iron The Beating Heart

[Fiffin]

Scene: Surface Ruins

You have entered the second floor of the Tower and remain in the full light of day.

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. .
Myria 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. and she 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 four fate points left in this scene.

 

Ancient Graveyard Road to the Ruins Stone Memorials Gravesbloom Shamblers

Stone Watchtower Tall Landmark Forest Clearing Stairs to First Floor

Gnarled Wood Winding Trails Plenty of Game Scattered Goblin Dens

Ascending the stairs to the second floor, you are greeted by a slight breeze carrying an earthy scent and sounds of the wilderness, before emerging within the familiar ruin of a crumbling watchtower covered in creeping ivy. Despite its manmade appearance, this place is a fixed part of the dungeon - the surrounding forest never encroaching on its clearing. The stones looming over you form a distinct landmark that is easily visible from a distance, and a useful reference for adventurers.

A stone road from the clearing leads directly toward your destination, but also into the area Lex warned you about.

 

 Exploration 

This scene offers the party multiple zones to choose from and explore further. Toggle the spoiler above for more details!

[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: ( 2 / 2 )

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[2] Mild

[4] Moderate

[6] Severe

[8] Physical

While familiar to most, this area ( and the tower as a whole ) was new to Vahn; it was his first excursion, or incursion, after all. He noted the tall landmark that loomed high in this place where nature seemed to avoid, as though the very ground was not earth or soil but of some other facsimile substance, or that the stone facade crept deeper-still than the eye could see.

"If I understood correctly, the shortest path is indeed the most dangerous - considering the fact that a request stands between us and the mines," Vahn seemed to weigh their options with an air of nonchalance, as if none of these things were even the least-bit abrasive to his resolve.

"From where I stand, we could discard caution and somehow deal with or circumvent the threat in the Graveyard, we could go the long way around, or we could even wait for the other party and assist them while on our way to the mines," while he wasn't a fan of standing around, he had to admit to himself that marching through a hornets nest with some of the Guild's finest would feel quite innervating.

Vahn turned to the others with him, to Markus, Olenna & Myria.

 

[Ryku]

Olenna Griffon

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: OOO OO

[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. 

 Olenna removed her helmet to allow the soft breeze to flow through her hair. " Hm.. the less engagement the better I believe. We need to save everything we have have for what were really here for." Olenna would suggest for them to take the safest path possible. 

 

 

 

 

 

[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 Situational: --- [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: 1/1

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... I do want to see those graveyard plants, but it's true that we'll probably have our hands full with the cyclops and whatever else stands on the way to the core." remarked Myria. She did want a fight, but she also had a survival instinct, and enough self-control for delayed gratification. "Let's take the scenic route, then!"

[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.

  "Best be careful Lex, I'm sure the other party, whoever they were, retreated for good reason." Much like Olenna, Markus felt rather bashful about that request and didn't meet her eyes as he spoke with Lex.
He'd much rather avoid revisiting that area and take the Gnarled Woods instead.

"Let's go through the Gnarled Wood, its a shortcut." Markus says to the team as he points his thumb over his shoulder to the winding trails. Whether or not that was true could be debated, but he didn't think anyone would question the cartographer in the group any further about it.

 

Edited May 10, 2023 by Gambitt (see edit history)

[Fiffin]

Scene: Surface Ruins

You have entered the Gnarled Wood. Sunlight is dimmed by the Dense Canopy overhead, and its Winding Trails can be disorienting. Throughout the wood are Scattered Goblin Dens who have laid traps for the unwary. Unusual Herbs can be found here, and there is Plenty of Game for hunting.

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..
Myria 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. and she 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 four fate points left in this scene.

You venture deeper into the wood, following paths that twist and turn without rhyme or reason. The ancient trees create a dense canopy overhead, casting shadows that dance and sway with each gust of wind. The forest is strangely quiet despite the wildlife, and there is a nagging sense you are being watched.

 

  Challenge: Finding Your Way  

There are four tasks your party must overcome to reach the ruins safely; one for each adventurer. All tasks are against +2 difficulty.

• You must guide the others around goblin dens with Stealth.
• You must avoid poisonous undergrowth with Academics or Lore.
• You must watch out for hidden snares and traps with Notice.
• You must puzzle your way through the maze with Investigate or Lore.

Edited May 10, 2023 by Fiffin (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

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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

It wasn't his first woodland traipse, though it was by far the strangest.

Never had he walked a wood so dense that it seemed a maze, perhaps, even as a cavern of hard dirt and gnarled root where the roof was a glittering mirage of verdant growth that shifted lethargic to a soundless wind. Even were he not forewarned of the goblin dens strewn about this area, one could not help but feel the ominous eye of an unwanted onlooker.

Before setting forth, Vahn had placed his palms together and lowered his head in some form of prayer; those attuned to forces not of this world might have felt the presence of something else appear around his person.

"Let us move forward in silence.. I do not like these trees.." Vahn led a careful way, heeding the others when there was mention of aught he might have missed, for he was focused on secrecy. He was not certain if his visions of the dens ahead were current, ancient or future, he could only trust that it would serve them for the better.

 

Edited May 11, 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 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.

As Vahn lead them in silence through the underbrush, taking care in his steps that they not be seen, Myria busied herself with seeing those that could harm them, whether trap or foe.

She started pulling swords out of her sheath, leaving them in the air where they hung, following her as she kept the pace. Through their steel thrummed her life energy, and from their reverberations she felt the world more keenly.

With both sword and sight, hearing, smell, and guts, she swept her attention around their leafy surroundings, seeking to find snares and pitfalls, to cut them before they could snatch them, or to warn her companions away from them.

