iron The Beating Heart

[Kaymithe]

Vahn

  Ranked: Bronze ( 0 / 7 )

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Concept: Pugilistic Pilgrim of Aku, the Spirit of Mischief

Trouble: Reckless & Loyal Beyond Compare

Aspect: Righteous Youth Seeking Glory

Aspect: No Mercy; But No Cruelty

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(+4) Athletics

(+3) Empathy, Fight

(+2) Notice, Investigate, Stealth

(+1) Rapport, Provoke, Physique, Will

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Discipline: BlinkYou have mastered the art of teleportation. You can teleport to a location that you know well or can see (Athletics). Destinations that are farther away and/or not as well known to the caster call for higher difficulties. You can also teleport other beings and objects to your location or a location near you (Provoke/Empathy) and open portals (Empathy).

Discipline: SightYou have mastered control over what you see and perceive. You can uncover hidden secrets (Investigate) and discern illusions from reality (Empathy). You can also look or listen in on places, people, or objects that you know well, no matter the distance (Empathy). These spells should increase in difficulty due to a lack of familiarity with the target and greater distances.

Stunt: Never BrokenYou gain a -8 physical consequence which recovers in the same way a -2 consequence does. (Fate System Toolkit, p.95)

 Stunt: Phantom StanceYou are adept at bobbing and weaving and phasing through attacks in such a manner that puts you in a more advantageous position to counterattack.

When you succeed in a defensive Athletics roll using this technique, you gain +1 on your next attack against the opponent or tried to hit you. If you succeed with style, gain +2.

Original Stunt:

The Drunkard’s Stagger. You sway and stagger on your feet, evading enemy blows seemingly by chance. When you succeed in a defensive Athletics roll using this technique, you gain +1 on your next attack against the opponent who tried to hit you. If you succeed with style, gain +2. (Fate System Toolkit, p.150)

 Stunt: StuntStunt

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Body: ( 4 / 4 )

Mind: ( 4 / 4 )

Fate: ( 1 / 2 )

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[2] Mild

[4] Moderate

[6] Severe

[8] Physical

"What?;.." Vahn muttered and gave Markus a strange look, as if coming out of a daze. He turned to look and there indeed were three figures who's cloaked backs, still in the dim of that giant arch, were dressed as much in mystery as shadow.

"What ever the path, we aught to avoid conflict if at all possible - I know not how long the guardian will remain ignorant to our presence.. and there are no guarantees that my gift can allow us all equal egress should the need arise.."

He could see no other path in the dark. Even his true-sight had not revealed a way.

 

Edited June 24, 2023 by Kaymithe (see edit history)

[Cloudheart]

Myria of Blades

High Concept: Warrior of Qi and Swords Trouble: Spoiling For a Fight Aspect: Sheath of Many Swords Aspect: Well-Connected Mercenary Story Detail: Can Sense Through Swords Situational: Blinding Powder (x1), Robbed a Merchant (x1) [2] --- [4] --- [6] ---

Bronze Rank Climber: 0/7 (+4) Fight (+3) Provoke, Shoot (+2) Physique, Notice, Will (+1) Athletics, Crafts, Contacts, Resources Body: 4/4 Mind: 4/4 Fate: 0/1

Parry Everything: Your hand-eye coordination is superb, and perhaps you could even deflect a bullet with your weapon. You may use Fight to defend against Shoot attacks.

Army on the Edge of My Blade: You take no penalty—and grant no bonus—for being outnumbered, no matter how preposterous the numbers.

Riposte: If you succeed with style on a Fight defense, you can choose to inflict a 2-shift hit rather than take a boost.

Animator: When you animate something, your animation now starts with one skill at Average (+1) and a 1-point stress box. You can also exchange any free invokes received for both a skill at Average (+1) and a 1- point stress box for your animated being. If an animated being has multiple skills at Average (+1), they can be combined to increase their power, as can stress boxes. So, if you exchange two free invokes, you can receive one Skill at Fair (+2) or two skills at Average (+1), along with one 2-point stress box or two 1- point stress boxes.

In Tandem: When someone targets your animated creature with a physical attack, and you and your animated creature are in the same zone, you may defend against that attack in place of your animated creature.

"Hrm... no path forward except through them, huh?"

