Mar 9, 2024 9:59 pm
Rook doesn't wait for the result of Marcus' duel and shoots at one of the hesitant spectator thugs.
Rolls
Faith 7, Battle 7, - (2d20)
(415) = 19
2. Digging in Sand
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Mar 9, 2024 10:28 pm
OOC:
Two successes for Marcus. Rolling defense OOC:
The Shield increases the Difficulty of attacks against him. Meanwhile, Rook doesn't bother with the protocols of dueling and fires at a random person. Not expecting the shot, it gets him in the heart and the man falls to the ground.
The other ones who was a fighter turns and runs, and the three that Marya intimidated hold up their hands as if to say they're not interested in fighting at the moment.
Rolls
Defense 13 - (2d20)
(115) = 16
Thug attack 13 - (2d20)
(65) = 11
Mar 11, 2024 2:58 am
OOC:
Obviously keeping that Dueling focus.Rolls
Defensive Roll: DUTY (6) BATTLE (6) - (2d20)
(517) = 22
Mar 13, 2024 12:52 am
Marcus deflects the blade, leaving the thug open for a counterattack.
Marcus' time to attack
Marcus' time to attack
Mar 13, 2024 2:09 am
Sensing an opening, Marcus counterattacks.
OOC:
Sorry, that should've been Dueling focus.Last edited March 13, 2024 2:10 am
Rolls
DUTY (6) BATTLE (6) with Strategy Focus - (2d20)
(218) = 20
Mar 13, 2024 2:49 am
OOC:
Two successes, he defends for 1, so takes one.OOC:
A natural 1 gives two successes, Marcus can roll another Defense (even one success will negate the attack, as he needs two successes to penetrate the shield with the slow blade), and then Marcus can roll his attack. The natural 20 means a complication against the thug, which we can work out after Marcus' defense roll.
Rolls
Defense 13 - (2d20)
(165) = 21
Attack 13 D2 - (2d20)
(120) = 21
Mar 13, 2024 5:16 pm
Marcus realizes that the thug is not a mere upstart, but has some training. He has to up his game.
Last edited March 13, 2024 5:17 pm
Rolls
DUTY (6) BATTLE (6) Dueling Focus - (2d20)
(15) = 6
Mar 13, 2024 6:10 pm
OOC:
For the others, this will be over soon, then an explanation may be forth coming. If you want to make rolls to evaluate what's happening, please do so.Marcus scores 4 successes in defense, reducing it to 0 with two left over, and he scored a complication. 2 successes to Momentum.
He waits for the killing blow, blowing hard from the effort.
Momentum: 4
Threat: 4
Rolls
Secret Roll
Secret Roll
Mar 13, 2024 8:46 pm
Marcus holds a blade to the thug's throat. "Not bad, but you lack discipline. If you would swear your loyalty to us, I'd be inclined to spare your life. But if you'd rather die, that can be arranged." Not taking his eyes off the thug, he says loud enough to the others, "Would you accept this man's loyalty, if he swore it?"
Mar 14, 2024 12:10 am
Hural watches as Marcus has the final bandit at his mercy. He scans the area and compiles the data, trying to find sense to what happened here.
OOC:
Invoking his Data Analysis focus. 4 successes, I think?Last edited March 14, 2024 12:11 am
Rolls
Hural Osaf: TRUTH (8) UNDERSTAND (7) - (2d20)
(112) = 13
Mar 14, 2024 1:08 am
Rook can't be sure of this man's future loyalty, but they could use more connections to further their cause. He assesses what transpired and along with Hural's analysis and Marcus' physical presence, he feels they will make the right decision.
"I'd be inclined to if we are unanimous in this decision."
"I'd be inclined to if we are unanimous in this decision."
Rolls
Truth (6), Understand (4) - (2d20)
(1213) = 25
Mar 14, 2024 7:57 pm
To Marcus, he says, "What is loyalty if I don't know who you are? There could be more dishonor that I can bear." He seems ready to do so, if only looking for a way to claim some high ground.
[ +- ] Hural Notices
The thug fakes a spit on the sun baked ground, but no moisture is given. That tells Hural something of the man's history. Blue tinged eyes, but not quite Fremen blue, this man has spent time with the Fremen, perhaps was born to them but if so has been long removed from seitch.
As to the others, they are ready to give up on this job. Whatever they were paid to do, it isn't enough to push their luck.
Lastly, Hural is now sure which of the buildings is the Builder's Guild, given where they looked when ever it seemed to cross their minds.
As to the others, they are ready to give up on this job. Whatever they were paid to do, it isn't enough to push their luck.
Lastly, Hural is now sure which of the buildings is the Builder's Guild, given where they looked when ever it seemed to cross their minds.
Mar 15, 2024 12:16 am
Hural steps to the man being questioned by Marcus. "You were hired by the Builder's Guild. Why? Were you given our descriptions?"
Mar 15, 2024 2:22 pm
Marya is scanning the group of bandits. She is looking to sense their emotional state, their drives, their needs, to better understand the kinds of leverage their party could use to persuade and compel the bandits to fall in with them, to be open and honest with them.
EDIT: I read that as a single success against difficulty -1
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UNDERSTAND (6) POWER (8 Understanding others is the path to true power) Focus Body Language, Trait Empath so difficulty level lowered by 1.EDIT: I read that as a single success against difficulty -1
Last edited March 15, 2024 2:23 pm
Rolls
Understand - Power - Body Language - Empath Skill Test (vs Skill 6 Total 14) - (2d20)
(1217) = 29
Mar 15, 2024 2:57 pm
Qralloq says:
To Marcus, he says, "What is loyalty if I don't know who you are? There could be more dishonor that I can bear." He seems ready to do so, if only looking for a way to claim some high ground.Last edited March 15, 2024 2:57 pm
Mar 15, 2024 3:47 pm
Rook sees they aren't succeeding with the stubborn thug so he tries a different tactic while waiting to hear him answer Marcus' question which was more a statement than a question.
"Do you know Shadran Korr? He's a good friend of mine."
"Do you know Shadran Korr? He's a good friend of mine."
Mar 16, 2024 2:38 am
The thug's eyes leave Marcus for Rook, and he nods imperceptibly. "My life then, I swear to yours blademaster. I have no other loyalty but to you."
To Hural he says, "My- former - employer runs a clandestine spice harvester, and the operation is run out of this plaza. The Builders Guild provides cover in exchange for a cut. Your master is perilously close to disturbing that operation. A message was required to be sent. Consider it delivered."
To Hural he says, "My- former - employer runs a clandestine spice harvester, and the operation is run out of this plaza. The Builders Guild provides cover in exchange for a cut. Your master is perilously close to disturbing that operation. A message was required to be sent. Consider it delivered."
Mar 16, 2024 5:33 am
Hural nods solemnly. "It is possible your former master and ours could perhaps come to an agreement. Name them and we will see if they may be willing to talk."
Mar 16, 2024 3:33 pm
Rook's eyebrows arch at this information, as he realizes no one has asked this thug his name. He can check with Shadran later and see what he knows about him.
"What is your name?"
"What is your name?"
Last edited March 16, 2024 3:34 pm
Mar 16, 2024 5:52 pm
Marcus withdraws his sword and takes a step back. However, he hasn't sheathed it yet, nor has he taken his eyes off of the thug. He'll need to either pick something up in the thug's body language and tone, or be given the ok from the others.
OOC:
Trying for Truth, Communicate to be sure the thug is honest. Obviously ignore if it isn't relevant.Last edited March 16, 2024 5:53 pm
Rolls
TRUTH (8) COMMUNICATE(4) - (2d20)
(186) = 24
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