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*[[Palestra Trials 5122/Day 1|Day 1]]
*[[Palestra Trials 5122/Day 3|Day 3]]
Day two of the 5122 Palestra Trials began with sparring matches between candidates, between candidates and Palestra Master, Blade [[Mishrac]], and a collective battle against a [[lesser demon]].

==Matches==
==Phase One - Candidate vs. Candidate==
''[Academy Nexus, Palestra Arena - ] (u13033006)''
''Built in an outside area of the academy, the arena is surrounded by a wall of clear energy that rises into the air, joining at a central focal point and creating a shimmering dome. Several passageways can be seen behind the magical barrier. The ground of the area is covered in multi-hued cobblestones. There are no adornments or obstacles that can be seen except random areas that are blackened or discolored.''
Also here: Alanisse, Dragoon Ketsimney, Sarissa Brutish, Lord Tayler, Great Lord Vaeldrys, Mistress Khobra, Dhairn, Anru, Blade Schalyne
 Various members of Faendryl society begin to move through the nexus and fill other boxes that can be seen across the arena.

 Groups of Faendryl wearing the official insignia of the Basilica slowly enter another booth.

 A figure in shimmering robes enters the same area and takes a seat, his form shrouded by his guards.

 The guarded Faendryl slowly takes his seat, the others in his box follow his lead.

(Yardie drops to a knee, touches the ground with a sweep of the hand, and then gently presses his lips against the palm of his hand before rising back to his feet.)

 A single row of trumpeters begins to call out a fanfare.

 The trumpeters call out another fanfare!

Schalyne recites:
 "We begin the trials of the Palestra!"

Schalyne recites:
 "In just a moment, we will begin the battle between candidates."

Schalyne recites:
 "Lots have been drawn."

Schalyne walks about the arena until she reaches the box housing the guarded man.

Schalyne bows.

Schalyne recites:
 "Glory and Honor to the Patriarch!"

Khobra nods respectfully at Schalyne.

Alanisse inclines her head.

Anru inclines his head.

Dhairn closes his eyes for a moment.

(Vaeldrys bows toward the box.)

(Tayler bows towards the box.)

(Yardie glances the members in the box and bows nervously before returning his attention to Schalyne.)

===Dhairn vs. Tayler===
Schalyne nods.
Schalyne recites:
 "Our first match of the night is between Dhairn and Tayler"
Dhairn blinks.
Tayler blinks.
Tayler nods at Dhairn.
Schalyne recites:
 "Candidates are you ready?"
Khobra glances between Dhairn and Tayler.

Tayler removes a grey-swirled coraesine orb from in his blackened gold case.

Dhairn nods.

Tayler twirls his finger around the coraesine orb, and it suddenly becomes shrouded in a hazy white light that ripples with undulating waves of power.

After a moment, the coraesine orb lashes outward and forms into a massive coraesine sword wrought with a spiral of incarnadine sigils.

Tayler quickly whips the ebon Faendryl pavis off his shoulder and onto his awaiting arm. The surface of the pavis pulses with white and black energy.

Dhairn turns to face Tayler.

Ketsimney's mithglin bracelet pulses with energy. The pulsing fades and an auroral eonake amulet accented with a moon-shaped ice blue diamond remains.

Tayler turns to face Dhairn.

Tayler nods at Schalyne.

(Dhairn stalks around the ring, circling with eyes locked on Tayler.)

Schalyne takes a few steps back.

Schalyne recites:
 "So it shall be."

(Tayler turns slowly in place, his pavis raised as he turns with Dhairn.)

Schalyne recites:
 "At your will."

<pre{{log2}}>Dhairn's indigo eyes slip closed and he issues a gentle summons to the spirits of water and moisture. Flashing around him, the spirits respond and leave trails of their power upon his faultless obsidian skin, which he then channels and sends outward into the surrounding area.

Dhairn gestures.

Dhairn quietly says, "Uh oh."

Dhairn's indigo eyes slip closed and he issues a gentle summons to the spirits of water and moisture. Flashing around him, the spirits respond and leave trails of their power upon his faultless obsidian skin, which he then channels 
and sends outward into the surrounding area.

Dhairn gestures.
 A dense fog gathers around Dhairn and soon fills the area. Wispy grey tendrils writhe as they climb around Dhairn's form until he is completely enshrouded and disappears within the mist.

Tayler runs his finger along the coraesine sword's blade, causing one of the sigils engraved upon its surface to pulse with a pale white glow.

Tayler fluidly slices his coraesine sword into the air, causing its edges to ripple with a grey-white light. Tayler is soon cloaked in a hazy blur as fast currents of air whip and tighten around him...

Tayler suddenly starts moving light-footedly.

Dhairn comes out of hiding.

Dhairn put an eel-encircled ghezyte gauntlet-sword in his ebon fishnet thigh-sheath.

Dhairn put an eel-adorned ghezyte slasher in his ebon fishnet thigh-sheath.

Dhairn attempts to punch Tayler!
 UAF: 814 vs UDF: 424 = 1.919 * MM: 17 + d100: 69 = 101
 ... and hit for 1 point of damage!
 Awkward punch gently brushes the left thigh. It's like a first date!
 ** A spike on Tayler's Faendryl field plate jabs into Dhairn! **
 ... 1 point of damage!
 Strike to right hand breaks a fingernail!
Spidery lines of azure light spiral up from the point of impact, spreading over the chest of Tayler's Faendryl field plate.

Coalescing with a burst of azure sparks, the visage of an ethereal noble storm griffin spreads its wings in a burst of crackling ethereal lightning and lets out a resounding shriek, the noise building into a discordant cacophony!
A deafening shriek impacts Dhairn with a gust of displaced air!
[SMR result: -97 (Open d100: 24)]
Dhairn staggers slightly under the sonic onslaught, but remains standing.

Tayler hurls himself at Dhairn!
[SMR result: -106 (Open d100: 22, Penalty: 20)]
Tayler fails to bring Dhairn down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

Tayler swings a massive coraesine sword at Dhairn!
 AS: +475 vs DS: +796 with AvD: +13 + d100 roll: +27 = -281
 A clean miss.

Tayler grins wryly.

Dhairn quietly says, "Good..."

Dhairn attempts to punch Tayler!
 UAF: 814 vs UDF: 624 = 1.304 * MM: 18 + d100: 33 = 56
 A close miss!

(Tayler backs up a few steps, further into the arena.)

Dhairn attempts to kick Tayler!
 UAF: 814 vs UDF: 424 = 1.919 * MM: 19 + d100: 40 = 76
 A close miss!

Tayler snaps his arm forward, hurling his ebon Faendryl pavis at Dhairn with all his might!

Tayler deftly catches his ebon Faendryl pavis on the rebound.

Tayler suddenly stops moving light-footedly.

Tayler's coraesine sword is cast in a pale blue glow as the misty thorns encircling it in a tight vortex pulse and hum with power.
Ethereal bearded-dragon eels coil to life around Dhairn's arm and chest, writhing and riding hidden currents to form a chelioboros above his gesturing hand. They fade away while his voice becomes but a whisper.

Dhairn gestures.

The air thickens and begins to swirl around Dhairn.

Dhairn squints at Tayler.

(Tayler moves in for a quick strike.)

Dhairn quickly whips the wall shield off his shoulder and onto his awaiting arm. The surface of the shield pulses with muted ebon and vibrant indigo energy.

Tayler reverses his grip on his coraesine sword and darts toward Dhairn at an angle!
[SMR result: -66 (Open d100: 62, Bonus: 16)]
Tayler reaches toward Dhairn's right hand with his coraesine sword reversed, but he is too slow. Dhairn catches on and quickly shifts out of reach, leaving Tayler scrambling to recover!

Dhairn attempts to punch Tayler!
 UAF: 775 vs UDF: 624 = 1.241 * MM: 55 + d100: 31 = 99
 A close miss!

Tayler hangs back for a moment and concentrates intently on Dhairn, before unleashing an attack on the magical wards surrounding him!
[SMR result: -93 (Open d100: 16, Bonus: 16)]
Tayler attempts to attack Dhairn, but fails miserably, leaving himself vulnerable and off-balance.

Dhairn quietly says, "Hah."

Dhairn quietly exclaims, "Very quick!"

With an upstretched arm, Dhairn commands one and all to tremble at the dark splendor of his mighty patron!
Dhairn gestures at Tayler.
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from Dhairn!
 CS: +455 - TD: +255 + CvA: -28 + d100: +15 - -5 == +192
 Warding failed!
 Tayler gapes in awe, visibly struggling against Dhairn's radiant aura!

Ethereal bearded-dragon eels coil to life around Dhairn's arm and chest, writhing and riding hidden currents to form a chelioboros above his gesturing hand. They fade away while his voice becomes but a whisper.
Tayler waves his coraesine sword at Dhairn, and a swirling vortex of mist coalesces around him!
 CS: +332 - TD: +451 + CvA: -46 + d100: +34 - -5 == -126
 Warded off!
A hand of air reaches towards Dhairn and wraps its wispy fingers tightly around him but it seems to have no effect.

Dhairn gestures at Tayler.
 CS: +455 - TD: +255 + CvA: -28 + d100: +64 - -5 == +241
 Warding failed!
Tayler appears to be overwhelmed by some burdening force.

Dhairn grins slowly.

Tayler lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Tayler spins around looking for something to attack!

Tayler lets out a blood curdling scream of frustration!

The berserker's rage leaves Tayler's eyes.

Tayler grins.

Dhairn cackles!

(Tayler darts in for a quick series of blows.)

Tayler rotates his wrist, his coraesine sword executing a casual spin as he advances upon Dhairn!
Tayler launches a quick bash with his ebon Faendryl pavis at Dhairn!
[SMR result: -132 (Open d100: 42, Penalty: 4)]
Dhairn avoids the bash!

[SMR result: -137 (Open d100: 29, Bonus: 12)]
his flashing blade, hypnotic in its fluidity, slices toward Dhairn at the apex of its deadly arc!
By amazing chance, Dhairn evades the attack!

[SMR result: -107 (Open d100: 59, Bonus: 12)]
Flowing with deadly grace, Tayler smoothly reverses the direction of his blade and slashes again!
Dhairn skillfully dodges the attack!
A look of concentration briefly passes across Dhairn's face.
The air calms down around Dhairn.

[SMR result: -113 (Open d100: 53, Bonus: 12)]
Flowing with deadly grace, Tayler smoothly reverses the direction of his blade and slashes again!
Dhairn dodges just in the nick of time!

[SMR result: -137 (Open d100: 29, Bonus: 12)]
Flowing with deadly grace, Tayler smoothly reverses the direction of his blade and slashes again!
With no room to spare, Dhairn blocks the attack with his wall shield!
Surprisingly, Tayler manages to effortlessly reverse his momentum and strike again!
By amazing chance, Dhairn evades the attack!
The mesmerizing sway of body and blade glides to its inevitable end with one final twirl of Tayler's coraesine sword.