Notice Challenge

Myria spends a Fate point to declare the story detail that Myria can feel through her swords. She then successfully creates an advantage using this detail and Fight, Sensing with Swords, to help with detecting traps and removing or avoiding them.

She then attempts the Notice challenge. It ends with a tie but she uses her advantage to succeed.

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by Cloudheart (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: OOO OO

[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. 

Olenna didnt know much about poison undergrowth so they would have to clearly wing it. " Well lets pray to the Gods nothing happens to us." Olenna would lead the team through the Undergrowth and simply hope for the best. She would of course attempt to avoid things that appeared to be bad to the touch. 

 

Olenna spends a FP to Reroll! 

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by Ryku (see edit history)

[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.

  Though it was his first time taking this path, Markus was confident in his ability to guide them through as he'd poured hours into checking over maps of the floor. Sure enough, he remembered the way like the back of his hand, sometimes taking sudden unexpected turns that one wouldn't normally think to take, but sure enough they made it through without a hitch.

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by Gambitt (see edit history)

[Fiffin]

Olenna holds up a fist at the sound of an approaching patrol, then silently urges everyone off the path and into the undergrowth - narrowly avoiding a dozen goblins. Only afterwards do you feel something tugging at your clothes and pricking the skin. Your eyes focus in the dim light, and discover yourselves hidden among brambles with sharp crimson barbs.

"Gallowbrush" mutters Vahn in disgust. You recall it now - also known as Sleeptooth, for the thorny briar has a lethargic effect on anyone unfortunate enough to be caught in it. There is a growing drowsiness, and you fight your way free of the bramble. Despite the minor setback, your combined expertise leads you from the gnarled wood without alerting its denizens.

Scene: Surface Ruins

You are on the second floor of the Tower and remain in the full light of day.

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..
Myria 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. and she 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 four fate points left in this scene and a boost called Sleeptooth Poisoning.

 

Ancient Graveyard Road to the Watchtower Stone Memorials Gravesbloom Shamblers

Forgotten Remnants Echoes of the Past Forest Clearing Entrance to the Mines

Gnarled Wood Dense Canopy Winding Trails Plenty of Game Unusual Herbs Scattered Goblin Dens

You are in a large clearing filled with tumbledown structures in a variety of shapes and sizes. Wooden beams creak under the weight of neglect, and ivy creeps along the weathered stone walls - but these desolate remnants are just another part of the dungeon, fixed in time. Were you to attempt altering it without spells, you would later find everything returned to its rightful place... which is why the mines here are considered so valuable.

The area is deserted - the gatekeepers had mentioned another party bound for the mines, but there are no signs of their presence. They must have passed through quite a while ago. This seems as good a place as any to rest for a moment, before venturing into the dark underground.

Edited May 15, 2023 by Fiffin (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

"..the tower is indeed a fascinating place.." it was strange to look up beyond the forgotten stones and through the dense canopies, up to those facsimile skies and know that they were false, for they stood within a structure, though one so alien that it defied all common laws.

Vahn looked over his companions, each having played a part through the Gnarled Wood; he had thanked Olenna for taking them off the path, for in his subterfuge, he had yet to notice the patrol that had found its way behind them.

Markus had proved his namesake, for the twists and turns taken had sown a shade of doubt until the ruins reached; he gave the cartographer a knowing nod and a hand-gesture that was, to his knowledge, a sign of approval.. or something vulgar; he wasn't sure.

Myria's manipulation of steel was curious indeed, almost as if she had taken the concept of the sword being an extension of one's self to a literal extreme. Vahn counted the number of hilts within her scabbard "I mean no disrespect, but is there a trick to your ability?; does your touch extend to other weapons or items?; what of those held by an opponent?;.." while the dangers of their delve were yet to be overcome, there was a moment of respite for each; Vahn spent his mending curiosities.

 

[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 Situational: [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: 1/1

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.

Myria was a bit discomfited by the stings of the Sleeptooth--- the sleepiness that it brought could chip at their awareness at an opportune moment--- but she supposed for the most part, that had been the only downside of their trek so far.

The ruins were quite a sight, and it seemed they defied explanation--- how such biomes and structures remained, unchanging, within the innards of the tower. Truly mysterious.

Vahn would notice that even though there were four swords already floating in the air by Myria's side, the number of hilts in the sheath did not seem to have decreased.

"A trick?" Myria echoed, and then laughed. "Well, I suppose it isn't exactly something everyone could do. I practiced and used swords a lot, and at some point I felt I could... put my energy into them? It's hard to put into words."

"My ability mostly deals with swords, so if it's someone else's sword, I could definitely try snatching it out of their hand!" she proclaimed, even as she let out a mischievous telekinetic tug at Olenna's rapier, not enough to take it out of her possession but just enough to catch her attention. "Other things... well, I've tried, but it gets a lot harder the less like a sword the thing I'm trying to fiddle with is."

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[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 was amazed too, as often he was by what these magician types around him could do. "So, just how many swords can you... do whatever you're doing at the same time?" Markus asked curiously, not knowing exactly what to call it, perhaps levitate or animate came to mind but he'd already posed the question.

"Vahn, what's your gimmick? Everyone's got one it seems." He says as he looks at Vahn expectedly, as if he would throw a fireball with his hands or something the like as a demonstration upon demand.

 

[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: OOO OO

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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. 

Olenna would quickly grab onto her rapier as she felt the tug from Myria's power. Olenna would look her deep into Myria's eyes daring her to do it again. It was clear, Olenna was not okay with any messing with her weapon and was willing to take action against said persons if necessary.