"We are immortals from the war, and we have united to try and undue what others have done to the world, to re-build it, from the ground up, and to make shure that we do not stray down the same path once more." Make all the appropriate annunciations to make it sound like a speech from some politick, then simply say "We seek shelter from the wilderness for a day or two, so that we may recover and make plans; I know not wether the others will, but I will do anything I can to assist your settlement in any way."
The guard listens patiently, but looks confused and even a bit annoyed.
"Immortals? What? Do you think you are immortal, boy? Oh, just because you haven`t died yet doesn`t mean that you are immortal. Haven`t you seen those skulls on the way through the forest? I guess some of them thought that they are immortal, too. Then some bandit killed them. And about which war are you speaking, anyway? You are far too young to remember the border incident or the strife of the three kings. Is there something wrong with you?"
"And you offer us your help? Aye, maybe we could find some work for you. Yet, the times aren`t as good as they once were and we can`t let you in without the approval of the captain of the guard. Surely you understand this. Excuse us."
And with that both guards vanish inside and close the gate behind them. You can hear whispers from beyond the wall.
Check the guards using my scouter. if we are allowed in, follow the rest, but remain silent.
While Bundok and the guards were talking you decided to use your scouter.
STRENGTH OF THE SUBJECTS (Guards): MODERATE
THEY HAVE THE TERRITORIAL ADVANTAGE
THEY ARE BETTER EQUIPPED
YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING AGAINST THEM WHEN FIGHTING ALONE: SMALL
YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING AGAINST THEM WHEN FIGHTING IN A GROUP: HIGH
CHANCE OF SUFFERING CASUALTIES IN A FIGHT AGAINST THEM: HIGH
[Listening roll]: 17Either your hearing is very keen or they are simply speaking too loud. In any case, you can hear what they say:
"Do you think they are spies? Do you think they belong to the bandits?" You can hear someone ask; Probably the other guard.
"Spies who introduce themselves as "Immortals of the War"? Nah. Bloody hell, if our enemies would be so stupid we wouldn`t have to worry about them. I mean, how was that supposed to win our trust?" The guardsman said.
"But what are they then?"
"It may sound unlikely but i think they are wanderers from beyond the glass desert. Have you seen how they looked? Both their clothing and their appareance was strange. Remember, the merchants of the south were always quite queer. It is said that they live next to some cursed ruins; Apparently the curse causes some of them to look and think strange. Just like that bearded fellow."
"But we haven`t had visitors from the south since months.." The other guard remarked.
"All the more reason to tell the boss."
You can hear footsteps and then they are apparently gone.
After some time the gate is opened again and the guards resume their posts.
"Well guys, you can come in. You are welcome in the city of Bayden. Sorry if i was a bit rude, but we didn`t have many visitors from the south lately. If you seek a shelter you should visit the
Old Oak Inn on the east side of the town. There you can get the best food. The beds are also quite clean. We have notified the village elder of your arrival- If you want to speak with him just go to his house. It shouldn`t be hard to find it, it is the big house in the middle of the town."
"And.." He said, looking at Bundok, "If some of you need medical treatment you should visit the temple. My uncle used to be a bit confused and distracted from time to time, too, but the priests have some soothing herbs that help with that kind of disease."
Then he steps aside and you enter the town.
Apparently the town was built in a big forest clearing. You can see many houses, all made from wood, and the people seem to be busy. Yet, you can see that this town has seen better times. Many houses are in ill repair and you see various malnourished and wounded persons.
You aren`t hungry, but you wouldn`t mind a good meal either.
It is late afternoon and the sun is slowly going down.
The sky is so lovely. You can see all shades of grey.
Name: Davin White
Appearance: Pale skin and white hair, though he's rather young. He's mostly average otherwise, being a bit towards the tall and thin sides.
Enhancements:
Ultimate ScavengingSkills: Blunt Objects
Equipment:
Sledgehammer
High-powered binoculars
Ancient thermonuclear grenade
Standard clothing and backpack
Name: Shawn Teraf
Enhancements:
ModularSkills: lasher
Equipment:
A very long 4'3" depleted plutonium cable
A scouterAn weak energy shieldSome slightly decayed guard uniform
A really fancy hat.
An old backpack.
Name: Ned Jackson
Appearance: Ned is short and thin, with black hair, brown eyes, and pale skin.
Enhancements: Completely silent footsteps, through some internal sound-inhibiting material.
Skills: Stealth
Equipment:
Combat knife
Solar-powered motion scanner
Lockpicks
Black shirt and black pants
Nice fedora
Backpack
Name: Bundok Galdwin
Appearance: A short stalky person, he has bronze red hair, and a beard of dwarvenly proportions.
Enhancements:
A Third HandSkill: Mechanics
Equipment:
Blue Overalls with red shirt and workboots
Orange hardhat
Tool beltA synthetic materal Backpack: with rations for a day or two.
Name: Fury
Appearance: Tall and well built with very short brown hair. He is clean shaven and his face and body are quite heavily scarred.
Enhancement: His right arm is enhanced to be extremely tough and can be used both as a shield and as a weapon.
Skill: Hand to Hand
Equipment:
Loose fitting vest
A single Grenade
A Long sword
Backpack with water, rations ect
Name: Aevron
Appearance: Tick a box average, there are no obvious outstanding features about him, just teh way he likes it.
Enhancements:
Venemous FangsSkills: Extracting and using Poisons
Equipment:
Venom Milking kit
Poisoner's dagger
blowgun with darts
Clothes
Backpack
3 crude iron coins
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Topic: Yet another Post Apocalyptic RTD- Turn 6- And another one bites the dust! (Read 4534 times)