Bittersweet Candy Bowl

Dave readies his axe as he prepares to pounce upon group A whilst being weary of guarding Delilah

Alright guys this is it!

Amaja having released Susanna’s hand when they arrived inside the pristine room, she listened to the banter between the Blue Jay and Lily. She looked at the mass of people coming towards them, a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach as she looked on at the approaching warriors.

She took a quick glance towards Susanna as she’d summoned up a barrier to protect them from projectiles. Smiling briefly she shot her stare back towards to ascending groups and took a deep breath before bounding in front of the fighters who’ve yet to take action. Swinging her arm from her back towards Group C she thrust her hand to the air, the marble beneath them cracking and shattering as vines burst from the ground in an attempt to subdue them from making any further progress towards them.

Paulson took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a couple seconds, gaining concentration. Suddenly he opened his eyes and began firing arrows into the group 1 mages. He aimed for their shoulders, causing damage but not looking for a kill. He then swiftly turned around and starting aiming at the group 4 mages.

Taking a moment to move to a different location, he changed his aim back to the group 1 soldier, hitting several and making them fall to their knees. Some of his shots will kill, there is no way that he can insure life, he can only assure a hit.

Advances to attack the knights since they are a dangerous foes he have to kill them.

Fine. Can’t kill people I guess.

sneaking sneaking sneaking

Susanna tries to mentally picture the whole scene before her from above. Then snaps out of it and hurls a small ball of force through her shield and into the already stumbling group C.

[Pausing while I type up the results. Thanks for the Map Sue *Thumbs up*]

(Holy shit I’m late! Where exactly are we all situated and what the hell is that diagram?

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I think I’m too late.

Nice music again, btw.)

(IRC for notes, Icaras)

@Albert, Dave and Paulson.
Our heroes get moving sword Dave’s mighty axe swinging strong knocking the soldiers back countless spears loosing their tips. Albert’s rapier work coming next, dancing across the enemy blades as they try to advance, only to find themselves suddenly bombarded by Paulson’s Arrows.

@ Paulson Only
His first few arrows naturally fly towards a certain mage. OF course diving his focus between the warriors and the caster has his price… the wizard quickly shifts out of the way of the incoming projectile, but in doing so stops his casting at least…. Even if he is left uninjured.

@McCardell
As the battle Rages the Assassin makes his way past the crowd. Using the Columns that fill the room as cover, Theresa doing much the on the opposite side. In the sudden burst of chaos around them the two rogues slowly advance……but it seems Theresa won’t have things so easy….

@ Theresa (Who is presently Auto)
A mage in a plain blue robe (#3) slowly looks Theresa Way, spotting the rogue at the last moment. He raises his hand and mutters a single word “Stop” the Rogue suddenly frozen in place like a statue.. Unable to move an inch.

@Amaja
Her spells go off. The marble floors tearing apart the marble floor beneath the soldiers. Group C struggles in vain as the Vines trap them in place, leaving them unharmed, but unable to advance.

@Jasmine, Delilah, and Susanna
Both Jasmine and Susanna start to prepare their spells of protection, but just as the magic is about the escape their hands the dances Delilah’s feet stomp against the earth. Their spells suddenly falling apart in their hands.

Glares are naturally sent Delilahs way until they realize what ELSE the dances spell ruined. One of the Mages (#2) in the middle of a healing spell for the beaten soldiers suddenly finds her spell fizzling into nothing, while one beside her who was gathering flames upon his hands with manic glee finds them vanished as well.

@Lord Makar
The Mighty Knight Makar stands his ground. The warrior Konar standing beside him in an instant giving him a nod as both ready their swords. In unison both raise there swords, swaying both forward in powerful consuming arch the consumes the line of soldiers (Group D) before them. The two still sustain minor cuts though as they are forced to start deflecting incoming blows.

@Jasmine and Paulson.

