Almaric’s Tale - Rejecting the Wizard’s offer
The wizard’s offer is tempting and seemingly honest. But something about his demeanour triggers suspicion. Almaric declines his generous offer. “Tell you what, this is your great find so you can have the first pick of the treasure - I insist.” He must imagine me a fool, Almaric thinks to himself.
Almaric regards the wizard with a smile but stands ready to gut the man if he makes a move to attack or cast magic.
“That is most generous”, responds the wizard with a wry smile. “But I see the charade is nearing its end.” In a flash the wizard pulls a jar from his robes.
[/OOC No surprise as both have been expecting some form of trouble from each other. Initiatives for Round 1: Almaric (4+1)=5, Har-Assad (15)]
The jar is filled with what looks to be water. “I took this water from the fountain before your intrusion, dog. Now taste what you have declined.” With that, Har-Assad hurls the jar towards Almaric.
[/OOC Har-Assad throws the jar (treated as a flask of oil for combat purposes) at Almaric. He rolls, (14)-Almaric’s AC(7)=7. MISS
However, the jar breaks on the ground and Almaric is splashed with the liquid, which immediately begins to blister his skin. He takes (1) HP of damage. Note, there was no save against this damage!]
The jar lands at the young fighter’s feet and even as he jumps back from the shattering glass, clear liquid splashes onto a small part of his exposed skin. Immediately Almaric feels the burning sensation of acid eating into his flesh.
[/OOC At this point Almaric needs to make a Save vs. Spells. His target is 16+, he rolls (16). SUCCESS]
As the pain of the acid ebbs, Almaric suddenly realises the jar did not come from the direction of the wizard. Almost in disbelief, the image of the wizard flashes and disappears. It was an illusion! A slight movement catches his eye and he sees the wizard on the opposite side of the fountain. A devious smile crosses the caster’s face.
“Ah, you have seen through the veil of my illusion. It matters not. You shall fall at my feet, dog!”
No sooner has the exclamation left the wizard’s lips than Almaric rushes around the fountain to attack, his sword a blur as it slashes at the robed magician…
[/OOC Almaric attacks Har-Assad with his longsword. He needs a 6+ and rolls, (15)-**(Har-Assad’s AC)=HIT
Damage from longsword is (4)+STR mod.(2)+Fighter mod.(1)+Sword mod.(1)=8 HP]
The keen blade slices easily through the silks covering his foe and Almaric is rewarded with the sight of blood, welling up in the fabric.
With a hiss, the wizard manoeuvres cautiously around the swordsman, all pretence of casual banter gone. Now he truly looks mad…
[/OOC: Almaric is uninjured. Almaric has LUCK, FINESSE and AUTOMATIC SUCCESS bonuses available for use at any time.]