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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54  Posts: 260/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Standard SB rules Tawq crawls briskly over a cobble-stone bridge, his sharp gaze piercing the gloomy night sky. A powerful storm blankets the deserted region. An isolated farmhouse lies in the distance. Around the stream which Tawq calls his home, a vast, scorched field expands toward the horizon... will anyone tread these forsaken soils again? |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82  Posts: 201/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| From the mud and dust, a figure can be seen far off in the distance. As he approaches, it is apparent he is holding a strange duffel bag, blueish in color and very heavy, though its weight causes no encumberance on its bearer. The figure, a young man in a baseball cap, slowly walks upon the deserted land, loose and lazy in his movements. He spots the troll, walks up to him, and smiles kindly. Janus: "Ah, you are a troll, are you not? I've come looking for you, and wish to ask of one of the talents of the trolls." He continues to stand, hoping to ask a simple question without any serious conflict. "They say that a troll can only be defeated by fire, and that any wounds he sustains are regenerated quickly. This makes them unstoppable creatures in battle, unless of course the opponent has a flaming weapon. I wish to know what it is about trolls that gives them that ability, and would like to have it myself. I've deduced that it is some kind of magic, not natural regeneration, and I believe I am capable of such magic. Perhaps you can help me?" Janus stands before the Troll, hoping for a response. |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 263/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq: "Imperviousness of the Trolls is a mere allegation. Fire may be a stronger elemental agent towards us, however many Trolls receded to the waters, developing magical talents embodying this. Therefore we are also strong against fire, which establishes a balance. Today the Trolls bear the gift of having a natural regeneration, but it possesses few more properties than the common healing process among you humans. Therefore, it can hardly aid us battle, if at all. We Trolls have always been a solitary people, seldom traveling in groups. Many of us are extremely artful, and intelligent, but we remain today using crude techniques in fighting. We have magical capabilities, but so few of them, they would never be shared with a stranger. As I said, we are solitary, and we do not look kindly upon trespassers in our homes. To aid you, I would aid one who has desecrated the Troll's way of life. To aid you, I would aid one whom we all loath." Tawq darts under the bridge. He emerges seconds later with a pole-axe and an iron shield. He remains calm, but prepared. Tawq: "I would suggest you leave now, or feel my severity." (edited by Gb boy on 07-18-04 01:40 PM) (edited by Gb boy on 07-18-04 01:59 PM) |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 202/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Janus does not move, but stops smiling at the Tawq's threat. Janus: "You appear to have judged me too soon. To count me among those whom you loathe would be far too hasty an action on your part. Indeed, I know much of the desecration you speak of. I am not human myself, yet I live among them, for I am under their control so long as their thirst for blood exists. Their world is one of hypocrisies that they cannot see, but I can. Where they see fun, I see suffering. Where they see construction, I see destruction. Where they see happiness, I see sadness. Humanity has always destroyed to gain its joys, and the annihilation of your species' lifestyle I am sure is a horrid by-product of their viral expansion. I came not only to ask you about your race's magic, but also to know the story of your downfall. Human nature has always interested me, and I feel perhaps to know the lore of those who have suffered because of it will give me a better understanding of why destruction is so constant in their ways. You hate, yet you are not unintelligent, so you must hate for a reason." Janus takes his bag off of his shoulders and opens a pouch, flipping a small switch within the pouch on the bag. A handle comes out, and the bag hardens into a hammerlike shape. Janus does not lift the hammer, only using it as support. He continues to speak. Janus: "But you have drawn a weapon on me nonetheless, so I am obliged to defend myself. If I must fight you to learn what I wish to know, then so be it. It will just be another meaningless battle for me to atone for. However, I have another warning. Though I have no intention to fight you, by making the first move you demonstrate an intent to kill me. If you attempt to do so, I too shall also use deadly force. Let us keep this civil; enough have died in each of our worlds." Janus stands before Tawq, waiting for his verdict. |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 272/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq: "How can a mass slaughter of nearly an entire race be a by-product? Our near eradication was no accident. It was by pure intention. You have sentenced us to a subpar form of living with your cruel act. Now, as an advocate for my entire species, I will taste vengeance!" Tawq launched