conversations: human
conversations:  The crowd is in an uproar as the first two contestants are brought into the arena and unshackled in their opposing corners.  The gigantic gates behind each of them would usually close with a deafening din of metal and stone, but any sound the gates would make is drowned out by those seeking entertainment.  Both of them knew to expect this, but actually experiencing it was something else entirely.  As the two fighters prepare to defend their lives, Kristoff is the first off the block.
  
   
   Kristoff, you're up!   Failure to respond by 1/6/14 will result in holding your initiative.  If you can't get up an IC post by Monday, just check in to let us know.
conversations: OMG PONIES:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kristoff walks out to the arena and smiles.
  
  This was it, this was what he craved, the attention, the fear, the  love .
  
  And if it was one thing he wanted more, was the love of the crowd, the chanting of his name reverberating of the walls as he decimated a foe.
  
  This would do, this would do nicely.
  
  Taking a small step forward he drew his shortsword, an expertly crafted weapon with a darkwood handle inlaid with filigreed gold and mythral, the pommel was a piece of beauty, but so to was the blade, a straight narrow piece of iron that felt more an extension of his arm than a tool of death.
  
  Smiling he performed a weapon drill, hacking and slashing at the air, flipping the blade in the air and catching it with his other hand behind his back, before slipping it back into his main hand to finish in an 'on guard' stance looking at his opponent.
  
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  
  5 ft forward, draw weapon as free action.
  Standard action weapon drill to move the crowd from indifferent to friendly
    weapon drill  - (1d20+16)[ 35 ]  vs DC 20
  move action to draw a dart from his handy haversack.
  Swift action shift into Stance of Clarity
   
conversations: BelGareth:
conversations: human
conversations:  As Kristoff flips his blade into the air, a hush falls over the crowd.  Their heads move in unison to track the movement of the blade; as he catches it behind his back, the sound erupts again like a new wave crashing on a quiet beach after a long undercurrent.  Some members of the crowd stand and begin to applaud, while some of the children watching begin trying to mimic Kristoff's moves with the fake wooden swords their parents had purchased for them from the souvenir vendor.  The crowd was giving Kristoff what he wanted, but it would continue only as long as he gave them what they wanted...
  
   The crowd is now friendly to Kristoff (+1 morale bonus on attacks and damage). 
   
   Spoiler: @BelGareth 
  I apologize I didn't catch this before--your Perform (Weapon Drill) gets a bonus equal to  half  your BAB, rather than the whole thing.
   
  
  
  Not everyone is amazed, though.  As the crowd begins to settle to a normal volume, the voice of a lone heckler emerges from the group:  "We want Whalicus!" 
conversations: OMG PONIES:
conversations: human
conversations:  Whalicus enters the ring with a huge surge of movement
  
  Entering into a combat stance, Whalicus rushes forward towards his opponent shouting  "WHALICUS SMASH!"
   
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  
  Free Action:Draw Greatsword
  Swift Action:Assume Stance Martial Spirit
  Move Action: Move down 20 ft so upper right square is in T4
  Ready Standard Action
   
   Spoiler: Readied Action 
  Attack if opponent enters threatened Square
   
  
   
   Spoiler: Maneuvers Readied/Expended 
  
  Readied:
  Stone Vise
  Charging Minotaur
  Crusader's Strike
  Battle Leader's Charge
  Vanguard Strike
  
  Expended:
  None! (Yay)
   
  
   
conversations: smasher0404:
conversations: human
conversations:  As the combatants dance around each other, the crowd begins to grow restless.  Some of the younger spectators are thrilled at the spectacle, but the older ones have seen it all before.  They've come for the carnage.
  
   
conversations: OMG PONIES:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kristoff moves forward, smiling, his opponent was large, yes, but he would fall, and all the harder.
  
  And they would love him for it!
  
  He began singing, a soft almost quiet melody, almost drowned out by the crowd, but it was obvious he was, as ice crystals formed along his blade, hoarfrost creaped from his pommel, his blade left whirling ice as he moved it, the haunting melody causing his weapons to be engulfed in cold.
  
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  
  Immediate - Use Badge of Valor
  Swift - Cast Inspirational Boost
  Move - Move to G17
  Standard - Activate Dragonfire Inspiration (@+4, so +4d6 cold damage)
   
conversations: BelGareth:
conversations: human
conversations:  Whalicus continues his forward rush with great vigor shouting  "WHALICUS MAD, YOU WOULDN'T LIKE WHEN WHALICUS MAD!"
   
