Jun 17, 2020 3:12 am
Nera is glad she got to keep her bow, in case of a rampaging razorwing.
[IC] Death & Taxes (Session 3)
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Jun 17, 2020 7:08 am
SavageBob says:
It looks like the razor-wings are getting ready to take off...
Jun 17, 2020 3:12 pm
Bruv turns back to Melchic, still smiling politely, and he extends a hand and pointer finger and swirls the finger in a circle pointing at the ground and tries to conjure an enclosure created of earth and bones vines(!) around himself and Jacey, blocking Melchic outside...
OOC:
So, it's just a simple construct - no moving parts, base Diff 1P. Then Great Summons for the Sil 3 upgrade +PP.Last edited June 17, 2020 3:14 pm
Rolls
Primal, Conjure, Great Summons
4 Success, 1 Advantage, 3 Failure, 1 Threat
Total: 1 Success
Jun 17, 2020 3:13 pm
Bruv turns to Jacey inside the earthen enclosure, which is open at the top to let light in, and full of flowering vines on the interior so as not to look frightening - but it's walls are very thick and it is very tall... " So sorry for the interruption, lass. You were going to say?"
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Jun 17, 2020 4:57 pm
OOC:
We've used magic before them already. Not as overt as this, certainly, but no one has batted an eye at casting spells in general.Also, totally worth it! 😂
Jun 18, 2020 12:39 am
Bruv
As Bruv's magical thicket sprouts around her, Jacey Tabbins's eyes widen. Meanwhile, a squeal of horror betrays shock from the teenage boy, as well...
As Bruv's magical thicket sprouts around her, Jacey Tabbins's eyes widen. Meanwhile, a squeal of horror betrays shock from the teenage boy, as well...
Rolls
Jacey Fright check
2 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Threat
Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat
Melchic fright check
2 Advantage, 2 Threat
Jun 18, 2020 12:44 am
OOC:
Threat = she tears her pageant dress. Melchic failed, but not dramatically.
Jun 18, 2020 12:48 am
TronusA Human woman glides over to the greased hog's pen, surprisingly agile for someone with white hair. "What are you doing here? Folks might think you're tampering with the hog, you hear?"
OOC:
No rush, Remnant -- just keeping Tronus's story moving as others progress.OOC:
Any social checks on her are PPP, except Charm, which is RPP.
Jun 18, 2020 12:55 am
Nera, Nekurr, Hildar
Nekurr, Nera, and Hildar follow Peppin Galbernost over to Applesauce's pen. The razorwing shudders and flaps in its cage, scattering drops of condensation from its fur. It's apparently still emboldened by Fortuna's blessing. "Here we go, Applesauce," Peppin tells the beast in a soft voice. "Remember to use your nose..."
The cages are all lined up, side by side, with hinged tops tied to a long pole. The shopkeeper announces that the race is on, and Rupert Wayland yanks on the pole, pulling open each hinged lid as he does so. The razorwings, four in all, clamber out of their cages and jump into the air. Each of them spreads its wings wide and catches a gust of air. They're aloft! The race is on.
Nekurr, Nera, and Hildar follow Peppin Galbernost over to Applesauce's pen. The razorwing shudders and flaps in its cage, scattering drops of condensation from its fur. It's apparently still emboldened by Fortuna's blessing. "Here we go, Applesauce," Peppin tells the beast in a soft voice. "Remember to use your nose..."
The cages are all lined up, side by side, with hinged tops tied to a long pole. The shopkeeper announces that the race is on, and Rupert Wayland yanks on the pole, pulling open each hinged lid as he does so. The razorwings, four in all, clamber out of their cages and jump into the air. Each of them spreads its wings wide and catches a gust of air. They're aloft! The race is on.
Jun 18, 2020 1:00 am
The bag-things gain altitude and begin circling the field from above. The sight is quite startling, even unsettling, as the large membraneous wings flap in the night sky against a full moon. The impression is of buzzards or vultures waiting for a dying animal to draw its last breath. Peppin explains that the razorwing most blessed by Nature's Lady is bound to win the contest, and he just knows it will be Applesauce this year!