Dhairn attempts to kick Tayler!
 UAF: 814 vs UDF: 345 = 2.000 (capped) * MM: 55 + d100: 28 = 138
 ... and hit for 28 points of damage!
 Low axe kick drives into side of left knee, shattering the joint!
 He is knocked to the ground!
 He is stunned!
Tayler starts to favor his wounded left leg!

 ** Shrieking defiantly, a tiny flame-wreathed ethereal griffin grasping a swirling incarnadine sphere launches at Dhairn from the cuirass of Tayler's Faendryl field plate, bombarding him in a pyroclastic fury of lava! **
 ... 1 point of damage!
 Minor burns to chest. That hurts a bit.
The molten magma rapidly cools and hardens into constricting rock.

Tayler recovers from being rebuked, regaining his composure.

(Dhairn kneels on Tayler.)

The cooled rock clinging to Dhairn crumbles away.

Tayler no longer favors his leg.

Tayler's coraesine sword is cast in a pale blue glow as the misty thorns encircling it in a tight vortex pulse and hum with power.

(Tayler rolls out from under Dhairn, finding his feet again.)

A low chirping sound comes from within a polished oak cricket box.

Tayler stands up.

Dhairn falls over.

Dhairn moves to a kneeling position.

Tayler swings a massive coraesine sword at Dhairn!
Dhairn skillfully dodges the attack!

Dhairn stands up.

Dhairn quietly says, "Whew... that's more than a razor."

Tayler appears less distracted and conflicted.
Tayler slowly empties his lungs.
Dhairn shrugs a shoulder and slides the wall shield against his back. The once energetic surface of the wall shield visibly darkens.
Dhairn removes an eel-encircled ghezyte gauntlet-sword from in his ebon fishnet thigh-sheath.

Dhairn removes an eel-adorned ghezyte slasher from in his ebon fishnet thigh-sheath.

Dhairn points at Tayler.

Tayler says, "Good blow."

Tayler launches a quick bash with his ebon Faendryl pavis at Dhairn!
[SMR result: 112 (Open d100: 286, Penalty: 4)]
Tayler's bash connects!
 ... 1 point of damage!
 Throat strike causes Dhairn to cough.
A burst of deep indigo light surrounds Dhairn's sculpted body armor as a series of deep indigo and cobalt blue ethereal chains encase his body to protect against Tayler's attack!

Tayler swings a massive coraesine sword at Dhairn!
Dhairn gauges the attack and expertly parries it with his ghezyte slasher!
Tayler's ebon Faendryl pavis glows a bright yellow and orange hue for a moment.
Tayler rotates his wrist, his coraesine sword executing a casual spin as he advances upon Dhairn!

Tayler launches a quick bash with his ebon Faendryl pavis at Dhairn!
[SMR result: -103 (Open d100: 71, Penalty: 4)]
Dhairn avoids the bash!

[SMR result: -130 (Open d100: 56, Penalty: 8)]
his flashing blade, hypnotic in its fluidity, slices toward Dhairn at the apex of its deadly arc!
Dhairn dodges just in the nick of time!
Dhairn promises a terrible punishment for defying his patron as he rants with a holy magical furor.

[SMR result: -176 (Open d100: 10, Penalty: 8)]
Flowing with deadly grace, Tayler smoothly reverses the direction of his blade and slashes again!
Dhairn skillfully dodges the attack!

[SMR result: -108 (Open d100: 78, Penalty: 8)]
Flowing with deadly grace, Tayler smoothly reverses the direction of his blade and slashes again!
Dhairn easily parries the attack with his ghezyte gauntlet-sword!

Dhairn gestures at Tayler.
Dhairn's eyes glow with silvery grey light, and a vaporous wave of matching silvery grey mists manifest around Tayler.
 CS: +460 - TD: +255 + CvA: -28 + d100: +60 - -5 == +242
 Warding failed!
 Waves of sacred energy tear through Tayler's body!
 ... 52 points of damage!
 ... 50 points of damage!
 Both legs are frightfully stripped down to the bone marrow! Sadly, the small amounts of tissue remaining are nowhere near what is needed to support Tayler's body.

Tayler screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
 He is stunned!
 Tayler strains as if burdened by some invisible force.

Tayler hesitates, his assault broken. He gives the blade of his coraesine sword a quick, sweeping flick as he lowers it.

Dhairn quietly exclaims, "Down!"

Tayler lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Tayler shakes off the stun and begins frothing at the mouth!

The berserker's rage leaves Tayler's eyes.

The lust for blood fades from Tayler's eyes.

Tayler nods.

Dhairn whispers something to Tayler.

The misty thorns whirl faster around Tayler's coraesine sword, their hazy silhouettes blurring the air around them.

Tayler blinks at Dhairn.

Tayler sits up.

Dhairn closes his eyes for a moment.

Tayler makes a wheezing sound.

Tayler says, "Yield."

Dhairn put an eel-encircled ghezyte gauntlet-sword in his ebon fishnet thigh-sheath.

Dhairn put an eel-adorned ghezyte slasher in his ebon fishnet thigh-sheath.

Dhairn quietly says, "The day is yours."

Tayler put a massive coraesine sword wrought with a spiral of incarnadine sigils in his leather sheath.

Tayler accepts Brutish's tincture of yabathilium.

Tayler blinks at Dhairn.

Brutish pulls Tayler to his feet.

Tayler takes a drink from his tincture of yabathilium.

Tayler looks a lot better.

Brutish dusts Tayler off.

Schalyne nods.

Speaking quietly to Tayler, Brutish says, "Good show."

Tayler grins at Brutish.

Tayler bows deeply at the waist, honoring Dhairn.

Dhairn bows to Tayler.

Dhairn points at Tayler with both fists, his index fingers outstretched like a pair of hand crossbows. Did he just wink at him?

Schalyne says, "Well fought both of you."

Tayler grins at Dhairn.

Tayler shrugs a shoulder and slides the ebon Faendryl pavis against his back. The once energetic surface of the ebon Faendryl pavis visibly darkens.

Schalyne nods.</pre>

===Vaeldrys vs. Alanisse===
Schalyne recites:
 "The second trial will be between candidate Vaeldrys and candidate Alanisee."
Vaeldrys nods.
Alanisse nods slightly.
Vaeldrys says, "A moment."
Schalyne recites:
 "Candidates are you ready?"
Alanisse nods.
Vaeldrys nods.
Vaeldrys says, "Ready."
Schalyne recites:
 "So it shall be."
Schalyne takes a few steps back.
Alanisse turns to face Vaeldrys.
Vaeldrys turns to face Alanisse.
Schalyne recites:
 "At your will."

<pre{{log2}}>Alanisse paces to her left, moving in a circle around Vaeldrys.

Vaeldrys raises his hands high, laces them together and brings them crashing down towards Alanisse

[SMR result: 95 (Open d100: 87)]

Alanisse manages to dodge Vaeldrys's blow!
The muted grey veins beneath Vaeldrys's skin withdraw, submerging out of sight.
(Alanisse keeps low, considering Vaeldrys, dodging as his hands lower.)

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 470 = 0.770 * MM: 90 + d100: 73 = 142
 ... and hit for 14 points of damage!
 Quick kick to abdomen.

Vaeldrys coughs.

With a percussive snap, Vaeldrys shakes out his arms in quick succession and bears down on Alanisse in a fury!
[SMR result: 34 (Open d100: 40, Penalty: 2)]
Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Alanisse!

Vaeldrys attempts to jab Alanisse!
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 537 = 0.638 * MM: 56 + d100: 27 = 62
 A close miss!

[SMR result: 77 (Open d100: 83, Penalty: 2)]
Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Alanisse!

Vaeldrys attempts to jab Alanisse!
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 537 = 0.638 * MM: 90 + d100: 22 = 79
 A close miss!
[SMR result: 78 (Open d100: 84, Penalty: 1)]

Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Alanisse!

Vaeldrys attempts to jab Alanisse!
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 537 = 0.638 * MM: 16 + d100: 73 = 83
 A close miss!

Vaeldrys draws back and takes a slow, steady breath, visibly calming himself.

Vaeldrys's furious assault inspires those around him to new heights!

Alanisse attempts to jab Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 357 vs UDF: 465 = 0.767 * MM: 73 + d100: 39 = 95
 A close miss!

Alanisse attempts to jab Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 357 vs UDF: 465 = 0.767 * MM: 81 + d100: 72 = 134
 ... and hit for 2 points of damage!
 Deft jab to neck.
 ** As Alanisse's leather gauntlets lands home, its surface seems to fold inward upon itself drawing everything it touches along with it! **
 ... 5 points of damage!
 Legs wobble slightly!

Spidery lines of greenish-black light spiral up from the point of impact, spreading over the chest of Vaeldrys's bourde tunic.

Coalescing with a burst of greenish-black sparks, the visage of an ethereal massive raven ruffles its feathers as it opens its sharp beak threateningly and lets out a resounding croak, the noise building into a discordant cacophony!

A deafening croak impacts Alanisse with a gust of displaced air!
[SMR result: -32 (Open d100: 16, Penalty: 2)]
Alanisse staggers slightly under the sonic onslaught, but remains standing.

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 456 = 0.793 * MM: 89 + d100: 39 = 109
 ... and hit for 2 points of damage!
 Light kick to abdomen doesn't do any significant damage.

Vaeldrys raises his hands high, laces them together and brings them crashing down towards Alanisse
[SMR result: 29 (Open d100: 8, Penalty: 2)]
As Vaeldrys attacks, Alanisse moves and he catches only air!

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
As Alanisse strikes, a deep golden light surrounds her feet!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 396 = 0.914 * MM: 35 + d100: 87 = 118
 ... and hit for 16 points of damage!
 Leaping kick smashes into left shoulder!
 He is stunned!
Alanisse attempts to jab Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 357 vs UDF: 439 = 0.813 * MM: 92 + d100: 77 = 151
 ... and hit for 6 points of damage!
 Damaging upper leg strike.

Spidery lines of greenish-black light spiral up from the point of impact, spreading over the chest of Vaeldrys's bourde tunic.

Coalescing with a burst of greenish-black sparks, the visage of an ethereal massive raven ruffles its feathers as it opens its sharp beak threateningly and lets out a resounding croak, the noise building into a discordant cacophony!
A deafening croak impacts Alanisse with a gust of displaced air!

[SMR result: -44 (Open d100: 9, Penalty: 7)]
Alanisse staggers slightly under the sonic onslaught, but remains standing.
Vaeldrys concentrates deeply for a moment.
Vaeldrys looks a little better.
Vaeldrys concentrates deeply for a moment.
Vaeldrys looks a little better.
Alanisse paces to her right, moving in a circle around Vaeldrys.
Vaeldrys concentrates deeply for a moment.
Vaeldrys's right leg looks better.
Alanisse twists her head slightly, cracking her neck. She looks relieved.
Vaeldrys concentrates deeply for a moment.
Vaeldrys's left leg looks better.
Vaeldrys grins at Alanisse.

Alanisse dips her shoulder and rushes towards Vaeldrys!
[SMR result: 84 (Open d100: 39, Bonus: 2)]

Vaeldrys harmlessly deflects the charge!

