The Day of Thunder

Ayako sighed with relief as Tai’s healing spells took hold. (Anjing's bandaging probably helped, too!) “Thank you, Auntie Tai,” she said. “That’s much better. Why, I could fight another Shinsei right now!” Her eyes crinkled a little at this; the bruises on her face were faded and nearly gone. “Like ...

"And after we've got you patched up and your head's cleared a bit we're going to need you to think back to what you saw. Anything you can remember could be valuable and gives us a lead. Makime and Tai both got their heads on right. Was this Shinsei corrupted or something else? Was it him? Maybe som...

Sugri sighs, resists rolling his eyes, reaches down and flicks the tip of Ayako's nose... firmly. "You are awake. You are a hero. Stop doubting your damn self." “Oh~~!!” Ayako blinked several times, and her eyes became more alert. Then a hint of a blush appeared beneath the black-and-blue bruises. ...

"I saw feathers. Some sort of costuming I assume... but he was a man... I think." He ponders the chaos at the end of the fight, he had been so focused on Shinsei and the path he had fled, "There was something else. A fox... but large, too large... and too many tails?" “Oh,” Ayako said, sounding a l...

“Did.. did you see what happened to Ukyou?” Ayako asked tentatively. “I came here to help him, but I don’t know where he is now.”

“I.. I thought I saw not-Shinsei turn him into a bird,” she admitted. “But I don’t know if that was just a dream.”

The younger Crab tried to stand up straighter as she gave her report to the daimyo, but it was obviously difficult. “Something powerful wearing the form of Shinsei is attacking people,” Ayako reported. The most important news first, she had been taught. Then she elaborated. “The monk Ukyou asked for...

The figure of Yoshitsune Ayako could be seen approaching the camp, stumbling through the rain and moving slowly. As she crossed the wards, she called in a hoarse voice, "Lady Anjing! I ... I must report to you." Bloodstains can be seen on her armor.

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Crippled (72 wounds)

"There was at least one demon prowling last night though it did not look like you, nor me nor Shinsei, but something twisted and elongated with fingers like the fangs of snakes. It vanished when I spotted it and I could find no trace after. It seems there may have been many such creatures or that t...

He nods, "Your eyes did not deceive you. It was Shinsei... well it was Shinsei's body. It seemed he was still in there, at least in part, and fighting against whatever has taken his mind. I do not know if it is madness, curse, or possession though given all that has happened I would guess the latte...

Ayako tried to refuse Sugri's assistance for a moment, before relenting after deciding that standing up, even with help, was more dignified. "The enemy fled? " Ayako asked. She rubbed her jawline, where a massive purple bruise had formed. "Thank the fortunes. Umm.... just to be clear ... what did th...

Everything had gone black for Ayako after not-Shinsei’s fists struck her down. Sometime later, the Crab warrior’s eyes cracked open after Satsuki’s magic took effect. “Is….is this real?” Ayako croaked weakly. — Took 38-5 = 33 and 33-5 = 28 damage, void to reduce damage by 10. Wounds 85/92 (Out) afte...

his already pronounced physique bulged, muscles growing almost instantly and sharp eyes looked at the samurai. he swung a punch out at Ayako but found his arm not moving as it should and growled in frustration " Stop fighting. " he hissed before he muttered something under his breath "He falters, A...

“Yes,” Ayako said through gritted teeth. “I’ve been called stubborn before. I guess it’s just a failing of mine.” The mad monk’s pummeling was having an effect, but the Crab remained an unyielding wall before her friends. - Hit for 33 -5 (Reduction) -10 (Void Point) = 18 damage, then hit for 21 -5 (...

As if in a dream, Ayako saw brave Matsu fall in slow motion, then the corrupted Shinsei monster was upon her, fists flying. Instinct took over as the Crab warrior blocked every attack with her axe. “I won’t let you hurt anyone else,” Ayako heard herself say to not-Shinsei. “You’ll have to go through...

He engages the crab guarding the dragon and launches another devastating flurry hands and knees crashing into Ayako " are you sure you should be here little Crab? " --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Simple action attack Ayako D4 fight attack on Ayako 2 rais...

It made no sense why Shinsei was attacking them ... it was clearly not-Shinsei , some fiendish creature just like the not-Ayako that she had dreamed about earlier that night. And now, suddenly, they were in battle. Ayako wasn't sure if she wasn't still dreaming; everything seemed to move so slowly i...

I forgot that the contested part of the Grapple roll isn't until the start of a participants turn. I'm sure he'd be able to shake me off easily but if I land one then it would at least eat one of his simple actions. Of course landing it in the first place is still an issue. I'd have better odds wit...

I'm just teasing, I'm fine with it. Saving the monk is something heroes would do.

Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:44 pm

I mean... I don't know how these water kami work. This will be my first time casting a water spell!

So none of us are attacking and our fire shugenja is casting a spell from her deficient element, LOL! Hopefully this will work!

(Teasing, btw - I'm fine with this)

Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:34 pm

I think I would like to try to help Ukyo first so he doesn't die-die.

I mean Shinsei turned Ukyo into a pile of feathers, can you even cure someone of that??