Quidditch Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022 Done

And just like that, it was over. Really, it was over before it even began. Ever one to act and ever the aggressive, hormonal teen, Ami immediately flew toward her weapon of choice on the pitch: the good ol' bludger. Cocking her arm back, she sized up her opponents before quickly deciding on the optimal angle at which to hit them. With an almighty thwack, she sent the bludger hurtling toward Cash, and watched as it ricocheted off the Slytherin Beater and collided with their Seeker, as well. It was literally two birds with one stone! Unfortunately, Ami was celebrating too much too early on in the game, and was absolutely blindsided by a certain attractive blonde. She was knocked clean off her broom and hit the ground, losing all consciousness.

Action: Falling, flailing, and failing.
Stats: Sta: 7 | Eva: 9 | Str: 17 | Wis: 6 | Arc P: 3 | Acc: 14 [17]
Abilities: Martial Artist, Prodigal Transfig, Spell Spread, Muggle Condition, Animagus
Broom: Nimbus 1500 [In role of Beater: Ricochet]

Outfit: Quidditch Uniform

Sunday, January 16, 2022

XXXMaybe it was Maggie's destiny. To constantly be careening out of the air, flying every which way and grabbing those who were knocked off their broomsticks too early. In their first game, Maggie had been saddled with one Erin Ryan, who had been, quite honestly, a terrifying passenger. Now she was stuck with her very own mentor of sorts, who was altogether far more encouraging than Ryan had been.

Maggie zipped through the air with the young Ironwoods on the back of her broomstick, but failed to heed the warnings she was given and was hit straight on by a wayward bludger.

"I'm okay!" She yelped as she was hit, almost on instinct. Was she? Probably not, considering the splintering pain through her entire body. At least Cash was being encouraging, because that was definitely going to leave a mark.

STATS ST: 5 (8) | EVA: 10 (13) | STR: 4 (7) | WIS: 3 (6) | ARC: 6 (9) | ACC: 7 (10) BROOM: Silver Arrow {+3 to all stats}

ABILITIES Calming Presence Allies Are Slytherin Team ACTION As announced

INTERACTION Interacting With: @Cassandra Ironwoods Mentioning:

Thread is closed for moderation as of 12:19 this morning. I am missing posts from Slytherin's Alexx and Dancelos as well as Hufflepuff's Serena and Enrico. Rolling in a few hours. Good luck, everyone!

M O D E R A T I O N — R O U N D 2

H U F F L E P U F F

FIRST STRING Keeper: @Atlas Reid Chasers: - - - @Serena Bowen @Howard White @Rosie Parker Beaters: - @Quinn Healy @Ami Procoppio Seeker: @Ethen Emrys

SECOND STRING Keeper: @Annie Morgan Chaser: @Enrico Gathorne Beater: @Vivian Nightshade Seeker: @Stanley Buttons "Only the gentle are ever really strong."

B U F F S
10% auto-hit/auto-score (Calming Presence [Ethen])

D E B U F F S
10% auto-failure on actions (Unsettling Aura [Howard])
+2 to Snitch Find/Catch (Lovely Creature [Dan, Tyranni, Alexx])

S L Y T H E R I N

FIRST STRING‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ Keeper: @Koko Riddle Chasers: - - - @Tyranni Whitethorn @Alexx Séverin @Maggie Hawkins Beaters: - @Erin Ryan @Cassandra Ironwoods Seeker: @Dan Palmer

SECOND STRING Keeper: @Avery Chen Chaser: @Dancelos Grey Beater: @Percival Rainwood Seeker: @Flash Holmwood "The power to make people fear is the only power you need."

B U F F S
10% auto-hit/auto-score (Calming Presence [Koko, Maggie])

D E B U F F S
10% auto-failure on actions (Unsettling Aura [Howard])[
+2 to Snitch Find/Catch (Lovely Creature [Vivian])/center]

C H A S E R S

───── Hufflepuff ───── serena: ACTION VOID missed posting deadline howard: PENALTY LAP returning in round iii rosie: return to broom ft quinn

───── Slytherin ───── tyranni: lifeguard duty priority [1] dan [2] erin [3] cash [4] maggie maggie: bludger @ ethen see beaters & blatchers alexx: ACTION VOID missed posting deadline

K E E P E R S

───── Slytherin ───── koko: lifeguard duty priority [1] dan [2] erin [3] cash [4] maggie

───── Hufflepuff ───── atlas: lifeguard duty priority [1] ethen

───────────── Results ─────────────

It would seem as if the chasers had toned down their typically competitive nature in the coming minutes of the game – no attention would be paid to the Quaffle, if only at first, as the ball-faring members of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw busied themselves with other matters. Lifeguard Rosie had busied herself with returning her tall Captain to the ground to collect his broom, while her much paler and scarier teammate took a lap around the court for his crimes against Slytherin seeker Dan. Serena was still nowhere to be found. Would she show up at all? It was impossible to know at such a time. Meanwhile, Slytherin had busied themselves with a strong defense – players Koko and Tyranni prowled the air in search of a teammate to save, much like the Hufflepuff keeper Atlas Reid, while chaser Maggie assisted Cash in a rather offensive endeavor. Blatch Queen Alexx was nowhere to be seen. Where did she go? Was she truly that evasive?

