2022, Stage 2 Gryffindor vs Slytherin: Match 2

A brief note of concern crossed Astrea as Piper hit the floor hard, two flipendos- one of them particularly powerful to the point of being worthy of class demonstration- connecting simultaneously to wreak havoc upon part of their strategies.

Astrea's own wand shot off a doubled disarming charm in quick retaliation, freeing the Gryffindor boy of his magical instrument as Astrea momentarily split her attention to take a half-secod in checking over her partner's state. Piper, for all her youth, was a competent duelist, but this duel seemed to fall out of her favour as the younger year was made vulnerable. Astrea had been targeted but once and that attempt had failed, but the other half of the Slytherin duo could not be so lucky.

The new time restriction severely limited the actions they could utilise in a single duel, but hope was not lost. For as long as there remained, there was still time to sweeten the cards they've been dealt.

Action: Doing as strategised.

Piper was not in an advantageous place, and she knew it. She kept a wary eye on the opposing team, which quickly struck at her. Rose's knockback jinx sailed close to Piper, and she misjudged her steps in dodging. The quick spell knocked her hip and she stepped aside. That would hurt in the morning, but not as much as the other jinx. Temporarily distracted, Piper had forgotten about Alec and he took the opportunity to send a potent flipendo directly into her chest. The second year had no time to process what was happening before she had soared into the air and landed hard on her back. She heaved her chest, rationalizing with her brain that was panicking in the moment. Your ribs are not broken. You're winded, that's all.

In any case, her entire torso hurt and it was a battle getting air into her lungs. Piper was vaguely aware of Astrea casting a spell in response above her, and the moderator asking something in a concerned way. She sucked in a breath. "Don't worry about me....I am totally...fine." The other important thing for Piper to do would be to control the raging irrational anger at Alec just under her surface. The literal point of the duel was to cast spells at each other, of course, but Piper's unconscious was very much of the opinion that an injustice had been done.

More deep breaths. Keep moving. Nothing's over yet.

Doing as strategized

Round 7

Alec Mason

Reducio

Alec Mason searches for his Wand.
Effects: Alec has retrieved his wand.

Rose Moon vs Piper Clark

Reducio

Rose Moon cast Knockback Jinx at Piper Clark.
Wisdom DC: 9 + 2 Astrea's LC = 11
Wisdom Check: [d20: 17] + 9 = 26, success
Auto-Miss: [d10: 6], fail Astrea's TP
Accuracy Check: [d20: 10] + 7 = 17
Evasion Check: [d20: 7] + 7 = 14
17 > 14 → Hit
Damage: (100 + 8 × 10) × 0.9 Astrea's TP = 162

Astrea Neptune

Reducio

Astrea Neptune cast Healing Spell.
Wisdom DC: 11 + 2 Rose's LC = 13
Wisdom Check: [d20: 4] + 11 = 15, success
Healing: 50 + 5 × 10 = 100

Piper Clark

Reducio

Piper Clark gets up.
Effects: Piper has rejoined the duel and can take other actions next round.

With one duellist on each side of the match incapacitated, the number of spells flying was reduced greatly. Alec darted across the stage, retrieving his wand, while Piper struggled to her feet, noticeably battered.

Rose had a clear goal in mind: Shift the balance in Gryffindor's favour by taking one of their opponents out of the equation. Her knockback jinx at Piper was well-cast and well-aimed, threatening to knock the girl back to the ground even while she was getting up, and it might have knocked Piper unconscious, if not for Astrea. A perfectly timed healing spell gave Piper just enough relief to stay on her feet, although somewhat unstable and clearly exhausted.

Now all four duellists were back in the game. How would the next round go?

Information

1. You have 96 hours (4 days) from the time of this post to post at least 50 words and owl me (Jake Morris) your moves.

2. Please don't hint at your move inside of your RP, as it gives the other team an advantage.

3. If you don't post before the deadline, your move will be void.

4. If you have any questions, or notice anything wrong in the mod post, please don't hesitate to send me an owl!

5. Your stats, abilities, and spells have been locked for this duel. Any new abilities added to your trunk after this duel started cannot be used.