Rolls
Razorwing 1 Perception
3 Success, 1 Failure, 4 Threat
Total: 2 Success, 4 Threat
Razorwing 2 Perception
1 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 4 Threat
Total: 1 Failure, 2 Threat
Razorwing 3 Perception
2 Success, 1 Advantage, 4 Failure, 1 Threat
Total: 2 Failure
Applesauce Perception
2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 4 Threat
Total: 2 Failure, 2 Threat
Jun 18, 2020 1:08 am
After about a minute, one of the bat-wolf things suddenly turns arrow-straight and dives toward an area behind the main stage. The festival goers ooh and aah at the creature, assuming it must have located the prize. Sure enough, it launches back into the sky with a large buzzard-shaped effigy in its claws.
"Ah, dang!" Peppin says, stomping his feet. "That's Della Bidge's razorwing, Gritty. I knew it was going to be an effigy again!" The boy's disappointment is short-lived, though, as Gritty continues to circle overhead. "What's he doing? He won!" the boy says, wide-eyed.
The creature remains in the sky. Applesauce and one other razorwing both seem to notice the unusual turn of events. Both of them streak toward Gritty, leading to an aerial scrum for control over the effigy. As the three razorwings fight in the air, Peppin is nearly in tears. "No! That's a holy symbol! What are they doing!" Suddenly, the effigy is falling toward the earth, headed directly for the mud slop of the hog's pen...
"Ah, dang!" Peppin says, stomping his feet. "That's Della Bidge's razorwing, Gritty. I knew it was going to be an effigy again!" The boy's disappointment is short-lived, though, as Gritty continues to circle overhead. "What's he doing? He won!" the boy says, wide-eyed.
The creature remains in the sky. Applesauce and one other razorwing both seem to notice the unusual turn of events. Both of them streak toward Gritty, leading to an aerial scrum for control over the effigy. As the three razorwings fight in the air, Peppin is nearly in tears. "No! That's a holy symbol! What are they doing!" Suddenly, the effigy is falling toward the earth, headed directly for the mud slop of the hog's pen...
Jun 18, 2020 1:19 am
"Sorry for da teatrics, Jacey. Couldn't stand ta see Melchic keep talkin' over ya...", he gestures to the construct.
"Oi just was wonderin' wot ya can tell me about past winners of da pageant? Who are dey? Wot do dey do now? Even if ya could direct me to past winners present 'ere today?"
Once Bruv can no longer hear the foot steps of Melchic he drops the wall.
"Oi just was wonderin' wot ya can tell me about past winners of da pageant? Who are dey? Wot do dey do now? Even if ya could direct me to past winners present 'ere today?"
Once Bruv can no longer hear the foot steps of Melchic he drops the wall.
Jun 18, 2020 8:01 am
Since speaking with Vanya Hildar has seemed to be lost in thought, barely noticing the start of the race. Peppin's upset seems to shake him out of things and without thinking Hildar reaches out a hand as the effigy falls.....
This action represents the ability of a spellcaster to animate objects or create items (or even allies) out of thin air and the aether.
But then the rest of the spell pretty much forgets about animating things. I'm thinking if you're ok with using it that way then it's be a Hard check (1 x difficulty die base plus 2 for Range increases to Medium) unless it needs to be higher due to being a bit further distance? Also any setbacks for size of the thing and the speed it's moving at? As it's an effigy of a vulture the plan is to get it to fly over to Hildar and land on his arm....if the spell works
OOC:
Hildar's first instinct would be to try and 'catch' the effigy with Magic. So Conjure specifically says:This action represents the ability of a spellcaster to animate objects or create items (or even allies) out of thin air and the aether.
But then the rest of the spell pretty much forgets about animating things. I'm thinking if you're ok with using it that way then it's be a Hard check (1 x difficulty die base plus 2 for Range increases to Medium) unless it needs to be higher due to being a bit further distance? Also any setbacks for size of the thing and the speed it's moving at? As it's an effigy of a vulture the plan is to get it to fly over to Hildar and land on his arm....if the spell works
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Jun 18, 2020 8:43 am
Nera doesn't pull out her bow just yet, remaining on high alert due to the sudden change in behavior coupled with her inherent unfamiliarity with the customs of this village.
