The Day of Thunder

Ryoshun Yukara wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:40 pm

Glancing at Ayako, she added, "Is that not what she said - in her madness, before she was woken?"

"I think you're right, I did hear her say something like that," Ayako said, shivering a little at the thought. "A chilling fate. I'm glad we were able to save them."

"I'm sure Lady Anjing will know what to do," Ayako said loyally. "Or know who to ask about it, at any rate; I suppose you're right that this dream stuff is more spiritual than anything else." "Though I think I'm getting the hang of preventing those bad dreams from affecting my sleep too much," she c...

Glancing back to Ayako, she added, "You may not feel too hurt, but you still look rather battered. I will walk with you to the healer, once you are ready." "I know enough to bandage some wounds if nessacary." Kenji offered. "Though an actual healer back at our camp would likely be better." "Thank y...

"Peace, yes. I hope that will come to pass," Ayako agreed. "We just have to defeat this Champion of Jigoku. And I'm sure that will happen; I know Lady Anjing has been conferring with the other daimyo and I'm sure they've come up with a plan, maybe with the help of the monks."

"What about you Yoshitsune-san? Are your wounds okay?" "Well, they're not too bad," Ayako replied, rubbing her split lip. "But I should probably get someone to take a look at them." [Ayako is at 41 wounds (Grazed)] The man looked up a few tears on his cheeks the young girl had quieted but was sniff...

The family outside was coming to the young daughter had begun crying and a shout of "Aoyama!" Was heard as Yamagato lunged for the disappearing house passing harmlessly through the building as it disappeared and landing in a heap in the dirt. He looks up and around and scrambles to his son "Oh Shoj...

After absorbing the monster’s powerful blows, Ayako wiped a faint trickle of blood from her mouth. “Your family is safe now,” Ayako said in a reassuring voice - to whatever remained of the real Aoyama. Then she raised her weapon and delivered two mighty swings of her axe. Falling back to follow Kenj...

For what it's worth I think this attack should actually hit, since Aoyama is in Full Attack (ATN18):

Akodo Kenji wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:44 pm

Simple Action: attack
Round 4 second Simple Attack on Aoyama. free raise for called shot leg. 1 raise for damage final tn 33 | 9k4 ⇒ 26 (TN: 33) = Miss

Akodo Kenji wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:30 pm

Yoshitsune Ayako wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:00 pm

I guess we could all take a parting shot, then leave as a free action? Maybe it would be wise not to get trapped in the dreaming.

This was my intention. Going to try and hobble her, then exit with free move.

Sounds good! I'll be right behind you then.

Otomo Akutou wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:57 pm

Kenji has to be evacuated.
He's a Thunder (unless I've misread entirely).
We rather need him for D7.

With this in mind, I'll wait to see what Kenji does - if he exits the scene this round, Ayako will take a parting shot and leave too. If he sticks around, Ayako will stay to help.

"I didn't know much about building things to start with, either," Ayako admitted. "But spending the whole day, I picked up a little about how it works. I kind of liked it!" "If we get out of this, uh, situation , I think I might like to do more," she daydreamed idly. "The Crab mountains aren't too h...

"We all helped rebuild those farm houses yesterday," Ayako remembered. "I'd like to think that it'll be like that. No one person could have fixed all the houses by herself; but with a lot of friends working together, we were able to get it done. And a lot of people will have someplace warm and dry t...

"Yes, it sounds like the monk Nozomi has some ideas for carrying out Shinsei's plan," Ayako agreed. "I'm, uh, hopeful that I can play some small part in it. I tried to do some of the things the old Shinsei said to do .... stuff he said before he went crazy, I mean."

I guess we could all take a parting shot, then leave as a free action? Maybe it would be wise not to get trapped in the dreaming.

Ayako sent the second stone skipping along the surface of the pond with another splish-splish-plonk! Then turned and smiled warmly as she saw Sora approaching.

"Hello, Jiyo-sama!" she said with a friendly tone. "It's an exciting day, isn't it?"

As of round 4, I think all the family members have been rescued, and Aoyama is in full attack (lowering her ATN). It doesn't look like we can expel the evil spirit from her (though not for lack of trying). What do y'all think about going on the offensive to try and finish her before the time runs out?

Ayako didn’t actually understand the exact metaphysics of what was supposed to happen on the Day of Thunder. Like, at all. There was supposed to be thunder (probably?) and there would be a big battle (almost certainly?). But beyond that, she really had no idea. Nevertheless, Ayako knew they needed t...

After a brief prayer, Yoshitsune Ayako moved to the edge of the pond, where she selected a small, flat stone. With a flick of her wrist, she sent the stone skipping over the surface of the pond, bouncing once, twice ... thrice, before it sank beneath the water with a plunk. Bending down, Ayako caref...

"Give up, evil ghost," the Crab growled as the shadow over Aoyama returned. "We will not let you have her!" Ayako visualized the evil spirit in her mind's eye, then imagined it becoming smaller... weaker... - Healthy, Defense stance, ATN37 Simple action to 6LE Combat round 3, Lucid Dreaming to affec...

Ryoshun Yukara wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:03 pm

Does the init boost via void only last 1 round? For some reason thought it was permanent.

Oh well. Been a while since I messed with it.

I think it should be "for the duration of the current skirmish".