[OOC: 19:15, Today: Nantas rolled 17 using 2d20 with rolls of 15,2.  Quick Disarm.
Three successes?]

Nantes removes also the spear from the hands of the Warhoon! He is again unarmed!

We'll hold this until the Warhoon attacks
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Demetrius smirks at his opponent and slashes up and high at the fellow. He follows with a swift kick at the fellow's side. He is as much trying to keep the fellow off-balance than anything else so that he can eventually deal a death-blow to the alien man.

2 Successes. If that should hit, total of 3 Stress on the fellow, no Effects.

17:27, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 3,1,1,1 using 1d6,1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 3,1,1,1.  Damages: 2D from blade, 2D from Talent.
17:26, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 15,19,2 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 15,19,2.  Attacking Red Martian foe +d20 for ThinksFast, 13/6.

20:08, Today: Jeddak rolled 17 using 2d20 with rolls of 12,5.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Demetrius, 12-, 6-.
- 3 successes, parried
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Patterson redoubles his efforts to become the red man's sole target.
Add 1 Threat for extra d20
19:55, Today: Jeddak, on behalf of Patterson Brood, rolled 29 using 4d20 with rolls of 9,1,8,11.  Patterson Attack Red Gladiator, 9-/4-, Heavy Blade Talent + 1 Threat.
- 4 successes

19:56, Today: Jeddak rolled 24 using 2d20 with rolls of 15,9.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Patterson, Daring+Empathy 11-/5-.
- 1 success, Patterson has 2 Momentum

19:59, Today: Patterson Brood rolled 16 using 4d6 with rolls of 4,3,4,5.  Patterson dmg, +2 for 2 Momentum.
- 2 Stress, enough to give him his 1st Wound
It is a wild attack, and the gladiator manages to avoid most but not all of the strikes.

Watching for an opening the red woman attempts to thrust just as Patterson pulls back, if only to offer the gladiator no reprieve.
20:04, Today: Aeryn Arj rolled 28 using 2d20 with rolls of 13,15.  Aeryn vs Red Gladiator, 14-/6-.
- D3 challenge due to Wounds so miss
But she is slowed by blood loss and unable to mount an effective threat

The green man fights with desperation...too desperate. His swings are wild and the duelist is prepared
20:12, Today: Jeddak rolled 25 using 2d20 with rolls of 12,13.  Green Gladiator Defend vs Nantas, 9-/4-.
- no successes
With a easy twist Nantas strikes the weapon from his hand and sends it flying some distance away.
Using your defense roll, green gladiator is disarmed once more

Demetrius and his opponent can find no opening in each's defense but neither will relent.
20:15, Today: Jeddak rolled 17 using 2d20 with rolls of 4,13.  Red Gladiator vs Demetrius 12-/6-.
- Demetrius defend vs 2 successes

Meanwhile Patterson and Aeryn's opponent is far from finished.
20:17, Today: Jeddak rolled 2 using 2d20 with rolls of 1,1.  Red Gladiator  vs Patterson, 12-/6- D2.
- um, okay, 3 successes.  wow

20:18, Today: Jeddak, on behalf of Patterson Brood, rolled 21 using 2d20 with rolls of 12,9.  Patterson Defend vs Red Gladiator, 9-/5-.
- 1 success, Hit + 2 Threat

20:20, Today: Jeddak rolled 14 using 5d6 with rolls of 2,4,3,2,3.  Dmg to Patterson, extra Threat spent for Danger.
- Patterson takes 2 Stress, really bad roll

It is a slow struggle of attrition but the slaves appear to retain the upper-hand.  But can they keep it?

Fight or die.  Your choices are simple

You may declare your actions.

Demetrius still need your parry to last attack

Nantes gave a chance to his opponent to ask for mercy and surrender. Now he will keep pushing him to the end.

[OOC: 18:08, Today: Nantas rolled 25 using 2d20 with rolls of 13,12.  Keep attacking! Might 9 Cunning 9.
Only two successes...]

18:46, Today: Jeddak rolled 22 using 2d20 with rolls of 15,7.  Green Gladiator Defend vs Nantas, 9-/4-.
- only 1 success, you hit, no extra Momentum

The Warhoon tries to leap back as Nantas swings but it not fast enough to avoid the blade...
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The pattern continues, though Demetrius hopes to break it with the next exchange; this time, his blade flashes quickly, parrying blows even as he steps to the left of the foe, giving him a good view of the red man's flank...

