Episode 3: The Fight Club: Second Edition
Original Air Date: 7th September 2021
General Summary
The Tainted Tendril, Dellwyn
2 Octavium 301 DR
The first round of the tournament concluded, and a new rule was announced for the two rounds that remained: Any competitors disqualified in a previous round could attempt to help or hinder those still competing as long as they remained outside the arena.
Eludere persuaded the man in charge of the arena's lighting to dim one half of the ring to use the shadows to her advantage.
Attenborough told Terra he was thoroughly enjoying the tournament so far and was excited at the prospect of sparring together in the future. The two shook hands on it, and Attenborough left Terra with some Goodberries to snack on.
Combat Highlights – Round Two
Eludere managed to stun Gee, Temi and Attenborough Wild Shaped into and summoned wolves and bears, respectively. The two druids and their animal companions engaged exclusively each other for most of the round.
Gee used her Winged Boots to avoid confrontation for most of the round, but was eventually bested by Eludere and disqualified.
Terra cast Haste on Friend, who used their hasted action to run around in circles. Terra tried to distract Eludere by yelling about a 'moonstone dagger', which only irked Eludere: her gear is mostly embellished with amethyst, thank you very much!
Temi and Attenborough ended up punching one another, and eventually one of Temi's wolves managed to down Attenborough, disqualifying him.
Friend declared that they hated Manfred, who was minding his own business drinking at the bar, and cast Eldritch Blasts to strike around him. Seeing this, Eludere cast Darkness to surround him. Manfred will likely question his drinking habits in future.
Combat Highlights – Round Three
Before the third round began, Friend asked Eludere to break their neck so they could know what it felt like. Eludere reluctantly agreed. Friend was healed and completely fine, happy to be disqualified.
Eludere stunned Temi, the last remaining opponent, striking her quickly with her rapier to win the tournament. She felt bad about it.
The end of the tournament
Nabeth, a high-ranking member of The Hellfires, presented Eludere with her prize: a set of Silver Dragon scale mail, a piece that had been in the Hellfires possession for quite a long time.
Gee made a formal complaint about the healers and the delay in healing her.
Eludere quickly slipped into the shadows after the presentation, disguising herself to avoid continued attention.
Eludere and Friend talked, and Friend said that they were Odabh'itrusz, to the best of their knowledge. Eludere told Friend that Odabh'itrusz had helped her homeland in the past, helping to stop a plague of undead. Eludere made a vow to assist Friend in the trials ahead, which Friend thought was pretty cool.
Terra managed to spot Ralofir looking smug in the tavern crowd and saw him head outside. She had a bad feeling, and motioned for Eludere and Gee to shadow him, if they could. Terra waited a moment before she headed outside as well, intending to follow.
Rewards Granted
- A sweet set of armour with dubious moral and ethical implications
- Friend's broken neck
- Manfred's lost dignity
Missions/Quests Completed
- Finished: The tournament!
Quick Summary:
The Hellfires' tournament ends with Eludere the victor, and the suspicious Ralofir reappears.
Players:
DM: BurrowsRed
Attenborough: CarubiChips
Eludere: Alishiera
Friend: CatRoulette
Gee: Mel_eficent_
Temi: PastelSparkles
Terra: Friendoboi
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Quotes:
"Break her neck; it's not that bad, Temi." - Friend encouraging Eludere to break Temi's neck after she had broken Friend's.
"You always have this many legs?" - Friend, asking Eludere.
Fun Facts:
Temi's summoned wolves are named Romulus, Remus, Leto, and Delos.
Attenborough's summoned bears are named Apple, Pear, Walnut, and Honeycomb.
