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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #80 on: February 28, 2014, 09:37:40 AM »
Since the archers seem like bad shots, and those big dogs look more dangerous, Skulda decides to go after one along with an archer. The orange-lensed glasses she wears glow briefly and what looks like a comet streaks out of them, striking the ground between the dog and archer.
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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #81 on: March 14, 2014, 09:09:37 PM »
Three's force missiles strike their targets, though the middle one seems completely unfazed.  The other two jolted with the concussion of the hits, however.

Skulda's fireball erupts with a low hwump, singeing the flesh of both the troll and the large wolf to varying degrees, and setting fire to the dry and dying foliage of the fallen tree.  With a yelp of pain the large wolf ends its complacent stance; it and its companion from across the road leap to their feet and move to engage you, growling and howling as they begin to move.


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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #82 on: March 14, 2014, 09:22:21 PM »
Einar rushes towards the nearest troll, drawing his sword and slicing at it as soon as he is within range.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #83 on: March 14, 2014, 11:59:53 PM »
Einar's blade bites into the troll's left flank.  His eyes widen as a shriek of pain exits his tusked mouth, and he drops his bow from his now-useless left hand.  His sallow complexion pales to a lighter shade of yellow as dark blood flows down his injured arm, dipping off his elbow as he gingerly cradles the forearm with his right hand.

Bjartr wrestles with his horse's reins, bringing his mount under control, despite Skulda's uncontrolled horse trying to run through his own, then taps a rune carved upon his spear haft, and loudly prays a benediction over Thorgrim.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #84 on: March 15, 2014, 01:12:53 PM »
Seeing the threat upon them, Agni decides to dismount the normal way to avoid falling.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #85 on: March 18, 2014, 12:49:03 AM »
The tanarukk on the west edge of the entanglement pulls himself free of the grasping vines and takes cover behind the root bulb that was pulled up when the now-burning tree fell.  The one near the middle of the fallen tree's trunk seems to have miraculously evaded the grasping plants, and carefully picks his way toward the west edge, though his short legs prevent him from fully exiting their grasp.  The northern-most troll standing in the midst of the growing inferno laughs and dances his hands through the flames, though he drops his bow as the bowstring catches fire and snaps.

The tanarukk grievously wounded by Einar tries to morph its whimper of pain into a ferocious growl as he draws his battleaxe and swings at the blond barbarian, adding force as best he can with the aid of his injured left arm.  His cry of effort seems to have aided him, as he strikes the human across the chest.  Meanwhile the two southern trolls loose arrows from their bows before moving toward the road, aiming at Agni and Bjartr; the first arrow glances off an unseen force, while the second misses entirely.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #86 on: March 18, 2014, 03:53:31 PM »
Thorgrim, seeing that the archers to the North will be hard to reach and seeing Einar make his way to the archers to the South, notices the wolf ahead of him in the road. He carefully dismounts from the horse and moves forward towards the wolf while drawing his fang. The creatures whose way of fighting he and his lodge-mates had emulated...he would prove this day who the Alpha Wolf in these parts truly was.

He drew upon his adrenaline and stood his ground against the wolf, a fierce expression on his face. "Grrrrr...." was all he said as his eyes met the wolf from beneath the bear head that he wore over his head, its metal fangs shimmering in the sunlight while his own fang stood ready to pierce the creature's neck if it dared to approach....

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #87 on: March 19, 2014, 12:29:07 AM »
Waves her hands slightly, speaking in whispers. Suddenly an ominous rumble vibrates from Three's body.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #88 on: March 19, 2014, 08:24:30 AM »
Anticipating the wolves to close with Thorgrim, Skulda tries to time her next spell to hit them but not her ally.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #89 on: March 19, 2014, 08:51:41 PM »
The wounded tanarukk in front of Einar does not seem ensorcelled by the new woman traveling with your group, nor does the middle one to the south, but the one toward the back of your party quivers slightly, holding out a hand as if trying to prevent his nearest companion from continuing his approach toward Three.

The wolves rush forward to meet Thorgrim, the one down the road charging straight for the warrior.  Thorgrim's ready stance meets the wolf, first burying his fang into the large canine's chest, then ripping the blade to the right, toward the next foe, cutting a deep gash across the first one's neck.  It falls to the dirt road with a thud, bright red blood staining the white fur of its neck.  Seeing its companion dispatched so quickly, the second wolf stops short, its growl and glare daring the warrior to come closer.  At that moment Skulda's fireball erupts near the dirt path branching to the south, catching both wolves in its flames.  The conscious one howls as the the smell of burned fur reaches Thorgrim's nose.

A second explosion in front of the skittish horses sends many of them into a panic.  Skulda just barely misses a hoof to the head as her horse turns and bolts back toward the west.  The other uncontrolled horses rear up and look as if they are about to bolt as well.  Meanwhile the raging flame in the fallen tree's foliage spreads, and a large from emerges from the farmhouse to the south, and begins making its way to the battle.


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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #90 on: March 19, 2014, 11:47:49 PM »
Einar sees the large form through the undergrowth and perks up.  It looks to be a troll, and large trolls always make for the most enjoyable fights.  He then turns his attention back to the foe at hand, taking advantage of an opening left in its swing.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #91 on: March 20, 2014, 11:55:14 AM »
Einar's large blade sweeps past the tanarukk's axe, cleaving the demonic troll's head from its shoulders.  Einar moves toward the large troll, who bares his teeth in a grimacing snarl at your approach.

Einar's horse finishes its rearing turn, slams its hooves back to the hardpack, and bolts toward the west, buffeting past Agni, Three, and Thane.  After it passes, Bjartr decides to stop fighting his frightened horse, and dismounts, though without a lot of grace.  As his horse also bolts off, he orders Geirr to engage the tanarukk north of the road, then brings his attention back to how best to help his comrades.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #92 on: March 20, 2014, 01:39:41 PM »
After being struck by the horse, Agni moves towards the north and through the bushes.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #93 on: March 20, 2014, 08:52:34 PM »
A tanarukk steps out from behind the mass of roots, takes cover behind a small tree, and looses an arrow at Geirr, who lets out a whimper as the arrow just barely misses its mark, but still places a hole through his upper front leg, bloodying his gray coat.
The other tanarukk hiding behind the roots does not emerge, and grunts of effort can be heard from back there, as well as from the middle of the now-raging inferno at the top end of the fallen tree.

The tanarukk to the south launches an arrow toward the frightening new woman as he moves northeast, the frightened and friendly tanarukk trailing behind with his hand extended, muttering a placating phrase in Giant.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #94 on: March 21, 2014, 02:52:09 PM »
Thorgrim maneuvers around the first wolf, choosing a position that will keep the second's attention away from his comrades. He notices the large troll behind the wolf and is momentarily worried he would face both creatures at once. But then he notices Einar's approach and all concern vanishes as his fang swings towards the wolf...

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #95 on: March 21, 2014, 03:18:24 PM »
Glowers down at the two ogre-like creatures in front of her, snarls and shouts begone yee devils!

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #96 on: March 21, 2014, 03:42:33 PM »
The waiting wolf unleashes a cold north wind from its jaws as soon as Thorgrim comes in range, crusting Thorgrim's flesh in a bit of frost.  The chill does not dampen his attack, however, and his fang wounds the wolf, knocking it to the ground.  Meanwhile, two of the remaining horses finish their rearing and bucking, and pound their hooves into the dirt as they sprint down the road to the west, clipping Skulda's prone form with their hooves as they pass.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #97 on: March 23, 2014, 03:08:24 PM »
Cursing the reckless horse that stepped on her leg, Skulda stands up and moves closer to the action, enchanting the stones she picked up along the way in preparation for an attack.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #98 on: March 23, 2014, 10:24:07 PM »
The large troll skirts the edge of the thicket to get closer to Einar before trudging through the undergrowth to swipe a claw at the Rashemi berserker.  Luckily he misses entirely, and Einar notes its skin is an unusual hue; a darker shade of green, with a tinge of darker red or purple undertones.  It breathes in deeply, then jerks its head in disgust; Einar can catch a faint whiff of burned fur on the light breeze.

The two tanarukk near Three seem in awe of her presence, one of them in such awe that it appears it might turn and flee.

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Re: Mythic Sagas: Chapter 1
« Reply #99 on: March 24, 2014, 12:05:29 AM »
Einar lunges through the undergrowth as deftly as he can, his pulse pounding in his ears as a grin appears on his face.  Finally, an opponent worth facing against! 

Using the momentum of his rushing forward to his advantage, Einar swings his sword in an upward arc hoping to disembowel the beast in one fell blow.  He lets out a shout of triumph as he does, a part of his mind wondering if Thorgrim's battle lust is rubbing off on him.

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