Camp '22 Summer Duelling Funtime Extravaganza, Match: 5

Few things made Galton tingle in such a way as splitting a ventus. The feeling of sending forth two jets of wind that could then split off once again, if you were lucky, was tantalizing. And it seemed that today Mr. Wand would agree with him. The spell went off without a hitch, and the aiming went well enough. He couldn’t complain about hitting one out of two targets!

As he readied himself for his next move, he couldn’t help but feel a small wince of pain for his dueling partner. Not getting a spell off was a terrible feeling. He’d offer Kim a reassuring smile, before turning once again to face their opponents.

Action: Reassuring his Wand and Kim

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With her blindfold still over her eyes, Eloise wanted to cry. Or scream. Jostled by gusts of wind and a well-launched Flipendo, Eloise was fed up. She knew that she was just unlucky today and that it wouldn't always be like this, but she still wanted to stop. After this duel.

sta 8 • eva 9 • str 3 wis 10 • arc 8 • acc 7 Action: As Strategised

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ROUND 4

Bridget wouldn't be surprised if they were setting some record today for the hardest blindfold to get off. Eloise tried again, and while it had to be doing something, it still wasn't enough to get the thing off her face. The ache from jinxes and the wind pushing against her probably had a lot to do with that.

Rodion, perhaps realizing he just needed to make up as much ground as possible with the very real possibility he would lose his teammate in the next few minutes, went for a split Flipendo. It wasn't a bad attempt, but he had magically-induced sneezes to contend with, one rocking his frame just as he went to aim, and both streams of the spell dissolved into nothing somewhere past his targets.

Deciding that Eloise was no longer the best target--she was nearing her limit and unable to do anything to harm them with that blindfold on, anyway--Ravenclaw shifted their focus to Rodion. The guest team would be the first ones out at the current rate. Pericles nailed another Ventus, evidence of his prowess and the simple fact that focusing was pretty easy when no one targeted you, but Sophia's spell went a little more haywire. Instead of making Rodion do a little jig, it veered off course for Kim. Within moments, the Gryffindor would be locked in some sort of tap dance. It was an interesting development, considering the two appeared to be friends; of course, any reservations over duelling your friend had no place on this stage.

Gryffindor was out for Eloise's blood. Kim made up for his failure, landing a solid hit. Eloise just might have been able to keep her feet if it was just that--it was hard to tell for sure when the fight left her with so much of her face obscured--but there was still Galton to contend with. Galton, who had yet to have to dodge a single spell this match. Galton, who was a skilled older duellist. The double Flipendoes did the trick and Eloise was falling, not moving after she hit the ground.

"Pause!" Bridget called quickly. She stepped over for confirmation Eloise was out--she was--before waving over the medical personnel. A few moments later, she was gone, off to receive medical treatment, and five remained. It was Rodion against two Hogwarts teams that seemed very intent on knocking him out of this duel. Bridget signalled for them to resume.

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@Aurora Ranvier | @Astoria Swann | @Galton Lansdale | @Kim Sato | @Pericles Dralt | @Sophia Nelson

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--- Date: 13/08/22 || Time: 13:00 ---

Outfit: Ravenclaw blue T-shirt, black basketball shorts, white/blue light-up sneakers

Sophia had felt a bit guilty about casting the Sneezing Hex on Rodion at first, but her guilt fell away as she felt the surefire rush of a Flipendo just past her head. That was a close one! She was sure that spell would have done a lot more than knock her out, especially in her woozy state.

"You sure know how to treat a lady!" she shouted to Rodion, offering a quick wink and giggle to Perci.

But the familiar light of a Flipendo didn't only come from Rodion, apparently. Sophia watched with pride as Kim's - her Kim - Flipendo landed true on poor Eloise. Sure, she pitied the girl as she saw the spell make contact, but she couldn't fight back her pride in her friend and the joy that they were on track to not come in last place.

"Good job, Kim!" she shouted happily as she readied her own wand with shaky hands. Her head was hurting worst than ever before. The brief respite as Eloise was assisted out of the way for her recovery did nothing to help Sophia's sickness, and she really needed to lie down. But first, she had a spell to cast. Unfortunately, as she aimed at Rodion, her dizziness began to get the best of her.

"Tarantallegra!" she slurred, and even before the spell left her wand, she knew she'd messed up.

It hit Kim.

Of all the people for it to hit, it had to hit Kim.

Her best friend.

"Oh f- golly, Kim! I'm so sorry! It was an accident!" she shouted, praying that Kim would believe her. She didn't want to lose her friend.

