IC - Become a Man Before Thinking About Being a Hero

[Mixster]

On each of the rolls, except the first, Samuel is speaking under his breath, convincing himself that he is the best archer around. (Insipiring competence)

Rolls.

1d20+2=14, 1d20+4=13, 1d20+4=19, 1d20+4=16, 1d20+4=23

He hits the target first, then splits his arrow, then he splits that arrow, then he splits the next arrow, then he splits the third arrow, then, with his last arrow he splits the fourth arrow.

Afterwards he goes back smiles at Ralinor and says:
Well, this contest might be a little expensive in arrows.

[kevin_video]

The spectators can only gasp with open mouths as they witness an amazing feat. Even Bela and Cherie hadn't pulled off such a wondrous spectacle the previous year.

Knowing now what Samuel was capable of, five of the competitors immediately step down. They wouldn't be that good.

[LordBlades]

Afterwards he goes back smiles at Ralinor and says:
Well, this contest might be a little expensive in arrows.

Ralinor smiles back, his facial expression split between amazement and admiration.

That was a pretty amazing feat. I'm no archery expert, but can't say I've seen anything like this ever before. He then points at the crowd with a wide gesture. And judging by the look on their faces, neither have they.

[McPoyo]

Urist is distracted from trying to keep track of the crowd by the masterful archery demonstration by one of the new competitors. Well, this is going to be interesting, this year.

[VennDygrem]

Wigren worms his way through the crowd to find an open spot. All this commotion must mean something interesting has happened, and he does not want to be left out of the loop. Upon coming into a clearing of sorts, Wigren gazes upon the target to see the repeatedly split arrows, and Samuel lowering his bow.

Hmm... it would be wise never to quarrel with that one...

[Mixster]

That was a pretty amazing feat. I'm no archery expert, but can't say I've seen anything like this ever before. He then points at the crowd with a wide gesture. And judging by the look on their faces, neither have they.

Honestly my friend I hadn't been counting on that either. But well, seems lady luck is smiling at me today. This will work well towards me building a name for me this year. Samuel looks around at the amazed crowd, smiling. It's quite clear how he loves the attention. Do you know what the bow the king made looks like? You see, my bow isn't the famous longbow, as those aren't really versatile enough to use from a ship.

[kevin_video]

Perception check 15 (especially Samuel)

Amongst the crowd of people, a half-elf female, and a centaur, are looking at Samuel with quite a bit of intent. The centaur is gritting his teeth, nearly seething in frustration, while the half-elf smiles and nods her head at the spectacle.

Considering the bar that was set by the bard, the others look almost happy to continue the act, and keep the crowd cheering.

For the next few minutes contestants manage to fire at the targets. Some with success, others with utter failure. One particular little guy, a gnome with a very big hat that keeps falling over his face whenever he fires his short bow, seems to be gaining favour with the crowd. Even for a gnome he looks like a lightweight, but he's definitely doing very well. While not as good as Samuel, he does managed to split two of his arrows.

By the end of the preliminaries, a total of six participants, including last year's champion, and the runner-up.

The judge, carrying a couple of filled quivers, walks up to everyone who managed to split their arrows, and offers them replacements for ones lost.

[vilenatas]

Alyrie feeling better, and noticing that the crowd once in the marketplace has disappeared begins looking around for where they have disappeared to.  Noticing the extremely large crowd by the shooting range she makes her way over to an area where she can get a good view of the crowd as a whole, attempting to spot and mark for future research anyone that seems really out of place in this small town.

[LordBlades]

Honestly my friend I hadn't been counting on that either. But well, seems lady luck is smiling at me today. This will work well towards me building a name for me this year. Samuel looks around at the amazed crowd, smiling. It's quite clear how he loves the attention. Do you know what the bow the king made looks like? You see, my bow isn't the famous longbow, as those aren't really versatile enough to use from a ship.

Unfortunately not, my friend. Ralinor shakes his head. Never preoccupied myself much with such things to be honest.

[McPoyo]

Perception: 1d20+3=20. Watch me botch every combat roll I make now.

Turning back to the crowd, Urist can't help but chortle at how sour the centaur looks after the newcomer's set. Guess he doesn't like more competition. It's bad enough he takes losing poorly to begin with.

[Mixster]

Perception: 1d20+2=6

Samuel is too preoccupied with his own success to notice anything.

Unfortunately not, my friend. Ralinor shakes his head. Never preoccupied myself much with such things to be honest.

Samuel looks a little sad at first, but quickly picks up.
Off course not, I guess you magician fellows don't care much for weapons anyway? He says with a smile.

[LordBlades]

Off course not, I guess you magician fellows don't care much for weapons anyway? He says with a smile.

Something like thatRalinor smiles back There's little a weapon can do that a spell couldn't.

[kevin_video]

The judge calls up the six participants to stand at the ready, and now perform for the actual tournament.

"Okay. This is how this is going to work. You'll each have three targets. The first one will be 30 feet away. Once you hit that, it'll be removed to reveal the second one at 60 feet away. Hit that, and it'll be removed to reveal the third one at 90 feet away. However, the third one is the tricky one. not only is farther away, but there's three pieces of paper held in front of it. You have to shoot through all three pieces and still manage to hit the target. At no point may you use magic, including magical bows. Father Saxson will be making sure of that. When you are ready, you may begin."

You all see a human male who's probably in his mid-thirties stand up, and wave at the crowd.

The third target has cover +4, and "hardness 3". If you manage to roll 4 or higher on the damage dealt, you'll hit the target. Same hitting rules apply as last time.

[Mixster]

While notching his arrow and firing the first one, Samuel talks loudly of his former pursuits, as to inspire courage in himself.

1d20+5=24

The arrow hits right in the bulls eye. As he fires at the second target he again talks of the sea and storms and home.

1d20+4=17

Another hit, Samuel smiles, he looks to the last target, knowing that his inferior short bow range probably isn't going to cut it, but at last he picks himself up, inspiring himself to fire a last arrow hoping against hope that he succeeds:

1d20-1=5 1d6+4=6

The shot hits, but it isn't a bulls eye, he walks down, smiles at the other contestants and acclaim. I believe your range is superior to my shortbow. Good luck.

[vilenatas]

Alyrie is quite impressed by the first archery display and finds herself once again distracted from her task.  Her mind always fleeting, much like the fire that springs from her soul, becomes quickly absorbed in the contest happening before her.