When you finally get to the museum. It is pretty much deserted except a few guard cars and the curator

The museum is officially closed.

ask to speak with the curator

Once someone with some authority is found Sentinel will inform them of the threat and recommend that the heroes help secure the museum.  He'd also like  to confirm the artifacts are still in place.

and evaluate if any appear to have a touch of magic to them

Ginormica will attempt to find an entrance while shrunk to insect size.

Najewa, back in her mortal form, lands atop the roof and seeks entry, possibly via air ducts.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 5):

Ginormica and Najawe sneak in.  No problem.   The curator talks to Wraith and Sentinel   How may I help you.   The museum is closed

If Harry opened a door or someone else did to talk to the heroes Ginormica will slip through the door at insect size to have a look see.

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 6):
"there was an attempt to steal artifacts from here earlier"
"I was wondering what these artifacts are preported to be magical to what effect?"

In reply to Wraith (msg # 8):

The man scoffs.    i have been at this facility for years.   Not once had anyone tried to steal any artifacts.   Nor have I noticed any so called magic.   You obviously have the wrong museum.   Good day . 

And he begins to turn around.

Did I get inside?

"Oh of course," Sentinel steps forward, placing a foot against the door to prevent its closure, "but we should warn you that earlier today the library with ol' Pickman's name on it was attacked by a group of superpowered thugs. Keenly interested in this book here," he opens to the section where the pages were torn out and hands  "American Indian Legends and Artifacts" to Harry.

"Those pages they took, now what do you think was on them?  Have a look at the index and you'll see they refer to some of the artifacts here in your museum. Now, I'm not a betting man, but if I were I'd lay a good pound note on them showing up here to get those items soon.  And considering the amount of damage they caused at the library, you can bet they'll do the same to anything and anyone here who gets in their way."

"One of 'em a mage, looks like he's got real magic.  One's no longer Human, kind of like a gorilla and wicked strong.  The other's on fire, I mean literally on fire, and tossing it about like he wants the world to burn.  Heaven help us if they've added another to their group by now."

Hoping he's made his case, but just to be sure, the mystic finishes with, "You can contact the library, confirm what I've told you.  You can also confirm we managed to drive them off and capture some of their minions.  Then you need to decide if you really want to face these chaps with just your security staff or if you might need a little bit of help."

"We'll wait."

He smiles to the manager

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 11):

Ginormica makes it inside unseen

The curators eyes widen.    pick man you say?    he looks around.     Not many know this, but the museum has a complete collection of his work.   Even the unpublished manuscripts.   The ape and fiery person are demons according to Pickman.   Fascinating read.   The man was obsessed.  Come in.   But you must be accompanied by myself or a guard. 

Najewa sneaks in, lowering herself to the ground. As she starts stalking through the museum in search of the Native American section, she pauses as her supernatural senses take in the sounds and sights all around her. She even notices the slight displacement of air as Ginormica moves.


08:13, Today: Najewa rolled 3 (with 0 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception 16-. Made it by 13!!

08:12, Today: Najewa rolled 12 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Stealth 13-.

Ginormica makes her way to the Native American section to see what might be amok if anything. She's not terribly familiar with Native American art or history as such the most she can do really is see if anything is disturbed or if anyone else is in the museum near it.

2:07, Today: Ginormica rolled 13 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception, 14-.

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 12):

Wraith will follow them inside

In reply to Wraith (msg # 15):

Most of the things are Native American.  Najawea will approach the case and feel a sense of foreboding.   Its a scythe.   It feels evil.

Sentinel and Wraith make a perceptions roll.

"So you're familiar with his work?" Sentinel takes up the rear as he and Wraith follow Radal inside, "What can you tell us of these demons?  We watches this mage transform a gang member into one of them, is there any chance the entity can be exorcised?  Any clues as to their goal?"

18:09, Today: Sentinel rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  PER roll.
- made by 2

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 16):

Perception roll w/N-Ray Perception (Touch Group), +1 to PER Roll, Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Targeting, Telescopic:  +14, Tracking, Transmit (50 Active Points)No mods till after 1km
21:40, Today: Wraith rolled 5 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system ((2, 1, 2)). made it by 9

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 16):

Najewa reads the card accompanying the scythe. She tries to recall any Indian evil spirits that used such an implement.

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 17):

  According to one of his works of fiction,  a demon used an item to summon his fellow demons.  Otherwise, he can only do one at a time.   It may have been a weapon (aka scythe)  He would be very powerful. In that book is a summoning spell.  Perhaps you can use it to send him back. I will have to look for it.   


Wraith sees a demon outside.

Najewa,  the scythe has been used a number of times in the past and even Earth master says he'd like to get a hold of it

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 20):

Najewa also has heard of a place called Snake island,  but doesn't know where it is

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 20):

"We have company , we need to get to the scythe before him"

Wraith points out the demon

Najewa quietly removes the scythe from the case, checking for security systems first.


12:57, Today: Najewa rolled 14 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception 16-.
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"Bloody Hell, already?" Sentinel groans as he scans the room with his mystic sight, "Their veil must be impressive, I can't detect them."

"Can you lead us to this scythe?" he asks Radal.

Sentinel cannot see through walls like Wraith unfortunately but perhaps his mystic sight picked something else up.

16:10, Today: Sentinel rolled 13 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Detect Magic: Detect A Class Of Things 13- (Sight Group)

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 24):

Najewa opens the case (only made it by 2)

Henry gets up quickly and leads you to the display room.  she's stealing the scythe!  (Najewa)  stop her ! 

"Easy lad," Sentinel smiles as he walks past Henry and motions in greeting to Najewa, "she's not with the demons, in fact she was instrumental in stopping them at the library earlier today."

"Wondered when you'd make an appearance," he nodes to Najewa, "According to Wraith here at least one demon's outside now.  More to come I expect.  Perhaps we should work together to keep that little trinket safe?"

The native heroine didn't seem like a joiner but he could only hope she would recognize the danger of attempting to exit the museum alone holding the very item the demons appeared to covet.

To Henry he asks, "Don't suppose old Pickman left any protective artifacts, did he?  Anything to ward off these buggers or that was jolly good at hurting them?  If not what's the most secure room you've got in this building?"

"Not much time, everyone.  We need a plan quick."
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Najewa says "this scythe is both magical and Evil. It has been used many times to summon demons. An old Enemy of mine, Earth Master, has been seeking this for years. It must be kept away from the magician. I could slay the demon, but what of the next? The scythe must be moved to where no demons can tread. A Holy place, consecrated against agents of evil."

In reply to Najewa (msg # 27):

  in many of Pickmans fictional books he uses iron. I don't think any item here is iron, perhaps one of the weapons on display.   But some are very rare and fragile

Najewa says "My spear's head is iron. Traditional since we took up metalwork."

"It is not right to take that which does not belong to you, no matter the cause." Ginormica interjects her insect like form witnessing what's going on.

Ginormica will turn off her shrinking and grow to normal height "As shown though the Museum lacks adequate safeguards against superhuman intrusion. There is a danger for the scythe out in the open as it is. Do you have a vault or other place where it might be kept more securely?"

It might take a while but I might be able to crush it with some help from a black hole

In reply to Ginormica (msg # 30):

The woman growing threw Henry off guard <red Z>  They are just tools.  I didn't think that they were dangerous.   I have a vault.   </red,>

"Can you show us your vault?" Ginormica asks.

In reply to Ginormica (msg # 33):

sure,

Everyone make a perception roll.  This includes my 3 new heroes
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N-Ray Perception (Touch Group), +1 to PER Roll, Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Targeting, Telescopic:  +14, Tracking, Transmit (50 Active Points)

08:12, Today: Wraith rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system ((4, 1, 2)). made by 7

11:47, Today: Ginormica rolled 11 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception, 14-.

Najewa sniffs the air for the presence of menace.

Discriminatory Scent
Tracking Scent

09:12, Today: Najewa rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception 19-. Made by 8.

"A vault, excellent!  By chance can it be opened from the inside?" Sentinel nods to Ginormica's suggestion, mentally wondering if Harry and the reset of the staff might be safer inside it once hostilities began.

19:20, Today: Sentinel rolled 9,12 using 3d6,3d6.  PER roll, 13- & Detect Magic: 13-

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 38):

(Hoping my 3 new heroes wpuld post )

"If not I can get out and open it or reduce it to a singlularity"

A vault won´t be necessary. I can make a energy cage

Julian took a time to hear something...

Also... Some guys are coming. I´ll torturate them first.

In reply to Julian Luz (msg # 41):

T j error are 3 demons by the front door and 2 at the back

Julian, Malleable man,  drive bu the museum.  Bit is supposed to be closed.

On his usual route through the city, Malleable Man appears to be talking to himself. "What the heck is 'on patrol' supposed to mean, anyway? In the comics, they start more than half the adventures with 'while Captain X is on patrol in the city'. But me? I come out here night after night and don't see anything but a museum that should be closed..."
The Amazingly Malleable Man (which is what he suggested to the editor, but the guy at the newspaper thought it scanned as too long) swings into an alley around the corner from the museum. It was, for obvious reasons, not really Michael Jackson that moon-walked out of the alley, but Malleable Man must have thought trying to figure that out would slow down the reactions of anyone he bumped into.
As the Gloved One danced across the sidewalk to the front door of the museum, to see if anyone would try to stop him, he appeared to be performing his scenes from the "Billy Jean" music video. Unfortunately, the singing voice was neither in the proper register nor in tune. In fact, at points in what would have been the guitar break, the "woo" seemed more reminiscent of the Nature Boy than the late 'King of Pop'.
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Ginormica will reduce herself in size, it's not like I can fight in giant size inside the museum...

Julian had hacked the radio signals from the museum. He was following clues since the library and hearing the mess in another superhumans were.

Hello there... You don´t know me but i´m following your steps from library. I really want to help but i can´t understand what´s happening...

He came to principal door. Some demons were right there and of some way they saw him.

I´m scanning a very strange dude in the doors and this is not a normal kind of life, even don´t know if it´s alive

Julian prepared for use the laser gun.
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Warhammer cruised around the city, checking out the functions of the new detachable jet wings that he has been tinkering on. The wings were useful for quickly moving the armor, but too bulky for indoor use and required the armor to control it.

As he was flying by the museum, he saw way too much activity at that time of the night and moved in for a closer look.

In reply to warhammer (msg # 46):

  its more of a safe than a vault. I keep the rarest books in there.

The demons burst in.

The magician heads straight to the back.

Phase 12

In reply to Harry Radal (msg # 47):

Najewa roll to see of you go first

Najewa is prepared once more.

08:38, Today: Najewa rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Dex roll 14-.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 49):

Najewa goes first

Najewa moves to intercept the wizard, striking him with the butt of her spear.

1/2 move Superleap 10"
Stretching 1"(spear)
Defensive Strike


12:23, Today: Najewa rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Defensive Strike OCV 10 DCV 12.

12:24, Today: Najewa rolled 38 (with 10 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 5, 3, 6, 1, 5, 2, 4, 5, 3.  Defensive Strike damage.
Najewa hits a DCV of 11. Her blow does 10 BODY 38 STUN

In reply to Najewa (msg # 51):

The wizard rubs his face where Najewa hit him.  impressive.   I felt that

But he didn't have any knockback. <red> Psycho take her out!  <red>

Psycho tries to bite her

Ocv 10 2d6, Armor piercing


08:11, Today: psycho rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Killing armor piercing .

08:10, Today: psycho rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  To hit.

In reply to Enforcer (msg # 52):

Wraith and blue Phoenix are next

Wraith will turn invisible and fly up to the wizard and smack him as hard as she can
To hit roll 09:09, Today: Wraith rolled 12 using 19-3d6 ((1,3,3)).hitting DCV 12
09:11, Today: Wraith rolled 33 (with 10 body) using 9 with the Hero (Champions) system ((4, 1, 6, 3, 6, 5, 2, 4, 2)).

In reply to Wraith (msg # 54):

Please roll your break fall roll

In reply to GM (msg # 55):

Wraith does not have Break fall
here is a Dex roll
08:13, Today: Wraith rolled 11 using 3d6 ((2,3,6)).made it by 3

In reply to Wraith (msg # 56):

I meant knockback

In reply to GM (msg # 57):

Enough of this nonsense.   Runt, you are with me.  We will meet at the island later.   

He didn't even act like Wraith attack touched him.

He and Runt teleport to the office.

In reply to Wizard (msg # 58):

Malleable man, julian. And warhammer.

A demon stayed outside,  covered in spikes.

He sees them coming and shoots warhammer.

57, Today: Blade rolled 9 (with 3 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 3.  Knockback .

08:57, Today: Blade rolled 43 (with 14 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 4, 4, 2, 6, 6, 6, 4, 3, 2.  Damage .

08:57, Today: Blade rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 3, 3.  To hit.

In reply to Blade (msg # 59):

Malleable man,  julisn, and warhammer are next

Warhammer pointed the ZF-1A weapon system at the creature that shot him and unleashed a barrage of bullets, chewing holes into the creature.


Hit DCV 11 for 12 Killing and 48 stun. For some reason, when you select 5th edition Killing attack, it only rolls 3 dice, no matter what you select.
19:00, Today: warhammer rolled 12,4 using 4d6,d6-1.  Rolling damage.

In reply to GM (msg # 57):

knockback  16:31, Today: Wraith rolled 4 using 10-2d6 ((4,2)).4" of knockback

In reply to Wraith (msg # 62):

(I was not expecting a killing attack)

Blade is knocked out and The Wizard wasn't hurt from his knock back

Julian?  Malleable man?

