Renascence: A Homura Quest
- Thread starter Higure
- Start date
- Crossover Fantasy Mystery
- Location
- Somewhere
I agree with Macros on at least letting the Mikis know we're going to be late before running off to hunt witches. We might also want to have Sayaka around as backup in case things go south. There's still the threat of whoever or whatever sicked Heracles and Sesshomaru on us to worry about.
Hyp3rB14d3
Gotta catch 'em all!
Not sure hunting is a good idea at the moment. Or at least not as Homura. She's kind of almost crazy right now.
- Location
- Somewhere
The votes to hunt that I've seen have also been votes to stay as Koko. So Homura being kinda crazy right now is a non-issue as the hunting votes currently go.
- Location
- California
Do remember that actions Memento!Kyouko takes can impact Homura's sanity. While resting in the background is likely a net positive on its own, we run the risk of freakin her out if Memento!Kyouko gets hurt or, god forbid, in over her head.
Crow
Falling is a Pleasure. Regardless of its Fate
[X] Switch...
-[X] No
[X] Go Somewhere
-[X] Write-In: Go hunt a Witch or two. We've been putting it off for awhile, and we're running low.
-[X] Message Sayaka that you're dealing with some stuff, assure her you're fine and that she doesn't need to wait up.
-[X] No
[X] Go Somewhere
-[X] Write-In: Go hunt a Witch or two. We've been putting it off for awhile, and we're running low.
-[X] Message Sayaka that you're dealing with some stuff, assure her you're fine and that she doesn't need to wait up.
Macros
omnisciently vague councilman
- Location
- Dirac Sea
[X] Switch...
-[X] No
[X] Go Somewhere
-[X] Write-In: Go hunt a Witch or two. We've been putting it off for awhile, and we're running low.
-[X] Message Sayaka that you're dealing with some stuff, assure her you're fine and that she doesn't need to wait up.
-[X] No
[X] Go Somewhere
-[X] Write-In: Go hunt a Witch or two. We've been putting it off for awhile, and we're running low.
-[X] Message Sayaka that you're dealing with some stuff, assure her you're fine and that she doesn't need to wait up.
- Location
- The End of Glory
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
You don't know. Not the Magia Record one.
Lordsservent
Servant of the one true God and SV
- Location
- The centre of the Multiverse
Will there be any Magia record characters showing up at all?
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
Nothing currently planned for Magia Record originals, but I'm not saying it's impossible.
Macros
omnisciently vague councilman
- Location
- Dirac Sea
Urk. And I see this 11 minutes later, with only one vote needed to tie the leading vote.
[X] Switch...
-[X] No
[X] Go Somewhere
-[X] Write-In: Go hunt a Witch or two. We've been putting it off for awhile, and we're running low.
Might still try? Frustrating to see the vote lose despite a majority going for it and disagreeing on a small detail.
[X] Switch...
-[X] No
[X] Go Somewhere
-[X] Write-In: Go hunt a Witch or two. We've been putting it off for awhile, and we're running low.
Might still try? Frustrating to see the vote lose despite a majority going for it and disagreeing on a small detail.
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
Votes don't lock until after I get back. You're good.
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
Looks votes over more closely.
Oh, hell. Okay, yeah, two of those votes should have been combined, since the only difference was a harmless addendum. Apologies to everyone on both sides of the vote for the error.
Edit: Fixed Tally
Edit: Votes Locked. Writing.
Oh, hell. Okay, yeah, two of those votes should have been combined, since the only difference was a harmless addendum. Apologies to everyone on both sides of the vote for the error.
Edit: Fixed Tally
Edit: Votes Locked. Writing.
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- Location
- California
I forget, is high or low bad for Witch difficulty? I have a bad feeling Memento!Kyoko is in for a bad time.
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
High rolls mean greater strength. This isn't too bad.
Witch-Hunting 1
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
"...might as well go stock up on Seeds." You mutter to yourself. Taking a bite from a loaf of bread, you make your way out of the Church and reach out, using the Grief-sensing functionality of your Soul Gem. You're pretty sure it's not actually magic, oddly enough--it seems to simple and consistent across Puella Magi for that.
'Probably Incubator-tech. Little rat's useful for something, at least.'
You begin making your way to Kazamino--no point in risking trouble with Mami or the other Kyouko. It's nice being able to run around again, you reflect--watching everything from the outside was not exactly pleasant. Especially when you couldn't do anything.
