It took three months of planning to get to this moment. Scour the grounds, make it past the wards, the walls, the houseguards, breach the vault, in, out, clean. And then, the getaway. That part . . . That part should have been planned better. It's turning out surprisingly hard to run with an arrowhead digging into the softer tissue.
I think the last marksman managed to puncture a lung. Might have hoped the Luperni hired hands were altogether less keen on doing such a damnable good job. I'm impressed with their professionalism, but I'd rather they put less effort into treachery and threats. And now they're prowling the streets, hounding us. Tracking the blood, cutting off the avenues. The whistles of the search parties are too loud, too close. Calling this place a safehouse is starting to be decidedly optimistic. Time to move. I need to make it to the dock. Let's hope my hired hands and the few loyalists still in the city can keep the path clear.
>>5602598No, I got rather rapidly less assured of the brilliance of my plan by the time I lost a quart of blood.See, the issue with trying to work out all the angles is you can bribe the right people, get to where you need to be, make it well past the walls and then some guy, probably new to the entire job, is sleeping with one of the maids and what star-struck good is all the careful, clever and cunning tricks when you open a door and find two people rapidly putting on their clothes after a tryst?For a man with half his uniform on the floor he was really quite quick on the draw.
Get to the docks. That's . . . That's the plan. Get to the docks. Give the signal, the boat comes in, and we're out. Clear. Clean. Quick. And then the ship surgeon can try to pry this arrowhead out of my lung. Now let's see what we're working with . . .--->Okay friend, this might get a little dangerous before it gets better. So let's get you up to speed. >You pick a type, and a few stats. Then, get a role and some gear. Then . . Well, then, try to survive the night. That part might be the challenging part. #callsign, roleRES 10 STA 5 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Style] Skill1-Rank, Skill2-Rank, Skill3-Rank...!Perk11Perk2[R][L][A][H][Tools]
>Maybe you've tried this kind of thing before? Maybe the words "Pyther", "Trenchers" or heavens forbid, cerebovorando mean something to you. There's a lot of small little stories. >https://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=art%3F>But you don't need to know them, nor do you need to spend all together too much time trying to understand everything. Still, if you're the clever sort, you might want to ask a few questions? I'm told there's a communication network for that kind of thing.>https://discord.gg/WbSTwTXj
>Of course, you might be the sort of soul inclined to worry and wonder. Look, this really is a lot less terror than it seems at first glance. >You roll dice in the options field by typing dice+ydy. We use d10s, so you'd roll a lot of dice+5d10 and so on. >In the broadest possible sense of the term, this is a turn-based action rpg with a smear of good humour and some scribbled sketches that represent your attempts at teamwork against various nefarious foes. >You get a pool of 5 or so Stamina each turn, and 1 Stamina gets you a roll of up to 1d10 + up to 2 relevant dicepools. So you can stab a seeker with a Violence+Blades, and that might be 5d10 if you've got 2 in each. Because you get to add the Stamina, see. But don't feel constrained to the fine finite arts of murder, you can shout at people too, inspire teammates, and try to avoid falling into a pit. Most things are workable by treating them as dicepools - Authority + Blades could threaten someone by waving a sword in their face, or instruct a group of recruits. >Of course there's fair odds you die quick. I'm told that's part of the charm.
Oh, and before I forget (Sorry, the bloodloss makes the world a little harder to remember), you are . . . Trained in this kind of thing, right?I'm sure the books and the barracks ought to have taught you something clever. >Indeed, everyone does get a selection of skills and some early hazard pay.
>>5602608Is boostgear an armor or tool?#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[L][A] Boostgear[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] 9 bits
>>5602725It sits comfortably along the joints and articulations in your armour - a long-term kind of installation wired, spun and geared into your clothes. consider it more a second little set of muscles, worn underneath your armour. But at the core of it, it's a Tool. Albeit one that never occupies a hand. Since, well, properly installed, it'll... be a hand. Feel free to combine the stored potential with other tool-use. It swings a shovel /real/ well.
>>5602608Fulton, ScavengerStoutDisciplined>Total bits to spend: (7 + 1 (Authority)) * 2 = 16>7 bits: A one-handed, penetrating, sharp, spear>3 bits: A one-handed shield>3 bits: Authority 2>3 bits: Polearm Combat SkillRES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2(Polearm Perk/Skill to be determined by QM)[R] (Spear)[L] (Shield)[A][H][Tools]
Rolled 10, 10, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 8, 6, 3, 5, 2, 2, 10, 9, 9 = 97 (16d10)#Cyrus 'Eventide', Scavager> Stout: +1 Stamina> Wild: +2 Edge> Scavenger: ((7+1) x2 // 16) Bits> +2 Streetsmarts> Entomist - Buzzmind 3 (1 => 2 => 3 // 6 BIts)> Stealth 2 (1 => 2 // 3 Bits)> Edge 2 => 3 (2x3 // 6 Bits) > Clay Urn stuffed with live moths (1 Bit)---RES 10[STA 5+1] // [SPD 3][React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1][Sense 1] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1][Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Wild: Edge 2+1]{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 2} // {Streetsmarts 2}!---[R][L][A][H][Tools]Here goes nothing.
>>5602754>Also gain +2 TacticsFulton, ScavengerStoutDisciplined>Total bits to spend: (7 + 1 (Authority)) * 2 = 16>7 bits: A one-handed, penetrating, sharp, spear>3 bits: A one-handed shield>3 bits: Authority 2>3 bits: Polearm Combat SkillRES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Tactics 2 (Polearm Perk/Skill to be determined by QM)[R] (Spear)[L] (Shield)[A][H][Tools]
>>5602608>Open-Minded>Disciplined>+2 TacticsI feel like I am missing something...#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L][A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}
Rolled 6, 7, 1, 7, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6 = 54 (13d10)>>5602754rolling>7d10 for spear>3d10 for shield>3d10 for skillI assume I don't need to roll for the stat increase?
>>5602754Ah, the cunning kind of scavenger is the one who looks in the Red Market for the sort of things that keeps a seeker alive for further riches. Fine spear you have there, friend . . . Do you know how to use it? Ah, I see you do.And you shield pairs with it well. Remember, you can block by raising your shield. That's how you get the front armour. ah, but I see you're well trained. Little known fact - when your shield is raised in a block, you can still strike out with your spear. [Skyshear Spear]2Sharp, Pen [2]!crit puncture[Strider's Redoubt]Block 1, counter 1Front Armour 2+2 Spears!Lashout, -2 but hit 2 tiles
>>5602758Oh, a whisper-friend. See, this is why I asked for an intelligence professional and not a glasshouse enthusiast who preferentially like speaking to all the beautiful things in the dirt and the dust. But to be entirely clear, your help has rather come around and in handy. You might try to remember how to command your friends, but let's see if I can recall the right of it...>Buzzmind 3!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects>This is a system term - your skills work best in Sense range, around yourself. But as a cunning sort, you can now treat Insects as providing your Sense range. This means you need simply have friends /near/ something you wish to influence (You can innately alway sense the Insects, see, so...)Are you the kind that changes the world?!Molt: Roll Wounds+Buzz to generate Features >Here, wounds accrued painfully pay for changes in yourself and your insectile kin. Sprout wings, grow scale, be more... but the blood cost, ouch.or!Ten Billion Friends: 1Sta to allocate Insects to Tiles>Here, deft control allows you to move masses of insects easily to differing tiles. In your sense range, primarily. --+1 [Akotin Mothjar]Holds [12+Buzz] MothswarmIllusion 1Akotin Moths famously trick the eyes...
>>5602615#Bloom, Steelsoul (Wily, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 2Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 2Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 Violence 2Spear-2, Unarmed-2, Acrobatics-2, Stance-2, Streetsmarts-2!The Flow!Twisting River[R] Strikepoint Spear, 2Hand, 1W, 1Reach8 Bits(this only took me two hours)
>>5602765That happens often around here - the perpetual sensation that you're one good plan off of the /right/ plan. I try not to let it get me down. I recommend you do too. Am I to understand you're a military trained professional battle sigilworker? I'm impressed - don't think I'm not - I'm just trying to understand what deranged school of combatics would double-major their operatives in world-bending and terrain reading. Interesting.You understand that your Limit is pooled across our whole little enterprise, yes? If you want to, you can help sustain the work of your peers, just as they can help sustain your work. With [Force], which in the higher form calls the thing they somethings call Ashoniti, you imbue most well in a . . . Is the word hostile? I think the word is hostile way. Bound around allies, a Force sigil gives them hardened DR as it redirects force away. But twisted into hostiles, it worsen small wounds and impacts. Means people get knocked about, back, and around.Of course I need hardly lecture a trained tactician-scholar such as yourself on the Eight Other Points! You'll figure it out!
>>5602758>>5602725Not a grander group of slackers and layabouts this side of the parliament wall, glad you both made it. Between the three of us, ain't no responsibility or obligation we can't dodge. Us? Prison? Those yellowcaps don't have a chance.
>>5602781Worry not, friend. Time taken is time well spent in interesting ways to learn valuable things. The truth is, you have enough of it. Dancer's heart, no?I don't work with Steelsouls often. No slight, no slight, lower the spear, I mean it well: I'm not in the line of work that calls for your flavour of chaos all that often. Well. Disregard tonight's cavalcade of problems, I promise, it's not usually like this.You'll be fine. Tonight we call for you speciality:violence.Roll Spear + Violence to hit things very very hard.Roll Spear + Stance to adjust your stance, steelsoul. That means you try to a flourish to your strikes that trigger when you hit well. The most common one I'm aware of is the Raincatcher Stance. It'd work like this . . .>1Sta: Spear2 + Stance2 to stance into Bleed [5d10]and then your hits, up to your stance, would now add Bleed to your weapon strikes as you aim for vulnerable points. Of course, if you get knocked out of the dance, you lose concentration. Then you'll have to try again.>Suppose you get 2 hits. Your weapon now inflicts bleed on 10 and 9. Worry not, we keep track of that.
>>5602777#Cyrus 'Eventide', ScavagerRES 10[STA 6] // [SPD 3][React 1] // [Resist 1] // [Rebuff 1][Sense 1] // [Authority 1] // [Cunning 1][Brawn 1] // [Manipulate 1] // [Wild: Edge 3]{BuzzMind 3} // {Stealth 2} // {Streetsmarts 2}!Endless Eyes - You can [Sense] from Insects!Ten Billion Friends - Exert deft control over masses of insects. Directing them to tiles within [Sense] range.[R][L][A][H][Tools](Akotin Mothjar) // Contains (12+Buzz) Mothswarm // Illusion 1> Ready to deploy
>>5602791I find myself in agreement (it might be the bloodloss talking).Let's see what we've got here.
>>5602608>Deploy"The Master sent me. What is it that needs to be done?"#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)Bits: 16 - 7(Sunwire) - 7(Phaseblades)- 1 (Acrobatics 1), -1 (Throwing 1) = 0
>>5602791Ayep, ain't dereliction i' y'come back with the right 'eads bashed.
The soft salt wind scours the streets and I've staunched some of the bleeding. I won't be much in a tussle, but that's not really my sport anyhow. Good to have you here. I can hear them, out there - the hounds. . . >>5602806Ah. A Sunsparker. What needs to be done, friend, is our navigating this backalley sprawl of leans to, merchants manors and warehouses. Ahead: A boat, and freedom. Behind: The Luperni have enough money to hire rather a solid class of pursuer. Let's not think too hard about who they might be sending out into the night...
Rolled 3, 2, 2, 2, 5, 1, 1, 10 = 26 (8d10)>>5602810> Enter Stealth (2Sta+2Stealth)> Sneak Ex3 (3Sta)> Release a moth to scout out the nearby alleyway and rooftops. Direct it to ascend and move 1 E. (1Sta+3Buzzmind)
Rolled 8, 6, 3, 3, 8, 7, 6, 8, 1, 3, 5, 6, 6, 9, 4, 7, 3, 8 = 101 (18d10)Sorry, sorry, the Masters sent you and they sent a -- what am I looking at -- no -- what -- /what/ -- Jove? Bloom? Fulton? You three get between me and this. I am thankful for the help and in awe of the dedication but there are some things too haywire heart to be within arms length. Just. . . Try not to make any sudden moves, friend.Your wires coil and fling and arcs gracefully. Like snow. If snow could pierce solid steel. You swing them at Length 3 around others, or objects - then further actions can move, swing, pull or such the object. Or . . . cut it. Your blades channel Force, and strike and guard. Now, interestingly, your Wires are conducive to elements. That's what Energy 1 really means. If you spin them around something, you can use the connection and your Blades to channel force... or thermals... into the wires. cunning kind of trick, really. >You'd roll Wire3+Kin3.-----------Right, friends, soft-souls and scavenger hearts. I hear the Hounds of Luperni and the boat in the distance. Listen, on the wind? You hear that? The soft footfall footpads. Lesser hunters, I think... Total tactics pool....Fulton, 2Breaker, 2Lamia, 2Ink, 3Total StreetsmartsEventide, 2Jove, 2Bloom, 2Ink, 3
Rolled 7, 8, 3, 5, 6 = 29 (5d10)I'll 'ave us a look. Anyone ain't lookin', get ready or do a bit o' shoppin'. Thought I smelled a bit o' old fruit about...>>5602810>1sta: move 111>Medium: 3sta+2brawn +1boost: quietly jump up to the roof. 5 dice?>1sta: dodge>1sta: look around. Slackers should be especially obvious. sense+streetsmarts. 4 dice?#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[L][A] [H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Okay, friends... I think we've got the lay of the land. Good use of smarts.>3 hits tactics, 3 hits streetsmarts. Map updated!>base information about hostiles acquired!--We need to move fast. The Luperni are few here, for now, but things will Escalate as they narrow the search and bring up their hunters. Every turn, Fate has it out for us and odds are they'll bring up more hired hands.>Escalation dice are rolled at the end of player phase. A hit means a search party arrives. Escalation increases every time no hits are scored and when a turn passes. Scare them out of the way, shove them aside or, if we have to, commit a slight amount of violence. Don't think the lesser hired hands will put up much of a stern fight - if you wound them, they're apt to flee. No, it's the Houseguard Hounds we need to worry about. But if we luck are with us, we're faster than they're ferocious and by the time they arrive, we'll be miles out to sea. I'll do my best to keep up. So don't worry overmuch. The arrowhead digs a mite, but I can mostly move. If you have an idea, SHOUT loudly and I'll hear it.>Ink takes care of herself, but if you want her attention 1STA and a suggestion helps.--Remember, you can about move your SPEED with 1 Stamina. It'd take Acrobatics or Stairs to get up top to those rooftops. We have some ground to cover, so lets get moving. >Please take your actions, or link to a previous action you'd still like to do! >crew turn. . . BEGINS!
Rolled 9, 3, 2, 8 = 22 (4d10)>>5602829>>5602831Forgot spotting dice Something I'm not clear about: Since I always spend 1 stamina on a skill check, am I always rolling at least [skills]+1d10? Also, looks like it's 2 stamina to refuel boostgear by 1?
>>5602831"Agent, does this appear to be a traversable path?"
>>5602836Right clear there, Jove. One always spends at least 1 Stamina so one always gets at least 1d10. You can accomplish quite a few things with just your bare brawn, some determination and a bit of the old Earnest Try. That said, secrets, skills and perks do help rather a lot.As for your Boostkit, you're correct. Once you spend some of the stored force, you'll need to wind up the gears by spending 2 Stamina. Now this might seem a poor trade, trading two d10s for 3d10s later. . . But I should remind you that the Boostgear does not provide you with additional dice, it provides you with additional outcome by unleashing the pent up force. If you don't have the stamina to spare, you can also try to accomplish the same with a roll of Gearwright. But that's rather faster and so up to chance - with the possibility of overcranking the things too. On that topic, that's why you've studied some mechanics as well. You can attempt to modify the Boostgear using Gearwright. I don't much recommend doing this while engaged in ferocious duels, but it is possible to adjust the tensile strength and lock in a harder boost or a few other adjustments. Just. . . Be mindful of your limits.
>>5602837Let me see... It's a narrow enough alley, but... someone /slim/ could force it. I wouldn't want to be caught in there though, the walls are oppressively tight.
>>5602838All right. In my case, I'm just using Boost as the basic thrust of the jump, not to add dice.
I'd rather duck under these here planks and shuffle through the canvas up ahead. Or perhaps go over the rooftop. Mhm.. . . no, I've got a prey's instinct that's how I attract my second arrow of the day...
Rolled 5, 7, 5, 3, 3 = 23 (5d10)>>5602787>>5602810I wondered that too when they plopped me into that classroom too. But I never got my answer and I'm here now. Might as well see if I can make it work... something like this?>1Sta, +2 Fatigue: Incant on next spell>Focus Aim>3Sta: Attune Fulton's Strikers Redoubt to [Push] a coming force upon impact [Attune 2+ 3 Sta]>1Sta: Move 3,5
Rolled 10, 1, 8, 5, 2, 3, 5, 3, 6, 3, 5 = 51 (11d10)>>5602831>>5602837"Perfect.">[Stamina 1] Move 187>[Stamina 3] Lengthen wire to 6>[Stamina 2+Wiredancer 4] Send out a wire 111188 and pull the Slicedog by a limb into the alleyway.>[Brawn 1+Kinetikos 3] Apply more force if he does not fit.#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5602847Whoops, ignore the extra die
>>5602845Ah, the tiny little rules of the world. Bending. Well done, Scourgeling! You've remembered correctly: the Sigil is bound to the Shield, and it offsets incoming force. Your sigil is . . . Monstrously strong, though, with a total of 7 force. It'll fade over time down to your Limit unless you actively maintain it. Good fortune though: you don't need to be right there to maintain it!
Rolled 1 (1d10)Ah, Jove has eyes above. Good instincts. It appears the Luperni don't have control over the territory just yet - they're still spreading out and not quite on their guard. Did you ten of them?. . . Nine? Huh. Where did the last one g---please excuse your narrator one must fight the urge to scream.-->Escalation Phase. . .
Rolled 9, 8, 3, 4, 1 = 25 (5d10)>>5602831>>5602831Now then... we spotted you two clowns two blocks south. It'd really be for the best if you go home.> 2STA: Move 553333 (can I go diagonal?)> 2STA: Manipulate+Street, clear off you two, for your own good 1+2+2d10> 1STA: Twisting River, deflect incoming 1+2+3d10> Free: Unarmed+React, If someone gets close, trip them! then flow away 2+1d10(captcha failed 9 times in a row)
It is good to practice self control sometimes. I just need to unclench my jaw, breathe in and accept. Accept. Acceeept. . . --Jove, it looks like those three Slicers are looking for their missing Tenth. Never ask me what happened to him and I will never have to think about it again. Hmh. The canvas keeps up covered for now, but they'll find us soon. We could lay low and hope they pass, but time ticks away and I hear the footfalls of more footpads. Still, I'm none too keen on a bladed exchange.--Cyrus, in these early spring days the low canals are hunting grounds for small things and larger things still. If you're adjacent to a canal tile, it will add +1 hit to your Buzzmind. And that over there seems like a Antcolony, carving out under the stacked crates. They're none too strong or imperial, but they're there. --Ah, Bloom. Those two don't look like the bravest sorts...>Update 1/2
Not the hardest hired hands in the city, I see. Then again, Bloom does have a immaculately fierce glare. It seems the way forward is clear, but I don't like the look of those Seekers Jove spotted left-side. They're watching the canal and cradling shortbows. I don't think they'll be wanting to get wet though, so if we can block their line of sight we can rush past. Or. . . If particularly acrobatic, maybe you can make it over the canal? Albeit, 3 on 1 is a patently unfair kind of thing. -->crew phase! You're doing well! Keep it up!>Breaker's bound sigil degrades by 1, to a force of 6.
Rolled 5, 9, 3, 8, 5, 8, 5, 2, 5, 3 = 53 (10d10)>>5602875>Lamia hums a tune.>Lengthen Wire to 5 (Stamina 2)>[3+3] Send Sunwire 11112 into the Slicedog, immobilizing him. (Stamina 3 + Wiredancer 3) 6d10>[1+3] Store potential energy inside the Slicedog. (Stamina 1 + Kinetikos 3) 5d10#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
Rolled 5, 10, 4, 5, 10, 8, 10, 5, 8, 9, 9, 8, 10, 4, 10, 3, 5, 6, 10, 3, 6, 2, 4, 2, 4 = 160 (25d10)>>5602875That sounds like a challenge! Let's see... something like:> Push for 3 more Stamina, 3 Fatigue> 2STA: Move 322333> 1STA ... jumping powerfully to scale the crates faster! Acrobatics+Brawn 1+2+1d10> Free ...vaulting the canal Spear+Acrobatics 2+2d10> 2STA and kicking the first Seeker in the face Unarmed+Violence 2+2+2d10> Free Flowing, stepping north after attacking> 2STA Sweeping Seeker 2 into the canal with the spear Spear+Violence 2+2+2d10> Free Flowing, stepping north after attacking> 1STA Twisting River, repeat last hit on next Seekerthis?
Rolled 9, 9, 6, 9, 1, 4 = 38 (6d10)>>5602897and that last one looks like a dud, so Push again and Twisting River! 4 fatigue
>>5602897That would be the more . . . Steelsoul solution to the conundrum at hand, quite. As I said: I admire your talents. I just so very seldom get to see them in action. Did you just beat a man with another man's arm while fending off a knife? Look, I understand a spine is flexible sort of thing but I don't think its meant to bend that way.
