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Post by Seryna on Jun 22, 2012 15:00:35 GMT -5
This thread is to practice elements of the Hunger Games. Try a new character build, practice your strategy at the Cornucopia and master your die rolls. Any one can come practice; just post a sheet to the ooc. Accepted characters from #26 can come play too - but remember; this is all going to be a dream that your character wakes up from. No real experience points gained The morning of the arena...As you are presented with your arena uniform, you notice that it begins with a white silk undershirt and white thermal underwear. The next item is an orange fleece jacket and black thermal pants. The finishing touches are well fitting socks and snow boots. The ArenaAs you rise to the arena above, a chill whips through you. This isn't apprehension or fear, you quickly realize that the wind is bitter cold. Glancing around, you find that the world is white. The platforms are arranged in a circle around the golden horn, set on a flat ground that is covered by freshly fallen snow. No snow is falling now; but you are quickly shivering. You realize that the undergarments and fleece jacket are only the base layers against this cold. You need to find warmer clothes and fast. Glancing around, you see a white, flat land stretching across the south east of the Cornucopia as far as you can see. To the north; black trees just out of the white snowbanks; suggesting a wooded area about a ten minute run from you. To the north east, you see grey stones covered with snow rising upwards to a mountain range. To the north west, you see a hot, sandy wasteland. To the south west, you spy a green, blooming meadow. Behind you to the south, you see a mottled brown ground of dead grass and patches of ice. 5...4...3...2... 1!
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 22, 2012 15:25:48 GMT -5
Kingston Anam I'm givin my uniform for the arena. I can tell it'll be cold. As I'm lifted up into the arena I feel the cold wind against my face. It's not just cold, it's frigid. As the countdown begins I look at the other tributes. 5 I can do this. 4 I've been training for this. 3 For Jake and Emily. 2 The other tributes are just obsticles in the way. 1... GONG! I run and I see flashes of people and weapons slashing. I head to the cornucopia and just hope I'm not hacked to death with something like an axe. I sense someone coming up behind me and quickly turn around.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jun 22, 2012 15:42:00 GMT -5
Ember Clay: District Twelve Female TributeSix years of waiting. She was finally here. Ember's face didn't show fear. Her eyes were empty. Ember Clay didn't exist inside the the arena. In the Hunger Games, you were never who you appeared to be. Guide my blade Ember thought as the clock counted down. 5...4...3...Ember felt a calm wash over her. Today she'd accept her destiny. 2...1!She leaped from her starting station for the gear in the middle. He reached for the knife. A hunting knife. Ember knew it well. Ember slashed at the District 4 tribute near her. Ember Clay rolled 9 dice to "Attacking Kingston" 4,10,4,10,10,1,4,7,1,4,1,7 (3 successes) "Come on, Four. Smile big for the cameras."[/color] Ember said with a sinister smile.
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 22, 2012 15:58:50 GMT -5
Kingston Anam The District 12 girl is slashing at me with a knife! Oh, no you don't! "Come on, Four. Smile big for the cameras." She says. I recognize her as Ember Clay. I pick up a sword near me and quickly slash it at her. I hit her sucessfully but I can tell I didn't do as much damamge to her as she did to me. This is for you, Emily, you too, Jake. I'm doing it for the both of you I think to myself. Blood is splattering around me but I don't care. I'll do whatever I have to in order to win. Kingston Anam rolled 2 dice to "Attacking Ember Clay" - 8, 9 (2 successes)
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jun 22, 2012 16:30:38 GMT -5
Ember Clay: District Twelve Female TributeEmber hissed as Kingston's sword seared into her flesh, a hot red line blossomed on her arm, just above the elbow. Her gaze darkens. District 4 would suffer their first loss of the games. The odds are in my favor this time Ember grinned at Kingston before she brought her blade down once more, slashing at his chest. Ember Clay rolled 9 dice to "Attacking Kingston (Target Torso)" 7,10,8,1,8,4,3,9,1,5 (4 successes) "You can do better."[/color] She told the tribute.
