2023/24, Stage 3 Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff: Match 4

This round was one of the few that the boy considered a little strange, since being first, it was Rose who failed to hit the target, consequently being Elsa against his two fellow teammates, but she seemed to fail. Kim, his friend, intended to cast a spell on Hades but he quickly managed to dodge it. Was it him or Gryffindor’s were in serious trouble? It seemed so.

Lea was the only one who was able to perform the spell successfully, assuming that Kim had too little left to continue the duel, after the spells she had been receiving from the Hufflepuff team. His partner succeeded but not by hitting the target, because the girl was able dodge it. Hades in this round, chose to use the Impedimenta. In this round, he remained silent.

Round 6

Rose Moon vs Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Rose casts Knockback Jinx at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 13] + 11 = 24 > 9 → Success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 16] + 11 = 27
Evasion Check: [d20: 19] + 9 - 5 (Impedimenta) = 23
27 > 23 → Hit
Damage: 100 + (11 x 15) = 265

Elsa Veronica Bennett vs Lea Hirsch & Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Nicky spell spreads Fire-Making Spell II at Lea and Hades.
Auto-Fail Chance (17-20): [d20: 20], auto-fail (20% AFC)

Kim Sato vs Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Kim casts Knockback Jinx at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 7] + 7 = 14 > 9 → Success
Auto-Hit Chance (19-20): [d20: 14], no auto-hit (Calming Presence)
Accuracy Check: [d20: 2] + 10 = 12
Evasion Check: [d20: 8] + 9 - 5 Impedimenta = 12
12 = 12 → Impaired Hit
Damage: 100 + (4 x 15) = 160 / 2 (Impaired Hit) = 80

Lea Hirsch

Reducio

No actions received.

Julian Pritchard

Reducio

No actions received, missed the posting deadline.
Missed rounds: x1

Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

No actions received.
Impedimenta Effect: Accuracy

12th May 2024 - Afternoon

In the wake of that minor fiasco of an attempted spell exchange, Hufflepuff was weirdly quiet. Maybe they were distracted by their failures. Maybe, in Hades' case, he just genuinely could not get his body to move fast enough; his attempt at a Finite had failed and the spell just got worse the longer it was left.

Whatever the case, Gryffindor smelled the metaphorical blood in the water. Their opponent was sluggish and vulnerable, so it was only smart to point all three wands at him. Rose dealt the most decisive blow, a Flipendo to the chest he couldn't twist away from fast enough. Hades did manage to move enough to throw off Kim's aim, not that throwing off the aim of someone barely standing was particularly hard or impressive, but the exhausted Gryffindor did finally connect the jinx after numerous attempts, even if it was just a clip. Nicky, on the other hand, seemed to be having some trouble casting. It looked like she was trying to do too much, lacking the power or concentration to produce what she was going for. It wouldn't cost them now, but if she couldn't figure it out, it might soon.

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1. You have 96 hours from now to write your posts (50 words min).
2. In the same time period, send me (Bridget Collins) your team's actions per owl. Do not hint at your actions in your post.
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It went from bad to worse in a snap. Lea was still there, was still present and yet- she hadn't done anything. No spell came to mind as her wand shot forward, no target as it hovered in the space between two of the Gryffindors, no other action to take. She blanked, running only on some instinct that had yet to figure out the full idea. No dodge, no anything. How they all had fumbled, yet Hades would be the only one to suffer from it. The advantage from before quickly slipping through their fingers left Lea pulling back to try and reset for the next round. Surely the Hufflepuffs would be able to sort it out in time.

Rose’s Knockback Jinx hit Hades square, though Kim’s hit him barely. It was impressive that the lion was still going, after all the Hufflepuffs had put him through. Rose didn’t think she’d be able to be so diligent to keep going, but he stayed strong and hit Hades. It was Hades, now, that was looking worse for wear, after taking two Knockback Jinxes and his movements steadily slowing, making him nearly unable to dodge anything that came his way.

Nicky’s spell failed for the second time in a row, probably because of her impressive spellcasting earlier. But a failed spell, in Rose’s opinion, was far better than no spell at all, which was what all three of the Hufflepuffs did. Had they really given up that quickly?

