Mokira was obviously on edge, holding his shoulders high, and his helmet in hand, which let him hear all of those little things that Mer and Men tend to miss. "I hear whispers, and crying further in. We should hurry" He put his helmet back on, then lead the way down the hall.

Angharad turns to follow, torch upraised and javelin at the ready.

Angharad and Mokir'ra turn to take the passage on the right. Here, too, the walls are lined intermittently with flickering torches. The corridor continues to descend. After about ten yards, the passageway makes a sharp turn to the left. After another ten yards or so, another sharp turn to the left, and then one more, the air more stale the farther down into the earth they go. Now the passageway runs level for about ten yards before doubling back on itself. In the ceiling above, the pair can see an opening, perhaps the pit that they had seen on the upper floor.

Now, about ten yards down at the end of the hall are a pair of skeletons, one armed with a dull iron shield and an iron sword, the other wielding a heavy-looking two-handed sword. An unholy light flickering in their eye sockets, the two skeletons turn toward Bosmer and Khajiit. Then, as one, the skeletons charge!

OOC: The skeletons are ten yards away and running toward you. Skeleton 1 is armed with a heavy shield and a longsword. Skeleton 2 is armed with a two-handed claymore. Give me three seconds of actions, please, and declare your defenses.



Image for effect. These two skeletons are armed but have no armor.

Mokira unslung his buckler from his belt, holding it forward. He then unsheatheathed his sword and put it into a ready posture. Special attention was paid to the two hand wielder, as he was the most dangerous.

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OOC:
Turn 1: Ready Medium Spiked Buckler
Turn 2: Ready Thrusting Broadsword
Turn 3: Evaluate Skeleton 2.

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Defense 1: Block
Defense 2: Parry

Walking Bones Angharad drops the torch and shifts to a reverse stance grasping the javelin with both hands. She steps slightly away from Mokir'ra moving to engage the shield bearing skeleton. Not wanting to attract more attention, she keep quiet as she moves.

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OOC:
Turn 1: Ready Maneuver to shift to Defensive Grip MA 109 gaining +1 parry from the front -1 from the side.
Turn 2: Look for vegetation in the path of skeleton 1 for tangle growth
Turn 3: Tangle Growth or Attack
FP: 10 ER: 0    Armor spell active giving me 2 DR

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Defense: Parry vs 11

As Mokir'ra and Angharad ready their attacks, the skeletons charge! As the undead race forward, Angharad quickly scans the stone floor for any sign of plant life, but the floor is clean, with no cracks or growing weeds she might use to entangle their foes.

The skeletons move with vicious speed, perhaps quicker than either Khajiit or Bosmer, but Mokir'ra and Angharad are able to ready themselves defensively to meet the oncoming charge. Both skeletons swing at the large Khajiit. The claymore just misses Mokir'ra. The broadsword aims true, but Mokir'ra expertly meets the attack with his sturdy buckler.

Angharad steps in and jabs at the broadsword-wielding skeleton, but her javelin just misses.

OOC: Mokir'ra has +1 from his one-second Evaluate on the claymore wielder.

Let's do 3 more seconds of combat.

Mokira's physical armor might weigh him down more than Angharad's magical protection, but it didn't slow his arms. Mokira's sword and shield reacted to the incoming blows as if they were magnetized by lodestones. He moved quickly and efficiently. Like any soldier.

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Turn 1: Cutting strike with Thrusting Broad Sword on the two hander: +1 from Evaluate
• 16:06, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 13 using 3d6.  3d6 vs 17: Broadsword skill. (Is it 17+1=18 with the Evaluate?)
• 16:11, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 4 using 1d6.  1d+3 Sword Cut or 1d Buckler Crush.
• Defenses: Parry then Block

Turn 2: If the Cut was not effective; Switch to a Buckler Punch: Otherwise Sword Cut.
• 16:07, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 12 using 3d6.  3d6 vs 17: Broadsword skill or vs 16: Buckler Skill.
• 16:12, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 3 using 1d6.  1d+3 Sword Cut or 1d Buckler Crush.
• Defenses: Parry then Block

Turn 3: Cutting strike or Bashing Strike: Whichever was better.
• 16:08, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 9 using 3d6.  3d6 vs 17 (Broadsword) or 16 (Buckler).
• 16:12, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 3 using 1d6.  1d+3 Sword Cut or 1d Buckler Crush.
• Defenses: Parry then Block
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Crap, they both attacked him! Still working as silently as she can, Angharad steps to the left and jabs at the skeleton nearest to her with her javelin. Hopefully, with it's back to her and it's attention focused elsewhere, she can line her attack up juuuust right.

