Alex and BethAlex dives behind a table and a clutch of horribly sharp quills thunk into the wood near his head. [Auto] Beth makes a mad dash for the closet on the opposite side of the study, the stack of books blocking the door having been cleared by the magical whirlwind turning through the room, and flings it open. There are a dozen matching leather tubes like the one described to her, and, wasting no time, she grabs as many as she can carry and dashes back through the scholarly maelstrom towards the exit. Just as she reaches the portal she feels an iron grip latch on to her ankle and pull her to the floor, strewing the tubes across the floor. She rolls over to check her captor, and it is none other than Lore, his face a bright shade of red and covered in thin paper cuts.
You little-! An encyclopedia strikes him in the back of the head and he releases her. Beth gathers the map tubes again only to feel one of Dran's powerful arms wrap around her and lift her into the air.
Kyle and Nameless GirlKyle fiddles with his gizmo. The girl watches fixedly.
Dran[Auto] You watch Beth dive headfirst into the chaos unfolding inside the room. She emerges from the storm of swirling text, covered in ink and with Lore wrapped around her ankle, with the maps in her arms. Lore, seething with rage, manages to pull her down, but a passing book takes him out and you waste no time in scooping up the small girl and whisking her into the anteroom as he rubs the fresh lump on his head.
Time to go! You shout to everyone as you make your way out of the library.
You run outside and into the street where Kyle is busy fiddling with his junk in front of a girl.
Hey kid! Put that thing away and let's go! You look up the street in the direction of the city gate. Its risky, but you should be able to make it before Lore has a chance to call the guard. No.. If the guards are out then there's no way you'll make it out of the city. You'll need some way to escape quickly. You remember seeing an airship docked on the south wall, and there's also the stables to the north near the gate. The south wall is a bit further from here but if you can steal an airship then there's no possibility of pursuit, and luckily your brother knows how to fly one.
EveryoneEverybody runs outside to see Dran holding a rather pale Beth under his arm, she herself holding about a dozen map tubes in her arms, and meanwhile Dran quickly explains the situation ((as outlined in the second paragraph of his turn)).
GWG_Alex
Stats
HP 8/8
MP 10/10
SPD 6
Job/Abilities
Trainee Alchemist - Can use items on others, as well as identify most basic chemicals, metals, spices and herbs. Can make remedies and other concoctions.
Book Smart - You can read.
Make Golem - Create a golem from a pile of like materials (a bunch of rocks, a bunch of leaves, a pool of water). The way in which they are "like" can be vague, but the more clear the connection, the more powerful the golem is. Strength of the golem varies. The material which the golem is made of influences strength, abilities and personality. Golems are sentient, and 100% loyal to you.
Gear
Hooded Robes - Rough blue robes you found in an old chest while exploring the Oldway one night. They're a little big on you, and you wear three large leather belts (also too big) around your midsection to keep them from trailing. You've taken to hanging pouches and gourds from them to keep your remedies safe, as well as hold the many trinkets and oddities you find [+7 Inventory]. There's a hood, and you like to keep it bunched up around your neck to keep out the breeze.
Runic Crossbow - [5-9 DMG; 1 turn reload]
Inventory (2/10)
1x Dabbat Leaves [restore HP steadily; makes Dabbat Tea]
Gamerlord_Derry
Stats
HP 10/10
MP 0/0
SPD 10
Job/Abilities
Friend of the Earth - Knows a lot about the physical attributes and habits of animals and plant life, especially that which resides in the forest, though he's never been in one. Wild creatures tend to take a liking to him due to his scent, a combination of rich earth and sunlight, gained from whiling away so many hours dozing amongst the warm grass on the Hill.
Athlete - You can run faster and longer than most of the other kids. And you should after kicking everyone's arses at footraces for so long! [5% chance to attack the same target again]
Gear
Climbing Gloves - Hard, leather, fingerless gloves with pads on the knuckles and the palms, great for scaling trees and hitting stuff without bruising your knuckles [climb things; 1 DMG].
Leather Sling - A thong made of leather, used to fling stones. You've practiced with it often, though you've never actually killed anything with it [1-5 DMG]
Lugged War Spear - [6 DMG]
Inventory (3/3)
3x Jerky [Yummy!]
