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<blockquote data-quote="MacConnell" data-source="post: 8545306" data-attributes="member: 6855223"><p>[spoiler=Blather]</p><p><span style="color: rgb(97, 189, 109)">Antapkos</span>: 26(coerce) + 24(befriend) + 86(d100) = 136</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>The Corporal is not fully convinced of the story, but he expected some exaggeration. With the evidence of the skull in possession and the return of the squad leader, he is willing to allow some leeway. "<span style="color: rgb(147, 101, 184)">Well, you two should report to the Watch Commander for reassignment</span>."</p><p></p><p>"<span style="color: rgb(147, 101, 184)">Wait! Belay that. I think that can wait until we take care of your squad leader. Let's do that now, rather than walk all the way back to the training grounds just to return here. You two, help these two carry their leader</span>."</p><p></p><p>The Corporal sends one of the other guards to get the Watch Commander, while several including the Bird Brothers carry the body of the squad leader to the end of the jetty. By the time the men reach their destination, carrying the body, the Watch Commander has arrived. With some words of ritual, the body is tossed into the ocean.</p><p></p><p>The watch Commander then signals Antapkos and Cormorant to follow him. Back at his office, the story of events is related for the third time. While the commander is disinclined to believe the whole, he states that the evidence is readily available to indicate its closeness to some actual event. "<span style="color: rgb(147, 101, 184)">With this kind of courage, I do not think I should send you back into the Flats, unless you want to remain in that post with a new crew</span>."</p><p></p><p>A shake of each head is more than enough for him to continue. "<span style="color: rgb(147, 101, 184)">What I really need is some confidence on the caravan trains that head all the way to Boga City. Yeah, I see the confusion on your faces, even if you can hide it quickly. Boga City is the major trade hub far to the north of the desert. We send glass and porcelain, fish cakes, and some other stuff. You may see lizards bigger than the one that skull came from. If you think you can handle that, it will get you out of the Mud</span>."</p><p></p><p>"<span style="color: rgb(147, 101, 184)">I expected as much. Take a day. Enjoy the Moonlight. Report to the Caravan Coordinator outside the eastern gate the morning after. Dismissed</span>."</p><p>[spoiler=Collections]</p><p>2 clams: currency</p><p></p><p>Lizard Claws: 2 sets of 5: ??</p><p>Lizard Hide: 50% cover: ??</p><p>Marsh Hen Feathers: 2 sets: ??</p><p>Marsh Hen Feet: 2 pair: ??</p><p>Marsh Hen Skulls: 2: ??</p><p>Marsh Rat Feet: 2 pars: ??</p><p>Marsh Rat Skulls: 2: ??</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>[spoiler=Speed]</p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 188, 156)">Sprthnt</span>: 489 + 300(bow) = 789</p><p><span style="color: rgb(250, 197, 28)">Kuwaia</span>: 314 + 100(javelin) = 414</p><p></p><p>Kaalatalae: 314 + 100(javelin) = 414</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>[spoiler=Projectile Assault]</p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 188, 156)">Sprthnt</span>: 19(launch) + 23(accuracy) + 20(clarity) + 68(d100) = 130 + 50(range) = 180</p><p></p><p>Kaalatala: 12 + 8 + 65 = 85</p><p>180 - 85 = 95% * 8 = 8</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>[spoiler=Physical Assault]</p><p><span style="color: rgb(250, 197, 28)">Kuwaia</span>: 24(finesse) + 22(accuracy) + 18(clarity) + 81(d100) = 145</p><p>Kaalatala: 10 + 12 + 8 + 65 = 95</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(250, 197, 28)">Kuwaia</span>: 24(readiness) + 22(avoidance) + 17(analysis) + 81(d100) = 144</p><p>195 - 144 = 51% * 6 = 3 - 2(tunic) = 1</p><p>Kaalatala: 10 + 12 + 8 + 65 = 95</p><p>144 - 95 = 49% * 8 = 4</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>[ATTACH]151805[/ATTACH]</p><p>Kuwaia, facing two opponents, manages no difficulty from the first, sticking him with her javelin, but the second, who is uninjured, sticks her, albeit rather insignificantly.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]151806[/ATTACH]</p><p>Rather than risk firing near his newly found heartmate, Sprthnt shoots a second arrow back at his first enemy, finishing what the the first arrow did not. His second enemy lacks the strength to launch a javelin and half-crawls through the shallow water to get closer to Kuwaia, hoping maybe he can stick her.</p><p>[spoiler=Combat Data]</p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 188, 156)">K1</span>: <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">Body</span>: 8 - 7 = 1 - 8 = -7, <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">incapacitated</span>.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(250, 197, 28)">K2</span>: <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">Body</span>: 8 - 3 = 5 - 4 = 1, <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">severely hurt</span>.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 188, 156)">K3</span>: <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">Body</span>: 8 - 7 = 1, <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">severely injured</span>.</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>[spoiler=Character Data]</p><p><span style="color: rgb(97, 189, 109)">Antapkos</span>: full wellness</p><p><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">Cormorant</span>: full wellness</p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 188, 156)">Sprthnt</span>:: <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">Body</span>: 8 - 1 = 7, <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">hurt</span>.