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Pig Riders of Ruin.

Posted by Lords of LightFor group 0
Lords of Light
GM, 55 posts
Watcher over all...
of this ruined earth
Sun 26 Jul 2020
at 22:46
  • msg #1

Pig Riders of Ruin

It is past Midnight in the desert section of the western lands. Travelers often come for aid  in the Sand Drifter's village. There is shade from the heat, water to quench your thirst, and food to fill one's belly.

That is...if you can get there.

The sand drifters are surrounded by a barrier, a wall of light to keep out the other hostile tribes of the desert. Most often that is...the Pig Riders of Ruin! Using ancient machines these part men and part pig desert warriors always circle the Sand Drifter village. Trying to probe for weakness in the defense.

Many try to get to the barrier, as small portals can be opened in it by the Sand Drifters inside. That is...if you can make it to the barrier.

You have all be travelling separately for days now. Your water is low, and your strength ebbs. You need to get to the village. However, each of you has been chased by a separate gang of Pig Riders. Finally, after much chasing, you literally run into each other after running about a maze of sand dunes. Even as each of you face the stranger on foot-the howls and oinks of the pig men behind each person leaves no doubt who the real enemy is...

(OOC-Ok! For a starting post, I want a introduction as you come across the other PCs while being chased by Pig men into a circle-where each PC is looking at each other, while also realizing there is a pig men on motorcycles behind them.)
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:55, Sun 26 July 2020.
Elric
Player, 9 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Sun 26 Jul 2020
at 23:35
  • msg #2

Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric could feel the acid burning in every muscle.  His clothes were far more tattered than he'd planned.  His cloak, that vaguely attempted to protect his alabaster skin from the sun's sizzling rays, was a patchwork of rips and holes.  This was it.  He knew that rounding this final dune was going to be his end.  Then he saw the others...

Fight or Flight?  That was the only thought he could muster.  But the roars from the other directions snapped him out of his immediate fears.  These others were no better off than he.  Just look at them.  Maybe this was boon and not bane after all.  He would have said something but he didn't have the words.  All he could do was point over his shoulder as if to say, Yup! Me Too!

Then he took quick stock of the situation and looked to the others to see how they would react...
Katarina
Player, 10 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 00:29
  • msg #3

Pig Riders of Ruin

Katarina arrived at an impasse: she knew these pig-men would keep chasing her, but honestly she wasn't sure they could keep up. She'd spent her whole life in the badlands, and although her water supplies were getting low, she'd done with less in the past.

Still, she couldn't fight off 5 of them by herself. She knew she would be in serious trouble if they actually caught up to her. One of them makes a mistake, four were still chasing. She makes a mistake?

She swallowed deeply at the thought. It wasn't pleasant.

Suddenly, she pulled up short as she saw an extremely pale man with tattered clothes in from of her, and she slowed her sprint, bouncing comfortably on her toes...

"Well hi!" she said brightly, waving her smaller hands 'hello' at him, her bright white teeth open in a smile as if she didn't have a care in the world, "You..." she saw him waving over his shoulder and nodded, "Ahh yea, they're annoying. Me too. You got any ideas?" she asked hopefully, her eyes bright with excitement.
Quetz
Player, 8 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 14:51
  • msg #4

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Quetz ran. He was good at running, but he couldn't run forever. How could the pigs keep their rolling machines in such good repair? Where did they get replacement parts, let alone fuel? The desert could be a harsh environment for machines...

There was no time to ponder such things. He had to make it to sanctuary before he went down fighting.

Then he came around a sand dune and--

--more mammals. The dangerous-looking one seemed even more tired than himself. The other seemed less weary, but a mere child by comparison. At least they weren't pigs.

"Pigss," said Quetz, out of breath. "On rolling machiness. Chassing. You have a plan to reach Ssand Drifterss?" he asked.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:01, Tue 28 July 2020.
Astrid
Player, 10 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 20:37
  • msg #5

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid looked up at the moon and the stars, at least briefly. They were a welcome reminder that the sun was on the other side of the earth and wasn't threatening to come out any time soon. Desert life had it's pros and cons, though without water the cons quickly outweighed the pros.

The blonde had been engaging in what she liked to call a tactical retreat. Bleeding the pigs when she could, then evading them for a bit before repeating. The sand dunes made for many excellent ambush spots, and she used those to her advantage when she could. Perhaps around this next bend would be a good spot to make another stand.

Astrid was surprised at the non-piglike shapes she saw by the light of the moon. Her axe was suddenly in hand as the blonde looked around at the others. "You're not Pigs, which is great. Let's all be friends for now? I'm Astrid."
This message was last edited by the player at 23:06, Mon 27 July 2020.
Elric
Player, 10 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 21:13
  • msg #6

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Elric, nice to meet you.  This is a horrid place to make a stand..."  He readied himself to die with the others, or maybe live.
Astrid
Player, 11 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 23:17
  • msg #7

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid nodded once. "Nice to meet you, Elric." Her eyes darted toward the darkness between dunes at his statement. "If you have some tactical thoughts, I'm all ears." The tall blonde was in a well-worn leather bikini and held her axe in her right hand. A bow was slung across her chest and a makeshift quiver held a spear and some arrows on her back.

