Super Mario RPG Logs 2: The Finder's Guild

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[19:43:58] <@MrBlueSky> roll 5d6 test
[19:43:58] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, test: 13 [5d6=1,3,1,5,3]
[19:44:24] <Whizz-guy> 1d80
[19:44:24] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, 1d80: 15 [1d80=15]
[19:44:29] <Whizz-guy> woo
[19:44:34] <Whizz-guy> i lost
[19:44:50] <Nikoopa> 4d6
[19:44:51] <DiceMaid-9001> Nikoopa, 4d6: 13 [4d6=5,1,2,5]
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[20:02:52] <@MrBlueSky> Toad Town is as quiet and unassuming as it always has been. Resting underneath the watchful gaze of Peach's Castle, this bustling city always has something to see and something to do. The streets are clean, the houses are inviting, and everyone here -- Toad, Koopa, Goomba, and everything in between -- is friendly and happy to meet others. It is in this town that a disturbing trend has been noticed. People have a bad habit of losing th
[20:02:52] <@MrBlueSky> ings. Whether a collectible item, an old memory of theirs, or even an entire person (most often a missing person by their harping spouse), these unaccounted for things require professionals to be found.
[20:02:52] <@MrBlueSky> Enter the Finder's Guild.
[20:02:52] <@MrBlueSky> Currently comprised of two mechanical geniuses -- associates who have collaborated in the past on various scientific projects -- and a mystic searching for something of her own, this mismatched group of individuals have decided to go into the business of finding things for others. If anything, it makes pretty decent money, which is handy given their needs, and it provides a welcome distraction from their other work. On many an occasio
[20:02:52] <@MrBlueSky> n, someone has come to the Finder's Guild in search of something that's gone missing or has yet to be discovered. Indeed, even the members of the guild have found things of their own that needed to be searched for, and even today, there are still things they are looking for of their own.
[20:02:52] <@MrBlueSky> Today is a quiet day, like most any other. The Finder's Guild clubhouse/office is a one-story flat on one of the main promenades of Toad Town, a reserved affair with enough space for the trio to really fill it out and make it their own space, if not at least have a little corner of the building of their own. No one's beaten down the door yet, so the three have had a chance to relax and get things in order for the day.
[20:07:45] Whizz-guy exits the Kitchen filled with Dangerous clutter and junk carrying three plates of burnt toast and burnt eggs. "Breakfast's ready"
[20:10:09] <Lossom> Lossom quietly looms around in her own little corner of the house, a quaint little indoor garden with sprouts and flowers from all kinds of species strewn about. Due to the way it's designed, only she can really walk around her corner without trampling the flora. Y'know, because no feet and all.
[20:10:26] Nikoopa was in his own corner of the office, the only corner plastered with blueprints and designs with hasty scribblings all over them. He idly spun around in the office chair behind his desk, before stopping as Whizz entered the room. Eyeing the plates, he mused, "I see the toaster is working properly."
[20:13:04] Whizz-guy switches his mask to a confused look "I trashed the toaster months ago, i used a Magnifying glass and a high powered light to cook these"
[20:14:41] Lossom finishes watering her plants (manually, she can't quite produce water out of thin air), and covers the slightly glowering look on her face with her fan. "I was wondering where those went..." she mumbles as she floats out of the garden.
[20:14:41] Nikoopa crosses his arms. "Hey now, that was a perfectly good 'lectric toaster! You could've at least given it to me so I could salvage the coils." he huffed, "'sides, I paid for it."
[20:16:28] Whizz-guy shrugs "sorry, i didnt really think of it"
[20:17:26] Whizz-guy grabs up his plate and begins to eat his incredibly runny eggs
[20:17:59] Nikoopa gets up and walks over to Whizz-Guy, taking a plate. "Nevermind about that." he said, peering at the burnt offerings, "We still have forks, right?"
[20:18:01] Lossom puts her fan away and eyes the breakfast before taking a plate. "I sure hope you didn't make any of those defenseless insects outside share this same fate"
[20:18:04] Whizz-guy switches his mask to sickly look "perhaps i shouldnt have thrown it away"
[20:18:19] <Whizz-guy> Yes we do
[20:18:54] <Whizz-guy> My dear, I am a Whizzard, not a psychopath!
[20:19:19] Nikoopa smirks, "Is there a difference?"
[20:19:55] <Whizz-guy> yes, wizards like setting LARGE things on fire.
[20:20:28] <Nikoopa> "Fair enough." he said, before walking into the kitchen in search of a fork.
[20:21:14] Lossom covers her mouth with her fan again in an attempt to hide her sour reaction to the food. She then politely utters "Just making sure, is all."
[20:21:51] Whizz-guy shifts to a mask that shows a mixture of Frustration and Disgust "BAH" and dumps the plate into the garbage"
[20:22:31] <Whizz-guy> Its fine Lossom
[20:22:47] Nikoopa comes back with a fork as he eats the burnt eggs, looking at the other two. "Not sure what's with you guys, it's still edible."
[20:23:25] <Whizz-guy> im pretty sure i have salmonella..
[20:23:47] <Whizz-guy> Why am i the cook again exactly?
[20:23:53] <@MrBlueSky> "Mail call!" A voice shouts outside the front door with a slight country accent before the sound of a beating pair of wings flutters away.
[20:24:39] Whizz-guy Looks towards the front door "Wonder what it is" and proceeds to the door to pick up the mail
[20:24:43] <Lossom> "Hmm..it's an...aquired taste.  I'm sure someone would find these scrambled scrupulations quite...scrumptious. In some conditions." Lossom turns around "Hmm?"
