Fire Emblem: Sword of the Moon Hero: Mercenary Team (IC)

[AncientSpark]

Even though this was the group’s first mission working together, things had gone surprisingly smoothly. Bandits had been terrorizing the nearby village, but the battle had ended a mere few seconds after it had started. Better yet, the new army managed to capture or kill all of the bandits, so that particular gang won’t be bothering the villagers for a while. With reward in tow, they began to journey back towards the Red Hawk’s base in high spirits, as the sun sets in the distance…


Chapter 1: Azure Omens

A few hours away from the fort, the group stops to give the horses a bit of a rest. During those moments, around the makeshift camp, Kristoph takes the chance to berate Sarina a little.

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Kristoph, Master of Supplies: Hmmmm…not bad for your first time at command, Sarina, but your tactics still need work. It was pretty naïve to think that they wouldn’t try surrounding you. What would have happened if they had better weapons then pointy sticks? And what were you thinking going right after the boss without any backup? Seriously, you wouldn't last a minute against any real army.

OOC: Like I said in the recruitment channel, I won’t be ready to get the map actually started, but feel free to roleplay around.

[Embers]

While the others huddle around the fire for warmth, Stellar simply rests herself against Bolt's flank, enjoying the heat radiating off of her Draconic Partner.

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Stellar Hawk: She did to have back-up, me and Bolt could have been there in an instant to get her out...isn't that right big guy?

Bolt: Snort

Stellar Hawk: See? It wasn't a problem.

[Vexxation]

Sam sits by the fire, warming his hands. Idly, he scratches at the dirt with his knife, drawing nothing in particular. He scoffs to himself.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Pity they didn't have more than a few "pointy sticks." There's a market for good steel...

[Kommisar Engel]

Sarina Armanth: "I have no excuse for my mistakes on the field"

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"It wasn't much of a challange, barely worth getting out of bed for. I'm still wired. Anyone up for a spar?"

[BenTheJester]

Clyve smiles at Andromeda's enthousiasm.

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Clyve: "I would gladly fight you, but I fear this joust will be pretty much one-sided. I guess I could give you a little handicap"

Clyve smiles once more as he pulls his bandana over his left eye and shifts his sword into his off-hand.

"En garde!"

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"Oh, take that off! I'll admit you're a more skilled swordsman, but you aren't that much better."
OOC: I ran the numbers, and if you attack first, and Sparks is using the simple RNG, I still have a 57% chance of winning on account of being able to take 4 attacks rather than 3. If I attack first, then I have a 66% chance of winning. My odds are even better if Sparks uses the new RNG, 88% and 91% respectively. You have the higher speed, so the precidents put you going first.

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: "Hmph...well, I suppose a spar between those two is to be expected. Today was a bit of a pushover."

He motions to Stellar Hawk's wyvern, Bolt, and then casually throws him a piece of jerky. He then turns back to Sarina.

Kristoph: "While your humility is admirable, Sarina, that's not enough. Commander James seems to expect a lot out of you and you should answer that with skill. And to do that, you have to learn whenever you can, both about your allies and your enemies. For example..."

He watches the other two getting ready to fight, although he continues speaking to Sarina.

"This might be a good chance to further know the strength of your companions. Who do you think will win? The holy woman or the swordsman?"

[Mythestopheles]

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Xyne sits down and starts cleaning his spear and shield.
Xyne: As Stellar said, she was in no danger, not with backup such as us.

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: Real danger lies where you least expect it. Or did you not learn that at your previous job?

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"Swordswoman! What sort of holy woman makes her living killing?"

[Mythestopheles]

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Xyne: A practical one, I'd say.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"I won't call breaking an oath of pacifism to seeking out bloodshed practical, but we can debate philosophy later. Are you ready yet, Clyve?"

[BenTheJester]

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"Why of course"

Clyve decides to honor Andromeda's request by placing his bandana back on his head and taking his sword in his left hand.

He bows and waits for Andromeda to do the same, then proceeds to strike her.


I'll roll for 4 rounds, lets see where this takes us.
Hit - [roll0]
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[4is111]

Andromeda
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Andromeda likewise bows, then attacks as well.
Using your left hand? You'll regret your arrogance.Hit:[roll0] Crit:[roll1]
Hit:[roll2] Crit:[roll3]
Hit:[roll4] Crit:[roll5]

[BenTheJester]

Clive still smiles even though he lost.

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"That was a good sport wasn't it?

That's what I like about combat in general, you never know what will come.

Well, I guess we should rest now. If you ever want to try this again, I'm always up."

He gets the whetstones out from his horses' packs and starts sharpening his sword.

OOC: My character is left-handed :smallwink:

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"It was a good fight. I'm going to go lie down, I haven't gotten a good sleep in a couple nights."
OOC: Sinister!? :smalleek: How... sinister.

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: Sorry, but you won't be able to sleep for very long. Tonight's a full moon.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"What, are there werewolves now? Granted the light will let an potential enemies see better, but we have the same benefit."

[Embers]

Stellar pats Bolt's side as the great beast purrs in contentment at the treat. The girl watches the sparring match eagerly, leaning alternatively forward and back as the battle goes on

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Stellar Hawk: Why be harsh? We won. We get paid, and when we get home we have a chance to spend it...maybe on a cow? How would you like that big fella?