From her leather belt, several other items were accessible as needed, though her waterskin looked to be a bit more empty than most desert-dwellers would think prudent.
Katarina
Player, 11 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Tue 28 Jul 2020
at 01:53
  • msg #8

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Looking the new woman up and down, Katarina's eyes traveled slowly to take her all in. When she introduced herself to Elric, and vice versa, Katarina piped up,

"And I'm Katarina." she said, fitting in best she could. The woman was fancily dressed, and Katarina was a bit worried that she wouldn't survive the badlands, but she'd seen wilder things on Earth,

"We don't have to fight here." she offered, "We can keep moving, you can split my remaining water... I'll be fine without it. Keep up your strength, and we'll find a way in through the portals! I'm sure we can get there before the pig men catch us. Ready?" she asked, ready to help them carry their gear if they needed it. She was small, but she wasn't small on heart, and didn't mind helping pull their weight for them if need be.
VX900
Player, 9 posts
Tue 28 Jul 2020
at 19:36
  • msg #9

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

The Pig Men continued to chase it VX900 dodged around the point of a dune, suddenly aware that his original Reconnaissance programming would have been spectacularly helpful here. When the Sorcerers had repurposed it to cure their troops - many of whom were the aforementioned Pig Men - the data sets to treat wounds had replaced the old stealth protocols. When eons later the robot had become self aware there were echos of the original programs that it could hear.

The MedBot set aside its reverie when it saw the gathered organics. None of whom appeared to be either Pig Men or Sorcerers' servants.

"Greeting organic lifeforms. I find myself pursued by my former master's servants. Please direct me to the nearest route that leads to the Sand Drifters settlement." The red robot with white caducei painted on all four limbs and the back and front of its torso said flatly.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:08, Wed 29 July 2020.
Pig Rider
NPC, 1 post
Humanoid pig
Not kosher
Tue 28 Jul 2020
at 22:53
  • msg #10

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Sure enough, all of those not mounted on the ancient metal bikes find themselves back to back. Even as the Pig Riders circle them, hooting and hollering. Their machines seems adapted to the desert sands, the wheels seeming having no issues with moving.

"Give up! You will never make it to the Sand Drifters! The Pig Riders of ruin control all you see! Surrender without a fight and we will make you slaves! Don't surrender and you will be placed in our cook pots!" Said one of the riders, oinking between every other sentence.

"Ummm...not the robot, right boss? We don't have eat him, right?" Said a the rider sharing the 1st speakers motorcyle.

"No stupid, of course not! The robot will be used for parts!" The other riders cheer-as if they partly expected to have to eat the robot...and now where thrilled they don't.

Even as the whole gang circles you, brandishing a variety of weapons, you can see past the smoke of their bikes a yellow glowing wall just in sight...

(OOC-Ok, 1st round of combat! The way iniative works is you roll a d20 and compare it to your dex. Roll equal or less and you go 1st. Fail and you act after the pig riders. In general, 1 is a crit and d20 is a fumble.)
Elric
Player, 11 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 00:10
  • msg #11

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric had been saving his miracles for his final fight ... he hoped this was it.  He knew he could possibly save himself but passing through these riders wouldn't mean he could pass through the yellow barrier ... someone else would have to direct him to one of the tunnels.

The pale man flicked his wrist and a hand-and-a-half jet black sword appeared in it.  The sword was wicked and covered in red runes.  Clearly there was one purpose for it and that was to make a statement.

He moved to strike any Pig Rider stupid enough to be close to him...
This message was last edited by the player at 01:15, Wed 29 July 2020.
Katarina
Player, 12 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 04:06
  • msg #12

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Quicker than most, Katarina grinned as she heard the pig-riders threatening them,

"Aww, ya'll riders don't have the balls to fight us on the ground. Gotta ride around in your safe little machines all day?" she tried to taunt them, hissing quietly to the others,

"Run for the wall. They want us to fight. No chance. Beat em with speed, like we have been." she said, and then she dipped to one side, and took off towards the wall, quicker than the pig-men could react.
Astrid
Player, 12 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 04:15
  • msg #13

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Katarina's suggestion gave Astrid pause, and the blonde stood patting the haft of her axe for a few moments. She seemed to be waiting for the piggies to make the first move.

"I think breaking through the weakest part of their line makes sense. But I don't think we're going to outrun them unless we can break some of their machines. Or their bodies."
This message was last edited by the player at 00:30, Thu 30 July 2020.
VX900
Player, 11 posts
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 05:44
  • msg #14

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

When it heard the fleshies discussing their plans to flee or fight, VX900 realized they, too, were being hunted by the Pig Men. When the smaller female turned to run, the robot's head spun toward the lead Pig Man and raised its Laser Pistol.

"I will make a weak spot, barbarian!" it told the taller woman as it fired at the leader. The shot was well aimed and the red beam lanced out from the projector coil and seared the leader, sending bacon scented smoke billowing into the air.

"Smoked pork will be served in the chow hall at noon!"
Pig Rider
NPC, 2 posts
Humanoid pig
Not kosher
Thu 30 Jul 2020
at 23:05
  • msg #15

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric swings his massive black sword from nowhere, and strikes one of the pig creatures across the chest as he riders towards the Albino. Normally that should have made more of a cut, but these creatures wore no armor for a reason. Their hide and rolls of fat acted as armor, and prevented the worst of the damage. That being said, it was clear from the riders attempt to rise and shake his head damage was still done.

VX900's laser hit another rider as it closed in, swinging a metal ball on a chain around its head. Much like with Elric, the bike spins out and crashes. However, the Rider slowly and painfully rises to his feet-still not down.

Two of the mounted riders give chase behind Katarina, waving their blades and oinking as she goes.

Of the remaining four, two are recovering from Elric's and VX900's attacks. The remaining two on Astrid and Quetz move in to attack.

OOC-Ok, combat for those who are unfamiliar. As Astrid and Quetz failed their initiative, they go after the pig men, and will have to avoid attacks on them. They can roll strength(for parrying and such) or Dex (For dodging) to avoid the attack. They should roll on their private threads, and then post the result of their defenses-and attacks when they go. The pig riders on Elric and VX900 do not get an attack, but are also not damaged because of their special hide ability. Their skin acts like a small shield (It absorbs one hit).

