Turn 26
Look around. "huh, seems like no one's near me. Well, let's try saying something out of this weird book." Say some words (using one pool on each), and pick up the result if it doesn't seem immediately dangerous.
Also, is this using the same word set as the original perplexicon? And do we know the power of the words?
Well, looks like you're in some big, circular room. On some kind of platform on the second floor. It does appear that you're alone here. For now at least, since you hear sounds of what appears to be fighting from both exits.
[POT:5=1 = DC:1]
You try out a random word and somehow you summon a small pile of sand.
[POT:6=2 = DC:2]
You try another one and you summon another small pile. This time, it's wood.
[POT:1=-1 << DC:2]
Another word. This time nothing happens.
[POT:1=-1 << DC:4]
Once again, nothing.
[POT:1=-1 << DC:5]
Nothing again.
[POT:1=-1 << DC:7]
[WIL:4+
1-
2=3]
You momentarily see something utterly terrifying. You don't know what the hell it was, but you sure don't want to see it again.
In this system, you have full pool every turn (unless you have some sort of debuff.)
"This feeling! I feel more <3 than I ever have before!"
+1 Pool! More pool means more <3SCIENCE<3!
PS GM: Shouldn't my gun <3 dispenser be loaded? Also, I'm apparently still in the Grand Hall.
You take a look at your <3 dispenser and find it to be loaded after all. You think you just heard something grumble about "copying the wrong sheet".
[POT:4=1 < DC:3]
Nothing happens.
[POT:2=0 = DC:0]
The area around you brightens for a split second.
[POT:4=1 < DC:2]
Nothing happens this time.
[POT:4=1 > DC:0. No re-rolls needed]
You momentarily feel much more fancy than before.
[POT:1=-1 << DC:2]
Nothing.
[POT:4=1 < DC:4]
Again.
[POT:4=1 < DC:2]
And again.
[POT:5=1 < DC:3]
And once more.
[POT:6=2 = DC:2]
You feel like you could cut things with your bare hands.
[POT:3=0 > DC:-1]
But that feeling passes when you cast the next spell.
"Come on, at least try to put up a fight."
Well, that didn't work. Evidently the RNG (and Fake!Derm, of course) wants me dead.
If I have all ten pool, Retry the words!
Otherwise, Run away!
I probably designed my character's stats poorly.
That was mildly amusing.
Point at fake derm's sword and say the words that I'm going to send you. All POT
[Fake!Derm SPD:6+
1=7]
[li SPD:6-
1-
1-
1=3]
[Mask SPD:6]
Fake!Derm once again moves first. Surprisingly, he does not charge in with another swing at Li. Instead he turns so that his left side points at his prey and makes a [4] somewhat sexy pose. Oh, and then he says some words.
[Fake!Derm POT:5,3,1,6,4,3,6,4,3,6=8 > DC:6. POT:3,4,1,2,3,5,3,3,2,2=1. 9vs6]
[Fake!Derm DEX:4+
1=5]
[li SPD:4-
1-
1=2]
A crystal spear launches from Fake!Derm's left shoulder. Li, who didn't expect to be attacked in such a way (not to mention being distracted by sexiness (and the bleeding)), doesn't manage to move until it is too late. The spear rips a large hole in his head. The body is launched a few meters back, propelled by the force of the weapon.
Li is dead.His corpse turns into the familiar white mist, which once again empowers Fake!Derm.
Mask, who was watching the gory spectacle, tries another spell. So he points at Fake!Derm's
halberd and says his words.
[Mask POT:3,3,3,5,2,3,1,4,2=1 < DC:5]
Nothing happens.
"Why won't you just get cut already? Or at least be affected by blood loss."
Cut him for real this time.
"How about a swim first?"
Screw the metal man! Not literally!
Persecute trespassers!
[Beirus SPD:6+
1=7]
[Gigas SPD:3+
2=5]
[Hregar SPD:3+
1=4]
Beirus, finally picking up some speed, tries to kill Gigas again.
