Ariel - The Crowned Lion

Outside it was still sunny, even if the building covered almost every post with their shadows. Ariel took a look at the time displayed on her HUD, it showed 18:45. "Plenty of time, this will be like evening exercise, to stimulate my appetite" she thought while whistling a random song. The town looked as busy as always. Heavy armored players as well as normal players were gathered around performers, some apparently drunk, singing with him and getting things thrown at them. passing that scene Ariel interrupts her whistling to chuckle, then continues walking towards the gates.

Ariel's shop started to prosper, she finished the items she had to do for her offer in the opening day. And a couple of paid items as well. But now she was running low in materials, The one she got previously were already all used. She decided to close the shop for now as it was a little before evening. She would go again hunting and then go collect some cotton. She thought of going to a blacksmith and get some new, better tools. The one she had were good but...she feel like with better tools she would make even higher grade items. But she left that thought in a corner of her mind, for now she would go hunting wolves and boars.   

 

The quality you're wanting with what you described will be 400 col

I'll add a perfect tailor made item (light equipment) to that and we have a deal, PM me with the completed form so that I start working on it.

Item: [insert a Item name ]

Item type : [ Light armor/Vanity Item/ Headpiece/Belt/ Boots etc..please restrain from putting iron/steel or any kind of metal equipment] 

Quality: Perfect

Enhancement: [chose what do you want the item to have ex: +1 acc / hp/eva etc.]

Shop: [leave this space blank the shopkeeper will fill it]

Description : [add a detailed exterior description of the item you want] 

 

for more info about the enhancements available click HERE

well what can I say this guy's work is amazing and seeing how he didn't post more of his work imma do him a favor and make him a little well deserved publicity. next you have the sketches he made for me and 1 pose that I colored.

I especially love how he drawed the rapier.

ID: 7364 CD: 1

They were finally in the middle of the desert, Ariel took a look around her...sand everywhere, Red by her side Brayden in front and Raeyliff a bit in the back. They had to keep their eyes wide open in case some mobs show up, but until now nothing appeared. A gust of wind passed them, Ariel then changed her gaze towards the sky. It was super hot there, but she somehow could manage with her light summer-like clothing. IRL she wouldn't be seen wearing such revealing outfit, but in this game she decided to alter and maybe improve certain aspects of her personality and appearance. It's not like she was insecure about her looks, but under her father's training she had little time to go shopping with friends and buy what people see as "girly" clothes. She revealed a sad smile for a fraction of a second upon remembering a certain fragment from her past. But brushed it quickly when the wind blown and she prevented her skirt from rising, slightly blushing. In the same time her HP bar dropped by 1 but she didn't notice.

I know this is a serious topic but allow me to recommend you chapter 16.5 of the light novel, I know it was released separately from the LN because of the R-rating. But it can be added as part of canon since it was written by the original author. And I think reading it would prove quite ....contradictory to your theory.

about fact 3... here is a resume that I got from SAO WIKI, on SAO volume 9, Interlude I [spoilers ahead]

...

Asuna and Kazuto take the train to the former's home in Setagaya while holding hands. Asuna recalls a scene in Sword Art Online where Kirito nearly dies in «Granzam» on Aincrad's 55^th Floor. She then turns to another memory in which they held hands while they watched the floating castle collapse. She was shaken out of her daze when Kazuto stops and turns to her to talk to Asuna about his plans of going to America to study. He invites Asuna to come with him, to which she accepts, wanting to stay at his side forever. ...

if he was sexually inclined towards men I think he would've asked somebody else to accompany him.

another extract from the SAO wiki timeline [spoilers ahead]

October 24th

• Kirito and Asuna request leave from the "Knights of the Blood".[citation needed]
• "The Day Before" takes place: Kirito, Asuna and Argo took the "Wizard of Oz" side quest. After that, they get married on this day.[100]
• Sword Art Online Material Edition 10 (16.6) takes place.[101]
• 17:19 Kirito and Asuna get married.[101]

October 25.