[20:25:39] Nikoopa peers over Whizz-Guy's shoulder, crunching at the burnt toast and getting crumbs everywhere. "What'd we get today? More junk mail?"
[20:26:01] <Whizz-guy> Possibly
[20:26:22] Whizz-guy begins to shift through the letters, peering at each one before he opens them
[20:26:33] <@MrBlueSky> Amongst the letters are a couple pieces of fanmail from previously-satisfied client -- one from young Mar T. thanking for recovering his baseball card collection from a bully, and another from Mrs. Par T. for finding her husband gallivanting around the town. The third letter is the most interesting, however: the most elegantly-designed envelope made of the finest quality paper. It's pink, marked with a crown emblem on the front, and s
[20:26:33] <@MrBlueSky> ealed with a wax emblem.
[20:28:05] Whizz-guy hands Nikoopa the pink one after reading the others. "I think this one is just tax or something, will you throw it away"
[20:29:06] Nikoopa takes the sealed envelope while setting his plate down. "Now, now. We have to make sure." He said, inspecting the outside of the letter thoroughly, "This could be from like, royalty or something. I mean, it's pink!"
[20:29:25] <Whizz-guy> BAH, Taxes i tell you!
[20:30:04] Lossom chuckles and adds "Besides, throwing away pink things so easily is a bad omen. Or so I heard."
[20:30:33] Whizz-guy takes Nicks plate and puts it in the sink, along with the other dirty dishes
[20:30:50] <Nikoopa> "Everyone knows pink stationary is the most expensive!" He said, "But I think someone with a gentler touch should handle this." The koopa handed the letter over to B, one corner of it stained with crumbs and grease.
[20:32:51] Lossom takes out a cloth and daintily wipes away the gunk before getting to work "Good choice." She exerts her ghostly force on the paper, opening the letter clean open, and slides whatever is inside out.
[20:36:25] <@MrBlueSky> Inside is a piece of paper, also pink and of equally high-quality paper, with gold designs outlining the rim. Also inside the envelope is a small rounded metal pin, emblazoned with a well-designed coat of arms on the front and flecked with gold and silver.
[20:36:33] Whizz-guy stumbles back into the main part of the flat asking "what does it say"
[20:37:40] Nikoopa crowds around Lossom just to get a look at it.
[20:37:48] <Lossom> "Certainly no expenses were spared here." Lossom reads the paper out loud
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> "To the members of the Finder's Guild,
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> Your reputation around Toad Town precedes you. Your work is that of great generosity and kindness, and your efficiency is commendable as well.
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> For this reason, I have a request to ask of you.
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> It is of a relatively personal matter, so I should appreciate your discretion in the matter. I will explain this task in more detail in person.
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> Please come to the castle when you are able. Attached to this letter is a royal crest. You may show this to the guards at the gates, and they will let you in.
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> I thank you in advance for your gracious work and hope that you can assist me with this troublesome issue.
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky>
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> Yours truly,
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> Princess Peach
[20:38:05] <@MrBlueSky> <3"
[20:38:51] <Nikoopa> "Ha! Told you it was royalty!" He gloated to Whizz-guy.
[20:38:58] <Whizz-guy> Generosity? Efficiency? I think she got the wrong guild
[20:39:20] Whizz-guy glares down nikoopa
[20:39:37] Nikoopa glares back, "And you wanted to toss it away!"
[20:40:02] <Whizz-guy> Bah, whats missing is probbably our taxes
[20:40:10] <Whizz-guy> and their trying to trick us into paying again
[20:41:08] Lossom coughs. "My impressions need a bit of work.." She takes out her fan once again. "But let's not look a gift horse in the mouth. If all goes well, we could get enough to pay our taxes and have enough for desert for 4 fortnights. This is royaltyy after all."
[20:42:18] Whizz-guy switches to a dejected look and sighs "Fine"
[20:42:40] Whizz-guy mutters under his breath "shes no king bowser though.."
[20:42:46] <Nikoopa> "Then maybe they won't cut our power like they did last month!"
[20:45:17] <Whizz-guy> so are we ready to go or are they any "illicit goods" you'd like to try and smuggle into the castle again
[20:45:47] Whizz-guy switches to an elated look and laughs as he elbows Nick
[20:46:46] Nikoopa elbows back, "It only became illicit after it backfired and electrified a whole room."
[20:47:07] Whizz-guy guffaws
[20:47:49] <Lossom> "Certainly less grody at least." Lossom puts on her nonexistant shoes and fastens her nonexistant legwear before nonexistantly kicking open the door. "Illicitness is so subjective anyway." She then phases through the nonexistantly open door.
[20:47:50] Nikoopa simmers.
[20:49:29] <Whizz-guy> well if we have everything lets get going
[20:50:33] <Nikoopa> "Hold up!" he said, before diving behind his desk and grabbing his shell and rubber boots. Putting those on, he struck a pose and marched out the door. "Remember to lock the front door this time!"
[20:51:37] <Whizz-guy> I did lock the door last time, i pushed the fridge against it.
[20:52:26] <@MrBlueSky> The sun is out today, and the sky is mostly clear. There's a few people idling about in the streets and parks. The castle, like most things in Toad Town seem to be for some reason, is thankfully within walking distance, not more than several minutes away at a modest pace. Peach's Castle, as always, is a grand affair, standing stoically and peacefully above anything else in the city. It is surrounded by a moat, a large and beautiful ga
[20:52:26] <@MrBlueSky> rden all different colors, and a grand set of gates at the front, constantly watched by patrolling Toad sentries. The golden gates are currently closed, with a rather flowery and ornate mushroom emblem at the center.
[20:52:27] Nikoopa pauses mid-stride, "We have keys for that, you know."
[20:52:50] <Whizz-guy> yes, but i dont know where they are
[20:52:56] Whizz-guy simply shrugs
[20:53:18] <Nikoopa> "Whatever, we're here. Will you do the honors, B?" He asked, looking over to the ghostly boo.
[20:55:05] <Lossom> "Ooooga booga booga" Lossom exerts ghostly force to lock the door with a manipulated flower stem from afar.
[20:55:35] Whizz-guy looks towards Lossom "yes please, i believe you are the only one of us thats good at talking"
[20:56:58] <Lossom> Upon basking in the golden sun, she fans her face and looks about. "Oh you're still good at talking. Just not in a way that most civilized folks approve of."
[20:57:24] <Whizz-guy> I do believe thats concidered not being good at talking..
[20:57:36] Nikoopa coughs, turning away, "And I think they're still mad at me for that incident..."
[20:57:38] <Whizz-guy> Quality of Quantity after all
[20:59:15] Lossom shugs. "In some ways, perhaps. But you never know what skills come in handy in some places."
[20:59:50] <Whizz-guy> well lets get this over with
[21:00:08] <Lossom> Upon coming near the castle, the boo is immediately drawn towards the flower patch outside. "I will say the princess does have the best taste in shrubbery. ♥～(‘▽^人)"
[21:01:20] Nikoopa follows up behind the two, not really wanting to be recognized by anyone.
[21:03:09] <Whizz-guy> Really though, how the ruler heard about our "efficiency" is beyond me.
[21:03:54] <Lossom> "You never know..." She then scans the premises for any toad guards to flash her badge to
[21:04:50] <@MrBlueSky> As mentioned, the mushroom gates are currently closed, with armed Toad guards patrolling the outside and inside, and two guards in particular standing as sentries right next to the gate. One of them is much larger than the others with a fierce-looking frown on his face and his pike held very tightly in his grip, while the other is much scrawnier and not as forthcoming, his pike held loosely and a bit of a nervous jitter to his stance.
[21:07:02] <Lossom> "I believe those ferocious fungus among us are the men we want." Lossom casually strolls up, with koopa and the shy guy inching behind her, holding the badge in hand. "Yes, yes, hello? I believe we've been summoned by the princess?"
[21:10:18] <@MrBlueSky> "Hold it riiiiiiiiiiiight there!" The larger Toad with a young arrogance to his strong voice blitzes to the front of the gate, pike at the ready and pointed at the three. "This here is royal property. State your business!"
[21:11:05] Nikoopa hides behind Whizz, muttering "Let's hope they still don't remember me!"
[21:11:44] Whizz-guy kicks Nick in the Shin and mutters "stop acting weird"
[21:12:31] Lossom clears her throat, tapping her fan on her 'shoulder' to look more official. "Official royal business, you see. I believe this badge and this letter should tell you all you need." She flashes them all official like.
[21:12:39] <Nikoopa> "Hey, ow!" He grumbles, backing off.
[21:16:26] <@MrBlueSky> "Pfft. Don't think I haven't heard that one before, ya fancy marshmallow! You know how many people claim to be invited guests of the princess an' stuff? They all say they got credentials and emblems and stuff. I don't believe 'em, and I don't believe you. Who's to say those are fakes ya got there?!"
[21:16:26] <@MrBlueSky> "C-cut it out, Migh T.," the smaller Toad guardsman pipes up. "They may be a little weird, but maybe they really are guests of the castle."
[21:16:26] <@MrBlueSky> "Hah! Yer cute, Modes T. But I'm tellin' you, these guys are tryin' to pull a fast one! They're not gonna get past me!"
[21:18:35] Whizz-guy clears his throat. "Could we perhaps see your superior?"
[21:21:07] <Lossom> "Certainly we wouldn't be above inspection if you insist on being unconvinced. Besides, if you send us packing this soon, who knows how the princess would react?"
[21:23:59] <@MrBlueSky> "I AM the superior, woo!" Migh T. shouts with a bit of a flex.
[21:23:59] <@MrBlueSky> "I think they're talking about the captain of the guard," Modes T. pipes up.
[21:23:59] <@MrBlueSky> "Stow it, Modes!" Migh T. snaps, to which Modes T. flinches a bit in response. "If yer so sure of your credentials, let's see 'em!"
[21:24:46] <Whizz-guy> Yes we are infact talking about the Captain of the guard.
[21:26:30] <Lossom> Lossom worriedly scratches her face. "Eh...well, besides our business card and the aforementioned badges and letter, do you suggest anything else worthy of being proof?"
[21:29:07] <@MrBlueSky> "I-I can take a look at that letter and crest you have," the small guard says after a moment.
[21:30:16] Lossom smiles and replies "certainly" and easily hands it over to the little toad.
[21:33:18] <@MrBlueSky> The small guardsman, while visibly shrinking from the Boo hovering in front of him, eventually gets a hand on the crest and letter and looks them over for a moment. The bulky Toad doesn't move, pike still trained on the trio.
[21:33:50] Nikoopa hides back behind Whizz-Guy, a little nervous about the pike.
[21:34:06] <@MrBlueSky> "While he's lookin' at that, how 'bout you humor me and state your names and business here, eh?" Migh T. huffs.
