#18 - Bronze and Dust

Jonathan King
Ravenclaw: 2nd year

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Marauder: 4,887
Charms: 2,410
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Flying: 6,702
Duelling: 1,500
Defence: 2,220
Potions: 1,740
Herbology: 3,300
Creatures: 2,863

House Points: 56

Potions Grade: A
HoM Grade: E
Transfig Grade: A
DADA Grade: A
Charms Grade: E
Herbol Grade: -

#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 27, 2022 15:07:36 GMT 10 via mobile Lena likes this

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Post by Jonathan King on Jul 27, 2022 15:07:36 GMT 10

For a lack of cleaning charm in his repertoire, Joe had cleaned himself in a bathroom before lunch and then taken a shower right after to get rid of the eglower powder.
After that he had found himself with nothing to do.

He had considered bothering Fogaell but he suspected she would be asleep on her perch so he had quietly snuck out again.
Instead he braved the spiral tower to use the Bronze Key he still had.

He chose a door about half way up, lower lip bitten in anticipation of what lay behind it.

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#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 27, 2022 20:54:47 GMT 10

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Post by Lena on Jul 27, 2022 20:54:47 GMT 10

Skill Room: Defence

Roaring flames burst from either side of the door -- spreading like a ferocious beast around the room that had darkness instead of walls. The enchanted fire was high and dangerous, yet the heat remained bearable. There was no smoke, but licks of flames shot from the furthermost inferno wall.

There was a glowing, pale blue line on the floor between door and fire. The fiery attacks were aimed towards it, as if resistance was expected. "A brick" conjured on the line.

A plaque reads:

"Behind the line, face the flames. Cast your defence, then brace your courage. Ten bricks is all it takes, but zero will get you burned."

How to Play

Similar to duelling, your character casts a "defensive spell" towards the line, which converts into bricks during the mod post. The goal is to build a wall strong enough to defeat the flames, rather than just keeping it at bay.

This is the only skill room where your character's actual skill level plays a role. The starting bricks are determined by these milestones:
- Defence Skill 0 = 1 brick
- Defence Skill 3 = 2 bricks
- Defence Skill 6 = 3 bricks
- Defence Skill 9 = 4 bricks
A mod rolls a die to determine how many bricks (1 - 6) are added -- aka how strong your character's defensive spell was. Then another die for the fire's attack damage (1 - 6) against the wall. Each point of damage destroys a brick.

To win, the wall must reach a total of 10 bricks. If your bricks reach 0, you lose.

Winning earns 200 exp to their Defence skill, and 20 exp to every other skill.

Although playing a mini-game, this is still an RP-thread. We strongly encourage immersing your character in this experience and challenge, as these threads are also designed for character development.

Jonathan King
Ravenclaw: 2nd year

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Posts: 541

RPG Profile: Here
Pronouns: he/him
Blood Status: Halfblood

Marauder: 4,887
Charms: 2,410
Curses: 1,270
Flying: 6,702
Duelling: 1,500
Defence: 2,220
Potions: 1,740
Herbology: 3,300
Creatures: 2,863

House Points: 56

Potions Grade: A
HoM Grade: E
Transfig Grade: A
DADA Grade: A
Charms Grade: E
Herbol Grade: -

#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 28, 2022 5:13:45 GMT 10 via mobile

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Post by Jonathan King on Jul 28, 2022 5:13:45 GMT 10

Joe flinched back when the first flames roared towards him - yet they didn’t touch him and he didn’t get burned.
Once his initial shock had worn off he could read the plaque and stared at the flames behind the single brick.

One brick seemed too little.

Joe had been in another one of these rooms before, one were there would be canon balls shot at him that exploded into fire or water.
He had lost in that room but he had neither been truly burned, nor had he drowned.

So he figured this room wouldn’t actually kill him either. But would it burn him?

The heat felt bearable yet he was sure he would work up a sweat in no time.
Figures he got the fire room after just taking a shower.

After a moment of hesitation Joe readied his wand and tried to hold it as far away from the flames as possible as he cast a spell to strengthen the brick wall and defend himself against the fire.

