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And the night, as always, brings horrors in abundance.

>Previous threads, which are not required reading: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Lanternlight

>There's a skirmishy discord: https://discord.gg/jnUHeDB

>Qualities are now a thing. Maybe you feel life is not already exciting enough?

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In the Crackcrown foothills, reports filter of Spritelings moving with intent. They dig and scour at the bones of the mountain, seeking something. Whatever it is, we cannot let their prying claws find it, and so, we march.

>To generate a Lantern, have a look at this pre-written sheet. Your task is to pick a PATH (seen left) and some KIT PICKS (seen left). You can change KIT picks at resupply points or between missions, so don't worry too much about those. Your PATH is a little more permanent, but can also be changed after the mission.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of... ?
==Equip==
Hand1:
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Something
* Something
=Tricks=
!Something
!Something

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The Dig is where we must aim, to disrupt whatever the Spritelings are doing. These old mountains were once scouted by the Devalliers Mercantile Group for their iron ore, but they gave up the venture for misfortune and mismanagement. Something twists, here, draws the Ghasts like a beacon.

Find it. Contain it.

>All starting Lanterns benefit by learning 2 Tricks, of which there are . . . a few! You can learn more later, so don't worry too much.

>The Perfect Circle is a more advanced series of techniques. For that, you have to live through the night.

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previously

in the Crackcrown foothills, a small company of Lanterns met a bedraggled group of new recruits. The famed CAPTAIN VOIGHT had gone missing, and with him, the group meant to contain the Spritelings in this area.

The captain was not found, but a local hermit named Venitivios was. He appears to live alone in his hut with only his dog Certus for company. Unfortunately much like Captain Voight, Certus is also currently missing.

A sudden attack from forces unknown and unseen resulted in the hermit hut being blown up and, stretched in engagement with ghouls, gaunts and other, worse things, the Lanterns opted to retreat to the burning remains of Venitivios hut.

And that's where we find ourselves. . .

>Upon taking your place on the line, you may refresh Vit to full for 1 gear and Focus to full for 1 gear.

>Note the addition of qualities, of which you may remember you have one if you're feeling exceedingly adventurous, some new kit items and a couple of new cross combinations.

>>3452714

>spend 1 gear to regain focus

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 5/6
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Blade- 12
==Equip==
Hand1: Terminus Est (1d6, crit 3-7, -2 bleed)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Reforged (Sword, +crit)
*Belt Lantern (2 aoe light, source of fire)
=Tricks=
!Phantom Paths
!Ineffable Edge

Bondsteel arm
Bag

>>3452714
Do we get any advances for surviving the last mission?
Or do we get the chance to procure equipment from our last expedition? (AKA switch kit items?)
Or do we charge once more into the fray?

>>3453070
no
yes
yes

You can change up as you like, that was implied.

>Reporting
>+1 Liquid Courage from sacrificing 2 old tricks
>Also, 5 gear for amulet of icons

>>3452714
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of Blade-12
==Equip==
Blade
==Kit==
* Liquid Courage-12
* Marker Light
* Amulet of Icons
=Tricks=
!Offhander
!Slippery
!Determination
!Phantom Paths

>>3453087
LIQUID COURAGE
-12: Distill! +1 AP for +1d3 Effect

>>3452714
"Haha!! I live do not fear companions we shall weather the night to see the day again!!"
>Sack 5 gear for [Heavy gauntlets] who needs gear when I have a heavy ass axe.
>Use 1 gear to restore focus 'w')
>Check if i got everything right and what Brawl damage is.
AP 6 Vit 12/13 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 0 2 DR
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of axe: 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
Hand2: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
==Kit==
!Belt lantern 3 AOE light
!Both hands!!
!Heavy gauntlets +1 Dr, cannot be disarmed, Immune to bites
=Tricks=
*Stand against: Negate terror for 3 ap!
*Heave: Do force damage on next hit 3 AP!
*Steel skin +1 Dr! And 1/2 armor pen
!Fit. Focus recovers 1d2 Vit

>>3452714
>take quality: Jinxed
>gain path: +1 shield
>spend 1 gear to regain vit
Do you all hear something?
...
Must've been another tremor. Damnable mountain.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [5]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block(8)+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Torch
Hand2: Shield
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

>Take Channelled, +1 to Glowstone
>Spend 1 gear to refresh focus

AP 6 Vit 12/12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6] Threshold 1
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Leader-11
Shield-11
Glowstone-13
Liquid Courage-11
Empyreal-11
==Equip==
Hand1:Gauntlet
Hand2:Shield
==Kit==
* Belt Lantern
* Liquid Courage
* Glowstone
Multitool, 3 Torches, 2 Bandages, 2 Bags of Salt
=Tricks=
!Leader- Major, Margin/3 +HT in 1 AOE, may also inspire allies
!Shardsoul-Glowstone
PERFECT CIRCLE-
!Convocant- Empyreal

Qualities- CHANNELLED- Think quietly, they can hear you. Icon Attention


Glowstone 12: Burnt without burning, you grow colder. Heat radiates from your flesh but, why, why can’t you stop shaking?

Major to exacerbate any fire within vision, adding +margin effect.
Major to spit flammable gunk, 1d6 capped grit
2x Cold Effect taken.

And an Empyreal convocant? well well well.

CONVOCATION AND OATHS

The Weaving
-1 : +1d3 Effect
-1 : +1 Range
-3 : +1 Size

EMPYREAL-11

Boon: {The Living Fire}
Can move, interact, and use flame as if it was an object

1st Oath: "Let Not The Spark Die..." Major, Invoke: Hits for threshold d6 Rating vs seen target

Beat target resistance stat to set alight, bolster heart and boosts courage...

>>3452714
>Spend 1 gear to recover Vitality and Focus.
> Take the Quality 'Channeled', and purchase the trick 'Extra Deep Pockets'.
> Use the additional kit slot to take 'Ghostweave'.
> Take Quality 'Scarred', and purchase the trick 'Shardsoul'.
> Use the Shard slot to take 'Ashoniti Tear'.