Bolt: Snort

Stellar Hawk: Does anyone want to spar with me and Bolt? I'll promise to tell him not to bite.

The pink haired teen raises an eye at Andromeda.

Stellar: Its the Lunatides to worry about, not any silly little wolves

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"Lunatides?"

OOC: This term is unfamiliar. Did I miss something in the setting information?

[Mythestopheles]

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Xyne: "Hmm, I suppose bit of light exercise would be help me unwind. Sure Stellar, let's spar a bit."
Xyne whispers under his breath: "Two agains one, sounds interesting"

[Embers]

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Stellar Hawk: Every full moon the desert sands wake up and start getting nasty.

OOC: Scroll down to important termshttp://viewer.zoho.com/docs/rdRdad

[Embers]

Stella hops up onto Bolt's back, and then twirls her lance over her head one handed before she levels it, pointing it at the other lancer.

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Stellar Hawk: Up boy, its time to show who is the best in this company.

Bolt flapped his great wings, taking off before circling around to hover over Xyne.

Stellar Hawk: Ready when you are.


Hit [roll0]
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Hit [roll2]
Crit [roll3]

Hit [roll4]
Crit [roll5]

Hit [roll6]
Crit [roll7]

Hit - 8 Damage
Hit - 8 Damage
Hit - 8 Damage
Hit - 8 Damage

[4is111]

OOC: Criticals are triple damage in fire emblem, so you deal 24 damage on a crit.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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Andromeda gazes on the duel in awe. Xyne never had a chance. Such power! If Stella and I were to meet on the battlefield, I would be just as helpless as he is. How can I hope to defeat such an opponent?

[Vexxation]

Samuel watches the duels with interested eyes. Although he doesn't particularly like taking part in combat, he enjoys watching it.

Samuel "Lightfingers": I can't say I didn't see that coming.

He looks to Kristoph.

Samuel "Lightfingers": The Lunatides? Already? That's never good news.

[Mythestopheles]

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Xyne: Let's go!


hope this works
Hit: [roll0]
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Crit: [roll3]

Hit: [roll4]
Crit: [roll5]

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Damage - 4
Damage - 4
Damage - 4
Damage - 4


OOC: Sorry for the delay.
Edit: Ok, that didn't work, ah well looks like I'm toast anyways.

[Embers]

Stellar nudges bolt with her thighs, and the Wyvern lands, going back into his lazy doze curling around to take up half of the fire pit.

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Stellar Hawk: Good boy Bolt, thats the way to do it.

Bolt: Snort

Stellar Hawk: Nice fight, but you should practice a bit more, next time it might be for real.

OOC: Stellar wins in Round 3 - [24 damage dealt, 8 damage taken]

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: Hmph. As much as Xyne needs the practice, from that little performance, that's enough playing around. We should start going...

He pauses as a horse's gallop can be heard in the distance. A few seconds later, the source appears: a black stallion with a soldier leaning into its mane. With one look, you can tell he's dead. In his hand is a piece of parchment with a red hawk, with spread wings.

Kristoph: One of our men. That's not a good sign. *Takes the parchment and unfurls it, then begins to read it aloud.
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To Sarina and her men,

Commander James has disappeared. Two days ago, while you were doing your jobs, he left in the middle of the night, without discussing the details with anyone. If he does not return tonight, everyone will assume that tonight's Lunatides will kill him.

Urien plans to take over the Red Hawks in Commander James' place and has ordered anyone who opposes his motion killed. Thus, I am afraid I cannot discuss most of the details here, for fear of him finding me. I have sent men out to find the Commander, but they will not arrive before Urien takes the Commander's spot.

Thankfully, Urien has just departed to the main fort and he did not manage to recruit most of the veterans, so they have all been killed. That means his more powerful forces are away right now. However, he has recruited various bandit tribes to impede you, should you approach the fort.

Hopefully, this message will reach you before you return. If so, I urge that you stay away.
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The message is unsigned.

OOC: Okay, a small pause for RP. No battle will be able to occur tonight IC, because of the Luntaides, so you have a little time to discuss before Kristoph suggests the path split to you at where-ever you're staying for the night.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"Why should he oppose us? We're in the same company, aren't we? I guess returning without a summon would arrouse suspicious. Given that this man is dead, possibly by Urien's hand, I'm guessing that he assumes that we'd side with Commander James, or at least this man thought we would. Still, suppose the letter is not legitimate. Acting on it would make us look rather foolish, wouldn't it? There's not much we can do tonight anyway. With luck, the commander will return safely, and sort out this mess himself."

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: I'm afraid that Urien has never had a...high opinion of the Commander, to say the least. I'd suspect that he had been planning to take the Mercenaries for quite a while, but that's just a guess. Still, I don't think that he'd leave us alive even if we returned willingly for...certain reasons.

As he says this, Andromeda notices that he's eying Sarina and Stellar.

Kristoph: Well, whether this letter is fake, we can't say for sure. If he wanted us to stay away from the fort, there are more direct methods. And there's the matter of this corpse...

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"Is there something you're not telling us? You're not telling me? Sarina, was there more between you and the commander than you've let on?. The corpse is a simple matter though; just feed it to Bolt."

