Xanatos

Xanatos accepts this quest for the leather cloak!

As the cool crisp of the night swept through the area. It gave me a chill down my spine as I emerged from the water of the pond. Ahhh that was so refreshing. It feels nice to be in the water again, I had forgotten how it felt to be surrounded by its fluid grasp. "Just who the hell are you to disturb my peaceful night with all this ruckus.. ?" I hear from aside. A man in black and a hood stood before me,his sword drawn and a yellow icon his name. Damn it, a player killer out here? Just what I needed on my night of relaxation and fun... "Hello there! Sorry if I was disturbing you! Just popping in for a nice night swim."

"Well you carry yourself very well for someone without a course. I would be happy to call you my friend Syo. Your personality is very refreshing to feel. Speaking of refreshing! I am going to go swim in that pond over there! You're more than welcome to join me!" I take off towards a pond in the distance. Finally, something to make me feel like I'm home again! Maybe this can help me to forget all the stress and worry this world causes people like me, Syo, Reu, and Baldur. 

"Haha, thank you Reu, your secret is safe with me. I'm not sure you're going to do great. Half of any battle requires heart and you have plenty of it. I have no doubt that you will succeed in this game as long as you keep your course true. We all need some relaxation every now and then to keep us sane. I'm glad that you are so headstrong in the face of adversity." I notice Syo leaning against the tree. "What do you fight for Syo? What drives you to stay alive in this game? Reu is stronger than most I've met, but not in brawn. But in resolve and character. I hope Syo is just as driven.

Wow. The sight of the first floor in the moonlight was amazing. It brought a great feeling to what I think is my heart. The lake shone brightly with the stars dancing on the water like ballerinas performing just for us. It's hard to believe that this is real to us....almost makes me want to stay here forever. I sit down on a nearby boulder and start to sing..."How fickle my heart and how whoozy my eyes, I struggle to find any truth in your lies....awake my soul...awake my soul.." I always sing when i feel that I'm in life's most beautiful moments. But beauty comes in many forms. In this case, happy or sad.

"Hmmm the mountains huh? Well, with the moon and stars out, I think it's light enough for a nice hike. We will have to be extra careful. But I think it would be well worth the risk. between the four of us I'm sure we can handle any problem on this floor" This will be exciting, maybe i'll get to know these guys as we move up the mountains. "Baldur, you seem to know this area pretty well. Will you take the lead?" I just really want to swim haha and get there in one piece. Maybe these are people that I can trust. But trust is earned, not simply given away.

With the young man approaching, his striking confidence is felt instantly. He carries himself with such poise. Reminds me of a younger me! Dang, hard to think of those younger days. "Hello Syo! My name is Xanatos and this is Reusririasuir.  and Greetings Baldur! I see we are amassing quite the little group out here. Haha how would you all feel about some evening fun?  Reusririasuir and I were just about to take a run and maybe find a water hole to swim in!" Baldur looks quite experienced compared to us. It would be wise to learn whatever I can from him. 

"Haha well my friend I am looking for a good place for some late night fun! Maybe a moonlit run and a quick swim in a waterhole!" He sheathed his sword he means me no harm. I'm glad that that I keep meeting people of good character. I'd hate to spill player blood with my new blade. "I am well aware of the mobs, but don't worry about me, you are more than welcome to join me if you wish. We all need a little time off now and again. The names Xanatos. What pray tell, is your name?" I notice a young man staring up at the sky but decide to wait to bring it to this mans attention also.

After exiting the gates of the city. I began wandering towards the forest. â€‹I'll have to be a little careful out here. No telling what is hiding out there. Still, it's only the first floor. I stop in my tracks to the sound of "Hail!". I look over to see a rather large player heading towards me. Oh lord I hope hes not a friend of that guy I fought in the alley a few days ago. "Hello my friend! Lovely night we have tonight. The moon is full and the stars shine fortune above us both!" Let's see if he is one of those PKers

Obviously this guy was a bit offended at my approach. The kid is like 5" tall, what else am I supposed to think in this situation? I'm just being kind, no need to be so...short with me hehehe. Well at least I know who and where his friends are. I'd better tell him before runs off and almost knocks someone else down. "Majyenta and Bregolas? Yeah I've met them! They are waiting for you in the square. But they may be off into the fields already, farming some exp for the day. What say we join them?

