TUW: Welcome to the Jungle

[MacConnell]

Day 238: Engaging the Enemy, Sannit

[sblock=Sequencing]Sheldon: 200
Tor: 183
Merin: 188
Indigo: 173
Sannit: 178
Bolo: 188
Turtle: 50
Saemund: 146
Feroz: 66
Vadin: 139[/sblock]
[sblock=Enemy Readiness]
Blighter: 199
Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Headhunters(4): 108
Mind: 10 - 5 = 5: dazed
Da'Roneh(1): 76
Mind: 10 - 6 = 4: dazed
Da'Roneh(2): 76
Mind: 10 - 9 = 1: dazed
Da'Roneh(2): incapacitated
Body: 10 - 14 = -4
Da'Roneh: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 19 = -9[/sblock]

Sannit scrambles to his feet and rushes to stand between Sheldon and the nearby tree. When he sees the Da'Roneh in front of them he will manipulate Way to (steal the self-awareness) of his opponent.

OOC: For simplicity, the Academic task and the Theologic task that take Persona from an opponent will both now use the same name of Befriend.

Sannit forsakes his original plan of feigning greater injury, not only because other party members are moving, because the enemy is still too far away for the tactic to be fully appreciated. Moving toward Sheldon's direction, Sannit sees one of the younger Da'Roneh and reaches out with his left hand, spinning the fingers and closing his fist, like squeezing the image of the distant enemy. The Way lines move with Sannit's manipulation interfering with those of the Da'Roneh's consciousness and dissolving an ingot of tin to enhance the manipulation.
[sblock=Befriend]Sannit: 63 x 2 (tin) + 73(d100) = 199
Da'Roneh: 18(skeptic) + 18(clarity) + 86(d100) = 122
Damage: 199 - 122 = 77% * 20 = 15
Persona: 2 - 15 = -13
Mind: 4 - 13 = -9: dumbfounded[/sblock]

GM: The Da'Roneh takes a couple more running strides before coming to a halt, staring off into space, having completely forgotten his original intention, a trickle of drool running down his chin.

[sblock=Character Data]Sheldon: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 89
Indigo: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8: dazed
Tor: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 202
Merin: full health
Stealth = 347
Bolo: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Motility = +26, Duration: 10 minutes
Sannit: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Turtle: Mind: 10 - 7 = 3: dazed
Saemund: Mind: 10- 1 = 9: dazed
Feroz: Mind: 8 - 6 = 2: dazed
Vadin: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed[/sblock] @Sylvar B.
Saemund reacts next.

OOC: I will post Indigo's action with Saemund's response.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 238: Engaging the Enemy, Indigo and Saemund

[sblock=Sequencing]Sheldon: 200
Tor: 183
Merin: 188
Indigo: 173
Sannit: 178
Bolo: 188
Turtle: 50
Saemund: 146
Feroz: 66
Vadin: 139[/sblock]
[sblock=Enemy Readiness]
Blighter: 199
Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Headhunters(3): 108
Mind: 10 - 5 = 5: dazed
Headhunter: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 17 = -7
Da'Roneh(1): 76
Mind: 10 - 6 = 4: dazed
Da'Roneh: 76
Mind: 10 - 9 = 1: dazed
Da'Roneh(3): incapacitated
Body: 10 - 14 = -4
Da'Roneh: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 19 = -9[/sblock]

... Saemund will quietly move through the trees, in a general easterly direction, with axe in hand. He will cease motion when he sees the first Da'Roneh. He will attempt to manipulate them into having a friendly disposition toward the party.

OOC: For simplicity, the Academic task and the Theologic task that take Persona from an opponent will both now use the same name of Befriend.

Saemund sees the distant pulse of light and hears the distant tone and moves in that general direction knowing that one more of the Seekers have located the enemy. Also, he feels more than sees Indigo run by him at full speed, heading for a younger Da'Roneh that had begun to close from his original formation. Indigo cuts the enemy down, even as Saemund moves farther East looking for the main line. He finds more of the Da'Roneh who were moving from the formation at a slower pace. He chooses one to interfere with the Way lines of the Da'Roneh's consciousness, like Sannit, dissolving an ingot of tin to enhance the manipulation.
[sblock=Befriend]Saemund: 73 x 2 (tin) + 88(d100) = 234
Headhunter: 26(skeptic) + 34(clarity) + 93(d100) = 153
Damage: 234 - 153 = 81% * 20 = 16
Persona: 4 - 16 = -12
Mind: 5 - 12 = -7: dumbfounded[/sblock]

GM: The Headhunter grins stupidly in Saemund's direction, having completely forgotten his original intention, a trickle of drool running down his chin.

