Iron Stars - silvanodi

Silvanoid the Geon warrior is not native to Gudrun, but has been ehre for some time watching the spaceport. Nade is out there somewhere, somewhere in space, somewhere he can only reach by going to space, even though Silvanoid does not know where. Another ship comes in for landing, a freighter by the looks of it, and you have your ticket in hand. Passage to any other UNW planet, aboard this ship for the low price of helping out during the journey. The crew seems human, and havent noticed you as they begin stepping off the ramp and stretching out

Silvanodi looks at them from a distance as he tries to make sense of the freighter that Nade calls and describes it as a transporting spacecraft used to transport supplies and people throughout space. Though having seen it many times, Silvanodi is still amazed by the spacecraft. And then slowly walking towards them, alerting them of his presence as he spoke to them. "Human, the name is Silvanodi." As he imitates the introduction that Nade does — a fist bump as he calls it, as he put his hand in the front with palm close.

"Hello Silvanodi, glad to meet you. Can we help you with something?"

"Do you know of the name Nade Verson? He is also a human. A close friend."

"No, I don't. The admin building in Central would probably have some records of them though, assuming that's their real name. "

"The admin building? Could you guide me there?"

"Hard to miss, its in the center of the city, made from pieces of an old colony ship. The records on anyone you're looking for should be there"

(Can the Ticket be delayed?)

18:02

(Assuming it's far from the space port)

(yes, it can be)

"I see, thank you Human. I'll be on my way to the admin building."

18:20

Before walking towards to the admin building he first notify the accountant that he'll be late for the travel.

Central Admin is a large building made of former parts reclaimed from the crashed colony ship that first brought human colonists to Gudrun. Defensive walls and towers, relics of old wars when danger was far closer to home still surround it, and guards watch the gate, but are more for keeping the lines orderly than protecting against threats. you're permitted inside, and one of the clerks waves you over, as you are next

Silvanodi will move closer to the clerks. "Silvanodi. I'm looking for a friend, his name is Nade Verson."

“Nade Verson purchased a ticket to Aslief several months ago. That’s all the information the office here would have on him. If he settled or moved on, the office there should be able to give you more information

"Aslief? Nade said that is a dark place. Why would a human go there other than for the thrill of adventure?"

the clerk shrugs "Thats all the records here say. We don't ask why people are traveling. Personal business, I'm sure you understand"

"I see then, I'll be on my way then. Thanks Human."

16:48

Silvanodi then move aside from the line and starts walking back to the space port.

The freighter is still there, almost finished with its unloading process before taking on new goods to bring back. Four crewmen are trying to get a cargo skiff loaded up]

Silvanodi will walk up and show his ticket. "Aslief. Humans, what do I do?"

"Head aboard. There is a passenger cabin on the mid deck you can rest in for the trip. We're nearly done here. Once we arrive at Aslief you can help us unload, and we'll consider it even"

"Ok human." Silvanodi not wanting to disturb them further will then head towards the passenger cabin looking around as he does, trying to think of ways of how it works.

The ship is a complex piece of machinery and a visual inspection does not yield much about it. Settling into your cabin, you hear the crew come back aboard after about an hour, and before long the engines begin warming up for liftoff. Soon you'll be on your way to Aslief, in search of your friend, and hopefully not too distant in following his trail. (its a 3 day trip, so we have 3 days of downtime. There is a roll20 handout near the top for what you can do in that time)

Silvanodi stares outside the windows and sometimes walks around and suddenly stops moving and stare at something for a long time as if trying to figure something out before continuing walking again. (Skill Training: Notice)

16:21

(Did I do it right?)

(Yep! So we're at 2/90 toward getting notice to 0)

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Aslief is a night world that has undergone some political violence, but the provisional council here has been arrested and replaced by bette people for the job. The ground based spaceport for auxiliary cargo is your destination near the orbital defense base in the middle of the planet

23:15

Local rangers work to secure the world from highwaymen and dangerous wildlife and are happy for whatever help they can get

After helping unload the ship's cargo, Silvanodi will then asks one of the locals nearby, "Human, where is the admin building located? And do you know a human named Nade Verson?"

“The rangers have a fort right here where we are unloading the cargo, near the hangars. I don’t know that person”

"I see then. Thanks Human." Silvanodi will then start to head towards the fort.

The Rangers have a small fortification of modern walls, a gatehouse, and a few light vehicles as you walk up to it. A woman with two kukuri is just leaving., the blades each strapped in a sheathe on her back as much as they can be. She nods in greeting briefly before continuing on into the night. the inside of the main building is an administrative space where rangers talk to locals, get reports,a nd decide where to send teams when things of note come up

"Humans, looking for a human named Nade Verson"

"Well, we'd love to help you out, but we're swamped right now. Maybe if you could look into something for us, we'd let you take a look at our records and you can track this person down"

"I see. I should help you human. What should I look into?"

"Well a Geon is particularly useful for this. We lost contact with one of our scout teams up in the mountains. The range is volcanic, and very dangerous, and most of those conditions up there won't be a problem for you. If you could look into it, and find out what happened to them, we'd be able to cross that off our list and use those resources to help you find your friend"

"I see. I will help find the missing humans. Anything else to note? The time and pathing of the humans. The unlit or dangerous area nearest."

"THe entire planet is unlit. This is a night world. The peaks can be dangerous, there is hostile widllife they might have run afoul of"

17:23

"We're not asking you to kill whatever did it, if that was their fate, just to report on their condition"

"I see then, I apologize. My clan usually avenges fallen allies. I'll be on my way then."

