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Title: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 11:50:57 am
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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 11:59:39 am
...For the last eight hundred years, the mighty Zorostrian Empire ruled the known world with iron fist.

With the arrival of the New Moon, which is descending toward the world, the Zorostrians frantically tried to recover the Twelve Orbs. Alas, in last fifteen years, not a single one was found.

Today, it was going to change.

~~Prologue: Heralds of the Empire~~

(http://i.imgur.com/mL0pRvU.png)

Prince Aliberti was standing near the window, glaring the thunderstorm that was lingering over the capital city. Dark clouds, tinted with crimson and brown hues, were flashing brightly while the lightning coursed inside them, or traveled down to the ground.

The changes in weather were more frequent and more unpredictable than before. Yesterday, it was raining. This morning, the orange sun was shining, partially shadowed by the red sphere of the New Moon. Now, few hours after the zenith, there was a thunderstorm.

There was a knock on the door, but the Prince kept staring outside. A moment later, the knocking was repeated, and the Prince finally turned toward the door.

(http://i.imgur.com/WaufLmX.png) "You may enter." He watched the door open, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

(http://i.imgur.com/WaufLmX.png) "Maria, Gaspar. What brings you two here? Have the elders, or the King, finally decided to call for my presence? Do you know anything? Tell me everything you've been told."

//Gaspar Faragó and Maria are now in!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 22, 2020, 12:40:15 pm
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680826144945471538/Assassin_talking.png)
"The Grand Alchemist has requested your presence, your Highness. I presume it is of upmost importance, seeing as how I was told nothing more than that" Maria informed, simply and to the point as she strode into the room to place down a tray of tea on the Prince's desk, a tradition of hers at this time of day that would not be interrupted even by the odd weather and panic of the kingdom. Besides that, the maid merely gave the Prince a small bow once she had delivered the tea and answered his question, waiting to see how he would answer. Even if she already knew how he would respond.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 12:41:57 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/WaufLmX.png) "Hmmph. That doesn't tell me much... Gaspar?" The Prince turned to the mage.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 22, 2020, 12:43:04 pm
Gaspar

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I don't know what news he has either, my Prince, but if I had to guess, it's about the Red Devil. Seems like that's the only thing people talk about these days."

"Of course, I could be wrong and he just wants to have some tea with you, but I'd imagine that wouldn't be so important as to keep me and Miss Maria in the dark."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 01:00:54 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/WaufLmX.png) "I see..." The Prince turned toward the window for a brief moment.

(http://i.imgur.com/WaufLmX.png) "Fine, Grand Alchemist it is. I wished that someone more important would order me around, but if it's that old man, so be it. Come! Let's not make him wait too long." Prince Aliberti marched outside his room in soldier's pace, his quarterstaff, knocking gently against the floor tiles, accompanied by soft clacking of Aliberti's lacquered armor.

To get to the Inner Palace from the Royal Chambers, one had to pass through the open corridors that encircled the Second Courtyard. Which means people were exposed to the weather; the hot, dust-filled wind eagerly attacked the Prince and his two companions, but Aliberti wasn't bothered by such simple sandstorm.

After all, there was ice-storm last week. Now that was a nuisance...

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I think that's Grand Alchemist. And I see Royal Priest Marshan too. And who are these others...?" The Prince's voice went quiet as they have entered the Hall of Pillars; one of many in the Inner Palace. Each Hall had its primary function, but most could be used as simple gathering places if necessary.

The Prince, flanked by his two servants, stopped in front of Aldbaran and Marshan. The two elders bowed deeply, and the latter, with wave of the hand, ordered those eight behind him to do the same.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) (http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "May the Creator bless you, Prince Aliberti." The two elders spoke together, and the Prince nodded.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Likewise. Where is my mother? And where is the King? I heard something important is to begin today, so why are they not here? Why it was you who have called for me?"

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Oh, Prince Aliberti, your Mother, Lady Miriah, is currently in the Grand Court, presiding over the case of the murder of her cousin. As for the King himself, he was heading to the Rose Pavilion the last time I saw him." Prince Aliberti grimaced. Those acquitained with the Court well enough knew what kind of chamber Rose Pavilion was and just how many young ladies can fit in its beds at once.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I see. They're busy, then. Why was I called here?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "O, Prince Aliberti, these are the people who shall accompany you on the mission to recover the missing Twelve Orbs!"

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "And that's what will begin today, our beloved Prince. The King himself requested that you lead the effort. I hold a sincere belief that with you leading this noble endeavour, it will surely succeed."

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Royal Priest is right! But let these young people introduce themselves. We have hand-picked them from all the available mercenaries and reservist soldiers of good standing, courage and skill-"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Reservists? Mercenaries? Who am I to be guarded by such a group? Marshan, tell me why haven't my fa- the King sent, for example, half of the Royal Guard with me? Or at least one fifth. Does he think I would carelessly let our soldiers die? No matter, these people will do. I will show him that I can be victorious no matter who is with me." He looked at a cyan-haired duo with certain degree of surprise.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Callimachus? Elana? I know I can trust you two, but I didn't expect my Father to send you with me..." The Prince turned to the strangers and began to inspect them closely. He didn't say anything when looking over the most of them. He have stopped by the dark-skinned girl, though.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "And a girl from Shari-Val." His tone of voice indicated that he wasn't particularily happy about the choice. But of course, every client state was the same - on paper. He couldn't really do anything about it.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Well, don't be afraid to say your names. After all, you will be under my command, for a while..."

//Callimachus, Elana, Irina, Baruk, Konstantin, Alexis, Anumita and Giuseppina are in!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 22, 2020, 01:06:58 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Good to see you, your highness. You already know my name, of course, but for the benefit of the others I am Callimachus Kolya Moralis, the scholar."

The archeologist raised a hand in greeting to the others, then turned it into a proper bow toward the prince.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 22, 2020, 01:19:52 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Your highness, I'm Baruk Katari. I was sent by the Knights Hospitalier to assist with healing and complete my training.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): If I may ask, is there anyone else going to accompany us? The Knights didn't inform me that I would be the only healer here.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 22, 2020, 01:28:32 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Alexis Demitriou." She inclined her head in a gesture that was probably meant to be respectful. It was difficult to muster the feeling when it wasn't offered in return. "I'm glad you're so enthused to work with me." she said, in a perfectly even tone.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 22, 2020, 01:31:59 pm
Quote from: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 01:00:54 pm
"And a girl from Shari-Val."
Gaspar speaks to Prince Aliberti in playful tone, stage-whispering such that the elders are sure to hear:

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Now, now, my Prince, this is no time to judge anyone by their homeland. Even if the elders are being stingy and we can't have the Guard, certainly eight helpers are better than seven?"

He then turns to address the colourful band with a humble bow.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "You may call me Gaspar. Mister Gaspar Faragó, if you wish to be formal, but I have a feeling you aren't that sort of folk. I am but a courtier and occasional adviser, but worry not. I can hold my own in a scrap if things come to that."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 22, 2020, 01:34:41 pm
Maria

Though the Prince was more so confused about being guarded by "mercenaries" and "reservists", the expression that suddenly came to Maria's face could only be described as "appalled". At least for a brief moment before it settled back into her normal mood. Why would they be resorting to mercenaries when they still have the royal guard? Creator, this was why she was one of the only capable people in this castle, because she didn't do stuff like this.

But no matter how much she disliked the decision, she couldn't argue or go against it. It was the decision of the Grand Alchemist and the Royal Priest, and the Prince had accepted it, so it was out of the maid's hands now. When she looked over the group, she could at least see several faces whom she could recognize, or at least pick out. After all, the words that reach the royal family inevitably reach her ears as well. And some seemed... More helpful than others, from first glance.

Though Maria said nothing, waiting for the introductions to finish and for the Prince to speak. She still was not on board with this decision, however.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 22, 2020, 01:37:51 pm
The young woman with cyan hair smiles at those assembled. Her voice is mellifluous and she speaks with a Tunis accent.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "I am proud to advise on this most important mission, my Prince." She turns to the others. "My greetings, brave soldiers! I am Elana, the Starseer of House Farrugia. I will be watching the stars as we seek the orbs!"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 22, 2020, 01:38:34 pm
Before the Prince had arrived, one of the people awaiting the Prince — a red-haired girl generously bespangled with finery and jewelry — had been remarkably neurotically clearing sand out from the golden chains and gems that she was covered with; she hadn’t appreciated the sandstorm because she’d then worried something fierce about looking her best in front of the prince.

This meant that when the Prince actually entered, she jolted upright, standing ramrod-straight and quivering when the Prince actually looked at her. She hurriedly bowed when he asked for their names.

(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”U-um... Your Highness, my name is Giuseppina Abategiovanni” and she just kept on going, not even taking a breath, ”della Chiesa della Terza Parola.”
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 01:41:28 pm
@Baruk:

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Unfortunately, our resources are limited at the moment - I believe Miss Demitriou here has some innate healing skills, if what I've heard is correct..."

@Giuseppina:

The Prince stared blankly at Giuseppina for a brief while.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Sorry... could you repeat your name? I don't think I got it all."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 22, 2020, 01:49:09 pm
"Callimachus and Alexis, huh? Babushka was right. Destiny really does work mysteriously. Or was it in mysterious ways? Is difficult to get proverbs right sometimes."
A very large, muscular man steps forward, aproaching the group, a massive blue coat with fur lining barely concealing his musculature. An equally massive cape sweeps behind him, clearly made of bear skin, that would in times outside of the presence of the royal family conceal an equally gigantic sword. Trinkets line the left side of his coat, mostly golden jewelry he kept as prizes from his many, many jobs.

He places a meaty fist on his chest as a sign of respect. His Savitan-accented voice is clearly joyous and boisterous in tone.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Good to see familiar faces in crowd of strangers, no? I am Konstantin Anatolyevich Belinsky, proud salvage expert, sailor and purveyor of antiques from Savita, at your service, your Highness! But please, call me Kostya, is easier to remember. I look forward to working with all of you, friends!"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 22, 2020, 01:52:41 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "And it's good to work with you again too, Kostya. It's certainly been some time since I had the pleasure."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 22, 2020, 01:54:32 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"That's correct." She glanced at Bartuk for a moment, wondering if he even recognized her. It'd been quite some time since they'd last spoken. "I'll reinforce the line as best I can." Kostya, on the other hand, was a rather more recent friend, and didn't seem to have any trouble at all. "Good to see you too, Kostya." She nods in the direction of the Prince and his staff. "I can vouch for him, at the very least."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 22, 2020, 02:08:25 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”Um...” Giuseppina quailed a little at the prince’s attention, but she was well-used to this particular question, ”my name is Giuseppina Abategiovanni della Chiesa della Terza Parola. M-my, um, uh— my family is the line of Abbot Giovanni of Yakub Zakani’s Church of the Third Word of Tunis, Your Highness.”
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 22, 2020, 02:51:59 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "My Prince, I think the part of that that really matters for our purposes is 'Giuseppina'," Gaspar whispers to the Prince's ear.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 22, 2020, 03:18:01 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Miss Demitriou? Baruk looked at Alexis with a confused expression until the realization finally set in.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Alexis!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 22, 2020, 03:25:06 pm
As the others make their greetings, Elana sidles up to Giuseppina and speaks quietly with her.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Giusi, what a delight! Good to see a face from the Island. Does your father know you're here?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 04:00:29 pm
@Giuseppina:

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Fine then. Giuseppina. Sounds lovely." The Prince shook his head.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on February 22, 2020, 04:14:31 pm
Irina, if she was nervous at all about moving in such rarified heights, showed none of it.  She gave a slight bow to the prince and his retainers.
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Irina Laskarina Mavrokordatou, of the houses of Mavrokordatoi et Mavrogenes.  I am here in the stead of Scholarch Mysitis, who could not join the expedition himself."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 22, 2020, 05:46:35 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Baruk." That answered that question, at least, even if it left others open. "It's been a long time, hasn't it?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on February 22, 2020, 11:23:28 pm
Quote from: Haspen on February 22, 2020, 01:00:54 pm
"And a girl from Shari-Val." His tone of voice indicated that he wasn't particularly happy about the choice.
If Anumita took any offense to the prince's offhand remark, it was impossible to tell through the friendly smile she maintained. Despite whatever he might've thought of her or her people, when that girl from Shari-val finally spoke, it was with a perfect command of the prince's own mother tongue, in a chipper voice so faintly accented it was barely detectable.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)
"Greetings to you as well... your majesty. I'm Anumita, and I hope you'll find my knowledge to be of use to you on this journey."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 23, 2020, 04:02:54 am
Gaspar seems to do a bit of mental maths, and then turns to the elders inquisitively.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png)"Grand Alchemist, Royal Priest. I can't help but notice that a large fraction of this band of mercenaries is made of scholarly and diplomatic types. Would that mean that you don't know where the Twelve Orbs actually are and and we must conduct our own research across the continent? That would also explain the lack of the Guard; those brutes can barely find their way to the city gates unless given exact directions."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 23, 2020, 04:38:42 am
(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "O, that is right, that is right... our diviners and scriers have finally located the Twelve Orbs, scattered and distant as they are."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "So, where are they? Kovalia? The Desert? Those distant lands in the west?"

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "A bit further than that, my Prince..."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Where, then?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Well... they've been scattered, how to put it... on different worlds than ours." The Prince stared blankly at the two elders.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "What do you mean 'different worlds than ours'!? There are no other worlds than-" The Royal Priest clasped his hands.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Yes, yes, we understand that this goes against the established theology - that Creator would bless any other place with life like ours - but, that is how it is. The Twelve Orbs are no longer present on this world, but, instead, are spread apart across multiple other."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I don't believe you! You're preaching heresy!"

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Presented with the results of the divinations and scrying, and the words of the theology, today, may Creator forgive me, I do lean towards the words of our magicians and sorcerors. And, if the Twelve Orbs were hidden somewhere in our world, wouldn't at least few of them show up, even by chance, in Zorestria, my Prince?" Aliberti stood there for a brief moment.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Does Mother knows?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Yes, we told her few days ago, right after we learned this ourselves..."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Does Fa- I mean, the Emperor, knows?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Also, yes. The Empress told him right away." Aliberti looked at the ground in silence.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 23, 2020, 04:47:48 am
Gaspar seems quite suspicious of these "results", but they do make a terrifying amount of sense.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Other worlds. That's not something you hear every day. It would be a great opportunity for the diplomat, scholar and soldier alike."

"If they're real, I presume we have a way to travel to them?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 23, 2020, 05:53:51 am
Baruk smiled when he finally recognized Alexis.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): It has indeed. How have you been? I haven't heard anything from you since... The smile faded.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Your departure was very sudden. I wondered if something had happened, but...

The conversation was momentarily interrupted by otherworldly talk.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Worlds different than ours? That's... quite an unexpected development. Much like the appearance of the Red Devil.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 23, 2020, 06:27:09 am
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Other worlds? No problem for Kostya. What we need for travel?"
If there were, indeed, other worlds, Kostya was looking forward to visiting them. Something about an adventure really got the fire going in his blood. It wasn't like it was going to be any different to this world, anyway, right? Bring the right tools, the right crew, and everything would be fine.

That and the prospect of artifacts to bring back and sell. After all, getting his beloved Yamal back wasn't going to be cheap.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 23, 2020, 06:44:25 am
(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Yes, we do have the means of travel... o, here they come." A pair of magicians dressed in Shari-Valian garbs entered the room, carrying pillows. On one pillow, there was silver mirror, and on other, an ornately decorated brass bracelet.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Through day and night, our enchanters toiled to infuse these items with magic energies. The mirror, once rubbed, will shine a bright light at the edge pointing to the nearest orb. The bracelet, in meanwhile, shall allow the travel between the worlds, allowing you to return."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Are we to scour the whole of an unknown world for one orb?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "No, no, we've attuned the the mirror to the magical fabric of the cosmos; as long as you carry the mirror it will put you in near vicinity of the local Orb once you arrive in a different world." The acolytes passed their magical trinkets to the Royal Priest, who then passed them to Prince Aliberti.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "And language? How shall we communicate with peoples of other worlds?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "The bracelet shall let you and those near you speak the language of the natives, as long as you let the natives speak first so that the bracelet can adjust the words and phrases for the undestanding of your ears..."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "How do we get back?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "O, that is simpler; a mage of your entourage must tap into the enchantments of the bracelet. It will send a magical pulse to our world, telling our scriers and sorcerors that you wish to return."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "This all sounds dangerous, and risky..."

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "The Emperor gave his blessings. All there is to do for you, to agree to lead the search."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 23, 2020, 08:18:58 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Risky indeed, but what gain is there in any endeavor without danger?"

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Other worlds than ours... It's fascinating. Think of what we might see and learn!"

Anthropology was not quite archeology, but Cal was willing to make an exception for such a unique opportunity. Assuming all of this was true, it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. If it was false, well, perhaps it would be an entertaining diversion. Either way he had been asked to be here and he didn't want to disappoint.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 23, 2020, 08:35:00 am
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "That is spirit, Cal! Think of opportunities! If nothing else, is profit to be made. And Babushka always looking for more things to put on mantle..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 23, 2020, 09:06:59 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Yes, profit, of course. I was thinking primarily of what we could learn: new scientific or magical advancements, agriculture techniques - maybe even bring back seeds and plants... who knows what else we could find in these 'other worlds'."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 23, 2020, 09:16:40 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Speaking of bringing back, may I inquire further on this return mechanism?
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 23, 2020, 09:23:25 am
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png) "I cannot help but feel as though you two are becoming senile in your old age" Maria finally commented, already growing tired of this "other world" talk. As much as it made sense considering the missing orbs, it was still annoying to even consider.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png) "... Regardless, if his Highness decides to lead this search, I would have no choice but to accept as well, seeing as the Emperor has made the brilliant move of going with this idea. Pray tell, have you prepared any supplies for these travels?"
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Post by: notquitethere on February 23, 2020, 10:03:41 am
Elana muses aloud, to no one in particular.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Some starseers have wondered if the stars themselves were but twinkling reflections of other worlds-- of heavens and hells and all in between, floating in the astral sea. To think, we could test this poetic notion..."
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Post by: Haspen on February 23, 2020, 10:28:32 am
@Baruk:

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "You must deliver enough magical force in one attempt as to activate it, but not strong enough to break the enchantments."

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "A punch will do."

@Maria:

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "We had enough time only to prepare some medicine... I'm glad you've reminded me, young miss." The Royal Priest handed Maria some bulky bottles.

Maria gets Concoction x3!

@Others:

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "We will do it." The Prince spoke finally, to the delight of the elders. "And unless there are objections, we shall leave... move?... immediately."
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Post by: Solymr on February 23, 2020, 10:32:02 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): A... punch? What if it happens accidentally, or in the middle of battle?
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Post by: Haspen on February 23, 2020, 10:35:40 am
@Baruk:

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "O, that poses an interesting question... I'm sure we can refine the powers of the bracelet more once you return. Keep the bracelet safe and away from danger until then."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 23, 2020, 10:36:53 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Perhaps not immediately, my Prince. Even the strongest warrior still needs to eat, after all. We don't know if these other worlds have food and drink suitable for us, so taking a detour through the kitchens would be wise."
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Post by: Solymr on February 23, 2020, 10:41:34 am
Baruk nodded.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): The logistics of this operation are a bit questionable, but I don't think there is anyone with experience with travelling between worlds. The biggest concern is if we need to make an immediate retreat. Is the bracelet specifically attuned to bring us back, or do we need to be all close or touching it?
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 23, 2020, 10:42:11 am
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png) "That's... Nevermind" the maid muttered, slipping the bulky bottles onto her person, putting aside the elders as she turned back to the Prince,

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680826144945471538/Assassin_talking.png) "I agree with Gaspar, your Highness. Not only that, but we would need to be prepared if we were away from the castle for longer than expected. As helpful as medicine is, I'm sure there's other supplies we can requisition."
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Post by: Haspen on February 23, 2020, 10:51:12 am
@Baruk:

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "It shall transport all those in radius of about ten feet. Please note that our magicians need a moment to detect the magics and prepare the return ritual. Your retreat will not be instantenous..."

@Gaspar&Maria:

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I shall ask the quartermaster about supplies..."

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "A word, my Prince... the whole plan hinges on secrecy. We can't have people outside the capital know that the Zorestrian heir is running an errand, not to mention he does so in places that aren't supposed to exist."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I understand. So no talking about it outside the Palace?"

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "And inside, too. Not that you or anyone here is allowed to leave the Palace grounds anymore... the Emperor ordered so."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "..."
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Post by: Solymr on February 23, 2020, 10:53:43 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): I'll keep it in mind. But in that case, will you be ready in case... any danger also returns with us?
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Post by: notquitethere on February 23, 2020, 10:57:33 am
Elana looks at the positions of the shadows in the room.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Now is an auspicious hour for action. I advise we do not tarry. Send for victuals from the kitchen by all means, but let us make haste."
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Post by: Haspen on February 23, 2020, 10:58:49 am
@Baruk:

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Those involved in the ritual that shall bring you back are well-versed in combat magic."

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "And, alongside me and my colleague, a part of the Royal Guard shall also await your return. If something, or someone, traverses with you, we will be ready."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "The more I listen, the less I'm inclined to go. But, I will do what must be done." The Prince put on the bracelet and hid the mirror inside his coat. "The sooner we go, the sooner we come back. Have someone from the kitchens bring us some food and a sip of drink before we go." The Royal Priest bowed and then dismissed the two Shari-Valian mages to do the errand.
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 23, 2020, 11:11:26 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Very well then."

Gaspar produces a relatively small magical tome from an inner pocket of his coat and steps into the ten-foot radius of the bracelet's magic.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Best we be ready for immediate combat, as we are going in blind. And I suppose if we run out supplies, we can simply return for more."
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Post by: Chevaleresse on February 23, 2020, 11:16:39 am
Alexis was quiet during the discussion of the magic and traveling to other worlds. This wouldn't be conducive to her ends at all, but she couldn't deny being a bit excited. Not many people could claim to be of another world. It also posed some interesting questions about the Cult, as had already been mentioned. . . and speaking of, there was another thing that needed to be addressed.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"To continue the earlier conversation, yes, Baruk, something did happen. I can tell you more about it later." I'm sorry for not even saying goodbye. "It's good to see you're still well, though."
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Post by: Culise on February 23, 2020, 04:10:23 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/f475beK.png) "I can't help looking forward to the possibilities as well," Irina says with a nod to both Kostya and Cal. "What kind of worlds there are, what kind of people live there, and how the Twelve Orbs would have reached them in the first place."  She steps forward as well, one hand on her own tome.
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 23, 2020, 05:44:44 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Ah, an aficionada of the arcane arts, Miss Irina? A worthy pursuit. I must admit I am very curious about the magics of these other worlds and how they might interact with ours. Even though this venture will hopefully only be an 'in-and-out bag-and-tag', as they sometimes call them, the opportunities for future research are immeasurable."
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Post by: Culise on February 23, 2020, 06:12:37 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/f475beK.png) "Another student of the scholarly arts?"  Irina seems amused.  "While my areas of research were closer to the ancient cataclysms and the Twelve Orbs themselves, that is another good question."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 23, 2020, 06:38:32 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Indeed, miss. How our artifacts ended up in their worlds will be an interesting question to consider."

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Truth told I'm happy there's so many fellow scholars. Soldiers are well and good but they might serve the wrong impression; this is a mission of discovery, not of conquest."
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Post by: Powder Miner on February 24, 2020, 05:01:33 am
Had things not taken a rather sudden turn, Giuseppina would likely have had more comments, or at least visible reactions to her name -- despite the fact that the Prince seemed little interested in her leviathan of a name, the fact that he was at least bothering to say her first name fully buoyed her a little. On the flip-side, Elana using a nickname caused a quiet little flash of irritation in Giuseppina; honestly, she hated nicknames, but she usually wasn't confident enough to say so unless asked, meaning that most people around her used them -- especially someone like Elana who she'd naturally seen a few times during voyages but who hadn't exactly learned Giuseppina's personality inside and out.

Of course, things DID take a sudden turn, and as the conversation went on she grew paler and paler and her eyes widened more and more. Other worlds (WHY WAS THIS A BIG DEAL TO NOBODY ELSE), established counter to the religion of the Creator, magical world-traveling bracelets and rituals and-- well-- this was all quite a bit to take in, especially for somebody as jumpy and superstitious as was Giuseppina. The end result of this was that Giuseppina was dead silent, looking kind of like she'd seen a ghost, her whole cosmological viewpoint being upended, and she sort of just stood, trembling lightly and clutching some of her jewelry.

(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):". . ."
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 12:39:06 pm
The Shari-Valians returned with a pitcher of wine, a set of mugs, and a platter of still warm, unleavened bread slices.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Ah, a drink before the journey!"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "Blessings for you all, o brave saviors of Zorestria!" The Royal Priest and the Grand Alchemist were first to indulge in the wine.

Aliberti decided against the meal, and kept brooding mildly about the whole cosmological exposition that took place a while ago.
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 12:42:49 pm
Callimachus poured himself a mug and raised it in a toast to the group's health.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Ante, stin hygeia mas!"

Then he finished it with a long drink and took a piece of bread. He wasn't overly hungry, but breaking bread was a gesture of camaraderie before undertaking such an unusual expedition.
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 12:51:23 pm
Gaspar pours a mug and raises it in toast as well.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Nazdrave!"

