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As his claws tear through the chest plate. Kidemonas sees into the machine where a network of crystals inside powering the heart of the thing. Biting into them he rips them out shaking his head in satisfaction as the machine falls no longer animate.
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She looks back at Everett and Kidemonas and shakes her head with a grumpy look. Go, go, go they said. So she goes and then they start fighting without her. She growls but keeps going.
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As others turn to face the danger Dom does not let their noble sacrifice go to waste and pushes the cart as hard as he can toward the exit.
Seeing a slight downward grade in the tracks before they head up toward the surface Dom uses us magic to give an extra push, giving them extra momentum to get up the hill and out.
"Hang on!"
Seeing a slight downward grade in the tracks before they head up toward the surface Dom uses us magic to give an extra push, giving them extra momentum to get up the hill and out.
"Hang on!"
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It's hard to say what causes it--maybe it was seeing the Drillbot go into Land-shark mode; maybe he just managed to clear some obstruction that had been hindering the cart up until now; maybe it was just concern about Dom being mostly alone with the Tome. Whatever the cause, his cart now surges forward, causing Perdi to snarl as he gets knocked against the rear of the vehicle.- Snake Eyes
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Alex does his best to , making some headway though his limp is becoming more evident as the chase wears on. The Digger finds its stride underground, than previously. Frighteningly, judging by the wave of rock, it is moving faster than everyone else.
And then the . Massive chunks of stone and bits of gantrium shower both @Everett Jackson and @Kidemonas, hard enough to force them into the walls.
@Heather Todd, @Adriana, and @Gaspard Gillead make excellent headway towards the exit. @Dominic Skodati and @Marten, though, reach the end of the track at the doors to the mine. Hopefully, the doors will hold the thing inside, if their friends can make it...if they decide to wait.
And then the . Massive chunks of stone and bits of gantrium shower both @Everett Jackson and @Kidemonas, hard enough to force them into the walls.
@Heather Todd, @Adriana, and @Gaspard Gillead make excellent headway towards the exit. @Dominic Skodati and @Marten, though, reach the end of the track at the doors to the mine. Hopefully, the doors will hold the thing inside, if their friends can make it...if they decide to wait.
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Everett side eyes as the huge dragon when it flies past him in the opposite direction. Everett sighs and quickly enough to impress his old drill sergeant. He thinks he impact him, but it was obviously not the driller, so he keeps moving. After he pulls ahead, Everett puts Balitrox away, much to it's chagrin, and pulls out his mini rail gun.
"Great job, buddy, but not what I meant when I said MOVE-MOVE-MOVE. Lets go killer!" He shouts back at @Kidemonas, "We gotta get out of here before that thing pops back up and starts stepping on us! That might not be a problem for you, but I'm not letting any of us normal sized folks become toe jam."
The hulking titan juicer , spraying arbitrarily with his railgun. He makes sure not to endanger anyone on his team, but he aims all around the cavern in an attempt to confuse whatever senses the driller uses to navigate. With luck it will come up in an empty space instead of on top of one of his allies.
"That goes for you guys, too!" Everett roars over his railgun as those he passed by keep moving, "We need something heavier than what we're bringing to bear to bring this thing down. Lets leave it behind!"
"Great job, buddy, but not what I meant when I said MOVE-MOVE-MOVE. Lets go killer!" He shouts back at @Kidemonas, "We gotta get out of here before that thing pops back up and starts stepping on us! That might not be a problem for you, but I'm not letting any of us normal sized folks become toe jam."
The hulking titan juicer , spraying arbitrarily with his railgun. He makes sure not to endanger anyone on his team, but he aims all around the cavern in an attempt to confuse whatever senses the driller uses to navigate. With luck it will come up in an empty space instead of on top of one of his allies.
"That goes for you guys, too!" Everett roars over his railgun as those he passed by keep moving, "We need something heavier than what we're bringing to bear to bring this thing down. Lets leave it behind!"
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Heather heard the roar of rock behind her and winced. “Kid! Leave it be! Let’s get out!” she called to the dragon. If it followed them to the surface, then she would worry about dealing with it. But this was a dead planet. There would be nothing for it to hurt once they were clear of it, and they were almost there!
