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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 30, 2021, 02:34:13 pm »
Justice doesn't even grace him with a look back.

The villagers, for their part, are being escorted to safety by the two Order troops who had greeted you earlier.

"...nobody got hurt, huh? Good. It was supposed to be just us here."

Justice fixes Kruger with a glare.

"Call me whatever you like, Wallhaim. It's always the same story, isn't it? You people in your high and mighty posts, get to talk like you care about us down here because you're safe. And then when people snap and break under it all because you don't really care, you call them Fiends and cast them out because it doesn't fit your story. Volskaya, Cuauila, Huraw...always the same story. The Order messes up, the people are left with nothing and the world forgets after the Order offers some bad apology and sweeps it all under the rug, that we're still here, we still lost everything and we got nothing for it."

The mysterious, pink-haired lady and Katarina both stiffen momentarily.

To those more aware of the Order incidents, however, Volskaya seems to be the one that sticks out. Cualila and Huraw, however, don't seem to ring any bells.

"That's who the Seekers of Calamity are. We are those that the Order abandoned, failed to protect. Who the Order robbed and swept beneath. We became sick of being forgotten and we wanted recompense."

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 29, 2021, 04:32:37 pm »
Quote from: Mus'ad
Mus'ad Forecasts for Orrel and Astrea!
Astrea and Orrel may move again!

"Come then! Bring it on!"
Justice extends two fingers and gestures to Orrel to come at him.
"I have fought alone all my life....this shall be no different."
Quote from: Orrel vs. Justice
(Orrel dances with the wind!)
(Orrel soars free!)
(Orrel bears the burden of expectations!)
(Orrel is limbered up! +10 Crit)
(Orrel has +10 Hit!)
(Justice's resolve wavers...)

Orrel initiates!
Hit Rate: 91 to hit
Hit: 74, hit!
Justice takes 14 damage!

Justice retaliates!
Hit Rate: 69 to hit
Hit: 21, hit!
Orrel takes 10 damage!

Orrel is downed!
Orrel's fist smashes itself into Justice's face, surprising and catching the Seeker off guard; he hadn't expected Orrel to close the distance between him and Justice, given that Justice was flying.

However, the winged Seeker retaliates with not a slash of his sword, but, surprisingly, a kick to Orrel's face. However, in his state, Orrel is barely in any condition to fight and gets the wind knocked out of him.

This leaves him open, however, to Astrea.

Quote from: Astrea vs. Justice
(Astrea is honorbound to avenge Orrel....)
(Astrea has astral intuition!)
(Astrea is limbered up! +15 Eva)
(Justice's resolve wavers....)

Astrea initiates!
Hit Rate: 95 to hit
Hit: 81, hit!
Justice takes 8 damage!

(Justice's Wrath activates!)
(Justice enters justified rage!)

Justice retaliates!
Hit Rate: 75 to hit
Hit: 39, hit!
Critical: 11, crit!
Astrea takes 9 damage!

Astrea initiates!
Hit Rate: 95 to hit
Hit: 7, hit!
Justice takes 8 damage!

Justice is defeated!
Astrea's initial charge smashes Justice off balance, her pegasus allowing her to match him on his ground of choice. Justice, again without using his blade, twirls in the air to smash his leg into the pegasus rider's face, almost knocking her off her mount.

"You may be right, girl. Perhaps you are. But you and your Order have left me-"

Instead of letting him finish, however, Astrea simply rushes him again. This time, her javelin clips his wing, knocking him to the ground hard. He wipes his mouth, dirtied with earth and blood. Trying to pull himself to his feet, it's clear he probably broke something, evidenced by the wince on his face. He sighs, his expression somewhere between exasperated and impressed.

He lets go of his sword, raising his hands to show he has no weapons hidden.
"....ugh.....good fight. You win. I yield as promised."
~~~~Map Complete!~~~~
XP: 60/100

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Wonderful Blessing IC Thread: Chapter 6: Battle at the Big Colosseum
« on: March 27, 2021, 11:23:21 am »
"They're monsters that take the form of chests or other treasure hoards for adventurers. They're not always very dangerous but they can take a real nasty bite out of you if you're not prepared. We haven't seen very many, but we don't tend to pick fights in dungeons."

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 27, 2021, 09:57:40 am »
Justice processes the situation briefly, considering Orrel's words.
"....perhaps. It is not as easy as you think to leave the Seekers. But....I cannot turn away from my pursuit of justice against the Order. They must be made to answer for their crimes, maybe as much as we will for ours. If we are wrong about our methods, then find the truth your own way. This I trust to you."
"......"
"To ally with the devil was the only way I was ever given to seek justice, because all other ways were closed to me. To leave the service of the devil is no easy feat. Give me a fight, and I shall give you your answers and surrender to you. My code dictates no less."

He raises his sword, more solemnly this time.

"But know that I, Justice of the Seekers of Calamity, will not yield easily."

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 26, 2021, 05:36:05 pm »
"And how do you suppose MY father died, girl?! In a bed, dying peacefully? Accuse me of hypocrisy and failing to understand when you understand my plight as well as your own!"

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy (Recruitment Closed, 11/11)
« on: March 26, 2021, 05:27:34 pm »
First Class Level 5.

Quote from: Arnett
75, -, 38, 37, 35, 60, 12, 15
Arnett gains MAG, SKL, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Astrea
48, 1, -, 7, 44, 36, 54, 12
Astrea gains HP, STR, SKL, DEF, and SPD.

Quote from: Cattleya
15, 49, -, 91, 10, 84, 40, 27
Cattleya gains HP, STR, LCK, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Delwyn
99, 56, -, 14, 33, 35, 21, 40
Delwyn gains STR, SKL, LCK, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Isabeau
50, 5, 17, 6, 36, 11, 22, 37
Isabeau gains HP, STR, MAG, SKL, LCK, DEF, and SPD.

Quote from: Kaya
4, -, 14, 11, 14, 73, 83, 24
Kaya gains HP, MAG, SKL, LCK, and SPD.

Quote from: Kruger
38, 67, - 29, 66, 4, 97, 20
Kruger gets HP, SKL, DEF,and SPD.

Quote from: Lin
95, 25, 2, 98, 55, 11, 24, 34
Lin gains STR, MAG, DEF, and RES.

Quote from: Mas'ud
45, -, 34, 50, 77, 25, 19, 75
Mas'ud gains HP, MAG, SKL, DEF, and RES.

Quote from: Mordecai
27, 8, 49, 30, 26, 50, 91, 12
Mordecai gains HP, MAG, SKL, DEF, and SPD.

Quote from: Olivia
Auto, -, 27, -, 33, 30, 30, 11
Olivia gains HP, MAG, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Orrel
36, 27, -, 2, 28, 57, 80, 20
Orrel gains HP, STR, SKL, LCK, and SPD.

Quote from: Reeve
22, -, 6, 19, 58, 22, 64, 41
Reeve gains HP, MAG, SKL, DEF and SPD.

Quote from: Rika
15, -, 8, 38, 7, 65, 2, 34
Rika gains HP, MAG, SKL, LCK, DEF, and RES.

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 26, 2021, 04:22:49 pm »
Justice, for a moment, seems to briefly consider Orrel's words. The absence of Obedience, it seems, seems to have them less on edge than they were previously.

"In another world, Sokolov, you and I would be good friends. The Order has robbed us both with its lies. No matter what you may believe, I did not come here with the intent to get innocent people hurt. I speak not for the others but my quarrel is with the Order alone. We deserve answers, you and I."

Then Lin speaks, and Justice seems less inclined to back down.

