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Post by Seryna on Sept 7, 2013 15:07:21 GMT -5
The snake attached to Riven's ankle came free as chunks of meat were chopped off with every attack. The decapitated snake lay still on the ground, dead. Olivia's snake was now hiding in the shadows. The girls were scanning the walls, pressing close to one another. Isaac was scraping his spear along the ground in quick, tight circles around Olivia and Psyche's legs. Twice something struck at his spear. "Light!" He shouted. "Its biting my spear! Stab it." If one uses a flash light: One sees a white and brown striped snake attached to Isaac's spear. It appears to be holding tightly. If one lowers a lantern or drops a glowstick: One sees a white and brown striped snake attached to Isaac's spear. It appears to be holding tightly. More glittering eyes stare out from beyond the stick. With the moving barrier of Isaac's spear no longer impeding movements, the snakes were slithering towards district six and eight. As Zale looked away from the dead snake, he was struck by a memory. A past Hunger Games; one of District Four's most replayed Games -the year that Coraline had been crowned victor. The girl had used the mutts of the arena to eliminate her rivals - and one of the mutts that she'd eliminated were the sea snakes that hunted in the shallows. The mutts were excellent at finding meat - but why had Coraline chosen the orcas over the snakes? Perhaps one of the others could remember or another moment of concentrating could recall some vital bit of information! To recall vital information please roll Wits + Survival OR Intelligence + Investigation, only one roll per turn.
2 - 3 suxx: In a less broadcasted interview, Coraline explained that she had chosen the orcas for results. The snakes were hardy, but could be killed. The venom could also be cured by medicine from sponsors. 4 suxx:The sea snakes were poisonous! The Hydrophiinae, also known as coral reef snakes or sea snakes, are a subfamily of venomous elapid snakes that inhabit marine environments for most or all of their lives. Though they evolved from terrestrial ancestors, most are extensively adapted to a fully aquatic life and are unable to move on land, except for one kind, which retain ancestral characteristics, allowing limited land movement. They are found in warm coastal waters. All have paddle-like tails and many have laterally compressed bodies that give them an eel-like appearance. Unlike fish, they do not have gills and must surface regularly to breathe. They are among the most completely aquatic of all air-breathing vertebrates.[1] Among this group are species with some of the most potent venoms of all snakes. Some have gentle dispositions and bite only when provoked, but others are much more aggressive. Currently, 17 genera are described as sea snakes, comprising 62 species.[2][3] 5+ suxx: Details about the venom of the sea snake: The most important symptoms are rhabdomyolysis (rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) and paralysis. Early symptoms include headache, a thick-feeling tongue, thirst, sweating, and vomiting. Symptoms that can occur after 30 minutes to several hours after the bite include generalized aching, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles all over the body. Passive stretching of the muscles is also painful, and trismus, which is similar to tetanus, is common. This is followed later on by symptoms typical of other elapid envenomations: a progressive flaccid paralysis, starting with ptosis and paralysis of voluntary muscles. Paralysis of muscles involved in swallowing and respiration can be fatal. After 3–8 h, myoglobin, as a result of muscle breakdown, may start to show up in the blood plasma, which can cause the urine to turn a dark reddish, brown, or black color, and eventually lead to acute renal failure. After 6-12 h, severe hyperkalemia, also the result of muscle breakdown, can lead to cardiac arrest.[15] "Ow!" Dupioni shrieks. She hops on one foot. Beside her, Thread gives a shout of alarm. Both bend and rub their ankles. Dupioni unsheathes two knives, bringing them down with expertise. She spears the snake, killing it brutality. She flings the pieces of body off of her knives into the darkness. As Riven and Olivia's snakes had only bit one person in the same amount of time before - you know theres at least one more snake. Dupioni rolled 7 dice to ""Attacking Liv's snake [11 - 4]" 9,7,8,7,6,6,10,2 (3 successes) Link2013-09-07 22:11:02 Dupioni rolled 8 dice to "Attacking Liv's snake [11 - 3]" 5,2,9,4,1,9,8,5 (3 successes)
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Sept 7, 2013 15:55:48 GMT -5
Oh, all of the snakes were coming toward just two of the districts. Lovely. If the Gamemakers really wanted to squelsh the rumors that the Games were fixed they could have at least made an effort to hide it. Olivia shook her head. She could see better than others without the light.
