Sarai follows along quietly, unsure of the location on the Mount, but thinking it better than the alternatives. In her head, she is making a list of items to be stolen from the military base. But to an earlier comment, she replies, "I doubt the military has weapons that can hurt a Servant, for that I will need a specialist. But we may be able to find items to barter for that service. Also, Masters are not so immune."
She is of half a mind to go with the Servants on their trip, but recognizes that she cannot keep up, cannot communicate with them silently, and would be a liability. She'll just have to hope they can find what she needs.
Instead, she will set up at the new base, if it is time to do that.
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"Steel weapons easily rend hide and leather, but when armor is made of the same steel, it will turn lesser weapons aside," Caster says. "Likewise, it is foolish to attack an enemy from the front, where they are strongest. If these Servants are immune to certain avenues of attack, then we will simply have to find areas where each of them are vulnerable."
Sarai turns with interest towards Caster. "Does every Servant have some vulnerability? Is that part of the... arrangement?"
"My dear, everyone has a vulnerability," says Caster sagely. "Some are more apparent than others; some beings may appear perfect at a glance. But if life has taught me one thing, it is that perfection is necessarily an illusion."
Sarai smiles, "You're being evasive, Caster. Do Servants have a weakness we can exploit as a matter of their nature, or do they merely have 'weaknesses' like 'everyone' does?"
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Imani steps out of the purring SUV and makes her way up the last of short distance up the hill. Plucking the rook from her necklace, she sets it gently upon the ground against a rocky outcropping and steps away to (what she assumes should be) a safe distance. "Okay, little guy- open up."
There's a rush of air, and then...
"Home sweet home," she mutters. She dispels her driver's uniform and waves the others over. With a word, the front doors swing open and she makes her way inside.
Caster shrugs. “There is a metal. It is rare, but it can pierce through a Servant’s supernatural immunities. It is difficult to work, as well. You may have heard of adamantine before?”
Imani walks around the space, running her hand over the cold metallic walls. She looks inquisitively at Virgil and, almost reflexively, she draws the cold around herself in a cloak.
The team remains at the tower discussing their options. After much deliberation, the team decides their course of action. Sarai, Imani, and Assassin will head toward the military base that Assassin managed to locate. Upon arrival, they’ll infiltrate undetected and make off with some supplies to fortify their position and assist in eliminating other threats. Meanwhile, Caster and Oz will remain at the tower and drink Mimosas. Sounds like a plan!
No sooner than Imani desiring a more efficient mode of transport does the “car” begin making an unholy combination of a cat’s yowling and metal twisting. The metal bends and shapes outward from the frame of the car as bat-like, pseudo-organic wings emerge from the vehicle. The head of the car takes on a sleeker, more aerodynamic shape, and the wheels shift as metallic claws emerge from the hubcap. The body of the car shakes from side-to-side as a long, finned, whip-like tail emerges from the bumper. Metallic plates shift and settle as the car seems to almost stretch itself and rest. The car is now a flying vehicle!
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DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms- The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon- Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland -Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF!- Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Sarai quirks an eyebrow at Imani. "I know you Americans like your cars excessive, but..."
In preparation, she will transform into her hybrid form, and gear up with cloak, goggles, rifle, etc. On the drive (flight?) she will put together a list of items we should look for.
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On the plane/car, Sarai goes over the list, instructing Assassin, Virgil, and Imani on what they are looking for. As she does so, she begins to despair. Dream is... dreamy, and doesn't seem particularly modern. Imani is modern, but not at all versed in weaponry or tech beyond her smartphone. And Virgil... well, who knows what Virgil is, so Sarai is pinning all her hopes on him.
She presents them with a list (see Discord), but the basics are this:
body armor for the Masters
at least three sets of two way in-ear radios (like the spies use in the movies!)
grenades and a grenade launcher
every small bit of tech they can find for Oz to take apart or fiddle with
a submachine gun and ammunition
for Sarai specifically, a thermal scope, special ammunition, silencers in various sizes
anything the looks unusual or is glowing
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The A Team loads into the car, which spreads it’s wings, lurches onto its hind quarts, and takes off into the sky. Their mission will hopefully be a success. Meanwhile, Caster and Oz, you have run of the evening, what’s the plan?
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DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms- The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon- Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland -Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF!- Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Oz turns to Caster, "Why don't you summon some nymphs so we can get this party started?"
He pauses and thinks about it for a moment eyeing Caster suspiciously. "I do mean the nature spirits that take the form of beautiful maidens, not baby bugs. Just so we're clear. I want no tricks with lexical ambiguities."