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Turn 1: Defensive Grip& Telegraphic Attack (MA113) - Thrust with javelin
09:48, Today: Angharad rolled 6 using 3d6.  Spear skill vs 15.
09:50, Today: Angharad rolled 1 using 1d6-1.  Javelin damage. That was underwhelming

Turn 2: Repeat Telegraphic Attack if Skeleton doesn't turn around...Otherwise, Defensive Attack
Turn 3: Still Defensive Grip, but All-out-attack (Strong) if the skeleton still didn't turn around. Otherwise Defensive Attack

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Defenses: All parry

The battle continues in the tight confines of the hallway.  The skeletons lash out with their blades, and Mokir’ra catches one attack with his own broadsword, then blocks the next with his beefy shield. The big Khajiit fights expertly, and he lands two blows on the claymore-wielder, slashing the skeleton twice with his broadsword. On the second strike, the skeleton attempts to parry with his claymore, but the sword breaks as Mokir’ra slashes right through it.

Angharad attacks as well, lightly scoring the shield-carrying skeleton on the back, but also attracting its attention, taking some of the focus away from Mokir’ra. The broadsword-wielding skeleton’s attacks prove clumsy, however, as it misses Angharad twice.

OOC: Okay, let’s do 3 more turns of combat.

Got 'im, Angharad celebrates as the skeleton tries to attack her. Maintaining her cautious stance, Angharad lashes out again, before fading to the right along the wall. Her thrust goes wide missing the skeleton.


Turn 1: Defensive Grip - Thrust with javelin
22:09, Today: Angharad rolled 15 using 3d6.  Spear vs 13.

Turn 2: Hopefully the skeleton will follow. I'll attack again.
22:12, Today: Angharad rolled 9 using 3d6.  Spear vs 13 again.
22:12, Today: Angharad rolled 4 using 1d6-1.  Damage.
She'll step back again to widen the gap.

Turn 3: Rinse repeat
22:14, Today: Angharad rolled 9 using 3d6.  Spear vs 13.
22:14, Today: Angharad rolled 1 using 1d6-1.  Damage.
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Mokir'ra made good use of footwork to keep within measure of his weapon while he attacked, and stepping out of reach of the Skeleton's larger sword with the aid of his sturdy shield. The big Khajit had long legs and thus long strides, with his natural grace making the combat look like he was dancing. "Thank you… This one would not become cocky."

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Turn 1: Cutting with the broadsword: Skill 17 on the two-hander user.
11:59, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 7 using 3d6.  Sword Cut #1.
13:24, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 8 using 1d6+3.  Cutting Damage #1.
Defending: Block (11+2) First: Then Parry (11), Lastly: Dodge (8) if needed.

Turn 2: Another Slice like J. Nielson: Skill 17 On the two-hander or the one hander if the first target is down.
12:02, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 14 using 3d6.  Sword Cut #2.
13:25, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 5 using 1d6+3.  Cutting Damage 2.
Defending: Block (11+2) First: Then Parry (11) Lastly: Dodge (8)

Turn 3: Chopping the bones in the importants. On the two-hander or the one hander if the first target is down.
12:03, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 11 using 3d6.  Sword Cut #3.
13:26, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 6 using 1d6+3.  Cutting Damage 3.
Defending: Block (11+2) First: Then Parry (11) Lastly: Dodge (8)
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On the Bosmer and Khajiit fight against their skeletal opponents. The claymore wielder, his blade broken, swings anyway, but Mokir'ra parries expertly. Angaharad and her opponent trade blows, missing each other. Now Mokir'ra swings. But though his opponent is now moving sluggishly, the undead surprises Mokir'ra by not being where the Khajiit expects him to be, and the big Khajiit's sword flies out of his hand!

OOC: Stopping there after 1 round. The claymore skeleton has had some weird luck. He rolled a critical miss earlier on his parry, shattering his sword, but he just rolled a critical success on his dodge! Mokir'ra, your broadsword is lying at your feet.

