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Days later, the Captain returns. Comes and goes as the wind, that one. A pale, soft-spoken clerk follows. She is clearly nervous to be where she is, but has the small, bright orange badge of a Vanadian inspector attached to her uniform. When you catch her looking about herself with wild eyes, she runs her fingers across that same badge and draws some measure of comfort from its distant authority.

The Company discussed the ciphered correspondence recovered from the ruins of the Keep. In the Seraikai plains, a manor belongs to chemicae that refers to himself as Amwise. Either a name or a joke, these things are difficult to tell with certain minds given over to tinkering with the fundamentals of reality. His name/title is mentioned in the correspondence. The inspector provides a warrant. When you scan it you notice that the signature and the stylised Inspectorate sigil are inked with pinpoint elegance even if the warrant itself is shaky on the finer calligraphy. Nervous one, this clerk.

Go to the Ostroskon Manor. Find Amwise Teller. Serve the Warrant and inquire into the nature of the crime we have seen in the Keep. A serial killer stalks the land. Someone is paying mercenaries to kidnap people for some purpose. There will be a reckoning.

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As always, brings horrors in abundance. But perhaps a little spark is all we need to stand against it?

>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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>To generate a Lantern, have a look at this pre-written sheet. Your task is to pick a PATH (seen left) which is your primary weapon skill for this mission 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 just the weapon and gear you currently have equipped. You can change that too, although, of course, finding worthy steel may be a challenge and if you learn Swords-14 it does not maps so well to a spear. But if you find yourself unarmed, know that you can always rely on your Brawling skill!

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 2 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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There is a frightful readiness of ways to kill a man.

>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.
>You might just want to roll 2d50 and roll with what luck, fortune and cosmic desire spits out.

>The Perfect Circle is a more advanced series of techniques. They allow you to do things that are quite far beyond "normal" tricks. You can either wait to earn some experience later, or you can trade your 2 tricks into 1 of the Perfect Circles. Swordsmanship is all well and good, but does it really beat a metal arm?

>>3783110
Any room for a salty old veteran?
Even brought my flag.


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Company Standard
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

>>3783110

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: (6 => 5) ||
DR: (9 => 8) || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Heavy Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[Bondsteel Plate] +4 DR
[An Actual Helmet]: Ignore WPN crit, +1 DR
[Heavy Gauntlets]: +1 DR. || +2Dmg, +1Crit, No Disarm
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

> Deploy

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While the company gathers strength, you may see to the things you did not get around to earlier. Perhaps there is some action you would like to take? A question you burn to ask? A favour you'd like to beg?

>>3783110
"Here Sir!"
>>3783134
"Would be glad to have you sir!"
>>3783147
>What are our limits in terms of stats? I can train but unfortunately. My body can only bring me so far before I'll have to look somewhere else for more.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)

>>3783147
>action
Halvar will sing, his rich baritone echoing with the burdens and dreams of a stained soul.
Halvar, Soul of Crimson.

Bloody deeds, bloodied soul, by your service do you pay the toll.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-11
Path of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1:blade 1d6+2,cut, bleed, 3-6 crit
Hand2:blade
==Kit==
*both hands
*Dog
-torches
-bandages
-salt
=Tricks=
!Art of war: Leverage grit for many cool things
!beatdown
!Offhander
!Pommel Strike. +2. Damage halved, is Stun, enemy is forced back, you step into their space
!Ironskin
!A light inside-major to resist magic/malus vs focus
!Beat. -4. Slam aside opponent weapon, dealing hit penalties and moving target off-balance. Parrying a Beat doubles effects

>>3783147
>try to remember the basics of HITTING PEOPLE WITH A SHIELD. is it viable? what kind of damage does it do?

>>3783147
> (Say) "Tell us of this serial killer. How do they kill. How active have they been in the immediate region. How many deaths do they have to their name."

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NOTE THAT WE ARE HERE TO MAKE INQUIRES AND ASK QUESTIONS. WE DO NOT QUITE YET UNDERSTAND WHY AMWISE TELLER'S NAME APPEARS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE CORRESPONDENCE.

FOR THIS PARTICULAR EXPEDITION, YOU WILL HAVE TO LEAVE THE HEAVY PLATE BEHIND. IT WOULD BE BE IMPOSSIBLE TO PRETEND WE HAVE BENIGN SOCIAL INTERESTS IF WE SHOW UP WEARING FULL BATTLE DRESS.

>>3783154
It hurts. 1dgrit pushing, shoving, stunning.

>>3783152
How can you know what the limits are without finding them? 5 Speed for a Human. As for the rest . . . Strive.

>>3783158
"Then Strive I will. Moving on."

>>3783147
"You know.. what exactly IS Sasaki's shadow?"
And is [Courtly Haunting] up to the whims of the King?

Also, time for some unethical experiments.

>Create a "Corpse" made of negation.
>Act through corpse via [Grand Kingdom]

>Create a bird made of negation.
>Can I see through its eyes? How smart is it?

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Heartseeker
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Reforged(Spear+dmg)
* Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
* Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

>>3783158
But wearing the Standard is alright, yeah?
It's very impressive looking. Reckon it'll be a great icebreaker, if it goes to that.

>>3783147
>>3783158
>In summum is it possible to learn more about this Amwise? What as he achieved?

>>3783158

> Given the special conditions of this mission, Karna makes several changes to his kit.

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: (6 => 5) ||
DR: || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Heavy Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[Wrackstone] || Equipped shards get +(Focus/4) effect.
[Wrackstone] || Equipped shards get +(Focus/4) effect.
[Wrackstone] || Equipped shards get +(Focus/4) effect.
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

>>3783147
>Feast on the fruit of the tree-the mushroom. Recovery should be swift.
>+1 MOV, +1 Wasphive, +1 Shardsoul?

>Reequip myself. Alchemineer, Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion), 3 Wrackstones, Wasphive?

>>3783189
You load yourself down with wrackstones. You develop a rash, your bones begin to hurt, and by the time you have slowed down to 1/5th the normal speed, you are (slowly) considering that you fundamentally misunderstood the forces you were dealing with .

>>3783343
>>3783189
Command proposes that it takes a certain kind of reckless soul to engage with their duties while throwing around 4d3 Acid that critically malfunctions on a roll of 14-18. You have just about a 10% chance to liquefy your own organs with every breath.

Good luck.

--

Effect range, Lanterns. Positive and negative. You are welcome to try to do things that are maddeningly self-destructive in the hope that it may work out, but you appear to have made a colossal mis-step in your assumptions here.

Perhaps you should consider the tried and true methods of:

trying to ask to understand that which you do not know how works?
Applying measure of judicious caution when dealing with paranormal forces.
Operating on the principle of "There's is probably some mechanism in place to prevent me from hitting infinity".

As it is, Karna is now an unmoving statue and Worst has an 81% chance NOT to have filled their own lungs with corrosive fluids by the end of this sentence.

Congratulations, you have managed to cripple yourselves during pre-deployment. The healers are in awe.

>>3783404
(Okay, okay. The Wrackstone thing, bad idea, I see that now. So, let's try something a smidgen more sane. That is, of course, assuming that when you said, 'crippled' you didn't mean actually-out-of-commission/impossible-to-deploy-on-this-map-now/permanently-petrified-and-donated-to-a-museum-of-modern-art. Yell if that's the case.)