"If you need any supplies there's a small locker outside, take what you need" (500 credits worth of whatever you want to get)

Silvanodi nods and then take the items he needed. (Binoculars (TL4) - 200, Backpack (TL4) - 50, Anti-Tox - 100, Medpak - 100, and Healing Powder (2x) - 50) Leaving his old rusty backpack behind replacing it with a new one. (edited)

Silvanodi will turn his Glowbug on and have his binoculars in hand ready, occasionally looking through it as he travels up towards the mountains.

(notice/wis)

(rolled a 3)

You don’t notice anything out of the ordinary as you begin climbing the slope. There’s no evidence of the travelers or their ultimate fate. You come to a cleft in the mountain pass where you can choose to go on a longer but easier route winding around the mountain. The other option is a shorter and more rugged climb

Silvanodi thinks to himself that he is not on a rush thus choosing to take the easier route. (edited)

The winding route takes you on flatter mountain paths. Evidence of game animals, birds, and something larger is evident in the sparse trees and mud paths clinging to the side of the mountain. Distantly, something roars, and you hear what sounds like the click and pop of small arms- but they're some distance from you

Silvanodi raises his binocular and tries to see the location of where the sound came from.

3km away, further down the mountain road, you see a flare of a fireball, and a plume of ash head skyward. Three men run out from a patch of pine like trees, needles glowing with bioluminescence , one of them stops to fire a volley of laser fire into the trees before he keeps running

Looking at the humans running, Silvanodi quickly pulls out a flare from his survival kit and lit it up to get their attention and run down towards them then stopping to ready his bow when he is close enough.

There is a bang as the flare heads skyward, the red pillar of light illuminating everything for kilometers around, and on a night world like this very hard to miss. The survivors see it, and begin running in your direction, though it'll be long moments before you connect. THere is no sign of whatever wildlife was chasing them down, the gunfire must have been enough to keep them back

Seeing no prominent danger currently, Silvanodi then starts to run towards them again.

The group meets in the middle a short time later. Everyone is out of breath. “Thanks for the flare. That scared them off for now , but we need to get out of here before the varghouls come back”

"Are you the scouts that was send to the mountain?"

“Yes. What’s left of them anyway. We lost half the squad to those things”

"I see then, let's get out for now and pass on the information"

There is a growl, from the peaks above you that disrupts your conversation, as a pair of Varghoul slink from the woods and upper cliff faces, 50m from you, having followed the human survivors more stealthily

14:24

(initiative)

(rolled 3)

(also 3, tie goes to you, the rangers will act after you do)

Silvanodi shoots the closest Varghoul and then reloads.

14:46

(modifier is 1 since gunslinger right?)

14:46

(wait nevermind it was damage roll)

14:48

(Rolled 15 to hit; Attack Roll is 7 [+1 from gunslinger] = 8) (edited)

( I have a bonded animal right? I should probably summon it )

(Yes you do)

15:58

The first of the ghouls is hit squarely by the arrow, and it roars in pain seconds before two expert shots from the scouts put it down. The third scout misses and pays for it as the second ghoul leaps and knocks him down onto his back by landing on top of him. It’s claws rake his chest, sundering body armor and causing splashes of blood to splatter the surrounding rocks

(Can my wolf have an action instantly after I summoned it?) (edited)

(It’s been with you the whole time you don’t summon it like a spirit or a video game. It does have an action)

(I see)

Silvanodi ordered his wolf to move closer and attack the ghoul (I'm assuming the ghoul is within range since he attack a scout, if not then the wolf double move). (edited)

16:42

(I'm naming my wolf Becky, 1d20 roll for the wolf? or 1d20-2?)

(d20 for what?)

(attack roll)

(d20+1)

18:31

(Their attack bonus is half your level rounded down)

18:31

(i thought you were lvl 2 for some reason, keep it as +1 for now)

(rolled 7+1=8) (edited)

Becky is unable to do much of anything to the ghoul at the moment, swatted away in the frenzy of dying scout and hungry predator. (round 2, you're up)

18:36

(if you want to change your actions at all, that is)

Silvanodi then moves back 10m and ready his bow to attack in any case the ghoul tries something. (Trigger Action)

accurate gunfire is able to peel the ghoul off the dying scout, and as the survivors roll the corpse of the beast off him, they begin trying to get to work stabilizing him

Silvanodi reach for his backpack and grab one healing powder and applied it to the dying scout.

18:43

(rolled 6 for healing powder)

As he needs to be stabilized, the healing powder has no effect. The others work to try to stem the bleeding, and save his life

18:45

(hes got to be stabilized to 0 before he can be healed)

(Ah my bad)

(heal/int if you want to try)

(Does medpak counts as a medkit?)

18:52

(rolled a 7)

18:52

(still fail either way)

(no its just a better version of the healing powder, it doesnt stabilize just heals damage) Between yourself and the surviving rangers aiding you, it looks like the downed scout is going to survive at least long enough to get him better medical attention back at their fort at the mountain's base, but climbing down with a stretcher is going to be a long journey.

Silvanodi uses his binoculars one last time at the direction they're going and put it back in his backpack and helps carry the stretcher.

(3xp, 5000 credits)

00:17

You find no other dangers on the mountain, and about a day since your departure, you return with the remainder of the scouts and their wounded comrade

(this should lvl you up, i can help with it if you need it)

(When taking psychic training focus, do I still have to use SP for psychic since it's required?)

