Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] - Page 30

the_matrix_walker · 07-04-2015, 11:00 AM

"You're the one who started this, you came to me!"

>TSSSSSS< the flare sizzles into the shadow.

"Father, stop the damn car!"

If jabbing Jake with the flare seems ineffective, Marcus will pull a blade and start cutting the belts and wires to disable the car.

ericthered · 07-06-2015, 07:39 AM

Jake is pretty far down in the cracks of the engine-- and able enough to evade the flare, at least while marcus has one hand on the hood.

one hand is holding the hood of the car. Where will he put the flare when he goes for the longer sword?

the_matrix_walker · 07-06-2015, 08:52 AM

Spoiler:

Marcus jabs the tip of the flare into the radiator overflow, instantly melting through the thin plastic, and resting it's tip on the metal radiator below, so he can leave it there to burn while he goes for his sword.

Skullcrusher · 07-06-2015, 09:00 AM

Randal will work through his contacts to see if there were any recent fires where the victims suffered PTSD? He will include Firemen in that search. Perhaps one of them could be stalking their previous victims for extra snacks while they regroup.

ericthered · 07-07-2015, 01:47 PM

Warehouse Aftermath: Randal Kane

Mr. Chua says he can get some reports on that, but it will take a while.

"We didn't send you in to scare them off, we sent you in to scout them out. I've got a new assignment for you anyways."

He pulls a sheath of papers out. "We've determined what we think is a young immortal, or an attempt at an immortal. The police have been tracking the case for some time. Its a series of rape victims all killed in the same manner -- having their head held under water. We have a strong suspect. He ranges across the western world, and has a different identity in several places. He prefers wet regions and is a confirmed mage. We believe he is either persuing immortal status or recently gained it. Unlike most immortals, he doesn't years and years of resources. We do think he has supernatural servants, but is likely to be short on mortal ones. We think this is part of his connection with wet areas."

"His name is Ross Francom. We don't know for sure if he's our correct target. One of his residences is just over the washington border. We need you to determine if he is our target. If he is, kill him. If you can't tell, capture him. "

Three Fae: Marcus Savage

The flare burns through the radiator in a second and marcus leaves in burning away in its unhelpful location. He draws his sword, takes just a moment to analyze were to hit, and slashes a moving belt. It is sliced through and flies up, hitting the hood.

The pastor honks his horn louldly.

Marcus slashes again, at a different belt, then another. The belts fly in the air, and the car begins to slow down (in got up to about 40 mph), the motor stopping its humm. The caution lights are on, and the pastor lays on the horn again. Marcus notices they are approaching a busy road -- they probably have enough speed to make it.

GM rolls:
Fast draw
Mechanic Automotive IQ -5 (default) +4 (easy task)
attack roll 23 -1 (awkward position) -5 (size) *3
Perception 16

OCC: yes, Jake is moving around in the engine, trying to stay away from marcus. He picked the spot precisely because its easy for him to pull of stunts like that. Yes, its a car. Yes, the hood goes up and down, but that still requires you to hold onto it with one hand, and anchors that hand in a weird spot-- particularly with him standing on the bumper -- you can't close it that much.

the_matrix_walker · 07-07-2015, 06:38 PM

((OOC: Note that he can probably manage this with limited handholds thanks to Lizard Climbing. ))

Marcus shifts to the drivers side, of the vehicle and shouts at the priest.

"Hit the goddamn breaks!"

If the driver does not respond, Marcus will slap him, hoping to snap him out of it. If he still does not respond, Marcus will grab the wheel and try and force them to the shoulder of the road. If none of that works out, he will try and grab the guy and yank him out, hopefully jumping them free before a collision.

Talosian · 07-08-2015, 12:33 AM

Jack nods his head absently through most of the explanation, watching a fluttering sparrow over James's shoulder. "... I just want to bring someone back for a year." Jack's facade of inhuman fae disinterest cracks slightly, memories of grisly corpses and a burning circus sending a ripple of emotion across his face before he can restore his impassive mask. "May I set limits on the favor? I wish for it to require magical talent, and have a point other than my own embarrassment. As for contacting me, will email work? or I can give you a magical item that will track me down when you need it--" "Yes, that would do quite nicely, and your conditions are acceptable," Jack grins, imagining the myriad ways he could twist the exact words of the deal - if only he could afford to squander potential help. "Well, with your assurance that this shan't become the kind of mess that might inconvenience me, I do believe I have a book to steal." He rubs his hands together, grin turning from devilish to excited. "Provide me the address and any other information you may have on Brucie or his dwelling, and I'll see you back here in a day or so to exchange grimoire for this tracker of yours." He pauses for a moment, then adds, "And if, perchance, you can think of other potentially valuable items I might snatch from a fellow mage, it might help to disguise the purpose and," he pauses significantly, "origin of the theft."