6. For your convenience, here are the duelling rules, the duelling spells, and the latest patch. There are some changes including the new 12-round limit so if you haven't checked it out yet take a look!

7. Good luck!

The spectator thread for this duel can be found here
This duel takes place during Day 1!

Hex code:#A0A9B8

Alec was relieved to have his wand back in his hand and with that he could continue his part in the duel. Alec glanced towards Rose, who seemed fine, he hadn't been able to watch if astrea had done anything to her, but she didn't look like she'd been hit. Alec watch as Rose cast the knockback jinx... Just as Astrea was going in for healing. Well, it would certainly slow them down, they were making gains on the other team little by little. Slow progress was still progress. “Great spellwork.” Alec would compliment and then turn to look back at the opposing team. They had this one in the bag, and Rose had done amazing doing her own thing and making up for his slacking in losing his wand.

Action: Doing what was/will be owled~

Hi everyone there are just over 19 hours remaining! I still need moves from the Slytherin team! @Alec Mason @Rose Moon @Astrea Soleil Neptune @Piper Clark

Though Astrea would have normally taken full advantage of the helpless Gryffindor seeking for his discarded wand, there were sometimes more important things than dealing damage, especially with her partner teetering on the edge of unconsciousness. She once more focused on healing Piper, a grim vitality sinking into the other just as another flash of red connected, but the other did not fall. The moderator's death knell of incapacitation was not to ring quite yet, not yet for another round of spellcasting if Astrea had any input to give.

Action: Doing as strategised.

@Alec Mason | @Astrea Soleil Neptune | @Piper Clark

Rose sent a swift spell towards Piper. They were so close. They were so achingly close. The Knockback Jinx hit, seeming to drain more of Piper's energy. Astrea annoyingly also turned her wand on Piper, revitalizing her right at the last moment. "Merlin's pants," she murmured under her breath. Alec complimented her spellwork, and she smiled softly. "Thanks. You okay?" she asked him. They were now both on their feet again. Time to continue.

Piper staggered to her feet, clumsily fighting the wave of nausea that hit her. She grimaced as yet another Knockback Jinx hit her full-force before she could react, but Astrea (thank heavens) sent a tingling warmth up Piper's body with another healing spell. The spell cleared Piper's head a bit so she was able to stand properly, but Piper felt herself breathing hard with fatigue. She couldn't give in yet, not when the round was so close. She determinedly lifted her head again.

Doing as strategized

So sorry for the late post, guys; I was gone and had no ability to post

Round 8

Alec Mason vs Astrea Neptune

Reducio

Alec Mason cast Slowing Charm at Astrea Neptune.

Wisdom DC: 10 + 2 (Astrea's Lovely Creature) = 12
Wisdom Check: [d20: 5] + 7 = 12
12 = 12 → Success

Alec Auto-Miss Check: [d10: 7] → No Auto-Miss (Astrea's Terrible Presence)

Accuracy Check: [d20: 18] + 9 = 27
Evasion Check: [d20: 15] + 10 = 25
27 > 25 → Hit

Duration: [d6: 1] → 1 Round (1-3: 1 round, 4-5: 2 rounds, 6: 3 rounds)
Effects: Astrea loses 5 accuracy (-4 + -1 for 5 of Alec's AP) and cannot actively dodge for 1 Round

Rose Moon vs Piper Clark

Reducio

Rose Moon cast Knockback Jinx at Piper Clark.

Wisdom DC: 9 + 2 (Astrea's Lovely Creature) = 11
Wisdom Check: [d20: 6] + 9 = 15
15 > 11 → Success

Rose Auto-Miss Check: [d10: 1] → No Auto-Miss(Astrea's Terrible Presence)

Accuracy Check: [d20: 17] + 7 = 24
Evasion Check: [d20: 10] + 7 = 17
24 > 17 → Hit

Damage: (100 + 8 × 10) × 0.9 (Astrea's Terrible Presence) = 162

Astrea Neptune vs Alec Mason

Reducio

Astrea Neptune cast Knockback Jinx at Alec Mason.

