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Thousand Swords · May 9, 2023

9 / 100

+9HP Recovery

_____Thousand would be the first to wake having been the first to go down, eyes fluttering open to the night sky, partly shocked nothing had approached them as some of the first things he saw was both Hewmalog and the white haired elf knocked out also. Seems they ended in a draw or maybe one went down defending the others the swordsman was unsure as he staggered over to them and dug around his UI for a bit.

_____Doing his best to play 'doctor' for them as he would wrap up most the sever wounds, leaving some bandages so they could tend the other ones and then going up to each to give them a 'healing potion' or a very poor mockery of it. Both Camus and Hewmalog would get a very VERY bitter taste of herbs down thier throats as a 'wake up' call as Thousand moved away to avoid getting punched or knocked back out for trying to help them up faster.

_____Standing off to the side with what was left of his bandages and more of the 'potions' as the result he would be drinking most the bitter stuff to tend his wounds. Thinking back he did owe the white hair elf the story behind the blades but just as he was about to speak he overheard or rather was outspoken by Hewmalog.

"Ha Hewmalog is the victor of spar! Both little white hair person and angry little red hair person go down before the great Hewmalog, learning giant!"

@CamusVaric
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Rolls

Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (9) = 9
Recover 9 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 34 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

-201HP, +15SP Attack from Camus
Knocked out
+100HP Wound recovery

List of things to note!

Attacking Hewmalog: Dealing damage to Hewmalog will trigger 10 Retaliation damage and grant him +15SP.
Cycle turn: Each cycle Hewmalog will roll a D2, to decide his target (1=Camus, 2=Thousand.) and deal 1d10+10 damage to rolled target, and gain +10SP.
SP bar: When SP reaches 0 or lower Hewmalog becomes vunrable, attacks dealing x2 damage to him. If it reaches 100 on his cycle turn (immediately after Thousand's post) Will preform 'Earth rapture' attacking both Thousand and Camus for 1d10+20 damage each draining SP bar down to 50SP.
Death disabled: As this is a 'unofficial' thread death is not permitted by rules. At zero or less hp the indivudal is knocked out and will awake after fighting has concluded, has been healed, or when both fighters are downed and Hewmalog choses to defend them until they awake next cycle.

Rolls

Null

CamusVaric · May 9, 2023

+13 HP
Now it wasn't the first time Camus had been force fed any type of herbs. Hell even in the real world, some of the most foul herbs had to be consumed to help. So the moment that shit hit his tongue, his body instinctively swallowed it. He sat up coughing like mad. He was gagging trying not to throw up , nor get dizzy and fall back down to the ground --sitting or not-- due to how fast he had sprung up. He heard the giant and a little click of his tongue left him. Still trying to get rid of the terrible taste of bitter herbs that coated his tongue , his throat, hell all of his mouth. "First, that tastes like shit. Secondly and most importantly, Hemmy. Get it right! I took you down!" He groaned, it almost felt like a hang over plus the results of being run through a meat grinder. That was the feeling alone. The taste , the nicest thing he could call it was shit. It was bitter and not only would it have been bitter should he had been awake for it--- it would have been twice as bitter and probably had resulted in him gagging and throwing up.

Endurance had nothing to do with it-- this potion or if it could even be called as such, it tasted so terrible. He didn't stand at all , but he was glaring at the giant. "So get the fuckin stats right on who won." Crimson eyes finally found Thousand. "I take it you woke first and this is your handywork." He coughed from the taste that still haunted him and blood dribbled down his lip some. Over time ribs would heal , but they were one of the most complicated bones to mend and they were pesky. He knew this much from real life experiences. Actually oddly enough he had a lot of experience

Regardless though, this battle was something that the two of them would now always have. They had bonded in battle-- battle buddies. No one could truly take this away from them, even if memories were lost or altered, their souls would always. Yet despite it all, neither male had given their name to the other. "You aren't much of a doctor type, but it is better than nothing. I thank you." This was probably one of the first times that Camus had ever openly thanked someone. Camus could be kind, just typically hid behind other masks and shit like being a sarcastic asshole. "Camus" he finally said. He had said his piece to the giant and now was just focusing on Thousand.
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Recover
1d20 (13) = 13
Recover 13 HP

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Thousand Swords · May 10, 2023

22 / 100

+13HP Recovery

_____Thousand could only blink a few times as the white hair gave something like his name, dawning on the swordsman that was the first time he heard it and had not even gave his own this whole time. Taking a moment to scratch the back of his head while downing one of the potions himself and now rather used to the terrible taste and still unwilling to get better at making them taste like something else as he spoke up.

"Thousand, Thousand swords... Most people I tell to just call me Alex though..."

"No white hair Camus is wrong, Hewmalog took YOU down first, not other way around. Little red hair Alex was first down then you, then Hewmalog! I have spoken, It is so! This is the way!"