Now, at least, you don't have to watch helplessly as Homura breaks.
You take a bite from a chocolate bar as you jump off a rooftop--
'Sayaka's going to worry if I don't contact her.'
--and crash, landing face-first on the ground below.
"Ow." You say, paying lip-service to pain you haven't let yourself feel in long time.
'Ten points.'
Rolling your eyes, you retort, 'Hey, not everyone's used to hearing voices constantly.'
A pause follows, and you worry you've actually pissed Homura off.
'Says the one who wanted to be the next Jeanne.'
It's on now, 'Right, I forgot, you only admire Saint Madoka.'
She scoffs, 'The one time you two actually talked, she wrapped you around her finger in five minutes.'
'She did not!' You protest, but the smug silence that follows crushes your defense, and you change the topic, 'Look, I'll just text...ugh, I don't have your phone.'
'I'll try telepathy. Hopefully, Kyubey will patch me through.'
Groaning, you brace herself as you go blind in your left eye again, and Homura's voice projects itself along your connection to the telepathy network.
'Can you put me through to Sayaka, Kyubey?'
There's an instant response, of course, 'I can and will. It must, of course, be temporary.'
'Because of Madoka, of course.'
'Yes. I will add her to the network for the time being, however.' There's a brief, likely calculated pause, 'I would like to speak to you soon. In light of the anomalies, I have come to the conclusion that a measure of collaboration would serve us both. Some time in the next day or two would be best.'
You really aren't comfortable with that, but--
'March 21st. 11:12:04 AM. Location?'
'I will meet your outside the Miki residence.'
'Acceptable.'
--but Homura doesn't agree. You suppose it's her body, at the end of the day. She better not get you experimented on, though.
'Sayaka.'
Sayaka's response is surprisingly violent, 'I'M TRYING DAMMIT! NOT EVERYONE'S BEEN DOING THIS SINCE THEY WERE--" She cuts off suddenly, pausing, "Wait, what? Homura!?'
You are officially worried for Sayaka's sanity.
'I have some things I need to deal with tonight, but I'll be home before morning. Who were you--?'
Sayaka quickly stammers a response, 'I was--I was dreaming! Dozed off! Nothing to worry about.'
You call bullshit. Going by the fact that you just felt your left eyebrow rise, you think Homura does too.
'...Of course. Have a good night.'
'G'night!'
You regain your full vision as Homura steps back. Her voice, however, remains, now addressing you. She feels puzzled, and a bit terrified, '...Is insanity contagious? Do you think I could have infected...?'
You chuckle, shaking your head, 'Nah. Whatever's going on, you can't make people crazy just by being crazy in the general vicinity. Whatever's up with Sayaka, it's not that.'
You can feel her relax at your words, and your awareness of her fades somewhat as she returns to her rest.
'Alright, time for that Witch. Finally. Should be...' You jump back onto the roof and begin following the signal again.
Eventually, you find yourself near an old, well-worn home. Inside one of the windows, you can see a family sitting down for dinner together. You go cold at the sight, and immediately begin tracing the signal within the house, staying out of sight as you walk the perimeter. It doesn't take long to figure out which window the signal is strongest at--glancing within, you can see it's an office. Luckily, it's empty right now.
You pop the lock with a twist of magic--you're no Homura, but this is the basics of the basics--and pull the window open. Stepping inside quietly and closing the window, you walk a bit deeper into the room.
Your Soul Gem finally pings the Barrier, and you quickly reach out with your Magic, open a gate, leap inside...and find yourself in a bedroom. It's a relatively normal looking space--the walls bend in strange curves, and the furniture seems to be scaled randomly, but the space is consistent and seems to more-or-less follow traditional geometry.
There's a small desk--on it, you find a notebook with a word written on it in Witch Runes. You still haven't cracked how to translate them, sadly.
Moving to the room's only window, you glance outside, and find a normal-looking suburban view. You doubt you'd actually be able to go out there, and you're not going to gamble on it. Instead, you turn to the door and open it up slightly, glancing through it.
You appear to be in a large manor, based upon entry hall and staircase you can see from here. You can hear something moving nearby; it's probably a familiar.
You can probably fight your way to wherever the Witch is easily enough, but you'd prefer not to use up your new Grief Seed before you get it. Stealth is always risky, though, so you might be better off just bursting through and rushing.
'Hmm...'
Calendar
[ ] Proceed stealthily. Try to avoid familiars and track down the Witch with minimal conflict.
