Abalasster 0 Posted November 16, 2019 #1 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 (Continuation from "Once More Into the Breach") Abalasster stepped out from the portal into the frigid village that was Snowfrost. It had been a while since he had been here, but with what the NPC in the forest had mentioned, he felt driven to come to this floor, and seek out whoever the hell this "Yasha" was. He wasn't given much to go on, only that this "Yasha" was attempting to kill this NPC, and caused them to flee to the first floor. This alone was enough to tempt his curiosity. "What drives and NPC to leave their floor" He thought to himself, "and should that even be possible?" Maybe he happened upon some kind of side quest, or maybe it was something more sinister. Whatever it was, the facts on the table were that this NPC wanted another NPC dead, and the floor to search was the 4th floor. Abalasster just shook his head, "Not much to go off at all" he murmured. In his mind he thought, "Well, where does one go when they have only rumors to base things on?" And thus, he began to make his way to the tavern. "If anyone knows anything" he thought to himself, "Its that lot"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 20, 2019 Author #2 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Upon entering the tavern, Abalasster instantly wanted to leave. The putrid smell of vomit and depravity assaulted his nostrils and he was compelled to return to the fresh air that remained outside. But, if he was to get to the bottom of this mystery, he'd need to push through it. Abalasster continued on into the tavern, and took a seat at the bar. From what he could see, he was the only player character among the patrons. "Good start" he thought to himself, "I should be able to pursue this on my own". He ordered a water from the bartender, and some bread for Khepri. As the bartender left to go and get Abalasster's order, he looked around the tavern at its inhabitants. The population was on the lower side, but still a decent amount inside the establishment. "Maybe one of them knows" he thought. However, Abalasster was brought back to attention when the bartender returned with his order. "Anything I can get ya?" they asked, sitting down the water and the bread. "Actually" Abalasster responded, "There is something. Ever heard of someone called "Yasha?" Heard that I could find him on this floor. Before the bartender had a chance to respond, a voice called out from behind Abalasster, one that was especially cold and gruff. "Whats this about Yasha"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 20, 2019 Author #3 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Abalasster turned around to see a giant of a man standing up and staring at him. The way that the voice sounded, it seemed to match this individual. He began to march closer towards Abalasster, with each step seeming to shake the establishment. Once the two came face to face and Abalasster could smell the booze that was emanating from the man, he decided to speak again. "I'll ask 'gain" he began, with contempt in his voice, "What's this 'bout Yasha". Abalasster took a drink of his water and then stood up to be closer to eye level with the man. He was still about a head taller than the silver-haired adventurer, but that didn't curb his ambition. "I need to meet with them" Abalasster shot back confidently. The large man let out a viciously sharp laugh. "Can't be done" he said, after he had concluded laughing. Abalasster wasn't impressed. In fact he was getting irritated. He needed to find this Yasha, and this oaf wasn't doing anything to help him. "Do you even know where I can find Yasha" Abalasster asked. "Oh I know where to find him alright" the large man grinned, "and it'll cost you if you want to find out" "Name your price" Abalasster remarked, trying to get the upper hand in the situation. "There's this beast outside of town" the giant began, "Been causing some of the folk some trouble. Kill it and I may just tell you where to find Yasha" "Deal" Abalasster said, as he extended a hand for the man to shake. The two did so, and Abalasster made his way out of the Tavern. "Wait" the man called, "you don't even know what it looks like" "I'll find it" Abalasster called back, "Or die trying"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #4 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Abalasster marched from the tavern out into the cold of the Fourth Floor with one thought on his mind, "Find this damn beast". Supposedly it was terrorizing the local population that traveled the roads, and whilst that wasn't much to go on, it was all Abalasster needed to begin his search. He began to set out on the road leading out of town, in hopes of finding whatever "monster" he was supposed to be looking for. Abalasster