Location: Domain inside the Crystal Castle.
Adamas again took in the battlefield with his enhanced speed. The Cure appeared to be holding her own with one XIMIX, and Dark Star had the other... Elwood now had the fifth scroll; Adamas thought back to the one given to them by Dr. Avery, maybe it could help the elementals. The elementals seemed to be gaining some control of themselves with the bonds broken; only Stone appeared to still be under Occult's sway. All that left was the hoard of Boogens.
Adamas flew down and smashed the bracelets on Stone. The release from the enchanted bonds transformed Stone and freed him from Occult’s mind control.
Adamas flew down and smashed the bracelets on Stone. The release from the enchanted bonds transformed Stone and freed him from Occult’s mind control.
Turning to Wave, Breeze, and Flame, "We are here to help you. We want to get you home, and then we'll see what we can do about getting you back to normal. Right now, we need you to come with us. Donnah, if you can understand me. Please help us, everyone gather together here, and DarkStar will get you out of here," Adamas pointed at the Blue Behemoth.
Struggling with monstrous Ximix, Joshua was preparing to toss the creature into a group of Boogens, His brow sweating from the battle and the strain of exertion in his voice, glanced at his combat companion, "Really? I'm a little busy over here?" Sigh ... "Take out the two Big Ones ... Take out the civilians," I can't imagine why I ever started up a 'delivery service'.
In a soft muffled tone Mary lets out a grunt under her breath. A rush of pain shoots through her body. The Boogen’s blade caught her by surprise. Still soaked from the Elemental attack she banked high right away from the gang of Boogens and survey the battle field. It seemed the "Team" had freed 3 of 4 Elementals from Occult’s spell after Adamas took out Occult but none of her henchmen have yet to fall. Using the amulet to communicate with the Team "I'm going to take out big ugly then see if that's AA and try to...." Mary was cut off by the booming voice of Adamas.
Adamas yelled. ”Cure, Get Harvey! Magus, Secure Occult! Elwood, How about a distraction!"
Still using the amulet "That's a negative Big A. Can't get a 6ft rabbit that's non corporal and invisible and stop using our names out loud. You don't know who's listening in even when using the amulets. I'll meet you over by Ion. If it's AA I can heal him."
The Cure fired two Latarium blasts at the XIMIX the first missed the demon but the second hit. The XIMIX fell to the ground incapacitated.
Two of the Boogens saw Occult stand up. She called out to them "To me my silly minions! Bring it in and take a knee whilst I commune with the great and powerful pooka god! Quickly now! Come to me!" The two Boogens ran over to their mistress. They took a knee to begin communing with the pooka god.
Wave looked around hesitantly. She moved toward Flame, Stone, and Breeze.
The two Boogens in the north of the Crystal Castle ran to pick up their spears. They threw the weapons at The Cure missing her.
With the ancient scroll in hand, Elwood got himself up and headed over to his newest teammate, Magus. "This seems better suited in your possession," handing the scroll over. Nearby, the creature called Flame ascended the steps which gave Elwood a start. "Friend of yours?" he asked Magus sheepishly.
Donnah moved toward Wave, Flame, and Stone.
At this point Adamas was shouting directions, "DarkStar, get these civilians someplace safe, and then come back for the rest of us!
DarkStar ran to the Natural Forces. He positioned himself between the four elementals; Joshua slipped the amulet back around his neck. In a voice as loud as his thunderous chest can bellow, "Anyone wanting to return to Earth gets one chance to grab a seat on the DarkStar express." Rose can't help but remember...
Don’t assume everyone is your enemy or they will become so.
Don’t assume everyone is your ally or you will be betrayed.
That goes double for you DarkStar . . . Doc don't you know better than to feed the monkeys?
Don’t assume everyone is your ally or you will be betrayed.
That goes double for you DarkStar . . . Doc don't you know better than to feed the monkeys?
*WHOUMP*
DarkStar and the Natural Forces appeared 10 feet from the original point that The Team had arrived at. In the distance they could see the open portal. DarkStar turned to the Earth Elementals.
Before he could speak they heard movement nearby. Obscured by the foliage they could see they were short creatures about 3ft tall moving toward them. In the Domain size meant nothing when determining lethality was concerned. From within the Forest of Crystal Trees emerged a pack of Ghouls.
There were 9 in all. DarkStar quickly placed himself between the pack and the rescued Professors and Donnah. DarkStar told them to get through the portal while he held the Domain predators off. The lead Ghoul leapt at DarkStar. The Cobalt Commander slammed his massive fist into the diminutive creature. Its thick fur protected it, dampening the blow.
