2021, Stage 3 Group C: Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Finished

Credit: Lucia Fox

On the bright side - the Gryffindors had done what Callista had expected. On the other hand - Lamik's aim was surprisingly good. Although it hadn't all been up to his skill - the first year was also partly to blame. Perhaps something had caught her eye, caused her feet to falter, and the next thing she knew, a force of blue light spiraled into her hip. The force was greater than she expected, having never been in a real duel before. True to its name, the spell forced her to stumble backwards a few steps. Ow.

It was a shame Alexa's spell had missed... but hopefully, this time one of their spells would land. Trembling slightly from the impact, Callista glanced at her partner, as if trying to send a mental message to remember their strategies. Inhale. Focus. Exhale. Cast.

ROUND 2

Raine Sage vs Alexa Mackenzie

Reducio

Raine Sage cast Blindfolding Spell at Alexa Mackenzie
Wisdom DC: 10
Wisdom Check: [d20: 14] + 10 = 24, success
"Accuracy Check: [d20: 11] + 8 = 19
Auto-Dodge: [d10: 7], fail Alexa's Evasive Maneuvers"
Evasion Check: [d20: 7] + 6 = 13
19 > 13 → Hit
Effects: 0 Accuracy and 0 Evasion until blindfold is taken off (requires an action)

Lamik Fillestar vs Callista Lovis

Reducio

Lamik Fillestar cast Knockback Jinx at Callista Lovis
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 16] + 10 = 26, success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 16] + 9 = 25
Evasion Check: [d20: 10] + 6 = 16
25 > 16 → Hit
Effects: Callista takes 100 + 10 x 10 = 200 damage

Callista Lovis vs Lamik Fillestar

Reducio

Callista Lovis cast Curse of the Bogies at Lamik Fillestar
Wisdom DC: 12
Wisdom Check: [d20: 9] + 8 = 17, success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 20] + 7 - 1 = 26
Evasion Check: [d20: 14] + 10 = 24
26 > 24 → Hit
Duration: [d12: 1] → 3 rounds
Effects:

• -1 Accuracy and -1 Arcane Power (stacks to -3)
• 10% chance to phase out for the round after next
• Spell lasts 3 rounds

Alexa Mackenzie vs Lamik Fillestar

Reducio

Alexa Mackenzie cast Knockback Jinx at Lamik Fillestar
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 6] + 9 = 15, success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 6] + 6 - 1 = 11
Evasion Check: [d20: 4] + 10 = 14
11 < 14 → Miss
Effects: -

The duel was gaining momentum rapidly. While a moment ago, only one of three spells had found its mark, now all four duellists were casting, and most of them aimed true.

@Alexa Mackenzie's first spell had missed, but that didn't keep her from trying again, switching from flames to the pure power of a Knockback Jinx. Her wand was aimed again at the only boy on the stage, but again, he proved elusive, stepping out of the way. She hadn't missed by much, but that was likely not much comfort.

Where both lions had sent their first spell after the first year Hufflepuff, this round, they split targets. @Raine Sage had felt guilty for failing to hit, and vowed to do better this time, and she did. With a swish of her wand, she conjured a blindfold that just a moment later snugly wrapped around Alexa's head, covering her eyes securely. If she didn't get rid of it soon, it would mark her an easy target for the Gryffindors.

Next to Raine, @Lamik Fillestar had not switched target or tactics. It seemed he was determined to take Callista out of the duel quickly, and sent another powerful Knockback Jinx after the girl, who did not have much of a chance of dodging his aim. This time, it hit her shoulder, which likely hurt no less than the last one: Indeed, she was already looking to be in rather bad shape.

But she would not go without fighting back. @Callista Lovis had previously focused on dodging - wisely so - but now seemed determined to repay Lamik for his powerful Knockback Jinxes. But not in kind. Instead, she had chosen a spell that in previous stages had turned the tide for more than one duel, the infamous Curse of the Bogies. Dee recognised the shade of green that Callista's wand produced instantly, and winced slightly when Lamik did not manage to step aside in time. And yet... she wondered if it would prove as effective. Many people had done special training to prepare for this curse in particular, and these days, it usually didn't manage to knock anyone out cold. Still: Callista hit, and Lamik would have a nasty cold to fight with for the minutes to come. He could probably feel it already, really, the slime clogging up his nose, a slight headache creeping in.