Despite the groups efforts some of the soldiers still manage to break through the front line (Group B). In the chaos their spears and swords fine their way towards the white mage. She tries her best to avoid their blades… but soon finds her blood staining the floor beside her…..

Paulson hearing his lovers screams is quick to jump to her defence… but the archer is well just that: an archer. His long knife a weak defence among the incoming blades and spears, and one of the soldiers with a yell manages to dive a spear into his chest leaving his eyes wide as he coughs up blood.

End Result:

Group A of soldiers have gotten their asses handed to them, but are still present.

Group C, and D are held back but still strong.

Group B of warriors has broken past the Main line.

All mages are Alive, but their spells are wasted for the previous round. The players now know the following: Mage 1 is a fire mage. Mage 2 is some sort of healer. Mage 3 Seems to be some sort of ‘Time’ caster. /while Mage’s 4 roll is still unknown.

The Black nosed Assassin is still hidden now having a clear shot to take out one of those pesky wizards.

Jasmine, Lord Makar, and Konar all have minor wounds, but nothing they can’t recover from. Paulson while not DEAD, is seriously wounded!

Theresa is frozen in place by a ‘Stop’ Spell.

The Drunken Hannibal is presently giving Group B soldiers death glares, his blades of Ice and Fire drawn, and he is prepared to teach those bastards a lesson. Though he might need some help…

Delilahs dance has a gap for casting spells now. A few spells should get through, or all of them if she decides to stop dancing.

The battle continues UNPAUSE! TAKE YOUR ACTIONS!

Amaja shot a glance to see the 2nd group of warriors advance on Paulson and Jasmine, a sudden fury flowing through her as their friends are being attacked. Clenching her fist as she draws her opposite hand back down from the air she thrusts her sleeved fist in the direction of the group B soldiers, more cracks exploding from the marble as pillars of earth fire in their direction to strike them hard enough to knock them against the adjacent wall.

Icarus, being a little slow on the uptake, misses the first turn.

The paladin suddenly begins to glow, and his sword’s wings of light appear. With a cry composed of all his hurt and pain, and the hurt of his friends, he charges at the soldiers of Group B who managed to break through.

Note that his shield is NOT out; he is two-handing his sword.

(“FOR THE FALLEN!!!” XD)

The knight notices some guards (Group B) advancing and makes a sign to Konar and Dave, ordering his two comrades to stop them. Holding his shiny blade tightly, he advanced, ready to counter their attacks like he did previously. (He’s still fighting group D)

Paulson fears for Jasmina’s life and jumps in without hesitation to save her. Being quickly over powered and stabbed in the chest brings shocked the archer. He slumps the floor in a daze, up until this point he had assumed he was invincible, but that thought is shattered in a moment. Anger creeps into him when his eyes fall upon Theresa frozen in place. Then rage roars in him when he sees the wounded Jasmina. Quickly grabbing one of his arrows, he shoves the weapon into the under side of the jaw of the soldier still towering over him. The arrow easily goes into the guard’s skull as the archer’s wounds open wider.

Ignoring the pain, he loads an arrow into his bow and aims it at the mage holding Theresa frozen. He locks his sight on the mage and fires his arrow.

Shaking off the distraction of losing two spells to the ether, Susanna sends another force pulse tumbling across at the (still stuck?) group C. Having had time to rethink her actions, this is aimed at chest height, not their feet; provided they don’t notice it, this should wind or even knock out the leaders.

Dave continues to assault A line soldiers. Upon hearing Paulson’s scream he sees an injured friend. He also responds to Makar

Someone get Paulson to the tunnel!

I have to hold off this group, so no can do!

During his fight with the gaurds he notices the recently interupted second mage, and pulls out two knives
Using healers as well?
Tsk tsk you just don’t feel like playing fair at all do you?
While still being pre-occupied with the gaurds he wait for the perfect oppening oppertunity to throw his knifes at the mage and does so, then continues his fight against group A

Aiming at one of the mages he notices the adviser opening himself wide open for a shot. The assassin begins to shift his aim but quickly realizes the mage is beginning to summon something terrible upon the party. Struggling in fury he realigns for the shot on the mage and fires the bolt, dodging after he fires and laying low in the shadows

Runs to Makar’s direction to attack the knight’s from group B to advance more.

Paulson growls in irritation at anyone who attempts to get near him.

Don’t touch me! I can still fight! He barks at anyone who tries to move him. Blood lose is starting to make his vision blurry as he blinks in surprise and fatigue.

Sighing at having to do micromanagement, Susanna waves an arm. A gentle but powerful cushion of air urges the severely wounded archer towards the rear lines and the tunnel.

She slumps against the wall slightly as she is injured but quickly stands up,healing her side steadily.She looks over to paulson and sees him still fighting the guards,Jasmina decides to cast the spell on paulson that she was previously going to cast on everyone else & heals him.She looks down to see she is still slightly injured ,bleeding lightly.

Damn they’re still getting through and i dont have enough time to cast the spell on everyone or even heal myself completly at the moment.

She raises her hands up and creates a shield between the mages and their group stopping only some spells.

Delilah continues her dance as spells crackle around her, one of the wisps cutting through the forming fireball and cutting it into a thousand misshapen, distorted pieces, sparks skittering across the floor even as the protective shield that Jasmina was trying to form around the party shatters. The dancer shakes her head - if those spells get through, the party is doomed, but it seems that her own allies were not aware of the power of the wisps. She would warn them, but she doesn’t want to give the enemy mages the means of avoiding wasting their own magics.

She continues her dance, sticking close to Dave and Albert’s backs as the pair of determined friends continue to hack their way into the warriors, hoping their presence nearby will keep her safe, and her them. If they can just get near enough to the king…

“Can’t you direct that damn dance?” Susanna yells, her refined nature slipping as another pair of spells fizzle out.

[Pausing for results~]

Paulson gasps as he is healed. Looking down and rubbing his hand over the previous bloody hole in his chest, he smiles as it seems he is healed….

Until he coughed and drops of blood stick to his muzzle. He quickly wipes his mouth and looks to Jasmina, making sure she did not see him cough up blood. No need to worry her and have her wasting her magic on him.

Thanks hon! He calls to her with a smirk. He turns his attention back to the fight and prepares to attack.

(Oh damn sorry)

@Sir Icarus, Konar, Hannibal.

Spotting group B getting past the front lines the group is quick to rush to their companions aid. Swords are drawn. Spells are cast, and the soldiers quickly start being fought back and dropped to the ground one by one.

@Makar
The Paladin stands his ground. facing off many foes alone now he contunes to counter attack after attack, but slowly they start to over wealm him, a slash sending a piece of his plate mail flying to the ground and a wound with it… but the champion of light still stands… but a few enimes still manage to wiggle past him….he will NOT be able to keep this up forever.

@ Paulson
gravely injured as he is Paulson’s vision is a blurr.. Grinding his teeth.. he knocks his arrow… and lets it fly….

And it connects! Slamming deep into the Mages shoulder and disrupting his spell completely.. but the arrow is little more then a flesh wound.

@Mccardell
The Fire mage cackles with glee is his fires grow and gow. Ready to unleash hell on the party. Nothing will stop him from turning countless of our heroes to dust…. His grin is wide and wicked and…

Quickly shifts to a dopeish expression as a bolt slams into his forhead and he stumbles to the ground. The silent assassin loading another bolt without a word.


@Jasmine
Healing spell slowly flows over Paulson, removing some of the arches wounds as he takes a breath once more… Thank heavens for small favors. It seems her counters spell is moot though…. as…

@Keith (Yeah he’s still around)
The Psionic mage slowly gathers up his OWN powerfull fires though…bringing it to pair against one of the assaulting forces (Group C) holding them back… but only delivering minor burns in the end.