Katarina-who is running-is luring two attackers to give chase, and must make a special ability roll on her own thread this turn.

This message was last edited by the player at 23:32, Thu 30 July 2020.
Katarina
Player, 15 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Fri 31 Jul 2020
at 08:47
  • msg #16

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Giggling as she ran off, Katarina didn't look the slightest worse for wear in the badlands... she belonged here. Running to draw the pig-men away from the others, she blew a kiss to one as she ran past,

"Aww, cmon! You only sending a few after me? Why don't all of ya come along? Can't catch me anyways." she laughed, sprinting the opposite direction that her companions wanted to go.
Quetz
Player, 16 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Sat 1 Aug 2020
at 15:25
  • msg #18

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin


A pig-man which no one had attacked yet roared toward Quetz. The porcine attacker's machete bounced off Quetz thanks in part to Quetz's leather armor and Quetz's naturally-scaly hide, and so the Vek remained unhurt...

But it infuriated him. He screamed and leapt 15 feet after the pig-man. It was time to BITE!

The pig-man's blubbery hide also protected him from the Vek's jaws... but only once. Quetz new the pig would not be so lucky a second time... whether its doom came from him, or from another...
Astrid
Player, 18 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 03:50
  • msg #19

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Before she could follow Katarina, Astrid found herself being assaulted by one of the pigmen. The attacked would have skewered her, but the barbarian beat the pigman's spear aside with the flat of her axe.

With her opponent off-balance, Astrid hacked at the tough hide of the creature twice. Both swings connected, but the second seemed like it might have sliced a bit deeper than the first. When she removed the blade and readied it to swing again, the blonde growled a challenge.

The blonde was a little surprised when her second hack left the pigman dead, or near enough to it. As the enemy fell, Astrid deftly grabbed the handlebar of the motorcycle they had been riding and slipped into the seat. She still held her axe but was now able to move about much more easily.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:31, Sun 02 Aug 2020.
Pig Rider
NPC, 3 posts
Humanoid pig
Not kosher
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 18:37
  • msg #20

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Two of the Riders are catching up to Katarina, but have not quite gotten to her...yet.

Elric's and VX900's foe rise from ground unsteadily but are clearly ready to hand back some of the pain they endured.

Quetz is on top of one of the riders, it struggles getting the Vek and its sharp teeth off of him and his back.

And of course, Astrid's foe lays on the ground, so much dead sliced pork that certainly should not be eaten.

(OOC-New round! Elric, VX900, and Katarina are up! Actions can be in any order.)
Elric
Player, 15 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 18:49
  • msg #21

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric saw the response and switched his tactic now understanding why he'd been so unsuccessful attacking the Pig Riders earlier before he decided to run.  Now, it was clear, he needed to concentrate his attack with others.  So he did just that and reached out with his rune encrusted black blade.  Taking a wide arch he focused on attacking one of the creatures recently hit by one of the others...his strike was true this time.

The wondrous smell of cooked bacon accompanied the felling of the Pig Rider.  There was a satisfying grin that played across Elric's face and if his sword could talk it would have remarked on the flavor of the enemy for sure.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:05, Sun 02 Aug 2020.
Katarina
Player, 17 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 23:57
  • msg #22

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Sliding her bone dagger into her hands, Katarina didn't really want to have to handle these pig men, but they were being quite annoying.

"Are you piggies tired yet? C'mon keep up!" she continued taunting them, giggling aloud as she continued to move, "Ain't you guys used to this heat?" she asked, sticking a tongue out to further infuriate them.

In the back of her mind, she sure hoped the others managed to either beat up the now smaller group of orcs, to come help her, or had some way to come pull her out of the thick of things. She hadn't thought that far ahead. She figured she'd help them, but had no idea how it would end for her.

Whoops...

Still, she kept moving, tearing off across the badlands, leaving the pig-men in her wake.
VX900
Player, 13 posts
Wed 5 Aug 2020
at 05:45
  • msg #23

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

VX900 didn't really hate things, its emotions were too muted for that. But Pig Men annoyed it quite a lot. They were rude, dangerous and persistent.

The Medical Robot aimed at the recovering rider and fired again. The shot sizzled into the ground where the Pig Man's bike had been laying only an instant before. Instead of felling the enemy the high energy light melted the coarse, gritty sand into a tiny shard of brown-black glass.

It was impossible for the robot to sigh or show the annoyance its rudimentary emotion circuits felt.
Pig Rider
NPC, 4 posts
Humanoid pig
Not kosher
Thu 6 Aug 2020
at 05:01
  • msg #24

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

The two riders behind Katarina growl in rage and throw spears at her as they get closer on their bikes. She nimbly leaps over one, and ducks under the other. However, she knows her legs will not carry her away faster than the machine mounted mutants.

Elric finishes off his foe, it barley releasing a grunt as the black glowing sword makes chopped ham of the creature.

VX900 misses the fast moving Rider on its bike. As it rushes by at high speeds, the armored robot knocks aside its large ax with the back of the robot's metal hand.

Quetz wrestles with his foe, snapping with his massive sharp teeth. The pigman seems to panic and begins to oink, as it tries to keep the Vek from ripping out its throat. The Oinks grow louder and louder, causing all near the melee feel a oinking shriek reverberate in their very brains!

(OOC-Quetz, VX900, and Elric Must make Wisdom d20 saves on their rules section. If you fail, you have disadvantage on all rolls until you recover. Quetz should also post his actions after he makes or fails his save. Astrid is out of range of the sonic oink on her motorcycle, but has a good view of the two riders closing in on Katrina.)
Katarina
Player, 20 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Thu 6 Aug 2020
at 09:00
  • msg #25

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Narrowly ducking under a spear, and leaping over another, Katarina blew the hair out of her face with a grin, though the grin was becoming less certain by the second,

"Nice try oinkers! Is that really the best you can do?!" she teased, sticking her tongue out at them, and continuing to run.

