>>26134259
"Zoe," I begin, unusually calm for the amount of excitement rushing through me. "We just spoke with one of the Greek Gods." She nods wordlessly from beside me, her own eyes wide. She apparently picked up on that as well. I can feel a smile threatening to break

out on my face, and I don't make any effort to stop it. "We just spoke to one of the Greek. Gods." Sally looks at me curiously, Aslan following suit, though a bit more skeptical.

"What do you mean, Wayne?" She blinks, then, as if realizing something, continues. "I mean, of course he's a God, and it was really scary at first, but-"

"But what is the significance of it to you? You wouldn't know any of the gods of the Digital World." Aslan speaks up, his tone even and not at all betraying the fear he had shown not long ago when actually speaking with the god.

I shake my head, my smile fading, now that I'm reminded of the situation.

"You're right- I wouldn't know this world's gods...if they weren't some of the same gods our world once had." I point back down the tunnel, "That was Vulcan- or Hephaestus- the God of Smithining, the God who made the majority of the weapons and armor in Greek legend. Which means above us-" I point to the cloud bank overhead, still flashing with lightning strikes, though now silhouettes can be seen in the split-second bursts of light. "...is Olympus, the home of some of the most fickle and capricious gods in myth." Sally gulps, and Aslan begins to look worried, sending a quick glance over to Zoe. "In our world, these gods were portrayed as powerful, but incredibly self-centered, and thus incredibly dangerous to interact with." The two digimon share an anxious glance, and I realize that maybe telling two overprotective beings their partners just spoke with a god from a pantheon known for being childish and vindictive wasn't the best idea.

[] Continue explaining

[] It'll be fine, don't worry

[] keep moving

[] other?

>>26134266
Continue explaining.
In for a penny, in for a pound.

Good to have you gale!

>>26134308
Oh, and be sure to put something on twitter too.

>>26134266
"The important thing is to always treat them with respect, and if necessary deference.

Also it could be that they're not completely equivalent to the versions in our myths."

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>>26134259
Here we go, Digimon Quest time!

[X] Continue explainine - if you stop now, they'll just come up with some horror scenario
-[X] ...Though some comforting would be fine while explaining, right?

So how many points do we need to reach Ultimate level?

>>26134322
And about that, it could also help if you put it up an hour in advance that you're planning on running. Gives people more time to see it and actually be here when it starts.

>>26134266
"Don't worry, they're not -all- like that. A lot of them are like Vulcanusmon and are pretty reasonable, excepting one or two minor incidents.

Just treat them as, well, gods."

You know, if these are like the greek gods...we need to be quite careful we don't go near anyone who has a name with 'venus' in it.
Or Sally would probably go Yandere Ophanimon on us, or something.

>>26134594
Concerning the points, did we also have to spend them for aslan? or does he simply have his own pool of exp?
If not, we should be giving him his digivolution next fight.

Rolled 9

[x] Continue explaining

>>26134614
I'd like this idea as well - it seems to be common practice, and a good idea in general.

>>26134594

Sounds like a Plan

>>26134624
We already know about Venusmon.

Vulcanusmon asked us to tell her that he's doing fine.

Spoiler: He's not doing actually doing fine

>>26134633
Only time we spent evolution points was when we got Sally and Aslan became, well, what he is now.

Zoa and Aslan have their own pool of XP - we can spend our own to help the, but we don't have to.

>>26134614
>...that's a good point.
>I'm sorry.
>I was in a hurry to get the thread out. I'll be sure to give ample warning next time.

>>26134594
>I can't tell you that yet.

>so, continue explaining, with some reassurance as well?

>>26134594
Yeah that.

Maybe give a brief explanation on the other gods, we can just take a guess and assume that they're going to have the Roman names and then 'mon' after that.

So, I was here for the FAQ yesterday; I'd like to say, one of our main goals should be to try and encourage the other spirits who have given up to get into the fight again.
We're only one group, sure, but if we can get them back into the game, that'd be pretty great.

>>26134624
Though it's highly likely that there already is an actual god ophanimon around here somewhere, considering all the gods we're encountering and are supposed to seek out.

