Ryonara

Hikari Academy

”My spider senses are tingling.”

Hikari Academy

And posted. Sorry if my post seems confusing. The all-italizaed part is just a vision Sonia sees in her portents, and only in relation to her own actions and those directed at herself. She can’t really predict what the others will be doing unless it directly involves her, but if it does then sonia will see it if it’s going to happen soon.

Also sorry if this power seems a bit op. Clairvoyance tends to either be too powerful or completely useless, so if the Gm’s have any problems please tell me!

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Sonia Weaver

As Sonia and the others were moving deeper into the sewers her kind began to wander to her doubts. They came into this mission with no intel to work off of; no maps of the area, no knowledge of the threat, only a vague idea of where the threat is and the great sense of urgency that made them skip over any prior preparation. Secretly Sonia was furious; this sort of recklessness is expected from complete novices, kids who have more power then sense. So what were their teachers thinking, making everyone go in without even a moment to gather their things? To have their “equipment” packed and taken from their rooms before the students themselves could decide what they need? Frankly it felt condescending. As if the school was justs pretending to give the students a sense of freedom with their actions, when in truth they’re playing right into the school’s hands.

Not that Sonia thought they had any ill intentions for the kids. Just that maybe they’re trying too hard to prove a point. Sonia was going to be pissed if they get a “you could have prepared better” lecture after this was all over. Her thoughts were distracted when she heard a scream down the tunnel. Sonia’s first instinct told her it was a trap; who in the right mind would be down here already? It wasn’t as if they were given any information about missing people. And the roads were that bad that people should be accidentally falling into the sewers. However one cannot stop stupidity; Sonia second instinct told her that this person may have been a concerned friend or family who was down here looking for someone or something. Again, not enough information to make certain. But Sonia needed to act soon.

First she focused her eyes onto the source of the splashing itself. Immediately her sight zoomed in on the drowning victim and she noticed two things: some sort of mysterious salty substance on the surface of the water, and that these sewers weren’t deep. Sonia couldn’t think of anything salty that should be in a sewer, though she doesn’t know much about sewer monsters either. Still her mind analyzed and checked everything she has read or seen before that could be living down here and leave this sort of residue.

Second Sonia casted a spell: Portent. Her eyes flashed blue as she saw all possible timelines within the next thirty seconds. She’ll use this to figure out if this was really a trap or a legitimate victim. So Sonia ran two different simulations: one where she tries to save the victim and another where Sonia attacks the victim.

In the first simulation Sonia reaches into her bag and grabs the spider silk from it. She hands one end of the rope to the vanguard group. She would need their strength. Then she had Owldin carry another end; it had a loop perfect for going around and tightening around someone or something. ”Go and try to put this around the person, or whatever monster has her!” Sonia ordered her familiar. She understood that this might be a trap and Owldin may be in danger, but he understood these risks. Better him then the others.

If nothing stopped Owldin this simulation diverges in two more different paths: either he looped the rope around the victim, or he would try to loop it around the monster if there was one. The goal was the same: the Vanguard would pull whoever or whatever was out of the water and co front it.

Then the second simulation was ran. This time Sonia would attack. She had Owldin move forward while she channeled a Shocking Grasp through his body. While it was a bit naive to think that a single shocking grasp could kill anything in the water, it would help determine what was in the water. Once more the paths diverged: Owldin would attack either the drowning victim, if she truly was a trap, and then the water itself, electrocuting anything within a ten foot radius of Owldin inside the water. Just in case there was a big monster or the monster and the voice were both in cahoots. In either simulation the Shocking Grasp was set to a lethal voltage. This was all a simulation so Sonia wasn’t too concerned about the danger.

And just as quickly as it started the Portent ended, and Sonia would have new information to work with. Hopefully something which will make sure they all get out of this alive and minimal injuries.

@TheWindel

D&D 5e - Hoard of the Dragon Queen

@Hekazu

Glad to see you get well! Honestly my really sure where to go from here, just waiting for the transition into night.

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I didn’t mention this in my last post thoug I probably should, but I figured Sonia and Tholl could use their spider abilities to move on the ceiling inside of on the side. This way they’ll give everyone else more room to move. If/when we see a threat, Duncan should hit it with arrows from afar, retreating back to the vanguard once whatever we found starts chasing. Then they can run into the others while we support with our own attacks from the back line.

Though this only works if Sonia knows the enemy we’re fighting would fall for something like this. This works better on something like a big smash monster or a small horde of creatures instead of something more slow moving or has their own range attacks.

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@Lonewolf685

Oh. I thought we were splitting up based off Tholl’s last paragraph. Though now that I think about it you probably meant splitting our group on different sides of the tunnel and not into separate directions.

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Sonia Weaver

Sonia knew they were getting close to the sewers by the smell alone. She didn’t have super smell but the sewers were still a very overpowering stench. Granted she smelled worse at her family’s dye and tanning workshop, but that doesn’t mean she liked the smell. It was also going to be quite a tight fit considering how large their party was, and how big some of the students were. Sonia doesn’t consider herself a big girl but her spider abdomen was larger then most human teens. Good thing she could walk on the walls at least.