B E A T E R S & B L A T C H E R S

───── Hufflepuff ───── vivian: defend @ ethen ───── quinn: return to broom NO PENALTY LAPS

───── Slytherin───── erin: bludger @ ethen --> vivian SFX: CP [3=F] DEBUFFS: n/a AC: [1d20] 19 + 13 = 32 vivian: evades EC: [1d20] 12 + 8 = 20 vivian is KOB [TOTAL STAM = -250] vivian is caught by atlas reid ───── cash/maggie: bludger @ ethen SFX: CP [7 = F] DEBUFFS: UA [3=F] AC: [1d20] 15 + 11 = 26 ethen: evades EC: [1d20] 20 + 10 = 30 ethen evades the attack successfully

───────────── Results ─────────────

Despite the slow start in the Quaffle department, the game was quickly beginning to pick up momentum – in particular, Slytherin war machine Erin Ryan had honed in her focus on another, more imminent threat. However, Hufflepuff Seeker Ethen was loathe to worry about scary fifth years like Erin when the lovely Vivian was covering his six. The blonde beauty, fresh off the benches, seemed to have tracked the gaze of the more seasoned beater, and with the swiftness and precision only native to a true natural of the game, she intercepted the attack at full mast, the bludger rocketing her off her broom and into the open air.

It was a good thing, then, that Hufflepuff Keeper Atlas Reid was nearby – the fearless lifeguard wasted no time in sweeping her younger teammate from the air and away from the unforgiving clutches of gravity. Unfortunately, this victory would remain rather short-lived, as another faction had set their sights on thee Hufflepuff Seeker. Newly-paired duo Cash and Maggie were gearing up for an offensive maneuver – perhaps they were seeking revenge for the damage they had sustained in defending their own seeker, or perhaps it was all part of Slytherin’s mastermind plan. Regardless, the duo would waste no time in their assault, Maggie driving as Cash swung away at an oncoming bludger – luckily, it would soon become apparent that the Hufflepuff seeker was more tuned to his surroundings as previously thought, the young man dodging the oncoming attack with grace.

S E E K E R S

───── Hufflepuff ‏‏‎───── DC: 15+[LA = 16]= 26 ethen: QG DEBUFFS: UA [7, 3, 7 = F, F, F] uncontested, ethen scores three times.

───── Slytherin ───── DC: 15+[LW=16] + [LC=2] = 33 dan: seek SFX: KE [5 = F] WC: [1d20] 9 + 17 + 1 = 27 dan does not find the snitch.

───────────── Results ─────────────

The seekers were as busy as ever, Dan’s eyes searching carefully for that glint of gold as Ethen proceeded to chase the snitch. Unfortunately, it would seem as lady luck was not with the Snakes at this present moment – Dan would find no such luck in his survey for the small ball. Ethen, however, had perhaps heard opportunity calling, and had turned to heed its silky voice. Finding the Quaffle, he wasted no time in sinking the leather through the Slytherin hoops once – twice – three times?? What a legend. The crowd roared in excitement as the stands announced the change in score, Hufflepuff climbing into the lead as the seeker resumed his chase. Perhaps the snakes would find better luck in the next round?

S C O R E B O A R D

SLYTHERIN 10

HUFFLEPUFF 30

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A C R O N Y M S Reducio —B = Bludger [d20 +acc] —Bl = Blatch [d20 +acc] —BB = Bludger Backbeat [d20 +5 +acc] —C = Charmer [-1 to opponents' accuarcy] —Cob = Cob [d20 +2 +acc] —CP = Calming Presence [d100: 91 – 100 = automatic success of hit/score] —D = Defending [d100: 76 – 100 = successfully redirect incoming bludger back at attacker] —E = Evasion [d20 +eva] —EM = Evasive Maneuvers [d100: 91 – 100 = automatic dodge] —FP = Foulplay [d100: 76 – 100 = avoid detection for cheating] —GS = Giant Strength [increases damage by 30%] —KC = Keeper's Catch [d100: 91 – 100 = automatic block, roll rng target (quaffle dmg like bludger)] —KE = Keen Eye [d100: 91 – 100 = automatic snitch find] —KOB = Knocked Off Broom —LA = Lowest Accuracy [lowest accuracy between opposing seekers] —LC = Lovely Creature [increases opposing team's Snitch Seek/Catch DC by 2] —LW = Lowest Wisdom [lowest wisdom between opposing seekers] —MC = Muggle Condition [+2 to non-magical accuracy checks] —MT = Moontrimmer [d100: 91 – 100 = automatic dodge] —OS = Obnoxiously Strong [increases base strength by 10%] —QG = Quaffle Grab [d20 +acc] —S = Score attempt [d20 +acc] —SC = Snitch Catch [d20 +acc] —SF = Snitch Find [d20 +wis] —SI = Seer's Intuition [d100: 91 – 100 = automatic success of hit/score] —SFS = Starfish & Stick [+3 to block attempt | disadvantage on dodging] —TB = Tinderblast [Chaser: +3 to pass recipient's attempt to score] —UA = Unsettling Aura [d100: 1 – 10 = automatic failure of action] —VA = Veela's Allure [d100: 91 – 100 = attack is redirected/forces score automiss]

H E A L T H Reducio Hufflepuff Atlas [1300 / 1300] —w/ Vivian Serena [1000 / 1000] Howard [1400 / 1400] Rosie [1600 / 1600]—w/ Quinn Quinn [1700 / 1700]—w/ Rosie Ami [-650 / 700] Ethen [1000 / 1000] Annie [benched] Enrico [benched] Vivian [1300 / 1300]—w/ Atlas Stanley [benched] Slytherin Koko [1800 / 1800] Tyranni [1400 / 1400] Alexx [1000 / 1000] Maggie [50 / 900]—w/ Cash Erin [1100 / 1100] Cash [50 / 900]—w/ Maggie Dan [350 / 1200] Avery [benched] Dancelos [benched] Percival [benched] Flash [benched]

Players have 120 hours (five days) from now to post and submit actions (February 8thst @ 10:30 EST/9:30 CST). Anything posted later than this time will not be accepted. Again, thanks to Evelynn Decipio who lent me her frickin beautiful code. Please DM me if you have questions, and good luck, everyone! @Rafael D'Spacito

Erin was pelting the other team one-by-one. It felt good, she felt powerful. The knowledge that she had the physical capacity to lay most of the team, less perhaps two out on the pitch was her tonic, the one thing that gave life to her deadened senses. Much like pain, the rush of endorphins that came with the knowledge that one should feel dread. A life lived; a trauma endured by proxy.

Someone would block her attack and be knocked from their broom. She did not watch to see if she was saved, if she was caught before she was broken on the frozen pitch. She was more interested in Ethen, the would-be Seeker who just now became a temporary chaser, foregoing that minor bonus and potential lead he enjoyed. Yet the risk paid in dividends as he scored not once, not twice but thrice. She would let out a huff, where was her team? Why wasn't anyone stopping him?

Erin would make an exasperated motion with her hands towards Ethen. She needed to murder him, or maybe the big guy or maybe the dhampir. She was not particularly picky. Her opportunity to take on the big guy had passed sadly as he ree-mounted his broom. No longer a two-for-one, she was uncertain she could knock him from the sky in a single blow.

Action: whatever I am told.

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Though they were up in the air and the cold air of winter supposedly calmed them, their body scream otherwise. Their body still aching with pain from the last bludger that was hurled at their way. Their green eyes searched for the darn ball but the little menace whizzing away a bit far from them. Then a dong of the bell indicating someone successfully scored a goal rang throughout the pitch.

The rang of the bell not only once but thrice. If Cash cared enough to see whose making the score, they would see the Hufflepuff's Seeker temporarily played as his team Chaser but unfortunately Cash did not care that much. All they care about is winning the game and possibly inflicting some pain to the other team.

If the other team end up knocked off from their broom, that was great. And if they managed to render the other team from their conscious, even better! After waiting and hovering up in the air still in Maggie's broom, their eyes finally landed on the little iron ball. "That way!"They demand Maggie steer Cash a bit closer to the ball of death.

"Fly closer and do not lose it"They told Maggie to stay on course. When the duo chases the little devil ball around, from Maggie's broom, Cash saw that Erin whacked the bludger towards Ethern and it bounced to Vivian. The green eyes did not know what to feel when the metal ball of death knocked the blonde-haired girl out of her broom.

Her teammate swiftly enough caught her before Vivian even could kiss the snow-covered ground. "Darn it!"They mumbled softly to themselves. Eyes on the prize. And when Maggie fly close enough near the bludger, Cash swung their arm. Following Erin's lead, the green eyes also intended to take the Hufflepuff seeker out.

"Batter up!"They said as their bat made a whacked sound as it was connected with the bludger. Just like Erin's doing, the little cannonball favor Vivian instead of Ethern as the ball once again assaults the girl. Cash smirked when the ball hit Vivian. They feel a bit bad knowing how painful it was getting hit by the bludger can be.

They feel bad for Atlas, not Vivian. "Consider it as a welcoming gift from me, Nightshade!,"Dripping with sarcasm, they addressed Vivian's last name. "Welcome to the Pitch, mate!"Expressed the young Ironwoods. Never in their wildest dream, Cash would consider and would be willing called Vivian as their mate.

"Enjoy the pain while it last!"They uttered as they let out a short evil cackle. Oh how they wished to be returned to their broom soon so they could do evil storm out, epically.

For Moderation

Action Doing as strategized

Abilities Obnoxiously Strong (15% Strength)

Broom Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats)

Position First-String Beater

Stats Stamina 7 (10) ♠ Evasion 7 (10) Strength 7 (10) ♠ Wisdom 6 (9) Arcane Power 6 (9) ♠ Accuracy 9 (12)

Talents Parselmouth Not Applicable Parseltongue Adept (Y1) Spying Snake (Y3)

Percival and Avery's exchanges would likely have amused Flash greatly, had he not been so distracted. Sadly, he had grown accustomed to Avery's excitable chatter ad sometimes simply tuned it out. Not for any slight against the boy, Flash was mostly charmed by his optimistic demeanor, but the fact that his active attention was an increasing scarce resource.

It would be once he was personally engaged, talking about the short Quidditch history that he had experienced so far, that he would return it to Avery. He started spouting Miss Evelynn's accolades, particularly in the field of extra-curriculars. He had known her for so long, he had nearly forgotten what she must look like to someone meeting her fresh. Flash had always considered her the closest to a twin he would ever get, their minds functioned almost as though working in tandem. Recently though, with the advent of his eye, she had started to look at him differently. Their letters to one another started to fill with conflict.

"Yes, she is truly amazing." Flash would answer, a sadness hidden in his more quiet tone. "I know her mother has sent her to cram schools over summer as well, I had written her a letter detailing that game since she could not attend."

Flash would still be keeping as much of an eye on the game as he could. There was one Hufflepuff member down, but the attempt to capitalize on the advantage missed its mark. The badger team was catching its teammates successfully, and their Seeker was yet unharmed. There was a chance that this could be the worst year for Slytherin Quidditch in a long time... but Flash did not want to be pessimistic. The whole team was determined and strong, even in their last game they didn't give up until they were forced to.

"Is that what your parents are like, Avery? Interested in achievements and awards?" While he couldn't say he needed to know about Avery's home life, it was a a curious thing for him to bring up. Flash, despite the many times it had blown up in his face, was still ever curious.

There would always be a part of Howard that got a rush of adrenaline every time his captains signaled for a foul. A quick chance for him to use his naturally heightened reflexes and send another plummeting to the ground. Perhaps he should have tried out for Beater instead, but bleaching would have to suffice. However, life had consequences and all that mumbo jumbo. The thrill of the chase would quickly fade as he was forced to take a penalty lap. The match would carry on without him though as points were scored and more people were felled. Fortunately for the Badgers they remained mostly whole. As soon as the lap was complete, Howard would dive right back into the action.

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

Cram schools... Avery winced at the thought. It was something that his parents had threatened him with over winter break -- that they would take more ownership of his mainstream muggle education during winters and summers if he wasn't doing well enough at boarding school with grades and violin practice.

At Flash's question about his parents, Avery contemplated it for a second. "They're pretty normal parents, I guess? They yell at me or smack me when I get Bs, when I don't practice enough hours during a day, when they're disappointed I didn't receive a prize during competitions, or when I play video games on weekdays. You know, that sort of thing. Regular parent stuff." Not that he knew exactly what normal parents were supposed to be like. In fact, compared to what he heard from his peers, they seemed to be more strict about academics, extra-curriculars, achievements, and play time, but surely, Avery was probably just complaining too much? Didn't all parents call their kids stupid when they 'just didn't get it'? From what his parents told him, his cousins were always exceling, so why couldn't he? Avery was quite sure it was normal for parents to smack their kids when they didn't perform their practice pieces flawlessly in front of their music teachers after a whole week of rehearsing. There were 168 hours in a week to practice, after all. If Avery felt any resentment from the insults he received, surely he just didn't have enough filial piety? Wounds inflicted by parents were out of love and something to be appreciated, after all. "Honestly, I'm glad my parents care so much about my success," he said, almost monotonously, because that was what he was told time and time again: 'We discipline you because we care.'

He pushed his thoughts and conflicting feelings away and watched the events take place overhead. The team had suffered blows, but surely, they would make a comeback.

Action: Benched
Interacting with: @Flash Holmwood

Reducio

Abilities: Blindvision
Broom: Silver Arrow
Stats: Stamina: 6 [+3] | Evasion: 6 [+3] | Strength: 6 [+3] | Wisdom: 7 [+3] | ArcPower: 4 [+3] | Accuracy: 6 [+3]