OOC: REALLY?! I didn't know that. Ok, do you mind if I redo my action? Also, I didn't know I could act at a penalty, I thought you just couldn't act :(
This message was last edited by the player at 20:10, Wed 30 Jan 2013.

Stunned means you can't take action but you're not helpless.

In reply to Gwendol Twinbeard (msg # 19):

Well, do you mind me spending an action to. pick up the sword? If not, I'll work something else out.

No, but you may expose yourself to an AoO. But I thought swordsages did unarmed strikes, like a monk? Do you need the sword?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:32, Wed 30 Jan 2013.

In reply to Gwendol Twinbeard (msg # 21):

They do not, as far as I know, but just keep it the same. You're going to crush me with that stupid creature anyways so just go and I'll improvise.

Gwendol looks a little surprised at the impressive acrobatics displayed by the human veteran as he tumbles out of reach, but the dwarf shrugs, picks up the dropped sword and follows after. Hey lad, yer dropped this. he says handing over the sword with a grin. Waving a hand at the musteval he pauses the barrage of magic missiles.

OOC: Ok, I'll give you a shot at showing what you can do. Don't disappoint me! ;-)

Round 4:
  [Move] Pick up dropped sword
  [Free] Drop metamagic rod
  [Standard] Move to D08, hand over weapon

  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 23 (14)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   6

Effects: Shield of faith (+3 AC) 6 mins, Summon monster III 7 rounds, Owl's Wisdom (+4 WIS) 6 mins, Resist Energy (Fire) 60 mins

Musteval Guardinal

  [Move] Move to G06, need to beat the hide DC to spot.
  [Free]
  [Standard] Hold (no action)

  AC (Touch AC): 20 (16)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   32

Final position: D08, Musteval G06 (behind cover)
This message was last edited by the player at 22:29, Wed 30 Jan 2013.

Grim?

OOC: Sorry, never saw your post.

IC: Grim eyed the dwarf suspiciously as he took his weapon. Taking a quick breath the flames that jumped around him winked out. With a grin at Gwendol's words the Swordsage slashed his sword at the dwarf, a flash of brilliant light emanating from the strike.

Round 5:
  [Move] Take Sword from Gwendol
  [Standard] Attack: 27, Crit Confirm: 15 (FAIL), Damage: 9
             Activate Maneuver as part of attack: Blistering Flourish(see Effects)
  [Swift] Activate New Stance: Stance of Clarity: Gwendol is the target

Status:
  Initiative: 23
  AC (Touch AC): 23(19)(vs Gwendol) 19(15)(vs musteval)

  Damage Taken: 20 (24 - 4 healed)
  Damage Dealt: 9

Effects:
  Stance of Clarity: +2 to ac VS Gwendol for melee and ranged attacks, -2 ac VS musteval

 Blistering Flourish: Will Save VS DC 15 or be dazzled for 1 minute

Final Position: C08

The strike is swift and accurate, targeting the weak spot near the armpit in the dwarven armor. Gwendol just has time to pivot away thus avoiding a near fatal strike. Still, the sword cuts deep.
The kaxanar looks undaunted and grins before taking a step back to conjure a weapon made of force that strikes at the swordsage.

Round 4:
  [Move] 5' step back
  [Free]
  [Standard] Cast spiritual weapon (18), miss

  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 23 (14)

  Damage Taken:   9
  Damage Dealt:   6

Effects: Shield of faith (+3 AC) 6 mins, Summon monster III 7 rounds, Owl's Wisdom (+4 WIS) 6 mins, Resist Energy (Fire) 60 mins

Musteval Guardinal

  [Move] Move to G06, need to beat the hide DC to spot.
  [Free]
  [Standard] MM damage 7

  AC (Touch AC): 20 (16)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   39

Final position: D08, Musteval G06 (behind cover)

OOC: Don't you mean you moved 5' to E08? I am currently in C08.

OOC: Yes, E08.

OOC: Hey, I also noticed you didn't roll your WILL save vs DC 15 or be dazzled for 1 minute due to the Maneuver Grim activated.

OOC: Sorry, Will 24, PASS.

Grim growled at the outcome of his match so far, dodging yet another of the dwarf's tricks, the floating spectral hammer. Sliding forwards after Gwendol Grim gathered the very shadows around him and sliced across the dwarf scoring a deep hit.

Round 6:
  [Free] 5 foot step to D08
  [Standard] Clinging Shadow Strike: 24, Sword Damage: 11, Cling Shadow Damage: 6(see effects)

Status:
  Initiative: 23
  AC (Touch AC): 23(19)(vs Gwendol) 19(15)(vs musteval)

  Damage Taken: 27 (24 - 4 healed)
  Damage Dealt: 9

Effects:
  Stance of Clarity: +2 to ac VS Gwendol for melee and ranged attacks, -2 ac VS musteval

  Clinging Shadow Strike: WILL save vs DC 15 or suffer 20% miss chance on all ranged and melee attacks for 1 round.