OOC:
What kind of check to try and grab it? Is that even possible from our distance to the falling object?Jun 18, 2020 9:29 am
OOC:
If Hildar's magics don't work Can Nekurr do some sort of slow fall magic?By the way, having the holy symbol just fly softly into the ground would be pretty much a divine sign, so Hildar may have to deal with that!
OOC:
I won't roll until we know what happens magically: animation or slow fall (or nothing!)
Jun 18, 2020 3:15 pm
"Hog's kinda relaxed isn't it? I figure it'd be more cautious around strangers. Tronus by the way." Tronus states frowning a bit and backs up as the woman requests.
Jun 18, 2020 5:30 pm
mcneils5 says:
Since speaking with Vanya Hildar has seemed to be lost in thought, barely noticing the start of the race. Peppin's upset seems to shake him out of things and without thinking Hildar reaches out a hand as the effigy falls.....OOC:
Hildar's first instinct would be to try and 'catch' the effigy with Magic. So Conjure specifically says:This action represents the ability of a spellcaster to animate objects or create items (or even allies) out of thin air and the aether.
But then the rest of the spell pretty much forgets about animating things. I'm thinking if you're ok with using it that way then it's be a Hard check (1 x difficulty die base plus 2 for Range increases to Medium) unless it needs to be higher due to being a bit further distance? Also any setbacks for size of the thing and the speed it's moving at? As it's an effigy of a vulture the plan is to get it to fly over to Hildar and land on his arm....if the spell works
OOC:
Just a quick reply here; I'll advance other storylines later today. I think Hard (PPP) sounds right. Add a setback for the general pandemonium and surprise of the situation.It's at Medium range in the air. Since this isn't an attack spell, the velocity doesn't matter as much. Hildar could conceivably wait a moment to let it get to Short range before he shoots off the spell. But in that case, Nekurr's spell may take effect first (as IC, you wouldn't have time to discuss, just react.) You get to add the Summon Ally effect for free from your wand, right? So that's covered.
As for Nekurr trying to feather-fall the thing: That sounds like an Augment. We can call it Hard (PPP) with a setback for the surprise of the situation. If Nekurr waits until the effigy is closer to the ground, it becomes Average (PP) with a setback for the pandemonium.
So, maybe Hildar tries first, and if he fails Nekurr gets a go? Once y'all have made rolls, I can advance the storylines.
Jun 18, 2020 6:40 pm
OOC:
Yeah Hildar wouldn’t wait for it to drop any closer. Ok, here we go then.....Woohoo, so net 1 x Advantage, Success and Triumph. Could I use the Triumph to get a really positive response to this from the villagers, and the advantage to throw a boost out for someone who may get some benefit to having a bit of a distraction at the moment
[ +- ] Current Status
Strain Threshold: 14, Current: 3
Wound Threshold: 13, Current: 0
Crits: none
Wound Threshold: 13, Current: 0
Crits: none
Last edited June 18, 2020 6:44 pm
Rolls
Conjure on the effigy
4 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 3 Failure, 2 Threat
Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Triumph
Jun 19, 2020 1:11 am
Bruv
Jacey waits until the plant barrier is dropped before speaking. "Melchic's just mad because he thinks I'm going to win. My mom won the pageant about twenty years ago, and a lot of times, parents and children both end up taking the crown. Melchic's not a bad guy; he's just on edge since his folks died. He could use the purse the winner gets. It's enough to get passage to Tamalir, even Greyhaven or Nerekhall, enough to get you on your feed to start someplace new..."
Suddenly a commotion from the north end of the field draws Jacey's attention. Bruv sees a group of razorwings scuffling in the sky, and then a large buzzard-shaped doll falling to the ground....
Jacey waits until the plant barrier is dropped before speaking. "Melchic's just mad because he thinks I'm going to win. My mom won the pageant about twenty years ago, and a lot of times, parents and children both end up taking the crown. Melchic's not a bad guy; he's just on edge since his folks died. He could use the purse the winner gets. It's enough to get passage to Tamalir, even Greyhaven or Nerekhall, enough to get you on your feed to start someplace new..."
Suddenly a commotion from the north end of the field draws Jacey's attention. Bruv sees a group of razorwings scuffling in the sky, and then a large buzzard-shaped doll falling to the ground....
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