Now that the group had been camped out for a while, a lot of the frenzied animals were coming to them. Songtao knew this, but the feral pig that ran into the center of the campground still surprised her. The boar dashed through the hot coals of a dying fire, scattering them all around, then spun around to give the three Chosen around the evil eye, clearly sizing them up.
Songtao grabbed her shield before scrambling to her feet. She glanced over her shoulder at the other Chosen, a blonde Chosen of Aphrodite and a technicolor Chosen of Apollo.
She pointed quickly at Sylvia, "You! Defend her," she pointed to Sid, "with big shield." Her attention shifted to Sid, "You fight. I fight too." She hoped that Sylvia's tower shield would defend better than her own buckler.
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This opponent is difficult solo, and pairs are suggested!
You venture a bit out into the swamplands, following a strange sound in the distance -- and before you can get too far, you spot a very large-sized animal, floundering around a bit among the trees. As you approach, you notice something strange: some shredded fabric still clinging around one foot, or around its neck, like the remnants of some long-destroyed clothing.
At this point, it occurs to you that this might be a transformed human being. Maybe it's even one of you. And you must capture it.
Except it doesn't seem to want to be captured. Your approach spooks it, and it attacks you in blind fear.
Hit Points: 60 HP Damage: 5 HP each time you attack
If you bring this monster down to 5HP or below, it is injured and can be captured and brought back to the campsite for safe keeping until you can figure out what to do. However, if you drop it below 0HP, you kill it.
Either outcome, once finished with 500 words each party involved in the battle gets 15XP and rolls 1d100 to collect loot according to the following:
1-5: You are bitten during the attack, and are turned into an animal! Size is determined by your weapon: agile weapons become small animals, balanced become medium sized, and heavy become large. 6-25: You gain nothing but the victory of having beaten this opponent. 26-95: Moly Flower: a small white flower with a dark root. You're not quite sure what it's for, but decide to keep it. 96-100: Fine Wine: Why would an animal have a bottle of wine? Considering all that's going on, we strongly suggest you don't drink. If you act rashly and do, though, please PM and be blue for consequences.
This opponent is difficult solo, and pairs are suggested!
You venture a bit out into the swamplands, following a strange sound in the distance -- and before you can get too far, you spot a very large-sized animal, floundering around a bit among the trees. As you approach, you notice something strange: some shredded fabric still clinging around one foot, or around its neck, like the remnants of some long-destroyed clothing.
At this point, it occurs to you that this might be a transformed human being. Maybe it's even one of [i]you[/i]. And you must capture it.
Except it doesn't seem to want to be captured. Your approach spooks it, and it attacks you in blind fear.
Hit Points: 60 HP Damage: 5 HP each time you attack
If you bring this monster down to 5HP or below, it is injured and can be captured and brought back to the campsite for safe keeping until you can figure out what to do. However, if you drop it below 0HP, you kill it.
Either outcome, once finished with 500 words each party involved in the battle gets 15XP and rolls 1d100 to collect loot according to the following:
1-5: You are [i]bitten during the attack[/i], and are turned into an animal! Size is determined by your weapon: agile weapons become small animals, balanced become medium sized, and heavy become large. 6-25: You gain nothing but the victory of having beaten this opponent. 26-95: [img]http://prytaneum.pixel-blueberry.com/epic1/bayou-molyflower.png[/img] [b]Moly Flower[/b]: a small white flower with a dark root. You're not quite sure what it's for, but decide to keep it. 96-100: [img]http://prytaneum.pixel-blueberry.com/epic1/bayou-finewine.png[/img] [b]Fine Wine[/b]: Why would an animal have a bottle of wine? Considering all that's going on, we strongly suggest you don't drink. If you act rashly and do, though, please PM [b]and be blue[/b] for consequences.[/quote]
Word Count: 137
Weapon: Buckler (agile defensive) HP: 56/56
Character Name:Songtao Zheng Brief description of character: A capricious, leaning towards grumpy, chain smoker who has joined the Prytaneum to further her conservation efforts back home in China. Deity: Demeter
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3Total: 3 (1-6)
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:32 pm
Sid had been trying to enjoy a little food that wasnât laced with something that would make her break out in feathers. She even actually had an appetite for once, miracle of miracles, but flying all over the swamp and laying a beat down on your friends seemed conducive to make you hungry. Too bad things were never that easy for her.
