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The mountains were not as they seemed. At the peak of one in particular, Morningstar glimpsed a pair of cloaked figures working--carrying boxes, or something of the sort, downstairs. The base was well camouflaged. He didn't think he would have noticed it if the ship was taking him straight to it. It drove low, parking next to an unattended slope. He expected it to leave as he dismounted, but the skiff continued to float there, engine running. Where ever they were, the system expected him to come back alive. # roll

There was a strong silence between the two. Mari pressed skin against his blade - just enough so the smallest trickle of red crystalline data fell. She wasn’t afraid. Confused. But not afraid. The weight of the floor bore down on her though, bringing the sins of her past to the forefront of her mind. The tantalizing array of concoctions, the confusion. Mari forced her eyes closed and had to remind herself to breathe. Slowly. Else it’d swallow her up. Once she opened her eyes again she noticed movement - vials strung along his torso. And her curiosity peaked again. Just what was he doing?

His vision faltered, hazy, unable to make out any of the faces around him. His ears rang. His head hurt. He shut his eyes to escape the ache. He reawoke some place else. A gentle breeze tugged him to consciousness, and everything was clear again. He drifted through an overcast sky on a skiff he didn't recognize. There was no one else aboard, players or otherwise. It was quiet--peaceful even. A low rumble came from the engine, but he was far from the busyness of the city now and the hilly outskirts of Floor 26 were largely uninhabited. He looked over the ship's edge. At such a large

Arm held aloft with a hand that damn near made the girls wrist disappear, the knife kept itself pressed against her throat as he'd reach into his rag cover. On an belt, a number of vials and sprays much like a bandolier strung across his waist. A simple bottle with an opaque grey liquid that swirled inside, slid out of its loop as he'd release her wrist. Pressing his index into the top nozzle, he'd start to spray a mist of the stuff onto her skin. An unorthodox recreation of immolation potions and all manner of chemical created a precursor to the final goal, one that he'd hope to perfect one d

The strange contraption spluttered - and with a small puff of acrid smoke which caused Mari to cough several times it had managed to fold itself up into something that one could easily carry. The curiosity grew. There was no way to hide it. Mari was entranced by the device. The doctor - ever silent he quietly worked. It was clear she had many questions. How did it work? Was he going to separate all of that down? “Like a centrifuge…?” She mused to herself. He didn’t answer her. The man packed his things and made to walk away. Their conversation finished there. Mari was going to let him be

The prattling on an on began to fizzle, and with it breathed an obvious interest in his display. A tilt of his head off to one side like a hound, this girl was definitely an odd one. It actually would dig at his pride and self worth, albeit briefly to feel acknowledged. It had been a long time since a chalkboard, a classroom with eyes that matched hers for that brief moment. It was a muddied expression, given her clamp to that weapon of hers hardly went by unnoticed. Blades at the ready, in there spring loaded sheathe beneath his sleeves. Pushing hard causes that device to fold back, and his s

The other player didn’t talk. Mari felt the hairs on the back of her neck stick up- fear? Odd. She hadn’t feared anything in a long time. Not death. Not Prison. Not the blade of another plunged deep into her heart. One hand wrapped tightly around her spear - lest the other player attempt to push her into the river. She wasn’t going to be that easy of a mark. Mari pulled her hand back away from the Stygian River, and silently watched him work. Was he another alchemist? Her eyes shifted to the strange almost steampunk like device as it chugged and turned. Spitting out a small vial fil

The screech of leather would find itself bested, as the machine on his arm stopped being the only thing creating noise. That long beak conveyed an abrupt turn, sharp and ready to pounce. A knife glimmers as it slides out of its right sleeve, finding its sight locked immediately to a sharp contrast of bright orange hair that sprung cleanly from the black. A battle the thing did not want, was not prepared for this time. Yet instead of blades and blood, it instead began to speak... friendly. Yet could be a trick. That notion dismissed the moment the girl chose to disarm herself, and silently Vitr

Floor 10… For such a long time, this place was home to Mari. She revelled in the darkness. Navigating the floor with ease compared to others, at the time being one of the few people who had invested in Night Vision. It bought back some bitter memories. A time where she had made a canocopy of potions and cocktails - ones that dull the senses. Uppers, Downers, ones that drew your deepest desires to light… Why did she do all that again? Did she find some kind of enjoyment from it? …Maybe. Mari did have a fascination with experimenting on and with things. Back then, she had fallen s