[Embers]

Stellar's face falls, at the news, a look of genuine worry coming over her normally manic pixie features for the fate of her commander.

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Stellar Hawk: Don't joke about such things Andromeda, we need to return at once and put a stop to this while Urien's men are away, and hurt. If they took on the Commander's veterans now would be the best time to strike, and they wouldn't expect an attack tonight with the Lunatides.

The teen's face goes from pale to the dull red of burning anger, and she hops up on Bolt yet again. Her face is livid, and her body is shaking in barely restrained anger.

Stellar Hawk: Stop lazing about, we have a job to do people. If we don't stop them now, after he gets a hand on things he'll start hunting for anyone he isn't certain of...and some people that he is.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"I disagree. Now that Urien's men are away, now is a great time to run away. Even if we get lucky and take the fort, Urien's men are on par with the commander's veterans. We would surely perish in the counter attack, and even if we escaped, then what? We may never get another chance like this to get out with our lives, and you think we should...
Oh. You've been here longer than I. You know the men Urien is killing. They're your friends, your family. Nothing I say will convince you or the others to run. I'm not a deserter. Let's get moving. If this is all some misunderstanding, then I'm sure we can clear it up. Assuming the worst, it'd be to our advantage if we don't let on that we know that a coup is happening. Let's send the horse off with everything it came with."

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: Yes, good idea, Andromeda. While we're at it, we should find somewhere to hide for the meantime. We can't stay out here and wait for the Lunatides to take us.

Kristoph: Stellar, you're acting foolish. What would Commander James say if he saw you acting like that? We aren't going to attack while the desert itself is trying to kill us, unless you and your mount want to look like mummies. Think for a few seconds before you go and get yourself killed.

[Embers]

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Stellar Hawk: "How can you say that Kristoph?...Oh, now I understand, yea, good idea Romie about the horse. But we should still head out tonight...you agree with me, right Sarina?"

"I know its dangerous, but the Commander needs us, and what about his wife? Urien could try to kill her."

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: *snerk* I think the Commander's wife is the person we need to least worry about right now. As for the Commander, if you're so worried, why don't we just look for him? It was implied in the letter that he's not at the fort. Either way, attacking now is just suicidal...the way I, with my years of experience, see it.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"If the lunetides are as dangerous as you make them out to be, then running off into the desert to search for one man is even more suicidal than attacking the fort. Staying alive is probably the best way we can help the commander at this point."

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: Oh, I didn't mean now. Excuse me. I meant in the morning when the Lunatides are not active. And we would not be in that much of a hurry if we did that. Urien might be pride and vengeful, but he isn't stupid and he isn't a mass murderer. Once he's gotten what he wants, that is, our heads and the confirmation of the Commander's death, he'll act like a normal mercenary, albeit significantly less powerful without a good Commander in place.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"If we're going to wait for the lunetides to not kill him, then what's the point of even looking? I haven't met the man myself, but he seems like the kind of guy who can find his way out of the desert."

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: *shrug*. Just an option. It seems like Stellar's worried about him, although I agree. He knows not to stay out for the Lunatides.

[BenTheJester]

Clyve, after listening to Kristoph and Andromeda's dialogue for a few minutes, decides to intervene.

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Clyve: "From what I know of the Commander, he will be fine for the night, the desert isn't a threat to him. Urien's men are the problem, but they are not gonna be looking for him now.

What's bothering me is how we aren't building a shelter for the cerulean wrath that's coming."

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"I guess there isn't much we can do while the lunetides are happening. I'm heading in."

[Mythestopheles]

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Xyne nods slightly in agreement.
Xyne: "True, the lunatides will keep us caged for up for a bit, let's deal with other things in the morning."
He heads inside.

[Embers]

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Stellar Hawk: Fine...Wait out the storm, but we need to be waiting the second it starts to stop.

[Vexxation]

Sam, who had stood by watching and listening silently, finally chimes in.

Samuel "Lightfingers": The Commander's a good man.... after all, he was kind enough to take even me on... I can't say I like the idea of Urien usurping him. Even less do I like the idea of being hunted. I mean, it's happened before, but I'm not keen on it.

He looks up at the sky.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Regardless... we need to get sheltered. Then we can discuss our situation in relative peace.

[Kommisar Engel]

Sarina: Well then, let's get some rest.

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: There's a village a few hours over. We'll have to hurry though...we might not reach there before the Lunatides set in.

Galloping towards the village, you barely manage to convince the civilians to let you in before the Lunatides strike. They grant you a few rooms at an inn, which is surprisingly nice, if plain. By Kristoph's request, they also grant you a small private room, to strategize.

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Kristoph: Alright...I suppose I should ask this of everyone. The innkeeper said that Commander James passed through here yesterday. They said that he was going north, towards the capitol. If we hurry, we might be able to catch up to him after the Lunatides pass. He probably has some forces that he can procure that are outside Urien's reach, we can ask him about his disappearance, and we can consult with him about Urien. Then again, we shouldn't leave the forts in Urien's hands for too much longer, since he may start to gain strength.

What do you want to do? Attack the forts now or seek out Commander James?

[Embers]

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Stellar Hawk: We should attack...If d...the commander is able to gather forces they can come down to help us secure the fortress. If we go after him now Urien could be too entrenched to get to before we have a chance to find the commander and gather forces to ever defeat.

