[OoC: Sorry for the late reply. It hasn't been a very good couple of weeks. 
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[OoC: Simon says, his friend suggests spells which offer Protection from Chaos would bestow some measure of defense against the Torque's chaotic properties. I would also like to point out that I believe spellcasters can use higher level spell slots to memorize (or cast, in the case of spontaneous casters) lower level spells. ]
Forge assists Selina with her armor and when fully donned she joins the others on the deck above. The guard who had been waiting outside the door follows Selina, careful not to hover too close that would breech her personal space.
The weather is quite chilly and windy when compared to the day before with the sun offering little to warm your skin. You guess it must be close to 4°C (40°F) with gusts capable of possibly even extinguishing open flame. Everyone wears thick wool robes or cloaks to guard against the bite of the cold and as each of you climb the stairs you're offered one too.
"Fine dawning," Simon says cheerfully. "Thank you for joining me. The weather is not cooperating but you could face much worse the day after next. Feel free to pick from the dried fruits and dried pork. Or if you prefer something a little more bland in the morning, there are some rations to choose from as well. The captain has graciously brought with us some tea and coffee to help warm your insides while I explain how the technology works."
[OoC2: Keep in mind that no one has yet chosen a full or pidgin language so it it's not easy to understand anyone other than Simon.]
Once everyone has chosen what they want from the offered breakfast items Simon gets down to explaining how the parachutes work. The technology itself seemed simple enough. In fact it practically ran itself. It only required a small amount of agility to overcome unexpected weather fluctuations especially in a region already prone to chaos.
"While you're falling the tech will display when to deploy the chute. Then while holding onto the two handles which hang from above, you use your thumbs to push these two buttons at the same time. The parachute will then deploy. Once you begin slowly descending the helmet will display a target that is already programmed inside. This is the landing point where you must guide the chute. You do this by adjusting the chutes pitch and angle of descent with the two handles. The tech can counter minor fluctuations in the air currents but anything greater must be dealt with manually by you."
Simon then gives all of you a chance to wear the equipment and get a feel for the thumb buttons on the guiding handles as well as how the same handles adjust the apparatus's pitch and angle.
"Questions?" Simon asks. "If you feel you need practice we can do so by having you jump from the ship while tethered then pull you back once you are sufficiently familiar with the controls. But truthfully I have faith this is not beyond your abilities."
](01-27-2019, 05:48 PM)Selina Parcellus Wrote: Selina awakens and nods in response to Simon's greeting. She collects her armor and requests Forge's assistance in donning it. Better to be prepared for whatever comes. She makes her way to the deck and joins everyone else for breakfast, full of divine understanding and awaiting the next task. "Are there more energy readings than before? Are these readings stronger?"
[[OOC: What were the spells we wanted to make sure she had prepared?]]
[OoC: Simon says, his friend suggests spells which offer Protection from Chaos would bestow some measure of defense against the Torque's chaotic properties. I would also like to point out that I believe spellcasters can use higher level spell slots to memorize (or cast, in the case of spontaneous casters) lower level spells. ]
Forge assists Selina with her armor and when fully donned she joins the others on the deck above. The guard who had been waiting outside the door follows Selina, careful not to hover too close that would breech her personal space.
The weather is quite chilly and windy when compared to the day before with the sun offering little to warm your skin. You guess it must be close to 4°C (40°F) with gusts capable of possibly even extinguishing open flame. Everyone wears thick wool robes or cloaks to guard against the bite of the cold and as each of you climb the stairs you're offered one too.
"Fine dawning," Simon says cheerfully. "Thank you for joining me. The weather is not cooperating but you could face much worse the day after next. Feel free to pick from the dried fruits and dried pork. Or if you prefer something a little more bland in the morning, there are some rations to choose from as well. The captain has graciously brought with us some tea and coffee to help warm your insides while I explain how the technology works."
[OoC2: Keep in mind that no one has yet chosen a full or pidgin language so it it's not easy to understand anyone other than Simon.]
Once everyone has chosen what they want from the offered breakfast items Simon gets down to explaining how the parachutes work. The technology itself seemed simple enough. In fact it practically ran itself. It only required a small amount of agility to overcome unexpected weather fluctuations especially in a region already prone to chaos.
"While you're falling the tech will display when to deploy the chute. Then while holding onto the two handles which hang from above, you use your thumbs to push these two buttons at the same time. The parachute will then deploy. Once you begin slowly descending the helmet will display a target that is already programmed inside. This is the landing point where you must guide the chute. You do this by adjusting the chutes pitch and angle of descent with the two handles. The tech can counter minor fluctuations in the air currents but anything greater must be dealt with manually by you."
Simon then gives all of you a chance to wear the equipment and get a feel for the thumb buttons on the guiding handles as well as how the same handles adjust the apparatus's pitch and angle.
"Questions?" Simon asks. "If you feel you need practice we can do so by having you jump from the ship while tethered then pull you back once you are sufficiently familiar with the controls. But truthfully I have faith this is not beyond your abilities."