AP: 6
Vit: (12/12)
Focus: (12/12)
Grit: 4
Reaction: 11
Speed: 4
Gear: (1/6)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear (+12)
>==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed Spear (1/2)
Hand2: Two-handed Spear (2/2)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit] - Contains (2/3) torches, (1/2) bandages, (1/2) bags of salt, 1 rope, and 1 multitool.
[Belt Lantern] - Generates 3x3 AOE light centered on player.
[Both Hands] - Adds 50% of grit to dmg.
[Ghostweave] - React increased by 2. DR set to 0.
[Ashoniti Tear] - React increased by 2. All physical randomized by +/- 1d6.
=Tricks=
[Grace] - Dodging redirects hits.
[Twinblade] - Apply excess to next valid target.
[Dancing Steps] - Leftover speed converts to aim.
[Extra Deep Pockets] - +1 to kit capacity
[Shardsoul] - +1 to shard capacity
=Techniques=
[Pierce] - A standard strike || +0 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Lunge] - A strike with an extended range || -2 to hit || 2 +1 Reach || Major
[Puncture] - A strike that Damages all tiles in its path || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Fend] - A strike which repels target 1 step backwards || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Footwork] - Recover from the 'Unbalanced' status || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear #1] - +1d3 force || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear #2] - Redirect 3d6 force || Major
=Qualities=
[Channeled] - Icon Attention
[Scarred] - +Damage taken

>>3453099
Your standard Brawl skill. >>3452584

>>3453102
-14:
*-4: Rebound. Blocked damage rolls vs itself to off-balance attacker.

>>3453134
Glowstone 13: You see sparks when you close your eyes, your breath expands in a hot gust of air, and yet your shadow leaves a sheen of cold dew…
-3: Pyrophoric Dreams
*Expand flame source by 1 size category
-x: Wildfire Flowers
*Control detonation spread/size/direction of flamesource. Must be symmetrical.
>A 3x3 could be reshaped into a 1x3 or a cross, or some other shape.

You shed light in 1 aoe.

>Give up remaining 5 gear
>Fit a Sparkstar into the hole in my soul

AP 6 Vit 12/12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [0/6] Threshold 1
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Leader-11
Shield-11
Glowstone-13
Liquid Courage-11
Empyreal-11
Sparkstar-11
==Equip==
Hand1:Gauntlet
Hand2:Shield
==Kit==
* Belt Lantern
* Liquid Courage
* Glowstone
* Sparkstar
Multitool, 3 Torches, 2 Bandages, 2 Bags of Salt
=Tricks=
!Leader- Major, Margin/3 +HT in 1 AOE, may also inspire allies
!Shardsoul-Glowstone
PERFECT CIRCLE-
!Convocant- Empyreal

Qualities- CHANNELLED- Think quietly, they can hear you. Icon Attention

>>3453153
In addition to my previous actions, I reduce my gear capacity by 5 to acquire an additional piece of kit.

> Gear (1/1)
> Reforge Spear with +1 reach, and christen it with the name 'Bolide'.

>>3452584
>Remove Nightwisp Cloak for New Model Soldier (Hum... it costs 7ap to reload?... might need an explanation with more detail)
>Spend 1 gear to regain focus
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7(5)
Speed 3 Gear [5/6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Dagger 11
Pistol 12
==Equip==
Hand1R: Pistol
Hand2L: Shield
==Kit==
* New Model Soldier
* Massproduced Plate
=Tricks=
!Steel Skin
!Determined

>>3452714
So Command, about this Re-forge thingy...

When It says +dmg, how much?

When It says +Sharp what does that mean?

What Is +Heavy?

Can we suggest other properties to be gained In re-forging? What about something that Ignores some Damage Resistance from Armor or does more damage against shields?

What about uh, making It easier to swing? (-1AP cost. Haha I know where this ends.)

>>3452714
"So uh, shame about your house old man. That tea wouldn't happen to have miraculously survived would It?"

>Heal Vit and Focus for 2 gear
>Spend 5 Gear to gain Mass Produced Plate

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 11/11
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1/9]
4 Armor (Resist Magic)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Axe - 12+2
==Equip==
Hand1: Baoth [1d6+5 Smash] [Bondsmetal: 2AP to use] [SALT IMBUED]
Hand2: Also Baoth
Unequipped:
==Kit==
* Both Hands! (Bigger weapon adds 1/2 Grit to Dmg) (+1 Dmg Bondsmetal)
* Bondsmetal (-1AP to use your weapon. Cuts Magic. Armor/Bothhands synergy)
* Mass-Produced Plate: +4 DR, - 2 Reaction
* Multitool (Build and Destruct 1:1)
1-Handed Axe
* 1 Torches
* 0 Bandages
* 1 Bags of Salt
* 8ap worth of WOOD
=Techniques=
!Cleave [-2 -+1 Tile Struck]
!Meteoric Swing [-2 Impact brings enemies around swing axis. Collisions hurt.]
=Tricks=
!Ineffable Edge (Crits are Better. Minor)
!Deadly (Called Shots get +1 -2 -4 -6)
!Slippery (Free universal step. Allows corner cutting.)
=Perfect Circle=
!Shimmerblade (+3 gear, spend 1 gear or use nearby element to Imbue weapon, 1d3. Known Imbuements: Salt, Fire, Toxin, Smoke, Shock)

>>3453285
That's perfectly clear. It costs 7 AP to reload.

>>3453294
+1 raw damage per dice (so +1 for most weapons and +2 for maces)

means the weapon is considered Sharp (so you may use this to cut things, cleave things. This has utility with called shots)

Means the weapon is heavy, dealing 1 knockback and may be used to break things, shatter things, send things flying (this has utility with called shots)

You absolutely can

For damage resistance penetration you want to change the damage type:

Armor Pierce (2)

Which will halve DR of targets

For shield smashing you want Shield Breaker (2) which deals 2x damage versus shields

We cannot make weapons lighter. The rules of the universe does not allow it.

>>3453326
My tea did. Thank you for asking.

>>3452714
How Unz can get bondsteel?

>Spend 1 gear to regain Vit

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 2
Speed 4 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed mace (2d6+2 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x bandage
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

>>3453343
There's this little thing at the top where the gear choices are. Command says If let a lot of our loose junk go we can take something else.

That something else Includes BondSteel.

(Sack 5 gear to gain a kit piece and get bondsteel. Alternatively take a Quality to gain a trick and take Extra Deep Pockets to gain a kit piece and get bondsteel. Alternatively take both to get Bondsteel and something else or re-forged If you really want a big hammer. Just suggestions.)

