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The Doctor decides to power up the sled for now. He then draws his pulsecaster pistol and shoots one of the penguins, Black.
Tactical Pulsecaster Pistol: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 non-lethal electricity damage

◆ Kick It!
◆ Interact to draw weapon
◆ Strike

Do I need to use actions to get back on the track? It looks like the map has a circular road from the ground leading up to the tracks above.

The Doctor powers up his sled.
◆ Kick It!

He then slides toward the Teal Plasma Penguin.
◆ Slide
DC 13 Piloting check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 (Success, moved 10 feet, bumping Teal into opposite direction by half of remaining 30 ft, so 15 ft?)

He powers up his sled again.
◆ Kick It!

I hope I did it right.

The Doctor gets into position as well, but his mind is bothered by plasma penguins, whatever that are.

Happy New Year, everyone! I’m back and will slowly catch up and post updates in all the games I’m in and GM.

I’m back from traveling, but the next few days will be busy again. Seeing that the game is paused for the remaining holidays, I will review past posts to catch up on what has transpired. Happy New Year to everyone!

Leopold rides one of the bumpcars into position on the track, his movements careful and tense. He buckles himself into the seat, gripping the sides as the car settles in place.

He glances down at the open space below thirty feet straight down, and swallows.

"What if we fall?" Leopold asks, worry heavy in his voice.

With more incoming, Leopold extends his assistance in moving things for the festival.
Piloting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Leopold goes on helping moving supplies from one area to another, either through freight drones for heavier loads, or mobile drones with smaller ones. Good thing he found time learning this skill before going to this mission.
Piloting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

I’ll be out of town from December 22 to December 29, so my posting will be intermittent during that time. Please feel free to bot my character if needed. I may also be quite busy from December 30 to January 1, though I expect many of us will be as well.

"Have you heard about Gummy Worm Surprise? They’re coated in sugar to signal a sweet profile, but the actual flavor varies wildly from acidic, sweet, or something in between, depending on the bio-reactive compounds in each color. No two samples are ever identical. If you’re unlucky, you might even get one where the proteins misfold, producing a flavor profile disturbingly similar to booger, or phlegm." The Doctor shares this with Daskar as the shirren studies the menu, privately hoping the mental image is enough to spoil his appetite and steer him back toward their inquiry.

Life Science Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

"I reside in the Eye of Absalom Station of the Pact Worlds and serve as the Director of the Silverline Institute there. My name is Leopold Fix, though most know me simply as ‘The Doctor.’" he introduces himself to Daskar.

"I have not traveled much in my life, save for a recent mission alongside my allies to the frozen moon of Luvoth, where we encountered and ultimately saved the lu-venons, the moon’s sentient inhabitants." he adds, expanding slightly on what CTU had already shared.

Relaxing at a spa? Not a bad idea. He gladly takes the free ticket and makes himself comfortable, enjoying the rare downtime before heading out on the mission.

Another welcome relief comes the next day, he doesn’t even have to manually fly the ship, as that’s already taken care of. For once, he can truly relax.

The Doctor silently nods for all the information given to them, as he has no questions so far.

The Doctor nods in agreement with their report, producing a few of the bands for the Society to examine. Assuming the lu-venons permitted them to bring samples back for study.

"They possess a device that at first lets us sense their emotions... perhaps because of their state when their sentience are trapped somewhere, and then the bands allowed us full communication in their own language," he explains to the venture-captain.

"It fascinates me. Imagine if we could adapt their technology, traveling by thought alone. Remarkable, isn’t it?" he muses.

"I do wonder, though, where their minds were held during all that time?" he adds, brow furrowing with curiosity.

For SFS2E S01-02.
Downtime: DC 14 Life Science Lore to Earn Income: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 (Success, 8 credits for 8 days)

For SFS2E S01-03 (GM).
Downtime: DC 14 Life Science Lore to Earn Income: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 (Failure, 8 credits for 8 days)

For SFS2E S01-04 (GM).
Downtime: DC 14 Life Science Lore to Earn Income: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 (Success, 8 credit for 8 days)

The Doctor discusses what the lu-venons has been talking to them thru the bands.

He tells about these furry creatures getting the signal from the Gap and the things they did for fear of travelling physically across the space outside.

