No worries. The site is wonky. Post when safe.

OK. That took a lot longer this time, but new post. And I think it came out better than the last one, so I have forgiven the website for its failure. Also, feel free to make inputs during Scion's activities. He won't activate the rock music until the fight is going to begin. So you have all the room in the world to talk before that as well.

Before you say it. I do realize you could try to slash Scion with your dagger after the shield is rended or even reform the shield. Scion will most likely commit to his blow despite this, either taking the slash or trying to bash through the shield. So, unless the counter is likely to kill him, would he then deviate from his set path.

Why would I slash you with the dagger? I already had a counter for your attack waiting. I had suspected you would either parry my sword or step back and away. I hadn't expected you'd to leave yourself completely open to my counter though.

Why would I slash you with the dagger? I already had a counter for your attack waiting. I had suspected you would either parry my sword or step back and away. I hadn't expected you'd to leave yourself completely open to my counter though.

Skalla has a gift for making every move his opponent makes look like the most foolish choice.

Also I'm watching/reading this.

I parried, because it seemed like the most logical thing to do. Takes minimal effect to block that way, and I was trying to get as close Skalagrim's as I could, because, although my experience with fighting against swords using a dagger is limited. I know the only real weakness in a swords range is when the person they are fighting is standing inches from their face. It is not only harder to make a full swing, but the sword loses a lot of power behind its blows when the warrior can't put there whole body into the swing. The goal with a dagger is to make quick stabs and slashes at the the opponent to weaken and/or kill them. Skalagrim however, undid my attempt at blank range fighting, by moving his leg back and then swinging his sword up and around Scion, in order to gain speed and add force into his sword swing. He showed real swordsmanship with that maneuver. The only hang up at all is that Scion was using a non-lethal attack. If Scion had been using a short sword or even another dagger to make that strike at Skalagrim's chest, then the damage to Skalagrim could have been much worse. Since Scion used a weaker attack and only struck with blunt force. Skalagrim had determined that he could safely take the blow. Though it makes me wonder how differently he would have reacted, if Scion had used a more deadly tool to strike him with.

Well anyway. I am working on a post right now. The opening move was very telling about how Skalagrim fights, so now I'm going to start letting the interesting things come into play. My only problem right now is deciding how many of Scion abilities I want to use. One of Scion's current advantages is the fact he has literally every single one of his cards up his metaphorical sleeve right now. I need to make very good use of the element of surprise if I am to have any chance at defeating Skalagrim.

Every fight has different parameters. Were you using longer edged weapons our fight would be much different. My cuts would be along different lines.

Every fight has different parameters. Were you using longer edged weapons our fight would be much different. My cuts would be along different lines.

Does this mean you're trying to disable Scion legs, in order to reduce the amount of power he can put into his stabs and punches? That is not a bad idea. I am however, not confident that any damage I do to Skallagrim's limbs will have nearly the same effects as it would to a normal human.

Oof. I really should have should have said that Scion took a step forward. I somehow managed to forget that the average stride covers three feet. Instead I was for some stupid reason thinking in yards and writing about feet. Well let's see how I can go about adapting to this new problem.

You have a few options that can remove you from harms way. The way I see it you have two good options and one that puts you directly in line for another damaging cut.

I sort of read this after making my post, but I am curious as to what the two options were. I guess in my mind. The best course of action was to continue what I was doing, and adapt it to the counter. I still don't know if this was a good idea or not, but I guess I will find out.

Option one: Duck under the thrust and barrel into me removing me from my feet, which you could have done. Best option.

Option two: Slap the thrust aside and use the tonfa in an attempt to disarm me, again probably possible, although leaving you open to a stab from the dagger. Not bad, but opens to attack.

Mistake. Try and grapple my sword arm, focusing your attention strictly one of my available weapons leaving yourself open to other avenues of attack.

I see. Well a tackle was on the list of ideas, but I've been very much paranoid of your dagger shield since you changed Scion's coat sleeve into silver. I am worried that a straight grapple with Skallagrim can lead to an even nastier situation. As for grabbing his arm. I was sort of counting on him not being able to avoid stabbing himself. The leg stab would have made a good distraction. As for the wrist cut not doing anything. I had actually anticipated this, but Scion and Dennis were not fully aware of this fact. So, they at least have a legitimate reason to scale up Skallagrim's durability again. This is actually important, because of the fact Scion and Dennis are non-lethal fighters, they are actively trying to not do life ending damage to Skallagrim. As for the foot stomp. I'm afraid the entire situation is going to end with Scion flat on his ass in the water at this point. You'll see what I mean when I get the post out.

Also, that was a pretty good move. My response is pretty much another backpedal, and is mostly me making use of my items unusual function rather than let it get smashed. As for my counter. I was hoping to save it for later, but I need a leg up, and Skallagrim is proving to be very difficult to hurt so far.

This will be my last post for a bit. I will be busy for the most of the rest of the night. I may have also just slightly rushed this post, and ask to be forgiven for any grammatical errors. Scion will go on about his feelings about being sent rocketing into the wave pool. In the next post.

There are a few things. Physical attacks that harm flesh and blood creatures are really ineffective. Your best weapon is your tonfa but I have range on you with the sword. @Rilla, @Melonhead and @DJAtomika will attest Skallagrim's strength is not physical in nature. While an excellent hand to hand fighter, his strength is his aesr power. Drain it or force him to use it often are the best ways to limit his ability to wreck havoc. Otherwise he becomes an extremely deadly opponent.

So trying to hit him over and over again is not going to get me very far then. Well I guess I should have seen that coming. I mean the guy is practically made of magic. I am actually surprised that the tonfa would be considered my best weapon for fighting him. I'm guessing it has to do with its absorption ability. Still you didn't say hitting him is futile. I am in this for the long haul. I mean Skallagrim would eventually blow all his energy trying to counter all my plans. I seriously have like over a dozen plans still lined up in my head to try on him at one point or another. I also make new ones up on the fly or in response to something you do. The goal being to always either adapt or throw a wrench into things to disrupt the current path.

I also have some not so violent plans as interesting story points come when Scion and Dennis' other abilities come into play. I mean for one at least. I am curious how Skallagrim will react when 'Copy Cat' finally kicks in, and Scion's body starts trying to generate Aser energy.

I don't think he would expend all his energies fighting you. I haven't used any energy yet, haven't even tapped into the powered aspects of his character yet.

I thought he was expending some energy in order to use the sword abilities. That and I remember reading that his race could regenerate, out of combat, and would crumple under overwhelming force. So he does have a limit to the amount of damage he can take. One wrist down. Every other body part to go!

Yes. He can sustain some damage. An induction field can maintain the seidhr on the sword once the energy has been placed upon it.

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Will make a post tomorrow, I am a little busy getting something ready for a meeting tomorrow morning.

That is perfectly alright. Post when you have the time. I am enjoying are RP thus far and am learning a little here and there about what sorts of things I need to account for in a fight.

As for the fight itself. I find it a funny coincidence that Dennis has a lot of things in common with a Dreamer. They both tend to be very high functioning observers, both capable of perceiving the world in a frame of millionths of a second, while interpreting large amounts of information from a wide variety of sources. As far as perception goes Skallagrim and Dennis are at least on par with each other. Scion is unfortunately no were close to this level of interpretation, having to rely on reflex and speed to evade, parry, and block Skallagrim's incoming attacks by the skin of his teeth.