"Wasn't she off throwing grenades around with the big dogs? I think you could only get more reckless trying to headlock Kur or something," Luxara chuckled. "Powers are certainly something else. Useful, though. I kind of envy them, though I know they spoil some people."
She sat back and nodded at Anguis's arsenal. "Bandages are better than nothing. For you anyway. You do my shoulder, I'll take care of your arm after that. Okay, so, you need to get the shirt all wet, but probably should keep water left over for whatever else happens, you know? Might need it for more than little ol' me. Then I guess just slap it on for a bit. We'll see if that'll help. Then I guess wrap it later so it doesn't touch things and hurt more." HP: 13/20
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:38 pm
Watching the blueblooded kid charge ahead with the drone still moving, Zindel shook his head and flipped the daggers in his hands anxiously, feeling his grip on them tighten when an unfamiliar voice called out, pulling Zindel out of his stupor. Glancing toward the voice, Zindel couldn't help but remember there were very few trolls that knew him by name, and-- Oh, s**t. The redblood obviously looked taken aback at the sight of the yellowblood, glancing him up and down before blinking at him and opening his mouth, about to respond. "Stryke?!" Zindel squinted, squeezing its handles tightly and observing the teen more thoroughly. They weren't exactly on speaking terms, but just the fact that he saw him there was a singular, strange shock.
Dodging his way toward the yellowblood, he couldn't help but feel a pang of confusion hit him, hard. "I'm fighting?! It's mandatory?! Also we get free healthcare?!" Zindel stated, bewildered-- "What else would I be doing here?! Aren't you here for the--" He started asking, before realizing he hadn't seen him at the base and stopping near him. Zindel blinked, taken aback by this. "You're ******** joking. You're a rebel?!" Zindel wasn't about to fight him-- Hell, Zindel didn't even want to fight in the first place, so, it'd be easy enough to avoid it. He just... needed to be sure. For reasons. Squinting at Stryke's arm, he realized it looked like he was searing in pain before glancing back toward Stryke's face, still curious. "Are... you okay?"
He winced at the thought of her doing that, only replying "Please, don't give her any ideas. I don't think I could survive watching her try and do that." He chewed on his lip for a minute, thinking "You know I actually met a troll with powers once. Used it to scare me when I was a kid, wonder how she's doing now. I think you'd be good with one, anyways. Not like her." It was idle chatter but it helped pull his mind off the fight going on, calm him down a little.
"Okay, I can do that at least." Anguis said, picking up the bottle of water. His hands shook for a moment before he finally managed to uncap it, putting about half of it on the shirt before dabbing at Luxara's shoulder as gentle as he could with it before laying it there. "Is that alright or do you need me to do something or.." He fussed.
HP: 14/20
Gl!tch~
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:19 pm
Staunch the blood flow, right, yeah. Etsali could understand that. But what was she supposed to use? She was just coming to terms with the fact that she might have to risk a run to the room she'd left Vremea in to hunt for some sort of medical supplies when she realized Ephias was asking her to do something. The shears were heavy in her hands, but for a long moment she couldn't figure out what he wanted her to do with them. Finally, as she stared at him and his lusus, it clicked into place.
The thief set to the task of clipping off enough of Wolly's wool to use, a little worried she might mess it up and hurt the sheep somehow, but it proved to be the easiest thing. "Hey, you saved mine once too. We're gonna have to start a scoreboard at this rate, hm? Make a game of it." She flashed a strained grin at him, even if it did sound like a terrible idea, because she still wasn't sure how to deal with this and smiling in the face of uncomfortable things had always been her default.
"Anyway," she continued, shifting her attention to the way the red seeped into the wool as she pressed it to the worst of his wound. "I'm glad you brought me with you. Not- not that this happened, I could have done without all of this, but...Well, if I hadn't been with you, I'd have been with them." She leaned back, glancing at his face, and then back towards the fighting going on all around them. "That would have been worse, don't you think?"
All she needed now was a chance to get him out of here. Or maybe a medic, she'd take that too. Etsali considered the wool one more time, and then with a huff reached up to pull her scarf loose. "Don't think it's gonna be enough on its own. Can you lean forward a little? I think I can wrap it up."
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:26 pm
∞ Ephias Sagine
At Etsali's voice, Ephias scrubbed the last of his tears away. He returned his arm to his side, and then grimaced as Etsali pressed the clump of wool into his shoulder. As soft as the wool was, contact with the burn only irritated it. He clenched his teeth and bore it. He could withstand a little pain if it meant not bleeding out.
