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M07K looks at Kul with his usual impassiveness yet the firm grip he had on his shield belayed deeper emotion. "Killing a helpless opponent is dishonorable. We are neither judge, jury, nor executioner here. Merely bounties hunters delivering a wanted criminal. And if the screen in the previous room can't help she's the only one left. Plus information on who started all this."
M07K takes a step back from his opponent but does not drop his defensive stance. For a moment he hoped things could be resolved relatively peacefully but they wererats did not seem to comprehend the situation, letting greed answer for them. Oh well. They would have been arrested anyway.
By the time they reach this new room, M07K regains the graceful, precise movements he had before. Disappointment is temporarily set aside while enemies are before him. He nods at Kinna and waits for her magics to take effect. One enemy slumps but the rest remain. He leaps forward and aims the blunted point of his shield at the ratman's stomach.
"You are outnumbered. Surrender, he commands.
"I see," M07K says. His face is devoid of emotion but his movements seem sluggish, almost droopy, after the reveal. His memory gave him nothing on the name Infinity. And wasn't their only one place like this on the entirety of the world? Was the rest of the vessel somewhere else? Did it even crash? "Let us proceed," he says slowly, walking towards the exit.
M07K took a step closer, slightly more animated. "Can you tell me if anyone had M, 0, 7, K, in that order, in their name? Do you have information on this person?"
"Excuse me," M07K says holding up a finger to get the blue person's attention. "Do you have a record of those that...worked on this ship?"
M07K starred at that blue face on the flat surface. A memory was trying to come forward but the more he chased it the further it got away. He knew some of those words too. They popped up in memories as well but rarely with context. It was frustrating to be so close but so far.
M07K takes a few deep breaths to let the battle tension drain away. "I heard the same," M07K says to Kinna. "Though Hellion said it lacked the power to do so, not the capacity. I fear if it gains more power...a greater connection, we will all be in danger. We have to stop it. Quickly." He looks around the for an exit, ignoring the pile of refuse and dead...thing.
"Strike Now!" M07K said now that the beast's attention was on him. He himself focused on defense instead. He'd noticed strange symbols in his periphery that faded when he did certain things. If he took a moment to analyze the situation he saw them slowly come back.
One claw came from the left and was blocked by a shield. The other came from the right and was blocked by an outstretched hand. The teeth came from the front. M07K did not see that coming. They bite into his shoulder, inches from his jugular. A very close call. The android kicks the monster away, losing a chunk of flesh in the process. M07K surges forward, not letting it get any space. He dodges under another swipe and aims a body blow at where he assumed the kidneys would be.
It was a good thing M07K already had his shield as the creature might have buried it's claws in his side if it wasn't already swinging there limply. Of things he expected, a poorly disguised gargoyle was not one of them. Thankfully it's attack was also poorly aimed. M07K reacts instinctively and spins with the blow turning the momentum into a hard elbow smash. He then points at the Gargoyle and shouts "I DARE!"
Been more than a week. What's happening?
M07K similarly freezes at the exact same moment Kinna does. But as she backs away, he takes a more aggressive approach. He stomps forward, shielding his eyes from the floating image in case that was the vector of attack. Once beside the device he puts his whole body into a swing to drive his shield spike into the glass surface of the machine.
Once again M07K prepares to face off against a robotic threat only for them all to stop moving. He looks over in time to see Kinna doing something with a glass screen with words written across it. He could read the words but couldn't parse their meaning. Looking at the screen, another jumble of memories assaults him. These didn't fly by so fast and he could finally make out some scenes. One of himself hitting a practice dummy. In it he got in close to an enemy and used his elbow for a fast and effective finishing move to the head. That could be useful. He also saw himself responding to an unseen threat via some strange words and blinking lights in his vision. As the memories receded, the words stayed in his sight. He blinked and looked around. They stayed in place. "Interesting," he says as he follows the others. He couldn't yet tell if this was useful yet but anything that brought him closer to his past was welcome.
