Turn 7: Shotgun PrecisionShout MEDIC!!
try to summon an elemental of positive energy
[1+1][Luck 6]. You fail to summon anything, but manage to cry out in frustration for your angel to help. [Luck 3]. It seems to notice you and slowly turns its gaze to your direction, but it's not doing anything.
Anyway: BRUTALLY attack any remaining demons in such ferocity that they have likely never seen before.
You rush the three in the middle. [3+2] vs [4], [4+1] vs [5], [1] vs [5]. You clip the first, trade skillful parries with the second, and are knocked face first into the dirt by the third. The wind is knocked out of you, and you're injured.
+1 Swordsmanfire all 8 shots from my repeating crossbow at the demon
[1] vs [2]. Something cracks as the rotted section gives way. The demon avoids the few bolts you manage to launch with a damaged crossbow. The demon under your control attempts to break free. [5+1] vs [2]. It remains firmly enslaved, if only physically.
The other demon attacks you. [1] vs [6] You hold your leg out and it trips.
I grab a huge stone and Shatter it onto the biggest group of demons.
Stone [5]. You find a perfect stone for your purposes from the wall's rubble. [6+1][Luck 5] There's a slight sonic boom as the rock disintegrates, creating a series of explosions on the wall just below where the concerned archers are standing. The demons between these two features have their upper bodies all but disintegrated, while Tarran remains unharmed in the dirt.
+4 DestructionEarth Slam the demon attacking me
[6+1][Luck 3] The resulting "pillar" is actually several stalagmite-looking formations, which burst from the ground with excessive force and then begin to fall on you. [4] You succeed in rolling out of the way, though it's a bit close. The demon is injured and on the other side of the rubble, but still alive and trying to find out a way to kill you.
+3 Earth MagicThe demon tries to clamber over the rubble, but can't reach you yet.
Parry both of the demons attacks and try to ripose
[4] vs [3] You succeed in slicing one of the demons, frost reaching across the wound. It staggers but continues trying to butcher you.
+1 Swordsman[5] vs [6], [3] vs [4]. You throw yourself out of the way of the first ruthless assault, then roll away and to your feet as the second slams a fist into the dirt.
Hearing the call for a medic, I run over and heal wolfchild, hopefully escaping from the demon in the process
[6-1] You expertly sprint to Seymore, leaving the demon behind. [4][Luck 4] You manage to heal Seymore adequately.
+3 RestorationNo longer Weakened.Get that one!
Seeing the demon Frelock left behind, the wall archers take shots at it. [5] vs [1] It's pincushioned.
End this
[2+3] vs [2]. The commander hacks the demon confronting him down.
Wait for orders
The remaining soldiers wait for something to do.
Two demons, one of them fairly injured, battle Ochita, while an injured demon tries to get to Sargoth. A healthy demon swipes at Max, while a final one strains against the bonds holding it.
Bland, pale, skinny-looking fellow with brown hair and eyes.
HealthyCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Necromancer (12/20)
Novice Runecrafter (1/10)
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 CrossbowSlightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Summoner (11/20)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercyClaw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather ArmorLinen Tunic
Rugged Leather PantsLeather Boots
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Camping SuppliesTall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Destruction (13/20)
Novice Enchanter (0/10)
Lightning BlastFireballImbue Concussion BombShrapnel ShatterDetonateSteel 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.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Earth Magic (11/20)
Novice Alchemist (0/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (3/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinReinforced 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
Crystalline white stones
Unremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
Moderately WoundedGut WoundCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Runecrafter (4/20)
Novice Water Magic (4/10)
Dabbling Swordsman (3/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterRobe
Oak Staff
Hooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Runecrafting KitA short, moderately-girthed man with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a short but full red beard. Jolly demeanor, wearing very simple clothes.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Restoration (6/20)
Novice Light Magic (8/10)
Major MendingCure Light WoundsEye FlashCure Moderate WoundsSolar FlareApplewood 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.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Courtyard of Wellspring
Apprentice Swordsman (5/20)
Novice Destruction (0/10)
FrostballSteel Longsword
Bronze ShieldStudded Leather ArmorLinen Tunic
Leather PantsLeather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleSunstone why dident my demon do anything?
It tried, but the demon it attacked rolled higher, so it missed horribly. Bear in mind that the spell doesn't allow a very high degree of control; you're basically using magic to force its limbs to move how you want, so it's basically a giant puppet that's trying to not do what you want. This also means you need to use an action to get it to do things, and you can only hold control so long.
Shucks, that didn't help my wounds at all, did it? What are the advantages of having a learned spell?
It did, just not enough to upgrade you from moderately to lightly wounded. Same thing with wolfchild this turn, incidentally.
At the moment, actually knowing a spell doesn't do anything, besides letting you know what you can do. I should probably apply some sort of advantage/penalty regarding spells you know and spells you don't, but I couldn't think of a good way to do that. Trying to create new spells will
probably go worse on a bad roll, however.
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Topic: Staggered Magi RTD [Turn 64: Plenty of Power, Lack of Control] (Read 90959 times)