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"The details are inadequate but within acceptable parameters." - says Li Mui after hearing the information. She then holds, hearing her companions and silently agreeing with the requests and conclusions - "I'll require some time for preparation once questions are satisfactorily addressed, before heading to the assigned destination."
Li Mui doesn't really recognize much the names, but maybe she considers she may be having an off day. Yet, she hears with attention, and lets the others discourse before interjecting herself. "Cydric has an appropriate point about swarms, if this is the kind of pest to be found. If we have precise information on the type of pest that needs to be dealt with, we can properly equip for the task." - she completes, looking at Ulisses without any kind of visible emotions - "More data is required from the Venture-Captain."
Li Mui joins the others in calm steps. She's still not fused; Wyrwoods are exotic, but Maralaz would take it to a whole new disconcerting level. Yet, she just pulls the hood and strides around - and for the naked, inattentive eye, she might look like just a gnome child with long hair. She refuses the water, just seeking a wall to stop by. She turns, pulling her hood back and looking with undivided attention to Ulisses. A small purple rune shines on her forehead. She stays motionless and silent the whole time, limiting herself to mutter a quick introduction towards the venture captain. "I chose the designation Li Mui - though it's likely obvious that's who you're interacting with. It's agreeable to make your acquaintance." And with that said, the summoner just goes back to the same position, as if waiting for something.
Cydric de Bergerac, just "Cydric" in combat, or "Cy", shorter names are important when time is critical. Normal as in, fairly likely to pass unnoticed among the local population without employing disguises the man says with a chuckle "Answer is considered acceptable, however simplistic it may be." - Li Mui concludes, emotionless. I would stick out quite a bit in... the first world? Pardon, I can identify you as a wyrwood, but I know next to nothing about your society, history, actual place of origin or prefered tactics and capabilities the man asks "Your assessment is correct. I am a Wyrwood, and you know close to nothing about Wyrwoods." - she continues, not offering extra details on it - "As per 'getting healed', the concept does not apply. I can be repaired. For example, with these." She produces some mimic fibers, before storing them back again, and noticing the goblin talking to her. "I will share my drrinks with my new company, of courrse!" She frowns and narrows her red little eyes in Li Mui's direction. "Um, if you can drrink. Shorrry if you can't!" "I can drink, though I don't require it, and it would not bring the same euphoric pleasure that I assume satisfies your flesh. However, it can be useful when we are referring to certain magical concoctions." - Li Mui completes, a bit cold, twisting her head as if trying to fully understand the slurred words.
Li Mui hears Cydric with curiosity, as if absorbing the questions before responding. Finally, though, she interjects. "Apologies, I was not able to hear your designation." - she starts, quickly continuing - "And your question about normality and likeness seems to lack proper references. Normal to what standards?" As Guzzlah didn't seem to interact with her, she stays talking to Cydric and the rest of the group.
Li Mui stands up and moves closer to the other Pathfinders as requested, trying to recall what she knew about her interloper. As Valsin speaks, she pays close attention - almost as if writing all details mentally - and nods in agreement with the request.
If the Wyrwood notices something, she keeps to herself. As the speaker leaves with the woman, the summoner turns to the other Pathfinders present, and finally speaks to introduce herself. "It's amenable to make your acquaintance. I chose to be designated Li Mui." - she completes, eyes floating the room, as if waiting to hear something back. Li Mui is quite small. Constructed with light colored wood, her features seem to have been polished but kept minimalistic - the eyes are just skillfully cut lines on the face, similar to the mouth that moves in an arcane supernatural fashion. Her hair is rudimentary, made of curled straw adjusted as messy dreadlocks. She resembles more a fey-looking creature than a small human, with long carved ears, skinny limbs, and sharp nails.
Glad to hear it, GM! Take your time.
Nothing to add anywhere, Li just keeps to herself, too oblivious to let herself be distracted by all the excited conversations going around. She doesn't recall having accompanied any of the present Pathfinders, but then again - the career barely started, and she's not great at remembering faces.
Li Mui hides herself in a table in a shadowy corner of the lodge. There's not a single drink or snack on her table; she's simply sitting there, eyes curiously floating around the room, almost like an appliance. Not fused with Maralaz right now, the Synthesist feels incomplete; every minute seems like an eternity, and she basically just almost shuts down from life and reality while in such situations. Each new person joining the celebrations, laughing louder, or spilling drops of their beer gain her attention for some split seconds - like a cornered animal assessing the danger - but her focus quickly goes back to ignore them. Li Mui, herself, hadn't had much success as a Pathfinder, despite the 3 or so different missions she had been in. Maybe the life wasn't for everybody, but she still needed the coins - and, much more important, she still wanted to travel, explore, and get to know the world.
Sounds like a plan! @GM, will it be a problem to have more extreme aligned good and evil characters in the party? PFS usually avoids it by blocking evil (and antipaladins!) but as we have a bit more freedom, I imagine it could be okay. I just want to make sure that we're operating in a healthy manner between the players, as I had some bad experiences in the past with tasteless conflict.