Vaeldrys says, "Very nice."

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 470 = 0.770 * MM: 86 + d100: 13 = 79

Vaeldrys hangs back for a moment and concentrates intently on Alanisse, before unleashing an attack on the magical wards surrounding her!
[SMR result: 71 (Open d100: 49, Penalty: 3)]

Vaeldrys fails to connect solidly with any magical ward.

Vaeldrys raises his hands high, laces them together and brings them crashing down towards Alanisse
[SMR result: 16 (Open d100: 11, Penalty: 3)]
As Vaeldrys attacks, Alanisse moves and he catches only air!

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 470 = 0.770 * MM: 21 + d100: 14 = 30
 A clean miss!
Alanisse dips her shoulder and rushes towards Vaeldrys!

[SMR result: 53 (Open d100: 8, Bonus: 2)]
Vaeldrys harmlessly deflects the charge!

Vaeldrys raises his hands high, laces them together and brings them crashing down towards Alanisse
[SMR result: 85 (Open d100: 65, Penalty: 2)]
Alanisse manages to dodge Vaeldrys's blow!

With a percussive snap, Alanisse shakes out her arms in quick succession and bears down on Vaeldrys in a fury!
[SMR result: 82 (Open d100: 50, Bonus: 2)]
Relentless in her assault, Alanisse unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Vaeldrys!

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
As Alanisse strikes, a deep golden light surrounds her feet!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 405 = 0.893 * MM: 61 + d100: 12 = 66
 A close miss!
[SMR result: 64 (Open d100: 32, Bonus: 2)]
Relentless in her assault, Alanisse unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Vaeldrys!

Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 465 = 0.778 * MM: 46 + d100: 18 = 53
 A close miss!
Alanisse draws back and takes a slow, steady breath, visibly calming herself.
Alanisse's furious assault inspires those around her to new heights!

Vaeldrys raises his hands high, laces them together and brings them crashing down towards Alanisse
[SMR result: 83 (Open d100: 62, Penalty: 2)]
Alanisse manages to dodge Vaeldrys's blow!
Alanisse attempts to kick Vaeldrys!
 UAF: 362 vs UDF: 316 = 1.145 * MM: 87 + d100: 7 = 106
 ... and hit for 2 points of damage!
 Light kick to abdomen doesn't do any significant damage.

Vaeldrys attempts to punch Alanisse!
As Vaeldrys strikes, a deep golden light surrounds his hands!
 ** Vaeldrys's silver gauntlets glow brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around Alanisse! **
Alanisse becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
A hazy film coats Alanisse.
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 263 = 1.304 * MM: 91 + d100: 100 = 218
 ... and hit for 41 points of damage!
 Spinning backfist snaps Alanisse's head to the side!
 She is stunned!

Vaeldrys attempts to kick Alanisse!
 UAF: 323 vs UDF: 348 = 0.928 * MM: 83 + d100: 33 = 110
 ... and hit for 3 points of damage!
 Snap kick to elbow falls just short, barely impacting the arm!

With a percussive snap, Vaeldrys shakes out his arms in quick succession and bears down on Alanisse in a fury!
[SMR result: 130 (Open d100: 74, Bonus: 46)]
Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Alanisse!

Vaeldrys attempts to punch Alanisse!
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 348 = 0.985 * MM: 93 + d100: 34 = 125
 ... and hit for 21 points of damage!
 Sinking strike to the gut.
[SMR result: 77 (Open d100: 20, Bonus: 48)]
Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Alanisse!

Vaeldrys attempts to punch Alanisse!
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 348 = 0.985 * MM: 85 + d100: 95 = 178
 ... and hit for 33 points of damage!
 Strong strike leaves a bloody gash on Alanisse's right calf.
 She is knocked to the ground!
[SMR result: 178 (Open d100: 91, Bonus: 78)]
Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon Alanisse!

Vaeldrys attempts to punch Alanisse!
As Vaeldrys strikes, a deep golden light surrounds his hands!
 ** Vaeldrys's silver gauntlets glow brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around Alanisse! **

Alanisse looks around as if waking up from a dream.
The murky veil around Alanisse fluxes chaotically!
 ... 15 points of damage!
 Oozing sores appear on Alanisse's right hand.
 UAF: 343 vs UDF: 195 = 1.758 * MM: 127 + d100: 88 = 311
 ... and hit for 67 points of damage!
 Fast hooking punch tears a ragged gash across the abdomen!
 * Alanisse drops dead at your feet!</pre>

Vaeldrys draws back and takes a slow, steady breath, visibly calming himself.

Vaeldrys's furious assault inspires those around him to new heights!

Vaeldrys coughs.

Schalyne nods.

Vaeldrys bows to Alanisse.

Schalyne nods.

Vaeldrys stands up.

Vaeldrys nods.

===Anru vs. Khobra===
Schalyne recites:
 "The third trial will be between candidate Anru and candidate Khobra."<br>

Anru strides a few steps forward.<br>

Anru equips a long-hafted black iron mace hanging from one of the straps on his leather bandolier.<br>

Anru equips a gold-studded pale ora mace hanging from one of the straps on his leather bandolier.<br>

Schalyne recites:<br>
 "Candidates are you ready?"<br>
Anru nods at Schalyne.<br>
(Khobra gazes towards the booth where the figure in shimmering robes sits and humbly responds with "The Highest of Honor and Glorious of Glory for the Patriarch." she expresses while moving to stride behind herself.)<br>
Anru turns to face Khobra.<br>
Speaking submissively in Elven to Schalyne, Khobra responds, "Forgive me but.. I have disarmed myself.. for I cannot fight one of the Faendryl bloodlines. None have warranted such a cause for it. None willing to respond to the Patriarch's will and act as such. I submissively, submit."<br>
Khobra takes a few steps back.<br>
Schalyne glances at Khobra.<br>
Schalyne asks, "You refuse the trial?"<br>
Speaking in Elven, Khobra innocently remarks, "I accept the trials, yet willingly fail this part of the three part trial againt another who is Faendryl."<br>
Dhairn quietly says, "She doesn't want to raise blade against a Faendryl."<br>
Khobra nods in agreement at Dhairn.<br>
Speaking softly in Elven to Yardie, Khobra says, "No kill is worth a dark elven life."<br>
Khobra glances down.<br>
Dhairn quietly says, "Perhaps we send her into the stands to spar the most unruly of spectators."<br>
Dhairn grins slowly.<br>
Speaking innocently in Elven to Schalyne, Khobra states, "Forgive me."<br>
Speaking in Faendryl, Anru quietly says, "There will be no careless killing between my opponent and I."<br>
Khobra smiles at Anru.<br>
Schalyne asks, "How will you perform what is expected of you if you will not participate?"<br>
Speaking in Elven, Khobra softly says, "I have accepted by admitting defeat. To a more skill Faendryl then I."<br>
Speaking softly in Elven to Anru, Khobra says, "Then you understand, this part of Our trial, has passed."<br>
Speaking knowingly to Khobra, Yardie says, "Madame, you may need to face a sorcerer that goes...errant with their summoning. Reconsider. Spar him. Show restraint."<br>
Schalyne says, "On one hand you show your strength."<br>
Speaking softly in Elven to Yardie, Khobra asks, "Why are you speaking?"<br>
Yardie raises an eyebrow in Khobra's direction.<br>
Brutish turns to face Khobra.<br>
Schalyne says, "And yet on the other you show a refusal of what could be your duty."<br>
Speaking softly in Elven to Schalyne, Khobra says, "I shall, yet not against the Empire."<br>
Speaking firmly to Khobra, Yardie says, "You get that one for free."<br>
Speaking in Elven, Khobra softly says, "I fail this part of the Faendryl killing another."<br>
Schalyne says, "We will continue."<br>

===Ketsimney vs. Yardie===
Schalyne recites:
 "The third trial will be between candidate Ketsimney and Yardie."
Schalyne recites:<br>
 "Candidates are you ready?"<br>
(Yardie walks up to Ketsimney, then greets her with handshake pat, followed by a tap of his knuckles with her.)<br>
Ketsimney grins.<br>
Yardie nods at Ketsimney.<br>
Schalyne recites:<br>
 "So it shall be."<br>

<pre{{log2}}>Ketsimney beseeches her midnight black nagimaki, causing violet flames to spring to life around it!<br>
Dhairn quietly says, "Go easy on her, Yardie."<br>
Yardie comes out of hiding.<br>
Yardie crouch and sweep a leg at Ketsimney!<br>
[SMR result: 85 (Open d100: 43, Penalty: 8)]<br>
Yardie's whack Ketsimney's legs futilely! He stumbles back on his feet.<br>
With a fluid whirl, Ketsimney plants a midnight black mithglin nagimaki inlaid with silvery crescent moons firmly into the ground near you and jerks the weapon sharply sideways.<br>
[SMR result: 110 (Open d100: 56, Bonus: 20)]<br>
Half-hearted attempt does little.<br>
 ... 20 points of damage!<br>
 Strike to foot! Yardie hop around dizzily on other foot and fall.<br>
 Yardie is knocked to the ground!<br>
 Yardie is stunned for 3 rounds!<br>
Yardie is struck by an acute sense of vulnerability.<br>

Yardie stumbles about in a daze, trying to regain his balance.<br>
Yardie attempt to blend with the surroundings.<br>
Yardie stumbles about in a daze, trying to regain your balance.<br>
Schalyne recites:<br>
Ketsimney smiles Yardie<br>
Yardie struggles valiantly against the effects of the stun as you attempt to stand up.<br>
Yardie stands back up.<br>
Yardie stumbles about in a daze, trying to regain your balance.<br>
With a fluid whirl, Ketsimney plants a midnight black mithglin nagimaki inlaid with silvery crescent moons firmly into the ground near Yardie and jerks the weapon sharply sideways.<br>
[SMR result: 82 (Open d100: 27, Bonus: 22)]<br>
Yardie deftly avoids the stroke. The midnight black nagimaki flies harmlessly aside.<br>
Yardie attempts to blend with the surroundings.<br>
Yardie comes out of hiding.<br>
Yardie raises his heel high, attempting to footstomp Ketsimney!<br>
[SMR result: 110 (Open d100: 44, Bonus: 2)]<br>
Yardie brings his foot down solidly on Ketsimney!<br>
Ketsimney bounces around,d distracted by the pain!<br>
A blast of heat explodes from Ketsimney's midnight black nagimaki as the violet flames surrounding it gain new life.<br>
Yardie crouches and sweeps a leg at Ketsimney!<br>
[SMR result: 116 (Open d100: 60, Penalty: 9)]<br>
Ketsimney falls to the ground! You deftly regain your footing.<br>
Yardie's attacks expose a vulnerability in Ketsimney's defenses!<br>
 ** A spike on Yardie's elven leg guards jabs into Ketsimney! **<br>
 ... 1 point of damage!<br>
 Minor puncture to the right leg.<br>
Yardie attempts to jab Ketsimney!<br>
Yardie has decent positioning against Ketsimney.<br>
 UAF: 645 vs UDF: 729 = 0.884 * MM: 96 + d100: 38 = 122<br>
 ... and hit for 1 point of damage!<br>
 Fingertips barely brush the throat.<br>
 ** Ketsimney's midnight black plate releases a twisted tendril of force at Yardie! **<br>
 ... 20 points of damage!<br>
 Fierce arm lock twists your left arm!<br>
 Yardie is knocked to the ground!<br>
 Yardie is stunned for 3 rounds!<br>
Roundtime: 2 sec.<br>
Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.<br>
Yardie's injuries slightly hinder your attempt to hide.<br>
Yardie attempts to blend with the surroundings.<br>
Yardie stumbles about in a daze, trying to regain his balance.<br>
Yardie struggles valiantly against the effects of the stun as he attempts to stand up.<br>
Yardie stands back up.<br>
Yardie stumble about in a daze, trying to regain his balance.<br>
Murmuring into the air, Ketsimney prepares a spell, causing tiny pinpoints of silver-hazed light to dance along her form. As she gestures, the starbursts link together, forming ethereal constellations that fade into the air...<br>
Ketsimney gestures.<br>
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from Ketsimney!<br>
 CS: +420 - TD: +384 + CvA: 0 + d100: +87 - -5 == +128<br>
 Warding failed!<br>
 Gaping in awe, Yardie struggles against Ketsimney's radiant aura!<br>
Ketsimney stands up.<br>
Khobra glances between Ketsimney and Yardie.<br>
Murmuring into the air, Ketsimney prepares a spell, causing tiny pinpoints of silver-hazed light to dance along her form. As she gestures, the starbursts link together, forming ethereal constellations that fade into the air...
Ketsimney gestures.
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from Ketsimney!
Yardie comes out of hiding.
Yardie swings his rigid hand at the throat of Ketsimney!
[SMR result: 121 (Open d100: 88, Penalty: 20)]
Yardie attempts a throat chop on Ketsimney, but the blow is harmlessly deflected by her mithril aventail.
With a fluid whirl, Ketsimney plants a midnight black mithglin nagimaki inlaid with silvery crescent moons firmly into the ground near Yardie and jerks the weapon sharply sideways.
[SMR result: 86 (Open d100: 15, Bonus: 23)]
Yardie deftly avoids the stroke. The midnight black nagimaki flies harmlessly aside.
Yardie attempts to blend with the surroundings.
Yardie springs from hiding and aims a blow at Ketsimney's head!
[SMR result: 116 (Open d100: 59, Penalty: 5)]
Ketsimney is dazed!
Yardie retreats back into the shadows.
Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.
Murmuring into the air, Ketsimney prepares a spell, causing tiny pinpoints of silver-hazed light to dance along her form. As she gestures, the starbursts link together, forming ethereal constellations that fade into the air...
Ketsimney gestures.
A wall of force surrounds Ketsimney.
Yardie springs from hiding and aim a blow at Ketsimney's head!
[SMR result: 112 (Open d100: 53, Penalty: 5)]
Ketsimney is dazed!
Yardie retreats back into the shadows.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.
Yardie leap from hiding to strike!
Yardie attempts to punch Ketsimney!
Yardie has good positioning against Ketsimney.
 UAF: 645 vs UDF: 833 = 0.774 * MM: 106 + d100: 37 = 119
 ... and hit for 1 point of damage!
 Ineffectual strike to back! Did she even notice?
Roundtime: 3 sec.
Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.
Murmuring into the air, Ketsimney prepares a spell, causing tiny pinpoints of silver-hazed light to dance along her form. As she gestures, the starbursts link together, forming ethereal constellations that fade into the air...
Ketsimney gestures.
An invisible force guides Ketsimney.
Yardie attempts to punch Ketsimney!
You have good positioning against Ketsimney.
 UAF: 645 vs UDF: 829 = 0.778 * MM: 103 + d100: 1 = 81
 A close miss!
As Ketsimney attempts to strike with her midnight black nagimaki, a surge of power flows out of it, through Ketsimney, and leaps out at you!
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from Ketsimney!
 CS: +420 - TD: +359 + CvA: 0 + d100: +30 - -5 == +96
 Warded off!
 Yardie is briefly startled, but quickly regain his composure.
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at you!
 ** Ketsimney's midnight black nagimaki glows brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around Yardie! **
Like sand through an hourglass, your visions of the future slip away and fade from your mind.
Yardie is surrounded by a murky veil.
Yardie feels his forehead pulse as your mind relaxes.
 AS: +738 vs DS: +432 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +72 = +407
 ... and hits for 73 points of damage!
 Gruesome slash to Yardie's throat!
 That stings... for about a second.
Yardie drops dead.
The guiding force leaves Ketsimney.
Dhairn quietly says, "Heck of a swing."</pre>

===Anru vs. Brutish===
 "Candidate Anru will face Sarissa Brutish."
Brutish turns to face Anru.

Anru nods.

Anru turns to face Brutish.

Interlocking his fingers above his head, Brutish stretches slowly, extending his spine in a satisfying stretch.

Brutish turns toward Anru and renders a sharp salute with his golvern katar.

Schalyne recites:
 "Candidates are you ready?"

Dhairn quietly says, "Two dual wielders.."

Brutish nods at Schalyne.

Anru nods at Schalyne.

Schalyne recites:
 "So it shall be."

Schalyne recites:
 "At your will."

<pre{{log2}}>[SMR result: 69 (Open d100: 42, Bonus: 10)]
Brutish feints to the left, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.
Brutish cackles!
Brutish hurls himself at Anru!

[SMR result: 8 (Open d100: 16, Penalty: 10)]
Brutish fails to bring Anru down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

Speaking in Faendryl, Brutish quietly says, "Nice."

Brutish throws back his head and lets out a thundering holler!
[SMR result: 66 (Open d100: 39, Bonus: 10)]
Brutish feints low, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

Brutish grins.
Brutish leans to his left slightly.
Brutish leans to his right slightly.

(Anru swings his iron mace rapidly forward, flicking towards Brutish's head.)
[SMR result: 103 (Open d100: 76, Bonus: 10)]
Brutish feints to the left, Anru buys the ruse and moves to block the blow that never came!
Brutish lets out an aggressive snarl and takes a spinning leap towards Anru!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!

Anru dodges just in the nick of time!

Brutish cackles!

Brutish looks determined and focused.

In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Brutish engages Anru in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
Anru gracefully avoids the attack!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +756 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +16 = -131
 A clean miss.

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
By amazing chance, Anru evades the attack!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
Anru moves at the last moment to evade the attack!

Brutish grins.

Anru surveys his surroundings carefully.

Brutish grins.

(Anru watches the flurry of attacks, and nods slowly.)

Brutish chuckles.

Brutish glances at Anru and bursts into tears!

Brutish grins.

Brutish stares down Anru and lets out an eerie, modulating cry!
[SSR result: 92 (Open d100: 8)]

Brutish grins.

Anru surveys his surroundings carefully.
[SMR result: 123 (Open d100: 82, Bonus: 10)]
Anru feints to the left, Brutish buys the ruse and moves to block the blow that never came!

[SMR result: 71 (Open d100: 44, Bonus: 10)]
Brutish feints high, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

Brutish snickers.

Brutish leans to his left slightly.

Speaking in Faendryl, Anru says, "Well prepared."

Brutish adopts an agreeable expression.

Brutish hurls himself at Anru!
[SMR result: 76 (Open d100: 84, Penalty: 10)]
Brutish fails to bring Anru down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

Anru hurls himself at Brutish!
[SMR result: 50 (Open d100: 66, Penalty: 30)]
Anru fails to bring Brutish down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

Brutish hurls himself at Anru!
[SMR result: 24 (Open d100: 32, Penalty: 10)]
Brutish fails to bring Anru down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

Brutish bounces around happily.
Brutish glares at Anru and lets out a nerve-shattering bellow!
[SSR result: 141 (Open d100: 57)]
Anru is startled enough to lose initiative!

Brutish hurls himself at Anru!
[SMR result: 33 (Open d100: 26, Penalty: 10)]
Brutish fails to bring Anru down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

[SMR result: 75 (Open d100: 48, Bonus: 10)]
Brutish feints low, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

[SMR result: 56 (Open d100: 29, Bonus: 10)]
Brutish feints low, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

Anru nods at Brutish.
Anru stares down Brutish and lets out an eerie, modulating cry!
[SSR result: 163 (Open d100: 73)]

Brutish looks at Anru in utter terror!
Brutish lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Anru hurls himself at Brutish!
[SMR result: 161 (Open d100: 77, Bonus: 70)]
Anru pins Brutish to the ground, knocks the wind out of him, and quickly jumps to his feet!
 ... 24 points of damage!
The attack exposes a vulnerability in Brutish's defenses!
 ** A spike on Anru's blued steel vambraces jabs into Brutish! **
 ... 5 points of damage!
 Minor puncture to the back.

Brutish shakes with a sudden rage and breaks free of his motionless state!
The berserker's rage leaves Brutish's eyes.

Brutish gathers himself and shakes off the fear.

Brutish cackles!

Speaking in Faendryl, Brutish quietly exclaims, "Nice!"

Anru nods firmly at Brutish.

Brutish rolls forward, then springs to his feet, ready again for action!
Brutish hurls himself at Anru!
[SMR result: 37 (Open d100: 46, Penalty: 12)]
Brutish fails to bring Anru down, but manages to scramble to his feet!

Brutish's air of vulnerability dissipates.
[SMR result: 48 (Open d100: 22, Bonus: 9)]
Brutish feints high, but Anru isn't fooled for a second.

Brutish stares down Anru and lets out an eerie, modulating cry!
[SSR result: 160 (Open d100: 76)]
[SSR result: 93 (Open d100: 9)]
Anru looks at Brutish in utter terror!

Brutish looks determined and focused.

In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Brutish engages Anru in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +391 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +24 = +242
 ... and hits for 13 points of damage!
 Slash to Anru's left leg hits high!
 Kinda makes your knees weak, huh?
Surprisingly, Brutish manages to effortlessly reverse his momentum and strike again!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +377 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +57 = +289
 ... and hits for 16 points of damage!
 Quick slash catches Anru's cheek!
 Dimples are always nice.

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +364 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +97 = +342
 ... and hits for 23 points of damage!
 Smooth slash to Anru's hip!
 Nice crunching sound.

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +352 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +54 = +311
 ... and hits for 19 points of damage!
 Hesitant slash to Anru's upper right arm!
 Just a scratch.

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +349 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +65 = +325
 ... and hits for 22 points of damage!
 Blade slashes across Anru's face!
 Nice nose job.
 He is stunned!

Dhairn quietly says, "First blood.."

Anru gathers himself and shakes off the fear.

Brutish looks determined and focused.
In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Brutish engages Anru in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Brutish attempts to jab Anru!
 UAF: 641 vs UDF: 749 = 0.855 * MM: 3 + d100: 94 = 96
 A close miss!

Brutish attempts to jab Anru!
 UAF: 641 vs UDF: 749 = 0.855 * MM: -4 + d100: 45 = 42
 A clean miss!

