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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jul 24, 2012 16:27:33 GMT -5
Rory Noland: District Seven Female Tribute
With a nod, Rory smiled. Jasmine was the pragmatic one. Rory, the passionate one. Both had their merits and pitfalls. But she couldn't help but notice how well they worked together.
"Everyone keep your eyes open. I doubt we're the first ones here."[/color] Rory said. "We go down in a line shoulder to shoulder with some space between us. Jasmine and I will sandwich Tank and Rowan."[/color]
Archers at the their flanks seemed like the best idea. Archer and one tiny girl with a bow. But still one and a half archers are better than one.
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Post by Seryna on Jul 24, 2012 21:23:43 GMT -5
The Big Alliance are the first to start venturing towards the Cornucopia. As they start to walk; a bench is raised up from the ground. Upon the bench are a row of backpacks; each marked with a district number. There are quite a few with the same number: these have a bit more definition. Rory, Rowan and Tank for example, see District 7: Rory, District 7: Tank & District 7: Rowan. The Big Alliance doesn't see any other tributes at the moment - they are the first to venture onto the killing field. Micha remains at Rory's side; Pearl lags behind Rowan. Rowan is where Rory has decided; axe in hand and an expression of concentration on her face.
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Post by Kulvar on Jul 24, 2012 21:52:22 GMT -5
Jasmine Coverfield, District 11 Female
Jasmine glanced around the killing field. No tributes and an extremely inviting bench with backpacks on display. She held her breath, searching around for the trap and the death and the incoming pain she expected. There were things that were easy in life... the feast wasn't one of them. Gamemakers held Feasts to brew conflict and draw blood between tributes.
There would be blood, and Jasmine knew it. The question boiling in her mind wasn't which packs to take, but rather where the attack would come from. She got close to the bench. "Grab'n'go."
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jul 24, 2012 22:09:52 GMT -5
Rory Noland: District Seven Female Tribute
Rory looked around her eyes darting around, trying to anticipate where they attack would come from. Then she remembered that she should throw her expectations out of the window. The attacks would come from everywhere. She looked at Micha, her expression was worried but her eyes were compassionate and her tone was soothing. "Stay close."[/color]
Spotting their packs Rory, took a breath, and then nodded when Jasmine spoke. "Grab and go. Head toward the forest. Just like before."[/color]
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Post by Seryna on Jul 25, 2012 11:41:47 GMT -5
"Look." The young man pointed with the end of his bow towards the Big Alliance. "First pickings."
Sorrel followed his gaze and frowned at seeing Jasmine among the group. "Don't you think they're a little big?" She tried a logical appeal. "We should wait until they split up at the bags."
Cain grunted. Waiting didn't seem to be his strong suit. Thankfully he turned his head and jabbed out in another direction. "There."
A lone tribute was sneaking along the outskirts of the Cornuopia; his eye on the bench of gear. Oh no, Sorrel realized. They are serious about killing as many as possible. She thought that she might be sick.
"Your with me." Elena declared. "Cain provides arrow support."
Without another word; the brunnette wielding a knife races towards the tribute. Sorrel falls into a half hearted run behind her. Cain notches an arrow; following the girls with his eyes.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jul 25, 2012 17:29:29 GMT -5
Following Rory's instructions, Tank moved forward towards his own bag, curious as to what lay inside. As Rory was still next to him, a thought occurred.
"What about the other district bags?"
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Post by Kulvar on Jul 25, 2012 17:50:39 GMT -5
Jasmine Coverfield, District 11 Female[/u]
Jasmine kept eying the field, then snatched her pack from the bench. She could check what was in it when they were safe and out of the line of fire. She glanced to Tank as he asked, and she re-nocked an arrow after settling her pack next to her other bag.
