Stars Without Number - the-plane-in-the-plains

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-May-19 12:40 PM

Allister doesn't have to wait long before Hope arrives at the airfield to inspect the atmoflyer to discover the cause of the crash.

@Sunderlandalpha @the_begginer

Sunderlandalpha 11-May-19 12:47 PM

“I got your message Hope. Sounds like you wanna go on an adventure.”

the_begginer 11-May-19 12:50 PM

"I want to get out of the city. There has not been more thay a day here and they got me in a leash already. Some countryside air would be welcomed"

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-May-19 12:53 PM

(You guys can RP a bit, but let's wait to see if Keaton wants to join or not)

Sunderlandalpha 11-May-19 01:00 PM

“It’s a little wild out there. My last flight was almost cut short by a feral psychic.”

the_begginer 11-May-19 01:05 PM

"There is no escape from psychic it seems, ferals in tge wild and civilized in the city" I shrug. "Did they give you a ship?"

Sunderlandalpha 11-May-19 01:30 PM

“It’s more of a loan, but she flys true.”

Seth 11-May-19 06:58 PM

A large framed red headed man jogs towards you. Coming to a stop he rests his hands on his knees and breaths heavily. "Sorry, Sorry... I was at the hospital checking on a patient when I got the message. Abby asked me to come along." Finally catching his breath. "Oh hello Alister we meet again. Whose your friend here?" (sorry guys, I was at work

)

Sunderlandalpha 11-May-19 07:27 PM

“Nice to see you again Keaton. This is Hope. She was just talking with me about taking a trip to investigate a downed atmoflyer.”

Seth 11-May-19 07:38 PM

Keaton nods, "Abby told me, I was there when the flyer went down. We pulled the pilot out and got him here as quick as we could. He's the patient I was checking on. There's some strange things about his condition so I'm hoping I can learn something from the crash that will help." Keaton holds out his hand to Hope. "Hello Hope, I'm Keaton a medic in the employee of the local hospital as of today."

Artifice (Regrupple) 11-May-19 08:56 PM

Abby walks up, "Well you boys know what to do. It could just be a malfunction, but I checked it over just before Elton took it. And he's a mighty fine pilot. I can't help but think there's something we're missing here."

"Oh and you must be the programmer, I'm Abby!"

the_begginer 12-May-19 05:35 AM

"Programmer is kind of a stretch, i have some limited knowledge that may result useful. "

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-May-19 05:41 AM

"Well surely between the three of you you'll be able to figure something out! Well, I'll leave you to it. Good luck!"

Sunderlandalpha 12-May-19 11:21 AM

“I’ve already been through an ordeal today, but if you guys are up for a quick outing we can be ready to lift off shortly. “

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-May-19 03:33 PM

The flyer is refueled and ready to go, Abby's workers double check things one more time and give you the all clear.

Seth 12-May-19 03:33 PM

"Ready as I can be"

Seth 12-May-19 06:01 PM

Keaton moves to stow his gear in the flyer for take off.

Sunderlandalpha 12-May-19 06:14 PM

*Alister finishes preflight checks and assumes position in the cockpit.

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-May-19 06:15 PM

The runway is cleared for takeoff.

The general position of the wrecked flyer is marked on your map.

Sunderlandalpha 12-May-19 06:56 PM

“Everyone ready? We’ll do a quick fly by, if everything seems clear we’ll set down. Any objections?”

*Alister starts flipping switches and getting the flyer ready to take off. *

Seth 12-May-19 07:05 PM

Keaton adjusts his harness. "Sounds like a plan. The thing was on fire when we left it this morning. I hope there's enough left to do us some good."

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-May-19 07:25 PM

The flyer hums to life, everything seems to be working fine despite earlier worries.

Sunderlandalpha 12-May-19 09:24 PM

*Alister set coordinates and launches the flyer toward the site of the crash planning to circle around a few time to check for movement and then touch down close to the wreckage. *

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-May-19 10:07 PM

The atmoflyer soars north along the coast. The forest slips by beneath you and before long is replaced by an ocean of tall grasses, rolling like waves in the wind. There's still a slight haze of smoke above where the wreckage, though it seems the fire has died out. (Notice/wis from one of you, just whoever gets to it first)

Sunderlandalpha 12-May-19 10:08 PM

(5)

Artifice (Regrupple) 12-May-19 10:09 PM

Between the smoke and tall grass, you can't see much of the flyer from up here even after circling a few times.

Seth 13-May-19 02:59 AM

"Damn, looks like it might be a real mess down there." Keaton says leaning towards the window.

the_begginer 13-May-19 06:27 AM

(Does this thing hover? Can I send a drone out while in fligth?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-May-19 06:28 AM

(It doesn't hover, but you could land a bit away and send the drone out)

the_begginer 13-May-19 06:30 AM

"Mr Pilot. I have a drone with a sensor pack, it only range 500m I could send it to the crash zone to take a look and pin point the location of the fallen machine"

Sunderlandalpha 13-May-19 09:06 AM

“I’ll lower the flyer down so your drone can scout before we disembark.” I lower the flyer down to a hover position to allow the drone to scout the area before we land.

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-May-19 09:09 AM

(The flyer doesn't hover, it's basically a jet. But you can land and send the drone out)

Seth 13-May-19 11:20 AM

(Do I notice anything in the sky with those senses that Malbrook lent me?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-May-19 11:25 AM

(Let's do another notice/wis for that)

Seth 13-May-19 11:38 AM

(9)

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-May-19 11:50 AM

You get a brief glimpse at what seems to be a child, standing on top of the wrecked flyer. You also see some of the surrounding grasses moving on their own, counter to the wind.

You do not see any active psionic effects and would need to have a better look at the child to see if they're psychic/touched.

(Requires 6 sec visual inspection)

Seth 13-May-19 12:06 PM

Keaton exclaims with confusion, "I think I can see a kid down there on the wreckage." He squints as if trying to make sense of something. "Indicators of possible psionic activity. I'll need a closer look to be sure."

the_begginer 13-May-19 12:08 PM

"I think it would be wise to settle this ship not too close. Inspect the area with the drone looking for hidden threats first and then we decide how to approach."

Seth 13-May-19 12:15 PM

Keaton nods, "Sounds like a sensible idea. Be careful not to spook the kid though. If he is psionic he might have something to do with the original flyers crash. "

the_begginer 13-May-19 12:17 PM

I shrug "There are no ifs, a child alone in the wild what else could he be? We better land and avoid the same fate that the other flyer."

Sunderlandalpha 13-May-19 02:19 PM

Alister sets the ship down a little ways off from the wreckage so that the drone can be sent out.

Artifice (Regrupple) 13-May-19 02:20 PM

(Let's get a program/int from Hope for the drone)

the_begginer 14-May-19 05:01 AM

(8)

(Sorry for the delay. Have had some long days at work)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 05:59 AM

You land a short ways away from the wreck and the drone zips out just above the grasses. (The grass is like 2m+ tall so it goes just over your heads if you're walking through it) As the drone gets close to the wreckage, something leaps at it from the grass, batting it to the side but Hope's quick reactions keep it from being knocked to the ground. Whatever attacked it is unseen in the grasses. Now the child is visible and you can see it's a young girl, curled up and crying. She sees the drone and weakly calls out, "Help."

Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 07:25 AM

“Best use caution everyone. If this child is a feral or the child of one, we don’t want to get caught in the middle of something.”

Alister shuts down the flyer and cautiously get out of the cockpit to look around the ship.

Seth 14-May-19 07:46 AM

"Confession time, I'm much better at putting things back together than taking them apart but I'll do what I can." Keaton unsteadily draws his laser pistol then focuses his attention on the girl. (Keaton is trying to determine if the girl is psychic and the source of whatever is in the grass or if its something else.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 07:53 AM

(So you're approaching the other flyer? You landed about 500m away so you can't see her over the grasses)

(Let's get a notice/wis for seeing what's in the grass)

Seth 14-May-19 08:00 AM

(10. No sorry, I thought we were close enough to get a look. Can I get a general idea of if the things in the grass are real or if they're affected by psychic power in some way?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 08:02 AM

(They rolled a 7 for stealth, but I think you'd need to approach to see exactly what they are. You can tell they are real and there's more than one though)

(And they don't seem to be humanoid)

Seth 14-May-19 08:08 AM

(Damn, alright I'll move close enough to get a better look but if they start coming for me I'll high tail it back to the ship.) "Hey guys, I'm going to try and get a better look at exactly what's going on over there. I can almost make it out but I need to be a little closer." Keaton starts moving towards the ship at a diagonal. If whatever's out there heard the ship coming down it's probably not a good idea to approach from where they landed.

the_begginer 14-May-19 08:09 AM

(What does the sensor pack of the drine show? It has a sensor pack with a lot of toys to look. It should give better info that plain sight)

(I commit effort to call upon my invisible armor and gun)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 08:12 AM

(Does it have the observational suite?)

the_begginer 14-May-19 08:13 AM

(Yes. It can only take one add on. Scout drone was the best option )

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 08:15 AM

(The IR shows two quadruped creatures moving quickly, stalking the child)

the_begginer 14-May-19 08:16 AM

"There are two creatures stalking the kid. One almost brought down my drone"

(Do we see the kid with our eyes?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 08:17 AM

(No, just through the drone. The grass is taller than you and you're 500m away)

Seth 14-May-19 08:21 AM

"If I can get close enough I'll be able to tell how the kid is involved in this." (Keaton still plans on moving closer)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 08:22 AM

(Let's get a sneak/dex from you)

Seth 14-May-19 08:23 AM

(6)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 08:37 AM

(Busy for a minute, but they didn't notice you)

Seth 14-May-19 08:38 AM

(Alright :))

the_begginer 14-May-19 08:39 AM

(I will go with him. Won't let you die alone)

Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 08:39 AM

Whispering “Feral or not it’s a child”. Alister moves to cover their 6

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 11:15 AM

The three of you make your way quietly through the grasses. As you get closer you hear beastial snarling and see a large form moving in front of you, intent on its quarry. You wait for it to pass as it circles its prey and continue on till you reach the edge of the clearing, grass still smoldering from the fire. The young girl looks up at you, small and emaciated though it's hard to tell her age. Upon closer inspection, Keaton can tell that she is indeed telepathic.

the_begginer 14-May-19 03:37 PM

I whisper "do any of you have an instapanels? I just had an idea"

Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 03:53 PM

(Instapanels?)

