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[West Empire-Kingdom of Rotia Border] Beneath The Sands

Alaerin holds up a hand with a clenched fist closed signaling all to halt progress...

Crouching down he looks at the stone floor looking for any sign of tracks in the dust and tapping the floor with the tip of his Greatsword at a maximum reach to see if he can find any pressure tiles. He also peers at the statues lining the hallway... looking for any ominous holes in their faces that might indicate some kind of poison dart flinging trap.

He will gesture to Automata: Von Mackstein I, "Piece...er I mean Mackstein I ~ I request ypur Technical and Tactical assessment."

He will share his suspicions about potential floor tile pressure plate and possibly poison dart-throwers from the statues, and though that may not be a threat to Mackstein and his Trooper Units... that need not be the actual trap here it could be something different.

"I would offer I manifest my Lightning Ward Ability to emit an Electromotive Barrier to protect myself as I walk down the center of the Hall... while Your Trooper Units advance two-by-two moving along the hallway's sides using the Statues for cover behind my advance... looking for hostiles or even potential trigger traps as I advance slowly. If there are no traps but perhaps instead a guardian beast lairing here... Your Trooper Units will already be in position to crossfire the Threat."

"What is Your Assessment of this Tactic? Can you provide a better tactical approach or modify the Strategy?"

[West Empire-Kingdom of Rotia Border] Beneath The Sands

@DoubleChecker

Alaerin forced a calm smile and nodded, making mental note he should be much more careful revealing his 'modern' knowledge of "Earth Technology" to ANY automaton construct units of the Empire again... lest he end up answering some Extremely pointed questions by likely VERY unpleasant Intelligence Agents of the Militant Empire!!

"Then let's do this!"

Alaerin Storm invoked his lightning blight power manifesting his Thunder Blade and pulling back with his will on the power to only surround his keen greatsword with a arcing nimbus of flickering lightning... to illuminate his path he hefted the empowered blade leading the way down into darkness...

He mutters a poem he recalls he thinks from Tolkien...
"Out of Light out of Life,
To the Day's Dying."
"Over Dead over Dread,
Over Doom Overridden."
"Out of Light out of Love,
Into Long Glory."

[West Empire-Kingdom of Rotia Border] Beneath The Sands

@DoubleChecker

Alaerin looked at 'Piece', and was STILL Flipping.. or maybe "Geeking-out" that there was a Ralph Bakshi ~ Necron model 'robot assassin' in all but name here as a REAL Thing in this world! As an artist and as HE considered himself a 'connoisseur' of ground breaking animation in the media history... he almost smiled at the Construct. But the sobering thought came to him THESE 'constructs' were not a satirical commentary on society of the 70's... but Deadly Real Here! The Necron 99 of Bahshi's wild imagination was NOT funny.. and if this world had them if they were Anything similar... the construct killers had hidden directives likely and a limited concern of the fate of the Biologicals in their presence... a VERY Sobering notion!!!

Politely and Very carefully worded he asked, "Query. Automata: Von Mackstein I. Do You possess optical capabilities for Surveilling in the Infrared or Ultraviolet Visual Frequencies? If you do spot something You designate Hostile in our sweep of the Ruins ~ Please inform me of your target acquisition and imminent fire-mission fullisade of weapons fire with a Vocal imperative direction of "DOWN" ~ so I may get out of line of fire. Please."

He turns in answer to AnoYi, "Carbines... not rifles. They are actually more accurate at close range but have near rifle range though less accurate at such distances. And to your Question... I have done this before... Not with a fireing squad of Antomated Gunmen... but we will adapt."

[West Empire-Kingdom of Rotia Border] Beneath The Sands

Alaerin will take in the vista of the desert amazed at the sight... this New World he found himself in was full of wonders unseen by any Earthman! The mix of technology and archiac world was fascinating in this world its mix of fantastic races.. staggering! Here he was standing with a talking lizard he could hardly believe it all... and wondered if at some point he would wake up?

