The Legonater

Round 6: Kirwin rallies Varen Merei defends herself Varen moves to B5 Varen vs Hydra Sprout B - (6, 6, 5, 3, +1) 4 Success vs. (4) 1 Success = 3 damage Zaria vs Hydra Sprout A - (3, 5 +1) 2 Successes vs. (2) 0 Successes = 2 damage (Hydra Sprout A death roll = 4, no regen) Hydra Sprout B moves to D3 Hydra Sprout B vs. Varen - (2, 5, 4, +1) 3 Successes vs. (6, 5) 2 Successes = 1 damage The party stays put, hunkering up against the two Sprouts as they charge. Kirwin's drone aids Varen as he places a solid shot through the center of one Sprout, almost splitting it in two. Its body stays together just enough for it to hurtle across Engineering, biting into Varen's ankles. Seeing the creature so close, Merei prepares for the worst. Zaria, meanwhile, continues her assault, turning towards the remaining Sprout and tearing it limb from limb and rendering the tendrils innert. The Enemy: Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 2/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: Self-Pollination - 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 3/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 2 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon), Makeshift Flamethrower (Standard Short-Range Elemental Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi) Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 3/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 3Spirit: 0/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 1/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 4/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 1/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (3), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision)

Round 4: Kirwin vs Hydra Sprout B - (+1, -1) 0 Successes vs. (2) 0 Successes = 0 damage Merei defends Varen Varen vs Hydra Sprout A - (5, +1, -1) 1 Success vs. (1) 0 Successes = 1 damage Zaria moves to B5 Zaria vs Hydra Calyx - (2, 5 +1) 2 Successes vs. (3, 2) 0 Successes = 2 damage Hydra Sprout B moves to B2 Hydra Sprout B vs. Varen - (4, 5, 1, +1) 3 Successes vs. (5, 6, 4, 6) 4 Successes = 0 damage Hydra Sprout A moves to C4 Hydra Sprout A vs Zaria - (4, 6, 1, +1) 3 Successes vs. (1, 4) 1 Success = 2 damage The heroes stand their ground against the alien infections. Kirwin lets another burst of flame soar overtop the sprout's head, sending it scuttling back towards Varen. It tries to take a bite of the lawyer, but Merei's defences protect Varen from any further damage. Varen levels his rifle at the nearest Sprout, but the shot mostly glances off the Hydra before it's able to reach its effective range. Zaria, fully healed, finishes her charge, dissecting the Calyx with a firm hit. She's taken off-guard by the foul odour rising from the dying creature, and a Sprout uses this to its advantage as it jumps after, sinking its mandibles into her arm. The Enemy: Hydra Sprout A Vitality: 2/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: NoneInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: Self-Pollination - 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: Self-Pollination - 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 3/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 2 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon), Makeshift Flamethrower (Standard Short-Range Elemental Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi) Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 3/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 3Spirit: 0/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 2/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 4/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 1/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (3), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision)

Round 4: Kirwin moves to C2 Kirwin rallies Varen Merei casts healing light on Varen (4, 5 +1) 3 Successes, +3 Vitality Varen vs. Hydra Calyx - (4, 3, 1, 6, +1) 3 Successes vs. (1, 6) 1 Successes = 2 damage Zaria moves to C4 Zaria drinks a Plasma Potion (5) +5 Vitality Hydra Sprout B moves to C1 Hydra Sprout B vs. Kirwin - (1, 4, 2, +1) 2 Successes vs. (3, 6) 1 Successes = 1 damage Hydra Calyx uses Thorn Shoot! Hydra Calyx vs. Varen - (6, 3, +2) 3 Successes vs. (6, 2) 1 Successes = 2 damage Hydra Sprout A vs Merei - (2, 1, 6, +1) 2 Successes vs. (6, 4) 2 Success = 0 damage The party spends the round recovering - Merei summons her energy to heal Varen while Zaria backs away from the Calyx to chug a plasma potion. Meanwhile, Kirwin's drone guides Varen's aim once more. This time, the lawyer's rifle scores true, burning through the fluid flesh of the Calyx. The alien creature is heavily wounded, and eyes up the man who shot it. Without Zaria forcing it back, it is able to root itself in position. Its liquid mass shifts, drawing away from its legs and towards its large talons. The appendage then shoots out, stretching across the room with its added length, puncturing Varen through his armour before pulling back into itself. The Sprouts join in the attack but aren't able to make much damage, only gnawing away at Kirwin's arm. The Enemy: Hydra Sprout A Vitality: 3/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: NoneInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: Self-Pollination - 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: Self-Pollination - 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Calyx Vitality: 1/10 Velocity: 2 Strength: 4 Skill: 2 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Intimidation 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 3 Equipment: Hydra Claw (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon) Innate: Swiping Claws (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon), Striking Talons (Calibrated Kinetic Long Range Weapon) Passive Ability: Thorn Shoot - Forgoes a Position action to make a Long Range attack, using its Velocity stat as its proficiency modifier The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 3/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 2 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon), Makeshift Flamethrower (Standard Short-Range Elemental Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi) Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 3/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 3Spirit: 0/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 2/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 6/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 1/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (3), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision) MM Note: The Sprout specials didn't have names before but now they do! Enjoy.

