Cosmo
Does Not Know Kung-fu
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The party had camped at the base of the volcano, much to... pretty much everyone's annoyance. The heat that radiated off the blacken stones, the ash that flew through the air and the constant, heavy stench of sulfur permeated every inch of this place, it was enough to turn the stomach of even the hardest of them and they had, unanimously, agreed to not bother attempting to eat supper. Despite the arguments again it, Trystan had assured them that the great volcano simply had to be explored, to imagine what wonders lay within, what mysteries waiting to be solved, what monster waited to be slain, what ancient entities may dwell within the belly of it... And he had the strangest compulsion to throw the eye into the heart of the volcano. As darkness descended on the camp, the small screams started. Distant at first, the trick of the wind, but it grew louder and would go silent at times. Far above them, on the dark mountain, they could see flashes of odd blue light here and there that would vanish as quickly as it appeared. With each flash, the screams would begin, and when the flash ended, so to would the screams. Even with Ren on guard, most in the party did not get much sleep as each scream sent shivers down their spines and gazes drawn back to the volcano to check to see how far the blue flame was from them.
As the sun crested the horizon, the party packed camp and began their accent up the mountain. Despite some apprehension as they waited for more screams, it did not happen. At least, not at first. As they climbed up roughly a fourth of the way, and oxygen became a bit thinner and the smell of sulfur stronger, the screams started again. Small, squeak like, almost childish. Dread flooded through their bodies as they scrambled and climbed to crest the edge to try and save whomever was being attacked only to see it.
A large hulking figure of metal, nearly eight feet tall and a body almost two as broad as Rokks, the figure moved with slow purpose, each heavy step seemed to almost shake the ground as small servos gave small whines and whirls, and to their side, the young Elijah leaned forward, the figure reflected in his glasses as he took it in, took in the shape of the armor, how it moved, the sounds it created, "Armor," he whispered, "That's armor-"
There was something inside then. Man, woman? Human? Orc? Some other creature?
Trystan started to raise up to speak but was quickly pulled back down by Ren as a chorus of small, excited squeals filled the air. Dozens of small reptilian humanoids charged at the metal behemoth, throwing small spears or even firing bolts of magical flames that did nothing besides glint and bounce of the metal hide, in a well practiced motion, the hulking figure lifted the large device in their hand and flicked a mechanism, blue flame burst from the tip and washed over the group of lizards. Screams of pain and terror erupted from their throats as scale blackened, as bone and muscle melted, as they were reduced to ash and cinder. The smell of burnt flesh filled the air, mixing with the rotten stench of the sulfur and turned their stomachs... One brave, or foolhardy, lizard creatures stood proudly, feathers in their headdress waving in the wind, "You will fall! The Holy Dragon shall rise! The Ffenics will return and the world will be renewed!"
The small creature seemed to puff out their chest as they spoke, their beady eyes filled with almost fanatic devotion that dared the behemoth to say something back, to dare refute the universal truth of the world. The figure slowly tilted its head as it examined the small creature, the weapon in their hand flicked on. Then off. Then on. Then off. Over and over, as if it was keeping pace with whatever thoughts were happening within that helm.
An echoed chorus of voices started to rise, and where once it looked like it had been solid rock, the slimmest of shadows could be made of an cave entrance, the small creature drew themselves up even taller, their chest puffed out so much now that Tam was sure iit was going to tip over and roll all the way down the volcano, "Yes! The legions of the holy dragon will bring you down!" it said as it almost hopped foot to foot as a small obsidian dagger appeared in their hands, "Your blood will be the first of the renewal!" It cried as it flung itself at the figure.
