Jay Zin's page

As Jay looked at the body before him contemplating who this person could have been he heard a whirring sound that seemed familiar.... but before it could really register with him the Diruk seemed to go mad.
perception: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Jay walked up to the alien rock creature thinking how similar this was to Azzuretta's initial response to Mechanus... Stay with me rocky... I need you here we can face this together.

Calm Basai: 1d20 ⇒ 1

this room is cursed...

Jay looked in and saw the rebel laying on the ground... By all that is Mysterious and Unknown... I think that's Darius... Without even thinking Jay Zin ran into the room and flipped the guards body over trying to revive the rebel on the ground... The man was too covered in dirt and blood (both his own and the guards) for Jay to know Darius... is that you? Wake up... Basai I think he's too hurt to wake up... but... "I think" I can make out a weak pulse.

heal check: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Jay Zin begins to admister excellent emergency medical care to the dead corpse.

Basai shifted to give Jay an opportunity to see into the room, dust sifting from hir as shi turned to addressed him, "You okay?"

Jay gave a little start surprised that Basai would express interest in his well being. In a Hushed voice he replied. Yeah.... I'm fine just a bit of a bruised ego I think. It looks like who ever is sealed in the guard room won't be sealed I there for too much longer. The Cypher that was used to seal the door won't last forever.

As Basai headed up the door Jay watched the strange interaction between stairs and Diruk. He took a deep breath and followed the Diruk up the stairs and took a look around.

stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 12
perception: 1d20 ⇒ 1

I think that's my first intrusion...

Jay Zin got up off the ground and dusted himself. He took a look at the rope again than saw Basai walking through the door.

Guys... I'm just going to stick with Basai.

Rubbing his back he walked in after the Diruk.

So Rocky, what did you find in here?

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 19

climbing: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Jay Zin steps upto Basai who offers a hand to help boost him up. Jay starts climbing easily but as he reaches about the halfway point his bracer snags the rope. He tries to shake it loose... but it won't come off. He sakes it once more harder. Finally it comes loose... but so does he. He falls with a LOUD CRASH

FRELL!!!

Jay examines the floor looking for tracks and anything out of the ordinary.
perception: 1d20 ⇒ 7

in the new map it looks like there's a door that was not on the maps given to us by Mintz. Is that intentional?

Jay Zin decides it's time to armor up. He pulls out a heavily stylized black leather jerkin from the bottom of his pack and pulls it on. This is followed by some bracers and leg guards. It's obvious that he is not completely comfortable in this armor.

Light armor ... not skilled with it so penalties apply.

Hoping he did not anger or offend him again, "I too have these same questions but I think it's too late now to answer them. At least until we finish this mission. We can't be of two minds here or we will fail or worse, be killed."

He asked, "Will this conundrum be a problem for you?"

I'm sure that eventually the conundrum... will either become a problem for all of us... or it will resolve itself. Like the rest of you I'm just moving forward blindly... hoping that the choices and actions we make here actually do some good.

Action 1

At the cobbled group of rebels moved through the streets Jay Zin sullenly scanned the streets which were now devoid of life. For the first half of the trip he generally avoided conversation with the others choosing to simply listen to Daks prattle on. The day had been eventful and all the changes and new people weighed on the young mans head. He travelled with virtual strangers serving as a foot soldier in a war he knew almost nothing about. The few people he saw in the streets were scared and keeping their heads down. These were not the faces of people who felt liberated. Had he chosen the right side of this conflict? He chose to verbalize the concerns he was feeling.

Are we sure this is better for the people of this city and country. To be honest I'm an outsider and really don't know much about local politics. You know the "Merchant Lords" or Tarvesh for that matter. How do we know we aren't taking power out of the hands of 4 or 5 corrupt men and not simply consolidating it in one corrupt man's hands?

As he was speaking Jay's eyes glossed a fallen stand. He ran over and started looking through various bags. Most were ruined... and some were obviously intended for certain jobs... he poked through what hadn't already been scavenged to see if their was a better way to carry the handful of spears he had precariously strapped to his back.

search large quiver: 1d20 ⇒ 12

He was about to throw away a tangle of leather straps when he realized it was a webbing of sorts. It took him a minute to sort it out but he realized it was prolly originally meant as a tool belt or bandolier of some sort. He slung it on and played with the straps till It felt comfortable. Then he started sliding spears into the individual loops. He adjusted them and it worked out pretty well.

