Sleep Paralysis

[Seraphina]

It sounded like everyone wanted to move forward and was in agreement.

To Sonnie, “This Tavern, so to speak, from us. It isn’t being provided by anyone else, so the Tavern should be safe.” Should was a iffy term, nothing was ever safe. She just wanted to put the Beasts mind at ease.

Nodding, “It’s a double-edged sword, anything can spring the trap. But in here, I feel like we stand more of a chance, well, depending on what we are up against. Remember, fighting in here will get you tossed out and woken up, so it should,” there’s that word again, “be safer for us. But if you get knocked out, there are those skilled in Oneiromachy, Dream Battle, that can follow you out of the Dream and attack you in physical form, so please, be aware.” She had that skill, and it could be devastating. But she would use every skill she had to defend not only her friends, but the Freehold.

“You open and I’ll reinforce it.”

Dream Def (3) Dream Armor (4)

Also Saber Sloth , did you want me to spend the WP now, or on my next turn?

[Vincent Black]

Vincent liked the plan, he also liked that Sera and Sonnie were taking charge of working the dream and gate. "I will keep an eye out in case anything, or anyone, shows up while you two do your work."

[Saber Sloth]

Plan in place the Springs get to work, while the Beast takes up a watchful position.

Sonnie opens the Gate with a flexing of her wyrd, a screeching-creak echoes out from the something-nothing spot as a large metal gate whooshes opens, and crashes into the wall beside. Imbedding itself into the now suddenly very solid wooden wall. There's a moment when it's like the Dream will shatter around them the rest of thee watercolour wash rushing to the wall to reinforce the realness of that gate, now stuck several inches inside of the wooden wall, and it would have if not for Sera acting in the same instant. Reinforcing the Dream and insuring the trap wasn't tripped.

The Dream, instead, wavers but holds. The Gate open, waiting. Whatever had been killing those people, had most likely laid this trap to catch out any of the Lost who would seek to stop it's feast and end them before they could do the same to it.

but the Lost and their caution had found the trap, and now, could hunt for this monster without alerting it that they were on it's tail.

Should have been on your turn Seraphina but since me taking forever and a day to reply you can do it on your next post and I'll treat the narration as if you've done it already

[Sonnie Wu]

Sonnie winced as the metal(?) door suddenly appeared and slammed into the wooden interior of the Dream-Tavern. She hadn't expected things to go like that. Hesitantly, she peered around, noting the trap appeared to be un-sprung. Relaxing her posture as she got off the table and stood on the floor, the Beast smiled, "I'd apologize for the surprise renovation, but this isn't the real Tavern, so whatever. Right?"

Hands on hips, she looked at the harsh gateway. "Well, then, shall we go pay the trapster a visit?"

Not really waiting for an answer, the impulsive Monkey headed for the door.

[Seraphina]

The Nix grimaces slightly at the sound, it wasn’t really a pleasant one, as she watched the Gate materialize.

But there it was, there was the Gate, and she feels the Dream react to it, feels it on the verge of shattering, and she quickly reinforces it. Taking a little from herself and using it to strengthen it.
Without even realizing it, she had been holding her breath, sensing the waver, but not the shatter.

Had they done it? There didn’t appear to be anything bearing down on them, no monster or one of Them eager to tear them apart. But that didn’t mean they weren’t there, watching, waiting.

Looking at the Gate, “Stay on guard, we can’t relax.” This wasn’t the Dreams Rhodes would weave for her on the beach, relaxing, this was dangerous.

“Great job Sonnie.” A nod offered to her.

Seeing Sonnie just head for the door, she follows, calling out, “Just be on guard.” She knew Sonnie was always on guard, but she worried. And was worried.

Dream Def (3) Dream Armor (4)

[Vincent Black]

Vincent jumped and a growl with teeth bared escaped his lips as the sound of the gate materializing got his attention. Realizing that it was the gate that Sonnie summoned caused him to relax a bit, but he knew now more than ever he had to keep his guard up. "I will pull up the rear, keep an eye on our six, just in case something happens between now and when we exit the gate."

