[IC] A Stranger Land

Ulthar88 · 10-12-2011, 04:56 PM

A Strange Dream
You just knew teaming up with those other adventurers was going to mean trouble. But with the unexpected appearance of demons in the area, it seemed like a good idea at the time, especially since they claimed to be demon-hunters. The other guys were on the upper ledge, you were down below when the big horned guy seemed to step out of a rock right behind you. The old wizard shouted something about 'porting you up there and that rogue hurled something silvery at the demon that apparently bothered it a lot -- then it all happens at once...

You feel the nauseating tug of teleportation magic at the same time you see the demon do some gating of his own, he is either gating something in or himself out. But then the familiar brief blackness of a teleport overcomes you... except this isn't brief at all... and you are falling! All is blackness and you fall faster and faster -- did that damn spell-slinger 'port you into the clouds?

Wait... you feel yourself falling, but there is no whoosh of wind, no movement of your limbs... ah, this must be only a dream! Yes, you can feel yourself waking up. Everything will be okay now... except for that rock under your butt.

Wait... what's a rock doing under your butt?

Ulthar88 · 10-12-2011, 04:57 PM

A Stranger Dawn
You wake to find yourself spread-eagled on the ground, draped over your own backpack... ow. You blink open your eyes to a gorgeous, unblemished sky fading from deep purple on one side to a pale turquoise where the sun is just coming up. Or is it going down? No... it's definitely sunrise. As the light creeps up over a horizon ragged like torn parchment, you get the sinking realization that you had not been dreaming at all.

The earth beneath you is dry and deeply cracked; despite a slight chill in the air, the ground feels vaguely warm, as if it hadn't enough time to release all the heat of the previous day. It's not entirely barren, however -- patches of prickly scrub and tufts of hardy grasses dot the land like an unruly stubble. The terrain itself might generally be described as flat, but small hillocks and baby ravines are spread liberally around. It is harsh looking country, but doesn't appear to be difficult to survive in or travel through. One thing might worry you, though... the fact that the sun seems to be rising nearly straight up into the sky.

As you pick yourself up and stretch the stiffness from your bones, you see your companions doing the same -- two of them are here with you, but others are missing. You have no idea if they were included in that damnable teleport spell or not. When you speak to the others, it sounds odd at first. You could swear it's the same speech you've always had, but it somehow sounds weird, as if you had forgotten what the words sounded like.

The spell-caster feels something more. You can't quite put your finger on it, but there is something definitely wrong about how the energies flow through this land. You've certainly never sensed anything like it before.
Martel: you realize with a start that your Mana reserve is empty. Wait... it is starting to fill up again, but it doesn't feel like it should. It feels almost like you're pulling on something that wants to pull back. You feel confident that you can use this energy in the familiar ways, but are unsure of what consequences may come from it.

(ooc-- As stated, I run skill-based games. Assuming that you are going to try to find out where you are...
Rolls are not strictly necessary for mundane investigations. Just tell me what skills/abilities you are using and precisely what you are hoping to discover about your environment.)

-- dawn, the wilderness, Ferns 14, 2512

zoncxs · 10-12-2011, 05:35 PM

"blasted mage!" shouts Gale, standing at 6'1" tall, deep blue eyes, and clad in bronze armor from his days as a soldier, now nothing more than a hunter of sorts seeking thrills where it may be.

"How could he have messed up this much! He will be hearing from me when I see him!" He pauses for a moment and looks around. nothing is familiar with where he was last, did they teleport away that far? as these thoughts run through his head he thinks more of what he will do to the mage that is responsible. He begins to check his equipment, making sure nothing was lost.

"how are you two coming along?" he asks his allies.

Gale sheaths his great sword, Komistí̱s Thánatos, and readies his shield and spear.

Lamech · 10-12-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zoncxs

"how are you two coming along?" he gestures to his allies.

I get up and brushes myself off "Not too bad." "But where are we?"
Martel feels the mana for a flow back. Hrm... something feels off with the mana, and the sun. We must be a long way from home...

I think we should look for someone who knows where we are first.
I scan the horizon looking for any signs of civilization.

OOC: I need to think up a good physical description...

Skullcrusher · 10-13-2011, 07:36 AM

Spoiler:

Rorik open his eyes and frantically feels area around him for his spear. He finds it a few inches away and jumps up holding his shield at the ready. Last he knew he was being assaulted by a large demon. "Have at thee demon...." he looks around seeing his companions but no demons. Spitting on the ground he swears in his native tongue and then continues in common,"...Wizard and his incantations!"

