Host NG Shirren Healer Mystic 6 EAC 20, KAC 21|SP 34/42 ♥️ 42/42|RP 7/7|Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +9|Init: +2 | Perc: +13| Speed 30 ft |Spells: 1st 4/5, 2nd 4/4| Active conditions: None.
Jek uses 2 actions to move up to flank Orgo threatening Orgo with a survival knife.
Jek will react with Destructive Rebuke if Orgo uses an AoA on Jek,
in addition to the damage, Destructive Rebuke would leave Orgo flat-footed until the end of Jek's next turn
Agender CG Ijtikri Scholar Vanguard 4 | SP 10/40 HP 17/34 | RP 3/5 | EAC 18 KAC 18 +1 if have EP| Fort +7; Ref +6 Will +1 Evasion | Init: +3 | Perc: +1, SM: +1 | Speed 30’ Swim 30’ | Reroll used | Reactive used| Active conditions: 1 EP
GM Blazej wrote:
"I did. If I turned my back on it now, I would be nothing more than a sniveling cub."
“Not sure I understand the connotation. Although I’ve only had a brief interaction with you, sniveling isn’t a word I would associate with you.”
Ikmanji powers up their attack and strikes at Orgo again.
Entropic Strike, Flank:1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20 Did not include Get Em because I’m not sure that Djakar will use that this round. Blunt Damage, EP:1d4 + 6 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (4) = 11
"Djakar" | 820-712 | Female NG Icon Dirindi Envoy 3 | SP 18/18 HP 22/22 | RP 5/5 | EAC 18; KAC 18 | Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +7, SM: +5 +1d6 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Blindsense (Electricity), Darkvision, Low-Light; Resistance 5 to Electricity
Djakar is still too far away to give Ik an Inspiring Boost, so she runs forward until she is in range. She is huffing and puffing with the effort of keeping up with the swift Bear and Ikmanji.
"Gentle Sentients... Aaagh... This is Dja...kar... from.. D...N...N..."
Why did I eat so many snacks in the Green Room earlier?
”Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep!” Triage whispers under his breath as he tries to knock the bear unconscious.
If that hits…. I’ll need a Fort Save DC 16!
Anesthesiology Inhibitor: 3 Nonlethal, Fatigue (Or Exhausted if Fatigued)
-Fort Save: DC 16 (Negate Fatigue, Half Damage)
Under the barrage of attacks Orgo is unable to remain standing and collapses.
With her bodyguards no longer interfering, the party can make chase in full after the fleeing Lita Starr. Once she left out the door Ikmanji saw her head a left out of the building, but it will take some skill to find which way she headed.
One person can make a Perception or Survival check to find Lita Starr's trail. Everyone else can aid with the same skill check. The group gets a +2 bonus form Ikmanji's early scouting.
NG Forlorn Elf Anesthesiology Biohacker 4 (He/Him) | Cyberborn | SP 24/24 HP 28/28 RP 7/7 | EAC 15; KAC 15 | Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +2 (+2 Enchantment) |Init: +2 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft | Biohacks 6/6 | Spark of Ingenuity 1/1 | Field Dressing 5/5 |
I’ll go ahead and roll for the perception, and then once everyone assists, just add them to my roll please!
Perception:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
He takes a moment to catch his breath and load a small dart into his rifle. One who should slow her way down… if he can hit. He then stows his rifle and starts to run out the door.
Following Ikmanji's directions Triage sees a stand of Lita's hair caught on a piece a scrap sitting in an alley heading toward the industrial district.
That alley is full of discarded scrap waiting for garbage pickup making the alley a difficult passage to traverse.
[ooc]One person can make a Acrobatics or Athletics check to follow the trail through the crowded alley. Everyone else can aid with the same skill check.[/dice]
The thin alley presents no issue for Djakar as she leads they way in high pursuit right onto another city street. Breaking through the scrap the party is now faced with a crowd of people moving about the crowded area.
However, the party sees the fleeing sinister superstar in the distance. Her brightly colored hair is apparent as she frantically waves to try to hail a cab.
If you are going to get through these crowds one of you will need to make a Intimidate check to make them move out of the way or a Stealth check to weave between the crowd in pursuit. Other people can aid with same skill check. If Triage wants to use their dart to slow Lita, he can attempt it here.