Nekosmash 14-May-19 04:58 PM

(It’s a I think 2x2 on the dimensions square of material that is collapsible. Think like collapsible piece of ceraplast

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Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 05:00 PM

(Oh thanks)

Reverend Levi McClain (Dax'olli) 14-May-19 05:05 PM

(Contrary to its name, it's not instant)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 05:08 PM

(More importantly I don't think any of you have one lol)

Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 05:08 PM

(I was pretty sure I didn’t... but I haven’t had a chance to check my inventory.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 05:09 PM

(It's not something anyone starts with I don't think, you'd have to buy it)

Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 05:22 PM

Whispering “I don’t, what were you thinking?”

the_begginer 14-May-19 05:34 PM

"Crazy idea, pay no mind"

(How far are we from the ship and tge kid?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 05:41 PM

(Not far, like 20m)

the_begginer 14-May-19 05:56 PM

"Are we close enough Mr. Keaton? What can you tell about the kid?" (edited)

Seth 14-May-19 06:49 PM

Keaton focuses his senses on the child in front of them.

While whispering" Why haven't these things gone after here yet?"

(are these a creature we recognize? something common to the planet?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 06:53 PM

(You can tell she's telepathic. You haven't gotten a clear look at them yet) The snarling of one of the beasts is getting louder as they circle around, getting closer to you again.

Seth 14-May-19 06:57 PM

(How old is the kid?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 14-May-19 07:06 PM

(Hard to tell, she's small and malnourished. Could be anywhere like 6-12 or so you'd guess)

Seth 14-May-19 07:11 PM

Quickly whispering, "Sounds like whatever those are are coming back. If neither of you has a better idea I'm going to make for the ship and try to grab the kid. I'd appreciate it if you could keep those things off my ass. If it looks like we can take them out then I'm all for that otherwise we might need to forget about the crash for now and leg it back to the ship with the kid."

Sunderlandalpha 14-May-19 08:31 PM

Alister nods in the affirmative “Go for the kid, I’ve got your back.” Alister holds out his hand and begins to charge an explosive blast.

the_begginer 15-May-19 01:53 AM

(Does the ship has a sort of black box?) "Don't forget why we came here, we need to know why this thing crashed. I should leave the kid alone for now, the beast seems to be protecting her. They tried to get my drone from getting closer. "

Seth 15-May-19 02:27 AM

"I'm not convinced that's what's going on here. Either way we're out of time and have to do something. I'll make some noise so the creatures will come for me as I approach the crash. You and Alister try and take them by surprise as they're focused on me." Keaton lays his med-kit down and holsters his weapon. Probably best not to rush the kid weapon drawn if she's hurt and has powers. Plus might need a hand free to get up the ship "There are Lazarus patches and Lift in the kit if something happens to me." That said Keaton turns and begins sprinting towards the ship. Once he's put several meters between himself and his companions he raises his voice and loudly but calmly says "Hey kid, easy there I'm a healer I'll be with you in just a quick shake. I'm here to help."

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:07 AM

(Initiative)

Seth 15-May-19 06:37 AM

(7)

the_begginer 15-May-19 08:02 AM

(7)

Sunderlandalpha 15-May-19 04:33 PM

(3)

(Sorry, it’s difficult to roll at work.)

Seth 15-May-19 04:37 PM

(no worries, we get it)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 04:39 PM

(Girl and beasts both got 4. So: Keaton, Hope, Girl, beasts, Alister)

(You're 10m from the wreckage)

(Beasts are 20m away, so they'll be able to attack on their second turn)

Sunderlandalpha 15-May-19 04:41 PM

(Can I get a blast attack as I was holding one for signs of the beasts?)

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Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 04:43 PM

(You can't get an extra turn since they're not visible, you'll get to attack before they do anyways though)

Sunderlandalpha 15-May-19 04:44 PM

(Oh ok cool.)

Seth 15-May-19 04:54 PM

"Crap! Crap! Crap!" Keaton repeats to himself as he runs across the clearing towards the crash. Hastily looking over his shoulder for signs of pursuit he scrambles up the fighter to check on the girl. (Can I determine if the girl is a threat or this is a trap? Like by how she acts as I approach?) (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 04:56 PM

(She looks scared, both of you and the beasts)

Seth 15-May-19 05:00 PM

"Easy kid", Keaton huffs holding up his one hand in a calming gesture "We're not going to hurt you. I'm a healer and my friends out there are good people." I hope (Does she look injured other than the malnutrition you described earlier?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 05:03 PM

(Let's get a talk/cha)

(She's got scratches, bruises, and some burns on her hands but nothing life threatening)

Seth 15-May-19 05:07 PM

(10, Is this my turn or could I still us Psychic Succor on her?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 05:08 PM

(Yeah you can use that)

Seth 15-May-19 05:14 PM

Keaton gently places his hand on her arm with a reassuring smile and activates his healing abilities. (she heals 7 hp) "You're going to be alright kid. Can you tell me what's happened here? Quicker and shorter would be better." He turns a wary eye from the girl back to the clearing.

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 05:16 PM

She flinches back from you, but between the words and the healing starting to take affect, she seems less scared than before. (She'll have a chance to respond on her turn)

(Hope up)

the_begginer 15-May-19 06:03 PM

I ran to the ship. I look around trying to see if the black box of the ship is visible and assess how hard it would be to retrieve it. (Move and action to get on top.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:11 PM

The door to inside the flyer is mostly blocked by one of the collapsed wings, it would take some effort to get inside.

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The child looks up at Keaton and he hears her voice in his head, "They wouldn't listen to me.. it didn't work on them like it did the others."

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:22 PM

From the grasses the growling escalates and the two beasts burst forth. Two large catlike creatures run towards the wreck, bodies covered in short hair-like spines the same pale yellow of the grass. One has a large mane of dense bristling spines haloing its head and down its back, the other just a ridge of spines along the hump of its back. They make it to the edge of the wreck, but the residual heat and smoke makes them hesitate slightly.

(Think hyena body/lion heads/porcupine spines everywhere lol)

(They'll attack next round, Alister up)

Sunderlandalpha 15-May-19 06:24 PM

(I’m assuming they are between me and the wreckage?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:25 PM

(Not directly, they're running in from your left)

Sunderlandalpha 15-May-19 06:28 PM

*Alister runs into the clearing between the beasts and the wreckage. And lets out an explosive blast toward the closest beast.”

Sunderlandalpha 15-May-19 06:38 PM

(11,7)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:40 PM

The explosion knocks the male to the side, heavily wounded. It turns towards Alister and lets out a challenging roar.

(Keaton up)

Seth 15-May-19 06:43 PM

Others? Well, the possible implications of that aren't troubling at all... "Are you able to move? Could you run if you had too?"

(Can I draw my pistol and fire in the same round?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:45 PM

(Yeah assuming it was readied. You can't dig around in a bag or something)

Seth 15-May-19 06:47 PM

(It's in a holster at his side. I left my med kit behind earlier which I had readied, can my pistol now count as ready or is it a more involved process?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:49 PM

(Yeah you can have multiple items readied at a time)

(If you're using something and switching it out, you cant stow and draw and fire, but you could drop the item draw and fire)

Seth 15-May-19 06:51 PM

(K I'm not holding anything right now. Do I get an answer from the girl or will I need to wait for her turn)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:52 PM

(She'll act on her turn, you could use your action to pick her up or something if you want her to move now)

Seth 15-May-19 06:54 PM

Keaton offers the girl a tight smile and places himself between her and the oncoming attackers. He pulls his laser pistol and takes aim at the beast Alister damaged and fires.

(15,5)

Artifice (Regrupple) 15-May-19 06:59 PM

The shot takes the beast in the back of the head and it falls to the ground dead.

(Hope)

Seth 15-May-19 07:02 PM

"HA! HA! HOT DAMN! Not bad for a one armed man!" Keaton exclaims smoke still trailing from his pistol's barrel. (edited)

the_begginer 16-May-19 03:33 AM

I shoot the other beast. ( 25/9 Sorry I fall asleep last night )

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 07:34 AM

The shot hits the beast in the chest, spines falling to the ground at the impact. The beast gives a whimpering growl as it just barely clings to life.

the_begginer 16-May-19 07:35 AM

"We have this! Come on"

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 07:36 AM

The child hides behind Keaton.

The beast lunges at Keaton, but is too injured and falls short. (8/7)

(Alister up)

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 09:47 AM

Alister shoots again

(7,12)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 10:47 AM

The blast goes wide, the flyer shaking as it impacts the side. (Keaton)

Seth 16-May-19 10:53 AM

(Am I in melee with this thing or can I shoot it?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 10:58 AM

(You're in melee but you have a pistol so you can shoot with a -4)

Seth 16-May-19 11:06 AM

(7,4) "Damn" Keaton exclaims as the creature lunges at him. He panics and tries to shoot the thing but it seems like his shot goes wide. Cursing colorfully but quietly aware of the little ears behind him he changes his grip on the pistol to use it as a makeshift club. (He uses his move to Club up a Weapon)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 11:06 AM

(Hope)

the_begginer 16-May-19 03:25 PM

(Can you rol my psychic attack for me? I won't get to a pc in some times)

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Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 03:37 PM

The beast rears up to attack the girl, but Hope's blast tears through its chest, hitting the same spot as before. Blood spatters the girl and Keaton and the beast falls, sliding off the flyer to the ground, dead.

the_begginer 16-May-19 03:38 PM

"Hush that was lucky!!"

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 03:44 PM

“Everyone alright?”

Seth 16-May-19 03:47 PM

Keaton stares straight faced at the downed beast his arm still raised to strike. Slowly he returns his sidearm to it's holster then proceeds to wipe the creatures blood from his face with a shudder. "Well... that's sorted then. Thank you for that Hope."

the_begginer 16-May-19 03:50 PM

I made a gestures with the hand as dismissing the thank. "No thanks needed" I turn around and start trying to get in the crashed ship.

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 03:52 PM

(Effort/str or dex to get in)

Seth 16-May-19 03:54 PM

"Give me a few moments to sort out the little one then I'll do what I can to help with the ship" Keaton turns to the girl. "Come on then. I'll get you some food and water but I'll need you to sit still and tell me a bit about yourself. Does that sound fair?" He wipes some of the gore from the girls face. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 03:56 PM

She looks around hungrily at the mention of food. She points to the beast, "Food?"

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 03:56 PM

Alister takes up a defensive position out side of the ship. “I’ll keep an eye out for more trouble. You both work quickly.*

Seth 16-May-19 03:57 PM

(Is she speaking or is this telepathy?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 03:57 PM

(Telepathically to you)

Seth 16-May-19 04:01 PM

Keaton hums, No, I have something a little... less raw. Wait here I'll be right back. (these are thoughts he's trying to determine if she's actively reading them.) He moves gingerly down the craft and retrieves his med-kit. On the way back he pulls a canteen and a ration bar from his pack.

the_begginer 16-May-19 04:02 PM

(Can i use telekinetic manipulation to open the door? I can lift 400kl)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 04:04 PM

You can feel the telepathic connection to her. She seems to only be sensing your emotions and thoughts you project to her. "Raw?"