wandered down the road with his loyal companion Khepri by his side as the snows began to pick up. The torrent become so bad that it became near blinding, with Abalasster only being able to see a few feet in front of him. His movement was slowed as well as a result of the storm, but he continued to soldier on. The snow became so violent that Abalasster could feel his conscious slipping. Not only was he fighting the snow, but he was fighting to stay upright. Yet, as he continued to fight on both the physical and mental front, he saw something in front of him. It was just a blob at first sight, so Abalasster continued to move towards it, and as he did it began to slowly manifest itself. Abalasster could make out that the creature was brown in texture and seemed to be made out of wood, and as well had the head of an elk. "This must be the monster" Abalasster thought. Whilst the snow was still bombarding him, he drew his rapier shakily to face his opponent. As he did however, the beast let out a pulse which disrupted the biting frost. Abalasster found his surroundings much different from when he first embarked. He was no longer on the road, and now seemed to be in some forest clearing. However, his surroundings didn't matter. All that mattered was killing this beast... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #5 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) ID# 130550 BD: 7 +2 (9) MD:1 Abalasster 220/220 En 18/22 Beast of the Wild 110/110 (90/110) Abalasster decided that it would be he who would make the first move in this engagement. He charged the creature, evading its attack at it slammed its lumbering around down in an attempt to crush him. With the monster's guard lowered, Abalasster moved in to attack. He made 4 precise strikes into the monster's exposed side. The beast let out a horrid cry of pain as Abalasster began the assault, and tried to attack once more in an attempt to get Abalasster away from it. Yet it was too late for the beast, for Abalasster had already moved by the time it send its lumbering arm crashing into the spot in the snow where Abalasster once stood. "Nice try big fella" Abalasster said as he readied himself to attack once more, "But you'll need to be quicker than that"... Edited November 28, 2019 by Abalasster Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #6 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 ID# 130551 BD: 4+2 (6) MD: 3 Abalasster: 220/220 14/22 EN Beast of the Wild: 90/110 (70/110) The Beast, now enraged due to Abalasster's successful hit, decided to go the offensive. It let out a battle roar as it charged, with its large blunt arm raised. The Beast intimidated Abalasster for sure. The power behind the Beast's blows seemed like they would pack a serious punch, but Abalasster found that if he was able to move a just the right time in the Beast's attack, he could dodge to blow altogether. And so he did. Just as the Beast was about to land a crushing blow, Abalasster rolled to the side, evading the attack and putting him at an advantageous position to strike at the Beast. He peppered the monster's side with four new holes, and like before, moved away before the Beast could retaliate. It again, let out a painful cry as it slammed its arm into the ground with rage. It turned to face Abalasster, with a newfound rage in its eyes. "Looks like I pissed him off" Abalasster thought, as he tightened his grip on his rapier... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #7 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 ID# 130552 BD: 9 MD: 4 Abalasster: 220/220 10/22 EN Beast of the Wild: 70/110 (46/110) Abalasster and the monster stared each other down, the monster reeling from the 8 holes that Abalasster had created in it, whilst Abalasster was untouched. The monster was now beginning to breathe heavily, whilst Abalasster was breathing just fine. "C'mon" Abalasster thought to himself, "just got to land a few more hits". The two continued to stare each other down, neither wanting to make the first move. Abalasster knew he had the upper hand, so he remained stationary, waiting for the monster to put itself in an even worst position. The two stared each other down as minutes past by. That was until the Beast seemingly got impatient and rushed towards Abalasster. "Perfect" he thought, as he readied himself for an attack. The Beast rushed up, raising its arm and slamming it down, and just as before, Abalasster moved out of the way of the attack. This time, he sent four strikes into the Beast's legs, two into each leg. This caused the Beast to buckle, and fall to its knees. "Alright" Abalasster thought to himself, "Final stretch"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #8 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) ID# 130561 BD: 4+2 (6) MD: 10 Abalasster 220/220 (192/220) EN 