   
   Spoiler: actions 
  Move Action: Move to T8
  Ready Standard action
   
   Spoiler 
  Attack if enters Threatened Square
   
  
   
   Spoiler: Readied Action 
  Attack if opponent enters threatened Square
   
  
   
   Spoiler: Maneuvers Readied/Expended 
  
  Readied:
  Stone Vise
  Charging Minotaur
  Crusader's Strike
  Battle Leader's Charge
  Vanguard Strike
  
  Expended:
  None! (Yay)
   
  
   
conversations: smasher0404:
conversations: human
conversations:  @BelGareth: 
   
   Spoiler 
  Unfortunately, you can't use a swift and immediate action together on your turn.  Using an immediate action on your turn is the same as using a swift action, and counts as your swift action for that turn ( citation ).  You can use a swift action on your turn and an immediate action on your opponent's turn, but doing so would use up your swift action for your upcoming turn.  Because of this, you can't cast  Inspirational Boost  and activate your Badge of Valor on the same turn.  Therefore, your Dragonfire Inspiration will only be +3d6.
   
conversations: OMG PONIES:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler: DM 
  
  Doh, and I knew that...Ah, well then I'll just use the spell and the badge this round. So next round no swift.
   
  
  
  Kristoff grins at his opponent, apparently he was not going to come out of his hole so soon...
  
  Well, he would just have to see what he could do about that!
  
  Taking the Dart in his left hand, he launches it at the man, which promptly transforms into a dart of pure force heading unerringly towards the man.
  
    "Come man! Are you afraid of me?"  
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  
  Standard: launch Moonsilver dart for   Force damage  - (1d4+1)[ 4 ] 
  Move: move to M17
  Immediate: Use badge to boost dragonfire inspiration
   
conversations: BelGareth:
conversations: human
conversations:  Whalicus having been rather hurt by the bolt of force picks up the pace becoming more reckless than before
   "WHALICUS MAD!"
   
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  Move/Standard Action: Double Move to T16
  
   
   Spoiler: Maneuvers Readied/Expended 
  
  Readied:
  Stone Vise
  Charging Minotaur
  Crusader's Strike
  Battle Leader's Charge
  Vanguard Strike
  
  Expended:
  None! (Yay)
   
  
   
conversations: smasher0404:
conversations: human
conversations:  Krostoff grins at the mans movement, he was within range to make this a little more interesting.
  
  Let it begin in earnest.
  
  He moved up to him and attacked, his blade suddenly erupting with fire as well as with cold.
  
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  
  move to R16
  Swift: burning blade boost for +1d6+4 fire damage
  standard: attack
    Attack  - (1d20+11)[ 13 ] 
    Damage  - (1d6+1)[ 4 ]  +   cold damage  - (4d6)[ 13 ]  +   fire damage  - (1d6+4)[ 7 ] 
   
conversations: BelGareth:
conversations: human
conversations:  Whalicus grimaces as the shard pierces his tough hide, starting the crowd to a bevy of cheers from the crowd.  As Kristoff closes with Whalicus, he enters the creature's gigantic reach.  Whalicus sees an opportunity to strike, but the question is: does he take it?
  
   
   Kristoff leaves a threatened square, provoking an Attack of Opportunity from Whalicus if he desires.  It is then Whalicus' turn. 
conversations: OMG PONIES:
conversations: human
conversations:  Seeing the opportunity Whalicus takes a swing
  
   
   Spoiler: Attack of Opportunity 
  Attack  (1d20+14)[ 32 ] 
  Damage (3d6+13)[ 26 ]  if it hits Whalicus regains 2 hp due to his Martial Spirit Stance
   
  
  
  In addition Whalicus swings twice more in berserk fury shouting  "Puny man think he can best Whalicus at this range, Whalicus laugh MUAHAHAHAHA" 
   
   Spoiler: Actions 
  Full Attack:
  Attack 1:  (1d20+14)[ 30 ] 
  Damage 1:  (3d6+13)[ 25 ] 
  Attack 2:  (1d20+9)[ 27 ] 
  Damage 2:  (3d6+13)[ 21 ] 
  if an attack hits Whalicus regains 2 hp due to his Martial Spirit Stance
   
   Spoiler: Maneuvers Readied/Expended 
  
  Readied:
  Stone Vise
  Charging Minotaur
  Crusader's Strike
  Battle Leader's Charge
  Vanguard Strike
  
  Expended:
  None! (Yay)
   
  
   
   Spoiler: Health GM eyes only 
  73/78
   
  
   
conversations: smasher0404:
conversations: human
conversations:  Kristoff falls to the floor, his life slipping from him, along with his dreams...
  
   
   Spoiler 
  
  He is dead dead.
  That was quick!
  Gg
   
conversations: BelGareth:
conversations: human
conversations:  As Kristoff falls to the ground, the crowd begins a mighty chant:  "WHAAAALicus!  WHAAAALicus!  WHAAAALicus!"   The gigantic amphibian revels in the crowd's affections, but he knows it is short-lived.  They cheer only for those who sate their need for blood, and the cheers are only temporary.  Could he keep up his luck?
  
   Kristoff is dead.  Whalicus wins! 
conversations: OMG PONIES: