[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon]

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 8, 2021 19:36:02 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 8, 2021 19:36:02 GMT 1

Knight and squire. Adoptive father and son. Fire and Fury. Balon and Fireball.

Neither trained for the pageantry of tourney jousting. They were soldiers; bred for battle. Despite that the two had made it to the round of sixteen and now faced one another. Balon had found himself becoming increasingly angry since he returned from the Riverlands. Finding joy in things was becoming more difficult and simple disagreements easily provoked an angry response. Despite his temperament Balon found some semblance of happiness facing off against his mentor. He hoped to eclipse Fireball in martial skill and Seven willing, strategic brilliance. After all wouldn't a teacher be proud of his pupil for surpassing him? Only time would tell.

I'm rusty on jousting so please double check and make sure I didn't make too many mistakes.

Full Plate
Superior Shield
Superior Long Sword x 2
Superior Destrier (Beast)
Tourney Lance
Extra gear per Bulk rules

Fighting: 6d6k4+5 (FTG 5, Lances 2b, ANH 4, +1 Destrier)
Damage: 10 (ANH +1, +2 Charge, +3 Horse Strength)
SiS: 6d6k4+1
CYB: 6d6k4
AR: 10 (12) Is this correct, full plate adds 2 AR on opposed charges?

[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, vs. Fireball, Charge Noble EF, SiS, CYB: 6d6k4+7 30 6d6k4+1 22 6d6k4 15

Edit: PR = 19

Last Edit: Aug 8, 2021 23:13:24 GMT 1 by Balon Blackbriar

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 9, 2021 21:13:38 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 9, 2021 21:13:38 GMT 1

Known for his temper, Fireball is nonetheless disciplined and weathers Balon's strong opening blow. The man is enough years past his prime for Balon to have slightly better odds of victory this day, the answer of who would win a duel at their best is likely to remain unanswered.

Standard Noble: 6d6k4+5 22 6d6k4+1 20 4d6 17
PR 19
AR 12
Health 11/12

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 9, 2021 22:01:45 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 9, 2021 22:01:45 GMT 1

1 DoS vs. Balon. Not enough to cause any HP loss.

DoS tally: Balon 3, Fireball 1

[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, vs. Fireball, Charge Noble EF, SiS, CYB: 6d6k4+7 24 6d6k4+1 16 6d6k4 19

PR: 19
AR: 10 (12)
HP: 12/12, Tough

His first pass was almost flawless but Fireball remained seated atop his horse. On the second pass Balon didn't strike as true nor did he have the best balance but it was another good pass. Hopefully it'd be enough.

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Father Administrator Posts: 12,382	[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 10, 2021 15:29:08 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Father on Aug 10, 2021 15:29:08 GMT 1 Fireball's aim may be a little shaky, but his lance broke and his horsemanship remains excellent. Fireball N: 6d6k4+5 15 6d6k4+1 21 4d6 10 PR 19 AR 12 Health 12/12

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 10, 2021 16:28:05 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 10, 2021 16:28:05 GMT 1

DoS tally: Balon 5, Fireball 1

[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, vs. Fireball, Charge Noble EF, SiS, CYB: 6d6k4+7 21 6d6k4+1 17 6d6k4 21

PR: 19
AR: 10 (12)
HP: 12/12, Tough

Balon's third pass was his weakest yet. His lance struck Fireball's shield but it lacked the accuracy of his first two passes. Sooner or later one of them would make a mistake. But who?

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 11, 2021 22:37:07 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 11, 2021 22:37:07 GMT 1

A mistake, a stroke of misfortune, or a strike that simply is too powerful to withstand, all of these things could happen. But none do in the third pass.

Fireball N: 6d6k4+5 26 6d6k4+1 12 4d6 19
PR 19
AR 12
Health 12/12

So 2 DoS for 20-12=8 damage because EF.

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 12, 2021 5:33:22 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 12, 2021 5:33:22 GMT 1

8 Damage
4 HP Recovered from CYB

DoS tally: Balon 6, Fireball 3

[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, vs. Fireball, Charge Noble EF, SiS, CYB: 6d6k4+7 30 6d6k4+1 19 6d6k4 18

PR: 19
AR: 10 (12)
HP: 8/12, Tough

The blow from Fireball refocused Balon's efforts. Another few hits like that and I'll be on the ground in no time. As he turned Beast for another pass he mentally replayed the first strike against his mentor. Aim in. Following his own advice as they came together for another crash of lances against shields Balon brought his lance across his body just a little more than normal forcing a quick correction by Fireball. Would the fourth pass be the deciding one?

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 13, 2021 9:10:09 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 13, 2021 9:10:09 GMT 1

The fourth pass turns out to indeed the deciding one, and even though Balon again lands a very well placed strike, Fireball almost manages to hold his seat even so. But as Fireball has said on multiple occasions, almost means dead.

Fireball N: 6d6k4+5 23 6d6k4+1 17 4d6 12
PR 19
AR 12
Health 12/12

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon] Aug 16, 2021 6:59:00 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 16, 2021 6:59:00 GMT 1

It seemed as if Fireball would withstand another well placed blow from Balon but as he reached the end of the lane Balon heard the unmistakable sound of an armored knight hitting the ground. Wheeling about he trotted Beast close to his mentor to ensure there were no serious injuries. "Well fought, ser." Balon dipped his head in respect to Fireball. Knowing flowery words were neither required nor wanted Balon waited for Fireball to stand before turning his horse and leaving the jousting area.

And then there were 8.

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[Phase 4] Appleton Joust, Round of 16 [Balon]

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 8, 2021 19:36:02 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 9, 2021 21:13:38 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 9, 2021 22:01:45 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 10, 2021 15:29:08 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 10, 2021 16:28:05 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 11, 2021 22:37:07 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 12, 2021 5:33:22 GMT 1

Post by Father on Aug 13, 2021 9:10:09 GMT 1

Post by Balon Blackbriar on Aug 16, 2021 6:59:00 GMT 1