As the shooting starts, MJ morphs back into the Malleable Man. After the morphing, the Malleable Man seems to collapse into himself as he runs to the museum door. By the time he arrives he is the size of a large pigeon, and says, "dang it. Still can't get those feathers right."

full move (13") to get to the doors, activate shrinking to push DCV to 12

In reply to Malleable man (msg # 64):

Runt holds his attack to prevent anyone from attacking wizard.

Sentinel you are up next.  You are 18m from wizard and runt. Who are in the office now

With a word mystic energies wrap Sentinel in a protective layer.  Focusing on the wizard's bestial companion, the dimensional guardian chooses to maintain distance and sends a wave of mental energy into the demon's psyche.

09:26, Today: Sentinel rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Mental Blast, +2 CL, ECV 9.
- hit ECV 8-

09:26, Today: Sentinel rolled 18 (with 5 body) using 5 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Mental Blast dmg.
- 18 STUN to Runt from Ego Attack
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In reply to Sentinel (msg # 66):

Sentinel can tell Runt is mind linked to the Wizard,  but can't tell if he is helping Runt.

Sentinel does not feel any mental defense

Runt takes his phase,  barely noticed the ego attack,  and runs up to Sentinel 6" but is still too far away to hurt him

In reply to Runt (msg # 67):

Ginormica,  you go next then Enforcer.   There are 2 demons at the entrance, one towards the back (where you are) and Wizard and Runt are the furthest away.

Ginormica looked up at the demons, she knew at her small size she couldn't hurt them, but perhaps she could distract them.

"Hey uglies I'm down here, but you can't hit me!" she exclaimed while moving around. She hoped to draw the attention of the two demons away from the others.


Presence Attack, just her base 3d6 while Small :)

22:48, Today: Ginormica rolled 8 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Presence Attack (Hopefully get some Extra Dice).

Note at her present size her DCV is 18....though I doubt I goaded them into attacking me unless I got some real nice bonus dice...

In reply to Ginormica (msg # 69):

One of the demons laughs.   But he thinks Najewa has the scythe.   So, no bonuses shorty.

Can i move forward?

That's all Ginormica was going to do :)

In reply to Ginormica (msg # 71):

Enforcer (who looks like the Grim reaper and radiates cold), attacks Warhammer

Today: Enforcer rolled 44 (with 13 body) using 11 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Damage .

15:23, Today: Enforcer rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  To hit ocv 6.

He hits DCV 6 or less.  I'm pretty sure he misses

In reply to Enforcer (msg # 72):

Phase 12 recovery

Phase 2, Najewa you are up

Najewa watched carefully at how Psycho moved when he attacked her. As she spots a vulnerable point in his physiology, she gets a sense of his capabilities before slammi g him in the ribcage with a Defensive Strike.

15:22, Today: Najewa rolled 6 (with 1 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Find Weakness 11-.

15:22, Today: Najewa rolled 12 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Analyze Combat 13-.

Najewa gets a sense of his capability. His Defenses are halved vs her Defensive Strike.

15:23, Today: Najewa rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Defensive Strike  OCV 10 DCV 12.

15:23, Today: Najewa rolled 35 (with 8 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Defensive Strike damage.

Najewa hits an 11 DCV.
She does 8 BODY 35 STUN vs half of Psycho's defenses.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 74):

Najewa barely hits psycho (dcv 10) but stuns him with one punch.

My turn...

In reply to psycho (msg # 75):

Psycho is stunned

The Wizard waves his hands and the safe opens for him

Blade takes a recovery

Torch attacks Malleable man.  Ocv 9




08:53, Today: GM, on behalf of Torch, rolled 8 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Knockback .

08:52, Today: GM, on behalf of Torch, rolled 37 (with 9 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Damage .

08:51, Today: GM, on behalf of Torch, rolled 14 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  To hit.

Runt moves a half phase and attacks Sentinel.  Ocv 7 plus 5 for hth combat


 Today: GM, on behalf of Runt, rolled 4 (with 1 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Knockback .

08:59, Today: GM, on behalf of Runt, rolled 47 (with 15 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Damage .

08:57, Today: GM, on behalf of Runt, rolled 8 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  To hit.

In reply to Wizard (msg # 76):

Phase 3

The Sentinel's mystic cocoon flares from the impact to his midsection by the bestial Runt.
 He flies back through a display case before sliding to a stop.  The mystic is unable to manage even a small groan.

lol, Runt moved in msg 67, did he go again on segment 3 already?  hehe, I was really hoping someone on team had a higher DEX than him and would be able to intercept.  That was awesome

SPD 5, DEX 20
OCV 9, DCV 7, ECV 7
PD  8/20 PD (0/12 rPD)
ED  5/17 ED (0/12 rED)
END 0 / 36
STUN -2 / 25
BODY 10 / 10
+2 with Mystic Blast, Mystic Blast II or Mental Blast

Wraith still invisible will smack the wizard again at dex 23
09:25, Today: Wraith rolled 9 using 19-3d6 ((1,3,6)).hitting DCV 9
09:28, Today: Wraith rolled 24 (with 7 body) using 9 with the Hero (Champions) system ((1, 2, 5, 3, 2, 3, 4, 1, 3))
09:29, Today: Wraith rolled 2 using 7-2d6 ((4,1)).for 2 hexes knockback

end spent 2

End 48 of 50 left
Stun 50 of 50
Body 15 of 15

In reply to Wraith (msg # 79):

I don't think Wraith is near Wizard yet.  Each square is 18m long

Oh. And Runt went on phase 2

Once again turning his attention to those that are taking pot shots at him, Warhammer unleashed a barrage of projectiles at Enforcer, knocking it around.

Hit DCV 11 for 39 stun and 11 body (Not RKA)

09:14, Today: warhammer rolled 39 (with 11 body) using 12 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Damage (Enforcer).

09:12, Today: warhammer rolled 8 using 3d6.  Attack OCV 8.

In reply to Runt (msg # 80):

Wraith struck Wizard in msg 54

then in message 57, he teleports to the office

OK
Wraith follows going desolid flight 20"

N-Ray Perception (Touch Group), +1 to PER Roll, Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Targeting, Telescopic:  +14, Tracking, Transmit (50 Active Points)

perception roll 14-
14:58, Today: Wraith rolled 16 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system ((5, 6, 5)).
end spent 5

End 45 of 50 left
Stun 50 of 50
Body 15 of 15

In reply to Wraith (msg # 84):

Sentinel is stunned

Wraith turns invisible and moves a full phase (1 more full moves and you are there)

Warhammer hits Enforcer,  but forgot to roll knockback

Anyone else go on phase 3?