Brutish attempts to jab Anru!
 UAF: 641 vs UDF: 749 = 0.855 * MM: 8 + d100: 11 = 17
 A clean miss!

Brutish attempts to jab Anru!
 UAF: 641 vs UDF: 749 = 0.855 * MM: -23 + d100: 19 = 0
 Nowhere close!

Brutish attempts to jab Anru!
 UAF: 641 vs UDF: 749 = 0.855 * MM: -24 + d100: 51 = 31
 A clean miss!

Anru lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Anru spins around looking for something to attack!

Anru lets out a blood curdling scream of frustration!
The berserker's rage leaves Anru's eyes.

Brutish cackles!
A shimmering aura surrounds Anru.
A faint blue glow surrounds Anru's hands.
[SMR result: 31 (Open d100: -2, Bonus: 5)]
Anru feints to the right, but Brutish isn't fooled for a second.

Interlocking his fingers above his head, Brutish stretches slowly, extending his spine in a satisfying stretch.
[SMR result: 104 (Open d100: 71, Bonus: 16)]
Brutish feints low, Anru buys the ruse and moves to block the blow that never came!

[SMR result: 69 (Open d100: 36, Bonus: 16)]
Brutish feints to the left, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

[SMR result: 185 (Open d100: 151, Bonus: 5)]
Anru feints to the right, Brutish buys the ruse and twists awkwardly to block the blow that never came!

Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
 AS: +698 vs DS: +384 with AvD: +18 + d100 roll: +19 = +351
 ... and hits for 23 points of damage!
 Bones in right arm crack.

Brutish grins.

Brutish looks determined and focused.

In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Brutish engages Anru in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +619 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +76 = +66
 A clean miss.

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
Anru evades the attack with ease!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
With extreme effort, Anru beats back the attack with his mace!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
Anru barely dodges the attack!

[SMR result: 101 (Open d100: 66, Bonus: 6)]
Anru feints to the right, Brutish buys the ruse and moves to block the blow that never came!
Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!

Brutish barely dodges the attack!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +587 vs DS: +385 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +10 = +234
 ... and hits for 10 points of damage!
 Diagonal slash to Anru's weapon arm.
 Strike misses but bruises a few knuckles.
Brutish's attention shifts away from Anru's critical weaknesses.

Anru looks determined and focused.
In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Anru engages Brutish in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
 AS: +698 vs DS: +382 with AvD: +18 + d100 roll: +35 = +369
 ... and hits for 24 points of damage!
 Finger ripped away from left hand.

Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
By amazing chance, Brutish evades the attack!

Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
With no room to spare, Brutish manages to parry the blow with his mithril katar!

Brutish's focus sharpens as he gains a sudden, anticipatory tension.

Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
In the nick of time, Brutish interposes his golvern katar between himself and the blow!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!

Anru skillfully interposes his mace between himself and the incoming strike, deflecting it harmlessly to the side!
[SMR result: 42 (Open d100: 6, Bonus: 7)]
Anru feints to the right, but Brutish isn't fooled for a second.

Anru grins.

Brutish chuckles.

[SMR result: 89 (Open d100: 58, Bonus: 14)]
Brutish feints high, Anru almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

Brutish's attention shifts away from Anru's critical weaknesses.
Brutish eases back and his tension abates somewhat.
[SMR result: 58 (Open d100: 22, Bonus: 7)]
Anru feints low, Brutish almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.

Brutish lets out an aggressive snarl and takes a spinning leap towards Anru!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
 AS: +631 vs DS: +395 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +100 = +358
 ... and hits for 22 points of damage!
 Feint to Anru's head!
 Quick flick at his weapon hand!
 Nasty cut to right hand!

Anru glares at Brutish and lets out a nerve-shattering bellow!
[SSR result: 113 (Open d100: 28)]
Brutish is startled enough to lose initiative!

Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
Amazingly, Brutish manages to parry the attack with his katar!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at Anru!
In the nick of time, Anru interposes his pale ora mace between himself and the blow!

Anru redirects the momentum of his parry, hauling his black iron mace around to clobber Brutish!
[SMR result: 158 (Open d100: 125, Bonus: 5)]
Anru swings a long-hafted black iron mace at Brutish!
 AS: +698 vs DS: +407 with AvD: +18 + d100 roll: +78 = +387
 ... and hits for 33 points of damage!
 Blow to chest causes Brutish's heart to skip a beat.
 He is stunned!

Anru's attention shifts away from Brutish's critical weaknesses.
Anru's mace rebounds from the impact and wallops Brutish again!
 ... 35 points of damage!

Brutish lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Brutish's attention shifts away from Anru's critical weaknesses.

Brutish shakes off the stun and begins frothing at the mouth!

The berserker's rage leaves Brutish's eyes.

Brutish grins.

Anru raises an eyebrow.

Brutish starts chortling.

Anru stares down Brutish and lets out an eerie, modulating cry!
[SSR result: 104 (Open d100: 19)]

Brutish looks at Anru in utter terror!

Anru hurls himself at Brutish!
[SMR result: 173 (Open d100: 91, Bonus: 68)]
Anru pins Brutish to the ground, knocks the wind out of him, and quickly jumps to his feet!
 ... 28 points of damage!
The attack exposes a vulnerability in Brutish's defenses!

Speaking in Faendryl, Brutish quietly exclaims, "Nice!"

Brutish gathers himself and shakes off the fear.

Brutish rolls to the right, then springs to his feet, ready again for action!

The brilliant aura fades away from Brutish.

Brutish's air of vulnerability dissipates.

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Anru, Brutish asks, "You good to keep going?"

Speaking in Faendryl, Anru says, "That my foe persists is a credit to him. I will yield."

Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Anru, Brutish says, "You bleedin' a bit."

Brutish turns toward Anru and renders a salute with his golvern katar.

Anru hangs a long-hafted black iron mace from one of the straps on his leather bandolier.

Brutish carefully hangs his katar from his swordbelt.

Brutish carefully hangs his katar from his swordbelt. It rattles against the katar hanging from it, and he carefully adjusts them.

Anru hangs a gold-studded pale ora mace from one of the straps on his leather bandolier.</pre>

Schalyne says, "A well matched pair."

Brutish grins.

Anru turns toward Brutish and renders a painful hand salute.

Vaeldrys says, "A captivating match."

Schalyne says, "Well matched."

Schalyne says, "We have seen control, and stamina, and death."

Schalyne says, "There is no shame in yielding."

Schalyne says, "To know your skills."

Schalyne says, "There is no shame in death, it will come to us all."

Schalyne recites:
 "The candidates will recess for five minutes where they will face one of the masters of the academy."

==Phase Two - Candidates vs. Mentor==
'''''Academy Nexus, Palestra Arena'''''
''Built in an outside area of the academy, the arena is surrounded by a wall of clear energy that rises into the air, joining at a central focal point and creating a shimmering dome.  Several passageways can be seen behind the magical barrier.  The ground of the area is covered in multi-hued cobblestones.  There are no adornments or obstacles that can be seen except random areas that are blackened or discolored.''

===Khobra===
<pre{{log2}}>Mishrac says, "You."
Khobra examines Mishrac closely, sizing him up and taking note of all the details.
Khobra seems less resolute.
Khobra's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around her arms.
Speaking in Faendryl, Khobra softly asks, "It is you I face?"
Mishrac says, "I am the one here."
Mishrac says, "A Faendryl."
Speaking softly in Faendryl to Mishrac, Khobra introduces, "I am called Kee-ho"Bee'Raa."
Khobra removes a black ora no-dachi with a dark emerald pommel from in her ebon longcoat.
Mishrac asks, "And will you fight me?"
Mishrac glances at Khobra.
Speaking softly in Faendryl to Mishrac, Khobra says, "I-i most. To defend the Patriarch."
Mishrac asks, "You fight me to defend our Patriarch?"
Mishrac asks, "You feel he needs defending from me?"
Mishrac shakes his head.
Mishrac says, "Let us begin."
Speaking softly in Faendryl to Mishrac, Khobra remarks, "I feel the need to be, which is his Will."
Mishrac lunges forward at Khobra with his mithril shield and attempts a shield bash!
[SMR result: 110 (Open d100: 53, Penalty: 3)]
Mishrac lashes out with a feeble shield bash!
   ... 7 points of damage!
   Blow grazes right leg.
   ... 15 points of damage!
   Sprained ankle!  Khobra won't be running soon.
   She is stunned!
The attack exposes a vulnerability in Khobra's defenses!
 ** A spike on Mishrac's mithril shield jabs into Khobra! **
   ... 30 points of damage!
   Fine shot pierces jugular vein!  The brain wonders where all its oxygen went, briefly.
 * Khobra drops dead at your feet!</pre>

===Yardie===
<pre{{log2}}>Mishrac asks, "Are you ready?"
Yardie nods at Mishrac.
Mishrac nods.
Yardie attempt to blend with the surroundings.
Yardie is now targeting Mishrac.

Yardie springs from hiding and aim a blow at Mishrac's head!
[SMR result: 122 (Open d100: 71, Penalty: 25)]
Mishrac is dazed and is driven to his knees!
 ** Yardie's vultite katar glows brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around Mishrac! **
Mishrac begins to breathe less deeply.
A murky veil surrounds Mishrac.
Yardie retreats back into the shadows.

Yardie comes out of hiding.
Yardie crouches and sweeps a leg at Mishrac!
[SMR result: 194 (Open d100: 65, Bonus: 50)]
Mishrac falls to the ground! You deftly regain your footing.
His attack exposes a vulnerability in Mishrac's defenses!
 ** Yardie's elven leg guards release a shimmering beam of disintegration at Mishrac! **
 ... 14 points of damage!
 Light blast to left hand drills a hole straight through palm, just large enough to hold that spare wand.

With a broad flourish, Yardie sweeps his vultite katar into a whirling display of keen-edged menace!
[SMR result: 96 (Open d100: 22, Bonus: 48)]
Yardie remains alert and nimble, ready to move.
Yardie attempt to blend with the surroundings.

Yardie springs from hiding and aim a blow at Mishrac's head!
[SMR result: 97 (Open d100: 43, Penalty: 23)]
Mishrac is annoyed, but otherwise unaffected.
Yardie retreats back into the shadows.

Mishrac searches around for a moment.

Mishrac's air of vulnerability dissipates.

Yardie comes out of hiding.
Yardie raises your heel high, attempting to footstomp Mishrac!
[SMR result: 118 (Open d100: 51, Bonus: 2)]
Yardie brings his foot down solidly on Mishrac!
Mishrac bounces around distracted by the pain!

Yardie crouches and sweeps a leg at Mishrac!
[SMR result: 237 (Open d100: 180, Penalty: 8)]
Mishrac falls to the ground! Yardie deftly regains your footing.
Yardie's attack exposes a vulnerability in Mishrac's defenses!

With a broad flourish, Yardie sweep his vultite katar into a whirling display of keen-edged menace!
All of a sudden, Mishrac rolls hard to his side, and then leaps to his feet!
[SMR result: 76 (Open d100: 72, Penalty: 8)]
Yardie makes a precise attempt to jab Mishrac!
You have decent positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 895 = 0.678 * MM: 45 + d100: 13 = 43
 A clean miss!

