Final Fantasy RPG (IC)

[Trulhammaren]

Vine soup is mighty tasty I do have to say not to mention various other fine attributes our most delicious roadblocks tend to bring along with them. Adrian piped up not bothering to be stealthy in any way, but also not bothering to make his presence know to the plants. Mmmm, yes. A little bit of garlic, a nice chunk of rock salt, maybe some of this dried jerky. Yes a most delicious soup indeed.

Entranced with the thought of vine soup, Adrian grasps his spear with both hands and starts walking towards the vines.

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Adrian will continue on his path, unless someone gets his attention of course.

[Reptilius]

Randolph grabs Adrian's shoulder and interjects. "These plants appear to be stationary. We're wasting time here trying to identify them. A fight would be pointless."

"Come now, Mars, you never let your guests have any fun." The markings on Randolph's arm writhe as a large black snake extends from his left arm. "You'll have to forgive him," it says, as though Randolph can't hear it, "he doesn't get out much." "Young man, I urge you. demonstrate to us your prowess," the snake coos.

"That's enough out of you. I say we find a simpler way around them."

[Tackyhillbillu]

Ardel eyed the... thing coming out of Randolph's Arm with barely hidden annoyance.

"Randolph, please restrain your pet. I agree with you, however. There is not reason to risk ourselves in a confrontation."

Ardel looked about, trying to find some way around these Vines. They were here for a purpose, not to play with the wildlife.

Besides... I don't think Vine soup would taste that good.

[Fisher]

The Plains
The surrounding area is nothing but tall reeds of grass. Judging from the number of vines there are five of these creatures spaced out over the area immediately in front of the party. Navigating around the space immediately next to the plants could alert them to your presence while making a large detour would only add time to your overall trip to the caves.

Usually this wouldn't be much of a hassle, but unfortunately when night falls the more nocturnal, not to mention hungry, creatures come out to hunt.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Ardel sighed. Avoiding them might mean that the group would meet something nastier. Trying to sneak past might get them attacked.

"Alright, decision time. Adrian, Randolph, Vidala, do you guys think we can sneak past them?"

Ardel omitted Coralie, for a number of reason. The kindest one was that he was certain she could do so.

[Serenade]

Vidana raised a small hand. "Sneaking would take time - but I think I can help a bit in clearing the way," she said timidly, putting her hand back down.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Ardel looked at the Black Mage curiously. She really needed to learn to be a bit more aggressive.

"Is this the kind of clearing that will make those... whatever they are notice us?"

[Serenade]

"Only one group at a time, hopefully - They look like plants, yes? Well, then why not use fire?" she stated to the group. "If it doesn't clear them away, it'll at least leave them weakened enough that you others could destroy them after all... right?

[Kasanip]

Coralie crossed her arms and shot Ardel a sullen look before turning away from the group huddle so she could watch the plants and the surrounding area. If they didn't want her input then fine. Stupid Imperials.

[Trulhammaren]

Harrumph! I do not sneak. Unless of course there happens to be a pie cooling in a window, but then that really isn't sneaking as much as it is getting as close as I can before someone notices me and then making a mad dash in an opposing direction. Adrian says with a slight note of snobbishness, before thinking about Vivana's comment. I would highly suggest against fire, as that would most assuredly ruin any chances of making Vine soup in the aftermath. Although I suppose your thoughts on making things easier would definitely be the case, but still think of the lack of soup.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Ardel sighed. If the team wanted to launch an attack on the creatures, then he wasn't going to over rule them. Of course, the one flaw to their plan was he was the only one of them that was armored enough to take a few hits, but he doubted that was their idea of a flaw.

"If we are going to attack them, let's do it quickly. Vidana, strike first, then I and Adrian will charge. Coralie, and Mars provide support."

Ardel looked about.

"Anybody disagree?"

[Kasanip]

"Question!" Coralie announced, raising her hand. "What happens if there turns out to be a bunch of these things?"

[Fisher]

The Plain
While discussing the next course of action Ardel, Vidana, and Coralie suddenly realize that several of the plant-like vines are now about two meters closer. Yet upon noticing this the vines simply shake serenely and innocently in the breeze as if they'd been there all along.

[Trulhammaren]

Well if there are a lot of them, then maybe enough unburned vines will survive the battle. Soup will be had!! Thinking over Ardel's proposed attack plan for a bit, and not seeing any immediate flaws in the plan Adrian decides to toss-in his two-gils worth.

I don't generally charge anything, the waste of energy is usually counterproductive in my experience with monster hunting. However, I also don't generally hunt in a party either. Hefting his spear into 'javelin position' Adrian declares, Onward to victory or let my rotting corpse give my enemy indigestion!!! Adrian makes ready to charge-in head first, just as soon as the fire is let loose.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Ardel shrugged at Coralie's question.

"Then I hope Vidana burns them all. It appears that they are moving, so I treally think we should get started."

[Fisher]

Battle Start! Cue battle music...

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Initiative
Ardel
Mars
Vidana
Plant
Coralie
Adrian
Plant
Plant
Plant
Plant

2 of the plants are within melee distance. 3 are considered at range.

[Serenade]

Vidana nodded, taking a few steps forward and muttering a few words of power under her breath, and then finally, throwing her hands forward, a few arcane sigils appearing here and there in the air as she let loose with Fire on one of the strange plants.