@Delilah, Susan, and Amaja
Delilahs dance continues and ruines the spells of the remaining enemy mages thank heavens.

Unluckly its also Susan and Amajas spells fizzal once again. On the plus side Susan does manage to toss out the ‘push’ spell before it all goes down, Keeping Paulson protected for now…

@Albert and Dave
The Two warriors continue their assault on the already gravously weakened group of soldiers managing to cut their numbers down to only a few and cut through the line! Though Albert sustains some minor wounds, his fatigue showing from the ghosts curse.


@Some soldier still manage to break the line however, though not as many as before. this time they advance at the meddling Geomancer. She tries her best to dodge and weave but a Dao finds it way implanted deep in her shoulder despite. Susan’s attention turning to her friend in an instant, but is pushed aside by the wall of blades.

Thankfully though the blade doesn’t cut as deep as it should have… a charm unknown to even the tabby herself giving a light glow (Mod Damage rather then Crit. Fun fun)


End Resutls.

Group A of soldiers is nearly wiped out and warriors may now pass through them.

Group C/D of soldiers are held back but only BARELY a few managing to get through.

Group B has been forced back greatly and has suffered heavy losses.

Mage 1 has kicked the bucket while Mage 3 is moderately injured.

Amaja, Makar and Albert are all moderately wounded.

Konar, David, Paulson and Susan have some minor wounds.

The Remaining mages are now aware of our Assassins presence. as is the Adviser.

END PAUSE! POST YOUR ACTIONS!

Upon seeing an opening Dave rushes through group A to attack Mage 2 from the side

I’ve never been too fond of these assholish magic types anyways

Paulson takes a deep breath as he continues to focus his attention on the mages. He quickly loads his bow and takes aim at the 2nd mage…when the adviser catches his eye. He know that if he makes this shot then their suffering will be over.

He takes a deep breath as he aims towards the mage with his bow, but watches the adviser closely. He says a small pray as he swings his bow around, takes a moment to correct his aim, and fires an arrow straight at the adviser, hoping to catch him off guard.

Please work…

Haven taken out the primary threat, Icarus now has to choose between taking advantage of the opening or protecting those that ore wounded. In the end he decides to move throough the gap, sending a few sword beams at the nearest mage (#2, or if 2 is taken out they will target 3), and attempting to equip his shield.

Frozen in place, unable to move or even speak, Theresa is left standing in the middle of the battlefield, her mind a whirlwind of curses.
FUCKSHITFUCKSHITFUCKFUCKSHITFUCK! Thought I would at least be able to speak! Then I could have just activated that charm I got and stabbed the fucker in the eye! Fucking cocksucker royal mage!

Sees Paulson run through with a spear after trying to protect Jasmina
NO! You fucking bastard! If I could move, I’d rip your fucking heart out! …Paulson… I never…

(Sorry, I know it’s paused, but I just wanted to let you guys know I’M HERE, BITCHES! DX)

Seeing that the group he was fighting slowly diminish he takes a short time to catch his breath, crounching down a little as his wound, the ghosts curse, and Liselottes past attacks start to take their tole on the man
I’m getting to weak for this shit.
Trying his best to catch his breath he grabs his blade again and notices some of the gaurds had broken through and heads for them, attempting to defend the geomancer

He placed his hand on his wound while noticing the guards who could manage to pass through him. Makar left the guards he were fighting (Group D) and rushed to wipe out the other ones before they could reach his comrades.

Noting that his bolt struck true he returned his efforts to moving towards the adviser, although with much more caution after possibly blowing his cover. The other mages were a concern, but their magic was being negated most of the time and there were much more pressing issues

She notices the wounded group members and focuses on healing them,She notices paulson taking aim for the advisor as she casts a healing spell on Amaja,Makar and Albert.

This better work. She said under her breath as she looked over to Delilah angrily.

Freed from the binding spell, Theresa immediately runs over to Paulson.
“PAULSON! Are you alright? Can you…” Sees that his wounds are mostly healed, thanks to Jasmina. She looks over to her. “Thank you. I…don’t know what to say…”
She turns her head towards C group. “Except THOSE FUCKERS ARE DEAD!”

She sprints towards C group, her daggers opening throats and piercing chests.

Giving up on airborne magic due to the dancer’s effect, and unable to help Amaja, Susanna switches to physical magic. Backing quickly to the tunnel entrance, she begins drawing a casting ring for a strong dark energy pulse. This will take quite a while to draw and charge, but its attack be transmitted through the ether, and avoid the dancer.

Done he runs to hold back Group D in Makar’s place.

Amaja cries out as the blade sticks through her shoulder, wincing from the surge of pain through her body. Tears welling up in her eyes as she feels the blade churn back and forth as she falls back onto the shrine. Fear and uncertainty cloud her mind as she stares up at her attacker. Out of the bottom of her vision she sees the group advancing towards Susanna, wincing and clutches her eyes shut as her fear is replaced with anger.

Curling her body into a ball as she lets out a scream, the marble around her crumbling and trembling violently, the ground erupting through the marble with spikes blasting towards the soldier above her to pierce him from all sides.

The dancer, seeing that her allies are in desperate straits and that David has broken through to confront the enemy magic users ceases her dance. As Albert tries to work his way over to protect Amaja, the dancer puts her hands on his back and begins to do a fast tap dance on the floor; her footfalls come faster and faster, and Albert can feel his whole body being sped up. As the pair approach the geomancer, Delilah’s footfalls are nothing but a blur, the tapping turning into almost a hum. However, this has its toll; Albert’s wounds are bleeding faster as well as a result of the enhancement. Delilah is too scared to stop now that she’s started though, and just hopes that someone can help him if he collapses, knowing that the geomancer is their best bet out of this mess.

Albert! If it hurts too much, stop me!

(That’s what he said =P)

[[Bear with me here, I’m late and only got a short and sweet update from Bri, so inconsistencies are to be maybe expected.]]

Hannibal turns to see Amaja get sliced, and subsequently summon spikes around her.

Alright, you bastards, I’ll show you how they train us back in Caignwell!

Hannibal launches into Group C, his blades swinging madly, his body a blur as he tears into his enemies.

[[Crappy line, but it’s one that would fit if you knew the character well enough.]]

Looks over at Hannibal joining in the fight.
“So! Another reject joins the fight, eh? Let’s say we turn our rage at these asswipes together, shall we?”

[Pause time. Coming soon]

@David.
The might barbarian lets out a roar and charges his axe high his face full of rage. As the mage sees him coming her spell is prepared, her magics twist and bend preparing to send the warrior flying.

Then suddenly. She panics, cowering with her hands over her head as she realizes what’s coming almost crying at the thought of it. David glances awkwardly left and right… before tapping the mage atop the head with the blunt of his blade. She falls down eyes rolling back out cold. (What they’re not ALL evil Psychopaths)

@Hannibal, Sir Albert, Amaja
Right then! Fuck those assholes going after the Geomancer. Amaja in her pain forces all those around her back. Sir Albert prepares himself for battle sword swinging, but his fatigue is clearly showing. And of course then comes our drunken fool Hannibal, his power blasting the fools back!

@Makar/Konar.
As before Makar and Konar keep the main line held. Fighting whomever dares challenge them… and sustaining their own wounds on the way alll be they minor.

@Susanna
Sue Stands back preparing her spell… no longer within any field where she can be countered, and safe from the soldiers.

@Sir Icarus
Our brave soldier charges forward! The Mage (3) tries his best to cast his spell quickly but the arrow in his shoulder only slows him down…… to much. As the blade is brought down upon him and his chest becomes a red line, the time mage falling back.

@Jasmine
The healer slowly starts to bring up her holy magics, bit by bit the holy magic start to surround the four….. Until sudden much to her shock they start to fade. The Dancer stopped her counter spell who could be….