>>5602901I'm trying to go gentle on them, see. Don't want to get blood on my new scarf.
>>5602906I'm impressed by your restraint - although you did break the nose of that first one. Good avoidance on the blood-spray though. I think your robe is still pristine.
Rolled 9, 1, 8, 7, 4, 4, 2, 4, 8, 2, 6 = 55 (11d10)>>5602875Lamia, ech. Well... HRRRGNGNGNHGNGHGHHNHNHNRHRRRR>1stam+2brawn+2authority: sound hungry and carnivorous to the guys down there>move 33>2stam+1gearwright+1cunning: optimize boostgear for running jumps>2stam charge fuel>1stam+1sense+2streetsmart: what do I see in the cages NW of me, and if nothing, what do I expect?#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 6, 6 = 12 (2d10)>>5602912missed two dice
>>5602893Bound up like that, he won't make it far. Your wires are coiled around him. He'll try to struggle out (and his allies aid him). If you . . . Pull. . . Now, you can slice into him. A bit more deft manoeuvring simply shifts your prey around. >>5602912Good eyes Jove. I don't see any cages myself, just crates and stall and a few forlorn looking fruit stands. Back alley merchandise, huh? Although. . . There, you see it? On the roof? It looks like someone's piled a lot of jagged rubble. Easy to cause a small avalanche with an arrow or thrown rock or some-such. I think the Luperni might have prepared the grounds. Or maybe it's a local gang that sets the roofs these ways. Anyhow, the pile of rocks can be pushed over - they'll fall on anyone below.And ... Huh. That door. It's been busted down. See the woodsplinters. It looks like an office of some kind? Probably harbour related. We don't have a lot of time to investigate, but I'm always keen on mysteries. -->Bloom, Jove and Lamia have acted.>Remaining crew feel free to act as per /this/ update. We'll give you about 8 hours or until a few more slink in. No rush. Maybe catch some sleep, soft-souls?
>>5602912That scream frightened them something fierce. I think they'd flee, if one of them wasn't rooted to the spot. >Terror impairs just as well as a knife, and sometimes, cuts deeper. Opponents struck with Terror treat it as a forced spend of their Stamina pool up until the Terror rating - They usually spend on it /running away/ or cowering. --Good adjustment. I think it's . . . Stable?>You've performed a Gearmod! Good on you! >As you can see on your status tracker, it says Gearmod 1{jump}. Your base boostgear has boost 3, but now it adds +1 to jumps. However . . . It is finnicky. And you can only crank the gears so far. Try not to exceed the base Boost rating in general. Once that happens, you've Overtuned your gears and they might be a little harsher on the body than is desirable.
>>5602926>Part of Limit: Maintain Fulton's Siigil for free>2Sta: Move 3,3,3,3,3,3>2Sta: Attune to Imbue Break in Bloom's 1st Target 4 NE with Force>1Sta: Attune to Strenghten Bloom's final strike against his enemy with Force#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L][A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}
>>5602608>>5602926#Harry [Hart], Scourge>Open-Minded>Wild>+1 Authority, +1 Sense>+2 Academics>!Beacon, !Conduit>Silver Needle Kit attunement: [Woeheart]>Deploy (around where everyone else first deployed, if I can specify where to deploy)"Apologies for my tardiness, I thought I could get away with a quick nap..."#Harry [Hart], ScourgeRES 10STA 5 | SPD 3React 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2Limit 4[Type] Open-Minded[Style] WildAttune 2, Academics 2!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any action as a third dicepool, but 1s now tick Backfires)!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, or 3 Wounds for +1 AoE)[R] Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)[L] N/A[A] Thick Robe[H] N/A[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart])(Here's hoping you're actually accepting joins right now. Also, can I act out of a deployment, or do I gotta wait for next turn?)
Kierkegaard, Scourge (Open-Minded, Disciplined)RES 10| STA 5| SPD 3React 1| Resist 1| Rebuff 1Sense 1| Auth 1| Cunning 1|Brawn 1| Manipulate 1Limit 2| Attune 2!Incant!Beacon[R]: Shiv, 0P, 9+ Bleed[L]:[A]: A Thick Robe[H]:[Tools]: Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+Sense Range) {Fate}
>>5603010(Don't forget that you can also add +1 to two stats, plus an extra bonus from paperwork (>>5602696).)
Rolled 6, 10, 7, 1, 5 = 29 (5d10)>>5603007>>5603016Where do you see that you get +1 to two stats?>>5602926>3 Sta: Move 811 811 1>3 Sta: Use Lashout to hit both enemies with my Skyshear Spear (3 Sta + 2 Spears + 2 Focus - 2 Lashout)>1 Sta: Raise Shield>Steady: Examine the weapons of the slicedogs, best to know the capabilities of our foes.Fulton, ScavengerStoutDisciplined>Total bits to spend: (7 + 1 (Authority)) * 2 = 16>7 bits: A one-handed, penetrating, sharp, spear>3 bits: A one-handed shield>3 bits: Authority 2>3 bits: Polearm Combat SkillRES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Tactics 2,Spears 2:!Lashout, -2 but hit 2 tiles[R] Skyshear Spear2Sharp, Pen [2]!crit puncture[L] Strider's RedoubtBlock 1, counter 1Front Armour 2[A][H][Tools]I hope posting and processing 3 turns from 1-3 am won't be a regular occurrence or I suspect many of us are just going to die from inability to act. Please give us time to do things, this looks like a really fun game.
>>5603059Accidentally posted my bit spends... I'll remove this from my sheet in future posts.
>>5603059>Now, individualize yourself a little and adjust 2 stats by +1
>>5603059Also I miscounted my Stamina, I'd like to adjust the Lashout to use 2 Stamina instead of 3 if it isn't too late.>>5603063Oh I see, thank you>>5603059using my unused stat bonuses:>Gain Resilience +1>Gain Authority +1Fulton, ScavengerStoutDisciplinedRES 11STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 3 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Tactics 2,Spears 2:!Lashout, -2 but hit 2 tiles[R] Skyshear Spear2Sharp, Pen [2]!crit puncture[L] Strider's RedoubtBlock 1, counter 1Front Armour 2[A][H][Tools]
Rolled 10, 6, 9, 8, 5, 8, 1, 2 = 49 (8d10)>>5602926> Release the remaining 14 Moths. Direct all 15 of them to use their {Illusion} quality to help conceal my presence. Shifting forward in a sweeping motion, Eventide silently proceeds into the suffocating ratsnest of sidestreets and alleyways. (3Sta+2Stealth+3Buzzmind)> Sneak Sx1, Ex2. (3Sta)
>>5602988Hey now, Breaker, this is the gentlemanly flank, the poor pureed cut throat flank was on the left this time. You can tell which one that is by which way Lamia goes.I think with 3 escalation dice you have a 97% chance a real pursuer comes down that street behind you in just a minute. You might want to... turn around, and prepare something else.
>>5603010>>5603007Good to see both of you. I'm now officially more frightened for us than of the Hounds - Scourgelings, scourgelings as far as the eye can see... Let's get you up to speed...You can generally take an action upon Deployment - it depends a little on the situation, so sometimes it won't be possible - but as we're leaving the safehouse and hitting the road, I serve as the rallying point. Uh. Hi.That means you can on deployment take an action from my position. That is you can act from Ink's location as your deployment action.
>>5603064Ah, I see you've remembered your training! Yeah, we put that in there to see who was paying attention. It'll make you miles better. . . And that bonus Authority scores you a Bonus Bit. Which, due to the nature of temporal flow and time I'll add to the 5 you now owe a Red Marketeteer for increasing Authority to 2. But don't fret, I've got deep pockets - which is to say, enjoy your bonus!
>>5602926>>5603138(Well in that case...)>[Attune 2 + Stamina 2] Attempt to {Knit} Agent Ink's wounds.>[Attune 2 + Authority 2 + Stamina 3] {Command} the Slicedog next to the bound-up one to begin slicing into his allies.(I may be misinterpreting how this thing's supposed to work, apologies in advance.)#Harry [Hart], ScourgeRES 10STA 5 | SPD 3React 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2Limit 4[Type] Open-Minded[Style] WildAttune 2, Academics 2!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any action as a third dicepool, but 1s now tick Backfires)!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, or 3 Wounds for +1 AoE)[R] Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)[L] N/A[A] Thick Robe[H] N/A[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart])
Rolled 2, 5, 3, 7, 10, 7, 10, 8, 5, 10, 5 = 72 (11d10)>>5603143(Forgot that I should probably roll for it, oops.)
>>5603138I'll lead my pair down this way, you keep yours over that side. As long as they can't all weave together, reality should be safe.Did I really spend 7 stamina? I rolled dice for only 4. I think. I'm not good at counting. Maybe I'm just not as fit as I thought I was.
>>5603150Scuffed the landing just a little. And they almost clipped you with that bow.
These first few Hounds cannot bar our way anymore. Good work, softsouls. And then from here we'll --- OH STARS DAMNABLE SPIT SWORD STAB EYE TERROR YOU'RE JIGGLING THE ARROWHEAD YOU -- AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH>1/2
Rolled 5, 8, 1 = 14 (3d10)AAAHHHHHHH---
Mother of a weeping child father of a nightgaunt endless chittering little eyes in the dark breathe breaethe---Wheewwww. Okay, Hart. My man, my b u d d y , my f r i e n d, that almost worked but the arrow is a little too deep.>1 hit vs . . . ? No dice! Sigil resisted!Let me catch my breath and I'm up for trying again-- wait, no, no. I've just realised I'm not up for trying again. But I know there's painkillers and alleviates in the cache I prepared up ahead. Let me have some of those /first/ and then we can try to solve this the Special Way. --I see our first Hound have arrived from the main street. We're still in the clear and --- AH.That's an Alarm Arrow. Look, the Seeker up there, by the roof. She's sending up a signal. That'll draw their attention but we have some time, still, before the louts arrive. I think we really rather ought to get moving. Makes me think. These slicers are low class. Good men, I suppose, for brawny work and intimidation but the Houseguard who put an arrow in me had a certain panache. When they arrive, we'll be trouble. Let's try not to be here when they do. >crew phase!
Good to know you're moving. We're doing well. Navigating these alleys is the harder task tonight. Be careful not to fall in the canal.Keep in mind, moving is a little less difficult than you might think.You always get to move your full SPD with 1 Stamina. Heavy armour tends to reduce someone's speed. Probably why our Stalwarts are all arriving late.One cardinal tile is 1SPD, but you might try to slip a corner in a diagonal way? That's a little harder and somehow, somewhy, it tends to tire people out and accrues +1 Fatigue. Something about Universal Rules or some-such. Point is, moving diagonally gets you somewhere faster but the Gods of the Angles tend to frown.If you need to rush, remember you can Sprint - spend 1 Stamina to add +1 Speed. You also get 1 Fatigue.Usually, this easier as a shorthand. Push and Sprint together. You'll take 2 Fatigue for +1 Speed. I wish I could do that but I'm worried if I jostle too much the arrowhead will poke things unfit for poking.
Rolled 3, 5, 2, 2, 2, 6, 9 = 29 (7d10)>>5603190> Sneak [3, 3]. (2Sta)> Compel the nearby Ant colony to aggressively swarm the Slicedog @ [8, 1, 1] relative to my current position. (4Sta+3BuzzMind)
Rolled 2, 8, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 10, 6, 3, 4 = 64 (11d10)>>5603190>Push to gain 2 Sta>7 Stamina: Skewer these two foes with Lashout (2 Spear + 2 Focus + 7 Sta)>1 Sta: Raise Shield>Steady: Operate with and exude an aura of cold intimidating professionalism. Make these punks realize they are out of their depth.
>>5603212(It’s actually 9 dice from lashout, ignore the last two)
Rolled 8, 2, 9, 6, 8, 7, 10, 3, 10 = 63 (9d10)>>5603190Calm down, mate, just grab a hold of that boat. Tighter than an orphan with a free loaf. You'll be fine.>>5603198I did wonder earlier, thank you. I guess that's useful for not stepping on traps in cardinal directions, squeezing past corners, between enemies, or maybe if your SPD was 1? Can I step diagonally with Flow though, or does that cost fatigue?> 1STA: Calm the Seeker. Manipulate+Street 2+1+2d10 (its kinda cajoling?)> 3STA: Deep Breaths> 1STA: Move 111> Free: Make it fancy, Acrobatics+Steelsoul 1+2+1d10
>>5603214Someone with the grace of steel and the soul of a dancer gets to step. . .anywhere.Once saw a Steelsoul acrobatically step up and over small bar-top to win a very deadlocked argument.And by argument I mean barbrawl.>Flow gets you 1 step, any direction, including "up", "down", and over.
>>5603190>Maintain Sygil on Fulton's shield>2Sta: Move 8,1,7,7,7,7>+Focus on next action>2Sta: Attune Fulton's Spear! by Imbueing {Strenghten} on his {Lashout} Attack>1Sta: Recover 1 Fatigue#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L][A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}
>>5603198What's the conversion rate on jump roll successes to distance possible?
Rolled 6, 6, 4, 7, 4, 7, 8, 9, 4, 1, 10, 5 = 71 (12d10)>>5603198#Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10STA 6 SPD 2React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 [Style]Etiquette-Rank 3, Long Blades-Rank 2, Negotiation-Rank 2ChallengeMountain Motion[R]Woodbreaker[L]Fist[A]Masscast Plate[H]Nothing[Tools] 7 Bits>If Possible, Spawn the right side of where Breaker Spawned the first turn.>Sprint>Move 5,5,3>Move 3,3,3>"Have at you knave!" Challenge the slice dog>Be Reckless!>Bellow a Warcry! Authority 1+Stamina 1+Etiquette 3>Charge! 1,1,1>Cleave the Slice Dog in two Violence 2+Stamina 1+Long Blades 2+Brawn 2
Rolled 7, 10, 6, 3, 3, 5, 8, 8, 6, 5, 7, 5 = 73 (12d10)>>5603190>[3Sta]Use wires to climb up 8 onto the roof. (Acrobatics 1 + Stamina 3) 4d10>[1Sta] Move 11>[2Sta] Send wires to control the Slicedog 18, have him run into the slice dogs 333, weapon pointed forward.(Stamina 2 + Wiredancer 3) 5d10>Put some force into his movement (Kinetikos 3)3d10#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5603231Boost 3 + 1 Jump = 4 tiles. And no reason to worry about /rolling/, Jove - you boostgear boosts. Gets you that far.Otherwise one gets about 1 tile per hit, using Speed.>>5603239See, and I just finished saying the stalwarts were slow! Good to have you, metalman. If you clank loudly enough you'll get their full attention and I'm told that will certainly be glorious!
>>5603239You actually have 8 bits, you get 7+Authority, which is 1
>>5603247Do the cube gods tax me for diagonal flight?
Rolled 9, 3, 7, 1, 8, 4, 6, 7, 7, 1, 5, 4, 7, 10, 5, 8 = 92 (16d10)>>5603190>{Speed 3 + Stamina 1} Move 77"...What even...? Nevermind, it doesn't matter.">[Attune 2 + Authority 2 + Stamina 2 + !Beacon (Limit 4 + Rank 1)] Attempt to {Shape} the blood & viscera in the alleyway into a blade>[Attune 2 + Authority 2 + Stamina 1] {Command} the bloodblade to crawl its way over to me. Like a creepy, bloody sword-caterpillar.>{Stamina 1} Claim my blade.(this is probably completely inefficient and potentially won't even work even with good rolls, but ssssssshhhhhhhhh)#Harry [Hart], ScourgeRES 10STA 5 | SPD 3React 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2Limit 4[Type] Open-Minded[Style] WildAttune 2, Academics 2!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any action as a third dicepool, but 1s now tick Backfires)!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, or 3 Wounds for +1 AoE)[R] Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)[L] N/A[A] Thick Robe[H] N/A[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart])
>>5603252Harshly, violently, in grand amounts. Well, in a sense. If you just "get" the effect (1 Step, 4 Boost, suchlike), you don't have to worry about due expense reports.If you had unlocked the ability to fly and it was your normal movement, then diagonals would incur 1 Fatigue per.
>>5603239Welcome to the civilized violence lane, I think you'll fit right in. Don't mind the moths, that's Eventide, they're around... somewhere.Are those guys behind you with us too? You should tell them to take off their Luperni disguises, we're way p[ast that stage in the plan. Even I know that!
Rolled 2, 9, 8, 10, 7, 7, 6 = 49 (7d10)>>5603259Roight.>>5603190Oi, you. You was jus' thinkin' you'd like a load off that arm, wasn't you?>Push2>Move 331>Boost 2222>Move 111>Boost 22211111>Move 1>Aimed 3stam+2blade+2brawn: Ruin seeker's bow. Or arm. Ain't fussed.>2 Dodges#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 9, 6, 3, 2, 10, 1, 3, 3, 4 = 41 (9d10)Strikers. Always the fast sort. Speed makes up for a myriad of other mistakes, but be careful out there Jove. The Luperni must have more men in waiting. The whistles are getting louder . . .--What a pair of lungs on you, Tony! Yeah! Let's get them!>Motivation! Free Stamina next turn!>>5603214How do you make simply climbing crates look so graceful?>Acrobatic Prep - useful for a dodge or a roll or an advanced maneuverer. Treat it like a free roll at this value on your next turn.--Wait, I hear... something
Ah. The Houseguard is here. That fighter is not like the Slicers or the Seekers, friends - that one is dangerous, well equipped and ill intentioned. We should get away from here, and rather fast too - where there is one, there will be more.--Fulton, good block - and the Sigil redirected the Force of that poor fool's strike. The rest is . . . Physics.--Lamia! Watch out! Those Seekers are crack shots and arrows, I'm a testament, hurt! You're bleeding! It's not so deep, though. Just be gentle...>That guy got rebounded so hard he pulled you off of the roof. Ouch.>You're BLEEDING. This is usually FAIRLY BAD.>You take WOUNDS equal to you BLEED at the start of your turn unless you specifically take action to prevent this. Breathe in to apply your Resist to the Bleed, as DR, or try to Shake It Off to staunch the flow.--Jove? Does anyone have eyes on Jove? He's buried in a scuffle of maniacs with weapons. And those dogs look none too friendly.>They're trying to break out their friend from your surprise grapple, and they almost got him. But he worked well as a human shield. Sadly, it looks like that dog got around behind you. Your vest took the worst of it, and your armor has decayed a little. Also you are . . .>BLEEDING. THIS IS USUALLY REALLY BAD. At the start of your turn, unless you take an action to fight the bleed, you take Wounds equal to your Bleeding. You might try to staunch it, getting your Resist as DR per Stamina, but, uh, mild complication that you're engaged in a sword-fight. They'll see it as an opening!--Hart?. . . Hart.... Hart. What am I looking at?>crew phase!
>>5603258Some sort of ... creepy blood-sword caterpillar? By the Voidstar, Hematheurges get up to the strangest work. Smart use of material though. It looks like your binding FAR exceeds your limit, so it will decay rapidly. But for now, it's quite strong. command your creation with a roll of Attune, and it will use its 8strength to carry out your will. If you leave it to its own devices it will use whatever rudimentary instincts it possess to safeguard you.You can also maintain the sigilwork, of course, spending 1 STA per 1 above your Limit - it would be 4 Stamina to maintain the whole thing.
>>5603388> Sneak [7, 1, 1, 1, 1] (5Sta)> Snatch up the curved blade lying on the ground nearby. (1Sta)
Rolled 4, 4, 3, 8, 6, 3, 5, 5, 6, 7, 10, 3, 7, 4, 1, 8 = 84 (16d10)>>5603190# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)>Total bits (7+1*2=16)>5 bits: Two-handed, Block, Clawed gauntlets>2 bits: Throwing blades [tools?]>1 bits: Hood>1 bits: Cloak >3 bits: Unarmed 2>1 bits: Throwing 1>3 bits: Unarmed Combat SkillRES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Skills:Perk: to be determined[R] Gauntlets 2h[L] [A] Cloak[H] Hood[Tools] Throwing blades
>>5603405Apologies.This was me.
>>5603405You understand you can move your full SPD, yes, Eventide? Even while being sneaky. You can take it slow as you like, it's just, you do not have to.
Rolled 10, 10, 7, 4, 8, 5, 1, 10, 1, 2, 10, 2, 10, 8, 9, 9, 8, 9, 10, 10, 4 = 147 (21d10)>>5603388"Be still. To end your life takes no more than the effort needed to pluck the string of a lyre.">Grab the Slicedog at 11 using wires and pull him in front of me to block further arrows. (Wiredancer 3d10)>Dissuade the Slicedog against any unnecessary movements. (Authority+Manipulate 3d10)>[2]Breathe in, resist 2 bleed.>[4]Shake it off, use Sunwires to stitch up wounds. (Stamina+Resilience+Resist 15d10)#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5603412Ah.For some reason I thought I only had 1 SPD.I'll keep my current action as is, out of fairness. Though I'll pick up the pace next turn.Thanks for informing me of this. Its painfully likely that I would have kept shuffling along at 6 tiles per turn if you hadn't mentioned it.
