Noble Magics Skirmish [Test Part 2]

Kept you waiting, huh

"Or there could be an instant death sentence for all of us. We need to send someone to scout first. Normally I'd volunteer, but since I'm not responsible for just my soul at the moment, I'll abstain".

>Move E2 N1

"And somehow I doubt that this thing knows a concept of restraint. Hey, you don't, am I right?"
Herskil [Lagomorph Lord]
Str: [2] Dex: [5] Act: [2] Mov: [5] HP: [4]
-Katana [Dm:StrxDex, Melee]
=Bypass Slice
=Rabbit punch

Only the sound of white noise can be heard as the amalgamation before the trio rises up from the floor. Only a vacant stare and cruel smile gazes down upon the contracted before the area is filled with crimson static.

[Madness Phase]

"Looks like we won't be needing to scout ahead anymore", said Herskil, gripping the sword tighter.

"Light be with us..."

BORISU NO BAKAAA

As vision returns, so does the visage of a room filled with jagged points. Lords and ladies corrupted stand idle and unresponsive aside from whispering in echo the words of a being deeper within the noise. The party can physically feel the gaze of the corrupted souls upon their being.

[Action Phase]

"Hahp, I think he likes you."

>Rabbit punch S x4
Herskil [Lagomorph Lord]
Str: [2] Dex: [5] Act: [2] Mov: [5] HP: [4]
-Katana [Dm:StrxDex, Melee]
=Bypass Slice
=Rabbit punch

"Now this is more like it... Pup! Prepare for a defense! Rabbit, take the one next to you. I'll lend you a hand after the one ahead of me is torn asunder!"

>Actions: Attack N (cleave SW if applicable)
>Actions: Attack N (cleave SW if applicable)

Boris[Ursine Lord]
Str: [5] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [3] HP: [6]
-Greataxe, DMG: 4+str=9, execute
=Full Force Slam: Convert all dmg with weapon to force
=Juggernaut Cleave: A weapon attack that cuts through.

"See if you can take me, then."

>Move N1, E1, Guard

The corruption doesn't falter so easily this time. The source must be nearby.

[Madness Phase]

Marks on the floor move to be underneath those who have performed an act of malice nearby. Tread carefully.

[Action Phase]

"There has to be the source of this. That's what we need to focus on!"

>Rabbit Punch x2 S
>Move E1S1E2

Herskil [Lagomorph Lord]
Str: [2] Dex: [5] Act: [2] Mov: [5] HP: [4]
-Katana [Dm:StrxDex, Melee]
=Bypass Slice
=Rabbit punch

"Tch, stubborn beasts. Fine then, a different game. Pup, keep the guard up.I'm going to give us some space..."

>move 1w, 1n
>Attack e, Full-Force Slam (knock him across the room!) 9dmg+2mv=11slam

Boris[Ursine Lord]
Str: [5] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [3] HP: [6]
-Greataxe, DMG: 4+str=9, execute
=Full Force Slam: Convert all dmg with weapon to force
=Juggernaut Cleave: A weapon attack that cuts through.

"Right. Careful, all."

>Loyal Guard

Hahp-Hahp [Canine Lady]
Str: [4] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [5] HP: [5]
-Mace 1+Str dmg, sunder
-Spite Shield: Str-2 dmg, Strx2 def, brace
=Loyal Guard: Full turn. Defend within Mov, Act times.
=Rallying Call: Full turn. Heal Act HP within Mov.

Herskil suffers what they wrought upon others.

[Madness Phase]

A saved soul opens into a new portal of light.

New players can now join and will appear near the new spawn.

[Action Phase]

"Lord Herskil!"

>Move S1, aid L1

Unsure of wether or not the being is upset over getting one of its minions knocked across the room, or losing another one, boris opts to test. Never say he isn't a scientific man.
"Sorry, can't hear you all the way back there. You ask for another friend?"

>Move 1s, 2e
>Full force slam east (12 force)

Boris[Ursine Lord]
Str: [5] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [3] HP: [6]
-Greataxe, DMG: 4+str=9, execute
=Full Force Slam: Convert all dmg with weapon to force
=Juggernaut Cleave: A weapon attack that cuts through.

What do
-Quick
-Brace
-Execute
-Sunder
-Magazine

Do?

Quick: Attack twice with an action
Execute: insta kill a helpless enemy
Sunder: Break their stuff
magazine: You gotta reload.
Brace: no idea there.

"Guagh.." Ears Buzz

>Recover HP
>Recover HP

Also, Crush is a knockdown that breaks armor.

"What terrible bruises. And raised so quickly... but perhaps your sacrifice freed that soul where main force did not?"

Hahp looked thoughtfully at the glowing marks.

