The Avalon Chronicles

Game Master lynora

This is a high level rules light game set in a school for magical kids, kinda a mash-up of Soul Eater, Harry Potter, and X-Men. :)


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Male Kobold (Adult Black dragon) Gestalt Sorceror/Oracle Necromancer; Champion of Death

"End her life, break the link. Then ressurect her or reincarnate her. It may be the most efficient option..."


Female Elf Gestalt Sorcerer (Starsoul) 16/Oracle (Heavens) 16

"I am not sure, entirely, what I am doing when I use my ability. But it isn't limited to just that. " Tyrrin splays her hands out, and begins to play what looks like an invisible piano of sorts. Outside, where she is looking, shooting stars begin to fall, each one coming as Tyrrin strikes a note with her fingers.

If Ryo has the proper equipment, he can detect that the shooting stars are small pieces of rock being summoned, which then instantly burn up in the atmosphere. The auroras are actually a release of charged particles, just as a regular aurora, and the magnetic field of the planet is being directly interfered with, though it seems to return to normal after the aurora vanishes.

"As for my brother... any sound which he consciously chooses to make is amplified to the point where it hurts those around him. Any musical instrument struck, voice uttered. It doesn't seem to amplify sounds such as his footsteps, the clatter of cuttlery. However, if he intentionally strikes his fork with the desire to create a sound, it becomes amplified. That scraf he is wearing is enchanted so he cannot make sounds, but our mother felt it was only a bandage solution." Tyrrin finished her explanation, and patiently waits for the reply, not even showing a hint of emotion. "You may be interested to know that both of our powers manifest the very same night the sky changed."

Sense Motive (DC35):

Tyrrin's lack of emotion in regards to her brothers affliction is a mask, which she dare not break. She cannot allow her weakness to show.


Imagefemale weredragon (amethyst) gestalt Soulknife17/oracle10/divine gunslinger7

"Not really. If Khoda has been eating at her soul she may already be less than whole. That makes resurrection almost impossible. Don't ask how I know. Maybe with a wish, but then the chances of her being restored and still being the gate are pretty high."

"Do we know why 'Sima is the gate for Khoda? If we know why it would be a lot easier to figure out how to break it."


Male Kobold (Adult Black dragon) Gestalt Sorceror/Oracle Necromancer; Champion of Death

"I'm sorry that sounded so callous. I thought Khoda relied on her existence until he was ready to cross over."


Imagefemale weredragon (amethyst) gestalt Soulknife17/oracle10/divine gunslinger7

"My understanding is that he relies on her existence in order to cross over. As callous as it sounded, killing her would be the most expedient method to prevent that, you're right. But I don't think we could bring her back and if we could we'd just be back at square one again. We need to make her not be the gate," she said sounding worried. She gripped Krays's hand tightly. She didn't at all like the idea of losing her first friend.

"You said he isn't afraid of the aspects? That's a pretty odd stance for a god to take..."


Male Kobold (Adult Black dragon) Gestalt Sorceror/Oracle Necromancer; Champion of Death

He gives her a reassuring squeeze back
"Unless he is the aspect of destruction."


Imagefemale weredragon (amethyst) gestalt Soulknife17/oracle10/divine gunslinger7

She sighed. "Yeah, unless that. We're going to need to ask Kronos and Death to give us more information."


Tyrrin Denulia wrote:

"You may be interested to know that both of our powers manifest the very same night the sky changed."

"That may explain the reason your abilities manifested. An extremely large surge of power changed the sky, and it might have affected you. I should probably prepare for an increase in new students." Ryo begins to tap a finger rhythmically as he thinks. "Ehos, I'm afraid I need to get an idea of how strong your ability is. It's the only way to figure out what may or may not work."


Ghalen Kiln wrote:
Comes around the corner, finding Mr. Antairus, but seeing he's already talking to a few people, he waits his turn.

Keaton ushers the students to another room before turning to return to his and spying Ghalen.

"Mr. Kiln! How has your first week at Avalon been?"