Spoiler:

Skullcrusher · 07-08-2015, 05:52 AM

Randal says,"Very well. I will need to resupply. I will leave within the hour."

He eats and gathers what gear he needs. Then heads to his next assignment.

ericthered · 07-09-2015, 09:49 AM

Warehouse Aftermath: Randal Kane
Randal suits up and heads up north towards his target. Does he have a time of day he'd like to arrive?

Job in the Park: Jack Brown
The story is essentially true, but with details left out. James obviously knows the other guy, and the reasons for the denial seem to be personal and kept intentionally vauge. He's being honest about the whole thing remaining pretty quiet. The most notable part is what the spell claims to do: bringing people back to life is not trivial thing. This is a pretty impressive book. Or it leverages some dark ceremony to transfer life from one subject to another. probably both.

Three Fae: Marcus Savage

Marcus clamber to the side of the car, gripping its smooth surface. The door is shut, but its easy enough to open it -- the pastor has been far too busy to bother locking it. He shouts at the driver, who responds by grabbing his seat belt. Marcus yanks the wheel to the side, and the car rides up on the pavement. The car continues rolling as the pastor leans away from marcus and goes for his phone. he pulls it out as the car rolls to a stop.

GM rolls:
lizard climb -2 (bumpy ride -- curb)
driving (motorcycle) 16 -4(car) -2 (awkard positioning/not in driver's seat/fighting for wheel)

Lizard climb -- was not expecting that. Not sure I remembered it existing.

the_matrix_walker · 07-09-2015, 11:43 AM

Once the car stops, Marcus hops off and returns his focus to attacking Jake... He will step as needed to bring him into good alignment to strike at him.

"Didn't you know who you were going after? Did you really think you were going to get away with messing with me?"

07-04-2015, 11:00 AM	#291
the_matrix_walker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lynn, MA	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] "You're the one who started this, you came to me!" >TSSSSSS< the flare sizzles into the shadow. "Father, stop the damn car!" If jabbing Jake with the flare seems ineffective, Marcus will pull a blade and start cutting the belts and wires to disable the car.

07-06-2015, 07:39 AM	#292
ericthered Hero of Democracy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far from the ocean	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Jake is pretty far down in the cracks of the engine-- and able enough to evade the flare, at least while marcus has one hand on the hood. one hand is holding the hood of the car. Where will he put the flare when he goes for the longer sword? __________________ Be helpful, not pedantic Worlds Beyond Earth -- my blog Check out the PbP forum! If you don't see a game you'd like, ask me about making one! Last edited by ericthered; 07-06-2015 at 07:55 AM.

07-06-2015, 08:52 AM	#293
the_matrix_walker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lynn, MA	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Spoiler: This is a car, and not a semi truck or something, yes? Having a hand on the hood should not reduce his reach, hoods are on a hinge... And Jake spent time moving up to the top of the engine to get out of reach from the bottom... so you are saying he went back? Marcus jabs the tip of the flare into the radiator overflow, instantly melting through the thin plastic, and resting it's tip on the metal radiator below, so he can leave it there to burn while he goes for his sword.

07-06-2015, 09:00 AM	#294
Skullcrusher Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Randal will work through his contacts to see if there were any recent fires where the victims suffered PTSD? He will include Firemen in that search. Perhaps one of them could be stalking their previous victims for extra snacks while they regroup. __________________ You can get more with a 2X4 and a kind word then with just a kind word! Randal Kane - Trent Bauer

07-07-2015, 01:47 PM	#295
ericthered Hero of Democracy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far from the ocean	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Warehouse Aftermath: Randal Kane Mr. Chua says he can get some reports on that, but it will take a while. "We didn't send you in to scare them off, we sent you in to scout them out. I've got a new assignment for you anyways." He pulls a sheath of papers out. "We've determined what we think is a young immortal, or an attempt at an immortal. The police have been tracking the case for some time. Its a series of rape victims all killed in the same manner -- having their head held under water. We have a strong suspect. He ranges across the western world, and has a different identity in several places. He prefers wet regions and is a confirmed mage. We believe he is either persuing immortal status or recently gained it. Unlike most immortals, he doesn't years and years of resources. We do think he has supernatural servants, but is likely to be short on mortal ones. We think this is part of his connection with wet areas." "His name is Ross Francom. We don't know for sure if he's our correct target. One of his residences is just over the washington border. We need you to determine if he is our target. If he is, kill him. If you can't tell, capture him. " Three Fae: Marcus Savage The flare burns through the radiator in a second and marcus leaves in burning away in its unhelpful location. He draws his sword, takes just a moment to analyze were to hit, and slashes a moving belt. It is sliced through and flies up, hitting the hood. The pastor honks his horn louldly. Marcus slashes again, at a different belt, then another. The belts fly in the air, and the car begins to slow down (in got up to about 40 mph), the motor stopping its humm. The caution lights are on, and the pastor lays on the horn again. Marcus notices they are approaching a busy road -- they probably have enough speed to make it. GM rolls: Fast draw Mechanic Automotive IQ -5 (default) +4 (easy task) attack roll 23 -1 (awkward position) -5 (size) *3 Perception 16 OCC: yes, Jake is moving around in the engine, trying to stay away from marcus. He picked the spot precisely because its easy for him to pull of stunts like that. Yes, its a car. Yes, the hood goes up and down, but that still requires you to hold onto it with one hand, and anchors that hand in a weird spot-- particularly with him standing on the bumper -- you can't close it that much. __________________ Be helpful, not pedantic Worlds Beyond Earth -- my blog Check out the PbP forum! If you don't see a game you'd like, ask me about making one!

