In search of food.. [Kane Roth, Private]

[Leo]

|30 Summer, 510 AV| Walking through the woods, Leo eventually broke through the underbrush into a clearing. It had been hours since he'd set out, and he had found little to no signs of life - let alone something to eat. He was weary, and by now he could haveeaten a whole cow if the opportunity presented itself. Drawing his sheild, and then his spear, he sat down on a nearby stump. Maybe someone or something would pass by soon, otherwize it looked like he would be eating grass and grubs for dinner. ------- Skills being used: Spear, Snake

[Kane Roth]

The Cobalt Range was quite a sight, Kane had to admit, his eyes having already caressed the range for quite a while, at least while he wasn't too busy avoiding the gaze of whatever was near. Already he'd come much too close for his own comfort with several things he really couldn't identify, though his skills from the back alleys and shifty days of living off of others' fortunes in Sunberth proving to be practical to him, even in his much more civilized lifestyle. The nearest encounter that'd forced his hair upon its ends being as he refilled his bota in a small stream, though it probably would've yielded little danger, as two wolves came to take their fill of the water, the heat of the day likely having gotten to them under their coats. Kneeling almost transfixed by the sight, Kane's bota was left to overflow as his right hand idly clasped it in the cool water whilst his left quickly grasped the hilt of his longsword. Making not a sound as the two went about their business, Kane couldn't help but think of the several nights he was pursued after his exodus from Sunberth by the beasts, his breathing was the only thing that increased in audible tempo, and it was still hushed, his attention centered primarily on the pair. Soon enough they'd departed, going back to whatever other business such creatures might have, whether they noticed him or not was a matter Kane could care less about as he opted to vacate the area post haste, returning to the body which the stream contributed to.

For the most part, Kane got what he was expecting out of the small excursion into the wilderness, excitement and a great deal of beauty, though he had to admit he preferred the city life. The day had already begun to wane, though there were still a few hours of daylight left to return to the city before darkness fell, and so perhaps he would rest for a bit. He'd already packed a small deal of provisions for the journey, about two days rations, and finding a suitable enough spot he prepared to take a brief respite, finding a nice enough break in the woods to settle down for a while... at least it seemed nice enough until his eyes came to rest on the great mound of flesh that seemed to sit opposite of Kane in the clearing, quite content upon a stump. The beast seemed that if it should stand it would loom over Kane, and the creature itself seemed to be an ape, though Kane had never before encountered such a being, he exercised the caution necessary to survival in the wilderness and drew his blade, not knowing just what to expect. Though it could be assumed the being was intelligent, as it had both a spear and a weapon at its disposal, just because something was intelligent didn't mean that it might not kill you, and so Kane tested the waters with a brief question, and a simple one at that, "Who are you?"

[Leo]

Looking up slowly, Leo saw before him yet another human. Ironically enough, the man before him was asking him the One Question. The one question his people had been asking themselves since the dawn of their transformation. Standing up slowly, he drew his shield from his back yet slower. Holding his large silver shield on one arm, and his spear in the other he crept closer to the human. He crept because he didn't want to give away an estimate of his true size, and he simply needed practice stealthing around places. Standing with Roth well within spear range, he stopped and spoke. “I am an extreamly bored man, with very little to do.. You look like you know how to use that sword, how about a friendly duel? Afterwards we can break bread together before I have to head back to the city. How does that sound?” He asked And indeed Roth did look like he knew what he was doing. Perhaps this would be an interesting match, and well even a giant burly ape like Leo knew one important thing: Skill over came brawn any day of the week. All that remained was for him to see if he possessed both, or rather enough of the skill element. He doubted anyone would question the fact he possessed brawn. Being a man of moral fiber, he would stop before Roth got seriously injured.. and he could only hope for the same courtesy from his new found foe. ------- Skills being used: Spear, Snake | Stealth [calling mod for this one – our weapon skills are equivalent, so I want this modded. RP out your emotions and what not – and Private Message your actions to the mod so he or she can decide the outcome of each round. You know, to keep the element of spontaneous combat alive.]

[Kelpie]

Moderator Note: I'll be moderating this thread for both of you per request from Leo. If you would both be so kind as to PM me your actions and I'll write out a post based on that to keep the fight interesting.

