Iron Stars - Survival Challenge

The survival challenge is the next event. Contestants are given a set of traveling clothes to wear appropriate to their home nation, and their belongings are temporarily kept here in the locker room with the exception of a small survival knife (small advanced weapon) and a survival kit. The contestants will be scattered across unexplored forest to create shelter , fire, food, drinkable water , and contend with the elements. Hostile wildlife is also present. Although assault of your fellow contestants is not against the rules , game judges may impose certain measures on especially aggressive contestants.

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After arriving at the locker rooms and being issued his equipment Max inventories his survival kit getting an idea of his available resources. (Is this the standard survival kit from the book? and are powers allowed in this event?)

Seung arrives donning his attire and survival bag. He finishes off checking the edge of the blade before heading for the start now ready. (I'll ask for the heck of it but I'm sure no cybernetics) (edited)

(Or for that matter, arcane foci.)

Entering in the locker room, Goblin follow the instructions and wear the clothes that he were given. With a slight disappointment, he puts his cape with all of his other gear in his assigned locker, keeping only his mask on his face. Before checking the knife and the survival kit, he looks at the other contestants and gives them each a nod.

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Checking his gear over and over from his locker so much so like military training.

Teucer enters the locker room and methodically strips his kit from his clothing, making sure to store it neatly in the locker before changing into the tournament attire. Taking the survival kit, he spreads the contents across the bench before changing it's configuration to his liking. The knife is strapped to his forearm and the second from the kit is tucked into his boot. (Can we exchange the emergency beacon for some rope or another item with a little more utility?) Content that everything is in it's proper place, Teucer turns to observe the rest of the competitors (edited)

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Glimmer glides gracefully into the locker room. And with minour sadness they draw their needle like blade, an excellently crafted revolver and a set of knives and stows it in the locker. Gear from home exchanged for the survival kit, they draw the provided knife and shift it manipulative limb to manipulative limb with practiced ease.

(Standard survival kit. No powers. No cybernetics )

2:00 PM

(The beacon is for if you want to quit so it’s just as is)

A Galatea Games attending games minister enters the room with a wide map board of the arena. “Everyone here is a survivalist. You have a choice on climate for our game to take place. Ocean shore Forest Savannah Tundra Desert

Lyuba selects ocean shore.

"My preference would be forest. more useful materials there."

(Can we select the same climate than someone else or we need to pick a different one each?)

(Whatever one gets the most is what the climate will be for everyone

"My vote goes to the Tundra." (edited)

Glimmer selects Forest for their vote.

"My choice is for the forest."

"I will choose the Forest"

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"It seems forest carries the vote. While the zone is prepared, please feel free to spend the next few moments relaxing and preparing for the upcoming contest"

11:49 AM

The attendant heads out, taking a small elevator up to the control room where different aspects of the competition will be run

During the relaxation time given to them, Goblin takes this time to connect once more with Aura while he is able to, feeding on their relationship to get the needed strength before entering in the arena.

"May you have luck, and minimal issues with wolves." Glimmer gives a mixture of a courtesy and a bow to the other competitors, their voice a high pitched hum.

You cannot see the arena yet, but there is something of a trumpet fanfare outside and the gates open, allowing you to head into the arena to wave to the crowds before you're transported to the actual contest area. You can hear the cheers and jeers outside in equal measure.

"I wish I had payed attention to the preformance teachers at home. I could give them a show to really live vicariously through."

Glimmer gives a flourish to the crowds, and a wave. "Do not worry, friend, either you will remember it soon enough or nature will make it come back to you."

"Or just don't worry about it." Seung says walking out and only giving a few short waves towards the groups cheering before stopping and waiting.

Goblin joins the cheering toward the spectators and add his own experience to the discussion. "And when in doubt or facing a tricky situation, don't think too much and trust your guts. That could make the difference between death and life."

Max waves to the crowd as he enters the arena, the feeling of so many eyes on him an odd experience for someone who sent most of his time trying to blend in.

Teucer ignores the crowd, instead choosing to study his opponents. Moving along with the group, his heart rate quickens at the roar from the spectators but his eyes continue to flick between contestants

The crowd cheers one final time before a glowing circle, one for each of you appears in front of the podium you are standing at. Each looks to be crafted the same, showing a simple pine tree icon. It glows a gentle lime color and pulses

Lyuba cocks his head curiously then tossed his kit on the pad to see what happens

When he sees the glowing circles appear, Goblin looks at the one in front of him for a few seconds and quickly decides to touch it with his hand.

The kit is teleported to whatever destination the pad is linked to

9:29 AM

Goblin is teleported away from the rest of you upon touching the pad.

Glimmer gives a theatrical bow to the crowd, and gives a high pitched, "Good luck," To the others before interacting with the podium themselves.

Lyuba shrugs then lumbers off to the pad and away

Once he appears 'on the other side' of the ring, Goblin is a bit unsettled at first but he quickly reassess his new environment and looks all around him to check where he might be.

(I'll wait for everyone to get through and I'll explain how I'm going to operate this)

(Yeah, I'm fine with that. I posted now because I might not be awake in the heat of things when you all on the other side of the Atlantic are awake. :) )

Teucer watches Goblin vanish and the pulsing colour fade from the ring. He grits his teeth and accelerates towards another of the rings. While tempted to close his eyes as he crosses the boundary he forces his eyes wide, taking in the sensation

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With a last flourish of a wave Max steps into the teleporter.

Seung steps on the pad after watching the rest disappear away.

