As Fives pushes the button, they feel their body grow weightless for just a moment, hovering maybe an inch off the ground. Their body quickly de-materializes, disappointing into smoke, as their senses numb for a few agonizingly long seconds. In a flash of light, Fives re-materializes, boots landing with a thud against the ground. They're standing much further from the gate now, likely a mile or so total-- the entire arena is much larger than it appeared at first glance. They're not even remotely close to the middle, which they can see outlined by the distant chalk in the grass, ZONE 2 stated clearly just below it. Nearly the entire arena is one elevated, grassy plateau, some places already slick with the blood of the fallen. And most notably, the field is covered in writhing, screeching undead. Most appear to be skeletal creatures, flesh and dirt still clinging to the living corpses, an array of dragons, skeletons, and animals they don't recognize. Fives seems to be around 200 ft from the nearest creature, the area around them currently empty of undead.
"Alright. Let's get this party started, then." Fives runs 30 feet towards the masses of undead, then lifts into the air, flying 15 more feet horizontally and another 15 feet vertically.
It spots them instantly, along with five more around 10 ft apart from eachother. Three look to be the skeletons of fallen warriors, two bearing pikes and one with a crossbow. The other two are almost drake-like, lashing tails and bared teeth as they run forwards. Fives is now around 15 ft up and 20 ft away from the two drakes, and around 80 ft from the other skeletons. The one with a crossbow attacks first, firing three shots. Fives can also make an Arcana check.
The skeleton's form leaves a sort of afterimage, as it fades from view (Hide bonus action). Stealth: 14
Fives blocks the crossbow attacks with a shield of energy, then fires back a blast of flame. They then activate a field of sonic energy around them.
*Fire bolt, then guardian armor defensive field. Arcana is 14, and passive perception to perceive the skelly is 15.*
Attack: 31
Damage: 34 fire
*oh sick, extra crit damage is 21*
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
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"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
He steps through at the same time as her.
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"Some guy in a fancy jacket. Wanted to 'sponsor' me for the games, whatever that means."
“He’s got a few players in the games. One in every tier besides 1 I believe.”
"Really? He seemed pretty impressed with me. Does that bode well or ill for me?" He tilts his head.
“Well yeah. You’re a tier 1”
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"Really? He seemed pretty impressed with me. Does that bode well or ill for me?" He tilts his head.
“Well yeah. You’re a tier 1”
"Oh! Well, that sounds good. Say, uh, do you think we could spar for a bit? I'm really curious about you. I've heard you're a strategic, dangerous archmage, and I've never actually met one of those before."
"Really? He seemed pretty impressed with me. Does that bode well or ill for me?" He tilts his head.
“Well yeah. You’re a tier 1”
"Oh! Well, that sounds good. Say, uh, do you think we could spar for a bit? I'm really curious about you. I've heard you're a strategic, dangerous archmage, and I've never actually met one of those before."
“I’d love to, really, but I have to interrogate and/or torture a dangerous captive later.”
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"Oh! Well, that sounds good. Say, uh, do you think we could spar for a bit? I'm really curious about you. I've heard you're a strategic, dangerous archmage, and I've never actually met one of those before."
“I’d love to, really, but I have to interrogate and/or torture a dangerous captive later.”
"Oh, okay. Maybe I could help!" He seems excited. "Ack, wait, try'na to play hero again. Sorry, pardner."
"Oh! Well, that sounds good. Say, uh, do you think we could spar for a bit? I'm really curious about you. I've heard you're a strategic, dangerous archmage, and I've never actually met one of those before."
“I’d love to, really, but I have to interrogate and/or torture a dangerous captive later.”
"Oh, okay. Maybe I could help!" He seems excited. "Ack, wait, try'na to play hero again. Sorry, pardner."
“Nothing wrong with playing the hero.”
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"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
He steps through at the same time as her.
They step through into a spacious, empty room. "Okay, what do you want to know?"
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
He steps through at the same time as her.
They step through into a spacious, empty room. "Okay, what do you want to know?"
“What is 084 and why are you hunting it?”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
He steps through at the same time as her.
They step through into a spacious, empty room. "Okay, what do you want to know?"
“What is 084 and why are you hunting it?”
"084 was an experiment to create a perfect, everchanging form. It failed horridly in that aspect, but the heightened intelligence we gave it continued to evolve, to the point of being worth studying. It belongs to us, and we must get it back. Regrettably, its desire to escape proves that it failed in its secondary purpose also, so we will have to dispose of it after finishing our studies. As a loyal member of the Institution, you will assist us with this."
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Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
"A demiplane would be preferable, but for that, I'll need my spellbook."
“Is it organized alphabetically? If so in what language?”
She sighs, then whispers to him, "It's in Draconic, the language of the first casters. I organize my spells by the strength required to cast them."
“I’ll let my father know.” He flips through the spellbook until landing on what he assumes to be Demiplane (he can in fact speak draconic) and rips out the required pages, handing them to her. “This enough?”
"Why did you have to tear them out?" She looks through the pages, then begins casting the spell.
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
He steps through at the same time as her.
They step through into a spacious, empty room. "Okay, what do you want to know?"
“What is 084 and why are you hunting it?”
"084 was an experiment to create a perfect, everchanging form. It failed horridly in that aspect, but the heightened intelligence we gave it continued to evolve, to the point of being worth studying. It belongs to us, and we must get it back. Regrettably, its desire to escape proves that it failed in its secondary purpose also, so we will have to dispose of it after finishing our studies. As a loyal member of the Institution, you will assist us with this."
“What kind of experiments are in order for 084’s future?”
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"Oh, okay. Maybe I could help!" He seems excited. "Ack, wait, try'na to play hero again. Sorry, pardner."
“Nothing wrong with playing the hero.”
"Some people find it patronizing." He looks at his big cowboy boots.
“Nothing wrong with a good patron. Half of all great mages have one or two.”
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I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart! My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!! My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes May the dice roll ever in your favor
"Some people find it patronizing." He looks at his big cowboy boots.
“Nothing wrong with a good patron. Half of all great mages have one or two.”
He giggles. "Yeah, you're right. So, can I help you with anything?"
“You got any spell scrolls?”
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“What kind of experiments are in order for 084’s future?”
"We examine its every detail, try and find where its thoughts are located. That part, we will preserve, while the failed parts are returned to where they came from.
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
*oh sick, extra crit damage is 21*
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Been nowhere, doing nothing
“This book also contains power word kill, and I’d prefer not to die today. Very inconvenient.”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"I doubt you're weak enough to die to that spell." She finishes casting, and a round door appears on the ground. "Shall we?"
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Been nowhere, doing nothing
He steps through at the same time as her.
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"Really? He seemed pretty impressed with me. Does that bode well or ill for me?" He tilts his head.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
“Well yeah. You’re a tier 1”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"Oh! Well, that sounds good. Say, uh, do you think we could spar for a bit? I'm really curious about you. I've heard you're a strategic, dangerous archmage, and I've never actually met one of those before."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
“I’d love to, really, but I have to interrogate and/or torture a dangerous captive later.”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"Oh, okay. Maybe I could help!" He seems excited. "Ack, wait, try'na to play hero again. Sorry, pardner."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
“Nothing wrong with playing the hero.”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
They step through into a spacious, empty room. "Okay, what do you want to know?"
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Been nowhere, doing nothing
“What is 084 and why are you hunting it?”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"084 was an experiment to create a perfect, everchanging form. It failed horridly in that aspect, but the heightened intelligence we gave it continued to evolve, to the point of being worth studying. It belongs to us, and we must get it back. Regrettably, its desire to escape proves that it failed in its secondary purpose also, so we will have to dispose of it after finishing our studies. As a loyal member of the Institution, you will assist us with this."
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Been nowhere, doing nothing
"Some people find it patronizing." He looks at his big cowboy boots.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
“What kind of experiments are in order for 084’s future?”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
“Nothing wrong with a good patron. Half of all great mages have one or two.”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
He giggles. "Yeah, you're right. So, can I help you with anything?"
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
“You got any spell scrolls?”
I’m a decent DM and an above average rules lawyer
I have several complete Pokedexes | I may be stupid, but at least I’m not smart!
My favorite characters from dead threads; AMA: Aria, Rade, Kiano & Luz, Juniper, Ezra & Dr. Paine, Xi & his siblings, Misa Stay Paranoid!!!
My Drummer given title is Swift as the Dragon, but The Diabolical One named me Virex the Whisperbrand, Architect of Echoes
May the dice roll ever in your favor
"We examine its every detail, try and find where its thoughts are located. That part, we will preserve, while the failed parts are returned to where they came from.
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Been nowhere, doing nothing
"Er, I'm afraid not, but I can scribe some up real quick!"
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine