Previous bread is lagging my browser so I bakeded; Deal.
>Game threadThis is number 10. If you've looked at /vx/ for more than a minute, you've probably noticed a trend.
Previous:
https://mlpol.net/vx/res/5695.html#6373537 replies and 67 files omitted.
>>6375>"Good of you to ask! I don't need much really, I'm more concerned with my son Ben growing up in a stable environment where he has a bright future to look forward to. You lot keep up with what you're doing and we're square in my book.We will you have Infernuis word, This very serious in Minotuar society. So have you heard the news of Rockwell terry?
>>6379"Not much tbh, I heard some of the townsfolk mention his name and I hear that the new church is almost entirely dedicated to him and his message, but I spend most of my time banging on hot metal so I haven't gotten around to the details. Are you familiar with it?"
>Meanwhile, with omenous music
"She isn't alone this time. I don't know the lengths, but one of them is a formidable Paladin <sneers>. Another is a Minotaur. I didn't get a good look at their magic user, but they have one, and one of them is an abomination of the same race as Lady Glimmer. They're not to be underestimated."
"Is that how you lost your arm then, oh most Low?" chuckles can be heard in the background.
"This is no laughing matter. If our designs are to come to fruition, a collaborative effort WILL be necessary."
"How shameful, a Balor asking for assistence. This favor will cost you DEARLY," speaks a shrill voice.
"It will cost YOU dearly to NOT act. Who here can claim a limb of MINE!"
And with that, the congregation falls silent.
>>6380I happen to be a cleric.
>>6382"A cleric you say? Perhaps you can help me then, what does Rockwell mean for someone in my position. How does a simple man with a family benefit from the teachings of Rockwell?"
>>6383Rockwell happens to hold common folk in very high regards, he loves you and your kids and wants you and yours to be free of (((Their))) grasp.
>>6384"Them. You must mean the ones with the big noses (townspeeps never saw them in rat form). What an insufferable bunch. Any enemy of theirs is a friend of mine."
>>6385Then Rockwell is with you my friend. Id suggest going to the shrine when you have some time.
*hands him a copy of mein kampf*
Infernuis have to go now, good to meet you terry, Rockwell please bless this mans house and family.
[1d20 = 11]
Also meanwhile:
"Hey Lenos, any chance you could lower the tower a bit? I know the current elevation is useful against intruders, but we seem to be in a good spot with Port Barry, and their defenses more than compensate for any disadvantage of lowering the building," Thez says brightly.
"Wut now?" he sighs, and lights another cigarette. "I suppose, but don't start thinking I'm just going to go along with your schemes. You still owe me that fly," he says with a wink.
"Oh, you're right now that I think about it," she says, a little dejected. She reaches into her hair and pulls out the ebony fly and holds it out to him, her palm open.
"A deal is a deal," she says with an almost imperceptible twitch of her eye.
He jumps up from his chair, "A pleasure doing business with you," he says, grasping the fly.
As he does so, she clamps her hand around his.
"It would be a shame if there were any,... inconsistencies in our agreement. You understand of course," she says, growing slowly, eerily closer.
"Don't get-"
"I mean if I were to be operating outside of our agreement, you would have grounds to take offense and seek satisfaction."
She says, clamping down on his forearm with the hand that just had the fly.
>>6386"Come back anytime!" he calls after
>>6388>88I sense it terry you have been blessed.
[1d20 = 13]
Lenos' eyes narrow and he lowers his posture for leverage.
"I think you're overstepping your bounds here twat, and I'll thank you to let go of my arm," he says through gritted teeth.
"Oh am I? Overstepping my bounds am I?"
He lifts his other arm in defense as she launches a punch into his wee sternum.
>>6389Fires crossbow up to the crystal.
[1d20 = 13]
Thez' punch launches him from the dais back toward where the hallway of rooms is. He bounces a couple times before rolling to his feet.
"That's gonna cost you," he begins.
"Cost. Funny you mention that," she slowly walks down from the dais. "Surely you know what comes of breaking a bargain with a devil?" she says, her eyes gleaming.
"Breaking? I don't know what you're-"
"Oh certainly not. One of such exceeding scruples as yourself would never stoop to rigging a challenge," she says, ever so slowly walking his way.
"Oh. Well. I won't speak to whatever you're talking about, not knowing of course, but I think you've come far enough."