Warhammer roll your knockback

Sentinel groans as his eyes try to focus

Auto Recovery
KO -> STUNNED
SPD 5, DEX 20
OCV 9, DCV 7, ECV 7
PD  8/20 PD (0/12 rPD)
ED  5/17 ED (0/12 rED)
END 5 / 36
STUN 5 / 25
BODY 10 / 10
+2 with Mystic Blast, Mystic Blast II or Mental Blast
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20:18, Today: warhammer rolled 2 using 11-2d6 ((6,3)).

Malleable Man scampers forward, his arms and legs making minor adjustments as he runs. At first his gait is that of a man, then his arms become a little longer and he vaults forward on his knuckles like a lesser primate, before further adjustments have him leaping sideways like a lemur, then running like a frilled lizard before bounding forward on all fours like a rabbit. The subtle, but quick shifts in his form combine with his varied gaits to make it difficult to predict his location, and therefore hard to target him.

continuing to approach the door, half move (7") and Altered Form Dodge (shrinking and dodge raise DCV to 17)
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In reply to Malleable man (msg # 88):

Malleable man is inside.

Phase 4

The wizard does another spell and the books file themselves into a bag.  Run picks up Sentinel and locks him in a head lock

that stupid injun girl has the scythe.   Concentrate your attacks on her   the Wizard says

The other demons head closer to Najewa.

In reply to Wizard (msg # 89):

Torch, Enforcer,  and Blade (who is now conscious)  will move a full phase toward Najewa

Psycho is still stunned

Najewa tries to find a vulnerable spot to finish off Psycho. Not spotting one, she carefully watches the other villains and maneuvers to avoid them en mass as she thumps Psycho again, hoping to put him down.

Using Defensive Maneuvers I-IV

08:31, Today: Najewa rolled 11 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Find Weakness 9-. Failed. Only vs half defenses on Psycho.

08:32, Today: Najewa rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 2, 5, 3.  Defensive Strike  OCV 10 DCV 12.

08:32, Today: Najewa rolled 30 (with 8 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 3, 1, 3, 5, 1, 3, 5, 3, 4, 2.  Defensive Strike damage.

Najewa's strike hits a DCV of 11.
Her blow does 8 BODY 30 STUN vs Half of Psycho's defenses.

Najewa has a DCV of 12.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 91):

In reply to GM (msg # 7):

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   +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
10 [    [    (    [ x  [ x  [    [    [    [
   +----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+

The goons don't see Waith and move closer to her (invisible)

The whole group moves closer.   But Torches fiery aura catches a few things on fire.

My museum!  You have got to save it!

Phase 5.

In reply to GM (msg # 92):

Phase 5, Enforcer tries to attack Warhammer



09:16, Today: GM, on behalf of Enforcer, rolled 6 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Knockback .

09:16, Today: GM, on behalf of Enforcer, rolled 7 (with 1 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  killing attack .

09:16, Today: GM, on behalf of Enforcer, rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Ocv 6

Note:  killing attack,  7 body, 21 stun

In reply to Enforcer (msg # 93):

Phase 6

Psycho is knocked out

The wizard says Take the injun out   (calling Najewa an injun should make her mad)

Runt picks up Sentinel and throws him at Najewa (area effect hex)

 Today: GM, on behalf of Runt, rolled 7 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Knockback .

08:17, Today: GM, on behalf of Runt, rolled 34 (with 11 body) using 11 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Damage for both Sentinel and Najewa .

08:16, Today: GM, on behalf of Runt, rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  To hit a hex ocv 7.

Blade will shoot an ice bolt at Najewa (dcv should be less from being hit by Sentinel )  ovc 9



GM, on behalf of Blade, rolled 10 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Knockback .

08:25, Today: GM, on behalf of Blade, rolled 33 (with 9 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system.

08:25, Today: GM, on behalf of Blade, rolled 17 (with 5 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  To hit

Torch and wizard hol their phase

Sorry, got busy this week with work. Phase 5 attack for Warhammer.
Feeling the attack bounce off his armor, Warhammer hit the armor piercing selection on his ZF-1A and unloaded a burst of hyperdense bullets into Enforcer.

Hit DCV 12 for 30 damage/8 body resistant PD halved. 2" Knockback
09:59, Today: warhammer rolled 2 using 8-2d6.  Knockback.
09:43, Today: warhammer rolled 30 (with 8 body) using 8 with the Hero (Champions) system.  AP damage.
09:42, Today: warhammer rolled 8 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Attack Enforcer OCV 10 w/ZF-1A.

The mystic lays unconscious where he landed, shattered wood and glass scattered in his wake.

Heeeeeee'll be out for a while
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Malleable Man steps in, and changes into a flawed facsimile of Runt. "Do you mean for coffee or a drink, or should I go all out and get theater tickets."

OOC: failing the only chances at complementary rolls I had, I'll let the GM decide whether or not this can be a PRE attack (as was my intent)

Things weren't looking very good for the heroes, Ginormica didn't want to damage the museum, she'd tried to distract the enemies but had not been successful. Her ability to fight was severely hampered while small size, there was no choice she would have to grow.


OOC: Phase 6, activate Growth power and grow as tall as the building will allow without smashing through a floor or ceiling :). It's a full phase action.

Wraith will continue to follow the mage(should get there at the end of this move)
she is still desolid and flying at 20"

Najewa sees Runt's move and anticipates his action. She dives for cover out of the way of the flying Sentinel.

Phase 6, abort to Dive for Cover.

12:30, Today: Najewa rolled 9 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception 19-. Made it by 10.

12:30, Today: Najewa rolled 12 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Dex roll 14-. Made it by 2.

12:33, Today: Najewa rolled 12 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Breakfall 14-.
Rolling to her feet.

"Your goons are no more effective than you are, wizard!"
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In reply to Najewa (msg # 100):

Warhammer hits Enforcer,  but not unconscious

Malleable man may make a presence roll +2

Ginormica grows as large as she can

Wraith is incredibly close to Wizard

Najewa is based ocv and dcv only! (Dove for cover)  Blade already attacked her.

In reply to Blade (msg # 101):

My best chance to take Najewa out, and I blow my roll.

  idiot!  Torch,  take her out.

Torch will use his phase 6 to attack Najewa ocv 9

 Today: GM, on behalf of Torch, rolled 6 (with 2 body) using 2 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 4, 2.  Knockback .

10:47, Today: GM, on behalf of Torch, rolled 46 (with 13 body) using 10 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 5, 5, 2, 5, 6, 4, 2, 6, 6, 5.  Damage .

10:46, Today: GM, on behalf of Torch, rolled 14 (with 4 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system with rolls of 6, 4, 4.  To hit.

I swear, you live a charmed life.  I miss again!

PHASE 7

In reply to Blade (msg # 102):

Torch, a fire caster misses Najewa,  but sets more things on fire.

Blade, a cold blaster, is afraid of the flames and just might not attack again if the heroes are lucky.