"Here," she said, giving the flashlight to Psyche. "What does the clock say?"
She sighed as she saw the snakes. "HOLD! YOU HOLD!"
A bit of snakes... or a lot of snakes for that matter couldn't rob her of her resolve. "There are more snakes. A lot more snakes. But you hold! Everyone here me, you hold! The One favors the bold, the brave, and the honorable."
Liv swung her weapon toward Issac's spear.
Olivia rolled 8 dice to "Perception" 2,1,8,1,8,2,9,4 (3 successes) Olivia rolled 7 dice to "Snakes?" 2,3,4,8,3,1,2 (1 successes) Olivia rolled 8 dice to "Attacking Snake" 10,5,10,2,4,7,1,5,8,1 (3 successes)
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Post by QuinnTalon on Sept 8, 2013 7:46:52 GMT -5
"It is how we fish, my father and me. With spears." There's a half-smile at Riven. She knew it wasn't exactly true. It was how he 'trained', because training was expressly forbidden, but one must keep a quota.
"But this one appreciates the sentiment, coming from another like himself."
His own father had been training for The Battle before he'd met Zale's mother, and in the end hadn't had to come to this place. Zale had seen his fate in the Cards, however, and even if he were to go home to District Four, Zale would likely become a true priest. In the Old way.
Married to no one save The One.
But he was far away from that road. If it were one he walked at all.
He cracked another glowstick, dropping it onto the floor to see what he could, and he saw that Isaac's spear had one of those things attached to it. There were also pairs of glittering eyes in the darkness, waiting. But...he couldn't remember. He couldn't remember what was important about any of this. That it had to be important because it was jogging his memory...
...Damn it all.
He struck at the one attached to Isaac's spear, catching the thing in another masterful hit. Hopefully, the light kept the others away or that failing everyone could see enough now to defend themselves.
2013-09-08 14:36:16 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 6 dice to "Wits + Survival" 2,7,5,7,3,6 (0 successes) 2013-09-08 14:37:17 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 11 dice to "Attack the Snake" (9-again) 8,5,9,1,7,2,9,9,10,8,3,6,8,3,1 (7 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Sept 9, 2013 13:32:27 GMT -5
The male tributes turned in place, scanning the ground. Sam and Brad stabbed downwards with their swords several times, but gave no exuberant cry to signal that the snake had been found. The girls scan the walls and the ceilings above one's head. The cavern is large and the only light is around the lantern, flashlight and glow sticks. Shadows seem to move around you...
"One minute on the timer." Pan says to Olivia.
Dupioni, Theodore Thread, Riven and Olivia have been bitten. Theres a burning sensation at the bite, but the pain is not strong. It seems to be fading with every second. If examined by a light, the ankle shows two pierced holes and a puffy circular mound around the holes.
