{Location: Domain
Dimension}
The fight to save the Brain Coral had been won.
The
Brain Coral communicated telepathically with its rescuers, “Thank you for
coming to my aid”
The Black Orchid realized their new companion may
be a bit startled by her sudden appearance; she situated herself so that Adamas
was between her and the Ghoul and then she reappeared. Trying to communicate
with the Brain Coral, the Black Orchid thought "You are welcome. I am the
Black Orchid." She waited to see if she was successful.
“It is a pleasure to meet you Black Orchid.
I'm called Tullaeh” was the Brain Coral’s telepathic reply
The Skink prepared to attack but the last
standing Ghoul was talking about how happy it was having joined the Earth Pack.
Ghoul
#1 bounded around the Earthlings. “Yeah! I am now in the Earth Pack! Great
victories to the Earth Pack!
Black Orchid had become visible. She was looking at the Brain Coral.
Menagerie turned into his human form. He was
talking to the Ghoul about what it means to be a member of the Earth Pack.
Conquistador had turned his back on the Ghoul and
was watching the incoming paths. He was making sure there wasn't another wave
of attackers.
The others could see The Black Orchid
concentrating. "The coral's name is Tullaeh." she said out loud. "Are
there more like the beasts we just fought?" She said this telepathically
so the Ghoul doesn't hear her.
"There are other packs within me but
none are near you," replied Tullaeh telepathically.
StrikeForce helped watch the paths for any
incoming attacks. He told Conquistador. “Good work back there. I thought I
would assist with the lookout."
“Thanks, having someone help watch would be great,”
Conquistador replied.
Jason activated his sensors and scanned the
areas that Conquistadors was not currently focusing on.
The Skink rapidly checked the brain coral for
damage. Fast moving on all sides...
"You ok, brain coral? You hurt?"
“I am hurt but it is not life threatening. I
will heal. Thanks to you and your friends,” Tullaeh said.
Adamas stayed between Black Orchid and the
Ghoul. “I’m glad we were here to aid
you,” he thought to Tullaeh. “We are
trying to get to the Orb, can you now help us?”
Adamas kept an eye on the Ghoul, as he scanned
the area.
The Brain Coral said, "There are several
ways I can help and one way I can't. I can't allow you fly. That is a natural
self defense. I can no more do that than you can grant safe passage through
your body to a microbe. I can do this."
All the heroes felt Tullaeh heal them including
the Ghoul.
"Adamas and Black Orchid, I have
implanted in your mind a map of the quickest way to the Orb. I will warn of any
dangers as you travel. You will have time to avoid them."
The Guardians moved quickly through the brain
coral. Tullaeh and the Ghoul provided amble warning of approaching demons that
were easily avoided. Soon they reached
their destination.
The Scarlet Orb sphere was directly in the center
of the brain coral. The fields around the Orb were littered with the dead husks
of demons and demoniac creatures. As the guardians moved closer to the Orb they
noticed a blue glow in the direction in front of them. As they came closer they
could make out a giant pulsating beam of energy shooting skyward, and
levitating a two hundred feet diameter adamantium sphere three hundred feet
into the air.
“This is why they attacked me,” Tullaeh
explained, “As I grow in size, I grow in strength. Cr’tgerof has to expend
significant amounts of energy to keep the Scarlet Orb in the air. At the size I
am now, no one can fly up to it but in a few months I will be large enough that
he won’t even be able to keep the Scarlet Orb in the air.”
The Ghoul pointed to the base of the energy beam.
“There are the guards in that building. I can smell them. They are Boogens,
very tasty”. The Ghoul licked his large lips.
Adamas was the only one able to see them from the
distance. He saw 10 Boogens guarding what appeared to be a control booth. He
described the building he saw to Tullaeh.
“Yes, that is where the controls to the energy
beam are. The demons are there to prevent anyone from entering or using the
booth without their Lord Master’s approval.
Strikeforce and Red Hawk used their sensors. The
Orb has a solid surface without any windows, doors, or secret portals. Nothing
was open at this time. They weren’t able to discern whether moving the Scarlet
Orb would cause a doorway to open. If there are any openings they would have to
be magical in nature because neither of them could discern any mechanical or
electrical means to open the Orb.
The Ghoul said, “When it is up, no opening but
when down there is an opening.” He nodded his head, hair flying back and forth
over his shoulders and forehead. The Ghoul looked at Menagerie, then Black
Orchid, and then Trekker. “Can we eat the Boogens now? They tasty!
Adamas remembered the Boogens from Occult’s
Castle. He told the team about the 3 armed chicken headed demons. He gave the
team a description.
Menagerie looked at the Ghoul, “No, we need a
plan first.”
Conquistador stood next to the others, “Yes, a
plan would be good. Wish I had one but not being able to fly is really throwing
me off my game.”
He looked at Guardians, “So does anyone have any
ideas?”
<Replies
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The
Black Orchid realizes their new companion may be a bit startled by her sudden
appearance; she situates herself so that Adamas is between her and the Ghoul
and then she reappears. Trying to communicate with the Brain Coral (Willpower
to boost any Int roll if needed/possible), The Black Orchid thinks "You
are welcome. I am the Black Orchid." She waits to see if she was
successful.
Marc
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It is a pleasure to meet you Black Orchid.
I'm called Tullaeh
Tom
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The Skink prepared to attack but the last
standing Ghoul was talking about how happy it was having joined the Earth Pack.
Black Orchid has become visible. She was looking at the Brain Coral.
Menagerie turned into his human form. He was
talking to the Ghoul about what it means to be a member of the Earth Pack.
Conquistador had turned his back on the Ghoul
and was watching the incoming paths. He was making sure there wasn't another
wave of attackers.
Best
Tom
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The others can see The Black Orchid
concentrating. "The coral's name is Tullaeh." she says out loud.
"Are there more like the beasts we just
fought?" She says this telepathically so the Ghoul doesn't hear her.
Marc
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"There are other packs within me but
none are near you," replied Tullaeh.
Best
Tom
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[OOC: Sorry I've been out of the loop for a
while (I somehow missed seeing the last issue). We're trying to get to the orb,
right?]
Marc
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Correct, you are trying to get to the orb.
Tom
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StrikeForce will help watch the paths for any
incoming attacks. He will tell Conquistador. “Good work back there. I thought I
would assist with the lookout."
OOC: Jason will activate his sensors and scan
the areas that Conquistadors is not currently focusing on.
Jamey
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IC: Adamas stays between Black Orchid and the
Ghoul. “I’m glad we were here to aid
you,” he thinks to Tullaeh. We are
trying to get to the Orb, can you now help us?”
Adamas will keep an eye on the Ghoul, as he
scans the area.
Jon
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Tullaeh replied, "There are several ways
I can help and one way I can't. I can't allow you fly. That is a natural self
defense. I can no more do that than you can grant safe passage through your
body to a microbe. I can do this."
All the players feel themselves heal
including the Ghoul.
"Adamas and Black Orchid, I have
implanted in your mind a map of the quickest way to the Orb. I will warn of any
dangers as you travel. You will have time to avoid them."
Best
Tom
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The skink rapid checks the brain coral for
damage. Fast moving on all sides...
"You ok, brain coral? You hurt?"
Chuck
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