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Title: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on May 31, 2023, 10:09:31 am

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Quick rules reminder:

1. Keep non-IC stuff in the OoC thread (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=181636.0). Otherwise you'll get dope-slapped by [REDACTED] before they suck your arteries dry.

2. Post formatting mandatory. As such:
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Normal text for general descriptions.
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3. Order of battle posts:
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If posted actions need to be resolved first before you want to plan your action, ask in the OoC thread or on the Discord server.

4. Activity is key! You don't have to make eloquent RP posts all the time (or even have to RP, especially during combat), but try to post your action within a reasonable time. To keep the flow going, during combat, each turn enters a "Megapost" state if there are still unresolved actions after roughly a week (exact date will be posted on the FEF Discord server in the dedicated game channel's description). During a Megapost, all players are allowed to make actions for the remaining players who haven't posted an action yet. However, it would be polite to ask the respective players beforehand if they still want to write an action themselves, to give them a chance.

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on May 31, 2023, 10:10:31 am

Prologue
The Silence of Daylight

[Now playing: Demon's Crest - Legend of Firebrand] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4xOXCIGOm0)

The sun looms distantly at the horizon, promising to disappear within the next few hours. An eerie stillness besets the area, barely a bird whistling its song. Said silence is soon disturbed by the trampling of horses pulling a carriage, unmarked and unremarkable, moving closer to the creaking woods of abandoned homes and smell of moss permeating from the partially-intact stone walls. Yet, there was life remaining within such a desolate place.

Welcome to Pazin.

In the direction where the sun was setting, the spires of a dark castle can be seen at a far distance, engulfed by a shroud of mist that likes to fool the eyes into seeing shapes of skulls, death and profanity. The mere presence of the eerie architecture at the horizon seems to warp the atmosphere within the formerly-lively castle town, making it difficult to escape weary minds and wary thoughts.

Thus is the power of the Demon's Castle, to be felt even at such a distance.

The carriage comes to a halt at the center, where the only signs of human activity remain, especially around the tavern named The Holy Cross. Maybe the name brought comfort, maybe the booze brought distraction, but whatever it was, the heart of the remaining community was beating warmly within there and the lights offer acceptance where the distorted air only show rejection.
A small group leaves the carriage, first an unlikely pair of siblings who seem unaffected by the Demon's Castle's presence. There was a blazing furnace in their eyes, an unwavering stance in their body, weaponry and tools on their belts and backs. The Grando siblings enter the Holy Cross.

(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "A bottle of liquid courage, bartender."
(https://i.imgur.com/Yiunw9M.png) "Don't get drunk just yet, brother. We're here for a mission."
(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "No need to worry. My sword will receive most of it, for good luck."

From the far corner of the counter, a middl-aged man rises, moving towards the outside group with a stern face. He is accompanied by another man clad in city guard armaments, resting one hand on his sword.

(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "Now hold your horses there, strangers. Pazin ain't a sightseeing spot in these accursed days. Who are you and what is your godforsaken business here?"
(https://i.imgur.com/Yiunw9M.png) "We intend no harm. I am Vincenza and this is my brother Leo, of the Grando clan. We're monster hunters."
(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "Monster hun..."

The man lets out a cackle, half amused, half disgusted. He then symbolically spat over his shoulder.

(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "The last group of hunters who showed their faces here stole our bread and ran away with piss-soaked pants the moment a mere wolf came close. You can fool Mayor Jakov once, but not a second time! So sod off!"

The Holy Cross promised a welcoming atmosphere. But the Mayor's tone was as malicious as the air warped by the Demon's Castle's presence. The Grando siblings and the allies that joined them on their travel silently stand against the Mayor and the locals of Pazin, distrust haunting the place. Other people huddle in shadowy corners, observing, not yet willing to interject. Yet others are soon to arrive at the Holy Cross themselves. It was rarely this busy in the Holy Cross since the castle appeared. Some may see this as a sign of divine destiny that they all have gathered here...?

Everybody may post now.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2023, 10:33:37 am

Sasaki just shook his head in response to the mayor.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Men of little worth / We are higher quality / We will resolve this."

He lifted his cloak slightly, revealing multiple glints of iron from his array of flintlocks and the sheath at his side containing the shinto-blessed katana he used to finish off demons.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "I am Sasaki / I have slain many demons / Your dark days will end."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on May 31, 2023, 10:37:25 am

Nearby a man nurses his drink.
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "Takes real guts to stick around here. Those last ones may have looked tough, but folded under the pressure."

Beanhard stands up to an imposing 6'3.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "Only way to prove you're worth the talk is a test of arms. Few match my stature or strength in a brawl."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on May 31, 2023, 10:44:23 am

The barkeep watched as his tavern became more and more busy. He'd watch business slowly decline, people fleeing as the castle's influence grew, and seeing so many new patrons at once made him light up.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zeecnazvxaliw17/BARRY.png?raw=1): Come oan, Mayor, at least let 'em spend some coin in here. Lord knows a haven't seen much new business lately.

He turned to the newcomers with a big smile.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/fiqofcx0hvnwmy0/BARRYhappy.png?raw=1): Welcome, lads, to the Holy Cross! Am its owner, ye can call me Barry. Got any preference in yer liquor?

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IcyTea31 on May 31, 2023, 10:57:46 am

A lanky man enters alongside the Grando siblings. He is wearing the habit of the Order of Preachers, and overall carrying himself as a holy man should, albeit with a focused gaze, searching for threats. It seems the mayor classified as one.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "They've traveled with me for several days now, all the way from Trieste. There'd be no sense to come this far just for beer and bread. I am here to take on the Demon's Castle, and so are they."

He then turns to the barkeeper.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "Beer, but not too strong for now. There is still work to be done."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on May 31, 2023, 11:21:21 am

One of the strangers, once staying a bit aside from the rest, also approached the bar.

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.png) "One beer for me, too..." - he said, putting few coppers of the local tender down as payment.

His outfit - robust travelwear with important areas protected hardened leather and a metal shoulderpad implying a certain readiness for combat - didn't betray any specific affiliation, but attentive observer could deduce from his facial features he might hail from the Middle East, and maybe noticed a small golden pendant of a nine-pointed star.

"I assure you, a wolf is far from anything that would scare me or most of these fellows here."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Gaterhyme on May 31, 2023, 08:11:11 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJpOO5.png) "He challenged them to a fight, Barry," Bärbel said, leaning over from where she was perched at the bar, not having been drunk or even really drinking, just trying to catch up on the latest rumors.

She could never call herself something like a monster hunter, not with the little she knew about what was plaguing Pazin. Ever since she arrived, she'd only been helping out in any way she could. But this was exciting, these eclectic new hunters - their attire, their weapons, their manner of speech! She couldn't bring herself to be so cautious like the mayor when there was so much that she might learn.

And she might not know the owner of the Holy Cross like the locals did, but she thought she had a little idea of him by now.

(https://i.imgur.com/E3H3T3R.png) "Aren't you going to join in? So you can get to know them yourself?"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 31, 2023, 09:05:04 pm

Chimazen, though it was unseen under his hat, glanced over toward Bärbel and then Barry.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "I intend no harm / To the people of Pazin / Only to devils.
There is no honor / In fighting the innocent. / Do you have rice wine?"

He withdrew some of the local currency from the pouch around his neck (under his kimono) and put it on the bar as a gesture of peace.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on June 01, 2023, 01:20:29 am

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/fiqofcx0hvnwmy0/BARRYhappy.png?raw=1): Haw! No problem with a brawl, as long as it's after we're all nice an' plastered!

Barry proceeded to distribute some alcohol, stopping to check for a special request.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zeecnazvxaliw17/BARRY.png?raw=1): Lesse, rice wine... Here it is, no' a common request that one. Ye must be well traveled, lad. He said as he served.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2023, 03:49:33 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Well-traveled indeed, / Expanding my horizons. / I hail from Nippon."

Sasaki rested an elbow on the bar as he waited. It would be impolite of him to take a drink before everyone was served.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on June 01, 2023, 06:01:55 am

(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "Hrmpf... As long as your coin is good, you may stay. And you, Bernard, if you have to punch someone, at least make it quick and save your strength. The palisades ain't building themselves."
With this, Jakov returns to the mug he left at the counter and holds it in both hands, silently staring into the beverage. He definitely has seen better days.

The larger and burlier of the Grando siblings adresses the giant of a man.
(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "I've handled bigger and scarier threats in the past. Although, if your defenses are lacking right now, how about a competition who can sharpen the most logs until sunset?"
There is a small but confident smirk at the corner of his mouth.

Aside from Jakov and his guardsman, there aren't many other people of note to observe right now in the Holy Cross. A group of three grey-haired elderly men keep to themselves at a table, playing with worn cards and overall ignoring the commotion around them. Their cups are refilled by a barmaid who is now returning to a rudimentary cooking area. And no more unaccounted-for guests within this establishment remain. This may be the most the Holy Cross has seen since weeks.