07-07-2015, 06:38 PM	#296
the_matrix_walker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lynn, MA	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] ((OOC: Note that he can probably manage this with limited handholds thanks to Lizard Climbing. )) Marcus shifts to the drivers side, of the vehicle and shouts at the priest. "Hit the goddamn breaks!" If the driver does not respond, Marcus will slap him, hoping to snap him out of it. If he still does not respond, Marcus will grab the wheel and try and force them to the shoulder of the road. If none of that works out, he will try and grab the guy and yank him out, hopefully jumping them free before a collision.

07-08-2015, 12:33 AM	#297
Talosian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Jack nods his head absently through most of the explanation, watching a fluttering sparrow over James's shoulder. "... I just want to bring someone back for a year." Jack's facade of inhuman fae disinterest cracks slightly, memories of grisly corpses and a burning circus sending a ripple of emotion across his face before he can restore his impassive mask. "May I set limits on the favor? I wish for it to require magical talent, and have a point other than my own embarrassment. As for contacting me, will email work? or I can give you a magical item that will track me down when you need it--" "Yes, that would do quite nicely, and your conditions are acceptable," Jack grins, imagining the myriad ways he could twist the exact words of the deal - if only he could afford to squander potential help. "Well, with your assurance that this shan't become the kind of mess that might inconvenience me, I do believe I have a book to steal." He rubs his hands together, grin turning from devilish to excited. "Provide me the address and any other information you may have on Brucie or his dwelling, and I'll see you back here in a day or so to exchange grimoire for this tracker of yours." He pauses for a moment, then adds, "And if, perchance, you can think of other potentially valuable items I might snatch from a fellow mage, it might help to disguise the purpose and," he pauses significantly, "origin of the theft." Spoiler: I assume James reads as being honest about his story and reasons thus far? __________________ "Talosian and Lamech are undead: they keep coming back for a month or two every few years." - ericthered

07-08-2015, 05:52 AM	#298
Skullcrusher Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Randal says,"Very well. I will need to resupply. I will leave within the hour." He eats and gathers what gear he needs. Then heads to his next assignment. __________________ You can get more with a 2X4 and a kind word then with just a kind word! Randal Kane - Trent Bauer

07-09-2015, 09:49 AM	#299
ericthered Hero of Democracy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far from the ocean	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Warehouse Aftermath: Randal Kane Randal suits up and heads up north towards his target. Does he have a time of day he'd like to arrive? Job in the Park: Jack Brown The story is essentially true, but with details left out. James obviously knows the other guy, and the reasons for the denial seem to be personal and kept intentionally vauge. He's being honest about the whole thing remaining pretty quiet. The most notable part is what the spell claims to do: bringing people back to life is not trivial thing. This is a pretty impressive book. Or it leverages some dark ceremony to transfer life from one subject to another. probably both. Three Fae: Marcus Savage Marcus clamber to the side of the car, gripping its smooth surface. The door is shut, but its easy enough to open it -- the pastor has been far too busy to bother locking it. He shouts at the driver, who responds by grabbing his seat belt. Marcus yanks the wheel to the side, and the car rides up on the pavement. The car continues rolling as the pastor leans away from marcus and goes for his phone. he pulls it out as the car rolls to a stop. GM rolls: lizard climb -2 (bumpy ride -- curb) driving (motorcycle) 16 -4(car) -2 (awkard positioning/not in driver's seat/fighting for wheel) Lizard climb -- was not expecting that. Not sure I remembered it existing. __________________ Be helpful, not pedantic Worlds Beyond Earth -- my blog Check out the PbP forum! If you don't see a game you'd like, ask me about making one!

07-09-2015, 11:43 AM	#300
the_matrix_walker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lynn, MA	Re: Monster Hunters: Justice [IC] Once the car stops, Marcus hops off and returns his focus to attacking Jake... He will step as needed to bring him into good alignment to strike at him. "Didn't you know who you were going after? Did you really think you were going to get away with messing with me?"