None of these âmissionsâ ever wereâŚ
Her bowl of stew went flying when the large boar came crashing into campsite, startling her so bad she fell off the stump sheâd been using as a chair. It was partly her fault, really⌠her first instinct was to go for the bow sheâd so gratefully reclaimed and set down beside her while she ate. She had to empty her hands to reach for it and by the time the bowl clattered on the floor, she was up again with her bow in hand, an arrow pulled from the quiver to knotch to the ******** hell, canât we ever eat in peace?â She growled as she drew the arrow back.
There was a pretty Chinese girl who wasnât any happier to see the pig than she was, and she seemed intent on taking charge, snapping orders to another chosen caught up in the excitement with them. A glance sparked a memory and Sid thought she might have been one of the ones helping Rob knock some sense into her feathered self.
âWhatever you say, Sweetheart.â She said, brushing off the bossiness in favor of focusing on the target. Drawing a breath, she let it go as she launched her arrow and a grimace curled her lips as it ricocheted off the damn thingâs spine, barely nicking it. â********. Donât these things have, like⌠a thick skin or something?â
Not the best scenario for her little arrow heads if that was the case, and the boar seem affronted by her efforts, making a rush by that knocked her flat on her a** before it wheeled away.
Boar HP: 60 - 3 = 57
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Character Name:Sidney James Brief description of character: Reluctant Chosen of Apollo, Sid is more interested in partying and making music than being a warrior. Upbeat and bright most of the time, she's also a bit selfish and unlikely to go out of her way for people she doesn't know.
Deity: Apollo Weapon: Bow (6 base damage) HP: 47 - 5 = 42/47 Minicert:
Sylvia was not yet accustomed to any of the turned animals charging into camp. Every time sheâd been back, it had been for a rest between journeys into the woods to seek them out. But apparently animals were now discovering camp instead. When the boar came through, there were only a few of them back at camp, and Sylvia had been enjoying a stillness in the thick heat. Her eyes were closed and her head was back, until she was startled out of her calm. She quickly got to her feet and grabbed her shield.
She didnât know the Chinese Chosen who called out to she and Sid, and was a little startled at how quickly the woman jumped to âsuggestionsâ. Sylvia already had her shield ready, though, and as the boar stared them down and clearly made plans to run at them, she decided that defense couldnât be a bad thing.
Unfortunately, she took a bit too long as she waited to avoid blocking Sidâs shot. The boar made its argument with her hit known, but veered off before Sylvia could properly go in for her own hit at it. Growling to herself, she took up a defensive position in front of Sid so she could hopefully block the boarâs next charge. Hopefully next time it would run closer and sheâd get a chance to show it what she thought of its rude entrance.
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Weapon: Tower Shield [heavy defensive ; -15 init, base 10 dmg, -1 hit, +1 defense] DMG: Defense (3 + 1 = 4; Success) Sylvia defends Sid for 100% of the boar's next attack HP: 56/56HP
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Songtao strapped her buckler on as quickly as possible while the boar occupied himself Sylvia and Sid (tusks gave away the animal's sex). The moment her shield was secure, she positioned herself on the other side of the boar, keeping in mind Griffin's instructions about flanking when possible. Theoretically, if they kept the creature pinned between them, it would be harder for him to charge and attack.
The boar wheeled around the moment Songtao got within striking range, gouging her calf as he turned. She gritted her teeth against the pain and tried to channel it into her attack, dashing her shield against the animal as if she was backhanding him.
