[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

He wasn't always a Scimitar, this is very true - though Bernhard prefers to leave his past behind himself and not resume old habits unless there is absolutely no way around it (like exposing his trusted Gauntlet, the cables and everything surgically connected to the veins of his hand, to nuclear powers? Biiiig and massive 'Nope!') The only thing Bernhard would and does want back that is part of his past is his trusted Minun-partner, Sirocc.


-2k$Poke, given to Lunn without flinching or batting an eye. Having requested that scouting in the first place, Bern feels like it's literally his fault her drone broke down, and he's a man that stays true to his word. "Please accept this as my way to make up to you for the damage done", he'd tell her. He may not be a dark wizard yet. Not yet he has mastered that part of magicks.


Onwards to the War Party Discussion!~


'James' bowing down that deeply, calling him 'Master Bernhard', being honored with his help and supreme character ('James'' words) and basically everything about that man treating Bern does heavily trigger his trademark 'You flatter me so~'-senses; and with a wave of his hand Bernhard thanks and gestures that guy to rise. There's a small pleased smile on the stoic Mage's face as he does so. "Well, I am grateful for your words. How could I...not lend my aid and might in this dire situation... A 'hero' I am not, but that should not hinder the city to put trust in me, now should it~"

About 'James' prioritizing my commands over Seddi's now: That gets a headshake from Bernhard. "No. Please don't. Let us...work together on taking things down. *to the cowboy directly* Your words matter JUST AS MUCH as mine. The dire situation does all but require it. We shall...make it as...*shudders and cringes visibly*...a team, I take."
Bernhard does not mention it (way too humble he is!), but him helping out does not come free. Expect him to wanting to be compensated and rewarded accordingly.

Furthermore: Anger the Mageocracy or make enemies out that part, and you are in for BIG trouble with Bernhard, regardless how lawful one may be.


No flashing of the environment then, but Lopzu's and Citrine's input ergarding that plan are noted. "So creating a lightbased effect DOES weaken curses and dark powers... Good to know indeed."

Umbrelong would likely still be out of their Ball due to showing her + explaining himself to our assigned Water Magi. No reaction from Bernhard over explaining his plan of having go down THAT particular part of his/this strategy for Distraction™, but he feels a need to smack 'James' for holding back laughter (not that Bern indulges in that though, all that guy gets is a STERN look). "Dire situation require drastic means and ways, now does it not? And to achieve one's goals and desires, one at times must walk a dark path, as much as one may not want to. Your very own words, my dear Citrine. Words that I... *facepalms*..cannot help but to completely agree, as much as a FOOL OUT OF MYSELF I risk making..." Yeah, uh, Bernhard does not enjoy this plan of having dear Equinox and her amorous nature serve as desired distraction, BUT(!!) it is favoured over putting Zephy herself at risk via NoticeMe. Oh dear, he can already FEEL the tall tales and news flashing up.

Perhaps it is worth noting that Bernhard HIMSELF appears immune towards Equinox being all charming and alluring. He will shake off any curiosity about why however with a sliiight blush.

Aaaand that blush turns into a full-fledged emebarassed and coy one over the scene Bernhard accidently(?) triggered and caused! Oh dear, oh boi, oh hell.... Uh, let's ignore Nox and the swordswoman make out; focus on getting our fellow Magi, who's been unfortunately struck witless, back up with Evocations of Aromatherapy, Helping Hand, and Zephy's icy power. Basically do everything we can to get him up and function like a normal person again. If anything however, THAT was proof enough that Equin's unique powers can be of great use in this case, even if she was ACTUALLY asked to indulge in her violent nature here. Double and triple so given Power of Amorousness seems to be a Counter to the Curse Energy.


We'll explain the plan towards everyone once the situation has gotten back under control (or forced to be under control)

- Have Oz-Hectate set up a Lucky Chant for our field to  empower the rate of success (Bern would politely ask her to do so, with great thanks to @Spiritmon)
- Cast a Safeguard via Evocation over Equinox to protect her from Statuses and Curses
- Then, Equinox is asked to go and play Horny Bard(mon) towards the chosen Group 1, preferably towards the leader of the group who is NOT bloodied: As in, go in there with the intention of seduction/mating, adding +3 (6)(6) on that roll.
- If things go well, that should be enough of a distraction for Seddi(@Dragonstrike) and Lopzu to go in unnoticed and STRIKE DOWN anything that is not focused on my Umbrelong. (please, for heaven's sake, make this work without becoming too intense or lemony... [fade to black if needed])
- If it does not go well, have Equinox book it with Cyan Surge and a cast Agility and Quick Attack from Bernhard; or recall her into her Ball immediately (or both if needed). Bernhard is willing to go in there and put himself at risk of getting Equinox back, hoping that  1. this will not become necessary, and 2. the others will help saving/getting him out if needed.
- If the fight breaks out, about time to roll Initatives and chip in via Evocation Spells. Equinox shall remain out and fight as well, like a (eeewwww) Trainer's Mon.