Surprisingly, she stops.
"Tell me, what DID you offer?"
To this he thinks for a moment, quickly realizing she's talking about Infernius, the 'riding' bet, and the fact that she apparently knows about it.
He raises his hands in a shrug. "If I did know about what you mean, I'm sure it would be between that person and the other person in the situation.
"DON'T LIE TO ME!" she yells, both teleporting next to him and attempting an axe kick.
>>6391Success, you now have a physical line from the Plaza of Port Barry, leading to the floating building.
What potions can my character use?
>>6381>Lady GlimmerThis sends chills down my spine....
[1d20 = 17]>>6393Climb check do i get modifiers?
>tfw my ISP just pulled some sort of reset and I lost connection while posting
Just... one... second.
>>6396Nope, but you're fine. If a player is not pressed for time, they can take skill checks without a die roll, to allow for careful consideration and progress (there are exceptions, but for the most part).
>>6392Thez's kick lands, stunning him momentarily
"Surely you know what comes to those who violate an agreement with a devil," she taunts, her tail caressing him almost like a cat's.
"You must know, I'm entitled to a pound of flesh," she begins, savoring the moment.
He regains coordination and stands upright. Since his cigarette was lost, he lights a new one.
"Come get some you twisted she-bitch. You don't know what you're in for," he says, pulling the metal cylinder from his belt.
Help me out with the poitions. I want to make use of Soros's blood.
>>6399>tfw Infernuises stupidity caused this
[9d20 = 104]
What is about to ensue is a fight that has been on hold for a very long time, through multiple resets. GM advises players to maintain a safe distance. I'll be narrating this fight as though each player were independent of the GM, so that players can see illustrated the potential precision that can be applied to fights.
L> cast Dimensional Lock
"Whoops, where are you going to turn now?"
T> cast Protection from Energy - Fire
"Who's running?"
T>close distance
L>Ignite Erebus, defensive stance (+5 ac, -5 atk)
T>Fighting stance, Devil's Wing, full attack.
[12d8 = 50]
Lenos's cylinder erupts with red energy (you've seen nu Star Wars yeh? It looks like that.) as Thez darts toward him.
In a shower of sparks and energy (Thez and Lenos have several fields operating permanently, in addition to those just cast), they begin to fight. Several blows are extended (from T) while Lenos blocks and evades, showing a curious dexterity (another SW reference, think Yoda v Palpatine).
Thez strikes at him repeatedly, but most of her attacks are glancing, ineffective, or outright miss. Only a few make contact.
... The Game still going?
>tfw don't know how potions work...
[3d20 = 29]>>6405Her hits knock him back a few paces.
L> Dispel Magic
T> equip item Falcon's Claw, range attack
>>6407Several invisible/imperceivable fields about Thez pop, or wink out of existence. As this happens, she pulls a weird sceptre-lookin thing from her pouch and snaps it open into the most ridiculously opulescent Kama (mini scythe) that's ever been seen (gold blade). She launches it at him, with such speed and spin that it looks in flight like a frisbee.
>>6406Potions are essentially magic spells that anyone can use, literally consistent with the spell counterparts.
>>6409What potions, that I can buy here, could help me mutate attain my desired Ghost Rider powers with this Balor Blood?
[1d20 = 3]>>6408L> cast Forcecage
T>Shadow image, Feint, All-defense
Lenos ducks the frisbee (barely) and enacts a binding spell. At the same time, several Thez' emerge from the 'one' and proceed toward Lenos from multiple angles.
>>6410Regeneration. Its pricey, (not rly, there's that pile of gold), but its worth it if you need to not die.
Lenos' spell succeeds (to my surprise) and Thez is now held in a gray-ish cube of energy. Pounding can be heard from within.
"Well that was easier than I expected," he says taking another drag.
T> cast Magical Fang (unseen)
Lenos taps at the cube. "You alright in there? You need some water?" he goads.
>>6413Do i hear this fight going down?
>>6415Yes. As you enter the building, you can hear commotion toward the back end of the building (near the rooms).
>>6416I head that way to see whats going on.
>>6412Alright, and what exactly can I gain from this combined potion/graft? I really only want to gain powers in reference to the movie (i.e. flaming whip)
[2d20 = 35]
T> cast haste, ready javelins for flurry of blows.