The rare, flammable,  one of a kind objects are slowly becoming destroyed
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Najewa calls out "someone throw Blade at Torch. It might snuff both out."

In reply to Najewa (msg # 104):

Phase 8

Najewa. You are up first

Najewa moves up to Runt, having studied his movements. She then dodges and weaves trying to present a difficult target

1/2 phase move to Runt
0 ph Analyze Combat
0 ph Defensive Maneuvers I-IV
1/2 phase Martial Dodge

DCV 14 vs all attacks

In reply to Najewa (msg # 106):

  This is taking too long.  Listen to me you injun freak.   I have the books now.  I'm going to take my demons back to my island and start gathering up street thugs.  Without the scythe,  it will take longer,   but I we will make an army of demons.   

And with that, the books, and demons vanished

Najewa rushes to put out the fires, using any rugs or bearskins she can find, or just using her bare hands. She pauses once to take a deep breath where the wizard had disappeared from. If the wizard normally inhabited an island, perhaps he carried the distinctive odor of some flora or fauna that might narrow down where the island was.

15:10, Today: Najewa rolled 10 (with 3 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Perception 19-.
Possesses Discriminatory Scent
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Moving to a broken window, Warhammer unleashed a spray of cold to help put out the fire.

The Malleable Man starts stamping out fires with his feet and hands, stretching this way and that to reach the fires. "So, some wizard is going to an island to raise an army of demons to take over the world? It must be Thursday, right?"

Sentinel groans as consciousness returns with a throbbing headache.  Regaining his feet he survey's the scene and is somewhat at ease to see heroes focused not on demons but mundane fire.  Najewa still held the sickle; that boded well.

If he sees any fire extinguishers on the walls, usually with large signs to indicate their location in the event of an emergency, he'll yell to those around him and point to their location.  He then summons elemental forces in a wide spray of water over the flames.

With one hand still covering his left temple, he calls out, "Oy!  So how'd we do?"

Mystic Blast II: Energy Blast 7d6, Variable Special Effects (Any SFX; +1/2) (52 Active Points); Restrainable (-1/2)
- choose Water as SFX, start at 1/2d6 per hex and then increase and spread if looks like it's putting out the flames and not causing more damage

 Wraith is pretty much fireproof(no need to breathe and safe vs heat)
she will look for a hose or fire extingquisher to but out the flames

Najewa answers "the wizard got some books from the safe. He says he will return to his island, gather more street thugs, and transform them into his demon army.  His inability to take the sickle only slowed down the process, he said. We need to figure out where this island is. Perhaps some flora or fauna traces were on his shoes. Help us look after the fires are taken care of."

"I don't think we could do worse. I was afraid to grow large to afraid I'd damage the museum but that's only led to the museum being on fire and suffering massive damage. The supervillain's got away. I don't suppose anyone knows where this island might be?" Ginormica says.

To Najewa's idea "That's excellent idea."

In reply to Ginormica (msg # 114):

The evidence you find  suggests Massachusetts

My museum,  my beautiful museum!

The fire goes out quickly.

The curator is distraught.   He looks up with wide eyes at the mention of an island

  y...you need to leave and take that darn scythe with you.   

(If stuck, an int roll works wonders)

Najewa rounds on the curator, mystic fire lighting her eyes. "What was in those books stolen from your safe? And I can see that this 'island' means something to you. Well? Out with it!"

PRE attack

09:19, Today: Najewa rolled 22 (with 7 body) using 6 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Presence Attack base dice.
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"Can't change what's happened," Sentinel acknowledges the damage, clearly unhappy at the possible loss of historical artifacts, understanding the curator's anger "but you've enough knowledge of Pickman's works to have a bloody good idea what that mage'll unleash.  Pretty sure it'll make this look tidy by comparison."

"Help us stop it now."

Najewa where was that island mentioned to you earlier in this thread.  Had the impression it might be related to your heritage

Malleable Man, his hands shaped like old-fashioned feather dusters, faux cleans his way over to where the curator is being confronted. "I think the fires are out, and I've tried to clear some of the ash away. As soon as someone has a moment, I'd like to know what's going with that scatter-brained wizard. I mean, how's the guy going to go to his island and collect street thugs? Unless his island happens to be Manhattan, of course. Maybe that's a clue."

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 117):

OOC Message #107. And it has nothing to do with Najewa's background.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 119):

You can tell that the curator is reluctant to say anything.   He sighs.  Ever tried reading?  Pickman's books mention a lake several times.   Lake Perigannett.  I have been there and know it has a couple of islands on it, including one called serpent head island.

Note it is after 9 pm now.

Najewa scowls. "What? You think that just because I'm an Indian, I'm illiterate? Typical White Man prejudice......"

In reply to Najewa (msg # 121):

  i wasn't referring to you...  i
..i mean nobody reads anymore.   Pickman's books are full of demons, spells, and rituals. 

Note:  Wraith may have read some of his books concerning she is also a horror writer.

"are there copies of the books that where stolen?"

Wraith will try and deduce what the wizard is up to creating and what the scythe has to do with it and possible other uses for it(like destroying the the created)

All the worlds monster of myth,legend and reality:  KS (2 Active Points) 11-
08:43, Today: Wraith rolled 7 using 3d6 ((2,1,4)). made by 4 for +2

Literature (Horror fiction):  KS (2 Active Points) 11-
08:44, Today: Wraith rolled 15 using 3d6 ((5,5,5)).blew it

Secret Socities and Cults:  KS (2 Active Points)
11-08:44, Today: Wraith rolled 10 using 3d6 ((1,6,3)).made it by 1 for +1

Deduction 13-(modified 16-)
08:46, Today: Wraith rolled 14 using 3d6 ((4,4,6)).overall made it by +2

Malleable Man changes, morphing to appear as his idea of a street thug.
"He said he was going to use street thugs, maybe if we find out where he's hiring them we could follow them to his island."
Unfortunately, Malleable Man's idea of a street thug appears to come from the cover of the Vanilla Ice "To The Extreme" album.

Looking around at the others Warhammer checked to see if there was any other threats before approaching the group.

"What was that all about?" He asked

In reply to warhammer (msg # 125):

Wraith. The phrase "the forgotten gods" seems familiar.   (Really bad rolls)

Note:  information may be on a computer.   Google search works wonders.

many of the things that were under lock and key were one of a kind.  I've read all...  i...i need to see what i can salvage

The curator sounds very frightened.

"We are sorry for the damage to your museum, we are only seeking information in an attempt to find the suspect and hopefully return the stolen items back to you." Ginormica tells the curator.

As the others attempt to persuade the curator for any last details that might help in the search, Sentinel steps into the office and regards the open safe.  The Mage has taken his prizes but perhaps something remained related to them.

Anything left in the safe?  List of contents?  Notes?

