The Circle Master walked along the edge nodding to Xen as the monk moved to the designated neutral box. Then the Circle Master looked around expectantly for Tai to show.
Same drill. Roll a 20 sided die, high roll wins first turn.
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Xen heard the announcement from the stands and made his way down to Circle 2. There he returned the Circle Master's nod with a bow and made his way to the neutral box thinking,
He's of my guild and carrying a temper. Not a good combination with all of those creatures he can summon. Maybe I should use that spell this round...
Xen let his long coat slip off of himself as he stepped out of the neutral box and into the circle. Stretching his neck he looked over Tai analyzing him thinking,
Gather my energy quickly and strike him off balance. He is emotional and rash. I will have words with him...
Closing his eyes Xen cleared his mind achieving tranquility as he drew upon the forests. Within moments a green aura silhoutted Xen as he pointed to a forming mirage of verdant green trees. Behind one of those trees was a flash of emerald light and a shimmer as an elf stepped out walking to Xen's side. Following the elf was an ethereal version that drifted from Xen into another tree causing a flash of green and a shimmer. Again another elf stepped gingerly from the tree and crossed from the mirage into reality.
With the two elves standing at Xen's side he simply looked towards Tai calmly saying, "Why did you act so rash and emotionally with Aramil? What he did was upsetting, but your actions on behalf of the Selesnya were unruly and disgraceful."
"My actions were to defend a fellow Sister." Tai responded simply, as he glowed with verdant power. He summoned forth a chanting elf to help bolster his power.
Xen shook his head in dissappointment as he replied, "By getting in a fist fight?"
Xen didn't waste any time as he began praying with the chanting elves. Soon his aura and mirage quadruppled in size revealing more trees and a familiar temple garden. Sticking his hand into the mirage he drew out the power of the forests. Balling that energy in his fist he pulled it out of the mirage and pointed a single finger to the ground. Shooting from his finger were three arcs of emerald colored mana that quickly formed into a three prongued artifact buzzing with energy.
Holding just a hint of power in reserve Xen waited for Tai's mana to refresh before flinging his left hand forward causing a bright flash of snow white light. As the light faded Tai found his mouth sealed shut momentarily inhibiting his ability to cast spells...
Tai, furrowed his brow, unable to respond, but drew divine power, as the elf granted him a mote of verdant force. As the mystical silence faded, Tai narrowed his eyes. "He was not going to violate a Sister like he did, and get away with it. not while I stood by."
He saw himself, only completely twisted, standing in a room full of bloodied bodies. The man looked like Tai, but had a crimson tattoo where his emerald one was, and he wore black armor that seemed to suck ll the light from the room.
His blade dripped with blood and at his feet, Tai could see his own body.
The man threw his head back and began to laugh like he was mad, and then Tai was back into the arena, facing one of his own "brothers."
Xen paused for just a second and looked to the Circle Master saying, "I did not cast anything that would place me in his head..."
Xen then looks to Tai, concern showing, and asks, "Are you well, brother?"
I do not know if you can hear my thoughts among the sea of the Arena, Aramil. If you can then I hope you are not the one interfering here. If you are not the one then see if you can find the one. Tai seems to have something or someone in his head...
Best play this defensively then...
Not sure what would happen Xen simply gathered more mana to himself with the aide of the elves. Having decided to play things defensively until he could find out more Xen reached into the mirage and pulled out a lantern shaped like a mace. This he held in his left hand as he summoned forth two more artifacts with a flourish of his right hand. One a familiar signet of their guild, and the other a simple bauble glowing passively with energy.
His defenses set, Xen simply waited to see what would happen next...
OOC: Xen has a response in Tai's upkeep if Tai continues to fight.
Xen was surprised to see a creature called into action so quickly. Still he was prepared for what Tai could throw at him.
Crushing the bauble in his hand Xen inhaled the energy and felt revitalized as he channeled his mana into the familiar spell sending a flash of white light across the arena floor. Again as the light fades Tai is momentarily mute from the spells effect.
Xen for his part simply stood in a defensive stance eying the knight.
(OOC: Pop the bauble return Silence drawing a card giving me a bonus spell to cast per turn allowing me to cast the Silence targeting Tai in his upkeep.)
Xen charged the oncoming knight and dove to the right as it barreled past him. Standing up Xen fought a jab of pain coming from his back. The knight had left a gash on his left shoulder tearing part of his shirt.
Watching Tai warily, Xen attached his signet to his pants and pressed his hand against the new wound. Soon his mana would renew itself and strengthen him once more...
Pulling his hand from his bleeding shoulder Xen joined in prayer with his chanting elves. Looking up at Tai, Xen smiled sadly as he moved towards his mirage. Raising his bloody hand in the air Xen whispered to Tai, "You really should back up into the neutral square before you are hit by this..."