[Vexxation]

Sam smiles. He looks lost in thought for a moment, then quietly chimes in.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Heh. If ever there were a sane thing to do, it wouldn't be to attack a a group of mercenaries out for your heads.

He lowers his head, closing his eyes and smiling more than before.

Samuel "Lightfingers": They'd never imagine we'd be stupid enough to try it. Especially if they don't know we know of their treachery. I like it. Let the Commander return to a reclaimed fort, and the merriment of his loyal men.

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"If the commander has enough bodies to make retakig the fort possible, it's the obvious course of action, although I don't think we can count on anything until we've found him."

[BenTheJester]

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Clyve: "Andromeda's right, if the commander has men with him, they probably are good fighters. This would help us immensely in retaking the fort."

[Embers]

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Stellar Hawk: They said the commander passed through, they did not say anything about him having any men with him at all.

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph: The innkeeper did not mention that he had men with him, but the Commander has many contacts. Another mercenary group may help us or perhaps an old client. The news of this change of leadership hasn't spread all that far yet, so none of them may be helping now, but the Commander's word will likely bring them to our side. Although, unfortunately, I don't have the greatest knowledge of the Commander's old allies, nor do I have all that good of a reputation...

Xyne, Sarina, what are your opinions on this?

[Mythestopheles]

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Xyne: "As others have said, if we can gather men to help us it would be a good idea, otherwise it would probably be suicide. Generally though, I say we retake the fort."

[Kommisar Engel]

Sarina: According to the letter, the fort is undermanned. This would provide us a perfect opportunity to launch a preemptive strike. But what happens when we ourselves take the fort? Our number are not sufficient to defend it and it will result in our deaths should Urien decides to take it back.

I say we attack the fort under the cover of night causing as much damage as possible the immediately withdraw once our goal is accomplished.

[AncientSpark]

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Kristoph, Master of Supplies: Alright. We'll attack at night. Spend the day to get prepared...I have a small amount of funds set aside for your use. I will spend some time getting the necessary info while you do so...

*Kristoph hands you 5000 gold and a Forge Card.*

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The following items are available at the shops at this time:
Iron Sword: 460
Slim Sword: 560
Iron Lance: 360
Slim Lance: 525
Javelin: 500
Iron Axe: 270
Hand Axe: 375
Iron Bow: 540
Iron Dagger: 480
Iron Knife: 620
Heal: 800
Vulnerary: 300

The Cost to Forge Items is shown below: You may only forge once per map and you can only forge iron, steel, silver, and thrown weapons or E-Level Tomes, Ex-Tomes, and Arc-Tomes
Extra Cost|Might|Hit|Crit|Weight
+10%|+1|+5|+3|-1
+40%|+2|+10|+6|-2
+90%|+3|+15|+9|-3
+160%|+4|+20|+12|-4
+250%|+5|+25|+15|-5

Using Forge Cards: Roll a d100. The number determines your bonus...
Number Rolled|Name|Bonus
1-20|High Arcana: Tower|None
21-35|Page of Swords|+1 Might
36-45|King of Swords|+2 Might
46-47|Ace of Swords|+3 Might
48-72|King of Cups|+10 Hit
73-76|Ace of Cups|+20 Hit
77-86|King of Wand|+5 Crit
87-88|Ace of Wand|+10 Crit
89-91|High Arcana: Magician|+1 Might, +10 Hit
92-94|High Arcana: Chariot|+1 Might, +5 Crit
95|High Arcana: Judgment|+1 Might, +10 Hit, +5 Crit
96-100|High Arcana: Fortune|No Bonus, but gives 4 Forge Cards

[4is111]

Andromeda
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"I need a better sword than this glorified toothpick."
Buying an Iron Sword. If no one else wants to forge, I'll forge it with as much might as possible, and use the forge card.

[Embers]

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Stellar Hawk: "I'll go do the buying, you guys come up with the plan for the attack. I'll make sure that everyone has at least one spare weapon, it wont do to have our weapons break in a fight."

The young Knight takes the bag of gold from Kristoph and makes her way to the Blacksmith's bringing bolt along with her to help with the carrying.

{table]Item | Quantity | Price | Total | Recipient
Javelin | 2 | 500 | 1,000 | Xyne, Stella
Iron Sword | 2 | 460 | 920| Clyve, Andromeda
Iron Bow | 1 | 540 | 540 | Sarina
Iron Dagger | 1 | 480 | 480| Sam
Hand Axe |1 | 375 |375| Sarina (Recruiter)
Forged Lance |1| 1,044| 1,044 | Stella[/table]

Remaining Funds 641


Later on Stella returns and begins handing out the new equipment: A Javelin for Xyne, an extra bow for Serana, a Dagger for Sam, and a sword each for Clyve and Andromeda.

Stella"Here is your change Kristoph.

[Vexxation]

Sam accepts the dagger with a friendly smile. As he steps away, he begins speaking.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Why, hello there, new friend! Are you ready to make people bleed? Are you ready to claim lives? Come, lets see how balanced you are.

Sam begins flicking the dagger around, side-to-side, up and down, checking it for balance, weight, and ease of use. He makes several vicious stabbing motions and several slashes.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Yeah... I think we're going to work well together....