He drinks, but only a mouthful. It wouldn't do to not be in one's full faculties when first seeing alien lands. The bread he eats with much less celebration, more to maintain the mask of coolness than to feed a hunger, as the anticipation of getting to visit another world is truly exhilarating.
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 24, 2020, 12:52:11 pm
Maria

At the Alchemist's clarification that they needed to keep this entire ordeal a secret, and that they were no longer permitted to leave the Palace by any means, Maria just barely kept her frustration in check. They were implying that she wasn't capable of keeping a secret? That was a part of her job, for crying out loud. She was right, those two were getting senile in their old age, and she was beginning to get tired of them seeming to actively work against her when it came to ensuring the Prince's safety.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png) "Fine, fine" was all she said, annoyance clear in her voice as she unslung a bow from her back, strangely unnoticeable on her uniform until she brought it out, along with a roll string, and began to prepare herself for possible combat. The scholars, along with Gaspar (unsurprisingly) were far too casual for something of this magnitude, but Gaspar was right in that they needed to be ready to fight at a moment's notice. She did take a few slices of bread though, not for herself, but just in case they were away for longer than expected.
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Post by: Solymr on February 24, 2020, 12:58:26 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Likewise. We could catch up after this endeavor if all goes well.

Baruk politely refuses the drink but grabs a piece of bread to eat.
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 01:16:15 pm
There was drinking (not so much) and a snack (of the bland kind), before Prince interrupted it.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Let's go already." The Royal Priest hastily wiped his beard and then pulled out a scroll.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Ah, I forgot! Please, my Prince, the list of Orbs!" Aliberti took the scroll, inspected it before opening it. After he opened it, he began reading out loud:

Spoiler: Gotta get'em all! (click to show/hide)

Aliberti rolled up the scroll and passed it to Callimachus, presumably for safekeeping.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "...right. Anything special about them?"

(http://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "O, the ancient texts speak little. They're about a man's head in size, and they are made of amber-like stone, translucent or transparent to a degree. Each is marked by beads of red suspended in the amber, the amount of beads corresponding of course to the number of the orb..." Prince Aliberti thought only briefly.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Twelve orange balls with red dots, got it." The Prince turned to his group. "Last chance to back out." The Prince might be lying, for the magicians have already arranged themselves in a circle and began chanting and whispering the magical spell.
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 01:20:15 pm
Callimachus nodded and placed the scroll into an inside pocket of his vest, with his journals, writing implements, and trap-disarming / lock-picking tools.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I'm not the kind of man to refuse a royal invitation, nor the kind of scholar to turn down a chance like this that might never come again."

He checked that his dagger was at his waist - it wasn't the strongest weapon in the world, but he had been trained in knifework and it was sufficient for most encounters as well as other uses.
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 24, 2020, 01:55:38 pm
Kostya pours himself a stiff drink rather quickly and takes a massive gulp. Such a large amount of alcohol was, of course, nothing to the mountain of a man.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Ready or not, friends, we go!"
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Post by: Chevaleresse on February 24, 2020, 02:21:48 pm
Alexis took a small sip of the wine, but focused on the bread, taking a fair amount to nibble at as they traveled.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"This is going to be interesting, if nothing else."
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 02:34:41 pm
The magicians' chanting reached a melodic phase, and then there was a flash of light.

And then everyone collapsed into a big pile - the spell placed them a foot or two above the ground.

And so, Maria fell under Aliberti, and Aliberti with his face strategically placed below Maria's collarbone. Alexis fell flat on the ground, which wouldn't be a problem, except that Kostya landed on top of Alexis. Somehow, Callimachus ended on his feet, only to tumble over Kostya. Irina was alone from the pile, but that wasn't much of an improvement, for she fell with her back into some sort of a puddle.

Aliberti realized where he was, and quickly rose onto his knees, staring at Maria.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Apologies..."

Everyone was in some sort of cave it seems, lit with a troch held by a greatly confused, white-haired man in slim robes. He was staring at the pile speechlessly - presumably he wasn't used to large group of people falling out of thin air.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Marsh hacak?" He spoke with an alien accent. "Erem j'uaraҫ?"
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 02:46:40 pm
Gaspar is quick to stand up and dust himself, before turning towards the alien to greet him with a bow.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Ah, a local! It might be wishful thinking, but do you speak Zorestrian? Govorish li Abbi, mozhe bi?"

Not that he would expect the locals to share any languages, but in a completely unknown world, anything is possible.
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 02:52:55 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "A... A shont orandash. Erem uaraitc?" The man looked about.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Uh... " Aliberti looked at the bracelet. "Does this thing work?" The bracelet didn't do much but reflect the shine of the troch

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Hab je hiyet onenden hed? Jaur speach ise so slurriang I'r canda orandashan jaur..."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 02:58:10 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "It's working. Sir, please keep talking. What is your name?"
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 24, 2020, 03:21:00 pm
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/675409780407271444/Assassin_Narrowed_Eyes.png) "Your Highness, I believe the chance to 'back out' passed by the time you agreed to this" Maria stated, rising to her feet as she tested the string of her bow, making sure it was tight enough for use. Unfortunately, it was at that point where the spell finished, a bright light enveloping her vision before she could react.

Then in the next instant, she fell through the air, the spell seeming to haphazardly position them from where they had been standing moments prior. As it was, Maria didn't have much of a chance to react when she collided with her back on the ground, and was then crushed even further by a body landing on top of her. At the very least her head hadn't been harmed, aside from smacking against cold stone from the initial fall, so the maid was able to get her bearings and notice who was on top of her. The Prince.

... Yeah, she'd probably have to kill one of those old men once she found the chance.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png) "Think nothing of it, your Highness" Maria said once the Prince had gotten off of her, face expressionless as she waited and pushed herself off the ground, dusting off her own uniform. So they were dropped in a cave, with another scholarly individual as their local connection. It was good that the old men made sure to clarify that they would be relatively near the Orb once they arrived.

Well, Gaspar was currently handling the local, trying to get the bracelet to do its work, so Maria simply continued to scan the cave, making sure there wasn't anything else aside from their little group of book worms and mercenaries.
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 03:31:55 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Or ar you foregneurs? Socoldati, maybe?"

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "It works, after all!" The white-haired man rubbed his head in consternation.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "This is extremely tiresome."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 03:48:40 pm
Cal had jumped to his feet and had been trying to record what the stranger was saying in his journal, though given it was only sounds it was hard to transcribe accurately. Now he put his journal away - since the magic was working, that avenue of study was lost - and approached the stranger with a hand out in greeting.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Hello, yes. My name is Callimachus Moralis. What is yours?"
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 03:53:57 pm
The mage looked at Callimachus' extended hand.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Isidore. Isidore Dumt. What are... how, how did you get here? One thing I'm preparing for my task, and then suddenly there's a mound of people in front of me. For best of our mutual interest, I hope you're neither graverobbers nor enemies of the Empire."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 03:57:35 pm
Him being disinterested is a bad sign, but I shouldn't reveal too much about us just yet...

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Sorry, sorry, sir. Yes, we are foreigners, and not your enemies. My name is Gaspar. We have a method of translation that required a moment to identify your language. He..."

Gaspar gestures towards Prince Aliberti.

"...is the leader of our group. We are here searching for something that we have lost, as well as to learn about this land. You need not involve yourself, unless you wish to. I would be happy to speak to a local scholar, however, to understand this land better."

He looks like he might be a scholar. Asking for one this way will solve that without revealing that I don't know for sure.
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 04:08:23 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "If you were looking for a city with a scholar, then I'm afraid that whatever method of... transportation you're using is extremely faulty. Afen is four days horseback from here." He opened a large, gold-bound tome.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "I'm afraid I don't buy your story. Explain yourselves immediately." Aliberti stepped closer, hands open in a peaceful gesture.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "No, wait, this is all a misunderstanding. We're searching for an item that was taken from..." Aliberti paused for a moment. "Our homeland. This magic we're using was supposed to bring us to its location but we've ended here." Isidore looked at Aliberti, then Gaspar, and Callimachus, and others still bringing themselves up from the ground.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "I still don't believe you. And even if your story was true, I doubt the item you would be seeking was stashed away in the White Tomb, it's been sealed for centuries."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 04:14:06 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Oh, are you an archeologist as well?"

It was the only reason for people to hang around sealed tombs, as far as Cal was concerned.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Can you tell us more about the White Tomb?"
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Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 04:17:32 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Uh... what even is an archeologist? As for the White Tomb, how wouldn't you know? It's one of the many resting places for the deceased members of the Imperial Family. You know what, you're so clueless that I'm willing to accept that you're foreigners."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 04:23:16 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "True, our transportation method is still under development. We only had a direction, and not an exact distance. We honestly don't know where we are, only that our belonging is somewhere 'nearby', but that could just as well be in the next town over as here. Still, being that our group is mostly of scholars, there is no reason we couldn't start our secondary objective of learning about this land here...unless this is a place we're not allowed to be in?"

Does Isidore have a weapon visible?
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Post by: notquitethere on February 24, 2020, 04:24:31 pm
Elana Farrugia hops to her feet and dusts down her robe. All former calm is lost as she realises the magic has worked. She reaches down to touch the earth and looks about with joy.

(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "Ahh! I thought the whole other worlds thing might have been some kind of metaphor. This isn't just a vision quest! A joint meditation! Ahh!"

She sees some of the others are attempting serious communication with the stranger.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Ahem."
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Post by: Chevaleresse on February 24, 2020, 04:26:08 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Kostya... Please... You're going to crush me to death." Alexis wasn't a frail woman, but Kostya looked like he had bear in his recent ancestry.
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 04:26:35 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "An archeologist is a scholar that studies ancient history, usually by investigating old ruins and drawing conclusions about what they were for and how the people lived there - unless it has an obvious purpose, such as a tomb, of course. Then it's usually studying the relics left behind."

Cal was already sketching the surrounding caves and making notes that the White Tomb was the resting place for members of the Imperial Family of... where was here?

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Hmm. What's the name of this country, mister Dumt?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 04:31:07 pm
Gaspar could feel the magics of light infused in the tome Isidore was holding, but the spell itself was quite alien too.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Hmph, you're not allowed inside, the entry allowed for members of Imperial Family, plus some others." He then looked at Callimachus in dull surprise.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Honestly? How do you..." Isidore paused for a moment. "Arvadia. Empire of Arvadia."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "And yours? I don't know any civilized land that haven't heard of our mighty nation."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 24, 2020, 04:33:16 pm
Kostya, for his part, had had worse landings in his time. Still, most of those landings did not involve landing on his fellow crew members. He pulls himself to his feet, flapping the bearskin cape he wore before turning around and offering Alexis a hand of assistance.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Am sorry, friend. Landing strategy clearly not concern of magicians when they made magic teleportation bracelets."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 04:36:41 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Ah. Arvadia, yes, thank you."

Cal added that to his notes, and then proceeded to sketch Isidore and write what little he knew about the man. Notes included things such as 'honor guard?' and 'stuffed shirt'. Evidently he was going to leave explanations of who they are to the others.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 04:44:38 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "We call our land Zorestria. It's far past a great sea, so I'd understand if you haven't heard of it either."

Considering the fuss that rose from the idea of other worlds back home...best keep it under wraps.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 24, 2020, 04:44:48 pm
The landing wasn't as calamitous for Baruk as for some of the other members, with fewer persons landing on him. He quickly got to his feet and started helping people up.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Everyone alright? Maybe I should have asked more before leaving...

Upon noticing the first contact wasn't going so well, Baruk tried to contribute to it.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Perhaps we should discuss it somewhere less, how do I say it, forbidden for us? It's really not our intention to offend our new hosts as soon as we arrive.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 24, 2020, 04:53:10 pm
Elana helps Giuseppina to her feet. It's clear she feels a sisterly sense of duty for her fellow Tunis aristocrat, though they don't know each other well yet.

(https://i.imgur.com/3XBeDk4.png) "We can thank our lucky stars we made it safe!"

As the others are speaking, Elana has a good look at her surrounds, looking to decipher any markings on the walls and noting any exits.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "I wonder if the bracelet helps us read as well..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 04:54:06 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Great sea, huh? I've heard of a great sea in the far west..." Then, there was a great shine emanating from Aliberti - who has handling the mirror. The light was so bright it illuminated the cave well enough to see one of it's ends - blockaded by a polished wall of bricks and heavy metal door in the middle.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Gah, what's with that light!?" Isidore grumbled as the light diminished and disappeared

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Apologies... another faulty trinket, I'm afraid." Aliberti pocketed the mirror and stepped back, right to Kostya, Baruk, Elana and others.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "The mirror pointed right towards the door."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 24, 2020, 05:15:28 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Either way, this place is very interesting. Are you in charge here, or whom should we ask for permission to look around a little? We would be very interested in learning about your culture. We don't need to hear any secrets or breach any sacred seals, of course; everything around us has something to teach us."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 24, 2020, 05:17:59 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "You would have to travel to Afen and send a letter to the capital, or visit the palace itself. That's about a month of travel from here. Faster if you have horses, of course. Either way, if you peacefully withdraw, and leave me to do my job, I would be happy."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 24, 2020, 05:18:57 pm
Elana takes in the scene and whispers her advice quickly and quietly.

(https://i.imgur.com/nAknLXO.png) "Though it might offend the native, we need to get into this White Tomb. I advise you declare your intention to do so, to find this one small thing, and if the man tries to stop us, we can bind and gag him until we're done. We don't want him running for aid."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 24, 2020, 05:56:55 pm
Callimachus looked up from his notes.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "That's a good question. What is your job here? Are you a guard, perhaps?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 24, 2020, 06:01:31 pm
Maria

Maria, since the conversation with the local had started, remained silent, standing to the side with her expression shrouded by the torchlight's shadows. She was not liking the way these negotiations were going, but it was not her duty to deal with locals and gain access to an ancient tomb. However, unless the Prince agreed to, she would not 'peacefully withdraw' until they retrieved the orb.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/675409780407271444/Assassin_Narrowed_Eyes.png) "Your Highness" Maria spoke in a voice that was barely just a whisper, one that would be difficult to hear if one was much further than the Prince himself. She didn't say anything more than that, but her question was clear. She was asking for permission to deal with the problem in front of them, if she needed to. It may not end in bloodshed, but she would be ready in a heartbeat if it did.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on February 24, 2020, 07:11:52 pm
Irina, still wet, tried to at least conceal her irritation.  This was more difficult than it seemed, as the chill water felt like it kept trickling down her back.  She continued to quietly watch as the others took the lead in talking with the stranger.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 25, 2020, 12:57:25 am
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "No, I'm here to investigate two rumors. One, that the Tomb has been opened by some thieves and graverobbers. Other, that undead started crawling around the mountain. If possible, I'm also to check if any of funerary goods have been moved." He pulled out an old book from inside his robes. "That might take a while, though. The Book of Rest has many pages..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 25, 2020, 04:33:22 am
It is here that Kostya deigns to aid his comrades in negotiations. Not one for unsavoury solutions to problems, and definitely one for being friendly to strangers, the big man strolls forwards among his peers.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Perhaps we can help you with that, friend. Many eyes and hands better than two, no? Less time for you and I spent in cold damp cave. And if there are undead monsters, is not good idea to fight on your own. Just tell us what to look for."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2020, 08:10:17 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "What my friend says is true, and I do have some experience with fighting the undead. Surely this is an amenable offer, yes?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 25, 2020, 12:21:55 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Hmm, well... I mean, make sure you don't displace anything."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Ahem. And if we help you with your task, we keep the orb."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Unless it is listed on funerary item list."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "You have the book, right? Apparently it's big, orange, with markings..." Dumt flipped the pages of his book, tracing his finger over them.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Made of brass? Or gold?"

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Er, no I... I don't think it would be made of metal."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 25, 2020, 12:56:35 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/0wrpefW.png) "The orbs are more like amber, an orange gem stone my Prince..."

Elana approached the great metal door.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "If it is decided, the day grows long, lead on Mister Isidore."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 25, 2020, 02:42:09 pm
Isidore flipped through the pages of his book.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "I don't see anything orb-shaped AND made of amber in the listing of funerary goods-"

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Can we go inside now?"

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Right." Isidore moved toward the door, and Aliberti led others after him. The white-haired mage raised his palm toward the arch above the door. With a creak, the iron doors swung open.

Guttural growls, shuffling of feet and clacking of bones came from inside. Isidore opened his gold-bound tome of magic.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Well, the second rumor has just been proven true. My job has only just begun!"

~~Player Turn 1~~

EXP: 0/100

Objectives:
Find the Orb!
Bonus: Help Isidore Dumt cleanse the White Tomb.

Info: Wooden supports count as Pillars.

Enemies Stats are here! (https://pastebin.com/3XijuLTW)
Allies Stats are here! (https://pastebin.com/qFim3CRq)

(https://i.imgur.com/sbpNvjx.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 25, 2020, 03:04:51 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I can't say I expected to fight undead today."

"I would prefer if someone with more armour than me went through the door first, only so we can build a better formation once we're through."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on February 25, 2020, 05:44:38 pm
Up til now, Anumita had been quietly occupying herself examining the strange writings on the outer tomb wall, rather disinterested in the diplomacy going on nearby. The offhand mention of undead, however, and the subsequent moans and howls that emanated forth once the tomb door opened,  was enough to wrest her attention towards the matter at hand.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"I see this world has some form of necromancy as well. How interesting."

Quote from: IcyTea31 on February 25, 2020, 03:04:51 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I can't say I expected to fight undead today."

"I would prefer if someone with more armour than me went through the door first, only so we can build a better formation once we're through."
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Well... doesn't look like we have much in the way of armor, but I'd be happy to join the front here, if you wish."

Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2020, 05:44:59 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Leave it to me."

Callimachus hustles to 10-16.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 25, 2020, 05:52:36 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Friends, stay behind Kostya! I have itching to fight!"
11-18
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 25, 2020, 06:52:03 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "We should send forth the tomb ro—I mean, the archaeologist—to search the tomb for the orb."

Elana-> 9-16
Sing to Callimachus to give another turn

(https://i.imgur.com/3XBeDk4.png) "♪ Callimachus, you'll go fastest! ♫"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 25, 2020, 06:58:48 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I haven't often had the opportunity to have people cheer me on while I explore. Thank you."

Cal slips between the supports at 6,15 and studies the nearby zombie's habits.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 25, 2020, 07:57:00 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Well, I'm glad everything worked out one way." She still felt a bit squashed from earlier, but didn't let that deter her from moving up.
10-17
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on February 25, 2020, 08:58:14 pm
Unable to move forward, Irina shifts to one side in an attempt to get a better look at what's happening ahead.

Irina moves to 09-19
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on February 26, 2020, 05:11:27 pm
Hearing no protests to her offer, Mita made her way forward. This was an opportunity for study she'd be rather remiss to pass up.

Anumita Moves to 9-17
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 26, 2020, 05:14:45 pm
As his magic is quite long-ranged, Gaspar has no issue being in the back row. He moves to 10-19.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 26, 2020, 05:26:44 pm
10-16
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 26, 2020, 07:28:45 pm
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png) "Well, I guess we're doing this now."

Wait for next turn
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 27, 2020, 02:10:53 am
Giuseppina had been more than a little frozen up during the encounter with Isidore -- she had been unable to find the words to speak despite very much wanting to, and instead all she had managed to was clutch her jewelry, opening and closing her mouth shakily as she tried to find places to interject (though she never quite managed to even when she found these places). It was funny... she had considered negotiation actually a potential skill of hers, as her father had educated her in it, but... evidently not, it would seem.

Rattling skeletons, marching down the hall with weapons, really didn't do a lot to bring her out of her terrifiedly nervous panic. Terrifying, horrible magics...
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”E-- eek...”

Now she was clutching her axe, though, so at least that was an improvement.
Shuffle up to 11, 19
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 27, 2020, 12:30:54 pm
//Gaspar didn't move becuz Baruk was still there!

There was moving!

~~Enemies Turn!~~

There was some amongst the undead, too.

The zombie Callimachus wanted to study moved to the supports and swiped at him! The archeologist felt first-hand the sting of rotting nails rending his abs.

Quote from: Restless Corpse A vs Callimachus
Hit: 93-16 = 77
Hit roll: 26, hit!
No crit roll.
Damage: 14-1 = 13dmg

Callimachus counterattacks!
Hit: 90-15-6 = 69
Hit roll: 78, miss!

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Keep an eye for the Orb, people. It could be anywhere- Callimachus!"

~~Player Turn 2~~

EXP: 3/100

(https://i.imgur.com/BYaO85T.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on February 27, 2020, 01:23:33 pm
Anumita had poked her head around the corner just in time to see the archaeologist being carved up by the walking dead.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png) Hmmm... typical ghoul specimen, claws don't seem to be envenomed. A bit stronger than usual from the looks of how badly that hurt. Though, that's probably just because he's just wearing clothes. Wonder how durable it is....

Unfurling a black tome from her robes, she rushed forward and raised her hand at the ghoul, unleashing a tendril of concentrated darkness...

Anumita move to 6-16, Attacks the Ghoul
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 27, 2020, 01:35:04 pm
The undead corpse exploded into rotten chunks!

Quote from: Anumita vs Restless Corpse A
Hit: 90-6 = 84
Hit roll: 82, hit!
Crit roll: 16, crit!
Damage: 9-1 = 8x3 = 24dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 27, 2020, 01:38:24 pm
Maria moves to 9-17, now that things are a bit cleared up now.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 27, 2020, 03:12:58 pm
10-15
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 27, 2020, 04:57:36 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/0feyf9md34tcm4v/EyesClosed.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Ugh. Thank you very much, miss."

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I did not think it intelligent enough to move between the supports like that; now I know."

Cal moves to 4,14 and opens the door after Baruk heals him.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 27, 2020, 05:16:18 pm
Having had a nasty bump with Baruk a moment ago, Gaspar runs into the doorway to notice that Callimachus is already going towards new danger despite serious bleeding wounds. While the bravery is is appreciable, patience is a greater virtue.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Callimachus, wait for Baruk! Your wound needs healing!"

Keeping in mind that patience, Gaspar makes sure to slow his steps enough for Baruk to move out of the way this time.

10-16 once it's open.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 27, 2020, 05:22:07 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/2a1ofq2r1hy4ihn/barukgrimace.png?raw=1): Ouch. Let's hope it wasn't infected. Wait up!

7-16 await performs
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 27, 2020, 05:39:28 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/3XBeDk4.png) "♫ Baruk Katari man, go heal our Kovalian! ♪"

7-17, perform for Baruk
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 27, 2020, 05:45:19 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Thanks! Now let me see that wound...

4-15 heal up the thief prof
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 27, 2020, 05:46:48 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Efharisto, thank you very much for the aid."

Callimachus held out his arm where he had... somewhat blocked the attack with his forearm. It didn't look great.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on February 27, 2020, 09:41:12 pm
Moving forward, Irina sees the aftermath of the battle, but forbears to comment.
9-16
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 28, 2020, 02:12:56 pm
Quote from: Baruk heals Callimachus
10+3 = Up to 13HP healed

(https://i.imgur.com/oBEqazc.png)

The burial shelves were filled with skeletal remains of the Imperial family. Various funerary vessels, including jars, bowls, vases and amphorae were lined against the walls between shelves. All was intact, except for corner to the left of entrance - the natural rock broke through, making a corner mess of boulders, rubble, bones and shattered pottery.

The emptiness of the image is because the fate-directing prominence is lacking detailed tiles. Thou shalt dealeth wittit.

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 28, 2020, 02:20:39 pm
Giuseppina frankly struggled to get ahead -- she really didn't want to be rude and push people aside, but she couldn't bring herself to try and vocally get people aside, either.
10, 17
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 28, 2020, 02:33:14 pm
8-15
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 28, 2020, 03:04:05 pm
Giuseppina bumped against Alexis' armor.

~~Enemies Turn!~~

The bone-man went and slashed Alexis up!

Quote from: Bone Warrior B vs Alexis
Hit: 85+15-10-5 = 85
Hit roll: 21, hit!
Crit roll: 72, no crit
Damage: 8+1-3 = 6dmg

Alexis counters!
Hit: 86+10-15-11 = 70
Hit roll: 36, hit!
Crit roll: 14, no crit
Damage: 10-1-4 = 5dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

Dumt, with help of Aliberti, made short work of the offending bone-man. One more remains!

Quote from: Isidore Dumt vs Bone Warrior B
Hit: 85+10-11 = 84
Hit roll: 11, hit!
Crit roll: 77, no crit
Damage: 13-2 = 11dmg

Quote from: Prince Aliberti vs Bone Warrior B
Hit: 84+10-15-11 = 68
Hit roll: 37, hit!
No crit roll
Damage: 13-1-4 = 7dmg

~~Player Turn 3~~

EXP: 25/100

(https://i.imgur.com/BtQG0I5.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 28, 2020, 03:08:10 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”Ah! S- sorry!”
Giuseppina let out a bit of a squeak after she ran directly into Alexis, especially because Alexis looked very stern -- and then after a moment of indecisive panic just outright ran forward this time, hoping not to run into anyone.
9, 15
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 28, 2020, 03:17:01 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Impressive magic, folks! Let me show you some of my own..."

7-16. Attack Bone Warrior A with Wind.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 28, 2020, 03:22:02 pm
8-13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on February 28, 2020, 03:22:24 pm
Anumita had simply nodded in response to the earlier thanks she'd received. It was good that she'd saved the archaeologist, but she couldn't deny the pangs of disappointment at how quickly the ghoul had fallen. Clearly she'd put far too much oomph into the spell, and well... blasting the specimens into oblivion wouldn't do much for getting a sense of their base resilience.

...

Unless she did it several more times. At least then, she'd have an idea of the average upper ceiling for how much damage they could withstand before total destruction. So... she supposed either way, there was still something she could take away from it all. Which was precisely her mindset as she again flipped open her tome and raised her hand towards the nearby skeleton, which was already being assailed by some wind magic by the looks of it. It was no issue though, she had a feeling a bit of wind alone wouldn't be enough to break those old bones. Unless of course, the purple haired fellow also blasted things into oblivion. But she'd cross that bridge if she came to it.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"No use crying over spilled milk. Let's see if we can send you to join your friends~"
Attack Bone Warrior A if it survives Gaspar's attack
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on February 28, 2020, 03:25:40 pm
There was a blast of wind, and then explosion of dark mist.

Nothing remained of the skeletal warrior except its rotten shoes.

Quote from: Gaspar vs Bone Warrior A
Hit: 102+10-11 = 101, autohit!
Crit roll: 100, no crit
Damage: 7-2 = 5dmg

Quote from: Anumita vs Bone Warrior A
Hit: 90+10-11 = 89
Hit roll: 72, hit!
Crit roll: 14, crit!
Damage: 9-2 = 7x3 = 21dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 28, 2020, 03:26:34 pm
Alexis had noticed the woman running up, and so she only shifted slightly when Giusippina bumped into her. She opened her mouth to reassure her, at which point she continued to skitter away.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Giusippina! Be careful!" She paused, making sure to moderate her tone. "We don't know what else is in this tomb, if you run away from people like that you could get hurt."

8-11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on February 28, 2020, 03:31:00 pm
Gaspar blinked at the second undead in a row being disintegrated by Anumita.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I...may need to practice my magic a little more. You're making me jealous, Anumita."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 28, 2020, 03:34:02 pm
Cal goes to 8-15.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Are you all right? You seem a little excited, no?"

This was directed at Giuseppina.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on February 28, 2020, 03:35:42 pm
Maria

Honestly, seeing how quickly the undead abominations were being dealt with was... Surprising. Maria was experienced and had dealt with plenty of odd things, but what she knew of the undead was that they tended to stick around for a while, even if they were just bones held together by strands of magic. So she didn't know if these kinds were far more frail than most, or the Shari-Val girl was simply stronger than she appeared.

Hm... She'd investigate the latter once they had time. For now, she kept herself near the Prince, arrow knocked and ready in case anything popped up from the stoneworks.

Maria moves to 8-14
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 28, 2020, 04:05:32 pm
Alexis' response, perhaps predictably, only led to yet more panic from the very skittish girl.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”O-- oh-- oh no, I'm so sorry! I-- um-- I'll... try to be careful... I was just, um, also stuck behind everyone else already, so, um, never mind...”
She blushed and looked down, and twisted her hands around her axe nervously when Callimachus then spoke to her.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”T- this is just... we're in another world... and... there are the walking dead... and... it's a lot.”
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on February 28, 2020, 04:09:55 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Just watch yourself. And don't apologize to me, you haven't done anything." Well, realistically she had, because if the girl put herself into danger, then Alexis would be immediately following, but something told Alexis that this angle wasn't one to take with her.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 28, 2020, 04:11:49 pm
The scholar nodded.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "If you're not used to such things, I can see how they unnerve. Not many in our world ventured through the Gray Wastelands."

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "But we'll be fine. The wizard from Shari-Val is quite powerful, that cleric is well-versed in healing magic, and I trust Kostya's strength as well. If you are nervous, you can follow them... or me. I would appreciate the company."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 28, 2020, 04:31:33 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”Hahhhh... right... um... I'll, um... I want to be... I'll go wherever I'm needed, but... um... thank you.”
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 28, 2020, 04:41:46 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "These corpses seem all rattle and no chains. I think we've got this! Now, to find that orb..."

Elana jogs through the pillars where she sees Calimachus speaking with Giuseppina. That tomb diving rogue speaking with Elana's noble and gentle cousin! (Well not really her cousin, but close enough!) She strides over to direct the archaeologist to more useful endeavours.

7, 15, perform for Calimachus

(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♪ Oh Mister Moralis this... is enough paralysis! ♫"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on February 28, 2020, 04:50:24 pm
Kostya hollers to the girl who he sees the two people he already knew talking to.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Is alright, friend! You are in good hands! Cal and Alexis like good matches and fur coats in Savitan winter; you never go without!"

Then Elana.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "You have good voice, friend! But the rhyming....is, how you say...in need of improvement."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on February 28, 2020, 04:51:24 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "You're quite welcome."

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/cgp4sk565ugtblj/Flirt.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "A lily such as yourself should bloom, not wither in the shadow of doubt, no?"

At that moment Elana jogged up and rightfully pointed out that he had a job to do, so he put his glasses back on.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Yes, you're right. We do need to find that orb; I'll check the door in this corridor over here."

He smiled at the Tunisian ladies as he took a few steps backwards, then turned so nothing would sneak up on him when he rounded the corner.

Callimachus moves on up to 11-13.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on February 28, 2020, 05:09:38 pm
Giuseppina opened her mouth to respond to Kostya, but... suddenly she fell silent, almost visibly processing Callimachus' behavior. Then she turned to Elana, gaping.
(https://i.imgur.com/nBkwbEO.png):"W-w-w-wha?! D-- did he just--"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on February 28, 2020, 05:24:02 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/jr5k6gebx7jnv35/baruksurprised.png?raw=1): Alexis, wait! Prince Aliberti, you're slightly in the way... Mister Callimachus, don't go off by yourself again- oh dear.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfuyzv0hoiqhefs/baruktired.png?raw=1): I believe I begin to understand what Master meant by "herding cats".

6-14 do le nothing
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on February 28, 2020, 06:27:25 pm
Elana stops with Giuseppina a moment.

(https://i.imgur.com/0wrpefW.png) "It seems that culture and decorum among these mercenary types is not what we would expect back home... I mean, fancy not recognising a dactylic rhyme!"

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "And as for that archaeologist! I mean perhaps in a certain light his boldness could be seen as charming. But the audacity of a wink! If we were back in court there would be talk!"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on February 28, 2020, 07:56:22 pm
Irina continues making her way slowly forward.
8-15
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on February 28, 2020, 08:01:30 pm
Quote from: IcyTea31 on February 28, 2020, 03:31:00 pm

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I...may need to practice my magic a little more. You're making me jealous, Anumita."
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Hehe, Thank you! Don't be too hard on yourself though, my spells have always tended to... critically surge more than usual when I'm at my best. This tome is a lot easier to manage than what I normally carry too, so I'm sure that's also factoring in."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on March 03, 2020, 01:42:05 am
(https://i.imgur.com/nBkwbEO.png):"W-well, I never DID spend all that much time in court compared to on the sea... but it is... definitely..." her voice moved into a quiet, high-pitched squeak. "bold."
Giuseppina and Elana had likely primarily come into contact with each other through her father's business -- Feliciano Abategiovanni della Chiesa della Terza Parola had strong interests in making sure that his astronomy was very, very solid, as mistakes could result in delays or in the worst cases (which he hadn't had for years and years and years, but which he still worried about) ending up at the wrong location altogether. For this reason, they had seen Starseers, oft including Elana, usually between every voyage.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 03, 2020, 02:23:02 pm
~~Enemies Turn!~~

The skeletons moved closer and now Alexis could see that these three had equipment which state of rot was much 'fresher'. One of them had a pickaxe lodged in its ribs, and their armor was clearly mismatched, and not uniform.

~~Allies Turn!~~

Dumt and Aliberti rushed to deal with the new threats.

~~Player Turn 4~~

EXP: 36/100

(https://i.imgur.com/1TiUvrC.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2020, 02:29:02 pm
Cal scoots on over to 13-13 and puts his tools to good use on the door.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on March 03, 2020, 02:32:32 pm
As Giuseppina drew closer to the undead abominations, her tight grip on her axe twisted once again... proximity most certainly did NOT make the gruesome aberrations unto nature any less unnerving, that was for SURE. Some of them were even recent! She could still see blood and the death wounds... but that did lead to a conclusion...
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"U-umm... I..."
8, 12, be scurred
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 03, 2020, 04:16:33 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/cHA8bKF.png)

The tools worked as intended... even if exposing Callimachus to a pair of hungry ghouls wasn't what he wished for!

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2020, 04:25:11 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Ah. There are more of the undead this way, and little of interest in the room itself otherwise. There is a door on the far side, however."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on March 03, 2020, 05:19:14 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Hang in there, Callimachus; we'll come help you as soon as we can!"

7-13.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 03, 2020, 05:54:08 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I will be all right; the doorway should prevent them from coming at me en masse."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on March 04, 2020, 03:50:57 pm
10-13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on March 04, 2020, 04:46:15 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I'll hold up here. Make sure Callimachus gets backup over there."

Hatchet Bone Warrior D
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on March 04, 2020, 05:04:41 pm
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "Oh Kostya cross the yonder door, show Calli' what a sword is for!"

9-13, perform for Kostya
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Post by: Culise on March 05, 2020, 06:51:18 pm
8-13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 07, 2020, 11:37:18 am
The axe flew true!

Quote from: Alexis vs Bone Warrior D
Hit: 86+15-11 = 90
Hit roll: 69, hit!
Crit roll: 93, no crit
Damage: 10+1-4 = 7dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on March 07, 2020, 11:39:43 am
13-12
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on March 07, 2020, 12:18:26 pm
Maria

Fantastic, now these hired help were flirting with each other. At least that one annoyance was getting dealt with by these undead, and if they died, she'd have one less thing to worry about. As of now, she focused on the several undead holding the hallway in front of them, letting out a sigh as she drew an arrow from her person. Crowded as the hall was, it was best to be prepared

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png)"I pray for the day where my job can have some semblance of simplicity."

7-11.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 10, 2020, 04:32:20 pm
7-14
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on March 10, 2020, 04:34:19 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfuyzv0hoiqhefs/baruktired.png?raw=1): This is getting a bit too cramped.

Stay still XV
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 11, 2020, 02:57:57 pm
~~Enemies Turn!~~

The walking dead attacked!

Quote from: Bone Warrior D vs Alexis
Hit: 80-10-5 = 65
Hit roll: 72, miss!

Alexis counterstrikes!
Hit: 86+15-11 = 90
Hit roll: 47, hit!
Crit roll: 57, no crit
Damage: 10+1-4 = 7dmg

Quote from: Restless Corpse D vs Prince Aliberti
Hit: 93-10-3 = 80
Hit roll: 87, miss!

Prince Aliberti counters!
Hit: 84+10-6 = 88
Hit roll: 72, hit!
Crit roll: 93, no crit
Damage: 13-5 = 8dmg

Quote from: Bone Warrior G vs Prince Aliberti
Hit: 85-10-3 = 72
Hit roll: 15, hit!
No crit roll.
Damage: 9-3 = 6dmg

Quote from: Restless Corpse F vs Konstantin
Hit: 93-10 = 83
Hit roll: 35, hit!
No crit roll
Damage: 14-4 = 10dmg

Konstantin retaliates!
Hit: 96-6 = 90
Hit roll: 19, hit!
Crit roll: 53, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

Aliberti did a smack.

Quote from: Prince Aliberti vs Restless Corpse D
Hit: 84+10-6 = 88
Hit roll: 10, hit!
Crit roll: 41, no crit
Damage: 13-5 = 8dmg

Restless Corpse D retaliates!
Hit: 93-10-3 = 80
Hit roll: 8, hit!
No crit roll
Damage: 14-3 = 11dmg

~~Player Turn 5~~

EXP: 54/100

(https://i.imgur.com/Wepdp4N.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on March 12, 2020, 02:13:59 pm
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png) "My Lord, please focus. The undead are not like common bandits" Maria commented, voice calm and even despite visibly fuming, aiming an arrow right over the Prince's shoulder and letting it loose. Although the creature was already dead, an arrow through the skull would do its job. And with it still recovering from its clash with her Lord, the arrow would find its mark.

As it always did.

Maria attacks Restless Corpse D
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Post by: Haspen on March 12, 2020, 02:22:21 pm
Twang! The corpse fell backwards.

Quote from: Maria vs Restless Corpse D
Hit: 108+10-6 = 112, autohit!
Crit roll: 65, no crit
Damage: 8+2-5 = 5dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on March 13, 2020, 01:41:36 pm
Inflict stabbings
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Post by: Solymr on March 13, 2020, 02:51:35 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/2a1ofq2r1hy4ihn/barukgrimace.png?raw=1): The prince is hurt! You need to let me through!

Occupy Irina's spot when it's vacant
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on March 13, 2020, 03:07:38 pm
Giuseppina's eyes darted around rapidly and nervously as she took in the situation in front of her. She took in the active clash of the battle as the undead aberration monstrosities fought with her current companions and the person she was supposed to be protecting, she took in the light mage behind her, she took in the prince heavily wounded and being subsumed by a tide of horrific abominations in which there was only a small opening.

And Giuseppina really did want to be useful...

(https://i.imgur.com/MIdXUz7.png):"Oh no... oh no... aaaaaaaaaaaa!"

With... something that increasingly resembled a battlecry as it went on, Giuseppina charged forward -- leaving her in front of the injured prince.
(https://i.imgur.com/MIdXUz7.png):"Monster go away!"

And then down went her hatchet.
7, 9, attack Bone Warrior E!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on March 13, 2020, 06:42:31 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Perhaps the second-most unique battle cry I've ever heard," Irina commented to herself as she moved forward.  Laying down an arc of light to cover Giuseppina and the prince as she ran forward, she blasted the skeleton flanking her and the prince.

Move to 8-12, attack Bone Warrior D with Flash
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on March 13, 2020, 10:13:27 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Fall back and let us handle this, Prince Alberti. You're in good hands," she said, nodding back at Baruk. If she remembered him as well as she thought, he would be quite good at his job by now.

Thwack Bone Warrior D if it lives, else thwack Bone Warrior E.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 14, 2020, 04:12:08 am
Lots of corpses were falling down.

Quote from: Konstantin vs Restless Corpse F
Hit: 96-6 = 90
Hit roll: 73, hit!
Crit roll: 86, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

Restless Corpse F counters!
Hit: 93-10 = 83
Hit roll: 40, hit!
No crit roll
Damage: 14-4 = 10dmg

Quote from: Giuseppina vs Bone Warrior E
Hit: 85+15-11 = 89
Hit roll: 68, hit!
Crit roll: 83, no crit
Damage: 10+1-4 = 7dmg

Bone Warrior E retaliates!
Hit: 80-15-11 = 54
Hit roll: 23, hit!
No crit roll
Damage: 10-1-3 = 6dmg

Quote from: Irina vs Bone Warrior D
Hit: 86+10-11 = 85
Hit roll: 45, hit!
No crit roll
Damage: 8-2 = 6dmg

Quote from: Alexis vs Bone Warrior E
Hit: 86+15+10-11 = 100, autohit!
Crit roll: 2, crit!
Damage: 10+1-4 = 7x3 = 21dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on March 14, 2020, 08:37:22 am
(https://i.imgur.com/nAknLXO.png) "Hold on there Kostya! Hmm. What killed these things before..."

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Aha! Anumita, we need your magic!"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 14, 2020, 08:42:42 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7ikzkeqxlmixnu/Disbelief.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Kostya!"

Cal glared at the undead and drew one of his knives from his vest. That thing had to pay... but then he heard Elana call for magic, and realized that was probably what's best.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/0feyf9md34tcm4v/EyesClosed.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Hang in there, old friend. A mage is coming this way to take care of that monster."

Cal vacates to 14-13.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 14, 2020, 09:33:26 am
Anumita turned towards the direction her name had been called from, unfurling her tome again almost eagerly.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"What's that you say? Another specimen needs some extreme stress testing? Well, don't mind if I do!"

10,13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on March 14, 2020, 10:19:43 am
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "Anumita! None can beat her! Go defeat the Kostya-eater!"

11,13 Perform for Anumita
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 14, 2020, 10:29:45 am
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Hehe, nice little jig."
As the necromancer moved forward, she couldn't help but notice the rugged man slowly bleeding out not too far from the doorway. Normally she'd be tempted to take a moment or two to examine them, but.... something about that bard's presence made it just oh so slightly easier to pry her attention off him for long enough to actually try and aim.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Now... let's send you to join your friends~"

13,13 Attack Restless Corpse F!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 14, 2020, 10:38:36 am
It was a blast!

Quote from: Anumita vs Restless Corpse F
Hit: 90+10-10-6 = 84
Hit roll: 30, hit!
Crit roll: 5, crit!
Damage: 9-0 = 9x3 = 27dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on March 15, 2020, 05:33:45 am
Noting how Anumita keeps effortlessly re-killing the undead and how Kostya will be fine, Gaspar wishes not to be overshadowed quite so badly. He calmly steps forward, whispering his spell.

8, 10. Attack Bone Warrior G.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 15, 2020, 06:08:03 am
The magical winds struck true!

Quote from: Gaspar vs Bone Warrior G
Hit: 102-11 = 91
Hit roll: 20, hit!
Crit roll: 16, no crit
Damage: 7-2 = 5dmg

~~Enemies Turn!~~

So did the undead archer's arrow.

Quote from: Bone Warrior G vs Giuseppina
Hit: 85-10-11 = 64
Hit roll: 55, hit!
No crit roll.
Damage: 9-3 = 6dmg

Giuseppina counterattacks!
Hit: 85+10-15-11 = 69
Hit roll: 75, miss!

The other walking corpse approached the entrance...

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "And let the skeleton take shots at Giuseppina? Hmph!" Prince Aliberti rushed to whack the skeleton, and Isidore followed up, blasting the undead apart with his magic.

Quote from: Prince Aliberti vs Bone Warrior G
Hit: 84+10-15-11 = 68
Hit roll: 57, hit!
No crit roll.
Damage: 13-4 = 9-1 = 8dmg

Quote from: Isidore Dumt vs Bone Warrior G
Hit: 85+10-15-11 = 69
Hit roll: 47, hit!
Crit roll: 94, no crit
Damage: 13-2 = 11-1 = 10dmg

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "You're as courageous as our young Princes, I give you that."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Thanks?"

~~Player Turn 6~~

EXP: 99/100

(https://i.imgur.com/kZ7dP2b.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on March 15, 2020, 06:16:59 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Mister Dumt, I don't suppose one of those keys on your belt would fit that door over there?"

Gaspar points to the door at 4,8.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 15, 2020, 01:37:00 pm
Anumita quickly charged another spell as the remaining ghoul shambled forward, obviously eager to join it's brother in the sweet release from undeath. She was more than willing to oblige, after all, overcoming the cruel imperfections of such reanimation was the entire point of her research.

Attack Restless Corpse G
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on March 15, 2020, 02:15:19 pm
Alexis considered replying to the man, but after a moment's thought, simply gave a small shake of her head. Now wasn't the time to get into an argument, especially if she was going to try to utilize his resources in her search once this was dealt with.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Just do your best not to overextend yourself."
8-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 15, 2020, 02:18:52 pm
It didn't go according to the plan.

Quote from: Anumita vs Restless Corpse G
Hit: 90+10-10-6 = 84
Hit roll: 94, miss!

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on March 15, 2020, 02:43:37 pm
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "If we want to keep Kostya alive, use your vulnerary now to revive!"
12,13 Perform for Anumita
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 15, 2020, 07:14:05 pm
Anumita watched sheepishly as the bolt of darkness she conjured flew just shy of actually striking the ghoul. Eh, it was hard to be as focused as possible when someone was dying at your feet, ya know? At least for her. Was that weird? It was probably weird sure but she got that plenty so...

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Ehehehe.... uh, whoops...Guess I was a bit too eager there. Yeah, let's go with that."

Quote from: notquitethere on March 15, 2020, 02:43:37 pm
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "If we want to keep Kostya alive, use your vulnerary now to revive!"
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Okay, new plan, let's do that then... yeh. I think he's bled enough for one near death experience."

Vuln Kostya
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on March 15, 2020, 07:19:08 pm
Though Isidore didn't immediately respond, there's no reason to for Gaspar to believe the keyring wouldn't be for the doors in the crypts. He doesn't look like the roguish type who would pick every lock, anyway.

5,9
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 19, 2020, 09:51:53 am
//Dingdingdingding!!

And the gopnik was alive again!

Quote from: Anumita uses Vulnerary on Konstantin
Up to 5HP healed

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on March 19, 2020, 05:54:57 pm
Irina glances at the Hospitalier beside her, then at the injured prince as Gaspar clears the path. 

(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Baruk, I'd suggest some aid for the prince."

She moves forward and to one side, opening the rest of the hall for Baruk to move up.

Irina moves to 07-10
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on March 21, 2020, 07:17:29 pm
Though every normal instinct of hers screamed at her to immediately tend to the Prince's wounds, the rational part of her forced her to keep focus. Right now most of the wounds were superficial, they had to be in order for the Prince to keep fighting, and one of the hired help did seem to be a trained healer. Though she was experienced in treating injuries, her methods took to long for a battle.

So, sparing a glance behind herself to make sure that the man did his job, Maria moved forward, bringing out another arrow as she scouted the immediate area.

Maria moves to 7-7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on March 22, 2020, 06:25:29 am
Baruk looked between the prince, who was hurt but not in immediate danger, and the corridor where a ghoul was cornering one of their comrades.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): The prince will have to back out or wait, there is someone else who needs help more urgently.

11-13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 25, 2020, 05:12:07 pm
Idle I guess?
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on March 25, 2020, 09:23:08 pm
Giuseppina let out a muffled squeaking sound as she was struck by an arrow; that had hurt, on top of being struck by the other skeleton. These things were horrible...! She had been wounded before, battling pirates, so it wasn't new, but it most certainly wasn't a pleasant experience.

...still, the Prince had it worse. It looked like everyone else was cramming into a small space, so... judging that she probably would be stuck behind everyone anyway... and since the Prince had stuck it out here to help her anyway...

(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"U-um... take this...?"
She held a vulnerary out towards him.
Vulnerary prince-o.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 28, 2020, 02:32:27 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Thanks, Giuseppina."

Quote from: Giuseppina uses Vulnerary on Prince Aliberti
Up to 10HP healed

~~Enemies Turn!~~

The corpse attacked Kostya, only to get whacked in return!

Quote from: Restless Corpse G vs Konstantin
Hit: 93-10-10 = 73
Hit roll: 86, miss!

Konstatin counters!
Hit: 96+10-6 = 100, autohit!
Crit roll: 68, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "If you let me, mister, I shall open the door of course." And he did, showing a small tomb with a locked chest besides a sarcophagus.

Meanwhile, Aliberti rushed back through the corridor.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Did I hear combat still going?"

~~Player Turn 7~~

EXP: 105/100

(https://i.imgur.com/CQNVAOU.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on March 28, 2020, 03:15:16 pm
Irina walked forward, getting a good look down the hall.

(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Lovely, another revenant."

Irina moves to 7-6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 28, 2020, 06:29:58 pm
Rather impressed that the large fellow managed to evade yet another near death experience, Anumita unfurled her tome once more. Time to take another stab at freeing this poor ghoul.

Take another shot at Restless Corpse G
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on March 28, 2020, 07:03:03 pm
Giuseppina took a deep breath in, and a deep breath out, and then she did it again. Okay... okay... she was still bleeding... and it still really hurt... but everyone was okay... and sure these things really were really terrifying, but it was just one of the monsters up here, and there were a bunch of them. It seemed like enough people were going down there that the fighting down there was probably going to be dealt with, so...
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Alexis, uhm, maybe we should... also...?"
She gestured vaguely at Irina, who was now ahead of them, and then evidently deciding that that was communication enough, she moved forwards.
Move to 9, 7.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 29, 2020, 03:16:28 am
There was a splorch. But the undead was still standing.

Quote from: Anumita vs Restless Corpse G
Hit: 90+10-6 = 94
Hit roll: 24, hit!
Crit roll: 58, no crit
Damage: 10-1 = 9dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on March 29, 2020, 10:53:55 am
Alexis nodded at the suggestion, beginning to move up as well.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Yes. But hold on one moment while I fix those.

10-7, vuln Giuseppina
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on March 29, 2020, 11:01:40 am
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "Anu, you know now what you need to do, you need to hit that monster now anew!"

13,14 Perform Anumita
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on March 30, 2020, 11:39:43 am
Finish Off Restless Corpse G
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on March 30, 2020, 02:19:37 pm
The corpse was corpse'd once more.

Quote from: Alexis uses Vulnerary on Giuseppina
Up to 10HP healed

Quote from: Anumita vs Restless Corpse G
Hit: 90+10-6 = 94
Hit roll: 36, hit!
Crit roll: 55, no crit
Damage: 10-1 = 9dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on March 30, 2020, 04:08:29 pm
13-11 heal Kostya
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on March 31, 2020, 07:32:45 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Are you all right, Kostya?"

The priestly knight - Baruk, had he said? - was tending to his wounds, but he wanted to ask his friend anyway.

Cal goes to 13,9 so he can reach the door next turn.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on March 31, 2020, 08:16:39 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "A chest. The orb could be in there, but I suppose it can wait until the danger is over."

Gaspar moves to 7,7 after Maria's move.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on April 05, 2020, 02:46:22 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"O-oh! Uhm... thank you, I..."
...had honestly expected to be healed after everything else was dealt with, which she'd kinda been fine with. Still...
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Th-this does... hurt less... thanks."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on April 05, 2020, 03:01:26 pm
Of course, Maria's expectations on what people around her would logically do was far off from what they actually did. It was only thanks to Giuseppina's actions, specifically giving the Prince some valuable medicine, that prevented the maid from outright snapping. As it stood, she merely let out another agitated sigh, moving up with the other girls in order to clear the tomb. The Prince could handle himself for a bit, she could take some time to clear the path ahead.

Move to 8-6 and wait.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on April 05, 2020, 03:35:56 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Spasiba, friend, for healing. Kostya is fine, Cal; I've taken worst hits! But I appreciate concern."
10-13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on April 05, 2020, 04:12:30 pm
The mercenary was hard to forget, but not so much his name. Fortunately he spoke in third person often enough.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): It's no problem, Kostya. Prince Aliberti, I'm healing you next!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 11, 2020, 06:24:48 am
Kostya's wounds closed up!

Quote from: Baruk heals Konstantin
10+4 = Up to 14HP healed

~~Enemies Turn!~~

The walking corpse stared, its broken jaw agape.

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Is there enemy?"

~~Player Turn 8~~

EXP: 119/100

(https://i.imgur.com/wSqrz9Z.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 11, 2020, 09:41:02 am
Cal goes to 13-8 and opens the door.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on April 11, 2020, 06:25:34 pm
Anumita to 13-9, Hold
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on April 11, 2020, 08:33:09 pm
13-6, huck hatchet at zamboni
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 12, 2020, 02:14:27 am
The zamboni was hatcheted.

Quote from: Alexis vs Restless Corpse E
Hit: 88-6 = 82
Hit roll: 71, hit!
Crit roll: 93, no crit
Damage: 11-5 = 6dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on April 12, 2020, 06:47:43 am
(http://www.imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♫ I call to you once more! Anu, go though that door! ♪"

13,10 Perform Anumita
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on April 14, 2020, 12:18:07 pm
Maria moves to 11-7 and holds.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on April 14, 2020, 12:21:33 pm
Gaspar moves to 10-6.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on April 14, 2020, 01:20:14 pm
Anumita moves to 14-6 and tempts fate attacks Restless Corpse E
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 14, 2020, 01:59:37 pm
This time little miss dark murder had less luck. The undead being, damaged, still retaliated, raking its fetid claw across her face.

Quote from: Anumita vs Restless Corpse E
Hit: 90-6 = 84
Hit roll: 57, hit!
Crit roll: 61, no crit
Damage: 10-1 = 9dmg

Restless Corpse E counterattacks!
Hit: 93-12 = 81
Hit roll: 7, hit!
Crit roll: 95, no crit
Damage: 14-0 = 14dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on April 14, 2020, 03:05:00 pm
Baruk winced with the sound of fresh blood spilled.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Apologies, once again a more urgent matter has appeared.

14-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on April 17, 2020, 06:08:57 pm
Without any way to move forward, Irina instead steps back, curious about something near the back.

Irina moves to 6-3
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on April 18, 2020, 06:15:04 pm
Giuseppina started a little as Anumita appeared out of nowhere and flew into combat despite, she thought, having been all the way down with the others (complete with a little "Eek!" but calmed down as she realized that there was just a room between there and here. She advanced, still a little spooked from the whole situation, but steady.
Giuseppina moves to 12, 6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on April 19, 2020, 03:50:28 am
13-12
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 19, 2020, 06:41:32 am
Irina could see that a part of the area caved in; large boulders blocked the way. Amongst the boulders, there were scattered skeletal remains, along with two dessicated bodies. They wore a rather mismatched apparel and clothes. One of them had a pickaxe sticking from underneath, the other was clutching a bag of stolen funerary artifacts, mostly utensils and jewelry.

In the distance, a relatively recently dug tunnel was curving upwards, part of the rubble obscuring access to it...

~~Enemies Turn!~~

The ghoulish monster wasted no time in assaulting Anumita again, sending her to the floor.

Quote from: Restless Corpse E vs Anumita
Hit: 93-12 = 81
Hit roll: 18, hit!
Crit roll: 66, no crit
Damage: 14-0 = 14dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

Aliberti moved after Kostya.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Hmmm. This warrants further investigation." Dumt moved up to Irina, examining the boulders.

~~Player Turn 9~~

EXP: 128/100

Objectives:
Find the Orb!
Bonus: Help Isidore Dumt cleanse the White Tomb.
Bonus: Investigate the blocked tunnel.

(https://i.imgur.com/XSOC4Hk.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on April 19, 2020, 06:45:48 am
The hatchetings will continue until morale improves
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 19, 2020, 06:53:22 am
Morale improved successfully!

Quote from: Alexis vs Restless Corpse E
Hit: 88-6 = 82
Hit roll: 64, hit!
Crit roll: 86, no crit
Damage: 11-5 = 6dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 19, 2020, 10:38:18 am
Cal politely moves past everyone to 11-6 and opens the door north of him.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 19, 2020, 12:05:59 pm
Crreeeakk....

(https://i.imgur.com/ipmHiac.png)

The sole occupant of the crypt was up and menacingly holding its spear in the bony hand. However, there was something embedded in its smashed-apart ribs... something orange and round-shaped!

Enemies' stats updated! (https://pastebin.com/3XijuLTW)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on April 19, 2020, 01:10:43 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Indeed. Something certainly happened here, quite some time ago.  Grave robbers, mayhaps?"

Irina moves to 5-3, Investigates
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 19, 2020, 01:15:49 pm
There were more digging tools, some of them crushed under the rocks.

A skeleton, dressed in pieces of armor and leather, had a pickaxe stuck in its back. There was a dusty old ledger by its side.

Irina could also notice claw marks - many, many claw marks - scraped against the boulder blocking access to the tunnel.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on April 19, 2020, 01:30:31 pm
Taking care in picking up the ledger in case the well-aged, fragile paper begins to crumble, Irina begins to skim the first pages.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 19, 2020, 01:32:42 pm
The alien script was all squiggles and shapes for Irina, not even one letter being recognizable.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on April 19, 2020, 01:36:21 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Naturally.  I do apologize, Mr. Dumt, but can you read this?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 19, 2020, 01:40:55 pm
Dumt took the ledger from Irina and flipped few pages.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "You don't read Arvadian do you?..." He read the pages quickly, nodding and humming.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "It belonged to a grave digger who took a bunch of criminals to the hills above us, and over course of few weeks, they've diligently dug up an entrance shaft. He also mentions his magician friend feeling 'a dread presence', and later there was a mutiny amongst his bandit friends. There's more to this story for sure, but I will read into it more closely later."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Thank you miss, I could've missed this vital clue if not you."

Bonus objective completed! +15 EXP to the Exp Pool!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on April 19, 2020, 06:27:25 pm
(http://www.imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♪♫ Alexis, they vex us, these dead men! Can I ask that your axe behead them? ♫♪"

13, 7, Perform for Alexis

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Oh, Mr Katari! Anumita seems to be having some difficulty. Perhaps you could assist her?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on April 20, 2020, 06:01:23 am
11-4 keep hatcheting
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on April 20, 2020, 06:08:56 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Of course. Baruk replaced Alexis and brought up the wounded shaman. You've done a great job cleansing the undead but do be more careful in the future.

13-6, heal Anumita
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 20, 2020, 08:25:03 am
There was hatcheting and also healing.

Quote from: Alexis vs Bone Warrior F
Hit: 88+15-11 = 92
Hit roll: 68, hit!
Crit roll: 65, no crit
Damage: 11+1-4 = 8dmg

Quote from: Baruk heals Anumita
10+4 /2 = Up to 7HP healed

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on April 24, 2020, 05:45:38 am
13-9
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on April 24, 2020, 06:53:54 am
12-6 after Giuseppina moves.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on April 26, 2020, 04:43:21 pm
Giuseppina very much did want to get in and help Anumita... she had been outright knocked to the floor by the horrible abominations! But with the crush of people she just... couldn't get in, and she certainly wasn't going to try to wrestle her way past everyone, though she did scoot by some other people moving by to get into a gap.
13, 7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on April 26, 2020, 04:55:27 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/675409780407271444/Assassin_Narrowed_Eyes.png)
"Well well well, it seems that our prize is right over there" Maria comments, standing on her tip-toes in order to look over Callimachus' shoulders, easily spotting the newly found skeleton with an orb lodged in its chest.

Maria holds
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 26, 2020, 05:24:21 pm
Cal felt the presence behind him (he'd gotten good at it; zombies were quieter than people thought and it didn't do to allow one to sneak up on one while one was absorbed with artifact examination) and moved slightly to allow Maria to see.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "We do seem to have stumbled upon our quarry quite quickly."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 27, 2020, 02:54:41 am
//It has been assumed Giuseppina is going to 13.8

~~Enemies Turn!~~

The skeletal foe charged at Alexis, and struck her side.

The orb shone brightly and the rusted speahead pierced through the soldier's armor like cloth, stabbing deep and hard!

Orb of Iron has been identified!!

Quote from: Bone Warrior F vs Alexis
Hit: 80-15-5 = 60
Hit roll: 41, hit!
Crit roll: 79, no crit
Damage: 18-1-4 = 13dmg

Alexis counterattacks!
Hit: 88+15-11 = 92
Hit roll: 49, hit!
Crit roll: 45, no crit
Damage: 11+1-4 = 8dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Are they fighting with someone? We should rejoin them."

Elsewhere, Prince Aliberti continued his run after Kostya, the big man denying any chance to overtake him or look over him to spectate the fight.

Prince Aliberti leads a truly trying life as a warrior.

~~Player Turn 10~~

EXP: 157/100

(https://i.imgur.com/1zGwPDP.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on April 27, 2020, 04:52:52 am
Alexis hissed at the blow, drawing air in through clenched teeth.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I might help with this one. The orb enchanted its weapon."

Smack it for great glory
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 27, 2020, 06:23:51 am
The smacking crumpled the skeleton in a pile of disjointed bones.

The orb rolled right up to Alexis' boots.

Quote from: Alexis vs Bone Warrior F
Hit: 88+15-11 = 92
Hit roll: 31, hit!
Crit roll: 80, no crit
Damage: 11+1-4 = 8dmg
Alexis gets Orb of Iron!

Objectives:
Find the Orb!
Report to Prince Aliberti.

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on April 27, 2020, 06:58:23 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): The orb you say? I'll be there in a moment!

Heal Anumita
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2020, 08:22:20 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I'll go get the other door so a healer can get to you."

That was directed at Alexis as Cal slipped back through the crowded corridor, avoiding his teammates as he might squeeze through a particularly narrow cave opening.

Cal moves to 15-6 and opens the door at 15-5.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 27, 2020, 08:26:31 am
Healings were had.

Quote from: Baruk heals Anumita
10+4 = Up to 14HP healed

Crreeaakkk...

Callimachus opened the door, and he was welcomed by ambient silence and the oppressive smell of dust-filled air. The area was filled with rubble and walls of fallen rock.

Part of the tomb has been buried underneath for sure.

At least no dead were walking in this section.

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2020, 08:31:28 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/0feyf9md34tcm4v/EyesClosed.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "And here I stand, with neither the tools nor the time to excavate this..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on April 27, 2020, 08:36:21 am
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♪ No time to tarry now Katari, when it's so scary for our party! ♫"

Perform Baruk
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on April 27, 2020, 08:43:34 am
11-6 Heal Alexis

Nodding to the singer as thanks, Baruk hurried to Alexis.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/bpnlrkqv6bl0v6v/baruksmile.png?raw=1): That's the one! There's no mistaking it.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): You said the undead was using it? This wound seems to be deeper than what should be normal...
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on April 27, 2020, 08:46:54 am
They do say that music mends the wounds!

Quote from: Baruk heals Alexis
10+4 /2 = Up to 7HP healed

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on April 27, 2020, 09:11:22 am
Alexis nodded.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I may as well have not been wearing armor. I don't know how a walking corpse was able to activate an item like that, but it's something to watch for going forward."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on April 27, 2020, 01:54:10 pm
16-6

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "With the Orb in hand, our own part here is done. But I see no reason not to stay a while and assist our new friend in clearing the rest of these crypts."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on April 27, 2020, 02:10:43 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Yes, and doing so is also a chance to learn more about this world... at least the architecture of it, if little else."
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Post by: Culise on April 27, 2020, 05:09:27 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Likely wise." 

Putting deed to words, Irina follows to 7-5.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on May 02, 2020, 02:31:48 pm
Maria

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"Regardless on if you wish to stay and admire a tomb or not, the decision all falls to the Prince" the Maid commented, deliberately ignoring the fact that the Prince would likely be all in on clearing out the crypt of undead warriors and the like.

Maria moves to 6-12
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on May 02, 2020, 03:01:42 pm
14-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on May 02, 2020, 08:53:03 pm
Anumita had rubbed the back of her head sheepishly as the priest had fully mended her already-vanishing wounds, smiling and assuring him she'd take greater caution in the future before his attention was diverted to events elsewhere. In truth though, the necromancer regretted little of what had transpired. She'd calculated the risks, weighed her options, and ultimately had decided that no matter how it ended, she would gain something from her duel with the corpse. There had been, of course, the possibility of her actual untimely demise, as there were with all altercations, but she'd figured it'd been astronomically low given her proximity to the rest of the party. Plus, the gains in her research.... easily outweighed it many times over.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Hmmm... major muscle groups were still very much intact despite the obvious decay of the dermis and most organ systems. Definitely still capable of peak physical output compared to a living body, probably a little bit beyond it. Looks like my initial hypothesis was right. Impressive... well as impressive as such shoddy attempts at second life can be. Then there was that voice.... hmmm.... I'll have to listen closer next time. He sounded so... familiar."

She stood there, transfixed and mentally compiling her findings until the shouting from down the hall finally snapped her back to reality.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Hm, what? oh... we got the orb? Great! That was a lot quicker than I expected."
Move to 10-6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on May 03, 2020, 01:49:06 am
To tell the truth, Giuseppina wasn't so fond of the idea of thoroughly clearing this place out, with its very spooky surroundings and horrifying terrible undead abomination... but, well, she wasn't going to rain on everyone else for it. She didn't want to be that type of burden, so she just kept her mouth shut and awkwardly moved vaguely along with everyone.
14, 6
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Post by: Haspen on May 03, 2020, 02:08:10 am
//I assumed GodofRWBY meant 12.6

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "I heard fighting just now. Are there undeads attacking?"

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "I would gladly learn what is this commotion about, too."

~~Player Turn 11~~

EXP: 171/100

(https://i.imgur.com/6ULN5mK.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on May 03, 2020, 10:04:55 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Yes, there were some undead around here. They've been taken care of - not by me; I'm not claiming that accomplishment."

Cal advanced further in, noting that this particular section of cave didn't have any architecture. Around the corner, though, he could see a hallway back into the tomb.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "It seems to loop back around this way."

Callimachus advances to 18-4.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on May 05, 2020, 06:50:56 am
Alexis waved at the Prince to get his attention.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"We found the orb over here. One of the undead was holding it."

Take Giuseppina's spot once she moves
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Post by: Powder Miner on May 13, 2020, 07:47:29 am
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"We've been kind of lucky that they've only shown up in groups of one or two so far, haven't we...?"
Giuseppina then cringed -- she had definitely just jinxed it.
16, 4
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on May 13, 2020, 08:14:56 am
Elena addresses the young prince and the native scholar.

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "My Prince, we have destroyed more of these foul skeletons and found what we came for. We ought to help our new friend here make the tomb safe again as we promised. But then we can move!"

15,6, perform Alexis

(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♪ Puissant, good Alexis: exeunt yonder nexus! ♫"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on May 13, 2020, 06:10:51 pm
Move to 16-4 after showing the Prince the orb.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on May 18, 2020, 09:27:50 am
(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Ah! This is the orb?"

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "A very peculiar... artifact. A big gemstone, at least." Dumt took out his burial book and began to flip pages, eyeing the illustrations and words written within.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "It's ours to take." The Prince looked at Dumt, who looked at the Prince before resuming the reading of the inventory.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "There's absolutely nothing even remotely similar to this orb in the tomb's inventory... I guess you're free to take it with you."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Great. We shall be leaving, then."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "I see. I'm grateful for your work... though I could arrange for rewarding you if you help me finish my task. After seeing what we've encountered so far, I think that this job might be too much for just one me." Prince Aliberti looked at the Orb and then thought for a moment.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Well..."

A) "Our mission is as important as yours, and we cannot have delays. Apologies, but we will be leaving now."
B) "It would be bad on my conscience, leaving you in middle of your work. We will stay and help you destroy the local undeads."

How shall Prince Aliberti respond?? Is there really a cause to hurry, or not?? Check out the voting in OOC Thread! Until we reach a consensus, this thread shall remain locked~!

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on May 26, 2020, 09:25:58 am
(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "It would be bad on my conscience, leaving you in middle of your work. We will stay and help you destroy the local undeads."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "That's wonderful. I will make sure to pass word to the Emperor to reward you greatly."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "That... won't be necessary." Prince Aliberti turned to rest of his group. "Alright people, let's move."

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on May 26, 2020, 09:29:24 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): I agree, it's the least we could do to repay your own help for our cause.

14-6 Heal da prince
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on May 26, 2020, 08:30:56 pm
15-3
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on June 02, 2020, 07:51:17 pm
With a look of quiet resignation, merely takes a step forward, not yet going into the mass of bodies that took up the hall in front of her. She was annoyed by the decision, but hardly surprised given his history. Either he was simply wishing to fight some more undead for a challenge, or he was wanting to lend a hand to someone in need.

Either way, disagree as she may, it was not her place to change his mind on the matter.

Move to 11-6 which is hopefully the correct spot this time around
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on June 05, 2020, 03:32:15 pm
A healbop, a warnbop.

Quote from: Baruk heals Prince Aliberti
10+4 = Up to 14HP healed

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 05, 2020, 03:35:34 pm
13-7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on June 05, 2020, 06:09:47 pm
Hold since it's not like I can go anywhere else right now
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on June 05, 2020, 06:11:32 pm
Irina moves to 9-6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on June 06, 2020, 05:01:45 am
~~Player Turn 12~~

EXP: 177/100

(https://i.imgur.com/zKL6ghJ.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on June 06, 2020, 05:03:40 am
Occupy Giuseppina space (when available)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on June 06, 2020, 09:15:15 am
18-5
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 06, 2020, 10:44:17 am
Cal to 17-8.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on June 06, 2020, 01:47:24 pm
Irina to 12-6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on June 08, 2020, 08:52:17 pm
Anumita to 14-6 (Once Baruk Vacates)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on June 09, 2020, 09:57:09 am
Gaspar to 18-4.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on June 09, 2020, 09:59:31 am

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Mister Dumt, how important is the structural integrity of this crypt?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on June 11, 2020, 02:55:03 pm
Maria moves to 15-6, once/if it becomes available.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on June 14, 2020, 07:35:52 am
(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png)  "♪ We'll all soon aspire to be like Gaspar! ♫"

17-4, Sing To Gaspar
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on June 14, 2020, 08:06:35 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I ask, because the wall over there doesn't look very important. And the structural integrity of it... well I think some of the doors around here are stronger than it. Maybe it should be one."

20-5. Attack the cracked wall at 22-6.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on June 17, 2020, 06:31:54 pm
Was Giuseppina happy about staying in this horrible spooky crypt with horrible spooky undead abomination things that she definitely did not like? No, because it was horrible and spooky. Was she going to complain? No, of course not, not out loud. She really did want to pull her weight, and just standing there crying about horrific undead abominations was not going to do that. But at least she could take some relief from the fact that there were none of the rotting death carcass monsters in their line of sight right now. It was just... a normal horrible spooky crypt right now.

19, 5
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on June 18, 2020, 10:20:38 am
Fwoom!

Quote from: Gaspar vs Cracked Wall 22.6
8 damage!

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 18, 2020, 11:43:29 am
16-6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on June 18, 2020, 11:53:04 am
~~Player Turn 13~~

EXP: 180/100

(https://i.imgur.com/OCFUs8r.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on June 18, 2020, 11:58:47 am
23-5. Attack the cracked wall at 22-6.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "My prince, ladies, I believe my spells have weakened this wall enough for a bit of brute force to open it into a nice doorway. Would it trouble you to do the honours with one of your axes?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 18, 2020, 12:14:40 pm
Cal goes to 16-8 and opens the door anyway, even if they ARE going to break down the wall closer to where everyone is.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on June 18, 2020, 05:07:59 pm
Irina moves to 15-5
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on June 18, 2020, 05:11:28 pm
22-5 bonk a wall
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on June 19, 2020, 01:42:21 pm
Anumita moves to 15-3
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on June 24, 2020, 03:31:19 pm
Maria moves to 17-4 once it's available and judges Gaspar for breaking down walls like a brute
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on June 25, 2020, 04:49:48 am
18-6 instead of stealing Guiseppina's spot again
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Post by: notquitethere on June 25, 2020, 04:56:15 am
18,7, perform Baruk

(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♪ Oh Katari! Do not tarry! ♫"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on June 25, 2020, 04:58:35 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Personally, I'd like to avoid property damage.

17-8
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Post by: Haspen on June 25, 2020, 05:20:39 am
Quote from: Gaspar vs Cracked Wall
8 damage!

Quote from: Alexis vs Cracked Wall
11 damage!

The door opened and the wall broken, the brave heroes could see that they were no longer alone.

Callimachus and Baruk were especially close to their newest friend.

(https://i.imgur.com/JDupWDb.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Solymr on June 25, 2020, 05:25:13 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Hm. Will you be able to deal with him with my support or should we back out?
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 25, 2020, 10:11:23 am
Callimachus considered his dagger for a moment.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I can't really do much damage to the undead. Short blades are meant for quickly disabling the living."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on June 27, 2020, 01:26:07 am
Giuseppina took in a deep breath, slowly let it out, and then walked down towards Callimachus and Baruk.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um... I could hold this hallway, then... if, um, if you need me to.”
18, 8
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2020, 02:36:06 am
Cal turned and gave Giuseppina a reassuring smile, even though Baruk was kind of between them.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I appreciate the offer, miss Abategiovanni, but I'm afraid the hallway is quite narrow. Your axe won't be as easy to maneuver in these quarters as my dagger."

The scholar clapped Baruk on the shoulder.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "And if worse comes to worse we have a man right here who can ensure that any bites or scratches I might suffer will be of little concern."
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Post by: Solymr on June 27, 2020, 03:27:59 am
Baruk nodded.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): I've got your back, Sir.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on June 27, 2020, 04:13:58 am
16-4
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on June 27, 2020, 03:07:15 pm
~~Enemies Turn!~~

The corpses wasted no time in approaching, moaning about as they shuffled their rotten legs, and one of them even swiped at Callimachus!

Fortunately, the thief is an agile one.

Quote from: Restless Corpse H vs Callimachus
Hit: 93-10-19 = 64
Hit roll: 66, miss!

Callimachus counters!
Hit: 92+15-6 = 101, autohit!
Crit roll: 54, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

Callimachus counters again!
Hit: 92+15-6 = 101, autohit!
Crit roll: 99, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Enemy??" Prince Aliberti approached, looking rather excited. The native archeologist was right behind.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Am I correct that someone called for me earl- oh." He looked at the hole in the tomb walls.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "...can't be helped, I guess. Please restrain yourself from vandalism, unless necessary."

~~Player Turn 14~~

EXP: 183/100

(https://i.imgur.com/9vjolyH.png)

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on June 27, 2020, 03:12:54 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/bpnlrkqv6bl0v6v/baruksmile.png?raw=1): Nice dodge! My help may not be needed after all.
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on June 27, 2020, 05:21:07 pm
As the undead approached him, Callimachus remembered what Tomaso had taught him about knifework. You couldn't strike with heavy blows - you had to be precise, striking spots to weaken and disable before you could go for a decisive strike; from his own experience, that counted double for creatures like this that couldn't be brought down by normal injuries. The zombie lashed out at him with a clumsy swing, and he ducked under it while slashing through the tendons in the undead's wrist to disable its' hand. Still crouching, he brought his dagger around and cut through the muscles of the zombie's right thigh to further slow it down.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "It's a combination of luck, training, and experience fighting the undead."

The only way to put it down for good would be to disable its' other arm, rendering it unable to grab on, and then destroy the brain with a quick stab - through the eye, where there was no resistance, or through the temple, where the skull was weak enough to pierce. Readying his dagger, he stood to strike again.

Callimachus attacks Corpse H.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on June 27, 2020, 09:48:35 pm
Irina continues moving forward to 18-4
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on June 28, 2020, 05:38:26 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "We have the chokepoint here, but there's only two of them. With an extra blade, we could take the first one down before it can even react."

If an ally enters 20-5 or after all allies have moved: Attack Restless Corpse I.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on June 29, 2020, 06:12:36 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Shouldn't be hard. We won't let them slow us down.

Hatchet the zamboni
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on July 02, 2020, 12:25:24 am
Anumita to 17-4 (Once Maria moves)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on July 02, 2020, 09:32:24 am
Maria moves to 20-5
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on July 02, 2020, 10:30:36 am
Callimachus did with the stabs. And once again, he avoided the swipe of the rotting claw!

Quote from: Callimachus vs Restless Corpse H
Hit: 92+15-6 = 101, autohit!
Crit roll: 42, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

Restless Corpse H counters!
Hit: 93-10-19 = 64
Hit roll: 93, miss!

Callimachus attacks once more!
Hit: 92+15-6 = 101, autohit!
Crit roll: 86, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

The hatcheting and winding of the other undead ended in its collapse!

Quote from: Alexis vs Restless Corpse I
Hit: 88-6 = 82
Hit roll: 25, hit!
Crit roll: 49, no crit
Damage: 19-5 = 14dmg

Quote from: Gaspar vs Restless Corpse I
Hit: 102-6 = 96
Hit roll: 55, hit!
Crit roll: 52, no crit
Damage: 8-1 = 7dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on July 02, 2020, 10:48:49 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/bpnlrkqv6bl0v6v/baruksmile.png?raw=1): Nicely done once again. I'll make some space.

18-6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 02, 2020, 10:49:31 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Thanks for the compliment."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on July 02, 2020, 01:23:16 pm
17,8, Perform Cal

(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♪ Callimachus hits them fastest! ♫"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 02, 2020, 01:27:29 pm
Cal finally finishes off the zombie.

Cal nodded to Elana and spun his dagger around into a reverse grip. Grabbing the zombie by the throat to control its' head (so it couldn't bite him) he slammed his dagger into its' temple.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Nasty business. I do wish it wasn't so necessary."

He cleaned his dagger off with a handkerchief and tucked both items away - the cloth would have to be washed later, but it wouldn't do to let the blade rust.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Shall we continue?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on July 03, 2020, 11:55:11 am
20-4
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on July 05, 2020, 01:45:33 am
The zombie crumbled to a pile of body parts.

Quote from: Callimachus vs Restless Corpse H
Hit: 92+15-6 = 101, autohit!
Crit roll: 86, no crit
Damage: 10-5 = 5dmg

//Dingdingdindgindging!

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on July 05, 2020, 01:52:39 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"R-right! Um, let’s go, then.”
16, 10
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on July 05, 2020, 03:00:26 pm
~~Enemies Turn!~~

The walking corpse clawed Alexis.

So she cut the corpse into two halves, the hatchet going through bone and old skin like knife through hot butter.

Quote from: Restless Corpse J vs Alexis
Hit: 93-5 = 88
Hit roll: 18, hit!
Crit roll: 54, no crit
Damage: 14-4 = 10dmg

Alexis counterattacks!
Hit: 88-6 = 82
Hit roll: 29, hit!
Crit roll: 7, crit!
Damage: 19-4 = 14x3 = 42dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

Prince Aliberti ventured inside, his staff ready for fighting.

Lieutenant Dumt looked a bit more varily, checking the ceiling and the walls.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "This place is in much worse state than I was told it is..." He murmured quietly.

~~Player Turn 15~~

EXP: 210/100

(https://i.imgur.com/DgwqGvr.png)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 05, 2020, 04:06:19 pm
Callimachus advances to 17-11.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on July 05, 2020, 06:10:38 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png) "Even with my limited experience with the undead, it's not that surprising. They have a habit of ruining the decor when left to their own devices."

Maria moves to 22-7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on July 05, 2020, 06:46:59 pm
17, 10. Perform Cal

(https://imgur.com/nd37zfX.png) "♫ Sally past us, Callimachus! ♫"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 05, 2020, 07:10:53 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Thank you for the boost!"

Cal marches onward to 22-11.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on July 08, 2020, 07:52:41 pm
Anumita to 20-5
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on July 09, 2020, 12:24:59 am
Gaspar to 23-7.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on July 09, 2020, 07:20:32 am
With the way clear without any trouble, Baruk backed up instead.

21-5, heal Alexis

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): You know, I heard that strike from the corridor.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on July 09, 2020, 07:44:30 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I've been practicing. The artifact helped, though."

23-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on July 09, 2020, 08:30:49 am
22-7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on July 09, 2020, 05:21:38 pm
18-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on July 10, 2020, 01:27:14 am
Giuseppina continued to move forwards, her gait quickened and more steadied by the fact that none of the creepy shambling beings was currently in sight. She was pretty sure that this battle was going to cause her all sorts of bad fortune, these things couldn't be radiating anything but terrible luck...
19, 11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on July 11, 2020, 10:21:53 am
Quote from: Baruk heals Alexis
10+5 /2 = Up to 7HP healed

There were... movement noises.

~~Allies Turn!~~

The native and the prince moved too.

~~Player Turn 16~~

EXP: 216/100

(https://i.imgur.com/P0B7aHv.png)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on July 11, 2020, 10:27:04 am
22-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on July 11, 2020, 10:50:39 am
Cal goes over to 25-11 and works his magic on the locked door.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on July 11, 2020, 11:14:28 am
Maria moves to 25-8, as per usual
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on July 11, 2020, 12:33:40 pm
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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on July 11, 2020, 12:58:26 pm
Crreeakk...

The area behind the door was empty.

Well, emptier than it probably should be - there was a small ravine cutting through the middle of the place, with walls of tombs at both sides of the raving already leaning dangerously towards the middle.

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on July 11, 2020, 03:34:05 pm
Much more used to ships and open seas than to old dusty buildings, Giuseppina suddenly found herself a bit taken aback as the rest of the group started coming into sight well ahead of her and the other girl of Tunis there.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Whuh-- wait, Elana, when did we get so far behind everyone else?”
19, 11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on July 11, 2020, 04:28:18 pm
27-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on July 11, 2020, 10:50:32 pm
Irina to 16-10
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on July 12, 2020, 02:05:38 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Mr Dumt, as Mr Moralis managed to open the other door, would you mind bringing your keys to this one?"

25-9.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on July 16, 2020, 01:14:57 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "It's dark in here, but I'm glad you're with me! Let's go on together and catch up with the others!"

20,11
Perform Giuseppina
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on July 17, 2020, 10:16:39 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"That does sound like a plan... thanks, Elana!”
With a little less hesitation than usual thanks to the encouragement, Giuseppina jogged forth.
23, 11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on July 25, 2020, 03:08:55 pm
22-7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on August 01, 2020, 09:14:15 am
24-7
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on August 01, 2020, 10:30:33 am
~~Allies Turn!~~

Prince Aliberti moved past the door, shivering as he moved.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "That's... that's strange. I felt an oppressive cold coming from behind the door just now."

Meanwhile, Dumt entered the next room opened by Callimachus and stopped right in his tracks.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Oh. This, this is not good. The old Emperor won't be happy to learn just how the tombs deteriorated in the few years since last inspection."

~~Player Turn 17~~

EXP: 219/100

(https://i.imgur.com/FHRoZBi.png)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 01, 2020, 10:38:04 am
Cal goes to 28-9.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on August 03, 2020, 04:19:23 am
26-8

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Mr. Dumt, how often are the tombs inspected?
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on August 03, 2020, 06:15:33 am
Hold
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on August 03, 2020, 09:22:16 am
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Before every impeding royal funeral and then every five years afterwards. Usually another funeral makes these happen earlier, but the Emperor has been on the throne for decades, his grandsons are in their teens, their immediate family has long perished, and the officials didn't feel that they had to keep to the schedule so closely."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "So, yes, it's been a while."

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on August 04, 2020, 06:57:58 am
Maria moves to 27-9
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on August 04, 2020, 03:36:43 pm
Anumita to 25-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on August 04, 2020, 07:52:19 pm
Giuseppina just kept jogging after everyone. She was almost caught up, but not quite...!
27, 11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on August 04, 2020, 08:08:13 pm
Irina continues taking up the rear.

Irina to 19-11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on August 10, 2020, 04:42:52 pm
24-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on August 10, 2020, 04:45:52 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Irina! You almost startled me coming out of the dark like that. Go on ahead!"

Perform Irina
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on August 11, 2020, 06:37:29 pm
Irina nods slightly to Elena in acknowledgement as she passes, then pauses after moving forward a few steps.
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Will you be fine back here?"
Move to 22-11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on August 12, 2020, 03:53:06 am
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Don't worry about me, it looks like everyone is grouping up by the door. I bet there's more of these dead men hiding in there."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on August 14, 2020, 08:48:10 pm
29-9
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on August 24, 2020, 02:07:33 pm
~~Allies Turn!~~

When Dumt moved to the door of the main crypt, his face twisted in grimace.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "I feel something vile behind this door... I will pay no mind to collateral damage this time. Feel free to charge in." He handed Giuseppina one of the keys.

Giuseppina gets Door Key!

~~Player Turn 18~~

EXP: 222/100

(https://i.imgur.com/liEkD8i.png)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on August 24, 2020, 02:13:27 pm
Giuseppina started a little as she was suddenly handed a key -- and that's when she registered that the white-haired man was implying there was some sort of especially extra horrific monster in there. And she'd be opening the door right to it...

Giuseppina gulped and hesitated for just a moment, but... if she was going to be pulling her weight here... quietly, Giuseppina nodded, walked up to the door, and with a slightly trembling hand...

Giuseppina moves to 28, 8 and opens the door!
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on August 24, 2020, 02:36:15 pm
Crreeakk...

(https://i.imgur.com/W24lthX.png)

A pale young man shrouded in a cloak stared at the invaders of his domain. The undead in the chamber skulked about, hiding behind pillars...

Enemy stats updated! (https://pastebin.com/3XijuLTW)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on August 24, 2020, 02:42:29 pm
Gaspar bravely sets himself into the doorway that he may best give his allies moral support when they charge past him.

28, 7. Attack Restless Corpse K.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on August 24, 2020, 03:29:35 pm
Maria, seeing the newly opened door, heads inside, moving to 28-6 and firing an arrow at Restless Corpse K as well.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on August 24, 2020, 03:54:31 pm
This put the corpse where it belongs - into rest.

Quote from: Gaspar vs Restless Corpse K
Hit: 102-6 = 96
Hit roll: 35, hit!
Crit roll: 34, no crit
Damage: 8-1 = 7dmg

Gaspar strikes again!
Hit: 102-6 = 96
Hit roll: 61, hit!
Crit roll: 61, no crit
Damage: 8-1 = 7dmg

Quote from: Maria vs Restless Corpse K
Hit: 110+10-6 = 114, autohit!
Crit roll: 6, crit!
Damage: 9+2-5 = 6x3 = 18dmg

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on August 24, 2020, 05:16:26 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Irina, hear the song of Artemis. It will help focus you against these monstrosities."

22,10

Perform Song of Artemis on Irina, giving +10 hit for 3 turns
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on August 24, 2020, 06:38:38 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Thank you.  I do feel better able to concentrate."

Move to 26,11
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on August 26, 2020, 01:35:11 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/2a1ofq2r1hy4ihn/barukgrimace.png?raw=1): Vile is right. I do not know what that is but it must be purified.

Take Alexis spot when she moves and heal Giuseppina
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on August 28, 2020, 08:51:38 am
Cal moves to 26-6 to be nearby in case anyone needs his help but also be out of the way of the heavier hitters of the team.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on September 01, 2020, 12:15:55 pm
28-4 hatchet skellington
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 06, 2020, 06:32:47 am
Quote from: Alexis vs Bone Warrior C
Hit: 88+10-15-15-11 = 57
Hit roll: 32, hit!
Crit roll: 67, no crit
Damage: 19-1-4 = 14-1 = 13dmg

Bone Warrior C retaliates!
Hit: 85+15-10-5 = 85
Hit roll: 72, hit!
Crit roll: 97, no crit
Damage: 8+1-4 = 5dmg

Quote from: Baruk heals Giuseppina
10+4 = Up to 14HP healed

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on September 07, 2020, 12:10:31 am
Giuseppina found herself sort of just staring suspiciously into the room holding the no doubt very evil and terrifying necromancer man, staying still and not making a peep... until she was suddenly healed.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um... thank you...?”

To tell the truth, she'd been maybe just a little bruised, so this seemed a bit wasteful to her. But maybe he just hadn't had anyone else to heal at all.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on September 09, 2020, 07:03:26 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png):"What? What's so vile? Is there some type of new undead in there or something?"

Eager to see for herself but unable to push any closer to the door, Anumita settled for shuffling forward a little.

Move to 26-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on September 09, 2020, 07:05:39 pm
26-9
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on September 10, 2020, 03:06:23 am
Gaspar looks back to address Anumita.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "It's unlike what we've seen so far in this tomb, but I can't say if it's something you've seen before. Definitely has an aura of Dark magic, though, and a spark of intelligence in its eyes. Hm, I wonder..."

Gaspar then turns back toward the vampire.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Hey! Are you of one of the talking kinds of undead?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 12, 2020, 12:19:10 pm
~~Enemies Turn!~~

The vampire hissed at Gaspar while the skeletons moved to fight.

Quote from: Bone Warrior C vs Maria
Hit: 85-10-11 = 64
Hit roll: 92, miss!

Quote from: Bone Warrior H vs Alexis
Hit: 85-10-5 = 70
Hit roll: 40, hit!
Crit roll: 31, no crit
Damage: 9-4 = 5dmg

Alexis counters!
Hit: 88+10-11 = 87
Hit roll: 89, miss!

~~Allies Turn!~~

Prince Aliberti ran inside, while Lieutenant Dumt caught up.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Do not waste your words on the beast. It is fruitless."

~~Player Turn 19~~

EXP: 239/100

(https://i.imgur.com/UHt7JEm.png)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on September 12, 2020, 12:49:40 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"Focus on killing it instead of wasting time trying to talk Gaspar. You're free to dissect the corpse and add it to the records once we're done." Maria commented, smoothly ducking underneath the Skeleton's swing and weaving through the pillars, only taking a moment to turn back and fire an arrow at the undead's head.

Maria moves to 27-4 and attacks Bone Warrior C
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 12, 2020, 12:52:28 pm
Maria lodged an arrow in skeleton's skull with ease! The undead collapsed onto the floor.

Quote from: Maria vs Bone Warrior C
Hit: 110+10-11 = 109, autohit!
Crit roll: 10, no crit
Damage: 9+2-4 = 7dmg

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on September 12, 2020, 01:02:00 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Nice shot, Maria! And true, I don't speak hiss."

27-5. Attack Bone Warrior H.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 12, 2020, 01:13:58 pm
The gush of wind almost tore the skeleton apart!

You could say it was... boned.

Quote from: Gaspar vs Bone Warrior H
Hit: 102-11 = 91
Hit roll: 72, hit!
Crit roll: 1, crit!
Damage: 8-2 = 6x3 = 18dmg

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on September 13, 2020, 04:04:21 am
Giuseppina continued to waver and hesitate just a moment longer, the undead minions of the vampire being torn to pieces almost entirely. Then she crept in, continuing her wary watch of the young-looking living dead being. A thought came to her head.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Why do you think it's here...? For bodies? It could have done that at any grave, I think. And it's probably not like it can do anything with any of the valuables here, either. For magic, maybe?”

27, 6
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on September 13, 2020, 04:59:49 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Maybe it's related to the Orb itself.

28-6, heal Alexis
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on September 13, 2020, 02:15:07 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Thanks for the support, Bartuk."

30-4, bonk archer
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 13, 2020, 02:26:24 pm
The bonkening has happened!

Quote from: Baruk heals Alexis
10+4 /2 = Up to 7HP healed

Quote from: Alexis vs Bone Warrior H
Hit: 88-11 = 77
Hit roll: 53, hit!
Crit roll: 54, no crit
Damage: 19-4 = 15dmg

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on September 15, 2020, 01:07:05 pm
Cal continues to be a wallflower and do nothing.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on September 17, 2020, 11:48:25 am
Anumita again shuffled forward as the party began clearing out the room. Through the chaos of battle she managed to catch a brief glimpse of the creature spoken of earlier. She practically did a double take once the dust settled and she realized that no, her eyes had not deceived her.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png):"Wooooow, you're... really well preserved aren't ya?"

Oh the data she could reap from this creature... was it truly mindless, or had it just been playing coy earlier? Could it use any form of magic? How was it's flesh so pristine when decaying tissue was such a notorious problem with risen dead? So many questions to be answered.

She could hardly contain her anticipation.
28-7, watch the vampire's career with great interest
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: notquitethere on September 24, 2020, 03:01:39 am
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Uh oh, I seem to have fallen behind. Oh, look there's Konstantin...

"Oh Konstantin, are you familiar with this Tunis ballad?"

25, 9, Perform Song of Artemis on Konstantin, giving +10 hit for 3 turns
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on September 24, 2020, 05:11:18 pm
Noting that the sounds of combat seem to have died down in the north, Irina looks southward.  Rounding the corner, she studies the blank walls for a bit, and finding nothing of archaeological interest, decides to start opening a path.

Move to 25,13.  Use Flash on wall at 27,13
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 27, 2020, 10:33:42 am
Irina smash!

But not really.

Quote from: Irina vs Cracked Wall 27.13
9-0 = 9dmg

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on September 27, 2020, 03:26:10 pm
28-8
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 28, 2020, 09:43:30 am
~~Enemies Turn!~~

The vampiric being tore into Alexis!

Quote from: Youth vs Alexis
Hit: 90-5 = 85
Hit roll: 20, hit!
Crit roll: 96, no crit
Damage: 17-4 = 13dmg

Alexis counters!
Hit: 88-20-12 = 54
Hit roll: 91, miss!

Youth strikes again!
Hit: 90-5 = 85
Hit roll: 48, hit!
Crit roll: 69, no crit
Damage: 17-4 = 13dmg

~~Allies Turn!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Watch out! Despite its, well, looks, this undead is very dangerous, you need to be careful-" Prince Aliberti ran past Dumt.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "To the Underworld with you, yaahh!!"

Quote from: Prince Aliberti vs Youth
Hit: 87-20-12 = 55
Hit roll: 36, hit!
Crit roll: 60, no crit
Damage: 13-3 = 10-2 = 8dmg

Youth counterattacks!
Hit: 90-4 = 88
Hit roll: 94, miss!

Youth counters once more!
Hit: 90-4 = 88
Hit roll: 16, hit!
Crit roll: 20, no crit
Damage: 17-3 = 14dmg
Youth regains 7HP!

Aliberti staggered, but did not scream.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Are you insane!? Don't be so reckless, boy!"

~~Player Turn 20~~

EXP: 261/100

(https://i.imgur.com/sz6NwVV.png)

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on September 28, 2020, 09:52:51 am
Gaspar sighs at the brashness.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Perhaps we should have let it to come to us? Its throne is granting it power."

Nevertheless, he then steels himself, steps closer and throws a blast of magic at the vampire.

"Hospitalier! The Prince needs your aid, as does Miss Demitriou!"

28-4. Attack Youth.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on September 28, 2020, 10:03:32 am
Fwoosh!

Quote from: Gaspar vs Youth
Hit: 102-20-12 = 70
Hit roll: 52, hit!
Crit roll: 42, no crit
Damage: 8-3 = 5-2 = 3dmg

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Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on September 28, 2020, 05:18:46 pm
As the sounds of combat resume, Irina looks north.

(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "That augers poorly." 
Move to 27,11, zap wall at 27,13
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Post by: Haspen on September 29, 2020, 01:59:56 am
Fwump!

Quote from: Irina vs Cracked Wall 27.13
9-0 = 9dmg

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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on September 29, 2020, 12:15:14 pm
Maria

With the skeleton taken out, Maria glanced back at the vampiric undead, just happening to notice it tear into the Prince. Bearing a look that crossed with annoyance and frustration, she quickly made her way to her Prince's side, firing an arrow into the undead just as Gaspar blasted it with his magic.

Move to 28-3 and thwip the Youth
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Post by: Haspen on September 29, 2020, 01:07:05 pm
The arrow struck the vampire in the arm, but it only hissed in annoyance and bared its fangs at Maria.

Quote from: Maria vs Youth
Hit: 110-20-12 = 78
Hit roll: 35, hit!
Crit roll: 72, no crit
Damage: 9-3 = 6-2 = 4dmg

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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on September 29, 2020, 01:17:09 pm
Fascinated by the apparent healing factor the creature displayed, Anumita knew more testing would be necessary. To that end, she unfurled her tome and charged forward with glee. Her eyes briefly lingered on the fallen knight at the vampire's feet, but she forced herself to try and focus. In the name of science, of course...

29-4, Attack the Youth
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Post by: Haspen on October 03, 2020, 01:39:19 pm
The vampire was hit!

Moderate damage only!

Quote from: Anumita vs Youth
Hit: 90+10-20-12 = 68
Hit roll: 38, hit!
Crit roll: 30, no crit
Damage: 10-3 = 7-2 = 5dmg

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Post by: Solymr on October 03, 2020, 01:48:54 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/2a1ofq2r1hy4ihn/barukgrimace.png?raw=1): Curses! I can't reach the Prince!

30-5, heal Alexis

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Alexis, are you good to go? It may come down to either you or the Prince to eliminate this threat.
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Post by: notquitethere on October 06, 2020, 02:30:45 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Irina, I think the crack is getting bigger. Try that again!"

27,10

Perform Irina, for a second turn
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 06, 2020, 03:49:33 pm
Cal moves to 29-6 and continues taking notes about the architecture and this particular undead.
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Post by: Powder Miner on October 11, 2020, 06:27:00 pm
Giuseppina very badly wanted to help everyone deal with the monster, even if that was kind of a scary proposition... but it was the most she could do just to pack herself in a little closer to the fighting! It was a small enough room, that with all these people, it was entirely choked!
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):”Ack! I'm sorry I can't be more helpful, but...” ...well, she just couldn't reach.
28, 5
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Post by: Chevaleresse on October 14, 2020, 08:51:59 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Just need a moment to catch my breath."
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Post by: Haspen on October 14, 2020, 12:33:27 pm
There was healing, performing, and vicious note taking.

Quote from: Baruk heals Alexis
10+4 /4 = Up to 3HP healed

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Post by: Culise on October 23, 2020, 06:28:06 pm
Once Konstantin moves, Irina moves to (28,8)
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on October 26, 2020, 11:10:20 am
29-5
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Post by: Haspen on October 26, 2020, 01:39:03 pm
//I assumed Elf meant 28.5

~~Enemies Turn!~~

The vampire tore into the Prince, who collapsed in a bloody pile.

Quote from: Youth vs Prince Aliberti
Hit: 90-10-4 = 76
Hit roll: 70, hit!
Crit roll: 66, no crit
Damage: 17-2-3 = 12dmg
Youth recovers 6HP!

~~Allies Turn!~~

Lieutenant Dumt stepped closer and raised his hand.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Begone, vile beast! You do not belong in this world!"

Quote from: Lieutenant Dumt vs Youth
Hit: 85+10-20-12 = 63
Hit roll: 58, hit!
Crit roll: 13, no crit
Damage: 13-3 = 10-2 = 8dmg

The vampire hissed as it burned.

But it was still standing!

~~Player Turn 21~~

EXP: 279/100

(https://i.imgur.com/0rIfcwu.png)

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Post by: Chevaleresse on October 26, 2020, 01:45:34 pm
Thwack the vampire!
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Post by: Culise on October 26, 2020, 05:30:34 pm
Irina enters the room, only to be confronted by bedlam.  She blinks, rather nonplussed, then readies her own tome.
Irina moves to (28,6)
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on October 26, 2020, 10:42:32 pm
Cal circles around to 32,4 to take more notes, make room, and get ready to join the fight if he's needed.
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Post by: Haspen on November 03, 2020, 10:02:07 am
The hatchet struck the vampiric beast in the head, almost cleaving its rotting skull!

Quote from: Alexis vs Youth
Hit: 88+10-20-12 = 66
Hit roll: 34, hit!
Crit roll: 83, no crit
Damage: 19-3 = 16-2 = 14dmg

//Dingdingdingding!!

With a great hiss, the being collapsed into a pile of what soon became moldy fabric and flakes of dust.

Immediately afterwards, the evil, pressuring aura of the place subsided. The distant growling and murmur of walking corpses ceased as well.