Pausing only long enough to give Tai but a moment to think this over, Xen clenches his fist channeling his mana into his signature spell. Two quick successive flashes of green light flared out from Xen's forest mirage. In mere seconds a horde of insects came flooding out of the mirage and onto the Arena floor. There Xen's three pronged artifact whirred to life as blue arcs of lightning shot in erratic directions. As the insects flowed across the ground to the artifact an arc would lance out to an insect and then one towards Tai.
Twenty arcs of lightning in all went flying towards Tai, a terrifying blue lightning storm...
Life: 16
Cast:
3x Forest
1x Beacon of Creation creation 10 1/1 green insect creature tokens.
1x Beacon of Creation creation 10 1/1 green insect creature tokens.
That's twenty untap triggers for Blasting Station with all 20 sparks flying at Tai.
Benalians quickly entered the ring and collected Tai's unconscious body before rushing him to the medical wing of the Benalian tent.
As his body tried to recover, his mind was actively watching a new scene unfold. This one had Tai going sword to sword with the twisted version of himself, trading blow for blow in what seemed would be an endless struggle.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Aramil, still protected by his cloak, responded to Xen's mental message. "It wasn't I, and yet it was. I did not interfere in the match, but I believe he's suffering from my recent eradication of one of his demons."
Xen sent out waves of disappointment to Aramil thinking,
You know I do not approve of you using your power in such a way. You may think you know best or have the best understanding in matters concerning the mind. But you should not let your own power blind you to the wisdom of others.
I simply hope what you did was done because you were sure it was the right course of action. Not because the man threw a sucker punch...
Xen then looked at the retreating healers carrying Tai off and let out a sigh.
Why does no one ever heed my warnings? Every time I warn someone they ignore me and suffer because of their stubbornness.
Before Xen could leave the circle, the Circle Master came up to his side and raised Xen's arm in the air declaring him the victor. Not wishing to bask in his victory Xen gave a simple bow of respect to the Circle Master and then made his way to the Benalia tents for some healing.
Xen receives 1 experience for defeating a higher level mage to be awarded when Xen returns to Estark. Tai receives 1 experience for participating in the festival and then being knocked out of the tournament, to be awarded when Tai returns to Estark.
Xen heard the announcement from the stands and made his way down to Circle 2. There he returned the Circle Master's nod with a bow and made his way to the neutral box thinking,
He's of my guild and carrying a temper. Not a good combination with all of those creatures he can summon. Maybe I should use that spell this round...
"After you."
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Gather my energy quickly and strike him off balance. He is emotional and rash. I will have words with him...
Closing his eyes Xen cleared his mind achieving tranquility as he drew upon the forests. Within moments a green aura silhoutted Xen as he pointed to a forming mirage of verdant green trees. Behind one of those trees was a flash of emerald light and a shimmer as an elf stepped out walking to Xen's side. Following the elf was an ethereal version that drifted from Xen into another tree causing a flash of green and a shimmer. Again another elf stepped gingerly from the tree and crossed from the mirage into reality.
With the two elves standing at Xen's side he simply looked towards Tai calmly saying, "Why did you act so rash and emotionally with Aramil? What he did was upsetting, but your actions on behalf of the Selesnya were unruly and disgraceful."
Life: 20
Cast:
1x Forest
1x Skyshroud Ranger
1x Elvish Spirit Guide ability.
1x Skyshroud Ranger
Battlefield:
1x Forest 1x:symtap:0x:symq:
2x Skyshroud Ranger 0x:symtap:2x:symq: (2xSS)
Graveyard:
Exiled:
1x Elvish Spirit Guide
Life
20
Land
Forest *1 (T)
Creatures
Skyshroud Ranger *1 (SS)
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Xen didn't waste any time as he began praying with the chanting elves. Soon his aura and mirage quadruppled in size revealing more trees and a familiar temple garden. Sticking his hand into the mirage he drew out the power of the forests. Balling that energy in his fist he pulled it out of the mirage and pointed a single finger to the ground. Shooting from his finger were three arcs of emerald colored mana that quickly formed into a three prongued artifact buzzing with energy.
Holding just a hint of power in reserve Xen waited for Tai's mana to refresh before flinging his left hand forward causing a bright flash of snow white light. As the light faded Tai found his mouth sealed shut momentarily inhibiting his ability to cast spells...
Life: 18
Cast:
2x Forest
1x Temple Garden
1x Blasting Station
Pass to Tai's turn and then play:
1x Silence targeting Tai during his upkeep.
Battlefield:
3x Forest 3x:symtap:0x:symq:
1x Temple Garden 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Blasting Station 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
2x Skyshroud Ranger 2x:symtap:0x:symq:
Graveyard:
1x Silence after resolving on Tai's upkeep.
Exiled:
1x Elvish Spirit Guide
Life
20
Land
Forest *2 (Q)
Plains *1 (Q)
Creatures
Skyshroud Ranger *1 (Tapped for ability)
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
He saw himself, only completely twisted, standing in a room full of bloodied bodies. The man looked like Tai, but had a crimson tattoo where his emerald one was, and he wore black armor that seemed to suck ll the light from the room.