Rolled 1, 10, 8, 3, 9, 3, 3, 8, 2, 3, 1, 5, 9, 10, 9, 7, 6, 8 = 105 (18d10)>>5603388"Well this is certainly more than I expected.">{Limit 4, Stamina 2} Maintain Hemotheurgy (6/8)>{Fatigue +2} Push 2x (Stamina +2)>[Attune 2 + Authority 2 + Stamina 1] {Command} the bloodblade to attack the Slicedog and Hound>[Attune 2 + Authority 2? + Stamina 4 + !Beacon (Limit 4 + Rank 1)] Make the Hound {Bleed}#Harry [Hart], ScourgeHemotheurgy 8RES 10STA 5 | SPD 3React 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2Limit 4[Type] Open-Minded[Style] WildAttune 2, Academics 2!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any action as a third dicepool, but 1s now tick Backfires)!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, or 3 Wounds for +1 AoE)[R] Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)[L] N/A[A] Thick Robe[H] N/A[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart])
Rolled 6, 6, 6, 9, 1, 1, 4, 10, 4, 8, 7 = 62 (11d10)>>5603388I saw where he went to... there! He's surrounded!> Free Acrobatic Prep, pull up /and/ roll to my feet (Effect was 5? so 5-1d10)> 1STA: Move 777> Free ... and vault to the next rooftop Spear+Acrobatics 2+2d10> 1STA: Move 111> 2STA: Breathe In, -2 Fatigue> 1STA: Twisting River, Redirect Incoming 2+3d10> Steady? shout advice to Jove. Authority and Violence! 3d10
>>5603409Oh. I see we have a Moth School Graduate. I wonder how the Foreign Office retained your services. Very quiet there. Have you . . . Have you always been right there?[Silkhand Gauntlets]2Pain, 2GrabCling>Stab them into things to hold on and wait there - like walls or the underside of a boat.>2Grab works offensively . . . And defensively. It is /hard/ to catch a sword in your bare hands, but it is /possible/. Speed+Unarmed as a defensive roll.[Bandolier of Rough Sharps]Range [Sense+Rank] Ammo 6Wound or PinFlurry: -1 Ammo for +1HitRestock 1>Pin damages SPD, or locks things down.>Restock 1 means it's patently easy to find a few more sharps. 1 Stamina restores your ammo by your restock value.[Shadecloak]+1 Dodge, Length 2>very comfortable. And you'd be surprised how useful a length of cloak is - tie it to things, swirl it over someone..[Mothmask]10 Filtration3x3 Smoke, 2 Ammo>Never worry about blood, guts and gas!+2 Unarmed!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.+1 Thrown!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arcUnarmed combat skill...!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands
>>5603433I don't know what locking the dicepool means for Steady actions, I assume it means you can't use those pools for anything else that turn.Get em, Jove!>>5603424Hart, that big armoured guy can take 2 fatigue, spend 1 stamina,body slam you through that stall, and he'd still have 4 left to repaint that lovely alleyway red again (with your insides this time). Push some more and run!
>>5603441It precisely means that pool becomes unavailable for anything else this turn. And this effect is immune to clever timing - you can't strike with blades, threaten with blades, then steady action polish your blades. The blades get locked into the Steady acton!
>>5603450Probably then means end of everyones turn for the effect and not the end of my one? So Jove gets my great advice next turn, and it doesn't help him /right now/.
this looks cool
Rolled 9, 5, 4, 6, 7, 2, 10 = 43 (7d10)>>5603388>Sprint 1>Push 1>1 Sta: Move 711, pick up blade off the ground and store it on my person>1 Sta: Move 1111>1 Sta: Move 11 and jump up and…>3 Sta: Recklessly (1) stab that Seeker! (Spears 2 + Focus 2 + 3 Sta)>1 Sta: Keep an eye out and reactively Raise my shield toward the first enemy that strikes me>Steady: Take some deep breaths and try to recover some fatigue(If any of this is too much for the Sta I put in, just add a Push to make it happen if I understand it correctly)
>>5603457Ah, I'm a stickler for temporal causality but not to such a degree that we hurt and harm ourselves. If you can't guide you allies steadily through the storm, what good is it?If you take supportive steady actions, we'll resolve them at the end of your turn. So you can Steadily apply First Aid to a bleeding ally. And then the Ally won't bleed when they take their turn.
>>5603460That's the beauty of it, scar-soul. I do that by rote - it's why you sometimes see Fatigue incrementing even if you didn't realise you were pushing yourself!
>>5603459Thank you, stranger. It's the result of ... Well. Best not worry too much about the source of all this, or we're apt to be shocked. You can actually give us helping hand, if you can think your way through the recruitment process. More souls generally make things merrier!
>>5603464. . . Mind you, if you try to take a Steady action right where someone can punch you and stop you, what happens is the dogs and the damned and the doomed break the laws of causality and spend their Stamina during your turn to stop you. They don't get to act on their turn, since. . . They just did act . . . but it's a poor sort of fighter who calmly waits for their enemies to patch themselves. So really, just try not to give someone emergency triage right where someone else can reach out and stop you. Or do so, but then do it behind Toby Lerone. Stalwarts have the heart to take it!
>>5603388Ah yes [Reverb] that's a nice thing... but I can't help but feel like I don't remember totally what it was...
>>5603488Maybe someone schooled in scholalistic academics can help? Or you can try to remember with your own . . . cunning.
Rolled 4, 8, 10, 6, 9, 3, 2, 9, 7, 3, 3, 10, 1 = 75 (13d10)>>5603388>Maintain Sygil on Fulton>1Sta: Move 3,3,2>-Focus>2Sta: Attune door to {Break} itself apart upon an impact (Attune 2, Mani 1, Limit 4)>1Sta: Kick door in with Inks help, "on the count of 1 kick the door in. Together...1!" (brawn 1+ stamina 1+ Tactics 2)>1Sta: Breathe In>>5603534>1Sta: Cunning to try and remember what [Reverb] was about. Surely its on the tip of my lobe... (cunning 1, stamina 1)#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L] [A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}
Lamia? Lamia, try to speak. Does it catch, or do you feel fine? Yes? I see you managed to shake it off. The arrow didn't gouge in too deep. Well done! Keep at it! Up and at them, huphaah!>Lamia recovers, mostly - but after Shaking Things Off, you gradually accrue Exhaustion. This applies a penalty to all further rolls to try and Shake Things. Best get off the field to recover fully, friends!>But with that many crits you're now MOTIVATED! Bonus Stamina on the coming turn.--Hart, that Slicer is taking a beating by your. . . I'm unsure. But the Houseguard looks to be made of far, far sterner stuff. And your powers are limited when he's not even Wounded. Poke a few holes in him first, it'll give you better access to his insides. Although we'll have to contest with his armor and skills. And he looks to be a dedicated sort. --Jove, duck, man!>You're being [Guided] by an ally. Guidance is what keeps a team together. Guidance is treated as locked stamina towards some purpose, but uses your skills in general. In this case, 2 guidance for ... violence. -->half-crew turn. Any non-acting crew can act.
Rolled 6, 5, 2, 4, 4, 1, 9, 10, 8, 4, 5, 9, 2, 2 = 71 (14d10)>>5603388'ELL FOR LEATHEEER>Push>Release grapple>Reckless 3stam+2brawn+1cunning+2guide: Use escaping seeker's momentum to bowl whole crowd down the stairs (4d each to seeker and nearest slicedog)>Reckless 2stam+2brawn+2blades: Strike scragtooth, !Flourish. 6d>Dodge>-4d extra in case of explosions#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
>>5603460Ah, the Messer. It makes a Mess of things. These Slicers prefer the kind of weaponry to impart terror and fainting. [Messer]0W, critbleed.It's good in a short fight, easy to wield and the Reikans produced thousands of them to export during the River Wars. A bit like home, isn't it? Where-ever you go, you can find a messer, a messhall and a murder. Most were made with cast-iron or shoddy steel. This one is no exception.
Rolled 7 (1d10)>>5603552shameful display>did not actually roll extra dice>also add Boost to bowling attempt on seeker if allowed
Breaker, Rion, lets move. Luckily I think the door is ---------Well it doesn't matter that it was unlocked. The Boot gets you through and through well enough. --Sweet moves, Jove. Wait, what was that sound? >1/2
>>5603546#Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10STA 6 SPD 2React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 [Style]Etiquette-Rank 3, Long Blades-Rank 2, Negotiation-Rank 2ChallengeMountain Motion[R]Woodbreaker[L]Fist[A]Masscast Plate[H]Nothing[Tools] 7 Bits>Run>Move 1, Scale Eventide's Box, Move 1>Move 1,1,7>Move 1,7,7>Move 7,1,7>Breath in /then/ speak to Inks "*Huff* *Huff, When this is over I'd ask you to teach me your ways* Inks. Your dexterity and speed are legend amongst people."
Rolled 10, 1, 6, 1, 8, 9, 5, 7, 8, 7, 9, 7, 10, 10, 6 = 104 (15d10)ah. yes. well. It was a rather really good spot for an ambush.
Rolled 2, 5, 1 = 8 (3d10)>>5603546>sta3 move x3 813, 311, 111>sta1 move 1, climb stall, climb to roof>sta1 throw sharp at ground floor Scragteeth (Violence 2 + 1 Thrown)>I'll move in to help with that larger scuffle but sorry for being late to arrive# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Skills:+2 Unarmed+1 ThrownPerk: Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps
>>5603607You would actually get 4 dice to throw the sharp, since stamina spent counts to the pool. I recommend rolling it, it looks like you need it.
The. . . The Luperni prepared an ambush here with wires and gear-cunning and ha. Well. I did start today by lamenting the possibilities of planning. --Breaker, you're wondering about Breaker Sigils, Breaker? Breaker Breaker. You infuse an object with latent energy - kinetic damage to it gets free hits when the sigil is triggered. It shatters things mightily!As for [Reverb], it's a cunning kind of play when it comes to Force. If you infuse weapons in the moment they're swung, you cascade the forces involved to vibrate higher and stronger. You benefit from the hits your allies scored on their attack... Or they benefit from yours? It's hard to say. Point is, if you imbue the moment of a weapon strike like with the LashOut, you add your hits to the hits already accrued by the attack. That's devastating.--I'll happily teach you to hustle, Tony, if you teach me to face dangerous odds in dire situations without flinching. Which I think we're going to need because the Houseguards have starting arriving in earnest. A small detachment was looking for me, no more than [10]. I hope. I pray. But if their Bannerblade is yet to arrive. And he's a frightening sort. --Fulton, you've taken the high ground! Good work! But be careful. Something about that area is a little strange. That Seeker looks to smug for someone leaking life by the litre. --Lamia, watch out! You've got a challenger right side! -->crew phase!
Rolled 9, 5, 6, 1, 3, 9 = 33 (6d10)>>5603640#Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10STA 6 SPD 2React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 [Style]Etiquette-Rank 3, Long Blades-Rank 2, Negotiation-Rank 2ChallengeMountain Motion[R]Woodbreaker[L]Fist[A]Masscast Plate[H]Nothing[Tools] 7 Bits>Sprint>Move 7,1,1>Move 1,1,3>Move 1,3,3>Move 3,3,1>Move 1,1,1>Roar! (Threaten) Violence 2+ Brawn +2 (To not blow out my lungs) + Stamina 1 + Authority 1 + 0 Etiquette and 0 Negotiation, there will be no courtesy nor will there be a negotiation. Run or die, those are the two options.
>>5603640"OH.">{Limit 4} Maintain Hemotheurgy (4/5)>{Speed 3 + Stamina 1} Move 313>{Stamina 1?} Pick up the bloodblade>{Fatigue +2} Push 2x (Stamina +2)>{Speed 3 + Stamina 5} RUN (111 117 111 111 771)#Harry [Hart], ScourgeFatigue 4 (2+2)/10Hemotheurgy 5RES 10STA 5 | SPD 3React 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2Limit 4[Type] Open-Minded[Style] WildAttune 2, Academics 2!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any action as a third dicepool, but 1s now tick Backfires)!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, or 3 Wounds for +1 AoE)[R] Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)[L] Bloodblade (???????)[A] Thick Robe[H] N/A[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart])
>>5603668Ahh I forgot my picture. I assume Inks will be moving out the way, even then she can just dodge... probably
Rolled 3, 3, 1, 8, 6, 2, 1, 9, 1, 4, 2 = 40 (11d10)>>5603640"You can have him.">[2] Anchor the Slicedog to the Hound (2Sta + Wiredancer 5d10)>[1] Anchor from Slicedog to the wall 65>[1] [Thermal Haywire], superheat the sunwire (1Sta + Kinekitkos-3 4d10)>[1] Tie off>[3] Move 311 111 113>Try to sense what is behind the door. (Sense 2d10)#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6(Temporary 8) SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5603699I'm lithe and you're wearing assault armour! I don't much mind being tackled by rugged strangers, but I prefer not to break a rib in the process. I'll move.
>>5603671You're right, Hart. This place seems much safer.
>>5603704You can dodge that, you've dodged worst. I've seen you dodge death regularly in another life.
Rolled 2, 1, 10, 2, 1, 9 = 25 (6d10)>>5603640"!""The world will slip underneath you before you touch me!">!Beacon, [3STA]: Create a field of Bad Luck directly south. (1Limit)>[3 Speed, 2STA]: Run North 5 squares.KierkegaardRES 10| STA 5| SPD 3React 1| Resist 1| Rebuff 1Focus 2Sense 1| Auth 1| Cunning 1|Brawn 1| Manipulate 1Limit 4| Attune 2!Incant!Beacon[R]: Shiv, 0P, 9+ Bleed[L]:[A]: A Thick Robe[H]:[Tools]: Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+Sense Range) {Fate}
>>5603640Say, how heavy do those rocks look? Look like something I could carry, or, I don’t know… throw?
>>5603722You could pick one up and huck it readily. They're just rocks. You could also easily scoop up a few. But the entire load look a little too much. It's piled bricks and ornamented gargoyles. You'd need a wheelbarrow for the whole lot!
>>5603703>>5603671>Lamia peers through the keyhole... " . . . Remarkably resilient. Fine structure. Your valves, friend, are well-made and fine-crafted. I applaud your designer.Now, please, tell me the combination to this safe, yes? Let's try again... "
Rolled 4, 6, 10, 9, 2, 5, 10, 1, 2 = 49 (9d10)>>5603640>sta1: jump21, move 1>sta1: attack ( 1+ Violence 2 + Unarmed 2)>sta1: attack(dmg) (1+ Violence 2 + Thrown 1) ammo-2 for extra hit>sta1: restock>stamina + reaction dodge behind or next to enemy in case of attack>slippery dogs... you ok in middle of that fight# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed+1 ThrownPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 5/6
Rion! That was . . . Remarkable. I didn't know the Moth School taught advanced dog handling!
Rolled 8, 2, 7, 5, 3, 10, 8 = 43 (7d10)>>5603640>Maintain Sigil on Fulton>2Sta: Traverse Passage>1Sta: Move 1,1,1>1Sta: Move 1,8 atop crate>1Sta: [Strenghten] Rion's Thrown Sharp/Make the wound worst for the Slicedog (Knife Spins within the wound!) {2attune+1mani+4limit}
>>5603753>>5603640(+2 Focus to the Attunement)
>>5603727>>5603561I want one of these dogs.
Rolled 8, 8, 8, 2, 2, 4, 6, 8, 5, 5 = 56 (10d10)>>5603640>1 Sta: Move 11, pick up a rock from the pile, temporarily replacing my spear>2 Sta: Examine the rock pile just above the seeker and its immediate surrounds for either structural weaknesses or mechanism or wire that would cause the pile to fall (Sense 1 + Tactics 2 + 2 Sta)>2 Sta: Throw the rock at the most applicable thing I identify from the previous action to cause the pile to fall (Focus 2 + Brawn 1 + 2 Sta) (free measured action)>1 Sta: Raise shield and re-equip Spear
>>5603776also>Steady: continue trying to reduce my fatigue
Rolled 3, 4, 10, 1, 8, 3, 5, 6, 4, 5, 3, 3, 8 = 63 (13d10)>>5603640Eventide's falling behind, so I'll call for them to get it together, sharpish!(should grant bonus STA for movement based on hits)> 3STA: Authority 3+1d20 Move!> 1STA: Move 117> Free! ... then vault over diagonally, onto the storage building. 2+2d10> 1STA: and assume River of Light stance! (Dodge) Stance+Spear 1+2+2d10
#Doc, Scourge (Open Minded, Focus)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / Focus 2Limit 5 / Attune 2 / Academics 2 / Biology 2?! Incant / ! conduit[R] Silver Needle Kit, 1N, 4R, Woeheart / [L] Shiv8 Bits - 3 for +1 Limit, -3 for +2 to Biology?
>>5603869>>5603879You can't spend bits until you get to the Market or downtime unless you're a scavenger
>>5603881>>5603879Alas, yes. Not much time for genial shopping when stalked by the nightterrors and the Luperni hounds. What you can do, mind, is find Agent Ink (that's me!) yay about in the middle of this dockside town and take a turn from there. Maybe something useful, like checking the storehouse I cached earlier. Might actually be a thing or two in there that's mild some useful.
Rolled 5, 8, 1 = 14 (3d10)I didn't actually roll those 3 dice.
>>5603907Belay that, he's a friendly
>>5603912>>5603910That happens more often than you'd think. Good catch, though.
Rolled 9, 6, 10, 7, 3, 8, 9 = 52 (7d10)>>5603640>Stumble out of the storehouse>Cut self with silver needle as part of a 3 wound AoE conduit action.>Suck blood out of self to sweep all items from storehouse to self and scoop them up. Surely a little blood splatter won't reduce their value. [attune 1 + focus 2? +2 stamina + conduit AoE]. What is Pain? >move in the 3 direction to get within range 4 of Jove>Incant and Heal Jove with [Attune 1 + cunning 1+ 4]------------------------------------------------------RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 1 / Resist 1 / Rebuff 1Sense 2 / Authority 1 / Cunning 2Brawn 1 / Manipulate 1 / Focus 2Limit 4 / Attune 2 / Academics 2 ! Incant / ! conduit[R] Silver Needle Kit, 1N, 4R, Woeheart / [L] Shiv8 Bits
>>5603640> Sneak [1, 1, 1, 7, 1, 1, 7, 1] (3Sta)> Command 3 moths to split off and search the building for items of value to plunder. Exploit their small size to penetrate the tight, hidden spaces that humans cannot easily reach. (3Sta+3Buzzmind)
Rolled 1, 7, 7, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 2, 8, 10, 2, 4, 6, 3, 8, 3, 2, 2, 7, 2 = 97 (21d10)Roight, Jove knows when e's beat-WAHEY, NO 'E DOESN'T, YA MUTT.>>5603640>Sprint>1stam+1manipulate+1unarmed: Fake a retreat 7-ward to make scrag commit. 2d>Twitch, 4d>1stam+2blades+2brawn: !Flourish laming blow to scragtooth. 5d>1stam+2blades+2brawn: !Flourish +def. attack scragtooth. 5d>ditto#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)ftg 5 bld3 wnd5RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 5 (1d10)>>5604227Wait, should be 3 dice on the fake attempt, so one more die is called for
>>5603891I kinda want to dual-wield later. I realized that it'd be cheaper to dual-wield 2 different weapons though since for example you can get 4 dice in a single skill using 10 bits but you can get 5 dice from 9 bits.egLongblades 1 = 1 BitsLongblades 2 = 3 BitsLongblades 3 = 6 BitsLongblades 4 = 10 BitsLongblades 1 + Short Axes 1 = 1+1Longblades 2 + Short Axes 2 = 3+3Longblades 3 + Short Axes 2 = 6+3And the cost for different weapons just get cheaper the higher it gets.Are you planning on balancing single weapon dual wielding with say the Spread rule where people can just spend two stamina to do Attack with Left Hand Longblade /and/ Right Hand Longblade? Are you planning on giving them penalties because the different weapons still get a lot more dice and a person only has so much Violence and Brawn to spread around?
>>5604337>but you can get 5 dice for 9 bits for two skills.
>>5604337It’s mildly intentional, and the hope is the balancing act has mostly been already achieved.You see, Perks that boost skill use generally increase in utility with the rank of the skill and you’re mildly capped in the amount of Perks you can have at any one time based on your skill rank. In this way, Longblades 4 paired with {Fading Cut}: “Step 1/2 Rank, get half rank +Parry” competes okay with someone who has two skills. One is more broad.Secondly, weapon hits treat their base as how much punch they pack. The longblade starts with 1Wound, boosted by hits. Roll 7d10, get 5 hits, whallop for 6 wounds! Ouch!If we attacked someone with Axe3+Knife3 the system treats it as a 1 stamina action for a dicepool of 7 (you get 6d10 and the stamina). So far, so good, same same. But 4 of those dice are hits for 1 weapon and 3 of those are hits for another. So lets say you get 10 1 10 1 777You don’t have 5 hits with both weapons for a total of 12 wounds! You have 2 crits with one and 3hits with another. And your opponent might be resisting. If your weapons have 1W your output is 3W +4W. That is 7Wounds, which is more than the Six from a longsword. Deadly. But against armor, it’s two strikes that both deflect! Dual wielding this way is tremendously valuable against lightly armored opponents or if you have Perks that combine well or two tools that have valuable combination. Imagine a stunning club and a serrated dagger. Someone you attack begins to bleed, and the stamina they need to stop it is drained by your stunning strikes. And there are some tricks you can do when you have two weapons at hand you can’t do with one. But hope is that it should work as is.