>>26134690
Yeah, seems like the best bet.

>>26134713
Enough Yandere can break the world, I'm sure of it.
And Yandere from someone destined to be a Great Demon Lady?
That has to be even worse.

>>26134690
/agree.

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>>26134624
>Yandere Ophanimon
You mean this?

>>26134711
That's probably a long term goal.

We need to first find out what the cause of the problem actually is, before inspiring others to help solve it.

>>26134774
We are aiming for getting the olympians back into the fight, though.
So there is at least a chance of us handling it before whatever apocalypse is waiting comes around.

>>26134753
Yep; let's not have that ever happen.
It's going to be an interesting enough trip (since some will include Lilithmon) that we don't have to add in anything like that.

...Though I do think that this would be the most likely dark digivolution for Sally.

>>26134813
I think the problem is the apocalypse is already here.

Right now the best we can do is ask if they know what's happening and why.

So, Gale is writing now, right?

>>26134879
I think it's coming, but not quite here yet.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be talk of saving them, or anyone around to give us a message.

>>26134935
Yes, sorry. Writing now.

>>26134959

Yeah, that wasn't such a good idea.
"But don't worry, they're not all like that-" I wave in the tunnel's direction again. "Look at Vulcanusmon- he was perfectly civil and even friendly, when he had no reason to be." I think it best to keep to myself that Vulcan/Hephaestus was always the most humble and down to earth of the Pantheon. "The important thing is to always treat them with respect, and if necessary deference. These Gods have massive egos, and one of the best ways to get out unscathed is to appeal to that." I take a moment to think, before continuing.

"Also, it could be that they're not completely equivalent to the versions in our myths, in which case things might not be as bad as they could potentially be." Sally nods slowly, not quite convinced, and Aslan sends Zoe a concerned glance, before huffing to himself and nodding.

Zoe, however, doesn't seem so concerned about the Gods at the moment- instead, she's looking about, scanning the area for something. When she notices my gaze on her, she gestures to the sea of clouds before us.

"Wayne...how are we supposed to get up there in the first place? I don't see anything connecting the two cloud layers, and I'm NOT letting any of us fly up there with Sally." She punctuates by pointing at the thunderstorm over our heads. She has a valid point. Sally would be a sitting duck in there.

But how do we get up there?

[] search the cloud sea for some way to get up there

[] search the immediate area for some sort of clue

[] write in

>>26135046
Search the cloud sea.

>>26135046
[X] Search the immediate area
-[X] If nothing comes up, then search the cloud sea

That should work?
Maybe?

Best to start low and try that - less chance of pissing someone off that way.

>>26135046
Well, there has to be a way to get up there. If we can't seem to find a path, maybe we should try requesting an audience with them? They are probably watching us, being this close to their home.

Rolled 10

>>26135329
If we can't find a path then we can just have Sally ferry us up.

>>26135046

Use our knowledge of the Myths and Legends to ascertain the correct procedure for entering Olympus...

I'd search for one such way, but am supposed to be working... and I think we would have passed this point in 3 hours...

>>26135297
>>26135329
>>26135450
>>26135456
>So can I interpret this as "search the immediate area?"

>If so, give me 1d20 for perception

Rolled 10

>>26135535
Here we go...

Rolled 20

>>26135535

Rolled 1

>>26135535
Oh dear.

>>26135727
>>26135728
Goddamnit, if I just waited another second.

Rolled 6

>>26135728
>>26135727
Oh dear, indeed.

>>26135727
>>26135728

So we see everything AND nothing at the same time?

or do they negate each other leaving us with the 10?

>>26135727
>>26135728
....well.
That's a 10, then.

>20
>1
>10

We all fan out, searching for...something that'll help us. Perhaps a road or flight of stairs?
The search goes on for some time, but every time I cross paths with another of our group, neither of us has found anything.

The search apparently fruitless, I turn back to the center of the mountain, still spewing out clouds. The clouds seem to be coming from the depths of the rock, but the way they bubble out is unusual- it's almost like they're shaped into the pilar of white, only spreading away from that core when they're a certain distance up.