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Credit: Lucia Fox

Lamik once again cast at Callista. This time, it was less shocking - probably because she had already experienced the sensation of the powerful blue light - but it was no less painful. In fact, she was feeling quite light headed already. Two Flipendos will do that to you.

This time, however, the first year got to experience the sweet satisfaction of hitting the older Gryffindor. Her professor's words of warning had ran through her head as she lifted the wand to cast, but she shook it off. Callista was aware that many people had specifically trained for the effects of Curse of the Bogies - herself included - but she knew that it would buy them some time.

Her partner's spell had missed again, only to be returned with Raine's blindfold. Callista winced, itching to help the older student, but she knew that Alexa could manage herself. Meanwhile, she needed to focus on their opponents.

ROUND 3

Raine Sage vs Callista Lovis

Reducio

Raine Sage cast Knockback Jinx at Callista Lovis
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 20] + 10 = 30, crit success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 16] + 8 = 24
Evasion Check: [d20: 4] + 6 = 10
24 > 10 → Hit
Effects: 100 + 5 x 10 + 50 crit success = 200 damage, Callista is knocked down and will need a round to get up.

Lamik Fillestar vs Callista Lovis

Reducio

Lamik Fillestar cast Knockback Jinx at Callista Lovis
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 4] + 10 = 14, success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 5] + 9 - 1 CoB = 13
Evasion Check: [d20: 10] + 6 = 16
13 < 16 → Miss
Effects: -

Callista Lovis vs Raine Sage

Reducio

Callista Lovis cast Fire-Making Spell at Raine Sage
Wisdom DC: 9
Wisdom Check: [d20: 3] + 8 = 11, success
Accuracy Check: [d20: 4] + 7 - 1 Raine's Charmer = 10
Evasion Check: [d20: 10] + 8 = 18
10 < 18 → Miss
Effects: -

Alexa Mackenzie

Reducio

Alexa removes her blindfold.

Lamik Fillestar

Reducio

CoB Phase-Out Chance (10%): [d10: 6], fail

The Gryffindors were wasting no time in this duel. While @Alexa Mackenzie was busy ridding herself of the blindfold that was tied around her eyes, both of the lions turned towards the same target: @Callista Lovis.

The Hufflepuff was having a rough go at her first duel, hit by spell after spell, and this time was no different. Perhaps she had focused her attention on @Lamik Fillestar, who had been responsible for the last two Knockback Jinxes that had battered her, and she did manage to avoid a third spell from the boy, but this came at a cost, because this time, he was not the only one aiming at her. @Raine Sage's Knockback Jinx was exceptionally powerful, a perfect cast if Dee had ever seen one, and her aim was true as well. Callista was able to cast one last spell, one last attempt at fighting back against the overpowering Lions across the stage, but it did not come close to hitting Raine. Instead, the third year's spell knocked into Callista, throwing her backwards. She was unconscious before she hit the ground.

Dee raised her wand, hopping onto the stage in a fluid motion. "Stop!" she called, making sure the three duellists paused in their casting so that the medics could take the Callista off the stage to receive medical attention. She didn't feel much pity for the girl - it had been a brutal first duel for her, but people knew what they signed up for here. She'd be alright in a bit.

Lamik was severely sniffling at this point, obviously not at his best, but he didn't seem in any immediate danger of dropping to the ground, so Dee just narrowed her eyes at him and then stepped back to the side. "Continue."

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• You have 96 hours from now to write your posts (50 words min).
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• Good luck, and have fun!

The spectator thread for this duel can be found here.
This duel takes place in the morning slot.

Action: doing as strategized.

Action: Doing as strategized

ACTION: DOING AS PLANNED