FFD6 The Dicening, Group 2, To Kill The Beast

Krylo · 12-13-2010, 04:10 PM

GROUP 2
Arhra: Fighter, Viera
Dracorion: Dragoon, Viera
Overcast: Blue Mage, Hume
CelesJessa: Thief, Viera
Geminex: Red Mage, Tarut
POS Industries: Gambler, Moogle
McTahr: White Mage, Tarut

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"Ah-ha! Yes, you must be the adventurers? We've been expecting you!" a thin tarut exclaims as you enter a large building on one of the higher plates of Rios. The reception area is comfortable enough with carpeted floors and a large wooden desk, with a pretty elvaan woman sitting behind it looking bored.

You hardly have time to think on this, however, as the tarut waves you over. "This way! This way!" he yells as he holds open a door leading further into the laboratories.

Walking through the halls of facility itself is a bit less welcoming, the walls and floors made of pure stainless steel, with scientists and researchers of all races milling about. The tarut keeps your attention, however, as you walk.

"I represent the R&D Department of Steeling Industries, a weapons manufacturer whom provides cutting edge weapons and armor to the Rios military complex," he explains as he leads you further into the building. "But, of course, to find better ways to kill fiends, you have to know how fiends tick and that's where I," he stops momentarily to point to you, "And YOU come into the picture."

"You see," he says as he opens a nearby door and leads you inside, to a room full of diagrams of various fiends and monsters, each one pointing out key points of their anatomies and their weaknesses, "I'm in the Fiend Research Division, and we are always looking for new Adventurers to help us acquire raw materials... and we have a slew of all new and powerful fiends that have been recently born!"

Chugging up to the front of the room he reaches a filing cabinet and begins digging about, "But, I think we'll start you all off a bit easy with this creature..." Stopping he pulls out a small file and opens it. "The... Udrafresk, as the natives of the area call it. It lives in the mountains northeast of Cornelia, and has the appearance of a great, ahem... skinless ape, with rocks protruding from its massive arms..."

Snapping closed the folder he looks back up at you. "And that's really all the information we have! Well other than where its been cited and its favorite prey, but before we reveal that... we are willing to pay 250 gil to each of you for his arms and head, intact, 500 gil to each if you can bring us his entire body with minimal damage... and, though we don't expect it, 750 gil to each of you if you bring us a live specimen. OH!" he exclaims his eyes lighting up, "And before you decide, know that there is much more work for you should you complete this assignment to our satisfaction! So... do we have a deal?"

The diminutive man smiles brightly as he awaits your answer.

**McTahr** · 12-13-2010, 04:49 PM

Fie squeezes to the front of the group, his eyes absolutely lit up with interest. He hardly seems able to contain his excitement over the assignment, and is trembling slightly and talking faster than normal.

"To be at the forefront of such decisive and important research! I would even go alone were the option still presented."

Turning slightly to his companions, he continues,
"Surely my compatriots can see the importance in not just agreeing to your terms, but also to bring in nothing less than a live specimen!"

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OOC: Would I necessarily know much of anything about the monster given a Lore (Monsters) check?

CelesJessa · 12-13-2010, 05:39 PM

Vera was standing at the back of the group, her arms crossed over her chest and her brown eyes fixed on a something on the room that wasn't the Tarut in charge. Her mind seemed to be somewhere else, because it took a minute for her to respond to the enthusiastic Tarut in her group.

"Er, right." To be honest, Vera would normally be a lot more interested in the higher cash prize that came along with a live specimen. However, for once in her life, the Viera's mind wasn't on cash, but instead she found herself staring at a male of her species. Her ears twitched in annoyance. What did he think he was doing here?

Overcast · 12-13-2010, 05:52 PM

Caspin on the other hand was balancing his options. Monster hunting just so happened to be his specialty, but bringing them in alive wasn't. He found the fiends where they lived, hunted them down, and devoured them whole. It was good for his knowledge, good for his power, good for his future. So while it netted him the least amount of cash, for his benefit he would make sure to take it back in pieces.

For now though he simply smiled and nodded, he wasn't a very good liar so he would try not to say anything at all, instead he consumed himself further in his thoughts, trying to remember what he might know about the creature.

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Lore(Monster) check.

