Turn 13: Rampant ButcheryI examine the skeleton for any unusual markings or anything. See if it looks human or elven or what. Then, I take and put on the Iron Skullcap, take the Gems, and one of the Gold Coins. I give two of the Gold Coins to the two first people to say they want some. I also take the white jar, padding it the best I can with the scraps of leather. I offer the chain mail to anyone who wants it, and consider my chances of being able to enhance it with my magics (Earth would count for metals and gems too, right?)
[3][Luck 2] It looks human, but you've never really seen an elf skeleton so you're not too sure on that. There don't appear to be any noteworthy markings at all- nothing you could swear wasn't weathering or supposed to look like that. [2] You do a terrible job of padding the jar,
and it blows up.[3] While metals and gems do indeed fall under earth magic (though not as strongly as "normal" earth generally does), pure enhancement of an element by the relevant school tends to be a matter of improving its structure more than simply "making it better." You vaguely recall that worked metal in particular was something something. Harder to manipulate? Less effective to strengthen? You can't quite recall that part.
Gems, 2 coins, iron skullcap, and white jar taken. Scale mail, one coin, and sword pieces given to Ochita.I test out my new adept powers but creating a pit that swallows them, then uses the dirt displaced by the pit to crush them.
[4+1][Luck 1] You masterfully depress the soil, building waves of earth that swell over the cavity, sealing it shut. Unfortunately you're a bit slow with this, and the demons all clamber over the gently rolling edges of earth.
+3 Earth MagicI water draw from the demons then use that water to ice lance one of them
[5][Luck 3] You draw the water from... the air around the demons, but not the demons. Do they not have water in them? Or are they somehow immune to your spell? Are either even possible? You succeed in flinging the freezing moisture from around them back at them, but the spell's much weaker than it could be, lacking demonwater as it is. You injure three demons, but not severely.
+3 Water MagicNew Spell: DroughtfrostCut down the strongest of the patrol.
[6+2] vs [3] You charge the lead uninjured demon and remove its head and left arm in one sweep.
+2 SwordsmanTry to make a displacement illusion (ie, put our images 20 ft to the right or something)
[1][Luck 5] You manage to create an intensely bright, shimmering light right in front of your face. So now you're blind. At least it's bright enough to interfere with anything trying to hit you as well.
+1 Light MagicBlinded: -2 to dodge rolls, -1 to attack rolls against you, difficulty using vision for anything.I try to use raw destructive energies to rip some demon's head off.
[4+1][Luck 5] Raw power courses through some demon's neck, flinging it off and ripping cracks down its torso.
+3 DestructionNew Spell: Dissipation\
Now Adept DestructionSummon a grinder right under one of the demons
[5][Luck 3] You manage to summon a grinder far away from you, a much more difficult feat than normal. Most of the demons ignore it, but two lash out at it.
Demon [4] vs [3]. The demon slams a fist into the grinder. It doesn't seem to notice.
Demon [6] vs [4]. The other likewise bashes the grinder. Again, it doesn't budge.
Grinder [2-1] vs [3] The grinder's slow swipe misses the demon.
I rage against a prison of my own devising
While you cannot truly rage against your circumstances in suspended animation, you certainly do so in spirit.
One demon rushes Tarran. [2] vs [6+1]. Its lower half tumbles across the ground behind him.
The other rushes the blind priest. [4-1] vs [6-2] He dodges regardless, infuriatingly.
Two slightly injured demons are next to the grinder, while a healthy one attacks Fre. The rest have been dismembered to some extent.
Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
HealthyCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Adept Summoner (4/30)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (1/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerClaw 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.
HealthySinged HandsCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Adept Destruction (2/30)
Novice Enchanter (0/10)
Lightning BlastFireballImbue Concussion BombShrapnel ShatterDetonateFiery DetonateDissipationSteel 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.
HealthyCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Adept Earth Magic (4/30)
Novice Alchemist (0/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushIron 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
Crystalline white stones
Tiny Red GemTiny Yellow GemSmall White JarUnremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
HealthyCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Apprentice Runecrafter (4/20)
Apprentice Water Magic (3/20)
Dabbling Swordsman (3/10)
Dabbling Restoration (2/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterIce LanceWater DrawDroughtfrostRobe
Oak Staff
Hooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Gold Coin
Cheap 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.
HealthyCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Apprentice Restoration (12/20)
Novice Light Magic (9/10)
Major MendingCure Light WoundsEye FlashCure Moderate WoundsSolar FlareLife TransferApplewood 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: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Apprentice Swordsman (7/20)
Novice Destruction (0/10)
Dabbling Medic (2/10)
FrostballSteel Longsword
Bronze ShieldStudded Leather ArmorShredded Linen TunicLeather PantsLeather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleSunstone
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Topic: Staggered Magi RTD [Turn 64: Plenty of Power, Lack of Control] (Read 91019 times)