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Day 2
Jul 27, 2012 2:11:45 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Jul 27, 2012 2:11:45 GMT -5
[Insight: [dice=20] +5= 25. Natural 20. Ouch!]
Nergüi grins unpleasantly and leans over, speaking very softly for the bard's benefit.
"You know, anyone so completely trustworthy as yourself is liable to get into all sorts of trouble. There are many, for example, who might misunderstand your honest intentions. Indeed, they might even take offense and start thinking of ways a musician could run into trouble on the open road. It's a harsh, harsh world. Maybe you'd better let me look after your valuables. For safekeeping."
[Intimidate: [dice=20]+11= 28][rand=986382196471459137661598653879347369750037730853247879775423957076]
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Day 2
Jul 27, 2012 17:04:21 GMT -5
Post by AzalaTerran on Jul 27, 2012 17:04:21 GMT -5
Nan Fa Ra Duk's face froze in place. His smarmy smile locked as he stared at the Beggar Khan. The only indication that he hadn't become a statue was a slight twitching at the corner of his mouth and a single large bead of sweat slowly rolling down his face.
The Bard slowly straightened himself and smiled wider, unable to hide the pained grimace in his expression
"Er... No, no that's quite all right. You're right, I'm sure I'll just keep these items to myself. I'll just.... see what Master Aeon is doing. Yes. See his braindead horse perform a trick."
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Day 2
Jul 28, 2012 3:13:11 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Jul 28, 2012 3:13:11 GMT -5
The Khan's smile brightened into something vaguely reminiscent of good cheer. After all, he certainly wasn't going to hold the bard's self-serving nature against him. In point of fact, it was somewhat reassuring.
"By all means."
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Day 2
Jul 28, 2012 7:05:06 GMT -5
Post by Barnzi88 on Jul 28, 2012 7:05:06 GMT -5
"I don't really mind what Akane really is. As far as I've seen, she's a good person."
In little time Tun Si was able to calm the horse to the point that he would tolerate Akane's presence. After making certain that the beast was fully relaxed, she led him by the reins towards Akane. "Here. He should be completely fine with you as his rider."
Tun Si then walked over to the rest of the horses to select her mount. Choosing the first one she calmed, she began attaching her belongings to the saddle.
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Day 2
Jul 28, 2012 11:54:23 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Jul 28, 2012 11:54:23 GMT -5
(NOTE: What Az did is an example of choosing not to challenge someone's interaction roll with a roll of your own. If he wanted to meet Nergüi's intimidate roll, he would have to roll a bluff that is higher. However, the risk of failing may have overweighed any reward he might get in getting a lucky high number. Interaction rolls are always a gamble, so if you are fine with submitting to the opposing character's roll, you are not obligated to make a roll of your own.)
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Day 2
Jul 30, 2012 1:21:40 GMT -5
Post by RoseNasty on Jul 30, 2012 1:21:40 GMT -5
Tama spends hardly a moment to process Akane's new information, and replies. "One can spend a lifetime believing one thing but it does not make it so. Either way, I would ask that next time you keep your distance until we can calm the animals enough to keep them from throwing anyone off." Tama nods slightly at Nam Il, and tilts the reigns on her horse to address the group, not seeing the benefit in arguing further with the spider at this time. "Everyone," her voice loud to make sure the others paid attention, "let us not waste any more time, here. Before we leave the city, I would like to make a few things clear. I have been appointed to lead you by the Fah-Rei government on a mission that is vital to the survival of the entire nation, and possibly the world. You have volunteered to aid in this task, but I would be remiss if I did not apprise you as to what that would entail. You will work under my command-and do not take me lightly, for I will not take my duty as such- and do as I say, for the benefit of us all. If you have a problem taking orders, or do not consider me fit to lead you, then you may as well dismount right now and be on your way. Any questions?"
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Day 2
Jul 30, 2012 15:48:31 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Jul 30, 2012 15:48:31 GMT -5
Nergüi contented himself with a shrug.
It wasn't as if he couldn't cut and run if she proved inept- and if she proved competent, there was no need for any trouble.
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Day 2
Jul 30, 2012 23:07:57 GMT -5
Post by Barnzi88 on Jul 30, 2012 23:07:57 GMT -5
Tun Si nodded, already aware that Tama will be leading the party.
After checking she had everything in order, she hoisted herself up on her mount.
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Day 2
Jul 31, 2012 9:12:15 GMT -5
Post by OkeyDJ on Jul 31, 2012 9:12:15 GMT -5
Akane looked to the trees, it looked so easy, just to leave the group. Than Akane remembered her sisters, her mother and her grandmother...than the vision she received from Tun Si's fortune. Akane looked at everyone in the group, than she relaized these where the other people that were intertwined in that vision. Akane sighed to herself, even if she had been kicked out of the group because of her demon heritage she would have still followed.