Let's do 3 more rounds.

All right. They're going to wear us down. Let's try something else. Angharad tries to fake him out. It's not very effective, but she thrusts at the skeleton a couple of times anyway.

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Maintaining defensive grip (+1 to parry)
Turn 1 : Feint 22:07, Today: Angharad rolled 13 using 3d6.  Feint vs 11. Failed
Defense : Parry 11

Turn 2 : Heroic Charge +2 damage if I hit
22:13, Today: Angharad rolled 8 using 3d6.  Spear vs 11.
22:14, Today: Angharad rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  Javelin damage.

Turn 3 : Standard melee attack
22:15, Today: Angharad rolled 8 using 3d6.  Spear vs 11.
22:15, Today: Angharad rolled 3 using 1d6-1.  Javelin damage.


Defense all parry at 11
FP: 9 ER: 0    Armor spell active giving me 2 DR

Mokir'ra grunted acknowledgement of Angharad's observation. He picked up the blade he had fumbled, and amid the swipes of a broken blade at his body, the Khajit made probative attacks of his own, finally scoring two strikes that barely scratched the ossified remains.

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Turn 1: Readying Broadsword
Defenses: Assuming the skeletons go first and the sword will not be ready: Blocking (11+2), then Dodging at 6 (Plus shield? Then 8)

Turn 2: Attacking the Skeleton with the Two-Hander. He has foiled me for the last time!
12:57, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 10 using 3d6.  Broadsword Roll 1.
Damage roll:
12:58, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 4 using 1d6+3.  Cutting Damage #1.
Parry (11), then Block 11+2, then Dodge 6.

Turn 3:
"Committed Attack (Determined)" vs the Skeleton with the broken weapon:
• +2 to hit (19)
Can not Parry with the Attacking Weapon!
13:00, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 17 using 3d6.  Sword Attack 2.
13:05, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 6 using 1d6+3.  Cutting Damage 2.
Defenses: First Block (11+2) then Dodge: (6 Perhaps with +2 from the Shield?)

Forgot a turn's defense.
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With a gleam in his eye, Mokir'ra squats down to retrieve his dropped sword, bringing it up just in time to meet the broken blade of his adversary. The skeleton swings the shattered claymore again but meets nothing but air. The Khajiit expertly slices through the skeleton's ribcage, shattering the skeleton into pieces, the glowing red fading from the skeleton's skull.

Meanwhile, Angharad trades blows with the remaining skeleton. The undead creature swings at Angharad, missing her, as she attempts a feint with her javelin, though the skeleton is not fooled. In response, its broadsword slashes down, slicing through the tendons of Angharad's foot! She stumbles and falls, blood seeping through her right shoe!

OOC: Two eventful rounds! The claymore wielder has been destroyed, but Angharad has suffered a crippling wound and is currently supine.

Let's do 2 more rounds.

"Angharad; Retreat! This one will take this one. Go."
Mokir'ra hustled his bulk over to the Skeleton that had possibly crippled Angharad. Her best chance was for him to destroy it quickly or at least distract it and put its focus on himself. It was with Steely determination shining beneath the brim of his helmet that he expertly slices for the undead abomination's neck, possibly its most fragile joints. He did not throw himself off balance with the blow, instead he leveled the draw cut with the utmost of a trained warrior's control, and backs it up with his great mass.

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Turn 1: Move 3, interpose between the Skeleton and Angharad if possible. (Probably not with such a low Move.)
Turn 2: Attack.
• Attack to Hit Location: Neck: -5 to skill = Broadsword 12.
21:54, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 10 using 3d6.  Broadsword 17 @ Neck -5 = 12.
Lucky me.
21:55, Today: Mokir'ra rolled 7 using 1d6+3.  Damage 1d+3 Cutting.
Defenses: Block: 11+2, Parry: 11 and Buckler's Defense Bonus: +2

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Shocked by the pain in her foot, Angharad barely remembers not to drop her guard. Crawling back, she focuses on keeping the skeleton from killing her out of hand. Working to get away, she stays down and defensive until she's really out of range.

