[Mulcarn]

The 'Aura Reading' test was my specialized astral recon to determine if Miss Page and her Bodyguard were awakened or not and to see if there were any nearby astral forms or auras that might pose a threat.  Sorry that I didn't make my intent clear with that.

Sovereign isn't going to 'Dodge" the fireball, (It's cool, I won't defend against it to preserve the "No Defense against AOEs rule") but he'll instead add his counter-spelling dice to add bonus Damage Resistance against it.

By that I mean Sovereign will add 5 DP to the Damage Resistance of everyone nearby.  That's 6 Skill + 2 Combat Spec = 8 - 1 Background Count - 2 Assensing = 5

So here's the following modified Soak test.
Damage Resistance: 17d6t5 7
Sovereign takes 2P and that totals for a Physical Damage Track of 3.

Re-modified Soak test.
Damage Resistance: 10d6t5 4
Sovereign takes 5P and that totals for a Physical Damage Track of 6.

Since he's not wearing any armor and just took fire damage, that means Sovereign is on fire.
Here's the 'Fire Extinguisher' test.  Which is Agility + Intuition - Wounds = 7 DP
Burning Defense: 8d6t5 3
3 Hits reduces the Burning DV to 0.  Sovereign is no longer on fire.

Re-modified Burning Defense Test.
Burning Defense: 7d6t5 1
That Test Glitched so I need to see what Gilga will decide before I continue on.
Otherwise the DV was reduced by 1.

Before I make an IC post I just want make sure everyone is on the same page.

[gilga]

I think that Background count does not hinder spell defense (no use of magic attribute) also since spell defense is not a skill test the assensing does not hinder it - so I think you should get the full 8 dice.

[Mercy Merchant]

Can someone please explain what Athos need to roll?   Are we dodging this or just determining what sort of damage we are taking?  I do have Fire Resistant clothing on and I do not understand what Sovereign had done for us.  Please help.

[Jack_Spade]

Ah, fuck it, I'll just soak
Soak: 14d6t5 8

    

[gilga]

You roll body + armor + fire resistant rating + 8 (Maxwell's spell defense dice)

[Jack_Spade]

Forgot the spell defense Spell defense: 8d6t5 2

Yeah, no damage

[gilga]

I"ll treat glitch as being ineffective in removing the fire. 

[Mulcarn]

Alright works for me.  I'll keep that in mind for future reference.
Sovereign is on fire and about to take DV3P.

Drain Resistance: 5d6t5 2 - Slight typo.  This is the Soak test.
That Test Glitched as well.  Sovereign takes the full damage.
Resulting in 3 Boxes of Physical being taken.  Totaling for a Physical Damage track of 9.

The Burning DV is increased to 4.  Going to stop, drop and roll a bunch of times.
Burning Defense: 6d6t5 2
Burning Defense: 5d6t5 3
The fire is finally put out.  And Sovereign is badly burned. 

[gilga]

The unexpected things that nearly kill you. Glitching twice on putting out fire.

[Mercy Merchant]

Athos tries to avoid damage.  Body 8 + Armor 17 + Fire Resistance 6 + Sovereign aid 8 = 39 dice. 

Soak Fireball Damage: 39d6t5 12  I forgot to take the -6 so removing the last six dice takes away one hit.  So soaked 11.

[gilga]

so you ignored the damage completely.

[Mercy Merchant]

Athos uses a kit to stabilize the Johnson.  Stabilize with a Medkit: 6d6t5 3  3 hits should be enough.  I hope.

[Jack_Spade]

Again, Kynos is looking at the documents to find out:

- What is the name of the Mage?
- Which tradition did he follow/who is his mentor spirit (if he has one)
- Which spells are registered (necessary licences should be attached, since all spells are restricted gear)

[gilga]

Hi, Sorry for being absent recently. I am moving my apartment and it is a lot more difficult than I thought. We're moving today to Israel so I am taking a week off. I'll post again on 1.5.

[Jack_Spade]

No sweat, take your time