2023/24, Stage 3 Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw: Match 2

It was predictable. It was a textbook case of when to use a shield. But Galton had figured the Raven’s were smarter than that - though in this case it looked like they’d been perfectly logical. It had been a long time since any of the lions had shot spells at the predictable target - he figured they’d know. Pericles had been on the receiving side of some unpredicted shots, word must have traveled, right?

Wrong. They wouldn’t guess any sly tricks from the pride. The safe route was the strong route in dueling. Planning for the worst was always smartest. Just like this last bout. And now the pride looked the fools for it.

Back to the drawing board then.

Action: Predicting

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@Phaedra Stavrou

A hand rested nonchalantly on her hip while the other summoned a shield. The last time she'd faced Alan and Galton, a rebound had changed the tides for Ravenclaw. No such thing happened now to Phaedra's great disappointment, but as her eyes readjusted to light after Aida's quick untying, she spared a moment to thoroughly look-over her teammates. She was in worse shape than both of them, but if being the big threat kept them standing, then so be it. Phaedra was far used to it now, anyway.

Doing as strategized (x)

Round 3

Alan vs Phaedra & Pericles

Reducio

Alan casts Nebulus at Phaedra and Pericles.
Wisdom DC: 12 - 5 Metamorphmagus = 7
Wisdom Check: [d20: 4] + 7 = 11 → Success

Duration: [d5: 3] → 2 rounds
Effects: Phaedra and Pericles receive –6 Accuracy and –6 Evasion (15 AP). If a player aims at the player under the Nebulus effect, the attacker's Accuracy is lowered by 4.

Galton

Reducio

Galton casts Protego.
Wisdom DC: 12
Wisdom Check: [d20: 17] + 16 = 33 → Success

Effects: The caster creates an invisible shield that blocks Targeted spells and can reflect them.

Meenauh

Reducio

Meenauh casts Protego.
Wisdom DC: 12
Wisdom Check: [d20: 20] + 20 = 40 → Critical Success

Effects: The hit spell rebounds back towards its caster (unavoidable, can still auto-dodge).

Phaedra vs Meenauh Phaedra & Galton Aida Pericles

Reducio

Phaedra casts Confringo at Meenauh and Galton.
Wisdom DC: 17 + 2 Spell Spread = 19
Wisdom Check: [d20: 3] + 18 = 21 → Success
Extra Spell: [d10: 1] → No Extra Spell

vs Meenauh
Crit Protego - Redirect back to caster, unavoidable unless auto-dodge.
Damage: 150 + 13 (AP) × 15 = 345 HP

vs Galton
Protego Roll: [d10: 7] → Ricochet to random target → Tatsu chose Aida.
Galton Acc: [d20: 1] + 16 = 17 → Critical Miss

New Target: Tatsu chose Pericles.
Accuracy Check: [d20: 20] = 20
Evasion Check: [d20: 7] + 12 = 19
20 > 19 → Hit

Damage: 150 + 13 (AP) × 15 = 345 HP

Aida vs Galton Aida

Reducio

Aida casts Expelliarmus at Galton.
Wisdom DC: 10 + 2 Alan's LC = 12
Wisdom Check: [d20: 1] + 15 = 16 → Critical Failure

Duration: [d3: 3] → 2 rounds
Effects: Opponent's wand is pushed out of hand, making them unable to cast spells for 2 rounds. Rounds can only be removed by using Search for Wand action.

Pericles → Phaedra & Aida

Reducio

Pericles casts Reparifors at Phaedra and Aida.
Wisdom DC: 11 + 4 Spell Spread & Alan's LC = 15
Wisdom Check: [d20: 6] + 12 = 18 → Success

Healing: 50 + 10 (AP) × 8 = 130 HP

Gryffindor was on the defense this time around. It was fascinating to see how the two sides ping ponged between strategies and techniques, seeming very in line with what the other would do. Just as Ravenclaw had predicted the Gryffindor's target the time before, the lions did the very same as both Meenauh and Galton opted to create that invisible dome before them, prepared for any spells that might rocket towards them. It was a challenge to see anything outside of the way their wands kept still in position without any other spell cast, but that was beginning to be warning enough for Lea to know some rebounding spells were soon to bounce between the sides. Alan, seemingly unconcerned that any spells would fly his way, instead cast Nebulus as streams of fog spilled out to trail over and surround both Phaedra and Pericles. It wouldn't yet cover up their vision, but with how quickly more fog appeared it would soon be an issue.

Aida and Phaedra would go on the attack, while Pericles bolstered his allies. A quick cast of Reparifors and a number of scratches from the concussive blasts they had received the rounds previous would patch themselves as though having never existed in the first place. Aida looked back up to their normal self, but Phaedra would only briefly feel the scrapes gone before she suffered the same wounds again. Her spell split in two, arcing towards the two invisible sheilds of Galton and Meenauh. Unfortunately for Phaedra, Meenauh's shield had been bolstered with no weakness or cracks as it forcefully rebounded the spell to the caster before there was any time to react. The impressive spellcasting from both parties ended with an explosion right beneath the eagle's feet, feeling the full brunt of her power returned. The other beam ricocheted as well, from Galton's shield towards Aida before suddenly angling towards Pericles instead. The turn was quick and despite the lack of control on the spell, it seemed to have a target in mind as it spiraled directly to his feet, the plume of smoke from the blast as splinters flew joining in with the fog from Alan's spell.

Aida, although also aiming towards the invisible shield, would not end up testing its strength as their spell backfired before they could even cast it properly. The disarming charm meant for Galton would instead steal the caster's wand, clattering the chestnut wood to the ground, partially covered by the fog that surrounded Aida's teammates. After toying for control, it seemed as though the lions had grabbed it this round. But there was still time to shift the play if the eagles could find a way to do so...

Information

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Suddenly nothing seemed to be going right for the Ravenclaws. Aida's very wand seemed to reject the fight, blowing the wix's expelliarmus back into their face as if to excuse itself as it went for a siesta in the corner of the room.

“What, was it something I said??”

The sandy owl high above shuffled uncomfortably as it watched from its perch.

Stats: Stamina✵ 10 / Evasion✵ 13 / Strength✵ 1 / Wisdom✵ 15 [17] / Arcane Power✵ 10 / Accuracy✵ 13
Abilities: Blindvision - Sixth Sense - Beast Master - Wandmaker - Comprehend Languages (Mermish)

Wand: Chestnut, Phoenix Feather, 26,6 cm, Whippy; "Ancient, ideal for magizoology, has a will of its own, showy, prone to giving away tells"– details

Reducio

They wouldn’t need to go far to truly go “back to the drawing board”. Really they would just take a glance at what had just happened and decide it was the perfect plan. Galton and Meenauh had the same thought, and threw up shields in unison. If you can’t beat them, join them.

And by the graces of Merlin they would reflect everything thrown at them back towards the ravens. Galton knew Phaedra must have felt a similar way when she’d done similar to him a few times. A quick nod to his partners would be all he’d give in celebration though, there was no time to celebrate the small victories.

Through the shield’s shimmer he had almost missed Aida losing their wand. He knew all to well what it was like to have your own wand reject your cast. Mr. Wand had been far less temperamental since their new understanding, but he couldn’t help feel a bit bad for the bird. “Or maybe it was something you didn’t say?” He’d offer his opponent. Mr. Wand always seemed to hate when Galton didn’t say please.

Action: Saying please

About 10.5 hours until deadline!

@Phaedra Stavrou @Pericles Dralt