Pandaman! Ethan Coll, Lady Vai

[Pandaman]

Since I am not going to finish the stories (I am too far behind, I know, I’m bad), I am going to give basic layouts of what happened.

Part Four: House Calls
Our group finds themselves suddenly saddled with a new task. Those that are willing, have the option of following the investigation against the Paragon Syndicate. Agent McNichols' offer has a possible financial reward as well.

While Emily slept though the first part of the adventure, everyone (save Alex) else contacted their loved ones. After Nigel called his wife, he and Laura Carter accompanied Tanya on her way home. She had to collect her other artpads anyway. On there trip home she tried to sneak passed her mother but she was caught! Only after a successful talking too by Laura and Nigel (in which Nigel said he would give his life before Tanya) was she able to continue with her work.

Jamie tried to sneak into her house too. After teleporting home, she ran face to face with her mother, the police detective. Caught, she had to do the only thing possible, tell the truth. After a brief talk, her mother could only let her go and pursue such a dangerous course of action.

Alex woke Emily. The two of them returned to Penn Station and then hit the street, but were unable to learn any thing new.

Back at the PRA headquaters, the heroes had a meeting. After much discussion (ie. arguments) it was decided go hit the the Terreli mansion for answers (actually, Emily got up to leave and they followed). They got to the mansion to see it in flames.


Notes
• Good game. Though in the end it took them long enough to come to go to the mansion.

[Libra]

Keep up the good work.

[Pandaman]

Chapter 5: Burn Down
When we last left our heroes they were staring at the burning ruins of the Terelli family mansion.

Boom. The group went into action pretty quick quick. Chilly (one of Tanya’s friends) froze the gate, then Emily heaved away and stuck it down. Chilly began to put the fire out and the group then entered the burning mansion. After some time searching, the group found nothing, no one alive, only bodies of various dead people. Even with Alex searching, they found no one alive. Emily has taken hard, not being able to save a single person. Nigel found out from the various plants, that a man dressed in a dark coat and hat was responsible. That was all.

Back at the headquarters there was a glimmer of good news. Three names from the from the plates gathered at the hospital. Gregory Douglas, a student from NYU; Naomi Kanda, a lawyer in Manhatten; and Stave Keaton, a garbage man who lives in Queens. The only clues they had.


Notes
• A short game, but semi-productive.
• Emily was upset that they could not save a single person. Every man woman and child was killed.
• I will try to get the rest of story up this week.

[Libra]

Ouch.

[MDSnowman]

It was around part 4 that Laura left the group. It was a fairly amicable seperation so I let her bow out and have Laura go back to her normal life. She didn't get eaten by Ravana or anything.

[Pandaman]

Chapter Six: Doors

Our heroes had at this point, only three names to go by. The first name was a bust, and they only succeeded in scaring Greg Douglas in his dorm room.

They headed to the home Naomi Kanda, but she seemed to not be at home. So Emily kicked the door down. Gods, you never heard such a clamber from the other people! Everyone at once was on her case, stating that what she did was illegal. Instead of telling her what she did was wrong, they all jumped her. Emily sputtered, and then retreated to the park while Tanya drew a door to replace the one she busted down.

They did not search her home, but instead went to the offices of the law firm that hired Naomi Kanda. Alex and Nigel tried to bluff their way past, but when the receptionist was stalwart. When that failed, they pulled out the PRA ID’s. That got Naomi boss out to talk to them, giving them access to her office.

Jamie was talking to Emily, apologizing for the way she came down on her. She was then called in to work on Naomi’s computer. After searching the place the only thing to come up is Malcolm Parker, the next clue.

[Pandaman]

Updated Emily

EMILY CROWE
Power level 8 (Abilities 14 + Skills 12 (48 Ranks) + Feats 6 + Powers 57 + Combat 8 + Saves 7 – Drawbacks 4 = 100pp)
Tradeoffs: none
Real Name: Emily, the only name she knows. Crowe is the name given to her by the PRA.
Affiliations and Allegiances: none
Height: 5'2" Weight: 110 Hair: black Eyes: blue Complexion: fair
Appearance: a scrawny young lady, short and thin. Approximately 20 years old. Has a vacant, empty look on her face. She has celtic tattoos that encircle her left arm. She does not know if they were there before or after. As far as anyone can tell, she is English. She dresses in a simple black or white dresses with thick boots. Her hair is usually unbound.