Quote:

"how are you two coming along?" he asks his allies.

"I am unharmed my friend." looking around he tries to determine which way is north (using - Navigation [skill - 14 includes absolute direction])

"Looks like we maybe in the Great Wastes of Dunkir. Although it seems different some how."

OOC: Hope you don't mind me taking liberities on locations back on our native planet..... :)

Ulthar88 · 10-13-2011, 08:35 AM

Looking around, there seems to be nothing even remotely resembling civilization. However, a half mile away you see a rough-edged hillock that juts up at least 50 or 60 feet above anything else you can see. It at least promises a better vantage point.

Rorik finds north quick enough, despite some confusion about how the shadows are moving as the sun rises. And then he realizes why... although you are definitely north of the equator, it cannot be much more than a couple hundred miles away. And it doesn't take weathersense to know that this land will feel like the sun's anvil long before noon.

Skullcrusher · 10-01-2012, 10:48 AM

Rorik jabs at the Beastial's vitals. 18-2-3= 13 or less

Stab to vitals 13 or less (3d6=15) missed

Lamech · 10-03-2012, 01:03 PM

Martel will try and creep to see what Artemis is dealing with.

Stix4armz · 10-03-2012, 01:37 PM

Artemis shoots another arrow down at the beastial below, but misses while trying to keep his perch up in the tree.

Bow 18+1(AoA Determined)-6(Lighting)-3(TA Vitals)=10, roll 13, fail by 3

Ulthar88 · 10-03-2012, 05:50 PM

Marcus knows that this will place the group in a precarious position, but it's a better alternative to being charged down by three Bestials. He steps to the side so that just one can engage him immediately, swinging his halberd as he does so. The dog-head almost dodges successfully, taking a nasty but non-fatal slash.

Artemis: Still up a tree, but at least you get a nice view of the new arrivals...(updated battle map, 1 yard grid.)

Rorik: with a guttural snarl, the Bestial launches himself off the tree trying to run you through with a two-handed thrust, but you barely have to flinch to dodge this one and he ends up exposed to your attack.

Astrid: Your blade is parried and almost immediately a thrusting riposte comes at your face, the tip of the Bestial blade just missing you.

Martel: You can see the badly wounded Bestial fighting Rorik, and unfortunately you can also see the reinforcements.

Marcus: You are engaged with one of the new arrivals, and the one you wounded with the crossbow is still advancing.

10-12-2011, 04:56 PM	#1
Ulthar88 Join Date: May 2011 Location: high desert plains	[IC] A Stranger Land A Strange Dream You just knew teaming up with those other adventurers was going to mean trouble. But with the unexpected appearance of demons in the area, it seemed like a good idea at the time, especially since they claimed to be demon-hunters. The other guys were on the upper ledge, you were down below when the big horned guy seemed to step out of a rock right behind you. The old wizard shouted something about 'porting you up there and that rogue hurled something silvery at the demon that apparently bothered it a lot -- then it all happens at once... You feel the nauseating tug of teleportation magic at the same time you see the demon do some gating of his own, he is either gating something in or himself out. But then the familiar brief blackness of a teleport overcomes you... except this isn't brief at all... and you are falling! All is blackness and you fall faster and faster -- did that damn spell-slinger 'port you into the clouds? Wait... you feel yourself falling, but there is no whoosh of wind, no movement of your limbs... ah, this must be only a dream! Yes, you can feel yourself waking up. Everything will be okay now... except for that rock under your butt. Wait... what's a rock doing under your butt?