"And you claim to speak for us all? The Seekers are made of those whose feelings have been neglected and ignored by your Order! We are driven to extremes because people like you have ignored us and treated our plight as nothing to be cast aside for the greater good! No longer! We will be heard or we will pronounce our message from the fallen ruins of the Order!"

His sword is set ablaze, burning as hot as the fury in his voice, steam emerging from it as Kaya's rain continues to fall.

"....this isn't right. I understand, but...."

Meanwhile, Astrea subdues the remaining Seeker beneath Justice's command.
Quote from: Astrea vs. Seeker Soldier H
(??'s Charisma activates!)
(Astrea is limbered up! +3 DR)

Astrea initiates!
Hit Rate: 99 to hit
Hit: 58, hit!
Seeker Soldier H takes 9 damage!

Seeker Soldier H is defeated!

In the rain, Mordecai achieves catharsis.

His tribe has been long plagued by both the shadow of the Fiends and the hate of the outside world. His family was torn asunder by the Fiends taking his father. For this reason, the Order was the natural place to go.

On this day, Mordecai Hoth would not stand by.
Quote from: Mordecai
Mordecai trades his Whetstone to Reeve!

Mordecai activates Ancient Gamble!
Mordecai loses 5 SPD and gains 5 MAG!

Quote from: Mordecai vs. Great Adamantoise Fiend
(Mordecai's blood courses with power!)
(Mordecai's Ancient Gamble is active! +5 MAG, -5 SPD)
(Mordecai has the wisdom of the ancients!)
(Mordecai is alchemically boosted! +3 DR)
(Kruger's Concentrate Fire is active!)
(Reeve's Charisma activates!)
(Kaya has called down the rain!)
(Reeve's Support activates!)

Mordecai initiates!
Hit Rate: Irrelevant
Hit: Autohit!
Critical: 7, crit!
Great Adamantoise Fiend takes 185 damage!

Great Adamantoise Fiend is defeated!
Mordecai acquires a Hexlock Shield!

(Mordecai drains lifeforce!)
Mordecai regains 3 HP!
The beast crumbles to dust from the sheer arcane force smashed into it, leaving nothing behind but some bones and a pristine shield, presumably a trophy from some unfortunate warrior it had vanquished.

The rain washes away what is left.

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)
XP: 30/100

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: Fire Emblem on Forums 8: IC Thread!
« on: March 25, 2021, 11:02:23 am »
20-10

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Wonderful Blessing IC Thread: Chapter 6: Battle at the Big Colosseum
« on: March 24, 2021, 08:53:32 pm »
"He didn't explain."
"But....well, you know, I....well, y-you know my history, and....I just wish I c-could be more helpful, y-you know? More than just h-helping you fight and s-selling you subpar weapons."

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 24, 2021, 04:51:11 pm »
Quote from: Kaya
Kaya takes Mordecai's Lockpick!

Reeve engages the gigantic reptilian Fiend. With unnaturally hot flames, she scorches the beast, stunning it briefly, redirecting its attention away from Mordecai and the others and very much towards her
Quote from: Reeve vs. Great Adamantoise Fiend
(Reeve's brilliance burns bright!)
(Reeve flashes over!)
(Reeve's light shines over the earth!)
(Kaya has called down the rain!)
(??'s Charisma activates!)
(Mordecai's Support activates!)
(Reeve is overconfident...)

Reeve initiates!
Hit Rate: Irrelevant
Hit: Autohit!
(Reeve's brilliance burns brighter!)
Great Adamantoise Fiend takes 32 damage!

Great Adamantoise Fiend's Life Point is consumed!
The Great Adamantoise Fiend's Threat Attack is canceled!

Quote from: Isabeau
Isabeau takes Kaya's Lockpick!

Isabeau opens the chest!
Isabeau acquires a Shield Ring!

Quote from: Arnett
Arnett opens the chest!
Arnett acquires a Chance Ring!

Quote from: Kruger
Kruger issues a Combat Order!
Mordecai and Arnett's healing and damage output is boosted by 50%!

[Now Playing: Theme of Obedience ~Red Sun~]

Obedience studies Orrel with an intrigued eye as he approaches.
"Another young pup to discipline. Fine. Let us begin your chastisement. This will not be long."

