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Post by Seryna on Jan 30, 2012 20:12:37 GMT -5
After the televised interview; you were led back to your bedroom by your mentor. You would have one night here and in the morning, you would enter the deadly arena. Tonight would be your last night of safety... All too soon; your stylist awoke you. You were given the official uniform of the 24th Hunger Games to wear. Glancing down at the uniform in your hand, you found a white under shirt, a blue zip up jacket and blue pants made from swimsuit material. You slipped on the rubber - like shoes with a zipper that held the blue and black shoes onto your feet. Examining the soles; you wondered if these would be any good for running, They seemed more adept for beach wear. The Cornucopia is a giant, golden horn, shaped like a cone with a curved tail. In each year's Hunger Games, the tributes enter the arena and start off in a circle formation around the Cornucopia. Its mouth is at least 20 feet high, and is filled with items that could help the tributes survive in the Games, such as weapons, clothing, fire starters, supplies, containers, water, food, and medicine. To the west, a sea churns waves against the rocky shore. You guess that its likely sixty feet from the rocky shore to the golden sands of the first island. To the south, you see another blue sea. A sliver of golden sand marks a second small island approximately a fifty foot swim from the edge of the rockface that Cornucopia resides on. To the immediate north, a flat and desolate desert squats as far as the eye can see. To the north east, you can see ridges and crags of earth rising up towards the sky. Several taller hills become mountains further away. To the west, grassy hills lull down to a meadow flecked with wild flowers. To the south west beyond the meadow, dark trees suggest a deep forest. You note a shallow stream separates the rocky earth from the crags and the meadow. Exits: The First Island (West)The Second Island (South) Past the Open OceanThe Meadow (East)The Craggy Rocks (North East)The Desert (North)Vibrance sprinted from the platform as soon as the booming gong started. The copper haired girl streaked towards the Cornucupea; stooping to grab something that glinted on the ground. The girl straightened and clutched in her hand a glittering dagger. She immediately resumed her jog towards the glittering golden horn and the treasures that it containted. The dagger glints in the light; clutched tight in her dominant hand. An ear to ear grin is smeared on her face; one suggesting she is in a fierce mood. Chisel leaped from his platform onto the stone ground, sumersaulting easily and maintaining his forward momentum. He rose and took a moment to orient himself; choosing to streak after his district parter, Vibrance. As he crossed the ring of items scattered along the outside of the golden horn; he stooped as something caught his eye. The boy straightened with a hatchet clutched in his fist. He loped into a jog; pursuing Vibrance in the race to the treasures withing the golden horn. Would the career tributes ally against you? Cypress glanced around the arena as the gong sounded. She turned and looked at the dark tree line of the Whispering Woods. She jumped down from the platform and glanced warily side to side for oncoming attackers. Seeing none, the brunnette immediately moved to one of the items lying a few feet from her platform - a sword. The teenager skipped forward a few feet and evaluated the few tributes moving from their pads. The resourceful girl coiled her sword; preparing for a forward thrust to meet any unfriendly advances. Her eyes flicked to something on the ground a few feet in front of her; but she doesn't move for it. Her expression is apprehensive. Spotting Conrad; she moves towards her alliance member. She keeps her sword at the ready as she glances towards him. "Whats the plan?"
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 31, 2012 13:21:56 GMT -5
As he rose from the tubes Conrad's eyes darted around picking out key things: their environment, Cypress, Bobbeh and the other hopefuls for the Alliance.
As the gong sounded Conrad darted forward, snatching up a hunting knife and keeping it firmly in his grasp as he kept moving towards Cypress, intercepting his teammate en route to him.
"Head for the Cornucopia, but stay behind me and keep wary. If they've tricked us, I want you to run for the Woods, find cover and pray you don't hear a cannon with my name on it."
Conrad swallowed, his nerves on high alert and started what he hoped wouldn't be his last movements towards the Cornucopia, keeping his senses peeled for other tributes that might attack them.
