The Stolen Candle - Chapter 2

Mar 12, 2020 12:20 am
You return to Castle Refuge, Chay driving Echo flawlessly, along the route from Cartouche back to Grief and then on a long meandering journey through the Arkansas hills.
[ +- ] Castle Refuge
The fortress was originally a human fort but the rift-born Hammerheart dwarves who made it their home have improved it significantly. Now the home of the The Tomorrow Legion the fortress represents one of the best examples of integrated mystical and technological know how. On a more social level, it is making a name as truly a place of refuge, and the home to a growing army of heroes and adventurers set out to defend against threats, for a better world for all.

You drive up through the small town that surrounds the castle, and arrive at the main gates. With Ben's credentials, they wave you though and you find a place to park near the gate. A dwarf in old fashioned, almost glitterboy-shiny plate armor comes up and waits for you, clipboard in hand.
Mar 12, 2020 12:44 am
Chay skids to a halt in his usual dramatic fashion, hopping out of Echo enthusiastically. We're baaaack! he says playfully to the glittery dwarf.
Last edited Mar 12, 2020 12:44 am
Mar 12, 2020 12:57 am
The dwarf looks up at you with no sign of recognition. "Name?"

It's always the same with this one, dogmatically following the protocol he probably set for himself. You know his name is Grimwold.
Mar 12, 2020 2:34 am
Why it's Chay of course Grimwold! Surly you recognize me? And if not me....what about Echo?

Chay pats Echo affectionately and gives the dwarf the side eye. I know you recognize me.
Mar 12, 2020 2:40 am
Grimwold pencils your name down. "Are you bringing in any passengers, meat, magical talismans, or contraband?"
Mar 12, 2020 2:46 am
"Ben Volent and company returning from the field, Grimwold," Ben says somewhat authoritatively. "We'd like to debrief and prepare for the next outing if there is one."
Mar 12, 2020 2:52 am
OOC:
Was everyone in Echo or did the dragon be dragon-like and fly above.
OOC:
Xpost, never mind....
😂
Last edited Mar 12, 2020 2:56 am
Mar 12, 2020 12:38 pm
"Kyron, member of Ben's group. Nothing to declare."
Mar 12, 2020 1:26 pm
The dwarf writes your names down in his ledger, whether provided by each of you or simply recited by another. He then says, "Come with me," and leads you inside the inner walls, and then into the Hall of Hope. Finding a table along an outer edge, he asks you to wait there while he fetches the watch officer.

You sit (finding a stool large enough for Tipolei nearby) and don't have to wait long. A junior soldier brings a cart with water, mugs, and some fruit.

A man in a tidy Tomorrow Legion uniform soon comes up and shakes Ben's hand. "Ben you maniac, you brought new friends! Introduce us and then give me a summary of your report."
Qralloq sent a note to Phil_Ozzy_Fer
Mar 12, 2020 2:18 pm
Ben smiles slightly at warm greeting and familiar face that greets the troupe. "Hello, Lord Coake," Ben says smiling. "I'm pleased to say that my team has settled a grave matter, and have come through it largely intact." Stepping aside to make sure the group is visible, Ben says, "without their skill, I might not be here. Let me begin introducing Chay, a top soldier who lent us the use of his abilities as an operator to drive his fantastic vehicle Echo out to confront demons that had trickled through a rift a way out from here. Along with the ferocious Tipolei, Kai, Kyron, and Ana-don't be fooled by her coy appearance- collaborated to stop the demons. Lord Coake, this is my team. Team, please respectfully greet Lord Coake, founder of the Cyber-Knights and honorary member of the Council of Hope that runs the Tomorrow Legion. We were fortunate that the rift they appeared to spill forth from closed during our battle. A temporary respite, but one we should take stock of. We don't know what else may have come through while it was open. The village that had been terrorized is safe for now, but as a precaution, we set up a simple surveillance system that is now under the town's control. I think it would be in our interest to furthers our relationship with this town as their location as an outpost could be strategically advantageous for everyone involved." Turning to the others Ben says, "my apologies if I left anything out. Please, if there's a crucial detail missing would you kindly do the honor of adding it to the report now?"
OOC:
Is this sufficient for the briefing?
Last edited Mar 12, 2020 2:19 pm
Mar 12, 2020 2:38 pm
"I'm a dragon and I have a pile of demon spears and shields, some have chew marks cus they feel nice on my teeth" Kai states in his normal dragon form.
Mar 12, 2020 2:54 pm
The knight greets you all warmly with fatherly smiles. Excellent, the Tomorrow Legion needs those willing to defend others against these threats. I'm glad you were able to help those people and have escaped without serious injury. I'll let you rest and have lunch. Ben, when you're ready for the formal report, come up to my office on two floors up. As to the rest of you, welcome to Castle Refuge. I'm sure some of the team will want to meet you."
Mar 12, 2020 4:05 pm
"Nice to meet you Sir Coake." Kyron reaches out to shake his hand.

"Never though I would meet a living legend."
Mar 12, 2020 4:13 pm
Tipolei advances near Lord Coake with his tail between his legs, with a sad look on his face...
Lord Coake... Tipolei want say... Typolei sorry. Me killed many in Tolkeen war, some be cyber-knights... Me not know then...
Typolei looks like he had more to say, but just couldn't speak anymore...
Last edited Mar 12, 2020 4:14 pm
Mar 12, 2020 6:59 pm
Hello. Nice to meet you, Chay responds, shaking hands, feeling proud of their group but a little shy. For one scary moment he thought he saw the Lord's eyes settle on his missing nose, but then chided himself for being so self-conscious still.
Mar 12, 2020 8:28 pm
Ana waved awkwardly at the Lord, leaning against Tipolei in an attempt to comfort him [Thank you, Mister Coake. I didn't really do much. Ben is just being kind by making me seem useful.]
Last edited Mar 12, 2020 8:29 pm
Mar 12, 2020 11:35 pm
He sits down and waves you all to do the same. "Okay, you're right, we should do this now. Kai? You're not the only dragon in Castle Refuge. Plato is around here somewhere, and is an honorary council member like me. Tipolei? Thank you. War is hell, we all understand, and I hope that the others come to see you as valuable as you've been so far."

He shakes Kyron's hand. "If I were to guess, I'd say wizard? There are a few mystics around here, from technomancers, to psychics, to ley line walkers. This place wouldn't be the same without magical know how."

After shaking Chay's hand, he says, "You're a driver, and have a vehicle, right? A Mountaineer?" He looks questioningly at Ben for confirmation. "That's a fantastic piece of equipment, I'd love to see what you've done with it."

To Ana, he at first looks confused, but reads her texting device. "Ah, well modesty is a virtue, as they used to say. Me? I say be clear about what you can do, and we'll find a place for you to shine. There's an old saying, how does it go? Happiness is the exercise of vital powers, along lines of excellence, in a life affording them scope. But as to your text device, it's slick but our tech crew might be able to improve that for you, if you're looking."
Mar 13, 2020 8:06 am
Ana nods at Cooke's words, looking excited when he mentioned the tech people and the possibility of upgrades. However, she did feel guilty now for lying to him...but, to be fair, last time someone found out (present company excluded), she was forced on the run so...
Mar 13, 2020 1:17 pm
"Thank you Sir, yes Ley Line Walker."

He noticed Ana playing down her help and wondered if she was embarrassed about her powers.
Mar 13, 2020 1:57 pm
Chay's eyes light up at the mention of his vehicle. I'd be very happy to take you on a tour of Echo, sir, when you are ready, that is.
Mar 15, 2020 4:09 am
"I'd be ready to present a formal report at your convenience, Lord Coake," Ben says. "Just say the word. Is it safe to request a little downtime for the team in the short-term?"
Mar 15, 2020 4:29 am
Lord Coake gets up. "Yes, take the time, look around. There are people who will want to meet you."
OOC:
I'll post a little who's who in the CR tomorrow morning.
Mar 15, 2020 4:55 pm
Rather then look around, Chay heads over to Echo and begins the process of a thorough check, rummaging through tools and hammering out dents.
Mar 16, 2020 10:39 am
Kai looks around for the old dragon to see if he likes boobs and buts like his grandpa and possibly a place to put his pile of stuff.
Mar 16, 2020 12:23 pm
Kyron goes to mingle.

"Kai, maybe we can find a nice cave for you and your hoard in Cartouche."
Mar 16, 2020 6:42 pm
Ben heads thanks to the others and then heads off to present a full briefing to Lord Coake.
Mar 16, 2020 10:18 pm
What does Ben report to Lord Coake?

Qralloq sent a note to Phil_Ozzy_Fer
Mar 17, 2020 1:40 am
Phil_Ozzy_Fer sent a note to Qralloq
Mar 17, 2020 2:10 am
Qralloq sent a note to Phil_Ozzy_Fer
Mar 18, 2020 2:01 am
Tipolei is more than happy to simply follow Ana around for now...
Mar 18, 2020 2:13 am
Phil_Ozzy_Fer sent a note to Qralloq
"Sir, my report is largely based along the lines I had presented to you already. A more formal report will be filed, but as you requested a statement of accounts from myself, I am fully prepared to give them now," Ben says. "All in all, it is as I've explained. We responded to a call for help and discovered the town beset by some variety of ice demon. The locals had done their best to protect their town but unfortunately, they had come up short. They asked us to investigate for them and we discovered a fortification made of ice not too far from the town. Chay drove us there in his vehicle, "Echo" he calls it, while Kai offered aerial support in his dragon form. We were attacked en route to our destination but prevailed with minimal complications, fortunately. There is strong and useful magic in the group. The depths of which aren't entirely clear to me as yet, but it was more than small assistance. Strangely, during a battle at the castle itself, a rift opened, or was opened within the structure? It wasn't entirely clear what happened, but there was an active rift at the exact site of the ice structure. I have the coordinates for you. We left a surveillance beacon there, just in case and handed over control of it to the locals," Ben says. He pauses to present the actual coordinates to Lord Coake on a map. "My observations are that the threat has been neutralized, for now. It's not clear if the demons will return, but then it never really is clear with the rifts. However, I believe it would be strategically advantageous for us to create a relationship with Cartouche for strategic purposes. My team is fine, and I don't think there are any obvious issues with the personnel at the moment. One of them, Ana, seems a bit green and prone to hesitation during combat, but that will undoubtedly change over time. My only other observation is that I feel there might be an issue of firepower, so to speak. At least two of the group members have proven themselves to be powerful fighters, and in this world of might makes right that we currently live in, it is something I'll need to be wary of should things go sour within the ranks. Simply put, I may find myself outgunned very quickly was mutiny the order of the day. Beyond that, I have nothing else to report. Is there anything further you might like me to address, sir?
Mar 18, 2020 4:10 am
Lord Coake asks you a few leading questions, teasing more details about the environment around the rift and the capabilities and powers the ice demons demonstrated. After his interview, you feel prepared to write a solid report with the intel that will be most useful.

"Excellent. I would suggest that when your team is ready, you should return to Cartouche. As a town on the edge of our influence, we could use an outpost with firepower you described. Hopefully we can even maintain a trade route out that far. But take a few days rest here as you see fit."
Mar 18, 2020 12:37 pm
Kyron spends time near the ley lines and just soaks up the good vibes.
Chatting with other walkers and wanting to meet any of the other big wigs in the legion if they are in.
Mar 19, 2020 1:38 am
"Thank you, Lord Coake," Ben says. "As always, a pleasure and an honor. I'm available should I be needed." Understanding that he's been excused, Ben heads off into town with the others looking for an opportunity to let his hair down, so to speak, and relax before heading back out. He tells the others via com that they have a few days before heading back out to Cartouche.
Mar 24, 2020 3:04 am
Two days later, you return to Cartouche. You briefly met each of the major figures of Castle Refuge, but sudden matters gained all of their attention. Soon, seeing no improvement to the situation, you left for the front line.

Cartouche is covered in a hazy drizzle as Echo drops down off of the last hill. The townsfolk are twitchy when you arrive, but quickly recognize you and cheer. They then duck back under cover out of the rain. A line boy stands in the street waiting for you. He waves to follow and runs, splashing through the growing puddles and waving you onward. He stops in front of an old building, a small hotel.
Mar 24, 2020 12:24 pm
Kyron looks out of Echo, "Hey, what's up ?" he calls out to the boy.
Mar 24, 2020 1:43 pm
The boy points at the building. He mumbles something, says it louder (still incoherent), then yells, "You! Here!"
Mar 24, 2020 4:37 pm
Tipolei jumps out and lands beside the boy. Using his big shield as an umbrella for the kid, he bends down to be nearer and tries to smile warmly (not shing any teeth if possible), You say we sleep here ?
Mar 24, 2020 5:35 pm
Chay hops out of Echo in his usual flamboyant style, making sure to pull his kerchief up over his nose, noting with a grimace that it needs washing.