(Yeah you can shift the wing blocking the entrance enough with that)

The wing shifts out of the way, settling heavily, revealing an opening large enough to fit in. Disturbed ash and soot billow into the air.

Seth 16-May-19 04:11 PM

"That means it hasn't been cooked. Unless it's prepared properly raw meat can make you sick." He unwraps the ration bar and offers her half along with his canteen. "Now don't forget our deal. I give you these and you sit there and tell me a bit about yourself. Like your name and how you came to be out here trapped by those beasts. Also, I know you're hungry, you certainly look it, but eat slowly. Eating or drinking too fast in your condition could make you sick." He waits for her to start eating then retrieves his bio-scanner and does a more thorough examination of her.

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 04:14 PM

She sits there a minute, contemplating your deal in childlike seriousness, before nodding and taking the bar. She ignores your advice and devours it as quickly as you can.

Your examination reveals her superficial wounds to all be healed by your biopsion skills earlier. An older unhealed wound is shown as well, a partially constricted esophagus and a heavily damaged larynx.

From your medical experience you know the symptoms are consistent with external choking.

Seth 16-May-19 04:24 PM

Hmm, maybe that's why the telepathic communication. Keaton muses as he listens to her tale. (Can I tell if she's psychic or maybe one of those new talented people? Also is the damage to her through reparable or is it permanent?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 04:27 PM

(You can tell she's psychic. Probably repairable, but not with your current skill level or equipment)

Seth 16-May-19 04:28 PM

(roger)

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 04:51 PM

(Do I notice anymore movement in the surrounding grass?

)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 04:54 PM

(Not at the moment)

The girl looks up at Keaton after finishing the bar. "Auril"

Seth 16-May-19 05:03 PM

"Auril, well that's a lovely name. Now what are you doing out here all on your own?" He passes her the other half of the ration bar.

(Our goal here is just to investigate why the crash happened right?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:07 PM

(Yeah) She takes the bar and starts eating vigorously, "Hunting."

Seth 16-May-19 05:11 PM

"And what were you hunting for?"

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 05:13 PM

(Is Keaton the only one that can hear her?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:17 PM

(Yeah she's only talking to him right now, he's the only one that's talked to her)

"Food."

Seth 16-May-19 05:19 PM

Keaton gets a bit of a put upon look on his face. "Are you alone out here? Where is your home?"

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 05:19 PM

“Keaton, what’s going on up there?

“

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:20 PM

Her eyes narrow, "Those aren't the deal."

Seth 16-May-19 05:29 PM

"I suppose not" he sighs. Turning towards Alister "Auril here is a telepath, her vocal cords have been damaged. I'm trying to figure some things out so we might help her but there are difficulties." back to Auril, " I would like to help you if I can Auril but I'm going to need more information to do that. We will be leaving soon, we were sent to see what happened to this ship." He points to the crash. "I am trying to heal the one who flew this ship, he might have died during the crash if I had not been here. Can you tell me anything about it?" He take a knee to put him at her height "What would you like to happen here?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:31 PM

She turns surprised to Alister, as if just now noticing him. She gives him a shy smile, (only to Alister) "Hello friend! Why won't you listen?"

She turns back to Keaton with a petulant scowl, "Too many questions, thanks for food." (Mental save Keaton, +2 with Malbrook helping)

Seth 16-May-19 05:38 PM

(6 with the +2)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:40 PM

(Your memory of the girl is completely wiped. The fact that she exists is completely unthinkable for the rest of the scene)

(Your mind creates excuses and rationales for anything she might have changed, such as you rushing the flyer in the fight)

Seth 16-May-19 05:43 PM

(Is she still right in front of me?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:43 PM

(She is, you just don't percieve her)

Sunderlandalpha 16-May-19 05:46 PM

“What do you mean, listen...?”

Seth 16-May-19 05:47 PM

Keaton shakes his head in a bit of a daze then looks around. He stands up wondering why he was on his knees then calls down to Alister "How's Hope coming with the ship. We almost done here?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 16-May-19 05:52 PM

"You were alone and scared, I told you to come be my friend but you didn't listen. Then you saw lots of people but were still alone. Will you be my friend now?"

(We can wait for Hope to catch up since she'd have searched the flyer by now)

the_begginer 17-May-19 03:42 AM

I try to make the computer on this thing tell me something about the crash

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 05:35 AM

The computer is no longer functional, but you do find a sort of black box.

the_begginer 17-May-19 05:45 AM

I take it. (Is there more useful things to be salvaged grom here? Weapons? Ammo? Equipment? )

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 05:52 AM

(Notice/int)

the_begginer 17-May-19 02:53 PM

(1)

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 02:57 PM

(Oh no guess we are al gonna die.)

2

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 02:59 PM

(Everything else seems to be burned or melted beyond use)

the_begginer 17-May-19 03:04 PM

I take the box out. "I got this. Everything else seems burned or melted" I poit to the kid. "What are you going to do about the kid Keaton?"

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 05:51 PM

Tears well up in Alister's eyes as he remembers his time alone in the swamp...

"Friends" He whispers as Hope questions Keaton.

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 06:10 PM

Her eyes light up as well as she shares your emotions, "Friends! No friends at my home, they just keep me to hunt. I didn't think anyone was as lonely as me till I saw you... friend."

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 06:18 PM

Whispering under his breath “Would you come with me... So I’m not alone?”

the_begginer 17-May-19 06:21 PM

What the fuck is going on here. "Did the cat eat your tongues? What with the looks?" I raise the box. "We have what we came for. Lets go"

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 06:22 PM

"Home?" She sends you an image of the swamps.

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 06:22 PM

"no, a new one, that we build" Said a little above a whisper.

Alister stretches out his hands as to offer an embrace

(At any time we can stop for Keaton, don;'t wanna advance too far without him...)

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 06:26 PM

She flinches back from your hand, clearly not used to intimate or even friendly gestures. After a moments pause, she takes your hand and nods. "New home. I didn't like home anyway."

(Yeah 3 person missions are a bit tricky since everyone's schedules are different)

the_begginer 17-May-19 06:39 PM

(I am enjoying it so far. Firs mission I actually interact with other player :D)

Seth 17-May-19 07:01 PM

(I'm back, Do I register anything happening with Alister?) Keaton turns to Hope, "Great! At least we can get out of this smoking ruin now."

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 07:02 PM

(It just looks like he's talking/whispering to himself)

Seth 17-May-19 07:04 PM

"Flyboy's been mumbling to himself for a little while." Keaton informs Hope with a raised eyebrow at his behavior. "Is that something he does?"

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 07:04 PM

“I think we are ready to go now Keaton.”

Holding the girl’s hand Alister starts to walk toward the ship

Seth 17-May-19 07:10 PM

"Well I guess that's it then. No one died and we got what we came for. That makes this a rousing success in my book." Keaton shoulders his med-kit then follows after Alister.

Seth 17-May-19 07:31 PM

Keaton huffs as he trudges along through the tall grass. "You know... Alister, Hope, if you're interested I might have another opportunity for us to work together in the future. I'm planning a small salvage mission to the academy ruins in the north. There's some medical equipment there that would be of great benefit to me as well as the city. I'd intended to speak with you Alister to see if you could get me in contact with that team you transported this morning but now I'm thinking perhaps we could handle it ourselves. There's sure to be other valuable salvage there as well. In fact, I have a contact who can provide a map of the facility along with a list of possible items of interest and their likely locations. I imagine we're all tired from this little excursion and we all might need a little time to settle into life in the city. That in mind I plan to head out a week from today. If you're interested in joining me just let me know sometime before then."

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 07:40 PM

“It sounds promising. I may need a few days to get Auril settled, but anyways let’s get back to base before we celebrate too hard. No telling what else is out here.”

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 07:48 PM

(Do we notice anything while walking back to the ship?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 07:51 PM

(I was giving Hope some time to jump in) The walk to the ship is peaceful, any other creatures scared off by the explosions, roars, and other sounds of battle. The ship seems undisturbed in your brief time away from it.

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 07:51 PM

(ah good point)

the_begginer 17-May-19 07:53 PM

"So Keaton the old men from the new order got to you. Is for them the job in the old academy?" (edited)

"We still do not know what made that bird crash Alister, be careful when taking off"

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 08:05 PM

“Yes, that’s what I’m afraid of...” Alister replies in a frank tone. “So let’s hurry and get out of here.”

the_begginer 17-May-19 08:06 PM

(Is there a way for mr to take a pick to the info in the black box here?)

Seth 17-May-19 08:08 PM

Keaton gives a booming laugh, "Whether or not they 'got to me' doesn't change the fact that there's money to be made in this expedition." He shakes his head "Besides, the medical equipment there might be the key to waking the pilot of that crash" he points a thumb back over his shoulder," from the coma he's in."

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 08:08 PM

(You could try here, but it'd be easier back in the city with Abby or Cobb's facilities)

the_begginer 17-May-19 08:09 PM

(I want to give Alister some kind of warning about what happened to the other ship so he may take precautions)

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 08:10 PM

(Gotcha, give me a program/int then)

the_begginer 17-May-19 08:13 PM

(10)

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 08:17 PM

You're able to gain limited access to the black box. Best you can tell, it wasn't a malfunction of the flyer's systems and the internal systems themselves don't appear to be tampered with.

the_begginer 17-May-19 08:19 PM

"Alister, the bird didn't fail... it must have been the pilot who fail... maybe not his fault but the problem was not in the machine as far as I can tell" (edited)

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 08:22 PM

Alister looks down at Auril. “Do you know what happened little one?”

“Did the others have something to do with it?”

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 08:27 PM

Auril looks uncomfortable with this line of questioning, glancing over at Keaton who's similar questions upset her. She seems to come to a decision and looks down, unwilling to make eye contact. She nods.

Sunderlandalpha 17-May-19 08:30 PM

Alister kneels in front of the girl. “Don’t let it trouble you little one.” Alister smiles to reassure her he has no ill will towards her. “Friends.”

“Come on everyone let’s get back to base. Keep your eyes open and be ready to evasive maneuvers. I’m gonna get us home in one piece.”

Alister walks Auril to a seat, and then climbs into the cockpit to begin lift off.

Artifice (Regrupple) 17-May-19 08:34 PM

Auril glances at you and gives a weak smile, "Friends." The flyer takes off smoothly and you rise above the tall grasses into the open sky.

the_begginer 17-May-19 09:11 PM

"Ok Mr Pilot"

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 07:41 AM

I lay in a course and head for New Astra

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 08:36 AM

The flyer heads southward and plains quickly turn to trees as you near the city. Auril watches out the window with wide eyes as the land zips by beneath you. Before long the city is on the horizon.

