[SP-F3] Earning a Living In The Forest Of Wavering Mist

[Saix 0]

Fighting for footing, Saix slipped slightly as he nimbly avoided the attack, and his return thrust was sloppy glancing off the man's clothing and doing no damage at all. [censored], he couldn't afford to make mistakes like this. He still had 3 more opponents after this, who were watching the battle with anticipation. They weren't worried, that meant they were confident they could do better than their first two challengers... He had to tighten it up and land his damn hits.

Combat Dice: 2 +2 = 4 FAIL

Damage: N/A

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 1: 00/15

Henchman 2: 15/15

[Saix 0]

Seizing the chance, Henchman 2 rushed again, swinging his sword in a broad arc before him like a fan, hoping that he could overwhelm the Red Swordsman and cut him down before he could try and evade now that he was off balance. But even having lost footing, the guy was just fast enough to evade the sloppy blow again.

Combat Dice: 1 [Crit Fail]

Damage: N/A

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 1: 00/15

Henchman 2: 15/15

[Saix 0]

Bringing his rapier up after slipping the blow to the side, Saix twisted his blade up in one fluid movement, rolling his shoulder and snapping his arm out in a quick thrust to the man's unprotected chest, his blade skewering deep, penetrating into flesh like a needle.

Combat Dice: 9 [Crit]

Damage: 8 + 1 = 9

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 1: 00/15

Henchman 2: 6/15

[Saix 0]

Gagging on steel from the blade that lodged into his chest as quick as lightning, the Henchman glared at the Red Swordsman with hate and chopped again with his heavy curved blade, hoping to split the bastards skull. But he was quick, and moved just enough that the blow that should have landed on his head took him in the shoulder instead, his armor deflecting it off to the side.

Combat Dice: 8 [HIT]

Damage: 3 [Negated]

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 1: 00/15

Henchman 2: 6/15

[Saix 0]

That split second hesitation was all he needed, because once his opponent froze as he dodged the blow to the head, Saix yanked his blade free, and powered it forward in a quick staccato stab, again piercing the flesh of his chest. Almost body to body, Saix was clearly able to see the agonizing terror in his eyes as death took him, his form bursting into fragments.

Combat Dice: 4 + 2 = 6

Damage: 8

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 1: 00/15

Henchman 2: 00/15

[Saix 0]

The soft clapping of The Duelist broke the stillness of the air as he grinned a malicious grin, despite two of his men having been killed. "Hey, that was pretty good. I mean it, lots of action, plenty of intrigue... But, that was just the opening act, now you gotta take on these two, and they hit a lot harder those two did pumpkin." He said, giving another snap and sending his remaining two henchmen into battle. The first attack came fast and hard, a brutal charging thrust at the Red Swordsman's chest that did even more damage then the first two had been able to land in a crit.

Combat Dice: 7 [HIT]

Damage: 6 - 4 = 2

Saix: 29/33

Henchman 3: 15/15

Henchman 4: 15/15

[Saix 0]

No time to catch his breath or calm himself, Saix found himself under attack immediately. The fact that he had killed their buddies didn't even phase these guys. When the attack came, he twisted letting his armor take the brunt of the blow, and grunted in surprise when the damage went right on through, even more than the first two could manage in a crit... This was getting more dangerous, suddenly he knew why they had seemed so cocky. But he wasn't exactly helpless, he thought as he thrust low into the man's exposed thigh, his blade piercing through his leg and jerking clean in one smooth motion.

Combat Dice: 4 + 2 = HIT

Damage: 8

Saix: 29/33

Henchman 3: 7/15

Henchman 4: 15/15

[Saix 0]

Undeterred by the swordsman's quick counter, the two henchmen continued with the tactic that had brought them victory again and again. As his injured partner fell back, the second henchmen launched a particularly vicious stab to the Red Swordsman's back, his blade stopped partially by the attack, but managing to get a good hit in through his flank.

Combat Dice: 9 [Crit]

Damage: 6 + 1 = 7 - 4 = 3

Saix: 26/33

Henchman 3: 7/15

Henchman 4: 15/15

[Saix 0]

Grunting with pain at the hit to his blindside, Saix pushed through the sensation and rushed forward quickly, loosing a quick stab at his injured opponent's chest, his needle like blade piercing deep. Giving the blade a twist, he wrenched it free, letting the figure burst into polygons as he dipped a hand to his belt, pulling free one of his healing potions and taking a deep draught. He had to keep his health near maximum, there were still two more, and their leader was a dangerous unknown still.

Combat Dice: 8 [HIT]

Damage: 8

Used Healing Potion 1/3

Regain 5 HP

Saix: 33/33

Henchman 3: 00/15

Henchman 4: 15/15

[Saix 0]

There was barely a pause in battle, before the remaining henchman charged with a wild yell, swinging his blade back and forth in a flurry of wild strikes. Most the Swordsman was able to dodge, or slap aside with the flat of his blade, but one landed on the shoulder, getting through the armor and dealing some damage.

Combat Dice: 5 + 2 = HIT

Damage: 6 - 4 Reduction

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 3: 00/15

Henchman 4: 15/15

[Saix 0]

Again, Saix twisted with the hit to let his armor protect him as best it could, as he simultaneously rolled his sword up and out with a quick pop of the shoulder, his thrust penetrating deep into his enemy's thigh, the thin blade sticking all the way down through the meat of the muscle. Saix retracted the blade with a quick twist, tearing it from his opponent's leg, letting him howl in pain at the dirty trick.

