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[roymbrog]

Shoot, Amon was down now too? She began trying to treat his wounds, but it wasn’t long before Gytha was calling her again, freshly injured herself. Amon had been healed to the point where most of the bleeding had stopped and he wasn’t in any immediate danger of dying, with that in mind and everyone else busy, running over to help Gytha seemed justified. She made sure to keep the mariner between her and the enemy; it wouldn’t do to get KO’d while helping a teammate.

“You alright, Gytha? Amon’s stable, I can finish treating him when people aren’t trying to kill us. I’m staying over here till you beat this nuisance.” It was safer than continually running back and forth between the two places, and she knew Gytha’s nature well enough to know she wouldn’t let her get hurt if she could help it. Caine couldn’t attack her from where she was, anyway.

5 * 1.5 = 7.5 rounded down +7HP
Gytha’s HP 14/15
Saving super heal for emergency

[GoD]

Meanwhile Chelsea had managed to gallop straight ahead to rescue one of the hostages.
"Don't worry you are safe now. Just hang on a little bit longer."- she assured the woman as she hoisted her up on the saddle.
"Sadly I have nothing to cut the ropes, but my friend should have one."- with that statement she ordered Nesha to gallop all the way back to Raquel's wagon.
When she arrived there, she approached the merchant, the lady in tow. "Hey Raquel you have something to cut ropes, because I kinda need it."- the troubador asked.

[Snowy_One]

Spoiler -

As Robin returned to the hustle and bustle of the of the market street, she noted with wry disapproval just how different the street packed with various salesmen and customers was compared to the ship-docks. Where the docks had been largely clear of people, making movement through passages easy, it had been packed with crates which had made any sort of movement that was alongside the edges difficult at best. By contrast, the market row was outright packed on all sides, making any sort of movement difficult and reducing visibility to a level where Robin was thankful she could see the shop signs posted well above the crowded masses heads.

Still, she pushed her way through, worming her body through the crowded mass as she tried to glance through them to the many stalls, seeking one that sold books. Approaching the first stall she could reach through the masses, she started to look over the goods that were on display.

“Ah! Welcome back miss! Would you like to buy that bow now?”

There was nothing here. Turning about and trying to dash away, she almost knocked over two people as she almost dove back into the crowd, moving down to the next stall. Yet it was with mild dismay that she noted that the stall sold nothing more than common vegetables. The stall after that, fish, then vegetables again, followed by boar meat, bones, and parts of the boar she couldn’t even remember existing despite having hunted them before.

Then, a glimmer of hope shone through the crowd! A stall with pieces of parchment lining the walls. Globes and sextants, graphs and maps, sea dragons lining the edges and mountains with monsters upon them! Robin rushed over, a eager look on her face. Pulling out her small amount of coin she eagerly slapped it down on the stall counter.

<”I would like a map showing where relics are!”> she exclaimed, almost reaching out to shake the stall-tender, an older man sitting with parchment surrounded him.

“M-Miss! We sell maps! Trails, seacharts, and the like!” he exclaimed, looking up from his charts. “There is no map in the world that shows where relics are!”

“Da. But I need a map of that.” replied Robin, switching to common to ease the conversation. “Do you have a map of relics or not?”

“N-no! But I can see you are a trail-savvy person. Would a map of the mountains with their trails suit you? Or-“
Robin shook her head in disapproval. She knew what she needed. “Do Svidan'ya. Good bye. You cannot help me.” With that, she turned about and sought to leave the market street. Though there were many more stalls, Robin felt certain that they would all be likely selling common goods, things people needed, like trail maps and boar meat.

Turning to the less populated streets, one more idea popped into her head. The library! If Sergei port had one, she might be able to find information there about relics. It would be more reliable than going into taverns and asking about at least. Putting her feet to the cobblestone, she took off in a rapid walk, glancing up and about at various buildings, noting quickly if they were what she was looking for or not. If not, she pushed them from her mind as she hurried on. When at last she found the building marked ‘Library’ in both Neviskonian and Common, she hurried up to the steps and entered inside.

She didn’t note if the library was cold and spacious, warm and cramped, full of people or just a few scholars. As soon as she entered inside, her gaze focused on the head librarian, like a hunter stalking prey. She could even feel her fingers sub-consciously feeling her bow as if to whip it about and try to take the shot. Pulling her hand away from her weapon, she approached the librarian.

<”I would like to read any books you have on relics. Where may I find them?”>

[Snike]

Well, Rodrigo had a blade now, which was an excellent development with regards to the battle. Even if most of the group were wiped out,the Phoenix could still smite the rest of the enemies alone. After leaving the hero to his own devices, the lancer went after the nearby myrmidon, successfully striking him for once. The retaliating blow wasn't too bad, either.

Spoiler -

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2946243/
VANTAGE
3,3,5 = Hit! 7-4 = 3 points of damage!
4/3/6 = Hit! 7-1 = 6 points of damage!

Axel 9/12 HP
Boris 9/15 HP

[Phoenix]

Raquel had been rummaging through supplies in the back of the wagon since she avoided the arrow fired at her. She knew the hostages would need freeing at some point, but it took her until Chelsea returned and ask for a sharp blade that Raquel actually found one. A sword could have done but she was looking for the combat knives. With the box of those in hand, she sat it on top of the staff crate and opened it up, taking out a fresh one and handing it to Chelsea. "I need that back when you're done using it, by the way. Oh and be careful!" she said as she closed the box and put it back where she'd found it.

As she came out of the back of the wagon and landed on the ground, she looked back up inside. "... my memorization skills aren't as good as my father's. That took way too long. If I don't label the crates, I don't know how else I'll be able to be efficient. It's not like it's that big a deal with Chip around. Hmm."

His arm was doing better thanks to having been treated, but he still couldn't use it just yet. There wasn't much else for him to do then. He sighed and hung his head. He would have to get stronger so he could avoid being beaten like that. Using his arm as a shield was also kind of dumb with only a thick layer of cloth protecting him, he realized.

ENEMY PHASE

Caine had to abandon his attempt to get to Raquel for a moment. Gytha was in his way again. "Grrrr! Don't you know when to give up, land pirate?! I'll run you through this time!"

Caine rolls 3,3,2
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2947233/
HIT
-5 hp

Caine 7/12
Gytha 9/15

The attack struck, but the woman wasn't down just yet. No matter, one more strike would put her out of his way and that would be one less nuisance standing between him and the emblem. It was so simple now that he thought about it. Surrounding them was all that was needed. He realized that from the beginning he should have made his way straight for the wagon, gutted the merchant, the monkey, and taken the prize. He was fast enough to evade much of what they threw at him he now realized. He resolved to correct that earlier mistake, and bring them the victory he envisioned.

Meanwhile Boris' attempt to draw Rodrigo into battle was interrupted by an attack from the red soldier. That was unexpected, yes, but somewhat welcome despite the first exchange and the second. "You want to do this again? I hope you're prepared ..." he said before swiftly closing in at top speed.

Boris rolls 4,1,6
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2947237/
HIT
-1 hp

The attack landed as expected, but Boris quickly backed off seeing that the damage wouldn't impeded the soldier much.

Boris 9/15
Axel 8/12

Caine 7/12 (Aggressive)
Archer A 0/12
---
Boris 9/15 (Aggressive)
Shaman A 9/9
---
Cavalier 2A 0/15
Cavalier A 0/12
Cavalier B 0/12
---
Mage A 9/9
Mage B 9/9
Mage C 9/9
---
Shaman B 9/9
Mage D 9/9
Mage E 0/9

OTHER PHASE

With Miss Jenny and Niles free, all that was left was Mister Blue. Rodrigo cut the man's restraints and pointed him toward the wagon. He promptly began running toward it like any frightened hostage just set free and saved from death would. Next he turned his sights toward the battle itself. Now that his hands weren't tied, literally or figuratively; he had to decide what he would do about the remaining enemies.

PLAYER PHASE

Edited by Phoenix, 22 March 2011 - 07:29 PM.

[Zsword]

Shadrak nodded as they agreed to there plan. He quickly climbed onto the back of the dragons saddle as he began raising his barrier. "On second thought, let's focus on the Anima casters first, they're less of a threat..." he said as they took off.

Shadrak Defends John!

[Mercakete]

Mercenary skill active! -2HP, +1 skl, +1str

Autohit!

(6+4)-3 = 7 damage!

Caine 0/12

Gytha 7/15

"I. AM. NOT. A. PIRATE!!!!!" Gytha roared as she raised her sword and brought it crashing down on Caine's shoulder, cutting into his ribcage with the sharp, precice blow. As the man dropped his sword, Gytha grabbed his shirt and pulled him close, glaring with an intense ferocity into his face. "I'm a mariner and ye tried to kill me friends. Ye won't anymore."

+5 pts to Gytha, Amon and Synthia!

