // Can contain (12+Buzz) Insects
--(5 Mothswarm) // Illusion 1
--(7 Sea Sultans) // Web 2, Poison 2
Grin
>>5641005 I don't need to be allowed inside The Shed, just using streetsmarts to look for the general area of the entrance for it.
Toby Lerone
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>>5641005 Don't Aww yet. Even with the help of everyone the other agents I'm pretty sure I've made some completely horrible sandwiches, just completely fucked them up like you wouldn't believe.
We can share a glass of wine in the garden if you want although now I'm not so sure about this da- err... mee-... this uhh... I mean this *Operational Placement and Clandestine Cover* since there's probably gonna be so much happening quickly I don't know if we'll have a chance to properly enjoy the atmosphere...
I was hoping we'd have had the garden to ourselves for at least a little bit. Just to forward scout the area I mean...
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 04:03:48 No. 5641040 Report >>5641019 That's what I'm saying, Grin. They're not going to allow you in there - so we're going to need to be smart about it. But look...
Hm. They're still working the test-beds and planting some kind of seed. But they're so . . . Eager. And there's not a lot of cover out here. Those Soilsouls are properly Makoti's graduate students. They must have some kind of seeding plan.
I like a good mystery.
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Thu 20 Apr 2023 04:23:31 No. 5641057 Report Rolled 7, 10, 5, 4 = 26 (4d10) >>5641005 >Tactics roll, aim is to pre brief team on what we're looking for in the observatory and watch out for traps {Spot/Search} (Tactics 2+Focus 2) "Traps are confirm to exist within the Observatory too. Some sigilccrafted ones. Nasty stuff all of them are sorta different. I can't expect them to use any very destructive ones after all the observatory as some if not a lot of history behind it. Something to keep you held down and probably to sound the alarm when an intruder or someone who doesn't know how to handle them rolls around. Try to stick with a faculty member who enters at the same time or use the following to disable them:
-Another sigil that counteracts the effects
-Override the Sigiltrap
-Go around it
-Hope the sigiltrap is non lethal and the alarm is not too loud
-If the last one is complete opposite, hope your still alive to keep looking for the Record
Remember people, don't only wattch out for traps. Were looking for the Record of the Atlas Improbable. Wheter it's named that way or hidden under a different one is unknown. Look fro stacks of paper, books, thesiss, etc... Its somewhere there and it's clear it exist. Look for clues. Worst comes to fill your pockets with all you can. Is that clear? Good! Disguises on, heads down and stay frosty in your search."
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Thu 20 Apr 2023 04:31:10 No. 5641065 Report >>5641057 >>5641005 Also also
>Use the roll in pertinance to Log and Note "Ink I don't know how your 2 lads look like but can you give a description of Log and Note? They have simply failed to connect so knowing who, what and how they look like would be great if we find them in a not dead state and still very much healthy and alive thanks."
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 04:42:16 No. 5641075 Report Rolled 8, 2, 10, 2, 3, 7, 7, 2, 9, 6, 6, 10 = 72 (12d10) Allright, we're <span class="mu-i">in</span>, step by step, bit by bit, and no massive problems so far. Looks like Professor Magister's . . . Lecture . . . is pretty popular. And there's a few visitors hanging about the admin quarters. No major shipping meant to arrive today, hence the quiet.
Pretty sunny.
Maybe we'll have time to enjoy that picnic basket in the Botanicals.
--
Doc, it looks like Professor Makoti is off somewhere preparing for a . . . Wrackentree blooming? Huh. They don't seed that often, so it must be a highlight. But afterwards, I'm sure she'll have time.
>>5641065 Yeah, that makes me wonder. They haven't reached out at all and Eventide just searched the cache in the Gardens. Nothing in there but some old hammocks and rope. There's supposed to be a way to communicate, but I don't see any signs of it here in Admin.
If any of you get eyes on a room, try to Sense around for Vanadian clerk code. Subtle items, re-arranged, or things not quite where they're meant to be. It's a coded response. Blue items, usually. Log and Note must have left SOME sort of clue to their whereabouts.
--
<span class="mu-s">Etch, Ryona</span> you've gotta keep that class of pups focused. They're drawing attention from the rest of the Library and might even pull in some more of the students. Although having the class right by Greydrip is a bit of a a wrench in our plans. Foul luck that was the platform they had prepared. <span class="mu-s">Rion</span> you can't climb the rockface with everyone looking like that. We'll have to think of something else. Maybe . . . If Ryona and Etch can distract everyone? Or maybe some other way around.
--
<span class="mu-s">Fulton</span> the Library is not going to allow your enormous pet death spider to crawl along its facilities just all free and clear, even if I tried to say it was an emotional suppression animal. I meant support. I meant suppression. Still, after eating so many Sea Sultants maybe she's worked out how to swim a little. She'll make her way to you as best as she can.
Looks like you and <span class="mu-s">Grin</span> and <span class="mu-s">Jove</span> are all in the Botanical section. Those Pubs and Soilsouls sure are working, huh? Well, if you get a chance to take a few strands of Shimmergrass you can try. It's pretty interesting stuff.
--
>1/2... CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 04:53:25 No. 5641078 Report Quoted By:
Hey that's . . . Peculiar. There'd be no reason for this Umbra Pathfinder to be in active sentry stance. We haven't even stolen anything yet!
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 05:07:10 No. 5641083 Report Also, <span class="mu-s">everybody</span>, keep in mind this facility is full of over-eager material science students. All these bridges and platforms and pulleys connecting buildings?
You can pull the wires or turn the cranks or nudge some of the railing. A <span class="mu-s">Stamina Action</span> re-orients a bridge section or shifts it to expand and contract. You can even pull in new platforms.
>[1Sta] adjusts up to 3 tiles of bridge-platform. This entire facility is pretty flexible. Must be because they work on so many different things.
Just . . . Be <span class="mu-s">careful</span> - it's all <span class="mu-s">wood</span>, for a <span class="mu-s">reason</span>. Iron and Stone and Steel are good materials, but they don't have memories of their own. I've heard Theurge-artificers use wood to dampen natural volatility, mitigate minor wrack-strain. Must be the same here - this entire library functions as an enormous floating absorber of stray release energy. The ocean absorbs most of it and any that soaks into the wood and buildings tends not to Twist or find root.
Good design. It's, just, uh, a <span class="mu-s">little</span> flammable. Still, I think they treated most of the wood AND the ocean is right there so it'd take some doing to burn everything down. Which...
I just realise what I said out loud PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT BURN DOWN THE PRICELESS collections of knowledge in this place! I know we're here to do a job and YES the Luperni are rude at the best of times but it'd be doing a disserve to every reader in the world if we went all arsonist on one of the grandest collections of research material in this hemisphere.
Anyway, what was I saying? Right. Wood resists Strain and the Water abates and ... Hey, Rion, didn't you wonder...
>>5632958 about /strain/?
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 05:20:52 No. 5641093 Report <span class="mu-i">In Sareth Far
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 05:37:33 No. 5641103 Report Quoted By:
>>5641093 And you never know what. Or how. Strain. All the pressure and fragility of glass under pressure, but the fractal pattern of the cracks is unknown. Maybe gravity turns off, but only for the colour green? Maybe up become down if its Tuesday? Maybe . . . Fire is cold to the touch if your mother's name as Alice and your Father truly loved you. This is Strain: It's the crystallised form of awry consequences, the world itself straining and breaking because the Other is too close and the <span class="mu-s">Rules</span> have stopped being uniform.
In the free college they it is the gradual erosion of Time Symmetry. That the rules <span class="mu-i">tomorrow</span> will be different from the rules <span class="mu-i">today</span>. Violations of probability space distributions.
In grand scale, enough Strain leads to the Wrack and the Wrackwind the blows out of the Aikain Interior, why you find Wrackstones, how the Wrackstorms gather in intensity. It's areas and moments where no rules apply. Or all rules apply. Or . . . Different rules apply. Strain. See?
And this might sound wishy-washy, but it leads to problems because we're all so used the rules being ... uniform. That's what rules are <span class="mu-i">for</span>, but in a Strain Event what ends up happening is the rules change but not in a way we can understand.
I talked to a man once who had gotten caught up in a Wrackstorm. Everyone else had died, but he had somehow survived. Maybe saying everyone else died is an imprecise term but I refuse to think about trying to be more precise.
So, he had lived. Only, he had a problem: His shadow had gotten hungry.
Nothing dramatic, don't worry, but just . .. Food. His shadow needed to eat. The rules had <span class="mu-s">Twisted</span>. When a shadow eats, where does the food go? How does it digest? What happens at the other end of that process? I don't know and he couldn't tell you. But if his shadow didn't eat, he got hungry.
That's a small Twist, barely noticeable. T
Strain. It becomes self-perpetuating. Because the rules are <span class="mu-i">different</span> but they're still <span class="mu-i">rules</span>. He raised a family - and his daughter's shadow also eats. And sings.
But of course a lot of it is a lot less immediately interesting and a lot more cracked. If a Sigildrist causes too high a strain build up it leads to a Wrack Event - something will snap and reality will twist into a new alignment. Those are bad dice to roll, Rion.
. . . Which is why this entire facility is made of wood and on water! Wood has memories of its own, and Water Absorbs, so any sort of small time awry backfires might get sandpapered out by that. <span class="mu-s">Strain</span> can be resisted if it pushes against something with a solid sense of how things Ought to be.
. . . Which is why the Theurges are so peculiar about their Tomes and their Rituals and their... Well nevermind all that.
Too much Sigildry leads to Strain
Strain. . . Twists things.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 05:45:23 No. 5641109 Report Okay. We're in. Grab some snacks. Stretch. Let's see if we can get to Dr. Bel's private lab in the observatory, find our paper and get away before they even know we were here.
>Operation Time! Let's . . . Go ! >A minor note on platforms: >>5641075 >>5641019 >>5641040 Grin, maybe if you had some sort of reason to get to the Shed they'd let you? Or if they all got busy with something.
==crew==
Disguise 4 + Politoidentiphilosophy 2
==Luperni==
>Escalation 12 [Paused, because no alarms are raised] Paranoia 2
Jupiterrrrr
>>5639077 >>5639067 Well, hhhere we are, Fulton, Grin, boys. Eyes all around and nothingg between us and seven Legio except we're not their business. We're not making moves without more knowledge and groundwork.
Learn about stuff like Wratsps and Crows we can make a bigger splash with. The big statue in Orchard and the pair souttthheast 'f it, what's its deal? Shill Etch's class to shift some eyes from hhere. Fake a dead-drop by one of the fishing Pups where the sentry can see it. Anything I'm missing?
If you don't have a plan you need me with, I'm going adjust my wings and ask someone about buildings nobody wants me jumping on so I can be closer to the semaphores without suspicion when it's time.
Jupiterrrrr
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>>5639067 First thing we heard about the shed was that not enough Bloodmost has been planted and nobody wants to go the shed for more. If they're all so reluctant, getting in might come down to simply volunteering.
Toby Lerone
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>>5641075 >Move 13 >Move 31 >Sit down and call for the dogs, pet the dogs when they come while apologizing for not being able to spend enough time with them. Handling 2 + Etiquette 3 + STA 1 >Call the Pups over and suggest we all share our lunches. Etiquette 3 + Negotiation 4 + STA 1 >Open the Basket, start sharing food with both dogs and pups while conversing with the pups. >Tell the pups I have rom-... err my friend has romantic problems and ask for their thoughts. Say hypothetically I'm- my friend is having trouble expressing themselves to a person they like and at the same time there might be some problems with status. Toby Lerone
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Rolled 8, 1, 7, 9, 4, 1, 1, 7, 6, 5, 7, 2, 1, 4 = 63 (14d10) >>5641109 Move 13
Move 31
Sit down and call for the dogs, pet the dogs when they come while apologizing for not being able to spend enough time with them. Handling 2 + Etiquette 3 + STA 1
Call the Pups over and suggest we all share our lunches. Etiquette 3 + Negotiation 4 + STA 1
Open the Basket, start sharing food with both dogs and pups while conversing with the pups.
Tell the pups I have rom-... err my friend has romantic problems and ask for their thoughts. Say hypothetically I'm- my friend is having trouble expressing themselves to a person they like and at the same time there might be some problems with status.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
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Rolled 5, 8, 7, 8, 9, 4, 1, 4, 7, 2, 10, 10, 4, 9, 8, 2, 1 = 99 (17d10) >>5641109 So Iron and Stone and Steel don’t have memories of their own, but Wood is different, huh? I wonder… if perhaps the Wood knows anything useful?
>3 Sta: Communicate with the Wood. Did they see any sign of Log or Note? What secrets are there to be found in this room, or perhaps even that suspiciously well guarded Warded Stores area? (Scavenger 3 + Manipulate 1 + 3 Sta) >3 Sta: Search this room for any sign of Vanadian Clerk Code (Sense 1 + Focus 2 + 3 Sta) >Steady: Chat up the people in this room, advertise the Lecture being held by Etch, and ask about that funny looking statue (Authority 3 + Cunning 1) >>5641128 Good ideas. I’m going to do some investigative work myself for now. I think we should look into what countermeasures they have for the Wratsps, maybe come up with a plan to use them to grab one of them to eat, and see to getting our hands on some Shimmergrass.
Cyrus 'Eventide'
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Rolled 3, 9, 4, 5, 4, 10, 1, 6, 4, 1, 6 = 53 (11d10) >>5641109 > 1Sta: Retrieve all the ropes and hammocks from the cache. > 2Sta: Move x6. > 3Sta: Eventide's gaze casually slips across the glass window set into the room's corner. He searches for a means to open the window such that he could discreetly pass through it, as well as any security measures and other notable details. (Stamina3+Sense3+Edge5) Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
Rolled 4, 10, 5, 4, 10, 8, 5, 2, 7 = 55 (9d10) >>5641109 >move 177 (opening the door) >5sta: analyze the rainbow records (the structure itself) for weaknesses and attachments. what's holding it to the rest of the library? ...where do we need to Cut? (5 + cunning + engineering) >steady: adjust multitool for Break 2 Mimic
Rolled 3, 8, 5, 10, 6, 3, 8, 8, 4, 5, 1, 3, 7, 10, 9, 10, 3, 3, 3, 1, 3, 4 = 117 (22d10) >>5641109 I made a few errors in my previously posted sheet, no more Adaptable Quick Study and I am once again covered in spiderfate.
Sillius Soddus awakes with a start. He's late. Very late. So much to do, so little time. The following actions are conducted with apparent urgency and are accompanied by mutterings of deadlines, cut research budgets, and how meetings could instead be letters.
Rather than taking 3 posts to roll 52 dice, I'm including the first two actions here and leaving the rest to you behind the scenes.
>Push for 6 Fatigue/Stamina >2 Sta, Move 331, 17* ending next to Eventide >1 Fatigue, Pad Resume on Eventide. He gains +4 dice on his rolls. >1 Sta, Cut a deal with my Fatebound Sea Sultan: He takes my bad luck this mission, doesn't send any back my way, and I help him become Top Spider on board the ship. Maybe teach him a little bit of Fateweaving, eh? Give him little treats? I blindly make offers and hope they work out. Using Eventide's stats (PR), 5Edge+3Buzzmind 9d10 >1 Sta, Move 77*, ending next to Saps and Toby. >1 Fatigue, Pad Resume on Sapsanolai. He gains +4 dice on his rolls. >Cram Session, Convert 8 Fatigue to 4 Wounds, +8 dice to any one action this turn. >1 Sta, Increase the accuracy range of my crafting rolls, 2Focus+2Fateweaving+8 from Cram Session 13d10 Mag2. Sustain this Sigil beyond my limit with Magnitude if necessary. >1 Sta, Craft a gas mask to my helmet using Saps' 2Gearwright(PR) and my 3Cunning, 6d10. >1 Sta, Tug link to Sea Sultan to shunt incoming complications to Spider Bro. >1 Sta, Made Up References on next roll. >1 Sta, Craft a canister of knockout gas at Reckless 4 using 3Cunning+2Alchemy+9(MUR), 15d10+2 effect from tools. Quality 3 of whatever condition you feel is most applicable to knocking people out, excess hits going to AoE 2, then a quality to have the gas linger in the air a bit longer. >1 Sta, Patch myself up using my Herbal Pouch using 2Focus+5Academics 8d10+2 effect from tools. Free Aim/Measured: Clear Wounds before Fatigue. >1 Sta, Craft an alchemical solution that will aid in the mending of wounds using 2Alchemy+5Academics 8d10. #Mimic, Student-Squire 4, Sapper 1 (Open-Minded, Disciplined)
RES 9
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 3
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Limit 2
+2 Alchemy, +2(5) Academics, +1 Stance, +2 Connections, Unarmed+3, Fateweaving +2, Forensic Theology +2
+2 PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis
Adaptable Pool 4/4: +3 Academics, Thesis Defense
Disguise Strength: 4 (My spectacles are aligned, pocket protector in place)
Spiderlinked 5
Improvise
Pad Resume
Cram Session
Made Up References
I Prepared That Last Week
Kick
[R] Martinos' Knuckleduster, Mag 2 {Fate}, {Khorkis} 1Pain, crit-stun
[L] Shiv, 0p, Bleed 9+
[A] Nothing
[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2, Protective/Fragile
[Tools] Herbal Pouch (First Aid 2), Alchemical Field Kit (Poisons 2), 11 bits
[Fate-Bound Sea Sultan] (Trinket) Linked [7] Web 2 / Poison 2 / 1d
Bloom
>>5641399 Crying shame, crying shame, I was signed on to her demonstration tonight you know? You said they got her... just down here? Wow, inches away from the hospital boat, crying shame.
I'll be just over to... pay my respects then. Cheerio.
> 1STA: Wave goodbye to the Pup I was talking to, what a friendly fellow! What a crying shame! Step 6 and Move 57 > 3STA: Quietly step into the hospital and have a look around. Paranoid, wounded guards and bloodstains outside the rainbow room? Maybe there are more injured in here, and I can get an idea of what happened to em since Ryona's last visit. Sense+Violence 2+1+2d10 > 1STA: If a nurse or orderly tries to evict me, well I have a great reason to be in here you see, I... Rebuff+Speed 1+2+3d10 > Steady: Keep up a harmless student persona. Slightly clueless, absentminded sorts make for easy marks on the streets, maybe I can imitate that? Manipulate+Streetsmarts 2+2d10 Bloom
Rolled 8, 5, 2, 10, 6, 5 = 36 (6d10) >>5641409 And here are the dice! Just the 6 for the looking.
Shame none of the stealthy types came with us to the admin boat, there's bound to be interesting papers in those offices.
Bloom
>>5641412 And I just noticed! Is it too late to say I left the spear on the ship? I feel like walking around with that might compromise the cover.
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Thu 20 Apr 2023 19:44:26 No. 5641561 Report >>5641495 >>5641412 >>5641409 Not at all, if you want. It does raise a few eyebrows.
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
Rolled 7, 9, 4, 8, 9, 8, 3, 7, 9, 3, 2, 1, 5, 6, 3, 7, 5, 1, 4, 8, 8, 5 = 122 (22d10) >>5641109 Time to teach those puppers how to dodge the consequences of their own actions.