The Doctor straightens his suit and strides toward Uloa, his eyes fixed with clinical intensity.

“So, you are the lu-venons.” he observes, never breaking eye contact with the furry creature.
Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Hero Point! Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

“Please enlighten us. What happened here? What happened to you?” he asks, his gaze unwavering as he awaits the answer.

DC 15 Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 vs Psychic Scream (Sucess, 5 mental damage)

The scream is reverberating inside his mind, too much to handle despite keeping his sanity checked. What complicates things now is he is under the influence of no gravity! Nevertheless, The Doctor continues to murmur words of affirmation to appease the emotions.
◆◆ Disable a Device
DC 16 Nature to Disable World Mirror (Hazard B0: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Now, he has to deal with the microgravity. He pushes the wall next to him to propel him close to Etoile and out of the microgravity's influence.
◆ Push Off

"Our friends are trying to warn us about another one!" Leopold exclaims across the area for everyone to hear, but it looks like they are already dealing with it.

Leopold shares what he recalls about the creature. "An entity of pure fear, we can easily overwhelm it with other emotions than fear." he adds before something in the mirror mentally assaults him!
DC 16 basic Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 (Crit Success, no damage)

But The Doctor easily steels his mind against it, probably with the help of the band.

He closes in, but as he does so, his mind is flooded with fear from the wails and disturbing emotions!
◆ Stride
DC 16 Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 vs Frightened if within 30 ft of the world mirror (Failure, Frightened 1)

The emotions are too much, but he tries his best to chant words or reassurance, just like how he does to his patients in the hospital before a major surgery.
◆◆ Disable Device
DC 16 Nature to Disable World Mirror (Hazard B) - Frightened 1: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16 (Success)

I am not sure if I missed something, please let me know.

The Doctor calculates his next move. The mental assault has been a nice surprise, he thinks. Seeing that his allies and blasting the creature with varied attacks, he considers providing Guidance for Blake and assess what he knows about the enemy.

He then raises his arm to activate the shield of his dermal plating.

◆ Guidance to Blake
◆ Recall Knowledge about Beyond Terror (Nature +7, Occultism +1, Religion +4)
◆ Raise a Shield (+1 to AC)

DC 18 Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 vs Terror (Success)

Count me in.

Leopold waits for his allies to join him on the platform before willing the wall to make it glow once more.

"This might lead us somewhere."

DC 19 Arcana: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

The Doctor glances back and sees his allies following. Good, he thinks.
Turning his attention to the room itself, he studies the unfamiliar space. Nothing here resembles any room in the hospital.

"Anyone recognizing the purpose of this area?"

"It seems that I can somewhat control something over there!" The Doctor points at whatever is glowing in the area while he keeps the thought of touching the wall. He then proceeds toward it, trying to balance himself when he gets into the slippery ice area.
DC 18 Acrobatics to Balance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Moved Leopold through the entrance in Area B4.

Character Name: Leopold "The Doctor" Fix
Chronicle Number: 3
Organized Play Number: 2403787
Character Number: 2703
Starting XP: 8
Starting Credits: 305

"Maybe we can communicate with the wall." The Doctor presses his fingertips to the surface, brow furrowed as he tries quite earnestly to think at it.

"There's a mirror near you, wall.
What are we going to do with it at all?"

he muses aloud, half-question, half-song, hoping the wall is the sort to appreciate a rhyme.

As the thought leaves his lips, another snaps into place. If the lu-venons possess psychic talent… then maybe—just maybe—their adorable, fluffy companions outside are the lu-venons themselves.

"What if they are the lu-venons?" he asks, nodding toward the furry friends. "But what happened to them? They don’t exactly look like the sort who’d build all this tech." It might sound blunt, even a touch rude, but he means it to be; sometimes the truth needs a poke to come out.

DC 15 Nature to Identify Object: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

The Doctor is unfamiliar about the object on the ground near where those bands were hanging.

As for the writing, "It mentions something like Luvoth and lu-venon that is about this planet and people. But where are these people?" he pretends to look around, thinking that these people look humanoid. He continues to read the scripts and describes what is written that their society’s reaction to receiving Triune’s message to the galaxy, and how it led to the world mirror project as detailed in the Adventure Background, confirming what Etoile is reading.