[BenTheJester]

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9987/myrmidonportrait.gif
Clyve: "Well Andromeda, your toothpick must not be so bad, since it allowed you to, well, beat me..."

Clyve takes the two new swords Stellar just brought.

He looks at the Iron Swords and grins

"...although this one seems to fit more your, well, agressive style"

He sheats his new Iron Sword behind his back, crossing the one he already had.

"I guess we still have a few hours until the fight, I'll go see if there's any scared damsel that needs to be reconforted"

[Embers]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6769/kaosup.png
Stellar Hawk: "Can I come with you Clyve? I need to work out some jitters."

[Kommisar Engel]

Sarina pulls the string and tests out his new bow.

Sarina: Make sure you have enough energy to fight.

[Mythestopheles]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll160/cal98/Xyne.jpg
Xyne accepts his new lance, and exanines it for dents or scratches, muttering to himself all the while.
Xyne: "Hmm, good quality, no obvious scratches, or not-so obvious ones either; we'll see how it works in battle."
Seeming contented he puts his spear away.

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gif
Andromeda takes a moment to feel the weight of her new sword before slipping it into her sash by her old one.
She listens to what her companions are saying for a minute.
Didn't he just imply... And she jumped at... I didn't think... No, it probably isn't like that.
"I wonder if there are any trees out back I can knock so holes in. It's best I grow accustum to the weight of this sword quickly."

[Vexxation]

As Andromeda speaks, Sam perks up, taking his eyes off of his dagger for the first time since receiving.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Andromeda, my dear, if you wish something at which to swing your blade, look no further. I wouldn't mind testing my new friend's performance; perhaps we could meet each others' needs?

Sam glances around slightly, then speaks again, this time quieter.

Samuel "Lightfingers": And not in the same manner as our companions...

As he finishes speaking, he smiles and winks obviously.

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gif
"Your a quick one, good. I'd should practice against something that plays to this sword's weaknesses. I'll meet you outside in five minutes."

[Vexxation]

Sam smiles and flicks his dagger around a bit.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Sounds like a plan. This will be fun, won't it, friend?.

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gifhttp://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaIronSword.gif
"On guard!"hit:[roll0]
hit:[roll1]
hit:[roll2]
hit:[roll3]
"Stick to thievery, Samuel. Frankly you aren't worth jack in a fight."

[Vexxation]

Samuel "Lightfingers": My Lady, you wound me! Perhaps I can repay the favor!
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]

Pffffft. FAIL, SAM. FAIL.

[Embers]

OOC: Sam has a 6% chance of a crit per attack, barring 4 crits in a row he loses.

[4is111]

He doesn't have 4 attacks: I hit him twice; that's fatal.

[Embers]

He doesn't have 4 attacks: I hit him twice; that's fatal.

OOC: Nope, you deal 5 damage per hit, he has 16 hp, that means 4 hits to defeat him (with a 76% chance to hit, all 4 of your attacks hit). None of his rolls were criticals, so you win regardless, but at a crit rate of 6 it was theoretically possible for him to win. At end of round 4 Sam -4/16, Andromeda 11/19.

[4is111]

I was sure I was hiting for around 12. I'm going to look back at the stats.
edit- you're right; I forgot to count his defence.

[AncientSpark]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/Emerald_Wing/Mercenary%20Team%20Portraits/Kristoph.png

Kristoph: "Alright, that's enough playing around. We need to get going."

The group reach the fort a little early, observing the patrol. There certainly are a fair number of troops...Still, there is no turning back.

As the sun sets, an opportune time arises and with a little trickery by Samuel, the guards outside are easily assassinated. However, as you advance inside, the enemies have already managed to prepare themselves...

Battle Begins!

Victory Condition: Capture the throne!
Skill Point Condition: ???
Defeat Condition: Sarina is defeated.

Notes: The map is found here. (http://dabbleboard.com/draw?b=Emerald_Wing&i=1&c=db6e2f7c565c9af69dd84584121c37a84e994a11) The battle calculator has not been updated; that will probably happen tomorrow.
Before this draws questions, yes, you can make ranged attacks through walls, like in the GBA Fire Emblems.
Columns are not walkable.
Move format will be in x-axis, y-axis. If having both axis' being numbers is too confusing, I can change them to letters at some point.
Cracked walls have 20 HP, 0 Defense, but they cannot be double attacked. (I'm not 100% sure if this is the normal policy in FE).

