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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2021-03-17 05:51 am

The Will to Fight: Ongoing: Red and Purple

Dawn Attack

It's been a busy few days of fighting demons, attacking keystones and fighting both on the demon and human planes. On the morning of day nine of the month of Kazoo a gate opens close to the base camp that the two teams have made.

It seems the demons have decided to focus on this unexpected threat, because it is a sizable force, with a number of the large demons. They march towards the camp with single-minded focus, the opportunity to stop these unwanted defenders taking precedence over their desire to destroy the city.

The advantage to the landscape being as ruined as it is, is that there isn't much to stop the lookouts from seeing this force headed towards them. A gate opening is not subtle. There should be enough time to make sure the defenders are ready.

Scouting Ahead

Once that skirmish is won those on the Red team will find their SCA's beeping, with an exclamation point far out to the east.

A group of demons is congregating at the location indicated. Investigate why, defeat the demons and close any gates nearby.

It will take a while to get there and there is plenty to do on the way for those that follow the exclamation point. Roaming packs of demons, gates to be closed. Exhausting work, especially for those going in and out of the demon gates.

Protecting the City

Once it is clear that these defenders are not going to be easy to wipe out, the attacks on the city itself get more frequent. The demons have changed tactics: rather than sending in large groups they open many small portals, sending small strike teams to harry and target individuals.

Some of the attacks are clearly meant as traps: they open the gates in or very close to the city, to lure the Voidtreckers in to where they will be affected by the spell. Ranged attacks may be useful here.
creepyoldguy: (thumbsup)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-25 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Sounds fun, can't lie, but, here's the thing:"

He paused long enough to glomp, smooch, and dispatch a demon in a fiery snap of his fingers before continuing.

"I heard about getting paid for doing things. And that we can request shite. I want a mirror so I can contact Lyds and make sure she's living her best gothy teen life. Dunno if I'll get it, but, I figure it'll be hella expensive, so I need all the dough I can get." Beetlejuice hummed, bouncing on his toes.

"SO, if there's even a chance that you getting yeeted into a luggage container costs me points, I'm gonna have to avoid that. Capiche?"
Edited 2021-03-25 11:10 (UTC)
guru_clef: (Upset)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-25 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
"I have my network device here, and it does not connect to other worlds. Speak with the team leaders on the train, they compiled what we know. This is not the time or place for it!" Especially since he would have sent this guy to Nita... but... she was gone now.
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Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-25 11:34 am (UTC)(link)
"I need a mirror so I can do a little dark blood magic. Scry at the very least, but, I'd prefer to be able to chat."

He yawned, showing off fangs and striped tongue, before turning his attention a few demons that were closing in.
guru_clef: (Mahou)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-25 11:35 am (UTC)(link)
Hw growled and used Bending to create a pocket mirror in the air in front of Beetlejuice. "There. Take it and go so I can focus."
creepyoldguy: upset boi (red hair)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-25 11:40 am (UTC)(link)
"I need a specific kind, half-pint. She has to have its twin."

He made no move to take the mirror, feeling a pang of annoyance for the first time since starting this conversation.
guru_clef: (Flail animated)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-25 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
Then it would just drop.

"You will not receive any way to communicate with those left behind. It has been tried. Go. Away."
creepyoldguy: (three times)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-25 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
“Why wouldn’t the dark arts work here?! I have all my other powers!”

He was pointedly ignoring the demand of his departure.
guru_clef: (Mahou)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-26 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
He growled and blasted at five demons at once. "Powers that have to do with traveling to or communicating with other worlds have been diminished. A lot."
creepyoldguy: upset boi (red hair)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-26 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
“...of course they are.”

He supposed he’d just have to hope a summons could pull him away, in that case.
guru_clef: (Seriously?)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-26 10:23 am (UTC)(link)
Clef would love for that to happen. Say... right about now.
creepyoldguy: (chaosratman)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-26 11:05 am (UTC)(link)
"....I'm going to name you Rage Master."

As usual, the demon's emotions turned on a dime. He wasn't going to sulk in front of someone new for very long, not when it wouldn't benefit him in any way.

guru_clef: (Flail animated)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-26 11:56 am (UTC)(link)
"I already have a name. Clef. Now GO AWAY."
creepyoldguy: (thumbsup)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-26 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
“...Rage Mage. Much better.”
guru_clef: (Flail animated)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-27 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
"THAT IS NOT MY NAME!"
creepyoldguy: (coffee)

Re: Dawn attack

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-27 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
“But, it suits you!”
guru_clef: (Flail animated)

Dw ate this post

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-03-29 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
"NO IT DOES NOT!"
Edited 2021-03-29 04:22 (UTC)
creepyoldguy: (3D)

Re: Dw ate this post

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-03-29 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
Beetlejuice looked overjoyed. "Yes it does." He loved being the catalyst for explosions, both physical and emotional.

"But, shush for now, Ragey. We've got cousins of mine to yeet."
guru_clef: (Flail animated)

Re: Dw ate this post

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-04-01 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Just go away! I can handle this on my own!" He gestured at three demons, blasting them back.
creepyoldguy: (thumbsup)

Re: Dw ate this post

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-04-01 10:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, alright. But, only because you're so adorable."
guru_clef: (NO!)

Re: Dw ate this post

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-04-01 11:09 am (UTC)(link)
He held in a scream of frustration, waiting for the other to leave.
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Re: Dw ate this post

[personal profile] creepyoldguy 2021-04-01 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Beetlejuice waved cheerfully, sauntering off to provoke other victims.
guru_clef: (Mahou)

Ty for the thread!

[personal profile] guru_clef 2021-04-02 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
And Clef took out that excess anger on still more demons...