"Grab yers first, we can snatch more if'n we gots the time," she stated simply.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jul 25, 2012 17:57:00 GMT -5
Rory Noland: District Seven Female Tribute
"Jasmine's right,"[/color] Rory affirmed, as she slung her bag over her shoulder. Once everyone had their backpacks they could leave. Would they be able to do so once they did, now that was the question. Rory saw movement and she tensed. "Get your packs first. They're what we really need anyway. Worry about the rest later."[/color]
If we have a later...[/color]
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Post by Seryna on Jul 25, 2012 18:05:57 GMT -5
The first blood of the #25th Hunger Games feast had been spilled; sliced free with Elena's knife. She's shrieking nonsensical words; hacking at the mousy boy that you don't even remember from the Blood Bath. His shirt is stained with blood. Sorrel stands behind Elena; pale faced and wide eyed. Another tribute is sneaking up behind Elena and Sorrel. He makes a gasp as Cain's arrow lodges in his left shoulder. Sorrel turns with her sword; slicing a shallow cut to the male tribute's collarbone. Sorrel gasps in surprise and a little bit of revulsion. The boy lunges forward; a sword aimed towards Sorrel's heart. Jace and Lallek's choice to remain on the outskirts places them on the flat, sandy ground of Cornucopia nearest to the Forrest. They see three boys running from the forrest towards the Corncuopia. All three turn and evaluate Jace and Lallek. There's a tense moment when one is preparing a throwing knife while staring at Jace. His allies continue running towards Cornucopia however; and he falls in step behind them. Jace and Lallek are left unmolested for the moment. Apart from the fighting, they note three more individuals approaching. One from the Frozen Tundra, one from the Wasteland and one from the Meadow. All three pause at the outskirts too far for Jace and Lallek to guess at identies. The three are also watching the Cornucopia. The Big alliance consisting of Jasmine, Micha, Pearl, Rory, Rowan and Tank were progressing towards the bench of bags when a sound distracted them. The sound of running feet and jostling armor. Turning; they see the three male tributes from the forrest racing straight towards them. Two immediately veer towards Pearl - perhaps taking a visual cue from her leg brace. The third hurtles a knife towards Jasmine. Joel rolled 3 dice to "Throwing knives at Jasmine" 9,6,10,7 (2 successes) Beast rolled 5 dice to "Attacking Pearl " 5,3,3,7,9 (1 successes) Link 2012-07-26 01:02:16 Beast rolled 5 dice to "Attacking Pearl " 7,2,1,8,7 (1 successes) Rowan rolled 7 dice to "Attacking Joel" 7,1,9,5,10,5,5,8 (3 successes)
Pearl shrieks as two thin, bloody gashes form on her hurt leg; just above the brace. Jasmine feels a jolt of pain as a throwing knife catches her on her left forearm. Rowan wordlessly steps forward; swinging her axe towards the male attacking Jasmine. A good sized bloody gash appears on his right forearm, but he doesn't look intimidated.
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Post by Kulvar on Jul 25, 2012 18:50:37 GMT -5
Jasmine Coverfield, District 11 Female[/u] Jasmine flinched as the knife skittered across her arm. It hurt, but little more than Diamond's knife that first day, or even the bird a night or two before. She spun, bow coming up to the offending tribute. She zeroed in on her throat, loosing the arrow right over Rowan's shoulder. May not kill him, but if it drove him and other tributes away, it would work just as well. 10,7,7,2,8,6,1,1,9,1 (3 successes) Jasmine's arrow flew true cutting a nasty gash into Joel's throat. Not a killing shot, but damned close. Jasmine shot him a bloodthirsty glare, slowly shaking her head. Her arm may be bleeding, but... it'd heal, and for now, adrenaline was pushing her beyond pain. "Gotta go, Rowan!" She beat a few steps toward the mountains, the only place that looked open without a tribute between the big alliance and escape.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jul 25, 2012 18:57:25 GMT -5
Rory Noland: District Seven Female Tribute
"Jasmine!"[/color] Rory screeched. She was clenching her axe so hard that she was sure she was driving her nails into her palm. "Micha, Tank, Pearl... time to go!"[/color]
Her put her hand on Micha's shoulder and pulled her back toward Pearl and the mountains. They needed to go and they needed to go now.
