Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

[maikochan]

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The smell entered her nose, sweet with that hint of harshness that blood has. Something was wounded nearby, and she was going to find it. Rising from the bed of branches and leaves she was laying on, Tsuki moved over to the nearby treetrunk and started climbing, her sharp claws making such work easy. Moving from tree to tree, she searched for the source of the smell, easily navigating the entwined branches that made up the thick forest canopy until she found it. It was a wild boar, trailing blood as it moved through the forest floor, wounded by something... something Tsuki couldn't see. She followed the boar stealthily, until it collapsed. Rather than leaping down to take the meal, she waited, curious about what felled the boar in her jungle.

She didn't have to wait long. A figure emerged from the brush following the trail of blood. It was a human, Tsuki could just barely remember what they looked like, it had been so long since she'd last seen one, and carrying a long rod which Tsuki's memory dimly reminded her was called a 'rifle', a dangerous weapon. Even so, as the man knelt to drag the boar off, Tsuki couldn't help but feel a burning heat in her breast. This was her forest, and this human was just going to come in here and steal her food? Not likly!

Leaping from the canopy above, Tsuki landed on all fours just in front of the human. Giving a warning growl and smashing the ground with her long tail, she made it clear that this human was not welcome. He didn't seem to take the hint however, stumbling backwards and bringing the rifle up. Not giving him a chance, Tsuki pounced on him, her clawed hands pinning him to the ground. Giving him a few seconds of terror, Tsuki quickly ended his life, closing her jaws around his neck, the warm taste of blood filling her mouth. Pulling away, she reared her head back, releasing a triumphant cry, the Black Moon Dragon, no longer a human, Akatsuki was a monster now. Another piercing cry issued forth from the dragon's mouth...

Shocking Tsuki into waking. Looking down at her clawed hands, still humanlike, and realizing that it was a dream. Hugging her changed body, Tsuki felt like crying. Everything had gone wrong since she arrived in this hellhole of a town, and now she had nowhere to go, she was a freak, a monster. When she noticed her weapons and armor, she felt a twinge in her heart. Reaching over to grasp the hilt of Barbarian, feeling it slightly differently with her changed hand, she realized she'd still be able to fight with it, but not at the same level she used to. The armor too felt strange as she put it on, her scaled skin almost feeling like the material the armor was made of. Still, she knew it would protect her.

Her gear ready again, Tsuki searched deep inside for her inner power. She wouldn't make the same mistake she had last time. Swearing this to herself, she left the room she was staying in and went in search of the other women.

 

[Kathy]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

(erf! Sorry for delay, haven't been on ULMF at all for a little bit, crazy crazy RL. Sable was mostly just getting guns for the group, under the impression that such weapons would make their efforts easier and the less melee, the better. Though a few swords and things wouldn't hurt for those interested...)

Though a bit stand-offish about the merchant, Sable tried her best to be both charming and flirty, trying to get him to offer any discounts he could, a few of his more marvelous weapons whetted her appetite, if not for herself, then for one of her children to further boost their capabilities in the battle to come... negotiations with her body was just another part of having a lewd master, after all...

Calm meditation, showing her daughters how to wield swords, with her basic knowledge, and how to fire the guns, having bought enough ammuniton to ensure they had some for practice, and plenty for the upcoming battle.

The night felt like it dragged on forever, Sable taking short catnaps anytime things quieted down enough she could close her eyes, and hoping that everyone else would handle things in her absence...

The morning would end this war, one way or another, hopefully with Matthias victorious.

 

[Tassadar]

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(Alright chums, let's do this... LEEROY........ JENKINS!!!!!)
(Also, the plant girls don't need swords, they already have decent melee attacks. They can still have them, just giving you a heads up.)

The merchants tone of voice and general demeanor remained the same throughout Sables bargaining with him: mildly irritating, mocking laughter, saying as little as possible. It quickly became apparent that her flirtations weren't going to be very effective with the strange cloaked man. Still, his prices were reasonable, and the thousand coins went far, buying both short swords and rifles like her own for her half dozen plant children, as well as four more sets of weapons for the humans that had offered to aid them, two more having stepped forward to fight in the morning. The rest of it went into ammunition, of which the man seemed to have a limitless supply, and with about two thousand rounds, Sable had plenty of time to teach her girls how to shoot. D'Von declined any weapon, preferring to rely on his claws and his magic with which he was familiar, and the dragon girl came back into the main hall armed and armored, though none of the, herself included, knew where her equipment had come from. Elea and Ashley both still had their own weapons with which to fight, so they had no need for more. After about an hour of weapons practice, Sable decided that her girls weren't exactly the best shots in the world, but they'd do well enough, and as they'd run through half of their ammo, it might be best to save the rest for the battle itself. The captives were all already fairly proficient with weapons, so they required no practice.

Tsuki knew she'd have trouble fighting the way she used to with her new claws, but after a bit of practice, she became used to them. They'd cause problems, but she could still fight with her weapons almost as well as before. Elea and Ashley, after making their own preparations, join the main group. They all noticed at about the same time that the merchant was gone. Regardless, they were now assembled, with Tsuki, Sable, Elea and Ashley joined by the small group of Fey Ashley had brought, the four captives willing to fight, the demon wizard D'Von, and Sables half dozen plant-girl children. Once they'd divided up who was going where, the four heroines and any following them through the lesser gate were led to the secret portal to Hell, while the rest of their army headed toward the main gateway. The small hidden portal took about an hour for Ashley to find, as she first had to figure where exactly she was, and then get to the mages house, which was her only source of reference, but after that they found it without trouble. They stepped through onto the barrens of hell, finding them warped by the wave of flame that had swept across them, patches of molten sand and glass scattered throughout the land, and the aurora above reflected off of the glass caused the demons world to be bathed in a rainbow of colors. The prison she'd known of was still standing off in the distance right where she'd seen it last, and seemingly untouched by the flames.

(Would everyone be so kind as to put your old character sheets in a spoiler in your next post? I can go look them up, but they'll be a nice reference to have when I'm looking things over.)

