Goatie nods slowly, taking in the whole scene. He snaps his head to Jednook, frowning at his griffin who had been misbehaving not a few minutes ago but now stands, quite passive, next to him. 'Right, mate, I had to push you into a wall - now you can help me do it t'this beast!'
Jednook makes a small apologetic whine before following his master, who begins to creep across the sand towards the melee.
'Come on then, lads!' says Goatie, taking out his weapon, a dirk, from one boot.
They are forced to dodge out of the way of the creature's tail as they get close. On the other side of the creature, also going after its back, are Ninoslava and Melisende, Lady Alinor's guards. Lord Daniel's guard, Ivor, is currently trying to fight at the head end.
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OOC: There's the rough layout of the combat right now. The = signs are the Sand Wyrm and each person is represented by the first letter of their name. (From top to bottom, left to right: Azril, Lord Daniel, Lady Alinor, Visnja, Lucas, Ninoslava, Melisende, Ivor, Anzo, Brandr, Stig, Jednook, Goatie, and Liam). Azril and Lord Daniel are about a third of the way across the room.
OOC: Thanks, it comes in useful...
IC: Goatie and Jednook, with the Sand Wyrm's long body, back legs and flailing tail in front of them, spot Ninoslava and Melisende battling, over on the other side of the beast.
'Hoi! We're gonna try to back 'im against the wall! What about you?' calls Goatie, making jabs at the tail while Jednook attempts to peck the obstruction, in vain.
They are forced to dodge out of the way of the creature's tail as they get close. On the other side of the creature, also going after its back, are Ninoslava and Melisende, Lady Alinor's guards. Lord Daniel's guard, Ivor, is currently trying to fight at the head end.
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OOC: There's the rough layout of the combat right now. The = signs are the Sand Wyrm and each person is represented by the first letter of their name. (From top to bottom, left to right: Azril, Lord Daniel, Lady Alinor, Visnja, Lucas, Ninoslava, Melisende, Ivor, Anzo, Brandr, Stig, Jednook, Goatie, and Liam). Azril and Lord Daniel are about a third of the way across the room.
OOC: Thanks, it comes in useful...
IC: Goatie and Jednook, with the Sand Wyrm's long body, back legs and flailing tail in front of them, spot Ninoslava and Melisende battling, over on the other side of the beast.
'Hoi! We're gonna try to back 'im against the wall! What about you?' calls Goatie, making jabs at the tail while Jednook attempts to peck the obstruction, in vain.
OOC: No problem.
IC: "Sounds like as good a plan as any. Come around over here so we can push together."
IC: Goatie and Jednook, with the Sand Wyrm's long body, back legs and flailing tail in front of them, spot Ninoslava and Melisende battling, over on the other side of the beast.
'Hoi! We're gonna try to back 'im against the wall! What about you?' calls Goatie, making jabs at the tail while Jednook attempts to peck the obstruction, in vain.
OOC: No problem.
IC: "Sounds like as good a plan as any. Come around over here so we can push together."
'Come on, Jed!' cries Goatie, beckoning to his griffin to follow as he vaults of the wyrm's tail, narrowly missing being swatted into the nearest wall. Jednook makes a flying leap after him. They both join the others safely and take up ready stances.
IC: "Sounds like as good a plan as any. Come around over here so we can push together."
'Come on, Jed!' cries Goatie, beckoning to his griffin to follow as he vaults of the wyrm's tail, narrowly missing being swatted into the nearest wall. Jednook makes a flying leap after him. They both join the others safely and take up ready stances.
At this point, the Sand Wyrm's left side is more or less entirely covered by attackers. The bulk of its attention is still focused on Ivor, however, as he battles against the head, just barely managing to keep it at bay with his halbered. It is clear that he's tiring quickly. Stig and Anzo have managed to get Brandr out of harm's way at this point, but they have not yet been able to return to help Ivor.
Alinor has retreated to stand alongside Daniel. Sir Lucas is still near the creature, but his direct avenue of attack has been blocked off by the arrival of Jednook and Goatie.
OOC: LordTigress Would Azril, Daniel, or Lucas like to take any action at this time?
'Come on, Jed!' cries Goatie, beckoning to his griffin to follow as he vaults of the wyrm's tail, narrowly missing being swatted into the nearest wall. Jednook makes a flying leap after him. They both join the others safely and take up ready stances.