(Yes you still have to spend 1 of your 3 SP that you gain every level towards Psychic Disciplines, if that is what you are asking)

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04:54

(And if you get Psychic Training L2, that bonus point that you get does not fulfill the requirement of having to spend 1 SP per level on Psychic Disciplines)

**Level Up**
Silvanodi
Level: 2
Focus: Psychic Training Level 1 (Gaiapsionic Level 1)
Old HP: 8
HP Roll: 13 
New HP: 17
New Skills: 1 SP for Giapsionic Technique, 1 SP for Improved Attributes (Constitution Modifier 17->18)
Remaining SP : 1
New Psychic Technique: Natural Anuments, The Whispering Wind
Current AB: 2
Bonded Beast Becky (Wolf)
Benefit Level 1: AC +2

(edited)

After returning and aiding the wounded scout, Silvanodi then goes back to the fort and reports.

10:11

"Human, half of the scouts have died from Varghouls and one is currently injured"

(The con boost takes effect now

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“That’s a shame to hear. Such an unnecessary loss of life, but thank you for bringing in the other half of the patrol. You’ve done us a great service

"Human, the promise. Think you can now? If not, I will help as much as I can until then."

“Ah your friend. We did look into that. It seems they departed for Terezinho after staying on planet just for a month or so.

Silvanodi sighs "Just like him" "Is there currently a flight to Terezinho?" Silvanodi thinks of buying another survival kit in that place to navigate easier seeing as how hard navigating Aslief is. (edited)

“We can ensure a shuttle is available to take you there. No more cramped free merchant for youl

"Thank you human. I'll leave after Becky is ready to go to space again, she hates not being able to feel and smell earth." (edited)

Exits Silvanodi watches and follow behind as Becky takes a stroll through the edge of the encampment somewhere lit up. Becky then starts running wildy as her paws stepping hard on the ground she walks on, stopping by and sniffing as her nose smells the air of nature mixed with unnatural scent of metal, repeating the action over again until satisfied before finally running back towards him, a paw lifted off the ground showing that she's ready to go, Silvanodi then places his hand under in response. Then he finally returns to the fort with Becky, as she is ready to go to space again Enters "Human, we're ready to go now. " (Bonded Beast have feelings right? I hope I'm not assuming things) (edited)

)they do)

22:11

(4 days of downtime on the way to terezinho )

Everyday Silvanodi would stand by a glass panel and looks through the glass as he watches the stars fly by and the scenery changes as he watches. (notice)

04:06

(7 DTD in total right?)

(we've had 7 total yes)

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14:17

The world is entirely or almost entirely covered with liquid water. Habitations might be floating cities, or might cling precariously to the few rocky atolls jutting up from the waves, or are planted as bubbles on promontories deep beneath the stormy surface. Survival depends on aquaculture. Planets with inedible alien life rely on gengineered Terran sea crops. The Tenebrean Empire retained its control over this world for much longer than usual, and the world may still consider itself a true inheritor of Imperial legitimacy. Most of these worlds have or had superior technology, but they may still labor under the burden of ancient restrictive tech or monitoring systems designed to prevent them from rebelling. Terezinho has since been freed from Remnant control, and the human/merfolk communities here are warming up to the idea of joining with the UNW. Rebuilding efforts are currently underway in New Astria. Before humans, the Slyth also had a presence on this world, and several ancient sites are present.

14:17

Terezinho is also home of the Merlons. The Merfolk-for lack of a better term- of Terezinho were once original settlers, gene altered to better withstand the conditions of the mostly submerged paradise world. At home on the land, and in water, Merfolk are none the less excellent swimmers, and capable of indefinite breathing in either medium. About as physical as a human, they have a lifespan of about 80 healthy years of life. Terezinho is a world run by mayors, and run by deals between city states. War is seen as the abosolute last resort, and aside from some skirmishes, the planet has never actually had any kind of a civil conflict. The endless debating and rich law tradition has gifted each merfolk with a remarkable degree of charisma- discourse seen as as essential to life as food or oxygen.

Silvanodi looks in awe at the scenery taking in everything eyes lingering at the floating cities clearly slowing a lot of interested in it. He thought of visiting such place but remembers of the reason as to why he was here in the first place. The wolf heard Silvanodi rumbles and looking at the window, her curiosity grows as she then looks toward the panel. At seeing the view Becky howls in fear at seeing the large amount of water. (edited)

Hearing the howl of Becky has startled him from his daze as he quickly look toward the sound and sees the fear in her eyes. "It's alright, girl. We're just gonna stay just for about a day or so, If the circumstances allows it." *He then pets her to distract her of the view as he now awaits the landing

(Which of the settlements did you want to set down in? The records from Aslief just said he came here, they didnt now his destination)

(what settlements is near or in a floating city?) (edited)

15:28

(I'd figure Silvanodi would stay far from the water for Becky)

(The cities are built on reef shelves. Take a look at the map and pick one)

15:56

(the world anvil will have the planet map)

(Ruins of North Astria)

The Ruins of North Astria may not be ruins for long as you come in to land , looking out over the vast array of stockpiled materials and construction equipment being assembled here to rebuild the city. The small labor army that will be using these tools is also slowly gathering on the large raised reef that will hold the city, smoke and ember from hundreds of cookfires a miniature starfield on the ground as your ship comes in, depositing you and Becky on solid ground once again

As they landed Silvanodi starts to roam with Becky behind him as always slightly whimpering as he tries to make her feel better by going to the nicest aroma emitted by one of the cookfire with intentions of buying meat for her

"Come now girl, I'll treat you some fresh meat. You'll be fine"

a trio of builders are roasting some caught fish over a fire, and are passing around a long pipe. One of them nods a greeting as you approach, causing his comrades to turn around to also face you

"Greetings as well, human. I'm Silvanodi, brought here by the smell of cooked fresh meat."

