Location:
Hidden Tomb of Cor on Easter Island
The archaeological avatar was excited at the chance to experiment
with the ancient gem technology. When no one volunteered to heat them, he used his
weather powers, raising the air temperature in the gems' immediate vicinity
with his supernatural powers.
The first video displayed a scientific study on the effects of
crossbreeding Cor’s people with native hominids. The audio narration is
unintelligible, but from the pictures one can see that the genes of the
offspring mutate in unpredictable ways, causing a far more frequent occurrence
of superhuman abilities.
The
second video displayed Cr’tgerof melting and consuming a beautiful city, He was
gigantic!
Red Hawk stood back with Starbolt and watched as
Clark manipulated the gems on the walls and ceiling. As the second display brought
their nemesis, Cr’tgerof rising above the melting city; nudging Rick with an elbow
whispering. " ... I don't we are going to be in much need of bubble gum
from this point my friend."
The
third video displayed a panoramic view of a land of shallow glowing streams and
strange forests. In the center of the land floats a giant read ball, held aloft
by the force of a pulsating blue energy beam.
"That would seem to display a stronghold
does it not Adamas, likely domain of our devil as it says? I hope we are able to contact Nomad and your
friend Agent America. I fear trying to fight our way past those hordes of
demons and skeletons would be our undoing." Red Hawk said.
The video showed inhabiting this strange land
are hordes of demons of all sorts and armies of skeletal warriors. Thunderhead
was able to read the hieroglyphs above the image. It read ‘THE DEVIL’S DOMAIN’.
Jack Frost’s cold blue eyes
glared through the glacial bars into the creature's hideous face as he spat,
"Well 'fellow guardian,' you are our prisoner now! Where is the gate? Are
there further protections cast around it? Tell us everything you know, leave
nothing out, and be quick about it or else face the same dire fate as your
minions!"
The
Demon Guardian met Jack Frost’s icy stare. The Gate of the Dimensions
and Cor’s Tomb is beyond. Cor’s Tomb has great magical protection. Only the
damned should enter it.
The Black Orchid made herself visible again. She said
in a serious subdued tone "I don't think that should a problem."
The Gate of the Dimensions’ first protection is
simply a key. Without the ‘Key to the Worlds Beyond’ the Gate is useless. The
Gate of the Dimensions will take you to what you are seeking. That is its last
protection.
The Black Orchid commented "Do we have this
key?"
Adamas gave an affirmative nod.
Once
it stopped speaking, the Demon Defender looked to the floor. Any attempts made
by the Guardians would not result in convincing it to speak further.
Jack Frost hated riddles. "Speak
plainly!" he demanded impetulantly. Jack balled his hands into fists and
stamped his feet and went on and on, not realizing that the Guardian would no
longer reply. "Answer me!"
Seeing that Jack had the creature contained,
Starbolt removed his energy construct, as it was not needed. He maintained his
flight until he was needed.
The Black Orchid said, "I'm sorry for not
following orders, but I have to believe that I too am here for a reason, and
that reason is to provide an outside point of view. I've never experienced
magic before, but someday I can tell you about the technological dangers of pursuing
something that seems too good to be true. Do you all still wish me to hold the
scythe?" She held the scythe out as she said this.
Thunderhead said with a gentle smile, "I'm
happy you are guarding the Scythe, Black Orchid." The archaeological
avatar then considered the riddle of the guardian.
As the discussion continued Chris placed a
trusting hand on the dark defender's shoulder. "No Orchid. Please keep the
Scythe, be its Guardian. I trust you to make the decision maybe the rest of us
might not have the experience of willpower to do properly."
CX
opened the hidden door and moved back into the Dome with the rest of the
Guardians.
They
looked down a 35 foot hallway leading to another room.
"Well ... It's not exactly a Looking Glass.
Are we ready for this?" Red Hawk said.
Adamas nodded and produced the key he had
obtained; he was prepared to begin their journey.
They cautiously traveled to the end of the
hallway wary of another attack but there wasn’t any.
The room appeared to be a carpeted in a deep
brown shag... but closer inspection revealed that the ‘carpet’ was in fact a
layer of tiny squirming live maggots. On the south wall was painted a picture
of a large wooden door, but the keyhole to this door is real.
Adamas flew across the room. When he came to the
painted door he looked to his left. There was a hall leading to Cor’s Tomb
which was choked with human skeletons and hieroglyphics. Thunderhead flew next
to Adamas. The ancient archeologist read the long forgotten writing. The
hieroglyphics warned trespassers to turn back or be forever cursed.
The key Adamas had taken from the room with Jacco
fit the lock. The door opened to reveal a glowing energy field. As the door
opened a voice spoke in each player’s mind, asking “What doest thou seek?”
What entered the Guardians’ minds next was displayed
to them through the portal. Each Guardian saw only their own image. No one knew
what or could see what the others were seeing.
<What entered your PC’s mind?>
It was time for the Guardians to enter the portal.
<Do you enter the portal, go to Cor’s Tomb, or back the
way you came?>
When
the Guardians arrived they were near the location that Adamas had been the last
time he had been there.
They are met there by Nomad
He
welcomed them and was glad they had joined them. He said would lead them to his
base camp and the others. As they travel he explained how the Domain was
different from Earth.
“The
Domain’s atmosphere has the following effects on entities from Earth’s
dimension. It is more draining to move and use your powers. It does have
stronger recuperate effects so you heal quicker than normal.”
