Smite Quest (Worm)
- Thread starter Monk Penguin
- Start date
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
I think it's the wrong place and time for this to talk about Coil.
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
I think it's the wrong place and time for this to talk about Coil.
- Location
- New York
- Pronouns
- He/Him
There's never going to be a right place and time to talk about Coil. At least, not until after he's already thrown shit into the fan.
- Location
- Washington
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] Proposing to women (???)
I'm up for a good laugh.
Although I should mention that necromancy would be a hell of a thing to have on our side. I mean, lots of people die in Endbringer attacks. We should basically have an army on our side if things go south.
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] Proposing to women (???)
I'm up for a good laugh.
Although I should mention that necromancy would be a hell of a thing to have on our side. I mean, lots of people die in Endbringer attacks. We should basically have an army on our side if things go south.
williams1996
Alba gu bràth
- Location
- Scotland
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
[X]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[X] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[X] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
[X]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[X] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[X] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
- Location
- france
- Pronouns
- He
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] Sword-fighting (Less effective because Chaac doesn't specialize in swords)
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] Sword-fighting (Less effective because Chaac doesn't specialize in swords)
- Location
- texas
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] Sword-fighting (Less effective because Chaac doesn't specialize in swords)
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] Sword-fighting (Less effective because Chaac doesn't specialize in swords)
KnightDisciple
Brotherhood. Unity. Peace.
- Location
- Midwest, USA
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
[X]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[X] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[X] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
[X]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[X] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[X] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
Monk Penguin
Way of the Open Flipper
- Location
- USA
Having a bad day so I won't have any time motivation to write anything. I'll probably update tomorrow.
- Location
- Tarn-Vedra
[X][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
[X]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[X] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[X] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
-[X] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
[X][Training] Train with Chaac
-[X][Training] CQC
[X]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[X] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[X] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
Monk Penguin
Way of the Open Flipper
- Location
- USA
Vote Closed:
I'm actually slightly disappointed that you didn't ask Chaac to teach you how to propose. I had a whole hilarious scene and everything ready. As to the guy who thought it would give you something akin to a master or thinker rating, why would you think that? Only bona fide items have given you that much benefit. Skills are a much subtler benefit, although you've mainly been getting unlucky with training rolls.
I'm actually slightly disappointed that you didn't ask Chaac to teach you how to propose. I had a whole hilarious scene and everything ready. As to the guy who thought it would give you something akin to a master or thinker rating, why would you think that? Only bona fide items have given you that much benefit. Skills are a much subtler benefit, although you've mainly been getting unlucky with training rolls.
Vote Tally : Smite Quest (Worm) | Page 42 | Sufficient Velocity [Posts: 1041-1060]
##### NetTally 2.0.0
[x] While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[x] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[x] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
No. of Votes: 6
[x] Straight up tell them now that they're all together that you've been put in a really awkward position, and there's no easy way to say this, but we can't let this go on any longer. The reason the PRT leaks so badly is because their info department was compromised. Say that when Thanatos told you about the death cheaters Gaea used her earth sense to help you track down Coils base, and that you discovered Thomas Calvert meeting with some of Coils mercs, he apparently works for Coils organization. Tell them about the massive underground base and the hundreds of mercenaries and the map you made. After all, it's technically true that Calvert works for Coils organization. Phrase everything so that you aren't lying, and if they press you tell them you're leaving out information in order to comply with the Unwritten rules. We won't use civilian identities against villains. (But if they can put 2 and 2 together, good for them.)><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
No. of Votes: 1
[x] Ask Ah Puch if Necromancy would work on an Endbringer. He might let something slip.
No. of Votes: 1
[x]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[x] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
No. of Votes: 1
——————————————————————————————————————————————Task: Response
[x][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[x] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
No. of Votes: 11
[x][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
No. of Votes: 2
——————————————————————————————————————————————Task: Training
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] CQC
No. of Votes: 5
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] Sword-fighting (Less effective because Chaac doesn't specialize in swords)
No. of Votes: 4
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] Proposing to women (???)
No. of Votes: 3
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] Axe-fighting
No. of Votes: 1
Total No. of Voters: 13
##### NetTally 2.0.0
[x] While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[x] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[x] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
No. of Votes: 6
[x] Straight up tell them now that they're all together that you've been put in a really awkward position, and there's no easy way to say this, but we can't let this go on any longer. The reason the PRT leaks so badly is because their info department was compromised. Say that when Thanatos told you about the death cheaters Gaea used her earth sense to help you track down Coils base, and that you discovered Thomas Calvert meeting with some of Coils mercs, he apparently works for Coils organization. Tell them about the massive underground base and the hundreds of mercenaries and the map you made. After all, it's technically true that Calvert works for Coils organization. Phrase everything so that you aren't lying, and if they press you tell them you're leaving out information in order to comply with the Unwritten rules. We won't use civilian identities against villains. (But if they can put 2 and 2 together, good for them.)><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
No. of Votes: 1
[x] Ask Ah Puch if Necromancy would work on an Endbringer. He might let something slip.
No. of Votes: 1
[x]While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[x] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh, as if he had say a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
No. of Votes: 1
——————————————————————————————————————————————Task: Response
[x][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[x] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from adverse affects of drinking raw blood.
No. of Votes: 11
No. of Votes: 2
——————————————————————————————————————————————Task: Training
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] CQC
No. of Votes: 5
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] Sword-fighting (Less effective because Chaac doesn't specialize in swords)
No. of Votes: 4
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] Proposing to women (???)
No. of Votes: 3
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] Axe-fighting
No. of Votes: 1
Total No. of Voters: 13
- Location
- Venezuela
Pity, we'll have to wait for the next time that we summon him. Alternatively we can also ask a lot of Gods how to propose to a woman. Let's just make sure not to follow some advice from Zeus, we do not want to end up like him.
- Location
- Washington
I'm disappointed too.
"Remember, kid, no just means yes." -Zeus' "Advice"
44. CQC with Chaac, The Headless Axeman
Monk Penguin
Way of the Open Flipper
- Location
- USA
[x][Response] Describe your new Fangs and how you had to go blood shopping and host a feast for vampire bats in order to get them
-[x] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from the adverse effects of drinking raw blood.
[x] While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[x] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[x] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh as if he had said a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] CQC
-[x] Add that you continue to purchase animal blood from an Asian butcher for the daily boost and that yes, the vampire bat feast was completely disgusting. The fangs seem to protect you from the adverse effects of drinking raw blood.
[x] While the meeting continues, if available, use pencil and paper and pretend to be scribbling. Write surreptitiously on a border "Record This. Now."
-[x] If there is no paper or pen available, tell Armsmaster if he can translate what Chaac says, tell him that he has been repeating that since we summoned him.
-[x] Before leaving, go to Armsmaster and tell him that you want an autograph and place the paper (with the warning) in front of him. Once you're sure he read the note, have Chaac put a hand on his shoulder and say in Yucatec Maya "The Snake has a secret hiding place in (say location), many mercenaries. In his civil identity works as an advisor to the PRT. T.C. are his initials. His powers allow him to cheat death, probably a Thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels, it's massive. Tell Director, fast." Followed by that, that he lets out a laugh as if he had said a good joke. The statement is phrased to use as little English as possible.
[x][Training] Train with Chaac
-[x][Training] CQC
Well, now that everybody knows that you can get new items from the gods, you had better begin desensitizing them to some of the really weird requests that you get, in case you need their help in the future.
"The item I'm using to enhance my durability is a set of fake vampire bat teeth that I can put over my own teeth. When I do so, I can gain strength and durability based on how much blood I drink. The benefits last for about a day and the fangs protect me from any of the adverse effects of drinking raw blood."
You hear some muted ewwws from the Wards/New Wave section, but nobody else comments before the director asks further questions.
"What kind of blood, and where are you getting it from? Additionally, what task were you required to perform in order to receive this item?" Director Piggot follows up.