 

• Sword Art Online Material Edition 11 (16.7) takes place.[102]
• Sword Art Online Material Edition 12 (16.8) takes place.[103]
• 16.8.5[citation needed]
• Kirito and Asuna move into their new home on the 22nd Floor.[104]
• Sword Art Online Material Edition 13 (16.9) takes place.[105][106]
• 17:19 - Sword Art Online Material Edition 14 (Sugary Days 5) takes place.[107]

so they get married in-game before buying the log house at the 22^th floor, 

That reminds me that I need to read the material editions, currently reading SAO volume 12: Alicization Rising.

ID: 7359  CD:10

Item: Boots of the Stealthy
Item type: Boots
Quality: Uncommon
Enhancement: +1 Sneak and Hide
Shop: The Lion's Den
Description : Black leather boots that are lightweight. They make you very quiet when trying to sneak.

Daily attempt#1

23/01/2015

She took Shinex's order and went to the back room, she was in a good mood while she started working at the item. When she finished it she inspected the boots carefully, they matched the description written on the form perfectly.

(Now to get them approved, will edit when that happens)

ID: 7359 CD:10 [Uncommon Item: 3 EXP]

Item: Boots of the Stealthy

Item type: Boots
Quality: Uncommon
Enhancement: +1 Sneak and Hide
Shop: The Lion's Den
Description : Black leather boots that are lightweight. They make you very quiet when trying to sneak.

 

seeing how he stubbornly refused to get up she decided to listen to him and finish it herself. but the wasp was still hovering over X. as she was wearing a short skirt she tried to stab the mob from a distance, but she missed it miserably. her face was turning red as she started shouting embarrassed:" get up already, how long do you intend to lay down there. You know this is supposed to be a serious fight , don't you?"

Id:7332 bd:1

Ariel was thrilled about Shinex's suggestion. but she wanted to help X first, as he seem to have a some difficulties. she rushed towards the second wasp and aimed for its mid body, her aim was a little of but she managed to hit it, forcing it to retreat a little. she took the opportunity to help her fallen friend get up saying: " lets get rid of this one and then look for others."

id: 7329. bd: 7(6+1) [4 dmg]

Wasp: 5/9

(Wind Wasp)

Today was another sunny and peaceful day. The skies were clear and there was no sight of any enemy nearby. The mob Wind Wasp that just spawned followed its predetermined movement pattern. In the same time paying attention to the surroundings, but all was peaceful. Was is the right word as a player started running towards it out of the blue. When the Wasp saw the blond girl it was too late, she already began thrusting her weapon forwards, aiming at its abdomen. Her strike knocked it back a bit and got its hate, but when it decided to counter-attack the girl backed up making it miss her completely. After her came a couple of male players that tried to strike it, but this time it was prepared and successfully dodged their attacks. 

ID: 7322 MD:2

Wind Wasp: 4/9

(Ariel)

WHen she saw that her companions missed their attempts, Ariel stormed towards the mob again this time aiming for its head. But this time her aim was a little off and she managed to barely stab her in its abdomen again. But that was enough to deplete the mobs HP completely, the mob then shattered into millions of polygons letting behind only 1 material item and some col. Ariel then turned around with a smile on her face saying: ":D what do you think?"

ID: 7323  BD: 7 (6+1) LD:14

Ariel: 17/17

Wind Wasp: 0/9

Loot: 1 Material && 45 gold

"Why thank you*she looks at the player's name in the party list*..X. Follow me then." she decided to go with that name after visiting his shop. Then she takes a better look in front, indeed there was a Wind Wasp. Without awaiting their reply, she started running towards the mob with her full speed. As the name suggested she saw a giant wasp that floated midair.When she got close to the mob, Ariel thrusted her rapier aiming straight at the wasp's abdomen.

ID: 7312 BD: 10(9 + 1 acc) [DMG:5/ 4+1 crit)

ID: 7313  CD:12 

Item: Lion's Protection

Item type : Light Armor: Vambraces & Shoulderpads

Quality: Perfect

Enhancement: Savage Attack*  +1 ACC
Shop: The Lion's Den

Description : A set of matching shoulderpads and vambraces that resemble steel, that is in fact lion skin, dyed to emulate actual metal. It has the same hardness, that upon impact it even makes the same sound effect. It's a light armor item but it offers almost the same protection as as a heavy armor piece. 