_____Thousand would just watch with his eye twitching as he got called out again, he was a damage pure, he could not help being the first knocked out with such in mind but he was in no state to argue over that. Adjusting himself to sit down to see the two as they would likely keep fighting over who went down first while he just drank another bitter potion and cough at the taste.

_____Taking the moment to sneak a piece of dried meat into his mouth to deal with the flavor some and went to wrap up his rib cage some to make sure it would not heal oddly with each potion he drank rapidly mending internal damage as per the games logic and healing system. he wished real life had that sort of feature, so many times he had to wait week to work out after a cracked rip or broken bone, here he just drank liquid just above poison and healed up in less then an hour.

@CamusVaric
Play sheet link

Rolls

Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (9) = 9
Recover 9 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 134 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

CamusVaric · May 10, 2023

HP:16/150
+3 HP (Recovery)

They had finally gotten each other's names. The other's name was rather other -- even more so how he spoke to just call him Alex. He tilted his head some , he was trying to figure out the logic behind it. Or was it a real world thing . He knew not truly of what might happen if the two mixed. Nor really he care too much as well he didn't have much of a real life to ruin. Though his eye twitched some at the giant's words. "No YOU went down first. You hit the ground first, don't you slander the battle. If you learn so much as per your name-- then you should learn that you were defeated. You went down before I did. Thus even if mere seconds-- I won the challenge. Don't go giving out fake facts."

He went to crack open another potion, going about mending to his own wounds the best he could. It was rougher to patch one's self up compared to if someone else helped. He clicked his tongue and got to what his mind still couldn't wrap around. "Why Alex? How does one get that from Thousand? Was it some form of nickname that someone gave you? Just a random name you felt attached to? Or is that an actual name and Thousand is more of a title? I'm just trying to understand how the two come about is all." It shouldn't matter, but this was his new battle buddy. Surely enough the other would end up with some nickname soon enough. Camus had that type of habit.

"Oi, even if your handy work isn't the best as some doc. It would be better for us both to patch each other up. Potions only do so much." He wasn't the one who had the knowledge of this stuff, it wasn't his specialty. Maybe he should look into doing something more though he was a stubborn soul. He went to glare at the giant. "And YOU! Will learn who rightfully won the challenge. The victor is I. And if it was a battle of two version than I believe you Hemmy were out smarted and defeated."

@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Recover
1d20 (3) = 3
Recover 3 HP

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Thousand Swords · May 10, 2023

24 / 100

+2HP Recovery

_____Thousand could only blink a few times as the white hair gave something like his name, dawning on the swordsman that was the first time he heard it and had not even gave his own this whole time. Taking a moment to scratch the back of his head while downing one of the potions himself and now rather used to the terrible taste and still unwilling to get better at making them taste like something else as he spoke up.

"Well I don't like the nicknames people try to come up with for my game name choice, so just tell them a nickname I get in real life a lot to make things move smoother... also the story about the swords is..."

"White hair camus is wrong! You fell before Hewmalog, you closer to ground even if Hewmalog started to fall you would hit ground first. It was Hewmalog victory you need to grow up and admit defeat!"

_____Thousand was spoken over yet again, and could only rub his temples for the scene he was watching. It was JUST like the children in the daycare he worked at, fighting over who won a race or whatever they competed on and tied at. A light sigh as he would slow down his tending of wounds to sort of show Camus how to go about it roughly. he did not like the idea of tending other's wounds or really trust the man to tend his wounds properly.

_____Thousand could only look over at the giant and watch as it's wounds just seemed to close up on their own. He had heard once from some of the other adults that played games that was more of a troll feature or something and wondered if maybe someone had told Hewmalog he was a giant or maybe called them that and it sort of stuck. Not wanting to deal with trying to explain why he thought it was wrong he would let Hewmalog and Camus keep fighting with words.

"I try to make new swords for every 'rank' I go up in the UI, then use them to make a fight more fair if I fight something weaker and don't need everything I got... Eventually I plan to fuse them all into a single blade that can maybe change to suit my enemy to make fights more enjoyable when I reach the peak."

@CamusVaric
Play sheet link

Rolls

Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (2) = 2
Recover 2 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 234 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

CamusVaric · May 10, 2023

HP: 19/150
+3 HP (Recovery)

The recovery process was slow like this-- perhaps the potions weren't very strong. Who knew. Though in a lot of games wasn't it that elves tended to recover faster than humans. Sure, this was better than say if they were in the real world and trying to recover from these injuries-- but he just would like it to go a tad faster. So the other tended to not like nicknames thay came from his game name and instead used a nickname from real life. He couldn't help but tilt his head at that. This was the first time he had heard someone speak of their real life like such. Not that he interacted with tons of people-- though amongst some of the others -- he was sure he interacted a lot more than some other people. Though before the other was able to tell him about his swords , the giant piped up and spoke over Thousand.

He glared at the other "I'll never admit defeat because you are delusional. You might have a longer way to fall-- but you STILL hit the ground before I ever did! Do don't go saying such shit like those lies you are trying to spin." He could be child like-- at least more in the game than in the real world. There, he had no choice but to have never truly been like a child. So in a way that persona came out as Camus. The little demon was surprisingly quiet now, not even commenting on anything -- be it the fight, the giant or his battle buddy now. One had to wonder about Thousand-- but not like he would be poking into real life here. He would rather people not poke into his, so he would at least know of that respect.

Another was tilted back, seemed like they might need to either make more or end up getting more. Odd how he was already assuming he would be spending time around the other male. The fight had been fun, he could do without having hit the ground like he did though. He listened to the other explain his swords. "It is an interesting story. Probably thought things out more than I have." He was oddly taking notes of things Thousand said or showed him. The red head had proven himself in some odd sense to Camus. "So I take it weapon arts is going to play into it all." He had retorted to Hemmy, but he was focused on the other male now. "I know I've come a long way since the beginning. A stick to this sword. I think we might be able to benefit each other though."
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Recover
1d20 (3) = 3
Recover 3 HP

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Thousand Swords · May 10, 2023

31 / 100

+7HP Recovery

_____Thousand was seriously getting a tad bit annoyed by the two children before him, he sort of expected more from Camus but hearing him argue with Hewmalog was honestly depressing as before Hewmalog could shout back Thousand would very loudly cough to stop them both from going on anymore as he simply had enough of them fighting over who went down first.

_____He did not give them a change or third choice, expecting them to understand and be grown ups doing it themselves. Shifting some to focus back on his wounds as he wondered how to keep any conversation other then this argument. To be fair he could just walk away to let them fight it out again, but as the same token felt if he did one would end up dead and he would have to deal with that at some point later also.

"ANYWAYS, the overall idea we ended at most a tie between the two of you. Let's not worry to much about the who went down first or whatever and just count it as such."

"You only say that because you went down first little red hair alex! You have no say in dis!"

_____Thousand's eye would twitch a few times because of the comment but a slow exhale would get him back to a calm nature. He dealt with kids all the time, he would not just fly off the rails because someone tossed shade on something he knew was a flaw already. If they kept at it he would just let them duke it out while he went to go cooking food for them to help with recovery.

@CamusVaric
Play sheet link

Rolls

Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (7) = 7
Recover 7 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 334 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

CamusVaric · May 10, 2023

HP:20/ 150
+1 HP (Recovery)

He knew his own flaws , especially in game as Camus. Though he didn't know why the giant got to him so badly. He wouldn't argue if this was real life. Then again he was the one who got into fights against walls because he tended to punch walls and make his hand bleed. He had his flaws in both game and in reality. He bit his lip slightly as now the giant seemed to go after Thousand when the other tried to settle the arguement. "So we count it as a tie. Fine. Though it just means a rematch is a must to see who truly won the challenge."

Crimson eyes took in the twitch of the other's eye, the slight slow exhale was caught as his ears slightly twitched. He was more so pissed now that his HP wasn't recovering faster at this point. He huffed some as he stood up. He slightly wobbled but regained his balance. "So what do ya say to a new challenge. Injured or not-- what about you and I kick boast recovery with some food. Of course we can make it a challenge to see who can catch hmm the biggest prey. What do you think?" He was probably the one who had the least amount of health right now, but he wasn't just going to sit there and not try to move.

Moving had always helped in the real world-- so logically maybe it would work here in the game. "I think you can agree on food at least, right? Or would you prefer I catch our food and you cook it~" He knew nothing but the battle-- but surely the guy had some skill with cooking. He had a feeling that Thousand had any influence wuth some guild or something. He could probably check with the UI , but he was too lazy to check for something that didn't really matter. "I for one think stretching my legs will do me good." Also it would prevent his possible hot headedness somehow coming out and going after the giant to possibly try to kill him -- or at least chop out his tongue. "That is a tempting fact, champ. A surprised attack and I'm sure it would be possible." Did the little demon just... agree with him? He just was stunned and it showed.
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Recover
1d20 (1) = 1
Recover 1 HP

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Thousand Swords · May 10, 2023

50 / 100

+7HP Recovery

_____Thousand would blink a few times, did Camus really think he could beat a giant in getting food? One, the giant could cover more ground. Two, the giant was local and likely knew where to go for what. Three, it was more then likely he had food somewhere as just raw meat and berries would not allow him to upkeep that sort of muscle mass. But Thousand would simply chuckle if he was truly intent to take a match to get food.

_____He would not stop them, moving to get firewood and dig around his UI for some of the things he would need to actually cook or prep whatever they might bring back as Hewmalog nodded and rushed off taking the challenge much like a young kid that was easily distracted. Thousand could only guess the giant either had the mental state of a child, or actually was one. Humming lightly to himself that he would at the very least know how to handle a kid, though not one almost four times his height and god knows how much more in weight.