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He was still trying to recover, until Gryffindor’s team took their turns, all going towards him. He was abruptly caught his guard off, first being Rose, and then Elsa with a spell she had already used, worth the boy of Hufflepuff who began to speak some improper and rude phrases, only being directed to her because he didn’t like me getting hit by fire at all. Would it be a lack of sportiness? Probably, but if it had been some spell, the thing could be quite different, in his opinion. Hades was not entirely certain, though.

Round 7

Rose Moon vs Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Rose casts Knockback Jinx at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 13] + 11 = 24 > 9 → Success
Protego Scenario: [d10: 5], spell dissipates

Elsa Veronica Bennett vs Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Nicky casts Fire-Making Spell II at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 12
Wisdom Check: [d20: 11] + 11 = 22 > 12 → Success
Protego Scenario: [d10: 6], spell ricochets
Ricochet Target: Kim
Accuracy Check (Hades): [d20: 6] + 9 - 10 (Impedimenta) = 6
Evasion Check (Kim): [d20: 6] + 12 = 18
6 < 18 → Miss

Kim Sato vs Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Kim casts Knockback Jinx at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 19] + 7 = 26 > 9 → Success
Protego Scenario: [d10: 2], spell dissipates

Lea Hirsch vs Kim Sato

Reducio

Lea casts Blasting Curse at Kim.
Wisdom DC: 17 + 2 (LC) = 19
Wisdom Check: [d20: 8] + 12 = 20 > 19 → Success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 7] + 13 = 20
Evasion Check: [d20: 2] + 12 = 14
20 > 14 → Hit
Damage: 150 + (8 x 15) = 270

Julian Pritchard and Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Julian casts General Counter-Spell at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 9 + 2 (LC) = 11
Wisdom Check: [d20: 5] + 12 = 17 > 11 → Success
Effects:
- Hades' Impedimenta is nullified.

Hades Schweighöfer

Reducio

Hades casts Shield Charm at Hades.
Wisdom DC: 12 + 2 (LC) = 14
Wisdom Check: [d20: 17] + 9 = 26 > 14 → Success

12th May 2024 - Afternoon

Getting over their momentary lapse, Hufflepuff was quick to launch into action. Hades, especially, was quick to throw up a shield between him and the relentless assault. The opposition was determined to leave him hanging on by a thread like Kim was, or better yet, take him out entirely. They would find their attempt thwarted, both Knockback Jinxes fading into nothing on impact. Nicky's spell, perhaps fueled by the frustration of the last two failed spells, survived the impact, but maybe that was worse for her. It flew back at Kim, if not close enough to be a serious threat; Hades may have tried to angle his shield to aim it, but he was still slowed, seconds away from the relief of Julian's counter spell.

His inability to aim under these conditions wouldn't matter, though, because Lea was going to finish this, finally. Kim was been in far more of this duel than Bridget would have expected, but no amount of luck or speed would save him from Lea pulling out one of the nastiest curses they knew at this age. Perhaps annoyed by their repeated failures, she chose a spell that attacked more of an area than a point. The Blasting Curse landed, and Bridget quickly called for a stop.

There'd really been no question of if Kim might withstand that, he'd been looking awful for most of this duel. Hopefully he'd feel better once the Hospital Wing worked its magic, the pain of the duel just a distant memory. But for the rest of them, it was time to finish this, their time winding down. "You can resume."

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1. You have 96 hours from now to write your posts (50 words min).
2. In the same time period, send me (Bridget Collins) your team's actions per owl. Do not hint at your actions in your post.
3. If you don't post in the allotted time frame, your action is void.
4. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to owl or DM me.
5. Good luck, and have fun!

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Thankfully she had managed to shake off the sluggishness of last round to find her target: the still standing Kim. She needed something that would guarantee him gone- an attack that hurt even if she missed. It would be a struggle to cast, requiring a certain focus with a distracting Gryffindor and the panic of last round's waste, but she would manage, even keeping her wand on target long enough for Kim to feel the full blast as the duel was temporarily called to a halt. Not much longer to make a mark-