Round 3: Kirwin vs Hydra Sprout A - (+1, -1) 0 Success vs (5) 1 Success = 0 damage Merei moves to C3 Merei rallies Zaria Varen moves to B3 Varen vs. Hydra Calyx - (6, +1) 2 Successes vs. (4, 4) 2 Successes = 0 damage Zaria moves to C5 Zaria vs. Hydra Calyx - (2, 1, 4, 4, 4 +1) 4 Successes vs. (3, 1) 0 Successes = 4 damage Hydra Sprout B vs. Varen - (2, 3, 3, +1) 1 Success vs. (6, 6) 2 Successes = 0 damage Hydra Calyx moves to A6 Hydra Calyx vs. Zaria - (4, 6, 4, +1) 4 Successes vs. (2, 6) 1 Successes = 3 damage Hydra Sprout A moves to D3 Hydra Sprout A vs Merei - (5, 5, 4, +1) 4 Successes vs. (3, 5 +2) 4 Success = 0 damage Kirwin opens the round by spewing flames over the Hydra sprout gnawing at him. While the fire mostly shoots past the sprout, leaving it unharmed, the blast is still enough to spook the creature away from Kirwin and Merei. The Celestial shakes off an attack from the sprout while assisting Zaria as she closes the charge towards the Calyx. Varen fires a shot across the room but is busy shaking off his own Sprout, and his attack grazes off the Calyx's hide. Zaria, however, connects with a flurry of blows that the Calyx is unable to shake off, her blade shearing the viscous substance off its mass. The Calyx is pushed back to the airlock, but responds with an attack of its own. It swipes its talon at Zaria and sends it gouging deep into her flesh. Both are wounded and bloody, but seem ready to end the spar. The Enemy: Hydra Sprout A Vitality: 3/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: NoneInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Calyx Vitality: 3/10 Velocity: 2 Strength: 4 Skill: 2 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Intimidation 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 3 Equipment: Hydra Claw (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon) Innate: Swiping Claws (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon), Striking Talons (Calibrated Kinetic Long Range Weapon) Passive Ability: ??? The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 4/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 2 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon), Makeshift Flamethrower (Standard Short-Range Elemental Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi) Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 3/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 3Spirit: 1/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 1/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 2/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 1/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (4), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision)

MM Note: You're right, I missed the armour mod - fixed.

Round 2: Kirwin moves to C1 Kirwin rallies Varen Merei defends herself Varen vs. Hydra Sprout A - (2, 4, 5, 1, +1) 3 Successes vs. (4) 1 Success = 2 damage Zaria moves to C4 Zaria vs. Hydra Calyx - (5, 6, 1, 3, 1, 2 +1) 3 Successes vs. (1, 2) 0 Successes = 3 damage Hydra Sprout B vs. Varen - (1, 6, 5, +1) 3 Successes vs. (5, 3) 1 Success = 2 damage Hydra Calyx moves to C6 Hydra Calyx vs. Zaria - (3, 3, 2, +1) 1 Successes vs. (3, 4, +5) 6 Successes = 0 damage Hydra Sprout A moves to D1 Hydra Sprout A vs Kirwin - (6, 6, 2, +1) 3 Successes vs. (6, +1) 2 Success = 1 damage The battle heats up as the party goes to work. Kirwin's drone guides Varen's aim as he fires a shot at the furthest sprout, piercing through the creature's malleable flesh. Zaria charges the Calyx with a fury of blows. successfully pushing back the beast but only able to break skin a handful of times. The Calyx retaliates with a blow, but it glances off of Zaria's ward. The sprouts, meanwhile, converge on the rest of the party. Varen takes another bite from the nearest sprout, while the other goes after the lawyer's guide, attacking Kirwin. The group is battered and bruised, but prepare themselves for another round. The Enemy: Hydra Sprout A Vitality: 3/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: NoneInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Calyx Vitality: 7/10 Velocity: 2 Strength: 4 Skill: 2 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Intimidation 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 3 Equipment: Hydra Claw (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon) Innate: Swiping Claws (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon), Striking Talons (Calibrated Kinetic Long Range Weapon) Passive Ability: ??? The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 4/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 2 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi) Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 3/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2 (Defended +2)Smarts: 3Spirit: 1/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 1/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 5/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 1/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (4), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision)

