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Post by dorkknight23 on May 26, 2008 21:21:51 GMT -5
"Light and Shadows!"
January, 1966
“After a visit from alien visitors, physicist Dr. Felix Monroe acquired amazing light powers. Dubbing himself Doctor Luminous, Munroe struggles to bring Light into those places touched by Darkness!”
The Physicists’ Symposium in New York City is quite the event, from a theoretical point of view anyway. Reed Richards is about to discuss his discoveries regarding Unstable Molecules, and perhaps even, as it’s whispered, rumors of the discovery of the Negative Zone.
However, you have some time before that starts, and a Dr. Penumbra is beginning his own study in a field that intrigues you greatly, on what he is calling Darkforce Energy.
You head into the lecture hall where Doctor Penumbra, a short 98 lb. weakling is delivering his discussion, soft-spoken, to a wall of stone-faced scientists.
He goes through his report nervously, “Well, um, my readings indicate a vibrational ambient energy hidden between areas of low to no light, that is to say, shadows. I have dubbed this energy Darkforce. By tapping into this new energy source, it is theoretically possible to generate enough electricity to power New York three times over.“
One of the scientists scoffs and silently mutter, “As long as we don’t turn on the lights.”
Dr. Penumbra notices this by tries to continue with his presentation, “I have constructed this device which is powered on Darkforce energy. It should, um, um…” He looks nervously as he begins to activate, “As you’ll notice, it is not plugged into anything, nor is it generating any radiation or other energy other than the ambient force I’ve tied to the Darkforce energies…”
The machine begins to hiss uncontrollably. A few of the scientists chuckle as Doctor Penumbra notices this, “Um, nothing to worry about, just a little minor engineering problem…”
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Post by toast on May 27, 2008 11:08:16 GMT -5
Felix Listens quietly, put off by the rude scientists and their arrogance. This whole subject somewhat frightens Felix. His own insecurities of darkness come to the forefront, but never the less, he remains to learn about this new energy source and what it means. Felix is proud of Dr Penumbra as the scientist continues, but is uncertain when the machine begins to sputter and twitch. Ignoring the laughter of the crowd, Felix focuses on Penumbra's distress. Utilizing the existing light within the room, Felix is able to increase the perceptive range of his eyesight. He uses this to scan over the finer details of the machine's design, in hopes to glean what may result soon from a possible malfunction. He hopes that whatever knowledge he gains, will help him react in the most efficient manner.
Health 2
Energy 10i
Action 1: I put 3 Stones in Technology+ 5 Stones into Intelligence+ 2 from his Enhanced Vision, Telescopic Sight; with a total of 10 to see if there is a design flaw in the equipment on stage.
Defense: 0
Health 2
Energy 2i
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Post by dorkknight23 on May 27, 2008 15:11:34 GMT -5
The device is complicated, but within Dr. Monroe's technical expertise. It appears to be well-constructed, but perhaps Dr. Penumbra didn't take into account the amount of energy the machine might be taking in. However, even as he struggles to regain control, it seems apparent the machine will malfunction any second.
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Post by toast on May 27, 2008 23:25:09 GMT -5
Felix is unsure what to do next. He looks about in a panic and realizes if this device malfunctions, all of these scientists could be harmed. Felix stands up, "Please, all of you listen! It is imperative you vacate this room in an orderly fashion before Dr Penumbra's machine malfunctions!" Felix takes a moment to see if these scientists leave. If they do he will use the Speed of light to reach the device on stage.
Health 2
Energy 7i
Action 1: I use 1 Stone in Social Skills, Specialized in Scientific Community, to get these stuffed shirts out of here.
Action 2: If Action 1 works and only then, I activate my Mastery of Light to increase Doctor Luminous' Speed and therefore put 2 Stones into Speed to move at 3 Speed toward the device.
Defense 0
Health 2
Energy 4i
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Post by dorkknight23 on May 27, 2008 23:35:31 GMT -5
It doesn't take an advanced theoretical physicist to figure out it might be best to get out of the ampitheater. As the white labcoats vacate the impeding disaster, Dr. Monroe uses his newly gained powers and, as Doctor Luminous, rushes towards the machine.
A pipe has burst, leaking a black ooze like substance that clings to Doctor Penumbra's hand. He cries out in terror "AAAAAAAAAAGH!"
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Post by toast on May 28, 2008 1:14:03 GMT -5
Felix reels back from the dark ooze, but realizes that this machine must be deactivated before more of this strange substance is released. Felix right away proceeds with plan. He tries to deactivate the machine.
Health 2
Energy 9i
Action 1: I put 3 Stones into Technology and 5 Stones into Intelligence to try and turn this machine off.
Defense 0
Health 2
Energy 1i
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Post by dorkknight23 on May 28, 2008 20:28:33 GMT -5
Felix is able to deactivate the machine, but just a moment too late. Dr. Penumbra looks down at his body, covered in the tar-like ooze that is spreading across his body. "What...what's happened to me?!" His body is pliant and flexible, tendrils of darkness sprouting out around him.