Looking at the plans of the building it looks like the only windows are on the front of it... I wonder if there are any defenses on other parts of the building... Will it even make a difference if we try to approach from the back side of the building... unless any one has some better ideas I guess we just show up and take a look at the place from down the street. Chances are there are planty of looters out there so we shouldn't look too conspicuous...

"What is she? It?" Basai asked quizzically, "Azzuretta is Azzuretta..."

Jay turned his attention from Mechanus glad to have something to focus on other than the insensitive man.

Basai, "It" is a name you use for an object or thing when you don't know what to call it or possibly to save time. To call a person "It" is very rude. "She" or "her" are names you can use for any girl or female when you want to save time or do not know her name. Breona and Azzuretta are both she's. "He" or "him" are names you use for a boy or male when you don't know their name or want to save time. The rest of us here other than Breona and Azzuretta are he's.

Ah to be a young, impatient, reckless, and dumb teenager. Never even occurred to Jay that Basai might not be male.

He looked at the xi-drake and asked Jay, "What about your... companion? Can he do some reconnaissance work? You said you can communicate with it, right?"

He lowered his voice and whispered, "Is it smart enough for this type of work?"

Jay Zin looked over to see if Azzuretta had noticed the layers of insults that had been leveled her way. Luckily she seemed to be asleep or simply ignoring Mechanus. Jay on the other hand could feel himself starting to lose his temper with the man.

First off I would Guess that SHE not IT is SMARTER then YOU. I have never had to repeat myself with her as many times as I have with you. Let me try slower for you.

More importantly I would never risk HER life when we have a cypher that's perfectly capable of handling the task with out endangering anyone.

Looks like Zhong tower it is. I'm curious to see what an Orsbergian is and does.

"Hm, butterfly sounds nice. Let's see. I believe it will need detailed directions so that it starts its reconnaisance. Help me out here. How should I best direct it, what's best for us to see?"

The young knight scratches at his face and thinks out loud. Well since it's going to be there an hour it would be nice to see if their is a guard changing or a route they use in their walks. We'll want to know about entrances and exits. I assume both the tower and Warehouse will have more than one. Is it too dangerous to send your scout inside? I'm sure if anyone see's it, then it will not return and we'll have tipped their hands that we're coming. Although it would be nice for it to take a peek in all the windows... get an idea of the layout and who is in which rooms.

For proposed character changes... At this stage of the game I would prolly just move 2 points out of Jay Zin's Intellect and into his might.

Action 2
Jay pulls out his "Photonic hand" and examines the strange glove covered in glittering pieces of metal.

Striking at Kesinger for the food and supplies would do much to help the lives of the average people. An important target for the long term plans of this rebellion. Somehow though... slaughtering a host of guards like those we have already dispatched of here... doesn't apeal to me.

Jay turns the glove over and places it in his other hand... On the other hand... It sounds like the warehouse where a large amount of technology and devices is being stored would be a larger threat to the safety of the people. Most likely Zhong will also put up a bigger fight as well with a better equipped set of troops. Who knows maybe we'll get to fight a mutant or robot as well. Either way anyone know what this thing does? Jay holds up the glove.

Jay smiles and looks at Breona... the only other person he thinks of as being near his own age. See what I did there with the Glove... Funny eh?

It would prolly be a good idea to use this time to identify all the cyphers.

Action 1
As the Rebels....started to regroup Bryn addressed the crowd. Hearing of the plans for the guards and noncombatants goes a small way to alleaving some of Jay's Doubts. As the leader of the rag tag army emboldens and encourages his men, Jay Zin looks around the compound trying to find the people who had battled through the hallways of the complex with him.

There's Basai a head taller than any of the other people here. Still not sure what to think of him. Seems to be pretty cool though. I thought I would be fighting against things like him not with him. It looks like he had attached himself to Daks. Make me spill all my most embarasing memories, will you?... I'll have to think of an appropriate retaliation for that.