>>[Instincts] Build rapport. Introduce myself as Dr. Yona, (>>5639278 ) Professor Magister's colleague and welcome all the Pups (and the Greywolf) to the class. Instincts to read the room. [The setup]: Buy +crit, +acc for when I'll be trying to get Pups' attention later (for action) [2Sta+1Authority+2PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis+3Sense](8) >>[Instincts] Inspect the class for Hidden weapons (or other sharp items). If any Pups are packing heat, gently call them out and then demonstrate to them how to hide things *better* [The Setup] Same as the previous one [2Sta+2Skulker+2Manipulate+3Sense](9) >>Move to the hat table. 1S, 1W, 1S, 2W (although I'd love to position myself 1S, 1W, 1S, 4W, if possible to vault over the table without Cool) >Give the Pups a short talk on the importance of changing their visual profile when someone is actively searching for them. Encourage them to come over, put on the hats and swap their tools around to exercise this. Use [The setup]. This is mainly to keep their eyes away from (>>5639304 ) Rion [1Sta+2Stalker+2Manipulate](5) >[Steady] Observe the Greywolf's reactions. Figure out what we should do to please this old dog and avoid suspicion [2Streetsmarts+1Cunning](3) 5Sta+2Fat
#Ryona, Skulker-Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2
Violence 2 Streetsmarts 2
Skulker 2, Stalker 2, Traps 0+1, Gearwright 2,
Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2, CQC 2
2PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis (t2)
Range [+2]
Mean-Spirited [2]
Stealth [2|2]+1
Disguise [t4]
Instincts [St]
Harasser's Heart [St]
Sucker Punch [Sk]
The Setup [Sk]
Mothwing Clipper []
Rolling Footwork []
[R]
[L]Flickerblade Knife {Skulkblade, Hidden} [Sharp 1, Fragile 4, Throw=Sense+Throw]
[Q]'Standard Broad' Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin]
[A]Whispercloth Wraps [4], Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1]
[H]Nightknife's Mask [Stealth +2 in cover, Filter 12] {Smoke [3x3, 2/2Ammo, Restock3]}
[T]Grapnel [Range=none], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Shortbow [Range=Sense+2], Scarf's Marker, LDBTAF's Headband.>>5641561 Did I use The Setup correctly? Dr. Yona K. Rymes
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Rolled 4, 8, 4 = 16 (3d10) >>5641569 Rolling 3 dice for Steady.
Grin
Rolled 10, 5, 2, 5, 2, 5, 9, 6, 2, 4, 6 = 56 (11d10) >>5641109 >Move 3335 >Seduce the soilsoul for the location of The Shed+Instincts. STA 3+Senses 2+Push 2+Manipulation 2+Streetsmarts 2 "Hey there cutie~ I'm like... Super new to this job :3 and I was thinking how it would tots be a great idea if I volunteered to help with the planting since my job's basically done hehe"
"Would be mind showing me to where the Shed is so I could help? I'd be so *grateful* I just love plants almost as much as I love getting my hands dirty~"
Lyona (Rion)
Rolled 2, 10, 7, 3, 8, 9 = 39 (6d10) >>5641109 >Sta2: (Streetsmarts 2 + Cunning1) Locate most hard to see spot on cliff for climbing. >Sta2: (Sense 2 + React 2) Sense an opportunity to jump with (!Urban Mobility Sta1) to located spot and /Cling/ on the wall. >Steady: (Speed + Brawn) Climb up and take cover from watchful eyes. Sunny weather would have been perfect for anything other than sneaking but maybe the substitute teachers would be more interesting than one bodyguard or wanderer.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Lyona (Rion)
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Rolled 9, 4, 10, 6, 3 = 32 (5d10) >>5641714 rest of the rolls from my miss input
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Thu 20 Apr 2023 23:57:45 No. 5641728 Report >Don my Laquered Uthani Lagomorph Mask. >Realize that I didn't bring my Laquered Uthani Lagomorph mask with me. >Instead, don the Lagomorph Mask in my soul (Sprint +1) >Check the Ticking Timepiece >Incant: "I'm Late, I'm Late, I'm Late, for a very important date. No time to say Hello, Goodbye. I'm Late, I'm Late, I'm Late". >Move 4 in the 7 direction >Jump & Waterbend a waterspout to push me over the hull and into the boat. [Mistbreather 2 + Speed 4, sorry Mama, I'm just Bouncy today] >Continue to generally travel in the 7 direction until I'm out of stamina and have burned 4 fatigue. Try not to bowl anyone over. [Rolling Speed 4 + Focus 2, in case that's needed] >Steadily stretch and bend to help breath better [anatomy 3 + woeheart 3 (knowledge based)] ag: Silver Needle Kit, 1M, 4R, Woeheart; Ticking Time Piece; Woolen Wear (warm, comfortable); 2 Coagulants that no one claimed? If one of the Agents claimed them, that's fine. Until told otherwise, I'm gonna treat them as Schrodinger's coagulants.
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:ZKTY77I4 Thu 20 Apr 2023 23:59:49 No. 5641732 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 10, 5, 5, 2, 1, 2, 5, 8, 4, 10, 1, 10 = 63 (12d10) >>5641728 >>5641109 Rolling Dice
>If I see Makoti try to cooly slide up and pretend not to be out of breath.... [roll dice as needed] Jupiterrrrr
>>5641712 Mate, it's... It's right there, innit? Behind all the workers.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 21 Apr 2023 00:36:00 No. 5641756 Report >>5641742 >>5641712 Right, it's the big Shed right behind those workers Jove.
Besides, there is no way they fall for that. Why would it even work? They're not keeping <span class="mu-i">secret seeds</span> in the Shed are they? Other than the Crows and anyway there's no way someone is just going to fall for this. You can't deliver a line that's half a misheard homophone off of "plant your seeds~~" and think it'd actually work---
--- ... I can't believe it's actually working. Did you just seduce someone by making a farming joke.
What a rake.
Jupiterrrrr
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Rolled 10, 2, 9, 10, 9, 5, 8, 9, 10, 5, 10, 3, 4, 9, 6 = 109 (15d10) *whistle*
>>5641109 >Push4 >Adjust Boost. Aimed do not overload it. 8sta+1gearwright+1cunning. 10d !Consummate Professional >Talk with a Pup. I'm going to test out some adjustments to my gear. Any buildings I shouldn't land on? 2sta+2streetsmarts+1Manipulate 5d >!Deep Reserves Jove, Striker 2 Sapper 2
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 Edge 2
Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2
!Deep Reserves
!Flourish
!Consummate Professional
!Rush Job
[R] Woodbreaker: 2H 1W 1Reach, Crits Cleave
[H] Rikovol Pressed Helmet, 2 Barrier, Fragile
[Tools] 3 bits, Boostgear Fuel 5 Boost 2+2Sapper
QuickreteTank Mod
Messer
Nugget of Palatine Armour, 3Mag Metallic-Terrene, 1Limit, 2Strain
Inspiration
Grin
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>>5641756 >>5641756 Seduce the Soilsoul to bring me to the shed without causing suspicious then if that's possible. I figure I'm less likely to blow my cover and draw suspicion if I had one of the more established worker lead me inside.
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Fri 21 Apr 2023 00:50:13 No. 5641776 Report Rolled 7, 9, 6, 4, 5, 10, 1, 8 = 50 (8d10) >>5641109 >>5641569 "Alright gentlepups, gentlebeard and gentle..Oh!? VIOLENT kissers. Now that introductions are done let me welcome you formaly to this years class of 'How to get away with murder 101'. Now I'm sure you're wondering why some of you are here...OF COURSE NOT! You are all here because you know that the classmate neighbouring you knows that you are the smartest, finest student that can sleuth an investigation. Finest, but not the best! After all, you share this classroom with me." *Smug smirk* "You are here to not only solve a murder but how to get away with one. Now to start off this lecture after you've all put on your fedoras. Tip of my hat to those who brung their own, we will start off with one question a fine sleuth will answer. Why and how do you think this class became so popular so suddenly?"
>1Sta: Smooth Operator! >4Sta: Start this class session, keep the attention of the students and Greybeard 4 Stamina + 2 Focus + 2 Manipulator (Add the befriend effect) >Steady: Take a look at the items that have been put on my teaching table Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Fri 21 Apr 2023 00:51:14 No. 5641777 Report Quoted By:
#Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
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>>5641109 >Noticing Sillius' panicked scrambling and mutterings, Wallace suddenly springs up as well, seemingly remembering something. "Oh void I'm laaate!"
>[Fatigue +2] Sprint 2x (+2 Speed) >[Stamina 1, Fatigue +2] Move 67767 >[Stamina 1] Move 77777 >[Stamina 1, ???] Ask the Pup to move "Please excuse me, I need to get to Ms. Last Dance's class! I'm an entire day late!"
>[Stamina 2] If the Pup moves enough for me to squeeze by (or there's already enough room), Move 77777 71311 #"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 4 (0+4)/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Disguise 4
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Absorb 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
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Rolled 5, 4, 5, 6, 4, 10, 2, 7, 6 = 49 (9d10) >>5641109 "THE Bel,Ph.,Ag.,Or? Although my field of study is *celestial mechanics*, I'm a huge fan of his work. Not to mention he learned from the famed Amwise Teller! My teacher would always tell me stories about him and his achievements in loyalty encoding and linked motive systems used in the very sigilcrafts used today! Though, I don't see Dr. Bel anywhere. Mind if I take a little look and wait until he's here?"
>Let me in let me in let me in (6STA+2Authority+1Manipulate = 9d10) #Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Fri 21 Apr 2023 04:41:26 No. 5641930 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 4, 4, 6, 10, 5, 7, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8 = 62 (11d10) >>5641109 >1Sta: Ask Lady d'Inque de Medacium to cover me in case somethig doesn't go quite right or if I do something wrong. Do interupt me if I am about to do anything wrong. >2Sta: Move 3-3-3-3 carefully between the visitors and Pup >1Sta: Take a "visit" of the Admin facilities and enter them (Disguise 4+Focus 2) >1Sta: Try to Sense around for any Vanadian Code (Sense 3+ Focus 2) >Steady: Stay in disguise. I'm just a visitor afterall #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 07:55:21 No. 5644724 Report Quoted By:
>>5641569 Quite, Dr. Yona K Ryona. <span class="mu-i">The Setup</span> is one activity providing a mask for another. You take some slight action, innocuous maybe, but use it to study your quarry intently. It works well in disguises, or if hidden - you can attempt to move, study your target, glean information while preparing your ploy.
The outcome of Setup is rather simple: hits on one action become boosts to a following action, after the minimum subtracted for the activity you're using as a setup to be successful. It's thereof of particular use if you are studying a target (sense+cunning), because you'll get some information. Using it while lying and deceiving (manipulation+[something]) is a stable of the Skulker Trader. While lying with your face, your soul is preparing for a kill.
Just keep in mind that a setup only works for one prepared activity. If you do not use the setup for that activity, it doesn't apply. This is a little unlike a Stalker's <span class="mu-s">concentration</span>, which can be built up then spent later.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 08:28:03 No. 5644744 Report Quoted By:
>>5641349 Hey, uh, Sapsanoolooo? I need you to do me a favour. Go . . . check on those two biters.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 09:39:23 No. 5644768 Report Quoted By:
>>5641569 >>5641776 I am just DYING to know what the plan here is, people. These pups are picking up all the wrong ideas for our line of quiet operative work, far, far too quick. Look at those two in the back they stopped making out long enough to put on pre-prepared matching outfits.
And now they all know all the best ways to spot someone hiding a knife!
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 09:54:38 No. 5644781 Report Quoted By:
>>5641714 Ah, Moth School Graduates. Quick, clean, quiet and good with their hands. With the others distracting the eyes, it's easy to get up there. Okay Rion, now, how do we get in? The windows are heavily warded and... Hm.
Actually, wait. Why do you ward the <span class="mu-i">windows</span> to an observatory?
>1/2 CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 09:55:45 No. 5644783 Report Quoted By:
... <span class="mu-i">what in the name of the high saints and the low knights am I looking at here. What... What is Dr. Bel <span class="mu-s">working on</span></span>?
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 11:02:04 No. 5644809 Report Quoted By:
Good work on scaling up those cliffs, Rion. But. . . I don't know about the inside of that observatory. Hm. Try not to step on, uh, a star? >Lecture Phase
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 12:02:23 No. 5644846 Report Hey, Bloom, scoot - this dress takes up a lot of floorspace. Is that what I think it is -- it IS. Bloom, this is an <span class="mu-s">entire rack</span> of Leviathan Ichor! And this is a full case of Glassdust. Whaaaaaat this hospital is <span class="mu-i">cracked</span>. Who orders their supplies? Wow, if we stole the contents of one of these cases we'd be well of! Hah!
Oh Void look smart, I think Makoti is coming this way. Also is that . . . is that Dr. Bel? With <span class="mu-s">severe</span> stab-wounds? What's going on there? Bloom, look around. I'll see if I can small-talk Makoti and buy you some space.
--
It looks like the class is picking up, Etch, Ryona. Those pups are ... really curious people. Wow. And they learn <span class="mu-i">quick</span>. Rion isn't in the clear yet, he's still too visible on the cliff-side. Keep their attention for just a bit more.
--
Lamia, I'm not sure what you got caught up in just now. But how can Dr. Bel be supervising a special project when he's lying here, in the hospital, with half his lungs sticking out? And what's UP with his observatory? Rion, try to <span class="mu-i">describe</span> what you're looking at. Does anyone know anything about those patterns? Someone find a book ward-types or root through those head of yours. Rion'll need some guidance. We don't entirely know what we're dealing with here.
>Remember, you can guide each other with useful skills. --
Oh wow Hart, she's <span class="mu-i">an intimidating sort</span>, isn't she. Good luck with that.
--
Mimic, I'm not sure <span class="mu-s">what</span> you cooked together over there. But the light catches it a bit odd. What was in that kit of yours? I... Assume you've made some kind of knock-out agent, but how did it reach Strength 10?
----
==crew==
Disguise 4 + Politoidentiphilosophy 2
==Luperni==
>Escalation 12 [Paused, because no alarms are raised] Paranoia 2
>A note on platforms:>>5641083 >crew phaaaaseeee Jupiterrrrr
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More Legio on the move than expected. Grin, peek any windows you can on the way to the shed. That will at least tell us if the rest are where we expect them.
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
Rolled 7, 1, 9, 9, 8, 2, 8, 4 = 48 (8d10) "Why of course! Let me just... grab this book here. The comforting heft of a nice blue book helps me relax and concentrate, you see.">2ST Move 113 331 181 to the bookshelf with the blue book. >1ST Take a look at the shelf itself to see if anything is out of the ordinary.(1ST+2Sense+1Cunning 4d10) >1ST Grab the book and examine it. (1ST+2Sense+1Cunning 4d10) >2ST Move 535 533 553 to next to the Greywolf.
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
Cyrus 'Eventide'
>>5644846 > While Eventide doesn't do anything impressively stealthy, he does manage to select the perfect moment to act while nobody is paying attention. (Stamina1+Edge5+Stealth4) > Withdraw a length of rope, and ah... figure out how to tie off one end into an acceptably secure bowline knot. An essential tool to for a fugitive conquest of the library's obstructive architecture. (Stamina2+Manipulate1+Edge5) > Open the window, and standing on the windowsill, lean out and glance around. Wandering eyes easily catching on anything out of place. (1Sta+3Sense+5Edge) > Place a pair of Sea sultans on the upper ledge of the window frame, well away from the stifling, noxious heat of the furnace funnels. Direct the spiders to scale the wall, climb onto the roof, then survey their surroundings for possible threats and, most critically, an anchor point. (Stamina1+Buzzmind3+Sense3) > Taking into account any information received from the scouting Sultans, attempt to hook the rope around a stable anchor point and pull the rope taut. (Stamina2+Manipulate1+5 Edge // 1 Push) > Okay, now to simply climb onto the roof. Oof, might be a little out of shape. Just try to get it over with quickly. (Stamina4+Brawn1+Speed3 // Push 4) ---
#Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavager
RES 10
[STA 6] // [SPD 3]
[React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1]
[Sense 3] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1]
[Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Edge: 5]
Fatigue: 5
{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 4} // {Streetsmarts 2}
!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects
!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.
[R] // --
[L] // (Skitterhouse Jar) // Can contain 6 Insects // Sealed // Reinforced
--(5 Mothswarm) // Illusion 1
[A] // (Seasilk Coat) // 1 Stealth // Storage 10
[H] // --
[Tools]
(4 Bits)
(Akotin Mothjar) // Can contain (12+Buzz) Insects
--(7 Sea Sultans) // Web 2, Poison 2
x? (Ropes)
x? (Hammocks)
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
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Rolled 2, 10, 9, 4, 5, 2, 7, 1, 3, 1, 8 = 52 (11d10) >>5644846 >1 Sta: Ask pup 1 of me to move aside so I can meditate at the statue >1 Sta: Move 11 >2 Sta: Communicate with the Statue of Saint Am-heh, of The Grand Flame, under the guise of meditation. Ask about any secrets it knows. If possible, try to glean information about Log and Note, the Wratsps, what is going on in the Warded Stores area, but maybe it knows something I don’t even know the question for yet. (Scavenger 3 + Manipulate 1 + 2 Sta) >2 Sta: Use the distraction Jove is providing and my inconspicuous appearance/ behavior to surreptitiously grab the hidden blue envelope from the statue’s glove and read it. (Cunning 1 + Focus 2 + 2 Sta) Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
Rolled 6, 2, 3, 1, 10, 2 = 24 (6d10) >>5644846 >[Stamina 3, Rebuff 1, Academics 2] Get indignant! (6d10) "Well, since it apparently isn't obvious to you, I've come here to *learn*. I had discovered Woeheart sigildry some months ago, and not too long after had heard about Wards and the Icons and the way of Theurgy, and I would have thought coming to an academy such as this would have been the perfect way to learn more about these things, but clearly they must not care much about the pursuit of knowledge given they're willing to hire people as discriminatory and obstructing as *you*. I'm sorry that happenstance just so happened to lead me to learning the wrong things first and that you took offense to that."
"As for what I'm doing at this platform, I came to catch up on Ms. Last Dance's class, but since she obviously isn't here, I'll be taking my leave. I wouldn't want to get in the way of you lot bothering more people."
>[Stamina 2] Move 575 33, closing the door as I leave (Fuck it. We ball.) #"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 4/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Disguise 4
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Barrier 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
>>5644846 ...Void! Someone's going for the loot before me!
>2ata: move 775 555 >1sta: check if either biter is still alive, and cause of death/injury (1+sense) >1sta: peek through the door >2sta: scavenge both boostkits off the biters (they won't miss em) >steady: attach roar-choke to chirni Hey, if any one of imposing murdery types feel like helping, I bet there's a fine old fight waiting for me in here. (or they've had their run of the place already.)
CultCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CultCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 16:12:13 No. 5644982 Report >>5644934 "<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-s"> I am no mere servant, to be hired and rehired at the leisure of lords. If not for the task given and the acts required I would not be in this place, surrounded by tiny minds trying to grasp the structure of things one ought to leave well alone. To commit crime and to know how to commit the crime is the same lesson. And you --
don't just walk away while I'm talking to you! come back here you shadowslinker! come back here at once! I was only one third of the way through insulting your family heritage! </span></span>""
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 16:15:55 No. 5644984 Report Quoted By:
>>5644982 See, this is one of the reasons I don't hold with theurges. Minds like hardened steel, emotions like a gunpowder keg.
next time, Hart, try to slink in a mention of calling her a candle stealer. It always pisses them right off.
Mimic
Rolled 10, 1, 4, 3, 9, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 5, 1, 3, 2, 3, 7, 2, 10, 5, 5, 2, 3, 2, 9, 3 = 127 (25d10) >>5644846 Saps, take it easy! Broad daylight, brandishing weapons, don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. That being said, give me a minute to eat this fruit and I'll help you twist some arms.
Inks, what do you make of this... thing I made? I really just kind of cobbled it together based off this dream I had the other night. Probably inspired by this play I saw once. Okay, it was a street performace... Anyways, what are the qualities on this gas?
>1 Sta, pick some Yellow-Sun Plantains. Almost certainly a fair source of nutrition! Cunning+Focus 6d10 >1 Sta, continue to patch my wounds with the herbal kit. 3Cunning+2Alchemy 6d10+2 effect >1 Sta, craft wound-binding poultice, leveraging my newfound fruit harvest. 3Cunning+2Alchemy 6d10 >2 Sta, move 771, 777 >Steady, what does the [Khorkis] tag on my knuckledusters actually do? 2Forensic Theology+5Academics 7d10 >Steady, what sort of Stance perks are there that I can Adapt into? Anything I've seen Bloom do? 1Stance+4StudentSquire 5d10 CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:2qsGHSIX Mon 24 Apr 2023 16:54:46 No. 5645003 Report >>5644948 Wait a second here - are we ... are they trying to steal what we might be here to try to steal? Sapsonononononono! I am NOT having masked operatives swoop in on MY jobsite! That's rank professional competition! There's . .. there's rules about that sort of thing!
who are they? How did they get here? All those Bites are very unconscious! The pups don't look like they've suffered any harm, but . . . Wait they aren't stealing any books. They aren't stealing any books?