[21:35:41] <Whizz-guy> My name is Whizz-Guy and my associates are B Lossom *i gesture towards the Boo* and this scared koopa is Mr Tesla
[21:35:45] Nikoopa clears his throat, "Ah, Nikoopa Graham Tesla. Electrician, hobbyist inventor, and I have in no way ever been to this castle before. Totally."
[21:35:50] <Lossom> The boo immediately responds while taking up a dainty pose with her fan. "Boo Lossom, floral enthusiast and odd job specialist extraordinaire."
[21:37:45] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. squints incredulously at Tesla. "...You suuuuuuuure you ain't been here before? 'Cuz you're actually real suspicious for someone who ain't been here before."
[21:37:45] <@MrBlueSky> (Coolness check to convince Migh T. that you're not the Koopa they're looking for)
[21:38:22] <Nikoopa> roll 4d6 to coolly brush it off.
[21:38:22] <DiceMaid-9001> Nikoopa, to coolly brush it off.: 11 [4d6=1,4,4,2]
[21:38:47] <@MrBlueSky> (2 hits, say what you like)
[21:40:16] <Nikoopa> "No, I'm just nervous, that's all! It's my first time meeting royalty after all!"
[21:40:32] <Lossom> 6d6 (sure hope im doing this right)
[21:40:32] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, (sure hope im doing this right): 24 [6d6=5,5,5,2,6,1]
[21:41:50] Lossom tries to radiate her aura to look more official. "He's just fine, I'm sure of it."
[21:43:07] <@MrBlueSky> "..."
[21:43:07] <@MrBlueSky> "..."
[21:43:57] <@MrBlueSky> "...Ffffffffffffffffffffffine. I guess you're not that weirdo who electrified an entire room in the castle. The princess's hair was frizzed for two days straight, even!"
[21:45:13] <Nikoopa> "That guy sounds like a real jerk!" He replied, still a little nervous, "What kind of sicko would even do that?"
[21:46:13] <Whizz-guy> eh, it probably wansnt on purpose, for all we know he could have been really Inept at whatever it is that he does.
[21:47:35] <Lossom> "Yes yes, I'm sure it all happens to the best of us." The boo sighs.
[21:48:25] <Nikoopa> "I suppose." He looked over to Modes T., wondering when they'd be able to go on.
[21:51:20] <@MrBlueSky> "Uhhhh, Migh T.?" Modes T. speaks up. "I think these guys are legit."
[21:51:20] <@MrBlueSky> "Who said what now?" Migh T. sputters.
[21:51:20] <@MrBlueSky> "I'm pretty sure this letter and this crest are for real. It even looks like the princess's handwriting."
[21:51:20] <@MrBlueSky> "Gimme that!" Migh T. lurches over and snatches the letter and crest from the smaller guard, looking them over for just a brief moment before shaking his head. "Modes, Modes, Modes. Yer a real dope, man. These are fakes!"
[21:51:20] <@MrBlueSky> "Wha--"
[21:51:20] <@MrBlueSky> "I told you, these con artists are trying to get past us and do who-knows-what to the princess." He off-handedly tosses the letter and crest -- which you're certain are the real deal -- behind him. "Who knows? Maybe these chumps are agents of Bowser or something! You schmoes don't work for the Koopa King, riiiiiiight?"
[21:52:26] <Whizz-guy> I'm pretty sure we dont.
[21:52:50] <Nikoopa> "The who-pa what now?" He asked, feigning ignorance.
[21:53:17] <Lossom> The boo dusts herself off. "Certainly not. I'm honestly impressed you could come to such a conclusion."
[22:00:01] <@MrBlueSky> "Migh T., I'm telling you. These guys are legit! That's royal stationary and a royal crest you just threw away!"
[22:00:01] <@MrBlueSky> "Hah! Oh, how little you know, Modes T. When have I ever been wrong about these sorts of things?"
[22:00:01] <@MrBlueSky> "Several times!"
[22:00:01] <@MrBlueSky> "Oh yeah? Like when?"
[22:00:01] <@MrBlueSky> "You thought Luigi was a sleeper agent for the Beanbean Kingdom's espionage team!"
[22:00:01] <@MrBlueSky> "What! He's green!"
[22:02:56] <Lossom> "I'm impressed by such dedication! You really are a guard worthy of serving loyalty. But I'd say we seem to check out, hmm? No time to lose, we have a princess to talk to."
[22:06:35] <@MrBlueSky> Modes T. sighs, gathers the stationary and crest, and steps up to B.Lossom. "Look, I'm really sorry about all this. I'll have the gates opened for you."
[22:06:35] <@MrBlueSky> "I'm not sorry!" Migh T. bellows. "And those gates aren't opening. Clearly, these grody-looking chumps seek ill against the princess! Why else would they be trying to get in with fake credentials? BACKUP!" Rather promptly, four other guards zoom in from elsewhere, two from each side, and come in to surround the trio, pikes drawn and pointed at them.
[22:07:53] <Whizz-guy> woah WOAH, are you really going to kill us because you cant be CONCIEVE that you're wrong?
[22:08:44] Lossom still stands cooly with her fan at her side, staring unamused at all parties. "Hasty to start a pike party I see?"
[22:09:00] <Whizz-guy> Tell me, did you try this to Luigi aswell?
[22:10:09] Nikoopa cowers even more behind Whizz-Guy as even more guards were called!
[22:10:23] <@MrBlueSky> "He ALMOST did," Modes T. mentions, "but Luigi just jumped the gate."
[22:10:38] Whizz-guy sighs
[22:11:33] <Whizz-guy> I am Sorry about all this commotion today Modes T. are all your days like this?
[22:12:55] <@MrBlueSky> "Migh T., I'm serious!"