Str 12 [22] (+6) Dex 14 [18] (+4) Con 12 [22] (+6) Int 12 (+1) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 12 (+1)
Fort save (+0) +6 Ref save (+2) +6 Will save (+5) +6

Powers
• Enhanced Attack Bonus 5 (10pp)
• Enhanced Constitution 10 (10pp)
• Enhanced Defense Bonus 5 (10pp)
• Enhanced Dexterity 4 (4pp)
• Enhanced Skills 2 (Knowledge [Arcane Lore] 7 (+8), Language – Ancient Celtic; 2pp)
• Enhanced Strength 10 (10pp)
• Sonic Control 8 (Extra: Area – Cone [+1]; Flaw: Range –Touch [-1], Tiring [-1]; Alternate Powers: Strike 8 (Extra: Area – Cone; Flaw: Tiring), Emotion Control 8 (Extra: Burst Area; Flaw: Range – Touch, Sense Dependent – Hearing), Weapon Summoning 6 (Flaw: Tiring, Limited to One Weapon; Twin Spears; Strike 3 (Extra: Auto-Fire, Penetrating; Power Feats: Mighty, Extended Reach, Thrown); 11pp)

Feats: Attack focus (melee) 1, Dodge focus 1, Equipment 2 (cell phone, motorcycle), Luck 1, Toughness 1
Skills: Acrobatics 6 (+10), Bluff 4 (+5), Climb 4 (+10), Computers 3 (+4), Drive 3 (+7), Investigation 4 (+5), Knowledge [Arcane Lore] 7 (+8), Knowledge [Civics] 6 (+7), Knowledge [Popular Culture] 4 (+5), Knowledge [Theology & Philosophy] 2 (+3), Notice 4 (+5), Profession [Chef] 4 (+5), Stealth 4 (+8)
Equipment: cell phone, motorcycle [str 15, speed 5, defense 10, toughness 8]

Combat (base attack +2, base defense +2)
Initiative: +4
Attacks: unarmed +8 melee (+6 damage), grapple +14
Defense: +8 aware, +4 flatfooted
Toughness: +7

Drawbacks: Involuntary Transformation [When Made Exhausted by using Extra Effort; 4pp]


Eight months passed, and for Emily things have changed. She has a small studio apartment near PRA headquarters, decorated tastefully. She has learned how to use a computer (thanks to Jamie), to drive (but she doesn’t own a vehicle) and more of the world in general. She works with Alex and thanks to her subsidized work with the PRA, she makes good money. The only thing she doesn’t have in her apartment is a television, but has many of the other amenities. She enjoys music (especially Irish celtic bands). In her apartment she has many books (amazing the number!), the most are on law and cooking. Whenever she is not working she is studying or cooking. She still does not were pants, preferring dresses (in black or white) and thick boots. She keeps and holds onto Hobb’s Police ID like a charm.

She is working on contacting her Avatar (even if Alex don't believe). Alex is teaching her investigation, which she is learning at her pace. It is rough however seeing she is busting down doors to get the bad guys. She is learning more about the law in general, but the whole process drives her nuts. The sheer amount of contradictions she finds is enough to drive her mad. Yet she is studying it all the same. All in all, she is much better equipped to handle the world.

She spends some of her free time with Naomi Kanda, making sure things are as smooth as possible. While not in a position to not cure her, she hopes that she makes a difference. She seems to get along with Nigel and Jamie the best. Nigel with his old world beliefs and Jamie with her quiet strength. Nigel is at times talking religion and taking her to the Church of Jesus Christ Paragon and the Church of the Seven Thunders. She finds it all very amusing and was kicked out after making various comments. Jamie is teaching her of Ireland and would like to travel there. She still has all the original group over for dinner, usually something exotic that she’s experimenting with (though she doesn't know why no one liked the haggis).

She does not fear for herself, but for others. She still blames herself for Hobb’s death, whether it was her fault or not. She recently has found a kitten that she has taken in. She call him Hobb for obvious reasons.

Investigation 4
Knowledge [Civics] 6
Knowledge [Theology and Philosophy] 2
Profession [Chef] 4

Attack focus (melee) 1
Dodge focus 1
Equipment 2 (cell phone, motorcycle)
Luck
Toughness 1

[Pandaman]

I have been horridly behind, but I blame my stroke.

With that said, I plan on doing the last four chapters (7-10). I will do something different for the second arc. They won't be to my usual standard, but I gotta write something or it will never get better.

whee!!

[Libra]

No problem.

[Pandaman]

LADY VAI
Power level 8 (Abilities 26 + Skills 27 + Feats 20 + Powers 42 + Combat 4 + Saves 9 – Drawbacks 8 = 120pp)
Tradeoffs: none
Real Name: Her Grace the Lady Anistyrnia Tamareign Elanna d’Ansarove Vai, Grand Duchess of Alba, Baroness of Chalice, Bishop of the Grand Temple of Saint Heliosse, High Sister of Church of Great Dawn, Bearer of the Sacred Jewel of Kyy’saar, Scion of Saint Heliosse, Eighth in line for the High Throne of Limberry, Knight Errant of the Holy Knights of Limberry, Apprentice to Master Taeden, etc al.
Affiliations and Allegiances: none at the moment
Height: 5'4" Weight: 120 Hair: white Eyes: blue Complexion: pale
Appearance: at 26, Lady Vai is an accomplished woman of incredible beauty. She has pale, white hair that hangs to her ass. Ice blue eyes that bore into you. A pale complexion, like that of alabaster.