2 successes, so successful defense. Thinks Fast on His Feet, bonus d20 to Demetrius' next action against the foe.

20:51, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 19,3 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 19,3.  Defend: Cunning + Reason 15/7.

Excellent, please continue with your attack for Turn 5
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In reply to Nantas (msg # 66):

[OOC: 12:22, Today: Nantas rolled 7 using 2d6 with rolls of 2,5.  damage.
That should be two damages + one effect = three damages?]

Perfect
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Patterson waves Aeryn back as he keeps the pressure on the red man.
07:44, Today: Patterson Brood rolled 20 using 3d20 with rolls of 1,6,13.  Patterson Attack Red Gladiator, 9-/4-, Heavy Blade Talent.
- 3 Successes

07:44, Today: Jeddak rolled 24 using 2d20 with rolls of 16,8.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Patterson, Daring+Empathy 11-/5-.
- 1 success, Patterson hits + 1 Momentum

07:46, Today: Patterson Brood rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,6,5.  Patterson dmg.
- 4 Stress to Gladiator
The gladiator is forced to give ground against the assault

The red woman moves back and tries to tend to her wound...
Attempt to recover Injury Stress

07:56, Today: Aeryn Arj rolled 34 using 2d20 with rolls of 16,18.  Recovery Injury Stress, Might + Reason, 11-/5-, D3.
- 0 successes, failed
But with little to work with she is unable to do much to staunch the blood from her wound

Demetrius wastes no time, swinging hard at the man's flank and drawing blood. He springs back, ready for anything, the momentum of the battle swinging his way!

Four successes! Damage will be 4 plus 1 Injury from the effect from the blade. If I get any Momentum from that, I'll bank it.

17:13, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 3,6,6,2 using 1d6,1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 3,6,6,2.  Damage: blade (2D), Unarmed Combat Journeyman (2D).
17:12, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 14,2,4 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 14,2,4.  Latest attack on Red Man + Thinks Fast1, 13/6.


19:33, Today: Jeddak rolled 8 using 2d20 with rolls of 5,3.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Demetrius, Daring+Empathy 11-/5-.
- believe it or not he parried your attack, 4 successes

Swords flash in a blur, to quick for any to follow.  When the combatants part both remain unscathed.
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The Warhoon is slowing, the signs of the struggle clear for Nantas to read.  His attack is easily avoided
09:01, Today: Jeddak rolled 24 using 2d20 with rolls of 6,18.  Green Gladiator vs Nantas, 10-/5-.
- D2 to attack with Wound, only 1 success so miss
Nantas you may ignore the miss or roll your parry to see if you can build some Momentum.  Just know there's always possibility you'll roll a 20 for a complication...

Demetrius' opponent glances to and fro, recognizing the tide turns against he and his.   Desperate to turn the tide he attacks suddenly but recklessly, telegraphing his intention to the Earthman.
09:06, Today: Jeddak rolled 26 using 2d20 with rolls of 13,13.  Red Gladiator vs Demetrius 12-/6-.
- And another complete miss
Demetrius same choice as Nantas.  Roll Defense for Momentum or no?

Patterson has the full attention of the remaining gladiator, leading him in circles as the pair struggles and easily avoiding his strokes.
09:08, Today: Jeddak rolled 14 using 2d20 with rolls of 5,9.  Red Gladiator vs Patterson 12-/6-.
- Also D2 attack due to Wound so miss

09:10, Today: Patterson Brood rolled 10 using 2d20 with rolls of 4,6.  Patterson Defend vs Red Gladiator, 9-/5-.
- 3 Momentum to bank

Geez, all 3 complete misses 

[OOC: defence roll:
16:25, Today: Nantas rolled 22 using 2d20 with rolls of 11,11.  Daring 9 Passion 4.
Two successes, my defence was effective.

I'm a bit confused by the fact that the Warhoon is now completely without weapons and it is not clear to me where this advantage shows off in the rolling... is it visible just when he rolls for damage if I'm hit?]

Assume he attempted to grapple you or otherwise strike you rather than just running again.

Had he hit he would have only rolled 1 die for damage and any Effect would have been ignored

You generate 2 Momentum from your roll.  You'll lose one at the end of the turn but will have the remaining 1 available next turn.
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[OOC: new round?]