[22:12:55] <@MrBlueSky> "So am I! FOR THE PRINCESS!"
[22:12:55] <@MrBlueSky> (Combat has begun. Roll Speed and add your successes to your score for your initiative.)
[22:13:52] <Nikoopa> roll 1d6+1 Nick is pretty slow on his feet.
[22:13:53] <DiceMaid-9001> Nikoopa, Nick is pretty slow on his feet.: 5 [1d6=4]
[22:13:53] <Lossom> "Ho hum..." 3d6
[22:13:55] <Whizz-guy> (so initiative is speed+success?)
[22:14:12] <Lossom> roll 3d6
[22:14:13] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, 3d6: 12 [3d6=6,1,5]
[22:14:27] <Whizz-guy> 1d6
[22:14:27] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, 1d6: 2 [1d6=2]
[22:16:26] <@MrBlueSky> roll 6d6 Speed for Migh T. (2) and each of the four guards (1)
[22:16:27] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Speed for Migh T. (2) and each of the four guards (1): 28 [6d6=5,3,5,4,5,6]
[22:17:53] <@MrBlueSky> (A tie between Tesla and the four guards. Since Tesla is a PC, he automatically gets priority.)
[22:19:33] <Whizz-guy> (are the guards considered a swarm?)
[22:20:12] <Lossom> (So that means I go first?)
[22:20:39] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. stands at the ready with his pike pointed forward. The other four guards stand on opposite corners of the party in pairs. There are 4 engagements: the PCs in the center of the triangle, Migh T. by himself, and 2 guards in two separate engagements, forming a triangle with Migh T.
[22:20:39] <@MrBlueSky> Modes T. is uninvolved in this fight.
[22:20:39] <@MrBlueSky> B.Lossom goes first.
[22:23:34] <Lossom> "Hey, I'm just acting in self-defense here..." Lossom whips her fan and sends a storm of cherry blossoms storming around the giant guard. It's Petal Blast! roll 7d6 (I think this is how it works)
[22:23:39] <Lossom> roll 7d6
[22:23:40] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, 7d6: 26 [7d6=6,5,1,1,4,4,5]
[22:24:45] <Lossom> (Petal blast is of course a status inflicting move (mushroom) that uses 2 FP)
[22:25:19] <@MrBlueSky> roll 5d6 Migh T.'s Heart to resist
[22:25:20] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Migh T.'s Heart to resist: 24 [5d6=4,5,6,6,3]
[22:26:17] <@MrBlueSky> With a POOF and a clatter of his spear on the ground, Migh T. has transformed into a squatty mushroom! How...redundant.
[22:26:29] <@MrBlueSky> He will remain as such for 1 turn.
[22:27:11] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. is next, but all he can do is wobble menacingly at the Boo who cursed him.
[22:27:19] <@MrBlueSky> He skips his turn.
[22:27:31] <@MrBlueSky> Tesla is next.
[22:27:59] Lossom giggles slighly behind the coverage of her fan
[22:29:45] Nikoopa looks around at the menagerie of guardsman, bemoaning his fate. "Oh no, not again! Good thing I just installed a new battery..." He fumbles for the 'on' switch on his shell, flicking it. The spines spark to life, covering his shell and his body in an electric current! The next three turns would be a danger, because he's High Voltage now!
[22:34:01] <@MrBlueSky> The four guards are next. Two of them of them, noting that the electrified Koopa appears to be the most dangerous at the moment, take the initiative and take a stab at Tesla's backside! The other two aim separately for the Boo and the Shy Guy, respectively.
[22:34:01] <@MrBlueSky> roll 4d6 Power for the four guards (P 1 apiece)
[22:34:02] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Power for the four guards (P 1 apiece): 13 [4d6=1,2,4,6]
[22:35:51] <@MrBlueSky> The two guards attacking Tesla are automatically repelled by the electric current. They're zapped for 1 damage apiece and thrown back!
[22:35:51] <@MrBlueSky> Lossom and Whizz GUy still need to defend appropriately.
[22:36:12] <Nikoopa> "Serves you right for hitting a guy with glasses!"
[22:37:30] <Lossom> roll 3d6 dodge roll!
[22:37:31] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, dodge roll!: 8 [3d6=1,2,5]
[22:39:20] <Whizz-guy> roll 8d6 counter with concussive fireball (3FP)
[22:39:21] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, counter with concussive fireball (3FP): 34 [8d6=5,4,3,4,3,3,6,6]
[22:50:46] <@MrBlueSky> (B.Lossom and the guard tie, but the PC always wins ties. Whizz Guy would actually be rolling 9d6 considering his bonuses, but it doesn't matter at this point, considering his roll.)
[22:50:46] <@MrBlueSky> The guard aiming for the Boo lunges at her, but she deftly hovers above the pike's reach. The other guardstoad is surprised at the sudden flash of flame in front of him. He's blown away by the fireball, and the concussive blast sends him flying into his Boo-stabbing compatriot!
[22:50:46] <@MrBlueSky> (The concussive blast sends one enemy flying into another for Whizz Guy's Power (4). Because the guard was already attacking, he doesn't have a chance to respond. For the record, both of those guards were in the same engagement, so the concussive blast would apply to them [unless they're thrown into another engagement].)
[22:50:46] <@MrBlueSky> The burnt guard barrels into the other attacking guard, and both go rolling across the street end-over-end until both end up head first inside two separate trash cans! Those two guards are KO'ed!
[22:51:26] <@MrBlueSky> Whizz Guy is next.
