Quidditch Fall 2021 Gryffindor v Hufflepuff

ROUND THREE

CHASERS + KEEPERS

GRABS

GRYFFINDOR RAFAEL is saving. ANASTASIA | UA: n/a uncontested grabs; Anastasia succeeds all three times. HALEY is saving.

HUFFLEPUFF ROSIE returns AMI to her broom. HOWARD is cheating.

SCORES

GRYFFINDOR ANASTASIA | UA: n/a | TP: n/a unguarded hoops; Anastasia scores thrice.

HUFFLEPUFF ATLAS is taking a lap.

In a nice change of pace, Gryffindor appeared to be the team gunning down the Quaffle this round, with Hufflepuff’s chasers nowhere to be found. While two of Gryffindor’s chasers hung around to lifeguard their teammates, Hufflepuff’s Rosie was taking advantage of the lull in the action and returning Ami to her broom. Howard was nowhere in sight. This left Anastasia, with Evelynn in tow, to scoop up the Quaffle and head towards the goal. There was no rush for the pair, other than the inherent rush of the fact that Gryffindor’s seeker had spotted the snitch and, instead of chasing it down, was being hauled around scoring Quaffle points. Regardless of the questionable strategy of Team Gryffindor, Anastasia undeniably sank the Quaffle three times in a row neatly through Hufflepuff’s hoops-- the Badger keeper, Atlas, of course, having been exiled to a penalty lap around the pitch-- causing the bell to ring out loudly in the Lions’ favor. Hufflepuff still held their lead, but Gryffindor was now 30 points closer to taking over.

BEATERS + CHEATERS
initiative: Gris[96], Howard[81], Kage[59], Quinn[58]

GRYFFINDOR GRIS backbeats HOWARD UA: n/a | TP: n/a acc: [d20:1]+15+5 = 21 eva: [d20:15]+12 = 27 HOWARD evades. KAGE backbeats HOWARD UA: 72 | TP: 89 acc: [d20:3]+11+5 = 19 eva: [d20:4]+12 = 16 dmg: 585 | 815 remains.

HUFFLEPUFF HOWARD blatches EVESTASIA UA: n/a | TP: 87 | EM: 65 acc: [d20:4]+19 = 23 eva: [d20:16]+15 = 31 EVESTASIA evades. QUINN backbeats EVESTASIA UA: 1 | TP: 54 QUINN auto-fails due to Howard’s UA.

Although not for a lack of effort from both teams, lifeguards seemed an unnecessary precaution this round. Both teams would double-team their intended targets, sending two attacks toward their unlucky victim, but to little avail. Griseldis would send a backbeat towards Howard with typical impeccable aim, but it would not quite be enough to overpower Howard’s evasive tactics, and the iron bludger would soar past its target. However, Howard would not be so lucky twice in a row. Not moments after Gris’ bludger flew past, he was met with a second bludger, hot off of Kage’s bat. While Howard’s attempt at evasion was admirable, it seemed to be nothing compared to Kage’s desire to make up for last round’s hesitation, and the crowds would not be disappointed. The iron ball slammed into Howard with no mercy. The Hufflepuff clung solidly to his broom, but not without a large amount of discomfort.

But despite the assault Gryffindor sent after the poor Chaser, Howard was not taking it lying down. Angling his broom towards the dynamic duo, Anastasia and Evelynn, Howard would aim for sweet retaliation as he sped faster and faster towards the two. But the Gryffindor duo were on their toes, having not much else to look out for as they repeatedly lobbed the Quaffle through the unguarded hoops. The pair would easily twist out of the way of Howard’s attack with plenty of room to spare, leaving the Hufflepuff with nothing to show for his risky cheat.

“White, that’s a penalty for attempted blatching!” The announcement would ring out, banishing the Hufflepuff to his penalty lap around the pitch.

Meanwhile, Hufflepuff’s star beater, Quinn, drew his bat back, ready to wallop Evestasia right off of their broom. But something would come over him in the moments before his bat made contact, an aura of unease that would cause a shiver or a moment’s hesitation, and Quinn’s bludger would fly far and wide from its target.

SEEKERS

GRYFFINDOR EVELYNN is chasing.

HUFFLEPUFF STANLEY seeks. | DC: 26 | UA: 42 [d20:8]+12+1 = 21 → FAIL.

It was anyone’s guess whether Evelynn was actually attempting to catch the snitch, but it was clear that Anastasia wasn’t giving her much of a choice. The Gryffindor Chaser would bring her teammate along for the ride as she flew off, giving her Seeker teammate a taste of Quaffle grabbing. Time would tell if such a bold move would pay off, but at the very least, it was a change of pace for Gryffindor’s Seeker.

