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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 1929516" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>STRIKEFORCE: MORITURI</p><p>SEGMENT: 082</p><p>“The Neighbors”</p><p></p><p>DM NOTE- Captain has reached 21st level and Megamania and Jean have reached 19th level</p><p>Captain= 21st level of Fighter</p><p>Megamania took 9th level of Rogue</p><p>Jean = Corpse Creature Template (CR +1)</p><p></p><p>Fortunatly, the creature attacked the Champions of Infiniti instead of the freed slaves. They awoke with the thunder and crack of unnatural lightning but learned not to show themselves. They came to trust the Captain. It caused them fear and concern to learn he was so grievously injured the day prior. It did not bother them at all when asked to remain within this structure for another day as the Captain rested further.</p><p></p><p>These survivors told of the legends of this structure. Several deadly creatures lived here. It was avoided by resting armies. The people had never had any incidents occur to them on any occasion that they were forced to stay. The creature last night was the first danger seen beyond an occasional Wyvern or other flying predatory creature.</p><p></p><p>Not one to sit and do nothing, Jim decided to explore some. Christina and Vander joined him.</p><p></p><p>Jim knew better than to go too far in. Stealth was out of the question as both Christina and Vander wore full plate armor. Though Jim could convince Christina to shed her armor, he knew better of Vander. Looking into exploring chamber two levels higher, they used ropes and climbing gear to go up. </p><p></p><p>Jim climbed onto a new balcony and helped the others over the sand worn rail. His skin still glowed and sparked at contact. Jim would only shrug whenever he accidentally bumped into Vander causing a static discharge that stung him. Vander was not certain what to make of Jim’s powers over magic. Vander never liked or trusted magic. Especially unknown and uncontrolled magic. Jim seemed to be getting more control over it but it was obvious that there was room for improvement.</p><p></p><p>Christina allowed Momma out for stretch and stroll. The black cat was not happy with either of the two. It was obvious to her that the two were becoming closer again. She did not approve of Jim entirely. He was too much of a rogue and wild with his affections. He seemed to have little restraint and control. Ignoring Jim, Momma walked ahead of them and looked around.</p><p></p><p>Vander continues to look out across the barren plain from the balcony. If he is thinking of anything, he is not saying.</p><p></p><p>Momma hops onto a low knocked over shelf. She peers around into the darkness. Her tail begins to flick. Something is bothering her and it is not that her daughter is romantically involved with the child. Something is here …but it is not …here. “Beware…. we are not alone.” She says.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah I know- Vander is out there looking around.” Smirks Jim.</p><p></p><p>She hisses at him. “I do not joke.”</p><p></p><p>Christina walks up to her mother turned cat familiar. “What do you sense Momma?”</p><p></p><p>She glares into the darkness with her cat eyes trying to pierce the darkness. “I do not know. If only she was here. Her senses were better for this than mine.” Christina frowns. She knows that the cat refers to Mom. Her natural mother whom became a ghost. She was destroyed and put to rest by the psionic assassin known as Jarella recently. Her connection to the ethereal plane was incredibly helpful. “Is it a spirit?”</p><p></p><p>“No. We should go though. There is nothing to gain here.” The black cat hops down and hurriedly makes her way towards Vander.</p><p></p><p>“Momma- what is it oooooooooohhhhh!”</p><p></p><p>Jim whirls around and sees a yellow mist surrounding Christina. She is stumbling forward but coughing violently. Vander’s falchion sings in the background.</p><p></p><p>Adjusting his mask’s visor, Jim goes from normal vision to darkvision. A swirling mist is visible but nothing else. Looking at it, the mist is not airborne however. It is moving on its own. “Smoke monster in the dark!” he yells as he grabs Christina and withdraws his energy weapon.</p><p></p><p>A swirling mass of gray and white mist becomes visible as it moves out of the stark darkness. It reaches out to strike Christina and Jim again. Jim shields Christina’s body with his own. The mists strike through him three times. His armor becomes frayed and the knees of his blue jeans wear out and split. Never missing a step, he scoops up Christina and moves out of the way. It strikes him again for his effort. His pure black modern armor becomes dark gray and scuffed.</p><p></p><p>Vander powers up with his Lion’s Charge and attacks the mist. The falchion sparks blue and green as it passes through the mist. His falchion slices up the mist with great ease. (163 damage!) Christina casts divine spells onto herself to stop what she senses is beginning to happen- She is aging!</p><p></p><p>The mist reforms and pauses (Time Elemental Tome of horrors) then casts Time Stop and disappears deeper into the darkness.</p><p></p><p>“Are you okay?” Jim asks Christina.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah…Stomach just feels sick.”