[roymbrog]

Then, in one hit, Gytha took down the enemies' crazed leader. "Er.. that went quicker then expected..." Synthia mumbled hoarsely. Gytha could be pretty brutal when she wanted to be, Synthia made a mental note never to call her a pirate, ever. "I'll heal you real quick and go check on Amon. I'll be back quickly, so don't die."


5 * 1.5 = 7.5 rounded down 7HP

Gytha's current HP: 14/15

[Acacia Sgt]

''Alright then. Be sure to not fall.'' John said as Gil rose once more. Spotting one of the mages, Gil went for another dive with John having his lance at the ready.

Target: Mage A
http://invisiblecast...r/view/2947256/
(3,5,1)
Hit: 4+3=7>6
Damage: 5+5-2=8
Remaining HP: 1/9

The hit barely finished off the mage. He was gravely injured, but still alive. The mage gathered what energy he still had to cast a lightning bolt from his tome.

Target: Shadrak
http://invisiblecast...r/view/2947263/
(3,3,3)
Hit:5+3=8>4
Damage: 5-2+3-3*3=9
Remaining HP: 0/9

Gil wouldn't be fast enough to dodge it, John knew, 'Now it's time to test it out.' He had Gil turn so that Shadrak would be in optimal position to take the hit. All looked well, except that...

The mage's bolt, powered by his adrenaline it seems, seemed to have actually made it stronger. Shadrak was all ready to recieve the hit and redirect it Jedi/Firebender style but it seemed he wasn't ready for a power of this magnitude. The electricity coursed through his body, destroying his cloak in the process, and sending him unconcious.

Which, combined with the force of the blow, sent him out of balance and to fall from the wyvern. Fortunetly, the fall wasn't that high so he was fine, even if unconcious.

''...'' John was speechless. Not only did their strategy didn't worked, Shadrak was down, literally, as well. 'Well, so much for that.' He thought, quickly getting down to grab the body and get away from the mage before he could attack again.

[GoD]

Chelsea used the combat knife to free Miss Jenny from the ropes that bound her. "Stay here, you'll be much safer."- the troubador told her and took off to find Nanahm near the wagon, still unconcious.
Thankfully Raquel had taken good enough care of him, so that he wouldn't die. She placed the tip of her staff onto Nanahm's chest, then muttered incantation after incantation, until finally a bright light appeared on the staff. Said light transferred over to Nanahm, which restored some of his wounds and allowed him to regain conciousness.

Nanahm is revived! Hp: 2/18
Chelsea gained 3 points!!

[ReformBlade]

Nanahm regained consciousness again, returning to the world of the living for better or for worse. He never thought he'd almost join Raguni in his fiery embrace so soon, and he hated the feeling. No... it was more a feeling of awe and fear. Gathering his wits about him, Nanahm refrained from charging recklessly into battle a second time especially with how weak he was feeling at the moment. Play it safe. No heroics this time. Fight smarter, not harder. he thought to himself. He owed this troubadour his life twice over, it seems. Time to repay his debts, best he can (preferably crit free)

(Nanahm defends Chelsea this turn)

[Phoenix]

"G-go oo-on ... d-d-dooo it. Yo-u p-people maaake me si-ck." Caine muttered before coughing up enough blood to turn his whole mouth red. "All th-is trouble ... ju-st to de-feat meee. You ain't seen ... n-nothin yet, yo-u bitch. Just you wa-it. You peop-le ... are as g-ood as ... dead, hurgh." he added to his rant, beginning to pant and cough more.

ENEMY PHASE

"Augh! Caine!" Boris shot out before shutting out the event and returning to battle. He already knew it was coming.

Boris attacks Nanahm(I'm not posting fluff for this since plot wise it makes no sense)

Boris rolls 3,3,4
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2947424/
HIT
-5 hp KO!

Boris 9/15
Nanahm 0/18

OTHER PHASE

"Alright, that does it. You've knocked down enough folks, the both of you." Rodrigo commented as he closed in on Boris from the right.

"Are you ready to face me now?" Boris said readying his blade.

"Yep! Now hold still! I don't wanna lop your head off by mistake!"

"What?" He muttered before rushing forward, aiming to gain the upper hand.

"I've seen that move." Rodrigo commented as he twisted out of the way and came slashing down at Boris with his sword.

Boris rolls 1,5,3
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2947431/
MISS

Rodrigo rolls 3,3,4
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2947433/
HIT
-7 hp

Rodrigo 17/27
Boris 2/15

Boris stumbled having been sliced in the back. That wound nearly ruined his ability to continue on. As he turned to face Rodrigo again, he raised his blade up as best he could. The pain was already beginning to slow him.

