Necdum Spiritum Romanus: Phase 4 The Battle Continues
Alex Raman charges out into the fields, prepared to take down the
War Chief single-handedly. He throws down his Scissors, rubbing his fist into the palm of his Cestus as he walks towards the War Chief. (1+1 vs. 1+10) Alex lunges for the Chief, hands outstretched; the Chief simply grabs the Gladiator by the arms, and diverts his path by throwing him to the side. Alex lands on the ground, skidding across it. (9+1 vs. 1+1) Alex doesn't even have time to register what happens when a giant War Spike pierces him through his upper spinal cord and into the back of his neck. The War Chief yanks his weapon free afterwards, and pounds his fist against his chest as he walks away from his first victim.
Alex Raman has been slain by the War Chief!Clyde rushes for the Ballistamen up onto a small incline, when he meets the Sentinel. The man's size and cruel-looking weapon doesn't deter the dismounted cavalryman a bit as he pushes forward with his giant Pilum. (8 vs. 9+1) Clyde thrusts his weapon right for the Sentinel, who steps to the side, the Javelin missing his torso by mere inches. (1+1 vs. 3) The Sentinel thrusts at Clyde's legs in an attempt to skewer his ankles, but the Equitatum jumps over the spear, avoiding the hit.
John Doe finds Bigus Dickus bleeding out upon the ground. With his expiration likely within a few minutes, the doctor kneels down and inspects the wounds. (2+2) Even with his John's best efforts, Bigus's wounds are simply too severe for him to stop. In fact, Bigus stops him midway through the procedure. "Stop this nonsense, I can do this..."
John Doe gains 2 Points for easing Bigus Dickus's Suffering.
As the War Chief descends upon the Roman township, Anders von Anderland runs at him from his side, attempting to flank him. The Legionary pulls out a spare Plumbata dart, and chucks it overhand at the Barbarian leader. (1+1+1 vs. 3+1) The War Chief ducks his head, and the dart flies over him, harmlessly embedding itself into the ground. The Chief retaliates, charging upon Anders. (9+1 8-1) The War Chief leaps on Anders and drives his War Spike down into his shoulder, straight through the armor and flesh, down into the bone. Anders falls on his back, bleeding and torn up, dropping his Gladius onto the ground beneath him as his arm stops working. The War Chief leaves Anders to his minions and resumes charging into the town.
The last Slinger checks the ground for rocks, only to find that he's run out of available ammunition. Aurus Romuli, injured, takes the opportunity to limp over for a counter-attack. Fortunately, it's not a long distance, as he'd have no chance running after a Barbarian on a bad ankle. (8+1 vs. 7) Aurus thrusts at the Slinger, who looks up and leaps back just in time to avoid the thrust. Aurus continues the assault, and sweeps the shaft of his Pilum at the legs of the Slinger, who is sent falling over. Before he can get back up, the Pilum is jammed right through his solar plexus. With that, Aurus manages to eradicate the last of the stone throwers.
Aurus Romuli has Slain the Slingers!
He gains 6 Points!Carl continues to lay upon the roof of a home on the outskirts of town, comatose and bleeding. (Consciousness Roll: 4 = Success) Suddenly, Carl's eyes open, and he slowly begins to get the bearings of where he is and what's going on. What's less awesome than waking up however, is realizing his massive wound which will shortly mean the end of him unless it is attended to.
Barrus Patrione looks over the unconscious body of the Brute (II). He holds his Scissors up, the metal blades shining in the mid-day sunlight. (5+1) He brings the Scissors down, and cuts the Brute right across the neck! Really, he merely just nicks the side of his neck in the fleshy, non-vital area, but he's simply so hyped up that at this point that Barrus cares little about the fact. Much more damaging than his non-lifethreatening slash is him picking up the Barbarian's body and tossing it off the roof, onto the ground. The Brute makes a loud thump as he crashes onto the ground.
Asinus Ultricies gets up from the ground, bloodied and dirtied by the impact. The Brute (I) stands nearby, circling Asinus like a predator does to its prey in the great wild plains. Asinus, refuses to take the role of the hunted however, and draws out his Cavalry Spatha, running at his aggressor. (3-1 vs. 9) As he charges the Barbarian, he's sent back as the latter kicks him in the gut, and sends him back onto the ground. (3 vs. 5) The Brute swings his Spiked Club downwards, but Asinus rolls out of the way. While the Barbarian recovers his club, Asinus gets back to his feet.