Final Position: D08
This message was last edited by the player at 23:53, Wed 06 Feb 2013.

The dwarf once more finds his wards, armor and battle-honed reflexes to be no match for the human, whose sword draws blood yet again. Grunting under the pain Gwendol wills away the clinging shadows. He takes a step away while praying to Haela to grant him more martial skill and power.
The divine weapon meanwhile continues making ineffectual attacks.

The tiny guardinal vanishes from view.

OOC: You took magic missile damage last round, but I'm not it's reflected in your last post.

Round 6:
  [Move] 5' step back
  [Free]
  [Standard] Cast Divine Favor, spiritual weapon (16), miss

  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 23 (14)

  Damage Taken:   26
  Damage Dealt:   6

Effects: Shield of faith (+3 AC) 6 mins, Summon monster III 5 rounds, Owl's Wisdom (+4 WIS) 6 mins, Resist Energy (Fire) 60 mins, Spiritual weapon 5 rounds, Divine favor +3 to attack/damage 1 min

Musteval Guardinal

  [Move] ?
  [Free]
  [Standard] Turn invisible

  AC (Touch AC): 20 (16)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   39

Final position: D08, Musteval G06 (behind cover)

In reply to Gwendol Twinbeard (msg # 32):

Oops, missed that. I just edited. I will post my next action when I am at a computer. On my phone right now.

Grim knew this was not going his ay an he needed some distance between himself, the dwarf and his pesky pet. The Swordsage took off north and ducked around the corner and quickly activated his belt once again, the meager amount of healing energies barely keeping the human upright.

Round 7:
  [Move] Standard Move: 25' to E04
  [Standard] Activate Healing Belt: 1 charge: 6 hp

Status:
  Initiative: 23
  AC (Touch AC): 23(19)(vs Gwendol) 19(15)(vs musteval)

  Damage Taken: 27 (37 - 10 healed)
  Damage Dealt: 26

Effects:
  Stance of Clarity: +2 to ac VS Gwendol for melee and ranged attacks, -2 ac VS musteval


Final Position: E04

Gwendol sets off after the retreating human and while not quite being able to keep up, still covers enough ground to launch an attack with the spiritual weapon which seems to catch Grim by surprise as the divine blade manages to make a deep cut.
While the swordsage is within reach, Gwendol judges that part of the glass shelves between them will provide his opponent with enough cover that any strikes have but a slim chance of connecting. While Haela Brightaxe is indeed the Luckmaiden, her champion is also aware that sometimes time is better spent doing other things to increase your luck in battle rather than trying your luck at every single occasion. Finishing the last syllable of dwarven prayer there is a swirl of mist around Gwendol's hand that coalesce into a battleaxe made of swirling ice.

Of the guardinal nothing is seen, but somehow the kaxanar's wounds are magically closing, at least to some extent.

Round 7:
  [Move] Move to D05
  [Free]
  [Standard] Cast Ice Axe, spiritual weapon (30), damage 9

  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 23 (14)

  Damage Taken:   15 (26)
  Damage Dealt:   15

Effects: Shield of faith (+3 AC) 6 mins, Summon monster III 4 rounds, Owl's Wisdom (+4 WIS) 6 mins, Resist Energy (Fire) 60 mins, Spiritual weapon 4 rounds, Divine favor +3 to attack/damage 1 min, Ice axe 6 rounds

Musteval Guardinal

  [Move] ?
  [Free]
  [Standard] Lay on hands (heal 11 HP)

  AC (Touch AC): 20 (16)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   39

Final position: D05, Musteval (invisible)

OOC: This is ridiculous. I can't beat you at this point, or any point along this fight so I give.

I understand. It's a pity your first attacks missed as they would have put a fairly big dent in Gwendol's HP pool. I think fighting Gawain will be a more even bout.

Meh, I'm done with the arena. I'm finding out I'm just not the super character builder that everyone else is and my ego just can't take anymore crushing defeats.

Bah! It has nothing to do with that and everything to do with the fact you go up against a cleric of your level and more. Without casting of your own this fight is nearly impossible to win. This is a useful piece of information for the real fights in adventures. Look at Kail vs Ossian for example: who came out victorious (and why)? It's not to say that fighters are useless, far from it, but it's very difficult to win on your own, and without using tricks not available in the arena.

In reply to Gwendol Twinbeard (msg # 39):

Well then, let me play Devil's Advocate then. If you know it's near impossible for me to win thhen why offer the fight? Makes me feel like you just like beating up on characters you know you can thump on.

Well, I did ask if you'd rather meet someone else. And it's not like you don't have OOC knowledge of Gwendol's powers and tactics. That said, you might want to try out a fight against Tristram or Take? The first is likely not quite up to the challenge, but the second can be even.

Yeah, I know how Tristram fights :) And we should be seeing how Gawain and Grim fair against one another in the Dojo.