[sblock=Character Data]Sheldon: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 89
Indigo: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8: dazed
Tor: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 202
Merin: full health
Stealth = 347
Bolo: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Motility = +26, Duration: 10 minutes
Sannit: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Turtle: Mind: 10 - 7 = 3: dazed
Saemund: Mind: 10- 1 = 9: dazed
Feroz: Mind: 8 - 6 = 2: dazed
Vadin: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed[/sblock] @redraider629
Vadin reacts next, followed by Turtle then Feroz.

 

[redraider629]

Vadin realized that a defensive position is not suiting him well and decides to go on the offensive. He will quickly rush and attack the nearest Da'Roneh.

 

[Kwargrow]

Shaking his head, Turtle intends to move to Bolo's back and guard.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 238: Engaging the Enemy, Vadin

Vadin realized that a defensive position is not suiting him well and decides to go on the offensive. He will quickly rush and attack the nearest Da'Roneh.

Vadin, being some distance from the enemy formation, begins to run through the trees toward what should be the enemies' right flank. As he moves, out of sight of most of the party, two of the Da'Roneh at the back of the formation clap their hands together but the sound produced is nothing that would naturally occur. Two different tones are sounded. It is obvious to the Seekers that the Da'Roneh have an advanced development of tonal communication. It is obviously pre-arranged and used to communicate at a much farther distance than voice would allow.

Vadin is farther inland and uphill from the lake, moving laterally before attempting to descend when the tone is heard. Only about 3 seconds have passed when, previously unknown the to Seekers, a second formation of Da'Roneh is rapidly moving toward the original hidden location of the Seekers. Vadin sees this as he was preparing to turn and diverts toward the new group. Sword and knife already in hand he focuses on one of those in the middle, who seems more formidable than those in the front. The new formation makes no noise as it travels. It is happenstance that Vadin comes upon them.

There are three distinct classes of Da'Roneh in the battle. The least clothed are covered by a thick fabric skirt, arm, and shin guards, and all appear to be late adolescents or young adults. The next group all has the addition of a wide, snakeskin belt, termed as Headhunters. It is one of these that Vadin targets. The leader of each formation is a bit older and has the addition of a snakeskin mantle. This second Blighter was not yet expecting to contact one of the Seekers so soon and does not have an assault prepared.

The sheer speed with which Vadin is approaching causes some falter in the younger Da'Roneh's formation.
[sblock=Sequencing]Sheldon: 200
Tor: 183
Merin: 188
Indigo: 173
Sannit: 178
Bolo: 188
Turtle: 50
Saemund: 146
Feroz: 66
Vadin: 139[/sblock]
[sblock=Enemy Readiness]
Blighter: 199
Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Headhunters(3): 158
Headhunters(3): 108
Mind: 10 - 5 = 5: dazed
Headhunter: injured
Body: 10 - 5 - 3 = 2
Headhunter: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 17 = -7
Da'Roneh(6): 136
Da'Roneh(1): 76
Mind: 10 - 6 = 4: dazed
Da'Roneh: 76
Mind: 10 - 9 = 1: dazed
Da'Roneh(3): incapacitated
Body: 10 - 14 = -4
Da'Roneh: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 19 = -9[/sblock]
[sblock=Melee Engage]Vadin: 32 + 41(fury) + 37(precision) + 76(d100) = 186
Headhunter: 26 + 28(konokoro) + 30(preservation) + 65(d100) = 149
Damage: 186 - 149 = 37% * 20 = 7 - 2(arm guard) = 5
Body: 10 - 5 = 5: hurt
Thump: 64 + 31(d100) = 95
Vadin: 32(conditioning) + 41(fury) + 60(d100) = 133: resisted
Knife: 32 + 41 + 37 + 98(d100) = 208
Headhunter: 26 + 28 + 30 + 75(d100) = 159
Damage: 208 - 159 = 49% * 10 = 5 - 2(skirt) = 3
Body: 5 - 3 = 2: injured
Repulse: 64 + 90(d100) = 154
Vadin: 40(balance) + 83(d100) = 123
Affect: 154 - 123 = 31% * 10 = 3[/sblock]
Vadin swings his word with precision but the Headhunter manages to get an arm in the way, protecting his body but taking damage to the arm. He then generates a loud thump by pumping his right arm rather than swinging his knife. Vadin takes no harm from the sound as he finishes his attack with his knife cutting through the jute skirt to again cause harm.

