2022, Stage 1 Slytherin vs Gryffindor: Match 8

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I still need a post from Astrea and actions form the Slytherin team (@Ileen Knight @Astrea Soleil Neptune)

For the second time in the span of three rounds, Astrea's stable position upon the piste was cast into doubt. Skilfully outmanoeuvring a pressurised jet of water bursting forth from within the unknown expanse, Slytherin was not as fortunate as to avoid extra clouds. The thick fog lifted somewhat due to her partner's expertise, easing their hindered vision and allowing the vague silhouettes to be better seen, but the multiple layers of Nebulus now combined with the rolling, rumbling threat of lightning above.

It seemed that this duel was one that was meant to be dragged out instead of ended quickly, with action turned into a war of attrition rather than a kamikaze of power. It mattered not if the duel's end be a quiet one or one of great dramatic strategical intrigue, for it would come to its fateful close as it should, one way or another.

Action: Doing as strategised.

Round 4

Astrea vs Nicky

Reducio

Astrea the Wind jinx at Nicky
Wisdom DC: 11 + 2 Lovely Creature = 13
Wisdom Check: [d20: 12] + 12 = 24 > 13 → Success
Split Chance (19-20): [d20: 18] → no split
Accuracy Check: [d20: 7] + 15 - 3 Fog Charm - 4 Fog Charm 2 = 15
Evasion Check: [d20: 6] + 14 - 4 Fog Charm = 16
15 < 16 → Miss

Ileen

Reducio

Ileen cast the Wind Jinx at the storm cloud to push it over to the other side
Wisdom DC: 11 + 2 Lovely Creature = 13
Wisdom Check: [d20: 1] → Critical Failure
Effects:
- The damage and the effect are applied to the caster, no splitting effect
Duration: [d3: 3] → 2 rounds (1d3, 1-2: 1 round, 3: 2 rounds)
Damage: 50 + AP × 10, so 130 x 0.9 Terrible Presence = 117
Effects:
- The target is being affected by a strong jolt of wind
- The target suffers –4 Evasion for the duration of the spell

Nicky vs Astrea

Reducio

Nicky cast Fire-Making Spell II at Astrea
Wisdom DC: 12 + 2 Lovely Creature = 14
Wisdom Check: [d20: 17] + 8 = 25 > 14 → Success
Auto-Hit (19-20): [d20: 9] no auto-hit Calming Presence
Accuracy Check: [d20: 5] + 12 - 4 Fog Charm - 4 Fog Charm 2 = 9
Evasion Check: [d20: 5] + 12 - 3 Fog Charm = 14
9 < 14 → Miss

Alan vs Astrea

Reducio

Alan cast Wind Jinx at Astrea
Wisdom DC: 11 + 2 Lovely Creature = 13
Wisdom Check: [d20: 17] + 7 = 24 > 13 → Success
Split Chance (19-20): [d20: 17] → no split
Auto-Miss (19-20): [d20: 12] no auto-miss Terrible Presence
Accuracy Check: [d20: 15] + 10 - 4 Fog Charm 1 - 4 Fog Charm 2 = 17
Evasion Check: [d20: 4] + 12 - 3 Fog Charm = 13
17 > 13 → Hit
Duration: [d3: 3] → 2 rounds (1d3, 1-2: 1 round, 3: 2 rounds)
Damage: 50 + AP × 10, so 160 x 0.9 Terrible Presence = 144
Effects:
- The target is being affected by a strong jolt of wind
- The target suffers –4 Evasion for the duration of the spell

Lightning

Reducio

Astrea: [d20: 14] no hit
Ileen: [d20: 6] no hit

Another round started with Astrea aiming her wand at Nicky and casting another wind jinx her way. This time the gust of wind didn't split and sadly it also didn't hit the intended target. Both snakes had gone for the popular ventus, only one seemed to struggle with the spell a lot. Whatever it was that had caused Ileen to slip up, it cost her a lot. Instead of the gust of wind going to the cloud as it was supposed to, the spell backfired and the wind affected the poor caster. The previous jolt of wind that had annoyed the fourth year had just disappeared and now there was another one... The girl just couldn't get a break.

Nicky's spell, a beautiful incedio duo, missed its target due to the many clouds that surrounded the duelists. On the other hand, Alan was a lot luckier, as his wind jinx hit Astrea, causing both Slytherins to fight a strong wind. The storm cloud was rumbling above the two Slytherins, luckily for them, no lighting descended from the cloud.

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Ileen couldn’t believe it. She had practiced so much but just when she raised her wand she could feel that something was off. The energy went backwards though the chestnut and the Slytherin girl tried to push it back but it didn’t work.
The spell blew up in her face and although no one had aimed at her yet she found herself in a jolt of wind - her own.
Merlin! Every duel that happened to her once. Why? Gritting her teeth she squinted her eyes to search for her opponents. She needed to do better. to focus more.

Mentions | @Astrea Soleil Neptune

Action | doing as strategized

Just as the swirling gale about her began to die down, yet another gust of magical wind took its place. Unlike Astrea’s target, whose extremely close dodge was aided by the present fog hindering her vision, it seemed that the Slytherin was to be kept in perpetual disadvantage. The heavy cloud rumbled threateningly above their heads, not yet prepared to strike but willing nonetheless.