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Post by Lite on Sept 9, 2013 17:00:20 GMT -5
Despite the fact that she there was a sharp but fading pain in Riven’s leg, she managed to smirk a little at Zale’s statement. “Ah, of course.” The girl responded with a nod. She was certain that Zale and his father learned much more than just to fish with their spears. As she looked down to inspect her wound, lowering the lantern for a better glimpse, she recalled something about one of the previous Hunger Games about the snakes. She clenched her jaw for a moment. She had no idea what a ‘regular’ snake bite would look like, if it would differ from one that had poisoned her, but she knew that a handful of the other tributes had been bitten too. It was information she had to share. “Be on your guard.” Riven advised as she straightened up, “I’m not certain, but I recall something that Coraline, the Victor who used mutts in order to win her Games, said about sea snakes... She mentioned a venom that can be cured.” Her eyes moved to Zale. These things lived in water if she understood the name correctly, and therefore he would be without a doubt the most knowledgeable of all of them save for Riva. “Could these snakes be venemous?” She asked him, glancing around at the group to make sure that nobody else was under attack. [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 4 dice to "Wits 2 + Survival 2" 8,3,1,8 (2 successes) [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 5 dice to "Resolve 3 + Composure 2" 7,7,2,8,4 (1 successes) Riven is dodging this round, her Defense is 7 (Weaponry Dodge)
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Sept 10, 2013 0:25:09 GMT -5
Riva nodded when Riven spoke. "It is known. The Delmaras are a family of healers in this one's district. They have said the poison from the sea snake can mean death if not treated quickly."Olivia nodded at Pan and told him to keep the count. Then she tried to attack the snake going for Issac. ... And missed. The snake changed it's direction and practically leaped (if that was even possible) toward Olivia. The young redhead cringed and braced herself for the bite. But it didn't come. Instead Dupioni had stabbed the snake's tail which left it immoblized before she brought a second blade down onto the snake's head. "Thanks..." Liv said. Dupioni smiled, a little winded. "Don't mention it...""Five... four... three... two... one... ZERO!"It seemed everyone had froze. The entrance closed behind them. But another door slid up and revealed a seemingly snakeless room. "RUN!"[Everyone roll footchase (Sta+Athletics). Winner makes to Room two first.] Olivia rolled 8 dice to "Attacking Snake" 7,7,4,2,5,5,3,6 (0 successes) Olivia rolled 7 dice to "Snakes? " 4,7,1,3,7,8,8 (2 successes) Olivia rolled 6 dice to "Running" 7,10,4,7,1,8,10,3 (3 successes) Dupioni rolled 8 dice to "Attacking Issac's snake [11 - 3]" 5,2,9,7,5,2,7,8 (2 successes) Dupioni rolled 7 dice to "Attacking Liv's snake [11 - 4]" 7,9,8,2,3,4,9 (3 successes) Psyche rolled 8 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 3,8,1,2,8,8,3,9 (4 successes) Diedre rolled 9 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 9,6,9,6,2,7,3,2,8 (3 successes) Trajan rolled 5 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 7,9,10,5,6,10,3 (3 successes) Dupioni rolled 6 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 8,10,6,5,10,5,7,1 (3 successes) Riva rolled 6 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 8,4,9,10,2,2,4 (3 successes) Ashlyn rolled 7 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 1,1,4,5,4,8,8 (2 successes) Shepard rolled 6 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 3,3,5,8,4,9 (2 successes) Riva Issac rolled 5 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 8,4,7,6,3 (1 successes) Iris rolled 5 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 10,4,7,4,3,6 (1 successes) Timour rolled 8 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 7,4,6,6,8,5,5,6 (1 successes)
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Post by Kulvar on Sept 10, 2013 6:37:59 GMT -5
"Watch after her." He directed the comment toward Psyche and Zale, simultaneously. Trusting both to keep Liv safe. "If the next room is too dangerous, I'll let you know what I see."Caleb also knew he was possibly the fastest of the tributes here as he quickly kissed Liv and turned to jump straight into a sprint for the door, feet and long legs carrying him past those who'd started running before him. Caleb Hunnington rolled 8 dice to "Running Rote" 8,9,6,10,3,10,1,8,5,1 (5 successes) Link 2013-09-10 13:32:41 Caleb Hunnington rolled 11 dice to "Runnin'" 5,10,3,10,3,9,2,10,7,3,2,9,9,9 (7 successes) Caleb Hunnington rolled 7 dice to "Perception rote" 3,3,8,9,7,8,10,3 (4 successes) Link 2013-09-10 13:36:49 Caleb Hunnington rolled 8 dice to "Perception" 6,2,1,7,3,6,8,7 (1 successes)
