TLAS3 Chapter 18 Nemesis

Battle is joined. It has all been leading to this, but with the stakes this high, and the odds stacked against them, can Mina, Mara and Tatters possibly hope to succeed? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nRQovg0IY9sTB2DDFpfRl3AKo_OiLvQU4qiTtroiBVc/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ and Slipstream https://slip.stream/ Email [e-mail] BlueSky: @theloneadventurer.bsky.social Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Ironsworn: Sundered Isles: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477033/sundered-isles-expansion-for-ironsworn-starforged Pocketforge online tool: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/ Perchance TLA random event oracle: https://perchance.org/tla-randomevent Perchance TLA ritual generator:https://perchance.org/tla-tatters-ritual-generator Perchance TLA Mythic 2e GME https://perchance.org/tla-mythic2e Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC generator https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-npc Perchance TLA OCEANIC NPC behaviour oracle https://perchance.org/tla-oceanic-behaviour Perchance TLA Hammerhold Explorer https://perchance.org/tla-hammerhold Legend of the Bones https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/ Mechanics Scene 0 Begin a Session: spotlight a danger (Rex Volt) +1 momentum to Mina (6) Gather Information: Mina tries to make sense of what she’s seeing: Strong hit On a strong hit, you discover something helpful and specific. The path you must follow or action you must take to make progress is made clear. Envision what you learn. Then, take +2 momentum. (8) Isolated Defeat: the Voice & Ring are key: heads for the gun turret Scene 1 Chaos Factor 8 Scene Description: Attack the Voice Scene Test: The scene is Altered: Remove An Object The ship is encased in ice, turrets frozen The Voice of the Machine Leader of the Machine Cult, possessed by the Ring of Winter Wants global destruction and endless winter 4C, 1/2 armour Deadly Ice Magic (Inflicts 2C, Forceful, Vicious, Area) Summon freezing windsCommand fanatical loyalty Summon ice creatures Machine Cult Horde Fanatical devotants to the Great Machine Wants an end to the heresy of the flesh 6C (horde), 4C (group), 1C (solo), 0/1 armour, 3/6C Long, cruel knives Spout doctrineBlindly follow orders Mara: Engage (Machine Cult Horde) 9: Trade Blows (1C each) Mara: Engage (Machine Cult Horde) 10: Trade Blows (1C on Mara, 2C cult (Group)) Mara: Battle Momentum: 3 Momentum for 1 armour (2/3) Tatters: Evoke a Spell: Fireball 9: Success, but effects much more or much lessMythic: more? (50/50): Exceptional Yes (-1C, all combatants)Random Event: Move Toward a Thread The Convergence Ritual d8 d6 d4 Scene 2 Rex Volt O2 C4 E3 A1 N1 I1 C2 Has Rex taken Cadmus hostage? (Likely) No Enter the Fray If you are caught in a trap or sizing up the situation: Roll +wits On a weak hit, choose one. Take +2 momentum You are in control Secure an Advantage When you assess a situation, make preparations, or attempt to gain leverage, envision your action and roll. If you act… With expertise, focus, or observation: Roll +wits Miss, burn momentum, strong hit On a hit, you succeed. On a strong hit, take both. On a weak hit, choose one. Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) Gain Ground+Gearhead (flashbang) When you are in control and take action in a fight to reinforce your position or move toward an objective, envision your approach and roll. If you are… Hiding, preparing an ambush, or misdirecting: Roll +shadow On a hit, you stay in control. On a weak hit, choose one. Mark progressTake +2 momentumAdd +1 on your next move (not a progress move) Strike When you are in control and when you attack at a distance, roll +edge. On a strong hit, mark progress twice, you are in control. Scene 3 Gain Ground+Gearhead (night goggles) lights out When you are in control and take action in a fight to reinforce your position or move toward an objective, envision your approach and roll. If you are… Coordinating a plan, studying a situation, or cleverly gaining leverage: Roll +wits On a strong hit, stay in control and choose two. Mark progress (3/10) Take +2 momentum Add +1 on your next move (not a progress move) Strike When you are in control and attack at a distance, roll +edge. On a miss, the fight turns against you. You are in a bad spot and must Pay the Price. You are stressed (0/5, -1 Momentum): it doesn’t work. He mocks. Despair. Endure Stress When you face mental strain, shock, or despair, suffer -1 spirit for minor stress, -2 for serious stress, or -3 for major stress. If your spirit is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining stress. Then, if your spirit is 0 or you choose to resist the stress, roll +spirit or +heart, whichever is higher. On a weak hit, if you are not shaken, you may Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 spirit. Otherwise, press on. Scrambles out of reach as Rex closes in, fumbles for ...