MM Note: Still waiting on an action for Varen.

Round 1: Kirwin drinks a plasma potion - (2) +2 health Merei moves to C2 Merei rallies Zaria Varen moves to B1 Varen vs. Hydra Sprout B - (1, +1, -1) 0 Successes vs. (2) 0 Successes = 0 damage Zaria moves to B2 Zaria casts Warding Bond on herself (3, 4) +5 armour bonus to next attack Hydra Sprout B moves to B2 Hydra Sprout B vs. Varen - (3, 3, 5, +1) 2 Successes vs. (3, 4) 1 Success = 1 damage Hydra Calyx moves to C5 Hydra Calyx vs. Merei - (4, 6, 2, +1, -1) 2 Successes vs. (3, 3) 0 Successes = 2 damage Hydra Sprout A moves to B1 The party snaps into action, preparing themselves for the fight. Kirwin chugs a plasma potion while Merei gives Zaria some empowering words. Zaria herself kneels down and prepares a ward, ready to tank the first strike against her. Varen gives cover fire, but at the distance, his shot goes just wide of the Hydra sprout as it closes in on him and bites his arm. The Calyx scuttles forward and sends a powerful talon swinging at Merei, the liquid-like arm managing to hit her even at a distance. The last sprout moves into position as the next round begins... The Enemy: Hydra Sprout A Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: NoneInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Calyx Vitality: 10/10 Velocity: 2 Strength: 4 Skill: 2 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Intimidation 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 3 Equipment: Hydra Claw (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon) Innate: Swiping Claws (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon), Striking Talons (Calibrated Kinetic Long Range Weapon) Passive Ability: ??? The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 5/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 2 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi)Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 3/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 3Spirit: 1/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 3/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 5/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 2/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (4), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision) MM Note: For posterity's sake, I apparently forgot to post the results of the Calyx's initiative roll, which was 6, 3.

