Renaldi starts in "A", Quinlan starts in "B".


    _{* Points of Interest The arena boundaries are the outer walls, 30' above ground level, and 10' below ground level.
    * There is a transparent wall of force ceiling 30' above ground level.
    * One combatant starts at position A, the other at B.
    * The ground consists of rough marble (hardness 10, hp 10 per cubic foot (or 20 hp per inch over a 5 ft by 5 ft square) with a 6 inch deep layer of sand on top. The sand increases the hardness of the stone by +5, but you can scoop all of the sand out of a 5 ft by 5 ft area with a full round action (which prompts an AOO).
    * The sand is fine-grained and white, and does not impede movement. Walking on it grants a +4 circumstance bonus to Move Silently checks. The sand is too fine and light to be used as a weapon.
    * The walls are made of rough marble, and are 30 ft high. Climbing the side of a wall is DC 20.
    * The pillars are also made of rough marble. They are approximately 5 ft in diameter, and a 5 ft tall section of a pillar is 100 cubic feet. However, you can bring a pillar down by narrowing your focus a bit. The minimum damage you need to deal to bring a pillar down is 25 cubic feet, or 250 damage.
    * Breaking a pillar with sudden force is a STR check (Hardness 10, Hit Points 1000, stone, one piece: DC 30.
    * Climbing the side of a pillar is DC 20. When you can reach the top edge of a pillar, it is DC 10.
    * The top of the pillars are flat-topped and rough, and make good standing platforms.
    * Diagonal movement between the central pillars offers enough space for Large creatures to move unimpeded, and Huge and Gargantuan creates to move while squeezed.}

Enjoy your fight. Hajimé!

Renaldi moved into position at his designated starting point and settled into a stance.  drawing his swords he made a few quick motions to stable himself and ready himself for the coming battle.

Prep Round 1:
  [Move] Draw Longsword and Shortsword
  [Free] Designate Quinlan as Dodge Target
  [Standard]

Prep Round 2:
  [Standard]
  [Move]
  [Free]

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (15)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   0

Effects:

Final Position: A09

The half-drow appears at the other end of the arena and quickly prepares himself for battle.

Prep Round 1:
  [Free]
  [Move] Draw potion
  [Standard]Drink potion of barkskin +2
Prep Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move]Draw draw bow
  [Standard]

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position B

As the bell tolls signlaing the start of the match, Renaldi quickly blends into the shadows and quietly moves into place.

OOC: Not sure exactly how to deal with this, since we are not in LOS to begin with.  So, not sure you can actually see me anyway, but...

Round 1:
  [Move]Hide (18) Move Silently (29)
  [Standard]
  [Free]

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (15)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   0

Effects:

Final Position: ??

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Final Position: G09, Double move at half speed

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Quinlan moves swiftly forward, yet makes very little sound. He picks up the position of his opponent, but continues on until he gains cover behind a pillar before sending forth a ray of cold that hits true and entangles his foe.

Round 1:
  [Free] Listen (11), Spot (19)
  [Move]Move silently (17) to L06, Hide (12)
  [Standard] Cast ray of frost (29) hit, deals 1 damage and entangled for 2 rounds (using one charge of Bracers of the entangled blast)

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 1 (+6 sneak attack damage if not spotted)

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins
Cover

Final position L06

OOC: Since I have cover and can hide, I guess you need to beat the spot DC 12 not to add the sneak attack damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:20, Sat 22 Jan 2011.

OOC: Met your spot, so no sneak attack damage.  But about the bracers... a little details please. NM, I found the item.


Renaldi was caught with the spell and immediately felt something close in around him.  He quickly moved to a place of hiding, making sure that his opponent would have to close.

Round 2:
  [Move]Hide (15) Move Silently (24)
  [Standard] Full Defense Action
  [Free]

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 26 (19)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat, +2 Shield and +6  dodge from tumble)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   0

Effects:

Final Position: H10
This message was last edited by the player at 04:33, Sun 23 Jan 2011.

Entangled: The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls and a -4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a Concentration check (DC 15 + the spell’s level) or lose the spell.

Did the -4 dex go into your rolls and AC calculations?

OOC: Yes.  I have this particular point on my sheet at 27 without dodge.  With Dodge target selected that's 28 normally, -4 dex is a -2 adjustment.

Quinlan noted the direction Renaldi took and moved south to get a clear view before pulling back on his bow and firing. The arrow went astray though.

Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move]Move to L10
  [Standard] Fire bow (14) miss

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 1

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position L10

Even entagled Renaldi is able to avoid being hit by the incoming projectile.  He took the opportunity to close the distance.  He swung the longsword but was unable to overcome the encumberance of what was entangling him and missed.

Round 3:
  [Move]Move to K10
  [Standard] Attack AC:15, miss
  [Free]

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 17 (12)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   1

Effects:
  Entagled until Round 4

Final Position: K10

Quinlan backflipped and rolled over the soft sand and landing on his feet pulled yet once more on his bowstring and let go. This time the arrow struck home, but it was a grazing shot.