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: 5 ||
DR: 2 || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Heavy Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[Reforged] || 'Cosre Miasm' (Gauntlets) || +1 Stun on hit.
[Reforged] || 'Cosre Miasm' (Gauntlets) || +1 Stun on hit.
[Reforged] || 'Cosre Miasm' (Gauntlets) || +1 Stun on hit.
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

>>3783404
Apologies.

38%.

>>3783540
>>3783404
>Take Extra Deep Pockets instead of Shardsoul again because I only need one Wrackstone and every additional Wrackstone is far less valuable.
>Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion), Alchemineer, Wrackstone, Wasphive, Night Lenses, Sparkstar.

>Does Wasphive gain anything at 12?

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3783714
Wasphive
Slot into a Kit to:
+1 AP - Generate 1d3 Corrosion Acid
3 AP - Roll to spit acid at range, dealing 1dGrit + margin acid.
Any poison, toxin and metabolic hazard converts to gained focus
Attempts at healing you through normal means inflict pain
Everything eventually ends, breaking down, falling apart, resulting in cascades of corrosion. But from this something new follows. Your nails flake off, your skin itches, but somehow, you have never felt more alive
Your acid spit is corrosively virulent, eating away at bonds over time. -3 for +1AoE
You generate 1d3 Corrosive Acid Swarmforms, which can be controlled with a Wasphive Roll. You bleed them too.

>>3783166
Amwise Teller - if that is his real name - is a renowned Bonded Chemicae. He did pioneering work on sigilcraft linked motive systems and loyalty encoding. He designed the equipment used in the state of the art Isfelt neurological rehabilitation unit. His designs are often imitated or copied in chapbooks for enthusiasts.

His premier focus appears to be on the integration and operations of bonded objects, ensouled artifices and device-integration. He is an expert on wards as they relate to energy channelling and containment, and developed a few interesting designs himself. If you're familiar with his work, you will recognise that the carrier containers for our shard-stones are enmeshed with a Teller pattern ward.

He's also more commonly known for his political stance. He's an outspoken supporter for of the Linked Autonomists party and ahs written quite a few dry pamphlets on state-sponsored support systems. You might be vaguely familiar with his most quoted work, the Bread Conquest.

We can't find anything in the records that indicate a subversive bent or an inclination to human experimentation. His specialisation also isn't channeling. Yes, Amwise Teller knows wards, he must for his work, but his primary focus has always been sigilcore integration systemics and autonomous craft operations. He works in steel and chemistry, not flesh. He's not a Convocant. He's a chemist with a radical predisposition.

It may be that he is being coerced into helping those with malign designs. It is hard to imagine what could be the leverage however, Amwise Teller is rich beyond easy accounting because of the royalties he receives from design patents and for consulting work. He has also left behind a string of wives and partners and is currently un-attached.

Find the good Chemist and find out what is going on

How many Lanterns do we have willing to venture forth?

>>3783110
*whistling* Here boy, heel! Hmm, no? Not here eithe- Oh. Hello.

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [10/6+4]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [FollowUp: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost3. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 4, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, & brawl (or as DashSys)

>>3783147
>(Interrogate) Politely converse
"Odd to see a Vanadian Inspector so skitti- showing such sensitivity? My experiences suggest you lot are usually have much harder dispositions."

>>3784190
"Here Sir!"

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-13
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on ATK from behind

>>3784190
"I'm ready to go, but I'm thinking of how to adjust my kit. Can the ease of use of bondsteel be replicated using [Negation]? "

>>3783436
>>3783973

(This is the last time I'm changing my Kit, I swear.)

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: 5 ||
DR: (2 => 5) || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Heavy Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[Reforged] || 'Celene Fori' (Default Uniform) || +1 DR.
[Reforged] || 'Celene Fori' (Default Uniform) || +1 DR.
[Reforged] || 'Celene Fori' (Default Uniform) || +1 DR.
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

> Deploy

>>3784190
Aw, void. If we're supposed to be friendly and all, I'll bring some friends.
>change company standard to local contacts
>deploy


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Local Contacts
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

>>3784233
Unfortunately not. It is a special process. Amwise can share his arts if we can get him to talk.

You could mimic reach, shape and certain physical festures however.

>>3784258
We can add some subte padding and a few laters of chain mail. 6 Ablative HP, one reforging. Again, while it is a bother, it would be crass to arrive at Amwise Teller’s abode dressed for a fight Lantern. That means no heavy plate, weapons stay in the sheath and we do not break his doors down. He is not a criminal, he is a suspect and potentially a victim.

In the affairs of high bonded chemicae, a little discretion is preferable.

>If we can’t wear plate we can’t wear plate by way of making our uniforns plate.

If we upset a high member of the House of the Bonded they will stop supplying us with bondsteel, medical services, refittings, demolitions, liquids, alchemineering, weapons, armor, barding, intelligence, firearms, shards, wards, guards, shimmerblades and gauntlets.

Do not insult the chemicaes. Be nice.

>Specifically:
>You do not get DR from other sources than a Helmet this mission.
>No demolitions
>All weapons start peace bonded

>>3784301
Excellent idea. We’lll inform the Cadre.

>>3784472
Other kit than a helmet. I'm sure some of you can take a blade anyway and we're rather relying on it.

>>3784472
>Swap out [Reforged] for [Align]

"I'll bring my best disposable dress for this!"

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear(!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

>>3784472
(*grumble grumble*)

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: 5 ||
DR: 3 || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[An Actual Helmet] || Immunity to Crits. || +1 DR
[Wards] || Gain Ward: 10
[Company Standard] || Grant terror resistance within Grit AOE || Gives +1/+1. || Major to [Rally], rerolling 1 lantern's roll.
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

test, is 4chins still down

>>3784584
Maybe?

>Still broke?

>>3784691
pa

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
5Gauntlets | Karna

--

This sunkissed manor stands alone amongst a rollling plain. We follow a winding dirt road with deep marks of much transport until we arrive to a hill that Ostroskon reigns over, supreme. A banner of the Bonded flap in the brisk wind, declaring this place a sanctum for all who seek knowledge, unaffiliated with the local government, a little enclave of the House itself rooted among Vanadian Soil.

One of the guard-clerks on duty doff a hat at our approach and step forward to take heed. The uniform is austure, the man wearing it well-groomed and with a certain regal bearing. His hands do not bear the mark of much sword practice despite his elaborate blade. Our inspector attachment whispers to us in the closing moments before the young man steps in - a local university student, these guards will all be such, here as an intern-clerk-helper to work and study beneath the great and grand Amwise Teller. They do this as part pilgrimage, part hope that some spark of genius might rub off on their collective skulls.

>Lanterns to act

>>3784210
My last . . . t-time with the Lanterns were not pleasant. I am glad to be of Service to your kind, b-but there have been reports of oddities and I have not had much time to sleep l-lately.

I try my best but the night terrors get me. I think... Of the things I saw. You fight them every night. The gaunt nightmares. These things that crawl. I commend you on your bravery and your s-skill. I find myself wishing for a grander, better weapon to smash them apart with and even then I know I never could.

I hope today will a simple outing. I have interacted with The Bonded before. Amwise will not be too much of a problem. He is a distracted, studious sort. Keep your eyes open for those around him. I fear he may be used by them, unwilling or unknowing. The students and his aides come and go in great profusion. It would be easy to falsify documentation and arrive in their guise, pretending to be a engineering hobbyist while harbouring other designs.

