Posts from Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

“That’s what happens when the void itself, in the guise of fate, decides to offer you a free ale and some food.” Hargen nodded at the winner, folding his arms across his chest and allowing a 1% smirk to play on his lips.

-- Congratulations, -- Gautier gets up on his own and is about to leave, but turns around to listen to what the winner has to say.

The reaction to Sandar's monologue is mixed -- and it's probably not about what he said. Some people bet so much on his victory that they won't have to work for several months, some have found a new tournament, and some are simply happy about the victory of their new "people's champion" -- Cassius, unfortunately, has already lost his popularity, but most people are still confused.

The award ceremony was much more modest than at the equestrian tournament -- the names of Sandar, Gautier, and Cassius were announced to everyone, and each received a bag of coins: 125 silver for first place, 100 for second, and 75 for third. The battles of today also strengthened their bodies.
Sandar gains +1 Strength
Cassius gains +1 Strength

Sandar is told that the constable wants to speak with him and is asked to wait near the arena until the female fans disperse.
A group of fighters near Cassius, including Odenat, Gunnar, Glenn, and Rigobert, are discussing the tournament and its finalists.
-- This is a disgrace. The red armor, worth a small estate -- that's still okay, although it's unclear why a fighter's worth should be measured by his wallet. But these tricks of the newcomer are already too much.
-- We need our own tournament. Like the brawlers have -- we'll decide for ourselves what's allowed and what isn't. A closed club, without all these people, -- Rigobert nods towards the crowd of spectators. -- They're annoying.

- Thank the Sun Father, sergeant! - exclaimed Voldemar, seeing how the crossbow bolt bounced off Rigobert's head (or whatever it was) like a pea off a wall...

Voldemar takes 2 steps and occupies the starting position щ2.

Round 2.

Voldemar passes his turn...
Gratin takes 1 step (starting position щ3).
Raul applies holy protection to Rigobert and the "young one".
Arno takes 1 step (starting position of the "young one").
Rigobert takes 6 steps upwards and attacks the crossbowman.

Let's see the result...

Sandaru is informed that the constable wishes to speak with him and is asked to wait near the arena until he is finished dealing with the female admirers from the common folk.
A group of fighters near Cassius, including Odenat, Gunnar, Glenn, and Rigobert, are discussing the tournament and its finalists.
-- This is ridiculous. The red armor, costing a small estate, is one thing, although it's unclear why a fighter's worth should be measured by his wallet. But these tricks of a novice are already too much.
-- We need our own tournament. Like the brawlers have – we'll decide what's allowed and what isn't. A closed club, without all these people, -- Rigobert nods towards the crowd of spectators. -- They annoy me.

- A tournament for warriors, and a mage won, hmm... Maybe a closed club would make sense.

Voldemar skips his turn...
Gratin moves 1 step (starting position w3).
Raul casts Holy Protection on Rigobert and the "young one."
Arno moves 1 step (starting position of the "young one").
Rigobert attacks the archer.
Preemptive strike: Holy Protection.
-- Aha! Another little rat around the corner -- the sergeant cheerfully shouts.
The pikeman loses the Stealth status.
The archer takes 79 damage (121/200).
The archer takes 79 damage (42/200).

The pikeman moves from the archer to the upper left hex.

Durthan moves 2 steps forward. “Young” moves 6 steps forward. Sh2, Sh3, and A1 move 4 steps forward. A2 moves one step forward, one step to the side, and then two steps forward. Attachment 76609 I didn't quite understand where the pikeman is: K, K or K? If it’s K, let “young” attack him immediately

To blue
A young one is approaching
Soldier with Shield 2 moves 1 unit of distance and falls into a trap: his foot sinks into a small pit, and sharp spikes pierce it.
Soldier with Shield 2 takes 38 units of damage (102/140), is paralyzed for three turns, and receives an injury: -25% to dodge and SP.

- A tournament for warriors, and a mage won, hmm... Maybe there's a point to a closed club. And is magic visualized? Maybe I just have such powerful muscles that they deflect the blow... or maybe the persuasion bonus triggered). I think you need an intelligence of 10 to understand that it's about magic...

and is magic visualized? maybe I just have such powerful muscles that they deflect the blow... or maybe the persuasion bonus triggered). I think you need an intelligence of 10 to understand that it's about magic...

-- Congratulations, -- Gautier gets up himself and is already about to leave, but still turns around to listen to what the winner has to say.

The reaction to Sandar's monologue is mixed -- and it's probably not about what he said. Someone made so much money on his victory that they could not work for several months, someone found a new tournament, someone is just happy about the victory of their new "people's champion" -- Cassius, unfortunately, has already lost his popularity, but most people are still confused.

The award ceremony was much more modest than at the equestrian tournament -- the names of Sandar, Gautier, and Cassius were announced to everyone, and each was given a bag of coins: 125 silver for first place, 100 for second, and 75 for third. The battles of today also strengthened their bodies.
Sandar receives +1 to Strength
Cassius receives +1 to Strength

Sandar is told that the constable wants to talk to him and is asked to wait near the arena until he is torn apart by female fans from the common people.

Thanking Gautier, Sandar remains to wait for the constable.

All this time, Aidan sat in the stands and worried about his friend. He knew that his mentor would win (although he didn't place a bet), because not everyone is capable of defeating armed knights in armor with their bare hands. At the end of each fight, he jumped up and applauded, as did many other spectators sitting nearby. After the award ceremony, the sorcerer went to the arena to meet the winner and congratulate him personally.

and why only coins are given?

But is the magic visualized? Maybe I just have really strong muscles that reflect the blow... or maybe the persuasion bonus triggers. I think you need an intelligence of 10 to understand that it's magic...

5 is enough to understand that if you get hit five times and there's no effect, something is wrong...
And the persuasion bonus can't be visually detected anyway.

Durthan has already moved 2 steps there...

Щ3 is moving according to the plan (4 squares up).
A1 jumps over Щ2.
A2 also moves according to the plan (if Щ3 hasn't messed things up and blocked the way).

If I understood everything correctly, then here it is:

Five attempts are enough to realize that if there's no effect after five tries, something is wrong...

...but they could have seen in me the embodiment of a deity. Maybe that's why the poor (especially women) loved me? 🤔 Although, it's strange that there are few Knights among them. They could have boosted their intelligence, but instead, they boosted their strength. Maybe then they would have won.

after all, not everyone is capable of defeating armed knights in armor with their bare hands.

Lol, he's just teasing. And then they wonder why mages are disliked...

once per turn, the character suffers a loss of health or sanity (remains at 1)

Shouldn't this ability have triggered when a bolt from a crossbow hit the guard with a shield in the head???🤔

The guy has a dangerous job, and he’s already used up his chance. Just like Rigobert, by the way.

Rigobert was supposed to reduce the archer’s sanity by 2 points, I think.