_____He would have enjoyed a second match among them, but judging from both and how they had been so far he was likely the most kitchen adapt one of the group and the most supplied. Scratching the back of his head for a bit to try and recall what sort of things could be found in the region to know what he would likely be seeing them come back with. Taking out a few seasoning that would work good with wild game, some things to help mild a few overwhelming flavors.

@CamusVaric
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OOC: Gathering items, If you are hunting Meat, roll a Knack expertise check to determine what you might find or encounter, If you are looking for any edible plants roll a Knowledge expertise check, Lastly if looking for useful herbs or finer ingredients use a Awareness expertise check. Both Camus and Hewmalog will each have five roll chances taking the highest of the respective three expertise checks to add totals and higher combined score wins this competition. Good luck gathers.~ (While Thousand gets ready to cook it all or most of it)

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 50
Best Knack roll: unrolled
Best Awareness roll: Unrolled
Best knowledge roll: 50
Remaining rolls: 4
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Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (19) = 19
Recover 19 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894
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Expertise Check
1d100 (45) + 5 = 50
Knowledge | Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 434 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 32
Best Knack roll: unrolled
Best Awareness roll: 32
Best knowledge roll: Unrolled
Remaining rolls: 4
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Expertise Check
1d100 (22) + 10 = 32
Awareness | Hewmalog | 1894

CamusVaric · May 11, 2023

HP: 36/150
+16 HP(Recovery)

Was he intent on challenging the giant to a match on collecting food? He suppose the offer could have gone out to the giant too-- but more so he was intent on challenging Thousand to it. Yet somehow it resulted in the giant eagerly nodding and rushing off to take part in the challenge. He was an elf... he should be fine in nature-- right? It seemed that Thousand would indeed be cooking for them. Well he really chose the easier part of the challenge. He better get going to go see what he could find amongst the area. The giant was bigger and could cover more ground than him-- but more agile creatures would run or hide from the giant. Yet he was a light and slender elf, if he played this right, he could win.

So this flaw of his really could be a problem. The art of competing.. he couldn't help it. "I see nothing wrong with it Just is a superior trait , champ." Yeah the little demon really was beginning to freak him out. He focused on what he wished to go after first. The easier bits would be to find herbs and editable plants. Though what might prove some issue, well depending, was to hunt. Hmm what type of game could he find in these parts?

Sure he knew he was probably at a disadvantage for the space covered, but he had high hopes that he could get what he needed. He took to keeping crimson eyes peeled for whatever might cross his path. He wasn't an archer, when this might be something that helped him. He weight much less than the giant, his footsteps would naturally be lighter. He had hope on sneaking up on possible prey. There were several skills that he could probably had taken, and he might need to rethink things-- but for now he would focus on using his sword to get prey.
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 29
Best Knack roll: 29
Best Awareness roll: Unrolled
Best knowledge roll: Unrolled
Remaining rolls: 4

Recover
1d20 (16) = 16
Recover 16 HP

Expertise Check
1d100 (19) + 10 = 29
Knack

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Thousand Swords · May 11, 2023

67 / 100

+17HP Recovery

_____Thousand would dig around his UI some more, picking out a few of his pre started side dishes that would help deal with the foods he could think of His focus quickly snapping as a very boisterous laugh came for the direction Hewmalog had rushed off towards. A light sigh as he could only imagine what was found that would cause such a reaction as the swordsman looked over his setup and figured he would need to upscale it some more to account for things.

_____Moving to cut down a few trees to use as both a larger fire, and a cooking rack uncase large animals had been brought over so he could try to cook them caveman style and the smaller creatures possibly with his travel kitchen set of pots and pans. Sliding his chopping board and taking a few vegetables to cut up and add into a stew with some meat scraps and bone broth. Dashing a few spices as he set an Arcane hand to keep stirring the pot while he worked on other things.

"Maybe I should work on cooking something that could help Hewmalog's diet and have it simple so he could possibly make it himself also..."

_____Thousand would workshop a few dishes he ranked easy enough for a child to cook or make that fit what he figured someone like a Giant or possible troll would enjoy. he did not exactly know the diet of Hewmalog so without that he was left with a rather large list and none that felt could fit into any or possibly help shift his diet to a more balanced sort. There was the glaring two parts of the food pyramid that would be hard to get the sheer amount for him by himself on a daily less he set a few things up. Looking around the area to start 'planning' a possible solve to that issue.

