Galatea was in the Arrow training hall, practicing charging a tackle sled. While the other Arrows had urged a more refined method, Galatea still felt her style was... Ideal.

Against another arrow, or anyone else proficient in physical combat, she might have a problem. But against other mages, monsters, creatures that were even a little bit flesh, the Thyrsus felt that Brute Force would win the day. Not to mention the style complimented her transformations so well- an assault of fangs and claws to shred through even the greatest defense.

Speaking of which, it was about time the Orphan practiced again. The raccoon form had been useful to be sure, and it made Galatea feel a bit more comfortable. But for what she was doing now, she needed power- more power than her most common form provided.

Mirror out, as usual. The words recited.

"Proteus, return me to Life's Web, and grant me the ferocity of your mightiest creatures!"

  8 successes
Date Action Roll Result
2019-04-16 12:18:51 Galatea rolls 10 to Go Bearserk! (Stamina + Athletics + Life) (10 Again) 1, 9, 10, 7, 9, 9, 10, 4, 10, 8, 7, 9, 7 8 successes


She felt the power flow through her... So much... POWER! The earlier image of a raging bear still stuck as her skin changed, her body grew.

A Bear's muzzle and maw replaced her face. A thick coat of heavy fur covered her body. She grew in mass, feeling her body thicken and grow. Her hands turned to giant bear claws. That was all she had hoped for- but even still she felt so much MORE. Ferocious beasts to embody flooded the mind.

Predatory eyes like a crocodile's replaced her normal pupils. Her feet turned into the powerful limbs of a hippo. A giant shark tail erupted from her lower back, swaying menacingly and knocking over a rack of weights. And finally, curved forward-facing horns grew out from her head.


A chimera. A creature that resembled the strengths of so many others- power compounding into a deadly being. Galatea couldn't help but admire the form- like this, she felt she could destroy anything in her path. Her human form could never reach such strength- nothing coming close to this power. The power of Life's Web.


A power she felt somewhat ashamed at wasting on training. Still- chimeric transformations were no easy matter, and learning to harness one properly would take time. So she Hacked, slashed at the air. Practiced working her tail, getting used to her new momentum- and when she felt comfortable, she faced the tackle sled. And Charged.

  4 successes
Date Action Roll Result
2019-04-16 12:42:04 Galatea rolls 14 to Be incredibly unfair to a training dummy (Brute Force ** 4+ enhanced brawl 5+ strength 3+ transformation bonus 2) (10 Again) 6, 9, 6, 7, 6, 6, 10, 8, 5, 3, 6, 7, 6, 9, 3 4 successes


It felt powerful. But this wasn't the most she was capable of, she knew it. Oh sure the sled gave somewhat, sliding back a bit, but it wasn't satisfying enough. Psyching herself up, seeing red, she charged once more.

  8 successes
Date Action Roll Result
2019-04-16 12:43:05 Galatea rolls 14 to Prepare a check to reimburse Alastor (Brute Force ** 4+ enhanced brawl 5+ strength 3+ transformation bonus 2) (10 Again) 2, 10, 5, 7, 10, 6, 8, 5, 8, 9, 1, 10, 1, 8, 9, 7, 1 8 successes


And was immensely satisfied to see the sled fly backwards at the impact.... Only to end up hitting a bunch of exercise equipment, before promptly collapsing on itself. The attack seemed to have bent the material enough to ruin it. The Thyrsus gave a satisfied roar, walking over and placing a heavy foot on the felled foe, crushing it further. She was the Queen of the Jungle, in that moment. She felt invincible, looking for another enemy.


...Later on she'd write a note for @%1;, apologizing for getting carried away and to send her a bill for the damages. Nothing but the sled had broken- though some pieces were noticeably dented. She'd spent a good hour putting things back in their place after her rampage, and had been grateful for bringing a change of clothes after her transformation had ended- size was one thing. But Thick fur, compiled with taxing training, had been another.

But it was totally worth it.
This was a Glimpse to Solidify the second tier of the Brute Force fighting style. Not sure if we have to mention that?