Baldur

Baldur's eyebrows seemed to almost climb off of his forehead when Oscar pointed out Tesseleth's Fury. That wasn't just Zandra's axe, it had almost seemed a part of Zandra's personality ever since they had reached the third teir and fought that dragon. Baldur had not been there for that one, but he had heard about how much of a slog that was. It, like the most recent boss fight, had stretched the frontlines thin. "She... gave that to you?" Baldur, almost subconsciously, pulled down his friend list to check and see that Zandra was still on it, and alive. "That... I... wow..." The Samurai was speechless for a moment as he tried to process that change of pace. Who was Oscar to Zandra that she would give him that let alone the fact that she would give it up. Did she find something even better? It took him a moment to reboot his brain, and get his train of thought back on track, and he accomplished this by closing his eyes for a heartbeat and shaking his head slightly, as if waking from a dream. "Well then.. um... yes. Food. Hot dogs. Cord definitely needs some mit, hell, it might not be bad for all of us. We definitely need at last a couple points of evasion each. Antioxident to resist the paralyze. And accuracy. Accuracy because with the fight being so long, energy reserves will run low. And if you don't have good accuracy, then the fight will stretch on and we'll start having people run out of energy and start dropping out of the fight." "Why don't we gather up our supplies and we can head up there while we continue to plan." Baldur slid off of the stool and glanced towards the door way. Not wanting to rush the couple, but waiting for them to do whatever they needed before packing up supplies and heading up to the 21st floor, for one of the most challenging quests in the game.

Baldur was a little surprised when he heard that Oscar and Cordelia were dating, through more so because with all the questing they had done together, she hadn't mentioned a boyfriend or Oscar in that way. Maybe that was how I found out about this place the first time? Well, it was not as if they had discussed Baldur's complicated relationship status either, so... tit for tat. It made sense. They had merely been fighting together, discussing builds and strategy, not the distractions of every day life. He would have to ensure he was better at keeping up and being interested in, those he chose to be close to. "I didn't know you had created your own shop, either?" It had been a little bit since they last completed their quest together, but the shock that he didn't know Cordelia had a shop was more of a blow than not knowing she had a boyfriend. Perhaps he was not as observant or as attentive as Baldur thought himself to be. Then, as these surprises tend to come in threes, Oscar suggested the Forgotten Time King. "You mean the <<Betrayal of the King>> Quest?" His dark eyebrows raised in surprised that he would suggest something like this out of the blue. It was not something Baldur would have considered normally. The quest had not been especially difficult when he had Hikoru and Hestia had attempted it, but now he would be going in with someone who was completely unknown to him. Baldur slid over into one of the chrome stools, and considered the thought. "Well, there are a few things we need to know and consider. First, the <<Forgotten Time King>> has a strange hate mechanic. Everyone will need to load up on mitigation and evasion enhancements. I'd strongly suggest Cordelia acquire a safeguard as well, because he can hit decently hard, and has a paralytic effect. Secondly, I am not a tank, and while I can take the hits, I don't have means of holding threat other than DPS and the lucky crit. The third and most challenging is his raw amount of HP. It can drain most people's energy reserves before he ends up dying, due to his above average mitigation. " Baldur tapped the counter as he continued to think aloud. "What is your build Oscar? And if I may be so bold, if you're asking to take on that quest, you must be at least tier 3, correct?" The steel had returned to Baldur's gaze, as he ran through in his minds eye what he felt was an acceptable factor of safety for not just himself, but for Oscar and Cordelia as well. Worst case scenario, I can give Cordelia one of my safeguards... Baldur swiped open his menu, and checked his inventory. Damn. Only 3 left. Still, I wouldn't want anything to happen to her. It's worth it.

Baldur raised his eyebrows when he saw the completed list of food buffs from the man. It was impressive. He and Shield had only dreamed of the day when something like this would be possible, and is seemed like that man was Oscar. Returning his steel blue eyes to the chef, Baldur gave him a smile that says he was delighted and impressed in equal measure. "Then please, I insist. Take these and consider them a... quest reward." At that moment, the door to the back opened up again, and Baldur saw a familiar young face. "Cordelia-chan. I think you still haven't told me about it." His eyes spoke of amusement, and that perhaps this was a common event. "I heard about your shop when I asked around for cooks. I'm afraid I can't remember who it was that told me, but I've been long overdue in coming down here. I am one of those whom you might call a prepper... or perhaps a boy scout. I always come prepared. I wish it were more common, but at this point it might as well be a Unique Skill." Baldur gave a slight smirk that said bemusement, but hinted that it was a point of annoyance. "So, does Cordelia work for you? I imagine it must take a lot of work to fulfill an order this large for the frontline... ah, and speaking of which, I would like to buy some of your accuracy food. And perhaps some Tier 3 overhealth and mitigation, if you have any in stock."