>>5604369I see, I guess the resistance/damage reduction would be the biggest thing that affects using two different weapons right now. It doesn't seem like it'd be too big a deal since we're fighting a lot of lightly armored enemies but that might change in the future. You can also pick and choose where to put your secondary stats like Violence and Brawn to decide whether you want one good strike and one okayish strike or two good enough strikes yeah so even with Blades 3/Axes 3 a player can still bump another 2 or 3 dice from their other skills/attributes.I guess weapon specialization Perks would probably balance out single weapons but I didn't see any perks in character creation that had specific weapons in mind. Good to know, I'll wait and see what the option are for weapon specialization perks later then but random thought being a weapon master using ALL the weapons at once would be kinda amusing lol. Pic relatedDo those people that buy player skills still exist if I wanted to switch Longblades to Longaxes by the way? Axes are more my speed.
Uh, Doc... Doc? No ! The STORES!
Roll, man, roll --- aahhhh that jiggled the arrowhead --- awwwww aw aw aw aw --- I keep flashbombs in there! Hey, you found the crate of painkillers. Thank the Stars, I'm going to need those.
>>5604390With enough Violence and Brawn you can go anywhere, wield anything! Weapon skill, who needs it?
well, we found the stores. Thank the Stars, again. And the flashbombs didn't cook! Hah!Woosh.Okay we have about five minutes before the fire spreads to the stores. ---Fulton hears a click as he flings a rock right on the spot a trigger mechanism lurks. And then he hears a click. And a click. And a click. And a click. And a click. And a click....>1/3...
Rolled 9, 10, 6, 10, 6, 1, 5, 5, 4, 1, 10 = 67 (11d10)Well, that was also a rather good place for an ambush. cough. Try n-not to breathe in the rockdust. That's . . . That's bad.
Rolled 3, 10, 2, 9, 9, 1 = 34 (6d10)I think the Luperni have stopped worrying about collateral. Did they just throw a gearwound cart at us? D-don't breathe dust, that's . . .That's bad. >escalation phase!>And a little event...>crew academics:4>crew negotiation:2
>Academics [2]. . . Whispermaket Operatives trade in secrets and signs. A sort of higher class mercenary, but we remind our readers that they're not hired simply for crass killing or havoc. The Whispermarkets, as covered in your Econotheocratic modules, operate on rumours secrets and knowledge. You hire an Operative if you wish something found out. >Negotiation 1This is a small office for an import business, manned by a single clerk (currently pinned against the wall, unconscious). The safe contains logs marking and measuring the flow of imports and exports. In a negotiation, knowing what your counterparty trades where and when is of exceptional value.
Lamia watches the operative roll their shoulders, check the room and then look up at the sudden cracks in the ceiling. With a languid pace - but somehow far too quick - (s)he? strides towards the door and opens it. A pair of remarkably green eyes peer out from a face otherwise so wrapped in bandages and cloth that discerning identity becomes impossible. A pair of green eyes and a faint trace of citrus fruit.Oh. Hi.Fine timing, stranger. You see the safe behind me? It is bound in Silver, and so, by Accord, I cannot touch it. Open it for me. I'll pay you the contents of this room, but the papers I seek, and the answer to Three Questions besides. Do we have a deal?--(Ink would note this intruder is unrelated to any business whatsoever of ours. A mere display of cosmic happenstance. What should we do?)
>>5604643"So long as this is not detrimental to my own mission, we have a deal."
>>5604627"Jeez Ink, what'd you steal or do for the Slicedogs to put in all this work?"
>>5604668Weeeeelllllllllllll.... I stole a
MONGRELS AND MANIACS, GIVE UP YOUR GAINS AND YOUR GROUND AND SURRENDER. THE HOUSE LUPERNI WILL NEITHER FORGIVE NOR FORGET BUT WE MAY BE AMENABLE TO NEGOTIATION IF YOU BUT RETURN THE ATLAS.
>>5604668>>5604727... Key. I stole a Key. To the greatest unbreached Vault in the world, soft-soul. And you and I and all of us are going to be richer than the depraved dreams of all the merchants in the Reik and the peddlers elsewhere.And it'll all be a side-effect too! Tell you all about it when we're on the SHIP >crew phase!
>>5604659[Green] D E L I G H T F U L. The combination is as well follows, but pay attention or you'll activate the failsafe. Haha, Vanadians, am I right?[/green]He provides a long list of cyphers and weights for the safe. You'd be to be quite /cunning/ to get it just right. Threshold 3. You're the ones making a ruckus trying to away the braying of the Hounds? This is why I never take Luperni jobs myself. They just don't know when to quit. Word of advice, professional to professional, I saw them preparing ballistas on a cart down by the waterways earlier. If you're going out boat-wise, I'd make it quick or they might puncture your vessel.
Wphhehwwww, okay, that was good. I'm good. I'm loaded to the gills on painkillers and stimulants and the world is getting a bit blurry but that was GOOD. Let's go Hart, let's do it, c'mon, do it, rip that arrowhead out of my lung now I can take it
Rolled 8, 1, 7, 1, 3, 2, 10, 2, 2, 3, 2, 10, 9 = 60 (13d10)>>5604627#Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10STA 6 SPD 2React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 [Style]Etiquette-Rank 3, Long Blades-Rank 2, Negotiation-Rank 2ChallengeMountain Motion[R]Woodbreaker[L]Fist[A]Masscast Plate[H]Nothing[Tools] 8 Bits>-1 STA, Ask Inks to start looting the warehouse before it burns. We need the bits for later!>Trigger Challenge Perk, feels like The Hound is Challenging me +1 STA?>-1 STA, Move 1,3>-1 STA, Move 3,1>-1 STA, Move 1,3>-1 STA, Bow to the Hound "I am Toby Lerone, The Mountain of Lerone. I accept your challenge Hound of Luperni. Have at you!" Authority 1+Manipulation 1+Ettiquette 3+Stamina 1 = 6 Dice, not sure what I'm aiming for it's for the honor of it.>-1 STA Trigger Mountain Motion to add Resistance to Armor.>-1 STA (If I don't get the challenge buff, Push to get +1 STA for +1 Fatigue.)Be Reckless, Attack the Hound with Wood Breaker. Longblades 2+Stamina 1+Brawn 2+Violence 2 = 7 Dice>>5604235>>5603727>>5603764"I ask you leave this hound to me."
Rolled 1, 5, 3, 5, 10, 10 = 34 (6d10)>>5604743"Well well, I guess we better not make the helm waiting. Lets see what we have here for now.">>5604734>1Sta: Move 5>+Focus 2 on next action>3Sta: Search pile of equipment (Cunning1+Sense2+Stam3)>1Sta: Breathe In to recover fatigue#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L][A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}
>>5604796>Bowing to the Hound8, 1, 7, 1, 3, 2,>Reckless Attacking the Hound10, 2, 2, 3, 2, 10, 9
>>5604763"Noted, By the way, might I ask what the failsafe is? Surely I could just tear open the safe door if pressed for time?"
>>5604796Your attacking the hound should be 5 dice, you can only add two skills to a dice pool
>>5604734I think I should be on 8 wounds this turn.
>>5604811A valuable thing to wonder, indeed. Their clerk was mum about it, but it's Vanadian design. So I take it some clever-cunning engineer has stuffed enough blackpowder near the springs to make a bit of a woosh. Get we the combination wrong, the insides are fire and ash. Tear we off the lid, it strikes the sparkers too. And we get ash. Shall we move the safe too much? Strikers, sparkers, ash. Fine work, for clockwork.It won't hurt us at all, but it will dent the contents. And I rather need those.So, the safe is Silvered, and by Accord, I cannot touch it. And should we get the combination wrong, we damage the insides a little. If you rip the door off, it is Warded to resist. I see your Trueslivers can do fine cutting. Oh, and is ... Hm. I could probably tell you how to use your Sunwires to do it. Might lead the energy of any failsafe elsewhere..
>>5604816Associate Doc lived up to his name - he helped you before I had to tackle him away from about half a ton of cached utility.
>>5604830 If you know any Gearwrights, they could figure out he whole clicking thing. But as you can see I tend to deal in more malleble materials than metal.
Rolled 4, 5, 8, 6, 4, 3, 5, 6, 4, 1, 10, 6, 10, 4, 10, 10 = 96 (16d10)>>5604763>>5604830"Very well. Keep watch to make sure this goes as smoothly as possible.">[5] Use the list to open the safe under the guidance of the Operator (5Stamina+1Cunning+3Wiredancer 9d10)>[1] Use wires to lightly probe the safe's mechanisms and kinetikos to redirect any extraneous mechanic's force.(1Stamina+3Wiredancer+3Kinetikos 7d10)#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5604845"Well..... I suppose it's fine to tear off the safe's door now?"
>>5603920Cheers, Doc.>>5604834How soon in the turn do I have to stop bleed damage? Can I recover from terror first before rolling triage?
>>5604845>>5604852 Ah, that counterclockwise on the last . . .
Rolled 2, 8, 4, 1, 6, 6 = 27 (6d10)>>5604743>4 Sta: Move 533 333, jump down 1, 33 333>1 Sta: Inspire my allies! Fear not! We are over half way there and are still healthy and hale! We will make it! (Authority 3 + Focus 2 + 1 Sta)>1 Sta: Breathe in, recover 1 fatigue
>>5604860
>>5604856Bleeding[/b] happens at the start of your turn. If you take any action that's not a [free] one, you bleed. However:If you attempt to Breathe In, you press down on the bleeding wounds and apply your resist as DR to the instant wound hit.Meanwhile, if you attempt a Shake It Off, you roll. However, Bleeding counter-rolls, so it becomes opposed. Hence you have some options. Assume you're bleeding for 3. Your turn starts...>Breathe in 3: Reduce bleed3 Stamina, 3 Bleed blocked.>Shake It Off, 1: A roll of Resilience+Resist to recover, but the bleeding also rolls. With 3, it's not so bad, but it frays things. And remember, you still take 3 wounds!>Breath in 2>Shake It Off 1A roll of Resi+Resist to recover, but the bleeding also rolls. But you're annulling 2 of it.
>>5604868Ah, d e l i g h t f u l. I see your wires conduiced the blowback. Perhaps next time, remember to Anchor somewhere else first? Otherwise the blowback gets conducted right into you. Looks like you popped a rib. Painful, yes?Ah but it seems my papers are in order if lightly scorched. As promised, you may have the full contents of this room! It looks like there's a gold bar or two in the safe. I congratulate you.
>>5604864Also>Steady: Search the stash for bits/items
Allow me ... Something inside Lamia shifts, clicks, reconnects, bends just so - - breathing easy again, muscles relaxed... The rest you can manage on your own. To my eyes I see about 17 Bits worth of detritus, Two Gold Bars, a Vanadian Shipping Manifest, the clerks Gearlock in the drawer of there and . . .The table is a little rustic for my tastes, but you might find some use for it.Pleasure doing business with you.Oh, and your Final Question?
>>5604916Despite the extremely loud cracking of bone, Lamia shows no sign of being perturbed."I do believe I have asked all questions relevant for this task. My line of work is one where I mustn't ask more questions than is necessary. However, it seems you have knowledge in treating injuries that I may find useful, with how often I've been damaged as of late."
>>5604942Ah, would you like to know to knit bones and mend flesh? This can be done! You need but . . . Ask and I will Teach.
>>5604949"Yes. What is the method behind those techniques?">Steady: Grab the bits, gold bars, and Gearlock (And shipping manifest if that wasn't part of the documents the Operative was looking for).
Rolled 10, 8, 1, 6, 4, 6, 5, 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 9, 3, 9, 8 = 95 (16d10)Yeh, yer 'ard, so bloody 'ard... Oi'll be back.>>5604734>1sta 1manipulate+2streetsmarts: Be distractingly petulant at Hound. 4d>2sta Move 776 776>1sta breathe in: terror>Stop bleeding with the supplies (2d cunning roll? I don't want bits.)>Shake Off Bleeding 11d>Steady !Deep Reserves for 3#Jove, Striker (Stout, Wild)ftg 6 bld3 wnd5RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 1, 6, 9, 2, 4, 1, 10, 3 = 36 (8d10)>>5604734"Sorry Boss, you haven't a heart here. Now lets get that bit out of you and stich you up before you flow all over the place".>Move adjacent to Agent Ink and Breaker>Perform backstreet surgery on Agent Ink with both of the tools at my disposal, putting the arrowhead into my pocket and stitching Ink up with the silver needle, full of binding power. [Academics 2 + Focus 2 + 4 Stamina] Use Focus to make sure nothing is left behind. "I could quench the fire's rage with hastily spilled blood, but I fret we haven't the time for such base alchemy".
Doing good, people. I've got a bandolier refill here and this crosslock is workable. Anyone want a suit of armour? I got it for Toby and some of the others what haven't shown just yet. Mite heavy but it's good to-->>5605004AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH---- And it doesn't hurt so much now. I think you got it? Doc, you're a lifesaver. Good work!
>>5604856>>5604877Sorry Jove. I'd stich you up but my needle's busy with a different hole. I'll try to get you next time.
Rolled 9, 8, 9, 3, 4, 2, 1, 6 = 42 (8d10)>>5604734There are two wolves within me, one wants to go fight that giant knight, one wants to pick over all this cool /stuff/. Ahh, but the handler with the whip says we need secure the route forwards.> 1STA: Breathe In> 2STA: Move 11 and vault! then move 7 1+2+2d10 Spear/Acrobatics> 1STA:Move 111> 1STA Redirect Incoming, there's three seekers that might shoot me.1+2+3d10> Acrobatic Prep! 2+3d10 Acrobatics/Speed (dodge?)
Rolled 9, 2, 7, 6, 4 = 28 (5d10)>>5604734>sta1: Breath in: terror>sta1: Breath in: fatigue>sta2: restock 2>sta1: react 2 + unarmed 2 (strike opponent if they come to melee range)"I'll try to stop them if they come focus on getting better"# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed+1 ThrownPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 5/6>>5604796"Thanks armbar would have been about only thing i could have done to him"
Rolled 6, 7 = 13 (2d10)>>5605058Missed two dice there.How does dodging work anyway? I spent a bit looking over the sheets and I found armour, but not dodge.
> Scoop up the Crossbow and Bits from the revealed chamber. (2Sta)>Quietly traverse the building and emerge out in the opposite alleyway.(1Sta+1Guidence)> Commune with the fleas in the scraghound's matted fur, whipping them into a feeding frenzy in an effort to distract their host. (2Sta+3Buzzmind+1Focus)> Tiptoe down the cramped alley coming to a halt behind Toby, creeping [1, 1, 1]. (1Sta)> Recall the scouting moths back into the greater collective. (Steady)
>>5605074Means Getting Out The Way. Let me run you through it, different-wise. There's three primary types of keeping yourself alive in a barbrawl. Well, three and one that's cheating.cheaters wear heavy armor. Any bad stuff their way, the armor takes and any consequences the armor helps defuse. well, if you can't have armor, you can Block. You put something - anything - between you and the Other Thing. That rolls your Brawn + skils + the block value of the thing. Shields have block value, and are very helpful. But you can block with most anything... including your arms... But keep in mind that when you block, the thing you put in the way get hit. It's hardly much use to block with your arms if you're trying not to be hit! And if someone swings a heavy twohander at your journal, your journal is gone.>Blocking rolls against incoming strikes, doesn't deplete, and hits reduce incoming by 1. Shields often have block and armor - they provide their armor when raised.Dodging is often easier. You give up space to live longer. Usually, SPD+Reaction will do for you - but some are trained in Dodging, and so probably want to use SPD + Dodging. You step away from the attacker, and hits add to your Reaction Threshold. Which makes you quite harder to hit.However, you need to be able to step away. If there's no empty tiles around you, you get penalised. And if you step away randomly, you risk slipping off buildings like the Scragdogs. If you dodge a lot, you run out of space to run to.Finally, Parry. Use a weapon skill and usually your Style. Say Violence+Spears. When someone attacks you, you lash out /faster/. If you get more hits than them, you deflect their attack and strike them. But you can see how this is somewhat dangerous. If you get it wrong, they often stab you.Oh, and as for heavy hunks in armor, they often rely on blocking and parrying because their armor slows them down enough that they can't dodge as well.
>>5605087> Commune with the fleas in the scraghound's matted fur, whipping them into a feeding frenzy in an effort to distract their host. (2Sta+3Buzzmind+1Focus)After reviewing my character details 'Focus' should be replaced with 'Authority' attribute.Apologies for the oversight.
>>5605096So do defenses work against every incoming attack that turn, or just the first one? What if you dodge and parry at the same time?
>>5605096I just wanna double check, if you use a skill for one action you can't use them for other actions yeah? Like if you use Violence to punch you can't add Violence to a different sword swing?How much range would you lose by chaining an attack with a parry? Like if you put>-2 STA Attack with longblade /and/ parry with longbladeWould that be a -1 or -2 range or is that not possible? Also what's the easiest way to gain more range of success? We seem to have a lot of options to reduce it but not increase which I guess is fair because of balance.
>>5605206>>5605096Hmm if I use my armor for an attack would I lose damage reduction from it? I assume if I use resistance for anything I'd lose the ability to use it for damage reduction.
>>5605198A block works against every incoming attack.It gets progressively harder to dodge more and more strikes - each attempt burns your dice, and rolling 1s burns them too. So if you start with SPD 4 + Reaction 4 - 8dice that's great against one attack . .. But two? Or three?A Parry works one time. Lots of specialist training change this. For "More" parries, spend more Stamina. It does stop an attacker cold, if it works, though. --->>5605206It did absolutely work like that in a parallel world, I'm told. I'm not an expert. Here, in this one, you can add the same pool to multiple things in one turn. That's why your basic attributes and a style - violence, brawn, authority - suchlike is so valuable. You do better with them.However, you can't add the same pool twice to the same thing. Violence does not, alas, stack with more Violence in the same way on the same target. So due to Universal Strangeness, trying to do the "same kind" of thing against the same target repeatedly doesn't work. So:>1Sta: Violence+Unarmed, Punch The Man>1Sta: Violence+Unarmed, Punch The Same Man >1Sta: Violence+Unarmed, Punch The Same Man >1Sta: Violence+Unarmed, Punch The Same Man >1Sta: Violence+Unarmed, Punch The Same Man Results in 1 roll of Violence+Unarmed+5Stamina, not violence and unarmed multiple times. There's also advanced skills that "lock" a pool. Then it cannot be used for anything else, like you imagine things work right now. Steady actions do this too, but the payoff is they're steady, don't consume stamina and tend to automatically avoid the dangers of rushing.Finally, if you're clever and quick, you can indeed chain in parrry with an attack.>1Sta: Violence3+Blades3, strike[3] then parry[4]. You split your pools in the same act. This might seem scant benefit because clearly>1Sta: Strike [7]>1Sta: Parry [7]Gets you a much better parry. However, the saved Stamina on the first way, via splitting, pays a lot of dividends if you might need to, say, run. Or such.Finally, trying to do things with a Measure, like you describe is actually possible. What tends to happen is that your hits on the action is treated as aiding a second action.>1Sta: Aim: Lash out defensively with my sword , trying to parry as well.(or some such). You roll 7d10, you'd hit on 8,9,10 /and/ your hits now build up a Parry attempt. So if you got 3 hits you'd do a 3 hit attack and have 3 Parry. Nice footwork!There's a lot of Bladeskills that make this a lot easier. We just don't quite have a teacher yet. Let me walk you through it once we're out of this place...
You hear that? I think our Stalwart found a challenge to test their mettle. Right, everyone - grab a crate or a bandolier or some of those bits and bobs before the fire gets to it! >1/3
Aaah, I can breathe again. Thanks, Doc. And huh, lookit - the arrowhead. It has sigils carved into it. Ooooh. I think I know the Luperni found us so quick. This gives me an idea...
>>5605234"Throw the dogs off the scent?"
>>5605244Look, it's a clash of titanic armored figures. Toby stand his ground with the quiet conviction of a mountain but the Hound - Ser Ps.. Psoglavv? -- swings his weapon in a dire two-handed strike. It doesn't penetrate the armor, it dents it though, and look... Look! He made Toby shift his feet! He's trying to push him off the roof! >2/3
While Toby holds the line it might be time for us to get out of here. The Luperni have been half-tracking us with this little device that Doc just dug out of my inner lining. We could lead them somewhere else-wise, if we found a good spot. come on people, put your brains into it.Also that rubble-trap looks like it's about to fall. We should stop being crowded into this alley. It's about to get us all killed. What's that Fulton? Time to move?Yes. I agree.>Teamwide Motivation! +1 >You get a free Stamina this turn! Good speech, Fulton!>crew phase>Toby, Ser Psoglav is still defending with his two-handed stance. It's a mighty Parry. You might need to try to break through it, or distract him. You can try to Manipulate down his Guard before you strike, or tackle him, or some-such.
Headcount. Doc, Hart Fulton - check. Cyrus, Toby, Rion - check. Breaker? Breaker? Bre-- Right, got it. Where's the wirehead? Huh? Talking to a Whisper Operative? Well so long as it's not The Cardinal. Okay... We're missing . . .We're missing... Bloom?Oh. Off doing Steelsoul Things. Deflect an arrow from behind him into the eye of a seeker, while avoiding two others, while looking graceful doing it. Yes, I heard you the first time when I said "Steelsoul Things". That's not. We're still short the twistweaver.Kierkegaard? ... Man down, people. They got him. Drat.>You have been BUSTED, Kierkegaard. Apologies but the Luperni likely have many pointed questions to ask you going forward. >Fallen Expedition Members may reroll... Perhaps a chance will come to rescue someone?