They...
... that one has a match kit on him, doesn't he. Oh of course he does.
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Mon 24 Apr 2023 17:14:46 No. 5645015 Report Quoted By:
>>5644998 I don’t know, Mimic. Some kind of sedative with an aerosol dispersion but I think you put in too much Spitescorp venom or Dreamchaser pollen? It got a little confused there in the batching. Did remember to clean your vials from last time? There’s no real telling what kind of Side Effects that vial has if we don’t know what alchemical reactant it has traces of. Mild dreams is one dram off of mild death, as Ixin writes!
And without a testing kit it’s harder to be sure. You can try to Analyze the samples with cunning if you have the time. But whatever it is you’ve ended up making it’s a little non-standard.
Bloom
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>>5644998 I don't have any of those! Stance works on anything you can figure out. Terror, Bleed, Control, Push, Pull, Inspire, Charm. We call that last one the Fencer's Waltz. Dangerous technique it is, I'm not demonstrating.
>>5645003 Saps, that's our retirement home they're lighting ablaze!
Toby Lerone
Rolled 1, 2, 5, 6, 5, 3, 1, 5, 9, 1, 10 = 48 (11d10) >>5644846 "GAH QUOTING BOOKS DOESN'T HELP ESPECIALLY SINCE SHE'S MY BOSS! THE OTHER PROSPECTS AND OUR HUMAN RESOURCES WILL SKIN ME ALIVE IF THEY REALIZE THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING GOING ON BETWEEN US SO I CAN'T JUST TELL HER I LIKE HER DAMN IT..."
"Sorry uhh ignore that let's pretend I didn't scream that out loud, I really appreciate both of your help. I'll keep your books in mind but I've already read and heard about love from lots of books or plays like Sean Maguire yes?"
"'You've never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. Known someone that could level you with her eyes, feeling like the Icons put an angel on earth just for you. Who could rescue you from the depths of The Void. To know what it's like to be her angel, to have that love for her, be there forever, through anything.'"
"There's so much about love in books but- ugghh real life is hard and it's complicated and I've known her for two of my past lives already and gahhh my head hurts."
"You two enjoy your youth, have the rest of this picnic basket I appreciate talking to you guys at least. At the very least somebody gets to enjoy themselves, I'll be heading out now and out of your hairs so you crazy kids can have fun."
>1 STA Thank the couple and try to calm myself down. Etiquette 3 + Cunning 1 + STA 1 = 5 Dice >1 STA Reach into the cache and just grab the first thing I can feel. Dice = ??? I dunno leave it to luck. >1 STA order Mars to guard Mimic/Silus. Handling 2 + Etiquette 3 + 1 STA = 6 Dice >Sprint. 1 Fatigue >1 STAMove 577 >1 STA Move 771 >1 STA Move 777 >1 Push Move 555 ending up just North/1 of Sapsanolai Toby Lerone
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>>5645017 >Excusing myself and saying good bye to the couple. 1, 2, 5, 6, 5,
>Asking Mars to guard Mimic/Silus 3, 1, 5, 9, 1, 10
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:dbs4v5nf Mon 24 Apr 2023 17:37:32 No. 5645021 Report Rolled 6, 4, 5, 1, 5, 6, 10, 7, 4, 1, 3, 7 = 59 (12d10) >>5644846 >>5644846 "Alright, Alright settle down class. This is now time to clue you in. Today is a special day for the entire establishement is participating in an experiment for Research in Politoidentiphilosophy. It eventually rolls of the tongue. The expiriment is simple and requires a lot of roleplay from your part and that of the establishement. As you've seen a lot of interesting and colourful people have come. They were all hired to play a part in this expirement too so do not worry too much about being out of place."
-Use the board for this next part
"Now let me tell you about who, what, where and the like. Everyone is participating with a certain role but you all are investigators and the like who will look into a case I, the Chief Inspector, am assigning you. The case revolves around the disappearance beloved Uthani teacher [Last Dance Before The Arrow Land] as you know her class is very popular dare I say almost as much as mine but she as disappeared the other day by some occurence? Not to mention this but it also seems that Dr.Ber,Ph.,Ag., Or. as also been indisposed. Weird you say? Perhaps but it's your job to look into it. The last know location of our phys ed teacher is recorded to be near the arrivals/hospital whilst Dr.Bel is in the hospital recovering. Some choice people are already there investigating but it doesn't hurt to ask around. Theurge Splendida holds most of the information about the former. She is... a bit of a 'drag' to deal with so I suggest you either appeal/charm her Theurgeness into spilling the beans or enerve her. Look into both locations of Dr.Bel there may be a lead there. And remember! Play your role. Treat this situation as 'real' even though it is NOT. You may break character only with ME or Dr.Yona when you have a question. The experiment ends when we have found likely suspect guilty or when our visiting scholars have left. BEFORE WE START. I will answer *1* question by a delegated student and *you*"
-Points at the Pup with no costume on who is likely to have said: "I bet someone's here to steal Dr.Bel's research"
"Stay behind when the other leave I think I have a few questions for you. Concerning something of importance..."
>1Sta: add !Smooth Operator (+mani on next diceroll) >1Sta: [Impersonation (Operator 3)+ Focus 2+ Manipulation 2 (add the Beffudle effect)] Beffudle the students into thinking this is an experiment for Politoidentiphilosophy and to play the role of Investigators looking into the stabbin of Dr.Bel and disappearance of Steelsoul/Windsoul Arrows Land >1Sta: a bit of insight towards the Pup who came in with his Blue Hat. Is that Vanadian code perhaps? (Operator 3 + Sense 2) >2Sta: Give a list of suspects/people of interest to distrac- I mean interogate casually: Makoti, Splendida and Topasto. >-All of this is to distract them long enough for Rion to do his thing. >Steady: For the Pup I asked to stay behind, tell me more about the Secret Reasearch of Dr.Bel, what's that aboout? Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:dbs4v5nf Mon 24 Apr 2023 17:39:33 No. 5645024 Report >>5645021 >>5644846 >Sheet #Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Academics-2
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1][2 Bits]
ClassCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ClassCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:ZuBXGymS Mon 24 Apr 2023 17:51:25 No. 5645036 Report >>5645024 >>5645021 is this a reikan narrative immersion concept event, test, improvisation, methods & emergent stuff? Are we doing THE THING
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
>>5645003 Hang up, bossman. If they're all unconscious and unharmed and whatnot, then-
Then what, exactly, am I standing in? If it isn't blood, I mean.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
>>5645048 Only the pups are unharmed. Those biters have 15 wounds each.
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:dbs4v5nf Mon 24 Apr 2023 18:04:43 No. 5645053 Report >>5645036 "What does your Sleuthing young pup mind think?"
>Professor Magister gives the wink of confirmation that it pretty much is. ;) Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
>>5645051 Grim work, that.
I *definitely* need backup.
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConceptualCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:Xbdg+zgT Mon 24 Apr 2023 18:14:39 No. 5645062 Report Quoted By:
>>5645054 >>5645051 >>5645048 Fulton’s warrior senses have the right of it. The Pups are on the ground, tussled, trussed and tied. The Biters too but they’re incapacitated with precision malice. Little bleeding. Very precise, rapid strikes. Skulk-work. Happened fast - and must have hit all three at once. Kitted up and gear ready, these Biters are no slouches in a proper fair fight. Looks like their opponents knew that and didn’t give them any.
As for blood, yes, it’d soaking through your boots, sapper.
ClassCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ClassCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:Xbdg+zgT Mon 24 Apr 2023 18:22:25 No. 5645069 Report >>5645053 It’s A REIKAN NICE TIME. WE’RE DOING A NARRATIVE IMMERSION CONCEPT EVENT. WOOOOOH
BEST PROFESSOR EVER I BET MAKOTI’S IN ON IT TO THE HOSPITAL
I BEEET THIS IS ALL ABOUT THAT THING THEY’VE GOT LOCKED UP IN THE WARD CONTAINMENT!
APOTO I WANT TO BE ON YOUR TEAM LETS GO GO GO
Bloom
>>5644846 /Leave it to me, bossman./
S'cuse me, lady, right unmannerly to shove a man aside like that it is. Poor old harmless gent like me, I could have slipped!
/Think Moko'd spot the bodies I saw on the way in if you let er go this way, careful/
> 3STA Blue, blue, blue. Is there a pattern to these jars? Or the books? This'd be an easy spot to swap some things around. Err, I was only half paying attention during that briefing... Step 6, Sense+Cunning 6d10 > 2STA Give Inks a quick whispered tip, Rebuff+Authority 5d10. Step 7 Steady: Grab a book and open it, something smart looking, I'll fit in better Manipulate+PostColonialEcoTheoremics 4d10
Bloom
Rolled 2, 1, 6, 4, 1, 3, 2, 5, 1, 1, 6, 5, 5, 2, 3 = 47 (15d6) >>5645122 With this book in hand, I'm invisible I am.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
Bloom
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Rolled 1, 6, 1, 3, 10, 6, 8, 3, 4, 4, 10, 5, 9, 6, 7 = 83 (15d10) >>5645128 I was just breaking out the pity wine, thanks.
Lyona (Rion)
Rolled 10, 10, 8, 3, 8, 6, 7, 9, 1, 2, 9, 5, 1, 6, 8, 4 = 97 (16d10) >>5644846 sta3: (Sense 2 + Cunning 1 + 3) See if you can figure out how opening mechanism works.
sta2: (Scav 3 + Sense 2 + 2) !The Ratfriend Paths: Try to spot if there are any hidden things you can see from window.
Steady: (Streetsmarts 2 + Manipulate 1) Use the gathered info to try and open the window.
Time to be even more careful as it would seem someone is in and if the window won't open its time to try the actual door.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Jupiterrrrr
Rolled 2, 8, 8, 2, 5, 8, 8, 1, 1, 7, 7, 2, 9, 4, 7, 2, 1, 1 = 83 (18d10) Oh, that's the stuff. My finest work yet. No, it's not from Dr. Bel. A Mr. Muffler, as reward for almost caving my head in. Wanted to see me do it again sometime but better. That get your attention? Funny story, really. There I was, barreling down a market street straight at a wagon. Couldn't kill my momentum, no way out but through. But earlier that day..
>>5644846 >Push1 >!Patch Job 2 supply >Steady work on a pair of sharpstraps. Sort of thing you dip in poison and wrap around something someone's liable to blindly grab, but of course they're going around my palms because they're climbing claws. Desired attributes: sharp, flexible, quick-deploy. Gearwright+Cunning. 2 supply. 2d >Continue the conversation, spinning a yarn of action and ingenuity. Mostly true, but change the names and circumstances a tad. Rope in the pup who isn't talking to me as well(not sure if this is a Quick or Split action. 4 dice to that pup if the latter) 1stam+3Brawn+2Streetsmarts. 6d >Would have saved me a lot of hurt if my grip had been a bit better. Solicit help with a technical problem. My sharpstraps. 4stam+Manipulate+Gearwright. 6d, favor unengaged pup 4-2 if split action >Map out heights of various buildings, starting with the ones I passed to get here. 1stam+2Streetsmarts+Cunning. 4d Jove, Striker 2 Sapper 2
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 Edge 2
Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2
!Deep Reserves
!Flourish
!Consummate Professional
!Patch Job
[R] Woodbreaker: 2H 1W 1Reach, Crits Cleave
[H] Rikovol Pressed Helmet, 2 Barrier, Fragile
[Tools] 3 bits, Snapwings Fuel 5 Boost 2+2Sapper+3Tweak
QuickreteTank Mod
Messer
Nugget of Palatine Armour, 3Mag Metallic-Terrene, 1Limit, 2Strain
Inspiration
Jupiterrrrr
So being surrounded by curious minds means some worrying things for our chances of getting any heisting done. But it also means that if you can present your plans as an interesting project or brain-teaser, you're surrounded by assistants. Get brainy, people.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 24 Apr 2023 21:25:38 No. 5645193 Report >>5645189 >>5645186 Giving the material science kids a material science problem? They're all over that. Smart thinking, Jove.
I think that concussion of yours really knocked something loose.
Bloom
>>5645193 Wonder if any of those students running this way know vanadian scribe code.
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Mon 24 Apr 2023 22:21:34 No. 5645218 Report Rolled 8, 5, 6, 3, 4, 2, 1, 7, 2, 8, 4, 9, 6, 3 = 68 (14d10) >>5644846 >1Sta: Force Totem: Cast {Break} on the Signal Semaphor (Attune 3+ Sense 3+) >1Sta: Move 3-3 >1Sta: Ask the Clerk-up if he wants some help finding the form he is looking for, as long as he can get me a Grant form (For Ink) and a few Graduations form signed (for me) at the same time >1Sta: Incant (+2 Fatigue) >-Considering Doc is my Ally and the Clerk-up is too add [Weave] for +1 Magnitude? (+2 fatigue) >1Sta: [Air] Totem cast and ask the Air to help us organize these formsto look for the ones we need (Attune 3+Sense 3+ Focus 2) >Steady: get those forms baby, get them #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
Grin
Rolled 4, 2, 5, 8, 9, 3, 5, 3, 10, 10, 7, 1, 2, 10 = 79 (14d10) >>5644846 "Thanks a bunch, my name's Sunny by the way!"
>Hug the soilsoul in case it lets me charm him even more. Manipulate 2 + Impersonation 2 + STA 1 >Sprint >Move 17775 "Don't mind me, I'm just like grabbing some Slowcloud Essence and some Thing-Kits from the shed hehe."
>Explain why I'm here with Instincts and keep up the ditzy pretty girl act. STA 1 + Disguise 4 + Manipulate 2 + Senses 2 >Move 57555 >Push Move 35555 >Push Move 55755 >Steady SPD Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:PdciIvk0 Tue 25 Apr 2023 00:38:32 No. 5645339 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 3, 7, 8, 9, 1, 7, 2, 5, 6, 6, 2, 3, 9, 8, 3, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 4, 8, 5, 5, 4 = 138 (25d10) Resist the urge to run light a rabbit>Give in to urge to shape the salty foam into an icy stairwell and enter through the semaphore hole [focus + mistbreath ; utilize the cold power of Friend Blade, +8 ocean hexes = 12 dice] >Move 4,5,7 >climb up the well crafted ice stairs (imagine that I'm sliding up, because it's cooler) >Help the pup stay asleep. Wouldn't want to ruin sweat dreams. Will I attract some heat? SCIENCE! [woeheart 2 + attune 2 = 4 dice] >Move 3 in the 7 direction >Quickly grab the grant application out of the stack of papers [academics 2 + speed 3 = 5 dice] (by our powers combined, we will maximize our productivity your Eminence Ruptor). >Round the corner (7,8,4) >Smoothly, slipperyly slide to the left "Ignosce" (7,7,7) >Move like Bishop (6,6,6) "Ignosce Domina" >Steadily Ransack the medical supplies. I'm looking for something to fix a broken heart. Or failing that, a broken arrow head. Maybe some still living steelmoss from the spooder swamps or something. Also grab some staples and duct tape. We've got a cyborg to repair. [Anatomy 3 + Academics 2 = 5 dice] >Sing "When a man's an empty kettle, he should be on his mettle, and yet he's torn apart. Just because he is presumin', that he could be kinda human, if he had a working heart".
Bloom
>>5645218 I think /they/ pay the fatigue for weaving, not you. Great idea though! The other part of Weave is what you can do, pool sigildry in LoS together for large projects. Which is... scary! Sadly not a lot of your totems match.
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
>>5645021 What a great ide-aaa- I mean a great mystery! Surely this can't go wrong... with such great students! Oh wow. Try not to solve it too quickly, hah a h a .
>>5644846 >Push for 7Sta (2Fat) >Put the Whispercloth in the Whispersleeves formation to gain +4 Manipulation [4Stamina] >[Instincts]Support Etch's effort in diverting the Pups' attention. Tell them that Theurge seems jealous of scourges and they can use it to make her lose her cool and spill some beans. Make sure they drag the Gandalf-looking geezer with them as they leave [The Setup]: Try to wrap the Pup who mentioned Bel's research around my finger. Put those flashy Whispersleeves to work [2Stamina+6Manipulation+2Politoidentiphilosophy+3Sense](13) >[The setup] Using Etch's Steady guidance, try to get the Pup to tell us about Dr. Bel's research [1Stamina+6Manipulation+2Politoidentiphilosophy](9) >[Steady] Take a closer look at the gun lying on the table. Maybe I can tinker with it later [2Marksmanship+2Gearwright](4) #Ryona, Skulker-Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2+4t
Violence 2 Streetsmarts 2
Skulker 2, Stalker 2, Traps 0+1, Gearwright 2,
Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2, CQC 2
PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis 2t
Range [+2]
Mean-Spirited [2]
Stealth [2|2]+1
Disguise [4t]
Instincts [St]
Harasser's Heart [St]
Sucker Punch [Sk]
The Setup [Sk]
Mothwing Clipper []
Rolling Footwork []
[R]
[L]Flickerblade Knife {Skulkblade, Hidden} [Sharp 1, Fragile 4, Throw=Sense+Throw]
[Q]'Standard Broad' Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin]
[A]Whispercloth Wraps [4], Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1]
[H]Nightknife's Mask [Stealth +2 in cover, Filter 12] {Smoke [3x3, 2/2Ammo, Restock3]}
[T]Grapnel [Range=none], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Shortbow [Range=Sense+2], Scarf's Marker, LDBTAF's Headband.>>5645069 Did I get 2 Fatigue last turn? It doesn't show on the map. Dr. Yona K. Rymes
Rolled 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 7, 9, 3, 10, 10, 8, 3, 3, 8, 10, 9, 5, 7, 3, 8, 2, 4, 3, 3, 8 = 144 (25d10) >>5645837 too many dice
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
Rolled 8 (1d10) >>5645837 >>5645838 just one moreee
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 25 Apr 2023 14:04:34 No. 5645907 Report >>5645214 Oh, it's pretty popular if you spend your time among books. I'd wager most anyone would... oh. Oh for the LOVE of the STARS. Half the coded messages in this place is just going to be students talking to each other!
>>5645218 >>5645748 Breaker, Weaving allows others to donate Fatigue to <span class="mu-s">you</span>. So I could concentrate and offer you 3 Magnitude for 6 Fatigue.
What you're doing right now is called Reaping, because you're <span class="mu-i">trying to take their energy by force</span>. It has to be willingly donated. Luckily, you also asked that clerkpup to help you - so with some effort, he can do just that. I'll just flash a smile and a wink at him.
>>5645837 Listen, Yona, it's a very impressive piece of fluttering cloth but it's not going to make you the centre of sociality. You can fold it and wrap it and bend it in myriad of ways, but it's not going to wrap itself into a silver tongue. Or put differently: it can't give you additional attributes. Well, I did hear that a special fold is possible that grants Brawn but I don't know that one. And until we find out, you're stuck with wrapping it into physical qualities that armor might have.
Now that doesn't mean all is lost here - while you can't give yourself <span class="mu-s">manipulation</span>, you could - I suppose - adjust the cloth to heighten a few personal characteristics and be a little more dramatic.
You want Presence, for positive and mild sociality, and you want Attitude, for raw and focused sociality. It works just like the effect on a knife, except what it cuts is other people's hearts. You could even try to wrap yourself in darkness and moonlight, for Mystery or Terror.
>Adjust for DRAMA >charm someone with manipulation+Philosophy [hits effect + drama] >>5645839 >>5645838 >>5645837 also don't worry about it - any missing dice, command rolls.
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Tue 25 Apr 2023 14:45:26 No. 5645936 Report Quoted By:
>>5645907 "Don't worry, I wouldn't take anything by force unless they wanted me to. Together clerk-pup! We can find the papers we need and organize them!"
Dr. Yona Needs Meds
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Rolled 9 (1d13) >>5645907 DRAMA? Pursuing DRAMA is what led us here, remember? How about some COOL quality, Command? Manipulating students has gotta be easier when your exotic clothes flow THIS DANG COOL. But yeah, keep Manipulation (2) as part of the dicepools and add the COOL as extra hits to each of em as you said.
Inb4 COOL is not a valid clothing quality. Now THAT would be DRAMA. Bloom
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>>5645907 About what I was thinking. Still no sight of them either. Hope they didn't get dragged into that warded boat.