Akane looked at Tama and nodded in compliance with her words. Akane gently raised herself on top of the animal, with only her back pack on. Even if she gets bucked off she can easily land a distance away.
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Day 2
Jul 31, 2012 18:43:29 GMT -5
Post by AzalaTerran on Jul 31, 2012 18:43:29 GMT -5
Nan Fa Ra Duk sulked on his horse, now located much farther away from the Beggar Khan, and sighed loudly muttering to himself
"Oh sure, just leave and go right into a dungeon."
Louder he said "Since everyone seems set on going, shall we be off?"
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Day 2
Aug 1, 2012 10:12:53 GMT -5
Post by cancerbones on Aug 1, 2012 10:12:53 GMT -5
Aeon's horse begins to saunter towards tama as he does a last minute gear inspection. When he finishes he looks about.
" lets roll, then. lead the way, leader"
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Day 2
Aug 2, 2012 8:09:48 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Aug 2, 2012 8:09:48 GMT -5
And so our heroes take off Westward, to Shion-Pa.
The party travels down the road for hours, stopping only for brief rests of food and drink for them and their horses. As they travel, they reflect on what the mission may bring to them. Although they hold optimism at some degree, there is a darkness in the air they could practically feel, even in the countryside, like the signs of a bad omen or a wrath-filled spirit. As they cross agricultural plains, the road begins to coil around a series of wooded mountains.
Up ahead is a large group of dangerous looking men. They are blocking the road.
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Day 2
Aug 2, 2012 12:18:15 GMT -5
Post by RoseNasty on Aug 2, 2012 12:18:15 GMT -5
While still a safe distance away from the men, Tama brings her horse to a slow trot. "This does not bode well..." she turns to the group, "Akane, take to the woods and search for more of these men. If they're up to trouble, they're bound to have scouts waiting around to flank us. Bind them and bring them out to the road as quickly as you can. I will approach them and draw out their leader, and perhaps we can get past after a short conversation. If they want a fight, well, just follow my lead," and with that, she draws her naginata and makes her way to the group.
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OkeyDJ
Lvl 1 - Traveler
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Day 2
Aug 2, 2012 13:31:49 GMT -5
Post by OkeyDJ on Aug 2, 2012 13:31:49 GMT -5
Akane nodded and slipped off her horse without disturbing the beast and disappeared into her element. Akane shuffled through the brush and fauna without disturbing anything around her. She stopped after a few seconds. She started to scan the area.
(Perception [dice=20]+7=18)[rand=5466690664179623831748073454946360130567266605799294297285377979]
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Day 2
Aug 2, 2012 15:14:18 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Aug 2, 2012 15:14:18 GMT -5
Nergüi simply made a point of stringing his bow.
As a fairly dangerous-looking man himself, he tried to see if there was any symbol he recognized- having worked with more than one bandit group, it wasn't much of a stretch...
[Perception: [dice=20]+15= 28] (To see if he can even make anything out)[rand=61690031932597784666137697511584551750779462306817057160446829034]
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Day 2
Aug 2, 2012 17:33:03 GMT -5
Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 2, 2012 17:33:03 GMT -5
Tun Si couldn't help but feel as though something, or someone, was coming up from behind the group.
[Perception] [dice=20]+14=24
[rand=48393644206225871156421545892953969685486122034497496603636536747]
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Day 2
Aug 4, 2012 8:45:22 GMT -5
Post by cancerbones on Aug 4, 2012 8:45:22 GMT -5
Aeon's horse trotted along behind the rest of the group. His eyes flicked back and forth among the men in the road. A flicker of blue energy sparked deep in his eyes as his mind lashed out attempting to peel open the leader of the groups deepest secrets.
((Mind Probe [dice=20]+15))[rand=96596395550295713987060359213501850149792153388340475640166550875]
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Day 2
Aug 4, 2012 11:48:19 GMT -5
Post by AzalaTerran on Aug 4, 2012 11:48:19 GMT -5
Nan Fa Ra Duk grimaced.
"Great... more trouble. He thought to himself, "We're so dead.