Mercenary Team
Name|Class|Lvl|XP|HP|Str|Mag|Skl|Spd|Lck|Def|Res|M ov|Traits|Skills|Item
Sarina|Archer Lord|1|0|18/18|6|0|11|11|4|4|0|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Bow (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)
Clyve|Myrmidon|1|0|17/17|7|0|10|10|5|4|1|6|-|Geomancy|Iron Sword (46/46), Iron Sword (46/46), Vulnerary (3/3)
Xyne|Soldier|1|0|20/20|7|0|7|7|3|8|3|6|-|Provoke|Iron Lance (45/45), Javelin (25/25), Vulnerary (3/3)
Andromeda|Troubadour|1|0|19/19|7|2|3|8|2|6|8|5|-|Pass|Iron Sword (46/46), Slim Sword (35/35), Heal (40/40), Vulnerary (3/3)
Samuel|Thief|1|0|16/16|6|0|7|9|4|7|3|6|-|Shade|Iron Dagger (45/45), Iron Knife (25/25), Vulnerary (3/3), Lockpicks (15/15)
Stellar|Wyvern Rider|1|0|20/20|9|0|8|8|3|10|2|8|D, F|Pass|Iron Lance (45/45), Javelin (25/25), Vengeance (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)
Enemies
Name|Class|Lvl|XP|HP|Str|Mag|Skl|Spd|Lck|Def|Res|M ov|Traits|Skills|Item
Army 1|Archer|1|0|20/20|6|0|7|5|0|4|2|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45)
Army 2|Archer|1|0|22/22|5|0|6|7|0|3|1|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45)
Army 3|Archer|2|0|18/18|7|0|5|8|3|5|1|6|-|-|Steel Bow (35/35)
Army 4|Bandit|1|0|20/20|7|0|7|9|0|6|0|6|-|-|Iron Axe (45/45)
Army 5|Bandit|1|0|20/20|10|0|8|8|0|3|0|6|-|-|Iron Axe (45/45)
Army 6|Bandit|2|0|25/25|10|0|2|10|2|1|0|6|-|-|Steel Axe (35/35), Hand Axe (25/25)
Army 7|Mage|1|0|17/17|2|7|10|7|0|2|5|5|-|-|Thunder (40/40)
Army 8|Mage|1|0|17/17|1|10|5|9|0|3|5|5|-|-|Wind (40/40)
Army 9|Soldier|1|0|23/23|7|0|4|5|3|4|0|6|-|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 10|Soldier|2|0|25/25|8|0|4|5|0|7|0|6|-|-|Steel Lance (35/35), Javelin (25/25)
Army 11|Knight|1|0|20/20|9|0|4|4|0|9|0|5|A|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 12|Knight|1|0|21/21|7|0|5|3|0|10|0|5|A|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 13|Ranger|1|0|20/20|9|0|6|6|0|5|0|6|-|-|Iron Sword (45/45)
Army 14|Ranger|1|0|20/20|7|0|6|10|0|2|0|6|-|-|Iron Sword (45/45)
Army 15|Ranger|3|0|23/23|7|5|8|8|0|5|0|6|-|-|Wind Edge (20/20)
Korlis|Soldier|3|0|22/22|8|0|6|10|4|7|2|6|-|-|Steel Lance (35/35), Javelin (25/25)

[BenTheJester]

OOC I have 2 Iron Swords, and Andromeda has a Slim and an Iron Sword.

Also, I changed my Mag growth to 5% and took the Geomancy skill instead of Shade if you hadn't noticed

[AncientSpark]

My mistake. It has been changed.

[BenTheJester]

Clyve who had been quite talkative all the way to the fortress, got instantly quiet as soon as he stepped inside, as if he entered a trance.

His eyes took a few seconds to observe the situation while his hands drew one of his swords.

It took him but a moment to get to a strategic position, a chokepoint between a group of columns and a wall.

He gave the only bandit that could see him a cold glare and got into his usual battle stance.

Clyve moves to (29,5) and waits

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gif
Andromeda isn't nearly so somber about the grim buisness.
"Hey Clyve, I've got twenty gold pieces that say I get a higher body count than you do despite my healling duties."move to (26,5) and wait

[Embers]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6769/kaosup.png

Stella had been quiet after leaving the village, whatever she had or had not done with Clyve apparently not to be discussed, seemingly wrapped up in her thoughts of the coming fight.

As the group finally arrived at the fortress the girl became more animated, her head jerking from side to side as she scanned her home, what should have been a safe place.

Stellar Hawk: "Its time to take back the Fortress, and we take it back NOW!!!"

She tightens her knees around Bolt and the great Wyvern darts forward to attack the closest foe in a fearsome onslaught of jabs with her wickedly gleaming new red lance before retreating back to put the column beside her.

Stella (26/9), Attack with Vengeance, (26/8)

[BenTheJester]

No matter how Andromeda tries, Clyve remains completely unresponsive... He seems, disconnected...

[4is111]

Of all the possible ways to say that...:smallredface:

[Mythestopheles]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll160/cal98/Xyne.jpg

Xyne grits his teeth, readies his spear and lowers his visor. All this is done in silence as he prepares for battle.

move to 24/7 and wait.

[Vexxation]

Samuel grips his knife tightly and slinks in behind Clyde.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Okay, friends, let's end some lives...

Move to (29,4) and wait

[Kommisar Engel]

Move to 24/6 and wait

Sarina moves behind Xyne, readying herself to draw and fire.

[AncientSpark]

Player Phase
Combat: Stellar vs Army 9
Stellar Attacks! 17 Damage!
Army 9 Attacks! 4 Damage!
Stellar Attacks! 17 Damage!
-Army 9 has been slain! Stellar gains 35 XP!

Enemy Phase:
Combat: Clyve vs Army 5
Army 5 Attacks! 13 Damage!
Clyve Attacks! 10 Damage!
-Clyve gains 15 XP!

Xyne – Provoke Activates – Army 13

Combat: Xyne vs Army 13
Army 13 Attacks! 5 Damage!
Xyne Attacks! 10 Damage!
-Xyne gains 15 XP!