Well $#!7. The scene that played out before the gaijin samurai would have been unlike anything he had ever seen, had he not attended the floor 23 boss fight. This, however, was completely unparalleled for a labyrinth guardian fight. Still, exposition through NPCs was one thing. The chunk of HP it knocked out of Hestia was quite another. She wasn't as burly as humanly possible for a tank, but she could absorb damage like the best of them, and usually anything shy of a floor boss would only chip away at her HP bar. He didn't recall ever seeing Hestia take such a heavy blow before. The lights. It's a shadow. Makes sense. Before anything else could happen, Baldur rushed off towards one of the strange pillars. "Zee, Mac, Hestia. Pull the Shadow spawn away from the lights while we try to turn these bloody things on." Baldur scrambled over the darkened surface of the large mechanical device. He wasn't able to make out any details, but he did finally throw something that felt like a lever. He threw it, and he heard something happening, but he couldn't tell what. "Jon, Ariel, help me with this light." Baldur HP 1540/1540 | EN 108/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23 @Hestia HP: 1634/1970 [-336] EN: 100/176 DMG:17 MIT:214 THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1 BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg Antidote: 3 @Ariel - The Crowned Lion HP: 1630/1630 | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10) | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 @Morgenstern HP 1680/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10) @Macradon HP 1689/1885 | EN 184/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA | 94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery @Zandra HP 2,020/2,020 [-425] | EN 145/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3 Baldur ID#138642 LD: 15 Light #1 Total: 15 Light #2 Total: 0 Light #3 Total: 0 Light #4 Total: 0

Finishing off this pack <<Baldur>> HP: 1296/1350 EN: 83/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN, +54 BH <<Brigand Squatter 1>> HP: 100/700 DMG: 200 ID#138555 BD3 MD (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 2>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138556 BD5 MD (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 3>> HP: 116/700 DMG: 200 ID#138557 BD8 MD (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 4>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138558 BD4 MD (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt *note: Baldur cannot miss. On a BD1+6 absolute accuracy =7 so even with -1 from charge = 6 (hit) Std Col = HPx3(+4x prosperity) =7x ID#138558 LD 3+3=6 CD 9 : 4,900 Col + 1,400 Col & 1 Rare Trinket +2 Mats, +2 Mats ID#138559 LD20+3=23 CD4: 4,900 Col + 1 Perfect Trinket, 1 Perfect Weapon + 1,400 Col, +1,400 Col ID#138560 LD2+3=5 CD11 : 4,900 Col + Nothing + 1,400 Col, +2 Mats ID#138561 LD2+3=5 CD11 : 4,900 Col + Nothing + 1,400 Col, +2 Mats Loot Thus Far: 80,180 Col 24 Tier 3 Mats 2 Perfect Weapon ID: 138540b, 138559b 2 Perfect Armor/Shield ID: 138518a, 138540a, 2 Rare Armor/Shield ID: 138538, 138539b 2 Perfect Consumables ID: 138518b, 138518c 1 Rare Consumable ID: 138539a 1 Uncommon Consumable ID: 138541 2 Prefect Trinket: 138520, 138559a 2 Rare Trinket ID: 138519, 138558

Butt kicking! For justice! <<Baldur>> HP: 1242/1350 EN: 95/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN <<Brigand Squatter 1>> HP: 100/700 DMG: 200 ID#138550 BD 2 MD 6-3 (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 2>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138551 BD 5 MD 7-3 (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 3>> HP: 116/700 DMG: 200 ID#138552 BD 7 MD 4-3 (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 4>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138553 BD 5 MD 10 CRIT Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt | 202 DMG - 94 MIT = 108 DMG Dealt to Baldur *note: Baldur cannot miss. On a BD1+6 absolute accuracy =7 so even with -1 from charge = 6 (hit)

Eviction time! <<Baldur>> HP: 1350/1350 EN: 107/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN <<Brigand Squatter 1>> HP: 276/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 10 CRIT MD PARALYZED Amatsu = 22+2x8= 192 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 2>> HP: 308/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 1 MD 4 (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 3>> HP: 292/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 10 CRIT MD PARALYZED Amatsu = 22+2x8= 192 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 4>> HP: 308/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 5 MD 5 (miss) Amatsu = 22x8= 176 DMG Dealt *note: Baldur cannot miss. On a BD1+6 absolute accuracy =7 so even with -1 from charge = 6 (hit)

Ambush the Brigands with Charge Amatsu! I can't miss! muahaha <<Baldur>> HP: 1350/1350 EN: 119/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN <<Brigand Squatter 1>> HP: 468/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 10 CRIT MD PARALYZED Amatsu + Charge = 22+2+5=29x8= 232 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 2>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 5 MD 7-3=4 (miss) Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 3>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 5 MD 6-3=3 (miss) Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt <<Brigand Squatter 4>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID# BD 8 MD PARALYZED Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt

Scouting out the brigands who are squatting on his house plot 2/2 out of combat turns <<Baldur>> HP: 1350/1350 EN: 132/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC

Nap time! 1/2 out of combat turns <<Baldur>> HP: 1342/1350 EN: 42/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC +1 EN, +45 OOC Healing