Rolled 6, 3, 2, 4 = 15 (4d10)>>5605289>Sprint>5 Sta: Move 3331 1111 1111 1111 1111>1 Sta: Jump up onto the building (8) and Stab the Seeker (Focus 2 + Spear 2 + 1 Sta - 1 chained action)>1 Sta (free): Raise shield>Steady: Intimidate the Seekers. "You see this blood on my spear? I've ended plenty of you tonight. Leave here before you join them."
It's acceptable. I know a few back alley contacts. And talking from experience, the Luperni don't treat prisoners too badly. You can even sign up for the chemicae research programme and sometimes they knock a few months of your sentence. And the only cost is a few years off of your life.
Rolled 7, 2, 3, 10, 4, 4, 8, 3, 7, 5, 10, 3, 1, 3, 5, 7, 3, 8 = 93 (18d10)>>5605289"My apologies Sir Psoglavv but this will be our last clash."9 STA: 6 Base, 1 Motivation, 1 Challenge Bonus, 1 Push>-2 STA Shoulder charge through Psoglavv's Armor 3+Resistance 3+Stamina 2>-1 STA Mountain Motion Add Armor to Damage>-1 STA Aim+Shift sword to Halfhand Grip>Push +1 STA, +1 Fatigue>-6 STA Reckless Impale Psoglavv with Half Hand Longsword. Violence 2+Longsword+2+Stamina 6
Also for good measure, it might not be obvious. Apologies.Fulton found 2 BitsBreaker found 4 BitsYou can try to use cunning to salvage something from the stores. Anything on the company equipment list >>5602603 or bits besides.
>>5605289>Slip around the corner and weave through the crowd. Move [7, 7, 7, 1]. (2Sta)> Sink into the shadows. Call upon the entire mothswarm lend me their shroud of camouflage. (4Sta+1Authority+2Stealth+3BuzzMind)
>>5605300>-2 STA Shoulder charge through Psoglavv's Parry* Armor 3+Resistance 3+Stamina 2I meant shoulder charge through the Parry.
The thing about avalanches is they come slow, sure and then all together too fast.
You think me a MAN who QUITS? I've been impaled worse by squires fresh from the tutelage than this>Psoglav discards his twohanded blade in the close quarters>Psoglav grabs Toby's sword with one hand, locked in his own stomach>With his other and a vice-like grip, he lunges for the chainmail around Toby's neck and starts . . . /squeezing/.>Toby takes Fatigue. The world blurs!>Psoglav bleeds profusely!>Duelists can take another turn>He has your Sword in a Grab, -4 to use it.
>>5605337"That's it Hound of Luperni! Clasp your jaws around your quarry and tear with defiant fury!"
Rolled 7, 9, 1, 2, 3, 9, 5, 10, 2, 6, 6, 1, 4, 6, 8 = 79 (15d10)>>5605337Ohh whoops missed that last part.7 STA = 6 Base + 1 Challenge>Free Action? Let go of my sword>-1 STA Put one hand on Psoglavv's wrist and another on his shoulder, try to break the grip on my neck but it doesn't matter if I can't. Brawn 2+Resistance 3+Stamina 1 = 6 Dice>-1 STA Mountain Motion to add Resistance to damage.>-1 Take a Breath to steady myself/Prepare for what I'm about to do>-4 STA Reckless Tackle Psoglavv off the roof at direction 5 and through the stall. Violence 2+Brawn 2+STA 4 + Glory 1
>>5605374>>-1 Take a Breath to steady myself/Prepare for what I'm about to doOhh just to clarify this was the equivalent of Aim. I wasn't trying to regain fatigue I just wanted to like gather a last burst of energy before we threw each other off the roof yeah. I assume my grapple would be better than his anyway since he's one handing.
Rolled 8, 9, 9, 3, 10, 8, 3, 1, 10, 8, 8, 6, 5, 9, 2 = 99 (15d10)>>5605289>>5605026>Grab some supplies from the supply boxes while here. Preferring medical supplies or paraphernalia such as a proper medical scalpel instead of this makeshift perforator. [Cunning + Focus], free aim to search for medical themed goodies, but will snag bits if that's all that's visible. - 4 diceI would stitch up Jove, but they seem to be fine. Maybe could use a little pep, but I didn't bring my magic bag with me. Lamia is far away and I don't feel like healing myself yet. After all, I can't even feel the bleed. >Hold Breath [brawn+focus] - 3 dice>Attune to the Fog to understand it so I can manipulate the purple haze [Attune + Cunning] - 4 dice>Runx3 through the fog to end up 8 tiles to the 1 direction and 1 tile to the 7 direction, running through the Handler. - no dice>Incant - no dice, but 2 fatigue and 1 stam>Conduit 3 for AoE - 3 wounds. Embrace the impermanence of Woeheart. >If feasible, use Attune + Focus + 4 Incant + AoE to incapacitate the adjacent scraghound group and handler without permanently damaging them. May do this while running to avoid a dangerous bump. If I didn't attune to the haze or the haze isn't good for incapacitating, use Woeheart instead to command them to take a nap.. right now... in the middle of the hunt. It's not an important hunt anyway. There are better things to chase in the dreamlands. 4 dice + 4 AoE hitsCan't make a witty remark. Too busy holding breath. I'm thinking this turn costs about 8 stam and 2 base fatigue, so I'm going to be huffing and puffing after this run.
Rolled 6, 6, 8, 9, 7 = 36 (5d10)>>5605337"Hmm... I'm bleeding too much for *that*.">[2] Staunch Bleed (2Sta)>[1] Move 533>[3] [Net] wire together the group of seekers in an aoe around 554 (3Sta+3Wire-1Net 5d10)>Push Sta/Fatigue+1>[2] Move 113 331 while holding my breath.#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-1Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)Inventory:17 Bits2 Gold BarsVanadian Shipping ManifestGearlock Pistol
Ah, I see your strength but you lack convictio--A pair of armored figures tumble off of a roof, tiles clattering
Sir Psoglave takes the worse of it, the stall breaking, armor cracking, wood splinters abound...
Rolled 5, 7, 3, 10, 6, 7, 3 = 41 (7d10)>>5605390>Push + 1 Fatigue + 1 Stamina if possible>-1 STA Scream in victory and triumph! Etiquette 3+Brawn 2+Stamina 1+Glory 1"EEEYYYYAAAAHHH!!!"
>>5605062If you don't mind could you grab those two swords? I figured mine would be stuck in Psoglav while we fell but I guess not.
Anyone have eyes on Toby? That was a bad fall-- I hear him screaming. That's . . . That's not a scream of pain.Hah! And that's why I bet on the home-team. Good work Toby! Can you still walk? That fall would have rattled a giant!>Toby accrues a Glory - your total is {2}>Without a dire clash, Glory does not provide Stamina. But it does still provide the usual bevy of benefits. Which we shall list. . .>+Glory To Regalia equipment>+Glory to Social Rolls - since your fierce demeanour is both inspiring and intimidating. This is where Etiquette comes in handy.>Glory can be spent for a free Shake It Off with Autohits = Resist+Glory, in addition to anything else.>Glory can also be rolled, on its own, with no modifiers, to Swear an Oath. If you were some sort of Knight Errant, you would know more about those.
Rolled 7, 4, 4, 2, 10, 10, 5, 7, 4, 1 = 54 (10d10)>>5605289Less looting, more running.> 3STA: Throw my spear at the Handler, Violence+Spear 3+2+2d10, aim for the heart, Step 7> (Hopefully gain Dodge from Stance)> 2STA: Redirect Incoming, Unarmed+Speed (1+2+3) x2> Acrobatic Prep! Acrobatics+Steelsoul 2+1d10
That Fulton, he's a runner. That was fast. Okay, give the signal and the boat will...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I am the calm in the storm. I am the wind. I am not going to scream. I am not going to scream. I am not going to screa---WHERE'S THE VOIDTOUCHED BOAT?!
>>5605423Right right right the planner we can blame the planner and the planner is --- Oh voidstar, it's me Aaaahhhhh okay, okay, okay, look, we're missing a boat it's a pretty crucial part of my entire escape plan, we'll just have to ... find... it. One. A boat. A vessel. I'm thinking, I'm thinking
>>5605427Is this not a boat? Looks like a boat? Worst comes to worst we can just make a boat out of the broken bodies of our enemies.
>>5605432That's a merchant's cart. It's not precisely sea-worthy, Toby. I mean, it'll float. If we. . . cut of the wheels and... wait. No. That doesn't seem like it would work long-term. And how we would attach the horses?
>>5605432There was that floating stall but I don't think it seats twelve.
I can attach the horses. We have the technology. That or make new friends in the sea.
If everyone grabs a door we could make an adorable raft.
>>5605437Blood Horses.Or some other magic bullshit?
Rolled 7, 9, 5, 10, 10, 3, 5, 6 = 55 (8d10)Right, that gives us something. We'll just have to . . . Make our own boat. Or find one. Or swim. Maybe if we all grab a door we can use it as some kind of ra-- yes, Doc, yes you're right, I was just thinking that.Uhhhhhh... There's gotta be a thing come on Ink, think...
Graft flesh flippers to cart. Or take to the sewers. Surely a city has sewers.
>>5605451Replete with them! It's how I got into the Luperni manor in the first place. Take a left by the intersection with a hundred dead rats and ... But issue is it's how I got in. It might not be how we get out, they'll be watching it.
>>5605453Well, we'll just have to look for the boat then. There can't be too many places a boat can hide, right? Were there people manning the boat? Perhaps they hid it since there were archers and ballistas around.maybe if you post the turn we can look at the map to see boat hiding spots >.>
If only there were some amazingly powerful being nearby, working for some sort of secret, greedy merchant cabal, that could do something as ludicrous as lead our two woeharts in a ritual to just summon a boat made out of blood and let us sail away on it, and might be persuaded by a cut of those infinite riches you mentioned earlier.
>>5605460I suppose its a good thing that no such person is nearby, we'd need /a lot/ of blood to do something like that.
>>5605388 I thought we had a deal, friend.
Rolled 10, 10, 9, 10, 7 = 46 (5d10)>>5605289>Maintain Sigil on Fulton>-1Sta,+Fatigue: Sprint gaining 1 speed>1 Motivation: Move 3,1,1,1>1Sta: 1,1,1,1+Focus >2Sta: {Strenghten Bloom's throw agains the Handler} (Attune 2-Manipulate 1-Sta 5)>1Sta: Move 1,1,1,1
>>5605460 Sorry, slick, your wirehead just tried to tie me down in a bad way. You're on your own.
>>5605469"Just stay perfectly still and hidden, it will surely be easier for you to make your escape as the hounds will be dissuaded from taking this particular route. In case you need to move... untie yourself by pulling the butterfly looking knot on every 4th wire(copium)."
>>5605472It was worth a shot.>>5605470Am I.... am I going to be able to pull that out?
>>5605477>>5605469
>>5605477 Ah ha ha ha. I see, friend. I pull it. . . counter-clockwise, yes? Like a gear mechanism. Funny . . . joke.
Rolled 4, 6, 3, 5, 8, 6 = 32 (6d10)>Ink Thinks: 2 hits, 2 critsOkay, I've got it. I've got it. No need to panick, my plan is still semi-workable. I bet the fellas on the boat just pulled it away from the dockside because of the Hounds. So all we gotta do is give them a signal that we really, REALLY need them to come back. And then we'll swoop aboard, cast off and get out of here. YES.Uh, but its gotta be a signal they can see out there in the dark. Something big and bright and beautiful. Uh. And. .. That might... That might get the Luperni attention...>Escalation Phase
>>5605479>Do You Want To Throw Your Spear?>Yes Or No.
>>5605496No, I don't really like killing see, might uhh, stain Doc's blood armour.Just thought I had to, that time.
>>5605496>>5605498"Ah well shit, pretty sure all this force as to go somewhere though...where could that be."
>>5605494You wot. 'less you got codes prearranged, how's we t' stoppem thinkin' it's just property damage or Luper code they don't know about?
I like the way you think Jove. I think we can combine both property damage and sending the Lupers a message they won't misunderstand.That's what you meant, right? Of course it is.Okay people we should really, really move now because these flashfires are not properly stored and the blood is all congealed and sticky and ... >1/2
Rolled 1, 4, 7, 3 = 15 (4d10)Oh shit, turn's actually happening.>>5605289>Sprint>Move 6332, snag pressed helmet, unarmed cunning 3-1d>Move 2338, kick sword(s?) to toby unarmed cunning 3-1d>Move 7771 1111 1111RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 2, 4, 10, 7, 7 = 30 (5d10)>>5605516Sorry I really need to go to sleep, I have work tomorrow.If I miss the turn, I'd like my planned actions to be.#Toby Lerone, Stalwart (Stout, Dangerous)RES 10STA 6 SPD 2React 2 Resist 3 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 [Style]Etiquette-Rank 3, Long Blades-Rank 2, Negotiation-Rank 2ChallengeMountain Motion[R]Woodbreaker[L]Fist[A]Masscast Plate. 3 ARM, -1SPD[H]Nothing[Tools] 8 Bits>-1 STA Pull out Woodbreaker with as little damage as I can while talking to the other Hounds/Knights "I *huff* hope that you can *huff* keep Psoglav alive so that we might all of us clash blades again in a better situation." Roll Longsword 2 and Etiquette 3 if need be.>-1 STA Quick Loot Psoglav >-1 STA Move 5,5>-1 STA Move 7,7>-1 STA Move 7.7>-1 STA Slice the group of Slicedogs. Longblades 2+Violence 2+Stamina 1I just realized it looks like the Challenge Perk just gives a straight +1 STA, I thought it gave STA when I challenge people, so I think my STA might be Base 7. If it is.>Spend the last STA to Breath In
Run run run run run run runnnnnnn. This is going to get uncomfortably loud really fast and quite quickly and we should not be right by two crates of flashfires when they go join the high eye in the sky! I bet the ship will see this and then all we have to do is hold on until they send a boat! Which they absolutely will, I'm sure of it, ninety percent, best bet!>crew phase! Take your time!
>>5605534Worry not - perhaps even take a turn now that it's all in order? There was some universal little gremlins that slowed things down a tad. As for challenge, nay, it does not give you stamina (alas). It costs stamina! You add it to the action you're about to do, as a cost. But you see when you use, any shout or roar or social interaction gets much louder. And so it affects many more people.
Rolled 9, 2, 3, 7, 7 = 28 (5d10)>>5605536"Wouldn't want to be anywhere near the impending explosion.">[2] Breathe in and suppress bleed (2Sta)>[4] Hold that breath while going through the smoke and move 111 118 111 111.>Push 1>[1] Create a torso tourniquet using my sunwires, while using Woeheart to aid in stopping the bleeding. (1Sta+3Wire+1Woe 5d10) #Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-1Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5605551*Correction, move 117 instead of 118
>>5605551No no, no, that would be mean to the offices around here. If I wired it up right it'll just go up and up and get real bright for a while!Minor chance it might ... go sideways.
>>5605561Let's pray that it goes toward them rather than us. However, lighting a row of buildings on fire would make a good barrier.
Rolled 5, 9, 5, 9, 5, 2, 8, 4, 4, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7, 4, 5 = 96 (16d10)>>5605536The things I almost do when I forget where I am.> 1STA Move 777 and...> 2STA Flow 6 and break Seeker 1's bow, while holding my breath 2+2+2> 1STA Flow 7 Twisting Rivers, strike again, the other seeker.> (insert as many Twistings as necessary)> Once both disarmed, Flow 1> Free! Unarmed! Flow 1 and Grab the Seeker 2+2d10 Unarmed+Manipulate 'Let Me Take A Look At That'> Steady: Shake It Off for the Seeker 10+1
>>5605611Staunch that bleed or you're dead, brother.I really hope you're right, Inks. Any sign of those ballista?
>>5605538>>5605536I know I already rolled but I realize the explosion might be bigger than I expected and I did roll particularly well on that attack so it's not like I'm trying to get away from a bad roll. Would it be possible for me to change my turn to>-1 STA Pull out Woodbreaker with as little damage as I can while talking to the other Hounds/Knights "I *huff* hope that you can *huff* keep Psoglav alive so that we might all of us clash weapons again in a better situation." Roll Longsword 2 and Etiquette 3 if need be.>-1 STA Grab Faithful>-1 STA Move 5,5>-1 STA Move 7,7>-1 STA Move 7.1>-1 STA Move 1,7>Steady Take a breath? Is that a thing?How much fatigue do I need to take before passing out, up till my resilience?
Rolled 7, 5, 3, 5, 3, 7, 3, 6, 4 = 43 (9d10)>>5605536>sta1: Move 117>sta1: Move 777>sta1: Move 777>guide movement: Move 1, climb using ruble 7,7>sta1: Thrown 1 + Unarmed 2 Pocket Sand: Seekers>sta1: Unarmed 2 + Violence 2 Gauntlet attack"If this doesn't work i can smoke them and run my mask can handle some smoke"I'll try to stop them if they come focus on getting better"# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed+1 ThrownPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 6/6
>>5605536>4 Sta: Moving - Jump down 3, 33 11, pick up the bow and store it on my person, 777 777 (then face 3)>1 Sta: Breathe in to recover fatigue>1 Sta: Raise Shield>Steady: Examine that Houngineer. What's that equipment he's holding? I wonder if his stance has any weakness I can exploit.
Rolled 2, 9, 9, 4, 7, 3, 5, 5, 3, 8, 7 = 62 (11d10)>>5605536>Use the needle-wand on Bloom to seal their wounds. [attune + cunning]>Move 6 tiles to the 1 direction>Stitch up Lamia's wounds to stop the bleed (sorry friend, this may sting) [attune + focus]>Breathe In - Breathe Out - Breathe In - Breathe Out - Breathe In....>Steadily regenerate own wounds [attune + resist]"Pretty fire. Could change the color with some alchemist's snuff and show her how to dance in rhythm with the beating of the blood-pumping tambourine. Are our sea-friends looking for a light with vibrant rhythm or uncommon color?"
>>5605536> Muffling footfalls and minimizing needless movement, clamber over stalls and crates, then carefully sidle around the confrontation between the bloodman and the dogs. Sneak [3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1]. (2Sta)> Claim the damaged shield cast away by Psoglav. Even if its little more than battered slagmetal at this point, wastage breeds want. (1Sta)> Eventide stoops his stature, averts his gaze and holds his breath as he passes uncomfortably close to the armoured Behemoth glaring down Toby. Sneak [1, 1, 1, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1]. (3Sta)
>>5605695Planning on picking a pocket or leaving ants in pants?
>>5605695I'd like to add something to my action:> Be still once more and clutch the shadows close. Listen to the noisevoid of a dozen restless mothwings. Maintain Stealth. (Steady)
>>5605699What?...Ah...Oh no.>>5605695>>5605702Forgive the second revision. Correcting a potentially fatal case of Skirmish Syndrome.> Muffling footfalls and minimizing needless movement, clamber over stalls and crates, then carefully sidle around the confrontation between the bloodman and the dogs. Sneak [3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1]. (2Sta)> Claim the damaged shield cast away by Psoglav. Even if its little more than battered slagmetal at this point, wastage breeds want. (1Sta)> Eventide stoops his stature, averts his gaze and holds his breath as he passes uncomfortably close to the armoured Behemoth glaring down Toby. Sneak [1, 1, 1, 7, 7, 7, 7, 1, 1]. (3Sta)> Be still once more and clutch the shadows close. Listen to the noisevoid of a dozen restless mothwings. Maintain Stealth. (Steady)
>>5605690You can't use a Steady action that uses skills that you use previously in the turn
>>5605710Thanks Fulton. I'll keep that in mind for the future. Theoretically I could try to patch myself up with academics instead of magic, but that seems gamey for conduit-based internal injuries. Doc's not some sort of monk who heals through meditation, steady breathing, and non-magical internal alchemy. At least not right now.
Rolled 6, 8, 1, 6, 3 = 24 (5d10)>>5605536>2Sta: Move 1,1,1,1,1,1>+2Focus>2Sta: Attune and Send the Unbound force into the Armored Hound's ARMOR at 4,4,4,3 with {Break} unpon movement, add some of this (Atuune 2-Mani 1- Sta 2)>1Sta: Climb up to roof at direction 7#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L][A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}
>>5605536>Push>6stam charge boostgear>Dodge
>>5605613I see an engineer…
>>5605707All is forgiven, all is well. I'm a benevolent employer.
>>5605659Fatigue impairs you. Above your Resilience, you start losing Stamina at the start of your turn. So, too much Fatigue will Stun You Out. Your wounded foe is not dead - you'll see he has a staggering amount of wounds and profuse bleeding. His Bleed causes wounds. The wounds above his Resilience cause Fatigue. The Fatigue causes a loss of stamina. And every turn, his bleeding worsens. He is incapacitated and dying, slow and sure. But with aid, someone could rescue him.It's much the same for us.Fatigue above Resilience eats Stamina.Wounds above Resilience impart FatigueBleed imparts wounds, every turn, without fail or mercy. Two horrid conditionals apply.When Wounds exceed Resilience, they also "Trigger", and are rolled as a pool. The hits inflict impairment. Lost stats, broken limbs, scars.Bleeding does likewise, and causes your Resilience itself to lower. That's how you die very, very quick if someone cuts an artery.