"Of course! I'm trying to fall in love right now. You should summon four of them. Three for me and one for you. That way we'll both have some love." Ozwinks.
Caster smiles but says nothing. He spends the time that they have there muttering protective incantations and prayers all over the tower, and finally meditating on the roof as he looks out over the city.
The day, despite the circumstances, is quite peaceful. The sky remains a clear sea of blue as gentle winds blow along Caster at the height of his tower. However, in the distance, there remains a dark and heavy storm on the horizon. This peaceful day seems to indeed be a calm before the storm. Who knows what will happen come evening. Are the both of you waiting until the others arrive before you do anything?
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DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms- The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon- Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland -Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF!- Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
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Sarai follows along quietly, unsure of the location on the Mount, but thinking it better than the alternatives. In her head, she is making a list of items to be stolen from the military base. But to an earlier comment, she replies, "I doubt the military has weapons that can hurt a Servant, for that I will need a specialist. But we may be able to find items to barter for that service. Also, Masters are not so immune."
She is of half a mind to go with the Servants on their trip, but recognizes that she cannot keep up, cannot communicate with them silently, and would be a liability. She'll just have to hope they can find what she needs.
Instead, she will set up at the new base, if it is time to do that.
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. Here's my D&D stuff. I love it so.
Campaign links for Game Log access because DDB has abandoned the forum dice roller, apparently.
Radiant Citadel by cbaer8 ~•~ Stormwreck Isle by Rforrest14 ~•~ Wildspace by Rhanloi ~•~ Rise of Tiamat by SteveThaiBinh ~•~ The Long Road currently by me
"Steel weapons easily rend hide and leather, but when armor is made of the same steel, it will turn lesser weapons aside," Caster says. "Likewise, it is foolish to attack an enemy from the front, where they are strongest. If these Servants are immune to certain avenues of attack, then we will simply have to find areas where each of them are vulnerable."
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
Sarai turns with interest towards Caster. "Does every Servant have some vulnerability? Is that part of the... arrangement?"
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. Here's my D&D stuff. I love it so.
Campaign links for Game Log access because DDB has abandoned the forum dice roller, apparently.
Radiant Citadel by cbaer8 ~•~ Stormwreck Isle by Rforrest14 ~•~ Wildspace by Rhanloi ~•~ Rise of Tiamat by SteveThaiBinh ~•~ The Long Road currently by me
"My dear, everyone has a vulnerability," says Caster sagely. "Some are more apparent than others; some beings may appear perfect at a glance. But if life has taught me one thing, it is that perfection is necessarily an illusion."
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Sarai smiles, "You're being evasive, Caster. Do Servants have a weakness we can exploit as a matter of their nature, or do they merely have 'weaknesses' like 'everyone' does?"
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. Here's my D&D stuff. I love it so.
Campaign links for Game Log access because DDB has abandoned the forum dice roller, apparently.
Radiant Citadel by cbaer8 ~•~ Stormwreck Isle by Rforrest14 ~•~ Wildspace by Rhanloi ~•~ Rise of Tiamat by SteveThaiBinh ~•~ The Long Road currently by me
Imani steps out of the purring SUV and makes her way up the last of short distance up the hill. Plucking the rook from her necklace, she sets it gently upon the ground against a rocky outcropping and steps away to (what she assumes should be) a safe distance. "Okay, little guy- open up."
There's a rush of air, and then...
"Home sweet home," she mutters. She dispels her driver's uniform and waves the others over. With a word, the front doors swing open and she makes her way inside.
Imani Jones - Lv 11 Warlock of The Living City - Variant Human| Fate/False Revelation
Wick Stumbleduck - Lv 4 Lore Bard - Forest Gnome | Elustran Days
Khurah - Lv 3 Star Druid - Half-orc | Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians
Dale Swanson - User of the Sound of Silence Stand - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Sunset Investigations
Ayaci Vikerfjell - Lv 8 Rune Knight | Variant Human | Storm King's Thunder
Caster shrugs. “There is a metal. It is rare, but it can pierce through a Servant’s supernatural immunities. It is difficult to work, as well. You may have heard of adamantine before?”
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Imani walks around the space, running her hand over the cold metallic walls. She looks inquisitively at Virgil and, almost reflexively, she draws the cold around herself in a cloak.