Leaning forward, he aided Etsali in wrapping the wound, making sure that it was plenty tight. When they had the scarf knotted and secure, he felt some of the sharp sting of the burns recede. The pressure against the wound helped to dull the pain.
“Thanks,” Ephias managed. He took a deep breath, bracing himself. The sounds of gunfire were drawing nearer, and they could not afford to stay tucked away for long. “F-for everything.”
Tentatively testing his arm, Ephias put his hands on his knees. With a grunt he pushed himself to his feet. “I'm going to make sure we g-get out of this no matter what.” Reaching out he reclaimed the shears. He would be needing them.
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:27 pm
PVP TROLL
Stryke wasn't sure if he should be relieved or not it really was Zindel. They weren't on great terms, but seeing some you recognize on the opposite side was a strange, and a rather unsettling feeling he didn't know quite how to place. Swallowing before answering he found himself frowning as the other quickly put the pieces together as he himself had summarized.
What was he supposed to say? Aha! You got me? Surprise? There was no sense in lying, or being rude. Of course he was a rebel, wasn't it obvious? He'd stood with them at the room’s center before charging into the masses. "..you're not wrong." Whilee didn't say yes or no, Stryke did glance away from the others curious searching gaze. Hearing what kind of benefits they all had been offered to eliminate the Initiative members was staggering and made the lump in his throat tighter.
He glanced at his arm when he asked him if he was alright. No, he really wasn’t for more reasons than his apparent injury. Still he faked a smile. "well. letsss just say i've been better, but i'm alive." For now. He didn't add the last part out loud as he shook his head slightly. Stryke didn't want to fight with Zindel, not physically nor verbally. They would both need their strength for what was to come.
Stryke went silent as he appraised the other. He'd gotten taller; he had to look up to speak to him now more than the last time they'd encountered one another. Opening his mouth he quickly closed it as if thinking better of what he was going to say. Instead he sighed making eye contact again. "how about you; are you alright?" Although it didn't look like he had any injuries that were apparent. Thankfully.
"You have?" Luxara paused. "I've only ever met guys with powers. One of whom keeps shooting at us." She snorted. "Why would I want powers if he has them? I'm better anyway without special eyes or whatever. I don't need them. You work so hard, it feels like it'd be cheating after a bit."
She hissed in the meantime as the cloth touched her wound. It was cold, the burn was hot and easily irritated. Fortunately, the feeling dissipated.
"I guess it would be useful to tape it down, but since that's not an option..." She shrugged with her good shoulder. "Hand me the bandages and let me see your arm." HP: 13/20
PeanutButterpies
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:57 pm
"They're kind of few and far. I can think of one who doesn't deserve them though." He said grimly, knowing they both knew exactly who. "No, you don't need them. But at least you wouldn't use those for all... this."
He only grit his teeth as she hissed in pain, but did as she asked, turning so his arm faced her. "Maybe you can tuck it under your jacket or something?" He offered, thinking of ways to make it stay. It wasn't likely but it might work. Who knew.
HP: 14/20
Gl!tch~
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This round will continue for 2h, then we will take a short pause for staff to calculate hp and begin a new round if nessecary.
There are 35 drones collapsed from fatigue! Byakko takes 76 extra damage! 22 drones get back up, encouraged to keep fighting!
Please post the boss you are attacking in your initial post, and edit immediately for damage done! If posts do not have damage filled in within 10/20 minutes they will have to be overlooked.
If you have not posted in the previous rounds: Now is your time to decide what team to be on. Your first attack will decide what group you are fighting on, attack Kursha to be on the side of the rebels, and Byakko to be on the side of the royalists.
All posts must have minimum two sentences of writing in them to count towards growth/meta rewards.
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Royal Drone Forces: 98/120 The amount of remaining Drones is the amount of extra damage Byakko takes at the start of every new round, starting at round 2. Kids can either sic their Lusii (or unleash tumbling ball deaths) onto these drones, or cheer them on from the sidelines, encouraging them to get back in the fight!
Rebel kids: At each half hour, roll 1d4. That is the amount of drones that you have taken out through whatever tactic you chose! They truly are the storm troopers of Alternia. Royalist kids: At each half hour, post a flavour text of your troll keepint out of trouble's way and encouraging the drones to keep fighting in their own special way. For each kid that posts their cheering, a drone will re-join the battle!
The military forces continued to push the advance, driving the rebels further down the tunnels. Scoffing, Kursha made his way to the front lines. At some point during the chaos, he had exchanged weapons, trading out the battered rifle for a short barreled gun with wide muzzle. “You guys are pretty good at running away!” he taunted, giving it an experimental twirl. When the gun was level again, he pulled a switch. Sparks flew from the muzzle and Kursha squeezed the trigger. A dark shape shot out in a burst of blue light. “Oops. Might have spoken too soon,” he added in mock apology, as metal nets descended over the rebel forces, crackling with electricity.