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 128):

There is nothing useful left in the safe.   The curator says.  i have some of his books in the library section.   They are not as rare as those in the safe.   Hey. I can bring up the lake on my laptop.   Would that be helpful?"

"Yes please, and could you bring us those books"

In reply to Wraith (msg # 130):

He brings out the books.   Most are fictional.     I think these 3 bookd mention that lake. 

He puts 3 books on top of the pile.

Warhammer asked a question,  would anyone like to answer him?

The gorgeous Indian woman turns to Warhammer. "An evil wizard has taken street thugs and gang members, and has transformed them into Demons with his vile magics. He raided this museum for two purposes. The Pickman books from the wall safe, and the scythe I grabbed- it is an evil artifact that can aid and speed the transformations to demon forms. By keeping the scythe from him I have only delayed him in building a Demon army. He has retreated to some island. Hopefully the one listed in these books."

"Personally, I'm still curious as to how he'll collect the street thugs."
"Not that I would ever USE something that could clean the streets of riff raff, SOME of them might be innocent."

"Might check craigslist, I mean could just be advertising a job." Ginormica suggests.

In reply to Justin Pym (msg # 131):

Wraith will read the books as fast as she can if she is under a time limit
any of the book that can be purchased at a reasonable(100$ max apiece) cost she will go and get cash

Warhammer pondered for a moment, "At least you kept him from reaping the full benefits of his plan." the voice behind the mirrored face mask said.  "I have little knowledge of magic but if you can come up with a way to reverse the transformation, I can design a weapon system to help deal with them. Oh, hi, I am called Warhammer." the 7 foot tall chunk of titanium alloy armor said, waving his hand at the group.

"My name is Ginormica, it is a pleasure to meet you. If Demons are biological entities with a proper sample I could examine their biological composition and help provide an analysis of their genetical and biochemical makeup providing insights onto how to harm them," Ginormica tells the newcomer.

The mystic looks the assemblage of heroes over and nods, "I'm Sentinel, magic's right in my wheelhouse.  And guarding against extra-dimensional incursions, like drawing demonic spirits to posses the bodies of street thugs in an attempt to raise an army, is why I was sent back to this dimension."

"So, science types," he looks to Warhammer Ginormica, "magic will laugh at most of the physical laws but the end result won't be much different than your average super power.  The basic elements should still oppose one another - water or cold vs fire, light vs dark, you get the idea.  Just beat on em enough and they'll fold but it'll take longer.  But under all of that is a mystical energy, and we find a way to disrupt or cancel it and hopefully the demons won't be able to remain in this plane.  I might be able to pull that off but I've got to understand the basics of how it was done first."

"You find anything promising I'm those books," he smiles to Wraith, "Let me know."

"When I hit Runt's mind I could tell he had a mental link with the mage.  Can't be certain if the mage is pushing some control over each of his soldiers or not.  Any opportunity to disrupt that link could be important."

"Likewise when Runt hit me, bloody Hell, that gorilla's strong.  I can't go toe-to-toe with that one.  He might deserve a double-team.  We've seen his lieutenants, we need to pick our dance partners and have a bit of a plan how we're going to handle each."

"Snake Island - sounds like a good bet this is where they're headed.  That means walking on to their home turf.  This'll be a lot tougher than what we just went through and longer we take to get there the bigger his army will be when we arrive."

"So I'd like 5 minutes to examine the sickle, see if I can determine how the mage planned to use it, see if it hints at any vulnerabilities in his ritual.  Then we should be on our way."

"What do you say?"

Spend extra time using mystic sight on sickle to try to determine how it could be used to summon demons to this plane - how such an approach could be disrupted.

22:27, Today: Sentinel rolled 9 (with 2 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Detect Magic: Detect A Class Of Things 13- (Sight Group)  0
-by 4

22:19, Today: Sentinel rolled 15 (with 5 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  Power:  Magic 13-.
- failed by 2, hopefully the extra time provided some bonus, plus anything Wraith can add
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Malleable Man looks at those that have introduced themselves, and says, "I may be out of my league, sort of. The only thing I know much about is the shop floor. But I'm flexible... no, wait, that wasn't meant to be pun. I control my body and can change it. But, I'm in."
"Whatever happens, I can't have an army of demons stalking the streets. Too many lives are important to me... wait, I mean..."
"Ah, I got it. 'I've left too many hostages to fortune to allow fortune to progress unchecked' is what I should've said."
He looks around, again, as if embarrassed at having spoke. "Just call me Mal. It'll be easier."

Najewa rounds out the introductions as the spirit energies depart, leaving her a normal (mostly) human in peak physical form. "And I am Najewa, the Spirit Warrior. My knowledge of Magic is minimal, only the rituals of my people. I shall be glad to watch you, Sentinel." She hands him the scythe, glad to release the evil artifact. She studies what he does, trying to hone her nascent abilities.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 140):

Wraith:  reading the books do mention the lake and 1 mentions the island.   The description of the demons sends goosebumps up the arm.

Sentinel and Najewa:  the scythe,  when used with incantations (and gestures) across the ground like a real scythe can open a dimensional portal between worlds.

Najewa:  this is starting to sound a lot like a ritual from the native American past.  Nervous Elk may actually know more

Warhammer and Ginormica:  without someone to examine. You are out of luck.  But. In observation,  all of the demons that attacked you were humans at one time.   Dome still wearing their "colors"  This includes the Wizard.   So. Basically they are street thugs with demonic powers.  A dangerous combination.

Malleable man.... um, you help take down the burt items.  The curator asks you.     are they taking that scythe soon?  Ever since that woman picked it up,  I've had a bad feeling. 

11 p.m.

In reply to Justin Pym (msg # 141):

Almost forgot.   The scythe is from a native American tribe... Najewa's to be exact.

Malleable Man's jaw drops, reaching the bottom of his sternum before he catches it with his left hand and pushes it back up to his face. "I hope they won't be taking it at all! Excuse me, I have to go ask some questions."
The articles in his hands are carefully set down, and Mal runs to find Sentinel or Najewa or anyone that might listen. As is usual, he doesn't hesitate in speaking but blurts out as soon as he finds one of them, "hey, I was wondering where we were going to secure that staff. It needs to be locked up tightly, and not carried onto the island that's possible the lair of the evil magician who's itching to get his hands on the staff in the first place."
"I may not be one of the big brains, here, but I recognize by-product synergy when I see it. That wizard guy probably only mentioned the island so we would go there with the staff, allowing him to set up an ambush and get a second shot at getting what he wants."

Najewa shakes her head. "I would not be so foolish. No, I will consult Nervous Elk, my tribe's shaman. If any know of how to lock this thing away from mortal hands, it would be he."

Warhammer looked closer at the Scythe. "Excuse me, can you turn it over." he asked as he examined it closely but not touching it.

