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2011-07-19, 08:42 AM (ISO 8601)
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The Shattered Kingdoms - Yuan-Ti Chronicles (IC)
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Every citizen of the island nation of Crystalden knows it's history. For some of the longer lived races, they may have even seen it first hand. The nation has not been born of noble efforts, good intentions, or anything but the basest of humanoid nature. Conquest. Desire for a feeling of safety. Yet despite all of this, it was less than half of a millennium ago that tribes ceased their bickering, and all united under a single banner.
But that was a long, long time ago.
For fifty years, the countryside has once again been ravaged by war. Death and destruction. The unseen, unknown foe had struck quickly, come in the night where the nation was least defended. Invaders rode from the southwest, razing villages, slaughtering not only those able to fight, but women and children as well; innocence be damned. Crystalden held a small standing force, remnants of a war and peacekeeping effort from so long ago. However, with these new attackers upon the horizon, they became necessary once again. Political tensions held high, but the three powers of Crystalden on some small level put aside their differences, letting their armies stand together against the invading threat.
The City of the Ancients loosed draconic magic unknown and unseen to most, a ward to shade their grand, ornate city from the encroaching attackers.
Sapphire City began construction on a wall. One large and grand enough to repel thousands of men, to deflect the largest and most powerful of balistas.
The Capitol city, the island's namesake herself, set upon the construction of three large military academies. One for each major school of combat. Divine, Arcane, and Martial. Each of these academies, while fully functional, had their own ulterior purpose. Each housed a powerful artifact, the most powerful mages that the nation posessed pouring every last drop of mana and energy into the small glass orbs. These mages made the ultimate sacrifice. Their power still flows on today, creating a large, impenetrable, blue translucent barrier around the city, which has grown to fill its stoneladen boundaries to a T. Commerce and trade still flows, yet the only entry to the city is through these three academies.
And this is where you found yourself one day. No matter your reasons, you felt a call to battle, a reason to fight in your nation's defense. Whether you were sent on a peacekeeping effort from a small village, or took up the sword yourself, you found yourself in the academy. You found yourself fighting through your graduation exam.
You find yourself on your way to battle. It has been some time since you joined the military. You have seen combat, in varying degrees. The march to battle is nothing new to you. The destination, as you have been informed, is the western front of Sapphire City. Just a three day's trek from the capitol. The Yuan-Ti menace continues to encroach, and you have heard whispers of fear from your superiors, from the council, trickling down the grapevine as such is its inclination. It has been fifty years since the cultists began to attack, and they show no sign of relent.
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You just know you go where you are ordered. You fight for Crystalden. For your families, your homes, your personal gain. So it is here that you find yourself. Encamped just hours from Sapphire City's eastern border. You have been told by your superior that you would be briefed on the situation at dawn, and to be prepared for combat on the morning light.
The fire before you crackles beautifully, almost hauntingly. Activity is scattered throughout the camp, more small fires surrounded by individual squads or platoons. The music of a hundred bards sings to the heaven in a mangled chorus, and to those attentive enough, clanking glasses can be heard whispering through the night.Last edited by Titanium Fox; 2011-07-28 at 07:27 AM.
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2011-07-19, 09:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas sits by the fire, a handful of gravel whispering up and down the length of the black adamantine blade encrusted with runes and bearing a glittering whit crystal on the hilt. The fire also glitters off the teardrop shaped red crystal nestled on the breastplate of his armour.
Sipping from a battered mug that just filled itself at Tomas's muttered command word he glances around, piercing blue eyes meeting and measuring each of the companions in turn.
So, looks like the best of the best have been gathered he jokes, Must be a suicide mission. Glancing at the horizon measuring the arrival of the morning sun. At least we'll find out soon.
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2011-07-19, 10:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Godfrey shifted back into his human form and immediately started to feel weight of his armor. The weight was there for like sixty hours, but seldom caused even minor hindrance in Godfrey's favorite wild shape. Now it had to be taken off. An awkward process, compared to putting it on. Godfrey took off finely crafted black plates and put them into his haversack, then put haversack on.
"About finding out soon... good idea. Looks like we are not hiding. Maybe they aren't too. I'll take a look. Will be back in two hours or so. Bjarni, stay here, guard against snake-things."
With these words druid shifted into the form of an eagle, flapped his wings and started to gain altitude flying in circles.Last edited by u-b; 2011-07-19 at 11:37 AM.
