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Old 06-17-2012, 09:01 PM   Top  -  End  -  #271
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I gathered that she was about 10 feet above the ground, and fairly near directly above where Child and Skandi were talking.
That sounds about right. She's basically crouching in a window on the second story of a building, if that helps.
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Old 06-20-2012, 09:37 AM   Top  -  End  -  #272
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I think we're waiting on posts by Guancyto and The_Snark right now.
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Old 06-20-2012, 03:59 PM   Top  -  End  -  #273
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I'm kinda waiting on Lix, and after that trying(once more) to reach Snark.
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Old 06-20-2012, 07:28 PM   Top  -  End  -  #274
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Guancyto's posted. Give me a bit to think about what I'm going to say; then I'll post.
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Old 06-20-2012, 08:35 PM   Top  -  End  -  #275
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I'm kinda waiting on Lix, and after that trying(once more) to reach Snark.
Didn't I post more recently than you? I think I checked earlier...
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Old 06-20-2012, 08:58 PM   Top  -  End  -  #276
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Your last post is 152. My last post is 154. I think there were some forum technical problems when I posted, though. Might have messed with the Alerts.
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Old 06-21-2012, 03:19 PM   Top  -  End  -  #277
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Looking at the description of Unseen Wisp Method, it turns out that Sierra is immune to it. Though given that she hasn't been looking and your normal Stealth is already high, all that means is she doesn't have the -2 external penalty.

Just making a note for future reference.

Also, in case anyone feels that the scene is starting to drag, I can wrap it up in some manner if enough players feel that we're slowing down due to excessive detail.
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:03 PM   Top  -  End  -  #278
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Actually, Sierra's whisper rating refers to her communion with Nox, not with the Neverborn, and you need the Neverborn's whispers to see through Unseen Wisp.

e: On the other hand, her Anima power does let her spend a mote to be aware of any beings outside fate near her, which Penumbra would count as when she has Unseen Wisp up. That doesn't pinpoint their location, just tells her that they exist.

I'm fine with wrapping up the scene or playing out this last part with Maren, whatever everyone else wants to do.

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Old 06-21-2012, 06:52 PM   Top  -  End  -  #279
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I'd really like to get in touch with Snark at some point.
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Old 06-21-2012, 10:35 PM   Top  -  End  -  #280
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That should hopefully happen soon enough.

Adding a list of relevant NPCs to the initial post.
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Old 06-21-2012, 11:11 PM   Top  -  End  -  #281
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Yeah. Moving use along will probably shorten the time it takes, honestly.
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Old 06-21-2012, 11:18 PM   Top  -  End  -  #282
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Well, once Penumbra and Isa meet, we should have everything wrapped up and this scene done and over with.

Unless Rose takes "reveal herself" to heart with regards to the Dragon-Blood on the other side of the door, that is.
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Old 06-22-2012, 02:05 AM   Top  -  End  -  #283
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I'd really like to get in touch with Snark at some point.
Someday, I'm sure. Isa will be a little worried about possible eavesdroppers, though.
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Old 06-22-2012, 07:18 AM   Top  -  End  -  #284
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Unless the dragon-blood guesses the sheathed sword is an Orichalcum Daiklave, no she won't.

That said, I'm pretty sure my part of the scene's going to be what triggers off our first epic-level fight.
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Old 06-22-2012, 12:17 PM   Top  -  End  -  #285
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Wits+Occult for her to make that leap: (6d10)[4][2][4][5][5][7](27)

Good. Not quite yet.
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Old 06-25-2012, 03:03 PM   Top  -  End  -  #286
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I suppose I should roll to see if Isa knows what sort of magic might involve using a key and a door to vanish. I sort of doubt she'll make the connection, but no harm trying.

Int + Occult: (4d10)[2][5][2][1](10)

Edit - nnnnno. Aya might figure it out, if she ever hears about this.

Unrelated to this roll, is it OK if I switch one of my favored Abilities (Resistance) for Occult or Lore? I originally picked Resistance because I wasn't sure what else to go with, but the more I play Isa, the more I think I want her to be good at knowing stuff.
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Old 06-25-2012, 03:31 PM   Top  -  End  -  #287
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Wait, are you assuming that one of us is going to interrupt?
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I suppose I should roll to see if Isa knows what sort of magic might involve using a key and a door to vanish. I sort of doubt she'll make the connection, but no harm trying.

Int + Occult: [roll0]

Edit - nnnnno. Aya might figure it out, if she ever hears about this.

Unrelated to this roll, is it OK if I switch one of my favored Abilities (Resistance) for Occult or Lore? I originally picked Resistance because I wasn't sure what else to go with, but the more I play Isa, the more I think I want her to be good at knowing stuff.
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Wait, are you assuming that one of us is going to interrupt?
I'm assuming that Rose or Skandi or someone is going to interrupt the ritual, yes.
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It'd be a good assumption, yes, but I'm not sure how to do it exactly...

Hmmm.
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Old 06-25-2012, 06:28 PM   Top  -  End  -  #290
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Anything that would break her concentration would do. And she can't use defensive charms while shaping sorcery.
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<.<
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Rose isn't going to attack her, though. I'm unsure how to phrase her speech properly.
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Old 06-25-2012, 09:56 PM   Top  -  End  -  #292
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Sorry to quash your expectations, Industrious, but Skandi isn't crazy enough to try to kill them all now with no plan, and 'no plan' is indeed his current plan. I'm counting on you, Rose!
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Old 06-25-2012, 10:05 PM   Top  -  End  -  #293
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Isn't there a bunch of seriously bad juju that happens to you when you attack or attempt to attack a member of your Sworn Brotherhood?
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You have to make an extended Conviction roll to do it.

The problem is that Matsui believes that taking the Oath will reveal that Rose is an Anathema.

EDIT: I will be traveling for the next 24 hours.
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And Rose wouldn't take the oath anyway.
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Old 06-25-2012, 10:44 PM   Top  -  End  -  #296
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Boom boom.

I didn't roll, because there's no way that speech will convince them.

...heck, I'll roll anyway just to see. :P

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Old 06-25-2012, 11:00 PM   Top  -  End  -  #297
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The problem is that Matsui believes that taking the Oath will reveal that Rose is an Anathema.
...I don't think that's actually a thing that happens? xD

Well, this works anyway!
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Old 06-25-2012, 11:02 PM   Top  -  End  -  #298
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You forgot your stunt die.

(3d10)[2][6][4](12)

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...I don't think that's actually a thing that happens? xD

Well, this works anyway!
Matsui botched her Occult roll.
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Yes, but Matsui either failed or botched an Occult roll.

NPCs can do that as well.
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Old 06-25-2012, 11:03 PM   Top  -  End  -  #300
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That's cool, I was just making sure. There's plenty of misinformation in Creation, so no big.

It will be amusing if Rose and Matsui ever find out the truth, though.
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