(okay so what I will do is describe the environment, which is more or less going to be the same for everyone even though we're not starting near each other. Hour by hour, I'll describe the local conditions, and anything that needs a reaction to what you're doing. So for example "It will be dark soon, and you can hear the howls of creatures in the forest from far away" , and each of you would describe sort of what you're doing to accomplish survival. and then i move on to the next hour once everyone's action comes in, if that makes sense)

(That's clear and that is all good for me)

3

(Sounds good)

The teleporters flare one by one as each of you is transported to a different part of the wilderness survival course, randomly assigned to you with plenty of space between all of you. The massive infrastructure simulates the exact conditions of a conifer forest at 6 in the morning. You're all a bit cold, and there is dew on the pine needles- thick on the ground in shady spots especially as the bits of morning frost begin the long process of evaporating. Fallen branches of various sizes in various states of shedding their needles mix with fallen cones. A soft carpet of leaves and dried needles coats the forest floor with the occasional rock or stone. Small birds and small rodents begin their morning errands, announcing to the world that they are awake and the first of the suns rays greet them.

6am- 7am: Entry to Contest Area. Conditions are Cold and Wet. Warming, Clear Skies and Sunny.

When he appears in the middle of the forest, Goblin shivers a bit from the cold but immediately starts looking all around him. He whistles a bit, trying to get echoes from another contestant or from local birds while examining his surroundings. (Is it a flat area or are there some spots higher than some others?)

(its a relatively flat area for everyone when you first enter the woods)

As the area seems flat, Goblin doesn't really have a place where to go in priority. He takes a few pine cones in his pockets and looks at the fallen branches. He will make two small pack. One with dried branches and one with branches that are still "wet".

(From 6-7 Goblin is collecting branches and sifting around the starting area)

Lyuba would look about for the tallest tree around him and look to see his surroundings. Mainly for places of refuge.

(From 6-7 Lyuba is safely climbing a tall tree and surveying the starting area for opportune places to shelter)

Given the supplies in the survival kit the biggest needs would probably be food and water. Water being the more immediate Max starts looking for a reliable source, keeping an eye out as he goes for any plants that looked like they'd be good for making cord or other uses.

Seung begins combing through the forest for a larger dry branch or small tree or shrubs he could whittle into a spear.

Glimmer gives a quick survey of their surroundings, coming to the conclusion that water and heat will be the two most immediate concerns. Shouldering the survival kit they set to searching the forest for fire material and for any sources of water.

(I think we're just missing Teucer, so when we get those in I'll summarize and move on)

Teucer looks through the canopy for the sun, trying to orientate himself to the cardinal directions. Choosing what he thinks is north, Teucer takes off. Water is his priority but he is looking for anything that he can use, if he can make a spear or even better an Atlatl

(okay, text incoming)

8:00 AM

6-7AM: Goblin- Goblin has managed to sort two knee high piles of wood, one of wet branches that will need some drying out, and one with some dried branches he was able to find in the protected eaves of some of the larger trees. Lyuba has managed to scramble to the top of a tall tree and sees a protected looking cave down near the nearby water of the lakeshore. There is not evidence of animals being present around it right now but this far away many details are hard to make out. Max is able to find some wild grapevine that looks like it van be pulled down to make good cordage. It is thick but pliant, wound heavily around the upper boughs of some of the trees. Many birds scatter , coming here often to eat the grapes. By the end of the first hour Seung has managed to widdle a long spear, capable of thrusting with one hand with a sharp wooden point. Glimmer begins searching through the forest floor following her senses to try to find traces of water. She has started further from the lake than everyone else based on what she can determine, but it must feed from somewhere- and spends the first hour trying to find some evidence of a spring or creek feeding the large body of water nearby. At the end of the first hour she has not yet been able to locate anything, but has found some large moss covered rocks and hears bubbling in the ground around them. Teucer stumbles across the skeleton of a lope near the end of the first hour, along with a place where brush and sticks are abundant.

8:00 AM

7-8am: Conditions warming. Still cold and damp. Clear Skies and Sunny. (Go ahead and let me know your next moves ) (edited)

Seung chooses a random heading and begins walking straight looking for any signs of water or other living creatures. Game or human.

Lyuba looks to make a club and pick up some rocks for defence.

plenty of light in the day, as long as I stay moving, heat isn't an issue but I'll need to find a source of water, and then make a shelter nearby. Spotting the opportunity of the lope bones, Teucer picks through looking for some bones that he can make into tips for a spear or maybe even an axe head. Teucer will also look for at least 3 likely lengths of wood for darts and a spear thrower. Once satisfied he has his basic materials, he will continue his hunt for water (edited)

(got everyone's turns so far)

With his pile of wood completed, Goblin makes a bundle with the dried branches that he then attaches so he can carry it easily over his shoulder. From the other pile, he picks two or three of the biggest and most robust looking branch that he will later use to craft some crude spears. But before, he will start walking around, trying to find the sound of water as it will soon become a necessity. (Taking the bundle of dried branches with me and a few wet branches and looking for water)

Glimmer continues to search around the rocks for the source circling around them and trying to dig or displace them if need be.

(I think we just need max D when he’s got a hot second and I shall continue!)

(sorry for the delay.) Max gathers the vines and continues looking for water. Snacking on a few of the grapes if there were any.

(Survive/wis Seung )

3:47 PM

(Then I can move on!)