They / Them / It LN Urog Nanocyte 3 (Discorperation) (They / Them / It) | Xenoarchaeologist | Temp HP: 0/3 SP 22/33 HP 24/24 RP 6/6 | EAC 10; KAC 12| Fort +8, Ref +0 (+2), Will +0 |Init: +0 | Perc: +6 | Speed 20ft | Nanite Surge 3/8 | Nanocyte 3 (Discorperation)
I-apvii counts on their substantial size to convince others to move out of their way. Sadly their slow speed and unassuming manor make this less effective.
The crowd moves out of the way in response to the Djakar's fervor. Lita Starr waves more and more frantically as party closes in calling out to the passing vehicles, "do you not know who I am!?"
As soon as the party comes close Lita's face blanches and she immediately shifts into a cower declaring, "fine! I surrender! Take me in, but I've worked too hard on my hair and makeup to mess that up for the cameras!"
She doesn't resist and you are able to take Lita in custody. Station Security meets with you soon after to take her into custody, as well as Karalie, Omo, and Orgo, the latter of which are bandaged up and exhausted.
The show continues in the background as security takes witness statements from you all as well as some of the staff and bands about Lita's activities tonight.
NG Forlorn Elf Anesthesiology Biohacker 4 (He/Him) | Cyberborn | SP 24/24 HP 28/28 RP 7/7 | EAC 15; KAC 15 | Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +2 (+2 Enchantment) |Init: +2 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft | Biohacks 6/6 | Spark of Ingenuity 1/1 | Field Dressing 5/5 |
“-and it’s important that we focus on the real reason we’re here. Lita was just a distraction. This show was put on to bring us all together after the tragedy that is the Drift Crisis. No one can break the bond that we share when we all come together. All of us, from all walks of life. There’s nothing we can’t do if we can put our minds to it!” Triage says to one of the many cameras.
A few stations manage to come into to report, but station security does their best to remove Lita and her crew without too much attention. After a stint on the cameras you are pulled away again to continue helping with the event, in this case, helping coordinate with the security and clean up on the backstage.
Wonder nods a bit anxiously, looking back toward the cheering theater, as she confirms that she was happy to help bring the people who would do harm to Tsuchi-ko to justice. Both station security and event security are keeping a close eye on her in case she ever believes she can slip back into the show.
Eventually the logistics are processed and Station Security leaves while thanking you for your help.
You return to the very end of the show and find that the crowd waits with bated breath as Lynthia hands Radat a closed envelope before returning to her seat at the judge's table.
"Well, folks, here it is," Radat says, waving the envelope in the air. "The reason you came out tonight. The one and only Star Sugar Superstar!!!"
The crowd cheers and Radat waits for the room to quiet again before continuing. "But first, did I ever tell you about my last vacation to Absalom Station? It's a really long and boring story..."
The audience boos and Radat holds his hands up in a placating gesture. "All right, all right! You've made your point. Without further ado... the extremely official and formal title of Star Sugar Superstar goes to... Sonic Tumult!" The crowd goes wild, cheering as the shocked and bewildered members of Sonic Tumult are led onstage to receive pink crowns shaped like frosted cakes.
The judges offer their congratulations once more to Sonic Tumult and commending them, and every one of the bands here, for their skill and talent. Sonic Tumult themselves are astonished and can only offer a brief thanks, but after a bit more set up they are back on stage again and play out the finale of the event. The underground rockband plays their hearts out to the roar of the crowd and brings the event to a climatic finish.
Just a bit later the crowd filters out of the theater and the cleaning crews get to work. Amid the bustle of staff moving about to clean out the arena Tsuchi-ko stops to speak with you.
"I haven't had a chance to thank you for everything you've done," she says. "In the grand scheme of things, it might not seem like a concert is that important, but we brought so many people together today, and your actions saved it from disaster. You helped spread love and joy in a time when we desperately need as much of it as we can get. It's a tragedy that someone who was supposed to be sharing her joy and good energy with people was so twisted on the inside, but..." her gaze shifts to where the members of Sonic Tumult are being congratulated by several other contestants, "there's going to be plenty of people ready to fill the space Lita Starr leaves behind."