The whole time, she was trying to see how maneuverable they were, so she could maybe duck back towards them, to throw off their pursuit, as she didn't see how she would outrun them...
Quetz
Player, 20 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 00:10
  • msg #26

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin


The pig rider under Quetz tried flailing about above his head with his machete, but Quetz easily dodged this.

Unfortunately, Quetz's blood was still burning hot (well, it felt very hot to him, anyway), and he once again attacked on pure instinct-- he screamed and leapt.

The only direction he could leap, though, was vertically, and the pig rider sped up and zipped out from under where Quetz landed.

Quetz wasn't hurt, landing on nice soft desert sand, but he didn't get to draw the pig man's blood, either, so he was quite frustrated. He'd kind of wanted to kill the rider and take over the bike for himself.
Astrid
Player, 20 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 00:23
  • msg #27

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Once on the motorcycle, Astrid looked about to see how the others were faring. Most of those that had gathered to fight off the pigs had done well enough, though it seemed the woman identifying herself as Katarina looked like she could use a hand.

Astrid revved the engine, kicking dirt and dust up in her wake. She sped off toward those that were chasing Katarina, looking to slice off a bit more pork with her axe. As she approached one of the creatures, she swung her axe with the force of the motorcycle behind it, connecting solidly. Unfortunately her follow up swing didn't connect.

She glanced at Katrina. "Hop on?" It was more a question than command. The other woman seemed to know how to survive quite well.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:34, Fri 07 Aug 2020.
Katarina
Player, 21 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 04:16
  • msg #28

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Looking up thankfully, Kat held up a hand and leapt aboard,

"Thanks!" she said breathlessly, doing fine with the exercise, but trying to outrun machines was tiring her out,

"You some kinda superhero or somethin?" she asked quizzically, truly curious.
Astrid
Player, 23 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 04:37
  • msg #29

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid quickly helped Katarina aboard and found the time to laugh at the brunette's question as the blonde accelerated again. "I don't think so. I just hit bad guys with my axe." One might think there are some things about Astrid that are somewhat larger-than-life, but she didn't seem to have that sort of opinion of herself.
Elric
Player, 18 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 14:25
  • msg #30

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric does an athletic charge forward to keep with the others and make sure he is in range to strike when one of them lands a blow.  Once again he reaches out with his black blade to slash an already struck Pig Rider.  "Death will come for you all..."  He seems a little less winded then he was a few moments ago, as the momentum of the battle seems to be shifting greatly.
Katarina
Player, 22 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 17:02
  • msg #31

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Well, if you're good at it, keep doing it, I say!" Katarina grinned, clapping the other woman on her back.

"Lets help the others. Poor people, lost out here in the badlands..." she made a tsking sound in her throat in disapproval.
Lords of Light
GM, 94 posts
Watcher over all...
of this ruined earth
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 19:35
  • msg #32

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric moves over to Quetz's foe, his Black blade spearing the mutant through the chest. The creatures lets out a far weaker oink, only to sag and fall. Still partly impaled and nearly pulling the sword from the albino's hands.

Astrid rides up and swipes one of the rider's head, but it rolls of skin keeps his head on his body. He still gasps in pain at the wound however. Even as the three bikers now circle each other, the two pigmen and Astrid and Katarina on their looted bike, there is a glow above the entire group. Astrid's barbarian instincts makes her drive away, but the two mutants are not so quick.

A shape in the form of a man falls from the sky. Glowing, he crashes down on the two Pig raiders-both driving too close to each other to avoid the impact. Both bikes explode, causing shards of metal, fire, and smoke to shoot everywhere. Fortunately Astrid and Katarina are out of range, and the Elric, VX900, and Quetz turn to see what happened.

From the smoking wrecks, the unsteady form of Skarciss the seeker rises from the ashes.
Katarina
Player, 23 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 20:09
  • msg #33

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Wow..." Katarina said, brushing the hair out of her face, looking at the man that had just landed in awe, "All sorts of super people around here!" she said incredulously, surprised to see so many surprises. She thought she'd seen it all in her short life in the badlands, but never excitement like this!

Turning to her 'pilot', she asked uncertainly,

"Do we run?" it was very clear Katarina's life had been full of running already.
Astrid
Player, 25 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Sat 8 Aug 2020
at 23:39
  • msg #34

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid quickly looked about, but given that all those that might be faster than her were out of commission the barbarian shook her head. "I don't think we need to do so just yet. I think we've currently got the advantage of speed."

The blonde waited a moment to see if there would be any more exploding. When things seemed safe enough, she waved at the newcomer. "Hello! I'm Astrid! Uh...are you friend or foe?"
VX900
Player, 17 posts
Sun 9 Aug 2020
at 07:02
  • msg #35

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

VX900 watched the newcomer struggle to their feet and hurried over. The robot's metallic feet crunched loudly through the coarse grit of the wasteland in the sudden quiet the brown-robed stranger's arrival left.

"Are you injured?" the MedBot asked, stowing its laser pistol as it scanned the Pig Riders, their bikes and the bandaged stranger.
Skarciss the Seeker
Player, 10 posts
Sun 9 Aug 2020
at 21:27
  • msg #36

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Moments ago

The last thing Skarciss recalled was preparing to cast a powerful spell to finally put an end to his rival, the thrice accursed Vish'Aal the Devourer. As his opponent lay helplessly before him, his Wards and defences breached, his minions slaughtered by Skarciss's spells, Skarciss chanted the final words to the incantation that would give him victory...but suddenly the old fool called out to whatever dark, alien power he served and offered up the remaining scraps of his soul, trading an eternity for a few more years of life.