It's been a number of days since I first entered SAO. I've made many friends, but also have made an enemy or two along the way. The parallels between the real world and this world are becoming clearer and clearer the more I look. Loneliness, poverty, murder. They are all still present even in the digital world. I guess that's just the fault of humanity. Wherever we go, chaos and disorder will tend to follow in our footsteps. Feeling this intense weight on my shoulders, I decide it may be nice to get out of the city and see some fresh sights. I think i'll try to find a swimming hole in the moonlight. I've always loved swimming. Day or night I would always find some way to swim in the real world if I was in the mood. I set off past the gates to find myself a good time!

Looking down, a rather short fellow had ran into me in the street. He began to frantically apologize to me, as if his life depended on it. I smiled, "Don't worry my little friend. You seem to be in quite the hurry. Are you in any trouble? or are you just lost in the crowd? This kid seems a little small to be all alone in this city. Maybe I can help him out. Find somewhere he can get his bearings and be safe. It would be a shame to let him get lost in the chaos that surrounds this place. I place a hand on his shoulder. "I'll try to help in any way I can" :D

As I swagger out out of the "The Grand Forge" donning my new rapier and armor. I feel confident as ever. A new sense of purpose and prosperity. I admire the blade of my rapier. Beautiful, elegant, and deadly to boot. I'm sure that this new armament will impress Maj and his companions. I stand in the center of the street trying to figure out which direction I need to head. Hmmm the market is towrads the east, if I can find the right road, I can probably get there alot faster than streaming through crowds of players.

*Dispenses the appropriate Col to Oikawa*

"Haha it's good to know that there are some intelligent sellers in this world!" I'm sure they will serve me well! And if not, trust me, I'll be back. The names Xanato's by the by. Got it memorized? I'll be sure tell my friends about you, maybe help

you get some better buisness!" I say with a kind wide smile. "Thank you again my friend! I hope we can do business again sometime!"

+850 Col to Oikawa

-850 Col from inventory

Oikawa looked a lot younger than I expected. He carried himself with confidence and poise as he asked what I wanted. "I am looking for a new rapier for myself"

*Points to "Digitizer"

"That piece of art looks beautiful! Also a light armor plate for protection."

*points to Lunar Maw*

"That would suit me just fine my good man" 

I hope his weapons are as good as his reputation suggests. I'd hate to be in battle and my rapier crumble before me.

As I wonder the streets of the city I finally stumble upon the blacksmith's shop I had heard about in the crowds. "Gurando Foji" or The Grand Forge. Here works the well known blacksmith Oikawa. I open the door to be greeted by a

breathtaking sight. Swords and Armor lining the walls. It was a beautiful spectacle of fine craftsmanship. Then I see it, a grand rapier mounted on the wall...

"Digitizer...what an interesting name for a rapier. I wonder where the shopkeeper is, or even Oikawa himself?

After wondering the east side market for a while, I spot Maj towering above the others. Advantage to being tall I guess haha. I think I'll sneak up on him. Give him something to get excited about. Who knows? We all might get a laugh out of it.

I sneak and slither through the crowds, slightly crouching to avoid Maj seeing my head above all the others. Now if i can just get past that cluster of sellers, i should be able to poke his side and scare the shiz out of him XD 

But I notice that they seem to be alright just by themselves. Hmm maybe I'll let them find their friend and I'll catch up to them later. I need to find a blacksmith.

This marks the end of this RP. 

Total Loot: Page Bonus:400 col +1 common mat.