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:PdciIvk0 Tue 25 Apr 2023 21:21:18 No. 5646452 Report Quoted By:
>>5645907 >>5645218 >>5645748 >Donate the needed fatigue to their Eminence Ruptor to avoid paradox. We all need to do our part to keep this reality from devolving into chaos.
Jupiterrrrr
So we're unofficially all sleuth-game staff now. Some of us are about to stop the Rainbow Records from being reduced to an un-heistable state. One of our expected targets has ended up in the hospital. That's half of our planned misbehavior already being done by someone else. We're slowly being dealt cards that say we could be the heroes at the end of all this, if we play them right. But never mind that. Etch has given us a somewhat controlled environment, and here's a quick look at how it works.
>Premises: The core of our soft control over this operation. As long as people believe these, we're hidden in plain sight. Last Dance has disappeared and is to be investigated.
This is all a game and participants are to break character only with Magister and Yona.
Topasto, the Theurge and Dr. Makoti are key persons in the mystery.
Ditto with all those colorful characters (us.)
>Real: What we actually have to navigate. Be measured in letting these touch the Premises. Last Dance was murdered by Ryona and Rion.
Outside agents have designs on the Rainbow Records. Motive unclear, intent seemingly destruction.
Outside agents likely have designs on Dr. Bel's research.
Legio are investigating Last Dance's death.
Topasto suspects Magister.
>Leverage: Use these to enable distant or outsize effects. Students eager to apply themselves to interesting problems from interesting people.
Cloak of fiction. Certain demonstrations of the Real will struggle to pierce the Premises. Blood? Orders to disperse? Justified anger or confusion? Clearly all part of the game.
Assumed identities. Act like an actor, drop a few "hints" or "quests" and the sleuth pups will blithely cause all kinds of mischief pursuing their new lead.
Visitors/traders in the south are not monitored by standard guard rotations
>>5635394 . Suspicion may be passed off in this direction.
Yet-unknown actions by rival agents may be partly responsible for Legio alert state. Potential scapegoats.
---
Prior objectives stand. Grab the Atlas Records, disable semaphores, keep eyes off of Rion (who could probably use some backup.) But here's a new one: figure out who-how-why of our rivals so we can cut them off and prevent them from doing anything serious enough to threaten our Premises. Maybe the records at Arrivals could give us a hint, though I suspect our rivals came in through the less-monitored trader dock.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Wed 26 Apr 2023 23:53:41 No. 5647627 Report Quoted By:
>>5647088 >. . . Maybe the Records a the Arrivals could give us a hint? Hmmm, or /did/ they arrive through different means? I don't see any extra boats around here, other than the visitors/traders down south. And we'll have to presume the Biters at least also had a look at them.
Plus, the guards were taken by surprise both inside and outside, simultaneously, right? Which means they had at least <span class="mu-i">one operative already inside</span> and the other two outside. If they hadn't done it that way, the Biter inside archives would have triggered the lockdown. I mean I guess they could have sliced the guards outside, then burst inside, then taken the guard in there. But that doesn't require speed so much as it requires the ability to act faster than the eye. That's why the walls are made of transparent-ish Shardglass.
I'll check the Arrival records. I think you're on to something, Jove.
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 01:35:00 No. 5650473 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r"> But why do you think he took that random jar of honey? </span>
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 01:43:52 No. 5650478 Report Quoted By:
>>5645173 >10, 10, 8 Good eye Rion. Looks like that loose bit of tiling on the window is actually a hidden switch. Give it a tap and the window will open. It's really more of a large door than a window.
You want to go ahead and do that, it's a free action.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 02:27:23 No. 5650514 Report Quoted By:
>>5645250 Hey, Rion, I think that Soilsoul has a crush on you. Adorable. Anyway, what do we think they keep in this Shed? They all seemed so reluctant to go in there and - -
by the -- what-- is that what I think it is? Is that what all this climate control is for?!
GRIN STAB IT. STAB IT NOW BEFORE IT LAYS EGGS
That's a <span class="mu-s">spitescorp broodling!</span>! They're keeping a SPITESCORPION IN THAT cage! ARE THEY OUT OF THEIR STAR-DAMNED MINDS?! Those things <span class="mu-s">eat</span> towns!
What could they POSSIBLY be keeping it for? Also wait what's . . . what's that
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 02:28:46 No. 5650517 Report Quoted By:
i... don't want to go to the shed no more
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 02:31:16 No. 5650519 Report Quoted By:
let's all forget that ever happened
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 03:13:05 No. 5650559 Report Quoted By:
Allrigh everyone, Rion's found a way inside Dr. Bel's private research laboratory. So search his papers up there, find as much as you can on the Atlas Improbable and celestial mechanics, and then we bounce on out of here with no one wiser to the fact we were ever here in the first place. This is going so well!
They'll never even know we were herreeeeeee---lllloooo Doc.
Remind me to tell you about the finer points of what constitutes "subtlety" sometime.
==crew==
Disguise 5 + Politoidentiphilosophy 2
==Luperni==
>Escalation 12 [Paused, because no alarms are raised] Paranoia 2
>A note on platforms: >>5641083 >Aftermath CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 03:37:58 No. 5650580 Report Quoted By:
Oh hey Topasto is coming this, we should slip out back into adminstrati--- oh.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 03:42:40 No. 5650586 Report ... Breeaakerrrrrrr think of something! THINK OF SOMETHING or that Pup is going to start wondering why the Semaphore is broken and his friend there is unconscious out of the chair!
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:00:45 No. 5650593 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-g">. . . Hiya. </span>
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:10:59 No. 5650597 Report <span class="mu-g"> Hey, put the sword down cutter, I think I recognise that one. Yeah, so I do. More stubble than last time, slick, but I see you.
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:16:55 No. 5650600 Report Quoted By:
Lamia, don't panick. Just. . . This is two steps too strange for my tastes too, but it can't be all that more worrisome than whatever Grin is up.
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
>>5650597 You talkin to me?
Listen, we're here for the whole library, had a plan cooking to caulk the damn thing-
If it's just the one book you're looking for, well...
What's one book in a collection like this? You got yourself a deal, guy, just get out of our way once you got it we'll be right peachy fine, hooah?
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:32:46 No. 5650616 Report Well, it looks like they're getting rather into the game. Bloom, we should get out of here before the nice Scholae-- OH HI. YES. HI. I AM JUST HERE WITH MY MANSERVANT TO SEE THE FINE HOSPITAL. HELLO.
--
<span class="mu-s">Rion</span> is that. . . Doctor Bel? But he's not -- but he's -- what? How?
--
Anyone have eyes on Grin? Are they okay?
==crew==
Disguise 5 + Politoidentiphilosophy 2
==Luperni==
>Escalation 12 [Paused, because no alarms are raised] Paranoia 2
>A note on platforms: >>5641083 >crew phaaaaseee ConspiracyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
ConspiracyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:44:12 No. 5650622 Report >>5650605 <span class="mu-g">Nah slick, I'm conversing with the dog behind ya. Famous conversationalist, canines.
Ya, we're just looking for the one book. But we can't find it. The filing system here's all kinds of cracked.
Once we have it, we're trashing it and bouncing to claim or pay.
You wants to give us a hand finding it, then step right on through. Just don't do nothing funky to the bound puppers, ya'hear? This ain't that kinda job, and me and mine don't moonlight as throat-cutters. We're <span class="mu-s">professionals</span>.
Now, slick, we're looking for a copy of <span class="mu-s">
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Right pain to find, mostly because it don't want to be found. But I'm thinking, if we scan all the places it ain't, we're bound to find the place it is. More eyes'll only help.
Just try to see if you can find the one book in 'ere that don't want no readers. Maybe look for where the shadows get thicker? Our contract said that'd help. </span></span>
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:50:05 No. 5650625 Report Quoted By:
>>5650616 >>5644886 I think trying to climb the roof right by the smoke-plume might have caused you more trouble than it's worth. At least the water is relatively benign.
You see anything from down there?
Hmh. While you're there, maybe the sultans can spin a web to cover the Semaphore?
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 04:52:30 No. 5650626 Report <span class="mu-s">Someone</span> find on what's going on with Dr. Bel. We're about to hit his observatory and I don't like how he's . . . More than one of himself. That's not quite how the mind is meant to behave.
Cyrus 'Eventide'
>>5650616 "Oh good, the sea again. Marvelous... I can already tell this is going to be the most decorated mission of my career."
> 0Sta: Release the rope. Maybe its presence will throw potential investigators off track. Still seems like a waste. > 2Sta: Swim x2, [E]x1. > 2+1Sta // Push 1: Climb up onto the workshop dock @ [E]x1,behind the Signal Semaphore. Try to be subtle about it. it's unlikely that I'm supposed to be here. (Stamina3+Brawn1+Stealth5) > 2Sta: From my new position, take a good hard look at the Hidden Archives. What's the architecture like. Is the structure elevated off the ocean, if so what's the state of its understory? Are there any visible windows or other potential access points? Anything stand out as suspicious or noteworthy? (Sense3+Edge5) > Steady: Direct the Sea Sultans to construct a simple bridge linking the pier I'm standing on and the one [E]x3. It doesn't need to be elaborate or keep my ankles dry, it only needs to be able to support my weight. (Buzzmind+Authority) Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Sun 30 Apr 2023 05:30:36 No. 5650652 Report Rolled 7, 8, 6, 8, 6, 1, 6 = 42 (7d10) >>5650586 >>5650616 >3Sta: Breathe-in x3 >1Sta: Move to Budget Inspector Pup >2Sta: Fib a story to Budget Inspector Pup: "Seems like some Sigill Backfire broke the Signal Semaphore my apologies. It must have given this pup such a scare he fell off the chair AND knocked himself out. Either way he should be back awake in a bit just let him rest on his chair. I'll try to get someone for the semaphore." (Focus 2 + Disguise 5)
>Steady Action: Hum about my forms? They you get them #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 05:32:47 No. 5650653 Report Quoted By:
>>5650652 Good work, Breaker. Smooth. I think he bought it.
Cyrus 'Eventide'
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>>5650648 (I'd like to alter my action slightly.)
> 0Sta: Release the rope. Maybe its presence will throw potential investigators off track. Still seems like a waste. > 2Sta: Swim x1, [E]x1. > 2+1Sta // Push 1: Climb up onto the workshop dock @ [E]x1. Try to be subtle about it. it's unlikely that I'm supposed to be here. (Stamina3+Brawn1+Stealth5) > 2Sta: Okay, no sudden movements - just look natural. Enter Stealth. (Stealth5+Edge5) > Steady: Direct the Sea Sultans to construct a simple bridge linking the pier I'm standing on and the one [E]x3. It doesn't need to be elaborate or keep my ankles dry, it only needs to be able to support my weight. (Buzzmind+Authority) Cyrus 'Eventide'
(I'd like to alter my action slightly.)> 0Sta: Release the rope. Maybe its presence will throw potential investigators off track. Still seems like a waste. > 2Sta: Swim x1, [E]x1. > 2+1Sta // Push 1: Climb up onto the workshop dock @ [E]x1. Try to be subtle about it. it's unlikely that I'm supposed to be here. (Stamina3+Brawn1+Stealth5) > 2Sta: Okay, no sudden movements - just look natural. Enter Stealth. (Stealth5+Edge5) > 2Sta // Push2: From my new position, take a good hard look at the Hidden Archives. What's the architecture like. Is the structure elevated off the ocean, if so what's the state of its understory? Are there any visible windows or other potential access points? Anything stand out as suspicious or noteworthy? (Sense3+Edge5) > Steady: Direct the Sea Sultans to construct a simple bridge linking the pier I'm standing on and the one [E]x3. It doesn't need to be elaborate or keep my ankles dry, it only needs to be able to support my weight. (Buzzmind+Authority)
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
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Rolled 5, 5, 7, 8, 8, 1, 10, 5, 7, 5, 3, 4, 4, 5, 9 = 86 (15d10) >>5650622 Okay okay, just let us scoot inside real quick.
Pile in boys, we got a place to search.
>1sta: give the command to hustle into the library (1 + authority + tactics) >3sta: move 575 355 331 >2sta: look for other skulkers in the library, beyond the ones already visible (2 + sense + tactics) >steady: craft duster with [choking] effect, to put out potential fires. (cunning + engineering + jury rig) Toby Lerone
Rolled 8, 10, 7, 10, 6, 10, 8, 6, 6, 10, 5, 3, 9, 7, 9, 8, 8 = 130 (17d10) >>5650626 >Sprint >Direct the Hounds toward Wallace to intercept/find the Pathfinder in Stealth. Handling 2 + Violence 3+STA 1 = 6 Dice >Move 111 >Move 311 >Challenge+Eloquence In Action. Tell the Phantom Pup I've caught wind of a suspicious individual coming through the West he should investigate. Etiquette 3 + Stalwart 3?(I can use Stawart to inspire people right?) or Violence 3 (To dare him to be a badass going against a conspiracy)+Eloquence In Action Negotiations 4+STA 1 = 11 Dice "Hark young wolf, my squires hath caught a scent of a knave most foul skulking about in rogue-like fashion. Would thoust have the courage to assist me in mine investigation? The mettle to question this brigand hiding within your home?"
Toby Lerone
>>5650787 >8, 10, 7, 10, 6, 10 Handling to look for the Pathfinder
>8, 6, 6, 10, 5, 3, 9, 7, 9, 8, 8 To convince the Phantom Pup to look for and stall the pathfinder
Toby Lerone
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>>5650790 >>5650787 Just so I'm not exhausting myself so much
>Steady SPD Jove
>>5650616 Does anything come of my last action
>>5645186 , checking heights of buildings?
Cyrus 'Eventide'
>>5650657 >>5650648 (Changing my action again. Last time. Pinky-promise)
> 0Sta: Release the rope. Maybe its presence will throw potential investigators off track. Still seems like a waste. > 2Sta: Swim x2, [E]x1. > 2+1Sta // Push 1: Climb up onto the workshop dock @ [E]x1, behind the Signal Semaphore. Try to be subtle about it. it's unlikely that I'm supposed to be here. (Stamina3+Brawn1+Stealth5) > 2Sta: Okay, no sudden movements - just look natural. Enter Stealth. (Stamina2+Stealth5+Edge5) > 2Sta // Push2: From my new position, take a good hard look at the Hidden Archives. What's the architecture like. Is the structure elevated off the ocean, if so what's the state of its understory? Are there any visible windows or other potential access points? Anything stand out as suspicious or noteworthy? (Stamina2+Sense3+Edge5) > Steady: Direct the Sea Sultans to construct a simple bridge linking the pier I'm standing on and the one [E]x3. It doesn't need to be elaborate or keep my ankles dry, it only needs to be able to support my weight. (Buzzmind+Authority) Bloom
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>>5650605 Just remember, its Evens with all the ropes and hooks what we prepared to tug it out of here with. Shadows darker huh? They're sure Bel didn't drag it to his study too?
Jupiterrrrr
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So the unknown party in Bel's lab was... Bel himself. Maybe. Sigildrists. I need a nap.>Act like an actor, drop a few "hints" or "quests" and the sleuth pups will blithely cause all kinds of mischief pursuing their new lead.
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 14:01:14 No. 5650874 Report Quoted By:
>>5650808 They're ... tall? Bob well on the waves. Reach up about 6-12 heights. The central archives are much taller.
It's all frightfully three dimensional.
Jupiterrrrr
Rolled 2, 6, 3, 7, 8 = 26 (5d10) My thanks, fellows. I haven't much to thank you with but - oh dear - excuse me.
>>5650616 >Attempt to give the Pups one of the small metal birds I accidentally made out of our mess spoons because I totally helped Ink catch them. 1stam+2Streetsmarts+2React 5d >Boost twice to Grin's 3 >Do whatever the Soilsoul is to snap Grin out of it. Doesn't appear to be Shake It Off, but if it is, it is. 1stam Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:PdciIvk0 Sun 30 Apr 2023 14:35:05 No. 5650891 Report Rolled 8, 1, 1, 5, 6, 8, 3, 6, 7, 5, 7, 9, 7, 5 = 78 (14d10) >>5650616 >Make a saCrifiCe of foCus and effort to the C to restore a bit of balanCe in this world. "OCCasium Tiberius. MediCus sum, non alChemista sum.
Leviathan IChor, to aChieve Ambition. WraCkentree sap, to survive the strain. Wratsp-blood? To remove that whiCh stands in the way?"
"Student of past, the trail is Clear. Follow, before it sublimates".
"Student of the future, follow me and see. Defend your assertion: what is the mediCal use of these substanCes?"
>Grab an empty speCimen vessel suitable for storing wraCkentree spores. If there are no empty speCimen vials here, grab some wraCkentree sap, that should be Close enough. >Steadily, silently, sustainedly, and reCklessly enCourage my metabolism to speed up through a twin-sigil binding. [woeheart 2 + chronos 2 = reCkless (2) 4 diCe] >Move 5,7,7,7,8 "Ave SCholae-Palatine".
"Student, learn to avoid disturbing wards".
>Grab the wall and hop around the Corner without disturbing the sigils on the floor. [speed 3 +foCus 2 = 5 diCe] >Move to 'wounded Bel' >Steadily repair 'wounded Bel'. "There is still time to operate". [anatomy 3 + aCademiCs 2 + Nerve-Artisan's Tools + Seastained Ritual Shiv (Friend Blade is good for Cutting and poking holes and suCking up exCess fluids)] #D.O.C. (X VIII C)
~SCourge 3~
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
ReaCt 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1
Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2
Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / FoCus 2
Limit 4 / Attune 2 / ACademiCs 2
Post-Caffeine Hangover
+Twin-sigil Experimentation
Anatomy 3; Woeheart 2; chronos 2; Fate 2; Anatomy (Toby) 1; Mistspeaker 2
!InCant (fat for hits) / !Conduit (wounds for mag/aoe)
!Moist (I am water) / !Currents (I see all between the shores)
!I Know Where This Goes (+2 diCe when fixing limbs) / !Oh. I Know Where That Goes (x First do no harm x)
[R] Seastained Ritual Shiv (Cold, Mist+1, storage 4) / [L] Nerve-Artisan's Tools - AlChemy 2, Woeheart 2, Sedative 1, Stimulant 1, 1R, horrifyingly expensive
ag: Silver Needle Kit, 1M, 4R, Woeheart; TiCking Time PieCe; Woolen Wear (warm, Comfortable); 2 Coagulants that no one Claimed? If one of the Agents Claimed them, that's fine. Until told otherwise, I'm gonna treat them as SChrodinger's Coagulants. Bloom
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>>5650891 Dark skies above, stay out of the way of that one, miss, don't like the crazed look in its eyes.
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
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>>5650616 >{Stamina 5, Speed 3} Move 333 333 331 111 111, passing by The Phantom Pup while grumbling about the theurge #"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 4/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Disguise 4
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Barrier 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 16:58:52 No. 5651029 Report Quoted By:
>>5650889 Jove -- JOVE!! YOU'RE UNDER-ESTIMATING HOW FAR THAT KIT WILL MOVE YOU --- Oh boy.
Riiiiiiiiight through the door too. That'll leave a mark.
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:00:58 No. 5651032 Report ... I think maybe he blacked out from the concussion before he blacked out from the --- NOPE. I DON'T EVEN WANT TO THINK ABOUT IT.
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:09:23 No. 5651042 Report Quoted By:
I think Jove severely underestimated just how far his over-charged boostkit can move him. Way, way past the safety limits on that one.
Anonymous
>>5651032 Okay, what? 14 total boost should put me in front of the shed door unless I'm meeting momentum rules for the first time. Even if that's so, I'd expect my named destination to put me on course for the ocean upon overshooting.
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:23:50 No. 5651060 Report Quoted By:
>>5651051 Swooooshhhhh. Not in <span class="mu-i">front</span> of the door, friend. Right <span class="mu-i">into</span> the door. It'll muck up a landing something fierce.
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:41:29 No. 5651083 Report >>5650891 <span class="mu-i">Doctor Bel's insides are all clicking, clacking gears so finely wrought it beggars belief. Small teeth of metal the width of a har grind into others to produce motion and energy, things shift, twitch, adjust, metal as sinews, braided copper, silver inlay work on bones that are steel so fine it dances almost like light across the anatomy of this . . . thing.</span>
---
I... I...
