CCEX: Match 3: Conjurer vs Psion

[Andorax]

Our third match features Nadira Peketra, a Conjurer specialist against Thurator, a Shaper
Psion...someone who creates Astral Constructs (as they appear in the Expanded Psionics Handbook, 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: 11+2 = 13
Thurator the Shaper: 4+0 = 4

Nadira has the initiative.
Nadira casts Spectral Hand (taking 2hp damage), and moves.
Thurator moves.

Round 0:
Nadira: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 2 hps)

Thurator: 0 Squares
Powers in Effect:
None

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The first round summoning die is a 1

[Andorax]

And we're underway! Nadira seems anxious to get the match off and rolling in her favor. She already has one creature on the board, and it looks like she's pouring a lot of power into her next summons as well.

Absolutely. With the bigger creatures on the way, I don't know how much use those Summon I creatures will be, but she certainly does plan on having as many as possible on her side.

It'll be interesting to see how Thurator responds. As you well know, as a Psion, he is able to put a lot of manifestations on the board at once, particularly if he exerts himself.

True...but I think he might be hard pressed to keep up with Nadira, at least to start with.


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, 2hps)

Thurator Powers in Effect:
None

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

The first round summoning die is a 1

[Andorax]

Thurator manifests quickened Astral Constructs. Two Astral Constructs appear.
Thurator manifests Astral Constructs.

Wow...I don't know what they are, but there are a lot of 'em showing up right away. Thurator is showing just how much a Psion can accomplish, if he's willing to push his limits.

And on the other side, Nadira's having an ill run of luck with her summons. She's not going to be able to keep pace with Thurator if she can't clean it up and make some more impressive summons happen.

Round 1:
Nadira: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 2hps)

Thurator: 2 Squares
Powers in Effect:
Contingent Biofeedback (dropping below 10hp)

Nadira finishes casting Empowered Summon Monster III. 3 celestial badgers appear.

Note: the map has an error, showing all Astral Constructs as incomming, when two are already "on the board". It will be corrected.
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The second round summoning die is a 2

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

[Andorax]

Despite the best efforts of the match officials, it looks like the psion is again running away with summons numbers. Look at that vast array of...whatever they are's. .

And with less than stellar summons, Nadira's going to be hard pressed to keep up in this match. She needs to pull it together.

Thurator finishes manifesting Astral Construct 5 more Astral Construct Is appear.

Nandira Spells in Effect:
Spectral Hand (remainder of match, 2hps)

Thurator Powers in Effect:
Contingency: Body Adjustment if hps drop below 10

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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)

Thurator:
1: Astral Construct I (lumpy, misshapen rhino/ buff and improved slam)
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
- e: (no current effects)
- f: (no current effects)
- g: (no current effects)

The second round summoning die is a 2

[Andorax]

Thurator manifests quickened Astral Constructs. Two Astral Constructs appear.
Thurator manifests Schism

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

Thurator: 9 Squares
Powers in Effect:
Contingent Biofeedback (dropping below 10hp)
Schism (remainder of match)

Nandira finishes casting Summon Monster IV. 3 Celestial Giant Bombardier Beetles.

Note: the map has an error, showing all Astral Constructs as incomming, when two are already "on the board". It will be corrected.
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Nandira:
1: Celestial Badger
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
2: Celestial Giant Bombardier Beetle
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)

Thurator:
1: Astral Construct I (lumpy, misshapen rhino/ buff and improved slam)
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
- e: (no current effects)
- f: (no current effects)
- g: (no current effects)
2: Astral Construct II (muscular rhino/ buff and improved slam)
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)

The third round summoning die is a 3
Thurator manifests quickened Astral Constructs. Two Astral Constructs appear.
Thurator manifests Schism