:: Giant hornets

You fail to see the hollow log rotting away in the tall grass by a bend in the path until you're right next to it, and by then it's too late. Loud buzzing drowns out the sounds of nature. One by one, a handful of giant hornets appear, each as long as your arm, staring coldly at you as they dance on the breeze.

<<set $enemy = all_monsters.hornets>>\
<<set $enemy.score = $enemy.base>>\
<<set $enemy.wounds = 0>>\

@@text-align:center;
[[You must deal with them -> Giant hornet battle]]
@@

:: Giant hornet battle

A handful of giant hornets are buzzing around you, weaving deadly patterns. Their wings flash in the sun like daggers with every sudden change of direction.

(this $enemy.score-point creature is armed with +$enemy.weapon.damage $enemy.weapon.name)

* [[Attack -> Attack hornets]] (roll 2d6 + Muscle)
* [[Bewitch -> Bewitch hornets]] (roll 2d6 + Magic)
* [[Flee -> Flee hornets]] (roll 2d6 + Mischief)

:: Attack hornets [nobr]

<<set _modifier = $player.muscle + $player.buffs.muscle>>
<<set _roll = roll_dice(2, 6, _modifier)>>

<<if _roll > $enemy.score>>

You stare down the creatures, not letting your guard down for a moment. One of them darts a little too close; with a swift swipe, you swat it out of the air. 

  <<set _damage = _roll - $enemy.score + $player.weapon.damage>>
  <<set _damage = adjust_damage(_damage, $enemy.armor)>>

  <p>(You roll _roll, dealing _damage wounds.)</p>

  <<set $enemy.wounds += _damage>>

  <<if $enemy.wounds >= $enemy.score>>
    <p>The remaining hornets scatter in a hurry.</p>
    <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.base>>
    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[You catch your breath and move on -> Search the area]]</p>
    @@
  <<else>>
    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[The other hornets regroup -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
    @@
  <<endif>>
  
<<elseif _roll == $enemy.score>>

You stare down the creatures, not letting your guard down. One of them swings too close for comfort; you swat it out of the air, but not before it stings. 

  <p>(You roll _roll, dealing $player.weapon.damage wounds and taking $enemy.weapon.damage of your own.)</p>
  
  <<set $enemy.wounds += adjust_damage($player.weapon.damage, $enemy.armor)>>
  <<set $player.wounds += adjust_damage($enemy.weapon.damage, $player.armor)>>

  <<if $player.wounds >= $player.health>>
    @@text-align:center;
      [[You are badly hurt]]
    @@
  <<elseif $enemy.wounds >= $enemy.score>>
    <p>The remaining hornets scatter in a hurry.</p>
    <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.base>>
    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[You catch your breath and move on -> Search the area]]</p>
    @@
  <<else>>
    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[You take a few steps back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
    @@
  <<endif>>

<<else>>

You swipe at the elusive enemies repeatedly. The deftly dodge every single time.
Then one lands on you just long enough to sting. And how it stings!

  <<set _damage = $enemy.score - _roll + $enemy.weapon.damage>>
  <<set _damage = adjust_damage(_damage, $player.armor)>>

  <p>(You roll _roll, taking _damage wounds.)</p>

  <<set $player.wounds += _damage>>

  @@text-align:center;
    <<if $player.wounds >= $player.health>>
      <p>[[You are badly hurt]]</p>
    <<else>>
      <p>[[You take a few steps back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
    <<endif>>
  @@

<<endif>>

:: Bewitch hornets [nobr]

<p>With the flying menaces buzzing around, you frantically wonder what sort of magic might be able to stop such creatures.</p>

<<include "Choose spell">>

<<if $spell_count > 0>>
@@text-align:center;
 <p>[[Cast spell -> Bewitch hornets!]] / [[Think again -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
@@
<<else>>
<p>Unfortunately, you draw a blank.</p>

<<include "Diamond motif">>
@@text-align:center;
 <p>[[Try something else -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
@@
<</if>>

:: Bewitch hornets! [nobr]

<<set _modifier = $player.magic + $player.buffs.magic>>
<<set _effort = $player.spellbook[$chosen_spell].level>>
<<set $roll = roll_dice(2, 6, _modifier - _effort)>>

<p>(you roll $roll against a target of $enemy.score)</p>

<<switch $chosen_spell>>
<<case "Sunburst">><<include "Sunburst hornets">>
<<case "Cold snap">><<include "Cold-snap hornets">>
<<case "Smoke screen">><<include "Smoke-screen hornets">>
<<case "Undergrowth">><<include "Undergrowth hornets">>
<<case "Windstorm">><<include "Windstorm hornets">>
<</switch>>

:: Sunburst hornets

The sun shines brighter as the spell takes hold. You shade your eyes from the dazzling light, but the creatures seem unfazed.

<<include "Diamond motif">>
@@text-align:center;
  [[So much for that -> Giant hornet battle]]
@@

:: Cold-snap hornets [nobr]

<<if $roll >= $enemy.score>>

As your spell takes hold, the air suddenly becomes frigid. Puddles of water on the ground freeze solid; snowflakes form in the air. You clothes are insulated well enough, but the creatures don't fare so well: they slow down noticeably.

  <<set $enemy.score -= ($roll - $enemy.score)>>

  <<if $enemy.score <= 0 || $enemy.score <= $enemy.wounds>>

    <p>In fact they're done for, and soon give up, leaving you alone.</p>

    <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.base>>

    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[Find your bearings -> Search the area]]</p>
    @@
  
  <<else>>

    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[But still they come -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
    @@

  <</if>>

<<else>>

Under your spell, the air suddenly becomes frigid. Puddles of water on the ground freeze solid; snowflakes drift by. You shiver hard despite insulated clothes. The creatures merely circle at a safe distance, then return to sting.