Her eyes fall on the fourth mage his hands weaving a complex counter spell as he waves one finger at the white mage “Oh no you don’t….”

Some of the healing magics still escape though.. and Makar finds his wounds starting to seal.

@Delilah/Albert
Delilah slowly starts to dance, her dance slowly getting stronger and stronger. Albert finding his speed suddenly growing as does his strength! It time to finish this it’s time to…..

Suddenly and painfully a spearhead is buried deep into her leg. As Albert focuses his protection on Amaja, and most of the warriors focus on keeping the Right side of the enemy force at bay… the remaining on the left break through. Delilah screams, Falling to her knees. Her pain obvious.

As he suddenly slows down Albert turns his head to look towards his beloved……a foolish mistake as just as he does so a sword blade slams deep his neck. His face goes blank… he stumbles…..his sword tumbles from his grip as he falls to his knees blood escaping his lips…..


No battle is without its casualties. I’m sorry


@McCardell/Paulson.
Right then Time to make that asshole PAY. McCardells bolt goes forward, but the Adviser has spotted the assassin.. and prepares himself… dashing out of the way of the bolt at just the right moment he scoffs “… Daft fool… I’ll make sure you die….”

But as he’s distracted by the assassin Paulsons own shot lands true… slamming into the Advisers chest as he stares down at it dumb founded. He was… injured…..? What…?

He Stumbles.. falling back lightly… not dead… but clearly feeling it.

@Theresa
Having only just recovered from the ‘Stop’ Spell Theresa spends a moment regaining her barings. She rushes stabbing some of the soldiers in the back….but her focus still on the right…

End Results
Lord Makar was healed to ‘Light wounds’ by Jasmine. Amaja is still moderately wounded. While others with ‘minor’ wounds keep them. Delilah has suffered a Moderated wound…while Albert has died.

All the mages save Number 4 (Who specializes in counters FYI) have been defeated.

Group B-C-D of warriors still remain but their numbers have been greatly reduced…

The Adviser has been moderately wounded. Things aren’t looking well for him…..

[Post your final actions and lets finish this….]

Susanna, realising that her physical abilities will not suffice to help the group, finishes drawing her pentagram. Now it just needs magical charging. Right. She spares a sorrowful glance to Delilah, but concentrates back on the job in hand.

There’ll be time to grieve later…

As the adviser falls his line of sight is lost, left with no choice he moves forward unseen abit more before dashing forth, two knives drawn, ready to end his life and this battle

Dave is now covered in gore and is in a blood rage. He screams at the top of his lungs

Im gonna fuckin’ kill you you piece of shit!

He charges towards the advisor

She growls as she realises the mage countered her spell and waves a finger at her,just as she is about to cast another she see’s albert get slain and she stops for a moment as she watches his body hit the floor.

At least it wasn’t deli…oh damn she’s hurt too.

Realising this is no time to angst over his death she casts a strong healing spell on delilah despite her destroying most of her spells earlier.She also attempts to heal the other injured group members while trying to counter the counter mages’ counter spell.

Delilah goes down, gasping in pain as the spear lances into the meat of her leg, ending her dance. Shuddering, she watches as Albert turns to protect her, turning his back on those attacking the geomancer. As if in slow motion, a sword emerges from behind, hacking directly at the side of the knight’s neck. Delilah has no words as she watches him slump first to his knees, then down on his face next to her. She reaches out with a trembling hand, her fingers meeting the blood on his lips, his eyes already glazed over in death.

As the seemingly victorious warrior tugs his spear from the dancer’s leg, the dancer begins to scoot back along the ground, whimpering and shaking. As he closes in for the kill, the dancer lashes out suddenly, violently, throwing Albert’s blade, Sunday’s blade, directly at his throat as she has seen Albert himself do so many times before. Blood oozing from her leg, she continues to retreat towards her allies, tears raining from her eyes.