OOC > Is that 8 psychic damage before or after Kora's Resistance to Psychic damage? And, I assume no, but does she have any idea what direction the attack came from? I assume mental/psychic attacks are not all that unknown in a magic-for-everyday-use world, right? Does the army teach a protocol for handling mental attacks?
Kora falls to her knees, and the ghostly form of Shali erupts around her briefly, flickering in all it's horrific too-many-eyes, tentacles and spines. As Shali flickers away, Kora's head comes up, eyes blazing white. "Attack! In my mind!" she shouts. She stands, drawing her longsword, and wheeling to the cave mouth, looking for trouble.
Move: She stands up and moves to the cave entrance, taking partial cover Action: She peers outside for any assailants. Are the horses still quiet? Perception: 6
((OOG Yes, cut that in half, please...lol))
As you get to your feet, Kora, and move into position Sarge and Lt. Winehand draw their weapons.
(Assuming that Kora's shouting isn't loud enough to be heard where we are)
Percival keeps his hand on his rapier as the three of them advance.
Aria, Perci, Sylrie:
Perception check. You are in a cave, and sound echoes...
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
As you creep further down into the cave system, towards the light, you hear a scream come from the cave camp. A loud piercing scream.
Kora:
As you gather yourself and prepare to attack whatever it is that invaded your mind you see a flash.
It's Shali, speaking to you in a slow way.
"It's them, light child. They're searching. They're looking. For us. All of us. The Dark is looking for all of us."
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Kash's mage hand keeps stirring the stew as he leaps to his feet and moves towards Kora, hands extended ready to blast whatever might be out there.
Perception check, please.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Aria's head snaps up, but she hesitates, unsure what the correct protocol is in this circumstance. She glances at the other two, raising an eyebrow. "I can send Sivi to investigate in either direction," she breathes softly.
Sylrie, hearing the scream, turned quickly back towards the mouth of the cave, "They are under attack, let's go" exploring the cave would have to wait, Greywind needed them now.
Kora pales (yes, even more than usual). "It is... they may look like men, but do not hesitate to kill them. No mercy. And if they do not look like men..." she lets that hang. She closes her eyes a moment, then says, "I will draw them out," and rushes out of the cave.
Action: Before she leaves the cave, she will make a mind link with the LT, so the LT can talk back to her.
Gmoat:
To LT in her mind. << It is the Dreaming Dark. If we are lucky, they will only have possessed someone. If we are not, it will be a nightmare like Shali, only made flesh. I will draw it out, it considers me a threat. >>
Move: Kora will then rush out of the cave, making for cover in the trees.
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ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he). Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
John, a very tall (about as tall as Kash) Half-Elf, with a strange bite wound on one shoulder and a dragon mark on the other, comes out of hiding in the trees. What was that? What’s going on in there!?
From where you are, you see no imminent threat. Other than the sounds of Greywind's other three that went down into the cave rushing back all is silent.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Sarge and LT will rush out of the cave behind you, each flanking the threshold with their weapons drawn.
"Where are they, Kora? Give me their position," Lt. Winehand requests of the kalashtar in her mind.
"Dot, I don't see nothin'," Sarge whispers to the gnome warlock.
Kora, Stealth check, please.
Johnathan:
As you come out of the trees you see Kora rushing out, eyes white and blazing.
Behind her, in the mouth of the cave is Sarge and LT. Their weapons drawn and ready for some action.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
You make it back to the cave camp and see everything that's been described before. The soup spoon still spinning in the pot.
Sarge motions back to you four (Kash too) and halts your advance, then motions for your four to split up, each taking a defensive position alongside each side of the mouth of the cave behind him and LT.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG Yes, cut that in half, please...lol))
As you get to your feet, Kora, and move into position Sarge and Lt. Winehand draw their weapons.
"From where?" Sarge asks with a sense of urgency.
Aria, Perci, Sylrie:
Perception check. You are in a cave, and sound echoes...
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Perception: 11
Kash's mage hand keeps stirring the stew as he leaps to his feet and moves towards Kora, hands extended ready to blast whatever might be out there.
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Perception: 4
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Kora shakes her head, still ringing from the attack (Perception 6, sheesh). "I don't see anything, I don't know where it came from."
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
Perception: 8
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Aria, Perci, Sylrie:
As you creep further down into the cave system, towards the light, you hear a scream come from the cave camp. A loud piercing scream.
Kora:
As you gather yourself and prepare to attack whatever it is that invaded your mind you see a flash.
It's Shali, speaking to you in a slow way.
"It's them, light child. They're searching. They're looking. For us. All of us. The Dark is looking for all of us."
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Perception check, please.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Aria's head snaps up, but she hesitates, unsure what the correct protocol is in this circumstance. She glances at the other two, raising an eyebrow. "I can send Sivi to investigate in either direction," she breathes softly.
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Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
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Everything Else!
[Perception: 22]
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Sylrie, hearing the scream, turned quickly back towards the mouth of the cave, "They are under attack, let's go" exploring the cave would have to wait, Greywind needed them now.
Aria nods and follows Sylrie back towards the main cave at a quick clip, arrow nocked to her bow.
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Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
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Everything Else!
Percival draws his sword and heads back with the others.
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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When it is her turn...
Kora pales (yes, even more than usual). "It is... they may look like men, but do not hesitate to kill them. No mercy. And if they do not look like men..." she lets that hang. She closes her eyes a moment, then says, "I will draw them out," and rushes out of the cave.
Action: Before she leaves the cave, she will make a mind link with the LT, so the LT can talk back to her.
Gmoat:
To LT in her mind. << It is the Dreaming Dark. If we are lucky, they will only have possessed someone. If we are not, it will be a nightmare like Shali, only made flesh. I will draw it out, it considers me a threat. >>
Move: Kora will then rush out of the cave, making for cover in the trees.
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
(Lol, I noticed I haven’t done anything)
John, a very tall (about as tall as Kash) Half-Elf, with a strange bite wound on one shoulder and a dragon mark on the other, comes out of hiding in the trees. What was that? What’s going on in there!?
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From where you are, you see no imminent threat. Other than the sounds of Greywind's other three that went down into the cave rushing back all is silent.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Kora:
Sarge and LT will rush out of the cave behind you, each flanking the threshold with their weapons drawn.
"Where are they, Kora? Give me their position," Lt. Winehand requests of the kalashtar in her mind.
"Dot, I don't see nothin'," Sarge whispers to the gnome warlock.
Kora, Stealth check, please.
Johnathan:
As you come out of the trees you see Kora rushing out, eyes white and blazing.
Behind her, in the mouth of the cave is Sarge and LT. Their weapons drawn and ready for some action.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Aria, Perci, Sylrie:
You make it back to the cave camp and see everything that's been described before. The soup spoon still spinning in the pot.
Sarge motions back to you four (Kash too) and halts your advance, then motions for your four to split up, each taking a defensive position alongside each side of the mouth of the cave behind him and LT.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Percival does as ordered, splitting off to the left side of the mouth.
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Aria nods and rapidly presses herself to the left wall of the cave, eyes sweeping the area around Kora outside the cave and her bow half-drawn.
Perception if needed: 3
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!