[ ] Blitz through the Barrier. Don't waste time on familiars needlessly--just try to find the Witch, and kill whatever you run across.
[ ] Fight your way through. Kill every familiar you can find, then go looking for the Witch.
'Probably Incubator-tech. Little rat's useful for something, at least.'
You begin making your way to Kazamino--no point in risking trouble with Mami or the other Kyouko. It's nice being able to run around again, you reflect--watching everything from the outside was not exactly pleasant. Especially when you couldn't do anything.
Now, at least, you don't have to watch helplessly as Homura breaks.
You take a bite from a chocolate bar as you jump off a rooftop--
'Sayaka's going to worry if I don't contact her.'
--and crash, landing face-first on the ground below.
"Ow." You say, paying lip-service to pain you haven't let yourself feel in long time.
'Ten points.'
Rolling your eyes, you retort, 'Hey, not everyone's used to hearing voices constantly.'
A pause follows, and you worry you've actually pissed Homura off.
'Says the one who wanted to be the next Jeanne.'
It's on now, 'Right, I forgot, you only admire Saint Madoka.'
She scoffs, 'The one time you two actually talked, she wrapped you around her finger in five minutes.'
'She did not!' You protest, but the smug silence that follows crushes your defense, and you change the topic, 'Look, I'll just text...ugh, I don't have your phone.'
'I'll try telepathy. Hopefully, Kyubey will patch me through.'
Groaning, you brace herself as you go blind in your left eye again, and Homura's voice projects itself along your connection to the telepathy network.
'Can you put me through to Sayaka, Kyubey?'
There's an instant response, of course, 'I can and will. It must, of course, be temporary.'
'Because of Madoka, of course.'
'Yes. I will add her to the network for the time being, however.' There's a brief, likely calculated pause, 'I would like to speak to you soon. In light of the anomalies, I have come to the conclusion that a measure of collaboration would serve us both. Some time in the next day or two would be best.'
You really aren't comfortable with that, but--
'March 21st. 11:12:04 AM. Location?'
'I will meet your outside the Miki residence.'
'Acceptable.'
--but Homura doesn't agree. You suppose it's her body, at the end of the day. She better not get you experimented on, though.
'Sayaka.'
Sayaka's response is surprisingly violent, 'I'M TRYING DAMMIT! NOT EVERYONE'S BEEN DOING THIS SINCE THEY WERE--" She cuts off suddenly, pausing, "Wait, what? Homura!?'
You are officially worried for Sayaka's sanity.
'I have some things I need to deal with tonight, but I'll be home before morning. Who were you--?'
Sayaka quickly stammers a response, 'I was--I was dreaming! Dozed off! Nothing to worry about.'
You call bullshit. Going by the fact that you just felt your left eyebrow rise, you think Homura does too.
'...Of course. Have a good night.'
'G'night!'
You regain your full vision as Homura steps back. Her voice, however, remains, now addressing you. She feels puzzled, and a bit terrified, '...Is insanity contagious? Do you think I could have infected...?'
You chuckle, shaking your head, 'Nah. Whatever's going on, you can't make people crazy just by being crazy in the general vicinity. Whatever's up with Sayaka, it's not that.'
You can feel her relax at your words, and your awareness of her fades somewhat as she returns to her rest.
'Alright, time for that Witch. Finally. Should be...' You jump back onto the roof and begin following the signal again.
Eventually, you find yourself near an old, well-worn home. Inside one of the windows, you can see a family sitting down for dinner together. You go cold at the sight, and immediately begin tracing the signal within the house, staying out of sight as you walk the perimeter. It doesn't take long to figure out which window the signal is strongest at--glancing within, you can see it's an office. Luckily, it's empty right now.
You pop the lock with a twist of magic--you're no Homura, but this is the basics of the basics--and pull the window open. Stepping inside quietly and closing the window, you walk a bit deeper into the room.
Your Soul Gem finally pings the Barrier, and you quickly reach out with your Magic, open a gate, leap inside...and find yourself in a bedroom. It's a relatively normal looking space--the walls bend in strange curves, and the furniture seems to be scaled randomly, but the space is consistent and seems to more-or-less follow traditional geometry.
There's a small desk--on it, you find a notebook with a word written on it in Witch Runes. You still haven't cracked how to translate them, sadly.