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 22, 2012 16:46:27 GMT -5
Kingston Anam Ember slashes at my chest with the knife, staining the snow with blood. The pain is harsh but I put it out of my mind. "You can do better." She said. I speak my first words to the girl, "I'm sure I can." As I slash her with my sword. I realize that hit obviously wasn't as effective. I grab another item. A backpack. It's not heavy. I hope it isn't empty. There better be something useful in there. Kingston Anam rolled 3 dice to "Attacking Ember" 3,3,9 (1 success)
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Post by Seryna on Jun 22, 2012 17:04:01 GMT -5
Magnolia leaped from the platform; landing on her feet. She whipped her head around; her blue eyes wide from fear. Her long blonde hair was plaited into two long braids that reached the middle of her back. The fourteen year old was thin and trembling like a leaf. The girl took one look at the two battling tributes and made a whimper of fear. Turning; she made a sprint towards the Forrest. The thin girl ran straight into the stocky, muscular district one tribute; Victoria. The girl stood at 5'6'' and easily weighed 150 lbs. It was a sheet of muscle over her abdomen; the ripples in her biceps- and that one undeveloped muscle which would have helped her smile. The blank - faced black haired girl from district one stared at the trembling tribute. Victoria's hand lunged out; snatching Magnolia's left arm. Magnolia shrieks in pain and fear as Victoria twists the girl about. Victoria rolled 7 dice to "Brawl - (Grapple) (Magnolia)" 10,8,1,6,7,4,7,3 (2 successes)
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jun 22, 2012 17:31:28 GMT -5
As the 60th second ended, Lily darted forward, taking advantage of her small nimble size to dash for the nearest pack. There was a tense moment as she all but tore it open, only to sigh with relief as she withdrew a bunch of throwing knives. Now her Games could really begin. As she kept a wary eye out, she noticed two tributes fighting... best leave those to it and hope they kill each other. As Magnolia was grappled by one of the Careers, Lily took advantage of the moment as she ran in their direction and threw a hunting knife at the restrained girl's heart. Lily Zelle rolled 6 dice to "Knife Throw" 2,8,5,8,1,5 (2 successes)
Dex/Ath 8 + Specialty 1 + Knife 1 - Penalty 4 = 6 dicepool
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Post by grrbot on Jun 22, 2012 17:39:14 GMT -5
Seren waited as the countdown counted down to her death. The sooner it got to 1, the sooner she died. The countdown echoed 1 and Seren jumped off the plate. She saw the district 12 female violently battling it out with the district 4 male. She bit her lip. Did Seren need a ally? She didnt really but what if a mutt came? She would need help. But later. Seren dashed off to the right swiping up a sword. She felt the leather handle and traced the sharp, defined blade. It shine as the sun glinted of the shine silver metal. Seren came to her senses and ran to the edge of the trees and hid behind one as she waited for the all clear to go and snatch up more gear.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jun 22, 2012 17:44:09 GMT -5
Ember Clay: District Twelve Female TributeEmber grimaced as Kingston's blade cut into her skin. Not getting the best of me. She picked up the bow, notch an arrow. For a second it was just her and the distinct 4 tribute standing face to face. Then Ember smiled, turned and fired. Ember Clay rolled 11 dice to "Shooting Magnolia" 10,9,8,8,3,5,6,6,2,3,5,6 (4 successes) Without even looking to see if her arrow hit it's mark, she turned back to Kingston as she put her bow away to exchange it for her knife once more. "You don't want to finish this here, Four."[/color]
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 22, 2012 17:53:47 GMT -5
Kingston Anam That rotten girl. She needs to learn I'm not someone to underestimate. That knife really hurt, too. I raise my sword to slash at her again. Another tribute darts by and grabs a weapon. I see her go into the trees. I slash at Ember with my sword. While she's occupied with the cut I just gave her, I grab another item. The closest thing I can get to without getting stabbed. A container of matches. Hopefully waterproof. I put them in the side pocket of my bag. I'm freezing. Kingston Anam rolled 3 dice to "Attacking Ember" 4,10,1,2 (1 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Jun 22, 2012 18:35:51 GMT -5
Magnolia's mouth pops open in a surprised '0'. A small blood bubble forms, slowly blowing to the size of one's pinkie finger before Victoria makes a snort. She releases Magnolia's arm; shoving the bleeding, dead girl onto the Cornucopia floor. The black haired tribute ignores the knife in Magnolia's chest; choosing to swoop a pack from the floor. The career evaluates the field, her eyes narrowing at Ember and Kingston. The black haired girl strides forward - clapping a large, muscular hand on Ember's shoulder. She wrenches Ember away from Kingston; preparing for a strike... Victoria rolled 5 dice to "Grappling Ember" 8,3,1,7,2 (1 successes)
A tall, bronze skinned boy darts forward in front of Seren. He stoops and grabs a pack; turning and evaluating the field. Seeing Seren; he threatens her with a jab of his sharp, curved scythe blade. "Back off." He snarls cruelly. His brown eyes are nearly black; very unfriendly.
