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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 3, 2014 23:39:12 GMT -5
You fail to spot anything of threat as you rejoin your teammates. And exit the manor.
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Post by Manah on Mar 6, 2014 0:16:12 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
Anaya invited Serana and Cicero to walk around Riften for a moment as though they were three friends just having a pleasant stroll around town, as she discreetly chatted with them:
"She reacted as we expected her to. All defensive, not willing to change her way or do anything to make it right. Sigh. Cicero... did you and the others have an idea of where we could find some of our... friends out there?"
She was, obviously, referring to the rival assassins. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I maintain my stones for one more panel just in case, as we walk away from the manor.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 6, 2014 0:19:10 GMT -5
"Oh... I think the best thing we can do is wait for them to come after us..." Circero says. "Don't turn around, but we are being followed. From the rooftops. Two figures, a man, and a woman."
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Post by Manah on Mar 12, 2014 22:10:49 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
"Well, they sure didn't waste any time", Anaya continued, still on a conversational tone. "Come on, let's take this outside the city. And stay on your guards."
She headed for the closest exit of the city, apparently leading her two companions on a pleasant stroll between fellow adventurers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 stones (Ef.) into Close Combat (Hand-to-hand) plus 2 from Dragonforce; all into defense.
6 stones into Social Skills (Kind and cheerful) +3 from Attractive, to go and pretend like 1) we haven't noticed our 'friends' following us, and 2) that we're going outside for a pleasant stroll rather than anything else.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 12, 2014 22:18:24 GMT -5
You exit the gates of the city, and watch as two figures jump down from the walls behind you... One a man with a fu Manchu mustache, the other a pretty blonde. They are slowly advancing on the three of you drawing closer, and closer.
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Post by Manah on Mar 22, 2014 7:30:35 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
Once she was fairly sure to be far enough of the town for it to be safe for the townspeople, Anaya turned around to face the duo directly.
"Greetings... I'm glad we are finally able to talk." She said, letting them know she had been planning this encounter from the start. "I do hope you are open to a discussion...? As far as I am concerned, I see no use in fighting against future associates."
Still, if the two were there for a fight, she kept her hand on the handle of her sword sheathed by her side. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 stones into Social Skills (Kind and cheerful, Charm) +3 from Attractive, to try and get the two CP9 assassins to agree to a discussion rather than a fight.
11 stones (Ef.) into Close Combat (Hand-to-hand, Fighting multiple opponents) plus 2 from Dragonforce, all into defense (total Ph.Def: 26)
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 22, 2014 7:39:51 GMT -5
"And why the hell should we serve under you?" The man says slowly transforming into a large wolf-like form.
The woman begins producing a large amount of bubbles. "Ms. Black Briar already pays us enough. Why would we want to lower ourselves to serving such a silly concept as Sithis."
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Post by Manah on Mar 26, 2014 8:46:22 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
"And why the hell should we serve under you?"
Anaya noted the man's transformation, but she didn't especially fear that. She had killed werewolves even before she became one, or a Vampire Lord. What she was most unsure of what of the man's potential as an assassin and his other techniques, if what Maven had said was true. Since they were clearly getting ready for a fight, she drew her sword, but took a couple of steps back to let them know that she was still hoping to avoid a confrontation.
"Never did I say you should serve under me. I was more thinking along the lines of working together. I do not think either group needs to work under the others, merely that there are enough jobs for all of us."
The other woman seemed to have the ability to produce white bubbles out of nowhere. The Dragonborn wasn't sure of the meaning of such a thing, nor of its use, but she looked suspiciously at her.
"Ms. Black Briar already pays us enough. Why would we want to lower ourselves to serving such a silly concept as Sithis."
"Careful. Sithis is more real than you seem to believe, and misusing his name could bring you unwanted attention. Again, I do not wish for you to serve us, or even him, although we'd welcome you with open arms if you did. As for Maven Black-Briar... I'm afraid that's where you are making a mistake. She was once necessary to keep Riften and its surroundings together, while me and my companions picked up the pieces and mended the tears back into a working operation. Maven's rule of the Underworld through fear, hatred and intimidation, however, was bound to fail at some point. She has exceeded her usefulness, and has begun dragging the guilds and the towns down with her. If you were less busy looking at the money she's bringing you in... maybe you'd have noticed that as long as Maven lives, the Underworld will only grow weaker and poor, and vanish into the darkness."
She pleaded a bit further, hoping to get them to view the one option that could make all of them happy with the results, rather than seek the one that seemingly served their immediate purpose, but eventually would lead to the whole Underworld's downfall.
"There is a solution, however. The Black-Briar empire can be saved, and return to its former glory with a change of mentality. If Maven dies, we can pull strings, make her daughter, Ingun Black-Briar, take her place. She could pay you just as much, we could cooperate and together, bring the whole operation back on its feet and soaring the skies again. Reconsider your allegiances... join us in restoring what is rightfully ours! We can't let Maven crawl back into Hell at her own pace and bring the whole thing crashing down with her. Please!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I renew my stones allocation, with the Social Skills ones to try and convince them to reconsider their allegiance and understand that Maven is not a long-term ally to them, but a short-time threat.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 27, 2014 6:56:37 GMT -5
"Even if what you say is true." The woman says. "We are former assassins of CP9. We do not wish to serve a weakling." She says as bubbles wash over Cicero, and Serana, changing them to smooth rubbery versions of themselves, and making then both drop to their knees complaining about lack of strength.