Bigus Dickus pushes John Doe aside, assuring the Doctor that he can heal himself better with the spirit of nature than any medicine could do. He closes his eyes, reaching his hands up to the heavens as he absorbs mystical energy...(Self-Healing: 1-2) It works out well all things consider, minus the part when Bigus folds over and dies instantly.
Bigus Dickus has bled out.Thorsten Bohn heads up the incline to join Clyde, who deals with the Barbarian Sentinel. Thorsten takes the opportunity to attack the Ballistamen, when the Sentinel is able to shove Clyde to the ground, and turn to deal with Bohn, who temporarily stops his attacks to deal with the more immediately dangerous Sentinel. (2 vs. 8+1) Thorsten's Hasta piercing-strike is easily deflected with a shaft-block from the long Jagged Spear of the Sentinel, the blow sending the Triarius off balance. (10+1 vs. 1) While Thorsten fumbles off to the side, the Sentinel counter-attacks with a swinging horizontal strike. The jagged pieces of the spear manage to hit Thorsten through one of the few non-armored parts of his body; his throat. Thorsten drops both his javelin and shield as his hands clutch the cut across his neck, attempting to stop the bleeding. The Sentinel doesn't stop, as he rips Thorsten's helmet off, and kicks him in the side of the head. Thorsten is sent rolling down the incline, bleeding and semi-conscious. He is a tough man, but no amount of toughness could withstand the trauma he faced.
Thorsten Bohn has been slain by the Sentinel!Zachariah Sinistra keeps his Scissors and Cetus up, waiting for the Beserker to respond. The Beserker, wounded and angry, gives Zach an intimidating roar to keep him at bay. Zachariah, however, sees this as an opportunity to attack. (9+1 vs. 1) As the Beserker sticks his face out, Zachariah slashes through his face with his Scissors. The Beserker spins around, clutching his face, crying out in pain and surprise. Zachariah Sinistra decides that this is the perfect opportunity to replicate "The Shadow of the Colossus", and jumps upon the Beserker's back, and begins punching him in the back of the head with his Cestus. The Beserker suffers one to many metal jabs to the skull, and falls onto his face with a brain hemorrhage.
The Beserker has been slain by Zachariah Sinistra!
Alex Raman gains 5 points for giving the Beserker a serious wound.
Zachariah Sinistra gains 7 points for adapting to a winning strategy.The War Chief stands upon a ruined wagon outside of the town, hoisting his War Spike up to the skies. He screams something in a foreign tongue, something harsh and furious. (Inspiration: 1) Unfortunately, the only one to hear it over the sounds of battle is the Sentinel, and he's probably just going to be on the defensive anyways. The Chief curses and steps down from the wagon, figuring out a better way to deliver his next War Cry.
The Sentinel's blood runs fiery with his last kill and the speech of his Chief. He looks at Clyde menacingly, but he does not charge him. He is a Barbarian soldier, no doubt, but his age and wisdom restrains him, as he knows it is more important for the Ballistamen to survive than for him to score another victory. So the Sentinel holds his grounds, waving his spear in a way as if to invite Clyde to attack once again. The dismounted Equitatum takes one look at him and runs back down the hill. Damn, an opportunity wasted.
The Chosen Archer knocks an arrow into his Compound Bow as he sees Clyde descending down an incline away from the Ballista battery. The archer takes aim at him, aiming to plant an arrow right between his shoulder-blades. (2 vs. 7) The arrow lands a few feet short of his target. The Barbarian archer prepares another arrow, when he suddenly realizes that Clyde has run up to him in hopes of a counter-attack. (9 vs. 1) The archer grabs an arrow to use as an improvised self-defense weapon, when a large sword suddenly separates his wrist from his hand, the fist still clutching an arrow shaft as it fall to the ground. Clyde proceeds to disembowel the Chosen Archer with a series of slashes to the stomach, ensuring he won't be shooting arrows anytime soon.
Clyde has slain the Chosen Archer!