{GM Note: Its fur acts as armor. So it has an ADR and DarkStar hit its armor}
The Ghoul raked DarkStar’s chest with its claws.
{GM Note: Ghoul #1 does 16 damage points: -16 to Invulnerability.}
Stone and Flame moved quickly across the landing zone clearing. DarkStar saw them exit through the portal.
{GM Note: Breeze and Wave used their movement earlier in the turn so they will have to wait until the next turn to move through the portal}
DarkStar felt like he heard the wind call to him in concern as the rest of the Ghoul pack swarmed over him. A second attacked from behind leaping onto his shoulders. The Ghoul bit him on the neck.
{GM Note: Ghoul #2 does 9 damage points: -9 to Invulnerability.}
DarkStar sidestepped the charge of the next Ghoul. Its claws barely missed his stomach.
{GM Note: Ghoul #3 missed. No damage points}
DarkStar spun around as a Ghoul raked it claws across his lower back.
{GM Note: Ghoul #4 does 8 damage points: -5 to Invulnerability and -3 to PP.}
Another Ghoul sank its fangs into DarkStar’s right thigh.
{GM Note: Ghoul #5 does 15 damage points: -10 to PP and -5 to HP.}
On his other side a Ghoul raked DarkStar’s left arm with its claws.
{GM Note: Ghoul #6 does 14 damage points: -9 to PP and -5 to HP.}
A Ghoul with patchwork fur leaped onto his chest raking his claws across his face. Fortunately DarkStar’s goggles protected his eyes.
{GM Note: Ghoul #7 does 10 damage points: -8 to PP and -2 to HP. No real protection from goggles ~ just flavor}
An unseen Ghoul raked the back of DarkStar’s calf muscle, causing him to lose his balance. The weight of the pack knocked him down onto his back.
{GM Note: Ghoul #8 does 15 damage points: -7 to PP and -8 to HP. Roll a natural 1 on the ‘to hit’ roll. The benefit is the knock down. DarkStar cannot roll with damage while he is swarmed on the ground with the pack on top of him}
The last Ghoul in the pack savaged DarkStar’s stomach with claws and fangs.
{GM Note: Ghoul #9 does 13 damage points: -13 to HP.}
Within the wind swirling around him DarkStar heard a scream.
JOSHUA!!
< Due Date: September 8th, Actions? Replies?>
Changes Characters stats while in Domain
DarkStar – Agility is 11, Carrying Cap is 27,696, and HtH is 3d10
QUEST
Current Conditions:
DarkStar Hit Points: 50 Power Points: 78 Invulnerability: 0 Knocked Down can’t roll with Damage
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Great work Tom! I was wondering how much damage does the suit take? Am I leaking radiation? If so how much? Also do I have 2 actions to use since I only used 1? I'll give my action(s) after you let me know.
OOC: Should we have the elementals fight with us? It would even up the numbers. If DarkStuff or MagNuts can free the last one even better. As far as a plan of action...let's see what Big A has in mind.
Larry
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GM: You have 1 action because The Cure fired on the XIMIX twice. The ADR of the suit was reduced from 110 to 108. I am not counting as rolling damage as lower ADR. So the suit is not leaking.
Best
Tom
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Thanks Tom. I wasn't sure because you didn't say if I hit or missed on what would have been the first attack.
IC:In a solf muffled tone Mary lets out a grunt under her breath. A rush of pain shoots throught her body. The Boogens blade caugth her by surprize. Still soaked from the Elemental attack she banks high right away from the gang of Boogens and survey the battle field. It seems the "Team" has freed 3 of 4 Elementales from Occults spell after Adomas took out Occlult but none of her henchmen have yet to fall. Using the amulet to communicate with the Team "I'm going to take out big ugly then see if that's AA and try to...." Mary is cut off by the booming voice of Adamas.
At this point Adamas is shouting directions, "Cure, Get Harvey! Magus, Secure Occult! Darkstar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us! Elwood, How about a distraction!"
Still using the amulet"That's a negative Big A. Can't get a 6ft rabbit that's non corporal and invisible and stop using our names out loud. You don't know who's listening in even when using the amulets. I'll meet you over by Ion. If it's AA I can heal him."
OOC:So I'm fling as high as I can and right away from the Boogens then a double blast at the XIMIX.I then what for Adamas by Ion/AA. Jon I would have just told you to change what you said but this could be more fun for the story.
Larry
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Agreed!