But he was certain if he was actually dreaming he would not feel so travel wear from the heat of the desert... this was 'STARKLY REAL'.. no doubt about THAT! The desert winds caught his dark tatered fringed longcoat fluttering it in the hot breeze as he shifted posture to settle more comfortably the weigh of his greatsword across his back...

He pulled out his papyrus Journal book and the Inkwell 'pen' and made a new entry to his Journal cataloguing their progress and arrival at...? He decided to call it "Temple of the Jade Serpent" and noted the location in a number.

Then flipping to the back of his Journal on a blank page pulled out his charcoal and colored chaulks and began a sketch of the desert vista and the 'Temple of the Jade Serpent' to capture the picture ... and practice his anime' artist skills to record this wonder and noted the number.

Finishing, "So we have come to the ~ Temple of the Jade Serpent... or whatever its actually called lost to the desert sands. Lets get started."

He closed his journal placing the parchment with the picture of the flute within it pages and slipped the book into his shoulder bag and calmly drew his long battle sword off his back sheath and hefted the long gleaming blade upon his shoulder and frowned slightly looking at the tunnel of the stairs leading down into darkness..

"Not gonna be easy to battle with a long-blade in close quarters down there.. I'll have to do a bit of stabbing like a spear to be effective in some areas. Be sure to keep at least 10'ft behind me..so I have room to adjust should hostiles present themselves as they will I'm sure... perhaps vermin or more dangerous predators. One of you need to hold the torch for your light... my hands will be full... I'll take point."

Concentrating on the Keen Greatsword in hand.. he felt his inner fury flow forth invoking his "Thunder Blade" Ability... and the blade began to glow with arching lightning... not "Brightly"... but more then enough to light his steps before him.

Alaerin stepped toward the doorway and the stairs leading down.. and waited for his companions to assemble...

[West Empire-Kingdom of Rotia Border] Beneath The Sands

Character Name: Alaerin Storm {Alan Wests}
Titles: Prime (tree), Human (race)-Native, Path-Mundane, Artless Born for this
Features: Medium Size
Points At Start: 105
Points Spent: 105
Points Earned: 0
Perk:
Strength: D {14}
Precision: F {0}
Intelligence: E {7}
Vitality: E {7}
Speed: F {0}

Skills:
[Barrier] F
[Fighting Style-Swords] E
[Blight Lightning] F (0pts style discount), Range E (0pts style discount and born for this perk)
[Telekinesis] F {28}

Abilities:
[Psychokinetic Forcemastery] - [Telekinesis] F, Gear [Shuriken] F
- Unleashes his will with precision aim to move objects with his mind in a whirlwind of flying objects directed mentally. Grade F cool down 0

[Telekinetic Shield] - [Telekinesis] F, [Barrier] F
- Telekinesis hardened into a sheath of protective force

[Telekinetic Ward] - [Telekinesis] F, [Barrier] F, [Range] E
- TK Formed into a Ranged sheath of protective force around an ally or object

[Lightning 'Aegis'] - [Fighting style swords] E, Range E, Blight Lightning F
- unleash a lightning bolt at target 30ft, shocks target - E - 1 post cooldown
Limit: metal focus

['Thunder' Blade] - [Fighting Style-Swords] E, Blight Lightning F
- electrified blade strikes a target - F - 0 cooldown
Limit: metal focus

[Lightning Ward] - [Fighting Style-'Greatsword'] F, [Lightning Blight] F, Barrier F
- creates a lightning field to block or weaken incoming attacks. - F - 0 post cooldown
Limit: metal focus

[FORCE BOLT] - [Fighting style swords] E, [Telekinesis] F, [Lightning Blight] F, [Range] E
- A focused sword slash of combined Blast of Lightning & Telekinesis into a Concussive Bolt of BLASTING FORCE - 1 post cooldown
Limit: metal focus

**Note:** metal focus must be ferrous

Equipment:
Melee 'Greatsword' [E] {14}
9x Shuriken [F] {0}
- 9x Kunai 'Throwing Knives'
- 9x Darts
Bag of Marbles
Bag of Pastashio 'Nut' Shells
Assets:
Adventuring Gear ~
- Backpack, Shoulder Bag, Rope-50'ft w/Grapple, 6x Iron Pitons, Canteen, Bedroll, Tent, 3x Torches, Rations-1Week, Cold Weather Fur Coat; Bag of Candy
Possessions ~
- Journal Sketch Book, Charcoal and Colored chalk art supplies
Change Log: -
Suggestions ~
Performance: Painting/Drawing

