Endless Gravestones Claymore RP

[Rakshasha]

Madallaine

Madallaine held her sword infront her; They told her to wait.

"Fine...no problems...I'll just wait for him to come and beat me over...hopefully kill me too."

And that was all; Wait for him. Madallaine grounded herself well; From previously, she seemed to shrink [Perk Cancelled; Intimidating Presence], less of a threat, and more easy a meal.

"Come to the meat shield little man..."

Attack Action;

Madallaine is grounded firmly; She's not going anywhere until Cornelious comes to her;
Low slashes, mindfull of Arc's movements, down at Cornelious legs to immobilize if possible.

[Reinard-fox]

It was different now. Finally warriors shaken up by the battle were able to think straight and instead of charging in thoughtlessly organized a strategy for all to go along. Julia nodded. This was exactly what she wanted. Arc was giving out the Order of Actions, which everyone seemed to agree with. ”Is that the kind of action you wanted Julia?" Of course it was. Julia nodded ones again. Nevertheless, coordination will be needed when team will already be in action. Julia prepared to take this role on herself.

She dashed. Already surrounded, Cornelius made a quick attempt to break out of the circle through Madallaine, whose position seemed most weak, but stopped it before even starting – he recognized he did not have enough speed to outrun Julia now, and getting caught in between Julia and Madallaine was not within his plans. Making a small curve, Julia flanked Cornelius. He could not react to her slash fast enough to evade, parrying her powerful attack with just one arm. Sword went to the right, now pointing on Madallaine… But Cornelius had no time to exploit this small weakness and counter attack. He was already occupied by Arc.

No yellow butterflies interfere with his run, Cornelius was obviously too busy to use them. Just when Julia’s sword was being deflected, Arc was there. His attacks was not strong, but they were quick – Cornelius had time to regroup, moving farther from Julia, but he had not ime to think of a counter. Mere 4 seconds this lasted… Then Omnielle came.

Cornelius was finally in position when Arc was on Julia’s way, if only a bit. He quickly turned to Omnielle, evading Arcs attack, and dashed in her, attacking her chest and abdomen with both arms. He was obviously faster then her, she could not react in time, but Arc slashed at the chest of Cornelius, forcing him use one of arms for defense, destabilizing his position… One had connected though, but her chest, reinforced with yoki, held it well… almost. Bleeding she was sent flying backwards. Cornelius almost rejoiced on appearance of corridor to escape through, when Mara came.

He had jumped clumsily, trying to save his legs. In the mid air he was caught by Arc. It was not hard to parry that, but Arcs force changed his trajectory. When he landed, Madallaine was already there. He had to jump ones again, and again it was Arc who awaited him. He changed tactics this time, bending in mid-air to avoid contact. He landed on all four, and was able to jump right before Mara came in ones again. Fearing to expose her back to Madallaine any longer, as she was right near, coming for an attack, he leaped in the corridor between Arc and Mara. Obviously he could not concentrate enough anymore, overwhelmed by number and frequency f attacks from all sides. Where he landed Julia was standing. This time he did not get to leap again before meeting a sword. A deep cut came through his left hand. Julia’s sword was now all bloody.

[One more turn till the deadline]

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[Elcura]

Julia

Julia will look around and slowly inch back while her comrades cover her. She'll raise her sword to her mouth and lick the blood off it (being generous with the amount). After she's ingested the blood, she'll activate her skill.

[Slow and Steady Death?]

Julia will focus intently on Cornelius and use all her power to inflict harm upon him. She'll rely on her comrades for protection and increase the intensity of her attacks right as they're about to hit - this way she gives Cornelius a false sense of security in his abilities.

[Defense]

If Cornelius breaks through and attacks Julia, she'll retreat backwards, using her power to slow him down (without inflicting harm) and allow the others team to regroup and reset the situation so they can carry out their actions. Once Julia is safely out of harms way, she'll continue to use her skill like before (previous tactics).

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OOC: Next up is Arc.

[kenjmg]

Arc

"Okay that work now to follow up effectively without Julia since she seems to need to focus on her ability. Okay based on what I deduced I guess we should coordinate another assault with us four. I got it! Now is the time to share." Arc thought as Cornelius made his escape after being wounded by Julia.

Arc then began to speak his plans loud enough for only his fellow warrior to hear with approach to set up his plan, "Everyone we need to cover Julia and the best way to do that is surround him and press the attack. So Mara we need you to try taking Cornelius back while Omnielle takes left and I will attack right of Cornelius with a high-low combination. Omnielle take the low, I will take the high. So Mara time it so you are getting into position as me and Omnielle are attacking. Madalleine you take the front and keep Cornelius from getting pass you to Julia While your coming in."

