Firegard steps up to you and says, "I challenge you to The Pain in a contest of skill!"
>chall fireg accept
You accept Firegard's challenge.
>bers wild
You sense the rage within you well up and explode in a wild rage of dangerous power.  The world dissolves in blood-red shadow, and your heart pounds madly within your chest, igniting bone, sinew, and muscle with savage strength!
>aim fire
Firegard begins to focus intently around himself.
>
Your repeating arbalest isn't loaded!
>get spear
You get a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip from inside your hemp pouch.
>
Firegard begins to advance on you!
Firegard is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
>push arb
A rapid series of clicks emanate from your repeating arbalest as small gears and gravity guide a sleek quadrello into firing position.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>aim fire
>hi
You begin to target Firegard.
>
You see Firegard glance at you as you hide.
Firegard points at you, ruining your attempt to hide.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
R>
Firegard closes to pole weapon range on you!
R>throw left
< With inept movements, you throw a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard dodges, just stepping out of harm's way.
The rusted spear lands nearby!
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>invoke
...wait 1 seconds.
R>throw left
What are you trying to throw?
>
Firegard closes to melee range on you!
>invoke
A rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip suddenly leaps toward you!  You catch the spear easily your left hand.
>throw left
< With inept movements, you throw a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely blocks with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.
The rusted spear lands nearby!
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>
Firegard gestures.
As Firegard bows his head and chants, a brilliant disc of light coalesces before him.  Spinning slowly at first, it gains momentum until blue-white sparks shoot off in a blinding display.  He spreads his arms wide in a final decisive gesture, and the coruscating light explodes, sending a barrage of razor-edged rays flying out in all directions!
A razor-edged ray of light breaks apart in a snow-like flurry as it strikes your silver-hued shield.
A razor-edged ray of light misses you.
A sudden shout of "The man's dangerous!" heralds a nearby citizen to run for the guards.
R>
You think you have your best shot possible now.
>fire
Firegard completely fails to hinder your shot with his broadsword!
< You fire a sleek quadrello at Firegard.  Firegard evades, barely twisting out of a tight spot.
The sleek quadrello lands nearby!
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Firegard chants a brief litany and draws back with a strike of great force!
* Moving with incredible power and control, Firegard slices a kertig broadsword at you.  You attempt to evade.  The broadsword lands a solid hit to your right hand.
[You're bruised, solidly balanced with no advantage.]
>stow r
You put your arbalest in your hemp pouch.
>get spear
You pick up a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip.
>roar strike
A stinging sensation tears at your eyes as a painful reminder of training with this roar.  You focus on the inspirational power of Kuniyo to stagger your enemies and unleash an execrable sound from deep within!
Firegard appears terrified and staggers back!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
Your actions quickly stir up a ruckus around you, as annoyed citizens quickly move out of the way.  One mentions to his friend that he's off to report you for disturbing the peace.
R>
The serpent earcuff coils, sensing your danger.  Tiny fangs suddenly puncture your flesh, but the expected pain doesn't come.  Instead, soothing warmth radiates outward from the bite, leaving you feeling a little better than before.
R>
The serpent earcuff coils, sensing your danger.  Tiny fangs suddenly puncture your flesh, but the expected pain doesn't come.  Instead, soothing warmth radiates outward from the bite, leaving you feeling a little better than before.
R>
You feel fully rested.
>roar rage
The fury of Everild's Rage burns in your soul, and your roar is filled with that fury.  Rage intimidates, and fear weakens.  Foes shall fall before you, weakened and humiliated by the expression of your strength.
Firegard appears less confident in its ability to defend itself.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
Your actions quickly stir up a ruckus around you, as annoyed citizens quickly move out of the way.  One mentions to his friend that he's off to report you for disturbing the peace.
R>lung
>
Wouldn't it be better if you used a melee weapon?
>swap
You move a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip to your right hand.
>lung
>
Firegard shakes off his stun!
>
The air around Firegard solidifies into a brilliant yellow glow and intercepts the attack with a shower of coruscating light.
< Moving with incredible power and control, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard attempts to dodge, receiving a glancing blow.  The spear lands a brushing strike to Firegard's right arm.
[You're bruised, winded, off balance and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
* Moving well, Firegard punches his bronze knuckle at you.  You barely fail to block with silver-hued shield.  The knuckle lands a light hit to your left arm.
[You're bruised, off balance and in good position.]
R>lung
The air around Firegard solidifies into a brilliant yellow glow and throws off bright waves of light as it resists the attack.
< Moving with incredible power and control, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard attempts to dodge, the blow brushing him.  The spear lands a light hit to Firegard's right hand.
[You're bruised, winded, off balance and in good position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
* Firegard slices a kertig broadsword at you.  You evade, just managing to get out of a tight spot.