20:15, Today: warhammer rolled 5 (with 1 body) using 3 with the Hero (Champions) system.  examine scythe Metallurgy 14-. Made the check by 9

In reply to warhammer (msg # 145):

(Warhammer are you looking for something specific?)

What powers/abilities/weaknesses if any do the demons have?

What type of metal it is made of.

Najewa complies with the request. "Nervous Elk will be pleased that we were able to retrieve this artifact of my people."

In reply to Najewa (msg # 149):

The metal looks like an ordinary scythe. But with symbols on it. At first. You don't see the symbols.

If it wasn't magical. It would be a normal scythe (just old)

The demons in the book have the exact powers as the real demons do.  In fact. Its almost eerie how well he wrote about them.

The curator approachs the group   look its 11:00. My wife is starting to wonder what's going on.   I can't leave you in the museum.   Are you almost done here?

"We probably are. I'll discuss it with the others and we'll get out of your hair. My wife's really understanding about the hours I keep, I guess I'm not the only flexible one in our relationship, but I can understand how important it is for you to meet your spouse's expectations. Me and the misses talked about that in a couple's seminar when we first married."
Mal heads out to discuss with his new 'friends' the when, where, and what of their proceeding actions.

As they prepare to leave, Najewa asks "does one of you have a phone I can borrow? I think I'd best try to call Nervous Elk in Arizona, regardless of the time. I just need to make sure I call the Office phone, and not the one installed in the outhouse."

In reply to Najewa (msg # 152):

Ooc:  I would think everyone had a cell phone

OOC: Najewa would not. She disdains nonpersonal contact even though it is sometimes needed.

"Sorry, I do not carry my phone with me when in this suit, too easy to track you by the towers you pass by. I do plan on adding a communication system but it will be on my terms, not the communication companies." Warhammer said.

"Sure you can use my phone" Ginormica says allowing Najewa to borrow her phone.

Sentinel glances to Najewa, clearly about to ask something, but then Ginormica offers her phone and he instead shakes his head and decides the better of it.

"Let's meet on the West bank across from the island an hour before sundown," he suggests as he exists the museum, "Not on the island, mage'll likely have sentries or wards setup there.  You get there early just stay out of sight.  We go in we go together.  Any worries gettin there by then?"  He waits to hear if anyone thinks they'll have trouble.

Standing in the parking lot, beneath the yellow glow of the security light, he asks Najewa, "I know that scythe is a part of your history, but you know it's a bloodly wicked thing.  You planning on bringing it to the island?"
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Mal stares a moment at the staff, then asks if he might take a picture of it with his phone.
"It may take a bit of practice, but we might be able to take a mock staff to the island. You never know when a little misdirection can help."

In reply to Sentinel (msg # 157):

Najewa glares at Sentinel. "Are you sure you've recovered from that knock in the head, white boy? I can run almost tirelessly, but it will take me several days to cross that distance on foot were I heading in that direction. But I have to return this scythe to Arizona first. My people originally were the guardians of the scythe until it was stolen from Indian Lands, and Nervous Elk would know the proper wards to bind and neutralize it. I will not go anywhere near that island until the scythe is safely out of the wizard's reach." She thanks Ginormica for the phone and starts dialing Nervous Elk's phone.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 159):

After Najewa calls it takes a while for nervous elk to answer.   He's usually in bed now.  "H...hello?" He says, sounding tired.

Najewa answers "Nervous Elk? It's  Ja--, it's Najewa. The Scythe of Manatupka. I have recovered it. That which was stolen from us long ago. An evil wizard seeks it to aid his conversion of thugs to demons. Have you a way to bind its powers and keep it safe?"

In reply to Najewa (msg # 161):

  Did you say the scythe of Manatupka?  That is one dangerous item.   I know our ancestors buried that deep in the ground.   I guess this means someone unburied it.  It takes days to bind its powers.  At least 2 days.   Then we have to bury it or get rid of it. 

He takes a deep breath.    let me tell you a little history about the scythe.   During "the Trail of Tears", we had a shaman.  A good man at heart.   But his powers were no match for the white man.  White men had guns.  So, he decided to make something to destroy the white man.   Thus. The scythe was created.  But, we Indians knew it was too powerful.   8t wasn't worth the risk.

Now Najewa,  I know how much you dislike the white man.  Are you planning on using this.  I could teach you how to use it, if you want

Najewa ponders. "Can the scythe unmake a Demon and restore him to human?"

In reply to Najewa (msg # 163):

  oh, yes.  Which I'm glad.   Our ancestors were able to save our shaman.  But you will need the scythe to do it, and the person has to be willing to give up his power.

Najewa responds "yes, it seems I must learn how to use the scythe. But how? You are 4 thouusand miles away."

She pauses and looks at the others. "Can any of you find out who the transformed thugs were? Perhaps a recorded entreaty by their loved ones can convince them to live as humans once more."

"I'm still new to this, my life before didn't give me much cause to play detective, so I doubt I'll be able to help."
Even so, Mal starts messing with his phone to see if he can find anything out.

In reply to Malleable man (msg # 166):

you know, I could get your brother to get us together, but somehow I doubt that you want Earth Master involved in all of this.

(Anyone else want to chime in?  I'm starting to get the feeling some don't feel included)

"I suppose it is possible that there would be taletell remnants of their former selves still within their DNA, those markers might could be used to identify them. We would need a lab though and proper equipment. Alternatively if their fingerprints remained unaltered between forms that might also be used." Ginormica suggests.

Najewa sighs. "No. Earth Master is not an option. I fear what he would do with the scythe would be far more dangerous. One moment, please." Najewa covers the phone and tells Ginormica "the gang member converted into Torch had a Sharks jacket on. The rest of you followed gang members to the warehouse , didn't you? Did it occur to you to note what the gang colors or names were?" Back on the phone, Najewa says "Nervous Elk, there is a man here who is far more practiced with magic than I am. He calls himself Sentinel. Would you be willing to speak to him? He might understand the rituals enough to instruct me in person."

"We could ask the Sharks if they're missing anybody. But I would bet that they might have been volunteers, and unwilling to surrender their power."
Perhaps unconsciously, Malleable Man morphs to appear as one of the cast members from the 1961 version of West Side Story.

In reply to Malleable man (msg # 170):

Technically. Even though they looked like demoms, They were in the bodies of humans.   Thus they would keep the same fingerprints,  DNA, and so forth

  is he a native American?  Can I trust him?  Do you trust him (Najewa)?

Najewa admits "No, he is white. But I saw honor in him as he battled the demons beside me. He does not seem to carry that instinctive distrust we have seen in too many white-eyes. Yes, I trust him."

In reply to Najewa (msg # 172):

  very well.   Can you give me a number to reach you?  I need to get a better phone from Running Bear.  I'm sure he'll let me use his.  I can record myself as if I had the scythe and send it to you.   That way I could teach your friend what to do. 