What about the building? Is there something in there?
Mar 24, 2020 6:00 pm
At Tipolei's appearance, warm pee runs down the child's leg and he runs full tilt in the opposite direction.
Mar 24, 2020 6:28 pm
"I think perhaps we may need to proceed relatively discreetly," Ben says to the others. "Clearly, despite the threat of the demons being dealt with, for now, we still have a population of people that has a hard time with anything beyond their normal routine. It would be best if we carry on with that in mind. That being said, the little one seemed to be indicating this building here," Ben says while indicating at the old hotel. "Let's have a quick look. If nothing else, it's dry. Sound good, or is there an alternate course we could pursue?"
Last edited Mar 24, 2020 6:29 pm
Mar 25, 2020 3:46 pm
Kai gives Ben a blank stare and looks around. He looks at the building to see how big it is and how sturdy the roof looks.
Mar 25, 2020 4:51 pm
Looks like you scared the piss out of him Tipolei. Chay says, amused at his own comment but sobered by the fact that now they can't get any info out of the kid.

Now we can't find out what he was trying to tell us though? I suppose we should just go in and take our chances.

Chay approaches the building, eyes and ears attuned to the surroundings.

Rolls

Notice: -2 for danger sense edge. - (1d8-2)

(3) - 2 = 1

wild -2 - (1d6-2)

(6) - 2 = 4

forgotten explosion for the 6 - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Mar 25, 2020 11:19 pm
Ana had spent the time soaking in the area. She hadn't had much of an opportunity to be in that part so had spent all her time exploring, a massive grin on her face about 90% of the time.

Once they arrived back at the town, Ana followed Tipolei slowly, taking off her jacket in order to drape it over her head.
Mar 26, 2020 2:04 am
"I guess we'll go on in then," Ben says looking off to where the child fled. Ben gently opens the door...
Mar 26, 2020 12:31 pm
Kyron followed the others.
Mar 26, 2020 1:27 pm
The flat roofed hotel is lit from within on this dark and dreary day. You see a handful of people moving about, cleaning and repairing. An older woman supervises, a checklist in hand, while a strong looking woman welds braces to an anyway large and sturdy chair.

When you get out, several of them whip into high speed, finishing their tasks and gathering their supplies.

When you walk in, the supervisor says, "Welcome to Hotel Cartouche. We've not had need of the building for since time, so there is a little bit of dust about. We have volunteers who will help with that. There is a kitchen in the back. You're welcome to make use of this place as you see fit. Young Carter over there," she points to the welder, "has hopes that you will open the place to the public as a restaurant or club of some fashion."

The welder woman handily sets the large Tipolei sized chair to the side and says, "Pannenkoeken. Waffle house."

The matronly lady continues, "Take a look around. The cleaning should be done in a few hours, but the rooms upstairs are all ready."
Mar 26, 2020 6:21 pm
"Dibs on the roof." Kai states jumping up and flying up to inspect said roof to see how sturdy it is.
Mar 26, 2020 7:17 pm
Oh well that was much ado about nothing on my part I s'pose. It will be nice to have a room and some creature comforts for a change.
I wonder,
Chay asks the matron, if I might be able to soak in a tub to get rid of this road dirt, so to speak. And speaking of the road, I'd like to give my chariot outside a bath at some point as well. Would that be possible?
Last edited Mar 26, 2020 7:18 pm
Mar 27, 2020 2:35 am
"Hello, and thank you for the warm welcome," Ben says in response. "We weren't sure what to expect. The last time we were in Cartouche people were a bit uncomfortable on account of some demons, but that seems to have been resolved. I can't say we're in a position to take responsibility for the premises, but we're very appreciative of the use of the facilities. My name is Ben Volent, may I ask your name? "
Mar 27, 2020 2:58 am
"I am the Shadap Napes. The housekeeper." She gestures around. "You needed a place to keep the rain off your heads when you pass through."
Mar 27, 2020 12:18 pm
"Thank you this is very nice of you." With a smile he turns, "What do you say we check out the rooms ?"
Mar 27, 2020 9:15 pm
Whispering to Ana, You think they have big bed for me ?
Last edited Mar 27, 2020 9:15 pm
Mar 29, 2020 6:01 pm
Ana thought for a second, shrugging her shoulders before walking up to the housekeeper [Hello there. Is there a way we could accommodate my comrades larger stature?] She points to Tipolei
Mar 30, 2020 3:07 am
They do have a bed big enough for Tipolei in one of the rooms, and it takes up most of the space. There are seven rooms in total, including a bigger one on the top floor that is almost entirely dusty rose with like twenty throw pillows on the bed over top of a hand knit quilt, and ornate casbah furniture.

The roof is flat with tarpaper and pea gravel. It isn't really a great dragon cave, but maybe some metal sliding repurposed could make it homey.
Mar 30, 2020 4:12 am
As they look over the rooms available for them, Ben whispers to the others, "I think we should still be wary.The child outside seemed unsettled by this place. Let's maybe try and keep watch tonight."
Mar 30, 2020 12:12 pm
"Should one of us look for the boy ?"

Kyron looks out a window to see if he might spy the lad.
Mar 30, 2020 1:23 pm
Kai flies down and gets his shields and spears and brings them up for a bit of bedding after wiggling around he listens to the rest.

"Maybe he's just scared of us." mutters to himself with a yawn and curls up.
Mar 30, 2020 1:28 pm
I thought the boy's behavior was a little odd. I think we should find him Kyron. I didn't get the feeling he was scared but then I'm not much of a people person, so reading them isn't my strong suit.
Mar 30, 2020 1:39 pm
"Take Ann-ann he might calm down. *yawn*"
Mar 30, 2020 2:47 pm
There is no burning mystery here. The boy was excited to show the heroes the surprise being prepared, but was unprepared for the awesome and massive appearance of Kill Hound. He literally pissed himself and fled.
Mar 30, 2020 2:49 pm
"I don't think its worth it to search for the boy," said Ben. "We can let him be, but if we're walking around Cartouche and see him, maybe we could ask him some questions then."
Apr 2, 2020 3:33 am
You pick rooms, settle in, get a bite and a sip, and head to bed. The housekeeper says that they'll come back after dawn and prepare breakfast, and some local elders will want to discuss business, the future,can and other "fool nonsense" with you, as they "lack any sense their mothers should have gave them."

Morning comes, and sure enough, some light clattering wakes you, except for those sleeping on the floor who is probably snapping at the little birds roosting on his back for the heat.

The bathrooms have hot water, showers, and the like. In the main room, coffee and tea and apple juice are laid out, along with cold sausages, cheese and biscuits, while oatmeal and eggs are prepared in the kitchen, along with pancakes, waffles, and light pastries.
Apr 2, 2020 4:03 pm
Kyron heads down for breakfast. Filling his plate and looking to the others.

"Why don't we walk around town, and get to know our neighbors today."
Apr 2, 2020 4:14 pm
Hungry, Tipolei makes himself a plate with a little bit of everything but takes more than half of the sausages. Kyron has good idea.

Looking at Ana with a sad smile, "Maybe you sit on Tipolei shoulders? Kids be less scared of Tipolei then..."
Last edited Apr 2, 2020 10:28 pm
Apr 2, 2020 7:56 pm
Coffee and pastries, hallelujah! Chay makes a beeline to them both, mentally salivating at his two favorite things to consume.
Apr 3, 2020 3:01 am
"Excellent plan!" says Ben "Let's split up and see what see. Enjoy your days."
Apr 3, 2020 12:20 pm
Kai reverts to a human form and looks around for a tarp to write on with paint, a bell some cord and a pulley to mount on the roof.

The tarp reads, 'The dragon is in, taking requests and questions. Ring the bell.' which Kai hangs on the side of the buidling from the roof with weights to stay flat. After mounting the pulley he tries to set up the bell to ring if you jiggle or pull the cord. Satisfied with his work he stretches before reverting back. Kai curls up by his notification system.

"Why go looking for people when they can come look for me."
OOC:
Unsure if you wanted a roll for meh setup.
Last edited Apr 3, 2020 12:20 pm
Apr 3, 2020 12:38 pm
"Tipolei, that is a good idea. Ana is definitely our friendliest looking member."
Apr 3, 2020 8:55 pm
Ana nodded quickly, smiling as she hugged Tipolei
Apr 5, 2020 3:58 pm
You have breakfast, and a number of small girls fight over who gets to carry platters off sausages and pancakes to the roof to feed the "baby dragon".

The breakfast turns out to be some impossibly ill-conceived buffet for the whole town, and the line up grows long, curling around the next block. The town works together, with new chefs jumping in, deliveries of additional supplies funneling through the back, and two dozen surly tweens gang-pressed into dish washing assembly line rocketing from remorse and misery to giggly bubble fights and back at the improbable speed of preteen angst.

The Coffin Nails make an appearance and say that they should get together after the hellish festival ends to report and plan.

Lastly, you are introduced to about three hundred people, and only a herculean memory could recall any of them in the chaos.

Ana's presence next to Tipolei does indeed settle the alarm at his presence, and soon Tipolei even finds himself holding babies for parents who are filling their plates though no one recalls him offering such a service.

Kyron, stuffed with carbs and his insulin spiking, reaches out well beyond his standard distances and determines that the rift is still quiet.

Chay holds court by Echo, drinking endless coffees and espouses the wonders of modern nuclear powered automotive technology to the local gearheads.

Ben is approached by the local leadership, the town council of you will, who offer whatever support they can manage to your team to protect the town. This doesn't include much more than morale support, but it is earnest.
Apr 5, 2020 9:29 pm
Tipolei, loving kids, has fun and plays with them for hours if he can, always keeping an eye open to make sure none stray too far from him until his mom takes him back...
Last edited Apr 5, 2020 9:30 pm
Apr 5, 2020 11:18 pm
Reports to Ben that the rift is still closed.
Apr 6, 2020 1:24 pm
Kai sucks the food into his mouth and chews a bit to 'taste' it. He licks the platter and thanks the server before stretching and looking to see where everyone is. "I'm gonna look around town." he states when he sees someone through a window and takes off flying around to check things out.
Apr 6, 2020 1:47 pm
Chay continues to hold court for as long as anyone is interested. He even allows the kerchief to fall to his neck. No one seems to care about his face. He loves his shiny baby and everyone else does too it seems. This makes him very happy.
Apr 7, 2020 1:55 am
When he finally has a chance to catch up with the others, Ben feels very wary of the attention they're receiving. "This seems completely opposite with hoe the place was when we arrived yesterday," Ben says. "I'm not sure we can condone this, but this is definitely out of our hands. Also, have any of you heard of any trouble around here? I've not heard anything, but people speak about supporting us as if something were going on? Maybe someone is hiding another problem in the town? What do you think?"
Apr 7, 2020 11:23 am
"Well, we have a baby dragon, a big cuddly dog, and Ana, who can resist our charm ?"
Apr 7, 2020 12:02 pm
OOC:
The dead...
Apr 8, 2020 3:50 am
If you would like to interrogate the townsfolk on what they are supporting you against, make a Persuasion roll (or 1d4-2,1d6-2 if untrained).
Apr 8, 2020 12:39 pm
OOC:
Hopefully I'm not the only one with persuasion. I notice anything on patrol flying around the area?
Apr 8, 2020 12:45 pm
Kai can make a Notice check instead.
Apr 8, 2020 12:54 pm
OOC:
If I have line of sight on someone who's supernatural I know btw. Why would anyone want eagle eyes when you can have Dragon Eyes *Laserbeam Eye Emoji*
Last edited Apr 8, 2020 12:55 pm

Rolls

Notice - (1d6, RA)

(62) = 8

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Apr 8, 2020 1:21 pm
Seems a little weird for sure.

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d6-2, RA)

(3) - 2 = 1

wild - (1d6-2, RA)

(1) - 2 = -1

Apr 8, 2020 4:07 pm
While playing with the childrens, Tipolei asks them if there is any problems in the village, so that he can protect them better if he needs to...
Apr 8, 2020 4:28 pm
Qralloq sent a note to Remnant
Qralloq sent a note to Windyridge
Qralloq sent a note to deadpool_qc
Apr 8, 2020 5:05 pm
Kai looks for a place out of sight to land and change into his human form before he goes to investigate with hands in shorts pockets. The sound of flip flops a telltale sign of the direction he's going. He sighs and looks to inspect the break ins to see what was inside.
Apr 9, 2020 1:45 am
(not very good at) Persuasion

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d4-2)

(4) - 2 = 2

Wild die - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Apr 9, 2020 1:53 am
Kai checks a couple buildings. Locks smashed, like the doors were locked in. Mostly they're empty and ransacked, but he finds one with a blood stain on the kitchen floor. Big blood. And signs of recent occupation although it's empty now.

