Quick as any Juicer, Frankie opens up on the spider.
TX-26 Semi-Auto: 1d12 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 1 + 4 = 17
Wild die: 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 = 11
Dmg: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8, 6) + 4 + 4 = 22
Ace: 1d12 ⇒ 6
Ace on the Wild die: 1d6 ⇒ 2
[dice=Raise bonus damage]8d6
TX-22 Semi-Auto: 1d12 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 4 = 17
Wild die: 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 = 11
Dmg: 2d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 1 + 4 = 9
Ace on the Wild die: 1d6 ⇒ 4
[dice=Raise bonus damage]7d6
I'm backing up Kara on this one. You don't add your wild dice with your attack dice together. So you don't get a "free" raise. However, you do get an Ace on both your rolls from the right. Depending on which is better, and your skill roll is better. So you rolled only a 17. It's better than your six, since you rolled a twelve. You get an ace on your attack dice, which results in a six. So your total roll to hit is 17+6 = 23.
Your total to hit is 23. You still do 22 damage. Let me check something: Every 4 points over the Target Number is called a “raise.” The Spider's toughness is 4. So you get 4 raises from that attack.
On your second attack, you got an eleven, which is better than a 6 on your wild die, but your ace on your die gets you a 4, which is ten, so the result of eleven is the best. You get 17, so you get 3 raises from your second attack.
The spider rolls athletics to jump out of range.
The Spider avoids Kara's attack. It simply avoids Malachi's attack. Beorn's maul was very effective. As for Frankie's attack, it couldn't avoid it.
Frankie, did you check if you did Mega(aggravated)damage?
ROUND ONE OVER!
ROUND 2 BEGINS!
Gotcha both. (Sigh)
Okay, I'll adjust the toughness for the monsters in future encounters.
Hi.
Everyone, the road is clear. You can continue to Cil Onchon. I'll have an encounter ready for you when you return back.
"Anyone know any good games we can play as we walk?"
Frank grunts. "How about 'watch the trees so we don't get ambushed'? That's a good one." Apparently the gunslinger doesn't believe in fun roadtrips.
You see your destination.
Two elves also see you. One of them speaks into a magic device. "Are you bringing the grain?" Although far off, you can hear them.
Kara says in a normal voice (assuming the magic device works both ways) "Yes, we have 200 pounds of rice for the Pihlaja Granary - can you take us there?"
Frank just sits his horse quietly while they talk, checking the trees for more guards.
If Agate's translator gadget only works for the gargoyle's language but not the elves', she makes a second translator for the language of the elves.
We will start a new session, Agate, after this encounter.
The elves switch to American. "Yes, we can take you there," says the elf. He speaks in elvish. "Everyone, they are here. Come with us."
"So, do you work for Pihlaja Granary?"
"So, do you work for Pihlaja Granary?"
"No, I don't."
Ah, okay.
Frankie tunes his translator so he can listen to the elves if they start talking in elvish again.
Agate suggests Malachi and Björn remain behind for the meet with the elves.
Frankie tunes his translator so he can listen to the elves if they start talking in elvish again.
Frankie has a point.
"So, we've been waiting for a while," says the elf in American. "We've a banquet prepared for you."
"Well - thanks, but...why? We're just doing a job and delivering a package."
"We've been waiting for this package for weeks now," said the elf. "No one but you delivered it."
"We hope it helps."
Agate would like some time to spend with the elves. We should also see if there is any job we could do for the elves, perhaps something trade related that would take us back to New Salt Lake. That way we could make money for both legs of the trip.
It's late afternoon.
I can't find anything about elves in the two SW RIFTS sourcebooks. What is common knowledge about elves that our PCs would know?
They are beautiful, ethereally so. They like living in forests. Elven society can be quite insular, with elves often coming across as arrogant, sarcastic, and elitist to other races.
(See Rifts North America: Arcana and Mysticism page 24)
Julian takes the time to wander, but is completely mesmerized while they are lead around the location.
Supper and overnight seems to work for me.
okay . . .
The group are led to an inn. Enveloped by tree branches, the inn is two stories high and has room for you to eat, and then head back. After you are paid, of course.
Most of the inn is wreathed in greenery. The elves around are grateful that you've brought the rice. So they ask if they can transfer some credits to your account.
"Actually, we're looking for someone around here named Telemon. He's our contact with the guy who hired us to deliver the rice. Telemon should have our money."
Frankie nods. "Most important part," he mutters to himself.
"Yes, Telemon is here," the elf says. "I'll take you to him. If you come this way."
Agate uses the time to learn what she can about how the elves use the modern technology and if they know how to infuse magic in with the tech as she sometimes does. She's not pushy if they are reluctant to discuss what they consider proprietary information, but she asks a lot of questions as long as they give friendly answers.
They say they do know how to infuse magic with tech. They showed you a dragon gun that works like a plasma rifle, except that it throws fire. It looks like a plasma rifle, except that they added certain design elements. They also show you a couple of tree trimmers.
"These work on ley lines," one of the elves explains.
Kara listens attentively and patiently thru the magic+tech discussion, then as gently and tactfully as she can put it says [b]"That's very interesting! But weren't we on our way to Telemon?"[b]
"Yes, of course, this way," the elf says in American. He leads you to the granary, where Telemon was waiting. "And here we are."
At an appropriate point, Agate will ask the elves if they know of any Ley Lines or Nexus points nearby.
At an appropriate point, Agate will ask the elves if they know of any Ley Lines or Nexus points nearby.
They know of one nexus point. Three ley lines connect to it. It is, thankfully, one mile to the west.
Frankie listens to the tech talk without contributing, staying back and keeping an eye on the elves and their cargo. As far as he's concerned, it's still their responsibility until they get the money.
Telemon comes forward. "Here is the money promised," he said.
Once thd money changes hsnds, Julian relinquishes control of thd wagon to the elves.
He wanders around completely awestruck.
The elves have built a town in the trees. They still raise crops, that's for sure. Telemon looks to you. "These trees were magically treated to grow a certain way," he explains.
Amazing, Julian whispers to himself, as he stumps alonv the pathway trying to avoid as much damage as he can.
Roll notice checks.
Agate takes advantage of the time spent with the elves to take in as much as she can.
Agate, you are too distracted.
Kara looks at everything in this new place she's never seen before :
= 10, Raise