Eschton [mature] IC - Calling Arabesu

[Vertexx69]

Serraphina smiles to herself as the heated discussion continues for a few moments then intones telepathically. "While external bombardment sounds good once we are clear, our immediate goal should be to get moving and gather the intel we need. I would humbly suggest an eggress in the direction of the frozen portal and gather our samples along the way. And perhaps we can discover the source of the jamming once we get there as well?" She turns back to the hallway so as to be aware of any approaching threats.

 

[Voidrazor]

(It's always been my understanding, though I'm not sure if there's an actual rule to support it, that creatures can pass through, but not phenomena. That is, you can open the portal into vacuum and not get sucked into the mirror as all the air rushes out...or underwater and not flood yourself. That suggests that using the portal to toss explosives in might be safe for -you-...probably not for us. And you'd want to be careful that nothing on the other side threw the explosives -back- before they blew up. )

I'll confirm this interpretation. Having effects go through the gate would create all sorts of headaches.

That said, an antimatter bomb could, in theory, be pushed through, assuming the gate can be activated while frozen. Without actually trying to open the gate, its difficult to determine whether it will open.

 

[Shayuri]

Sigil nods. "We should go that way then. Work our way that way, towards the portal."

She clears her throat and adds, "It will mean some fights. I suggest our warriors take the lead."

 

[Voidrazor]

Those on the living ship head away from the yellow fog but unfortunately toward the sounds of movement Arhaux heard. Within about a minute you come upon an unexpected sight in such a harrowing environment. Amidst an area of the passageway that is slightly discolored from the rest stands what appears to be a nude girl in her early teens. Her eyes are strangely luminous, but otherwise she looks normal.

[sblock=Serraphina and Karnak]A telepathic connection, that feels alien even by Eschaton standards but exudes an impression of innocence, says, Welcome! Welcome and know that you are cherished amongst the Children of the True Way.[/sblock]

 

[Vertexx69]

With a cocked eyebrow, Serraphina's flash with a white glow a moment and a look of concentration crosses her rugged ursine features. -Now what is she really?-
[sblock=OOC]use detect evil spellike ability, focusing it toward the entity[/sblock]

 

[Shayuri]

Sigil stops where she is, glaring distrustfully at this new apparition. Its apparent silence at encountering them doesn't help any.

"Who are you?" she asks curtly. "What are your intentions? Speak!"

 

[Voidrazor]

The girl looks uncomprehendingly at Sigil.[sblock=Serraphina and Karnak]The mind speech continues, Your/our sister speaks, but not in the Tongue. Her mind is cut off from the Communion. What does she say? How can we help her?[/sblock][sblock=Serraphina]The first round of the ability does find evil within the cone of effect.[/sblock]

 

[Avalon®]

You speak of things that we do not know. What is this True Way?

 

[Voidrazor]

The girl's gaze slides over to Karnak as her expression changes to one of sympathy, perhaps even pity. At the same time, Serraphina suddenly staggers, as if from an unseen blow to the forehead.[sblock=Karnak]Union with God is the True Way. The path is arduous, but the deep Tongue will guide you. The telepathic link becomes more intense. Karnak can feel something unfolding within him, but it is too large and overwhelming to sort out yet. The one part that is definite is a deep recurring thumping coming from the ship. Its akin to a heartbeat, specifically like one's mother's heartbeat while in the womb.[/sblock][sblock=Serraphina]The 2nd round of Detect Evil reveals 2 evil auras. At least one is completely overwhelming. Serraphina is stunned for a round.[/sblock]

OOC: Nephtys, sorry I haven't had anything for you in a while. I'll post soon.

 

[Nephtys]

"I'm sure I don't have to tell you all to be extremely skeptical about anything she has to say, but please transmit it to me over the psi web so I can analyze it in detail."

Our advesaries have a face at last, something the public can comprehend and identify with... An essential character for the film of the century, and all with such low costs of production. Melanoce muses to herself.