We're making fine time, people. And Doc, good work on the doctoring. The Luperni won't get us, I'm sure of it.Minor issue on the boat not being here, but they'll see the signal and then come in. I'm sure of it! It's just that we miiiiiiiiiight...>1/3
Just need to maybe, maybe, hold the harbour down until the boat gets here. >2/3
Hart? Hart you should run.
Oh yeah, they saw that in Pyther. Yeeeep.
Rolled 6, 10, 2, 8, 1, 10, 6, 9, 4, 1, 1, 2, 4, 5, 5, 8, 6, 9, 5, 7, 7, 9, 2, 8, 2 = 137 (25d10)No way they missed that! Now all we gotta do is get on the boat, get to the ship and get OUTTA here. >Escalation Phase.
>>5606683Can somebody use Glory to permanently improve their Regalia mid thread? Like can it be instantly used to remove the speed penalty from the Masscast plate?
I had hoped to use those Pytherii Butterfly fireworks to celebrate later but all in all I think this is working out great. We're doing . . . Fine. Right? Riiiiight. And the boat will get here. I'm sure of it. We just need to hold on and make it to the waterfront. come on people, last push! >crew phase!
>>5606730Naturally. It offsets penalties as well as providing a boon. One would need to take a moment to adjust armour though, and weapons, and to refocus on glorious endeavours. >1Sta: Assign [x] Glory to offset [x] penalty.
Hey, Jove? Jove, buddy, can you duck there's something behind I need have a -- voidstar -- is that a ballista the Luperni just don't know when to quit.Uhhhh. Uhm. My instructor always said don't get involved with the hounds or tease the rats, but I'm sure he'd have some equally wise to say about not being shot by siege weaponry.Not to worry though, there's plenty of buildings around here and they'll need to draw a bead. If in doubt, remember to take cover with one stamina near something solid. Why would they have a BALLISTA?! I only stole one Key! There's no way ---
there they are! get they atlas thieves! crank it! Get reeeaaadyyyOooh shii-- JOVE. DOC. LAMIA. EVENTIDE. WE SHOULD MOOOOOVEEEEE.
>>5606777The ballista is aiming at WHAT
>>5606837Dear lord holy fuck not again
Rolled 2, 4, 10, 4, 1, 4, 9, 10, 9, 8, 7, 4, 9, 7, 6, 5, 5, 10, 5, 3, 7, 3 = 132 (22d10)>>5606767"Time to try *that*.">[3] Move 313 333 33, climbing onto the roof..>[1] ...Using my wires and cutting open the canvas in the process. (1Sta+1Acrobatics+3Sunwire 5d10)>[1] Anchor to the head of the Ballista bolt. (1Sta+3Wire 4d10)>[1] Anchor to the Seeker above it. (1Sta+3Wire 4d10)>Push 3>[1] Anchor to the hound above me. (1Sta+3Wire 4d10)>[1] Tie off all wires, disconnect from self.>[1] Jump and land gracefully 333 off the roof. (1Sta+2Acro+2Grace 5d10)#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-1Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
Rolled 6, 1, 7, 10, 3, 6, 4, 3 = 40 (8d10)>>5606777*Green to Red*>Incant>move to the 1,3,3 : 3,3,5 : 3,x,x>Cut self for a mag boost and cast a sticky, stretchy blood cable from the Silver Needle at the giant wrecking ball [attune + sense + Incant + conduit]. Cut for more wounds as needed to get a big enough, sticky enough, blood rope. >Cast the other end of the bloody bungee cable at the ballista. Intent is to curl the wrecking ball away from Jove and towards the ballista. [attune + sense + incant + conduit if needed again]>Keep going to the 1,7,7* I walk from my machine *>If Toby gets in range: Try to increase his metabolic rate to help him increase his stamina. [no dice rolled yet]
>>5606865Seems like we had similar ideas Lamia.
>>5606869"We do a little trolling..."
>>5606837oh void-star oh void. That would be badSomeone, take out that ballista! I'll defuse the stores. Or maybe someone with a dab hand in alchemics or mechanics can defuse the wire-clicks in the stores? Eeep!There's way worse than flashfires in there!
>>5606733>"Good to hear it was nice to meet you but i must go maybe we meet again.">Push 1 >sta1: activate Smoke from Mothmask>sta1: Move 331>sta1: Move 111>sta1: Move 111>sta1: Move 311>sta1: Move 111>"So Ink how much volatiles are there in your alchemics cache and how pissed of will people be if it blows up"# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed+1 ThrownPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 6/6-----Hey could you explain how my skill Wetwork actually works my brain does not compute+2 Unarmed!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.+1 Thrown!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arc
>>5606767>-1 STA: Assign 1 Glory to offset SPD Penalty for Masscast Armor>Move 7,7,7 /and/ sheath Woodbreaker>Move 1,1,1 /and/ sheath Faithful>Move 7,7,1>-1 STA Sheath both my swords if my first two actions were moves and sheath were invalid>-1 STA Pick up Scraghound in the same tile with me>If my first two moves combined with sheath were valid, pick up the second Scraghound"These are mine now. I shall name them Mars and Snickers"
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>>5606733Just flank the Houngineer huh? The Houngineer with 3 backup men? Yeah that's not gonna happen. This is not looking good at all. Not much for me to do besides try not to get hit I guess. Open to suggestions but for now I'm just gonna hunker down.>1 Sta: Take cover>1 Sta: Raise Shield>4 Sta: Breathe in to reduce Fatigue>Steady: Motivate Hart in continuing his bloody work, we are almost done.
>>5606912It's pretty volatile, Rion. It was for my other plan if the first one didn't work, of blowing our way into the Luperni Manor. So I've got a few a Skycrackers in there. The old style ones.
Well they are adorable creatures I admit, Toby, but are you sure we know how to handle scragdogs? I hear they eat steel if they get bored. but ... aww... You can't stay mad at a face like. Whossagoodboy.
>>5607062I simply need to wrestle them to prove my authority then give them lots to eat yes? That's how dogs decide who's the leader through a hand-to-hand fight.
>>5606733>>5605741Breakers Thoughts: (So this is what being unable to climb feels like. Lets try a realer action....Like not being here)>Maintain buff on Fulton's shield>1Sta: Prepare to dodge my the Armored Hound facing me if he reacts with an attack (for some reason)=>Direction 1 (React 2+Spd3)>1Sta: Disengage from the Armored hound. Sorry buddy no honor here (Back up 1,1,1)>1sta: Move 7,7,7>2Sta: Breathe in to staunch the bleeding (Breathe In x2)
>>5607070Yeah that sounds like how dog packs work. I'm sure if you have the Authority you cold prove you're their leader and they'll follow you for delicious scraps. It's how the Handlers do it, so how hard can it really be?
>>5607082I think you upset him, Breaker. Good move! That way, he'll be sure to make mistakes!
Rolled 3, 10, 10, 1, 7, 4, 3, 4, 7, 7, 8, 5, 3, 10, 8, 5, 2, 2, 10, 5, 2, 8, 6, 2, 6 = 138 (25d10)Corner's watched, Breaker, lemme in there first!>>5606733>Push>Authority+streetsmarts, coordinate with Breaker so that I hit the houngineer first>Move 111, boost 222, boost 2111>Reckless Falling attack brawn+blades !Flourish 5d>Ditto sans Falling>Ditto>Ditto>Dodge>Steady observe bitersRES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 1, 3 = 4 (2d10)>>5607143two explodes.
Rolled 6, 6, 5, 1, 9, 4, 4, 1, 3, 5, 2, 3, 8, 7, 3 = 67 (15d10)>>5606733 Really-- really gotta go now, Cyclops. good shooting earlier, keep it up, stay away from strangers!> Push, 3 Fatigue> 1STA: While talking, fleece him Manipulate + Streetsmarts 1+2+2d10> Free! Unarmed + Acrobatics push off of him, sending him 3-ward and me 7-ward, then Flow 8 2+2d10> 6STA: Manipulate+Cunning and point at the alchemics storage! 6+2+2d10> 1STA: If they need further convincing, but fast! Manipulate+React 1+2+1d10Your friends have a BALLISTA lined up at that building and there are SKYCRACKERS in there! You have to defuse them, right now!
Rolled 9, 8, 1, 10, 1, 10 = 39 (6d10)>>5607155One hit?! Dice, why.Rolling the react dice, and Pushing extra because they /really/ don't look convinced.> Spend 2 more Fatigue, making that 3STA for the react and pray
Rolled 4, 1, 3, 2, 7, 4, 2, 5, 9, 10, 3 = 50 (11d10)>>5606767> Pale fluttering shapes fill the air around Eventide, and just like that he's gone. Enter Stealth, direct entire mothswarm to assist concealment. (5Sta+1Authority+3Buzzmind+2Stealth) > Back up and stay clear of major thoroughfares. Things are about to get loud. Sneak [5, 5, 7]. (1 Sta)> A little piece of the snowdusted docktown, an unassuming market stall tucked amidst the urban sprawl subtly wavers and blurs. Maintain stealth. (Steady)
Bloom, your gestures and shouting got their attention. Those houngineers know their business and the works of chemicals. Look at them sniffing the air. I think they can actually scent out the skycrackers. Impressive!(Also he took a Bit from that one-eyed archer while bandaging him. Just Steelsoul Things)--Hey, do you think that ballistabolt is safe with all those sunwires and muscle tissue wrapped around it?
>>5607495"Well I'm not much of a Sapper or engineer but I know when I see something that breaks all "health and safety" regulations"
Uhhhhhhhh-- hehehehehehe. Heh. Oh I think I just saw my life flash before my eyes.
The Luperni just don't know when to quit!
Rolled 1, 2, 8, 6, 3, 8, 5, 9, 2, 7, 4, 1, 10, 2, 10, 1, 5, 4, 4, 1, 3 = 96 (21d10)Doc, roll and cover, roll and cover, Laelaps is coming this way! >escalation phase
>>5607143Jove, they're sending in their Biters, light assault strikers like yourself. No boostgear to speak off, they must have been rallied rather quickly. They've got shields and swords, and aren't much more in a fight than the Slicedogs. . . But they've got one thing going for them: Pack Tactics! If you're fighting one Biter, the others will come down on you and they all get a bonus to their strikes depending on how many Biters are attacking you at once. That makes a two or three on one patently more unfair than needs be!Otherwise, these specimen look unremarkable. 3 Stamina, 3 SPD, about 4 Bladework in total and no noticable hardcases among them. If you can, try to Manipulate down their guard or destroy their Shields first!
Doc, move -- uuuufh. We're clear for now-- wait, the chain and ball is still coming. What he's swinging, the weight of the universe?!--Hart looks like he just took an arbalest bolt on the chin, but without a hand, that Houngineer will spend ages reloading. --Oh, they found our cache. You know, I think I'd rather prefer it defused than detonated. And it'll slow them all down too. Now we just the boat to get here. come on, where is the boaaattttt... Any minute now... Any minute now...Just, uh, hold on. And keep the docks clear! I'm sure the boat will get here, they can't have missed our signal. One or two more turns, at best!>crew phase!
>>5607512>-1 STA Move 111 /and/ tell the biters that the dogs are mine now.>-1 STA Move 111>-1 STA Move 111>-1 STA Move 111>-1 STA Take Breath /and/ talk to Breaker. >>5607497 "Hey you've got a free hand right? I'd prefer to have a free hand, do you mind grabbing one of my hounds Mars or Snickers for a minute?">-1 STA Either pass a Scraghound to Breaker if he agrees /and/or/ take a breath.
Rolled 8, 6, 10 = 24 (3d10)>>5607512>cunning+sense; guess how easy the fire source beside me would be to knock over
>>5607518It's a brazier, fit about the docktown to help people find their way and keep the darkness at bay. They're not . . . safe.A shift kick or nudge or any such would actually topple them over, hitting a 2*2 with fire and coal.
>>5607512"Oof. Okay... minor miscalculation."Eventide glances around. He's laying in water. The water is dark, but he can feel the bottom. His moth swarm hovers above him, fussily fliting in circling patterns. He understands their trepidation, moisture is not good for their wings. There are no walls around him, just structural pillars supporting the port above which frame cavernous expanses of gloom.> Not wanting to expose his entire swarm to such inhospitable conditions, Eventide recalls 5 moths into the safety of their containment urn then seals it. (1Sta) > Eventide directs 5 moths to explore the shadowy understory of the porttown, and to report any threats or items of interest they detect. (3Sta+1Authority+3Buzzmind)> Trying to minimize the sloshing caused by his movements, Eventide moves [1] entering the shadows cast by the structures above and hopefully making him harder to notice from street level. (1Sta)> The remaining 5 moths are instructed to cloak Eventide as best they are able, while also retaining a healthy distance from the waterline. (1Sta+1Authority+2Stealth+3Buzzmind)
>>5607512Mmm, moths? That you Eventide?Hey, make us look like a hound for a minute, can you do that? One of those big, gruff, armoured ones. It'll be really good.
With a bit of effort, Cyrus could do that. Akotin moths flutter, flash, flicker the eye - something in their wings and their dust. It'd be a roll of Buzzmind+Manipulate, and we'd need at least one Moth tasked with the job. Oh, some Fatigue, for extra actions.
>>5607540Versatile! But... ah it must have been my imagination. I don't see them any more.
>>5607535> 'That you Eventide?"... nope. Definitely not."> 'Hey, make us look like a hound for a minute, can you do that? One of those big, gruff, armored ones. It'll be really good.'"Hypothetically... something like that could spontaneously occur, despite this 'Eventide' person not being present. Fair warning though: The glamour is mercurial and fragile. Don't let anyone touch you, or look at you too hard, or breath in your direction.">>5607533Modifying my action to accommodate Bloom's request."Oof. Okay... minor miscalculation."Eventide glances around. He's laying in water. The water is dark, but he can feel the bottom. His moth swarm hovers above him, fussily fliting in circling patterns. He understands their trepidation, moisture is not good for their wings. There are no walls around him, just structural pillars supporting the port above which frame cavernous expanses of gloom.> Not wanting to expose his entire swarm to such inhospitable conditions, Eventide recalls 5 moths into the safety of their containment urn then seals it. (1Sta)> Eventide directs 5 moths to explore the shadowy understory of the porttown, and to report any threats or items of interest they detect. (3Sta+1Authority+3Buzzmind)> Trying to minimize the sloshing caused by his movements, Eventide moves [1] entering the shadows cast by the structures above and hopefully making him harder to notice from street level. (1Sta)> Hearing Bloom's voice call from above, Eventide stops and considers their request. The sodden entomist isn't hugely confident that his moths are capable of effectively coordinating so far removed from him - but honestly that isn't really his problem. The remaining 5 moths are instructed to ascend and weave an illusion around Bloom disguising him as a... 'big, armored hound'. Eventide stops and smirks, amending his command to 'disguise him as The Knight of Laelaps'. Pragmatically speaking, using a more specific illusion concept will make things easier on the moths - but mainly this whimsy was enacted for his bemusement. (1Sta+1Authority+2Stealth+3Buzzmind)
>>5607556The beauty of Pushing is you need not modify anything at all, softsoul. Just a little . . . Push. And then you can do even more. Sometimes even after you've already done something!
>>5607557Hm, true.I suppose I could do both.Ah why not, what's one more action revision in the grand scheme of things."Oof. Okay... minor miscalculation."Eventide glances around. He's laying in water. The water is dark, but he can feel the bottom. His moth swarm hovers above him, fussily fliting in circling patterns. He understands their trepidation, moisture is not good for their wings. There are no walls around him, just structural pillars supporting the port above which frame cavernous expanses of gloom.> Not wanting to expose his entire swarm to such inhospitable conditions, Eventide recalls 5 moths into the safety of their containment urn then seals it. (1Sta)> Eventide directs 5 moths to explore the shadowy understory of the porttown, and to report any threats or items of interest they detect. (3Sta+1Authority+3Buzzmind)> Trying to minimize the sloshing caused by his movements, Eventide moves [1] entering the shadows cast by the structures above and hopefully making him harder to notice from street level. (1Sta)> PUSH 3 // Hearing Bloom's voice call from above, Eventide stops and considers their request. The sodden entomist isn't hugely confident that his moths are capable of effectively coordinating so far removed from him - but honestly that isn't really his problem. 3 moths are instructed to ascend and weave an illusion around Bloom disguising him as a... 'big, armored hound'. Eventide pauses then smirks, amending his command to 'disguise him as The Knight of Laelaps'. Pragmatically speaking, using a more specific illusion concept will make things easier on the moths - but mainly he just thought it'd be funny. (3Sta+1Manipulate+3Buzzmind)> The remaining 2 moths are instructed to cloak Eventide as best they are able, while also retaining a healthy distance from the waterline. (1Sta+1Authority+2Stealth+3Buzzmind)
>>5607512How heavy does this stall look? Is it feasible for me to push it out of the way (in the up direction)?
>>5607566Looks like some benches, crates and a nice little setup for selling fish. Empty right now. You could shove it out the way fairly readily, as you have Brawn of 1 - you could move a 1 tile section of it anywhere around yourself with a single stamina.
>>5607567What about both tiles? Moving just one tile isn't going to cut it very well for gaining access to the Hound.
Rolled 9, 1, 7, 2, 10, 8, 1, 2, 9, 10, 3, 1, 8 = 71 (13d10)>>5607512>>5607563Oh! They're back. Excellent. Can always count on you, Evens! I don't really feel any different, but I bet its great.> 1STA: Convince 'the moths' into 'helping' 1+2+2d10 Manipulate+Cunning> 2STA: Move 11111, completely secure in my regular hound disguise, I'm a genius> 4STA: Get some real gravel in my voice, make it big and bold and red and demand (with Authority and Violence! 3+2+2d10): Fetch me a weapon! Before those mongrels get away! NOW! The House of Dogs will pay all debts!
Rolled 10, 8, 6, 7, 3, 2, 2, 7, 9, 6, 2, 5, 6 = 73 (13d10)>>5607512>sta1: Move 112>sta1: Move 333>sta1: Thrown 1 + Violence 2 /flurry1/ throw sharps at Biter -2 ammo>sta2: Unarmed 2 + Brawn 2 !Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb. priority on sword arm>push>sta1: React 2 stamina 1 (3d10? + dodge 1 from cloak)>"Surprise big tall and armored"# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.+1 Thrown!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arcPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask 1/2[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 6/6
>>5607578Well, it’d take more Stamina if you can only shift one with 1 Stamina. You could also whap it with your shield if you want to send a chunk of it forward instead.
Rolled 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 1, 2, 6, 8, 3 = 40 (10d10)>>5607512>1 Sta: Shove / Whap the Stall immediately in front of me into the Hound, enough to allow me to occupy the space>1 Sta: Examine the Hound's stance and armor for weakpoints (Sense 1 + Focus 2 + 1 Sta)>3 Sta: Move 3, then attack the Hound in any weakpoint I find (light and free measured) (Spears 2 + Focus 2 + 3 Sta - 1 light)>1 Sta: Raise Shield>Steady: Intimidate the Hound: Your armor will be your grave, you are surrounded little puppy.
Rolled 7, 10, 5, 4, 9, 10, 4, 1, 4, 6, 3, 7, 4, 10, 2, 8, 8, 10 = 112 (18d10)"Thanks Boss. Let's go". >>5607512>Knock over the brazier to cast fire into the knight's path>Move in the 1 direction>Knock the Hound into the water [brawn + focus +3 stamina]>Incant>Heal Hart [Attune + Focus + Incant]>Heal Self [Attune + Focus]>If the hound is moved out of the way, occupy their tile to heal Jove [Attuen + Focus]>Prepare to run away from the knight if he rounds the corner.
>>5607610Well Hart, at least you get the auto-successes from incant.
Rolled 1, 6, 6, 1, 2, 7, 9, 6, 1, 2, 10 = 51 (11d10)>>5607517>Maintain Shield Sigil on Fulton>1Sta: Grab Mars in my empty hand>1Sta: Attune to {Strenghten} Rion's throw against the Biter >>5607582 (Attune 2, Magnitude 1, Sta 1)>Add +2 Focus to next action>Add Beacon as a third Dicepool>2Sta: Attune Doc's >>5607610 knock against the Armored hound to PUSH even more (Attune 2, Magnitude 1, Lmit 4)>1Sta: Ready dodge against incoming assailants
>>5607870Thank you, I'll deal with the men to our West. I'm exhausted but I should still be able to hold them back.
