The Lunaedriac

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 497. Day: 119. Season: Stasis.

Spoiler: Explore

Ceo: 23(observe) + 32(affinity) + 69, 81(d100) = 124, 136
Falk: 23 + 32 + 69, 81 = 124, 136
Jei: 31 + 25(tuning) + 69, 81 = 125, 137
Jade: 22 + 69, 81 = 91, 103
Tori: 31 + 24(clairaudience) + 69, 81 = 124, 136
Abhainn: 31 + 26(affinity) + 69, 81 = 126, 138

There are a few trivial details about this burial site that were not noticed during the first examination. The bodies within each tomb are all laid on a stone platform with their head toward where the obelisk would be if they were at ground level. The stone platforms appear to be containers; but if so, the stone lids are far too heavy to move. The coptic jars all appear to be arranged in the same order. There are faded murals painted upon the side walls and a series of glyphs inscribed upon the head wall. Without having any need to disturb the corpses, there does not appear to be anything else that the young sailors can do within the tombs at this time.

Spoiler: Character data

Ceo: full wellness
Falk: full wellness
Jei: full wellness
Jade: full wellness
Tori: full wellness

Spoiler: Collectibles

large elytra: 17 pair: 8 coins per pair
lacquered elytra: 9 pair: 12 per pair
light Hide w/short fur: Cover: 60%, Hinder 4/10 cover, Deflect 5, Soak 2, value 4/10 cover.

tranquility: 15 measures: 2 coins per measure

coal: 7: {heat x3}
bloodstone: 6: (Fitness +1): 2 coins each
flint: 1: {shock x2}
lodestone: 1: {shock x3}
milkstone: 3: (Will +1): 2 coins each
ruddystone: 2: (Fitness +2): 5 coins each
slate: 21: {thump x2}
sunstone: 8: (Persona +1), {muddle x2}: 2 coins each
waterstone: 1: (Motility +1): 10 coins

aluminum: 3: {shock x3}: 5 coins each
iron: 13: {shock x2}: 5 coins each
lead: 1: {Leach x2}: no value
magnesium: 14: 5 coins each
tin: 15: {Muddle x2}

Spoiler: Discoveries

Bergbaulager: Maldrog community
Bird Island: Yahdram tombs
Ceannbhrat Buaircineach: Spiofthest community
Marmeren Heavel: Orngaddrin community
Recompensa-do-Rio: Rheini community
Violent River Point: Yahdram spire
Vit Spira: Kozzog community
Yamamidori: Hebrian community

OOC: Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

The two girls, of course, relay everything to the others that they are determining before being lifted from each tomb. Jei tells the others, “I am not discouraged, here. There may still be yet more. We noticed things this time that we had not on our first visit. Perhaps one day we can open those blocks on which the corpses are laying.”

Jade smiles and touches Jei on the shoulder. “This is making me more curious about what other strange things might be discovered around this lake. We all saw that tower back on Violent Point. We should see if we can find a way to climb to it.”

Falk purses his lips in concentration and scratches his chin. “Do you want to sail straight there or should we hop along the shores in our usual manner?”

Jade had not really thought about it, but open water sailing was exhausting, even if it saved time. Time was not something that was in short supply so it was decided to sail to the western shore, north of Vit Spira and continue back toward Bergbaulager, making the usual shore excursions.

OOC: 72, 84

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 497. Day: 128. Season: Harvest.

Spoiler: Explore

Ceo: 24(perception) + 33(affinity) + 72, 84(d100) = 129, 141
Falk: 23(observe) + 33 + 72, 84 = 128, 140
Jei: 31 + 25(tuning) + 72, 84 = 128, 140
Jade: 22 + 72, 84 = 94, 107
Tori: 31 + 24(clairaudience) + 72, 84 = 127, 139
Abhainn: 31 + 26(affinity) + 72, 84 = 129, 141

Four and a half days of straight sailing are needed to travel along the western bank of the Lunaedriac from Bird Island to Bergbaulager, resulting in a total of nine days time to include each shore excursion which carries the Cycle into the Harvest Season. During exploration, Brook, Falcon, and River discover edible tubers, not enough to trade but they make an excellent addition to the fish and small game that Jade continues to provide and cook. They are also able to collect eight measures of Stimulation and two measures of Mend Leaf. Jay discovers another four Lodestones, four Milkstones, 28 ingots of Iron and 2 ingots of Zinc.