L> cast Increase Size
*walks into potions store*
>>6418>movieFug u, I haven't seen it yet ~_~
Potions can essentially buff any attribute, ability, skill, or w/e. Wat u want?
>>6421You havent seen ghost rider?
[2d20 = 17]
Lenos is now 4'6" in height (his lightsabre grows respectively as Thez stews in her juices (non-lewd).
T> Release seal
L> Ready Meteor Swarm
>>6421Neither have I, desu, or at least not entirely (I just know it has something to do with Nicholas Cage as a ghost with a Flaming skull for a head, riding a motercycle and using a flaming chain whip). I just want to be able to become on fire and use a flaming whip,
like the Balor does.
>>6422By "The movie" I immediately assumed MLP. I am open to correction.
The percussion on the cube around Thez doubles in intensity, and cracks of light start to appear.
>>6424That? Thats much easier, one second.
>>6421>>6424Fucking plebs.
>>6424Oh wow. I never made the ghost-rider connection. Its brilliant. Uh,... don't hesitate to drink Thez' blood (lawful evil), if that's your design.
>>6424>>6427If i had to give Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider) an alignment it would be lawful evil.
The bombardment on the cube increases. From 1.5 strikes/ second, to 2.8 strikes/second, until its up to 5.1 strikes/second. As the bombardment increases, more and more cracks appear on the surface of the cube.
>>6428Oh, he's archetypally LE, and I'm disappointed that I didn't realize it sooner. Not only is it Nic Cage but its a consequential, "reap what you sow" type character. Oh it fits, and it fits NICE.
>>6429"Hey what going on over there!"
[4d20 = 27]
The grayish cube, striated with cracks all over, finally ruptures and explodes outward, sending shards of grayish magic all over the environment, which are on fire and dissipate as the proceedings occur.
Thez stands there (in midair), enveloped in flame and wrath and hate, claws extended.
Lenos looses his meteor swarm, a volley of 4
dia balls of white-hot light at her/
SORRY IM LATE GUYS
PC hates me today
Fuckin wifi wont work
Give me a min to catch up
>>6433Meme man, glad your here.
[33d20 = 361]
Okay three balls, which strike at her as she stands motionless. Her eyes are fully red, and are slits (like a cat's). as the balls collide in an erupting shower of flame and sparks.
L> cast Cat's Grace
T> ABSOLUTE MURDER (hastened, flurry of blows using javelins)
>>6425>>6427If I do this, will my character be permanently disfigured, or can I just "Go Ghost" (edgy reference for an edgy hoers), when I want to, like how Soros transformed?>>6420*clears throat*
>>6381>didn't get good lookHe feckin shanked me
>>6436I just remembered
>what ever happens to Tracy will be accepted as board canonKek, I made Tracy a proud member of the white race
>>6436Go Ghost, permanent wouldn't be as much fun.
Meanwhile.
Lenos, who was already Yoda-ing around the room shows increased agility and speed from his recent spell. Unfortunately, Thez isn't using conventional weapons. She unleashes a volley of Javelins of Lightning (a magical weapon that upon being thrown converts into a literal bolt of lightning, but since javelins are monk weapons AND flurry of blows requires monk weapons, and she's a monk) 31/32 hit him, leaving him a smouldering pile of brownie, his hands distorted awkwardly.
the fight is not overThez loses her rage-face and begins to breathe heavily, clearly depleted from the previous.
>>6437Knee-jerk and non-committed. He still thought he was going to waltz in and have his way at the time. Don't worry, you'll have an opportunity to address any disdain.
Though heavily charred, one of Lenos' hands drifts toward an amulet on his neck. Considering the oddity of his appearance, the amulet was only icing on the cake, but it appears with a Lion's head sculpture on it. His hand comes to rest on it, and with his thumb, he pushes a button.
>>6439Good, I'm gonna stab him
>>6436Invision second pic with hair the color of tracy's old coat and same hairstyle. BOOM transformed tracy
>>6436Can I say I just bought my desired alchemy supplies, and take them home to the crystal?
>>6441That pony is actually based off of Ember: the OC of that faggot who shot up that store a few months back.
>>6436Tracy that edge is sharp enough to slice your hooves with.
>>6436Tracy that edge is sharp enough to slice your hooves with.