“You’re in luck. Caught fresh this morning. Never seen something like you before. What are you?

"Hear that girl? Fresh one. I am a geon. Us geon have different clans or groups and beliefs and rules they follow. The clan I grew up is not very fond of technology but they're very kind and loving to allow me to venture space. I don't know much about the other geon but I have heard of great geons who are great in technology. I seek to be one even if I have no idea how to start, everything seems so hard to understand. Sorry for the bad explaination. The elder would've explain a lot better. " (edited)

"You're a long way from home then Geon. Why a world like this? Why are you visiting?|

"I'm searching for a friend. His name is Nade Verson. The reason why I'm here because of record from Aslief stating a flight towards here in Terezinho."

15:22

"If there's no new record here then I'm probably be searching throughout the planet. Though Becky here wouldn't like to travel through big water sources."

"This is a labor camp, we really don't have records here unless he's one of the workers- he'd be assigned somewhere else though if he was. Was he a handy or skilled person?"

"He's a very skilled person, he likes to show off his skills at every opportunity. He's athletic and a explorer who loves adventures and action."

"Might not be suited for the dull and routine work of a construction site then. You might have to check one of the bigger cities here. |

"I see then. I'm gonna stay and feed Becky and myself before venturing out. Anyway, is there a shop around here? One with survival kit to go around the planet." (edited)

"The camp quartermaster should be able to get you sorted out and would have some things for trade or sale. I think you'll find everything you want with him. He's over in the largest pavilion close to the center of camp"

"Thanks human. You've been a great company to have."

18:09

after eating Silvanodi waves them goodbye and continue on walking with Becky towards the center of the camp and went inside the camp quartermaster

The camp is well laid out and you find your target pavilion before long. Natural roads made between tent rows bring you there quickly. Hundreds of boxes are stacked up under guard and occasionally a clerk will emerge from the makeshift building to get one

"Greetings, I'm Silvanodi. I'm looking for equipment that would help me travel here better like a survival kit or anything that you think will help."

(Just make me a list. I’ll let you know if they don’t have something. Book prices

Combat Field Uniform - 1000 Credits (x2 as a Geon)
Survival kit(Terezinho) - 60 Credits
Scout Report - 200 Credits
Survey Scanner - 250 Credits
Navcomp - 500 Credits
Climbing harness - 50 Credits
Pressure tent - 100 Credits
Telescoping pole - 10 Credits
Metatool - 200 Credits
======================================
My Credits -          5045
Credit Cost -         3370
Current Credits -     1675

(edited)

(All this is available)

03:33

The quartermaster hands over the supplies you’ve requested, and takes the credits. Others in camp will have a bit more pocket money now

After setting up his equipment he then ask "Where can I travel to the bigger cities? I'm searching for a friend."

“There’s usually a few resupply flights from the bigger cities every day. You could probably hop on one of those and make your way to one of them”

"Thanks, I'll be going now."

09:10

[Exit]

(Exit to where. What city did you want to go to next then)

(The closest one, Perimeter Agency Base if it's accessible)

(That one is not)

(Temple of the black sun it is)

The Temple of the Five Suns is home to a Merlon order of Sunblades, favoring the trident as their sacred weapon. Most of the campus is off limits to outsiders, especially non-merlons, but they permit you to land in the very shallow waters of the bay where their temple is built

Looking around the area as Silvanodi sees the temple within his sight and ask the locals of the area about the temple "What's the building there?"

The Temple of the Five Suns is home to a Merlon order of Sunblades, favoring the trident as their sacred weapon. Most of the campus is off limits to outsiders, especially non-merlons, but they permit you to land in the very shallow waters of the bay where their temple is built

04:10

(thats really the most complete answer)

(I see) "I see then. I have a friend his name is Nade Verson. Do you know of him? He's a human who loves adventuring, maybe he passed by here" He ask the additional question to the local he was talking to

The sunblade squire thinks for a moment. “Someone with that name was here for a short while. He went to help a few of our more elder sunblades with an issue out to sea, and that group hasn’t come back yet”

"An issue? To what direction did they sail to?"

"West, out into the deeper part of the ocean. They're following up rumors of a sea monster being sighted there. The local fishermen there were getting spooked, here's hoping a sunblade or two on their decks help to calm things down for a while

"A sea monster and they haven't come back? Where can I find a sail to the west then? I need to at least know what happened to him."

"Some of our squires could sail you out there, though I'm not sure what you might find. You may need to defend yourself"

(Will shock be more effective at water?)

(Shock doesn’t have anything to do with electricity

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"I see then I'll be careful then, thank you. I'll be hitching a sail then."