>>3453334
"Are you planning on staying here then, despite your house being slightly exploded? I can patch It up a bit If you like." *Go ahead and spend some wood for some temporary repairs should he say yes*

>Ineffable Edge has replaced by Extra Deep Pockets.
>Re-forged Is now gained from the kit options
>Armor Pierce (2) Is chosen

>Baoth
>Is now
>COMPLETE

>>3452714
>>3453344
Unz take bondsteel from pocket!

>Spend 5 gear to reforge my Mace into Bondsteel, getting +1 dmg and -1 attack cost

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 2
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Bondsteel two-handed mace (2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x bandage
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

>>3453376
Mass Produced Plate improves as well, for that matter.

>>3453381
Unz can reforge both?

>>3453397
If you take a Quality in exchange for 'Extra Deep Pockets' then you should be able to.

>>3453397
Should you take Bondsteel which you just did you do In fact get both.

Bondsteel goes under Kit, and applies to more than just the weapon. Gain +2 DR for having Bondsteel plate.

>>3453403
Unz glad!

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 4
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Bondsteel two-handed mace (2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Bondsteel Plate
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x bandage
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

>>3452714

>Appear

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the blade: 1d6 cut, crit 3-6, -2 bleed
==Equip==
Hand1:sword
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands: 1/2 grit to damage
Marching boots: +1 speed, ignore steppable hazard, 1/2 spd loss
Multitool
3t orches
2 bandages
2 bags of salt
1 rope
=Tricks=
Forward: 1 free atk upon contact, x -2 no circle
Dancing steps: Spd converts to aim

>>3453511

>names damn you

>>3453404
You previously spent both bandages.

>>3453102
You previously spent one torch.

>>3453285
You're down one torch, salt and rope.

>>3453182
You'll find your bandages are covered in oil.

>>3453153
It is 1 gear to recover vit and 1 gear to recover Focus. Both are full, your Gear hits 0.

1Blade | Erica

2Blade | Linnet

>You Have An Amulet
>The efficacy of Prayer can be debated, but it usually does . . . something. Understand that the more precise your invocation is, the more reliable the outcome. Praying to "anything that can hear this" gets you less traction than specifics.

3Axe | Hurric

4Spear | Scryinsi

5Gauntlet | Teliel
>Sparkstar creates an anchor point. All anchors connect to the spark star itself. All anchors connect. Once multiple anchors are set, shunt things from anchor to anchor with a major action. This action takes full distance penalties and all other applicable penalties besides, with the resulting roll determining precision or material loss. It is not entirely recommended to attempt to move humans through the Sparkstar unless you take time to Focus, as the result will likely be some damage.

>An Anchor takes up 1x1. Multiple anchors next to each other may increase this size.

>While distance penalties do accrue, one can act between anchors as if they were adjacent.

6Spear | Ngiervos

7? | Sun Li-Chen
>{Did you wish to change paths?}
>The Pistol fires a single high damage armor piercing shot while producing loud noise and bright fire. It costs 7 AP to reload, and one can modify the load with a Major action to add other bits that one knows or can reach, such as salt, fire or a few extra rocks. You can fulfill this reload requirement over time, it need not be in 1 burst. As such, the weapon requires Focus but the rewards are well worth it.


8Axe | Jal 'D'

9Mace | Big Unz
>Your reforged weapon requires a Name. Without it, the Bond cannot take.

10Blde | Snake-Eyes

>>3454198
Room for one more?

>>3454216
Always.

>>3454198
Unz name mace, Big Smack!
Unz also name armor, Big Clank. Just in case.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 4
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Big Smack (Bondsteel two-handed mace, 2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Big Clank (Bondsteel Plate)
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

>>3452714
>his dog Certus...is also currently missing.
>the Lanterns opted to retreat
One of these is surely untrue, command.

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1Dagger | Persipience
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | RESTING
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | RESTING
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
14Blade | Linnet
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

--

Little lights in the dark. We have a formed of ring of burning bright bonfires with our back to the smouldering remains of Venitivios hut. The wind carries ember into the dark. This little outpost of light stands against the shadows from from the further hills, from which rolling waves of scrabbling claw on rock come.

[ LIGHT PHASE, GEAR CHECK PHASE ]
[ FIND YOURSELF, MAKE SURE YOUR HP AND FOCUS IS AS IT SHOULD BE ]

>>3454360
Would you prefer to be alone in the dark as a forward scout?

>>3454370
Have bonfire. Have enemies. Unz now dance war dance!

Hoo!
Haa!
Hoo!
Haa!

>>3454374
>>3454370
>>3454360
>Command tells you to find yourself
>Command doesn't indicate you are resting
>Outfoxed
>Persipience is not deployed on the map yet! My bad!

My home. My temple. All that I worked to build.
I left the wars behind.
Yet I do I stand here again, looking at the ash of what I built, weapon in hand.

Death haunts this mountain, sought me out at long last. I grant that no peace can last forever. I grant that I desire it does. I should have killed that Lantern when I had the chance. You led Death to me, Lanterns.

Oh Crassus, what would you say if you could see me now? My home is wrecked at the hands of the Night and Death. I swore once, to see it through. I cannot swear another oath. I will not. One was enough.

Lanterns, it is by your hand that that my home ashes. Promise me that you will make this right.

>>3454398
I don't know what you mean about making it right, but I can promise we'll try our best to destroy this nest then find your dog, the captain and whatever those bloody spritelings are so interested in under this mountain if that works for you, granddad. Somehow, I think they're all going to be in the same place.
Light, Toskin, I think I can see your brain through that hole in your head. Come over ehre, any any of the rest of you that are hurting. I think I have an old field kit in here somewhere.
>Pool gear to help the injured. Can I do that?
>Ready

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [?]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Dagger-11
Spoolbow-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Dagger
Hand2: Torch
==Kit==
*Spoolbow
*Flashfire
=Tricks=
!Slippery
!Offhander

>>3454624
You can indeed provide succour and care. Toskin likely appreciates it.

Now, that there Kit bit says flashfire - take it you mean Liquid Courage? You get a whole healing help of chemicals with that set..

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I'm fiiineeee
Aw

>-2 Gear to ensure our allies are in fighting condition

>>3454667
See I figured I could do that but then I'd have to roll every time I want to pull out a vial of the stuff right? No, I just want to slot in a vial of flash fire and 'never run out + get better effect'.
These spritelings won't know what hit em.
>>3454734
Take your bloody medicine, Olient.

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>1Dagger | Persipience | Resting
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | Resting
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | Resting
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
14Blade | Linnet
15Dagger | Lucas
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

--

FINE! I hope this heals into a badass scar just so people will know how fantastic I am

[ LIGHT PHASE ]

>>3454741
Very astute, Lantern. That's entirely reasonable and how it works. On the off-chance you find yourself wanting other tools, you do have them with you.

Rolled 6, 6 = 12 (2d6)

>>3454183
(Apologies, will spend 1 more gear to restock was using an older copypasta sheet)

>>3454757
>Move 7,7 Using SPD
>Fire pistol at Northern most Gaunt (Should be 778 of me now, also 2d6 to shoot))
>Block with shield direction 7 (Spend 1 Focus on the block)
"Who is this old guy? And saying that is was by my hand his house is in such a sorry state makes no sense considering only Halvar and his hound were the only ones to enter and do stuff in there. Dont blame me."

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 11
Grit 4 Reaction 7(5)
Speed 3 Gear [4/6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Dagger 11
Pistol 12
==Equip==
Hand1R: Pistol
Hand2L: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* New Model Soldier
* Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3×torch
2×salt bag
1×rope
=Tricks=
!Steel Skin
!Determined

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>>3454624
i promised i would make it right.

Venitivios looks at some far, far away, hands gripping his ancient weapon tight enough for old joints to pop.

Then he snaps to, attention fixed on Lucas

You say you make a promise, Lantern. I say you do not even know the meaning of the word.

Do not lie to me.

Will you?
Will you make an old man that promise?
Will you promise me that peace? To fight the Spritelings, to find my dog, to find your broken captain Voight? Will you set things right?

DO YOU SO SWEAR, ON THAT FLICKERING LITTLE LIGHT OF YOURS

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY6kEOrgIo8&list=PL884345AD63C87D1A&index=3

>>3454821
You use 3d6 to perform an action.
You want less than your relevant Path, Skill or other. New Model Soldier grants Pistol-12, so you want less than 12.

The outcome of the action is the damage of the gun, or 2d6. That happens later.

Your Pistol Path is also used to clean jams, identify weapons, consider other approaches, tell you things about pistols in general and other such like.

You can freely accept a penalty to your effective skill level to do more things. This is commonly the Iron Circle, and works on the logic of -1 to your effective skill being +1 output, a called shot at -3 or other, increasing difficulty, or some special trick.

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And why not, here's the TAKE THE SHOT training day to cover called shots and aiming

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Here is Corin demonstrating explosives, the suave fellow.

>Explosives detonate and halve their value for every size, rounding up. A 6d3 explosion has an effective killing range of maybe 2x2 but will be dangerous far beyond that.

>Like any Weapon, Explosives can be Iron Circled. Naturally you can't take " An Extra Attack " with one, because you only have the one explosive to throw, but you can time your moment just right and get +damage, step or try to land it on somewhere specific. +Damage is the most dangerous, relevant application.

"Wipe your feet, dust your arms, ere you enter the house of Morrigan."

>>3454757
>Spd 77
>3! Spread salt bag 5681
>Offhander produce Coagulant
>2! Distill x2
>1!+2foc Stickify salt

Rolled 2, 5, 6 = 13 (3d6)

>>3454831
Thanks, i'll roll that aim now. Now that I completely understand how this pistol truly works. In all honesty. I should leave the 2d6(2) damage to processing. (Roll for my possible hit or miss... I hate that meme)

>>3454757
>-lose the armor (i have bondsteel now!)
>light a torch
>move 888
>block 7 (-4 rebound, vs 14)
Forward, friends. We have nothing to fear.
Yet.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [5]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block(8)+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Torch
Hand2: Shield
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
1x torch; 2x bandage; 2x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside
==Qualities==
!!Jinxed

>>3454757
"Do not worry Sir venitivos we will endeavor our best to solve this place. Lets go find that dog and the captain lanterns for the light!!! "
>Move: 2 8,8,
>Move: 8,8,8
>Overwatch a hit with my axe at anything that comes into view.


AP 6 Vit 13/13 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 0 2 DR
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of axe: 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
Hand2: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
==Kit==
!Belt lantern 3 AOE light
!Both hands!!
!Heavy gauntlets +1 Dr, cannot be disarmed, Immune to bites
=Tricks=
*Stand against: Negate terror for 3 ap!
*Heave: Do force damage on next hit 3 AP!
*Steel skin +1 Dr! And 1/2 armor pen
!Fit. Focus recovers 1d2 Vit

>>3454823
Good on you, Hurric.
So I do swear, old man, or may the darkness take me and the voidstar swallow my soul.

Rolled 1, 2, 2, 5, 6, 2 = 18 (6d6)

>>3454757
>Use one of my Bandages to mend my wounds a bit
>Form Anchor Point. This will be the Heart of the Flame.

AP 6 Vit ?/12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [0/6] Threshold 1
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Leader-11
Shield-11
Glowstone-13
Liquid Courage-11
Empyreal-11
Sparkstar-11
==Equip==
Hand1:Gauntlet
Hand2:Shield
==Kit==
* Belt Lantern
* Liquid Courage
* Glowstone
* Sparkstar
Multitool, 3 Torches, 2 Bandages, 2 Bags of Salt
=Tricks=
!Leader- Major, Margin/3 +HT in 1 AOE, may also inspire allies
!Shardsoul-Glowstone
PERFECT CIRCLE-
!Convocant- Empyreal

Qualities- CHANNELLED- Think quietly, they can hear you. Icon Attention

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>1Dagger | Persipience
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | Resting
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | Resting
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
14Blade | Linnet
15Dagger | Lucas
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

---

The Gaunt forward scouts sniff and claw at the air dark, and then, advance to meet Scryinsi, Sun Li-Chen and Linnet.

[ LIGHT PHASE ]
[ 1 / 2]

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Well then, Lantern.

Then I wish you the best.

