2024/25, Stage 1 Ravenclaw vs Slytherin: Match 5

Interacting with @Cassian Clarke | @Jessamine Hemlock Mentioning @Rose Moon	Date - 27/10/24
WC 178/50	Color Legend - Mylo | Thoughts

"All will be fine." Mylo had to tell themselves that a few times before they had even entered the duelling room. This was their first official duel, and even then it was only their second duel ever, so the nerves were quite prominent.

But they'd signed up, and they'd been assigned a team, so there was no way that he was going to back down now and leave their team stranded a person down. Taking a deep breath they walked into the room, immediately going over to their teammates. Greeting them and wishing everyone a good game.

Not exactly sure what to expect they just made their way onto the podium with the rest of the duellists, taking deep breaths and remembering what they did during his mock duel with Rose, hoping that it would be somewhat similar to that, but highly doubting it. Having an audience also wasn't exactly helping the nerves, but it couldn't be helped.

"It will be fine" They thought, getting ready for the chaos that were expecting the match to be.

ABILITIES | STATS
Action: As strategised
Perfectionist | Wandmaker [Dragonheart, Elm wood]
sta • 8 | eva • 6 | str • 5 | wis • 9 | arc • 6 | acc • 6

Stats with dragonheart

sta • 8 | eva • 6 | str • 5 | wis • 9 | arc • 9 | acc • 6

Code by Ara Villa

The first stage of the new dueling championship had begun. Cassian had a good feeling about it. Having won the championship last year, the Ravenclaw team was ready for a new year. Cassian had new teammates this year: Jess, the dueling team co-captain, and Mylo; Cassian didn’t know them very well, but was excited to duel alongside them.
As for the moderator and opposing team, the only one Cassian recognized was Pyxis, who had been one of his duel moderators last year. Cassian saluted the Slytherin team captain with his wand, flashing him a smile. He’d never seen Pyxis duel before, but was looking forward to it; he was sure he was one of the best.
As their names were called, the Ravenclaw team stepped forward. Cassian, perceptive and empathetic, felt that Mylo seemed a bit nervous. They were taking deep breaths and Cassian completely understood how they felt. He’d been extremely nervous for his first duel too. Reaching out to his teammates, Cassian sent calming vibes, hoping to help them both feel better. The duel was about to begin.
Word Count: 180
*Calming Presence Ability: Cassian’s allies are Mylo & Jess*

Action: as strategized
Abilities: Prodigal DADA Learner | Wandmaker (White River Monster) | Calming Presence
Stats: Stamina: 7 | Evasion: 9 | Strength: 3 | Wisdom: 9 | Arcane Power: 10 | Accuracy: 9

@Mylo Atkins,@Jessamine Hemlock, & @Pyxis Hellebore

Elisa stood in the duelling room, wand at the ready, looking around nervously at the others. This is it! My first official duel!

In a small whisper, she murmured a shy 'good luck' at her teammates, and stood upright, ready for the duel. She had waited for a whole year for this moment, and she was ready.

Sta4, Eva7, Str3, Wis9, Arc8, Acc9
Healing Sage

Action: as strategised

Draven's skin itched. He couldn't quite get his nails deep enough, couldn't reach the annoying feeling sitting just underneath the surface. His wand, held loosely in one hand, seemed to have gotten heavier in the past year. Its weight was comforting, something to keep him grounded as he walked forward, surveying his opponents. None of them had looked in his direction just yet, and he was sort of grateful for it. Drab black clothes, simple working jeans and a turtleneck. He'd taken to wearing his uniform... - rather, he'd taken to wearing the thrifted black trenchcoat he'd found at the back of a clearance bin in a Salvation Army Thriftstore. The only nice thing was the scarf, long and silver-green, with his house logo stitched on it.

Picking a spot on the podium to stand, not too far but not uncomfortably close to his teammates, Draven closed his eyes. The match would be starting once everyone got in position, but Pyx and Elisa had yet to make their way to the stage. He felt them making their way towards him. They were both smaller than him, in fact- everyone in the room was, and Draven didn't like the slimy feeling that accompanied that realization. Aside from their moderator, he was the oldest by far, towering one head above the other students.

Draven rolled his shoulders in, haunching a little. He'd shot up again over the summer, getting taller and dangerously skinnier. His ribs were visible now, his veins too. Streaking the boy's amber skin in shades of blue and green, they littered the back of his hands and wrists, the insides of his elbows and knees. He covered them up best he could, covered up his scrawniness. The way his limbs looked like twigs, breakable and fragile. A mask shielded his face, covering his nose and mouth. Really, the only bit of exposed skin on the boy were his eyes, sunken deep in his head and marred by dark circles.

In short, Mirador looked like a corpse swaddled in fabric. Perhaps it was foreshadowing the outcome of the duel.

Or perhaps he just really, really needed to hit the gym.

Tracing his pointer finger down the list of duellists, Pyxis' eyes widened when it reached his name. Not only was he going to be duelling in the presence of another Hufflepuff upperclassman that he held in high regard, but he'd be standing across from another captain too. Thankfully, the novelty of the word captain wore off, and a smile played on his lips. Draven was on his team again and their success rate against the Ravenclaws stood at a humble 100%. Is it too much to ask for a repeat? He petitioned to whatever overlord was watching over him in that moment.

Approaching the piste, Pyxis noted that Draven was wearing a mask over his mouth and wondered if he should have brewed some Pepperup Potions in preparation for their duel. He hopped onto the piste, sent a cordial nod Elisa's way and matched the sass of Jessamine's wave, waggling his fingers right back at her. He and the Ravenclaw had trained extensively together and now he knew exactly what made her tick. Just as she knew the same about him. At least that evened the playing field somewhat. But none of that would matter if Draven collapsed before the duel even started.