Baldur defeats all the babs <<Baldur>> HP: 1297/1350 EN: 41/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN, +54 BH <<Corrupted Baboon 1>> HP: 124/700 DMG: 200 ID#138534BD 1 MD Dead Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 2>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138535BD 6 MD Dead Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 3>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138536BD 9 CRIT MD Dead Amatsu = 23=27x8= 184 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 4>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138537BD 3 MD Dead Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt LOOT IDs 138538 LD 12+3=15 CD 11 | 4,900 Col + 1 Rare Armor/Shield & 1,400 Col, +1,400 Col (even), +2 Mats (odd) 138539 LD 14+3=17 CD 7 | 4,900 Col + 1 Rare Consumable & 1 Rare Armor/Shield, +1,400 Col (Even), +2 Mats (odd) 138540 LD 19+3=22 CD 1 | 4,900 Col + 1 Perfect Armor/Shield & 1 Perfect Weapon, +2 Mat (odd), +2 Mat (odd) 138541 LD 5+3=8 CD 4 | 4,900 Col + 1 Uncommon Consumable, +1,400 Col (even), +2 Mat (odd) Std Col = HPx3(+4x prosperity) =7x Loot Thus Far: 53,580 Col 16 Tier 3 Mats 1 Perfect Weapon ID: 138540b 1 Perfect Armor/Shield ID: 138518a, 138540a, 2 Rare Armor/Shield ID: 138538, 138539b 2 Perfect Consumables ID: 138518b, 138518c 1 Rare Consumable ID: 138539a 1 Uncommon Consumable ID: 138541 1 Prefect Trinket: 138520 1 Rare Trinket ID: 138519

Baldur fights the babs <<Baldur>> HP: 1243/1350 EN: 41/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN, -107 DMG <<Corrupted Baboon 1>> HP: 124/700 DMG: 200 ID#138530 BD 9 CRIT MD 2 (miss) Amatsu = 23=27x8= 184 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 2>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138531 BD 7 MD 1 (miss) Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 3>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138532 BD 6 MD 6 (miss) Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 4>> HP: 132/700 DMG: 200 ID#138533 BD 7 MD 10 CRIT Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt | Babs 201 DMG - 94 MIT = 107 DMG to Baldur

Baldur fights the babs <<Baldur>> HP: 1350/1350 EN: 53/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN, +54 BH <<Corrupted Baboon 1>> HP: 308/700 DMG: 200 ID#138526 BD 7 MD 1 (miss) Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 2>> HP: 308/700 DMG: 200 ID#138527 BD 6 MD 1 (miss) Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 3>> HP: 308/700 DMG: 200 ID#138528 BD 2 MD 4 (miss) Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 4>> HP: 308/700 DMG: 200 ID#138529 BD 4 MD 1 (miss) Amatsu = 22=27x8= 176 DMG Dealt

Baldur immediately jumps into a fight with corrupted baboons <<Baldur>> HP: 1298/1350 EN: 65/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN, +54 BH <<Corrupted Baboon 1>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID#138522 BD 8 MD Paralyzed Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 2>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID#138523 BD 1 MD 1 (miss) Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 3>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID#138524 BD 6 MD 4 (miss) Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt <<Corrupted Baboon 4>> HP: 484/700 DMG: 200 ID#138525 BD 3 MD 7-3 EVA (miss) Amatsu + Charge = 22+5=27x8= 216 DMG Dealt

Baldur finishes off the wolves ID#138511 BD:3 176 DMG Dealt MD Dead ID#138512 BD:8 176 DMG dealt MD Dead ID#138513 BD:5 176 DMG Dealt MD Dead ID#138514 BD:5 176 DMG Dealt MD Dead *note: Baldur cannot miss. On a BD1+6 absolute accuracy =7 so even with -1 from charge = 6 (hit) <<Baldur>> HP: 1244/1350 EN: 76/132 MIT: 94 ACC: 6 DMG: 22 EVA: 3 BH: 54 LD: +3 PSP: x3 | Paralyze BD8-10 | Abslt ACC -13 EN, +1 EN, +54 BH, <<Corrupted Wolf 1>> HP: 84/660 DMG: 200 138518: 4,620 Col+ LD19+3 CD8: 1 Perfect Armor/Shield, 2 Perfect Consumables, +2 bonus mats, +1,320 Col <<Corrupted Wolf 2>> HP: 92/660 DMG: 200 138519: 4,620 Col+ LD8+3 CD4: 1 Rare Trinket, +1,320 Col, +1,320 Col <<Corrupted Wolf 3>> HP: 92/660 DMG: 200 138520: 4,620 Col+ LD19+3 CD:11: 1 Perfect Trinket +3,300 Col (HP*5) +2 material, +2 material <<Corrupted Wolf 4>> HP: 60/660 DMG: 200 138521: 4,620 Col+ LD2+3=5 CD: 3 (nothing) +1,320 Col, +1,320 Col Std Col = HPx3(+4x prosperity) =7x Loot Thus Far: 28,380 Col 6 Mats 1 Perfect Armor/Shield ID: 138518a 2 Perfect Consumables ID: 138518b, 138518c 1 Rare Trinket ID: 138519 1 Prefect Trinket ID: 138520