A large raft which seems to be all the Merlons need is prepared for you, with several days of provisions. If you have all you need, the group is prepared to set out, there will no doubt be travel time for discussions on the way

( I forgot to multiply the armor cost by 2 since I'm a geon. Current Credits: 1675 If I fall off the ship I'm probably good as dead since I can't swim as a rock right? Is there anything about the sea monster on the scout report? )

(The sea monster is a rumor the sunblades are investigating to see if it’s even real so there wouldn’t be facts about it on the scout report )

(I see) Silvanodi ready his equipment and settled on the raft

04:23

"I'm ready to go now."

14:56

The catamaran yacht is assembled with its sleek running body and a full crew. Sailing west as the sun rises, the golden light turns the shallow waves the same color. Fish swim just an armspan under the water, most of them the modified rainbow fish that inhabit this world and were brought by the first inhabitants. The waves crash against the bow as the hull powers through the seas, and after a few hours of m ostly flat shallows near the continental shelf, one of the lookouts spots sails on the horizon

As they sail ahead, Silvanodi starts to focus as his power as he feels the energy within the natural world of the waves of the ocean (-1 Commited Effort for The whispering wind)

You feel the schools of fish around and udner your vessel, and the crashing of the waves around you. Deep below, on the ocean floor, you can feel the undersea vents that allow the planet's warm core to keep the oceans such a wonderful temperature. You also feel something vast down there. It does not strike you as dangerous, at least as it is now, but the rumors may have some grain of truth to them

Staying high alert and staying father from the edge now that he is aware that something is deep down the ocean, as for now he awaits in silence as to not panic the others.

As the other ship comes closer, the crew seems to be a bit more easily nerved now, as the five orb sigil of the Temple of the Five Suns is clear to see on the sail. The two ships trim sails, preparing to dock together amid the windy day around you so information can be passed, and you may get to reunite with your comrade. It's hard to see who is on it, as ropes are secured, but after several long moments, the two ships are now bound as one, allowing you to freely cross between them

Looking at the depths of the waters as Silvanodi starts to walk through the newly laid path. Though Becky stayed on the ship they were on, not wanting to cross.

You see a familiar face on the deck of the other ship, in the form of your friend who had gone to the stars.

18:45

"Silvanodi? Is that you? Is that really you?"

Silvanodi stands still on the ledge. His facial feature does not show much emotion but his eyes shows noticeable trace of mix sadness, fondness, anger and relief. He speaks slowly, low and stuttering almost like a rumbling rocks sliding off the mountain. "Nade? I thought I would never see you again. You've never came back to visit anymore."

“Couldn’t get passage off world. You’ve seen how hard it is to get around, especially now”

"It has been busy I know, I've been travelling through space to find you." Silvanodi nods as he talk. His gaze starts to move towards the ocean. It feels a bit akward, not knowing where to start as it has been a while since they both saw each other. "How's your adventure, Nade? The space have been nice. The stars all around you, different from home. No longer my home though I still treat it as my home." He speaks fondly as he remembers Nade's own view of stars in space view point 'It's tiring to look at you see, it's all around you.' (edited)

“I’ve been stuck here for some time, trying to help with this sea monster business. “

16:44

“It’s a thorny issue. If it’s even real, how do you stop such a thing. And should we? What might happen to the biosphere here if we remove a creature like that

16:44

“It may be one of a kind”

"The ocean feels as such too though I sense no danger of it. "

Silvanodi breathes deeply as he start to feel the area again trying to sense the feeling again that lies deep within the ocean depths. (The whispering wind. Effort used 2/5) (edited)

"It is of nature, perhaps it means that this biosphere is healthy or maybe it's existence is a danger to the biosphere." "We shouldn't have to stop if it helps stabilize the planet. It's the fear that makes us feel like we have to stop them. " "We should only observe for now just like the way of a hunter. I just hope it is not the latter Nade." (edited)

The presence is still deep below you. You can sense that it’s patient and watching rather than on the hunt and ready to attack

"It's watching us, though still no danger."

"How do you know? Are you guessing?"

"I feel it, the natural flow of energy coming from nature."

On the decks of the rafts it seems the sunblades have finished their meeting and are preparing to move some large, heavy barrels into place on the decks of the ships, as they also prepare to separate the rafts again. Most of them have wicks or some kind of control panel on them, and look to be full of explosive charges (edited)

(Do they seem like they were readying it for attack or readying it in case something happens?)

(they look like rudimentary depth charges. They're rolling them onto the deck but you havent asked anyone whats going on, so i think you could draw either conclusion right now)

"Explosions? That'll gonna ruin the marine life a lot. Especially since the creature is vast. Another thing to note is that the creature hasn't attack anyone and so far only sightings have occur. If they decide to explode those barrel it will surely attack. "

“The creature needs to die. We don’t know what it wants and it’s just a matter of time before some hapless merchant gets waylaid

Silvanodi contemplates for a while before finally nodding in agreement. "Precaution, huh? From the fear of the unknown... Hopefully it goes well. Not really one for water battle. I'm probably the most vulnerable one here." "So, when are you guys going to do this?"

"Now. You're strong geon, help us push these overboard"

Silvanodi just nods slowly before helping

"You're just going along with it?" Nade asks, as you begin getting your arms ready to heft one of the explosives

14:56

"You're not going to try to talk them out of it or anything?"

Silvanodi momentarily stop everything he is currently doing and look at Nade sadly "I would if I could so, this is their home and not mine it would be rude to do so. Though I don't approve of it, It seems like they've already discussed it themselves. I just started to really learn about the other world just months ago. And all of that is so I would be able to start trying to look for you. " "I'm not someone who is a expert on science Nade, I'm just a geon who likes stargazing, someone that follows order of the elders all their life before you came. I'm not someone who could convince others. If I couldn't convince the elders then how much more of someone not of my kind?" "Though if you want to really stop them then I would stand with you. " "I know that's its not hostile at least."