NG Forlorn Elf Anesthesiology Biohacker 4 (He/Him) | Cyberborn | SP 24/24 HP 28/28 RP 7/7 | EAC 15; KAC 15 | Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +2 (+2 Enchantment) |Init: +2 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft | Biohacks 6/6 | Spark of Ingenuity 1/1 | Field Dressing 5/5 |
”We’re just glad we could help!” Triage says while beaming, so excited that not only did he get to spend time with people he cared about, but got to meet all the up and coming artists of Absalom. What a perfect day!
Host NG Shirren Healer Mystic 6 EAC 20, KAC 21|SP 34/42 ♥️ 42/42|RP 7/7|Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +9|Init: +2 | Perc: +13| Speed 30 ft |Spells: 1st 4/5, 2nd 4/4| Active conditions: None.
"Tsuchi-ko, if you got a moment, there's someone I'd like to introduce you to. This is Wonder. She's the one who made the doll we gave you earlier. She also helped us figure out who was behind the poisoning attempt. So I thought you might want to meet her."
"Djakar" | 820-712 | Female NG Icon Dirindi Envoy 3 | SP 18/18 HP 22/22 | RP 5/5 | EAC 18; KAC 18 | Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +2 | Init: +3 | Perc: +7, SM: +5 +1d6 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Blindsense (Electricity), Darkvision, Low-Light; Resistance 5 to Electricity
"This is Djakar live on the scene for DNN. What a fascinating night and so many stellar performances! We want to congratulate Sonic Tumult, but also honor all the amazing bands that we saw tonight. Weren't they wonderful?"
Djakar pauses for the audience reaction, and then continues.
"Unfortunately, the pursuit of fame and glory overcomes everything else. What happened to Lita Starr? When did revenge become more important than music? To learn more, stay tuned in for our multi-part miniseries, Imploding Starr!"
Tsuchi-ko responds to Wonder with thanks as she says, "I'm grateful for your aid as well. I'm grateful for your gift and being able to step forward to help make sure the concert was able to continue."
Wonder is just overjoyed with the praise and being able to talk personally with her idol. She is so happy that she details all what she did today including her, unknowing, involvement with the plot and her prior sneaking in before that, all with good intentions. That certainly presents a far less favorable, although accurate, depiction of Wonder's assistance. Still Tsuchi-ko offers her thanks, but does say that Wonder should wait for public meetups going forward.
Back within Lorespire Complex, Zivigix and Celita debrief you and finally thank you for your help for the event. They both reaffirm that your efforts were instrumental to the success of the event and inform you that each of you, cohorts included, would be getting complimentary tickets to the Drift Crisis Revue.
With that, just the next weekend, you are all welcomed back to the Ruby Theater for the Drift Crisis Revue. This time instead of working the event you are fully treated as VIP guests and get to enjoy all the food, drink, and entertainment the event has to offer. You also see both Faleen and Tsuchi-ko are present as well. With Triage's treatment and the prompt hospitalization she has had a full recovery.
The show has a staggering amount of talent on display that fills the crowd with energy and there is certainly a bit of the show to appeal to almost anyone. The night passes by quickly in a barrage of entertainment concluding with Abysshead taking stage and closing out the night with their metal performance.
As the lights come back on after Abysshead's pitch-black performance, Zigvigix and Celita approach the PCs, Zigvigix with characteristic enthusiasm and Celita looking surprisingly relaxed.
"This couldn't have happened without your help," Celita says. "Your hard work kept the Star Sugar Superstar!!! contest from ending in disaster, which would have irrevocably stained what the Society was trying to accomplish with this event."
"Yes!" Ziggy beams. "You helped make the Advocates' first big charity event a runaway success. We've collected lots of credits for the Drift Crisis Relief Fund. Not enough to help everyone who's suffered, but enough to make a difference in many lives."
Host NG Shirren Healer Mystic 6 EAC 20, KAC 21|SP 34/42 ♥️ 42/42|RP 7/7|Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +9|Init: +2 | Perc: +13| Speed 30 ft |Spells: 1st 4/5, 2nd 4/4| Active conditions: None.
"Thanks for these VIP tickets. I'm really enjoying the show! That last show we worked on had more twists and surprises than any other mission I had been on. Glad we could help and that Faleen recovered. We got a good teem you know."