"This can't be! Somebody must have sabotaged it! Somebody jealous of my talent! I'll show them! I'll show them all that Dr. Penumbra isn't to be trifled with!"
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Post by toast on May 29, 2008 8:45:00 GMT -5
Seeing what has happened, Felix remembers when the marble light came into him. He wonders if Dr. Penumbra is gaining powers as well. Listening to Dr. Penumbra's paranoia, Felix steps back and tries to reason with him," Dr. Penumbra, please. I believe this is a simple miscalculation of input. The machine may not have been capable of containing the amount of energy you were taking in. I really don't believe there is any type of sabotage involved. Come on, we have to get you checked out and make sure there is no radiation sickness." Felix hopes to persuade Dr. Penumbra to calm down and get checked out.
Health 2
Energy 6i
Action 1: I use 1 Stone in Social Skills, Specialized in Scientific Community, To calm Penumbra down and convince him to get checked out, but if that doesn't work refer to Action 2.
Action 2: I activate my Mastery of Light to increase Doctor Luminous' Speed and therefore put 2 Stones into Speed reallocated to Defense, to move at 3 Speed away from Dr Penumbra and toward an exit.
Defense: 2 from Action 2
Health 2
Energy 3i
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Post by dorkknight23 on May 29, 2008 12:52:43 GMT -5
"Radiation sickness?! Radiaction sickness?! No... I feel stronger. Stronger than I've ever felt in my life."
As Doctor Luminous speeds towards the exit, a tendril of inky blackness wraps around his leg, "You're quicker than you look, but not quick enough..."
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Post by toast on May 29, 2008 19:15:54 GMT -5
" Hey what is this? What are you doing?" Felix panics, unsure what is going on," Penumbra! Let me go!"
Health 2
Energy 8i
Action 1: I put 1 Stone in Doctor Luminous Social Skills to get Penumbra to release him.
Defense 0
Health 2
Energy 7i
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Post by dorkknight23 on May 30, 2008 13:08:30 GMT -5
"You're right," he lets you go, "You weren't laughing at me, you tried to help me. It's those others, who mock my theories! I'll show them that Percival Penumbra is nobody to laughed at!"
He slinks out of the room, shirking the bright light...is he growing larger and larger with every step?
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Post by toast on May 31, 2008 9:15:36 GMT -5
"Penumbra! No! Hey!" Felix cries in vain, but Penumbra was already upon the doorway everyone escaped from. God bless it! He just won't listen to reason. Suddenly, Penumbra seemed to shirk from a section of bright light and gather more shadow as he vacated the room. That must be it! Maybe my light will make the difference. Got to hurry, but I can't go out like this. Quickly, Felix takes off his jacket and dress shirt leaving only his undershirt on. He takes his shoes off and rolls his pants up. Acting like a stage magician, Felix pulls a white table cloth from one of the longer tables, leaving only the flowers standing and wraps it around him like a cloak. He takes a yellow cloth napkin and wraps it over his nose and mouth. He folds his jacket and shirt, leaving it where he was sitting with his shoes. Next he runs out to face Penumbra and hopefully stop him before anyone gets hurt.
Health 2
Energy 10i
Action 1:I activate my Mastery of Light to increase Doctor Luminous' Speed and therefore put 2 Stones into Speed to move at 3 Speed toward Penumbra, to stop him from doing anything that he will regret.
Defense 0
Health 2
Energy 8i
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Post by dorkknight23 on May 31, 2008 12:21:25 GMT -5
Dressed in his makeshift costume, Doctor Luminous charges forth only to see Penumbra, having knocked out the lights in the main convention hall, expanded to almost 50 feet tall, touching the roof, scientists fleeing left and right, chaos everywhere.
He's laughing. He's enjoying this. "You would laugh at me would you? Well who's laughing now?! HA HA HA!"
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Post by toast on Jun 3, 2008 1:25:06 GMT -5
Standing in the doorway between the main convention hall and the smaller hall that featured Dr. Penumbra's initial presentation. The room behind him has full light, light which Dr. Monroe needed. Pulling this light to him, Felix begins to glow," YOU THERE! STOP TERRORIZING THESE CITIZENS, BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT! " Felix, disguises his voice, sounding like his favorite T.V. show actor; William Shatner. After his command, Felix flashes the room with a burst of blinding light.
Health 2
Energy 10i
Action 1: I use 1 Stone in Social Skills to get Dr. Penumbra to stop once more.
Action 2: I put in 3 Stones into Master of Light to use my Blinding Flash attack against this mighty behemoth and brighten the room.
Defense 0
Health 2
Energy 6i
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Post by dorkknight23 on Jun 8, 2008 21:39:17 GMT -5
Dr. Penumbra regards his disguised opponent, "That is entirely the idea..." before he's blinded by the flash of light. Everyone else seems stunned by the flash, but Dr. Penumbra writhes in agony, "My eyes, my eyes, my eyes! What did you do!?"
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