Myria was sorely tempted to just go and try to cut a way through the sketchy silhouettes, but they might just be friendly, or at least not hostile. Fighting friendlies is something that should be done in a safer environment, after all. It might also be the frustration of having to basically sit out the last bout talking. After this, she should look into ways to handle ethereal beings. Maybe she could find someone willing to sell a sword that cuts ghosts...

"How about this? I go forward and say hi, while you watch me from behind. If they look like they want to gut me, you can ambush them!" she proposed, cheerily.

If she did not receive any objections, she would start leisurely approaching the people in the dark. "Hi! What are you doing here?"

[Gambitt]

Markus

Concept  Cartographer  Trouble  People pick fights with me  Aspect  Quiver of Tricks  Aspect  In search of FFF (Fame, Fortune, oh and Father)

FATE  💛💛 REFRESH 3undefined SKILLS (+4) Craft (+3) Shoot, Notice (+2) Lore, Athletics, Deceive (+1) Investigate, Resources, Contacts, Rapport BODY  ❤️❤️❤️ MIND  💙🤍 🤍 Guild Reputation: Iron

Stunts Walking Bestiary "I know what that is, I practically wrote the book on it!" +2 to all lore rolls related to monsters and beasts. Flash ShotWhen using flash arrows to create an advantage, Markus gains an additional invoke of the 'Blinded' aspect upon success against the affected targets. Angle of AdvantageBeing able to judge distances precisely, Markus gains a +2 to shoot when he is on the 'High Ground'.

Items  BowAn ornate bow that looks well upkept. Large SatchelHolds a selection of books, scrolls and other things people deem unnecessary to bring on adventures. rope and grappleStandard climbing gear that can be used in combination with the bow to rappel certain obstacles

Contacts  Apollo LibraryHigher levels of reputation with the Apollo Library allow one to call upon various benefits.

Myria having set her plan into motion, Markus quickly scrambled to climb the giant table for a high ground advantage against the would be foes they were possibly going to encounter shortly.

It was like climbing giant trees in a forest, something he'd done all too often. First, he made his way up the legs of a chair, then continued up the chair's back until he was able to get atop the table, which was strewn with bones and unidentifiable food scraps.

It was quite an exhausting climb, though the vantage point would surely prove to be worthwhile in the off chance that the cloaked figures really were hostile.

Create Advantage

In Position on Giant Table 🆓

 

Edited June 26, 2023 by Gambitt (see edit history)

[Fiffin]

Myria receives no answer, and drawing closer you realize these figures are statues, each with an iron guildplate around their neck. The man closest to the archway has a hand raised in greeting and a look of complete surprise. The other two are together: one a swordsman, weapon readied and his furious expression directed past their leader; the last a seemingly desperate mage with a tearstained face, both hands pressed against her companion's shoulder as if attempting to cast a spell.

The archway is empty, and leads deeper into the mines.

[Kaymithe]

Vahn

  Ranked: Bronze ( 0 / 7 )

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Concept: Pugilistic Pilgrim of Aku, the Spirit of Mischief

Trouble: Reckless & Loyal Beyond Compare

Aspect: Righteous Youth Seeking Glory

Aspect: No Mercy; But No Cruelty

---

(+4) Athletics

(+3) Empathy, Fight

(+2) Notice, Investigate, Stealth

(+1) Rapport, Provoke, Physique, Will

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Discipline: BlinkYou have mastered the art of teleportation. You can teleport to a location that you know well or can see (Athletics). Destinations that are farther away and/or not as well known to the caster call for higher difficulties. You can also teleport other beings and objects to your location or a location near you (Provoke/Empathy) and open portals (Empathy).

Discipline: SightYou have mastered control over what you see and perceive. You can uncover hidden secrets (Investigate) and discern illusions from reality (Empathy). You can also look or listen in on places, people, or objects that you know well, no matter the distance (Empathy). These spells should increase in difficulty due to a lack of familiarity with the target and greater distances.

Stunt: Never BrokenYou gain a -8 physical consequence which recovers in the same way a -2 consequence does. (Fate System Toolkit, p.95)

 Stunt: Phantom StanceYou are adept at bobbing and weaving and phasing through attacks in such a manner that puts you in a more advantageous position to counterattack.

When you succeed in a defensive Athletics roll using this technique, you gain +1 on your next attack against the opponent or tried to hit you. If you succeed with style, gain +2.