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Post by grrbot on Jun 22, 2012 18:44:02 GMT -5
Seren squeaks at the boy's threat. "I dont want to hurt you!" Seren explains and runs back onto the field. She narrows her eyes in on a backpack and barrel rolls to the ground, hooking her arm around the backpack and gets to her feet, running. She hides behind the cornucopia this time.. "Just a couple more items.." she whispers.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jun 22, 2012 18:53:10 GMT -5
Lily's eyes narrowed as the Career laughed at the turn of events and shoved her victim to the floor. Found that funny did she? Let's see how funny she finds this... Lily Zelle rolled 7 dice to "Knife Stab" 7,1,9,9,5,7,3 (2 successes) As the Career grappled yet another girl Lily was there once again with a knife as she thrust it towards the helpless girl... before using the advantageous angle of Victoria's position to drive the knife into the Career's side and twist it viciously, a look of utter sadistic glee on her face.
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 22, 2012 19:01:20 GMT -5
Kingston Anam With Ember on the ground, I figured this would be a good chance, but I decide against it. I spot something on the ground. It's in a small container. Iodine tablets! I quickly pick them up and stuff them in the side of my bag with the matches. I run to the back of the cornucopia and spot a girl. "I won't hurt you if you don't hurt me." I say to her in a low voice.
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jun 22, 2012 19:15:42 GMT -5
Ember Clay: District Twelve Female TributeI need to finish this. Ember thought as Kingston’s blade cut into her again. At this rate Ember was going to die of a thousand little cuts. She took a step forward before someone locked onto her shoulder and pulled her backwards. A slew of curses flew out of her mouth as she held. Ember struggled to break free to no avail. This bitca is strong.[/color] Then a knife cuts the tribute from behind. Who in the f--[/color] Ember quickly spotted her benefactor and nodded her thanks before she turned to Kingston. He cut her again and she groaned, shaking her head. “Way passed that now, Four. You cut me, I cut you. Just how the game is played.”[/color] She told him and lunged, aiming for Kingston’s chest. Ember Clay rolled 12 dice to "Stabbing Kingston (Chest)" 3,3,8,6,9,8,8,6,10,9,7,8,3 (7 successes) Dex (Fighting Finesse)/Ath 8 + WP 1 + Specialty 1 + FS 1 + Will – 1 Called Shot + 1 For Three Points in FS – 2 Def The blade sunk in and Ember smiled, admiring her work. "I told you to run."[/color] she whispered, holding her blade in place, as she gave it a little twist.
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Post by Seryna on Jun 22, 2012 19:17:37 GMT -5
A petite; attractive blonde comes into Seren's view. She's holding a sword; already drenched in blood. As she turns and spots Seren; Seren recogizes her as Glory - a career tribute. Glory spots Seren and begins charging for her; sword held in an arc above her head. Seren knows that sword will be biting into her flesh if she can't outrun the career...
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Victoria cried out in pain; pressing a hand to her side. The muscular tribute whirled to face Lily; shouting a wordless cry of anger. The girl swipes a muscular arm at Lily; but the smaller girl ducks beneath it. Victoria bellows with anger; continuing to pursue Lily. She reaches for the girl with blood tipped fingers; scowling.