((Rory's got her pack and she's dodging. So def until next action is 11.)
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Post by mrbrightside on Jul 25, 2012 20:47:08 GMT -5
As they survey the carnage around the Cornucopia, Lallek applies the poison to his knives. The smell makes his nose wrinkle and his stomach turn, and with the utmost care he applies the poison to his blades. He wasn't sure what the effects would be, but he wasn't keen to find out. 2012-07-26 03:29:02 Lallek rolled 4 dice to "Int+Craft" (10-again) 10,5,3,10,8,8 (4 successes) 2012-07-26 03:28:45 Lallek rolled 5 dice to "Int+Survival" (10-again) 10,2,6,6,4,10,8 (3 successes) 2012-07-26 03:28:34 Lallek rolled 6 dice to "Dex+Survival" (10-again) 10,10,1,8,10,4,5,8,1 (5 successes) With knives prepared, his eyes begin to read the carnage. Rory and the Big Alliance were not weak by any means, and continued to prove their uncanny ability to survive. If they survived the day, he would be glad to follow them into the night to free Pearl and Micha from them. It was high time he took responsibility for Pearl's safety instead of letting Rory do all the work. Then Pearl gets hit and Lallek involuntarily takes a step forward. His hand tightens around his knives as he glares at his enemy. Pearl was injured, but not dead. She didn't need him yet. Nudging Jace towards the meadow, Lallek begins taking slow methodical steps. They wouldn't approach the boy who was watching the blood bath, but it seemed best to avoid the returning three boys from the forest. Lallek is in no rush though, he eyes the continued violence like a shark. He pays special attention to Pearl and those who have yet to enter combat. Things in the arena would change fast. There was a time to fight and a time to hunt. Now was the time to hunt. Animals knew how to play this game, and once again the predator is in control.
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Post by Seryna on Jul 25, 2012 22:05:58 GMT -5
The Cornucopia was becoming more populated by the minute. Two more tributes working by themselves had approached the bench; eying one another warily. They snatch thier own district bags. The two eye the Big Alliance and the three fighting them with open fear and apprehension... One tears his eyes away from the fight to look down the table. There was a nice plump district four bag. He glanced over to Pearl; who was too distracted from fighting. She wasn't even looking his way. The short tribute's hand extended towards those nice district four bags...
"Aaaah!" Elena shouts triumphantly as the tribute she was battling - and the one that had foolishly attacked her partner, Sorrel - fall to the ground, dead. There's a maniac look in her eye; one of glee and something not quite right.
"Nice one, Sorrel." She says quickly; her head jerking this way and that as she looks around the grounds. "Baited him right in."
Sorrel doesn't reply; eying the bloodied edge of her weapon. "Get thier packs." Elena declares. "We're getting thier bags, too." The girl begins striding towards the bench with the Feast bags. She has a confident swagger to match that uneven gaze to her eyes.
Pearl and Micha backpeddle away from the fight; all too eager to join the drive to flee. Rowan sets her jaw as she shoots a quick inquiring glance to Rory. She strides forward and seizes her own pack; then reaches over and snatches Micha's. She tosses it to Micha; who misses the catch. Micha scrambles on the ground to recover it. Rowan starts walking over to gather the rest of her alliance's packs - Pearl and Tanks. The three boys eye Rowan who was for the moment separated from her alliance.
It happens quickly. They dart in like a pack of hyenas; blades slicing at her exposed back...
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Post by QuinnTalon on Jul 26, 2012 8:37:48 GMT -5
Oh no they're not.
It's then that Jace takes off at a dead run, using the melee as cover and the fact that other than when he's smiling at hte camera people just do not seem to notice him [Presence 1]. It's duck and weave and count on Lallek to cover his back.
District 4 and District 9. That was what he was looking for, and he had traveled light for a reason.