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2011-07-19, 11:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Aiwale sits by the fire with his armor in his haversack, sharpening his talons. "I dislike this waiting. When we wait, we leave ourselves open. When we are open, we are vulnerable." he says.
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2011-07-19, 12:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas watches the eagle fly away, then glances at the raptorian and the shifter. I feel a lack of claws here. He glances at the bear, and what's your story?
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2011-07-19, 12:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hyperactive Young Shifter
The night filled with the sounds of different activities within the camp, mostly dominated by the voices of the bards who sang to uplift the spirits of the weary and mostly anxious warriors of Crystalden. One of the other distinct sounds that could be heard only by the keenest of hearing was the sound coming from the edge of the camp, the sound of the air being cut by twin scimitars as they danced in harmony with each other. The wielder was a young muscular warrior, lean but muscular, with brown mane for a hair, green eyes, canines that jutted out even when his mouth was closed, and hair all over. A shifter.
The young shifter thrust and sliced as he performed his fighting maneuvers effortlessly and with precision. He imagined the shadow of a serpentine monster and danced around it, looking for openings. With a quick sidestep, he leapt high and crossed his scimitars, thrusting them down with all his weight. The shadow had just lost its head.
Satisfied with his practice session, he sheathed his weapons and picked up his haversack that he placed behind one of the tents, and went back to his platoon's campfire. When he got there, he looked for a spot where he could sit among his comrades, and upon sitting down, looked at them one by one. Some wore full plated armor, others, breastplates, some chose hide or lighter armor. Their weapons also also varied as their number, some prefering large swords, others halberds and others still seemed to use their claws or talons. They all were different, but they all looked tough. They had to be, he mused.
With nothing else to do, he stared at the fire and followed its movement while his ears trained on the conversation of the others. But as he stared into the fire he thought about what tomorrow would bring. Another opportunity to kill those monsters, that's for sure. As his thoughts went into how he would go about doing this, his attention was caught by an eagle flying overhead, making him look up. He then noticed the sky, which was now at its darkest. Just a few more hours 'til dawn.
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2011-07-19, 10:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Eagle continued to fly in circles around the same starting point, just higher and higher... 500 feet... 1000 feet... 1500 feet... observing the terrain, counting fires and their disposition. After reaching 2000 feet eagle started circling wider, instead of higher... 100 feet... 200 feet... 400 feet... circles continued to get wider and wider.
SpoilerTake 10 on any spot checks, that would be 29. Not expecting to see any specific individuals, only camps, fires, roads, terrain and so on.
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2011-07-20, 08:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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As Godfrey reaches his highest altitude and begins to soar in slow, sweeping circles, he can see the great monolithic walls of Sapphire City just to the west of where his fellow soldiers are encamped. He sees the campfires of his own comrades, the camp sprawling thousands of feet in any direction. A tree or two falls below him, presumably for both firewood and to help make room for the now encamped soldiers, taking refuge in the woods.
The main road that the army had been following stretched out, just past Sapphire City before doubling back, up to a large wooden doorway. The road continued on beyond this double back, seeming to span off into the distance.
The woods you currently are encamped in don't seem to go on for much longer, at most two hours travel until the forest gives way to plains.Avatar by DirtyTabs in the Adopt-A-Pony thread.
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2011-07-20, 09:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Godfrey sharply dived back to whence he started, landed, then again assumed human form.
"It seems that we're in the middle of the whole army or something like that... everyone is free to take a nap and not worry about security. Forest. Then plains. Not much of interest."
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2011-07-20, 09:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas looks up as the druid sembled back into his human form shivering at the unnaturalness of it.
Thanks my friend. In that case I'll catch some sleep."
He looks across at the bear, still trying to guess if its another druid or not before unrolling his magical sleeping bag, crawling in and preparing for sleep.
"Wake me if there's trouble"Last edited by DrK; 2011-07-20 at 09:12 AM.
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2011-07-20, 11:15 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hyperactive Young Shifter
He watched wide-eyed as the eagle landed in their midst and transformed into human form. This events never failed to amuse the young shifter, for he only knew the ways of the blade. When he joined the military he came to know the different ways one could go about in a fight. Some used weapons like himself, some tricks and cunning, others used magic. His mother knew some magic herself but he never grew to get the hang of it.
