Oppression vs. Ambition

[MacConnell]

“No more holding back, you little worms!” Jalakaag explaims. He skips forward toward his opponent already on his feet, employing the same double punch tactic. He liked the feel of it.

OOC: d10 = 10 + 1 = 11, 5

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Though he is dissatisfied, overall, with his current ability to fight, Whiron figures that he must be wearing down the aggressive boys, especially since they are now having to continually pick themselves out of the mud. Moving to his standing enemy, he will again use his feet instead of his hands, saving them for defense, if needed.

OOC: d10 = 8, 4

 

[MacConnell]

Shortly after a full minute of being repeatedly thrown to the ground, the four gangers are in no condition to be able to continue fighting. They are not really hurt. No blood had been drawn by Jalakaag or Whiron, but they are all laboring to breathe and not functional enough to think clearly. The last boy to regain his feet tries to return to his skiff but finds himself back down in the mud. The two poles for maneuvering the tiny craft are still with it. Now that the gangers can no longer fight, the two friends need to decide their fate. In less than half an hour the four will fully recover.

Spoiler: Character Data

Jalakaag: Body: 10 - 3 = 7, hurt.
Whiron: Body: 10 - 3 = 7, hurt. Mind: 10 - 4 = 6, dazed.

Spoiler: Inventory

caustic leaf: 1 measure
fireweed: 8 measures
itchweed: 14 measures
muddle: 19 measures
stimulate: 1 measure

fist-sized snail shells: 10

GM: Jalakaag has increased in the inexplicable reason for life (Adhesion & Invocation), and Whiron has increased in mental fortitude (Will & Discipline).

OOC: State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls. (d10)

 

[MacConnell]

Not really having it in him to be a killer, Jalakaag figures that the four boys have had enough of a lesson for the day. He instinctively accelerates his natural process of healing to better recover from the minor wound. He looks at Whiron to see he is only a little worse for wear. “What do you want to do at this point? We will likely need to deal with these idiots or others because of them in the near future, but I would like to give them that option.”

OOC: d10 = 4, 8

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

“We had recently been talking about the benefit of having a boat. Looks like these muddy little rats just sold us theirs. We leave them and take the boat. Obviously, we need to move on or we may have to beat these four again.” Whiron also mystically accelerates his own recovery.

OOC: d10 = 10 + 1 = 11, 7

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 502, Day: 261, Season: Shiftings

Spoiler: Wariness

Jalakaag: 13(observation) + 4, 8 = 17, 21
Whiron: 24 + 11, 7 = 35, 31

The gangers are really in no condition to resist the loss of their boat. Though all are consciously aware of what is happening, they are more focused on catching their breath and avoiding any further beating. It is unfortunately likely that these aggressive adolescents will not understand that their lives were spared and will continue to be miscreants. As the two friends put their own catch and supplies in the boat, they notice that the skiff is decorated with several rat skulls to indicate its ownership.

Just as the two are ready to shove off, an elderly Ansylin man is seen standing back in the area where the fight had occurred. The man is so rail thin that, if it were not for his earlobes, he could pass for a Sioliri. The man smiles and nods when he is seen. “You two have potential, but you have yet much more to learn. Perhaps I will see you again.” With that he turns and disappears into the tall grass.

Relocation is so much easier with the use of the skiff, and the remainder of the Tenday passes without significant incident. During this time, Whiron discovers some edible plant materials that are not commonly harvested, some leafy herbs and some nuts from a marsh shrub. Jalakaag uses the sound trick to capture some panfish. Setting snares during the day produces a couple of running birds. While standing in the skiff in hopes of spotting a decent fish, their first nutria is seen on a nearby bank, Using the same sound technique the larger rat is stunned just like the fish. A drum is taken as well. The fish are all herpooned to hide the fact that magic was used. No subterfuge is needed with the rat, since everyone will deduce that it was snared.

Spoiler: Character Data

Jalakaag: full wellness
Whiron: full wellness

Spoiler: Inventory

caustic leaf: 1 measure
fireweed: 8 measures
itchweed: 14 measures
muddle: 19 measures
stimulate: 1 measure

fist-sized snail shells: 10

Spoiler: Discoveries

Unknown Elderly Ansylin Man
Wharf Rat Gangers

GM: Jalakaag and Whiron have increased in the impetus for the physical function and intellectual cognizance (Cohesion).

OOC: State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls. (d10)

 

[MacConnell]

Jalakaag smiles as he and Whiron pole their way through the marsh in their newly acquired skiff. “I must say, our speculation on the use of a boat was spot on. We need to make sure we do not lose it, especially while we are sleeping. Any ideas?”

OOC: d10 = 7, 9

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Whiron sucks some air through his teeth and then immitates the call of a local bird. “The first thing that we need to do is get rid of these rat skulls, then we can mark the boat with our own ensignia. Since we have been able to take some birds, I say that we use parts of them. I do not think that anyone else uses those. After we trade in our current catch, we should take a longer trip, since the boat gives us a much better range and a way to carry more items.”

OOC: d10 = 6, 10 + 1 = 11