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Post by QuinnTalon on Sept 10, 2013 7:15:59 GMT -5
"Ah. Yes." He nodded to Riva. She was right, of course. That the Delmaras were the ones' who'd know such things, though he doubted it was because they were Healers. At least, that is what his father often claimed. Suffice to say, unlike those of the 'Old Ways', the Delmaras had never taken the Oath of 'No Harm'. The son of theirs' who was Riva and Zale's somewhat age? Frightening, and in a wholly different way than any of them who trained for The Battle. Caleb took off into the open room, and so did many of the others. Zale stuck with Olivia and Psyche, however, sliding into the room away from the snakes and keeping his eye on the door that way. Better to keep any snakes from coming inside of this room. They could only hope that they had time to look over wounds and see what they could do for those poisoned. And to see if maybe their Mentors could send them antidote. 2013-09-10 14:04:36 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 7 dice to "Stamina + Athletics" 7,4,5,7,4,9,9 (2 successes)
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Post by Lite on Sept 10, 2013 15:21:44 GMT -5
When Riva confirmed Riven’s fears about the venom in the snakes’ bites, Riven shuddered and looked down a little nervously at her leg. She couldn’t let her fear show, not in front of her people and the enemy-turned-allied alliance. She settled for a nod and then looked to the timer. “RUN!”Riven didn’t need any further encouragement. She was the slowest of the group, perhaps because she was distracted by the fact that she had been bitten by a snake in the leg. The pain was subsiding but it was turning into a dull ache that kept her focus off of running. So she followed the rest of the group and hoped for the best. [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 5 dice to "[Stamina 2 + Athletics 3]" 5,6,6,8,1 (1 successes)
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Sept 10, 2013 15:26:49 GMT -5
The stone door that you face is five feet wide and ten feet tall, flanked by two large stone pillars. You see the edge of a thick slab of stone at the top of the door - this slab will slide down to close the door, there are no handles. That slab must weigh a ton. Warm light bathes you from within from torches set in mounts on the wall. You see a line of water eight inches wide and several deep that runs along three sides of the wall. The north wall has a babbling waterfall that feeds into this water display. The water filters out through the floor through small filters in the west and east sides of the room. The first room features two giant and hideous statues. You recognize one as the Roc from this arena; standing at seven feet tall. The second is a large Orca, seven feet tall and ten in length. Shadows pool around these statues. You also note two small recesses in the east and west walls that are black, pockets of shadow. If one were to hide, this would be the ideal room with poor visibility and the babbling water that could cover up the sounds of oneself. The second room is through another stone door, a twin to the first stone door in both height and the sliding stone slab. The door to this second room is fifteen feet from the first door. In this 'weapons' room, there is a long wooden table upon which many types of weapons had been laid out. There the usual weapons that are provided at every feast such as axes and bows, swords and spears. You also see unusual weapons such as katanas, brass knuckles, nets, wooden clubs and whips. A complete list of weapons [all are +3]: - 4 Axes
- 4 blowguns
- 4 bows
- 4 sets of brass knuckles
- 4 chakrams
- 4 knives
- 4 katanas
- 4 nets
- 4 sets of throwing axes (10)
- 4 sets of throwing knives (10)
- 4 sets of throwing shurikens (10)
- 4 swords
- 4 spears
- 4 throwing nets
- 4 wooden clubs
- 4 whips
On each side of the table, there are 2 quivers with 20 arrows apiece for a total of 4 quivers and 80 arrows. There are also a case of (20) blow gun darts at each corner of the table. [[*OOC you may pick up two items per turn. You may choose to walk into either room one or room two. Caleb to the exceptional success go the spoils. Pick two weapons on your first post.]]
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Post by Kulvar on Sept 10, 2013 20:53:02 GMT -5
"Room's clear 'nough," Caleb shouted a moment after he crossed the threshold and had a second to look around. He slung his bow, hand snagging a second and a whip on his way past the table as he sprinted on to the second door to take a peek into the next room.
"Creepy, but empty." He turned back, even though he'd declared the room 'safe', it didn't stop him from nocking a fresh arrow on his bow as he made his way toward Liv and the others.