(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "Let's assume you're the real deal. You're not the first I've heard from who tried to reach that accursed castle. The shroud of mist that surrounds it seems to keep intruders away by messing with their sense of direction. Can walk forward all you want and still end up going away from the castle. And even without it, there's rumors of all kinds of security measures before the gate. Corrupted spirits that could instantly turn people into demons. Countless skeleton arms buried under the earth ready to grasp, trip and strangle anyone within reach. A gatekeeper that is immortal and invincible. If that is what people have to deal with, I'd shudder at the mere thought of what may be within the castle walls... ... If you don't know how to overcome these things, you being a monster hunter is meaningless here."
(https://i.imgur.com/Yiunw9M.png) "That much is true. For now, we will conduct research. Knowledge is the greatest weapon of mankind against the forces of evil."
(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "As long as you pay for food and board, I don't care how long you do research here. Just don't get in our way."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on June 01, 2023, 10:38:04 am

Jahid looked at Sasaki.

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.png) "From Nippon? Now that's really far from here. Not to be rude, but didn't they close off about 60 years ago?"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on June 01, 2023, 11:54:02 am

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "If you wish to help, I will glady accept that challenge. Though perhaps in the morning when we're well rested.

Bernhard takes a drink from his mug of ale.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "As well rested as we can get anyway." Beast and monster attacks are always a problem these days, especially at night.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 01, 2023, 06:43:28 pm

"Aiya, and I was hoping that would last a little longer."
Nearby, someone not quite like all the other inhabitants of the Holy Cross sits on a table.

The slender young woman, clad in all black, frowns as she checks the innards of her coin pouch. They were much lighter than she had been hoping for, far too light.

That previous job had gone right. That ghost had been rather rowdy. He'd been a violent drunk gambler in life, one who'd died a rather ignimonious death drowning in his own vomit. Her employer had bought the house from the gambler's wife, who'd fled the place when her husband's ghost had decided to become a poltergeist. He'd resisted most of the efforts by the local priest to get rid of him.

He hadn't accounted for an exorcist from the East with far too much experience dealing with the dead.

It was no trouble, no trouble at all for Lin Guifei, daughter of Lin Qiang, former director of the Lin Funeral Parlor and exorcist of the Hundred Trees, to get rid of such a meddlesome, mundane ghost.

It was far too much trouble for her to be paid properly. She suspected the house owner had stiffed her. They'd agreed thirty guilders; what she'd gotten was ten. It'd get her through the week, but....

In a word, Guifei was broke.

(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "It'll be a long time before I can return home."

And then salvation.

A group of people had gathered over near where she was, and she even recognised a face.

If she knew her rumours - and Lin Guifei knew them well, she'd been the subject of them herself - then she knew who was standing right before her.

The man in the hat, if she was right, was the demon slayer from the islands to the Far East. The one she'd been hearing about, and the one she always just about missed.

It was about the closest she was getting to a fellow Easterner, and if rumour served right, the best chance she was getting at a payday.

(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "Well, it is what it is."

She stands up, steeling her courage, and walks over.

(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "Sooooooo what's going on here?"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: xelada on June 01, 2023, 06:54:58 pm

Kay steps out from behind the entourage, never one for being the centre of attention, she was still getting used to presenting herself without Baba Havran to guide her.
(https://i.imgur.com/c4VMVtm.png) Well put Lady Vincenza, it would do us no good to rush ahead without thinking. When we have some time, and a better idea of what exactly we are dealing with, I shall look over any notes I still have in my possession, there surely must be something among them that can help us.
But first:
Kay steps over to the bar and takes a seat, rifling through her pockets, trying to remember which one contained the coins she was looking for.
The local speciality please. I enjoy learning about the people and places I visit, and what better way to learn than from drink?

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2023, 07:33:02 pm

First he answered Jahid.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Yes, very closed off. / I can never return home. / I've yet to miss it."

Afterward, someone not of the group came forward. Though the woman spoke English, as they all were, Sasaki knew enough from his linguistic studies to hear a telltale sing-song tone to the way she pronounced her words.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Those musical tones / You must hail from the mainland. / What is your name, miss?"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on June 01, 2023, 08:39:47 pm

From his position at a back table of the tavern, Jonathan had been listening to the conversations occurring as he got his bearing as to where he seemed to be. This certainly seemed to be somewhere in the near east, from the smells and sounds, and by the accents he heard around him, despite the significant use of English, there wasn't another servant of The Queen around. Circumstances like this... they were familiar for all the wrong reasons.

And then there was the conversation itself.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1113991729952079913/image.png)
_{"Monster hunters, of course they're monster hunters."} he spoke under his breath. The final piece of this familiar nightmare he thought he'd left behind years ago had apparently walked into the bar.

He needed... well, a lot of things. To wake up from this nightmare, a way back home, to know what was going on... but first, he needed a drink.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1103718020020457492/Jonathan_Harker.png)
"Master Barry, a glass of your strongest spirits, if you ple-"

He paused, reaching into his pockets. It seemed that whatsoever force had changed his clothes had not seen fit to provide him with any funds.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1114006031937314906/image.png)
"Dash it all!" he shouted, slamming his fist on the table, before calming down. "Apologies, ignore my order, unless you're willing to accept some other form of payment. It seems all my funds were left home."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 01, 2023, 09:08:17 pm

Sasaki said nothing but placed a few more coins on the bar and made an 'after you' gesture to Harker, indicating he was fine with paying for his order.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 02, 2023, 02:16:56 am

That poetry. Guifei raised an eyebrow.

Definitely from Nippon; their poetry style was unmistakeable. She swayed from left to right, hands behind her back.
(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "My, my, so hasty to ask. If you must know, my name is Guifei. And from how you speak, you must be from Nippon, no?"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2023, 02:36:32 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Indeed, I hail from / The land of the rising sun / As people call it.
My traveling name / Is Sasaki Chimazen. / Well met, miss Guifei.
To elaborate / I am here to ply my trade / Inside that castle.
The lord of that fort / Must be powerful indeed. / A worthy challenge."

He raised his cup in a sort of toast.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on June 02, 2023, 02:43:56 am

Barry grabbed a couple more bottles from behind him.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zeecnazvxaliw17/BARRY.png?raw=1): For the lass, a glass of Pazin biska should do well. As for ye, Englishman, nae worries, we're all accostumed to the castle's effects on people. How 'bout a glass of ma own made whiskey? The auld familiar taste of the highlands will ease yer troubles.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: ctsun on June 02, 2023, 07:43:08 am

Quote from: SirAston on June 01, 2023, 06:01:55 am

(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "Let's assume you're the real deal. You're not the first I've heard from who tried to reach that accursed castle. The shroud of mist that surrounds it seems to keep intruders away by messing with their sense of direction. Can walk forward all you want and still end up going away from the castle. And even without it, there's rumors of all kinds of security measures before the gate. Corrupted spirits that could instantly turn people into demons. Countless skeleton arms buried under the earth ready to grasp, trip and strangle anyone within reach. A gatekeeper that is immortal and invincible. If that is what people have to deal with, I'd shudder at the mere thought of what may be within the castle walls... ... If you don't know how to overcome these things, you being a monster hunter is meaningless here."

Sigurd had been fairly quiet this evening, being fairly busy chugging away at his ale, a few empty mugs already scattering the floor around his seat, and keeping an ear on what rumours ran amuck about this 'Demon's Castle' that sounded as though it has sprung out of Hel itself.

Well, he managed to find a lot of christmen and other assorted strangers but not much on information. Well, that is until he heard this talk of dangers within.

(https://i.imgur.com/psGABnP.png)"Sounds a challenge!", Sigurd simply laughed heartily, thumping his latest mug against the table. "A challenge deserving of worthy men!" Mayhaps even one worthy of the Allfather's halls. "If such talk was meant to frighten, then those which have come before have simply not been worthy men!"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 02, 2023, 08:11:23 am

(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "Aiya, that castle seems so troublesome."
Guifei taps her chin.
(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "Sasaki...you're not that demon slayer they've been talking about, right?"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2023, 10:22:07 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "You could call me that. / I've slain a thousand oni / To protect others.
'Musei Higosha' / That is what we were known as / Back in my homeland."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on June 02, 2023, 10:49:23 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1103718020020457492/Jonathan_Harker.png)
"Thank you kindly, Mister Sasaki, and Master Barry." Jonathan said, giving the bartender a respectful nod and the other man a bow of his head as he took the drink.

The first swallow of the whisky steadied his nerves a bit.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1113991729952079913/image.png)
"A demon castle..." he muttered "Brings back bad memories."

Nursing the drink, Jon began to run through the conversation he had heard up to this point, before one piece of information stuck. Nippon... the land of the rising sun... that was Japan, yes? People had been obsessed with the country ever since it opened it's borders about 40 years ago, there'd even been a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera that he'd been taken to, but the Middle Eastern man had said that borders had closed only 60 years ago? That would mean...