I don't think I've ever, in my entire career, in every option and or clerk meeting or book club or that one time I had to sneak into a city under siege, I just.... I genuinely don't think I've ever seen anyone commit so many violently flagrant acts of complete disregard for even the most <span class="mu-i">minimal</span> of subtlety.
Did you just steal five vials of alchemical reagants in full view of <span class="mu-s">everybody</span>-- DOC WHAT'S WITH THE KNIFE
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:43:47 No. 5651088 Report Quoted By:
... Yeah no, I want no part of this, c'mon Bloom, we're leaving.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
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Rolled 8, 3, 8, 7 = 26 (4d10) >>5650616 >6 Sta: Move 555 555 533 333 11, ask the Soilsoul to move so I can pass by, 333 >Steady: Work on my cover story for why I'm armed (Spears 2 + NewPostModern Identicopolitical Philosophy 2) CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:49:39 No. 5651094 Report Nope, nope, nope, no, nope and noooopeeeee. Not even going to wonder what's behind that door they had a Pup guarding not even curious about the only locked and sealed door in the entire hospital any more, nooooopeeeee.... 'cuse me, coming through, let me just slide past here, love the look, hey look over there, sorryyy, coming this way...
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut
CompanyCommand !!rHw82GSdIut ID:21MdF2cI Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:54:57 No. 5651106 Report Nope nope nope noooopeeeeee - hi Wallace, good to see you, yes, tag you in, indeed indeed, why don't you go replace in the hospital
Jupiterrrrr
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>>5651094 Doc, mate, I dunno what your plan was when you decided to skip gaily past this place's brass-est investigator and perform atrocities on an atrocity, but while you're there... Might hit Topasto with the old "what do you think of this?" Neutral-like, so you have reasonable follow-up whether he goes all "why shouldn't you die for knowing too much" or "ah, you're the new specialist" or "touch the heresy again and you're second on the pyre."
Jupiterrrrr
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Found the formatting error that led to my latest mishap. So it goes.
Lyona (Rion)
Rolled 8, 5, 1, 6, 1, 9, 5, 7 = 42 (8d10) >>5650616 >Activate the door switch >Sta3: Move /silently/ 833311 >Sta2: (Sense 2 + Attune 1 + 2) Locate positions of the wards from energy they radiate. >Steady: (Streetsmarts 2 + Cunning 1) Take note of what is stored in this room i currently am in. Let's hope Bel is too interested in his work to notice door open and someone sneak in.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
Mimic
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Rolled 7, 6, 7, 9, 5, 8, 6, 7, 3, 6, 1, 1, 2, 5, 9, 4, 1, 5, 7, 6, 5 = 110 (21d10) >>5650616 I really do love libraries, they always have that old book smell - latent knowledge on the air. With so much information condensed in a single room, I figure we'd learn enough to handle just about any problem. That being said, I'm even more excited to observe such efficient professionals at work.
Maybe we'll learn a thing or two? The very thought sends a shiver down my spine.
>Push for 2 Stamina and 2 Fatigue. >Cram Studies to convert 4 fatigue to 2 wounds. +4 dice on one action. >2 Sta, move 555, 557. If Saps' inspiration gets me extra SPD, just move me a bit closer to the bookshelves. >1 Fatigue, Pad Resume on Saps as we pass him. He gains +4 dice to his rolls. >1 Sta, continue to patch my wounds with the herbal kit. 3Cunning+2Alchemy 6d10+2 effect >1 Sta, begin work on a secondary recovery draught. 3Cunning+2Alchemy 6d10. >2 Sta+2 Fatigue, analyze Green Leader and their accomplices. What kind of gear do they have, what sort of stat/skill ranges are we looking at? Activating Thesis Defense for 1 Sta and 2 Fatigue, granting additional knowledge on hits and Academics as a third dicepool. 1Sense+2Focus+5Academics 9d10. >1 Sta, Adapt into Soilsoul. 3Cunning+2Focus+4CramStudies 10d10. Spend a hit on [Roots Entwined]. >Steady, Dash (SPD) >Steady, try to get myself and Saps PSYCHED with my library talk (recover fatigue), using Saps' 2Authority+2Tactics 4d10 >Steady, try to shift some bad luck from my Fatebound Spider to my horrible knockout gas concoction. Fateweaving+Manipulate 3d10+2Mag. Dice included for healing myself, my second draught, and analyzing Green Leader.
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Mon 01 May 2023 02:33:38 No. 5651584 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 2, 1, 10, 1, 9, 9, 5, 8, 10, 7, 10, 1, 3, 8 = 84 (14d10) >>5650616 >1Sta: Get a better understanding of the research Dr.Bel is commiting (Focus 2+ Academics 2) >1Sta: !Smooth Operator, add Befriend effect >1Sta: Express my surprise and awe to Snoopup at this secret research. We must seek deeper knowledge of this together! Perhaps Dr.Bel even hid this within the game for us to seek it! (Operations 3 + Diguise 5 + Manipulate 2 {Befriend effect added}) >1Sta: Move 5-5-5-4 >1Sta: Rearange/Extend the Platforms 5-5 of my current position to go towards the Observatory >Steady: Instruct Snoopup to CAREFULLY gather the things on the table and help me get to the Observatory. For now he is to be my assistant. If we arrive on time perhaps we'll witness something a great success! "Egads Snoopup! Do you know what this means?? If you are correct and my hints were on the dot we would see something of unprecedented magnitude. This could be arrival of new knowledge and even new discovery. Handled properly Dr.Bel will husher in a new age for Pyther! That or...his secret research could be at eminent risk of being taken away right at this very moment. Drat, I did send [Lyona] to make sure the Observatory was in well order but what you've just said may confirm that we also need to make sure everything is as it should be. Grab and secure the tools on the table and lets get to the Observatory."
#Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Academics-2
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1][2 Bits]
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
>>5650616 >1ST Anchor wires into the shell of Dr. Bel. "Now, some quick questions before we begin, as is my standard procedure. Could you elaborate on the process, as well as the preparation you have done so far? It's always good practice to recite the important details out loud before any cosmically sensitive things begin happening."
#Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Inventory:
4 Bits
Short Abjurant's Guide on Dispelling Standard Sigildry
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:PdciIvk0 Mon 01 May 2023 04:44:26 No. 5651632 Report Quoted By:
>>5651083 "Hmmmm. This is an amalgamation of Crystals and gears. You are CorreCt SCholae-Palatine, my mediCal implements are of little use repairing this maChine. And here I was told that Bel was dying. You know, this reminds me of another, who sought to dupliCate their ConsCiousness into multiple forms. Oh oh oh. That is what the wratsp-blood is for. So 'Dr. Bel' Could form a hive mind. Marvelous attention to detail. I never would have thought to use wratsps. Ants seem easier, although I suppose that's how you get those Crazy Unitists. MuCh more independent wratsps. I suppose that this shell is too damaged to function as an animant, so that's one less thing to worry about. Well, I'm sure that you have this in good hands SCholae-Palatine. Now I'm off to watch the Bloom. I have heard that it is not to be missed. Good luck on your mechanics Course. I'm sure these students will be fully trained in Counter-animant taCtiCs by the time that you're though.
>Sheathe Friend Blade. Keep Bag at the ready. Bloom
Rolled 9, 6, 8, 3, 10, 10, 9, 2, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9 = 97 (13d10) >>5651106 I'll catch up, boss lady, get you one of those books you like for the picnic.
> 3STA: Bury my nose in the text, oblivious to the world, Disguise+Rebuff 3+5+2d10, then step 1, this will work for sure. > 2STA: Move 171, 55, offering a distracted 'scuse me' as I pass in front of the greywolf. > steady: I suppose with it right in front of me, I should /try/ to read it... Cunning+Sense 3d10 Bloom
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>>5651787 Oh great stars have mercy, that word can't be real. It has /numbers/. And that one, voidstar, its an entire sentence all on its own.
#Bloom, Steelsoul-2 (Wily, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 2
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 Violence 2
Spear-3, Unarmed-3, Acrobatics-2, Stance-2, Streetsmarts-2, Flute-1
!The River of Thought
!Twisting River
+Acrobatic Prep
Student Disguise, 5pts: Imaginary Bionumerology Studies-2
6 bits
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 12:03:57 No. 5651997 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 1, 8, 3, 10, 7, 3, 7, 10, 7, 5, 6, 4, 10, 5, 9, 7, 5, 9 = 116 (18d10) <span class="mu-r"> By the authority invested in me by Pyther Grand, the Accords Inviolate and the High Sun I sentence you to immediate execution for eight crimes unmentionable. Your body to be burned and your soul to fuel the pyre. </span>
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 12:08:41 No. 5652003 Report <span class="mu-r">And go in grace and light.</span>
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 12:25:14 No. 5652026 Report >>5651589 <span class="mu-r"> Ja ja, of kourse. So - we haff here a construktion, no? And these graduates are about to trigger their prepared fuel-cells, which, in conjunction with the sigils and the inlays shall make the creation move. Then Dr. Bel shall apply the finishing touches.
We haff sometimes issues with strain-bleed, so this way, your wires and abilities can lock the overflow of energy into the sigil-shell. You will note the lack of skin no this creation, so you can study the workings on the bones and the steel-ribs. Fine work there.
The energy will flow into it and ground in the inner cores, which will then supply the Sigilshell with a simulacra of vital energie.
Too little, and it dies quick. Too much, and it heats up and melts. Just enough and the process stabilises and we can move to phase two. Now this is interesting, for if you remember your Werenhoff-Amwise calculations... </span>
>oh void that is a lot of math >so much >what even is bioenergetic resonance? >+4 Kinetikos, until end your turn. Wow that was a lot of math. >It seems as if you can aid the conduction of energy which will force-boot the sigilshell of Dr. Bel into some form of almost life. The thankful students and scholars will likely owe you a favour of some kind, and this is a remarkable chance to learn how to handle a truly staggering amount of energetic output >you can hamper it, somehow, which will damage the fragile creation at this vulnerable stage. The better you roll, the more subtle the sabotage. But playing saboteur with forces this vast is dangerous >Alternatively, you could absorb the energy the graduates provide from discharging fuel-cells into your bracelets and wires, and then use it for your own purposes. But you'd have to use it quickly, because judging by these graduate students and the very powerful, dense fuel cells they're readying it's going to be a truly cosmic amount of energy. Holding on to it for long will be . . . Dangerous. Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
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Rolled 3, 1, 6, 5, 5, 9, 7, 5, 10, 6, 10, 8, 10, 1, 5 = 91 (15d10) >>5652026 Lamia feels a sudden chill down her spine, her desire to redmist everyone in the room brought to heel by a newfound fear of being publicly executed. Yes, it's probably more prudent to play along and learn something.
>5ST Conduct the energy in accordance with the procedure (5ST+3Wire+7Kinetikos) #Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Inventory:
4 Bits
Short Abjurant's Guide on Dispelling Standard Sigildry
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 13:05:39 No. 5652055 Report Quoted By:
>6 hits, 2backfires
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 13:14:11 No. 5652058 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">. . . Dr. Bel opens his eyes. And smiles with rainbow stained teeth.</span>.
Toby Lerone
Rolled 7, 6, 2, 7, 1, 8, 1, 4, 6, 2, 10, 8, 10, 4, 4, 9, 8 = 97 (17d10) >>5652003 >"DOCTOR!" Scream in despair and anger. Violence 3 + Stalwart 3 + STA 1 = 7 >Push Move 111 >Push Move 177 >Push Move 111 >Push Move 757 >Push Move 771 >Push Move 17 >Wrecking Ball 7 at Topasta with Reckless 2. Brawn 3 + Violence 3 + STA 1. Toby Lerone
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>>5652182 >7, 6, 2, 7, 1, 8, 1 Screaming
>4, 6, 2, 10, 8, 10, 4 Tackling Topasta. Crits at 7-10, Complicates on 2- and Violence Buff. [Put too 3 dice extra on accident, they're 4, 9, 8]
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 17:34:17 No. 5652275 Report Quoted By:
>>5651483 Ah, Rion, you're <span class="mu-i">in</span>. Perfect. And look, those research files, all this work. It's all right . . . there!
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 18:18:36 No. 5652298 Report Uhhhhhhhhh w... what?>... What? >Uhm >A... Aftermath?
Bloom
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>>5652298 Knight, the doctor can't get to... The other Doctor if you're fighting in the middle of the hospital!
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 18:48:08 No. 5652312 Report <span class="mu-r">You acquired that Plating like a scavenger-scar in the night, and you are neither worthy to wear it nor steel enough to bear it.
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:5swQ7Kf2 Mon 01 May 2023 18:56:17 No. 5652317 Report Quoted By:
>>5652298 "A shortcut you say? Alright guide me through Snoopup."
>Repurpose Stam and Steady to follow snoopup throught the shortcut Toby Lerone
Rolled 10, 8, 2, 6, 6, 4 = 36 (6d10) >>5652312 >1 Push Mountain Motion >Steady Chew out Topasta + Challenge. Etiquette 3 + Stalwart 3 + Challenge "Knave!"
"Is that how an officer of any military is to act? How a warrior were to carry himself?"
"You speak of monsters wearing men's faces, but years of violence have made you a monster. Your nature and your spirit met in twisted union during that war to create TRUE evil, when I look upon you I do not see an officer or a soldier."
"I see only a broken lump wearing the face of man, chomping at the bit to enact any brutality he can because that is how he COPES with what you've done you brigand."
"Have at you, come and beat a tired young man to death I'm sure you're an expert in executing the weak and wounded!"
CabalistCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CabalistCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 19:08:09 No. 5652329 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r"> And what be this flavour of rank dismissal of good warding sense? </span>
Toby Lerone
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>>5652323 >>1 Push Mountain Motion, Add Resistance to Armor.Just to clarify
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 19:56:32 No. 5652364 Report I don't. . . Uhm... Uh... get a grip, Ink. Get a grip. Okay okay okay. I guess Toby and Doc is causing one grand distraction.>crew phase
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 20:04:26 No. 5652372 Report >>5650815 It floats, Eventide. It all floats. As for access points, the bridges lead right in - this is an open structured landing bay. Normally there'd be a boat right about where you are. Nothing much sticks out, but those large crates stamped with the House Luperni seal and signs. Dr. Bel's special boostkits? But they have to be real special to warrant this kind of interest. There's some good ingots in storage, a few knickknacks.
It's a fairly ingenious float. In rougher seas or storms, the walls are adjustable and it looks like they can slide reinforcement over any weak point windows. Hard to sink.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 20:14:43 No. 5652378 Report >>5650815 But other than the knickknacks nothing precisely sticks out to my eyes. The biter security here is pretty hardcase, though. it's mostly a public area. Lots of visitor flow-through.
Are you looking for something in particular?
Mimic
>>5652364 Hey command, was I able to Adapt into Soilsoul? If so, how many hits?
I don't really know what exactly the skill can do, but I figure warping the wood around us might be possible. If not, maybe I can find some mold or something.
Toby Lerone
Rolled 5, 10, 7, 2, 9, 8, 10, 1, 9, 10, 1, 8, 3, 2, 10, 4, 2, 6, 1, 10, 8, 8 = 134 (22d10) >>5652364 >Steady try to move/speak with an enchanting flair to keep everybody's eyes on us. Stalwart 3 + Politics 2 >Move 77 >Challenge Topasto. I'm not sure what I'm trying to achieve here maybe get the crowd on my side? Etiquette 3 +Disguise 5 + STA 1 = 9 Dice "Bloody voids, don't pretend I came here with ill intentions. You stabbed a doctor in the stomach when you could have simply bashed his head in for being an idiot!
That man's saved my life and even though he's an obviously troubled mentally deficient individual who deserves to be whacked upside the head I will not stay still as you end his life you violent wretch!!!"
"I have no ill will or hatred towards the pups, you were the brigand that escalated this situation by using your sword."
"I cannot let this grave insult to my companion pass, I will have my satisfaction!"
>Shake it off Resilience 10+Resistance 3. Focus on healing fatigue. = 13 Dice >Mountain Motion Resistance Added to Armor. >Prepare to parry/soften Topasto's attack + Eloquence in Action. Violence 3 + Reaction 2 - Armor 2 + Negotiations 4 + STA 1 (Remember Inks' advice, remember what not to give. I cannot give him room to get to Doc.) = 8 Dice First set of dice is the shake-it-off and the challenge.
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
Rolled 1, 6, 7, 3, 4, 2, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 2, 7 = 57 (13d10) >>5652364 Say, how would we go about signaling our exfiltration, how long would it take until it would become available, and where would we go to exfiltrate?
>3 Sta: Move 555 533 333 >3 Sta: (Scavenger 3 + Manipulate 1 + 3 Sta) Communicate with Am-heh. What do they want to tell me? I wonder why Am-heh is “crossing out” the Legios. Are they absent? Dead? Cursed? Hated? Am I meant to avoid them? >Steady: Check the room for signs of Vanadian Clerk Code (Sense 1 + Focus 2) >Steady: Ponder on how I might detect, avoid, and defeat sigiltraps while not being gifted with magic (Tactics 2 + Cunning 1) Toby Lerone
Rolled 10, 3, 7, 4, 9, 2, 5, 5 = 45 (8d10) >>5652388 >>5652364 Rolling for the Parry
Toby Lerone
Rolled 6, 1, 6, 1, 6 = 20 (5d10) >>5652388 >>5652364 Rolling for the moving with flair/ looking good while fighting Steady Action since that's for the end?
Toby Lerone
>>5652364 >5, 10, 7, 2, 9, 8, 10, 1, 9, 9 Dice to challenge and get the crowd on my side. [Etiquette 3 +Disguise 5 + STA 1]
>10, 1, 8, 3, 2, 10, 4, 2, 6, 1, 10, 8, 8 13 Dice to shake it off. [Resilience 10+Resistance 3]
>10, 3, 7, 4, 9, 2, 5, 5 8 Dice to Parry [Violence 3 + Reaction 2 - Armor 2 + Eloquence in Action Negotiations 4 + STA 1]
>6, 1, 6, 1, 6 5 Dice to [Steady] to look like a dashing stalwart while fighting. [Stalwart 3 + Politics 2]
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 20:36:25 No. 5652395 Report Quoted By:
>>5652385 A lot of getting dirt under your fingernails if you ask me.
As for bending wood and stirring soil and enlivening things, it's capriciously hard without an Attune attribute. And it's even harder without a totem. You might be able to speak up a small working though. And you could really help Pen's tomato plants grow back on the ship though! Then we'd have delicious ... fruits? Vegetables? That's the kind of thing a soilsoul knows! And I don't!
Soilsouls deal with seeds, with plants, with the wind and the weather, and most living things in the broader slower sense than the quick heartbeats of lived minutes. Ecosystems, that sort of think. They find water, they learn from plants and they shape the living materials of the world. It's remarkably useful if you need to identify plants, source herbs, navigate a jungle or deal with an infestatin of wratsp, spitescorps or malichnids. Or for some ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS REASON ALL THREE.
Fungi, seeds, roots, plants. It's all the same stuff to a soilsoul.
Given all these buildings are made of wood, I'm starting to think that if the engineering students don't perfect their art then the Plantwrights probably do it.
Mold too. Spores. Angry soilsouls are . . . well, rot is an ecosystem attribute too. That goes bad, bad places.
>Attune + Soilsoul links you to a facet of the natural world. Once you have done so, you exert mild control over it. >You appear to totally lack an Attune stat >But conveniently, for Students, Academics makes an acceptable substitute. Although the focus on Theoretics imparts a -1 Accuracy to any generalised sigildry. CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 20:39:27 No. 5652398 Report >>5652394 >>5652393 >>5652391 >>5652388 TOBY NO! THAT'S A LEGIO - HE'S <span class="mu-s">NOT A KNIGHT</span>, HE DOESN'T PLAY BY CHIVALRY RULES--
Toby Lerone
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>>5652398 Should have known something was up, ohh well I'm happy to take a bullet for Doc.
Toby Lerone
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>>5652398 Meh, I only moved 77 since my Speed was slow so I should still have some partial coverish.
