[combat-trainer]>stow my rock
A storm bull's nostrils flare as it struggles against its bindings.
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You pick up the rock lying at your feet.
You put your rock in your thigh quiver.
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[combat-trainer]>load
You reach into your quiver to load the staff sling with a smooth rock.
Roundtime 5 sec.
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A storm bull drums its silvery hooves upon the ground.
A storm bull stares at your hands for a moment, but nothing happens.
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A storm bull tosses its head and snorts.  Brilliant sparkles of electricity play across its coat.
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[combat-trainer]>aim

[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
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You begin to target a storm bull.
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[combat-trainer]>wield my throwing.axe
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You slip a light tyrium throwing axe out of your chest harness.
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[combat-trainer]>hurl left
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you hurl a light tyrium throwing axe at a storm bull.  A storm bull fails to evade, the blow brushing it.  The axe lands a heavy strike (7/23) to the bull's left eye, lightly stunning it.

The throwing axe lodges itself shallowly into the storm bull!
[You're solidly balanced and in very strong position.]
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
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Sparks of electricity shimmer around a storm bull's body as it sways dazedly.
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[combat-trainer]>invoke
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A light tyrium throwing axe suddenly leaps from a storm bull and flies toward you!  You catch the axe easily your left hand.
Roundtime: 1 sec.
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[combat-trainer]>hurl left

[You're solidly balanced with opponent in good position.]
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< Moving with amazing force and guile, you hurl a light tyrium throwing axe at a storm bull.  A storm bull attempts to evade, stepping partly into the blow.  The axe lands an extremely heavy hit (9/23) that blasts hard into the left arm and causes purple welts to appear almost immediately.

The throwing axe lodges itself shallowly into the storm bull!
[You're solidly balanced and in superior position.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
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You project your voice quietly towards a storm bull, freezing it in place with the primal horror of your whispers.
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[You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
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[combat-trainer]>invoke
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A light tyrium throwing axe suddenly leaps from a storm bull and flies toward you!  You catch the axe easily your left hand.
Roundtime: 1 sec.
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[combat-trainer]>hurl left
A storm bull's nostrils flare as it struggles against its bindings.
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< Driving in like the overwhelming force of a hurricane, you hurl a light tyrium throwing axe at a storm bull.  A storm bull fails to dodge, mis-stepping and blundering into the blow.  The axe lands a spine-rattling strike (16/23) that crunches bone and rips flesh so that the right leg is left hanging by a few bloody sinews.

The throwing axe lodges itself savagely into the storm bull!
A storm bull bellows loudly as it falls to the ground.
[You're solidly balanced and in dominating position.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
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You think you have your best shot possible now.
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[combat-trainer]>invoke
[You're solidly balanced with opponent in better position.]
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A light tyrium throwing axe suddenly leaps from a storm bull and flies toward you!  You catch the axe easily your left hand.
Roundtime: 1 sec.
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[combat-trainer]>sheath my throwing.axe
A storm bull drums its silvery hooves upon the ground.
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You slip a light tyrium throwing axe into a damaska boar-hide chest harness.
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[combat-trainer]>app bull quick
You are certain that the storm bull is healthy.
You are certain that the storm bull is slightly fatigued.
You are certain that it is about as strong as you are.
You are certain that it is rather less agile than you are.
You are certain that it is definitely less disciplined than you are.
You are certain that it is definitely less quick to react than you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat less conditioned than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a small diamond-hide shield and a mistwood staff sling inlaid with a ruby scorpion, you are certain that the storm bull is a less skilled opponent. (-2)
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a mistwood staff sling inlaid with a ruby scorpion, you are certain that the storm bull is something that you'd kill quickly. (-10)

[Roundtime: 3 seconds]
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A storm bull thunders into the area with a grunting snort, razor-sharp hooves digging into the ground.
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Misty tendrils rise from the pale hide of a storm bull as it gazes alertly around the area.