He gains 12 Points. The Pseudo-Legionary witnesses the brutal slaying of his Chosen Archer brethren by Clyde. He is appalled by the nature of the act, it is extraordinarily Barbaric! And nothing makes the Pseudo-Legionary angrier than self-hypocrisy! He draws a Plumbata from his equipment, and intervenes with Clyde's attack. (4+1+1 vs. 5) Before Clyde can simply tear the Chosen Archer's body in half from the waist, a flying dart hits him in the torso. He curses, pulling out the device from his body. Although he was indeed struck, his armor was thick enough to minimize the bleeding.
The Warband walks along the path to town, surprised to reach the gates without being disturbed. It is there that they find John Doe standing over the body of Bigus Dickus. One of them cries, "That Roman dog has killed one of us!" John Doe raises his hands defensively, "You've got it wrong! I'm merely a civilian doctor! I was trying to save him!" The Warband doesn't appear to be convinced. (8 vs. 5) The five Barbarians back John into the side of a building. Before he can attempt to run, one shoves a Spear right into his stomach. John falls over, clutching his wound, bleeding badly. Instead of finishing him off, the Warband simply says a few mocking words to him and leave him to die as they leave find more interesting opponents.
Brute (II) lays at the foot of a Roman house. (Consciousness: 3 = Failure) He remains still, though still breathing.
Having been successfully guarded, the Ballistamen load another shot into their machine of war, and begin searching for targets.
The Bandits ascend the eventful house on the outskirts of town, and turn their attentions to the wounded Carl, wondering he has any good gold on him. They are then interrupted by Barrus Patrione, "None of you will hurt him! Be gone!" While he is armed to the teeth, the Bandits do not heed his warning. (5 vs. 6-1) Barrus is not used to fighting two opponents at well, but is able to handle them both by deflecting their blades with the metal armor on his forearm, courtesy of his Scissors attachments. After a few exchanges of combat, The Bandits run back down the stairs of the house, seeking some other target.
Barbarian Reinforcements!Sniper - An even better shot than the Chosen Warriors, these Archers are fabled to posses the shooting skill to shoot an apple off of a tree a kilometer away.
Bullseye: With their unrivaled precision, Snipers can hit anyone they want, regardless of who or what is protecting them. Snipers ignore the Guarding function of their Enemies.Inventory:
Compound Bow - A Bow originally intended for hunting large game, turned into a weapon of long-range destruction.
Health: Fine
Point Value: 14
Brute (III) - After a few skirmishes, most Grunts are killed, while the survivors attain this rank. They have become more ferocious and belligerent as a result.
Rage (Active) - The Brute has figured out how to utilize his recklessness into a proper weapon. +1 to Attacking and -1 to Defending. 1-Turn Cooldown.Inventory:
Spiked Club - A variation of the Club that is covered in numerous sharp spikes, giving it piercing capabilities.
Health: Fine
Point Value: 5
BOSS:
War Chief - Among the greatest warriors in all of the Frankish lands is the War Chief. He commands his forces tactically, yet has unparalleled vicious in combat. His greatest asset though, is his morale boost in battle that turns the weakest Barbarian into a a force of reckoning, and strikes fear into the most jaded Roman soldier.
War Cry (Active) - The War Chief lets out a scream of inhumane volume and harshness, almost like the cry of a predatory beast. Upon activation, D6 Barbarians get a +1 to all Actions on their following turn. 1-Turn Cooldown. (Cooling: 1 Turn)
Legendary Fighter (Passive) - The War Chief has seen it all, and done it all. None except for the greatest Generals can match him in terms of pure combat experience. +1 to All Combat.
Iron Determination (Passive) - Even if the Chief is wounded badly, he can keep fighting and shrug off wounds that would incapacitate most soldiers. All Damage done to the War Chief is Reduced; he is less penalized by Injuries and Pain, takes much longer to Bleed-out, can survive Fatal Blows, etc. Despite being extremely tough, he is far from invincible.
Proud Warrior Guy - Despite being such a key figure, the War Chief is not content with having any sort of personal bodyguard, and much prefers himself to be in the thick of war. Can not be Guarded.