Original Stunt:

The Drunkard’s Stagger. You sway and stagger on your feet, evading enemy blows seemingly by chance. When you succeed in a defensive Athletics roll using this technique, you gain +1 on your next attack against the opponent who tried to hit you. If you succeed with style, gain +2. (Fate System Toolkit, p.150)

 Stunt: StuntStunt

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Body: ( 4 / 4 )

Mind: ( 4 / 4 )

Fate: ( 1 / 2 )

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[2] Mild

[4] Moderate

[6] Severe

[8] Physical

"..they were turned to stone.." Vahn muttered as he joined Myria when her initial greeting was left in silence.

"..was the guardian to blame?; or does something more wicked yet await us, deeper within?;.." were the city as a whole not in danger of being consumed by some anomalous evolution of the dungeon, he would have suggested that they turn back and better prepare for such an encounter.

"Best we not dawdle.." Vahn took a deep breath and walked as quiet as his feet might allow.

 

[Ryku]

Olenna Griffon

FP: OX

HIGH CONCEPT: The Young and Passionate Duelist of the Eastern Circle

TROUBLE: The cure to petrification is in the tower, somewhere.. 

ASPECT: The Legendary Charged Rapier 

SKILLS

• +4 Deceive
• +3 Fight, Will 
• +2 Shoot, Athletics, Empathy 
• +1 Rapport, Provoke, Resources, Crafts

STRESS  P: OOO M: OXX XX

[2: ] [4:  ] [6:  ] 

STUNTS: Remaining Refresh 2/3

Acrobatic Movement: Due to Olenna gains a +2 to Overcome Actions regarding Movement using the Athletics Skill. 

Evasion: Olenna has an amazing ability to remain unharmed when caught within the blast radius of an explosion. +2 to defend with Athletics against area attacks.

Song of Storms: When Olenna is weilding the Charged Rapier Once per engagement she is able to swing her sword towards the sky and create a "Thunder Storm" Aspect on the zone with one free invoke. This storm lasts until the end of the engagement or until it is narratively overcome. 

Lighting Dance: When Olenna is wielding the Charged Rapier she gains a +2 to all melee based defense actions using Fight. 

Magnetic Attraction:  The Charged Rapier is extremely dangerous against Metal Objects and when used against something metal gain a +2 Weapon Value upon successful attacks. 

 

As Olenna slowly walked towards the figures she would realize that these were no normal statues but instead petrified adventurers. Making the connection, Olenna's eyes would widen as memories of what had happened to her brother and fellow soldiers instantly flooded into her mind.

Her face turned red and her heart would begin to pound out of her chest. " They are here." would be the only thing Olenna would say before quickly charging ahead of the group in an attempt to find the culprit.

At this point she had no regard for her team and would force her self forward.

 

[Gambitt]

Markus

Concept  Cartographer  Trouble  People pick fights with me  Aspect  Quiver of Tricks  Aspect  In search of FFF (Fame, Fortune, oh and Father)

FATE  💛💛 REFRESH 3undefined SKILLS (+4) Craft (+3) Shoot, Notice (+2) Lore, Athletics, Deceive (+1) Investigate, Resources, Contacts, Rapport BODY  ❤️❤️❤️ MIND  💙🤍 🤍 Guild Reputation: Iron

Stunts Walking Bestiary "I know what that is, I practically wrote the book on it!" +2 to all lore rolls related to monsters and beasts. Flash ShotWhen using flash arrows to create an advantage, Markus gains an additional invoke of the 'Blinded' aspect upon success against the affected targets. Angle of AdvantageBeing able to judge distances precisely, Markus gains a +2 to shoot when he is on the 'High Ground'.

Items  BowAn ornate bow that looks well upkept. Large SatchelHolds a selection of books, scrolls and other things people deem unnecessary to bring on adventures. rope and grappleStandard climbing gear that can be used in combination with the bow to rappel certain obstacles

Contacts  Apollo LibraryHigher levels of reputation with the Apollo Library allow one to call upon various benefits.

Markus still being on top of the table just sees everyone walk past the figures and Olenna even seemed to be in a hurry to move on. "Hey! Wait up, I think you're forgetting someone!"

