From one side of the arena struts a tiny, not-quite-3 foot tall halfling. His clothes (monk's apparel, by the cut) is pure black, as is his hair, his eyes, and his fingernails... all in stark contrast to his pasty snow white skin. Strapped to his back is a black greataxe (sized for his tiny hands) and a crossbow (of a like size). He stops, looking around for his dwarven opponent as the announcer calls out.
"And in this corner, in the black... everything... is Shaye theShade! From.... well, it doesn't really say.... but looking to earn some coin and some blood in the crimson arena!"
The halfling gives an annoyed shake of his head to the announcement, pointing a tiny rude gesture in the direction of the voice.
Clad in bronze scale, gleaming in the arena light, the stout dwarf enters the ring, his keen eye transfixing the halfling where he stands. A sheaf of arrows, with vibrantly coloured flecthing, and a great, heavy limbed bow, announce his trade tot he gathered throngs.
And in this corner, looking like a PIMP, is Van, Just Van!!! Give it up ya'll!!!
"Here before us Stand the Gladiators, readdy to duel to the Death! who will win? the short one? or the shorter one!?"
upon the finishing anouncement, the arean Fades away into what looks like a Well Travelled Path..
map Info, the Brush is Very thick, Providing total concealment to what is on the other side, and when inside the brush, its 1/2 movment to enter/ move around the brush.
The Hill at the top is very steep, rises about 40 feet in the air.
DC15 to climb@ 1/4th speed,
DC20 to climb @ 1/2 speed
The boulders are 10f high, Same DC to climb.
Van
Eben
Van reacts First comming out of the casting of the the Illusion
Van takes in the dense foliage, and thinks "Huh, so much brush, be laihk huntin' deer. Better use tha broad haiyd then..."
As he moves 20' (to G16) he draws his bow, nocks the arrow, and then gives it a half draw, ready to launch steely death as soon as he sees the halflings dark form.
DM
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Van takes in the dense foliage, and thinks "Huh, so much brush, be laihk huntin' deer. Better use tha broad haiyd then..."
As he moves 20' (to G16) he draws his bow, nocks the arrow, and then gives it a half draw, ready to launch steely death as soon as he sees the halflings dark form.
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Round 1 summary
You cannot Move to g16. the Second diagonal movement is worth 10", and moving through the brush is difficult terrian (x2 movement), Sorry thought i included that with the map. I placed you at g17 instead.
after a few moments of looking and listening for Shaye, you notice nothing.
You cannot 5-foot step into the brush, its considered difficult terrain, it is also x2 move. sorry, I thought I posted it with the map info, you can still stealth, becuase you have cover, I placed you at v3 instead. Also roll Stealth each round pls.
After a few moments of looking and listening for Van, you notice nothing.
DM
Van's fingers are getting sore from holding his bow string taught, but he knows sore fingers are better than death....
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Love, Shaye
P.S. - I love your cool hat.
Eben
DM
Van cast a wary gaze at the undergrowth, mindful that the little man can hide almost anywhere. His right fore arm is beginning to burn a little form maintaining the hold on his bowstring, and perspiration is making the arrows nock slippery, even to his trained fingers. Under his breath, he murmurs "all raight little fella, whair are ya?"
Round 4 summary
You remain croutched in the brush waiting for your target, you do not see him, but suddelny on the other side of the bushes to your NE, a Pillar of Mist rises 10in to the air above the Brush.
As you complete your spell, the Mist rises 20 feet into the air, which is about a good 10 feet above the Brush. Surely you realize that Van can most likely see this. Weither tht is an advantage, or disadvantage... you are not sure...
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VAn studies the new feature intently, trying to discern it's level of threat. His bowstring remains taut, the arrow begging to be unleashed.
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You're not sure exactly which square hes in, but its in the Bushes located on squares : D14, D15, D16, E15, E16, F15, F16.
Van continues his surveillance of the forest, careful with his footing...
Doh! I missed an action..annnnd Mis counted the rounds.. I fail... let me repost the Round... ><
Round 4 Summary
You move forward behind the boulder, still waiting for the halfing to show up. a Quick Glance over the boulder shows a pillar of mist rising over the brush to the east.
You cast your spell, and move across into the brush again.
Round 5 Summary
You Wait and Listen for the halfing once more, ready to release your arrow.. Sadly you hear or see nothing..
Your Keen Ears Pick up the sound of a Dwarf straining, a light gasp, or grunt from behind this Boulder.
Explosive runes... just to keep Eben on his toes
w/ exp. retreat your movement is.. 50 correct?
You you move faster than half speed (25 ft/round) but less that full speed(up to 45 ft) You take a -5 to stealth. If you want to take the -5 you can move up to 45ft as a move action, other wise its only 25 ft.
Van moves as quietly as he can, stalking the halfling like a prize doe.
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Van moves as quietly as he can, stalking the halfling like a prize doe.
Round 4: moved to F11
Round 5: waited behind boulder
Round 6: move to i8?
Shaye stalks through the undergrowth once more, inwardly grinning at his loud opponent, and eagerly awaiting his chance to spring his trap.
DM
Eben
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You move over to N6, and see the Dwarf Standing at Square I8 with his bow Drawn, looking around for you.
You have a standard action left.
Post it up Please.
If he fails his save he is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for rounds.
Then he is blinded and stunned for rounds.
then he is stunned for 1 more round after that.
Of course, if he succumbs to it, i'll probably not take that long to do my dirty work.
Round 6 Summary
You Move up to I8, watching for the Little Bugger, Still Nothing..
Same map as before..
Having Spotted the Dwarf, you Prepare to cast Color spray if hs comes withn Range of the Spell..
Van Slowly Moves into the brush, Prepared to Launch his Arrow into the evil Halfling.
As he steps out, He is hit in the Face with a Blast of Color!
The Blast of Magical energy is such a shock to Van that he is Knocked out cold!
Van falls to the Ground, Stunned, blinded, and unconscious, droping his Bow, the Arrow that was knocked and ready flys off in a random direction
The strange halfling steps away from cover for the first time since the fight began, dropping his crossbow as he closes on the unconscious dwarf. He somehow manages to skulk and saunter at the same time, his pale face smug. He stops next to Van and draws the black axe from his back, his black eyes sweeping where he knows the viewers to be.
He heaves the axe above his head, holding it up in the air for a breath before bringing it down with all his little halfling might, aiming to decapitate the downed dwarf.
The Small ones Axe falls true, severing vans head. The wilderness fades away, till only the arena is left. The Crowd goes wild... then suddenly silent. Eben, instead of holding the head up a s trophy, is using it for a stool, while he goes through the dwarfs things.
amount listed is selling price.
Composite Long bow (+2 str) 150g
Arrows (39) 1g
Battle Axe 5G
Spiked Gauntlet 2g 50s
Scale Mail 75g
Buckler 7g 50s
18g
Please post in a spoiler in the hall thread what you sell/ Buy for next match
The keep of Glory comes out and hands Eben a bang for 500g, and drags Van's Body off to who knows where.