Decapitated Army - Being the center of army morale is a double-edged sword, because if the morale source disappears, then the entire army suffers. When the War Chief is killed, all Barbarians suffer a -1 to Attacking during their following turn.
Inventory:
War-Spike - A unique weapon composed of a wooden piece for holding and a sharp curved blade at the end, made of iron. It both looks and functions like a vicious version of the modern Pick-Axe. High chance of getting stuck within the target.
Hatchet - The back-up weapon for the War Chief is the same as the one-handed axe held by his subordinates. He normally uses this as a finishing weapon after his War-Spike has become stuck in a Roman limb or torso.
Hide Armor Outfit - The War Chief wears this full-set of Hide Armor similarly to his highest troops. This type of armor sheds some protection in exchange for mobility.
Wolf-Head Helmet - Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish the War Chief, if he isn't performing his signature scream, is the fact that he is wearing his helmet composed of the interior of a Wolf's Head. It offers both head protection and outward intimidation.
Health: Fine
Point Value: 30
Brute (I) - After a few skirmishes, most Grunts are killed, while the survivors attain this rank. They have become more ferocious and belligerent as a result.
Rage (Active) - The Brute has figured out how to utilize his recklessness into a proper weapon. +1 to Attacking and -1 to Defending. 1-Turn Cooldown. (Cooling: 1 Turn)
Inventory:
Spiked Club - A variation of the Club that is covered in numerous sharp spikes, giving it piercing capabilities.
Health: Fine
Point Value: 5
Brute (II) - After a few skirmishes, most Grunts are killed, while the survivors attain this rank. They have become more ferocious and belligerent as a result.
Rage (Active) - The Brute has figured out how to utilize his recklessness into a proper weapon. +1 to Attacking and -1 to Defending. 1-Turn Cooldown. (Cooling: 1 Turn)
Inventory:
Spiked Club - A variation of the Club that is covered in numerous sharp spikes, giving it piercing capabilities.
Health: Battered, (More susceptible to Damage Overall), Unconscious (Requires a roll of 6 or Higher to wake up.)
Point Value: 5
Pseudo-Legionary - A barbarian that had been trained and equipped by the Romans in his days as a mercenary. Now he's using the skills he was taught and arms he was given on the same men that mentored him.
Testudo Formation (Passive): The Pseudo-Legionary has been trained in the famous Testudo Formation, which involves packing in closely with other soldiers to form a collective protection unit. Utilizing this tactic means that the Pseudo-Legionary gets a +1 to Combat when Attacking an Enemy Unit that is simultaneously being Attacked by another Barbarian.
Throw Plumbata (Active): The Pseudo-Legionary throws the Plumbata, a long lead-tipped dart, at an enemy in an attempt to impale them. +1 to Attack when used, 2-Turn Cooldown. (Cooling: 2 Turns)
Group Specialist: The Pseudo-Legionary is taught to train as a synergized unit with other soldiers, not on his own. -1 to Combat with a Roman Unit not being attacked by another Barbarian.
Inventory:
Gladius - The key weapon in the Pseudo-Legionary's arsenal, the Gladius is a one-handed sword that delivers both long swings and deep thrusts.
Scutum - A large, semi-cynlindrical shield that defends its wielder from all sorts of oncoming attacks and projectiles. A spherical piece of metal is welded onto the center of the Scutum, giving it offensive capabilities.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Health: Fine
Point Value: 10
Bandits - A duo that specialize in subtly that most other Barbarians lack. They are quick to strike and disappear, only to reappear when their enemies least expect it.
Reaction Stealth (Passive) : Upon receiving any injury, no matter how minor or how deadly, the Bandits will run from combat and seemingly vanish, as if they were dead, and cannot be targeted while they are 'gone'. However, they will come back at another random turn and strike a random Roman. This can only be done once, and if both Bandits are killed by the first attack they receive, they can not perform this Ability.
Inventory:
Curved Blades - Sharp swords that each Bandit carries in order to quickly and fatally cut down unwary foes.
Hide Armor Outfit - Barbarians prefer to wear a full-suit of armor, head-to-toe, composed of hardened animal hides rather than metal. This type of armor sheds some protection in exchange for mobility.