Let everyone else have a bloodbath, he'd survive this just as he'd survived the first time.
Get what he needed. Get back to Lallek.
Dart in, and snag his own of the bags that they needed, and then move on to the Lallek's, and count on his Alliance-mate to make sure his back wasn't exposed.
[If Jace is attacked, he will go Full Dodge with Weaponry Dodge, which will put his Defense at 8]
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Post by Seryna on Jul 26, 2012 12:44:48 GMT -5
Seeing the Big Alliance and Pearl moving out of the fray was excellent. Tributes stealing other bags was not.
As Jace bolts for the bags Lallek realizes that it was inevitable. Others would try and steal the gear. With a bit of apprehension he follows after his partner at full speed. Lallek is careful to approach the Cornucopia in such a way that he didn't cross paths with the Big Alliance though. Jasmine's skill with a bow was not wrath he cared to incur.
Knives in his hands, Lallek sprints to his gear. His eyes now moving between Jace and the equipment ment to keep him alive.
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Post by Seryna on Jul 26, 2012 12:58:38 GMT -5
The brunnette district 8 girl was holding a long, bloody knife. Blood is slick on her forearms and she is glancing around with obvious intent to harm someone. She is approaching the gear bench when Jace speeds up to it. The girl slices at him with a wordless cry of rage. The knife goes wide; missing the midsection that she was aiming for. One had to remember that this girl has killed two tributes moments ago. Jace is now within arm's length of his bag; but Elena is still focussed on attacking him as she adjusts for a better grip on her weapon. Sorrel is coming up behind Jace and Elena. Seeing Elena's attack on Jace; she tries to curry favor by pitching in on Jace's alliance. Killing isn't natural to this girl; but her sword is already slick with blood. Someone already tried to kill her. Sorrel looks intent on Lallek as she swings a blade at him. Sorel puts her all into that swing, her arms propelling that blade into Lallek's left forearm. The cut is deep and bleeds profously. Rowan has her own problems as two of the blades aimed for her connect. One slices a shallow cut across the back of her left leg; the second is a much more serious cut to Rowan's shoulder blade. Rowan rolls to her feet; abandoning the bag. She seizes the idea to flee; applying great athletic ability as she races towards the mountains. Joel rolled 4 dice to "Attacking Rowan" 4,5,3,4 (0 successes) Link 2012-07-26 19:50:26 Beast rolled 4 dice to "Attacking Rowan" 7,8,8,4 (2 successes) Link 2012-07-26 19:50:08 Beast rolled 4 dice to "Attacking Rowan " 8,10,6,2,8 (3 successes) Elena rolled 5 dice to "Attacking Jace [ 13 - 8] " 1,3,2,5,6 (0 successes)
Sorrel rolled 7 dice to "Attacking Lallek (wp)" 2,1,8,8,2,9,10,1 (4 successes)
Rowan rolled 11 dice to "Footchase" 4,9,8,6,5,6,10,7,10,7,3,10,2,3 (5 successes)
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jul 26, 2012 16:32:35 GMT -5
With his Alliance heading for the mountains post haste, Tank made a last ditch effort to grab Rowan's bag from where it had fallen.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jul 26, 2012 18:05:22 GMT -5
Rory Noland: District Seven Female Tribute
"Rowan!"[/color] Rory called as her district mate jumped into the fray. She almost jumped into the fray but Rowan was already fleeing and Tank was advancing. Rory unclipped one of her throwing axes and took aim at Joel, hoping Jasmine would cover the other two.
"Jasmine cover Tank. I've got the boy that missed Rowan. Then we go."[/color] She told her alliance mate as they covered the retreat.
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Post by Kulvar on Jul 26, 2012 21:45:58 GMT -5
Jasmine Coverfield, District 11 Female[/u]
Jasmine growled, not likely loud enough for anyone to hear, as Rowan was viciously attacked. She backpedaled a handful of feet. Her first shot clearly hadn't done what she'd hoped it would. She listened to Rory's orders and brought her bow up. Make the next shot count, she thought to herself, and lined up a shot on one of the trio of boys threatening her alliance.