His blade dripped with blood and at his feet, Tai could see his own body.
The man threw his head back and began to laugh like he was mad, and then Tai was back into the arena, facing one of his own "brothers."
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Xen paused for just a second and looked to the Circle Master saying, "I did not cast anything that would place me in his head..."
Xen then looks to Tai, concern showing, and asks, "Are you well, brother?"
I do not know if you can hear my thoughts among the sea of the Arena, Aramil. If you can then I hope you are not the one interfering here. If you are not the one then see if you can find the one. Tai seems to have something or someone in his head...
Best play this defensively then...
Not sure what would happen Xen simply gathered more mana to himself with the aide of the elves. Having decided to play things defensively until he could find out more Xen reached into the mirage and pulled out a lantern shaped like a mace. This he held in his left hand as he summoned forth two more artifacts with a flourish of his right hand. One a familiar signet of their guild, and the other a simple bauble glowing passively with energy.
His defenses set, Xen simply waited to see what would happen next...
OOC: Xen has a response in Tai's upkeep if Tai continues to fight.
Life: 18
Cast:
3x Forest
1x Reito Lantern
1x Selesnya Signet
1x Conjurer's Bauble
Pass to Tai's turn and then play:
1x Silence targeting Tai during his upkeep.
Battlefield:
6x Forest 5x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Temple Garden 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Blasting Station 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Reito Lantern 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Selesnya Signet 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Conjurer's Bauble 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
2x Skyshroud Ranger 2x:symtap:0x:symq:
Graveyard:
1x Silence
Exiled:
1x Elvish Spirit Guide
"I...I am fine to continue. More than fine, actually." He said, as a crack of Aether caused a mounted horseman to appear at Tai's side.
OOC: EOT, I cast Benalish Knight.
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Crushing the bauble in his hand Xen inhaled the energy and felt revitalized as he channeled his mana into the familiar spell sending a flash of white light across the arena floor. Again as the light fades Tai is momentarily mute from the spells effect.
Xen for his part simply stood in a defensive stance eying the knight.
(OOC: Pop the bauble return Silence drawing a card giving me a bonus spell to cast per turn allowing me to cast the Silence targeting Tai in his upkeep.)
Life
20
Land
Forest *3 (Q)
Plains *2 (Q)
Creatures
Skyshroud Ranger *1 (Tapped for ability)
Benalish Knight (Attacking)
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Watching Tai warily, Xen attached his signet to his pants and pressed his hand against the new wound. Soon his mana would renew itself and strengthen him once more...
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Pausing only long enough to give Tai but a moment to think this over, Xen clenches his fist channeling his mana into his signature spell. Two quick successive flashes of green light flared out from Xen's forest mirage. In mere seconds a horde of insects came flooding out of the mirage and onto the Arena floor. There Xen's three pronged artifact whirred to life as blue arcs of lightning shot in erratic directions. As the insects flowed across the ground to the artifact an arc would lance out to an insect and then one towards Tai.
Twenty arcs of lightning in all went flying towards Tai, a terrifying blue lightning storm...
Life: 16
Cast:
3x Forest
1x Beacon of Creation creation 10 1/1 green insect creature tokens.
1x Beacon of Creation creation 10 1/1 green insect creature tokens.
That's twenty untap triggers for Blasting Station with all 20 sparks flying at Tai.
Battlefield:
9x Forest 8x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Temple Garden 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Blasting Station 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Reito Lantern 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
1x Selesnya Signet 0x:symtap:1x:symq:
2x Skyshroud Ranger 2x:symtap:0x:symq:
Graveyard:
1x Conjurer's Bauble
1x Silence
Exiled:
1x Elvish Spirit Guide
OOC: I would just like to add...ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch.
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
As his body tried to recover, his mind was actively watching a new scene unfold. This one had Tai going sword to sword with the twisted version of himself, trading blow for blow in what seemed would be an endless struggle.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Aramil, still protected by his cloak, responded to Xen's mental message. "It wasn't I, and yet it was. I did not interfere in the match, but I believe he's suffering from my recent eradication of one of his demons."
You know I do not approve of you using your power in such a way. You may think you know best or have the best understanding in matters concerning the mind. But you should not let your own power blind you to the wisdom of others.
I simply hope what you did was done because you were sure it was the right course of action. Not because the man threw a sucker punch...
Xen then looked at the retreating healers carrying Tai off and let out a sigh.
Why does no one ever heed my warnings? Every time I warn someone they ignore me and suffer because of their stubbornness.
Before Xen could leave the circle, the Circle Master came up to his side and raised Xen's arm in the air declaring him the victor. Not wishing to bask in his victory Xen gave a simple bow of respect to the Circle Master and then made his way to the Benalia tents for some healing.