"It does mention anything on what happened after the world mirror’s first activation, and there are no details or depiction of what a lu-venon looks like."

"It looks like our furry friends behind us fear and are curious at this mirror." he notes. With that in mind, The Doctor gets closer to the mirror (B1), he just hopes nothing deadly will happen.

"I feel it too. We should remain alert," The Doctor tells Etoile as he also senses this ominous energies emanating from the mirror. He draws his blade, ready to slice anyone who attacks him.

"If we can fix it, the better." he adds.

"That works for me." The Doctor agrees in finding this snow cave.

I’m trained in Nature, though it seems Thommo already rolled it with a success.

The Doctor shares his findings about the creatures that have been following them outside. Now aware that the friendly beings number around a hundred, he can’t help but wonder on how many more might still be out there. While tending the fire, at least this gives him an excuse to dispose of some expired medical stuff from his briefcase, finally.

"Fortunate, isn’t it, that we weren’t overwhelmed, neither by their numbers nor by the waves of emotion bleeding through these headbands," he remarks, adjusting it slightly.

"They seem to feel safe now that their predators are gone. Sensible creatures. Though, for a moment, they did panic before curiosity took over when we started our little bonfire here." He glances toward the others, a hint of satisfaction in his tone. "Fascinating emotional progression, really, and it all begins from their tiny curiosity."

"Maybe we should give them a name, something to identify these creatures. What do you think?" he muses as he toys with a few ideas in his head. He pauses for a moment, glancing toward the shadows beyond the firelight. Perhaps, he wonders whether these beings can hear their thoughts as well through the bands or at least sense their emotions.

Then...
Before they resume their exploration, The Doctor offers to tend to Big Red’s minor injuries.

"If you’ll allow me..." He produces a scalpel and begins his assessment, carefully studying his ally’s condition. After gathering the necessary information, he proceeds with the treatment.
◆◆ Analyze Target — grants a +1 status bonus to Treat Wounds
DC 15 Medicine to Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11

"Hmmm... I can’t seem to focus properly in this environment. Let me heal you with magic instead." The Doctor channels restorative energy into Big Red.
Infusion: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 HP restored to Big Red

◆◆ Infusion

Afterward, The Doctor takes a moment to refocus and regain his spent energy.

Now...
He looks at the creatures that has been following and finds out something.

"These prey seem to rely on their magic and instincts for safety, fleeing or hiding from danger." Unfortunately, he seem to not care about them, that he asks for his allies if they can help the creatures to assure them that the area is already safe for them.

The Doctor also helps in finding a suitable location for shelter. He leads them somewhere with a cave structure that can protect them from cold elements outside.
DC 17 Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Not skilled in terms of survival, he tries if he can make fire from what is currently available.
DC 12 untrained Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

+4 HP to Vitality Network, now at 7/10 HP

Seeing that his allies are in no mortal danger, Leopold focuses now on attacking the last enemy. He draws his pulsecaster pistol, gets closer and shoots!
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 20 vs Concealed Yellow
Pulsecaster Pistol (nonlethal, tech) + Get 'Em: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25 vs Yellow
Damage + Get 'Em: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 E damage

◆ Draw weapon
◆ Stride
◆ Strike

Leopold regains for his vitality network. +4 HP, Vitality Network: 9/10 He then transfer some for Etoile. +6 HP
◆ Transfer Vitality, +6 HP to Etoile (Vitality Network: 3/10 HP)

He then goes behind CTU and quickly puts a modified medpatch on the wounds.
Battle Medicine: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Trained Healing: 4d8 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 1) = 11 HP for CTU

◆ Stride
◆ Battle Medicine

Leopold regains 4 HP for his vitality network and then sends healing for Big Red.
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 4 vs Concealed Big Red
◆ Transfer Vitality, +4 HP to Big Red (Vitality Network: 5/10 HP)

But the misty mist is not helping, unfortunately.

Another guidance is provided, this time to Big Red.
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 9 vs Concealed Big Red
◆ Guidance to Big Red, +1 status bonus to attack roll, skill check, Perception check, or saving throw, then immune for 1 hour.

