Dice Chronicle of the Scavenger Lands (Exalted 3E) - OOC

[D. Rex]

Better black jade than soulsteel. Else Zed would have highly advised not opening it.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

i assume even Quill wouldn't know that Twilights are nicknamed Descending Suns, right?

 

[jaydude]

i assume even Quill wouldn't know that Twilights are nicknamed Descending Suns, right?

I assumed he would know that when I wrote the riddle.

 

[jaydude]

jaydude Is the computer also speaking in Old Realm?

The image is more the result of sorcery than magitech, so not a computer. Also, rats. I didn't actually consider any potential language barriers here.

For now, you can go ahead and assume she's speaking in Old Realm, but I'll have her switch to Riverspeak in my next post.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

Now's a great time for Ryan and Ysandre to show up...

 

[jaydude]

Just so you know, it is actually night in-game right now.

 

[Esbilon]

Just so you know, it is actually night in-game right now.

Damn. I'll edit my post?

 

[jaydude]

Damn. I'll edit my post?

Yeah, that would probably be best.

For future reference, whenever I do a timeskip, I'll put the new date and time of day at the top of the post, in this format:

30th of Ascending Air, Realm Year 768, Night​

 

[Esbilon]

Thanks. It's fixed now (mostly same content), sorry about that.

 

[jaydude]

Red Shadow Claws
Just going through the rulebook, and from what I've seen, exceptional weapons and armor provide no bonuses besides cosmetic stuff in 3E. Was that something you were aware of earlier?

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

Red Shadow Claws
Just going through the rulebook, and from what I've seen, exceptional weapons and armor provide no bonuses besides cosmetic stuff in 3E. Was that something you were aware of earlier?

I was aware of it. But showing exceptional weapons and armor, especially of old design, should give a mental edge to our side. After all, it's not everyday someone finds a stash of exceptional weapons and armor in mint condition, of such old age and design, and just outfits his troops. Sometimes it's the appearances that can decide the battle.

 

[Esbilon]

I was aware of it. But showing exceptional weapons and armor, especially of old design, should give a mental edge to our side. After all, it's not everyday someone finds a stash of exceptional weapons and armor in mint condition, of such old age and design, and just outfits his troops. Sometimes it's the appearances that can decide the battle.

Since we're talking non-mechanical benefits here, there's also an edge to using weapons you're familiar with instead of picking up old designs

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

Since we're talking non-mechanical benefits here, there's also an edge to using weapons you're familiar with instead of picking up old designs

Doncha go raining on ma parade!

 

[jaydude]

Assuming no complaints, I'm going to change the scene to the Circle and its forces exiting the catacombs into Nalia.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

just one last post

sent you a Pm before i post.

 

[Esbilon]

How far is it from our current location to the palace?

 

[jaydude]

How far is it from our current location to the palace?

You're at Medium Range from the palace at the moment.

 

[Esbilon]

You're at Medium Range from the palace at the moment.

How do the defenses look if we're just rushing the place?

 

[jaydude]

There'll be a stone wall around the palace complex, along with a fortified gatehouse and gate reinforced with steel; breaking it would be a Strength 7+ feat. Given that it's night, the gate will almost certainly be closed right now.

 

[Esbilon]

There'll be a stone wall around the palace complex, along with a fortified gatehouse and gate reinforced with steel; breaking it would be a Strength 7+ feat. Given that it's night, the gate will almost certainly be closed right now.

Is the gatehouse in sight? How high is the wall? Where are the guards in relation to the door, and will they be able to see us approach it?

 

[jaydude]

The gatehouse isn't within sight of the catacombs entrance, but you wouldn't have to go far to spot it. The wall is roughly twelve meters high at least, and will have a narrow moat surrounding it (a holdover from the days before Elua became a big city). The palace guards can be assumed to be patrolling the walls and the gatehouse, but you should be able to sneak up on them with Dex + Stealth. Moving Ryan's troops up unseen will be Int/Wits + War, however.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

There'll be a stone wall around the palace complex, along with a fortified gatehouse and gate reinforced with steel; breaking it would be a Strength 7+ feat. Given that it's night, the gate will almost certainly be closed right now.

Only Ailera, Ryan, Axtis, and possibly his mount, can break the gate, and all of those Solars will need to invest in their Excellency, or a Charm.

What is the difficulty to climb the walls? we can have a few people climb over, and then open the gates for the others.

 

[jaydude]

Climbing the walls is difficulty 3.

 

[Esbilon]

Does Lock-Opening Touch still work if the gate is barred?

 

[jaydude]

Does Lock-Opening Touch still work if the gate is barred?

Unless there's a way to unbolt a door or gate from the outside, I shouldn't think so.