Victoria rolled 6 dice to "Grappling Lily" 6,7,1,7,5,4 (0 successes
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 22, 2012 19:31:02 GMT -5
Kingston Anam The girl doesn't respond to me. I say one last thing to her, in a low voice. "If we meet up, don't hurt me and you'll live longer." I quickly race around to the front of the cornucopia and grab a hunting knife. It's not worth fighting over here anymore. I think to myself. I run off into the forest away from the cornucopia until it's out of my view. I climb up into a tree, which is covered in snow, making it slippery to climb, but I am semi-camoflouged because of my white uniform. I open up the backpack to see what's inside. Inside are: An empty water skin, snow gloves, thermal underwear, a winter jacket, and one flint and steel fire starter. I put the iodine and the matches in the bag and zip it up. I put it on my back and put my knife and sword on my belt. Remaining Health: 10 Inventory: Sword, Backpack, Empty water skin, Snow gloves, Thermal underwear, winter jacket, Flint and steel fire starter, waterproof matches, 3 iodine tablets, and one hunting knife.
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Post by grrbot on Jun 22, 2012 23:26:23 GMT -5
She bites her lip as the boy, Kingston, comes into view, He whispers words that she barely hears through the panic she enters. But she understands. He doesn't want to hurt her. "I wont hurt you either..." she whisper barely audible and she knows from what he says next that he didn't hear. He dashes towards the forest. He disappears into a clump of trees and shes left alone with a career. Glory. She bites her lip and her eyes widen as she dashes for Seren. I have to outrun her as my fighting skills are not as good as hers. She eyes the forest. I have to get to Kingston, he said he wouldn't hurt me and I trust him. She quickly tries to run to the forest but stumbles, costing her time. She grips her sword close to her chest as she tries to run. She will likely catch up and attack and I will be forced to attack back. She bites her lip, resisting the urge to scream her head off. She let the tears flow and make no attempt to look back, for fear of falling over... Serenity rolled 5 dice to "Foot chase" 6,3,3,5,4 (0 successes)
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Post by Kulvar on Jun 22, 2012 23:53:06 GMT -5
Brass Powers, District 2 Male[/u][/color] Brass rose up into the Arena. The moment he'd been dreaming for, coming to fruition. He let a grin spread across his lips. He watched the violence boil out before him as tributes sprang from their starting platforms. He watched the knife fights and the sword slashes. Felt his blood begin to pump, and watched two tributes tear away from the Cornucopia and make for the trees, one clearly being slower than the others. A girl. A girl pursued by another career. Brass flexed his shoulders. He was a big boy, practically a man grown, well muscled and thick. But quick as well... And there was a sword lying in the snow between him and the girl and the intercept path he was going to beat to meet with her. He stroked a hand through his hair, poised his foot on the edge of his platform and sprang off it at a dead sprint, scooping up the sword as he ran. 5,5,6,2,8,8 (2 successes) Brass's blood boiled, he saw red. His first kill... he could taste it, it was so close. Well, first kill since he'd shoved his father down the stairs. But that hardly counted. He honed in on Seren, 'seeing red.' He was practically salivating as he drew back his sword arm and swung it in a vicious swipe for the girl. 9,3,4,8,9,7,5,1 (3 successes) Wards: Defense is 3 until he loses the sword or changes styles
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jun 23, 2012 0:30:59 GMT -5
Lily laughed mockingly as Victoria cried out in pain, easily ducking a swipe of the Career's arm - what a pathetic effort. As the Career attempted to pull the same tired technique again, Lily proved too slippery for her to ensnare, still laughing all the while. "I like you Career. What you lack in brains, you make up in heart. Oh, and speaking of heart..." Lily Zelle rolled 4 dice to "Spetnaz Slash" 3,1,7,2 (0 successes) Lily Zelle rolled 4 dice to "Spetnaz Stab" 3,4,9,3 (1 success) Despite her best efforts, the first blow missed, but the second one got past the blasted Career's defences, albeit inflicting less harm than Lily was planning to cause. "Hmm... seems all I wounded was your pride. Hold still while I try again." (Lily is reduced to 2 Defense for the next attack against her)