Seeing Sannit, but failing to notice Merin, the four Da'Roneh in the lead of the new formation run toward Sannit, the path will take them near Merin. Two of the Headhunters and the Blighter move away from Vadin's swinging blades. The next closest Headhunter takes a step back tries to repulse Vadin, who is thrown backward a distance of 3 strides. Vadin, however, has enough balance skill that he does not loose his footing despite the movement.

Turtle moves to be Beside Bolo.
[sblock=Character Data]Sheldon: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 89
Indigo: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8: dazed
Tor: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 202
Merin: full health
Stealth = 347
Bolo: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Motility = +26, Duration: 10 minutes
Sannit: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Turtle: Mind: 10 - 7 = 3: dazed
Saemund: Mind: 10- 1 = 9: dazed
Feroz: Mind: 8 - 6 = 2: dazed
Vadin: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed[/sblock]

OOC: This concludes the first combat sequence. New sequencing order will follow.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 238: Engaging the Enemy, End of Sequence One

The newly arrived Blighter begins moving westward, following in the direction of the young adults, trusting to his Headhunters to be able to handle Vadin.
[sblock=Readiness]
Sheldon: 34 + 56(clarity) + 40(impetus) + 98(d100) = 228 - 10(dazed) = 218
Merin: 31 + 55(clarity) + 34(impetus) + 77(d100) = 197
Bolo: 44 + 51(clarity) + 35(impetus) + 85(d100) = 215 - 30(dazed) = 185
Blighter: 42 + 38(clarity) + 45(impetus) + 54(d100) = 179
Indigo: 39 + 42(clarity) + 43(impetus) + 84(d100) = 208 - 30(dazed) = 178
Tor: 31 + 21(clarity) + 36(impetus) + 98(d100) = 186 - 10(dazed) = 176
Vadin: 32 + 38(clarity) + 37(impetus) + 87(d100) = 194 - 30(dazed) = 167
Headhunters(3): 26 + 26(clarity) + 30(impetus) + 84(d100) = 166
Blighter: unconscious
Mind: 10 - 3 - 8 = -1: unconscious
Saemund: 20 + 56(clarity) + 31(impetus) + 54(d100) = 161 - 10(dazed) = 151
Sannit: 44 + 44(clarity) + 36(impetus) + 50(d100) = 174 - 30(dazed) = 144
Da'Roneh(6): 18 + 18(clarity) + 20(impetus) + 73(d100) = 129
Headhunters(3): 166 - 50(dazed) = 116
Mind: 10 - 5 = 5: dazed
Headhunter: 166 - 80(injured) = 86
Body: 10 - 5 - 3 = 2: injured
Turtle: 27 + 27(impetus) + 95(d100) = 149 - 70(dazed) = 79
Da'Roneh(1): 129 - 60(dazed) = 69
Mind: 10 - 6 = 4: dazed
Feroz: 25 + 18(impetus) + 80(d100) = 123 - 60(dazed) = 63
Da'Roneh: 129 - 90(dazed) = 39
Mind: 10 - 9 = 1: dazed
Headhunter: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 17 = -7
Da'Roneh(3): incapacitated
Body: 10 - 14 = -4
Da'Roneh: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 19 = -9[/sblock]
Sheldon, as he prepares to pulse another flash of light, suddenly realizes there is an advantage to sound, as the light is useless if pulsed from behind the visual direction of a target. Even though the four Headhunters are moving toward him and Saemund, he decides that the Blighter is the greatest threat, having the ability to harm multiple opponents, so he flashes a light directly at him. The Blighter reflexively covers his eyes, as he screams, but it is too late. The flash is so painful and bright that it has blinded him, causing him to lose consciousness from the pain.
[sblock=Character Data]Sheldon: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 89
Indigo: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8: dazed
Tor: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 202
Merin: full health
Stealth = 347
Bolo: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Motility = +26, Duration: 10 minutes
Sannit: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Turtle: Mind: 10 - 7 = 3: dazed
Saemund: Mind: 10- 1 = 9: dazed
Feroz: Mind: 8 - 6 = 2: dazed
Vadin: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed[/sblock] [MENTION=6790669]Tellerian Hawke[/MENTION]
Merin reacts next.

OOC: I apologize for being unable to update a tac map. Get with me on Line for target locations.

 

[Tellerian Hawke]

In order to remain unseen, Merin will burn the nearest Blighter, using the Phoenix Feather to augment the attack. If possible, Merin will target a Blighter who is already dazed.

