[GFRP] RATS!

[Argenti he/him]

2 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

Galalth fires at the retreating rats

You hit sevreal

[ChickenBonanza]

13 minutes ago, Argenti said:

Are you using arcane magic or sacred magic to do this.

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This would be Arcane Magic. All his Sacred Magic would be of the support variety, mostly. Healing, curse-breaking, stuff like that. Though, he’s not very experienced with such things. (Maybe his patron would somewhat enhance plant-based Elementalism? Not really a focus, though.)

In order to properly simulate progression, Reginn’s Arcane Magic is currently rather limited. Elementalism of earth and plant variety, reinforcement Imbuement, maybe some standard little wizard staples like magic armor Projection, or magic darts.

His book would contain more, but not any super high-level stuff he may have known in the past. The book was a measure taken too late. Reginn has forgotten much more than he currently knows. Perhaps, with time and recall, he could recover his lost potential.

13 minutes ago, Argenti said:

A man runs up to you, "Adventures, I assume? Good that you've arrived."

A small amount of dirt crumbles from Reginn’s mudball, revealing two lenses of faded pink, like fallen flower petals. His voice is muffled by dirt. “Where’s your mayor or whoever? I need a map of your sewer system.”

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Argenti said:

You hit sevreal

"What's up with these rats?"

[Argenti he/him]

5 minutes ago, ChickenBonanza said:

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This would be Arcane Magic. All his Sacred Magic would be of the support variety, mostly. Healing, curse-breaking, stuff like that. Though, he’s not very experienced with such things. (Maybe his patron would somewhat enhance plant-based Elementalism? Not really a focus, though.)

In order to properly simulate progression, Reginn’s Arcane Magic is currently rather limited. Elementalism of earth and plant variety, reinforcement Imbuement, maybe some standard little wizard staples like magic armor Projection, or magic darts.

His book would contain more, but not any super high-level stuff he may have known in the past. The book was a measure taken too late. Reginn has forgotten much more than he currently knows. Perhaps, with time and recall, he could recover his lost potential.

A small amount of dirt crumbles from Reginn’s mudball, revealing two lenses of faded pink, like fallen flower petals. His voice is muffled by dirt. “Where’s your mayor or whoever? I need a map of your sewer system.”

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Alright, your mana is about 80%

"You're looking at him."

20 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

"What's up with these rats?"

"No idea. They all started appear a few months back. No matter how many we try to kill there's always more."

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

3 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"No idea. They all started appear a few months back. No matter how many we try to kill there's always more."

"Where did they first appear?"

[ChickenBonanza]

7 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"You're looking at him."

More dirt crumbles away. Reginn’s arm sticks through, hand open. “Map.”

[Argenti he/him]

14 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

"Where did they first appear?"

"Everywhere. All in one night, rat sitings multiplied a thousand fold"

 

 

10 minutes ago, ChickenBonanza said:

More dirt crumbles away. Reginn’s arm sticks through, hand open. “Map.”

The man grabs a scroll from his bag, and hands it to hilda, who looks more dignified.
"Thanks Honey." She says, immolating the rats inside her ward.

 

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

2 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"Everywhere. All in one night, rat sitings multiplied a thousand fold"

"When?"

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

@Argenti

Teshan was STILL WAITING to tend to the sick.

[ChickenBonanza]

19 minutes ago, Argenti said:

The man grabs a scroll from his bag, and hands it to hilda, who looks more dignified.
"Thanks Honey." She says, immolating the rats inside her ward.

Reginn grumbles his annoyance, retracting his arm and retreating into the darkness of his makeshift defense.

A few moments pass, and two more eye holes appear. Pink glass stares directly at Hilda. “Where’s the most likely spot for a colony?”

[Argenti he/him]

1 hour ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

“Would you be so kind as to bring me to them?”

@Argenti

"Can't bring them to you. Risk Spreadin' the disease."
 

22 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

"When?"

"Few months back. Don't remember the exact date."
 

 

4 minutes ago, ChickenBonanza said:

Reginn grumbles his annoyance, retracting his arm and retreating into the darkness of his makeshift defense.

A few moments pass, and two more eye holes appear. Pink glass stares directly at Hilda. “Where’s the most likely spot for a colony?”