Shocking fast for something so large, its gauntleted hand shot out and grabbed the creature's head. The massive hand wrapping entirely around the lizard's face, snout and all. The small lizard let out a pained cry as it hacked and chopped at the armored wrist that held it but succeeded only in snapping their stone knife, small muffled shouts came from the lizard and the party had the oddest sense that the small creature was still speaking of the inevitable doom and death of this armored flame spewing monster. It carried the small creature to the entrance, pulled a small device from a small compartment in its waist released the lizards snout, "You will-" whatever it was about to say got cut off as the behemoth shoved the small device down its throat where it made it half way down before becoming lodged, the bulge visible even from where the party was. The creature pawed at its throat, tears forming in its beady eyes as the flow of oxygen was cut off. With almost contemptuous ease, the behemoth lifted the creature with one arm and flung it down the tunnel, the reptile disappearing into the dark surprised yelps broke out of the cavern as it seemed to have hit its mark. Silence fell for a second and then the world exploded. A loud boom echoed through the air as the ground under their feet trembled. The figure stared in the darkness.. as a wave of fire flooded out of the tunnel to bath the armored figure. Just as quick the flames come, did they leave, and the armored figure remained where it was, whisp of smoke seeming to trail off its armor as it stared into the darkness, its head, once more, tilted to the side and the weapon in its hand flicked on and off. On. Off.
"We should go, like, now," Tam whispered, this wasn't okay. This... That thing was creepy. Even Rokk wasn't that creepy. And how many more of those little creatures were there? And a 'Holy Dragon'? Was there a Dragon in the volcano? Sure, they had seen some when they were in the last city, but she had the faintest feeling that this dragon was probably a lot bigger and meaner then those.
"But its armor," Elijah whispered, the flames almost reflected off his glasses, "Imagine how it works.. And how does that weapon spew flames so far? What accelerant does it use? I've never seen a flame so blue before, and how did he pack so much incendiary power in that small gren-"
"Not now Elijah!" Tam hissed as she gave the skinny youth a shove, "Think later, leave now."
"I'm going to go talk to it," Trystan said as he pushed himself up and slid down the lip before Tam, or anyone, could grab him.
"Get back here!" Tam hissed, memories of a very similar event flashing in her mind, memories of a beach and insane weirdoes.
"It'll be okay," Trystan said with a smile that did not hold nearly as much confidence, "What is the worst thing that can happen?"
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Units
Trystan Galvingar
Tamif Fizzlewick
WR3N
Rokk
Elijah Tillbury the Third
Communication Bot
Scorched Earth
Ancient Water Elemental
Deployment
Adventuring Party
Trystan Galvingar
Tamif Fizzlewick
WR3N
Rokk
Elijah Tillbury the Third
Communication Bot
Scorched Earth
Ancient Water Elemental
Order/Happiness
0/0
Armory
Trystan's Spellbook
Trystan spellbook grants Trystan 'Metamagic'. Once per turn, Trystan may opt to boost a spell with one of three Metamagics. Only one spell, per turn, my be boosted regardless of how many Trystan can use otherwise.
Extended - If a buff or hex, the spell's duration will last an additional 1 turn. If a damage spell, the range of the spell will increase by 1 hex.
Empowered - The 'effect' of the spell is empowered. Buffs and hexes will have their effects strengthen or may hit more targets while damage spells will do more damages or hit more targets. Effect varies based on spell.
Maximized - The spell will have the benefit of both Empowered and Extended.
When Extended or Empowered are picked, roll a D10. On a 1, the spell fails and Trystan takes 1 damage with no saves allowed. On a 2-3, the spell fails. On a 4+ the spell goes off. [10% chance to hurt him, 30% chance of spell failure] When Maximized is picked, roll a D10. On a 1-2, the spell fails and Trystan takes 1 damage with no saves allowed. On a 3-5, the spell fails. On a 6+ the spell goes off. [20% chance to hurt him, 50% chance of spell failure]
For Non-Trystan
If a character other then Trystan has the book, instead, each turn they may randomly roll 3 spells from the known spell list that Trystan acquired. They may then select one of those randomized spells to cast for free. The magic and knowledge comes from the book, itself, so anyone, even those without magic are capable of using this ability. If the character that has the book is a magic user, they may undergo a quest chain to fully unlock all spells Trystan had recorded as well as unlock the ability to metamagic them as if they were Trystan.