The storm bull begins to advance on you!
The storm bull is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
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[combat-trainer]>shoot
A storm bull's nostrils flare as it struggles against its bindings.
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< Driving in like a master combatant, you fire a smooth rock at a storm bull.  A storm bull attempts to dodge, moving directly into the blow.  The rock lands a hard hit (5/23) that deeply bruises the right bicep.
The smooth rock falls to the ground!
A storm bull expires with a bellow and a crackle of electricity.
The shimmering ethereal shield fades from around a storm bull.
[You're solidly balanced]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]
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[combat-trainer]>stow my rock
A storm bull drums its silvery hooves upon the ground.
A storm bull stares at your hands for a moment, but nothing happens.
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You pick up the rock lying at your feet.
You put your rock in your thigh quiver.
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[combat-trainer]>arrange for skin
You begin to arrange the bull's corpse in a manner that, while making the process of obtaining a skin more difficult, guarantees a greater reward.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
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[combat-trainer]>arrange for skin

[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
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[You're solidly balanced and have slight advantage.]
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You continue arranging the bull's corpse in a manner that, while making the process of obtaining a skin more difficult, guarantees a greater reward.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
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[combat-trainer]>skin

Your wrist knife moves as a fluid extension of your hand, harnessed to your single-minded drive for a storm bull hide.  Skill and dexterity combine to yield up a nearly flawless bull hide.
You carefully fit a storm bull hide into your bundle.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
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The storm bull closes to pole weapon range on you!
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[combat-trainer]>loot
You search the storm bull.
You find nothing of interest.
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[combat-trainer]>load
You reach into your quiver to load the staff sling with a smooth rock.
Roundtime 5 sec.
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[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
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[You're solidly balanced and opponent has slight advantage.]
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The storm bull closes to melee range on you!
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[You're solidly balanced with opponent in better position.]
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[combat-trainer]>aim
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You project your voice quietly towards a storm bull, freezing it in place with the primal horror of your whispers.
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You begin to target a storm bull.
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[combat-trainer]>arrange for skin
Arrange what?
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[combat-trainer]>skin
A storm bull drums its silvery hooves upon the ground.
A storm bull stares at your hands for a moment, but nothing happens.
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A storm bull drums its silvery hooves upon the ground.
A storm bull stares at your hands for a moment, but nothing happens.
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A storm bull decays away with a crackle of electricity.
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Skin what?
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[combat-trainer]>loot
I could not find what you were referring to.
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[combat-trainer]>load
Your staff sling is already loaded with a smooth rock.
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[combat-trainer]>aim
You are already targetting that!
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[You're solidly balanced and in better position.]
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[combat-trainer]>wield my allarh

[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
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A storm bull's nostrils flare as it struggles against its bindings.
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You draw out your allarh from the weapons tote, gripping it firmly in your left hand.
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[combat-trainer]>lob left
< Moving as a single sinuous force, you lob a haralun allarh at a storm bull.  A storm bull attempts to evade, avoiding only some of the blow.  The allarh lands a hard hit (5/23) to the bull's chest.
The allarh falls to the ground!
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 2 sec.]
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[combat-trainer]>get my allarh
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You pick up the allarh lying at your feet.
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[combat-trainer]>lob left
< With the speed and temerity of a swooping falcon, you lob a haralun allarh at a storm bull.  A storm bull fails to evade, moving almost completely out of harm's reach.  The allarh lands a hard hit (5/23) to the bull's abdomen.
The allarh falls to the ground!
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
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You think you have your best shot possible now.
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[combat-trainer]>get my allarh
[You're solidly balanced and in good position.]
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[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
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You pick up the allarh lying at your feet.
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[combat-trainer]>lob left
< Driving in like the irresistable force of a cyclone, you lob a haralun allarh at a storm bull.  A storm bull attempts to dodge, moving almost completely out of harm's reach.  The allarh lands a strong hit (6/23) to the bull's chest.
The allarh falls to the ground!
[You're solidly balanced with no advantage.]
[Roundtime 3 sec.]
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A storm bull's nostrils flare as it struggles against its bindings.
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You project your voice quietly towards a storm bull, freezing it in place with the primal horror of your whispers.
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[combat-trainer]>get my allarh
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You pick up the allarh lying at your feet.
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[combat-trainer]>sheath my allarh
You sheathe the allarh in your weapons tote.
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[combat-trainer]>shoot
< Driving in with exacting precision, you fire a smooth rock at a storm bull.  A storm bull fails to evade, avoiding only some of the blow.  The rock lands a solid hit (4/23) to the bull's head, lightly stunning it.
The smooth rock falls to the ground!
[You're solidly balanced and in better position.]
[Roundtime 1 sec.]