Weapon: Buckler (agile defensive) HP: 51/56
Feral Pig HP: 53/60
Word Count: 248
Character Name:Songtao Zheng Brief description of character: A capricious, leaning towards grumpy, chain smoker who has joined the Prytaneum to further her conservation efforts back home in China. Deity: Demeter
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Sid hissed as she rolled to her knees and pushed herself up, her quiver of arrows clattering as she righted ******** piece of s**tâŚâ She grumbled under her breath, fumbling to get another arrow into her bow. The turned chosen was, thankfully, busy with the other Chosen and the pretty chosen with the pastel hair was doing a really good job of keeping it off of her. It seemed both her companions were the defensive types with those shields. It wasnât too bad, all in all, since she had a good ranged weapon. If they managed to keep it at bay, she could pick it off from safety, which was exactly how she liked to fight.
The boar charged the chinese chosen and Sid took the opportunity to notch an arrow and draw it back. A deep breath to center herself, careful aiming as it thrashed about, and she let loose with an arrow that shot straight and true, burying itself into the boarâs side to stick out like a matadoreâs spear.
At which point, Sid belatedly remembered this was a terrified person, and not an animal.
âOh s**t. Opps⌠my bad.â She hissed, pulling out another arrow. Glancing blows⌠she needed glancing blow from here on out.
Boar HP: 53 - 12 = 41
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Character Name:Sidney James Brief description of character: Reluctant Chosen of Apollo, Sid is more interested in partying and making music than being a warrior. Upbeat and bright most of the time, she's also a bit selfish and unlikely to go out of her way for people she doesn't know.
Deity: Apollo Weapon: Bow (6 base damage) HP: 42/47 Minicert:
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4Total: 4 (1-4)
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:23 pm
Boars were shits. Sylvia had heard this, but she hadnât ever had to deal with one. She was quite glad that she had her shield for this first encounter. The Chinese Chosen was not as easily covered with her own shield, and Sylvia winced as the boar left its mark in her calf. That had to hurt. Songtao luckily got in a hit as she retreated, which was better than nothing.
From behind her, Sid sent an arrow flying that almost made Sylvia squeal with excitement as it found its mark. âNice!â It looked like it hurt quite a bit, and she grimaced realizing that the pig was probably a human underneath all its orneriness. But they were going to have to beat it into submission before it realized that for itself, it seemed.
Since Sid had gotten such a good shot, it was worth staying in place as long as this defense thing was working. Sylvia had no issue going in for an attack if the pig came after her or if it got even worse and they needed a heavier hit; but for now, why mess with a good thing? Sylvia dug her heels in and watched the boar, hoping Sid could get another good shot in from behind her.
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Weapon: Tower Shield [heavy defensive ; -15 init, base 10 dmg, -1 hit, +1 defense] DMGDFN: (4 + 1 = Super Success) Sylvia defends Sid for 100% of the boar's next attack against her HP: 56/56HP
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Character Name:Sylvia Owens Brief description of character: Sweet, optimistic, always trying to be helpful â even if it means bluntly telling you how stupid youâre being. Remains tentative about her new life as a Chosen, having never been a fighterâŚ
A grin broke out on Song's face when she saw that her idea was working. It had been mostly improvised, though inspired by the short-lived battle with Griffin. Now if they could subdue the boar easily, she would be over the moon. The only real problem was that the boar's attention was more on her than the ladies behind the tower-shield. The boar's first strike only grazed her, giving her the chance to the beast solidly. The boar returned in kind, slicing another hole in her jeans. She, in turn, cursed darkly under her breath.
Weapon: Buckler (agile defensive) HP: 51/56
Feral Pig HP: 37/60
Word Count: 346
Character Name:Songtao Zheng Brief description of character: A capricious, leaning towards grumpy, chain smoker who has joined the Prytaneum to further her conservation efforts back home in China. Deity: Demeter
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4Total: 4 (1-6)
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:35 pm
This defend and attack thing was⌠actually working really well.
Sylvia, at least Sid was pretty sure that was her name, was doing a fantastic job of blocking both Sid and herself from the rampaging boar, which left Sid free to carefully line up her shot. Free of the distraction of dodging the damn thing, she let off another arrow that clipped it hard across the snout, doing a good amount of non-lethal damage, from the angry squeal it gave and the blood that ran from the cut.