Adventuring together before may be an idea, but I do like the dynamics of learning what each other is capable of as well. Yet, maybe they could all be Pathfinders coming back to the lodge after adventures, and splitting from their previous parties into a new mission with this one? For example, maybe Guzzlah lost their whole party and is the sole survivor. Or everyone else in Radana's party went for vacations after a long trek in which they found Rashk on their way back, and Radana decided to stay with Rashk to pick a new mission. Li Mui was maybe grouping with a bunch of old men that decided to retire to care for their tulip garden. I don't know, mostly spitballing here :) I made Li Lawful Good as the whole party seems to be good - and I like the angle, which also allows her to dip on things like monk or even pally at some point. I was originally confused with Cyrano - as he seems to be antipaladin. However, his sheet says CG (which would mean he lost all his paladin powers, as Insinuators would still need to be evil). For now I'm just assuming he's somehow good and doesn't care about losing all his divine powers (like divine grace/unholy resilience, which I assume is why he dipped into it).
Thanks GM! I like the "plot armor" idea. Especially from a character that would be fairly hard to heal (like mine :P)! At least until I get some wands, spells, items, etc. that will make it more possible. Could you give us some context as to where we will start, circumstances, etc.? I'd love to tie some backstories and throw some cues so this info would help. For anyone wanting to find some links/ties, Li Mui has a basic concept/backstory in her profile. Happy to work with you guys!
Hi! Thanks for the invite. I don't see the Gameplay to dot, but favorited the GM post so I don't lose it around :)
Joint Art Helina and Radana Really very cool! Somehow I can't see Cydric's though.
Updated Li Mui's profile with an image! It took me a while to generate the way I wanted it, but I think this current one is very close to the way I see Li Mui and Maralaz fused!
Helina, Li Mui's profile has been complete for a while now. Your list above is incorrect.
Hi GM - Submitting Li Mui here! We all know there are some builds that are especially busted - like the wizard that paints/constructs the genies, the unkillable magic jar witch, the green man druid, etc.; nothing against my other peers here if they want to go with one of those, of course, but I preferred staying on the field of "strong, a bit broken, but still fun to the rest of the party". I was originally building an old idea that I had about a battle witch (using a ragebred) but I feel I'll save it for when a gestalt game appears. Instead, since I saw people gave up on the synthesist, I decided to take this route myself. There are some busted/broken things about them, but I feel they're still somewhat playable in such way that the rest of the party has fun too, so I think it aligns nicely :) I thought about the classic master summoner too (and maybe it works better via forums without the whole party waiting 30 minutes during my turn!) but it has been a while since I played a pouncing outsider monstrosity, so here it goes. As for race, I risked with Li Mui as an Wyrwood. I went for the high risk high reward angle. At the end, I think I ended up with a powerful and fun combo. I had to write some concept and story too (as I get involved with the characters!) so I hope it's okay... The profile has the sheet too, as well as some plans for the future. Happy to address any issues or questions :)
Mui notices Craig's pain when he tries to hear from his position, so instead she circles around with Marcel. She closes her eyes, silently, trying to focus on hearing for more information.
After briefly hearing, she gets back to the others. If we're noticed outside and investigating, this may generate some unwanted negative attention. We may want to approach the situation with some diplomacy. I don't particularly follow the usual prejudices against the Brujah, especially taking the clan history. - she says, before relying the information she gathered.
Mui sits down, silently. She's mostly immobile at this point, but by times she turns suddenly looking at the void, stays like that for some seconds, then goes back to her original position.
Li simply pulls her hands off, giving another brief bow, and stepping away from the regent. She doesn't particularly care about Stevee enough to say anything.
Thanks, Lady Harriet. I appreciate the kindness on receiving us and allowing hunting grounds before the formal introductions. - says the Malkavian, before following - Would you mind describing in your own words what is this task this coterie is assigned to? I'd rather not risk misinterpretations due to improper translations from third parties.
Mui looks at the regent from top to bottom. She can't help her mouth being opened; this whole thing looks like a circus! Bears? Wolves? A sword? No one cares for the Masquerade in this city? She tries her very best to pretend not to be shocked, and approaches with caution. My greetings, Lady Harriet. - she does a long, exaggerated, formal reverence salute - I am called Li Mui, from the Kingdoms of the East, sired by Mai Zhi, who was sired by Bo Shangyou, him sired by the prestigious Lang Mao. Our lineage is that of loyal servants, and such has been for the past fourteen centuries. The Chinese woman carries a heavy accent as she speaks, but other than that her English is perfectly fine. I have plans to settle by your domains with my herd, and would humbly like to request your permission if you see fit to do so. I ask for no particular arrangements, other than allowance to hunt by your common grounds, and swear to comply to the ancestral Camarilla ways. She bows once again, this time paranoidly looking to the void spaces around Harriet.