~~Prologue Complete!~~

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Well, that's it." Lieutenant Dumt quickly moved to kneel beside Prince Aliberti and helped him drink some medicine.
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Post by: Solymr on November 03, 2020, 10:08:56 am
After the cleaving, Baruk rushed to the prince's aid as well.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Please, allow me. With the threat gone, Baruk could now finally heal Aliberti. Forgive me for not healing earlier, there was much too congestion in the area. And after finishing with the prince, Baruk turned to the other fighter.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Alexis, need help?
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 03, 2020, 10:20:48 am
Alexis waved Baruk off, shaking her head despite still clearly being a bit winded.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Make sure everyone else is alright first. I can take care of myself."
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 03, 2020, 11:07:03 am
As soon as the final undead went down, Maria immediately slung her bow back to its normal position on her back, running over to her fallen Lord just as Baruk and Dumt went to help him. Ordinarily, she would've pushed them aside and patched up the Prince herself, but due to how the wounds appeared, she elected to allow the two to do their job, hovering over Baruk's shoulder while he did so, and quickly taking his place once he turned to heal the rest,

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680826144945471538/Assassin_talking.png)
"My lord, are you okay? Can you stand? I pray that creature didn't happen to hit a vital organ."
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on November 03, 2020, 11:57:57 am
As the undead youth collapsed, Anumita put away her tome and crept closer to the remains. Noting the fading sounds in the distance, she pulled out her research journal and began furiously scribbling down her observations. This was, truth be told, a rather disappointing outcome, but a fascinating one nonetheless. She'd never encountered an undead that simply disintegrated into ash when stilled. And the feeling that had permeated the area as it died again- there was obviously powerful magic at work.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Hmmmm... incredible preservation of flesh, possibly connected to potent regenerative capacity... which itself seems to have relied on the intake of fresh blood... disintegrated upon destruction, no specimen left to autopsy... also may have been in control of lesser undead in the area. My my, you were one big bundle of discoveries. Shame there's only ash left now."
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Post by: Haspen on November 03, 2020, 12:33:09 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Thank you for your assistance." Lieutenant Dumt spoke to Aliberti as the Prince stood up with Maria's help.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "No... no problem." Aliberti groaned and brushed himself from the dust.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "You've fulfilled your part of the bargain, so I guess I have to fulfill mine. Did you... 'find' anything you might want to keep?"

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Huh... did we?" Aliberti turned to his comrades.
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 03, 2020, 05:18:00 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Here." Alexis held up the orb. "One of the dead had it. It hit hard, probably because of this."
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Post by: Haspen on November 04, 2020, 08:16:39 am
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Ah, yes, the orb."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "You told us we can take it."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Like I said before, it is not in funeral inventory, so feel free."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Thank you. That makes things easier..."

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Then I assume no graverobbing occured?"

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "Uhhh..."
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 04, 2020, 08:18:34 am
Konstantin jogs up to the group from where he was.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Friends! Are you okay? Kostya is not doctor, but I can provide help!"
Then Alexis holds up the orb, and Kostya tilts his head at it.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Is possibly magical artifact. Without tools or time to test it, I could not tell, but is better left to actual expert. Rare artifact from other world no good in the hands of salvage expert."
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 05, 2020, 03:39:58 pm
As the undead abomination thing disintegrated into ash, Giuseppina let out a long sigh and curled inwards just a little, placing her hands on her knees as she allowed the fatigue of battle to wash over her. But then the awful feeling of this horrible monster-infested place seemed to fade away, and Giuseppina found herself able to breathe more freely (although it was still a tomb, so she wasn't feeling TOO comfortable).
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um... well, I have this key that I used to open one of the doors, but that's all I know about. Do you want it? I mean, it's just a key, but maybe it's useful for archaeology or, uh, something."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 05, 2020, 03:47:23 pm
With the feeling of danger gone, Gaspar pockets his tome and brushes his clothes clean of grave-dust. He was momentarily dismayed at seeing the Prince fall, but the local medicine is clearly no less effective than Zorestrian stock and he feels relieved to see the Prince back on his feet.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "No graverobbing that I could see, Mister Dumt. I'll admit I was tempted to see what was inside a particular locked chest, but I can sate my idle curiosity elsewhere."
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Post by: Haspen on November 05, 2020, 04:09:42 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Each tomb has - or had - a small chest of burial goods, personal items and trinkets favored by the interred person when they were alive. As for the key, I would gladly take it back, miss."
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Post by: Culise on November 05, 2020, 08:56:37 pm
Irina looks at the newly-dusted vampire.  Sighing slightly, she puts away her tome and relaxes as the others start talking.  When Alexis pulls out the orb, she immediately stiffened up again in shock. 

(https://i.imgur.com/6l7MEKb.png) "Is that...may I examine that?"

She pulled out her small notebook, stuffed full of most of the notes and studies she had collected over the years on the Centaurs, the Hero-King, and the repeated cataclysms that had been turned aside by these orbs, already leafing through it based on what she could see of the orb as it quietly shone in Alexis' hands.
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 05, 2020, 11:05:01 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Of course. " She handed the artifact to Irina carefully. "Study it while you can, I'm sure the royal scholars will want to take a few cracks at it." Alexis waited momentarily to ensure the handoff was complete - an unnecessary precaution, perhaps, given the simplicity of the task - then moved toward Giuseppina. She looked as if she were about to speak for a moment, then apparently thought better of it. Best to wait.
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Post by: Culise on November 06, 2020, 10:10:51 pm
Accepting the orb, Irina immediately sat down with her legs crossed, examining it more closely as she compared to her notebook.  It was not long before she switched to taking notes as well, doing a quick sketch of the orb as well as writing down additional details on the coloration and the magical patterns in her own shorthand. 
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 06, 2020, 11:12:48 pm
Callimachus was hovering nearby, also taking notes. Maybe he could compare them with Irina later.
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Post by: Haspen on November 08, 2020, 05:00:27 pm
The nearly-perfecetly spherical orb was beautifully orange and slightly transparent.

The reddish specks inside the crystalline form numbered exactly eleven.
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 09, 2020, 01:58:46 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"I'm, um... I'm glad nobody took anything that belonged to the dead... that would bring terrible misfortune, I'm sure."
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"And also be kind of just wrong-- but-- um-- yes, here's the key. I hope it's useful!"
And Giuseppina handed the key off to Dumt.
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Post by: Haspen on November 09, 2020, 02:04:21 pm
Dumt took the key back and pocketed it.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Thank you."

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "So, what now?" Dumt turned to Aliberti.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Huh? Oh, well, I still need to check every nave and nook of this place. Prepare the summaries. Clear up whatever damage I can and assess what will require heavy lifting. Week's work, at least. How about you?"

Prince Aliberti blinked, looked at his comrades, and then back at Dumt.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "We're going home."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 09, 2020, 02:42:03 pm
Gaspar nods.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Certainly, my Prince. Alright, everyone! Get into a small circle! Oh, Mister Dumt, if you would stand back...? I don't think the court would appreciate it if we brought in an uninvited foreigner."

The irony in Gaspar's last statement is completely intentional.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "I do hope we can visit again when we're in less of a hurry, though. This is an interesting land."
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Post by: Haspen on November 09, 2020, 02:55:13 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Oh, before you go. Here." Dumt handed the book he used in combat to Irina.

Irina gains ?Starshot?!

Then he took several steps away, standing in the entrance to the chamber.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "You took the lead, Gaspar, so..." Prince Aliberti unclasped the bracelet from his right wrist and handed it over to the purple-haired magician.
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 09, 2020, 04:44:18 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Safe travels to you." Alexis nodded in their "host's" direction. "Too bad there are so many concerns at home. . ."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 10, 2020, 09:21:05 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Right then. Now would be a bad time to notice the bracelet doesn't work."

As instructed by the elders earlier, Gaspar taps into the enchantments of the bracelet. That is to say, he holds it in his hand and punches it as hard as he can with the other.
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Post by: Solymr on November 10, 2020, 10:02:24 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Your help has been invaluable towards saving our world, Sir Dumt. Thank you.
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Post by: Haspen on November 10, 2020, 10:18:43 am
The bracelet let out a little, subdued 'ding' and the spiral and floral decorations on the bracelet started shining gently in what could be described as a 'fluid' pattern.

(https://i.imgur.com/aihBCAE.png) "So, will it take long or-" The bracelet burst with the light brighter than daylight! A circle of white energy was drawn on the floor by an unseen hand, and another flash of light caused the group to blink out of existence.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "..." Dumt took a step closer and looked around the now empty room.

(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "...some guardian spirits, maybe?" He shook his head, opened his book, and started examining the room.

MEANWHILE...

The light dissipated, and the group was back in the Hall of Pillars.

Dumbfounded, Royal Priest Aldbaran stared at Prince Aliberti.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Prince?"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Yes?" There was a short moment of awkward silence.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "You're back?..."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Yes."

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "But you've left barely a moment ago." The Prince stared in confusion as the nearby acolytes looked at each other and the Elders, unsure.
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Post by: notquitethere on November 10, 2020, 10:27:45 am
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "I can assure you we went somewhere. Some horrible tomb. I hope if we have to do any more travelling like this we get to go somewhere... sunnier."
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 10, 2020, 10:49:33 am
Once she was certain that the Prince could stand and move without her further assistance, Maria went off to the side, out of the way of the group as they made their final preparations to return, and say goodbye to the man who had allowed them to take the orb. Not that she would've cared if he had or hadn't given permission, the orb wasn't his nor the dead's to keep. Regardless, once Gaspar was ready to bring them back, Maria stepped forward, arms folded as she watched him punch the bracelet, disappointment clear on her expression.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"Gaspar, I highly doubt that hitting the poor thing is going to do anymore than ruin our ability to safely return-" Maria began, only to be cut off abruptly once the bracelet let off a briliant, blinding light that engulfed everyone nearby, before being assaulted by the same sensation that came with the first time she was transported to another world. Then, as abruptly as it began, it stopped, leaving both her, the Prince, and everyone else in the same spot they had originally been, elders and the help staring at them.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png)
"... I stand corrected. Clearly I can't comprehend how these devices are meant to operate" the maid muttered, pinching the spot between her eyes in annoyance before refocusing on the conversation at hand, another wave of annoyance passing over her once they revealed that barely any time had passed since they left. At least for the elders. In a way it was actually a bit of a blessing, it would be easier to hide the existence of what they were doing, seeing it would barely take any time to actually do it.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"Regardless of how much time passed for you, the first orb has been retrieved" Maria stated, gesturing to Irina, who Maria was certain she saw holding the orb just a few moments ago.
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 10, 2020, 11:02:21 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"If an entirely different universe can exist, it wouldn't be strange if time moved differently there."
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Post by: Solymr on November 10, 2020, 11:38:43 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Quite a blessing, wouldn't you say. After all our time left isn't limitless. I hope it keeps working in our favor.
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 10, 2020, 12:23:03 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Indeed. If an hour or so in that world was only a second here, then we have to prepare ourselves for the possibility of entering a world where a second there is an hour here."

Callimachus tucked his notebook away.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/x9xp6peaf1ogl1p/DeepSigh.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Well, it is something to keep in mind, but let's try not to worry about that sort of thing until it occurs; even if we do encounter that situation, we can't exactly avoid going through with it."
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 10, 2020, 12:30:13 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "You know old saying. Time swims when you have fun!"
Kostya pauses.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "....or is it flies? Kostya get sometimes confused in this language. I promise, am better speaker in mother tongue. Anyway, yes. We come into tomb, we fight skeletons, we get gem. All in day's work!"
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Post by: Culise on November 10, 2020, 07:37:17 pm
Quote from: Haspen on November 09, 2020, 02:55:13 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qCMPHqo.png) "Oh, before you go. Here." Dumt handed the book he used in combat to Irina.
Accepting the book, she bows slightly. 
(https://i.imgur.com/hiPu7pg.png) "Thank you, Sir Dumt. I shall use it with care, and I hope you find plenty of merit in that journal."

~~~~
Quote from: IamanElfCollaborator on November 10, 2020, 12:30:13 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "....or is it flies? Kostya get sometimes confused in this language. I promise, am better speaker in mother tongue. Anyway, yes. We come into tomb, we fight skeletons, we get gem. All in day's work!"

(https://i.imgur.com/f475beK.png) "Apropos, the gem in question."  She lifts the crystal orb, its orange light still glimmering.  Carefully, she offers it to the Royal Priest. 

(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Based on my examination so far, I suspect it to be the Orb of Iron."
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Post by: Haspen on November 11, 2020, 03:32:33 am
The acolytes let out a gasp as the Royal Priest groaned and reached for the orb, snatching it into his hands as if it was a loaf of bread and he was starving for days. Carefully, as if the gem was about to explode, the elder looked the orb over.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "It is! It is the Orb of Iron! Oh, joyful of days..." Royal Priest Albaran put the Orb in hands of the Great Alchemist.

(https://i.imgur.com/QDirBez.png) "I will take the Orb to the vaults, and inform the Emperor of Prince's success."

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Please do."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "What happens now?" Aliberti asked as the Great Alchemist, with several of acolytes in tow, marched toward the doors.

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Now will be the time for study and refinement. We've attuned the mirror and bracelet to take you to nearest of Orbs, and now we must limit the enchantment so it will not move you to the vaults by accident..."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I see. Will it take long?"

(http://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Hm! Be of faith! I'm sure it will take us few days at best!" The elderly priest turned to the rest of the group. "I wish you to ask you about the other world, and how the travel went. Any accidents?" At that moment, Aliberti's stare lingered on Maria for a brief moment before he looked away, scratching the back of his head.
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on November 11, 2020, 07:07:38 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Aside from being displaced a few feet above the ground when we warped? No, not really." Anumita absently answered as she flipped through her research journal, still jotting down notes it seemed. "From what we saw, it honestly didn't seem that much different from our own in terms of basic principles. Magic operated more or less as expected. They even have their own undead problem, and most of them would be difficult to tell apart from the ones in this world."


Most being the key word, but she seemed more than content to leave the topic there...
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Post by: Haspen on November 13, 2020, 05:27:54 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Hmm, mayhaps the artifacts require some calibration to prevent placement problems on arrival... Oh, and I almost forgot: did you bring something else than the Orb with you?"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Didn't Irina receive a book from Dumt?"

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Dumt? A book??"
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Post by: Solymr on November 13, 2020, 05:44:38 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Before diverging I think we should have a talk about the Orb itself. We found it lodged inside an undead skeleton, but the interesting part was that it's attacks had significantly more effect than what should have been possible, and it kept happening when we retrieved the Orb ourselves. Baruk glanced at Alexis when talking about it.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byb8qvn7k19768/barukeyesclosed.png?raw=1): The Orbs seem to provide some sort of... tactical advantage? At least this one did. Is there any information on the effects other Orbs have? Luckily this time it was only a skeleton, but if someone or some thing is able to figure out an Orb's powers and use it against us... It would be a nasty surprise I'd rather not deal with.
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 13, 2020, 05:54:33 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Now that is mention, yes, Kostya did notice skeleton hit harder than other skeleton. Like big boar in Babushka's backyard that Kostya always had to get rid of to let her take vegetables from land. Had to carry struggling boar off land with bare hands; is like trying to wrestle the ocean. I wonder, how can we use for us?"
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Post by: Haspen on November 13, 2020, 05:57:08 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Excuse me, combat effects?"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "They shouldn't do that?"

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "There's absolutely nothing in the scriptures about giving those Orbs giving any sorts of advantages of powers to those who would wield them. This is extremely peculiar, and warrants a further study. Perhaps your travels will aid us all in more than one way."

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I'm really grateful."
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Post by: Culise on November 13, 2020, 07:07:32 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "That is correct.  While we were there, we met a local named Isidore Dumt.  One of the things he gave us was this book, as we helped him with some trifling matters.  I haven't yet had time to examine it."

Irina shows the High Priest the ?Starshot? tome.
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Post by: Haspen on November 14, 2020, 02:58:50 am
(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Oh!" The Royal Priest took the tome and opened it, skipping through the pages.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "What a peculiar script! Such strange runes. Very alien. Incredible. I wish to have my colleagues and apprentices to have a try at deciphering this tome of magic. Perhaps we can even replicate the spells within."
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Post by: Culise on November 23, 2020, 06:37:04 pm
Irina considers for a moment, then nods.
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "Certainly.  I would also like a copy of the text for Scholarch Mysitis; we would find it useful for our own research as well.  Perhaps I can work with the court amanuenses."
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Post by: Haspen on November 24, 2020, 11:29:29 am
(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Of course, of course, we wouldn't dare take your discovery all for yourself. The first translated copy will be yours to take anywhere you please. Shouldn't take long."

~~Chapter 1: Mortis~~

It's been a month.

For the past month, the lid on the expedition into the other world was kept on tight. Those involved were kept at the palace, given ample time to study, and those of knock for manual labor, something to do.

And one morning, when the green clouds poured down purple rain...

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "You've finally found the other orbs?" Prince Aliberti questioned as he walked down the corridor alongside the Royal Priest.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Indeed. Our scrying of the vast universe brought us eleven lights blinking regularly in the minds of our diviners. Indeed, none of them anywhere even close to our world."

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I see..." The guards opened the door leading to the Hall of Pillars. "Oh? Everyone's here."

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "I've allowed myself to gather your companions beforehand, just like previously. But, resuming our conversation, we must think of implications, your highness... if there's a dozen of worlds where the orbs are scattered, just how many are there that support life and are simply unseen to our magicians? How small and insignificant ours becomes in comparison?"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "...those are the questions I will happily leave to you, and your wise colleagues, Royal Priest. I'm not thinkerer, or philosopher." The old man bowed his head to the Prince.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I reckon you're all ready to go?" Aliberti turned to his companions while the Royal Priest circled the group in search of someone, taking a moment.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Ah, Miss Mavrokordatu."
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Post by: notquitethere on November 24, 2020, 11:36:53 am
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "I do hope the next place will be sunnier than it is here today."

"Rain may be a fact of life, but it's a fact I could do without!"
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 24, 2020, 12:41:52 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Eleven more worlds to explore is a fascinating prospect. If we're lucky, maybe we'll find new ideas and new technologies to enrich our own world. Wouldn't that be something?"
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 24, 2020, 05:25:39 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Perhaps. And even if we don't on these particular sorties, there's no reason we can't return later. I've spent a good part of the last month considering the implications of there being other worlds within our reach, and, well, they're great. For one, we'll have many more varieties of tea for our parties."

Gaspar says the last sentence jokingly.
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 24, 2020, 08:58:40 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"I've made the necessary preparations for the journey this time, your Highness, now that I've been given time to actually work" Maria commented, patting the satchel at her side. It wasn't the highest of quality, but it was durable enough to ensure that the Prince and his retinue would have plenty of supplies in the event that they found themselves in a world for longer than expected. So far, the elders didn't prove themselves trustworthy enough for Maria to consider otherwise.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680826144945471538/Assassin_talking.png)
"It's good that you're so eager for new blends Gaspar. If we happen to find and bring back any real ingredients, I was already planning on you being the one to test the dishes, to ensure that they are without poison."
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on November 24, 2020, 09:12:04 pm
Anumita didn't even look up from her research journal. She scribbled in it even more furiously than when they'd returned from the first world over a month ago, only briefly sparing the effort to contribute to the greetings.

(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Yes, yes, I'm sure it'll be just as exciting as last time. I just hope I'll get a chance to test out my new theory while we're there. Though finding willing subjects might be a touch difficult... eh we'll cross that bridge when we get to it..."
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 24, 2020, 09:49:03 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Try to keep your heads. New worlds mean new threats, and I'm not sure we can always count on a warm welcome. Not that the last one was, particularly." Alexis paused for a moment. ". . . I can't help but be excited as well, though."
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Post by: Solymr on November 25, 2020, 05:42:26 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): For a first time, it was as good as we could have hoped for. That experience and the past month's training should be good enough. Baruk looked at the javelin he was armed with, now that he was a full-fledged Hospitalier.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byb8qvn7k19768/barukeyesclosed.png?raw=1): Well... "has to be" would be more appropriate. We don't have any alternatives.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Honorable Priest, would there be a problem taking a mount with me to another world?
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 25, 2020, 03:00:13 pm
Giuseppina had felt ill at ease, for this past month, to tell the truth. On one hand, it was actually a little funny - it wasn't by any means uncommon for her to have stayed at a port, or on Tunis, for a couple of months waiting for her father to conclude some form of business, but still sometimes she felt uneasy after being idle on land for so long, and she felt similarly now. But the other part of it... sure, she'd been given some manual labor to do, but to tell the truth she still felt like she wasn't being very useful at all. She wanted to prove she could be, even if these missions were scary and involved a lot of fighting, at least so far... she was able to fight! But that meant too that just sitting around and being taken care of...
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um, yes, your highness, I am ready to go. It... well, I guess it sounds a little odd to say, but... yes, I think it will be nice to go another mission like that. Um, hopefully with less undead beings, though."
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Post by: Culise on November 25, 2020, 07:46:45 pm
Irina had been somewhat irritated by the decision to keep everyone sealed within the palace for the last month at first, in particular being kept incommunicando from any of her peers at her academy.  Still, the willingness of the palace scholars and scribes to permit her to assist with research had mollified her, and she reflected after the first week that the knowledge would keep until she and the others could release it.  After all, it was unlikely the palace officials would keep them locked up tight indefinitely or have them executed once the mission had been accomplished.

Probably.

Regardless, she was even more prepared than last time.  More than one empty notebook and backup pencils, as well as several condensed references on written languages from before the cataclysm would be accompanying her this time.  Her own bow would be accompanying her this time as well, restringed and ready for use.  Some rations and water would serve as a supplement to the supplies the others had also brought. And, naturally, a small towel and a waterproof satchel. 

(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "High Priest Marshan," she responded in acknowledgement, turning to face him.
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Post by: Haspen on November 26, 2020, 09:17:09 am
@Irina:

The elderly priest handed Irina the book.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "We've managed to transcibe the magic of the book into our own runes, and compile a spellbook out of it. The schematics and diagrams of the holy and natural powers therein aren't dissimilar to many of ours. Of course, the written language of the book is still alien to us and perhaps we will never decipher it. Here's the book, and an usable copy for you."

//Irina's ?Starshot? becomes Mod.Starshot!

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "If the group ever comes in possession of other world's books, I implore you to bring them to me. The magics in here might strengthen our grasp on the powers of the cosmos and bring prosperity to the Empire, one way or another."

@Giuseppina:

The Prince nodded to Sepi.

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Yes, I too would prefer to deal with more living people this time. Hopefully you did't jinx it, Giuseppina." He smiled sheepishly.

@Baruk:

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Yes, you can do that, we've been perfecting the magics of the transportation and as long as you keep it near you, it shall be transported too." Royal Priest brushed his beard.
"...aaaaLIBEERRTIIII!!"
(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "The magical imprinting of the ritual will make it easier in the upcoming- wait, what's-"
*CRASH!*
(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "Aliberti!" The guards recoiled in pain as the doors to the hall, opened violently by sprinting girl, smashed against them.

(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "Aliberti!! How dare you leave without me this time!"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "Uh, Rosana? What are you even doing here?"

(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "Isn't it obvious? I'm coming with you!"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "What? No! This isn't a trip to the Royal Meadows or anything, this is a dangerous journey!"

(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "Well I sure hope it is not the Meadows! Don't you know how boring that place is?"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "I, but, uh- Royal Priest! You can't agree to that!" The old man clamped his hands and bowed his head in defeat.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Apologies your Highness, but the Empress herself insisted we let Princess Rosana join you. The matter isn't in my hands. I was about to tell you..."

(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "See? Our mother has agreed! I'm going with you!"

//Princess Rosana Zorostrian has strongarmed her way into the party!
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 26, 2020, 10:35:51 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)". . . I'm not sure how to react to that."
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Post by: notquitethere on November 26, 2020, 11:54:13 am
(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "I am simply delighted to have you come with us, dear Princess!"
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Post by: Culise on November 26, 2020, 12:59:46 pm
Accepting the modified tome, Irina smiled slightly.
(https://i.imgur.com/f475beK.png) "I'll be sure to keep an eye out.  After all this is over, we may be able to use the ritual to return to these worlds and learn their written languages."

~~~

Irina was just as nonplussed as the others by the princess's arrival. 

(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "With an imperial imprimatur, I suspect there's not much we can say.  Welcome, Princess."
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Post by: Solymr on November 26, 2020, 01:42:01 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/jr5k6gebx7jnv35/baruksurprised.png?raw=1): We haven't even started our voyage and there's already unexpected circumstances.
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 26, 2020, 02:12:50 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Ah, Princess Rosana. Of course you're welcome to join us, if this merry band of irregulars is good enough for you."

Gaspar puts weight on the word "irregulars", apparently still bitter about not including any of the Royal Guard in the group.
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 26, 2020, 02:35:19 pm
Kostya, it seems, doesn't even seem surprised.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Come on, let us not fret! The more the merrier, like Babushka always says, no? Come, Kostya welcomes Princess to crew, we can drink with friends and make adventure across the worlds! As long as Princess can keep up. Is not like trip to go hunt bear to make carpet for Babushka. Although Kostya would say, is only a little bit harder."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 26, 2020, 06:48:01 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/x9xp6peaf1ogl1p/DeepSigh.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I suppose I've no objections..."

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Let's make the most of it, shall we?"
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 27, 2020, 02:45:45 pm
Giuseppina proceeded to take Aliberti's comment probably far more seriously than he intended, because she fished into a pocket with a jangling noise and pulled out a well-worn gold coin, rubbing it with a thumb.
(https://i.imgur.com/MIdXUz7.png):"A jinx! Oh no, that would be... there... okay, hopefully it's fine, this is my lucky coin..."

Giuseppina cleared her throat somewhat awkwardly and ended up jerking into standing at attention when Rosana entered the room.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um...! Don't worry, Princess, um, your highness, or, actually I guess don't worry Prince really, we'll do our best to keep her safe!"
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 27, 2020, 03:10:39 pm
As with the first time this entire ordeal had been dropped on her, Maria was visibly appalled by the Princess' arrival, but quickly suppressed her surprise with an even bigger sense of frustration as she pinched the bridge between her eyes. The Elders she could potentially rationalize when they got in her way, they were not as familiar with her job as everyone else, but now even the Empress was working against her? She was busy keeping the Prince alive, and already she could hear the unspoken request for her just from seeing Rosana.

