Case No. 01: Reconnaissance PV Pericles

@Pericles Dralt

Peri had cast his web across the battlefield and just like his arachnids he would rely on perception and instinct to know just when to attack. Their schooling had prepared these young men for situations just like this. Magic, as wonderful as it might be was so easily corrupted by the ill will of witch and wizard. While they were taught how to utilize this gift to build and beautify the world around them, they must also be prepared to defend it. So far the pair had held their ground against these evil men, but this was no practice duel in the safety of the Hogwarts' halls. No, this was a fight in real time. It would require courage, determination and the willpower to outlast their foes. Can the heroes prevail?

• Peri attempts to cast the Deterioration Hex at both Billy and Darian: WDC: 21 + 2 (Spell Spread) = 23
• Peri's wisdom 20 + 20 WIS = 40 (Critical Success) -2 stamina reduction instead of -1
• Peri's accuracy: 3 + 15 ACC = 18
• Billy's evasion: 19 + 12 EVA - 5 (Nebulus) = 26 (Success)
• Darian's evasion: 13 + 5 EVA - 5 (Nebulus) - 3 (breaking body bind) = 10 (fail)
• Damage: 200 + 10 ARCP x 8 = 280
• Duration: 3 rounds!
• Darian's HP: 1322 - 200 (-2 stamina reduction) = 1122 - 280 x 0.5 (part giant damage reduction) = 982 HP

Sometimes to defend, one must destroy. The spell used lends to the chaotic nature of magic. It creates, it destroys, it helps and it harms. The delicate balance of life is represented in the arcane as well. Billy could barely see, but he too must have leaned on his instincts as he ducked to the ground as Peri's curse went flying overhead. Darian was not as perceptive however. The part giant was enraged and as powerful as that made him it also clouded his mind. Devastating energies would hit him directly in the chest and for the next few moment he would literally feel his life essence draining from his body. These poachers were in a world of hurt, backed into the corner, but that's when people can truly be dangerous.

• Billy attempts to cast Incendio Duo at Pericles: WDC: 12
• Billy's wisdom: 20 + 15 WIS = 35 (Critical success = +60 damage and max duration)
• Billy's accuracy: 18 + 12 ACC = 30 (fail)
• Peri's evasion: 20 + 15 EVA = 35 (success! what!)
• Darian rips a small tree from the ground and harpoons it at random target: 1D2 to determine target: Howard 1, Peri 2. Result = 1.
• Darian's accuracy: 12 + 10 ACC - 5 (Nebulus) = 17 (fail)
• Howard's evasion: 5 + 21 EVA = 26 (success)

The threads of fate would not hum kindly for the these vile men. Perhaps it was karma for their misdeeds, perhaps they had just met their match with Howard and Pericles. Regardless of what force was at play, the poachers were losing. Howard's crimson eyes turned to slits as he surveyed the field. There opponents were injured and panicked. They were missing their mark and now was not the time to give them any room. If he and Pericles could keep pushing they just might be able to put these two behind bars where they belonged. He didn't waste another moment. Howard pounced!

• Howard attempts to kick Billy again:
• Howard's accuracy: 16 + 21 ACC - 2 (kick) = 35 (success)
• Billy's evasion: 11 + 12 EVA - 5 (Nebula) = 18 (fail)
• Damage: [100 x 17 STR x 1.1]/5 = 374
• Billy's HP: 626 - 374 = 252

Howard was through the air and landing his attack before Billy could even blink an eye. With devastating effect he would land a kick to the man's midsection. Billy gasped in pain and crumpled to the ground. He was nearly done, but the battle was not yet concluded. The magical fog would dissipate, revealing the poachers that were very much on the ropes! Can Howard and Pericles land the knockout blows?!

Opponents

Billy Baggs: Wizard: STA - 10| EVA - 12| STR - 5 | WIS - 15| ARC - 15| ACC - 12
Darian Molvo: Part-Giant: STA - 15 | EVA - 5 | STR - 20 | WIS - 5 | ARC - 5 | ACC - 10

OOC Summary: Peri's Surpo Energia misses Billy, but lands with force against Darian. Billy and Darian both miss with their attacks. Howard lands another brutal kick on Billy. The fog from the Nebulus charm is gone.

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	Duelling was synonymous to fencing- all footwork, aim, and aggression. Yet having a partner at the center of the fray, entangled with their opponents, complicated the process as Peri knew it. The mage on the outskirts had to perform meticulously, mindful not to harm his own ally in the process. Howard's presence had drawn their fire until a literal blaze came roaring his way. Try as Billy might, Pericles moved like a specter through the trees, slipping in and out of cover once his fog dissipated. The Incendio blasted against a trunk with a devastating crackle. In the dark of the woods, it caught and blazed menacingly overhead, illuminating the battle in a hellish glow. They had to put an end to this before a new emergency was on their hands. Crouched behind a boulder, Pericles leaned out, took aim, and issued two sharp whistles. It was a signal he and Howard had discussed en route, something which wouldn't give away his intention to their targets: Look out! Howard was a devastating force. He focused his assault on the smaller of the two, whittling away at Billy while evading Darian's attempts at retaliation. Perhaps getting Darian alone would be enough to make the part-giant forfeit. Given the rage he'd entered, however, Pear's hopes for an easy end weren't high. They would have to meet brutality with brutality. The fire cast strange shadows over his scowling face as he conjured all the concentration he could muster before bellowing "CONFRINGO."
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| @Howard White |
Action: Casting Blasting Curse @ Billy & Darian

Blasting Curse • Confringo • [Attack] • WDC 17
Tags: Targeted, Curse

Reducio

Damage
• 150 + AP × 15 or 10 + AP × 8
Effect
• Spell makes the floor at the target's feet explode.
• The spell is affected by the Auto-Fail Counter (+2/–1) mechanics.
• If they get hit by the explosion, they take full damage.
• If they manage to evade the brunt of the explosion (successful Evasion check or Auto-Dodge/Miss), they take reduced chip damage from flying splinters.
• There is a 10% chance the explosion will affect the caster as well, in which case they'd take the chip damage.
Duration
• No Duration
Nullify
• None.
Critical Failure
• The caster suffers the full damage.
Critical Success
• +80 damage on hit, +30 damage if chip damage.
Impaired Hit
• Damage is halved.