Savage Attack* - The armor parts strike fear into the attacker, the effect activates on a natural Enemy Battle Dice of 6-8, dealing 2 damage in return.(Thorns+2)

Daily Attempt#4

22/01/2015

After another normal item Ariel decided to work on a item of her own. Making detailed designs and careful planing in the end she managed to make herself a item that she is proud of.

ID: 7313  CD:12 [Perfect Item: 8 EXP] (ups.. sry Shinex, but imma make this item for myself given the rare opportunity:)) )

Item: Lion Protection

Item type : Light Armor: Vambraces & Shoulderpads

Quality: Perfect

Enhancement: Thorns* , +1 ACC
Shop: The Lion's Den

Description : A set of matching shoulderpads and vambraces that resemble steel, that is in fact lion skin, dyed to emulate actual metal. It has the same hardness, that upon impact it even makes the same sound effect. It's a light armor item but it offers almost the same protection as as a heavy armor piece. 

 

Thorns* - Activates on a natural Enemy Battle Dice of 6, 7 or 8, dealing 2 damage in return.

Daily Attempt#3

22/01/2015

She started working with the materials she got and finally made a decent item.

ID: 7311 CD: 6 LD:18 [Good Item: 2 EXP]

 

Item: [Random name ]

Item type : Vanity Item 

Quality: Good

Enhancement: None
Shop: The Lion's Den

Description : [random description]

Daily Attempt#2

22/01/2015

Ariel started working on a random project...she finished a ugly item that she decided to dismantle and reuse the material.

ID: 7310  CD:5 LD:16 [Bad Item: 1 EXP](material salvaged)

I like the one you made with the 3 poses. I would want one like that + a sword image, all in the same picture. A little more detailed thought, you can leave the background transparent since I'll be using photoshop for detailed pics..I just need basic material to work with..my drawing skills are almost inexistent. I'm willing to offer you tailor made perfect items and some col.

PS: I've done my char with Heromachine 3(so her picks are pretty detailed), but can't get decent poses with just that. These are the poses I would like: 

Tell me how much will it cost, so that I can get a general idea.

Guarding stance:

http://charleyzito.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/turn.mp4.mp4

except that she doesn't keep her head a little bent forwards, she looks you in the eyes.

 

Thrusting stance:

well.. right handed not left handed. The mirror image of this one.

 

"En garde" stance:

Ariel's picks and stats:

Eye color: 25% Gray BDBDBD

Makeup/Eyeliner?: RGB Cyan 00FFFF

Eyebrows: Black 000000

weapon:

Description : A rapier, that is a little heavier than the basic one, with a black colored blade.[rapier hilt parts] A quillon that has a silver rose on the side and langets that appear to be vines(like in the pic before) in the same black color as the blade and with silver tips. The handle is made of a dark colored leather, the knuckle bow and the pommel the same color. The pommel ends like a katana, not with a bulb.(just like the end cap in this pic, without the grip). A blade made to inspire fear in it's users opponents.

Things were happening to fast around Ariel and she couldn't keep track of all, Firstly she noticed that Lessa, her guild master, was as oblivious to the situation as Ariel. When she addressed the pink haired girl named Mari, Ariel was surprised by the familiarity of her voice..she sounded somehow like a big sister scolding her younger sister. This alone made Ariel realize that she might have over-reacted to this situation, but the fact remained that there was a person lying on the ground with a dagger in his chest. Despite that he was in a pretty chatty mood, talking to the one that apparently stabbed him about family, friends and guild. Meanwhile another player made his appearance, one of her guild's members the orange player Daeron. After nodding at the new arrival, she quickly sheathed her sword and rushed by the wounded's side and pulled the blade with all her might. She then placed her hands over the open wound, she knew that her action might produce him some pain, but its was better than that dagger draining slowly draining away his life. While applying pressure, she searched her inventory for some healing potion or cristal...no luck. She then took a breath and tried to analyze the situation.

Firstly, most of them appear to be in the same guild, led by the pink haired girl...next, Kosan appeared to like/love and hate her in the same time, and they are just having a lovers quarrel...much like true love...Then all the persons, except Ariel, seemed to know, to an extend, that unstable pink haired chick. That made her feel a little marginalized, but she immediately brushed away that thought, thinking about asking her guild members about her, when thing calm around here.