"The sewers, I'd guess."

[ChickenBonanza]

3 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"The sewers, I'd guess."

Grumbling, the eyes retreat again. Another hole crumbles open. Reginn’s arm sticks out once more. His hand motions for Hilda to give him the map.

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

6 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"Can't bring them to you. Risk Spreadin' the disease."
 

"Few months back. Don't remember the exact date."
 

 

"The sewers, I'd guess."

He narrowed his eyes, but let the matter drop.

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

9 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"Few months back. Don't remember the exact date."

Galalth nodded. "Any places they haven't reached?"

[Argenti he/him]

39 minutes ago, ChickenBonanza said:

Grumbling, the eyes retreat again. Another hole crumbles open. Reginn’s arm sticks out once more. His hand motions for Hilda to give him the map.

She hands it to him. "Don't wreck it."

38 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

He narrowed his eyes, but let the matter drop.

35 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

Galalth nodded. "Any places they haven't reached?"

"Some of the noble's manors are sealed."

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

8 minutes ago, Argenti said:

She hands it to him. "Don't wreck it."

"Some of the noble's manors are sealed."

"Have you made any progress in finding the source?"

[ChickenBonanza]

11 minutes ago, Argenti said:

She hands it to him. "Don't wreck it."

A garbled noise follows as he takes the map. ‘Thankye,’ perhaps.

Reginn would begin a thorough inspection of the sewer’s features. Entrances, its pathways, any quiet alcoves or open areas and crossroads which might serve as dwelling for a large amount of rats. Or a person.

Soon, he would peer outside towards the mayor. “What can you tell me about rat operations? Areas of especially common sighting, favored food stores, any entrances to the sewer you’ve sealed.”

[Argenti he/him]

On 7/6/2025 at 4:49 PM, ChickenBonanza said:

A garbled noise follows as he takes the map. ‘Thankye,’ perhaps.

Reginn would begin a thorough inspection of the sewer’s features. Entrances, its pathways, any quiet alcoves or open areas and crossroads which might serve as dwelling for a large amount of rats. Or a person.

Soon, he would peer outside towards the mayor. “What can you tell me about rat operations? Areas of especially common sighting, favored food stores, any entrances to the sewer you’ve sealed.”

"They're common in the streets- as you just saw. They're everywhere- we haven't bothered to seal the sewers, because they come out everywhere. We've had rat issues before.... but nothing like this."

On 7/6/2025 at 4:46 PM, IcedOutPenguin said:

"Have you made any progress in finding the source?"

"Not really. The guards refuse to go down there."

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

4 minutes ago, Argenti said:

Not really. The guards refuse to go down there."

"That's our job right?"

[Argenti he/him]

1 minute ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

"That's our job right?"

"Correct! Here are some nose plugs." He pulls out a pile of cloths pins. 

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

6 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"Correct! Here are some nose plugs." He pulls out a pile of cloths pins. 

Galalth nodded and took the cloths pins. "Where's the enterance?"

[Argenti he/him]

3 minutes ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

Galalth nodded and took the cloths pins. "Where's the enterance?"

The mayor walks over to a manhole, motions for a crowbar and pries it open. 

The smell hits you before it's fully open.

[ChickenBonanza]

1 minute ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

Galalth nodded and took the cloths pins. "Where's the enterance?"

At last, Reginn’s earthen defense crumbles to dust and blew away in gentle breeze. He himself was absolutely spotless, staring down at a hastily annotated map.

”There are many entrances available to us, though it is a mystery as to which is most suitable, what with the lack of useful information.”

12 minutes ago, Argenti said:

"Correct! Here are some nose plugs." He pulls out a pile of cloths pins.

His head swivels towards the mayor. Perfectly level, like an owl. “Is there any credit to these apparent rumors of a scientist tampering with your water supply?”

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

Just now, Argenti said:

The mayor walks over to a manhole, motions for a crowbar and pries it open. 

The smell hits you before it's fully open.

Galalth wrinkles his nose

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

17 hours ago, Argenti said:

The mayor walks over to a manhole, motions for a crowbar and pries it open. 

The smell hits you before it's fully open.

Teshan follows silently, giving entrance a short glance before looking at the mayor.

“I’ll be back.”

He walks in.