Stanley, however, was not letting himself become distracted by the chaos of the match swirling around him. The young Seeker would diligently search for the snitch, the small golden prize that could secure his team the victory on this cold day. But even amidst his dedication to the search, his devotion to seeking, the snitch would not reveal itself to him, not yet. He would have to keep looking.

SCORE

GRYFFINDOR 30 points

HUFFLEPUFF 50 points

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Actions: Do as strategized!

Howard would dive into action as soon as the signal was given. Sorry Evelynn, nothing personal, it's just business. However, the crack of a Beater's bat would draw his red eyes from his target and good thing it did. With a quick maneuver Howard would dodge a bludger. "Not today Gris!" He called to his would be attacker. "Airball.....HMPH!" Too cocky too quick. A second Bludger would make contact and took the air from his chest. It was only thought strength and willpower alone that he was able to stay on his broom, but now was no time to lick his wound. Duty called. After a cough and a gasp of air he would lay flat on his broom and dive towards his target, but the bad luck would continue to stack for the Dhampir. He would find nothing but air before the referee called for a penalty lap. Several expletives could be heard as Howard flew away.

Stats: STA- 11 + 3 = 14 | EVA- 9 + 3 = 12 | STR- 14 + 3 = 17 | WIS- 0 + 3 = 3 | ARCP- 0 + 3 = 3 | ACC- 17 + 3 = 20
Abilities: Fangs, Claw & Bite | Martial Artist | Unsettling Aura | Blindvision | Keen Smell
Broom: Silver Arrow: +3 to all stats
Action: Doing as strategized

Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats)

As exciting as it was to watch the games from the stands and the bench, Haley's heart was beating at a pace she couldn't have reproduced. Her body was full of adrenaline and excitement as she tried to give her best performance and to have at least a halfway good view of the game, but as a player, on the broom in the air, this turned out to be more difficult than expected. However, the thunderous applause did not pass her by - the Lions managed to score and Haley cheered her teammates. "We got this Lions!" she shouted, full of verve, adrenaline and optimism.

But the game was far from over and the goal today was to leave the field with the first win of the season. Haley continued to focus on her task. She took in her goal, leaned forward on her broom and tried not to let her excitement take a chance, but to use the adrenaline in her body to her advantage.

INTERACTIONS Reducio @Anastasia Beckett

MENTIONING Reducio Howard White Quinn Healy

In and out of players, the two flew in hot pursuit of that little ball. Up and down the length of the pitch, all over, the snitch was giving them one heck if a ride. So much so that they were even able to seize the opportunity to steal some easy points. A lag in the game saw the quaffle competition dead in still waters. Sure, the snitch might be worth enough to steal the game and secure an immediate victory, but the extra points would only help to buffer them in the long run. There would be no bemoaning Becket for taking 30 points for Gryffindor. It gave Evelynn a chance to track the snitch's progress as well as scope out the developing Hufflepuff formations so they could better dodge the competition. Speaking of which...

"Look out! Flanking on the right!" White was coming in hit, soaring in on their five for what looked like would be an attempt to knock them. Frankly, Evelynn had expected this if him sooner than only now. Becket responded immediately, Evelynn having to tighten her grip and hunker down to keep astride as the chaser dodged expertly out if the way. "Well done. I think we are clear for the moment."

And that was it. Frankly it came as a bit if a surprise that only White had targeted them. Since catching sight of the snitch, Evelynn had made no attempt to veil her notice and might have thought more would have picked up in the chase. They certainly had in the past, a reality that had painted her an immediate target. Granted, there was Procoppio returned to her own broom now for easier maneuvering. And she hadn't noticed Healy's attempt. Instead his apparent lack of action felt more like a set trap into which they were unwittingly flying. Unease settled uncomfortably into her belly. Turning forward once again, she dedicated her attention to tracking the snitch's progress, once more pointing it out for Becket. "Right there. Let's end this."

[font=century gothic]ACTION: Doing as strategized[/font]

Interacting with @Kage Suzuki
Mentioning @Howard White

Their next target was to try knocking one of Hufflepuff's most nimble Chasers, Howard, off the broom. Griseldis only knew him as a skillful Quidditch player, and she rarely had any chance to properly interact with this mysterious upperclassman. Although, she did witness his speed and evasion skills in the past season games before, so she knew it would not be an easy task compare to the other opponents they targeted a while ago.