There was a blinding flash and suddenly Skarciss felt himself falling, the roar of the winds and that of a furious burning flame filling his ears...ending with a loud crash and screech of destroyed metal.
Now

Skarciss rose unsteadily to his feet, using his metallic staff to balance himself and peered out suspiciously from under his hood.

As his gaze took in the crushed bikes and the remains of their riders he smiled, running a thin snake like tongue over cracked lips.

"And I am Skarciss, oft called the Seeker, my lady," he replied to the blonde woman, admiring her thews as he spoke. "I am an eternal foe to mine enemies, but a benevolent friend to those who also call me friend," he added cryptically in reply to her question.

As the metallic man approached him Skarciss waved him off and said, "My thanks, but I am unharmed in body. Do tell though, where and when exactly is this place?"

Which was true, but he was rather shaken inside. It would not do to tip his hand and reveal his weakness just yet, not until he found out where he was and who these people were.
Astrid
Player, 26 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Sun 9 Aug 2020
at 22:28
  • msg #37

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid's eyes narrowed slightly at the response, but she pushed aside the mild concern at the chance for an(other) ally. "Well met, Skarciss Seeker. We are in the deserts of the western lands near the Sand Drifter's village. As for when...it's a bit after midnight?"

The blonde looked up at the dark sky, then nodded. "Yup, a bit after midnight. I'm heading toward the Sand Drifter's village. I presume the others are as well." She gestured toward the others that had bravely faced down the pig men.
Quetz
Player, 21 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Sun 9 Aug 2020
at 23:55
  • msg #38

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid:
"I'm heading toward the Sand Drifter's village. I presume the others are as well." She gestured toward the others that had bravely faced down the pig men.


"Yess, thiss iss true for mysself az well," said Quetz in a calm, reasonable tone.

Inside, though, he thought: A sorcerer! Kill it!

On second thought: Wait, it doesn't know where nor even when it is? It is not in control of this situation! What better way to gain the upper hand than to play along and wait for the perfect moment!

On third thought: ...For that matter, perhaps there might even be much to learn... or otherwise gain from being patient...

On fourth thought: Wait, what if it can read our thoughts?! Stop thinking!

Quetz tried to make his mind a blank.
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 1 post
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Mon 10 Aug 2020
at 23:38
  • msg #39

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Before anyone else can say more, the nearby glowing yellow wall flickers. A circular portal opens in the large dome covering the entire village of the Sand drifters. "Here! You lot! Come inside, quickly! The Pig Riders will come back with more numbers!"

A woman clad in light desert clothing, and wearing a medallion with a yellow crystal in the center gestures for the group to enter the portal. However, she steps back inside and call out again.

"You have to decide now! We can't keep it open for long!"
Quetz
Player, 22 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Tue 11 Aug 2020
at 14:48
  • msg #40

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Mayor Sandhira:
Before anyone else can say more, the nearby glowing yellow wall flickers. A circular portal opens in the large dome covering the entire village of the Sand drifters. "Here! You lot! Come inside, quickly! The Pig Riders will come back with more numbers!"

A woman clad in light desert clothing, and wearing a medallion with a yellow crystal in the center gestures for the group to enter the portal. However, she steps back inside and call out again.

"You have to decide now! We can't keep it open for long!"


"I am heading inside, mammalss and... otherss. Who iss with me...?"

Quetz doesn't wait for an answer, but starts moving toward the portal.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:49, Tue 11 Aug 2020.
VX900
Player, 18 posts
Tue 11 Aug 2020
at 15:35
  • msg #41

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

VX900 gave a precise mechanical nod and followed the Vek and the desert dweller through the portal. His body turned while his head remained focused on the sorcerer that fell from the sky, "If you are unhurt I suggest you accompany us into the town to remain so." the robot said as its head turned to follow its body.

The MedBot flashed greeting lights at the Vek as it joined the raptoroid through the portal, "In the conflict I was unable to identify myself. I am Medical Unit VX900."
Astrid
Player, 27 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Tue 11 Aug 2020
at 17:10
  • msg #42

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid nodded at the Mayor's request they move quickly. She briefly looked over her shoulder at Katarina. "I'm heading in. If you don't want to do so, hop off now." Astrid just wanted to provide fair warning before she urged the motorcycle into motion again and slowly rode into the Sand Drifter's village.
Elric
Player, 19 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Tue 11 Aug 2020
at 17:15
  • msg #43

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric grabs one of the rider's bikes and quickly joins the others within the protective yellow glow...
Katarina
Player, 24 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 04:28
  • msg #44

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Psh, this is our bike, you ain't goin' anywhere without me!" she claimed, gripping on tight for the ride into town.
Skarciss the Seeker
Player, 11 posts
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 19:48
  • msg #45

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Startled at the sudden appearance of the portal, Skarciss was still trying to gather his thoughts, but on seeing his newest companions starting to move into it without much hesitation he came to a quick decision.

"I shall accompany you, no use in sticking around here," he said to the others with a smile as he followed them into the portal. As he entered Skarciss gave a nod to the woman in the desert clothing who seemed to be operating the portal. "And who are these...pig riders my lady; raiders, or something more sinister?"
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 2 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 23:37
  • msg #46

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

In reply to Skarciss the Seeker (msg # 45):

She does not answer right away, but gestures for the group to hurry. Once they are all inside, she touched the amulet around her neck and fiddles with it. As soon as she does so, the breach in the energy wall seals up.