Mercenary Team
Name|Class|Lvl|XP|HP|Str|Mag|Skl|Spd|Lck|Def|Res|M ov|Traits|Skills|Item
Sarina|Archer Lord|1|0|18/18|6|0|11|11|4|4|0|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Bow (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)
Clyve|Myrmidon|1|15|4/17|7|0|10|10|5|4|1|6|-|Geomancy|Iron Sword (45/46), Iron Sword (46/46), Vulnerary (3/3)
Xyne|Soldier|1|15|15/20|7|0|7|7|3|8|3|6|-|Provoke|Iron Lance (44/45), Javelin (25/25), Vulnerary (3/3)
Andromeda|Troubadour|1|0|19/19|7|2|3|8|2|6|8|5|-|Pass|Iron Sword (46/46), Slim Sword (35/35), Heal (40/40), Vulnerary (3/3)
Samuel|Thief|1|0|16/16|6|0|7|9|4|7|3|6|-|Shade|Iron Dagger (45/45), Iron Knife (25/25), Vulnerary (3/3), Lockpicks (15/15)
Stellar|Wyvern Rider|1|45|16/20|9|0|8|8|3|10|2|8|D, F|Pass|Iron Lance (45/45), Javelin (25/25), Vengeance (43/45), Vulnerary (3/3)
Enemies
Name|Class|Lvl|XP|HP|Str|Mag|Skl|Spd|Lck|Def|Res|M ov|Traits|Skills|Item
Army 1|Archer|1|0|20/20|6|0|7|5|0|4|2|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45)
Army 2|Archer|1|0|22/22|5|0|6|7|0|3|1|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45)
Army 3|Archer|2|0|18/18|7|0|5|8|3|5|1|6|-|-|Steel Bow (35/35)
Army 4|Bandit|1|0|20/20|7|0|7|9|0|6|0|6|-|-|Iron Axe (45/45)
Army 5|Bandit|1|0|10/20|10|0|8|8|0|3|0|6|-|-|Iron Axe (45/45)
Army 6|Bandit|2|0|25/25|10|0|2|10|2|1|0|6|-|-|Steel Axe (35/35), Hand Axe (25/25)
Army 7|Mage|1|0|17/17|2|7|10|7|0|2|5|5|-|-|Thunder (40/40)
Army 8|Mage|1|0|17/17|1|10|5|9|0|3|5|5|-|-|Wind (40/40)
Army 9|Soldier|1|0|0/23|7|0|4|5|3|4|0|6|-|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 10|Soldier|2|0|25/25|8|0|4|5|0|7|0|6|-|-|Steel Lance (35/35), Javelin (25/25)
Army 11|Knight|1|0|20/20|9|0|4|4|0|9|0|5|A|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 12|Knight|1|0|21/21|7|0|5|3|0|10|0|5|A|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 13|Ranger|1|0|10/20|9|0|6|6|0|5|0|6|-|-|Iron Sword (45/45)
Army 14|Ranger|1|0|20/20|7|0|6|10|0|2|0|6|-|-|Iron Sword (45/45)
Army 15|Ranger|3|0|23/23|7|5|8|8|0|5|0|6|-|-|Wind Edge (20/20)
Korlis|Soldier|3|0|22/22|8|0|6|10|4|7|2|6|-|-|Steel Lance (35/35), Javelin (25/25)

[BenTheJester]

The bandit reacted to Clyve's glare by charging him. His axe was swung, and strong horizontal strike hit Clyve on his right side, which instantly triggered a mirror reaction from Clyve, not a second later.

What seemed strange is that in his weird, cold, disconnected phase, Clyve did not seem to feel any pain; even more weird than that is how this trance ended the exact moment Clyve's sword drew blood.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9987/myrmidonportrait.gif
"Yeah sure Andromeda, we can bet on it."

He didn't even had time to draw his bloodied weapon out from the bandit's side, that Samuel jumped over his shoulder, striking with his knife while Andromeda came from the bandit's right side and drew the killing blow, stealing Clyve's kill.

While that hardly seemed fair, Clyve knew he would catch up soon enough. He moved closer to his next target.

Move to (28,10)

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gifhttp://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaBattleSprite.gif
Andromeda take the opening that Samuel gives her to run her sword through the brute's lung.
"Like candy from a baby. I almost feel bad ganging up on the simpleton."
She draws her sword from the corpse.
"Slow down, Clyve. You aren't killing anyone if you don't let me patch you up!"move to (28,6) and attack enemy #5

[Vexxation]

Sam stood a distance behind Clyve, waiting to strike. He couldn't let Clyve face the brute alone. After a particularly brutal exchange, he found his opening. With a practiced motion, he quickly whipped out a small knife and lunged at the hulking brute in front of Clyve.

Samuel "Lightfingers": Rubies, friends, precious rubies for you...

Sam's remarks fell coldly upon striking. As he withdrew his knife, he smiled darkly.

Stay put and attack Bandit #5.

[Mythestopheles]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll160/cal98/Xyne.jpg
Xyne pulls out his Javelin
Xyne: Let's see how this new lance works out.

Xyne moves to (28,7), Attacks Army 5 with Javelin

[Embers]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6769/kaosup.png

Stellar Hawk: "Good, good! Finish him off."