Seeing that some had taken the time to sleep, he followed suit. He would need all the rest he could get. And sleep makes it faster for tomorrow to arrive.
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2011-07-20, 12:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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"I'll take first watch, just to be safe." Aiwale offers.
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2011-07-20, 10:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Oh, no problem, you want - you watch. I'll sleep my watch though. Will wake up if something unusual happens." Druid got his armor out of haversack, said "Induit!" and suddenly black plates disappeared from the ground and in an instant appeared on him as if he put them on normally. Then druid put on the haversack and took off small leather bag he was wearing on his neck. Next he transformed into a bear, just like the other bear preset nearby, then put the leather bag on his neck (now it was hanging much tighter) and lay on the ground, putting his snout on his paws.
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2011-07-21, 10:59 AM (ISO 8601)
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The night is uneventful, just as Godfrey had predicted the evening before. Those who stay up on watch note the music and the revelry slowly dying down, fires beginning to wane, as the sounds of music and cheer give way to hushed whispers of worry and apprehension. It seems that the celebration was a facade to some after all.
It doesn't seem like long until light begins to pierce the night sky, only a few moments afforded in this betraying serenity until the sound of trumpets blare through the camp. Soldiers are quick to snap to prepare for the march and snap to attention. As enlisted prepare, the briefing for the day quickly travels down the ranks, tongues held finally by the Platoon Leaders shuffling amongst their men.
"ATTENTION!"
In front of you stands a face you recognize well. Lieutenant Colonel Chavor, and your commanding officer for this particular effort. Generally the Crystalden Military is relatively unorganized, orders filtering down from the Council to their Generals, and from their to their recipients. The fact that you had been assigned a specific commanding officer for this duration spoke volumes about the nature of what was to come on its own.
"I have been asked to give you what information you need to know in order to do what is needed out there today. Men, we stand at a precipice today. From what little we have been told through the various communication received from within the walls of Sapphire City, even with the might combined of both Sapphire City and Crystalden, we will find ourselves outnumbered."
"The threat we face is one we've all faced before. They don't appear to be showing any significant tricks today. Just wave after wave of these snakes, bearing down on our proud home."
"I don't need to tell you how important today will be. I expect you all to lay down your lives for the good of our society if need be."
The man lets out a soft, weary sigh, steeling himself before continuing.
"We will be meeting the remnants of Sapphire City's army just outside of their gates. We will be organized as needed, and there will be no ado. We will wade straight into the thick of battle. There isn't much time, and Sapphire City is one of the strongest bastions of power that we have on this rock."
Unspoken words seemed to hang in the air. A few of the greener soldiers in the rear of the camp exchanged worried looks.
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2011-07-21, 11:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hyperactive Young Shifter
The young shifter smiled the whole time the Colonel gave his speech. Only a few hours more, was the only thing that was running through his mind then. He looked at his comrades and saw mixed reactions; others like himself, visibly excited, others looking like they'd puke anytime, and others still receiving the orders stoically. When the assembly broke ranks he went back to his platoon's tent and proceeded to eat his breakfast.
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2011-07-21, 12:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Solid intelligence was always useful for casters who prepare spells. So Godfrey started doing just that - altering some of spells he had prepared. Not all of them, so he'll have a chance to eat something too.
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2011-07-21, 12:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Aiwale dons his armor and prepares his halbred. Before finalizing his preparation, he mutters a prayer to Tuilviel Glithien for protection and strength in the coming battle.
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2011-07-21, 01:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas crawls out his sleeping bag well rested and dows a quick mug of tea from his chased silver flask that fills at his command word. Donning his massive thick plated armour and garbing himself for war he listens atently to Colonel Chavor's speech saluting with the others.
If we must die, let us take as many of the serpents as possible with us.
Looking around the rest of the squad he motions them closer.
"Any suggestions for tactics in the coming fight? Master Bear in particular, is there any magical assitance or tricks that could help us prepare our defensive position?"
Looking down at himself, he motions at the armour, massive sword that extends before the groups eyes.
"I sadly have but one singular skill"
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2011-07-21, 05:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hyperactive Young Shifter
"I don't think we will be fighting defensively. Like the colonel said, we shall be wading straight into their midst, cutting down as many as we can as we go along," he butted in while finishing his meal.
He stood up and gathered all his belongings and continued. "But it would be very much increase our chances of survival fighting as a platoon, and it would certainly help me to know of my comrade's names and preferred battle tactics. The name's Hope, and I guess you can say my specialty is jumping straight into the opponents and cutting them down with my twin blades."