</p><p>Tunic: 50 - 1 - 1 = 48</p><p><span style="color: rgb(250, 197, 28)">Kuwaia</span>: 10 - 1 = 9, <span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">irritated</span>.</p><p>[/spoiler]</p><p>[ooc]Each character receives 5 DP. State intentions and provide a random roll.[/ooc]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacConnell, post: 8545306, member: 6855223"] [spoiler=Blather] [COLOR=rgb(97, 189, 109)]Antapkos[/COLOR]: 26(coerce) + 24(befriend) + 86(d100) = 136 [/spoiler] The Corporal is not fully convinced of the story, but he expected some exaggeration. With the evidence of the skull in possession and the return of the squad leader, he is willing to allow some leeway. "[COLOR=rgb(147, 101, 184)]Well, you two should report to the Watch Commander for reassignment[/COLOR]." "[COLOR=rgb(147, 101, 184)]Wait! Belay that. I think that can wait until we take care of your squad leader. Let's do that now, rather than walk all the way back to the training grounds just to return here. You two, help these two carry their leader[/COLOR]." The Corporal sends one of the other guards to get the Watch Commander, while several including the Bird Brothers carry the body of the squad leader to the end of the jetty. By the time the men reach their destination, carrying the body, the Watch Commander has arrived. With some words of ritual, the body is tossed into the ocean. The watch Commander then signals Antapkos and Cormorant to follow him. Back at his office, the story of events is related for the third time. While the commander is disinclined to believe the whole, he states that the evidence is readily available to indicate its closeness to some actual event. "[COLOR=rgb(147, 101, 184)]With this kind of courage, I do not think I should send you back into the Flats, unless you want to remain in that post with a new crew[/COLOR]." A shake of each head is more than enough for him to continue. "[COLOR=rgb(147, 101, 184)]What I really need is some confidence on the caravan trains that head all the way to Boga City. Yeah, I see the confusion on your faces, even if you can hide it quickly. Boga City is the major trade hub far to the north of the desert. We send glass and porcelain, fish cakes, and some other stuff. You may see lizards bigger than the one that skull came from. If you think you can handle that, it will get you out of the Mud[/COLOR]." "[COLOR=rgb(147, 101, 184)]I expected as much. Take a day. Enjoy the Moonlight. Report to the Caravan Coordinator outside the eastern gate the morning after. Dismissed[/COLOR]." [spoiler=Collections] 2 clams: currency Lizard Claws: 2 sets of 5: ?? Lizard Hide: 50% cover: ?? Marsh Hen Feathers: 2 sets: ?? Marsh Hen Feet: 2 pair: ?? Marsh Hen Skulls: 2: ?? Marsh Rat Feet: 2 pars: ?? Marsh Rat Skulls: 2: ?? [/spoiler] [spoiler=Speed] [COLOR=rgb(26, 188, 156)]Sprthnt[/COLOR]: 489 + 300(bow) = 789 [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Kuwaia[/COLOR]: 314 + 100(javelin) = 414 Kaalatalae: 314 + 100(javelin) = 414 [/spoiler] [spoiler=Projectile Assault] [COLOR=rgb(26, 188, 156)]Sprthnt[/COLOR]: 19(launch) + 23(accuracy) + 20(clarity) + 68(d100) = 130 + 50(range) = 180 Kaalatala: 12 + 8 + 65 = 85 180 - 85 = 95% * 8 = 8 [/spoiler] [spoiler=Physical Assault] [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Kuwaia[/COLOR]: 24(finesse) + 22(accuracy) + 18(clarity) + 81(d100) = 145 Kaalatala: 10 + 12 + 8 + 65 = 95 [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Kuwaia[/COLOR]: 24(readiness) + 22(avoidance) + 17(analysis) + 81(d100) = 144 195 - 144 = 51% * 6 = 3 - 2(tunic) = 1 Kaalatala: 10 + 12 + 8 + 65 = 95 144 - 95 = 49% * 8 = 4 [/spoiler] [ATTACH alt="4D680F05-D8EC-469D-83AE-58BB5C20B423.jpeg"]151805[/ATTACH] Kuwaia, facing two opponents, manages no difficulty from the first, sticking him with her javelin, but the second, who is uninjured, sticks her, albeit rather insignificantly. [ATTACH alt="668D89BB-CF05-4870-81A1-8A6A778BCCF3.jpeg"]151806[/ATTACH] Rather than risk firing near his newly found heartmate, Sprthnt shoots a second arrow back at his first enemy, finishing what the the first arrow did not. His second enemy lacks the strength to launch a javelin and half-crawls through the shallow water to get closer to Kuwaia, hoping maybe he can stick her. [spoiler=Combat Data] [COLOR=rgb(26, 188, 156)]K1[/COLOR]: [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]Body[/COLOR]: 8 - 7 = 1 - 8 = -7, [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]incapacitated[/COLOR]. [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]K2[/COLOR]: [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]Body[/COLOR]: 8 - 3 = 5 - 4 = 1, [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]severely hurt[/COLOR]. [COLOR=rgb(26, 188, 156)]K3[/COLOR]: [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]Body[/COLOR]: 8 - 7 = 1, [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]severely injured[/COLOR]. [/spoiler] [spoiler=Character Data] [COLOR=rgb(97, 189, 109)]Antapkos[/COLOR]: full wellness [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]Cormorant[/COLOR]: full wellness [COLOR=rgb(26, 188, 156)]Sprthnt[/COLOR]:: [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]Body[/COLOR]: 8 - 1 = 7, [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]hurt[/COLOR]. Tunic: 50 - 1 - 1 = 48 [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Kuwaia[/COLOR]: 10 - 1 = 9, [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]irritated[/COLOR]. [/spoiler] [ooc]Each character receives 5 DP. State intentions and provide a random roll.[/ooc] [/QUOTE]
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