Dracorion · 12-13-2010, 06:45 PM

Argath's tail swished impatiently from side to side as his ears twitched. His arms were folded and he kept his expression as normal as possible. He was uncomfortable, to say the least. No, downright irritated was probably more accurate. Somehow, the Guild had stuck him in a group with two Viera females. He'd almost walked out right then and there, but the job paid fairly well and he wasn't sure when another one would come his way. So he'd stick around, for now.

He could practically hear the prejudicial cogs turning in both Viera's heads. Vantas yawned where the small dragon lay at Argath's side. Turning his attention back to the conversation, he decided to speak up. "What kind of dangers can we expect to find in the area, aside from the mark?"

POS Industries · 12-13-2010, 10:53 PM

Prasad grimaced at the description of the beast, adjusting his collar as he reckoned that a lack of skin surely meant there'd be a lot of nasty fluids flying around no matter what happened should they encounter it.

"750 if we bring it back whole," the moogle tapped his chin in thought, deciding to up the ante, "plus the contract for your lovely receptionist out front. Also I want my suit dry-cleaned for free if we kupo back alive. Deal?"

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Speech (Negotiation) check.

Arhra · 12-14-2010, 09:36 AM

Jade stopped her inspection of one of the monster anatomical charts hanging up on the wall and stepped forward.

"No matter what dangers." The tall, green clad Viera warrior proclaimed. "No matter what enemies. We'll scour those mountains and track the beast down without fail or my name isn't Jade Degaur!"

Krylo · 12-14-2010, 03:53 PM

The Tarut smiled at the white mage's response and was about to clap his hands together in excitement as he was interrupted by the Dragoon's question.

"Oh, uh, yes, well there shouldn't be many other dangers beside the occasional condor or dingo, and, of course, rock slides and other basic climbing hazards... but nothing you can't handle I'm su--"

Then the moogle spoke and the Tarut just stared at him for a second, "Um... the recept... Well, I'm not really authorized... um, we'd have to speak with Ms. Risia as her contract doesn't involve being given off to adventurer's at a moment's notice, and I'd have to go overhead and... um, hm, well what if we just say we'll see what happens if you manage to do it?" He asked, obviously off put by the moogle's question. At least it wasn't a no.

"OH! But I CAN guarantee the dry cleaning. That shouldn't be a problem!" he smiled brightly as he found a request he could answer.

Docus looked around, grinning at the world he had just entered. Such marvels, such wonders! Knowlege hidden everywhere. He could only imagine the wealth of information he could gain from those filing cabinets, the glorious wisdom-

He mentally shook himself. He'd been travelling for a while now, but he still tended to get overexcited at new experiences. And this -he thought to himself as he looked around with a more rational eye- was a new experience indeed. Whatever else these corporations did, they didn't just support science, they nurtured it! And it nurtured them. There could be no nobler cause.

But, of course, however noble their cause, it was still their cause. And while he felt compelled to bring the fiend back alive in the pure spirit of research, he also felt that he'd deserve more than 750 gil for it. So he stepped up next to the moogle who was currently acting as their voice, but then stepped past him, to make eye contact with the other Tarut. He smiled and spoke rapidly, but conversationally, eyes shining with enthusiasm.

Then Jade stepped forward, the Tarut finally getting the chance to clap his hands together in excitement. "Well then!" he said as he pulled out seven small tickets from his pocket. "These are airship tickets to the Village of Mandala in the mountains just north of Cornelia. The monster's been sighted about a ha--"

"I must confess, I find your endeavor to research and understand these new fiends, I find it fascinating. One of the great marks of an intellectually powerful society is the synthesis between theoretical and practical sciences, and this is a perfect example. Theoretical knowlege of the nature of these fiends is developed, and simultaneously this knowledge is applied for the the military, and thus, society! You benefit both sides of the equation, and you make a profit doing so!"

Now he paused, as if thinking. "In fact... quite a significant profit, I would imagine. I think I have a pretty good idea of the ways you would benefit from our success, and unless I'm mistaken, they outweigh the costs... significantly. Not to mention that, while we're perfectly capable of completing this task to your highest standards, in itself it is still a challenging task, and one that not every party would be willing to accept. Considering the circumstances" -at this he stepped back a little, to stand at the moogle's right side "Considering the circumstances, I must agree with my colleague here. If you think it unlikely that we succeed to our fullest, you lose nothing by raising the reward. And if we do succeed, you've won more in giving us incentive than you've lost. Besides, the better you treat us, the more likely we are to come back, and I'm almost certain you will want us to return. So, what do you say? Will you up the ante?"