Just as soon as his nerves were steadied, they were once more shaken. He desperately wished that he could tell himself the man was just wrong, but looking around again, everyone was dressed rather... oddly, and the last time he'd ignored a bad feeling and the words of those around him, when a demon castle was on the horizon...

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1103718020020457492/Jonathan_Harker.png)
"Forgive me," he did his best to keep his nerves from showing "but I believe I'm still on the... Julian calendar. Could someone tell me the year, month, and day? I think I might want to send a letter later."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on June 02, 2023, 11:32:01 am

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.png) "...If I didn't blunder up something on the way here, today would be 16th of April, 1696 Anno Domini..." - Jahid informed Jon.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: ctsun on June 02, 2023, 11:35:58 am

(https://i.imgur.com/psGABnP.png) "Aye. I have heard tell that it be thirteen winters since a mighty clash at Vienna. Though, I cannot begin to ask why it is that you ask such a thing."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on June 02, 2023, 11:39:23 am

Without saying another word, or blinking, Jon downed the rest of his drink.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on June 02, 2023, 11:42:45 am

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/70xc4bnmjyx6mpp/BARRYsurprised.png?raw=1): Must be an important letter.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on June 02, 2023, 11:56:07 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1113991729952079913/image.png)
_{"I believe I may have to write to my wife, and tell her not to expect me home for a while."}

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 02, 2023, 07:45:13 pm

Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on June 02, 2023, 10:22:07 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "You could call me that. / I've cut down a thousand oni / To protect others.
'Musei Higosha' / That is what we were known as / Back in my homeland."

Perfect.

(https://i.imgur.com/wfgfIlm.png) "Oh good, then I will be in someone's capable hands. Not that I would let you take the glory. Hehe."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Gaterhyme on June 03, 2023, 02:16:47 am

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJpOO5.png) "Then something must be keeping you here," Bärbel said towards the man who had asked about the calendar date, her tone sympathetic. "The locals feel the same, holding out this long."

(https://i.imgur.com/E3H3T3R.png) "Too stubborn," she added brightly, her eyes straying towards Barry and Bernhard. Who could blame them, wanting to keep their home?

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJpOO5.png) "I don't know if you aim to fight as well, but with all these hunters surely it's a sign that things will turn for the better."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: xelada on June 07, 2023, 04:36:05 pm

Quote from: Solymr on June 02, 2023, 02:43:56 am

Barry grabbed a couple more bottles from behind him.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zeecnazvxaliw17/BARRY.png?raw=1): For the lass, a glass of Pazin biska should do well. As for ye, Englishman, nae worries, we're all accostumed to the castle's effects on people. How 'bout a glass of ma own made whiskey? The auld familiar taste of the highlands will ease yer troubles.

(https://i.imgur.com/c4VMVtm.png) Ooh? That's brandy that has been infused with mistletoe leaves, correct? Can't say I've ever had that before. Well, here's to broadened horizons, Živjeli!

(https://i.imgur.com/Jl3WJgd.png)*Ahem* Wow, I see now why they call it "medicine that warms the heart", but if all my medicine tasted like this I'd be one lucky girl!

Quote from: Smoke Mirrors on June 02, 2023, 10:49:23 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1103718020020457492/Jonathan_Harker.png)
"Forgive me," he did his best to keep his nerves from showing "but I believe I'm still on the... Julian calendar. Could someone tell me the year, month, and day? I think I might want to send a letter later."

Quote from: adzi on June 02, 2023, 11:32:01 am

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.png) "...If I didn't blunder up something on the way here, today would be 16th of April, 1696 Anno Domini..." - Jahid informed Jon.

(https://i.imgur.com/c4VMVtm.png)That sounds right to me, but, on the off chance the fine gentleman uses another calendar: I believe it is the 14th of Nisan, 5456 using the Hebrew calendar; and the 11th day of Ramadan 1107 according to the Islamic calendar. I don't necessarily expect you to be the sort, but how often do you get to show off a skill like this?

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on June 07, 2023, 04:48:48 pm

Quote from: xelada on June 07, 2023, 04:36:05 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/c4VMVtm.png)That sounds right to me, but, on the off chance the fine gentleman uses another calendar: I believe it is the 14th of Nisan, 5456 using the Hebrew calendar; and the 11th day of Ramadan 1107 according to the Islamic calendar. I don't necessarily expect you to be the sort, but how often do you get to show off a skill like this?

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.png) "Hmm. Not too often. Bahniskrik, was it? ...I forgot to introduce myself, call me Jahid."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 08, 2023, 11:10:33 pm

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "I will protect you / And everyone coming too. / We stand together."

Sasaki nodded to Guifei and turned his attention to Barry.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Anything we should know? / Rumors, falsehoods, and the truth / All pass through a bar."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on June 13, 2023, 05:28:47 am

(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "This rather seems like a coincidental gathering of monster hunters tonight. Joining forces would be a wise decision, the master of the Demon's Castle is... sure promises to be a creature unlike any other."
(https://i.imgur.com/Yiunw9M.png) "He might be a challenge even for someone of your preceeding fame, Mister Sasaki. Of course, reaching the castle in the first place is a quest in and of itself..."

As he was downing his drink, it seems like something is dawning upon Jakov. He slowly turns towards the group.

(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "... It is said that light attracts dark... So, if so many hunters have gathered here... Oh no."

Like summoned by his words, multiple "thud" sounds were heard from the pub's roof. If one would look outside the window, they would see a rain of flame-tipped arrows hailing down. Just seconds afterwards, multiple noises erupt.
The voices and trampling of Pazin locals scrambling through the main road after the initial strike, carrying buckets of water and meager amounts of iron armaments.
The crackling of burning woods originating from the roof.
The distant howls and screams of approaching creatures of the night.
A woman shouting "VOLLEY!" and the locals hiding behind walls and carts as a second row of burning arrows descent upon the city.

It was not long before Pazin begins to light up the evening.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on June 13, 2023, 05:44:31 am

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.pngv) "But dark also attracts lig-" - Jahid's philosophical retort got interrupted by hell getting let loose in Pazin. He quickly peeked through nearby window. - "We came here looking for trouble... trouble had the same idea." - Jahid puts on his fingerless gloves with studded knuckles, and takes a deep breath; those more spiritually-sensitive people might notice him emanating a slight, gold aura.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IcyTea31 on June 13, 2023, 06:01:17 am

Amadeo sighs, then sets down the drink he'd barely touched so far.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "It seems a preacher's work is never done."

He turns to the Mayor, severely.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "Mayor Jakov, if would please organize your people, improve the bucket brigades they are already forming, and make sure the civilians are safe...?"

Already walking towards the door, he beckons to the other hunters in the room.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "The dark may be attracted to the light, but only for jealousy and pride. If it knew humility, it would know it could freely share in God's infinite light. And so it falls to people like us to humble it. Let's go."

Amadeo reaches for his pouch and arms himself with what seems to be a wooden box, small enough to hold in one hand. Though unadorned, it radiates a certain...importance.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on June 13, 2023, 06:32:03 am

As soon as the first arrows hit the roof of the Holy Cross Barry started putting away the bottles to safety.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/jxd5k224kzplpi3/BARRYmad.png?raw=1): Bloody arse, one day I have the pub full... He grumbled as he grabbed some more buckets and distributed them to the locals.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zeecnazvxaliw17/BARRY.png?raw=1): Englishman! Will ya be awrite in here?

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on June 13, 2023, 12:16:01 pm

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1113991729952079913/image.png)
"...no." Jonathan said, seeming like whatever trance he'd been in since learning the date he'd finally snapped out of it. He stood up, cracking his neck and rolling his shoulder, revealing his full height to be rather tall, competing with the likes of Berhard and Leo, as well as the presence of a uniquely angled knife, about the length of his forearm, hanging from his belt.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1103718020020457492/Jonathan_Harker.png)
"I haven't really been alright since I got here, for a variety of reasons, and I don't expect that to change any time soon." he rolled up his sleeves to reveal skin covered in scars and bite marks, "and I don't think I'll be in here for much longer."

He drew the knife and started walking to the door.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1103718020020457492/Jonathan_Harker.png)
"Terrifying demonic creatures that live in castles and terrorize nearby villagers? I have experience with one of those. He locked me in a castle, killed my friends, and tried to kill my wife, so I beat him with a shovel and chopped his head off. Maybe if I do the same to this one, I can go home. If not? Well, it will be cathartic anyway. So, I'm going to be outside, chopping things into pieces until those pieces stop moving." he twirled his knife as he started walking out, "Besides, this thing needs it's regular taste of the blood of my enemies or it gets cranky."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 13, 2023, 12:22:26 pm

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Enemies draw near? / We shall repel the demons; / Go and find safety."