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Post by QuinnTalon on Sept 11, 2013 18:08:29 GMT -5
Once they were inside, Zale took in the room, eyes flickering about to deduce whether there were any immediate dangers before steel-blue eyes focused on Riva. The weapons' cache made him wary. It meant that there were definitely dangers ahead, and he had the feeling there were more than just the sea-snakes, as deadly as they could be. Speaking of: "Riven. Let me see your ankle." He had a touch of a 'Healers' Gift', his mother once said. "Riva, if you could?" He nodded toward the weapons' cache. Without a word, he communicated what he wanted her to know. She'd see to their weapons. He'd see to their wounded. 2013-09-11 23:46:51 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 5 dice to "Medicine + Intelligence (Riven)" 4,7,8,9,10,2 (3 successes) 2013-09-12 01:04:51 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 9 dice to "Perception + Combat Awareness" 3,9,7,10,5,6,5,6,2,2 (2 successes)
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Post by Lite on Sept 12, 2013 4:13:13 GMT -5
Riven entered last, taking in her surroundings quickly. She glanced through to the room with weapons inside. They were very tempting indeed, but could that have been the Gamemakers’ intention? Why lay out what looked like very strong weapons for the tributes to take if there was not a price. If watching the Games had taught her anything, it was that everything they were ‘given’ came with a price. She turned to Zale and nodded appreciatively, “Thank you, my friend.” She responded, lifting the trousers so that he could get a better look. Then she looked to Ashlyn for a moment, “If you find a sword in there, could you retrieve one for me please?” She requested. If there was something they should defend themselves from, she wanted to have the best weapon available to her. Then her attention turned back to her wound and Zale, “Is there any way I can be of assistance?” She asked him. [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 4 dice to "Perception [Wits 2 + Composure 2]" 4,4,10,7,4 (1 successes) [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 3 dice to "Perception Rote [4-1]" 8,5,7 (1 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Sept 12, 2013 15:07:38 GMT -5
2013-09-11 23:46:51 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 5 dice to "Medicine + Intelligence (Riven)" 4,7,8,9,10,2 (3 successes) As Zale examined Riven's ankle, he could see a drop of moisture glistening from one of the two piercings on the girl's ankle. Venom - clear as day. Antivenom would be needed - and soon. Snake bites were quick acting, and affected by activity that would make the blood pump more quickly through out the body such as running. If there was no anti - venom inside the cavern, they would need to exit the caverns and be under a sky for a sponsor's gift to drift down. To Olivia & Riven, also affected Theodore and Dupioni All injured would note that one's ankle had swollen in a circle around the bite roughly the size of a small coin. The ankle would bear weight and ached dully, not very painful but a bit uncomfortable. Riven and Olivia swallowed, feeling a fierce thirst quicken. Dupioni and Theodore were drinking desperately from thier skins, afflicted by the same condition. Water helped, but one's throat was dry. Diedre proppped her lesser bow against the table and took up the better one. She picked up a sword, exchanging it on her belt. Sam picked up a sword and a pair of brass knuckles. Riva picked up 2 spears, depositing them on the floor beside Zale. Star and Titan took up a set up shurikens and a sword and moved away from the group, standing near the door for the next room. Willow picked up a bow and a set up throwing axes, discarding her bow. Pan selected a better axe, exchanging it with his own. He looped the sheath of a knife on his belt. Dupioni picked up two knives. She moved away from the group, crouching and fussing with her hip belt and boots. Theodore picked up a pair of brass knuckles and followed after her. Isaac picked up the last two spears. He lashed his (+2) spear across his pack, holding the better ones in arms. He now posessed three spears. Little Psyche chose two sets of throwing knives, palming two of them immediately. The little girl glanced at the walls of the room warily, as though prepared to go battle very soon. Iris plucked up bow and throwing knives. She checked her wounds on her collarbone with a frown. The thin red line looked to be healing. Ashlyn picked up sword and katana, offering both to Riven. Brad plucked up sword and brass knuckles, following Ashlyn. He offered her the brass knuckles. There was now 1 knife, 1 bow remaining, with the others having more to pick over. There are no more swords or spears, but three more katanas.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Sept 12, 2013 15:18:12 GMT -5
Olivia picked up a whip. And then sat down, slowly near Riven and Zale. She looked at the tribute from District 4 and took a deep breath.
