The Finger Dance

[sagewolf]

Cedric Lannister, Erik Pyke, and Sargon Greyjoy. Much fun.

[Lord Rhodri Arryn]

Okay. Three-way finger dance. I will roll these as opposed checks. Only a result that would equal a "massive" wound will slice off fingers; therefore, no one will lose anything on the first throw (differential greater than 100 is impossible). However, you take "wounds" (light) will apply negatives to future roles as per a regular fight (axes are not blunted).

Who is throwing at who to start? (oh, and Eric is a Master axeman. No bonus to catching, but I'm going to put a slight bonus on his throws).

ETA: I've reread the thread. I'd call a massive or heavy wound a "loss" (as per "losing a finger" or "bleeding" respectively), and average wounds will miss the axe. Light wounds will catch the axe, but bruise your hand, giving you a -10 to your next catch and your next throw. Here goes.

These rules might be too generous. Ah well.

[sagewolf]

I imagine Sargon or Erik would throw at me first, you know, to test the newbie.

[Lord Rhodri Arryn]

Sargon flings an axe towards the Greenlander. Cedric's hand snaps out, grabbing the haft of the axe with surprising dexterity.

(Throw: 42, Catch: 62)

Cedric's turn to throw.

[sagewolf]

Nice. I aim for Erik.

[Lord Rhodri Arryn]

Erik Pyke is a man who has clearly done this before. He catches the tossed axe with ease and a laugh, his offhand still holding a horn of ale.

(Throw: 30, Catch: 73)

He turns and whips the axe towards his fellow Ironborn, surprising Sargon. The blade catches Greyjoy on the flat of the palm, causing a gush of blood. Sargon is out of the finger dance, and his hand is substantially wounded.

(Throw: 101, Catch: 18)

Erik laughs again, and pulling another axe from his belt, flings it at Cedric's head. Cedric throws his hand up to protect his face, and takes a nasty cut along his forearm, losing him the dance as well.

(Throw: 76, Catch 36).

Erik Pyke wins the Finger Dance.

[Erik]

Thanks, Rhodri.

[shacklock]

Aww unlucky me xD

[Lord Rhodri Arryn]

No problem. I'm sure the rules could use a little refinement, but this worked for now.

[sethgreyjoy]

Oh, silly cousins o' mine. (In all forms, ironically enough.)