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#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 29, 2022 22:27:44 GMT 10

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Post by Xan on Jul 29, 2022 22:27:44 GMT 10

Joe's defensive spell was cast rather well, adding four bricks to the wall, leaving him with five stacked in defense. A solid start, as he was already halfway in his goal of conjuring ten bricks.

The flames roared in fiery response, however, and quickly answered the challenge of his spell. It did its best to undo what the first year had built, but only managed to destroy two bricks.

Bricks in place: 3

Jonathan King
Ravenclaw: 2nd year

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Posts: 541

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Pronouns: he/him
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Marauder: 4,887
Charms: 2,410
Curses: 1,270
Flying: 6,702
Duelling: 1,500
Defence: 2,220
Potions: 1,740
Herbology: 3,300
Creatures: 2,863

House Points: 56

Potions Grade: A
HoM Grade: E
Transfig Grade: A
DADA Grade: A
Charms Grade: E
Herbol Grade: -

#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 30, 2022 17:11:16 GMT 10 via mobile

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Post by Jonathan King on Jul 30, 2022 17:11:16 GMT 10

“Yesss!“, Joe‘s exclamation point ended in a hiss as two of his bricks were destroyed by the flames right away.

What a downer.

But, he had managed to add four bricks to the wall at first. And he had imagined the flames to feel less hot - or had it been real?

Joe looked at the roaring flames distrustfully and pointed his wand at them again - again making sure to keep its mahagony wood away from any sparks.
Did wands make good firewood? He hoped not.

Staring down the flames, Joe cast his next spell, trying not to get intimidated by the fact his first one had been countered half so easily.

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#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 30, 2022 22:34:07 GMT 10

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Post by Lena on Jul 30, 2022 22:34:07 GMT 10

Joe's defensive spell was a bit stronger that time, adding five bricks to the growing wall. It was looking rather solid now, as if perhaps he did have a chance against the roaring flames after all.

Whatever fuelled his magical opponent appeared to be running on minimal offense, or else was carefully building towards a much bigger blow. But whatever the reason, its attack was hot and flaring -- but all show, as it only barely succeeded in destroying one brick.

Bricks in place: 7

Jonathan King
Ravenclaw: 2nd year

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Posts: 541

RPG Profile: Here
Pronouns: he/him
Blood Status: Halfblood

Marauder: 4,887
Charms: 2,410
Curses: 1,270
Flying: 6,702
Duelling: 1,500
Defence: 2,220
Potions: 1,740
Herbology: 3,300
Creatures: 2,863

House Points: 56

Potions Grade: A
HoM Grade: E
Transfig Grade: A
DADA Grade: A
Charms Grade: E
Herbol Grade: -

#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 30, 2022 22:54:30 GMT 10

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Post by Jonathan King on Jul 30, 2022 22:54:30 GMT 10

"Take that, you fire!", Joe celebrated his small vicotory with a silly tippy-tappy dance of his feet. He remained in place however, not daring to get any closer to the flames.
Because, what if the plaque was right and they might actually burn him after all?

Yet it had made a big show of attacking his bricks but only managed to burn away one. Perhaps Joe should have entered that dueling competition himself.
But no.

One thought about how Ryan had fared and he was sure he would have had a similar experience. If not worse.
Ryan was more determined than he was in most things. Except maybe Quidditch and Herbology.

Joe stopped being silly and insetad braced himself for his next move. And with a flick of his wand he cast his next defensive spell against the roaring flames.

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#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 31, 2022 4:11:36 GMT 10

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Post by Xan on Jul 31, 2022 4:11:36 GMT 10

Joe's defensive spell wasn't the worst, but he could've certainly cast something more effective. Nevertheless, it added two bricks to the wall—with only one brick away from potential victory.

However, the fire had other plans and retaliated with a fiery vengeance. It exploded with a hollow roar and flared bright as it lashed out in an attempt to destroy the boy's only protection from it. Three bricks were demolished in the process, but Joe hadn't lost yet. He was still capable of besting the fire's challenging offenses if he took it seriously and didn't grow discouraged.