Sasaki drew a pair of flintlocks from his cloak and held them with the barrels up as he pushed open the door with his elbow.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Have a taste of lead, / o foul creatures of the night! / You face Sasaki!"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on June 13, 2023, 12:35:26 pm

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/fiqofcx0hvnwmy0/BARRYhappy.png?raw=1): Bwahahaha! Tha's the talk a like to hear! In that case...

Barry crackled his knuckles and threw off his robe. After putting on a pair of iron studded gloves and grabbing a pouch with a bottle of brew inside, he came out from behind the bar.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngvnkr88m2e5z5w/barrymusclehappy.png?raw=1): I'll be joinin' the outside as well! Take care of ma pub, awrite?

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on June 13, 2023, 02:27:44 pm

Bearhardt Downs the rest of his drink.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "Was a nice night." Muscles bulge as he follows Barry to punch out some demons.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: xelada on June 20, 2023, 08:04:51 am

Quote from: adzi on June 07, 2023, 04:48:48 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/bIA37ow.png) "Hmm. Not too often. Bahniskrik, was it? ...I forgot to introduce myself, call me Jahid."

(https://i.imgur.com/c4VMVtm.png) Please to better make your acquaintance Jahid, you can call me Kay.
Kay notices Jahid's gold pendant.
(https://i.imgur.com/vON62iK.png) Hmm... that pendant, it looks vaguely familiar... where have a seen a star like that... might be unrelated, all sorts of cultures use stars for all sorts of uses... but usually they don't go up to 8 points...

The thudding of arrows breaks Kay out of her thoughts.

(https://i.imgur.com/TVJc94V.png) What was that?! Are we... we are under attack! *shoot shoot where did I put those notes... here they are, same pocket as always*
As Kay looks over the loose pages in her hand, wordlessly mouthing words and moving her hand and fingers in arcane motions, sparks jumping and orbiting as she does so, she turns to the Mayor.
(https://i.imgur.com/0lWoyvP.png) My apologies Mayor, but unless you have someone who can animate water, or create it ex nihilo, I don't think I'll be much help when it comes to extinguishing the flames, however... the sparks coming from Kay's hand coalesce into arcs of lightning I might be able to help drive off the miscreants who are stating them.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: ctsun on July 04, 2023, 04:54:50 am

The sound of arrows. The sound of trouble. And the sound of glory!
Sigurd clamoured to his feet, grabbing his axe and his shield, and hurried to join the others in confronting these new intruders.
(https://i.imgur.com/psGABnP.png) "Aye. Sounds like trouble. To battle!", came an eager shout.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on September 16, 2023, 01:29:11 pm

The mayor stands up and walks towards the door.
(https://i.imgur.com/y1WToZu.png) "Let's see what you're made of, hunters. I'll keep this crapshow in order and organize the water. You keep the monsters in check and if you can make a breakthrough, feel free to wave a city guard in your direction so they can toss you a bucket."

The outside was soaked in orange-red by the sunset and the ravaging fires. City-inwards, you can see less damages but also a strange robed person who is seemingly ignored by the nearby animated flame. As they wave their arms around, some of you recognize what he is doing: Channeling dark arts. A traitor among the citizens of Pazin, that much is sure. City-outwards, a small army of walking skeletons march towards you, slashing and shooting at the occasional city guard who was trying to put out fires until then. Most manage to dodge and flee in your direction, others are... less fortunate. And around you, ocular monstrosities from the bowels of hell seem to have a magical link to these fires that walk around and worsen the situation instead of behaving naturally. In the distance, a dreadful fog was visible, striking faint fear in your hearts. Yet, you are also aware that there is... something inside of it.

(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "Blightfog... So something big is there. Bet it commands this attack here."
(https://i.imgur.com/Yiunw9M.png) "There is too much evil energy in the air. We must cleanse this area we can charge at the commander. I bet this vile person is generating this dark force corrupting the area."
(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "Heh... Feel free to leave these boneheads to us while you stop the ritual. We can do it!"

The moment the battle plan was formulated, something peaks out of the Blightfog.
(https://i.imgur.com/w5tuHLq.png) "I sense humans with great spirit... Oh, it shall be my pleasure to crush it into pieces. Come here and challenge me if you dare! I shall show you the meaning of pain and suffering!"
With a laughter echoing from the iron helmet, the mysterious warrior returns into the fog.

~TURN 1~
Player Phase
Theme: Rusty Hearts - Lower Plant BMG (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiFJoSCFjYI)
(https://i.imgur.com/JYxTh42.png)

0/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 18/18 (Chain Whip 40/40)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 20/20 (Heavy Blade 40/40)
Amadeo  (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron 40/40)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance 40/40)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 40/40)
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Gauntlets 40/40)
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 40/40)
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake 40/40)
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder 40/40)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire 40/40)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Gunblade 40/40)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Axe 40/40)


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
ELITE: Necromancer: 25/25 (Hex) Darkforce
Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Animated Flame A: 19/19 (Fire)

Corrupting Observer A: 16/16 (Gaze) Corpseblast
Animated Flame B: 19/19 (Fire)
Animated Flame C: 19/19 (Fire)

Corrupting Observer B: 16/16 (Gaze) Corpseblast
Animated Flame D: 19/19 (Fire)
Animated Flame E: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow A: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain.. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on September 16, 2023, 02:43:13 pm

The town is in chaos fire's spreading. Even as he speaks, a demon gathers animated fire around him.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "Not today." Bernhard lumbers forward to R4, winding up to punch down the Corrupted Observer B.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 16, 2023, 02:43:58 pm

Sasaki moves to I6 and extinguishes the fire on I5.

Moving quickly, the rogue ronin sprinted over to the nearest fire and overturned a nearby water barrel, letting it extinguish the flames.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Cowardly tactics. / You want to burn innocents? / I'll not allow it!"

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on September 16, 2023, 02:52:00 pm

(https://i.imgur.io/bIA37ow_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium) Ah, yes, flying disembodied eyeballs... your lord of darkness has a peculiar taste.

Move to Q5 and gouge the Corrupting Observer B's eye out, dealing physical damage.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on September 16, 2023, 03:09:25 pm

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/tl77bvy61n0dnv3/barrymuscle.png?raw=1): Put out the fires while yer at it! Dinnae let the village burn down!

Barry followed Sasaki as he put out the fires, leaving the way open for him.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngvnkr88m2e5z5w/barrymusclehappy.png?raw=1): Ta! Now it's Barry time!

Barry to I5, punch the eye.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IcyTea31 on September 16, 2023, 04:16:03 pm

Amadeo's gaze immediately focuses on the robed person.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "A witch! Should have known this was no natural fire. Come face your judgment, slave of the Devil!"

He runs directly towards them, intending to bring an end to the evil magic as soon as possible.

I3.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on September 17, 2023, 04:19:49 am

Bernhard, feeling duty-bound to protect his home, rushes straight into battle against the most unnatural of opponents. His bravery didn't come without consequences though.

Quote from: Bernhard vs Corrupting Observer B

Bernhard foolhardily utters a challenge...
Bernhard stands above the rest!
Bernhard rises to the challenge!

Bernhard attacks!
Hit: 94(86). Miss!

Corrupting Observer counterattacks!
Hit: 12(92). Hit!
Crit: No
Bernhard takes 11 damage!

Bernhard attacks again!
Hit: 85(86). Hit!
Crit: 51(11)
Corrupting Observer takes 9 damage!
2 EXP

The man from the land of the rising sun let his brain work as fast as his feet and handles the raging fire to great effect.

Quote from: Sasaki

Fire on I5 extinguished.
The large amount of water defeats Animated Flame B and Animated Flame C instantly.
6 EXP

With glowing hands and nimble footwork, the assassin of the Morning Stars showcases what he had repeated hundreds of times in training. Dealing with a non-humanoid body is not an issue when the weakspot is so glaringly obvious.

Quote from: Jahid vs. Corrupting Observer B

Jahid has the Lord on his side!
Jahid is the Divine Sandstorm!

Jahid attacks!
Hit: 48(95). Hit!
Crit: 43(18)
Corrupting Observer takes 5 damage!
Adept: 55(8)

Corrupting Observer counterattacks!
Hit: 95(64). Miss!

Jahid attacks again!
Hit: 25(95). Hit!
Crit: 89(18)
Corrupting Observer takes 5 damage!
Corrupting Observer is defeated!
5 EXP

The other floating eyeball soon learns that one should not trifle with the bottom line of a tavernkeep. Especially if they come equipped with hands that can grip more than just kegs. Once it was done, the Observer lies several meters away from Barry, slowly dissolving.

Quote from: Barry vs Corrupting Observer A

Barry's overconfidence brings problems...

Barry attacks!
Hit: 26(88). Hit!
Crit: 63(6)
Corrupting Observer takes 10 damage!

Corrupting Observer counterattacks!
Hit: 96(92). Miss!