Although I'm sure anyone who cared to look at me would be able to tell I'm watching the crowd and not the speaker. We really arn't like the other rebels. We all stick out even if we try not too.

Mechanus nodded, "Ok not a pet. Does it talk like a parrot? You know, just repeats things."

He then asked, "Well, if you can communicate with her, just ask her what is it that she doesn't like about me. Maybe I can do something about it."

He looked at the 'loonie' again, "So you and me are OK, right? You're not going to stab with another needle, are you?"

At this point I'm assuming Azzuretta has already left the room.

Jays Demeanor softens a little as he starts to think out loud.
Sometimes I think it would be amazing to know how many secrets and lies she's ferreted out over the years. Too bad she will never be able to tell any of us any of them. So it's prolly something in that head of yours she just doesn't like being around. A thought... a memory... or an emotion. I don't think she's afraid or scared of you... Just doesn't like you. Haven't you ever met someone who just got on your nerves.

But just to change topics Mechanus... I feel like you have me and Azzure at a disadvantage... what's your story?

As the others took care of personal business Jay Zin walked the compound to see what had changed. He noticed thea t the guards who had fought against the rebels didn't seem to be treated that badly.

I Guess they were just men doing a job so they could take care of their families.

Jay felt a little sad at this thought thinking of the people who had died on both sides of the fight. Not for the first time he wondered if this had all been worth it. As he walked past groups of rebels they seemed to know who he was and the role he had played.

TI wonder what kind of reputation I am making for myself. I wonder if I am representing the Angulan Knights the way they are supposed to be represented.. I wonder if their are any others of the order anywhere near.

Jay looked up into the sky and found Azzuretta. It seemed pretty empty up there.

Enjoy the quiet girl... I have a feeling it's about to get allot louder real soon...

Action 2
As the players in the drama played out their roles Jay Zin simply sat back and watched. He only half listened his own thoughts consuming much of his energy.

There's so much I still do not understand... how will this interaction effect the other countries in the steadfast. Were the merchants really that bad. Will the men who replace them really be any better. Does all of this politicing really even matter. What about these new people I've met. Can I trust them. Basai is the one who my instincts told me I shouldn't trust... but now I prolly trust him the most. I saw him risk himself to protect others time and again. But still he is so Alien... There is so much to learn and consider. This is nothing like I expected questing to be like. I'm not even sure that I 'm accomplishing anything good for mankind.

"Why doesn't your pet like me? I swear it's the first time I've seen it. Is it hungry or something?"

Well if you want her to like you I would suggest for a start you may not want to refer to her as a pet... In my experience she's smarter than most people.

Jay chuckled as he said this thinking of more than one human she had met who was not particularly that intelligent.

But the honest truth is I have no idea why she doesn't like you. It's strange really. Usually she's out and out violent towards people she thinks is dangerous to me... but she doesn't seem to think your dangerous. I would have realized that if I just watched and waited a little longer. But still there's something she doesn't like about you.

Action 1
As the effects of the strange machine seemed to fade and Jay Zin regained of his emotions he looked down at the spear in his hand and at the two spears which currently protruded from the bodies of Mintz and the dead guard. Never had Jay thought that such rage had been inside of him but now... now he just felt empty. With out the aderaline and emotional high there was nothing left to sustain him. He slumped against the spear and was glad that it was finally over.

"Woo!"... " I mean er... is everyone OK?"

Jay laughed... I think you were right the first time.... Woo indeed.... look I still don't know what it is that Azure doesn't like about you, I've never known her to be off in her judgement of someone.... but I think I owe you an apology. I think your actions shopw that you are capable and dependable. For that alone you deserve a chance to prove your character, and I would hope you would extend the same to me. and with a wink... Just stay away from my Xi-drake or she's liable to bite your face off

"Jay Zin." ... "I am Basai!"

Huh... what... oh well nice to meet you ...Basai? Hmm... I think I liked rocky better. I have to admit that your the first creature from elsewhere that I have met. Somehow I had expected you to be more... Feral. It would seem Iv'e been jumping to incorrect conclusions all day.

Intellect defense( Diff 3 ): 1d20 ⇒ 7
Numenera Check( Diff 2 ): 1d20 ⇒ 3

Not really recognizing what's going on around him... having been dragged through this labrythine complex, fighting with strangers who he didn't know and really didn't trust... Jay Zin grew angry...

I'm really pissed off by what's going on here... You think you can just surrender now Mintz... your clearly a danger to all the people who live in this area...

Jay Zin launches a Spear at Mintz and readies a Third one.

Pierce(5 dmg): 1d20 ⇒ 15

I would say most of the time there is no difference. It's just a descriptor of rerlative strength of the cypher. In certain situations if a character is creative they might be able to try and do something to tamper with an ongoing effect. Let's say you use onslaught to destroy a strange crystal that you recognize as a cypher attached to the enemies weapon... Difficulty is adjusted by that cyphers level. Or maybe, An ally is under the effects of a cypher that makes them lethargic and you want to counter act the effects... well now we have a difficulty for that. But I don't think the level will have an effect on the items actual effect or use unless it's listed in the items description.

I think page 280 of the Core rulebook makes it clear that there should always be a role associated with using a cypher. That way there's always a chance for a 20 or a 1. Usually it's an intellect roll but sometimes it's a speed roll or even a might roll based off of situation. Mintz just showed us what happens if we roll a 1 on that check.

Action 1
As the fight ended Jay Zin's Adrenaline started to subside. He looked around at his new allies impressed by their seperate and varied abilities. Looking at the Diruk just a few feet from him he addressed the huge creature.

Nice work Rocky... I think I'm starting to see why Azzure likes you so much. You know I never did catch your name... or should I just keep calling you Rocky?
Jay Zin pulls the spear he had used to skewer the guard to the wall free and cleans it on the dead mans clothes. He gathers as many spears as he can carry effectively and refills his quiver of bolts from the supply kept by the guards.
Listening to the speech given by Fannar he nods and acts like he actually knows what's going on.
Not for the first time he thouight... I really hope Azzure didn't get us into too much trouble.
How many spears would it be ok to grab. I would think theyr'e about 4 feet long... much shorter and they'd be javelins, much longer and they start becomming polearms unsuitable for throwing or indoor combat.

Action 2
Jay hunkers down against the wall waiting for the explosion of the device... Then there seemed to be a flash... or was there... there were definitely colors... pretty colors... blue and pink... and red... .. Jay found himself thinking about the books he had seen when he was younger reminiscing of the creatures that had long gone extinct. This must be what butterflies looked like. The colors of the insects would change from picture to picture and this is what it must have been like Jay reminisced.

Action 3
Time suddenly snapped back into place and Jay became awar of the rejoined combat. Quickly he tightened his grip on his spear and threw it at what appeared to be the clearest shot to him. Then he drew another spear and prepared for the ensuing melee. He slowly advanced and realized that Basai was with him... For some reason he wasn't sure of it filled him with confidence knowing the stone man was there.
Lets take em down Rocky...just like before...

pierce trageting guard 5 (5 dmg): 1d20 ⇒ 15

Jay Zin felt excited... and a little worried... here he was about to stand up to three enemies... He hoped his light shield was upto the test.

He takes the defensive stance that Grand Knight Clare't Mon had drilled into him for so many hours. This was the first time he had ever used it in an actual fight though. Never had there been his life on the line though. The slight flickering of the light shield gave him a little more confidence. Addressing his opponents...

You should all realize by now that you are all outclassed here. If I were you I would surrender.

Honestly he hoped that they didn't surrender. It would be a shame to not get to use his light shield.

Jay Zin will attack the nearest guard. Sorry about the confusion of the two actions last round. I don't know if you want to use the second roll I made last round or if you want to roll another one for me. Either way I'm good.

rushing to get this out... don't have much time... going to be a busy day and won't have time later...

Jay picks up a shield and both of the spears that have been dropped by the fallen guards as well as recovers his own daggers. He takes a moment to recover himself. And scoops up one of the larger Cyphers having no idea what any of them are.

Numenera: 1d20 ⇒ 10
recovery roll: 1d6 ⇒ 1 well that stinks...