Jon
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Lots of cool action Tom
I have a follow up question. If I remember right the interaction with Donnah all counted as movement do DarkStar should have a second Action saved up? If so I want him to teleport the out dropping the Xinix (sp?) into the wilderness then back right behind Stone. That is if he has the actions to do that?
Thanks for the fun
John R
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GM: Wrapping the Amulet around Donnah's wrists and the bracelets was movement. DarkStar braking the bracelets was his first action of the turn.
So DarkStar has 1 action this turn. So he can't teleport out and back this turn.
Best
Tom
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I've got a few of questions for you, Tom.
Do Wave and Flame see hostile at this point? Are they just standing there confused or do they seem in control and somehow aligned with one group or the other?
My Adaption Defense is active correct?
Would Magus be familiar with the spell Occult used on Donnah and the other three people? If so, what does he know about it?
-Kev
Do Wave and Flame see hostile at this point? Are they just standing there confused or do they seem in control and somehow aligned with one group or the other?
My Adaption Defense is active correct?
Would Magus be familiar with the spell Occult used on Donnah and the other three people? If so, what does he know about it?
-Kev
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Do Wave and Flame see hostile at this point? No
Are they just standing there confused? More in turmoil from the physical change
Do they seem in control and somehow aligned with one group or the other? At the end of the turn they appeared in control. No appearance of alignment with any group at this time.
My Adaption Defense is active correct? Yes
Would Magus be familiar with the spell Occult used on Donnah and the other three people? He knows they were ancient (2000 years) scrolls which combined to create transmutation spell which could change the properties of a person to a reagent. The main scroll was the incantation spell and the each of the 4 scrolls magically contain the reagent used in the transmutation. It is written in an ancient that Magus knows but translating the scroll would take an action (because of time and intellect)
Tom
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Ooc: Harvey's goal is to fool the remaining creatures, so they cease attacking The Team. He will create an illusion over Occult, making her appear as though she is back on her feet and giving new orders to her gang of domain monsters. "To me my silly minions! Bring it in and take a knee whilst I commune with the great and powerful pooka god! Quickly now! Come to me!"
Ic:
With the ancient scroll in hand, Elwood gets himself up and heads over to his newest teammate, Magus. "This seems better suited in your possession," handing the scroll over. Nearby, the creature called Flame ascends the steps which gave Elwood a start. "Friend of yours?" he asks Magus sheepishly.
Mike
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OOC: Great job everyone! Way to go with the quick responses looks like the early edition took us all by surprise. Tom, loving all of the artwork, the color pics, the cover art, and the maps all really bring things to life. Fantastic!
IC: Adamas again takes in the battlefield with his enhanced speed. The Cure appears to be holding her own with one XIMIX, and Dark Star has the other... Magus now has the fifth scroll, Adamas thought back to the one given to them by Dr. Avery, maybe it could help the elementals. They elementals seemed to be gaining some control of themselves with the bonds broken, only Stone appeared to still be under Occult's sway. All that left was the hoard of Boogens.
Adamas flies down and smashes the bracelets on Stone. Turning to Wave, Breeze, and Flame, "We are here to help you. We want to get you home, then we'll see what we can do about getting you back to normal. Right now, we need you to come with us. Donna, if you can understand me. Please help us, everyone gather together here, and Darkstar will get you out of here," Adamas points at the Blue Behemoth.
At this point Adamas is shouting directions, "Cure, Get Harvey! Magus, Secure Occult! DarkStar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us! Elwood, How about a distraction!" At the same time, Adamas will fly to the back of the room, free their companion in disguise and bring him to the center of the room. If anyone needs assistance or if anyone gets in his way he will use his Power Blast to clear the path.
OOC: Go TEAM! (gotta do something about that name)
Jon
IC: Adamas again takes in the battlefield with his enhanced speed. The Cure appears to be holding her own with one XIMIX, and Dark Star has the other... Magus now has the fifth scroll, Adamas thought back to the one given to them by Dr. Avery, maybe it could help the elementals. They elementals seemed to be gaining some control of themselves with the bonds broken, only Stone appeared to still be under Occult's sway. All that left was the hoard of Boogens.
Adamas flies down and smashes the bracelets on Stone. Turning to Wave, Breeze, and Flame, "We are here to help you. We want to get you home, then we'll see what we can do about getting you back to normal. Right now, we need you to come with us. Donna, if you can understand me. Please help us, everyone gather together here, and Darkstar will get you out of here," Adamas points at the Blue Behemoth.
