Location:
Hidden Tomb of Cor on Easter Island
Thunderhead said “Jacco has lived an
unnaturally long life as it is. His death dealing powers helped extend his
life. As he took someone else's life it added to his own.” The hero from
another time said, “On top of that the Soul-Syckle transfers damage from the
wielder to the trapped souls within the magical weapon. It is possible that the
effects of aging are considered damage that can be transferred as well.”
Clark’s eyes moistened as he spoke, “Liang,
Xing, the Guardian of the Soul-Syckle, wasn't immortal because she refused to
kill and trap souls in the Soul-Scythe for her own gain. Without any trapped
souls the enchanted weapon offered no protection.” Thunderhead avoided looking
at Black Orchid who now held the Soul-Syckle in her grasp.
The Black Orchid looked down at the Soul
Scythe she was holding while they are talking and pondered the implications of
holding it.
Then Thunderhead said, "If you want to
clear the hall, I can try to wind blast the doors open, unless anyone else has
another way to do it?"
"Thunderhead please wait.” Red Hawk
said, “Adamas ... Can your Ethereal Vision see through the doorway? If not I can phase through the portal and
take a quick look with a flashlight on the other side. While I'm doing that
maybe Starbolt and Centurion X could use their powers to free the key and at
least give Jacco a chance to breathe if he isn't dead of suffocation already.
After we secure the Key then let's go with Clark's plan ... unless anyone else
has an idea to add?"
Starbolt maintained his current distance and
continued to project light so that the team can see. He continued to watch for
attacks from the rear.
"I do not think it is a doorway in the
sense you believe," Adamas replied looking at the young leader, "and
if I'm right, we're definitely going to need that rod." Adamas looked past the doors with his Ethereal
Vision
Turning to the ancient spirit with the form
of a child, "Jack, would you please reshape the Ice to free the rod, and
open an airway to allow Jacco to breathe?"
"Why of course," said the young
immortal to Adamas. ZING!!
Adamas reached into the hole and pulled the
key free. He nodded to Thunderhead it was his turn.
WHOOSH!!
A massive wind echoed down the halls of the
ancient tomb of Cor. It rushed into the room the Guardians were standing in
with a tidal wave of force to push the doors open.
As the Guardians looked down the long
hallway, they heard a bestial roar; the statue was magically changing into living
breathing Demon Horror of the Domain!
Eyes wide the young hero looked as his
earlier jokes seemed to be coming to life. "This place is a Saturday night horror movie fest.” Red Hawk thought
to himself.
When the demon statute came to life, she looked
up and immediately moved into the corner. "If it's looking for the scythe,
I'll make it a little harder." She then turned invisible while still
holding it. "She whispered to Thunderhead, I'll sneak past the thing if I
can."
[38] Adamas let's out his own ROAR and slammed
into the tentacle faced demon, flew into him, and pushed him through the
opening behind him, down the hallway, and into the far wall.
WHAM!
The Horror was slammed into the wall of the
new room.
{GM
Note: Adamas’ use my house rule for a Move Through attack. In the attack
Adamas’ did a normal attack plus +2d8 for velocity. Adamas then pushed the
Horror down the hall into the wall. The horror received ½ of Adamas original
attack damage points again for hitting the wall. The other ½ damage points were
applied to Adamas. Adamas received 13 points of damage to Invulnerability; -13
Invulnerability}
The sudden ROAR from the right drew Red
Hawk's attention as Adamas hurtled himself at the marble statue turned matinee
monster. "Right ...” Red Hawk thought “Why
form battle plans when you have the powers of Axiom? ...”
The two crashed next to a statue that resemble
a beetle-man armed with a long wicked pike. The room is 30 feet across and 30
feet high, hemispherical shaped, carved out of living rock. The dome is
encrusted with hundreds of small jewels.
On either side of the dome are two more
identical statues of beetle-men with long wicked pikes.
[34] The Horror let out another roar. It
raked the claws of both its hands across Adamas’ back. Adamas’ cape is shredded
but Adamas was unharmed.
{GM
Note: Dual attacks do 6 and 7 damage Points. -6 to Invulnerability and -5 Invulnerability,
-2 Power Points}
[33] Thunderhead flew straight away down the
hallway. He soared into the Dome
ZAKOW!
Lightning blasted the Horror. The Horror’s
armor was scorched and broken as it rolled with the damage. The Horror was
still standing and able to fight.
[29] Jack Frost dipped and dove as he flew
down the hallway. He floated to a stop in the Dome.
BRZZZZ
The ice ray struck the Horror. Jack’s attack
got past its armor. The Horror rolled with the damage and glared at Jack Frost
with the knowledge that the ancient guardian was facing another ancient
guardian.
[26] Red Hawk said “Right, Adamas we're right
behind you" as hurtled himself down the 10 foot wide and 45 foot long
hallway. He stretched his wings wide as he entered the Dome and powered dived
into the Domain Horror.
CRACK! BAM!