"Er, you okay, buddy?" he whispered to his partner, leaning across the respectable gap between them while holding up his wand, readying to cast.

@Draven Mirador

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Round 1

Cassian vs Draven

Reducio

Cassian casts Obscuro at Draven.
Wisdom DC: 10 - 2 = 8 Wandmaker
Wisdom Check: [d20: 4] + 9 = 13 → Success

Accuracy Check: [d20: 14] + 9 + 1 Wandmaker = 24
Evasion Check: [d20: 9] + 7 = 16
24 > 16 → Hit

Effects: The opponent is blindfolded, making them unable to see. Evasion and Accuracy stats are equal to 0 as long as the target is blindfolded. Removing the blindfold takes an action.

Jessamine vs Elisa

Reducio

Jessamine casts Flipendo at Elisa.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 20] + 10 = 30 → Critical Success

Auto-Hit: [d10: 6] → No Auto-Hit Cassian's CP
Accuracy Check: [d20: 3] + 8 = 11
Evasion Check: [d20: 12] + 7 + 7 Dodge = 26
11 < 26 → Miss

Mylo vs Elisa

Reducio

Mylo casts Flipendo at Elisa.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 14] + 9 = 23 → Success

Rebound: [d20: 11] → No Rebound Wandmaker
Auto-Hit: [d10: 9] → No Auto-Hit Cassian's CP
Accuracy Check: [d20: 4] + 6 = 10
Evasion Check: [d20: 18] + 7 + 7 Dodge = 32
10 < 32 → Miss

Draven vs Cassian

Reducio

Draven casts Flipendo at Cassian.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 10] + 15 = 25 → Success

Accuracy Check: [d20: 20] + 8 = 28
Evasion Check: [d20: 2] + 9 = 11
28 > 11 → Hit

Damage: 100 + 7 (AP) × 15 = 205 × 0.95 (Str) = 195 hp

Pyxis vs Cassian

Reducio

Pyxis casts Flipendo at Cassian.
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 16] + 9 = 25 → Success

Accuracy Check: [d20: 3] + 7 = 10
Evasion Check: [d20: 11] + 9 = 20
10 < 20→ Miss

Elisa

Reducio

Elisa dodges.
Dodge Bonus: 5 + 7 × 0.25 = 5 + 2 = 7

The strategy before this duel was clear the moment in started as each side had a specific targeted opponent, only two wands straying from the pack. Elisa's wand remained pointed towards the ground- whether it was from the nerves or she was already aware of her targeted status Lea didn't know, but keeping eyes on others' spells rather than her own would prove very beneficial in the coming moments. Cassian would be the other outlier, aiming towards the oldest of the Slytherins rather than the main opponent.

Between the Ravenclaws against Elisa, Mylo was the first to act, nerves getting a quicker start in exchange for some of the precision required in accuracy. Flipendo seemed a well-practiced cast, the jinx easily sparking to life before jolting across the piste, yet the distance between spell and Elisa was far too much, not when she anticipated being hit. It would whizz past, an eruption of light just past the Slytherin as the next wand lit up. It would be Jessamine's, the sparks far brighter as it seemed those few extra moments had been enough to put all of her attention into the spell. Yet she too struggled in the aim department, the incentive of not getting hit seeming far greater than the intent to win. Flipendo was a painful spell to get hit by.

Cassian was the second targeted person, although he did not act the part like the Slytherin girl had. Two Knockback Jinxes flew in his direction, the movements nearly identical between Pyxis and Draven although one with a lot more ease. Pyxis faced the same issue as the Ravenclaws- namely aiming as the spell shot off in one direction with Cassian towards the other. It would be of help though, Draven able to pinpoint the Ravenclaw down with a direct bolt, one Cassian's temporary distractedness stood no chance against. The spell was a punch to the chest, sending the Ravenclaw stumbling back yet keeping upright. It was the first strike although not with its repercussions. For while Draven aimed at Cassian, Cassian too aimed at Draven.

Matching Ravenclaw's wit, Cassian opted for an Obscuro as he kept to spells his wand seemed more 'interested' in. His own casting was a little wobbly from the new aching sensation of pain but it would be enough, far more focus on hitting rather than spellcasting as was the unfortunate mistake of his teammates. The change in strategy worked, Draven unable to slide out of the way fast enough after casting his own spell. The corpse needed even more fabric, now wrapped around the eyes. It made an interesting start, Lea casting a glance between the six as she awaited their next move.

Information

1. You have 96 hours (4 days) from the time of this post to post at least 50 words and send in your actions to Lea Hirsch.
2. Please don't hint at your move inside of your RP, as it gives the other team an advantage.
3. If you don't post before the deadline, your move will be void.
4. If you have any questions, or notice anything wrong in the mod post, send me an owl!
5. Your stats, abilities, and spells have been locked for this duel.
6. When possible, I will be moderating early. If you would prefer I wait the full 96 hours, owl me and I will adjust it.
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Elisa stood at the ready, prepared for whatever would come her way. Spells came firing quicker than ever, two of which were aimed at her. Elisa was, however, quite prepared for any attacks, her being the most inexperienced duellist on the team.

She dodged the spells, twirling towards the side at the first one and jumping back at the second. Even though she successfully dodged the attacks, it was not by much, and her heart hammered fiercely in her chest.

C'mon, you got it!, she told herself, eyes still wide for anything other that might come her way.

Sta4, Eva7, Str3, Wis9, Arc8, Acc9
Healing Sage

Action: as strategised

OOC Notes: I'm really sorry for the hurried posts, I am currently on a trip and have limited time as well as little access to wifi. Thanks for understanding!