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    Occupying what was once a multi-story parking lot, the Blaze is the latest addition to the nightlife of Downtown Sac. One of many rave clubs that sprouted off the ground and in cycles - like a colony of mushrooms right after a night of rainfall - will dissolve into anonymity after a short burst of popularity. That's the nature of fads.
    Inside, where the darkness is cut by lasers and strobe lights, the ravenous crowd swings at the tune of a deafening electronic beat, a single mass of tangled flesh steered by the lone captain behind the mixer. The kind of music you can appreciate even more after having dropped a few happy pills and chugged down a bunch of cheap cocktails. Perfume, sex, sweat, the olfactory companions of their acidic trip.

    Outside, by the main entrance, a large crowd gathers in a queue, waiting ordered behind rope barriers. The security staff, four bulky men donning black suits and sporting military buzz-cuts, slowly separate the VIP guests, those on the list - lucky enough to avoid the round of invasive patting and the metal detector - from the rest.
    On the other side of the street, two young paramedics are sharing a cigarette, their backs planted against their ambulance. They're on call, Clubs like this are no strangers to medical emergencies.

    Tonight the Awakened are looking for informations. A powerbroker, somebody or something inside the building with a network deep enough to know the address of a single warehouse among the thousands in the greater Oakland area. The place where a specific group of criminals are operating from.


    This is a plot thread. Combat is a possibility and death is not out of question, but events will unfold in accordance to your decisions (ie. you might be able to skip every encounter, as always, it's up to your toons' common sense). Clues might be scattered around, I'm not always prompting dice rolls, so you'll have to be creative with your mage sights.
    For the sake of simplicity, we assume you start the scene after a refresh with full WP, hp and mana pools.
    Please list your active sights, rituals, spells. Please list your equipment, weapons, both USB sticks, tools, gadget. In case of spells performed in the first post, attach the relative rolls.
    Preemptively roll init and another chance die and attach both rolls. The chance die will be used to determine the target in case we ever enter combat (if it ever comes to that, I'll roll 20 dice, the first dice from the left = to any of your rolls will be the first target) Xadun Phoenyx Ruach Kaze Woland Shodan
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:

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    Shodan

    Preparation is key. A flashy, but not too provocative outfit? Check. Magical cloak that'll make him invisible to the downtown's many security systems? Check? Aura muted to that of a Sleeper in case any hostile Awakened eyes were watching? Check. A host of gear that'll get him out of most situations? Check.

    The Libertine also wanted to carouse a bit and get the latest on the Blaze... to limited success.

      Invisibility to Machines, 5 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-13 18:43:56 Shodan rolls 9 to Invisibility to Machines (Gno 3 + Forces 4 + 2 HS) (10 Again) 10, 10, 7, 8, 8, 2, 6, 8, 7, 4, 7 5 successes

      Transform Aura, 2 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-13 18:46:43 Shodan rolls 6 to Transform Aura (Gno 3 + Prime 2 + HS 2 - 1 Contagion) (10 Again) 9, 3, 7, 6, 4, 10, 2 2 successes


       extended Streetwise roll on the club, 1 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-13 18:32:39 [02] Shodan rolls 3 to Gather information about the club (Manipulation + Streetwise) (10 Again) 8, 2, 6 1 success
    2019-07-13 18:32:39 [01] Shodan rolls 3 to Gather information about the club (Manipulation + Streetwise) (10 Again) 5, 4, 2 failure


    Satisfied that he did all he could, Shodan takes a cab that drops him off a couple of streets away from the club - and out of sight, as much as it is possible in a state capital. He walks the rest of the way, and into a back alley. A quick text is sent to Kaze to meet him there (and tell whoever he brings along) so that they can coordinate on a plan or ask any last-minute questions. After all, once inside, there'll be little opportunity to communicate.

    More out of habit than necessity, Shodan uses his Legacy Attainment to scan through any radio transmissions in the area. He doesn't expect to find anything relevant, but it came in handy in that wine bar - so who knows?

