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  1. #21
    Phoenyx's Avatar
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    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)

    (Previous breaking the astral)Mana 1 Spent
    2
    PRE

    The Arrow shook her head. "This is all new to me."

    She kept looking around, as if expecting an ambush. "Your assumption has no supporting evidence. But we should stay close together. If you go, we should all go."

    Puck seemed as flippant as his namesake. Phoenyx wondered if he had heeded any of Campenella's warning.

    Active Spells: Life Armour and Supernal Vision
    Mana 5/6
    Willpower 3/3
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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  3. #22
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    Yes Xander just as in the previous thread:

    Resolve + Gnosis to 'fold' or 'twist' Astral Space in order to move... distance.

    Just to confirm: you want Puck to lead the party to one of the platforms floating away / around the Escher structure?

    If that is correct, then everyone will need to make a Resolve + Gnosis check to get there Aeolus Xadun

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  5. #23
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    Walls and the Floor become slightly tilted, there's a sickly sweet and sharp smell in the air. Faintly, the sound chains (and even fainter: the sound of leather) can be heard. More powerful spells make the sounds more pronounced and colors seem to pulsate.
    Active Stats

    Astral Dive II
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 0
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +/-0
    Active Spells: 1/4
    Personal Spells: 1

    [2] Third Eye
    [4R] Misperception

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Wow, this Puck guy wasn't here to make friends - and the theory of them being more sociable flew right out of the window. Crystal shot Phoenyx a glance, more to reassure himself that he wasn't being crazy for erring on the side of caution. "I guess it's decided then." His voice was dripping with resignation and annoyance. Why did he let himself talk into this?

    He closed his eyes and tried to create an Imago - Space was a lie, so the shortest way from point A to point B was not a direct line, but actually bringing the points together and just taking a step. Well, that was the theory, but something in him didn't want to subscribe to that idea. What if he got lost in that empty space? What if he'll mess up again?

    failure


    When Crystal opened his eyes again, he stood right where he did before. He checked the other two in the hope of seeing similar blunders. He could be a prick and just walk in the direction of a more accessible door, but he didn't want to go alone he had no intention of causing a scene in the first minutes of them arriving here. "Just putting it out there: the other portals look just as promising and maybe we could check one of those out?" Fuck, if Puck wants to fly he can fly there and not risk ending up somewhere.

    How often can we retry a fail in that regard?

    Active Spells: -/-
    Equipment: -/-
    Willpower 3/6
    Mana 5/10
    Health: Willpower: Mana:


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  7. #24
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    +1
    SL
    1
    PRE

    Puck's ready, his mind hyped, but then these guys. Phoenyx has all the enthusiasm of a college chemistry exam and Crystal, what was his deal?

    One eye peaked open, looking to the Warlock who clearly didn't agree with checking around first.

    "Are we just diving into a portal?" The other eye opens, if only for a moment. The Enchanter's enthusiasm clearly replaced by utter befuddlement. "I was going to take a look around the structures themselves? Count the portals and find a way to mark whatever one we do choose so future explorers know who went where."

    Also see if any of the portals were already marked. If Campanella's cabal had been there then they needed to know they weren't treading ground that was already covered. Choosing the closest doorway for expedience? Easy way to ensure someone is blazing a cold trail at some point. Plus it's just so...basic...

    "You do you though?" Not even in here for a minute and they already have a team drama queen. That annoyance in Crystal's tone? That's his freebie. Even Anima got his chance to live and learn. Never say Puck wasn't patient with people. "I'd just rather scout the place out before jumping any further."

    Puck wasn't hopping into a strange dream realm without knowing the last place he was was safe. You know what's not safe? Finding out those platforms were sniper's nests when you're already trying to run from something. You know what? Puck was just going now. Eyes close again as he pictures his form of travel....and nothing happens. One eye cracks open again for a second, he clears his throat dramatically, and he focuses once more. This time though it happens. A swirl of prismatic light swirls around the Enchanter as winds begin to pick up around him. Finally his personal Bifrost lifts him from the ground and whisks him towards one of the platforms, depositing him in a crash of light and wind.

      failure then 4 suxx to travel
    Date Action Roll Result
    2021-03-22 20:04:16 Puck rolls 4 to Dream travel (Res+Gno-1 retry) (10 Again) 2, 2, 10, 10, 5, 10, 10, 8 5 successes
    2021-03-22 20:03:57 Puck rolls 5 to Dream travel (Res+Gno) (10 Again) 2, 5, 1, 7, 2 failure

    I was just thinking of scouting the area around the temple like last year in the last thread of the dry hallow plot. Same thread if you prefer, but we each take a different bit of the temple exterior to explore. Unless people choose to follow Puck he'll go alone for now and come back at the first sign of trouble. He can also have a change of heart if splitting up like this is a pita for the ST.

    Spellz- 2E Fate Sight and Armor, Winds of Chance
    WP-3/3
    Mana-8/9

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  9. #25
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    PRE

    I don't mind what you do. Just remember there can be consequences for splitting the party if you are not careful.

    All options are equally valid at this point in the plot.

    @Aoelus Crystal you can retry with a -1 penalty

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  11. #26
    Phoenyx's Avatar
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    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

    "Quit it," the Arrow interjected firmly. "We are being cautious," she continues to Puck. "We have no points of reference yet, and we know people have been attacked here." She takes a slow breath. "However, we do need to explore, and that ledge is a good enough vantage point," she conceded.

    Honestly? She was curious that they both attempted to move through the astral space and failed (at east initially). It wasn't the instant travel, it clearly required will. Puck winked out of existence.

    Phoenyx turned to Crystal. "Go up. I will be right behind you." If anyone was getting left on her own, it should be her. If these two were combatants in disguise, it was a very good disguise.

