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2018-09-06, 07:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Your trust will not be misplaced." Vihlu says.
She looks to Awek. As the most experienced, he would be best suited to determine whether such is an acceptable delay.
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2018-09-06, 10:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Awek tenses at that limitation. “Well,” he says, “We can’t make a plan without information. But it’d be no good if we arrive too late.” He hefts his hammer and starts marching forward. “So here’s what we do. We get closer so you’re not going over the same ground twice. Then, we find a good hiding spot and stand watch while you scout. Any objections?”
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2018-09-06, 10:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"No. We should get the Matoran to safety as well." Naumer moves to scoop up the Matoran. "I can wind-fly them to the shrine, then rejoin you."
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Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler
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2018-09-06, 01:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"I have no objections." Vihlu says.
She continues walking behind the others.
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2018-09-06, 02:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2014
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- O'ahu, Hawai'i
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Arakas shrugs slightly as they walk on. "I'm fine with that."
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2018-09-06, 07:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2016
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
And so the newly formed team heads out, drawing near to the center, both literal and metaphorical, of their home. Smoke rises from the Grand Temple. In the time they've been running, embracing their new destiny, and fighting, the massive ship has moved low over the city. It looks as though they're loading something right now.
Awek leads the way into a narrow dell and small cave. He slams his hammer down and crosses his arms. "Well, here we go. Time for you to scout. Report back when you have something of note."
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2018-09-06, 08:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"We will protect your physical existence during your spiritual travels." Vihlu tries to provide some reassurance. "Of that, you have my word."
She surveys the area, attempting to work out what can be done to, ahem, hide the body. She'll explain her ideas as she does so.
Spoiler: OoC RollCamouflage
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2018-09-06, 11:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Okay. Here goes." Arakas takes a deep breath, and... falls lifeless to the floor.
Oh wow, that's a weird sight. She thinks, observing her own body from where her spirit floats invisibly. She doesn't take time to muse on it, instead flying over to the Grand Temple, taking note of the enemy forces' positions.ke palulu o ka pono, ka ihe o KuI'm building a campaign setting! Latest update: Gnomes!
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2018-09-07, 09:01 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Arakas sets off at full speed toward the village. In ten minutes, she reaches her destination. Patrols of the invaders move through the streets, checking each of the houses for any lingering Matoran. The houses belong to the few Matoran deemed privileged enough to live so close to the Grand Temple. Priests, groundskeepers, and the best crafters. Now, the honor seems a dubious one at best.
She heads through the town and through to the Temple. The tribute is half-gone. The invaders are busy loading it up in boxes and putting it on their skiffs. Once loaded, they fly it up to the mothership. When they come back down, the glowstone is gone.
No one notices her and, this far into the conquered area, their posture is relaxed, almost casual. A pair of guards make a lazy loop around the arena, weapons held loosely and chatting with each other. As they pass, Arakas hears them laughing. One says something in a strange language which the other finds hilarious. They both pause while the second one recovers his wits.
SpoilerThis is all you get from just walking around. You can definitely spot more and investigate different areas, but that will require a perception check.
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The area the team is currently hiding in is a good hiding spot, but it can always be better! With the help of all the Toa, save Awek who is on watch, a quick camouflage net goes up over the cave entrance, shielding them from outside eyes while allowing them to see out, more or less.
However, as they are waiting for Arakas to return, a rumble builds in the earth. It is one that Naumer knows well, despite not having much experience piloting one. It is a Matoran crawler, their answer to land transportation. A six-legged vehicle that moves much like a bug, they are slow and unwieldy, but reliable. This one seems to be exceeding its recommended safe speeds by at least a factor of two. The pilot is either very skilled or very foolish, possibly both.
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2018-09-07, 10:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Crawler! Coming this way!" Naumer warns. "Coming very quick-fast."
Awesome avatar (Kothar, paladin of Tlacua) by Linkele!
Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler
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2018-09-07, 12:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
They're taking the glowstone. Why? Arakas wonders. The invaders look pretty lax right now, so she figures she has time to dig a little deeper before returning. Probably best to take a closer look at the Grand Temple.
ke palulu o ka pono, ka ihe o KuI'm building a campaign setting! Latest update: Gnomes!