Silver Mirror
This beautifully crafted hand mirror is a unique magical artifact allowing people to converse over any distance. All someone must do is go to any mirror, or suitably reflected surface, speak the name of the owner with the intent of speaking with them. The mirror will then mentally 'alert' the owner that someone is wishing to speak to them as well as who they are. If the user does not wish to speak to them, the 'call' will not go through leaving the caller stuck staring at themselves. If the user does wish to speak to them, they must merely pull out the mirror and face it. The mirrored surfaces will be replaced with the image of the other person and they are free to communicate as if they were standing right before one another.
Eye of Pandora
Add +2 Damage to magical attacks. (Usable in Adventures once per adventure to roll 3 dice and take the highest number) but take 1 damage from Magical Overflow
Dispel Scroll [1]
May attempt to dispel an enemy spell.
Enchanted Crossbow - Equipped by Tam
+2/0. In adventures, allows a reroll on combat checks (Once per adventure)
Spell Scroll [1]
May cast an additional spell
Emerald Green Cape - Equipped by Ren
0/+2
Ring of Protection - Equipped by Tam
0/+2 and Immunity to Fire Attacks
Blade of Destiny - Equipped by Tam
Strength: Deals an extra 2 damage and negates saves. If the unit is corrupted, that damage is doubled to 4
Weakness: If a save is negated and/or corrupted unit is attacked for extra damage, this Strength stops functioning for the remainder and has a 2 turn cool down.
Trystan spellbook grants Trystan 'Metamagic'. Once per turn, Trystan may opt to boost a spell with one of three Metamagics. Only one spell, per turn, my be boosted regardless of how many Trystan can use otherwise.
Extended - If a buff or hex, the spell's duration will last an additional 1 turn. If a damage spell, the range of the spell will increase by 1 hex.
Empowered - The 'effect' of the spell is empowered. Buffs and hexes will have their effects strengthen or may hit more targets while damage spells will do more damages or hit more targets. Effect varies based on spell.
Maximized - The spell will have the benefit of both Empowered and Extended.
When Extended or Empowered are picked, roll a D10. On a 1, the spell fails and Trystan takes 1 damage with no saves allowed. On a 2-3, the spell fails. On a 4+ the spell goes off. [10% chance to hurt him, 30% chance of spell failure] When Maximized is picked, roll a D10. On a 1-2, the spell fails and Trystan takes 1 damage with no saves allowed. On a 3-5, the spell fails. On a 6+ the spell goes off. [20% chance to hurt him, 50% chance of spell failure]
For Non-Trystan
If a character other then Trystan has the book, instead, each turn they may randomly roll 3 spells from the known spell list that Trystan acquired. They may then select one of those randomized spells to cast for free. The magic and knowledge comes from the book, itself, so anyone, even those without magic are capable of using this ability. If the character that has the book is a magic user, they may undergo a quest chain to fully unlock all spells Trystan had recorded as well as unlock the ability to metamagic them as if they were Trystan.
Silver Mirror
This beautifully crafted hand mirror is a unique magical artifact allowing people to converse over any distance. All someone must do is go to any mirror, or suitably reflected surface, speak the name of the owner with the intent of speaking with them. The mirror will then mentally 'alert' the owner that someone is wishing to speak to them as well as who they are. If the user does not wish to speak to them, the 'call' will not go through leaving the caller stuck staring at themselves. If the user does wish to speak to them, they must merely pull out the mirror and face it. The mirrored surfaces will be replaced with the image of the other person and they are free to communicate as if they were standing right before one another.
Eye of Pandora
Add +2 Damage to magical attacks. (Usable in Adventures once per adventure to roll 3 dice and take the highest number) but take 1 damage from Magical Overflow
Dispel Scroll [1]
May attempt to dispel an enemy spell.