Health: 2/2
Point Value: 8
Sentinel - A Barbarian that focuses on defending more feeble or wounded Barbarians. He is nowhere as big as the Colossus, but is still holds quite an imposing figure.
Guardian (Passive) - The Sentinel is trained in holding off attackers from his vulnerable comrades. +1 when functioning as a Guard.
Nerves of Steel (Passive) - Protecting the lives of others means you can't spend much time dwelling on your own injuries. The Sentinel ignores Pain.
Static Guard - The Sentinel moves as little as possible from his protective position, which makes him an easy target. -1 to Defending against Projectiles when functioning as a Guard.
Inventory:
Jagged Spear - A nasty looking weapon which, instead of having a clean sharp head, has several ridges near the end. This makes it much more painful to be impaled by.
Toughened Hide Armor Outfit - The hides worn by the Sentinel have been created tougher than most other hide-based armors. This makes it more stiff, but nearly as strong as common metal armor.
Point Value: 14
Ballistamen - The Barbarians have taken more than the Romans had feared, not only their armor and swords, but also their highest caliber artillery as well, and have been trained by the Romans in its use. The Ballista is full-sized, and is maintained by multiple Barbarians.
Instant Impalement (Passive) - The bolts of the Ballista are massive in size and fly so fast that the only way to not be harmed by them is to stay away from the shots. Penetrates all Shields and Armor.
Bane of All (Passive) - No soldier, big or small, fast or slow, can stand the might of a shoot from the powerful Ballista. +2 to Attacking with the Ballista.
Glass Cannon - While the Ballista is powerful at range, its users are ill-equipped to fight up close. -2 to Melee Combat.
Inventory:
Ballista - The fearsome Roman military device has been captured and repurposed for the Barbarians. It delivers massive damage to all who come in its path, however, its mechanisms mean it has to be Reloaded after each shot.
Rocks - Lacking proper weapons in favor of maintaining the Ballista, its Barbarian owners merely carry sharp rocks in their pouches in case of close combat. Not as dangerous as military weaponry, but countless soldiers have fallen in history to wounds inflicted by the simplest of natures elements.
Health: 3/3
Point Value: 15
The Ballista is currently Guarded by the Sentinel.
Warband - A well-equipped, well-armed and well-trained regiment of Barbarians that ominously remind Rome of their own Legions. The Warband work in unison to puncture through foes, and are not hesitant about taking defensive as well as offensive positions. While they may not seem to be that dangerous from afar, their strength lies not only in numbers but in the fact that the metal they used is actually superior to Roman metal.
Defensive Formation (Active) - The Warband has formulated its own formations that rival the famous formations and movements of the Roman forces. Lose the ability to attack for a turn, in exchange for +1 to Defense.
Inventory:
Spear - A regular metallic spear used for thrusting, creating a deadly wall when used in unison.
Sword - A short-sword providing back-up for a Warband soldier in the event his Spear becomes lost or impractical.
Large Circular Shield - A circular shield that protects the Warband from oncoming missiles and weapons of all sorts.
Metal Armor - Thick metal armor which covers the shoulders and torso, unseen in other Barbarian forces.
Helmet - Metal helmet that protect the face and the head from deadly blows.
Health: 5/5
Point Value: 12
Name: Dalen (aattss)
Class: Sagittarii
Piercing Arrows (Passive) - Arrows have high penetration capabilities.
Fire Arrow (Active) - Successful Roll prevents enemy from attacking
Ranged Specialist - -1 Penalty when Defending against Melee Attacks.
Inventory:
Denique-Lamia - A small metal blade to be used in the event that a Sagittarii must resort to close combat. It is designed to deliver quick, fatal stabs so that its wielder can return to firing arrows as quickly as possible.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Appearance: Can best be distinguished by his wicked shades.
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Health: Headless
Lives: 2
Points: 2
Name: Bigus of the glorious house Dikus (kj1225)
Class: Mercenarius
Blood Lust (Active) - X represents Die Value between 1-3. Upon activation, get +X Bonus to Attacking and Counter-Attacking and -X Penalty to Defending, X-Turns Cooldown. (Activated: 2 Turns of +3/-3 Remaining)
One of Them (Passive) - Some Enemies will ignore Player, chance relative to Enemy Experience.
Old Superstitions - 50% Chance to reject any Healing attempts.
Inventory:
Double-Sided Axe - A traditional weapon of experienced barbarians are their large, two-handed axes with an edge on either side. Both heads of this weapon cleave through armor and bodies.
Curved Blade - Besides his axe, the Mercenarius is equipped with his one-handed sword. Unlike Roman blades, this one is curved and made exclusively for deep, brutal cutting.
Circle Shield - Barbarians typically pull out this one-handed shield when equipped with a one-handed weapon. It is metallic, and despite lacking a metal centerpiece like the Roman Scutum shield, it certainly can be used as its own bashing weapon.
Two Throwing Axes - Two smaller axes balanced for throwing. The Mercenarius can utilize these axes in a variety of ways, like tossing them in conjunction with a charge, or a surprise move for an unsuspecting combatant.
Hide Armor Outfit - These mercenaries prefer to wear a full-suit of armor, head-to-toe, composed of hardened animal hides rather than metal. This type of armor sheds some protection in exchange for mobility.
Appearance: The only distinguishable traits on him are his massive beard and his massive codpiece.
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Health: Bled Out
Lives: 1
Points: 15
Name: Anders Andersson von Anderland (ansontan2000)
Class: Legionary
Testudo Formation (Passive) - +1 to Attacking an Enemy Unit simultaneously along with another Player.
Throw Plumbata (Active) - +1 to Attack when used, 2-Turn Cooldown. (Cooling: 2 Turns)
Group Specialist - -1 to Defense when Attacking an Enemy Unit alone.
Inventory:
Gladius - The key weapon in the Legionary's arsenal, the Gladius is a one-handed sword that delivers both long swings and deep thrusts.
Scutum - A large, semi-cynlindrical shield that defends its wielder from all sorts of oncoming attacks and projectiles. A spherical piece of metal is welded onto the center of the Scutum, giving it offensive capabilities.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Apperance: Brilliant Beard, Magnificent Moustache
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Health: Right Shoulder Mangled (Can not use Right Arm), Heavy Bleeding (Bleed-out: 3 Turns)
Lives: 3
Points: 3
Alex Raman (Yourmaster)
Class: gladiator
Taunt (Active) - Forces Enemy Unit to Attack Gladiator on their Turn. Success dependent on Enemy experience.
Master Duelist (Passive) - +1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of one individual.
Specialized Duelist - -1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of multiple people.
Inv:
Scissor - An unconventional weapon, made up of a metal tube fitted onto the Gladiator's forearm, with a smaller metal tube extending from the tip, before finally ending in a crescent-shaped blade. The Scissor effectively turns the Gladiator's hand into a fatal tool of war. The metal tube offers arm protection.
Cestus - The Cestus are similar to boxing-gloves, tied to the Gladiator's opposite hand, except instead of being made to reduce the damage of a punch, the Cestus increases the bloodshed as its outer-part is covered in a multitude of sharp spikes to rip apart flesh and muscle.
Lorica Squamata Pellis - Armor designed similarly to soldiers, except it is made from leather rather than metal. While it offers less protection in this manner, it gives the Gladiator more agility and flexibility. Less armored and lacking a shield, Gladiators rely on dodging and parrying to defend themselves, as well as a fighting style of relentless offense to ensure their opponent never gets to attack.
Appearance: a tall man with brown eyes that go into his long dark hair.
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Health: Spinal cord severed.
Life:1
Points: 5
Name: Aurus Magnus Optimus Gratus Incensus Romuli (Remurtha)
Class: Triarius
Sweeper (Passive) - +1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of groups.
Solid Wall (Passive) - +1 when functioning as a Guard.
Bulky Equipment - -1 to Defending against Projectiles.
Inventory:
Hasta - A giant 2-meter spear with an iron-tip. Because of its size, it can not be used a projectile like its smaller javelin relatives, and is purely for thrusting.
Infantry Spatha - Longsword used as a secondary weapon for Triarii. This version has a sharpened tip, so it can be used to stab as well as to slash.
Scutum - A large, semi-cynlindrical shield that defends its wielder from all sorts of oncoming attacks and projectiles. A spherical piece of metal is welded onto the center of the Scutum, giving it offensive capabilities.
