inelegantegoist.bsky.social
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ยป Tiefling Psion 3/Lurk 2 (3.5e)
#DNDRP #BSKYRP | Written by bardlockcafe
ยป Ships with chem, no lewd.
ยป Current setting: Faerรปn
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@inelegantegoist.bsky.social has swears! They've used 28 profanities in their last 599 posts.
๐ฅ "bloody" (7 times)
๐ฅ "fucking" (4 times)
๐ฅ "ass" (3 times)
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but she had fortified herself anyway. She shrugs it off and asks, "Are you alright?"
Again, the telepathic voice reaches the group as Lurk completes his scan of the assassin. 'No hostile intent detected. Means of transformation... unknown.'
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Tomomi kneels beside Maggie, placing a hand tentatively on her shoulder. Lurk shifts to study Illario as he approaches, but her focus remains on their leader.
[Empathic Transfer: Maggie heals 33HP,
Tomomi takes 17 damage]
The dull hum of her manifestation barely covers the hiss of discomfort,
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[๐ฅCrit - 18 Slashing, 10 Fire]
"Come on, dogs!" She drives the blade deep, harshly wrenching it free of the yelping wolf. "I'm right here. Come!"
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and as he covers the others, she charges to swap places, striking with that same unyielding fervor against one the wolves splitting off to attack Maggie. Let those targeting Tomomi bite at her heels; she could take the punishment.
After all - she'd suggested this job.
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The flourishes of her naginata fend off the worst of the blows against her; when the wolves do break through, they only find purchase in the buffered constitution she's given herself.
"Mattias, get [up!] You're easier prey down there!"
She shoots Illario a fleeting, grateful look,
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It's not even comparable, in her mind, to his support against the possibility of assassins; such powers take an unavoidable toll on the manifester.
And yet.
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It would take some doing to find a way to reach one already dead.
But if we're still traveling together when the time comes... I [might] be of some assistance."
She rolls onto her back again so she doesn't have to bear the full brunt of whatever reaction he offers. It's not the wisest promise.
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even for someone with a great deal of experience. I knew a Psychoporter-"
She shakes her head just a hair. It wasn't time for her stories. To the greater matter...
"...When I'm stronger, there are abilities I have that will allow some adjustment of the soul once it's left the body.
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[Knowledge(Planes): ๐ฅ20]
The universe is vast. There's any number of planes or demiplanes an ambitious, inexperienced mage might stumble across; most attempts to interact with them required far more power, for good reason.
"And that sort of power could be difficult to control,
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I don't."
There are two things at the fore of her mind. She asks the question she's considering without much thought to tone or delicacy; her tired mind is more focused on the other matter.
"What was your theory?"
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considers all he's told her. Many would have a knee-jerk reaction to believe him a hazard, or worse.
"...The pursuit of knowledge can be dangerous, no matter the means. We aren't always the ones to pay the price. Not that I'm speaking from experience, obviously, I... won't say I know how you feel.
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She rolls onto her side, facing him, when she realizes this won't be a short explanation. That is about four seconds into the dead silence that hangs after her question. She pillows her head on an arm to make a little more space for her horns.
She listens, first without judgment, then carefully
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"...Someone from Eyus?"
The guard comes back up a little, but not [against] him. She's not unaware of her failings; she doubts she can broach the matter she thinks he's stumbled into tactfully.
So, she sticks with the most bare-bones question that comes to mind.
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And I pushed too hard, I didn't... know how to adjust for experience?"
Her thoughts grow a little foggier as time passes. "And... I suppose I've never minded a little snap, if it's well-placed, for good reason. I'm no Celestial, certainly, I have moments I deserve it, even if I argue."
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"Unfortunately, my need for rest rarely aligns with my body's intent. If I could sleep when I should, I certainly would." She shakes her head a little, both at his recommendation, and at his apology.
"I think you snapped at the ground a little more than me. I've heard much worse.
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She tries to find fitting, graceful words for what's on her mind, slowly blinking up at the sea of stars above.
"...Are you doing alright? You were upset the other day - fairly, I think - and again on the road. I'd meant to ask after training."
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"You certainly don't need to. You know I'm capable of protecting myself, handily." It's not a brush-off, exactly, though it'd be easy to see it as one.
She's discouraging him from sticking out his neck too far. After all - she can [take] the hits leveled her way, physical or otherwise.
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Always saying just the things to make her wonder...
Tomomi pulls off her cloak and lays it upon the ground, taking time to smooth it out as much as she can. It's a deceptive cut, and the fabric she lays out is much wider than one would expect.
"Brush the dirt off your ass and lay down over here."
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[Knowledge(Planes): 12]
...He looks all the more ridiculous with his arms folded while he's [lying down.] She snorts, and while she feels she must have heard the name somewhere before, she recalls naught.
"Did you intend it? Coming here, or, somewhere else, anyway?"
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(...Well... she might as well [look up.])
...How did you come to be here? I never bothered asking.
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(The ground would be a spot to nap...
What is she THINKING?)
I think I'll go about my day looking like I have dignity, actually. I'm tired enough without the nobles literally looking down their nose at me. You should consider that.
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You're awfully sure of that. A prone target is an easier target, you know.
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Looking more pathetic won't save you.
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Run.
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Never mind he fucking pulled the boss.
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Do you need to breathe?
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Wise choice!
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Mattias I'm going to HIT him.
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Or you and your stupid hat could.
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and flesh. She ends her charge hovering above Mattias until he can find his footing again.
She'll wager the wolves will not make that mistake again; she faces the other that had torn him down and readies to defend herself.
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charge upon the airborne wolf that dealt the blow.
In her unrecognized worry, she manifests an Adrenaline Burst, building her strength just as the blow lands.
[AC 15: 29 (Crit), 16 slashing, 12 fire]
The strength of her blow knocks the wolf aside and fills the air with the scent of charred fur
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For a brief moment, Tomomi is unsure; she knows the threshold of Mattias' endurance now, and he must be very near to it, but stopping to heal him will not end the threat they all face.
Fortunately, their new ally lightens the load. She ignores the relief that brings in, focusing instead on her
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She selects one unaffected and readying to strike, and she charges.
[17, 11 Slashing 2 Fire]
The naginata slips heavily across its side while Tomomi remains out of its reach, lighting its fur with the flaming blade. Clearly, these wolves needed a lesson in fearing the flame.