Quickly, Markus descended by rope and scrambles to catch up, not wanting to be left alone in the cyclops' dining room. Only slowing out of surprise at seeing the true nature of the figures they'd been wary of. There were more dangerous things than even the cyclops it seems, and they were rushing straight at it?

[Cloudheart]

Myria of Blades

High Concept: Warrior of Qi and Swords Trouble: Spoiling For a Fight Aspect: Sheath of Many Swords Aspect: Well-Connected Mercenary Story Detail: Can Sense Through Swords Situational: Blinding Powder (x1), Robbed a Merchant (x1) [2] --- [4] --- [6] ---

Bronze Rank Climber: 0/7 (+4) Fight (+3) Provoke, Shoot (+2) Physique, Notice, Will (+1) Athletics, Crafts, Contacts, Resources Body: 4/4 Mind: 4/4 Fate: 0/1

Parry Everything: Your hand-eye coordination is superb, and perhaps you could even deflect a bullet with your weapon. You may use Fight to defend against Shoot attacks.

Army on the Edge of My Blade: You take no penalty—and grant no bonus—for being outnumbered, no matter how preposterous the numbers.

Riposte: If you succeed with style on a Fight defense, you can choose to inflict a 2-shift hit rather than take a boost.

Animator: When you animate something, your animation now starts with one skill at Average (+1) and a 1-point stress box. You can also exchange any free invokes received for both a skill at Average (+1) and a 1- point stress box for your animated being. If an animated being has multiple skills at Average (+1), they can be combined to increase their power, as can stress boxes. So, if you exchange two free invokes, you can receive one Skill at Fair (+2) or two skills at Average (+1), along with one 2-point stress box or two 1- point stress boxes.

In Tandem: When someone targets your animated creature with a physical attack, and you and your animated creature are in the same zone, you may defend against that attack in place of your animated creature.

"Ack." Myria muttered, as the figures revealed themselves to be... statues. And not the nice, tame, artsy type, either. These may as well be corpses... products of petrifying magic, perhaps? Again, she was irritated that there was probably a threat that she could not fend with her blades. Well, perhaps if they could spot the magician before he could cast such a damning spell...

"Map Guy, do you know a way to defend against this---" she began to ask, since the man seemed to be the most knowledgeable among them, but before she could finish the question, Rapier Girl... well, seemed to have become upset by the stone gallery, for some reason or another. People can be strange at times.

"Ah, I guess we're throwing caution into the wind then! Sounds like my style." she chuckled, readying her blades and chasing after their errant vanguard.

[Fiffin]

The passage gradually descends, the ground beneath your feet sloping downward, guiding you deeper into the underground labyrinth.

 

[Cloudheart]

Myria of Blades

High Concept: Warrior of Qi and Swords Trouble: Spoiling For a Fight Aspect: Sheath of Many Swords Aspect: Well-Connected Mercenary Story Detail: Can Sense Through Swords Situational: Blinding Powder (x1), Robbed a Merchant (x1) [2] --- [4] --- [6] ---

Bronze Rank Climber: 0/7 (+4) Fight (+3) Provoke, Shoot (+2) Physique, Notice, Will (+1) Athletics, Crafts, Contacts, Resources Body: 4/4 Mind: 4/4 Fate: 0/1

Parry Everything: Your hand-eye coordination is superb, and perhaps you could even deflect a bullet with your weapon. You may use Fight to defend against Shoot attacks.

Army on the Edge of My Blade: You take no penalty—and grant no bonus—for being outnumbered, no matter how preposterous the numbers.

Riposte: If you succeed with style on a Fight defense, you can choose to inflict a 2-shift hit rather than take a boost.

Animator: When you animate something, your animation now starts with one skill at Average (+1) and a 1-point stress box. You can also exchange any free invokes received for both a skill at Average (+1) and a 1- point stress box for your animated being. If an animated being has multiple skills at Average (+1), they can be combined to increase their power, as can stress boxes. So, if you exchange two free invokes, you can receive one Skill at Fair (+2) or two skills at Average (+1), along with one 2-point stress box or two 1- point stress boxes.

In Tandem: When someone targets your animated creature with a physical attack, and you and your animated creature are in the same zone, you may defend against that attack in place of your animated creature.

"Oi, Rapier Girl, don't leave us!" Myria hollers.

