Kalyr 72a - The Machines

Reylorna keeps a careful watch.  From the prisoner to the way they had
come, to the room that is now being explored there was a lot to pay
attention to but she did her best with a roving eye.  


Dharak makes eye contact with Jal to make sure he heard the steps as
well. 


Dharak mindspeaks to Reylorna.  "*Send Ryzar and Duplar up, quickly
and quietly. There's more company in the side passage up here.*"

She answers quickly with The Way of the Will. *on their way*.


He puts himself against the wall through which the side passage
opening issues, covering the entryway with the strange weapon. Jal
moves up with Dharak, keeping to the other side in order to cover him,
despite his lack of missile weapons. His blades are ready, and he's
begins whistling something obscure, probably a heroic march, before
realising this will draw the attention of the owner of the footsteps,
and falls silent.


Reylorna indicates with the motion of her hand that Ryzar and Duplar
should join the others while stating "more company up there."  



Nodding a confirmation, Ryzar holsters his dartgun and quietly draws
his wide-bladed shortsword.  Then, with the careful tread of a
wilderness trained warrior, Ryzar stealths his way up to where the
others wait in ambush.  Duplar follows, still holding the Karazthani
lightning wand



Four figures step out of the side-passage.  The first is a rather ugly
human male, the second is a kandar woman with cropped brown hair, the
third a kandar man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat concealing much of his
face, despite the fact that the whole place is underground.  The
fourth wears a cowled robe, hiding his face; no-one can tell race or
gender.

The human leans over one of the control panels, and flicks a switch.
Several greenish lights begin to glow, and the humming sounds get
louder.  So far none of them seem to have noticed they have visitors.

The two kandar exchange glances, and the woman says something agitated
in a language nobody present understands.



Reylorna continues to look about trying to keep watch on the area as
well as their prisoner, giving the prisoners a little more attention
in case they attempt to take advantage of the situation.  She notices
four man-sized figures stepping out of Dharak's side-passage, but her
attention is distracted by an crude attempt to control her mind; it
seems somebody wants her to release the prisoner's bonds.  But her
will is powerful enough to resist, and she realises the attempt is
coming from the orange prisoner.
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[OOC: Anyone else think we're in dire need of a tactical map here?]

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Subject:    Kalyr 72a - The Machines
Author: Tim Hall 
Date:       5/8/02 12:15 PM


Reylorna keeps a careful watch.  From the prisoner to the way they had
come, to the room that is now being explored there was a lot to pay
attention to but she did her best with a roving eye.  


Dharak makes eye contact with Jal to make sure he heard the steps as
well. 


Dharak mindspeaks to Reylorna.  "*Send Ryzar and Duplar up, quickly
and quietly. There's more company in the side passage up here.*"

She answers quickly with The Way of the Will. *on their way*.


He puts himself against the wall through which the side passage
opening issues, covering the entryway with the strange weapon. Jal
moves up with Dharak, keeping to the other side in order to cover him,
despite his lack of missile weapons. His blades are ready, and he's
begins whistling something obscure, probably a heroic march, before
realising this will draw the attention of the owner of the footsteps,
and falls silent.


Reylorna indicates with the motion of her hand that Ryzar and Duplar
should join the others while stating "more company up there."  



Nodding a confirmation, Ryzar holsters his dartgun and quietly draws
his wide-bladed shortsword.  Then, with the careful tread of a
wilderness trained warrior, Ryzar stealths his way up to where the
others wait in ambush.  Duplar follows, still holding the Karazthani
lightning wand



Four figures step out of the side-passage.  The first is a rather ugly
human male, the second is a kandar woman with cropped brown hair, the
third a kandar man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat concealing much of his
face, despite the fact that the whole place is underground.  The
fourth wears a cowled robe, hiding his face; no-one can tell race or
gender.

The human leans over one of the control panels, and flicks a switch.
Several greenish lights begin to glow, and the humming sounds get
louder.  So far none of them seem to have noticed they have visitors.

The two kandar exchange glances, and the woman says something agitated
in a language nobody present understands.



Reylorna continues to look about trying to keep watch on the area as
well as their prisoner, giving the prisoners a little more attention
in case they attempt to take advantage of the situation.  She notices
four man-sized figures stepping out of Dharak's side-passage, but her
attention is distracted by an crude attempt to control her mind; it
seems somebody wants her to release the prisoner's bonds.  But her
will is powerful enough to resist, and she realises the attempt is
coming from the orange prisoner.
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

(Ted Kissell)  wrote:

>[OOC: Anyone else think we're in dire need of a tactical map here?]

http://www.phoenyx.net/kalyr/maps/longroundness.gif

[Reylorna and the prisoners are in the left-hand side tunnel.  The
four new arrivals emerge from the right-hand one.  The pipe organs are
not really pipe organs, but large complicated machines with control
panels.  Similarly the boxes and crates are also machinery.

The big tunnel continues in both directions.]
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[Reylorna]

She draws her finger across her throat while giving the creature a sharp
glance.  She didn't blame him for trying but if he wasn't going to be quiet
than the only other choice she had was to threaten him.  For some reason she
doesn't think that he will give away their position, she has this feeling
that he doesn't want to be found by the new arrivals either.  She considered
putting him to sleep but that would make him more difficult to move if they
decided to take him with them, which was currently the plan.

--Pandemonium

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

**This can only be one of the legendary mirrors - and still functional!**

On the assumption that lightning wands and machinery like this do not mix
well Duplar refrains from setting off his wand.   Also, these folk look like
potentially useful prisoners - he flips the wand to "Stun".

His attack form being ranged, he will stay behind the melee specialists if
he can.

If he needs to fire his wand he will try to ensure any surplus energy will
go into a wall.


> 
>
> Nodding a confirmation, Ryzar holsters his dartgun and quietly draws
> his wide-bladed shortsword.  Then, with the careful tread of a
> wilderness trained warrior, Ryzar stealths his way up to where the
> others wait in ambush.  Duplar follows, still holding the Karazthani
> lightning wand
>
> 
>
> Four figures step out of the side-passage.  The first is a rather ugly
> human male, the second is a kandar woman with cropped brown hair, the
> third a kandar man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat concealing much of his
> face, despite the fact that the whole place is underground.  The
> fourth wears a cowled robe, hiding his face; no-one can tell race or
> gender.
>
> The human leans over one of the control panels, and flicks a switch.
> Several greenish lights begin to glow, and the humming sounds get
> louder.  So far none of them seem to have noticed they have visitors.
>
> The two kandar exchange glances, and the woman says something agitated
> in a language nobody present understands.

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[RYZAR]
     Ryzar notices Duplar "playing with his wand" ((OOC: I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself!  I mean, it was SITTING there, waiting to be said! ^_^)), and also that Dharak is now carrying one of the stranger's long-weapons as if he thinks he knows what to do with it.

     Ryzar catches Duplar and Dharak's attentions with a silent wave of his free hand.  Ryzar then points at Duplar and Dharak, then points at the group of strangers over at the control station, and mimics firing his own dartgun at them.  Then Ryzar points at himself and Jal, and mimics running with two fingers, then makes a swift chopping motion.

     Ryzar then drops his free hand down to his side, and raises his eyebrows; a look of expectancy on his face.

--- On Sat 05/11, Michael Orton  wrote:
> 
> **This can only be one of the legendary mirrors - and still functional!**
> 
> On the assumption that lightning wands and machinery like this do not mix
> well Duplar refrains from setting off his wand.   Also, these folk look
> like
> potentially useful prisoners - he flips the wand to "Stun".
> 
> His attack form being ranged, he will stay behind the melee specialists
> if
> he can.
> 
> If he needs to fire his wand he will try to ensure any surplus energy
> will
> go into a wall.
> 
> 
> > 
> >
> > Nodding a confirmation, Ryzar holsters his dartgun and quietly draws
> > his wide-bladed shortsword.  Then, with the careful tread of a
> > wilderness trained warrior, Ryzar stealths his way up to where the
> > others wait in ambush.  Duplar follows, still holding the Karazthani
> > lightning wand
> >
> > 
> >
> > Four figures step out of the side-passage.  The first is a rather
> ugly
> > human male, the second is a kandar woman with cropped brown hair,
> the
> > third a kandar man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat concealing much of
> his
> > face, despite the fact that the whole place is underground.  The
> > fourth wears a cowled robe, hiding his face; no-one can tell race or
> > gender.
> >
> > The human leans over one of the control panels, and flicks a switch.
> > Several greenish lights begin to glow, and the humming sounds get
> > louder.  So far none of them seem to have noticed they have
> visitors.
> >
> > The two kandar exchange glances, and the woman says something
> agitated
> > in a language nobody present understands.
> 

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>      Ryzar catches Duplar and Dharak's attentions with a silent wave of his free hand.  Ryzar then points at Duplar and Dharak, then points at the group of strangers over at the control station, and mimics firing his own dartgun at them.  Then Ryzar points at himself and Jal, and mimics running with two fingers, then makes a swift chopping motion.
>
>      Ryzar then drops his free hand down to his side, and raises his eyebrows; a look of expectancy on his face.

[Dharak]
He nods. *Sister, our odds aren't that great here.* He mindspeaks to Reylorna. *We could use your powers -- but we daren't leave Kylar alone with our psionic prisoners. I recommend you use me as your eyes, and try to put at least one of these people in front of the machines to sleep.*


> > > Four figures step out of the side-passage.  The first is a rather
> > ugly
> > > human male, the second is a kandar woman with cropped brown hair,
> > the
> > > third a kandar man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat concealing much of
> > his
> > > face, despite the fact that the whole place is underground.  The
> > > fourth wears a cowled robe, hiding his face; no-one can tell race or
> > > gender.
> > >
> > > The human leans over one of the control panels, and flicks a switch.
> > > Several greenish lights begin to glow, and the humming sounds get
> > > louder.  So far none of them seem to have noticed they have
> > visitors.
> > >
> > > The two kandar exchange glances, and the woman says something
> > agitated
> > > in a language nobody present understands.

[Dharak]
*You try to subdue the human* he tells Reylorna. He then gestures to Duplar, Ryzar, and Jal that he'll aim at the kandar with the hat. He gives himself as much cover as he can behind the machinery, braces his shooting arm, aims carefully at the center of his target, and waits for Ryzar and Jal to make their run. [OOC -- He'll keep firing until his
pals get into melee, but will stop if the bad guys seem to be surrendering.]

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

>      Ryzar catches Duplar and Dharak's attentions with a silent wave of his free hand.  Ryzar then points at Duplar and Dharak, then points at the group of strangers over at the control station, and mimics firing his own dartgun at them.  Then Ryzar points at himself and Jal, and mimics running with two fingers, then makes a swift chopping motion.
>
>      Ryzar then drops his free hand down to his side, and raises his eyebrows; a look of expectancy on his face.

[Dharak]
He nods. *Sister, our odds aren't that great here.* He mindspeaks to Reylorna. *We could use your powers -- but we daren't leave Kylar alone with our psionic prisoners. I recommend you use me as your eyes, and try to put at least one of these people in front of the machines to sleep.*


> > > Four figures step out of the side-passage.  The first is a rather
> > ugly
> > > human male, the second is a kandar woman with cropped brown hair,
> > the
> > > third a kandar man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat concealing much of
> > his
> > > face, despite the fact that the whole place is underground.  The
> > > fourth wears a cowled robe, hiding his face; no-one can tell race or
> > > gender.
> > >
> > > The human leans over one of the control panels, and flicks a switch.
> > > Several greenish lights begin to glow, and the humming sounds get
> > > louder.  So far none of them seem to have noticed they have
> > visitors.
> > >
> > > The two kandar exchange glances, and the woman says something
> > agitated
> > > in a language nobody present understands.

[Dharak]
*You try to subdue the human* he tells Reylorna. He then gestures to Duplar, Ryzar, and Jal that he'll aim at the kandar with the hat. He gives himself as much cover as he can behind the machinery, braces his shooting arm, aims carefully at the center of his target, and waits for Ryzar and Jal to make their run. [OOC -- He'll keep firing until his
pals get into melee, but will stop if the bad guys seem to be surrendering.]

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

On Mon, 13 May 2002 06:55:33 CDT, Ted Kissell wrote:

> He then gestures to Duplar, Ryzar, and Jal that he'll aim at the kandar with the 
hat. He gives himself as much cover as he can behind the machinery, braces his 
shooting arm, aims carefully at the center of his target, and waits for Ryzar and Jal 
to make their run.
>

Once the first shot goes off, Jal is out and running, blades sweeping to engage the 
kandar in the robe, on the assumption that he's the most likely to have something 
extra up his sleeve!


--

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hugh@ace-dog.com
http://www.ace-dog.com
Mon, 13 May 2002 20:01 +0100
"Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[OOC:
It would seem Ryzar wants a ranged attack on the other party.
Before Duplar would be willing to do that I need to know how
the party are arranged.  I assume the wand fires a relatively narrow beam,
but I don't want to fire into the equipment.

Neat floor plan thanks Tim - but I don't quite understand where people are
on it yet.   Perhaps you could overlay some markers on it to show them?
]


> [RYZAR]
>      Ryzar notices Duplar "playing with his wand" ((OOC: I'm sorry, I
couldn't help myself!  I mean, it was SITTING there, waiting to be said!
^_^)), and also that Dharak is now carrying one of the stranger's
long-weapons as if he thinks he knows what to do with it.
>
>      Ryzar catches Duplar and Dharak's attentions with a silent wave of
his free hand.  Ryzar then points at Duplar and Dharak, then points at the
group of strangers over at the control station, and mimics firing his own
dartgun at them.  Then Ryzar points at himself and Jal, and mimics running
with two fingers, then makes a swift chopping motion.
>
>      Ryzar then drops his free hand down to his side, and raises his
eyebrows; a look of expectancy on his face.

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

Michael Orton wrote:

>Neat floor plan thanks Tim - but I don't quite understand where people are
>on it yet.   Perhaps you could overlay some markers on it to show them?

[OOC]
Bit of clarification on the map - the boxes to the left of the
machinery are about waist-height, allowing missile-firers the
opportunity to shoot over them, but still allowing cover.

The gap between them is only about five feet, meaning that the only
one person can pass through at a time.

I've only put the bad guys (MH, MK, FK and RF) on the map; PCs can
start more or less wherever they want to be.

I don't intend to run this as a blow-by-blow, round-by-round affair
with a new tactical map each turn - that would be way too slow.
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[RYZAR]
     His body poised to spring forward, Ryzar waits to charge the four unknowns.

OOC: Okay, my bad -- I keep forgetting that not everyone has trained with USArmy Pathfinders, like I have.  So, screw the descriptive handsignals -- what Ryzar was getting at is, he wants an artillery barrage to preceed the infantry charge. (Sorry, feeling particularly "military" tonight)  I.e., you two with "guns" take a couple of pot-shots at the baddies, then, while their heads are down, the two of us with melee weapons will charge forward and engage, while you two with the "guns" both keep us covered, as well as watch for possible re-enforcements.  Everbody five-by-five now?  Good.  Battery Commander, Fire Mission confirmed; two round stonk, followed by opportunity fire.  Fire......




--- On Tue 05/14, Tim Hall  wrote:
> Michael Orton wrote:
> 
> >Neat floor plan thanks Tim - but I don't quite understand where people
> are
> >on it yet.   Perhaps you could overlay some markers on it to show
> them?
> 
> [OOC]
> Bit of clarification on the map - the boxes to the left of the
> machinery are about waist-height, allowing missile-firers the
> opportunity to shoot over them, but still allowing cover.
> 
> The gap between them is only about five feet, meaning that the only
> one person can pass through at a time.
> 
> I've only put the bad guys (MH, MK, FK and RF) on the map; PCs can
> start more or less wherever they want to be.
> 
> I don't intend to run this as a blow-by-blow, round-by-round affair
> with a new tactical map each turn - that would be way too slow.
> --
> Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com
> 
> "It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
>  - Spinal Tap
> 

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On Sun, 19 May 2002 22:01:23 CDT,  wrote:

> So, screw the descriptive handsignals
>

[Nah, 20 years of Traveller and I recognize most of them... Incoming!]



.. charges once the fire's gone over ...

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Kalyr 72a - The Machines

> Battery Commander, Fire Mission confirmed; two round stonk, followed by opportunity fire.  Fire......

[OOC: I'm just waiting hear from Sean. Dharak mindspoke to Reylorna, asking for her psionic help in subduing these four. Once I get an answer, one way or t'other, Dharak will start blasting.]

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[Reylorna]

*Sure I can assist,* she answers via mindspeak.  As they begin their assault
she will attempt to put the lady to sleep.

--Pandemonium  OOC:  Sorry for the delay, just buried with RL.

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[Dharak]
After aiming for several seconds and bracing his arm over the top of the
machinery on the right (exposing only his head and shoulders) he'll fire the
weapon at the kandar in the hat. He'll keep firing at that target until he goes
down or surrenders, or until Jal and Ryzar close for melee. If any of their
adversaries produces a missile weapon, Dharak will target the one who appears
most dangerous, firing continually in an attempt to suppress enemy fire. (That
is to say, he'll keep firing without taking a turn to aim.) If he has no ranged
targets, he'll put the weapon in his belt, pull out his stick, and join the
melee.

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Subject:    Re: Kalyr 72a - The Machines
Author: "Pandemonium" 
Date:       5/20/02 2:52 PM

[Reylorna]

*Sure I can assist,* she answers via mindspeak.  As they begin their assault
she will attempt to put the lady to sleep.

--Pandemonium  OOC:  Sorry for the delay, just buried with RL.

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

Actually I had concluded that such was the only possible thing you could be
asking for, but I really don't think letting off energy weapons in the
general direction of alien technology which probably involved
transdimenional portals is the best ever idea!

----- Original Message -----
From: 
To: 
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 4:01 AM
Subject: Re: Kalyr 72a - The Machines


> [RYZAR]
>      His body poised to spring forward, Ryzar waits to charge the four
unknowns.
>
> OOC: Okay, my bad -- I keep forgetting that not everyone has trained with
USArmy Pathfinders, like I have.  So, screw the descriptive handsignals --
what Ryzar was getting at is, he wants an artillery barrage to preceed the
infantry charge. (Sorry, feeling particularly "military" tonight)  I.e., you
two with "guns" take a couple of pot-shots at the baddies, then, while their
heads are down, the two of us with melee weapons will charge forward and
engage, while you two with the "guns" both keep us covered, as well as watch
for possible re-enforcements.  Everbody five-by-five now?  Good.  Battery
Commander, Fire Mission confirmed; two round stonk, followed by opportunity
fire.  Fire......

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[OOC: It's a better idea than letting ourselves be slaughtered by psionic
amoebas, don't you think? In other words, LESS TALKIN', MORE SHOOTIN'! ;) ]

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Subject:    Re: Kalyr 72a - The Machines
Author: Michael Orton 
Date:       5/22/02 9:04 PM

Actually I had concluded that such was the only possible thing you could be
asking for, but I really don't think letting off energy weapons in the
general direction of alien technology which probably involved
transdimenional portals is the best ever idea!

----- Original Message -----
From: 
To: 
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 4:01 AM
Subject: Re: Kalyr 72a - The Machines


> [RYZAR]
>      His body poised to spring forward, Ryzar waits to charge the four
unknowns.
>
> OOC: Okay, my bad -- I keep forgetting that not everyone has trained with
USArmy Pathfinders, like I have.  So, screw the descriptive handsignals --
what Ryzar was getting at is, he wants an artillery barrage to preceed the
infantry charge. (Sorry, feeling particularly "military" tonight)  I.e., you
two with "guns" take a couple of pot-shots at the baddies, then, while their
heads are down, the two of us with melee weapons will charge forward and
engage, while you two with the "guns" both keep us covered, as well as watch
for possible re-enforcements.  Everbody five-by-five now?  Good.  Battery
Commander, Fire Mission confirmed; two round stonk, followed by opportunity
fire.  Fire......

Kalyr 72a - The Machines

[I'm still getting Zul etc posts, is that right?]


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 wrote:

>[I'm still getting Zul etc posts, is that right?]

[Haven't activated the subgroups yet]
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

Reylorna draws her finger across her throat while giving the creature
a sharp glance.  She didn't blame him for trying but if he wasn't
going to be quiet than the only other choice she had was to threaten
him.  For some reason she doesn't think that he will give away their
position, she has this feeling that he doesn't want to be found by the
new arrivals either.  She considered putting him to sleep but that
would make him more difficult to move if they decided to take him with
them, which was currently the plan.



**This can only be one of the legendary mirrors - and still
functional!**, Duplar thinks.

On the assumption that lightning wands and machinery like this do not
mix well Duplar refrains from setting off his wand.   Also, these folk
look like potentially useful prisoners - he flips the wand to "Stun".



Ryzar notices Duplar "playing with his wand", and also that Dharak is
now carrying one of the stranger's long-weapons as if he thinks he
knows what to do with it.



Ryzar catches Duplar and Dharak's attentions with a silent wave of his
free hand.  Ryzar then points at Duplar and Dharak, then points at the
group of strangers over at the control station, and mimics firing his
own dartgun at them.  Then Ryzar points at himself and Jal, and mimics
running with two fingers, then makes a swift chopping motion.

Ryzar then drops his free hand down to his side, and raises his
eyebrows; a look of expectancy on his face.

Dharak nods. 



*Sister, our odds aren't that great here.* Dharak mindspeaks to
Reylorna. *We could use your powers -- but we daren't leave Kylar
alone with our psionic prisoners. I recommend you use me as your eyes,
and try to put at least one of these people in front of the machines
to sleep.*

*Sure I can assist,* she answers via mindspeak.  



After aiming for several seconds and bracing his arm over the top of
the machinery on the right,  exposing only his head and shoulders
Dharak fires the weapon at the kandar in the hat.  The time take to
aim pays off; a reddish beam strikes the kandar square in the chest,
he lets out a strangled cry, keels over backwards, chest smoking.



As the assault begins she attemts to put the lady to sleep.  But her
initial mental attack isn't strong enough to penetrate the woman's own
mind shield.



Duplar's only clear target is the woman; although the lightning bolt
from his wand strikes home, it's not enough to stun her, although she
staggers from the shock.

"Uluum!  Akvaar Bastaluum!  Iaaa!", she cries.



Relorna hears her cry, realising the language is Koniac; sounds
something like 'Summon the beastmen'.



The human at the control panel dives for cover, as Jal and Ryzar close
for melee.



Once the fire's gone over, Jal is out and running, blades sweeping to
engage the  figure in the robe, on the assumption that he's the most
likely to have something  extra up his sleeve!  His blow hits home,
but doesn't meet the sort of resistance he might expect; it's as if
this figures was made of something softer than flesh and bone.

Jal finds himself in the grip of a force; he's thrown back across the
room, landing heavily and painfully against the machinery on the other
side of the room.



Ryzar attacks the woman; she's clearly not a fighter, as she doesn't
make much of an attempt to dodge or evade his blow; however, his sword
passes right through her!



Jal attacks the robed figure, while Ryzar goes for the woman earlier
hit by Duplar's wand.  But Jal is thrown across the tunnel by an
invisible force, and Ryzar completely misses his target.
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

> 
> 
> Ryzar attacks the woman; she's clearly not a fighter, as she doesn't
> make much of an attempt to dodge or evade his blow; however, his sword
> passes right through her!
> 
     "By the Eternal Flame!" Ryzar exclaims, surprised by the woman's apparent...nothingness, "It MUST be some trick..." Ryzar quicky mumbles to himself; realizing that this Kandar Woman must be some kind of Witch.  But, the Kolder HATE Witches......
     "Rrrr-aaah!" Ryzar growls in frustration, as he swings again at the Kandar woman, hoping that, perhaps, her trick if "in-solidity" is only temporary.

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Kalyr 72b - The Machines

[Reylorna]

She attempts to warn her commrads through mindspeak *she called for the
Beastmen, reinforcements I imagine.*  She will then attempt to put the woman
to sleep one more time, forcing her own will to greater effort.

--Pandemonium

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

Sean N. Pagliarulo wrote:
[Awaiting responses from Michael (Duplar) and Hugh (Jaldaric)]
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

On Thu, 30 May 2002 03:27:01 CDT, Tim Hall wrote:

> [Awaiting responses from Michael (Duplar) and Hugh (Jaldaric)]
>

sorry fell off motorbike Saturday bit behind here typing limited



Rolling to his feet, he looks around to see if the machinery might have 
anything to dowith this effect - any wires go up the bloke's back?

easy to roleplay falling heavily :)

--

Hugh Foster 
hugh@ace-dog.com
http://www.ace-dog.com
Thu, 30 May 2002 11:12 +0100
"Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

 wrote:

>sorry fell off motorbike Saturday bit behind here typing limited

Ick!  Sorry to hear that.
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

Get well soon.

hughfoster@totalise.co.uk wrote:

> On Thu, 30 May 2002 03:27:01 CDT, Tim Hall wrote:
>
> > [Awaiting responses from Michael (Duplar) and Hugh (Jaldaric)]
> >
>
> sorry fell off motorbike Saturday bit behind here typing limited
>
> 
>
> Rolling to his feet, he looks around to see if the machinery might have
> anything to dowith this effect - any wires go up the bloke's back?
>
> easy to roleplay falling heavily :)
>
> --
>
> Hugh Foster
> hugh@ace-dog.com
> http://www.ace-dog.com
> Thu, 30 May 2002 11:12 +0100
> "Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

[OOC: Hope things look better now...]

Duplar will continue to take such shots as he can without unloading energy
into devices which might explode with catastrophic effects.

[Given that a rogue dimensional rift might cause unknown damage to Kalyr,
being killed might actually be the better alternative!

Sorry for the delay in posting.   It takes several attempts to download my
email!]

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Kissell 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: Kalyr 72b - The Machines


> Get well soon.
>
> hughfoster@totalise.co.uk wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 30 May 2002 03:27:01 CDT, Tim Hall wrote:
> >
> > > [Awaiting responses from Michael (Duplar) and Hugh (Jaldaric)]
> > >
> >
> > sorry fell off motorbike Saturday bit behind here typing limited
> >
> > 
> >
> > Rolling to his feet, he looks around to see if the machinery might have
> > anything to dowith this effect - any wires go up the bloke's back?
> >
> > easy to roleplay falling heavily :)
> >
> > --
> >
> > Hugh Foster
> > hugh@ace-dog.com
> > http://www.ace-dog.com
> > Thu, 30 May 2002 11:12 +0100
> > "Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

Kalyr 72b - The Machines

[Reylorna]

She stifles a small scream as she share her opponent's pain.  She attempts
to put the lady to sleep now that she is in her mind.  She briefly thought
that this wasn't like any exercise she had experienced at the Academy.
Never had she felt another's pain so clearly.

If she is successful in affecting the woman, she will briefly listen's to
her associate's request.  Rather than trying to affect another who probably
has a great deal stronger mind, she turns to try and put one of the so
called BeastMen to sleep.  Hopefully they will turn out to be an easier
target.  She is certain that she doesn't want them to have a chance to
attack her friends.

--Pandemonium

Kalyr: Kalyr 72c - The Machines

"By the Eternal Flame!" Ryzar exclaims, surprised by the woman's
apparent... nothingness, "It MUST be some trick..." 

Now that Jal has been thrown clear, Dharak targets the robed figure.
Meanwhile Reylorna warns her comrades through mindspeak *she called
for the Beastmen, reinforcements I imagine.*


Given the ineffectiveness of melee weapons against these strange
beings, he decides to take a second to aim. More important not to
miss, he thinks, grimly. 


Ryzar quickly mumbles to himself; realizing that this Kandar Woman
must be some kind of Witch.  But, the Kolder HATE Witches......



"Rrrr-aaah!" Ryzar growls in frustration, as he swings again at the
Kandar woman, hoping that, perhaps, her trick if "in-solidity" is only
temporary.  This time his blow hits something; she lets out a scream
of pain.



Reylorna attempts to put the woman to sleep one more time, forcing her
own will to greater effort.  This time her attack is strong enough to
overcome the woman's mind shield, although Reylorna herself feels the
sword blow inflicted by Ryzar.



The woman falls at Ryzar's feet.  But as Dharak squeezes the trigger
of the weapon to shoot the only visible opponent, it's lifted up and
swung round, the beam narrowly missing Duplar, who is forced to duck
for cover.



Rolling to his feet, Jal looks around to see if the machinery might
have anything to do with this effect - There are no wires go up the
bloke's back.  He does see the fourth opponent, who had dived beneath
the machinery aiming a hand weapon looking like a cross between
Duplar's lightning wand and Ryzar's dartgun at him.



Two figures burst out of the tunnel from which the other four had
emerged previously; they're large, heavily-build man-like creatures,
with dark grey leathery skin, naked to the waist, with bald heads and
beastial faces.  Both wield two-handed axes that look as if they could
easily cut a man in half.

--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr: Kalyr 72c - The Machines

[Dharak]
He curses under his breath and ducks behind the machinery, hoping that,
by getting out of the telekinetic's line of sight, he'll release himself
from his enemy's mental grip. With all his strength, he points the weapon
at the floor.

*Take out that telekinetic, the robed one* he mindspeaks to Reylorna and
Duplar. *And sister, send up Kylar. Two are down, but they've called in
two big, ugly friends with axes.*

If he feels the grip on his weapon release, he'll pop back up again and
take a snap shot at whatever target he has a clear look at.



Tim Hall wrote:

> 
>
> "By the Eternal Flame!" Ryzar exclaims, surprised by the woman's
> apparent... nothingness, "It MUST be some trick..."
>
> Now that Jal has been thrown clear, Dharak targets the robed figure.
> Meanwhile Reylorna warns her comrades through mindspeak *she called
> for the Beastmen, reinforcements I imagine.*
>
> 
> Given the ineffectiveness of melee weapons against these strange
> beings, he decides to take a second to aim. More important not to
> miss, he thinks, grimly.
>
> 
> Ryzar quickly mumbles to himself; realizing that this Kandar Woman
> must be some kind of Witch.  But, the Kolder HATE Witches......
>
> 
>
> "Rrrr-aaah!" Ryzar growls in frustration, as he swings again at the
> Kandar woman, hoping that, perhaps, her trick if "in-solidity" is only
> temporary.  This time his blow hits something; she lets out a scream
> of pain.
>
> 
>
> Reylorna attempts to put the woman to sleep one more time, forcing her
> own will to greater effort.  This time her attack is strong enough to
> overcome the woman's mind shield, although Reylorna herself feels the
> sword blow inflicted by Ryzar.
>
> 
>
> The woman falls at Ryzar's feet.  But as Dharak squeezes the trigger
> of the weapon to shoot the only visible opponent, it's lifted up and
> swung round, the beam narrowly missing Duplar, who is forced to duck
> for cover.
>
> 
>
> Rolling to his feet, Jal looks around to see if the machinery might
> have anything to do with this effect - There are no wires go up the
> bloke's back.  He does see the fourth opponent, who had dived beneath
> the machinery aiming a hand weapon looking like a cross between
> Duplar's lightning wand and Ryzar's dartgun at him.
>
> 
>
> Two figures burst out of the tunnel from which the other four had
> emerged previously; they're large, heavily-build man-like creatures,
> with dark grey leathery skin, naked to the waist, with bald heads and
> beastial faces.  Both wield two-handed axes that look as if they could
> easily cut a man in half.
>
> --
> Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com
>
> "It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
>  - Spinal Tap

Kalyr: Kalyr 72c - The Machines

On Sat,  8 Jun 2002 11:40:44 CDT, Tim Hall wrote:

> He does see the fourth opponent, who had dived beneath
> the machinery aiming a hand weapon looking like a cross between
> Duplar's lightning wand and Ryzar's dartgun at him.
>



The bard hastily shifts position, trying to keep the works between him 
and the weapon - which can't be a good thing to have pointed at one - 
and work his way close enough to attack. If he has to, he'll throw his 
parrying dagger, but he doesn't want to because he isn't very good at 
doing this.


