Xanatos

The wounded bandit tried to run out of the tent. I found a piece of wood from the table and threw it at the legs of the bandit. The bandit tripped and fell to the ground, I front flipped over him and pointed Fang straight down at his face. "It's a shame you had to watch your friends die. Oh well, they won't have to worry about it much longer." I plunged Fang at the bandits head.

14415 BD 2 MD 10 Critical +2

I missed the stab and fell, the coward jumping out from the table jabbed his blade into my side while the wounded one punched me in the face.

Xanatos 12/24 (-4)

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 DEAD

Bandit 3 4/12

Bandit 4 12/12

The bandit stood up and faced me down, his friend cowering in the corner. We circled each other, brandishing our weapons. We paused for a moment and charged after each other. Our blades skidded the sand as we ran to our little showdown, at the last second I tossed sand straight into his eye.

14414 BD 8 MD 6-2=4

The sand landed square in his face, blinding him from seeing the blade heading for his chest. Fang cut the bandits arm deep, taking him below half HP. "Looks like your skills have been outmatched my friends."

Xanatos 16/24

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 DEAD

Bandit 3 4/12 (-4)

Bandit 4 12/12

The duo and I were locked in, mirroring the others movements. I moved in a bit closer with every movement, ready to throw them off guard. I flipped over the duo, holding Fang out to cut one of them in the back to separate them out. 

14413 BD 6 MD 7-2 =5

Fang cut the back of one of the bandits. While in pain, the bandit fell on his face straight down on the ground. The other ran for a bit of cover behind the remains of a destroyed table. "You can't hide from fate, bandit." I walked tpwards the bandit with the large gash on his back.

Xanatos 16/24

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 DEAD

Bandit 3 8/12 (-4)

Bandit 4 12/12

I knocked the bandit on his @ss taking him well below the half HP mark. The other bandits swung their blades right past me, breaking the table in front me in half. I hopped over their heads and swept my blade straight across the knocked down bandits neck.

14412 BD 3 +3=6 MD 2 LD 8+4=12

The next bandit shattered into pixels and dissappeared. The two remaining bandits paired up back to back, ready to defend from all angles. Live together die together, justice will be served on you. I waltzed around the duo, ready to strike at a weak point.

 

+1 Material

+12x5=60 Col

Xanatos 16/24

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 DEAD

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

I glared at the remaining bandits, they were going to die today. Nothing was going to stop me from walking out of this tent alive with an inventory full of good sh$%.  The bandits twiddled their swords right before they charged in. I weaved in and out through the menagerie of blades heading for my chest. I managed to stick Fang straight out towards the bandit out of front.

14411 BD 9 Critical +1 MD 5

Fang struck the bandit right in the chest. Their blades passed harmlessly past my person. All it takes is a little grace and tact to win a fight.

Xanatos 16/24

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 3/12 (-5)

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

I picked myself up from off the ground and wiped the blood off of my chin. "Is that all you got?" I yelled as I charged straight in. Now I was angry, I was ready to slaughter these guys if it meant my survival. I slashed and swiped every which way I could just trying to land a blow. I needed to deal some damage if I was gonna live through this.

14410 BD 6 MD 3

I managed to land a cut on the second bandit, in the confusion they managed to deal no damage to me. What a relief...

Xanatos 16/24

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 8/12 (-4)

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

The remaining bandits seemed to find a new resolve in the fact that they knew that I was not messing around. They threw off their cloth to reveal the leather armor underneath, they were ready to go. I turned around to face the backstabbers. "Come at me, I'm ready to get some loot!" I flashed Fang across the next bandit in line, the blade aiming to cut a gash across his chest.

14409 BD 1 MD 10 Critical +2

I plainly missed and fell to the ground, the bandits took their chance and pummeled me farther into the ground. 

Xanatos 16/24

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 12/12

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

I ducked under and over the bandits attacks. They seemed to be getting tired somehow, I guess the constant fighting takes energy from them, not too mention the heat even inside this shaded tent. The bandit's worked so well together, they were obviously trained in the same art and group. I whipped Fang in a frenzy, hoping to scare some of them from engaging me while I took out there friend. 

14408 BD 9 Critical MD 8 LD 13+4=17

My target shattered into pixels before me. His death seemed to anger his friends as they drove their blades across my back.

 

+1 Material

+12x5=60 Col

Xanatos 21/24 (-3)

Bandit 1 DEAD

Bandit 2 12/12

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

I felt a tingling sensation as I felt their blows get closer and closer but to no avail. The more frustrated they get, the more mistakes they will make. Battle is not only the physical combat, but the mental combat as well. Confusion, deception, manipulation. All of these things lead to victory when used correctly. I glided over to my target and aimed to slash him in two from the neck down. 

