The next match will feature any interested level-3 competitors. The match will begin on August 16. Or sooner, if all level contestants gather before then.

As the sun reaches its peak in the skies above Sel'eman, Arena Shapers and Constructs give it their best in making sure the Forest is nice and tidy, BUT not too tidy as to take away from the arenas natural... naturalness.

To win: 6... Dealer's Choice -  Survival: After 3 rounds a lethal hazard will appear. Defeat your enemies while you still can.

The conditions: 1... Highnoon - Oh boy its a scorcher today, and with hardly shadows to speak of! Attempts to Hide cannot be made with advantage.

The Map: 9.... The Forest  -  A forest of tall trees laced with well worn intersecting paths, and fortified with a few wooden palisades. The smaller trees offer some cover but aren't strong enough to bear the weight of a man. The larger trees have dense branches producing a ceiling only 15 feet above the ground.

Special DM Note to save Construction Time:

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 Arena 9: Woods

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Key: '=' High wall (8ft.), '~' Water, '#' Shrubs, '-' Wooden bridge, ':' Cobble Pathway, ',' Grass, '€' Tree, '%' Door, '.' Dirt, 'A-Z' Contestants

To enter please roll initiative, choose a starting position in Row 1.

You will have 1 round to prepare before the match outside of any buffs that would last an hour or more.  Everyone starts with a normal healing potion. Please make sure to reset sheet by hitting the Long Rest button, and roll recharge for any magic item where applicable.

As a Fair Warning, if there is no action in approximately a 24-hour period I will first PM inactive players before botting them approximately 24 hours from then for the turn.

(S/N: If there are any questions, feel free to include them at the bottom of your initiative post. Will be using a general group PM for ease of communication, and keep thread clear.)

Reading the Map:

 Contestants:

Turval enters at E1 carrying his battle axe in his left hand and his shield in his right.

Initiative: 20

Addison enters the arena again at A1. She finds the various changes to the place to be interesting.

Forge enhanced Mace

Initiative 10

Rolling again due to "Dice rolls not yet available."

20

Forgot to note: torch in one hand, shield in the other.

Addison waves at Turval, "Hey, looks like we're it. That's unfortunate. I was going to ask you if you wanted to team up against whatever other shlub showed up."

Turval turns and makes eye contact with Addison, “Hi there, well if any one does, I’m in.”

 As the contestants enter the arena, Marmaduke, a hill dwarf with a few blue draconic features, once again flies out to an already excited crowd to announce with a booming voice. "Ladies, Gentlemen, and All things in-between or beyond! Welcome to the Coliseum!" The crowd roar and cheers for a moment. "Now without any further adieu allow me to introduce your competitors!"

"First and foremost, hailing from parts unknown, but seeming blessed by the a deity of the Forge is none other than Addison Bennet!" A human woman in well worn armor takes her place in the staging area, wielding a torch in one hand, a shield in the other, and forged enchanted mace at her hip.

"And next, we have my fellow dwarf, who started at the bottom, and now by blood and ire seeks to climb the ranks as a true competitor, Turval the Champion!" A hill dwarf in adamantine plate takes his place looking ready to go at a moment's notice.

"Let the Match Begin!!!

(@All: Since both sides roll the same initiative, and have similar dex mods, rolling to see who goes 1st. Odds=Addison, Evens=Turval: 2).

(T vs A)

Turval is up first!

Imagery:

 Arena 9: Woods(Round 1)

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Key: '=' High wall (8ft.), '~' Water, '#' Shrubs, '-' Wooden bridge, ':' Cobble Pathway, ',' Grass, '€' Tree, '%' Door, '.' Dirt, 'A-Z' Contestants

Reading the Map:

 Contestants:

Turval quietly walks through the Coliseum 25ft to position G06. (I hope I have that right. 25ft max per move)

Addison moves towards G13 behind the high wall.

Turval moves to H09 behind and next to the high walls

Addison moves to A9 and on the way there casts Heat Metal on Turval's Armor for 9 fire damage.

Tuval advances deeper into the arena quietly, wary at first, as today would mark his first true foray into the rebuilt coliseum's set up. 

Addison does much the same in the way, not quite reaching her destination without added haste, but come close enough to find cover behind the copse of trees and walls.

Tuval continues his advance closer to the opposing side. But caring not to rush more than necessary, he finds some cover again behind and beside a wall.

(@All: Since there's quite a bit to cover more in detail, see Group PM shortly.)

 It is Addison's Turn! Map Updated Here. 

Arena 11: Nexus(Round 2-Cont.)

Contestants:

Addison ducks out of cover to cast her spell then goes back to where she started. See previous post for die roll, DC 13 CON roll to avoid disadvantage penalty.

Addison ducks out cover long enough to turn Turval's armor into a furnace of pain, before then ducking bac to cover.

(@Tuval: As mentioned above, make a Con Save to avoid the penalty.)

 It is Tuval's Turn! Map Updated Here. 

Arena 11: Nexus(Round 3)

Contestants:

Con save: 12

Turval temporarily puts down his battleaxe and grabs his javelin. Stepping out from behind the wall he takes aim at Addison and heaves it at him. 12

He misses so ducks back behind the wall and picks his battleaxe backup.

Tuval deciding to err on the side of caution, stepped out from behind wall long enough to fling the javelin through the densely packed trees at Addison despite the disorientation from the heat, only to see the javelin bury itself into said trees. So, he ducks back, contemplating relying on adrenaline to pick up the battleaxe. 

It is Addison's Turn! Map Updated Here. 

Arena 11: Nexus(Round 3-Cont.)

Contestants:

She again ducks out of cover to the sound of Toll the Dead on Turval. DC 13 WIS save or take 9 necrotic damage (target is not at full health so 1d12). Then goes back into cover.

Addison maintains concentration on Heat Metal bonus action continue to burn her opposition for 11 fire damage.

HAHA! 1 damage...