Col spent: 50 

I feel a strange sensation. More powerful and rejuvenated. Is this what leveling up feels like? I must have done something to give me enough exp. I did the right thing, I stopped a Criminal and saved a fellow player. In the end, I

have upheld my oath. In the end, My heart was as true as my blade. Its just like I have learned. Some violent problems can only have a violent solution. After all of tonight's events all I could do was walk back into the bar. "How are you doing

now buddy?" the barkeep asked. I smirked and responded, "One of these nights...I'm going to die at night my friend. One of these nights."

I walked out of the alleyway, trying to snap completely out of my buzz. What just happened? Did I just behead an NPC?... You didn't have to do that...you could've let him go... Why so he could just run off and prey on some other innocent

player? No you made the right call. He was too dangerous to be left alive...You know guys like him could change though....you did...yeah but this is a video game, that NPC was programmed to be a criminal. Was he? You don't know that!

We couldn't have saved him! "STOP" I yell out loud startling a few bystanders.

I find Hailey sobbing in the corner. "Like you said...I have a thing for hard luck cases..." I speak softly. "Xanatos....thank you...I'm sorry I ran like that. I just couldn't believe that you had killed someone IRL....but I see now that you killed only in

defense of those you cared about, or so you could survive." Hailey apologized. "Hailey, I was only doing what I thought was right. I couldn't let that man do anything to harm you, player or not." I reassured her. I don't know for sure, but this 

guy may have had friends, I should get her away from here. "Hailey...You need to leave...It's not safe being around me right now. This guy may have had friends." I tell her. "But I! I....I understand...Thank you Xanatos...I'll never forget what

you did for me...goodbye..." Hailey said. She ran off into the crowd while I got the loot from the Criminal. 

Loot:7

1 ore. 

The criminal is on his knees, crying at the sight of the blood spilling from his chest. Hmmm he isn't begging for his life yet...so is this really even a player? Or is this just an NPC designed to prey on players? "Are you ready to die, Criminal?" I speak to the man. The man spits in my face and curses at me. "F*** you prick" he spats out. "Very well then...rest in piece" I utter.

BD:7

MD:1

I behead the man with one swift strike of my blade. His blood spilled into the alleyway. Hmmm no orange on my name, so it must have been an NPC. 

The criminal walks up to me. "Hahahaha, how pathetic. Little guy wants to be a hero huh? Well let me show you what happens to heroes in my city!" he goads. Taking advantage of his distraction, I lunge up at his chest.

BD:6

MD:3

"ARGH!" the criminal grunts as my rapier pierces his right lunge straight through! "Last time I checked, I'm not the one standing less than 6 feet tall...asshole" I remarked. As long as i draw breath, I will never give up!

Dmg: Xanatos 8/11 (0 from Criminal)

Dmg: Criminal 2/6 (2 from Xanatos)

The criminal smirked, realizing that he also dealt some damage. I reared back and slashed towards his neck to finish him. "This one's for Alexandra!" I yell as I make my move.

BD:2

MD:9

The criminal, anticipating and taking advantage of my brashness, stuck the dagger deep into my left arm. Well this feels oddly familiar. I stumble to my knees. No...It wont end here...I wont let this asshole have the satisfaction of my pain.

Dmg: Xanatos: 8/11 (2 from criminal)

Dmg:Criminal 4/6 (0 from Xanatos)

I stand up as best as I can. My vision fairly blurred I could make out a mans shape a few feet away. I pulled my rapier from it's sheathe. "Stop it right now you bastard!" I call out. "Xanatos! don't do it! I'm not worth it!" Hailey cried. I smirk, "Anyone who needs hope in their time of need is well worth it". I charge in and stab at the man, aiming for his heart.

BD:5

MD:5

My lunge makes its mark, piercing deep into his chest. He yelled loudly. Hailey screams out at the sight of the blood. But something didnt feel right...I notice a small dagger in my side...damn...

Xanatos: 10/11

Criminal: 4/6

Dmg: 2 from Xanatos on Criminal (1+1 from skill=2)

         1 from Criminal on Xanatos.