River travels with Parakeet, intending to help her with the hunting, when he also gathers his agrarian finds. The two are able to collect eight more lacquered beetles, and either a viscacha or miniature goat each day, greatly increasing the food supply and enjoyment of the meals. The goats also provide a total of 60% coverage of light leather. Unexpectedly, River comes upon a party of other youths, though these are well known to be of the violent variety, called Deviards. If allowed to continue to explore, these will become a danger to any of the local communities, but they are not a group that River should approach on his own.

Spoiler: Character data

Ceo: full wellness
Falk: full wellness
Jei: full wellness
Jade: full wellness
Tori: full wellness

Spoiler: Collectibles

large elytra: 17 pair: 8 coins per pair
lacquered elytra: 9 pair: 12 per pair
light Hide w/short fur: Cover: 120%, Hinder 4/10 cover, Deflect 5, Soak 2, value 4/10 cover.

mend leaf: 2 measures: 120 coins per measure
stimulation: 8 measures: 2 per measure
tranquility: 15 measures: 2 per measure

coal: 7: {heat x3}
bloodstone: 6: (Fitness +1): 2 coins each
flint: 1: {shock x2}
lodestone: 5: {shock x3}
milkstone: 7: (Will +1): 2 coins each
ruddystone: 2: (Fitness +2): 5 coins each
slate: 21: {thump x2}
sunstone: 8: (Persona +1), {muddle x2}: 2 coins each
waterstone: 1: (Motility +1): 10 coins

aluminum: 3: {shock x3}: 5 coins each
iron: 41: {shock x2}: 5 each
lead: 1: {Leach x2}: no value
magnesium: 14: 5 each
tin: 15: {Muddle x2}: 1 each
zinc: 2: {Mend x3}: 10 each

Spoiler: Discoveries

Bergbaulager: Maldrog community
Bird Island: Yahdram tombs
Ceannbhrat Buaircineach: Spiofthest community
Marmeren Heavel: Orngaddrin community
Recompensa-do-Rio: Rheini community
Violent River Point: Yahdram spire
Vit Spira: Kozzog community
Yamamidori: Hebrian community

OOC: Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Abe signals to Tori that there is danger and to go for the others. He keeps his distance from the Deviards but tries to keep them in sight, also watching for his friends to arrive. Tori nods and immediately returns to get the others. Never separating too far from one another without a knowledge of the locations, the other four members of the party should be able to be quickly gathered. Tori does not even have to get close before the other recognize her need and immediately go to help, preparing for battle.

OOC: 75, 87

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 497. Day: 128. Season: Harvest.

Spoiler: Reaction

Ceo: 24(readiness) + 23(speed) + 33(clarity) + 75(d100) = 155
Falk: 24 + 24 + 33 + 75 = 156
Jei: 24 + 30 + 26 + 75 = 155
Jade: 25 + 23 + 26 + 75 = 149
Tori: 24 + 30 + 25 + 75 = 154
Abhainn: 24 + 30 + 26 + 75 = 155

Parakeet easily recognizes the warning from River and signals back before moving to get the others. It takes about 15 minutes for everyone to gather and find River, who has moved to keep a watch on the Deviards. Not able to be the kind of malevolent creatures they are tracking, a rock is thrown to get the attention of the hostile group. They are about 50 strides away but quickly locate the party after the rock makes its noise. They draw weapons and spread out, before moving as quickly as possible toward the party.