“I don't feel so good...” she said, drinking from her water skin before she passed it to Riven, figuring she'd need some too.
“We have to keep moving... Anyone see a way out?”
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Post by Seryna on Sept 12, 2013 19:19:40 GMT -5
The second room is through another stone door, a twin to the first stone door in both height and the sliding stone slab. The door to this second room is fifteen feet from the first door. In this 'weapons' room, there is a long wooden table upon which many types of weapons had been laid out. As the tributes glanced around the room, they could see that both stone doors had slid shut. A timer was frozen at 3:00 by the door leading to the next room. In the far corners of the room were four stone pedestals standing three feet tall. The pedestals were fifteen feet from the tributes. Upon each was a magnificent beast - a lizard that appeared nine feet from snout to tail. One was posed in a snarling pose, revealing rows of needle sharp teeth. Beneath each lizard was a stone slab.
Ashlyn tilted her head as she stared at the sculptures mounted upon the pedestals. "Lizards." She snarled with distaste. "An idea of something awaiting us, no doubt." The girl and Brad approach the lizards, inspecting them. "Great set of teeth. They look low to the ground..." Brad was saying as he looked into one of their eyes.
Ashlyn touched the stone slab and was surprised when it fell away at her touch. A digital timer displayed 30. "S****." Ashlyn announced. "These may not be statues in the traditional sense. There's a timer. Oh - and its moving!" The statues remained stone still as the four red timers on the pedestals revealed themselves.
30...29...28... The timer on the door began to count down at the same second.
3:00... 2:59... 2:58
"Get some weapons." Psyche suggested to the group. "Isaac, Theo, what do you think of this table?" The little girl inspected the thickness of the wood. "Looks solid enough. Couldn't we turn it over and the ranged fighters could use it for cover?" Isaac asked those in the room.
"Caleb, Liv, what do you think?" Theo asked, lumbering to his feet and inspecting the table. "It looks like it could take some hits."
"Those who were bitten could stand behind it." Iris suggested, glancing to Zale and Riven.
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Post by Kulvar on Sept 14, 2013 10:28:12 GMT -5
"Grab what you need, flip the table." He placed the whip he'd picked up next to Liv. "Riven, Liv, anyone else who was hurt huddle down. Those who can help them, help..."
He turned a worried and sad set of eyes to Liv. This was her department, not his, and even by his orders it'd separate them, if only by a few inches of wood. He picked up two quivers, preparing to set to make the makeshift barricades. "We'll have to defend them for a few minutes... Keep eyes on the ones with the pointy teeth."
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Post by Seryna on Sept 15, 2013 14:04:54 GMT -5
Sam of district eleven unceremoniously swept the weapons to the floor. "Get what you need!" He suggested brusquely. "Lets get this moved-" Sam gripped the edge of the table and paused as Theo did the same. "Man, are you sure you want to-" Sam began to protest likely because Theo had been bitten. "Move." Theo snapped, sounding angry. Isaac stepped in beside Theo and Sam, Theo and Isaac moved the table near the door to the third room. "We're assuming the third room would be clear." Ashlyn pointed out. "This room was." Riva mentioned. "They waited until we picked up weapons."
"Olivia, get in the center." Isaac suggested, assisting Olivia to the center of the overturned table. The center would have the most protection.
Ashlyn helped Riven to kneel beside Olivia and Theodore and Dupioni stood on either side of the girls. The tributes skilled in melee filled in - Isaac with his spear stood in front of Olivia, Dupioni and Psyche. Ashlyn, Brad and Riva filled in front of Riven. Diedre slings her bow across her back and unclasps the guard on her sword. She stretches her fingers, choosing to face the lizards bare handed.