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Turn 1: Move maneuver Crawl back 1 yard. I still intend to parry and am maintaining Defensive Grip. It may not matter.
Turn 2: Move maneuver Crawl back again. I'm still assuming I'm too close
Turn 3: Change Posture I assume I'm out of reach or Mokir'ra has managed to engage. I will change posture to get up leaning on my javelin for support.

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Its eyes gleaming a baleful red, the remaining skeleton towers over Angharad as the Wood Elf crawls backward, her javelin at the ready. Her enemy swings down at its downed foe, but Angharad skillfully parries the attack. And then from behind, Mokir'ra swings with all his might and cleaves the skeleton's skull from the rest of its body. The undead creature collapses as its now unattached skull rolls away, at last coming to a stop against a tunnel wall.

Now that the two skeletons have been destroyed, both Angharad and Mokir'ra can hear a soft whispering, as if in the air around them, and from farther down the tunnel, an intermittent sobbing.

OOC: Nice parry, Angharad, and great move, Mokir'ra! We're out of combat now. The two skeletons have the now-broken claymore, an iron broadsword, and an iron shield.

Angharad's right foot is temporarily crippled. Until it heals, she will need a crutch or something else to lean on in order to walk.
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Leaning heavily on her javelin, Angharad slowly lowers herself to the floor. At least the skeletons don't make much of a mess to accidentally sit in. Once situated on the floor, she holds up a finger to Mokir'ra, "Give me just a moment and I'll be able to walk again."

Laying her javelin across her lap, she takes three good deep breaths and concentrates her healing magic on on her foot. For a moment, there is a light yellow glow around her leg, but it dissipates almost as quickly. A little more wane, Angharad breathes deep and tries again. This time the light yellow glow lasts longer. There's no obvious effect on the outside of her now slashed boot, but she rolls her ankle now with lots less pain.

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Attempted Minor Healing for 2 points of damage..twice
Fatigue: 4/12
Health: 8/10
That should get me out of the crippled state.

17:35, Today: Angharad rolled 6 using 3d6.  Angharad Healing vs 13.
17:35, Today: Angharad rolled 16 using 3d6.  Angharad Healing vs 13.

The large Khajit fusses mightily over Angharad once the final skeleton fell inanimate. Once he sees her in less obvious pain, Mokir'ra seems mostly content. His only comment is to state the obvious, "That is a lot of blood." Then ask as an afterthought; "Are you dizzy? Do you need a shoulder?" His gestures are on the frantic side of calm. This place is obviously dangerous and he is quite sure that he can hear Emelia crying further in. He was sure Angharad could hear her, too.

Many expeditions to the deepest, darkest parts of Nirn have failed due to a lack of preparation, and having someone who knows a bit of healing magic has often meant the difference between success and failure. As Angharad attempts her spell a second time, healing energy washes through her foot, relieving some of the pain. Still, it aches somewhat, and she is not certain whether it can yet bear her weight.

The crying that Mokir'ra and Angharad had heard previously has stopped now, though the whispering continues. The air here is mustier, smelling more strongly of the dead.

: Angharad is still injured and will need help or a crutch to walk until she is fully healed.
You two can rest here, try another healing spell, press on further into this tomb, or try whatever else you can think of.

Angharad levels herself to her feet bracing on her fairly flimsy javelin. She starts limping further down the hall, hoping to find the young girl they came in for. Tired, she looks around warily worried there are more skeleton in the tunnel with them.

Mokir'ra had no fancy walking sticks, but he did have an arm free with his sword back in its scabbard. He took up a position at Angharad's side to help support her. A bulk like his would break the javelin she was using as a crutch. Indeed if he wasn't seeing the woman manage to do it, he would have thought the thin shaft would have snapped under her weight as well. "Lean on this one." He said, helping the Mer Woman down the corridor.
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Slowly, Angharad leaning on Mokir'ra, the two continue down the hallway, their footsteps echoing against the stone walls. At length, the hallway ends at a wooden door set into the wall. The musty smell of the dead lingers here, along with the whispering of voices, seemingly all around.

Given the reputation of Khajit, Mokira wouldn't have blamed Angharad if she had done anything to ensure he doesn't rob her blind in his quest to help her keep her feet. She would find nothing missing from her person once Mokir'ra had become distracted whilst gripping the door's knob to open it.

Pickpocketing wasn't Mokir'ra's racket.