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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Shadow Chorus on January 23, 2025, 01:36:01 PM »
How dare. For a third time Gulgrim's desires for combat have been denied by the enemy fleeing from him through portals, cowards running from the fight in the most un-orky way possible, not even bothering to toss a shot back his way as they fled.

"You lot call yerselvez strong!?" Gulgrim growled, his voice rumbling through the walls as his size continued to leak out of his control, fire and lightning flaring around him dangerously. "You'z can't even stand up fer a propa fight!! Get back 'ere ya panzee cowards!"

Gulgrim's barreling charge was heedless of anyone who might have been in his way, Companion or otherwise, as he launched himself toward the portal that was left open, intent on cannonballing directly into whatever foe awaited on the other side and -ensuring- that they would give him the fight he was looking for or that he would demolish them and everything they held dear otherwise. The Warboss was absolutely incensed at this point, and would not settle for anything less than complete annihilation of a foe who would pretend at strength while running from a proper fight.
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Board Battle OOC Threads / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: OOC Thread
« Last post by Soul Reaver on January 22, 2025, 05:50:12 PM »
Soul Reaver is trying to figure out how Gulgrim is going to react to the Shation's retreat.
If he goes barrelling straight toward the portal, then all is good and right with the world.
But if it looks like he's going to murderize everyone in the same room as him instead, Soul Reaver will make an attempt to steer him in the right direction.

Hoping ShadowChorus will post so I can respond accordingly.
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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Soul Reaver on January 22, 2025, 05:48:31 PM »
Soul Reaver grits his teeth in frustration as Gulgrim barrels in, spewing flames and bullets.  As Venagon had indicated, the attacks failed to harm the Shaiton.  But Soul Reaver also notes that the defensive orbs begin to crack under the onslaught - clearly "He" was not omnipotent, and there were limits to the power of His defences when put under enough strain.

With Jharm released, Soul Reaver sees an opportunity to, perhaps, get answers from a less hostile source.  But there was another issue to deal with first - he was in the same room as a massive Ork that was going berserk for lack of good fighting.  At this rate, who knows if he might direct his frustrations at more immediately-available sources of conflict?

He quickly assesses Gulgrim's trajectory...
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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Veldanya Venalla on January 19, 2025, 11:10:50 AM »
The Tirthandrans probe seems to indicate that what he sees before him is the true appearance of the Seraph and Shaiton.  It was almost as if an illusion had manifested for a moment then vanished as far as he could tell.  The Shaiton leader shakes his head and chuckles slightly at the responses of Soul Reaver, Kitharsis, and Phaerys and after a moment he gestures with his hand and the shadowy finger uncovers Jharms mouth

"Clearly his time away from his Lady has had an effect on him.  You think we Shaiton are the only ones who value strength?  The Seraphs and their Lady value strength just as much, if not even more.  They use strength to force all to obey and bend the knee, for once all are made subservient then peace shall reign.  Those who disagree they destroy."

The Seraphim scowl and shakes his head.

"Wrong!  We do not seek to make all serve, we simply wish to protect the weak and..."

Jharm seems to hesitate for a moment, as if struggling to find the words.  Venagon is watching him as he speaks though as he hesitates, the Shaitons gaze seems to shift towards Velgeim as a flicker of confusion appears on his face.  It is at this moment though that Gulgrim arrives and unleashes the gout of brilliant green flame towards the Shaiton leaders.  A surge of power can be felt far in the distance, clearly from the Shaitons fortress.  Translucent orbs of purple surround the Shaiton as the flame reaches them.  The deadly flames wash over the orbs, the purple flickering and shimmering as it holds back the barrage.  A few moments later cracks can be seen spreading across the surface.

"Very well.  He has received your answer.  Come then and face him."

As before, the Shaitons then get pulled through portals and vanish.  At the same time the crystals in the room pulse and shatter, and Jharm drops to the ground as the purple hand vanishes. A second later another purple portal manifests in the center of the  room as a deep voice resonates throughout.

"Yes, come forward and face me.  It has been too long since I reveled in the chaos of combat against a powerful foe."

The Companions can sense the vast power they have felt previously emanating from beyond that portal.  Jharm gets to his feet and scowls and is about to speak when a voice enters the minds of all present, recognizable as Drayvon.

"Seraphim, Companions, I assume the final crystal has been toppled.  The entire Shaiton force is withdrawing back to their fortress, all of their leadership has been spotted amidst their ranks.  We will continue pushing and work to secure you entry to the fortress proper."

"I do not think that will be necessary General.  It would seem He is no longer interested in waiting, and seeing as how we cant afford to let him possibly grow any stronger I see no reason to delay either."

"Seraphim, do you think that is wise?  Could it not be a trap?"

The Seraphim seems to be about to respond when he hesitates for a moment as if pondering that likelyhood when a very faint flicker of power seems to emanate from within Vee, similar in fashion to the brief illusion flicker that occurred previously.  Jharm scowls and shakes his head.

"Perhaps, but we must risk it.  The longer he remains unchallenged the greater chance he decides to push forward. Without Her we can not afford to show hesitation."

"Make yourselves ready my friends, the final battle awaits us on the other side and I have little doubt that He will not hold back in the least.
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Board Battle OOC Threads / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: OOC Thread
« Last post by Soul Reaver on January 14, 2025, 04:17:57 PM »
Apologies for the wait, but it definitely felt like Gulgrim is best served as the last person to show up in this situation, so that conversation might actually be able to be had at least for a moment before he flips the table.

He's real mad about being denied a fight a couple of times now, so trying to reason with him is sort of out of the window.