The whole while Jay Zin tells a couple tales about people none of the characters know or have heard of. But apparently he had an unrequited crush on a girl who was the daughter of a fisherman in Ledon, and once while mucking out the Rectory where the Xi-drakes stayed managed to have an elder Xi-Drake, that had been half asleep relieve itself on him.

When Daks comes back Jay Gives him an angry look. AS the group heads off down the Hall Jay Zin says...
I think it's my turn to take point.

He activates his light shield, hoists up the new shield he found and heads down the hallway spear in hand.

Action 1
Jay Zin advances 10 feet tossing his spear at the running guard(5) and draws the other spear. Addressing the room of guards he says...
Bring it boys
pierce(5 dmg): 1d20 ⇒ 20

Action 2
Jay Zin attacks the closest guard to him.

spear(4 dmg): 1d20 ⇒ 8

Jay Zin smiles at his new captive.

Smart Choice...Why don't you drop all your gear and go ahead and jump in that cell over there... I think it's your turn to spend some time in the cage. Anyone want to check him for random tricks?

Jay starts pointing the captive guard to one of the cages...

Man I feel just like a hero... capturing villains, slaying ferocious beasts... generally saving the day...

"Everything here is very interesting and potentially useful. We should take it all and then sort out what's best. I've heard horrible stories of storing too many strange devices in close proximity but it should be OK in the short term. You guys want to help gathering them up?"

Yes I would like to help gather up these things but I feel like I'm a bit busy.

And then there was that.... still under the effect of the truth telling cypher... ok that wasn't too bad.

"I think this is where we have to go. Who hears knows what's next in this... revolution?"

I'm pretty sure Fannar Bryn knows what the next step in the revolution is... and I would hazard a guess that there's a fair number of his associates who also have a good idea what's going to happen next.

Well I just told our captive who is in charge of this little branch of the revolution....

"Anybody?"

I'm pretty sure Fannar Bryn knows what the next step in the revolution is... and I would hazard a guess that there's a fair number of his associates who also have a good idea what's going to happen next.

And now I'm repeating myself like an idiot.

Feeling foolish but still needing to ask a queston Jay addresses hes new associates....
So...Um... Anyone know how to work the door to the cage... and more importantly how to make it lock? I know that one of you has to be able to do that.

intimidate guard: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Jay Zin notices most of his allies focussing on the man running for the door and decides to leave that to them.

well at least no one is asking me questions...

He decides to do his best to deal with the one he had just tripped. He pulls out his crossbow and loads a bolt while takeing a five foot step back. Having finished this task, with practiced hands, he finds himself actually waiting for what seems like hours as the man gets back up off the ground in his slow motion state. As the guard finally gets to his knee Jay Zin addresses the man.

I would stop right there if I were you...

ooc: @Basai I think the picture of Jay Zin would have been pretty accurate a year ago when he set out to quest. Now his hair is going to be allot longer and he has the failed first attempt at a beard of an 18 year old.

He kept talking to Jay Zin. The nano had always been told to keep the deranged occupied. "Ok. See? I am not your enemy then." He thought quickly, "So is that your bird? Where is it from? How did you get it? Where are you from? How's the weather?"

Focusing on the forred serpentine creatures Jay Zin was barely aware of the fact that he was answering the Mechanus' Questions. There was nothing he could do about it now... and Azzuretta's new rocky Boyfriend needed help.

Yes I can see... I have reservations if your'e really an ally. Something about you is just off, Azzuretta does not belong to any one she's free to do what she wants, She's from Ledon where she helped raise me, so obviously I'm from there too... and I find the weather to be a little too dry this far inland... I really miss the frequent rainstorms coming in off the ocean. Oh and the fish... there's no good seafood this far inland.

Did I just tell them that? Well it's the truth so no harm done.

Jay Zin steps upto the Heavily armored man knowing that 'rocky' over there needed some help. He swung low and brought a leg around his body and sweeped it through the mans legs. He found it amazing that at his heightened speed he could see the man fold up at the waist while he was still in the air, for what seemed a second both his head and feet were pointed at the cieling before he came tumbling down to the ground. He knew that in all that armor, the man was most likely unhurt, but he would be unable to attack Basai for a moment.

