Oppression vs. Ambition

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest

Spoiler: Enhancements

Jalakaag: 32(soullessness)

Spoiler: Speed

Jalakaag: 82 - 71 = 11 + 1000(wait) = 1011
Whiron: 600
Lizards: 82 - 18 = 64 + 1000(movement) = 1064

Spoiler: Physical Assault

Jalakaag: 23(aggression) + 13(accuracy) + 33(fury) + 9(d10) = 78
Whiron:
Lizards: 12 + 6 = 18

Jalakaag: 22(readiness) + 13(dodge) + 31(analysis) + 9(d10) = 75 + 32(soul) = 107
118 - 107 = 11% * 3 = ~1 x 3 = 3 Body
Whiron: 13 + 31 + 22 + 2 = 68
118 - 68 = 50% * 3 = 2 x 2 = 4 Body
Lizards: 12 + 6 = 18
78 - 18 = 60% * 3 = 2 Mind

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Jalakaag: 15(bending) + 33(concussion) + 7(d10) = 55
Whiron: 43 + 32(taint) + 13 = 88

Lizards: 8, 4 + 11 = 19, 15
55 - 19 = 36 - 19 = 17% * 4 = 1 Mind
88 - 15 = 73% * 3 = 2 Mind

Spoiler: Combat Data

L1: Mind: 2 - 2 = 0, unconscious
L2: Mind: 2 - 2 - 1 = -1, unconscious

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. The consciousness of that lizard is overcome by the mystical taint released from the shell. Two more lizards rush from the tall grass to grab ahold of Whiron. One bites his right leg, the other his left arm. The bites hurt.

Despite his altered presence, Jalakaag is assaulted by three lizards, one on each leg and one on his left arm. The one on his arm he knocks away with his right, also generating a concussive wave that sends it a stride away. That lizard loses consciousness. Each young man must continue to deal with a pair of lizards.

Spoiler: Character Data

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

Spoiler: Inventory

coins: 46: cast net, hoop net, fish trap

caustic leaf: 1 measure, {ionize x3}
fireweed: 8 measures, {heat x2}, 1 per satchel
invigorate: 8 measures, 5 per measure
muddle: 9 measures, {taint x2}, 1 per measure
stimulate: 1 measures, 2 per measure

fist-sized snail shells: 10, 1 coin each

Spoiler: Discoveries

Unknown Elderly Ansylin Man
Wharf Rat Gangers

GM: Jalakaag improved in general combat (Combat). Whiron improved in overall mysticism (Mysticism).

OOC: State preparations and intentions and provide two random rolls(d10) or reprint unused rolls.

 

[MacConnell]

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 not do to seem to belittle or command any member of the College of Radiance, in the eyes of the populace. Karef made his way to the Radiant Tower within the Guildmaster District. The monolith to the Burning Sun stood in the courtyard in front of the tower. The name of the building did not really fit its construction, for it did not specifically tower over the other building of the district. The name was more symbolic. The leaders of the city’s official Religion of Light met in the tower. The specific hierarchy of the clergy was not known outside of its membership, but while the Radiant One was hailed as the oracle for the Burning Sun, it was the member of the College of Radiance who chose the person to fill that position. The Magister wanted his man inside the college to influence, what he deemed, a much simpler decision. Now that the previous magister of the Alchemy District had met with an early demise a special election must be held to choose his replacement. Karef had chosen Vieri Hadrin, a fellow Sioliri, to be the replacement.

 

[MacConnell]

Continuing to manipulate mechanical waylines to produce a concussive wave, Jalakaag hopes to backhand both lizards before they can knock him to the ground.

OOC: d10 = 8, 10 + 3 = 13

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Basically, the touch of his skin is currently toxic; but with lizards teeth sunk into it, Whiron has no intention to wait to see if the lizards will be overcome. Trying to keep his balance by shifting his free leg, he clasps his hands together and tries to whip the lizard from his arm.

OOC: d10 = 5, 6

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 503, Day: 121, Season: Harvest

Spoiler: Enhancements

Jalakaag: 32(soullessness)

Spoiler: Physical Assault

Jalakaag: 23(aggression) + 13(accuracy) + 33(fury) + 8(d10) = 77
Whiron: 13(finess) + 31 + 23(clarity) + 5 = 72
Lizards: 12 + 7 = 19

Jalakaag: 22(readiness) + 13(dodge) + 33(analysis) + 8(d10) = 74 + 32(soul) = 106
Whiron: 13 + 31 + 34 + 5 = 83
Lizards: 12 + 7 = 19
77 - 19 = 58% * 3 = 2 Mind
83 - 19 = 64% * 4 = 3 Mind

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Jalakaag: 15(bending) + 33(concussion) + 13(d10) = 61
Whiron: 43 + 34(toxicity) + 6 = 83

Lizards: 8, 4 + 11 = 19, 15
61 - 19 = 42 - 19 = 23% * 4 = 1 Mind
83 - 15 = 68% * 6 = 4 Mind

Spoiler: Combat Data

L1: Mind: 2 - 2 = 0 + 1 = 1, ran
L2: Mind: 2 - 2 - 1 = -1 + 1 = 0, unconscious
L3: Mind: 2 - 3 - 4 = -5, dead
L4: Mind: 2 - 2 - 1 = -1, unconscious
L5: Mind: 2 - 4 = -2, unconscious
L6: Mind: 2 - 2 - 1 = -1, unconscious

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 shell regains consciousness but decides to vacate the area rather than return to battle. The lizard still attached to his leg suffers the same toxic effect as the other, relaxing its jaw and falling unconscious before it could do more harm.

Moving faster than the lizard could flex their jaws, Jalakaag backhands both, knocking them loose and sending them each a stride away with a concussive force. Perhaps it is a blessing that these are some of the smallest lizards that will actually defend their territory from people. Perhaps there is an element of luck or even Divine intervention. Only one lizard is dead, and one has run off. The other four will likely regain consciousness rather quickly. Their minds are not so strong as to require much time to recover.

Spoiler: Character Data

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

Spoiler: Inventory

coins: 46: cast net, hoop net, fish trap

caustic leaf: 1 measure, {ionize x3}
fireweed: 8 measures, {heat x2}, 1 per satchel
invigorate: 8 measures, 5 per measure
muddle: 9 measures, {taint x2}, 1 per measure
stimulate: 1 measures, 2 per measure

fist-sized snail shells: 10, 1 coin each

Spoiler: Discoveries

Unknown Elderly Ansylin Man
Wharf Rat Gangers

GM: Jalakaag improved in general combat (Combat) without the use of a weapon (Weaponless). Whiron improved in overall mysticism (Mysticism) and the manipulation of chemical waylines (Hermetics).

OOC: State preparations and intentions and provide two random rolls(d10) or reprint unused rolls.

 

[MacConnell]

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 and just leave these others. We are catching too much attention as it is.”

OOC: d10 = 1, 6