Live Game Part H

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The surrendered Frog Archer spoke in a language no one but those who are expert at beast taming may understand.

Blake: Is that frog speaking japanese?

Romulus: It is dishonorable to kill an enemy that has surrendered!!!

Zelrius: End it now. Spare nothing

Claire: We shouldn't take any chances.

Now that it seems like the fighting is over Vina drops to her knees, breathing heavily as her ears are flat against her skull and she looks quite exhausted and stressed. Nevertheless she looks around.

Vina: Is... is everyone all right? No... don't kill when you don't need to.

Claire: Let's just compromise. I'll freeze it in place while we move on ahead. When it unthaws, we'll be far away by then. Deal?

Zelrius: No, Kill, or I will stay behind until it thaws to do so personally.

Blake: Ow ow ow! Tone it down, big man. Blake just looked at the frog, and at the others. "If he comes back, use that same ice you used to encase it to pierce its brain."

Vina looks over at Zelrius with narrowed eyes.

Vina: I did not return you your life so you could take another's.

She looks frustrated and unhappy.

Vina: Please don't make me say it...

Zelrius: It attacked us for no reason, right? It won't learn from a mistake, it might even attack and kill more travelers.

Vina: It is capable of speech, even if we don't understand it. It could learn.

Blake: What? For all we know, we could be entering their home! WHO TRAVELS INTO A POISONOUS CAVE, YOU DINGUS!" Blake was a bit annoyed too.

Zelrius: And so are Goblins, but they raid and burn in Brisshal. These are no different.

Vina's face contorts as she covers it with a hand.

Vina: Zelrius...

Blake: Just leave it alive, man. Let's make ourselves the higher moral here. She sighed, staying by Vina's side. Or else you gonna see stars for the rest of our trip here.

Vina: Please don't try to use violence...

Zelrius gritted his teeth, tightening the grip on his sabres.

Zelrius: Don't threaten me, woman. Especially when you can't hit the broadside of a barn

The scout returned.

Scout: Whoa whoa, everyone calm your shit. I saw what's ahead so you guys might want to hear this so nobody does anything hasty.

Vina: Yes, please, what did you find?

Vina grabs Blake's leg from her kneeling position.

Blake: Fine... You are outnumbered anyway so we can stop you if you try to kill it. She just shrugged, before going to Vina's side. Err... When you have some spare time, can you like... Heal these? Oh god the arrow and spear holes still looked bad.

Scout: There's a way to directly get up to the top of this mound here. There are hundreds of these frogs, they are sieging the fortress we were supposed to raid. Maybe we can take advantage of that situation? Her highness only wanted to bring down the outposts and fortresses so King Theo's armies don't have a place to fall back to and recoup. We can just help them enter the fortress and let them do the hard work.

Vina looks at Blake, then at the scout.

Vina: That's... I wish we had been able to learn of that before this happened... But it's still the best idea I think.

Zelrius kept his intense stare only for a moment, giving out a huff in exasperation, sheathing his two swords and stepping away from the Frog.

Zelrius: Out of respect for Vina. I will leave it be.

With that he turned his attention to the scout.

Zelrius: What are you getting at? Just walk past them and open the gate or some shit?

Blake: As I said, this was their home. And we invaded it. But what is done, is done. She just sat on the ground for a moment. "I suggest we take some hours to rest."

Vina looks at Zelrius, looking more exhausted now.

Vina: Zelrius... You said they wouldn't learn... But the reason they attacked us is most likely because they thought we were part of the people in the fortress. Since, after all... to these frogs we must all look very alike.

Scout: Well, we obviously can't do that. We need to try and communicate with that archer there and negociate. We can just sneak in into the fortress and open the door for the frog? I mean that'll complete our mission, objectively.

Vina: They aren't mindless murderers. And we shouldn't be either.

Zelrius: Yea, they probably did think that, other than the lack of any signals of Falderen alliegance about us. Whatever. Can any of you even moderately understand the frog? As our man here said, try to talk with it.

Vina: Zelrius... Vina looks pained, looking around at the wounds everyone has incurred and flinching, pulling her tail close. Zelrius... How would they see a difference between you and someone from Falderen? We may distinguish between one another, but you're human, Romulus is human, all of us look almost alike with only some minor differences, especially when compared to the frogs. I understand that you're angry at what they did, but... Her ears droop. I don't think you'd appreciate what you did afterwards either...