@CamusVaric
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OOC: Gathering items, If you are hunting Meat, roll a Knack expertise check to determine what you might find or encounter, If you are looking for any edible plants roll a Knowledge expertise check, Lastly if looking for useful herbs or finer ingredients use a Awareness expertise check. Both Camus and Hewmalog will each have five roll chances taking the highest of the respective three expertise checks to add totals and higher combined score wins this competition. Good luck gathers.~ (While Thousand gets ready to cook it all or most of it)

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 105
Best Knack roll: 55
Best Awareness roll: Unrolled
Best knowledge roll: 50
Remaining rolls: 3
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Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (17) = 17
Recover 17 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894
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Expertise Check
1d100 (55) + 0 = 55
Knack | Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

Critical Success

100

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 534 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 232
Best Knack roll: unrolled
Best Awareness roll: 32
Best knowledge roll: 200
Remaining rolls: 3
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Expertise Check
1d100 (100) + 0 = 200 (Critical success)
Knowledge | Hewmalog | 1894

CamusVaric · May 12, 2023

HP:48/150
+12 HP (Recovery)

The first thing he happened to find when it came to hunting was a rabbit of all things. He wouldn't have thought the thing would be around these parts, but it was true that certain things could make a living anywhere. He waited for the ideal moment and then went to cut the creatures throat. With rabbits one had to be sneaky with them sometimes. It brought back memories of his first moments in the game. Things had changed since then, but he could care less-- rabbits were still rabbits.

He huffed as he heard the laughter of the giant echoing around him. He hissed slightly hearing that. He didn't like the thought of losing to that damn giant. He had been trying to bond with Thousand not Hemmy-- but whatever. He would take this and figure out how to somehow go with it. He didn't like the idea of losing to anyone. "Yeah champ , would be terrible. Ya could cut out his tongue, even gut the giant himself. Then ya would win."

Now wasn't the time for the little demon to be whispering him ideas of murder of the giant. Though... wouldn't he be considered possible game? No. No. No. He couldn't. As of now he was probably sure that the giant was way pass him in health and could probably sway him down like a fly easily. He would have to be sneaky if he wanted to kill the other, but then he doubted Thousand would be too keen on it. Something just told him that Thousand was a lot kinder of a soul than just some battle junky.

Yeah well he was a kind soul out of the game too-- or he had been. Now things had changed, cause life was truly shit. That was when he heard a snarl coming from the right of him. He saw the glowing of eyes. It seemed his kill had either brought the attention of one of the native cats here or he just happened to be in their terrioty. Though actually this worked out for him. He smirked "well hello there~ What a pretty kitty you are." The mountain lion, or rather this world's version of one showed its self.

Fangs were bared at him and he went to grip his sword. "Come here kitty kitty." The mountain lion lunged at him , and he went to slash the thing in mid air. Blood splattered over him and he laughed in pure happiness. "Yes such a good kitty!" He went to lick the blood from around his mouth.
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 64
Best Knack roll: 64
Best Awareness roll: Unrolled
Best knowledge roll: Unrolled
Remaining rolls: 3

Recover
1d20 (12) = 12
Recover 12 HP

Expertise Check
1d100 (54) + 10 = 64
Knack

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Thousand Swords · May 18, 2023

70 / 100

+3HP Recovery

_____Everything had been going rather smoothly for Thousand, then again he was not exactly in any position to fight off anything while so lost in the art of cooking up a balanced and mixed meal. The scents of the food did travel a little way, likely to draw some wildlife back or towards the region but Thousand did not much care for that currently as he set another stir heavy dish with a arcane hand to keep it going.

______He was thankfully for it, the magic choice he had picked had come in handy on more occasions then he could count. Sure he had not done much in terms of training it just yet but he felt after some time to reflect on his swordsmanship after today he would get the chance to start working towards his other picked out masteries. One one hand he had his mobility mastery, and the other his one magic currently. Not to mention the slot he had opened up having spotted it blinking in his expanded UI while getting items to cook with.

"On one hand I could focus on my mobility, less chance I get hit less Need for defense or a support, on the other Arcanemancy was ranked or set as a defense magic type so that could solve my current issue for lack of durability while I spend all my money on getting the right forge for a perfected blade..."

_____His open thought speech hopefully falling on deaf nature as he poked the fires with his sword to keep the wood burning evenly and added some where he needed it. There was not much else for him to really do other then wait for the others to get back to see what he would need to pull out and use, and the dishes he had all had already been made or took time to finish. A small shrug as the swordsman sat down on a rock and thought over what he would do now that he felt his limit of swordsmanship was achieved.

@CamusVaric
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OOC: Gathering items, If you are hunting Meat, roll a Knack expertise check to determine what you might find or encounter, If you are looking for any edible plants roll a Knowledge expertise check, Lastly if looking for useful herbs or finer ingredients use a Awareness expertise check. Both Camus and Hewmalog will each have five roll chances taking the highest of the respective three expertise checks to add totals and higher combined score wins this competition. Good luck gathers.~ (While Thousand gets ready to cook it all or most of it)

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 128
Best Knack roll: 55
Best Awareness roll: 23
Best knowledge roll: 50
Remaining rolls: 2
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Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (3) = 3
Recover 3 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894
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Expertise Check
1d100 (23) + 0 = 23
Awareness | Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 634 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 282
Best Knack roll: 50
Best Awareness roll: 32
Best knowledge roll: 200
Remaining rolls: 2
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Expertise Check
1d100 (50) + 0 = 50
Knack | Hewmalog | 1894

CamusVaric · May 17, 2023

HP: 64/150
+16 HP (Recovery)

He had no clue how Hemmy was doing. This time he did not hear the giant letting out any roars of victory. Though it was worrisome because he had heard that prior. He had a rabbit and a mountain lion , and he was covered in blood. That was what he currently had going for him. He didn't wish to lose to the giant, but this was more for Thousand not the giant. He grumbled , of course the human had thought of wishing to cooking more so than this challenge. He went about to pile the two corpses together going to look around to see what else he could find in this area. Just what was Thousand cooking back at the 'camp'. He hummed some as he went about tossing about sticks that he happened to find.