</p><p></p><p>“You have best to gather your senses. We have company.” Implies Vander looking out across the plains again.</p><p></p><p>Not far away, dust is rising as something, rather many somethings, charge across the plain towards the rock formation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 1929516, member: 9255"] STRIKEFORCE: MORITURI SEGMENT: 082 “The Neighbors” DM NOTE- Captain has reached 21st level and Megamania and Jean have reached 19th level Captain= 21st level of Fighter Megamania took 9th level of Rogue Jean = Corpse Creature Template (CR +1) Fortunatly, the creature attacked the Champions of Infiniti instead of the freed slaves. They awoke with the thunder and crack of unnatural lightning but learned not to show themselves. They came to trust the Captain. It caused them fear and concern to learn he was so grievously injured the day prior. It did not bother them at all when asked to remain within this structure for another day as the Captain rested further. These survivors told of the legends of this structure. Several deadly creatures lived here. It was avoided by resting armies. The people had never had any incidents occur to them on any occasion that they were forced to stay. The creature last night was the first danger seen beyond an occasional Wyvern or other flying predatory creature. Not one to sit and do nothing, Jim decided to explore some. Christina and Vander joined him. Jim knew better than to go too far in. Stealth was out of the question as both Christina and Vander wore full plate armor. Though Jim could convince Christina to shed her armor, he knew better of Vander. Looking into exploring chamber two levels higher, they used ropes and climbing gear to go up. Jim climbed onto a new balcony and helped the others over the sand worn rail. His skin still glowed and sparked at contact. Jim would only shrug whenever he accidentally bumped into Vander causing a static discharge that stung him. Vander was not certain what to make of Jim’s powers over magic. Vander never liked or trusted magic. Especially unknown and uncontrolled magic. Jim seemed to be getting more control over it but it was obvious that there was room for improvement. Christina allowed Momma out for stretch and stroll. The black cat was not happy with either of the two. It was obvious to her that the two were becoming closer again. She did not approve of Jim entirely. He was too much of a rogue and wild with his affections. He seemed to have little restraint and control. Ignoring Jim, Momma walked ahead of them and looked around. Vander continues to look out across the barren plain from the balcony. If he is thinking of anything, he is not saying. Momma hops onto a low knocked over shelf. She peers around into the darkness. Her tail begins to flick. Something is bothering her and it is not that her daughter is romantically involved with the child. Something is here …but it is not …here. “Beware…. we are not alone.” She says. “Yeah I know- Vander is out there looking around.” Smirks Jim. She hisses at him. “I do not joke.” Christina walks up to her mother turned cat familiar. “What do you sense Momma?” She glares into the darkness with her cat eyes trying to pierce the darkness. “I do not know. If only she was here. Her senses were better for this than mine.” Christina frowns. She knows that the cat refers to Mom. Her natural mother whom became a ghost. She was destroyed and put to rest by the psionic assassin known as Jarella recently. Her connection to the ethereal plane was incredibly helpful. “Is it a spirit?” “No. We should go though. There is nothing to gain here.” The black cat hops down and hurriedly makes her way towards Vander. “Momma- what is it oooooooooohhhhh!” Jim whirls around and sees a yellow mist surrounding Christina. She is stumbling forward but coughing violently. Vander’s falchion sings in the background. Adjusting his mask’s visor, Jim goes from normal vision to darkvision. A swirling mist is visible but nothing else. Looking at it, the mist is not airborne however. It is moving on its own. “Smoke monster in the dark!” he yells as he grabs Christina and withdraws his energy weapon. A swirling mass of gray and white mist becomes visible as it moves out of the stark darkness. It reaches out to strike Christina and Jim again. Jim shields Christina’s body with his own. The mists strike through him three times. His armor becomes frayed and the knees of his blue jeans wear out and split. Never missing a step, he scoops up Christina and moves out of the way. It strikes him again for his effort. His pure black modern armor becomes dark gray and scuffed. Vander powers up with his Lion’s Charge and attacks the mist. The falchion sparks blue and green as it passes through the mist. His falchion slices up the mist with great ease. (163 damage!) Christina casts divine spells onto herself to stop what she senses is beginning to happen- She is aging! The mist reforms and pauses (Time Elemental Tome of horrors) then casts Time Stop and disappears deeper into the darkness. “Are you okay?” Jim asks Christina. “Yeah…Stomach just feels sick.” “You have best to gather your senses. We have company.” Implies Vander looking out across the plains again. Not far away, dust is rising as something, rather many somethings, charge across the plain towards the rock formation. [/QUOTE]
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