[Perception roll [dice=20]+4] Nan Fa Ra Duk peered ahead trying to see if he recognized the gang of obvious bandits ahead[rand=7714327971710269421200161952174363605195972716239396112897664185]
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Day 2
Aug 7, 2012 20:13:34 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Aug 7, 2012 20:13:34 GMT -5
Akane's eyes saw that an ambush was certainly planned, at least at some point. Up ahead were the bodies of bandits, dead where they hid deep in the bushes, blood dripping from their bodies. As they got closer, Tun Si scanned the area. The gut feeling she felt did not go away, but she saw nothing. Nergüi definitely recognized these men. He had worked with them a while back. While competent scoundrels when it came to the job, they were scoundrels all the same, as bloodthirsty and merciless as any cutthroat. He remembered the leader's name to be Zhang. Duk's relationship with the bunch ahead was not as amicable; he recognized at least three of the men, and the last time he saw them, he was pilfering their coin purses in the middle of the night as they snored from too much sake, a night of music and partying that Duk had coerced. Aeon would learn of both of these relationships as he successfully scanned Zhang's mind. What's more, he knew what they intended. Close enough, Zhang steps up and cals out to the group. The party is forced to stop their horses. "Good afternoon, travelers, we-... ..Nergüi??" Zhang grins. "Isn't this bunch a bit colorful for your tastes?" "E-excuse me," Nam Il boldly calls out, "I'm afraid we are in a hurry, w-would you please allow us to pass..?" Zhang gives Nam Il a look that could cut paper. Not responding, he turned back to Nergüi, as the bandits start slowly circling the party. A scarred man leers at Duk, "Hey, you look familiar.." [Simple Bluff challenge] As the bandit horde spreads, Zhang talks plainly to Nergüi. "S'a slaving operation, Nergüi. These ladies especially are worth their weight over in Rhasmapatra. You're welcome to a share of the earnings, if you want in." From past experience, Nergüi knew that he could take any of these bandits on with a hand tied behind his back, but he also knew of their effectiveness as a squad. As this is going on, Aeon senses another psychic nearby, but knows not from where........
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Day 2
Aug 7, 2012 21:07:43 GMT -5
Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 7, 2012 21:07:43 GMT -5
Tun Si kept a dangerous, watchful eye on the bandits as they encircled the group.
[Insight][dice=20]+13=25
[rand=5725753728765994268349271733313877492937492206697835090577136725]
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Lvl 1 - Traveler
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Day 2
Aug 7, 2012 21:18:12 GMT -5
Post by OkeyDJ on Aug 7, 2012 21:18:12 GMT -5
This wasn't the first blood bath Akane saw. As the years of divination rolled she witnessed horrors in her visions, even out side of her profession she witness carnage that almost numbed her. Nevertheless, Akane crinkled her nose at the horrendous sight. She started to slip back towards her teammates.
(Stealth [dice=20]+10=28)
Through her years of stalking prey, Akane was able to slip from tree to tree to avoid any branch snapping and leave rustling. Oh, how proud her mother will be right now. Akane was able to catch the rest of the conversation from the bandits. Akane looked to Tama, she was in clear view for her to see. Awaiting for any orders.[rand=88008145894855260176135811489075423403745244722813414193561440333724]
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Day 2
Aug 7, 2012 23:11:42 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Aug 7, 2012 23:11:42 GMT -5
Tun Si: success
The looks the men gave Tun Si was beyond creepy, there was no doubt in her mind that they would surely "use her up" before selling her off to the slave market in a faraway kingdom.
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Day 2
Aug 8, 2012 0:34:20 GMT -5
Post by RoseNasty on Aug 8, 2012 0:34:20 GMT -5
Tama could almost fail to comprehend the candor of this bandit in front of her. With a swift movement, her naginata was pointed at the man's head, demanding his full attention. "A remarkable fool you are to let loose your tongue in such a manner in front of me, creature. Do not speak to my men. You waste your time. Think carefully about what your next move will be, villain, for the wrong choice will warrant my blade in your chest." Her last words spoken with a growl, Tama's eyes shone with fury as they bore into Zhang's. [dice=20] =7 (Intimidate) With a glance, she looked over to Akane and gave her the most imperceptible nod. "Aeon, tell Akane to hold her position for now."[rand=848033714735738407363849173953074779375549260143505422736003496775]
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Day 2
Aug 8, 2012 2:26:16 GMT -5
Post by Barnzi88 on Aug 8, 2012 2:26:16 GMT -5
In spite of their lecherous intentions, Tun Si maintained a stoic and guarded composure as she glared them down. Nonetheless she won't hesitate to snap their spines before allowing a single one of those scumbags to lay a finger on her.
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Day 2
Aug 8, 2012 2:29:49 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Aug 8, 2012 2:29:49 GMT -5
Nergüi scratched his chin and peered from Tama to Zhang, acting for all the world as if he'd heard none of his commander's outburst.
"A generous offer, Zhang. Might be you think you'll need the help?"
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Day 2
Aug 8, 2012 14:39:18 GMT -5
Post by cancerbones on Aug 8, 2012 14:39:18 GMT -5
The mention of the word slave sparks something deep within Aeon. His mouth forms into an angry grimace as psychic energy whirls and flickers blue in his eyes as he drops control of his mount.
"You want slaves? Then you shall have them."
((dominate [dice=20]+15 for shits and giggles, all of them.))
A nova of psychic energy explodes out of Aeon lashing itself to the minds of those weak enough to succumb to his will, tendrils of flicking energy like a conglomeration of lightning and fire linking them back to Aron.
