CCEX: Match 4: Druid vs Psion

[Andorax]

Our fourth match features Jessica Zelten, a Druid 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:
Jessica Zelten: 15+0 = 15
Thurator the Shaper: 5+0 = 5

Jessica has the initiative.
Jessica casts Speak with Animals, and moves.
Thurator moves.

Round 0:
Jessica: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Speak with Animals (remainder of match)

Thurator: 0 Squares
Powers in Effect:
None

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The first round summoning die is a 1

[Andorax]

Nature versus created constructs. An interesting matchup.

A lot of people have suggested that this is going to be closer than the Conjurer's matches, since nature's allies tend to be more raw strength, and less special capabilities.

Something that Jessica will be able to make much better use of in this match, with the larger spaces. I know our druid contestants complained bitterly about the confined spaces of the Tavern League.

There's surely no cause for complaint here.


Jessica begins casting Empowered Summon Nature's Ally III

Jessica Spells in Effect:
Speak with Animals (remainder of match)

Thurator Powers in Effect:
None

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The first round summoning die is a 1

[Andorax]

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

And Thurator's coming out strong again. He's pounding out those astral constructs like there's no tomorrow.

There is a tomorrow, but he's not worried about it. He'll be rested and refreshed again, with the on-staff clerics to restore any lost health...though so far he doesn't seem to be having a problem there either.

Round 1:
Jessica: 0 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Speak with Animals (remainder of match)

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

Jessica finishes casting Empowered Summon Nature's Ally III. 4 wolves 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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Jessica:
1: Wolf
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)

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

The second round summoning die is a 2

[Andorax]

The legions are on the march! Look at all those constructs!

I don't expect he'll be doing that again any time soon, though.

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

Jessica Spells in Effect:
Speak with Animals (remainder of match)

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

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Jessica:
1: Wolf
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (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]

And Thurator's coming out strong again. He's pounding out those astral constructs like there's no tomorrow.

There is a tomorrow, but he's not worried about it. He'll be rested and refreshed again, with the on-staff clerics to restore any lost health...though so far he doesn't seem to be having a problem there either.

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

Round 1:
Jessica: 4 Squares
Spells in Effect:
Speak with Animals (remainder of match)

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

Jessica finishes casting Summon Nature's Ally IV. 3 Black Bears 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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Jessica:
1: Wolf
- a: (no current effects)
- b: (no current effects)
- c: (no current effects)
- d: (no current effects)
2: Black Bear
- 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