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 08:54 AM

“Well that was an adventure Keaton. Good thing Hope came along otherwise we would have been in trouble.”

Seth 18-May-19 09:00 AM

"You certainly are good in a scrap" he laughs looking to Hope, then shudders momentarily recalling the bloody end of the last creature and the mess it made. He could still smell it's blood on himself. (edited)

"First thing I do when we get back is grab a bath."

the_begginer 18-May-19 09:05 AM

I shrug "We all have a task. If Alister wouldn't have come we would had to walk. Besides I was lucky with my shoots, I usually don'thit the mark so good. When you decide to go to the academy let me know, I am curious to see it."

Seth 18-May-19 09:10 AM

"I'll be sure to message you." Keaton says with a nod.

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 09:11 AM

The flyer lands and Abby and her workers come over to help get it settled in the hangar.

Seth 18-May-19 09:29 AM

Keaton gathers his things and exits the craft.

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 09:33 AM

“Hope, if you could let me know what that black box reveals. Auril says Ferals were to blame, but any information you could gain before our next mission wold be very helpful.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 09:35 AM

(You guys are free to split from here back into your own threads whenever you want) (edited)

Seth 18-May-19 09:35 AM

(Am I still unaware of the girls existence?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 09:36 AM

(Yeah, once you split you'll be able to see her again but not yet)

Seth 18-May-19 09:41 AM

"I'd be interested in learning as well. Here is my contact information if either of you ever need me." Keaton makes to return to his home intent on grabbing a bath and then a good nights sleep before reporting to the hospital in the morning.

(will I recall everything that happened and understand what she did to me?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 09:49 AM

(Not right away, something would have to remind you of it but yes eventually)

(Thanks for a good first group mission guys! 3xp 10000 credits)

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 10:04 AM

(Man that was fun guys thanks everyone!)

Seth 18-May-19 10:05 AM

(Yeah, had a great time

) (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 10:06 AM

Abby approaches giving a nod to Keaton as he leaves, "Well what did you find?"

the_begginer 18-May-19 10:06 AM

"I let you inow what I find. But ai don't think there will be many answers in this box"

I give abby the bix

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 10:07 AM

"Alright well let's bring that... is that a child with you?"

the_begginer 18-May-19 10:08 AM

"Yes. Kind off. It was on the ship when we arrived"

Make a pause. "I guess Alister has a daughter now"

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 10:11 AM

"Well bless my soul, Alister you let me know if there's anything you need for her you hear? Probably saw the flyer crash and came looking for people. Well, I've more questions than we've got time for so let's hook up this box and see what we find."

the_begginer 18-May-19 10:12 AM

I pay close attention at what she does so I can do better next time.

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 10:16 AM

As Abby gets to work... “Abby this is Auril. Auril this is my friend Abby. She won’t do anything to harm you and you two could become great friends if you’d like. “

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 10:19 AM

Abby brings the box to a machine with specific functions to read the it, "Nice to meet you Auril, you let me know if you need anything ok sweetheart?" Auril just stands there quietly, watching.

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 11:45 AM

Alister glances over Abby's shoulder to see the machine and the results

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 01:15 PM

"Hmm... as you said Hope there's not much here that indicates technical problems. From what I see it almost seems like Elton tried to crash the flyer."

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 04:19 PM

“That’s what I thought... sigh we need to do something about the ferals in the area... maybe we can talk with them and see why they attack our salvage teams...”

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 04:28 PM

"Talk with the ferals? I'm not sure you could get close enough to talk without them attacking. They're not right in the mind. You think one of them made Elton crash?"

Sunderlandalpha 18-May-19 04:42 PM

“I’m certain... but I’m not certain all ferals are insane. People here, even in the city, have psyonic powers and they are as sane as we are.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 18-May-19 04:49 PM

"Huh. Well I'm no expert on psychics, people have told me the ones here won't kill me and the others will. So far my experience lines up with that, but if you find out different well, more power to you! Maybe talk to the Order if you're looking to learn more about that kinda thing."

Sunderlandalpha 19-May-19 10:42 AM

“I’ll look into it then.” Alister moves to leave but then pauses for a moment. “Hope... Abby... I’m afraid I’m going to need a favor from the two of you. I brought Auril here to help her... to save her from the life the ferals live... but I don’t know very much about raising a little girl, and I’m going to need help, she’s going to need your help... if you’re both will that is.” Alister smiles at Auril “Auril, would you like to go with Hope or Abby to get cleaned up and then meet me for dinner?”

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-May-19 10:49 AM

Auril looks at Hope and Abby, "I can't come with you?"

the_begginer 19-May-19 11:03 AM

I sigth. "Sure why not. Lets go little one. Lets get the paperwork straight first and then we'll find a place for you to stay" I want to take tge girl to the New Academy to register and look for guidance.

Sunderlandalpha 19-May-19 12:31 PM

Alister smiles “don’t worry little one, I just can’t go with you to the baths, and I have no idea what little girls wear these days. Hope will take you to get cleaned up, and then we’ll eat and discuss what you want to do.” Alister looks at Hope with a hopeful expression. “I’ll take her to the academy tomorrow after she’s had a good meal and a goodnight sleep, but we can discuss this all over dinner, if you’d like to join us Hope.”

the_begginer 19-May-19 12:58 PM

"Sure. I advice the academy be the first stop then bath and sleep though."

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-May-19 01:10 PM

Auril looks unsure of everything, already overwhelmed before even entering the city proper. "Bath. Food." Her voice is quiet and raspy. (edited)

the_begginer 19-May-19 01:12 PM

"Ok. We can go to my place and you can bath and eat." I think for a little bit. "What did you do to Keaton? he appear to jot recognize your precence"

Artifice (Regrupple) 19-May-19 01:14 PM

She scowls then gives a mischievous grin, "Too many questions. He'll be ok."

the_begginer 19-May-19 01:31 PM

"Oh no no. I do not care about him." I grin "I care about you now little sister. If someone stop and challenge us thats what you are ok. My little sister. Let go. Stay close." I go to the little place where I sleep. To give the kid a chance to bath and find some new clothes for her.

Sunderlandalpha 19-May-19 01:38 PM

Alister waves and smiles. As he walks off to bathe and get ready for dinner.

Seth 22-May-19 08:58 PM

Keaton approaches Randy and the soldiers. "Do we have a course of action?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 22-May-19 10:34 PM

An older soldier turns to you, gray hair cropped close and cigar hanging from his mouth. A strange elongated monocle is perched on his left eye, the lense focusing like a camera when he looks at you. "You must be the medic. Sergeant Griggs. Most of our force will stay here to protect the workers. A few of us were planning on tracking the beasts to try and find out what's got them all worked up."

the_begginer 23-May-19 07:32 AM

Hope arrives hauling her equipment in a 'canoe' made with an instapanel. The canoe float beside her. "Hey Keaton. I arrived"

Seth 23-May-19 08:46 AM

"Keaton's the name, I'd like to support the group pursing the beasts." At Hope's greeting he turns a frosty look her way and just shakes his head before turning back to Griggs.

the_begginer 23-May-19 08:49 AM

What the hell. I approach Keaton and the man he is talking to. I stabd by them not wanting to interrupt and wondering what the hell is wrong with Keaton.

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 09:29 AM

Griggs sees Hope arrive, "More joining? Well I won't turn down the help. Two psychics and a touched should be useful. I guess three psychics if the little girl insists on coming. She's not my responsibility though, it's up to you to keep her safe."

Seth 23-May-19 09:42 AM

Keaton remains quit as Griggs greets Hope though he frowns a bit at Griggs's last remark. Turning away, "You should see to Alister and the girl. I've got nothing good to say to any of you right now," he remarks to Hope. He makes his way back to the ambulance to gather equipment for the mission. (edited)

the_begginer 23-May-19 09:48 AM

"I do not understand why you feel offended and feel your harsh word are undeserved but... you do you my friend." I say to Keaton as he leaves. I turn back and talk to Griggs. "I think the girl want to contribute too, you know, pay for food and shelter as everyone else... she'll be fine on her own. What can you tell me of the task ahead?" (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 09:59 AM

"They reported ten of those quillbeasts attacking here. I believe most were wounded, but with that number the threat is still credible. I will remain here with some men in case they come back. You all can head out with the rest to either kill the beasts or discover whatever is driving them to attack. I'll give you six soldiers to take so they do not outnumber you. I suggest whatever dissention there is between you be resolved or forgotten, at least until you're done."

the_begginer 23-May-19 10:17 AM

"I wish I knew whats wrong with him sir, he seems to have taken offence when none was given" I shrug "Thats not important now. What way did the beast took?"

Seth 23-May-19 10:59 AM

Keaton grunts. He moves to join the six soldiers that Griggs picked out.

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 11:11 AM

"The tracks lead northeast. It'll be up to you to follow them from there. Get your things ready and my men will follow your lead."

(So if you get in combat I'll have each of you control 2 soldiers)

the_begginer 23-May-19 11:27 AM

I take my new drone. I will fly it froward in the path that we will follow and let it keep it station 50 meters in the air 500 meter from us and let us know if it get strange readings. Once we reach its position I would move it forwar other 500 meters. So it will work as a warning of movements or danger in our path. I get my telekinetic armor and gun too. Better safe than sorry.

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 12:01 PM

The drone shows tall grasses, but nothing else for now. It's too high and the grass too dense to find any trace of tracks.

@Sunderlandalpha (not sure if you saw that we moved back here)

the_begginer 23-May-19 12:11 PM

(Ok. Remember the drone has an Obsevation Suit)

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Sunderlandalpha 23-May-19 01:46 PM

(Sorry guys busy day. Continue a head. Alister is just going to sit in the back and mope. So if Grupp is ok with it he can make my rolls or my attacks.)

Seth 23-May-19 06:36 PM

Keaton tries to stay near the center of the group. His pistol drawn he keeps his eye's on the grass around them.

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 06:45 PM

(So you guys are leaving? The soldiers are waiting for their orders)

Seth 23-May-19 06:47 PM

(I think so. Do we need to give the soldiers specific orders?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 06:47 PM

(That's up to you, I just didn't want to say you guys were leaving before you were ready to)

(Assuming one of you is tracking the beasts make a survival/wis or int check)

Seth 23-May-19 06:59 PM

"Anyone here got experience tracking things like these?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 07:01 PM

Randy raises a hand, "I'm halfway decent I suppose. Was a scout back in my army days. Don't know much about these beasts though."

