I can Fog for four turns and I can start killing illusions soon, but I don't think my augurs can peck him down alone. We could start looking into building our own forces next round.
Luu was incensed. Even if this was an illusion, couldn't its master see that the conflict was futile and detrimental to both their interests? He maintained his stony bearing, though, silently returning his grains of mana to his palm with another in tow. Then he signaled his augur to attack again. "If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get," he pronounced from lips fresh with the restorative abilities of his cleric.
OOC: Gain 3 life from Soul Warden triggers, play Plains, and swing with the augur.
Unless the enemy can get through about 12 of my Fogs, 8 of his, and 6 boardwipes, not an issue.
Cyouni's eyes open, and he raises his hand, already glowing with mana. Clenching it into a fist, he wrenches it to the side, ripping a spell from the illusionist's mind.
Swamp, Extirpate the Cancel. I'm just hoping he doesn't have Extirpate himself. Either way, I still get his satchel information.
OOC: I'll send satchel information after this post. Prioritizing getting posts up so that people can actually continue posting. Ugh. Apologies for the delay.
At Cyouni's actions, the mage roared, demonic energy fueling his outcry as the entire building vibrated with power. His eyes focused on the blue and black mage. "If you think playing with my mind will save you, you are wrong. For that, I will kill you first."
A finger rose, alongside the attached hand and arm, and the entire illusion army attacked the offending Cyouni. Another bear appeared behind the attacking force, materializing out of seemingly nothing, while the black flames continued to grow around the illusionist.
"Boy" - Life: ?? (-4)
Turn Actions: Attack Cyouni with everything, play a fourth Phantasmal Bear, pass turn.
Ultima takes the time to attempt to shrink Banjo the illusionary bear and the flying illusion, knowing they'll just disappear before anything happens. "Cyouni! Think you can take Joe and Jon's claws?" He calls to the apparently mind mage.
OOC: All of my Diminishes are in the graveyard, the 2 I played just now targeting Illusionary Servant and a Phantasmal Bear. 2 tapped islands, 1 untapped island.
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A scientist turned wizard.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Naw, the nerf set the satchel back to before those purchases.
Luu shook his head, staying a fraction of a second longer than normal in the motion as he indulged in the invigoration of his cleric. "Not yet." He moved the obtainment of a spell for that higher on his list of priorities.
OOC: Gain 1 life from the Soul Warden trigger. Luu will save the Fog for worse.
OOC: OK, my turn. 3 lands, about to be 4, all Islands, what to do...?
Ultima's blue glow returns, stronger than before, and shown a little in his eyes. He sends a hand up towards the tattered roof and the blue glow shoots up into the sky. When the glow comes down, it is not a glow anymore, but in fact, a drake, flapping its large wings to slow and pause its descent and make it look more intimidating. "Luu! Cyouni!" He calls. "Is anyone able to counter anything right now?"
OOC: Yep, 4 Islands, all tapped, Azure Drake played, summoning sick, but hopefully an attack deterrent.
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A scientist turned wizard.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
OOC: Hard to have a path to victory when you Extirpate all my fun toys...;)
The demonic mage roared as the black energy crushed into his mind. His hand rose against the white monsters in front of him, black energy slashing forward towards them. His eyes turned to Cyouni. "I will rip your soul from your body, mage." As the bears charged forward again, the mists surrounding them swirled forward, forming the body of a dragon.
"Boy" - Life: ?? (-5)
Turn Actions: Cast Doom Blade on the Augur and Wring Flesh on the Soul Warden in the attack phase. Untap, play Swamp, attack Cyouni with the bears and cast Phantasmal Dragon. End turn.
Ultima's drake, seeing the other dragon, is slightly unnerved, but moves to kill one of the bears anyway, possibly from an unseen command from Ultima.
OOC: Azure Drake blocks one of the bears for Cyouni.
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A scientist turned wizard.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Luu's grains coalesced into a pair of glass spheres, which he tossed onto the other bears. "Not if I have anything to say about it," he rejoined fiercely.
OOC: Tap out and cast double Dawn Charm for "regenerate target creature" on the unblocked attackers. If one's going to be eaten, we might as well kill the rest.