[You're bruised, winded, off balance and in good position.]
R>bers famine
A ravenous energy fills your limbs and you feel yourself growing healthier!
>lung
The air around Firegard solidifies into a brilliant yellow glow and throws off shimmering light in the wake of the attack.
< Moving like a striking snake, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a light hit to Firegard's chest.
[You're winded, slightly off balance and in strong position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
Firegard grabs hold of you in a tight grip.  You grip back.
[You're winded, slightly off balance and in better position.]
R>
* Firegard bites his fangs at you.  You barely block with a silver-hued shield.
[You're winded, slightly off balance and in better position.]
>choke
>
The air around Firegard solidifies into a brilliant yellow glow, buckling and losing much of its mass under the force of the attack.
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a light hit to Firegard's right leg.
[You're winded, slightly off balance and have slight advantage.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
* Firegard bites his fangs at you.  You barely block with a silver-hued shield.
[You're winded, slightly off balance and have slight advantage.]
>lung
>
You can't manage that while grappled with Firegard.
>lung
You can't manage that while grappled with Firegard.
>
* Firegard bites his fangs at you.  You evade, stepping aside in the nick of time.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
>choke
The air around Firegard solidifies into a brilliant yellow glow, losing most of its mass under the force of the attack.
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a light hit to Firegard's left arm.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>choke
The air around Firegard solidifies into a brilliant yellow glow, collapsing under the force of the attack in a silent cascade of glassy fragments that vanish before reaching the ground.
< Driving in like an adept combatant, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to evade, avoiding most of the blow.  The spear lands a light hit to Firegard's right arm.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>choke
< Driving in with naturally fluid movements, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a good strike to Firegard's left leg.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>choke
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to dodge, the blow brushing him.  The spear lands a good strike to Firegard's abdomen.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>choke
< Moving with powerful grace, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely fails to block with tower shield.  The spear lands a solid hit to Firegard's chest.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>choke
< Moving like a striking snake, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to evade.  The spear lands a solid hit to Firegard's neck.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Firegard growls and shakes off the staggering effects of the roar.
>choke
Firegard regains his confidence, and ability to defend heself.
>
< Moving fluidly, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to dodge.  The spear lands a strong hit that nicks Firegard's neck.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>
Firegard breaks away from your grip!
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
R>choke
< Moving in gracefully, you attack a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to dodge.  The spear lands a solid hit that barely punctures the skin on the upper chest causing a slight welt.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in good position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
R>lung
>
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a solid hit that tears a small piece of skin from the left calf.
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in better position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
Firegard shoves you with tremendous force, knocking you into a sprawling heap.
[You're winded, very badly balanced with opponent in very strong position.]
PR>
Blood pumping loudly, you whip about in a tumultuous fury.
PR>danc
You leap to your feet!
>snic
Firegard retreats from you.
>eng
You snicker.
>
You begin to advance on Firegard.
>throw
< You throw a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard evades, stepping aside in the nick of time.
The rusted spear lands nearby!
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in better position.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
R>
Firegard puts his broadsword in his backpack.
R>invoke
A rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip suddenly leaps toward you!  You catch the spear easily your right hand.
>throw
< You throw a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely blocks with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.
The rusted spear lands nearby!
[You're winded, solidly balanced and in better position.]
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
R>
Firegard bows his head and chants a psalm.
R>invoke
>
A rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip suddenly leaps toward you!  You catch the spear easily your right hand.
>lung
You aren't close enough to attack.
You are already advancing on Firegard.
>lung
You aren't close enough to attack.
You are already advancing on Firegard.
>lung
You aren't close enough to attack.
You are already advancing on Firegard.
>
You close to pole weapon range on Firegard.
>lung
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you charge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely fails to block with tower shield.  The spear lands a strong hit that pierces like a deep sliver across the face of Firegard's right palm.
[You're winded, slightly off balance with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 7 sec.]
R>
Firegard gets a steel hhr'ata from inside his backpack.
R>
The snow lessens to a light flurry.
R>roar strike
...wait 1 seconds.
R>roar strike
A stinging sensation tears at your eyes as a painful reminder of training with this roar.  You focus on the inspirational power of Kuniyo to stagger your enemies and unleash an execrable sound from deep within!
Firegard appears terrified and staggers back!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
Your actions quickly stir up a ruckus around you, as annoyed citizens quickly move out of the way.  One mentions to his friend that he's off to report you for disturbing the peace.
R>roar rage
>
The fury of Everild's Rage burns in your soul, and your roar is filled with that fury.  Rage intimidates, and fear weakens.  Foes shall fall before you, weakened and humiliated by the expression of your strength.