Inside the sewers Sonia, much like Tholl, had no issues with the darkness. In fact the light level didn’t change even as she was going from the topside to down under. Perks of being an Arachne. Still this place was uncomfortably moist and putrid. For her own sake, Sonia imbibed an anti-plague to immunize herself ya any diseases lurking down here. And just for good measure, an antitoxin too. For any venomous or poisonous things creeping about. Tholl went over their task again and pointed them in the right direction. Sonia took charge shortly after.

”Since we’re splitting up, let’s move in two teams. Move quick and carefully; we could be attacked from any angle. Since Professor Tholl and myself have perfect darkvision, we should work together to make use of our heighten senses. We shall be the recon team. Let’s see... I suppose Duncan should also accompany us. I see that he relies on a bow, which will be helpful neutralizing threats afar. Trey, Lotte, and Professor Kromic will act as our vanguard. Go on ahead of us and if there is any heavy resistance, hold them off until the recon team can come assist you. Or eliminate all threats, that’s fine too.”

Sonia moved on over to Duncan, touching her spell book. She placed a hand and leg against each of his hooves and casted Silence on them, ensuring that his footsteps won’t give them away. ”I hope you don’t mind Duncan, but I’ve silenced your hooves. Now you can move stealthily through the tunnels, though I don’t thunk there’s anywhere for you to hide. Still if a threat is near, at least they won’t hear you coming yes?”

@Lonewolf685@Awesomoman64@Silver Carrot@floodtalon@KoL

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Nani the fuck guys.

Heroes of Beacon - the Next Chapter

Survival

Survival class ended without much trouble. Instead of signaling for the ship or waiting out the storm, a few of the students elected to just take it by force. From an outsider perspective Yue would have had serious issues with it, but the more she thought about it, the more she begrudgingly accepted that she’d likely have done something similar if it was just herself and her team. She could afford to create shealter thanks to having so many others to do the heavy lifting, but in her own she likely would’ve robbed and stole from others too. Perhaps not the sort of thing a Hunter should do, but they weren’t heroes. They needed to do what they could to survive.

Next class was Dust App. Yue hopes to restock her supplies there as well as test out some new dust. She usually carried the basics but now she needed to diversify her dust. Since her weapon didn’t have as many mechanical applications as others, and her semblance was fairly straightforward, she needed to make up in dust usage. New and unexpected ways to utilize dust that will make others really question what can and can’t be done.

After changing to a new uniform Yue went into Dust Apps and immediately went to restock her supplies. Most people used raw crystals for the most impact, or at least highly concentrated dust to fill bullets and such, but Yue could get as much power with must less using her paper tags. A Guan Family secret, hardening back to an older era where dust infused clothing was still a thing. By inscribing dust into unique fiber sheets and then applying a bit of laminate, Yue could create compact and powerful tags as strong as a large cache of Dust without taking as much space. Only issue was their short shelf life; they’ll barely last a day before the juice is out and they become worthless fancy paper.

Yue made the usual fire, ice, and lightning, but also started the process of making some with an earth, light, and wind. She wanted to test a few ideas out before she starts making them in bulk.

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Sonia Weaver

As Sonia was walking away she heard the trots of hooves approach her. She dismissed it at first figuring it was just another student passing by until he called out to her. She turned to see that it was indeed her being called out, by a somewhat familiar face. A young centaur named Duncan Chiron, who Sonia was only vaguely familiar with. She’s see him hanging around Circe the few times Sonia is ever around the girl, so she knew they were friends. He seemed nice enough but aside that he’s Circe’s friend, Sonia didn’t know anything about him.

”Ah yes, I’ve seen you around before. Sonia Weaver, happy to meet you. I hope we work well together. Sonia shook Duncan’s hand daintily. Just then there was a loud whistle that nearly started Sonia, making her jump hard enough that her glasses nearly fell off her face. Adjusting them back into place she turned to see that it was Tholl calling out for her students. Sonia did remember seeing her as the teacher watching over their mission. But what really caught the Arachne’s attention was that Tholl wanted them to leave in five minutes. Sonia hoped she just wanted to debrief them and not immediately embark into the sewers as is; Sonia didn’t even have her potions yet!

”Oh no... We’re leaving already? The assemble hasn’t even been over for thirty minutes and we’re suppose to just jump right in without even gathering our equipment? I mean... I understand we need to be ready for anything but surely we could have at least half an hour to prep...”

Fortunately for Sonia, Owldin was quick. He returned to her carrying a satchel containing her potions. Most of them were healing, though she did have a few experimental anti-toxins and a very temperamental invisibility potion. It works, but it seems like almost any action aside from moving around or drawing an item would dismiss the invisibility. Even opening a door will dispel the magic. Sonia felt a little bit more confident with her satchel since she already has her spell book with her, but she did want to grab a few other essentials as well as do research. However Sonia wasn’t going to be the first to bellyache about inconveniences ether, at least not in front of the teachers. She’ll just have to suck it up and adapt.

”Well... I guess we should see the professor. Wouldn’t want to keep her waiting.” Adjysting her pack Sonia walked towards her fellow Arachne teacher, walking along the wall to bypass the mass of students still milking about. She did her best to put on her confident face; she was genuinely eager to begin. Her first taste of a real job. Barely in school and already doing field work. She suspects that this mission should y be too hard, but following cliches Sonia was certain that there was more of a threat than any of them realize, and the students will have to quickly adapt and grow stronger to survive. Sonia hopes she isn’t found wanting.

@Lonewolf685@Silver Carrot