Rolled 6, 3, 6, 5, 2, 4 = 26 (6d6)

>>3455164
AP: 6
Vit: (12/12)
Focus: (12/12)
Grit: 4
Reaction: 7 + (4)
Speed: 4
Gear: (0/1)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear (+12)
==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed Spear (1/2)
Hand2: Two-handed Spear (2/2)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit] - Contains (2/3) torches, (1/2) bandages, (1/2) bags of salt, 1 rope, and 1 multitool.
[Belt Lantern] - Generates 3x3 AOE light centered on player.
[Both Hands] - Adds 50% of grit to dmg.
[Ghostweave] - React increased by 2. DR set to 0.
[Ashoniti Tear] - React increased by 2. All physical randomized by +/- 1d6.
=Tricks=
[Grace] - Dodging redirects hits.
[Twinblade] - Apply excess to next valid target.
[Dancing Steps] - Leftover speed converts to aim.
[Extra Deep Pockets] - +1 to kit capacity
[Shardsoul] - +1 to shard capacity
[Reforged] - 'Bolide' || +1 Reach
=Techniques=
[Pierce] - A standard strike || +0 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Lunge] - A strike with an extended range || -2 to hit || 2 +1 Reach || Major
[Puncture] - A strike that Damages all tiles in its path || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Fend] - A strike which repels target 1 step backwards || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Footwork] - Recover from the 'Unbalanced' status || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Imbue Force] - +1d3 force || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Redirect Force] - Redirect 3d6 force || Major
=Qualities=
[Channeled] - Icon Attention
[Scarred] - +Damage taken

> (Move) 1, 1, 8 (Spd: 1/4)
> (Pierce) 8 (AP: 3/6) || +1 acc (Spd: 0/4), +2 dmg (Both Hands: +2)
> (Pierce) 8 (AP: 0/6) || +2 dmg (Both Hands: +2)

Rolled 3, 4, 5 = 12 (3d6)

>>3455164
>block 7 (3ap, rebound, vs 14)
>bash 8 (3ap, +2 damage, vs 12)
They may be many, but they are just gaunts.
Friends! To the line! We fight the darkness tonight.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [5]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block(8)+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Torch
Hand2: Shield
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside
==Qualities==
!!Jinxed

6 vit, 10 foc
>>3455164
>3! spread salt bag 824
>3! mix prepared Distill x2 Coagulant into salt, starting at 8
>Offhander apply sticky salt to shield
>Slippery 2, Move 1 face 8
>3foc to vit

Rolled 1, 1, 6, 1, 3, 5, 3, 5, 3, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2 = 43 (15d6)

>>3455378
Lantern, you are being eaten alive by 3 gaunts.
Lantern, you are literally surrounded as we speak right now.
Lantern, there are much better times to be sticking salt on your shield
Lantern, at least move away from the gaunts before you start doing things not after

LANTERN

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>1Dagger | Persipience | Resting
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | Resting
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | Resting
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
>14Blade | Linnet | Down.
15Dagger | Lucas
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

--

This seems a patently unfair exchange.

--

{Olient}
Toskin! Grab the idiot!
{Toskin}
B-but you told me not to touch you!
{Olient}
NOT ME YOU DOLT
{Seilis}
Will you two cease your unbecoming prattle and help!

[ LIGHT PHASE ]

>>3455490
>6AP to reload pistol

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 11
Grit 4 Reaction 7(5)
Speed 3 Gear [4/6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Dagger 11
Pistol 12
==Equip==
Hand1R: Pistol
Hand2L: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* New Model Soldier
* Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3×torch
2×salt bag
1×rope
=Tricks=
!Steel Skin
!Determined

>>3455534
THIS MAN IS DYING NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO RELOAD YOUR LEADBELCHER

PUT PRESSURE ON THE WOUND

Rolled 2, 3, 6, 4, 6, 2 = 23 (6d6)

>>3455490
AP: 6
Vit: (12/12)
Focus: (12/12)
Grit: 4
Reaction: 7 + (4)
Speed: 4
Gear: (0/1)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear (+12)
==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed Spear (1/2)
Hand2: Two-handed Spear (2/2)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit] - Contains (2/3) torches, (1/2) bandages, (1/2) bags of salt, 1 rope, and 1 multitool.
[Belt Lantern] - Generates 3x3 AOE light centered on player.
[Both Hands] - Adds 50% of grit to dmg.
[Ghostweave] - React increased by 2. DR set to 0.
[Ashoniti Tear] - React increased by 2. All physical randomized by +/- 1d6.
=Tricks=
[Grace] - Dodging redirects hits.
[Twinblade] - Apply excess to next valid target.
[Dancing Steps] - Leftover speed converts to aim.
[Extra Deep Pockets] - +1 to kit capacity
[Shardsoul] - +1 to shard capacity
[Reforged] - 'Bolide' || +1 Reach
=Techniques=
[Pierce] - A standard strike || +0 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Lunge] - A strike with an extended range || -2 to hit || 2 +1 Reach || Major
[Puncture] - A strike that Damages all tiles in its path || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Fend] - A strike which repels target 1 step backwards || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Footwork] - Recover from the 'Unbalanced' status || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Imbue Force] - +1d3 force || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Redirect Force] - Redirect 3d6 force || Major
=Qualities=
[Channeled] - Icon Attention
[Scarred] - +Damage taken

> (Pierce) 7 (AP: 3/6) || +2 acc (Spd: 2/4), +2 dmg (Both hands: +Grt/2)
> (Pierce) 5 (AP: 0/6) || +2 acc (Spd: 0/4), +2 dmg (Both hands: +Grt/2)

>>3455538
"Wow Toskin, how about you put pressure on the wound. Or you know tell him to focus on living :V Maybe then he won't die as fast. Why does everybody think they can just boss me around today? Jeez. First an old Hermit not Dumber."

Rolled 2, 5, 4, 2, 5, 2, 4, 1, 3, 5 = 33 (10d6)

>>3455490
Now Unz dance on corpses of enemies!

>Move 66
>Hit gaunt 6 (+1 DS, 2d6+3)
>Hit gaunt 7 (+1 DS, 2d6+3)


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 4
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Big Smack (Bondsteel two-handed mace, 2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Big Clank (Bondsteel Plate)
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

>>3455490
>6 AP to turning this anchor point into a prepared bonfire.

>>3455636
Do you want to make a bonfire on the anchor point?

>>3455641
yes

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>>3455655
Enough fuel and enough fire make easy work.

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>1Dagger | Persipience | Resting
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | Resting
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | Resting
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
>14Blade | Linnet | Down.
15Dagger | Lucas
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

--

Big Unz and Ngiervos both strike down a Gaunt, although Big Unz stops just short of body-checking Erica off of the cliff-side.