Would he end up just carrying the corpses back? Probably so-- better than just putting it in the UI. That was if he got something truly worth bragging about. "There is always getting the ultimate game." He shoved the little demon away as he continued to hum. He didn't need the whispering of murdering the giant. He rather not risk it at his current health, he had a feeling it was still recovering a bit too slow. He had seen the giant and how he had seemed to recover so much easier. He doubted if he tried to attack Hemmy this time, that he might not just end up passing out. The other might try to kill him this time. After all he would be trying to kill him. No, he needed to not even humour the little demon with those thoughts.

Brushing around the leaves, that was when he found the bunch of mushrooms that were growing about. There were some tiny ones, but also were decent in size. "Alright this works. Not my favourite or anything, but won't be like I turn my nose to it either." He had learned to not be picky on anything, growing up like he had would do such. Though in the means of the game, he wouldn't be someone who could just live off an anti meat diet. He continued to pick the mushrooms and went to open up his UI to store them there.
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 132
Best Knack roll: 64
Best Awareness roll: Unrolled
Best knowledge roll: 39
Remaining rolls: 2

Expertise Check
1d100 (39) + 0 = 39
Knowledge

Recover
1d20 (16) = 16
Recover 16 HP

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Thousand Swords · May 18, 2023

78 / 100

+8HP Recovery

_____Thousand was not much of a 'think ahead' person, he preferred to just live in the moment so planning was very much a bad idea or looked down on in best case. That said he did want to have some form of plan as he looked up to the sky to make sure it would not be raining while he was cooking outside. It was planning ahead in a sense as he leaned back moving his hands behind his head.

_____On one hand he should consider a mastery that would make his lifestyle in the game improve. by that logic either Alchemy or Magitech would likely help with that. Both had more uses then simply in combat and he could see a few ways to train them on the daily alongside his other small training habits. With alchemy he could make better healing potions, make real cleaning products, or potions to deal with his lack of defense, hell even ones to maybe boost his speed more. With Magitech he could go from primitive household items to modern, the idea of a actual warm or hot shower in game after hours of workout was tempting.

"I SHOULD be more focused on what I have currently, though I think I'm going to just focus on getting my mobility up. Last thing I need to worry about right now is trying to split my focus between both attacking and defense. Hard to play a muscle head if I'm over here using complex magic and precise attacks...~"

_____Thousand chuckled to himself some as he conjured a small gearbox with arcanamancy and watched it move. He liked not having people bother him about more then one thing. If they needed something killed or scared off, they came to him. They did not bother him about making them a wash basin, gathering herbs or crops, tending fields. it was a simple and enjoyable plain life as he moved from his seat to take the first item off the open flame as it was almost time to start plating the appetizers.

@CamusVaric
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OOC: Gathering items, If you are hunting Meat, roll a Knack expertise check to determine what you might find or encounter, If you are looking for any edible plants roll a Knowledge expertise check, Lastly if looking for useful herbs or finer ingredients use a Awareness expertise check. Both Camus and Hewmalog will each have five roll chances taking the highest of the respective three expertise checks to add totals and higher combined score wins this competition. Good luck gathers.~ (While Thousand gets ready to cook it all or most of it)

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 134
Best Knack roll: 55
Best Awareness roll: 29
Best knowledge roll: 50
Remaining rolls: 1
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Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (8) = 8
Recover 8 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894
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Expertise Check
1d100 (29) + 0 = 29
Awareness | Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 734 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 322
Best Knack roll: 50
Best Awareness roll: 72
Best knowledge roll: 200
Remaining rolls: 1
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Expertise Check
1d100 (72) + 0 = 72
Awareness | Hewmalog | 1894

CamusVaric · May 19, 2023

HP: 75/150
+11 (Recovery)
He continued to look through the forested area, he was looking for anything that might be worthy. He still had the giant's roar of victory in his mind and it seemed to press on his mind. He didn't wish to lose, he hated losing. Yet, if he didn't step up his game-- he might end up losing. He decided he would focus on trying to find some type of her herb for spice of some sort. Now this wasn't his expertise, he knew enough about survival-- but he wouldn't say he knew everything there was about cooking. He hummed as he went about his search.