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Post by CuteLikeMurder on Jun 23, 2012 1:15:04 GMT -5
Ember Clay: District Twelve Female TributeI like this one. Ember grinned as Lily spoke. In the chaos Ember picked up a medkit. She'd need it later. When the fighting was all over with. She whistled when Lily took a piece out of Victoria. “I've got your attention. Good.”[/color] Ember told the two tributes. “Decisions. Decisions. Me or her?”[/color] Ember pointed to Lily. “Here's an idea. I could help her kill you. She wants your heart. I just want you dead.”[/color] Ember sunk down low. "Better head for those trees. We can always kill you tomorrow."[/color] Ember looked over at Lily. "Actually now works for me, too."[/color] Ember sprang forward trying to stab Victoria in the liver. Ember had seen it in animals took a while for them to bleed out. And in the need it wasn't the blood loss that killed them. It was their bodies slowly poisoning themselves. Ember Clay rolled 9 dice to "Attacking Victoria (Liver) + Will"4,6,7,8,10,2,4,6,4,1,1 (2 successes)
+8 for Dex & Weaponry, +1 Weapon, +1 Specialty, +1 FS, -3 Def, -1 Called Shot (Vitals/Liver) + Will She laughed as her knife sunk in. "Five's with me. So liver her alone."[/color]
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Post by Kaplan on Jun 23, 2012 6:29:16 GMT -5
Kingston Anam I hear the fighting that is still going on at the cornucopia. It's loud enough for me to hear various screams and Ember's laughter. I know her next target will be me. I make sure not to make any sound when I shift in the tree. I'm weak at the moment and I need someone to help me. I need allies. Anyone who I can trust. Someone who won't kill me. The girl from behind the cornucopia. Remaining Health: 10 Inventory: Sword, Backpack, Empty water skin, Snow gloves, Thermal underwear, winter jacket, Flint and steel fire starter, waterproof matches, 3 iodine tablets, and one hunting knife.
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Post by grrbot on Jun 23, 2012 16:04:55 GMT -5
Seren is blindsided by the district 2 career, Brass, as he viciously swipes her. Seren cries out in pain but she suspects Glory is still in pursuit of her. Seren bites her lip and the tears are streaming heavily now. The cut from Brass lets out a stream of blood from where he slashed at her. Seren felt her pace quicken, ignoring the burning in her legs and the sting from her wound. She could just make out the spot where Kingston had entered the forest. She reached out her hand in anticipation of feeling the soft leaves. Serenity rolled 5 dice to "Foot Chase" 7,1,6,10,2,6 (1 successes)
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Post by Kulvar on Jun 23, 2012 16:42:20 GMT -5
Brass Power, District 2 Male[/u][/color] "Yes... Scream for me... Run From Me. You'll die tired," Brass called after Seren. His voice dripped with malice and a bloodlust shone in his eyes as he never quite broke stride chasing after Seren and her fleeing for the trees. "Bleed for me little girl..."10,7,6,2,7,8,6 (2 successes) She wasn't getting away from him this time. She might even be slowing down, he wasn't sprinting as hard as before. He didn't care if his fellow Career caught up with them... He was hot for the kill, and Seren was right before him, almost to the trees. He adjusted his grip on his sword, something more fitting for the closer confines of a forest and struck out hard and quick for the backside of the fleeing tribute. 7,7,6,10,5,10,6,5,10,10,8,4 (5 successes) 5+2 damage from half-swording for 7 damage total. His blade made purchase, and hot blood splattered his hand where he gripped the blade, holding the sword more like an extremely short spear. She wasn't getting away from him. His sword instructor had been emphasized the need for quick stabs, but cautioned it would leave him open. For the moment, as he drove his sword home again into the small of Seren's back, Brass didn't care. He reveled in the violence he was dealing out, and let out a blood-curdling howl of enjoyment. "BLEED FOR ME! DIE FOR ME!" he yelled, getting ready to slice or stab Seren again. 4,6,9,1,2,9,9,9 (4 successes) 4+2 for half-swording for a total of 6 more damage. Until Brass's next action, he is at a 0 defense.
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