 

[thetwo]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Finally standing in front of the concealed portal, quickly conjured the magic that would give them one last word with the forces approaching the main gate. She made spoke directly to the leader of the small group of fey she'd encountered the previous day, and heard him confirm that the gate was still open, and that they were as ready as they would ever be, before she stepped through the portal.

On the other side she looked around, astonished at the devastation that had been wrought even this far from the portal. Fusing sand into glass, even in a haphazard way was... not easy. Still, what else could one expect when Matthias was involved? Ashley spotted the prison, and pointed.

"There's the prison. I guess it's time to make some noise."

On her previous visit, Ashley had at this point raised an invisibility spell that she hadn't dropped until she was already sprinting for the portal. This time she decided to save her magic, simply drawing her pistol and waiting for the others to be ready for their assault on the jail.

Spoiler

Name: Ashley
Class: Mage
Race: Badarian (human)

Body: 20
Mind: 58
Spirit: 10

Hit Points: 54
Spirit Energy: 49
Pleasure to Orgasm: 73
Speed: 10
Dodge: 44
Resistance: 29

Experience: 0
Corruption: 0

Talents:
Focus in Element {Storm} (+10 when casting storm spells)
Transmuter (+8 to transmutation rolls)
Lucky (+3 to all rolls)
Strong of Mind (+6 mind -> +3 HP, +3 SP, +6 PP, +3 dodge, +3 base casting)
Strong of Body (+6 body -> +6 HP, +3 SP, +3 PP, +3 speed, +3 dodge, +6 to-hit w/ weapons)
Perceptive (+8 to perception rolls)
Gunner (+2 to attack with gunpowder weapons) (Racial Talent)
Natural Warrior: Stealthy (+8 to opposed perception rolls)

Flaws:
Sensitive (Pleasure taken increased by 2)
Plant Lover (+4 to pleasure taken from mutated plants)

Weapons:
Su-Ku-Ta Revolver (d12 + 8) [d20 + 22]
Unarmed (d4 + 4) [d20 + 20]

Base Casting: d20 + 29
Favored element: Storm.
School focus: Transmutation.

Inventory:
Su-Ku-Ta Revolver: Range = 20 feet, Reload = 22-spd=12 per bullet, Damage = d12 + 8.
Cloth Armor: EV = 0, AV = 2, TP = 25. Du = 2..
96 Rounds
70 denarii
pocketknife
1x Stalker Skin

 

[Kathy]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

(OOC Ramblings)

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(Primary focus is on teaching them gun combat, since it's also Sable's specialty. Anyone else who wanted to join the fight and had limited combat skills would also be given guns and quickly trained to at least try to shoot straight... If the girls showed talent without swords, she would happily drop a few swords in favor of extra rounds, but try to ensure a couple extra guns "just in case" anyone changed their mind at the end, while eagerly trying to get as many shooters as possible to assist in the creation of her 'army'.

Sable would also continually flirt with the merchant anyhow, trying anything she could to swing a deal for some extra ammo...

and uhm... just randomly... 2000 rounds, and they blew half on training for 6 girls? Ouch... that means each girl shot off over 300 rounds in training. x-x;

I should hope they're fully versed in how to fire the weapons then, and at that many rounds shot, they should all know how to shoot decently.)

(Pre-Heading out, Sable flirting with the merchant and trying to barter better deals, plus one last trip for whatever goods they could muster, before training and a nap.)

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Sable continued to barter with the man for every piece of armor she had managed to carry back, even going so far as to insist he stay so she could fetch more goods if her money supply ran short... or offering to let him 'tag along' for the goods, implying nothing short of the two of them getting some 'alone time' once they were further off from the group, if it may help her bartering position. Going so far as to rub herself against the man several times while trying to entice him along, and performing several long stretches and a quick cleaning to flaunt aspects of her flexibility, and other things...

His mocking laugher and irritating manner did little to phase her, and even if her attempts were only minimally effective, every little bit mattered for what was coming, even tossing her personal stash of hellhound fangs into the mess, and searching through the wreckage that she'd unleashed with her stone spikes before the group was forced to flee, scavenging for every extra coin she could muster between her ever more lewd behavior.

Once the final bartering had finished and it was clear that no other supplies they owned would be of value to the man, she reluctantly made due with what they had, training her girls as best she could, teaching them to hold the weapons steady and how to aim them at first, before ever loading a round, then taking things step by step through how the weapon worked, before finally practicing shooting.

A quick nap, even a little bit of time playing with D'Von to help encourage the demon, she was feeling refreshed, then it was time...

(sorting out who goes where... tl:dr approach: Main Chars go together, everyone else guards main gate. She tries to send D'Von and her girls to guard the gate, along with the random freed captives, and suggests the fey go that way as well.)

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Sable sent her children to the main portal, with instructions to run away if anything got too bad. The majority of the fey, she also suggested help hold the main portal, as well as any prisoners that decided it best to tag along.

"We need only our best and strongest for this fight. The more unskilled combatants we rush into this with, the bigger a threat it will be to everyone... It'll be better if we keep our main force at the gate defending our escape route."

Elea and herself were obvious choices, in her mind. As were a few of the others, the dragon girl seemed capable, and the 'new arrivals' that weren't part of the captives. D'Von was one of her major concerns... Matthias may have been wrong about her children, but he was right about D'Von. Seeing the queen may have been enough to turn the little demon against them again. She quickly decided to make D'Von one of the co-leaders of the team at the main gate. "You're talented with fire magic. Use it. Lay mines anywhere you can against attacks, and stay near the front of the group so your magic has the strongest effect, and will help rally our side... Seeing a demon fighting for them will be a morale boost for those who have been disheartened by the conflict. Don't give in, you have a small army behind you, that is better equipped than your former followers... and you needn't hold them off for long. Only until I have claimed the former queen's throne and drawn her power in for my own."

... Another bold claim that Sable wasn't sure if she could back up. She began to wonder how much of this demon queen's power was her own, and how much belonged to their dark god, or the fortress itself. Casters often kept towers to amplify their magics, and this fortress' description seemed to fit the bill... it was entirely possible that if they succeeded, Sable could have taken over such a fortress for her own use... but to attempt to claim it from the depths of hell... such an attempt would surely be a last resort, if their group found themselves stuck on the wrong side of the gate.

Sable dressed again for the first time since she'd stripped down to flaunt her 'goddess' like body and playfully had the black knight's gauntlets on. Though she owned little in the way of actual armors, a light leather plate, every little bit would help. A loin cloth and a fairly light shirt made the majority of her clothing beneath the armor, a few leather arm and leg guards, as well as the armored plate guarded her against most injury. She finished the ensemble by donning a dimly colored cloak and bringing a bit of water along.

As a final step in the world she resided in, Sable drew in as much magical energies as she could, letting them swirl about her body and fill her, as she breathed softly, bracing herself for the battle that would come. She whispered a minor spell, to amplify her perception, not wanting to be caught offguard the instant she stepped through the portal... with little else she could do... she stepped through... (Spell: Nature, level 1. Minor Buff: Perception.)

When the group finally arrived in the demonic homeworld, she immediately felt her breathing harden. "Matthias has been here... avoid the glass areas, it would draw too much attention to us... stick to any land that's still bleak, and use what you can for cover..."

She picked up whatever scraps of dirt and dust remained mixed in with the ash, wetting them slightly and rubbing it into her cloak to dinge it the color of the scorched background, ash providing a great substance to allow her to fit in better as she motioned to the others, "Keep an eye on me. Anyone trained in stealth, split up, spread out, and take the lead, don't get too far ahead though... we need to try to make sure the others don't run into any unnecessary combat, so keep them in sight, and signal to avoid a direction if we spot any enemies. We should only start a battle if absolutely necessary... or once we reach the prison... preferably to free prisoners and help cause as much chaos as possible to draw the queen out."

(Charsheet)

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Name: Sable
Class: Sorceress (magic)
Race: Su-Ku-Ta

Body: 26
Mind: 48
Spirit: 8

Hit Points: 54
Spirit Energy: 45
Pleasure to Orgasm: 65
Speed: 13
Dodge: 41

Experience: 12
Corruption: 0

Talents:
Strong of Body, +6 Body (Su-Ku-Ta racial)
2x Strong of Mind, +12 Mind (for taken twice)
Lucky: Get +3 to all rolls. Can only be taken once.
Focus in Element, +10 Lightning Casting skill (Lightning)
Focus in Element, +10 Nature Casting skill(Nature)
Natural Warrior: Stealthy, Allows a character to sneak around effectively, giving a +8 to opposed Perception checks, and attacking an opponent that does not know you're there always hits and gives double damage.

Flaws:
Beast Lover, +4 pleasure taken from beasts. (Su-Ku-Ta racial)
Plant Lover, +4 pleasure taken from plants.
Sensitive, +2 pleasure taken.
Honorable: {RP} Your character will never betray their word, though they might twist it now and then, even to their detriment.

Weapons:
Su-Ku-Ta Automatic Rifle (d12+18) [+29~]


MAGES ONLY
Base Casting: D20+27~
Favored Elements: Lightning and Nature

SPIRIT ONLY
Powers: No Spirit Powers.

Inventory:
Su-Ku-Ta Automatic Rifle
44 bullets
Small Dagger
Leather Armor: EV = 1, AV = 4, TP = 30. Du = 3.

4x Hellhound Fangs (SOLD)

(General strategy Sable is suggesting: Everyone with stealth scatters and sneaks in trying to play it safe, and avoiding any signs of trouble. Once we get there, we cause a fuss.)
(... Sorry for huge OMGWTF post... I think I just felt excited to get going again and threw too much into it.)

 

[xivvix]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

With her armor once again providing her a sense of propriety, Elea finds it much easier to concentrate on the task at hand as she steps through the portal and into the demon's realm. As she does, she remembers why she had sought the demons out in the first place. In just a short time, the forests surrounding Artmirst had succumbed to the influence of this forsaken world, and she would not see her beloved homeland reduced to a similar state, even if it meant her life. Though they may not be truly defeating the demonic horde in this raid, a blow to their morale could do nothing but strengthen her world's chances.

Though the blasted lands offered no true concealment, Elea knew that Sable's words of caution were wise. "Step carefully, and make as little noise as possible. With no trees, buildings, or even high ground, any sounds we make will carry on the wind," she adds while pulling her bow free and readying an arrow, eyes on the horizon. Following the cat-girl's orders, Elea stalks towards the prison, ranging ahead of the others. If her keen elven senses were not enough to spot threats before they were upon her comrades, at least she would be the first to face danger.

(character)

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Name: Elea
Class: Ranger (Combat)
Race: High Elf

Body: 36
Mind: 10
Spirit: 20

Hit Points: 51
Spirit Energy: 43
Pleasure to Orgasm: 38
Speed: 18 (16)
Dodge: 41 (45 with one handed weapon)
Resistance: 18

Corruption: 33
Experience: 10

Talents:
Strong of Spirit (racial): +6 spirit
Perceptive: Get +8 to all perception rolls
Dueling: wielding a single one handed weapon gives a +10 to hit and a +4 to dodge.
Stealthy: +8 to opposed Perception checks, and attacking an opponent that does not know you're there always hits and gives double damage.
Skill with Weapon {Bow} : Adds a +12 to hit with the selected weapon.
Hard to Hit: Adds +8 to the dodge stat.
Natural Spirit: Priestess

Flaws:
Open Soul (racial): +2 to Energy damage.
Honorable: {RP} Your character will never betray their word, though they might twist it now and then, even to their detriment.
Beast Lover: +4 to Pleasure taken from mutated beasts.