[Beirus DEX:6+
1+
1=8]
[Gigas SPD:4+
2=6]
[Beirus STR:5-
1=4]
[Gigas END:2+
1=3]
Beirus's sword-arm finally finds its mark again, as it sinks inside Gigas's chest, easily piercing through bone, flesh, organs. Some of them probably quite important.
Gigas: Torso -
[Heavy Bleeding],
[Pain] upgraded to
[Heavy Pain],
[Pierced vital organ][Gigas FNT: 3-
1-
1=1]
Gigas, unable to keep himself conscious anymore, faints.
Gigas: Unconscious
Hregar, visibly unamused by some random guys getting into his cavern, attempts to tackle Beirus.
[Hregar DEX:1+
1=2]
[Beirus SPD:3+
1=4]
He throws himself at the trespasser, who simply steps to the side, getting out of Hregar's flight path.
Coward MacGannigan appears in the center of the Grand Hall!
Active CharactersName: Derm
Appearance: I put on my robe and wizard hat.
Background: Totally not an imposter
STR - 1
DEX - 3
SPD - 3
END - 1 (+1=2)
WIL - 1
POT - 10
Status effects:
Personal Imbuement: AluminumInventory: Iron Halberd (
[Two-handed]), Rubber Full-body Suit with a Rubber Breastplate on top.
Location: Forest Area, Center
Name: Hregar
STR - 1
DEX - 3
SPD - 3
END - 3
WIL - 3
POT - 6 (+1=7)
Status effects:
Personal Imbuement: StoneInventory: Aluminum rod (
[Light],
[Blunt weapon]), a few pieces of coal
Location: Magma Cavern, near Exit
Name: Thrakor
Description: A short guy with an attitude problem. Has a scraggly beard he should probably shave, unremarkable brown eyes, and receding hair that's going grey early. A bit slender.
Background: This is somehow familiar, yet totally different... again...
STR- 0
DEX- 3
SPD- 3
END- 3
WILL- 1
POT- 9 (+1=10)
Status effects:
Inventory: Fashionable sash (made out of intestines), Cloth Gambeson, Copper Bear Mace (
[Blunt weapon]), Steampunk Revolver (6/6)
Location: The Pit, level 2
Name: Gigas
Description: Head is covered in stylized bandages except for eyes and mouth and bits of dark brown hair. Also wears a black magerobe.
Background: A man who threw away his humanity to learn and experiment with black magic... this has led him to seek out the perplexicon.
STR - 1
DEX - 1
SPD - 6
END - 2 (+1=3)
WIL - 3
POT - 6
Status effects: Head -
[Heavy Pain], Torso -
[Heavy Bleeding],
[Pain] upgraded to
[Heavy Pain],
[Pierced vital organ], Left Arm -
[Heavy Bleeding],
[Pain]; Unconscious
Inventory:
Location: Magma Cavern, near Exit
Name: Beirus
Appearance: Green. Completely green.
STR - 0
DEX - 3
SPD - 3
END - 6
WIL - 1
POT - 6
Status effects:
Personal Imbuement: Adamantine, Left hand - Adamantine Blade
Inventory:
Location: Magma Cavern, near Exit
Name: Mask
Appearance: That guy in the corner
Background: I'm not thinking this hard
Str: 3
Dex: 2
Spd: 1
End: 1
Wil: 3
Pot: 9
Status effects:
Inventory:
Location: Forest Area, South Exit
Name: Scintillant
Description: Average looking guy wearing average clothes, of average height and build.
Backgound: He lived an average life. Now he's here.
STR - 3
DEX - 3
SPD - 3
END - 1
WIL - 3
POT - 6
Status effects:
Inventory:
Location: Grand Hall, Platform
Name: Coward MacGannigan
STR - 1
DEX - 1
SPD - 7
END - 1
WIL - 1
POT - 8
Status effects:
Inventory:
Location: Grand Hall, Center
Edited the turn slightly due to a small GM mistake that didn't change much in the end (which is good).
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