Male Half-Elf
Kitty Tanaka wrote:
"Yes, it looks like everyone is okay," Kitty said smiling cheerfully. "And once again being able to talk to animals comes in handy. I like this nature magic stuff." ^.^

"It's not bad when you get the hang of it, huh?" He gives Kitty a quick kiss on the cheek before picking up Anthony's kitten. "I should be back from Anderail before curfew. I'll tell everyone you said hi, okay?"

DC 25 Perception:
A short kid, his face hid by a his sweatshirt's hood, puts his tray and hurries toward the exit just after Michael mentions going to Anderail


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Kitty's eyes widened as she saw the hooded kid running off.

"Oh, my. I wonder if there's any chance that Anthony-kun can make it to the teleportation room before Michael does," she said, giggling.


There's a big one. He'll also make an appearance during the talent show and the War Hunt. Michael really needs to be more perceptive.


Female Elf Gestalt Sorcerer (Starsoul) 16/Oracle (Heavens) 16

Tyrrin goes a bit pale at the suggestion. "If he's going to do it here... I think I will step outside. I would protect yourself in some way, Headmaster." Unless there's an objection, Tyrrin will step outside, and then putting some distance between the door to the Headmaster's office and herself.


Male Elf Bard 14/Sorcerer (Maestro) 14

Ehos waits for Tyrrin to exit and for the Headmaster to give the signal before pulling the scarf from his face. He looks like he's making a conscious effort to whisper, but the explosion of sound rocks the room. "Sorry." is the only word he says.

Effects of a Greater Shout, except the deafening is permanent. DC 33 fort to halve the damage and negate the defeaning. Objects in the room also take full damage (attended objects get a reflex save). Crystaline/brittle objects take double damage.
Sonic Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 5, 4, 1, 1, 5) = 44


Female Half-Elf Sorcerer6/Dragon Disciple 9

We can retcon when Jen manages to post again, but I think we should move on with the shopping trip!

Vai curtsies to Kitty and Michael (though the latter is barely noticable). "Thank you for your kindness Kitty, but I did promise my sister that I would go shopping with her tonight. I hope we can be friends." Vai returns to Fieri, "Hey, where did Ephebe go?"


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The shopping trip is for Saturday morning actually. Sorry for any confusion.


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When Vai returns to her room she'll find a small bag with a note on it.

"Vai, Fieri reminded me that I forgot your allowance. Sorry about that. I included a little extra since I think you're in need of clothes and such. Have fun. Love, Mom."

Inside the bag are several small gems.

Just to clarify timeline, Aananda placed the note before Nasima returned to the room.


Female Half-Elf Sorcerer6/Dragon Disciple 9

We can say that Vai was confused too.


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"I don't know. She and Krays ported out of here in a hurry not that long ago," she said, turning away from the conversation she'd been having with Dennis. It looks like she's just now sitting down to eat even though she was in the cafeteria earlier.


Female Half-Elf Sorcerer6/Dragon Disciple 9

Dennis is just a no-name?

"Oh! Er... I don't think I want to know where they went." Vai blushes slightly, and takes the open seat next to Fi, listening to the conversation for a while before saying, "If Ephebe's not coming shouldn't we head out?" Vai asks, a little hesitantly, not wanting to pull Fi away from her conversation.


I AM NOT A NO-NAME! I have a very successful oddsmaking enterprise which is not altogether allowable within the school rules, yet not altogether against them either. My goblin associate can explain the details to you if you happen to speak accountant. ;P


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Fieri looked confused for a minute and then laughed. "I'm such a dope. I'm sorry, Vai. I was so busy convincing you to come along that I didn't give you the details. No, we're going shopping in the morning. The shops in the village are not open very late so there wouldn't be any point in going now. We'll meet up after breakfast and then head out."


Enre wrote:
He going to get blood all over his face lol.

@Enre: A fine spray of blood splatters Yu's face and incredibly expensive suit and sunglasses, but he doesn't flinch or even move, for that matter. If he is at all perturbed by this, it's impossible to tell. As you stab yourself and then close the wound, Yu continues to look expectantly at you, as if still waiting for something. After your explanation, Yu nods as if he understands, but it's clear he does not.

