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by Manny Costa
Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5816

Re: Operation WRAITH

Manny heard the warning and grabbed for the nearest thing he could. Agility d8!! Agility Wild d6!! As it passes by, his head spins at the size of the thing. He never realized that Dragonhawks were so big. He had only ever Com.Know.\u0020d4\u0021\u0021 Com.Know.\u0020Wild\u0020d6\u0021\u0021 .
by Manny Costa
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5816

Re: Operation WRAITH

Manny peers out at the growing "speck" outside. He shakes his head and screws up his eyes as he thinks about how big it must be...
by Manny Costa
Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5816

Re: Operation WRAITH

Manny looked up from the repair manuals he had been reading when he heard the alarm. As everyone started moving about in response to the bells, he stowed the books back into his bag, holstered his new pistol, and walked quickly to the bridge, arriving just after Penelope Lane . He ducked through the...
by Manny Costa
Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5816

Re: Operation WRAITH

Manny went in search of a gun. Just a basic one. A pistol. After the last mission, he realized that he couldn't answer all of the problems with his fists, no matter how satisfying that was. Just something basic. Just in case...
by Manny Costa
Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

WooHoo! Success!!!
by Manny Costa
Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny, heard the explosions coming from another skyship and breathed a sigh of relief. He went over to the nearest porthole and looked out at the flaming Guild skyship. "Well wouldn't you know it. They did it!" he muttered to no one in particular. Leaving the laboring engines behind, he se...
by Manny Costa
Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looked up from his work on the engines as the shots exploded nearby.

"That was a bit too close for comfort!" he said to no one in particular.

Then, as the ship started to dip down, he looked around for something to hang on to!
by Manny Costa
Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny swears with the Agility 1d8!! Agility Wild Die 1d6!! "How am I supposed to keep this up with all the rocking?!" He steadies himself against the continued lurching of the airship and Repair 1d4!! Repair Wild Die 1d6!! trying like mad to remember all that he has learned by being around...
by Manny Costa
Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looks at @Penelope Lane as she heads off to the bridge.

"Great, who's in charge of this work now? I don't know much about theses things..."

Her turns back to
p1d4!! Ldd1d6!!
what he can.
by Manny Costa
Tue Oct 19, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny chimes in, "I'm not the best in the world, but I can turn a wrench."

Taking direction from Penelope, and anyone else that seems to know what they are doing, he assists in the repair.

Repair: p1d4!! Wild Die: Ldd1d6!!
by Manny Costa
Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looks around uncomfortably at the people having the discussion. This was clearly above his pay scale. He mostly just hit things. And moved things around. Figuring out strategy and plans wasn't his strong point.
by Manny Costa
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looks around a bit.

"So, ah, do you think I should be there when we question Corbec? Maybe put a bit of fear into him, yeah?"
by Manny Costa
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny stands uncomfortable behind the rest. He looks around slowly, pondering the situation.

"I've got a bad feeling about this..."
by Manny Costa
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

As the Ravener took off, Manny kept his eyes peeled for any last minute shenanigans that may take place. When he saw the Sodkans giving a salute, he grinned and waved back at them. He turned to Gerald Blissett and slapped him on the shoulder, "So, they weren't the bad ones after all, eh?" ...
by Manny Costa
Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny unceremoniously drops Corbec at the top of the loading ramp. "This traitor needs to be locked up or restrained or something. He's not to be trusted." He says to the crew there. He then returns to see if there is anything else that needs to be loaded up, all the while keeping his eyes...
by Manny Costa
Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

"Yeah, I got Corbec." Manny grinned at this comment. "But he won't be able to get himself to the docs under his own power." He slung Corbec's unconscious form over in a fireman's carry and looked around at the team. "What about our contact? Can we all get out of here like R...
by Manny Costa
Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

"Okay, if we gotta hoof it, let's get going!" Manny said, surprisingly forcefully. He started to look around the mess of the truck to see what needed to be carried.
by Manny Costa
Mon May 24, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny leaps into action on hearing @Gerald Blissett shouting. Keeping low, he starts to
HL1d8!! Ldd1d6!!
of the truck.
by Manny Costa
Mon May 17, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny just catches up with the truck as it lurches into motion. He tosses Corbec's unconscious body unceremoniously onto the back and hops in himself, his large frame causing a bounce and lurch of the whole vehicle. "I got the rat fink!" he says with a grin. "But I suppose we'll deal ...
by Manny Costa
Thu May 06, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny grins with satisfaction at landing the punch. "You deserved that, you rat fink." Hearing Gerald Blissett call out that the truck was leaving, he grabbed Corbet's unconscious heap, hefted it over his shoulder, and hustled out into the courtyard. He saw the Sodkans continuing with the ...
by Manny Costa
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny spots Corbec under the stairwell. "You filthy little rat!" he says with his teeth clenched in a grimace. "You will pay for your treachery!" He takes a Notice 1d4!! Wild 1d6!! around the area to make sure there aren't any more filthy, lying, rats with Corbec. And then, witho...
by Manny Costa
Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny hectically scans around, looking for Corbec and trying to stay out of the shooting.