Moving to the room's only window, you glance outside, and find a normal-looking suburban view. You doubt you'd actually be able to go out there, and you're not going to gamble on it. Instead, you turn to the door and open it up slightly, glancing through it.
You appear to be in a large manor, based upon entry hall and staircase you can see from here. You can hear something moving nearby; it's probably a familiar.
You can probably fight your way to wherever the Witch is easily enough, but you'd prefer not to use up your new Grief Seed before you get it. Stealth is always risky, though, so you might be better off just bursting through and rushing.
'Hmm...'
[CENTER OF THE MIND]
Calendar
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Homura's Glasses
Food
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- Durability: 500
- Maximum Number: 1
- Attack Types:
- Stab: Effective Power = Power * 1.2, Standard Damage
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- Durability: 50
- Special Abilities: Multiplies Speed and Strength by 10
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Durability: 15
Special Abilities: Contains your Soul
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- Rosso Phantasma (40 EE/Clone)
- Summon illusionary clones of Kyouko to fight alongside her.
- Rosso Phantasma: Soldatessa Materiale (70 EE/Clone)
- Summons corporeal clones of Kyouko to fight alongside her. They substantially weaker than Kyouko, are not able to use magic, and are fade away if significantly injured, but possess her own combat skills and can operate independently within reason.
- Illusion (Variable)
- Creates an illusion of some sort. Can be visible to anyone, or targeted. Small, simple visual illusions can cost as little as 1 EE per ten minutes. Very large or complicated illusions that target multiple senses can be as much as 200 EE per ten minutes.
- Compel (100 EE/Day) [Locked by Kyouko]
- The target is compelled to carry out an action or pursue an objective chosen by Kyouko. Objective or action may be changed at no cost. Only those with a stronger Ego than Kyouko can resist this.
- Rosso Phantasma (40 EE/Clone)
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- Fire an energy ray from your Spear.
- Instant Attack
- 100% Accuracy.
- 150 Power.
- Very Low Damage.
- Fairly easy to alter, with a little work.
- Cost: 20 EE/Second, Rounded Up
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- Fires an energy ray from your spear.
- Instant Attack
- 100% Accuracy
- 300 Power
- Low Damage
- Ignites target on contact.
- Cost: 50 EE/Second; Rounded Up
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- Gloria Rosso (50 EE/30 minutes)
- +100 Durability and Power. Increase Damage by one stage.
- Remote Manipulation (Cost: 5 EE/minute)
- Cannot be used to control complex systems, such as vehicles.
- Requires conscious effort for every action.
- Homing Spear (3 EE/spear)
- Sets a spear to hunt a currently visible target for 15 seconds, without direct control.
- Flaming Spear (5 EE/spear)
- Cloaks a spear in fire to burn targets, among other things. Can be held safely.
- Gloria Rosso (50 EE/30 minutes)
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- Conjure Chain (1 EE/meter)
- Durability 100
- Conjure Chain Barrier (10 EE/square meter)
- Durability 150
- Conjure Spear (10 EE)
- Durability 300
- Conjure Giant Spear (100 EE)
- Durability 500
- Doubles Damage and Power of Magic Lance when used as a focus.
- Conjure Chain (1 EE/meter)
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[CENTER OF THE MIND]
Time: Evening
Grief: 414/1000
Sanity: 590/1000
Stability Multiplier: 0.5
Calendar
Active Effects:
Illusion: Card with Homura's Address (2 EE/10 Minutes)
Usable Traits:
Hunger for Violence: All Physical Stats * 1.5. Self control and caution decrease substantially.
Weapons:
Armor:
Accessories:
Time: Evening
Grief: 414/1000
Sanity: 590/1000
Stability Multiplier: 0.5
Calendar
Active Effects:
Illusion: Card with Homura's Address (2 EE/10 Minutes)
Usable Traits:
Hunger for Violence: All Physical Stats * 1.5. Self control and caution decrease substantially.
Homura's Glasses
Food
Food
- Rosso Phantasma (40 EE/Clone)
- Summon illusionary clones of Kyouko to fight alongside her.
- Rosso Phantasma: Soldatessa Materiale (70 EE/Clone)
- Summons corporeal clones of Kyouko to fight alongside her. They substantially weaker than Kyouko, are not able to use magic, and are fade away if significantly injured, but possess her own combat skills and can operate independently within reason.
- Illusion (Variable)
- Creates an illusion of some sort. Can be visible to anyone, or targeted. Small, simple visual illusions can cost as little as 1 EE per ten minutes. Very large or complicated illusions that target multiple senses can be as much as 200 EE per ten minutes.
