Isulus.
The area is awash in fungi of various types as is the norm for this region. Marshlands abound and creatures that live off the fungi scitter underfoot. Many of said creatures are being consumed by fungi themselves. Primitive and cruel the laws of nature are.
Towering ever closer is the ginormous mega mushroom. Dubbed the Giant Godshroom. So magnificently oversized that just God in front wasn't enough. Within lay an entire civilization of Myconids and their monarch. This monarch was special, this one fed upon the spores of the Giant Godshroom. It is said the monarch became so large it never leaves its abode. Simply sapping off the Godshroom for centuries.
A tail swishes, ears twitch, and red eyes glare with a mix of vague interest and great disgust. Red eyes linger and another and then a snarl.
"Yuck.... I might be prrroud to be a beast but this is a bit too naturral for even me! I hate this place."
"You told her you'd come here right big sis? For more of those injections was it?"
"I was told I had a new friend. Now you go around calling me sisterrrr? I have no morre sisterrrrs. You don't even have the prrimal aurra. I didn't expect you to be a smarrrtass so shut up! The things I do to continue the lunatic legacy.... grrrrr!"
"Oh... I smell them. It's difficult because one of them stinks to high heaven drowning out the rest but my nose doesn't lie. They approach the Giant Godshroom."
"About time! I need to tearrr some disgusting outworlderrs to thrrrrreads!"
"Don't forget the goal. The spore was it?"
"....not my fault if they arre in the way. Rright, Ni? Rright, Fu?
"You... are talking to no one big sis..."
"Heh, you are such a nerd. As always. I'm surprised you came. I was told no one from the group of wannabe scientists would be here?"
"You know full well why I am here Rettah."
"Actually I don't. Nor do I give a shit. I don't pay attention to all the stuff bigwigs do. I prefer a 'Stuff Just Happens' approach to life."
"..sigh. How the numbers no longer match up. Once math fails I don't want to be..."
"....? Fear death? Good.. that's the only thrill there is Ninny."
Rettah and Nin notice your approach. Rettah waves lazily and greets you first.
"Welcome to shroomtopia. You know a lot of these are highly toxic? Just by walking by them... it's a thrill ain't it?" (Takes a bite of one in her hand.) "I wonder if it'll kill me?"
"Ignore her excess additions. For every 3.75 seconds spent, we have a lower probability of reaching the desired result."
Nin adjusts her glasses and comes forward, it's obvious to anyone even if they've never met her that she seems tired and more so than her usual exhaustion from touching grass. Rettah decides finish her shrooms all of which are a different color.
"You have come here to acquire a God Spore? I am Nin from MIT but right now I am here to help you outside of that factor."
"I'm here cause you know? It's my job to explore things and money's nice.. boring everyday life and all that." (Points towards the massive godsroom.) "That's the goal. The spores grow all the way up there. From the bottom of the head and rain down. Thing is we want one of good size and those are rare, especially with the monarch inside living off the godshroom.
"I have already calculated and there are approximately 2 hours 55 minutes and 12 seconds before another spore will fall. You all need to accumulate height, claim that spore, and then make it back."
Rettah smirks and runs her hand over the large object beside her. Upon closer inspection, it looks like a catapult.
"So just walking on over and climbing slowly is dull and there's no risk. So why not go for a quick solution eh Ninny? Everyone?"
Nin shook her head in disbelief at this suggestion but it was true that there was limited time and she also knew... they weren't the only ones here for that spore. Between the Myconids guarding their home while trying to collect it themselves for the monarch and any possible poachers of such a rare material... this could quickly become chaotic. That was the exact opposite of mathematics.
"I think that option should be put through a vote. The probability of severe injury or drawing attention is 82.7% not taking into account unknown variables. If we move at an accelerated rate we should make it in time regardless.."
The two give each other unfriendly glances before looking at you all to choose...
Travel on foot from the start or get a 'boost' from Rettahs catapult?
Meanwhile, a snicker comes from the shadows as a small bat-like creature flies away... and the scent of something wretched is building...
Indeed this may be a day of chaos.
Choice
Rettah Dam
Use the Catapult!
- Start with +1 OP.
- Start with positional advantage but more risk.
- Start with varying amounts of damage.
Nin
Uh... how about no?
- Start in default positions.
- May be more difficult later on.
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