The tarut blinked still holding the airship tickets, "Well, um... I've only got a limited budget for this... how much more incentive do you think you need? I thought 750 each was enough but..." He looked a bit flustered and put off. He had thought he was already beating the standard pay for a job of this difficulty by quite a bit.

Geminex · 12-14-2010, 04:29 PM

Docus smiled as he saw the other Tarut falter, spoke smoothly, smiling gently. This was clearly not much of a negotiator.

"It need not be Gil, my friend. I understand all too well how quickly budgets can drain. But there are other incentives, surely! Steelings makes weapons, armor, accessories, many of which might be useful to us. That'd be a more than adequate bonus, and additionally make us more effective during our next missions for you. It'd practically be an investment!

Alternately, you have some degree of control over mission allocation, don't you? If we complete this mission to your satisfaction this time, could you simply arrange for us to be allocated one of your better-paying missions next time? Recommend us to your higher-ups? That'd certainly incentivize us to return."

He turned to the team, glancing first at the moogle, then at the remaining party members. "Any suggestions from your side?"

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Further Speech checks

POS Industries · 12-14-2010, 04:33 PM

Prasad rolled his eyes, patting the overly verbose tarut next to him on the shoulder appreciatively, "Docus, it's fine. If he can put us in contact with whoever we need to speak with regarding the young lady's contract, that's a kupendous enough start for me."

The moogle leaned forward, brushing the purple pom-pom that had fallen in front of his eyes out of the way as he half-grinned at their esteemed questgiver, "It's the least you can do should we succeed in bringing it back alive, right?"

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Speech (Negotiation) check.

12-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#1
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	FFD6 The Dicening, Group 2, To Kill The Beast GROUP 2 Arhra: Fighter, Viera Dracorion: Dragoon, Viera Overcast: Blue Mage, Hume CelesJessa: Thief, Viera Geminex: Red Mage, Tarut POS Industries: Gambler, Moogle McTahr: White Mage, Tarut ------------------------- "Ah-ha! Yes, you must be the adventurers? We've been expecting you!" a thin tarut exclaims as you enter a large building on one of the higher plates of Rios. The reception area is comfortable enough with carpeted floors and a large wooden desk, with a pretty elvaan woman sitting behind it looking bored. You hardly have time to think on this, however, as the tarut waves you over. "This way! This way!" he yells as he holds open a door leading further into the laboratories. Walking through the halls of facility itself is a bit less welcoming, the walls and floors made of pure stainless steel, with scientists and researchers of all races milling about. The tarut keeps your attention, however, as you walk. "I represent the R&D Department of Steeling Industries, a weapons manufacturer whom provides cutting edge weapons and armor to the Rios military complex," he explains as he leads you further into the building. "But, of course, to find better ways to kill fiends, you have to know how fiends tick and that's where I," he stops momentarily to point to you, "And YOU come into the picture." "You see," he says as he opens a nearby door and leads you inside, to a room full of diagrams of various fiends and monsters, each one pointing out key points of their anatomies and their weaknesses, "I'm in the Fiend Research Division, and we are always looking for new Adventurers to help us acquire raw materials... and we have a slew of all new and powerful fiends that have been recently born!" Chugging up to the front of the room he reaches a filing cabinet and begins digging about, "But, I think we'll start you all off a bit easy with this creature..." Stopping he pulls out a small file and opens it. "The... Udrafresk, as the natives of the area call it. It lives in the mountains northeast of Cornelia, and has the appearance of a great, ahem... skinless ape, with rocks protruding from its massive arms..." Snapping closed the folder he looks back up at you. "And that's really all the information we have! Well other than where its been cited and its favorite prey, but before we reveal that... we are willing to pay 250 gil to each of you for his arms and head, intact, 500 gil to each if you can bring us his entire body with minimal damage... and, though we don't expect it, 750 gil to each of you if you bring us a live specimen. OH!" he exclaims his eyes lighting up, "And before you decide, know that there is much more work for you should you complete this assignment to our satisfaction! So... do we have a deal?" The diminutive man smiles brightly as he awaits your answer. __________________ I am very tired. Last edited by Krylo; 12-13-2010 at 04:34 PM. Reason: Fffffffff Typos!