Enchanted Crossbow - Equipped by Tam
+2/0. In adventures, allows a reroll on combat checks (Once per adventure)
Spell Scroll [1]
May cast an additional spell
Emerald Green Cape - Equipped by Ren
0/+2
Ring of Protection - Equipped by Tam
0/+2 and Immunity to Fire Attacks
Blade of Destiny - Equipped by Tam
Strength: Deals an extra 2 damage and negates saves. If the unit is corrupted, that damage is doubled to 4
Weakness: If a save is negated and/or corrupted unit is attacked for extra damage, this Strength stops functioning for the remainder and has a 2 turn cool down.
Advancements
Advancement - Side Jobs
Trystan Galvingar is not above taking small jobs like janitorial duties, errand boy or slaying large rats in basements to earn a bit of money. If he is on a tile with a non-hostile settlement, he can use actions to take odd jobs to gain resources. More actions he uses, more resources he can gain.
Advancement - Extra Credit
Whenever Trystan Galvingar is on the Academy Tile, regardless of what class he is in, or if he is even a student anymore, he will produce a paper token for them.
Advancement - Student Aide
Whenever Trystan Galvingar is on the Academy tile, he can make use of Academy facilities and can use actions to gain a specific items {Potions, Scrolls, Mana Crystals, etc} from the academy facilities, as these are for his personal use, they are a bit different then what the Academy uses them for. [Feel free to change what these do, the cost, etc, for balance purposes]. All items are consumed upon use.
Advancement - I can't carry it, but I can carry you
As long as Ren is alive, the party ignores movement penalties
Advancement - The Fur Trade
While in a unclaimed tile, the party can hunt animals to collect fur and hides to sell. They roll a D4 for each character. The furs can be sold for X each.
Advancement: Lazarus Pit
The party can bring back any character so long as they have body [or most of it]. For members of Trystan's party, it will cost 10xT [Where T is the amount of turns the unit has been dead] in resources. If he is bringing back a character from another faction, either to try to bring them to his party or bring them back as a service, the price will be decided by Trek [May cost resources, may cost resources and consume the power of an artifact, may require a quest, etc].
They can only bring back mechanical characters if Elijah is alive. [They can only bring back organic if Trystan is alive, but if he dies the party disbands anyways]
Trystan Galvingar is not above taking small jobs like janitorial duties, errand boy or slaying large rats in basements to earn a bit of money. If he is on a tile with a non-hostile settlement, he can use actions to take odd jobs to gain resources. More actions he uses, more resources he can gain.
Advancement - Extra Credit
Whenever Trystan Galvingar is on the Academy Tile, regardless of what class he is in, or if he is even a student anymore, he will produce a paper token for them.
Advancement - Student Aide
Whenever Trystan Galvingar is on the Academy tile, he can make use of Academy facilities and can use actions to gain a specific items {Potions, Scrolls, Mana Crystals, etc} from the academy facilities, as these are for his personal use, they are a bit different then what the Academy uses them for. [Feel free to change what these do, the cost, etc, for balance purposes]. All items are consumed upon use.
Advancement - I can't carry it, but I can carry you
As long as Ren is alive, the party ignores movement penalties
Advancement - The Fur Trade
While in a unclaimed tile, the party can hunt animals to collect fur and hides to sell. They roll a D4 for each character. The furs can be sold for X each.
Advancement: Lazarus Pit
The party can bring back any character so long as they have body [or most of it]. For members of Trystan's party, it will cost 10xT [Where T is the amount of turns the unit has been dead] in resources. If he is bringing back a character from another faction, either to try to bring them to his party or bring them back as a service, the price will be decided by Trek [May cost resources, may cost resources and consume the power of an artifact, may require a quest, etc].
They can only bring back mechanical characters if Elijah is alive. [They can only bring back organic if Trystan is alive, but if he dies the party disbands anyways]
Spellbook
Reflection [Spell Action/Passive? (Not actually sure)]
During Battle if attacked by a ranged or magic spell, roll a d10. On an 8+, the attack is reflected back to the unit that sent it, giving them the full damage of their own attack.