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As the wave of energy rolls over Kidemonas he finds himself distracted by the power. But no simple spell could possibly have the force require to move Kidemonas without him allowing it.
The urge in his chest to stay and fight the machine at war with the desire to stick with the others and fit in leaves him on the edge. Following the Juicer, Kidemonas ensures that the strongman is not left alone on the field as they move.
The urge in his chest to stay and fight the machine at war with the desire to stick with the others and fit in leaves him on the edge. Following the Juicer, Kidemonas ensures that the strongman is not left alone on the field as they move.
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She would very much love to beat on the giant digger but it is difficult to reach something burrowing through the ground so she simply continues to fly forward.
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Gaspard doesn't have time for an intense internal debate about whether or not to turn back to help the others. He simply urges the vehicle forward, channeling his arcane might into motive force. The cart careens down the rails, with the gate finally in sight! Meanwhile, Perdi just holds on, as his "Master" is too preoccupied to give the demon another round of orders.- Snake Eyes
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@Heather Todd makes good time, finally landing at the end of the track where she finds @Dominic Skodati and @Marten having just dismounted their own cart. @Everett Jackson does his best to frighten the digger while it is still submerged, but he only succeeds in lightening the load of ammunition he's carrying. @Gaspard Gillead and @Adriana keep their focus on escaping, with @Alex step for step. @Kidemonas advances as well, but not as fast as the digger. The massive construct's debris shower of the dragon...and then it emerges. The bulk of the machine practically leaps from below the ground, resembling a whale breaching the surface of the ocean. It lands on its feet, causing the whole mine to shake violently. The 12th is showered in rock from the ceilings of the cavern. The automaton points its massive drilling arms at Kidemonas. Two spikes (the size of Everett) fire from the ends, . Thankfully, Kidemonas' armor is stouter than the stone this thing is used to delving through, and the pitons off of his hide.
The proximity of the digger chills you. If those drills connect...
You'd better keep running.
The proximity of the digger chills you. If those drills connect...
You'd better keep running.
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As the blows bounce off of Kidemonas he laughs. This robot cannot hurt him. He is a mighty dragon and has only ever been defeated by an older dragon.
Then over the radio he calls out to Adriana. "Coming from behind you, I can get you forward a little." then sweeping forward he grabs her as he flies letting her climb around him as she needs to prepare to attack or leap forward.
Then over the radio he calls out to Adriana. "Coming from behind you, I can get you forward a little." then sweeping forward he grabs her as he flies letting her climb around him as she needs to prepare to attack or leap forward.
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Dom rolls his eyes as the dragon plays a game of cat and mouse with a planet devouring monster automaton. It's like a bad monster flick from the Golden Age. Contemplating his next move Dom decides shutting the doors is a good option, whether everyone makes it out or not before he gets them shut is up to them.
He starts to seal the tomb..er..mine.
He starts to seal the tomb..er..mine.
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The shaking of the cave nearly knocks Everett over, but he as he turns to put between himself and the Driller. The titan juicer manages to hit a good stride and .
He turns around at the end and readies himself to provide the last few covering fire as they hustle away from the Driller. With any luck, they'll all make it out alive and can finish the mission. A pay day and some R&R would be a nice change of pace.
He turns around at the end and readies himself to provide the last few covering fire as they hustle away from the Driller. With any luck, they'll all make it out alive and can finish the mission. A pay day and some R&R would be a nice change of pace.
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She manages not to get hit by falling debris thankfully and being in the air the ground shaking isn't going to affect her. Adriana grumbles a bit as she glances back when she gets the draconic shove. Given where they are versus where the digger is and the door. "Best just leave. We go. Have work to do."She speeds on ahead, trying to get through the doors to help shut them behind the team.
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Gaspard continues to focus on getting through the doors. He fails to even register that they've started to inch shut, just yet, as his cart comes careening through the massive portal. "Perdi, get ready to help shut the doors--AFTER everyone on the team is out, not before." The demon just snorts and hops out, ambling towards the gate mechanisms.Re: The Bleak Tome - Amity
Hearing the conversation ahead it occurs to Kidemonas they may not be able to wait for him to get through before they close the doors. As large as he is, the giant machine seems to easily be keeping up with him, and their efforts to slow it down seems to be failing. Am I going to be trapped here with this great golem? the idea chilled him a little bit as he considered even his endurance would run out eventually and the thing would be able to overcome him.
