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    The circle is prepared. Sawdust is splashed over gravel and the lightly constructed cane swords are presented to the two contestants.

    Once the two Kindred are ready, Stax formally leads them into the circle. He will bow to both and then retreat across the cordon where he encourages the others to gather and watch.

    MELEE DUELS

    No Discipline use allowed.

    Both contestants are given sufficient Blood to heal any damage they may have sustained.

    The wooden swords are of a light construction, granting a +2B bonus to Weaponry rolls. However, they are particularly flimsy and if an e-sux (5+ successes) are achieved on a roll, the weapon will shatter in a profusion of woody shards. A shattered sword offers no Equipment Bonus.

    Swords are not replaced till the end of the match.

    You may take penalties if you wish to reflect your character pulling their blows.

    Duels are ended when one of the contestants starts taking Lethal damage, leaves the combat arena or else yields to their opponent.


    Baron Nicholas is grinning as they tool up. Grinning with that awful mouth and its rich red lips and sharp teeth.

    "This should be fun. Best hurry up and beat me, eh? Your best shot at getting a prize herd. Groomed these all myself."

      Baron's Initiative 11
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-06 23:30:50 Baron Nicholas to Initiative rolls 1 die for initiative 6

    As with Mable, the Baron's first actions are primarily defensive. He scuttles back on nimble feet, sword falling into a guarded pose better suited for a saber. His face screws up into a concentrated grimace - focused on the vacant spot where Cross's Beast should be.

    Baron Nicholas is going Full Defence this first turn. His Defence is currently 6


    BARON NICHOLAS
    Nosferatu
    (Sharp Teeth)
    Groom of the Invictus
    BP 3
    Def: 3
    Health 8/8


    Robert Cross unlimited sink is UP!

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    Robert Cross
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    Robert Cross

    Nosferatu | Lancea Sanctum


    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

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      Cross's Initiative = 11
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 08:13:04 Robert Cross rolls 1 die for initiative 6

    Cross ignores the Baron's words, tries to look past the pressure of a more powerful Beast, focusing instead on his opponent's body, his movements.

    This is going to be difficult, and the Burned Man knows his only hope is to block everything out but the fight at hand.

    And so, when the other Nosferatu dances away, Cross lunges. Looking to catch the Baron off guard.

    It does not work out and the Burned Man scrambles to recover.

      failure
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 08:17:49 Robert Cross rolls 3 to Str3 + Weapn2 + Wood2 + 2 All out attack - 6 Baron Defense (10 Again) 7, 4, 6 failure

    Tied initiative. Reroll? I pressed the attack this round because the Baron had declared dodge anyhow. If this isn't correct, just let me know and we can wipe this post from the record!

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    Sensing an advantage the Baron breaks his rhythm and launches a brutal attack.

      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 17:49:43 Baron Nicholas to strike! rolls 10 to Strength + Weaponry + Specialty + EQ +AoA - Cross Def (10 Again) 8, 7, 10, 1, 6, 8, 6, 4, 1, 1, 4 3 successes

    All good. In tied Initiative the combatant's Dexterity and then Wits are compared. In this case, the Baron goes first. Note that from a mechanical standpoint, the pair will effectively act at the same time.


    Initiative

    Baron Nicholas 11 - Robert Cross (3B) 11

    BARON NICHOLAS
    Nosferatu
    (Sharp Teeth)
    Groom of the Invictus
    BP 3
    Def: 3
    Health 8/8

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    Robert Cross

    Nosferatu | Lancea Sanctum


    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

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    Cross takes the Baron's blow, the pain of that blow, and converts it directly into anger. Directs that rage into his own strike.

    For a moment, just a moment, a grim smile touches his lips when he feels his weapon connect.

      2 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 18:05:43 Robert Cross rolls 5 to Str3 + Weapon2 + Wood2 - Baron Defense (10 Again) 5, 6, 4, 10, 8, 8 3 successes

    Understood! Note: I miscalculated the Baron's defense on the last roll and therefore subtracted one dice from the right, leaving Cross with 2 success.

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    Robert catches the Baron out, cutting right through his flimsy defences. The Unconquered Haunt snarls and makes a snap strike of his own, forgetting his defence once again.

    He comes at Cross with unmitigated fury.

      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 18:46:07 Baron Nicholas to strike! rolls 10 to Strength + Weaponry + Specialty + EQ +AoA - Cross Def (10 Again) 4, 1, 8, 9, 3, 2, 3, 6, 1, 10, 10, 1 4 successes

    The Baron takes all the damage as he had made an All Out Attack. He had no Defence. Same goes for the next turn.


    Initiative
    Baron Nicholas (3B) 11 - Cross (7B) 11

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    Robert Cross

    Nosferatu | Lancea Sanctum


    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

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    The Baron's attack is fierce, unyielding despite the Burned Man's riposte. Cross is close to folding and he knows it. Can feel it.

    The fury of his opponent's strike gives him another opening. Cross channels all his will into his next thrust. Knowing it may be his last.

      2 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 19:09:08 Robert Cross rolls 10 to Str3 + Weap2 + Wood2 (10 Again, WillPower) 2, 2, 7, 5, 5, 3, 8, 9, 4, 1 2 successes

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    Cross strikes another solid blow causing the Baron to stumble slightly. He snarls, his terrible mouth forming a hideous rictus.

    Rather than strike again he pulls off, slowing the fight and re-establishing his fighting stance.

    The Baron goes Full Defence again. His Defence is 6 for the next turn.


    Initiative
    Baron Nicholas (5B) 11 - Cross (7B) 11

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    Robert Cross
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    Robert Cross

    Nosferatu | Lancea Sanctum


    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

    (+3)Willpower 2 Spent
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    Seeing the Baron retreat, Cross presses the offensive. Again, he focuses his entire mind and body on subduing his prey. He lunges, his weapon finding its mark.

    Not quite enough, however...

      2 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-07 20:11:16 Robert Cross rolls 6 to Str3 + Weap2 + Wood2 + 2AoA - Baron Defense (10 Again, WillPower) 5, 5, 1, 8, 3, 9 2 successes

    Noting 2 WP here because I forgot to mark the expenditure on my last post.

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    Cross closes in on the Baron, pushing and pressuring the other Haunt.

    The baron snaps back with a perfectly timed strike. His swing is an explosion of controlled rage - perhaps too much rage as his flimsy weapon savages Cross and explodes into a shower and sharp, rending shards.

      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-10-09 03:25:07 Baron Nicholas to strike! rolls 8 to strength + Weaponry + Specialty + EQ - Cross Def (10 Again) 10, 10, 9, 5, 1, 9, 5, 3, 8, 1 5 successes

    E-Sux. The Baron's weapon is destroyed.


    [b]Initiative[b]

    Baron Nicholas (7B) 11 - Robert Cross (4L/4B) 11

    The Baron WINS!

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