Ben gets knowing looks and a few, "We're glad you are here now" comments, but his timing is off and he gets no actual information from anyone. Not that they're hiding anything, they just are convinced you know what's going on.
Apr 9, 2020 11:13 am
Rolling

((I have both a +1 and -1 in persuasion))

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (4) = 4

Apr 9, 2020 12:24 pm
OOC:
The silliness my mind is suggesting right now... Is the area of ground, I'm assuming concrete too big to get out of the door if I dig it up and carry it out and down the street back to where everyone is staying.
Kai tries to figure out from the signs left behind what the last people were doing here that opted to stay. He also looks at the door to see if he can bring his 'clue' back since blood stained area stand out.
Apr 9, 2020 1:49 pm
When he has a second, Tipolei will ask the Shadap Napes, The kids say there be night monster here. His night monster bad dream or is real monster ?
Apr 9, 2020 3:21 pm
OOC:
i'M fine with Kai pulling up the wooden flooring, and moving it out the doorway sideways.
The housekeeper, totally holding it together after seeing the dog soldier successfully not mangle the children, says suspiciously, "I'm sure they just mean the, you know, the raiders."
Apr 9, 2020 3:59 pm
Raiders ? If village has problems, Tipolei try deal with it. If raiders are problem, Tipolei deal with problem...
Village is Tipolei friend now and Tipolei wants friend be safe.
Last edited Apr 9, 2020 4:00 pm
Apr 9, 2020 4:29 pm
Kai goes looking for the others with a comically large piece of wood flooring above his head. "Better burry up before I run out of time to do this..." he reminds himself shuffling along.
Apr 9, 2020 5:22 pm
The Shadap Napes looks at Tipolei suspiciously. "What do you mean, 'if'?"
Apr 9, 2020 5:53 pm
Tipolei and friends new here. You had demons problem and we take care. But we not know other problems you have, nobody tell us since we here...
Tipolei want help, but not know how because not know problem...
Last edited Apr 9, 2020 5:54 pm
Apr 9, 2020 6:48 pm
She looks surprised. "Oh, that's interesting. Why are you here, then?"
Apr 9, 2020 9:03 pm
Phil_Ozzy_Fer sent a note to Qralloq
Apr 9, 2020 9:15 pm
Chay who found Tiploei while he was looking around is only too happy to answer the housekeeper. Um..well..to debrief, take a hot shower and eat pastries of course!
Apr 9, 2020 9:32 pm
Maybe Ben knows. He be leader of group.
Apr 9, 2020 9:56 pm
OOC:
I think everybody but Kai is in ear shot.
Apr 10, 2020 1:44 am
"I know we have a mission to here, in this town," said Ben "beyond that we have no specific objective to accomplish. Is there something we were expected to be doing? If there's something we should know about, please don't hesitate. If we're able to assist, I assure you, we will."
Apr 10, 2020 2:15 am
The story as it comes out is that, just after you left, they sent word to Castle Refuge that a series of raids had occurred again. These has happened before, but some application of firepower by the Coffin Nails had ended the threat. The beastmen were driven off.

Now they're back, attacking the outer homes and raiding for food or supplies. So far, no one has been harmed that they know of, but they're pushing further into Cartouche.

While they are surprised at how fast you got here (which is why the bunk house wasn't quite ready), they assumed you had been sent to deal with it.
Apr 10, 2020 12:10 pm
"Look what I found!" Kai states as he puts down a large section of wood flooring ripped off the ground as a whole, "It's a blood stain." he adds stating the obvious and folds his arms across his chest quite proud of finding it.
OOC:
I figure its good timing...
Apr 10, 2020 12:46 pm
((Did Kyron hear anything about Raiders))
Apr 10, 2020 1:47 pm
Cosmic_Cube says:
((Did Kyron hear anything about Raiders))
Just the word, really, "raiders". They seem to be twitchy about it for reasons that are not yet apparent.
Apr 11, 2020 12:24 am
Whispers to the team, "Hey I think this town might have raiders bother it from time to time."
Apr 11, 2020 1:50 am
Someone know where raider from ?
Apr 11, 2020 2:01 pm
"That's surprising and unfortunate," says Ben. "We'd be glad to look into it. We'll go ask the Coffin Nails for more information." Seeing Kai's bloodstain, Ben pauses, both flabbergasted at the sight of his colleague bringing in floorboards, and the timing of his arrival. Ben looks back at his host. "I'm not sure this has anything to do with the raiders. I assume the Coffin Nails are still responsible for law enforcement, as well?"

To Kai, Ben asks, "Where did you just find this?"
Apr 14, 2020 1:54 am
OOC:
Remnant seems quiet in a few games, so...
Kai explains where the abandoned house he found the bloodstain in was. It's near the edge of town, to the southwest corner.

It turns out that the incursions seem to be mostly from that direction, where thick trees nudge up against the town.
Apr 14, 2020 12:37 pm
"Well, seems like we have something to look into then."
Apr 14, 2020 1:39 pm
OOC:
My apologies power outage.
"Don't worry there wasn't a body or anything, and if there was I wouldn't eat it since I don't know where it's been." Kai adds in case it wasn't clear folding his arms quiet proud at his mature thought process.
Apr 15, 2020 3:53 am
"That's as good a place to start as any," Ben says. "When we're all ready, Kai, will you lead us back to the house?"
Apr 15, 2020 12:48 pm
Should I bring Echo or are we hoofing it?
Apr 15, 2020 1:03 pm
"I'll save my walking time for later. I don't think it's that far took less time to fly straight there. Bring Echo that way you can see where you won't get stuck and where you will." Kai muses as he changes into his normal form.
Apr 15, 2020 1:25 pm
Maggie Before checking with the Coffin Nails, you make your way past the old theatre and warehouse, to the neighbourhood on the southwest side. Many people live here, but less and less was you get toward the trees. There are simply more houses than people at this stage in Cartouche's evolution.

You find that the outer homes are empty, unlocked. Those that had locks have been kicked in. The most damage is to the one Kai ripped the floor boards out of. You find some tracks in the mud from the recent rain. Smallish feet, maybe a dozen, and leading into the forest.
Apr 15, 2020 3:56 pm
Tipolei follows the tracks until he hes on the edge of the forest, trying to gather more info on those raiders...
OOC:
added +2 from my Keen Sense of Smell.
Last edited Apr 15, 2020 3:58 pm

Rolls

Survival, wild die - (1d6+2, 1d6+2)

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Apr 15, 2020 4:08 pm
They're dirty, unwashed, but without a sweaty or musky smell. They wear shoes.
Apr 15, 2020 4:42 pm
Chay always happy to jump into Echo asks Who's coming with...? and off he goes, following Tiploei, stopping at the house with the bloody floorboards.
Apr 16, 2020 1:50 am
"I believe we all are, right?" asks Ben. "I won't make you come with, but if we can help this town, we should." As they head off to follow the trail, Ben notes to himself that Cartouche needs some kind of perimeter protection. "I'll need to chat with the Coffin Nails about this. I can't believe there's no sort of defenses for this town.
Apr 16, 2020 12:57 pm
Kyron climbs in the Echo.
Apr 18, 2020 3:35 pm
Tipolei waits to see if everybody is ready, We follow trail and take care of raider now ?
Apr 20, 2020 1:09 pm
Kai in dragon form heads out by way of flight.
Apr 20, 2020 1:26 pm
You navigate your way through the bush, Echo using its radar to find a path that doesn't knock down to many trees, and Kai flying ahead. You get a couple miles this way when the tracks lead you to a small valley.

The valley is pockmarked with shallow caves. A number of oddly shaped people are gathered around small fires, but when the dragon flies overhead, they become a flurry of activity, grabbing weapons and shouting alarm.

Echo and the rest of you are still a few hundred yards back and hasn't been detected yet.

What's your plan?
Apr 20, 2020 1:41 pm
Tipolei go around. Me stay hidden and give back-up when needed. Ben agree ?
Apr 20, 2020 6:27 pm
Hmmm those are funny looking "people". I say we just drive right up into the middle of them. Echo will protect us. Tiploei could be right behind us and Kai can swoop down as we arrive with our guns pointed. Shock and awe should work. Whad'ya think guys?
Apr 21, 2020 1:26 am
"Sounds good, Tip," Ben whispers. Turning to Chay, "That might be a bit dramatic for now. We don't know what we're up against. People huddled around fires and sleeping in caves seems a bit off to me. Kai, what do you see from above? These people seem a bit skittish."
Apr 21, 2020 12:16 pm
Kyron remains ready to help should he be needed.
Apr 21, 2020 12:25 pm
Kai lands amidst the people, "Yall look funny are you not human or just ugly humans..." Kai comments trying to figure things out.
OOC:
Unsure if this invokes dragon fear if they're close enough looking at me.
Apr 21, 2020 12:42 pm
Okaaay, Chay says to Ben, a little disappointed that he can't make a dramatic entrance.
Apr 21, 2020 12:46 pm
The creatures, who are about 3 feet tall and terribly ugly, like their parentage is part bestial, scatter at Kai's landing. Some run into their caves, and some try to climb the cliff. About half overcome their skittishness and clutch their weapons, not ready to provoke the dragon, but ready to fight back.

One steps forward (is pushed from behind by three others), and says, "We is sorry we is ugly," and he bows apologetically, as do the others, keeping an eye on you none the less.
Apr 21, 2020 1:13 pm
"Well okay... you know anyone who lost a lot of blood that way..." Kai states after a bit with an odd shrug and holds his hands apart to show the bloodpool size, "they left like this much and didn't stick around."
Apr 21, 2020 1:18 pm
The chant goes up, with sad shaking of heads: "Dav, Dav, Dav,". The speaker looks up at you, and explains. "Was Dav."
Apr 21, 2020 1:33 pm
OOC:
If Ben has a clear view, what kind of weapons and equipment are visible in the camp? Trying to get a better sense of the level of technology the group is up against.
Apr 21, 2020 1:51 pm
The D-Bees have a complete assortment, from rocks, to chains, sticks, and bows, some slugthrowers and possibly one energy weapon.
Apr 21, 2020 4:25 pm
"Ah where's Dav?" Kai asks, "Oh one sec." he states moving to find the others.

"Hey I found out they're ugly humans from what they said and the floor pool of dried blood was from Dav, I'm going to go meet him." he lets them know before flying back Kai explains before flying back.

"So Dav?" Kai states landing again looking around at various people that might be Dav.
Apr 21, 2020 4:27 pm
Hidden, Tipolei observes the exchange from the tree line, using his weapon's scope when needed. He scans the crowd, looking for anyone showing signs of aggressivity or preparing an attack out of Ben's view (always keeping his nose open to smell any traces of magic....
OOC:
Integrated Multy-Optics Scope (thermal, infrared, night-optics, Aim gives an additionnal +2 to notice or to offset rng penalties, negates illumination penalties, +1 shooting)

Rolls

Stealth, wild die - (1d8, 1d6)

1d8 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (4) = 4

Notice, wild die - (1d6+2, 1d6+2)

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

1d6+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Apr 21, 2020 4:33 pm
Qralloq sent a note to deadpool_qc
Apr 24, 2020 1:48 am
"Dav is dead. We find Dav-killer and kill Dav-killer dead, too!"

The others chant, "Dav-killer, Dav-killer!"

The D-bees are restless, their courage returning, dangerous glints from their eyes and their weapons 'neath whitening knuckles.
Apr 24, 2020 2:17 am
Tipolei messages the team by radio,
Tipolei find other tracks. They go away from town...
Apr 24, 2020 2:29 am
"What kind of tracks, Tip?" Ben asks, while keeping an eye on the suddenly restless D-bees. "Vehicles, human, D-bee? Are there a lot of them?"
Apr 24, 2020 12:52 pm
"So where is Dav?" Kai states again his front claw scratching the ground.

I thought I had trouble focusing...
Apr 24, 2020 1:19 pm
"Dead. Gone." The dbees are looking ready to act.
Apr 24, 2020 1:23 pm
Chay taps Echo's steering wheel and asks while trying to hide his impatience, So should I try the slow approach and see how they react or should we stay put and see what info Kai gets.
Apr 24, 2020 1:24 pm
OOC:
What can I tell of the tracks I see ?
@Team: You can assume I relayed all info I found here.