[Kane Roth]

“I am an extremely bored man, with very little to do.. You look like you know how to use that sword, how about a friendly duel? Afterwards we can break bread together before I have to head back to the city. How does that sound?”

Partially, Kane wasn't expecting the creature to reply to him, at least not in any manner that he could understand, and already the situation had begun to sour. He should've partially expected such a question, considering he drew his blade first, though he wasn't expecting a duel, or to be challenged to one for that matter. Though, as the lumbering figure approached, crouched as it was, Kane could truly make it out for what it was, the armor having given it a much more odd appearance than usual; what stood before him, or rather crouched, was a jamoura. Kane had only seldom met these giants, and could count his encounters with them on only one hand. Still, he'd inquired as to a duel, and Kane knew that refusing a duel wasn't a very wise action, usually never landing one in a favorable situation. Answering slowly, his voice betraying his caution, Kane spoke, "Sounds keen. How should we begin?" Gripping his blade tighter, he attempted to relax the muscles in his right arm, not knowing if the jamoura before him would take the time to respond or rather strike without warning.

[Kelpie]

And indeed, the Jamoura had struck without warning. Surprisingly quick for his size, Leo had charged forth, a diagonal sweep of his spear which the far more agile Kane was able to dodge quite easily, but the shield had come in at an advantage from the momentary lack of awareness and slammed into Kane's shoulder, knocking him back. One of the teeth tore into the flesh of Kane's shoulder, causing a jagged wound to bleed profusely, but Kane wasn't about to give up so easily. His quick speed tore away from the wall, with a cry expelled from the sharp pain inflicted, twisting his body around to catch Leo from behind. His sword came down in a sweep, slicing at the armor on the jamoura's lower back. He then broke off, running several feet away to put a large amount of distance to them, if only to catch his breath and soothe his deep wound.

[Leo]

|30 Summer, 511 AV| With a roar, Leo glared intently at his fleeing foe. How could he have run? Were all humans this cowardly? Rage began to boil up within him, and for the first time, in a long time – he felt a thirst for blood. The man before him dishonored Leo with his cowardice, and with little time for words he spoke but few to his fleeing foe. ”You dishonor me with your cowardice, may you prove more of a man in the afterlife!” Leo bellowed Clapping his spear and shield together, Leo's mind filled with blood. Perhaps it was testosterone, or his subconscious disgust t words humans in general – but as he prepared to finish of Roth, Leo's vision darkened and sharpened. Intent on the kill, Leo's eyes settled between Roth’s shoulder blades, and he did the only thing he could do at this range. Taking several lumbering steps forward, Leo prepared to cast his snake spear is all his might, only to stop in horror at his actions. ”May the gods forgive me, for a beast I have become.” He whispered under his breath Dropping to his knee's, he bowed his head and spoke. ”Dark god Rhysol, it appears you have claimed my will... May you guide me to darker harbors, and grant me the wisdom to avoid sinking." He prayed Leo had, in his many years seen the occasional Jomoura, who, unlike his tribe - they lived to abolish human kind. He had often wondered how these once proud Jomoura had stooped to such a violent low... and now he understood. The passion that welled up inside him, the fury - it could serve but one purpose. It was time for him to take up a new path, and with that he gathered up his spear and headed back to Sylira. ------- [actions: letting him go, and leaving the thread] Skills being used: Spear | Shield

[Chevalier]

Leo

LORE

• Bloodlust Creeping Up
• Finding Restraint
• Showing Mercy

EXPERIENCE

Skill	XP Earned
Snake Spear	1
Tower Shield	2
Meditation	1

Storyteller Notes

Secret :

Alrighty, there’s not a whole lot that happened, so I cannot award too much. Since Kane is gone I can’t really moderate a true response, so we’ll leave it as is. For the future the more you put you’re your posts, especially describing use of your shield and spear, the more points I can award. Techniques, tactics, a combination of both, whatever. All of it goes a long way toward making a combat thread as painful and gritty as it needs to be. I'm not sure if your attacks or whatever were privately sent to a moderator, but if so, try not to do it. Let everything out in the open, it's the most fun when we can read every bit of it, after all!