Fall Ball 2021 Samhain Festival

Action: Casting Episkey on Erin Ryan.
Calming Presence (Allies): All students and professors trying to resolve the situation.
Attire: Plain clothes (shirt, trousers,...)
Interacts with: @Jack Burnett @Erin Ryan

Action: Break Gideon's limbs.
Inventory: Wand & Repellent for Slugs
Attire: Something not plaid or fancy looking. And a Copper Kettle Helmet.
Interacts with: @Gideon Athanatos @Orion Lécuyer.

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The Storm

As chaos reigned over the Earth, so too did it govern the heavens. The storm had shown no sign of calming down, despite its length now stretching into hours. Thunder, rain and wind continued to strike at each student, words lost to the sound of the tempest, water striking skin and clothing, leaving the unfortunate ballers drenched with the rage of the sky itself.

Breaking Skulls

Hugh Lowe had noticed something entirely unusual, even more unusual than the destruction and blood that was being wrought by the hag slugs. Truthfully, attacks by creatures of dark and twisted magic could probably no longer be classified as unusual, at least as far as Hogwarts was concerned. However, the sight of a small child collecting body parts and bone from both human and slug alike was still peculiar enough. The part-giant would see to ensuring that the boy could no longer act in a way that was untoward. In spite of Gideon Athanatos’s tears, be they crocodilian or genuine, the tall boy would grab the blonde’s head with his enormous hands. Then, with a sickening crack, he would break the first year’s skull, with as much ease as if he were cracking a walnut.

Limb Break

Hugh’s Accuracy
14+7=21
Gideon’s Evasion
11+5=16
Gideon’s Seer
5
Hugh’s Strength
17+10=27
Gideon’s Strength
14+5=19
Tatsu chooses Head
Damage
25*10+30%=325

Gideon health = 175/500

By Far the Worst Thing to Happen at the Ball

Howard White had Erin Ryan pinned, the bleeding and crazed girl could not escape from the beater’s grasp. No matter whether she thrashed or flung her strength against that of the Hufflepuff, she could not break free. Alas, her thrashing had a far more malicious intention than merely wriggling out of danger. She kicked and her kick found purchase, purchase in the worst possible place. Howard would suffer a blow to his most sensitive region, and no doubt his grip would weaken ever-so-slightly as he fought back the inevitable waves of nausea. Yet, for the moment, Erin remained pinned down, and spells would surely follow soon after.

Grapple Check

Howard’s Strength
15+14=29
Erin’s Strength
3+15=18
Erin is Pinned

Erin’s Kick

Erin’s Accuracy
12+10=22
Howard’s Evasion
11+9=20
Damage
25*15=375

Howard health = 525/900
Howard is at disadvantage with maintaining the pin

Erin Saving Squad

Keeping Erin Ryan alive had become the goal of many of the students and teachers present at the festival. The girl was clearly injured, and she was even more clearly outside of her right mind. Pinned as she was, however, she could not escape from the spells flung toward her. Serena Towers, Caradoc Browne and Orion Lecuyer each took the opportunity to cast espikey at the girl who could generously be described as quirky, and not at all like the other girls. Jack Burnett, the boy whom she had slugged so recently in the face, instead opted to ensure that her wounds were appropriately bandaged. Fortunately, her writhing had not re-opened the wounds, and the bandages served only to ensure that the wounds remained snugly bound and not open and gushing with lifeblood.

Episkeys
Serena’s Wisdom [WDC 17]
6+15=21
Healing
50+70=120
Erin health = 600/800
Caradoc’s Wisdom [WDC 10]
20[CRIT]+20=41
Healing
50+20=70
Erin health = 670/800
Orion’s Wisdom [WDC 10]
15+20=32
Healing
50+0=50
Erin health = 720/800

Ferula
Jack’s Wisdom
6+15=21
No Effect

Serenade you? No, I’ll serenate you

Nora Jensen continued to provide support to the students as needed, this time opting to use the cheering charm on Sylvie O’Niell. Hopefully, this would prevent the girl from being attacked once more by the sole remaining hag slug.