Lizard1 Lizard2 Lizard3 Lizard4 Sam Brad Ashlyn Riva Diedre Isaac Iris [ Theodore - Riven - Olivia - Dupioni] Psyche
As they planned, the seconds ticked by to 0. Stone cracked and fissures errupted down the lizards' bodies. The lizards were nine feet long and held thier heads errect, thier strong tails lashed the air behind them. They were agitated.
Spying the tributes, two immediately lunge towards the left of the table. The other two stalk towards Olivia and Dupioni's side of the table.
Brad swings his sword at the first lizard, scoring a red line down its back. Sam attacks the same mutt, scoring a meaty notch on the lizard's left claw. The lizard retaliates by biting Sam's free arm. Sam shouts in pain and alarm as the lizard holds tight to Sam's arm. Blood drips from the lizard's jaws.
Ashlyn attempts to stab lizard #2, but the screams from Brad distract her. She pays the price for her inattention as the Lizard leaps forward and bites her right leg under the knee. Ashlyn kicks free, yet blood spills down her leg.
Lizard #3 attacks those hiding behind the table, swinging its thick, muscular tail at head level. The tail misses, but the lizard vocalizes angrily.
Isaac lunges forward with his spear, jabbing at the lizard before him. The point scores a wound along the lizard's back. The lizard turns and swings its powerful tail. Isaac leaps back, avoiding the collision. Diedre goes on the offensive against Lizard #4, crouching and grabbing the Lizard's tail. It screeches angrily, but she locks the tail in under her armpit.
The rolls Brad rolled 6 dice to "Attacking Lizard 1 [10-4]" 9,5,9,2,4,4 (2 successes) Sam rolled 6 dice to "Attacking Lizard 1 [10-4]" 4,9,9,9,2,4 (3 successes) Ashlyn rolled 6 dice to "Attacking Lizard 2 [10-4]" 1,1,3,1,6,4 (0 successes) Isaac rolled 6 dice to "Attacking Lizard 4" 8,3,7,5,9,9 (3 successes) Diedre rolled 6 dice to "Lock and block" 3,5,3,2,9,1 (1 successes) Lizard 1 rolled 7 dice to "Biting Sam [9-2] 7 die" 5,10,5,8,7,10,9,5,3 (4 successes) Lizard2 rolled 6 dice to "Biting Ashlyn [9-3] " 3,9,3,8,3,1 (2 successes) Lizard 4 rolled 7 dice to "Tail Whip Isaac [10 -3]" 1,6,2,3,2,5,7 (0 successes) Lizard 3 rolled 6 dice to "Tail Whip [Head level of those hiding @ Table]" 3,4,7,8,3,8 (2 successes)
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Post by Lite on Sept 15, 2013 17:33:10 GMT -5
Riven allowed herself to be moved to the makeshift barricade, making it clear that she was very much displeased by that fact that she was out of combat. She crouched behind it, inspecting her poisoned bite mark as she did so and listening to the sounds of battle that she couldn’t take part in. She very much disliked snakes. [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 2 dice to "Rote [4-2]" 7,2 (0 successes) Link 2013-09-16 00:32:32 [27] Riven Tanzanite rolled 4 dice to "Perception [Wits 2 + Composure 2]" 10,9,4,6,7 (2 successes)
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Post by QuinnTalon on Sept 15, 2013 17:36:25 GMT -5
Zale flipped the spear (+3) that Riva had given him, and then moved into action against the lizard Ashlynn had failed to hit. He moved, keeping his guard up, and struck. 2013-09-16 00:35:51 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 9 dice to "Spear Attack" (9-again) 3,7,6,9,7,5,10,5,4,7,1 (2 successes) [Zale will be taking a -2 to his attack in return for a +2 to his Defense. Total, his Defense is now 5, with an Armor of 4]
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CuteLikeMurder
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Sept 15, 2013 22:33:30 GMT -5
Olivia nodded to Caleb and got into position. She didn't know what was going to happen, or how this was going make it out of this or if. So she hunkered down and waited.
[Olivia is dodging. Def is 8.]