As she turns to address the group, they notice they are indeed in a village. The houses are constructed out of the very dunes, but hardened in stone. Relics of the ancient world remain. A ruined vechile of metal. A large red sign saying 'stop', for those who can read. Metal poles which Quetz knows once held powered light, but now has mundane lanterns.

"Its ok! Come out! They wont hurt us!" The woman called.

Sure enough, humans poke thier heads out from various points of concealment. Behind cover from their houses, sand dunes, and rocks. They hold weapons, but do not seem very proficient or even threatening with them. One man actually drops his quiver of arrows and has to pick them all up.

"Forgive us, we are not used to guests. Many have tried to make it here, almost all fall to the riders." The woman says.

"I am Mayor Sandira, leader of the sand drifters. Who are you and why did you seek out this place?"
This message was last edited by the player at 23:38, Wed 12 Aug 2020.
Astrid
Player, 28 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 23:46
  • msg #47

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid brought her motorcycle to a halt, kicked down the stand, and sheathed the axe she had been holding. The tall blonde dismounted gracefully and planted her fists on her hips as she looked around. After a few moments of observation, her powerful voice responded. "Well met, Mayor Sandira. I'm Astrid. I'm here for a bit of respite from the heat and the other dangers of the desert."

She gestured toward the others. "Like these others, the pigs chased me when they could though could never quite best my axe. But a woman cannot go forever on her own. Thank you for allowing entry into your haven."

She bowed her head politely. "And you are correct. I've no interest in hurting you or any of those that dwell here."
Katarina
Player, 25 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Thu 13 Aug 2020
at 15:04
  • msg #48

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Katarina stood a little to the left of the powerful woman, and mirrored her appearance, planting her (smaller) fists on her hips, and trying to look as powerful as Astrid had,

"Yea, and I'm Katarina. We're partners!" she said confidently, and when Astrid mentioned the pigs, she nodded, "And they couldn't beat us!" she laughed softly, leaving it at that.

She figured if she stuck with this woman, she was going to go far. Or at least get involved in some shenanigans that would be fun for the time being.
Elric
Player, 21 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Thu 13 Aug 2020
at 15:18
  • msg #49

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Elric stepped confidently from the bike he'd taken from the fallen Pig Rider and moved over to join the others.  As he walked he seemed to move in slow motion, and also seemed to ooze sensuality.  He was exotic and nearly flawless.  He stopped and swept his hand through his hand, deftly putting it up into a bun and putting two black sticks at an angle to hold it in place.  "So very nice to meet you Mayor.  Elric is my name."  He winked at one of the folks in the background.  It was hard to tell if it was one of the female or males though...
Quetz
Player, 24 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Thu 13 Aug 2020
at 15:28
  • msg #50

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin


Quetz didn't much like the idea of giving his name in front of a sorcerer, but-- no! Don't think about how much you want to kill him! Act normally!

"I am Quetz, a Vek-- a flightlesss reptilian with beautiful feathersss. I travel the land in sssearch of knowledge."

Skarciss the Seeker
Player, 12 posts
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 14:14
  • msg #51

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"I too am a seeker of knowledge my lady," Skarciss replied with a toothless smile. "I am not of these lands, I arrived recently from...elsewhere," he added cryptically.

Walking forward slightly he leaned on his strange, metallic staff for support and gazed about at the rundown settlement. The crude buildings, the frightened looking people...it seemed hard to see how they had survived.

"Tell me lady mayor, how did your village survive the riders when so many travelers have not?" he asked her curiously.
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 3 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 19:52
  • msg #52

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

In reply to Skarciss the Seeker (msg # 51):

The Mayor looked as if she was about to respond, but some of her people hissed. "That one...he bares the mark of the sorcerer! Tell him nothing, Mayor!" One man called out, pointing at Skarciss with fear and loathing in his voice.

The other people murmured amongst themselves. Pointing and clutching weapons. Despite the presence of the others, it was a sorcerer that caused them more fear than veks, robots, albinos, barbarians or deserts waifs.

"Enough!" The Mayor barked, and the others seem to quite down. "These warriors fought off the Pig Riders and won! Few others can say that! These walls around us are not just keeping the world out...they imprison us within! We will die slowly if things do not change! The Sand Drifters must travel by the winds once more, or die in the dunes! These folk...even if one of them is a sorcerer, are the keys to our freedom!"

She gestured for the group to join her in one of the sandstone buildings. Even VX900, who had been silent throughout the encounter. All while her people gaze on distrust fully. Even the children, hiding behind thier parents legs.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:54, Sat 15 Aug 2020.
Katarina
Player, 26 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 01:03
  • msg #53

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Ooh, a sorcerer! Neat!" Katarina exclaimed, thoroughly not frightened at all, at least not nearly as much as she was curious, "Can you perform magic for us?!" she asked hopefully, peering at Skarciss directly, hoping for a show!
Elric
Player, 22 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 02:56
  • msg #54

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Wise words.  No wonder you are these people's leader."  Elric moved a little closer, still smoldering.  "Worry not, we will assure this sorcerer stays firmly on our side.  And we will see your people to safety."  The words were filled with confidence and a comfort laced with practice.  Elric knew, that his own safety lay with these people, their shield, and those he just met.
Astrid
Player, 29 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 23:07
  • msg #55

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid smiled and nodded once as Katarina declared them partners and superior to the Pigs. At the proclamation by the mayor, Astrid again indicated agreement by a quick bob of her her head. "The value of freedom cannot be overstated."

The blonde went toward the sandstone buildings indicated by Sandhira's gesture, entering once she'd arrived.
Katarina
Player, 27 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Tue 18 Aug 2020
at 12:20
  • msg #56

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Seeing Astrid leave, Katarina turned and looked torn between seeing potential magic and chasing the warrior woman. Spinning, she chased the much stronger lady, not wanting to be left behind by her partner in crime!