Serenate

Nora’s Wisdom
18+20=38
Duration
2(1d3=3)+1=3

The Last of the Slugs

Whilst the others focused on the host of the slugs, albeit a host now bereft of guests, some students instead opted to aim their ire toward the creatures that appeared to be the crux of the issues of the night. Galton Lansdale acted first, freezing the slug in a block of ice through use of the glacius charm. Unfortunately, the beast struggled against the ice, and after a few scant seconds it broke through, albeit considerably slowed by its time frozen. Further, that time had allowed the other students to move to attack. Students and rat, for Pizza Rat set forth, his teeth sinking into slug flesh. Juniper Kelly struck out after the animal did, aiming to stomp on the mollusc. Alas, she found naught but grass as the creature slithered away from her and darted its bite toward her friend. Fortunately, Lin Evanvleck was able to dodge the attack, the slimy creature once more finding naught but air. In seconds, it was once more set upon by Xailah Alptraum, the metamorph slicing at the beast with deftness of purpose. Selim Faust would follow, biting the slug with his peculiar hand puppet. Although, the creature did manage to slip out of his grip.

Serenate

Galton’s Wisdom
11+11=21
Galton’s Accuracy
13+10=23
Slug’s Evasion
17+5=22
Duration
1(1d3=2)

Slug Breakout

Slug’s Strength
19+5=24

Pizza Rat’s Attack

Pizza Rat’s Accuracy
18
Slug’s Evasion
7+5=12
Damage
25 (POISON)
Slug health = 475/500

Xailah’s Attack

Xailah’s Accuracy
6+10=16
Slug’s Evasion
6+5-3=8
Damage
2*50=100 (BLEED)

Juniper’s Attack

Juniper’s Accuracy
2+6=8
Slug’s Evasion
16+5-3=18

Slug’s Attack

Slug’s Accuracy
10+5=15
Lin’s Evasion
13+5=18

Selim’s Attack

Selim’s Accuracy
12+12=24
Slug’s Evasion
7+5-3=9
Selim’s Strength
12+5=17
Slug’s Strength
14+5=19
Damage
5*25=125
Slug health = 350/500

Bleeding

Galton Lansdale would continue to bleed, albeit it seemed that the wound was not bothering him.

Bleed

Damage
50
Galton health = 920/1,100

What Just Happened?

✿ Slug 3 is bleeding and poisoned
✿ Howard took a blow to the groin
✿ Hugh broke someone's head (again!)
✿ Erin is approaching the pinnacle of health

Health Bar

Aurora Ranvier 365/500 Hadrian Zuheir 200/400

Jürgen Hess 25/500 Tyranni Whitethorn 725/1,100 Percival Gray 300/700 Serena Towers 100/1,000 Galton Lansdale 920/1,100 (BLEED) Erin Ryan 720/800 Jack Burnett 225/600 Sylvie O'Niell 750/900 Xailah Alptraum 900/1,200

Hag Slug 1 -5/1,000 (DEAD) Hag Slug 2 -320/500 (DEAD) Hag Slug 3 350/500 (BLEED)

Selim Text Color: #4d0f25
Aku Text Color: #614f6d

"Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come."- William Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'

Whether or not his attack hits; he'll continue sliding and then dig his heels in to stop in a combat-ready crouch and calculate his next move depending on the outcome.

• Creatures of the Lake •

It wasn't over yet. It wasn't over yet. Why wasn't it over yet? It seemed the horrific night she and her could-have-been dancing partner, Thomas, would never end. Would Erin die here today? All of the Episkeys and Ferulas being thrown about made it clear the other wizards and witches fighting for their own safety felt the same. Demonic slug after slug ripped itself through Erin's broken maw, much to the upset of Sylvie's stomach. It wasn't pretty. Had the healing spells patched the numerous holes lining her mouth, or were they visible as the beast made its way out and the Slytherin girl gurgled and screamed against blood and bile? Whatever the case, Sylvie would be disgusted by the sight. Her eyes were wide and crazed, despite her feeling ever so tired. Perhaps it was fear. After all, Sylvie had only gotten involved at the sight of bullying. And attempted murder.

She'd no idea what could possibly become of Erin, not truly. She'd heard stories, muggle and of the wizard variety, about hags. Dreadful, wicked creatures. Much like the vicious mollusks that squelched their way from Erin's esophagus... That couldn't truly happen, could it? A person, a human being.

She shook the thought from her frazzled head as she felt a touch on her shoulder and the voice of the Slytherin Head of House. She had asked if she was sure if Sylvie was alright, but Sylvie didn't answer. Sylvie wasn't alright. Physically, sure she would live, having received but a chomp from the slug that had attacked her, but how was she faring in the face of everything else? Not well. Sylvie hated the feeling of fear. The feeling of helplessness, despite being fully capable. She hated that her wand seemed slick in her hand, due to the rain and clamminess of her palms, the product of her nerves.

"This is not over yet. Keep your wands up,"

Right. It wasn't over yet. God only knew if another one of those... Things, were gonna climb out of Erin. She nodded. "Yes, Ma'am... Diffindo!" She only wanted it to be over and done with, and the least she could do was try and help. Her wand hadn't failed her thus far, and hopefully it wouldn't start now.

Action: Casting Diffindo at the remaining slug
Interactions & Mentions: @Hjørdis Jensen @Thomas Baines

Howard charged. His long, muscular legs propelled him forward as red eyes locked with Erin Ryan's. For so long this action would have been fueled by aggression and violence as the pair did their best to destroy each other. Bound by darkness the two always seemed pitted against one another, but this night was different. It would be the light that now powered the young man as he barreled towards the Slytherin. Once again and in rare fashion she would attempt to stop him and Selim with a flick of the wand. The spell would land and the ground below them would soon turn to an oil slick. His younger comrade would unfortunately miss the mark, but Howard's aim still rang true as he and Erin crumbled to the ground. Holding the girl would take all of his strength, but in this moment he would best her.

The flashing of spells would erupt around them as many more would come to her aid. Some would aim to heal while others made the final push the rid the girl of the slugs once and for all. Howard would do his best to keep hi s focus as Erin's toothless and bloodied mouth was forced open for a third time. Grunts of exertion and disgust would escape Howard's lips as the vile black creature was expelled along with a fresh wave of bodily fluids. He prepared himself for the fight to come. One last slug and they might save.....

"HUMPH!!" Howard grunted as pain tore through his groin. His expression a mixture of pleading and terror. His grip on Erin would fall slack as he instinctively rolled away from the source that threatened to destroy and chance of little Dhampir babies. Howard's body went through many things at once. A sickening feeling spread through his gut. His mouth would open in a gasp as he felt the urge to vomit, but nothing would come. He didn't know whether to roll over and cry or run in circles in a mad attempt to avoid the pain, but in his most desperate moment his eyes would catch site of the slug breaking through the protective barriers.

The time to crawl into the fetal position and make deals with the whatever deity would take the pain away would have to wait. With a deep breath he would push pain away and lock onto his target. With a leap and a bound the Dhampir would attack. Attempting to crush the slug with his fist.

Action: Roll away from Erin, leaving her unpinned. Attempting to punch Slug 3 to death!

Enough was enough. Bloom was not going to stand idle and watch everything happening anymore. She had to change and grow up. The real world was filled with so much despair and that's what Hogwarts was doing, right? Preparing them for the real world and what could happen.

Bloom watched as Howard got kicked in the groin by Erin and winced. She could not even imagine how much it could have hurt him. Bloom watched how he toppled over and made his way to a slug who already looked hurt. She remembered what Hugh said about the slugs. They were in Erin. Bloom, listening to the professors working on healing Erin, decided it was best to help Howard with the slug.

She ran over by his side and the side of the poisoned and bleeding slug and saw how he was smashing it into smithereens. "Mind if I help?" she muttered, looking at the gross creature before her. Bloom did not really want to touch the slug, so she chose to kick the slug while he was punching it. Perhaps more than one person attacking the already-sick slug would help destroy the creature. "Why does. Every. Damn. Dance. Have to. Go wrong!" she screamed in a vent, while kicking the slug harder and harder, also being careful not to get Howard.

