CCEX: Match 1: Conjurer vs NecroSummoner

[Andorax]

For our first match, we have Nadira Peketra, a Conjurer specialist up against The Dark Shadow, a NecroSummoner...someone who specialized in the Summon Undead spells (as they appear in Libris Mortis, modified by the rules as listed). By random draw, this match will take place at night.

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[Andorax]

Initiative is rolled:
Nadira Peketra: 18+2 = 20
The Dark Shadow: 3+1 = 4

Nadira has the initiative.
Nadira casts Spectral Hand (taking 4 hps damage), and moves.
The Dark Shadow casts Comprehend Languages, and moves.

Round 0:
Nadira: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 4hps)

The Dark Shadow: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Comprehend Languages (remainder of match)

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The first round summoning die is a 1

[Andorax]

What should be a very traditional matchup, but with the necrosummons in play, it takes on a different light.

Indeed. I expected to see Summon Monster vs Summon Monster, but apparently part of the exhibition match rules restrains The Dark Shadow to summoning undead strictly.

We'll see how it matches up. Both sides have their strengths and weaknesses.

Absolutely. A good match to look forward to, all around.

Nadira casts Quickened Summon Monster I.
A Celestial Badger appears at A8W
Nadira begins casting Empowered Summon Monster III.

Nandira Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 4hps)

The Dark Shadow spells in Effect:
Comprehend Languages (remainder of match)

Map pending...will post as soon as possible.

Nadira:
1: Celestial Badger
- a: (no current effects)

The first round summoning die is a 1

[Andorax]

The Dark Shadow begins casting Summon Undead III

Badgers here, badgers there. Looks like the match is going to be a fairly even face-off so far.

A shame they're both holding back their summons. I'd like to see some of these lesser creatures facing off against each other while the bigger ones arrive. It seems both casters are playing it safe, though.

Round 1:
Nadira: 1 Square
Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 4hps)

The Dark Shadow: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Comprehend Languages (remainder of match)

Nadira's Empowered Summon Monster III completes. 4 Celestial Badgers appear.

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Nadira:
1: Celestial Badger
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
- e: (no current effects)

The second round summoning die is a 2

[Andorax]

The forces are deploying, and things are getting moving. It's good to see that they're not going to hang back with their troops after all.

We may well have a show coming up. I'm looking forward to seeing how these two summoners' creatures match up and face off.

Nandira Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 4hps)

The Dark Shadow spells in Effect:
Comprehend Languages (remainder of match)

The Dark Shadow finishes casting Summon Undead III. Four Skeletal Dire Badgers appear.

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Nadira:
1: Celestial Badger
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
- e: (no current effects)

1: Skeletal Dire Badger
- a: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)
- b: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)
- c: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)
- d: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)

The second round summoning die is a 2

[Andorax]

Badgers, Beetles...what's next? .

Hey, it's whatever works, right?.

Round 2:
Nadira: 5 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 4hps)

The Dark Shadow: 4 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Comprehend Languages (remainder of match)

Nadira's Summon Monster IV completes. 5 Celestial Bombardier Beetles appear.

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Nadira:
1: Celestial Badger
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
- e: (no current effects)
2: Celestial Giant Bombardier Beetle
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
- e: (no current effects)


1: Skeletal Dire Badger
- a: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)
- b: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)
- c: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)
- d: (Necromantic Might: +2 to Atk/Sv)

The third round summoning die is a 3