"Don't worry, I use animal blood," you say quickly, noting that you didn't clear it up beforehand, "As for how I get the blood, there are grocery stores in Brockton Bay that sell frozen pig and cow blood as a cooking ingredient. I won't mention specifically which one because I now go there regularly to buy some. As for how I got the item, I was asked to host a feast for vampire bats, a task given to me by Camazotz, the Mayan God of Bats. Thus, I had to source a significant amount of animal blood to feed all the bats." You hear an uptick in muttering going about the crowd so you decide to try and inject some humor in while preempting any questions, "Yes, the feast was completely disgusting, bats can't exactly be described as neat."
The next question you get is actually from Dauntless, and it's about Apollo's chariot, and how it works. Your answer basically sums up to, "It just does," but you are distracted from the questioning. You think that now would be an excellent time to surreptitiously tell someone about Coil, you even have a god who speaks an obscure Mesoamerican language. All you need is to ensure that Armsmaster gets a recording and hope that nobody else does. You know that the podium is being recorded, but hopefully, if you catch him off to the side, nobody else will see.
After you step off the podium, Armsmaster goes back up to introduce the next person who will be speaking, which turns out to be Velocity, who was actually on scene before the rest of the Protectorate, performing mostly search and rescue. You don't have time to really keep track of the briefing, as you are on the hunt for a piece of paper to write on. You don't actually move about the room, as that would be both noticeable and distracting, instead, you simply sit in your chair and have Chaac look around the room. You have a sharpie, for signing autographs, so you don't need to look for a writing utensil. Luckily, you find what appears to be a discarded envelope lying on one of the tables. You consider having Chaac retrieve it for you, but Chaac is even more noticeable than you are. His massive size precludes any kind of stealth, so you decide to wait.
Since you were focused on finding some paper, you did miss a part of the briefing, specifically the part where they talk about how they captured Stormtiger and Cricket. Armsmaster is back at the podium, and he's speaking of a big showdown between the Protectorate, Hookwolf, and the ABB capes.
"Once it became clear that the Protectorate was out in full force, Hookwolf attempted to flee. He was intercepted by Velocity, who, with assistance from Miss Militia, restrained him with containment foam. Assault, Battery, and I moved around Lung as he was too ramped up to fight directly. Rather than going for a frontal assault, we avoided his attacks and directed him away from attacking buildings that were not evacuated or on fire, minimizing property damage and civilian casualties. Oni Lee, using a set of Explosive's grenades attempted to limit our movements or hit us with potentially lethal effects. My combat algorithm was able to correctly predict Oni Lee's likely teleportation strikes with an accuracy above 80%, allowing us to avoid them without injury."
"Why did Lung choose to run? If he was too ramped up to engage, I don't understand why he would flee," asks Aegis
"After not landing any attacks on the Protectorate, and none of us striking back, Lung started to shrink. Once he noticed that he was no longer ramping upward, he chose to flee rather than fight. Pursuit was attempted but cut off by several of Explosive's creations."
"How did Hookwolf and Stormtiger escape?" asks Shielder.
"Several buildings in the surrounding area were in danger of collapsing due to collateral damage from the fight between Hookwolf and Lung. I made the decision that rather than guarding the transports back to the PRT holding cells, the Protectorate should work to rescue as many people as possible. Pantheon needed medical attention, however, his projections were able to move about freely even as he was unconscious. Still, sending him without another member of the Protectorate would have been placing him in unnecessary danger, thus I sent Miss Militia with him and to guard Cricket's transport, since sending two heroes back to base without guarding anybody would be an inefficient use of manpower. As a result, Hookwolf and Stormtiger were sent back to base in separate convoys, which were attacked by Fenja and Menja, breaking the Empire capes out and removing them from the transport. In the case of Hookwolf, they simply took the hardened foam he was stuck inside. All PRT agents manning the transports were unharmed," Armsmaster explains.
"Why did you not have Pantheon and Miss MIlitia guard Hookwolf's transport, or even send all three of them together?" Director Piggot asks.
"I determined that that was an unnecessary risk to the health of Pantheon, Miss Militia, and the PRT agents of that transport."
"Very well," Director Piggot replies in a tone that suggests that the conversation is not over, but won't be continued where there is an audience.
"Are there any other questions?" Armsmaster asks.