Firegard appears less confident in its ability to defend itself.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
Your actions quickly stir up a ruckus around you, as annoyed citizens quickly move out of the way.  One mentions to his friend that he's off to report you for disturbing the peace.
R>lung
< Driving in like the irresistable force of a cyclone, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard attempts to dodge, not quite escaping the blast.  The spear lands a solid hit that scratches the right forearm.
[You're winded, off balance and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
Wisps of violet-red light float down from the heavens and wrap protectively around Firegard.  The bonds restraining him quickly fade.
R>
Firegard speaks a few words of righteousness in Truffenyi's name.
Suddenly, Firegard's voice is amplified tenfold as it echoes off to the distance, punctuated by a loud rallying call!
R>lung
...wait 1 seconds.
>lung
< Driving in like an unbeatable force, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a good strike that scratches the left elbow.
[You're winded, slightly off balance and in superior position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
* Looking as if this were a bad idea, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You partially block with a silver-hued shield.  The hhr'ata lands a light hit that lightly pierces the left forearm, lightly stunning you.
The hhr'ata falls to the ground!
[You're winded, slightly off balance and in strong position.]
R>lung
>
< Driving in like the irresistable force of a cyclone, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to dodge, pivoting toward safety but still partially within harm's reach.  The spear lands a solid hit that pokes the rusted spear into Firegard's rear end (more embarrassing than painful!).
[You're winded, off balance and have slight advantage.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
R>
* Apparently without direction or thought, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You partially block with a silver-hued shield.
The hhr'ata lands nearby!
[You're winded, off balance and have slight advantage.]
R>
The fury healing your wounds ceases to be quenched.
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
>lung
< Moving like a striking snake, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to evade, moving almost completely out of harm's reach.  The spear lands a good strike that tears the skin over the left elbow.
[You're winded, somewhat off balance with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
* As if fumbling muscle flab were natural, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You evade, managing to get out of the way with a minimum of effort.
The hhr'ata lands nearby!
[You're winded, somewhat off balance with no advantage.]
R>
The dull orange glow fades from Firegard.
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
R>
* Moving poorly, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You dodge, ducking in the nick of time.  The hhr'ata lands a light hit that causes the left eye to swim with tears with a bloodless nick across the pupil.
The hhr'ata falls to the ground!
[You're winded, somewhat off balance and opponent has slight advantage.]
R>lung
< Moving as one fluid extension of power, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a good strike that punches a hole through the skin on its side.
[You're winded, badly balanced with opponent in good position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
R>
* With inept movements, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You dodge, barely stepping to one side.  The hhr'ata lands a solid hit that rips into the right calf.
The hhr'ata falls to the ground!
[You're winded, badly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
R>lung
< Moving in with powerful grace, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard fails to block with a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion.  The spear lands a solid hit that scratches a long swath of skin along the abdomen (A fine wound to show to friends!).
[You're winded, very badly balanced with opponent in superior position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
Blood pumping loudly, you whip about in a tumultuous fury.
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
R>
* With inexpert timing, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You evade, just stepping out of harm's way.
The hhr'ata lands nearby!
[You're winded, badly balanced with opponent in good position.]
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
R>
* Attacking inexpertly, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You barely block with a silver-hued shield.  The hhr'ata lands a light hit that leaves you with a short bloody stump of a left leg.
The hhr'ata falls to the ground!
[You're winded, badly balanced with opponent in strong position.]
R>
Firegard growls and shakes off the staggering effects of the roar.
>
Firegard seems to lose some of his verve.
>
Firegard regains his confidence, and ability to defend heself.
>lung
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely fails to block with tower shield.  The spear lands a solid hit that pierces straight through the breastbone to lodge the rusted spear in the heart.
[You're winded, badly balanced with opponent in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>
The violet-red light surrounding Firegard fades.
R>
Firegard picks up a steel hhr'ata.
R>
* Moving inexpertly, Firegard throws a steel hhr'ata at you.  You barely block with a silver-hued shield.
The hhr'ata lands nearby!
[You're winded, badly balanced with opponent in very strong position.]
R>
Master Healer Carington just arrived.
R>
Master Healer Carington runs north.
R>lung
< Moving with incredible power and control, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely fails to block with tower shield.  The spear lands a solid hit that launches the rusted spear straight through the left thigh, lightly stunning him.
[You're winded, very badly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
R>roar quiet
Firegard reaches over and holds your hand.
J>lung
You feel ready to defeat all challengers.
J>
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you lunge a rusted spear wrapped with a crude hemp grip at Firegard.  Firegard barely fails to block with tower shield.  The spear lands a good strike that drives the rusted spear under the sternum to pierce the heart.
[You're tired, very badly balanced and have slight advantage.]
[Roundtime 5 sec.]
JR>
As Firegard slumps unconscious, you back off.  The challenge is satisfied!