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<blockquote data-quote="Tecklenburg" data-source="post: 6650845" data-attributes="member: 6781356">That looks like my cue!&nbsp; Looks like he needs a show of strength.I step forward eyeing the man intensely, the palm of my hand resting easily on the pommel of my sword.&nbsp; &quot;Earth Shaker can do as he likes...so long as 'as he likes' doesn't include standing in our way.&nbsp; We come as liberators and protectors with little time to spare so I will say this but once.&nbsp; You can either fight with us for the sake of your people, you can head directly the other way and get as far from this place as you can...or you can die a worthless death, now, on this mountain.&quot;My sword is in my hand faster than the eye can follow.&nbsp; I point it at him &quot;...if you need proof that our battle prowess won't bring shame to your clan or your mountain's spirit, then level your spear...&quot;[sblock]Throw Down the Gauntlet (Cha)2, 5 + 1 = 8On a 7-9, they choose 1 if they do not accept.&nbsp; &nbsp; You take +1 ongoing against them until they defeat you&nbsp; &nbsp; They lose the respect of their peers and underlings&nbsp; &nbsp; They retreat[/sblock]For the record, I am not out for blood unless it proves necessary.&nbsp; I also don't want to embarrass him.&nbsp; I just want to prove my mettle to him.I've fought so many spearmen in my days.&nbsp; I've trained with the weapon for more years than this human has lived.&nbsp; Surely I know his techniques and how to get inside of his reach.[sblock]Spout Lore (Int)6, 6 + 3 (+1 for martial tradition) = 16![/sblock]I give him a show of one step of circling with him and immediately reverse my circle into the teeth of his swing, spinning away from it and seizing the opening to close range.&nbsp; The perfectly honed bladework of a true master is unleashed.[sblock]Master's Bladework2, 2 + 3 = 7Deal my damage, apply 2 techniques, and he counterattacks me.d8 damage.&nbsp; 8 damage - 2 armor = 6 damage.Torrential:&nbsp; Your attack ends with a flurry of strikes that your opponent must dedicate effort to blocking or avoiding. If they instead attack you in response to your attack, deal your damage again (this does not apply techniques).Burst:&nbsp; Your attack deals an additional 1d4 damage and gains the ‘forceful’ tag.&nbsp; 4 damage.Counterattack on me:&nbsp; d8 damage.&nbsp; 6 - 2 armor = 4 damage to me.Torrential Counterattack on him:&nbsp; d8 damage.&nbsp; 8 damage - 2 armor = 6 damage.[/sblock]I sheathe my sword as I walk purposefully over to the man, extending my hand.&nbsp; &quot;You are an impressive warrior.&nbsp; The blow you gave me would have felled any of Argoth's men.&nbsp; Will you fight with us and free your people from the grip of a madman?&quot;I nod.&nbsp; &quot;Very well.&nbsp; Follow Three Bird.&nbsp; You all will assault the group on the far left.&nbsp; Saerie and I will handle the middle group and group on the right.&quot;I look over at my friend.&nbsp; &quot;Saerie, it is time.&quot;&nbsp; I bring my hands out wide and begin to speak in a lost, arcane tongue.[sblock]Cast a Spell (Int) Invisibility on Saerie2, 3 + 3 = 8I'll choose the complication:You draw unwelcome attention or put yourself in a spot. The GM will tell you how.[/sblock]&quot;Quickly Saerie.&quot;&nbsp; My words are hushed, urgent, and aimed no where in particular.&nbsp; &quot;We will handle this.&nbsp; Find a way to up the mountain and into position.&quot;The dogs will surely smell as as they draw near.&nbsp; I'll think about what to do and get back to you.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tecklenburg, post: 6650845, member: 6781356"] That looks like my cue! Looks like he needs a show of strength. I step forward eyeing the man intensely, the palm of my hand resting easily on the pommel of my sword. "Earth Shaker can do as he likes...so long as 'as he likes' doesn't include standing in our way. We come as liberators and protectors with little time to spare so I will say this but once. You can either fight with us for the sake of your people, you can head directly the other way and get as far from this place as you can...or you can die a worthless death, now, on this mountain." My sword is in my hand faster than the eye can follow. I point it at him "...if you need proof that our battle prowess won't bring shame to your clan or your mountain's spirit, then level your spear..." [sblock]Throw Down the Gauntlet (Cha) 2, 5 + 1 = 8 On a 7-9, they choose 1 if they do not accept. You take +1 ongoing against them until they defeat you They lose the respect of their peers and underlings They retreat[/sblock] For the record, I am not out for blood unless it proves necessary. I also don't want to embarrass him. I just want to prove my mettle to him. I've fought so many spearmen in my days. I've trained with the weapon for more years than this human has lived. Surely I know his techniques and how to get inside of his reach. [sblock]Spout Lore (Int) 6, 6 + 3 (+1 for martial tradition) = 16![/sblock] I give him a show of one step of circling with him and immediately reverse my circle into the teeth of his swing, spinning away from it and seizing the opening to close range. The perfectly honed bladework of a true master is unleashed. [sblock]Master's Bladework 2, 2 + 3 = 7 Deal my damage, apply 2 techniques, and he counterattacks me. d8 damage. 8 damage - 2 armor = 6 damage. [B]Torrential[/B]: Your attack ends with a flurry of strikes that your opponent must dedicate effort to blocking or avoiding. If they instead attack you in response to your attack, deal your damage again (this does not apply techniques). [B]Burst[/B]: Your attack deals an additional 1d4 damage and gains the ‘forceful’ tag. 4 damage. Counterattack on me: d8 damage. 6 - 2 armor = 4 damage to me. Torrential Counterattack on him: d8 damage. 8 damage - 2 armor = 6 damage.[/sblock] I sheathe my sword as I walk purposefully over to the man, extending my hand. "You are an impressive warrior. The blow you gave me would have felled any of Argoth's men. Will you fight with us and free your people from the grip of a madman?" I nod. "Very well. Follow Three Bird. You all will assault the group on the far left. Saerie and I will handle the middle group and group on the right." I look over at my friend. "Saerie, it is time." I bring my hands out wide and begin to speak in a lost, arcane tongue. [sblock]Cast a Spell (Int) Invisibility on Saerie 2, 3 + 3 = 8 I'll choose the complication: You draw unwelcome attention or put yourself in a spot. The GM will tell you how.[/sblock] "Quickly Saerie." My words are hushed, urgent, and aimed no where in particular. "We will handle this. Find a way to up the mountain and into position." The dogs will surely smell as as they draw near. I'll think about what to do and get back to you. [/QUOTE]

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