Cyrus 'Eventide'
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>>5652364 >>5652372 >1Sta: Breathe-in, reduce fatigue from 6 to 5. > 1Sta: Keep low and work quietly. Astonishingly good timing can make up for deficiencies in skill or subtlety, even when not intentional. Activate Stealth. (Stamina1+Stealth5+Edge5) > 1Sta: Dismantle the Semaphore. A good deal of prepwork went into studying these and the general theme was that they weren't *that* complex, so don't sweat the details. Just detach the mirror from clamps affixing it to the mounting assembly, then gently slide it into the ocean. Easy. (Reckless 1 // Stamina1+Manipulate1+Edge5+Prepwork?) > 1Sta: Cross the web bridge in a swift and smooth manner. There's no reason to doubt the handiwork of the Sultans, but still, best not to tempt fate. Move [E]x3, ending turn crouched upon the pier leading to the custom order. > 1Sta: Activate !TenBillionFriends. Direct two Sea Sultans to sneak [N]x2 and [NE]x1. Direct two different Sea Sultans to skulk [N]x2 and [NW]x1. The remainder stay by my side. The first pair of arachnids tentatively skirt close to the wall as they approach the workshop's threshold before vanishing amidst the red-marked packages. Less than a minute later, a second pair skitter into the cover of the unmarked crates on the other side of the doorframe. (Stamina1+Buzzmind3+Stealth5) > Sta1: Activate !EndlessEyes. Gazing through the distant Sultan's eyes as they restlessly explore the labyrinthine expanse of the crate piles, catalogue the contents and keep an eye out for anything particularly valuable. (Stamina1+Sense3+Edge5) > Steady: Attempt to dry my ocean-soaked attire as much as is feasible without breaking concealment. ---
#Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavager
RES 10
[STA 6] // [SPD 3]
[React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1]
[Sense 3] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1]
[Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Edge: 5]
Fatigue: 3
{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 4} // {Streetsmarts 2}
!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects
!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.
[R] // --
[L] // (Skitterhouse Jar) // Can contain 6 Insects // Sealed // Reinforced
--(5 Mothswarm) // Illusion 1
[A] // (Seasilk Coat) // 1 Stealth // Storage 10
[H] // --
[Tools]
(4 Bits)
(Akotin Mothjar) // Can contain (12+Buzz) Insects
--(7 Sea Sultans) // Web 2, Poison 2
x? (Ropes)
x? (Hammocks)
Cyrus 'Eventide'
>>5652378 That sea-facing window on the archives seems interesting. Certainly not ordinary glass, but it seem - unwise - for such a sensitive repository to have such a luxurious viewing port.
Beyond that, signs of human activity on the walls, roof, or buoyancy mechanism - not that I'd be able to see much of the last two without diving underwater or climbing the building respectively - of the structure.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 21:19:03 No. 5652426 Report Quoted By:
So... did he win? He won, right? Toby won. R... Right?
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 21:20:28 No. 5652427 Report ... HEY RION
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Mon 01 May 2023 21:29:00 No. 5652431 Report Quoted By:
>>5652422 Shardglass. Refined fireglass. It flakes away metareal influence, and it's highly resistance to change. Given how wonderful it is to look through (you can see possibilities you otherwise might not see), it must be part of what gives the Rainbow Records its charm. Little specks of the Other.
You think it fragile. But I'm fairly sure if it comes to a choice between steel and fireglass, you pick fireglass.
Otherwise, the roof? In THIS place? I wouldn't want to be on the roof. It's mostly cloying smoke and alchemical runoff up there. And the building floats because it's . . . I mean, it's a ship. Mostly. Houseboat? House .. library? Is that the right term? So you'd be on the roof - which is tilted to keep debris and dirt off - and the entire building tilts on a wave and then you fall off, bang you head, and now need to learn to swim with a concussion.
I don't think they need any particularly advanced buoyance mechanisms or floatation devices. Other than hydrodynamics. Wood floats, apparently. This ship isn't going to win many races, and without the others it would be prone to capsizing, but with the platforms to stabilise the general systems it manages.
But then these are clever hounds. They probably have some modifications to the buildings that aren't immediately apparent. Perhaps they treat the wood that makes up the lower layers with alchemical processing of some description.
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
>>5652364 >Wallace slowly peels himself off the wall, regretting his life choices, before turning to the Phantom Pup looking completely fed up. "...What are you talking about."
(Rest of turn reserved for PP's response...)
#"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 5/10 | Wounds 0/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Disguise 5(?)
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Barrier 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Mon 01 May 2023 22:38:52 No. 5652485 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 5, 2, 8, 10, 9, 9, 10, 8, 8, 4, 8, 5 = 86 (12d10) >>5652364 >1Sta: Watch my step >1Sta: Move 6-4-3-3 >1Sta: Help Snoopup secure the boat rigging [Operations 3 (General fieldcraft) + Sense 2] >1Sta: !Smooth Operator add [Bolster effect!] >1Sta: Reassure Snoopup, Its a bit of practical but remind him that life is always about practice. Practice for what? For even better practice and reinforcement of theory. The world is big because we practiced to discover it no? (Operations (Impersonation) 3+ PoliticoIdentiphilosophy 2 + Manipulate 2 [Bolster]) >Steady: Travel up the rigging with Snoopup (I help him up then he helps me up once he arrives) [Operations 3 [Tactics] + Speed 4] "But do not worry, despite if things don't go well or according to theory as long as one is alive you can practice better to try again. Eventually you realize that you are better then most at some things. Despite this being A practical it pales on comparison to practicals in war time or in a life or death situation. Trust me, I would know. Ok it should be secure now, would you like an exemple to get up this rigging or do you want to go first?"
#Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 4
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Academics-2
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1][2 Bits]
Bloom
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Rolled 10, 10 = 20 (2d10) >>5652427 ... S'pose since the greybeard took back his complaints, Doc there deserves to be un-executed, and it sure looks like none of these screaming lot are going to it.
And I was /so close/.
> 1STA: set the book down on the cabinet, step 4, move 53, step 4 > 7STA: step 5 twice, hold the bleed. > steady: Oi, doctor, it's your fault he got sliced open, but he's still breathing! Manipulate, 2d10 Lyona (Rion)
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Rolled 6, 9, 4, 7, 3, 8, 2, 10, 1, 9, 8, 3, 10, 3, 8, 8, 10, 1, 2, 7 = 119 (20d10) >>5652364 >Sta2: (Cunning 1 + Streetsmarts 2 + 2) put the sigildry kit together and take it you have seen what scourges keep with them it cant be that different. >Sta2: (Speed 3 + Acrobatics 2 + 2) move /silently/ into archive room staying above ground using doorframes if bel is doing calculations he probably is looking at what he calculates. >Sta1: (Cunning 1 + Resist 1 + 1) try to figure out what this rainbow stuff is doing to me >Steady: (Scavenger 3 + Sense 2) Locate the Atlas Improbable and secure it. This place feels weird just like those mannequins look somewhat wrong. Then again it doesn't matter the Atlas won't get it self. Just use what you were taught people pay less attention to things that happen too high in their range of vision and hope it goes well.
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword}
-2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate
Fragile 2
1Bit
DoC O'C_ean
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Be the Red River flowing to meet the C (even if it's a bit blue at the moment). >Reflexively ebb in and out like the tide.
Grin
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>>5652364 >Sprint >Move 711111 >Move 113333 >Move 311331 while shouting to Makoti "The Spitscorpion got out!" >Move 111111 while saying "Excuse me I need to visit the hospital" >Move 113333 >Push 311133 >Push 333355 >Steady Speed Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
Rolled 2, 5, 3, 3, 10, 6, 7, 8, 9, 5, 3, 4, 7, 5 = 77 (14d10) >>5652364 Hum... okay...
>2sta: look for an unrelated book, on engineering patterns (2 + 2 sense + 2 engineering) No curtains in here, but what if I...
>2sta: snatch another book with eyes closed (2 + 2 sense + 2 violence) Or maybe your other idea...?
>2sta: perform a book-beckoning dancing (2 + 2 manipulate) This is stupid.
>steady: shift multitool to shield 2 Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Tue 02 May 2023 02:48:45 No. 5652656 Report Quoted By:
>>5652364 "A simple 'Thank you' would've sufficed but you're welcome none the less. Thanks for the paper, i'll go get someone in the office area for the signal semaphore."
>+1 Fatigue for +1 SPD this turn >1Sta: Move 3-3-3-3 >1Sta: Carefuly descend the Ice stair way 2-3-3-3 (Acrobatics 2 + Speed 3 if needed) >1Sta: Rearange the bridges take on the for of as PIC RELATED >1Sta: Move 3-5-5-5 (follow the convenient bridge I made) >1Sta: Move onto the Cache and begin searching it >Steady: Search the cache #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits
Mimic
Rolled 9, 3, 4, 6, 1, 3, 6, 9, 9, 9, 8, 6, 7, 7, 2, 2, 6, 3, 7, 3, 9, 4, 7, 9, 8 = 147 (25d10) >>5652364 Was that a gunshot I heard? Shouting in the distance? Saps, we had better act quickly. I fear our friends will soon have need of us. Oh my... and would you look at all this blood in here! It's a, er, walking hazard. Can't have that.
>Push for 2 Fatigue/Stamina >Allow my [Creation] Accuracy sigil to defray. >Cram Session 8 Fatigue into 4 Wounds, add +8 Dice to one action. >2Sta+2Fatigue: Twist Fate to favor me against Whispertrade Operatives. (Reduce the accuracy of their actions targeting me). Activating Thesis Defense to grant additional knowledge on hits and Academics as a third dicepool. 2Fateweaving+3Cunning+8CramSession+4Academics+1Sta 18d10+Mag2. >Sustain this sigil with Limit 2 and Magnitude 2. >1 Sta: Try to determine what sort of cursed book doesn't want to be found, and how one might find it. 4Academics+2Forensic Theology+1Sta 7d10 >1 Sta: Continue to patch my wounds with the herbal kit. 3Cunning+2Alchemy+1Sta 6d10+2 effect >1 Sta: Ask the wooden floor to kindly allow the blood in the room to soak through the structure, into the water. Sheepishly smile at Green Leader. 1Soilsoul+4Academics+1Sta 6d10 at accuracy 8. >1 Sta: Adapt into [Furious Fists] and [Havoc], dropping [Thesis Defense] and +1 Academics. 3Cunning+4Academics+1Sta 8d10. Myself or my allies have had both of these perks before, so Improvise shouldn't be necessary. >1 Sta: Dodge 4SPD+2Reaction 7d10. (4SPD because I steady Dashed last turn.) Dice for twisting Fate and figuring out about that book.
#Mimic, Student-Squire 4, Sapper 1 (Open-Minded, Disciplined)
RES 9
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 3
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Limit 2
+2 Alchemy, +2(4) Academics, +1 Stance, +2 Connections, +3 Unarmed, +2 Fateweaving, +2 Forensic Theology
+2 PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis
Adaptable Pool 4/4: +1 Soilsoul, +2 Academics, Thesis Defense
Spiderlinked 5
Improvise
Pad Resume
Cram Session
Made Up References
I Prepared That Last Week
Kick
[R] Martinos' Knuckleduster, Mag 2 {Fate}, {Khorkis} 1Pain, crit-stun
[L] Shiv, 0p, Bleed 9+
[A] Nothing
[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2, Protective/Fragile
[Tools] Herbal Pouch (First Aid 2), Alchemical Field Kit (Poisons 2), 11 bits
[Fate-Bound Sea Sultan] (Trinket) Linked [7] Web 2 / Poison 2 1d
Str10 Knockout Gas (???), Sludge-in-a-Vial (???), Muscleflash (4 Recovery, +1 Brawn)
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 07:01:24 No. 5652800 Report >>5652446 <span class="mu-r"> hahaha classsiiiiiccc! I love the prop sword, you're *such* a vaudevillain woeheart, it's brilliant! If you had a moustache you'd be fit for the stage, it's wonderful. but like pro tip no actual woeheart uses real silver needles, transfernce loss is too high, you need copper alloys for better embedding.
so did you do it? was it you? was last dance your secret lover and you killed her in a fit of jealousy? are you here to steal the blood of a theurge to become immune to fire? is Amokop secretively controlled by your influence? oh man oh man oh man I bet you're actually a triple cover lanternlighter Reikan uthani questing blade out to get revenge for your mentor
man you even have padded armor on that must be SO WARM and stuffy and oh man wait wait wait wait you're some kind of knight-iconographer straight out of Sareth areen't you? hahahah are you going to cut the stars with that prop sword? come on blood doesn't hold an edgeeeee
did you do it was it you c'mon c'mon c'mon</span>
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
>>5652364 "Dr. Bel, I presume? My equipment is tightly calibrated for my own use, so I'll have to decline loaning it out. Also, you seem to be leaking rainbows. Is that normal?"
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 08:13:33 No. 5652842 Report >>5652831 <span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-i">No!</span>. Not at all!
In fact it appears rather unusual. I also seem to be able to feel a certain smidge of heat radiating off of that forge over there and usually the sensorium of these Embeddings are not so fine-scale!
I must commend you all on your work! A grand effort all around.
But it does appear that this Shell is leaking at a precipitous rate. Hemorhaging Potential, as it were. We must have drawn in entirely too much by accident. The transference loss is normally enormous, but these wires of yours have assured a much higher scale of input.
I would need my notes to be certain but it would seem that as the binding was markedly more precise this time, this advancement in sensory capability is a consequence of approaching perfection. I think it may resolve over time as the Link stabilises.
This is a rather crucial moment, as per the Amwise-Kolgoroff conjecture. There may be some shock effects as the link closes. If all does well this Simulacra should rest within the Sigilwards on the bone-structure and become self perpetuating! And if not I fear I may catch fire and detonate, which would be somewhat unfortunate, what what, but is the price we must pay for progress! Yessss.
Well let all that rest for now. Wine all around later!
if I can't pay you in materials perhaps I can owe some other favour? Very clever of you graduates to use sunwires this time!
. . . That was not . . . the idea? Well it certainly wasn't mine, I don't deal with Theurgics. Ah. So it appears this Specialist in front of us is simply a random coincidence. Of course, this will make reproduction rather fraught. Oh well. Are you open for consulting work?
Incidentally, I don't see any water around here, but would anyone know why the honourable Scholae stabbed a man in got his blood all over my other me? There's a bit of melodrama happening over in the hospital. </span>
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
>>5652842 "Well... this method of drawing in potential is quite interesting. Could you supply a bucket of the stuff, for study? Or perhaps some upgrades to these wires or bracelets?"
"By the by, you don't happen to have any records on the Atlas Improbable do you? A lot of my recent research has lead me to believe it to be a venue for a breakthrough. You also have countermeasures for bursting into flame in a very flammable library, yes?"
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 10:24:58 No. 5652902 Report >>5652898 " <span class="mu-r"> Ah, what a charmer. If we could but acquire buckets of potential at will what need for the artifice of our minds and the cunning of our hands?
Oh, but the Atlas? Are you a fellow Astronomer? Ha ha!
Yes, quite, whatwhat, imperative to my initial estimations of local stellar motion! You know, most modern theory has it that the Stars are shrinking? Yes? The Dimlight Hypothesis? You're familiar I'm sure, all brought about by that brouhahah in the border-states, hah, imagine thinking state policy can alter the course of celestial objects, such hubris. But But you see, I was investigating this phenomena and came across a reference to a woodcut of an early poet description of the night sky near the Kalcmiri coast in the early Purple-Throne period. And hah! Wouldn't you know it, the STARS are different! Now poetic license aside I thought this was just intriguing! So I perused the subject and wouldn't you know, it's rather peculiar, no scholar seems to have made a catalogue of historical star observations. But I compiled one!
combined with the astrological observations of the new Free college observatory in Vanadia, and some record of starmaps and celestial configurations, have allowed me to conclude this means the Dimlight Hypothesis is RANK FOOLISHNESS! The stars are not shrinking! It's the Darkness itself that is expanding!
I've made quite a study of it! I'll publish my findings any day now and then I'll SHOW those OLD PENBRAINS in the Journal Astrological! And we can even perhaps write a small pamphlet pointing out the theological inconsistency in attempting to blame the Vanadian State for "eating the stars", which ought to do a stir in the religious scene. See, this is what happens when perfectly normal natural phenomena is endowed with intentionality by fearful minds who would pray to thunder and worship water.
But, quite, minor side-effect being I believe I've found the location of several hithertho undiscovered stars, their light but so dim by the growing dark that they are hard to see. Forensic astrology, a new field entirely! And I have the Atlas itself to thank, or, at least, yes, the passing reference to it I found in my guideworks.
Unfortunately, the Atlas Improbable itself is the the star-struck museum piece of the Lord Luperni, hah, and much chagrin to the man he does not allow it to leave his manor. If I had access to the real Atlas I might make enormous strides! I hear the Luperni Lord has a tasked, handpicked crew of Knights meant to guard his precious display piece. Pfh, Nobility.
I've made do by collecting the references in this library to every stellar configuration recorded!
Sorry, I'm nattering on, I'm not used to feeling quite so energetic this <span class="mu-s">Shell</span> really is wonderfully imbued. I must commend you!
I can have my assistants prepare copy of my notes, for your perusal but I must INSIST that if you publish a derivative work I take second author! That's Dr. Bel - B E L - Ph, the H is silent!</span>
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 11:27:15 No. 5652922 Report Quoted By:
"Students, fear not - I apologise for the violence in this sacred place of healing. It appears a coterie of capable killers have come to hunt your instructors, and even now, they prowl this library with ill intent. One water-logged madmad drove a knife into Dr. Bel here, and his mad-dog associate has clearly stolen the regalia of a Legio.
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 11:50:45 No. 5652935 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">by the High Flame, I had heard rumours, but I had no idea of their veracity. He deduced plot but has spun it into a lesson. And in the doing he has warded the hearts of these youths against terror by making them integral to the solving. Wait. This can only mean he is aware of the nature of the attackers. He must be intimately familiar with their methods, their faces, to suspect them so ahead of time.
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CallidusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 12:09:25 No. 5652950 Report " So do not go there and do not pry. Now, return to your lessons. "
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 12:56:37 No. 5652968 Report >>5652389 Fulton, talking to inanimate objects and expecting them to respond to you isn't a talent, it's a warning sign of schizophrenia. You gotta get a grip, okay? And even if a statue <span class="mu-i">could</span> talk what would it say? Go on about what it thinks of masonry? Listen, their rocks in the shape of objects. They're just icons of something else, representational art, just because they look like the Saint of Finding and Pursuing doesn't mean they'll have anything to say about finding things in hidden places or pursuing prey. You think just because something looks like something else it establishes some kind of resonance and means you get weird sympathy effects? come on, is the rock going to give a sense of where to find interesting things? it's a rock, man, and you need therap...
okay I'll grant you this one this ONE time, but it doesn't usually work
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
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>>5652968 You see Ink, it’s attitudes like this that get you to “accidentally” stub your toe on a table leg or “misplace” important items. Few people treat the world around us with proper respect, and I think you would find the world to appreciate being given its due deference. You never know what doors that are closed to you might open up when simply asked politely.
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
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Rolled 6, 9, 3, 1, 10 = 29 (5d10) >>5652800 >[Stamina 2, Manipulate 1 (Edge 2, if applicable)] Trying to get the Pup to bother Splendida instead? "I have not a single clue as to what you're talking about. I was going to Last Dance's class, which I was an entire day late on, in an attempt to either catch up or at least grovel for forgiveness, only to find out something had happened to her. And then I got hounded by that theurge for daring to know a little Sigildry, and promptly left. That is all that happened as far as I am aware."
"Try bothering the theurge about it instead. At least you might be able to answer one of my own questions, that being why they haven't bothered Makoti."
"Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get to Professor Magister's class. This whole event has made me dreadfully late."
>{Stamina 2, Speed 3} Move 711 111 (Not sure if my action to initiate the conversation cost stamina, but if it didn't, just use the extra on Breathing In)
(This turn's sheet is here:
>>5652446 )
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 14:32:05 No. 5653026 Report >>5652605 Hey, uh, Sapsan - What's that in your hand, that rough looking handful of stapled together papers? it looks . . . A little murky. can you scan the title? What's it say?
<span class="mu-i">Heart of Darkness, A Field Manual, Spc Jura</span>
Hm. That seems to be what they're looking for.
Sapsanolai !8.JrIfirXk
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Rolled 1, 8, 7, 4, 1, 5, 10 = 36 (7d10) >>5653026 !!!
He wrote a MEMOIR? Why-
um-
>push 3: secret it away into a hidden pocket. haha. didn't see anything heeeere (3 + manipulate + gearwright) Bloom
>>5652950 Crikey, so that's where those Legios went, the ones that were supposed to be on downtime. They're all in the containment ship, because they're about to do something with the... prisoners? But not the wardings, or Splendida would be in there. Hmm!
Hey, its got prisoners in there, that's more info for the whisper markets... if we can sell it before any of these students do, anyway.
Hope that's not where Log and Note went!
Bloom
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>>5653059 I'll try to grill this doctor about this copy of Bel here, look around for blue stuff to the aft of the boat too. Good luck, mates.
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
>>5652902 "Oh, excellent! You can be sure your contributions to anything I publish will be given its due credit. Now that I think about it, maybe I should let you take a look at these wires. They might be helpful if you feel like you're about to burst into flames, just... send the heat into the water or something. Useful cooling trick."
>1ST Hand over the wires, pray Dr. Bel doesn't actually burst into flames. Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
Rolled 8, 7, 10, 8, 6, 3, 1 = 43 (7d10) >>5653101 >>5652364 >5ST Maybe throw in some of those ol' Dr. Bel signature modifications to any of my gear? (5ST+1Cunning+1Manipulate) #Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Inventory:
4 Bits
Short Abjurant's Guide on Dispelling Standard Sigildry
CampusyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CampusyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 17:07:50 No. 5653130 Report Quoted By:
>>5653104 >>5653101 " AH, Theurgic sunwires! What fine craftsmanship, what interesting dampening functions, what delightful--
ah I appear to be catching fire. Do I just use these to... Ah, I see, I see, thank you, obliged.
Step back, I fear I might detonate violently in a minute. I'm so terribly sorry for the inconvenience. "
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
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Rolled 6, 4, 6, 3, 7, 7, 2, 2, 2, 9, 7, 8, 10, 1 = 74 (14d10) >>5652364 nonononono will they never leave me alone oh god oh f u c k
>[Instincts] Dodge all the questions [The Setup]: Pick up tempo to dodge even more questions or accusations coming my way [2Stamina+2Streetsmarts+2Manipulate+3Sense](9) >Move 3W >Move 1W, 1S [Quick]: Scream internally, shake externally. Remember I need to breathe. Inhale. >[The Setup:] Dodge the rest of pending questions and/or accusations coming my way [1Stamina+2Streetsmarts+2Manipulate](5) 2+1+1+1=5Stamina
#Ryona, Skulker-Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2
Violence 2 Streetsmarts 2
Skulker 2, Stalker 2, Traps 0+1, Gearwright 2,
Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2, CQC 2
PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis 2t
Cool 0+4
Range [+2]
Mean-Spirited [2]
Stealth [2|2]+1
Disguise [4t]
Instincts [St]
Harasser's Heart [St]
Sucker Punch [Sk]
The Setup [Sk]
Mothwing Clipper []
Rolling Footwork []
[R]
[L]Flickerblade Knife {Skulkblade, Hidden} [Sharp 1, Fragile 4, Throw=Sense+Throw]
[Q]'Standard Broad' Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin]
[A]Whispercloth Wraps [4], Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1]
[H]Nightknife's Mask [Stealth +2 in cover, Filter 12] {Smoke [3x3, 2/2Ammo, Restock3]}
[T]Grapnel [Range=none], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Shortbow [Range=Sense+2], Scarf's Marker, LDBTAF's Headband.>>5652950 HISS! THOSE LITTLE MONSTERS. CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CampusCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Tue 02 May 2023 17:18:19 No. 5653139 Report Quoted By:
>>5653104 " Ah, genuine article House of the Bonded filament control wiring! Fine craft, good dampeninger, let me just see your attachment unit, hmm, the charge-ratio on these appear to be low. Did you set them to minimal output to preserve energy? What about the momentum transposition feature? I did not know I was talking to an esteemed colleague of the Bonded. Oh, I see a slight catch in the crystal arrangement, it appears to blunt the edge somewhat, let me just adjust that for you...
Oh, apologies, I appear to be catching fire. I'm so terribly sorry, please step back. Do I just use these like so, yes, flick of the wrist - please do bring that water barrel closer, obliged, thank you - - - ah what a peculiar feeling this is -- "
D.O.C.
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Rolled 1, 8, 9, 7, 10, 8, 5, 4, 7, 6, 3, 7, 10, 4, 2 = 91 (15d10) >>5652842 >Steadily power through the fatigue and pain to instinCtively do my duty and try to prevent a sigildry explosion. [Resist 1 + RES 10 ] Here's hoping that steadying my survival attributes while aCting as a lightning rod while being mostly dead doesn't result in just transferring the explosion from the workshop to the hospital. "Salvare eos".
>Steadily [Attune 2 + FoCus 2] to allow Dr. Rainbow Bel to Channel some of the overflow energy through Dr. Damaged Bel and D.O.C.'s blood into the ocean. Use FoCus to limit how much Can bleed through this Channel. Obviously, feel free to nix this if I can't act due to being mostly dead and fatigued.
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D.O.C.
SCourge 3
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1
Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2
Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / FoCus 2
Limit 4 / Attune 2 / ACademics 2
Anatomy 3; Woeheart 2; chronos 2; Fate 2; Anatomy (Toby) 1; Mistspeaker 2
!InCant (fat for hits) / !Conduit (wounds for mag/aoe)
!Moist (I am water) / !Currents (I see all between the shores)
!I Know Where This Goes (+2 dice when fixing limbs) / !Oh. I Know Where That Goes (x First do no harm x)
[R] Silver Needle Kit, 1M, 4R, Woeheart / [L] Nerve-Artisan's Tools - AlChemy 2, Woeheart 2, Sedative 1, Stimulant 1, 1R, horrifyingly expensive
ag: Seastained Ritual Shiv (so Cold, misty +1, Cap 4); Ticking Time Piece; Woolen Wear (warm, Comfortable) Jupiterrrrr
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Rolled 3, 8, 7, 5, 7, 8, 9, 2, 6, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7 = 80 (14d10) >>5652364 >Ask who on earth even goes in that place. 2stam+2Streetsmarts+1Manipulate 5d >2stam refuel >Calm the students, get them to focus on telling me spitescorp behavior. 2stam+2Authority+1Manipulate 5d >Steady check self over for spitescorp eggs 3Brawn+1Resist 4d Jove, Striker 2 Sapper 2
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 3 Manipulate 1 Edge 2
Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2
!Deep Reserves
!Flourish
!Consummate Professional
!Rush Job
[R] Woodbreaker: 2H 1W 1Reach, Crits Cleave
[H] Rikovol Pressed Helmet, 2 Barrier, Fragile
[Tools] 3 bits, Boostgear 3/5 Fuel, 2+2+3 Boost
QuickreteTank Mod
Messer
Nugget of Palatine Armour, 3Mag Metallic-Terrene, 1Limit, 2Strain
Inspiration
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 05 May 2023 01:08:46 No. 5655055 Report >>5652674 <span class="mu-g"> Oh slick, I thought we were getting along so well.
Your instructor never told you not to try to curse a man on the first meeting, I take it?
<span class="mu-s">Take 'em out.</span></span>
Mimic
>>5655055 Woah, easy there bossman. I certainly meant no harm by my patchy sigilwork. In some circles it might even be considered a compliment!
Surely we can work this out? I imagine it'd be rather inconvenient to the both of us if the garrison were alerted.
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
ConspiracyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 05 May 2023 04:14:41 No. 5655201 Report Quoted By:
>>5655150 " <span class="mu-g"> Ah, the compliments of a curse. Let me flatter with my fencing and seduce with my sword-work.</span>
Bloom
>>5655150 I think those guys are a bit out of our league... Well, good luck! I got my hands full with these eel and seaweed innards and oh he's starting to glow now too doctor what do we dooooo
Bloom
>>5655420 (I have a free Unarmed action with which to maybe... interrupt something? Unarmed+React 3d10)
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 05 May 2023 20:30:13 No. 5655631 Report >>5655421 Good thinking Bloom. <span class="mu-i">Punch</span> the metaphysical concept of bleeding to death!
Bloom
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>>5655631 Always aiming to impress, boss! I think I could manage that too, though this time I was thinking I could push something off the boat if it started glowing a bit too bright.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 05 May 2023 21:02:13 No. 5655669 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">Fingers riffle through the racks, books are searched, titles read aloud. The Whispermarket operative with the faint trace of citrus to his scent smiles, somehow, through his mask - or perhaps it's simply the implication of a smile, somehow conveyed through the hood and the cloth meant to hide his visage.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 05 May 2023 21:05:09 No. 5655675 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">a rustle of cloth, a little adjustment, a rolling stance - one operative finds a knife, another uncoils sharp looking wires all the deadlier for the close confines but the third . . .
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Fri 05 May 2023 22:00:56 No. 5655724 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">Mimic rolls on their feet, thinking quick and throw himself right into the airlock. The tip of a REMARKABLY sharp sword dances across his chest, tearing up the bandage he was busy wrapping about himself. The bandage snags the tip of the sword; fouls up the lung-piercing stab. Sharp, but light, the blade deflects off of a rib.
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 13:52:47 No. 5656198 Report >>5653104 >>5653101 <span class="mu-r">" Worry not, I think I have it under control "</span>
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CreationCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 13:53:59 No. 5656199 Report Quoted By:
>>5656198 " <span class="mu-r"> I MAY HAVE SEVERELY MISCALIBRATED AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE PROCESS.
PLEASE PROCEED TO THE EVACUATION POINT IN AN ORDERLY FASHION </span> "
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 14:34:45 No. 5656219 Report Okay everyone, stay calm. This is the part of any plan where we're liable to stumble, but we're doing fine. <span class="mu-s">Rion</span> is searching through the Observatory, the Students are all caught up in a game and we just need to play it cunning for another few hours and we're home free.
Maybe cutting knives into a patient inside a secure hospital right in front of the single most paranoid member of this Library was a bit of an oversight, but so long as nothing catches fire I think we're ---
Dr. Bel just caught fire! Oh no!
Stay frosty people-- is... Doc trying to funnel all that flow into the Ocean? Right in front of the Theurge? Okay uhm, how is he even moving, he must be in SO much pain! Does anyone have eyes on Toby?
Oh, Topasto threw him in a hospital cell and locked the door. That man doesn't mess around.
--
<span class="mu-s">Jove</span>, I think your speech stirred their focus. But that group of gardeners is a shaky lot. I can understand their apprehension. The Spitescorp being loose is BAD news - those things devour empires. Make sure it didn't spray you with eggs, they'll burrow through your skin and eat you from the inside... Right, you got them. Good. It looks like the poor students down there need some direction.
Luckily, Spitescorpions hate direct sunlight and it's in a shed. It can't get far. Unluckily I don't want anyone to go in the SHED because it looks like the Scarecrow in there is a Dr. Bel special. How did he make the smile so . . . <span class="mu-i">serene</span>? No. Don't think about it.
--
Wait, the Rainbow Archives just filled with smoke. PEOPLE. I can only put out so many fires at once! Void! Uh! Okay, listen, let's just get through this.
And if we need to get out quick, remember the SIGNAL. Then the boats pull around.
Maybe it's time to call in Pen and Quill for some help?
==crew==
Disguise 3 + Politoidentiphilosophy 2
==Luperni==
>Escalation 13 [Paused, because no alarms are raised] Paranoia 3
>A note on platforms: >>5641083 >aftermath phase CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 14:40:48 No. 5656230 Report Breaker, that's definitively one of Log or Notes caches - and look, they even secured an entire section of ... wow. Twelve plates on Stellar Navigation, cruneiform, late Screaming Period.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 14:52:33 No. 5656247 Report Quoted By:
Speaking of Wards - <span class="mu-s">RION</span>!!! You might want to get OUT of there quick. If you squint your eyes you'll see colour at the edge of your peripheral vision, a total impossibility. Human vision doesn't work like that!
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Sat 06 May 2023 15:31:46 No. 5656297 Report >>5656219 "Its probable that it contains many a alchemical compounds and supplies to keep the research in order of functionning. Additionnaly some foam to keep it from burning down through too much star focus... It wouldn't be too rude to take a look but- wait a minute what the?"
>What is this red thing at my feat/under the crate? CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 16:06:01 No. 5656320 Report Quoted By:
>>5656297 Ah not to worry Etch, that at least looks like it's nothing but a bit of colouration spilled from some supplies.
You're spot on about the contents of those crates by the way - it all looks like alchemical gears, tools and equipment.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:D7ML8UIy Sat 06 May 2023 16:38:02 No. 5656343 Report Okay Rion, most of the papers. Get the rest and get out.
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Lamia, you're in the eye of the storm. Dr. Bel has thrown the wires in such a way that it leeches all the heat away from you, but he's still burning - and he's getting warmer! You may need to duck out of there. But you're a wiredancer, you remember: those wires <span class="mu-i">cut</span>. Especially now they vibrate with such staggering heat.
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Jove, by the Saints, I think half the library is over there with you. That . . . leaves the rest of this place clear, but for all the gameplayers!
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Bloom, that situation is bad and getting worse. Maybe a Theurge can take a flash-boiling ocean, but the rest of us will feel nothing but pain as our skin scalds. Doc is doing something to the sheer flow of energy, and his link I think is keeping Lamia from boiling...
What a mess.
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>crew phase ==crew==
Disguise 3 + Politoidentiphilosophy 2
==Luperni==
>Escalation 13 [Paused, because no alarms are raised] Paranoia 3
>A note on platforms: >>5641083 Sapsanolai
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Rolled 6, 6, 8, 7, 3, 10, 7, 7, 10, 9 = 73 (10d10) >>5656343 They threw a grenade?! I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING. THIS TIME.
>2sta, 1 reckless: overclock multitool for Fuel 1 Foam X (overclocking for foam; 2 + 2 cunning + 2 gearwright) >1sta: !tools and tricks, boost multitool >1sta: expend all fuel to spray grenade with foam (generating X + 3 sapper + 3 tools n tricks foam) >1sta: throw bookshelf down between me and the bomb (1 + 1 brawn + 2 violence) >1sta: move 35 >1 push: take cover >steady: try to think of another way out of this vault, referencing the books (2 engineering + 2 tactics) #Sapsanolai, Sapper 3
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Dangerous: Violence 2]
Gearwright-2, Engineering-2, Tactics-2, Pistols-2
!Jury-Rig
!Tools and Tricks
!Tear Down That Wall
[R] Mark IV Vanadian Multitool, 0P, Block 1, Repair 1, Adjustable 2
[L] Chirni M77-B, 3+(Sense*2) Range | Springmag 77-B Urban (12/12), 1d10 Pierce, Jam 2, Burst 3 | Mk3 Roar-Choke {2-Adj} Half Range, shots hit line
[A] Woolen Wear (Warm, Comfortable)
[H]
[Tools] Toolkit, 2construct
Inventory:
TwoShot Flickbow, 3+Sen Range, 1Sta Reload *Wireshot
Mk1 MagnoModerns {2-Adj} 3x target Armor, Hits add Weight, Metal Attract
Cyrus 'Eventide'
Quoted By:
>>5656343 > 1Sta: Instruct all five moths to twist and tug at the light around you, diffusing your presence down into a faint haze on the air. (Stamina1+Buzzmind4+Stealth5) > 1Sta: Sneak [N]x3. Be mindful that the walkway doesn't creak underfoot. Each stride should rhythmically flow into the next, each step measured to maximize weight distribution. > 2Sta: Breathe-in, Reduce 5 Fatigue to 3. >2Sta: While attention is turned elsewhere, surreptitiously extract some supplies from the crates @ [W]x1. Specifically, Eventide is searching for manageably small Buoys (or an equivalent floatation device), timber, and tarps (preferably waterproof). Methodically ensure that every crate that was opened is closed and reseated in its proper place. (Stamina 2+Manipulate1+Stealth5) > Steady: Memorize the layout of the southern portion of the workshop and the arrangement of objects within it - particularly the areas around the merchandise pallets. Eventide will be required to orchestrate an illusionary overlay of this scene very soon, so it's advisable that he pay attention. (Cunning+Sense) ---
#Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavenger
RES 10
[STA 6] // [SPD 3]
[React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1]
[Sense 3] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1]
[Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Edge: 5]
Fatigue: 3
{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 4} // {Streetsmarts 2}
!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects
!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.
[R] // --
[L] // (Skitterhouse Jar) // Can contain 6 Insects // Sealed // Reinforced
--(5 Mothswarm) // Illusion 1
[A] // (Seasilk Coat) // 1 Stealth // Storage 10
[H] // --
[Tools]
(4 Bits)
(Akotin Mothjar) // Can contain (12+Buzz) Insects
--(7 Sea Sultans) // Web 2, Poison 2
x? (Ropes)
x? (Hammocks)
Fulton !!UnBCNLwCqsq
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Rolled 3, 9, 8, 2, 9, 5, 4, 3, 4, 4, 8, 10, 4 = 73 (13d10) >>5656343 >4 Sta: Move 557 777 757 757 >2 Sta: Search the area for any traps (1 Sense + 2 Tactics + 2 Sta) >Steady: Start looting the stores, let's see what goodies I can find, and do so quietly (free measured action) (1 Cunning + 2 Focus) (COMMON SENSE CLAUSE - do not search if the belongings are trapped) >Steady: Ask Cuddles to help me look for valuables (Authority 3 + Handling 2) (Common Sense Clause - don't do this if it's obviously stupid) Bloom
>>5656343 This is a bit beyond me, chief, its the scoruges that are supposed to be dealing with this...
How much fatigue does Doc still have? its hidden underneath that door there.
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:t6w8oUlK Sat 06 May 2023 20:56:10 No. 5656611 Report Quoted By:
>>5656599 The best way to deal with it is to not deal with it at all but Doc tried to deal with it and now the world as no clue how to make it work.
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:TkZ7rq2/ Sat 06 May 2023 22:31:14 No. 5656680 Report >>5656343 >Still Mostly Dead >Sustain Safety Channel with my Limit (4) >Reflexive Focus to clear 2 pain / mental conditions >Reflexive Breath In x 5 to clear Fatigue ----------------------------
#Decimus OCtavius Centurius
SCourge 3
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
ReaCt 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1
Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2
Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / FoCus 2
Limit 4 / Attune 2 / ACademiCs 2
Anatomy 3; Woeheart 2; chronos 2; Fate 2; Anatomy (Toby) 1; Mistspeaker 2
!InCant (fat for hits) / !Conduit (wounds for mag/aoe)
!Moist (I am water) / !Currents (I see all between the shores)
!I Know Where This Goes (+2 diCe when fixing limbs) / !Oh. I Know Where That Goes (x First do no harm x)
[R] Empty / [L] Nerve-Artisan's Tools - AlChemy 2, Woeheart 2, Sedative 1, Stimulant 1, 1R, horrifyingly expensive
ag: Seastained Ritual Shiv (so Cold, misty +1, Cap 4); TiCking Time PieCe; Woolen Wear (warm, Comfortable); 2 Schrodinger's Patchkits; Silver Needle Kit, 1M, 4R, Woeheart; 2 Leviathan Ichor, +3 Alchemy Reactant Qual. 3; Mimic
>>5656219 Hey command, it doesn't look like the HUD was updated to reflect last turn's Adapt attempt. Did I just miss on all my dice?
Also, I think my Forensic Theology roll had a couple hits there. Would this book that doesn't want to be found be associated with any Icon in particular?
Thanks!
Lyona (Rion)
Rolled 7, 4, 1, 1, 8, 1, 2, 7, 7 = 38 (9d10) >>5656343 >Sta:3 (Speed 3 + Cunning 1 + 3) Locate the last of necessary papers and collect them. Try to ignore Bel and what ever he is arguing with. >Sta2 (Speed 3 + React 2) Move: If all the required documents were collected leave move out using front door: 6 x2, 3 x4 >Steady: (Resist 1 + Rebuff 1) Don't care if you fall just breath and focus on yourself what you are what you what defines you. What was that creature or soulscrap and these weird colors they don't belong in my vision. No all that doesn't matter or need to make sense. Important thing is you are Rion the initiate of Moth school and martial artist one who hones their body and and their skills. You know what you're and you are not done yet. This will not prevent you from reaching your goals. Like any other obstacle you will beat this.
