The Lands of the River - A Bronze Souls Quest
- Thread starter MissBegot
- Start date
- Original Fantasy
Kosjurake
The Wildest of Ronins
- Location
- Tokyo LOCCENT
[X] Plan: Spear that will Pierce the Afterlife
-[X] Take Something
--[X] Take a spear (A short spear with a leaf-shaped bronze head. Inflicts 2/4/4 Piercing Damage. Reach, Balanced (damage modifiers included). Agile (+10 to Defence Rolls when you attack with this weapon). Burden 1
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
I like the +10 to defense on the spear, and it gives us a good backup weapon if we run out of focus. Sure the bow could do that too, but we already have good ranged potential with the magic, having a defensive back up melee weapon, I think is more important. And we actually have a higher skill with thrusting weapons then missile weapons.
-[X] Take Something
--[X] Take a spear (A short spear with a leaf-shaped bronze head. Inflicts 2/4/4 Piercing Damage. Reach, Balanced (damage modifiers included). Agile (+10 to Defence Rolls when you attack with this weapon). Burden 1
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
I like the +10 to defense on the spear, and it gives us a good backup weapon if we run out of focus. Sure the bow could do that too, but we already have good ranged potential with the magic, having a defensive back up melee weapon, I think is more important. And we actually have a higher skill with thrusting weapons then missile weapons.
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10ebbor10
DON'T PANIC
- Location
- Present
[] Introspection: You'd like to know the old you. They are not you, not anymore, but they could be a dear friend.
Kinda having your cake and eat it too.
Focusing on the past not to recover your old identity, but to discover how your new identity contrasts with it.
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Introspection: Let go of the past; reinvent yourself and choose a new name. Something meaningful, a better expression of who you have become and seek to be. (This will begin the voting process to choose a new name. Choices made therein will (re)define some aspects of your character and soul.)
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Vetoed: Choosing a new name is not incompatible with this. You may have this much cake either way, but you have to choose a priority.
10ebbor10
DON'T PANIC
- Location
- Present
Other ideas then.
[] Introspection : Names belong to the living, not the death. You have lost your name, and shall regain it when the world names you for your accions, not because you chose so.
[] Instrospection : You serve at the Ferrymaiden's behest. She has given you purpose, a mission, a life other than the ambling of a lost soul. When you meet her next, you will ask her for a name.
We have unlocked the level of simping hitherto unknown to the Lands of the River.
- Location
- Te Ika-a-Māui
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] Plan: Crescent Moonbow 2.0
[X] Introspection: Let go of the past; reinvent yourself and choose a new name. Something meaningful, a better expression of who you have become and seek to be. (This will begin the voting process to choose a new name. Choices made therein will (re)define some aspects of your character and soul.)
[X] Introspection: Let go of the past; reinvent yourself and choose a new name. Something meaningful, a better expression of who you have become and seek to be. (This will begin the voting process to choose a new name. Choices made therein will (re)define some aspects of your character and soul.)
- Pronouns
- They/Them
Excuse me, that was one of the first things I insisted on. I take pride in rewarding good dog behavior. And bad dog behavior. Really any dog doing anything for any reasonI've just caught up, and I have to say, I am disappointed in you my fellow voters. All of you have failed to vote for the single most crucial thing to do in our situation. I suppose there is nothing left, but to do it myself.
[X] Pet fluffy puppers.
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Vetoing the first one because without a Ren, the world cannot name you. And without a name, you cannot level Ren!
The second is not a valid vote at this stage, but if you vote to choose a new name the next step will include the option to vote for this!
- Location
- Central Standard Time
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
I think that choosing a new name has more meaning in contrast.
I think that choosing a new name has more meaning in contrast.
- Location
- Soviet Canuckistan
[X] Plan: Crescent Moonbow 2.0
[X] Give the good dogs some scritches. They deserve it
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
[X] Give the good dogs some scritches. They deserve it
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
[X] Plan: Crescent Moonbow 2.0
[X] Give the good dogs some scritches. They deserve it.
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
[X] Give the good dogs some scritches. They deserve it.
[X] Introspection: Seek who you were, and will be again; devote yourself to uncovering your old name, piecing together your old life. (This will close, for now, the option of choosing a new name, and make a definite plan for how to rediscover your old one.)
0-14: Final Demand
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[x] Take a bow and quiver (A light recurve warbow, bent into a distinctive triangular shape when strung. Inflicts 0/2/4 Piercing damage at up to Long range. Precise (on a Full Success, ignore Armour Reduction). Burden 2.
[x] Give the good dogs some scritches. They deserve it.
[x] Introspection: Let go of the past; reinvent yourself and choose a new name. Something meaningful, a better expression of who you have become and seek to be.