>Square coloring to show ground-based things to take note has been patched in.

[Madness Phase]

Boris's soul will be left exposed if not saved by next turn.

[Action Phase]

"You wouldn't be so mad if we couldn't actually do something about you!"

>Reanimate NW
>Move N1E1N1

"...Bagh! Alright, who's next?!"
Boris seems... somewhat unpurturbed about nis near-death experience. The sign of somebody that's used to that sort of thing by now...?
Still, he's not so foolish to rush off in his current state... is he?

>move e1
>Rest

Boris[Ursine Lord]
Str: [5] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [3] HP: [6]
-Greataxe, DMG: 4+str=9, execute
=Full Force Slam: Convert all dmg with weapon to force
=Juggernaut Cleave: A weapon attack that cuts through.

"Boris! Nothing for it now. FORWARD!

>Rallying Call

Hahp-Hahp [Canine Lady]
Str: [4] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [5] HP: [5]
-Mace 1+Str dmg, sunder
-Spite Shield: Str-2 dmg, Strx2 def, brace
=Loyal Guard: Full turn. Defend within Mov, Act times.
=Rallying Call: Full turn. Heal Act HP within Mov.

>Appear

Skye [Avian Lady]
Str: [1] Dex: [4] Act: [3] Mov: [3] HP: [3]
-Bow: 2+4=6Dmg, 4+1=5Range
=Invigorating Shot
=Precision

"Clenharris all over again, isn't it?"

"Bah. Everybody has died once or twice in their lives. What matters is you keep moving afterwards!"
A... grim outlook on life from the ursine lord.

"You're just in time, Lady, but for all that's good, don't shoot anything!"

Knight Morat is here to fight these hellish creatures. May I join your crusade?

Morat
=Avian=
Str[1] Dex[4] Act[3] Mov[3] HP[3]
-Rifle Dmg:[7] Rng:[6] Mag:[3]

=Invigorating Shot=
=Precision=

"Are you sure? Nothing at all, ever?"

"There are hexes spread across the ground. stand on one and hit something and you'll get hurt. Hurt anything at all and they'll move under you. Keep off them when attacking and stay far away when they glow if you don't want yer wings clipped!"

Two angels find their way into the void.

[Madness Phase]

"Heal one of the corrupted if you think you'll assuage them, but I doubt the hexes will be dispelled by anything but the death of their master.

[Action Phase]

"What in the... Where are you? You talk big, but seem to be afraid to show your nose!"
Herskil look around, an idea forming in his head.
"Boris, if you're going to take one, take the one to the south."
Ok, here goes.

>Bypass slice E

Herskil [Lagomorph Lord]
Str: [2] Dex: [5] Act: [2] Mov: [5] HP: [4]
-Katana [Dm:StrxDex, Melee]
=Bypass Slice
=Rabbit punch

"Now they've lost their glow. A three-strike policy?"

"You say this as if I'm somehow limited! Pup! Birds! Push through, purify, and find the one behind this!"

>move 2e
>Attack N, Cleave S

Boris[Ursine Lord]
Str: [5] Dex: [2] Act: [2] Mov: [3] HP: [6]
-Greataxe, DMG: 4+str=9, execute
=Full Force Slam: Convert all dmg with weapon to force
=Juggernaut Cleave: A weapon attack that cuts through.

"Or it just doesn't have enough in it to keep it up!"

> Shoot 4E
> Overwatch Invigorating Shot at first ally in range that gets hurt
> Overwatch move 3N if hexes or corrupted approach.

> forget name update and stats

Skye [Avian Lady]
Str: [1] Dex: [4] Act: [3] Mov: [3] HP: [3]
-Bow: 2+4=6Dmg, 4+1=5Range
=Invigorating Shot
=Precision

"Right with you, Boris."

>2E 1N Attack SE 5 dmg Sunder

"Hopefully this will do"
>Move 3E
>Shoot 2E1N
>Shoot 2E1N

Morat
=Avian Lord=
Str[1] Dex[4] Act[3] Mov[3] HP[3]
-Rifle Dmg:[7] Rng:[6] Mag:[3]

=Invigorating Shot=
=Precision=

>Also, Boris is actually at 4 HP, though that may not be very relevant considering what we're dealing with.

The room has been fully revealed, and the source is no longer hidden beneath the noise.

[Madness Phase]

"Oh theeeeere you are."

A fervent gaze beams down upon the party, the echoing voice now coming from one body. This mass of madness begins to drool as their tongue hangs loose upon their lip. Heat can be felt from their eyes, and also from the floor.

[Action Phase]

>HOWEVER In roughly eight hours...
[To be continued...]

>[To be continued..]
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