[22:53:19] <Whizz-guy> 9d6 Non-concussive fireball to Migh T
[22:53:20] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, Non-concussive fireball to Migh T: 37 [9d6=4,6,1,3,6,3,5,6,3]
[22:54:15] <@MrBlueSky> (I actually botched that. In a counter, if the defender won, he would normally only hit for his net hits' worth of damage. But Whizz Guy countered with magic, and with a full-blown special at that, which you generally don't do, so we'll say he got to counter for his full damage, in that case.)
[22:54:40] <Whizz-guy> (ok)
[22:57:33] <@MrBlueSky> (As a Mushroom, Migh T. cannot defend himself, but he still natively resists damage. He has 3 Defense, so 5-3=2 damage.)
[22:57:33] <@MrBlueSky> The Mushroom-ized Migh T. is flash-fried by a fireball! The robes draped around the mushroom are partly scorched, but the mushroom still stands in place, wobbling in impotent anger.
[23:02:03] <@MrBlueSky> Lossom is next again.
[23:03:56] <Lossom> "This'll hurt a bit, but trust me, you brought it on yourself" Pakkun Flower! Lossom sprouts a Piranha plant from the ground, and makes it chomp on the cap of the mushroomized guard. roll 7d6
[23:04:01] <Lossom> roll 7d6
[23:04:01] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, 7d6: 24 [7d6=1,2,1,5,5,5,5]
[23:04:36] <Lossom> (That's also a 2 fp move)
[23:10:36] <@MrBlueSky> The seed hits the ground, and almost immediately, a towering Pirahna Plant sprouts from the earth! Eyeing the mushroom hungrily, it chomps hard on the mushroom cap, piercing the surface a little.
[23:10:36] <@MrBlueSky> Just in time too, as Migh T. returns to his normal shape with another POOF. A second later, he screams bloody murder at the Pirahna Plant latched to his head before prying its jaws off with the butt of his spear. The Pirahna Plant promptly retreats into the ground with a "laugh." Migh T. is sporting a wicked bite mark on his cap.
[23:13:32] <Lossom> "Having a bad cap day? Days like those really bite..."
[23:13:47] Lossom Lossom chuckles at her bad jokes
[23:14:28] <Whizz-guy> Boo i say BOO, Leave the jokes to the Pun-fessionals
[23:15:12] <Nikoopa> "I don't know, it's nice to switch things up once in a while, and she's proved she conduit."
[23:16:01] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. hollers -- either from pain or rage, it's hard to tell -- and charges at the Finder's Guild! Grabbing his pike like a baseball bat, he turns around mid-stride and comes around full-circle for a giant swing of his weapon, aiming for all three members at once!
[23:16:01] <@MrBlueSky> (Migh T. is using his Mighty Swing special attack, performing a melee attack against all members of an engagement at the same time. This attack can't be directly countered, for the record.)
[23:16:01] <@MrBlueSky> roll 6d6 Power+1 for Migh T's Mighty Swing
[23:16:02] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Power+1 for Migh T's Mighty Swing: 25 [6d6=5,2,5,5,4,4]
[23:16:07] <Whizz-guy> I am literally Flaming mad
[23:19:17] <Lossom> roll 3d6 (I'm sure I can dodge th- HAHAHAHA)
[23:19:17] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, (I'm sure I can dodge th- HAHAHAHA): 8 [3d6=3,4,1]
[23:19:27] <Nikoopa> 3d6 to duck and cover into his electrified shell!
[23:19:28] <DiceMaid-9001> Nikoopa, to duck and cover into his electrified shell!: 8 [3d6=4,2,2]
[23:20:42] <Whizz-guy> 2d6 to guard
[23:20:43] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, to guard: 11 [2d6=6,5]
[23:27:25] <@MrBlueSky> (Tesla has 3 defense, Lossom has 2, and Whizz Guy has 2+2=4. Against the Mighty Swing's 6 power, that's 3, 4, and 2 damage, respectively. Migh T. still takes 1 feedback damage from Tesla's electric aura.)
[23:27:25] <@MrBlueSky> The Mighty Swing is difficult to resist, and all three members of the Finder's Guild are bowled over each other by the blow! Migh T. comes around full circle and sticks his pike into the ground. "Ha! How do ya like my Mighty Swing? Pretty...MIGHTY, eh?!"
[23:28:38] Nikoopa is bowled over by it, leaving him helpless as he rocked back and forth on his shell! "P-pretty shocking, alright!"
[23:28:45] Whizz-guy groans and says angrily "I Dont get it!"
[23:30:04] <@MrBlueSky> Tesla is next.
[23:30:26] Lossom Lossom rolls around like a poofy ball and rubs her head. "Mighty is right, all right." But she immediately rebounds and brandishes her fan. "But it's not enough to give me a fright"
[23:32:01] Nikoopa curls up into his shell and begins to spin around like a top, bowling straight for Migh T with a spin attack!
[23:32:29] <Nikoopa> 5d6 spin to win!
[23:32:30] <DiceMaid-9001> Nikoopa, spin to win!: 12 [5d6=2,4,2,1,3]
[23:34:41] <@MrBlueSky> roll 3d6 Migh T.'s guard
[23:34:41] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Migh T.'s guard: 9 [3d6=1,4,4]
[23:36:35] Nikoopa bounces right off the toad guard, managing to skid to a stop and stand up near his two comrades
[23:37:35] <@MrBlueSky> (Migh T. successfully resists the brunt of the attack, but he still takes 1 unresisted electric damage from the aura, since he made contact with Tesla.)
