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  1. [12:04:51 ][Kain] Last time, the group hurried like hell through the time-frozen marshes towards the capital of Elvaana, narrowly avoiding a battle with a terrible Swamp Shark in the process.
  2. [12:06:05 ][Kain] They managed to pick their way past the cliffs and into the city, where they met King Zephyr, sovereign of the elven people, and convinced him that they needed the aid of his people to fight against the Glutton, whose forces were approaching the capital via the ravine in the northwest.
  3. [12:08:40 ][Kain] As they prepared to move out and consolidate their forces a bit, they caught a glimpse of various forces arriving at Tir na Antae via airship - it appears to be many of the heroes of the war ten years ago, as well as Mikoto and a large group of hopefuls from Treno, the latter brought on Theta's request... Eager to find out what's up, they teleport!
  4. [12:10:14 ][Kain] The group reappears in the main plaza of Tir na Antae, now at ground level seeing the various airships parked in the waters near the city, as well as the Hilda Garde 3 parked next to the city itself. Noah is still at the docks, talking with Mikoto and the other VIPs.
  5. [12:11:39 ]* Theta looks for the elves surprised reactions.
  6. [12:13:50 ]* Amaryllis takes a moment to make sure the king hasn't lost his bearings from the teleportation.
  7. [12:14:56 ][Kain] King Zephyr and the shamans are indeed quite surprised by the teleportation. Zephyr makes a remark himself, more impressed than shocked. "Wonders never cease, so this is what the future feels like!"
  8. [12:16:54 ]* Lenore stretches a little, before jumping up a bit in place. "Okay, let's go!"
  9. [12:17:12 ][Amaryllis] "Indeed. Shall we greet our visitors? Many of them are heroes from a war a decade ago." Ammy shuffles along toward the docks.
  10. [12:17:18 ][Theta] "Magic was a lot different in your time," he says with a nod. After scanning the airships and people around here, he points over to the group over yonder. "I guess we might as well get the introductions out of the way."
  11. [12:19:01 ][Kain] Zephyr: "Indeed. Let's see to it. Don't mind me, for a bit."
  12. [12:19:40 ][Kain] Elizabeth: "You think we got enough people around?" she asks a bit dryly, but she's in a good mood.
  13. [12:21:30 ][Theta] "There's only gonna be more once matters wrap up over at The Glutton's place." he remarks as they walk over
  14. [12:21:49 ][Kain] The elves follow you to the docks - Medly is the blue-haired Shaman of Metal, a female warrior dressed in full but flexible plate. Aspin is Zephyr's Shaman of Sun, red-haired and deeply tanned, he wears robes and carries twin daggers at his side. Sorbet looks eerily like Natalie with elf ears - she's got long light blue hair, blue eyes, and a cheerful step in her dark green robes. She's
  15. [12:21:50 ][Kain] apparently the shaman of life at Elvaana.
  16. [12:23:39 ][Theta] (Oh god.)
  17. [12:23:45 ][Theta] (Elfalie)
  18. [12:26:32 ][Kain] You head out to the docks, where everyone is waiting. Noah immediately returns to Ammy's side to embrace her, then just sticks quietly to the side for a bit. Mikoto nods, smiling at Theta, but it's Zidane that steps forward, sizing everyone up a bit. The king has gained a bit of muscle definition in the last ten years, and about a foot of height, but not as solidly built as Zephyr. He has a
  19. [12:26:32 ][Kain] bit of fuzz on his chin growing back from being recently shaved. Other than that, he doesn't look too regal, he's wearing a set of adventurer's clothes - identical to the ones he wore all those years ago but sized appropriately.
  20. [12:27:08 ][Kain] Steiner salutes as he recognizes each of you, while General Beatrice, Sir Fratley, and Freya just each nod in turn. Amarant says nothing while Lani spittakes when she sees Ammy.
  21. [12:27:44 ]* Kain is now known as Zidane
  22. [12:28:03 ][Amaryllis] "Greetings all." Ammy returns Noah's hug and tries very hard not to make eye contact with Lani.
  23. [12:28:49 ]* Theta waves with a "Hello," and tries not to snicker at Lani's reaction.
  24. [12:28:57 ][Amaryllis] "I suppose introductions are in order."
  25. [12:32:32 ][Zidane] He gives a friendly wave, though doesn't really offer his hand to shake. He crosses his arms. "Yeah. I'm Zidane Tribal, king of Alexandria and general vagabond if you believe the stories. Nice to meet you guys... though I've seen most of you before. Never would have guessed you guys would get this tangled up with all of this back then.... That was back at Tantalus's performance in Lindblum
  26. [12:32:32 ][Zidane] - Melodies of Life? Then again at New Year's. Sorry about not exactly stepping forward to introduce myself."
  27. [12:34:02 ][Zidane] (Did I really type General Beatrice)
  28. [12:34:07 ][Lenore] (woops, got distracted by my roommate playing Killer 7, sorry)
  29. [12:34:11 ][Zidane] (Oh god she has a haunted eye)
  30. [12:34:13 ][Theta] (Yes)
  31. [12:34:18 ][Zidane] (Zut)
  32. [12:34:23 ][Zidane] *Beatrix
  33. [12:34:36 ][Theta] (ahahah.wav)
  34. [12:35:13 ][Amaryllis] "Amaryllis Middleton, storyteller and last heir to the Aitchison estate. Well met." Ammy nods in greeting but keeps it short so the elves can introduce themselves and all.
  35. [12:35:44 ][Zidane] Zephyr is just chilling, even though the Shamans expect him to say something. He seems to be waiting on you three first, though.
  36. [12:36:49 ][Lenore] "Lenore Denagere, Mage extraordinaire! No one better at flashy explosive magicks!" She snaps her fingers, a few sparks coming off.
  37. [12:39:10 ][Theta] "I'm Theta. Pretty sure we've met at some point but doubt either of us remember it," He shrugs. "Weapon and armorsmith, inventor, and Geomancer."
  38. [12:39:59 ][Zidane] Zidane nods. "Yeah... one of the refugees from Terra. Man, that feels like another lifetime now..."
  39. [12:41:14 ][Zidane] Elizabeth: "I'm Elizabeth Knight, white mage and arcanist."
  40. [12:43:01 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "Greetings!" he announces in Gaian. "I am King Zephyr Elvaana I and pleased to make the acquaintance of a fellow King. Welcome to my lands - I just wish it could be at a better time. These three are the capital's shamans of Metal, Sun and Life, Medly, Aspin and Sorbet."
  41. [12:43:21 ][Zidane] They each nod as they hear their names, but two of the shamans can't really understand what's being said.
  42. [12:44:49 ][Zidane] "You seem pretty laidback for a King. Hah, like I'm one to talk, right?" he gives a cheeky grin. "Okay, so I guess you guys have questions about what we're doing here, yeah?"
  43. [12:46:06 ]* Theta tries to think of a way to tactfully put whats on his mind. "Why now?"
  44. [12:46:19 ][Theta] "I mean surely you've all been in on the loop of the events at large here, right?"
  45. [12:47:52 ]* Amaryllis gives a slight not but waits to gauge the response of the new arrivals.
  46. [12:49:47 ][Zidane] "I've been trying to be cautious and careful about this for Garnet's sake. Threats like this jerk aren't anything new, but the kind of power he had over her was. I've been traveling around with Beatrix to try and figure out just what the hell he did to her and how I could reverse it - and then she'd be in a position to fight back without worrying something would happen to Alexandria. But it
  47. [12:49:47 ][Zidane] hasn't been working out so great. You guys, though, you came in and created an opening to strike back at him, and you're following up on that - I couldn't just sit back and do nothing after what he's been pulling the last few years."
  48. [12:51:07 ][Zidane] "So... I'm here. Whatever help I can give, I'll do my best. I'm not here to steal your glory or anything, I just want this guy in a position where he can't hurt anyone, ever again. I gathered up all of the old gang I could."
  49. [12:52:07 ][Lenore] "We appreciate the help~!"
  50. [12:52:18 ][Zidane] Steiner: "It is simply unthinkable to allow this miscreant to continue on his crusade without retaliation. The kingdom has been afraid of acting for far too long - there comes a time where we must put our foot down! I just hope we aren't too late in acting."
  51. [12:52:47 ][Zidane] Beatrix: "I've been waiting for this chance for years. The enemies of Alexandria will fall, I promise you that."
  52. [12:53:42 ][Zidane] Sir Fratley: "And of course, even if Burmecia refuses to directly send aid, there is little they could do to actually stop Freya and I from intervening without causing an incident. We wish to help to our utmost ability, ourselves."
  53. [12:54:02 ][Amaryllis] "So even after years of searching, you could not find an answer to Garnet's ills? This may be more complicated than I first imagined." Ammy frowns, then quickly adds. "I do not mean that as an attack on your competence, merely that I may have misjudged just how esoteric the Glutton's methods in accomplishing that must have been."
  54. [12:54:54 ][Amaryllis] "I am somewhat of a expert when it comes to Eidolons and Summoners." Ammy explains. "And I have been searching for a solution to that as well."
  55. [12:55:10 ][Zidane] Freya: "What this -thing- has done to Garnet won't be forgiven. I - and Burmecia - owe her a lot, and it's time to repay our debts, whether the damned council is willing to or not."
  56. [12:55:21 ]* Giantree has quit (Ping timeout)
  57. [12:55:43 ]* Giantree ([email protected]) has joined #kaingame
  58. [12:55:47 ][Zidane] Zidane: "Hey, you never know, maybe I just didn't look in the right places. We'll worry about that later, hopefully."
  59. [12:56:11 ][Zidane] Amarant: "I'm just here to kick the ass of Zidane's enemies. I couldn't give a damn about what's what elsewhere."
  60. [12:56:57 ][Amaryllis] "The entire situation surrounding Burmecia, the Returners, and the refusal to act now even as they are reliant on Alexandrian resources, I would love to hear an explanation of all of that sometime. But for now I suppose we shall focus on the task at hand?"
  61. [12:57:19 ][Zidane] Lani: "And I'm not about to let -my husband- run off on an adventure without coming along myself." she grumbles.
  62. [12:57:54 ][Zidane] Amarant: "...speaking of that. Where'd the kids go? Weren't you keeping an eye on them?"
  63. [12:58:04 ][Zidane] Lani: "They're on the ship. They'll be fine."
  64. [12:58:28 ][Zidane] Steiner: "You should have just found a babysitter like we did."
  65. [12:58:43 ][Theta] "Starting to be a lot of chefs in the kitchen, huh? Um..."
  66. [12:59:08 ][Zidane] Amarant: "Pff, a little adventure never hurt the tykes. You're too soft on yours."
  67. [12:59:26 ][Zidane] Freya: "Right, we need to focus."
  68. [12:59:31 ][Theta] "Right, well. We were in the middle of a bunch of smaller tasks when you arrived. I'm helping to arm the local populace here, for example."
  69. [13:00:11 ][Zidane] "Mikoto said -something- about that but wouldn't tell me the whole story. I guess we'll just see it when we see it."
  70. [13:00:54 ][Zidane] Mikoto: "I have a feeling even you'll be surprised, Zidane~"
  71. [13:01:13 ][Amaryllis] "Have you all become apprised of the whole situation here? If not, it is probably easier to show you than to tell." Ammy gestures upwards at the Beacon. "That device will allow you to view the entirety of the continent, down to where the Glutton's forces are deployed now."