(Imani casts armor of agathys)
Imani Jones - Lv 11 Warlock of The Living City - Variant Human| Fate/False Revelation
Wick Stumbleduck - Lv 4 Lore Bard - Forest Gnome | Elustran Days
Khurah - Lv 3 Star Druid - Half-orc | Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians
Dale Swanson - User of the Sound of Silence Stand - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Sunset Investigations
Ayaci Vikerfjell - Lv 8 Rune Knight | Variant Human | Storm King's Thunder
Virgil gives an enthusiastic thumbs up!
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
“Ah!” Caster says, observing the glistening tower. “Yes, like that.”
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"Well then," Sarai comments as the tower springs up. "Shiny bullets it is."
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Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. Here's my D&D stuff. I love it so.
Campaign links for Game Log access because DDB has abandoned the forum dice roller, apparently.
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The team remains at the tower discussing their options. After much deliberation, the team decides their course of action. Sarai, Imani, and Assassin will head toward the military base that Assassin managed to locate. Upon arrival, they’ll infiltrate undetected and make off with some supplies to fortify their position and assist in eliminating other threats. Meanwhile, Caster and Oz will remain at the tower and drink Mimosas. Sounds like a plan!
No sooner than Imani desiring a more efficient mode of transport does the “car” begin making an unholy combination of a cat’s yowling and metal twisting. The metal bends and shapes outward from the frame of the car as bat-like, pseudo-organic wings emerge from the vehicle. The head of the car takes on a sleeker, more aerodynamic shape, and the wheels shift as metallic claws emerge from the hubcap. The body of the car shakes from side-to-side as a long, finned, whip-like tail emerges from the bumper. Metallic plates shift and settle as the car seems to almost stretch itself and rest. The car is now a flying vehicle!
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Sarai quirks an eyebrow at Imani. "I know you Americans like your cars excessive, but..."
In preparation, she will transform into her hybrid form, and gear up with cloak, goggles, rifle, etc. On the drive (flight?) she will put together a list of items we should look for.
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. Here's my D&D stuff. I love it so.
Campaign links for Game Log access because DDB has abandoned the forum dice roller, apparently.
Radiant Citadel by cbaer8 ~•~ Stormwreck Isle by Rforrest14 ~•~ Wildspace by Rhanloi ~•~ Rise of Tiamat by SteveThaiBinh ~•~ The Long Road currently by me
On the plane/car, Sarai goes over the list, instructing Assassin, Virgil, and Imani on what they are looking for. As she does so, she begins to despair. Dream is... dreamy, and doesn't seem particularly modern. Imani is modern, but not at all versed in weaponry or tech beyond her smartphone. And Virgil... well, who knows what Virgil is, so Sarai is pinning all her hopes on him.
She presents them with a list (see Discord), but the basics are this:
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. Here's my D&D stuff. I love it so.
Campaign links for Game Log access because DDB has abandoned the forum dice roller, apparently.
Radiant Citadel by cbaer8 ~•~ Stormwreck Isle by Rforrest14 ~•~ Wildspace by Rhanloi ~•~ Rise of Tiamat by SteveThaiBinh ~•~ The Long Road currently by me
The A Team loads into the car, which spreads it’s wings, lurches onto its hind quarts, and takes off into the sky. Their mission will hopefully be a success. Meanwhile, Caster and Oz, you have run of the evening, what’s the plan?
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Oz turns to Caster, "Why don't you summon some nymphs so we can get this party started?"
He pauses and thinks about it for a moment eyeing Caster suspiciously. "I do mean the nature spirits that take the form of beautiful maidens, not baby bugs. Just so we're clear. I want no tricks with lexical ambiguities."
Oscar "Oz" Diggs, Human Technomancer Wizard (10)/Rogue (1) - Fate/False Revelation, PbP
DM, Kaden Tolgalen
Caster smiles sadly, his weathered face showing more than its fair share of lines.
”Have you ever been in love, Oz?” He asks, sitting down and admiring the the mirage around them.
”It’s the most beautiful thing in the world.”
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"Of course! I'm trying to fall in love right now. You should summon four of them. Three for me and one for you. That way we'll both have some love." Oz winks.
Oscar "Oz" Diggs, Human Technomancer Wizard (10)/Rogue (1) - Fate/False Revelation, PbP
DM, Kaden Tolgalen
Caster smiles but says nothing. He spends the time that they have there muttering protective incantations and prayers all over the tower, and finally meditating on the roof as he looks out over the city.
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
The day, despite the circumstances, is quite peaceful. The sky remains a clear sea of blue as gentle winds blow along Caster at the height of his tower. However, in the distance, there remains a dark and heavy storm on the horizon. This peaceful day seems to indeed be a calm before the storm. Who knows what will happen come evening. Are the both of you waiting until the others arrive before you do anything?
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist