CollectorOfMyst

For Whom the Bell Tolls - A Zombie Survival RP

Hi! I'll admit that I'm a little rusty on the RP-regular front, but I'm hoping to see where this might go. I think I have an idea for a character, even...

As for my thoughts on the zombies

For the most part, I think the zombies should be the good ol' slow-paced shamblers, BUT in the case of the recently-deceased, they should be able to move fairly quickly. Rigor mortis sets in over time. And I'm on board with the mutant zombles, though it'd have to happen later rather than sooner.

I'm not sure how I feel about the everyone is infected premise, but that's just my preference. As for how it spreads - I reckon bites should be a snake-venom type deal, yeah. Bodily fluids might also be effective, though I'd say just blood-to-blood, and if a zombie has bloody hands, I see no reason that a scratch wouldn't infect someone. Otherwise, I think a scratch is just a scratch. I'd say that maybe people could survive for maybe a couple of hours at most, or something, after being infected by a zombie, but it shouldn't be something that can happen in the first few minutes.

When it comes to senses... I mean, I agree with the others. Freshly turned zombies have heightened/human-like senses, more decayed zombies might have poorer eyesight (I like the idea that they rely on sound). As for weaknesses... well, I'm conflicted on the light/dark front, but fire, 100% a weakness, regardless of what actually causes the infection. Increased heat means faster decay - and if it's a virus or bacteria, it'll kill the infection; if it's some sort of holy retribution, well, fire is just as effective there, no?

The Voyagers of Duonia: A Medieval Fantasy RP

I'm admittedly interested, but I'll have to admit that I'd rather people who can devote more time to the game than me 😅

plus it seems like you already have a couple of people interested in the fighter

Once Upon A Kingdom

@Schylerwalker I think I'm interested in joining, but right now I'm tired and I need to take another look at the character sheets when I'm more awake. Just in case, though, I'd like to ask if humans are an allowed race, and to stake a claim;

My Hider

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Unknown Foe x 4 | Init: 19

Human Foe A | Healthy
Half-Elf Foe | Healthy
Human Foe B | Healthy
Halfling Foe | Healthy

Human Foe A backs up, his eyes reflecting the fires of the night. Moving behind the cart so that it shields his body, he takes aim at... something? The arrow whistles into the sky. not to the keep or the road leading to it, but the air between it. Francesca Bourreau takes three points of piercing damage!
Half-Elf Foe takes a glance at the kobold that approaches them, and it points. They turn, and keeping themselves out of the sight of the strange attacker, move to the far wall.
Human Foe B, still prone, crawls closer to Human Foe A.
Halfling Foe flinches as a pink streak of light flashes above them, but it does not hit them. No, it instead kills Kobold E, who had tried to hide in the shadow of a doorway.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Rhaeyla's Turn | Init: 8

HP 10/10 | Status: None

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Rhaeyla moves up to join Cassandra and Vaal.

Sebastian

Sebastian, the Swifts and Surina move up further around the corner.

The Festival of Destiny

...I mean, I'm curious, but I have trouble keeping up with most RPs, so... 😅

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Kobolds x 3 | Init: 15

Kobold A | Healthy
Kobold B | DEAD
Kobold C | Healthy
Kobold D | DEAD
Kobold E | Bloodied

Kobold A, unnerved by the sudden attack, moves away from the main market.
Kobold B lies dead, their chest caved in from the magical attack.
Kobold C hears something, and they turn to face west; away from Vaal's group. They begin to move in that direction.
Kobold D hears a curse from its kin, and ventures down the wider alley. Just as they pass the barrel where Caw hides, the kenku strikes, his rapier all but skewering them (17). Caw pulls the body towards him in the shadows, one clawed hand covering the kobold's muzzle. Kobold D dies without a sound (Caw dealt a total of 10 damage).
The second bolt of pink strikes Kobold E, who had a few more seconds to react, but it is still a heavy blow. They are not long for this world.

Winged Kobold x 1 | Init: 14

Winged Kobold A | Bloodied

The Urd sees one of its kin fall, and moves behind the wall. It now has half-cover.

Cassandra and Magdar

The human and dwarf move up, though they still keep their distance from the main square. Cassandra looks between Vaal and Rhaeyla, hoping for some kind of reassurance.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Unknown Foe x 4 | Init: 19

Human Foe A | Healthy
Half-Elf Foe | Healthy
Human Foe B | Healthy
Halfling Foe | Healthy

When the green-skinned kobold collapsed, the halfling was still for only a split second before ducking down behind a barrel, and the half-elf threw themselves across the market stall, attempting to get behind cover. The archer spun on his heels, his arrow skidding off into the night, unaware of where the attacker was hidden. The human woman, safely out of reach and not having seen the source of the commotion, called out. "What's happening?!"

The halfling began to gesticulate wildly for her to get down. She stared at them for a moment, before doing so.

Turn summary

Human Foe A holds his action
Half-Elf Foe seeks cover.
Human Foe B drops prone, and moves towards the nearest market stall.
Halfling Foe ducks behind a barrel.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

??? | Init: 20

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As the groups go their separate ways, Caw remains at his vigil. And only he sees what happens.

From the direction of the keep, a flash of pink streaks towards one of the kobolds. It crumples silently, and Caw watches as the squat hooded figure turns towards it, surprised. Another flash, hitting one of the kobolds square in the shoulders, causing it to stagger forward. Most eyes begin to turn away from the shadows of the square to these attacks.

Upon the wall stands a figure, too far away to make out any features. But she stands ready to defend Greenrest.

(D&D 5E) The Tyranny of Dragons, Part 1; Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Kobolds x 5 | Init: 15

Kobold A | Healthy
Kobold B | Healthy
Kobold C | Healthy
Kobold D | Healthy
Kobold E | Healthy

The kobolds search the darkness with their eyes, and see nothing.

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Winged Kobold x 1 | Init: 14

Winged Kobold A | Bloodied

Taking something in its hand, the Urd takes flight, landing on another ledge slightly closer to where Vaal has decided to hide. There is no indication that they have seen him, however.

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Cassandra's Turn | Init: 14

HP 5/9 | Status: None

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Cassandra heeds Vaal's words, and sticks close.

Turn Summary

Cassandra rolls an 18 for stealth and moves adjacent to Vaal.

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Magdar's Turn | Init: 9

HP 12/12+3 | Status: None

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Magdar begins to follow, but his foot gets caught on something, and a dull, low thud echoes through the air. He is tense for a moment, and heads swivel in that direction, but they don't know where you are, yet...

Turn Summary

Magdar rolls for stealth, with disadvantage due to his armour. He rolls a 3 and a 9, and takes the 3. One person has failed a stealth check. Once you reach 5 combined failures, your cover will be blown. For the purposes of this, the commoners will always succeed.