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Post by Manah on Mar 27, 2014 20:18:54 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
"Yeah, 'cause good old Maven is SUCH a badass, compared to her genius alchemist daughter, when she's not hiding behind her goons and her assassins", Anaya said sarcastically. "You know what? ...To hell with you two. I'm trying to offer a truce, and you just spit in our face and attack my wife and one of my best agents. I'm hoping your superiors will prove more open to negotiations. As for you... GAAN LAH HAAS!!!"
Using her powerful Drain Vitality dragon shout, Anaya unwittingly activated her Blue Magic, with the intent of exhausting her two possibly very difficult opponents right from the start. At the same time, she readied herself to parry or dodge possible attacks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start H: 4/4 P.L: 4/4 E: 21/21 P.L: 12/12
13 stones (Ef.) into Dragon Shout (Drain Vitality) plus 2 from Dragonforce, two Improved Drain Energy effects of 8 and 7 stones VS the Soap bubbles girl and the werewolf guy, respectively; if I drain at least 5 stones from either, I cause 1w of damage, healing myself of it if I do. Also will activate my Blue Magic if I drain any energy.
11 stones (Ef.) into Close Combat (Swords) plus 2 from Dragonforce, plus 3 from the Stormblade, all into defense.
End E: 8/21 P.L: 8/12 Defense: 29 (6 Ref.Dodge, 6 Toughness, 1 PL, 16 actions) Mental Defense: 11 (6 intelligence, 5 Mental Defense) Ki Defense +6 Cold Defense +4 Magical Defense +3
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 27, 2014 20:36:58 GMT -5
You blast each of them. Draining energy from each of them. You gain the woman's bubble creation abilities (OOC: Gain awa awa no mi at AN: 3), and some knowedge of the super techniques they use. (You gain Rokushiki at AN 1 with none of the special options for each power.)
Just then a figure appears behind you, and holds twin swords to Serana, and Cicero's throats. "Sorry young lady, but I can't just let you kill my comrades. If you let Jabra, and Kalifa go now, we can all walk away, and no one gets hurt.
"Took you long enough Kaku." Kalifa says irritated.
"Lousy long neck, I could have taken her without your help." Jabra says.
Just then a door opens in the air next to you, and four more figures step out.
A large man with hair like a bulls horns.
another large man with a zipper for lips.
a guy with long hair wielding a bo staff.
and finally a goatee'd man with a top hat, and pigeon on his shoulder.
"Kaku, Kalifa, Jabra, stand down all of you." Top hat orders.
Kaku, and Kalifa do so, Jabra relents but only after an angry growl and a GD Cat remark.
"You're the head of the Dark Brotherhood. Very well. We'll settle this leader to leader. "I win, you die, you win, I and my comrades lives are in your hands." He says telling overyone to back off as he stands in front of you.
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Post by Manah on Mar 31, 2014 15:09:48 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
"Very well... so be it", Anaya agreed, because after all, it was still better than having to surrender because her friends had a sword to their throats. "Leader against leader... I can settle for that."
She just hoped she could win. Assuming a defensive stance, she readied herself for her opponent's attack. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start H: 4/4 P.L: 4/4 E: 21/21 P.L: 12/12
11 stones (Ef.) into Close Combat (Swords) plus 2 from Dragonforce, plus 3 from the Stormblade, all into defense.
End E: 17/21 P.L: 8/12 Defense: 29 (6 Ref.Dodge, 6 Toughness, 1 PL, 16 actions) Mental Defense: 11 (6 intelligence, 5 Mental Defense) Ki Defense +6 Cold Defense +4 Magical Defense +3
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 31, 2014 15:49:51 GMT -5
"Shigan." He rushes forward, and tries to stab you with his finger which you narrowly deflect with your sword.
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Post by Manah on Mar 31, 2014 20:41:16 GMT -5
Anaya Rosethorne
"Kuuh!" He's fast, Anaya thought, as she she narrowly avoided his attack. The leader of the rival assassins was no doubt deadly, she knew that for sure... but perhaps she could even the odds a bit. Focusing on her next strike, she used a special technique she had learned lately, as she tried blocking his next attack with a Ki Barrier if she could help it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start H: 4/4 P.L: 4/4 E: 21/21 P.L: 12/12
1 stones into Power Level to add an action;
5 stones into Break to combine with Close Combat;
11 stones (Ef.) into Close Combat (Swords) plus 2 from Dragonforce, plus 3 from the Stormblade, plus 5 from Break. All into a 21 stones attack that will lower Lucci's Close Combat by 1 per stone of damage, for a Duration of 1 panel/red stone of damage.
6 stones (Ef.) into Ki Control (Ki Barrier), plus 2 from Dragonforce, all into defense.
End E: 8/21 P.L: 8/12 Defense: 27 (6 Ref.Dodge, 6 Toughness, 1 PL, 14 actions) Mental Defense: 11 (6 intelligence, 5 Mental Defense) Ki Defense +6 Cold Defense +4 Magical Defense +3
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 31, 2014 20:51:31 GMT -5
You slash Lucci's arms impeding his ability to attack. He tries to stab you again with Shigan, but he misses.
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