Barry attacks again!
Hit: 21(88). Hit!
Crit: 3(6). Critical!
Corrupting Observer takes 30 damage!
Corrupting Observer is defeated!
5 EXP

18/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 18/18 (Chain Whip 40/40)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 20/20 (Heavy Blade 40/40)
Amadeo  (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron 40/40)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance 40/40)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 38/40)
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 9/20 (Iron Gauntlets 39/40)
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 38/40)
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake 40/40)
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder 40/40)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire 40/40)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Gunblade 40/40)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Axe 40/40)


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
ELITE: Necromancer: 25/25 (Hex) Darkforce
Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Animated Flame A: 19/19 (Fire)

Animated Flame B: 19/19 (Fire)
Animated Flame C: 19/19 (Fire)

Animated Flame D: 19/19 (Fire)
Animated Flame E: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow A: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on September 17, 2023, 04:50:34 am

(https://i.imgur.io/bIA37ow_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium) ...Staring is rude... The path is clear, someone's gonna put that fire out?

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 17, 2023, 05:03:48 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Aye, this flame is out. / There are yet more in danger. / Let us clear a path.
Every moment counts. / The fire must not consume more. / We shall stop it here."

Sasaki leveled his pistols at the nearby robed figure but didn't fire; ammo was precious and he wasn't going to waste it before he studied the creature's movements. In the steamy haze rising around him from the extinguished fire, it almost looked like there was an outline of a large butterfly perched on the side of his hat before the eastern wind swept the illusion away.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Further to the west / I see an evil wizard. / It must die, quickly."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on September 17, 2023, 09:05:14 am

A bit bloodied from unantural magic, Bernhard still stands, looking towards the skeletons.
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) They're all over the place. These dark magics are not for us. And who abandons Paizen is a fool.

So said, he prepares to hold the line, trusting others to take care of the fire and necromancer.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Gaterhyme on September 17, 2023, 12:29:07 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/OFw0dHC.png) "Someone from Pazin? It can't be."

Bärbel and her raven hung in the smoke-filled sky like a black omen before swooping down towards a fleeing guard, their forms becoming more recognizable as she reached out her hand for water.

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJpOO5.png) "Quickly, a pail," she called, and then was back in the air. "First the fires, but I have to know who, and why."

G-2, extinguish fire on F-2.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on September 25, 2023, 03:22:23 am

J6

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on September 25, 2023, 09:10:00 am

Leo R5, he puts the fire out. Vincinza R3.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: xelada on September 25, 2023, 07:47:07 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/0lWoyvP.png)Right, monsters. I'd wonder where they came from, but that is both somewhat obvious, and not the most important thing... One thing at a time Kay, one thing at a time: it's clear that some of those flames have been animated by some kind of magic, and by the looks of things the source may be those... eye monsters? What do I remember about them...
Before she could finish her thought both of the "Corrupted Watchers" had been slain by her compatriots, as well as any animated flame visible from the Tavern entrance.
(https://i.imgur.com/Jl3WJgd.png)Oh? Well that's those issues dealt with.

(https://i.imgur.com/0lWoyvP.png)Still, there are still strands of magic... they seem to connect those skeletons to... that mysterious robed individual.
(https://i.imgur.com/TVJc94V.png)At the risk of pointing out the obvious: I think our robed "friend" over there may be some kind of Necromancer; I'm going to move closer, see if I can't learn anything about whatever magic they are using to create those perversions of nature.

Move to K3

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IcyTea31 on September 25, 2023, 09:37:54 pm

Amadeo keeps his eyes tightly on the necromancer, and speaks to Kay over his shoulder:

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "There's nothing to learn. It's the Devil himself acting through that person. Only the Lord can deliver us from death. Any other method is folly at best and mockery such as this at worst."

He clutches the reliquary in his hand tightly, ready to allow charis to flow through it into the material world.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "Luckily, the Lord can deliver us from death."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 26, 2023, 02:57:18 am

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "Let her gain knowledge. / We should understand our foes / so we may fight them."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on October 05, 2023, 04:51:18 am

The rider of the raven was quick about dealing with the fire.

Quote from: Bärbel

Fire on F2 extinguished.
The large amount of water defeats Animated Flame A instantly.
3 EXP

Leo steps forward and sheathes his sword for a moment before he grasps two water-filled buckets at once in each hand.
(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "HoooooOOOAAAAH!"
The right hand swings towards the raging fire, spraying a large amount of water onto it, extinguishing it swiftly. Those empty buckets get tossed towards the tavern so they can get refilled later before he takes one of the buckets in his left hand with the now-free right hand, splashing the remaining cinder and the animated flames.
(https://i.imgur.com/Yiunw9M.png) "Show-off."
(https://i.imgur.com/OXvWKEW.png) "Shouting helps me focus."

Quote from: Leo

Fire on R6 extinguished.
The large amount of water defeats Animated Flame D and Animated Flame E instantly.
6 EXP

27/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 18/18 (Chain Whip 40/40)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 20/20 (Heavy Blade 40/40)
Amadeo  (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron 40/40)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance 40/40)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 38/40)
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 9/20 (Iron Gauntlets 39/40)
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 38/40)
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake 40/40)
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder 40/40)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire 40/40)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Gunblade 40/40)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Axe 40/40)


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
ELITE: Necromancer: 25/25 (Hex) Darkforce
Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Animated Flame A: 19/19 (Fire)

Animated Flame B: 19/19 (Fire)
Animated Flame C: 19/19 (Fire)

Animated Flame D: 19/19 (Fire)
Animated Flame E: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow A: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: ctsun on October 05, 2023, 09:33:35 am

Sigurd clamours to P4, bashing his axe against his axe against his shield, daring the skeletons to challenge him.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on October 18, 2023, 11:12:53 pm

You could perhaps forgive Jonathan for taking so long to react to the mess outside. After all, the shock he experienced inside the tavern was nothing compared to what he saw as he stepped out of it. Walking skeletons, living flames, magic floating eyes, and actual dark magic... it was a bit overstimulating, all at once.

Still, on seeing the others leap into action, his mind came to the decision to file that mess aside for now to be reviewed at another, calmer, time.

He ran over to Bernhard, seeing the man rather significantly injured by the... later.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/855222637500432404/1114006031937314906/image.png?ex=653b1577&is=6528a077&hm=54447ed11dab8dd265694e74d5d65ff27c31ca1b0769e3dcdda22c7aa1b067f8&)
"Be careful, man!" he scolded, as he pulled some bandages out of his pocket and worked to stem the bleeding, "Running off heroically sounds all well and good, but you're no use to your town as just another grave to mourn."

As his hand pressed against Bernhard, he suddenly felt a wave of nausea pass through him, and even as it lifted, his body felt... strangely heavy.

---

Jon to Q4. Use one Vulnerary on Bernhard. Exchange: Jon loses 5 EVA/Bernhard gains 5 EVA

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on October 19, 2023, 05:23:38 am

Quote from: Jonathan

Bernhard heals 10 HP.
The Contract of Exchance is made.

Enemy Phase

The vile being notices the approaching ragtag bunch of fighters and spellcasters, plus the foreign mortician, and turns towards them. Upon closer inspection, you notice that his robe isn't unlike those of what priests would wear in this region, albeit darkened and stained red.
"You who act in accordance to the will of humans."
He pulls back the hood of his cowl. You see the face of a man of venerable age, what little remains of his hair being combed over, a peaceful smile on his lips. Barry recognizes him as Father Lukan, the local priest of Pazin. But when he opens his mouth to speak, violet smoke extrudes from his mouth, destroying the serene impression.
"These are the End Times, my chilren, my flock. But fear not, all will be well if you don't fight against what is unavoidable. The Lord is the king of kings and the Sanguine Overlord is his judge of judges. Embrace eschatology, my children, my flock. My dear Baurus, let me guide you as I have always done so."

Quote from: Necromancer vs Barry

Barry's overconfidence brings problems...
Necromancer attacks!
Hit: 19(76). Hit!
Crit: No
Barry takes 15 damage!

"What a glorious day for Pazin! My dear Baurus, embrace my blessings once more and you shall become hallowed by blood!"


On the other side of the battle, the skeletons approach. They're rather slow and uncoordinated, but still close enough to attack the frontline. More animated remains approach in the distance, bones rattling and scraping.
Meanwhile, an animated flame cheekily set the barricade closest to you on fire.

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior Sword A vs Vincenca

Supported by Leo!
Vincenza won't stop until it's done!
Vincenza is fueled by her vow!

Skeleton Warrior attacks!
Hit: 26(86). Hit!
Crit: No
Vincenza takes 10 damage!

Vincenza counterattacks!
Hit: 4(93). Hit!
Crit: 77(13)
Skeleton Warrior takes 8 damage!

Vincenza counterattacks again!
Hit: 37(93). Hit!
Crit: 99(13)
Skeleton Warrior takes 8 damage!

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior Sword B vs Bernhard

Bernhard has contractual benefits!
Bernhard foolhardily utters a challenge...
Bernhard stands above the rest!