At this point Adamas is shouting directions, "Cure, Get Harvey! Magus, Secure Occult! DarkStar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us! Elwood, How about a distraction!" At the same time, Adamas will fly to the back of the room, free their companion in disguise and bring him to the center of the room. If anyone needs assistance or if anyone gets in his way he will use his Power Blast to clear the path.
OOC: Go TEAM! (gotta do something about that name)
Jon
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OOC: but ... but ... I want to play with the Ximix some more. Dang can't have no fun. LOL Doing great Jon.
John
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Nicely done Jon.
Mike
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Jon Great Job leading the Team.
Larry
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Thx, except for the Elwood/Harvey thing... And the fact that I totally forgot about the name thing...
Jon
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Jon you're LEADING. That's what I've been looking for from the Team Leader. Everyone drops the ball here and there. You're doing great. That's my 2 cents... spend it as you like.
Larry
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> MAGUS’S IC RESPONSE <
At this point Adamas is shouting directions, "Cure, Get Harvey! Magus, Secure Occult! Darkstar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us! Elwood, how about a distraction!" At the same time, Adamas will fly to the back of the room, free their companion in disguise and bring him to the center of the room.
Seeing Adamas quickly take charge of the situation at hands brings a sense of renewed belief to Magus. He finally sees Adamas trusting in himself, pushing the limits of his full potential, and embracing his own preordained destiny. In that brief moment his mind reaches out to Dr. Arcane and he somberly relays a very simple; yet ominous, message, “ . . . Adamas is awakening.”
That moment is fleeting however, as an unexpected sense of dread takes hold of the mystical guardian of the multiverse – something feels terribly wrong. Magus forebodingly whispers aloud, “Something about all of this feels wrong.” A sudden sense of epiphany manifests itself as he replays in his mind what had just transpired only moments ago . . .
. . . Occult finished her incantation. She looked up. She quickly saw through the illusions. “You dare try to fool me with mind tricks. I am the Master of the Mind. Fools we are under attack. Look around you. Defeat them.” . . .
“. . . this has all been entirely too easy” , he whispers aloud. Magus then thinks to himself, “She had years to prepare for this moment, too much to loose . . . something is so very wrong with all of this.” As Adamas starts to make his way towards the back of the room, Magus flies towards the ceiling at the center of the chamber and looks in the direction of the imprisoned Agent America ( OOC: employing his Heightened Sense of Reality to determine if what is really imprisoned back there is AA or something else entirely ).
If it appears to be Agent America –
Not seeing an immediate threat in his imprisoned teammate, Magus turns his attention back to the indoor battlefield and whispers to himself once again, “ . . . what am I missing?” Not wanting to loose the upper hand in his teams conflict, Magus wastes no time aiding his dimensionally displaced teammates. ( OOC: At this point Magus will ‘fill in’ where needed most. His priorities in order of preference are: dispelling the magic on the remaining elementals bracelets, aiding in the evacuation / team egress, ‘taking out’ any pesky demon creatures ).
If it doesn’t appear to be Agent America -
Seeing through the deception before him, Magus shouts out mentally to Adamas, “Adamas! Get down!” With a sense of dire urgency, the champion of the macrocosm reaches out with both of his hands and fires a double burst of mystical energy ( OOC: dual attack with his Mystic Bolt spell ) at the imposter before him.
> MAGUS’S GOAL(S) <
Magus wants to tie-up all the ‘loose ends’ in the room before ‘The Team’ makes their exit.
> MAGUS’S OOC RESPONSE <
Everyone else have their responses in already? If so – any chance for another ‘Early Issue Release’?
Tom, let me know if you need anything else form me for this turn. Some clarifications maybe?
Talk to you all soon,
- Kev
At this point Adamas is shouting directions, "Cure, Get Harvey! Magus, Secure Occult! Darkstar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us! Elwood, how about a distraction!" At the same time, Adamas will fly to the back of the room, free their companion in disguise and bring him to the center of the room.
Seeing Adamas quickly take charge of the situation at hands brings a sense of renewed belief to Magus. He finally sees Adamas trusting in himself, pushing the limits of his full potential, and embracing his own preordained destiny. In that brief moment his mind reaches out to Dr. Arcane and he somberly relays a very simple; yet ominous, message, “ . . . Adamas is awakening.”
That moment is fleeting however, as an unexpected sense of dread takes hold of the mystical guardian of the multiverse – something feels terribly wrong. Magus forebodingly whispers aloud, “Something about all of this feels wrong.” A sudden sense of epiphany manifests itself as he replays in his mind what had just transpired only moments ago . . .