"Coming!" she called out, so nothing was mistaken.
Quetz
Player, 25 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Tue 18 Aug 2020
at 14:19
  • msg #57

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Mayor Sandhira:
The Mayor gestured for the group to join her in one of the sandstone buildings.


Quetz followed. He was burning to point out that the sorcerer had not arrived until after the group had already defeated the pig-men, but he let his tongue remain in his mouth for now. Bide your time, and pull out the winning cards when the time is right, he told himself firmly. Now, stop thinking!
VX900
Player, 19 posts
Thu 20 Aug 2020
at 01:37
  • msg #58

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

VX900 fell in with the rest of the group and followed the mayor. It had gained sentience in the iron grip of an evil sorcerer and the robot understood the locals' hostility toward the newcomer.

Sorcerer's were powerful and dangerous but not always wicked. Not always.

The MediBot walked silently, scanning the locals for the sick and injured as the group entered the building.
Skarciss the Seeker
Player, 13 posts
Thu 20 Aug 2020
at 17:59
  • msg #59

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Skarciss peered at the slender young woman as she asked him for a magic show with what would have likely been a raised eyebrow but with the wrappings covering his eyes it was hard to tell, then turned his head to gaze at the pale man called Elric with a flat expression.

"No assurances needed, I am but a humble purveyor of some minor parlor tricks," Skarciss said to the lady mayor with a smile to put her mind at ease. Tapping his staff on the ground he followed the others towards the building, his face with bandaged eyes once again shrouded in the depths of his hood.
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 4 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Fri 21 Aug 2020
at 00:26
  • msg #60

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

The mayor leads the group into her house. There are some artifacts of the ancient world, and she gestures to a large round table that says 'Goodyear' for those who can read. Once everyone is more of less comfortable, she gets some of the glowing underground farmed desert tubers which pass for food in this region.

"Thank you all for coming here. As I told my people, we are dying slowly. Our wells are almost dry, and the tubers we use for food will run out. The Sand Drifters once moved on sails of wind, until we found this place...and the Crystal of the Sorcerer Nypull."

She holds up the amulet around her neck, which indeed holds a yellow crystal.

"Nypull swore eternal vengeance on our people after my Grandfather stole the crystal. We believe his strongest powers where located in the gem, which is now only set to create the walls that protect us. His pig mutants are a recent creation, and now we have no way to leave safely."

She sighs. "That being said, we have gotten reports there is a nearby vehicle large enough to move our people out. A small group would stay here with the crystal to draw away their forces and give the others a chance to escape. Needless to say, it would be death for those who do. Of course...that was before we got a group of heroes able to fight them..."

This message was last edited by the player at 04:07, Tue 25 Aug 2020.
Katarina
Player, 28 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Sat 22 Aug 2020
at 20:00
  • msg #61

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Katarina's face looked very grave: it was obvious she took what she was about to say very seriously,

"Of course!" she chirped, holding her hand out, "Ok, give me the crystal, and I'll handle things with my partner, Astrid. We promise."

Truthfully, she'd only been a city-hero for about 20 seconds, so her talking could use some 'high etiquette' spicing up, but she would get there. Until then, she was firmly convinced that if she had the crystal, she'd become a powerful wizard and it would all suddenly make sense.
Astrid
Player, 30 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Mon 24 Aug 2020
at 16:12
  • msg #62

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid briefly inspected the food, gave it a sniff test, then loudly bit into it. "Mmmm, desert tubers. My favorite."

The blonde looked over at her new partner with a half-smile. "I don't think they're looking to pass the crystal to us, at least not right now. They need it for the shield. Rather we need to help get the nearby vehicle that can transport everyone out of here. The piggies may harass us several times during our attempt, I would think."

Astrid looked over at the rest of the crew that had assembled from out of the desert sands, then back to the mayor for her opinion.
Quetz
Player, 26 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Mon 24 Aug 2020
at 16:39
  • msg #63

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin


If they pass Quetz's tongue-flicker smelltaste test, he tries to eat a tuber. Who knows how long it'll be before someone offers him free food again...?

(He also tries to surreptitiously slip at least a couple into his pack. Who knows when he might need a free light source of some kind again...?)
Katarina
Player, 29 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Mon 24 Aug 2020
at 21:26
  • msg #64

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Oh..." Katarina looked crestfallen and surprised, but a second later, she dug into a few tubers with excitement, and she didn't seem to be thinking about it at all.

She still politely slid her hand out, if the mayor even glanced her way, still hoping for the best.
Skarciss the Seeker
Player, 14 posts
Wed 26 Aug 2020
at 20:42
  • msg #65

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Skarciss stared at the crystal with a look of greed upon his face, fingers of one hand clutched in the form of a claw. Licking his lips once he said, "Why...ofcourse, we would be happy to take this...troubling object off your hands lady mayor. But are you sure none of Nypull's minions will follow you? A sorceror's lust for revenge can be a terrible thing, he may not forgive your grandfather's insult so easily."
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 5 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Mon 31 Aug 2020
at 17:20
  • msg #66

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

The mayor raised an eyebrow at the sorcerer.