Combat Dice: 4 + 2 = HIT

Damage: 8

Saix: 31/33

Henchman 3: 00/15

Henchman 4: 7/15

[Saix 0]

Howling in pain the Henchmen made a desperate backslash, as he hopped back and away, opening a sliver of distance between the two, nursing his wounded leg as he was reluctant to try and stand on it. Amazingly the attack actually lands, no doubt the Red Swordsman had been careless trying to finish him off. They heavy blade strikes him hard in the chest, dealing some damage through that armored protection.

Combat Dice: 6 [HIT]

Damage: 6

Saix: 29/33

Henchman 3: 00/15

Henchman 4: 07/15

[Saix 0]

Caught up in the rush to try and take his opponent down, the blow stung his chest, but Saix pushed through the sensation. Pain was just an illusion here, brought about by the mind seeing the damage to the body and conjuring up the phantom sensation of pain. Saix knew he was not hurt, ignored the injury, and thrust, his Rapier tearing through his enemy and scattering him in a burst of polygons. And then, there was one...

Combat Dice: 10

Damage: 8 + 2 = 10

Saix: 29/33

Henchman 3: 00/15

Henchman 4: 00/15

[Saix 0]

"Hey, good for you!" Says the Duelist, as he steps forward mockingly clapping. "I was thrilled, that was real edge of my seat action chap, I salute you!" He says, his sword in hand as he lazily assumes a fighting stance of his own. "I'm afraid I don't deal quite as much damage as my friends there... but... Well, you'll see." He says with a grin, as he springs forward in a quick thrust that was a tad wide, allowing the Red Swordsman to pick it off with a quick slap of his blade.

Combat Dice: 3 + 2

Damage: N/A

Saix: 29/33

The Duelist: 33

[Saix 0]

Annoyed by the mocking laugher, Saix picked off the incoming sword with a quick rap from the flat of his blade as the two engaged in combat. This guy fought different, he was using a one-handed straight sword, but it was slender and he was thrusting like it was a rapier or epee, that made the fight different then normal as Saix wasn't sure how the attacks were going to be coming. Bringing his own sword back in centerline, Saix stepped forward with a quick thrust of his own for the mystery man's chest, his blade sliding into flesh.

Combat Dice: 9 [Crit]

Damage: 8 + 1 = 9

Saix: 29/33

The Duelist: 24/33

[Saix 0]

Groaning, the Duelist didn't let up, dropping the point of his sword low, then snapping it back up and away in a quick reverse slash from low to high, intending to open his opponent from belly to throat in one quick movement. Saix's armor was useless, he might as well have not even been wearing it. "Not so tough without your armor, are you smallfry?" Says The Duelist with malice, as his opponent staggers back. "My sword doesn't have to worry about things like armor or equipment skills, so face it, your toast..."

Combat Dice: 10 [Crit]

Damage: 4 + 2 = 6

Saix: 23/33

The Duelist: 24/33

[Saix 0]

Saix looked down mystified, his armor having failed him for the first time ever... Then the man spoke, taunting him about how his armor was useless. Saix's eyes snapped up to that black sword, and then up to the Duelists eyes and the wicked smile on his face. So that was it then... With a warry look, Saix switched his weapon this left hand, and swiped for his menu with his right. A moment later, he had his coat unequipped. A moment after that, he had equipped his old coat, the one that he had used before gaining damage mitigation armor. This was far lighter armor, made for evasion... "If that's the case, I guess I should make sure you don't hit me." he says, swapping his weapon back into his main hand and preparing to attack. With renewed vigor he rushes forward, his blade flickering into a thrust.

Combat Dice: 5 + 2 = 7

Damage: 8

Saix: 23/33

The Duelist: 16/33

[Saix 0]

The Duelist accepted the thrust and backed off for a moment, throwing his head back and laughing. "Now you've got the right idea kid... Tell you what, let's both play this game." He says, with a wink as he shifts his stance and prepares to fight again. Lunging forward he snaps his sword up and over in a quick diagonal slash.

[This is now a battle of evasion, after each attack make your evasion attempt before adjusting damage]

Combat Dice: 7

Damage: 4 -Pending-

Saix: 23/33

The Duelist: 16/33

[Saix 0]

Time seemed to slow down as Saix watched the incoming strike, knowing he could not rely on his armor, he instead let himself slip into the flow of combat, pivoting on his foot as he tried to twist to the side, away from the deadly blow. The blade passed inches away from him, and he retaliated with a battle cry, lunging forward with a lightning fast thrust from his Rapier.

Combat Dice: 7 + 2 = 9

Damage: -Pending 8-

Saix: 23/33

The Duelist: 16/33

[Saix 0]

The Duelist attempted to spin away himself, but his sidestep was a tad to slow and the sharp blade thrust deep. With a wild gleam in his eyes, he barked in mad laughter despite the deadly blow. "Yes! Yes! That's what I'm talkin about! Living on the edge, throwing everything into your defense and praying you don't get hit! That's what its' all about!" He shouts, bringing his sword up and down in a quick vertical strike.

Combat Dice: 6 [HIT]

Damage: -Pending 4-

Saix: 23/33

The Duelist: 8/33