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[Niccolo]

(Probably not the best idea to give the superstrong dude a grappling point)

((So if I didn't already have one arm around his neck, where did I hold on to?))

Oh, his neck, but once he calmed down a little he realised the best way to get you off. Turns out ragemonsters don't think so well when they're, well, enraged.

It seemed less plausible and secure to use air. I'm half-right.

Air pressure is a wonderful thing. A jet of high-pressure air pressing into his wrists? If it doesn't drill right through his arms, he won't be moving far.

[GreatWyrmGold]

((Actually, I'm imagining less of a jet of air and more "The air above his wrists, ankles, etc, won't move to let his appendages through".))

[Niccolo]

O.o That... Works too. A sort of shell of air with the rigidity of stone. Fair enough! When I write the turn up I'll make sure to describe it that way.

Rightio, I'm off to bed. G'night all! I'll write the turn up in the morning, hopefully BFEL has posted by then!

[BFEL]

Hm.

...Could I stop the air above his limbs from moving, forming bonds of air?

((Theoretically you could stop air flow to his LUNGS, suffocating him until he passes out.))

Slapping his hand to his head, Lao Thuun casts Wisp, making sure not to put any more life into the hulking monstrocity, only his comrades.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Hm.

...Could I stop the air above his limbs from moving, forming bonds of air?

((Theoretically you could stop air flow to his LUNGS, suffocating him until he passes out.))

((I don't want to kill him!))

[BFEL]

Hm.

...Could I stop the air above his limbs from moving, forming bonds of air?

((Theoretically you could stop air flow to his LUNGS, suffocating him until he passes out.))

((I don't want to kill him!))

[GreatWyrmGold]

Hm.

...Could I stop the air above his limbs from moving, forming bonds of air?

((Theoretically you could stop air flow to his LUNGS, suffocating him until he passes out.))

((I don't want to kill him!))

((I don't really want to risk permanent brain damage, either. Or risk him waking up and attacking when my back is turned.))

[Niccolo]

... So I've basically given GWG an ideal random-murder tool. Excellent.

Writing the turn up now.

[Niccolo]

BFEL rolls a 1 at a very bad time, Ekoka rolls two 6s. Shenanigans ensue.

- Turn 5: More Green? -

You've mostly stopped the Hulk, since he's on his back and like a turtle can't seem to get back up. But one of your party is down with busted ribs. Could this be the first casualty of the tale?

Slapping his hand to his head, Lao Thuun casts Wisp, making sure not to put any more life into the hulking monstrocity, only his comrades.

(6) WELP.

You raise your right hand, filling it with a miniature star of viridian light. The entire bar is filled with Life magic emanating from the wisp that coalesces in your hand. The wisp takes flight and begins to hover around your head.

A small pot plant in the corner begins to rapidly grow, flowers the size of your head opening and filling the room with their scent. A small patch of moss on the outside stone wall of the bar begins to grow as well, covering the entire tavern in a thick green layer in a matter of seconds.

The light spills over the Hulk, and... (2) does nothing except calm him down somewhat. The light also washes over your comrades, who feel the heavily-boosted Life magic push all of their pains aside. Well done!

(1) (Shit!) The force of that much magic leaving your body is enough to shatter every bone in your right arm and hand. Your hand is a bloody, pulpy mess. Your arm immediately swells up - just enough to stop the bleeding - but the residual magic in the air can't seem to be able to touch the wound. You're in a lot of pain. And in case you can't tell, your right arm is entirely useless.

Perfect casting! +1 exp!

"Um, well... rargh?"

Beat the hulking fellow over the head with the staff until he loses consciousness.

(3) Maybe it was the healing light, maybe your heart's not in it. You poke half-heartedly at the hulking great brute on the floor.

Try to staunch the blood flow as best as I can.

(4+1) Green sparks limn the wound as you try to staunch the blood flow, holding back the surely-crushing pain. Even better, you feel the blood flow stop completely as the sparks encourage rapid coagulation! The skin follows suite, growing over the bone. With a sickly crackle your rib is pushed back into place and the wound is sealed shut!

Your rib's still broken, but you're otherwise pretty good.

I've had worse, attempt to reset my elbow

(2+1)  You steel yourself and tug on your arm, but to no avail. It just hurts a lot.

Summon restraints of stone Stop the movement of air above and around the limbs to bind this hulk of muscle and anger to the floor.

(6) You rub your jaw angrily, but the green light makes the bruise fade within seconds. So you set yourself and cast your will forth into the air itself. Some way, somehow, you still the very air itself! The air gains the consistency of stone in a huge block over the Hulk, pressing the monster into the floor. The torrent of magic flooding through you suppresses all rational thought, but you have just enough presence of mind to leave the monster a way to breathe.

(6) (Two sixes in a row. Yeesh.) You feel something give in your brain. A splitting headache lances from one temple to the other! You're not sure what happened, but you know that once you stop this spell, you won't be casting any more magic until the headache leaves.

Perfect casting! +1 exp!

Hulk Status: Enraged and on the floor. Struggling to stand, but trapped quite well.

You can hear a commotion outside. Sounds like the guards are on their way!

Spoiler: The Players (click to show/hide)

Lyu Brak (Harry Baldman)
Profession: Priest
Status: Failing at beatings
Inventory:
Staff (Bronze-Capped)
Religious Necklace
Warm Priestly Robes and Pants
Warm Priestly Shoes
180 gold
Wounds/Status: You're perfectly healthy!
Abilities: [Boundlessly Cheerful] [Not that faithful] [Righteous Litany]

Baldur Bergfalk (USEC_OFFICER)
Profession: Mercenary
Status: Not dying!
b]Inventory:
Broken greatsword
Worn leather jerkin (and normal clothes)
Worn leather boots
Bear fur cloak
300 gold
Wounds/Status: [Broken rib]
Abilities: [Skilled Bargainer] [Guileless] [I'm Not Right Handed]

Lao Thuun (BFEL)
Profession: Warrior Mage
Status: OH SHIT MY ARM!
Inventory:
Blunted bronze sword
Leather armour and boots
Acolyte's Suncloak
210 gold
Wounds/Status: [Shattered Arm]
Abilities:
[Enduring] [Atoner] [Spellsword]
Spells:
[Life Spell: Wisp]
Magical Experience:
[Ea: 0] [Wi: 0] [Fi: 0] [Wa: 0] [Li: 2] [Fo: -1] [Lt: 0] [Sh: 0]


Felice Nasib (Pancaek)
Profession: Seaman
Status: Not setting his dislocated arm.
Inventory:
Cracked Shortbow
Seven Arrows
Really Blunt Dirk
Nautical Longcoat and Boots
370 gold
Wounds/Status: [Dislocated Left Elbow]
Abilities:
[Fearless] [Not a Landlubber] [Trick Shot]

Ekoka (GreatWyrmGold)
Profession: Wanderer
Status: Overdoing magic.
Inventory:
Cracked shillelagh
Wanderer's Cloak
Sturdy Clothes and Boots
Length of Rope
Flint and Tinder
380 gold
Wounds/Status: [Headache]
Abilities:
[Survivalist] [Dual Focus] [Maladjusted to heat] [Guiding Spirit]
Spells:
[Wind Spell: Alacrity]
Magical Experience:
[Ea: 0] [Wi: 1] [Fi: 0] [Wa: 0] [Li: 0] [Fo: 0] [Lt: 0] [Sh: 0]

[Harry Baldman]

Try to access my inner savage, like I did with the shin-breaking episode. Bash the fellow on the head repeatedly!

On second thought, vacate the premises. This battle is about as pointless as it gets - we're sure as hell not getting paid, after all.

EDIT: Help the sailorman with the dislocated elbow if it does not interfere with running the hell away.

[BFEL]

((Hmm...Life Magic is weird. I mean it doesn't set broken bones, but cellular skin/muscle damage=no probs. Also it seems to be rather choosy as to who/what it will/won't heal, but that could just be to make this an RtD instead of something sensible.))

[Niccolo]

((Hmm...Life Magic is weird. I mean it doesn't set broken bones, but cellular skin/muscle damage=no probs. Also it seems to be rather choosy as to who/what it will/won't heal, but that could just be to make this an RtD instead of something sensible.))

The wisp specifically aids in healing, rather than doing the healing itself. That's why you can just have it going, rather than having to sit and concentrate. USEC was trying to stop the blood, so it aided in that. Specifically, it healed shut a wound that would normally have taken stitches and a week. His bones will also set faster, but skin heals at four or five times the rate that bone does! What it DID was get the bone into the right place. The plants strive to grow, so it helps them grow. Pancaek tried to reset his arm, it tried to help... But it didn't quite make it.

The wisp spell gets some direction from who it's trying to help, basically.

But yeah, Life magic's a tad weird. I haven't really set limits for it, since I'm still working the kinks out of the magic system. And yes, to make this an RTD.

[Pancaek]

"Well, shit, I don't think I'll be able to help anymore" He notices the priest leave "Hey! uh, Luy was it? Care to give me a hand with resetting my elbow?"

Follow the priest, attempt to reset the elbow. Let Lyu help if he so pleases

[Harry Baldman]

"Well, shit, I don't think I'll be able to help anymore" He notices the priest leave "Hey! uh, Luy was it? Care to give me a hand with resetting my elbow?"

"Sure, but I can't guarantee it'll help!"

[Niccolo]

"Let's see. One Mage is down. While the other is holding down the Hulk, let's all leave!" You guys are the best team ever.