[23:37:35] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. puts up his arms to take the brunt of the mad Koopa's electric attack right as he makes impact! The guard budges slightly and still gets a little zapped, but he doesn't look much worse off. "Feh! You'll have to try harder than that to get past me!"
[23:40:06] <@MrBlueSky> The other two guards, learning their lesson from attacking the electric Koopa, change tactics and both charge for the Shy Guy!
[23:40:06] <@MrBlueSky> roll 2d6 Power for both guards (1 P apiece)
[23:40:08] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Power for both guards (1 P apiece): 12 [2d6=6,6]
[23:40:28] <Whizz-guy> (woop)
[23:41:25] <Whizz-guy> 1d6 to dodge
[23:41:25] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, to dodge: 2 [1d6=2]
[23:42:28] Whizz-guy stumbles as he tries to dodge the attacks
[23:46:45] <@MrBlueSky> Whizz Guy is a little too slow on his feet after recovering from the Mighty Swing and gets poked by the two guards!
[23:46:45] <@MrBlueSky> (Giving the guards a bit of a benefit, their two attacks combine into one attack worth 2 Power, allowing them to supercede Whizz Guy's 1 Defense. He takes 1 damage. Note that had their attacks been counted separately, their 1 Power would tie Whizz Guy's 1 Defense, and he would've ultimately taken no damage.)
[23:47:03] <@MrBlueSky> Whizz Guy is next.
[23:48:30] <Whizz-guy> is it me or am I the only one feeling a bit Hot HEADED * i say as i cast concussive Fireball
[23:49:29] <Whizz-guy> 7d6 casting Concussive Fireball
[23:49:30] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, casting Concussive Fireball: 27 [7d6=6,6,3,3,2,5,2]
[23:50:01] <Whizz-guy> (at the two nerds ofcourse)
[23:52:09] <@MrBlueSky> roll 2d6 The guards' respective guard defense, assuming they get hit oh who am I kidding
[23:52:09] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, The guards' respective guard defense, assuming they get hit oh who am I kidding: 5 [2d6=2,3]
[23:54:32] <@MrBlueSky> Second verse, same as the first. The one guard gets toasted by the fireball, and the concussive blast sends him flying into his companion! They both go tumbling off to the side of the street and roll up and over into a nearby fountain! Hope they don't mind taking a bit of a bath. Those two guards are KOed as well!
[23:55:24] <@MrBlueSky> Lossom is next.
[23:56:27] <Lossom> The Boo claps. "Impressive show! But I'm afraid this big guy has -got- to go." Pakkun flower round 2! A piranha plant sproups out of the ground and chomps the Mighty guard right where it hurts!
[23:56:29] <Lossom> roll 7d6
[23:56:30] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, 7d6: 19 [7d6=1,4,3,1,3,5,2]
[23:58:12] <@MrBlueSky> roll 3d6 Migh T.'s guard defense
[23:58:14] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Migh T.'s guard defense: 10 [3d6=2,4,4]
[00:01:19] <@MrBlueSky> The second Pirahna Plant sprouts from the ground again, and Migh T. tries to shoo it away with a couple of impotent stabs of the spear. Not to be deterred, the Pirahna Plant chomps on the other side of Migh T.'s head, and he hollers in pain again. He bats at the giant head with his spear before it lets go and retreats into the ground. The guardsman is now sporting two sets of bite marks on his dome. Poor guy.
[00:01:46] <@MrBlueSky> (Tie = 1 damage, in this case)
[00:04:27] Lossom chuckles yet again. "I'm not sure who to feel the most sorry for here."
[00:06:22] <@MrBlueSky> "Stow it, creampuff!" the guard shouts at the verbal jab and takes a more literal jab at B.Lossom with his spear!
[00:06:35] <@MrBlueSky> roll 5d6 Power for Migh T.'s melee attack
[00:06:35] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Power for Migh T.'s melee attack: 17 [5d6=3,5,1,6,2]
[00:07:32] <Lossom> roll 3d6 "Creampuff? Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?"
[00:07:32] <DiceMaid-9001> Lossom, "Creampuff? Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?": 12 [3d6=3,4,5]
[00:09:05] <@MrBlueSky> The spear narrowly misses grazing B.Lossom, leaving a small cut in one of the petals of one of her flowers on her obi.
[00:10:04] <Lossom> "Oh, now it's personal..." The boo snarls
[00:11:42] <@MrBlueSky> Whizz Guy is next.
[00:12:03] <Whizz-guy> (what about Nikoopa?)
[00:14:43] <@MrBlueSky> (Bounced [mostly] harmlessly off of Migh T. earlier)
[00:15:00] <Whizz-guy> (so he loses a turn?)
[00:15:12] <@MrBlueSky> (Oh, sorry. Got my notes turned around. Tesla is next.)
[00:15:34] <Nikoopa> (No worries)
[00:16:25] Nikoopa decides to try again, but this time with a running start, spinning wildly at Might T!
[00:16:45] <Nikoopa> roll 5d6 spin to win, part deux!
[00:16:46] <DiceMaid-9001> Nikoopa, spin to win, part deux!: 15 [5d6=4,3,1,4,3]
[00:19:05] <@MrBlueSky> roll 3d6 Migh T.'s guard
[00:19:06] <DiceMaid-9001> MrBlueSky, Migh T.'s guard: 10 [3d6=5,1,4]
[00:20:55] <@MrBlueSky> That blow actually staggered Migh T. that time, sending him reeling and falling on his butt! Taking a seat for a moment, he gets back up again, looking visibly winded. It might not be much longer now. (2 damage)
[00:21:03] <@MrBlueSky> Now it's Whizz Guy's turn.