What happened to your arm, Lantern?

>>3784301
The Local Contacts today are a team of hard-bitten Inspectorate veterans. They have crossbows and cudgels and handcuffs, along with other gear to keep the peace.

They listen to general orders given as a minor and are competent. They will refuse to murder recklessly and they are not what you would call heroic.

They are here on Loan from the Vanadian Inspectorate.

AP 6 Vit 10 Focus 8
Grit 3 Reaction 8
Speed 2 Gear [4]
==
Servicemen-10
--Keen Eyes
--Keen Instincts
Way of Mace-12, 2d6 Blunt
--Smash, -2, stun damage
--Shatter, -2, 1 Break with your attack.
Way of Crossbow-12, 1d6(2). 6 Crit Malf 16-18. 4AP reload.
--Crank, Major,+1d6,+1Malf.
--ZeroIn, Aim is +1dmg.
Path of the Rope-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Crossbow
Hand2: Crossbow
==Kit==
* FieldKit
* Liquid Courage
* Little Friend [Hounds]
=Tricks=
{On The Line}
{Seeker}
{Path of the Rope}

>>3785067
( they all have Night Terrors )

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

>>3785052
>Deploy.

>3! Major- Notice using my NIGHT LENSES to attempt to discern any suspicious features.

>3! Add Anchor.
>Move closer to the gate.

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3785108
oh, that's strange. Did it always look like that?

>>3785052

(Won't be able to get to a computer for a while, so I'm cancelling deployment. Good luck with the skirmish guys.)

> Withdraw

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst

---

The Statues have hollowed insides and are more akin to sigilcraft than ornamentation. They appear to be some kind of replica of a warrior-caste from the older Pytherii period. Princeps would be the name.

Given that Amwise Teller works with Sigilcraft as his primary obsession it is good to expect the statues to be functional.

The House itself also appears to be riven through with pipes carrying materials from section to section, powered by some immense contraption at the heart of it all. The entire thing is an engineering master piece.

There is no sign of Nightgaunt taint, no Breaches, No Nexii, no Folds, No Spritelings in this area. You feel a slight sense of relief. In fact the entire area is carefully warded (again, centered on the House) against any sort of Influence from the Other. Amwise Teller might not want convocacational energy to influence or interfere with his work.

That makes our task here more curious, because we are on the trail of just such a monstrosity. He might be HIDING a specialised chamber to conduct work in beneath the wards. Or, he might not be interfering with the Other at all.

>Lanterns to act

>>3785146
>spend 12 focus to spit all the acid on Gerean
>cause time paradox
>but not really

Rolled 3, 5, 6 = 14 (3d6)

>>3785054
"Hm? Well, nothing yet. I've yet to find something better to replace it with. Perhaps this peaceful meeting in a Bonded House will reveal some options to me?"

>>3785146
"Good Sir, would you mind terribly opening the gate? My companions have a meeting scheduled within.
Team, I'm going to circle the perimeter. The dark gathers densest at the edges of the brightest lights. Also, I smell a trap. "
>Move 222 323 [3spd, 3ap]
>Observe Gate Student-Guard [3Ap, Understand 11]

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [10/6+4]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [FollowUp: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost3. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 4, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, & brawl (or as DashSys)

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

>>3785146
>SPD Move 332
>1! To the Student/Guard: Greetings. We are here to speak with Sir Amwise Teller. Is he in right now? We have a few things to inquire about with him.
>5! to Notice-10+4 the students with ...guns? They look much more advanced then what we use.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-13
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on ATK from behind)

>>3785146
"So many veteran and storied Lanterns! This is just like my Uthan romance operas!"
...
But this inspector, I sense the thin wisps of a future like a grand story, yet unwritten.

>Move 333
>3AP to move 334

"Have a nice day, gentlemen!"
Probably not a good idea to call upon the Icons here. Yet.

>3AP Knock on door, see if there if I can see into the room.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear(!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

>>3785146
>deploy

Halvar, soul of Crimson
Bloody deeds, bloodied soul, by your service do you pay the toll.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-11
Path of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1:blade 1d6+2,cut, bleed, 3-6 crit
Hand2:blade
==Kit==
*both hands
*Dog
-torches
-bandages
-salt
=Tricks=
!Art of war: Leverage grit for many cool things
!beatdown
!Offhander
!Pommel Strike. +2. Damage halved, is Stun, enemy is forced back, you step into their space
!Ironskin
!A light inside-major to resist magic/malus vs focus
!Beat. -4. Slam aside opponent weapon, dealing hit penalties and moving target off-balance. Parrying a Beat doubles effects

>>3785146
>Attempt to determine why this man has built a statue of Khorkis in his home. Any AP available goes to that.

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

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>>3785205
You circle the manor twice. No larger traps await. Lazy birds float through the far skies. The flat plains stretch around this little blip in the landscape.

You would be able to see any hostile party from miles away.

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

>>3785146
Hm. Haven't I seen some of you inspectors before?
>move 23
>is that flag anything special? notice vs 15 [6AP]


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Local Contacts
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

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The Head Clerk has a booming voice...
AH. Greetings, wanderers. Your banner declares you as Lanterns. Are you here to seek an audience with Master Teller? Approach. The master is occupied in his laboratory at present, but we shall inform him of your presence. Have you travelled long? Avail yourself of the refreshments. I shall send a runner to the kitchens.

What brings you here? We don't get many visitors, recently. Unsafe roads. We have lost several deliveries of important components, and it is straining our time-table. Is that an Inspector I see in your ranks?

I'll have you know we submitted several reports to your office about...
Gerean and Daniels move to intercept the Head Clerk's litany of complaints..

>>3785650
It proudly declares that this place is part of the House of the Bonded, and that all who seek knowledge are welcome here. If you are one of the Bonded, then neither nation-state, ethnicity, finance, war, plague or pain should preclude the hostility of your peers.

It is said this is true.
It is often complained that "hospitality" is a vague concept and that knocking on the doors of reclusive inventors to demand they play housekeeper is hardly a wise way to spend the time.

>>3785563
It is an excellent specimen, but the small plaque near the bottom indicates that this statue is an extraction from the Deeper Wastes, as recovered by the Long Claw expedition of 643. It seems - with the other decorations - to serve as valuable garden ornaments. It has been here for quite a while. Long vines of moss and plants cling to the surface. This is no mere reconstruction and it is pricey beyond banks.

>>3785261
The Head Clerk is different from the others. Older, for one, and he eyes you with a friendly layer of paranoid expectation that you are here to harm his liege-lord.

The gardens are pleasant enough.

You wonder why they are moving so many empty cages out of the manor.

>>3785244
They open the way for you, nodding. The weapons of the watchers on the high terrace are more advanced than anything you have seen.

{Gerean}
I had heard Amwise had experimented on pathfinder designs, but this unprecedented. It looks akin to some kind of clockwork rifle. I've heard of these things: they fire as many bullets as they have available, without reloading or the man using it being tired. They call machined guns, because it takes specialised machines to even consider making them.

>Lanterns to act

>>3785899
"Gerean, I'm not quite sure about Vanadian investigation doctrine. Should we wait for Teller or should we try to gain entry into the house?"