Rolls

Survival, wild die - (1d6+2, 1d6+2)

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Apr 24, 2020 2:43 pm
To Tipolei it looks like this whole group of dbees came to this box canyon from somewhere to the south. A few tracks go back the other way, but not nearly as many.
Apr 24, 2020 2:43 pm
"Okay so you lost the body too? Also what's this killer look like?" Kai asks wondering if all ugly humans are like this or if he's just too advanced for his age.
Apr 24, 2020 2:46 pm
Are any of the other members of the team visible?
Apr 24, 2020 3:58 pm
OOC:
Not Tipolei...
Apr 25, 2020 2:24 am
OOC:
Ben will be visible.
Apr 25, 2020 2:37 am
"Like him!" The dbee says, pointing at Ben. "With red hair!"
Apr 25, 2020 11:24 am
Kyron is in the passenger seat in Echo.
Apr 26, 2020 2:53 am
Hearing the answer, and being implicated in the response, Ben is visibly confused, but his alarm recedes a bit when he hears the, " but with red hair."
Apr 27, 2020 11:42 am
"Okay I guess I have someone to look for... unless you have something from him." Kai states once done he'll move over to the rest, "So the ugly humans found out one of their people that left the pool of blood was Dav, and they were killed by a not ugly human with red hair, so someone taller then them with red hair and something to put a hole in a person with that would make a lot of blood leak out."
Apr 29, 2020 6:21 pm
As Kai moves off the D-Bees grab their stuff and skedaddle, moving quickly along the older path to the south, away from Cartouche.

They pass relatively near Tipolei but are concentrating so much on the dragon and then Echo when they see it, that they don't spot him hiding.
Apr 30, 2020 12:27 pm
"Hmmmm interesting beings. I would normally say they seem skitish but then Dragons tend to make people that way." Still he took some pictures to add to the Legions information.
May 1, 2020 2:06 am
"Shall we proceed down the other path then, or continue after these other D-bees quietly?" Ben asks. Watching the smallish beings wander away, Ben suggests the other path might be for the best. "I think we should examine the alternative path. It might not be as fresh, but I have a hard time believing these small drifters have been giving Cartouche much trouble. Agreed?"
May 1, 2020 2:59 am
Tipolei agree with Ben.
Last edited May 1, 2020 2:59 am
May 1, 2020 11:19 am
"I agree also, take the older path."
May 1, 2020 11:46 am
Yeah, sure seems like they wouldn't be much trouble. I agree we should follow the other path.
May 1, 2020 12:05 pm
"I don't like walking..." Kai explains before jumping up into the sky to travel ahead of the rest in the direction they're searching.
May 1, 2020 12:15 pm
To clarify, it appears that these D-Bees came to this valley from the south. They have been staging raids into Cartouche, scrounging what they can. They have run into some resistance, which lead to at least one of their own dying, and they may have carried the body back. The townsfolk did not mention any such fight explicitly, only that they don't think any of the townsfolk had yet been harmed.

The DBees do not look harmless. They are fierce and predatory but a dragon is a tough nut to crack.
Quote:
The story as it comes out is that, just after you left, they sent word to Castle Refuge that a series of raids had occurred again. These has happened before, but some application of firepower by the Coffin Nails had ended the threat. The beastmen were driven off.

Now they're back, attacking the outer homes and raiding for food or supplies. So far, no one has been harmed that they know of, but they're pushing further into Cartouche.
They're now fleeing back to the south on the original path, past where Tipolei is hiding. Following the other path means following them.
May 1, 2020 1:36 pm
OOC:
If they are the ones that raided cartouche, then I say we follow them.
Last edited May 1, 2020 1:36 pm
May 7, 2020 12:47 am
You follow the D-Bees and they travel for a long time. They're certain they are being followed, as even care didn't keep a dragon or Mountaineer ATV from being noticed behind them.

The rush and slow, tied, then rush again. When they arrive at their destination, they are pretty worn out.

However, you've found a massive community of these D-Bees. Hundreds of them. The alarm goes up and they begin setting up their defense / counter assault.

What do you do?
May 7, 2020 1:26 am
Looking at his friends, Tipolei go try talk. Maybe they no be scare because Tipolei smaller than Kai. And if they attack, they do no damage on Tipolei... Tipolei smiles at Ana, Don't worry, they can't hurt Tipolei. Me got good armor.
Tipolei walks out to the db's, arms open and hands empty, until he is far enough to speak to them without raising his voice.
OOC:
I'll wait to see what happens before starting the conversation....
Toughness: 21(7), MDC Armor. Not using my shield and not dodging anything. Tipolei doesn't want a shot meant for him pass and hit his friends...
Last edited May 7, 2020 1:28 am
May 7, 2020 2:28 am
"That's a noble gesture, and perhaps they'll respond well to you," Ben says to Tip. "However, it might be worth noting that we've "shooed" the dragon away. Perhaps that will calm them down. We'll cover you."
May 7, 2020 4:19 pm
Uh I don't think we can fight hundreds of these D-Bees alone. Should we go back and get help or I can call on my radio. Unless our fearless dragon wins the day that is.
May 8, 2020 3:58 am
"I'm not sure we need to fight them, but we do need more information," Ben says. "Perhaps we could spy on them as well, rather than sending Tip. I'm open for ideas, but we can't just ignore this settlement."
May 9, 2020 2:37 pm
That's not a bad idea Ben. A spy might give us the information we need. I would offer but you need a pilot for Echo. I can be stealthy if I need to be. I just have a short attention span. Yeah, no, I'm not the person for the job. Chay gives a little snicker after talking himself out of the idea.
Last edited May 12, 2020 7:39 pm
May 9, 2020 7:36 pm
"I can turn invisible as well as have spells of disguise. I could go with Tip."
May 9, 2020 10:24 pm
Ok, but you stay behind. Tipolei no want you get hurt...
May 10, 2020 3:13 am
"Good plan," says Ben."I'm ready when you are."
May 10, 2020 12:19 pm
Kyron nods, "You got it Tip !"

Will invis stealth along with Tipolei.
May 17, 2020 1:54 am
Tipolei leads the way to the camp. When he arrives, perhaps with Kyron invisibly at hand, they are ready. Crouched behind a defensive wall, scores of arrows and rifles are pointed at him.

"You no come closer!" the challenge comes out.
May 17, 2020 2:15 am
Ben readies himself to rush in a grab Tip in case things go south.
OOC:
May I ready Speed, in case I Ben to go and grab Tip?
May 17, 2020 2:20 am
Chay climbs atop Echo, ready and waiting.
May 17, 2020 2:22 am
Phil_Ozzy_Fer says:
Ben readies himself to rush in a grab Tip in case things go south.
OOC:
May I ready Speed, in case I Ben to go and grab Tip?
Sounds good to me
May 17, 2020 1:39 pm
Prepares an armor spell to help protect tip if needed.
May 22, 2020 2:52 am
OOC:
bump for Tipolei - your move
May 22, 2020 3:26 am
Tipolei raises his empty hands, Tipolei just want speak. Me want understand what happened at village...
May 22, 2020 3:41 am
They consult, the leader of the smaller camp and that leader of this larger camp.

"Dav killed."

Clearly a bright bunch.
May 22, 2020 1:14 pm
Tipolei slowly takes another step, Tipolei kow Dav dead. Me sorry for that. Me want to know, you know who killed Dav ? Why Dav was at village ?
May 22, 2020 1:28 pm
They crowd up against the wall, anxious, menacing.

"Dav killed because we hungry!" A mighty roar comes up from the cannibal army.
OOC:
I'd ask for initiative, but nah!
Dozens of bullets, arrows, even a few rocks pelt into Tipolei. Which isn't really threatening.

What do you do?
May 22, 2020 2:55 pm
Tipolei continiues speaker, maybe a little louder, as if nothing was happenning. Except he's trying to take as much space as possible to make sure no stray bullet or arrow hits his friends... So you all killed Dav? To eat him? That not be nice!! Tipolei waits a few seconds to see if they'll stop when they realize they are doing no damage, and also he doesn't want to charge leaving Kyron unprotected behind him...
Last edited May 22, 2020 2:56 pm
May 22, 2020 4:06 pm
"Tear him apart!" the leader yells, heedless of the juicers resistances so far.

The crowd leaps over the barricade and swarms toward Tipolei.
May 22, 2020 5:01 pm
Kai swoops down buffeting the area with wind as he pulls up to hover over the ground and roars.

"Use your words or I won't either."
OOC:
I'm assuming no dragon landing area besides parking my but where ever which might squish people.
May 22, 2020 5:23 pm
Time to blow 'em up! Chay already in place on Echo figures this will be the last of their courage ...if any are left that is.

Rolls

shooting - (1d10, RA)

(4) = 4

shooting - (1d10, RA)

(6) = 6

wild - (1d6, RA)

(2) = 2

wild - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

dmg - (10d6, RA)

(22536554666414) = 59

dmg - (10d6, RA)

(112121316363) = 30

May 23, 2020 2:15 am
Ben rushes in at top speed, armor up, and begins to push Tip back behind him and away. (No sword yet.)
May 24, 2020 11:01 am
Armors up Tipoli, Ben and himself.

Woo Hoo got a raise !
This is mega armor
Last edited May 24, 2020 11:02 am

Rolls

Spellcasting 1d10,Wild Die 1d6 - (1d10, 1d6)

1d10 : (9) = 9

1d6 : (5) = 5

May 24, 2020 12:07 pm
Chay launches two rockets into the barricade as they rush Tipolei. The carnage is immediate and devastating. Kai hovering in the area is buffeted by a gore tinged shock wave. When the smoke clears, the D-Bees advance has stopped and while their numbers have basically not been affected, dozens are dead and their morale is severely affected. Those near the dragon are also cowed.

The leader looks around and says, "You no take candle!" But his followers are not moved by the powerful mantra.
May 24, 2020 1:24 pm
Pushing Ben aside, Tipolei takes a few steps foward...
Tipolei don't care about candle! Me just want you to leave village allone !!
May 24, 2020 1:32 pm
The coalbald leader points at Tipolei, and yells, "We leave! Go other way. Find food there. We no go town again!"

What do the rest of you do?
May 24, 2020 5:06 pm
Tipolei waits a few seconds before speaking, to make sure his team is ok with what he'll say...

If you go and no come back, if you leave village alone, we let you leave, we let you live...
OOC:
If anybody wants to act before I speak, its ok, I'll edit my text...
Last edited May 24, 2020 5:07 pm
May 24, 2020 8:59 pm
"Tip, if you have a clever idea to smooth things over, do it now. Otherwsie, we need to get out of here,"]
Ben says.
May 24, 2020 9:40 pm
They won't be back, they won't bother the town again. I think we made a BIG enough impression on them.

Chay pats the missile launcher and snickers, pleased at how things turned out.
May 26, 2020 3:58 am
Let's have Tipolei roll Intimidation. See what happens.
May 26, 2020 11:48 am
OOC:
Don't know if I have any modifiers from my size or the fact that none of their weapons damaged me, so I'll let you take care of that...
Last edited May 26, 2020 11:48 am

Rolls

intimidation, wild die - (1d4, 1d6, RA)

1d4 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (3) = 3

May 26, 2020 12:40 pm
OOC:
Opposed by Spirit
The coalbalds grab their things and begin to funnel south (away from Cartouche). This is no ordinary flight, but a panicking, trampling, screaming riot of ruining for their very lives. The coalbald leader stabs calmly in the middle attempting to maintain calm and composure, much like conducting a symphony in a burning building.

When he's the last one standing, he looks around, straightens his tunic, says, "Right then," and flees at full tilt.

Rolls

Spirit - (1d6-2)

(2) - 2 = 0

May 26, 2020 1:26 pm
"Anyone know what he meant about a stealable candle? Is it shiny?" Kai asks after landing.
May 26, 2020 1:47 pm
OOC:
Oh, that was important.


Notice checks from everyone please.
May 26, 2020 2:43 pm
What about a candle? Is it a threat or a boon to us I wonder?

Rolls

notice + danger sense - (1d8-2, RA)

(7) - 2 = 5

wild - (1d6-2, RA)

(3) - 2 = 1

May 26, 2020 6:39 pm
OOC:
Rolls

Update: Should the Danger Sense give a +2? D=
Last edited May 26, 2020 6:39 pm

Rolls

Notice - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

May 26, 2020 6:54 pm
OOC:
The effect of Danger Sense, if successful, will prevent an enemy from getting 'The Drop' on you. When you make a danger sense roll you are 'on hold' when the danger presents itself, meaning you may act first automatically in the surprise round. It's also a roll you can make that completely ignores things like your enemy's stealth ability (it's a flat notice roll (at -2) not an opposed roll)
May 26, 2020 7:03 pm
OOC:
+2 from smell or hearing ? Psychic sense ?+2

Rolls

notice, wild die - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (64) = 10

1d6 : (3) = 3

May 26, 2020 7:38 pm
This isn't about danger, or stealth, or small or hearing or psychic, but Tipolei succeeds with a raise, so:
[ +- ] For Tipolei's eyes only
May 30, 2020 2:03 am
Observing...