Skeleton Warrior attacks!
Hit: 100(95). Miss!

Bernhard counterattacks!
Hit: 32(91). Hit!
Crit: No
Skeleton Warrior takes 8 damage!

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior Bow A vs Leo

Supported by Vincenza!

Skeleton Warrior attacks!
Hit: 89(92). Hit!
Crit: No
Leo takes 6 damage!

~TURN 2~
Player Phase
Theme: Rusty Hearts - Lower Plant BMG (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiFJoSCFjYI)
(https://i.imgur.com/cJseDXs.png)

Quote from: Barry's Renewal

Barry heals 4 HP

33/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 8/18 (Chain Whip 40/40)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade 40/40)
Amadeo  (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron 40/40)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance 40/40)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 11/22 (Leather Cestus 38/40)
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 19/20 (Iron Gauntlets 39/40)
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus 38/40)
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake 40/40) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder 40/40)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire 40/40)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Gunblade 40/40)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Axe 40/40) [Exchange: +5 EV]


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
ELITE: Necromancer: 25/25 (Hex) Darkforce

Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 8/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow A: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on October 19, 2023, 05:39:51 am

(https://i.imgur.io/bIA37ow_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium) "Looks like the traitor is already engaged enough. Oh, well, I'll just put some bones to rest."

Move to S5, switch to attacking RES and attack the skelly archer.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IcyTea31 on October 19, 2023, 05:49:09 am

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "No man knows the hour of the eschaton. Not you or I. So quiet the Devil's lies, and perhaps by grace you will be forgiven."

Relic in hand and a prayer on his lips, Amadeo approaches Lukan, fearless. He knows the Devil is at his heart a coward, and his slaves are rarely better. Softening the protections of dark magic, such that the other hunters can strike true, should suffice.

H4. Attack Necromancer.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on October 19, 2023, 09:51:00 am

(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/30fk0wh3mzc1eerxvqox7/barrymusclemad.png?rlkey=stc999x6vvmast2haya8o35gj&raw=1): Father...

Barry took out a bottle of medicine from his pouch and began downing it, before suddenly rushing the traitor, enraged.

(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0k50mj60pernx4vjgtm1p/barrymuscleyell.png?rlkey=tn0bv232ilymhxd7dlkgf58d0&raw=1): A'll show ya wha' A embrace!

Barry drinks some Vulnerary, goes to H5 and punches the Necromancer.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on October 19, 2023, 04:11:52 pm

With glowing hands, the animated dead was dealt with swiftly. The bones collapse into a pile, but Jahid can see thin strands of macabre energy seeping from the Necromancer into said pile. Soon enough, his gut feeling states, it would rise again unless interrupted. For now, he could only trust his newfound allies.

Quote from: Jahid vs Skeleton Warrior A Bow

Jahid attacks!
Hit: Autohit!
Crit: 24(7)
Skeleton Warrior takes 10 damage!
Adept: 20(8)

Jahid attacks again!
Hit: Autohit!
Crit: 81(7)
Skeleton Warrior takes 10 damage!
Skeleton Warrior is defeated!

"A liar who fell from grace is still a liar who once served the Lord. The Lord is all-knowing, hence He already knew. And let the liar deceive nonetheless. God's truth and the Devil's lies are one, feeble shepherd!"
The rhetorical rebuttal was strong enough to repel the effect of Amadeo's prayer, but with faith strong and unwavering, it also protected him from the surge of vile energy flung at him.

Quote from: Amadeo vs Necromancer

Amadeo attacks!
Hit: 80(72). Miss!

Necromancer counterattacks!
Hit: 82(60). Miss!

Perhaps it was more fitting to let fists do the talking in this case. After a swig from his pouch, Barry lets his anger speak volumes. With each furious punch, the corrupted priest exhales large amounts of smoke and the necromancer could barely remain standing.
While Barry was tipsy, he definitely noticed something strange. It was as if he was striking a bag of flour...

Quote from: Barry's Vulnerary

Barry heals 10 HP. Barry became drunk!

Quote from: Barry vs Necromancer

Happy Hour!
Barry's overconfidence brings problems...
Barry ain't drunk for the first time!

Barry attacks!
Hit: 16(92). Hit!
Crit: 17(6)
Necromancer takes 10 damage!

Necromancer counterattacks!
Hit: 25(72). Hit!
Crit: No
Barry takes 15 damage!
Necromancer regains 3 HP!

Barry attacks again!
Hit: 70(92). Hit!
Crit: 82(6)
Necromancer takes 10 damage!

41/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 8/18 (Chain Whip)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade)
Amadeo (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 7/22 (Leather Cestus) [Drunken: 3/3]
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 19/20 (Iron Gauntlets)
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus) [Targeting RES]
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Gunblade)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Axe) [Exchange: +5 EV]


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
ELITE: Necromancer: 8/25 (Hex) Darkforce

Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 8/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow A: 0/20 (Bone Bow) [Rattle rattle...]
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: ctsun on October 20, 2023, 06:13:31 am

After the Necromancer goes down.

Sigurd marches off to T5 and axes Sword Skeleton C and Taunts it to boot.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 21, 2023, 11:21:02 pm

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "The monster still stands. / I'll not let that continue. / You must die, foul priest!"

Sasaki moves to H6 and fires a brace of pistols at the Necromancer.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on October 23, 2023, 01:16:05 pm

Sasaki aims and shoots, leaving holes behind in the robe... but the same robe seems to hide a gangly figure, as no shot met their mark. In response, without giving Sasaki the respect of facing him, the priest raises an arm in his general direction and launches a blast of dark power, knocking the man from the land of the rising sun onto his knees with sheer force.
But by gathering his willpower and relying on his training and instincts, he lines up another barrage and strikes true, spraying not blood, but dust across the road. Not quite the killing blow, but a gaping hole in where he believes the priest's chest is located, large amounts of sinister smoke wafting out of it carried by the wind. Now the priest turns his hooded head in Sasaki's direction.

"Soon you will also be blessed by my hand, oriental fighter."

Quote from: Sasaki vs Necromancer

Sasaki has some trouble keeping up...
Sasaki senses the air's flow!

Sasaki attacks!
Hit: 100(89). Miss!

Necromancer counterattacks!
Hit: 23(46). Hit!
Crit: 38(7).
Sasaki takes 14 damage!
Necromancer recovers 3 HP!

Sasaki attacks again!
Hit: 2(87). Hit!
Crit: 11(7)
Luna: 5(6). Necromancer's defenses reduced!
Necromancer takes 6 damage!

43/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 8/18 (Chain Whip)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade)
Amadeo (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 9/24 (Leather Cestus) [Drunken: 3/3]
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 19/20 (Iron Gauntlets)
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus) [Targeting RES]
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gunblade)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 20/20 (Iron Axe) [Exchange: +5 EV]


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
ELITE: Necromancer: 5/25 (Hex) Darkforce

Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 8/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow A: 0/20 (Bone Bow) [Rattle rattle...]
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Gaterhyme on October 23, 2023, 02:31:22 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/OFw0dHC.png) "Pazin's priest... How can a man of faith turn traitor while those he calls his flock still hold out?"

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJpOO5.png) "Words aren't enough if you only twist them like this." Diving down, Bärbel let her lance make the next retort.

G-4, Iron Lance Necromancer.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on October 23, 2023, 03:00:05 pm

"Another one to welcome into the dawn of a new age. There are enough blessings for-"
His words were cut short as the raven descends and Bärbel cleaves the priest's head in two, large amounts of smoke ejecting into the sky but away from her. The body collapses and before it even reaches the ground, only the robe remains, the body scattered into dust.

Quote from: Bärbel vs Necromancer

Bärbel delivers an unkind interception!
Bärbel hunts spellcasters!

Bärbel attacks!
Hit: Autohit!
Crit: 2(2). Critical!
Ignis: 29(9)
Necromancer takes 33 damage!
Necromancer is defeated!

The vile smoke swirled around near you. A voice emerged from within.
"Ech! If only that old fool didn't continue to struggle even after I took over his shell... With my last remaining energy, I curse you all! You will never reach the Sanguine Overlord! And even if you do, he will effortlessly annihilate you all at once! MARK MY WORDS!"
Then, with an anguished scream, the smoke quickly vanishes into nothingness and things slowly become calm on your side, with the fires getting under control around you. On the priest's robe, the twisted colors start to faint already.

The Darkforce dissipates. Blightfog can now be entered!
Skeleton Warrior Bow A is fully defeated!

On the other frontline, the armored axe-wielder makes his move.

Quote from: Sigurd vs Skeleton Warrior Sword C

Sigurd is accustomed to bloodshed!

Sigurd attacks!
Hit: 81(77). Miss!

Skeleton Warrior counterattacks!
Hit: 16(87). Hit!
Crit: 55(2)
Sigurd takes 7 damage!