- Compel (100 EE/Day) [Locked by Kyouko]
- The target is compelled to carry out an action or pursue an objective chosen by Kyouko. Objective or action may be changed at no cost. Only those with a stronger Ego than Kyouko can resist this.
- Magic Lance
- Fire an energy ray from your Spear.
- Instant Attack
- 100% Accuracy.
- 150 Power.
- Very Low Damage.
- Fairly easy to alter, with a little work.
- Cost: 20 EE/Second, Rounded Up
- Magic Lance Variant: Lancia Rosso
- Fires an energy ray from your spear.
- Instant Attack
- 100% Accuracy
- 300 Power
- Low Damage
- Ignites target on contact.
- Cost: 50 EE/Second; Rounded Up
- Enchantment:
- Gloria Rosso (50 EE/30 minutes)
- +100 Durability and Power. Increase Damage by one stage.
- Remote Manipulation (Cost: 5 EE/minute)
- Cannot be used to control complex systems, such as vehicles.
- Requires conscious effort for every action.
- Homing Spear (3 EE/spear)
- Sets a spear to hunt a currently visible target for 15 seconds, without direct control.
- Flaming Spear (5 EE/spear)
- Cloaks a spear in fire to burn targets, among other things. Can be held safely.
- Gloria Rosso (50 EE/30 minutes)
- Conjuration:
- Conjure Chain (1 EE/meter)
- Durability 100
- Conjure Chain Barrier (10 EE/square meter)
- Durability 150
- Conjure Spear (10 EE)
- Durability 300
- Conjure Giant Spear (100 EE)
- Durability 500
- Doubles Damage and Power of Magic Lance when used as a focus.
- Conjure Chain (1 EE/meter)
- Durability: 500
- Maximum Number: 1
- Attack Types:
- Stab: Effective Power = Power * 1.2, Standard Damage
- Durability: 50
- Special Abilities
- Multiplies Speed and Strength by 10
- Durability: 15
- Special Abilities
- Contains your Soul
[ ] Proceed stealthily. Try to avoid familiars and track down the Witch with minimal conflict.
[ ] Blitz through the Barrier. Don't waste time on familiars needlessly--just try to find the Witch, and kill whatever you run across.
[ ] Fight your way through. Kill every familiar you can find, then go looking for the Witch.
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Highwind
To Rise From The Ashes
- Location
- Brazil
[X] Blitz through the Barrier. Don't waste time on familiars needlessly--just try to find the Witch, and kill whatever you run across.
This seems like the Kyouko-est approach of the bunch.
Well, I suppose the actual Kyouko-est aproach is fighting her way through every single familiar before murdering the Witch with extreme prejudice, but Kyouko is on a budget right now.
This seems like the Kyouko-est approach of the bunch.
Well, I suppose the actual Kyouko-est aproach is fighting her way through every single familiar before murdering the Witch with extreme prejudice, but Kyouko is on a budget right now.
Entropy Judge
Recurring Bouts of Misanthropy
Hmm. Stealth is a risk if we get spotted without spotting that we were spotted - and it's even worse if the Witch starts preparing for us instead of just mobbing us with familiars, which would at least tell us that Stealth has failed.
Blitz is probably the safest option, but it runs into the problem that the Witch will probably be awake and ready for us when we finally reach her.
And Assault is expensive and runs into the possible dangers both with regards to overextending and letting the Witch dictate the terms, because it will either be fully prepared to face us or could actually come out to attack before all the familiars are dead.
Hm. Homura's Stealth is a terrible 2/100, but does Kyouko use that or her own (hopefully at least a little better) number, @Higure ?
Blitz is probably the safest option, but it runs into the problem that the Witch will probably be awake and ready for us when we finally reach her.
And Assault is expensive and runs into the possible dangers both with regards to overextending and letting the Witch dictate the terms, because it will either be fully prepared to face us or could actually come out to attack before all the familiars are dead.
Hm. Homura's Stealth is a terrible 2/100, but does Kyouko use that or her own (hopefully at least a little better) number, @Higure ?
Higure
Witch of Faith
- Location
- The Golden Land
She uses her own number. It's a bit higher, since she can't cheat like Homu.
- Location
- The End of Glory
[X] Blitz through the Barrier. Don't waste time on familiars needlessly--just try to find the Witch, and kill whatever you run across.