“Alright. I’ll back you up. Let’s try to stop this. Your journey has to begin sometime if you want to make a name for yourself. Why not here? Why not now?”

The sunblades aboard the raft have not heard your conversation and are still making plans

Silvanodi stares at Nade as his eyes brighten, he stand up and straightens his postures. "A name for myself... I've never really thought about it; A name to be proud of." "I never really think much of what to come after, all I've ever think of was to have fun. You're right, I'm still a young one and I've haven't gotten to begin my journey. I always reason out to avoid danger, but you could never really avoid it forever. I guess It's better to begin now and face it all full force." He looks at Nade eye's indicating that he's now ready to start his own journey "We have to hurry Nade." (Is this viable? // New Goal added: A Last Name to be proud of.)

(Yeah that’s a great one)

04:15

“I don’t think they’ll listen to us if we tell them to stop but we can try. If they don’t, maybe there’s something we can do about those charges. Something we can cut or break so they won’t explode underwater”

(How many barrels are there? Is there anything about the barrels in the scour report? Can meta-tool be used to do opposite of repair?)

(dozens. They took a many as they could, and no, nothing on the report. The report is just general world information. The meta tool could cut wires, yes)

(and it would be a fix/int to do that)

"Let's go and talk with them, if it fails we can try to distract them by causing a chaos in the near the dock while we cut the wires." Silvanodi call upon Becky and teleport her here and orders her telepathically to move away but still in vision near here and wait there. (How many are on board?)

(how many sunblades or how many barrels?)

(sunblades)

(There are five )

(There’s two squires as well)

(Converse with the squire)

(Okay, what would you like to say?)

(I currently unable to make time due to the current events: Christmas and New Year. I could probably get to rp again at January 2021. Sorry for the inconvenience.)

(Alright)

(alright,bump us when you're ready. If this mission is beyond your scope or you want to do something else we can fast forward to get you into current events)

(I'm back, and ready up. So much has happened these past few weeks.) "Greetings sir, I know something that might interest you. I'm a psychic of nature you see."

“Alright Geon, what do you have for us? Is it important enough to make us want to stop what we are doing?”

05:46

They continue sifting the explosive material into the barrels and braiding wicks from long lengths of cotton like cord (edited)

"The creature that you hunt — I feel as though it is part of the balance of the marine life and the nature's energy feel at ease with nothing out of the order. I feel that if we are to attack it, it would endanger the balance of the biosphere. The creature's — it's watching us out of curiosity and not of blood lust."

"It's true" your companion says, looking at the sunblades directly "My friend speaks the truth. it's been watching us for some time. If it wanted us dead like a blood thirsty beast, it wou;d have done it a long time ago"

14:07

This seems to start swaying the group. Work stops on the deck as they all begin to listen

During Nade speech, Silvanodi starts to feel the natural energy again and then summons Becky in side of him as to further prove the case. (The whispering wind. Effort used 3/5) "I feel that this creature plays a big role in keeping the balance of the biosphere."

"You have command over the environment it seems. If you're saying leave it alone, its more knowledge than we have. Helm! Set course for home!"

14:32

(3xp, 5000 credits)

14:33

The raft turns, heading back for the Temple of the Five Suns and after about a day of sailing you and your companion once again find yourselves on the beach.

(Completed Goals: Find out what happened to Nade [Space Traffic]; -confirming)

(Nade is complete xplore Space and have a Space Adventure like what his human friend was talking about. is complete,

18:20

(so you're now level 4, with the 9xp you just got between the mission and two personal goals)

18:20

(So we have two level ups to do)

**Level Up**
Silvanodi
Level: 2->4
Focus: N/A
Old HP: 17
HP Roll: 20
New HP: 20
New Skills: 2 SP for Second Improved Attribute (Strength 9 -> 10), 3 SP for Talk (-1 -> 1), 1 SP for Tongue of the Beasts
Remaining SP: 1 Psychic SP
Current AB: 3

(awesome work)

(I had fun on the campaign even though I barely manage to reply daily since classes is taking up my time. Thanks for playing on my pace.) "I left my clan... to pursue my dreams of space and search for you. Still I feel a little homesick travelling out far. Longing for space than of the land. Ironic isn't Nade?"

"You're in luck then. You been able to catch the news lately?"

"News? Of what kind?"

#galnet-all-sector-news (the latest post)

05:55

“This conjunction sounds like a big deal. I’m sure the UNW would let us help especially since you’re a psychic

"Sounds like fun and stressful at the same time a perfect combination for a great adventure. I wonder what's the cause of it, old ritual? conflicting energy from the planet and its star?"

"You've never made contact with the academy , have you?" Nade asks, the thought just occurring to him. "THey'd probably know more. and it might be good for you to make friends with some fellow psychics too dont you think?"

"I guess so, maybe I could learn a thing or so from them."

"Maybe I could find someone for more advices on my power, or maybe learn more of the technology along the journey. What about you Nade? You'd probably start by trying to impress them."

"I'm a different Nade now. I've been to Gudrun before, its where we met, remember? "

"Yeah, that night I never expect to meet you on my way to the cliff."