Don't know if this is a might or speed action, but either way going to exert for this. Sounds like the guys are target 9's but since wer'e fast, theyr'e slow and Jay is exerting... should be an automatic success. P.s. between last rounds and this rounds movement Jay Zin should be in square 'D7'

LOL .... all questions will be answered next turn...

"Wow, wow. What have I done to you? I'm not your enemy."

Jay Zin found himself answering the question from Mechanus without even thinking about it...

While he said all this he pulled and released another dagger at the Furry serpentine creature with an ease that came from hours of practice.
Pierce (3dmg): 1d20 ⇒ 4 wer'e fast, theyr'e slow, light weapon, does old one-two-three apply?

and then starts moving around to flank the heavily armored men. (D8 if diagonals are 5 ft... c8 if they are not.)

Ooc: at work for 3 more hours. Will make my post when I get home.

OOC: am I allowed to request an intrusion. Considering Jay rolled a 2, Mechanus rolled a 17, and the awkwardness of the situation I think it would make sense if Jay had activated the cypher on himself. Plus I think it would be good for character interaction, player interaction, progress of that part of the story , and be kinda funny to boot...

he posted them as a spoiler in the same post as OO6

well lets get the rolls out of the way for the cypher...

Touch Mechanus: 1d20 ⇒ 2 beat that Mechanus... lol... all that ooc discussion for pretty much nothing eh? I'm going to just assume you roll at least a 3 and win this one.

Jay reached out towards Mechanus and felt the energy discharge from the ring shaped cypher he had been wearing... Unfortunately For Jay Zin he hadn't touched Mechanus yet.

Action

Your lucky... but I'll be watching you... Jay zin Turned his attention to the new opponents in the next room... Pulling a dagger he threw the weapon at the closest of the fuzzy snakes, more concerned about hitting then maximizing damage.

Pierce: 1d20 ⇒ 3 wer'e fast, they're slow, using a light weapon... and free asset from initiative.

OOC:

In the cheat sheet that someone shared it says that in a pvp situation we would both roll. I assume this would be true in the case of an attack, a sing off, an arm-wrestling match or the use of a cypher.

I'm assuming that since Jay had to touch Mechanus it would be a speed roll or possibly an intellect roll if there's a question about whether Jay can activate it correctly, I would think that Mechanus would be in the situation where he could make his roll with any stat he chose:

ie. Strength he wrestles with Jay trying to stop him from touching him... Speed he dodges the touch... and intellect he resists the powers of the cypher with his mind.

When it comes to cyphers am I allowed to describe what they look like and how they function? Just to reiterate I don't have access to the book that the item I'm using comes from and have never actually used a cypher yet. Last time I tried to use one I learned that it was self only deal.

While I 'm asking questions are we allowed to trade or gift cyphers to each other?

My apologies for being a noob to the system and creating general chaos.

In response to the Mechanus and Azzuretta interaction.... I was just trying to fulfil the requirements of my Focus:

Connection: Pick one other PC. That character seems to disturb your creatures in a way that you can’t explain. You know that you must keep your animals away from him if possible, or you might lose control of them.

I figured since we had talked about the fact that Xi-drakes usually have a sense that allows them to basically read the minds of other living creatures.... and your mind was so unique that it could follow that there was an "Unexplainable" interaction there. It felt like a good plot device to play off... was my only real reasoning there.

At this point I would think that maybe your character just thinks so much more than other people on so many different channels, much of it you completely unaware of, that it's impossible for her to process that much information. Or Maybe the devices in your head just makes your thoughts sound like nails on a chalk board to her. Although it is possible that none of the characters or players will ever really know what is going on their.

Action 2

As the group began to leave Jayzin was torn about what he should do. Jayzin took up a spot in the back next to the man that Azzuretta seemed so frazzled and perplexed by. He needed to know whether this man was working for mintz or some alien power. Was he really an enemy in disguise. Was he the kind of threat that The Angulan Knights were supposed to Guard against. He stealed himself... knowing it would be a breach of trust... but it was better done now before he was in a position where he had to rely pm the man.

I'm sorry... but I NEED to know...

Jay Zin activated his truth inducer and touched Mechanus with it...

Why doesn't Azzuretta trust you?.. are you pretending to be somethign that you are not?.. do you intend to harm us all...?