This all sounds prime, sir... I guess Marcel, since that's what you had been called. - Mui says, just staring at the group - I am Li Mui. I'm not really sure why my presence was requested here, to join you, or even who you are to start with. I am equally surprised as to the openness of such conversation, which I honestly feel awkwardly refreshing. The Chinese woman crosses her arms, not really entering the cab until better understanding the situation. Bill, you said your name was? - she finally continues, towards the driver - I guess my companions here may be open for other destinations, but I'd like to be brought to the regent's presence.
Li aligns with Samara before leaving the building. She is curious about the coterie and what would that entitle, but knows better that she has to leave the now - so when she steps out, looking for the cab, she's nicely dressed on a long coat and carrying a business case with her, ready to depart.
GM Ring of Gold: I will most definitely turn it down, mister Dalton. - she replies, not moving a muscle or blinking - I'd rather go talk directly to your Prince, and introduce myself. I just barely arrived at this domain and bring my own herd - if the Prince doesn't find my presence welcome, I will take my possessions with me and leave. She briefly pauses. Samara! - she yells, calling her retainer - I believe mister Dalton is already leaving. She turns back to the ancient. I'm thankful for your valuable insights, mister Dalton, and feel truly sorry I can't really be of service to you at this point. Please have a safe journey home, and good rest. Despite her actions, it's visible she's still not truly sure if she's talking to herself, talking to a real cainite, or simply dreaming, somehow. She keeps appearance, but it shows.
GM Ring of Gold: You just said, a minute ago, that you used it on me... When trying to explain why I was hearing the scorns of an ancestor I don't care about. - says the Malkavian, approaching - Now, it seems you broke uninvited into my house, assaulted my mind, and is now threatening me? Am I missing anything? She steps back and gestures. Unless, of course, you aren't truly here; unless, like the voice I heard, that's simply a byproduct of the curse that plagues my soul. I can't wrap my mind around why would an ancient would act so invasively against an invitee. I mean, I heard about neonates feeling free with their newly gained and pointless potency, but not someone with your status and age... If you're even truly here! She pinches herself, proceeding to tap her arms, and then the walls.
GM Ring of Gold: Dalton smiles and says you are right to fear the powers of dominate my dear, as I am older it is a gift of mine. Please check the local library and look up programmers for IBM and you will eventually find me there. In addition, I should most likely not come giving gifts to you if this was an illusion as the transgressions we're serious enough that I am glad I found it first and put you on the map with the Princess so you can work with this new coterie of hers and solve a mystery and gain the boons you just spent with your lack of introduction and feeding have caused and now not caused due to m, understand? [b]I... I am not sure I'm following at all. So you used your disciplines in another kindred just to make a point? I don't think I'm the only one transgressing here, neither I feel mine are as severe. What about the Traditions? It feels as if they're being shoehorned here in favor of forcing me into owing a boon. - she says, almost immediately looking at the walls, as if making sure she was still there - Let me then propose something else. I will study this coterie you're referring to, and assuming it's something worth of my time, I will also forget your transgressions, and you can introduce me to the Prince.
GM Ring of Gold: Nice to meet you, mister Dalton. - the Chinese says - This sounds like a lot of information being said and asked, with very few being actually verifiable. She looks around - to the walls, to the window, to the door - and then back to him. Finally, she pulls a chair and sits. She doesn't blink. You know, it's nice... Nice to not have to pretend I'm breathing. The little chest movements. Nice also that my eyes don't need to be humidified by blinking. Nice that food doesn't nourish me, and better yet that I don't crave for it. You know, chocolates and french fries weren't a thing when I actually did. She stops speaking, and again looks around. But the past is irrelevant. As the future is. I respect your thoughts and accept the fact you likely is who you say you are, and that likely can provide me what you say you can. But maybe, maybe, you're not even here. You broke into my house, and invaded my thoughts with unpleasantries related to moments of my life I care little for. Are you really here? Am I even here? Maybe my class is still going, maybe my customers are still around, and I'm just here, locked in my own thoughts. Or, then again, maybe you're really here, and you're who you're saying you are. She stands up again. Threatening me with the traditions, while pushing me into a debt to be paid by getting involved with individuals who I care even less for. Is it, is it real? And why would I trust you telling me yes? Wouldn't something unreal just say it's real?
Well, Ventrue and Malkavian, you know - we're not even a different clan on certain versions of Vampire :)
GM Ring of Gold: Mui signs her students away, with a smile - We will continue next Tuesday, my loves. Have a good night. Her voice is light, suave, and even her tone seems to make people naturally comfortable. As the last of the students are gone, the pale Chinese cainite looks at the gentleman with the pocket protector and approaches decisively. How may I help you, mister...? - she says, arms crossed behind the back, but with now a more blunt and direct attitude.
GM Ring of Gold:
Mui is curious with the voice - she hadn't heard it for a while. She lets her enhanced senses work out the mystery, imagining what was truly real there and considering sending her students home. As an internalist, she just accepted the world around her, and focused on her own self and capabilities. It doesn't matter how her ancestor behaved in the past - but the fact that his voice is here and now, and what was the meaning of it.
I haven't even seen that the discussion and gameplay were open! My apologies. Character is here.
Hi GM, here's Lapyd with my submission for the game. Details on the profile! Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. |