  72. [13:01:35 ][Amaryllis] "Unfortunately, it also allows them to see us, and that is something we should probably remedy as soon as possible."
  73. [13:01:52 ][Zidane] He looks up. "That'll be good to know - we've kept up, mainly from talking with Cid and Quina."
  74. [13:02:42 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "Unfortunately there's no real way of blinding their sight here short of disabling the beacon itself."
  75. [13:04:18 ][Zidane] Elizabeth: "With your limited methods of the time, you mean. How well can the Beacons see through darkness?"
  76. [13:04:18 ][Amaryllis] "I suppose it would be too convenient if there were underground tunnels we could move troops through without allowing them to be seen with the Beacons."
  77. [13:04:33 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "Hrm, about as well as anyone's eyes I suppose..."
  78. [13:04:56 ][Zidane] Zephyr shakes his head at the mention of tunnels. "That is probably something the shamans of stone could manage, however."
  79. [13:05:22 ][Amaryllis] "That will protect these cities from sight." Ammy nods to Liz. "But it would do nothing to stop the Glutton from watching troops advance across the continent."
  80. [13:05:59 ][Zidane] Elizabeth: "You got a better idea?"
  81. [13:07:10 ][Amaryllis] "Tunnels, like I just said. If we can connect our major encampments with them, at the least it will mean the Glutton has a lot less warning about when we strike."
  82. [13:08:57 ][Zidane] Zidane turns back towards his group. "Alright guys, let's get set up here. Cid and Quina will be sending people our way once Durandal's in a stable spot."
  83. [13:09:33 ][Zidane] Elizabeth: "Okay, but won't that be really slow?"
  84. [13:09:40 ][Lenore] "Hmmmm..."
  85. [13:10:14 ][Theta] "Yeah I'll get right on the task of...digging...around the entire continent."
  86. [13:10:46 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "You have that ability?"
  87. [13:10:55 ][Theta] "...Couldn't we just use the fact he can see us to our advantage somehow?"
  88. [13:10:56 ][Amaryllis] "King Zephyr did just say he thought the Shamans could manage it." Ammy shrugs.
  89. [13:11:33 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "Well, I think your friend is right in that it would be slow work regardless. Capturing the Shrine of Stone would let us make it a bit faster, but..."
  90. [13:11:39 ][Amaryllis] "I did consider that, and tunnels can only help. If we visibly move troops over ground in one direction while sending them underground in another, it could give us an advantage."
  91. [13:12:08 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "Let's keep the option on the table, but consider other methods, too."
  92. [13:12:09 ][Theta] "Yes, but doesn't really sound like the fastest operation, not to mention tiresome."
  93. [13:13:39 ]* Amaryllis nods.
  94. [13:15:54 ][Zidane] The former protags split up, helping Mikoto unload things, heading back onto the Hilda Garde, hanging around to listen, or other things. Zidane himself stays to listen to your plans.
  95. [13:16:52 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "Alright then, did you have an idea?" he asks Theta.
  96. [13:17:37 ][Theta] "We obviously should put blond wigs on everyone and make The Glutton think this is some sort of fringe movement from The Desert Palace," he jests, obviously not serious. "If you ask me what we should do is simply mislead him into thinking the capital is completely unguarded with some clever acting and illusions."
  97. [13:18:25 ][Amaryllis] "You wish to lure him into attacking?"
  98. [13:19:20 ][Zidane] Liz pokes Lenore. "We have the advantage of airships now where he doesn't. We could pretty much fuck up his troops with the bombs our little lightning spark here made herself. The trick is making him overextend so he can't send the pirate ships for backup."
  99. [13:20:13 ][Lenore] She grins. "Yeah, we should get to bombing before he can do anything about it!"
  100. [13:20:22 ][Theta] "Sure, why not?"
  101. [13:20:33 ][Theta] "Why worry about our movements when we can make him come to us?"
  102. [13:21:50 ][Amaryllis] "And then take the opportunity to push back and take some of his current encampments? The camps near the shrines are a high priority."
  103. [13:24:29 ][Zidane] There's a bit of a rumble that passes through the city for a few brief moments.
  104. [13:24:39 ][Zidane] It's very slight, but noticable.
  105. [13:24:57 ][Lenore] "...what was that?"
  106. [13:25:06 ][Theta] "We got two generals right over yonder who could probably add way more to this than any of us can - it's beyond our expertise. I - huh?"
  107. [13:25:50 ][Zidane] Zephyr frowns. "Was that what I think it was?" he asks his shamans.
  108. [13:26:19 ][Zidane] Sorbet pops up. "Yep, I think so! That was someone absorbing a -lot- of power from one of the six shrines! Probably a distant one..."
  109. [13:26:43 ][Amaryllis] "What does that mean for us?"
  110. [13:27:21 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "We can take advantage of the shrines by having the Shamans pull energy from them - if they've managed to deceive the shamans of Tir na Bind they can probably do the same."
  111. [13:28:10 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "The benefits are largely increased powers of their domains, it's a very broad spectrum of power with a number of different uses."
  112. [13:28:57 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "I'd guess they either just pulled power from the Shrine of Wind or the Shrine of Metal."
  113. [13:29:01 ][Amaryllis] "Can you tell which shrine it is? It is likely wind or metal, and if I were to guess, I would say the Glutton is aiming for the metal shrine." Ammy frowns. "Which would mean we are a bit too late."
  114. [13:29:38 ][Zidane] "It's not a permanent situation by any means, we can reclaim a shrine they've seized and make it our own."
  115. [13:29:39 ][Theta] "So what you're saying is it's in our interest to get her to the Shrine of Life that's not very far from here," He points to Sorbet.
  116. [13:29:40 ][Zidane] *Zephyr
  117. [13:30:06 ][Zidane] Zephyr: "We should have another Shaman of Life in the city as well, shouldn't we? We need to get both there, more than likely."
  118. [13:32:41 ][Zidane] OOC Reminder: There are six shamans in each city. Zephyr brought three of his to Tir na Antae, bringing your numbers up to 2 Life Shamans, 2 Sun Shamans, 2 Metal Shamans, 1 Wind Shaman, 1 Stone Shaman, and 1 Lightning Shaman
  119. [13:33:06 ][Zidane] Awareness checks if you look towards the northern forest.
  120. [13:33:14 ][Theta] 2d6+8
  121. [13:33:14 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta, 2d6+8: 15 [2d6=6,1]
  122. [13:33:21 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+3
  123. [13:33:22 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, 2d6+3: 7 [2d6=3,1]
  124. [13:33:28 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+10 chocoroll
  125. [13:33:29 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, chocoroll: 14 [2d6=1,3]
  126. [13:34:57 ][Zidane] Theta manages to see very tiny specks flutter out of the woods - a cloud of small birds.
  127. [13:35:35 ][Theta] "Huh. That's odd. Something just woke up a bunch of birds maybe."
  128. [13:36:38 ][Zidane] ALRIGHT THEN
  129. [13:36:44 ][Zidane] You guys have a few options here!
  130. [13:37:17 ][Amaryllis] "We should take a look at what that might have been using the Beacon."
  131. [13:39:40 ][Theta] "I don't disagree, but let me check on the local smiths and see what these aids Mikoto brought in can help with? I believe you were interested in this as well," he nods to Medley
  132. [13:39:50 ][Zidane] Zephyr hrms. "Might be prudent, though I'm really itching to get into the fight." he says to Ammy.
  133. [13:40:45 ][Lenore] "As am I! I think we need to blow them up sooner rather than later!"
  134. [13:41:09 ][Amaryllis] "It would take only a quick glance, to make sure we don't have anything to worry about. Besides, we would be making use of the Beacon to plan our attack now, and it would take longer to get the airships ready and equipped than it would to look through the Beacon."
  135. [13:42:14 ][Amaryllis] "Though, I suppose you should do just that Lenore, with all the bombs you have made. The Stray is equipped for battle now, and I'm sure the cannons can be made to work with your explosives."
  136. [13:43:59 ][Lenore] 2d6+6+2+2 Quick Alchemy roll to make more bombs, using the 1/session refund if necessary, target is 17
  137. [13:44:00 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, Quick Alchemy roll to make more bombs, using the 1/session refund if necessary, target is 17: 17 [2d6=5,2]
  138. [13:44:03 ][Zidane] Mikoto is helping things get unloaded at the moment!
  139. [13:44:04 ][Lenore] NAIL
  140. [13:44:06 ][Lenore] IS HIT ON THE HEAD
  141. [13:44:32 ][Zidane] Medly nods. "I'm very interested to see how this is going to go, yes. And it'll be nice working with Dyl again."
  142. [13:47:41 ][Theta] "Alright. So we'll do that, and then...maybe see to this Life Shrine maybe? Sounds like we all got our own agendas - not sure where the 'heroes' are really gonna fit in with this." He waves Medley and Savannah over to follow him over to Mikoto.
  143. [13:48:53 ][Zidane] Savannah: "Hi!" she waves at Mikoto as they approach. Medly keeps silent, relying on the two of you to translate.
  144. [13:49:14 ][Zidane] Okay then, just a quick pause.
  145. [13:49:17 ][Amaryllis] "Shall we ask their opinions on that? It sounds like they may need some time to get situated, but in the meantime we could carry out an attack."
  146. [13:51:07 ][Zidane] You guys have several things you could devote yourselves towards, like escorting the shamans to the life shrine, or going and harassing some Qu via airship, or joining the growing engagement on the west side of the continent... or even looking further into which shrine the Qu have captured. What do you want to do now or later and as opposed to letting an NPC handling it?
  147. [13:51:47 ][Zidane] We'll get back to Theta talking with Mikoto in just a sec, I just need to figure out what you guys are about to do.
  148. [13:52:01 ][Lenore] Here's my priorities
  149. [13:52:23 ][Lenore] Shamans > Qu > shrines > engagement
  150. [13:54:16 ][Amaryllis] My thought is this. We try to push the Qu at the west back - right into an airship bombardment from over the mountains. I don't know what other target we'd choose for the bombardment since anything further in would be more solidly Glutton territory.
  151. [13:55:13 ][Amaryllis] The shamans don't sound like they'd be in much danger going to the life shrine that Theta and Liz got to just fine, and NPC escort is probably just for insurance.
  152. [13:55:31 ][Theta] (Well, Theta's mostly interested in how this works)
  153. [13:55:46 ][Lenore] (Lenore is also interested in ^)
  154. [13:56:02 ][Lenore] (also also, considering the rumbling I'm a LITTLE worried)
  155. [13:56:24 ][Theta] He was considering helping briefly with the preperations for equiptment, then accompanying them to the life shrine. After that it was up in the air. Continue north to the northern city to meet up with some of the others, or round back around to march west.
  156. [13:56:36 ][Amaryllis] Well, we could just handle that first and have Liz teleport everyone there. I guess that wouldn't trade off with any meaningful amount of time IC unless it goes wrong, in which case we would be glad we went along anyway.
  157. [13:59:39 ][Zidane] Prepwork, shamans, check in at tir na dam, then try to coordinate an attack, eh?