Mishrac positions himself to attack you.
Yardie outmaneuvers the attack and completely avoids it!

After a quick assessment of your surroundings, you haul back with one foot and let it fly!
[SMR result: 108 (Open d100: 52, Bonus: 2)]
Yardie manages to kick a large clump of dust at Mishrac!
Score! Direct hit to Mishrac's face!
Yardie blinded Mishrac!

Yardie crouches and sweeps a leg at Mishrac!
[SMR result: 101 (Open d100: 19, Bonus: 17)]
Mishrac falls to the ground! Yardie deftly regains your footing.
Yardie's attack exposes a vulnerability in Mishrac's defenses!
 ** Yardie's elven leg guards release a shimmering beam of disintegration at Mishrac! **
 ... 1 point of damage!
 Unpleasant wound to right arm!

Yardie makes a precise attempt to punch Mishrac!
Yardie's attack is hindered by holding a vultite katar!
All of a sudden, Mishrac rolls hard to his side, and then leaps to his feet!
Yardie has decent positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 878 = 0.691 * MM: 45 + d100: 8 = 39

Mishrac swings a dark bladed falcata at Yardie!
Yardie evades the attack by a hair!
Mishrac's vision clears.

Mishrac swings a dark bladed falcata at Yardie!
With blinding speed, Yardie dodges the attack!

With a broad flourish, Yardie sweeps his vultite katar into a whirling display of keen-edged menace!
[SMR result: 65 (Open d100: 48, Penalty: 9)]
Yardie remains alert and nimble, ready to move.

With subtlety and speed, Yardie aims to clandestinely vanish into the shadows.
Yardie quickly leaps from hiding to strike!
Yardie makes a precise attempt to punch Mishrac!
Yardie's attack is hindered by holding a vultite katar!
Yardie has decent positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 617 = 0.983 * MM: 56 + d100: 24 = 79
 A close miss!
Yardie retreat back into the shadows.

Yardie quickly leaps from hiding to strike!
Yardie makes a precise attempt to punch Mishrac!
Yardie's attack is hindered by holding a vultite katar!
Yardie has good positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 619 = 0.980 * MM: 73 + d100: 73 = 144
 ... and hit for 13 points of damage!
 Wild swing heavily impacts right forearm, fracturing the bone!
 He is stunned!
Yardie retreats back into the shadows.
Mishrac's air of vulnerability dissipates.

With a broad flourish, Yardie sweeps your vultite katar into a whirling display of keen-edged menace!
[SMR result: 62 (Open d100: 23, Bonus: 29)]
Yardie makes a precise attempt to punch Mishrac!
Yardie's attack is hindered by holding a vultite katar!
Yardie has good positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 854 = 0.710 * MM: 60 + d100: 39 = 81
 A close miss!

Mishrac says, "Quick."

Yardie says, "I try to be."

Mishrac says, "And good in the shadows."

Yardie says, "I hope it does serve me."

Yardie begins to watch Mishrac intently out of the corner of his eyes, while trying not to be too obvious about it.

Yardie attempts to blend with the surroundings.
Yardie leap from hiding to strike!
Yardie makes a precise attempt to punch Mishrac!
Yardie's attack is hindered by holding a vultite katar!
Yardie has excellent positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 612 = 0.991 * MM: 79 + d100: 23 = 101
 ... and hit for 1 point of damage!
 Lackluster strike to right arm fails to impress.

Mishrac says, "Very quick."

Yardie says, "Defense is viscous though."

Yardie attempts to blend with the surroundings.
Yardie springs from hiding and aim a blow at Mishrac's head!
[SMR result: 75 (Open d100: 21, Penalty: 23)]
Mishrac is annoyed, but otherwise unaffected.
Yardie retreat back into the shadows.

Yardie springs from hiding and aim a blow at Mishrac's head!
[SMR result: 62 (Open d100: 8, Penalty: 23)]
Mishrac is annoyed, but otherwise unaffected.
Yardie retreat back into the shadows.

You spring from hiding and aim a blow at Mishrac's head!
[SMR result: 132 (Open d100: 78, Penalty: 23)]
Mishrac is paralyzed and is driven to his knees!
Yardie retreats back into the shadows.

Yardie leaps from hiding to strike!
Yardie makes a precise attempt to punch Mishrac!
Yardie's attack is hindered by holding a vultite katar!
You have excellent positioning against Mishrac.
 UAF: 607 vs UDF: 610 = 0.995 * MM: 111 + d100: 71 = 181
 ... and hit for 23 points of damage!
 Fully extended punch crushes the bones in Mishrac's right arm.
 He is stunned!

Yardie crouches and sweeps a leg at Mishrac!
[SMR result: 210 (Open d100: 35, Bonus: 96)]
Mishrac falls to the ground! You deftly regain your footing.
Yardie's attack exposes a vulnerability in Mishrac's defenses!

With a broad flourish, Yardie sweeps his vultite katar into a whirling display of keen-edged menace!
[SMR result: 194 (Open d100: 72, Bonus: 96)]
Yardie remains alert and nimble, ready to move.
Mishrac is already missing that!
You let yourself relax a little.

Yardie asks, "Armless. It is over, no?"

Mishrac stands up.
Mishrac's air of vulnerability dissipates.

Mishrac bows to Yardie.

Yardie bows to Mishrac.

Mishrac says, "I will yield to your skill."

Yardie says, "Thank you sir."

Yardie hugs Mishrac.

Yardie coughs.

Yardie says, "Err....sorry."

Yardie blinks.

*Yardie leaves the arena.*</pre>

==Phase Three - Candidates vs. Demon==
<pre{{log2}}>

A massive incarnadine [[vathor]] arrives, its membranous black wings spreading slightly.

Vaeldrys gestures.
The magic of Vaeldrys's spell falters as it takes hold on Vaeldrys, its energies diminished.

A burst of deep indigo light surrounds Dhairn's sculpted body armor as a series of deep indigo and cobalt blue ethereal chains encase his body to protect against a massive incarnadine vathor's attack!
A massive incarnadine vathor pounds at Dhairn with its fist!
  AS: +567 vs DS: +976 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +12 = -365
   A clean miss.

Murmuring into the air, Ketsimney prepares a spell, causing tiny pinpoints of silver-hazed light to dance along her form.  As she gestures, the starbursts link together, forming ethereal constellations that fade into the air...
Ketsimney gestures.
A muted pale blue sphere surrounds Ketsimney.

Khobra carefully weaves her spell into the air, trails of indigo and silver mist following the somatic components.  Twisting and twining, the skeins of energy slip away from her, leaving moisture to drop from her fingertips...
Khobra gestures.
Nothing happens.

Ethereal bearded-dragon eels coil to life around Dhairn's arm and chest, writhing and riding hidden currents to form a chelioboros above his gesturing hand. They fade away while his voice becomes but a whisper.
Dhairn gestures.
Fingers of fog-hued mist appear and begin to twirl around Dhairn, coalescing into a scintillant miasma.

Anru surveys his surroundings carefully.
>
[SMR result: 92 (Open d100: 40)]
Anru feints to the left, a massive incarnadine vathor almost buys the ruse, but recovers just in time.
>
Tayler hurls himself at a massive incarnadine vathor!
[SMR result: -76 (Open d100: 34, Penalty: 20)]
Tayler fails to bring a massive incarnadine vathor down, but manages to scramble to his feet!
>
A massive incarnadine vathor raises its huge foot and brings it down sharply, sending forth a ring of blazing blue fire rippling outwards!
A burning ripple of intense blue flames moves outward from a massive incarnadine vathor.
Brutish is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Back bursts into a spectacular display of flames.  Bet it hurts too.
   He is stunned!
Ketsimney is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 21 points of damage!
   Flames cook Ketsimney's back.  Looks about medium well.
   She is stunned!
Khobra is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 40 points of damage!
   Left arm burnt away at elbow.  Ointment won't help.
   She is stunned!
Xylador is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 37 points of damage!
   The lower half of Xylador's right leg is almost completely burned away.
   He is stunned!
Tayler is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 40 points of damage!
   Head reduced to a charred stump.
 * Tayler drops dead at your feet!

Tayler seems less resolute.
The warm glow fades from around Tayler.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Tayler suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Tayler seems a bit less imposing.
The bright luminescence fades from around Tayler.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Tayler.
The barrier of force around Tayler dissipates.
Tayler's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around his arms.
The air about Tayler stops shimmering.
The deep blue glow leaves Tayler.
Tayler becomes solid again.
Tayler appears less confident.
The guiding force leaves Tayler.
The light blue glow leaves Tayler.
The powerful look leaves Tayler.
Tayler seems to lose some dexterity.
The dim aura fades from around Tayler.
Tayler returns to normal color.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Tayler.
Anru is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 36 points of damage!
   Left arm incinerated.  Unfortunate.
   He is stunned!
Dhairn is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
Yardie is forced out of hiding as he is knocked to the ground by the intense blue flaming ripples.
Yardie's tree moss ankle-cuff pulses briefly, deflecting some of the burning damage!
   ... 15 points of damage!
   Burst of flames char abdomen a crispy black.
   He is stunned!
Alanisse is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 50 points of damage!
   Left leg completely charred.
   She is stunned!
Vaeldrys is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 35 points of damage!
   Right arm scorched so bad it might as well be gone.
   He is stunned!

Tayler's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

A massive incarnadine vathor cleaves a burning trail of fiery sigils through the air.

Dhairn tries to pull Yardie towards him.

A massive incarnadine vathor eyes burn with an intense black fire as it glares harshly at Brutish!
The chaotic nature of the incarnadine vathor causes Dhairn's magic to dissipate harmlessly.
A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
  CS: +479 - TD: +435 + CvA: -46 + d100: +87 - -5 == +90
  Warded off!
  A dull grey beam snakes out toward Dhairn, but dissipates upon impact.
>
Dhairn stands up.

A massive incarnadine vathor cleaves a burning trail of fiery sigils through the air.

Dhairn just tried to pull Alanisse to her feet, but Alanisse couldn't stand on her own and she falls over!

A blast of heat explodes from Ketsimney's midnight black nagimaki as the violet flames surrounding it gain new life.

A massive incarnadine vathor eyes burn with an intense black fire as it glares harshly at Brutish!
The chaotic nature of the incarnadine vathor causes Dhairn's magic to dissipate harmlessly.
A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
  CS: +512 - TD: +426 + CvA: -46 + d100: +46 - -5 == +91
  Warded off!
A massive incarnadine vathor's cast misses Dhairn.  Nothing more happens.

Dhairn just tried to pull Vaeldrys to his feet, but Vaeldrys couldn't stand on his own and he falls over!

The chaotic nature of the incarnadine vathor causes Dhairn's magic to dissipate harmlessly.
A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
A massive incarnadine vathor moves to attack Dhairn, but freezes momentarily before madly clawing at its eyes!

Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Xylador lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Ketsimney stands up.

Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Brutish lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Anru lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Xylador shakes off the stun and begins frothing at the mouth!
The berserker's rage leaves Xylador's eyes.

The chaotic nature of the incarnadine vathor causes Dhairn's magic to dissipate harmlessly.
A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
A massive incarnadine vathor tries to bite Dhairn!
  AS: +563 vs DS: +885 with AvD: +7 + d100 roll: +38 = -277
   A clean miss.

Xylador stands up.

Brutish jumps to his feet snarling in anger!

Ketsimney looks determined and focused.
In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Ketsimney engages a massive incarnadine vathor in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
As Ketsimney attempts to strike with her midnight black nagimaki, a surge of power flows out of it, through Ketsimney, and leaps out at the vathor!
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from Ketsimney!
  CS: +420 - TD: +602 + CvA: +25 + d100: +50 == -107
  Warded off!
  The incarnadine vathor appears startled briefly, but quickly regains its composure.
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +354 vs DS: +570 with AvD: +12 + d100 roll: +95 = -109
   A clean miss.
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +354 vs DS: +570 with AvD: +12 + d100 roll: +69 = -135
   A clean miss.
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +354 vs DS: +570 with AvD: +12 + d100 roll: +89 = -115
   A clean miss.
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
The incarnadine vathor evades the attack by a hair!

Anru staggers about trying to shake the stun!

Ethereal bearded-dragon eels coil to life around Dhairn's arm and chest, writhing and riding hidden currents to form a chelioboros above his gesturing hand. They fade away while his voice becomes but a whisper.
Dhairn gestures.
An invisible force guides Dhairn.

A massive incarnadine vathor cleaves a burning trail of fiery sigils through the air.

Brutish assaults a massive incarnadine vathor with an unrelenting fury!
Brutish's golvern katar pulses with a soft white light as it cleaves a burning swath through the chaotic forces shrouding the incarnadine vathor!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +612 vs DS: +728 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +50 = -44
   A clean miss.
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +612 vs DS: +728 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +9 = -85
   A clean miss.
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +612 vs DS: +728 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +80 = -14
   A clean miss.
Brutish's mithril katar is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +612 vs DS: +728 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +91 = -3
   A clean miss.

Anru staggers about trying to shake the stun!

Xylador snaps his arm forward, hurling his spiked vultite greatshield at a massive incarnadine vathor with all his might!
The spiked vultite greatshield flashes toward a massive incarnadine vathor!
[SMR result: -99 (Open d100: 46, Bonus: 5)]
The spiked vultite greatshield flies wide, narrowly missing a massive incarnadine vathor!
Xylador deftly catches his spiked vultite greatshield on the rebound.

A massive incarnadine vathor eyes burn with an intense black fire as it glares harshly at Xylador!
A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
Starburst patterns of pale blue light sweep forward from Dhairn's chest and infuse the deep blue glow with their energy.
  CS: +512 - TD: +451 + CvA: -46 + d100: +6 - -5 == +26
  Warded off!
A massive incarnadine vathor's cast misses Dhairn.  Nothing more happens.

Dhairn winces.

Brutish assaults a massive incarnadine vathor with an unrelenting fury!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
The incarnadine vathor evades the attack with ease!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +612 vs DS: +732 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +52 = -46
   A clean miss.
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
The incarnadine vathor dodges just in the nick of time!
Surprisingly, Brutish manages to effortlessly reverse his momentum and strike again!

Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +612 vs DS: +732 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +66 = -32
   A clean miss.
Brutish's mithril katar is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!
Brutish punches with a light blue golvern katar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
By amazing chance, the incarnadine vathor evades the attack!

A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
A burst of deep indigo light surrounds Dhairn's sculpted body armor as a series of deep indigo and cobalt blue ethereal chains encase his body to protect against a massive incarnadine vathor's attack!
A massive incarnadine vathor tries to bite Dhairn!
  AS: +563 vs DS: +910 with AvD: +7 + d100 roll: +11 = -329
   A clean miss.

Ketsimney looks determined and focused.
In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Ketsimney engages a massive incarnadine vathor in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
A heavy barrier of stone momentarily forms around a massive incarnadine vathor and blocks the attack!
As Ketsimney attempts to strike with her midnight black nagimaki, a surge of power flows out of it, through Ketsimney, and leaps out at the vathor!
A brilliant aura begins to radiate from Ketsimney!
  CS: +420 - TD: +599 + CvA: +25 + d100: +14 == -140
  Warded off!
  The incarnadine vathor appears startled briefly, but quickly regains its composure.
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +709 vs DS: +560 with AvD: +12 + d100 roll: +39 = +200
   ... and hits for 34 points of damage!
   Slash to the incarnadine vathor's left leg hits high!
   Kinda makes your knees weak, huh?
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
By amazing chance, the incarnadine vathor evades the attack!
Ketsimney swings a midnight black nagimaki at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +709 vs DS: +555 with AvD: +12 + d100 roll: +55 = +221
   ... and hits for 44 points of damage!
   Feint to the left as the incarnadine vathor dodges that way!
   Deep gouges left in back.

Anru shakes off the stun and begins frothing at the mouth!
The berserker's rage leaves Anru's eyes.

The barrier of force around Brutish dissipates.

The barrier of force around Alanisse dissipates.

The barrier of force around Vaeldrys dissipates.

The barrier of force around Dhairn dissipates.

The barrier of force around Anru dissipates.

The barrier of force around Xylador dissipates.

The barrier of force around Ketsimney dissipates.

The barrier of force around Khobra dissipates.

With a percussive snap, Vaeldrys shakes out his arms in quick succession and bears down on a massive incarnadine vathor in a fury!
[SMR result: -64 (Open d100: 87, Penalty: 7)]
Relentless in his assault, Vaeldrys unleashes a frenzy of violence upon a massive incarnadine vathor!
Vaeldrys attempts to jab a massive incarnadine vathor!
Vaeldrys is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!

Xylador swings a jagged-spiked Faendryl spikestar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
The incarnadine vathor moves at the last moment to evade the attack!

A massive incarnadine vathor suddenly spreads its membranous black wings and ascends into the air, sending forth massive currents of wind buffeting the surroundings!

A gust of wind tugs at your sleeves.  Suddenly, a fierce wind rips through the area, scattering everything in its path and making it difficult to remain standing.
Dhairn is knocked over by the wind!
Ketsimney is unaffected.
Xylador is knocked over by the wind!
Brutish is unaffected.
Anru is unaffected.
The magic of the incarnadine vathor's spell unravels violently, spiraling into Vaeldrys and darkening his metallic grey veins to black!
The wind then subsides.
The incarnadine vathor disappears into the sky.

Anru stands up.

Ketsimney concentrates deeply for a moment.

The sound of metal on bone comes from Archales's mouth.

Brutish spins around looking for something to attack!
Brutish lets out a blood curdling scream of frustration!

The berserker's rage leaves Brutish's eyes.

Vaeldrys hesitates, losing the rhythm of his assault.  He takes a shaky breath in a visible effort to calm himself.

Ethereal bearded-dragon eels coil to life around Dhairn's arm and chest, writhing and riding hidden currents to form a chelioboros above his gesturing hand. They fade away while his voice becomes but a whisper.
Dhairn gestures.
As Dhairn issues the last syllable of his spell, an indigo nimbus formulates before him and settles into his skin.

Murmuring into the air, Ketsimney prepares a spell, causing tiny pinpoints of silver-hazed light to dance along her form.  As she gestures, the starbursts link together, forming ethereal constellations that fade into the air...
Ketsimney gestures.
An invisible force guides Ketsimney.

Yardie comes out of hiding.
Yardie stands up.

A brief look of panic flits across Dhairn's face and is immediately followed by a silvery nimbus suffused with indigo waves settling upon his shoulders, chest, and back.

Khobra stands up.

Dhairn stands up.

Vaeldrys concentrates deeply for a moment.
Vaeldrys looks a little better.

All of a sudden, Xylador rolls hard to his side, and then leaps to his feet!
[SMR result: 169 (Open d100: 43, Bonus: 23)]
A faint sound of wings beating draws your attention upwards as a massive shadow descends, its very form set aflame!
The vathor seems to be descending straight towards Xylador, a massive spear wreathed in flames clutched in its claws!

The vathor's  impales Xylador savagely as he's slammed into the ground!
   ... 17 points of damage!
   Strike to abdomen punctures stomach!
   He is stunned!
A massive incarnadine vathor lets loose an unearthly, bestial scream as it clutches the  tightly in its claws, sending forth waves of intense black flames!
A burning ring of void-black flames moves outward from a massive incarnadine vathor.
Xylador is buffeted by the void-black flames.
   ... 39 points of damage!
   Flame burns everything but the bones from Xylador's left hand.
Ketsimney is buffeted by the void-black flames, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 32 points of damage!
   Left arm burnt away at elbow.  Ointment won't help.
   She is stunned!
Khobra is buffeted by the void-black flames, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 40 points of damage!
   The lower half of Khobra's right leg is almost completely burned away.
   She is stunned!
Brutish is buffeted by the void-black flames, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Abdomen bursts into flames.  Would be funny without the blood.
   He is stunned!
Anru is buffeted by the void-black flames, and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 23 points of damage!
   Flames incinerate right leg to the bone.  Not a pleasant sight.
   He is stunned!
Dhairn is buffeted by the void-black flames, and is knocked to the ground.
Yardie is forced out of hiding as he is knocked to the ground by the void-black flames.
Yardie's tree moss ankle-cuff pulses briefly, deflecting some of the burning damage!
   ... 10 points of damage!
   Burst of flames to right leg burns skin bright red.
Alanisse is buffeted by the void-black flames.
   ... 45 points of damage!
   Left arm incinerated.  Unfortunate.
Vaeldrys is buffeted by the void-black flames.
   ... 40 points of damage!
   Left arm burnt away at elbow.  Ointment won't help.
   He is stunned!

A massive incarnadine vathor is momentarily distracted, but appears to lose complete interest in the miasma of fog-hued mist.
A massive incarnadine vathor pounds at Dhairn with its fist!
  AS: +567 vs DS: +793 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +49 = -145
   A clean miss.

The muted pale blue sphere surrounding Ketsimney flickers once and shudders before fading completely.

Dhairn stands up.

A massive incarnadine vathor raises its huge foot and brings it down sharply, sending forth a ring of blazing blue fire rippling outwards!
A burning ripple of intense blue flames moves outward from a massive incarnadine vathor.
Dhairn is buffeted by the intense blue flaming ripples, and is knocked to the ground.
Dhairn's holy armor resists burning damage and lessens the severity of the attack!
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to left arm.  That hurts a bit.

Yardie's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

Dhairn's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

Anru's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

Brutish's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

Xylador's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

Khobra's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in her eyes.

Ketsimney's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in her eyes.

Vaeldrys's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in his eyes.

Alanisse's muscles seem to strain for an instant.  A sense of loss can be seen in her eyes.

A massive incarnadine vathor cleaves a burning trail of fiery sigils through the air.

