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  1. #31
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    This was a kill box. A funnel for targets to the Summer's mind. Not good. Circe holds up her left hand towards the others, palm straight for the usual stop signal used by American cops.


    "Brownie's Boone, Contracts, collective Wyrd work. Make a project like this the stuff of days or hours instead of weeks Sonja," she calmly explains, "But the path is narrowing way too much fer my liking. I'd love ta be on the other end with a rifle, waiting fer enemies."


    Now that could be security measure, be ye friend or foe kind of stuff. But the Lost were paranoid, especially in the Hedge and often justified. This smelt like a trap to Circe. But she knew it could be a trap, so she'd be ready to respond at the first sight of something going wrong. The armor should help with any initial hits.


    "Do either of ya want ta say hi ta the neighbors on their terms, or start hacking the thorns?"


    Her ears perk up, bending a little forward, trying to hear anything she could.


    Equipment
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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  3. #32
    Liam Gelt's Avatar
    Giant
    (7 feet tall; not fond of low ceilings)
    Strength
    (Lean but well-muscled)
    Spring Mantle
    (+1 to Pres/Day)
    Liam Gelt
    Mien/Mantle

    Mien: Liam's skin is hardened into a bark-like armor with pine cone-like ridges throughout. His hair is made of pine needles that act a bit like a hedgehog's quills; standing up when agitated or smooth when calm. His eyes are a deep amber and his tears appear to have the consistency of sap until they leave his face.

    Mantle: The scent of pine sap in a close radius, his needle-like hair ripples occasionally as if tugged by a light breeze.
    Combat Stats

    Def: 2 (Dex/Wits)
    Armor: 0/0
    Initiative: 5
    Speed: 12 (w/ Fleet of Foot)

    Ogre Seeming Bonus
    -Add Glam to Str pools (1 per Glam)

    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••
    Gargantuan

    So this wasn't the work of the local Lost? Doubts begin to creep into Liam's mind, already reinforced by the innate claustrophobic space they were traversing. Then again, this is the Hedge. It's made to be uncomfortable for all of us.

    It looks like Sonnie is keeping her eyes and ears and nose alert for danger, so Liam feels more confident in answering Circe's query. "If we can, I should be able to at least give us a good introduction." One of these days we'll find some halfway friendly Hobs in here. Or maybe some benevolent Hedge Beasts? If wishes were fishes... "Maybe we can find out more about this path and who built it?" He pats his backpack. "And I've got some snack items for simple trade if we find some hungry critters along the way." Liam feels pretty good about their odds, even if it was getting close to standing room only on this path.

    equipment
    Hedge Patrol V: (Fast Reflexes 1 via Pledge)

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  5. #33
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    Paired with Circe's words and the fact that the Lost hadn't come this way for a proper Patrol in a long time, it's no wonder that this curated Path has gone unnoticed for so long. The Path is so narrow now, that there are leaves brush against Liam's shoulders, he could swear he can feel them shiver against him.

    Sonnie might be questioning, but her senses are keen, all she can smell the rotten fruit and rusted metal scent, it's so strong she can taste it in the back of her throat, it seems be be coming from there - !

    Her eyes spot something a shape, humanoid - maybe a Metalflesh by their general appearance - buried and tangled in with the Thorns, a crushed wicker basket to their chest and the smashed goblin fruit, parts dried and dripping, oozing like a fresh wound. It doesn't look like they're breathing.



    If you want to hear or see or spot something please roll Perception! (remember Clarity!)

    If you wanna do a Wits+Medicine to check on the tangled changeling, go for it!

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  7. #34
    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    The stench of rotten fruit and rust was making her antsy, mainly because it wouldn't go away. If anything it only got stronger.

    The Beast stiffened when she saw it. The source of the smell, at last. Sadly, nothing good.

    "Stay on the path, guys. That dude stepped off and it didn't work out too well for him,"
    she said, indicating the (probably) dead Elemental. She heeded her own advice, not leaving the safety of the road, but edging close enough to get a better look at the corpse. What killed him?

    3 successes
    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

  8. #35
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    She nods as Liam mentions barter and bribes. "I've got spices and duct tape fer barter. I've been trading spices at the pink market fer stuff, seems ta work well, repeat traders." Who knew she was a good source, but she wasn't trading for much of value, yet. And it was quite the throwback to the times in mortal history where some spices were worth more than their weight in gold.


    Circe turns to where Sonja has pointed out, ears fanning out in opposite directions.