After avoiding easily his opponent's attack, Nantas attacks him again: he won't give him quarters!

[OOC: 17:34, Today: Nantas rolled 12 using 2d20 with rolls of 8,4.  Cunning 9 Daring 9.
Four successes?]

Yes 4 successes!

18:18, Today: Jeddak rolled 12 using 2d20 with rolls of 11,1.  Green Gladiator Defend vs Nantas, 9-/4-.
- 2 successes, you hit and gain 1 Momentum bringing you to 2 total
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Demetrius easily side-steps the man and literally steps to the fellow's side. Time seems to slow as Demetrius takes in the situation; a counter-move enters his mind and he prepares to spring like a great cat upon its prey....

Rolling to Defend, got 2 successes for 2 Momentum. Banking them, will let one roll over to next round. Thinks on His Feet also applies, so I get an additional d20 to my next attack on the fellow.

15:05, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 7,16 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 7,16.  Rolling to Defend: Daring+Reason 14/7.


You'll have 1 carry over to Turn 5, attack when you are ready
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Patterson offers his opponent the same respite that the man had Aeryn, hammering strike after strike upon the fellow.
17:16, Today: Patterson Brood rolled 40 using 4d20 with rolls of 5,11,20,4.  Patterson Attack Red Gladiator, 9-/4-, Heavy Blade Talent + 1 Momentum for Create Opportunity.
- 3 successes and a complication...Patterson was too eager in his attacks and will not be as ready to defend (D2 to defend vs Red Gladiator)

17:18, Today: Jeddak rolled 28 using 2d20 with rolls of 14,14.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Patterson, Daring+Empathy 11-/5-.
- 0 successes!

17:21, Today: Jeddak rolled 15 using 4d6 with rolls of 3,6,5,1.  Patterson dmg, Heavy Blade + 1 Momentum for Roll Extra Damage.
- Gladiator takes 6 Stress & an automatic Wound (5+ Stress taken at once)
The red man's guard is no match for the enraged Earthman.

Aeryn sinks into the sand and continues to focus on her wounds.
Attempt to recover Injury Stress

17:24, Today: Aeryn Arj rolled 7 using 2d6 with rolls of 2,5.  Recovery Injury Stress, Might + Reason, 11-/5-, D3.
- 4 successes - Aeryn recovers 1 Stress and spends the Momentum generated to recover a 2nd point of Stress
She manages to cinch one of her wounds closed with her harness, gritting her teeth against the momentary pain.

[OOC: 23:43, Today: Nantas rolled 3 using 2d6 with rolls of 2,1.  damage.
Two more damages for my enemy... how does he look? is he shaken by all these hits? Is it a good time to spend extras to add more damage?]
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Demetrius's legs, which feel now in this strange environment like coiled springs of iron, straighten, shooting him over his foe's head like a bullet. He brings his blade around and he twists his body, slashing at the red-hued fellow with his blade and pummeling with his off-hand....

Spend my Momentum. Gain 5 successes! Normal damage is 5 Stress + 1 Injury (from blade's Effect). Will spend additional Momentum gained to add more dice of damage!

14:53, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 5,1,1,2 using 1d6,1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 5,1,1,2.  Damage: blade (2D), Unarmed Combat Journeyman (2D).
14:52, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 14,3,7,6 using 1d20,1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 14,3,7,6.  Attack w/1 Momentum and Thinks Fast, 13/6.

22:17, Today: Jeddak rolled 28 using 2d20 with rolls of 9,19.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Demetrius, 12-, 6-.
- only 1 success, you hit and gain 3 Momentum

From his Momentum, we gain 2 more Stress and 2 more Injuries.

20:25, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 6,6,3 using 1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 6,6,3.  3 extra damage from Momentum.


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Nantas deals the treacherous Warhoon a glancing blow across his calf as the gladiator moves too slowly.  His opponent's eyes are desperate, looking to Nantas and then to the unsympathetic watchers above.   The duelist recognizes when the gladiator accepts his fate.
Gladiator looks discouraged.  He knows his end is near.