The group steps into Engineering, and at once their hands instinctively fly to their weapons. While Dean and Duncan are nowhere in sight, the heroes immediately spot the swarm of Hydra in the room. Tendris and off-shoots form into a horde of the small creatures, before a few of hose form together into a larger Hydra monster. Behind the mass of liquid-y flesh are two crewmembers, and the airlock into the containers, which appears to be partly destroyed. There is no time to survey the situation as the Hydra creatures bear down on the party... PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Round 0: Kirwin Initiative Check - (2) 0 SuccessesMerei Initiative Check - (3, 3) 0 SuccessesVaren Initiative Check - (1, 5) 1 SuccessZaria Initiative Check - (2, 5, 2) 1 Success Hydra Sprout A - (2, 3, 1) 0 Successes Hydra Sprout B - (4, 2, 5) 2 successes The Enemy: Hydra Sprout A Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: NoneInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Sprout B Vitality: 5/5Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 1Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 3, Nature 1, Survival 1Equipment: 10 CreditsInnate: Piercing Mandibles (Standard Kinetic Melee Weapon) Passive Ability: 1/3 chance to revive upon death, gaining 1d4 health. Hydra Calyx Vitality: 10/10 Velocity: 2 Strength: 4 Skill: 2 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Intimidation 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 3 Equipment: Hydra Claw (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon) Innate: Swiping Claws (Standard Kinetic Short Range Weapon), Striking Talons (Calibrated Kinetic Long Range Weapon) Passive Ability: ??? The Party: Kirwin (karmajay)Character Points: 3/16 Vitality: 3/6Velocity: 1Strength: 2Skill: 1Smarts: 3Proficiencies: Coding 2, Piloting 1, Engineering 2, Explosives 1, Technology 2 Credits: 18Equipment: Drone (Standard Long Range Elemental Weapon), Adventuring Leathers (Standard Kinetic Armour), Utility BeltInventory: 3 Hampering Minor Chemical Contained grenades, 3 Plasma Potions, Hacking Chip, Captain Ilbery's Security Card, Captain's Sidearm (Standard Short-Range Energy Weapon, Alien Mandible (Standard Kinetic Weapon) Merei TeoAge 24 Female, Helioi-Touched Celestial (Born Menahi)Character Points: 2/16 Vitality: 5/6 Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 3Spirit: 1/3Proficiencies: Occult 1, Religion 1, Coding 1, Insight 1Known Spells: Healing Light, Solar Flare, Gravity SinkCredits: 151Equipment: Teo Family Pocket-Watch (Kinetic Weapon), Utility Belt (Grants +1 Engineering or Medicine Check Success) Inventory: Essence of Intellect, Plasma Potion, Nanite Elixir, Aether Brew Varen Nastayo (KotZ)26, Male, HumanCharacter Points: 3/15 Vitality: 4/5Velocity: 2Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 2Spirit: 0Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1, Coding 1*Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 124Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator CubeInventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect, Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon), Adrenaline Decoction, 2x Bulking Stim, Aether Brew, Plasma Potion Zaria Kanara (Kintobor) 226 Year Old Female ElfCharacter Points: 3/17 Vitality: 5/6Velocity: 3Strength: 2Skill: 2Smarts: 1Spirit: 2/2Proficiencies: Athletics 1, Religion 2, Melee Weapons 2Known Spells: Warding Bond, Sonic SweepCredits: 139Equipment: Power Khopesh (Standard Kintetic Melee Weapon), Dune Sea Armour (Standard Kinetic Armour), Farsight GogglesInventory: Plasma Potion (4), Aether Brew, Essence of Toughness, Holoscroll (Enhanced Vision) MM Note: I'm also just realizing that some of the loot (the sidearm and mandible) from the previous fight weren't distributed, so I'm going to hand them to Kirwin for the moment but if someone wants to retroactively claim them feel free to.

Jane glances back at the body and blanches, staring in horror at her former crewmmate. That's... was... Bob. Bob Shatford. I... you said we'd be safe with the captain? I think... I think we'll head that way now. Thanks for all you've done, and all.

W- Willy Tyne, ma'am. Junior. Ma'am. Merei Religion Check DC 1 - 4, 1, 1, 6 (Two successes) Merei applies a little heat to the man, careful not to burn him, and the Hydra skitters away and vanishes into the darkness. I am Alexi Larson. Jane Irving, assistant pilot. And who might you be? Would be nice to know a little about our rescuers before we hang on your every word, you know. Kirwin Coding Check DC 1 - 5, 2, 1, 6, 3 (Two successes) Kirwin is able to download the emergency recordings onto his chip. "Playing <08/29|0612> [Personal Recording: Doctor Linda Greenlaw]" Exciting developments! I was able to confirm my findings from last night, GL-7743 is certainly intelligent! The behavior that I've been able to detect seems to point towards a young organism. Its primary concern is that of feeding, seeking sources of energy to sustain its growth. And it is growing! This sort of finding is unprecedented; we know nothing of this creature, and I have yet to be able to find a medium of communication with it. So far it appears primarily driven by primal needs; food, shelter, etcetera. But once those needs are met I think it's only a matter of time until it seeks out an intellectual, relational connection. What could we learn about this creature? Where is it from, what does it know about the depths of space that we don't? I can hardly contain myself!! I need to check it out later today, maybe I can reach another breakthrough... "Playing <09/04|1204> [Interior Recording: Chief Engineer Ernest McSorley, Assistant Engineer Artemis Callaghan]" Callaghan, how are you holding up? I appreciate you asking, sir. Losing Bugsy was... well, it was a shock, to be sure. It was a shock to us all, Callaghan. An' we're gonna make sure it doesn't happen again. Nobody else is dying tonight. You're a bit of a tech whizz, is that right? I have something of a mission for you - Cap'n's got us working on something to get us out of this mess. I'm happy to do anything I can to help, sir. What exactly are we looking to build? Well.. it's a li'l complicated. And hush-hush. Meet me in Engineering when you're able. "Playing <09/09|0903> [Interior Recording: Head Pilot Simon Dunn, Assistant Pilot Jane Irving]" 'Aight, Jane. I think this is it. Are you sure about this, Simon? Sure as I'm 'gonna be. Best to not rethink it now. Besides, we're all sitting ducks if nobody goes back to finish this, and there's no way of knowing if that's a better plan for us. And what about your family? I don't want you rushing into something- Peter's got a good head on his shoulders. He'll be able to make it without me. I'm not sure we've got much other choice anyways... hold the fort for me, Jane. And if I don't come back, hopefully that means I did it. ...I hope you're right. Best of luck, out there. We're all countin' on you.