Rolled 8, 7, 6, 6, 1, 6, 2, 1, 10, 9, 7, 6, 7, 2, 5, 3, 2, 6, 2, 1, 1, 4, 7 = 109 (23d10)Jove's too 'ot to 'andle!>>5607512>Push>dodge>Tip Brazier 1-ward, manipulate+streetsmarts fake attack 8-ward 4-1d>reckless2 brawn+blades !Flourish 8-ward 5d +Boost>ditto, minus boost>ditto, minus flourish>ditto>Steady !Deep Reservesexh1 ftg6 wnd4RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 5, 1, 7, 3, 1, 3, 8, 8, 8 = 44 (9d10)>>5607512>Spawn East of Ink (Free) "Hello!" *disappears inside her grass-cloak*>(-1Sta) Roll [Stalker1] to boost [Stealth1] (1d10)>(-1Sta) SHOOT the Knight 5N,1W from me stealthily [Sta1+Marksmanship1+Stalker1](4d10)Bonus from [Harasser's Heart], [Hidden] status from Stealth and Marked from [Instincts]>(-1Sta) Move E-S-E ([Acrobatics2] for climbing roofs)>(-1Sta) SHOOT the gigaknight stealthily [Sta1+Marksmanship1+Stalker1] (4d10)Same bonuses apply.>(-1Sta) Move N-N-N (remain in stealth, if possible)#Ryona, Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 2Violence 2 Stealth 1 Streetsmarts 2Stalker 1, Traps 1, Gearwright 1,Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2Instincts []Harasser's Heart [][R]"Standard Broad" Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin][L]Shortbow [Range=Sense+2][A]Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1][H][Tools] Grapnel-rope [Range=3], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Rolled 7, 4, 9, 6, 1, 3, 10, 9, 3, 4, 10, 8, 4, 6, 7, 3, 5, 5, 4, 10, 1, 2, 7, 10, 1 = 139 (25d10)>>5607512>[1] Gracefully attach a wire 55 to the Seeker..(1Sta+3Wire+2Grace 6d10)>[1] ..and gracefully ensnare the Seeker 5 below him... (6d10)>[1] ..and around the Ballista handler 66 (6d10)>[3] "With a single tug I could decapitate you and your fellows, have those seeker friends of yours shoot you in the back, boil you alive from the inside... all you need to do to save your lives is fire on that hulking Knight of yours. One simple action to avoid a gruesome and painful death." :Order the Ballistamen to fire on the Knight while threatening them the wires and their allies. (3Sta+2Authority+3Wire 8d10)#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-1Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
Whupsies, blinked out there for a minute - might be the bloodloss. Everyone still alive? Let's. . . Let's see what's what.
>>5608034Ah, you. Good to see you! I thought trawling through the canal tunnels might slow us down but I'm glad you made it, stalker. Now find us a path out of here, pathfinder!
Breaker, easy there - you almost flung yourself in the waterways! Good eye on that throw though, bashed the Biter right into the shield. Looks like it distracted him while Jove went in for it. It's getting a little cramped here --- and that Hound is still standing, despite Fulton's piercing blow. Good thing we brought an armour-breaker, they've shrugged of most anything else! Void take the Luperni Forges and their cunning crafts. --Bloom, are you.... You know what. Just Steelsoul Things. You'll handle it. --Eventide, you've found one of the entrances into the underpassages and waterways. It's where Ryona snuck out from just a breath ago. It's damp and dank and dark, but the under croft runs under most of this part of the docks. And there's some fascinating specimen down there. You see anything interesting?-->1/3
>>5607563Well, the tunnels are quite dark Eventide but it's quite possible to make your way through them. Without a Stalker's Instincts though, it's hard going - takes a steady action and a roll of SPD, against a threshold out of 5. Misses slow you down some. Fascinating spiders down here though. Might be worth a look.
Hart! Careful! Doc's fine ministrations force-knit your wounds closed, but Woeheart works bind the tissue at accelerated rates; it converts Bleed to Wounds to Fatigue -- and it tires the body something fierce. You just got 12 Fatigue with a Resilience of 10 and you've gotten Stunned Out. You have to start your turn by bringing your Fatigue back in line with your Resilience - 2 here, by breathing in - and any guard or focus you had up gets lost as you run out of stamina and breath!>but not sigildry within limit, that's all rote practice.Strikers with {Deep Reserves} get Stunned Out too and lose their guard and footing, but even with 20 Fatigue they always maintain the ability to use at least half their Stamina.
Don't fall for it, Bloom. I swear it sounds nice but its just this thing they call market things and publically relating. I bet they can't even get Kalcmiri Dust Vials without a five month backlog and you paying triple charge, do you know how are a Dust Vial is? >Roll Negotiation + Manipulate /and/ a relevant third pool to look for something specific.
Rolled 5, 5, 3 = 13 (3d10)>>5608347(I have no negotiation skills, but what do I care if the Luperni get overcharged?... in fact)I have no time for your TRICKS! A spear, something /they/ can't touch! Cursed scourgelings! Throw it to me!(Laebloom points to the slicedogs held up at the waters edge)Then arm /them/.> Manipulate+Cunning, 2+2d10-1
>>5608407> Push! 2 Fatigue> 2STA: Prepare to /catch/, Unarmed+SPD?, /spin/ and march away in case the illusion is affected(I am not hopeful with 0 hits though!)
That bloodloss is getting intense, I k-keep nodding off for a minute. We all still alive? All still good? It looks the Hounds are moving! But we might just make it out of this yet! >SOON
Lamia, I think the crew have realised that in the game of intimidating others with access to the tools at hand your tools are frightening amalgamations of theurgic cunning and wrought craftwork and their tools is a cart mounted siege ballista.--Ryona, uhh, good catch there! You almost slipped into the canal, but I think you caught yourself! Good acrobatics.--PING--- Uhhh-- FULTON! HART! RION! This Hound's armor is incredibly dense! Fulton is the only one with an armor piercer, help him land a telling blow or do something clever! Or we'll be here all day trying to shift aside the Hound Knight!He's bleeding, but we don't have the time to wait until he falls over because Laelaps is coming cloooseeerrrrrI think we need to move he's not stopping----Hey, Bloom, is that a ... 12 kilogram of hefty sigilplated castoff re-smelt into a bar of wrought doom and gloom? That's less a weapon and more a support pillar, no normal man would be able to wield that in combat. But if you can drag it over here and we get it on the boat I bet its worth a fortune!But it looks so HEAVY, like -2 to SPD Heavy!-->crew phase
>>5608728Hart is {Stunned Out}, and down 2 StaminaJove is feeling the heatBreaker, I think that seeker over there is gesturing at you!Rion, fantastic footwork with that dodge but its getting cramped here!Doc, can you heal a concussion cause we're about to have one!Ryona, good work on the marking and the harassing but don't fall into the canals!Toby, I think the dogs like you!Lamia, staring down the edge of a ballista bolt is never easy but just keep calm, keep focused and try not to think about being turned into a smear across five local districts
>>5608728Was I too active last turn for Deep Reserves to resolve?
>>5608754It always works! But rather unfortunately the the Biters tried to get a kick in and the Seeker hurled another small rock at you!( But we do spot one mistake: your wounds should be at 2, due to the aiding of others )
Rolled 6, 10, 4, 9, 7, 3, 6, 3, 8, 7, 10, 3, 8, 4, 8, 6, 5, 3 = 110 (18d10)One 'ith the SCARF? Ain't Jove enough trouble for you? Gets'em 'ot under the collar, I does!>>5607591>>5607582'eads oop!>>5608728>Move 7>Equip shield, dunk it and hands in water. spd+cunning, 5d-1>shovel coals, toss them at Hound, brawn+streetsmarts 5d-1>shovel coals, heave shield and shield fulla coals at riders on the ballista, sta+brawn 8d-2>Move 717, Boost 7777, step on biter's head as I go. spd+react 5d-1>Dodge>!Deep Reservesexh1 ftg6 wnd2RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Edge 2Blades 2 Gearwright 1 Unarmed 1 Streetsmarts 2!Deep Reserves!Flourish[R] Messer, OW, crits bleed[H] Pressed Helmet, Barrier 2[Tools] Boostgear, 9 bits
Rolled 7, 10, 10, 5, 7, 9, 4, 7, 10, 1, 4, 4, 3 = 81 (13d10)>>5608728>Push 3>1 Sta: Look for a weakspot in the Hound's armor (Sense 1 + Focus 2 + 1 Sta)>7 Sta: Stab into the weakspot (free measured) (Spears 2 + Focus 2 + 7 Sta)>1 Sta: Raise Shield>Steady: Assuming the Hound is debilitated enough, attempt to steal his sword/shield/armor (or a piece of it)/helmet/anything in his pockets and store the gear on my person>>5608409>>5608045>>5608034>>5607563The boat is almost here! Get to the docks ASAP or you might be left behind!
>>5603139Assuming Authority is an attribute, that would mean it would cost 6 to increase it from 2 -> 3. I took the free stat increase to bring it from 1 -> 2, and already paid 3 bits for the Authority increase (back when I only raised it to 2), so plus the bonus bit I got paid, wouldn't I owe only 2 bits, not 5?
Rolled 6, 5, 3, 5, 9, 7, 9, 7, 6, 7 = 64 (10d10)>>5608728>Reaching out, Eventide attempts to commune with the various insects (and arachnids) dwelling amidst the struts, planks, and beams composing the subterranean forest facsimile which he found himself in. Aiming to assert his will over them and perhaps even fold some interesting specimens into his service. (6Sta+1Authority+3Buzzmind)> Traverse the understory of the townport, navigating towards the exit marked as [4] on the map. (Steady)
Rolled 1, 7, 6, 5, 6, 8, 8, 7, 8, 6, 5, 7, 5 = 79 (13d10)>>5608732"Yes, but concussions are a serious matter. I prefer preventation. Follow me">Incant>Cast a knotted sticky climbing rope uphill to my 8 direction. [attune + focus]>Climb said rope>Move in the 8 direction until near Toby, Breaker & Mars.>Stitch up any of Toby's wound that are not hidden by armor [Focus + Academics]>Pet Mars>Call out to the Merchant "Excuse me good sir. Do you have any medical implements for sale?" [Focus + Cunning + 2 stamina]"Sir Toby, are you interested in a metabolic enhancement? Before performing such I must warn you that side effects may include anxiety, premature aging, increased appetite, and sudden cardio-pulmonary arrest. Also, I'll help you carry this enchanting hound in a minute. I just need to catch my breath and wait for the old anabolics to kick in.". (Note: if Hart wants me to jump-start his heart and increase his metabolism I'm willing to try that too. Just ask.)
Rolled 4, 1, 5, 4, 6, 10, 10, 8, 7, 3, 10 = 68 (11d10)Might as well spend some stamina to try and patch up my own wounds too.>Shake it Off oo self [resilience + resist]
>>5608843Stick me with stimulants or get me a drink, my wounds are meaningless. The body is fine but the soul is tired.I must work, please if the boat comes take the hound. I do not want him left behind, you can hold him with two hands yes?
Rolled 9, 7, 7, 2 = 25 (4d10)>>5608893The world is bleeding potential. I'll get Mars on board. Now, let's try this...>Speed up Toby's metabolism to help his body deal with fatigue. [attune+academics, because I don't think that I have the actual drugs to do this without magic]
Rolled 10, 10, 6, 7, 3, 7, 2 = 45 (7d10)>>5608728>Move 1,7 /and/ draw faithful>Mountain Motion, add resistance to armor.>-2 STA Address the Dogslicers and Biters with a shout. "Come Mongrels of Luperni I challenge you, come and meet your doom! One, two, twenty! Send your lessers to /break/ before me!!! I'll take you all on." Stamina 2+Violence 2+Etiquette 3 ( This counts as a call of challenge I think?) = 7 Dice>-2 STA Prepare to cleave any enemies coming from my 7 and 5.
Rolled 8, 1, 10, 2, 4, 8 = 33 (6d10)>>5608728>2Sta: Turn around to direction 3 and Ready Dodge in a direction that doesn't get me hit by the ballista (probably direction 8?)>+2 focus on next action>3Sta: Give enough power to the Ballista to {Push} it much further then originally expected. Somewhere per example...at a group a slice dogs currently enjoying a peaceful shopping day ;), courtesy of yourselves really [Attune 2+Manipulate 1+Sta 3]#Max 'Breaker', Scourge (Open-Mind, Disciplined)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Limit 4Cunning 1 Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 Focus 2Attune 2, Tactics 2!Beacon!Incant[R] Shiv, 0P, Bleed 9+[L][A] A thick robe[H] Red Scarf[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (Magnitude 1, 2+S Range) {FORCE}[Sling Bag]:12 Bits
>>5608728>>5608922>+Maintain Fulton's Shield
They saw right through me didn't they, they just want to claim this hunk of junk as an insurance writeoff. They fight, they sing and, in the same breath, they commit fraud. I think I'm in loveAnd Breaker is sending the rest of the merchants stock into the ocean, and its the Luperni's fault... they're going to he financially ruined, Breaker. The Luperni can't chase us if they're /bankrupt/ because the merchants ledgers say there were sixteen full casings of dust powder in there.
>>5608922Maybe dump some more stamina into this, if it works and someone then takes care of the ballista afterwards then we're off scott free!
>>5608954and... you're aiming for those boxes right? Not the poor idiots they sent with knives to a spearfight and the really cool merchants?
>>5608954>>5608955I can only really dump 1 STA, however! I can use [Incant] and hope that were good>>5608922>Take 1 Sta away from dodge and Use [INCANT] on my spell to push the Ballista off course into the Merchants stock (+2 Fatigue)
Rolled 5, 8, 3, 1, 1, 6, 10, 4, 9, 4, 6, 2, 3 = 62 (13d10)>>5608959I think I'm going to cry, this is too perfect.This... This is better than I could have imagined. Trade winds favour you, merchant marine!I wait for the ballista to land and him to get distracted, then> Push! +1 Fatigue> 3STA: Move 333> 1STA: Shoo that moth away, (shoo shoo! back to Evens!), kick the brazier over and Flow 2. Unarmed+Violence! 1+2+2-1d10> Free! If I missed the first kick, kick the brazier again! Otherwise kick a biter in the shin and Flow 1! 2+2 Unarmed+Violence> 1STA: Flow 2 and push kick that biter facing me 1+2+2 Unarmed+Violence> 2STA: Parry twice! Get some arm sweeps and elbow strikes in there if I need to! Unarmed+Violence 1+2+2d10
>>5608967If I can mix Flow into Parries too.(the way they were described, they're sort of strikes), Flow 1 and up those stairs.
Rolled 6, 8, 3, 4, 4, 4, 10, 2, 7, 5, 6, 6, 10 = 75 (13d10)>>5608728>sta1: React 2 + Speed 3 (dodge roll) past the hound >sta1: Move 111>"Sorry coming through.">sta2: Thrown 1 + Violence 2 /flurry1/ throw sharps at Biter -2 ammo>sta1: React 2 stamina 1 (3d10 + dodge 1 from cloak)# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.+1 Thrown!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arcPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask 1/2[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 4/6
>>5608728I'd like to ask for later but what is Brawn used for aside from the obvious?I know that you can't wield a Scraghound in one hand if you have Brawn 1 but aside from that and dice what does it actually give?I'm trying to weigh the benefits of a Brawn Build when compared to a Speed Build. I mean with speed not only could I attack with it but speed also dictates movement which means more looting and dodging which means more living.Brawn I could maybe use for grappling but I could just bump violence up as my second stat to kill people with. What benefit does Brawn give compared to Speed that makes it better?
>>5608828It was a joke, fella. You're fiiiiineeee!
>>5609052Wait so I don’t owe anything? Sweet
>>5609070boat extraction surcharge fee will be 11 Bits.>>5609012>>5609012If you're Speedy, you dodge well, move fast and think on your feet. But Armor reduces your pools, and you're not good at resisting the world.if you're brawny, you shrug off force, lift the world on your shoulders and stand your ground - and as a side-effect, you can roughly shift you Brawn's worth of material with 1 STA, which is to say, 1 tile per Brawn. Huck it, block it or use it to carry your allies to safety. You can also use Brawn to inflict force on people, shoving them around, and as you found out, Brawn+Armor lets you power through people.
( Also more custom-fit armor simply requires being brawny enough to bear the weight )
>>5608728How's we handling, fellow... fellows...>deployHeard the explosions -- that's my kind of style! Good gumption. Good *verve.* Where's the fight?#Sapsanolai, SapperRES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 2Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Dangerous: Violence 2]Gearwright-2, Engineering-2, Tactics-2!Jury-Rig!Tools and Tricks[R] Bent Shovel, 0P, Block 1[L] TwoShot Flickbow, 3+Sen Range, 1Sta Reload *Wireshot[A][H][Tools] Toolkit, 1construct9 bits
Rolled 9, 2, 6, 3, 5, 8, 4, 9, 10, 10, 3, 3, 4, 3, 4, 4, 3, 7 = 97 (18d10)>>5608728"I'll drop the wires all right.">[1] [Twitch], move more suddenly than they expect. (3Speed) 3d10 >[3] Send down wires to hijack the ballista, imbuing it with rotational energy to spin it toward the Knight of Laelaps. (3Sta+3Wire+3Kinetikos) 9d10>[1] Activate the firing mechanism with a wire once the ballista is not facing me. (1Sta+3Wire+2Sense) 6d10>[1] Run 111 and hit the deck.#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-1Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5609164I see but I was just thinking for 9 bits (Speed 4=3 Bits+Speed 5=6 Bits)... Speed 5+Armor 3 to power through people instead. Actually sprint and turn it into Speed 6+Armor 3 and become a comet.>>5609166That's a decent reason but buying equipment's so expensive and looting armor's rough.
>>5609182Ah, but sad reminder: armor subtracts from SPD rolls, causing a slowdown…
Rolled 6, 2, 2, 2, 6, 4, 2, 6, 7, 5, 3, 6 = 51 (12d10)>>5608728>Push (+1S, +1Ftg)>(-1S) Move N-N-W "Ugh.. damn canall.">(-2S) Shoot the Knight on [3N,2W] of me (2Stamina+2Marksmanship+2Violence) (Harasser's Heart, Instincts' Mark, Hidden) 6d10>(-1S) Move W-W-W>(-1S) Move N-W-N>(-1S) [Instincts] Throw Caltrops at [1S,3W] (1Stamina+1Stalker+1Traps+3Sense) 6d10Dunno if this will work, but I am tossing caltrops down the stairs without clear view, so Senses should help imo. Maybe. Just cut 3 dice off the end if this is illegal.#Ryona, Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)Fatigue: 1RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 2Violence 2 Stealth 1 Streetsmarts 2Stalker 1, Traps 1, Gearwright 1,Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2Instincts []Harasser's Heart [][R]"Standard Broad" Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin][L]Shortbow [Range=Sense+2][A]Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1][H][Tools] Grapnel-rope [Range=3], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
>>5609278Rip, didn't notice that. I guess it's not possible to do a Speed+Violence build with heavy armor then.I guess I won't be able to active dodge either huh?
Fitted armor has a reduced speed penalty, and apparently Brawn lets you be better fitted to heavy armor, so maybe not a pure Speed + Violence build, but you could try tri-statting or quadstatting with one speed weapon and one brawn weapon. Maybe there's a secret out there to allow you to pool speed, brawn, violence and armor?
>>5609309Sounds like dirty Rikovol Fighting Arts to me, mate!
(I finally return from Banned Baby Jail, and I've come back to ask some dumb questions.)(-Can Incant and Beacon be stacked onto the same action? They both use (rank+limit).)(-When fighting with blood weapons using Woeheart skill, is that close enough to "spellwork" to use Incant with?)(-Outside of making it harder to recover from, is there any downside to stacking an extremely excessive amount of fatigue? Like is there a point where you'd just pass the fuck out (or die from exhaustion) even if you had Deep Reserves, or something?)
>>5609339I heard that! Teach you for 32 Bits!
>>5609372I swear the broad intgration of Vulpes into your clan homes has ruined your style.
>>5609362Ah, Scourgelings. Catch a fish and you feed someone for a day, teach them sigildry and they’ll replace the river with the holes were the stars used to be.First, I’m no Free College specialist, but I can tell you this much: Beacon, Conduit, Weave, Incant, Beckon, Coax, Sacrifice and Surrender can all be used on the same singular sigilwork, if one can bear the cost.It’s worth keeping in mind what that cost be, however! Suppose you Incant (+Magnitude=Rank+Limit), while being a Beacon (+Dice=Rank+Limit), while offering the Soul Tax and giving of yourself to establish a Conduit (+AoE)Your next Sigil will now strike a full 3x3 area, for your secrets (Attune+Authority, say), plus Rank+Limit. And would you believe it, any Stamina spent (you can Push!). Mayhaps a staggering 25d10? But we’re not *done*, Havoc Hart. I mean Heart. Any hits you get on your roll is boosted by Incant, at perhaps +5, and your basic tools. Lets say a wrackborne 15 hits in total.On every tile in a 3x3 - so just around 135 Magnitude’s worth of sigilwork in a brief moment where your needles poke holes in the world.And the cost? Well… 3 Wounds, 2 Fatigue, 2 Stamina (The Incant + The Work). And if you speak the wrong words or touch your needle to the wrong thing, you may lose control (Beacon). Of the most powerful invocation in the district. … Let me know when you’re doing this so I can be somewhere far away!