Cyouni pauses at the unexpected intervention, his hand already raised to cast a spell. "Thanks." The mage shrugs, and black mana coalesces into a sword in his hand, which he hurls at the dragon.
A burst of energy from the mage attempts to stop the summoning of the drake, but a wave of Cyouni's hand halts those plans. (Essence Scatter, countered by Negate.)
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Another weave of blue energy appears around Cyouni, and he waits for the mage to make a move.
Ultima's glow intensifies to what seems to be its limit. He doesn't bother casting another spell (yet) and lets both drakes take a bite out of the demon.
((OOC: 6 Islands, 2 tapped Azure Drakes, 4 damage going at satanspawn over there.))
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A scientist turned wizard.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Luu generated another grain, looked to his opponent and inhaled very lightly. The enemy had been attacked seriously; Sihner didn't know how powerful the drakes were, but he knew the ferocity of his augurs from his little experience. He doubted the illusionist had much left. Perhaps it was time to go on the offensive. Yet his eyes narrowed as he thought of the great flames surrounding the mage. He had just watched the power of those Blue and Black flames murder and counter its way through an army of creatures and spells.
What was to say that his offense would be any different?
He considered his force: six mana and an augur. That wasn't enough to swarm his enemy. So, there was only one way he could win against that level of injury, and that way was an investment that needed protection. Luu couldn't win and protect his way to win at the same time.
He couldn't counter much countering of his tactic, so he'd wait until he had protection of his own. He could be patient. It would be much more prudent of him to grow his army and peck away. He would be none the weaker when they ground out the opposing mage.
When they ground out the opposing mage, he mentally repeated, suddenly flicking his gaze to the two Blue mages at his side.
How better to counter a counter than with more counters? He'd provide the damage and they'd ensure it.
That was assuming he thought them capable of that, that he wanted to take the risky option. Safety was his watchword. He was going to create a safe world, he reminded himself.
Then again, he supposed, to create a safe world, he had to use methods that weren't totally safe. That was the essence of fighting to make peace. He'd tested his martial skill and it hadn't failed him. Likewise, Ultima and Cyouni each had valuable abilities. Besides which, he was wounded, tiring and hating this cocksure "child." His time was being wasted.
He made his choice.
"Cover me," Luu muttered to Cyouni and Ultima. He raised his hand, summoning all his power. Then he layered his creature in two sets of plate strengthened by existence.
He lowered his arm. The shadow charged for the boy.
"See you."
OOC: Plains, cast two Ethereal Armor on the augur, swing for 9.
Life: 18 Battlefield: 2 Plains , 4 Plains
1 Augur il-Vec enchanted with 1 Bonds of Faith and 2 Ethereal Armor, and attacking Graveyard: 1 Augur il-Vec
1 Soul Warden
2 Dawn Charm
The boy tries to send the augur away, but the energy surge is shattered by a spell from Cyouni. The slashing blade of black energy meets with the same fate. Unsummon, countered by Negate. Doom Blade, countered by Negate.
The smile slips from the boy's face as the shadow charges towards him unimpeded. "Inconceivable..." is the only word he gets out before the shadow delivers its blow. The boy slumps to the ground, the flames surrounding him fading away.
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I guess I'm playing the long game this fight, since my build plans were ruined. Sigh.
Cyouni closes his eyes. "Fine then. No mercy."
If someone wants to hold something like Holy Day/Cancel just in case he has two sets of counterspells, that'd be nice.
OOC: 3 Islands, untapped.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Luu was incensed. Even if this was an illusion, couldn't its master see that the conflict was futile and detrimental to both their interests? He maintained his stony bearing, though, silently returning his grains of mana to his palm with another in tow. Then he signaled his augur to attack again. "If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get," he pronounced from lips fresh with the restorative abilities of his cleric.
OOC: Gain 3 life from Soul Warden triggers, play Plains, and swing with the augur.
MtG: RPG - Luu Sihner
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Cyouni's eyes open, and he raises his hand, already glowing with mana. Clenching it into a fist, he wrenches it to the side, ripping a spell from the illusionist's mind.
Swamp, Extirpate the Cancel. I'm just hoping he doesn't have Extirpate himself. Either way, I still get his satchel information.