Stone gives way to... roots? There was also moisture in the air, and the swordswoman took care to be always certain of her footing, just in the case the ground decided to be slippery, or lumpy with the cracks and the roots, as the case may be. With as much swiftness as she could, she followed.

[Gambitt]

Markus

Concept  Cartographer  Trouble  People pick fights with me  Aspect  Quiver of Tricks  Aspect  In search of FFF (Fame, Fortune, oh and Father)

FATE  💛💛 REFRESH 3undefined SKILLS (+4) Craft (+3) Shoot, Notice (+2) Lore, Athletics, Deceive (+1) Investigate, Resources, Contacts, Rapport BODY  ❤️❤️❤️ MIND  💙🤍 🤍 Guild Reputation: Iron

Stunts Walking Bestiary "I know what that is, I practically wrote the book on it!" +2 to all lore rolls related to monsters and beasts. Flash ShotWhen using flash arrows to create an advantage, Markus gains an additional invoke of the 'Blinded' aspect upon success against the affected targets. Angle of AdvantageBeing able to judge distances precisely, Markus gains a +2 to shoot when he is on the 'High Ground'.

Items  BowAn ornate bow that looks well upkept. Large SatchelHolds a selection of books, scrolls and other things people deem unnecessary to bring on adventures. rope and grappleStandard climbing gear that can be used in combination with the bow to rappel certain obstacles

Contacts  Apollo LibraryHigher levels of reputation with the Apollo Library allow one to call upon various benefits.

Finally catching up with everyone, Markus gives off a warning, "slow down will you? That light dead ahead, it's magic... May even be whoever is responsible for the summons and petrification. Put aside your grievances for a moment Olenna and work with us" Markus tries to reason with Olenna and stop her from rushing off on her own.
"We should work together to spring a surprise attack before they pull off any other tricks..." He ends with calmly, hoping others would agree to strike first and ask questions later.

He wasn't sure how much of this was getting through to Olenna as she maintained her quick pace towards the light source.

Edited July 13, 2023 by Gambitt (see edit history)

[Kaymithe]

Vahn

  Ranked: Bronze ( 0 / 7 )

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Concept: Pugilistic Pilgrim of Aku, the Spirit of Mischief

Trouble: Reckless & Loyal Beyond Compare

Aspect: Righteous Youth Seeking Glory

Aspect: No Mercy; But No Cruelty

---

(+4) Athletics

(+3) Empathy, Fight

(+2) Notice, Investigate, Stealth

(+1) Rapport, Provoke, Physique, Will

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Discipline: BlinkYou have mastered the art of teleportation. You can teleport to a location that you know well or can see (Athletics). Destinations that are farther away and/or not as well known to the caster call for higher difficulties. You can also teleport other beings and objects to your location or a location near you (Provoke/Empathy) and open portals (Empathy).

Discipline: SightYou have mastered control over what you see and perceive. You can uncover hidden secrets (Investigate) and discern illusions from reality (Empathy). You can also look or listen in on places, people, or objects that you know well, no matter the distance (Empathy). These spells should increase in difficulty due to a lack of familiarity with the target and greater distances.

Stunt: Never BrokenYou gain a -8 physical consequence which recovers in the same way a -2 consequence does. (Fate System Toolkit, p.95)

 Stunt: Phantom StanceYou are adept at bobbing and weaving and phasing through attacks in such a manner that puts you in a more advantageous position to counterattack.

When you succeed in a defensive Athletics roll using this technique, you gain +1 on your next attack against the opponent or tried to hit you. If you succeed with style, gain +2.

Original Stunt:

The Drunkard’s Stagger. You sway and stagger on your feet, evading enemy blows seemingly by chance. When you succeed in a defensive Athletics roll using this technique, you gain +1 on your next attack against the opponent who tried to hit you. If you succeed with style, gain +2. (Fate System Toolkit, p.150)

 Stunt: StuntStunt

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Body: ( 4 / 4 )

Mind: ( 4 / 4 )

Fate: ( 1 / 2 )

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[2] Mild

[4] Moderate

[6] Severe

[8] Physical

Vahn closed the formation and maintained a certain awareness of his surroundings and cringed as the voices of his fellow companions echoed off the slick walls that dripped with water from a source that pooled above, through the earth and stone. In the dim, he glimpsed the presence of wooden veins, vast tendrils that betrayed a forest or some great tree; were they so close to the surface, here?; were they not deep within the bowels of some perilous mine?;..