Lorica Hamata - Mail armor made from metal rings that has been made to withstand all sorts of penetration. It is heavier than the Squamata variant.
Apperance: Action Hero. Enough said.
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Health: Ankle Contusion (66% Chance of -1 to all Actions requiring Movement.)
Lives: 3
Points: 13
Name: Thorsten Bohn (USEC_OFFICER)
Class: Triarius - The heavy infantry of Rome, who came equipped in hard armor, carrying the largest of weaponry. Although the traditional Triarii were disbanded a couple centuries before, the attacks on Rome have lead to specialized soldiers emerging once more. The Triarii stand firmly, determined to slay any invader that step in their path.
Sweeper (Passive) - +1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of groups.
Solid Wall (Passive) - +1 when functioning as a Guard.
Bulky Equipment - -1 to Defending against Projectiles.
Inventory:
Hasta - A giant 2-meter spear with an iron-tip. Because of its size, it can not be used a projectile like its smaller javelin relatives, and is purely for thrusting.
Infantry Spatha - Longsword used as a secondary weapon for Triarii. This version has a sharpened tip, so it can be used to stab as well as to slash.
Scutum - A large, semi-cynlindrical shield that defends its wielder from all sorts of oncoming attacks and projectiles. A spherical piece of metal is welded onto the center of the Scutum, giving it offensive capabilities.
Lorica Hamata - Mail armor made from metal rings that has been made to withstand all sorts of penetration. It is heavier than the Squamata variant.
Appearance: Broad, tough and with a magnificent mustache.
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Health: Throat Slit and kicked down an hill.
Lives: 2
Points: 12
Name:Zachariah Sinistra (zacen299)
Class:Gladiator
Taunt (Active) - Forces Enemy Unit to Attack Gladiator on their Turn. Success dependent on Enemy experience.
Master Duelist (Passive) - +1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of one individual.
Specialized Duelist - -1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of multiple people.
Inventory:
Scissor - An unconventional weapon, made up of a metal tube fitted onto the Gladiator's forearm, with a smaller metal tube extending from the tip, before finally ending in a crescent-shaped blade. The Scissor effectively turns the Gladiator's hand into a fatal tool of war. The metal tube offers arm protection.
Cestus - The Cestus are similar to boxing-gloves, tied to the Gladiator's opposite hand, except instead of being made to reduce the damage of a punch, the Cestus increases the bloodshed as its outer-part is covered in a multitude of sharp spikes to rip apart flesh and muscle.
Lorica Squamata Pellis - Armor designed similarly to soldiers, except it is made from leather rather than metal. While it offers less protection in this manner, it gives the Gladiator more agility and flexibility. Less armored and lacking a shield, Gladiators rely on dodging and parrying to defend themselves, as well as a fighting style of relentless offense to ensure their opponent never gets to attack.
Appearance:A heavily tattooed mercenary.
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Health:Fine
Lives:3
Points:10
Name: John Doe (Playergamer)
Class: Medicus - Not a soldier at all, but one of the educated and professionally trained physicians of the empire. He has no combat experience whatsoever, but possess the knowledge and tools necessary to keep the wounded alive in the battlefield.
Medic (Passive) - +2 to Healing Rolls.
Will to Survive (Passive) - No Penalties to Self-Surgery.
Civillian - -3 to Combat.
Inventory:Medical Bag - Tools, herbs, cloth, you name it. He's ready to do anything from patching up cuts to amputating limbs.
Appearance: A normal looking man, with nothing really distinguishing about him, just as planned.
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Health: Serious Bleeding (Bleed-out: 3 Turns)
Lives: 2
Points: 6
Name: Carl Anderson (GreatWyrmGold)
Class: Tormenta.
Instant Impalement (Passive) - Penetrates all Shields and Armor.
Bane of All (Passive) - +2 to Attacking with the Ballista.
Glass Cannon - -2 to Melee Combat.
Inventory:
Ballista - The key piece of the Tormenta's inventory is his Ballista, a smaller version of the siege weapon. It delivers massive damage to all who come in its path, however, its mechanisms mean it has to be Reloaded after each shot.