At this point, the Sand Wyrm's left side is more or less entirely covered by attackers. The bulk of its attention is still focused on Ivor, however, as he battles against the head, just barely managing to keep it at bay with his halbered. It is clear that he's tiring quickly. Stig and Anzo have managed to get Brandr out of harm's way at this point, but they have not yet been able to return to help Ivor.
Alinor has retreated to stand alongside Daniel. Sir Lucas is still near the creature, but his direct avenue of attack has been blocked off by the arrival of Jednook and Goatie.
OOC: LordTigress Would Azril, Daniel, or Lucas like to take any action at this time?
Lucas sees that Ivor is struggling and darts to join him. Stepping lightly this way and that he jabs at the Wyrm's head with the hope of taking out an eye or nostril.
At this point, the Sand Wyrm's left side is more or less entirely covered by attackers. The bulk of its attention is still focused on Ivor, however, as he battles against the head, just barely managing to keep it at bay with his halberd. It is clear that he's tiring quickly. Stig and Anzo have managed to get Brandr out of harm's way at this point, but they have not yet been able to return to help Ivor.
Alinor has retreated to stand alongside Daniel. Sir Lucas is still near the creature, but his direct avenue of attack has been blocked off by the arrival of Jednook and Goatie.
OOC: LordTigress Would Azril, Daniel, or Lucas like to take any action at this time?
Lucas sees that Ivor is struggling and darts to join him. Stepping lightly this way and that he jabs at the Wyrm's head with the hope of taking out an eye or nostril.
It is difficult to reach a vulnerable spot through the creature's tough hide. Lucas's slashes do damage, but he is not yet able to achieve the significant blow he's hoping for. Anzo and Stig begin heading back to help. AV AD
Lucas sees that Ivor is struggling and darts to join him. Stepping lightly this way and that he jabs at the Wyrm's head with the hope of taking out an eye or nostril.
It is difficult to reach a vulnerable spot through the creature's tough hide. Lucas's slashes do damage, but he is not yet able to achieve the significant blow he's hoping for. Anzo and Stig begin heading back to help. AV AD
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OOC: An updated battle map, for your convenience.
Goatie starts a vicious onslaught of dirk stabs and kicks at the wyrm's left flank and hindquarters, while Jednook pecks and scratches with his beak and fore-talons, uttering high-pitched griffin screams in his excitement. The pair fight flat out without faltering, hoping their efforts will cause the beast to sidestep to the right and (eventually) be pinned against the room wall over in that direction.
It is difficult to reach a vulnerable spot through the creature's tough hide. Lucas's slashes do damage, but he is not yet able to achieve the significant blow he's hoping for. Anzo and Stig begin heading back to help. AV AD
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OOC: An updated battle map, for your convenience.
Goatie starts a vicious onslaught of dirk stabs and kicks at the wyrm's left flank and hindquarters, while Jednook pecks and scratches with his beak and fore-talons, uttering high-pitched griffin screams in his excitement. The pair fight flat out without faltering, hoping their efforts will cause the beast to sidestep to the right and (eventually) be pinned against the room wall over in that direction.
During all this Daniel has been pacing anxiously around with his sword in hand, wishing he could help defeat the beast. He watches and catches onto Jednook and Goatie's strategy. Without warning he unsheathes his sword, shoves past a startled Azril, and races to the Sand Wrym's front legs. He intends to stab and trip the creature so as to help pin it against the wall. "Lord Daniel, no!" Azril shouts as he starts after him.
It is difficult to reach a vulnerable spot through the creature's tough hide. Lucas's slashes do damage, but he is not yet able to achieve the significant blow he's hoping for. Anzo and Stig begin heading back to help. AV AD
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OOC: An updated battle map, for your convenience.
Goatie starts a vicious onslaught of dirk stabs and kicks at the wyrm's left flank and hindquarters, while Jednook pecks and scratches with his beak and fore-talons, uttering high-pitched griffin screams in his excitement. The pair fight flat out without faltering, hoping their efforts will cause the beast to sidestep to the right and (eventually) be pinned against the room wall over in that direction.