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Post by Seryna on Jan 31, 2012 15:25:33 GMT -5
"Okay!" Cypress agreed; glancing beside them nervously. As Conrad began advancing towards Cornucopia; she keeps step a pace behind him. Her black hair was toyed by the gentle wind that swept over the flat, rocky ground. The taste of salt is carried on the air from the nearby oceans. You can hear the waves crashing against the rocky, red stone floor that Cornucopia rests on. As you progress towards Cornucopia; you hear a cry in front of you. Alexanderite; the dark haired tribute from District 3; recieves a nasty swipe to his left fore arm as he attempts to near the golden horn. Vibrance makes another cry and takes another swipe; causing Alexanderite to use his newly found sword to deflect the second attack. The dark haired boy darts forward; attempting a strike at the copper haired tribute. His sword arc catches Vibrance's left hand; and she gives an angry yell. Another yell sounds as a hatchet swipes at Vance. Vance makes a surprised cry and backpeddles from Chisel's second swipe. Chisel holds his ground ten feet from the Cornucupia's entrance; glaring at Vance defiantly. Chisel and Vibrance stand three feet apart from one another; 10 feet in front of the mouth of the horn. Behind them, you can see boxes and mesh bags of gear. A trident leans across one of the piles of boxes. Drawing your eyes from the horn; you note that the two District 1 tributes appear to be intent on blocking access to the horn and the better gear that it contains. Vibrance rolled 7 dice to "(dagger) fighting (Arena)" 4,9,4,3,5,4,1 (1 successes) Alexandrite 'Xander' Harth rolled 7 dice to "Sword fighting (Arena)" 4,3,8,1,3,2,10,7 (2 successes)
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 31, 2012 15:46:05 GMT -5
So far so good.
Signaling to Cypress to stay back and on guard, Conrad advanced swiftly on the District 3 male. Wincing in sympathy as Alexandrite's sword bit into Vibrance's left hand Conrad raised his knife, hoping with all his heart he wasn't about to cause two groups after his blood with this action. With a forceful motion he slashed the back of the male's arm that was holding the sword.
Conrad Miles rolled 7 dice to "Knife Slash" 1,8,8,1,1,7,6 (2 successes)
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 2, 2012 17:08:07 GMT -5
Bobbeh grabs a bow and arrow. After deciphering which of the people near Conrad was closest to dying, Bobbeh figured if would probably be Xander. He closes one eye and takes a shot at him.
Bobbeh rolled 7 dice to "Bow" 7,1,2,2,9,10,2,6 (2 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 2, 2012 18:26:16 GMT -5
As Alexanderite cries out as a new slash appears on his arm; he glares at Conrad. As Conrad watches Alexanderite ready for a swing at Conrad; an arrow lodges into Alexanderite's leg. The dark haired boy swears; but appears incensed. He lunges forward, delivering a fair sized gash to Conrad's right shoulder. It stings fairly bad; but Conrad can still move the arm. Thats a good sign, right?
Vibrance notices Alexanderite's attack and darts forward; her dagger flashing out. It found purchase on Alexanderite's shoulder. "Lets take him!" She shouts.
Chisel starts to move in; leveling his hatchet for a blow at Alexanderite.
Cadence darts into sight; her athleticism prominent as she side steps a surprised looking boy. Conrad recognizes Vance; the boy from the Sword training station. She circles around him; drawing her bow and taking aim. With a fierce expression; she loosed an arrow. The arrow pierced the boy's left bicep. He gave a cry of pain and fell to the floor; still conscious. Cadence glanced towards the cornucopia; darting forward and snatching something from the floor.
Singer, Bobbeh's district mate, approaches Bobbeh at a jog. You notice that she wields a nasty looking mace.
"How are you doing?" She asked Bobbeh; stooping to pick something up off of the ground. She hooks a full water skin onto her belt and glanced around warily. As you are about to answer; you watch as Cadence, girl who had just attacked Vance, gives Singer a measuring glance.
Singer is looking elsewhere as Viker runs into sight, weapon leveled at her. He is about four feet from her and gaining speed.
Roll(3d20)+0: 10,10,16,+0 2012-01-31 22:34:43 Alexanderite rolled 6 dice to "Sword fighting (Arena) (Conrad)" 8,9,10,5,4,5,4 (3 successes) Vibrance rolled 7 dice to "Dagger (Attack Alexanderite)" 5,2,2,2,9,2,8 (2 successes) Cadence Hone rolled 5 dice to "Archery (shooting Vance)+wp" 9,5,3,9,6 (2 successes)
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 3, 2012 20:47:04 GMT -5
"Not bad. Not injured or nothin'. Keeping my distance for now." Bobbeh replied.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Feb 4, 2012 6:07:32 GMT -5
As Vibrance made her intentions towards Alexandrite well known, Conrad looked around, making sure there wasn't anyone else currently heading for them.
