The Shadow and the Light (Oswin, Open)

[James Zynthos]

~ continued from Cathedral Kitchen ~
Invite: Oswin

James promptly waited for the highe priest to follow. If he didn't show up, he would have to leave without him.

[Oswin]

Oswin waited a moment, still seated at the table in the small kitchen, Z's words sounding through his head. He had misunderstood Z, thinking that he had an army of his own. Instead, the Sorcerer had meant the army of Goblins. Suddenly Oswin shot up, reaching for his staff. He would follow Z.

He ducked out of the room and almost bumped into Z. "Hurry!" he said, motioning for Z to lead the way. Whatever it was, it was urgent.

[James Zynthos]

James could faintly smell the scent of blood. With Oswin right behind, he ran toward the stench. As they continued North, they found people running in the opposite direction. They were close. As they got toward the confusion, they saw a group of bandits.

James pulled out his staff, which immediately glowed with a black aura. An arrow shot past James, narrowly missing his head. Behind the soldiers were a small line of archers, probably mercs. James ran up to attack, but was hit first.

(My agility is lower than any creature. I need hero nemisis to state an attack upon me before I can do anything.)

[Oswin]

Oswin followed Z, running to keep up. It took several minutes to reach the source of the trouble, and even longer to find out what exactly was happening. People were fleeing down the streets. As they drew closer, they could see armed men attacking people at random. Oswin ducked as an arrow flew by.

"We must stop them!"

He readied his staff and charged forwards.

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

In the center of the square was a enclosed wagon, drawn by four horses. Around it were four or five men with bows, firing arrows at the fleeing crowd. Further out, closer to the street Oswin and Z were at, were another four mercenary men. Three of them had swords, one had an axe. They all looked possessed, snarling viciously, attacking without mercy.

Crazed Archer Stats (x5)
Attack: 5
Defense: 2
Agility: 5
Burst: 4
HP: 10/10
MP: 10/10
Weapon: Compound Bow (+3 attack), Barbed Arrows (+1 damage)

Crazed Swordsman Stats (x3)
Attack: 4
Defense: 3
Agility: 2
Burst: 2
HP: 15/15
MP: 20/20
Weapon: Sword (+3 attack)

Crazed Mercenary Leader (x1)
Attack: 6
Defense: 3
Agility: 3
Burst: 4
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
Weapon: Battle Axe (+4 attack, +2 damage)

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One of the Swordsman turned on Oswin, seeing as how he was moving to engage them. He moved his blade all the way to the left, and as Oswin came into range, swung with all his strength to the right at neck-height.
4 atk + 3 wep. + 10 MP + [dice=6] = 21 attack @ Oswin

Another Swordsman came at Z, attacking with an overhead swing, chopping down to split his head.
4 atk + 3 wep. + 4 MP + [dice=6] = 14 attack @ James Zynthos[rand=536238827755384891666463275248352809732959008031625971179711811265]

[James Zynthos]

The mercenary's sword came down upon James. He blocked it with his bare arm. His undead body could withstand a large amount of damage.

James Zynthos

HP:20/20
MP:10/10

def 6+[dice=6]+6 MP=14 total defense

14-14=0, no damage

The magic held firm, and James struck against the mercenary with his blackened staff.

6 atk+ 4 wpn + [dice=6] =15[rand=1784797510019240482466529949403274126505888835896671989740530267]

[Oswin]

6 def. + 2 BXP + 0 arm. + 12 MP + [dice=6] = 22

22 - 21 = -1, no damage.

Oswin ducked under the fierce swing with the ease of warrior, bringing his staff swinging up to hit the mercenary's stomach. Immediately after, he spun around, twirling his staff out from under the man and hitting him again on the back, sending him to the ground.