She felt a little bad about the damage she was doing, but the boar was crazed and she knew that those tusks could easily gut any of them that got in a bad way with it. When it came down to âhurt them or they kill youâ, you could be sure Sid was going to care more about herself and her friends than a stranger.
Boar HP: 37 - 6 = 31
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Character Name:Sidney James Brief description of character: Reluctant Chosen of Apollo, Sid is more interested in partying and making music than being a warrior. Upbeat and bright most of the time, she's also a bit selfish and unlikely to go out of her way for people she doesn't know.
Deity: Apollo Weapon: Bow (6 base damage) HP: 42/47 Minicert:
The Chinese Chosen seemed quite pleased with the ways things were going, grinning as she went for another strike against the bear. Sylvia couldnât blame her. She and Sid, at least, were pretty well covered by her shield; though the boar turned against Songtao again, Sid got in another hit on its snout from her defended position.
As long as the others were getting some decent hits in, Sylvia decided to stand her ground and continue blocking, if she could. The boar turned back on them, and Sylvia shifted her shield for what she thought was its trajectory. Unfortunately, at the last moment it adjusted and made to skip around Sylviaâs shield. She kicked at its base and tried to shove it to the side, bumping the boar and causing it to falter â but it still managed to hit Sid behind her.
âs**t! Iâm so sorry!â Sylvia glared at the pig as it came around and went back for Songtao, mumbling after it. <******** class="postcontent-align-right" style="text-align: right">[ 164; 652 total ]
Weapon: Tower Shield [heavy defensive ; -15 init, base 10 dmg, -1 hit, +1 defense] DMGDFN: (1 + 1 = 2; Mild Success) Sylvia blocks Sid for 50% of the boar's next attack against her HP: 56/56HP
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Character Name:Sylvia Owens Brief description of character: Sweet, optimistic, always trying to be helpful â even if it means bluntly telling you how stupid youâre being. Remains tentative about her new life as a Chosen, having never been a fighterâŚ
Songtao gave a wordless cheer as one of Sid's arrows struck home, however the sound alerted her quarry, who immediately rounded to strike at Songtao with his tusks. The Demeter Chosen gritted her teeth against the pain, managing somehow to dodge the next blow with a little awkward hop. She dealt the boar a glancing blow off his flank, trying to injure his hips and slow him down, without much success.
Weapon: Buckler (agile defensive) HP: 46/56
Feral Pig HP: 31 - 2 = 31/60
Word Count: 417
Character Name:Songtao Zheng Brief description of character: A capricious, leaning towards grumpy, chain smoker who has joined the Prytaneum to further her conservation efforts back home in China. Deity: Demeter
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The boar rounded about and clipped Sylviaâs shield, but it wasnât enough this time to stop it. It charged past to lunge past her and Sidney felt the sting as a tusk cut just above her knee. She hissed as she spun out of reach, a little blood welling below her cut off shorts.
âBlood WankerâŚâ She growled, using an old phrase. She tossed an encouraging smile to the woman who had tried to shield her, waving off the apology. âIts okay! Donât worry about it, you tried.â
As the boar went on to charge the third member of their party, Sid pulled her bow up and sent an arrow after it, cutting across itâs spine.
Boar HP: 29 - 6 = 23
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Character Name:Sidney James Brief description of character: Reluctant Chosen of Apollo, Sid is more interested in partying and making music than being a warrior. Upbeat and bright most of the time, she's also a bit selfish and unlikely to go out of her way for people she doesn't know.
Deity: Apollo Weapon: Bow (6 base damage) HP: 39.5/47 Minicert:
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4Total: 4 (1-4)
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:28 pm
Sid was just as frustrated with the boar as Sylvia was, and she appreciated the technicolor womanâs understanding. She nodded and gave a thankful smile, watching as the boar rounded out to catch Songtao again. She gave it a light hit for its trouble, but that hardly hindered the boar as it snorted and turned again to face Sylvia and Sid. For her part, Sylvia glared at him and readied herself to block him once more. If she could help it, she wasnât going to let him past again â but he was a little s**t, so who knew what sort of fight he might put up.