Spoiler: Character data

Ceo: full wellness
Falk: full wellness
Jei: full wellness
Jade: full wellness
Tori: full wellness

Spoiler: Collectibles

large elytra: 17 pair: 8 coins per pair
lacquered elytra: 9 pair: 12 per pair
light Hide w/short fur: Cover: 120%, Hinder 4/10 cover, Deflect 5, Soak 2, value 4/10 cover.

mend leaf: 2 measures: 120 coins per measure
stimulation: 8 measures: 2 per measure
tranquility: 15 measures: 2 per measure

coal: 7: {heat x3}
bloodstone: 6: (Fitness +1): 2 coins each
flint: 1: {shock x2}
lodestone: 5: {shock x3}
milkstone: 7: (Will +1): 2 coins each
ruddystone: 2: (Fitness +2): 5 coins each
slate: 21: {thump x2}
sunstone: 8: (Persona +1), {muddle x2}: 2 coins each
waterstone: 1: (Motility +1): 10 coins

aluminum: 3: {shock x3}: 5 coins each
iron: 41: {shock x2}: 5 each
lead: 1: {Leach x2}: no value
magnesium: 14: 5 each
tin: 15: {Muddle x2}: 1 each
zinc: 2: {Mend x3}: 10 each

Spoiler: Discoveries

Bergbaulager: Maldrog community
Bird Island: Yahdram tombs
Ceannbhrat Buaircineach: Spiofthest community
Marmeren Heavel: Orngaddrin community
Recompensa-do-Rio: Rheini community
Violent River Point: Yahdram spire
Vit Spira: Kozzog community
Yamamidori: Hebrian community

OOC: Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Expecting the hostility due to their reputation, the party splits into its several strategies. Ceo and Falk take the left flank, causing their skin to blend with the surroundings as they prepare to sling a stone. Neither moves quickly, wanting the Deviards to close the distance. Tori hung back, trailing her beloved mates, having greater range with her bow. She too obscures her presence but in a completely different manner. She says so herself, “I need to trade weapons with Kio, this bow should be more to her suiting.”

Jade moves directly toward the enemy with Jei by her side. Jei causes his image to become blurred while Jade obscures her presence in the same manner as Tori. Since Jei is on her left, Abe flanks Jade on her right, keeping a little more distance and blending his image with the environment, like Ceo and Falk. He is preparing to fire a dart.

OOC: 78, 50

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 497. Day: 128. Season: Harvest.

Spoiler: Speed

Ceo: 540(sling) - 155 = 385
Falk: 540 - 156 = 384
Jei: 600(delay) - 155 = 345
Jade: 600 - 149 = 351
Tori: 600(bow) - 154 = 386
Abhainn: 540(blowgun) - 155 = 385
Deviards: 600(rock) - 181 = 419

Spoiler: Enhancements

Ceo: 33(camouflage)
Falk: 33(camo)
Jei: 27(blur)
Jade: 32(soullessness)
Tori: 26(soul)
Abhainn: 28(camo)

Spoiler: Projectile Assault

Ceo: 24(launch) + 23(accuracy) + 33(clarity) + 78(d100) = 158 + 50 = 208
Falk: 24 + 24 + 33 + 78 = 159 + 50 = 209
Tori: 24 + 31 + 25 + 78 = 158 + 50 = 208
Abhainn: 24 + 31 + 28 + 78 = 161 + 50 = 211
Deviards: 80 + 64(d100) = 144 + 50 = 194

Ceo: 24(avoidance) + 31(analysis) + 78(d100) = 133 + 33(camo) = 166
194 - 166 = 28% * 3 = 1 - 1(soak), ineffective
294 - 166 = 128% * 3 = 4 - 1(soak) = 3
Falk: 23 + 31 + 78 = 133 + 33 = 166
194 - 166 = 28% * 3 = 1
294 - 166 = 128% * 3 = 4
Jei: 31 + 27 + 78 = 137 + 27(blur) = 164
194 - 164 = 30% * 3 = 1
Jade: 22 + 31 + 78 = 132 + 32(soul) = 164
194 - 164 = 30% * 3 = 1 - 1(soak), ineffective
Tori: 31 + 24 + 78 = 134 + 26 = 160
194 - 160 = 34% * 3 = 1 - 1, ineffective
294 - 160 = 134% * 3 = 4 - 1 = 3
Abhainn: 31 + 24 + 78 = 134 + 28(camo) = 162
194 - 162 = 32% * 3 = 1 - 1, ineffective
294 - 162 = 132% * 3 = 4 - 1 = 3
Deviards: 40 + 64 = 104 + 10(buckler) = 114
208 - 114 = 94% * 5 = 5 - 1(soak) = 4
209 - 114 = 95% * 5 = 5 - 1 = 4
208 - 114 = 94% * 8 = 8 - 2(deflect) = 6
211 - 114 = 97% * 5 = 5 - 2 = 3

