In reply to Gamemaster (msg # 9):

OOC-pretty sure the city hall goers can use public transportation or a cab. Those of us not going that route may need to have east transport for our investigation.

Void stepped forward, suddenly coming into everyone's sight once again. Her propensity to disappear when not being directly observed or interacted with was rather jarring, to say the least.

"Excuse me but in my time to understand your people, culture, and history, I have noticed something: in your 'horror movies', the time when people are most likely to die is after they have split up. Is this an apt observation on my part?" She asked in that odd and rather disconcerting voice.

In reply to Jacob Amer (Revenant) (msg # 11):

That needs to be decided by the group. If the group without the van wants to secure transportation, they can make a streetwise test at DN 8 for a single trip or DN 10 for a whole day. In addition, someone should address Void's concern about splitting the party or agree to stay together and decide on what order to tackle tasks.

In reply to Void (msg # 12):

"Is this whole area a warzone or under relative peace? I mean, let's face it-unless you wanna scare the hell outta the mayor, I won't be much good to you. Not to mention I might get you booted out of city hall." He pointed out, referring to his odd apperance.

"The elf commander, Eruvel Cathfaine, is quite reasonable, if secretive. They seem content to stay in their area as long as the Army stays away from them.

"The trolls, on the other hand, are more restless. They were bred for war, so aggressive behavior is common. Their leader, Tongue Lasher Frold, does her best to keep the other trolls in line, but it's hard when your subjects have literal rocks for brains, or so I've been told.

"There's also the wild card of the Vikings. Since the Battle of Terminal A, they have taken to raiding elsewhere, but that battle was bloody and resulted in the loss of the Viking leader and Oberstløtnant Lund." A scowl crosses the Major's face briefly. "The Army keeps tabs on them in case they try something."

In reply to Void (msg # 12):

"This not horror movie. Also have big guns and cell phones. Not worry, we protect you. Rashak rashak."

In reply to Jacob Amer (Revenant) (msg # 14):

"Elves, Vikings, Trolls...I'll bet that as long as you are on his side, the mayor would be ok if you were a talking eight legged horse.  That is just a guess, of course," Johnny says to Jacob, trying to be encouraging.

She. The Mayor is Mrs. Paulina Madsden. Other than that, you're probably correct, Mr. Ichii. She has respect for Delphi agents, no matter how they look."

"To the mayor together then?"

We have had several suggestions, but no real conclusions. I need to know if you're going together, or if you're splitting up. If you split up, I need to know which group is going in the van and how the other group(s) are planning on getting around town. Not trying to rush a decision here, but I would like to see progress toward trying to get one.

Johnny is all for everyone going to the Mayor's place. He shows this with nonverbal cues beyond what he's already said.

OOC
As stated, Case to the Mayor;-).

In reply to Case Morrow (msg # 19):

"Sure."

OOC: Void will go where Case goes.

"Well, I guess if you have trolls walking around, a man in bandages is no big deal..." He shrugs.

What once was a major thoroughfare in Copenhagen, the Amagerbrogade, has narrowed to a two-lane road due to axiom shifts. A few minutes after leaving the airport complex, Johnny (I'm assuming he's your driver as he has the most adds in land vehicles. If not, adjust accordingly and let me know so I can edit this.) stops the van as a couple of hay carts have caught on fire ahead. He is just about to turn around to get around it when two more carts behind you overturn and get hit by flaming arrows. Ivan and Johnny clearly recognize this as an ambush.

Five people approach the van. They are wearing Viking helmets and chain shirts and are wielding swords and carrying shields. One of them approaches the driver's side window and speaks.

"This is a toll area. The toll is two firing arms." Another Viking quickly whispers in this one's ear. "Excuse me, two firearms." They wait expectantly, but maintain defensive posture.

The van is too blocked in to move, but you can open the doors and get out. Due to the close quarters, long arms are useless, and handguns target their melee defense (improved by +2 for shield). Melee and unarmed options work normally.

You can fight or pay. If you pay, let me know who's giving up what. If you fight, I will flip a Drama card for initiative.

In reply to Viking Raider (msg # 26):

"Only one way to deal with a bunch of shakedown snakes..." Jacob grumbled. Still, he wondered how many of those Vikings could actual use the firearms.

Johnny exits the vehicle and says, "I will give you your arms," he turns on his katana causing the electric field to "snap" and finishes, "After I cut them from your bodies."

I guess it's clobberin' time.

Card for Round 1

All right, heroes, show these Vikings the error of their ways.

In reply to Gamemaster (msg # 29):

Jacob hops out of the car, grabs one Viking by the shield and proceeds to drag the man forward while head butting him.

OOC: Grapple at a Viking.

16:21, Today: Jacob Amer (Revenant) rolled 1 using 1d20.  Re-roll for 20.

16:21, Today: Jacob Amer (Revenant) rolled 20 using 1d20.  Grapple on Viking

Total to hit=16.

Not sure what the damage given Vikings don't have stats yet.

OOC: The Viking's melee defense is 13 (11+2 for shield). As a grapple, the damage would be 11 (STR-2). I'm not sure if you're trying to rip the shield out of his hand or just tie him up. As is, this isn't going to do much (2 Shock), but you could spend a Possibility on it. NOTE: Everyone is reset to their Starting Possibility total.

For the record, the Viking Raiders' stats are now in their description box.

In reply to Gamemaster (msg # 31):

Ooc-Putting adrenaline in my pool.

Johnny makes a forward feint followed by a full back spin overhead wrap to the vikings back, slicing through his armor like tin foil and taking him out. The move should have left him wide open, but somehow he pulls it off.

20:03, Today: Johnny Ichii rolled 4 using 1d6, rerolling max.  BD.
20:02, Today: Johnny Ichii rolled 7 using 1d20.  Possibility.
20:00, Today: Johnny Ichii rolled 5 using 1d20.  All-out attack melee on nearest .

12+5+4=21 vs 13, good
12(2)+4=16 vs 11(2) 1wd 2shk
Johnny takes 2 shock Unflinching
Pooling Coup de Grace
This message was last edited by the player at 03:24, Fri 18 Mar 2022.

Case looks at Johnny's display and wishes he could be that cool.  He reaches into the electric samurai's mind to try to mimic a fraction of his puissant skill at arms.

OOC
23:46, Today: Case Morrow rolled 19 using 1d20.  copycat (melee)- Johnny.

16 result vs Johnny's will.

Second Chance to pool.

16 vs. willpower 9 is Good success, copying 3 adds for the duration.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:35, Fri 18 Mar 2022.