(If you wanted to roll for him it'd be a +1)

Seth 23-May-19 07:07 PM

(That's better then I can do. I'm fine with that unless Alister or Hope think they can do better.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 07:09 PM

(Go ahead and roll for him then, I don't think they're any better)

Seth 23-May-19 07:17 PM

(6)

Artifice (Regrupple) 23-May-19 07:27 PM

The group follows Randy as he makes his way through the grasses, eyes on the trail ahead. Hope's drone hovers above, but doesn't see any beasts nearby. You walk for quite some time before coming across a shallow stream. Randy looks around, confused. "They went here but they must have walked in the stream a bit, I don't see where the trail picks back up."

Seth 24-May-19 01:43 AM

"With so many of the beasts it's probably best we don't split up." He shudders slightly at the thought of being caught in an ambush with ten wounded desperate creatures possibly under psychic control. "Especially with what the foreman said about how odd they were acting." Keaton approaches the water while looking about. "Are they more likely to have gone up or down stream? I believe some of the creatures were injured. We could pick a direction then search the banks for blood, fur or maybe quills." Keaton grimaces as another possibility occurs to him. Keeping his voice carefully professional he addresses Hope, "Could your drone be of use here?"

the_begginer 24-May-19 04:41 AM

"I could take a look at the bank on the other side a coulpe of kilometers upriver and down river to see where they went out of the stream." (edited)

I check the bateri charge and send the drone upriver. And make sure to look both sides of the streem. I have the feeling they could have left the streem on this side to make a comeback and ambush us. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 05:49 AM

(Program/int or notice/wis for the drone)

the_begginer 24-May-19 05:51 AM

(9)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 06:00 AM

About 500m upstream you see some damp prints exiting the stream heading into the grass on the opposite side.

the_begginer 24-May-19 06:03 AM

I relay the information to the group

Seth 24-May-19 06:15 AM

Keaton nods "Nice work, lets move up and investigate that area."

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 06:33 AM

The stream is shallow and not very wide, you can easily wade through it. The prints lead further east, and seem somewhat fresh."

Seth 24-May-19 06:43 AM

"Good, were getting closer. Everyone be on your guard, cornered animals are the most dangerous." They follow the tracks east.

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 06:59 AM

(Let's get one more survival/wis check +1 from Randy. Lower DC since the tracks are fresher)

Seth 24-May-19 07:13 AM

(12)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 07:26 AM

You easily follow the tracks through the grass, heading further eastward. It's not long before the drone picks up a few heat signatures in the distance.

the_begginer 24-May-19 07:38 AM

I relay the information to Keaton that assumed the duties of leader

Seth 24-May-19 07:46 AM

"Can you tell whether all ten are there?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 07:47 AM

(You'll need to get a bit closer for an exact count but it doesn't look to be all 10)

the_begginer 24-May-19 08:14 AM

"It doesn't look like it. I do not want to risk the drone by getting closer to them. I prefer to get it closer to us to keep an eye and as a last resort medical aid"

the_begginer 24-May-19 08:22 AM

(How does the place around looks like? Is there cover? )

Seth 24-May-19 08:22 AM

Keaton nods in agreement, "Having an eye on our six while we try and deal with the creatures will be useful."

the_begginer 24-May-19 08:24 AM

"I think that we should prepare a position that be advantageous to us and try to lure them in"

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 08:27 AM

(There seems to be a small break in the grass near where they are, but no cover)

the_begginer 24-May-19 10:41 AM

"Keaton. I can fancy some cover with intapanels that we can move with us. It won't be much but it will give us something. Do you think its worth to try?"

Seth 24-May-19 11:07 AM

"I'm not sure. It would help with the spines but I imagine most of the creatures will try and close to melee distance. If you can set them up quickly then fine but I don't want to give these things more time to pull something."

the_begginer 24-May-19 11:11 AM

"5 minutes" I get the 3 instapanels left and start to give them shape and instruct two soldiers to do the same. (My idea is to make 3 L shape pieces. This piece cand stand on its own and a soldier can stand behihind it to shoot from cover and can be carried easily as a shock shield between two people as its not heavy. The tactic would be to form a triangle. And get inside and advance in a sort of formation)

(I would like to have a shooter in the canoe 3 meters in the air above us as a scout and sharpshooter )

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 11:45 AM

(How tall are you making it? Keep in mind they're only 1cm thick. Taking 12 damage to destroy doesn't mean it's bullet proof)

the_begginer 24-May-19 11:47 AM

(1,5 meters tall with a base of 50cm. If it can take 12 damage instead of a soldier or one of us taking it it would have been worth it)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 11:54 AM

(To make it 50cm thick you'd have to fold it 50 times, I like creative thinking but I think you're trying for something outside the scope of a 50 credit item. It's a 2×2m sheet, not an infinitely moldable object)

the_begginer 24-May-19 11:55 AM

(No no. Its L shape. )

(1.5 height. 0.5 base. 1cm thick)

(2meters wide)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 11:56 AM

(Ok, got it now)

the_begginer 24-May-19 11:57 AM

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(I had 3 instapanel. 3 of those things. One for 2 people to hold) (edited)

(I espect to get some cover for ranged attack against the paralyzing darts. But not much else. It would probably won't stand against a charge)

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Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 12:08 PM

You spend some time crafting your panels, a few soldiers catch on and help you with the second and third. They're completed and ready to go.

Seth 24-May-19 12:12 PM

"Alright, one group of three should move forward and engage the beasts. Once they've got their attention they should retreat here imediatly. Is that what you had in mind Hope?"

the_begginer 24-May-19 12:16 PM

"I thought maybe Auril could call to them make them know how tasty we are"

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 12:29 PM

"They don't listen to me."

the_begginer 24-May-19 12:31 PM

"Ok Keaton. How do we go about it?"

Seth 24-May-19 12:38 PM

Keaton looks around for a moment and sighs, "You know how you want things set up here. I'll take a couple of these guys with me and make some noise. Then we'll haul ass back here. Keep an eye out for the other creatures with that drone of yours."

the_begginer 24-May-19 12:38 PM

"Can do"... "be careful abd run fast"

Seth 24-May-19 12:40 PM

Keaton points to Randy and one of the other soldiers. "It's your lucky day. You get to be bait with me. Don't suppose you boys have any explosives on you?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 01:25 PM

"No, just rifles."

Seth 24-May-19 01:47 PM

"Shame" Honestly didn't think I'd be getting into things like this when I took the job with the hospital. I might have to reconsider using that hardpoint on the ambulance if these things keep happening on the daily. "Alright, you both heard what I told Hope. We go piss off the scary monsters then get back here so they" he motions to the soldiers arranging the ambush "can light them up. If possible I'd like to get a count of our opponents before we set things off but if not then so be it. Let's go." Keaton moves in the direction of the creatures trailing the soldiers behind him.

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 01:54 PM

(Let's get a sneak/dex)

Seth 24-May-19 02:05 PM

(12, that's 2 in a row.

)

(With different mods granted)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 02:08 PM

(Nice!) You slowly creep through the grasses, approaching where Hope had pointed out the beasts. You have to get close to see them through the dense grass, about 40m out you see them. It's still hard to get an accurate count but you'd guess 5-7 of them. (With that roll you can get closer if you want the exact number, but running back will be harder)

Seth 24-May-19 02:10 PM

(No, that's good enough for me. Are they doing anything?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 02:11 PM

(A few laying down, some pacing. Mostly just staying in that area)

Seth 24-May-19 02:20 PM

(Can I roll a Notice to see if there's anything odd or hiding in the area?)

(Also what time of day is it now?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 02:47 PM

(Yeah go for it. It's late afternoon, pushing evening soon)

Seth 24-May-19 02:53 PM

(3, rolled two 6s then next rolled two 1s, punishment for my hubris)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 03:05 PM

(You see nothing odd or hiding lol)

Seth 24-May-19 03:08 PM

Keaton makes several simple and silent signs with his hand. Indicating that the soldiers should target the beast closest to their position. Then on his signal take a shot and regardless of if it hits or not immediately return to the ambush zone. After receiving an understanding nod Keaton retrieves his own pistol and takes aim at the next closest target.

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 03:09 PM

(Go ahead and roll to attack)

Seth 24-May-19 03:10 PM

(them or me?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 03:10 PM

(If you want all three of you can hit at the same time. They're +1 to hit 1d10 for damage)

Seth 24-May-19 03:11 PM

(Alright)

Soldiers (4,5) (13,1) | Keaton (18,2)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 03:22 PM

Yours and another soldier's shot is true, striking one of the beasts laying down, the third shot goes wide. The beasts roar in anger, and one in pain, and start heading your way.

(Exert/con for running)

(Roll straight checks for the soldiers too)

Seth 24-May-19 03:25 PM

"Damn boys, who the hell taught you how to shoot? Might want to rethink your careers if the one-armed medic is outdoing you." Keaton remarks as they turn tail and run.

(Soldiers 10 and 6, Keaton 8)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 03:47 PM

You and Andy run quickly, he outpaces you slightly, but you're both well ahead of the beasts. The other soldier trips a little and struggles to catch up, the beasts gaining on him. They reach him about the same time as you reach the makeshift barriers. (Initiative. Beasts are 20m away, one soldier is in melee range with them)

Seth 24-May-19 04:08 PM

(Andy 6, other soldier 8, both unmodified) (Keaton 5)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 04:09 PM

(Sorry, you don't need initiative for them, they'll go on your turn)

Seth 24-May-19 04:09 PM

(Alright)

the_begginer 24-May-19 06:55 PM

(Initiative 9) (edited)

Sunderlandalpha 24-May-19 06:59 PM

(Sorry guys had a bunch of stuff come up. Am I still in this fight?)

the_begginer 24-May-19 07:00 PM

(I believe you are and its just starting)

Sunderlandalpha 24-May-19 07:00 PM

(2)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 07:05 PM

(Quillbeasts got 6. So Hope, Beasts, Keaton, Alister)

(Don't forget you each have 2 soldiers. +1 to hit d10 damage)

(And there are 6 of the beasts)

the_begginer 24-May-19 07:10 PM

I will shoot the beast that come up front and the two soldiers that are with me will do the same.

the_begginer 24-May-19 07:17 PM

(Soldiers 9/9 - 14/8 | Hope 14/6)

After shooting we take cover behinde the barrier. The soldiers holding it and I 1 meter behind them.

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 07:30 PM

The concentrated fire brings the beast down and the others spring to attack. One tears into the unfortunate soldier in their midst, downing him with a single strike. (17/6) Another leaps and rams into the barrier Hope's soldiers raised. It holds the brunt of the attack back, but a few quills pierced it and rake across the arm of the solider holding it. (14/1) The rest charge forward too but their attacks are thwarted by the shields.