Action: Casting a spell and gaining a little confidence!
Stats: Stamina: 6 | Evasion: 7 | Strength: 5 | Wisdom: 9 | Arcane Power: 3 | Accuracy: 10
Abilities: None applicable

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Reducio

Sophia's gonna regret that

Interacting:

@Pericles Dralt || @Aurora Ranvier as Rodion || @Astoria Swann as Eloise || @Kim Sato

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@Colin McCoire

Peri sucked a breath through his teeth as another spell hurtled towards his partner, but once again, the fresh duellist proved fast on her feet. He met Sophi's wink with an encouraging grin, enthusiasm shining through the typically tranquil front. Kim, the other target of the split spell, had also evaded the Koldovstoretz student's attack. He wouldn't be so lucky as to avoid the Ravenclaw's accidental hit mere moments after she complimented him. The regret in her voice rang clear; it was endearing, though her partner was quick to interject, "So long as you're hitting opponents- not allies- you're on the right track." Pericles took immense care not to let any concern leak into his voice, but that slur of hers wasn't lost on him....

Eloise's fate was a sorry one to see. She, nor her partner, succeeded in removing that stubborn blindfold. She was left to be battered while blind, thus the Ravenclaws turned on her teammate, counting on the Gryffindors to give her a merciful outro. The moment she collapsed, Peri's wand hand recoiled. His expression was unreadable: mouth set in a neutral line, stare grown impassive, a faint furrow on the forehead as he tensely calculated their next move. A flinty glance flickered towards the remaining Guest opponent. Rodion had proven durable, and Pericles knew the desperate aggression that could come with being soloed out, like a cornered beast. Now certainly wasn't the time to underestimate him. In the time it took for Eloise to be gurneyed off stage, that wary look wandered over their fellow Hogwarts duellists, too.

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Action: As Strategized

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Roleplaying as INPC Rodion Makarovich | Koldovstoretz

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Eloise was unconscious, still with her blindfold on. Of course, what a useless person. He was now the last one from the international school, versus four people who probably wanted to get his head as a trophy. This was not scary at all. No. It was actually terrifying. He needed to be smart and calculated.

Sta - 10 | Eva - 8 | Str - 7 Wis - 9 | Arc - 6 | Acc - 7 Charmer Calming Presence (Ally - eloise duciel) ● Spell Spread

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Action As Strategised

As the blindfolded guest fell and a pause was called, Galton took a deep breathe. It was best to use these moments to regain some balance and energy. He should probably feel bad for what he and his partner had just done - the one-two punch that left her unconscious, but there was a strange pride. He saw it as kind, an easy way out, rather than a more savage method like fire. Galton really hated fire.

He turned to his now dancing partner, @Kim Sato and gave him a smile. “Little soon to be partying, don’t you think?” He’d call out as he focused back on the other three still standing.

Action: Enjoying Kim’s jig

ROUND 5

If Rodion went down in camp history today as a minor legend, it would be well-earned. Four was a ridiculous number of spells to have coming at your face, and yet here he was. And he didn't Matrix-style dodge all of them, but the impressive part was really that, when the dust settled, he was still standing. Barely.

Ravenclaw had already been going for him and wasn't about to stop until he joined his partner in a medical tent, but Pericles also wasn't bound by the constraints of the average wizard. So while he set Rodion on fire, which was really the worst way to go out, he also set Kim on fire. Twice the flames, twice the pain. The younger Gryffindor might be getting the looming sense that he would be Ravenclaw Enemy #1 once Rodion was finished off.

Sophia went for a good old-fashioned Flipendo, which was proving quite the trend this duel, and this was the only spell Rodion managed to fully avoid. Whether that was because Sophia's aim wasn't the most on-point or because Rodion had focused on that spell to dodge was up to interpretation. Galton's Flipendo came in seconds later, and Rodion twisted so his arm got the worst of it--better than getting the wind knocked out of you--before Kim came in to steal his breath in a very non-romantic sense anyway.

And this was where Bridget leaned forward slightly, preparing to call for a stop. He was going to be done after all that, surely. Pummeled and on fire, his attempt at a weather spell failing miserably amidst the chaos, it seemed certain. And yet, just barely, Rodion clung to his feet. His making it much longer seemed terribly unlikely, but you had to give him credit for making it this far.

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1. You have 96 hours from now to write your posts (50 words min).
2. In the same time period, send me (Bridget Collins) your team's actions per owl. Do not hint at your actions in your post.
3. If you don't post in the allotted time frame, your action is void.
4. If something seems odd about the moderation post or you have any questions, don't hesitate to owl or DM me.
5. Good luck, and have fun!

@Aurora Ranvier | @Astoria Swann | @Galton Lansdale | @Kim Sato | @Pericles Dralt | @Sophia Nelson

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