Thread for The Sargasso Sea opens. Index | New Thread | Reply | Close | Stick | Delete  The Sargasso Sea opens. Mistress J 5:24pm, June 01, 2015 [Edit] [Delete] Things have calmed down since the passing of the Outsiders, falling back into a semblance of normalcy, at least as normal as the Hidden World allows. Neighborhoods are rebuilt, wounds heal, and life returns to normal in New York City. Such things are not meant to last. Uncharacteristically large swarms of insects - gnats, flies, and all manner of small, stinging pests - have been spotted with increasing regularity throughout the city, particularly at night. Entomologists have confirmed that not all species are readily known; in fact at least thirty newly discovered species have been confirmed so far within the swarms. Mundanes are convinced the insects' appearance is a byproduct of global warming, tropical species pushed further north in migration with the change in climate; the Hidden World suspects something else may be at work. When reports of human victims with acute amnesia and anemia began filtering down through mundane hospitals it all but confirmed a darker force at work. There are other worlds than these, but you may not like what you find beyond the Sargasso Sea. Edited 4:29am, June 06, 2015 by Mistress J, author.  The Swarm swells. Mistress J 11:26pm, June 05, 2015 [Edit] [Delete] Barian Insect Swarm High Concept: Barian Devourers Trouble: Is That Food?! Aspect: Strength In Numbers Aspect: Energy Sappers Stunt: Tough to Hit - Because we are so small, we gain a +2 whenever Quickly avoiding attacks Stunt: Heart of the Swarm - Because we swarm in great numbers, we gain a +2 whenever Sneakily creating an Advantage where our numbers mask our true intent Approaches: Careful: +2 Clever: +1 Flashy: +1 Forceful: +0 Quick: +3 Sneaky: +2 Stress Boxes: 1, 2 Fate Points: 2 Refresh: 2 Astral Attack Dogs High Concept: Astral Guardians Trouble: Not Long for This World Aspect: Keen Senses Aspect: Agents of Law Aspect: Barian Hunters Stunt: Maintaining Order - Because we are agents of the Astral World, we get a +2 whenever Forcefully attacking or defending against any Chaotic-aligned characters. Stunt: Eliphas' Strength - So long as we suffer zero Consequences, we gain a +2 whenever Carefully defending. Stunt: Astral Hunters - Because of our great senses, once per session we can negate a character's attempt to hide or obfuscate their appearance or location. Approaches: Careful: +2 Clever: +1 Flashy: +0 Forceful: +3 Quick: +3 Sneaky: +2 Stress Boxes: 1, 2, 3 Fate Points: 3 Refresh: 3 Edited 12:18am, June 12, 2015 by Mistress J, author.  The Lieutenants emerge. Mistress J 12:39am, June 06, 2015 [Edit] [Delete] Mutation No. 1 - UNKNOWN Mutation No. 2 High Concept: Ninja Shadow Mosquito Trouble: Size Does Matter! Aspect: Small and Spry Aspect: Command of the Swarm Aspect: Magic Leech Stunt: Shadow Mosquito Ninjitsu - Because I am skilled in the tools of the trade, I get +2 when Sneakily attacking or defending with ninja weapons. Stunt: Hallucinogen - Once per session by paying 1 Fate Point I can cause a target of my choosing to hallucinate, making myself appear as their ally and a select target to appear as a foe (myself). This effect lasts until the end of the encounter or I am incapacitated. (( Clever enough RPing can also break the hallucination! )) Stunt: Vitae Drain - Because I drain my foes' energy to sustain myself, any time I inflict a Consequence onto an opponent I can clear one of my stress boxes. Stunt: Mosquito Ninjitsu Technique: Vanish - Once per session, I can use the Overlay Network to retreat back to Barian World, ending combat. Approaches: Careful: +1 Clever: +1 Flashy: +2 Forceful: +0 Quick: +2 Sneaky: +3 Stress Boxes: 1, 2, 3, 4 Fate Points: 4 Refresh: 4 Mutation No. 3 High Concept: Hell King Locust Trouble: Oily Insect Aspect: Memory Vampire Aspect: Arcane Resistance Aspect: Explosive Magic Stunt: Jinchan Tuoke - Once per session I can shed my exoskeleton, clearing all stress boxes (Consequences remain). Stunt: Hardened Exoskeleton - Because I have a protective exoskeleton, I gain a +2 whenever Forcefully defending against physical attacks. Stunt: Sharp Reflexes - Because of my speed and strength, I gain a +2 whenever Quickly or Forcefully attacking at close range. Stunt: Deafening Resonance - Once per session I can pay a Fate Point to produce an extremely loud buzzing sound, causing everyone within hearing range (both enemies and allies) to suffer a Minor Consequence (Temporary Deafness). Targets that are hard of hearing or are already deaf are immune to this effect, and targets with sensitive senses suffer a Moderate Consequence (Temporary Deafness) instead. Stunt: Cicada's Mirage - Once per session, I can use the Overlay Network to retreat back to Barian World, ending combat. Approaches: Careful: +0 Clever: +1 Flashy: +2 Forceful: +3 Quick: +2 Sneaky: +1 Stress Boxes: 1, 2, 3, 4 Fate Points: 4 Refresh: 3 Mutation No. 4 - UNKNOWN Edited 12:42am, June 26, 2015 by Mistress J, author.  Chaos descends. Mistress J 12:41am, June 06, 2015 [Edit] [Delete] Don Thousand High Concept: Ruler of Barian World Trouble: Lawful Hatred Aspect: Embodiment of Chaos Aspect: You're In My Realm Now Aspect: Wielder of the Numeron Code Aspect: I See All Aspect: Seeds of Chaos Stunt: Dualism of Mirrors - Because I am an avatar of chaos, all my attacks inflict one extra shift of stress against Lawful-aligned characters. I also take one extra shift of stress from attacks made by Lawful-aligned characters. Stunt: Baria-Infusion - Because I am a Barian, I gain a +2 whenever Flashily defending against attacks magical in nature. Stunt: Bariarphose - Because I am a Barian, I gain a +2 whenever Forcefully attacking. Stunt: Chaos Draw - By performing a Chaos Draw, once per session I can pay 1 Fate Point to add a +4 to any dice roll. Stunt: Barian Sphere Field - Once per session I can summon a sphere field, invoking a free Situational Aspect: Barian Sphere Field. Stunt: Numerronius - Once per session for one turn I can manifest in a form of pure chaotic energy, reducing stress inflicted by all Chaotic-aligned characters this turn to 0 and granting a +2 to my next Flashy attack this turn. Approaches: Careful: +1 Clever: +4 Flashy: +4 Forceful: +3 Quick: +3 Sneaky: +2 Stress Boxes: 1, 2, 3, 4 Fate Points: 4 Refresh: 4 Edited 2:40am, June 26, 2015 by Mistress J, author.   Mistress J 4:28am, July 23, 2015 [Edit] [Delete] Mutation No. 96 High Concept: Avatar of Don Thousand Trouble: Hatred of Order Aspect: Chaos Black Storm Aspect: Rank-Up Magic Aspect: Shadow Incarnate Stunt: Darkness Surrounds Us - Because I am one with the shadows, opponents cannot invoke Situational Aspects against me regarding darkness or low-light conditions. In addition, I get a +1 extra when invoking these same Situational Aspects against others. Stunt: Enemy of Order - Because I am a Barian, I cause 1 extra shift of stress against Lawful-aligned characters. I also receive one extra shift of stress against Lawful-aligned characters. Stunt: Entangling Tentacles - Because my body can sprout tentacles, I gain a +2 whenever Quickly attacking or defending against any targets within close range (up to 7 feet). Stunt: Barian Sphere Field - Because I am a Barian, once per session, I can create a Situational Aspect (Barian Sphere Field) for free that cannot be invoked against me. Stunt: Malicevorous Chaos - Because I feed off of chaos energy, when inflicting a consequence on a character I can clear one stress box. Approaches: Careful: +1 Clever: +2 Flashy: +0 Forceful: +2 Quick: +3 Sneaky: +1 Fate Points: 4 Refresh: 3 Stress Boxes: 1, 2, 3, 4 Edited 4:31am, July 23, 2015 by Mistress J, author.   Mistress J 12:45am, September 29, 2015 [Edit] [Delete] Vector High Concept: Emissary of Don Thousand Trouble: Completely Unhinged Aspect: The Mad Pirate King Aspect: Barian Emperor Aspect: Master Manipulator Stunt: Jya Jyan! – Because I love jumping into trouble, I gain a +4 to my first roll when initiating combat, as well as my first roll of the session outside of combat. Stunt: The Shocking Truth – Once per session, by paying 1 FP I can force one character to witness the true nature of Don Thousand, inflicting a Moderate Consequence (Drawn into Chaos). Stunt: For the Sake of Barian World – Because I am loyal to the forces of Barian World, I gain a +2 whenever Carefully attacking or defending while in my home world. Stunt: Shingetsu’s Mask – Because I am a master of hiding my true intentions, I gain a +2 whenever Cleverly overcoming an obstacle where this would help me. In addition, once per session I can negate the effects of any stunt used against me that attempts to manipulate my thoughts or actions. Approaches: Careful: +2 Clever: +3 Flashy: +1 Forceful: +1 Quick: +0 Sneaky: +2 Fate Points: 4 Refresh: 4 Stress Boxes: 1, 2, 3, 4 Index | New Thread | Reply | Close | Stick | Delete