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2011-07-21, 09:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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"I'm Aiwale Tuliarne, the last known member of the Bravewing tribe. The cry my people use in battle is 'Death from above'. I follow this idea." Aiwale says, extending his wings to fully out.
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2011-07-21, 10:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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After preparing the spells, Godfrey returned to his human form and started to eat standard-issue army rations, drink standard-issue military water spiced with some non-standard-issue dried flowers and herbs, feed Bjarni and talk about upcoming fight.
Name's Godfrey. Godfrey Berthou. Bjarni's my companion... I mean, a bear. Don't get confused if we look alike.
About tactics... I have prepared enough copies of Barkskin, so all of us will get their skin hardened before the battle and will be better protected. It won't last whole day, only just above 3 hours, so I'll cast it right before combat. I'll also expend some diamond dust and cast Stoneskin on myself and on Bjarni. It has the same duration and will protect from blows by all but adamantine weapons. Sadly, can't have that on everyone. I think we should dispose of the snakes physically, most of the time, and hope we'll have enough capacity to do it. If hurt - step back so as not to fight several enemies at once, I think before Stoneskin wears off you shouldn't have position ahead of any bear, I have very little healing prepared.
The rest of my spells are mostly for emergencies and some for appropriate opportunities. If things get tough you may expect different animals or magical beasts appearing and fighting. If you are badly wounded or poisoned and see Unicorns - just talk to them and tell them to heal you. I have many copies of Entangle prepared, so we will likely not get swarmed all that much. That's about it... oh, and don't step into the mist.
After a quick breakfast, Godfrey reached into his haversack, pulled a rod, cast a spell, then put the rod back into the haversack. You see no visible change.
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2011-07-22, 01:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas nods as the others speak of their skills.
My skill is duelling the enemy until they are dead and I am not. Thank you for the offer of magical assistance Master Godfrey.
He looks around at the shifter- "Shall we stand side by side and face the oncoming horde?" he paises and a smile drifts across his face- "At least until the jumping begins."
Tomas will then sheathe his sword and move through the ranks of the men pushing forward for a position on the frontline.
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Moves readied:
Mithral Tornado
Divine Surge
Ruby Nightmare Blade
Moment Perfect Mind
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2011-07-22, 02:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hope
"Good, good. It seems we have a variety of tactics employed here, and we could work that to our advantage," he said while nodding. "It is best to coordinate attacks for efficiency. As Master Godfrey had pointed out, it is best to let him and his bear in Stoneskin take the brunt of the attacks while the rest of us do our business. We strike hard and strike down as many as we can. It is an honor to fight by your sides this day. You have my word that I will watch your backs, and I hope to count on you to watch mine. Also, to admit that you need help is not cowardice or lack of bravery nor skill on your part, so if one of you should need it, do not hesitate to shout out."
Then he turned to the man in full-plated armor. "And of course it would be an honor to fight beside you, Master...I am afraid I didn't catch your name."
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2011-07-22, 02:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas looks at the young shifter before smiling - Damondred, Tomas Damondred he replies. He looks at Hope again, before turning to Aiwale We three are nimble and quick- yes even me despite the armour - so maybe while Godfrey and Bjarni hold the line we should, if the opportunity arises prepare ourself for a triple attack against and enemy commander that we come across?
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2011-07-22, 08:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hope
"Mmm," Hope nodded. "Indeed, Master Damondred. Well, better make your final preparations. Check for your gear, sharpen your blades and equally your minds, ready your spells and maneuvers, and steel your resolve. Today we shall make names for ourselves!" He bumped his fist on his chest and looked at his companions one by one in the eyes, then proceeded to check his own gear and weapons, and went to the side for some light practice.
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2011-07-22, 09:02 AM (ISO 8601)
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As the hour slowly elapsed, the rest of the camp broke into various acts. Everything from training and mental preparation, to meditation, silent contemplation, and a few of the less disciplined among the army's ranks poured themselves a brew, quite well knowing how intense the battle to come would be. One could be overheard claiming that it was the only thing that could calm his nerves. His companion seemed to look on at him in disbelief.
It wasn't long before Lieutenant Colonel Chavor had returned, and stood before the now mostly broken down section of camp, seeming none to eager for what lay ahead himself.