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With most of the 12th reaching the doors, including @Adriana, @Everett Jackson, and @Gaspard Gillead, only @Alex and Kidemonas remain to be pursued by the Digger. The shower of rock from the walls and ceilings includes a boulder. The massive stone lands directly in Alex's path. He barely misses being crushed by it, though when he runs into it he . Still no worse for the wear, he pulls himself up off the ground and for the lost terrain.
The Digger has finally found its stride above ground, to Kidemonas. And then it justifies the fear it instills. It into @Kidemonas. The drill proceeds to into the dragon's flesh. @Dominic Skodati, @Marten, and @Heather Todd can only watch in awe as their dragon ally takes a blow that would turn glitter boys into paste.
And then it rears back for another strike.
The Digger has finally found its stride above ground, to Kidemonas. And then it justifies the fear it instills. It into @Kidemonas. The drill proceeds to into the dragon's flesh. @Dominic Skodati, @Marten, and @Heather Todd can only watch in awe as their dragon ally takes a blow that would turn glitter boys into paste.
And then it rears back for another strike.
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The Digger presses its advantage, at @Kidemonas. Fortunately for the dragon, the second strike misses just wide, though the shower of rock and metal kicked up by the impact is a frightening indication of the force behind the blow.
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The drill driving into Kidemonas is enough it overcomes even his own thick hide. As he does his best to avoid any critical wounds it cannot be helped. As he rocks from the blow blood flowing from the wound the dragon lets out a roar of pain.
Regenerates 1 wound, flees out the door with Alex
Kidemonas clears his head as his wounds begin closing. Shaking his head he looks around, then leaping back into the air he flies through the door as fast as he can grabbing Alex on the way and bringing the trooper with him as he flees through the doorway. The slam as the others close the door causes Kidemonas to turn and face it, ready in case the door is blown open to fight the giant golem.- Snake Eyes
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Alex turns as his friend @Kidemonas howls in pain. He begins to set targeting for a blast at the Digger. Before he can pull the trigger, though, the wounded dragon hauls him out and past the doors. He starts barking orders about how not just to muscle the doors closed, but to lock them. "I don't think it can get through. Just put some...uh, magic on that symbol. Yes!" The floor shifts and heaves as the steps of the massive automaton approach, and you find it difficult to maintain your footing. Certain doom is mere seconds from bursting through the doorway to stomp the whole crew into paste.
As the mages of the 12th pour their arcane will into the sigil on the door, you hear the locking mechanism glide into place. The earth-shaking thuds of the Digger's steps come to a halt just outside the door. You brace for impact, because surely these doors would not take more than a couple blows before they topple. Seconds later...the impact never comes. Neither do you feel the seismic stride of the machine on the other side of the door, either coming or going.
It seems, at least for now, that you are out of immediate danger.
What are you doing?
As the mages of the 12th pour their arcane will into the sigil on the door, you hear the locking mechanism glide into place. The earth-shaking thuds of the Digger's steps come to a halt just outside the door. You brace for impact, because surely these doors would not take more than a couple blows before they topple. Seconds later...the impact never comes. Neither do you feel the seismic stride of the machine on the other side of the door, either coming or going.
It seems, at least for now, that you are out of immediate danger.
What are you doing?
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"We finish what we came for. No more side stuff." She looks rather grumpy and kicks a random stone out of the way before moving closer to the dragon to look at the wound and see if it needs healing.
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Gaspard nods to Adrianas. "I concur. However, I do suggest moving further away from the door. After all, we can't know for certain if it will be stopped when it can simply burrow through the ground. I suggest we withdraw to the entrance, and begin the ritual immediately."
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A quick review sees the wound has already begun healing. Kidemonas looks at the wound as Adriana examines it. "I could finish the healing, but it draws of power I do not with to risk the consequences of with this building energy. I think maybe I will have to endure for now." He states not even considering the idea that mundane human methods of healing could close the wound and let his natural regeneration finish removing the scars.