Cultellus - The Tormenta relies on his Ballista to fight, his only other weapon is his Cultellus. It's not even a military weapon, as it is actually just the largest and sharpest knife he had in his kitchen.
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Appearance: Nondescript.
Health: Back Bludgeoned, Critical Bleeding (Bleed-out in 1 Turn)
Lives: 3
Points: 15
Name: Derres Patrione (Rolepgeek)
Class: Gladiator
Taunt (Active) - Forces Enemy Unit to Attack Gladiator on their Turn. Success dependent on Enemy experience.
Master Duelist (Passive) - +1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of one individual.
Specialized Duelist - -1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of multiple people.
Inventory:
Scissor - An unconventional weapon, made up of a metal tube fitted onto the Gladiator's forearm, with a smaller metal tube extending from the tip, before finally ending in a crescent-shaped blade. The Scissor effectively turns the Gladiator's hand into a fatal tool of war. The metal tube offers arm protection.
Cestus - The Cestus are similar to boxing-gloves, tied to the Gladiator's opposite hand, except instead of being made to reduce the damage of a punch, the Cestus increases the bloodshed as its outer-part is covered in a multitude of sharp spikes to rip apart flesh and muscle.
Lorica Squamata Pellis - Armor designed similarly to soldiers, except it is made from leather rather than metal. While it offers less protection in this manner, it gives the Gladiator more agility and flexibility. Less armored and lacking a shield, Gladiators rely on dodging and parrying to defend themselves, as well as a fighting style of relentless offense to ensure their opponent never gets to attack.
Appearance: Long blonde hair, green eyes, scar on left ear, legs, and right side. And quite a few on chest.
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Health: Torn Right Arm (-1 to all Right-Arm Based Actions), Torn Left Leg (-1 to all Actions requiring Movement) Heavy Bleeding (Bleed-out in 3 Turns)
Lives: 2
Points: 0
Name: Asinus Ultricies (anailater)
Class:Equitatum
Charge! (Active) - +2 to Attacking with the Pilum, +1 to Attacking with the Spatha. 1-Turn Cooldown.
Loyal Steed (Passive) - If Attack misses, 33% chance the Equss will perform its own attack.
Horseman Vulnerabilities - -2 in Combat against Spears, Polearms, and similar weaponry.
Inventory:
Equss - The Horse is the animal that transforms a soldier from walking on foot to moving at speeds impossible for men. Of all of the Equitatum's possessions, the Equss is his most valued.
Cavalry Spatha - Longsword given to the Equitatum, specially made with a rounded tip (as to prevent the horsemen from stabbing themselves in the foot as they rode) and enhanced swinging power for Equitatum. Despite it being a back-up weapon, it is just as lethal as the Pilum.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Appearance: Never seen without some sort of hood obscuring his face, he is quite tall and lanky.
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Health: Right Shoulder Torn (-1 to All Right-arm based actions), Heavy Bleeding (4-Turns until Bleed-out)
Lives: 3
Points: 10
Name: Clyde, princeps ardentem rapa iustitiae (Octobomb)
Charge! (Active) - +2 to Attacking with the Pilum, +1 to Attacking with the Spatha.
Loyal Steed (Passive) - If Attack misses, 33% chance the Equss will perform its own attack.
Horseman Vulnerabilities - -2 in Combat against Spears, Polearms, and similar weaponry.
Inventory:
Equss - The Horse is the animal that transforms a soldier from walking on foot to moving at speeds impossible for men. Of all of the Equitatum's possessions, the Equss is his most valued.
Pilum - The same weapon given to infantry as a throwing javelin, for the Equitatum it becomes his main weapon, especially for charging.
Cavalry Spatha - Longsword given to the Equitatum, specially made with a rounded tip (as to prevent the horsemen from stabbing themselves in the foot as they rode) and enhanced swinging power for Equitatum. Despite it being a back-up weapon, it is just as lethal as the Pilum.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Appearance: Fairly normal, apart from a largish nose and unusually pale skin.
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Health: Light Bleeding (Can become Serious if more Bleeding Wounds are Sustained.)
Lives: 3
Points: 18
Poll
7 (53.8%)
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Topic: -The Last Stand- Final Pre-Round 2 Poll: Combat (Read 39290 times)