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

>>3785899
"Someone has been stealing away important components you say? Considering the manner of work that is being done here... that's rather concerning. What might these materials be? Fireglass maybe? I would like to know what kind of materials have been stolen and when this began occuring."

>Does Spd convert to Aim when it comes to understand/convocant? +1 for first action and +2 for second if it can.
>3AP Inquire/eavesdrop about reports and missing components. Try to figure out what the materials would be used for.(3d6 vs Understand?)
>3AP Sense whether the wards are so strong as to prevent me from calling upon Entropos, and if they would detect me doing so. (3d6 vs Understand? Convocant?)

"How long until Chemicae Teller arrives? We have rather urgent business with him."

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear(!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

>>3785931
Well they did just invite you in for refreshments. Take them up on the offer, we'll distract the Clerk

FASCINATING SIR. TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR IDEAS FOR IMPROVING OUR PAPERWORK HANDLING PROCEDURES AND HOW YOU WOULD RESIGN FORM 38-B

>>3785954
"In that case, I'll leave the rest of the clerical stuff to you."

>Still perform previous AP stuff
>Move 334 instead of attempting to Aim social skills

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear(!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

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

>>3785899
>1! Gladly take the offer for some refreshements: "Thank you very much. We would be glad to take on your offer. As for what bring us to seek an audience Master Teller. Well it involves many matters concerning about a few local happenings. We are also looming for some insight concerning an investigation that your deliveries may or may not have a certain link to."
>3! & 5 SPD: Follow whoever will guide me in
>2! While following whoever guides. Look around the mansion. See how modern or humble this abode is. Notice-10+1!

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: {Sheated} MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-13
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on ATK from behind)

>>3785899
>3Spd, 3Ap: Procceed towards waiting area
>1Ap: Polite inquiry:
"Is there any chance we could simply meet Master Teller within the lab? It would surely make our interuption shorter.
>2ap: Request Consultation (House of the Bonded):
"Also, is there a specialist on bondsteel limbs in this House? I'd like to talk with someone about why the moss won't take root."

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [10/6+4]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [FollowUp: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost3. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 4, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, & brawl (or as DashSys)

>>3785899
>deploy

Halvar, soul of Crimson
Bloody deeds, bloodied soul, by your service do you pay the toll.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-11
Path of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1:blade 1d6+2,cut, bleed, 3-6 crit
Hand2:blade
==Kit==
*both hands
*Dog
-torches
-bandages
-salt
=Tricks=
!Art of war: Leverage grit for many cool things
!beatdown
!Offhander
!Pommel Strike. +2. Damage halved, is Stun, enemy is forced back, you step into their space
!Ironskin
!A light inside-major to resist magic/malus vs focus
!Beat. -4. Slam aside opponent weapon, dealing hit penalties and moving target off-balance. Parrying a Beat doubles effects
!Sigilplated

>>3785899
>Deploy. Reforged Multitools ok?
>How does spending Gear to slot something as kit work? Can I pre-spend Gear for unlimited rope?

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 2 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Gauntlet
==Equip==
Hand1: Gauntlet
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Heimat, Reforged Multitools (Heavy)
* Bigger Shovels
=Tricks=
!Offhander
!On the Line

>>3785899
>move 333
>where is the lab, anyways?


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Local Contacts
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

>>3786584
If you'd like, yes, we can arrange something like that.
When you reforge a multitool, you may need to specify what you are trying to achieve. It's heavy. So it's now harder to carry around, Lantern?

What would you be trying to make your multitool do, here? Break barriers easily?

>>3785951
AH, astute observation. I should expect such from Lanterns, aye! Fireglass in abundance, lenses, bonded steel, sigilplates and smaller, specialist components. Some band of brigands and thugs have been attacking our shipments - full wagons, carrying the banner of the Bonded no less - and making away with this. We've managed to re-acquire some with the simple expedient of paying for it from the black market once the scoundrels try to fence it. it is such a bother as it delays the arrival by weeks! Weeks!

Master Teller needs the fireglass bondsteel alloys to complete the inner chamber-seals on his latest contraption. The Vanadian Fall Fair approaches with great alacrity and if we do not have the Device finished before then, it would be impossible to show it to the world. It is all rather a pain.

You would not happen to have come across a gaggle of thieves carrying away our boxes, would you?

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun
--

>>3786805
A Guard-Clerk informs you that the Lab is located on the second floor, and, in fact, takes up all of that entire layer. Master Teller is currently deeply involved there and must not be disturbed.

>>3786584
>>3786462
The perimeter sweep party arrives.

>>3786130
You are led inside along with Un Jin-Han and Aife, and the Guard-Clerk that leads you there fills your steps with incredible enthusiasm as she marvels over the form and function of your arm. When you request a consultation a supernova goes off in her eyes, and she finds - with duellist speed - an entire set of sophisticated tuning tools.

"This looks like a modified Mordenkani-Ospon bond pattern! But it's more flexible, with sligthly reduced joint-wear and tear. Your scars are incredible, what manner of beast made this teeth marks? The tendon alignment on this device is very sophisticated but the motor specific forwarding links are oddly crude. There are so many things one could do with this! Your fuel capacitator uplinks are remarkable but the effeciency loss on this here Ospon-Toni Mark Three Feedback Cycler is heinous! We could do so much better, friend!

Do you have anything in mind? This Arm of yours is screaming out for custom fitting!

>>3786054
>>3785968
This place is humble and tranquil and very, very clean. Pipes run along the walls and hum as they radiate a faint heat. The core at the heart of this network must be the master engine of the house itself. You feel at ease in the comfortable environ. Despite the gentle warmth of the humming house, the wine the Guard-Clerk serves to Un Jin Han with military bearing is cool and refreshing.

Many things catch your eyes and stand out, as if someone inveterate tinker could not restrain a world of small improvements. No two door handles are the same, the stone-work is all slightly different, a multitude of patterns on the marble beneath your feet is engraved and changes with every step. Not even the pipes are all the same as if the person installing them continually re-iterated their own design while building the house.

>>3785951
You get the feeling the Wards can fine-tuned to preclude outside influence, perhaps if deep work should be attempted. It feels vaguely like skirting across an ice surface, beneath which some unfathomably large beast slumbers. It gives you a cursory glance but then returns to its drowsy vigil when you do not attempt to break the world.

In your self-reflection, you understand that the Guard-Clerks have already nominated you as a Guest of the House. The Wards will take special effort not to interfere with your works. You wonder when they did this, these efficient worker-ants.

>Lanterns to act

>>3786898
>move 3,3,3
>Move 4,4,3
>Move 3,3,3
>-send spot to sniff around on her own.

Halvar swaggers into the building, his sheathed blade clunking gently against the backplate of his armor.
"Hile, sirs, could you tell me where i might find a specialist on animal bonding? My dog, you see? She's so very loyal, but i fear for her safety at my side."