The Board Battles were always supposed to be about us making things up as we go along, so Gulgrim busting in is something Veldanya (and us) will just have to deal with.  It's great and in-character.
Thanks for leaving a window for a response too though, as I am curious to see how Venagon responds.
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Board Battle OOC Threads / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: OOC Thread
« Last post by Shadow Chorus on January 06, 2025, 07:45:50 PM »
Apologies for the wait, but it definitely felt like Gulgrim is best served as the last person to show up in this situation, so that conversation might actually be able to be had at least for a moment before he flips the table.

He's real mad about being denied a fight a couple of times now, so trying to reason with him is sort of out of the window.
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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Shadow Chorus on January 06, 2025, 07:44:31 PM »
Barreling into the room behind the rest of the companions like an oncoming storm, the Avatar of Gork and Mork doesn't even wait. It would indeed be rude to attack during negotiations. Unfortunately, Gulgrim had left negotiations behind long ago, if he had ever truly been prepared to tolerate them in the first place. Green flame and crackling Emerald lightning trail Gulgrim like a destructive cloak as he crashes onto the scene, bellowing his challenge.

Appeals to Gulgrim's love of chaos had little hope of deterring him when in truth he had already chosen his opponent, and they had denied him the fight twice over now, only stoking his ire yet further. There was no hope of turning aside his rage at this point. His size was already getting away from him, his form swelling to loom over the backs of the rest of the Companions like a beast unleashed, framing them in green and jagged metal.

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!"

A roaring swathe of green flame spills from Gulgrim's maw, directed squarely at the enemy who was wasting so much valuable fight time flapping his jaws.

It truly was a shame that anyone else wanted any kind of answers. Whatever the enemy had managed to speak before the Warboss's arrival may have to suffice.
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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Fallen Templar on December 31, 2024, 07:56:25 PM »
Phaerys looked about the room that he and the others found themselves in. Another heart of another fortress, by all appearances. And yet the Shaiton awaiting them made no move to attack. Instead, they seemed to seek parley.

However, it was when Jharm attempted to speak out – and the forms of both he and the Shaiton appeared to flicker and writhe for a moment – that Phaerys suspected something was amiss. Were these figures an illusion? Did the same apply to the rest of the room they stood in?

Soul Reaver voiced his own counter-argument to the Shaiton, to their assertion of might makes right, and of the Seraphim’s ultimate plans. Compared to the other Companions, Phaerys had no real connection to Jharm or the Seraphim, and as such could not speak for their motives. But alongside Soul Reaver and Kitharsis, he had recorded plenty of data on creatures that wielded the powers of darkness.

“In our travels we have encountered beings of a similar nature to yourselves, many times before. Virtually all have harboured intentions of conquest and destruction. What evidence do you have that would make you exempt?”

Having said his piece, the Ataran continued to watch the scene unfold. He prepared himself to prime the disc-shaped seismic charge in his hand, while Soul Reaver had the attention of the Shaiton.
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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Kitharsis on December 31, 2024, 11:25:48 AM »
The sphere of sand surrounding Kitharsis peels back from in front of him.  It still drapes over his back to protect from any surprise attacks. 

The flicker and change of appearance is jarring.  Was this a trick played by the enemy, or something else?  And why would Jharm take on such a demonic appearance along with the three Shaiton.

Soul Reaver offers poignant observations, similar to Kitharsis's own thoughts.  Strength is to protect and build, rather than destroy and conquer.

"We have travelled with Jharm for many journeys, and he has been a beacon of light and hope as long as we've known him.  I would trust his words over yours."

Kitharsis, concerned with the momentary change of appearance, looks toward Jharm.

"If that is actually Jharm...

Kitharsis reaches out with his senses to determine if he can sense anything off with the bound Jharm before them.  He can't quite place it, but there is something effecting all four 4 of them.

He stands on guard, waiting for the answer to Soul Reaver's questioning.
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Board Battles / Re: The Three-Edged Sword: Rallying to War
« Last post by Soul Reaver on December 17, 2024, 06:43:49 PM »
Emerging from the portal, Soul Reaver pauses to assess his surroundings.  His body is tense, his weapon gripped ready to strike.  But he does not attack immediately - instead, he listens intently.  Behind him the daemonic troops swiftly enter the room, splitting into two groups and moving into flanking positions in response to an unspoken order.

Soul Reaver's eyes narrow as Venagon's conjured hand covers Jharm's mouth to prevent him from speaking, and his expression registers alarm as the strange flicker passes over those assembled before him, but he does not move until Venagon's speech is finished.

Once Venagon concludes, Soul Reaver lowers his weapon and takes a step forward.

"I have had my suspicions during this quest that not all was as it appeared.  Indeed, it has come to a point where I can see that this is the case with my very eyes.

One thing I do not doubt is your desire for chaos and conflict.  But where is there any shred of honour in the strong crushing the weak?  A simple farmer, living out their life to feed their family and community achieves far more of true merit than any so-called mighty warlord.

But I will cede this: strength is genuinely needed in this multiverse..."

Soul Reaver tightens his grip on Blooddrinker.

"For without it, those with goals like yours would have free reign.  That is something I will not allow."

Soul Reaver's iron-hard gaze locks onto Venagon.

"You spoke of negotiations, but I have yet to hear any demands or concessions.  So I will be the first to make a demand.  Tell me: How will corrupting the lightwell 'save the universe'?  If you can offer me the un-embellished truth - and allow my Seraphim companion to respond in kind - perhaps it will stay my blade.

On the other hand, if all you have to offer is war and conflict..."

Soul Reaver's brows come together and his eyes narrow dangerously.

"Well, those I can find well enough on my own."
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