Weapons:
Unarmed: d4 + 9
Elven Short Sword: Slashing d8 + 12, Bashing d2 +18, Piercing d12 + 9.
Amazonian Short Bow: Range = 40 feet, Reload Speed = 10 - Speed (15) = 1, Damage = d6 + 18

Powers:
Blessing: Grants strength to the user, costing 2 + X to activate and X - 1 to maintain, increases to-hit, dodge, and perception by 3X.

Binding: Holds a creature in invisible unbreakable chains. Costs 3 + X to activate and X - 2 to maintain. Creatures held must make a (5X + Your Spirit) vs (Enemies Body + Spirit) check to break free.

Inventory:
Short Sword
Amazonian Short Bow
Elven Bramble Armor: EV = 2, AV = 10, TP = 25. Du = 3
31 arrows
50 Denarii
2 Stalker Skin
1 Darkheart
2 Hellhound Fang
1 Ogre Horn

Bio/Description:

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Born to a noble family, Elea was taught that it was her place to lead and protect her people. With her natural abilities, she was destined to become a priestess to her people. That changed when the Badarian Empire invaded her lands and destroyed her home town and everyone in it save her. She was rescued by elven woodsmen, and would witness their skill in battle firsthand several times before she reached safety. When the woodsmen made to leave the young girl in another village, Elea pleaded with them to let her remain with them. It was her fervent wish to learn from them and help them protect their lands. The woodsmen reluctantly agreed, and over many years in the deep forests, taught her the skills she would need to help them fight off any future invaders.

Over the years, Elea grew to have a great respect for the forests of her homeland, the people who lived there, and the beasts that dwelled within. So much so that it only strengthened her once childish desire to protect the land. Each time the Badarians sent soldiers into the pass and across the border, she would join the battle and help to repel them. With the appearance of the rift in Artmirst, and the arrival of demons and warped flora and fauna, Elea feels compelled to go on the offensive and put an end to the supernatural threat before it reaches her lands.

 

[maikochan]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

((Sorry for the 2 week long gap. I had totally forgotten about this. Also, sorry for the crappy post.))

Strangely, Tsuki couldn't feel any reservations about entering a portal to hell. Knowing the need for stealth, she kept the burning power she felt inside hidden. Her darkened skin helped conceal her as much as Sable's camouflage and she stayed close to the ground, following the others. Just as she didn't have any problems with walking into hell, she also wanted to unleash her power, and the catgirl's words of causing chaos once they had reached the prison brought a smile to Tsuki's lips.

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Name: Shikoware Akatsuki
Class: Wandering Poet and Mercenary (Combat)
Race: Amazonian (Human)

Body: 30
Mind: 6
Spirit: 26

Hit Points: 46
Spirit Energy: 64
Pleasure to Orgasm: 34
Speed: 15 (10) (Reduced by Armor)
Dodge: 39
Resistance: 15

Experience:
Corruption: A lot.

Talents:
Natural Spirit: Spirit Warrior(Battle Aura, Energy Blast)
Skill with Curved Swords
Greater Energy Pool x2
Strong of Spirit
Hard to Hit
Strong of Body

Flaws:
Obvious Spirit (Spirit powers are accompanied by spectacular visual and auditory displays that say "Look at me!")
Sensitive
Honourable

Mutations:
Dragon body custom mutation. Claws, wings, tail, skin, teeth... lotsa stuff.

Weapons:
Weapon Name {Type} (Damage) [To-hit]
"Barbarian" {Two-handed, curved sword} (d12+16 Slashing) (d12+14 Piercing) [d20+42]
"Wolf" {One-handed, curved sword} (d12+10 Slashing) (d12+8 Piercing) [d20+42]

SPIRIT ONLY
Battle Aura [d20+26]
Energy Blast [d20+26]

Inventory: 50 Denarii
"Barbarian"
"Wolf"
Beast of Red Shadow Armor (Equivilant to Chainmail) (Ev=5, AV=12, TP=40, Du=5)
The Seven Flowing States (Self-authored Poetry Book)
Uncle Nutzy Teaches Writing (Children's book on Badarian writing)

 

[Tassadar]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

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Tsuki: HP = 46, PP = 34, EP = 64

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Elea: HP = 51, PP = 38, EP = 43

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Sable: HP = 54, PP = 65, EP = 45, +5 Perception

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Ashley: HP = 54, PP = 73, EP = 49

(Everyone double check your stats in case I derped. Also, I knew I'd get this out eventually! Three weeks later. Fail. also, feel free to point out any other derps I've made in the making of this post. I may have forgotten something one of you have PMed me or somesuch. Also, Sables spell auto-succeeds.)

The first part of their operation went exactly according to plan. They hiked unmolested across the barrens of hell, directly toward the prison where they intended to lure the demon queen to her death, the charred earth shifting beneath their feet. Elea went first, keeping her eyes alert, followed by Tsuki, then Sable, and finally Ashley taking up the rear. The trip took them about as long as they expected, but all of them could see a massive force moving off in the distance, toward directly toward the gate. Their distraction team was apparently doing its job, and when they reached the prison only two guards were present outside, men in shabby armor whom Elea was quick to dispatch. The prison was open for them to enter, and they set about opening the cells and seeing who had been taken that the demon queen found so important.

There were three men and two women, all of them naked but apparently untouched by the corruption that had overtaken so many of the demons other victims. When Sable entered one of the cells, and found her master, nude but seemingly unharmed, she probably jumped for joy. He awoke instantly, the same reflexes she remembered, and his eyes softened the moment he beheld her. "Sable....." He winced, and Elea, Tsuki and Ashley collectively noticed that all of the other captives winced at the same time as well, and they all suspect that something might be very wrong as Sables masters desperately says, agony evident in his voice; "Sable.... you have to leave this place! Now! Before!!!!!" He suddenly doubles over, regardless of how Sable might be touching him at the time, and assumes the fetal position on the floor, the other four captives doing the same.

"Too late. You're caught, I'm afraid." A voice spoke from the entrance to the prison. The voice was feminine, and actually sounded reassuring despite the obvious source of it. Standing in the doorway was... An actually rather unimpressive figure. She was maybe 5'5", at best, and while she was certainly pretty, she was hardly the most gorgeous woman any of them had ever seen. She had straight pitch black hair that fell to just bellow her shoulders and was somewhat poorly kept at the moment. She was completely nude, her moderately sized breasts ending in perfect little pink nipples and her hairless petals on proud display between her legs. "You won't leave here with your minds intact. Nobody ever does. Not after I'm finished with them. He does know you so intimately, doesn't he? He should. He did create you, after all. Didn't he, Sable? He took you in after he'd bought you, and formed you into what you are now, exactly the tool he'd always wanted. All he had to give you was a little affection, and all of your potential was his to command. I do hope you'll offer me the same courtesy. I assure you, I am much better at being.... Affectionate, than he is."

The woman steps into the prison, and her presence seems to fill it despite her diminutive stature. "Give up, and no harm will come to you or the ones you have sent to hold the gate. The Destroyer has failed, and been consumed, as will all who oppose. We cannot be stopped now. Your world will be ours, and there is nothing that may be done about it." She takes another step, her voice rising and changing slightly, as though backed by a chorus of echoes; "All we desire is the chance to live as you do, free of the need to predate upon one another. Our world is dead, and yours has room enough for us to share in its bounty. Submit and join us, or fall and join us anyway. The choice is yours."

The four would be heroines stand in a rough semi-circle around the woman, but the prison is over a hundred feet across and is in the shape of a square, so the gaps between them are a noticeable twelve feet. Sable is standing in one of the cages, her master on the floor next to her, while the rest of the women are out on the main floor.

Suddenly, the captives all rise as one, their eyes glowing red, and in the face of her master, Sable can find no trace of the man she loved. There is only a blank, formless malice, free of any reason or joy. The womans gaze turns to Tsuki, and she grins maliciously, her previously gray-blue eyes briefly flashing a dark red as she says; "You seem to have had some experience with us yourself." A sudden nearly irresistible urge to kneel takes hold of Tsukis mind, and the dragon-girl only barely resists it to remain on her feet. "Too bad. I'll just have to deal with you in the old fashioned way as well." The woman says, her smile becoming almost warm and welcoming again, as though this was a pleasant meeting with friends or something. The five captives move to stand in front of the woman, who continues; "I am Natalie. The one you've come to assassinate and usurp." She bows, and then continues; "Good luck." The line of captives is twenty feet from Elea and Tsuki, who are the closest, while Ashley and Sable are both about thirty feet away. Natalie stands ten feet behind her line, her arms crossed over her chest. A black bubble forms around her, transparent but still visible.

(Railroaded slightly. And probably derped geometry.)

 

[Kathy]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

(btw, how many extra swords did Sable manage to purchase? I want 5 with her >:3 *sadistic*)

Sable kept the pace up as she half led the group, constantly at the front of the scout group and always ensuring the others wouldn't run into danger as they reached the prison, letting Elea take out the guards while they rushed in...

"m..master..." Sable whispered as she hurled herself at the naked figure, wrapping her arms tightly about him and cradling him close to herself. The reunion was short lived though.


Natalie's arrival caused Sable to quickly rise to her feet, stroking her Master's head tenderly before starting to approach as she was spoken to. Her fur bristling up with a subtle charge of her pent up magical energies, while she bared her claws, hissing ever so softly beneath her breath.

"I was raised with him, and trained as his slave. But I am not merely some creation." she closed her eyes and waved a hand across the air in a commanding arc, "You see things so shallowly... you are so perverse in your approach to all things... I am a tool for him to command, because I love him, and let him use me as such. Just as he loves me enough that he would let me go if I ever wanted... The shallow affection you speak of cannot compare to what we have... but if you really wanted to join us in our land, in our world, then why didn't you simply ask?"

Seeming to ignore that battle lines were forming, Sable began to walk towards Natalie, fearlessly, almost carelessly it would seem, as she advanced.

"If you want to show true affection... if you want to live with us... release your captives, let go of their minds... show us how to undo the corruption you have caused... and come to our land as an ally, instead of an enemy."

Trying to slip past the people that Natalie seemed to have control over, Sable reached out towards the demoness, "Come with us as an equal, you and master may share my ownership too, if he desires. And there are countless other slaves, not to mention the countless willing to merely play and enjoy for other reasons..." Sable lowered her voice to nearly a whisper, murmurring under her breath, hoping only Natalie would hear the next part, "Even the cute elf girl so readily stripped bare and would let me caress and do anything I desired to her body... simply by being an ally..." she spoke with no subtlety about Elea.

"We are only here to fight what threatens our world... our homes..." she said softly as she reached a hand out towards Natalie.


(Actions: Full Defense, all to-hit to Dodge. Carefully try to get past the defenders. If they turn aggressive, try to keep them all on her, to let the others fight. If they let her past, offer a hand in friendship to Natalie, though cautiously.)

 

[maikochan]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

As Elea dispatched the two guards, Tsuki looked around worried. Things seemed to be going too easily and she shifted her grip on Barbarian nervously.

Her fears were confirmed as Natalie announced herself, but the appearance of the demon queen didn't inspire fear in Tsuki like she had expected and she allowed her earlier caution to slip. "Indeed," She replied to Natalie, before the command came. "And I shall get reveng-Hn!" Barely resisting the order to kneel, Tsuki snapped back to attention.

As her slaves formed a wall in front of Natalie, Tsuki raised her sword into a high stance, preparing to strike the controlled prisoners down. A moment of hesitation, as Tsuki realized what she was about to do, and Sable stepped forward.

Listening to the girl speak, Tsuki lowered the point of her sword. She doubted Natalie would accept the peace offer, but if she did, well that would be better than fighting the queen, right?

Sable's speech gave Tsuki time to consider her actions. She had been prepared to kill probably innocent beings simply because they were in her way. Was that an effect of her corruption as well, or was she so eager for revenge that she wasn't caring? Realizing this was a fight for freedom, not just her own, but of all beings in her home world, Tsuki brought her sword back up. She would fight, and kill, if she had to, but she insisted to herself that she wouldn't enjoy it.

