Alvron Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Sitting in his chair staring at the monitors in front of him, The Watcher watched the gathering of people outside his domain. He had moved in as soon as Enforcement fled the building. It was his home now. Slowly the cameras panned around the courtyard capturing details on each of the intruders gathered below. Soon the doors will open and then, once everyone was inside the sprawling building the fun would begin. Game 9 begins in just under 24 hours. Edit: Jain, there is little profit in using your own merchandise. Edited October 30, 2014 by Alvron 3
Lightsworn Panda he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Almighty GM, would you mind if I requested an extension for the sign-ups? We've only got 12 players and maybe some more players will join. (Wyrm and Kas, I'm looking at you. Very Intently. With a Shardblade) 2
Renegade he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Well, I guess I'll join. But don't expect a whole bunch of in-depth posts out of me most of the time, since I have stuff to do outside of the 17th Shard (sad, but true). Raid looked ahead at the giant, looming building. So that was the Enforcement HQ? A bit lackluster, but there’d be plenty of cool stuff he could steal in there. Grinning wickedly, Raid ran towards the front door, which had been left partially open. Other people were in here already? Raid thought that he would've been the first, since he had run straight towards the Enforcement HQ after hearing of Steelheart's death. There was no better way of celebrating the victory of an omnipotent tyrant than raiding the now-vacant Enforcement HQ. Raid stepped inside and looked at the walls of the hallways as he walked down them, analyzing them as if they were a piece of artwork. An expensive piece of artwork that could be swiped. Not so he could sell it; no, Raid just stole things for the sake of stealing them. It gave him a sense of pleasure to pull off a good heist. Unfortunately, with the blatant lack of security in this place, stealing things would be a little too easy. Ah well; thievery was thievery, no matter how easy. Raid crept down a flight of stairs. He wasn't really sure where he was going, but he found from past experience that there were lots of interesting things to steal in the basement. Maybe he’d find a few energy weapons. Those were pretty cool. Or maybe he’d find some weapon that nobody had ever seen before. Giggling with glee, Raid descended to the basement, wondering what he would find. Suddenly, the door at the top of the stairs closed, plunging the basement into darkness. Raid whirled around, hearing something metallic roll down the steps. Raid had been around enough weapons to realize that it was a bomb; likely an energy bomb, at that. Raid whipped a pair of night vision goggles out of his belt and ran right, down a dark corridor. The bomb exploded. Arcs of blue lightning struck anything near it, creating a sharp popping sound that resounded throughout the corridor. Raid made the mistake of looking at the explosion, and was momentarily blinded by the brightness of the lightning bolts. Raid stumbled back, some of his arm singed by the lightning’s proximity. Huh, Raid thought, I guess this place isn't so safe after all. Comforted by that thought, Raid walked down the dark corridors of the Enforcement HQ’s basement. I had a pyromaniac as a character last time; naturally, I’m playing as a kleptomaniac for this game. Edited October 30, 2014 by Renegade 3
Kasimir he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I'd only join if there's a serious issue with numbers and then not be very active. As I mentioned in the other thread, I'm sure Jain would like his revenge, but I wasn't lying about battling computer-related health issues and the busy part of uni life.
Araris Valerian he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I'll sign up i guess, Spark O'toole is a former research chemist that lost everything and now is caring for children of his coworkers that were orphaned by an Epic. 2
Alvron Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I'd only join if there's a serious issue with numbers and then not be very active. As I mentioned in the other thread, I'm sure Jain would like his revenge, but I wasn't lying about battling computer-related health issues and the busy part of uni life. There is no issue with numbers. I would love for you to play but your health and uni should always come first. Edit: Also for those wondering. Yes there is a spec doc. PM me once the game starts and I will send you the link. Edited October 30, 2014 by Alvron
Wyrmhero he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 (Wyrm and Kas, I'm looking at you. Very Intently. With a Shardblade) I'm afraid that the Hand of the Inquisition will have to manage on his own . I am rather busy these coming weeks, and I will also be absent for at least a Cycle-and-a-half. If it was near the end of the game, then I could assume that I wasn't going to survive that long as say it didn't matter, but it's just next weekend, so I don't think I could easily get away with it. So my apologies, but I'm sitting this one out (and letting the heat die down somewhat as well >>). 3
Kasimir he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Fair enough, then: since there's no numbers issues, I'll stay out of it. Best to make a full recovery. Good luck to everyone playing, and have fun! (I'll probably just ask for the spec doc link later.)
Gamma Fiend he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Friend sat off by himself, trying to avoid as much attention as possible and nervously biting his nails. After his failed introduction of himself, he was met with hostile stares and greeted by someone who was a little too zealous with gesturing with the giant knife they wielded. But that person did do the same to everybody who had walked up, so Friend felt a little better. Everybody who had gathered seemed to be extremely shady and secretive.Not very friendly at all. He thought, with a frown. Somebody suddenly shouted out to a couple of people who were walking nearby, trying to slink past undetected. The pair briefly stopped to acknowledge the invitation to join in the looting of the HQ Building -- funny how looters are waiting patiently to storm a building, Friend thought, but then he took a good look at the two men who shook their heads and kept on walking by."Sparks, I think I know those people!" Friend suddenly shouted, standing up, and pointing at the retreating figures. They were his pals he had lost in the confusion in the wake of Steelheart's death. They had to have seen me, he thought, lowering his arm slowly, realizing they weren't there anymore. I obviously need new friends, he told himself. He sat back down and went back to waiting along with everybody else, wondering who he could become friends with. If he wanted to become friends with any of them."So.... how about that sun," Friend started off saying, hoping to prompt some sort of amiable conversation with those who were still gathered around. Hopefully one without knives, would be preferable. 1
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 It seemed nobody had noticed Loipin and Aya's silent exchange. As he watched Aya deftly throw her knives into the walls, he decided that she was his main problem. He just had to make sure he didn't lose control again. That was what had caused his failure last time. As his mind travelled back in time, witnessing his memories, his vision began to darken. He struggled against the oncoming flashback, clawing at the air helplessly. Loipin Kien fell to the ground, eyes blank.