(10)

Seung is able to find signs of creatures , small by the looks of the prints. The shells of small nuts and other evidence of them eating some of the vegetation are also here. With how spongy the ground is here you think digging might yield some water. Lyuba is able to fashion a crude wooden club over the course of the hour, and pockets a small handful of flint rocks. Teucer is able to harvest the materials he needs. The bones can be knapped for specific construction uses but it seems like everything you need for your project is on hand. A series of deep puddles from the recent simulated rains are found in the next clearing. The water is murky. Glimmer is able to dig up some of the large rocks, toppling some of the stones to reveal a sediment packed stream bubbling up from the ground. Goblin ends up in the same clearing as glimmer , pulled in by the sound of the falling stones and the unmistakable gurgling of water pressure being released from the ground. Max feels a bit better after eating the grapes and they even hydrate him a bit. There are many clusters of them here. Although you’re not lost you’re having a hard time seeing a clear path through the trees to landmarks or other natural features from down here.

Lyuba makes his way down towards the cave and investigates the area around it

Hearing the sound of rock and water, Goblin wonders what's causing all this racket and he moves closer to the source of noise with caution. When he recognizes a figure, he hails and waves a hand. Once close enough to talk, he engages the conversation. "Hey! I'm Goblin form the Inheritor Alliance. Looks like you found water. That's great. I have a stock of wood that should be good for fire." He pauses a moment before adding. "Wanna... Wanna make an alliance so we get more chance to survive? They didn't said it was against the rules after all. Otherwise, I will continue on my way and don't bother you."

Daerevrurr

Hearing the sound of rock and water, Goblin wonders what's causing all this racket and he moves closer to the source of noise with caution. When he recognizes a figure, he hails and waves a hand. Once close enough to talk, he engages the conversation. "Hey! I'm Goblin form the Inheritor Alliance. Looks like you found water. That's great. I have a stock of wood that should be good for fire." He pauses a moment before adding. "Wanna... Wanna make an alliance so we get more chance to survive? They didn't said it was against the rules after all. Otherwise, I will continue on my way and don't bother you."

Glimmers wings spread out rapidly at the noise, the survival instinct to make oneself larger in the face of a threat present even in the noctua. They draw a knife and spin towards you, But listen as you talk. "You would need to gather your own food." They add.

Goblin recoils a bit from the widening wings before nodding. "That wouldn't be a problem. Do you need help with these rocks?" (edited)

"I have uncovered part of a stream, it would require substantial filtration however."

Putting his wood on the ground, Goblin moves closer to the Noctua. "You are Glimmer, right? That's the first time I meet someone from your species." he says casually while looking at the water. "The survival kits have water filter. We need something to store it. I will check around if I can find anything usable." (Looking for anything that could be used as water container, whether small or big. Big leaves, bark, junk if any... Otherwise a branch big enough that it could be crudely carved to make bowls.)

(sounds good, i think working that out and you two talking would be the hour)

2:20 PM

(So we've had turns from Lyuba, Goblin, and Glimmer so far)

Seung decides to follow the trail of the creatures scanning his surroundings as he goes.

Just walking through the woods didn't look like it would work for finding water. While Max tried to think of a new plan he started work on some defences. Looking for a good stout branch he began work on a spear.

Satisfied that with the water filter in his belt kit, he now has a source of drinkable water, Teucer begins the process of crafting his hunting tools. He'll need a fire to harden the wood and complete them but it is best to have the basics now. slicing away at the branches, he forms a spike on 2 and a small cup or bucket on the smaller branch which the darts fit well into. turning his attention to the bone, Teucer attempts to shape it into the head of a hatchet, making the beginnings of an edge which can be sharpened later.

(Fix/int Teucer )

(10)

Lyuba has fallen into the cave and you can see something has happened on the officiating side of things and he has been removed from the contest. Max is able to complete a spear he can thrust handily with one or two hands. Glimmer and Goblin complete moving the rocks aside and exposing enough of the stream to make a small pool of water. Iodine droplets are poured in and the water will be safe to drink. From the clearing here there is nothing immediately on hand to create some kind of receptacle to take the water with them. Teucer is able to make half of the items he is currently working on, specifically slicing the branches and carving the necessary shapes. Seung finds the trail of something with deep imprints into the ground like a deer or cow like being. It's difficult to tell what exactly it is.

6:08 PM

8-9am Warm and Sunny Conditions. Possible showers by noon.

With the trees blocking sight Max realizes he'll need to use his other senses as well. Continuing on he listens carefully intending to investigate any interesting sounds or scents.

Cleaning the sweat dropping from behind his mask, Goblin nods at Glimmer. "Good work here. If that's good for you, I will prepare a spear with one of the branches I brought with me and I will sharpen it with fire. Once equipped, I will look around for anything that we could use to transport water if we need to move from here. What's next on your list?"

Daerevrurr

Cleaning the sweat dropping from behind his mask, Goblin nods at Glimmer. "Good work here. If that's good for you, I will prepare a spear with one of the branches I brought with me and I will sharpen it with fire. Once equipped, I will look around for anything that we could use to transport water if we need to move from here. What's next on your list?"

"Shelter. Food is a much later concern but defense may be required for predators." Glimmer hovers above the ground a few inches and rotates. "I worked with fabrics once, I may be able to make something from the resources on hand. Fire is another concern that we should consider as well, at a minimum that should be gathered and protected." (edited)

Pointing at the pile of wood he brought with him, Goblin grins behind his mask. "That should do it for the wood. The survival kit should have a fire lighter I think. I let that to you while I'm preparing a spear." (Crafting a spear with one of the wet wood stick I took with me and hardening it with fire if I have enough time in one hour)

Seung continues to follow the deepening tracks spear at the ready.