Action 1

Jay listened to Fannar's speech wondering to himself if he had joined the right side of this cause. Why had Azzuretta chosen this side over the other. Sometimes he wished she could just talk to him plainly.

Not to ... um... show my ignorance but who... or what is tarvesh... and what do you mean "marked by the machine'... and who is Mintz?

When the rock man walked in and started interacting with Azzuretta Jay became tense. He could tell that she liked him... He didn't know why but she was usually a pretty good judge of character.

Maybe I should give him a chance. I don't even know what he is or why he is here....

Willing himself to release some of his tension and apprehension he addressed the Rock Man with a smile and a nod I guess you could say I am her human... There is a certain truthfulness to that... I am Jay Zin... Red Devotee of the Angulan Knights and this is my loyal companion... and sometimes Den-Mother Azzuretta. You know I don't think Iv'e ever seen her take as quickly to someone as she has to you...

Once again My apologies for the Flurry of posts... we now return to our regularly scheduled programming.

Jay wasn't sure why this worked... he had never done it before... and he did not have the same memories from his early life that Azzuretta carried, but instinctually he knew this would work... This would calm her back down and it did, The panic retreated from her eyes... he could tell she was still upset... but the worst of it was over... There's my Girl, Everything is going to be just fine....

Slowly he stood and looked at Breona... Sorry about that... not sure what panicked her.

That's when the first of the group that had been at the warehouse arrived. He crossed to the Hallway and quickly dealt with a Guard In the hallway and then introduced himself as Daks...

He was shortly followed by the rest of the Group... Jay could feel the change in Azzuretta as soon as Mechanus walked in the room... He didn't know why... but she did not like him.... Jay stared at the man trying to figure out why....

Sorry but Daks question about who is your friend will fall on deaf ears... Jay is a little preocupied staring down Mechanus.

My apologies for the flurry of posts that are about to be incoming...

There's a young man leaning against the wall now, armed with a crossbow much like Breona is herself. He appeared to be lean, sporting the ghost of a beard, and looked pretty much as out of place as she feels. At his words, Breona had to chuckle. "I don't know, I'm new to rebellions too. Not really sure what I am doing here." It put her at ease somewhat, and she flickered the ghost of a smile at Jay Zin.

Jay was happy to know he wasn't the only misfit around here. He was trying to think of what to say next when in came running Azzuretta clearly agitated. He looked at her in surprise.

Jay Zin ran to the door and all he saw was the small group jogging towards him... He immediately noticed that ROCK creature bringing up the rear.

I bet it was him... I bet that rock monster did something to Azzuretta.

Jay started to raise his crossbow but thought better of it... Looking at Azzuretta cowering in the corner trying to hide behind Breona's legs He knew that Azzuretta needed him right now, and there was no immediate danger. Jay walked past Breona simply saying excuse me! and knealed down by his panicked Xi-drake.

Some clarification before we move on. @Breona is saying we're in the barracks. @Basai is talking with Fannar Bryn but referring to him as the button-pusher still. Which implies we're still back at the warehouse. So i'm going to lay things out as best as I can on my turn to organize action 3. If I step on any toes or character development I am more than happy to edit this post later so it makes sense. :D

looks like our GM has some work cutout for him on this one... I think he has intended to use action 3 to get everyone to the Barracks... But Basai hi-jacked the turn for awesome and cool character development. My current understanding is that at the start of Action 3 everyone is at the warehouse except for Breona and Jay, who are in the Barracks.

@ ATXRedBeard might have to add an action 4...

Action 3

Jay had to admit to himself that he felt a little out of place as he walked into the barracks. It reminded him of a wedding he had gone to while still in Ledon. As a young recruit six years ago he had accompanied Grand Knight Clare't Mon to the ceremony and felt completely out of place. There was so much celebration, a little crying, and he felt like he knew no one. He scanned the rebels trying to figure out what he should be doing. His eyes passed across a dark skinned woman standing in the corner of the room with her hood pulled close to her face. Breona

She looks as out of place and as uncomfortable as I do...

Jay Zin hoisted his crossbow over his shoulder and leaned his back against the wall about five feet from her and watched the rebels in their generally disorganized looting.