Orrel wastes no time throwing his fans at the armored tyrant, shimmering with the energy of Crystallurgic power surging through them. Orrel notices, however, that Obedience doesn't seem to be particularly fussed about fighting them. He can't sense the use of an Arte in any way, nor is his opponent particularly posing to take him on. They sound more uninterested than anything.
Quote from: Orrel vs. Obedience
(Orrel dances with the wind!)
(Orrel is limbered up! +10 Crit)
(Orrel has +10 Hit!)
(Orrel soars free!)
(Orrel bears the burden of expectations!)
(Obedience's Daunt activates!)

Orrel initiates!
Hit Rate: 95 to hit
Hit: 89, hit!
Obedience takes 17 damage!
(Obedience cowers from rebellion...)

Obedience retaliates!
Hit Rate: 43 to hit
Hit: 22, hit!
Orrel takes 16 damage!
(Obedience assumes an oppressive stance!)

Orrel strikes again!
Hit Rate: Irrelevant
Hit: Autohit!
Obedience takes 17 damage!

Obedience is defeated!
Despite a blast of dark magic clipping Orrel, his fans strike true as the Seeker is clearly hit.

However, as Orrel's strike lands, he notices something in the demeanor of the Seeker. They seem more bored, than surprised, impressed, angry or even scared. As if they'd expected this outcome.
"It seems the young pup is stronger than I'd anticipated. Fine. Justice, I leave this to you."

With a swing of their Alphinite wand, Obedience lobs another burst of magic at Orrel. Orrel deftly evades the shot, but when he next sets eyes on the spot Obedience was standing, the Seeker has disappeared, leaving Justice behind.

Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)
XP: 94/100

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy (Recruitment Closed, 11/11)
« on: March 23, 2021, 10:03:05 pm »
First Class Level 4.

Quote from: Arnett
28, -, 15, 57, 52, 22, 75, 28
Arnett gains HP, MAG, SKL, DEF and SPD.

Quote from: Astrea
47, 36, -, 13, 92, 23, 26, 60
Astrea gains HP, STR, SKL, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Cattleya
69, 30, -, 48, 24, 34, 40, 37
Cattleya gains STR, SKL, LCK, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Delwyn
92, 49, -, 5, 26, 30, 13, 58
Delwyn gains STR, SKL, LCK, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Isabeau
1, 49, 49, 44, 4, 8, 37, 47
Isabeau gains HP, STR, MAG, SKL, LCK, DEF, and SPD.

Quote from: Kaya
42, -, 4, 16, 50, 75, 9, 54
Kaya gains HP, MAG, SKL, LCK, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Kruger
4, 7, - 33, 39, 12, 9, 36
Kruger gets HP, STR, SKL, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Lin
7, 47, 15, 23, 66, 90, 2, 98
Lin gains HP, STR, MAG, SKL, and RES.

Quote from: Mas'ud
2, -, 37, 2, 34, 82, 10, 1
Mas'ud gains HP, MAG, SKL, LCK, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Mordecai
2, 32, 22, 28, 51, 8, 4, 13
Mordecai gains HP, MAG, SKL, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Olivia
Auto, -, 57, -, 36, 34, 50, 37
Olivia gains HP, MAG, DEF, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Orrel
12, 37, -, 44, 27, 4, 91, 48
Orrel gains HP, STR, SKL, LCK, DEF, and SPD.

Quote from: Reeve
20, -, 41, 32, 62, 74, 33, 3
Reeve gains HP, MAG, SKL, RES and SPD.

Quote from: Rika
8, -, 47, 29, 51, 63, 57, 58
Rika gains HP, MAG, SKL, DEF, RES.

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: Solrise Academy IC: Chapter 2: Rite of Passage
« on: March 23, 2021, 09:24:23 pm »
Arnett finds the courage, with most of the enemies having broken themselves against Steven's team, to help Cattleya out.
Quote from: Arnett
(Arnett shuts himself in!)
Arnett heals Catt!
Catt regains 16 HP!

Kaya, meanwhile, seeing an approaching flanker, blasts them with flame drawn with geomantic discipline, a relatively recent application of Arcane Crystallurgy.
Quote from: Kaya
Kaya activates Raincaller!
Kaya has called down the rain!

Quote from: Kaya vs. Seeker Agent E
(Kaya's has called down the rain!)
(Kaya's will is unwavering!)
(Kaya's Earth Divination is active!)

Kaya initiates!
Hit Rate: 81 to hit
Hit: 1, hit!
Seeker Agent E takes 15 damage!

Seeker Agent E is defeated!
(Kaya's Earth Divination is active!)
Kaya takes 3 damage!

With Mus'ad's help, Kaya is able to get to Lin before her Arte gets the better of her....
Quote from: Mus'ad
Mus'ad Forecasts for Kaya!
Kaya may move again!

Quote from: Kaya
Kaya heals Lin!
Lin regains 20 HP!

....while Orrel subdues Lin's other opponent.
Quote from: Orrel vs. Seeker Soldier E
(Kaya has called down the rain!)
(Orrel dances with the wind!)
(Kaya's Dragon Ward+ is active!)
(Orrel bears a burden of expectations!)

Orrel initiates!
Hit Rate: Irrelevant
Hit: Autohit!
Critical: 3, crit!
Seeker Soldier E takes 45 damage!

Seeker Soldier E is defeated!

(Orrel's Iron Gunsen activates!)
(Orrel's Malady activates!)
Kaya gains +5 EVA for 1 turn!
~~Allied Phase~~
Quote from: ??
?? rescues Blackby Villager F!

Your allies clean up the remnants of their flank.
Quote from: Theodora vs. Camazotz Fiend C
(Theodora's Telekinesis is active!)
(Theodora has the excellence of strength!)
(Theodora has the excellence of bravery!)
(Andreas' Support activates!)

Theodora initiates!
Hit Rate: 94 to hit
Hit: 37, hit!
Critical: 2, crit!
Camazotz Fiend C takes 57 damage!

Camazotz Fiend C is defeated!

Quote from: ?? vs. Seeker Soldier I
(Reeve's Charisma activates!)
(?? has -20 EVA....)

?? initiates!
Hit Rate: 93 to hit
Hit: 9, hit!
Seeker Soldier I takes 11 damage!

Seeker Soldier I is defeated!

~~Enemy Phase~~
One of the Seekers attempts to dive past, engaging the small, house-cat sized companion of your newest colleague.
Quote from: Seeker Agent A vs. Matagot
(??'s Charisma activates!)
(Seeker Agent A's Alpha Strike is active!)

Seeker Agent A initiates!
Hit Rate: 71 to hit
Hit: 96, miss!

Matagot retaliates!
Hit Rate: 73 to hit
Hit: 19, hit!
Critical: 5, crit!
Seeker Agent A takes 54 damage!

Seeker Agent A is defeated!
For a moment, you swear the Matagot is far larger as it retaliates with a blast of thunder, leaving the fool struck unconscious.

The Seekers continue to break themselves against your frontline unsucessfully.
Quote from: Seeker Soldier H vs. ??
(Reeve's Charisma activates!)
(?? has -20 EVA....)

Seeker Soldier H initiates!
Hit Rate: 96 to hit
Hit: 100, miss!

?? retaliates!
Hit Rate: 93 to hit
Hit: 34, hit!
Seeker Soldier H takes 11 damage!
Seeker Soldier H is poisoned!

?? strikes twice!
Hit Rate: 93 to hit
Hit: 33, hit!
Seeker Soldier H takes 11 damage!

Quote from: Seeker Soldier G vs. Mordecai
(Mordecai is alchemically boosted! +3 DR)
(Mordecai's blood courses with power!)
(Mordecai has the wisdom of the ancients!)
(??'s Charisma activates!)
(Reeve's Support activates!)

Seeker Soldier G initiates!
Hit Rate: 61 to hit
Hit: 69, miss!

Mordecai retaliates!
Hit Rate: 83 to hit
Hit: 69, hit!
Critical: 8, crit!
Seeker Soldier G takes 48 damage!

Seeker Soldier G is defeated!

Quote from: Seeker Guerilla G vs. ??
(Reeve's Charisma activates!)
(?? has -20 EVA....)

Seeker Guerilla G initiates!
Hit Rate: 77 to hit
Hit: 95, miss!

?? retaliates!
Hit Rate: 94 to hit
Hit: 41, hit!
Critical: 3, crit!
Seeker Guerilla G takes 45 damage!

Seeker Guerilla G is defeated!

"Hm. These students....fine. Let the beast do its work."
"You promised me a fight, Obedience! These liars.....we have them where we want them! Let the villagers go!"
"I promised you carnage. The fight is your own business. Do not mistake yourself to be more than a servant of our greater cause, boy. You are here because our leader allows you to be, I am here to execute his will. If you want to save those villagers, then go ahead, cast your loyalty to us aside. Know that there will be consequences if you dare to turn against us."
"....."
"Obedient pup. Now get out of the way. Let the adults talk."

With that, the two Seekers move out of the way, allowing the giant reptilian Fiend to set its sights on the students, exuding malice from its gleaming golden eyes.
~~~~Turn 4~~~~
Player Phase
~~Map Theme (Fodlan Winds)~~
Quote from: Great Adamantoise Fiend
Great Adamantoise Fiend charges up a Threat Attack!
Mordecai and ?? are targeted with Tremor!

