51-54. The Thread that you were diving to catch is suddenly blown towards you. In a swift move, you hop Between and appear beside it, effortlessly flaming it down. +1 Between Accuracy
Right there, right in front of them--a strand of thread, battered about by the wind. As Rivaeth dove towards it, a current of air suddenly pushed it towards them with alarming speed. A quick jump between brought them beside it, instead of in its path, and Rivaeth opened her mouth and let out a chain of flame, scorching that pesky thread.
35-40. You want to do more. You want to be more. You're frustrated by the lack of action down in the lower wings, though you do now it's a very important role. You fidget in your riding straps. If this is the 3rd time you roll this in the game you now suffer 3 turns of Antsy You are too eager to get out there and fight. Any successful flaming down of Thread yields double XP but also causes can extra Moderate Damage -3 HP. In your hurry to flame Thread you make rookie errors, such as flying into the ash cloud, flying into your fellow wingmates space and getting burned, over-reaching and pulling a muscle, not sitting right in your straps and getting whipped around, etc.
Rivaeth was satisfied with flaming that one thread so effortlessly, but her rider's impatience and frustration began bleeding into her. The pair soon found themselves fidgeting, annoyed that there was less they could do. And, to T'kyr's frustration, it wasn't like low altitude was the best, either. Both longed, in their own way, to be able to meet thread at the height of its journey, but...they would continue.
6-15. You see a stray strand writhe out of the corner of your eye. Your rider quickly twists in her seat, and catches the errant strand with a well-timed aim of their flamethrower! +1 Target Accuracy
Another strand of thread distracted them from their frustrations. Just out of the corner of their eye, a little bit shimmied in the wind. Rivaeth twisted her head, flaming it down with precision.
55-59. You dive for a clump of Thread, and successfully find yourself turning it into harmless ash. +1 Target Accuracy
More than just a strand--the pair spotted a small clump of it, something minor but still significant missed by the higher wings. With a quick dive, Rivaeth flamed the cluster, and it continued to fall to the ground--this time, drifting down as mere ash.
A whole lot of nothin'.... Kind of boring down here, isn't it? No, no, don't let yourself get distracted by daydreams, or thoughts of a certain someone. Hmm. A certain someone in wherhide pants. I mean, what?... bah!
There had been some time between delivering Firestone and having to flame Thread that had lulled Vetica just enough to let her mind wander. Only barely, only a little bit.... Oh is that who you're thinking of? Shanaloth teased lovingly, causing Vetica to suddenly jerk up and out of where her mind had wandered to.
That had been weeks ago! It had been nothing! That was definitely - ENOUGH! Vetica forcefully shoved the thought into a box. Hoo boy.
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:16/19 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 [+1] Flame Length: 4 [+1] General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 [+1] Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
Well, not much is happening. Either the Wings are doing their job, or things are mighty quiet. You know your thoughts shouldn't wander or stray.... but you look away for a moment, stretching your neck, and resettling yourself on your dragons back. Unfortunately, things happen quickly. Your dragon lets out a shriek of pain as you're hit with Thread! You hadn't seen it fall from behind, too far back from where your dragon could see. Roll a D4 for Damage!
Wherhide pants were a very distracting thought and despite being so keen to put it away before Shanaloth needled at it longer, she hadn't been quite as alert as she thought she had been.
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:16/19 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 [+1] Flame Length: 4 [+1] General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 [+1] Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
Well, not much is happening. Either the Wings are doing their job, or things are mighty quiet. You know your thoughts shouldn't wander or stray.... but you look away for a moment, stretching your neck, and resettling yourself on your dragons back. Unfortunately, things happen quickly. Your dragon lets out a shriek of pain as you're hit with Thread! You hadn't seen it fall from behind, too far back from where your dragon could see. Roll a D4 for Damage!
Wherhide pants were a very distracting thought and despite being so keen to put it away before Shanaloth needled at it longer, she hadn't been quite as alert as she thought she had been.
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Thankfully, it's not as bad as you thought. It burns and hurts, but it served more as a warning than anything else. Minor Damage -4 HP
Vetica was on high alert when it came to her dragon in pain, however, and the two responded quickly at the first touch. Phew! That could have been a lot worse!
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:16/19 -1 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 [+1] Flame Length: 4 [+1] General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 [+1] Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
You keep looking up, but nothing seems to be heading your way. Your neck is starting to object, but it doesn't matter. You must be ever vigilant, or so the saying goes. The Queen's Wing is an important position, but it sure can be boring... Part of you wishes you could be higher up, where all the action is. Part of you is grateful you're safer down here.
There was certainly not a lot going on down where they were, but Vetica wasn't going to complain. Until she was certain that Shanaloth was properly nimble again she didn't want to put her into needless danger.
Lots of time to think about wherhide pants as well, hmm?
Vetica thumped an open palm on her green's neck and frowned.
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:15/19 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 [+1] Flame Length: 4 [+1] General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 [+1] Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
You suddenly see a clump of Thread. Your dragon wheels towards it. With a flash of hot fire, you manage to catch the whole clump, and turn it into harmless ash. And they say the Queen's Wing doesn't do anything, pfft. You'll prove them you're just as worthwhile as any of the fighting wings. Well done! +1 Flame Length
After what felt like a lot of nothing the pair finally had a clump of thread that was just perfect for a greenriding pair in their depths and the two went after it. Fire and fury!