Zaria Melee Weapons Check DC 3 - 5, 4, 4, 4, 6, 1, 5, 3 +1 (Seven successes) With determined vigilance, Zaria swings her khopesh in a flurry, atomizing the Hydra attached to the Chimeran. Acting fast, she and Merei grab the last crewmate and rush out of the room. Tha-thank you... When did you lot get here? How long's it been?

Zaria Melee Weapons Check DC 1 - 5, 3, 2, 4, 5 +1 (Four successes) Kirwin Short Range Weapons Check DC 1 - 1, 1, 2 (Zero successes) Zaria flips the khopesh in her hand and stabs it down into the Hydra, severing it in twain and rendering the offshoot inert. At the action, the Chimeran awakes, as if shaken from a deep slumber. Hmm...? Who are yo- Agitated, another strain of the Hydra leaps at the Chimeran. Kirwin fires a blast of their flamethrower but misses, and the Hydra attaches itself to the nape of the Chimeran's neck.

Merei Religion Check DC 1/3 - 3, 5, 1, 3 (One success) Zaria Melee Weapons Check DC 1/3 - 6, 1, 2, 3, 5 +1 (Three successes) Merei positions herself under the man strapped to the ceiling, lightly pulling them down so that Zaria can cleanly sweep her blade through the tendrils holding him. Caught in the gravity well, the man is slowly lowered to the ground. He blinks awake, the liquid material still covering his face. Oh stars... what is happening? Kirwin Medicine Check DC 1 - 2, 1, 4 (One success) Kirwin approaches the woman on the floor, and lightly shakes her awake without the Hydra reacting. Hmm...? Is it my shift already? I was just laying down for a couple winks... Meanwhile, the tendrils that had caught the first man begin to scramble, reaching for the Chimeran on the floor.

The Crew's Quarters is in as bad of a state as the rest of the ship. Tendrils and off-shoots of the Hydra swarm over the room. One man is wrapped up by the creature and pinned to the ceiling. Another has been ripped apart by the Hydra growing through his body. A Chimeran man and human woman are also passed out in the space, seemingly unaware of what has sprouted around them.

I'm gonna be honest, I wasn't expecting Yul'Yom to be personalized. Thanks for all the effort put into this, WBD, what a cool first event! Also, regarding the Resource Hub, is your goal to have mostly non-descript characters for future MMs to plug and play? Or do you also want "main NPCs" in there in case an MM might want to pick up a major character and use them?

Merei finds security dogtags on the body reading "Tamsin Truxton." MM Note: Just for your convenience, I'm bumping the map of Alpha for all of you.

Kirwin blasts through the wall of tendrils, and the Hydra skittered away, disappearing into the darkness of the ship. The group proceeds forward, where they come to the other end of the corridor. A Daraki lies against one wall, impaled by a spike-like shoot from the Hydra. They appear to be facing the starboard entrance to the mess hall, which has been destroyed much like the portside entrance. On the opposite wall of the corridor is a similar-destroyed entrance to Valencia's lounge. At the end of the hall the entrance to Engineering awaits them, its lock seemingly blown open by Dean and Duncan.