  <<set _damage = $enemy.score - $roll + $enemy.weapon.damage>>
  <<set _damage = adjust_damage(_damage, $player.armor)>>
  
<p>(You take _damage wounds.)</p>

  <<set $player.wounds += _damage>>

@@text-align:center;
  <<if $player.wounds >= $player.health>>
    <p>[[You are badly hurt]]</p>
  <<else>>
    <p>[[You take a few steps back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
  <<endif>>
@@

<</if>>

:: Smoke-screen hornets [nobr]

<<if $roll > $enemy.score>>

Sparks and flame burst from your fingertips, producing a thick plume of smoke that spreads in front of you as if driven by wind. It catches the creatures head-on; they scatter, but for one or two that fall to the ground, twitching.

  <<set $enemy.wounds += $roll - $enemy.score>>

  <<if $enemy.score <= $enemy.wounds>>

    <p>Those that are still airborne fly away and never come back.</p>

    <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.base>>

    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[Find your bearings -> Search the area]]</p>
    @@
  
  <<else>>

    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[The rest still come -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
    @@
    
  <</if>>

<<elseif $roll == $enemy.score>>

Sparks and flame burst from your fingertips, producing a thick plume of smoke that spreads in front of you as if driven by wind. It forces the creatures to scatter and give you some space.

@@text-align:center;
  <p>[[Then they come back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
@@

<<else>>

Sparks and flame burst from your fingertips, producing a thick plume of smoke that spreads in front of you as if driven by wind. It makes the creatures scatter briefly, but then they circle back. One stings.

  <<set _damage = $enemy.score - $roll + $enemy.weapon.damage>>
  <<set _damage = adjust_damage(_damage, $player.armor)>>
  
<p>(You take _damage wounds.)</p>

  <<set $player.wounds += _damage>>

@@text-align:center;
  <<if $player.wounds >= $player.health>>
    <p>[[You are badly hurt]]</p>
  <<else>>
    <p>[[You take a few steps back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
  <<endif>>
@@

<</if>>

:: Undergrowth hornets [nobr]

<p>Strong vines sprout from the ground, growing preternaturally fast. They twist around, forming a fence between you and the creatures, but the latter simply fly over and come at you again.</p> 

@@text-align:center;
  <p>[[So much for that -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
@@

:: Windstorm hornets [nobr]

<<if $roll > $enemy.score>>

At first nothing seems to happen, then a strong wind picks up, and soon grows into a howling gale. The creatures are blown away with a vengeance.

  <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.base>>

  <<include "Diamond motif">>

  @@text-align:center;
    <p>[[They don't come back -> Search the area]]</p>
  @@

<<elseif $roll == $enemy.score>>

At first nothing seems to happen, then a strong wind picks up, and soon grows into a howling gale. The creatures are blown away with a vengeance. One or two never return.

  <<set $enemy.wounds += $player.magic + $player.buffs.magic + 1>>

  <<if $enemy.score <= $enemy.wounds>>

    <p>In fact, they're done for, and soon give up, leaving you alone.</p>

    <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.base>>

    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[Find your bearings -> Search the area]]</p>
    @@
  
  <<else>>

    <<include "Diamond motif">>

    @@text-align:center;
      <p>[[The rest still come -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
    @@
    
  <</if>>

<<else>>

At first nothing seems to happen, then a strong wind picks up, and soon grows into a howling gale. It circles back, turning into a twister as you fumble the spell in the heat of battle. While you rub dust out of your eyes, one of the creatures lands on you and stings.

  <<set _damage = $enemy.score - $roll + $enemy.weapon.damage>>
  <<set _damage = adjust_damage(_damage, $player.armor)>>
  
<p>(You take _damage wounds.)</p>

  <<set $player.wounds += _damage>>

@@text-align:center;
  <<if $player.wounds >= $player.health>>
    <p>[[You are badly hurt]]</p>
  <<else>>
    <p>[[You take a few steps back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
  <<endif>>
@@

<</if>>

:: Flee hornets [nobr]

Screw this. You turn tail and run. They give chase.

<<set _modifier = $player.mischief + $player.buffs.mischief>>
<<set _roll = roll_dice(2, 6, _modifier)>>

<<if _roll > $enemy.score>>

  <p>But you know too many tricks. At length, the buzzing fades. It's just you and the forest again.</p>

  <p>(You roll _roll, getting away unscathed.)</p>
  
  <<set $player.unused_exp += $enemy.score>>

  @@text-align:center;
    <p>[[Find your bearings -> Respite]]</p>
  @@

<<elseif _roll == $enemy.score>>

  <p>You use every trick you can think of, only to find a hovering menace waiting for you at every turn. At least they were too busy to sting.</p> 

  <p>(You roll _roll; it's a stalemate for now.)</p>

  @@text-align:center;
    <p>[[Think again -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
  @@

<<else>>

 <p>And it's no use. Try as you might, a hovering menace is waiting for you at every turn. Another comes from behind and stings.</p>

  <<set _damage = $enemy.score - _roll + $enemy.weapon.damage>>
  <<set _damage = adjust_damage(_damage, $player.armor)>>

  <p>(You roll _roll, taking _damage wounds.)</p>

  <<set $player.wounds += _damage>>

  @@text-align:center;
  <<if $player.wounds >= $player.health>>
    <p>[[You are badly hurt]]</p>
  <<else>>
    <p>[[You take a few steps back -> Giant hornet battle]]</p>
  <<endif>>
  @@

<<endif>>