Turn 23: You Suck At RunningLook around me for a temple/altar dedicated to a warrior god. Preferably not an evil one.
[2-1][Luck 1] Looks like a barren red wasteland. Curious that there's no non-evil temples around. At least you manage to wander off away from the group.
Pain fades.Follow the Demons, try to catch one in a cage made of stone, complete with roof.
Chase [2] vs [4]. Those demons are hauling, and because of your late start you can't manage to get close enough to trap them. Curses.
Use my new powers of glowing to grow underground roots all the way after the demons, that sprout up around them and trap them.
Chase [5] vs [6] Their lead gives them the advantage, and they run slightly faster than you can follow. [1][Luck 4] You use your built-up energy to lash out with vines, trying to catch them over the long distance anyway, and manage to ensnare XXXXX. At least he's just immobilized, not hurt.
Follow the demons, have the wyvern harass them as we catch up
[5-1][Luck 6] The wyvern is convinced to rush the demons. Wyvern Chase [3] vs [6], Seymore Chase [2] vs [1]. The wyvern takes to the sky but can't quite haul its bulk to the demons, while your sprinting on foot brings you almost within reach. Then Flagro wraps you up in immobilizing vines.
Cure light wounds on Terran
[4+1][Luck 6] You channel healing power into the Terran known as Tarzan, healing his admittedly minor wounds completely.
+3 RestorationNow Adept at RestorationTarran is now at full health.I run along and cast Lightning Blast on the demons.
Chase [4] vs [5] The demons mostly manage to outrun you, but lightning has a long reach. [3+2-1][Luck 6] You manage to bowl one of the demons over into tripping two of its comrades. The smoking culprit isn't dead, however.
+3 DestructionNo longer suffering from PainFollow the group!
[2] vs [4]. Ochita follows along, unable to catch up to the demons either.
AutoPilot: Kill
[3] vs [1] Unlike the rest of you, Thorontur sprints after the demons successfully, lashing at one from behind. [5+2] vs [5] He carves into one's back and shoulders, but it doesn't go down.
The one Thorontur injured and one healthy one continue to run, while the one Nathan hit with lightning and its two companions jump up and begin continuing to run. Their lapse has given you an advantage in catching them, however.
You also notice they're fleeing towards a rocky outcropping; it could very well be big enough to have caves or hide a small army.
RNG got autopiloted because he was the only one missing and there's nothing to do anyway. As apology for two boring turns in a row, I'll throw in an exciting revelation:
Nooooooooooo!
You pop out of your prison, landing a bit harshly in a metal box. The lid is promptly slammed over the top. Wait a second... you remember your spell going horribly wrong, how'd you get out? And what now?
Immediately after the lid comes down, you feel an oppressive force, and you realize your necromancy is being suppressed. Feeling around the box leads you to believe it's a slightly crudely-made metal box around four or five feet per side, being longer in one direction and shorter height-wise. The metal feels a tad lumpy, but the roof certainly doesn't seem like it's going to come loose. Your possessions are still on you, oddly enough.
There's a loud clang from something hitting the box, and a gutteral voice begins speaking. You realize it almost sounds like the voice a talking corpse would have.
"What do you know, mortal? Agony awaits you should you fail." It doesn't sound like a reasonable sort of creature, and it might even be insane. What do you do?
Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands, wyvern's mouth
Adept Summoner (21/30)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (1/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (1/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerSummon WyvernClaw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather ArmorLinen Tunic
Rugged Leather PantsLeather Boots
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Camping SuppliesWyvern serving as "mount"
Tall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
Lightly InjuredCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Destruction (4/30)
Novice Enchanter (2/10)
Dabbling Dagger User (2/10)
Dabbling Pain Tolerance (4/10)
Lightning BlastFireballImbue Concussion BombShrapnel ShatterDetonateFiery DetonateDissipationDagger Focus StanceSlightly Broken Steel Dagger
Dark Grey Robe
Dark Grey Wizard's Hat
Bone Ring
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Spellbook
Broad-shouldered man with green eyes and black hair.
Lightly InjuredCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Earth Magic (9/30)
Novice Alchemist (4/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Dabbling Restoration (3/10)
Dabbling Butcher (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (2/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushStonefistIron Skullcap
Reinforced Leather ArmorSoft Wool Tunic
Soft Wool Pants
Soft Wool Socks
Leather Shoes
Walking Stick
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Hand Axe
Knife
Blanket
Waterskin (2)
Dried Beef
2 Gold Coins
Three
Demon EyesCrystalline white stones
Tiny Red GemTiny Yellow GemMystery Potion
Small White JarUnremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
Lightly InjuredPainCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Runecrafter (9/20)
Apprentice Water Magic (9/20)
Dabbling Swordsman (3/10)
Dabbling Restoration (3/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterIce LanceWater DrawDroughtfrost**
Healing MistsRune of Growing FrostRobe
Shoddy Oak Staff of Erratic WaterHooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Frozen Demon EyesCoin of Growing FrostCheap Iron Scale MailBroken SwordRunecrafting KitA short, moderately-girthed man with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a short but full red beard. Jolly demeanor, wearing very simple clothes.
Lightly InjuredCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Restoration (0/30)
Apprentice Light Magic (2/20)
Major MendingCure Light WoundsEye FlashCure Moderate WoundsSolar FlareLife TransferSoothing MendRainbow ShieldApplewood Staff
Brown Friar Robes (includes hood and rope belt)
Brown Linen Pants
Hemp Sandals
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Backpack
Bedroll
Traveling Rations
Small Medical KitFairly tall, decently muscled, clean-shaven man with black hair and dark blue eyes. Seems a bit distant or distracted sometimes.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Swordsman (12/20)
Novice Destruction (1/10)
Dabbling Medic (2/10)
Dabbling Ranger (2/10)
FrostballDiamond CutterSteel Longsword
Bronze ShieldStudded Leather Armor
Shredded Linen TunicLeather Pants
Leather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleSunstoneTall, slightly tanned elf with brown hair and golden eyes. Armored but not particularly muscular.
HealthyLocation: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Polearms (2/20)
Novice Lightning (2/10)
Lightning EdgeGrounding Nova StanceSlightly Fancy HalberdChainmail Hauberk
Chainmail Chausses
Iron Cap
Cotton Tunic
Cotton Pants
Leather Boots
Leather Bracers
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Backpack
Waterskin
Bedroll
Flint & Tinder
Torch
Travelling RationsTall, somewhat older-looking man with dark brown hair and eyes.
Lightly InjuredCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Plants (6/20)
Novice Runecrafting (0/20)
Seed BurstGentle DirectionRune of Plant's CommandSeeking SeedsEnergizeBamboo Staff
Robe
Backpack
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Big Box of SeedsTinderbox
FlareBook of Botanic RitualsBland, pale, skinny-looking fellow with brown hair and eyes.
HealthyNecomancy InhibitedCurrent Location: Metal Box
Apprentice Necromancer (15/20)
Novice Runecrafter (1/10)
Dabbling Demonologist (3/10)
Animate DeadScathing TouchRune of NecrosisRune of Necromantic FocusPuppet DemonLinen Robe
Wooden Staff
Minor Ring of ProtectionLeather QuiverLeather Shoes
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Damaged Focused Repeating Crossbow
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Topic: Staggered Magi RTD [Turn 64: Plenty of Power, Lack of Control] (Read 91085 times)