monsters in the dark

[animusmods]

Characters: any
Setting: all around the Tower; please specify the date and location in your subject header!
Format: any/party-style
Summary: A general mingle log for characters to encounter monsters.
Warnings: PG-13; please include any more detailed warnings in your threads if necessary.

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[the_white_rider]

[ As his and Sam's combined attacks appeared to be very effective against the monster, the white wizard was preparing to deal what he hoped would be a final blow-- When the Hobbit paused midway and displayed pity for the monster.

A noble sentiment. But this monster was trying to kill them and would, without a doubt, try again if given a chance. ]

My dear lad, it is hardly the time for you to let your guard down!

[ Unfortunately it may have been too late for this advise, as Sam's hesitation had delayed Gandalf's next strike by quite a couple seconds. ]

[themonsters]

[And, unfortunately for Sam, Gandalf was right. Regardless of its fear and its pain, the monster doesn't even think twice--doesn't seem to have the capacity to--before acting on the hesitation.

Within those seconds, the screaming, bleeding monster lunges blindly again toward Sam's voice, thoroughly determined to sink its teeth into the hobbit. In the event that it happens to be even remotely successful, Sam would feel fear the instant the bite connected. The sort of fear that made a person freeze completely, and find it almost impossible to summon the will to fight back.]

[undroppedeaves]

Sam realises his mistake the moment he makes it and brings his sword up again, unfortunately it's not quick enough to block the monster from biting him.

Terror pressed down upon him, he stood sword in hand, looking like he was about to fight but couldn't, wanting to run but unable to find the courage to even do that.

[the_white_rider]

[ No good. When Gandalf saw the beast bite Sam and the Hobbit subsequently losing all abilities to fight back he had displayed earlier, the wizard threw himself between the Hobbit and the monster.

With one hand move of his staff the wizard tried to throw Sam back and out of reach for the monster, while with his sword he attempted to strike at the wounded beast once more. ]

[themonsters]

[If it hadn't been for the fact that the Monster had opened its maw to snap at Sam again and make a new wound, he would have had to have been pried off. But as it were, Gandalf's attempted to separate the two seemed to have worked fairly well.

Though the monster continues to struggle and fight against the wizard, his focus now merely on the one closest to him. That is, until the sword connects once more, slicing across its chest and pouring it open.

And then it's losing momentum, its grotesquely dark legs buckling beneath it.]

[undroppedeaves]

[Sam was still paralyzed with fear, eyes wide as he stood shaking watching as the monster fell in front of it.]

[the_white_rider]

[ Gandalf assumes Sam to be safe for now, and focus his full attention on the monster as his attack appears to be successful and the monster's chest is open.

Unlike Sam, the wizard doesn't let pity prevent him from attacking. He aims to stab the creature downward when it falls, in what he hopes will be a final strike. ]

[themonsters]

[The monster let's out one final, drawn-out scream as the blade cuts through it. With the last of its energy, it writhes--lashing out desperately with its claws at the men it can't reach.

And then, all at once, it goes limp and stirs no more against Gandalf's sword as blood pools underneath it.]

I assume the effects die with the monsters...

[undroppedeaves]

[As the monster dies the fear gripping Sam lessens and he lowered his sword, feeling shame rushing at him. Not that Gandalf had really needed his help but to freeze and be no help at all, that wasn't like him.] I'm so sorry Gandalf. I don't know what came over me...

[the_white_rider]

Nothing within your control. This is a monster of Ruana's design, its bite must have had some sort of poison.

[ Gandalf examined the monster's remains quickly-- He'll have to check the network and see what details Ruana gave about the monsters. Then he turned over to Sam and gave him a weak smile, shaking his head. ]

However, whilst compassion is a most admirable trait; it will do you no good if your act of compassion concludes with your death.

[undroppedeaves]

[Sam looked ashamed at that as well, though he didn't think compassion was a bad thing, but it was like Gandalf said, he had put them in more danger.] I am sorry, always was a fool, not thinking things through properly.

[the_white_rider]

I wouldn't call you a fool Samwise Gamgee. Only... [A pause.] An optimist.

[ He smiled. ]

Now I believe you should take care of this wound. It would be wise to ensure no poison remains.

[undroppedeaves]

[Well that was kinder than what Sam would call himself but he smiled back] Aye I should.