When she tried her best to send her bludger towards Howard, well...it was expected that the first strike wouldn't be successful as she watched him skillfully dodged it. Griseldis was a bit surprised when he called the short version of her name, she wondered how he would know about it. However, to her delight, Suzuki managed to hit Howard with an iron bludger mercilessly. One bludger wasn't powerful enough to knock the Hufflepuff Chaser off his broomstick, but it was better than nothing. "Nice hit, Suzuki!", giving her Beater partner a proud smile and a thumbs up. Griseldis's expression was full of excitement, and fully prepared for their next move to begin.

Action: Doing as strategized

Reducio

Position: First String Beater
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to every stat)
Stats:

Stamina: 11 (14)
Evasion: 10 (13)
Strength: 10 (13)
Wisdom: 5 (8)
Arcane Power: 7 (10)
Accuracy: 12 (15)

Ability:

Fearless - Fear effects such as a dhampir's aura, the ability terrible presence, a lycanothrope's intimidation or certain charms, potions and jinxes that would normally cause a fear effect do not work on you as you are immune to them.

Martial Artist - N/A

Evasive Maneuvers - Harder to hit on average, 10% on auto-dodge chance that anything that targets this wizard automatically misses. This is rolled separate from the attack roll. This ability can be acquired up to 2 times. When acquired twice, this stacks so when acquired a second time this becomes a 20% chance.

Obnoxiously Strong - +15% strength.

Annie was fuming. The first round had looked promising but alas their short lead was lost. Howard kept scoring which made the brunette smirk but they were already down their first string seeker. Annie shoved the bangs out of her face, biting her lip like she did when she was nervous. The game wouldn't end this quickly if the badger's had any say for it. If anything they were good at drawing matches out to the last minute. She tensed herself on the bench, broom resting between her legs as the announcer and cheering filled her ears.

Stats: Stamina | 9
Evasion | 8 + [1] = 9
Strength | 10 + [1] = 11
Wisdom | 7 + [1] = 8
Arcane Power | 8
Accuracy | 13 +[2] = 15
Abilities: Obnoxiously Strong | Blindvision | Perfectionist | Catch
Broom: Nimbus 1700 [Gives +2 Accuracy, + 1 Strength, +1 Evasion & +1 Wisdom]
Action: As Strategized

The game started to grow riveting and her heart palpitated with every movement she could puzzle out from the ground. Her eyes squinted and her lips parted away, she slapped her forehead unconsciously as the quaffle was hurled into the hoop thrice by the Gryffindor. That was no snag or major problem. Even so, they were still in the lead and that was a relief.

Stats
Stamina:8
Evasion:5
Strength:8
Wisdom:6
Arcane power:5
Accuracy:8
Abilities
Lovely creature|obnoxiously strong
Broom
School broom

Interacting with: @Arden Doherty

Alice exclaimed in delight as she watched gryffindor score not once, not twice, but three times. Perhaps her earlier concern had been misplaced, of course the lion's pride of Hogwarts would come in clutch with some fantastic scores. She flapped her hands excitedly as the events unfolded, turning once again to her fellow bench warmer. "Did you see that! That was awesome!!!"

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Interacting With: @Evelynn Decipio | @Howard White |
Mentioning:
Hex Color: #0080FF
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For Moderation:

Position: First String Chaser/Seeker (Evelynn on board)
Action: Do as strategized
Health: 800/800
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats)
Abilities: | Lovely Creature | Fearless | Terrible Presence | Evasive Maneuvers |
Stats: Stamina 5 (8) | Evasion 14 (17) | Strength 5 (8) | Wisdom 9 (12) | Arcane Power 10 (13) | Accuracy 11 (14)

Aanother chaser would have likely played things slightly safer than Ana opted to and ignored the Quaffle, maintaining the Snitch as a singular goal. Ana couldn't pass up free points any more than she could pass up an opportunity to needlessly showboat, and in a single round, nearly closed the gap in points. Perhaps there were things that Ana wasn't good at, but when it came to Quidditch, she thought of herself as nearly perfect.

An exclamation from her passenger brought Ana's attention to the game at hand rather than her considerable MAD Skillz(TM). "Noted!" Ana replied, pulling up sharply to avoid the blatch. "It's a terrible pity that aim of yours doesn't carry to a moving target, White! Don't feel too poorly about it, just stick to scoring on defenseless rings in the future!"

"Honestly, it's rather embarrassing for the Hufflepuffs," Ana muttered. Still, convinced as Ana was of her own prowess on the pitch, something felt off. Had they really only sent a single batch after them that round? Ana knew exactly how precarious their position was, and upon Decipio's direction, shot after the snitch again with a simple "Let's."