Technically she just gave us an open ended concession. Its a grievous insult and I mean to exploit it as much as possible
Shadows of the Past
- Thread starter Azel
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- Original Fantasy
Technically she just gave us an open ended concession. Its a grievous insult and I mean to exploit it as much as possible
You are right... I think our PC is cunning enough for that.
[X] Yes
-[X] Use your smaller size to exploit the environment for cover, then use Positioning for a 50 bonus/penalty to get a good shot at her back. You only need to hit her once, so you can afford getting smacked a few times for that.
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[X] Yes
-[X] Use your smaller size to exploit the environment for cover, then use Positioning for a 150 bonus/penalty to get a good shot at her back. You only need to hit her once, so you can afford getting smacked a few times for that.
-[X] Use your smaller size to exploit the environment for cover, then use Positioning for a 150 bonus/penalty to get a good shot at her back. You only need to hit her once, so you can afford getting smacked a few times for that.
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God damn those trait rolls are just fucking with us. The odds of not a one above fifty make this ridiculous.
50 might not be enough.
50 might not be enough.
I'd ask how high we can go actually. Not sure if theres a limit, or if automatically critfailing the defense would leave us unable to attack to begin with
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You can go as high as your bonuses from attributes, skill and traits. That sums up to 210 right now.
Obviously, your chances of dodging her quickly become zero and the hit you allow her will hurt. I wouldn't recommend too high values for actual life and death fights.
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Of the seven trait rolls this update, we had 3 above 50, 3 below 50, and one at exactly 50.
It's almost as if it works as intended.
[X] Yes
-[X] Use your smaller size to exploit the environment for cover, then use Positioning for a 150 bonus/penalty to get a good shot at her back. You only need to hit her once, so you can afford getting smacked a few times for that.
Hmm... sure she won't KO us in one hit? She won't harm us, sure, but it's a challenge of honor after all. Ah, let's try it.
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Ah, I was thinking 50+ was Yes for trait. 5 No and 2 Yes seems lower than expected, tho.
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It's 80+ for a trait and 95+ for a second roll.
Metrux
Gentle Demon Lord
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[X] Yes
-[X] Use your smaller size to exploit the environment for cover, then use Positioning for a 150 bonus/penalty to get a good shot at her back. You only need to hit her once, so you can afford getting smacked a few times for that.
I don't know if you noticed already, @Azel, but we apparently got back to 0 by winning exp
I agree, somehow she doesn't seem just a huntress to me... She must be something or someone bigger...
-[X] Use your smaller size to exploit the environment for cover, then use Positioning for a 150 bonus/penalty to get a good shot at her back. You only need to hit her once, so you can afford getting smacked a few times for that.
I don't know if you noticed already, @Azel, but we apparently got back to 0 by winning exp
I agree, somehow she doesn't seem just a huntress to me... She must be something or someone bigger...
Prologue 7: A Matter Of Honor
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- Germany
It takes you only a moment to decide. You won't let that insult stand. "I accept."
"Now, I think this has gone far enough." You see Mahuizo rise from the corner of your eye, but the huntress just points her spear at him.
"It's bit a late for that now, old man. I've told you to end this years ago, but you wouldn't listen. She would stop on her own, once she got something more interesting to strike her fancy, you've told me."
"So I should just stand by as your beat up my apprentice?" He looks anything but happy at the thought, but makes no motion to come closer anymore.
"You didn't seem to have a problem with that so far. Now we will settle this the hunter way." With that she lowers her spear and walks to the center of the small clearing you are using for your break.
As you slowly walk over to her, you check your surroundings. Nothing but damp ground and the next trees are too far away to be of any use. You could try to bolt there, but it's unlikely that she would follow you. If you even make it that far. Still, the prospect of an actual fight with her got your blood pumping and you can't quite stop yourself from provoking her further. Even if you loose, you are going to make this memorable. "So... if we settle this the hunter way, does that mean I'm a hunter now?"
"Careful brat. I've yet to decide how much of a lesson I'm going to teach you." With the butt of her spear, she draws a line in the moist earth and takes three careful steps from it. "Get in position. You can come at me whenever you think you are ready."
Before going in position, you untie your belt and place it a few steps away. No reason to risk its contents in this, and you are painfully aware that this will be over very quickly. In a straight fight, she would crush you, but with the conditions she has set, you might just pull this off. Your grip on the dagger hardens as you step in front of her, and then it's time.