The red man is completely unprepared for the Demetrius' unconventional maneuver.  When the Jasoomian lands he sees the end of his blade is red with blood and the gladiator grips the shoulder of his sword arm.
5 Stun causes automatic Wound, Gladiator's actions including Cunning and Might are now 1 Difficulty higher

The gladiators of the Warhoon are in dire straights.   Nantas' opponent runs once more, this time to a nearby spear which he retrieves and readies to face the duelist.

Demetrius opponent is clearly bothered by the slash to his shoulder but his attack still comes swiftly.  The Earthman is easily able to move the blade aside.
19:31, Today: Jeddak rolled 24 using 2d20 with rolls of 19,5.  Red Gladiator vs Demetrius 12-/6-.
- Gladiators attack is at D2, so 2 successes are just enough to hit  Gladiator has 2 wounds, is at D3 and misses

Demetrius defend against a single success

Patterson's foe falters badly, the slashes and blood loss clearly taking their toll.
19:33, Today: Jeddak rolled 25 using 2d20 with rolls of 19,6.  Red Gladiator vs Patterson 12-/6-.
- Gladiator has 2 Wounds and is at D3 to attack, requires 3 success to threaten with a hit but only managed 2

Patterson will roll defense but due to previous Complication will be at D1 instead of D0
9:36, Today: Patterson Brood rolled 13 using 2d20 with rolls of 10,3.  Patterson Defend vs Red Gladiator, 9-/5-.
- 2 successes, Patterson gains 1 Momentum

I'll hold for Demetrius' parry before starting Turn 6.

UPDATE: Demetrius Momentum spend for extra damage adds another Wound to his opponent, meaning the attack above misses.
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[OOC: OK]

The merciless laughter of the Warhoon indicate that the onlookers sense the end is near for the gladiators.  Earthmen might think it cruel to laugh at death and suffering, and they would not be wrong to ascribe these traits to the Green Men of Barsoom in general (and the Warhoon most of all).  For the natives of the red planet this is expected and given little regard.

Go then and finish this, for the only exit from the arena is by the blood of your opponent.

Posting so you won't have to wait while I am traveling tomorrow.

Demetrius you may still parry the gladiator's missed attack from turn 5 if you choose to try to generate more momentum.  You will loose 1 at the end of turn 5.  You may only carry over as much as your lowest attribute (3 I believe)

You both may make you turn 6 attacks when ready. 

Demetrius side-steps and steps on the red man's blade. He grabs the arm, twisting it so as to cause the pain from the wound to lance up the man's side and then slashes quickly for the fellow's throat...

I choose to defend, succeeding in gaining 2 Momentum. I lose one as we carry over into round 6. I spend my one Momentum and Thinks Fast on His Feet to attack; I gain 2 successes. If that hits, the foe takes 5 damage with no additional effects.

08:21, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 2,1,6,6 using 1d6,1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 2,1,6,6.  Damage: blade (2D), Unarmed Combat Journeyman (2D).
08:21, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 19,8,11,17 using 1d20,1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 19,8,11,17.  Attack w/1 Momentum and Thinks Fast, 13/6.
08:19, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 10,9 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 10,9.  Rolling to Defend: Daring+Reason 14/7.

The red man drops his sword from the pain of the twisted blade.  There is nothing to stop Demetrius' weapon from striking home upon his unprotected throat.  The gladiator's is dead before his body lands upon the arena floor.
20:26, Today: Jeddak rolled 32 using 2d20 with rolls of 16,16.  Red Gladiator Defend vs Demetrius, 12-, 6-.
- complete miss on the parry, Gladiator takes 6 Stress for another automatic Wound - Dead
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The Warhoon already missed his opportunity to surrender and Nantas keeps pushing him until the end.

[OOC: 21:44, Today: Nantas rolled 13 using 2d20 with rolls of 11,2.  keep attacking!
Three successes...]

Nantas slips easily past the longer weapon and strikes the Warhoon.
20:36, Today: Jeddak rolled 18 using 2d20 with rolls of 6,12.  Green Gladiator Defend vs Nantas, 9-/4-
- 1 success

Gladiator is only able to negate 1 of your successes, you hit and gain 1 Momentum.  Roll your damage
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[OOC: time to spend all Momentum that I have to roll extra damage. Hem... how much Momentum do I have?]

Hmmm, Turn 5 (msg 74) you were up to 2 Momentum, you'd lose 1 point at the end of the Turn (down to 1), and then you just gained another in msg 83.

By my count you have 2 Momentum available currently
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