His expression stayed firm in contempt and spite, but his eyes narrowed slightly, the pupils dancing around in uncertainty now. Her words pulled at his want to have compassion for all things, and Zelrius didn't know if this was an attempt to emotionally manipulate him into complying, or if these words were honest. Yet, regardless of which, he glanced back to the Frog and then back to the Felis pair, unwilling to completely give up, but his mood now swinging downward in the opposite direction. With a sigh and closed eyes, he shook his head.

Zelrius: Someone talk to it, if we can get anything out of it, let me know. If it makes any quick movements, Kill the damned thing.

Vina sighs as well, then with some effort stands up and walks over to the frog, staff low and her overall expression more tired than anything else. Kneeling about a yard away in front of the frog she hesitates before speaking.

Vina: Can you... understand me?

Magi listened and had no idea how to reply. They wanted to help frog monsters attack the human guards? What really? The guards were holding people captive though... urgh. This was not right no matter what! Magi lacked the power to do anything more so she just stayed silent. What could she say? Attack the frog men and then let the others die? There was no super magic that could solve this...

Vina slowly and carefully grabs her staff to not appear hostile or dangerous, then begins to sing softly as from the butt end of the staff tiny roots begin to sprout. Once they've achieved a decent length she gently severs them, holding four thin, flexible roots. The first she twists into a circle on the ground, then points beyond the frog towards where the fort must be, indicating with some gestures something big and solid (outlining the general shape with her hands) and then pointing towards that circle. Then she makes another circle from the second root, then points at the frog and at the circle, trying to indicate that is the frog's circle.

Then she makes a third circle, pointing at herself and all her companions before indicating the circle, trying to signify that is their party. With the last root she makes a line, separating the circle signifying the fort and the two other circles. She then pulls the circle representing the party back into a line, which she pulls around the barrier to the other side, breaking the barrier root and pulling the root signifying the party through to signify that they'd try to open the barrier. Once the party root is through she opens the frog circle back into a line and pulls that one towards the fort circle, breaking that one as she pulls the frog root into it, after which she breaks the fortress root into several pieces.

 

White Rescue Team: Cliffside

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The battle was over, but not without a casualty. As @Romulus @Claire Thalassa @Magi Heart @Blithe Bombón @Zelrius @Vina Skysong and @Blake Elgis attempted to communicate with the surrendered Frog Archer, Vina was the first to make real progress with him. Through her gesture, the Frog Archer was able to understand the symbolic representation of what she was trying to demonstrate. He stopped speaking altogether and used some of the rocks to bridge understanding between him and the group.

First, he built something that looked squarish, a Fortress, perhaps? Then he pointed to himself and then began counting on his fingers, signalling his people. He then knocked the pile of rock over and put both of his hands on his chest. Afterward, he pointed to the group and pointed at the pile of rocks before he pulled two tiny stones next to each other apart. For his final gesture, he signaled the group to follow him. To make sure he earned their trust, he performed everyone of his motions slowly... with both of his hands raised at ear-level while he led the way forward, showing his submission through exposing the back of his neck.

The scout kept a firm grip on his dagger as he walked ahead of the captive, making sure the Archer stayed true to his gestures.

When the group climbed through a steep hole, they were able to see a scene right out of a horror movie. A distance away from them stood a massive fortress besieged by hundreds of Frogmen that looked identical to the Archer they had taken captive. However, given their primitive weapons, it did not seem like the Frogmen could do much more than waiting for the defenders to die off from old age. They were at a great disadvantage.

Together with the Frog Archer, the group carefully approached the Frogmen warcamp, they were welcomed by what looked to be a messenger, who spoke with the captive a bit before he too displayed a similar gesture, putting his hands up in the air before he escorted them off toward the biggest tent in the area.

A massive Frogman received the group with a grimace on his face, though it seemed that the messenger and the archer spoke to him in their unintelligible language. The large Frogman, which the party could assume to be the Warchief looked at each of them up and down before he nodded and threw a map at them, which detailed the Fortress layout, implying that they must figure out a way to sneak inside and do the planning themselves.

Cycle 6 i Status

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Everyone gets 1 post to respond to the recent events. All posting cool-down has been refreshed. All healing is currently on cool-down. You may use the post to react to this event and the communication thread to plan things out.

Fortress Layout Link - The fortress is squared, it does not have a moat but rather high wall that makes climbing difficult. While you looked at the map, the messenger pointed at the map and put his hand underneath the map to indicate there may be a small underground passage they could use to sneak in.

