Exalted Champloo - Episode 1 - "Intolerance"

[KentArnold]

He frowned, this was what he was afraid of, the armor was far too thick to seriously penetrate, that and the shield was a serious problem. Time to adjust his tactics. He scowled, realizing that he just didnt have the raw power with his weapon to hope to penetrate armor like that.

He was sure that Snow was in a similar predicament. He'd been lucky not to have faced monstrosities like this before. Otherwise he would have been long dead. No need to dwell on the fact he couldnt be directly useful, there was always a way to contribute.

"Really must do more research on the undead and how to take them out quickly. There must be some methods that we have to injure them with greater ease."

He moved around to where the mauler could see him, trying to draw his attention with short jabs and the like, hoping to give the others a better chance to attack with relative impunity. If nothing else, it'd buy him time to try and formulate a better plan of attack.

OOC: Regaining Essence from the stunt(as I think its three die stunts that let you gain xp, right?) He's staying ready, trying to decide WHAT to do.

Willpower: 6 / 6
Personal Essence: 11 / 12
Periphereal Essence: 18

Spent Personal Essence: 7

DV: 5

 

[Tokiwong]

"This creature is starting to annoy me," Temari calls out as she lands nimbly from her backwards flip. Taking the time to aim with not only her eyes, but with essence imbued eyes and hands, Temari releases a trio of near perfect arrows at the beast, her hands becoming a blur as she intends to bring it down once and for all.

One-Die Stunt! Silent Wind rolls 6 successes on the first attack, the raw damage is 13, reduced to 2, she does 1 point of damage. The second attack rolls 8 successes, and induces onslaught. The raw damage is 16 reduced to 5, she does 3 more points of damage! Finally her last attack rolls a whopping 11 successes, the raw damage is 20! She ends up rolling 9 dice and does 4 more damage for a total of 8 this round! She will act on Tick 22! 13 damage has been done to the Dead Mauler!

The arrows strike true, each more devastating then the last. The Dead Mauler nearly topples over from the attack, stumbling back several yards into a building before gathering its balance. Its rage only growing!

Tick 18

Alamar sizes up the Dead Mauler as the lumbering brute moves towards the closest enemy to shatter with its massive blood spattered maul! Alamar sees the giant bear down on him…

Its gigantic hammer slams only inches away from Alamar leaving a massive indentation in the ground! Rocks scatter and the ground trembles… one can only wonder what a flesh and blood body would look like after that violent blow!

Alamar Guards and will act on Tick 22! The Dead Mauler rolls 4 successes and misses, it will act on Tick 24.

Tick 20

Dancing Snow’s turn…

 

[Aenion]

"Silly old man, you are going to get yourself hurt if you keep getting in his way," Snow laughs, as she takes advantage of the giant's weakness. For once forgoing style to deliver an incredibly powerful attack. She thrusts Ivory Rain forward with all her strength, golden flakes trail its tip like a comet as she concentrates all her might into the orichalcum blade. A bright golden snow storm swirls around her as the spear bites deep into the creature's back.

ooc:
1 attack using fierce blows: Accuracy 22; Speed 5; Damage +12L

Willpower: 6/6

Personal Essence: 0 / 12
Peripheral Essence: 14 / 30
PDV: 7

Using First Melee Excellency for 10 motes to increase accuracy by 10

 

[KentArnold]

"Silly old man, you are going to get yourself hurt if you keep getting in his way," Snow laughs, as she takes advantage of the giant's weakness. For once forgoing style to deliver an incredibly powerful attack. She thrusts Ivory Rain forward with all her strength, golden flakes trail its tip like a comet as she concentrates all her might into the orichalcum blade. A bright golden snow storm swirls around her as the spear bites deep into the creature's back.

He chuckled at that, "I usually face off against young and inexperienced dragon-blooded or bandits. Besides ..."

He smiled as he got an idea, and just hoped he judged things right as he moved quickly, his caste mark flaring brightly as he took to the air, landing on a section of wall that barely looked stable, and with a savage thrust, lodged his direlance between several broken chunks of rock.

"I was waiting for an opportunity to ... stick it to him."

OOC: Using Stance of the Graceful Crane, jumping and then Bracing the DireLance in such a way as to let the mauler impale itself on it as it's forced forward due to Snow's attack.