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WAH WHO-RE---
No! No! FOCUS, MAN! FOCU-- YOU'RE SLIPPING
AAAAH! VOID VOID VOID VOID VOID GET THEM BEFORE THEY SLINK AWAY

The Guard-Clerks become occupied capturing and corralling a dozen small slithering serpentine blue-scale, rocky looking worms. They cannot answer your query

>lanterns to act

Rolled 6, 2, 6, 5, 3, 5 = 27 (6d6)

>>3786898
"Quite the study he has, will he mind if I take a quick look while waiting?
>2! Examine the study, perhaps a book title will interest me or even a clue to help in this investigation Notice-10+1!
>1! Ask the guard if its ok for me to choose a book & if he has any recomendations
>3! Give a quick read of the recommendation he has or whatever book he lents me. Whats interesting Understanding-10+2!


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)

>>3786898
>3! Add Anchor at my current location. I may need it in the event I need to get back here quickly. Unless I actually DID add an anchor outside the manor earlier, then ignore this.
>"It's not so bad, my shadow friend. It's probably a big defensive automaton anyways. There's tacky and there's concealed fortification."
>Move inside, to speak with the Guard-Clerks
>3! If necessary, move closer. "Is there any possibility that there is a way to speak to the master of the house? Only it is very important that we do."
>Potentially 3! If there is any leftover AP because I already set an Anchor outside, concoct some poison. Something I could drink.

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3786944
>oh whoops I missed that a new phase posted.

>Instead, walk inside, and poke any worms that come my way with the spear(corrosion imbued?) to keep them from escaping.

"An escape."

>>3786933
>Move 3333
>Offhander Roll up carpet across its length
>3foc set roll across hallway. My tile and 5-ward. On the Line 1 if roll involved.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 9
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 2 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Gauntlet
==Equip==
Hand1: Gauntlet
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Heimat, Reforged Multitools (Heavy)
* Bigger Shovels
=Tricks=
!Offhander
!On the Line

>>3786947
>3786947
wait no my weapons are peacebonded i forgot

>>3786956
Actually, no Focus spent, given free first move.

>>3786933
>-pick up one of the worms
>move 2,2,2
>move 3,2,3
>enter room
Halvar stares at the men for a moment before muttering under his breath.
"Shoulda shaved..."

>>3786956
Lantern Braun, Command is still uncertain what you are trying to accomplish with a Heavy set of tools. Other than they being difficult to lug around.

Can you quantify?

>>3786968
Better at breaking things seems appropriate.

But if allowed, I think I'd like something like "-1 conversion ratio on normal use, +1 ratio if Focus spent."

>>3786986
[Biggest Shovel]
1:4 Effect w/ Multitool
Major: Copy+paste effect up to grit tiles

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

--

A dog barks.
Th Clerk-Guards come a-running to capture their escaping prisoners.
Braun bars the path of some of the slithering worms with a bit of deft thinking.

>>3786962
It is surprisingly heavy, for such a scant thing, and oddly slick to the touch. It secretes a small chalky substance that begins to coat your gauntlets. . . You have heard about these kind of things before, small offshoots of the great Hunger Worms that haunt the Sarethian Wastes, these things accumulate in their thousand-thousands near the tropic warmth of the southern provinces of Valosi. But what are they doing all the way out here?

>>3786947
>>3786944
You poke some of the worms with the blunt end and guide them closer to the guards who stand nearby to to scoop them up. The Shadow seems quite surprised at your willingness to converse! You would say he lit up in a smile, but to be frank, he does not have a face so who can tell?

You Anchor yourself to the outside.

>>3786941
The Guard-Clerk nods and eyes over your gear and bearing before rooting through the many shelves. He finds an old treatise, hand-written in a shaky hand. Some of the pages appear be splotched with sweat and other dried substances. Just how old is this thing? You flip through some pages, and find a few well-written diagrams and some oddly mathematical notations. The front title, scantly readable in faded text, reads T-- Bo-k O- Cu--. Interesting!

Arbitrarily, an nearby bookshelf begins to smoke.

>Lanterns to act

>>3787014
>"Of course I can see you, my good man. But I don't want these things escaping into the depths of the machinery here, so I have to deal with this momentarily."

>3! Prod worms more! Back, you creatures!
>Move 545
>3! Prod the worms back! Corral them in!

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3787014
>Move 3342 Offhander drag cage with me
>Multitool Patch cage with bits of barrel

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 2 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Gauntlet
==Equip==
Hand1: Gauntlet
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Heimat, Reforged Multitools (Heavy)
* Bigger Shovels
=Tricks=
!Offhander
!On the Line

Rolled 6, 6, 4 = 16 (3d6)

>>3787014
>-stuff the worm into an empty satchel
>move 4,5,5
>Examine the piano(sense?)
>If sheetmusic is around, play the sheetmusic, otherwise play "O, the glory of Khorkis, a concerto piece."

Rolled 3, 6, 4, 5, 4, 6 = 28 (6d6)

>>3787014
>1! Take The Book Of Cu-- (Temp) perhaps the title will come back if I read it more touroughly later. Tell the clerk i'll borrow it for a bit if he doesnt mind.
>3! Help extinguish the tiny flame/smoke using my bandana
>5 Spd go right outside the study with the clerk while saying: "Quite the commotion out here..."
>2! Notice the differance in hat between the clerk/guard who gave me a book & the clerk/guard who just placed barrels in the way.

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)

>>3787014
Would it be possible for me to shape spawned negation at range?

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

>>3786898
>>3787014
"Well, greater fuel efficiency would be nice, especially if it would aid my CG-Kroni Custom Dashsys. But also, as I mentioned, my glow-moss won't take root, so I'm looking for alternatives for low level illumination. I'd love to hear any suggestions you might have?"
>2ap: Discuss Bondmods
>4ap, 3spd: Use technical conversation to glean details about local conditions- new faces, old grudges, sudden departures, mysterious happenings. Understand 11+3

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [10/6+4]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [FollowUp: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost3. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 4, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, & brawl (or as DashSys)

>>3787135
Yes.

>>3787014
"These disgusting creatures will ruin my clothes! I'm sure you gentlemen are better suited for cleaning up this mess. I'm going to go get some refreshments."

>Move 433, avoiding the icky worms.
>3AP move 344
>3AP move 322

"Halvar, play me a nice song!"

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear(!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

--

Soft tunes on the piano fill the small meeting chamber

>>3787194
Perhaps you would like an Sparkwire conversion unit? It can illuminate and sparkle and give you all the light you need, and start fires besides!

--

With the able help of the Lanterns, all the worms sans the one in Halvar's pockets are accounted for.

[1/2]

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With the sky so vast and distant, the mind has time to think.

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

---

A little music make the hardest work light.

--

A commotion at the gates
An inspector inspecting a murder
A worm that wriggles to escape a small pocket
A bloody hat
A piano

Surely, all coincidence.

>Lanterns to act

>>3787429
>Move 222
>3! Move 232
>3! Be really gross looking. "So, any chance we get to talk to the Chemicae, or..."

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3787194
Rather distracted by the tuning and tinkering, the Clerk-Guard dodges your deft probing with nothing more than mere addled minded distractibility.

You flex new tendows and twitch new wires.

{Sparkwire Bondsteel Arm}
Brawl = 2 AP, Minor ignores material handling issues.
Fuel 6 Boost 2, Grit, Dmg, Shock & Brawl
Minor: Activate Sparklight. Output is Shock, produces light.
Minor: Absorb Shock for Fuel Recharge.

It seems they get many new faces, on occasion. Currently, there is a split - new clerks arrived but two days ago! The others are all old hands. The new faces are fitting in poorly, too gruff, too rough, and too... enthusiastic about the strange things.

