Noble encounter power – Venomous Blossom
For my friend’s new martial controller, the noble class, there is a level 3 encounter power called “Venomous Blossom”. Here’s the flavour text:
You make a wild slash against all adjacent opponents with a poisoned blade.
I used it to great effect in a previous playtest session.
For roleplaying purposes, I made up an attack sequence based on that. I hold my broadsword vertically, then pivot it so it’s horizontal, and point it at the enemy. Then I bring my non-sword arm up and hold it against the end of the hilt with my palm. Then I thrust the sword forward, piercing the enemy. Then I jump up and cry “Venomous Blossom!”, similar to those computer roleplaying video games, complete with slight echoes of the power name shouted.
You know what? Let me draw you the action sequence:






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