If you rolled a 1, you can’t get out of the way fast enough, and the net collapses over you. For a moment it simply registers as a warm tingling sensation throughout your body. Then you begin to smell your skin fry. Take 6 damage, and deal no damage this roll. If you rolled a 2, while you’re fighting off a persistent drone, a net falls around you both. Thankfully this spreads the electricity evenly between the two of you, but now you’re stuck in close quarters. Take 4 damage and deal -1 half-hour attack damage for this round. If you rolled a 3, weaving expertly through the battle, you avoid getting entrapped. While you’re busy congratulating yourself though, you fail to watch where you’re going, and trip over a discarded net. You faceplant into the ground. It hurts you, and your pride. Take 4 damage. If you rolled a 4, the net that descends over you is a dud! It takes you a second or two to get free as it short-circuits and blows out, but otherwise you’re pretty lucky! You take 3 damage and deal half damage for this roll. If you rolled a 5, off to the side you see a net that has almost lost its charge. On impulse, you grab it and hurl it towards a couple of trolls in military uniform. They swiftly become entangled, and tumble to the ground. From there, it’s easy pickings. Take 1 damage. +1 accuracy for the half-hour attacks this round. If you rolled a 6, You spot a net flying towards you and duck just in the nick of time. It whistles harmlessly over your head. Not wasting a second, you close in on Kursha, and knock him to the ground. You wrestle for the gun, but he slithers away at the last second. Still, at least you scored a few good hits on the weasel! Deal +3 damage.
Half hour options: Fight! Teens and up can choose to attack Kursha once every half hour, as normal. Teens and up can also attack trolls on the other side as though they were fighting in a normal battle thread, however they will not be able to attack children as their Lusii will shield them from harm. If you want to attack other trolls, please read the PVP rules below to keep the battle controlled, fair, and friendly. Assist! Kids can roll 1d4 every half hour to get their lusus to take out some of those annoying drones! Whatever number they roll is the amount of drones they take out with their lusus-jitsu.
The stifling caves narrowed and darkened. There was little light to guide either of the armies, and making out where you were going was proving difficult. Ahead of you, the fleeing rebel forces began to jerk and duck in the air for seemingly no reason. As you gain footing it becomes apparent that this section of the tunnels is littered with traps; near invisible wires were strung taught at varied angles. Byakko slung her hefty kanabo over her shoulder and swivelled around to let out a hostile growl at their pursuers, but offered no other taunts. Mutant blood dripped down her face. Falling to all fours, she gained a burst of speed, doubling back to ensure none of the Initiative's members were left behind.
If you rolled a 1 everyone else noticed the wires except you, you clever little foxbeast. You almost didn't notice what you tripped over. Almost. Soaring through the air, you were sent hurtling against the cave wall in a magnificent faceplant, temporarily knocked out. Take 6 damage, and keep taking 1 damage each half-hour until you hit an accuracy roll of 4 or higher. If you rolled a 2, one of the threads snaps under your feet. Before you can react, a wooden spear whizzes down to impale your leg, skewering your writhing body to the ground. You wrench yourself free of the trap, but the overwhelming pain leaves you incapacitated. Take 4 damage, and deal no damage this attack. If you rolled a 3 there was a light buzzing next to your head as you advanced. Turning in surprise, your horns caught onto an electric wire. In the frantic struggle to get free, you electrocute yourself. Repeatedly. Take 3 damage. If you rolled a 4, unintentionally stepping in the centre of a loop of rope, it catches and tightens around your ankle. The snare lashes you up into the air upside down with aggressive force, swaying uselessly from side to side until once of your comrades has enough decency to cut you down. Take 3 damage. You are stuck hanging until you roll a 4+ for accuracy on a half-hour attack! If you rolled a 5 this was mere wriggler's play. Hopping and ducking around them with alarming expertise, you remained hot on the freakish mutant heels of the rebel leader. There was no escaping your fury. Take 1 damage. Deal 2 extra damage, and add +1 to all half-hour attack damage this round. If you rolled a 6, noting a deployed spear trap laying on the ground, dripping with fresh blood, you grab it. With a mighty spin you whip it at Byakko, embedding the dual points into her shoulder blade. She hisses and falls, skittering away. Deal 3 extra damage.