She decided for now to tend to the guy's wounds and observe the others actions, she might learn more of the mess about the situation she got herself into this time...with two PKers around, things might not settle out quietly. She thrusted, to some degree, her guildmember...but the unknown pink haired girl, that changes her mood, like a girl changes clothes (K.P. reference)..not so much.

She then turned towards the wounded saying softly: "Hang in there, I don't know exactly what's going on here, but I won't let you get hurt even more." 

Ariel started checking her inventory out of boredom...then she saw a item unfamiliar to her and clicked on it. When it materialized in her hands, she recognized that it was Kosan's order. With a small grin on her face he asked the guy after red left and before he walked away "How about an exchange, the hooded coat you ordered for the rapier I just ordered,seems fair enough.

Daily attempt #1

22/01/2015

Ariel started working on the last form from the first day opening offer. It was a hood that didn't had any extra features despite its look. She made it as quick as she could and was surprised to see that it turned out exactly as in the description.

ID: 7290  CD: 7 [Good Item: 2 EXP]

Item: The Darkin Coat

Item type: Light armor: Coat with hood
Quality: Good
Enhancement : None
Shop: The Lion's Den
Description : A dark coat that covers the armor , but it has armourish look(look signature for details) , made out of high quality materials.. 

"Sounds easy enough, the typical 'go to x and back' quest."though Ariel. She then changed her gaze towards the girl in red "Well, you kind of look like the little Red Riding Hood from the Grimm brother's fairy tale, so I think that name suits you well. As for the quest..it looks like its perfect for a low lvl like me." she shows a small grin and started walking with her, continuing "do you know something about the rewards?" she hoped that it wasn't just some col reward, that she could make by just working in her shop. She hoped for some skill points and with a little luck some skill that didn't appear in the skill tree, something that will bring her closer to her goal. "Do you know what mobs should we be expecting in the desert?" she then turned around towards the guys and said in a cheerful voice: "Hurry up or we'll leave you guys behind." 

Ariel was in the back room when she heard the entrance bell, she went up to see 2 people, one probably was here for his item so she went back and got the boots. She put them on the counter and said:

"This are the ones, right? Hope you like them and see you around:D"

- ITEM

She then turned towards Shinex:

"Oh back so soon? She looks at the form he handed her.

"Sure, I'll make that item for you."

 decided to take this quest with a couple of people. - Shinex 

I'll be one of those join him.

"Nice to meet you I'm Ariel" she then looked at the new guy and recognized him from the shop where she buyed the monster grenades. "Hey good to see you again,I wasn't planning in doing a quest, but sure.. I'll join you." she said with a smile.She wasn't there for that exact purpose but doing a quest can be considered training as well, right? She then sent them a group invitation. "Do you know from where we get the quest, is it a NPC in town or we just have to find the mob? also..what is the quest about?". She started asking for informations, she agreed to join them..but to do what?

Ariel was going window shopping through the floor 1, she sees a stone-brick stop. Somehow she felt tempted to enter and stepped inside. There were 2 former clients of hers in there. As she entered went to the wooden desk in the center, she nodded and asked the owner.

"You didn't say you were a blacksmith. I was looking for a place to get myself a new blade. How much would it cost me for a rapier like this?" she handed him a order form that she completed at her place. "I will go in a quest soon and I want to be prepared."

 

Item: Thorny Nightmare

Item type : Rapier

Quality: Rare/Perfect(preferably perfect)

Enhancement: +1 acc  +1 or 2 Dmg
Shop: 

Description : A rapier, that is a little heavier than the basic one, with a black colored blade.[rapier hilt parts] A quillon that has a silver rose on the side and langets that appear to be vines(like in the pic before) in the same black color as the blade and with silver tips. The handle is made of a dark colored leather, the knuckle bow and the pommel the same color. The pommel ends like a katana, not with a bulb.(just like the end cap in this pic, without the grip). A blade made to inspire fear in it's users opponents.

welcome to the party, when you start a rp send me a PM and I'll join in