So what does one usually do in a rebellion. It's my first time at one of these... and I feel like I know no one...

Yep... awkward ... Just like the wedding...

Action 2

Jay Zi jumped a little as Azzuretta plainly displayed her anger at him. It had been a while since she had done that.

He started to scream back What's the Big Dea... when he saw the two native workers dressed in rags hiding in the underbrush.

He addressed the two men who were obviously scared out of their wits. Don't worry stay down and you will be fine... she's just angry at me for not noticing you sooner.

Did one of them piss himself?

Azzure that was a little Melodramatic don't you think? If they had been a threat I would have noticed them....but... it's nice to see you havn't ditched me for your new boyfriend.

Turning his attention back to the Barracks Jay could see that the fight was well in hand and that the Guards were in full retreat.

Come on Girl let's go see what the party inside is going to be like.

Action 1

Frazzled and annoyed at missing what he was sure would be a kill shot Jay Zin reaches down into his quiver and pulls out the next bolt...

Eight shots... need to make them count... No more trying to be the hero. Just finish off those who are already injured.

Pierce: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Moving forward through the Garden the young Knight waits for the right moment and then he sees one of the guards take a strike to the leg. He releases the bolt as the man falters and the bolt takes the man in the neck. The Guard goes down... The Rebel who had struck the man's leg looks over his shoulder and makes eye contact with Jay. Jay nods his head tand the two both turn their attention back to the fight.

I hope you don't mind the liberty of assuming one of the guards will recieve an injury

As a side note... Do I get an oddity>?

Jay Zin wrote:

Jay Zin wrote:

Would like to use pierce... and then spend an edge to up the damage by one for 6 damage total.

Okay. Lets try that again. I would like to use pierce and apply one effort. With one edge that will cost me two points from my speed pool. The damage will be 8 total (4 for weapon, 1 for pierce, 3 for effort)... My advantages to hit will be the fact that I'm glowing. The fact that they are slowed, and the fact that I have a sniper position. Maybe even 3 people attacking the same person.

Haha, thanks for fixing that, I meant to ask for clarification but it slipped my mind. I will give you all those assets except sniper position. I would be more willing to give a sniper position asset if you were shooting from a higher, fortified position.

Also the way Edge works is not quite how you used it - so you are using Pierce (1 Speed Point) and Effort (3 Speed Points) - With 1 edge, the total cost is reduced from 4 to 3. You don't apply Edge to both your speed action & speed effort if used in the same round. (Multiple Uses of Effort and Edge - p.22)

Sounds good, still learning the basics but it all seems to make sense... I'm sure there are plenty of particulars I'll come across as we play.

Would like to use pierce... and then spend an edge to up the damage by one for 6 damage total.

Okay. Lets try that again. I would like to use pierce and apply one effort. With one edge that will cost me two points from my speed pool. The damage will be 8 total (4 for weapon, 1 for pierce, 3 for effort)... My advantages to hit will be the fact that I'm glowing. The fact that they are slowed, and the fact that I have a sniper position. Maybe even 3 people attacking the same person.

Action 1

Jay Zin barely had time to celebrate his two well placed crossbow bolts before someone was asking about and complimenting Azzuretta.

She bites one guy and gets all the credit... what is with that...

Out loud he chose to be more diplomatic. Thank you... I'm proud of her.

The Rebel with a few curt words then asked for help with the Barracks...
Divided Jay zin took a look at the warehouse where the rebels seemed in control of things and then looked over to the more out of control situation at the Baracks. With a nod and sigh he replied...

Yeah I'm on it...

With that settled Jay gave a whistle to Azzuretta and ran to the garden between him and the barracks to find a good cover position to fire from.

run: 1d20 ⇒ 18 Should be no problem there.

Action 2
Jay zin found himself a likely enough bush and knealed behind it. He surveyed the situation with the guards at the barracks and decided the one who was just walking out of the door and still trying to get his bearings was a likely enough target. He fired the crossbow bolt into the unsuspecting man hoping it would make any of the guard inside a little more cautious about coming out that door.

Would like to use pierce... and then spend an edge to up the damage by one for 6 damage total.