With a half-handed prayer, Vahn sent Aku forth, swift and true.. when it wasn't distracted by all that glitters.

 

 

 Create an Advantage 

You gain one free invoke on Spirit VisionsVahn's farsight has granted him vague and blurred visions of the gemstone mines.. 

Edited July 15, 2023 by Fiffin (see edit history)

[Ryku]

Olenna Griffon

FP: OX

HIGH CONCEPT: The Young and Passionate Duelist of the Eastern Circle

TROUBLE: The cure to petrification is in the tower, somewhere.. 

ASPECT: The Legendary Charged Rapier 

SKILLS

• +4 Deceive
• +3 Fight, Will 
• +2 Shoot, Athletics, Empathy 
• +1 Rapport, Provoke, Resources, Crafts

STRESS  P: OOO M: OXX XX

[2: ] [4:  ] [6:  ] 

STUNTS: Remaining Refresh 2/3

Acrobatic Movement: Due to Olenna gains a +2 to Overcome Actions regarding Movement using the Athletics Skill. 

Evasion: Olenna has an amazing ability to remain unharmed when caught within the blast radius of an explosion. +2 to defend with Athletics against area attacks.

Song of Storms: When Olenna is weilding the Charged Rapier Once per engagement she is able to swing her sword towards the sky and create a "Thunder Storm" Aspect on the zone with one free invoke. This storm lasts until the end of the engagement or until it is narratively overcome. 

Lighting Dance: When Olenna is wielding the Charged Rapier she gains a +2 to all melee based defense actions using Fight. 

Magnetic Attraction:  The Charged Rapier is extremely dangerous against Metal Objects and when used against something metal gain a +2 Weapon Value upon successful attacks. 

 

The horrid memories would continue to flood through her head, completely overtaking her emotions and ability to communicate with Markus. Looking at her, he could see the passion in her eyes as they began to water and her face steamed red. Grabbing the hilt of her blade she would then rush forward towards the mage light ready to strike whatever stood in front of them. As she charged, the only thing she could see was her brothers smile from when they were younger.

 

 

 Initiative

You take the first turn in the coming conflict, and any action is resolved instantly instead of at the end of the round.

Edited July 15, 2023 by Fiffin (see edit history)

[Fiffin]

Beyond, magelight illuminates a vast chamber with several side passages. Tunnel runoff collects in a shallow underground pool. The stonework here is choked with twisted vines and knotted roots, extending in all directions like an intricate web. Their tangled mass stretches throughout - rising to meet in the center, where a bulbous growth pulsates with an otherworldly energy, and the surface of the surrounding waters ripple in response.

Darkrobed men circle round the dungeon core, their gaze transfixed on glowing ichor spurting slowly and unevenly from a tap driven through its side. The fluid gathers in earthen vessels below, and one man raises a cup to the flow.

 

"Ours at last, and without anyone the wiser!" their leader exults, momentarily distracted in his triumph.

 

 

 

 

 

Scene: Mines of Sisyphus

You have discovered the dungeon core, its chamber fully lit by summoned magelight. The guardian's attention is elsewhere and he has yet to notice you.

Markus carries vials of Murena PoisonBrewed from the poisonous flesh of a serpentlike fish. Not effective against giants, elementals, or undead. You have two free invokes on this aspect. and has Mephit KnowledgeYou recall hearing more about these creatures, and how best to deal with them. You have one free invoke on this aspect.. He suffers from Mental FatigueThis is a minor consequence from the psychic attack of smoke mephits. I have one free invoke on this aspect. It lasts for one full scene after treatment..
Myria is Sharp EyedYour eyes are adjusting to the cavern gloom. You have one free invoke on this aspect. and has a pouch of Blinding PowderA pouch tightly bound with cord, fit to burst. Filled with powdered glass, sand, or even metal shavings, it can be slung at your enemy. You have one free invoke on this aspect.. She also Robbed a MerchantYou roughed up a crooked merchant and stole his goods. He totally had it coming, but you'll still have to lie low for a while. I have one free invoke on this aspect. It lasts for one full quest after The Beating Heart. back in the market.
Olenna has a flask of Blue HasteThis liquor has a sharp and fruity flavor. Consume to gain +1 boost to any physical action. and a dingy bottle labeled Universal Solvent"Dissolves any adhesive, softening even the hardest Materials!"
"Loosens stiff Joints and lightens Heavy limbs!"
"Guaranteed Safe and Effective!"

