Lyra vs. Black Queen

[20:33] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Okay, I guess Prospit and the whole war is going on the list of questions.  Next up is the Green Sun.  What is it?
[20:33] <Random_Derobotite> "That... Is a difficult question"
[20:33] <Lyra[Strategist14]> You brought it up
[20:34] <Random_Derobotite> "It exists outside of normal physics and space"
[20:34] <Lyra[Strategist14]> So does half the stuff in this game.
[20:34] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Item duplication.
[20:34] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Grist.
[20:34] <Random_Derobotite> "Not exactly correct, Highness"
[20:35] <Random_Derobotite> "For you see.."
[20:35] <Random_Derobotite> "The Green sun bends the dimensions of time and space"
[20:35] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Okay...
[20:35] <Lyra[Strategist14]> So what does that actually *mean*?
[20:36] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Bends time and space, so what?
[20:36] <Random_Derobotite> "To discuss this subject further would require higher level scientific databanks that I am unable to access"
[20:36] <Random_Derobotite> *than
[20:37] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh, so there *is* a heirarchy.  Which means I *do* need to talk to the royal family.
[20:37] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Moving on.  Prospit, that's an enemy kingdom I guess?
[20:38] <Random_Derobotite> "Affirmative"
[20:38] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Like Derse?
[20:39] <Random_Derobotite> "It is similar physically, but not culturally"
[20:39] <Lyra[Strategist14]> How does that work?  Isn't it just
[20:39] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Wait
[20:39] <Lyra[Strategist14]> This is another game construct, duh.  Two halves of the same coin, right?
[20:40] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Two identical planets, fighting over one resource
[20:40] <Random_Derobotite> "We are not identical planets"
[20:40] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh.
[20:40] <Lyra[Strategist14]> But you said they were physically the same.
[20:41] <Random_Derobotite> "I said physically similar, the planets have the same architectural style"
[20:42] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh, okay.  So they used to be one kingdom, then split up?
[20:42] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Kept the same baseplate, but took it in different directions?
[20:43] <Random_Derobotite> "Prospit and Derse have been separate since ancient times, perhaps forever"
[20:43] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Huh.  Okay then, there goes that idea.
[20:43] <Lyra[Strategist14]> If you aren't bitter rivals, then what *are* you fighting over?
[20:44] <Random_Derobotite> "We are fighting for the control of Skaia"
[20:45] <Lyra[Strategist14]> I thought you just said you were fighting *on* Skaia?
[20:45] <Random_Derobotite> "Affirmative"
[20:46] <Random_Derobotite> "Is that not where one typically fights for the control of a resource? The place where the resource is located?"
[20:46] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Okay, yeah, true.  So what's the resource?
[20:47] <Random_Derobotite> "The resource is Skaia itself, I'm afraid you'll have to-"
[20:47] <Random_Derobotite> The robot pauses, a slight whirring audible
[20:48] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Um.
[20:48] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Are you okay?
[20:49] <Random_Derobotite> "I have just received clearance to the relevant databanks. We fight for Skaia to destroy the dangerous energy stored there"
[20:49] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh, cool.  Thanks, hive queen!
[20:49] <Random_Derobotite> "Prospit seeks to protect this energy and to harness it for themselves"
[20:49] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Which is dangerous, you said.
[20:50] <Random_Derobotite> "It is a energy of pure flux, unbound by order or logic"
[20:50] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh my.
[20:50] <Lyra[Strategist14]> I've read enough to know that that's not good
[20:51] <Random_Derobotite> *The robot nods*
[20:52] <Lyra[Strategist14]> So wait
[20:52] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Prospit is trying to defend the, um, flux energy?
[20:52] <Random_Derobotite> "Affirmative"
[20:52] <Lyra[Strategist14]> So Prospit currently holds Skaia.
[20:53] <Random_Derobotite> "Negatory, The Battlefield currently has no major advantage on either side"
[20:59] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh, alright.  First to secure the energy wins?
[21:00] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Either Prospit is able to steal it away, or Derse is able to destroy it.
[21:00] <Random_Derobotite> "It is a war Derse is destined to win"
[21:00]  * Lyra[Strategist14] grins
[21:00] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Because of Tarane and me
[21:00] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Right?
[21:01] <Random_Derobotite> "There can be no other outcome"
[21:01] <Lyra[Strategist14]> You've got the PCs on your side.
[21:01] <Random_Derobotite> "You are somewhat irrelevant in the combat of The Battlefield, Highness"
[21:02] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Oh gee thanks.
[21:02] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Then what's our job?
[21:03]  * Random_Derobotite suddenly spasms for a second before standing upright
[21:03] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Did, uh, did you break?
[21:03] == Random_Derobotite has changed nick to Unknown_Derobotite
[21:03]  * Unknown_Derobotite smiles venomously
[21:04] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Oh dear))
[21:04] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Yeah, see, the grin isn't really making me feel better here.
[21:04] <Unknown_Derobotite> "I just took control of this lower peon, dear"
[21:04] <Unknown_Derobotite> "Nothing to worry yourself about"
[21:05] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Is rolling Insight a thing I can do?))
[21:05] <Unknown_Derobotite> <Yes it is, I'm glad you asked, let me move Dice here quick>
[21:06] == `DICE [[email protected]] has joined #RPGStuck_Horrorterrors
[21:06] <`DICE> If I don't belong in this channel type 'leave'.
[21:06] <`DICE> Use 'join #<channelname>' to move me to another channel. Use 'roll <die>' to roll.