Protection [Free Action Spell]
Gives a 9+ save for one unit in the stack except for Trystan as a free action
Resurrection [Passive]
Trystan will resurrect one unit in the stack after the current round of combat [Cannot resurrect himself, must be alive to ressurect]
Elemental Protection [Passive]
Once per turn, 1 Elemental Attack will be blocked.
Misc Items
Barnum Bugglesworth's Practical Theories of Spellcraft and Witchery 3rd Edition
Resurrection and Restoration Spells for Beginners by Antion Fertoil
True Resurrection: Daunting Task Made Manageable by Phole Vidyr
Protection from Elemental Magic from A-Z by Gina H'torn
51 Furs
Golem Activation Sigil
Resurrection and Restoration Spells for Beginners by Antion Fertoil
True Resurrection: Daunting Task Made Manageable by Phole Vidyr
Protection from Elemental Magic from A-Z by Gina H'torn
51 Furs
Golem Activation Sigil
Unit Rules
Trystan Galvingar
Leader
HP 6
Attacks 3
Offense 1
Defense 5
Damage (3)
Mirror Image
Every combat round, Trystan creates three identical copies of himself and they are all but impossible to tell the real him from a copy. Trystan has a 6+ save that cannot be improved. If hit by something that normally ignores saves, it goes to an 8+.
Quicken
Combat spells, and consumables, used by Trystan are treated at +1 Initiative. Campaign spells always happen before any movement, spells or actions are taken by other factions. [The restriction to Trystan using spells, or teleport, to escape an enemy moving onto his space still applies].
We Will Be Remembered!
Before every battle [not adventure], Trystan can give a speech to his party and allied forces. This speech must be written out and posted in the fluff of the post for it to work. This speech may give a buff to friendly units, may apply a negative to friendly units, may apply a negative to enemy forces or can even give enemy forces a buff. The exact outcome of the speech is decided on by Trek as well as what modifiers, if any, it grants. The modifier last for the battle. Only one speech, per battle, can be given.
THE BENEFITS OF EDUCATION
When in Battle, may target any enemy that he wishes unless an enemy ability causes redirection or blocking
Tamif Fizzlewick
Hero
HP 2
Attack 2
Offense 2(4)
Defense 2(4)
Damage (3)
The Pen is Mightier
When in battle, if facing off against a foe that has more HP, instead of fighting, can distract the opponent on a roll of an 8+ with wordcraft and style. This prevents that unit from participating in the battle.
Adventure Partners
While on an Adventure, allows a reroll at a +2. ( Usuable once per adventure and the roller must take the second roll)
Crossfire
Can sacrifice any points from offense/defense to add to damage on a 1:1 basis up to a max of +3 damage
Ring of Protection
Immune to fire
WR3N
Hero
HP 4
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2(4)
Powerful Robotic Frame
+2 HP and negates saves on a killing blow
Impressive Strength
During Exploration Battles allows a reroll at +2( Usable once per Exploration)
Rokk
Hero
HP 4
Attack 2
Offense 4
Defense 0
Endurance Training
+2 HP
Revenge
For every damage done to Rokk, that same damage is inflicted on his attacker. This action even occurs if a killing blow is struck, managing to dish out the damage before succumbing to his wounds. This ability overrides all counters.