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Post by QuinnTalon on Jul 27, 2012 7:36:37 GMT -5
Jace Colton[/u]
He managed to dodge the threat meant for him, and snag his own bag off the table, scythe in his right hand and bag in his left as he now keeps his eyes on her. Watching as Lallek gets hit, there's a wordless angry sound that comes from this throat...
...This girl had gone downright feral, and he had a brother to worry about and keep alive.
Watch my back, and I'll watch your's.
"Lallek! Grab it and go!"
Never numbers. Always names. They were people.
He would live and probably die by that statement. They were people.
He wasn't going to wait around for that little girl to get it into her head to kill him. And he wasn't going to take her District bag. He was just going take a few steps back, and then take off at a dead run.
He doubted she would catch him....
...At least, he hoped she wouldn't.
[Full Dodge 8, Armor 3 again]
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Post by Seryna on Jul 28, 2012 17:19:23 GMT -5
Tank easily scooped up the bags that his alliance needed. His large form seemed to be too imposing for the other tributes to bother with. Rowan, Pearl and Micha continued to run towards the Mountains. A familiar - and likely not welcome - face of Rachel had entered the fray from the direction of the Frozen Wasteland while the alliances were focusing on the table. She had sidled up closer to the table; giving a nasty grin to those she used to travel with. "Hello, Jasmine." Rachel stated, her words barbed in more ways than one. Her fist moved quickly; revealing something that sparkled in the sunlight as it flew towards Jasmine. It was revealed to be a throwing knife as it grazed Jasmine's right knuckle. The pack of three boys were not the giving up type. The one that was bleeding from the wound incurred from Jasmine sought out easier prey. He ran after Pearl; slicing at her back. The blade found purchase along the back of Pearl's neck. The girl shrieked in pain; redoubling her efforts to run. The smaller boy attempted to make a feint at Jasmine; but his sword couldn't get by the shaft of her bow. Joel leaped forward at Rory; his blade making a shallow gash across Rory's forehead. The wound stung and bled; but was a minor one. It was clear Joel had been aiming for Rory's neck... Sorrel's alliance continued their focus on Jace & Lallek. Elena struck first and once again was overzealous in her attack; hitting nothing but air. She shrieked angrily. "Pig!" Elena screamed at Jace. "Dirt farmer!"Her words attracted the attention of her ally; who lobbed in an arrow at Jace from farther away. It lodged firmly in Jace's right leg. It throbbed painfully; but hopefully wasn't too serious. Some medical help should free Jace from the worst of the pain. It was quiet, unassuming Sorrel who cut a wicked bloody slice across Lallek's chest. It was a moderate cut; but fair from the worst that Lallek had seen in this arena. Sorrel's face was a mask - her eyes reflecting horror and a sheen of fear. 2012-07-29 00:08:50 Tribute #3 rolled 5 dice to "Attacking Pearl" 2,10,4,9,5,5 (2 successes) Link 2012-07-29 00:08:13 Woef rolled 3 dice to "Attacking Jasmine " 5,3,7 (0 successes) Link 2012-07-29 00:07:42 Rachel rolled 3 dice to "Attacking Jasmine" 5,4,8 (1 successes) Link 2012-07-29 00:07:01 Cain rolled 5 dice to "Attacking Jace" 2,1,2,3,10,9 (2 successes) Link 2012-07-29 00:05:45 Joel rolled 3 dice to "Attacking Rory " 2,1,9 (1 successes) Link 2012-07-29 00:04:40 Sorrel rolled 4 dice to "Attacking Lallek" 5,10,9,2,1 (2 successes) Link 2012-07-29 00:03:41 Elena rolled 3 dice to "Attacking Lallek 8-5" 4,4,7 (0 successes)
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Post by Kulvar on Jul 28, 2012 18:10:10 GMT -5