A dubious cure for petrification..
Vahn has seen Spirit VisionsVahn's farsight has granted him vague and blurred visions of the gemstone mines. You have one free invoke on this aspect. but Aku Demands TributeYour mischievous patron desires sparkling tribute befitting its status. I have one free invoke on this aspect. in return.

I have three fate points left in this scene.

 Conflict: The Beating Heart 

Dark Mage+5 Provoke, Shoot +4 Athletics, Lore, Will +3 Investigate, Notice, Physique, Stealth +2 Contacts, Deceive, Empathy, Fight, Resources +1 Anything Else Relentless Training Mastery of Wind and Stone Mephit Summoner Counterspell: Once per quest, I can force a single magical action to fail without a roll. This does not apply to rituals and spells that take time to cast. Escape Plan: Once per quest, if I would get taken out, I can spend a fate point to concede instead. CultistsQuartet: Knife and Shadow +4 Duo: Knife and Shadow +3 Solo: Knife and Shadow +2 Vahn Markus Olenna Dungeon Core +2 Sisyphus

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ & 💙💙💙💙💙💙 (2:) (4:) (6:) ❤️❤️/❤️❤️/❤️❤️/❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ & 💙💙🖤🖤 ❤️❤️❤️ & 💙🖤🖤 (2: Mental Fatigue) ❤️❤️❤️ & 💙💙🖤🖤🖤🖤 💛💛💛🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 🤍🤍🤍🤍🖤🖤

Olenna has the initiative and any action she takes within the first round is resolved instantly.

Narratively all other turns occur roughly at the same time afterwards and their mechanics are resolved at the end of the round. Therefore any boosts earned or advantages created are unavailable until the following round. Any action taken by intruders that would draw attention fills the Sisyphus track by one. Some examples include making noise, moving around with lights, or a single round of combat. The guardian will interrupt whatever the party is doing once the track is filled.

Edited July 17, 2023 by Fiffin (see edit history)

[Ryku]

Olenna Griffon

FP: OX

HIGH CONCEPT: The Young and Passionate Duelist of the Eastern Circle

TROUBLE: The cure to petrification is in the tower, somewhere.. 

ASPECT: The Legendary Charged Rapier 

SKILLS

• +4 Deceive
• +3 Fight, Will 
• +2 Shoot, Athletics, Empathy 
• +1 Rapport, Provoke, Resources, Crafts

STRESS  P: OOO M: OXX XX

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STUNTS: Remaining Refresh 2/3

Acrobatic Movement: Due to Olenna gains a +2 to Overcome Actions regarding Movement using the Athletics Skill. 

Evasion: Olenna has an amazing ability to remain unharmed when caught within the blast radius of an explosion. +2 to defend with Athletics against area attacks.

Song of Storms: When Olenna is weilding the Charged Rapier Once per engagement she is able to swing her sword towards the sky and create a "Thunder Storm" Aspect on the zone with one free invoke. This storm lasts until the end of the engagement or until it is narratively overcome. 

Lighting Dance: When Olenna is wielding the Charged Rapier she gains a +2 to all melee based defense actions using Fight. 

Magnetic Attraction:  The Charged Rapier is extremely dangerous against Metal Objects and when used against something metal gain a +2 Weapon Value upon successful attacks. 

Thinking to herself, "Why here, why now? I refuse to allow him to hurt anyone else."

Olenna withdrew a potion and downed its contents in a single swig, eyes glowing blue as the magic overtook her. Stride now bolstered by haste, she sped forward silently in ambush, thrusting the charged rapier right through his black heart-

Sparks flew as the blade skittered uncannily across the surface, and her foe spun, batting the rapier aside with a bare arm. Olenna fell back a moment - she could see now that his petrifying magic shifted up and down the length of his body, forming an unyielding stone barrier.

 

 

"Must I be interrupted at every turn!?" Outrage quickly gave way to contempt as the dark mage regarded these latest arrivals. "Well what do we have here? Seems I missed a few rats on the way in." he scoffed scornfully.

Edited August 3, 2023 by Fiffin (see edit history)