Many new shipments have been arriving and Amwise Teller grows ever so distracted with his work.

Every week, a man comes to see Master Teller. He wears a hood. And every week, Master Teller calls for Reikan wine and isolates himself with this man. And every week, a box arrives, the content of which Master Teller shares with no one.

The Student-Clerk thinks that it is rather passing strange. But the person who would know more is Nicolai, the Head Clerk.

Rolled 1, 5, 6, 1, 4, 5 = 22 (6d6)

>>3787429
"Huh? The wall over here wasn't like this the last time I checked. This could be like those mystery novels where playing a certain tune on a piano opens a secret passage! I'm gonna check it out."

>Move 122
>3AP Move 12, last move point into +1 aim.
>1AP Peer into the hidden room, check for as many details as possible. (3d6 vs 11)
>2AP Examine the clerk with the bloodied hat (aim+1). (3d6 vs 11)

"Hey, are you alright? Clerks aren't usually covered in blood are they?"

AP 6 Vit [12/12] Focus [12/12]
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1/1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear(!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps(Convert Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

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>>3787490
OH. HELLO. HOW ARE YOU TODAY.

a strange, humanoid looking contraption! It has very articulated features currently set in a welcoming, if metallic, smile.

>>3787512
"Uhhh greetings? I'm doing well today! Who might you be, and what is this curious room you're in?"

>>3787536
EVERY DAY IS AN EXUBERANT CELEBRATION OF THE UNIVERSE MEAT UNIT.

THIS IS THE ADJUSTMENT CENTRE [/B]

>>3787429
>1 SPD: Move 4
>1! Hey you... why is there blood on your hat? Are you sure you work here? (Questionning him very audibly for the guards to hear.)
>5! Ready a dodge action towards direction 1 +4 unused speed

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)

>>3787631
"Adjustment of what? Why is this room hidden anyway? Did Amwise create you? What can you tell me about him? Metal gears?"

>>3787429
Hm?
Oh!
Well, you heard the man with the very large sword. Everyone inside and out of the way.
>move 333
>move 333
>move 211


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Local Contacts
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

--

A few shifting spots and the curious cast of the walls.

>>3787852
ADJUSTMENT. OF... WELL, EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT I SUPPOSE. AND AMWISE DID NOT CREATE ME. I AM HIM. OR HE IS ME? OR WE ARE ONE? IT DEPENDS ON WHICH PHILOSOPHY OF IDENTITY CONTINUA YOU BELIEVE IN.

THE METAL GEARS ARE QUITE FASCINATING ARE THEY NOT? THEY POWER THE HOUSE AND MOVE THE WORLD.

AND THIS ROOM IS HIDDEN AWAY BECAUSE OUTSIDERS ARE NOT MEANT TO LOOK INTO THE INNER WORKINGS TOO DEEPLY.

ARE YOU ALLOWED TO KNOW THAT I EXIST?

>>3787672
Oh, I bumped my hat earlier

[1/2]

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

--

A Guard-Clerk stumbles backwards, hands scrabbling at a release valve! The corridor fills with scalding hot steam, burning and boiling Scryinsi and Un Jin-Han. The Head Clerk shouts for greater care and the Guard-Clerk speaks profuse apologies. This must all have been a terrible accident.

The Inspectors pile inside under Scryinsi's orders, and the Large Knight follows, scattering them in his wake like a tornado through a wheat field.

Aife is asked a question.
The outside bush rustles!
Inspector Gerean marks down a Crime Scene.

>Lanterns to Act

>>3787970
"I don't see why I wouldn't be allowed to know. I'm here in opposition to those who would use the knowledge and resources cultivated here for their own malevolent ends. If you would like me to ignore this room then I will; there seems to be trouble brewing already. Perhaps you should be aware of that and considering working with me to maintain the integrity of this House."

>>3788068
AH YES LIKE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE LEVEL OF POTENTIAL VIOLENCE THIS GOING TO HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SHORTLY.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL ARMED ANTAGONISTS CLOSING IN ON THIS HOUSE AS WE SPEAK?

ONE WONDERS IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO KNOW I EXIST. WE EXIST. AMWISE EXISTS.

IF YOU SEE MYSELF COULD YOU LET ME KNOW THAT NOT KNOWING ALL THAT I KNOW IS DIFFICULT.

>>3788073
"Could you provide me details on these armed antagonists? Depending on who they are, they may ensure that you would no longer exist. I, on the other hand would be fine with preserving your existence."

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

>>3787970
Hey! HEY!
>move 3
You think this is funny, huh? To inflict injuries on me and my friend? And to think that I would be receiving *competent* care!
>-subtly nudge un jin-han
>play up this accident. shout at this guard. maybe make him cry. [6AP]


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Local Contacts
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

>>3788081
I DO LIKE EXISTING. IT MEANS I HAVE MORE TIME TO CONSIDER THINGS I COULD NOT CONSIDER IF WERE TO BE NOT CAPABLE OF CONSIDERING THEM.

ONE MAY ARGUE THAT IS DREADFULLY ANTHROPOCENTRIC OF ME. BUT AS I AM NOT A LIVING HUMAN ORGANISM THAT MIGHT NOT APPLY.

AND NO. THE HOUSE CANNOT TELL ME.

>>3787970
>"Hey, umbral friend, does the guy who just gave two of us severe burns seem suspicious to you? I'll trust your judgement on this one."
>3! Notice with the NIGHT LENSES anything suspicious going on with the guy who just tried to murder two of us with hot steam.
>3! Speak to the man next to me, who appears to be the head of these uh, Guard-Clerks. "I'm not quite sure what's going on here, but given the timing of our arrival all these accidents seem, well, suspicious. How well have you vetted your people, sir?"

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3788103
he killed a man and did not feel guilty. his shadow reeks of deep places and debt. it is hollow. he is too

>>3788095
"Very well, you should stay concealed here. Know that any adjustments on your part to help us will ultimately help the House. Now how do I close this secret door?"

>>3788125
WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO ADJUST YOUR SOUL TO BE A WORK OF ART?

>>3788144
"What exactly does that process entail?"

>>3787970
Halvar looks up, his distant grey eyes focusing as if returning from a trance.

>examine the piano
>move 2,2,1
>examine the room
>>3788125
"Who are you speaking to?"

"..Where is my spot?"

>>3788156
beauty

>>3788112
>>3788125
>>3788094

>"Oh dear. My reliable source says this man is an unrepentant murderer? Scryinsi, I recommend that one be detained immediately. Aife, you might want to watch out."

>>3788174
My instincts tell me no, but my curiosity pushes me toward what is likely a terrible decision.
"I guess.. I'll try it out."

>>3788209
YES

>>3788225
"What the feth are you?"

>>3788225
*Concern*

Also, how exactly does [Align] work? Does 1.5 Resonance improve the results by 1.5?

>>3788230
Quite

"That is poor homekeeping, Tellerwache."