- That should be it. Now awaiting further input and perhaps greenlight from Seddi (unless you have a much better idea, please share!), or any other clarification GM-wise before this plan can be PUT INTO ACTION (I'm like so severely scared...both over how this will go AND the consequences of going down that route)

Leaving the past behind is all well and good, but for a person like yourself...

The Coordinator at this point has warmed up to you enough to no longer treat you like a jealous rival ready to steal all her Ribbons, smiling slightly and accepting the compensation for services/damages rendered. Thinking on it briefly, in many ways the Performances and elaborate efforts that go into Contests are akin to Spellwork. Combining different Moves, Powers, and Effects with stunning Skill and technique to create beautiful (and often powerful) Combos and Feats is almost like creating Invocations and other Spells/Rituals - the difference is the very Human element and the passion behind it less for impressing others than what its Purpose is for a Magi.

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Your words get a respectful nod and tilt of his fedora, the skeletal man pleased with what he's hearing. 

"Now that's the kind of attitude a Master such of yourself deserves to have. Those with Great Standing and Power have the Right to do what they want, but it takes class and good standards to make it all worth a damn, if you can pardon my language."

The admonishment gets them to frown and duck their head, chastised. "Yes sir, Master Bernhard."

'James' was too caught up in his mirth to notice your glare, and your justifications didn't diminish the stares you got from Lopzu or Citrine despite the somewhat sound logic behind Options Love is War. Not that such matters, as your lovely chimerevee's , ah, demonstration is sufficiently distracting and demonstrative enough to make the Option less 'hare-brained horniness' and more 'Holy shit, this might actually WORK....' for 'James' and (later, once you get them up) Citrine.

The wild-looking and now acting swordswoman, however, is....too involved in the moment to really process anything but continuing the passionate exchange she started with Nox....and judging by how she was tugging at her ragged robes and beginning to feel up you lox - who was very much enjoying this turn of events - it was going to escalate to Wilder Things REALLY quickly.

You're getting a strong mental image of Zephy eating some Berry-flavored popcorn and lewdly giggling as she watching the premium entertainment that spontaneously happened and can't help but slightly sake your head and *Sigh* as you get up the Water Scimitar and rouse him back to full awareness. Doesn't take much more a pat on the back and shaking him a little bit, though some Aromatherapy would help calm him and 'James' down from getting too excited like the wild pair.

Citrine is absolutely mortified about what is going on and his own shameful display and lack of control once their head is screwed back on tight again, placing it in their hands as the slowly shook it and muttered something about 'stranger and more twisted than what comes from the deep dark depths...'  as he listened to you and tried their best to ignore that...that....vexing temptress ! . Mr. Pinstripes still is intensely watching Lopzu X Nox Action, though he pays enough attention to you to glance your way and nod along every now and then.

Suffice to say, both men are rather affected and 'impressed' by your TOTALLY planned 'showcasing' of your Mutant Chimera's absurd Alluring charm, while Lopzy is about to get freaky with said Mutant if you (and Seddi) just plan to continue ignoring the scene the two were making (the other two are in no 'condition' to stop it themselves). In any case, 'James' and Citrine do not have any objections to you going with Option Love is War to distract the enemies while Stealth and Ranged Options are prepared and conducted , while the woman is too busy to give her own opinion right now (you have a feeling she'll be fine with it, though).

For DM Input:
- Do note that More Successes on their Allure Roll means a GREATER reaction from others unless they damn near match it with their Resistance, and that the greater the difference between Rolls will only amplify things even further...
- A Successful Attempt doesn't necessarily mean a purely good outcome in extreme cases like this - you might accomplish what you set out to do (DISTRACTION!), but may get more than you bargained for in exchange.
- Casting Agility/Quick Attack on something else requires you create a Invocation Spell for it, similar in process to how  Graduation Air was made. Seeing as it would be a new/unpracticed Spell expect great difficulty trying to get it to work bar some amazing Rolls and excellent imagination as to how it should work, even more so since you'd likely be doing it under great stress and pressure as you try and bail Nox out if their/her Charisma fails her/does TOO good of a job.