6/22 Beast of the Wild 46/110 (26/110) Abalasster rushed forwards towards the monster. It was incapacitated and on its knees on the floor of the forest clearing, so this was a perfect opportunity for Abalasster to land another blow on the Beast. Abalasster ran to the Beast, and as before, let loose four strikes into the Beast, this time into its chest. The monster, who was still on its knees, let out a roar of pain, and used it arm to swat Abalasster off of it. This time however, Abalasster wasn't fast enough to get away from the Beast's strike. He was sent flying backwards, crashing into the snow. He felt a sharp pain in his chest as he began to pull himself up from the forest floor. "Alright" Abalasster mumbled to himself, "I can see that you deal a blow"... Edited November 28, 2019 by Abalasster Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #9 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 ID# 130562 BD: 2+2 (4) Fail MD: 6-1 (5) Abalasster 192/220 (194/220) EN 6/22 Beast of the Wild 26/110 (26/110) Abalasster and the Beast stared each other down as Abalasster raised himself out of the pile of snow that he had been knocked into. The two were now both suffering wounds. Abalasster's chest was sore due to the monster's strike against him, and the Beast was barely hanging on to life as it slowly rose to its feet. Abalasster twirled his rapier as he began to close the gap between himself and the Beast, whilst the Beast remained stationary, the pain in its legs being terribly unbearable. Abalasster took a position near the Beast, but just out of range of the Beast's strikes. "Alright tough guy" Abalasster began, speaking to the Beast as if it can understand him, "Lets end this right here and now"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #10 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 ID# 130563 BD: 3 MD: 3 Abalasster 194/220 (196/220) EN 6/22 Beast of the Wild 26/110 (26/110) Abalasster and the Beast continued to stare each other down, with neither wanting to make a move. Abalasster continued to size up the beast. It did appear incredibly weak, and was being held together by threads, but still seemed that it could pack a punch if Abalasster made a single mistake. So, Abalasster remained in a firm defensive position, waiting for the Beast to attack. The two continued to lie in wait, biding time for the other to attack so that the other could counter. The monster began to let out roars and shrieks, in an attempt to drive off Abalasster, but it was to no avail. "Scream all you want" Abalasster remarked, "I got a job to do and your standing in my way"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #11 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 ID# 130564 BD: 6 MD: 9 Abalasster 194/220 (171/220) EN 2/22 Beast of the Wild 26/110 (6/110) Abalasster decided that he would make the first move. The Beast was too incapacitated by its leg wounds to do charge at Abalasster, so he decided that if he wanted to end this Beast, he would need to do it on his terms. So Abalasster charged the Beast, and dodged a strike in the process. He weaved between the Beast's legs, and left four new holes in its wake. These four new strikes were enough to cause the Beast to buckle under its own weight once more, and sent the behemoth plummeting towards the ground. However, as it fell, it swung once more, knocking Abalasster far back into the snow and against a tree. The pain of the collision hurt for sure, but Abalasster climbed back up to his feet momentarily. He had gone through much worse pain. He looked over to the Beast, which was now lying on the floor of the forest. "Let's finish this"... Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Abalasster 0 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #12 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 ID: 130565 BD: 9 +1 MD: 10 Abalasster: 171/220 (173/220) En 2/22 (2/22) Beast of the Wild 6/110 (0/110) Abalasster walked over to the Beast, which was now wheezing as it lie on the floor of the forest. Abalasster stood over it, looking into its beastly eyes. "It was a good fight" Abalasster remarked, as his grip tightened on his rapier. The monster let out a slight groan as it looked up at Abalasster. They both knew that the beast's life was forfeit. "You won't be troubling anyone anymore" Abalasster raised his rapier and plunged it into beast's head, killing the monster. And as the life left the beast, Abalasster took the beast's head. "Proof for that bastard in the tavern" Abalasster spoke to himself. With his trophy of the beast, he departed the clearing, on his way back to the safety of Snowfrost... Loot ID:130566 LD: 11+4 (15) CD: 9 Rare Armor/Shield 550 Col. 4 Bonus Mat. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
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