3 atk + 2 wep. + 1 quarterstaff prof. + 2 bxp + 8 MP + [dice=6] = 24[rand=2909833492650405314505869697742742215586137311487563037875025789]

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

Z the Slain VS Crazed Swordsman 1

His first hit struck, but did no damage. He swung his sword again, to knock the staff out of the way.
3 def. + 3 wep. + 5 MP + [dice=6] = 14

Resolution Phase
14 - 15 = 1 + 3 = 4 damage

Swordsman 1
HP: 11/15
MP: 11/20

James Zynthos
HP: 20/20
MP: 4/10

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He was too slow, and the blow caught him in the ribs. He grunted, swinging his left fist towards Z's face. A moment later, he had both hands back on the hilt of his sword as he slashed at the Sorcerer again.
4 atk + 3 wep. + 5 MP + [dice=6] = 15

Oswin VS Crazed Swordsman 2

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His terribly strong blow cut through empty air, throwing him off balance. He got hit hard in the stomach, falling forwards slightly, he caught himself, and as Oswin spun around, he swung his sword up to block the staff.
3 def. + 3 wep. + 10 MP +[dice=6] = 20

Resolution Phase
24 - 20 = 4 + 3 = 7

Swordsman 2
HP: 8/15
MP: 0/20

Oswin
HP: 60/60
MP: 80/100

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He blocked well, the shock of strike dissipating into his bulging muscles. He growled, shoving Oswin back, followed by a side-to-side mid-section swing.

4 atk + 3 wep. + 0 MP + [dice=6] = 9

The attack was meant more to fend Oswin off for a moment while he reached to his belt and drew a potion of Zaju Venom. Before Oswin could stop him, he popped the cork and gulped down its contents.

+30 MP to Swordsman 2 (can only recieve 15)

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The archers now moved into position, having noticed the new threat. Two of the archers couldn't get a clear shot. The other three took aim and loosed an arrow each. One went straight for Z, two for Oswin.

Attack 1: Z
5 atk + 3 wep. + 1 MP + [dice=6] = 11

Attack 2: Oswin
5 atk + 3 wep. + 5 MP + [dice=6] = 15

Attack 3: Oswin
5 atk + 3 wep. + 5 MP + [dice=6] = 16

((ooc/ If anyone takes damage from the arrows, add the +1 damage from the Barbed Arrows.))[rand=435121313480730283609052256340970994525700675315817283139449344]

[James Zynthos]

James had two attacks to block. He first dealt with the sword coming down on him.

def 6 +4 MP+ [dice=6] -15 Attack=3 damage.

James' block was unsuccessful, and took a severe amount of damage. His magic was spent, and the arrow spun towards him.

def 6 + [dice=6]-11 Attack=no damage

The arrow became stuck halfway through James. It did not injure James in any way, but it did slightly irritate him. James was too hasty, and his experience in this new body was limited. He would have some difficulties in this fight.

HP:17/20
MP:0/10

Attack:6
Defense:6
Agility:0
Burst:3

Using whatever magic he had left, he summoned the hands of the dead to grab the ankles of the mercenary. This stunned him long enough to plunge his staff of demise into his soul.

Atk 6+ 4 Wpn+ [dice=6]=15 damage.[rand=198147218092209812169035269307071584738848892684245608049401592]

[Oswin]

Oswin stepped back to avoid the berserker-style attacks. Then came the arrows. He ducked and side-stepped in an attempt to escape the deadly projectiles.

(Swordsman attack) 6 def. + 2 BXP + 0 arm. + 0 MP + [dice=6] 13
(Arrow attack 1) 6 def. + 2 BXP + 0 arm. + 4 MP + [dice=6] = 15
(Arrow attack 2) 6 def. + 2 BXP + 0 arm. + 4 MP + [dice=6] = 17

Resolution Phase
9 - 13 = -4
15 - 15 = 0
16 - 17 = -1
All attacks successfully dodged.

Oswin
HP: 100/100
MP: 72/100

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The arrows shot past, striking the earth beyond Oswin. He spun his staff into attack position and moved forwards. Unfortunately, during the arrow barrage, the swordsman had taken a potion. But no matter. This would finish him.
Oswin raised his staff over his head and swung down in an attempt to bash him senseless.

3 atk + 2 wep. + 1 prof. + 2 BXP + 6 MP + [dice=6] = 17[rand=8474051322988099546563492698207198546467661798505287790591935776]

[James Zynthos]

The difficult fight caused much of Z's power to diminish. His body became much more sluggish, and the cloak of magic hiding his true appearance dissipated. Where a tall magical elf used to be, there is now a horrific lich, driven by instincts and despair. With the Guildmaster of light only a few yards away, his mind became even more aggressive, and continued to drain the soul of the archer. He forgotten their sins and their crimes. The only thing he worried about, was their deaths.

Z only laughed.