[Day 3, EM] Scouting the Hounds Lair

[Aurilie Alde]

"My thanks, Galen," she said as she took the respirator. At least he was prepared for both of them. She would cast a glance to both Blai and Keyhote, wondering if they were more suited for the respirator if they didn't have one of their own. Then again, she wasn't sure if they could do the close approach or wanted to come either.

"We probably won't be long," she said, vaguely suggesting that they could wait if need be.

It seemed Galen took the initiative for the group and Aurilie would admit that he was likely the most qualified in the group when it came to stealth. She snapped her gaze about the place when it seemed the creatures were alerted and she likewise prepped her rifle, taking a tactical back step.

"The hospitality wasn't so great anyway...We'll have to take turns falling back if it gets too hairy."

[Galen Sol]

"That container to the right has fuel in it." he advised as he continued to move back with the others. "Good distraction, if we need it."

[Dapper Dog]

The kath hounds came running, they were larger but also wrong, patches of fur and taunt skin. Slavering and hungry, it would be seconds before they were on the two scouting hunters.

They counted at least eight maybe ten in this pack but no big one.

[Galen Sol]

He quickly assessed the situation.

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OOC: What is the range to the container? Do the hounds seem too quick for us to outrun?

[Dapper Dog]

He quickly assessed the situation.

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OOC: What is the range to the container? Do the hounds seem too quick for us to outrun?

OOC: You are at Medium they are at short to it and yeah you will be overrun.

[Galen Sol]

"Run!" he shouted as he shot at the tank.

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[Day 3, EM] Scouting the Hounds Lair, Shooting the Fuel Container, Medium Range, Ranged (Heavy), Blaster Rifle, Superior, Intuitive Shot: 2eA+2eP+2eF+2eD 1 advantage, 1 Light Side, 1 Dark Side

Purity of the Force to covert Dark Side pip
One Light Side for Success
Advantage + Superior + One Light Side for Crit?
Damage 10

[Blai Frayus]

Blai had a respirator of his own, in fact, and put it on as soon as he saw the fumes. He also had a spare one, which he extended to the Ser Keyhote.

He starts to say something to Galen... but right before he does, Galen shoots..

Given the circumstances, he gets his Cryoban Rifle out and starts running, calling Elur to do so along with him. If he has time to look back, he tries to focus... are there signs of other sentients in the area? Or other signs that would suggest the facilities are being actively used?

OOC:
Assuming I'm not carrying the Vet Kit and carrying two Respirators instead.

[Dapper Dog]

The fireball that erupts blocks off the path of the pack and they howl and yip... then a ear blistering roar fills the air.

But for now they have time to leave.

[Dapper Dog]

Blai had a respirator of his own, in fact, and put it on as soon as he saw the fumes. He also had a spare one, which he extended to the Ser Keyhote.

He starts to say something to Galen... but right before he does, Galen shoots..

Given the circumstances, he gets his Cryoban Rifle out and starts running, calling Elur to do so along with him. If he has time to look back, he tries to focus... are there signs of other sentients in the area? Or other signs that would suggest the facilities are being actively used?

OOC:
Assuming I'm not carrying the Vet Kit and carrying two Respirators instead.

OOC: Are you using Sense or just looking?

[Blai Frayus]

OOC: Are you using Sense or just looking?

OOC:
I could use sense, but it only works at Short for now I think.

Anyway, here's a roll:

D3 EM - Sense power: 2eF 2 Dark Side
Aaaand not activated.

So just looking I guess.

[Dapper Dog]

OOC: Perception with 2 setback, flames and chaos, at Average.

[Blai Frayus]

OOC: Perception with 2 setback, flames and chaos, at Average.

OOC:
Had edited this in, but better to ask separately - Any animal life in the area that can help me get a better look there? (i.e. use Alter - Animal Sense for a Boost). Or maybe I can get Elur to get around and have a look with Mental Bond, as she can probably run faster than we do...

[Blai Frayus]

OOC:
D3 EM - Perception vs Avg; 2 Setback, one removed due to Keen Eyed. Intense Focus to Upgrade (uses 1 Strain). Waiting on answer about Animal Sense (can add 1 boost later if it applies): 2eP+1eA+2eD+1eS 2 failures, 4 advantage
Oof...

Posting this here but I can add the Alter roll and one boost in case it applies. Not that it should change much...

Anything got from these advantages?

[Galen Sol]

Galen studied the scene for a moment, but didn't see much.

"I don't think that will hold them back for long. Let's get going."

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[Day 3, EM] Scouting the Hounds Lair, Average Perception with 2 setback, Uncanny Senses: 1eA+2eP+1eB+2eD+2eS 0 successes, 1 advantage

[Blai Frayus]

Extending his senses to some of the wildlife around, Blai notices.... things. There was definitely something else at work
here...

"There's... something else going on here, folks. There seems to be a sink hole in one of the structures over there", he points at a place inside. "Seems to lead to... something. An underground system, maybe. And..."

He seems to concentrate as he and the wolf start making their way back. "The hounds... it's almost as if something's guiding them!"

OOC:
D3 EM - Activating Alter: 2eF 2 Light Side, 1 Dark Side


D3 EM - Boost from Alter - Animal Sense: 1eB 1 success, 1 advantage
- Finishes with 1 Failure, 5 Advantage

Not sure if that helps beyond what you've already told me DD. Assuming not?

[Dapper Dog]

Blai finds a safe path to safety, by find, he slides down a hill towards a small oasis.

[Blai Frayus]

An... oasis?

Well, it was a desert.

He looks around. Is there anything remarkable or of interest there? Or should they just keep running and get the hell outta dodge?

[Dapper Dog]

An... oasis?

Well, it was a desert.

He looks around. Is there anything remarkable or of interest there? Or should they just keep running and get the hell outta dodge?

Keep running, but he sees an entrance to a cave system obscured by sand near the oasis.

[Blai Frayus]

Seeing the entrance to a cave, he halts, calling Elur close, and looks around for a quick assessment. Are the others close enough to hear him? Can they elude the hounds if they go in?

[Galen Sol]

Galen had followed Blai into the oasis.

"That's a good find. We may be able to use it when we return." he said. "Hopefully, we can find a way to whatever is behind this without having to fight through the hounds. But, we can't stay here long. They'll probably pick up our scent pretty quickly."