This is weird. I couldn't post on the gameplay thread so I am posting here apparently. Every time I hit submit it just threw up a preview.
M07K enters the room last, constantly on the watch for attacks now that they know orcs are in the area and apparently out for blood. He considers the room, little spider droids, and Kul's annoyance with said spider droids impassionately. "It is a good thing stealth is not the objective of this mission."
Kinna turns to look at M07K. "Find it?" She types something into the glowing gauntlet projected over her left forearm and the circuitry traced into her skin pulses with purple light. Four spots glow brighter than the others and drift away to orbit around her head. "I am Magitech. My circuitry is a conduit for magical energy. How do you know the term? Not many do." "I...don't," M07K admits slowly. "I have lost many memories. I have been searching for things that unlock them. That thing you did revealed some." He then looks at the blank grey walls and odd lights in the ceiling. "This place, these halls, have revealed more than the last three years of wandering have. I got the sense this used to be my home. It is why I am here."
M07K makes short work of securing the bespelled Orc, tying it's arms behind it's back with several loops going up the forearms. He looks up in time to see Kinna's unique healing being applied to Kul'Theraka. At this he stares, still as a statue. Inside his mind is anything but still. Flashes of memories flicker by as if he was spinning in place and trying to focus on the things flying by. He nearly topples over. "That...is technology. Magitech. Where did you find it?" he asks, hesitant and unsure.
"Agreed," M07K says. "I will bind the orc that survived. Do we have a healer that can see to Mr. Kul'Theraka? I know little of such arts." Retrieving some rope from his pack, M07K binds the incapacitated orc and relieves him of weapons and pouches.
M07K takes a swing at the fleeing Orc.
Round 2 M07k manages to get his shield up in time but the blow is so strong he can feel his bone fracture from the heavy impact. For now, the battle high keeps the pain from registering. With another encouraging shout, he pushes forward to strike at the orc again.
M07K shifts to the front trying to put himself between friend...well foe and not-foe. Shield leading the way he tries to batter the first orc he comes across.
Upon seeing one of the black rectangles attached to the pillars and wire M07k was thrust back into the past once again. He took it all in calmly as it had happened many times before. This time he was walking down a hall. A closed door approached but he was looking above it at the black rectangle. He saw a small light turn green as he approached and the door opened. It seemed to sense his presence or movement. M07k looks curiously at Kul. "You are suggesting we try to run through a room with devices that track movement which activates a trap that shoots lightning? If anything moving very slowly would be the better option. Or perhaps tossing more things until the trap runs dry."
M07k looks at the medical wing for a moment then back at the others. He could hardly get the man out alone. He'd end up killing both of them in the process. And he wasn't a trained physician so he had no idea what the old man's true prognosis was. Best not to rick it until he had help. In the next room M07k starred at the strange pillars, fascinated. Some intelligent design went into it but for what purpose he did not yet know.
M07k blinks at Kul after the rapid response. "I admit I do not know you well but that action sounds illogical as well. You do not trust machines yet you are trusting the man you are supposed to find to the care of one? One that threw you and us into prison cells? I do not know much more than basics of triage but I don't think the man in medical stands a better chance with that machine than he does with us. We don't seem to have a healer but you must have cleared a path to get here. We can take that same path out correct? I think we should rescue him first. Torch can survive another day without it's namesake." He looks around at the others for agreement.
All our healers appear to be AFK so how I respond depends on them a bit. Ayla is a warpriest with cure light and I believe someone was taking over the dwarf cleric.
Are we missing three people? I count Aramis, Ayla and whoever took over the original dwarf character.
"Hang on," M07k says grabbing Kul'Theraka's shoulder. "You say there is an old man trapped in medical? How do you know that is not Khonnir? And why would he be any safer in there after it imprisoned us? It never brought us food or water. We have likely died without your intervention."
"I would like to see the rest of this...place, for personal reasons. As such I will not let them get in the way of the mission at hand to rescue Khonnir. I believe he also our best chance at re-igniting the Torch. He knows this...stuff better than most. Rescuing him should satisfy both our missions." Twice M07k fumbles to find the appropriate word. As if the first word he would have used was not what was chosen. Yet his face remains as impassive as always.