 

[Sylvar B.]

Saemund continues to pull to ingots from his pouch and use them to cause (the loss of self-awareness) in the enemy. As he sees the headhunters approaching, he moves closer to Sheldon so that if it comes to it, he can rationalize killing them as defending Sheldon.

 

[Kwargrow]

Bolo will walk up and away (in map terms) from Sheldon and Sannit with an arrow nocked on her bow. If she has a good shot on a Da'Roneh she will take it. If it makes more sense to use Way she will use Befriend.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 238: Re-Engaging the Enemy, Merin

In order to remain unseen, Merin will burn the nearest Blighter, using the Phoenix Feather to augment the attack. If possible, Merin will target a Blighter who is already dazed.

Being physically unable to see exactly where the enemies are located due to the distance and foliage, Merin trusts to his paranormal senses to find his desired target. Being that his ability to manipulate Way is much greater than his ability to analyze it, Merin misidentifies his most powerful target and feels that one of the Headhunters that have moved in on Vadin is it. Though not who he thought he was targeting the new target should benefit Vadin, as he is in the process of being overwhelmed.
[sblock=Heat]Merin: 63 x 3(phoenix) = 189 + 96(d100) + 41(luck) = 326
Headhunter: 22(conditioning) + 42(fury) + 63(d100) = 127
Damage: 326 - 127 = 199% * 10 = 20
Body: 10 - 20 = -10: incapacitated
Mind: 10 - 10 = 0: unconscious[/sblock]

GM: The central Headhunter in the second formation, the one who had repulsed Vadin, suddenly melts like he had gotten too close to a volcano, his body becomes completely nonfunctional as he loses consciousness as well. Without paranormal care, he will die in 10 hours.

[sblock=Readiness]
Sheldon: 34 + 56(clarity) + 40(impetus) + 98(d100) = 228 - 10(dazed) = 218
Merin: 31 + 55(clarity) + 34(impetus) + 77(d100) = 197
Bolo: 44 + 51(clarity) + 35(impetus) + 85(d100) = 215 - 30(dazed) = 185
Blighter: 42 + 38(clarity) + 45(impetus) + 54(d100) = 179
Indigo: 39 + 42(clarity) + 43(impetus) + 84(d100) = 208 - 30(dazed) = 178
Tor: 31 + 21(clarity) + 36(impetus) + 98(d100) = 186 - 10(dazed) = 176
Vadin: 32 + 38(clarity) + 37(impetus) + 87(d100) = 194 - 30(dazed) = 167
Headhunters(2): 26 + 26(clarity) + 30(impetus) + 84(d100) = 166
Headhunter: dying
Body: 10 - 20 = -10
Blighter: unconscious
Mind: 10 - 3 - 8 = -1: unconscious
Saemund: 20 + 56(clarity) + 31(impetus) + 54(d100) = 161 - 10(dazed) = 151
Sannit: 44 + 44(clarity) + 36(impetus) + 50(d100) = 174 - 30(dazed) = 144
Da'Roneh(6): 18 + 18(clarity) + 20(impetus) + 73(d100) = 129
Headhunters(3): 166 - 50(dazed) = 116
Mind: 10 - 5 = 5: dazed
Headhunter: 166 - 80(injured) = 86
Body: 10 - 5 - 3 = 2: injured
Turtle: 27 + 27(impetus) + 95(d100) = 149 - 70(dazed) = 79
Da'Roneh(1): 129 - 60(dazed) = 69
Mind: 10 - 6 = 4: dazed
Feroz: 25 + 18(impetus) + 80(d100) = 123 - 60(dazed) = 63
Da'Roneh: 129 - 90(dazed) = 39
Mind: 10 - 9 = 1: dazed
Headhunter: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 17 = -7
Da'Roneh(3): incapacitated
Body: 10 - 14 = -4
Da'Roneh: dumbfounded
Mind: 10 - 19 = -9[/sblock]
[sblock=Character Data]Sheldon: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 89
Indigo: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8: dazed
Tor: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9: dazed
Stealth = 202
Merin: full health
Stealth = 347
Bolo: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Motility = +26, Duration: 10 minutes
Sannit: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed
Turtle: Mind: 10 - 7 = 3: dazed
Saemund: Mind: 10- 1 = 9: dazed
Feroz: Mind: 8 - 6 = 2: dazed
Vadin: Mind: 10 - 3 = 7: dazed[/sblock] @Kwargrow
Bolo reacts next.