Elijah Tillbury the 3rd
Hero
HP 2
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2
Flying contraption
During Battle, allows himself and 1 other friendly Hero unit to count as flying. Unit Speed is 4 Inventor
Extraordinaire
If sitting in a settlement, can attempt to build a mechanical based equipment on a roll of a 9+
Communication Bot
Hero
HP 2
Attack 0
Offense 0
Defense 4
Communicator
Able to communicate with any technology nation that they have obtained the frequency for
Targeting Assistance
Can give 1 hero unit a +2/0 and an extra 1 damage to their attack for the battle
Scorched Earth
Hero
HP 2
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2
I Love The Smell of Napalm in The Morning
Flame attacks deal 3 damage to Living Targets
Living Tank
The First 3 Damage in a Battle is ignored
Ancient Water Elemental
Hero
HP 4
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2
Hard Water
+2 HP and a 9+ save
Water Wall
Can give 2 allies 0/+2
Leader
HP 6
Attacks 3
Offense 1
Defense 5
Damage (3)
Mirror Image
Every combat round, Trystan creates three identical copies of himself and they are all but impossible to tell the real him from a copy. Trystan has a 6+ save that cannot be improved. If hit by something that normally ignores saves, it goes to an 8+.
Quicken
Combat spells, and consumables, used by Trystan are treated at +1 Initiative. Campaign spells always happen before any movement, spells or actions are taken by other factions. [The restriction to Trystan using spells, or teleport, to escape an enemy moving onto his space still applies].
We Will Be Remembered!
Before every battle [not adventure], Trystan can give a speech to his party and allied forces. This speech must be written out and posted in the fluff of the post for it to work. This speech may give a buff to friendly units, may apply a negative to friendly units, may apply a negative to enemy forces or can even give enemy forces a buff. The exact outcome of the speech is decided on by Trek as well as what modifiers, if any, it grants. The modifier last for the battle. Only one speech, per battle, can be given.
THE BENEFITS OF EDUCATION
When in Battle, may target any enemy that he wishes unless an enemy ability causes redirection or blocking
Tamif Fizzlewick
Hero
HP 2
Attack 2
Offense 2(4)
Defense 2(4)
Damage (3)
The Pen is Mightier
When in battle, if facing off against a foe that has more HP, instead of fighting, can distract the opponent on a roll of an 8+ with wordcraft and style. This prevents that unit from participating in the battle.
Adventure Partners
While on an Adventure, allows a reroll at a +2. ( Usuable once per adventure and the roller must take the second roll)
Crossfire
Can sacrifice any points from offense/defense to add to damage on a 1:1 basis up to a max of +3 damage
Ring of Protection
Immune to fire
WR3N
Hero
HP 4
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2(4)
Powerful Robotic Frame
+2 HP and negates saves on a killing blow
Impressive Strength
During Exploration Battles allows a reroll at +2( Usable once per Exploration)
Rokk
Hero
HP 4
Attack 2
Offense 4
Defense 0
Endurance Training
+2 HP
Revenge
For every damage done to Rokk, that same damage is inflicted on his attacker. This action even occurs if a killing blow is struck, managing to dish out the damage before succumbing to his wounds. This ability overrides all counters.
Elijah Tillbury the 3rd
Hero
HP 2
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2
Flying contraption
During Battle, allows himself and 1 other friendly Hero unit to count as flying. Unit Speed is 4 Inventor
Extraordinaire
If sitting in a settlement, can attempt to build a mechanical based equipment on a roll of a 9+
Communication Bot
Hero
HP 2
Attack 0
Offense 0
Defense 4
Communicator
Able to communicate with any technology nation that they have obtained the frequency for
Targeting Assistance
Can give 1 hero unit a +2/0 and an extra 1 damage to their attack for the battle
Scorched Earth
Hero
HP 2
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2
I Love The Smell of Napalm in The Morning
Flame attacks deal 3 damage to Living Targets
Living Tank
The First 3 Damage in a Battle is ignored
Ancient Water Elemental
Hero
HP 4
Attack 2
Offense 2
Defense 2
Hard Water
+2 HP and a 9+ save
Water Wall
Can give 2 allies 0/+2
Resources
| Start of Turn | Income | Expenditure | Remaining |
| 291 | 0 | -120 | 171 |
Actions
Force March [South, South]
Hire Lillith
Hunt [Rolled 15]
Free Actions
Move South West
Explore Desert Oasis Tile
Map for reference, heading towards star.