In reply to Nervous elk (msg # 173):

It takes nervous elk some time to call back.   He uses a broom in place of the scythe. He starts to show Sentinel how to release the humans from their demon bonds.

This takes about half an hour.   Each drmon will have to be dealt with separately

It is now midnight and it wouldn't hurt to find out more about the humans who are possessed.

"Thank you," Sentinel nods to Nervous Elk on the small phone's screen before passing both it and the scythe back to Najewa and wiping his hands, "Oy! I----REALLY don't like that thing.  You can feel the rage that forged it."

Frowning up at the moon, the mystic admits, "Never an easy choice, is there?  We can charge up to the island, knock on those demon's front door for they can draw many of their ilk into this dimension.  But even with the scythe we're still probably outnumbered and out-gunned."

"Or, we see if we can learn more bout the teens that let them in, who's flesh they're wearing.  Might make it a whole lot easier to take them out if we can get their hosts to reject them.  May mean there's of them to deal with when we get there though.  Can't say for sure just how many."

"What do you lot think?" he looks around, "Head East now or try to find their mates wearing the same colors first?"

OOC: Question - does this count as "bind its powers" or will it still take 2 days to do that before we can effectively use it?
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"Much better to deal with the problem now before they have a chance to bolster their defenses."Warhammer suggested.

Mal (still looking like he's about to start a dance-fight) nods at Warhammer, "it kinda sounded like that wizard was set to muster offenses, so he's probably got his defenses as bolstered as he's gonna bolst... er. Plus we have to arrange transport, both to AND from the facility. It would be a good idea to get a map and identify the main roads, borrow prison transport from the nearest department of corrections (for any demons or minions that we cure or capture)."
"Does anyone have contacts in the area that could set up to process the debris after we save the world?"

In reply to Malleable man (msg # 177):

The 2 days is to call forth the "elder gods" from their dimension.   You don't have to wait to use the scythe.

Besides, the demons don't have the scythe,  so it could take longer than they anticipated.

The books just gives them the incantations to turn a group of humans into demons or to call forth the elder gods.

They can't do either without the scythe,  but they don't know that yet.

Wait what?

Then if they can't summon any more without they scythe.....does that imply the demons we're facing were already in this dimension when they were bound to the teens?

Either way, advantage heroes.

Najewa if you agree you want to suggest this route to the group?

Najewa tells Sentinel "should you require materials for the transformations to occur, it gives the rest of us time to track down the gangs involved and discover the identities of the transformed. As I said, there may be loved ones that can convince them to become human again. Is there anything in the ritual to suggest that the hosts will lose their own identities over time?"

In reply to Najewa (msg # 180):

The demons can turn thugs into demons without the scythe,  but it would take a while.   The scythe could transform a group of thugs

And. Yes. Over time the thugs would lose their identity

"We should stop the flow to his armies. To that end I think we should perhaps confront the gang members supplying their troops. The sad thing is if they are doing it voluntarily to get power, they may not realize that they will lose themselves in the process. That the longer they have the powers the less they will be them and the more they will become the demons possessing them. The lure of power might be enough to get them to volunteer but they might not have the full facts and thus armed with full knowledge they might make other choices before his army swells further," Ginormica suggests.

"Maybe sell it to the gang leaders that the demons will want to take over their respective gangs and would have no problem doing it over their cold...dead...bodies." Warhammer suggests.

Sentinel eyes the armored uncomfortably, "Lot'o these are kids, maybe late teens.  Dumb maybe but got time to make a course correction with their lives.  How 'bout we give them that chance, hmmm?"

The mystic nods, "Right then, so speakin of dumb, doubt their ol' mates will be the helpful types.  But you lot look like you can be...persuasive...without the need to rough'em up too bad.  Some of 'em may still be sportin' some bruises from the warehouse.  Matter o fact, those are probably the best ones to get to talk."

"They weren't all from the same gang, right?  Which ones are we lookin' for?" he asks those who were at the warehouse.

Once the newcomers are clear on the groups they're hunting for he'll suggest, "Corner of 81st and Vine, roof access in the alley.  Let's meet atop the apartment building by 7pm tomorrow, see what we've learned.  Sooner if we're lucky."

"Good hunting."

Returning to his original appearance, Mal says, "OH, I get it! This is where the heroes go their separate ways to avail themselves of their individualized investigative methods so they can re-convene with enough information to formulate a plan of attack. Well, I'm still all in, but I kinda suck at investigating."
"I'll see you all on the roof of 81st and Vine, as agreed. I doubt I'll have much to tell, but, like I said, I'm all in."
As he walks out and reaches the sidewalk, Malleable Man's legs spiral, tense and launch him into the air. As he reaches the apex of his leap, his right arm whips forward and lengthens immensely as he grabs a rooftop corner and swings to a handy window ledge.
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In reply to Malleable man (msg # 185):

Ooc. Does anyone have streetwise?

OOC: Well.......no I don't

BUT I have Mind Scan and literally hours to kill (after I get some sleep)

OOC Nope. Najewa is more at home in an Amazonian rainforest that the mean back streets. Different sort of jungle.

In reply to Najewa (msg # 188):

No one has streetwise.   It would have been very useful at this juncture.

Okay you are all standing outside
  (The curator kicked you out, )  Wraith is willing to carry you all to the island (even though a van would work just as well as a dumpster)

Now to find street thugs.   It is midnight.   Most likely a lot of them are still awake.  I would suggest looking in the "seedy" part of the city.

Plus they were all gathering at one location (you remember that right?)  Wraith tried to scoop several of them up in a dumpster, so that might be a good place to start too.

"Let's start at the warehouse," Sentinel suggests, "we had a couple trapped inside a crushed dumpster so with any luck they may still be there.  Besides, lot of them got knocked around, if we're lucky we'll find a wallet with an up-to-date address."

The mystic will provide directions for those interested in tracking down the street punks.

I have criminal underworld 11-
I could spend some time to get that number up or act as a complementry

In reply to Wraith (msg # 191):

Ooc, I had forgotten Wraith had criminal underworld.   Go ahead and roll it.

In reply to GM (msg # 192):

Wraith will take 2 steps om the time table for +2 for an 13-
 and of course rolls a 08:32, Today: Wraith rolled 15 using 3d6 ((5,6,4)).missing it by 2

Not used to detective work Ginormica will follow the lead of those characters more experienced in such matters. There was a lot to this superheroing business she hadn't got a handle on yet. Perhaps some courses at the community college in the future was in order.

"The warehouse sounds good to me," when the others suggested it.

In reply to Ginormica (msg # 194):

The only thing Wraith can think of is homeless shelters or the "seedy" side of town. But nothing specific.

Najewa agrees. "The warehouse indeed. If any gang members are there, well and good. If not, I may be able to track where they went. In my spirit form, I can Track by Scent."