Rolls

Notice - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Wild - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Jun 1, 2020 12:30 pm
So Tipolei had seen that the DBees have a red-headed human woman captive as they make there flight from the area. Let's assume he has passed this on to the rest of you.

Did you want to just make sure they leave, or did you want to do something else?
Jun 1, 2020 1:48 pm
"Oh I'll go get the lady then..." Kai explains and flies away to snatch a lady up.
Jun 1, 2020 1:54 pm
OOC:
Sorry for the late answer... But yes I would have passed on the info anyway !
She was bound, I think we must help her...
Last edited Jun 1, 2020 1:55 pm
Jun 1, 2020 2:58 pm
Kyron throws his arms in front of him when the rockets explode.

"Hell...candle...what candle ?" He says to himself.
Jun 2, 2020 2:13 am
"We need to save that person," Ben says. "I can't imagine they're here accidentally. I'm ready to lead this charge, but I'll need a little cover. I don't believe that they're as poorly armed as they appear to be. Something just seems off to me. Anyone coming with me? Can Echo lay down some cover to scare these things a bit?"
Jun 2, 2020 2:50 am
As Ben readies the rescue operation, Kai ballyhooes and bellyflops into the throng. Screams and gunfire and the twang of arrows erupt, but half of them panic and flee. The dragon snatches something and leaps into and over the mob, gliding low almost within reach. He breaks free of the crowd, clutching the red haired woman who had multiple arrows sticking out of her.

And is pissed.
Jun 2, 2020 11:46 am
"Oh... I guess I should do something about those..." Kai states after he notices and tries to triage some first aid, "Grandpa always said be nice to the ladies... he did look weird and laugh creepy afterwards so I don't get the joke."
OOC:
Is there any penalties to heal?

Rolls

If Not Healing with Healer Edge - (1d4+2, RA)

(2) + 2 = 4

Wild - (1d6+2, RA)

(3) + 2 = 5

Jun 2, 2020 11:59 am
Chay fires a few missiles over the heads of the crowd, making sure to avoid Kai and the red haired captive.
Jun 2, 2020 12:21 pm
"They took candle!"
"You no take candle!"
"WE TAKE CANDLE!
We no take candle!"


The DBees grumble and moan and tear their hair but they quickly give up and flee for their lives.
Jun 2, 2020 12:23 pm
The woman tries to roll away Kai's claws despite her being bound and gagged. She accepts his healing, although her feisty nature results in a few glares and vehement mumbles through the cloth wrapped over her mouth.
Jun 2, 2020 12:27 pm
Kai lands by the others and sits the lady down and unties her gag and rope bindings, "I guess this is Ms. Candle. Lady this is everyone..." Kai explains and nods since everything is done now.

Nailed it... Kai thinks to himself nodding at his own accomplishment.
Jun 2, 2020 1:18 pm
She looks about wide eyed, and more than a little angry. She points a finger at Kai's snout. And chews on words unsaid, of the rude variety. She lowers her hand and then gives Kai one last glare. She smoothes her hair revealing the tips of pointed ears.

"I be Candle, as the little one says. Thank you for rescuing me. They wouldn't have eaten me, they needed my powers, but twas no fate I'd wish upon ye."

She has a lilting celtic voice, but not hard to understand.

"Now, tell me your names proper, and no trrrickery. I've seen the likes of ye beforrre. Then, I've a task to set before ye, if ye be any friend to life."

Feisty.
Jun 2, 2020 1:42 pm
"Anyone notice she talks funny?" Kai asks the rest before looking at the lady, "I'm Kai and I'm 7 months old." He belts out with a puffing out of his chest, "I don't have a friend named Life." he adds, "Wait are any of you called Life? I forgot most of your names."
Jun 2, 2020 1:51 pm
Woo Ha! We showed 'em, Chay hollers as he jumps off the top of Echo with a wide smile and a wipe of his brow. Nice to meet ya Ms Candle. You caused quite a fuss it seems.
Jun 2, 2020 1:54 pm
She nods at Chay, and raises an eyebrow at him, fist on her hip, toe tapping, as if waiting for something.
Jun 2, 2020 2:19 pm
"That's Drivey Guy." Kai explains before pointing at the rest "Mr Big Dog, Silent Lady that talks with her hands, Talky Old Guy, and Magic Guy."
Jun 2, 2020 2:31 pm
She looks at the dragon. "You could help by lending me some of your magic. Do you mind? Just a little?"

She's suddenly very sweet, reaches tentatively for Kai's cheek, waiting for permission.
Jun 2, 2020 3:03 pm
"Grandpa said when angry woman ask nice for something suddenly they will likely try and twist you by the balls... I don't have balls to twist... at least I don't think..." Kai states and moves away to check, "I wonder what are balls..." he mutters looking around himself.
Jun 2, 2020 3:34 pm
She harumphs prettily. "I can heal my own wounds, and not with clumsy bandages, but the coalbalds kept me drained of magic. I have nothing left. Please, these arrow wounds really hurt. You're such a big and strong dragon. Won't you help me?"
Jun 2, 2020 3:44 pm
Me Tipolei, take mine, me have magic energy but don't use... Tipolei goes near the lady and takes a knee to be closer...
Jun 2, 2020 4:18 pm
She looks at the huge dog soldier and then smiles at him. She holds out a hand toward him, shimmering waves of power flowing from Tipolei to her. It shudders through her, her wounds closing. Palpable relief washes over her face.

"Oh my, thank you. You have a lot of life energy, big man."
OOC:
She siphoned 4/6 of Tipolei's PPE. He will recover them at one per hour. He suffers no effects for having donated any or all.
Jun 3, 2020 6:24 pm
"Ahem," says Ben looking slightly annoyed. "I think the introductions can be sorted later. We are technically still on a battlefield, and while its nice to meet Ms. Candle, I'd like to leave the premises for a safer environment. Are you from around here, Ms. Candle? Is there someplace we can help you get back to?"
Jun 4, 2020 12:38 am
OOC:
Are they still attacking or did they flee from us ?
Last edited Jun 4, 2020 12:38 am
Jun 4, 2020 12:48 am
They are fleeing, hungry but outmatched.
Jun 4, 2020 12:50 am
To Ben, she replies, "I'm from farther west. I was captured when the coalbalds took out our village. From Vantage?"
Jun 4, 2020 12:55 am
Looking to Ben, You speak with Lady, Tipolei make sure they flee far... And Tipolei runs towards them to make sure they continue fleeing and to note in what direction in case the information is useful later...
OOC:
Is coalbalds = kobolds ?
Jun 4, 2020 1:26 am
[ +- ] You no take candle
Jun 4, 2020 2:01 am
OOC:
LOL Priceless !!! Didn't get it at first since I haven't played Wow for so many years !!!
Jun 4, 2020 12:09 pm
Kyron, is my name Candle, what sort of mage might you be ?"
Jun 4, 2020 12:53 pm
"I'm a Mystic," she corrects, chin up defiantly. "Do you know the way to the nearest town?"
Jun 4, 2020 8:03 pm
"Yes, we do know the way to the nearest town," says Ben. Internally, he's a bit suspicious of her presence here, and how she ended up a prisoner of the coalbolds. "Chay, is there room in Echo for one more?"
Jun 5, 2020 11:30 am
Kai picks up all the arrows, "If you case trouble in the area I'll put these back in and that seems complicated..." he warns.
Jun 5, 2020 12:12 pm
"Ach. Held by cabbage, rescued by imbeciles. My luck is steady, for that."

She happily accepts the offer of a ride.

Tipolei surveying the previously occupied area, notices that the coalbalds dragged their dead away. There is a far bit of litter left, from biological waste to broken items, to things like chairs and a few tents that they left behind. The DBees themselves are making time fast toward the south. A trail of litter and trampled ground should make them easy to follow for a weeks.
OOC:
Did we want to skip ahead back to town or did you have any further investigating you wanted to do?
Jun 5, 2020 12:40 pm
OOC:
No more investigating from me, just wanted to be sure they were leaving...
Last edited Jun 5, 2020 1:24 pm
Jun 5, 2020 12:56 pm
Sure there is Ben, as long as she doesn't mind sitting up there with the firepower. Er... on second thoughts, maybe one of us should sit up there and she can sit safely with us below.
Last edited Jun 5, 2020 12:56 pm
Jun 5, 2020 1:26 pm
Suddenly, Tipolei's face brightens up, Tipolei go on top ! Wind feel good in face ! And he hurries outside...
Jun 7, 2020 1:50 am
"Thanks, Tip," Ben says as people begin taking there seats. "We can look around a bit more if you'd like, but I suspect it's maybe not the best for the moment. Perhaps we could get back to town, and re-group, as well as let the Coffin Nails know what's happening out here. Maybe they've got some intel for us. Sound good?"
Jun 8, 2020 2:56 am
You scout around and eventually return to Cartouche without trouble. Candle is exhausted and tired and just plain bitchy, but she suggests you talk to the Coffin Nails sooner rather than later, so maybe she'll be allowed to sleep all the following day.

You show up at the bar that the Coffin Nails keep (in a skidding spray of gravel, which earns Chay a squeak from the Mystic). You all climb out (or land) and can go inside. They offer you a selection of their apple based drinks, and ask for the news.

"Sort out those mysterious squatters?"
Jun 8, 2020 11:46 am
"well I found a piece of flooring with a lot of blood that lead to finding some ugly humans in the forest and they had a candle lady tied up they left but I didn't think they wanted to since I took her... I'm unsure if she's a ball buster yet or if I have balls..." Kai explains giving out the big picture rundown from his point of view.
Jun 8, 2020 12:46 pm
Chay enjoying yet another dramatic entrance, hops out of the driver's seat and enters the bar with the group. Listening to Kai's succinct description of the past events he adds, What he said, smiling at Kai and snickering. That pretty much sums it up.
Jun 8, 2020 1:23 pm
Singer, particle rifle strapped across her back rocks on her one leg and says, "I thought dragons were supposed to be wise. Maybe when they get bigger? How big before you find your wisdom, little one?"

Bully Welch says, "Pretty effin big."

They laugh, but it isn't mean spirited laughter, more call it, professional rivalry.

"Danny Doom, miss Candle," he says timidly, obviously smitten with the new person. He steps back, unsure.

The others laugh at him, too, and introductions go around as the apple drinks go down.
Jun 8, 2020 1:59 pm
"Maybe I'll figure it out by the time I'm 7 months old.." Kai mused before wondering off to relax outside in his normal form.
Jun 8, 2020 2:13 pm
"Did he say seven months old? That can't be right?" Shrugs accompany the proclamation.

They'll all for now details, a blow by blow recap of you're willing to provide it, and they'll cheer on the exciting bits. People love good stories. People in bars more than most.
Jun 10, 2020 3:20 am
"in a very abridged, and perhaps more literal then needed version of events, yes, that's pretty much what happened," says Ben confirming Kai story. "However, I'm curious about the fact that they seemed comfortable with eating people, and were camped just outside town. Did any patrols see them?"
Jun 10, 2020 4:17 am
They shake their heads. Danny explains, "No, we hadn't tracked them down yet. Truth was, they hadn't caused any real mischief, although we wanted to make sure they didn't start."
OOC:
They were a few miles outside of town.
Jun 10, 2020 4:19 am
"Cannibals indeed. They were close to bringing the whole tribe. They were going to attack in the night, capture everyone o ye for their cook pots. Maybe another week, then," she makes a squerching noise with her cheek.
Jun 10, 2020 2:34 pm
"Mostly because some readhead killed one of their kind... Wait was that you?" Kai states snaking his head in and stares and Candle.
Jun 10, 2020 7:16 pm
"Candle, you know for certain that there are even more of those beings on the way, and enough to comfortably capture the entire town? If so, how do you know?" Ben asks. He awaits his response patiently. "We probably need a better perimeter patrol to keep an eye on things out here. Castle Refuge may help out if things get bad, but it probably isn't going to be an instantaneous response. Better to assume we're on our own. Do you think you have enough people to make sure nothing is able to sneak up on the citizens?"
Jun 10, 2020 7:28 pm
Candle looks grumpy at Kai's observation. She says nothing.

To Ben, she says, "You saw them all. They're armed and dangerous, but maybe if everyone in this town has armor and weapons like you have, they'll be safe. The Coalbalds didn't think that was the case, and are planning to attack. Or were. I don't know now, you gave them a beating they won't forget."
Jun 11, 2020 1:25 am
That we did, Chay says to Candle, wide grin beaming at her. At this point Chay is no longer shy about his appearance and rarely uses his kerchief anymore. He is a hero now after-all.
Jun 11, 2020 4:05 pm
"Oi, Are you the one that killed Dav and got them riled up so they'd attack the town? It's a simple question Lady." Kai states clearly from outside standing up blocking out any sunlight from outside Standing up fully before shoving his head all the way in.
Jun 11, 2020 4:18 pm
The Coffin Nails look at the dragon with renewed respect.