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Deviards: 80 + 64 = 144

Ceo: 24(conditioning) + 33(clarity) + 50(d100) = 107
144 - 107 = 37% * 6 = 2 x 2 = 4
Falk: 24 + 33 + 50 = 107
144 - 107 = 37% * 6 = 2 x 2 = 4
Jei: 25 + 26 + 50 = 111
144 - 111 = 33% * 6 = 2
Jade: 25 + 28 + 50 = 113
144 - 113 = 31% * 6 = 2
Tori: 24 + 25 + 50 = 99
144 - 99 = 45% * 6 = 3 x 2 = 6
Abhainn: 24 + 28 + 50 = 102
144 - 102 = 42% * 6 = 3 x 2 = 6
Deviards:

Spoiler: Combat Data

D1: Mind: 10 - 4 = 6, dazed.
D2: full wellness
D3: Mind: 10 - 4 = 6, dazed.
D4: full wellness
D5: full wellness
D6: full wellness
D7: Body: 10 - 6 = 4, injured.
D8: full wellness
D9: Body: 10 - 3 = 7, hurt.
D10: full wellness

The Deviards do not completely close the distance but stop short and throw rocks at each of the party members, receiving the first volley of projectiles simultaneously. Jay and Jade continue to move forward not slinging stones or firing arrows of their own, but each is struck, incidentally with a stone. The impact is soaked by the leather Jade is wearing, but the cotton tunic of Jay has no such protection, though the thump in his chest is merely an irritation. Each rock, however, flashes with a blinding light upon impact. The flash is a bit of a problem.

The other four members of the party all manage to launch their offensive before the enemies can throw their rocks. Brook and Falcon both strike opponents with a decent amount of force, causing them to become a bit dazed. Unfortunately, two stones strike each of them in return, as they are facing four enemies, together. The second stone on each knocks some breath away, but the four flashes of light cause significant confusion.

Parakeet and River both manage to shoot an enemy. The arrow does more harm than the dart, but both draw blood. In return, the two are struck by four rocks, two each. While only two of the stones do any physical damage. The flashes of light are nearly blinding. Everyone in the party is hurt, but all are still able to function. All of the Deviards are also still intent on continuing to attack.

Spoiler: Character data

Ceo: Mind: 10 - 3 - 2 - 2 = 3, confused.
Falk: Mind: 10 - 1 - 3 - 2 - 2 = 2, confused.
Jei: Mind: 10 - 1 - 2 = 7, dazed.
Jade: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8, dazed.
Tori: Mind: 10 - 3 - 3 - 3 = 1. confused.
Abe: Mind: 10 - 3 - 3 - 3 = 1. confused.

Spoiler: Collectibles

large elytra: 17 pair: 8 coins per pair
lacquered elytra: 9 pair: 12 per pair
light Hide w/short fur: Cover: 120%, Hinder 4/10 cover, Deflect 5, Soak 2, value 4/10 cover.

mend leaf: 2 measures: 120 coins per measure
stimulation: 8 measures: 2 per measure
tranquility: 15 measures: 2 per measure

coal: 7: {heat x3}
bloodstone: 6: (Fitness +1): 2 coins each
flint: 1: {shock x2}
lodestone: 5: {shock x3}
milkstone: 7: (Will +1): 2 coins each
ruddystone: 2: (Fitness +2): 5 coins each
slate: 21: {thump x2}
sunstone: 8: (Persona +1), {muddle x2}: 2 coins each
waterstone: 1: (Motility +1): 10 coins

aluminum: 3: {shock x3}: 5 coins each
iron: 41: {shock x2}: 5 each
lead: 1: {Leach x2}: no value
magnesium: 14: 5 each
tin: 15: {Muddle x2}: 1 each
zinc: 2: {Mend x3}: 10 each

