Duncan, Ebony, Travis, & Lenny - Securing The Battlefield
Duncan, Ebony, Travis & Leonard
:: Securing The Battlefield ::
As Sylvar begins his new song, the others feel the renewed strength wash over them. Ebony and Duncan give each other a quick nod and knowing yet approving smirk, as they adjust their chants to accompany the obviously more talented musician. After the first verse, they flow into Sylvar's song. Duncan providing the rhythm, and Ebony backing up Sylvar's lymrics, with a backup flow.
The foursome then move in a snake like pattern. It is clear they've been working together for a bit of time. They cover each other even as they shift positions. Teaching this style to the twins took a bit. There was a rhythm to it that they didn't get at first but ultimately it didn't take long for them to catch on.
The lovers had been using this style for some time, but adding the twins to it really brought it to life. The first time they did this together while fighting goblins on the high trade routes, a prissy merchant witness hiding in the wagons along with his aide looked on in amazement. The stunned older gentlemen who recognized the style from witnessing it in his youth, nudged his partner with his elbow and exclaimed.
"They're Break Dance Fighting!" Watching the very military like yet stylized precision of their movements, they always seemed to be in just the right place to intercept a goblin blade, or block a thrown spear for a partner. Even when they didn't even seem to see the attack coming. They broke down the goblins with these movements in quick yet rhythmic order.
Like a choreographed, yet highly militant dance. If you really wanted to break someone down through dance, this is how you'd do it.
Duncan used a combination of movements, sounds, and motions to direct the foursome into new positions. Replacing his wand with a sword as he moved.
Looking to Ebony for approval which she gave with a subtle nod of the head, the twins showed the still struggling giants the mercy of a quick death. Finishing both off with strikes to vital areas.
Ebony tucked in behind the trio. Covered by their overlapping shields, she turned to the gathered party members of the troup ahead of them.
"Apologies, Introductions to come later but it seems you've all put a nice dent in the local giant population, so what is next? This position is not particularly secure and... " She pauses in her words. Waving her sword slightly in the direction of the nearby surrendered giant and not wanting to give away too much information.
"...and..." Duncan picks up her sentence. "... we dare not tarry too long in this place."
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( Neither Duncan nor Ebony are currently using Bardic Music. They're simply adding flavor to Sylvar's song. There is no additional effect aside from the role play aspect. )
Duncan used a move action to tuck his wand back into it's belt sheath, then took his standard action to move south of Lenny, Drawing his sword as he goes.
Bless = +1 Morale Bonus to Attack and Saves vs Fear CL1 ( 9 rounds )
Ebony a move action to tuck in behind the others. She has her standard action readied in case something dangerous comes into melee range but doesn't expect to use it. If she does the attack/damage roll is below.
Ebony: Longsword - Attack= 17, Damage= 9 Piercing.
Travis took a 5 foot step to the west, and coup de graced, Giant H7.
Leonard, moved over to his current position and used a normal attack to finish off H17.
Travis: Broadsword Damage=15
Leonard: Battleaxe Damage=9
Active Effects:
Ducan:
Bless Morale Bonus ( 9 Rounds +1 Attack +1 vs Fear ) ( Currently Over Written By Sylvar's +2 Bard Song )
Aura Of Courage (10 Feet): +4 Morale Save vs Fear
Marshal Auras ( Circumstance Bonuses Ongoing )
Within 60 Feet of Duncan: +1 Attack, +4 Will Saves
Ebony:
Within 60 Feet of Ebony: +1 Armor Class, +3 Reflex Saves
Shield Users adjacent to either Duncan or Ebony receive an additional +2 Shield Bonus to AC and +1 Shield Bonus to Reflex Saves due to the shield wall effect.
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[sblock=Stat Blocks - Current Bonuses Applied]
Duncan: ( Shield Wall Active )
Hit Points:
51 / 51
Fort: 13, Ref: 14, Will: 15
AC: 23, Touch: 12, Flat: 19
Passive Spot: 11, Listen: 11, Sense Motive: 17
Battle Rap/Perform Urban: 20
Perform Break Dance: 14
Ebony: ( Shield Wall Active )
Hit Points:
34 / 34
Fort: 6, Ref: 10, Will: 11
AC: 23, Touch: 12, Flat: 19
Passive Spot: 10, Listen: 10, Sense Motive: 13
Battle Rap/Perform Urban: 20
Perform Break Dance: 15
Travis: ( Shield Wall Active )
Hit Points:
38 / 38
Fort: 7, Ref: 7, Will: 7
AC: 21, Touch: 13, Flat: 19
Passive Spot: 11, Listen: 11,
Perform Break Dance: 12
Leonard: ( Shield Wall Active )
Hit Points:
38 / 38
Fort: 7, Ref: 7, Will: 6
AC: 21, Touch: 13, Flat: 19
Passive Spot: 11, Listen: 11,
Perform Break Dance: 11
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