Soon enough they would be coming back together to see who won this challenge. He had a nice rabbit and mountain lion to provide as well as some mushrooms. Though it wasn't enough. That was when he saw it, he almost didn't but the root that twisted and turned in the sideways terrain. He went to crouch and pull up one of them, a thick root came out. It was similar to ginger and so he began to uproot several of the roots and put them away into his ui inventory. That would be worth something, right?
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 207
Best Knack roll: 64
Best Awareness roll: 75
Best knowledge roll: 39
Remaining rolls: 1

Recover
1d20 (11) = 11
Recover 11 HP

Expertise Check
1d100 (75) + 0 = 75
Awareness

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Thousand Swords · May 21, 2023

89 / 100

+11HP Recovery

_____It was not much, least from his usual dedication to cooking in the real world. Then again he did not have all his usual tools, spices, ingredients, and well everything he was used to. Sure he was starting to bridge the gap but there was still a ways to go before he called what he made as 'real cooking' but it would pass for now. Splitting enough for two people from the rest so the giant 'troll' could have the rest.

_____Before him was several different 'light' dishes. The first was a mac and cheese mimic using a bit of wild flour he had gathered for the noodles back while training in stokbon, the cheese, if he could call it that was made from wild cow-like creature's milk. He made sure it was by having noted farmers had the creature and used it first. Mixed into the Mac and cheese was a few bread bites with spiced herbs and such to give it a little kick.

_____Another dish he made to help tide the others over while he cooked the main dishes they brought him was a vegetable bone broth soup. Sure it might seem odd if they knew that was the case but the creature Thousand used the bones of, actually did not give the same taste as it's bones only enhanced the flavor of the vegetables and gave a small meat taste to mix in with it. Thousand himself did not exactly like it, but maybe the others would.

_____Then the rest, well just assorted fruits cut and set for display, and a few different types of bread ranging from white, rye, bagels, berry infused, and butter for it. Thousand did another double check of the items before getting his cooking area ready for round two, taking the effort to try and hide the fire to some extent incase Hewmalog was a troll and the fire might make him attack or get loud. Last thing Thousand wanted was to go for round two while his stomach was growling.

@CamusVaric
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OOC: Gathering items, If you are hunting Meat, roll a Knack expertise check to determine what you might find or encounter, If you are looking for any edible plants roll a Knowledge expertise check, Lastly if looking for useful herbs or finer ingredients use a Awareness expertise check. Both Camus and Hewmalog will each have five roll chances taking the highest of the respective three expertise checks to add totals and higher combined score wins this competition. Good luck gathers.~ (While Thousand gets ready to cook it all or most of it)

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 195
Best Knack roll: 55
Best Awareness roll: 90
Best knowledge roll: 50
Remaining rolls: 0
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Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
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(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (11) = 11
Recover 11 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894
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Expertise Check
1d100 (90) + 0 = 90
Awareness | Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 834 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 322
Best Knack roll: 50
Best Awareness roll: 72
Best knowledge roll: 200
Remaining rolls: 0
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Expertise Check
1d100 (9) + 0 = 9
Knack | Hewmalog | 1894

CamusVaric · May 23, 2023

HP: 93/150
+18 HP (Recovery)

He knew he probably should focus on something other than the hunting. Though he couldn't help himself. Crimson eyes were watching the area in which he walked. It was probably time to head back, the growling of his stomach spoke so much. Though he wanted to get one more decent thing to add to the haul. He refused to let the giant win, he would continue to push forward. Perhaps somehow he would be the winner in it all. It was a slim chance, the giant was the native here. He probably knew his way all around this area backwards and frontwards. Yet, a challenge was a challenge. He grumbled and that was when he stopped. Right in front of him stood a rather decently sized boar. At least that what he would call it. Sure, it didn't look exactly the same as a boar might-- it was more monstrous looking and its tusks were rather large. He had to take it down.

The elf was still somewhat covered in the blood of the mountain lion, he probably should find a stream in which to wash himself off. Though that was another story, the blood was simply a part of the hunt. A trophy per say. He rushed forward, still not at his full strength but he could feel himself growing stronger. He would not entertain the idea that the little demon wished. Though Hemmy would indeed be quite the catch, but he doubted the giant would even remotely taste good. No matter how one cooked giant, he doubted one could ever make it taste good. Besides, if he did that-- he had a feeling Thousand might leave and he would lose his battle buddy. Yes, the red head was very much worthy of said title.

He barely avoided the tusks of the boar capturing his arm, but he ended victorious. He strung the boar along with the rabbit and mountain lion before dragging them behind back to the sight of their 'camp'. He tossed the corpses near Thousand before bringing out the ginger like root and mushrooms he had gathered. "My haul. I would like to keep the tusks of the boar as a keepsake trophy. I doubt those are editable anyways. Don't tell me aside from cooking, you are good at handy crafts too~" His crimson eyes taking in the dishes, seemed he got back before Hemmy did.
@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 216
Best Knack roll: 102
Best Awareness roll: 75
Best knowledge roll: 39
Remaining rolls: 0

Recover
1d20 (18) = 18
Recover 18 HP

Expertise Check
1d100 (92) + 10 = 102
Knack

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Thousand Swords · May 24, 2023

100 / 100

+14HP Recovery

_____Thousand did not exactly enjoy the first things Camus said on return. Feeling like it was more an insult the player was more of a 'house worker' then a fighter. A light sigh as he just nodded at the comment while having his had shake to wordlessly hint 'I'm good-ish with that sort of thing. A perk to working at a daycare is how Monday was always 'craft day' and he tended to dabble.