In the end, she wasn't happy about this decision. But she wasn't going to go against the Empress' wishes. She'd just have more on her workload in the coming days. And... Coming minutes.
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 27, 2020, 03:16:27 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Well, safe might be difficult! But Kostya and friends will try to bring Princess back in one piece! Unless she gets arm eaten by giant bear from other world. Is hard to tell what can happen on adventures. Compensation for workplace injuries is growing industry in my work, you see."
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Post by: Haspen on November 27, 2020, 03:51:39 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "How long will it take?"

(http://i.imgur.com/vAhevg1.png) "A brief moment."

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "As soon as everyone forms a tight group so that our acolytes can focus... perfect." The Royal Priest collared the group close to each other.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Unless someone has an urgent matter to attend to?"
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 27, 2020, 03:55:04 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I'm as ready as possible."
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 27, 2020, 03:56:28 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Kostya is always ready."
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 27, 2020, 04:04:26 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png)
"Just start the ritual. If we had to any prior business, we would've spoken up sooner."
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 27, 2020, 04:06:23 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Even if someone has something, we'll only be gone for a moment...in this world."
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 27, 2020, 04:18:21 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I don't think I would count on that."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 27, 2020, 04:20:07 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "She is correct; we'll have to see what the flow of time is like this time around. Hopefully it is the same as before, or at least one to one."
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Post by: Haspen on November 27, 2020, 04:56:35 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/Zoq4kpY.png) "Let's go then! This is exciting!!" Aliberti took a deep breath at the enthusiasm of his sister, but said nothing.

(https://i.imgur.com/giWWL1x.png) "Alright. May Creator guide you in your quest." The elderly priest took few steps away from the group, and, alongside his acolytes, began chanting and singing of the ritual incantation.

Soon, the magicians' chanting reached a melodic phase, and then there was a flash of light.

The group landed on their feet, mostly stable, except Maria who fell face-first into Aliberti's chest, and Elana, who arrived upside-down and tumbled on the ground.

It was a lush, forested area, with white sun and a smaller golden one high in the sky. Despite their bright presence, the air was chill and the gusts of wind cold.

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Oh, uh, Maria, are you alright?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "W-Woah! Where are we??" There was a brief pause as Rosana looked around.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "EEK!!"

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "What the!?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Undead!!" Aliberti looked down the road, where a quintet of armed skeletons had surrounded a man and a pile of scattered crates and bags.

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "What are they doing to him?! Quick, we must stop them!"

~~Player Turn 1~~

EXP: 0/100

Objectives: Save the man - defeat all the skeletons!

Enemy stats are here! (https://pastebin.com/haEZnSvW)

(https://i.imgur.com/Qmyp9G3.png)

Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Solymr on November 27, 2020, 05:22:10 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/2a1ofq2r1hy4ihn/barukgrimace.png?raw=1): Clear me a way! I can reach him! Baruk reined his horse, ready to set off.
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 27, 2020, 05:25:02 pm
Well, this place didn't seem all that bad! Sure, there was a chill cast to the air, but as someone who'd spent her life on the sea, she was more than used to a cool breeze or two! And it was lovely out here, with the grass and the trees, and the two pretty suns, and... and...
(https://i.imgur.com/MIdXUz7.png):"Undead, again! Oh no, I DID jinx us! I'm sorry, Prince! Oh, I've probably accrued all sorts of bad luck- but- um, I'll... I'll go help that man!"

3, 7, yeet a Hatchet at skelly A
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Post by: Culise on November 27, 2020, 05:35:56 pm
It was a beautiful day with nary a puddle in sight as they emerged from the portal opened by the ritual spell.  The sun was shining, the birds were singing, the undead hordes were charging...

...typical, really.  Irina reached to one of the tome cases on her belt, and the new tome dropped easily into her hand as the Princess and Baruk shouted warning. 

(https://i.imgur.com/6l7MEKb.png) "Understood, Baruk.  Pardon me one moment..."

Moving forward past the others, she immediately let loose with a blast of light at one of the other skeleton alongside Seppi's target.

Move to (5,6). Starshot Swordskelly B
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 27, 2020, 05:45:12 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Moving ahead. There's no time to lose!"

4-6, hatchet Skeleton A
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 27, 2020, 05:47:35 pm
As with before, Maria simply waited for the ritual to complete, arms folded all the while. The incantations sounded a bit more clear now, seeing as how they’ve had more time to prepare. Though, even as they began to reach a crescendo, Maria’s thoughts couldn’t help but wander to the potential world they would be visiting next. With any luck, it would be a bit more sunny, and not as old, dark and dusty as the previous-

FWOOSH

Suddenly, all of Maria’s thoughts were interrupted by the brief moment of transportation, followed by the distinct feeling of falling, much like the first time they had teleported. But, unlike last time, Maria wasn’t the first to hit the ground. Instead, she was one of the last, the position the spell left her in causing her to crash right on top of Aliberti.

… Needless to say, the highly valued, seemingly cold hearted killer took a few moments to access the situation she was in, only to push herself up off of the Prince the instant she processed what had happened,

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680826144945471538/Assassin_talking.png)
“M-My deepest apologies my Lord, I had- No, the Elders- No, dammit!” Maria stammered out, turning away from the Prince as she swore under her breath. Never in her life had she been subjected to THIS type of humility. And in front of mercenaries no less! Once they had returned, she would have to confront those two old men and figure out why they were doing this to her. One time she could chalk up to as coincidence, especially since everyone else at the time also fell into a large pile, but twice? When multiple others were able to land on their feat? That wasn't a coincidence, that must have been planned.

Thankfully, Maria's planning (or possible murder plot) was interrupted once again by Irina moving past her, causing Maria to snap her head towards her direction, then at the undead. Unlike normal however, instead of annoyance at having to deal with more undead, Maria seemed pretty joyful about the sight, quickly unslinging her bow from her shoulders,

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png)
“Ah, yes, undead, far more pressing matters. Forget all about what just happened my Lord, it is of no consequence."

Maria goes up to (5,7) and Chakrams Skele B
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Post by: Haspen on November 28, 2020, 03:36:52 am
//Alexis and Maria's moves not processed because Skelly A and B caught the ded.

The first-turn assault takes down two skeletal enemies!

Quote from: Giuseppina vs Sword Skeleton A
Hit: 93-15-13 = 65
Hit roll: 56, hit!
Crit roll: 59, no crit
Damage: 16-5 = 11dmg

Giuseppina strikes again!
Hit: 93-15-13 = 65
Hit roll: 46, hit!
Crit roll: 59, no crit
Damage: 16-5 = 11dmg

Quote from: Irina vs Sword Skeleton B
Hit: 92-13 = 79
Hit roll: 37, hit!
Crit roll: 5, crit!
Damage: 16-4 = 12x3 = 36dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Solymr on November 28, 2020, 04:49:44 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Thanks!

5-8 Heal or Rescue the ? man, if neither are possible chuck javelin at E
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 28, 2020, 11:04:14 am
4-8 and hatchet D instead
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 28, 2020, 02:12:33 pm
Maria goes back to (6,6) and shoots an arrow at Skele C instead of B.
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Post by: Haspen on November 28, 2020, 03:54:24 pm
The skeletons got their bones rustled.

Quote from: Baruk vs Sword Skeleton E
Hit: 90+15-13 = 92
Hit roll: 80, hit!
Crit roll: 6, no crit
Damage: 12+1-5 = 8dmg

Quote from: Alexis vs Sword Skeleton D
Hit: 93-15-13 = 65
Hit roll: 15, hit!
Crit roll: 76, no crit
Damage: 11-1-5 = 5dmg

Quote from: Maria vs Sword Skeleton C
Hit: 119-13 = 106, autohit!
Crit roll: 50, no crit!
Damage: 13-5 = 8dmg
Adept roll: 7, Maria strikes again!

Hit: 119-13 = 106, autohit!
Crit roll: 41, no crit!
Damage: 13-5 = 8dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on November 28, 2020, 04:18:27 pm
At the sight of the undead surrounding the dying native, Anumita slammed her research journal shut. She pursed her lips for just a split second as she exchanged the journal with a tome from the folds of her robe.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Oh. How... Disappointing. I was actually hoping for living enemies this time. Well... still worth a test, I suppose. Even if my hypothesis doesn't bode well for this..."

Move to 7-6
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Post by: IcyTea31 on November 28, 2020, 04:22:44 pm
Gaspar took a dignified stance for the teleport. Who knows, maybe they'd find themselves in a local's presence again. Almost disappointed by the woodland surroundings that appear, he looks around.

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "At least this one is sunny...twice? And undead attacking in broad daylight!"

Hopping into a combat stance and drawing his tome, Gaspar moves to blast the skeleton Maria just shot, noting the enemies were left particularly weak by the first attacks of the party and open for an even harder offensive. The girl from Shari-Val is moving towards the enemy rather unenthusiastically; her attack could use a bit of extra confidence...

"Don't stop to tut at them, Anumita! Show them what you did to the skeletons in the last world, in every world!"

Equip Wind. 6,5. Attack Sword Skeleton C. If Press the Assault procs, Anumita gets the move.
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on November 28, 2020, 04:35:29 pm
The Anatomist stopped and pondered his words a moment. Soon her earlier disappointment was replaced by her usual chipper self as she prepared her tome.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Hmm... ya know, you're right Gaspar. Even if I probably won't get any useful results from them, I can still take satisfaction in setting them free~"

IF Gaspar's Press the Assault activates, Anumita moves to 6-7 and Attacks Skeleton D with Worm
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Post by: Haspen on November 29, 2020, 03:30:04 am
The assault resulted in one more disassembled skeleton!

Quote from: Gaspar vs Sword Skeleton C
Hit: 109-13 = 96
Hit roll: 33, hit!
Crit roll: 58, no crit
Damage: 11-4 = 7dmg

Quote from: Anumita vs Sword Skeleton D
Hit: 98+10-13 = 95
Hit roll: 86, hit!
Crit roll: 42, no crit
Damage: 15-4 = 11dmg

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
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Post by: notquitethere on November 29, 2020, 10:42:04 am
4,7

(https://i.imgur.com/INnitCF.png) "Irina, Giuseppina, press the advantage, you have to be there!"

Perform Giuseppina and Irina; play Artemis to give Giuseppina +10 to hit
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2020, 10:51:09 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/0feyf9md34tcm4v/EyesClosed.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I know from experience my knife will not be as useful against this type of undead as others, but I suppose needs must."

Callimachus trots his ass on down to 6-8 and cuts up Skeleton D's ribcage.
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 29, 2020, 12:43:29 pm
7-6
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Post by: Culise on November 29, 2020, 01:04:04 pm
Irina moves to (6,9) after attacks on Skeleton D, and attacks Skeleton E with Starshot
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Post by: Haspen on November 29, 2020, 02:16:39 pm
And it was One-Turn Victory!

Quote from: Callimachus vs Sword Skeleton D
Hit: 100+10+15-13 = 112, autohit!
Crit roll: 98, no crit
Damage: 11-5 = 6dmg

Quote from: Irina vs Sword Skeleton E
Hit: 96+10-13 = 93
Hit roll: 70, hit!
Crit roll: 83, no crit
Damage: 16-4 = 12dmg

~~Battlemap Complete~~

Just in time for the native man to wake up from his little coma.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "T-that was fast!"

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Of course, we're the best."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "We ought to ask the man if he is alright. Hey, mister! Hey!" Princess Rosana stepped closer to the man.

Who, having taken a look around - and noticing the broken and shattered skeletons - started yelling very angrily.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "O-oh, um... you're welcome?"
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Post by: Solymr on November 29, 2020, 02:35:40 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfuyzv0hoiqhefs/baruktired.png?raw=1): I suspected something like this could happen when I noticed he wasn't actually wounded...

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Is the translator working yet?
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 29, 2020, 02:37:25 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "Kostya thinks that translator is not necessary to understand what is going on here."
He looks rather sheepish.
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Post by: Culise on November 29, 2020, 02:41:10 pm
As both the first to have charged in and started this snowball rolling and the last to shoot, Irina couldn't help but feel slightly sheepish.

(https://i.imgur.com/6l7MEKb.png) "Ah...oh dear."
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 29, 2020, 02:48:42 pm
Frankly speaking, after the rapid and efficient deconstruction of the small gang of skeletons, Giuseppina couldn't help but feel uncharacteristically proud. They'd really done a good job - including her!! She'd practically taken the horrible skeleton she fought down with ease, even, something she could barely believe.
(https://i.imgur.com/hIh1gXz.png):"W-wow! I think we really did excellently the-"

And... then came the yelling, causing Giuseppina to immediately wince and shrink back a fair couple of feet - she really, really didn't like getting yelled at, although there was some mercy in that she had no idea what he was saying. Still, she had to fight back an entirely counterproductive urge to hide behind Aliberti (authority), Kostya (big), or Alexis (armored).
(https://i.imgur.com/MIdXUz7.png):"Eep!"
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 29, 2020, 02:58:24 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"Oh wonderful, I'm absolutely ecstatic to hear his justifications on why we're the villains" Maria commented, taking quick note on the man's aggression with her own sarcastic and bored tone.
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Post by: Haspen on November 29, 2020, 03:10:56 pm
The translating bracelet either had problems with the language, or was skillfully enchanted to not translate any vulgar words coming from the man who rubbed the side of his head.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Anta uranwa nagta! Tinaggarawa gar, ara, ara mangala!! The angry man waved his finger in front of Rosana's face, causing Aliberti to step in front of his sister.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Mana pagagala! Amanga runeiga! Aya wonta makarangenda festevala!"

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Hey! Cut it out! We've helped you!" The man clutched his head and stomped around angrily.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "My skeltala! My packala! Ruined! Ruined!!"
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 29, 2020, 03:17:41 pm
Alexis actually looked embarrassed for a moment, a faint flush entering her cheeks before she rallied her expression.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I'm sorry. We're travelers from very far away. The last time we saw undead, they were trying to kill us."
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Post by: Solymr on November 29, 2020, 03:27:41 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfuyzv0hoiqhefs/baruktired.png?raw=1): ...And you were laying face down on the dirt.
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Post by: Haspen on November 29, 2020, 03:37:27 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "I was taking my karwanagga to Norgala market when suddenly there was a flash of light! I tripped and fell and lost kosanwangawa! And then I wake up and my cargo skeletons are all disassembled!!"

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "We could... we could help you... um."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "It seems they're common feature here, no? Why don't you get more?"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Do you know how much just one of them costs to rent!? I cannot afford a new set!" The man growled in anguish. "My mercantile career is ruined forever!"

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Post by: Solymr on November 29, 2020, 03:40:40 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Cargo skeletons you said? Do you need help carrying your belongings then?
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 29, 2020, 03:43:02 pm
Alexis nodded at Bartuk.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"It's the least we can do. I would offer to help pay for the damage, but I suspect my money is worth little here."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2020, 04:06:36 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Skeletons as pack mules? Things are very strange in this world indeed. Well then, we will help you carry your goods."

Callimachus was in fairly good shape, and felt confident he could carry his fair share of the wares.
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Post by: Haspen on November 29, 2020, 04:38:40 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "You will... carry my goods?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Of course!"

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "If this Norgala you speak isn't too far, that's it." Aliberti flinched when Rosana elbowed him in the side.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Far or not, we will help! That's about the best way we can apologize for destroying your, err, cargo skeletons." The merchant mumbled something under his nose for a moment.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Fine, I guess... and the town of Norgala isn't far to the north. We should be there after an hour, if you do not lag behind."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Wait." Prince Aliberti took out the mirror and rubbed his cloak against it. A small speck of light shone at the very edge of it, pointing in one direction.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "What is that?..."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "A directional tool. Speaking of directions, where's Norgala located?" The man pointed behind the group, in same direction as the mirror's light.

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Oh."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "What a coincidence, it seems we're headed in the same direction! Shall we go, then?" Aliberti moved to one of the large crates.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "You're some really weird folks. Where are you fr-" There came a pained groan from Aliberti.

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "What in blazes is in those crates? They're so heavy!"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Oh, ah, well, mangrawa, steel, oppaigum and lead bars and ingots, and metal tools."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png)(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png)  "...."

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "What? I'm a foundry merchant. What else did you think I would take to the market?"
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Post by: Chevaleresse on November 29, 2020, 04:40:11 pm
Alexis sighed.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Not the worst thing I've ever had to do. Let's get moving, it's not like complaining will make them lighter."
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Post by: Powder Miner on November 29, 2020, 04:44:28 pm
Once she'd digested the implications of undead being a common tool in this universe (if perhaps an expensive one), and decided very firmly NOT to tackle them, Giuseppina found herself a little comforted, actually, by the idea of just hauling goods for a merchant.

Indeed, she bent down and grabbed a crate, and aside from a small, bizarrely cute and girlish grunt when she lifted it off, the ground and got it balanced, she didn't actually seem particularly uncomfortable, even if it was clearly heavy and took effort to hold.

(https://i.imgur.com/hIh1gXz.png):"I used to help my papa carry gold ingots to buyers, when the rest of the crew was busy."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on November 29, 2020, 04:46:13 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "And I've hauled heavy artifacts around before. This will be difficult but not unmanageable. Kostya, can you get this end?"

Cal moved to pick up a crate.
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on November 29, 2020, 04:48:27 pm
A flicker of something quite less than chipper again flashed across Anumita's face at the mention of 'cargo skeletons'. She hide this one far better than the last, however. She did take a noticeable step away from the man though, even as the other's offered their aid.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Cargo skeletons... Cargo Skeletons!? Honestly wish they really had just been roaming undead trying to kill him. The implications of a standardized rental system for such things is just..."

Seeing the others already beginning to move crates however, she decided to swallow her disgust for now and pitch in. She was even more glad now to have freed those poor souls from their flawed, bleached coils. Helping to complete the task they'd been forced to do was a comparatively small price to pay for that satisfaction.
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Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on November 29, 2020, 04:48:51 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674258355568508954/674349848094441525/kostya_mug_v2.png) "I can carry two crate, easily. Is like carrying Babushka's shopping. But Kostya happy to help."
Kostya grabs the other hend of the crate.
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Post by: Solymr on November 29, 2020, 04:57:09 pm
Baruk dismounted from his horse and loaded up a couple of crates.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfuyzv0hoiqhefs/baruktired.png?raw=1): An unexpected benefit of bringing a mount, I guess, even if I doubt Tabar will enjoy it. We'll manage though. Baruk took another crate for himself.
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Post by: Culise on November 29, 2020, 05:04:38 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "I cannot say I'm pleased, but we did destroy the skeletons."

Irina gives one of the boxes a poke, then a shove, finding it unexpectedly recalcitrant. 

(https://i.imgur.com/fM4ePhF.png) "This promises to be unpleasant."

Wobbling slightly, she eventually manages to get one of the lighter boxes aloft. 
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Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on November 29, 2020, 06:34:13 pm
Watching the rest of the group gather around and begin carrying their respective boxes, Maria merely stood around, once again pinching the bridge between her eyes in frustration at the current predicament, as well as muttering under her breath,

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/680828008311029881/Assassin_informing.png)
"Wonderful, simply wonderful. Nothing is ever simple, is it? One hour of walking whilst carrying heavy boxes, that's just fine. Perhaps that old crow did curse me with her final breath..."

With that, Maria moved up and bent down to pick up a box herself, letting out a bit of a strained grunt as she found her footing, eventually sorting herself out with as much grace as she could muster.
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Post by: Haspen on December 02, 2020, 03:30:09 pm
The 'caravan' began its march. Princess Rosana didn't carry anything, neither did the trader - Aliberti trudged behind with a crate in his hands.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "I'm wondering about these skeletons, good sir. Is it organized, um, trade? To make these?" The gruff merchant looked at Princess Rosana as if she was crazy.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "You don't know? Which sea did you guys cross on your way here? In this land, the Necrocracy of Mortis lends its skeletal assemblies to anyone interested, and wealthy enough."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Oh. It's institutionalized?"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Well, yeah! I don't know the details, but after the death of a man, the 'empty shell' that is his soulless body is apparently skinned for leather, boiled to the bone and they then mix and match the bones according to some mathematical patterns or some such. You know, you gotta keep those skeletons all the same or one client or another gonna complain that he got worse servant than the other."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "That's, huh, that's... this all sounds more like a business practice than esoteric magickery. Is skeletons all they sell?"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "The Sisters also offer communication with the deceased, help the Wallmen in murder investigations, and perform exorcisms. Their goddess, Mortis, doesn't take lightly to souls of the dead lingering in this world. Honestly, you didn't hear of them? I can't think of a place that wouldn't have a cloister or at least a temple, except of course the lands of the Dominion..." Princess Rosana was deep in thought for a moment, before something struck her.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Apologies, I didn't give you our names! I'm Pr-"

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "MAAN!" Aliberti groaned out suddenly. "You got me into quite a chore, sis... this is so heavy."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "..."

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "...does your brother always complain this much?" Rosana looked at Aliberti, who stared at her expectantly.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Oh, no, he's not accustomed to heavy lifting. He is more of, uh, accountant." Aliberti barely stopped himself from tripping over. "I'm Rosana, and my brother's Aliberti, and these are our... friends. We're... a traveling troupe. Oddjobs and such."

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Hmph. Name's Hanwas. Nicely met, I guess."
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Post by: Powder Miner on December 02, 2020, 04:32:43 pm
Giuseppina couldn't help but let out a small whining noise (which she hoped nobody heard, oops) as Hanwas explained that there was a whole COUNTRY devoted to making skeletons out of people! Nooooooo! That was the WORST thing! Oh, no, she'd been hoping that the tomb would be their only encounter with the... things for some time, but this... ugh... at least they wouldn't be fighting them mostly, right? Right?

Oh... but they were introducing themselves? For a moment she was tempted to say her full name... but having a clearly noble name would attract attention, so she restrained herself.

(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um, I'm Giuseppina Abategiovanni. My papa is a merchant, so, umm. . . I'm used to this sort of thing."
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Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on December 02, 2020, 06:48:21 pm
Throughout the initial parts of the explanation Anumita couldn't help but continue to be mortified at the nature of the undead in this world. The moment their new merchant friend mentioned how they were empty, 'souless' husks however, her disgust gradually gave way to scholarly interest regarding the methodology of how the bodies were prepared. The idea of human leather was still a bit much in her eyes, but... she would be remiss to not admit it was quite a creative, and practical, use of material that would otherwise just be discarded as a byproduct of the excarnation. This Mortis cult sounded promising as well, they seemed to have the right idea regarding undeath... even if they did still make flawed decaying vessels just like any common necromancer. But eh, if there were no souls being trapped, there really wasn't much moral argument she could pose. She would've begun taking notes on all of this were her hands not full with a stack of small boxes. She instead settled for committing everything to short-term memory for now, writing it down could come later.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Fascinating...oh, if we're introducing ourselves, I'm Anumita. Could you explain a bit more about how the Sisters communicate with the dead?"
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 02, 2020, 07:36:35 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Callimachis Kolya Moralis, archeologist and historian... and recently it seems I've added anthropologist to my repertoire. I must say, this is fascinating. To follow my colleague's line of thought, is it possible for a layperson to ask any of these undead questions?"
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Post by: Solymr on December 03, 2020, 06:18:04 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Baruk Katari, Hospitalier. And... Baruk bit his tongue about the treatment of corpses, this was a different world altogether.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byb8qvn7k19768/barukeyesclosed.png?raw=1): At least there weren't any trapped souls there. The undead we fought were... eviler.
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Post by: Chevaleresse on December 03, 2020, 08:06:59 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Alexis. I'm just a mercenary." She couldn't help but steal a glance at Baruk over her package. They still hadn't caught up, somehow.
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Post by: Haspen on December 05, 2020, 12:20:46 pm
@Anumita&Callimachus:

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Huh? How do they do it? With their magic, of course. And why would you ask skeletons questions? They're just walking bones."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "Yes, but, how do they move? And perform their tasks?"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "You just give simple commands, like 'carry' or 'follow' or 'wait'. And they do it. The Sisters cast a spell on the owner too, before the skeletons are given to them. Maybe that's how they understand commands. You would have to ask a Sister about it, but they're reclusive and unwilling to share secrets with outsiders. There's a temple at near the market in Norgala."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Do they... do you know if there's a big jewel in Norgala?"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Big jewel?"

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "An amber. Very big, very round. With imperfections inside." Hanwas scratched his head.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "No? I mean, maybe the temple owns one, but I never heard of such thing myself."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "Oh, huh, alright..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on December 08, 2020, 05:22:19 pm
A brief silence settled as the topics at hand seemed to have been played out - and Giuseppina started to fidget a little, really not much a fan of that feeling of awkwardness even as she kind of invited it. And also... well, they really knew precious little about their destination, didn't they? It would probably be helpful if they could... verbally scope it out beforehand. Still, there was no way she wanted to make herself the center of everyone's attention by asking, so naturally Giuseppina decided that she had to get someone more confident to ask around. And, well... if she was to judge who was socially confident, then, judging by what he'd said to her earlier... she sidled up to a certain member of the group and muttered to him.