M07k calmly rises from his defensive stance, green goo hanging off pieces of his armor. He looks at Kurgu and nods. "That was a mighty swing indeed. I am glad you and Kul'Theraka had decided to postpone smashing me." He looks down at the thoroughly pulverized green crater that used to be a plant. "I fear my shield would only survive one or two of those blows. Speaking of..." He walks over to the container holding their gear and grabs his, a large circular shield. Strangely, he puts it on his right arm. "Ready."
Round 1
Whips were difficult weapons to deal with. Even if you blocked, they would wrap around the weapon and still sting. Best not to get hit at all. M07K keeps his arms up but sways out of reach or dodges to the side as the whip-like vines snap at him. "Now that you have your weapons, attack together! HUOH!" M07K shouts and stomps his feet to get keep the creatures attention and boost morale. He then false charges to distract the plant beast.
"I will hold it's attention." M07K says. He moves within striking range of the plant and assumes a defensive stance.
Monk almost commented on the "metal ones" comment but decided talking less would be more optimal. Instead he focused on the door. With the power fluctuations, this door might be compromised like the cell doors. He got one one knee and found a seem at the bottom. When the lights dimmed he lifted and felt it budge slightly. "I believe if we lift the moment the lights dim we can open the door in increments until we are free. The door looks heavy. I might require assistance."
Monk didn't relax until the half-orc, Kul'Theraka, relaxed first. He'd have to remember to not be nearby if they found Khonnir in case smashing ensued. The others didn't seem bothered by his presence but he remained on guard. He still had trouble seeing through lies so actions were all he had to go on. No one else attacked so a temporary truce. He moves towards the door, thought there was nothing to mark it as one, and examined it with Aramis. "Maybe I can be of assistance?"
I know the dm is gone for the week but I am sure we can continue introductions and play out this drama without his help.
@Kul: Trust me, I get it. @DM: By the way, is pvp 100% out? Not being ominous. Just want to know. I don't like to limit characters that way so I never assume it is. Sometimes you gotta beat each other up to be friends.
M07K takes another sliding step towards the door. Then he stops and gives the half-orc a peculiar look. "I do not see how you could confuse me for a bag of bolts. I..." His eyes widen with look of realization and he turns towards Ayla. "Friend Ayla. He is mad, therefore that was an insult correct?" His elation at discovering the truth of the words is short lived as he realizes he has ousted Ayla as an associate. He had hoped to draw their attention away from any connections to the others if these people were hostile. Aggressive people tended to attack any perceived objects or people connected to their target. By now he didn't even question the strange information flowing into his mind. It had been proven reliable. Instead, he acted on it moving to put himself between the angry stranger and Ayla. "My name is M***-0***7*-***K." He frowns as most of his name comes out as garbled nonsense. He only manages to say M, 0, 7, K with clarity. "Most just call me Monk. I am looking for Khonnir."
Sounding like a bag full of coins, another figure joins the growing group in the prison cell halls, as the lights flicker and the shields give way. He falls into the hall, turning it into a graceful roll and bounces back into a fighting stance. His scalemail jingles as he shifts his weight back. He appears to be an attractive, male human with shoulder length brown hair and chiseled features. The glowing blue eyes and veins of blue light visible just beneath his skin suggest otherwise. He looks wearily between the half-orc and the other male human in the hall. "I will warn you now that if you intend me harm I will be forced to defend myself with lethal force." He scans the room for an escape route and takes small, controlled steps towards it.
I was actually referring to which version of my character i should use but yes, the dm has not weighed in on Fifteen either. Seeing as the dm is sticking with the prison idea and not stasis, i will assume i will use the version that has been around for a bit.
So...which one gm?
This is Zayne and what I have so far. The rest of the build depends on which version the DM wants. The one that has been adventuring for a few years, following the trail of technology to Torch, or the one fresh out of stasis. |