2x Swamp (1x T)
1x Island
Graveyard:
3x Wring Flesh
1x Ring of Evos Isle
1x Extirpate
At Cyouni's actions, the mage roared, demonic energy fueling his outcry as the entire building vibrated with power. His eyes focused on the blue and black mage. "If you think playing with my mind will save you, you are wrong. For that, I will kill you first."
A finger rose, alongside the attached hand and arm, and the entire illusion army attacked the offending Cyouni. Another bear appeared behind the attacking force, materializing out of seemingly nothing, while the black flames continued to grow around the illusionist.
"Boy" - Life: ?? (-4)
Turn Actions: Attack Cyouni with everything, play a fourth Phantasmal Bear, pass turn.
In Play
4x Island, 3 , 1
2x Swamp,
1x Illusionary Servant, , attacking Cyouni
3x Phantasmal Bear, , attacking Cyouni
1x Phantasmal Bear,
Graveyard
2x Phantom Warrior
1x Illusionary Servant
1x Unsummon
Exiled
2x Cancel
MtG:RPG - Kai
OOC: All of my Diminishes are in the graveyard, the 2 I played just now targeting Illusionary Servant and a Phantasmal Bear. 2 tapped islands, 1 untapped island.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
"Depends on if Luu can stop an artifact or not."
Luu shook his head, staying a fraction of a second longer than normal in the motion as he indulged in the invigoration of his cleric. "Not yet." He moved the obtainment of a spell for that higher on his list of priorities.
OOC: Gain 1 life from the Soul Warden trigger. Luu will save the Fog for worse.
MtG: RPG - Luu Sihner
Ultima's blue glow returns, stronger than before, and shown a little in his eyes. He sends a hand up towards the tattered roof and the blue glow shoots up into the sky. When the glow comes down, it is not a glow anymore, but in fact, a drake, flapping its large wings to slow and pause its descent and make it look more intimidating. "Luu! Cyouni!" He calls. "Is anyone able to counter anything right now?"
OOC: Yep, 4 Islands, all tapped, Azure Drake played, summoning sick, but hopefully an attack deterrent.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Action: Casting Mana Leak targeting the Azure Drake in response. Will wait for further actions from the others before proceeding with next turn.
MtG:RPG - Kai
OOC: Plains, attack with the augur, pass.
MtG: RPG - Luu Sihner
Assuming he doesn't try and cast another Mana Leak...
Another weave of darkness appears around Cyouni, and he uses it to crush another spell.
Swamp, Extirpate the Mana Leak.
3x Swamp (1x T)
1x Island
Graveyard:
3x Wring Flesh
1x Negate
1x Ring of Evos Isle
2x Extirpate
And that's the end - he has pretty much no path to victory anymore.
The demonic mage roared as the black energy crushed into his mind. His hand rose against the white monsters in front of him, black energy slashing forward towards them. His eyes turned to Cyouni. "I will rip your soul from your body, mage." As the bears charged forward again, the mists surrounding them swirled forward, forming the body of a dragon.
"Boy" - Life: ?? (-5)
Turn Actions: Cast Doom Blade on the Augur and Wring Flesh on the Soul Warden in the attack phase. Untap, play Swamp, attack Cyouni with the bears and cast Phantasmal Dragon. End turn.
In Play
4x Island, 1 , 3
3x Swamp, 2 , 1
3x Phantasmal Bear, , attacking Cyouni
1x Phantasmal Dragon,
Graveyard
2x Phantom Warrior
2x Illusionary Servant
1x Phantasmal Bear
1x Unsummon
1x Doom Blade
1x Wring Flesh
Exiled
2x Cancel
2x Mana Leak
MtG:RPG - Kai
OOC: Azure Drake blocks one of the bears for Cyouni.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
OOC: Tap out and cast double Dawn Charm for "regenerate target creature" on the unblocked attackers. If one's going to be eaten, we might as well kill the rest.
MtG: RPG - Luu Sihner
Cyouni pauses at the unexpected intervention, his hand already raised to cast a spell. "Thanks." The mage shrugs, and black mana coalesces into a sword in his hand, which he hurls at the dragon.