Teucer continues his efforts at crafting the tools necessary for his defence and source of sustenance.

(Glimmer replied to goblin but what are they doing for the next hour? Have you two decided to shelter here? )

(I'm working on crafting and fire-hardening a spear for the next hour. I'm ok with sheltering here if that's good for Glimmer)

(Trying to make a shelter and rope if possible.)

(okay, ill move this up!)

Seung manages to follow the tracks to a clearing where four mule deer are resting- eating the grasses and dewy clovers that grow here. They have not noticed him and from here a kill would be an easy throw. Glimmer begins working on shelter, assembling some of the boughs goblin has collected though it looks like more are going to be needed to make something comfortable, warm, and big enough for two. Goblin manages to get a fire going and has a spear complete by the end of the hour. Max D catches the scent of something sweet, and upon walking for twenty more minutes finds a place where some natural flowering plants end in onion like bulbs. Every part of it looks edible. Teucer manages to finish the construction of his tools, satisfied with the work on those primitive weapons.

11:18 AM

-------------------------------- 9-10am. Warm and Sunny. Wind is increasing slightly in a west to east direction. The first howls of predators are heard in the area. (edited)

Glimmer perks up as howls pierce the air, they try and place if they are up or down wind from the predators. "I am more accostomed to blades, having served in the defense Corp against the Chimera, if you are unconfident in your swordsmanship." (edited)

Goblin stops a few seconds when he hears the howls, trying to find their direction. When Glimmer calls him out, he turns his head toward the Noctua. Pointing at his spear, he answers. "That a good thing I made this spear. I'm better with a gun but I should be able to defend myself with that wooden spear. What do we need next for that shelter?"

A drone with red and green blinking lights approaches Teucer, before dropping a rather large package with the following contents.

Backpack (0Enc) 50Cr

Climbing Harness 50Cr

Glowbug 5x5Cr=25Cr

Rations 6x5Cr= 30Cr

Rope 20m (TL0 2Enc)= 4Cr

Thermal Flare 5Cr

Telescoping Pole 10Cr

Wildlife Repellant Bomb 25Cr

1 Credit Coin

Total= 200Cr

There is also the following message.

General Teucer, show them what an Elysian is made off, you will win! Oh and if someone asks, please tell everyone that Khan Artema would make for a great Herald. Thanks.

Ilkhan Daira

P. S. 
We did include the remaining one credit in the care package. As Ivan thought that you never know if the wildlife are sentient and can be bribed.

Daerevrurr

Goblin stops a few seconds when he hears the howls, trying to find their direction. When Glimmer calls him out, he turns his head toward the Noctua. Pointing at his spear, he answers. "That a good thing I made this spear. I'm better with a gun but I should be able to defend myself with that wooden spear. What do we need next for that shelter?"

"Some place to put it, and insulation, we have tarps in our kits that we could use. A fire perhaps could be used to keep warm, and I doubt you would enjoy the feel of my charapace."

Teucer spots the flashing drone almost immediately. Barely wasting any time, he checks the contents of the pack and rapidly redistributes the contents to the survival kit and the backpack. The thermal flare is tucked into a pocket and the telescopic pole on another. (How tall are the trees here, are they substantial enough to climb?) Next on Teucer's order of priorities is shelter, scouting around, he looks for large boulders or natural formations that make for good shelter with descent protection.

(They’re substantial enough to climb if you think that might be a good vantage point )

A grey-black swirling, smoky mist with silver sparkles surrounding a Greystar symbol materializes next to Max through the almost magical technology of the Grail. It fully manifests, then dissipates, leaving a backpack bearing a subtle Greystar emblem on a strap, a bow, full quiver and a sheathed blade. 5 Backpack 15 Rations 3 days 10 Leather 50 Advanced Bow 20 40 arrows 20 Binoculars 4 Rope 20m 60 Advanced Medium Weapon 15 canteen and cookpot 1 credit (for emergency use only!) 200cr spent

(The Leather is primitive armor)

Seung aims his spear hefting it over his shoulder. He stands for a moment, arm cocked, taking slow breaths before throwing the spear for the nearest of the mule deer.

The throw is clean. It punches though the thick hide and the creature falls, terminally wounded via a center mass blow

Having tried a small amount of the plant to check it is actually edible, Max is finishing his harvest as the backpack materializes beside him. "Well, that's a welcome surprise." He rubs a thumb over the emblem on the strap. "Nice touch." He takes stock of his new wealth, changing into the leathers, pack on his back, bow in hand, and the quiver and blade on his hips. With a smile on his face he sets off again, trying to follow the land downhill in the hope of finding water. (I think I'm lightly encumbered now. Some of what I'm carrying isn't on the equipment list, so you may want to check the encumbrance values I'm using.)

Loadout
  Ready:
    Backpack enc1
    Leather armour enc1
    Advanced bow enc2
    20 Arrows enc1
    Binoculars enc1
    Advanced Medium Weapon enc1
    Glowbug enc0
    3 Thermal flares enc0
    Canteen enc0 
    1 Credit coin enc0
    Total 7/5
  Stowed:
    Knife enc1
    Survival kit(minus glowbug and flares) enc1
    Grape vines enc1
    Onion? enc1?
    3 Rations(bundled) enc1
    20 Arrows enc1
    20m Rope enc2
    Cookpot enc1
    Total 9/10

Edited after feedback from Neko (edited)

(If Seung still has time he’ll move up to the deer to begin working the body stripping the meat.) (edited)

(Woops. I was sure I had posted an answer to Glimmer but looks like I forgot. Sorry) "We can use this fire I have started for my spear and keep it alive. I will try to gather more wood as we have already used part of the stock I brought with me. Do you need something while I forage for wood or anything else useful?" he ask to Glimmer

Daerevrurr

(Woops. I was sure I had posted an answer to Glimmer but looks like I forgot. Sorry) "We can use this fire I have started for my spear and keep it alive. I will try to gather more wood as we have already used part of the stock I brought with me. Do you need something while I forage for wood or anything else useful?" he ask to Glimmer

"Materials for binding would be appreciated, as would more pieces of wood and stone for spears." Glimmer takes out the tarp from within their survival kit, intending to use it as an insulating layer in the shelter.

