Chapter 02 The Way Back

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Oct 31, 2022 2:39 pm
His eyes narrowed as he flexed, watching the Deevils square up and rush at him with greater fervor. One foot slipped to the side, and he leaned in, meeting their charge, force for force, hurling them to the ground, gradually escalating the consequences of assaulting an immovable object, as their allies streamed past in a panic.

"You know, I'm willing to give you some time to get it out of your system and realize this is a bad idea, but I don't think she is."
OOC:
I'll spend a point to invoke Off-Balance and re-roll the failure.
Last edited October 31, 2022 2:41 pm

Rolls

Defend: Fight vs. 0

1 Positive, 0 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -2 (+6) = +4

Defend: Fight vs. -1

2 Positive, 0 Blank, 2 Negative - Total: +0 (+6) = +6

Defend: Fight vs. 2

0 Positive, 1 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -3 (+6) = +3

Defend: Fight vs. 4

0 Positive, 1 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -3 (+6) = +3

Defend: Fight vs. 2

1 Positive, 3 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +1 (+6) = +7

Defend: Fight vs. 4 (re-Roll)

1 Positive, 3 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +1 (+6) = +7

Nov 2, 2022 10:24 am
Again Adatahl's defense proves to be too much for the Deevils, and he scatters them all around him.
OOC:
I choose Adatahl to go next.
Nov 2, 2022 5:13 pm
Clearly, they were not convinced. He had hoped cowardice would prevail - he had little hope for negotiation. But if force was what they comprehended, force was the language he would speak.

As the beasts lunged, he caught one by the forehead, full-stop, fingers woven through its gnarled horns. With a lunge he slammed it back through a tree, and slamming it once to the ground beyond, with enough force to embed it in the dirt with a spray of dust and loam.
OOC:
I will nominate Lanval to go next.
Last edited November 2, 2022 8:21 pm

Rolls

Attack (Fight +6)

0 Positive, 1 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -3 (+6) = +3

Re-Roll (Invoking Off-Balance)

1 Positive, 0 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -2 (+6) = +4

Nov 5, 2022 12:37 pm
Adatahl puts another Deevil down.

@Verrain Lanval is up.
Nov 8, 2022 1:04 am
Lanval had never shot fish in a barrel before but he felt sure it was much like this. He takes aim and sends another crackling energy beam at one of the Deevil's threatening Adatahl.

Rolls

Shoot Using Lore

0 Positive, 2 Blank, 2 Negative - Total: -2 (+6) = +4

Nov 10, 2022 11:34 am
Lanval drops another Deevil. The rest finally get the idea that they won't defeat you, and run back through the trees. All of a sudden, the fight is over.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Nov 10, 2022 3:33 pm
Cass thinks about chasing them, but holds her position, checking in her teammates by com. "Deevils are retreating. Report your status. Canon is unharmed. Go."
Nov 10, 2022 3:36 pm
Adatahl watched them file into the woods, glancing back towards Lanval. "I don't think they've ever heard of us."
Nov 11, 2022 2:07 am
"Lanval here, secure in my perch." He reports in.
Nov 11, 2022 4:38 pm
Adatahl emerged from the woods a few yards away from Cass. "I'm right here," he spoke into the microphone awkwardly at his throat, echoing twice in her ears. "All clear, it seems."
Nov 11, 2022 7:43 pm
She claps the draconid on the shoulder, maybe a bit too hard. "A rush is what that was. But I wish we could have slaughtered them and sent them all back to hell. They were beaten back twice now and we'd be fools to think what drives them won't make it once more."
Nov 12, 2022 1:40 pm
The townspeople emerge from their homes, and you are greeted with cheers and grateful thanks. The older man who spoke to you before says. "We're indebted to you. We've not seen creatures like this before. You handled them easily. I wonder if you might be willing to stay a while in case they come back again."
Nov 12, 2022 4:41 pm
She looks at the others. "We have an urgent matter, a message to attend to. Once we deliver it, I will return and help defend your town from this threat."
Last edited November 13, 2022 4:18 pm
Nov 13, 2022 9:05 am
"Fear is a powerful force in beings driven by hunger and malice." Adatahl folded his arms, beak clenching as he glanced towards the woods, where the creatures had fled to. "Having been beaten twice, they may move on. It's a stupid coyote that lets itself be pricked by a porcupine three times." Adatahl nodded at his own words, to reassure the headman.

He glanced towards Cass, a little nonplussed. He did not relish the killing as much as the fighting, even against beasts as these. "The Bastion may have pressing business for us. But we will be assured they know what happened here."
Nov 16, 2022 12:57 am
Lanval nods in agreement. "It is as my companions say. We are needed elsewhere. But, perhaps before we go, we can give your defenders some plans to follow and suggestions to bolster your defenses."
Nov 18, 2022 11:27 am
The townsfolk are incredibly grateful. You all mount up and continue on your way. It's another days travel at high speeds through light forest and rolling hills. In the end, you return to Castle Refuge, home of the Tomorrow Legion. The towers gleam in the morning sun.

You pull into the courtyard. Attending dwarves rush to see to your vehicles, and a paige runs up to you. "Lady Canon, Adatahl, Mr. Lanval, thank goodness you've all returned. Lord Coake is assembling all available Legionnaires in the main hall for a briefing."
Nov 19, 2022 12:13 am
Cass shakes out her legs from the long ride, and secretly was going for a bath and maybe a long stretch. "Of course. I know the way."

She unhooks her travel bag from the hover bike and waits for the others before they head in.
Nov 19, 2022 12:31 am
Lanval also manages to hide his disappointment at the immediate summons but it must be something important for a general summons like this. Lanval grabs his backpack and falls in next to Cass. "No rest from the wicked it seems."

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