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Fire Acc. Casting Result

Unknown when Reptilus will be on, so here is my turn in battle when it comes up.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Ardel sighed, drew his Sword, and turned to attack the closest of the Creatures. He hoped that Adrian would take care of the other close one. He levered an attack, swinging the Sword at the Creature.

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Normal Attack. http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=10

[Fisher]

The Battle, Round 1
The blade easily cuts through the creature, cleaving it in two. Defeated, it falls to the ground with a *thud*. Nearby another of the creatures bursts into flame as Vidana's spell hits it's mark. Flailing it's vines back and forth it inevitably falls as well.

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Due to the slow nature of PbP games generally when a group of people are set to act before an opponent in initiative, any of them can post their actions. This is simply a means to keep things moving. If anyone dislikes this policy let me know and I'll revert to the standard method.

Initiative
Mars
Plant
Coralie
Adrian
Plant
Plant

There is now 1 enemy in melee range and 2 enemies at a distance.

[Trulhammaren]

Leaping with a forward thrust of his spear Adrian proclaims, "For Aardvarks and Vine Soup!"

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Ooooh a Crit. I likey.

[Reptilius]

"I can't think of a better cause!" shouts Wrexsoul, as Randolph channels the energy for a simple Poison spell at the closest plant.

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BAM

[Fisher]

The Battle
Bubbles of toxic liquid materialize about the creature, bursting to release a rain of acidic poison. Instead of melting into a pile of goop the plant seems unaffected by the attack and continues to wave it's vines about carelessly.

Moving forward another meter, a bit of a hop in it's step, the creature comes into full view. Four long vines protrude from a bloated, green sac supported by several root-like feet. At the top of the sac are several broad petals surrounding the creatures mouth.

Waving it's arms back and forth the plant begins to exude a light mist that falls over the party. A drowsy feeling begins to come over various members of the group, but fortunately they are able to quickly shake it off. Before it can attempt another attack, Adrian's assault pierces straight through the plant. Within moments, it's vines stop shaking and it slumps to the floor.

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Initiative
Coralie
Plant
Plant

Two plants remain at a distance.

Sensor Results
Name: Grat
HP: 0
Immunity: Bio, Sleep, Poison
Weakness: Fire

[Kasanip]

Coralie grimaced and then stepped into a loose stance, eying the party mages. She shook her head to clear the dizziness as she eyed the two remaining plants.
Getting near those vines didn't sound like a good idea though.
"Okay you oversized weeds, let's see if this will do!"
Briefly getting a feel for the wind, she hurls her boomerang at one of the two remaining plants at the distance.

Attack Roll!

[Fisher]

The Battle
The boomerang flies swiftly through the air and immediately clonks one of the plants squarely in the mouth. Caught off balance it staggers backward slightly then topples over, completely defeated.

Outraged at it's allies defeat, the fifth and final plant hops forward. Waving it's vines in a frenzy, a familiar mist begins to fall over the party. As the fog surrounds the group, Ardel feels his eyelids getting heavier as he drifts off to sleep. Satisfied, the plant hops backward into the foliage.

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Ardel: Sleep(3)

Initiative, Round 2
Ardel, Asleep
Adrian
Mars
Coralie
Vidana
Grat

1 Enemy remaining, at a distance

[Trulhammaren]

"Hey there now, this is a most inappropriate time to take a nap. Anywho one plant zapper coming right up." Adrian says as he conjures the power of the plains to his aid.

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Zappp!

[Fisher]

The Battle, Round 2
Beams of pure energy erupt around the Grat. Though stronger than it's fellows it cannot stand against the force of Adrian's assault and crumples to the earth, defeated. With that the last of the plants are defeated, ending the battle.

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Da Da Da Dun. Dun. Dun. Da. Dun Dun
XP Reward: 115 each
Item Rewards: Players who wish to salvage any of the creatures remains for CP spoils must say so before items are revealed.

Ardel, Sleep (2)

Congratulations on completing your first battle!

[Trulhammaren]

Well then, now that those things are out of the way time to wake up the sleepy-head. Adrian wanders over to Ardel and gives him a light 'tap' with his foot. Up and attum you bum.

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Adrian will not scavenge this go about unless someone asks him about the soup or some other such thing having to do with scavenging.

[Kasanip]

Coralie tosses her boomerang up into the air playfully, and then snags it out of the sky with a grin.
"Simple, simple!" She says in satisfaction. Her amused grin changes to surprise, and then briefly disdain before returning back to amusement as she looks at Ardel.
"Come'on sleepyhead! This is no time for a nap!" She says, squatting down and poking him on the nose with her index finger.

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Coralie isn't interested in salvaging either~

Also, are you keeping track of our XP totals in the OOC thread?

[Fisher]

The Plains
After scavenging the Grats' remains for usable items, the team continued towards the caves. Having lost little time from the battle, they continued onward to their destination.

Hiking for several miles they eventually reach a river flowing southward. The water flows smoothly along the banks and appears to be quite deep. The distance to the opposite shore appears to be at least 4 meters wide.

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Following Items were found amongst the Grats. Feel free to distribute them as you please.

Brown Beetle x 3: Restores 5 HP. A base component in some types of potions.
Grat Flower x 2: Cures Poison. The Nectar produced by Grats is known to remove many forms of toxic chemicals from the user's system.

If anyone decides to cross the river here, there is a +40 conditional modifier to swimming. +20 if the player is wearing Armor.