The nigh silent outcry of liquid in motion, like rain from a gutter that whispers as it pours. Rough and jagged walls glisten in a bold crimson as the scent of copper fills the air. A facet of a much larger birth, one of malice and decay. The stench, the ripeness, the color. Who in their right mind would ever step foot here? A long bill that protrudes from brackish silhouette, unbothered by the gore or what it stood for. Emerald colored lenses hung just above, a sickly light that broke the void. A small basin to where the river had offered its bounty, a long ragged looking coat opens to reveal

PH <<Assist System Engaged>> Level: 34 Paragon: 40 Tier: 4 True Tier: 9 Final EXP Reward: +20% Activated: True Light Lantern: +1 ACC, +1 LD (Party) Paragon (10): +1 LD while Looting/Searching Guild Rank 3: +3% Final EXP reward Consumed: Bottomless Tea Wares (Gungir's - EVA 2 | VIT 2 [Feast - 152493]) {RAIDOU} [4/6] Loaves of Measureless Bread (Gungir's/Mitigation 3, Overhealth 1 [Feast - 205490]) {GRISWOLD} [4/6] 5-Star Ceaseless Beef Wellington (Gungir's - PROT 2 | EVA 2 [Feast - 205488]) {GAIUS} [1/6] {Filled PROTEIN} Titan's Strength

PH <<Assist System Engaged>> Level: 34 Paragon: 40 Tier: 4 True Tier: 8 Final EXP Reward: +15% Activated: True Light Lantern: +1 ACC, +1 LD (Party) Paragon (10): +1 LD while Looting/Searching Guild Rank 3: +3% Final EXP reward Consumed: Bottomless Tea Wares (Gungir's - EVA 2 | VIT 2 [Feast - 152493]) {RAIDOU} [4/6] Loaves of Measureless Bread (Gungir's/Mitigation 3, Overhealth 1 [Feast - 205490]) {GRISWOLD} [4/6] Unfathomable Red Vials (Gungir's - PROT 2 | ACC 2 [Feast - 205487]) {CELESTE} [3/6] {Filled PROTEIN} Titan's St

PH <<Assist System Engaged>> Level: 34 Paragon: 40 Tier: 4 True Tier: 9 Final EXP Reward: +10% Activated: True Light Lantern: +1 ACC, +1 LD (Party) Paragon (10): +1 LD while Looting/Searching Guild Rank 3: +3% Final EXP reward Consumed: Bottomless Tea Wares (Gungir's - EVA 2 | VIT 2 [Feast - 152493]) {RAIDOU} [3/6] Loaves of Measureless Bread (Gungir's/Mitigation 3, Overhealth 1 [Feast - 205490]) {GRISWOLD} [3/6] Unfathomable Red Vials (Gungir's - PROT 2 | ACC 2 [Feast - 205487]) {CELESTE} [2/6] {Filled PROTEIN} Titan's Strength (Damage

PH <<Assist System Engaged>> Level: 34 Paragon: 40 Tier: 4 True Tier: 15 Final EXP Reward: +5% Activated: True Light Lantern: +1 ACC, +1 LD (Party) Paragon (10): +1 LD while Looting/Searching Guild Rank 3: +3% Final EXP reward CS | Ill Omen in Red CSA | [x1] Grand Mass Parry Consumed: Bottomless Tea Wares (Gungir's - EVA 2 | VIT 2 [Feast - 152493]) {RAIDOU} [2/6] Loaves of Measureless Bread (Gungir's/Mitigation 3, Overhealth 1 [Feast - 205490]) {GRISWOLD} [2/6] Unfathomable Red Vials (Gungir's - PROT 2 | ACC 2 [Feast - 2

PH <<Assist System Engaged>> Level: 34 Paragon: 40 Tier: 4 True Tier: 8 Final EXP Reward: +0% Activated: True Light Lantern: +1 ACC, +1 LD (Party) Paragon (10): +1 LD while Looting/Searching Guild Rank 3: +3% Final EXP reward Consumed: Bottomless Tea Wares (Gungir's - EVA 2 | VIT 2 [Feast - 152493]) {RAIDOU} [1/6] {Filled EVA} Loaves of Measureless Bread (Gungir's/Mitigation 3, Overhealth 1 [Feast - 205490]) {GRISWOLD} [1/6] Unfathomable Red Vials (Gungir's - PROT 2 | ACC 2 [Feast - 205487]) {CELESTE} [0/6] Nisahi

Thoughts danced across the forefront of her mind as she went over the list again, and again. It didn’t seem right. It felt…wrong. Rarely did she see anyone's name topple her own and yet here it was. At least five times that of her own - Mari lost count after the mid thirties. Oscars name carved out in a gentle blue hue - a far cry from the red stains that his hands and cursor must now hold. Taking a life, even just one - permanently scarred someone. Irreparable damage. Even the most hardened of people would struggle with the concept. Should she reach out to him? See if he is okay? Could she ev

Morningstar was positive they could take out another quest boss before days end. According to his notes, part three was located on Floor 10. Admittedly, he had never made it this far. Everything from there on was new to him. In Yomi, he checked his map. The Stygian River was a bit of a walk, but they would have to manage; Floor 10 was notorious for having no modes of transportation besides foot travel. They were trackers, though. Walking was part of the job. "I don't come here much," Morningstar eyed the twin dragons that towered over the front gates. "It's very... grim. I like the s

thread summary Morningstar 2316 EXP | (823/5)*8 + 1000 2347 col | 2000 [quest] + 347 [laurel wreath] Kumatetsu Key Pollux 1495 EXP | (823/5)*3 + 1000 2000 col | 2000 [quest] Kumatetsu Key

Mari was getting frustrated - it didn’t seem to matter how much of the overly fruity cocktail she drank - the quest just didn’t seem to end. After the third drink her head buzzed - to the point where even shifting it from left to right seemed to make the world spin just that little bit more. 3 drinks? Mari was never such a light weight before - then again. She supposed the quest drinks may have been that little bit stronger. “-so you’ll want to hold on tight.” Before Mari really had a chance to react to his suggestion she stumbled backward, and there was an instant sting of cold -

Appearing on floor 27 in the calm town of Ronbaru, Sam was starving. She had only been here a few times, some of the factions had amazing mouthwatering food. Glancing around, it was like a ghost town. Empty drawing boards and paper littered the sidewalks. Quickly she paces up to her destination, she was having a huge craving for steak that was filled with a thin layer of potato that was loaded with spices. When she made the request to Freya it was a hard pass, so now she comes to this large town for the crazy food. Her mouth started to water just from thinking about it. Stopping dead in her tr

The streets of Ordsea continued in a peaceful retelling of its own past. The raids long cleared and players had long moved on. Most didn't even come here anymore, finding that the various cities made the floor far too safe to need there direct intervention. There were bigger fish to fry, more rewards to gain elsewhere. The simplicity of its architecture, the relative calm left much to the imagination. What it failed to present outward was deceptive, for inside the walls of the homes that dotted its territory were all manner of convenience and regality. The shelves of stores were stocked to the

When the light had melted away and her ears had stopped ringing, Yue Hua took a moment to pick her jaw off the floor. And realize that the bear had -- somehow -- survived all of that and was clinging to the last of its health. At that point, killing Kumatetsu was a mercy. Yue Hua rushed in and smacked it before Morningstar could have another go. The bear’s collapsed form fragmented and an update from their quest trackers informed the two of the conclusion of their first hunt. “One down!” Yue Hua cheered, returning her sword to its sheath. She fixed her ruffled hair and clothes then

"A great teacher makes an environment that encourages learning." Ciela rattled off something she'd learned from a professor in college. "Positive reinforcement makes for a better learning environment. Negativity doesn't encourage learning." Ciela smiled at Acanthus. PH in case I get the chance to post at work

“You know…that’s probably one of the smartest things you’ve ever said to me.” About to object, Freyd’s lips parted to find no rebuke, no quip, nor sarcastic remark. He had nothing, because she was probably right, and the realization of it had left him flabbergasted. Grabby hands yanked back her two rescued wards, Mari cradling them like they were newborns, save the suckling went the other way around. Actual glee glowed behind her green eyes, made extra verdant with a sudden greed and hunger for their contents. Freyd saddled the casque up beside him, trying to set it in a way tha

Morningstar didn't even need to direct Yue Hua--she was on the ball. She dove in first, entering with a clean display of sword-work. She completed it with a stun, creating an ideal state for Morningstar to swoop in after her. He followed her lead. Star procced Charge--a bit overkill considering its immovable state, but the chance to show off to his trackers came irregularly and he was a bit of a showoff at heart. The air boomed like a drum and Morningstar flashed forward. The tip of his blade touched the sky. When he drove it down, the birds abandoned their trees. The sleeping bear's