Xavier could hear the alarms going off as Amonee fumbled with the system. Augh! It was so loud the sound set his anxiety on edge! The sirens could alert the whole ship to their location! What if they got overran?! Fearing the worst, he rushed over the pannel and began poking at it a bit. As he studied it, he noticed the flashing alert on it. On a whim, he poked the button. Just like that, his action brought silence as the flashing lights and blaring sound ceased.
Exhaling slowly he rubbed his neck as he fished out the key card he had found in the other room. "I'm going to try opening it.." He indicated before he swiped the keycard.
Advances: 3 Resultt: You find a panel with a flashing alert on it. Tapping the panel will turn the ship alarm off. Item Use Xavier uses his card key to unlock the door
This is a mini-boss battle, the full rules and mechanics of which can be reviewed here. The room beyond the door seems empty from the hallway, but stepping inside you are swiftly aware that you are not alone! For lurking in the corner is a dark groaning shape. As it turns towards you, you realize you are entering strife! You have encountered a ...
Dice 1 1. ... Shambling... (+1 on accuracy rolls) 2. ... Grotesque... (-1 to all attacks) 3. ... Rotting... (+1 to all attacks) 4. ... Skeletal... (-1 on all accuracy rolls) Dice 2 1. ... Armoured... (only 3 players per turn may use a special artifact/ability/item) 2. ... Oozing... (-1 to weapon attacks that deal less than 6 damage) 3. ... Disemboweled... (-5 miniboss HP) 4. ... Swift... (players take 2x the amount of damage on their first turn) Dice 3 1. ... Daywalker Captain! 2. ... Zombie Gerbil Pack! 3. ... Mutated Daywalker! 4. ... Undead Slime Lusus! MINIBOSS STARTING HP: 20/20 If you rolled a 1, take 4 dmg. If you rolled a 2, take 4 dmg. If you rolled a 3, take 3 dmg. If you rolled a 4, take 3 dmg. If you rolled a 5, take 2 dmg. If you rolled a 6, take 2 dmg. Your attack this turn does double damage. If all party members reach 0hp, look below:
You must make a tactical retreat! Scrambling back out of the room, you barely make it to the pod with all your limbs attached. Better luck next time! You have retreated from your mission and returned back to the docking area! Squad commanders, be sure to report in!
If the mini-boss reaches 0hp, look below:
If this is your first mini-boss fight look below:
If a member of your team is a trained Discipline or Endurace specialist OR registered as in-training for either:
You can close your eyes and draw on inner reserves to keep going. This can only be done once per ship exploration per troll trained. If you are a Journeytroll or higher in your skill: Restore 1d10+3 OR 1/3rd (rounded down) of your hp. If you are a Novice in your skill: Restore 1d8+2 OR 1/4th (rounded down) of your hp. If you are training your skill: Restore 1d6+1 hp. You cannot roll the dice then choose the flat restoration, one must be picked beforehand.
If a member of your team is a trained Troll Relations or Leadership specialist OR registered as in-training for either:
You can manage to cheer, rally, or cajole your teammates into finding more energy. This can only be done once per ship exploration per troll trained. If you are a Journeytroll or higher in your skill: Each team member restores 1d6+3 (rolled separately) hp. If you are a Novice in your skill: Each team member restores 1d6+2 (rolled separately) hp. If you are training your skill: Each team member restores 1d4+1 (rolled separately) hp.
If this is your second mini-boss fight, you have reached the control room! Roll 1d4 and look in the spoiler below:
1 - Powering on the ship is easy enough, with the instructions from headquarters in your ear. The screens show that the ship is functioning perfectly, and headquarters patches in the control of a remote helmsman. They wait until you have returned to your boarding pod and leave, before steering the ship away.* 2 - Powering on the ship is easy enough, with the instructions from headquarters in your ear. As the screens boot up however, dozens of red warnings and errors flash across the screen. It seems like there has been critical damage to the ship in multiple places. Your team is instructed to leave the small black boxes containing deadly explosives in key positions on your return path to the exit. 3- The ship refuses to power on, even after you follow headquarters instructions to make sure they are plugged in, and hitting ctrl-alt-del. It looks like something core is not functioning. Your team is instructed to leave the small black boxes containing deadly explosives in key positions on your return path to the exit. 4- Powering on the ship is easy enough, with the instructions from headquarters in your ear. The screens show that the ship is functioning perfectly, and headquarters patches in the control of a remote helmsman. They wait until you have returned to your boarding pod and leave, before steering the boarding vessel away.* If any troll in the party has helmsman authority, they can steer the ship to given coordinates, then return to the boarding vessel with the rest of the team. Congratulations! You have completed your mission and returned back to the docking area! Squad commanders, be sure to report in!