    She looked towards the other entrances and stairways, keeping watch, before indulging herself with another look at the aetherscape. It was strangely beautiful. Even the Arrow could appreciate that.
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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  13. #27
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    Nimbus

    Walls and the Floor become slightly tilted, there's a sickly sweet and sharp smell in the air. Faintly, the sound chains (and even fainter: the sound of leather) can be heard. More powerful spells make the sounds more pronounced and colors seem to pulsate.
    Active Stats

    Astral Dive II
    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 0
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +/-0
    Active Spells: 1/4
    Personal Spells: 1

    [2] Third Eye
    [4R] Misperception

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Crystal was about to give Puck a rebuttal when Phoenyx cut them off. And apparently the loudest voice gets to be the leader of the operation since apparently a random ledge in a place where space doesn't have any meaning is the perfect vantage point.

    Whatever.

    He had a well enough grasp of his ego to swallow his pride for now and closed his eyes again.

    1 success


    With his annoyance (and, let's be real: the lingering fear) put aside to focus on the task at hand he was able to conjure up the imago more clearly: Space folding in onto itself, the floating ledge not yards, but merely a step away. The around Crystal was filled with a biting smell - a bit reminiscent of paint thinner - and for a brief moment dimensions around him distorted, then he joined Puck on the other side.

    He turned towards the Arrow and gave her a thumbs up, then he smiled at Puck. "All right, fine. The view is good up here." Up? Was that the correct word for where they were now in relation to where they have been before? "How do you plan on marking this place then?" If there was any grievance left in the Mastigos, his voice didn't betray him. Bickering won't get them anywhere, so he thought he could play nice for now.

    Active Spells: -/-
    Equipment: -/-
    Willpower 3/6
    Mana 5/10
    Health: Willpower: Mana:


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  15. #28
    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

    With the boys safely up there and confirmed from Crystal's signal, Phoenyx took a breath. The Astral was a realm of will, after all. So to rise, one should just will it and.....

    4 successes


    Phoenyx emerged on the floating platform deftly. She couldn't help a little smirk tug at her lips, since it worked first time when the boys had false starts. "It seems Space is just another Lie after all," she remarked. "I never thought it would be quite so... literal."

    The Arrow pats herself down, realising she has none of her usual weapons. She looks around. "There are plenty of stone fragments. We could etch markings or leave a trail to mark our direction. It means we will see if we come back to this spot again."

    The Talon moves to arrange some bit of scree in a small arrow, and collects a few more rocks for later. Peering over the edge it goes down... and down. She moves back to the others.

    Active Spells: Life Armour (Pot4) and Supernal Vision (Pot 6)
    Mana 5/6
    Willpower 3/3
    Obrimos Adamantine Arrow, Cloaked Monthly Rits (in minisheet)

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  17. #29
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    Puck chooses one of the nearby platforms that orbit the structure and...

    ... Abruptly dissolves in a geyser of coloured light. The prismatic storm flashes and winks out; then winks brightly into existence on the orbiting structure. The Accanthus bursts from the raging geyser; light collapses into the solidity of his human form and he looks around.

    Crystal moves more slowly. At first nothing. Then his form seems to crumple into a distorting bubble as space around him flexes and crunches. He emerges on the outer platform in the much the same way - uncoiling uncomfortably into three dimensions as space pops and bubbles where he will be standing.

    Phoenyx simply leaps and alights onto the structure like she is the star of a wuxia film - only with a lithe, feather-light, grace that no amount of training of computer generated effects can ever accomplish.

    The platform appears to be half the size of the landing upon which they first appeared: approximately a third has completely sheered away (including one portal) and slightly less than a quarter of the remaining mass looks less than stable. The stone floor is scoured and blasted, with gaping holes that go right through the structure. The stone is made of the same green coppery material but is covered in an even thicker rime of verdigris.

    The remaining portal glows with a yellow light. The portal itself is shaped like the ancient megaliths of northern Europe, only it is peculiarly symmetrical. Atlantean runes are carved brutally on one side of the doorway, glowing red with slow burning, potent, power.

    Those that can read the Atlantean Glyphs will be able to make the rough translation of "VALLEY OF THE THUNDER LIZARDS"

    Feel free to look around the platform with Wits + Composure or Wits + Investigation.

    If you want to study the escher - staircase structure you may roll Wits + Composure - 2 penalty (for environmental factors) OR Intelligence + Investigation with 0 penalty. The Wits is a 'shorter' less intense study (hence the obscuring mists act as a penalty). The Intelligence + Investigation represents a long and deliberate study (time is flexible in the Astral but this roll will definitely 'feel' like a long, long time of intense study.

    Or do something else

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  19. #30
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    1
    PRE

    The Acanthus emerges from his geyser practically beaming his excitement into the Astral Realms.

    "This. Is. AWESOME!!!"


    He's not even waiting for the others before making his declaration. His eyes are just peaking over the platform, watching his companions make their own journeys. Crystal poses a question, to wit Phoenyx has already begun providing an answer to. And was that a smile on Alice's face? How many meetings and she never really smiled at anyone?

    "Okay, I'm going to look around the platform. See what I can see."

    Which.... wasn't much. Excitement wasn't the greatest facilitator of concentration. As he made his way around the stable parts of the platform, he was clearly rushing. The fact he couldn't read the high speech also bugged him. Was it a warning? A label? A dare? It was probably for the best. Puck didn't have the restraint not to run in and find out what a 'thunder lizard' was anyway but the hard way.

    "Can anyone actually read high speech?"


    Curious eyes look to his fellows.

      Failure to perceive the things.
    Date Action Roll Result
    2021-03-28 14:36:31 Puck rolls 8 to Platform Perception (Wits+Comp) (10 Again) 2, 7, 3, 5, 7, 1, 1, 2 failure

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