CHAPTER 16: Into the Jungle
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Denslow stays still treelike.
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Drakshar
Tries to follow Barry as quietly as he can.
Tries to follow Barry as quietly as he can.
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Silvestri
Silvestri tries to hide behind Denslow.
Silvestri tries to hide behind Denslow.
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Max attempts to stay hidden in brush, not near Denslow.
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Kurot likewise tries to stay hidden, hoping that if he is found, maybe—against all odds—these birdmen aren't actually hostile.
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The Jag Oru Coast 58D/82 (Afternoon)
The goggle-clad figure steps from the shadows, its gaudy attire now fully visible. It stops abruptly, locking its gaze onto Max (Random Chance), a glowing purple beam trained on him.
With a voice amplified by mechanical distortion, the faceless being roars, “Halt! Consider yourselves prisoners of the great Hotap!”

Actions?
Action Details:
Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 59D]:
Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [9/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [15/15]
Max – 28/28 [12/15]
Barry – 53/53 [10/10]
Drakshar - 75/75 [17/17]
The goggle-clad figure steps from the shadows, its gaudy attire now fully visible. It stops abruptly, locking its gaze onto Max (Random Chance), a glowing purple beam trained on him.
With a voice amplified by mechanical distortion, the faceless being roars, “Halt! Consider yourselves prisoners of the great Hotap!”

Actions?
Action Details:
Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 59D]:
Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [9/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [15/15]
Max – 28/28 [12/15]
Barry – 53/53 [10/10]
Drakshar - 75/75 [17/17]
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Max stands slowly, hands raised high above his head. You got me there, colorful. Who is Hotap? And why am I a prisoner? I didn’t touch your big claw thing there. Just saw it fall and thought it looked interesting. Don’t mean no trouble by it.
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Denslow remains still, treelike.
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The Jag Oru Coast 58D/82 (Afternoon)
“The Great HOTAP, Head of the Azure Plumage, of course! The divine entity from time before. Its great temple serves us as we serve it. The Holy Edict commands that we resurrect the Grand Avians from the lost memories of father time.”

“It has been divined that we all carry portions of the Grand Avian’s essence within us. We are duty bound to extract this pith and add it to the holy vats of creation. You have the privilege of being chosen to bring them forth once again.
It has been said!” shouts the goggled individual.
“It shall be done!” echoes the nine others as they train their weapons on all except Kurot.
“You will come with us!” the leader barks.
Actions?
Action Details:
Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 59D]:
Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [9/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [15/15]
Max – 28/28 [12/15]
Barry – 53/53 [10/10]
Drakshar - 75/75 [17/17]
“The Great HOTAP, Head of the Azure Plumage, of course! The divine entity from time before. Its great temple serves us as we serve it. The Holy Edict commands that we resurrect the Grand Avians from the lost memories of father time.”

“It has been divined that we all carry portions of the Grand Avian’s essence within us. We are duty bound to extract this pith and add it to the holy vats of creation. You have the privilege of being chosen to bring them forth once again.
It has been said!” shouts the goggled individual.
“It shall be done!” echoes the nine others as they train their weapons on all except Kurot.
“You will come with us!” the leader barks.
Actions?
Action Details:
Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 59D]:
Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [9/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [15/15]
Max – 28/28 [12/15]
Barry – 53/53 [10/10]
Drakshar - 75/75 [17/17]
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Barry
"Bird Brain, what exactly am I supposed to be giving up?"
"Bird Brain, what exactly am I supposed to be giving up?"
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Max says, I have communed with divine entities from the time before. I will gladly go with you: as friend.
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Denslow stays still.
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Well, so much for hoping they aren't hostile, thinks Kurot.
He raises one eyebrow at being the only one the would-be captors haven't pointed a weapon at (or would, if he had eyebrows). He'd like to think that it's because androids have some special position of importance—but, no, it's probably just that "extracting this pith" means draining blood, and Kurot doesn't have any.
He readies himself for the inevitable combat.
He raises one eyebrow at being the only one the would-be captors haven't pointed a weapon at (or would, if he had eyebrows). He'd like to think that it's because androids have some special position of importance—but, no, it's probably just that "extracting this pith" means draining blood, and Kurot doesn't have any.
He readies himself for the inevitable combat.
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Drakshar
"And if we refuse to be kidnapped?" - the rat man hissed.
"And if we refuse to be kidnapped?" - the rat man hissed.
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The Jag Oru Coast 58D/82 (Afternoon)
"Giving up? You should feel honored to contribute your essence to the pool of life that will bring forth the Great Avians."

"Move along," the leader signals with a gesture toward the path they came from. "We’d prefer not to incapacitate you, dragging bodies is such a hassle."
Actions?
Action Details:
Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 59D]:
Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [9/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [15/15]
Max – 28/28 [12/15]
Barry – 53/53 [10/10]
Drakshar - 75/75 [17/17]
"Giving up? You should feel honored to contribute your essence to the pool of life that will bring forth the Great Avians."

"Move along," the leader signals with a gesture toward the path they came from. "We’d prefer not to incapacitate you, dragging bodies is such a hassle."
Actions?
Action Details:
Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 59D]:
Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [9/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [15/15]
Max – 28/28 [12/15]
Barry – 53/53 [10/10]
Drakshar - 75/75 [17/17]
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Barry
Is there anything Barry could use for cover within a couple of steps of him?
Is there anything Barry could use for cover within a couple of steps of him?
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What is your intent? Cover for combat or cover to hide?
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Denslow continues to be treelike, hoping that he won’t be noticed as a sentient being.
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Max enthusiastically starts chatting with the strangers, walking towards them and demanding their attention. He asks, How often do you commune with HOTAP? What does he do for you? Are there complicated rites? Do you have priests to HOTAP? like an excited five-year-old.