Chapter 5 - Doug

What the hell is a probability event? I need to focus. I go back to the shop. "Do you have thing to restore health?" I ask the shop owner. "Yes, 50GP per healing potion from the local alchemist." he says looking at a book. "What about swords?" I ask again. "Of course, I have a nice array of swords ranging in price from 100PP to 5000PP. What are you looking for?" he responds. "I'm looking for a short sword." I say placing my sword on the counter. "Of course, this right here is a mystical sword crafted by our very own blacksmith and enchanted by the local wizard." He says in his best salesman voice while pulling a sword from behind the counter. "May I take a look?" I ask timidly. "Sure, it's 1000PP." He responds.

[Mystical Sword Of Enchantment]

[Rare]

[Max Damage: 24 slashing, 12 piercing, 14 bludgeoning, 8 lightning]

[Charges: 20]

[Spells: Lightning Bolt]

"I'll buy it and five of those potions." I say putting the correct coins on the counter. I sell my old sword for 100GP, gather my stuff up and leave. As I leave the shop, I notice that it is significantly darker. I need to find a place to rest for the night. There is an inn close by. I pay 10PP for the week and move into the quaint little room. I set my backpack on the ground and then lay down for the night.

[Long Rest]

[HP Recovered: 7]

Upon waking up, fully refreshed, I take a look at the contents my backpack. I look everything over making a mental note of what I have. I'm going to need some more rations.

[Backpack:]

[Bedroll]

[Shackles]

[Mess Kit]

[Healing Potion x5]

[Rations - 1 Day]

[2 Person Tent]

[Thieves' tools]

[Waterskin (Full)]

[Whetstone]

I leave my room and head back towards the shop.

[Event]

[Duel Of The Gladiators]

[Contestants:]

[Timmy]

[Doug The Ape Man]

[Lion]

[Brett Randall]

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[Event Description]

[Fight To The Death]

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[Rewards]

[Life]

What the hell. Why do I have to be involved in a fight to the death? Can I just watch from the sidelines? I hear a roar from the plaza. ****. One of the men thrusts his spear at the lion.

[Lion]

[Damage: 17]

[HP: 9/26]

The lion claws at him with a ferocity only seen in bloodthirsty animals. However, it is weak against men in armor.

[Timmy]

[Damage: 9]

[HP: 103/112]

The Lion then bites the man I assume to be Doug. Well he does sort of look to be ape-like. As soon as he bites, the lion gets stabbed.

[Doug The Ape Man]

[Damage: 11]

[HP: 101/112]

[Lion (Dead)]

[Damage: 17]

[HP: 0/26]

Both the men then turn and run in my direction. Why? Why is this happening to me? I draw my sword as they get closer and slash at both of them.

[Timmy]

[Damage: 40]

[HP: 63/112]

[Doug The Ape Man]

[Damage: 43]

[HP: 58/112]

They thrust both their spears at the same time. That is some impressive choreography. Where did they learn that? Either way I manage to dodge one of the spears but get caught in the chest by the second one.

[Brett Randall]

[Damage: 12]

[HP: 22/34]

Damn! That hurts. I swing my sword again but only land one hit. Timmy reels backwards from this second hit.

[Timmy]

[Damage: 44]

[HP: 19/112]

Doug, with his gorilla-like speed, bashes me with his shield. Where did that shield come from?

[Brett Randall]

[Damage: 12]

[HP: 10/34]

I pull my dagger from it's sheath and swing my sword one last time. Perfect! I hit both of them.

[Timmy (Dead)]

[Damage: 40]

[HP: 0/112]

[Doug The Ape Man]

[Damage: 31]

[HP: 27/112]

Timmy falls to the ground and Doug readies his spear. I cause him to hesitate. My dagger is positioned at a chink in his armor near his armpit. "You don't want to do that," I say in the most intimidating tone of voice I can.

[Probability Collapsed]

What? What now?

[Character Created]

[Doug The Ape Man]