(Keaton up)

(The soldiers have 6hp 9AC btw)

the_begginer 24-May-19 07:35 PM

(Can we attempt to use lazarus patch on the NPCs?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 07:36 PM

(Generally when npcs go down they die instantly. If you guys get a few named henchmen at some point you can stabilize them)

the_begginer 24-May-19 07:37 PM

(ok)

Seth 24-May-19 07:49 PM

(getting my roles together)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 07:49 PM

(Only one soldier to roll for, the one that tripped is down)

Seth 24-May-19 07:50 PM

(yeah I saw)

(My remaining soldier fires at the creature that put his friend down 9,5)

Keaton seeing the soldier go down under the beast's claws fires his pistol (10,3).

Sunderlandalpha 24-May-19 07:57 PM

(How many beasts are up?)

Seth 24-May-19 07:58 PM

(Were seven now six I think? Maybe less if me or my guy hit)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 08:54 PM

(There were 6 now 5) Andy's shot goes wide, but Keaton's strikes the beast savaging the soldier, knocking it away from the body. It's wounded but still up. (Alister)

Sunderlandalpha 24-May-19 08:56 PM

(19/12 to the beast in front of Keaton)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 08:56 PM

(The one he attacked?)

Alister's explosive blast obliterates the wounded beast, bits of flesh and quills scattering on its fellow beasts.

Sunderlandalpha 24-May-19 08:58 PM

(Yes)

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 08:58 PM

(You have 2 soldiers who can attack too)

Sunderlandalpha 24-May-19 09:01 PM

(5/4) and (13/6) both directed at the next closest beast

Artifice (Regrupple) 24-May-19 09:10 PM

Dirt flies as the first shot hits the ground next to a beast, the next shot takes the beast in the side but it limps on, rearing to attack. (Top of the round, Hope) The soldier hit by the quills jerks violently as his muscles lock and are unable to move.

(4 beasts left, 1 wounded. 1 soldier down, 1 paralyzed)

the_begginer 25-May-19 03:21 AM

"Shoot the wounded one Kevin!!" The soldier and I shoot at the wounded beast.

(Soldier rolled a 1 - Hope 10/13)

Seth 25-May-19 05:23 AM

(Grupp, going to be at work most of today. You can roll for me. Keaton will prioritize the health of PCs over damaging creatures.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:45 AM

The beast falls to the ground dead. (3 beasts, their turn)

The remaining beasts are again stopped by the shields and prevented from attacking.

Andy and Keaton shoot at one close to Alister. (13/8) (10/4) Their combined fire puts the beast down, sliding across the ground to Alister's feet. (Alister up, 2 beasts left)

the_begginer 25-May-19 07:51 AM

"Way to go people!!!!. We have this!!!"

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 09:59 AM

(Alister shoots at one and the soldiers at the other. Can you roll pls DM?

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 11:04 AM

Alister doesn't even look as his explosive blast tears apart another beast, but his coolness distracts the two soldiers with him and they miss. (1 beast left, Hope up)

the_begginer 25-May-19 12:00 PM

(Soldier 6 - Hope 22/11)

"Come on man!! Didn't you received training?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 12:21 PM

Hope finishes off the last beast and the plains are once again quiet, wind gently rippling the grass.

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 12:43 PM

“Are you all right Auril? Do you sense anything?”

the_begginer 25-May-19 12:50 PM

I blow on the invisible barrel of my rifle. "We are still missing some of these beast according to the tale of the workers. And still don't know what's wrong with them" I approach to the paralyzed soldier to examine him

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 12:54 PM

"I don't really just sense things, I have to form a connection first."

The soldier cannot move, but the toxin is not deadly as discovered by Keaton earlier.

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 01:04 PM

”Ah I see.”

“Why don’t we go up and check out their little campsite? That may provide more answers.”

Seth 25-May-19 02:49 PM

Keaton breaths raggedly the adrenalin from combat fading. Without pausing to think he approaches the paralyzed solder and begins treating them (committing effort to cure). Once that's done he checks all the other members of the group for injuries and heals them. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 02:57 PM

(Everyone back at full health, only one lost)

Seth 25-May-19 02:57 PM

(Great job by the way)

the_begginer 25-May-19 03:01 PM

I haul the dead soldier in the canoe and take it with us.

Seth 25-May-19 03:03 PM

Keaton will examine the most intact creature for anything odd, implants or evidence of psychic tampering, with his bioscanner.

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 03:16 PM

You don't find anything inorganic, but you don't know enough about the creature's biology to know if there's anything otherwise strange.

Seth 25-May-19 03:25 PM

Keaton shakes his head and returns the scanner to his belt. Hand placed on his pistol, "We keep getting in scraps like this and I'm going to have to think about carrying something a bit heavier." He pulls the pistol up then lets it slip back in the holster. "Lasers are damn accurate but against things like these even when you hit it feels like you might as well be spitting at them." Spitting on the creatures corpse he moves away. "Alister's right, we should take a look at that camp. The sooner we finish this business the better."

Seth 25-May-19 06:22 PM

Keaton motions to the rest of the group and starts cautiously heading to the camp. "Hope, what does our eye in the sky say?"

the_begginer 25-May-19 06:23 PM

I take the drone closer to the camp of the beast before answering that question

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 06:33 PM

(Program/int for the drone)

the_begginer 25-May-19 06:35 PM

(10)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 06:41 PM

The drone gets closer to the small clearing the beasts were in front of. You see a large hole in the ground, angling steeply down before seeming to level off. A blast of energy shoots out of the hole, arcing towards the drone. With Hope's quick piloting, the drone dodges the blast, when it looks back at the hole after recovering there's no sign of anything there.

the_begginer 25-May-19 06:43 PM

"Holy fuck!!! Someone's shooting at my drone from a hole on the ground there!!"

Seth 25-May-19 06:46 PM

"Alright lads, forwards weapons ready. Let's take this to them before they get a chance to run or prepare a nasty surprise for us." Pistol drawn Keaton lead the way to the clearing.

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 06:52 PM

You lead the group over towards the hole. It's a steep, almost vertical drop about 3m then levels off. You see a few claw marks from the beasts, but no other signs.

the_begginer 25-May-19 06:54 PM

"I do not know if its a good idea to get down there yet."

I maneuver the drone down the hole

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:00 PM

(Evasion save v15 for the drone)

the_begginer 25-May-19 07:02 PM

(14)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:07 PM

The drone heads down into the hole, the wide diameter giving it no trouble maneuvering. Inside is very dark, thermal imaging shows the four remaining beasts before the drone suddenly loses power and falls to the ground, the feed cut off.

the_begginer 25-May-19 07:09 PM

"Well. The other four beast are down there. I don't think they can shoot though so there must be someone else there too"

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 07:12 PM

(Could I do my blast lvl 2 down the hole?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:13 PM

(It's a radius around you I'm pretty sure. Once you're down there you can. But you'd hit soldiers, I think you can exclude people up to your level from the blast so just Hope and Keaton)

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 07:14 PM

Reading though it, it says the blast is centered on a point within 30m of me.

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:14 PM

(Centered withing 30m, not around you actually)

(Yeah lol. It doesn't specify that you have to be able to see the target area, but every other skill like that you do have to. So I'd say you'd have to go down to do it, but it wouldn't hit the soldiers)

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 07:16 PM

Alister come along besides Hope and Keaton. “How much needs to survive to give you all the answers we need?”

Seth 25-May-19 07:17 PM

"Hopefully something capable of speech."

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 07:19 PM

“If my hunch is correct, there is a feral down that hole... my blast might only wound it, but should kill the four beasts.”

the_begginer 25-May-19 07:20 PM

"Do you need to go down there to blast them?"

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 07:20 PM

“Not very far.”

the_begginer 25-May-19 07:21 PM

"I could probably take you, If you are willing and you do not get out of sight"

Seth 25-May-19 07:22 PM

(Does it look like the creatures dug this hole or is it old and they're just using it?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:24 PM

(I'm not sure if that's something you'd be able to tell)

(It doesn't look particularly fresh)

Seth 25-May-19 07:26 PM

Keaton turns to the soldiers, "You boys hunted these things before? Anyone know if they dig their own burrows?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:27 PM

"We've defended against them a few times, but never tracked them to where they live."

Seth 25-May-19 07:30 PM

"We're in a large field of flammable material and have got a bit of manpower to boot. What say we gather up some grass and try smoking them out? You'd think if they could dig themselves a new exit or there was one already they would have used it by now instead of waiting for us."

the_begginer 25-May-19 07:31 PM

"That sounds like a good plan"

Seth 25-May-19 07:50 PM

Keaton lowers his voice so that it won't carry to the occupants of the hole. "Alister seems to think he can take care of all four himself if he can so much as set an eye on them and you're a crack shot with that invisible rifle of yours. You two and one of the soldiers watch the hole and blast anything that sticks its head out. While me and the rest of the boys gather up some grass. We'll make a few bundles with the bandages from my med kit light 'em up and dump 'em down. They'll have to force their way out or try and put the fire out, I suppose they could suffocate themselves but I doubt it. Either way, we set ourselves up a good distance from the hole and pick 'em off as they come."

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:54 PM

(Keep in mind the grass is dense and obstructs vision. 20m for full vision, 40m shoot at -2 for obstruction, can't see clearly enough to shoot further)

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 07:55 PM

“..It’s been a while since I’ve done an explosion this big, I’m not sure I can control it enough to not kill anyone next to that hole... everyone would have to stand clear.”

Seth 25-May-19 07:56 PM

"If you did it in the hole would it collapse it?"

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 07:56 PM

(And your explosion radius is 1m per level, so only 3m. Also I think you forgot to level to 3 lol)

Seth 25-May-19 08:00 PM

"I'll leave the decision to you Alister, since you would be taking the greatest risk in the original plan. It would defiantly be quicker and simpler."

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 08:04 PM

(Whaaa lvl3??? How did I miss that!)

Artifice (Regrupple) 25-May-19 08:05 PM

(XP is cumulative)

(3xp from your mission picking up the salvage team, 3xp from the flyer/Auril mission)

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 08:06 PM

(Snaps, ill have to lvl then.)

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 08:35 PM

(Ok all leveled)

"I think your right Keaton in having an ambush set, i mean it worked really well last time. I'll get to the entrance and blow it. After that, be ready to shoot anything else that comes out."

"Hope, if you think you can get me to the hole safely, I think I can shield you from the blast."

Seth 25-May-19 08:54 PM

"Alright, just to be clear. You'll go down the hole with Hope and set off some kind of explosion then me and the boys up here will mop up anything that survives when it flees the hole. Correct?"

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 08:55 PM

“Simply put, yes.”