>>3787429
>Move 2
>Major: Push barrels aside
>Move 222
>Offhander Multitools, drive a spike into the wall so that the valve can't turn

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 2 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Gauntlet
==Equip==
Hand1: Gauntlet
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Heimat, Reforged Multitools (Heavy)
* Biggest Shovel: 1:4, Major to copy-paste effect xGrit
=Tricks=
!Offhander
!On the Line

Rolled 2, 6, 2 = 10 (3d6)

>>3788225
But before I do that-

>1AP Exclaim to the guards that I think I hear something big coming from outside of the house and that they should probably check it out.
>3AP + (2AP,3 SPD) Create a butler out of 4[Negation](1AP), (3d6 vs 14(-4,+4))

This construct will hold my weapons for me while I enter the room. Its true purpose is to block the path of the clerk with the blood and torn hat on him.

"I heard a weird noise outside! It sounded like something or somethings that were really big. Could someone go check? Does this house have windows?"

AP 6 Vit [12/12] Focus [12/12]
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1/1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6,!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps (Spd->Aim)
[Channeled]

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

>>3787970
"Oh my, what wonderul work. I see you take pride in the artistry of your craft. Perhaps- I say, where has your compatriot gone? With all the ruckus outside, I didn't see him depart."
>1Ap: Complement the Bondsmith
>2Spd: Move 11
>-Dancing Steps 1spd:
>3Ap+1spd: Examine shelves 2ward, where did the guard-clerk go? (Notice 10+1)
>2AP: Boost Reaction (7+2)

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [12/6+6]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [FollowUp: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost4. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Sparkwire Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 6, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, shock & brawl (or as DashSys). (Minor) Sparklight: Output Shock, Produce Light. (Minor) Absorb Shock for Fuel Recharge

>>3788227
I'M ME

>>3788281
"That's who, not what"

>>3788284
IT'S BOTH

>>3788314
"But why?"

"Tenebrous compatriot, I think they're ignoring us. I'm sorry."

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>3787970
>2 Spd Move: 11
>1! "Ow, that hurt a bit...guys that guy was weird. His hat is slashed...and is bloody."
>4 focus to heal
>3! Catch Breath
>2! to politely ask who was that guy?

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 10
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)

>>3788328
they always do. it is no matter. i understand. it is nice to talk to someone again.

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

--

A terrible calamitous accident occurs and everyone is very sorry.

[1/2]

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
>5Gauntlets | Karna | On Guard Duty
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot
8Gauntlet | Braun

--

Aife feels her soul re-align. And everything comes into beautiful clarity.
>You lose your Quality of Channelled
>You gain +1 Focus
>You gain a quality of Bonded.

--

Scryinsi is in quite a lot of pain
Persipience compliments and sees a fake book. The other guard must have gone outside.
Some bushes rustle.
Someone runs to find a bandage.

A large man with a large sword lifts the Head Clerk off of the ground with one hand, quite interrupting the poor man from speaking to Worst. He managed to stutter out a "Vet them quite well but some are new and---" before he is choked off.

>Lanterns to act

>>3788392
"Can you do that to me, robot? Can you cleanse this stain on my soul?
..Should you?"

I THINK YOU WILL AGREE THIS IS MUCH BETTER.

YOU ALSO SEEM TO HAVE SOME FRANKLY REDUNDANT ORGANIC SYSTEMS. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE CALIBRATED FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY GAINS? WE CAN TWEAK YOUR OXYGEN-CARRYING COMPONENTS USING A PROPRIETARY FLUID. IT MAY SCOURGE YOUR BONES BUT WE CAN REPLACE THOSE.

>>3788414
"This certainly...feels better. But what exactly is this strange sense of being [Bonded]? I'd like to know more before I decide."

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

>>3788392
>Follow after the murderer. 3 SPD, then 3 AP
>GRAPPLE HIM. He needs to be detained. Spend 4 focus on this.

Worst, CHANNELED
AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Spear- 11
Wasphive- 12
Sparkstar- 11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6 Pierce, Reach 2)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Alchemineer
* Fireglass Gauntlets(Corrosion)
* Night Lenses
* Wrackstone
* Wasphive
* Sparkstar
=Tricks=
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Shardsoul
!Extra Deep Pockets

>>3788392
>move 1
O-out of the way. I'm hurt bad.
>move 1 [through the guard]
>go upstairs


AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 5 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Path of the Spear-11
Leader-11
Shield-14
-Block, Push, Shove
-Shield Up: Get half block+grit (minor)
-Hard Angles: No sell first attack on block
-Block-18
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear
Hand2: Shield (30HP)
==Kit==
* Bulwark
* Bondsteel (Shield)
* Local Contacts
2x torch; 2x bandage; 1x salt
=Tricks=
!Tactician
!Leader
!A Light Inside

!!Jinxed

>>3788443
>"Hold still and there will be no acid involved. We've all got our debts to pay."

Rolled 5, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5 = 31 (6d6)

>>3788392
>2spd: move 32
>-[Jaws of Steel] I'm no Mechalogue or Bondsmith, but I know a thing or two about {triggers} that activate {devices}, and this
>2ap, 1dancestep: is clearly a trigger. What device does it activate? (Understand 11+2+Jaws, [mental light] on the fake book)
>3Ap: Reluctant Authority Actions:
"I don't mean to alarm you, but it sounds distinctly like an altercation is brewing. Much as I hate to ask another favor so soon after your work on me, I need you to escort me to the control center of the Mansion's Ward schema. It's highly likely that the sabateurs will hit there next."

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [12/6+6]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [FollowUp: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost4. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Sparkwire Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 6, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, shock & brawl (or as DashSys). (Minor) Sparklight: Output Shock, Produce Light. (Minor) Absorb Shock for Fuel Recharge

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>>3788392

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: 5 ||
DR: 3 || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[An Actual Helmet] || Immunity to Crits. || +1 DR
[Wards] || Gain Ward: 10
[Company Standard] || Grant terror resistance within Grit AOE || Gives +1/+1. || Major to [Rally], rerolling 1 lantern's roll.
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

> Deploying @ the hex indicated in Blue.

Rolled 5, 6, 4 = 15 (3d6)

>>3788392
"That sounds very...interesting? But I'll have to take a short break after that previous procedure. How exactly will this affect me, and how did you adjust one's soul like that?"

>3SPD->Aim
>3AP Question "Amwise" about what effects the next adjustment will have, as well as how/what it did to my soul(bonded??). [Understand/Know Trace] (3d6 vs 13 or 17)
>3AP Generate and store 12 [Negation]

AP 6 Vit [12/12] Focus [13/13]
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1/1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6,!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps (Spd->Aim)
[Bonded]

"Gru:ss dich, Fremder. The way to Amwise is recently made dangerous. While that gets fixed, kindly uncaptivate the guard."

>>3788392
>Spd+3! Move 555
>3! Ask big man to put down head guard and slow down a bit

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 2 Gear [6]
==
Understand-10
Brawl-12
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of Gauntlet
==Equip==
Hand1: Gauntlet
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
* Heimat, Reforged Multitools (Heavy)
* Biggest Shovel: 1:4, Major to copy-paste effect xGrit
=Tricks=
!Offhander
!On the Line

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

>>3788392
(I should have 10 Focus since I spent 4 & my catch breath gave me back 2?)
>1 SPD Move:4
>1! Tell the lady Repair Clerk that it seems a pipe broke (or crank?) broke because one of her colleagues "tripped". Could I have help from herself & her 2 beautiful hands.
>2! +2 focus Understand how to repair the Pipe/Crank
>3! +2 focus Repair the crank has best I can with multitool

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 6
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)

>>3788392
>move 4,5,5
>move 4,5,5
>look at room(roll for sense or solve or whatever
>-check up on the baby leviathan

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>testest

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==Lanterns lit==
1Dagger | Persipience
2Blade | Un Jin-Han
3Spears | Scryinsi
4Spears | Aife
5Gauntlets | Karna
6Spear | Worst
7Blade | Halvar & Spot

--

The Guards glady show Persi where the wards are. It is rather nearby.