Or she could join Natalie. She was already corrupted so much as to be nearly unrecognizable. Glancing over to the others she came with, Tsuki remembered they hadn't shown her any kindness beyond giving her a place to sleep. She wasn't even sure that they didn't rape her while she was unconscious anyway. At least Natalie was offering a place to belong.

Gritting her teeth, Tsuki looked back to Sable and Natalie, doubt now clouding her heart. Even she wasn't sure which side she'd take if and when battle broke out.

 

[Tassadar]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Spoiler

Tsuki: HP = 46, PP = 34, EP = 64

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Elea: HP = 51, PP = 38, EP = 43

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Sable: HP = 54, PP = 65, EP = 45, +5 Perception

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Ashley: HP = 54, PP = 73, EP = 49

Natalie looked at Sable skeptically as she spoke, her face set in a half-bored half-annoyed scowl that was evidence enough that she wasn't believing Sables words. "I know best of all that the strongest shackles are those chosen. You are his creature now by choice only because the choice was not presented to you until your master was sure of how you would respond. Whether you choose to admit it or not does not concern me.

"The hold on them is not of my doing. It is from a high power, and it latches onto their very souls from the power we have granted them. Even if I fall, and even if the Destroyer had won, their souls will forever be ours." Natalie tilted her head slightly, her expression becoming slightly bemused at Sables offer to join them in their world, and there is genuine mirth in her voice as she responds; "You truly think that I would believe that you, a slave from a land thousands of miles from the site of the gate, have the power to offer sanctuary to three billion supernatural predators? I think not. And I will not abandon my god and my people. Not for you, and not for the measly price of your elven whore." Her voice is not low or quiet, allowing the whole group to hear Natalies response to Sables whispered words.

The five are motionless as Sable approaches, and just behind them is the edge of the black shield that surrounded Natalie, which Sables hand brushes up against as she reaches out toward the demoness. Instantly, pain lances up Sables arm, caused by arcs of black lightning, and she is forced to pull back lest she be harmed further. Looking at the tips of her fingers, she has nasty looking burns on them wherever she'd touched the black magic. "So long as any of them stand, I cannot be touched, not by any spell or any weapon. If you do not submit to me now, and kneel, they will kill you, unless of course you kill them first." As she finished speaking, two of the controlled individuals, one on either side of Sable, grab her by the shoulders. One is her master, and the other is a very muscular woman with long reddish-blond hair. They throw her back toward the group of women with incredible power, and as Sable is forced away, each of the captives begins to glow darkly, their faces emotionless and their eyes glowing red.

"Each of them is a paragon of their society, and have been a priceless wealth of information to my kin and I. With them, we will know how your kind fights, who and where to attack in order to divide and destroy you. Why should we enter your world peacefully, when we can simply enslave you all and reign as your lords?" Natalie grins maliciously again form behind her black shield and minions, and continues; "Each of you will be slaves. And soon after, you will be one of us, just like those who stand before me. Followed shortly by the rest of your kind, until all of your world belongs to us. The only thing that matters now is whether your slavery will involve pain, or pleasure." Then, as she finishes, each of them hears a familiar harsh, gravely voice in the back of their minds; "She is lying. Kill her. I will retrieve you all once I'm done with her master. Her slaves can be knocked unconscious or killed, either way will work to disable her shield. So long as it stands, she cannot harm you through it either unless she opens it."

(Sure, I'll give you five swords. Basically, combat starts now unless you all surrender. which would be highly boring and anti-climactic.)

 

[Kathy]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Sable shook her head slowly, a growl forming in her throat as she burned her fingers then felt the hands grabbing at her, she bound back hard from the toss and landed gracefully before glaring at the woman again.

"So foolish... you are the same as I am, and you still berate me for it. My master... your master..." she spoke dully. "My offer was not to merely take you all in, but to invite you to share our world, and Elea knows all too well what we've done together."

"So what is the difference between us?" Sable spoke low still, taking another drawn out, long breath, before raising her fist violently, throwing her hand aside with a hiss as she called out, "The difference is that we are still ourselves, our minds and souls. We are free to love and be loved, in all of the ways that you seek to take away from us!"


Raising both of her arms to the air, she stood braced for another attack as she felt the resurgence of magical energies she'd been carrying with her from her own land, closing her eyes as she built up a powerful spell in her very core, bracing for the backlash it would undoubtedly have against her as she unleashed the magics.

"Beasts of the land, hear my plea... Come forth and aid me in pushing these poor captives aside and allowing me unrestricted access to my foe. Drive them away, without slaying them, for they do not know what they are doing... and their souls may yet still be saved."

Sable released a magical shockwave off of her body, erupting from all directions as a burst of seemingly raw power, "Summon..."
(Greatest Summon, Nature Level 5. Need a bit more room description if possible before deciding a summon, and to know if there's limits since she's in the demon's world, not her own. But I've got a few summons in mind.)

(Edit! Talked to Tass, finishing post.)

"Summon Queen Naga." Sable whispered, as the burst of power off of her body seemed to reach out, seeking the target she sought, it's energy waves erupting through the area and diminishing in every direction, disappearing beyond the countless portals that were opened between worlds, as like a ripple on the surface of a lake, every soft wave exploring, until they would find what they sought, a silent whisper to their goal, a quiet request, begging the powerful woman for help, offering her great rewards, magical energies, and a favor in return, for being allowed to draw the female serpent's form forth.

The backlash caused Sable to slam to her hands and knees, throwing up what little breakfast she'd eaten before coming here, and nearly falling over into the mess, as she collapsed to her right side, tears of strain in her eyes as she lay there, paled and panting, her left hand raised and forming a fist, drawing back the shockwaves of magic... if the powerful Naga Queen had accepted her plea, the enormous female monstrosity would arrive near her, drawn back with the power of the spell, alerted and aware of what the battle was, and attuned to the catgirl, so the two would almost be fighting as one... if the naga denied her... she would be left alone there...