"So the...knife...goes...right through you? That's a...'power'? Or is the power when you unmake the hole you made in your extremity? Whichever one it is, it's really neat! That's very great! Haha!" The handsome asian claps briefly at Enre's display, then finally opens his water, but still does not drink it.

"So, many students can make holes in themselves? How does that assist them in the defeat of...attackers? You say many cannot control their powers, do they make the holes too big, or perhaps too small, whereas one such as yourself can more precisely control the making and unmaking?" Yu's question appears to be genuine; he honestly doesn't get it.

He also seems to either not care or not realize that he is still covered in your blood.


Male Unknown 16 Invulnerable Rager/ 16 Hex Crafter Magus

Enre looks at Yu-Nyin oddly for a moment while his niece and nephew laugh some. He than says "No I stabbed the knife through my hand and it healed in an instant. It was an example of an odd power. Some people have odd magic ,others can control creatures or elements. One guy I know can control shadows. I myself have massive amounts of strength which I have trouble controlling and am very durable as I just showed you."


Yu-Nyin looks straight at Enre for a long moment, his face is completely blank and neutral. He then breaks into a smooth laugh and pats his hand on his forehead, smearing blood on it. "Of course! I know that word. How foolish. Begging your pardon, sir. Your odd power is you healed within .15538 seconds of removal of the final micron of the blade from your tissue, as opposed to the days or weeks it might take another...being. I hope my initial incomprehension did not offend you, sir." He somehow manages a small, polite bow, even while sitting.

"You say you have massive amounts of strength. To what use is this put? Are you permitted to demonstrate? Why is it difficult to control? What factors contribute to this?"


Warforged Engineer Alchemist 16/Armiger 16 Champion of Creation

Once the bit with Nasima is finished, Jim will return to work on the golems in the lab, ready to get the first models out.


Male Unknown 16 Invulnerable Rager/ 16 Hex Crafter Magus

Enre looks at Yu-Nyin oddly again before saying "So far I just have used it to hit the things that have attacked me. As for a demonstration that is a very bad idea. It is difficult to control because most people and objects cannot withstand it. I also seemed to get it over night I did not just go into it. What do you mean by factors?"


Male Kobold (Adult Black dragon) Gestalt Sorceror/Oracle Necromancer; Champion of Death
Ephebe wrote:
She sighed. "Yeah, unless that. We're going to need to ask Kronos and Death to give us more information."

"Yes, I agree."

::Boss, you there?::


Male Human Gestalt Inquisitor/Dragon Knight 16
Keaton Antairus wrote:
Ghalen Kiln wrote:
Comes around the corner, finding Mr. Antairus, but seeing he's already talking to a few people, he waits his turn.

Keaton ushers the students to another room before turning to return to his and spying Ghalen.

"Mr. Kiln! How has your first week at Avalon been?"

"It's been, well, school. But it has not been particularly unpleasant.

I was wondering if you could suggest a place where I could train and meditate, thats a very large space, and private. Privacy and space are key."

He has a sense of urgency, but he doesn't let it become rudeness.


Krays wrote:
Ephebe wrote:
She sighed. "Yeah, unless that. We're going to need to ask Kronos and Death to give us more information."

"Yes, I agree."

::Boss, you there?::

"I AM ALWAYS HERE. I AM ALWAYS A LOT OF PLACES. I'M A VERY BUSY ASPECT. BUT I AM ALSO ALWAYS HERE. WHAT IS TROUBLING YOU? ER. YOU ARE TROUBLED AREN'T YOU? I'M STILL GETTING THE HANG OF THESE EMOTION THINGS. THEY ARE QUITE ILLOGICAL AND DIFFICULT TO MASTER. MUCH LIKE HUMOR."


Male Kobold (Adult Black dragon) Gestalt Sorceror/Oracle Necromancer; Champion of Death

::I don't know if troubled is the correct word. Master, are you aware of an entity that calls itself Khoda?::


Enre wrote:
Enre looks at Yu-Nyin oddly again before saying "So far I just have used it to hit the things that have attacked me. As for a demonstration that is a very bad idea. It is difficult to control because most people and objects cannot withstand it. I also seemed to get it over night I did not just go into it. What do you mean by factors?"