Merei looks around the security room, and finds herself at Gail's console. While most security functions are currently offline in this section, she is still able to access backup recordings and emergency settings. "Playing <08/30|0800> [Outgoing Recording: Chief of Security Andrea Gail, all security consoles]" Alright everyone, here's the update: we're officially beginning to take security measures. The means increased shifts, increased checkpoints, the works. Don't be surprised if we implement quarantine measures next. With the engines cutting out this morning, we're also switching to a regimented power supply. That means Alpha only runs on Alpha's power, Beta with Beta's, etcetera. Hopefully that slows down whatever is screwing with our systems. If, gods forbid, you have to reset power yourself, every cargo container's supply controls should be at the security console, and here in Alpha you'll have to go talk to McSorley in Engineering. Eyes alert, all; let's make the rest of this trip a safe one. "Playing <09/02|0800> [Outgoing Recording: Chief of Security Andrea Gail, all security consoles]" I'm not going to sugarcoat it. If you somehow haven't heard yet, we lost Bugsy Moran yesterday. I had to finish the job myself, and let me tell the lot of you, I'm not going to sleep well if I have to do that. So beyond the quarantine measures, I'm sending you all out with flares. If you want something a little heavier than that, come talk to me, but as far as I can tell fire does a pretty damn good job at putting this Hydra thing down. 'Guess Greenlaw had one thing right. If you see any of those tendrils on the wall, burn 'em up. I don't care how superfluous it feels. If you see any of those walls it likes to build up you can tear right through them. We're cutting the head off this snake one way or another. "Playing <09/08|0800> [Outgoing Recording: Chief of Security Andrea Gail, all security consoles]" Another security memo. These are getting more frequent than any of us would like, believe me. It has come to my attention that some of our crew is trying to reach unsafe areas of the ship. The rear cargo containers, the mess hall, etc. I bet you didn't think I could put much more security pressure on this ship, but damnit I've found a way. Truxton, you're on mess hall security. I don't give a damn how dull it is, you watch that entrance and make sure no one gets in. Morrison, I'm putting you in charge of cargo access. Keep an eye on the cams and make sure that thing doesn't move. No one gets in without my direct confirmation. Let's get it done, people. I don't want to see anymore deaths on my watch.

As Zaria steadies her khopesh, the Hydra eye seems to gaze up at her, waiting on her every action. There is a cold silence in the room. For a moment, nobody moves. Then, in one smooth action, Zaria swings her blade across the shoulders of Valencia's chief of security. Andrew Gail makes a gasping sound as the sword passes through her, and then nothing. Her head falls to the floor. Its host dead, the Hydra eye retreats back through Gail's body and skitters up the wall as a tendril, retreating into the ventilation system. The silence returns to the room as the heroes stare at the body and contemplate their next decision.

It's been a pretty busy week w/ holidays and all, but I'm glad you guys are still really engaging with everyone going on! One of the pros of a more hands-off, player-orientated quest is the ability to drop a dilemma on players and walk away as they figure it out.

Merei glances out into the corridor as she awaits the group's decision, and sees Dean and Duncan conversing by the engineering door before pulling out a gun and shooting the lock open, and stepping through.

At Varen's words, Gail's eyes suddenly shoot in his direction. They are blank, expressionless, but clearly something in her subconscious is processing the outward stimuli. Kirwin Engineering Check (DC 3) - 1, 5, 2, 4, 4 (Three successes) Kirwin heads back through the ship to scavenge resources and create an improvised weapon. After some tinkering, he returns to the group with a makeshift flame thrower. Makeshift Flame Thrower - Standard Short-Range Elemental Weapon. Zaria Athletics Check (DC 1) - 1, 3, 5, 6 (Two successes) With some straining, Zaria is able to pull the gun away from the security chief's tight grip. Gail's hand immediately clamps down around the empty space, forming an awkward fist.

Zaria Medicine Check (DC 1/3) - 1, 6, 3 (One success) Zaria looks over the body and finds a dog tag that labels the woman as Andrea Gail. While she can't determine a lot about the specifics of Gail's condition, it appears the creature has grown straight through her. The glowing red eye seems to be gazing up at Zaria, but there is no movement. Gail's left hand has sprouted into a tendril, while her right hand is gripped tight around a gun. To Zaria's surprise, Gail is still breathing, apparently kept alive by the Hydra.

With a pleasant beep, the door unlocks and slides open. Immediately, a foul smell begins to flow into the hallway as Kirwin takes a look a what waits for them in the security office. Leaning against the desk is an older woman, face frozen in fury. It appears that some of the Hydra monster has grown through her, forming an unblinking eye over her torso. Blood is spilled all around her. Beside her is a rack of various types of weapons, and a cabinet covered in more tendrils. Meanwhile, in the corridor, Dean and Duncan glance at each. Uncomfortable with Merei's attention, they slowly back towards the other end of the corridor. Well, if you come across anything, please report it to your local authorities! We'll keep an eye out for your group... I'm not fully convinced you don't have your hands in this somehow. Hart cleaning its own? Rest assured we'll get to the bottom of this. See you on the other side. They move towards Engineering.