  158. [14:00:01 ][Lenore] Soooounds fine to me, then~
  159. [14:00:03 ][Theta] Far as Theta is concerned we might as well let Steiner and Beatrix take over attack coordinations.
  160. [14:00:16 ][Theta] but yes that sounds like the gist of it
  161. [14:00:52 ][Zidane] Alrighty, then!
  162. [14:02:10 ][Zidane] Mikoto and her helpers are unloading large crates and unpacking them - they appear to be craftsman's tools, raw materials, portable forges and such. Not the most high quality equipment but pretty impressive considering the time Mikoto's had to get her hands on things.
  163. [14:02:28 ][Zidane] Mikoto: "Hey!"
  164. [14:04:20 ][Zidane] She sets a toolbox down on one of the crates as Theta and company approach.
  165. [14:04:25 ]* Zidane is now known as Mikoto
  166. [14:04:54 ][Theta] "Hey again! Wow...you got all this on such short notice huh? Medley here was interested in assisting with trying to get these people a bit better armed. What all do we have materials for here?"
  167. [14:05:29 ]* Lenore meanwhile, gets to MAKING BOMBS while this is happening
  168. [14:05:43 ][Lenore] 2d6+6+2+2 again~, target is 17
  169. [14:05:43 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, again~, target is 17: 18 [2d6=6,2]
  170. [14:06:01 ][Lenore] Okay, that's another set (that's Charm bombs this time)
  171. [14:06:53 ][Amaryllis] (we're weaponizing charmbursts now?)
  172. [14:06:57 ][Theta] (Those sound absolutely evil)
  173. [14:07:25 ][Lenore] (They're called "Blushing Bombs")
  174. [14:08:15 ][Amaryllis] (are they so loose you have to hold them together with teleki- *gets shot*)
  175. [14:08:38 ][Theta] (I got terrible ideas for these things involving the desert palace)
  176. [14:08:54 ][Mikoto] Mikoto: "You'd be surprised what Bishop was keeping in his warehouses. Nat and Mario were happy to unlock the place for us. The rest... well, between teleportation and money you'd be surprised what you can get done! Powder's still on the ships, we've got a few crates of various ingots and other raw materials, general tools... Pretty much all we're lacking are blueprints and molds, I guess."
  177. [14:09:55 ][Theta] "What can you say about the helpers you brought in?"
  178. [14:10:33 ][Mikoto] "All the people I brought here from Treno are pretty eager to help out - especially when they heard that it was helping us. It's not even just the money, a lot of people really enjoyed the new years celebrations and wanted to help when they heard the girls were out here."
  179. [14:10:45 ][Lenore] 2d6+6+2+2 T7 Slow-touch explosives now. Teeheehee
  180. [14:10:46 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, T7 Slow-touch explosives now. Teeheehee: 13 [2d6=1,2]
  181. [14:10:49 ][Lenore] WELP
  182. [14:10:52 ][Mikoto] "The others are just volunteers from the village - you know, genomes who wanted to help."
  183. [14:11:12 ]* Amaryllis probably spends this time up at the beacon scouting things out and seeing what woke up the birds. Feel free to handle after this conversation.
  184. [14:11:15 ][Lenore] That's where I stop and use the 1/session refund.
  185. [14:11:25 ][Lenore] Lenore made 8 bombs total, yay~
  186. [14:11:45 ][Mikoto] Amaryllis, awareness check.
  187. [14:11:53 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+3
  188. [14:11:55 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, 2d6+3: 10 [2d6=2,5]
  189. [14:11:59 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+10 chocoroll
  190. [14:11:59 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, chocoroll: 20 [2d6=5,5]
  191. [14:12:52 ][Mikoto] The chocobo peeps and you think you notice quite a bit of wildlife moving around out there.
  192. [14:12:59 ][Theta] "Alright. Hm. What I was considering is personally showing how to make these things. Can worry about whatever copyright headaches that might cause later, but it's not the time for that. Once that's done..." He looks over to Savannah. "You think you could oversee things while I'm elsewhere?"
  193. [14:13:00 ][Mikoto] It's like... the forest has slowly come back alive.
  194. [14:13:05 ][Theta] He lets her think on that and translates for Medley
  195. [14:13:52 ][Mikoto] Savannah: "Of course, poppa! I don't know stuff as well as you do, but I've been trying to pay attention!"
  196. [14:14:31 ][Mikoto] Medly seems foreign to this concept of copyright.
  197. [14:15:29 ][Theta] "It has to do with rights to produce someone else's invention - it's not very relevant at the moment, so don't worry."
  198. [14:15:53 ][Theta] "We can also see if anything you have on sight here can put a dent in this adamantite. I own a forge that can, but ... it's not on sight, exactly."
  199. [14:15:57 ][Amaryllis] Is there anything that particularly stands out? Or does it seem like normal chain reaction of an unfrozen animal touching another which in turn touches a few more and etc?
  200. [14:16:48 ][Lenore] Lenore pops out of the Stray, wiping some sweat from her brow. "I got more bombs, guys!"
  201. [14:17:07 ][Mikoto] Medly: "Well, alright. I think if Dyl and I are posted here we'll be able to help speed up production... and we can try to put our heads together on that, too."
  202. [14:17:21 ][Theta] "Granted that doesn't mean much when we have plenty of individuals who can Teleport around - so." He starts helping move things to the forging areas to get things situated for a demo of sorts.
  203. [14:18:03 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "Oh? So how do these work?" he looks over at Lenore.
  204. [14:18:17 ][Mikoto] Elizabeth shuffles over to Lenore too in the meantime.
  205. [14:18:27 ][Mikoto] Ammy - As far as you can tell, it might have been a chain reaction.
  206. [14:18:39 ]* Shawyun_Sariri ([email protected]) has joined #kaingame
  207. [14:18:56 ]* Shawyun_Sariri is now known as Theta_
  208. [14:20:03 ][Mikoto] Something doesn't -feel- right though, Ammy, but you don't quite know what it is.
  209. [14:20:41 ][Amaryllis] (brb)
  210. [14:21:09 ][Lenore] "How they work? Welllllll, basically, you see this fuse, right? You light the fuse, and it burns away into the bomb itself, which burns away a shell inside the bomb, where the core is, which is...basically kind of a preset spell, you know? It's infused with an essence and is essentially a really strong spell contained, that bursts out when the shell protecting it is gone, creating a BIG
  211. [14:21:10 ][Lenore] boom from the spell, and also causing the outer layers of the bomb to fragment and burst into whatever's around, so you're doing both damage from the spell inside AND from the raining fragments hurtling at high speed!"
  212. [14:21:19 ][Lenore] (it's a bit different than a real bomb, but simpler~)
  213. [14:22:10 ][Lenore] "There's also some black powder imbued, and this powder..." she pulls a sample of it out of her hat "also blows up really good when you light it! You have to be careful with it, of course~!"
  214. [14:22:16 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "That sounds painful. When do we get to use them?"
  215. [14:22:31 ][Mikoto] He looks closely.
  216. [14:23:42 ][Lenore] "Soon enough! I'll be lighting some and dropping them off the side of the airship, onto the armies below~."
  217. [14:24:08 ][Mikoto] Theta - you get things set up, soon enough.
  218. [14:27:17 ][Theta_] Assuming he's got ample materials, he gathers all the workers and smiths around, especially Dyl, Medley and Savannah. If anyone else noteworthy was in attendence he'd make sure they witnessed this too. He slowly starts to construct another firearm. It might not be quite as high end as his own, given what's available here, but he makes sure everyone watching understands what each piece and part does, and how to assemble it, answeri
  219. [14:27:17 ][Theta_] ng questions if need be.
  220. [14:27:42 ][Theta_] He hopefully had Savannah translating for him for the Elves watching, else this would take a lot longer!
  221. [14:28:32 ][Amaryllis] (back sorry)
  222. [14:30:02 ]* Amaryllis swings the Beacon view over to the metal and the wind shrines. Any activity near either?
  223. [14:30:13 ][Mikoto] You get the message across, making sure everyone gets it. The two metal shamans are a bit impressed and seem to understand it more than the commoners, though ultimately it's Savannah who asks various questions.
  224. [14:31:22 ][Theta_] 2d6+16 since I -am- making something, anyway.
  225. [14:31:23 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, since I -am- making something, anyway.: 22 [2d6=2,4]
  226. [14:32:08 ][Mikoto] Ammy - a large mass of Qu is gathered near the Shrine of Wind. One of the pirate ships is parked northward of it, well out of the range of the barriers of the capital. You spy after a bit of looking, the Glutton himself emerge from the building with some difficulty.
  227. [14:32:21 ][Mikoto] You don't see any elves, however.
  228. [14:33:29 ][Amaryllis] "Bloody hell. At least it is not the shrine of metal." Ammy ducks out and shuffles her way back to the others.
  229. [14:34:34 ][Theta_] Once this is done, he proves the point of how quickly this can be learned by handing it to Savannah after a very brief set of instructions for stance and using it, Geotrancing a Qu target dumby from the stone floor, and stepping back.
  230. [14:35:19 ][Mikoto] Savannah takes the gun and loads it, taking aim with a grin.
  231. [14:35:38 ]* Amaryllis waits for Lenore to finish her explanation of the bombs and for Theta to complete his demonstration.
  232. [14:35:39 ][Mikoto] Dyl, Medly, and any other elf civillians nearby seem a bit shocked at your geomancing.
  233. [14:35:51 ][Mikoto] 2d6+6 Savannah fires
  234. [14:35:52 ][DiceMaid-9001] Mikoto, Savannah fires: 14 [2d6=2,6]
  235. [14:36:17 ][Mikoto] Of course the bullet easily hits the dummy and blows a good chunk of its face off.
  236. [14:37:37 ][Mikoto] Medly: "What a deadly weapon..."
  237. [14:37:51 ][Mikoto] Dyl: "Sun and earth..."
  238. [14:38:14 ][Theta_] "Nice shot! Annnd...there you have it. Pass it around if you wish to try it, just don't point the barrel at anyone or walk around with your hand on the trigger. I think one thing that can be customized is room to place your scimitars on the end to make spears of it as well. Like mine."
  239. [14:38:28 ][Mikoto] A lot of people in the audience jump from the unexpected BANG when Savannah fired.
  240. [14:38:54 ][Mikoto] Savannah nods and passes it around for people to see. A lot of them are afraid to even touch it.
  241. [14:40:51 ][Theta_] And in the interest of everyone's time, the testing of the Adamantite can probably be fast forwarded a bit?
  242. [14:40:58 ][Mikoto] Mhm
  243. [14:41:57 ][Mikoto] Gunfire from firearms with the Piercing property seems to fully penetrate adamantite - and Dyl and Medly will need a bit to fully examine the properties of th e metal.
  244. [14:42:29 ][Mikoto] Either way, they seem ready to get things rolling, so you leave the production of the weapons in the hands of the masses.
  245. [14:43:13 ][Theta_] Yup, Theta wishes Savannah good luck and leaves her to oversee the operation here in his stead. He joins back up with the others shortly afterward.
  246. [14:44:26 ][Lenore] Lenore kept her explanation short and to the point so she could join up with the others quickly~
  247. [14:44:39 ][Amaryllis] "Are you certain it takes a shaman to unlock the power of a shrine?" Ammy asks King Zephyr as everyone gathers.