Yes. Life is a process of reinventing yourself bit by bit, every day. Why shouldn't Death be the same? This is the first step of the rest of your life. Death. Whatever. You shrug on the quiver, gingerly pat the waiting stormhounds, who bear the attention stoically, grasp your staff again, and step toward the counting-house, shadows shifting beneath the cool glare of the aten following overhead.
What sort of name should you take?
[ ] An aspirational name: Take a name that says something about who you want to be, where you're going. Something grand.
[ ] A devotional name: Take a name that says something about how you got here, something that honours your quest and your patron, the Ferrymaiden who brought you here to walk these lands once more.
[ ] A simple name: Take a name that says something about where you came from, one that honours your former life. Something humble.
[ ] An aspirational name: Take a name that says something about who you want to be, where you're going. Something grand.
[ ] A devotional name: Take a name that says something about how you got here, something that honours your quest and your patron, the Ferrymaiden who brought you here to walk these lands once more.
[ ] A simple name: Take a name that says something about where you came from, one that honours your former life. Something humble.
The blocky mudbrick granaries are built shoulder-to-shoulder on either side. All but the first pair you passed have their doors barred, doubtless filled with the spoils of this ruinous regime. The counting-house is distinguished only by the heavy-shuttered windows and the sign over the door proclaiming it so. It's somehow disappointing, that a man who holds the delta in his crushing grip should reside somewhere so plain and unassuming.
Halfway down the avenue, the door of the counting-house is thrown open, and… something comes forth. The Tax Collector emerges from the doorway like a spider emerging from a crevice, unfolding unnaturally long cadaverous limbs, rearing up until he towers over you. Papyrus ledger scrolls are wrapped around his arms and hang about his gaunt torso like a cloak, and through the palm of his left hand is pierced a long bronze spike, from which dangles an enormous set of scales. He looks down, eyes burning gold in shrunken sockets, flesh pared back almost to the bone. He points his right hand at you, unfolding skeletal fingers each as long as your own arm.
"You will be held liable for these damages, interloper. Come. I shall collect what is owing."
He strides toward you, bringing his left hand back, scales clattering as they swing out behind him.
The Tax Collector
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What do you do? You are currently at Medium range from him, but he is closing in.
[ ] Write in an Action, a Reaction, and any Stormhound Commands.
Introducing a new mechanic for this fight; dodge directions! If you vote to dodge, specify which way you want to move. Dodging boss attacks may make substantial demands of your movement, and may result in you changing range bands.
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[ ] Write in an Action, a Reaction, and any Stormhound Commands.
Introducing a new mechanic for this fight; dodge directions! If you vote to dodge, specify which way you want to move. Dodging boss attacks may make substantial demands of your movement, and may result in you changing range bands.
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I live! Sorry for the long wait, life has been difficult and I was anxious about getting the boss balance right; I hope this fight works out, I want the full First Souls Boss Experience but also this is an untested system. 😅
Also a minor balance change; I've reduced the Athletics bonus for Light Load, to try and balance the defence options better. Now Light gives you a smaller bonus than the penalty you'd get for Heavy.
Also a minor balance change; I've reduced the Athletics bonus for Light Load, to try and balance the defence options better. Now Light gives you a smaller bonus than the penalty you'd get for Heavy.
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- Location
- Soviet Canuckistan
[X] A simple name: Take a name that says something about where you came from, one that honours your former life. Something humble.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and prepare to take a shot with the Moonbow. Give him one verbal warning first, just to be fair.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and prepare to take a shot with the Moonbow. Give him one verbal warning first, just to be fair.
- Location
- Te Ika-a-Māui
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] An aspirational name
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
- Location
- Central Standard Time
[X] A simple name: Take a name that says something about where you came from, one that honours your former life. Something humble.
No particular opinions on the combat, but the currently proposed option seems fair.
No particular opinions on the combat, but the currently proposed option seems fair.
- Location
- Ottawa
- Pronouns
- She/Her/Whatever
[X] A devotional name
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
ThatGazzer
Minds Eye Bind
- Location
- PNW
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] A devotional name
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
A devotional name in the lead... Lots of simps with us tonight, I see.
[X] An aspirational name: Take a name that says something about who you want to be, where you're going. Something grand.
Sounds nice.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
Sure, an ok plan. Moonbow quickly becomes our signature spell.
[X] An aspirational name: Take a name that says something about who you want to be, where you're going. Something grand.
Sounds nice.
[X] Fall back, directing the Stormhounds to shift out to your flanks, and fire with the Moonbow.
Sure, an ok plan. Moonbow quickly becomes our signature spell.