Dwarmin_Bethany
Stats
HP 10/10
MP 5/5
SPD 8
Job/Abilities
Acrobat - You can move with more grace and talent than anyone else in the sky! You've even learned to turn flips after practicing for so long! [sacrifice a combat turn to dodge the next two hits; perform minor stunts in fluff]
Good Sense - You seem to notice things that others don't, namely fine details. You always seem to know which way to go, and what to do. You're a natural leader, and the others tend to look up to you because of it [allies gain +1 to hit rolls when following your directions].
Gear
Perfect Longbow - [3-10 DMG]
Russet Wings - A pair of small leather wings that you wear on your back. They usually make you play the dragon, and you hate it. You think you're more of a wyvern, personally.
Slingshot - A tiny slingshot that Derry made for you [1-3 DMG]
Inventory (0/3)
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kj1225_Kyle Johnson
Stats
HP 8/8
MP 16/16
SPD 7
Job/Abilities
Substitute - You've always known how to do this, though you never knew why. You rarely use it in front of people, and you're rather afraid of this curious power of yours. [create a phantom image of yourself, enemies targeting you will attack it instead for the next two turns until you attack or combat ends; costs 3 MP]
Illusion - [cause an enemy to think he's in mortal danger. enemy will be distracted for one turn until he realises that he's not actually going to die; costs 1 MP]
Gear
Mysterious Artefact - A round, thin metal disc about six inches across with intricate carvings inlaid on either side. You usually keep it tucked away inside your shirt where no one can see it. Sometimes, when you look at it while you're alone, it glows with a strange blue light. You showed it to the others, and Alex claimed to recognise the symbols from something he saw in the Oldway. Everyone came to the unanimous decision that you should all head there in search of it.
Ceremonial Rapier - [5 DMG]
Silver Dirk - [3 DMG]
Inventory (1/3)
1x Sparkers [causes a small, bright flash of light; stun enemies or start fires]
mastahcheese_Cromwell Jackson
Stats
HP 6/6
MP 20/20
SPD 4
Job/Abilities
Command Sky - You can control the wind to an extent, creating gusts or concentrated blasts to whip at your foes. Naturally you've never actually hurt anyone with this, you just like to play with clouds. [use the wind as a weapon; 1 DMG per attack, SPD is 0 while in use, can attack as many targets as you want for -1 MP each]
Command Lightning - Strike something with lightning. You have to be able to see the sky. [6 MP; 10 DMG; hurts anything the target is touching for 5 DMG; if target is wet attack does 15 DMG]
Cloudy Day - You love the rain, and you always go outside to let the drops run down your face whenever the sky grows dark. [+2 max HP during inclement weather]
Gear
Mantle - A short coat made of soft, dark brown leather. You always wear it whenever you go romping, to keep the dirt off your clothes.
Large Flask - Its filled with a remedy that provides a strange clarity. [restores 10 MP; 1 use per day]
Inventory (1/3)
1x Gosa Leaves [restores MP steadily]
Xantolos_Dran Corrok
Stats
HP 20/20
MP 0/0
SPD 10
Job/Abilities
Treasure Hunter - Can't resist the prospect of loot and valuable artefacts. Knows much about most ancient cultures and speaks almost any language.
Gear
Tresni Robes - Tan robes that the kindly Tresnian nomads wear. An effective disguise, but a little itchy since Jerik took the better set.
Inventory
Wicked Bill - A long wooden staff with decoratice reinforcement bands running up the handle and a curved metal head. Good for slashing as well as hooking and pulling enemies to take them off guard. [4 DMG or PREVENT ONE ENEMY FROM ATTACKING or DISARM ENEMY]
NPC_Jerik CorrokHP ---
MP ---
SPD ---
Job/AbilitiesSearcher -
GearTresni Robes - Tan robes that the kindly Tresnian nomads wear. An effective disguise, and quite comfortable.
InventoryTresian Bubble Sphere - A rather innocuous round metal ball. When activated by someone with magic potential a transparent "bubble" forms around the user, shielding him from attack. Very rare and highly sought after.
She tinkers. And whatnot.
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