Bricks in place: 6

Jonathan King
Ravenclaw: 2nd year

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Student

Posts: 541

RPG Profile: Here
Pronouns: he/him
Blood Status: Halfblood

Marauder: 4,887
Charms: 2,410
Curses: 1,270
Flying: 6,702
Duelling: 1,500
Defence: 2,220
Potions: 1,740
Herbology: 3,300
Creatures: 2,863

House Points: 56

Potions Grade: A
HoM Grade: E
Transfig Grade: A
DADA Grade: A
Charms Grade: E
Herbol Grade: -

#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 31, 2022 4:21:15 GMT 10 via mobile

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Post by Jonathan King on Jul 31, 2022 4:21:15 GMT 10

Nine bricks in place!

Joe could feel the victory over this secret room, so close he could almost grasp it. But the flames roared up and demolished his progress, knocking him back three bricks and right back into reality.

And reality was hot and dangerous and on fire.

He gulped as he tried his best to convince his legs to stand his ground and not flee this instance.
He still had a fighting chance after all.

What would Nox say if she would see him loose his nerves?
Or Toby, who had so bravely stood up for him this morning?
Or Ryan?

If he could beat the meanies of Slytherin up in the sky, he could beat a magic fire with a brick wall!

Joe shook out his casting arm before he lifted it once more for another spell in his defence.

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#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 31, 2022 4:47:52 GMT 10

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Post by Xan on Jul 31, 2022 4:47:52 GMT 10

Joe's defensive spell shot forth like a bolt of lightning, easily adding the amount of bricks needed to complete his wall. With his last four cemented and locked in place, the wall glowed bright—able to withstand anything the raging fire may have retaliated with—and secured Joe the victory.

With his task done, the fire diffused with its defeat—no longer a fierce threat to the first year. Then, the room's door unlocked to a slight open, indicating that Joe was free to make an exit.

You won the mini-game.

Jonathan King
Ravenclaw: 2nd year

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Posts: 541

RPG Profile: Here
Pronouns: he/him
Blood Status: Halfblood

Marauder: 4,887
Charms: 2,410
Curses: 1,270
Flying: 6,702
Duelling: 1,500
Defence: 2,220
Potions: 1,740
Herbology: 3,300
Creatures: 2,863

House Points: 56

Potions Grade: A
HoM Grade: E
Transfig Grade: A
DADA Grade: A
Charms Grade: E
Herbol Grade: -

#18 - Bronze and Dust Jul 31, 2022 5:10:10 GMT 10

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Post by Jonathan King on Jul 31, 2022 5:10:10 GMT 10

Woah.

Joe had felt the magic inside him well up stronger than ever before and he watched it be released in a powerful surge of light. And just like that he had added enough bricks to defeat the pesky fire.

"Triumph!", he exlaimed and bumped his fists into the air. "Woo!!"

He wiped some hair out of his face, heavy and wet from sweat. It really had been hot in here, eventhough not as hot as a usual fire would have made the room. Man, he loved magic.
He hadn't always been thrilled to be a wizard, but the way his magic had felt just before his last spell, when he had thought about his best friends, had just been amazing.

But it had also put him in a dire situation and he scoweld at the room. If he never set foot in it again, it would be too soon. H turned his back on it and felt in his pocket for one of his juggling balls as he put his wand away.

Thank Merlin Ryan hadn't actually been here to witness a fire eat all his hard earned bricks of magic wall

[Exit]

Last Edit: Jul 31, 2022 5:24:25 GMT 10 by Jonathan King

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#18 - Bronze and Dust

Post by Jonathan King on Jul 27, 2022 15:07:36 GMT 10

Post by Lena on Jul 27, 2022 20:54:47 GMT 10

Post by Jonathan King on Jul 28, 2022 5:13:45 GMT 10

Post by Xan on Jul 29, 2022 22:27:44 GMT 10

Post by Jonathan King on Jul 30, 2022 17:11:16 GMT 10

Post by Lena on Jul 30, 2022 22:34:07 GMT 10

Post by Jonathan King on Jul 30, 2022 22:54:30 GMT 10

Post by Xan on Jul 31, 2022 4:11:36 GMT 10

Post by Jonathan King on Jul 31, 2022 4:21:15 GMT 10

Post by Xan on Jul 31, 2022 4:47:52 GMT 10

Post by Jonathan King on Jul 31, 2022 5:10:10 GMT 10