How is it possible for someone to parry/dodge this many attacks? This is the kind of thing I can never accomplish with perfected everything and them using a weapon I know.


*** Better show from Vanin here... same result. To be fair, Vanin got away from Krunk an
*** infuriating number of times.

<1069h 140m 166v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> scan all
People near you:
(PK) Vanin Along the Eastern Road
Clahier Inside the Bloated Whale Alehouse
(PK) Krunk Along the Eastern Road

<1069h 140m 166v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing>
You scan north.
You scan south.
***** Range 4 *****
A cluster of red moss grows here on the side of a building.

You scan east.
***** Range 5 *****
A weasel hides here in the underbrush.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<1069h 140m 166v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
Along the Eastern Road


A simple white cloak lies crumpled here.
A steel shield lies here.
A chainmail vest is here, made of a fine mesh of tiny links.
An earth elemental has arrived.
An enormous giant has arrived.

<1069h 140m 165v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
Approaching a Large Crossroads


( 2) A simple white cloak lies crumpled here.
An enormous giant has arrived.
An earth elemental has arrived.

<1069h 140m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
A Large Crossroads


A small list lies here.
A small poorly made wooden raft rests here, its logs barely held together.
A sign points north towards Voralian City and south to the Dwarven Forest.
Sunk into the center of the crossroads is a worn, steel marker.
An earth elemental has arrived.
An enormous giant has arrived.

<1069h 140m 163v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> where
People near you:
(PK) Vanin Along the Eastern Road
Clahier Inside the Bloated Whale Alehouse
(PK) Krunk A Large Crossroads

<1069h 140m 163v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> scan all
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 2 *****
A weasel hides here in the underbrush.

You scan west.
You scan up.
You scan down.

<1069h 140m 163v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
Approaching a Large Crossroads


An enormous giant has arrived.
An earth elemental has arrived.

<1069h 140m 162v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
Along the Eastern Road


A weasel hides here in the underbrush.
An earth elemental has arrived.
An enormous giant has arrived.

<1069h 140m 161v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
Along the Eastern Road


An enormous giant has arrived.
An earth elemental has arrived.

<1069h 140m 160v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> where
People near you:
(PK) Vanin Along the Eastern Road
Clahier Inside the Bloated Whale Alehouse
(PK) Krunk Along the Eastern Road
Lontinel On a Bridge Over the Khalid River

<1069h 140m 160v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> east
In your berserking rage, you bound forward to destroy Vanin!
Vanin yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Krunk!'
Vanin dodges your black light.
Along the Eastern Road


( 2) A simple white cloak lies crumpled here.
( 2) A steel shield lies here.
( 2) A chainmail vest is here, made of a fine mesh of tiny links.
Vanin is here, fighting YOU!
An earth elemental has arrived.
An enormous giant has arrived.
Vanin is in perfect health.

<1069h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> east

You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Your black light DISMEMBERS Vanin!
Your black light DISMEMBERS Vanin!
An enormous giant screams and attacks Vanin!
An earth elemental screams and attacks Vanin!
An earth elemental's pound mauls Vanin.
Vanin has some small but disgusting cuts.

<1069h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> scan all
No way! You are still fighting!
Vanin has some small but disgusting cuts.

<1069h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
You scan west.
***** Range 2 *****
A weasel hides here in the underbrush.

You scan up.
You scan down.
You parry Vanin's thrust.
You drive Vanin's thrust back with your connecting blow.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Your poisonous bite EVISCERATES Vanin!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Your black light EVISCERATES Vanin!
Vanin has some small but disgusting cuts.

<1069h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
Vanin is far too small to aim at properly.
Vanin has some small but disgusting cuts.

<1069h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

An enormous giant sweeps Vanin, sending him to the ground.
An enormous giant's leg sweep hits Vanin.
Seizing upon a moment of weakness, you kick Vanin while he's down!
With your decisive kick you drive the spike of your boot into your foe!
Your vicious attack decimates Vanin!
Vanin has some small but disgusting cuts.

<1069h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin's thrust MUTILATES you!
You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Your poisonous bite DISMEMBERS Vanin!
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1032h 140m 159v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> tri
Your trip misses Vanin.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1037h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> tri

You parry Vanin's thrust.
You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1037h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin's eyes become bloodshot and his face contorts into a mask of rage!
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1037h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
You trip Vanin and he goes down!
Your trip scratches Vanin.
Seizing upon a moment of weakness, you kick Vanin while he's down!
With your decisive kick you drive the spike of your boot into your foe!
Your vicious attack decimates Vanin!
An enormous giant sweeps Vanin, sending him to the ground.
An enormous giant's leg sweep grazes Vanin.
Seizing upon a moment of weakness, you kick Vanin while he's down!
With your decisive kick you drive the spike of your boot into your foe!
Your vicious attack decimates Vanin!
An earth elemental's pound mauls Vanin.
You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin parries your poisonous bite.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1037h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