"You ... had an opening for a finish, yet you only wound me instead? Why didn't you simply finish it?" he said to the man.

"Because this isn't how I do things. You may not be the leader but you're certainly capable of answering my questions, now aren't you?" he replied with a surprisingly friendly smile.

"... I suspected as much." Boris said dropping his stance slightly.

Caine 0/12 (Still aggressive somehow)
Archer A 0/12
---
Boris 2/15 (Aggressive)
Shaman A 9/9
---
Cavalier 2A 0/15
Cavalier A 0/12
Cavalier B 0/12
---
Mage A 1/9
Mage B 9/9
Mage C 9/9
---
Shaman B 9/9
Mage D 9/9
Mage E 0/9

PLAYER PHASE

[Zsword]

Shadrak twitched heavily in his tazed state, shooting off a small spark as he did. "Ve... Veronika... whe-..." he managed to get off before spazzing for a little while. When he took the wound he had just realised his teammate was probably in a similar, if not worse state, she needed attention...

[Acacia Sgt]

After leaving Shadrak somehwere safe, John took his lance and hopped on Gil once more. He flew back to where the still injured mage was, weapon at the ready.

Target: Mage A
http://invisiblecast...r/view/2947494/
Hit: 4+6=10>6
Damage: 5+1-2=4
Remaining HP: 0/9

John's current HP: 15/15

The mage fell, now death. John pulled back once more. 'Got to be more careful now. They've got almost only magic users left, and Shadrak can't help right now...'

(Team +5 points. John's current total: 42.)

[ReformBlade]

Floored again, what the hell was he thinking? I'll tell you what he was thinking: NOTHING. Nothing but pain and anger coursed through him at this point as he lay on the ground, grabbing his wound in hopes of stemming the flow of blood from it. What a STUPID move that was, you dumbass. NO HEROICS you said, and what do you do? You try and play the fucking hero again. I oughtta slap you for that, but you might die from that at this point, and I'm unfortunately a part of you his mind thought to itself.

[Mercakete]

"Look who's talking," Gytha muttered before wrenching her sword from Caine's chest and decapitating him. The sounds behind her alerted Gytha that there were still more enemies endangering her allies. So, choosing a target and leaving Caine's headless corpse to bleed out, the mariner attacked indescriminantly. It would take some time before her mood improved.

Mercenary skill active! -2HP, +1 skl, +1 str!

(5+3)-5 = 3 = hit!

(6+5)-1 = 10 damage!

Gytha 12/15

Shaman B 0/9

The slash cut from the shaman's side to his spine and shoved him out of the way all in the same motion. Gytha need to calm down, but she decided not to until the battle was completely over.

Gytha +5pts!

Amon +5pts!

Synthia +5pts!

[Psych]

Niles ran over to the young mage that seemed to be healing people. "Um, I think your party saved me, but I'm not sure if you'd like my help. I can use this staff if you want...I've seen you healing others. Anyone I should take care of?"

[roymbrog]

Synthia went a little out of her way to heal Axel on her way back, then returned to treating Amon's torn up arm. When one of the former hostages ran over she was surprised enough to look up from her task and glance at him. "Why are you still here? It's dangerous, you know," she said. He didn't look like some battle hardened mercenary, but if he wanted to help out of thanks she had no problem with it. "If you're really sure about staying here and helping, I do have something you can do. You see that woman with the sword over there?" She gestured towards Gytha. "If she gets hurt, heal her." Synthia couldn't be in two places at once, and Gytha wasn't likely to call her unless she was seriously injured. Having someone watch her would help out a lot.

+5 HP to Axel
Axel's HP: 12/12

[Snike]

Rodrigo had Boris under control, so Axel moved on to one of the mages, as Synthia fixed him up. Unfortunately, he missed his target by an inch, then was struck by a bolt of lightning. That stung, but he could still fight. And now, he was in his zone.

Spoiler - Roll

http://invisiblecast...r/view/2948033/
[1,4,3] = Miss!
[5,6,1] = Hit! 11-1 = 10 points of damage!

Axel 2/12 HP

[GoD]

Chelsea saw Nanahm fall yet again to Boris's attack, thankfully Rodrigo distracted him long enough for Chelsea to pick up Boris's unconcious body and drag him back to the wagon.
Once done with that task, she set her eyes on someone in need of healing. Her eyes traveled across the battlefield and located Gytha. From a distance she healed her.

Gytha 15/15
Chelsea gained 2 points.