Hidden: Player Status

• Everyone is at 85 EN
• Zelrius: 25 HP Condition: Soul Sickness: You have a difficult time concentrating on all task (mofidier: -10 to all dice rolls).
• Blake: 78 HP
• Vina: 64 HP
• Claire: 43 HP
• Blithe: 26 HP
• Romulus: 71 HP
• Magi: 62 HP

Hidden: Post Template

Code:

[hp]100[/hp] [en]100[/en]

Post here

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Rules

• Each cycle will be marked by the DM. There is no posting order.
• If DM posts for all rolling or posting to cease at any time. Do so.
• If you are interacting with a character, tag their name: @Name
• Max word count of 500 words, including the OOC stuff. Do not go over.

 

Notice: White team has roughly 5-6 hours to post before the cycle update.

@Romulus @Magi Heart @Blithe Bombón @Vina Skysong

 

White Rescue Team: Cliffside

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The majority of the party, @Romulus @Claire Thalassa @Magi Heart @Blithe Bombón @Zelrius @Vina Skysong and @Blake Elgis, agreed to follow Vina's suggestion and have her work her plant magic. When the group relayed their plan to the war chief via signs similar to the ones they used earlier. After deciphering the plan, he immediately shook his head and grabbed his spear before drawing on the ground.

First, he depicted the wall, then the vine, then Frogmen climbing up. Finally he made a "slow" gesture. The group might be able to figure out that there were far too many Frogman. Also, given their body size, which exceeded that of an average person, it would take them all day to get up the wall. The war chief then pointed to them and then to the vine. For his last picture, he drew the gate, clearly implying that it was best if they get up the wall themselves and open the door for the Frogs.

Since the plan was essentially the same, but with an added condition, the group didn't seem to have much choice but to move out. White team then quickly made its way through the Frogman's camp and broke off into a quick travel up against the tall wall. It was only a matter of time now before the group can see if her spell is successful.

From where the group gathered, the wall seemed far too tall with the top that seemed as though it was impossible to reach. If anyone had check their palm menu, dawn was quickly approaching, there was not a lot of time left to get their plan going.

Cycle 6 J Status

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All posting cool-down has been refreshed. Everyone gets 1 post to respond. In particular, @Vina Skysong must post and roll. to see if her plan is successfully executed. Everyone else may post and help her (RP only) if they would like.

Use the communication thread for communication.

Fortress Layout Link - The fortress is squared, it does not have a moat but rather high wall that makes climbing difficult. While you looked at the map, the messenger pointed at the map and put his hand underneath the map to indicate there may be a small underground passage they could use to sneak in.

Hidden: Player Status

• Everyone is at 85 EN
• Zelrius: 25 HP Condition: Soul Sickness: You have a difficult time concentrating on all task (mofidier: -10 to all dice rolls).
• Blake: 78 HP
• Vina: 64 HP
• Claire: 43 HP
• Blithe: 26 HP
• Romulus: 71 HP
• Magi: 62 HP

Actions

❰ Roll Thread ❱​

Spell: Vine Ladder @Vina Skysong casts a vine ladder to execute the plan she suggested. Since the bridge would be made for the group, it did not need to be big or sturdy.

Hidden: Vine Ladder

• 40+ to succeed.
• This action costs 15 EN
• Modifier Pick one:
  • Naturamancy gets +5 per tier (excluding beginner) and +10 for Mastered.

Rolling

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[center]Spell: Vine Ladder[/center]
[dice]d100[/dice]

Template

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[hp]100[/hp] [en]100[/en]

Post here

[CENTER][b2]Poison Run[/b2]
Tracker / Roll
[score] Your roll + Modifier = Total [/score]
[b2]Success/Failure[/b2][/CENTER]

Hidden: Reaction

Code:

[hp]100[/hp] [en]100[/en]

Post here

Hidden: Rules

Rules

• Each cycle will be marked by the DM. There is no posting order.
• If DM posts for all rolling or posting to cease at any time. Do so.
• If you are interacting with a character, tag their name: @Name
• Max word count of 500 words, including the OOC stuff. Do not go over.

 

White Rescue Team: Cliffside

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After @Vina Skysong failed to cast a vine that could reach the top of the wall, the group (@Romulus @Claire Thalassa @Magi Heart @Blithe Bombón @Zelrius @Blake Elgis) decided to travel through the tunnel the War Chief had mentioned during the meeting. It was their last option to get into the fortress. Leading them there was a Frogman who has been escorting them around the anterior of the castle all this time. He did not seem to mind that Vina had failed at her magic. He made gestures that no one even could even understand.