  248. [14:44:46 ][Mikoto] Zephyr has gathered up some of the other shamans. Sorbet and Welyna (the Life shaman here) seem to be ready to go! Welyna is an older, mature elven lady with long, blonde hair, dark green robes and a rope belt.
  249. [14:44:57 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "Yes, I'm certain." he says.
  250. [14:45:13 ][Amaryllis] "I saw the Glutton himself emerge from the Wind Shrine and no elves to be seen at all when I peered through the Beacon."
  251. [14:45:19 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "Or at least, they'd have to know everything the proper shaman does - and that takes years of training."
  252. [14:45:32 ][Theta_] "He's a Blue Mage. It probably took no more than a glance."
  253. [14:45:36 ][Theta_] "...or maybe he ate one."
  254. [14:45:54 ][Amaryllis] "I do not like this, either way."
  255. [14:46:12 ][Amaryllis] "What can he do with the power of the Wind Shrine?"
  256. [14:46:15 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "...you are shitting me." he says to Theta. "...Are we really dealing with that kind of opponent?"
  257. [14:46:31 ][Theta_] "Blue Mages are intrisically gifted at mastering the magics of monsters."
  258. [14:46:49 ][Theta_] "The Qu are known for having a very different way of doing this than others. While most observe, they -eat- monsters, and learn their powers."
  259. [14:47:11 ][Lenore] "...wait, so you're saying...'
  260. [14:47:16 ][Lenore] "They ate the shamans?"
  261. [14:47:27 ][Theta_] "I'm just speculating! Maybe he did?"
  262. [14:47:34 ][Theta_] "He tried to eat Leviathan after all."
  263. [14:47:44 ][Amaryllis] "This is indeed all speculation." Ammy grimaces. "But I would not put it past him."
  264. [14:48:15 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "Hm... conjure up wind storms, manipulate the same energies that let us use the beacon at Elvaana to fire off beams of magic, make sailing difficult to impossible..."
  265. [14:48:21 ][Amaryllis] "The matter of the birds is at least simpler. It seems like a simple chain reaction of animals unfreezing each other. Something appears strange about it, however..."
  266. [14:49:08 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "He could possibly use it to grant swifter feet to his troops, too."
  267. [14:50:36 ][Amaryllis] "That would match the advantage we have with the faster chocobos."
  268. [14:51:58 ][Mikoto] Zephyr: "We've best hurry either way. The Life Shrine will allow us access to superior healing, bolstering our life force, or calling upon the plants and beasts of the land for aid."
  269. [14:52:19 ][Theta_] "Right, right..."
  270. [14:53:26 ][Mikoto] depart for the Life Shrine?
  271. [14:53:59 ][Amaryllis] Teleport~
  272. [14:54:08 ][Theta_] Theta nods. "I left Savannah to oversee the construction of the firearms. Shamans Medley and Dyl will be there as well, so all is in order."
  273. [14:54:19 ]* Mikoto is now known as Kain
  274. [14:54:22 ]* UboaServ gives channel operator status to Kain
  275. [14:54:24 ][@Kain] http://i.imgur.com/lYKQVu2.png
  276. [14:54:29 ]* Kain has changed the topic to: http://i.imgur.com/lYKQVu2.png - Map of Elvaana
  277. [14:58:11 ][@Kain] Zephyr nods and Liz chants up a teleport...
  278. [14:58:13 ][@Kain] VWOOP
  279. [15:00:16 ][@Kain] You appear in the midst of the forest some ways to the north of Tir na Antae. The sounds of life have returned to the woods, and you hear the buzzing of many insects, the calling of birds, rustles through the leaves and many other things that had been quiet until now. An enormous, furry beast with a single horn rising off of the end of its snout munches grass, covered in mud from having
  280. [15:00:16 ][@Kain] wallowed near the river. A small pack of wild chocobo hang out nearby. You're just outside of an old, overgrown temple - though the plantlife seems almost deliberately placed around the structure rather than wildly growing.
  281. [15:01:04 ][Lenore] Lenore looks around, nodding. "Wow, pretty nice!"
  282. [15:01:21 ][Amaryllis] "Remind me to write to Walt about this place. He would be ecstatic."
  283. [15:01:25 ]* Theta_ hurries along toward the shrine, already familia with the area.
  284. [15:02:14 ][Theta_] (Does this temple match the description of Walt's vision or something? Theta would ask -why- but I don't want to for something he'd be on the same page about)
  285. [15:03:02 ][@Kain] (I don't recall him saying anything like that, I think Ammy meant more about the monsters)
  286. [15:03:11 ][@Kain] Theta hurries up the steps to the entrance, when...
  287. [15:03:18 ][Amaryllis] (yeah I meant monsters)
  288. [15:03:29 ][@Kain] A black barrier suddenly materializes in front of the archways, crackling.
  289. [15:03:53 ][Theta_] "...huh."
  290. [15:03:59 ]* Theta_ turns around. "This isn't normal, is it?"
  291. [15:04:19 ][Lenore] 2d6+8 Lore: Magic
  292. [15:04:19 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, Lore: Magic: 17 [2d6=4,5]
  293. [15:04:32 ][Amaryllis] "Is this why you need shamans to unlock the power of a shrine?" Ammy shuffles up with a curious expression.
  294. [15:04:59 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "I... I have no idea what that is..." he says hesitantly.
  295. [15:05:09 ][@Kain] Lenore senses the presence of something... fiendish.
  296. [15:05:20 ][@Kain] Not a Fiend fiend, but...
  297. [15:05:35 ][@Kain] There's a sort of tearing sound in the air behind all of you.
  298. [15:05:45 ][Lenore] "Something...a fiend?"
  299. [15:06:12 ][Theta_] "...Is it Lich?"
  300. [15:06:19 ][@Kain] <I am afraid I cannot let you proceed.> the voice of something calls towards you, and in the air, a black cloud materializes into...
  301. [15:06:25 ][Theta_] "I swear if it's Lich."
  302. [15:07:13 ][@Kain] It's... a humanoid, sitting in midair, bearing a furry lower body, and a smooth-skinned torso. It has a ram's head with four horns, and demonic red eyes. A pair of green wings sprout from its back.
  303. [15:07:57 ][Amaryllis] Is any lore relevant here?
  304. [15:08:06 ][@Kain] Zephyr draws his scimitars, looking at the creature with wariness. Lenore... recognizes it with the lore she rolled as an Ash, a type of demon.
  305. [15:08:59 ]* DiceMaid-9001 is now known as Jessie
  306. [15:09:17 ]* Jessie is now known as Meowth
  307. [15:09:21 ]* Meowth is now known as DiceMaid-9001
  308. [15:09:32 ][@Kain] The creature raises a hand and inscribes a mark into the air. There are a couple of cries of surprise from the nearby animals - the furry rhino's head burns with a brand on fire and it lets out a roar of incoherent rage, snorting and tossing its head back and forth.
  309. [15:10:31 ][@Kain] The chocobos begin to scatter as one of them... twists, cracking open like a nightmarish child's toy and revealing a toothed maw where its body once was, with an uncurling tongue. The "chocobo's" head twists around and curls into the shape of a scorpion's tail.
  310. [15:11:03 ][Amaryllis] "Bloody wonderful."
  311. [15:11:04 ][@Kain] Ash: <My master has instructed me to safeguard this site from interlopers such as you until a time when he arrives.>
  312. [15:12:04 ][Lenore] "An Ash...!" She pulls out her rod from her hat.
  313. [15:12:07 ][Theta_] "Sucks to be you, I suppose," he unslings his rifle, watching these monsters mutate around them.
  314. [15:12:33 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Sorbet, Welyna, can you calm those beasts?"
  315. [15:12:52 ][@Kain] Welyna frowns. "I've already tried. It doesn't seem to be working..."
  316. [15:13:11 ][@Kain] Combat!
  317. [15:13:16 ][Amaryllis] "Who do you serve?" Ammy looks it in the eyes.
  318. [15:13:19 ][@Kain] Ash x1
  319. [15:13:26 ][@Kain] Wooly Rhino x1
  320. [15:13:29 ][@Kain] Chocobo Mimic x1
  321. [15:13:54 ][@Kain] You don't need to use Golden Gaze, it answers, <My contract is to Quosis Quar.>
  322. [15:14:23 ][Lenore] Lenore begins setting up a spell...
  323. [15:14:26 ][Theta_] Theta quicly tries to assess this thing the best he can in the time they have - Advice!
  324. [15:16:48 ][@Kain] It absorbs Shadow! It's weak to Wind! It's immune to Earth! It's weak to Holy! It knows a variety of powerful magics and often uses Reflect to protect itself!
  325. [15:17:20 ][@Kain] http://www.listenonrepeat.com/watch/?v=atGcliA-HNw
  326. [15:17:43 ][Theta_] Theta beckons the dirt of the ground itself to rise and coat him and his allies! Heavy Dust! + 36 M.ARM!
  327. [15:17:53 ][Amaryllis] (any status vulnerabilities?)
  328. [15:18:01 ][Theta_] "It's certainly demonic. Shadow isn't going to work. Holy and Wind, however..."
  329. [15:18:26 ][Lenore] "Wind? I can do Wind!"
  330. [15:18:30 ][@Kain] Heat and Freeze would work, if you had methods of inflicting those statuses!
  331. [15:18:38 ][@Kain] Liz: "So can I. Let's do this..."
  332. [15:19:04 ][Amaryllis] "No shadow? Shall I focus on the animals first?"
  333. [15:19:20 ][Theta_] "Careful of your magics, though...it might reflect them."
  334. [15:20:57 ]* Amaryllis lashes her shadow at the rhino, testing its defenses.
  335. [15:21:08 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+8 darkside ninjutsu
  336. [15:21:09 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, darkside ninjutsu: 18 [2d6=5,5]
  337. [15:21:15 ][@Kain] Hits!
  338. [15:21:25 ][@Kain] 2d6+8 Counterattack!
  339. [15:21:26 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, Counterattack!: 17 [2d6=3,6]
  340. [15:21:54 ][Amaryllis] 370 shadow arm and one turn slow with 48 damage on movement
  341. [15:21:58 ][Amaryllis] piercing
  342. [15:22:03 ][Amaryllis] the counter hits
  343. [15:22:43 ][@Kain] 198 damage, also piercing.
  344. [15:22:58 ][@Kain] As the attack connects, it quickly bellows and gores you with its horn!
  345. [15:23:24 ][@Kain] It doesn't seem to be particularly weak or resistant to shadow.
  346. [15:23:32 ]* Amaryllis cries out and flinches, then decides to shut this down. Quick Cast. Blind.
  347. [15:23:41 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+15 force
  348. [15:23:42 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, force: 19 [2d6=3,1]
  349. [15:23:48 ][@Kain] 2d6+8
  350. [15:23:48 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+8: 18 [2d6=5,5]
  351. [15:24:07 ][@Kain] It's blinded!
  352. [15:25:03 ][@Kain] Zephyr runs in and charges the Chocobo Mimic.
  353. [15:25:11 ][@Kain] 2#2d6+8
  354. [15:25:12 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2#2d6+8: 14 [2d6=4,2], 10 [2d6=1,1]
  355. [15:25:12 ]* Amaryllis backs away from the rhino while clutching her wound and flinging a shroud of darkness at the rhino's eyes.