"Men, line up. When I move into formation, fall in behind me."
Most of the company gave a curt nod, and seldom another word was spoken until the troops had fallen into the march. The last two days travel had been so much more relaxed than this. The march to the forest's edge only lasted an hour, and the morning sun had began to beat down upon the plains of Crystalden in earnest. On the horizon was clearly visible the grand Sapphire City wall, built as the Yuan-Ti began their first assaults only fifty years ago. The wall was the most herculean and ambitious feat of engineering seen to the nation's short recorded history; having been built in only five years, stretching nearly 100 feet into the air, shielding the inside of the city from view. However it's distinctive white body and blue battlements still allowed the city to retain it's unique, regal feel despite the slab of stone serving as it's protector.
The minutes seemed to drag on, time slowing as the company of the four finally gained sight to the rendezvous. The sounds of steel meeting steel could be heard in the distance, and for those most skilled in perception, the figures of the snake like foes that had served as an enemy for so many years were just barely in sight.
Lieutenant Colonel Chavor broke from the line, leading his company towards the inside, closer to sapphire city. He didn't say a word, but the soldiers behind him knew better than to question.
From here, it wasn't long until the One Hundred soldiers were more than close enough to the front line of combat to see the whites of their foes serpentine eyes.
"We have orders to hold the line here! If we fall, Sapphire City falls!"
Silence.
"Ready men?"
A chorus of "Yes Sir!" could be heard from all around.
"CHARGE!"
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2011-07-22, 09:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tomas
Tomas jogged along with the rest of the infantry struggling to keep up with the rapid loping bears, shifter or the winged raptorian. As he crested the rise passing through edge of the struggling forest and saw the enemy so close he could feel his heart pounding. He smiled in anticipation of the battle to come- eyes seeking a high ranking enemy from the cover of his wide steel shield emblazoned with the flag of Crystalden. The city - his home and his protector was close, its presence an immutable point of inspiration for him and he would see dead those that threatened it.
He held open his hand and the crystal on the sword's pommel pulsed, the 8ft length of sword literally flying into his open hand as he joined in the charge - CRYSTALDEN the roar in his throat, massive vanguard treads tearing up chunks of the rough ground sword held high as he moved into the punishing stance that all Iron Heart novices learn running headlong towards the front rank of the enemy surrounded by brave men of the city.
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So going for the no subtlety charge straight into them approach.
Currently fighting with Shield and Large bastard sword in Punishing Stance (+1d6 damage, -2AC)
So AC is currently 24 + 4 natural Barkskin bonus for final AC 28.
Initiative is (1d20+6)[13]
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2011-07-22, 09:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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On the first sight of enemy Godfrey called his comrades together, pulled two very similar looking rods rod and cast Barkskin on each one of them and on both himself and Bjarni. Then he put the rods away and took a pinch of diamond dust from a small pouch. He sprinkled the dust on both himself and on Bjarni, then cast another spell. After finishing with spells he transformed into a large brown bear and ready for battle. Not all that much inspired, more likely calm. Charge? Oh, well then, let's charge.
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Godfrey (1d20+1)[19]
Bjarni (1d20+2)[3]
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2011-07-22, 12:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hope
Hope was eager to charge at the enemy even before the signal was given, his hands holding tightly around his weapons' hilts, his fangs showing in a snarl. Then he remembered his promise to his mother, and so he took a deep breath to calm himself down. He felt his muscled body relax and took some swing with his weapons and felt the difference. The tension in his muscles was gone, he could feel his body in tune to his mind's every command, and he felt as if he could go as fast and swing as hard as he wanted to. The only expression left on his face now was that of a tempered aggression.
When the command was given, the young shifter sprinted out ahead of the rest save for the raptoran flying overhead and others on mounts. After a few seconds he decided to slow down and pace himself with the others. He assumed an aggressive stance as he made his long strides and came closer and closer into the enemy's lines, and readied himself for the impending opening clash.
SpoilerInitiative - (1d20+3)[7]
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Moment of Perfect Mind
Wall of Blades
White Raven Tactics
Pouncing Charge
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Blood in the Water
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22 + 4 from Stoneskin = 26
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2011-07-25, 11:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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Eager to fight, yet waiting for the Ialwiernel* Yuan-Ti to move first, Aiwale hovers over the field.
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(1d20+2)[18]
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80/80
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19+Barkskin=23
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