Part 1: The Return of the Blazing Meteor

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Aug 6, 2024 2:23 am
Suddenly as Dorash examines the crystal it lights up.

The feminine voice from before broadcasts out of it magically.

Thanks for getting that bug off of Myrmidon, that could have been very bad for everyone. And with that a ghostly image of a lean woman with black hair and a blue-emblazoned pilot’s jumpsuit com-plete with masked helmet appears above the crystal.
Aug 6, 2024 3:28 am
Dorash jumps, but then looks at the others and says, "I am not the only one who sees this, correct? I can see through the woman, so this must be some kind of illusion..."
Aug 6, 2024 5:31 am
Used to the strange and inscrutable, Umr pragmatically asked, "Are there more of these insects to be dispatched?"
Aug 6, 2024 3:13 pm
Most certainly. The lean female figure stands tall and confident.

Listen closely, my name is Amora Rei, a phantom bound to this ancient husk of stone and magic. In ages past, a cosmic war raged, a battle between light and devouring darkness. We, the Knights of the Blazing Meteor, stood as guardians against the encroaching shadow of Eucator, the Skittering God-Beast. Our weapons were not of flesh and blood, but towering constructs of celestial might, the Automidons.

With these iron giants at our side, we fought to repel the minions of decay, the Emissaries of Divine Decay. Their twisted purpose was to usher in a new age of nothingness, a cosmic reset at the whim of their monstrous god. Through sheer force of will and the cunning of mortal minds, we pushed back the darkness, exiling Eucator to its infernal realm.

Yet, the shadows linger, always. Like a vermin emerging from the grave, the cult of Eucator has returned, their wicked minds now turned to corrupting the very tools of our salvation. They seek to steal the power of the Automidons for their own nefarious ends. A chilling prospect, is it not?

Will you help me?
Aug 6, 2024 4:25 pm
"War is all I'm good for," Dorash says shrugging his shoulders. "If this is all true then I'll be out to good use. What do you guys think?"
Aug 6, 2024 5:04 pm
"I think that's certainly the tale she's spun. I have my doubts, and my questions, but after that little tussle I'm willing to entertain the idea she might be telling the truth," Reg muses. "Alright Amora Rei... let's assume you're telling the truth. What would you have us do?"
Aug 6, 2024 9:04 pm
Breg leans customarily upon his trusty bow. His longbow perched into the dirt. He watches the image warily, and listens. And, nods.
Aug 7, 2024 12:31 am
You must find the other two Automidons, the Cult of Decay needs their power cores to bring Eucator back at full strength. They shouldnt be far from here, track them down and stop the cult.

Mrymidon needs new pilots, if the cult does summon Eucator full power or not. The Automidons are your best shot of taking it down.

Any takers?
Aug 7, 2024 12:32 am
OOC:
i will post the piloting rules in a bit to help with the decision
Aug 7, 2024 1:57 am
Chakan slowly gets up to join the others. "Well, this is exactly what we do. Stopping the bad guys! Maybe it's fairest to draw straws for who gets to direct this Automidon?"
Aug 7, 2024 4:27 am
"Curb your enthusiasm, Chakan. We don't even know if this... this shardmind speaks truly. May I link with you mind to mind, Amora Rei, and inspect the veracity of your claims?"
OOC:
It might be evil. :P Gotta make sure with Detect Thoughts.
Aug 7, 2024 4:56 am
If it will help with your conviction absolutely
Aug 7, 2024 6:23 am
Umr focused on the crystal, not its ghostly personification, and touched its mind.
OOC:
Casting Detect Thoughts.
Aug 7, 2024 12:07 pm
At the surface you can sense she is telling the truth. Her thoughts are focused on the other Automidons and your party. She is clearly sizing up the party and judging their worth for what she thinks is the great honor of piloting the Automidons
Aug 7, 2024 7:39 pm
"Its conscious thoughts seem to confirm its desire for us to control these constructs... but I must probe deeper for the truth about Eucator. I will not harm you or try to control you, Amora Rei. Don't resist."
Aug 7, 2024 8:53 pm
OOC:
Pretty sure you can't choose to fail a saving throw so rolling that[. She failed so I will update this post. Making it private so Umr could share if he wants

Rolls

Secret Roll

Aug 7, 2024 11:10 pm
"I see three of these Automidons fighting a giant beetle amidst a burning city. It... she believes what she says, and her memories seem to back up her position. I think we can believe her."
Aug 7, 2024 11:23 pm
Excellent, exudes our green cloaked ranger. My skills lie mainly in bow and woodcraft, but if volunteers are needed to pilot, I am willing to help. How hard can it be, right? Right?
Aug 8, 2024 1:03 am
"Well, can you explain how you suggest we beat these things?"
Aug 8, 2024 1:14 am
Ever so quiet Marceen that seems to come out of the woodwork, "I think we must do what we can. Piloting such could be intriguing and something I would gladly give a hand."
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