  356. [15:25:39 ][@Kain] One hit! He trades blows with the thing, whirling around as he ducks and dodges and hisses!
  357. [15:25:48 ][@Kain] Liz begins casting a spell!
  358. [15:25:55 ][@Kain] Enemy turns!
  359. [15:26:51 ][@Kain] The Ash murmurs and holds a hand in front of itself, a green barrier shining into existance in front of itself.
  360. [15:27:00 ][@Kain] And then it holds out a claw, pointing at Ammy.
  361. [15:27:19 ][@Kain] <Flare.>
  362. [15:28:03 ][@Kain] A whitehot light coalesces as it gathers its mana and then pure magical energy rips into Ammy for 264 non-elemental m.arm damage!
  363. [15:29:19 ]* Amaryllis draws her cloak around herself taking the shell effect from her armor into it as she weathers the blow. She looks a little shaky afterwards, but she's still standing.
  364. [15:30:44 ][@Kain] The wooly rhino tries to gore Ammy further, moving towards her and taking the damage - though as soon as it looks like it starts to slow, it speeds back up, the enervation disappearing.
  365. [15:30:59 ][@Kain] 1d2 misses on 1
  366. [15:31:00 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, misses on 1: 2 [1d2=2]
  367. [15:31:02 ][@Kain] 2d6+8
  368. [15:31:02 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+8: 15 [2d6=6,1]
  369. [15:31:40 ][@Kain] Ammy - you notice the mark on its forehead burn further when it sped back up!
  370. [15:32:33 ][@Kain] And another 205 piercing damage as it rams into you and tosses you aside!
  371. [15:32:48 ]* Amaryllis is knocked unconscious by the blow.
  372. [15:32:56 ][@Kain] Ash: <Ignore the King. Target the genome.> it orders the mimic.
  373. [15:33:16 ][@Kain] The horrible mimic-creature dashes by and attempts to sting Theta with quick lashes of its tail!
  374. [15:33:35 ][@Kain] 2d6+7; 2d6+7
  375. [15:33:36 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+7: 10 [2d6=2,1]; 2d6+7: 15 [2d6=3,5]
  376. [15:33:48 ][Theta_] Second one hits!
  377. [15:34:17 ][@Kain] 147 arm damage and roll opposed finesse!
  378. [15:34:21 ][@Kain] 2d6+7
  379. [15:34:21 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+7: 17 [2d6=4,6]
  380. [15:34:43 ][Theta_] 2d6+5
  381. [15:34:43 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, 2d6+5: 11 [2d6=3,3]
  382. [15:34:49 ][@Kain] Theta is Slowed!
  383. [15:34:57 ][@Kain] Oh wait
  384. [15:35:00 ][@Kain] No, he's auto haste
  385. [15:35:02 ][@Kain] DERP
  386. [15:35:08 ][@Kain] Nevermind then, useless!
  387. [15:35:32 ][Theta_] (Wouldn't that put him at normal speed?)
  388. [15:35:40 ][Amaryllis] (no, you can't remove auto-status)
  389. [15:35:51 ][Theta_] (...really? HUH. I didn't realize that.)
  390. [15:35:55 ][@Kain] Haste counters slow and auto-status can't be dispelled
  391. [15:36:00 ][@Kain] Player turns
  392. [15:36:16 ][Theta_] Theta isn't very bothered at all, shrugging off the attack and focusing his sights on the Ash.
  393. [15:36:44 ][Lenore] "Hmmmm~!"
  394. [15:36:48 ][Lenore] "Hmmmm!"
  395. [15:36:51 ][Lenore] "I've got it!"
  396. [15:38:21 ][Lenore] "Winds of change, guide the blades of my allies! Blow them away! Tornado Blade!" Slow/Quick Casting Aeroga twice to Magic Sword both Ammy and Zephyr. Theta can already Wind on his own anyway, can't he?
  397. [15:38:32 ][Amaryllis] (I just got knocked out silly.)
  398. [15:38:37 ][Amaryllis] (unless you're gonna phoenix down me or something)
  399. [15:38:47 ][Lenore] (oh.)
  400. [15:38:48 ][Theta_] (Theta has to use a standard action to get wind-strike on his weapons, which I was gonna do anyway but yeah)
  401. [15:38:50 ][Lenore] (WOOPS SPACING OUT)
  402. [15:38:55 ][Lenore] (Okay)
  403. [15:39:07 ][Lenore] It's Theta and Zephyr then.
  404. [15:39:42 ][Amaryllis] (that's why I noted in popcorn I have two phoenix downs cause I don't know if anyone else bought them)
  405. [15:39:52 ][Theta_] (This is sorta confusing w/ how it interacts with geotrance as written)
  406. [15:40:12 ][Theta_] (An unmodified weapon attack doesn't really seem like it applies here)
  407. [15:40:20 ][Theta_] (Might as well just put them both on zephyr)
  408. [15:40:32 ][Amaryllis] (yeah I sorta wrote that with the idea in mind it -doesn't- work on stuff like geotrance)
  409. [15:40:38 ][@Kain] Elizabeth switches her spell over and casts Restore on Ammy!
  410. [15:40:41 ][Lenore] (It...well okay.)
  411. [15:40:50 ][Lenore] (...there we go)
  412. [15:40:59 ][Lenore] Lenore casts on Zephyr and Ammy as soon as she's brought up
  413. [15:41:12 ][@Kain] 2d6+80 Ammy has this much HP
  414. [15:41:12 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, Ammy has this much HP: 88 [2d6=4,4]
  415. [15:41:40 ][@Kain] Zephyr sheathes his swords... and tries grappling the mimic!
  416. [15:41:48 ][@Kain] 2d6+9
  417. [15:41:48 ][Amaryllis] "Thanks. I don't think armor does much good against that creature." Ammy winces as she stands up, still pretty shaky.
  418. [15:41:48 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+9: 15 [2d6=5,1]
  419. [15:42:13 ]* Amaryllis chugs down a hi-potion and then stabs at the Ash.
  420. [15:42:16 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+8
  421. [15:42:17 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, 2d6+8: 14 [2d6=4,2]
  422. [15:42:18 ][@Kain] The elven king grabs the thing by the tail and tries to get it into a headlock.
  423. [15:42:28 ][Amaryllis] 1d6 dw on the 2 if that misses
  424. [15:42:30 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, dw on the 2 if that misses: 4 [1d6=4]
  425. [15:42:35 ][@Kain] Hits!
  426. [15:43:00 ][@Kain] Oh wait a second.
  427. [15:43:01 ][Amaryllis] 183 piercing ARM and uh, Aori can you roll the spell damage?
  428. [15:43:06 ][@Kain] On Zephyr and Ammy, eh?
  429. [15:43:12 ][Lenore] Yeah.
  430. [15:43:16 ][Lenore] Sure~
  431. [15:43:20 ][@Kain] Right then he'll also use an attack to attack the mimic while he's grappling it!
  432. [15:43:41 ][@Kain] 2d6+8
  433. [15:43:41 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+8: 12 [2d6=1,3]
  434. [15:43:45 ][Lenore] 2d6+175
  435. [15:43:46 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, 2d6+175: 182 [2d6=1,6]
  436. [15:43:48 ][@Kain] unfortunately does not hit.
  437. [15:44:30 ][@Kain] thankfully the magic doesn't discharge until he manages to hit!
  438. [15:44:44 ][Lenore] ^
  439. [15:45:12 ][@Kain] The ash takes quite a bit of damage from the Magic Sword!
  440. [15:45:19 ][Theta_] Theta quickly shuffles his ammunition around, funneling wind energy into the rounds as he works. He then quickly assesses the location of all three hostiles, and quickly fires at each of them in a vital spot.
  441. [15:45:30 ][Lenore] Also Lenore's part of thing is Imperil's so poor Ash has no defenses against it!
  442. [15:45:43 ][Theta_] 2d6+8 Vital Shot to lower ACC, Barrage Wind Shear
  443. [15:45:44 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, Vital Shot to lower ACC, Barrage Wind Shear: 14 [2d6=3,3]
  444. [15:45:49 ][Lenore] *Imperil'd
  445. [15:46:00 ][@Kain] Hits!
  446. [15:46:22 ][Theta_] 285 Wind Damage, Piercing, to all 3 targets.
  447. [15:46:37 ][@Kain] The Ash is rocked! The other two only a bit.
  448. [15:46:39 ][Theta_] They all suffer -2 to accuracy rolls for the rest of the fight
  449. [15:46:49 ][@Kain] Nasty.
  450. [15:47:13 ][Theta_] (and that's everyone I think!)
  451. [15:48:04 ][@Kain] Liz prepares another spell!
  452. [15:48:08 ][@Kain] Enemy turns
  453. [15:48:26 ][@Kain] The Ash points at Theta. <Death.>
  454. [15:48:49 ][@Kain] A hooded reaper rises out of the ground in a cloud of smoke and laughs as it swings its scythe.
  455. [15:49:09 ][@Kain] 2d6+6 Opposed Force!
  456. [15:49:10 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, Opposed Force!: 13 [2d6=6,1]
  457. [15:49:47 ][Theta_] 2d6+6
  458. [15:49:48 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, 2d6+6: 8 [2d6=1,1]
  459. [15:50:01 ][@Kain] Instant Death
  460. [15:50:24 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "Theta!!"
  461. [15:50:54 ][Lenore] Phantom Destiny! Lenore rips a Phoenix Down from Ammy and slaps it on Theta!
  462. [15:51:21 ]* Amaryllis gladly hands the phoenix down over as Lenore rips on by.
  463. [15:51:41 ][Lenore] Heal 96 HP and MP
  464. [15:51:45 ][Lenore] ...not like you have MP
  465. [15:51:53 ][@Kain] It flaps its wings and raises a hand to the air as cold air gathers.
  466. [15:52:04 ][@Kain] 2d6+4 Snowstorm
  467. [15:52:04 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, Snowstorm: 12 [2d6=6,2]
  468. [15:52:28 ][@Kain] This is versus all of you.
  469. [15:52:44 ][Lenore] wat am avd
  470. [15:52:47 ][Amaryllis] ^
  471. [15:53:25 ][Theta_] He drops the weapon and falls to the ground without a word...just to be brought back to his senses as a snowstorm hits him in the face.
  472. [15:53:50 ][@Kain] 160 m.arm ice damage!
  473. [15:54:22 ]* Lenore doesn't look terribly phased!
  474. [15:54:23 ]-Aoko- IF YOU MOTHERFUCKERS DON'T START MAKING DICEMAID LEAVE THE GODDAMN CHANNEL WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH HER THERE WILL BE FUCKING HELL TO PAY. SHE'S IN TOO MANY FUCKING CHANNELS NOW AND SHIT'S BREAKING
  475. [15:54:35 ]* Amaryllis weathers the blow easily.
  476. [15:56:00 ][@Kain] Ash: <Switch targets. The two mages are our top priorities.>
  477. [15:56:13 ][@Kain] The wooly rhino tries its best to obey, lumbering towards Lenore...!
  478. [15:56:17 ][@Kain] 1d2 misses on 1
  479. [15:56:17 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, misses on 1: 1 [1d2=1]
  480. [15:56:22 ][@Kain] Blind!