 

[thetwo]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Ashley almost gaped when two of her companions tried to talk with the nude demoness. The plan had been to seem like they weren't a big enough threat that she would bring the building down around their heads, and now they were trying to bluff their way into getting the thing to surrender? She nearly raised a hand to attack the demon while they were still talking, but stayed herself at the last second, considering that the ones trying to parlay might turn on her. If they did that... Ashley had no illusions about her ability to take the demoness out alone, whatever the others seemed to think. She would run like hell and hope she could escape while the demon dealt with the others.

Which was why she was glad to hear the Daemon's voice insider her head. Even if worst came to worst, he did plan to rescue them before closing the portal. Well, almost worst. If he lost there would be no rescue, but then victory or escape here would only have delayed the inevitable in any case.

She saw the other mage gathering in her power, and breathed a sigh of relief. Even if she had managed to escape or hold out until Mathias could rescue her, that would be a rather unsatisfactory end to this whole thing. But it seemed there would be a fight after all. She drew in her own power, feeling slightly discomforted at the odd weather one found in hell. She could still feel air currents, however, perhaps the remnants of whatever fire had burned patches of glass into the sand for miles around. Those might come in handy later, but for now more local interests concerned her.

Five thralls, compelled by the demoness to attack. Mathias seemed to suggest that they still had their own minds, and could be defeated by simply rendering them unconscious, but Ashley knew that she'd lose little sleep killing them, if there was no other choice. But she could stay her hand at least a little. Yes, instead of tearing the lungs from their chests, a little gust of air. Hopefully it would only knock them unconscious, and if not then at least she had tried.

She focused her will, and bent the air into a sudden downward burst, hitting as many of the thralls as she could manage.

Spoiler

Downburst: Storm level 3, transmutation
"As Downburst, deals (d6 + Mind/3) x 2 damage in a 10 foot radius and stuns for one round. Transmutation."
58 mind plus transmuter talent = 74 effective mind

 

[xivvix]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

With so much happening in such a short time Elea experienced a wide range of emotions as they enacted their plan. She began tense suspense as they trekked across the demonic wastes, relief at finding the prisoners with little trouble, and happiness upon seeing her new-found friend Sable reunited with her master. But all that quickly shifted to fear at the realization that the demon queen had made her appearance, anger at her insult, and finally grim determination when it seemed that nothing short of destroying the foul woman would finish all of this.

"Neither we nor our world will ever submit to such foul creatures as yourself, witch," Elea says, drawing her blade and pointing it at Natalie. "That you even make the offer shows you know nothing of our world, despite what you have done to make these poor souls speak." She then waved her free hand at the thralls slowly closing on their group, and added, "Just as the four of us stand here to oppose you, so will the peoples of our world should we fail. Your strength may be in numbers, but we have our own."

With that, Elea turns to stretch out her free hand at Sable's master, her fingers held out wide. She concentrates on him and clenches her hand into a fist, while summoning up her spiritual energy. In her mind, bright golden chains of light fly around Sable's Master, though none would appear to anyone else in the room. Tightening instantly, the chains of light would bind the man, preventing him from taking any part in this fight. No matter what happened with the other thralls, Elea would make sure her friend's beloved master posed no threat, that he need not be killed in the battle.

Spoiler

Binding (6) on Sable's Master

 

[maikochan]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Whatever thoughts Tsuki was entertaining about joining Natalie left her as the demon queen finished speaking. "I am no one's slave!" The warrior shouted. Tsuki had vowed to never be captured again, and the pain and shame of her captivity coursed through her body. Letting out an earsplitting roar that sounded more monsterous than human, Tsuki's energy, tainted by the demonic corruption within her, surged outward, seemingly transforming the girl further. Her armor seemed to join with her body and her eyes began to glow red while a similar red aura engulfed her sword, both leaving burning trails as she moved to meet the approaching 'slaves'. Whether her mind was her own was not obvious, but it seemed she would fight for her, and the others' home.

Spoiler

Activate Battle Aura, X=5. Initial EP cost: 8, Upkeep: 5. Should last for 10 turns or so, barring any energy leakage.

Also, picture of transformed Tsuki (minus sword): http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/picture.php?albumid=268&pictureid=6329

 

[Tassadar]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

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Tsuki: HP = 46, PP = 26/34, EP = 56/64, Battle Aura 5

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Elea: HP = 38/51, PP = 38, EP = 34/43

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Sable: HP = 54, PP = 65, EP = 37/45, +5 Perception

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Ashley: HP = 54, PP = 73, EP = 45/49

(@maiko: Metal.)

Rolls

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Casting (Sable): Success.
Sable has summoned a Queen Naga.
Casting (Ashley): Success.
Damage (Ashley): 1 + 25 = 26 x 2 = 52 - 4 = 48 damage.
Escape Check (Elea): Enemy wins. By 1. :X
Attack (Sables Master): Hit.
Damage: 3 + 26 - 10 = 19 damage.
Attack (Orc Man): Miss.

Natalie watched Tsukis loud transformation with a great deal of interest from behind her black shield, smiling darkly. "So much power... I wonder what it tasted like when it was pure. I suppose I'll have to settle for the new taste." The slave directly in front of her watches her as well, waiting, but the massive male orc didn't yet move to attack her.

Eleas words inspired a smirk on the face of the demoness, who simply responded; "We'll see about that." Her ethereal chains, invisible but no less powerful because of it, wrap around Sables possessed master, who suddenly wrenches inwards, his arms and legs locking in place as the spiritual chains wrap around him. For a moment, it seems as though the elfs spell has worked without a hitch, the Su-K-uTa being held man immobile, but with suddenly his arms tear away from his body, and he lunges forward in a blur of motion. His open palm slams into the elfs midsection, the blow incredibly powerful even through her armor, as it knocks her back a step, as well as takes the wind right out of her lungs. He takes a step forward, his leg already moving into a follow-up kick that was aimed at her midsection by the time Elea had the ability to react.