[21:06] <Unknown_Derobotite> <1d20+WIS>
[21:06] <Lyra[Strategist14]> roll 1d20-1
[21:06] <`DICE> Lyra[Strategist14] rolled 1d20-1 [ 1d20=15 ]{14}
[21:07] <Unknown_Derobotite> This persons intentions are unknown to you, but you feel uneasy around them to say the least
[21:07] <Lyra[Strategist14]> So would that make you the hive queen?
[21:08] <Unknown_Derobotite> "My my, Somebody is awfully fast at jumping to conclusions" the Dersite says whilst leaning towards you over the handrail
[21:09] <Lyra[Strategist14]> *Not* the queen, then?
[21:10] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Or you are and you're just being intentionally obtuse
[21:10] <Lyra[Strategist14]> You never said 'no'.
[21:10]  * Unknown_Derobotite grins even wider
[21:10] <Unknown_Derobotite> "You asked what your purpose was?"
[21:10] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Yeah.  How do I help?
[21:11]  * Lyra[Strategist14] inches her hand towards the switchblade
[21:11] <Unknown_Derobotite> *The Dersite lazily extends a hand to the side and catches a clockwork based spear sent hurtling towards you with robotic speed and accuracy
[21:11] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Uh.  What.
[21:12] <Unknown_Derobotite> "You do *exactly* as I say"
[21:12] <Lyra[Strategist14]> What was that.
[21:12] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Did I just get almost-speared?
[21:12] <Unknown_Derobotite> "Oh this?" It says
[21:12] <Unknown_Derobotite> "I could've killed you there in a second by letting that spear you"
[21:13] <Unknown_Derobotite> "Think of it as a sign of my goodwill that I didn't"
[21:13] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Ooh, big bad show of force, plus an implicit threat of violence
[21:13] <Lyra[Strategist14]> I woulda respawned.  All you're doing is painting yourself as a bad guy
[21:14] <Unknown_Derobotite> "You really want to go there honey?"
[21:14] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Y'know what, I've had a real long day
[21:15] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Not really in the mood to get bossed around by an NPC
[21:15] <Lyra[Strategist14]> *another* NPC, that is
[21:15] <Unknown_Derobotite> The queen stabs you in the arm, impaling it on the spear. Blood spurts everywhere as your mouth opens up in shock
[21:15] <Unknown_Derobotite> Roll Con
[21:15] <Lyra[Strategist14]> roll 1d20+4
[21:15] <`DICE> Lyra[Strategist14] rolled 1d20+4 [ 1d20=9 ]{13}
[21:16] <Unknown_Derobotite> You are rendered speechless by the pain of having your arm rendered useless
[21:16] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Which arm?))
[21:16] <Unknown_Derobotite> <left>
[21:17]  * Lyra[Strategist14] winces, and also falls to her knees in pain
[21:18] <Unknown_Derobotite> "You. Are. Mine."
[21:19] <Lyra[Strategist14]> F-
[21:19] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Fine.
[21:19] <Lyra[Strategist14]> What do you want?
[21:20] <Unknown_Derobotite> "You do exactly as I say or Ill have my peons sling some more spears at you"
[21:20] <Unknown_Derobotite> "They won't miss"
[21:21]  * Unknown_Derobotite walks away slowly on the walkway, licking the blood off the spear and laughing giddily
[21:21]  * Lyra[Strategist14] clambers to her feet, heaving in pain
[21:23]  * Lyra[Strategist14] pulls out the switchblade and tries to stumble after UD
[21:23] <Unknown_Derobotite> Roll CON
[21:23] <Lyra[Strategist14]> roll 1d20+4
[21:23] <`DICE> Lyra[Strategist14] rolled 1d20+4 [ 1d20=12 ]{16}
[21:24] <Unknown_Derobotite> You manage to get a few steps closer when suddenly a spear lands right in front of you, embedding itself in the walkway
[21:25] <Lyra[Strategist14]> Kinda starting to h-hate you here.
[21:27] <Unknown_Derobotite> The figure collects the last of the blood off the spear before flinging it casually off the walkway, sending it hurtling dangerously down below


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[21:28] <Unknown_Derobotite> <Let me give you some details on your arm injury by the way:>
[21:29] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Seems reasonable, yeah))
[21:29] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Gotta love those permanent debuffs))
[21:29] <Unknown_Derobotite> <She stabbed you right through the elbow, all the way though your arm in a straight line>
[21:29] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Is that the lower arm or forearm?))
[21:30] <Unknown_Derobotite> <Hole is only an inch or 2 radius though>
[21:30] <Unknown_Derobotite> <though the elbow straight to the other side of the fleshy cartilage bit of the elbow>
[21:31] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Ah, kk))
[21:31] <Unknown_Derobotite> <The spear had a precision tip built for throwing accuracy, luckily for you>
[21:31] <Lyra[Strategist14]> (("luckily"))
[21:31] <Unknown_Derobotite> <But yeah, you can't bend that arm or clench your fist or anything anymore>
[21:32] <Unknown_Derobotite> < :/ Sorry about that>
[21:32] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((S'fine.  I was kinda asking for it))
[21:32] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Also, I dunno about you, but a 2-inch-radius hole in my elbow would probably sever the entire lower arm))
[21:33] <Unknown_Derobotite> <uh>
[21:33] <Unknown_Derobotite> <I'm not good at proportions>
[21:33] <Unknown_Derobotite> <The arm is still attached, just has the nerves severed>
[21:33] <Unknown_Derobotite> <Like an arrow wound>
[21:33] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((So I can't feel anything with it, either?))
[21:33] <Unknown_Derobotite> <Nope>
[21:34] <Lyra[Strategist14]> ((Is that "no I can't", or "no, I'm wrong, I can"?))
[21:34] <Unknown_Derobotite> <No you cannot>