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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 16:59:20 GMT -7
The Room, as Lukas knew it, was cold and damp, with the added quality of being completely dark. However, he knew what was to come just as much as everyone else in the testing hall awaiting outside. And so it was that he had been resting since, that he came to his feet silently when the door opened with no explanation, prowling into the arena, a vast empty stone space ringed with stalactites and balconies hewn into the very rock itself, where dark shadows flitted back and forth. Some of them spoke, and although he knew that anything he was hearing was being said on purpose, a faint prickle of irritation still lined the back of his neck at the murmurs of,
"Looks like he won't last long."
"Perhaps we should have bet on someone else."
"He's in THAT Army, you see."
However, the iron-clad rule that thieves did not go against fellow thieves had been hammered into him after his first fight with the other trainees. He'd won, of course, but he'd come out so bruised and battered that even his own rather cold estimation counted it as a loss. And besides, he knew this was as much part of the test as any other. They wanted him to fold under pressure. So they waited, until finally, the noise stopped at an unhead signal, and the shadows stilled.
"Geas. Your test is to eliminate this."
A familiar voice spoke softly, moments before a small child-like bundle of green skin and bones were tossed into the arena, whimpering pitifully and tangled in an old net. There was no warning, however, just as the goblinoid, clothed in rags, suddenly tore out of the net with a hidden rusty dagger, and darted towards Lukas with a feral shriek.
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:09:17 GMT -7
Rfx 4 vs Rfx 1, Lukas goes First
"Beware, for it is not nearly as-" Patoris' voice stopped in faint surprise as Lukas suddenly met the goblin in a charge every bit as vicious as its own, only to slide by, knife blade arcing brutally through the air at the goblin's neck. His face was contorted into a silent snarl, as memories flickered past through in his head, distant voices, panicked calls and voices, interspersed with the sound of gunfire and violent death all around him.
Attack Roll, using Hit
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"Goddamnit, they're climbing from the walls, the wa-Gghrk!"
"Patterson's down! They got Patterson! What the hell-Infrared is picking up dozens of these things! We need to retreat or we're all dead! Why the hell are they so fast!"
"Fireteam B, out of ammo. Shit, contacts, rapidly closing, Shitshitshit-Oh God! Jesus! Please, I surrender, I surrender-"
"This is Captain Izumi speaking. All remaining units to pull back to positions Alamo. I repeat-Bambambam-Position Alamo. Perimeter's breached, we need to tighten in."
He still had no idea why the voices had sounded so familiar, where it had been, or what had occurred truly... What he did know for deadly certain was that these things were the enemy, and that they'd killed comrades. However, in the midst of his reverie, it seemed the goblin was not dead yet...
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:17:26 GMT -7
Initial Ability Roll to Determine Turn Immunity or Not(+1, 40 or greater needed):
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Result: 2 Damage to Outcast1, 1 LP remaining
The Goblinoid Outcast, hissing spitefully at the deep slice in its torso and feeling the icy bite of death, realized that even though the test examinees had blunted the knife, that this was an opponent it would have to risk its life against. Summoning up deep reserves of strength, it struck back against Lukas.
Basic Goblinoid Attack(+1, 4 or greater needed)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:21:21 GMT -7
Result: Successful attack back, dealing 1 Damage with Ferocious Assault Active
Lukas was moderately surprised to discover that the goblinoid had not gone down, and stabbed deeply into it a second time, trying to kill it even as it descended into what he knew was a near-death frenzy. Meanwhile, upon the balconies, muttered conversation began anew, not that they were concerned about the stab wound that was trying to slowly bleed its way out of Lukas' leathers, but due to the interesting turn this examination had taken.
Attack Roll, using Hit(+2, 8 or greater needed)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:24:38 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 4/5, EP 1/3| STR 1, RFX 3(2), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(Revealed to be -1 Rfx temporarily!)
Result: Killed Outcast1, -1 LP
Hissing, frothing, and unwilling to die as the Goblinoid might be, it was still dead nonetheless once the knife pierced its skull. However, just as Lukas was about to head back out of the Arena, another Goblinoid that had been lurking in the shadows leapt out of hiding to assail him!
Basic Goblinoid Attack(+1, 5 or greater)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:29:29 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 3.5/5, EP 1/3| STR 1, RFX 3(2), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(Revealed to be -1 Rfx temporarily!)
Result: Success, 0.5 Damage to Lukas.
Now Lukas was growing tired, his knife arm heavy. Turning around with just perhaps a hint of desperation, he swung the blade which he now knew to be sabotaged at the goblinoid that had so shown itself wearily, sighing.
Attack Roll using Hit(+2, Need 8+)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:34:20 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 3.5/5, EP 0/3| STR 1, RFX 3(2), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(Revealed to be -1 Rfx temporarily!)
Result: Successful Hit to Outcast2, 2 Damage, 1 LP Remaining! Ferocious Assault active on Outcast2
Now it was the new Goblinoid's turn to realize its clear and present danger upon having revealed itself, as it suffered a blow to the lung, causing ichor to flood into its mouth as it coughed it out. Eyes glowing madly, it struck out at its tormentor, vowing to drag him down with it.
Basic Goblinoid Attack(+2, Need 5+)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:37:08 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 2.5/5, EP 1/3| STR 1, RFX 3(2), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(Revealed to be -1 Rfx temporarily!)
Result: Success, 1 Damage to Lukas, 2.5 LP left
Now Lukas was wounded significantly, and had to discard the previous skill and refinement of technique for the present simple use of cracking open the goblinoid's skull, before it dragged him down and mauled him to death in its own dying frenzy.
Basic Attack(+2, Need 8+)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 17:40:03 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 2.5/5, EP 0/3| STR 1, RFX 3(2), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(Revealed to be -1 Rfx temporarily!)
Result: Success, 1 Damage to Outcast2, Death!
Lukas coughed up blood as he watched the last life ebb from the goblinoid's corpse, tiny hands trying futilely to pry away the knife he'd impaled in its chest to the last. He glanced up, seeking out the eyes of Patoris, before rising and nodding to his knife. "Get me an actual blade next time. Not a dress knife." And with that, he gave an ironic bow before hobbling out, seeking out the infirmary, and perhaps getting a drink to congratulate himself on passing his last test..
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 18:48:38 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 4/5, EP 1/3| STR 1, RFX 3(4), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(+1 Rfx)
Later on, two mysterious packages along with payment was sent along to Lukas' room, along with an ironic note describing it as payment for "services rendered"...
Loot Roll 1(+3)
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Loot Roll 2(+3)
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Post by Wolfie on May 2, 2023 19:08:17 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 4/5, EP 1/3| STR 1, RFX 3(4), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0) Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Worn Knife(+1 Rfx) Later on, two mysterious packages along with payment was sent along to Lukas' room, along with an ironic note describing it as payment for "services rendered"... Loot Roll 1(+3) AJXmKsfpLoot Roll 2(+3)
Loot Roll ResultsReceivedWell-kept plate armour (+4 to Constitution, Warrior/Paladin), well-kept helm (+3 to Constitution) Shortsword (rusted; -1 to Strength, +3 to Reflex), silver coin Global Moderator Notes: Silver paid out to account on 02-May-2023 by Wolfie . |
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