His heart rose slightly in joy as he noticed Bobbeh and his partner still present (Good, they haven't abandoned the Alliance he thought) only for it to sink as he also noticed another tribute gaining speed on them. (Sorry Vibrance he thought, but we need those two alive more than Alexandrite being dead.)
Gripping his knife in his hand and wincing at the fresh jolt of pain from his injured shoulder, he thrust the point of his knife towards the wound he had given the male tribute earlier, hoping to cause enough further damage as to give Alexandrite a harder time fighting against Vibrance.
Conrad Miles rolled 6 dice to "Knife Thrust + Will" 10,10,4,6,2,10,6,6,8 (4 successes)
Giving the knife a vicious twist as he ripped it free once more, Conrad turned and dashed at full speed towards Bobbeh, Singer and the approaching Viker.
He was halfway to reaching the trio when he realized what his actions must look like to his Alliance... left Cypress alone, abandoned the battle with Vibrance, now charging at Bobbeh and Singer with a bloody knife... hopefully his next action would redeem him fairly quickly. Except he wasn't going to make it there in time...
With a frustrated yell at Singer, Conrad shouted "DOWN!" praying she would interpret his meaning correctly.
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 12:23:38 GMT -5
Chisel finishes what he started; leveling a blow at Alexanderite. His weapon crashes into Alexanderite's hand and the dark haired tribute cries with pain. Clutching his sword; he falls back from the golden horn. Chisel and Vibrance stand shoulder to shoulder; evaluating the retreating tribute.
The brunnette behind them, Cypress, looks after Conrad with worry. She breaks into a run after Conrad; clutching her sword with the air of someone ill - used to the weapon.
Vance lurched up from the ground; the wound in his arm bleeding freely. He evaluates his wound with a grimance; but glances around the Cornucopia. Immediate survival seems to be more prominant on his mind as he surveys another tribute swooping something up from the ground. He steps forward; levels his weapon and delivers a blow to Cadence. Blood flows freely from her left bicep as she shrieks in pain.
Singer glances towards Conrad; but ducks aside. Viker's hunting knife swipes the air above her shoulder. Singer hits the ground as she avoids Viker's attack; glancing up fearfully. Viker himself was surprised; but he moves in for another attack. With his blow on Singer avoided; he looks to who was right beside her and still within range - Bobbeh. Viker yells and moves in; thrusting his sword forward. The tip makes a puncture at Bobbeh's left thigh.
Chisel rolled 5 dice to "Attacking (Hatchet) (Alexanderite)" 7,9,4,7,3 (1 successes) Vance rolled 7 dice to "Attacking Cadence (Knife)" 8,5,6,10,9,2,4,9 (4 successes) 2012-02-04 17:04:57 Viker rolled 6 dice to "Attacking (Sword) (Bobbeh)" 10,5,9,7,7,2,9 (3 successes)
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 4, 2012 12:30:11 GMT -5
Bobbeh screams, drops the bow, grabs Vikker by the neck and tries to take him down.
Bobbeh rolled 7 dice to "Grapple w/ will" 4,10,6,9,9,7,10,4,1 (4 successes)
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Feb 4, 2012 12:39:10 GMT -5
As Bobbeh dropped his bow and grappled Viker to the ground, Conrad reached them both. His thoughts focused on protecting his alliance, Conrad grabbed the hair on the side of Viker's head, his other hand slicing the hunting knife it held straight across the male tribute's throat in a swift clean motion.
Conrad Miles rolled 7 dice to "Slice of Will" 6,3,4,5,9,2,8 (2 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 12:50:28 GMT -5
Viker makes a stangled cry as Bobbeh grasps his throat; but his struggles are in vain. The two wrestle on the ground for a tense moment before Conrad arrives. He capitizes on Bobbeh's grappling; pulling up Viker by the hair and slitting his throat. There's a spurt of dark blood that splatters onto Bobbeh's pants; then runs down Viker's chin. The blood begins to make a dark, ugly pool on the red, rocky floor of the Cornucopia as Viker go limp in Conrad's grip.