1d4!!
Ldd1d6!!
by Manny Costa
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

With a word from Crowley, a huge grin crawls across Manny's face.

"I'm on it, boss." he says in a tone that walks the line between fury and elation.

He drops the Sodkan he had been holding, turns, and makes his way over to find Corbec.
by Manny Costa
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looks over at Gerald Blissett and scowls. "Well, if he's down he can't try to kill us later either!" he shouts. "You got lucky today, chief." he says to the Sodkan in front of him. Holding the Sodkan by the front of his shirt still, he turns to Gerald and says, "So wha...
by Manny Costa
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Hearing what the Sodkan says about the "wrong guy", Manny glances over at Gerald Blissett . I'm not getting paid enough for this kind of nonsense. "You may not be my enemy, but I don't think you're my friend!" and he punches the Sodkan again. Fighting 1d8!!+2 Wild Die 1d6!!+2 Bra...
by Manny Costa
Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny, preferring action over words, relishes the chance to finally give the Sodkans whatfor. Seeing Gerald Blissett make his move, he springs into action. Judging from his motions, he's sure that they mean to close with the two Sodkans out in the open. Bolting after Gerald, he grins widely as he ru...
by Manny Costa
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

"I knew this was too easy," Manny mumbled to himself as @Aleister Crowley gives a signal to stop.

He looks around to see what trouble might be this time.

Notice: 1d4!!
Wild Die: Ldd1d6!!
by Manny Costa
Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny follows the rest inside. He ducks his head when entering the doorway of the apartment and wrinkles his nose at the appearance inside. As the bookcase swings open to reveal the woman holding the gun, he takes a quick step back, reflexively in hopes of getting to the periphery of her line of sig...
by Manny Costa
Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny glanced up where @Gerald Blissett had motioned. Seeing nothing, he shrugged, nodded, and said, "Well, I guess I got work to do."

He stretched his arms out, cracked his knuckles, and followed @Penelope Lane and @Aleister Crowley to the building.
by Manny Costa
Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

"I guess we're here. Let's have a look, yeah?"

Manny unfolds himself from his cramped position behind the barrels, pulls back the edge of the tarp and pokes his head out to look around and assess the current location.

1d4!!
Ldd1d6!!
by Manny Costa
Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny whispers over to @Gerald Blissett "Sounds like we got through, yeah?"

Then nervously squeezes his brass knuckles in his fist.
by Manny Costa
Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: Savage Iron Kingdoms
Topic: Strangelight: A Savage Iron Kingdoms Game
Replies: 29
Views: 15057

Re: Strangelight: A Savage Iron Kingdoms Game

I'll start fiddling with a Mechanik probably this weekend. Also, could you point me to where the thread is on profiles and such so I don't get posts for this character wrapped up with posts from the other game?
by Manny Costa
Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Frozen Skies: Griffin Squadron
Topic: 2020 Q4 GM Poll
Replies: 3
Views: 2335

Re: 2020 Q4 GM Poll

Also voted. I am really enjoying this. Really starting to get my head into my character and there's plenty of opportunity to do this!
by Manny Costa
Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: Savage Iron Kingdoms
Topic: Strangelight: A Savage Iron Kingdoms Game
Replies: 29
Views: 15057

Re: Strangelight: A Savage Iron Kingdoms Game

I'm still interested. And still interested in the mechanik role. Could potentially adjust from my initial idea of a Gobber.
by Manny Costa
Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny squeezes back as far as he can to hide behind the barrels, hoping for the best.

LH1d4!!+2
Ldd1d6!!+2
by Manny Costa
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny clenched his teeth and slipped the brass onto his fist out of habit. He glanced over at @Gerald Blissett, gave a slight nod, and grinned. He didn't know what to expect next, but he was ready.
by Manny Costa
Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

"We followed those guys. Until they got on the train." Manny said quickly. "My Sodkan is... not good... But They mentioned something about the Adler. Honestly Gerald Blissett can probably explain it better. But the point is, I think they were on to us following them and I don't trust...
by Manny Costa
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny came walking back in, seeing all of the activity.

"What's all the hub-bub about?" he asked the the rest of the crew in genera.

Then, seeing that barrels were being loaded up, he added, "Are we moving on this right now? There might be a complication."
by Manny Costa
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looked over at Gerald Blissett . "Looks like they're going somewhere we shouldn't follow. That train would take us too far from the rest of the team. But I don't trust that they won't somehow tip someone off. Let's head back to the team and see what the situation is and when we can get ou...
by Manny Costa
Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny twirled the corner of his moustache with a wry grin. "Well, my Sodkan isn't that good. In fact, I know about a dozen or so words and that's it. The way I see it, they think something is up and they're probably going to tell someone important about us. They can't do that if they are 'unexp...
by Manny Costa
Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny frowns at the cigarette package.

"What do you think @Gerald Blissett," he said quietly. "Do we keep after them? Or should I just 'interrogate' them in an alleyway?"

