Awesomoman64

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@Ryonara

Player Opinion: Not to nerf your spell, but it might also help if you narrowed the options a little too. I know you said you ran the simulations of "saving and attacking" but each path then splits into two, creating four different outcomes the GMs have to answer. Maybe make them more definitive like with Owldin and the rope. Don't have him tie it around the monster at all, just do the path of tying it around the victim and go from there. It'll still ask the question of "What if" but won't require all the answers needed to consider every variation.

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Roland Nightbreaker

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With a shield on his arm and sword on his hip, Roland readily took point as he and the others searched the industrial district. As they approached a suspicious building, Lumen spoke up expressing his concerns about what they were facing and suggesting they stay on guard. Lumen then quickly apologized for potentially giving orders while Roland was the one in charge. It hadn’t actually bothered the paladin who had taken what Lumen said as more of a suggestion than anything.

What did bother him was that immediately after, the white haired mage started asking for help from the teachers. Really? They hadn’t even been here ten minutes and he was already asking for help? Roland had a few choice things to say about that, but strangely enough, the teachers said it for him. It wasn’t everyday he and the staff agreed on something, but today must have been one of those days.

Refocusing on the mission, Roland turned back to the warehouse after hearing metal shutters slam shut. Looking over the front of the building, he too came to the same conclusion as everyone else; the front door was not to be trusted. The windows, however, could be accessed by Circe if she shifted. They could have her scout and if the front door was indeed a trap, they could remove the wood panels blocking the side entrance with a controlled burn and enter through there.

As he opened his mouth to explain his plan, Ceiran instead piped up and told Circe exactly what he was about to. He didn’t even get a chance to confirm to Circe if that was the plan they were indeed going with or not.

“I guess 'team captain' is mostly a symbolic title.” Roland said a bit disgruntled shaking his head. On the brightside, at least the plan they were going with was the same as his.

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Kromric Battlebrow

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The cramped darkness of the sewers reminded Kromric of home, all but the rank smell of sewage that dominated the air. Once they had all piled in, Tholl went over their assignment one more time before turning it over to the students. Without much hesitation, it was Sonia who quickly took charge. She ordered the group to split up, giving them room to work while giving them specific tasks to focus on. Not bad for a first year.

Kromric was placed on the vanguard team. While Lotte took the front with a lantern, Kromric brought up the rear. He mainly wanted stand back and observe the students as this was their mission. But that didn’t mean he couldn’t keep an eye on their backs. The last thing they needed was a sewer monster sneaking up on them.

They didn’t get very far before a scream echoed through sewer. The students acted fast. Sonia casted a Portent spell to see what her options were while Duncan ushered Lotte forward so they could get a better view of the situation. Not bad, but they would need to act faster if they wanted to save this person. Kromric placed his hand on his hammer as he continued to watch the students work. Should things take a bad turn he would be ready, though he trusted they had things under control.

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Trying to get a post up but the internet has decided it doesn't want to work with me. Hopefully I can have this up sometime soon.

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@KoL

Yeah he's doomed.

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@Cerces22

Fiiiine. Guess he'll have to develop and grow as a person on his own like a normal character. Unless... *glances at the wolf.* Nah, save that for any werewolf characters.

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@Cerces22

Roland:

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@Lonewolf685

Wouldn't that also kill him just more painfully? Point is spiders are scary.

@Silver Carrot

Yeah, that they are so hungry they could eat one.

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@Silver Carrot

Poor Sonia? We haven't even established if Duncan is getting out alive! Do you know what female spiders do with their mates?

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Roland Nightbreaker

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Roland stood motionless with sparks flying from his head as he tried to make sense of what Circe had told him. He understood the first part. He and her were clearly the targets of Reiko’s call out, so it stood to reason them being on the same team was no accident. The rest, however, caught him completely off guard. She wanted him to be team captain? Sure he’d take the job, could they get the others on board? And hold on, what was she saying? They were going to tell people they were dating, even though they actually weren’t, but it wasn’t off the table just not an option currently? Girls are confusing.

“Let me get this straight,” He said after a few moments of processing what he’d be told. “You want us to pretend to be a couple so people aren’t suspicious about our time together? Great. Except what happens when someone starts asking questions? Like you said, we’re study partners, we haven’t exactly been socializing and getting to know each other. Not to mention we don’t really like a couple in the first place. If we’re not careful this could really blow up in our faces.”

Though Roland still had doubts about the plan, they would have to wait. Just as Circe opened the door to leave, Ceiran and Lumen appeared in the doorway. From what they were asking about what they were doing, especially Lumen, it seemed they had tried to catch the two in a compromising position of sorts. Huh. Maybe pretending to be a couple could work after all?

“What? I mean, uh, yeah. We were just talking. About stuff. You know. Stuff.” Roland answered. His face turned a light red as his eyes snapped away from Lumen’s. Maybe pretending to be a couple could work, if Roland wasn’t terrible at it.

Luckily, the very same person inquiring about them changed subjects to team captain. Surprisingly, he too nominated Roland, while doing some sort of fire drawing. That meant Roland had majority. “Oh, thanks. Glad to be chosen.” He stated almost instantly he shifting from embarrassed teen, to proud commander. “Well, let’s not waste anymore time. U team, move out!”

@Strange Rodent@Sync@Cerces22

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Kromric Battlebrow

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Kromric wouldn’t have to wait long for his students to show. Thanks to Tholl’s declaring their departure time, most of the students had scampered off to find their teachers. It wasn’t long before their team had assembled ready and waiting; all but Duncan who had run off to grab some weaponry. As the centaur galloped back, Kromric pulled out a pocket watch and checked the time.

”Don’t worry, Mr. Chiron. You got here just in time.” He said closing the watch with a flick of his wrist. ”But perhaps next time you should check with us first. If you think five minutes is nary enough time to grab your gear then you’re right. If I am correct then Miss Lotte has already packed your bags and gathered any equipment needed for the mission. We’re not about to send students out defenseless to meet time constraints.” One could find humor in a dwarf under 5 feet lecturing a towering centaur, but to point such a thing out would not be a wise choice anyone.

With everyone assembled and ready, Kromric looked to Tholl and nodded. ”Alright, I think we’re good to go.”

@Silver Carrot@floodtalon@Ryonara@Lonewolf685@KoL

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Kromric's post is done but Roland's might have to wait until I get off work. Worst case I'll post them separately to not hold both teams up.