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Post by Kulvar on Sept 16, 2013 6:45:44 GMT -5
Caleb moved around the table as the lizards came to life, watched precious moments whittle away as the battle began, and snapped off a shot at the only lizard not actively engaged by anyone (lizard #3). "HEY! You leave them alone!"Caleb Hunnington rolled 12 dice to "Shooting Lizard 3" 2,4,10,1,10,6,4,6,2,1,7,5,1,2 (2 successes) Hit points: 24/24 Defense: 5 + 3 armor (3 chest) Willpower: 5/5 Caleb’s Mantra of the Dead: Lazuli Somnus
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Post by Seryna on Sept 16, 2013 17:47:45 GMT -5
The lizards snarled, making high pitched sounds of agitation. All lunged forward, seeking victims for thier glistening teeth. Ashlyn screamed as her lizard took hold of her left knee, wrenching its head back and forth. Its neck muscles rippled as Ashlyn was whipped left and right on the cavern floor. "Ashlyn!" Brad shouted. "Someone, help her!" "She's not our alliance." Star protested. "Olivia and Caleb said we are until we're under open sky." Titan argued, stepping forward. "That's enough for me." "Back, beast!" Star growled, sounding comical in her little girl's voice as she menanced the lizard with her small body, hiding a shuriken in her palm. The lizard opened its mouth to snap at her, freeing Ashlyn's knee. Titan fell to his knees beside Ashlyn, removing his fleece and fashioning a bandage around her bleeding knee. Blood makes his hands slick as he works, a drop of sweat on his brow. The lizard makes a deep crooning in its' throat, looking from Ashlyn to Titan. Ashlyn, Star and Titan are all open for attack by the snarling Lizard #2. "Caleb." Psyche flicks her wrist and a blade flies through the air. The blade sinks into the lizard's back, causing it to whine with pain. Iris fires an arrow at the beast that had so grieviously wounded Ashlyn. The arrow sticks out of its' rump. The timer on the door now reads 2:08. Biting Zale rolled 4 dice to "9 - 5" 5,2,2,6 (0 successes)Lizard 2 rolled 6 dice to "Biting Ashlyn [9-3] " 10,9,6,5,10,10,4,7,10,6 (5 successes) Lizard 3 rolled 4 dice to "Biting Caleb [9-5] " 10,5,4,4,9 (2 successes) Lizard 4 rolled 6 dice to "Biting Diedre [9 - 3]" 4,8,2,7,1,3 (1 successes) Titan rolled 6 dice to "Medicine (Ashlyn)" 8,1,9,1,6,4 (2 successes) Psyche rolled 8 dice to "Attacking Lizard 3 [12 - 4]" 10,6,2,6,2,5,8,3,9 (3 successes) Iris rolled 5 dice to "Attacking Lizard 2" 8,3,6,9,4 (2 successes)
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Post by Kulvar on Sept 18, 2013 6:32:14 GMT -5
"We're all in this together! Help them if you can do so without any danger to yourself, all the better! We can show what Panem teamwork can do!" Caleb shouted without looking away from the lizard he'd chosen to pull away from the makeshift barricade. If he could avoid anyone else dying on his watch, he was going to do so. He whipped another arrow from his quiver and sent it lizard 3's way. He sent the arrow across the cavern, and watched it satisfyingly thunk through the lizard's head and into the wooden table behind it, leaving behind a twitching corpse. Caleb Hunnington rolled 14 dice to "Shooting Lizard 3 +WP" 8,5,8,3,10,10,9,1,10,1,3,9,9,9,6,5,1 (9 successes)
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QuinnTalon
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Post by QuinnTalon on Sept 18, 2013 11:22:20 GMT -5
Ashlyn was hit badly. The thing hadn't come at him, but he was going to come at it, spinning the spear again and thrusting forward into the thing that had gotten such a good hit on the girl from District 12. 2013-09-18 18:16:14 [HG27] Zale Sewell rolled 12 dice to "Attack Lizard 2 Again + Willpower" (9-again) 2,1,7,10,8,5,7,9,6,8,4,6,3,5 (4 successes) [Same as before. 5 Defense for this round. 4 Armor]
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