Hobhekili credit to linklele.
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2018-09-07, 03:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Darkness was not high on her list of desirables. But she could manage. Vihlu stays close to the entrance where the light was brightest.
At Nauner's warning, her eyes turn to the recesses of the cave.
"Thus begins the question. Is the crawler pursuing prey or fleeing as prey?" She moves to better cover Arakas' form and move it aside if need be. "We should signal that we are here. Perhaps we could light his path?"
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2018-09-07, 08:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
The first question that comes to Arakas' mind: where did the Matoran go? There are no signs of them, alive or otherwise, in the Arena. She thinks she would see some sign of them, even if they were all crammed in a few rooms in the basement. But she can't find them anywhere. However, there is one spot they could be. One spot that could hold quite a few of them.
She looks up at the airship hovering overhead.
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"If it's moving that fast and hasn't caught it's target yet, then the driver is doing a very poor job," Awek says, "Ruhki, send them a signal."
"Right," she says and move to the entrance. A flame flickers on and off in her hand, relaying an old Matoran signal for 'friends' typically used by sailors. The vehicle comes to a screeching halt. "Well...I stopped them. Who wants to volunteer to check if they're friend or foe?"
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2018-09-07, 09:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"I'll do it!" Before anyone can respond, Naumer jumps into the air and flies toward the crawler.
Awesome avatar (Kothar, paladin of Tlacua) by Linkele!
Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler
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2018-09-07, 09:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Under the circumstances, it was dangerous for Naumer to go alone. He should have taken one of them with him.
"Ruhki, perhaps the two of us should accompany him?" Vihlu asks. "I have but a candle with me to counter the darkness. While remote, I do not treasure the possibility of fighting blind."
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2018-09-08, 01:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Arakas was feeling pretty confident about the idea that the matoran were on the enemy airship, but not that confident about sneaking onto an alien airship alone, spirit or not. She had been pretty lucky on this scouting trip, but luck was bound to run out sometimes. She decides to investigate the outside of the airship, trying to find a way the team would be able to ground it, and then after that take a quick peek inside.
ke palulu o ka pono, ka ihe o KuI'm building a campaign setting! Latest update: Gnomes!
Hobhekili credit to linklele.
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2018-09-08, 11:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Wait, Naumer, maybe that's not the best...aaaaand he's gone." Ruhki sighs. "Yeah, let's go after him."
Awek and Tidran stay behind to guard Arakas' body. Up at the top of the little ravine they've found themselves in, a group of ten Matoran are piling out of their vehicle and staring at the three of them in awe. "Toa?" one asks, "Here?"
As for their vehicle, the hard stop at high speeds seems to have snapped two of the legs. it's not going anywhere.
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The airship hangs suspended in the air through unknown means. A few holes in the bottom glow, but that means nothing to Arakas. The only way onboard, it seems, is to ride one of the skiffs up to it. However, doing so would put her on the ship itself. That could be very dangerous.
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2018-09-08, 12:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
I've pushed my luck enough. Arakas thinks, casting a baleful glance up at the airship. The toa concentrates, as her mind snaps back to her body, finding herself on the ground, and slightly tangled in her cloak.
"They've stolen the matoran, and their stealing the tribute. It's being sent up to that big airship they came from." She says, for the moment not noticing half the group isn't present.ke palulu o ka pono, ka ihe o KuI'm building a campaign setting! Latest update: Gnomes!
Hobhekili credit to linklele.
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2018-09-08, 02:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Yes. Toa who have come to help." Vihlu says. "And to that end, we must know your circumstances. Are you being pursued? Are any injured?"
She surveys the crab and their surroundings for injury and threat. Bringing the Matoran along with them is beyond foolhardy. The only course of action is to send them to the shrine with the others. It made a natural rally point for any survivors.Last edited by D.KnightSpider; 2018-09-08 at 02:08 PM.