Spoiler: Discoveries

Bergbaulager: Maldrog community
Bird Island: Yahdram tombs
Ceannbhrat Buaircineach: Spiofthest community
Marmeren Heavel: Orngaddrin community
Recompensa-do-Rio: Rheini community
Violent River Point: Yahdram spire
Vit Spira: Kozzog community
Yamamidori: Hebrian community

OOC: Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Ceo, Falk, Tori, and Abe all blink their eyes and try to clear their heads to that they can launch another volley, aiming for the same targets as before. Ceo and Falk both mystically augment their athleticism. Tori will cause her arrow to generate a pulse of air when it strikes, hoping to knock down her target. Abe causes his stone dart to become corrosive. Merely dazed, Jei and Jade shake it off and charge the nearest Deviards. Jei intends to avoid the mallet arm and punch his enemy in the ribs with his left fist. With similar talent to the Deviards, his hands glow and flash as he strikes. Jade intends to go toe to toe. She swings her own mallet at the weapon hand of her enemy, hoping to break it. She mystically enhances her strength.

OOC: 91+ 50 = 141, 63

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 497. Day: 128. Season: Harvest.

Spoiler: Speed

Jei: 345 + 500(punch) = 845
Jade: 351 + 500 = 851
Deviards: 419 + 500(mallet) = 919
Falk: 384 + 540 = 924
Ceo: 385 + 540(sling) = 925
Abhainn: 385 + 540(blowgun) = 925
Tori: 386 + 600(bow) = 986

Spoiler: Standing Nodes

Ceo: 33(athletics, camouflage)
Falk: 33(athletics, camo)
Jei: 27(blindness, blur)
Jade: 32(soullessness), 32(strength)
Tori: 28(concussion), 26(soul)
Abhainn: 28(camo, corrosion)

Spoiler: Projectile Assault

Ceo: 24(launch) + 23(accuracy) + 33(clarity) + 78(d100) = 158 + 50 = 208
Falk: 24 + 24 + 33 + 78 = 159 + 50 = 209
Tori: 24 + 31 + 25 + 78 = 158 + 50 = 208
Abhainn: 24 + 31 + 28 + 78 = 161 + 50 = 211

Deviards: 40 + 64 = 104 + 10(buckler) = 114
208 - 114 = 94% * 5 = 5 - 1(soak) = 4
209 - 114 = 95% * 5 = 5 - 1 = 4
208 - 114 = 94% * 8 = 8 - 2(deflect) = 6
211 - 114 = 97% * 5 = 5 - 2 = 3

Spoiler: Physical Assault

Jei: 23(finesse) + 31(accuracy) + 26(clarity) + 141(d100) = 221
Jade: 24(aggression) + 23 + 32(fury) + 141 = 219 + 32(strength) = 251
Deviards: 80(aggression) + 77(d100) = 157

Ceo: 24(readiness) + 24(avoidance) + 31(analysis) + 141(d100) = 220 + 33(camo) = 253
257 - 253 = ineffective
Falk: 24 + 23 + 31 + 141 = 219 + 33(camo) = 252
257 - 252 = ineffective
Jei: 23 + 31 + 28 + 141 = 223
Tori: 24 + 31 + 24 + 141 = 220 + 26(soul) = 246
257 - 246 = 11% * 6 = 1 - 2(bracers), ineffective
Abe: 24 + 31 + 24 + 141 = 220 + 28(camo) = 248
257 - 248 = 9%
Deviards: 80(block) + 10(buckler) + 77(d100) = 167
221 - 167 = 54% * 3 = 2 - 1(soak) = 1
251 - 167 = 84% * 8 = 7 - 1 = 6

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Jei: 44(bending) + 27(blind) + 63(d100) = 134
Deviards: 80 + 77 = 157

Ceo: 24(conditioning) + 33(clarity) + 63(d100) = 120
157 - 120 = 37% * 6 = 2
Falk: 24 + 33 + 63 = 120
144 - 120 = 24% * 6 = 1
Jei: 25 + 26 +
Jade: 25 + 28 +
Tori: 24 + 25 + 63 = 112
144 - 112 = 32% * 6 = 2
Abhainn: 24 + 28 + 50 = 102
144 - 102 = 42% * 6 = 3 x 2 = 6
Deviards: 40(conditioning) + 77(d100) = 117 + 40(grounding) = 157