51/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 8/18 (Chain Whip)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade)
Amadeo (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 9/24 (Leather Cestus) [Drunken: 3/3]
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 19/20 (Iron Gauntlets) [Exchange: +5 EV]
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus) [Targeting RES]
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder)
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gunblade)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 13/20 (Iron Axe) [Bloodshed!]


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
Skeleton Warrior Sword A: 8/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade) [Taunted by Sigurd]
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 23, 2023, 03:09:17 pm

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1104339632449130497/1104339769388974240/Neutral.png) "An excellent blow. / You fight valiantly, miss. / Let us proceed east."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Gaterhyme on October 23, 2023, 03:12:15 pm

Bärbel gave Sasaki a slight nod before turning to Barry.

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJpOO5.png) "So it wasn't him. Just a monster wearing the priest's face."

And they'd never have known if not for the gloating. She didn't know how she felt about that as she took back to the skies.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on October 23, 2023, 03:54:27 pm

Barry nodded solemny, despite his inebriation.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/tl77bvy61n0dnv3/barrymuscle.png?raw=1): Aye, Lukan was no traitor. Bu' we still lost a good man.

He poured some drink from his bottle on the ground next to the robe before turning towards the other front.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/tl77bvy61n0dnv3/barrymuscle.png?raw=1): Nae mind that fer now, ther's work ta dae. Drinks are oan me after!

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Smoke Mirrors on November 05, 2023, 11:11:28 am

Jonathan to Q3. Hit Skeleton A with Quake

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: xelada on November 11, 2023, 01:19:36 pm

Quote from: IcyTea31 on September 25, 2023, 09:37:54 pm

Amadeo keeps his eyes tightly on the necromancer, and speaks to Kay over his shoulder:

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "There's nothing to learn. It's the Devil himself acting through that person. Only the Lord can deliver us from death. Any other method is folly at best and mockery such as this at worst."

He clutches the reliquary in his hand tightly, ready to allow charis to flow through it into the material world.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png) "Luckily, the Lord can deliver us from death."

(https://i.imgur.com/TVJc94V.png)One must learn what serpent you are dealing with to know how to cure it's venom, to keep it from harming your flock, to find it's nest, or how best to kill it outright. Do you not agree those are all useful things?

Upon seeing her compatriots finishing off the Necromancer Kay stops her advance towards the fell caster.
(https://i.imgur.com/vON62iK.png)How impressive. I practically blink and they've already killed it. Would have been nice to have seen the magic close up, maybe I would have been able to...
(https://i.imgur.com/TVJc94V.png)No. No. Protecting the various innocents of Pazin comes first... and anyway, there will likely be plenty more chances to see such magic up close.

(https://i.imgur.com/57uJwJJ.png)We are dealing with either something that can puppet an unwilling body; or something who's dark whisperings can not just be lead a man of the cloth astray, but make a full about face... and of those two possibilities I'm not sure which is more worrying...
As for the poor man who was host to that wretched... parasite... May his soul rest in peace, and his memory ever be a blessing.

Go to P3 and Copy Jonathan's Quake

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on November 16, 2023, 07:21:02 am

With a flick of the wrist, Jonathan commands the earth itself to strike his foe. A power he hadn't had before, but one that would prove beneficial for whatever challenges may lie ahead.

Quote from: Jonathan vs Skeleton Warrior A

Jonathan has experience with the Undead!
Jonathan has contractual obligations...

Jonathan attacks!
Hit: 87(90). Hit!
Crit: No
Skeleton Warrior takes 11 damage!
Skeleton Warrior is defeated!

56/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 8/18 (Chain Whip)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade)
Amadeo (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 9/24 (Leather Cestus) [Drunken: 3/3]
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 19/20 (Iron Gauntlets) [Exchange: +5 EV]
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus) [Targeting RES]
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder) [0/1 MP - Mimic Quake 5/5]
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gunblade)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 13/20 (Iron Axe) [Bloodshed!]


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
Skeleton Warrior Sword B: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 22/22 (Caked Blade) [Taunted by Sigurd]
Animated Flame F: 19/19 (Fire)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• The Elite Necromancer on the left-hand has the Darkforce special. As long as an enemy unit with Darkforce is alive on the map, Blightfog becomes impassable (and thus you cannot activate Boss Mode). Darkforce units may also have interactions with other units; For example, the Skeleton Warriors will reanimate again and again until the Necromancer is dealt with.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on November 16, 2023, 09:06:17 am

Leo goes to S1 and strike Skeleton B
Bernhard goes to U6 to put out the Fire.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png?ex=6567bc6f&is=6555476f&hm=ac4ceb0b7f0179b5f4b71446f410975e192a78affca4e3f73c60d00cf9346a71&=) "You will not burn our town. Rundown as it might be, it's ours. Not any demon's property." Though he speaks to none but the skeletons ahead around him, his statement holds true. Paizin will not fall today.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 16, 2023, 10:36:50 am

N6

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on December 16, 2023, 01:30:12 pm

Moving to R4, Vincenza strikes out Skeleton Warrior B with her brother's Support.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on December 16, 2023, 03:06:17 pm

Leo strikes well, just barely smashing the skeleton into pieces while deflecting its counter.

Quote from: Leo vs Skeleton Warrior B

Supported by Vincenza!
Leo remains calm even when surrounded!

Leo attacks!
Hit: 29(92). Hit!
Crit: 24(2)
Colossal+: 58(7)
Skeleton Warrior B takes 13 damage!

Skeleton Warrior B counterattacks!
Hit: 100(88). Miss!

Bernhard thinks fast and grabs a filled bucket to extinguish a nearby fire. It proves very effective.

Quote

Fire on U5 extinguished.
The large amount of water defeats Animated Flame F instantly.
3 EXP

With Leo having given the opening, Vincenza finishes the job and with a flick of the whip, the undead warrior's skull is separated from the body, crumbling to the ground.

Quote from: Vincenza vs. Skeleton Warrior B

Supported by Leo!
Vincenza won't stop until it's done!

Vincenza attacks!
Hit: 8(92). Hit!
Crit: 48(12)
Skeleton Warrior B takes 8 damage!
Skeleton Warrior B is defeated!

Enemy Turn

More skeletons arrive at the frontline and even with his best effort, they prove to be too much for Sigurd. Bernhard does his best to hold on, but the cuts and bruises on his body start to accumulate.

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior C vs. Sigurd

Sigurd is accustomed to bloodshed!

Skeleton Warrior C attacks!
Hit: 85(87). Hit!
Crit: 22(2)
Sigurd takes 7 damage!

Sigurd counterattacks!
Hit: 59(77). Hit!
Crit: 95(10)
Skeleton Warrior C takes 14 damage!

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior E vs Sigurd

Sigurd stands tall in defiance!
Sigurd is accustomed to bloodshed!

Skeleton Warrior E attacks!
Hit: 78(83). Hit!
Crit: 65(2)
Sigurd takes 7 damage!
Sigurd is defeated!

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior D vs. Bernhard

Bernhard has contractual benefits!
Bernhard foolhardily utters a challenge...

Skeleton Warrior D attacks!
Hit: 26(95). Hit!
Crit: No
Bernhard takes 7 damage!

Bernhard counterattacks!
Hit: 32(91). Hit!
Crit: No
Skeleton Warrior D takes 8 damage!

Quote from: Skeleton Warrior Bow B vs Bernhard

Bernhard has contractual benefits!
Bernhard foolhardily utters a challenge...

Skeleton Warrior Bow B attacks!
Hit: 14(99). Hit!
Crit: No
Bernhard takes 6 damage!

~TURN 3~
Player Phase
Theme: Rusty Hearts - Lower Plant BMG (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiFJoSCFjYI)
(https://i.imgur.com/6wJuGhe.png)

Quote from: Barry's Renewal

Barry heals 4 HP

Further inside the town, the hunters who confronted the Necromancer see the skeletal forces approaching. They know what to do and do not hesitate in their fervor.
Amadeo, Bärbel, Barry, Lin and Sasaki have twice their Move this round!

72/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 8/18 (Chain Whip)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade)
Amadeo (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 13/24 (Leather Cestus) [Drunken: 2/3]
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gauntlets) [Exchange: +5 EV]
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus) [Targeting RES]
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder) [0/1 MP - Mimic Quake 5/5]
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gunblade)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 0/20 (Iron Axe) [Downed 3/3]


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
Skeleton Warrior Sword C: 8/22 (Caked Blade)

Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow B: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Gaterhyme on December 16, 2023, 03:32:36 pm

Bärbel leaned forward on her mount as they soared to the east on light wings.

(https://i.imgur.com/E3H3T3R.png) "Everything's handled back there," she called to the others as the two of them swooped down, her lance outstretched to bury itself into one of the skeletons that had menaced Sigurd. "We're back to join the front!"