A brief look of wild exhilaration flits across Ketsimney's face and is immediately followed by a chaotic silver nimbus that beats restlessly upon her shoulders, chest, and back.

An incandescent veil fades from Ketsimney.

An incandescent veil fades from Vaeldrys.

An incandescent veil fades from Alanisse.

An incandescent veil fades from Yardie.

An incandescent veil fades from Dhairn.

An incandescent veil fades from Anru.

An incandescent veil fades from Brutish.

An incandescent veil fades from Xylador.

An incandescent veil fades from Khobra.

A massive incarnadine vathor eyes burn with an intense black fire as it glares harshly at Brutish!
  CS: +512 - TD: +345 + CvA: -21 + d100: +41 - -5 == +192
  Warding failed!
Wisps of black smoke swirl around Brutish and he bursts into flame causing 89 points of damage!
   ... 30 points of damage!
   Head explodes in flames!  Grab some marshmallows.
 * Brutish drops dead at your feet!

The warm glow fades from around Brutish.
Brutish seems less resolute.
Brutish's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around his arms.
Brutish seems a bit less imposing.
A massive incarnadine vathor's eyes blaze with pure incarnadine flames!

A massive incarnadine vathor glares around the area, its fire-ringed eyes flaring up higher.

Anru lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Ketsimney beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Ketsimney stands up.

Ketsimney whispers faintly and the ground rumbles for a moment, as dark green threads of energy swirl across the surface of her belt.

Ketsimney presses a small rune on her belt and sparks of deep green energy burst into existence and jagged chunks of dirt and rock erupt from the ground, rapidly spinning around her.

Anru jumps to his feet snarling in anger!

A massive incarnadine vathor cleaves a burning trail of fiery sigils through the air.

Dhairn stands up.

Vaeldrys stands up.

Superimposed over Dhairn's gauntlet-sword is the image of a silvery eel.  He raises his gauntlet-sword high overhead and strikes down upon a massive incarnadine vathor with the full weight of Ghezresh's intimidating presence.
[SMR result: 99 (Open d100: 75, Bonus: 1)]
A massive incarnadine vathor dodges out of the way!
[SMR result: -37 (Open d100: -61, Bonus: 1)]
A massive incarnadine vathor dodges out of the way!

Muted veins of metallic grey ripple beneath Vaeldrys's skin.

Alanisse stands up.

Ketsimney whispers faintly, but nothing seems to happen.
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An arc of yellow-green energy suddenly leaps up from Ketsimney's belt and flows into her hands.

Anru assaults a massive incarnadine vathor with an unrelenting fury!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +679 vs DS: +672 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +7 = +35
   A clean miss.
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +679 vs DS: +672 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +9 = +37
   A clean miss.
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +679 vs DS: +672 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +85 = +113
   ... and hits for 3 points of damage!
   Weak slash across chest!
   Slightly less painful than heartburn.
 ** Necrotic energy from Anru's white ritual warblade flares up momentarily! **

   Anru appears to gain succour from the unnatural energy!
Anru's white ritual warblade pulses with a soft white light as it cleaves a burning swath through the chaotic forces shrouding the incarnadine vathor!

Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
A heavy barrier of stone momentarily forms around a massive incarnadine vathor and blocks the attack!

A massive incarnadine vathor eyes burn with an intense black fire as it glares harshly at Dhairn!
  CS: +512 - TD: +426 + CvA: -46 + d100: +81 - -5 == +126
  Warding failed!
Wisps of black smoke swirl around Dhairn and he bursts into flame causing 26 points of damage!
Dhairn's holy armor resists burning damage and lessens the severity of the attack!
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to head.  That hurt a bit.
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to left arm.  That hurts a bit.
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to right hand.  Ouch.
The flames around Dhairn continue to burn!

A blast of heat explodes from Ketsimney's midnight black nagimaki as the violet flames surrounding it gain new life.
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Dhairn screams in agony as the flames continue to burn the flesh from his bones.

The silver nimbus surrounding Dhairn fades away.

Dhairn screams in agony as the flames continue to burn the flesh from his bones.

A massive incarnadine vathor cleaves a burning trail of fiery sigils through the air.

Dhairn screams in agony as the flames continue to burn the flesh from his bones.

Anru's surge of empowerment fades.

Vaeldrys's surge of empowerment fades.

Alanisse's surge of empowerment fades.

Dhairn's surge of empowerment fades.

Ketsimney's surge of empowerment fades.

Xylador's surge of empowerment fades.

Khobra's surge of empowerment fades.

Anru assaults a massive incarnadine vathor with an unrelenting fury!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +656 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +100 = +124
   ... and hits for 5 points of damage!
   Love tap upside the incarnadine vathor's head!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
A heavy barrier of stone momentarily forms around a massive incarnadine vathor and blocks the attack!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +656 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +26 = +50
   A clean miss.
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +656 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +93 = +117
   ... and hits for 3 points of damage!
   Glancing blow to the incarnadine vathor's right leg!

Vaeldrys attempts to kick a massive incarnadine vathor!
Vaeldrys is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!

A massive incarnadine vathor eyes burn with an intense black fire as it glares harshly at Dhairn!
A massive incarnadine vathor hurls a roaring ball of fire at Dhairn!
  AS: +465 vs DS: +830 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +61 = -282
   A clean miss.

A shadowy figure leaps from hiding to strike!
The figure attempts to punch a massive incarnadine vathor!
  UAF: 800 vs UDF: 755 = 1.059 * MM: 91 + d100: 86 = 182
  ... and hit for 31 points of damage!
  Wide swing connects with left shin, sweeping it hard to the side!
  The incarnadine vathor is knocked to the ground!
** Indigo and ethereal, an icicle-wreathed dragon eel bursts from from Yardie's ebon leather gloves, and explodes into a massive incarnadine vathor! **

The figure quickly disappears from view.

The muted grey veins beneath Vaeldrys's skin withdraw, submerging out of sight.

Xylador swings a jagged-spiked Faendryl spikestar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +435 vs DS: +493 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +60 = +24
   A clean miss.

Anru assaults a massive incarnadine vathor with an unrelenting fury!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +493 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +59 = +246
   ... and hits for 31 points of damage!
 ** Anru's white ritual warblade releases a blast of vibrating energy! **
   ... 10 points of damage!
   Light blow to right leg.
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +493 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +4 = +191
   ... and hits for 19 points of damage!
   Diagonal slash to the incarnadine vathor's weapon arm.
   Strike misses but bruises a few knuckles.
 ** Necrotic energy from Anru's white ritual warblade flares up momentarily! **

   Anru appears to gain succour from the unnatural energy!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +493 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +77 = +264
   ... and hits for 36 points of damage!
   Quick slash to the incarnadine vathor's upper left arm!
   Just a nick.
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +493 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +95 = +282
   ... and hits for 41 points of damage!
   Awkward slash to the incarnadine vathor's stomach!
   Everyone needs another belly button.

A massive incarnadine vathor rises to its feet.

The wall of force disappears from around Ketsimney.

The flames surrounding Dhairn flare up violently...
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to chest.  That hurts a bit.
The flames around Dhairn continue to burn!

Vaeldrys attempts to kick a massive incarnadine vathor!
Vaeldrys is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!

Yardie pushes off the ground in a short jump to extend his reach!
A shadowy figure leaps from hiding to strike!
The figure attempts to punch a massive incarnadine vathor!
  UAF: 725 vs UDF: 742 = 0.977 * MM: 92 + d100: 52 = 141
  ... and hit for 36 points of damage!
  Strong downward swing staggers foe and dents skull!
  The incarnadine vathor is knocked to its knees!
A massive incarnadine vathor appears dazed and unsure.
The figure quickly disappears from view.

A massive incarnadine vathor rises to its feet.

Anru assaults a massive incarnadine vathor with an unrelenting fury!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +512 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +4 = +172
   ... and hits for 19 points of damage!
   Awkward slash to the incarnadine vathor's stomach!
   Everyone needs another belly button.
 ** Anru's white ritual warblade releases a blast of vibrating energy! **
   ... 5 points of damage!
   Blow connects with abdomen.
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +512 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +93 = +261
   ... and hits for 34 points of damage!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +512 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +12 = +180
   ... and hits for 17 points of damage!
   Broken finger on the incarnadine vathor's left hand!
 ** Anru's white ritual warblade releases a blast of vibrating energy! **
   ... 20 points of damage!
Anru swings an ancient white ritual warblade at a massive incarnadine vathor!
  AS: +659 vs DS: +508 with AvD: +21 + d100 roll: +49 = +221
   ... and hits for 24 points of damage!
   Blow glances off the incarnadine vathor's shoulder.

With a percussive snap, Alanisse shakes out her arms in quick succession and bears down on a massive incarnadine vathor in a fury!
[SMR result: -49 (Open d100: 72)]
Relentless in her assault, Alanisse unleashes a frenzy of violence upon a massive incarnadine vathor!
Alanisse attempts to jab a massive incarnadine vathor!
Alanisse is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!

Vaeldrys attempts to kick a massive incarnadine vathor!
Vaeldrys is repelled by the chaotic forces surrounding the incarnadine vathor!

The chaotic silver nimbus surrounding Ketsimney's shoulders, chest, and back slowly vanishes.

Dhairn screams in agony as the flames continue to burn the flesh from his bones.

A quick flick of Xylador's wrist sends a jagged-spiked Faendryl spikestar into flight!
Xylador throws a jagged-spiked Faendryl spikestar at a massive incarnadine vathor!
 ** Xylador's Faendryl spikestar glows brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around the incarnadine vathor! **
The light blue glow leaves a massive incarnadine vathor.
A hazy film coats a massive incarnadine vathor.
  AS: +373 vs DS: +465 with AvD: +22 + d100 roll: +97 = +27
   A clean miss.
Momentum carries a jagged-spiked Faendryl spikestar past a massive incarnadine vathor to land nearby.

Dhairn screams in agony as the flames continue to burn the flesh from his bones.

Yardie pushes off the ground in a short jump to extend his reach!
A shadowy figure leaps from hiding to strike!
The figure attempts to punch a massive incarnadine vathor!
  UAF: 725 vs UDF: 704 = 1.029 * MM: 97 + d100: 100 = 199
  ... and hit for 54 points of damage!
  Awesome punch to forehead snaps head straight back with a sickening *CRUNCH!*
A massive incarnadine vathor's lets loose a bestial scream as it falls to the ground and expires.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves a massive incarnadine vathor.
A massive incarnadine vathor glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The white light leaves a massive incarnadine vathor.
The very powerful look leaves a massive incarnadine vathor.
The silvery luminescence fades from around a massive incarnadine vathor.
The bright luminescence fades from around a massive incarnadine vathor.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a massive incarnadine vathor.
The powerful look leaves a massive incarnadine vathor.
A shadow seems to detach itself from a massive incarnadine vathor, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The deep blue glow leaves a massive incarnadine vathor.
 ** Necrotic energy from Yardie's ebon leather gloves flares up momentarily! **

   Yardie appears to gain succour from the unnatural energy!
The figure quickly disappears from view.
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