Olient, not wishing to be outdone, takes a in a sharp breath and launches forward, blades flashing as she flicks knives with one hand and strikes out with the other.

The probing wave of Gaunts fall.

That was easy enough... But we saw ghouls, nightgaunts, archers, whisperers - what's worse. Were they holding back? Do they fear our fire so much?

[ LIGHT PHASE ]

>>3455698
Unz mistake himself for Jal'D. Embarrassed.
Unz go after archers to atone.

>Move 11 2 333, climb 3, move 6 and take cover

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 4
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Big Smack (Bondsteel two-handed mace, 2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Big Clank (Bondsteel Plate)
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

Rolled 6, 3, 2 = 11 (3d6)

>>3455698
It feels like my skin is two sizes too small for me, hope I don't regret that!
> Flex hand
Aw hell, Linnet! Come on now, stay with us. You can't join the flame just yet.
> Move 788
> Bandage Linnet 3ap
> Are those nightgaunt archers going to throw something?
That icon looks like a bomb
Is that a cellar back there, old man? Do we need to worry about nightgaunts coming up that way?

>>3455774
You are correct, Lantern - those Nightarchers have prepared canisters of some Ichor. You estimate the stuff will cover a 3x3 area and be monstrously hungry for exposed flesh.

Linnet regains 3 Vit.

--
{Venitivios}
Do not worry about Nightgaunts coming up that way. Do not worry about it at all.

>>3455698

>Move 8222
>Move 8828
>Move 88

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the blade: 1d6 cut, crit 3-6, -2 bleed
==Equip==
Hand1:sword
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands: 1/2 grit to damage
Marching boots: +1 speed, ignore steppable hazard, 1/2 spd loss
Multitool
3t orches
2 bandages
2 bags of salt
1 rope
=Tricks=
Forward: 1 free atk upon contact, x -2 no circle
Dancing steps: Spd converts to aim

Rolled 4, 5, 1 = 10 (3d6)

>>3455698
>Finish reloading with 1 AP
>Spd Move 1, Climb 8, Move 8
>Shoot NightGaunt Direction 7,8888 (4AP for +1 Pistol skill)
>Begin Reload again (1AP)

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 11
Grit 4 Reaction 7(5)
Speed 3 Gear [4/6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Dagger 11
Pistol 12
==Equip==
Hand1R: Pistol
Hand2L: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* New Model Soldier
* Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3×torch
2×salt bag
1×rope
=Tricks=
!Steel Skin
!Determined

Rolled 1, 1, 3, 4, 2, 4 = 15 (6d6)

>>3455698
"Apologies, sir. It's quite important that a fire be maintained. When these things are dealt with, I assure you that I will make it up to you."
>6 AP- Use Liquid Courage-11 twice to provide the fire with more fuel.

Rolled 2, 2, 2 = 6 (3d6)

>>3455698

>Move 7 8
>Block 8

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 5/6
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Blade- 12
==Equip==
Hand1: Terminus Est (1d6, crit 3-7, -2 bleed)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Reforged (Sword, +crit)
*Belt Lantern (2 aoe light, source of fire)
=Tricks=
!Phantom Paths
!Ineffable Edge

Bondsteel arm
Bag

Rolled 4, 1, 4 = 9 (3d6)

>>3455698
AP: 6
Vit: (12/12)
Focus: (12/12)
Grit: 4
Reaction: 7 + (4)
Speed: 4
Gear: (0/1)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear (+12)
==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed Spear (1/2)
Hand2: Two-handed Spear (2/2)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit] - Contains (2/3) torches, (1/2) bandages, (1/2) bags of salt, 1 rope, and 1 multitool.
[Belt Lantern] - Generates 3x3 AOE light centered on player.
[Both Hands] - Adds 50% of grit to dmg.
[Ghostweave] - React increased by 2. DR set to 0.
[Ashoniti Tear] - React increased by 2. All physical randomized by +/- 1d6.
=Tricks=
[Grace] - Dodging redirects hits.
[Twinblade] - Apply excess to next valid target.
[Dancing Steps] - Leftover speed converts to aim.
[Extra Deep Pockets] - +1 to kit capacity
[Shardsoul] - +1 to shard capacity
[Reforged] - 'Bolide' || +1 Reach
=Techniques=
[Pierce] - A standard strike || +0 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Lunge] - A strike with an extended range || -2 to hit || 2 +1 Reach || Major
[Puncture] - A strike that Damages all tiles in its path || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Fend] - A strike which repels target 1 step backwards || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Footwork] - Recover from the 'Unbalanced' status || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Imbue Force] - +1d3 force || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Redirect Force] - Redirect 3d6 force || Major
=Qualities=
[Channeled] - Icon Attention
[Scarred] - +Damage taken

> (Climb) 1 (Spd: 2/4)
> (Move) 8 (AP: 5/6)
> (Climb) 8 (Spd: 0/4)
> (Pierce) 7 (AP: 2/6) || +2 acc (AP: 0/6), +2 dmg (Both Hands: Grt/2)

Rolled 2, 1, 5 = 8 (3d6)

>>3455698
"Hup.....THIS IS DEPTHS!!!!"
*Dramatic kick*
>Major act: Leap up and pull myself up the ledge so I can 8 of me where I am.
>Move: 8 8
>Spartan kick the night gaunt 6 of me and push him as far as I can 6 !!! [Brawl?]


AP 6 Vit 13/13 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 0 2 DR
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of axe: 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
Hand2: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
==Kit==
!Belt lantern 3 AOE light
!Both hands!!
!Heavy gauntlets +1 Dr, cannot be disarmed, Immune to bites
=Tricks=
*Stand against: Negate terror for 3 ap!
*Heave: Do force damage on next hit 3 AP!
*Steel skin +1 Dr! And 1/2 armor pen
!Fit. Focus recovers 1d2 Vit

>>3455698
>move 88
>block, facing archers
We can push forward!
Someone clean the corpses up before things get too out of hand.

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>1Dagger | Persipience | Resting
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | Resting
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | Resting
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
14Blade | Linnet
15Dagger | Lucas
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

--

Lucas swift emergency triage keeps enough of Linnet inside Linnet that their shuddering breaths stabilise, even if the Lantern is still heinously wounded.