He then activates the shield from his dermal plating as he raises the arm.
◆ Raise Shield from Dermal Plating (+1 to AC)

"I'll try again, later."

"They are not the threat but these mist-surrounded creatures!" Leopold carefully steps back and quickly augments life force to CTU, enough to bring the ally into full health.
◆ Step
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 10 vs Concealed CTU
◆ Transfer Vitality, +5 HP to CTU (Vitality Network: 5/10 HP)

The Doctor also provides divine guidance for the android.
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 14 vs Concealed CTU
◆ Guidance to CTU, +1 status bonus to attack roll, skill check, Perception check, or saving throw, then immune for 1 hour.

"Sign of intelligent life then?" The Doctor agrees to them. "Or self-sustaining artificial intelligence..." he adds.

Hearing the idea that these cute little creatures, Leopold looks at them which are increasing in number and retreats. He readies his zero knife just in case one of them decides to be in kill mode.

"We are outnumbered if that's the case."

The Doctor follows the team while the furry creatures follow them. He keeps his eyes peeled for any signs of danger, this time with his zero knife drawn after turning his briefcase into a backpack and stows the same on his back.

Search

Leopold inspects the band given to him.

"Where could they have gotten these bands?" he asks to himself, shrugs and wears it.

"Oh." he blurts out. He then takes a look at the creatures. "So we can sort of... feel you." he just hopes they understand him, but he is not expecting them to do so.

The Doctor picks some berries nearby, perhaps the creature will eat what he will be offering. He then slowly approaches the creature, extending his hand holding the berries.
Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

The Doctor's cold demeanor will surely not work with this unknown creatures, but perhaps his understanding of their nature and the environment they are at, these might give them clues on how to deal with them properly.

The Doctor approaches after stowing his knife back into its proper place and picks up a wooden branch to poke the creature.
Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"Looks adorable, but something that has pouch for their tiny ones, they can still be protective."

The Doctor follows along silently as the group investigates the tracks. He has been silent since the night before, spending time alone in his bunk on the ship, but joins them when they are gathered and others tell stories. This is his way of knowing them with asking.

Upon seeing what is crawling on Etoile's leg, he quickly draws his zero knife and hides it behind him, as if ready to examine what's inside the creature by opening it carefully with his blade later.

Recall Knowledge about the creature, Nature +7

"We'd better suit ourselves and prepare for what is ahead of us." Leopold adds after discussing what he has learned about their environment. He adjusts his suit and picks up his briefcase.

Thanks to Zagrifax, all he needs to do is collect samples, drawing out the vials needed from his briefcase and securing them same, safely storing them inside. He even nods at Thommo's compliment.

Seeing the sun is near the horizon, he thinks it is best to stay in the ship and continue their mission the next day. He waits if anyone thinks the same too.

Leopold carefully sets his briefcase down on the firm ground or snow, whichever it is.

"Let me scan the area we have here."

He flicks his hand, and faint traces of magic follow the motion. The glowing trails swirl briefly before dissipating into the air. With eyes closed, he continues making deliberate gestures, as though sketching a three-dimensional map of their surroundings. For ten quiet minutes, he gathers information, his movements methodical and precise.

Scan Environment - You analyze the natural environment in the area within 1 mile, learning general information about the atmosphere, biomes, and gravity. You forecast the weather for the next hour, including the direction it will come from; learn which atmospheres, biomes, and gravity are in the area, as well as the direction and distance to those elements; and learn if anything in the area presents an environmental hazard, including cold or heat dangers (at what temperature range), radiation (at what severity), smoke effects, and underwater conditions. This is enough to detect large effects that span spaces over 30 feet in diameter only. You gain a general sense of where and how far away these dangers are.

"So..." he confirms some sensor readings from the ship but wants to know what dangers, if any, lies ahead of them.

Leopold joins the group but stays quiet, listening from the background with his arms crossed. It feels almost like he’s back in an observation room, watching a team of surgeons at work, their words and motions precise, methodical, and entirely focused on their task.

"So it's you..." Leopold tells Tux flatly.

"Are you supposed to be with us?" he replies his questions with a question.

DC 17 Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Leopold notices that the ship seems cleaner than when the crew went to sleep, and all the dishes have been put away, but he remains mum about it.