(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Hey, Callimachus? Maybe, um... maybe you could ask a bit more about where we're going? It might be helpful to know what we can expect, especially if the orb is there."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 08, 2020, 05:27:50 pm
Cal smiled and nodded at Giuseppina, then turned his attention back to the merchant Hanwas.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfbgz9lbvyxmc0u/Upbeat.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "As we've established, we're from distant lands. Is there anything interesting about this city Norgala, besides the Sisters' temple and the market? And is there anything we should know to do or not to do?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 08, 2020, 05:36:34 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Well... the industries are pretty numerous, if weapons and armors is what you seek there. The temples of the other divines are also there, but of course Temple of Mortis is the biggest. And I'm sure you will be interested in the District of Delights, considering you're travelers. Plenty of inns, brothels, gambling halls and lounges to waste your time and money at."

The caravan continued for some time in further silence, until sharp, grey-and-white towers of a cityscape began peeking from between the trees.

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "There we go, just few more minutes on the road and we will be there."

(https://i.imgur.com/8Ad1HjZ.png) "So, it will be farewell, we have-"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "What? No, no, no! No farewells until you fetch my supplies to the market, and then I'm taking you to the Temple of Mortis to complain about loss of my skeletons! The sooner you admit your guilt, the better."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "But we already-"

(https://i.imgur.com/9ra3FAh.png) "Maybe the Sisters will take pity on my bad luck and give me a discount, too."

(https://i.imgur.com/VI6CZor.png) "..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on December 08, 2020, 05:46:26 pm
For the most part, Maria simply kept carrying her box and keeping up with the rest of the caravan, visibly seething with frustration at the fact that they were even going along with this act. This frustration inevitably hit a boiling point however when the man decided that he would also have to bring them to the so called "Temple of Mortis", causing the maid to let out a groan as she maneuvered her way to Aliberti's side, whispering just loud enough for him to hear,


(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/681137361236525097/Assassin_Talking_with_narrow.png)
"My lord, remember that the offer is still on the table if you want this man gone. I'm about to go insane if I hear one more word come out of this idiot's mouth"
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Post by: Chevaleresse on December 08, 2020, 06:07:13 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"These Sisters are probably knowledgeable, at least. I think speaking to them will be helpful for everyone."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on December 08, 2020, 06:14:49 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Agreed. And chances are no one there will believe his story unless we corroborate, so...it's only fair."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 09, 2020, 03:31:43 pm
Aliberti must have entertained Maria's thought for a brief while, but silently dismissed it with a wave of hand.

And so they continued on...

...until they reached the market city of Norgala.

What was possibly going to be a small hamlet, was instead a thriving metropolis, rivaling the Zorostrian capital itself, even. Buildings made of stone and brick that had veins of silver glimmering in the sunlight. Tall, sharp towers, as if shaped from twisted, spiralling granite and blackstone.

Emblems - bright green, deep blue, shiny white - decorating every wall of every larger or more-important-looking building in the vicinity. Plethora of voices, peddlers and street vendors offering their wares.

Glass domes over circular buildings, their gates open and crowds flowing in and out. To one such building, Prince Aliberti and his troupe were led by the merchant Hanwas.

There was little natural sunlight as it was blocked by the dome made of thick, yellow crystal panels. Most of the light came instead from lamps, hanging on the walls or standing on the corners of the domed market, illuminating the passageways with varieties of golden, greenish and mauve light. Air was filled with incense, perfume, salt and charcoal aromas all mixed in.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Ah! The Secondary Market! I love this place."

Between all the passerbies, merchants and guards (of which there were plenty), a man wearing a deer's (or some deer-shaped) skull was heaping incense and raw foods on an altar comprised of rock and bone. Raw foods including a slab of beef and at least several varieties of intestines.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "...Um, is that, is that raw meat?"

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Huh? Oh. Never seen an Altar of Fenvang? The wild god of nature and beasts? Yeah, they're the only ones without a temple in Norgala, so they're conducting the sacrifices in the open."

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Right." Aliberti blinked, perhaps deciding not to question anything in this world anymore.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "The smithing guild I deliver items to isn't far from here." Princess Rosana pried her eyes from the vulgar display.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "That's a plus..."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on December 09, 2020, 07:01:04 pm
Irina continued to wobble forward determinedly under the weight of the box, taking in everything silently without speaking.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on December 16, 2020, 08:51:57 am
Giuseppina couldn't help be amazed by this location - but, of course, she figured that any reasonable person would be, right? She'd been to the Zorostrian capital a few times before becoming a retainer of the Prince (as much as her father usually liked to stay on the sea route, land travel was simply unavoidable to reach the best markets the Empire had to offer) and what she was experiencing here was a similar feeling to that. Actually, honestly, this was even more fascinating that Zorestra itself, but she figured that she shouldn't say that out loud.

One thing that really blew her mind was to see silver used as a building material in such quantity. Silver may not have been as rare as gold, especially with the Silver Coast and all, but still, to have enough of it to put in buildings...

Despite her awkwardness and despite the fact that all the incense made her want to sneeze, Giuseppina couldn't help but pipe up almost reflexively.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Amazing... Where does all that silver come from?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 16, 2020, 09:39:31 am
(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "What, silver? From the rocks, of course. Lead and silver are the two most common metals, after all."

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Are we there yet??" Aliberti asked right after, just as Hanwas stopped.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Actually, yes." A group of young men flooded out of the nearby building. Hanwas directed them to the boxes and, without asking or bothering to ask, they seized all the crates from Aliberti and his group.

"Master Sinuk will see you?" The shortest, and fattest of the youths spoke, but Hanwas waved at him.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "I trust Nanan Sinuk to handle the boxes while I have a business to attend to. Tell him I will be with him shortly." The fat kid bowed and left after his colleagues.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Does that mean we're going to the temple of, what was it, Mortis?"

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Indeed! Follow me, it's just down the street."

And it was, indeed, down the street. A large compound with tall, black wall surrounding it, the only entrance being through an imposing, circular building made of blackstone, with the tops and bases of the columns decorated with stone-carved skulls.

Upon closer inspection, the columns themselves, arches and all other joints of the building were meticulously shaped to resemble actual bones.

A giant skull - a real one, this time - was hanging above the entrance gate, staring down at approaching people with two, dark, empty eyesockets.

Hanwas stopped before the gate, a pair of halberd-wielding, caped guards raising their hands.

"What is your business here?" Asked one of them. Hanwas blinked in surprise.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "I, err, well, I'm here to speak with... Sister Dusk... of Norgala." The guards considered his words, looked behind him to glance at Aliberti and others, and then stepped aside.

"Alright. Do not disturb our officers nor the progress of the investigation, or you shall be fined." Hanwas hurriedly nodded and brought the group through now-opened gate.

The inside of the Temple of Mortis was even more creepy and morbid.

Polished black tiles under the feet, and arches, assembled from bones and skulls, above the head. Marble pillars with small skulls on top, the skulls opened and lit candles placed inside to profile lightning.

For such a morbid place, the Temple was bustling with activity.

Soldiers and robed men discussing things between each other, some helping tend wounds of silent, pale girls in blood-red robes. Important-looking men in fancy hats pointing at doors and walls, scribes writing down their words. Something definitely happened here, but merchant Hanwas had no interest in asking questions.

Possibly because of the threat of fines.

He approached a small door at the end of the long, pillaged entrance hall, and knocked thrice on it.

There was no answer.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Hum hm..."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Knock again?"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Knock louder!" Hanwas shot the siblings a glare. Perhaps knocking again is considered impolite?...
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on December 16, 2020, 09:51:03 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Patience is best when dealing with unfamiliar people. Particularly powerful ones, even when they strain it." Alexis very pointedly did not look at the royal siblings as she spoke.
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Post by: Solymr on December 16, 2020, 09:55:02 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Is this normal? Something seems off.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 16, 2020, 10:20:00 am
(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Definitely a crime of some sort occured. This-"

"ENTER!"

Hanwas looked at the door, and gently pushed it inwards. He entered first, Aliberti and Rosana - and the rest - in tow.

A tall woman, mayhaps in her late twenties, dressed in deep red robe with a hood, was sitting at a large rectangular desk of dark oak. The corners were decorated with human skulls, and the chair she was sitting at had the arm-rests made of human bone. Large bookshelves filled with scrolls and small books lined the walls to the left and right.

Hanwas marched towards the desk, his head low and his hands clapped together.

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Sister Dusk of Norgala!"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Mister Hanwas. Why are you here again?"

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "My skeletons have been destroyed! I am without means to carry my trade!" He stepped aside and pointed his finger at Aliberti. "And this man and his people are to blame!"

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Hey!"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "You know very well it was an accident!"

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Accident or not, have I not spoken the truth??" Hanwas asked, his tone of voice having changed into a louder, confident self.

Sister Dusk was sitting at her desk, looking extremely non-plussed about the spectacle.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on December 16, 2020, 10:30:19 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"A colored truth, but yes." She nodded, suppressing a sigh. "We are from a foreign land where the undead are used by those with few scruples. This man was seemingly unconscious on the ground surrounded by them when we encountered him. Fearing the worst, we moved in what we believed was defense of his life. When he explained the situation, we carried his goods to this town in their stead."
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Post by: Solymr on December 16, 2020, 10:34:12 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byb8qvn7k19768/barukeyesclosed.png?raw=1): You could be less dramatic about the literal finger pointing. Yes, we destroyed the merchant's skeletons due to a misunderstanding.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): However, the reason we're here is much different. Prince Aliberti, could you check the mirror, and do you want to explain our mission, or would you rather have one of us explain instead?
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IamanElfCollaborator on December 16, 2020, 10:38:45 am
Kostya merely quietly sighs. He was used to merchants tricking him like this. It was an occupational hazard of salvaging such valuable goods.

Still, Kostya was too good a guy not to at least offer to help out, but he really should've suspected this.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 16, 2020, 10:52:21 am
(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Accident, then."

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Well-"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Mister Hanwas of Wanwala. I understand you're highly trustworthy client, but this is six time in this year you claim accidents. We warned you the last time. If you want new skeletons, you will pay for them."

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "Of course, of course, but-"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Full price."

(https://i.imgur.com/FI1gwEq.png) "..." Grumbling, the merchant bowed. "I-I will consider the offer, of course. May Mortis grant you a painless death, Sister Dusk."

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Likewise." Sister Dusk replied as Hanwas, glaring at the group, moved past them and stormed out of the office.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Well..." An awkward moment of silence followed.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "You have a business with me?"

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Yes, in fact! As one of my... companions mentioned, we're here on a mission. A quest of sorts."

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Oh?"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "A mission of utmost importance for our... country." Prince Aliberti stepped forward. "I'm Prince Aliberti of the Empire of Zorestria, heir to the throne. This is my sister, Rosana, and these are our companions on this very important mission."

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "I'm Sister Dusk." Pause. "Of Norgala. So, is your mission to procure skeletons for your Empire's army? Talk with one of the previous monarchs who died suddenly and suspiciously? That seems to occur plenty often lately..."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "No, no, nothing like this!"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "We're looking for an artifact that has been... misplaced, for lack of better word. We've found out that it might be somewhere here."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "How to describe it best, uh, it's, it's a very large gem." Sister Dusk began listening very attentively. "Round, orange like an amber, really big, and with-"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "-three fiery imperfections in the heart of it?" Both siblings gasped in surprise.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Exactly!... What's the one with three red marks?" Aliberti was already 'on it', browsing the list he pulled from the depths of his armor.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "That would be the Orb of Death..."

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "..." Sister Dusk cast down her gaze, as if in thinking.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on December 16, 2020, 10:59:02 am
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/jr5k6gebx7jnv35/baruksurprised.png?raw=1): You're already familiar with the Orb of Death? Could it be...?

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7byb8qvn7k19768/barukeyesclosed.png?raw=1): Wait, before continuing, there's something that's been bothering me.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): There appears to have been an incident here that has left people wounded. I'm a healer myself, and if possible I would like to help those wounded. I couldn't be standing still in good conscience knowing that.
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Post by: Haspen on December 16, 2020, 11:09:53 am
(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "The most improbable of all timings..." Sister Dusk paused for a moment. "As for providing help, do not worry. The clerics of the city are more than competent, and there wasn't much damage dealt."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "There was an incident of sorts, wasn't it? Did, did it involve the Orb??" The hooded woman looked at Aliberti, and then his companions, and then back at him.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Maybe. First however, I would ask you a question, if I may?" Sister Dusk placed her right hand on a large tome that was lying on her desk.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Sure?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "The jewel you call 'Orb of Death' is a powerful item that is capable of dealing gruesome deaths to those that oppose it, or the ones wielding its powers. Do tell me, what purpose your country might deliver from such a morbid item?" A spike of magic could be felt amongst those in Aliberti's group who practiced magic! Sister Dusk was gathering magical power, but why?
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on December 16, 2020, 11:27:46 am
Alexis's hand drifted toward her axe.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"I'd sooner turn it on myself than allow it to be misused, Sister."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on December 16, 2020, 11:37:22 am
Baruk raised his hands to stop the sudden escalation.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): Calm down. We don't require whatever power it has over death. But we need it to save our home from a natural disaster.
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Post by: Powder Miner on December 16, 2020, 12:39:46 pm
Being that she wasn't a mage, Giuseppina missed out on the buildup of magic entirely - and missed, perhaps, the stakes of the whole thing. But that wasn't to say that she didn't notice the more mundane signs of tension. The stakes of the whole thing, the fact that some sort of attack had just befallen this place... andmost concerningly, Alexis reaching for her weapon.

Well, if this had worked out before... Giuseppina went up to Callimachus again.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Maybe it would help to explain that the Orb is one of multiple artifacts, which is why we don't specifically need it for the, um, death powers?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: GodofGamingRWBY on December 16, 2020, 02:33:38 pm
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/585286664528592898/675409780407271444/Assassin_Narrowed_Eyes.png)
"..."

Once Hanwas' attempt to pin all the blame upon them (and get some easy new skeletons in the process) failed and he was sent out, Maria allowed her gaze to follow him, a noticeable smirk on her lips as he left. She wasn't given permission to set up a more permanent 'accident' for the man, but nonetheless seeing him be shut down so effectively was just as rewarding. Merchants like him disgusted her.

Regardless, with that out of the way, Maria remained silent, shifting her gaze to the Sister as she questioned them about what they intended to do with the Orb. Explaining wasn't entirely her job to begin with, but she did glance at the Prince, waiting for him to give his answer.
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Post by: Haspen on December 16, 2020, 02:42:50 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "It is an important item for our country. One of twelve such items, in fact. They hold power that can help avert a disaster that could potentially destroy our country if nothing is done."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "My brother is right! He has already obtained and brought back one of the orbs, and the 'Orb of Death' as we call it would be the second we've found so far. I will assume it is in the temple's possession, am I right? Please, let us have it. It is for the good of our people." Sister Dusk stared intensely as the magic powers of hers fluctuated and spread around the room.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "And this is all truth?"

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Truest of all truths!" The sorceress remained silent, and her magics continued on before suddenly dissipating.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "You do speak the truth, huh... how strange."

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Were... were you testing us?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Some caution is always advisable, especially when it comes to foreigners and strangers."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Can we have the orb, then?" Sister Dusk thought for a long moment.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Sadly, no."
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Post by: SeriousConcentrate on December 16, 2020, 03:52:55 pm
Quote from: Powder Miner on December 16, 2020, 12:39:46 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Maybe it would help to explain that the Orb is one of multiple artifacts, which is why we don't specifically need it for the, um, death powers?"

Before he could say anything, the royals spoke up with words much along the same lines Giuseppina had suggested, so he just gave her a 'what can you do?' smile and shrug in response.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "So, then... what can we do to earn the orb?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on December 16, 2020, 04:03:20 pm
Alexis let her hand drop, relieved that her suspicions had been incorrect for the moment. The tension didn't leave her frame, however; fighting was still not entirely off the table.
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Many people will die if we don't return with all the orbs in time. There has to be some way to work things out."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 19, 2020, 03:55:29 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Why?"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "I must demand you hand it over!"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "I can't give you the Orb because we no longer possess it." Sister Dusk waved dismissively at the door behind the group.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Oh! It was stolen then?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "The vault was breached, and yes, several items have been stolen by a young heretic. May she suffer a slow and painful death. And she even used a writ of transportation to abscond after assaulting the few Silent Ones that tried to apprehend her."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Is... is the thief one of yours then?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Not anymore." Aliberti pulled out the mirror and rubbed its surface. The bright light pointed to the left, the shine moderately strong.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "What is this? What is that light??"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "An item to help locate our missing jewels. What's in that direction?" Prince Aliberti pointed in the same direction the light was pointing too, and Sister Dusk gawked at the wall for a brief moment.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "The Palatial District... the Common Grounds... then there's the city wall, and after that, ruins of the Old Norgala. Then the Spyhawk Forest... and the Joyful Waters."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Any idea where the thief might've gone to?"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "We Sisters live and work and study at the Temple, so excepting few menial tasks and deliveries, we do not leave these walls. Can you find her?"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Not directly, no. But as long as she holds the orb, we might find her as well." Sister Dusk stared down at her desk, again, deep in thought.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Culise on December 29, 2020, 06:30:49 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/u2hgy3P.png) "We require the orb to save our homes. You can't find this 'heretic,' but if she still holds the orb, we can find her with that."  Irina leaned forward slightly.  "You've vouchsafed our motives.  Sister, would you be willing to give the orb to us in exchange for our assistance in dealing with the thief?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Powder Miner on December 31, 2020, 02:30:40 am
Finally, Giuseppina apparently felt like she could get away with speaking and NOT meld into a shapeless puddle.
(https://i.imgur.com/iLWybBZ.png):"Um... what else did she steal? I can't... make this decision, but maybe we could return what else we find on her?"

Giuseppina fell silent for a moment until something finally clicked in her head and her eyes widened instantly.
(https://i.imgur.com/MIdXUz7.png):"Oh- um- if the orb is an instant death orb- and- uh- if the thief has it- is there anything we can do to not... um... to not instant die?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on December 31, 2020, 05:06:19 am
(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "She also stole the Skull of Narnya, the Second Sister. Some spellbooks for the apprentices. The Orb of Death, of course, and so far that is all we've found missing." Aliberti opened his mouth just when Rosana spoke up.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "If you let us have the Orb, we will gladly return the rest of stolen items to you!"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "So be it." Aliberti furrowed his eyebrows, and then turned with another question.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "What do we do with the thief? I mean, do we bring her back for-"

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "She must die. Her body deserves no burial and her soul shall be judged by Mortis herself before being cast into deepest Void."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "That's... that's very harsh!"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "What if she surrenders or will not want to fight? If that happens, we will turn her in to the local authorities."

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Then the authorities will turn her over to us."

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "I see. We will punish the thief and recover your stolen items, then. In return, we take the Orb with us." Sister Dusk nodded slowly in agreement.

(https://i.imgur.com/8sHtieL.png) "Agreed."

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Right." Prince Aliberti turned to the others. "Let's go, everyone." The royal siblings moved out of the Temple and into the 'open' streets of the domed, purple-lit pavilion.

Despite the lenghty talk with Sister Dusk, it didn't look like any time passed in this place. Merchants, patrons, soldiers and commonfolk all mingled together, visiting places and haggling in the open streets.

Princess Rosana approached her brother.

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "We're not gonna jump the thief and just kill her, right?"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "I don't know?" Aliberti rubbed the back of his neck. "Hopefully she will give up the Orb willingly."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Solymr on December 31, 2020, 05:57:03 am
Baruk made sure none of the natives were in hearing range before speaking.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7cdt0t4akfshex/baruk.png?raw=1): I'd rather not be judge, jury and executioner, but there is certainly something more going on here. The Orb of Death, a venerable skull, and spellbooks? Sounds like a recipe for a cult ritual.
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Chevaleresse on December 31, 2020, 08:02:32 am
(https://i.imgur.com/OSu2T4X.png)"Indeed. I don't like the sound of this. We will see what she says, but given our conflict, it's possible she won't give us a choice in the matter."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Sutoratosu Akira on January 01, 2021, 05:33:02 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Oh it's most definitely a ritual she's preparing for. Those types of reagents are almost textbook." The necromancer reviewed the notes she had scribbled throughout the discussion. A flash of something approaching a look of distaste graced her otherwise doll-like face as she closed her journal.
(https://i.imgur.com/nEHkx3a.png)"Given what this world's Orb does, and the amount of damage she's already caused, I doubt whatever she's cooking up will be very virtuous. Best we find and stop her quickly- if she comes quietly, great. If she doesn't... so be it"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: IcyTea31 on January 02, 2021, 08:40:49 am
(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "...Yes."

Gaspar had been very thoughtful ever since since destroying the skeletons, speaking little. This world had a...different view on death. Blasphemous, even. This was a powerful civilization, too, one which would not do to be Zorestria's enemy. So he had withheld judgment, kept his mouth shut and focused on the mission. But now, the mission was much simpler: a single person took the Orb. A person who, if Sister Dusk is to be believed (which is a matter to consider), has no kind plans in mind. And if what Sister Dusk does this temple does is "kind" plans...

(https://i.imgur.com/oyO30fB.png) "Yes, let's find her. I fear she might-"

"Actually, leave it at that. I fear."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on January 07, 2021, 11:48:55 am
The group continued on to the exit, but...

Princess Rosana kept stopping by various displayed wares. Either the dim light was enchanted, or the various shiny trinkets, blades and ornamental figurines of unknown deities were sparkly by nature.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Rosana?"

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Can't we... buy something?" Prince Aliberti looked a bit angry.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "What? Rosana, we have trinkets at home."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "Trinkets at home-"

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "Rosana..."

(https://i.imgur.com/s0YxIUi.png) "We ought to take a souvenir! A memento of our adventure here."

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png)

A) "No, Rosana, we don't even have any of the local money!"
B) "Alright, fine! We might barter some of our weapons if needed..."
C) "...Callimachus, do you have a moment?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on January 16, 2021, 07:38:24 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "...Callimachus, do you have a moment?" Prince Aliberti took Callimachus to the side.

(https://i.imgur.com/K2g5cQb.png) "When Rosana sets her eyes onto something, she can be both persistent and annoying about it." He paused. "You present yourself as confident and charismatic, so please procure a trinket for my sister. I'm giving you freedom about how to do it."
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 16, 2021, 08:39:49 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7ikzkeqxlmixnu/Disbelief.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I do?"

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "Well, if you say so, your highness. I'll see what I can do."

He was a little concerned about the prince's phrasing; did he expect him to just snatch an item off of a table like a common thief? Well... yes, he had been trained by one, but that was to be put to use for good causes, not petty larceny. And even if he did evade detection long enough for them to find the orb and get out of this world before any repercussions fell on his head, he would still feel guilty about taking money out of someone's pocket. On the other hand, it did seem to be a royal order, and NOT doing it might spell trouble for him in the world he actually had to live in for the rest of his life.

So, what to get? It had to be something small and easy to conceal until such time as he could hand it over, and something the princess would not want to wear/show off immediately like jewelry. Something that would last, so flowers and plants were likely out - and bringing foreign life into their world might be a bad idea a few generations down the line anyway. If the written language was different enough then books were right out too. Therefore, some small art or statuette was the logical conclusion. After some looking throughout the stalls, an item caught his eye: a small lion, carved out of what in their world would be called macassar ebony wood. The eyes were very small green stones, and it looked to him like the fangs were made out of very small fish rib-bones to give them a realistic look.

He didn't let his gaze linger on it; looking directly at one's target was a rookie mistake. Betraying any sort of interest in it would likely stick in observer's minds when it suddenly went missing. Instead, he continued looking around the stalls after clocking it and meandered back and forth, picking up other things to examine them and exchanging small talk with the other stall owners as he slowly made his way closer to the object in question. Once the stall owner was occupied with a different customer, Callimachus stepped over, pocketed it with his left hand, and in the same motion picked up something else with his right. What it was didn't matter; it only mattered that he acted natural and like he had a reason for being there.

After studying the painting he had picked up for a few seconds, he set it back down and looked over a few other items before eventually picking up a small iron charm meant to be hung from a necklace or a bracelet. It was a strange design he had never seen before, somewhat resembling the runes in the old crypts he had explored but definitely something unique to this world.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) I wonder if our currency is any good here in the first place. If so, maybe I could get this for Giuseppina with my pocket change.

Actually buying something would assuage some guilt over the situation, but needs must. He decided to open with a question about the charm.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I've never seen something of this design before; can you tell me what this is?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: Haspen on January 21, 2021, 11:18:46 am
Quote from: Yoink check
Chance: 40%*
Roll: 22, success!

The stand owner, a tiny man with sharpest of noses, was ignorant of the theft, and looked at the charm.

"Ah, this, this is the Sign of Kalm, the Creator, Father of Gods. How come you didn't know? Are you a traveler?" The tiny man squinted.  "You're not one of the Dominion people are you?"
Title: Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 4re: IC Thread!
Post by: SeriousConcentrate on January 21, 2021, 07:43:01 pm
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I can truthfully tell you I've never heard of the Dominion, but yes, I am a traveler. From very far away."

He studied the emblem of Kalm a little further.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah1nk6dqnes0hb3/Neutral.png?raw=1) (https://pastebin.com/uYY1hupZ) "I don't have any currency from this land, but I can assure you my coins are gold. Would it be possible to buy this?"