12-13-2010, 04:49 PM	#2
McTahr For the right price... Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,268	Fie squeezes to the front of the group, his eyes absolutely lit up with interest. He hardly seems able to contain his excitement over the assignment, and is trembling slightly and talking faster than normal. "To be at the forefront of such decisive and important research! I would even go alone were the option still presented." Turning slightly to his companions, he continues, "Surely my compatriots can see the importance in not just agreeing to your terms, but also to bring in nothing less than a live specimen!" __ OOC: Would I necessarily know much of anything about the monster given a Lore (Monsters) check? __________________ Gone.

12-13-2010, 05:39 PM	#3
CelesJessa DA-DA-DA-DAA DAA DAA DA DA-DAAAAAA! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Zanzibar Land Posts: 6,531	Vera was standing at the back of the group, her arms crossed over her chest and her brown eyes fixed on a something on the room that wasn't the Tarut in charge. Her mind seemed to be somewhere else, because it took a minute for her to respond to the enthusiastic Tarut in her group. "Er, right." To be honest, Vera would normally be a lot more interested in the higher cash prize that came along with a live specimen. However, for once in her life, the Viera's mind wasn't on cash, but instead she found herself staring at a male of her species. Her ears twitched in annoyance. What did he think he was doing here? __________________

12-13-2010, 05:52 PM	#4
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Caspin on the other hand was balancing his options. Monster hunting just so happened to be his specialty, but bringing them in alive wasn't. He found the fiends where they lived, hunted them down, and devoured them whole. It was good for his knowledge, good for his power, good for his future. So while it netted him the least amount of cash, for his benefit he would make sure to take it back in pieces. For now though he simply smiled and nodded, he wasn't a very good liar so he would try not to say anything at all, instead he consumed himself further in his thoughts, trying to remember what he might know about the creature. -------- Lore(Monster) check. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

12-13-2010, 06:45 PM	#5
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	Argath's tail swished impatiently from side to side as his ears twitched. His arms were folded and he kept his expression as normal as possible. He was uncomfortable, to say the least. No, downright irritated was probably more accurate. Somehow, the Guild had stuck him in a group with two Viera females. He'd almost walked out right then and there, but the job paid fairly well and he wasn't sure when another one would come his way. So he'd stick around, for now. He could practically hear the prejudicial cogs turning in both Viera's heads. Vantas yawned where the small dragon lay at Argath's side. Turning his attention back to the conversation, he decided to speak up. "What kind of dangers can we expect to find in the area, aside from the mark?" __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

12-13-2010, 10:53 PM	#6
POS Industries Argus Agony Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gotta go fishing! Posts: 10,483	Prasad grimaced at the description of the beast, adjusting his collar as he reckoned that a lack of skin surely meant there'd be a lot of nasty fluids flying around no matter what happened should they encounter it. "750 if we bring it back whole," the moogle tapped his chin in thought, deciding to up the ante, "plus the contract for your lovely receptionist out front. Also I want my suit dry-cleaned for free if we kupo back alive. Deal?" -------- Speech (Negotiation) check. __________________ Either you're dead or my watch has stopped.

12-14-2010, 09:36 AM	#7
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	Jade stopped her inspection of one of the monster anatomical charts hanging up on the wall and stepped forward. "No matter what dangers." The tall, green clad Viera warrior proclaimed. "No matter what enemies. We'll scour those mountains and track the beast down without fail or my name isn't Jade Degaur!" __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