Quote from: Lin
(Lin's Muspellheimr is active!)
Lin takes 5 damage!

(Lin is poisoned!)
Lin takes 3 damage!

Quote from: Kaya
(Kaya has called down the rain!)
Kaya, Orrel and Lin regain 10 HP!
Spoiler: HP (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Map Info (click to show/hide)
XP: 61/100

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: The Whereabouts of Drink and Coin OOC Thread (Recruiting Closed)
« on: March 21, 2021, 09:01:17 am »
Quote from: SeriousConcentrate on March 21, 2021, 12:14:07 am
I want to make a case for Lucy/Largo and Lucy/Xerxe as options considering how much she's interacted with them. If not, though, I'm good with Tomo B and Lastelle C.
wao
ok

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: The Whereabouts of Drink and Coin IC: Chapter 4: Tramspotting
« on: March 20, 2021, 05:17:32 pm »
Chapter 5: Starlight Legend
(3:30 AM)

In Ishim City, there are three adventuring guilds considered the strongest.

The first were the Heavenly Emperors, the most powerful fighters in all of Generia. Nobody held a candle to their strength, given their meteoric rise in the ranks. However, given their immense strength and power, they were usually never in town, fighting up at the front lines to break into Ultima Fortress. As such, they were rarely in Ishim City proper, leading to no shortage of imposters attempting to pretend to be them to those uninformed about the reality of the situation.

The second were the Wharf Street Warriors. Of them, little has to be said to explain their strength.

The third were the Starlight Soldiers. Consisting of only nine Revivians, the Soldiers were nonetheless possessed of great power. However, given that they were Revivians said to be following the traditions of some body called the "Sailor Soldiers", nobody really took them quite as seriously as they should. Regardless, the Starlight Soldiers, by those in the know, are considered strong enough to possibly face the Boss, or even, with all the luck, one of the Heavenly Emperors.
"Next station, Roux Street. This will be the final stop. Please make sure all your belongings are with you when you leave the tram."