You've seen her fight on occasion. Not the almost loving blows you usually get, but a real fight. Traipsing around in the jungle with Mahuizo did have his dangers and you've had your fair share of attacks by wolves, bears and even jaguars now and then. She always fought them with a grace and precision that was outright admirable. Nothing got any closer to her then she would let it and a quick trust with her weapon and it was all over. However, when she struck you, it seemed far more awkward. She obviously wasn't used to hit things with the side of her spear instead of running them through with it, and you could exploit that. It would hurt, tremendously so, but if you got close enough...
You break into a sprint and dive for her right side. If you play this safe, you might be able to draw it out for a while, but there is no chance to hit her when she keeps you at range. She raises her spear and for a moment you doubt that she wouldn't impale you on it, but keep charging anyway. In the last moment, she twists away and you see the spear whirling in her hands as she makes half a step away from your path. And then it hits you. The blow to the back of your head makes you drop to the ground immediately and you have trouble seeing anything. Everything hurts and you are not even sure if you are breathing right now. The huntress says something, but you can't make out the words among the dull throbbing between you ears.
She still stands close. Close enough to reach her leg. You might be kneeling before of her, but it's not over yet. You nearly retch as you thrust out your arm. Your vision goes blurry from the exertion and you can no longer see what's going on. Just a scratch and you have won, no matter if you can walk away from this or not. The dagger feels like a log in your grip and you can barely your grip as the darkness claims you entire view.
There is another painful strike to your temple and then you know no more.
When you come back to your senses, the darkness seems suddenly preferable. You lay on a bed of leaves as Mahuizo usually prepares for those so sick that they need to stay in his tent. Normally, you thought they where quite comfortable, yet now it feels like a thousand thorns are scratching over your skin. Some light comes in between flap of the tent and it seems to be made out of nothing but pain. Weakly you try to shift around so that you face away from it, but a fresh wave of pain and nausea disabuses you of that notion.
"You're awake again?" It's Atl's voice that punches through the haze you are in. Grating like everything else around you, but as you sluggishly decipher what he said, the rest of it seems to be easier ignored, so you resolve to keep talking. Nothing more then a few garbled moans come out of your sore throat, though. "I think that was a yes. Here. Drink this. He said that will take care of the worst of it so that you can eat a bit before sleeping some more."
He raises a small wooden cup to your lips and gently pours its contents into your mouth. Not as if you could do anything to stop him, so you just swallow it and are immediately grateful for the foul-smelling brew. It's not enough to fully banish the pain, but it goes down to a dull throbbing after a short while and the world slowly resolves back into discernible shapes. "How..." Your voice breaks and you weakly cough once. "How long...?"
"Only a day. She left you in a bad shape and we had to carry you back to the camp. That was..." He smiles at you for a moment, but thinks better of speaking on and just shakes his head. "Anyway. I'm going to get you something to eat. Mahuizo said you are not supposed to leave the cot for at least another day."
With this he leaves the tent and you are rather relieved that he gave you some medication, for the tent flap opening is merely unpleasant instead of making you wish for blessed unconsciousness again. You just lower your head again to wait for his return as the last person you want to see right now walks in. She isn't bearing her usual teasing smile and instead just stares at you. Your stomach clenches upon seeing her, for now you will probably get the last lecture from her and a strong reminder to no longer play huntress. You try to hold her boring gaze none the less, but you are still rather weak and drop your eyes after a while.
As you look down, you notice a small bandage on her right calf.
"I'm here to concede defeat. You managed to land a blow on me, so by the rules set, you are the victor." You have the small suspicion that the loser is not meant to stand tall in front of the victor, who is busy trying not to puke her guts out, but you will take what you can get. "Since I've set no price for you in my hubris, you can name yours now."
You open your mouth to say something and are cut off by her. "Now doesn't need to mean right now. Wait until the old man is sure that you are thinking straight again before coming to me." She turns to leave before glancing back at you. The smile is there again, but it doesn't feel quite so cold as all the times before. "Manauia the huntress owes you one, little shaman, and I don't intend to bail on our bet." Then she steps out again and leaves you to your thoughts.
What will you ask of Manauia for your victory?
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AN: That went a lot better then expected. You still got a concussion out of the deal, but actually managed to wound her.
You should keep in mind that going overboard with your requests will probably not be well received in the tribe. Hunters are supposed to be gracious in defeat and humble in victory.
"Now, I think this has gone far enough." You see Mahuizo rise from the corner of your eye, but the huntress just points her spear at him.
"It's bit a late for that now, old man. I've told you to end this years ago, but you wouldn't listen. She would stop on her own, once she got something more interesting to strike her fancy, you've told me."