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2023-11-13 10:26:03	Vincent Black rolls 5 to Perception Roll (Wits2 + Composure3) (10 Again)	8, 3, 2, 5, 1	1 success

[Saber Sloth]

Through the door they go, behind them, Vincent hears the iron wrought gate slides free from the tavern's dream wall, and clicks closed with a touch of finality. A bright flashing dichotomy of how it had swung open for them.

They're walking for a long time, the air around them suddenly cold, their breath visible upon each exhale. Their feet crunch leaves-snow-mulch? Something at least, something that crunch-crunch-crunches underfoot. Around them are tall-tall-trees, too-wall-impossibly-tall...skyscrapers. Windows gleaming, lights flickering, warm and merry. They go out. One, by, one.

There is an impossible quite. A stillness, broken by a river rush-rush-rushing in the distance edge of the horizon. Beyond that, behind them, a screaming shriek of a siren blares to life.

And we're off! Just so you guys remember, and start to include it like Sera has,

Dream Defense is equal to the highest of the character’s Finesse Traits (Wits, Dexterity or Manipulation)
Dream Armor is equal to the highest of their Resistance Traits (Resolve, Stamina or Composure)

Dream Intensity 3

[Sonnie Wu]

Curious George Sonnie was, at first, enjoying their little jaunt. She was well aware, of course, that this was likely hostile territory, but that was part of the thrill, even if her more bestial side was on alert. Barefoot and only wearing a martial arts outfit, the cold was a tad annoying, but not really a problem.

It was the sudden silence.

For a moment, her heart thudded in her chest.

Quiet bad! HE'S HERE!

Thank goodness for the siren. The shattered silence was welcome. Sonnie released the breath she'd been holding and forced herself out of the defensive posture she had fallen into.

Not... not Him. It's okay. Not Him.

Ignoring the cold sweat on her skin (how did that happen? This was a dream form!), the Steepscrambler looked in the direction of the noise. "Uh, that way?"

Dream Defense 4, Dream Armor 3

[Seraphina]

Looking to the Beast, she nods. Not completely sure she trusted him yet, but this was a good test.

Dreams were always strange and exciting at once. While her body wanted to shiver, her mind knew it was a Dream. Sapphires keep a watchful look around them as they walk, into what is starting to feel and look like a winter scene from a postcard or movie.

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2023-11-14 21:13:06	Seraphina rolls 6 to Looking around(Wits+Comp)-1 Clarity (10 Again)	10, 8, 4, 1, 6, 6, 2	2 successes

But this wasn’t a picture-perfect scape, this was a Dream, someone or something else’s.

And it was dangerous.

Trips like this had always seemed safer with Rhodes beside her, leading the way, pointing things out, keeping her safe. But now it was her turn. Now she was the one with the experience and her job was to keep those with her safe.

The siren snaps her back to the here and now, and a chill runs down her spine. The Treasured was on alert.

A glance to Sonnie, “Seems a good place to start.”

Dream Def (3) Dream Armor (4)

[Vincent Black]

Vincents head snapped back as the gate closed behind them. He proceeded to look around, they were in new territory and he did not like it. "Something seems off." Vincent thought to himself. His ears perked up at Sonnie when all of a sudden the siren blared, and now he definitely did not like it. "Do they know we are here, is that alerting whatever or whoever dream this is."

Vincents' ears perked up at both Sonnies and Seras idea to head towards the sound. As much as he disliked the plan he had none better, "Lead the way I will take up the rear and make sure we are not being followed." as he thought "or worse getting ambushed."

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2023-11-15 14:34:12	Vincent Black rolls 5 to Perception Roll (Wits2 + Composure3) (10 Again)	10, 3, 3, 7, 4, 10, 1	2 successes

Dream Defense (3) Dream Armor (3)