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Green Flame Rising (Exalted vs Dresden Files)

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[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
-[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
-[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
-[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
-[X] Finish by imitating your shintai using BMI (don't actually use shintai)

[X] Plan Leave a Mark
-[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
-[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
-[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
-[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
-[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions and use BMI to mirror them once we're at the max force for the spar.
-[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
—[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
—[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.

Changed my mind.
 
BronzeTongue said:
I don't suppose I can convince any of the other baseline plan voters? My plan does stair step escalation, but it swaps an image of our Shintai for a fun little charm interaction that demonstrates a potential issue the baby Wardens could face with shapeshifters.
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It also demonstrates the potential use of BMI to the WC who are infiltrated by Rampire aligned and the like so I'd rather not.
BronzeTongue said:
Even if he could he probably wouldn't. His whole thing is that he's out of the game. You can't claim to be out and also empower local gods.
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On that note we may want to tell Demonreach of it before going through with that since he's a spirit ally right off the coast of Chicago with senses extending into it. Not that he'd be able to stop us but just so he doesn't wonder wth is going on.
 
BoredMan said:
It also demonstrates the potential use of BMI to the WC who are infiltrated by Rampire aligned and the like so I'd rather not.
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We point blank admitted it to Murphy and there's 0 chance she's going to keep that to herself instead of reporting it to the library. The cat is out of the bag.

Also just seeing it in use like this doesn't actually give away the breadth of our ability or its resistance to detection.
 
BronzeTongue said:
We point blank admitted it to Murphy and there's 0 chance she's going to keep that to herself instead of reporting it to the library. The cat is out of the bag.

Also just seeing it in use like this doesn't actually give away the breadth of our ability or its resistance to detection.
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I had these thoughts too but the LoC being aware of a veil is different from a Wizard seeing BMI. He may actually be familiar enough with them to know that's not what it is. The LoC isn't 'everyone' either so I wouldn't say it's out of the bag and use that as an excuse.
 
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BoredMan said:
I had these thoughts too but the LoC being aware of a veil is different from a Wizard seeing BMI. He may actually be familiar enough with them to know that's not what it is. The LoC isn't 'everyone' either so I wouldn't say it's out of the bag and use that as an excuse.
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You have a point, though a bunch of junior Wardens aren't exactly an elite information gathering team. It's not like we have to explain ourselves or anything.

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[X] Plan Leave a Mark
-[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
-[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
-[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
-[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
-[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions and use BMI to mirror them once we're at the max force for the spar.
-[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
—[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
—[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.

[X] Plan Leave a Mark no BMI
-[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
-[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
-[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
-[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
-[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions once we're at the max force for the spar.
-[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
—[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
—[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.

I'm not super attached to that particular trick and while the risk doesn't seem significant it does exist. So at the risk of splitting my own vote I'm adding a version without BMI.
 
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[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
[X] Plan: With Kid's Gloves
[X] Plan Leave a Mark no BMI
 
Read through all the plans before voting please... They all want a duel/spar but go about it differently for reasons discussed.
Adhoc vote count started by BoredMan on Aug 15, 2024 at 8:48 PM, finished with 78 posts and 21 votes.
  • [X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    [X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
    -[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
    -[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
    -[X] Finish by imitating your shintai using BMI (don't actually use shintai)
    [X] Plan Leave a Mark
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
    -[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
    -[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
    -[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions and use BMI to mirror them once we're at the max force for the spar.
    -[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
    —[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
    —[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.
    [X] Plan Leave a Mark no BMI
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
    -[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
    -[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
    -[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions once we're at the max force for the spar.
    -[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
    —[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
    —[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.
    [X] Plan: With Kid's Gloves
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    --[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
    --[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
    --[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
    [X] Yes.
    -[X] The trainees have seen superhuman feats of physical prowess, and magic itself is not new to them. Instead of demonstrating such "common" feats, Molly will instead use her powers to craft something special, and she'll do so in a suitably impressive manner.
    --[X] Perhaps Carlos would appreciate a suit of skintight armor like we once crafted for ourselves?
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BoredMan said:
Read through all the plans before voting please... They all want a duel/spar but go about it differently for reasons discussed.
Adhoc vote count started by BoredMan on Aug 15, 2024 at 8:48 PM, finished with 78 posts and 21 votes.
  • [X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    [X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
    -[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
    -[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
    -[X] Finish by imitating your shintai using BMI (don't actually use shintai)
    [X] Plan Leave a Mark
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
    -[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
    -[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
    -[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions and use BMI to mirror them once we're at the max force for the spar.
    -[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
    —[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
    —[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.
    [X] Plan Leave a Mark no BMI
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
    -[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
    -[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
    -[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions once we're at the max force for the spar.
    -[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
    —[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
    —[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.
    [X] Plan: With Kid's Gloves
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    --[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
    --[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
    --[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
    [X] Yes.
    -[X] The trainees have seen superhuman feats of physical prowess, and magic itself is not new to them. Instead of demonstrating such "common" feats, Molly will instead use her powers to craft something special, and she'll do so in a suitably impressive manner.
    --[X] Perhaps Carlos would appreciate a suit of skintight armor like we once crafted for ourselves?
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My plan doesn't include a spar or duel at all. Just saying. ;)
 
Goldfish said:
My plan doesn't include a spar or duel at all. Just saying. ;)
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The important part of most of this is getting used to Molly, so it still serves a useful role even if it's not exactly educational.

I will say that I think we need more stunts on the board either way. I obviously think mine is entertaining, but there's no reason to give up the extra dice and they're a good opportunity to add flavor to our interactions with the wizards.
 
BoredMan said:
It also demonstrates the potential use of BMI to the WC who are infiltrated by Rampire aligned and the like so I'd rather not.

On that note we may want to tell Demonreach of it before going through with that since he's a spirit ally right off the coast of Chicago with senses extending into it. Not that he'd be able to stop us but just so he doesn't wonder wth is going on.
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Probably wise we don't freak them out too badly xD
 
Votes are tied on BMI or no BMI.
Adhoc vote count started by DragonParadox on Aug 16, 2024 at 8:24 AM, finished with 86 posts and 22 votes.
  • [X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    [X] Plan Leave a Mark
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
    -[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
    -[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
    -[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions and use BMI to mirror them once we're at the max force for the spar.
    -[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
    —[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
    —[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.
    [X] Plan Leave a Mark no BMI
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire and going up.
    -[X] Activate FPoR, WHWH, ATB, Steel Skin, and BSM from the start. Excellency as needed.
    -[X] Activate VLE as the pressure mounts.
    -[X] Activate EMH with up to 2 solid minions once we're at the max force for the spar.
    -[X] [Stunt] Casting a look of almost feline amusement at him Molly steps out from behind her shadow of normalcy and, in one fluid movement, pours a bottle of water over her head.
    —[X] As it flows over her the ice cold water seems to wash away any hint of the mundane, leaving behind imperishable brass. Striding past Carlos into the impromptu sparring ring, Molly gestures invitingly with Usum.
    —[X] "Can't say I've ever fought a proper wizard before, and I'm nothing if not curious" she said, the challenging note of a red drum echoing beneath her voice.
    [X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    -[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
    -[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
    -[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
    -[X] Finish by imitating your shintai using BMI (don't actually use shintai)
    [X] Plan: With Kid's Gloves
    -[X] Yes, do a demonstration duel
    --[X] Demonstrate escalation throughout the fight, showcasing how different "tiers" of combat might work, starting from mid-level vampire, and up to an elder god
    --[X] Show of some resilience, counterspell, soak or shaping-defend some attacks before stricking back.
    --[X] Summon some of the gurvel heavy combatant shadows using Emergency Minion Hologram mid-combat to demonstrate the possibility of enemy calling upon some nasty things
    [X] Yes.
    -[X] The trainees have seen superhuman feats of physical prowess, and magic itself is not new to them. Instead of demonstrating such "common" feats, Molly will instead use her powers to craft something special, and she'll do so in a suitably impressive manner.
    --[X] Perhaps Carlos would appreciate a suit of skintight armor like we once crafted for ourselves?
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Arc 14 Post 4: Gleam of Sword and Flash of Eye
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    • Gleam of Sword and Flash of Eye ​

    18th of February 2007 A.D.