Jasmine Coverfield, District 11 Female[/u] Jasmine winced to the cut to her hand from Rachel, her bow twisting toward her for a second before sweeping it back to her original target. She watched his sword swipe near her, dropping her arrow beneath its arc and loosed her arrow right into the small boy's groin. She tried to feel bad, but... couldn't quite manage it, retreating a good number of steps, her gaze flickering between her alliance mates as she drew another arrow, readying it to loose. Everyone in her alliance but her and Rory seemed to be getting away. "Nearly gone, Rory... Time tuh finish fleein'," she called. Her gaze flicked between the boy and Rachel, weighing who would get her next arrow. Groin Shot: 4,6,5,3,5,8,8 (2 successes) Wits+Composure 7,3,3,2,1 (0 successes)
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jul 28, 2012 18:25:56 GMT -5
Rory Noland: District Seven Female TributeRory didn't yelp but the cut hurt. Her face would be bloody before the day was down. Head wound, no matter who benign always bleed profusely. The throwing axe was replaced [quick draw] for the axe she knew her father had gotten for her. Either way, daddy, I'm coming home,[/color] she silently promised. "AHHHHHH!" Rory reached back and brought her axe down, slicing Joel on his hand. It was clear that Rory's intention had been to disarm him. But she failed. "Let's go then."[/color] She said to Jasmine, going to her side. She raised her axe at Rachel. "Back off, Rach. Or I will kill you."[/color] Rory's eyes grew dark. Rory Noland rolled 8 dice to Attack Roll + WP2,4,3,9,6,7,9,1 (2 successes) Rory Noland rolled 6 dice to "Wit+Comp" 9,6,5,5,6,9 (2 successes)
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Post by mrbrightside on Jul 29, 2012 19:58:26 GMT -5
The blows were coming in and his body was burning, but Lallek stayed on task. Even as Sorrel cut him once again, and a silent scream escapes him, Lallek moves for his pack. His blood drips on it, but he snags it regardless. Rather than fight his attackers, Lallek instead makes his way towards Jace's pack. That was the last one they needed before they could flee. A quick glance reinforces that need. Rachel's familiar face was one he hadn't expected, but so long as she kept the Big Alliance on it's toes he didn't much care to engage her. Sorrel and Elena were bringing in fury down on he and Jace but they could escape. And Pearl was alive. Most importantly Pearl was still alive. 2012-07-30 03:01:41 Lallek Aldren rolled 5 dice to "Wits+Comp" 8,9,7,2,8 (3 successes)
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Post by QuinnTalon on Jul 30, 2012 8:56:30 GMT -5
"Actually, my family grows barley."The arrow in his leg is...terrifying. It hurt, but it wasn't going to kill him. It was in his leg though, and he was beginning to wonder if there was something going on where their mentors were telling them to take out his legs. Was it because he was faster than pretty much any other tribute he'd seen when given the opportunity to go at a dead run [Fleet of Foot]? He didn't have a single wound anywhere else, for God's sake. "Lallek! Go! I've got mine!" Neither of them were going to die here. They were going to get their bags and they were going to get back to their other supplies, and then they were going to find the bracelets and win this things. And that failing? They'd send Pearl home. He wasn't going to engage the crazy girl. That was just asking or trouble, and he winces around the arrow. It was stuck firmly in his leg though, and would be painful as sin to get out... 2012-07-30 15:55:05 Jace Colton rolled 5 dice to "Strength + Athletics (Break the Arrow off)" 4,6,4,8,6 (1 successes)
He'd deal with it until they were free. "Run!" He'd attempt it at least. The pain was secondary to the adrenaline, and when they were safe he'd worry about the arrow in his leg. Time to get the h-ell out of here. 2012-07-30 16:04:42 Jace Colton rolled 6 dice to "Wits + Composure" 5,10,7,1,8,5,8 (3 successes) [Jace is running. Or at least attempting it.]
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