End of turn, casting Doom Blade on the Phantasmal Dragon.
3x Swamp (2x T)
1x Island T
Graveyard:
3x Wring Flesh
1x Doom Blade
1x Negate
1x Ring of Evos Isle
2x Extirpate
The mage's turn's over, so take your turns, guys.
OOC: Play a 5th Island, play another Azure Drake, and swing for 2 at the mage.
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
He added to his grains and expended all, calling another augur to himself and locking it in a moment of empowerment. His face was grim.
OOC: Plains, summon an augur and cast Bonds of Faith targeting it, pass.
MtG: RPG - Luu Sihner
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Another weave of blue energy appears around Cyouni, and he waits for the mage to make a move.
3x Swamp
2x Island
Graveyard:
3x Wring Flesh
1x Doom Blade
2x Negate
1x Ring of Evos Isle
2x Extirpate
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The mists around the demonic mage coalesce to form another dragon.
---
Cyouni stretches his hand out, and the illusion vanishes before the cast spell.
End of turn, Wring Flesh at the Phantasmal Dragon.
2x Island
Graveyard:
4x Wring Flesh
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"Boy" - Life: ?? (-7)
Turn Actions: Cast Phantasmal Dragon. End turn.
In Play
4x Island, 2 , 2
4x Swamp, 2 , 2
Graveyard
2x Phantom Warrior
2x Illusionary Servant
4x Phantasmal Bear
2x Phantasmal Dragon
1x Unsummon
1x Doom Blade
1x Wring Flesh
Exiled
2x Cancel
2x Mana Leak
((OOC: 6 Islands, 2 tapped Azure Drakes, 4 damage going at satanspawn over there.))
Though the winds are cold, I fly on.
A learning eagle in a sky of knowledge.
The chilly academic of Ravenclaw.
-Pottermore
Guess what? That bear is an illusion INSIDE an illusion.
-Ultima, Dominarian illusionist, MTGRPG
Luu generated another grain, looked to his opponent and inhaled very lightly. The enemy had been attacked seriously; Sihner didn't know how powerful the drakes were, but he knew the ferocity of his augurs from his little experience. He doubted the illusionist had much left. Perhaps it was time to go on the offensive. Yet his eyes narrowed as he thought of the great flames surrounding the mage. He had just watched the power of those Blue and Black flames murder and counter its way through an army of creatures and spells.
What was to say that his offense would be any different?
He considered his force: six mana and an augur. That wasn't enough to swarm his enemy. So, there was only one way he could win against that level of injury, and that way was an investment that needed protection. Luu couldn't win and protect his way to win at the same time.
He couldn't counter much countering of his tactic, so he'd wait until he had protection of his own. He could be patient. It would be much more prudent of him to grow his army and peck away. He would be none the weaker when they ground out the opposing mage.
When they ground out the opposing mage, he mentally repeated, suddenly flicking his gaze to the two Blue mages at his side.
How better to counter a counter than with more counters? He'd provide the damage and they'd ensure it.
That was assuming he thought them capable of that, that he wanted to take the risky option. Safety was his watchword. He was going to create a safe world, he reminded himself.
Then again, he supposed, to create a safe world, he had to use methods that weren't totally safe. That was the essence of fighting to make peace. He'd tested his martial skill and it hadn't failed him. Likewise, Ultima and Cyouni each had valuable abilities. Besides which, he was wounded, tiring and hating this cocksure "child." His time was being wasted.
He made his choice.
"Cover me," Luu muttered to Cyouni and Ultima. He raised his hand, summoning all his power. Then he layered his creature in two sets of plate strengthened by existence.
He lowered his arm. The shadow charged for the boy.
"See you."
OOC: Plains, cast two Ethereal Armor on the augur, swing for 9.
MtG: RPG - Luu Sihner
The boy tries to send the augur away, but the energy surge is shattered by a spell from Cyouni. The slashing blade of black energy meets with the same fate.
Unsummon, countered by Negate. Doom Blade, countered by Negate.
The smile slips from the boy's face as the shadow charges towards him unimpeded. "Inconceivable..." is the only word he gets out before the shadow delivers its blow. The boy slumps to the ground, the flames surrounding him fading away.