12-14-2010, 03:53 PM	#8
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	The Tarut smiled at the white mage's response and was about to clap his hands together in excitement as he was interrupted by the Dragoon's question. "Oh, uh, yes, well there shouldn't be many other dangers beside the occasional condor or dingo, and, of course, rock slides and other basic climbing hazards... but nothing you can't handle I'm su--" Then the moogle spoke and the Tarut just stared at him for a second, "Um... the recept... Well, I'm not really authorized... um, we'd have to speak with Ms. Risia as her contract doesn't involve being given off to adventurer's at a moment's notice, and I'd have to go overhead and... um, hm, well what if we just say we'll see what happens if you manage to do it?" He asked, obviously off put by the moogle's question. At least it wasn't a no. "OH! But I CAN guarantee the dry cleaning. That shouldn't be a problem!" he smiled brightly as he found a request he could answer. Docus looked around, grinning at the world he had just entered. Such marvels, such wonders! Knowlege hidden everywhere. He could only imagine the wealth of information he could gain from those filing cabinets, the glorious wisdom- He mentally shook himself. He'd been travelling for a while now, but he still tended to get overexcited at new experiences. And this -he thought to himself as he looked around with a more rational eye- was a new experience indeed. Whatever else these corporations did, they didn't just support science, they nurtured it! And it nurtured them. There could be no nobler cause. But, of course, however noble their cause, it was still their cause. And while he felt compelled to bring the fiend back alive in the pure spirit of research, he also felt that he'd deserve more than 750 gil for it. So he stepped up next to the moogle who was currently acting as their voice, but then stepped past him, to make eye contact with the other Tarut. He smiled and spoke rapidly, but conversationally, eyes shining with enthusiasm. Then Jade stepped forward, the Tarut finally getting the chance to clap his hands together in excitement. "Well then!" he said as he pulled out seven small tickets from his pocket. "These are airship tickets to the Village of Mandala in the mountains just north of Cornelia. The monster's been sighted about a ha--" "I must confess, I find your endeavor to research and understand these new fiends, I find it fascinating. One of the great marks of an intellectually powerful society is the synthesis between theoretical and practical sciences, and this is a perfect example. Theoretical knowlege of the nature of these fiends is developed, and simultaneously this knowledge is applied for the the military, and thus, society! You benefit both sides of the equation, and you make a profit doing so!" Now he paused, as if thinking. "In fact... quite a significant profit, I would imagine. I think I have a pretty good idea of the ways you would benefit from our success, and unless I'm mistaken, they outweigh the costs... significantly. Not to mention that, while we're perfectly capable of completing this task to your highest standards, in itself it is still a challenging task, and one that not every party would be willing to accept. Considering the circumstances" -at this he stepped back a little, to stand at the moogle's right side "Considering the circumstances, I must agree with my colleague here. If you think it unlikely that we succeed to our fullest, you lose nothing by raising the reward. And if we do succeed, you've won more in giving us incentive than you've lost. Besides, the better you treat us, the more likely we are to come back, and I'm almost certain you will want us to return. So, what do you say? Will you up the ante?" The tarut blinked still holding the airship tickets, "Well, um... I've only got a limited budget for this... how much more incentive do you think you need? I thought 750 each was enough but..." He looked a bit flustered and put off. He had thought he was already beating the standard pay for a job of this difficulty by quite a bit. __________________ I am very tired. Last edited by Krylo; 12-14-2010 at 04:15 PM.

12-14-2010, 04:29 PM	#9
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Docus smiled as he saw the other Tarut falter, spoke smoothly, smiling gently. This was clearly not much of a negotiator. "It need not be Gil, my friend. I understand all too well how quickly budgets can drain. But there are other incentives, surely! Steelings makes weapons, armor, accessories, many of which might be useful to us. That'd be a more than adequate bonus, and additionally make us more effective during our next missions for you. It'd practically be an investment! Alternately, you have some degree of control over mission allocation, don't you? If we complete this mission to your satisfaction this time, could you simply arrange for us to be allocated one of your better-paying missions next time? Recommend us to your higher-ups? That'd certainly incentivize us to return." He turned to the team, glancing first at the moogle, then at the remaining party members. "Any suggestions from your side?" ______ Further Speech checks Last edited by Geminex; 12-14-2010 at 04:36 PM.

12-14-2010, 04:33 PM	#10
POS Industries Argus Agony Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gotta go fishing! Posts: 10,483	Prasad rolled his eyes, patting the overly verbose tarut next to him on the shoulder appreciatively, "Docus, it's fine. If he can put us in contact with whoever we need to speak with regarding the young lady's contract, that's a kupendous enough start for me." The moogle leaned forward, brushing the purple pom-pom that had fallen in front of his eyes out of the way as he half-grinned at their esteemed questgiver, "It's the least you can do should we succeed in bringing it back alive, right?" -------- Speech (Negotiation) check. __________________ Either you're dead or my watch has stopped.