Candle squirms. "Alright, fine, I was squatting in this town. They found me when they were looting, I killed one of them and bloodied the others. They grabbed me and took me back to their camp, then sent me to their big camp. Are you happy?"
Jun 11, 2020 4:49 pm
"No... because you could have gotten people in this town killed. I'm unsure what everyone wants to do but I think My grandpa would say 'Ye shuna dun dat Brat, You're on TIMEOUT.'" he explains blinking slowly and flares his nostrils hitting everyone with a rather hot uppity young dragon nose breath, "Also someone hit her in the back of the head for the full effect.". Kai states and stares.
Jun 12, 2020 4:02 am
Candle crosses her arms and gives the room The Look, as if daring you to smack her in the back of the head.

Singer gestures for her to sit down, and says, "Before anyone gets to the smacking, why don't you tell us your story."

Candle sits then stabs and pours herself an apple brandy, then sits again.

"My town was attacked. I ran. But it wasn't attacked by the Coalbalds, like I said. I think it was the Xiticix. If you've never seen their destructive potential, count yourself blessed. If they come here, you'll run too."
Jun 12, 2020 12:11 pm
The what? The Zit ...e.... six? Who the heck are they? Chay not at all put off by Kai's threat of smacking, knew it to be just bluster, and awaited further explanation.
Jun 12, 2020 12:20 pm
Candle looks at Chay with disbelief. "They're the end of all life!"

Danny speaks up. "The insectoid race called the Xiticix is one of the great dangers to all other beings in the world. Some believe them to be the greatest danger to life and civilization the world has ever known, possibly fulfilling a rather famous Doomsday Prophecy—potentially naming them the Seventh Demon and the Fourth Danger. They mostly live up north, but occasionally send scouts very far to establish colonies. If they've attacked a town nearby, everyone is in grave and imminent danger."
Jun 12, 2020 12:38 pm
"What they taste like?"
Jun 12, 2020 12:48 pm
"Dragon," Candle smirks without missing a beat.
Jun 12, 2020 1:02 pm
"How would you know, you're a scaredy cat." Kai states resting his head on the ground muttering about they might be crunchy, but crunchy spicy, crunchy salty, or crunchy sweet self discussions seems to cause him to ponder.
Jun 12, 2020 1:07 pm
She replies quietly, "No, I'm not. Anyone would run." She looks miserable as if she doesn't believe her own characterization.
Jun 12, 2020 3:28 pm
Ok Kai let's quit the foollin' around for a minute huh? Chay turns to the girl, no semblance of play in his posture now.

Do they have any weaknesses that you know of? Like... what do they eat.... uh...other than us?
Jun 12, 2020 4:26 pm
"No, I don't know. They destroy everything, even change the land around their hives. I didn't stay long enough to write a freakin book."
Jun 12, 2020 4:41 pm
Tipolei say we go see. If problem to big, we ask help.
Jun 15, 2020 3:05 am
"Xiticix?" Ben says. His eyebrows raise at the word, and he seems genuinely surprised."That's a problem, and not a small one. Right, we need to check this out, and be ready to notify Castle Refuge if it's true. When are we leaving? And Candle, you'll be joining us, I believe."
Jun 15, 2020 3:34 am
"Me? Why? Is it because you don't trust redheads?"
Jun 16, 2020 2:02 am
"We don't know where we're going, or anything about the place. You do," says Ben flatly. "Why wouldn't you come with?" There's space in our transport, or maybe you could fly with Kai. You're choice. Do you have a preference?
Jun 16, 2020 2:20 am
Before Candle has a chance to choose, Chay jumps in and mentions how much people like to ride up top on Echo, with the big guns! You'd love it! There's room.
Jun 16, 2020 4:19 am
She takes some convincing. Going TOWARD the apocalyptic insect swarm seems counter to the laws of men and gods, but the sturdiness of Echo wins her over, not riding on the grumpy dragon.
Jun 21, 2020 2:54 am
OOC:
Was there anything anyone else wanted to do in Cartouche?
Jun 23, 2020 1:52 pm
No, Chay is good.
Jun 23, 2020 4:33 pm
Tipolei is ready to go !
Jun 23, 2020 7:00 pm
Ana has just been sleeping in the Echo, recent events having tired her out more than she expected.
Jun 25, 2020 3:31 am
The Coffin Nails agree to send a message by the most rapid donkey they have to Castle Refuge. The threat is dire and none take it less than deadly serious.

You rest in your hotel that night, and wake to a waffle heavy breakfast. Candle has to be cajoled from her bed, having slept mostly tied to things for the past few days.

You pack up Echo with food to spare for a couple days, Chay reviews what maps and folklore there is about heading to the town where the uncertain appears to have started, and you set off.
OOC:
Anything you want to do before facing the hive?
Jun 25, 2020 5:13 pm
Chay is ready to head to town but is moving slowly. He ate way too many waffles and is now regretting his eyes being bigger than his stomach.
Jun 26, 2020 3:12 am
"As long as we've got our basic supplies, then let's go. I'll meet you all at Echo," says Ben to the others as they let their meal digest.
OOC:
I'm good with letting there be a consensus. When the others are ready, Ben is ready. We can have Candle brief us en route.
Jun 26, 2020 3:35 am
Tipolei will ask Chay if he can rig a secure seat on top of Echo. That way he can feel the wind on his face, smell the air and have a chance to shoot any enemies with his trusted juicer rifle...
Jun 26, 2020 12:31 pm
Chay's eyes light up. Any chance to tinker with Echo is a good time. I'm sure I can dig up some parts in my bottomless tool box to make you something suitable Tip.
Jun 28, 2020 5:58 pm
You cross the countryside, following ancient roads and fording small rivers where you have to. Candle sleeps as much as she can, her perpetual distrust easing and at one point is sleeping with her head on Ben's lap. When she wakes, her fiery temper years again, but it doesn't last long.

No one really knows these lands. The rifts have made strange what was once minutely mapped, and strange edifices rise, and deep chasms fall, as recent and ancient horrors reshaped the land. Candle, having fled this way, if any of her stories are true, does not know the ways that Echo might traverse, so you are left to B making it up.

Tipolei and Kai watch from above, the former scrapped to the roof like the crows nest of a sailing ship, the latest with periodic flights before his long naps in the cargo hold. No one, or nothing, gives you pause or hinders you.

After three days, you've been retracing your way along forested ravines, finding ways past undesirable terrain, when Candle let's you know she recognizes the area.

"There. That split hill top. The town is on the west side of that." She can tell you little about the hive itself, having fled before it was fully established.
Jun 28, 2020 9:43 pm
Chay stops Echo and looks at his passengers. Well, looks like it's time for a plan. Candle, can you give us some more details about the place? He taps the roof to let the others know to come down and join the meeting.
Jun 29, 2020 2:18 am
"Also, how did you get to this place?" Ben asks, trying to look friendlier than he was earlier.
Jun 29, 2020 12:40 pm
"Also could anyone else be alive or is everyone dead or eaten?"
Jun 29, 2020 1:20 pm
Candle shrugs, her distress growing now that the hive is so close. "They destroy everything, kill everyone, even the plants. The very ground transforms around them. I don't know how much progress they've made, but the town is a circle in a small bowl in between three hills. The important people lived higher on the hill slopes. There are three main valleys in, two follow the Radiant River, and one had a logging road up through the woods."

She points to the south of the cleft-top hill. "The logging road would be on that side, and the woods will give us height and cover to get a better look."
Jun 29, 2020 6:09 pm
"That sounds like some kind of terraforming operation," Ben says. "We'd have to assume that if they can transform the environment large scale then they're probably most sophisticated that the low-tech assailants that we left behind. We may need to start scouting around to get a better sense of what's out here."
Jun 29, 2020 9:25 pm
Some of Chay's bluster dissipates on hearing Candle's description of the hive. He nervously pinches at his kerchief as he listens.

Scouting carefully, yep.
Jun 30, 2020 12:55 pm
"Ok." Kai shambles out the back and takes to the skies to have a look around but stops and yells back in.

"Someone should make me a necklace with a camera to see what I'm seeing later." he states before closing the back exit with his tail and taking to the skies.

I guess I get wiser every week... he thinks to himself with a tooth grin.
Jun 30, 2020 1:21 pm
Is Kai going to be loud and obvious, or sneaky and ninja dragon, or, you know, fly casual?

Maybe toss a roll in that makes sense.
Jun 30, 2020 6:08 pm
OOC:
Kai has no idea what ninja dragon would be like, flying casual and looking around oblivious to what it would mean if people spot him.

Rolls

Notice? - (1d6, RA)

(63) = 9

Wild? - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Jul 5, 2020 3:05 am
The dragon doesn't have to fly to high manor he sees begging the hill to the town. The center had been cleared, a large misshapen termites mound formed in the center, constructed from material from the town.

On the mound, insects, scale making it difficult but Kai estimates them to be people sized, come in and out looking for all the word like a construction crew and assorted servants.

In the town, larger insects slowly tear down homes and buildings, breaking the material into a mulch like paste before smaller insects carry the goo to the mound.

A number of aerial scouts buzz about and they spot Kai. Three of them move to rapidly intercept.
Jul 6, 2020 1:24 pm
Kai flies to the flying bugs and if they don't act polite he will try and find out if they taste good.
Jul 6, 2020 1:48 pm
I hope Kai will be ok? These bugs make me nervous.
Jul 6, 2020 1:50 pm
[I think he'll be okay]

Ana showed her device to Chay with a gentle smile
Jul 6, 2020 3:35 pm
Tipolei give back-up if Kai need... and he sits beside his new bench, using it to stabilize his rifle and take aim on the bugs, waiting to see what happens before opening fire...
Jul 7, 2020 2:32 am
Ben pulls out his gun, and preps to begin firing if combat is engaged. ""Shit, spotted already, he says. "This isn't going to be like the last little dust-up he says to the others. Prepare for something a little bit more hostile. He thinks for a moment, and realizes that this could very well require more firepower than they can manage on their own. Chay, do you think you can record Kai's audio when he intercepts those creatures?
Jul 7, 2020 3:32 am
The Xiticix rush toward Kai, but one arrives ahead of the others.

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
4 of Spades
9 of Spades
Jul 7, 2020 3:36 am
As the creature gets close, Kai notes that it is carrying weapons, including a spear and swords. He also understand that it has a pulse rifle when it fires at him from 160 paces away.

He misses handily, the powerful energy beam going well wide.

Kai is up.

Rolls

Shooting, long range - (1d10-4)

(2) - 4 = -2

Jul 7, 2020 12:13 pm
"That's not very nice..." Kai chides before he inhales breathing out a gout of flame after barreling down on his aggressor.
OOC:
Flight movement of 12" and short range of 12" is hopefully close enough. I think he's in fear range also when I get close to be seen well. They have 2d6 fire damage if round until doused out if that hits starting next round.
Last edited Jul 7, 2020 12:39 pm

Rolls

Fire Spitting - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(65) = 11

If that hits with a raise - (5d6, RA)

(465351) = 24

Jul 7, 2020 12:51 pm
Wow, great damage. Unfortunately...

It's 160 away. Moving 12 gets you to 148. Long range is generally 4x short, so only 48. So you're 100 paces outside of long range of your breath weapon.

Now I described it as 160 paces. A movement unit of Pace is described as about two yards, which is about two human paces. But even if I call the range 80 instead, you're still 20 short. You can run for a -2 to your attack, but that will only add a non-exploding 1d12. Even then, you're short of maximum range.

Would you like to try something else instead?
Jul 7, 2020 1:42 pm
OOC:
Could I use the flame as a distraction for moving towards them since flight is 3d? I'll take the higher sky when they're looking at the flame type of thing.
Jul 7, 2020 1:45 pm
Excellent idea. Make a Stealth roll.
Jul 7, 2020 3:26 pm
OOC:
Rolls

Rolls

You can see me cus I sneakin - (1d6, RA)

(665) = 17

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Jul 7, 2020 3:33 pm
OOC:
at what range are they from us ? Tipolei can shoot at 480 at extreme range...
Last edited Jul 7, 2020 3:34 pm
Jul 7, 2020 3:37 pm
Kai blasts fire in a huge cone in retaliation from the weapon fire. From behind, you can see him flap upwards into the sky, turning his wings and hiding behind the lingering flame cloud as he rises rapidly on the super heated air.

The Xiticix warrior looks about, unsure where his target went.

Kai soars up higher than it's looking, at least for now.
Jul 7, 2020 3:38 pm
deadpool_qc says:
OOC:
at what range are they from us ? Tipolei can shoot at 480 at extreme range...
Let's call it 300 range units.