Reducio

Stamina- 10 | Evasion- 15 | Strength- 5 | Wisdom- 20 | ArcPower- 10 | Accuracy- 15

Perfectionist I & II

• Complete immunity to critical failure chances

Keen Eye

• 25% chance of automatically finding a hidden object, compartment, etc.

Spell Spread

• Targets a second person with one cast. (-2 ACC +2 DC)

Blindvision

• Immune to debuffs from vision-impairing spells or non-magical darkness.

Wandless

• Can cast even if disarmed (DC+5)

White-Bellied Sea Eagle
﴾ Stamina - 5 | Evasion - 15 | Strength - 10 | Wisdom - 0 | Accuracy - 10 ﴿

• Small - You have a 25% chance to enter threads hidden from users. This can be countered by a successful Sixth Sense roll. If attempting to to communicate or interact with the environment, you are no longer hidden. +2 to stealth checks.
• Flight - Creatures that can fly are able to reach things from high places.
Observation: 25% chance of seeing something out of the ordinary automatically.
• Claws - The Animagus has claws that can be used to defend themselves.
Two attacks at 15*strength done at +0 accuracy.

@Pericles Dralt

An eerie quiet washed over the battlefield after the combat had hit a fever pitch. The only sound present was the crackling of fire from misplaced incendios and the deep breath of men weighing their options. It was a moment of pause in which the tide of this conflict would turn one way or another. Before these villains stood two young men emboldened by their sense good doing. It was easy to make the wrong choices. The coin was good, the life often easy, but when justice came calling for you what ground did you have to stand on? Your only motivation the desire to be free. The only core value to fuel you is the greed to steal another day. What was truly difficult was the choices made by Howard and Pericles as they risked their health in pursuit of what's right, but that call of duty gave these young men an inner strength that Darian and Billy simply could not comprehend. The moment passed when Peri let out a sharp whistle and Howard followed cue and rolled out of harms way.

• Peri attempts to cast the Blasting Curse at Billy and Darian: WDC: 17 + 2 (spell spread) = 19
• Peri's wisdom: 20 wis + 5 = 25 (success)
• Peri's accuracy: 15 acc + 16 - 2 (spell spread) = 29
• Billy's evasion: 12 eva + 20 = 32 (crit success)
• Darian's evasion: 5 eva + 5 = 10 (fail)
• Damage: 150 + 10 arcp x 15 = 300
• Darian's HP: 982 - 200 (deterioration hex) - 300 x .5 (part giant damage reduction) = 632 HP

Again it would surprise Howard just how nimble Billy was. Even in his beaten and battered state the man was still quick enough to avoid Peri's curse, but his giant partner in crime was not so lucky. The blast was mighty and would have knocked any normal man off his feet. The part-giant however would stand his ground like an ancient tree that refused to be felled. However, the signs of fatigue were there. His stance was wobbly, he breathed heavy through his mouth. Enraged as he was even a dimwit like Darian knew he was losing, but Howard would not cease his onslaught until they raised their hand in surrender. Billy may have escaped the magic, could he evade the might?

• Howard attempts to kick Billy:
• Howard's accuracy: 21 acc + 20 - 2 (kick) = 39 (crit success)
• Billy's evasion: 12 eva + 17 = 29 (fail)
• Damage: [100 x 17 str x 1.1]/5 = 374
• Billy's HP: 252 - 374 = -122 HP

Howard sprinted towards the man and with a mighty leap he would drive his knee into the side of Billy's head. He knew right away that the force of the blow had been enough to finish them man as he crumpled on the spot. When he awoke next it would be in a cell at Azkaban. Howard then turned on the spot to face the part-giant as Peri readied himself too. "Your partner is done. You're next unless you surrender right now!" The dhampir would only allow a moment for Darian to decide.

• Will Darian surrender?: 1 = yes, 2 = no.
• Roll: 2!!

"Surrender?!" The giant bellowed! "Over my dead body!" Darian charged forward and with his mighty hands he went for Howard's neck!

• Darian attempts to chokehold Howard:
• Darian's accuracy: 10 acc + 10 = 20 (fail)
• Howard's evasion: 21 eva + 4 = 25 (success)

Howard easily sidestepped the attack and watched as Darian clumsily stomped past him. The man was gassed and would be easily taken. Howard had no desire to hurt these men, but he would finish this if need be. "Weigh your options you dolt! On your knees, now!"

• One last chance to surrender!: 1 = no, 2 = yes.
• Roll: 2!

Darian turned to face our heroes. There was still a glint of defiance in his eyes, but one giant knee crashed to the ground after another. This fight was over. The dust would begin to settle as the pair restrained him and contacted the ministry for their removal and to finish processing the crime scene. Howard had the evidence he needed to further pursue his case. The battle was won, but the war raged on!

Thank you so much for going on this adventure with me. Took a while, but we kicked some ass!