Pre-Game Jitters
Tension hung in the air as the Blackmarsh Brigands geared up for their mission to bring down a formidable beast. They had gathered essential equipment: an Anti-Venom, a Mortally Poisoned Weapon, and a Spellbook of the Dark Arts. Across the field, the Furry Fellowship stood ready to defend their territory against this impending threat.
Turn 1: Clash of Determination
The battle began with a rush of action. Cleo swiftly moved into position, successfully casting the Rage of Leif spell, enhancing her comrades’ combat abilities. Gruff, Leif, Bristle, George Whiskerton, Clawsandra, Ginger, and Tomago charged into the battlefield with determination in their eyes.
Turn 2: Fierce Engagement
The conflict escalated as the first blows were struck. Biscuit aimed his shot at Clawsandra, connecting but failing to inflict any damage. Clawsandra retaliated, charging forward with determination. Ginger unleashed a precise shot at Clawsandra, but it was expertly blocked. Bristle continued to advance, and George closed the distance to Clawsandra. Gruff rushed into combat with Leif, and Cleo attempted to cast Van Rubal’s Acceleration on Lief, but her spell failed to take hold. Tomago launched an attack on Clawsandra, but her defense was impeccable. Lief attempted to strike Gruff, only to be thwarted by a flawless block.
Turn 3: Unpredictable Conflict
The battle raged on with each turn revealing new twists. Gruff’s attack on Lief missed its mark, and Cleo retaliated by casting a successful Paralyze spell on Gruff, rendering him immobile. Bristle charged at Cleo, but she skillfully blocked his attack. Tomago and Clawsandra exchanged blows, with both parties unable to land a hit. Ginger charged Clawsandra, but her attack proved ineffective. In the chaos of the melee, Ginger’s shot almost struck Cleo. Biscuit aimed another shot at Clawsandra, hitting her, but failing to deal any damage. Lief seized the opportunity, attacking the paralyzed Gruff, inflicting a deadly blow. The Mortally Poisoned Weapon added to the damage, taking Gruff out of the fight.
Turn 4: The Tides Turn
With Gruff incapacitated, Lief charged at Bristle, dealing a significant blow. The poison further intensified the damage, causing Bristle to fall. Clawsandra continued her assault, attacking Tomago and causing him some harm. However, Tomago’s retaliation did not land, and George’s attack on Clawsandra failed to inflict any damage. The Furry Fellowship faced a dire situation as they realized the absence of their leader and second-in-command. Unable to endure the pressure, they failed the rout test and began to retreat from the mission.
End of Game Report
As the battle concluded, Cleo, Biscuit, and Ginger earned valuable experience points for their efforts during the fight and for interacting with the terrain. The Blackmarsh Brigands emerged victorious, earning 15 pennies and 4 materials for their triumph.
Leif, Tomago, and Biscuit took on labor roles, each contributing significantly to the post-battle efforts. Leif’s hard work earned him 5 labor, while Tomago’s dedication paid off with 6 labor. Biscuit, though less experienced in labor, still managed to earn 4.
Cleo explored a shrine, earning additional D8 Fate Points for the next game, enhancing her potential for future encounters. Ginger found employment on a farm and earned an additional 5 pennies. George, on the other hand, seized an opportunity to assist an alchemist and, in return, gained five valuable healing potions.
Cleo reached a new level, expanding her magical abilities by learning the Pain spell. This new spell would undoubtedly prove useful in future battles.
The Blackmarsh Brigands decided to invest some of their hard-earned resources in upkeep and made strategic decisions to enhance their arsenal, selling healing potions and a hand weapon to purchase a Sword of +2 Berserk Rage, further strengthening their combat abilities.
Despite their loss, the Furry Fellowship earned seven pennies, enabling them to regroup and prepare for future challenges. Clawsandra returned home for a visit, while Gruff continued to advance his skills, now possessing the Taunt ability. The Furry Fellowship decided to bolster their defenses, selling heavy armor and weapons to purchase three suits of Very Heavy Armor, better equipping themselves for future battles.