  481. [15:56:43 ][Theta_] Well Theta's MArm is silly high and that doesn't hurt, luckily.
  482. [15:56:45 ][Lenore] "Hmhmhm~"
  483. [15:56:47 ][@Kain] It misses Lenore entirely!
  484. [15:56:59 ][@Kain] The mimic tries to sting Zephyr until he lets it go.
  485. [15:57:02 ][@Kain] 2d6+5
  486. [15:57:02 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+5: 11 [2d6=5,1]
  487. [15:57:06 ][@Kain] 2d6+5
  488. [15:57:07 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+5: 14 [2d6=5,4]
  489. [15:57:17 ][Lenore] "Too little too late~"
  490. [15:57:48 ][@Kain] The second one hits, and as its stinger embeds itself into the king, his body seizes up and he falls over! Stunned!
  491. [15:57:57 ][@Kain] Player turns
  492. [15:59:53 ]* Amaryllis focuses on her shadow again, sending another swirl of blades and ichor toward the Rhino.
  493. [16:00:03 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+8 darkside ninjutsu
  494. [16:00:04 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, darkside ninjutsu: 15 [2d6=3,4]
  495. [16:00:11 ][Lenore] Lenore gives Zephyr a Potion (25% HP + 96 HP + 96 MP) and then sends an Instant Thundaga at the Chocomimic!
  496. [16:00:41 ][Lenore] "Abomination, be cleansed from this world by the skies above! Thundaga!"
  497. [16:00:54 ][@Kain] Hits and blam!
  498. [16:00:58 ][Amaryllis] 364 piercing shadow, 48 water damage and zombie next time it recovers hp
  499. [16:01:05 ][Lenore] 2d6+275 Piercing Lightning
  500. [16:01:05 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, Piercing Lightning: 282 [2d6=4,3]
  501. [16:01:17 ][@Kain] 2d6+6 counterattack against Ammy
  502. [16:01:17 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, counterattack against Ammy: 15 [2d6=6,3]
  503. [16:01:28 ][@Kain] 207 piercing damage!
  504. [16:01:29 ][Amaryllis] (roll blind)
  505. [16:01:34 ][@Kain] 1d2 right
  506. [16:01:35 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, right: 2 [1d2=2]
  507. [16:01:42 ][@Kain] Hits
  508. [16:02:07 ][@Kain] Ammy trades another round of blows with the massive creature!
  509. [16:02:16 ]* Amaryllis coughs up a load of blood, then pushes herself off the rhino and chugs another hi-potion.
  510. [16:02:40 ][Theta_] Theta staggers to his feet. "I'm alright...I think..." He raises the rifle at the Ash, and fires again.
  511. [16:02:54 ][@Kain] The rhino is looking worse for wear! The mimic is hurt but not THAT bad off, the Ash is definitely injured!
  512. [16:03:04 ][Theta_] 2d6+8
  513. [16:03:04 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, 2d6+8: 16 [2d6=3,5]
  514. [16:03:10 ][@Kain] Hit!
  515. [16:03:14 ][Theta_] dual wield on the 3 cause I can
  516. [16:03:18 ][Theta_] 1d6
  517. [16:03:19 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, 1d6: 1 [1d6=1]
  518. [16:03:24 ][Theta_] Well still hits!
  519. [16:03:44 ][Theta_] 279 damage! wind and piercing
  520. [16:03:50 ][Theta_] 2d6+8 shoots again cause of haste!
  521. [16:03:51 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, shoots again cause of haste!: 11 [2d6=2,1]
  522. [16:04:02 ][Theta_] 1d6 dual wield on the 1
  523. [16:04:03 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, dual wield on the 1: 4 [1d6=4]
  524. [16:04:08 ][@Kain] Hits!
  525. [16:04:19 ][Theta_] 285 damage! wind and piercing
  526. [16:04:46 ][@Kain] The Ash flutters backwards, coughing as if something is stuck in its throat, chokes, and then explodes into a cloud of red light.
  527. [16:04:55 ][@Kain] The two beasts still seem intent on attacking!
  528. [16:05:39 ][@Kain] Zephyr is stunned...
  529. [16:06:10 ][@Kain] Elizabeth casts Curaga on the party! Everyone recovers 100 HP.
  530. [16:06:23 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "Yep, they've lost. This is just a slugfest now."
  531. [16:07:18 ]* DiceMaid-9001 (DiceMaid-9@sux-EADD5C74) has left #kaingame (Left all channels)
  532. [16:07:29 ]* DiceMaid-9001 (DiceMaid-9@sux-EADD5C74) has joined #kaingame
  533. [16:08:58 ][@Kain] Is that erryone? Okay.
  534. [16:09:03 ][Theta_] (Yeah think it is)
  535. [16:09:10 ][Amaryllis] Yup.
  536. [16:09:10 ][@Kain] The rhino shivers and tries to keep attacking Lenore as per its last orders.
  537. [16:09:13 ][@Kain] 1d2
  538. [16:09:13 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 1d2: 1 [1d2=1]
  539. [16:09:16 ][@Kain] Miss!
  540. [16:09:26 ][@Kain] The mimic attempts to sting Theta!
  541. [16:09:30 ][@Kain] 2#2d6+5
  542. [16:09:30 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2#2d6+5: 14 [2d6=5,4], 16 [2d6=5,6]
  543. [16:09:37 ][Lenore] "Things are looking pretty bad for you, huh?"
  544. [16:10:05 ][@Kain] 2d6+7 Opposed Force vs Poison; 2d6+7 opposed Finesse vs Stun
  545. [16:10:06 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, Opposed Force vs Poison: 15 [2d6=5,3]; opposed Finesse vs Stun: 11 [2d6=2,2]
  546. [16:10:27 ][@Kain] The damage is likely negligible to Theta anyway
  547. [16:10:43 ][@Kain] Sorbet: "These poor things can't even stop if they wanted to!"
  548. [16:10:45 ][Theta_] 2d6+6 force
  549. [16:10:46 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, force: 12 [2d6=5,1]
  550. [16:10:48 ][Theta_] 2d6+5 finesse
  551. [16:10:48 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, finesse: 16 [2d6=5,6]
  552. [16:11:03 ][@Kain] Sorbet: "What a horrible power... defying nature like that..."
  553. [16:11:37 ][Theta_] Theta is Poisoned!
  554. [16:11:43 ][@Kain] Sorbet: "You can't hear them, can you? They're begging us... begging us to stop them..."
  555. [16:13:30 ]* Amaryllis nods at the Shamans' words. "Well, if it's okay to use shadow now..." Ammy backs up away from the melee and closes her eyes, exhaling a deep breath and lifting her lantern as her shadow quivers then grows to encompass the whole battlefield. Large black tendrils rise up to wring out the creatures, trying to choke them into unconsciousness rather than kill them.
  556. [16:13:45 ][Amaryllis] Darkside Shadeblade (misses allies) Nigthsword for long range
  557. [16:13:54 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+8
  558. [16:13:55 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, 2d6+8: 18 [2d6=5,5]
  559. [16:14:02 ][Amaryllis] 1d6 crit fishing?
  560. [16:14:03 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, crit fishing?: 4 [1d6=4]
  561. [16:14:13 ][@Kain] Hits, anyway
  562. [16:14:27 ][Amaryllis] 2d6 blade reroll for shiggles
  563. [16:14:28 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, blade reroll for shiggles: 6 [2d6=3,3]
  564. [16:14:38 ][Amaryllis] nerp, using the first roll then
  565. [16:15:03 ][Amaryllis] 368 piercing shadow arm, 48 damage and blind on attack
  566. [16:16:48 ][@Kain] The rhino can't counterattack a ranged attack... and finally starts to topple over.
  567. [16:16:55 ][@Kain] The branding vanishes from its forehead.
  568. [16:17:10 ][@Kain] The elves are shocked at the shadows that erupted out of Ammy when she used that technique!
  569. [16:17:18 ][@Kain] Only the Chocobo Mimic is left!
  570. [16:17:21 ][Theta_] Theta looks at the mimic and squints.
  571. [16:17:54 ][@Kain] The chocobo mimic seems to be on its last legs, but it's not out!
  572. [16:18:11 ][Theta_] A Spirit Bear appears behind him and swats the poison away, and then he baps it with the butt of his gun with an earthen force.
  573. [16:18:18 ][Theta_] 2d6+8 local quake
  574. [16:18:18 ][DiceMaid-9001] Theta_, local quake: 12 [2d6=2,2]
  575. [16:18:35 ][@Kain] That -will- hit.
  576. [16:18:43 ][Theta_] 284 earth damage
  577. [16:19:13 ][@Kain] Aaand there it goes. It collapses into a wad. There's a cracking of bones as its body twists back into the shape of a normal, exhausted chocobo.
  578. [16:19:25 ][@Kain] With the last of the Ash's influence gone, the barrier in front of the entrance vanishes.
  579. [16:19:41 ]* Lenore gives out a sigh of relief. "Everyone okay?"
  580. [16:19:46 ]* Amaryllis calls her shadow back into its normal spot and lowers her lantern, letting the healing energy wash over her.
  581. [16:20:01 ][Amaryllis] "I'm fine."
  582. [16:20:01 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "That wasn't so bad.
  583. [16:20:10 ]* Theta_ looks around for the previously stunned King
  584. [16:20:24 ][@Kain] Zephyr rubs his face as he gets up. "A bit embarassed but I'm alright."
  585. [16:21:05 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "You fight with the ferocity of our kingdom's best warriors, I have to say I'm impressed."
  586. [16:21:14 ][Theta_] "Demons at the shrines. Just peachy. That'll probably be a reoccuring theme here..." He grumbles, slinging the rifle on his back again.
  587. [16:21:32 ][Theta_] Theta wasn't physically brused here, but that Death spell certainly knocked the wind out of him
  588. [16:22:13 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Demons? This... really isn't good."
  589. [16:22:49 ][Amaryllis] "If they're all protected against shadow, then that shall indeed be quite the annoyance." Ammy twirls her knife, then casts it away into nothingness. She hangs her lantern at her belt again. "Shall we go forth?"
  590. [16:22:50 ][Lenore] "At least it wasn't one of the fiends...although it was kind of similar..."
  591. [16:23:21 ][@Kain] The shamans hurry inside!
  592. [16:23:52 ][Theta_] Theta follows and finds some place nice to sit and catch his breath, probably by the waterside of the pool here.
  593. [16:24:40 ][@Kain] Inside, you find a large chamber where a pool of lifestream energy sloshes about, surrounded by a few frozen elves sitting on the floor.
  594. [16:25:42 ]* Amaryllis stares at the pool of lifestream, then goes to grab one of her empty potion bottles and fill it up. She used her last bottle on her summoner pact examining tool, so might as well get another.
  595. [16:26:02 ][Lenore] Lenore sits down to take a breather.
  596. [16:26:06 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Ahhh, the Shrine of Life, where we celebrate the existance of ourselves and other creatures the world over - in so many nice ways, too. I'd advise against drinking that, by the by." he warns Ammy.
  597. [16:26:38 ][Amaryllis] "I wouldn't drink it, but I've found pouring it over ones wounds can be soothing."