Singer pushes herself up on her hands to a standing position; evaluating the bleeding boy with a worried expression. There's hardly a moment to process the quick violence before someone swoops in; attempting to act on the moment of distraction. Cadence crouches and snatches Viker's sword; moving towards Bobbeh.
Singer shrieks as she darts forward, her mace connecting with clobbering force with Cadence's shoulder. Cypress comes up up beside Conrad; surveying the scene dismally. Singer rolled 6 dice to "(Mace) (Cadence)" 2,1,8,3,10,6,2 (2 successes)
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 4, 2012 12:56:33 GMT -5
Bobbeh takes a shot at Cadence, but misses. Bobbeh Ted rolled 7 dice to "Bow" 5,7,6,6,1,1,3 (0 successes) "Dangit Bobbeh." He mutters. "And I really liked this shirt."
He had 8 arrows left. He was planning on running off to the woods to get some wood and make his own when he ran out.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Feb 4, 2012 12:59:41 GMT -5
"Sorry." Conrad muttered, getting in his own attack against Cadence.
Conrad Miles rolled 5 dice to "Knife Cadence" 9,4,6,3,5 (1 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 13:10:36 GMT -5
Cadence sidesteps Bobbeh's arrow; but she makes an angry cry as Conrad's knife gives her a fresh cut on her right arm. A quick glanced between Singer and Conrad and she makes a move for the small redhead.
Cypress does her best to assist her allies; but her sword attack fails to connect with Cadence.
From behind her, Chisel raced past Vibrance; leveling his hatchet as he approached Singer. He pivoted and leveled a blow at Cadence's knee, creating a small gash. Cadence shrieks and hops back, clearly wounded. The wound doesn't seem to affect her overly as she improves her grip on Viker's sword; evaluating her attackers. She clearly intends to strike at your alliance again, but at whom...
Cadence Hone rolled 6 dice to "(Sword) (Attacking Singer)" 8,3,4,6,3,1 (1 successes) Cypress Woodward rolled 4 dice to "(Sword) (Attacking Cadence)" 4,5,2,7 (0 successes) 2012-02-04 19:08:10 Chisel rolled 5 dice to "(hatchet) (attacking Cadence)" 6,6,4,8,2 (1 successes)
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 4, 2012 13:17:28 GMT -5
Bobbeh overestimates his skill with the bow and attempts to catch Cadence in the eye, but misses. Again. He kind of growls.
Bobbeh Ted rolled 2 dice to "Eyeshot" 5,7 (0 successes)
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Feb 4, 2012 13:42:37 GMT -5
Pulling the dagger he'd recently acquired from his belt, Conrad attempted to slash Cadence with both weapons.
Conrad Miles rolled 8 dice to "Knife & Dagger" 8,1,7,3,6 / 10,8,2,9 (4 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 13:49:00 GMT -5
You glance around the Cornucopia; noting quick moving shapes on the other edge of the Cornucopia scooping things up from the ground. The other tributes on the western side of cornucopia haven't ventured for the mouth with the treasures; choosing to pick the bones of the outskirts. Even so, you see a girl lying prone nearly twenty feet away. The blonde lies face down on the rocky red ground. Blood trickles down her hand that twitches in spasms.
In your immediate proximity; Cadence continues to survey Bobbeh, Conrad, Chisel, Cypress and Singer. Cadence can't seem to decide which to take down first; so she strikes opportunistic blows when she can. She seems to favor attacking the smaller Singer. Dark blood is pooling in her sock from her wounded knee; but there's no quit in her. From your peripheral, you notice that another male tribute - Ron, who was relatively unnoticed from training - eying your group.
Conrad's attack makes Cadence shriek in pain. The dagger scores a deep puncture in Cadence's side; the knife a scratch on right shoulder. The girl makes a valiant attack; choosing to attack the one who caused her so much pain recently. Her sword slices forward; catching Conrad across the back. He can't see it; but it burns painfully.
Cypress darts in unexpectantly, managing to score a long gash down Cadence's collarbone. The wound looks nasty and bleeds freely; much to Cadence's anger.
