Jeremor

Forsaken (fantasy western D&D setting)

Would like to put in some interest for myself and @Jabberwocky. Seems like a fun setting, and we're suckers for DnD.

Fog of Torvelt

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Yellow Rot Troll

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The troll was surrounded on both sides, the Minotaur to it's front and the dwarf barraging it from behind. It's wounds seeped black coagulated blood that smelled worse than bile, radiating necrotic death energy that sapped the life from any near it. Gentle stood fast before it bravely even after it had left it's mark on his chest. This small victory brought the troll no joy, however. Perhaps nothing ever could again, for there was nothing of a living creature left in it's milky eyes. It's other clawed hand brought around, slowed slightly by it's injuries, and tried to bat the staff away...

But, then an arrow stuck quivering in it's forehead, between both eyes. Imalessa's aim had been true. The troll paused mid-swipe, as though dead, and then seemed to slowly restart once more. It's hovering clawed hand surged back to life, and began moving once more. It simply wouldn't die.

Once more, before it could interrupt Gentle's prayer, it was stopped mid-attack. This time it was the dwarf's blows to the back of it's legs, making it's knee give out as tendons ripped like the roots of a mighty felled tree. It sank and fell forward, directly onto Gentle's staff, it's disgusting gelatinous skin parting around the wooden pole.

Then there was a flash of light, pure bright and white in the night, casting aside all shadow. It pulsed from inside of the creature, causing the troll to briefly bloat, before rupturing along every side, blown apart from within. With a great splash of mud and ichor, it slammed over onto it's side in the mud. The rot troll was defeated.

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Formerly Two-headed Rot Troll

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Meanwhile, the others continued battle with the remaining troll. Brynan to it's front, coated in sticky and revolting troll spit, and Stur and Ola flanking it from either side. After it's successful Loogie Attack, it seemed to dismiss Brynan, and instead attempt to slowly turn around. It's already damaged leg made this too slow, however.

Ola hit first, her sharp blade easily scoring through the rotting flesh that was barely attached to the creature's body. It got halfway through the thick chunk of arm just above the elbow, before scraping against bone and coming out the other side, but this was enough to stop it. Unable to turn towards it's attackers, instead the monster howled in fury as it's arm buckled completely. It jerked towards Ola, clearly confused and off-balance...

Just in time for Stur to leap into attack, plunging dagger into the knee. It cut right to the hilt as black blood spurted from the wound. Rather than the damage of the cut, however, it was the force of Stur's blow against it that caused the creature to completely lose it's balance and fall forward...

Into Brynan's furious assault. The half-elf launched herself into it's belly just as the creature fell forward into her. This only helped her plan, even as her lungs burned and choked her of breath, as her eyes began to blur and sting even more painfully. Her blades easily ripped into the creature's stomach, slicing straight through, and coming out of the other side. The creature fell straight onto her as Brynan severed spine and exploded out of the Troll's disgusting back. She was painted black from head to toe in the creature's body fluids, which all sapped at her very skin, weakening her by the second. But, the troll laid limp in the mud, eyes rolled back in it's remaining head.

Until it began to stir, weakly, a futile attempt to raise itself from the ground even though it should be dead. It could not even scream, it's undead mouth working open to make gurgling sounds. A line of pure flame then streaked out through the night, exploding the troll's head into sparking charred pieces. Nathaniel stood at the other end of this line of magical flames, suddenly visible once more as rain pattered against some magical barrier around him. The second troll was now completely dead.

The party had survived it's first encounter together, though the troll's aura of death still stuck to them just as badly as the stink.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

So, announcement. Really appreciate all of the people that have been interested and working on character sheets and everything. Means a lot to me. But right now I just don't think I'm going to be able to give you all a good enough experience as a GM. I should've given a little more thought to it before I posted the thread up, but it is what it is.

When I'm in a bit better place I'll look into maybe trying this thing again, and I hope you all give me another look at that time. To those that have started work on your Character Sheets, I apologize for the time you've put in, but hopefully we can see your creations at another time.

Thanks yall.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

Whoops, my apologies Jabberwocky, the one and only.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

Sounds good guys, thank you. And also Jabberwocky found some bugs in my character sheet code and has fixed them, the first post should now be edited with the correct version.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

Sure thing, it's claimed for you.

Also, I forgot to include in the OOC how you should submit character sheets for approval. When you guys are ready to get approval, please PM me your character sheets so we can talk about them. Thank you.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

Sure thing letter bee, I realize a more introductory rp won't be for everyone.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

Actually edited my answer there a bit to try and make it a bit clearer. My goal is to make something that anyone can join in, not just those that have played the game.

Shadowrun: The Big Easy

@Jeremor, Mystic Adepts aren't allowed?

And if we're making up the setting as we go, does that mean we're ignoring the lore as well, including stuff such as the Japanese Imperial State and Atzlan?

Edit: And yes, I said that I might not have the time for this RP, that might still be true, even though I am interested.

Also, can Mages be allowed to go into melee?

@Letter Bee

I'm afraid not, we're going to stick with the physical adept archetype for this rp.

Basically, I'm going to be using shadowrun as just an inspiration. I want people to start off on equal footing, even people that don't know any of the lore at all. Its better to think of this as an original roleplay with bits of shadowrun i'll be sprinkling in. I would prefer if people keep their characters more down to earth and classic cyberpunk/fantasy instead of getting too into specific lore dumps.

And sure, mages can go into melee if you like. We aren't playing with any rules or stats. Just kind of keep it realistic, a mage isn't going to physically kick as much ass as a trained street samurai or physical adept.

Annulus: Darkness Rising

Yep, sorry too guys, little much on my plate lately. Wish you all the best with the rp.