. . . Occult finished her incantation. She looked up. She quickly saw through the illusions. “You dare try to fool me with mind tricks. I am the Master of the Mind. Fools we are under attack. Look around you. Defeat them.” . . .
“. . . this has all been entirely too easy” , he whispers aloud. Magus then thinks to himself, “She had years to prepare for this moment, too much to loose . . . something is so very wrong with all of this.” As Adamas starts to make his way towards the back of the room, Magus flies towards the ceiling at the center of the chamber and looks in the direction of the imprisoned Agent America ( OOC: employing his Heightened Sense of Reality to determine if what is really imprisoned back there is AA or something else entirely ).
If it appears to be Agent America –
Not seeing an immediate threat in his imprisoned teammate, Magus turns his attention back to the indoor battlefield and whispers to himself once again, “ . . . what am I missing?” Not wanting to loose the upper hand in his teams conflict, Magus wastes no time aiding his dimensionally displaced teammates. ( OOC: At this point Magus will ‘fill in’ where needed most. His priorities in order of preference are: dispelling the magic on the remaining elementals bracelets, aiding in the evacuation / team egress, ‘taking out’ any pesky demon creatures ).
If it doesn’t appear to be Agent America -
Seeing through the deception before him, Magus shouts out mentally to Adamas, “Adamas! Get down!” With a sense of dire urgency, the champion of the macrocosm reaches out with both of his hands and fires a double burst of mystical energy ( OOC: dual attack with his Mystic Bolt spell ) at the imposter before him.
> MAGUS’S GOAL(S) <
Magus wants to tie-up all the ‘loose ends’ in the room before ‘The Team’ makes their exit.
> MAGUS’S OOC RESPONSE <
Everyone else have their responses in already? If so – any chance for another ‘Early Issue Release’?
Tom, let me know if you need anything else form me for this turn. Some clarifications maybe?
Talk to you all soon,
- Kev
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DarkStar Smash
John
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Jon, I have a quick question. Adamas refers to 2 different situations.
"Dark Star has the other (XIMIX)..."
"DarkStar, get these civilians someplace safe, and then come back for the rest of us!"
Does Adamas intend for DarkStar to defeat the XIMIX then transport or abandon the XIMIX to the rest of the team to teleport the civilians out?
Thanks
Tom
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The first was an observation, the second a request. ;)
Jon
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DarkStar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us!
DarkStar IC: Struggling with monstrous Ximix, Joshua is preparing to toss the creature into a group of Boogens, His brow sweating from the battle and the strain of exertion in his voice, glancing at his combat companion, "Really? I'm a little busy over here?" Sigh ... I can't imagine why I ever started up a 'delivery service'.
... to be continued.
Kudos Jon
John R
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The first was just an observation. His goal is to save the civilians.
We have what we came for, let's bugout.
Our goal was never to come in and battle with these guys.
Jon
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Agreed
Kev
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DarkStar, get these civilians someplace safe, then come back for the rest of us!
DarkStar IC: Struggling with monstrous Ximix, Joshua is preparing to toss the creature into a group of Boogens, His brow sweating from the battle and the strain of exertion in his voice, glancing at his combat companion, "Really? I'm a little busy over here?" Sigh ... "Take out the two Big Ones ... Take out the civilians," I can't imagine why I ever started up a 'delivery service'.
*whoump*
Using a combat jump to position himself between the four elementals, Joshua slips the amulet back around his neck and looks for a chance to crush the bracers on Stone's wrist. At the very worse I grab him and we get them off later. Then in a voice as loud as his thunderous chest can bellow, "Anyone wanting to return to Earth, gets one chance to grab a seat on the DarkStar express." Rose can't help but remember ...
Don’t assume everyone is your enemy or they will become so.
Don’t assume everyone is your ally or you will be betrayed.
That goes double for you DarkStar . . . Doc don't you know better than to feed the monkeys?
Don’t assume everyone is your ally or you will be betrayed.
That goes double for you DarkStar . . . Doc don't you know better than to feed the monkeys?
OOC: As much as I'd like to teleport everyone out this turn I couldn't get in position with them spread out - according to our last issue. So I'm hoping the seemingly bewildered souls will gravitate to DarkStar's call and he can do a real Teleport next issue. (No combining Combat Jumps and Teleports if I remember right, right Tom?) If DarkStar doesn't get a chance to crush Stone's bracers then I'll (preferably) save that Action til next Turn.
PS: Glad someone is checking on AA/Ion. I agree though the odds in a fight are rough Ximix is no joke) this is too easy, heads up all. I can see a curve ball coming.
John
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