    2 successes



    "Ouch, is the dude dead?" She tests the blade of her bayonet, then nods. She lifts up the rifle and swings it down at the Hedge thorns between her and the motionless Elemental. "We can hack ta him, maybe try the Wyrd too, ta check if needs be. Or see if he's got a map."
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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  10. #36
    Liam Gelt's Avatar
    Giant
    (7 feet tall; not fond of low ceilings)
    Strength
    (Lean but well-muscled)
    Spring Mantle
    (+1 to Pres/Day)
    Liam Gelt
    Mien/Mantle

    Mien: Liam's skin is hardened into a bark-like armor with pine cone-like ridges throughout. His hair is made of pine needles that act a bit like a hedgehog's quills; standing up when agitated or smooth when calm. His eyes are a deep amber and his tears appear to have the consistency of sap until they leave his face.

    Mantle: The scent of pine sap in a close radius, his needle-like hair ripples occasionally as if tugged by a light breeze.
    Combat Stats

    Def: 2 (Dex/Wits)
    Armor: 0/0
    Initiative: 5
    Speed: 12 (w/ Fleet of Foot)

    Ogre Seeming Bonus
    -Add Glam to Str pools (1 per Glam)

    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••
    Gargantuan

    Liam feels the foliage reacting to his approach, and the Giant shivers in response. He's got some experience with living plants, but this doesn't feel right. A warning system maybe? Or just more Hedge-shenanigans?

    Then Sonnie's discovery; the broken and bloodied Changeling almost causing Liam to jump in his tracks.
    "I've got a first-aid kit on me, in case it's not too late." I hope not.

    2 successes


    equipment
    Hedge Patrol V: (Fast Reflexes 1 via Pledge)

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  12. #37
    Saber Sloth's Avatar

    0 Scenes

    The Lost are alert for signs of life, though in entirely different manners,

    Sonnie gives the Metalflesh a once over. Tt was obvious now what the rotting fruit smell was, but it was dawning on just what that rusted metal scent was, the changeling, rotting along side the fruit.

    Circe, listening and Liam, watching spot the movement first. In the unbound and reaching branches along the wall of the end of corridor the Path had become, someone, or something was moving between them.



    failure
    1 success

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  14. #38
    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    Feral instincts sound alarms in her head.

    Rot bad! No touch!

    The Monkey backs away, crouching slightly and holding her staff defensively.

    "No t... Don't touch him. Whatever's rotting those berries is rotting HIM, too," she said, her voice half a wary growl. "Could be poison, or maybe some faerie fungus?" Sonnie was just guessing, really. Her focus on the potential natural danger had caused her not to notice the who or what hiding in the rough. Yet.
    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

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  16. #39
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    "Oookay," Circe drawls out as her attention goes from corpse to whatever was moving, "Avoid fungal infections, got it sis."


    Her gun is up, the light shining towards whoever or whatever is moving. "Well, bro?" Hopefully Liam gets the hint from her, "Do ya want ta try talking with that if it be a person? Because right now I'm juste tempted ta say," Circe speaks more loudly, "Be ye friend or foe," then quiets down, "Ta see what reacts."


    Gun out and at the ready, Circe was confident in her reaction time to this thing. Let the Springs be diplomatic and the Summer intimidating, as it was meant to be. Not Summer being diplomatic whilst everyone else is wrathful.


    Equipment
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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  18. #40
    Liam Gelt's Avatar
    Giant
    (7 feet tall; not fond of low ceilings)
    Strength
    (Lean but well-muscled)
    Spring Mantle
    (+1 to Pres/Day)
    Liam Gelt
    Mien/Mantle

    Mien: Liam's skin is hardened into a bark-like armor with pine cone-like ridges throughout. His hair is made of pine needles that act a bit like a hedgehog's quills; standing up when agitated or smooth when calm. His eyes are a deep amber and his tears appear to have the consistency of sap until they leave his face.

    Mantle: The scent of pine sap in a close radius, his needle-like hair ripples occasionally as if tugged by a light breeze.
    Combat Stats

    Def: 2 (Dex/Wits)
    Armor: 0/0
    Initiative: 5
    Speed: 12 (w/ Fleet of Foot)

    Ogre Seeming Bonus
    -Add Glam to Str pools (1 per Glam)

    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••
    Gargantuan

    Liam stops short of reaching out to the now confirmed dead Elemental, sorrow mixing with dull anger that they hadn't been there to help the poor guy in the first place. Trust the Hedge to just take and take. "Wait, do you think there's something about those fruits that just affects metal? Maybe it only reacted to this guy carrying it?" ​A long shot, but not impossible to the Ogre's thinking.

    Liam nods to Circe; now was the time to let the Spring Ogre do his thing. Chat up the locals. "Hello there! Can you help us? There's some poor soul up here that's fallen to some bad fruit, and we're trying to figure out what's up."
    3 successes


    The Giant tries to make good use of his friendly demeanor and powerful lungs to call out their bush-rustler. He hopes, one way or the other, to call them out so the full group can get a good look...and if necessary, a clear shot.

    equipment
    Hedge Patrol V: (Fast Reflexes 1 via Pledge)

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