Eilidh Ròsach HP: 17/20 Attack: 1D6; Damage: 1d6 Power: Novice support style A (1/1) Training Discipline (1d6+1)
Eilidh grinned as she found a door, pointing it out to her friends. She then inspected the door, realizing it was indeed locked. Good thing Xavier found that Card key!... But what if it was trapped..? It wasn't like Eilidh was trained to disarm it or even know if there was one. Oh well, here goes nothing... Maybe she should cover her face like last time... that'd surely help, right? Alarms?! That wasn't good! Thankfully Xavier was able to turn them off..... But now that the alarm is over with, it was time to deal with.... That thing... That ugly a** mutated zombie! Mini Boss Hp: 19/20
Boss HP: 13/20 Nucleo is using his clones! 4d6 hits with +1 to accuracy to each on this attack, 1x per battle. First two numbers are the 'hit or miss' determiners, second two are the damage done.
The daywalker rounded the room as they entered behind Eilidh. It's face was horrifying and it had mutated into something beyond the normal kinds they encountered on Alternia. Nucleo winced at the sight of it, feeling terrible for who it had once been.
Then it turned towards Eilidh.
"Oh no you don't!" Nucleo snarled, racing across the room and slamming his fist into the monster's face. He intercepted the creature before it could do any further harm and started to pummel it to the floor.
Boss HP: 0/20 Nucleo is using his clones! 4d6 hits with +1 to accuracy to each on this attack, 1x per battle. First two numbers are the 'hit or miss' determiners, second two are the damage done.
"Don't you touch them!" Nucleo shouted and slammed everything in his body at the creature. Instinctively he called forth his clones to help destroy the monster. The assault was quick and soon over, with his clones surrounding him and being absorbed back.
"Sorry you had to see that." The barista apologized, feeling bad about the display of violence he'd just performed. Sure it was normal to fight on Alternia but the Lightseekers preached peace and non-violence as much as possible. They understood the concept of self protection and he knew no one would hold it against him. Still, he didn't want them to be disappointed or disturbed by him.
HP: 18/20 DMG: Normal DMG Training: Discipline (1d6+1) - Using!
Through hard-won discipline and training, he had learned to steal himself from the worst of situations. Xavier took in a slow breath, exhaling as he focused on his center. If he didn't maintain one of his core values how else would he be able to keep focused? This type of knowledge was not one he had been born with. He could feel a renewed surge of strength as he shivered slightly.
Having seen Nucleo dispatch the disgusting armored daywalker was incredible really. He couldn't help but be amazed by not only he but Eilidh for so bravely confronting their foe. It went without saying each and every one of them had their own unique talents.
Advances: 3 Result: Discipline training - 1+1= 2HP
Eilidh Ròsach HP: 20/20 Attack: 1D6; Damage: 1d6 Power: Novice support style A (1/1) Training Discipline (1d6+1) Healing Via Discipline
Eilidh watched as Nucleo protected her again. It was pumpbiscuit warming to see how much he really did care about her... How much all her friends cared about her. It made her want to be a better troll, it's why she'd follow them anywhere. "Thanks Nucleo.... You are amazing.. Are you hurt?" She moved to him, looking him over. She hoped that the ugly mutated boss creature didn't hurt him. While making sure he was alright, she took a moment to regain herself again.
Yamashii rolled 1 4-sided dice:
1Total: 1 (1-4)
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:21 pm
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HP: 19/20 Military Grade Weapon Training Troll Relations
Amonee is advancing 4/11 advances 1/2 minibosses defeated
"My, that was too much excitement." Amonee put a hand to his chest, relieved that the fight had ended without people getting too badly hurt. He was proud of how strong Xavier and Nucleo were. Eilidh was doing her best and braving even an ugly monster like that! He really needed to treat his friends to something nice after this. They had certainly earned it. Maybe something like a dip in the hot springs hidden on Busthind once they left the tower?
"This way looks good." He pointed down a hallway and the four of them moved together as a group. The jadeblood felt so much safer with his dear friends. He only wished Caiden could have come with them! Keeping all his precious people within eyesight during dangerous missions like these would have been ideal.
HP: 18/20 DMG: Normal DMG Training: Discipline (1d6+1)
Just as things seemed to be settling down Xavier's attention turned in the direction of oncoming daywalkers. The sound of shuffling coupled with those grasping hands made the teen frown. He had seen many in his time being alive. As he liked to venture outside during daylight hours, it wasn't like he was afraid. If anything he just wanted them dealt with as quickly as possible...they deserved to be laid to rest as any troll. These trolls had died on these ships. Former allies, lovers..haters and gog only knew what else. Being left in this state was no way to live.
Advances: 4 Result: You come across some shuffling bodies...!
Hobo Pixi rolled 1 4-sided dice:
3Total: 3 (1-4)
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:27 pm
Eilidh Ròsach HP: 20/20 Attack: 1D6; Damage: 1d6 Power: Novice support style A (1/1) Training Discipline (1d6+1)
Eilidh felt blessed to be with her friends again. It had felt like so long. And for the most part, they all seemed intact. She checked on Amonee then Xavier to make sure all her friends were okay. She wondered if Caiden was okay. Even though she had been on a ship with him already, she still wondered if he was safe. The tealblood sighed, following her friends as they searched the ship some more.
9 Zombies remain Nucleo is using his clones! 4d6 hits with +1 to accuracy to each on this attack, 1x per battle. First two numbers are the 'hit or miss' determiners, second two are the damage done.
"Eilidh!" Nucleo's eyes widened as a zombie rounded the corner. He jumped in front of her, pushing into it's swipe to spare her the injury. Letting out a cry, he clutched the scratch and was knocked back by more zombies entering the scene. The greenblood struggled to push away from a zombie slamming him against the wall but was momentarily preoccupied from helping his friends further!
"Nucleo, are you alright?" Amonee watched the zombies shuffle over to the group and the greenblood attack at them. He was worried that the barista was pushing himself too hard these nights. The other boy tried to keep everyone safe by putting himself at risk instead. Did he feel expendable because of his clones? He couldn't allow Nucleo to shoulder all of that alone. Amonee rushed at one of the zombies and knocked it to the floor. He turned to swing at another set with his weapon, twirling like a confused, frightened and somehow effective whirlpool.
Xavier tried his best to actually attack the remaining zombies left. However, he felt himself come up empty as he threw his glaive. It arched wrong, missing the ones standing completely as it curved back towards him. Grunting he caught the large bladed weapon, holding it at the ready should he have the opportunity to try again.
Eilidh Ròsach HP: 20/20 Attack: 1D6; Damage: 1d6 Power: Novice support style A (1/1) Training Discipline (1d6+1)
Eilidh watched as zombies filled the hallway again. Nucleo missed, Amonee nailed a bunch of them and then Xavier missed. There were only three left. The tealblood gripped her weapon tightly, charging at the hideous undead creatures. She had to protect her friends! She had to take these last few out or at least try!
0 Zombies remain Nucleo is using his clones! 4d6 hits with +1 to accuracy to each on this attack, 1x per battle. First two numbers are the 'hit or miss' determiners, second two are the damage done.
"Stop!" Nucleo yelled at the zombie on him. He managed to fend it off and kicked it to the ground, stepping on it's back. His eyes blazed as he faced the remaining zombies and began to blitz around the area in a fury. He was going to keep everyone safe- he was going to protect the ones he loved! This time he wouldn't hold back. His pumpbiscuit raced as he realized just how dear to him these trolls were. He'd already known, sure, but he could feel it even stronger now. He would not let them down. Smashing the final zombie down, the greenblood let out a breath.
"Is everyone okay?" Once more he waited for confirmation before they moved on.
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