[rand=8360934257507324956484607420861751076424913480880010305196046829224]
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Day 2
Aug 8, 2012 19:22:55 GMT -5
Post by AzalaTerran on Aug 8, 2012 19:22:55 GMT -5
[Bluff Check: [dice=20]+14)
Nan Fa Ra Duk avoided the bandit's eye, slouched and spoke in a tone an octave lower than normal, "Me? No I've never left the city before. I'm here as the Rhasmapatian's assistant"[rand=56726008738507160258845732542404395416781481739843259301890413626]
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Day 2
Aug 9, 2012 1:55:36 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Aug 9, 2012 1:55:36 GMT -5
Zhang grimaces from Tama's intimidating, definitely sweating. He stammers to Nergüi. "L-looks like you do hang with a tough group.. tell you what, I'll give you an extra percentage of my share if you-Gah!" The bandits all hold their heads in pain at Aeon's attack. Aeon: [failure] With around 30 bandits in the area, Aeon's attempt to capture them all was valiant but fruitless. With their heads clearing, Zhang reaches for his blade, hissing, "You're gonna pay for that, freak.. but your friends are gonna pay even greater-" At that instant, Aeon's senses snap to attention as an incredibly focused psychic energy is coming, fast. Akane only notices at the last moment a figure speeding past her, towards the road. A sword-clad woman leaps out of the woods over the unsuspecting bandits, surging with a blue aura. As she lands in the midst a shockwave of psionic energy blasts bandits into the air with hapless cries. Before Zhang could utter another word his throat is slit from a passing blade. Like the wind, the woman's blade spin across the area downing man after man. The horses our heroes ride are getting startled. As the smoke clears from the shockwave, the few bandits alive are either dying or crawling on the floor or have fled for their lives, leaving the lone warrior glaring at our heroes. She is Rhasmapatran, like Aeon. But that doesn't seem to be the only similarity. "Aeon Singh.." She mutters coldly, "..Make peace with the Devas..!!" In a situation as this where Aeon would reflexively look for a weakness in his enemy's mind, he finds, horribly, that this woman's mind is impenetrable to him. Battle 2: The Psionic TornadoTerrain: Dirt road, woods. Dead bodies abound, & a crater of earth. Enemies: -Mysterious Warrior (A psychic warrior burning with levels of psionics and chi that are through the roof. Mid boss.) Aeon [dice=20]+0 Akane [dice=20]+2 Duk [dice=20]+1 Nam Il [dice=20]+1 Nergüi [dice=20]+4 Tama [dice=20]+0 Tun Si [dice=20]+1 Turn Order:1-Psychic Warrior 2-Nergüi 3-Tama 4-Akane 5-Aeon 6-Nam Il 7-Duk 8-Tun Si With a brief crouch, the psychic warrior propels into the air straight at Aeon with a careening slash. Aeon's Defense Roll: [dice=20]+5 = 19 [failure] Aeon receives a gash across his arm as he tries avoiding the attack, and it propels him off his horse. Aeon's Reflex Save: [dice=20]+5 = 21 [success] Aeon is quick enough to roll/stagger to his feet from the fall. [You do not have to waste an action getting up from the attack as a result.] The psychic warrior landed behind out heroes, the action causing the horses, save Nergüi's, to grow far more nervous. [rand=6631680676404028462152615634862430945793230763692943507425734307315]
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Day 2
Aug 9, 2012 2:16:36 GMT -5
Post by Cole Deschain on Aug 9, 2012 2:16:36 GMT -5
The Beggar Khan was momentarily taken aback by the way they'd been blindsided, but he'd been ambushed before...
He gigged his steppe pony about with a simple nudge of his knees, then barked a single harsh word in Ulanese that the linguistically inclined would recognize as "Go!"
His mount surged forward (for the benefit of shot on the run, Skirmish, and Leading the Charge), running hard for the fringe of the forest. Nergüi coolly drew and fired three arrows at the woman in rapid succession as he made for the relative cover of the treeline.
[Shot 1: [dice=20]+ 14= 20 + whatever the bonuses from Skirmish, Shot on the Run, and Leading the Charge might be
Shot 2: [dice=20]+ 14=29 + whatever the bonuses from Skirmish, Shot on the Run, and Leading the Charge might be
Shot 3: [dice=20]+ 14=27 + whatever the bonuses from Skirmish, Shot on the Run, and Leading the Charge might be][rand=276188522025815482823858252258467212378016873773939695362789385]
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Day 2
Aug 9, 2012 14:10:36 GMT -5
Post by PyrasTerran on Aug 9, 2012 14:10:36 GMT -5
[NOTE: Leading the Charge: Whenever Nergüi is the first of the party to attack in combat, and he attacks on his turn, everyone else in the party gets a bonus to attacking whatever enemies he has attacked. This applies to the first round of combat.]
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