"So I should just stand by as your beat up my apprentice?" He looks anything but happy at the thought, but makes no motion to come closer anymore.
"You didn't seem to have a problem with that so far. Now we will settle this the hunter way." With that she lowers her spear and walks to the center of the small clearing you are using for your break.
As you slowly walk over to her, you check your surroundings. Nothing but damp ground and the next trees are too far away to be of any use. You could try to bolt there, but it's unlikely that she would follow you. If you even make it that far. Still, the prospect of an actual fight with her got your blood pumping and you can't quite stop yourself from provoking her further. Even if you loose, you are going to make this memorable. "So... if we settle this the hunter way, does that mean I'm a hunter now?"
"Careful brat. I've yet to decide how much of a lesson I'm going to teach you." With the butt of her spear, she draws a line in the moist earth and takes three careful steps from it. "Get in position. You can come at me whenever you think you are ready."
Before going in position, you untie your belt and place it a few steps away. No reason to risk its contents in this, and you are painfully aware that this will be over very quickly. In a straight fight, she would crush you, but with the conditions she has set, you might just pull this off. Your grip on the dagger hardens as you step in front of her, and then it's time.
You've seen her fight on occasion. Not the almost loving blows you usually get, but a real fight. Traipsing around in the jungle with Mahuizo did have his dangers and you've had your fair share of attacks by wolves, bears and even jaguars now and then. She always fought them with a grace and precision that was outright admirable. Nothing got any closer to her then she would let it and a quick trust with her weapon and it was all over. However, when she struck you, it seemed far more awkward. She obviously wasn't used to hit things with the side of her spear instead of running them through with it, and you could exploit that. It would hurt, tremendously so, but if you got close enough...
Yaxkin:
Positioning - 150
Attack: 76 + 50 (STR) + 70 (DEX) + 40 (Bladed Weapons) + 20 (Knife Fighter) = 265
vs.
Defense: 66 + 180 (2x DEX) + 120 (Evasion) = 366
No hit.
Huntress:
Attack: 50 + 60 (STR) + 90 (DEX) + 60 (Bludgeoning Weapon) = 260
vs.
Defense: 79 + 140 (2x DEX) + 30 (Combat Awareness) - 150 (Positioning) = 99
17 Sucesses
2 (1d6) + 17 = 19 Wounds
-3 on all Attributes and Skills for Yaxkin
Positioning - 150
Attack: 76 + 50 (STR) + 70 (DEX) + 40 (Bladed Weapons) + 20 (Knife Fighter) = 265
vs.
Defense: 66 + 180 (2x DEX) + 120 (Evasion) = 366
No hit.
Huntress:
Attack: 50 + 60 (STR) + 90 (DEX) + 60 (Bludgeoning Weapon) = 260
vs.
Defense: 79 + 140 (2x DEX) + 30 (Combat Awareness) - 150 (Positioning) = 99
17 Sucesses
2 (1d6) + 17 = 19 Wounds
-3 on all Attributes and Skills for Yaxkin
You break into a sprint and dive for her right side. If you play this safe, you might be able to draw it out for a while, but there is no chance to hit her when she keeps you at range. She raises her spear and for a moment you doubt that she wouldn't impale you on it, but keep charging anyway. In the last moment, she twists away and you see the spear whirling in her hands as she makes half a step away from your path. And then it hits you. The blow to the back of your head makes you drop to the ground immediately and you have trouble seeing anything. Everything hurts and you are not even sure if you are breathing right now. The huntress says something, but you can't make out the words among the dull throbbing between you ears.
She still stands close. Close enough to reach her leg. You might be kneeling before of her, but it's not over yet. You nearly retch as you thrust out your arm. Your vision goes blurry from the exertion and you can no longer see what's going on. Just a scratch and you have won, no matter if you can walk away from this or not. The dagger feels like a log in your grip and you can barely your grip as the darkness claims you entire view.
Huntress:
Attack: 53 + 60 (STR) + 90 (DEX) + 60 (Bludgeoning Weapon) = 263
vs.
Defense: 44 + 80 (DEX) + 15 (Combat Awareness) = 139
13 Sucesses
4 (1d6) + 13 = 17 Wounds
Yaxkin knocked out at the end of the round.
Attack: 53 + 60 (STR) + 90 (DEX) + 60 (Bludgeoning Weapon) = 263
vs.
Defense: 44 + 80 (DEX) + 15 (Combat Awareness) = 139
13 Sucesses
4 (1d6) + 13 = 17 Wounds
Yaxkin knocked out at the end of the round.
There is another painful strike to your temple and then you know no more.