Spoiler: Combat Data

D1: Mind: 10 - 4 = 6, dazed. (ceo)
D2: full wellness
D3: Mind: 10 - 4 = 6, dazed. (falk)
D4: full wellness
D5: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9, irritated. (jei)
D6: Mind: 10 - 6 = 4, confused. (jade)
D7: Body: 10 - 6 = 4, injured. (tori)
D8: full wellness
D9: Body: 10 - 3 = 7, hurt. (abe)
D10: full wellness

As the opposing sides close to or are forced into melee, Jay proves to be the fastest and manages to strike his opponent almost as he intended, though not nearly as effectively as he would have liked, and his hand does not flash like it should have done. Deviards have a greater defense against their own natural talent. In response, the Mhytre swings his hammer down at Jay, hoping to crown him on the head. The assault looks amateurish as easily as Jei avoids it.

Jade acts next, bringing her own hammer into play. A ripple courses over her skin as she moves. She clubs her opponent with a fairly significant blow, but does not muster enough force to take him down. In response, he attempts to retaliate with his own hammer, but the attempt fails miserably.

The remainder of the Deviards reach their targets before any new projectiles can be launched, forcing the others of the party to take evasive action. With the luck currently befalling the party members, Brook easily avoids her first opponent. The second makes contact but it is ineffective, but the flash of light accompanying it has enough effect to take her consciousness. Falcon fares equally with his two opponents but also succumbs to the flash of light. Parakeet avoids her first opponent and manages to block the blow of her second with her left bracer, but the resulting flash knocks her out. River suffers the same fate, leaving Jay and Jade facing 10 Deviards.

Spoiler: Character data

Ceo: Mind: 10 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 0, unconscious.
Falk: Mind: 10 - 1 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 0, unconscious.
Jei: Mind: 10 - 1 - 2 = 7, dazed.
Jade: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8, dazed.
Tori: Mind: 10 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 2 = -1. confused.
Abe: Mind: 10 - 3 - 3 - 3 = 1. confused.

Spoiler: Collectibles

large elytra: 17 pair: 8 coins per pair
lacquered elytra: 9 pair: 12 per pair
light Hide w/short fur: Cover: 120%, Hinder 4/10 cover, Deflect 5, Soak 2, value 4/10 cover.

mend leaf: 2 measures: 120 coins per measure
stimulation: 8 measures: 2 per measure
tranquility: 15 measures: 2 per measure

coal: 7: {heat x3}
bloodstone: 6: (Fitness +1): 2 coins each
flint: 1: {shock x2}
lodestone: 5: {shock x3}
milkstone: 7: (Will +1): 2 coins each
ruddystone: 2: (Fitness +2): 5 coins each
slate: 21: {thump x2}
sunstone: 8: (Persona +1), {muddle x2}: 2 coins each
waterstone: 1: (Motility +1): 10 coins

aluminum: 3: {shock x3}: 5 coins each
iron: 41: {shock x2}: 5 each
lead: 1: {Leach x2}: no value
magnesium: 14: 5 each
tin: 15: {Muddle x2}: 1 each
zinc: 2: {Mend x3}: 10 each

Spoiler: Discoveries

Bergbaulager: Maldrog community
Bird Island: Yahdram tombs
Ceannbhrat Buaircineach: Spiofthest community
Marmeren Heavel: Orngaddrin community
Recompensa-do-Rio: Rheini community
Violent River Point: Yahdram spire
Vit Spira: Kozzog community
Yamamidori: Hebrian community

OOC: Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Unwilling to surrender even in the face of certain doom, Jade grips her hammer tighter. “I will not simply lay down or run away. You will have to take me out!”

Bolstered by his feelings for the Maldrog girl, Jei behaves much more bravely than he actually is. He stands by her side, knowing they are at an end. “Life was too short. I love you!”

OOC: 64, 76