_____Taking a little bit of time to start skinning, prepping, and handling the wild game as Thousand could only sigh a little bit. Both the boar and Mountain lion could not exactly be eaten right away even if he prepped it without some serious issues. Sure the game worked a little differently but the boy did not dare try it himself as he set all the cut up parts both edible and not and pointed at it with his knife.

"Larger game takes time to age, before you can cook it most cases. So those I can't exactly cook for a meal right now. The rabbit I can set up. If you want the parts or the meats can take what you want from that first and I'll find a use for what is left if you don't want it."

_____As Thousand spoke and went to work with the ginger, mushrooms, and rabbit Hewmalog's thunderous steps echoed closer, not long after starting to hear him around he was back setting a large tree down and fruits falling from the branches with the impact. Placing a few herbs down and yet another large game that just made Thousand sigh. People thought cooking was short time, and bigger was always better. Taking the fruit to chop up, checking what he could use the herbs for, and doing a caveman style of Hewmalog's catch knowing he likely was gonna eat it no matter the taste cooked or raw.

_____After a few moments longer, Thousand handed the large game skewer to the giant, and offered a plated rabbit cooked and steamed with the mushroom and ginger. The fruit sliced and set out also as Thousand pointed to Hewmalog. It was clear it was more a 'who won' gesture and the Giant reach to 'pat' Camus on the back before laughing and digging into the meat skewer.

"If I could have cooked the large games you brought without to much worry for your stomach Camus It would be another tie most likely. or just slightly in his favor due to the fruit tree. Seeing as it was used in part for the skewer for his food..."

@CamusVaric
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OOC: Gathering items, Winner Hewmalog, second place Camus, last place Thousand

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 195
Best Knack roll: 55
Best Awareness roll: 90
Best knowledge roll: 50
Remaining rolls: 0
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Passives: Mobile and speed (Dynamism) +2 movement (2>4) per turn
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(F)Momentum: Gain 5 extra damage per movement you have this cycle (used or unused), maximum: +75. (Current total +40)
---
(F)Torment: Deal 10 (D) flat damage to an enemy adjacent to you. (Arcanamancy)
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(F)Disruptive: Deal 20 (A) flat SP damage when you attack. (Slash weapons)
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(BA) Rush: Double movement speed 4>8 for this turn.
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(A) Recover
1d20 (14) = 14
Recover 14 HP
Thousand Swords | 1894

"Thosuand"

-Serious- Hewmalog, The learning giant

❰ 934 / 2000 ❱

❰ 10 / 100 ❱

+100HP Wound recovery

Rolls

Current totals (Overall): 322
Best Knack roll: 50
Best Awareness roll: 72
Best knowledge roll: 200
Remaining rolls: 0

CamusVaric · May 26, 2023

HP: 133/150
+40 HP (Recovery)

The other moved his hand in a way of saying he was 'good-ish' with handy crafts. Camus wasn't trying to outright be an ass in his comment, no he was wondering for his own sake. He wasn't someone who was the best, but he could do what he had to do in order to survive. He was aware that each player had their skills that they took-- and when the other was a fighter-- one may never know. It was his attempt at making a form of small talk. Camus in the end was just Camus. Typically always caring about himself and not so much about other people, until they became important to him. He did deep down have a good person inside. Beside Thousand didn't take part in the competition per say, instead staying behind to cook. Therefore, most people who cooked could also do handy crafts and such. To him it made plenty of sense.

He watched as the other began to skin and prep the wild game. So larger game took time to age, who would have known. He would have tried to eat it as was, should he have been on his own. He nodded instead of speaking as that was when Hewmalog's step would echo closer and closer. Crimson eyes took in the haul and frowned at the tree. He hated losing. He kept that scowl like expression on himself as he sorted through what was cut up of the mountain lion and the boar. He took some meat from both as well as the tusks from the boar and the pelt of the mountain lion. He grumbled as the giant went to 'pat' him.

"Yeah yeah. Don't try to comfort me. I'll make sure I win in the next battle against him."

He could hear the little demon in his mind as he went about munching on the rabbit meal he had.

"See ya could have won if ya had used the giant as game. Then ya would have had the biggest haul."

He pushed the little demon away and for a little bit ate in silent. He had nothing else better to say. The challenge hadn't even been for the giant to take anyways. It was for Thousand. It almost seemed like he was sulking in a sense for not actually winning this. Even if the odds had been severally not in his favour at all.

@Thousand Swords

Rolls

Recover
1d20 (20) = 40
Recover 40 HP

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