himself at Janice, and in the same fluid motion, delivered a strong rapid blow with his shield. It was so abrupt, and seemed almost instantaneous. (edited by Gb boy on 07-18-04 05:19 PM) |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 203/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| OOC: It's Janus. Pronounced either Ya-nuss or Jay-nuss. I'm not a girl. Instead of soft flesh, the shield collided with Janus' hammer, which moved almost as quickly as Tawq did. An easy parry. Janus: "You're not getting it! I'm not human! I only live among them, and I share your hatred, even if it is lessened slightly I still know how you feel. If you want to attack me out of vengeance you're merely attacking a shell of what you want to destroy!" Janus skids backwards. His eyes have changed to a slight blue hue, barely noticeable. Regaining his balance, Janus charges toward Tawq and delivers a smashing overhead strike. "What have I done to you?" |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 302/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| OOC: I don't even know what this stands for, but I can assume it means out of challenge. Sorry about the name mix-up, there. Tawq was still recovering from the shock of his opponent's counter. However, he was aware of the impending blow. Brandishing his shield, Janus' hammer crashed into it like a carapace, knocking Tawq onto the ground. His nimble figure allowed him to regain balance quickly, however he was still stunned from the collision. He clumsily swatted at Janus with his pole-axe, not hitting him, but fending him off. Tawq: "No matter what you are, I can only define you as being a trespasser. Your ignorance of my home will lead you to great anguish! If you are a shell, I will crack you open to proceed!" (edited by Gb boy on 07-18-04 10:22 PM) (edited by Gb boy on 07-18-04 11:14 PM) |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 206/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| OOC: Heh, it's alright. And it means either out of character or out of challenge, I've always thought of it as the first. Janus: "Inspiring words from an inspiring foe." With surprising agility, Janus flips over Tawq's head, rolls several feet behind him, using the mud to slide along the ground to a safe distance away, and throws the hammer in a spinning arc at Tawq. "If I am ignorant, inform me." |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 304/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq quickly re-orients himself to face Janus, he sees the hammer spinning towards him. He covers his head with his shield, making a blind dash at Janus with his pole-axe protruding forward. He feels the hammer smash against his defense, barely affected, he is so determined. Tawq removes his shield from its position. He sees the hammer has slid towards Janus' feet. He adjusts the aim of his weapon, the blade is now pointed directly at his foe. Tawq continues to charge at his vulnerable adversary. | |||
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 207/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Noting the brilliant luck of Tawq's deflection, Janus rolls out of the way of Tawq's mad dash, grabbing his hammer in the process and extending it into Tawq's path, hoping to trip him with the handle. | |||
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 306/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| *SMASH* The head of Tawq's halberd crashes into the hammer, producing an unpleasant sound of grinding metal. Tawq is launched backwards, however his halberd was able to cling to Janus' hammer, tossing Janus into the air along with Tawq. Both ascend from the ground, and are met face to face. They swing their weapons into a deadlock. The duel has become a raw clash of strength. | |||
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 208/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Immediately Janus backs off, knowing that physically he's much weaker than Tawq. Janus: "You're stronger than me, and almost as fast, too. But how long can you keep this up?" Immediately Janus leaps high into the air and hangs from his hammer. "This might not be too effective because of all of this mud, but it'll certainly make a mess. EARTHQUAKE!" Janus begins spinning himself around in the air, building up momentum. After several seconds, he lets his hammer fly, plummeting toward the ground with enough speed to cause a shockwave. As the hammer hits the ground, a massive spray of mud kicks up, showering the area in dirt and sending a rippling wave of earth around. When Janus lands, he finds himself knee deep in mud. "Better than I thought, now what happened to the other guy?" |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 314/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq lays smothered in earth. It is almost too heavy for him to break through, however his arms and body manage to surface. He is cut and bruised. His shield was tossed away during the rupture. He glares at Janus, Tawq realizes he will follow up quickly. Tawq retrieves his bow, and quickly fires two arrows into the sky from his quiver. Tawq: "This should drive him back. Multiplier!" When the arrows regain visibilty, they are no longer a duo, but a barrage. This should gain Tawq some time to retrieve his shield and state of readiness. |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 212/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| His legs buried in mud, and his hammer nowhere to be found, Janus dives into the dirt in a feeble attempt to dig himself out. Instead, though he narrowly avoids the arrows, Janus finds himself further locked into the grimy depths. 