This time it's Gallant who takes him up on the offer, "Now that Lung's attacked the Empire, it seems likely that a gang war will break out. What is our plan of action should that be the case?"
"The PRT will move to minimize casualties among civilians while the Protectorate prevents chaos in the city. The Wards will be kept away from any potential large gang skirmishes during this time period," Director Piggot answers before Armsmaster can say anything. You think you hear a snort from the Wards section, but you can't determine who it is based on sound alone.
"Next question," Armsmaster says
"What do we know about the new tinker?" Kid Win asks.
"We have observed only that they can make explosives with various esoteric effects such as acid or pain. Analysis provided by Dragon and I on leftover material from their devices suggests that explosives are a design choice by the tinker, rather than a limitation. I would guess that they created the explosives for ease of use. As such, we have been unable to determine the tinker's exact specialty."
"Next question," Armsmaster says, waiting on someone else to ask a question.
Do you have a question?
[][Question] No.
[][Question] Write-in.
"If that is all, this briefing is adjourned. Thank you for coming," Armsmaster says in a tone that suggests that is more of a rote saying than something he believes.
Now it's time to enact your master plan. You head over to the table by the side of the room where you spotted the discarded envelope. On the back, you quickly scribble with your sharpie "Record This. Now." Then, you need to find Armsmaster. You see him heading for the door. Rather than break out into a run, you power walk to close the distance, before stepping in front of him.
"Is there anything you need, Pantheon?" he asks, you can tell he wants to be doing something else and is annoyed by your interruption.
"Yes, could you look at this for one second, you say, and hold out the envelope so he can see what you've written."
He looks up at you, about to say something, before Chaac puts a hand on his shoulder and says. "Le kaano' ti' junp'éel ta'akun secreto kúuchil ti' le chúumukil le kaajo', ya'ab mercenarios. Ti' u ba'axo'ob civil, u meyaj bix u asesor le PRT. T.C. le u iniciales. U poderes ti' permiten tuus beya' in kíimil, úuchak jump'éel pensador. Gaea yéetel Teene' mentej jump'éel mapa yéetel ya'ab entradas secretas yéetel túneles escape, jach nojoch. A'al ti' séeb le director," and then gives Armsmaster a hearty chuckle. You do note that the people around you are starting to stare.
The snake is in a secret hiding place in the center of the city, many mercenaries. His civilian as a whole is an advisor to the PRT. T.C. initials. His powers allow him to lie to death, so he must be a thinker. Gaea and I made a map with many secret entrances and escape tunnels. It is very large. Quickly tell the director.
Armsmaster just looks at you, puzzled, "Are you done?"
Well, you can only hope he bothers to translate that, "Yes," you say, and quickly exit the scene to avoid being asked about what that was about. Armsmaster was positioned right near the door, so it wasn't even that hard. As you leave, you ask the guards outside if they could direct you to the training rooms.
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'One of the benefits of being an affiliate is that you no longer have to have an escort everywhere. Sure if you go near the offices or near the tinker labs, the PRT milling about are going to take notice, but you can come and go from the training rooms whenever you want.' you think as you enter the training room with Chaac. You had decided not to train necromancy with Ah Puch, no matter how you went about it, walking around with corpses would be a huge hit to your image, and you would be better served by simply being better with your fists.
After Chaac runs you through a warm-up, you find yourself joined by Battery.
"Hey Pantheon, didn't expect to see you here," she says casually.
"Yea, I'm just getting some CQC training from Chaac." You do note that she didn't greet Chaac, but you don't comment.
"I'd heard about it from Assault, but It will be interesting to see a p- a god train you," She corrects herself.
Training roll progression is changing from
Basic(1d10)<Mediocre(1d20)<Intermediate(1d40)<Advanced(1d70)<Master(1d100)
to
Basic(1d10)<Mediocre(1d20)<Intermediate(3d20h2)<Advanced(6d20h4)<Master(10d20h6)
Because progress seems slow and inconsistent. With these numbers, you have a higher average on all rolls and a higher cap on advanced and master training.