(The rope has no encumbrance if its carried on a backpack, I would say the canteen is also 0 since those tend to be worn on a hip and are not very big. The pot I think would be 1 not necessarily due to the weight but the difficulty of stowing it, and the vines I think would be 1 in their current form, possibly less once we do something with them)

(And yes. Seung has time to prep and field dress the deer.

From the top of the Tree, Teucer sees a large natural formation of boulders nearby- different from the ones Goblin and Glimmer are sheltering near. These standing stones are taller and wider, providing natural shade to the interior of their eerie clutching shape.

8:07 AM

They are moss covered and gray, aside from the face that hits the wind most often.

Marking the location of the pools in his mind, Teucer moves to the boulder formation. He spends his the course of the next hour collecting spongy material for somewhere to sleep and a cover to the entrance.

(I think that’s everyone. I’ll move this up)

Max is able to find water close to half an hour into his walk. At the shore of a large lake he can see small fish darting around in the shallows, and can hear the croaking of frogs and other amphibians who enjoy this environment. Tall reeds and cat-tails dominate the shoreline in some areas and from within the quacking of nesting ducks in unmistakable. Seung is able to complete field prep of his kill, separating the meat from the hide, and bones. All are valuable in a scenario like this. The organ meat is good only for feeding animals and is too bacteria filled to be safe, and is left behind as he prepares to move on. Glimmer and Goblin complete improvements to their shelter, reinforcing it with more wood, and insulating the inside with tarps given to them by the survival kits and supply drops. The inside already begins warming up as the project nears completion. Teucer is able to collect moss, pine boughs with soft needles, leaves and grasses to make a sleeping area and camo for the entry of his rock shelter. The howls of predator beasts sound louder now, and the first of the dark clouds begin appearing in the east- still a ways out.

8:31 PM

10am-11am. Danger Level Increasing. Player Protections Removed. Warm and breezy. Storms expected by 1pm.

Happy with the result of their common shelter, Goblin is about to congratulate Glimmer when a box appears in front of him out of nowhere. "Oh, looks like I received a gift." he says, seeing the colours of the Alliance decorating the box. The man crouches and opens it to check its content. Goblin puts the ration and the climbing harness in the backpack and he holsters the revolver so he can quickly get it if needed. "If you don't mind this kind of food, we will have three days worth of ration each so food is now less an issue in the coming days." The flares ends in his pockets and when he find a small fabric bag at the bottom of the box, he is intrigued. He picks it and opens it, revealing a dark anthracite grey feather and a message. Reading the message, he is overwhelmed by emotion and raises his head toward the Noctua. "This," he says, showing the feather, "is our insurance that we will be safe as long as I keep it with me." With these words, he attaches the feather to his vest, close to his hearth. "Now, we should insure that the shelter will be resistant enough to support that incoming storm. I will look around for vines or anything like that that could help us reinforce it."

Seung gathers the kit sent to him by the UNW, and using the tarp from his survival kit bags the meat prepped meat and puts into his backpack. Seung then uses the rope to secure his spear in easy reach on his back before taking the rifle in hand and looking for a sizeable tree to climb.

This lake looked like it could make a good place for a camp. Max drank his fill from his canteen, refilled it with the water filter, and started looking for a stout stand of trees to make a shelter in.

"Superstition is no substitute for skill, but we have the aptitude to prove ourselves victors." Glimmer hefts their recently gifted Zweihander before slinging it behind their back. "I have received rations as well, we should be set on that front."

Satisfied with his place to sleep tonight for the minute, Teucer turns his attention to food and fire. The rations will do but he'd prefer to save them for emergencies, he doesn't know how long this event will last or what challenges he'll encounter. Setting out north from his shelter, Teucer is looking for 3 things; the materials to make some small traps, a source of firewood for later and animal tracks.

(I think that’s everyone. I’ll get this moved up)

(okay, survive/wis for goblin, fix/int for Glimmer)

(Can you roll that for me Chief? A -2 modifier total I believe.)

(I will in the morning if you haven't got around to it)

(Survie/wis: 5)

(Goblin and Glimmer will have an encounter the next hour, but I'll move this up for everyone else)

7:59 AM

As the wind rises and the animals close in, there is a brief announcement that from here on, player protections have been entirely removed, and though the rules of the game prevent a 'death' , one can now die in the arena and be removed from the competition. Teucer is handily able to find a source of firewood near him from when he cut the pine boughs down to cover the entry to his camp. There are many fallen shallow rooted trees here that have been seasoning on the ground for some time, and should be able to burn for tjhe duration of your needs with a little effort. To that end animals of a small variety and size live all over this pine forest. You think you can find the materials to craft some traps here too and by the end of the hour have collected everything- it just need to be finished now. Seung is able to find one of the largest trees in the area and his strength allows him to climb it well and quickly. He can see palls of smoke coming from other points in the field (except Teucer's as his was inside, and Max has not made one yet ) This close to the water many trees have grown tall and strong due to the abundant nutrition in the soil and adequate groundwater. A stand of sturdy trees 40m frmo the water's edge is easy to find.

8:06 AM

Howls come close to the camp of Goblin and Glimmer, three distinct ones, as the red furred wolf hybrids bound into the clearing.

As the growls are followed by the three wolves, Goblin gets his revolver in hand and closes in with Glimmer. "Looks like we will have to fight. You will be able to show me how you handle this sword." (Should we roll initiative or something?)

(If we don't do anything to try to avoid a straight up combat somehow, we will need it, but i wans't going to throw you into a fight without giving you a chance to try anything)

(Oh, sorry. I thought it was unavoidable. I will change my stance if Glimmer wants to avoid the fight)

"Avoiding them is possible, but not without losing something in process from what I can see. I have my own biological defense that can hold them off for a moment and give you time." Glimmer unclasps their large blade and looks to goblin.

"I had rather not lose this place. We spent time to build this shelter and I don't want to abandon not for them." Giving a quick glance at his backpack, he adds, "Maybe we could lire them with some of our rations?"

"Potentially, then they run the risk of returning for food, or bringing back more. It could make a good distraction as well, as they fight for the ration."

"That was what I was thinking, yeah. Trying to distract them to get an edge at the beginning of the fight. But not if you are not confident with attacking them."

"I can potentially stun them for a time, and give you time to pick them off."

"Let's do that then. I have never backed up before a monster and that won't start today!"

Glimmer steps ahead of Goblin, Keeping ten metres distance between them, intending to act as a picket while he fires with the revolver.

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Seung picks one of the smoke trails that seems closest climbing down and heading in it’s direction.

Max starts building a shelter. Trying to build at right angles to the prevailing wind he strings his rope between two trees and stretches the tarp over it. Once the basic shelter is finished he starts cutting pine bows to camouflage and reinforce it, and a pile of the softer ones for bedding.

Teucer spends the next hour crafting the small traps that he hopes they will find him his dinner. Spreading them around his camp, Teucer sights the traps on the animal runs and baits them with some vegetables from a ration pack. Teucer will check on them when he returns, but for now he heads north, hunting bigger game

(looks like Glimmer and Goblin have decided to fight anyway, so lets get initiative there, that and its aftermath will be their hour)

8:39 AM

(and I'll move on with everyone elses)

(5)

(Just need glimmers )

(So sorry, that's a four.)

(goblin, hounds, glimmer)

As the wolves approaches, Goblin shoots at one of them, trying to take aim with this pistol he doesn't know well. At the same time, he cries loudly to try to frighten the beasts. (13/2)

The shot bounces before it hits the target and shatters on the ground. Spall peppers the soil nearby but no one is injured by the low grade ammunition. The hounds bark and howl drawing close to you and snapping their jaws. (Holding until end of round so glimmer is up)

(How far away are they at the moment?)

(10m)

Glimmer charges forward, leading with blade first towards the wolves. As they get close a small puff of spores emits from them, rendering the wolves easy prey for the blade. (Phys save, or be stunned for 2 rounds - con modifier) (And then 17/10 against the lead wolf.)

The wolves are stunned as the shower of paralyzing powders float over them as the sword swing neatly beheads the alpha

8:35 AM

(they're not going to be able to do anything right now, even run, so back to Goblin)

When Goblin sees that the wolves seem unable to move, Goblin realizes that the spores released by Glimmer might be what he meant by potentially stun them and he understands that the Noctua must be a fierce opponent. "Awesome job, Glimmer. Let's use this opportunity wisely." With that said, Goblin takes profit of the situation to fire once more with his revolver, this time with a better aim. (16/5)

The shot connects with one of the creatures, wounding it, but not doing enough to decisively put it down for now.

Alpha beheaded, Glimmer quickly sweeps the blade at the uninjured wolf, digging into the beasts shoulder as the paralysis begins to wear off. (16/7)

10:53 AM

"Keep firing while you can! It will wear off soon!" Glimmer shouts back to Goblin.

The creature howls as thje blade is plunged into it, and the stunning is beginning to wear off. (this was their second round, so you guys one more time before they likely run)

(Back to me then?)

(yessir)

Following Glimmer's advice, Goblin nods briefly before shooting again at one of the remaining wolves. (20/5)

The wolves have been routed. One survivor flees into the woods with its tail between its legs, and its mournful cries are answered by others in the area.

Goblin gives a satisfied nod at Glimmer while reloading his revolver. "Good job. That technique you have been using is impressive. I hope you won't have to use it on me anytime soon. Now, let's hope they learned the lesson and they won't come back anytime soon." (edited)

(I think everyone else announced their actions before we did that combat, so I'll summarize shortly)

Glimmer gives an indiscernable smile as you talk, slinging their blade across their back once more. "Indeed, you fought well, although your aim could use work."

Looking at the crude pistol while weighting it in his hand, Goblin answers with a smile. "Indeed. I'm not used to this kind of gun. I prefer my laser pistol or a good Breach Rifle."

Goblin and Glimmer deal with the aftermath from their fight. Max is able to complete the structure of his shelter, and will be heading out into the woods to look for bedding. The predators are keeping back for now given the recent fight and smell of their kin's blood in the air. When foraging to find bedding, Max finds some local variant of mushroom that looks like an organic paper fan. Teucer is able to complete and set out some traps for smaller game and sets out into the woods on the hunt for something bigger. Coming to a small pond that is really no more than a large puddle he sees muddy tracks leading away from the pool deeper into the woods.