Luckily, it either wasnât prepared for her this time, or it was beginning to waver in its strength and/or energy. Sylvia moved as it ran at her, setting her shield down solidly just in time for the boar to ram against it with a satisfactory thud. Sylviaâs eyes narrowed and a little smile grew across her lips that was probably a bit more pleased than it should have been.
After a second or two of reveling in success, Sylvia glanced back at Sid. âI may try to hit it next time, if youâre okay with that. He may be getting tired, and if I can get a good hit in, this could wrap up quicklyâŚâ Still, she understood if Sid would rather she continue blocking. She liked having extra protection as much as the next person, and if she swung and missed⌠well, that was a lost chance to block the boar for a whole lotta nothing.
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Weapon: Tower Shield [heavy defensive ; -15 init, base 10 dmg, -1 hit, +1 defense] DMGDFN: (4 + 1 = 5; SUPER BLOCKED) Sylvia defends Sid for 100% of the boar's next attack against her HP: 56/56HP
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Character Name:Sylvia Owens Brief description of character: Sweet, optimistic, always trying to be helpful â even if it means bluntly telling you how stupid youâre being. Remains tentative about her new life as a Chosen, having never been a fighterâŚ
Songtao really liked this pair. They were getting into a good rhythm, and it felt like they were so close to subduing the boar. The boar seemed to sense this at well, as his attacks were becoming more frantic. He rammed Songtao's shin, which hurt like hell. Songtao slammed down with her shield, leaving the boar temporarily stunned long enough for her to limp away and catch her breath.
Weapon: Buckler (agile defensive) HP: 41/56
Feral Pig HP: 23 - 8 = 15/60
Word Count: 486
Character Name:Songtao Zheng Brief description of character: A capricious, leaning towards grumpy, chain smoker who has joined the Prytaneum to further her conservation efforts back home in China. Deity: Demeter
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2Total: 2 (1-6)
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:45 pm
Sid whooped as Sylvia managed to bring in her shield in time for the boar to smack into it with a solid, heavy sound. That chosen was good with her weapon, and it was great to see. Great to be the beneficiary too, as every block kept the turned Chosen from turning on her in turn.
âGood job!â Sid said as she pulled up another arrow and let it fly⌠only to clip through one of the boarâs ears. She hissed in displeasure and backed up, reaching for another arrow.
At Sylviaâs warning, she nodded, tightening her grip on her own weapon.
âNo problem, Gorgeous. I can look after myself for a bit, no worries!â She tossed her a wink and a grin, her bright hair falling in her eyes.
Boar HP: 15 - 3 = 12
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Character Name:Sidney James Brief description of character: Reluctant Chosen of Apollo, Sid is more interested in partying and making music than being a warrior. Upbeat and bright most of the time, she's also a bit selfish and unlikely to go out of her way for people she doesn't know.
Deity: Apollo Weapon: Bow (6 base damage) HP: 39.5/47 Minicert:
Sylvia giggled a bit at the compliment, and called her thanks. With the go-ahead from Sid, however, she gave a nod and shifted her stance. She eyed the boar, waiting. Though the notch on its ear wasnât huge, it had been enough to draw its attention yet again. The boar took a moment to steady itself, briefly engaging in a staring contest with Sylvia, before finally hunkering down and starting off towards her. She moved to the side and prepared her shield, hoping for a decent hit if her timing was good⌠At least if she missed, she knew the other two could take it down anyway.
Unfortunately, the boar managed alter its path as well, and kicked off to the side. Though Sylvia had a good grip, she swung her shield and just missed him. Once heâd slipped past unscathed, Sylvia groaned as he managed to nick her shin. Damnit.
âWell, that didnât go as well as Iâd hoped.â She cleared her throat and skipped to the side, looking down at the growing welt on against her skin. âIâll go back to what Iâve been good at, I thinkâŚâ Not that she hadnât gotten in good hits with her shield before, but clearly her shield had been better utilized for protection in this situation.
Character Name:Sylvia Owens Brief description of character: Sweet, optimistic, always trying to be helpful â even if it means bluntly telling you how stupid youâre being. Remains tentative about her new life as a Chosen, having never been a fighterâŚ