"The Crystal won't work for you. It only functions for my bloodline, as my grandfather managed to steal it from Nypull himself. We need the vehicle in order to get my people away. I will be remaining behind with the one thing the sorcerer wants. You can go with my people if you wish, but I need to insure Nypull never corrupts the crystal again." She says quite firmly.
Katarina
Player, 30 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 09:15
  • msg #67

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Don't worry, Misses Mayor!" Katarina said, approaching and reaching up really high to place a 'comforting' hand on the woman's shoulder confidently, a stoic look on her face,

"We'll protect your people, and you too. No reason to leave you behind!" she said, smiling brightly at the last part. Katarina saw no reason to leave anybody behind... after all, she'd JUST discovered all of these fun friends, and hadn't even gotten to really goof around with all of them... much less the mayor!
Astrid
Player, 31 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 15:56
  • msg #68

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid nodded at Katarina's response. "I think there is perhaps some confusion here, Mayor. What is the best way for us to help?" After asking her question, Astrid crunched into her tuber again, then munched on it as she awaited response.
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 6 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 23:19
  • msg #69

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

In reply to Astrid (msg # 68):

"The vehicle we need is outside the energy walls. I was going to send out a group of my warriors to get it, but we have failed every time we tired before. However...you can fight the riders better than any of we can..." She replied, sounding hopeful.
Quetz
Player, 27 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 23:35
  • msg #70

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Mayor Sandhira:
In reply to Astrid (msg # 68):

"The vehicle we need is outside the energy walls. I was going to send out a group of my warriors to get it, but we have failed every time we tired before. However...you can fight the riders better than any of we can..." She replied, sounding hopeful.


Quetz looks at the others. "I think we should help," he says, nodding. What better way to get the sorcerer killed than to let the pig-men kill him?! he thinks... He shoots a glance at the sorcerer, trying to tell if his thoughts were being read. I mean, I'll wager the sorcerer will be useful in helping to kill the pig-men, and will be not at all likely to get himself gutted like a fish!
This message was last edited by the player at 23:36, Tue 01 Sept 2020.
Elric
Player, 23 posts
HP-10/10, HD-1d6
Armor-1
Wed 2 Sep 2020
at 17:03
  • msg #71

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Right, so give us the location of the vehicle and we'll bring it back here to pick you up?"  Elric cut straight to the chase.
Astrid
Player, 32 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Fri 4 Sep 2020
at 23:02
  • msg #72

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid nodded at the voiced opinions of Elric and Quetz. "Agreed. Give us a few minutes to relax and finish these delicious tubers, and then we will go fetch the vehicle."
Skarciss the Seeker
Player, 15 posts
Sun 6 Sep 2020
at 21:48
  • msg #73

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Skarciss did not seem to be taken aback by the Mayor's curt refusal of his offer to take the crystal of her hands. It was almost as if he was used to having his 'offers' declined.

"Worry not dear lady, this stalwart band of warriors and my feeble self shall retrieve your vehicle. Let the pig-men come...they will realize the error of their ways soon enough," he said with a smile.

Once they had the lady's trust, perhaps she would deign to give them the trouble some crystal. After all, once they were away from this place and the magical walls the crystal would be no use to her...unless she had found a way to use its power and conjure the walls herself.

Ofcourse, it will be a dangerous journey with enemies all around, she could suffer any number of 'accidents' leaving the crystal in my clutches, where it belongs,
thought Skarciss with an inward smile, though he did not speak his thoughts out loud.
Katarina
Player, 31 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Mon 7 Sep 2020
at 05:20
  • msg #74

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

"Wait a second..." Katarina said, suddenly realizing something, "Weren't we all just running for our lives from those men outside?" she didn't seem to realize how terrible this 'realization' may have made them all look to the Mayor and co, "Yea! I remember us all breathing heavily out there, hoping that we could help each other just to escape! Oooh! That means this will be an even more difficult and fun adventure!" she said, her eyes brightening at the thought of it, even though it may have weakened their case in her stating it aloud.

And THIS time, I'm going to impress Astrid, and she's going to love it!
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 7 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Mon 7 Sep 2020
at 14:29
  • msg #75

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

The Mayor seems glad with everybody's willingness to help. She pulls out a map, and places it on the table. "The ancient vehicle is here." She points to a location that seems only about half a mile away in the desert. "I fear those that went out before to get it may not have finished repairs. However, none of them had been a Vek...or had a Mechanical ally." She looked hopefully at Quetz and VX900, clearly thinking their skills and abilities might be vital.
Astrid
Player, 33 posts
HP-14/14, HD-1d10
Armor-2
Mon 7 Sep 2020
at 16:05
  • msg #76

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Astrid nodded at Katarina. "We were. As individuals. And we all survived even alone. Now we are a team, we have a purpose, and we have a few vehicles. We can do this."

Her gaze drifted over to the mayor as she spoke again. The blonde shook her head. "My mechanical capabilities begin and end with percussive maintenance." Astrid adopted the same hopeful look as the mayor as her blue eyes drifted across her newfound friends and allies.
Katarina
Player, 32 posts
HP-8/8. HD-d4.
Armor-1
Wed 9 Sep 2020
at 13:36
  • msg #77

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

If its good enough for Astrid, its good enough for me!

"Ok! Let's do it!" Katarina said, perfectly satisfied to be running off, "Only a half mile? Psh, we'll have it done by nightfall!" she said, giggling at the idea.
Quetz
Player, 28 posts
HP-12/12. HD-1d8
Armor-3
Wed 9 Sep 2020
at 15:00
  • msg #78

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

Mayor Sandhira:
"However, none of them had been a Vek...or had a Mechanical ally." She looked hopefully at Quetz and VX900, clearly thinking their skills and abilities might be vital.


"Well... let's go," says Quetz, eager for the sorcerer to die for the sorcerer to be extremely useful in the thick of battle with the pig-men.
Mayor Sandhira
NPC, 8 posts
Leader of Sand Drifters
Glad to see non-raiders
Mon 14 Sep 2020
at 17:31
  • msg #79

Re: Pig Riders of Ruin

The mayor looks pleased, and gives you the directions to the ancient vehicle. The question is, can you get past the Pig Riders and get the thing working again?

OOC: End post. Moving to the next thread.
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