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 A dark shadow engulfed Loipin's body, and his silent opponent disarmed him and tripped him. His sword clattered to the ground next to him. He was helpless, unable to defend himself. Loipin had had too many drinks that night. He was over confident. His enemy raised his blade and slashed at his face, ripping it open. Loipin screamed, got up and stumbled away, blood dripping from the massive wound on his face. Loipin jolted out of his flashback and jumped up. He carefully surveyed the occupants of the room to see if they were watching. Soon, it wouldn't matter. They would all be dead.
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Loipin's head swivelled back, and he turned his body, hearing an almost silent footfall. This one needs to be made an example of, he thought, looking at Aya's expressionless face. He blanked his face, and stood, firm as a tree.
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 DANDANDAAAAAN Loipin made a quiet growl under his throat and calmly walked out of the room. 1
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Loipin was tired of this chasing. He pulled out his own two daggers from his sleeves with impossible speed, and entered a battle stance, legs poised, daggers raised. He leapt up to Aya and pushed her off the closet. 1
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Loipin ducked, flung his own knives into the ceiling, and caught Aya's knives. He then sprinted to her and cut her hair off. All of it. He ran back to the room and threw both his knives in random directions, his eyes emotionless. Edited October 30, 2014 by Steel
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 He turned around and slapped her hard in the face, then kicked her. He ran into the room and picked his knife from the ground, his body a blur. Then he slashed her in the leg, and covered his thinly cut arm with a strip of his shirt.
Jasnah Damodred Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Damon looked at Aya and Loipin. Fools, he thought to himself. Only one of them was going to stay alive; he was sure of it. But the survivor would be wounded, perhaps wounded enough for the others to finish off. Damon respected a worthy opponent; he craved the challenge of one. Even better with two, he thought. He was not going to let this opportunity slide. He breathed in the small amount of Stormlight he had brought from his last trip to Roshar. He wasn't even in the Cosmere now; this was the only bit of supernatural power he had for the time of his confinement in the Enforcement Headquarters. He looked at the daggers the two combatants were holding. He breathed in, and he Lashed. Edit: Used "supernatural power" instead of Investiture because he does visit non-cosmere BS worlds, just like he's doing right now, and he collects powers from these places, too. Now that I think of it, I might have accidentally created a character who surpasses Hoid in terms of power. Edit 2: Writing on my phone right now, corrected some wrong autocorrects. Edited October 30, 2014 by Jasnah Damodred
Jasnah Damodred Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Woops, forgot to state what I did there. Continuing RP disregarding Steel's last post. The daggers Aya and Loipin were holding were suddenly in his hands, and he pulled off a sleight-of-hand trick to make them disappear. The combatants stared at each other, confused. They didn't even notice him. He was a master of deception, after all.
little wilson she/her Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 "So.... how about that sun." Kenna ignored the man who was trying to be overly friendly to everyone. Didn't he realize he was surrounded by criminals? He wouldn't last long if he kept that up. Smart people avoided criminals, but on the off-chance a smart person found themselves stuck in a courtyard full of criminals, they at least avoided annoying said criminals. Which is why she stood against the courtyard wall, simply watching the two dancing around the courtyard, knives flashing as they tried to kill each other. It almost amused her. But only almost. After a few minutes with no progression in the fight, she grew bored. She wanted something actually amusing, but she didn't want to annoy anyone. Guess that means harassing the one person who clearly isn't a criminal. She stepped up to Friend. "Why do you want to be friends with people like this?" She motioned to the two--now three (when did that third jump in? she wondered)--dancing across the courtyard. "They'll just try to kill you. If it's death you want, I know a guy. He's much more effective. I guarantee he'll end this friendless misery you've brought upon yourself. What do you say?" 3
Jasnah Damodred Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) "And there goes my last reminder of the Cosmere," Damon thought. The spike hadn't actually done anything, but it was always useful to stir up suspicion. He went back to thinking. Edited October 30, 2014 by Jasnah Damodred 1
Steel he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Loipin watched as Aya leapt from the window, a spike embedded in her. He ran down the corridor and jumped out of a different window. He landed on the curb outside and looked around.
Lightsworn Panda he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 The RP is already rampant, and Day One hasn't even started. Very well, Wyrm and Kas. You may have escaped the Panda's Wrath for now, but I will slowly spike you to death with sharpened bamboo stakes The Hand of the Inquisition will manage without the Head or the Analyst of the Inquisition. Let the Inquisition Begin! 1
Mailliw73 he/him Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Um, where did Brandon say that Infinity Blade was Cosmere? I've never heard that before. And, Worldhoppers are only In the Cosmere. Earth is in an entirely different universe. I don't think world hopping works that way. 2
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