>>5609388>>5609362Once wrought, this particular sigilwork would be unfathomably hard to sustain. Not only is it 34ish times beyond your Limit, its about 13,5 times beyond your Resilience presently 135 times beyond your Rebuff. If you try to maintain direct control over it, your brain will turn into small spiderfrogs raining from the high heavens over in the Reiklands. (Other side of the continent, if you’ve lost your map)But for brief - oh so brief - flashy work you absolutely positively have to get done, no matter the cost? Accept no substitutes, even if your accuracy may suffer.Now, secondly, when using your creations with your own hands you can use your Sigildry skill in place of any normal skill you’d use. So, if you find yourself cornered, you can use Woeheart+Violence to use your sword! Now, the benefits is the easy of use and that you can indeed use both Conduit, Incant and other such on this activity. However, do be aware that +Magnitude isn’t quite the same as being sure you strike true. If you go up against a trained fencer, you’ll need to make a roll of Woeheart+Violence, say, to shank him. And yes, Beacon will help! … But are you entirely sure you want to pledge your hedgework against a trained combatant in all cases? Backfires get rapidly worse if your opponent also interferes, and you’re matching your sigildry against their sheer skill… Your blows might topple buildings but they’ll rarely land. If you get redirected or parried, that’s bad for everyone nearby!Does this mean a Scourge has no business armoring themselves in thought and sigils and picking a fight with a Stalwart? No. You are a Scourge. You are deadly, wonderful, creative and cunning. You can win such a fight and quite handily too. It just will not be as easy as you think!(Consider, at the very least, how much your opponent will appreciate you using Incant to rapidly tire yourself out).Speaking of tiring yourself out, Fatigue. When past your Resilience it lowers your stamina and Stuns You Out, making all effortful maintenance impossible. With Resilience 10, that means 15 Fatigue effectively skips your turn, as you spend 5 Stamina recovering your bearings.Secondly, /conditions/ of all kinds past Resilience can Trigger. They’re rolled at as a dice pool and hits cause Complications. Critical hits cause Fun Times. So if your fatigue shoots to 20, you’re Stunned out and in your blurry haze of sweat and burning lungs you might trip on your own sword.Oh, finally, you’re Academically trained - the Woeheart Blade you’re sustaining is a channel for Drain. It sucks the vital energies of targets struck into itself, inflicting wounds, half hits fatigue and recovering up to its drain value fatigue for you if you land a good enough blow.
>>5609408( Yes you can use Woeheart + Edge too. or Grace. Or Focus. Or any such thing. )
>>5609408(Just to confirm, since it feels a bit too good to be true, if I hit someone with a Drain 2 weapon and got 4 hits, would that deal 6 Wounds and 2 Fatigue?)
>>5609419That seems like violence to me! And if you spoke the words and made the gestures first and Incanted you would hit for 11wounds and 5 fatigue. Buuuuuuuut (dammit, always these conditionals). In your example you got 4 hits. A Steelsoul considers dodging that a light stretch and someone with a shield will block that with a slight raise of the arm, by rolling Brawn+Shield and taking it on their Block. Your blow is powerful IF it connects. It’s making that connection that can be hard.So best get some friends, flank with Ryona or be nimble!
>>5609434(Doesn't Incant add +hits and not +effect? So that would be 9 hits unless the ones from Incant don't count for beating dodges/blocks or something.)
On the other hand, if we were to, say, perform a humor rebalancing of the Great Knight to remove his excess aggression, we could pop off something like 20 dice on top of +9 mag for self-mortification and another 4ish for forming a conduit to the beyond and inflict substantial exsanguination?
Are multi-tile beings/objects such as the knights and ballistae hit multiple times by some AoE effects, such as a lightweaver's laser shotgun?
>>5609448They don’t. That’s the point.
>>5609450And just imagine what multiple Scourges working together with Weave might accomplish!>>5609454Most effects hit the same *entity* once, even if the murderous beast occupies larger spaces. There are some exceptions to this, but they will be quite clear and specific because they relate to some… Undiscovered Foes.That said, large enough entities end up with distinct sub-parts. And if you hit it with a large enough area of effect you can hit multiple parts of the same creature at once. Imagine a beast with individual Resilience for its head, body and legs. Cover it in fire, it all burns.But Laelaps? Takes damage once.
>>5609756My understanding is that I do not have any ranks in any sigildry, so it's 4 stamina for 1 mag for another sigilist. While not useless, as it allows us to add effect without having to fight through the defense again, 4x stamina seems inefficient in most cases. On the other hand, if I had 4 ranks in woeheart and wanted to help Hart throw the biggest blood spear seen this year, could I just weave infinitely (or is it 1 stamina to activate the split action, so if I wanted to do a double weave currently it would cost 9)?
>>5609850Ahhhh, I see. There’s a… Catch.You see, uhm, Weave does *two* things. Your ally - any ally - can give some of their energy to you if they can see you. For scourges, it’s more effective, but all your friends can join in. And no, they don’t need the perk. Just the will. Or you can help others with your fatigue.And *then*, also, you can add your strength to an sigil being invoked.
>>5609870So while you can huck raw soul and surety at the work, you’re apt to have attunes and skills of your own. Which does tend to work rather better.And of course if one mixes elements there’s some options there. Get a lightweaver to help your woeheart friend target the lights inside someone’s skull. Get your Chronos companions to accelerate your Kinetics. Bind Fate and Force into Woe to create self perpetuating, willful life. Of a kind. Ask fire to dance and mud to sing and metal to behave like water. But don’t meddle with starstuff. Word of advice.>turn SOON
>Argh, REALITY keeps happening. We apologise for this irritating situation and promise to remedy it within the next 12 hours.
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>>5610960
Reality can be tough to overcome. Just keep working on your sigildry Boss. You'll get it.
Oh 4chan, why dost thou refuse mine attachments?
>What a day.>ahem.
he's alive HE'S ALIVEEVERYONE, LOOK BUSY!
>>5608905>>5608906Doc! You've done it now - that's one of the more dangerous Woeheart tricks; you've just nudged Toby's adrenaline through the roof, no, out the building and into low orbit. But his body is going to be tearing itself apart come the crash...!
>>5608922>>5608924>>5608959You may be the bravest Scourge I've ever seen.
Sea Sultans! And a handful too. I hear they grow big enough to eat fish. I've heard their bite can cause vomiting for days. I've heard out in the oceans, on the high waves, there's islands of the things...Eventide, it's a very impressive amount of specimens that you have found but people I have a new mission for all for all of you:Eventide is only allowed on the boat if we can find a void-damned jar for his eight-legged new friends.
Fulton, that was a brutal stab! I think you must have pierced a vital organ or two, how is he still standing? Any respectable brute would be dead eight times over, I think you just performed enough violence to murder five men in a barbrawl! I've never seen a Hound so hard, the Luperni just don't know when to quit!
... in the name of the starbound Icons Hart, you need to learn to tune down. He was already as good as dead! Oh void this will neve wash out
>>5612125"Oh Ink, don't fret. To put you at ease, we'll keep a low profile such that you won't be able to definitively verify whether we're on board or not."
The boat is almost here, people! I can see it. I just hope it's the right boat! And look, we the engineer has finally arrived. Just in time too, we'll need a smart brain to plot a route out of this harbour!Bloom, careful where you step, Ryona is thinking ahead - they filled the stairway with caltrops. I wouldn't normally warn a Steelsoul, but I think that hunk of sigilplated insurance fraud might slow you down enough that you'd almost step on the caltrops. Not to worry though, you can pick your way among them [Steadily] or try to roll acrobatics to glide past. >>5612137THAT'S EVEN WORSE, CYRUS!
>>5612139What does adrenal shock do?
Uhhh--- Breaker---
>>5612170He's got this. Right?
Aahhhhhhhhhhh OUR SHIPMENT OF REIKAN WINE FOR FIRST MINISTER GHELLIS. OH BY THE STARS THIS IS A DISASTER
IT'S EVERYWHERE OH BY THE VOID ITSELF HOW ARE WE GOING TO FULFILL HIS ORDER NOW
.... we're now applying a short term 99.99% discount to select wares.
I wonder if thinking really loudly will make the boat /get here faster/
Land ho! The dock is abreast! Aboard? Starboard?sorry I don't speak boat. We're there!and not a moment to soon either, look at this situation...
Quill! Pen! You've made it! The boat is here, everyone! Get on the boat! Let's go let's go let's go let's goooooohforFU--QUILLWHAT'S WRONG WITH THE BOAT. --Someone make sure Breaker doesn't collapse from having half his right arm abraded off by that bolt! Breaker, just, uh, press down on the wound and focus, right? You've got this! Hart! Doc! Patch him up! Toby, Fulton, just, buy us some time here! Does *anyone* know how to repair a boat?--Eventide, you've managed to capture 8 of those Sea Sultans and they are /all/ over you. Just... Uhghhgh. If you can't find a jar then... oh just stay on the other side of the boat. Wrap them up in your robes, it'll be fine.Be careful though, you'll need to keep the spiders controlled or they'll try to eat your Moths.>insect clades don't all co-exist. A jar makes transportation easier. Your Sea Sultans have Web 2 and Poison 2 innately. They can construct remarkably fine structures and their bites are vicious. As always, roll Buzz + Authority to give a command, and the up-to-8-dice-of-spiders scurry about to carry it out. --Toby, I think I can hear your heart beating from over here. Wild. Through the armor. You're in Adrenaline Shock. So long as Doc maintains the sigils on you, you recover its value in Fatigue every turn (2) and you can add your Adrenaline to any Brawn rolls. But just be aware that if you start bleeding, you'll be bleeding FAST. And there's a small chance you'll damage yourself! Every turn, your Adrenaline gets rolled against your Resist to see if you suffer a small complication. >... But as you're Stalwart, maybe you're stalwart enough to shrug off most complications at this level?--Almost there people. We've got ... everyone... Where's the Wirehead? LAMIA? HEY!>crew phase! At LONG last!
>>5612217Right so if I'm remembering right, Brawn 1 means you can pick up 1 tile of something with two hands and 2 means you can pick up 2 tiles with two hands.Would Brawn 2 be enough to pick a person up and use them to beat another person?
>>5612233Pick a person up with one hand*
QUILL WHERE IS A HOLE IN MY BOAT
>>5612233>>5612234It would, in general, yes. They would normally resist your efforts with their Resist. Alas, Adrenaline adds to dice rolls and unfortunately not to the direct stat.
Rolled 3, 1, 4, 1, 7, 3, 7, 2, 4, 2, 3, 7, 10 = 54 (13d10)>>5612217Doc could feel the blood pounding in his temples, like a blind prophet struggling against baalite chains. Well, no time to slow down now, and no time to worry of tomorrow's hangover. > Sustain Adrenaline boost>Conduit - Cut 3 for AoE and Cut 2 for Mag+2. Feel no pain due to raging adrenaline>Incant>Cast an AoE brawn buff on the party. Remember the old warnings about the possibilities of increased aggression and impotence if used excessively. Better not get excessive then. [Attune + Academics+1 Stamina] - 5 dice> Sheath both needle and stiletto> Pick up both Mars and SnickersCall out "Make way ye salty writing instruments!" >Make a running jump into the boat [speed + brawn] - I'll roll 8 dice for an assumed 3 speed and temp. 3 brawn + 2 stamina. Here's hoping I don't end up underwater. Leave it to the others to patch the boat. If not, and I'm still conscious, I'll try to stich her up next turn.
>>5612254Oops. Ce la guerre.
Rolled 10, 6, 2, 9, 4, 8, 7, 8, 9, 3, 4, 4, 5, 7, 9, 9, 8, 4, 5, 3, 5, 10, 4, 8, 6 = 157 (25d10)>>5612217>-1 STA Request to Inks "Inks! I'll try to clear the way, grab as much valuable loot as you can carry!">-2 STA. Grab clawhound to my 6 and throw him at the group lined up to my 7. Stamina 2+Adrenaline Shock 2+Brawn 2+Violence 2 = 8 Dice>-1 STA Mountain Motion, add resistance to armor.>-2 STA Bullrush through the clawdogs to my 7,7. Stamina 2+Armor 3 and Mountain Motion Armor 3+Brawn 2+Adrenaline Shock 2 = 12 Dice>+3 Fatigue Push and -3 STA Start swinging wildly with Faithful. Stamina 3+Brawn 2+Adrenaline Shock 2+Violence 2 = 9 Dice>+1 Fatigue Push and -1STA. Start stomping on whoever's on the floor /while/ screaming like a wild animal. Stamina 1+Brawn 2+Adrenaline Shock 2+ Violence 2 = 7 Dice
Rolled 5, 7, 5, 8, 7, 8, 3, 2, 5, 3, 4 = 57 (11d10)>>5612276Hmm I thought I wrote 36, there's still some dice missing
>>5612278>>5612276>Throw/Grab:10, 6, 2, 9, 4, 8, 7, 8>Charge: 9, 3, 4, 4, 5, 7, 9, 9, 8, 4, 5, 3,>Sword: 5, 10, 4, 8, 6, 5, 7, 5, 8, >Stomp: 7, 8, 3, 2, 5, 3, 4Pretty sure that's right and ends in 36
>>5612278>>5612276Universal constraints limit you to 25 dice per little update.
>>5612217>Coughing lightly as a cloud of smoke washes over him, Eventide clambers up out of the canals, scrambling over a stall and hauling himself up and over the edge of a roof, Move 5,7,1. (1Sta)Releasing all moths into the air, the Entomist takes a moment to watch as a ragged ship limps its way into harbor, then droning low whistle nods thoughtfully to himself. 'Yeah, we probably still have a little time.' With a flick of his wrist, Eventide directs the fluttering swarm to help him obscure his presence. Enter stealth with assistance from Mothswarm. (2Sta+3Buzzmind+2Stealth)> Light taps trace a path across the frost-framed shingles tiling the rooftops adjacent to the harbor. A flicker of movement, bereft of a source, streaks towards the market place. Almost impossible to discern amidst the uproarious pandemonium spilling out across the pier. Sneak 1,7,7. (1Sta)> Pinging the consciousnesses of his newly acquired arachnoid friends, Eventide stoops down an issued a request. 'Alright little sultans, time for your trial by fire. The reason for this detour is to liberate some treasures from the negligent administration of those merchants over there. Here's the plan, while everyone is distracted fighting and yelling, you guys infiltrate the wagon and search its contents. I'll be watching through your eyes and whenever I see something worth (rescuing) I'll prompt you to encase the item in web and secure a sturdy line of thread to it which you will then run all the way back here. Afterwards, we'll carefully reel in our haul and make a break for the extraction. Capeesh?' Initiate Heist, codename: 'Itsy, Bitsy Spider'. (2Sta+3Buzzmind+2Stealth // Reckless 1)
Rolled 2, 6, 5, 4, 4, 4 = 25 (6d10)>>5612217>2 Sta: Take as much of the Hound’s Stuff as I can and store it on my person>2 Sta: Move 333 311>2 Sta: Attack the crossbow-wielding Seeker (2 Focus + 2 Spears + 2 Sta)
>>5612374>Steady: attempt to intimidate the seeker into fleeing - “I thought I told you to flee. Do you not see the blood of your comrades flow ever more? Do you wish to die?”
Rolled 5, 2, 2, 4, 3, 1 = 17 (6d10)>>5612217Rolling [1Stamina+3Speed+2Acrobatics] for the backflip.
Rolled 10, 2, 9, 7, 6, 8, 2 = 44 (7d10)>>5612217Now, I have been known to fix a little hole or two.>be Stout>1sta: move 771>1sta: jury-rig crates into planks [supply]>3sta: move 113 113 113 (heroically jumping onto the boat)>1sta: tools and tricks boost [supply] by Engineering (2)>steady: unhole the hole in the boat, with the planks (Cunning+Engineering, consuming [supply], autohit 2)In another life, I might've been a shipwright.But I've already *had* too many lives. Heheh.#Sapsanolai, SapperRES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 1 Authority 2 Cunning 2Brawn 1 Manipulate 2 [Dangerous: Violence 2]Gearwright-2, Engineering-2, Tactics-2!Jury-Rig!Tools and Tricks[R] Bent Shovel, 0P, Block 1[L] TwoShot Flickbow, 3+Sen Range, 1Sta Reload *Wireshot[A][H][Tools] Toolkit, 1construct9 bits
>>5612421Uhh, Ryona, that’s very impressive actually but I’m not sure why you’re flipping in place>>5612451We did it! The boat is not as leaky any more! QUILL WHY WAS IT LEAKY IN THE FIRST PLACE.Oooh… Really? Wow. Well deal with that when we get to it.
>>5608971>>5612420>>5609172>>5609010Oi'm gearin' up for one good rescue from the perils o' bloody /'eroism/. Two, if you do some running y'selves. You lot decide oo'll be an 'ero.>>5612217>Push 3>Move 33>Charge gears 4x>!Deep Reserves
Rolled 8, 5, 4, 8, 8 = 33 (5d10)>>5612217Best I leave before I turn into a pincushion.>[2]Move 117 777>[1]Running jump 7777, using my wires to pull myself to the other roof. (1Sta+3Wiredancer+1Acrobatics) 5d10>[3]Move 177 711 117 to the boat.#Lamia, Scavenger(Stout,Energetic)RES 10STA 6 SPD 3React 1 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 2 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 1 [Energetic: Grace 2]Wiredancer-3, Kinetikos-3, Woeheart-1Acrobatics-1, Throwing-1, Tactics-2[R+L] [Phaseblades] (Force 2)[Tool] [Sunwire Filaments] (Length 3,Energy 1)
>>5612514I think flashfires are rockets, and I think I can catch one of those. I should be fine!
Rolled 6, 1, 1, 4, 1, 6, 5, 6, 7, 2 = 39 (10d10)>>5612217>{Limit 4} Maintain Sword & Shield (4/4)>{Stamina 4} Breathe In x4 (-4 Fatigue)>[Attune 2 + Authority 2 + Stamina 1 + !Beacon (Limit 4 + Rank 1)] {Knit} Breaker's wounds (10d10)#Harry [Hart], Scourge 1Fatigue 8 (12-4)/10 | Wounds 4/10Sword 2 | Shield 2Resilience 10 | Stamina 5 | Speed 3Reaction 1 | Resist 1 | Rebuff 1Sense 2 | Authority 2 | Cunning 1Brawn 1 | Manipulate 1 | Edge 2Limit 4[Type] Open-Minded[Style] WildAttune 2, Academics 2!Beacon (Add your Limit+Rank to any action as a third dicepool, but 1s now tick Backfires)!Conduit (Take 1 Wound for +1 Magnitude on coming cast, or 3 Wounds for +1 AoE)[R] Bloodshield (Block? 2)[L] Bloodblade (2D)[A] Light Armor (Armor 2)[H] N/A[Tools] Silver Needle Kit (1 Magnitude, 2+Sense Range, [Woeheart]) | Shiv (0P, Bleed 9+)
Rolled 6, 3, 3, 5, 6, 1, 8, 3, 2, 2, 8, 10, 9 = 66 (13d10)>>5612217>(-1S)Backflip North [1Stamina+3Spd+2Acrobatics] (failed)"Wh-What sorcery is this? Why am I still on the roof!?">(-1S,+1F) Jump off the building, roll, sprint straight ahead and hop into water. Use dock as cover (Sprint 4N)>(-2S)[Instincts] Shoot the Houngineer reloading to the East (one square out of range), using surprise from [Hidden] and [Harasser's Heart] [1Stamina+2Marksmanship+2VIOLENCE+3Sense] (8d10)Stop this man from reloading the ballista once and for all. Any and all destruction from Violence welcome. Alas, I will roll thirteen 8s.>(-1S)Shoot Houngineer again [Hidden] and [Harasser's Heart] [1Stamina+2Marksmanship+2VIOLENCE] (5d10)Ryona, Stalker (Dangerous, Twitchy)Fatigue: 2RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 3 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 1 Manipulate 2Violence 2 Stealth 1 Streetsmarts 2Stalker 1, Traps 1, Gearwright 1,Acrobatics 2, Marksmanship 2Instincts []Harasser's Heart [][R]"Standard Broad" Arrow [1d5W,Crit=pin][L]Shortbow [Range=Sense+2][A]Grass-Cloak [Stealth 1][H][Tools] Grapnel-rope [Range=3], Gearblade Kit [Traps 1]
Rolled 7, 9, 9, 8, 3, 9, 5, 7, 6 = 63 (9d10)>>5612217>>5612529Oh I see the little icon now. It's a bomb, and the ants up my spine tell me Evens is right behind me, maybe also in the blast range, playing with their bugs and totally unaware. Friends, it's real unsportsmanlike to huck bombs around after I helped you earlier!> 2STA, 2Fatigue (to 7! I think I might be higher, I spent some last turn) Sprint> 1STA Redirect incoming bolts! Unarmed+Spd 1+2+3d10 x2> 1STA then move 11 while...> Free? Acrobatics+SPD adroitly avoiding the caltrops 2+3-1d10 and loudly complaining.> 1STA Drop the spear, grab Eventide and Flow 2 Violence+Unarmed 2+2+2-1d10
>>5612750(The little x2 is a mistake. Just one redirect this time. I wasn't sure about spending much fatigue when I'm not sure if my number there is correct)I think those dice look good enough, let's get going!
Rolled 3, 4, 10, 9, 6 = 32 (5d10)>>5612217>sta1 Move 5, 6, 7>sta1 Move 7, 7, 8>sta3 Throw sharps Recklessly 2 (Thrown 1 + Violence 2) (5d10) if there are any enemies left in the range# Rion 'Leone', Scavenger (Twitchy, Dangerous)RES 10STA 5 SPD 3React 2 Resist 1 Rebuff 1Sense 2 Authority 1 Cunning 1Brawn 2 Manipulate 1 Violence 2Streetsmarts 2Skills:+2 Unarmed!Wetwork: Hits give Thrown bonus!Nervestrike: Half hits, strike Cripples limb.+1 Thrown!Wetwork: Hits give Unarmed bonus!Pocket Sand: Impair front-arcPerk:Unarmed combat skill!Havoc: -2, hits also control target hands[R] Silkhand Gauntlets[L][A] Shadecloak[H] Mothmask 1/2[Tools] Bandolier of Rough Sharps 2/6----------Can't wait to see how many complications i roll.
Any chance of an update today?
>>5613028None! What luck!