      Perception, 2 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-13 18:35:02 Shodan rolls 5 to Perception (Wits + Investigation) (10 Again) 3, 9, 7, 8, 2 2 successes


      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-13 18:52:59 Shodan rolls 1 die for initiative 6

      failure
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-13 18:53:43 Shodan rolls 1 to AGTOO Chance die (10 Again, Chance) 2 failure


    Equipment:
    Path Tool (golden coin), smartphone, a backpack with laptop, duct tape, multi-tool, rear-view glasses and a bug (from Surveillance Equipment of WoD Core), both USBs (in pockets)

    Spells:
    Monthly rituals (
    Unseen Shield">Unseen Shield
    /
    Supernal Vision">Supernal Vision
    )
    Invisibility to Machines">Invisibility to Machines (I forgot to factor in Contagion on this one, but it doesn't affect the number of successes)
    Transform Aura

  4. #3
    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Kaze arrives in his truck, parking several blocks away where the parking is more plentiful on the street, and texting Phoenyx to make sure they meet up before walking to the club together to meet with Shodan.

    Kaze replies to Shodan's text saying he's parked and will be there soon on foot with Phoenyx.

    Kaze has on a padded leather jacket over a solid black shirt and black trousers and shoes. He has his smart phone.
    Spells cast on Kaze

    His Dex is currently +2 for Honing the Form total Dex 5
    His Defense with Organic Resilience (Life Shield) is Defense 7; Armor 2 (+ 1 Kung Fu Armor only vs bashing)
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

  5. #4
    Phoenyx's Avatar
    Presence (Focused)
    Trained Observer
    Dexterity (Lithe)
    Phoenyx
    Spells and Gear

    Monthly rits (cloaked):
    Supernal Vision (Pot 6)
    2E Life Shield (Pot 5)

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), pair of daggers, tonfa, Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), motorcycle (street bike)
    Phoenyx

    Nimbus: a pair of fiery scarlet wings unfurl her with an eagle's screech.
    Plot Stats

    Def - 6 (4 Dex+Life/2)
    Armour - 3/2 (Life/2, Trenchcoat)
    Health: Matriarch - 1B/7
    Willpower 3/3
    Mana: 9/9
    Vulgars Cast: 0
    Personal Spells 2/3
    [6] Supernal Vision (Monthly Ritual)
    [5$] 2E Life Shield (Monthly Ritual)
    Active spells: 3/7
    [3$] Complex Transmission

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), 2 spare clips, pair of daggers (one is magical focus), Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), Purse ($57, gun permit, driving license)

    2
    PRE

    A red street motorcycle pulls up alongside Kaze's truck, and Phoenyx pulls off her black helmet baring the design of her legendary namesake. She shakes out her hair and twists it quickly up at the back of her head.

    Dismounting and pulling her trenchcoat around her, The Arrow knocks on the door of the van and, while no-one is around, flashes Kaze a dazzling smile.

    "So. Where's he hiding?"
    she asks quietly, referring to Shodan.

    Active spells: Life Shield and Supernal Vision (see minisheet)

    Equipment: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), pair of daggers, Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0)
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    "He's in an alley not too far, waiting to meet up with us before we go in." Kaze says, grinning back. He gestures with his chin and then tells her the address in case they're separated. Then he leads the way to where Shodan awaits.
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

  8. #6
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    Shodan: The alley is empty, unlike the ether around the area. His mind races through the noisy channels, hundreds of open communication pathways. Personal calls, radio signals, cellphone encodings. It would take hours to sift though the data trove. The USB sticks too, they seem to pulse with a darker light, perhaps because of their embedded NAND chips.
    Through the eyes of an Obrimos, everything is connected, surrounded by waves of resonant energy of different lengths and frequency. Even beneath his feet, he can sense the green emanation of a lay line shooting forward toward the club, swelling with energetic resonance.

    @Kaze Ruach Phoenyx Xadun please roll init and a chance die. Shodan Woland occulation spells don't normally register to unseen senses and mage sight, other spells [unless cloaked with prime 2] would. Shodan's Aura is that of a Sleeper, but unless stated, his shield and sight haven't been cloaked, another mage would therefore be able to tell that something is off
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:

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    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Initiative 13 (17 if it is a surprise situation due to Danger Sense and Iaido 2
      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-22 21:10:10 Kaze rolls 1 die for initiative 7
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

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    Phoenyx's Avatar
    Presence (Focused)
    Trained Observer
    Dexterity (Lithe)
    Phoenyx
    Spells and Gear

