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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    After the stranger departs, Jalakaag looks over at Whiron and makes a funny face. “Who in this blighted land is that? Well, I am not going looking for him. If he wants to talk he can find us. This being the Harvest Season, we should go downstream to distance ourselves from the bulk of the...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest Though the law didcates the value of all commercial items, it is still beneficial to establish rapport with those whose profession locates them on the rise of The Pavilion. As Whiron had improved in his talent to manipulate chemical waylines, it also added...
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    The Mystery in Bridgetown

    Travel through the Wilds is always dangerous which is why it is called, The Wilds, and most will only do so in larger groups. Having overcome many threats and eliminated the cause of the hemolytic attack on their village, the two young men return to a grateful town. The elder members of the...
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    The Mystery in Bridgetown

    Cycle: 498: Day: 92. Season: Stasis. The spiders bite a second time before either young man can react. Each bite causes some damage; but again, only Whisper is affected by the venom. In retaliation, the simple force is enough. The spiders are knocked away and killed without the need for...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Though only a matter of seconds has passed, it feels like it was much longer. Jalakaag tries to slow his breathing, knowing that the acceleration is from the danger. He looks at Whiron. “I do not know what you did, but it looks like you killed one of them. I think we should only keep that one...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest Despite his predicament, Whiron not only slings the lizard from his arm but his slight increase in the talent to manipulate chemical waylines destroys the beast's mind, causing its death. The first lizard that he had affected with the augmented snail...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Continuing to manipulate mechanical waylines to produce a concussive wave, Jalakaag hopes to backhand both lizards before they can knock him to the ground. d10 = 8, 10 + 3 = 13
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Elsewhere… Magister Karef Gyenin had received his confirmation on his previous contract, but it would not do to have his next contributor come to him. He quaffed a glass of the better local alcoholic beverage to mitigate his irritation. His control over the man was tenuous at best, and it would...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest Whiron sends his augmented snail shell sailing toward one of the lizards, tendrils of yellow mist drift from the shell as it flies. There is no way to know if the projectile actually strikes its target or merely lands near, but the effect is the same...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Suddenly aware that the instinct to use his skiff pole as a weapon interferes with his mystical talent, Jalakaag stabs it into the mud to retrieve it later and prepares to hit the first lizards that comes at him with his bare hands, manipulating mechanical waylines to produce a concussive wave...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest Because of the grass and the constancy of motion, the exact number of lizards is yet to be determined, but they divide themselves between the two young men and go tromping through the grass. While Jalakaag is able to mystically obscure his presence, he and...
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Even though he is not specifically affected by the scream of the lizard, Jalakaag takes a step back in precaution. He immediately understands the danger of the situation, especially since it is unclear as to the number of the lizards. Instinctively, he realizes that he can manipulate waylines to...
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    THE HEROES OF DYVERS CHAPTER 7: CLARE'S ERRAND

    Lathir lifts his palm in a gesture of general inquiry for the group, shrugs, then says, "Lead the way, my friend."
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    Oppression vs. Ambition

    Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest Taking an active role in determining their own income, it is a simple matter for the two young men to realize that collecting a single satchel of welcome crabs and one of tidal snails, each, will cover the cost of the governmental fees. Anything worth an...
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