I'll shuffle everybody into initiative next round.
Jul 8, 2020 2:27 am
"That escalated quickly," Ben thinks to himself.
Jul 8, 2020 2:30 am
From Echo, you can see a fire fight erupt in the air. If you can see it, you know that the hive can as well. But for a moment, the Xiticix continue to advance toward Kai's last position.

Deck Draws

Xiticix, Ana, Ben, Chay, Kai, Kyron, Tipolei
2 of Hearts
5 of Spades
5 of Diamonds
Queen of Hearts
Jack of Hearts
Red Joker
2 of Spades
Jul 8, 2020 2:32 am
Kyron has been offline for a month, so I'll give the Joker to Tipolei instead of drawing him another card.

Tipolei can act whenever and gets +2 to his tests this round.
[ +- ] Jokers
Jul 8, 2020 10:50 am
deadpool_qc says:
Tipolei give back-up if Kai need... and he sits beside his new bench, using it to stabilize his rifle and take aim on the bugs, waiting to see what happens before opening fire...
OOC:
Does it count as already taking the aim action ?
Jul 8, 2020 11:23 am
OOC:
Taking aim without the edge is an action where you'd shoot the next round at +2, Joker gives +2 to any check this round and +2 to the damage as well... So if you're weapon is mounted on a moving vehicle or you have steady hands the Joker is better then taking Aim since you get more damage.
Jul 10, 2020 3:01 am
Everybody can act, we don't need to go in order. I do understand that few of you have actions that can reach 300 range units.
Jul 10, 2020 5:33 pm
Chay hops atop Echo with glee, pulls up his kerchief, and fires off a blast from the missile launcher towards the the Xiticix, which are perfectly in range according to the scope's heads-up display. Hahaha he shouts like a wild man. Take that!


Boom! The missiles fire leaving a trial of dust from the air, in their wake.

Rolls

Dmg 1 - (10d6, RA)

(12336254142) = 33

Wild 2 - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Dmg 2 - (10d6, RA)

(2525151155) = 32

Attack 1 - (1d10, RA)

(3) = 3

Attack 2 - (1d10, RA)

(3) = 3

wild 1 - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Dmg 1 - (10d6, RA)

(11416554423) = 36

Jul 10, 2020 6:09 pm
The two missiles streak off and slam into the insect hunter, blowing it into tiny tiny bits. The other two redirect from the missing dragon toward Echo, but they're 450 range increments out.
Jul 10, 2020 6:38 pm
OOC:
Well, 450 is still less than 480 so I'll try my luck...
Tipolei carefully takes aim on one of the remaining Xiticix before squeazing the trigger...
OOC:
Shooting skill is D10, extreme range penalty is -8 (reduced to -6 thanks to my scope), shooting a heavy beam (3 ammo) for 4d6+4 dmg AP4 MegaDmg, and I'll be using a burn dice (added to the result) !!

Edit: final result is 6 for 20 mega damage!!
Last edited Jul 10, 2020 6:41 pm

Rolls

Shooting, Wild dice - (1d10-6, 1d6-6, RA)

1d10-6 : (7) - 6 = 1

1d6-6 : (62) - 6 = 2

Burn dice - (1d6)

(4) = 4

damage - (4d6+4, RA)

(64) + (1) + (4) + (1) + 4 = 20

Jul 11, 2020 2:47 am
OOC:
I was thinking about using Arcance Protection, but it doesn't say what the range is.

ARCANE PROTECTION
EXALTED ARCANE PROTECTION (+2):
Hostile powers suffer a −4 penalty (– 6
with a raise).

Thoughts? Is this line of sight, or is it just for Ben?
Jul 11, 2020 3:09 am
OOC:
Range is your Smarts rating, so not very far at all.

Arcane Protection
Rank: Novice
Power Points: 1
Range: Smarts
Duration: 5
Trappings: Concentration, a dull glow around the protected character, a fetish.
Success with arcane protection means hostile powers suffer a −2 penalty (−4 with a raise) to affect this character. If the power causes harm, damage is also reduced a like amount. Arcane protection stacks with Arcane Resistance should the recipient have both!
MOdiFierS ADDITIONAL RECIPIENTS (+1): The power may affect more than one target for 1 additional Power Point each.
Jul 11, 2020 4:30 am
Qralloq says:
OOC:
Range is your Smarts rating, so not very far at all.

Arcane Protection
Rank: Novice
Power Points: 1
Range: Smarts
Duration: 5
Trappings: Concentration, a dull glow around the protected character, a fetish.
Success with arcane protection means hostile powers suffer a −2 penalty (−4 with a raise) to affect this character. If the power causes harm, damage is also reduced a like amount. Arcane protection stacks with Arcane Resistance should the recipient have both!
MOdiFierS ADDITIONAL RECIPIENTS (+1): The power may affect more than one target for 1 additional Power Point each.
OOC:
ok, Ben is holding his action then, gun cocked, so to speak.
Jul 16, 2020 1:06 pm
OOC:
Recall that Tipolei has+2 to all tests due to the joker. With the burn die, that's a hit with a raise. I rolled that here. 5 more, +2 from the joker, brings the total to 27 damage. Subtracting AP4 from the Toughness gives 17 net damage, which is a kill.
Tipolei's impossible shot hits the next Xiticix in the leg, the leg is blown clean off and the creature falls from the sky, dead.

Leg: Gain the Slow Hindrance (Minor)

Rolls

Injury table - (2d6, 1d6)

2d6 : (55) = 10

1d6 : (3) = 3

1=Wing,2=leg - (1d2)

(2) = 2

Bonus damage - (1d6+2, RA)

(5) + 2 = 7

Jul 16, 2020 1:17 pm
Tipolei and Ben have acted. The third insect scout is 450 range units away (maybe 120 from Kai). Ana, Chay, and Kai?
Jul 16, 2020 1:23 pm
OOC:
I'll wait I have the higher altitude.
Jul 16, 2020 2:40 pm
Let's smoosh some insects! Actually, I am out of ammo. Let's drive down there and steal their weapons!

Haha! Off we go!

Up goes the kerchief for effect, Chay grips the wheel with both hands and with a determined grimace, heads into the buggy fray.

Rolls

Driving - (1d8, RA)

(5) = 5

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Jul 17, 2020 5:50 pm
Ben climbs out onto the roof and begins to search for an ambush, gun at the ready.
Jul 17, 2020 6:58 pm
Let's see if we can't separate them somehow and grab those rifles.
Jul 17, 2020 7:05 pm
Does Kai want to go one on one with the last insect scout while the team goes hunting for gear? Or do you want to have Tipolei keep shooting from the moving vehicle?
Jul 20, 2020 12:42 pm
OOC:
My bad, If I'm close enough to move and spit fire I'll go that route if not I guess I can fly closer to tackle them?
Jul 20, 2020 12:47 pm
Kai flies out of its sight from high above and may attack the insect warrior.

Roll your fire breath attack and damage.
Jul 20, 2020 1:14 pm
Kai watches the bug person and smites fire on them.

Rolls

Fire Breath - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Damage also 2d6 each round of being on fire until put out - (4d6, RA)

(3151) = 10

Jul 20, 2020 1:23 pm
The dragon breath consumes the insect but it doesn't appear to be harmed.

The warrior draws two swords (it has four arms) and closes the distance into melee range with Kai. (Action: move)

Kai's turn.

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
Jack of Clubs
King of Hearts
Jul 20, 2020 1:26 pm
On the ground, Chay plows through younger tree growth toward where he thinks the bodies fell. Notice checks at -2 from those keeping watch on top of Echo.
Jul 20, 2020 2:37 pm
Kai pushes his wings back rapidly before moving a claw down slashing at the bug

Rolls

Claw Attack - (1d10, RA)

(6) = 6

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

If it hits, AP 6 - (1d12+4, 3d4)

1d12+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

3d4 : (322) = 7

Jul 20, 2020 4:01 pm
OOC:
notice (D6) -2(difficulty) +2(keen sense of smell)
added keen sense cause I'm pretty sure I'll smell roasted bugs easily...
Last edited Jul 20, 2020 4:02 pm

Rolls

notice, wild - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (5) = 5

Jul 21, 2020 12:24 pm
The insect parries Kai's claws and strikes back with his wicked swords.

Kai is up again.

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
10 of Clubs
8 of Clubs
Jul 21, 2020 12:26 pm
Tipolei picks up the scent and helps steer Echo toward the second creature, the one he shot.
Jul 21, 2020 12:37 pm
Kai tries to see if the Bug is proficient in catching his teeth just as well as catching these hands.

Rolls

Nom attack - (1d10, RA)

(5) = 5

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Jul 21, 2020 12:43 pm
The bug avoids the bite and slashes with his wicked swords.
OOC:
Its four arms allow it two attacks.
Both attacks hit but don't penetrate Kai's ridiculously thick hide.

Rolls

Sword 1 (mega damage AP 8) - (1d10, 1d12, 1d10)

1d10 : (6) = 6

1d12 : (1) = 1

1d10 : (8) = 8

Sword 2 (mega damage AP 8) - (1d10, 1d12, 1d10)

1d10 : (7) = 7

1d12 : (2) = 2

1d10 : (4) = 4

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
3 of Spades
4 of Diamonds
Jul 21, 2020 12:46 pm
The creature attacks again swords singing in the sky.

Again, both attacks strike but Kai shrugs off the blows.

Rolls

Sword 1 (mega damage AP 8) - (1d10, 1d12, 1d10, RA)

1d10 : (7) = 7

1d12 : (6) = 6

1d10 : (8) = 8

Sword 2 (mega damage AP 8) - (1d10, 1d12, 1d10, RA)

1d10 : (109) = 19

1d12 : (5) = 5

1d10 : (6) = 6

Raise on damage #2 - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Jul 27, 2020 1:59 am
OOC:
New cards
Swords flash again, one striking but doing no damage.

Kai can act.

Below, Tipolei smells the charred remains of a bug nearby where Echo is going.

Rolls

Sword 1 (mega damage AP 8) - (1d10, 1d12, 1d10, RA)

1d10 : (7) = 7

1d12 : (11) = 11

1d10 : (6) = 6

Sword 2 (mega damage AP 8) - (1d10, 1d12, 1d10, RA)

1d10 : (3) = 3

1d12 : (11) = 11

1d10 : (5) = 5

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
7 of Diamonds
King of Clubs
Jul 27, 2020 2:58 pm
"You aren't really good at this." Kai states his voice fluctuating as he put power into his voice.
OOC:
Using Lower Trait - I guess it'd be fighting from what I stated? Update: If that hits fighting die down 1, 2 if it's a raise, his next turn free Spirit check to think opposing the suggestion pass die goes back up one, raise cancels it.
Last edited Jul 27, 2020 3:00 pm

Rolls

Lower Trait - (1d4, RA)

(2) = 2

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(63) = 9

Jul 27, 2020 3:30 pm
OOC:
Smells like termite spirit? It makes the check but without a raise
New action cards, insect first.

With insect like obsession, it continues to hack at the dragon, connecting but unable to break through its tough armor.

Kai is up.

Rolls

Spirit - (1d8, RA)

(5) = 5

Sword 1 (mega damage AP 8), lowered one die - (1d8, 1d12, 1d10)

1d8 : (7) = 7

1d12 : (4) = 4

1d10 : (7) = 7

Sword 1 (mega damage AP 8), lowered one die - (1d8, 1d12, 1d10)

1d8 : (6) = 6

1d12 : (2) = 2

1d10 : (6) = 6

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
Ace of Hearts
Ace of Spades
Jul 27, 2020 3:48 pm
Kai tries to hit the creature back.

Rolls

Dragon Claw - (1d10, RA)

(4) = 4

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Jul 27, 2020 4:03 pm
The non-flying PCs can make a Notice check to find the gear from the insect that Tipolei shot.

Deck Draws

Kai, Xiticix 1
3 of Hearts
Queen of Spades
Jul 27, 2020 4:37 pm
The insect changes tactics, spitting a bug gob at Kai. It starts eating through your thick hide, reducing your armor by 6 MDC.

Rolls

Shooting, acid mega damage, AP 8 - (1d10, 3d4)

1d10 : (4) = 4

3d4 : (312) = 6

Duration in rounds - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Jul 27, 2020 5:23 pm
Echo skids to a stop by the shot insect and Chay hops out, searching quickly through the gear for anything useful to help Kai with.
Last edited Jul 27, 2020 5:23 pm

Rolls

Notice - (1d8, RA)

(4) = 4

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(3) = 3

Jul 27, 2020 5:34 pm
Chay finds a... Sword!
OOC:
Xiticix long sword (Str+d10 Mega Damage, AP 8),

Rolls

Random item - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Jul 27, 2020 5:46 pm
Ben hops down off Echo and starts searching around for signs of the weapon's owner.
OOC:
I'm assuming Smarts/Notice?
Upon concluding his search, he looks skyward, and asks into the com, "Kai, you ok?"
Last edited Jul 27, 2020 5:47 pm

Rolls

Notice - (1d4)

(3) = 3

Wilddie - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Jul 27, 2020 7:11 pm
Wow! I've always wanted a sword of my own! In the old days when I was running.... ah well....never mind. I've always wanted a sword! Despite the situation, Chay finds time to caress the hilt and admire the sheen of the blade.
Jul 28, 2020 12:11 pm
OOC:
Down to 29 then
Kai notices they were switching to spitting so he spits fire back at the bug.