1:40 PM

Seung begins moving, and hears the sounds of a fight winding down in the distance by time he concludes his walk fo the hour. A pistol shot and the howls of wolves are difficult to miss.

Seung turns heading toward the sound of gun fire looking to hunker down the moment he notices he's within 100m of who ever was firing.

Glimmer and Goblin are going through the aftermath of battle here. Neither looks to be injured, but the beasts they've dispatched have bled everywhere, and a few are terminally wounded needing mercy. They are speaking, inventorying what was used, what remains, and what the fate of their camp should be now that a fight has taken place here.

(If I still have time.) Seung takes out his rifle sighting it on the one with the revolver, (goblin) and readies to fire aiming for his shoulder holding the pistol.

(sneak/dex for Seung, notice/wis for glimmer and goblin)

(7)

(day time for noctua maluses?)

(yes, its noon right now)

(9)

(1)

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(The book says many survival kits come with survival booklets on the planet their made for. Do these ones? and if so do they mention this mushroom?)

Leaving his traps to do their work, Teucer examines the tracks trying to determine what it is and how long ago they were made. Limiting himself to only 5 minutes of examination, Teucer then begins traking the beast, with answers to his questions or none.

(goblin would notice) The glint of light on some glass draws goblins attention to the woodline nearby as the clouds unexpectedly shift overhead, causing the beams of sunlight and their resulting shadows in the woods to change

As he is about to holster his pistol in his belt, Goblin suddenly pivots on his legs and takes a low profile, facing the source of some light flash. He points his weapon in the general direction and advises Glimmer. "Take care. It looks like we are not alone anymore." Then, in a strong voice, he hails the trees: "Whoever you are, show yourself! We won't arm you if you don't do anything stupid."

Seung thinks to himself, "Did he just say arm me?" Seung sits stunned for just a moment before putting the rifle back to his shoulder sighting in and firing. (Gunna hold off on rolling for now to make sure with neko) (edited)

(talking a couple short lines is a free action, we'll give them another second or two to do something before you shoot, since they did notice you. You're still going to fire before any of them can be offensive back)

Getting no answers, Goblin starts to doubt what he saw was actually from someone roaming around rather than from a natural source. However, he decides to give another try, this time with a less aggressive stance. Putting his revolver back in his holster, he then raises his two hands above his head. "If there's anyone here, you can come closer. We are all friends here."

"I won't be ae to produce enough spores again as I did with the wolves." Glimmer crouches down at the warning, unsheathing their blade slightly at the warning (edited)

(alright Seung, do what you wanna do)

Seung fires the rifle aiming for Goblins shoulder that was recently holding the revolver. (27/14)

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(this heavily wounds goblin, but he is not downed)

(Do we roll initiative or something?)

(If you're planning on fighting back, we will need initiative, yes. Seung went, so we'll see where you guys fit into the order now)

(What do you want to do Glimmer? I'm almost dead but you might survive with good decisions)

(How close are we too trees?)

(They'd be within a single move action to get to)

Glimmer thinks for a moment, their opponent has a longer range weapon then they do and Glimmer isn't proficient with firearms except for those close to heart. If they run to the trees at least one of them will make it. Preferably not Goblin. "Trees! Move, go! I have medicine for later." Glimmer ducks and runs, not looking back to see if Goblin follows.

In a really bad shape, Goblin grabs his backpack (I was close to it, reloading my weapon with ammo from the bag) and tries to follow Glimmer. The pain is horrible and Goblin is forced to grit his teeth to not simply faint while he runs.

(you guys would each have a main action since you've only moved, if you';d like to use them for anything)

Once under the cover of trees, Goblin tries to conceal himself as much as possible to catch his breath (Total Defense)

(Double move)

(Back to Seung then. Both of them have hard cover, and Hemon has hard cover and has taken total defense)

Seung fires again aiming for what little of goblin he can see trying for non lethal shot. (27/20 if that some how manages to miss then I’ll use my warrior skill.)

The shot takes a chunk of tree out, and the last piece of goblin with it. an emergency lift drone comes to provide medical aid, and teleport him from the area, leaving his game items behind.

As the drone lifts Goblin from the ground, the feather he was sent falls to the ground before disappearing in a mist of Metaspace.

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(Glimmer would be up then, as seung has gone and goblin is now out)

Glimmer continues to sprint, putting trees between them and the attacker. They look for at tree they could easily climb in front of them.

(there are a lot of tall trees, I'd say if you're relocating from the one you're at, half your move would be getting to a new tree, and half would be getting 1/3 the way up. If you want to double move you'd be in the top branches- up to you and how you want to spend your main action. If you need more details let me know)

(Can I do a double move and hide?)

(you'd have concealment but not cover in the tree tops. A skill check to try to further improve on that is also a main action which you wouldn't have anymore due to the double move)

Seung stands from where he was crouched waiting. He moves towards where Goblin once was gun pointed to where he last saw Glimmer. (Don't know the true distance so likely double move.)

(we were 100m from them when we started shooting. They moved away and up, and it was left ambiguous in Gimmer's case for how much so maintaining the 100m for this move seems like the most fair thing. I guess now we wait for them to answer about that last turn and see what we're doing now)

(Would have doubled moved deeper into the forest, to a tree to climb next round.)

(alright, Seung is going to snap fire then before your move from w hat ive been told)

(okay, correction, if you're breaking contact, we'll end initiative here)

Alexander Munroe | Rusty (Max D)

(The book says many survival kits come with survival booklets on the planet their made for. Do these ones? and if so do they mention this mushroom?)