Stella moves to (29,7) Attacks with Iron Lance [Back up Plan] if the enemy is still alive.

[BenTheJester]

OOC: Huh, Xyne, the plan changed, you do not attack Army 5 anymore, Andromeda and Samuel do

[Kommisar Engel]

Sarina attacks Army 13

Sarina fires an arrow at the enemy, aiming for it's heart.

[AncientSpark]

Player Phase:

Combat: Andromeda vs Army 5
Andromeda Attacks! 8 Damage!
Army 5 Attacks! 11 Damage!
-Andromeda gains 15 XP!

Combat: Samuel vs Army 5
Samuel Attacks! 5 Damage!
-Army 5 has been slain! Samuel gains 45 XP!

-Xyne’s move has been voided, but it assumes that he still moves over.

Combat: Sarina vs Army 13
Sarina Attacks! 7 Damage!
Sarina Attacks! 7 Damage!
-Army 13 has been slain! Sarina gains 45 XP!

Mercenary Team
Name|Class|Lvl|XP|HP|Str|Mag|Skl|Spd|Lck|Def|Res|M ov|Traits|Skills|Item
Sarina|Archer Lord|1|45|18/18|6|0|11|11|4|4|0|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Bow (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)
Clyve|Myrmidon|1|15|4/17|7|0|10|10|5|4|1|6|-|Geomancy|Iron Sword (45/46), Iron Sword (46/46), Vulnerary (3/3)
Xyne|Soldier|1|15|15/20|7|0|7|7|3|8|3|6|-|Provoke|Iron Lance (44/45), Javelin (25/25), Vulnerary (3/3)
Andromeda|Troubadour|1|15|8/19|7|2|3|8|2|6|8|5|-|Pass|Iron Sword (46/46), Slim Sword (35/35), Heal (40/40), Vulnerary (3/3)
Samuel|Thief|1|45|16/16|6|0|7|9|4|7|3|6|-|Shade|Iron Dagger (45/45), Iron Knife (25/25), Vulnerary (3/3), Lockpicks (15/15)
Stellar|Wyvern Rider|1|45|16/20|9|0|8|8|3|10|2|8|D, F|Pass|Iron Lance (45/45), Javelin (25/25), Vengeance (43/45), Vulnerary (3/3)
Enemies
Name|Class|Lvl|XP|HP|Str|Mag|Skl|Spd|Lck|Def|Res|M ov|Traits|Skills|Item
Army 1|Archer|1|0|20/20|6|0|7|5|0|4|2|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45)
Army 2|Archer|1|0|22/22|5|0|6|7|0|3|1|6|-|-|Iron Bow (45/45)
Army 3|Archer|2|0|18/18|7|0|5|8|3|5|1|6|-|-|Steel Bow (35/35)
Army 4|Bandit|1|0|20/20|7|0|7|9|0|6|0|6|-|-|Iron Axe (45/45)
Army 5|Bandit|1|0|0/20|10|0|8|8|0|3|0|6|-|-|Iron Axe (45/45)
Army 6|Bandit|2|0|25/25|10|0|2|10|2|1|0|6|-|-|Steel Axe (35/35), Hand Axe (25/25)
Army 7|Mage|1|0|17/17|2|7|10|7|0|2|5|5|-|-|Thunder (40/40)
Army 8|Mage|1|0|17/17|1|10|5|9|0|3|5|5|-|-|Wind (40/40)
Army 9|Soldier|1|0|0/23|7|0|4|5|3|4|0|6|-|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 10|Soldier|2|0|25/25|8|0|4|5|0|7|0|6|-|-|Steel Lance (35/35), Javelin (25/25)
Army 11|Knight|1|0|20/20|9|0|4|4|0|9|0|5|A|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 12|Knight|1|0|21/21|7|0|5|3|0|10|0|5|A|-|Iron Lance (45/45)
Army 13|Ranger|1|0|0/20|9|0|6|6|0|5|0|6|-|-|Iron Sword (45/45)
Army 14|Ranger|1|0|20/20|7|0|6|10|0|2|0|6|-|-|Iron Sword (45/45)
Army 15|Ranger|3|0|23/23|7|5|8|8|0|5|0|6|-|-|Wind Edge (20/20)
Korlis|Soldier|3|0|22/22|8|0|6|10|4|7|2|6|-|-|Steel Lance (35/35), Javelin (25/25)

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gifhttp://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaBattleSprite.gif"Here I come, Clyve. Try not to bleed to much."
move next to Clyve and heal him

[Embers]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6769/kaosup.png

Stellar Hawk: "Andromeda, Heal everyone while I go kill the traitor in the next room. Sam, come on, lets gets your nimble little fingers to work."

[COLOR="Red"]Stella moves to (29,13)

[BenTheJester]

Clyve smiles as Andromeda puts her hand on the massive axe wound.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9987/myrmidonportrait.gif
"Ahhhh that feels good. Guess I owe you one now, huh?"

Clyve moves to (25,10) and waits.

[4is111]

Andromeda
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/4is111/AndromedaPortrait-1.gif
"You can pay me back with those coins once I win the bet."

[Kommisar Engel]

Sarina fires an arrow at the wall's weak point (For Massive Damage! XD)

"Break through"