The Day of Thunder

"It represents invention and destruction." she answered. "It's dangerous, but important to us. It keeps us warm, helps us build, and can protect us."

She shrugged. "I like all of them, really. My sister taught me how each element connects to the others, even with how different they are. However, Fire responds to me quickly and more naturally than the others."

Nao saw her fears surround her. They weighed her down and made her feel useless. She felt could do nothing. But, she had to try, even if it might cost her everything. She managed to make her way to Ai, cutting herself as she ran. She smeard her blood on her cousin's armor abd it immediately began to...

She laughed as they spun around.

"Air likes games and tricks. Fire is always hungry. Earth sleeps a lot, but theur pretty reliable. And, water's always a little different."

She followed the nezumi as well as she could.

"Not really. Maybe for the air spirits. They like to be entertained." she explained. "Do you dance for all of your magic?"

I am going to be stunned until Round 3.

Nao was ready to meet her destiny. But, she was afraid of what that might be.

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D7 LA-LE, Heaven or Hell, Initiative | 6k3 ⇒ 23

D7 LA-LE, Heaven or Hell, Fear 4, Earth's Touch, VP for +1k1 | 5k5+4 ⇒ 24 (TN: 25)

Stance: Defense
ATN: 29 (Air Kami's Blessing)
VP: 1/4 used
Wounds: 0

"The path of man, can only be known, and walked, by man." Nao said. "We will not let you lead them astray."

Nao was carefully packing various items away. Most of them were scrolls filled with notes. The stone Genji had given her and the bottle Kenji had given her were there too. Once it was all secure, she closed the pack and took out a fresh scroll.

She began writing.

"Even with my mother's spear, I will be of little use in direct combat with anything." Nao said. "I have asked the air spirits to watch over me, however. They will give me some additional protection."

Nao situated those participating and began a prayer. It was a low, rumbling chant that grew louder as their blood soaked into the earth. - - - D7 LA-LE, Heaven or Hell, Casting earth's Touch as a Ritual, Earth ML1, Spellcraft Maastery, Chuchu FR +1CR to increase duration to 2 hours, 2 wounds to Nao,...

"It is our turn to bleed." Nao said. She looked to the other Thunders. "I can ask the earth to aid us, to strengthen our wills, but to do so for all of us, will require sacrifice from all of us." - - - Nao will be casting Earth's Touch as a ritual, to increase Willpower by one for two hours (with he...

Nao was still burning them from a distance, moving towards her cousins as the way to safety was cleared for the villagers.

Another bolt of fire reduced an effigy to ash. Nao stood at its point of origin, wrapping a cloth around her palm. She gave Satsuki a smile, then looked for any more threats.

So, I'm casting the spell and everyone else who would benefit from it contributes two wounds for the two raises required for additional targets? Any limits or additional costs you would like applied?

Mid-Morning Protect the Villagers! [D7, MM and LM, Event Master Post], MM, Casting Envious Flames, Affinity, Fire ML 1, Chuchu FR Reduce TN, Spellcraft Mastery, 1 Wound | 8k3 ⇒ 56 (TN: 5) Late Morning Protect the Villagers! [D7, MM and LM, Event Master Post], LM, Casting Envious Flames, Affinity, Fi...

Alright, I will buff Nao, Ai, Wu Zhe, Naraku, Norikage and one other. I'm mchecking to see if I can do it as a ritual for everyone. But, I should be able to handle it for people regardless.

Note: it will increase Willpower (or Stamina), but it does not increase the Ring.

Is it possible to cast Earth's Touch as a ritual, to apply it to more targets who take wounds? It is an ML 1 spell that allows up to three additional targets for 2 raises each. I'm fine with covering a few people with multiple castings, but I thought I'd check to see if there was a better way it cou...

Alright, Ai and Wu Zhe.