Working together with Ninoslava and Melisende, they slowly begin to force the beast back toward the wall. Roaring in anger, it tries to turn and snap at them, but Ivor and Lucas continue drawing its attention.
Goatie starts a vicious onslaught of dirk stabs and kicks at the wyrm's left flank and hindquarters, while Jednook pecks and scratches with his beak and fore-talons, uttering high-pitched griffin screams in his excitement. The pair fight flat out without faltering, hoping their efforts will cause the beast to sidestep to the right and (eventually) be pinned against the room wall over in that direction.
During all this Daniel has been pacing anxiously around with his sword in hand, wishing he could help defeat the beast. He watches and catches onto Jednook and Goatie's strategy. Without warning he unsheathes his sword, shoves past a startled Azril, and races to the Sand Wrym's front legs. He intends to stab and trip the creature so as to help pin it against the wall. "Lord Daniel, no!" Azril shouts as he starts after him.
With a sudden burst of speed Daniel pushes past Anzo and Stig, placing himself between Ivor and Melisende as they battle the creature. The Sand Wyrm lunges at this new attacker close enough to reach with its jaws.
During all this Daniel has been pacing anxiously around with his sword in hand, wishing he could help defeat the beast. He watches and catches onto Jednook and Goatie's strategy. Without warning he unsheathes his sword, shoves past a startled Azril, and races to the Sand Wrym's front legs. He intends to stab and trip the creature so as to help pin it against the wall. "Lord Daniel, no!" Azril shouts as he starts after him.
With a sudden burst of speed Daniel pushes past Anzo and Stig, placing himself between Ivor and Melisende as they battle the creature. The Sand Wyrm lunges at this new attacker close enough to reach with its jaws.
Yelling defiantly Daniel delivers a swift hacking stroke to the Wyrm's open mouth.
With a sudden burst of speed Daniel pushes past Anzo and Stig, placing himself between Ivor and Melisende as they battle the creature. The Sand Wyrm lunges at this new attacker close enough to reach with its jaws.
Yelling defiantly Daniel delivers a swift hacking stroke to the Wyrm's open mouth.
He feels the blade strike home, but he creature is faster than he anticipated and before he can draw his sword back the jaws begin to close on his arm. However, as they do, Ivor lunges in, wedging his halberd into the Wyrm's jaws.
Yelling defiantly Daniel delivers a swift hacking stroke to the Wyrm's open mouth.
He feels the blade strike home, but he creature is faster than he anticipated and before he can draw his sword back the jaws begin to close on his arm. However, as they do, Ivor lunges in, wedging his halberd into the Wyrm's jaws.
Daniel feels a few teeth sink into his arm. Gritting his teeth he writhes wildly to escape the Wyrm's grasp. He hastily passes his sword to his free hand so that he can continue defending himself.
He feels the blade strike home, but he creature is faster than he anticipated and before he can draw his sword back the jaws begin to close on his arm. However, as they do, Ivor lunges in, wedging his halberd into the Wyrm's jaws.
Daniel feels a few teeth sink into his arm. Gritting his teeth he writhes wildly to escape the Wyrm's grasp. He hastily passes his sword to his free hand so that he can continue defending himself.
As the teeth sink in, he feels burning pain shoot up his arm before it falls totally numb. He is able to pull it free of the maw with Ivor's aid, but he quickly starts to feel dizzy. For a moment longer, Ivor holds the Wyrm's jaw open, but as its teeth snap down again his halberd shatters and he is not able to pull his arm free in time. This distraction is enough for the rest of the combatants to push the beast closer to the wall, dragging Ivor with it.
Daniel feels a few teeth sink into his arm. Gritting his teeth he writhes wildly to escape the Wyrm's grasp. He hastily passes his sword to his free hand so that he can continue defending himself.
As the teeth sink in, he feels burning pain shoot up his arm before it falls totally numb. He is able to pull it free of the maw with Ivor's aid, but he quickly starts to feel dizzy. For a moment longer, Ivor holds the Wyrm's jaw open, but as its teeth snap down again his halberd shatters and he is not able to pull his arm free in time. This distraction is enough for the rest of the combatants to push the beast closer to the wall, dragging Ivor with it.
Daniel staggers and falls on the ground. Azril runs up and drags him off to the side, away from the action, before taking up his sword and joining the others in pinning the Sand Wrym to the wall.