The announcement breaks the silence that had set in over the tram over the last hour. A few delays had hit the tram, of course. The power had gone out across the lines earlier, locking you on the tram for about twenty minutes until the tram made its way again. This time, no Runners showed up to beset you.

It had been a long ride. About twenty minutes ago, the city walls had risen beside you, informing you that you'd left the outer districts and entered the city proper, putting you but one step closer to your home. The mysterious lady who'd saved you earlier had long since fallen asleep, her head resting gently on her companion's shoulder. Bel and Molly, as they'd made themselves known to you, seemed to have been returning home from a meeting of some sort, before they encountered you.

"Hey guys. I think we're here. You guys ready to get moving?"

//Everyone may post!

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Forum Games and Roleplaying / Re: FEF: The Whereabouts of Drink and Coin IC: Chapter 4: Tramspotting
« on: March 20, 2021, 04:59:02 pm »
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Ishim...
"Damn it!"
Lowell cast his crystal tablet aside, infuriated. He was sitting quietly in a hotel room in Pacifica District, overlooking Ishim Bay. It was a plain room; the Hood Street Runners weren't, after all, the richest gang in the city. Only a few Runners were inside with him, monitoring the entire situation, all of them studying their leader with trepidation.

Staying in the Runner's home base at Hood Street, after all, would be suicidal. He had picked a fight with the Warriors, the city's second strongest guild. He'd come after the Boss' sister. And he'd set an entire city's worth of gangs upon them.

And it was going horribly.
"Someone tell me some good news. Any good news. We had the Rogues come after them, nothing happened. We tried to sic some of the rowdiest hooligans we could find on them, nothing! What about the Annas? Do we know what happened to them?"
"No, sir. We were able to force an early cancelltion to their convention with the smoke bombs, but a few of our guys on the ground said a few of them checked their friends into a nearby hospital. Nobody saw any of the Warriors with them."
"What about the others? Where are they? They said they caught up to them on the tram. We need to make sure the Chiefs don't catch on. We need them on side for this."
"Negative. Some of our guys caught some seriously powerful magic on the tram. Whoever they ran into there, they weren't messing around."

Lowell rubbed his temples.

The Warriors were proving a lot harder to get rid of than they really should be, and it was starting to seriously get on his nerves. And now they likely had the Chiefs on their side, if they'd gotten out of the tram unhurt.

"Who do we still have on the ground? We're still getting people in position at Wharf Street. Anyone else?"
"The Haller Avenue Orphans, the Buck Street Furies and the Gramercy Messiahs want to claim the bounty on the Warriors. The other gangs are either asleep or told us they wanted no truck with the Warriors."
"The Orphans and the Furies? What do we have, amateurs? Goddess damn it. Okay, fine. The Messiahs are all we have until we can get everyone set up? Okay. Get me Oswald. The bastard's cracked, but he's all I have. Also, the others should have checked in by now. Cassius, that prick....he should be dead. Please tell me he's dead. We need SOMETHING to have gone right tonight."

The Runners looked between each other anxiously. Lowell glared at them.
"No. Don't tell me..."
".....our guys checked in at Mercy West Hospital. The only guy who could still move said some rabbit chick on a horse showed up and kicked all of their asses before bailing Cassius out. Nobody knows where they went. They said she looked like a Warrior."

At that, Lowell paled.

If Cassius was alive, he could make it back to the city. If he was being helped by a Warrior, the entire scheme was doomed. The Chiefs were the strongest gang in the city, almost on par with an adventurer guild. The rumours were that a good portion of them were adventurers themselves.

The Runners were finished if Cassius and his mysterious rescuer weren't dead by the end of the night.
"....then find them. Find them, make sure they don't make it back to Wharf Street. If the Messiahs are anywhere close to competent, they'll have the Warriors stopped in Harel District and we can still come out on top. Goddesses..."
Lowell reached for the beer. At this point, he was going to need it.

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