Str 10 Dex 12 Con 10 Int 18 Wis 16 Cha 20
Fort save (+2) +2 Ref save (+1) +2 Will save (+6) +9

Skills: bluff 8 (+13) (+17 with attractive), concentration 10 (+13), diplomacy 8 (+13) (+17 with attractive), gather information 8 (+13), intimidate 8 (+13), knowledge (arcane lore) 8 (+12), knowledge (civics) 4 (+8), knowledge (theology & philosophy) 8 (+12), notice 6 (+9), perform (singing) 4 (+9), sense motive 8 (+11)
Speak languages: Common, Sidhe, Ancient, Troll, +1

Feats: artificer, attack specialization (magic) 4, attractive 1, benefit (status) 3, connected, contacts, dodge focus 6, fascinate (bluff, diplomacy), leadership, luck 1, masterplan, ritualist, second chance (mind control), trance, well-informed

Powers
• Flight 3 [6pp]
• Immunity 1 [aging; 1pp]
• Magic 8 [mystic passage; feats: change velocity, easy; 26pp]
• Dispel magic 8 [nullify magic; extra: burst area; flaws: range to touch]
• Glamour 4 [illusion (all senses); extra: selective attack; flaws: phantasm]
• Mystic blast 8 [extra: autofire; feats: effects insubstantial (2); flaws: limited (½ effective vs. iron)]
• Mystic binding 8 [snare; extra: regenerating; feats: reversible, tether; flaws: limited (½ effective vs. iron)]
• Mystic hand 8 [telekinesis; extra: perception; feats: precise, subtle; flaws: limited (½ effective vs. iron)]
• Mystic portal 8 [teleport portal; extra: portal; feats: easy; flaws: action (full round action)]
• Obscure 8 [visual; feats: selective]
• Scrying 8 [ESP (sight and sound); feats: subtle (2); flaws: action (full round action)]
• Mystic shield 8 [force field; 8pp]
• Super-senses 1 [detect magic; 1pp]

Equipment: none

Combat (base attack +0, base defense +2)
Initiative: +1
Attacks: unarmed +0 melee (+0 damage), grapple +0, +8 with magic
Defense: +8 aware, +1 flatfooted
Toughness: +0, +8 with mystic shield

Complications: enemy (the Red Knight Conspiracy), fame (unattached noble), obsession (get back what was hers)
Drawbacks: power loss (unable to cast when cannot speak or gesture; 4pp), weakness (contact with iron; -1 charisma/20 minutes; 4pp)

History: Lady Vai was a powerful noble as well as a priestess of the faith. She was the darling of courts of Limberry and adamant about her faith due to the fact she was a powerful magic-user, taught personally by Master Taeden, a sihde of incredible power. With pure white hair and ice blue eyes she was a beauty to behold, all at the tender age of twenty-six. Noble, courtier, a church bishop and heir to one of the most important family in Limberry. Her direct family is dead, but she has many uncles, aunts and cousins. She was courted by many powerful nobles and priests but her interests turned to the fairer sex, in which she was rather dominant, but that did not stop the number of “romantic” conquests. All of this made her rather superior and domineering in the way in which she dealt with people and was her downfall.

One day she was continuing her studies and was in the Librus Colletum. It was an old library that she had just heard about and within there were a wondrous variety of tomes and scrolls. The librarian at first would not let her in, but she used her status as a bishop, bulling her way into the library. While studying, she came across a particular passage. “And to with Taija did the Red Knight stand and did battle with her enemies.”

This was a totally alien concept and when she went to the librarian. He said to wait while he went to go get another book. He returned with a squad of White Knights and they attempted to arrest her as a heretic. Confused, she fought back and ended up destroying a good part of the library in the process.

She was sentenced as a heretic, without a trial. Her titles stripped, her magic cut in half, her friends failed, her lovers lost, her grand plans for the future now worth for nothing, she was sent to the prison for the rest of her life. Vai prayed on her way the Ghenna prison. She prayed for understanding. She prayed for salvation.


Notes
• Used to be a more powerful caster, but her capture has parted her from her books, tomes and items she used in her magics. She is back down to basics. Despite her training, she is human...
• I was thinking she was in prison for a while, in which case she has already known Giest’s touch; or she has been in for a week or two, in which she has been able to hold him off using her guile to do so.
• This was one of six concpets that I had available. A kryn pirate, an orc golden child, a sidhe bandit, a human thief, a human witch, and her. Snowman dismissed the kryn and the sidhe out of hand. The thief was gonna cause too much trouble. The witch was interesting but her power was gonna be to much. The orc, I had trouble coming up with her powers, and she was beginning to look like Psistrike's character Tanya. Lady Vai was the only one that he didn't have worries with, well not enough anyway. If I can come up with a power that doesn't trample on anyone, you never know...

[Psistrike]

Interesting character to bring to a group. Wonder how she will feel around the others, especially the blind girl Petra Wagner.

[Pandaman]

It all depends on how long she has been incarcerated...

[Unknown Soldier]

Or, how will she feel when her religion is mocked by a worshiper of Valigar, The Hermit.

[Pandaman]

Shut your mouth!!

I'm just talking about Valigar.

Then I can dig it.


(But seriously... shut your mouth!)

[Unknown Soldier]

I kid, I kid.