[] Search the Cloud Sea with Sally

[] take a closer look at the pillar

[] go back down the path and ask Vulcanusmon

[] write in

Rolled 1

>>26135966
[x] Search the Cloud Sea with Sally

Rolling for luck or perception or whatever's applicable.

>>26135988
...Gale?
This doesn't count right?

Rolled 15

>>26135966

This Pillar is interesting.... is it purely smoke, or is it more solid...


>>26135988
you shouldn't roll from the beginning as we still have two 20's in storage...
now we have a critical failure for luck....
I'll try rolling, but I doubt I can negate it...

>>26136040
Gale didn't ask for a roll, it shouldn't count.

[X] Sally and you will check the pillar

Sally should be pretty good at noticing if there's some sort of magic going on here.
What with, you know, being a WITCHmon.

>>26136013
...it does, actually.
Since he's rolling for luck. which can be rolled for at any time.

If he only said perception, it would not count, but since it was luck...

you now have temporary E-rank.

>>26136040
>>26136074
So, check the pillar?

Rolled 5

>>26136133
>temporary E-rank
Better stay away from anything resembling spears.

Yeah, let's take a look at the pillar.

>>26136183
Didn't mean to roll

Rolled 6

>>26136133
Fuck guys, I'm sorry.

>>26136215

you had a 5% chance of failing. Everyone rolls a Crit Fail at some point. just be thankful it's for non-combat... a 1 when fighting a powerful enemy could spell the end for our adventures...

>>26136133
...Welp.
Can we please stop rolling unless Gale asks for it, everyone?

>>26136133
Might as well check the pillar, yes.
Also, can we use a 20 to counter the 1?

Rolled 20

>>26136366
I'd rather not honestly

>>26136366
if you'd like. I won't stop you.

>check the pillar
writing now.

Rolled 19

>>26136450
>>26136453
Guess we can use this 20 for that. But stop rolling now.

Rolled 18

>>26136469
>Rolled 19
>But stop rolling now.

>>26136450
>>26136469
>>26136508

>20
>19
>18

...still writing...

>>26136508
Yeah, forgot to clear email field. I'm kind of retarded, don't mind me.

>>26136469
So ok we've got a 19 for luck, since a 20 and a 1 cancel each other out, I think.

>>26136534
Sally just found out how to get where we want, didn't she?

Rolled 5

>>26136534
The dice probably aren't having a countdown.

>>26136611
...See, if you'd gotten a 17, I would've been worried.

Gale, I'd just like to say, I'm really glad you started this thread earlier than the previous one.
...Will there be a thread tomorrow?

So, I've been thinking - the group hasn't had a meal together since we were in the digiworld, have we?
Everyone has been mostly split.
I think we should fix that, after the olympus thing.

Also, anyone else feeling like we're going to be getting an ally in this place?
It seems quite likely, all things considered.

Rolled 9

>>26136621
Same

>>26136667
No, most likely not, but I'll let you know over twitter if I am.

>20
>19
>18

That column of clouds isn't normal- but then again, that's a very dumb thing to say about this place.

I begin to edge closer, slowly moving to the lip of the volcano's crater. I'm nearly hit by a stray burst of the clouds, and note with a grimace that the air around that burst was incredibly warm-

These clouds...are they steam? Smoke? I can't tell, but they seem to change their state as soon as they pass a certain point.

Shielding my face with my arm, I can feel the moisture, hot enough to sting, gathering on the limb. It's not a burn, but neither is it pleasant. Peering into the column, I can just make out a faint shine- there's something metallic in there.

[] See if I can get closer

[] See if Sally can do anything

[] write in

>>26137097
Sally's a witch, maybe she can investigate it without getting burned.

>>26137097
Ask Sally if she can do some water manipulation, since we remember her being pretty fantastic at it every other time she's tried - steam is just heated liquid, after all.

>>26137268
>>26137278

I think a low power Baluna Gale should blow the smoke away long enough for a quick observation...

Alternatively, we can use some tarp in conjunction with tent poles to create a gap in the smoke...

>>26137327
Let's not risk our tent with something strange.
We need that to have a relatively decent place to sleep every night, after all.

I like the Balaluna Gale idea, though, that's a nice one.

...Wayne doesn't remember any myth about gods being pissed if you check out their stuff, right?

So the general idea seems to be go and ask Sally for help - an idea I approve of, for the record.

After all, going closer, when it is getting hot enough to sting, is a bad idea.

>>26137367
ARE there any myths where gods would get pissed at someone messing with this?
Gale, Wayne would likely know.

>>26137367
>>26137589
without knowing what it is, Wayne can't make any judgements on that.
The object in the middle could be anything- you only know it's metallic.

So, we ask Sally for help?
What is it you want to ask? Balaluna Gale? Aquary Pressure?

>>26137824
Balaluna Gale, it seems?
I mean, unless she can just freely manipulate steam (but that'd probably require more points put into that ability).

>>26137824

I vote for a low power Balaluna Gale.


Also, have you come to a decision on if Sally knows 'Poison Storm'?

>>26137851
You can always check your Digivice to see if you can reallocate points or add new ones...

>>26137887
I suppose so, yes. I'll add it to her page in my own notes.

>>26137922
We have more points?

If so, hell yeah, check the digivice!

>>26137989
So, check Digivice, then ask Sally if she can Balaluna Gale the clouds away?

Writing, then.

>>26138335
well not all clouds, just to be clear.
Just this one that hides something from us.

>Balaluna Gale: Level 2
>no further upgrades required for this task

I back away from the edge, retreating to a safer distance. That was like a sauna combined with a heat wave.

I motion Sally over, and before she can start fretting over my arm, draw her attention to the collumn of clouds and the hot gouts of vapor surrounding it.

"I have a feeling there's something in there," I tell her, and gesture to my arm. "Unfortunately, it's too dangerous to just walk in there.." Sally quickly gets the gist of what I'm saying, and she nods, a determined smile on her face.

"Leave it to me, then!" She lifts one hand, and closes her eyes, before lifting the other to join it. A mass of those digital runes gathers before her in a circle, glowing a cool teal, before vanishing- unleashing a blast of wind immediately afterwards. The wind punches straight through the mass of white before us, revealing what appears to be a silver staircase.

I say appears because the steps are only slats of metal, floating in the air with no rungs or support to be seen.

Sally turns to me and grins. "Looks like we've found our way in."

The steam is slowly beginning to refill the area, but we should be able to make it to the center easily enough...

[] Best not to risk it- dash there

[] Don't rush, just head on over

[] we're not going up that thing

[] Check Digivice

[] write in

[X] Don't rush, just head on over

Zoe can't, unfortunately, run.
So, yeah.

>>26138795
Actually, Gale, can Zoe, like, ride Aslan or something?

>>26138795

Hurry there. Maybe get Aslan to give Zoe a ride, assuming he is large enough to do so... if not, then we may have to assist her...

>>26139010
>>26138986
This.

>>26138795
Throw another 'Gale out to clear the way, then >>26139010
at a fast pace.

Rolled 16

>>26139241
Why are we throwing the GM?

>>26139356

because the plane is on fire and he has the emergency survival kit?

Let's not rush, but have sally carry Zoe over.

Clear it again just before we start walking though

>>26138986
>>26139010
Aslan is about the size of a golden retriever or labrador- not big enough for a fifteen-sixteen year old girl to ride.

but it looks like the consensus is have either Wayne or Sally carry Zoe, then make a run for it?

>>26139630

We shall Carry Zoe across...

Remember that Sally weighs 15 grams... It's official!

>>26139630
have Sally. we want them to bond more

sorry, had to divide my attention between something else.
So we have a tie between Wayne and Sally carrying Zoe

>>26141448

Gale, Use the Coin....

>>26141448
Wayne.

>>26141619
Nevermind, then.

Okay, Wayne carries Zoe.

Can I have 1d20 for the next post?

Rolled 7

>>26141774
>
rh

Rolled 10

>>26141774

Carry the girl though the burning steam!