10-12-2011, 04:57 PM	#2
Ulthar88 Join Date: May 2011 Location: high desert plains	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land A Stranger Dawn You wake to find yourself spread-eagled on the ground, draped over your own backpack... ow. You blink open your eyes to a gorgeous, unblemished sky fading from deep purple on one side to a pale turquoise where the sun is just coming up. Or is it going down? No... it's definitely sunrise. As the light creeps up over a horizon ragged like torn parchment, you get the sinking realization that you had not been dreaming at all. The earth beneath you is dry and deeply cracked; despite a slight chill in the air, the ground feels vaguely warm, as if it hadn't enough time to release all the heat of the previous day. It's not entirely barren, however -- patches of prickly scrub and tufts of hardy grasses dot the land like an unruly stubble. The terrain itself might generally be described as flat, but small hillocks and baby ravines are spread liberally around. It is harsh looking country, but doesn't appear to be difficult to survive in or travel through. One thing might worry you, though... the fact that the sun seems to be rising nearly straight up into the sky. As you pick yourself up and stretch the stiffness from your bones, you see your companions doing the same -- two of them are here with you, but others are missing. You have no idea if they were included in that damnable teleport spell or not. When you speak to the others, it sounds odd at first. You could swear it's the same speech you've always had, but it somehow sounds weird, as if you had forgotten what the words sounded like. The spell-caster feels something more. You can't quite put your finger on it, but there is something definitely wrong about how the energies flow through this land. You've certainly never sensed anything like it before. Martel: you realize with a start that your Mana reserve is empty. Wait... it is starting to fill up again, but it doesn't feel like it should. It feels almost like you're pulling on something that wants to pull back. You feel confident that you can use this energy in the familiar ways, but are unsure of what consequences may come from it. (ooc-- As stated, I run skill-based games. Assuming that you are going to try to find out where you are... Rolls are not strictly necessary for mundane investigations. Just tell me what skills/abilities you are using and precisely what you are hoping to discover about your environment.) -- dawn, the wilderness, Ferns 14, 2512 Last edited by Ulthar88; 10-12-2011 at 05:03 PM.

10-12-2011, 05:35 PM	#3
zoncxs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: earth....I think.	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land "blasted mage!" shouts Gale, standing at 6'1" tall, deep blue eyes, and clad in bronze armor from his days as a soldier, now nothing more than a hunter of sorts seeking thrills where it may be. "How could he have messed up this much! He will be hearing from me when I see him!" He pauses for a moment and looks around. nothing is familiar with where he was last, did they teleport away that far? as these thoughts run through his head he thinks more of what he will do to the mage that is responsible. He begins to check his equipment, making sure nothing was lost. "how are you two coming along?" he asks his allies. Gale sheaths his great sword, Komistí̱s Thánatos, and readies his shield and spear. __________________ Shen Shanlin Cryo Soldier Cris Jedi Zero Agent Chaos Octavian Kreel Last edited by zoncxs; 10-12-2011 at 08:38 PM.

10-13-2011, 08:35 AM	#6
Ulthar88 Join Date: May 2011 Location: high desert plains	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land Looking around, there seems to be nothing even remotely resembling civilization. However, a half mile away you see a rough-edged hillock that juts up at least 50 or 60 feet above anything else you can see. It at least promises a better vantage point. Rorik finds north quick enough, despite some confusion about how the shadows are moving as the sun rises. And then he realizes why... although you are definitely north of the equator, it cannot be much more than a couple hundred miles away. And it doesn't take weathersense to know that this land will feel like the sun's anvil long before noon.

10-01-2012, 10:48 AM	#7
Skullcrusher Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land Rorik jabs at the Beastial's vitals. 18-2-3= 13 or less Stab to vitals 13 or less (3d6=15) missed __________________ You can get more with a 2X4 and a kind word then with just a kind word! Randal Kane - Trent Bauer

10-03-2012, 01:03 PM	#8
Lamech Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land Martel will try and creep to see what Artemis is dealing with. __________________ John Cee Martel Hiriko Andrew

10-03-2012, 01:37 PM	#9
Stix4armz Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lancaster, Ca	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land Artemis shoots another arrow down at the beastial below, but misses while trying to keep his perch up in the tree. Bow 18+1(AoA Determined)-6(Lighting)-3(TA Vitals)=10, roll 13, fail by 3

10-03-2012, 05:50 PM	#10
Ulthar88 Join Date: May 2011 Location: high desert plains	Re: [IC] A Stranger Land Marcus knows that this will place the group in a precarious position, but it's a better alternative to being charged down by three Bestials. He steps to the side so that just one can engage him immediately, swinging his halberd as he does so. The dog-head almost dodges successfully, taking a nasty but non-fatal slash. Artemis: Still up a tree, but at least you get a nice view of the new arrivals...(updated battle map, 1 yard grid.) Rorik: with a guttural snarl, the Bestial launches himself off the tree trying to run you through with a two-handed thrust, but you barely have to flinch to dodge this one and he ends up exposed to your attack. Astrid: Your blade is parried and almost immediately a thrusting riposte comes at your face, the tip of the Bestial blade just missing you. Martel: You can see the badly wounded Bestial fighting Rorik, and unfortunately you can also see the reinforcements. Marcus: You are engaged with one of the new arrivals, and the one you wounded with the crossbow is still advancing.