Seth 25-May-19 08:58 PM

"Roger, me and the soldiers left makes six. We'll split into two groups of three each and position ourselves twenty meters from the hole and each other." Keaton quickly explains the plan to the soldiers and starts moving them into position.

Sunderlandalpha 25-May-19 09:08 PM

“Are you ready Hope?”

”Auril stay behind, and stay hidden. I couldn’t bear it if anything happened to you on my watch.”

Seth 25-May-19 09:16 PM

Keaton speaks to the soldiers, "You know what we're about. It's likely there is a feral with the beasts, perhaps controlling them. If possible we should take him alive however I don't want to lose anyone else so if it comes down to it I won't shed any tears. Needless to say that doesn't apply to the creatures."

the_begginer 25-May-19 09:32 PM

"I am." I prepare to take Alister to wherever he wants using telekinetic manipulation.

Seth 25-May-19 09:39 PM

Keaton and the solders settle in, weapons drawn and ready, waiting for the show to kick off. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-May-19 01:50 AM

(They're very aware that you guys are up there, so as soon as Alister gets down there let's get initiative)

Seth 26-May-19 07:30 AM

(3)

Sunderlandalpha 26-May-19 07:38 AM

(4)

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-May-19 07:44 AM

(6 for them. Alister going down alone?)

Sunderlandalpha 26-May-19 07:45 AM

(Just poking my head in and dropping the charge)

the_begginer 26-May-19 07:54 AM

(3)

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-May-19 07:55 AM

(Them, Alister, Keaton, Hope. They'll get their turn as soon as you lower him)

Seth 26-May-19 07:59 AM

(Can the soldiers fire in burst mode?)

(Also, will they be going on my initiative?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 26-May-19 08:03 AM

(They can go on your initiative. They can fire in burst but after 3 rounds they'll have to spend a round reloading)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 05:31 AM

Hope and Alister stand at the edge of the hole, Keaton and the soldiers wait back ready to shoot anything coming out. You hear faint growling echoing inside the cavern. (edited)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 11:58 AM

“Be ready to run...” Alister holds is hands up to the lip of the hole. Sweat starts to bead up on his forehead as he strains to concentrate. In a moment his hands begin to glow. “Now Hope!” Alister grunts as he girls a ball of energy down the tunnel and begins to run.

(Grubb could you roll for me?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 01:08 PM

(You can't run yet, they get a turn first. Also Hope's holding you with TK still) Alister releases the explosion, briefly lighting up the dark cavern. Three of the four beasts are consumed instantly, the last one dodges out of the way just in time.

The remaining beast runs towards Alister, charging into the wall next to him, too stunned from the blast for the attack to connect.

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 01:18 PM

From deep inside the cave you hear a strange inhuman chuckle. "You kill my beasts, feasts, meats, eats. Am I to be next? You can certainly try, fry, fly, die." The hair on your arms stands on end. (Mental save Alister, Hope, and two guards)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 01:20 PM

(8 Fail)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 01:21 PM

(Don't forget you have soul shield if you want to use it)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 01:22 PM

(Oh yes, I forgot. Yes I’d like to use it.)

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Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 01:29 PM

(One guard passed the other failed)

the_begginer 27-May-19 03:49 PM

(11 Fail)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 04:12 PM

Lightning blasts from inside the cave, striking Alister in the chest, arcing up the hole into Hope then lashing out at the two nearest soldiers. (11 damage, halved if you save) One of the soldiers collapses, body steaming.

(Alister up)

the_begginer 27-May-19 04:14 PM

(Holy fuck!!!)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 04:20 PM

(So I cant run with Hope lifting me? Or have I dropped?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 04:23 PM

(He can lift you on his turn. I'd let you hold your action and move then if you want)

(Moving would be your action then though)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 04:24 PM

(I’ll drop another explosion down the hole.)

(If you could roll for me again.)

Alister yells “have another!!” And strains to create another explosion to drop down the hole.

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 04:36 PM

(One beast is in melee with you so the blast won't hit it. It's dark but you can aim the blast towards where you saw the lightning come from)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 04:36 PM

(Excellent! Towards the lightning)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 04:44 PM

The explosion briefly lights up a tall being with elongated limbs. The concussive blast throws dirt and rocks up, obfuscating the view. You lose sight of the being in the cloud of rubble as the light fades.

(Hope)

the_begginer 27-May-19 04:45 PM

I pull Alistet out and put him in the back of the group and run beside him.

"Damit what the hell was that thing? It hurts like hell"

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 05:10 PM

(Keaton)

Seth 27-May-19 05:42 PM

(What is visible to myself and the soldiers? Also, who has taken damage here an how much? Did Hope and Alister take 11?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 05:43 PM

(Hope took 11, Alister took 5. Nothing is visible yet, all enemies you know of are still in the hole)

Seth 27-May-19 05:45 PM

(How far are Hope and Alister from me?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 05:45 PM

(If you were 20m back from the hole they'd be 10m from you)

the_begginer 27-May-19 05:48 PM

(I am fine for now, I think i can take one more hit. I have to read the description of my psychic thingy but I think it will allow me to shrug away one hit)

Seth 27-May-19 05:59 PM

"Hell!", Keaton exclaimed as he witnesses what seems to be lightening arc through his two companions before jumping past him to two of the soldiers. "Keep your eyes on that hole and make sure anything coming out is real sorry it did." (Remaining soldiers are holding action to burst fire anything coming out of the hole.) Orders given he moves up to the wounded pair and quickly assessing who is more injured, mostly by the amount of smoke coming from them, and begins to apply Psychic Succor to Hope only for her to wave him off. "All right missy have it your way," Keaton says with a shake of his head as he lays his hand on Alister. (Heal 5 take 1 strain)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 06:02 PM

(Your TK skill lets you ignore physical damage once)

The remaning beast leaps out of the hole and begins to charge towards Keaton. (You can roll for the held shots)

Seth 27-May-19 06:05 PM

(How many are still able, 4?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 06:08 PM

(Yep)

Seth 27-May-19 06:09 PM

(Rolled for 3 just in case, (21,7) (21,5) (11, 11). Do I need to roll that last one or can he keep holding?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 06:10 PM

(They would all fire at once as the held action)

Seth 27-May-19 06:11 PM

(Alright, I imagine it will make ammo easier to track as well. 17,12 for that last soldier.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 27-May-19 06:14 PM

The beast is reduced to a bloody pulp under the intense fire of the soldiers.

(Notice/wis from each of you)

Seth 27-May-19 06:16 PM

(11)

Sunderlandalpha 27-May-19 06:36 PM

(10)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-May-19 05:44 AM

Nothing else exits the hole and you don't hear anything from inside. (Alister)

the_begginer 28-May-19 09:54 AM

(7)

Sunderlandalpha 28-May-19 02:19 PM

(Alister runs with all haste.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-May-19 02:21 PM

(Just running back towards the railway?)

Sunderlandalpha 28-May-19 02:21 PM

(Running towards Keaton and the gang.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-May-19 02:22 PM

(Keaton came up to you, the soldiers are 10m away. So you still have an action, but you don't currently see any enemies)

Sunderlandalpha 28-May-19 02:23 PM

(Ah didn’t catch that part. I’d run to Keaton and then turn to face the hole, holding a regular blast for if something comes up from the hole?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-May-19 02:26 PM

(Holding an action uses your move, so you can either move or hold)

Sunderlandalpha 28-May-19 02:26 PM

(Oh ok. Then I’ll just turn to face to hole next to Keaton.

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Artifice (Regrupple) 28-May-19 02:27 PM

(Keaton or Hope up. Same initiative roll, so just whoever gets to it first)

Seth 28-May-19 06:56 PM

"Well what the hell do we do now? Did you get any of them?" (He orders the soldiers to again hold an action to blast anything coming from the hole.) Then places his hand on Hope and uses Psychic Succor. (Heal 5, add 1 strain)

"MIght be better to forget about taking him alive and just get this done. Don't want to give him time to do whatever he just did again."

Artifice (Regrupple) 28-May-19 07:28 PM

(Hope up)

the_begginer 29-May-19 02:02 PM

I throw a rock in the hole.

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 02:19 PM

The rock clatters down the hole, landing at the bottom.

(Wanting to move or anything else?)

the_begginer 29-May-19 02:26 PM

Nop

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 02:48 PM

(Had to look it up, for held actions you can only hold them till later in the round. To attack instantly earlier in the round you have to make a snap attack.)

(Top of the round now)

Seth 29-May-19 02:50 PM

(So the soldiers are no longer holding an action?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 02:50 PM

(Correct)

Seth 29-May-19 02:51 PM

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:02 PM

You hear the strange voice again, almost sourceless, coming from all around you. "Your presence defiles this place, space, face, chase. You will be removed. You cannot stay, fray, slay, dismay." The alien cackling echoing around you.

the_begginer 29-May-19 03:04 PM

(This is getting scary )

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:04 PM

Lightning sizzles through grass, not from the hole but to your left, striking Alister and Hope once again, strangely avoiding Keaton instead arcing towards two soldiers.

(Mental saves for those people)

Seth 29-May-19 03:06 PM

(I'm grateful but also worried about the lightning avoiding me.)

(just 1d20 right?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:06 PM

(The wounded soldier succeeds, another fails)

Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 03:08 PM

(18 success)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:10 PM

(12 damage for fail, half if saved)

Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 03:11 PM

(Also with my soul shield, do I know the direction of the psychic attack?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:12 PM

(I don't think you'd know generally, but I'm getting to that lol) From the direction of the lightning you now see a hazy figure, the light seeming to bend around it, making it hard to see.

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Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 03:12 PM

(Lol ok)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:13 PM

(Actually you're aware of the source, so you would know direction)

The figure is humanoid, though the proportions seem off, body too thin, limbs too long. The distorting of light makes it hard to see any details.

the_begginer 29-May-19 03:16 PM

(Holy shit. If I fail I die

)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:16 PM

Both soldiers that were struck fall to the ground.

(You have a healer with you)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:27 PM

(Alister up)

Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 03:28 PM

(Another Eldrich... I mean explosive blast pointed at the clearly aggressive psychic)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:36 PM

The blast explodes around it. Now that you can see it more clearly, there's a dark shadow-like field of energy that absorbs the explosion, leaving the figure untouched.

Seth 29-May-19 03:43 PM

(Hope and I up?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:43 PM

(Yep)

(Assuming he's not moving)

Seth 29-May-19 03:45 PM

(So did he move our is he still standing there?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 03:45 PM

(The figure is still there, I don't know if Alister is moving)

Seth 29-May-19 03:46 PM

(ah)

Seth 29-May-19 03:54 PM

(a little bad weather here so my connection might give out.)

Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 03:54 PM

(No im holding me ground with Keaton)

the_begginer 29-May-19 03:54 PM

(17vs12 save)

Seth 29-May-19 03:54 PM

"Light him up!" Keaton orders the remaining two soldiers. (burst fire on the psychic)

(7,7) and (9,6)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 04:00 PM

Only one of the shots connect, a glancing blow on the shoulder.

Seth 29-May-19 04:01 PM

(Hope can still take a hit right from being a warrior right?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 04:01 PM

(No one here is a full warrior with a reroll)

Seth 29-May-19 04:08 PM

"We have to put him down now or we have to retreat." Psychic succor on Hope again. (3 plus 1 strain)

the_begginer 29-May-19 04:08 PM

I will shoot the fucker and i will retreat (11/12)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 04:09 PM

Hope's shot takes it right in the chest. It seems injured, but still in the fight.

Auril runs up in front of Alister, "STOP HURTING MY FRIENDS!" Her voice echoes in your minds, and you feel a slight impulse to stop fighting, even though you weren't the target.

(Failed the save) The being stands up straight, arms at its side. It seems to no longer be aggressive.

(Alister up if you decide to continue fighting)

Seth 29-May-19 05:16 PM

(can we contain him in some way or do we need to kill him)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 05:19 PM

(Up to you, he's not fighting currently)

Seth 29-May-19 05:24 PM

(were any of the soldiers carrying one of those collars they use on ferals?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 05:25 PM

(No, they don't have many of them)

Seth 29-May-19 05:59 PM

The sudden quiet after Auril's exclamation is broken only by the ragged sound of the survivors breathing. Keaton still running on the adrenalin of the fight stares dumbly at Auril. Getting a hold of himself he turns to Hope and Alister. "Ideas? The little miss seems to have things in hands now but if he springs on us when we're not expecting it I don't like our chances." (Is there anything I can do for the downed soldiers or are they just gone?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 06:22 PM

(They're gone)

Seth 29-May-19 06:23 PM

Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 07:07 PM

(Alister is startled by Auril’s outburst. And takes a moment to make sense of what’s happened) “My first day here I saved a crew from a powerful Feral. They underestimated him... we should not make the same mistake. My attacks seem to have no effect on him, so unless you can restrain him, I think we should run.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 07:15 PM

The figure turns and begins walking away calmly.

Seth 29-May-19 07:21 PM

(How wounded does he look?)

Reverend Levi McClain (Dax'olli) 29-May-19 07:22 PM

(Executions are another game mechanic you might be able to use)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 07:22 PM

(Hard to tell, he's visually distorted and getting further away)

Seth 29-May-19 07:23 PM

(you need a whole minuet to set up an execution though)

Seth 29-May-19 07:39 PM

(Is he walking back to the cave?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 07:39 PM

(Just walking off into the grass)

Seth 29-May-19 08:00 PM

Despite Alister's warning, Keaton's hand moves down to his blaster and it seems as though he will continue the attack before his shoulders slump and he spits angrily to the side. He looks back to the two remaining soldiers remembering how only hours before they had been six and he'd been able to do nothing for them. "There is wisdom in your words Alister. I haven't seen anything close to that since the war. If we'd come across him as well as all the beasts I don't think things would have turned out even this good." He lends Alister his shoulder as they hobble after Hope towards the soldiers. "Come along girl, or am I to help your father? brother? on my own?" Indicating with a nod that Auril should take his other side. "We need to gather the dead and check that hole to see if there are any clues as to what that monster was doing here. It may have just been random madness but we need to know. Preferably before whatever your girl did to him wears off."

Sunderlandalpha 29-May-19 08:05 PM

(As they hobble off...) “I’ll be alright for a moment. I seem to have some resistance against psychics, Hope wasn’t so lucky.” “Auril will that psychic be gone for long?”

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 08:34 PM

"It'll be gone long enough."

Artifice (Regrupple) 29-May-19 08:43 PM

(It lasts a scene, so you don't need to worry about it attacking unless it feels threatened)

the_begginer 30-May-19 05:54 AM

"I am ok with the idea of checking the hole but I do kot fell that well as to go down there. I can take you down and up without much trouble though"

Seth 30-May-19 09:15 AM

Keaton nods to Hope, "Help the lads up here get things ready to go and myself and Alister will check the hole." He turns to Alister "As long as you're up for it. I Imagine the blasts you threw down here were enough to finish off the creatures or else they would've been at us too while there master was having a go." (edited)

Sunderlandalpha 30-May-19 04:08 PM

“Yes I think so. I’m up for a look, but we really need to move quickly.” *Alister moves toward the hole with Keaton.@

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-May-19 04:21 PM

You pass the bloodied corpse of the quillbeast you killed on your way to the hole, looking down the hole itself you see Hope's drone, battered by Alister's explosions but potentially repairable.

Sunderlandalpha 30-May-19 04:25 PM

“Hope” Alister shouts “All I see is your drone... looks like it might be repairable, if you want to go through the trouble of getting it out.”

Seth 30-May-19 04:49 PM

Keaton grunts then enters the hole with his weapon drawn.

Artifice (Regrupple) 30-May-19 05:48 PM

Inside the cavern is very dark, at the edge of the light you can just make out three more quillbeast corpses.

Seth 30-May-19 05:56 PM

"Looks like everything else is dead down here. Can someone throw me a light or make a torch with some of the grass?"

Sunderlandalpha 31-May-19 07:23 AM

(Would I have a flashlight in my tool kit?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-May-19 07:24 AM

(Yeah probably)

Sunderlandalpha 31-May-19 07:24 AM

(Alister tosses a flashlight down to Keaton)

Seth 31-May-19 06:36 PM

Keaton thanks Alister with a grunt then uses the flashlight to survey the cave. Being careful of the creatures corpses in case they are playing dead. (Am I sure they are dead?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-May-19 07:29 PM

Looking around the cave you can tell the creatures are very dead. You can tell these were wounded even before the explosions, you'd assume from fighting the railway workers. The cave is fairly large, comfortably fitting the ten beasts in this pack. There are bones picked clean scattered about, but no real indication that anything besides the beasts lived here.

Seth 31-May-19 07:31 PM

Keaton pokes around a bit more for a minute just to make sure he hasn't missed anything then exits the hole. (edited)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-May-19 07:32 PM

(You can make a survival/wis check for a bit more, but there's not much here)

Seth 31-May-19 07:37 PM

(7)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-May-19 07:50 PM

You only find a few sets of footprints that are not from the beasts. They're not clear enough to get a precise image of its foot, but it seem to have two to three clawed toes.

Seth 31-May-19 07:54 PM

Keaton makes a mental note of the foot prints then exits the hole. "Not much down there other than beast carcasses. Found some odd foot prints but I'm no tracker so I can't say much more about them." He regards the bodies of the fallen soldiers with weary eyes before shaking his head. "Come on, lets get these boys home." (As long as there's nothing else anyone wants to do here I assume we head back.)

Artifice (Regrupple) 31-May-19 09:02 PM

You make your way back to the railway, the soldiers carrying their fallen comrades. With Griggs in command, the chaos has subsided and construction resumed. (6xp 10,000 credits)

Seth 01-Jun-19 06:54 AM

Keaton and the others approach Griggs and inform him of the results of their expedition.

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Jun-19 07:09 AM

"Well it's a shame the thing got away, but at least most of you got back safely. I'll notify any families and such of the losses. Any idea what it was?"

Sunderlandalpha 01-Jun-19 07:13 AM

“It was definitely a psychic and a powerful one at that. No guesses on what it wanted, but one thing is clear... the ferals are coming after us.”

the_begginer 01-Jun-19 07:17 AM

(Was that an alien from the moon?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Jun-19 07:18 AM

"They haven't generally gotten this close to the city, I wonder what's driving them closer. Well, guess we'll make sure to keep the railway workers under guard for now. We appreciate your help."

(You don't know)

Sunderlandalpha 01-Jun-19 07:28 AM

“That’s probably wise.”

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Jun-19 08:23 AM

(You all are welcome to split from here. Keaton if you wanted to go to the academy you could join Rey in his thread. If more people want to go I can make a mission thread for that)

Sunderlandalpha 01-Jun-19 09:03 AM

(I wanted to chat with Keaton before we parted.)

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Sunderlandalpha 01-Jun-19 10:06 AM

As everyone starts to depart Alister pulls Keaton aside “Look Keaton... I haven’t been around people since the scream, so I know that I’m a little rough around the edges... but I can stand you being mad at me. We would have died earlier if it wasn’t for you. I know I probably should have told you Auril had messed with your head but, I figured it was something we could hash out later. Next thing I knew we were running out of the academy to make sure. I one else got hurt...”

Seth 01-Jun-19 05:30 PM

Keaton asks Griggs about the tracks he found. (Was there something in particular that I had planned to do at the academy? Wait, the one in the city or the ruins?)

Seth 01-Jun-19 05:51 PM

Keaton considers Alister, arms crossed and frowning, before seeming to deflate. He runs his hand over his face and through his hair before sighing heavily. "It's not that I don't understand the difficulties of reintegrating back into society after the madness of the last few years. But, you guys knowingly left me mentally compromised in a potentially dangerous environment. When I try and think what I would do if the situation was reversed I can't think of any reasonable circumstance where I would have done the same." He straightens a little and gives a small smile. "That being said, we just went through something pretty harrowing and don't discount the part that you, Hope and Auril played. I'm not a particularly good fighter and we all might have died if Auril hadn't intervened when she did. I'm not one to hold grudges and in the end, I suppose nothing really terrible came from it." He holds his hand out to Alister "It might take me some time but I'll get over this."

Sunderlandalpha 01-Jun-19 05:53 PM

Alister takes his hand and gives a slight smile. “Very well then. Give me a call if you need a pilot, or something blown up.”

*Alister gather Auril and heads off in search of food and a relaxing evening. *

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Jun-19 06:01 PM

(The academy ruins is where Rey just went)

Seth 01-Jun-19 06:06 PM

(Is there going to be some kind of time skip or am i going directly there from here? Kind of wanted to pick some stuff up and get my arm sorted before I did anything else)

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Jun-19 06:09 PM

(Yeah, time gets a bit flexible when you have people responding all at different times and stuff lol. You can get all that before you go)

Seth 01-Jun-19 06:50 PM

(K I'm ready to join Rey. Do I just drop in? Or maybe we come across each other while exploring? Also did I get that list from Malbrook about places to check in the academy?)

Artifice (Regrupple) 01-Jun-19 07:06 PM

(You can just pop in, he only just entered. Elton would have taken you probably just after Dig left with him. The map is under pinned messages on his channel. I can post a list of things there)