Rolls

Fire Lugee - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Damage - (4d6, RA)

(363615) = 24

Jul 28, 2020 1:26 pm
OOC:
Toughness 14 means 10 damage, Shaken plus Two Wounds, Gritty Damage...
The dragon fire catches it right in the guts (Agility reduced one die type).

Rolls

Injury Table rolls - (2d6, 1d6)

2d6 : (43) = 7

1d6 : (2) = 2

Jul 28, 2020 1:43 pm
OOC:
Sticky Fire burning 2d6 each turn until they pat it off.
Jul 28, 2020 2:17 pm
OOC:
Kai also had lingering acid on his armor and will continue to take damage for three more rounds unless he can find a way to remove it without touching it.
Jul 28, 2020 2:35 pm
OOC:
I was waiting for an opportunity to use the bug now that it's on fire...
Jul 30, 2020 1:04 am
The rest of the bug fight occurs mostly as the bug rapidly descends, wings shrinking, on fire and burning to death.

How does Kai deal with the acid?

Rolls

Acid damage to armor - (3d4)

(132) = 6

Jul 30, 2020 11:17 am
OOC:
What to I have to do to grab the bug person and wipe the acid off with them... asking for a friend...
Jul 30, 2020 12:23 pm
Grappling is handled with a Fighting check
Jul 30, 2020 1:26 pm
Kai tries to catch the possible acid wipy person...
OOC:
Did I get him? Do I have to roll to wipe myself? XD
Last edited Jul 30, 2020 1:26 pm

Rolls

Graple - (1d10, RA)

(104) = 14

Wild - (1d6, RA)

(62) = 8

Jul 30, 2020 1:29 pm
Scrub scrub scrub your troubles away

The insect scream-hissing makes a surprisingly good loofah for the dragon hatching, the acid is neutralized by the fire, even in those hard to reach areas. During the process, the Xiticix expires.

Kai takes the swords, spear and rifle for his collection and likely discards the crispy husk fall to the ground.
Jul 30, 2020 2:16 pm
Nicely done dragon friend and some nice loot ya got there. Should we head back with the good news?
Last edited Jul 30, 2020 2:17 pm
Jul 30, 2020 2:40 pm
Searching around, you will quickly find the other weapons from the first Xiticix that Got shot out of the sky: a second sword, a spear, and a rifle.
OOC:
2×Xiticix long swords (Str+d10 Mega Damage, AP 8), Xiticix spear (Str+d8 Mega Damage, AP 6, Reach 1), TK Rifle (Range 40/80/160, 4d6 Mega Damage, AP 4).
Back at the hive, activity intensifies. You feel threatened as if an avalanche of ants has spied your picnic.
Jul 30, 2020 3:05 pm
"There's a mound with a whole bunch of them over that way.... that's good news?" Kai asks tossing his spoils in the back of Echo.
Jul 30, 2020 3:27 pm
Aww I forgot about them in the excitement. But look, more loot!
Aug 5, 2020 3:14 am
Tipolei gets back on top of Echo, ready to fire on the firsts Xiticix he sees...
Aug 6, 2020 2:16 pm
OOC:
Is there a strength requirement on the rifle?
Aug 6, 2020 2:57 pm
OOC:
None are given, but the closest in the Players Guide are d4 or d6. I'll give the benefit of the doubt and say it's a d4.
Aug 6, 2020 3:02 pm
Ana, feeling pretty useless after her inability to help in the fight, saw the unclaimed rifle and grabbed it. She started looking over it, it weighing heavily in her hands but not in a way that'd impede her ability.
OOC:
I'm gonna claim it then, unless someone wants it
Aug 6, 2020 3:17 pm
"Oh yeah they have bad breath that's green and sticky... feels tingly on the scales." Kai states pointing to where he got hit with it.
Aug 12, 2020 12:15 pm
Candle approaches Kai, examines the acid damaged hide. With her touch, the armor repairs itself, closing in and relieving an itch that he had been ignoring. "Poor baby dragon," she coos.

Knowing that the insect hive had grown agitated and will likely send reinforcements, you jump back into Echo, convince Kai to ride on top, and head back up to the road that leads around the hill.

On the back side of the hill, you find an old road that leads down toward the town. As you get closer, you can see that a large swarm is headed for the area that you were at, leaving the hive itself less guarded. Chay drives within a few blocks of the hive, hiding in an alley. Any closer and you'll be seen for sure.

The hive appears to be under construction, taller than the buildings around it, but incomplete. The walls are thin and have gaps. Unarmed workers trudge in with raw material that is being chewed into hive stuff.

"Kill the queen and the hive dies," Candle suggests.

It seems dubious. If you can flush her out, then maybe you can take her down in the open. But go inside the hive? You have no idea what you might have in there.

What do you do?
Aug 13, 2020 2:03 am
"That sounds fairly straight forward, Candle," Ben says. "It won't be that easy though."

Ben takes a deep breath, and mulls the scene before him. "We need to be on guard he says. It's only a matter of time before we have company. I'd be surprised if those two didn't alert others. When they don't check back in, there's going to be more bugs looking for the ones that were just dispatched."

To himself, he thinks, "We need some kind of help..."
Aug 13, 2020 12:55 pm
"We should drop a big rock on it, one that can catch fire. Their wings seem flimsy." Kai states after sniffing the area Candle fiddles with and licks it.
Aug 14, 2020 1:46 am
"That's a plan," says Ben. "I was thinking about calling into Castle Refuge for assistance. Until then, we'd have to collect information. There could be more where these came from nearby. Anyone else have any thoughts?"

Phil_Ozzy_Fer sent a note to Qralloq
Aug 14, 2020 2:23 am
I think asking the Castle for assistance is a great idea Ben or at the very least, letting them know what's going on.

Chay chuckles a little. And I like the rock idea too Kai.
Aug 17, 2020 10:08 pm
Is this the consensus? Four or five day trip to the Castle and back?
Aug 18, 2020 2:41 am
OOC:
Wait, we can't radio them for help? We have to go all the way back to the Castle? I thought we could call in air support, so to speak. Is this not accurate?
Aug 18, 2020 2:49 am
OOC:
A radio might work, depending on the terrain. Technology itself is kind of spotty:

"One of the great losses bemoaned by scholars who specialize in technological history is of what was once called the Inter-Nets. Though computers and communications gear permit a fairly extensive network within many cities (highly controlled and censored within the Coalition States), gone is the capacity to share digital data over great distances. Even basic voice communication is fairly limited; the best radios, unless tapped into a hardpoint relay network (usually built between Coalition population centers or facilities), can only reach about 300 to 500 miles. Ley lines and other atmospheric issues prevent signals reaching farther."
Aug 18, 2020 3:14 am
Tipolei think the Lady be right. Bug guards not in hive, we go kill queen. Less casualties than big war if we go now.
Aug 18, 2020 12:45 pm
OOC:
If we need a high point for a repeater point to hit the berm... Kai can fly during the transmission session. Maybe put a pin in it for gear we build later.
Aug 18, 2020 5:07 pm
A middle solution would be to try Echo's radio locally (or a portable one if one of you has one on your character sheet). If that doesn't work, you could keep trying the radio as you drive back. That way, you wouldn't need to go the entire distance back to Castle Refuge.
Aug 18, 2020 5:51 pm
Chay starts rummaging around in his toolbox which is always full of bits and pieces because you just never know when you might need a particular length of wire. Then he grabs his toolkit, climbs up onto the roof and sets up an antenna amplifier, hoping to improve the vehicle's radio signal. Pleased with his work he then sets about connecting the other end to the radio's stock antenna.

That should do it, he says, admiring his work and then puts out a call to the castle.
OOC:
Used McGuyver edge for improvising the antenna.

Rolls

Knowledge electronics (for lack of a better roll) - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

wild - (1d6, RA)

(62) = 8

Aug 18, 2020 6:33 pm
"Thanks, Chay," Ben says. "We'll have to hope this works. Otherwise, we'll need a Plan B. Maybe Kai could head back solo? They're probably on the alert for a dragon right now. What do you think, Kai?"
Aug 18, 2020 7:11 pm
Chay manages to extend the range, but how far is uncertain. From where you are, low behind buildings that are behind a hill, there is no chance of reception.
Aug 25, 2020 3:11 pm
Well darn it! Unless we get lucky with reception it looks like we will need a plan B or Kai gets to go on a trip.

Chay is bitterly disappointed that his jury rigging didn't work.
Aug 25, 2020 3:37 pm
You drive back toward Cartouche, and on a hill just outside of that town, you do manage a brief connection to Castle Refuge.

What message do you send?
Aug 25, 2020 4:13 pm
Chay despondently drives on but then hears a crackle and sees a good connection.

Guys! We have a connection. What should we say? Quick or we might lose it.
Aug 27, 2020 12:57 am
"Ben Volent and company calling Castle Refuge. Xiticix colony at the coordinates we are broadcasting from," says Ben. "Require immediate military support, air strike if possible. We will do what we can in the meantime. Over."
OOC:
I'm taking a leap that if the transmission works, we'll be able to be traced, but I'm not sure that's the case. Is that a safe assumption?
Aug 27, 2020 4:56 am
You include the readout from Chay's map system, grid coordinates. As to air strike, you're not sure what they have available (other than a full sized dragon), but your warning was received.

"Ben Volent this is Castle Refuge. Message received, Xiticix colony at coordinates," (same coordinates you sent) "You're requesting military action. Please verify, over."
Aug 27, 2020 2:02 pm
Hot damn! Chay pounds his fist on the dash, beaming from ear to ear. It worked.
Last edited Aug 27, 2020 2:03 pm
Aug 27, 2020 4:07 pm
"This is Volent, Military action is being requested at our these coordinates. Ben confirms via the transmission.

"Chay, you're a wizard. When this is over, you should receive some kind of commendation. We'll see back at Castle Refuge. For now, now we need a plan until the cavalry arrives. Suggestions?"
Last edited Aug 27, 2020 4:08 pm
Aug 30, 2020 6:57 pm
OOC:
There's some waiting time here. You could:
A) Return to bug city and observe from a safe distance
B) hold tight where you are and make sure the bugs don't come further
C) return to Cartouche and let the chips fall where they may
D) explore the area you're in
E) I dunnno, start a band?
Aug 30, 2020 7:45 pm
OOC:
only if it's a metal band!xD
OOC:
My votes are to either stay put, since we have a somewhat solid transmission, or mark this spot and do either A or D.
Aug 31, 2020 2:20 am
OOC:
I'd go with A or D as well. Ben would probably insist on B as a matter of course, no matter what the plan is. Maybe E, if it's a polka band
Sep 1, 2020 4:21 am
OOC:
Tipolei cannot allow the surrounding villages to be at risk without taking action... He will suggest A or at least B.
Sep 3, 2020 4:27 am
OOC:
So far: 3 for A, 2 for D, 1 for B.
Sep 3, 2020 2:51 pm
OOC:
I guess I'm late A works for me, since I can see from up top pretty well... should I take a ant to wipe myself with later?
Sep 7, 2020 5:03 pm
Some time later, your radio tells you to clear the area. As you're watching, an aircraft, really just a streak of silver in the sunlight, catches your eye. It drops down, flies low over the town then lifts upwards as the hive tower erupts in flames from the ground up. Chemical fire races up the structure, and consumes it from the inside out until it bursts like flaming paper. Dark shapes writhe in the inferno but fall still and are consumed.

The incendiary bombs also start fires in the area. Though there are no buildings close by, material on the ground catches and burns hotly, if briefly.

Just like that, it's over. The aircraft turns around, flies back toward Castle Refuge, waggling it's silver wings as it flies overhead of Echo. And is gone.

You stay and watch for a time. The surviving insects, devoid of their queen, simply join her in the flaming pyre. One by one they file in, workers, soldiers, hunters. When the flames begin to subside, you are fairly certain that every last one is dead.

A drive through town shows the devastation, the south side of town slowly burning down as the northerly winds spread embers that way. The remainder of the town seems unlikely to ever house people again, stripped as it was for accessible timber.

Still, people are resilient. Some newcomers may find the dead town and its ghosts of being eaten alive by an insect army to be better than sleeping in the woods.

Thread locked