"Why is it difficult to control? What parameters (factors) combine to inhibit your attempted exertion of control over your...powers? Are they external? Or are some of your internal...delete that. Is it a problem with you? Or would the powers be hard for anyone to control? I think this is all very fascinating, as I do not have these...powers and have complete control over my...self. The idea of an internal...process(?) that is autonomous is fascinating and...'frightening'. To me."


Krays wrote:
::I don't know if troubled is the correct word. Master, are you aware of an entity that calls itself Khoda?::

"YES. THAT ONE IS TROUBLESOME. HE IS ONE OF THE SEEDS. AND HE IS NOT AT ALL PATIENT. SINCE YOU ARE ASKING, I CAN ASSUME THAT HE IS MAKING TROUBLE AGAIN?"


Male Kobold (Adult Black dragon) Gestalt Sorceror/Oracle Necromancer; Champion of Death

::Seed? He is causing trouble. Someone apparently had the great idea to imprison him and link him to the soul of a sylph that also happens to be a friend of my mate and I. He has inbedded some kind of a crystal in her forehead, and is no longer content to try to win her over, and has begun feeding on her soul for escape. He claims to have no fear of you or Time. He is at a crossroads and needs...attention.::


Male Unknown 16 Invulnerable Rager/ 16 Hex Crafter Magus

Enre thinks for a moment before saying "Most objects and people cannot withstand the pressure I can exert. I have to lower it so it would not harm others but I have to do it so that it is second nature which is a bit hard at times. Most people do not have complete control over their selves like you do most have to practice to get to that level."


Yu raises an eyebrow quizzically. "Practice? I know this word. No. It is simply how I am. I did not practice, I was ma-..." He cuts himself off and frowns. "My apologies. That line of conversation will not be well-received. Better option: I have control of myself because I am only myself. I have no powers, as you do, and cannot exert pressure other beings cannot stand. I can only...I am only myself. This idea of 'Powers' excites me. Intrigues me. Fascinates me. Interests me. How do you and your fellow-beings get these powers? Where can they be obtained? What other kinds are there? I have a great deal of currency at my disposal, so exchange rate, price, cost, is not an issue."


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Krays wrote:
::Seed? He is causing trouble. Someone apparently had the great idea to imprison him and link him to the soul of a sylph that also happens to be a friend of my mate and I. He has inbedded some kind of a crystal in her forehead, and is no longer content to try to win her over, and has begun feeding on her soul for escape. He claims to have no fear of you or Time. He is at a crossroads and needs...attention.::

"HAVE I NOT TOLD YOU OF THE SEEDS? PERHAPS THAT WAS AN EARLIER ONE. IT IS HARD TO REMEMBER SOMETIMES. MORTAL LIVES ARE SO VERY BRIEF. INDEED. WELL, YOU KNOW THERE ARE MANY OTHER ASPECTS BESIDES MYSELF BUT THE MOST TROUBLESOME OF COURSE IS DESTRUCTION. DESTRUCTION CANNOT LIVE AS A SINGLE ENTITY BECAUSE THAT WOULD REQUIRE AN ACT OF CREATION WITH IS AGAINST THE NATURE OF DESTRUCTION. RATHER IT EXISTS AS MANY SHARDS THAT RESIDE WITHIN POWERFUL BEINGS. WE CALL THOSE BEINGS SEEDS. KHODA IS SUCH A ONE. EACH OF THE SEEDS BELIEVE THEMSELF TO BE THE WHOLE OF DESTRUCTION NOT EVEN UNDERSTANDING THEIR OWN NATURE. KHODA IS NOT AFRAID BECAUSE HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND HIMSELF, ONLY CARING ABOUT DESTROYING THINGS. BEING A SEED IS VERY HARD ON THE SANITY IT SEEMS. STILL EVEN A PIECE OF DESTRUCTION CAN DO MUCH DAMAGE. LETTING HIM ESCAPE WOULD BE BAD. AS YOU SAY, HE NEEDS ATTENTION."


Male Unknown 16 Invulnerable Rager/ 16 Hex Crafter Magus

"Most people are born with them, others get them from some event. As for other powers do not really know off hand. As for you recviecing powers no idea how to do that." He than looks at Artōrius and Eir "Either of you two know?"

Artōrius turns "Mother might be able to it." Eir nods before speaking "Yeah mother might be able to."


"Mother?" Yu looks baffled for a moment. "Oh! Mother! Your...creator...no, progenitor! Source of genetic material from which traits are gained. I see. Your mother could...create...powers in me? Truly? Would I have to be born? Er, again?"


Ghalen Kiln wrote:

"It's been, well, school. But it has not been particularly unpleasant.

I was wondering if you could suggest a place where I could train and meditate, thats a very large space, and private. Privacy and space are key."

"We do have several spare gym rooms that are for the practice of more... unpredictable abilities or private training for those who want it. I can set you up with one of the bigger ones if you would like. May I ask why you need such a space?"


Male Half-Elf
Vai Emkar wrote:
Vai curtsies to Kitty and Michael (though the latter is barely noticable).

Well there's a bit of of a switch, huh?


Imagefemale weredragon (amethyst) gestalt Soulknife17/oracle10/divine gunslinger7

Spoiler:
Ephebe found herself walking through the hedge maze. Kronos was waiting for her at the intersection currently wearing the form of a woman.

"Walk with me," Kronos said. As they continued on through the maze Ephebe felt more at peace.

"I'm surprised that I came here instead of the mirror hall."

Kronos chuckled. "The mirror hall was never your place. You just needed to it in order to heal. You were split into too many reflections. That is no longer the case. And this is the place that is entirely yours. Each of my Champions has had a different idea of how time works. For you it is a maze, so this place was made for you. But you didn't come here to discuss the landscape."

"No. My friend, Nasima, her soul is being eaten by a being called Khoda."

"And this is something that must be stopped. Khoda is a piece of Destruction. We call them Seeds because under the right circumstances they can grow into something very nearly approximating the whole. He is using a device is he not? A crystal in her forehead. Simple, but it still counts. Remember the resources you already have."

Before she could ask any further questions she was very abruptly back at the kitchen table next to Krays.

"So....do you think 'Sima will freak out if I ask her to keep an aschen with her at all times. It's...they're evil little things and the caffeine addiction is gettting a bit out of hand, but no one can mess up devices like they can and the stone...it's kind of a device right?"


Ryleh Her usual mode of dress.

Ryleh raised an eyebrow. "That is an unusual way to look at it. But it is certainly worth exploring especially if it buys some time."


Ehos Denulia wrote:
Ehos waits for Tyrrin to exit and for the Headmaster to give the signal before pulling the scarf from his face. He looks like he's making a conscious effort to whisper, but the explosion of sound rocks the room. "Sorry." is the only word he says.

The 'window' in Ryo's rooms cracks and and goes dark as he covers his ears and waits out the explosion, brief as it is.

"That... was pretty strong. Now need to apologize." He tells Ehos as a small silver-grey cloud floats out of his right sleeve and goes to the 'window'. The crack begins to disappear as Ryo continues. "I suggest we treat this like a muscle. If you don't use it, you will never learn to control it. May I speak with you through telepathy? I will do no more than converse with you so you need not worry about hurting me or wrecking my office."


Hm, the usual Monday slowness of this game seems to have spread to all the boards. What can I do to entertain myself in a safe-for-work way? *thinks hard for a few moments* Of course!

The security surveillance for the gym, now empty because it's dinner time, cuts out. Having successfully taken the technology they needed, three students set it up in the empty gym and go about turning it on. Turning it on was simple enough, but going from there was much more difficult.

Craft:1d20 ⇒ 20
Aid Other:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Aid Other:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Oh wow that is perfect! XD


F Sylph

Totally thought you were about to do some kind of gym locker room shenanigans and was all like "THAT's not work safe!"


That would depend entirely on the 'shenanigans', wouldn't it?


(o.O)


Hehe, I love that emoticon. Assume it's what you are thinking until proven otherwise! Bwahaha!


F Sylph
Agarthian Storyteller wrote:
That would depend entirely on the 'shenanigans', wouldn't it?

Indubitably!

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