>>6444>my trips REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>6446What were you going to do with them?
>>6440Waves of DBZ-esque energy flows from Lenos, as his form begins to contort. He was already 4'+ feet tall, butt this is different. For starters, his skin almost uniformly begins to darken, with shards of black growing outward. His neck elongates, his tail (he's growing a tail) also extends, and a pair of wings fling off the robes he was previously wearing.
>>6441Uh, I think you need to catch up a bit more. The two combatants right now are Lenos and Thez, and you probably don't want to get involved. You can if you REALLY want, but don't.
>>6442Yes, and for the moment don't worry about specifying those supplies, they're just "Undisclosed Alchemy stuffs"
>>6446>missed trips>got pali>REEEE
>>6448Has the circus-fire in the pyramid stopped yet?
>>6447Steal the equine with "alicorn" forming a horn on its head
>>64481- I meant Soros faggot
2- *shadilay plays in distance*
As Lenos' metamorphosis continues/concludes, he completes it in the form of an oversized (maybe a head or so taller than your average Moose) black dragon, striped with golden tiger-esque stripes.
"Fug" says Thez.
>>6450>ShadilayBoth combatants receive a negative modifier to all die rolls.
>>6444Trips confirm not edgy enough, go edgier
>>6451What did this drama start over again?
>>6454Cuz Lenos tried to cheat Thez (a devil who is/are very particular about agreements, wagers/bets, and contracts).
>>6456Can I go in without dealing with their bullshit?
>>6457The building, yes. They're toward the back, near the 'rooms' hallway.
Lenos-dragon (yes) screams.
https://youtu.be/4a_cz-_yZS0
>>6456Are they fighting by the forge?
>>6458>the rooms>where I would've goneI'm in the building, btw. I just want to drop off my sjit, and go for a healthy equine trot (explore the surrounding wooded area). I would've avoided them, if it meant being in close proximity to their drama though.
>tfw party gets new hoers, so I can't have the stables all to myself.
>>6459No, that way is clear.
L> Dragon-burp
Thez> charge jyuken
Lenos: To DUST with you!
Thez: In ur ass newt-boy!
>>6460You don't want to watch? Now I'm sad.
U might check the stables, there has been a reorganization that hasn't been witnessed yet.
>>6458Eh, I decide to try my hand at forging
I travel to the treasury, what am I greated with?
>>6463>Welcomes the chance to laugh in ponimaru's face, but wants to avoid meeting the vanilla cunt at all costs.........
[2d20 = 16]
Lenos-dragon unleashes a gout of flaming/dissolving murder at Thez, clearly intenton smiting her with a deluge of napalm.
>>6465Would you like me to take care of the unicorn?
[1d20 = 7]>>6465*walks by with 60 ft radius in stealth, taking a peek and listening*
roll for detection
>>6467Are you even there?
[1d20 = 16]>>6468Detection?
>>6464The forge(s) are empty. Before you are an array of barrel-type forges which (though not holding any pieces atm) are belching flames conically. About the treasyury are piles of wealth of every shape, size, variety, and composition (metals, gems, etc.)
>>6465You're in luck, cuz all you find is the ninja-hoers; Vcunt is not present.
>>6468Torcuil was there before you arrived, though he never made his way to the stables and so you're the first to observe the situation.
>>6471I'm going to assume Garnets and Iron are some of those materials
Can a craft a rod to move metal objects?
Garnet because it is the only magnetic gemstone
[1d20 = 18]
Thez is enveloped in napalm, well above and beyond Lenos' previous 'burps'. As the fluid strikes, a shrill hissing sound can be heard.
As the gout of napalm dissipates, Thez is still standing there. Most burned, haggared, and having seen better days (with wisps of smoke trailing off of her).
"My turn now bitch-fist," She says.
[1d20 = 7]>>6469*pokes head inside (in stealth)* (ikd that he's been resurrected again, right?)
>>6475didn't mean to roll...
[40d8 = 202]>>6473Not just, but yes (on both counts).
>>6474Now a dimensional lock is not an all-encompassing spell. For example, it is subject to spell resistence, such as the type which Thez' unholy aura employs. That, coupled with that moments-ago die roll grants her a teleporting hit.
>>6477>not just, but yesWat?
So, do I role oo craft this thing or?
>>6469If you can find her...