Ashleys spell lands in the center of the group, catching the center three individuals, leaving Sables master and another who was at the opposite end untouched. The three middle ones, the athletic blond elf girl who stood next to Sables master, the dark skinned woman who was directly in the center of the line, and the curvy purple-skinned night elf all had the air torn forcefully out of their lungs by the sudden downburst of air she'd generated. They stand coughing, grasping their throats and at least momentarily out of the fight. Sables master was clearly busy already, rushing forward to attack Elea, but the one on the opposite end who'd been facing Tsuki zeroed in on Ashley instantly. The man, an orc who was probably seven feet tall, blurred toward her instantly, and Ashley was barely able to avoid having her head smashed by his fist. She dodged aside at the very last second, and the burly orc turned to pursue her, leaving his back to the rest of them, but Ashley separated by his bulk from the rest of the group.

Natalie leaves Sables comments unanswered, turning toward her as she begins casting and smiling, apparently content to let her slaves face the fight alone. So far, they seemed to be doing well against them, as three of them were busy coughing and sputtering in the center of the room from the human girls spell, while her master palmed Elea in the chest and the other male captive went after Ashley, who only narrowly avoided a blow from his fist. Her spell completed, and Sable collapsed from the effort required to work so much magic, but even as she emptied the contents of her stomach onto the floor, a golden shimmer appeared in front of her, followed swiftly by the being she'd summoned. The naga was over thirty feet long from the tip of her tail to the top of her crimson-haired head, and she glared at the demon queen as her body coiled gently around Sable. She briefly turned back to Sable to say; "You sure know how to pick 'em. I can't beat her for you, but you can be assured that I'm going to try." A soft blue light surrounded the naga, and a golden beam of energy wrapped around her hand, forming a blade made of her energy. The shield was still up, as all of the slaves were still standing, albeit three of them were reeling.

 

[Kathy]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Sable yanked at one of the straps of her armor, loosening it to help her breathing as she forced herself unsteadily to her feet, reaching out and stroking the massive naga's tail gently, "Thank you, Mistress Naga, for your aid in this battle..." she whispered, swiftly regaining herself and bounding upon the naga's form gently, caressing the massive female's shoulder and giving the naga woman a gentle lick on the cheek.

"Ignore the demoness for now, I will take her out myself..." Sable said confidently, bounding down from the massive female's tail. "Try not to slay the others if you can avoid it... but a good squeeze should take them down clean... If you need to eat any of them, please ensure you can spit that one back up alive. ... He must survive this fight." she added, motioning to her master.

Sable pulled out two of the sheathed swords on her back, one in each hand, and took a fighting stance with them, inexperienced in handling the blades, but grinning with the kind of certainty that showed she had no doubt she would win this fight, as she nodded to the Naga Queen, "Crush them."

Sable struggled for a moment, wondering who to aid and who to leave the naga queen to battle, before her instincts took over and she rushed to her master's side, to defend him... from himself.

Taking a full defensive stance with her blades, it was quickly obvious who the physically superior of the two was, but she still had a few good moves... Leaving the queen to go after the orc that escaped the magical downburst.

(Actions: Sable goes full defensive trying to stop her master from attacking anyone else, and sends the queen after the others (naga's choice, but she should know to avoid area of effect spells if the others are still caught in the downburst).)

 

[thetwo]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Ashley smiles for a moment as her spell hits three of the five thralls, figuring that between them the other three ought to be able to handle two. One of her companions' spells turns out to be a summon - probably a good idea tactically (however much Ashley disliked doing it herself), but not helpful in dealing with the two she missed this round. Another tries some magic on one of the remaining thralls, but is either interrupted or it fails to work properly. The last one works some sort of enhancement spell that leaves her glowing. So however good their tactical intentions are, none of her three companions manage to kill, disable, or even injure any of the five thralls.

Any thoughts about the tactical implications are cut short as the orc rushes Ashley, and she falls back in order to dodge its attack. Before its bulk blocks out the sight of the others, Ashley sees an enormous Naga that has apparently responded to the summons, and the last thrall landing a solid hit on one of her companions.

This puts Ashley in a tricky spot. Two of them spent the previous round enhancing themselves, and it may well be that together they can easily handle the orc and the other thrall that escaped Ashley's spell. In that case, she ought to follow up with another attack on the three stunned ones, and the Demoness's shield could be down in seconds. On the other hand, if they did not... that swing had been awfully close, and Ashley wasn't confident in her ability to continue to dodge indefinitely.

The orc raised its fist to smash at her again, and Ashley decided. One hand came up in a fist, punching towards the orc's body. Her hand was so much smaller then the orc's as to be nearly comical, but the fist was only pointing the way for the actual attack. An invisible wind hammered towards the orc, blowing wind far more force then Ashley could ever muster with her hand.

Spoiler

Downburst: Storm level 3, transmutation
"If the target fails a Mind vs Body check, it is pushed 10 feet, dealt (4 + d6 + Mind/4) x 2 damage, and stunned for one round.. Transmutation."
58 mind plus transmuter talent = 74 effective mind

 

[xivvix]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Surprised by the thrall's ability to resist her power, Elea was unable to react as he attacked her. She stumbled back, then noticed his follow up attack. Moving quickly, she closed the distance between them, hoping to prevent them kick from striking her by getting too close. Her tactic had a second intention as well, as she reached out for the man, arms outstretched. 'If I can grab his arms, I can hold him, keep him out of the fight, and hopefully knock him out,' she thought, desperate not to hurt Sable's master.

Spoiler

grapple Sable's master

 

[maikochan]

Re: Wrap-Up (Everybody!)

Feeling her power coursing through her now, Tsuki turned to the orc that had been facing her but now was assaulting her ally. Releasing another roar, Tsuki charged at the orc, her sword and eyes leaving trails of red energy behind as she slashed, aiming to cut the orc from shoulder to waist.

Spoiler

Charge!! If using Spirit to attack as per DG1, attack is 1d20+38+15 and damage is d12+16+15. Also, speed and Dodge are both boosted to 35 and 54 respectively