"When we surround him, Madalleine and Mara will focus on big attacks done to avoid while Omnielle and me will focus on supporting you guys by filling the opening you leave with small attacks. Try to avoid crossing swords and keep a range in which we are not in each other way but, capable of attacking Cornelius and supporting each other. Well let's gets starting shall we." Arc said as he prepared to charge in with a redistribution of yoki.

While Arc will run to Cornelius right side and try to time it so he arrive and attack at the same time as Omnielle arrives. While Arc running he will prepared to evade and strike down butterflies and will change courses if Cornelius goes anyway. Arc will attempt to block as he evades if he is attacked before he and Omnielle are in position to attack and if possible follow up with Primary Action if possible.


Primary Action A

If Arc arrives at Cornelius side as plan Arc will attack with a high horizontal targeting Cornelius neck in coordination with Omnielle. If Cornelius follow up with a attack Arc will do a half step back parry followed by half step forward thrusts at any opening that Cornelius leaves that doesn't get in the way of allies attacks.

Primary Action B
If Cornelius doesn't attack Arc or it after his initial attack Arc will attack vital points, and opening on Cornelius with thrust and small slashes, while parring attacks going towards himself and allies if they are unable to defend from the attack if Arc is able to defend for them. Arc will attempt to keep his position relative to other warriors around Cornelius if they move. If Cornelius manages to push one of his fellow warriors back Arc will move to keep within attack range of Cornelius and continue pressing the same support attacks.

Secondary Action

If Cornelius manages to escape from their attempt to encircle him. Arc will attempt to get into a position to attack and cut-off Cornelius in order for the other to set up the the encircling situation again. If Arc is first to run into Cornelius Arc will attack with thrust and small slashes and if Cornelius is attacking Arc will attempt to parrying and counter with a thrust or small slash in whatever opening is available while attempting to circle around him until someone else joins him in fighting Cornelius. If Arc comes in later then someone else he will position himself in an open side and aim to support the person or persons with thrust and small at critical points and opening that Arc can exploit without getting in the way of his allies attacks. Arc will attempt to set up the situation in the Primary Action B.

[Elcura]

Omnielle

The grounds for victory were set, though Omnielle wasn't feeling particularly confident at this moment - mostly because of the intense throbbing in her chest. It was lucky she had fortified it with her Yoki, because otherwise it might have gone straight through. She looked at Mara and mentally thanked her with a nod for saving her.

Omnielle stood at attention, listing to Arc. She hadn't time to disagree with him - not that she did any more. Arc proved himself a competent leader, though she wondered why Julia was no in charge. Maybe she was testing them?

"Understood, sir! We end this..." said Omnielle, slightly confident in the darkness.

[Primary Actions]

Omnielle will dash towards Cornelius in an outwards arc much like before. She'll hold her sword close to her body - the tip almost touching the ground in preparation of her attack. When she gets there, she will crouch low and push up on her legs while swinging her blade outwards at a low angle, targetting Cornelius's thighs in coordination to Arc's attack. If Cornelius counter attacks or tries to intercept, she'll continue her attack in the hopes of crossing blows or using her attack as a shield to block while cutting his hands. After the attack, Omnielle will push back on her legs and jump back a meter to prepare for the next part of the plan.

[Primary Defense]

If Omnielle is attacked while trying to approach Cornelius, she will raise her blade and attempt to parry while keeping her ground and trying to counter attack - even if it's dangerous - to ensure Cornelius is pushed back into the right position. She'll depend on Mara and Arc in this situation to cover her by attack Cornelius while his guard is down.

"Show me what you've got you lazy eyed freak!" she shout to taunt Cornelius into attacking her, lowering his guard [PRE used in taunt].

Alternatively, should Cornelius attack Arc. Omnielle will be ready to cover him with a horizontal slash, going from her left shoulder to her right thigh. Though horizontal in nature, the attack will be executed almost vertically, so that Mara can attack as she planned to do so without getting in her way.

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Once the situation is ready (all four warriors surrounding Cornelius), she'll prepare her secondary attack.

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[Secondary Actions]

When all the warriors are ready and everything is set. Omnielle will proceed to stab Cornelius in vital joints that govern his attack. She'll stab his shoulder, shoulder blades, arms, back and thighs with quick but strong penetrating stabs. Omnielle will circle around depending on her team's movements (if they go left, she'll follow, if they go right, she'll follow), making sure to keep her area locked down. If there's a gap between Mara and Madalleine's strong attacks, Omnielle will attack quickly with a overhead strike and pull back to give them time to set up once more.

If Omnielle is attacked, she will parry the attack downwards (almost like slapping) and follow the outward circle motion into a downward slash.

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OOC: Mara next, then Madalleine.