[00:24:39] Whizz-guy blasts Migh T with a fireball (2FP) and says "you seem to be a bit too hot under the collar, i think its time you lay down and take a nap"
[00:24:48] <Whizz-guy> 7d6 casting Fireball
[00:24:48] <DiceMaid-9001> Whizz-guy, casting Fireball: 32 [7d6=5,6,4,3,5,5,4]
[00:26:03] <@MrBlueSky> (Won't even bother rolling defense on that one)
[00:26:23] <Whizz-guy> (Rip)
[00:31:04] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. is sent flying back from the heat and force of the fireball, rebounding off the golden gates to the palace with a CLANG before hitting the ground.
[00:31:04] <@MrBlueSky> After a few motionless moments, Migh T. slowly struggles to his feet again, trying to grab his spear off the ground, when another spear points at him from the side.
[00:31:04] <@MrBlueSky> "Please stop, Migh T.," the scrawny Modes T. says resolutely. "It's good you want to protect the princess, but these guys have made their point, don't you think? They wouldn't go through all this effort if they didn't want to get in and see Her Majesty, right?"
[00:31:04] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. gasps for air as he glares at Modes T. for a moment before flopping onto his behind. "Yeah. Yeah, you're right. I should've listened to you, Modes T."
[00:32:42] Lossom puts her fan (as well as her scowl) away and claps her hands. "See? I knew we could come to an understanding. Even if it happened to be through some good old fashioned fisticuffs."
[00:32:54] <Whizz-guy> Thank you Modes T, i hope most of your days are not like this.
[00:33:47] Nikoopa stretches a few times, "At the very least, it was a good workout! I'm feeling positively electrified!"
[00:36:23] <@MrBlueSky> A soft clapping is heard from the other side of the gates. "I don't think young Modes T. will have to worry about days like that in the future," a feminine voice lilts as the gates swing open.
[00:36:23] <@MrBlueSky> "Y-y-y-your Majesty!" Modes T. and Migh T. both promptly turn around and take a knee as they proffer themselves before Princess Peach herself, in all her elegant and stately splendor, with her pink ball gown and little golden crown on her head. She looks positively serene looking upon the scene in front of her, smile on her face.
[00:38:52] Lossom giggles and does a little curtsey, or at least about as well as one without legs can manage. "I've been awaiting you, your royalty. I do apologize for any mess I might have made here." She motions for the rest of the group to be just as respectful.
[00:39:26] Nikoopa looks around at the others bowing and does an awkward bow himself.
[00:39:53] Whizz-guy after a moment of hesistation on not knowing what to do follows shoot as he watches Nikoopa bow
[00:43:47] <@MrBlueSky> The princess giggles in kind. "So you three are the Finder's Guild my subjects speak so well of. I thank you for coming so soon. And there is no need to apologize for what has happened here."
[00:43:47] <@MrBlueSky> "In fact, I was rather counting on it."
[00:43:47] <@MrBlueSky> Migh T. and Modes T. both look up, confused.
[00:47:32] <Lossom> "Prepared for just about anything I see? As expected for one such of your status...and history." Lossom dusts herself off with the tip of her fan. "But yes, you got the right folks for whatever it is you needed, I assure you."
[00:49:50] <@MrBlueSky> "I knew that the Finder's Guild was skilled at locating things, and I could trust that they would help those who protect me find that which they needed to become greater than they are. And sure enough, you have done exactly that." Peach looks between the two guards in front of her.
[00:49:50] <@MrBlueSky> "You have helped young Modes T. find his courage, and you have helped proud Migh T. find his humility."
[00:49:50] <@MrBlueSky> Peach looks up at the Finder's Guild. "For this, I thank you immensely." She bows at the waist to the trio.
[00:50:39] <Whizz-guy> Uhm, your welcome
[00:50:48] Whizz-guy gives an awkward bow back
[00:51:18] Nikoopa rubbed his head, thinking on that for a while until he finally got it. "Ohhhh! You're welcome!" he said, bowing once more.
[00:54:05] Lossom taps her other hand with the fan, her face frozen with a vacant look for a few seconds, but then relaxes her expression once more. "Great thing you called us then. I'm sure we got the job one and done. Isn't that right, Modes?" The Boo looks at the toads and smiles.
[00:58:11] <@MrBlueSky> Modes T. gets up, turns around, and bows deeply at the waist to the guild. Migh T. slowly does the same, wobbling a bit.
[00:58:11] <@MrBlueSky> The princess blushes. "Truthfully, I had summoned you here so you could help me find my favorite hairpin, but I already found it on my own." A gloved hand lightly touched on a jeweled hairpin on her head, styled and colored like a daisy (no doubt a gift from her best friend). "Nonetheless, I'm glad that everyone is safe and that everything turned out the way it did." She scans the small crowd of people.
[00:58:11] <@MrBlueSky> "Would the five of you like to come in for tea and snacks?"
[00:58:54] <Whizz-guy> I would be honored your majesty
[01:00:01] Nikoopa lights up at the prospect, "Certainly, your majesty! All that searching has made me rather peckish."
[01:00:13] <Lossom> "I'd be lying if I said this whole ordeal didn't leave me a little famished. Well, that and the breakfast I had before was, well..."
[01:00:41] Whizz-guy glances at Lossom, Maybe if we didnt rely on my own cooking..
[01:04:33] <@MrBlueSky> Modes T. and Migh T. bounce up to their feet and fervently agree. The princess giggles and motions with a finger as the two guards and the victorious Finder's Guild follow her into the castle.
[01:04:37] <@MrBlueSky> (Scene)