    "OK lets do this."

    Something tells you the smile you toss across the way isn't very comforting, armed and armored in brass and fire a cold wind behind you and water anointing your brow you advance against the warden though not so fast as to blur out of sight. That would rather defeat the point of the exposition for which everyone is pretty darn keen to judge from the hushed whispers on the wizard side and on the Jade Dog side of things.

    Right hand still empty Carlos motions with his left wringing water from the air spinning it into a vortex, arcane entropy given shape to parry with. Clever, but something tells me he won't be able to stand up to... Mind-swing, mid thought, your hand jerks to a stop some of the flames along Usum's edge are drawn into the shield and then sent sputtering along its edge.

    Lost 2 Essence and 1 Willpower -> Now at 17/18 and 8/9 (Steel Skin)

    "Fuck, what is that? It's not fire!"

    He's definitely not the only one with questions. "Did you just try to put out my sword?"

    "Not just that I...Whoah!" Apparently he's used to delivering banter between his parries. Sword whistling under his guard and then up to tap him on the sternum right above the heart, definitely not used to that.

    Lost 1 Essence -> Now at 16/18 (Melee Excellency)

    "Maybe I shouldn't be giving my trade secrets away in the middle of the fight eh?" he asks with a chuckle, stepping back.

    "Maybe you should keep more of a watch on where her sword's going!" Isabela calls from the sidelines, earning about an even amount of laughs and blank looks from the trainees.

    To be fair looking at your opponents'... form is perfectly valid in a duel, though something tells you he'd be looking along the same lines regardless. Truth be told after all the restraint you've been practicing when it comes to Harry it's kind of nice to not have to worry about any of that.

    "Again?" He calls, already back in his position.

    Oh right... You put an extra burst of essence into speed and are there in the blink of an eye, more like in the blink of two dozen eyes to judge from all the gasps.

    Lost 1 Essence -Now at 15/18 (WS)

    The instant he starts moving you reach out in the direction of the shield, not with hand but mind. A wizard's magic is always connected to his surroundings and so it is with this. Warp the lines a little and...

    "Fuck! Refractio!"

    It all falls apart. Your smile only grows... though you do notice his new spell seems to be a variation on a veil that does not try to hide but instead blurs the edges of his form, taking advantage of the swirling Warden Cloak to trick the eye.

    "I've always preferred something more solid to my protections," you quip as the armor of fallen Lanka wraps around you, warped songs of praise echoing from the mouths of lions, griffons and serpents of stone.

    That's when you see it out of the corner of your eye, a dark glean in Tina Trailman's eye that isn't her, isn't any magic of hers. Nemesis! The inner warning screams at you at once, but no, that thing would not stand revealed to mundane sight, no matter how your senses may sing in the cold air. Something, someone else is looking through the kid to see how you fight, someone who hadn't been there before. Triggered by the armor, triggered by the sound of the armor... someone who at least got a report of how I fight.

    What do you do?

    [] Pretend you didn't notice explain to Carlos when you are done

    [] Knock her out now, there is something in her head and it could have a kill switch

    [] Write in

    OOC: Turns out someone really wanted to see your exhibition fight without being seen. Also yes Carlos did have a chance to dispel one of your charms, not a very good chance since you have an equivalent Arete of 8 and he is 'just' a 5 but he is an entropy specialist.
     
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    • And we are right at the edge of flaring. If we ask a question, our anima expands. This is a question of priorities, I think. Do we show that we know? I think we should, yes.

    [X] Knock her out now, there is something in her head and it could have a kill switch
    -[X] Using the current scene ask a question "who are all the beneficiaries of the spying that is happening here?"
     
    Okay that was unexpected. This ties back into the spy issue that the White Council has though and it's the reason why I don't want to help them out too much until it's dealt with.

    Edit: Glad we didn't use BMI.
     
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