The thrill of battle spurs you to ignore the blood you've shed thus far!
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1064h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1064h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

An enormous giant tears Vanin's flesh with a wide, slicing blow from a large, crimson-stained halberd!
A spray of blood erupts from Vanin's wound!
An enormous giant's slice decimates Vanin!
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1064h 149m 164v 24095tnl 7 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> aff enl

The pain fades from your muscles, and your limbs feel stronger.
The soreness in your legs passes.
You feel yourself shrink back to normal size.
You slowly float to the ground.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1069h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin's thrust EVISCERATES you!
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1023h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> You are affected by:
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1023h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin sings 'I sing this cry of mending,
Through battles neverending,
And I'll n'er cease defending
With the healing of my song!'
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1023h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash
You are unable to find an opening to savage Vanin's face with your teeth!
You fall flat on your face!
Your bash misses Vanin.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<1023h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning resting>

You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin's thrust EVISCERATES you!
As your wound lands, it drives you to fight that much harder!
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin parries your black light.
You parry Vanin's thrust.
Your black light DISMEMBERS Vanin!
Vanin parries your poisonous bite and retaliates with lightning quickness!
Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS you!
As your wound opens, the pain jolts you!
With a quick twist Vanin moves to the side of your black light.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<922h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

The thrill of battle spurs you to ignore the blood you've shed thus far!
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<946h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

An enormous giant tears Vanin's flesh with a wide, slicing blow from a large, crimson-stained halberd!
An enormous giant's slice maims Vanin!
You parry Vanin's thrust.
You dodge Vanin's thrust.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Your poisonous bite MUTILATES Vanin!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<946h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> where
People near you:
(PK) Kiraava Along the Eastern Road
(PK) Vanin Along the Eastern Road
Clahier On a Bridge Over the Khalid River
(PK) Krunk Along the Eastern Road
Lontinel Along the Eastern Road
Vanin's thrust MANGLES an earth elemental!
You parry Vanin's thrust.
You parry Vanin's thrust.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is covered with bleeding wounds.

<946h 152m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> war
Your lust for battle shows as you howl 'Fuel Krunk Rage! Chew your Sinew! Not Fear the Gods, put Fear of Krunk in You!'
An enormous giant executes a controlled overhead attack with a large, crimson-stained halberd.
An enormous giant's chop MUTILATES Vanin!
Vanin is gushing blood.

<946h 122m 210v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> fallback

You parry Vanin's thrust.
You dodge Vanin's thrust.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin is gushing blood.

<950h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
You retreat from the heart of combat and fall back to a safer position!
Vanin is gushing blood.

<950h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin sings 'The fray is fierce, our foe is strong,
We battle towards the setting sun.
Soon the shadows do grow long,
Our foe is beaten! They turn and run!'
An enormous giant has fled!
You stand firm against the Nightmare Life-In-Death!
Vanin is gushing blood.

<950h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash

Your black light EVISCERATES Vanin!
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin parries your black light and retaliates with lightning quickness!
Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS you!
Vanin is gushing blood.

<894h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
Closing in, you savage Vanin's face with your teeth!
Your savage feeding *** DEMOLISHES *** Vanin!
You hurl yourself at Vanin, slamming into him with a loud impact!
Your bash grazes Vanin.
Seizing upon a moment of weakness, you kick Vanin while he's down!
With your decisive kick you drive the spike of your boot into your foe!
Your vicious attack decimates Vanin!
Vanin is gushing blood.

<894h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

An enormous giant falls flat on his face.
An enormous giant's bash misses Vanin.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin parries your poisonous bite.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin is gushing blood.

<894h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

The thrill of battle spurs you to ignore the blood you've shed thus far!
Vanin is gushing blood.

<921h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash

An enormous giant's stab maims Vanin!
Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS an enormous giant!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is writhing in agony.

<921h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin starts aiming at you!
Vanin is writhing in agony.

<921h 127m 221v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin sings 'The fray is fierce, our foe is strong,
We battle towards the setting sun.
Soon the shadows do grow long,
Our foe is beaten! They turn and run!'
An enormous giant has fled!
You flee from the Nightmare Life-In-Death!
Sensing an opening, you jab Vanin in the eyes with your fingers!
Vanin staggers as his vision is clearly hampered.
Your eye poke hits Vanin.
Along the Eastern Road


You flee from combat!
Sensing your distraction, an enormous giant makes a run for it!
An enormous giant stops following you.
You frantically glance about, but don't see an opportunity to get further towards safety.