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2018-09-09, 12:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Arakas pops back without any problems, surprising both Tirdran and Awek. The Toa of Stone brandishes his hammer, but lowers it when he realizes what happened. He listens carefully and nods. "Right. That's gonna have to be dealt with. But right now we have new arrivals. The others went out to meet them."
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"Yes!" the lead Matoran says. He slides down the ravine. "A strange vehicle, it...rolled after us! But it wasn't as fast as we were. It'll be here soon."
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2018-09-09, 06:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Then we had best not be here when it arrives." Vihlu replies.
She gestures back down the ravine. "Let us join the other Toa down the canyon. What can you tell us about this vehicle? Can you describe its appearance and capabilities?"
Assuming that the lack of reported injury means that there are none, she'll help marshall the Matoran along, taking care to keep her eyes alert for danger all the while.Last edited by D.KnightSpider; 2018-09-09 at 06:31 AM.
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2018-09-09, 03:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"Um..." The Matoran are uninjured, just scared. Unfortunately, that makes getting information out of them more difficult than it normally would be. "It was a box but it had these...things on the side. Round things that rolled it forward. It didn't walk!"
"And," another chimes in, "it zapped anyone who got too close to it! If you stayed back, it threw lightningbolts at you!"
Herding them into the cave is fairly easy. They enter right as Awek was about to step out. "Report," he orders.
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2018-09-09, 08:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"These Matoran were the source the disturbance. They were fleeing from a weaponized vehicle of some sort. It rolled on 'round things' and boasted close and long-range electric, offensive capabilities." Vihlu reports. "And the enemy crawler was following them. We are about to witness this spectacle firsthand."
She guides the Matoran into the cave and begins giving them instructions to the Shrine.
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2018-09-10, 01:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2014
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Arakas stands up, and, upon hearing the news of incoming foes, adjusts her cloak to offset over her left shoulder. "These guys sure use lightning a lot." she noted.
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Hobhekili credit to linklele.
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2018-09-10, 11:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"A fact I find very disconcerting." Vihlu observes. "And all the more reason we should prepare for our foe's arrival. I recommend that we stop this monstrosity here. We cannot allow it to approach the shrine."
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2018-09-11, 01:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"We'd better be quick-ready to fight. It could be here soon!" Naumer flies up to any sort of elevated ledge he can find in the cave, even if it's a tiny crack, and balances there.
Spoiler: ooctaking advantage of Perfect BalanceAwesome avatar (Kothar, paladin of Tlacua) by Linkele!
Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler
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2018-09-11, 02:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
“Wait, I think I can do something,” Tidran says. He extends one hand and takes a deep breath. Nothing happens immediately, but as he concentrates, a portion of the cliff gives way. A three foot section. It slides down the side and settles peacefully at the bottom.
“Impressive,” Ruhki says with a bit of snark, “That vehicle is still coming. So unless you hope to collapse the cliff on him, that’s not going to do much.”
Naumer finds his perch near the top of the cave, out of reach but not in any better tactical position. After all, the cave is inside the ravine and the tank will appear at the top of it.
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2018-09-11, 02:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Arakas watches Tidran's work interestedly. She has an idea. A long shot, but a shot nonetheless. "Wait. Awek, Tidran, could you guys bring the ground up? Enough to make them get out of their vehicle and fight us on foot?"
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2018-09-11, 07:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
"I'm hesitant to engage this foe blindly. Beyond that it can defend itself at all ranges, we have no idea of its size and scope. It's girth may be too large for Tidran to reliably ensconce." Vihlu comments. "If this is your desired course of action, I shall follow. But may I suggest that we use the crawler as bait to lure the vehicle to the edge of the ravine and then allow Tidran to drop it to its demise?"
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2018-09-12, 07:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Out of Their Element: It Came From the Sky!
Tidran and Awek exchange uneasy glances. "I'm not sure," Awek mutters, "This is quite...new."
"I can bring the cliff down, though," Tidran says, "Working together, I think we could get it on it's back for ya. We just gotta lure it close enough to the edge."
Ruhki presses her lips together. "Right. Anyone else feel really confident about their dodging skills? Because if not, I'll step out and be a big old distraction."