Rolled 7

>>26141774

I hope for silly shenanigans

>>26141857
>>26142046
>>26141940

two sevens and a ten...

We shield Zoe from the Steam with our body...

We packed Aloe Vera, right?

>>26141857
>>26141940
>>26142046
Well, thanks. That's what I needed.

I'll get to writing.

>Rolled 10

I look between the ladder and our group, gauging the distance. With Zoe's inability to sprint, either Sally or myself will have to carry her. However, I don't know if Sally can cast her magic with one hand, and I have a feeling we're going to need it again soon, at the rate the steam is returning. I turn to Zoe, and she meets my eyes with a look that tells me she knows exactly where this is going.

"Zoe, I'm going to have to carry you across." She fidgets a bit, before taking a deep breath and nodding.

"I'm sorry I'm going to weigh you down," She says, before yelping as I quickly scoop her up in a bridal carry. I readjust my grip so she won't fall, and flash her a grin.

"Not at all. You're like a cloud." Her face reddens further, but by then, I've already started down the incline of the crater.

It's not too steep, but it's enough that a run would difficult to stop.

I run anyway. My legs are burning, both the muscles and the flesh exposed by my shorts, and the pain causes me to clench my jaw as I run.

Sally's flying next to us, and Aslan to our other side, as we near the silver staircase.

It hangs in the air, the first step just a foot away from the mouth that's spewing the clouds, and the other steps spiral above us. Now that we're so close to it, I can see that the steps are huge, wide slabs of metal, as if they were made to hold giants.

Another burst of steam rips by my ear, and I can feel the air pressure on that side suddenly pop in response. I put on a last burst of speed, and clear the Steam stretch, my final bound leaving my foot poised just above the first step.

Time seems to stand still, as the step glows a blue-white, and begins to move.

>Roll me another d20

Rolled 10

>>26142691

Rolled 8

>>26142691

Rolled 13

>>26142691

>13

I just barely manage to land on the step, just as the glow intensifies and the metal beneath us begins to move. Aslan lands beside me, somewhat drunkenly stumbling as the movement messes with his landing, and Sally is floating beside me, a rather worried look on her face. She drifts closer, and almost reaches toward me, before looking at her claws and drawing the hand back.

"Wayne, your face..." She murmurs, and suddenly, I'm aware of the fact that the majority of my body is pain. Looking down at my hands and legs, I can see that they're both slicked with moisutre and a rather unhealthy red, and I can only assume my face is the same.

Zoe, however, is unharmed, though she seems to be just as drenched as I am. She still hasn't let go of my shirt, either- her hand seems to be locked onto the fabric. While trying to gently pry her fingers off, I take my first real look at the thing we're on-

It's not the kind of metal I thought it was- that is to say, it's nothing I've ever seen before. It's smooth, and I can feel minute vibrations travelling the length of the step as it moves, and as I look up, I can see the other steps are moving as well, spiralling upwards in a corkscew, like a massive drill aimed for heaven.

Aslan is looking between us and the sky, and Sally's attention is fixed on zoe and me.

We should...

[] Try to climb the steps- it'll go faster

[] use this time to take a breather

>>26143258

Now would be the time to apply the Aloe... also to crack a joke about 'knowing how a lobster feels'...

>>26143258
>[] use this time to take a breather
make sure everyone is actually alright, then digivice

>>26143297
>>26143326

This is good, make lobster jokes

I think I'm going to call the quest here for tonight.

Almost all activity has died down, and it's basically just me and two or three others.

Maybe next week things'll pick up?

>>26144461

oh... Well, It has been a pleasure Gale. by the way, how many Digivolution Points does Aslan have?

>>26144557
I have yet to fully tally up any points he gained recently, but as of last time I checked...525 points.

>>26144614

thanks. updating the Data Sheets...

>>26144461
Sorry, I was pretty busy the whole day.

Should be free next week yeah.

So...no more posts today, then?

>>26149559
unlikely.

see; >>26144461
>I think I'm going to call the quest here for tonight.
>Maybe next week things'll pick up?