S-4, Iron Lance Skeleton Warrior Sword C.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: adzi on December 16, 2023, 03:36:57 pm

...They got him so quickly! - Jahid is somewhat unnerved by the sight of mighty Sigurd falling under the avalanche of blows.

(https://i.imgur.io/bIA37ow_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium) "I-I'm gonna make space, someone help him...!"

Step to S4, attack the skeleton C targetting RES... unless that skeleton is no more after Bärbel's assault, then move to V4 and attack Skeleton archer B.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: TricMagic on December 16, 2023, 03:46:13 pm

Bernhard takes a step back from the assault to lick his wounds, confident in those around.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1103449493720010763/1103449507510882404/165360427238870746.png) "Take a sip of this. Should get you back up."

S5, use Vuln on Sigurd.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: IcyTea31 on December 16, 2023, 04:56:41 pm

Quote from: xelada on November 11, 2023, 01:19:36 pm

One must learn what serpent you are dealing with to know how to cure it's venom, to keep it from harming your flock, to find it's nest, or how best to kill it outright. Do you not agree those are all useful things?
--
We are dealing with either something that can puppet an unwilling body; or something who's dark whisperings can not just be lead a man of the cloth astray, but make a full about face... and of those two possibilities I'm not sure which is more worrying...
As for the poor man who was host to that wretched... parasite... May his soul rest in peace, and his memory ever be a blessing.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png)"The Devil is an old foe, whose trickery is known, and against whom we already have the the perfect weapon in Christ. He can puppet the unwilling to a lesser extent, but the kind of full corruption that we saw here requires convincing over a long period. He must have latched onto some small sin this poor priest had, and had not absolved himself of, which at his urging became greater and greater until he gave himself to the devil. It's unfortunate, but this is why it's important to confess and purify your sins before they become too great."

As Kay leaves to face the skeletons, Amadeo turns to the fallen robe.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png)"May the Lord be merciful upon you. You knew not what you were doing."

He then runs to the fight as well, ending up behind Vincenza.

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png)"Hunter! You're wounded, drink this!"

Q4. Use Vulnerary on Vincenza.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 17, 2023, 11:25:48 am

Sasaki flashsteps to R6.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: Solymr on December 17, 2023, 01:19:38 pm

Barry stared for a moment at the remains, before turning around and sprinting towards the other front of the battle.

Now they made him mad.

Barry to R5.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: SirAston on December 29, 2023, 02:05:05 pm

As wounds get healed and the ironclad warrior gets put back on his legs, two windy veterans diminish the numbers of the invading force, one on the wings of her raven, the other earning his moniker of Divine Sandstorm.

Quote from: Bärbel vs Skeleton Warrior C

Bärbel is swooping in!

Bärbel attacks!
Hit: Autohit
Crit: 81(1)
Ignis: 45(14)
Skeleton Warrior C takes 11 + 1 - 2 = 10 damage!
Skeleton Warrior C is defeated!

Quote

Jahid is stressed by a defeated ally...
Jahid has the Lord on his side!
Jahid is the Divine Sandstorm!

Jahid attacks!
Hit: 10(87). Hit!
Crit: 2(17). Critical!
Skeleton Archer B takes 30 damage!
Skeleton Archer B is defeated!

Quote from: Bernhard's Vulnerary

Sigurd heals 5 HP and is no longer downed.

Quote from: Amadeo's Vulnerary

Vincenza heals 10 HP.

82/100 EXP

Spoiler: Units Overview (click to show/hide)

The Hunters:
Vincenza Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 18/18 (Chain Whip)
Leo Grando (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8xsoonscpz4ntt1p12e8g/Data-Vincenza-Leo.txt?rlkey=lp40lnkjp1h131noqkrlq7id0&raw=1) 14/20 (Heavy Blade)
Amadeo (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s1eg1kc3btosonb83mbm2/Data-Amadeo-IcyTea.txt?rlkey=bos2jw3b4zzu62tp3xp7qui6v&raw=1) 19/19 (Blessed Iron)
Bärbel Wyss (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmlqp75jjv4fri3jiag64/Data-B-rbel-Wyss-Gaterhyme.txt?rlkey=vxsy7gjo74y1e0t3wj4742klw&raw=1) 18/18 (Iron Lance)
Barry Gibbs (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/67p7a5nslve9jo33q7mql/Data-Barry-Gibbs-Solymr.txt?rlkey=c83vjofksu0lwg2fnxciac4lm&raw=1) 13/24 (Leather Cestus) [Drunken: 2/3]
Bernhard (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uipm77rv0irafmc2glckm/Data-Bernhard-TricMagic.txt?rlkey=tnlp0bayqyr1ldn98eq2g358h&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gauntlets) [Exchange: +5 EV]
Jahid (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m5gewz96smbmsl3ezrdvd/Data-Jahid-adzi.txt?rlkey=mvn0qhjbncdbxjb0rtz22yr1g&raw=1) 22/22 (Leather Cestus) [Targeting RES]
Jonathan Harker (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itdwnazkvmxn73l776mn4/Data-Jonathan-Harker-QuillianX.txt?rlkey=b5ivd814quoph3c5aqq89itjo&raw=1) 24/24 (Quake) [Exchange: -5 EV]
Kay Bahniskrik (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1zw2k5p05pw101mxgdbxg/Data-Kay-Bahniskrik-xelada.txt?rlkey=1kl6baapt4kbca3jfta4et0hk&raw=1) 18/18 (Thunder) [0/1 MP - Mimic Quake 5/5]
Lin Guifei (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8008nny2oc3ck3kejuajy/Data-Lin-Guifei-elf.txt?rlkey=p5ejh6dedvfazn94p3lliqziy&raw=1) 24/24 (Fire)
Sasaki Chimazen (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y90xaqr3bljoua46sj4z1/Data-Sasaki-Chimazen-SerCon.txt?rlkey=h3tpkqc5kucac5wzi82dfq0vt&raw=1) 6/20 (Iron Gunblade)
Sigurd Baldrsson (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/otv7xrlc7x4powlla6fy7/Data-Sigurd-Baldrsson-ctsun.txt?rlkey=sa77y7viujpjkq3t5xyuppfgx&raw=1) 5/20 (Iron Axe)


Malignant Marauders: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/89ebwqbvmvzgrsej41eah/ToD-Prologue-Enemies.txt?rlkey=8tl5vfnlkbd8illiq7kpt82of&raw=1)
Skeleton Warrior Sword D: 14/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword E: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword F: 22/22 (Caked Blade)

Skeleton Warrior Sword G: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword H: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword I: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Sword J: 22/22 (Caked Blade)
Skeleton Warrior Bow C: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Skeleton Warrior Bow D: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow E: 20/20 (Bone Bow)
Skeleton Warrior Bow F: 20/20 (Bone Bow)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)

Victory Condition: Activate Boss Mode and defeat the Boss hiding in the Blightfog.

• Introducing the Blightfog mechanic: When a player character including Vincenza or Leo end their move in a Blightfog-covered tile, as in any of the tiles in column AK or AL on this map, the map changes completely, all enemies on the map are removed (without giving EXP) and players are repositioned as the Boss approaches. This is called Boss Mode. Boss Modes starts with a new Player Phase as if no one has moved this turn, but the Boss always acts first when activating Boss Mode, so come prepared.
• Fire tiles count as impassable terrain. Characters may spend a main action to extinguish an adjacent fire tile. The excess water also instantly defeats Animated Flames adjacent to the extinguished fire tile, granting EXP as normal.
• Palisades like those on U5 and W6 count as Forest-style defensive terrain (2 MOV to enter, 4 MOV to enter if mounted, +1 DR, +15 Evade). Skeleton Warriors won't enter Palisades, Animated Fires can convert them into a fire tile by ending their turn on one.

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums: Toccata of Dusk [IC]
Post by: xelada on December 31, 2023, 12:33:36 pm

Quote from: IcyTea31 on December 16, 2023, 04:56:41 pm

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6NrxkKb/Amadeo-Small2.png)"The Devil is an old foe, whose trickery is known, and against whom we already have the the perfect weapon in Christ. He can puppet the unwilling to a lesser extent, but the kind of full corruption that we saw here requires convincing over a long period. He must have latched onto some small sin this poor priest had, and had not absolved himself of, which at his urging became greater and greater until he gave himself to the devil. It's unfortunate, but this is why it's important to confess and purify your sins before they become too great."

(https://i.imgur.com/TVJc94V.png)Yes, and I simply wish to learn more so that we may use such a weapon more effectively.
(https://i.imgur.com/57uJwJJ.png)If we knew more about what devilry had befallen him, we may have been able to "cut the strings" puppeting him and save his life, and maybe even his soul.
(https://i.imgur.com/TVJc94V.png)Equally, if we knew how exactly these... perversions... are animated it would be possible to attack that binding directly and quickly and safely return them to their final repose, instead we must endanger ourselves to further desecrate the remains of some while the rest are free to cause more strife and suffering.

Go to U3 and attack Skeleton Warrior E with Quake