Kidemonas looks at the door wondering if he could have taken the machine. "It is lucky I have been so restrained in using my natural power. I would have easily destroyed that golem otherwise." He boasts to himself softly, covering the pain to his ego from running in front of the others. Then aloud. "Sure, lets move away and perform the ritual. Who has the book?" He asks looking at @Dominic. He was pretty sure the rift runner had the book, but they had not seen the book in a while and after everyone ran he was a little worried it could have been dropped.Gaspard Gillead wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:35 pm Gaspard nods to Adrianas. "I concur. However, I do suggest moving further away from the door. After all, we can't know for certain if it will be stopped when it can simply burrow through the ground. I suggest we withdraw to the entrance, and begin the ritual immediately."
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Amity/Mine
Afternoon
Round 0
Heather took a deep breath as Kidemenos and Alex managed to get into the elevator and they headed up, safe now from the digger.
“I have a first aid kit,” Heather offered. “No real training in it, so if someone is better than I am, they can give it a try. We can at least close that wound, Kid, until it stops bleeding. And I agree. Let’s get this ritual over with and get home. There’s so much magical and psionic energy here I’m getting a headache.”
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Afternoon
Round 0
Heather took a deep breath as Kidemenos and Alex managed to get into the elevator and they headed up, safe now from the digger.
“I have a first aid kit,” Heather offered. “No real training in it, so if someone is better than I am, they can give it a try. We can at least close that wound, Kid, until it stops bleeding. And I agree. Let’s get this ritual over with and get home. There’s so much magical and psionic energy here I’m getting a headache.”
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Kid nods. "If we can do it safely I would like that." He admits, resisting the urge to simply close the wound.
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Dom pats his pockets with overexaggerated flare, "Oh man I think I dropped it in there. You'll have to fight that thing afterall."Kidemonas wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:19 pm Then aloud. "Sure, lets move away and perform the ritual. Who has the book?" He asks looking at Dominic. He was pretty sure the rift runner had the book, but they had not seen the book in a while and after everyone ran he was a little worried it could have been
He knew messing with a dragon was literally playing with fire but they were about to literally invite death to their door, so what the hell?
"Let's just cash in our chips." He gives a mournful glance at the gantrium mine and plods back toward the ritual site.
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Gaspard snorts at Dom's little joke. "Pay him no heed, @Kidemonas, the one thing he isn't about to do is let go of something valuable by accident." He pauses for a moment at his own words, then shakes his head. No, even he couldn't be that stupidly greedy....
Trying to reassure himself on that point, he proceeds with the others to the entrance to the mine.
Trying to reassure himself on that point, he proceeds with the others to the entrance to the mine.
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Dom mutters as he prepares for the ritual, "I don't even want to let go of it on purpose. But at least we got something out of this deal.".
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Marten walks over to Kid and whispers a prayer. He lays his hand on the dragon and Kid feels a sensation of warmth ripple through his body. The wound is gone.- Ndreare
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Stretching out his body and feeling the new flesh Kidemonas nods. "Thank you Marten." He says as the scales recover.
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Everett watches over the others prepared for the next threat. He's relieved to see everyone made it away from the construct more or less intact. He didn't really want to have to hold the thing off so the others could get out. Everett's pretty sure he could have, but is less sure about his odds of survival.
"Good job @Kidemonas. Taking the small one down made it easier for the rest of us to get out," he praises the dragon, "so where to now? Can we just do your magic here and be done with it or do we need to find a better position?"
"Good job @Kidemonas. Taking the small one down made it easier for the rest of us to get out," he praises the dragon, "so where to now? Can we just do your magic here and be done with it or do we need to find a better position?"
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" I do not know. I was hoping Dom or Gaspard Gillead would tell us where the ritual needs to happen. To be honest I do not use magic very often outside of battle." The dragon says a little embarrassed for not trying harder to keep up skills in each domain of dragon dominance.Everett Jackson wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:35 pm "Good job @Kidemonas. Taking the small one down made it easier for the rest of us to get out," he praises the dragon, "so where to now? Can we just do your magic here and be done with it or do we need to find a better position?"