When you come back to your senses, the darkness seems suddenly preferable. You lay on a bed of leaves as Mahuizo usually prepares for those so sick that they need to stay in his tent. Normally, you thought they where quite comfortable, yet now it feels like a thousand thorns are scratching over your skin. Some light comes in between flap of the tent and it seems to be made out of nothing but pain. Weakly you try to shift around so that you face away from it, but a fresh wave of pain and nausea disabuses you of that notion.
"You're awake again?" It's Atl's voice that punches through the haze you are in. Grating like everything else around you, but as you sluggishly decipher what he said, the rest of it seems to be easier ignored, so you resolve to keep talking. Nothing more then a few garbled moans come out of your sore throat, though. "I think that was a yes. Here. Drink this. He said that will take care of the worst of it so that you can eat a bit before sleeping some more."
He raises a small wooden cup to your lips and gently pours its contents into your mouth. Not as if you could do anything to stop him, so you just swallow it and are immediately grateful for the foul-smelling brew. It's not enough to fully banish the pain, but it goes down to a dull throbbing after a short while and the world slowly resolves back into discernible shapes. "How..." Your voice breaks and you weakly cough once. "How long...?"
"Only a day. She left you in a bad shape and we had to carry you back to the camp. That was..." He smiles at you for a moment, but thinks better of speaking on and just shakes his head. "Anyway. I'm going to get you something to eat. Mahuizo said you are not supposed to leave the cot for at least another day."
With this he leaves the tent and you are rather relieved that he gave you some medication, for the tent flap opening is merely unpleasant instead of making you wish for blessed unconsciousness again. You just lower your head again to wait for his return as the last person you want to see right now walks in. She isn't bearing her usual teasing smile and instead just stares at you. Your stomach clenches upon seeing her, for now you will probably get the last lecture from her and a strong reminder to no longer play huntress. You try to hold her boring gaze none the less, but you are still rather weak and drop your eyes after a while.
As you look down, you notice a small bandage on her right calf.
Yaxkin:
Attack: 80 + 20 (STR) + 40 (DEX) + 150 (Positioning) + 20 (Knife Fighter) = 310
vs.
Defense: 7 + 90 (DEX) + 90 (DEX) + 120 (Evasion) = 307
1 Success
4 (1d8) + 1 = 5 Wounds
Attack: 80 + 20 (STR) + 40 (DEX) + 150 (Positioning) + 20 (Knife Fighter) = 310
vs.
Defense: 7 + 90 (DEX) + 90 (DEX) + 120 (Evasion) = 307
1 Success
4 (1d8) + 1 = 5 Wounds
"I'm here to concede defeat. You managed to land a blow on me, so by the rules set, you are the victor." You have the small suspicion that the loser is not meant to stand tall in front of the victor, who is busy trying not to puke her guts out, but you will take what you can get. "Since I've set no price for you in my hubris, you can name yours now."
You open your mouth to say something and are cut off by her. "Now doesn't need to mean right now. Wait until the old man is sure that you are thinking straight again before coming to me." She turns to leave before glancing back at you. The smile is there again, but it doesn't feel quite so cold as all the times before. "Manauia the huntress owes you one, little shaman, and I don't intend to bail on our bet." Then she steps out again and leaves you to your thoughts.
What will you ask of Manauia for your victory?
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AN: That went a lot better then expected. You still got a concussion out of the deal, but actually managed to wound her.
You should keep in mind that going overboard with your requests will probably not be well received in the tribe. Hunters are supposed to be gracious in defeat and humble in victory.
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Crake
I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING
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Nice. The main thing we wanted out of our relationship with her was training, so I see no reason to ask for anything else. And I don't mean this half-assed, "beat her until she gives up" type lessons where she tries to make Yax learn by example or through failure, I mean sincere lessons.
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What if we just asked her to sincerely train us from now on in everything she thinks a huntress would need to know instead of whatever we ask her for? That should give us a big IC advantage instead of trying to pick things OOC.
Metrux
Gentle Demon Lord
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Too bad we aren't a hunter then, uhh? But seriously, there is so much we can ask. It IS open ended, so we don't even need to ask for only a single thing, it's only that going overboard will make other people see us badly... Maybe even her, if we go too far. So why not ask for a good bow and better serious training? I once again am thinking that we won't settle for shaman, we will try to be someone greater, and thus having skills in several areas, but good skills that help each other nonetheless, will be good.
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I think that'll definitely be included in huntress training. This lady specializes in spears.
[X] Ask Manauia for better training. Anything that she thinks that a Hunter would need to know how to do.