'Beneath the Sands' ~

<< GM Proposed - UNGRADED >>
Connected F - [Faazi Merchant Guild Associate]
- Character has assisted the Faazi Merchant Guild with a quest and has yielded favorable results for them. Character is seen as more favorable, reliable and trustworthy in the eyes of guild affiliates and allies. Character is more readily considered for future work opportunities for the guild. Guild is more likely to support character.

Assets ~
Old Empire Map A
- Map depicting old sites of interest in the border desert region between the West Empire and Kingdom.

Optional skill acquired - Wealth F (add 21pts to earned and spent when taking this skill)

{Specific} Alaerin:

Salvaged Old Empire Armor F
- Metal plate Armor pieces found underneath the desert between the West Empire and Kingdom of Rotia belonging to a long past empire. (Add 7 pts to earned and spent when taking this equipment)

Salvaged Old Empire Sword F
- Metal khopesh like sword found underneath the desert between the West Empire and Kingdom of Rotia belonging to a long past empire. (Add 7 pts to earned and spent when taking this equipment)

Background:
'Alan Wests' his real name, had just gotten a short gig working with Bandai for a little art for a new fantasy setting... real stable 6 month gig... and was excited to start finally with a 'foot in the door'. Went to bed eager to start work the next day with the pros...

'Alan Wests' his real name, had just gotten a short gig working with Bandai for a little art for a new fantasy setting... real stable 6 month gig... and was excited to start finally with a 'foot in the door'. An anime' Artist from LA.. moved to Tokyo to try to get on with a major Animation studio. Was touring the Shinto Shrines of Japan trying to become familiar with the isle... making the most of his 'work Visa'. A thunderstorm swept up while he was touring and he had to shelter in a shrine. Powerful heavy storm so he had to shelter there for a bit alone.. fell asleep. Woke up in IH!
He's a swordsman, hero, artist... and 'blessed with new powers... telekinesis and the ability to manifest lightning when in contact with metal. Unable to find how he arrived in IH.. he has decided to BE the Anime'-like hero he only created with his art... this world of adventure danger and mystery is .. something of a dream come true for him. He's STOPPED trying to find a way home... living the life of an adventuring hero.. helping those in need.. and delving mysteries. Always.. recording all he sees in his artistic sketches in his Journal! Its been a struggle ever since... been in IH for 6 months.

Alan Wests renamed himself 'Alaerin Storm' on arrival in IsakeiHell. He was a graphic arts designer trying to get on with a Animation Studio as an artist. A gamer, part-time martial artist nothing serious 'Light Blue Belt in Tae Kwon Do... but into fantasy hobbies.
Then he suddenly found himself...in another world. He found out after days of wandering he started to have headaches... which got worse until in a life threatening moment it manifested as Telekinesis! Giving him the ability to move objects with his mind, able to hurl small objects with devastating Force! But the even bigger surprize was when holding any metal object he also had powerful electrokinetic powers as well.. still hard to control.. but easily able to 'electrify' his Greatsword or hurl lightning bolts... though it still somewhat tires him out when he does so... he's getting stronger.
But it seems his natural attractiveness, and sweet simple-minded heroic innocence.. always seems to get him into compromising potentially erotic encounters.. just trying to be a nice guy... he often gets himself seduced or tricked into... compromised situations he finds most embarrassing!
He's not looking for such ~ unfortunate situations where he's taken advantage of.. he's just too nice and somewhat naive to avoid them.
He is 'hoping' increasing his swordsman skills with his weapon of choice ~ Greatsword and proficiney with his powers will help him avoid such situations... not realizing the problem IS HIM ~ He's "Easy". LOL!
To note: A limitation of his powers are affected by his emotions.. so powerful when angry... not so much if he's 'sated' or less control when emotional.