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:15/19 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 [+1] Flame Length: 4 [+2] General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 [+1] Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
A whole lot of nothin'.... Kind of boring down here, isn't it? No, no, don't let yourself get distracted by daydreams, or thoughts of a certain someone. Hmm. A certain someone in wherhide pants. I mean, what?... bah!
I thought you weren't going to think about that anymore!
Vetica hadn't even noticed the notion had returned and immediately scrambled to stop the thought. Oh Faranth!
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:15/19 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 [+1] Flame Length: 4 [+2] General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 [+1] Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
Target Accuracy: 6 Flame Length: 4 + 1 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 6 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 4 + 2 Luck: 5 + 2
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41-44. You suddenly see a clump of Thread. Your dragon wheels towards it. With a flash of hot fire, you manage to catch the whole clump, and turn it into harmless ash. And they say the Queen's Wing doesn't do anything, pfft. You'll prove them you're just as worthwhile as any of the fighting wings. Well done! +1 Flame Length
As Fire Storm rose to the mid-altitude, Qiana directed Amairrith to the Queen’s wing, where they would fight their last hour before returning to the ground. Amairrith was full of energy and enthusiasm for the task- she loved being a wingsecond, but the prospect of fighting somewhere safe and secure was very reassuring (and conducive to her plan of living to a ripe old age of 200).
And yet, there was Thread even here! She rose up nimbly, unleashing a gout of fire that would surely impress even the finickiest of her dragonkin. Nice shootin’ lovely.
Hour 2; Round 1 (day 3): fighting in the Queen’s Wing
HP: 14 Status Effect:
XP: Round 1:+1 Flame Length Round 2:Damage Save -- AVAILABLE Round 3: Round 4: Round 5:
Target Accuracy: 6 Flame Length: 4 + 1 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 6 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 4 + 2 Luck: 5 + 2
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26-30. As you're looking for the rogue Thread, you notice one of your wingmates in danger. You and your dragon call out warning and are lucky to see the pair respond. Quote a Wingmate and have all damage removed from their most recent roll!
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Damage Save Available
Oh my! Look out above! Amairrith called out to a wingmate. Qiana clenched the straps a little tighter, but eased her grip as she saw the pair in question move out of the way. Ah, that was a close one! Amairrith was as sharp as always.
Hour 2; Round 1 (day 3): fighting in the Queen’s Wing
HP: 14 Status Effect:
XP: Round 1:+1 Flame Length Round 2:Damage Save -- AVAILABLE Round 3:+1 Target Accuracy Round 4: Round 5:
Target Accuracy: 6 + 1 Flame Length: 4 + 1 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 6 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 4 + 2 Luck: 5 + 2
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55-59. You dive for a clump of Thread, and successfully find yourself turning it into harmless ash. +1 Target Accuracy
A stray clump of Thread seemed to drop like stone through the Wings. Qiana tracked it, watching for any other dragonpair that might seize the opportunity to flame it, but nobody else seemed to have noticed it was there.
Amairrith! She visualised the piece of Thread as it fell beneath them.
On it! Was her sweet response, as she pulled her wings to her sides and chased it down, before returning to her place in the formation.
Hour 2; Round 1 (day 3): fighting in the Queen’s Wing
HP: 14 Status Effect:
XP: Round 1:+1 Flame Length Round 2:Damage Save -- AVAILABLE Round 3:+1 Target Accuracy Round 4: Neutral Round 5:
Target Accuracy: 6 + 1 Flame Length: 4 + 1 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 6 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 4 + 2 Luck: 5 + 2
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45-50. You keep looking up, but nothing seems to be heading your way. Your neck is starting to object, but it doesn't matter. You must be ever vigilant, or so the saying goes. The Queen's Wing is an important position, but it sure can be boring... Part of you wishes you could be higher up, where all the action is. Part of you is grateful you're safer down here.
The action seemed to be happening above. Once again, that yearning to return to her Wing ached in the back of her mind, weighing on her heart.
At least down here, we are safe. Amairrith answered, her voice joyous and fair.
As long as we remain vigilant. Accidents can happen anywhere- we need to be careful.
Target Accuracy: 6 + 1 Flame Length: 4 + 1 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 6 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 4 + 2 Luck: 5 + 2
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35-40. You want to do more. You want to be more. You're frustrated by the lack of action down in the lower wings, though you do now it's a very important role. You fidget in your riding straps. If this is the 3rd time you roll this in the game you now suffer 3 turns of Antsy You are too eager to get out there and fight. Any successful flaming down of Thread yields double XP but also causes can extra Moderate Damage -3 HP. In your hurry to flame Thread you make rookie errors, such as flying into the ash cloud, flying into your fellow wingmates space and getting burned, over-reaching and pulling a muscle, not sitting right in your straps and getting whipped around, etc.
Qiana’s normal concentration-strategies did not seem to be working, for all she tried and wished to be satisfied in the Queen’s Wing… it just wasn’t Fire Storm. She couldn’t help her friends. She couldn’t watch out for them.
You’re making me restless with that constant fidgeting… Qiana, please. Let’s focus. Analyse those wind patterns, or whatever it is you do that’s entertaining for human minds.
Right. Sorry, Amai.
It’s okay. This is why I chose you. I know just how your mind works. There was a tinkling of light laughter in Qiana's mind, and she couldn't help the silly smile that spread across her face. Right. Focus on wind predictions and formation-flying.
