Earthday, The 25th of Reaping
Late Morning, Hot, Muggy, Buggy
Alordan and Jack continue to dance around while they fight, trying to avoid the things butt, while also trying to kill it. Alordan whacks again with his sword ineffectively. He sees the gash he made earlier and tries to plunge his dagger into that same unprotected area along its back. His idea works and he damages the thing slightly with his smaller blade. Literally on its last legs, the big bug snaps at Alordan again, nipping his torso for the second time, dropping the man to the ground, bleeding profusely. 9 dam Jack uses the same strategy as the fallen fighter and plunges his long sword into the things nasty back wound, finally killing it. The bug plops down on the ground next to the unconscious ranger.
Monocar finds his dropped sword again and swings it at the nasty bug. His weakened attack does not penetrate the things thick protective shell, however. Rollo and Saracen also have trouble hitting the target, their attacks doing nothing to sway the outcome of the battle. By now, this side of the trail has been stomped down and chopped out enough that a small clearing around this giant insect is starting to form. Despite being the only one left standing, this last beetle shows no interest in fleeing or surrender. It snaps again at Monocar, but the massive fighter is able to dodge the things long fangs this time. Lightfinger stays put in the surrounding bush, unable to react and mumbling something to himself about avoiding the red acid.
Luther rushes up into the action, not to help fight, but to drag out the wounded and dying mage. He manages to pull him out into the trail and away from the immediate danger as Chauncey rushes in as well. Luther begins to pour his water over the mouth and nose of the bleeding Avaala. When the liquid hits the drying acid that is still spread over his face, the reaction is horrifying. The skin on the man’s face begins to bubble and burst open initially. 1 dam Luckily, he is unconscious and doesn’t react to the extreme pain and suffering. Luther keeps pouring until all of his water is gone, finally making some progress in clearing away the nasty acid and its devastating effects. Chauncey motions that maybe Luther would be better served helping with the fighting instead. He pulls out his own water skin and continues administering aid to his fallen comrade, finally clearing away the rest of the caustic residue and eventually stabilizing his fellow mage.
Actions!
positions:
Jack 2/10 CL, DM, RM, 1/1 first
Lightfinger T2 10/10 (Stunned: 1 rounds)
Chauncey 6/6 CL, DM, RM, 0/1 first
Saracen 12/12 3/3 first
Avaala -3/5 CL, DM, RM, 1/1 first (Unconscious)
Monocar F2 6/21
Alordan -3/10 (Unconscious)