Willpower: 6 / 6
Personal Essence: 8 / 12
Periphereal Essence: 18

Spent Personal Essence: 10

DV: 5

 

[Tokiwong]

"Silly old man, you are going to get yourself hurt if you keep getting in his way," Snow laughs, as she takes advantage of the giant's weakness. For once forgoing style to deliver an incredibly powerful attack. She thrusts Ivory Rain forward with all her strength, golden flakes trail its tip like a comet as she concentrates all her might into the orichalcum blade. A bright golden snow storm swirls around her as the spear bites deep into the creature's back.

ooc:
1 attack using fierce blows: Accuracy 22; Speed 5; Damage +12L

Willpower: 6/6

Personal Essence: 0 / 12
Peripheral Essence: 14 / 30
PDV: 7

Using First Melee Excellency for 10 motes to increase accuracy by 10

Two-Die Stunt! Dancing Snow rolls 13 successes! Her total raw damage is 22, but this is reduced to 11. She does 3 total damage, the Dead Mauler is destroyed!

Dancing Snow glows, her anima flaring with power! Like a serene goddess of war her dire lance pierces the back of the undead brute! A terrifying thunder fills the air as the mighty brute is literally blasted apart by the force of the blow, essence crackling the air!

When the smoke clears, Dancing Snow remains, the chosen of the Unconquered Sun remains undefeated… the darkness scattered. The dead flee for who would dare stand against her fury, her righteousness…

The battle is over… is the quiet of the dawn.

 

[KentArnold]

Dancing Snow glows, her anima flaring with power! Like a serene goddess of war her dire lance pierces the back of the undead brute! A terrifying thunder fills the air as the mighty brute is literally blasted apart by the force of the blow, essence crackling the air!

When the smoke clears, Dancing Snow remains, the chosen of the Unconquered Sun remains undefeated… the darkness scattered. The dead flee for who would dare stand against her fury, her righteousness…

The battle is over… is the quiet of the dawn.

He stopped cold, noticing the Mauler drop, "Tend to the girl, I'm going to try and prove I'm more than just an extra target ..."

He smirks as he says that, and walks over toward where he said the unseen figure was. "I imagine you've got interest in us?"

OOC: That's assuming he's still around. Otherwise, assume he's busy studying the mauler, curious about the design of the armor and other tidbits.

 

[Tokiwong]

He stopped cold, noticing the Mauler drop, "Tend to the girl, I'm going to try and prove I'm more than just an extra target ..."

He smirks as he says that, and walks over toward where he said the unseen figure was. "I imagine you've got interest in us?"

OOC: That's assuming he's still around. Otherwise, assume he's busy studying the mauler, curious about the design of the armor and other tidbits.

It's gone...

 

[Shalimar]

"Hmpff...I don't know Alamar, you claim your Lance is powerful and that your a master, but it seemed a little limp against that giant..maybe its all bluster and boasts, what do you think Dancing Snow?" Temari asks, her eyes twinkling like merry little sapphires. She moves about, resheathing her sword and recovering the arrows that she can before returning to the group and kneeling down beside the young catgirl.

"Well little one, now that things are a bit calmer, can you tell us your name and how you came to be in such a place? I promise that we wont let anything else like those zombies hurt you...You can even come with us if you'd like." she offers in her most friendly voice. She knew that Swallow could probably be more calming, but she doubted the other woman would have as much of a connection with the little girl as she did.

 

[Tokiwong]

"Well little one, now that things are a bit calmer, can you tell us your name and how you came to be in such a place? I promise that we wont let anything else like those zombies hurt you...You can even come with us if you'd like." she offers in her most friendly voice. She knew that Swallow could probably be more calming, but she doubted the other woman would have as much of a connection with the little girl as she did.

The girl looks down and says nothing her ears cresting downwards. In the bright glow of Dancing Snow and Silent Wind the girl’s features are much easier seen. Her brown hair is wild and tangled around her black cat–like ears. She has wide almond eyes and a smudged face, her skin is dark, typical of the South… her clothes are tattered, a simple ratty shirt and loose shorts, no shoes.

She crouches down and cocks her head up at Dancing Snow; she leans forward and sniffs the girl curious at the strangers. Her ears perk up as she starts to take in the strangers around her.

 

[Aenion]

Snow laughs heartily with Temari's jab at Alamar, "I'm beginning to think so as well, but I'm sure our old man still has a few tricks up his sleeve."

"So little one, what's your story," still smiling, she crouches facing the strange girl, "Are you down here alone? Where are your parents?" the Dynast asks in slow, slightly accented Flametongue, "Can you even talk?"