Bloom felt that she was not helping enough, however. As she was kicking, she was trying her hardest thinking of a spell that she could use. She wasn't the smartest tool in the shed in thinking of spells. Perhaps a flaw of hers.

ACTION: Kicking the slug (#3) over and over again

The slug was clearly faster than it looked- no wonder so many people were after it. Her crazy swings hit nothing but the grass beneath her as the slug quickly dodged the incoming attacks from all around. The slug was having too much fun and quickly launched at Lin. Juniper didn't know what those Slug bites did, but she was guessing they didn't exactly give you super powers. "No!" She yelled, moving out of the way but trying to stop the slug at the same time. Luckily, her best friend had quick reflexes as she moved out of the way.
She was about to pounce on the slug once again and possibly try and stab it with her long goblin-like fingers and nails, but she noticed two people at taken the hob of attacking the slug. Well, Juniper wasn't leaving. Not yet, people still needed help. Lot's of help. With horror, she saw someone grab Giddy's head and just crush it.

She imagined Gideon was probably screaming and kicking like a baby. Oh, that boy. Useless, really. Couldn't do a single thing. Juniper hoped his crown got crushed, but the person attacking him seemed to keep going. Juniper ran through the chaos, sliding under people since she was so short. The part-goblin ignored the fear of this giant kid. Unusually short kid vs. unusually giant kid. Clearly, this would not end well. Juniper made her way to Gideon's side and while she knew no healing spells, she knew a few attack spells. In her eyes, the giant kid was evil. Mental.

"Gideon? Gideon are you okay? speak to me, come on..." She saw the blood. "Oh, you're bleeding. Um..." She took the fabric from her hair that she had been using as a ribbon, and held it in her hand. "Can you even wrap a head injury?" She asked herself. Uselessly, she held the fabric to where he was bleeding, trying to stop the flow. "Don't struggle." She ordered of him.

Quickly she looked at the giant with fear. She took out her wand and aimed at him, "INCENDIO!" She had no trust that it would work. None of her spells have been, lately.

action: Casting incendio at Hugh, holding some cloth uselessly to Gideon's head, trying to find the wound and stop the flow.
Sta: 5 | Eva: 4 | Str: 6 | Acc: 6 | Arc: 4 | Wis: 5

@Gideon Athanatos

Galton was startled by the sight of a frozen slug breaking it’s icy prison so quickly. It was impressive, disturbingly impressive, for something so small and vile to be able to achieve such a feat. If it wasn’t trying to murder them it would be rather inspiring; Galton would have been able to make some metaphor about it and the spirit his duelists needed during practice.

But his spell had hit, and that’s all the fuel he needed to ready his next. If ice was so easily breakable, he’d need another. He raised his wand again and thought.

But his thoughts were drowned out by a strange voice and a brandished blade towards Hugh. Hugh was also not innocent, but he didn’t know his friend to act without reason. Wait… why did so many kids here have knifes? Was Hogwarts turning into some sort of prison where students needed shanks or shivs on themselves at all times. You would think that a wand would be enough protection here. ”Merlin above.” was all Galton could think as he made his move.

Two birds with one stone. Or as Galton liked to think of it whenever he needed to, two pieces of candy in one bite. That was the principle to splitting a spell, that and focus… and a little trust in your abilities. And maybe a bit of luck, that helped too. “What are you fools doing! The slug is still up!” He’d shout to the group around Hugh. But he knows he wouldn’t get an answer. Once students were set on a course, it was hard to change anyone. Let’s see if he could get his spell there in time.

"Petrificus Totalus!" He cast, mind set on the slug and the boy headed towards Hugh. Two candies with one bite. He could only hope his aim would continue to hold true.

Outfit: Robes (seasonal colors)
Inventory: Wand, repellent for slugs, 2x jelly slugs, sherbet lemon.
Stats/Abilities:

Reducio

STAMINA: 11
EVASION: 12
STRENGTH: 3
WISDOM: 11
ARCANE POWER: 5
ACCURACY: 10

Abilities:
Evasive maneuvers
Spell Spread
Evasive Maneuvers II
Blindvision

Action: Casting Petrificus Totalus at the alive slug and Selim Faust
Interacts with: Many people