Mission: Witch Hunt
In a realm where rival warbands sought to establish dominance, a fateful confrontation unfolded on the battlefield. The central figure of this conflict was the enigmatic Mage, whose powers were feared far and wide.
Turn 1: The Convergence
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a crimson glow across the battlefield, every member of both warbands moved in unison, their determination etched across their faces. Their target: the Mage, a formidable presence at the heart of the table. The Mage, a master of arcane arts, wasted no time. With a swift incantation, he attempted to cast Morglum’s Fiery Blast, directing it toward the imposing figure of Bristle.
Turn 2: A Clash of Titans
The battle commenced with a flurry of action. Benjamin, renowned for his marksmanship, fired his crossbow with pinpoint accuracy, the bolt finding its mark in the form of Digby. The perfect hit inflicted a substantial 7 damage. Meanwhile, Gruff, a hulking force, charged forward, unleashing a devastating blow that dealt 10 damage. Bristle, known for his brute strength, also charged, scoring a perfect hit that ended the Witch’s life with 6 damage. The Mage, Napoleon, retaliated with Morglum’s Fiery Blast, but it proved futile as the spell harmlessly bounced off Bristle’s formidable armor. In a bid for safety, Digby sought refuge among his fellow Badgers, while Molly charged valiantly at Digby, but her efforts fell short, causing no damage. It was Clover who delivered the finishing blow, scoring a perfect hit that dealt a crushing 9 damage, knocking Digby out of the battle.
Turn 3: Momentum Shifts
The battle intensified as the third round began. Gruff, undeterred, charged at Boxer, dealing 5 damage. In retaliation, Boxer struck back, dealing 8 damage to his imposing foe. Bristle, a relentless force, charged at Clover, inflicting a colossal 10 damage. Benjamin’s crossbow bolt was launched into a melee involving Gruff and Boxer, but Boxer’s agility allowed him to evade the bolt with a perfect dodge. Pincer joined the fray alongside Bristle, while Napoleon successfully cast Van Rubal’s Acceleration on Clover. However, Clover’s attempted attack on Bristle faltered in the face of his fearsome stature, causing no harm. Molly, similarly affected by fear, failed to land any blows against Bristle.
Turn 4: The Battle of Willpower
The struggle continued into the fourth round. Gruff launched another assault on Boxer, who showed no signs of fear despite Gruff’s fearsome presence. Still, Boxer’s blows failed to inflict any damage. In an intense exchange, Boxer landed a perfect hit on Gruff, but Gruff’s perfect block mitigated the damage, resulting in a mere 4 points of harm. Bristle, an unstoppable juggernaut, turned his attention to Clover, delivering a devastating 20 damage. Napoleon, undeterred by the shifting tides of battle, cast Van Rubal’s Acceleration on Pincher, who attempted to attack Bristle but was overcome with fear, resulting in a perfect hit that was expertly blocked. Benjamin aimed for Bristle but inadvertently hit Molly, inflicting a staggering 15 damage. Molly, unfazed by her fear of Gruff, managed to land an impressive 5 damage.
Turn 5: A Fearful Skirmish
Boxer mustered the courage to charge at Bristle, but fear paralyzed him, causing his attacks to miss their mark. Bristle retaliated with a powerful strike, dealing 10 damage. Napoleon once again cast Van Rubal’s Acceleration, this time on Pincher, who attacked Bristle but was still gripped by fear, resulting in a perfect hit that was countered by Bristle’s perfect block. Benjamin fired into the melee, missing his allies but failing to hit Bristle. Molly, charging at Bristle, was overcome with fear but managed to inflict a single point of damage.
Turn 6: The Unstoppable Force
Bristle, a relentless force of nature, continued his assault on Boxer, dealing 5 damage that ultimately knocked Boxer out of the battle. Benjamin, unleashing another shot into the fray, accidentally hit Molly, causing her to endure a painful 15 damage. Napoleon, with unwavering resolve, cast Van Rubal’s Acceleration on Pincher once more. Pincher, battling his fear, managed to land a single point of damage on Bristle. Molly, undaunted by her fear of the Badger, inflicted 4 more damage.
Turn 7: The Decisive Outcome
As the battle raged on, it became clear that the Furry Fellowship, despite their valiant efforts, faced insurmountable odds. With their spirit broken, they retreated, allowing the Cloverblade Warriors to emerge victorious in this epic confrontation.
In the aftermath of the battle, the rewards and consequences came to light. The Furry Fellowship, the warparty responsible for slaying the Witch, earned 8 additional Pennies on top of the 25 they received for accepting the job. In contrast, the Cloverblade Warriors claimed their initial 25 Pennies for their participation.
Amid the chaos of battle, all characters from both warparties earned 1 Experience Point each, a testament to their growth on the battlefield. However, victory came at a price. Gruff, Digby, Boxer, and Clover were all knocked out during the intense combat. Gruff and Boxer demonstrated their resilience by passing their respective Permanent damage checks and recovering from their injuries. Unfortunately, Digby and Clover were less fortunate, failing their checks. Clover now bore deep lacerations, sidelining her for the next game, while Digby faced a permanent negative impact on his shooting skills after losing an eye.
The experience gained was undeniable. Gruff and Boxer each received 1 Experience Point, while Digby and Clover acquired 2, reflecting their growth in skill and prowess. In the aftermath, Benjamin’s wanderings led him to a Gambling Den, where he earned an additional 4 Pennies, tempting fate with his newfound wealth. Meanwhile, Napoleon stumbled upon a Forest Shrine, engaged in prayer, and received a blessing in the form of a +1 bonus to all Concealment rolls in the upcoming game.
Ever the diligent one, Bristle put in hard work at a tin mine, earning 6 valuable Materials. Among the notable developments, Clover leveled up and acquired the impressive skill of Focused Strike, while Digby reached new heights by mastering the art of Melee combat with his newly acquired skill, Melee Master.
In their quest for improvement, Bristle successfully increased his Strike value to D12, a testament to his dedication to honing his abilities. Finally, a wandering merchant emerged on the horizon, offering the Furry Fellowship a prized Master Smithed Sword for 12 Pennies. With this acquisition, the warparty further solidified their formidable reputation, ensuring they remained a force to be reckoned with in the battles yet to come.