Round 3:
  [Free]
  [Move]Tumble to M08 (24) no AoO
  [Standard] Fire bow (28), damage (3)

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 3

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position M08

Finally free of whatever force was holding him, Renaldi moved in again, this time hoping to do a little damage.  He raised his Longsword and gave a mighty swing.

Round 4:
  [Move]Move to K10
  [Standard] Attack AC:21, Hit. 7 Damage
  [Free]

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 19 (14)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)

  Damage Taken:   4
  Damage Dealt:   7

Effects:

Final Position: L09

Quinlan notes the superior skill and the damage dealt by the partly deflected swing. You surely live up to your name, Renaldi of Blades, and I won't last long in your company unless I do this!. Quinlan backflips once more, this time ending it with a somersault (for variety), but instead of firing another arrow Quinlan drops the bow mid-air and draws his rapier. His other hand is busy with the making of a spell, and a ray of coruscating light jets forth striking Renaldi squarely in the chest.

Round 4:
  [Free] Drop bow
  [Move]Tumble to O10 (20) no AoO, draw rapier as part of movement
  [Standard] Cast Ray of Enfeeblement (24), hit, 7 STR reduction

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 7
  Damage Dealt: 4

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position O10

Moving quickly to follow his opponent, even though his swords feel heavy in his arms, Renaldi pushes the attack but is unable to make solid contact.

Round 5:
  [Move]Move to K10
  [Standard] Attack AC:18, Miss
  [Free]

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 19 (14)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)

  Damage Taken:   4
  Damage Dealt:   7

Effects:
-7 Strength

Final Position: N09

The nimble half-drow noted how the swing that had surprised him last now was somewhat easier to avoid. Making a pirouette he reached for the handle of his small axe and with a quick high thrust - low swing combination was able to penetrate Renaldis defences and draw blood.

Round 5:
  [Free] Drop bow
  [Move]5' step to N10, draw axe as part of movement
  [Standard] Full attack (22, 25) damage 7, 5

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 7
  Damage Dealt: 16

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position N10

Renaldi was struck, and knew he had limited ability to fight back for the moment.  It was time to take a more defensive stance in his fighting, hope for another opening, another chance.  He took his time and made his attack as he could, looking for any opening he could find.  However, once again he got close but was unable to make solid contact.

Round 6:
  [Move] None
  [Free] Fight Defensively
  [Standard] Attack (18) miss

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 25 (18)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)
                        (+2 Shield, +3 Tumble Dodge Bonus)

  Damage Taken:   16
  Damage Dealt:   7

Effects:
-7 Strength

Final Position: N09

Quinlan notices Renaldi taking a defensive stance and the near impossible task of trying to penetrate those defences. He gives it a go none the less, muttering a prayer to Tymora as he does so. He comes close, but scraping across armor and slicing a piece of cloth does little good when it comes to win a fight.

Round 6:
  [Free] Pray for luck
  [Move]
  [Standard] Full attack (23, 23) miss

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 7
  Damage Dealt: 16

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position N10

Renaldi matches his opponents attacks with blocks or side steps of his own, managing to block or avoid the attacks, then he performed a set of back flips to get reset and ready himself for more action.  Once set he activated his belt of healing.

Round 7:
  [Move] Tumble back 3 spaces to L09 (16 No AoO)
  [Free] None
  [Standard] Activate Healing Belt: Heal 10 points

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (16)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)


  Damage Taken:   6 (10 healed)
  Damage Dealt:   7

Effects:
-7 Strength

Final Position: K09

Quinlan decides to charge forward, hoping to catch Renaldi by surprise. His opponent seems to anticipate that move as he deftly sidestep the lunging thrust.

Round 7:
  [Free]
  [Move]
  [Standard] Charge! to L09 (14) miss

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14) -2 until next round

  Damage Taken: 7
  Damage Dealt: 16

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position L09

Renaldi sidesteps the charge which brings the half drow slightly off step.  Quickly he moves to take advantage of this, striking out with coordinated blows.

Round 8:
  [Move] None
  [Free] None
  [Standard] Full attack (Nat 20, crit check 10) 7 Damage
             Attack 2 (20) Hit: 5 Damage
(Rerolled since I rolled a d8 for damage for the second attack, but still got 5 with the d6.)

Status:
  Init: 19
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (16)  (+1 Dodge bonus from dodge feat)


  Damage Taken:   6 (10 healed)
  Damage Dealt:   19

Effects:
-7 Strength

Final Position: K09

OOC: Finally a little dice love...  almost a crit, but the confirm didn't like me, and the second was an 18, so just missed the threat range.  And still at a -4 strength, so you save an extra 8 damage

Quinlan staggers from the vicious cuts that has him nearly on his knees. Rolling backwards to get out of harms way he is able to recover somewhat, and dropping his axe the half-drow gets a hand free to once more send forth a magically enhanced ray of cold that ensnares Renaldi in a cold grip.

Round 8:
  [Free]Flinch, drop axe
  [Move]Tumble backwards to O09 (28) no AoO
  [Standard] Cast ray of frost (22) hit, use 2 charge of bracers of the entangling blast. 1 damage, entangled 3 rounds.

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14) -2 until next round

  Damage Taken: 19
  Damage Dealt: 7

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins

Final position O09