“Exactly” he says , patting you on the back for a few seconds. “So, it’s off to Gudrun then where this all started , to meet the psychics and get involved with whatever is happening in the universe right now

Silvanodi nods and will let Nade lead him ahead toward. "And maybe I could start to make a name for myself as well."

The sunblades have booked transportation to Gudrun for you, a small shuttle craft. All you need to do is board

Silvanodi walks aboard inside the spacecraft.

(5 days of downtime)

(5DTD for notice 12/90) Silvanodi looks throughout the craft while conversing with Nade, he hears some noise and chattering here and there.

Gudrun is the "capital" world of the UNW, though most of the actual administration is done on a large triplicate space station in system, near the moon. You're given permission to head planetside by Trivedi Cloud, the Arx class platform watching over the planet. Central, the largest human city, has a significant branch of the Academy in it, and the city is your site of landing.

"The Academy, what is it like?"

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/iron-stars-nekosmash/a/nova-academy-article?preview=true

Nova Academy

"We should head in and see if we can offer our assistance to the recent events."

Heading inside, you see a woman with long black hair and a caged raven behind her , typing away on a computer. She smiles as you enter, as a custodian robot sweeps the lobby around you

"Excuse me ma'am, we've heard of the recent news about the conjunction."

(Did you want to roleplay with regulus ? Or did you just want to get a mission and go)

(Oh wow, a roleplay with someone? I would love to, though I wouldn't want to impose)

( @Regulus/Grupp ) A small geon is at the front desk speaking with Crane, when your pager is pressed. From your sanctum on Galatea, the quantum optic array begins to unspool, allowing you to speak in real time to the Nova Academy on Gudrun,

A hologram of what appears to be a large highly advanced robot appears, hovering slightly off the floor. It looks up at you and though its face doesn't display emotion, you hear a kind warmth in his voice. "Ah, welcome to the academy young geon. I am Headmaster Regulus Fate. To what do we owe this pleasure?"

The geon looks up at the hologram, a bit amazed at the level of technology being shown to him. He then looks at the Headmaster with admiration at the mention of its title. "I was wondering if we could be of help on the recent news broadcast. The conjunction I believe it's called."

"Ah, yes. The Conjunction is a massive metadimensional event focusing on a few particular planets. We watched it closely here on Galatea and the consequences are still being discovered. I am unsure if there is much else to do in aid of this, many people have gathered at newly discovered L-gates as well as on Acastus and Aliah. Others still have gathered to combat the cultists of the Still Lady who seems to have recently gained even more power."

"I see then, It's seems like we were too late to join the event. Maybe if there is any sudden findings I could be of help. Though I can serve as a backup if there's still a slot that I could take. And I could be of help in the research as a physic."

"There will surely be more to discover as events unfold, but for now it does indeed seem to be covered. Crane here would know best how you could aid the local psychic efforts if this is something that interests you. She also happens to be a talented gaiapsion among her other disciplines if knowledge or training is what you seek."

" If she doesn't mind at all then I'd like that, to aid the other local psychic whilst learning. Been a while since I've communicated with other psychics."

"You are welcome to use any of our academy branches as a safe haven as long as you maintain the academy's neutrality and promote our ideals. You are also welcome to use our shuttles when on academy business. Seek me out if ever you visit Galatea, otherwise Crane or Doona shall see to your questions concerning Gudrun and UNW space."

"I understand, we are thankful for your hospitality. We will make sure to maintain ourselves and our relationship."

Regulus gives a shallow bow, "It has been a pleasure. I wish you well in your endeavors." The feeds cuts off, leaving you near the front desk where Crane is sitting.

“Well then. You heard the headmaster. Any plans forming for you?”

"I guess I'll wait around and help with the locals for now if you don't mind."

“Alright. Well what do you say to a mission on behalf of the academy then. You’re the first geon on Gudrun that has come out of hiding. Do you think your tribe could be convinced to join?

The geon eyes would glint with sadness and return back to its usual stoic ones. " My tribe... they're not exactly fond of technology. Many stories have been pass on for generation about the destruction that was cause by technology. And it's been a while since I have last seen them... it could have been the last of it. After all, I have left the clan's area and duty... And leaving one's own duty is to abandon one's tribe... even if the clan leader allowed me to leave. They're considerate, friendly, and most of all would help everyone even if not one's own kind... I could try to... but I can't be certain that they would help if technology is involved." Silvanodi ponders slowly and surely drift off on his own thoughts. Flashes of words come back to him, reminding him of the reason why he was here in the first place, as to why he long for the stars and of space. He searches for a purpose, he seeks for pride, he sought out knowledge beyond the land. Then he remembers reading upon news from New Moon's Cooperative's brave explorers setting out to the star and having the first contact with a geon. Then of his clan, each and every one of them hugs him as the last day of his stay passed by. He then remembers of his struggles in the usage of technology, although have improve much still is adequate at it. The story passed down to each generation about the technology's ruination of nature and oneself. But as to what he has seen now, it looks more like technology helping nature grows, technology used to help in aid the injured and the sick. "No, I thi- no, I know they will. If we prove to them, they will. If we show to them how technology helps."

“So we will need to do some convincing. Silvanodi do you think they’d try to hurt you if they didn’t like what you had to say?”

00:19

You can see she is going through some personnel files , possibly looking for escort or transportation for you

"They wouldn't do that, act of harm is highly prohibited and frown upon. The only time they would do so as to avenge."