Seeing the wound to Conrad, the tribute who has been watching makes a move. He grips a sword in his right hand; a sword that he levels for a chest blow as he breaks into a run towards Bobbeh. The sharp edge cuts a scratch into Bobbeh's chest that burns; but doesn't feel too bad. Singer attempts to move away from Cadence who has been targetting her, leveling a blow at Ron.
Cypress Woodward rolled 7 dice to "(Sword) (Attacking Cadence) (using wp)" 9,4,10,8,6,3,1,3 (3 successes) 2012-02-04 19:46:32 Cadence Hone rolled 6 dice to "(Sword) (Attacking Conrad)" 2,8,10,3,5,10,6,5 (3 successes) 2012-02-04 19:20:04 Ron rolled 4 dice to "(Sword)(Attacking Bobbeh)" 1,3,4,8 (1 successes) 2012-02-04 19:25:59 Singer rolled 5 dice to "(Mace) (Ron)" 8,5,3,6,2 (1 successes)
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 4, 2012 13:54:22 GMT -5
"I don't know you!" He yells at Ron while he kicks him in the groin as hard as he can.
(Special: Dirty Fighting-Low Blow: if Bobbeh gets more successes than his target's composure, the target loses a turn)
Bobbeh Ted rolled 10 dice to "Low Blow w/ willpower" 6,8,7,3,9,2,3,10,7,1,8 (4 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 14:01:13 GMT -5
Ron makes a sick gasp as Bobbeh connects. The once opportunistic tribute topples forward; curling up on the ground in a fetal position. He doesn't seem likely to move any time soon. His sword clatters to the rocky ground beside him.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Feb 4, 2012 14:01:19 GMT -5
Hissing at the burning sting of the wound on his back, Conrad struck out again at Cadence, determined to return the favor.
Conrad Miles rolled 8 dice to "Dagger & Knife" 6,4,3,7,3, / 8,10,5,9 (3 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 14:06:43 GMT -5
Cadence makes a sharp exhale as Conrad's knife slices a shallow cut across her chest. The second make a deeper slice out of her neck; causing the blonde to stumble back. Her knees go out from under her and she collapses onto the hard, rocky red ground. Her eyes are open and her breathing is shallow. Will she die in the next few moments? It seems very likely.
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Post by cobrawax on Feb 4, 2012 14:11:28 GMT -5
Bobbeh squints and fires an arrow at Ron. He aims for the neck to make it nice and quick.
Bobbeh Ted rolled 7 dice to "Bow" 4,5,5,3,2,9,9 (2 successes)
He slightly relieved that the shot made it. At least his death was semi-honorable in Bobbeh's mind.
He then puts on his bracers.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Feb 4, 2012 14:13:55 GMT -5
Stood over Cadence, there was a brief moment as Conrad felt a surge of pity for the wounded girl. Steeling himself, Conrad's eyes hardened with determination as he brought both his blades down upon her, seeking to put her out of her misery.
Conrad Miles rolled 8 dice to "Dagger & Knife" 4,5,1,1,2 / 10,7,7,8 (2 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Feb 4, 2012 14:23:04 GMT -5
With your two assailants dead; you survey the field of battle. Singer and Cypress remain beside you; thier weapons raising as they glance to either side of Bobbeh and Conrad. Twice someone has tried to take you by surproise... Several feet away; you see that Vibrance is menancing Vance and Alexanderite with a newly found hatchet. The two have teamed up to attack her in your absence. You note that she has a fresh cut on her left arm.
Chisel immediately races off to his cousin's aid; hatchet at the ready.
To your left; you note that two girls are racing away from cornucopia; backpacks on thier shoulders. They must think that they have enough to survive for now.
As you watch; they move into the stream. The taller girl has already crossed the water; which was only knee deep to her. Yet as the younger, smaller girl begins to clambor out of the waist - deep water, she screams. Its an ear piercing, pained scream. She jerks in the water, twisting this way and that as she tries to escape. Her friend leans over and grasps the sinking girl's arm, pulling her onto the shore.
To her horror; she hefts only the girl's ripped torso onto the beach. The water stains red as small fish jump out of the water in a feeding frenzy. The older girl, Lyric, Buckley's district mate, shrieks in horror and flees towards the meadow. The dead girl lays on her backpack; staring sightlessly at the sky.
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