'Like quicksand', he thinks. 'I need to find my hammer, then I can get out.' Janus: "Recall!" Expecting his hammer to fly toward him, Janus is rewarded with the sight of a slight bump from within the earth; the hammer is lodged inside, along with the rest of Janus' arsenal (remember, it's all in the bag). Janus is both scared and dismayed. 'I can't even sidestep like this! I'm totally stuck, there's gotta be something I can do. Wait.....' Janus looks at Tawq, then at Tawq's bow, then back at Tawq. ".......Would it work....?" |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 321/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq observes Janus struggle in the deep mud. Tawq: "This is my opportunity." Ignoring his shield, Tawq siezes his chance. He grasps his halberd and launches it like a javelin with piercing velocity, on a beeline towards to its stationary, defenseless target. |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 214/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Janus: "Kickin'." He was expecting some kind of projectile attack. Using the mud for leverage, Janus bends backwards and catches the halberd as it flies over his head. It feels a bit heavy, but he uses it to clear out a bit of mud before he can sink any deeper. In a few seconds he has managed to dig himself free of the mud. Janus steps out, wipes some of the mud from the halberd and from his pants, walks over to Tawq, and hands him his weapon-turned-digging tool. "Thanks, I needed that. An arrow would have done nicely, but whatever works. You might want this back, though. Sorry if its a bit dirty." Janus then walks over to the bulge in the earth, thrusts his hand into the ground, searches around a bit, and pulls out his hammer, caked with mud but otherwise unharmed. *sigh* "This is gonna be hell on my cleaning bill. Well then, shall we continue?" Janus waits for Tawq to get ready to fight again. (edited by Grey on 07-19-04 11:08 PM) |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 333/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq is perplexed by Janus' actions, but continues the challenge. He performs a backflip and skids on the mud, until he reaches his shield, which he affixes to his arm. He makes a sharp glare at Janus, anticipating the precise moment to attack. Then, with remarkable dexterity, Tawq flips forward at Janus, and executes a dynamic, horizontal slice with his pole-axe. | |||
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 225/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| Janus: "You look a bit bewildered there, friend. Wondering why I'm being so chivalrous?" Janus swings his hammer for a deflection, but falls inches short, causing the flat of the halberd to whack him in the arm. Bruised, he backs off. "Your anger is directed at people on the whole; you need to learn the kindness of the individual. Talk to me!" Janus races forward, executing a sliding tackle through the mud at Tawq, delivering a chopping horizontal blow aimed at Tawq's abdomen as he skids between Tawq's legs. If it hits, the blow will knock Tawq to the ground, pinned by the hammer, at which point Janus will swing to his feet and deliver a blow to Tawq's head. |
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Dylan Devil Trumpets and Angel Trombones ~ Level: 54 Posts: 345/1407 EXP: 1181697 For next: 52173 Since: 06-19-04 From: Ottawa, Canada. Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 6 hours |
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| Tawq quickly reacts to Janus' slide. Being a powerful yet nimble bridge troll, Tawq grasps the head of the hammer, pushing it back at Janus, while simultaneously flinging himself into the air, using the hammer as leverage. He successfully accomplishes his bold attempt and lands on the ground in a frog-like stance. Tawq: "Baah! I have given your kind many opportunities to fulfill a mutual accord with my race, however you have failed. I am through with my assessment and attempt at resolution! I choose to remain solitary and unprevoked!" |
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Grey the Stampede Don't mess with powers you don't understand. And yes. That means donuts. Level: 82 Posts: 230/3770 EXP: 5192909 For next: 16318 Since: 06-17-04 From: Kingston, RI, USA, Earth Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| From the ground, Janus springs to his feet, clearly angry with Tawq. Janus: "My kind, my kind, you keep saying I belong to this detestable race! Judge not upon looks alone, lest I show you what I truly am!" Janus runs up to Tawq, and delivers a flurry of quick slashes with his hammer. Considering the weight of the hammer, Janus' speed in wielding it is surprising, and much faster than anyone of his size should normally be able to wield such a weapon. Beginning with an overhead strike, Janus is attempting to break through his opponent's defense, and is starting to aim directly for Tawq's shield on occasion, trying to fight with non-lethal blows. "They have taken your way of life from you, and I am here to give it back!" (edited by Grey on 07-20-04 11:25 PM) |
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