--

Hugh Foster 
hugh@ace-dog.com
http://www.ace-dog.com
Sun, 09 Jun 2002 19:27 +0100
"Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

Kalyr: Kalyr 72c - The Machines

[nothing for a bit...]



--

Hugh Foster 
hugh@ace-dog.com
http://www.ace-dog.com
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:31 +0100
"Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

Kalyr: Kalyr 72c - The Machines

 wrote:

>[nothing for a bit...]

[Not everybody has posted - shall I move on regardless?]

[BTW, I've recovering from a nasty bout of shingles, which has hit my
posting a bit]
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap

Kalyr: Kalyr 72c - The Machines

On Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:38:50 CDT, Tim Hall wrote:

> [BTW, I've recovering from a nasty bout of shingles, which has hit my
> posting a bit]
>

[Ugh, bogus. My Mrs had that once and it was great lumps of not fun. 
Hope you're feeling better!]


--

Hugh Foster 
hugh@ace-dog.com
http://www.ace-dog.com
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 09:02 +0100
"Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts"

New Kalyr: 72b - The Machines

Reylorna draws her finger across her throat while giving the creature
a sharp glance.  She didn't blame him for trying but if he wasn't
going to be quiet than the only other choice she had was to threaten
him.  For some reason she doesn't think that he will give away their
position, she has this feeling that he doesn't want to be found by the
new arrivals either.  She considered putting him to sleep but that
would make him more difficult to move if they decided to take him with
them, which was currently the plan.



**This can only be one of the legendary mirrors - and still
functional!**, Duplar thinks.

On the assumption that lightning wands and machinery like this do not
mix well Duplar refrains from setting off his wand.   Also, these folk
look like potentially useful prisoners - he flips the wand to "Stun".



Ryzar notices Duplar "playing with his wand", and also that Dharak is
now carrying one of the stranger's long-weapons as if he thinks he
knows what to do with it.



Ryzar catches Duplar and Dharak's attentions with a silent wave of his
free hand.  Ryzar then points at Duplar and Dharak, then points at the
group of strangers over at the control station, and mimics firing his
own dartgun at them.  Then Ryzar points at himself and Jal, and mimics
running with two fingers, then makes a swift chopping motion.

Ryzar then drops his free hand down to his side, and raises his
eyebrows; a look of expectancy on his face.

Dharak nods. 



*Sister, our odds aren't that great here.* Dharak mindspeaks to
Reylorna. *We could use your powers -- but we daren't leave Kylar
alone with our psionic prisoners. I recommend you use me as your eyes,
and try to put at least one of these people in front of the machines
to sleep.*

*Sure I can assist,* she answers via mindspeak.  



After aiming for several seconds and bracing his arm over the top of
the machinery on the right,  exposing only his head and shoulders
Dharak fires the weapon at the kandar in the hat.  The time take to
aim pays off; a reddish beam strikes the kandar square in the chest,
he lets out a strangled cry, keels over backwards, chest smoking.



As the assault begins she attemts to put the lady to sleep.  But her
initial mental attack isn't strong enough to penetrate the woman's own
mind shield.



Duplar's only clear target is the woman; although the lightning bolt
from his wand strikes home, it's not enough to stun her, although she
staggers from the shock.

"Uluum!  Akvaar Bastaluum!  Iaaa!", she cries.



Relorna hears her cry, realising the language is Koniac; sounds
something like 'Summon the beastmen'.



The human at the control panel dives for cover, as Jal and Ryzar close
for melee.



Once the fire's gone over, Jal is out and running, blades sweeping to
engage the  figure in the robe, on the assumption that he's the most
likely to have something  extra up his sleeve!  His blow hits home,
but doesn't meet the sort of resistance he might expect; it's as if
this figures was made of something softer than flesh and bone.

Jal finds himself in the grip of a force; he's thrown back across the
room, landing heavily and painfully against the machinery on the other
side of the room.



Ryzar attacks the woman; she's clearly not a fighter, as she doesn't
make much of an attempt to dodge or evade his blow; however, his sword
passes right through her!



Jal attacks the robed figure, while Ryzar goes for the woman earlier
hit by Duplar's wand.  But Jal is thrown across the tunnel by an
invisible force, and Ryzar completely misses his target.
--
Tim Hall, http://www.kalyr.com

"It's a fine line between stupid and clever"
 - Spinal Tap