Red Hawk slammed both fists into the Horror.
His left fist smashed the remaining armor of the Horror, reducing it to
practically nothing. The right slammed hard into the Horror’s chest. The Domain
Demon was knocked back 5 feet to the wall. He was still standing and the
tentacles on his face twitched in pain and anger.
{GM
Notes: Red Hawk gained a bonus of +1d8 for his velocity. I could have had him
fly faster but at that speed Red Hawk suffered a -2 to hit. I didn’t want to
increase the ‘to hit” penalty by using a higher speed.}
[23] Starbolt flew down the hallway after
Adamas to get a shot in. Thinking to himself
"Manta-Man said that there would be days like this, but I don't believe he
said that there would be so many of them."
ZWALT!
Starbolt’s star bolt missed the Horror.
[22] Centurion X activated his targeting
sensors. The metal bearings started to spin faster around his hands as he
engaged his thrusters. CX flew down the hallway toward the Dome.
{GM
Note: CX is holding his action to prepare to intercept the Horror’s next action
to protect the Horror’s target from being hit. Holding an action can be carried
over to next issue being the first to act regardless of the initiative rolls}
[19] The Horror raised its clawed hands as it
prepared to attack Adamas. As the claws started to strike CX flew into the
room. The ball bearings flew across the room creating a metal protective cover
between Adamas and the Horror.
SCREECH!
Claws shredded metal as both strikes cut deep
grooves in the metal shield. CX’s shielding held. The Horror was unable to
strike Adamas.
{The
Horror has heighted speed so it gets multiple actions per turn. That is why it
is taking a second action this turn with the possibility of more}
[18] Black Orchid ran down the hallway. No
one could see her as she entered the room and moved toward the side of the
Dome.
[4] Frustrated the Horror turned toward
Thunderhead. With a running start it leaped toward the Ancient Archeologist. Its
first claw attack missed. The second claws struck home but it was able to
penetrate Clark’s natural defenses.
{GM
Note: Horror did 6 damage points, -6 to Invulnerability}
[1] The Statues of the Beetle-man magically
came to life. All 3 stepped down from their podiums to engage the intruders.
<Replies
and Actions due April 12th >
Battle Conditions:
Adamas Hit Points: 41 Power
Points: 76 Invulnerability: 0
Black
Orchid Hit Points: 30 Power Points:
87 Willpower Defense active and invisible
Centurion
X Hit
Points: 138 Power Points: 99 Magnetic
Defense active
Jack
Frost Hit Points: 24 Power Points:
67 Ice
Defense active
Red
Hawk Hit Points: 74 Power
Points: 30 Invulnerability: 10; Vib Def active; WP Def active
Starbolt Hit
Points: 34 Power Points: 74 Creation
Points: 45, Used: 0
Thunderhead Hit Points: 28 Power
Points: 76 Height: 6ft, Invulnerability 14
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OOC: Apologies to all, I had completely
overlooked this issue (Thanks Tom for the reminder).
Adamas let's out his own ROAR and slams into
the tentacle faced demon, flying into him, and attempting to push him through
the opening behind him, down the hallway, and into the far wall.
Jon
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Thunderhead and Jack Frost have same idea.
Both will blast the living statue demon. One with lightning, the other with ice,
if they have to use movement to get a clear shot, they will. Thanks!
Best,
Jeff
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The Black Orchid looks down at the Soul
Scythe she is holding while they are talking and ponders the implications of
holding it. When the demon statute comes to life, she looks up and immediately
moves into the corner. "If it's looking for the scythe, I'll make it a
little harder." She then turns invisible while still holding it. "She
whispers to Thunderhead, I'll sneak past the thing if I can."
Marc
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If Adamas is successful in pushing back the
demon, she will follow with "...or not."
Marc
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Starbolt will attempt to blast the demon as
well. If he must fly down the hallway after Adamas to get a shot in, he will.
Thinking to himself "Manta-Man said that
there would be days like this, but I don't believe he said that there would be
so many of them."
Jamey
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As the Guardians looked down the long
hallway, they heard a bestial roar, the statue was magically changing into
living breathing Demon Horror of the Domain!
LOL. No time to catch our breath (or some PP)
I guess eh Tom? :-). Into the the Valley then ... :-D
<Red Hawk: IC response and actions>
Eyes wide the young hero looks as his earlier jokes seem to be coming to life.
"This place is a Saturday night horror movie fest." The sudden ROAR
from the right draws Red Hawk's attention as he hurtles himself at the marble
statue turned matinee monster.} "Right ... {Why form a battleplan when you
have the powers of Axiom? ... Right, Adamas we're right behind you."
Action: if Adamas is successful tackling the
creature down the passageway Red Hawk will follow and bel assault the creature
with his fist. If he is stopped Red Hawk will phase through the wall into the
hall behind the creature and blast him from behind.
OOC: I'm limited to posting through phone for
a while. When you see a {thought} written up like {this} please consider it
internal dialogue. Thanks :-)
Regards
John
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