"I'm going to assign you another Psychic I worked with in the past, he was one of the first to come out of hiding along side me. Zaricon Rals is a good man, a former Captain in the UNW army and a powerful precognitive. He should be able to help you navigate some of the difficulties you might face during the trip"

15:00

"The academy will also be able to supply you with any equipment you need, since you're now in our employ"

Silvanodi nods and straighten up. "I would need to have technology that aids especially nature. Like a medical equipment or purifier that I can show to the clan as evidence."

“What about atmosphere filters and a survival kit showing how to make water and food sources safe to eat?”

"That could work, after that we could maybe also show them around to have them see it firsthand. If they were to see it firsthand then they have no other reason but to believe what they see, It might be shocking to them at first but I'm sure they'll come around."

"We've gone through great pains here in Central- even back when we were still Greenbriar Inc- way before we became the United Nations of Worlds, to fit our factories with as many air filters and pollution preventing measures as possible. Many of us came from planets that had been destroyed by unregulated industry. We hope the care we are taking for Gudrun now is something your tribe will come to notice, understand, and appreciate"

"I hope so too... well I guess if there's nothing else then I should start packing up and ready and wait for Captain Zacrion."

"He'll be meeting you at the airport, as soon as you're done selecting whatever gear you need you can head there yourself, and from there the expedition is under your command"

Silvanodi nods as he takes along the following equipment before leaving to the airport.

Survival Kit (Gudrun)
Atmofilter
Scout Report (Specifically about biosphere and pollution control.)

The gear is packed and Youre brought to the spaceport where a young side of middle aged army leader is waiting in green combat field armor, combat rifle and a large pistol both slung on his person

"Captain Zacrion is it? The name's Silvanodi, please to make your acquaintance."

“Silvanodi, a pleasure. I’ve never met a geon before. This is going to be a mission of firsts for both of us”

"There's not a lot of us geons compared to other races. Even if we have a large area the differences in population is not that much." "The ride going to be a hefty one, the clan is between a mountain range and a forest."

"Alright, toward the desert? or away from it? We should be able to fix a heading once you answer that"

"Towards the desert, near its edge."

He plugs a general patrol course in, with wide search boxes, and gestures for you to climb aboard.

He climb up inside and settles in.

From the air, Gudrun looks so small. The bare ground reminds you of the rock of the clan cave. The green patches of forest and lush grassland-the moss growths on the sides of rocks, and the lakes and rivers the collection of underground springs into reflecting pools that glitter just as much as these bodies of water do in actual sunlight. You can see over the mountains as well, to the endless stretch of taupe that is the deserts of Gudrun. Dank Crew runs a compound out there somewhere, and you can see a section of the train line leading out to it. Beyond that, are the Piggen of Delphos, another equally ancient culture that were once visitors and even invaders to this world. Your clan always preferred to keep to themselves and hide. Some of the terrain features below start to look familiar, after a few hours of flying

"We're close by captain, I'm starting to see some of the familiar sight. I can see the mountain side's cliff that I used to go to whenever the light of the sun leaves the sky leaving quite stars twinkling above. It Looks so different during the day." (edited)

"And from up here no doubt. We're going to set down a few kilometers away then so we don't scare anyone. You think thats a good move?"

"Yeah, they wouldn't like us heading straight through with this. Probably better if we personally make the sound than the sound of the engine."

The craft sets down in a woodland clearing as Zaricon checks the immediate area. Things seem safe, and you do not see any tell-tale signs that your tribe has been this way recently

"We're gonna have to announce our presence to the tribe as soon as the settlement's in sight." Silvanodi will then lead the way as they traverse the forest, markings can be seen at the trunks of the woods with different unnatural flora within them. Indicating the borders of the clan's area.

“How do you normally announce yourselves. Is there a custom we have to follow?”

"We announce by striking our arm at the boulder which we will see soon in order to create a single loud sound after that the leader of the clan will be coming forth." (edited)

You know what you're doing, and this is your land. Zaricon is willing to follow, along with Nade, until you arrive at the boulder, and wait to see what you do.

A small but sturdy rocky hand strikes at the boulder once thus creating a loud and soft clicking sound that echoes outward the forest and the settlement and then he smash is twice again for the other two.

There is some quiet for a long moment as the sound travels. The geon will be gathering and sending out scouts any moment now and true to form a party of ten emerge from the trees with a mix of spears and bows

"I Silvanodi and they Nade Verson and Zaricon Rals!" He then will kneel one knee down beside the boulder and with both of his hand up in front of his core, a tribe member's gesture that means passiveness and innocuous as he expects for them to be wary of the equipment they're currently wearing and holding.

“Your friends. Why have you brought them here?”

"They are here to assist me." "I came here from the Academy to convince the clan to work together with the community. They seek to help those that hides or keeping to themselves. And since I was the first one of our kind that have come out, was asked to it and have agreed to do so."

THey say nothing but wave, for you to follow. The cave system ahead is broad, with a wide opening and a ring of glowing fungus around the lip- helpful for finding your way back at night. There are low torches burning inside, and you can see the forms of three warriors waiting there with crossbows drawn. They do not have need to use them, but were covering their fellows in case the meeting went wrong. "So, you told them where to find us. Couldn't be helped I guess"

You're brought into the cave entryway, seeing the first of the cave paintings and storied ancestors of Silvanodi's Geon tribe.

(bump)

(Going to assume this is now a ghost account. Archived for inactivity)