(Yes. These mushrooms can be eaten )

Teucer

Leaving his traps to do their work, Teucer examines the tracks trying to determine what it is and how long ago they were made. Limiting himself to only 5 minutes of examination, Teucer then begins traking the beast, with answers to his questions or none.

The beast is the size of a Terran bear though the prints do not show it has claws. It does however have mass and either horns or jaws. You can see rutting marks in the ground where it must have been trying to turn up roots

Knowing the variety of toxins fungus can produce, Max double checks his identification before collecting the mushrooms to add a nice taste of home to his meals. Once that's done he continues looking for bedding and some firewood to keep dry in his shelter through the storm. He keeps a watch on the sky to ensure he isn't caught away from his camp when it arrives. (edited)

(It probably got lost but teucer got a bit of info on his creature

10:08 PM

(And then we can move that a bit and I’ll do the hour change

(apologies) A boar maybe? Either way something that size isn't going to be easy to take down. Following the tracks, Teucer tries to work out which direction the wind is blowing

The wind is coming in from the southwest, and seems to be gentle for now, but will be increasing if the promised weather breaks

(which direction do the tracks take?) Not knowing how far behind the animal he is, Teucer sets off behind the tracks but takes note of the wind direction. He wants to be able to move downwind if he deems it necessary.

(They go east )

(And we would have time to follow them and do a small hunting scene as part of the hour)

(ok. ) Teucer moves though the forest as quickly but as quietly as possible. Following the track made by the beast, he carefully monitors which direction they seem to be headed, trying to predict the location of the beast so that he can break north of the tracks

The boars are moving east/northeast and look to be rutting through the mud as they go to overturn any kind of roots or shallow plants to eat. There look to be six to eight of them here and one of them is a piglet.

(the size of black bears? I didn't even think to ask how many there were) they are big enough to take me, but do they have the aggression? I wonder if they will try to flee if I injure one. How can I separate one from the pack? Knowing it will take longer but trying to avoid the animals scenting him before he could get close enough, Teucer continues to try and circle north, trying to get in front of the pack. once satisfied he tries to find a tree that he thinks the pack will pass nearby for him to throw one of his Atlatls.

(yeah about that size, they're like the mega ones on Heras)

(Could i do a survive check to see if Teucer would know the best way to hunt them? as much as I'd like it to be different, my hunting knowledge is minimal)

(sure! or know, either one)

(9)

Suddenly killing one by bow, thrown spear, or a low grain rifle round will cause the pack to scatter. Seeing one of their companions suddenly die and hearing their death cries will convince them a predator is near and flight is better than fight.

(Ok in that case I am happy with the course of action I described)

You manage to secret yourself within the upper branches and after most of the hour has expired, one of the lumbering beasts comes into the range of your weapon, happily snorting down the path

(Not sure what to roll for damage but got 29 to hit)

10:53 AM

Teucer stands up slightly in his hiding spot, allowing his arm to reach full extension. Aiming for the baase of the beast's skull, Teucer casts his spear down, watching for where it hits

(The hit will kill it!)

11:11 AM

The boar groans as the weapon punches through the crown of its head. The blade drives deep. He falls onto his side, and the pack begins to scatter.

Teucer waits in the tree listening to the sounds of the forest as they start to settle. Dropping down, he recovers the dart and then begins to dress the carcass. Something this large might take multiple trips to recover back to the campsite

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(That would fill the hour!)

11:44 AM

(max, lets get a know/int, and we;ll get some additional info on your foraging run)

(7)

You are able to find some moss that can be boiled down to make an effective numbing agent and pain killer. You also find many soft boughs that can be used as bedding, as concealment, or as stuffing for weather clothing. These needles can also be boiled for a quick energy delivering drink

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Max returns to his camp to finish his shelter and see if he can boil up a pot of needle tea before the storm arrives.

Noon The climate begins to shift, becoming cold and windy. Snow clouds are beginning to form over head and the first flakes begin to fall. Spending the hour away from a fire or camp will begin to confer penalties on the health and acuity of participants. The wind and snow is expected to intensify over the next hours.

Teucer spends the next hour ferrying his gains back to his campsite, taking the time to begin the smoking process to cure the meat.

Still suspecting a chase, Glimmer tries to zig and zag through the forest, running counter surveillance patterns. After a few minutes they stop to listen, checking whether their assailant has followed.

(We will see if Seung does!)

Seung keeps the rifle to his shoulder pointed in the direction that Glimmer left from moving to collect the dropped items left behind. Seung waits for Glimmer to reappear for a few moments before turning to repack his gear in the better backpack taking everything but the now extra climbing harness. (edited)

With the shelter finished Max tries to start a fire to fry up his mushrooms and onions, before making a pot of pine needle tea. While sitting by the fire he puts the thermal blanket over his shoulders to conserve heat.

(I think everyone's tasks would go okay, but Seung and Glimmer are outside as the storm rolls in, so we'd need a physical save from each of them)

(20v4 pass)

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(12v11 pass)

(no averse effects from the cold for this hour)

12:21 PM

(I think max and teucer are fairly busy with completing their shelters, processing food and otherwise conserving their energy for the immediate moment, the focus is more on you two of this hour, being out in the elements)

Forced out of their shelter, Glimmer quickly checks the skies for smoke and fire. The storm was still coming but there was time yet.

(okay, well we've had now two people drop out of this event and in the interest of fairness I think we'll end it here. All participants get a unit of pretech, a level in survive, 1 mil credits)

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