{GM Note: In game
terms: All actions cost +2 power points over and above its normal costs. Normal
healing takes place every hour instead of once per day. Adaptation will negate
both the positive and negative effects of the atmosphere}
Nomad
said. “The Domain’s gravity is 1.89 Gs, which is 1.89 times Earth’s gravity.”
{GM
Note: There might be slight modifications to Agility, Carrying Capacity, and
HtH. I will check the additional weight to see if adds an Agility modifier. I
will check the additional weight against the table not your PC’s total weight.
The additional weight will not be put into the formulas so it will not increase
Carrying Capacity but will be considered permanent use of Carrying Capacity
while the Domain thereby lowing the amount of Carrying Capacity available for
use. This might lower your HtH. I will provide the exact details next issue.
Nomad
said, “The soil and rocks in the Domain are composed of diamond hard crystal
and the native flora share these characteristics.”
“There
are predators everywhere. There are not predators and prey in the Domain, only
predators.” Nomad skillfully led the team to the base camp without incident.
{GM Note: All
Guardians have recovered their Hit Points and Power Points thanks to the
healing power of the Domain}
{GM Note: I will
introduce the rest of the Heroes that Nomad gathered next issue please let me
know how your PC will introduce himself/herself and what details he/she will
provide to the others.}
Experience Points and Levels provided. (It has been so
long since a break was found, everyone advances)
Adamas gained 7,696 experience points, Total Experience 22,163: Was Level 4 now is Level 6
Black Orchid gained 7,271 experience points, Total
Experience 12,521: Was Level 3
now is Level 4
Centurion X gained 7,271 experience points, Total Experience 7.721: Was Level 1 now is Level 3
Jack Frost gained 3,947 experience points, Total Experience 3,947: Was Level 1 now is Level 2
Red Hawk gained 7,271 experience points, Total Experience 12,271: Was Level 3 now is Level 4
Starbolt gained 7,271 experience points, Total Experience 12,521: Was Level 3 now is Level 4
Thunderhead gained 6,066 experience points, Total
Experience 8,066: Was Level 2
now is Level 3
If you want to use
your advancement for power increases in the Domain, we can do that. You can
save it until you return from the Domain. I am changing the Critical Hit and
Fumble charts. You can use your advancement to customize 4 slots to be specific
to your character to create your own Critical Hit and Fumble Charts.
This
is a good jumping off point if you don’t want to play anymore. I do hope all of
you will continue. If you would like to change, drop, or switch characters we
can do that now too. Please let me know.
<Replies
and Actions due September 7th >
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[Red Hawk: IC response]
[The second video displayed Cr’tgerof melting and
consuming a beautiful city, He was gigantic!]
Red Hawk stands back with Starbolt and watches as
Jack and Clark manipulated the gems on the walls and ceiling. As the second
display brings their nemesis, Cr’tgerof rising above the melting city. Nudging
Rick with an elbow whispering. " ... I don't we are going to be in much
need of bubble gum from this point my friend."
[The third video displayed a panoramic view of a
land of shallow glowing streams and strange forests. In the center of the land
floats a giant read ball, held aloft by the force of a pulsating blue energy
beam.]
"That would seem to display a stronghold
does it not Adamas, likely domain of our devil as it says? I hope we are able to contact Nomad and your
friend Agent America. I fear trying to fight our way past those hordes of
demons and skeletons would be our undoing."
[CX opened the hidden door and moved back into
the Dome with the rest of the Guardians.]
"Well ... It's not exactly a Looking Glass.
Are we ready for this?"
OOC: Red Hawk will use all the time spent
examining the gemstones trying to recover as much of his power and hit points
as possible.
John
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"I too have no bubble gum my friend, can
your 'a$$ kicking' at least wait until we have examined Jack Frost’s
crystals?"
Nearly fell out of my chair... priceless!
Great writing guys!
Jon
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IC: Seeing that Jack has the creature contained,
Starbolt will remove his energy construct, as he/it was not needed. He will
maintain his flight until he is needed.
Jamey
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Adamas would also like to investigate the
crystals to see if anything can be learned, and is then prepared to begin their
Journey!
Jon
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The Black Orchid made herself visible again.
"I'm sorry for not following orders, but I have to believe that I too am
here for a reason, and that reason is to provide an outside point of view. I've
never experienced magic before, but someday I can tell you about the
technological dangers of pursuing something that seems too good to be true. Do
you all still wish me to hold the scythe?" She holds the scythe out as she
says this.
When the demon mentions the key, The Black Orchid
comments "Do we have this key?" and then when mentioning being damned
to enter, she says in a serious subdued tone "I don't think that should a
problem."
Marc
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Jack Frost hated riddles. "Speak
plainly!" he demanded impetulantly. Jack balled his hands into fists and
stamped his feet and went on and on, not realizing that the Guardian would no
longer reply. "Answer me!"
Thunderhead said with a gentle smile, "I'm
happy you are guarding the Scythe, Black Orchid."
The archaeological avatar then considered the
riddle of the guardian.
OOC: Tom, if Thunderhead or Jack Frost have or
saw a key, they will produce it now. I think there was one near the frozen cage
of Jacco, if I remember correctly. Thanks!
Best,
Jeff
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Red Hawk
As the discussion continues Chris place a
trusting hand on the dark defender's shoulder. "No Orchid. Please keep the
Scythe, be its Guardian. I trust you to make the decision maybe the rest of us
might not have the experience of willpower to do properly."
John
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OOC: I have no reason why but I thought CX had
extricated the key with his powers and was carrying it.
John
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Adamas' has the key. He took the key from the ice
cage with Jacco.
Best
Tom
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