Green Flame Rising (Exalted vs Dresden Files)

"[Build/Become Spiral!]" There is in those words a resolve like iron, not infinite and not unbreakable, but strong enough to do what needs be done to serve the moment

This is their one act of rebellion, and they chose it out of their own briefly free will. Let them have it.

[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
 
[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
 
[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
 
[X] Refuse the offer, you are all going down the long way and then you are all getting out

Nope not using freed slaves as sacrificial fodder even if they are volunteering to do so. Especially if they are volunteering to do so. I didn't pull that shit in Yuri's Revenge and I'm not doing it now. They get to be another batch of combatants. Nothing more and nothing fucking less.
 
[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
 
[] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)

[] Refuse the offer, you are all going down the long way and then you are all getting out
Wait a moment. Shouldn't we be able to fly? Also, do I understand correctly that they are sacrificing / risking their freedom for us?
 
Will be away for most of the rest of the day.
QUESTION
Is there anything here they are suggesting that Tool Constructs cant already do?
I mean, we already did this back in Cleveland, when we built an elevator to dig its way into the basement.
Im not seeing anything they are offering here thats unique.

And Im frankly disinclined to let people commit unnecessary sacrifices.

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[X] Refuse the offer, you are all going down the long way and then you are all getting out


Molly can burn an Excellency if necessary.
But it shouldnt be; Empathy is a Key Ability for her, and she would be rolling with BSM, CCC and TLF for that sweet -5DC buff to her rolls.
 
QUESTION
Is there anything here they are suggesting that Tool Constructs cant already do?
I mean, we already did this back in Cleveland, when we built an elevator to dig its way into the basement.
Im not seeing anything they are offering here thats unique.

Surprise, people and things below can hear you carve in through the substance and other sensors can probably detect it as well, the elementals would merge with the fabric of the fortress in a way no one would be able to recognize in time. Places like this do change dramatically from time to time, just not against the will of the Yama King normally.

Wait a moment. Shouldn't we be able to fly? Also, do I understand correctly that they are sacrificing / risking their freedom for us?

Yep they are risking their freedom to open a way to the lower levels and allow you surprise over whatever waiting for you there
 
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[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
 
Surprise, people and things below can hear you carve in through the substance and other sensors can probably detect it as well, the elementals would merge with the fabric of the fortress in a way no one would be able to recognize in time. Places like this do change dramatically from time to time, just not against the will of the Yama King normally.
Fair enough.
Yep they are risking their freedom to open a way to the lower levels and allow you surprise over whatever waiting for you there
I dont think Molly would stomach risking other people's freedom for this.


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[X] Refuse the offer, you are all going down the long way and then you are all getting out


If they get captured doing this, Molly will have to go back for them, at significantly greater risk to everyone.
Better not to risk it.
We still have a shintai in our back pocket.

Hope Molly remembers to loot some of the antigrav stuff as they leave.
 
I'll cautiously go with:

[X] Refuse the offer, you are all going down the long way and then you are all getting out


I don't think we need surprise too badly.
 
[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)

We could genuinely use their help, and they know what they are risking.
 
[X] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
 
[] Allow the Elementals to form a stair where you stand, granting you unexpected access to the forge, surprising any forges therein while placing themselves in danger of being reabsorbed by the structure (Willpower roll of resist)
Are they infected with the hope plague? Cause if they are it might offer insulation; if they get absorbed they'd infect the entire superstructure of the building, waking the elementals bound to it and encouraging them to assume their own identities again.

Also, since it's a willpower roll can we use leadership or something to buff them? Not sure how that's supported mechanically but it seems like inspiring socials should help buff mental resistance checks.

This fight cost us a good amount of time, so making it up is very tempting if we can make it reasonably safe to do.
 
Are they infected with the hope plague? Cause if they are it might offer insulation; if they get absorbed they'd infect the entire superstructure of the building, waking the elementals bound to it and encouraging them to assume their own identities again.

Also, since it's a willpower roll can we use leadership or something to buff them? Not sure how that's supported mechanically but it seems like inspiring socials should help buff mental resistance checks.

This fight cost us a good amount of time, so making it up is very tempting if we can make it reasonably safe to do.

Oh yeah, this fortress is ground zero and you guys are smashing through looking like the wrath of several, strange and forgotten, gods

Charisma leadership could be used to inspire them, but that would take at least a few minutes. It is probably not wise to linger that long.
 
Oh yeah, this fortress is ground zero and you guys are smashing through looking like the wrath of several, strange and forgotten, gods

Charisma leadership could be used to inspire them, but that would take at least a few minutes. It is probably not wise to linger that long.
Fair enough. I don't suppose this is a pass/fail they'll just burn willpower to auto succeed is it?
 
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