    Monthly rits (cloaked):
    Supernal Vision (Pot 6)
    2E Life Shield (Pot 5)

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), pair of daggers, tonfa, Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), motorcycle (street bike)
    Phoenyx

    Nimbus: a pair of fiery scarlet wings unfurl her with an eagle's screech.
    Plot Stats

    Def - 6 (4 Dex+Life/2)
    Armour - 3/2 (Life/2, Trenchcoat)
    Health: Matriarch - 1B/7
    Willpower 3/3
    Mana: 9/9
    Vulgars Cast: 0
    Personal Spells 2/3
    [6] Supernal Vision (Monthly Ritual)
    [5$] 2E Life Shield (Monthly Ritual)
    Active spells: 3/7
    [3$] Complex Transmission

    Gear: Smartphone, Pistol (Beretta M92, +2 lethal), 2 spare clips, pair of daggers (one is magical focus), Reinforced Leather trenchcoat (1/0), Purse ($57, gun permit, driving license)

    2
    PRE

    Initiative 9 (7 base plus 2 on die)
      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-23 16:48:39 Phoenyx rolls 1 die for initiative 2
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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    Kaze's Avatar
    Striking Looks
    (An Extremely Fit and Healthy Glow)
    Presence
    (Disconcertingly easy to talk to and open up)
    Toxin Resistance
    (+2 vs drugs, alcohol and toxins)
    New Identity(Steven Chojun Trueheart)
    Kaze

    Nimbus. The sound of rushing wind and flashes of lightning surround Kaze, and his clothes and hair move as if he is in a windstorm.
    Monthly Rits

    Monthly Rits Spell Cloaks Spells do not show unless scrutinized
    Transform Aura pot 1 (Aura is as a Sleeper)
    Organic Resilience (Life Mage Armor 2e) pot 3 ( Armor 2; Defense 2 + Higher of Dex or Wits)
    Body Mastery pot 1 (x2 rate healing Bash, Letha, Agravated; +1 success on all extended and instant rolls to resist diseases, poisons or drugs; +100 years lifespan)

    Scene specific spells: in mini-sheet 4
    Scene Specific

    (Portrait) Portrait of an Angel
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 5
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [1]Transform Aura[M]
    [2] Supernal Vision[D]
    [2] Organic Resilience[M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    (Bad House) The Return
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 3 ( +1 vs Bashing: Kung Fu 1)
    Defense 9 (Dex 6 from Honing the Form)
    Vulgar -1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3
    Spell Tolerance: 3/3 Spell Rolls
    [4] Honing the Form
    [3] Organic Resilience Aurora's Life 5
    [2] Body Control [M]
    Key: Potency | Effect declaration if needed | Turns remaining ("M" = Monthly Ritual)

    +2
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Sorry, I forgot to roll a chance die as instructed; here it is:
      1 success
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-23 21:27:16 Kaze rolls 1 to chance (10 Again, Chance) 10, 4 1 success
    Spells: Monthly Rits Transform Aura (aura appears to be a sleeper) Spell Cloaks (See mini-sheet)

  14. #10
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    Shodan

    "Took you long enough" The Obrimos barely looks up from his laptop. He wasn't about to do nothing while waiting for the Arrows, and so the Libertine tries to find his way into the club's wifi network - and through it, to its security systems. It worked with the gallery with lots of expensive artwork, surely there'll be success for what basically is a refurbished garage?

      3 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-07-24 11:00:02 Shodan rolls 10 to (Comp 4 + Int 4 + Specialty Hacking 1 + Eq. Bonus 1) (10 Again) 2, 1, 5, 10, 2, 10, 5, 3, 6, 6, 9, 7 3 successes

    "So to make long story short we need to find and Oracle - a person, or group of people, that can tell us the address under which certain very bad dudes with Seer connections operate. If you don't mind, we'll fill you in on the fascinating backstory later" He says to Phoenyx. Need-to-know basis, the night won't last forever "Problem is, we have no clue how they look, so once inside - we improvise"

    Finding a person you know nothing about in a place where people flow in and out all the time. Pfft. Easy peasy.

    "You're the marines here. Suggestions for proceeding?"

    I went a bit ahead and assumed both Arrows go to Shodan's position (even thought it wasn't openly stated by Phoenyx Xadun )

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