Basic(1d10)<Mediocre(1d20)<Intermediate(1d40)<Advanced(1d70)<Master(1d100)
to
Basic(1d10)<Mediocre(1d20)<Intermediate(3d20h2)<Advanced(6d20h4)<Master(10d20h6)
Because progress seems slow and inconsistent. With these numbers, you have a higher average on all rolls and a higher cap on advanced and master training.
6d20h4 = 11, 16, 11, 14, 10, 17 = 58
CQC (158/300 to Master)
CQC (158/300 to Master)
Chaac shows you how someone who is both larger and stronger than you will use their advantages, and how you can try and negate them, for example by closing in. As Chaac is stronger than you, even with your blood bonus, you quickly learn to stay just under his strikes. It'll be helpful if you ever need to go up against a Brute.
The training session also gives you time to adapt to your increased strength and weight and by observing Chaac, you can learn to leverage it against those who are not as strong or tough as you. You aren't sure when exactly you'll end up in that situation as any cape who's not strong or durable usually makes an effort to stay out of melee, but it's good to know against regular thugs as well.
By the time you are done, Battery is asking Chaac for tips as well, although hers seem to focus around leveraging her speed. Before you know it, it's already time for you to head home and make dinner, since you have to account for walking north to your base and then back south across downtown to get back home.
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Guardian 1d18 = 17
Hunter 1d18 = 9
Hunter 1d18 = 9
On Monday, you wake up well rested, ready to go meet the Spider-Girl who you have been contacted on PHO, you're curious about what exactly she's made of Arachne's spider, but you'll find out soon enough.
Today you're going to summon a Guardian and a Hunter, for you it's a tried and true combination of frontline defense from a Guardian and ranged attack power from the Hunter.
The first one you summon is a green, shirtless man wielding an ax. However, unlike the others, he appears to be shirtless because his face is on his chest, and also smoldering with green fire. His armor has a helmet, but the helmet is actually just empty and attacked to the pauldrons.
"I am Xing Tian, and I live to fight another day!"
The other looks to be wearing a set of traditional Japanese feudal armor, except that the headpiece denotes a leadership position. 'Maybe Shogun?' you guess.
"Hachiman," he introduces himself simply, nodding to you.
Unfortunately, you don't have a lot of time to look them up before you need to call your tutor if you want to cancel or cut short your classes today. You could even say that you're meeting a girl, allowing him to make what assumptions he will. It wouldn't even be a lie.
[][Monday] Be a good student, finish High School
[][Monday] Come up with an excuse to either skip tutoring entirely or only part of it
-[][Monday] What are you doing instead?
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Votes for next chapter:
- Question
- Monday
QM Note:
100k Words! I did it, Woo!!!! Celebration time, etc. etc. Although actually, I'm really happy I've stuck with it for so long.
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- Location
- New York
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X][Monday] Be a good student, finish High School
- Location
- Venezuela
"I hate nice girls"
[X][Question] No.
[X][Monday] Say that you have a date with a girl.
-[X][Monday] Patrol the old territory of the Merchants. Many gangs have been emerging after you finished them, so, you must show them that the area is under your protection. Go freely, do not make any attempt to hide, show to the remaining criminals that you do not fear them. On the contrary, they should fear you.
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KnightDisciple
Brotherhood. Unity. Peace.
- Location
- Midwest, USA
[X][Question] No.
[X][Monday] Be a good student, finish High School
[X][Monday] Be a good student, finish High School
Pridakarbiter
Unseelie
- Location
- Arctis Tor
[X][Question] No
[X][Monday] Be a good student, finish High School
[X][Monday] Be a good student, finish High School
- Location
- New York
- Pronouns
- He/Him
We could always ask Taylor to check it out with us.
Keani
C̵͍̈t̷̼̓h̴̀ͅŭ̶̹l̴̡̈u̸̫͗ ̶̟͌F̵͚́h̶̠͊t̶͍͌ă̷̺g̴̯̊n̷
- Location
- R͈̥̲̦͍͓͗̽̈́̚'̞ͧ͛ͥ̄l̫̰̤̖̽̐y͍̲ͧ̒́̐̌̀e̪͆h̸̩͔̟ͣ͐͐̎ͤ
today's not our appointment?