<921h 127m 220v 24095tnl 8 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> scan all
But you aren't fighting anyone!

<949h 131m 266v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing>
You scan north.
You scan south.
You scan east.
***** Range 4 *****
Clad in the loose-fitting uniform of the Sultan's guards, a man paces the road.
Clad in the loose-fitting uniform of the Sultan's guards, a man paces the road.

***** Range 5 *****
(Invis) Lontinel is here.

You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
A Nightwalker stands in the shadows, breathing heavily.
Kiraava is here, fighting Vanin.
Vanin is here, fighting Kiraava.

***** Range 2 *****
A towering humanoid monster of living stone rises before you!

***** Range 3 *****
A weasel hides here in the underbrush.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<949h 131m 266v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning standing> west
In your berserking rage, you bound forward to destroy Vanin!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Along the Eastern Road


( 2) Dust from passing travelers settles softly over a small pool of fresh blood.
( 2) A simple white cloak lies crumpled here.
( 2) A steel shield lies here.
( 2) A chainmail vest is here, made of a fine mesh of tiny links.
A Nightwalker stands in the shadows, breathing heavily.
Kiraava is here, fighting Vanin.
Vanin is here, fighting Kiraava.
Vanin is writhing in agony.

<949h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash vanin

Vanin sings 'Bring forth my bow of burning gold!
Bring arrows of icy ire!
Bring forth the sleet! O Clouds unfold!
And bring my blades of fire!'
Vanin's ball of fire === OBLITERATES === you!
Vanin's ball of fire === OBLITERATES === the Nightwalker!
Vanin's fiery illusion EVISCERATES Kiraava!
Vanin is writhing in agony.

<772h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS Kiraava!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin is writhing in agony.

<772h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Kiraava's trip misses Vanin.
Vanin is writhing in agony.

<772h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
Closing in, you savage Vanin's face with your teeth!
Your savage feeding MANGLES Vanin!
Vanin appears momentarily stunned as shock sets in!
You slam into Vanin, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Vanin.
You can't find the opening you need to kick Vanin while he's down.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<772h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

The thrill of battle spurs you to ignore the blood you've shed thus far!
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<799h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin parries your black light.
Moving quickly, Vanin avoids your poisonous bite.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<799h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash vanin

The Nightwalker slides back into the shadows from whence it came.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<799h 131m 265v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Kiraava's trip misses Vanin.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<806h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS Kiraava!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<806h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
You are unable to find an opening to savage Vanin's face with your teeth!
You slam into Vanin, and send him flying!
Your bash scratches Vanin.
You can't find the opening you need to kick Vanin while he's down.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<806h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin's thrust misses Kiraava.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<806h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Kiraava's trip misses Vanin.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<806h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> bash vanin

The thrill of battle spurs you to ignore the blood you've shed thus far!
Vanin barely manages to avoid your black light.
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<830h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin deftly avoids Kiraava's roundhouse.
Kiraava's roundhouse misses Vanin.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<830h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>
Closing in, you savage Vanin's face with your teeth!
Your savage feeding *** DEMOLISHES *** Vanin!
You slam into Vanin, and send him flying!
Vanin looks visibly shaken!
Your bash hits Vanin.
You can't find the opening you need to kick Vanin while he's down.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<830h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS Kiraava!
Vanin delivers a blow of deadly force!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin parries your poisonous bite.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<830h 140m 269v 24095tnl 9 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting> punt

Vanin's thrust DISMEMBERS Kiraava!
Vanin's thrust MASSACRES Kiraava!
Vanin dodges your black light.
Vanin dodges your poisonous bite.
Vanin parries your black light.
Vanin is convulsing on the ground.

<857h 143m 315v 24095tnl 10 PM full outdoor civilized lightning fighting>

Vanin deftly avoids Kiraava's roundhouse.
Kiraava's roundhouse misses Vanin.
You slam your foot into Vanin with a vicious thud.
Your vicious punting DISMEMBERS Vanin!
Vanin is DEAD!!
You land the killing blow against Vanin.
Vanin's heart is torn from his chest.
One of the Sultan's patrolmen has arrived.
One of the Sultan's patrolmen has arrived.
One of the Sultan's patrolmen yells 'A criminal! To arms! To arms!'
You yell 'Help! I'm being attacked by one of the Sultan's patrolmen!'
You parry one of the Sultan's patrolmen's cleave.
You parry one of the Sultan's patrolmen's cleave.
One of the Sultan's patrolmen is in perfect health.

I think this is a hero-range-ish fight, so therefore:

1) Everything relevant is probably already at 100%, and

2) Vanin probably has at least his full dex, isn't missing much if any strength, and therefore has a low carry weight, and

3) He's high enough level to get hasted by Bloodthirst.

Strange bracers FTW!

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