Manny gave a wide grin with this last question, indicating his desire to rough them up.
by Manny Costa
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny relaxed a bit, confident that they hadn't been seen. The men were talking, but he wasn't sure if he could make it out. Notice 1d4!! Wild Die 1d6!! He wasn't sure if he even knew the language they were speaking... Smarts=1d4!! Wild Die 1d6!! It seems that I failed to assign other languages for ...
by Manny Costa
Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny caught the targets turning around and tightened his fist on his brass knuckles. He was too far to rush them at this point. He would have to duck out of view somehow until he could get closer to them.

LH1d4!!
Ldd1d6!!
by Manny Costa
Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny nods at Gerald and slips his brass knuckles on out of sheer habit. The takes the proffered smoke and tucks it into his breast pocket.

He casually looks around at the two indicated by Gerald and then without a word sets out after his targets.
by Manny Costa
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Not seeing anything out of order, Manny decided to try to look busy. He milled about the cargo, carefully considering the number and arrangement of barrels. All the while, keeping an eye out for any signs of danger. He had overheard the conversation and understood that the initial contact had been c...
by Manny Costa
Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Notice around docks 1d4!! Wild Die 1d6!! (hoping I notated my dice correctly this time) Manny was always unsure what to do with his hands in situations like this. He alternated between putting them in his pockets and clasping them behind his back. After a moment, he decided he'd best take a look ar...
by Manny Costa
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:28 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny stood quietly with his hands behind his back, carefully slipping the brass knuckles onto his hand. Now is not the time for a fight to break out. He keeps a close eye on the Artians as they are on board. I botched the formatting for my Notice rolls, I will assume a failed Notice check and be mo...
by Manny Costa
Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny hopped up, eager at the opportunity to do something. Following Gerald down to the cargo, he started muscling the barrels around easily to drain what was necessary for the plan.

Seems a shame to dump this out, he sighed. But I don't know that we have enough canteens to store it all!
by Manny Costa
Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny dropped his cards onto the table and sighed a bit.

"That's a little time in our favor" he mumbled to no one in particular.

He stood up and stretched his arms. His hand slipped into his pocket and absentmindedly slipped the brass knuckles on.
by Manny Costa
Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny set his cards down and looked over at Jackson.

"What do you think? We're barely into the mission and already this..."
by Manny Costa
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:25 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Loading whiskey barrels was something Manny could get into. It was that sort of active, monotonous work that didn't require a lot of thought. "Peter, that is my kind of party!" he chuckled as the last barrel was loaded. Manny looked around for any other items to load up and seeing none, he...
by Manny Costa
Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny loaded up his bag, all of his worldly belongings, and then looked around. Brushing up on his combat skills seemed to be a bit difficult without a sparring partner. He needed to find something to do to help get things underway. He looked around again to see what needed to be done. "So, any...
by Manny Costa
Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:24 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny stretched and twisted his body. A few small pops and cracks came from his spine as it stretched out.

"Well, I'd better enjoy the leg room now before we get back in the air." he chuckled as he said this.

He gathered his very few belongings and looked at the others to lead the way.
by Manny Costa
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny smirked as he was addressed. "Security? You're speaking my language now. I can definitely keep things nice and secure." He casually placed his fist into his other hand and grinned. "Driving? Ehhh, not so much. I mean, I drove my mother to the store when I was younger, but I'm no...
by Manny Costa
Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny shifted his weight back and forth as he stood. He clearly was uncomfortable standing in one spot. "So... a lot of disguising and fooling others, eh? Well... I guess someone else will have to do the talking, then." His voice trailed off, indicating that he didn't feel confident in his...
by Manny Costa
Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:20 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny grinned at the questions and mumbled quietly, "I'd like to see them try."
by Manny Costa
Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny looks around at the others assembled anxiously awaiting someone else to respond. Seeing everyone else considering what was just shared with them, he cracks his neck and sighs. "Well, seems like a simple thing. Just a smash and grab. But with no smash. What could possibly go wrong, eh?&quo...
by Manny Costa
Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95526

Re: Operation HARE

Manny sat back in his seat with his eyes closed. There were people here whose names he knew he'd have to remember eventually. Not his strong point. Still, it was a new time in his life and a new opportunity, so he would wing it like he usually did. The bang and jolt stirred him from his musings. And...
by Manny Costa
Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: Frozen Skies: Griffin Squadron
Topic: Manny Costa (Frozen Skies)
Replies: 0
Views: 2533

Manny Costa (Frozen Skies)

So, here's the cut-and-past from savaged.us for review and such. Manny Costa Rank: Novice Attributes: Agility d8 Smarts d6 Spirit d8 Strength d8 Vigor d8 Skills: Athletics d8 Common Knowledge d4 Fighting d8 Gambling d4 Healing d4 Intimidation d4 Language (Gwentian) d8 Language (Not Assigned) d6 Lang...
by Manny Costa
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Savage Iron Kingdoms
Topic: Strangelight: A Savage Iron Kingdoms Game
Replies: 29
Views: 15057

Re: Strangelight: A Savage Iron Kingdoms Game

I'm interested for sure. It has been a while since I played/read any IK stuff. But I think I can manage. Looking at the list of roles, I'd be interested mostly in filling that Mechanik roll. I'm initially thinking of a Gobber. I recall playing a Bodger years ago and enjoying that. So maybe something...

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