Ngiervos and Hurric advances up the cliff-side, meeting the first nightarcher with fury and focus

Sun Li-Chen realises their weapon fires in a straight line and they're angled so that the heavy wooden stump would give the Nightarcher sufficient cover. They opt to reserve their shot for now.

[ DARK PHASE ]

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>1Dagger | Persipience | Resting
2Gauntlet | Teliel
3Dagger | Sun Li-Chen
>4Bow | Corin | Resting
6Spear | Scryinsi
7Blade | Erica
>8Blade | Halvar | Resting
9Spear | Ngiervos
10Mace | Big Unz
11Axe | Jal D
12Axe | Hurric
13Blade | SnakeEye
14Blade | Linnet
15Dagger | Lucas
Secure the Burrowing Grounds, {1}
Venitivios has a missing dog, Certus

--

The Nightgaunt odd armanements detonation into a mass of shadow tendrils that scythe through the air with an odd, keening whistle. For a moment, the Light ceases to be, as it eats torches and dulls Lanterns.

>Scryinsi's torch extinguished
>Lanterns shed no light this turn

In the sudden fall of dark, nightarchers pelt our advance guard.

But if they must resort to tactics such as these, surely their numbers are sorely depleted.

[ LIGHT PHASE ]

Rolled 3, 3, 3 = 9 (3d6)

>>3457050

>move 7 6
>Slash Gaunt west
>Block W

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 5/6
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Blade- 12
==Equip==
Hand1: Terminus Est (1d6, crit 3-7, -2 bleed)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Reforged (Sword, +crit)
*Belt Lantern (2 aoe light, source of fire)
=Tricks=
!Phantom Paths
!Ineffable Edge

Bondsteel arm
Bag

Rolled 4, 2, 2 = 8 (3d6)

>>3457050
AP: 6
Vit: (12/12)
Focus: (12/12)
Grit: 4
Reaction: 7 + (4)
Speed: 4
Gear: (0/1)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear (+12)
==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed Spear (1/2)
Hand2: Two-handed Spear (2/2)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit] - Contains (2/3) torches, (1/2) bandages, (1/2) bags of salt, 1 rope, and 1 multitool.
[Belt Lantern] - Generates 3x3 AOE light centered on player.
[Both Hands] - Adds 50% of grit to dmg.
[Ghostweave] - React increased by 2. DR set to 0.
[Ashoniti Tear] - React increased by 2. All physical randomized by +/- 1d6.
=Tricks=
[Grace] - Dodging redirects hits.
[Twinblade] - Apply excess to next valid target.
[Dancing Steps] - Leftover speed converts to aim.
[Extra Deep Pockets] - +1 to kit capacity
[Shardsoul] - +1 to shard capacity
[Reforged] - 'Bolide' || +1 Reach
=Techniques=
[Pierce] - A standard strike || +0 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Lunge] - A strike with an extended range || -2 to hit || 2 +1 Reach || Major
[Puncture] - A strike that Damages all tiles in its path || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Fend] - A strike which repels target 1 step backwards || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Footwork] - Recover from the 'Unbalanced' status || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Imbue Force] - +1d3 force || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Redirect Force] - Redirect 3d6 force || Major
=Qualities=
[Channeled] - Icon Attention
[Scarred] - +Damage taken

> (Move) 1, 7 (Spd: 2/4)
> (Ashoniti Tear: Imbue Force) On Spear (AP: 5/6)
> (Pierce) 8 (AP: 2/6) || +4 acc (Spd: 0/4) (AP: 0/6), +2 dmg (Both hands: Grt/2)

Rolled 2 (1d3)

>>3457218
Rolling for Imbue Force.

>>3457050
Cardinal directions are strong enemies. Unz has to fight hard.

>Move 66 888 888 climb 8

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 4
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Big Smack (Bondsteel two-handed mace, 2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Big Clank (Bondsteel Plate)
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

Rolled 6, 3, 4 = 13 (3d6)

>>3457050
"True, I do realize. I also realize I am victim of skirmish directional blindness..."
(I forgot to add a 7 to the direction I want to shoot...)

>Shoot the Nightweave Direction 66666665 (5AP shot for +2 Pistol Skill)
>SPD move 8
>Begin reload 1AP

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7(5)
Speed 3 Gear [4/6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Dagger 11
Pistol 12
==Equip==
Hand1R: Pistol
Hand2L: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* New Model Soldier
* Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3×torch
2×salt bag
1×rope
=Tricks=
!Steel Skin
!Determined

Rolled 5, 3, 4 = 12 (3d6)

>>3457050
"AGGHHHH!!!"
>Yell in frustration/anger
>Move: 8,8,8,
>Axe the nightgaunt 6 of me.
AP 6 Vit 13/13 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 0 2 DR
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of axe: 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
Hand2: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
==Kit==
!Belt lantern 3 AOE light
!Both hands!!
!Heavy gauntlets +1 Dr, cannot be disarmed, Immune to bites
=Tricks=
*Stand against: Negate terror for 3 ap!
*Heave: Do force damage on next hit 3 AP!
*Steel skin +1 Dr! And 1/2 armor pen
!Fit. Focus recovers 1d2 Vit

>>3458555
"hmph"
>Burn 2 focus and step: 4,4,

>>3457050
>6 AP to figure out/Notice what I'm seeing and Understand it

Rolled 4, 6, 2 = 12 (3d6)

>>3459186
Slightly beyond the flames . . .

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>>3459219
>>3459186

That's... odd.

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Erica strides forward to attack the Wretchweave and her sword brings it off-balance. Then thunder rolls across the hills as Sun Li-Chen fires his pistol, the bullet piercing through armor plate and ichor-fed muscle. Bits of the wretchweave drop to the ground around Erica but it has an ally, a nightglaive that strides forward to swing its heavy cleaver against her shield.

Hurric and Ngiervos fend off the archers, Hurric moving in to bring one down. Around Ngiervos, the world bends[/i] and a tendril of force whips at his hands, his heavy spear slipping from his grasp.

Teliel sees a shaft into the darkness.

--

[ LIGHT PHASE ]

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>3459272
>Question can we use focus to recover health [Dark phase]?
>Use 1 focus to gain 1d2 health

>>3459277
You can, but it's also your turn.

Rolled 6, 6, 3 = 15 (3d6)

>>3459272
"Ngiervos pick up your spear and join me! We have much work to do today againts these ghastly gaunts!"
"Move: 6
>Attack the gaunt with the bow 7 of me!

AP 6 Vit 12/13 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 0 2 DR
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of axe: 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
Hand2: Great Axe!!! 1d6+5
==Kit==
!Belt lantern 3 AOE light
!Both hands!!
!Heavy gauntlets +1 Dr, cannot be disarmed, Immune to bites
=Tricks=
*Stand against: Negate terror for 3 ap!
*Heave: Do force damage on next hit 3 AP!
*Steel skin +1 Dr! And 1/2 armor pen
!Fit. Focus recovers 1d2 Vit

Rolled 4, 2, 4 = 10 (3d6)

>>3459289
"Backswing!!"
>Go for a backswing and go for another swipe at the bow gaunt!" (11 or less)
>Ah right focus should be 9 not 12 on my char sheet my bad DX

Rolled 3, 6, 5, 3, 3 = 20 (5d6)

>>3459272
>Climb 8
>Move 8877
>Hit Nightgaunt 7 (-2 for stun, +1 Ap, 2d6+3)

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7-2 DR 4
Speed 4 Gear [0]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Way of the Mace-12
==Equip==
Hand1: Big Smack (Bondsteel two-handed mace, 2d6+3 blunt)
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands!
Big Clank (Bondsteel Plate)
Mutlitool
3x torch
2x salt bag
=Tricks=
Whallop
Dancing Steps
CrossGuard
Footwork. Minor. Recover from being Off Balance.
Shatter. -2. Apply 1 Break with your attack.

Rolled 1, 6, 6 = 13 (3d6)

>>3459272
AP: 6
Vit: (12/12)
Focus: (12/12)
Grit: 4
Reaction: 7 + (4)
Speed: 4
Gear: (0/1)
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear (+12)
==Equip==
Hand1: Two-handed Spear (1/2)
Hand2: Two-handed Spear (2/2)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit] - Contains (2/3) torches, (1/2) bandages, (1/2) bags of salt, 1 rope, and 1 multitool.
[Belt Lantern] - Generates 3x3 AOE light centered on player.
[Both Hands] - Adds 50% of grit to dmg.
[Ghostweave] - React increased by 2. DR set to 0.
[Ashoniti Tear] - React increased by 2. All physical randomized by +/- 1d6.
=Tricks=
[Grace] - Dodging redirects hits.
[Twinblade] - Apply excess to next valid target.
[Dancing Steps] - Leftover speed converts to aim.
[Extra Deep Pockets] - +1 to kit capacity
[Shardsoul] - +1 to shard capacity
[Reforged] - 'Bolide' || +1 Reach
=Techniques=
[Pierce] - A standard strike || +0 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Lunge] - A strike with an extended range || -2 to hit || 2 +1 Reach || Major
[Puncture] - A strike that Damages all tiles in its path || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Fend] - A strike which repels target 1 step backwards || -2 to hit || 2 Reach || Major
[Footwork] - Recover from the 'Unbalanced' status || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Imbue Force] - +1d3 force || Minor
[Ashoniti Tear: Redirect Force] - Redirect 3d6 force || Major
=Qualities=
[Channeled] - Icon Attention
[Scarred] - +Damage taken

> (Move) 1, 1 (Spd: 2/4)
> (Pick up) 'Bolide' (AP: 5/6)
> (Move) 7 (Spd: 1/4)
> (Pierce) 6 (AP:2/6) || +3 acc (Spd: 0/4) (AP:0/6), +2 dmg (Both Hands: Grt/2)

>>3459272
>Finish reloading (6AP)
>SPD Move: Climb 8 (Take cover behind tree stump)

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 11
Grit 4 Reaction 7(5)
Speed 3 Gear [4/6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Dagger 11
Pistol 12
==Equip==
Hand1R: Pistol
Hand2L: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* New Model Soldier
* Massproduced Plate
Mutlitool
3×torch
2×salt bag
1×rope
=Tricks=
!Steel Skin
!Determined

>>3459272
>light last torch
>move 67
>block, facing 7
Why are they so few? Where's that ghoul? The impossibly dense defense they had earlier...?
We're making good progress, but I feel this isn't the worst of it.

>>3459272
Can Linnet pull a painkiller out with liquid courage?

>>3459647
That would require Field Kits, unfortunately. but a single point of Gear converts to a Bandage, and Focus recovers 1 point of HP per spent Focus.

so with 3 HP and some willing spirit, all shall be well.

>>3459662
Then I'll leave you to take care of youself, if you can manage, Linnet? Good luck. Oi Teilel, help her if she falls unconscious again okay?
> Bot them to bandage themselves if they don't post this turn


> Move 666
> What do I roll against to throw flashfire?
> Is it explosive
> Is fire damage affected by armour?
> What is that thing with the glowing eyes
> Why would a dog run INTO a gaunt nest

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [4]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Dagger-11
Spoolbow-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Dagger
Hand2: Torch
==Kit==
*Spoolbow
*Flashfire
-1 torch
-1 bandage
=Tricks=
!Slippery
!Offhander

Rolled 1, 6, 5, 4, 5, 3 = 24 (6d6)

>>3459272
>Glowstone 13, Wildfire Flowers- Reshape the massive flames covering the entire shack into the 1x1 around the anchor point.
>Empyreal 11, Move the flame 4

>>3459272

>Move 8
>Climb up 8
>Move 888
>Move 666

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the blade: 1d6 cut, crit 3-6, -2 bleed
==Equip==
Hand1:sword
Hand2:
==Kit==
Both hands: 1/2 grit to damage
Marching boots: +1 speed, ignore steppable hazard, 1/2 spd loss
Multitool
3t orches
2 bandages
2 bags of salt
1 rope
=Tricks=
Forward: 1 free atk upon contact, x -2 no circle
Dancing steps: Spd converts to aim

Rolled 4, 3, 4 = 11 (3d6)

>>3459272

>move 7
>Slash gaunt South
>Block 8

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear 5/6
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Blade- 12
==Equip==
Hand1: Terminus Est (1d6, crit 3-7, -2 bleed)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Reforged (Sword, +crit)
*Belt Lantern (2 aoe light, source of fire)
=Tricks=
!Phantom Paths
!Ineffable Edge

Bondsteel arm
Bag