Charles
*The first strike would not connect, but the second one did. However, it wouldn't be nearly as powerful a strike as Oshi thought. Taking the blow, Urlon riposted against Oshikuru's blows.*
``` Urlon takes 20 damage, but riposte's Oshikuru's attack for 10 damage. ```
Thomas
*So he was going for another strike. In combat, he didn't try to block blows all the time; instead, he could take punishment, dealing far more in return. The demon takes both the initial and counterblow, but the demon strikes back, dealing far more damage.*

```HP: 68/81 
Focus: 5/7
Rage: 6
Defense: (16) -1
Movement: 
Attack 1: / 23 / 18 / ```
Charles
``` The blow lands. Urlon takes 18 damage. 
REACTION PHASE OVER ```

*Struck by the blow, Urlon backed up 1 tile, just out of reach of Oshikuru's weapon. He reared back before lunging with his halberd twice again with the aim to skewer and dazzle the demon in place.*
``` Urlon spends two Focus to lunge at Oshikuru twice.
Attack 1: 27 to hit. Crit. 14 Damage. Applies Rooted.
Attack 2: 22 to hit. 6 Damage. Applies Confused. 
Urlon moves back one tile. Triggers OA. ```
Thomas
*The demon felt the clash of steel against his helmet and the strike against his leg, aiming to prevent his movement and disorient him. As if that would stop him.*

*Oshikuru lets out a yell, charging as if he had never been hit in the first place, taking two big swings at Urlon. The first hits true, dealing massive damage, but the second barely misses. Regardless, he knew that he was stronger.*
```HP: 48/81 
Focus: 3/7
Rage: 4
Defense: (15) -2
Movement: 1
Attack 1: / 39 / CRIT 26, Stun / 
Attack 2: / Miss / /```
Charles
*Urlon tries to parry the attack, but the force of the blow tears through his attempt. He takes damage, and ends up stunned.*
``` Urlon parries 7 damage with 2 focus die. ```
Thomas
*Using the opportunity attack Urlon gave him earlier, Oshikuru swings Recklessly.*
```HP: 48/81 
Mana: / 
Focus: 3/7
Rage: 4

Movement:
Attack 1: / 27 / 16 / 
Attack 2: / / /```
Charles
``` The opportunity attack lands. Urlon takes 16 damage. REACTION PHASE OVER. ```

*Recoiling, Urlon takes a second to regather his focus. Once he did, he roared ferociously, surging with vitality. He lunged again, with the intent to root oshikuru in place, and entered a defensive stance shortly after.* 
``` Urlon spends one Focus to lunge at Oshikuru, then defends. 
Attack 1: 18 to hit, 16 damage. Roots Oshikuru. ```
Thomas
*The demon moves in point blank towards Urlon, not letting him get away, before quickly making two more strikes.*

*This opponent was strong. He lets out another yell, fighting back.*
```HP: 52/81 
Reckless Attack, Heroic Tendency, Composed Attack
Focus: 2/7
Rage: 3

Movement:2
Attack 1: / CRIT / 26 / 
Attack 2: / 22 / Miss /```