[ 1/2 ]

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The grand man in the hallway speaks two short words as he drops the headguard.

Karna is fair beset by a horde of rabbits.

[ ... 2/3]

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what a strange surprise to find a hive of skittering, shifting spiders in this house. All look so busy. All have work to do. The endless hammering of metal on metal pound down the hallways, and the pipes glisten like oily webs strung out by an army of very, very industrious beings.

But what are they building?

>Lanterns Phase

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

>>3812720

AP: 6 || Vit: 12/12 || Focus: 12/12 || Grit: 5 ||
DR: 3 || Speed: 1 || Gear: [1] ||
==Skills==
Understand: 10 | Notice: 10 | Shield: 11
==Path of the Gauntlet, 13==
[Bludgeon]: 1d[Grit] d + 1 xhit
[Follow up]: 1¬3
[Snap]: -2, 3x dmg to grappled location
[All Angles]: -3, 1¬2
==Equip==
Hands: Bondsteel Gauntlets, 1d6+2, Crit 3-5
Back: Shield (15HP)
==Kit==
[Assemble Kit]: 3 torches || 1/2 Bandages || 2 bags of salt
[Multitool]: Build, 1 to 1 || Destroy 1 to 1
[An Actual Helmet] || Immunity to Crits. || +1 DR
[Wards] || Gain Ward: 10
[Company Standard] || Grant terror resistance within Grit AOE || Gives +1/+1. || Major to [Rally], rerolling 1 lantern's roll.
[Bondsteel]: -1AP on weapon use. || Cuts magic.
==Shards==
[Leviathan Scale] - 12
All incoming damage is halved || 10x leverage on pushing, pulling, and prying. || Major to launch forward (Grit/2), dealing DR as damage on collision. || Major to swing for (Force = DR) within (Grit/3) range. || You are significantly heavier.
=Tricks=
[Shardsoul]: Gain 1 Shard slot (Leviathan)
[Extra Deep Pockets]: Gain 1 extra piece of kit
==Perfect Circle==
[Sigilplated]: Increase DR by (Grit/2). || Add DR as damage on initial strike.
==Quality==
[Channelled]: Attract attention of Icons

> 2AP || Snatch up one of the rabbits by the neck and maintain the hold.
> 3AP || Invoke Leviathan Scale to launch self over the stream, landing on the hex @ [1, 1].
> 1AP || Invoke Leviathan Scale to activate damage reduction effect.

>>3812671
Halvar walks out into the main hall, making sure to avoid getting blood on him.
"Guards! Someone's been murdered here, there's blood everyw-"
He pauses as he takes in the scene
"Unhand my compatriot at once you damn fools that's not the murderer, look at the blood on that man there! Do you know men even know him?!"
Halvar perks as he hears spot barking furiously, his eyes widening in alarm.
"My hound calls, she's saying that there's trouble afoot, to arms you fools!"
Halvar whistles loudly, the lilting tune reminiscence of the song gently coaxed from the piano moments before, calling spot to come.
>move 6,1,1
>move 6,1,6
>Draw weapon, dont point it at anybody
>-whistle for spot to return.

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Oh?

>>3812628
"I'll have to give the bones a pass. After a lot of thinking, I've decided that the value of my soul and body outweighs any further cybernetic enhancements, at least for now. Thank you for the offer though, I will assist you in weathering the coming storm. If you can't defend yourself I recommend you seal this room after I leave."

>Move 346
>3AP to move 555
>1AP to maintain ethereal hound
>Ask the knight what kind of threat approaches. Inform him Amwise is already aware of a threat to some extent.

"What manner of threat is approaching? I only heard from Amwise that undefined armed threats are closing in."

AP 6 Vit [12/12] Focus [13/13]
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [1/1]
Threshold 4
==
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Path of the Spear-11
==Equip==
Hand1: Spear (1d6,!2AP)
Hand2: Shield [15HP]
==Kit==
*Bondsteel(2AP wpn use, cut magic)
*Align(1.5 Resonance)
*Marching Boots(Speed+1)
=Tricks=
!Entropos-14
Cantrips:Negate,Know Trace
Oaths:Grand Kingdom,The Far Country,Regalia of Nought
!Dancing Steps (Spd->Aim)
[Bonded]

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Rolled 1, 1, 2, 4, 3, 6 = 17 (6d6)

>>3812671
>>3812720
>1ap+2spd: Understand the Ward schema: Is it whole and functional? Has it been subverted by foreign parties? Does it sound at all like pineapple or mint? 11+2, [Mental Light]
1ap: Does the section under the pipe lead anywhere? Notice 10
>4ap, 1spd: Begin laying conductive monofilament around the edge of the opening (see image). Trap incomplete, please hold for details, [The Setup]
"Convenient. I'll see what I can do to keep it safe."

=Persipience=
AP 6 Vit 11/11 Focus 12/12
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 3 Gear [6/6] Fuel [12/6+6]
==
Understand-11 [Mental Light: MoS=+info gathered, or +eff on info used]
Brawl-10 | Notice-10 | Shield-11
Path of the Dagger-12 [Twins: +1hit/3margin] [Ghostcut: -2, dmg Acc] [Red Flicker: -3, +1bleed/extra Hit]
Terror-0
==Equip==
Hand1: Misericorde: 1d6cut
Bondsteel Arm2: Misericorde
Tunic:
==Kit==
* 3/3t, 2/2b, 2/2s, Rope
* Multitool
* Shield [15/15hp]
* Jaws Of Steel-12 [The Setup: place traps at spd distance]
* DashSystem [Fuel6. Boost4. Spd or React]
=Tricks=
!Flickerdance: (Minor) +1React/Hit
!Dancing Steps: Speed converts to Aim
=Perfect Circle Arts=
HotB: !Sparkwire Bondsteel Arm: Brawl=2Ap. (Minor) Ignore material handle issues. Fuel 6, Boost 2. Grit, dmg, shock & brawl (or as DashSys). (Minor) Sparklight: Output Shock, Produce Light. (Minor) Absorb Shock for Fuel Recharge

Rolled 2, 1 = 3 (2d2)

>>3812671
>3! Catch Breath (Rolling)
>3! Catch Breath (Rolling)
>Spd into Reaction

AP 6 Vit 12 Focus 6
Grit 4 Reaction 7
Speed 4(5) Gear [1]
==
[Ash Wind] - 12
Understand-10
Brawl-10
Notice-10
Shield-11
Way of the Blade-14
==Equip==
Hand1: MiaoDao Blade-14: 1d6 Cut (+1 Dmg), 2! To use
Hand2: Blade-14
==Kit==
* Reforged Blade (MiaoDao, +Dmg)
* Bondsteel (2! to use MiaoDao)
* Marching Boots (+1 Speed)
=Tricks=
!Catch Breath
!Determined
!Counter Thrust (Parry Deals Margin)
!Backstab (+Grit on Backstab)