  598. [16:27:33 ][Amaryllis] "Not to mention the applications in studying certain forms of magical phenomena." Ammy stoops down and lightly wafts some of the lifestream over herself as she too takes a moment of rest.
  599. [16:28:05 ][Theta_] "I recall when I suggested Nat drink some of it. That ended sorta funny, in retrospect."
  600. [16:28:54 ][Amaryllis] "I hope wherever she is, she's making better decisions than that now."
  601. [16:29:02 ][@Kain] Sorbet and Welyna have a seat across from each other at the pool, cross-legged, and raise their arms.
  602. [16:29:16 ][@Kain] Oh, Ammy, if you only knew.
  603. [16:29:30 ][Theta_] While the King goes about waking the Shamans or however this works, he beckons the water to swirl around and restore everyone's MP, as well as the light in here to glow a bit warmer, restoring their HP
  604. [16:29:50 ][@Kain] They don't really mess with the frozen civillians
  605. [16:30:01 ][@Kain] The two shamans do speak, though not to you:
  606. [16:32:59 ][@Kain] "Mother Gaia who nurtures us, hear our plea. Oh forests and children of the wood who grant us fruit and shelter, listen now. All of the creatures of the land upon which we toil and all of the beasts of the endless seas, we beseech you. The bones of the earth that nourish our crops, the lifeblood of the planet that flows before us... Bless us with Life, O World!" the language is not Elvish,
  607. [16:32:59 ][@Kain] but something else you only understand because you wear the lipstick.
  608. [16:33:55 ][@Kain] The entire temple begins to quake with their words, and the pool of energy begins bubbling furiously.
  609. [16:35:16 ][@Kain] And then the liquid begins to stream up and out of the pool like ivy tendrils, snaking into the air and around the shamans.
  610. [16:35:34 ][@Kain] They're lifted into the air, briefly, and they let their legs and arms fall limp.
  611. [16:36:05 ][@Kain] Then... they're set gently back onto the ground, both glowing with a green aura that fades after a moment.
  612. [16:36:17 ][@Kain] Then look at Zephyr in unison and nod.
  613. [16:37:54 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "And... that's it! The shrine has empowered them. Life is probably the most powerful and versatile aspect we worship, so there you go."
  614. [16:37:59 ]* Amaryllis watches the entire process with interest before speaking up. "So this pool of life energy is the focus for this shrine? I have seen others like it before. I wonder what acts as the power source for the others, and whether it exists in the rest of Gaia as this does."
  615. [16:38:32 ][@Kain] Welyna: "The other shrines have different fonts of energy, each linked to a different power of a sort."
  616. [16:38:46 ][Lenore] "Hmmmm..."
  617. [16:38:54 ][Lenore] "These are laylines..."
  618. [16:39:11 ][Theta_] "Or at least this one is," he slowly stands.
  619. [16:39:13 ][Lenore] Lenore remains quiet in thought after saying that.
  620. [16:39:32 ][@Kain] Theta's necklace globe slowly starts to spin.
  621. [16:39:55 ]* Amaryllis glances over. "What is that?"
  622. [16:40:30 ]* Theta_ looks down at it. "It means there's a lot of spirits around here. Weird. Why'd they just now coalesce?"
  623. [16:40:46 ][Amaryllis] "Perhaps they were called by the unleashed power of the shrine."
  624. [16:44:48 ][Theta_] "Maybe? Dunno what it means for us though..."
  625. [16:44:58 ][Theta_] "With this secured, is there anything further we must do here?"
  626. [16:45:39 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Nope! Maybe post some guards here."
  627. [16:45:50 ][Lenore] "I think it's time we got to helping the front!"
  628. [16:47:27 ][Amaryllis] "Can we expect any immediate benefits from the shrine when we go to do that? Or will it take time to channel its power?"
  629. [16:48:42 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "I quite agree, little Lightning Bug! We should get movi- hm? Well, the benefits are generally immediate. We -could- send them to tend the wounded to the west, and that'd take a bit longer, but..."
  630. [16:50:08 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "I mentioned some examples of what they can do - what do you all think our lovely shamans should put their skills towards?"
  631. [16:50:38 ]* Theta_ seems rather puzzled over the necklace's sudden activity, but shrugs it off for now. "Would it be worth our time to split up a bit here, maybe?"
  632. [16:50:49 ]* Amaryllis turns to Liz. "You are the white mage here. Do you have any suggestions?"
  633. [16:51:00 ][Theta_] "There's another shrine north of here, after all, along with another city."
  634. [16:51:55 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "Let's accelerate the healing in the Qu's bodies uncontrollably to a point that they develop advanced malignant tumors. Can we do that?"
  635. [16:52:06 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "I... I don't think so."
  636. [16:52:42 ]* Amaryllis rubs her chin. "I do like how you think."
  637. [16:53:15 ][Lenore] "Oooh, that's a really neat idea Liz! If...slightly disturbing."
  638. [16:55:11 ][Theta_] "...Let's save that one for if he really -is- eating the Shamans."
  639. [16:55:32 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "So, do we march for Tir na dam then?" he says at Theta's decision. "It's probably a bit of a hike without chocobos, but if we hurry, or go back for some, it shouldn't be an issue."
  640. [16:55:54 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "The beasts of this forest are rather docile for the most part."
  641. [16:56:24 ][@Kain] Sorbet: "I'll do you one better and call chocobos to us!"
  642. [16:57:59 ][Amaryllis] "What if we sent some of our teleporters in the direction of Tir na Dam? They can easily retreat and call for backup if there is a dangerous situation at the sun shrine as well, but in the meantime we can help on the front lines."
  643. [16:58:02 ][Theta_] "It was just a suggestion - if you were planning for aerial bombardment out west anyway, I don't think you'd need all of us right?"
  644. [17:00:04 ][Lenore] "Not really~! It'd be nice to get the troops to strike after the bombs, though!"
  645. [17:00:06 ][Amaryllis] "Perhaps not."
  646. [17:00:09 ][@Kain] Alright then - who you sending where?
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  648. [17:01:45 ][Amaryllis] If the Stray is getting used for bombardment, Ammy's going along there. Plus she can probably help the most there out of the places we're considering now.
  649. [17:03:09 ][Lenore] bombsbombsbombs
  650. [17:04:07 ][Theta_] Theta seems prety okay with pressing on while the others take to the west. Might take him a bit to catch up later, but most the stuff he can offer at the moment is in production anyway!
  651. [17:04:46 ][@Kain] Okay, then!
  652. [17:06:44 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Very well! I'll accompany these ladies to the west for a chance to test Lena's weapons myself! This is going to be great~"
  653. [17:07:25 ][@Kain] 2 experience and a destiny, by the way!
  654. [17:07:31 ][Lenore] Hoho~
  655. [17:08:01 ][@Kain] You also get 25,000 gil in war funds from your various allies putting up some dough for you.
  656. [17:08:05 ][@Kain] (each)
  657. [17:08:24 ][Lenore] Nice~
  658. [17:09:25 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "Fair enough. I kinda wanted to see the fireworks myself but if you guys are going to need teleports, I guess I better head on with Theta."
  659. [17:09:44 ][Theta_] Little do they know, Theta's just gonna use it to make a swag hat.
  660. [17:09:51 ][Theta_] "Adenine headed up north, actually."
  661. [17:09:57 ][Amaryllis] "If you get to the city fast enough, perhaps you could watch through the beacon."
  662. [17:10:23 ][Theta_] "So once I get to Tir Na Dam, we could backtrack fairly easily if you do want to go with them."
  663. [17:12:32 ][@Kain] Liz considers. "Welll... alright. "
  664. [17:14:48 ][@Kain] Liz: "If she's with you there anyway, with the Beacon and Teleport you could probably join us if there's an emergency, too..."
  665. [17:15:04 ][@Kain] Liz: "Don't think they'll really be able to do much but you never know, yeah?"
  666. [17:15:21 ][Amaryllis] (Wait, you can teleport anywhere you can see via the beacon?)
  667. [17:15:26 ][Theta_] "I'm sure they'll be plenty of hands to toss bombs around, so missing one pair shouldn't hurt that bad," he laughs. "Guess I should get moving then if I'm heading out though."
  668. [17:15:38 ][@Kain] No, Liz meant Adenine teleporting to the Stray.
  669. [17:15:52 ][Amaryllis] (oh okay shenanigans cancelled for now :3)
  670. [17:16:04 ][Theta_] (Forget shenanigans, that could backfire so hard)
  671. [17:16:33 ][@Kain] Liz nods. "Alright, stay safe, Theta." she pecks him on the cheek. "Later."
  672. [17:17:29 ][Theta_] "You too," he kisses her back, waves to the others and heads off to find a Chocobo willing to ferry him.
  673. [17:18:03 ][@Kain] What did you guys want to do with the Life Shamans again?
  674. [17:18:29 ][@Kain] Oh, well.
  675. [17:18:37 ][Amaryllis] ARMY OF RHINOS..?
  676. [17:18:42 ][Lenore] ... ^
  677. [17:18:52 ][Lenore] Healing for the whole army?
  678. [17:19:03 ][@Kain] Recruiting the wildlife is indeed an option
  679. [17:19:11 ][Amaryllis] Rhino cavalry would be badass.
  680. [17:19:15 ][@Kain] Or you could have them focus on healing
  681. [17:20:08 ][@Kain] In any case, Ammy, Lenore, Liz, and King Zephyr head back to Tir na Antae to board the Athenaeum Stray!
  682. [17:20:10 ][Amaryllis] Well we got two shamans. We could compromise and do a bit of both?
  683. [17:20:20 ][@Kain] You could, splitting their power a bit.
  684. [17:21:15 ][@Kain] Noah is waiting with the engine running, he's expecting you all as you get on board.
  685. [17:22:18 ]* Amaryllis greets him with a hug and a kiss. "...You ready for this?" There's a little twinge of worry in her eyes.
  686. [17:24:25 ][@Kain] Noah just laughs the question off. "Amaryllis, I think I've worried enough in these past ten years. And over the silliest things, too. But now, even in the face of something serious, like flying into combat... I really can't say I'm afraid. Why should I be, anyway? You're here by my side."
  687. [17:24:50 ][Lenore] "Let's goooooo~!" She runs right inside, somewhat impatiently
  688. [17:25:02 ][Lenore] 2d6 truf for shiggles btw
  689. [17:25:02 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, truf for shiggles btw: 12 [2d6=6,6]
  690. [17:25:07 ][Lenore] wat
  691. [17:25:14 ][Lenore] I believe that's double reroll
  692. [17:25:17 ][@Kain] Just
  693. [17:25:22 ][@Kain] pick a spell at that point
  694. [17:25:26 ][Amaryllis] "Well-" Ammy's cut off by Lenore's entrance. She just nods and squeezes Noah a little tigther. "You're right."
  695. [17:25:43 ][Lenore] Any spell? You sure?
  696. [17:26:07 ][@Kain] It's a crit and I'm in a good mood :V I'll allow shenanigans this time.
  697. [17:28:32 ][@Kain] Zephyr looks around the ship with a bit of interest. "So much wood. Most elves wouldn't even step inside here. But whatever floats your air boat, in my humble opinion."
  698. [17:28:49 ][Lenore] Just to be nice I won't take Ultima and blow up the entire army without spending any destiny
  699. [17:30:32 ][@Kain] well, yes let's avoid Ultima anyway
  700. [17:30:44 ][@Kain] not THAT much shenanigans
  701. [17:30:54 ][Lenore] (I've decided, though, so let's move on to nuking)
  702. [17:31:43 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "And in my humble opinion I think your people are limiting themselves by sticking to an odd custom. Are trees really that important to you?"
  703. [17:32:27 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Ah, we always did have this conversation with the humans - the answer's yes, and I understand your skepticism. But we -wish- to live that way, so that's our right, whether we end up the most technologically advanced or not."
  704. [17:33:10 ][@Kain] Elizabeth: "Fair enough."
  705. [17:34:06 ][@Kain] Noah lifts the Stray into the air, and soon enough you're flying over the plains and marshes!
  706. [17:36:21 ][@Kain] You soon pass by Elvaana with not so much even a flicker from the capital's defense system. Zephyr looks out as you pass. "This is a view none of my people have ever held before of the city... I have to admit I envy you all a lot."
  707. [17:37:25 ][Lenore] "Mmmm, well, you won't have to envy us for all that long, right?"
  708. [17:38:28 ][Amaryllis] "There will be plenty of time for you and your people to enjoy airships and the rest of the world's new developments once this conflict is over."
  709. [17:40:21 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "I think I'd like that..." he looks at Lenore. "Would you teach me about your culture sometime? And perhaps, a little bit about yourself...? I'd gladly do the same in kind~"
  710. [17:40:46 ][Lenore] "Of course~! I was going to anyway~!"
  711. [17:41:20 ][@Kain] The airship is disturbingly quiet without Cait or Nat around, but it chugs along to the west.
  712. [17:41:43 ][Lenore] D:
  713. [17:43:22 ][@Kain] You see two different armies of Qu from this vantage point - there is a battle at the river coursing between the mountains - it looks like the Qu are gaining ground on the elven army. And then, a large group of soldiers pushing or pulling cannons on wheels through the ravine northwest of Elvaana.
  714. [17:46:43 ][@Kain] Where to?
  715. [17:46:53 ][Lenore] Lenore sits on the deck, sorting her bombs, and getting everything ready to be lit and dropped~
  716. [17:47:32 ][@Kain] King Zephyr grabs two handfuls of Lenore's bombs
  717. [17:47:51 ][Lenore] w h o a
  718. [17:48:27 ][Amaryllis] "Can your defensive weapon in the capital aim at those Qu with the cannons? We should aim to take that choke point right now if so."
  719. [17:48:34 ][@Kain] The explosives, silly, what did you think he was grabbing!
  720. [17:48:40 ][Lenore] (I know)
  721. [17:49:24 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Two cities have to adjust their beacons for us to be able to use it discriminately on ground targets." he mentions. "Remember? I mentioned that back at the capital."
  722. [17:49:46 ][Theta_] (That did look pretty lewd)
  723. [17:50:29 ][Amaryllis] "Do we not have two cities now? Or are you saying we need to take Tir na Dam before it will be usable?"
  724. [17:51:02 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "The latter, yes."
  725. [17:51:15 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "The capital plus two other cities."
  726. [17:55:10 ][Lenore] "So lessse'...we ready to bomb yet?"
  727. [17:55:24 ][@Kain] <@Kain> Where to?
  728. [17:55:27 ][Lenore] "Ammy, I'll let you and Zephyr figure out where it'd be best to bomb!"
  729. [17:56:16 ][Amaryllis] "I still suggest the choke point. If the Qu push past that point, then they have two avenues of attack to reach the capital and cutting off the one they're advancing on now will do no good. But what do you think?"
  730. [17:56:27 ][@Kain] "I don't like the look of those things they're dragging towards my city - but the royal guard SHOULD be able to handle things. I think."
  731. [17:57:00 ][Lenore] "Hmmm, okay, Choke Point and cannons it is! We have enough bombs for the job, I think!"
  732. [17:57:15 ][Lenore] "And I havea special something to add to it all~"
  733. [17:57:15 ][Amaryllis] "In an emergency, we can call for Adenine. A magnetite cloud spell should prevent those cannons from firing."
  734. [17:57:25 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "So I agree, let's assist the group at Goldriver Pass."
  735. [17:58:18 ][@Kain] Noah: "On our way, then!" he directs the Stray further west towards the choke point.
  736. [17:58:20 ]* Theta_ has quit (Ping timeout)
  737. [17:59:10 ][Amaryllis] From what we saw earlier, were these Qu outfitted with high quality armor?
  738. [17:59:16 ][@Kain] Soon, both armies are looking up as the dragonfly ship buzzes over them!
  739. [17:59:42 ][@Kain] These Qu are in some pretty decent chainmail, but you don't see much in the way of Adamantite, except...
  740. [17:59:46 ][@Kain] Roll Awareness!
  741. [17:59:49 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+3
  742. [17:59:51 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, 2d6+3: 10 [2d6=1,6]
  743. [17:59:55 ][Amaryllis] 2d6+10 choco
  744. [17:59:56 ][DiceMaid-9001] Amaryllis, choco: 16 [2d6=2,4]
  745. [17:59:57 ][Lenore] 2d6+5
  746. [17:59:58 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, 2d6+5: 8 [2d6=2,1]
  747. [18:00:02 ][Lenore] herp derp
  748. [18:00:15 ][@Kain] The chocobo is once again the most eagle-eyed.
  749. [18:00:37 ][Lenore] teehee, an eagle is a bird
  750. [18:01:20 ][@Kain] She chirps at something and you squint a bit - you can just make out one in about thirty Qu... seem to be made of solid, moving Adamantite. These Qu are a little bigger than normal and stomping forward like unstoppable, living statues.
  751. [18:01:33 ][Lenore] "Hmmmmmm~"
  752. [18:01:44 ][Lenore] "Well, those could be a problem, let me think..."
  753. [18:01:47 ][Lenore] "Ah!"
  754. [18:01:50 ][Amaryllis] "I may have at least a partial solution to that. I'll wait until we're in spellcasting range."
  755. [18:02:17 ][Lenore] "My little bombchus are best at breaking things, maybe they could soften them up? Or...hmmm..."
  756. [18:02:23 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Just tell me when I can drop these over!"
  757. [18:03:33 ][@Kain] Noah has a look himself. "...What in the world?"
  758. [18:03:46 ][Lenore] "Okay, I think I know what you're going to do Ammy, go for it!"
  759. [18:03:50 ][Amaryllis] "I'll soften their armor the best I can." Ammy starts chanting a Melt spell under her breath, and the air around her quickly starts growing very hot. She winces but keeps the chant going, ready to Black Sky Melt over the group of reinforced Qu.
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  761. [18:05:04 ][@Kain] They warp and twist a bit, not merely being coated with the stuff but made entiely of it. This helps the Elves a bit but leaves the Stray a bit open to counterattack! One of the Qu throws an adamantine battle fork upward.
  762. [18:05:09 ][@Kain] 2d6+10
  763. [18:05:09 ][DiceMaid-9001] Kain, 2d6+10: 15 [2d6=1,4]
  764. [18:05:39 ][@Kain] The fork rams into the hull and makes a hole somewhere.
  765. [18:06:43 ][Lenore] "All right, Zephyr, Liz, let's dump them now! Zephyr, you drop the bombchus with their Impacts, to break the armor, I'll drop my Technicolor bombs, with their variety of elemental effects, and then Liz, you drop the Blushing Bombs last! Any questions?"
  766. [18:07:03 ][@Kain] Liz: "Got it!"
  767. [18:07:16 ][Amaryllis] "We'll retrieve it after the battle." Ammy says as the fork makes impact. "Melt it down and create adamantite ammunition for Theta's weapon."
  768. [18:07:38 ][@Kain] Zephyr: "Haha, let'em rip!" he lights the bombs with whatever you hand him and tosses them over.
  769. [18:07:43 ][Lenore] DOWN THEY GO~. The charm bombs go last to make sure getting hit doesn't cancel out the charm!
  770. [18:08:27 ][@Kain] Several explosions go off, tossing several Qu into the air! Lenore's elemental bombs pack a punch against the Adamantite Soldiers, and then the charm bombs rain down...
  771. [18:09:13 ][@Kain] The solid metal Qus seem to be unaffected, but quite a few of the rest are unconscious, on fire, or making kissing faces at each other. The elves begin to get a bit of an advantage.
  772. [18:09:35 ][Lenore] 2d6+175 damage for most bombs; 2d6+275 for the two out of 4 technicolor bombs that deal Lightning damage, the other two deal Earth and Shadow.
  773. [18:09:36 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, damage for most bombs: 183 [2d6=2,6]; for the two out of 4 technicolor bombs that deal Lightning damage, the other two deal Earth and Shadow.: 283 [2d6=3,5]
  774. [18:09:43 ][Lenore] Of course
  775. [18:09:54 ][@Kain] Oh yeah, that definitely knocks quite a few unconscious.
  776. [18:10:01 ][Lenore] The bombs deal those elements OR non-elemental OR Fire, whatever is most effective
  777. [18:10:41 ][Lenore] And then, Lenore concentrates with everything she has.
  778. [18:12:10 ][Lenore] She calls forth the most power she can, chanting. "Skies above, rain down retribution to those who would dirty this land! Repel the foreign menace! METEO!" She calls forth a swarm of Meteors, raining down upon the Qu army!
  779. [18:12:32 ][Lenore] 2d6+625 damage, piercing, to everything that's hit
  780. [18:12:33 ][DiceMaid-9001] Lenore, damage, piercing, to everything that's hit: 632 [2d6=5,2]
  781. [18:12:50 ][@Kain] Welp
  782. [18:13:01 ][Amaryllis] "..." Ammy fishes in her bag and hands Lenore a hi-ether. "Can you do that again?"
  783. [18:13:13 ][Lenore] Chug! "Sure!"
  784. [18:13:17 ][@Kain] Pretty much only the Adamantine Soldiers and the ones that scrambled for cover are still standing.
  785. [18:13:18 ][Amaryllis] "That would just be bloody brilliant."
  786. [18:13:44 ][@Kain] And then...
  787. [18:13:49 ][@Kain] The winds begin to pick up.
  788. [18:13:50 ][@Kain] Hard.
  789. [18:14:07 ][Lenore] "Ah, they've caught on, I think!"
  790. [18:14:23 ][@Kain] Noah: "What the hell...? Oh gods... H-hurricane!"
  791. [18:15:05 ][@Kain] A column of wind picking up dirt and swirling clouds and dead bodies seems to have formed out of nowhere, making its way directly towards the Stray.
  792. [18:15:27 ][Amaryllis] If I illusionist that into water, would it turn it into a rainstorm or would it make the magic only able to affect water and not wind? Or let's say I make it Earth?
  793. [18:15:31 ][@Kain] And in the midst of the battlefield, a ten-foot tall Qu teleports in, slipping on a pair of sunshades.
  794. [18:15:44 ][Lenore] (hahahaha oh god)
  795. [18:16:02 ][@Kain] Illusionist won't work!
  796. [18:16:08 ][@Kain] And....
  797. [18:16:11 ][Lenore] Deal with it
  798. [18:16:18 ][@Kain] TO BE CONTINUED
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