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What does {Measure} let me do in game terms and as (Bondsteel Pen compass) has Mag 3 could i use it to create sigils or wards with energy i pull with attune?
# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger 3 (Twitchy, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2
Streetsmarts 2 Attune 1
Skills:
+2 Acrobatics
!Urban Mobility: Get a Jump-stat of 1+1/2 Ranks, Jump this far with 2 SPD when moving or with 1 Sta when standing still.
+2 Unarmed
!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus
!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.
+2 Thrown
!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus
!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
!Fistful: +1Ammo for +1 Target.
Perk:
Unarmed combat skill
!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
Scav skill
!The Ratfriend Paths:[Scav + Sense] to locate caches or Very Hidden Things. 1sta 2Fatigue [Scav + Manipulate] hits to attempt to acquire a consumable
[R] Silkhand Gauntlets (2Pain, 2Grab, Cling)
[L]
[A] Shadecloak (+1 Dodge, Length 2)
[H] Mothmask 2/2 (10 Filtration, 3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo)
[Tools] Bandolier of Sharp Sharps 6/6 (Bleed and Pin, Flurry: -1 Ammo for +1Hit, Restock 1)
+1 {Sharp, Non-descript Sword} -2 Accuracy, 4Bleed, Crits Escalate, Fragile 2
(Awry Protractor) {Measure} 2
(Bondsteel Pen compass) Mag {3}, !circlesketch: hits 1-9 adjacents tiles
1Bit
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
>>5656343 "Is it yet too late to try absorbing the heat using my attachment units, or create a seawater aperture right below us?"
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3
Maximus Ruptor !!uJ4WNoOVrK3 ID:B1S9HsaZ Sun 07 May 2023 02:15:15 No. 5656876 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 3, 8, 3, 2, 1, 6, 10, 6, 8, 8 = 55 (10d10) >>5656230 "No but seriously who keeps doing this. I understand that it won't waste paper but come on it's not like litterature wasn't made to be read on the go. That said I got an idea that may be stupid."
>>5656343 >Sprint (+1 Fatigue, +1 SPD) >-Acquired Cache to bag >1Stam: Air Totem cast a sigil to lessen air resistance when moving on my stylish robes (Maintain it!){Attune 3+Sense 3} >1Stam: Get accustomed to new found speed? (React 2+ Sense 2) >2Stam: Move 1-1-1-1-1-3 >1Stam: Ready Fib story >Steady: Enter the faculty building the story is as follow "Hello people I came over because we seem to have a few problems around the faculty. Despite me being here to pick some things up from Makoti's office I need to advise you that a Signal Semaphore broke at the hospital and that the forge seems to be on fire...again??? I think they'd appreciate some fire-eaters. Also the Spitescorp seems to be not in its original location but Prof. Makoti is on that case." While fibbing casually go to Makoti's office. (Disguise 3 + Focus 2) Fashion+ #Max 'Breaker', Scourge 4
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3(2!)
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Limit 4
Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2
Attune 3, Tactics 2, Parry 4, Acrobatics 2
!Beacon
!Incant
!Weaver
!Many Voices
[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+
[L] Messer, 0W, Crits Bleed
[A] Stylish Robes, +1 Fashion
[H] Red Scarf
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}{AIR}
[Sling Bag]: 6 Bits, [Grant Forms] [Wardbreaker Kit], 3 Vials of Fulminant Fuel, A Meditation Upon Stellar Navigation (Heavy, -1 SPD)
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj
Professor Magister !!4R1NBis/Tcj ID:B1S9HsaZ Sun 07 May 2023 13:49:48 No. 5657299 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 3, 4, 3, 7, 8, 9, 8, 5, 9, 6, 1, 1, 5 = 69 (13d10) >>5656343 "Where are you looking? I'm up here Scholae-Palatine Topasto. Right up here. But despite me being here it appears that these archives have found themselves in a... most peculiar state hold on for a second."
>1Sta: Ask Snoopup to pass me the Sigillock and the vial then open the passage on my [go]. He NEEDS to get behind me as soon as thats done (Operations 3 {Tactics}+ Focus 2) >1Sta: Move direction 8 >-[Go] >1Sta: Hand the Sigillock and the Vial of Sunichor to Dr. Bel, Ph., Ag., Or "Hope you needed this Doctor." >1Sta: !Smooth Operator add [befriend] effect >1Sta: "But I assume you have a query you would like answered principal. So what can I do for you?" (Operation 3 (Impersonation)+ Disguise 3 + Manipulate 2) >Steady: Keep up the conversation with Scholae-Palatine Topasto. Assuming the concern about the recent wave of curious and terrible happenings in the library try to inquire if they've come accross the the body of Last Dance Before The Arrows Land. If not then is the possibility she is still alive even on the table despite all the blood at the scene? Make an educated deduction with all the clues. Try attach them to the FACT there are Whispermarket Operatives currently staging something within the Rainbow Archive and a squad of Legios are missing. (Academics 2 + Cunning 1? There are a lot of clues, maybe Snoopup as an idea?) #Etch, Scavenger (Operative-Pathfinder)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 4
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Focus 2]
Academics-2
Operations-3, Marksman-3, Secret Pouches-2, Observation-2
!Under The Covers
!Smooth Operator
!Good Enough For Government Work
[R]Model 73 Modenkaini (range 9, 1d10+3, P, Silent, 1/1 ammo, rld 2Sta)
[L]
[A]Worn Pathfinder Fatigues (+1 Spd, [Res] Enviro DR, 12 Filter, 2 Pockets)
[H]
[c7 Service Knife-1W, Traps 1][2 Bits]
Mimic
>>5656343 Easy there, slinksoul. I'm not leaving without my friend, and certainly not on account of some discount jobber with an attitude.
>1Sta: Tug my connection to Fatebound Spider. Send incoming complications his way. >Cram Session 6 Fatigue into 3 Wounds. +6 dice to one roll. >1Sta: Apply +Acc to actions where I use Focus. Focus: Apply +Effect as well. 2Focus+2Fateweaving+1Sta+6CramSession 11d10+2Mag. Sustain this sigil with limit/mag as necessary. >1Sta: Apply Fatetwist to myself. Focus: Shunt complications towards Green Leader when possible. 2Focus+2Fateweaving+1Sta 5d10+2Mag. >1Sta: Apply -Acc to my complication rolls this turn. 2Focus+2Fateweaving+1Sta 5d10+2Mag. >1Sta: Shake It Off /and/ (-1d) drink my Muscleflash. 9Resilience+2Resist+4effMuscleflash 10d10+6 recovery. Smile. Grin. Three rounds with the champ. Three rounds until the crash. My body is a resource - spend it, stack the odds, and Just Get Lucky.
>Push for 12 Fatigue/Stamina. >Cram Session 4 Fatigue into 2 Wounds. +4 dice to one roll. >1Sta: Adapt into Soilsoul for [Roots Entwined]. 3Cunning+2Focus+1Sta 6d10. >2Sta: If I have [Roots Entwined] sense out to the Knockdrop and encourage the surrounding woodwork to cover it up. Focus: Direct the blast into the West door. Apply Made Up References: Saps once schooled me on shaped charges, I think? 1Soilsoul+2Focus+1Sta+6MuR 10d10 >3Sta: Taunt Green Leader into attacking me with his sword. Focus: Make him mad, rush his attack. 2Focus+1Authority+3Sta+4CramSession 10d10. "Such skulduggery is to be expected of the Reik! You possess the movements of a warrior, but the heart of a thief; quite comparable to your Knights Grand, I reckon. Show me what bladework you and your ratkin can muster!"
>Cram Session 8 Fatigue into 4 Wounds. +8 dice to one roll. >3Sta: Parry Green Leader's attack Focus: If the parry fails, punch him anyway. 3Unarmed+2Focus+3Sta+8CramSession 14d10. >2Sta: Followup the parry (successful or not) with a groin strike. Focus: Target the groin. Apply Made Up References. If I have Furious Fists, apply that as well for 2 Fatigue. 2Focus+3Unarmed+6MuR+1Sta 12d10. >1Sta: Stab Green Leader with my shiv. Focus: Coat it with my Sludge-in-a-Vial first. 2Focus+2Brawn+1Sta 5d10. Adopt the infighter's routine. Close the distance, redirect the blade, predict the dodge. I'm no Grand Martinos, but I can try.
Experimenting a bit this turn, I'm sure you'll correct me where something isn't possible. In particular, I'm not sure if I can activate Cram Session multiple times a turn. The wounds certainly stack for the purposes of triggering Bad Things, but otherwise I figure it'd allow me to divide +dice among multiple actions. If I can't, for whatever reason, just push to Make Up References on those actions and stack the +dice on the parry.
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:21MdF2cI Sun 07 May 2023 17:36:00 No. 5657453 Report Quoted By:
>>5656850 I think that burning, scorching Doctor there would appreciate any relief you can try to provide. It looks like there might be an emergence flooding switch in the north section, but that graduate sparkheart threw himself into the ocean before hitting it.
>>5656829 It seems someone forgot to adjust the notation for the HUD. Apologies. You should proceed as if you've recalled your fistfighting lessons.
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
Rolled 10, 4, 8, 3, 8, 8, 7, 5, 5 = 58 (9d10) >>5656343 >[Stamina 5, Rebuff 1, Disguise 3] Reveal the truth that I'm actually Last Dance's secret lover. Go on a long story about what we used to do together as proof I totally definitely wouldn't kill her. Slip in some details to point the pups towards checking the Warded Storage. (9d10) #"Wallace Hearth" (Harry [Hart]), Scourge 2 | Steelsoul 2 | Stalwart 1
Fatigue 7/10 | Wounds 0/10
Stress 2/10
Sigildry: Sword 2
Disguise 5(?)
Bits 0 | Memory 0 | Inspiration 0
Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3
Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1
Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1
Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2
Limit 4 | Academics 2 | Stance 2
[Type] Open-Minded
[Style] Wild
Attune 2 | Woeheart 3 | Sewing 1
!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any spellcasting action as a third dicepool, +1 Backfire rating)
!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, 3 Wounds for +1 AoE, or 7 Wounds to make sigil persist for [1/2 Hits] turns freely)
!Twisting River ([1 Stamina] Hit again for +1 Effect, Roll Weapon+Speed to redirect incoming)
!Inner Calm (Recover [Rank] Fatigue if you performed no violence in a turn, or bank 1 Step if you performed violence)
!Lone Tower (Defend or Overwatch once per turn freely, Defend for adjacent allies or spend [1 Stamina] to take a blow for them)
[R] Bleeder's Blade (Drain 2, "Reservoir")
[L] N/A
[A] Padded Light Armor (Armor 2, Barrier 1)
[H] N/A
[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
[Pockets (2)] Bottle of Blood (4 Blood)
Decimus Octavius Centurius
Decimus Octavius Centurius ID:TkZ7rq2/ Mon 08 May 2023 00:37:17 No. 5657790 Report Rolled 6, 2, 6, 2, 5, 8, 5, 7, 7, 6, 5, 6, 2, 1 = 68 (14d10) >>5656343 >>5656680 As the pain began to subside X VIII C began to beCome more aware of the ongoing situation. Starfire was arCing through the shell and into the OCean. Dangerous, but the OCean was large and water animants were rare. Not enough power was being Channeled through this ConneCtion to Cause flash sCalding. The Theurge seemed to be busy helping to Channel the starfires. ExCellent. That meant that more power Could be safely diverted and an opportunity for distraCtion had arrived. Meanwhile, Channeling Starfire like this was an unusual oCCurrenCe. It would be a lost opportunity not to examine the effeCt that this rainbow energy was having on the body and soul. Can I taste the Rainbow?
>Steadily try to understand the starfire [sense 2+ aCademiCs 2] >Steadily, silently, ask Mama OCean for a fog to make Splendida lose sight of me, that no more heresy might be seen (looking to make Splendida lose sense of me). [Mistspeaker 2 + Manipulate 1 + !Moist 1 + Friend Blade 2? = 3? diCe + 3 effeCt] - Ask Friend Blade to sustain the fog. >Steadily try to understand any interaCtions that the Starfire is Causing as it Courses through D.O.C. [anatomy 3 + limit 4 = 7 diCe] - assuming that the Nerve-Artisan's Tools Can't help here due to how badly injured I am and that they aren't really set up for studying the effeCts of Contained Starfire on body and soul. !Currents allows me to sense along the Course of any stream, in Case that helps. Also, I did a downtime mediCal sCan of DoC, so I have a baseline to Compare against.
Wallace !!zgnzlIC/eE0
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>>5657739 (Disguise 5 in my stat sheet should be 3, oops.)
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
Rolled 4, 2, 5, 2, 4, 8, 8, 1, 8, 1, 6, 10, 6, 7, 2, 9, 5, 5, 7, 3, 1, 2, 9, 4, 2 = 121 (25d10) >>5656343 "Well then, I'll remember your noble sacrifice for the sake of science, and I wish you the best of luck."
Lamia gives a quick salute and attempts to dance past the wires and out through the window.
>1ST Constantly absorb heat using phaseblades to resist being burnt to a crisp. (1ST+3Kinetikos+2Resist 6d10) >1ST+2FT Use [Thermal Haywire] to cool down Dr. Bel and buy some time. (1ST+3Kinetikos+2Fatigue 6d10) >3ST+2FT Gracefully weave past the wires, moving 1117 [Light Action: Hit the emergency flooding switch if I see it] (3ST+3Wiredancer+2Grace+2Fatigue-1 9d10) >1ST+1FT Boost my movement and try to dive out from the window 7611 across into the other window. (1ST+3Kinetikos+2Grace+1Fatigue 7d10) #Lamia, Scavenger 3(Stout,Energetic)
RES 10
STA 6 SPD 5
React 1 Resist 2 Rebuff 1
Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]
Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-2
Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2
[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2/Absorb 2)
[Tool][Sunwire Filaments] (Length 4,Energy 2)
[Back][Burlapsackbackpack]: 4 Pockets
Scylla !AQNHnFwIuI
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Rolled 5, 9, 4 = 18 (3d10) >>5657865 3 more dice
Bloom
Rolled 2, 5, 1, 7, 9, 6, 2, 5, 8 = 45 (9d10) >>5657790 I hope this C thing isn't forever, Doc, or you're gonna quickly stop being our favourite self-harming psycho magician.
Got a good look at the pretty rainbow? Good, good, cause I don't like the look of that fire so close to you, and I don't like the chance that Theurge decides to let it slip a bit and immolate the heretic thats lying right there next to it, job done.
> 3Fat: Move quickly! Sprint to raise Spd +3 > 2STA 2Fat: Twitch and Move 55, careful not to step on the ward lines. Step 3, grab and stow Doc's knife as two quick actions and Step 3 > 3STA 2Fat: Twitch again, Scoop up Doc and step 2, kicking the door shut as a quick action. I have no idea what dice would be rolled for this. Speed+Unarmed? 3+6+3d10? Careful of those ward lines! > River of Thought: If that kicking the door closed didn't work, roll to cover! Speed+Acrobatics and step... somewhere. 6+2d10 #Bloom, Steelsoul-2 (Wily, Dangerous)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 2
Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 2
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 Violence 2
Spear-3, Unarmed-3, Acrobatics-2, Stance-2, Streetsmarts-2, Flute-1
!The River of Thought (upgraded Flow, Step 1 after any physical act)
!Twisting River
+Acrobatic Prep
Student Disguise, 3pts:
Improbable Biological Materials Handling-3
6 bits
Bloom
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>>5658231 Three hits on grabbing Doc, plus whatever Twitch does. Hope that's enough to save him!
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r
CompanyCommand !!8Og8gGv6k3r ID:uCgpNn8R Mon 08 May 2023 11:20:09 No. 5658273 Report >>5656838 Hey, you found a ... By the saints, Rion! That's a find and a half. If you're planning to steal it, be careful - I think Dr. Bel will want it back.
What you have there is a <span class="mu-s">Bondsmithing</span> instrument. It lets you map and measure the world. There's a certain trick to it. The House of the Bonded use tools like these to produce precise works of great artifice. Measure twice, cut once, as it goes. Well, what if you just had to measure once? What if the measure made the model?
I'm not a Bondsmith but I have read a few translations of engineering work. I think I can take a guess at the idea.
Try to measure something, with cunning and attune. But don't measure it like it <span class="mu-i">is</span>. Measure it like you... need it to <span class="mu-i">be</span>.
As for the Pen compass, I think that's part of the toolset. It sketches wards and sigils very well. It's quite remarkable, because it's <span class="mu-s">Not Resonating</span>. It's simply sketches out pure links to the Other, untainted by type or element.
Dr. Bel must have worked hard to make it. If we make a Ward with that, it'll be a universal ward. Subtle, because if had Force-Mag or Fire-Mag, or some-such, it would work best against those elements. This thing is more neutral.
Which makes it perfect for bond-smithing.
With those two tools together (combine them in a set), it looks like you can measure the world around you then influence it directly. Bondsmiths!
Dr. Yona K. Rymes
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Rolled 8, 1, 1, 6, 5, 9, 5, 9, 1, 1, 10, 5, 4, 7, 4, 8, 9, 4, 8 = 105 (19d10) >>5656343 "Wow, that's a massive sword you got there sir... Ah, Professor? Why, he is right over /there/! Now, if you'll excuse me, there is something peculiar going on down south..."
>[Instincts]+[The Setup]: Excuse myself under the pretense of investigating the chaos happening... everywhere else (and if they really need a /good/ reason, tell them I'm worried about pups getting hurt by one of all those explosions/fires/gunshots) [1Stamina+1Rebuff+2Manipulate+3Sense|The Setup] (7) >Unwrap 4 Cool >Wrap 4 Inconspicuous Preferably, let the Legionaires go before I move
>Move [1W, 2S] [3S] >[Steady] Slowly step inside and get near the Visitors in queue [3Spd+5Sta] (8) >[Steady] Carefully blend in with the visitors [2Skulker+2PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis] (4) >[Steady] Take off my mask Avoiding attention from harassing Pups/feisty Splendida
#Ryona, Skulker-Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)
RES 10
STA 5 SPD 3
React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1
Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1
Brawn 1 Manipulate 2
Violence 2 Streetsmarts 2
Skulker 2, Stalker 2, Traps 0+1, Gearwright 2,
Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2, CQC 2
PoliticoIdentiPostwaveLitAnalysis 2t
Inconspicous 0+4
Range [+2]
Mean-Spirited [2]
Stealth [2|2]+1
Disguise [3t]
Instincts [St]
Harasser's Heart [St]
Sucker Punch [Sk]
The Setup [Sk]
Mothwing Clipper []
Rolling Footwork []
[R]
[L]Flickerblade Knife {Skulkblade, Hidden} [Sharp 1, Fragile 4, Throw=Sense+Throw]
[Q]'Standard Broad' Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin]
[A]Whispercloth Wraps [4], Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1]
[H]Nightknife's Mask [Stealth +2 in cover, Filter 12] {Smoke [3x3, 2/2Ammo, Restock3]}
[T]Grapnel [Range=none], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Shortbow [Range=Sense+2], Scarf's Marker, LDBTAF's Headband. Bloom
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>>5658273 Now that sounds useful! Not what I'd have thought bondsmithing tools would look like, since playing the flute worked so well for my buddy. I thought it's be all... pipe organs, elaborate diagrams, candles, incense, a big choir. Maybe with some forging equipment, or big casting trays, and huge molten metal vats. I s'pose they're a bit more scientific, and Dr Bel here isn't some weirdo outlier.
Sapsanolai
>>5657430 Hey Mimic, I don't mean to alarm you, but I'm pretty sure literally every single operative is in the room with you, right now.
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5 bits says you survive this whole ordeal. Go get 'em, badger.
Mimic
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>>5662120 Saps, you may color me alarmed. Surely you would have heard the pitter patter of operatives sprinting though that room?
If this were the case, I don't think I budgeted properly for survival. Remember Mimic, who sought action points beyond his issued allotment. He flew too close to the sun.