Half hour options: Fight! Teens and up can choose to attack Byakko once every half hour, as normal. Teens and up can also attack trolls on the other side as though they were fighting in a normal battle thread, however they will not be able to attack children as their Lusii will shield them from harm. If you want to attack other trolls, please read the PVP rules below to keep the battle controlled, fair, and friendly. Assist! Kids can cheer their team on, encouraging the drones to stay in the fight! For each 5 posts (between all kids, not individuals) one drone that has been knocked out of the fight will get back up and fight on.
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PVP rules:
PVP is separate from boss mechanics, and you do not need to wait half-hours between each attack. You can also continue to attack the boss at half hour intervals.
If you want other trolls to attack your troll, or if you want to attack other trolls you must put this code in your posts whenever you are ready to join the player vs player fray - once you have put it in you must keep it in for the rest of the battle! There is no off switch. Welcome to the ride. By putting this in your post you signify you have read, are aware of, and will follow the rules below to keep things in the battle organized and smooth. Rule breakers will get suspended from the meta so please make sure to only use this option if you are prepared to pay extra attention during the battle.
1) Only attack other trolls with the PVP TROLL sign in their posts. 2) Do not ignore people who have attacked you. You can choose to not attack back, but your troll must be aware of, and react to attacks from others. 3) Once you have attacked a PVP troll, do not attack any other PVP troll unless A) in response to someone else attacking you or B) the person you attacked has replied to you. 4) If the person who you attacked did not attack you back in their reply you can not attack them again, and may either wait for an attack or find a new target. 5) Do not attack someone who has not posted in over 3h unless you have received prior permission from them to engage. 6) Always quote the person you are currently attacking.
Sypon rolled 2 6-sided dice:
6, 1Total: 7 (2-12)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:17 pm
AERONA IS ATTACKING KURSHA (note to other players: Aerona is disguised and is wearing a mask) 14/20
The fighting froze around Aerona as she stared agape at the sight before her. The redblood, pumping up Leeroi with something... Little b***h. She started to storm towards him, but Kursha had shouted something and was reading an even larger gun.
"Aah!" Aerona dodged out of the way and, in her rage, gave up on pursuing Leeroi. She would deal with him later. In the meantime, she had a bigger fish to fry and it wouldn't be her.
Nets!? Electric nets at that. Gritting her teeth, Milieu braced for impact. It was impossible to escape from where she was. It hit her, throwing her down to the ground and breaking her defense. Thankfully it was a dud. Ripping it off of herself, she managed to land an attack on Kursha barely.
Now where was her battle partner?
HP:13/20 Weapon: Military +1 Trinket: Offensive Trinket Type B 3/3
As she and Ephias moved back into the fray, trying to get further into the tunnels to safety, a drone came up on them. She turned to fight him, baring her teeth in a snarl, and was too preoccupied with dodging an attack to dodge the more important to notice net. The shock drew a shriek out of her, but the realization that the drone was caught with her filled her with dread. She couldn't dodge anything like this.
She frantically tried to shift her grip on her knife, and hurried to begin stabbing at him.
Athene panicked as she felt the net fall over her, already seeing what had happened. Relief pumped through her as she desperately pushed it off, hands shaking with adrenaline. She was terrified but at the least she was fine. Desperately she swung at him, barely touching Kursha, but it wasn't much of a letdown. She was alive, at the least.
"Probably," she said, focused on first dabbing the wet blood with her coat before taking the bandages and using both hands in tandem to wrap around. She had to press the cloth to the wall to keep it on her shoulder as she worked. Shaky as she was, Luxara went quick, and dressed it as well as she could under the circumstances. "All right." She patted his shoulder. "Good to go."
She turned her head upon hearing Kursha's voice again. "What the ******** is that?" It didn't look like a gun she'd ever seen him use before. But even before firing, it hinted trouble.
"Oh, s**t!" Barely pulling her coat on in time, Luxara ducked while moving forward, cleanly avoiding the net. What, were they some wild animals to him? Did he seriously still think this was a game?
Enraged, she barreled into the tall greenblood. "I don't think you're enjoying yourself enough!" she spat. "Let me help." Wrangling him to the ground and climbing on top of him, she had point-blank range. At first she aimed at his face, hoping he'd possibly, maybe feel something like she did all that time ago when they were on the opposite ends of the situation. But, with the fight going on and all, lots of squirming and other people trying to kick his a** too, she was unable to keep her sights dead on for long, and ended up misfiring towards his torso. Whatever. A short-range bolt still hurt like a son of a b***h. HP: 13/20 Attack: 6 + 1 + 3 = 10 Inventory: Agility trinket
Now, Adamaz wasn’t much of a hugger. But that drone really looked like he needed a hug. Hope he didn’t mind the smell. Adamaz was getting pretty sweaty with all this scurrying around.