Wisdom DC: 9 + 2 (Rose's Lovely Creature) = 11
Wisdom Check: [d20: 1] + 11 = 12
Critical Fail

Damage: (100 + (10 × 10)) = 200 to herself

Piper Clark

Reducio

Post after deadline, move is void

It had been close before...Rose's knockback jinx had almost taken Piper right out of the fight. Astrea had swooped in for the save at the right moment, but even Jake could see that the younger Slytherin girl was running out of steam, and the Gryffindor team would seize upon it.

The heart that Piper showed was admirable. She wasn't going to give up, as she raised her head in defiance. But while her heart might have had far more fight to give, her body could only go on for so long. Before Piper could even make her move, Rose cast again, another knockback heading straight for Piper. Perhaps, earlier in the duel, Piper might have been able to dodge out of the way. But she was tired, she was weakened, and as the knockback hurtled towards her, there was nothing she could do to get out of the way.

Things seemed to freeze as Jake saw the girl tumble backwards from the force of Rose's spell. She didn't get back up.

Jake raised his hand to try to stop the fighting until Piper could be safely removed from the platform. But everything was happening so fast! Just as Rose had cast at Piper, Alec and Astrea had both gone for the other. Alec's slowing charm would hit its mark just in time. Was that what threw off Astrea's aim?

Perhaps it was...for SOMETHING sure did. Just as Astrea tried to cast a vicious knockback at Alec Mason, she would herself be blown backwards, her own wand backfiring, and the vicious knockback she had planned for Alec would only lead to HER being shoved backwards with great force, just barely able to keep her balance as all her movements would be slowed, a strange sensation like swimming on air.

"Wait!" Jake called out, finally able to speak again, as he waited for Piper to be safely removed. He hoped she was ok. It was just like last time with Dealla...He knew this would happen in every duel...it HAD to. Maybe he'd just hoped the time limit would stop it... But he did a little better this time at remembering that it was a game, and that she was going to be ok in the end. Finally, he gave the signal for the others to continue, once Piper was safely being attended to. Jake kept an eye on her for a moment to see if she looked like she was going to be alright, but he knew he couldn't look away from the duel either. Astrea had been slowed down, and she was facing off against two Gryffindors. Jake couldn't help but eye the Gryffindor team with some awe. They had got the 2-on-1 advantage LAST time too. They really were good... Although...

Jake eyed Astrea. There was something about her that he couldn't describe. Some kind of feeling like maybe he wouldn't want to be on the other side of the stage after her partner went down in action, and she was staring him down. Even slowed down, he had a pretty strong feeling Astrea wasn't gonna be going down so easy. Things could turn around at any moment.

Information

1. You have 96 hours (4 days) from the time of this post to post at least 50 words and owl me (Jake Morris) your moves.

2. Please don't hint at your move inside of your RP, as it gives the other team an advantage.

3. If you don't post before the deadline, your move will be void.

4. If you have any questions, or notice anything wrong in the mod post, please don't hesitate to send me an owl!

5. Your stats, abilities, and spells have been locked for this duel. Any new abilities added to your trunk after this duel started cannot be used.

6. For your convenience, here are the duelling rules, the duelling spells, and the latest patch. There are some changes including the new 12-round limit so if you haven't checked it out yet take a look!

7. Good luck!

The spectator thread for this duel can be found here
This duel takes place during Day 1!

Hex code:#A0A9B8

They needed to work on Astrea since they were coming so close with Piper. Alec took that into his own hands, trusting that Rose could handle Piper herself.

“Arresto Momentum,” Alec smiled in satisfaction as the spell hit Astrea spot on,watching as she tried to cast her own spell, yet it backfired on her. He would turn to looking over at Rose, he would watch the spell come from her wand, wincing as Piper fell to the ground. They had the advantage now, it was only a matter of time...

Action: Doing what was/will be owled~