The Frogman took them to a tunnel opening framed by thick vines, which writhed eerily when they are stepped on. Although the group expected the Frogman to lead them through the tunnel, he shook his head and made a denial gesture with his webbed hands. If anyone could read his beast-like expressions, they would be able to discern fear from the Frogman; there was something inside the tunnel that disturbed the Frogmen greatly, considering the fact that there was a perfectly convenient passage leading into the castle where they can open the gate, yet they did not use it. You wonder what the tunnel entailed if the Frogmen were afraid of it. Either way, there was no turning back now.

The vines moved and stirred beneath you as your party explored the dark tunnel, guided by a crude map the Frogmen had given to the scout. Everything about the tunnel was extremely creepy, and you couldn't help but question your sanity as to what you were even doing inside this swampy place. The air was hot, humid, and had an acidic taste if you bothered breathing it in. There were glowing green liquid that dotted the tunnels.

On your journey, you discovered a pile of corpses that lie motionless near a swollen pustule hanging off the wall. If any of you had investigated the corpse, a loot window would popup, otherwise, you felt the need to speed off as fast as you can to get out of the creepy tunnels.

Unfortunately, the moment the scout accidentally brushed against one of the green pustules hanging off the wall, it burst, and dispersed a nasty-scented gas around you. Several more pustules popped, spewing swamp-green mucous everywhere, covering the entire party in a foul stench. Grabbing onto the slime and throwing it off would have allowed you to feel something resembling rotten meat, which was the source of the stench.

The tunnels vibrated as the floor beneath you starting to become rather slimy. Something was not right.

The scout was the first to yell, "Oh fuck, we're walking inside the intestine of a man-eating plant, fuck! Run, get out of here, don't touch any of the pustules. ARGH FUCK!!! Hurry up, or it's going to trap us in the pustules and eat us. This is why those Frogs didn't dare use it. Probably didn't tell us because they needed us to go through this fucking shit, motherfuck, nasty!!!"

The slimy tendrils stirred violently, lashing out in an attempt to grab anyone who was too slow to out run it.

Cycle 6 K Status

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All posting cool-down has been refreshed. Everyone gets 1 post to respond (if you roll above 50, you may post again to help your teammates). Use the communication thread for communication.

The Tunnels You are inside the digestive track of a man-eating plant that had likely taken root beneath the fortress to trap any creature foolish enough to come inside. You can only run as fast as you can!

Speed Buff (Support only) If there are supports in the group each may roll a d10 to see how much speed they can add to the entire party; add both value. They do not lose their turn by rolling for this.

Hidden: Player Status

• Everyone is at 80 EN
• Everyone has taken 5 damage. Use the HP below (I have added the damage).
• Zelrius: 20 HP
• Blake: 73 HP
• Vina: 59 HP
• Claire: 38 HP
• Blithe: 21 HP
• Romulus: 66 HP
• Magi: 57 HP

Pustule Damage Look at your RESULT number for running. If you have Expert+ Rogue, ignore this damage altogether.

• Natural 1 special event!
• 2-21 lose 30 HP
• 21-40 lose 20 HP
• 41-60 lose 15 HP
• 61-90 lose 10 HP
• 91-99 lose 5 HP
• Natural 100 special event!

Damage Reduction

• -1 damage for each gray armor piece
• -2 damage for each blue armor piece
• -3 damage for each green armor piece

Actions

❰ Roll Thread ❱​

Escape You run as fast as you can to escape the plant tunnel before it devours you. Your running result must be 50+ for you to outrun the tendrils.

Hidden: Escape

• This action costs 10 EN
• 50+ means you outrun the tendrils. Any rolled amount above 50 can be given to other party members. You are helping them run.
• Modifier Pick one:
  • Mobility gets +5 per tier (excluding beginner) and +10 for Mastered.

Rolling

Code:

[center]Escape[/center]
[dice]d100[/dice]

Template

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[hp]100[/hp] [en]100[/en]

Post here

[CENTER][b2]Escape[/b2]
Tracker / Roll
[score] Your roll + Modifier + Help Mod + buff = Total [/score]
[b2]Success/Failure[/b2][/CENTER]

Help If you rolled above 50, you may post a 2nd reply helping up to 2 other people escape. You can donate any number past 50 to help your teammates by allowing them to add that amount to their score as a modifier.

You may also distribute the points in any amount you like (sometimes you may want to help another person more than the other). E.g. Claire rolled 77, she chose to help the scout and Magi, giving the scout 10 and Magi 17.

Hidden: Rules

Rules

• Each cycle will be marked by the DM. There is no posting order.
• If DM posts for all rolling or posting to cease at any time. Do so.
• If you are interacting with a character, tag their name: @Name
• Max word count of 500 words, including the OOC stuff. Do not go over.