Astrea, as nearly every experienced (or, more frequently, inexperienced) duelist, knew first-hand the potent frustration that accompanied a backfired spell. To have one’s magic betray them was a sign of conflict that could change the tides of a duel in an instant. From Astrea’s hazy view of the other, however, this potentially fatal misstep was only inspiring even more determination upon her younger partner. That resolve would serve them well with the proper strategical adaptation.

Action: Doing as strategised.

Round 5

Astrea

Reducio

Did not post before the deadline so action is void.

Ileen

Reducio

Ileen cast the Fog Charm at the storm Gryffindor
Wisdom DC: 12 + 2 Lovely Creature = 14
Wisdom Check: [d20: 13] + 12 = 25 > 14 → Succes
Duration: [d5: 2] → 2 rounds (1d5, 1-3: 2 rounds, 4-5: 3 rounds)
Effects:
- The affected players receive –3 Accuracy and –3 Evasion and additional –1 Accuracy and –1 Evasion for every 5 points in Arcane Power. (-4 acc and -4 eva)
- If a player aims at the player under the Nebulus effect, the attacker's Accuracy is lowered by 4.

Nicky vs Ileen

Reducio

Nicky cast Fire-Making Spell II at Ileen
Wisdom DC: 12 + 2 Lovely Creature = 14
Wisdom Check: [d20: 10] + 8 = 18 > 14 → Success
Auto-Hit (19-20): [d20: 4] no auto-hit Calming Presence
Accuracy Check: [d20: 15] + 12 - 4 Fog Charm = 23
Evasion Check: [d20: 10] + 12 - 3 Fog Charm - 4 Wind Jinx= 15
23 > 15 → Hit
Duration: [d3: 1] → 1 round (1d3, 1-2: 1 round, 3: 2 rounds)
Damage: 60 + AP × 10, so 110 damage
Effects:
- The target suffers –60 HP per round

Alan vs Astrea

Reducio

Alan cast Pressurized Water Charm at Astrea
Wisdom DC: 13 - 5 Transfigurer + 2 Lovely Creature = 10
Wisdom Check: [d20: 17] + 7 = 24 > 10 → Success
Auto-Miss (19-20): [d20: 9] no auto-miss Terrible Presence
Accuracy Check: [d20: 17] + 10 - 4 Fog Charm = 23
Evasion Check: [d20: 6] + 9 - 4 Wind Jinx - 3 Fog Charm= 11
23 > 11 → Hit
Duration: [d3: 2] → 1 round (1d3, 1-2: 1 round, 3: 2 rounds)
Damage: 80 + AP × 10, so 190 x 0.9 Terrible presence = 171
Effects:
- The target gets water in their eyes and suffers -4 accuracy for the duration of the spell

Lightning

Reducio

Astrea: [d20: 14] no hit
Ileen: [d20: 16] no hit

Fog blocking the view, a storm cloud rumbling above the Slytherin's heads, and two strong jolts of winds pestering the duelists. The duel was chaotic and Samantha didn't expect it to calm down any time soon. Astrea didn't cast any spell this round and the reason why was unknown to Samantha. Maybe she was tired, something had distracted her or maybe the Slytherin just didn't feel like doing anything. Ileen had chosen to create a new fog cloud and gift it to the lions, who partly disappeared behind the cloud.

Meanwhile, the other duelists hadn't sat still either. Nicky had carefully cast incendio duo towards Ileen, whose sleeve was now on fire. From her own experience, Samantha knew that being set on fire wasn't a fun thing and she felt bad for the older girl. Astrea didn't seem to have a great time either. Alan had cast the Pressurized Water Charm at her which had hit her in the eyes. The water would make its way into Astrea's eyes, making it harder for her to see.

I N F O R M A T I O N

• You have 96 hours from the timestamp of this post to owl me, Samantha Salwis, your actions. If you do not send your actions or post within the allotted time, your action is void. There are no extensions.
• Word count minimum is 50 words, but feel free to write as many as you like. Do not hint at your actions in your post, as it'll let the other team strategize against you.
• Your stats, abilities, and spells have been locked as of the posting of this thread. Any new spells that are added after today cannot be used.
• For any questions, comments, or concerns I ask that you contact me through my owls or on discord.
• And most importantly, have fun!

Duelling Spells

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[Spectator Thread, Day 2: Morning slot]

Alan would see as his attack hit its target and Astrea was blasted with a jet of water, which would lead to a temporarily reduced vision, which was great for the Gryffindor's really, so Alan made a noise of triumph, before readying himself for the very next round. There was no time to rest right now, he would have to remain focused on what was going on. He respected the fact that Astrea had thus far managed to mostly avoid everything that had come her way. Perhaps now her lucky streak was done for and the lions would take charge of the duel, deciding it ultimately for themselves? Though Alan knew he couldn't slack off just yet, the duel was far from secure or decided as many rounds might very well still lay ahead of them.