14407 BD 2 MD 5

The bandit ducked out of my blow and laughed in satisfaction from being able to dodge a fatal blow. Jesus, focus man.

Xanatos 24/24

Bandit 1 4/12 

Bandit 2 12/12

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

The bandits regrouped and charged at me swords wildly slashing through the air. Cries of aggression and attack pounded in my ear as I matched blades. The metal clanging on metal, the slither of the blades sliding on and off of each other. It was a song unto itself at times. Maybe I should incorporate the sounds of metal in my recording. I parried an attack and went straight for the bandits heart.

14406 BD 2 MD 6-2=4 

We managed to dodge each others attacks expertly, weaving in and out like dancers. Damn...next time

Xanatos 24/24

Bandit 1 4/12 

Bandit 2 12/12

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

The bandits rushed at me one by one, slashing and stabbing at me just trying to whittle me down in HP. Clash after clash our blades crossed, each strike becoming more intelligent than the next, they were toying with me. They wanted to see what I could do to them. They had not seen anything yet. I jumped from table to table slashing left and right, until I reached my target and stabbed straight towards his chest.

14404 BD 5 +3=8 MD 2

Fang's aim stayed true, his point pierced the targets chest with precision and managed to bring him below half HP. The other bandits just managed to stay out of my range while i slashed my way through them.

Xanatos 24/24

Bandit 1 4/12 (-4)

Bandit 2 12/12

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

The bandits drew their weapons as I hastily equipped my armor, they had weapons that roughly resembled scimitars. They all grinned with this malicious intent in their eyes. There were only 4 of them but I could tell they were more skilled than my last few opponents. They charged at me ferociously, they were rash and arrogant to think i would not defend myself. I drew Immortal fang and struck at the closest bandit to me.

14403 BD 8 MD 3

Immortal fang cut straight across the first bandit, knocking him against a table in the room. The other bandits seem to cower at the damage dealt to their comrade

Xanatos 24/24

Bandit 1 8/12

Bandit 2 12/12

Bandit 3 12/12

Bandit 4 12/12

I marched over one of the hills of the dunes, in the distance I could swear I could see an encampment. I slipped and slid down the dunes towards what I had hoped was a camp filled with good loot. I arrived in the camp and went to grab the nearest tent. It was warm to my touch, a sigh of relief fell from my lips. It's not a mirage, thank Christ. I walked over the largest tent and opened the curtain. "Hello? I'm looking for-" My sentence was interrupted by the yells of what looked like bandits surprised by my arrival into their home.

I kept walking further and further into the desert. The sun was beginning to fall along the sandy horizon, the heat was starting to subside. I trudged through the sand, my boots filling with sand. I removed them and put them into my inventory. The sand ironical felt cool on my bare feet, I unequipped my armor and draped my clothing on my head to act as a sunblock. Here I was, shirtless, footwear less int he middle of the desert. I was in paradise, that was for sure. Now I know how a hot dog feels in the summer sun...

14401 CD 12 (-.-)

[Attempt 2/2 Day 6]

A smile grew across my face as put the crystal into my inventory. Another great craft! Let's see if we can go for another! I placed the next crystal on the stand and played a song of victory in honor of the last craft. A bluish hue engulfed the crystal, trying to bestow power upon it.

14358 CD 5 Fail!

The crystal cracked and shattered at my feet. Damn what a waste...

-1 Material

+1 EXP

20/40 For Rank 2

[Attempt 1/2 Day 6]

I felt the need for some creativity. With the last success the other day I knew today could be just as fruitful if I put my mind to it. I set the next crystal on the recording stand in the store. I put Garanzia to my chin and began to play, the tune strikes the crystal with force. Here we go again...

14354 CD 10 Success!

The music imbued the crystal with a green hue that radiated like kryptonite! And just like that I have another creation!

 

Song of Monster's Bane (Uncommon)

This song debuffs mobs nearby, making your chance at loot even greater when you defeat them! 

 Monster Call: +1 (Per slot) LD. For each enhancement slot used, a monster will spawn. These monsters give you a +1 on the LD when killed if they meet loot requirements, making good loot from them easier to get.

Cost: 300 Col

-1 Material

+3 EXP

19/40 EXP For Rank 2

I like the idea! I think this would be a great way to train the less experienced players in a group environment. 

I had a similar idea :D check out this thread http://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/6885-pp-f3-with-friends-like-these-hikoru-noctis-azide-calrex/anything like this?

My clothes became wet with sweat and dirt the farther I got into the desert. The marker on my map seemed to never get any closer. The sun beat down on me like a boxer beating his opponent. A vague memory of a hot summer day passed through my mind. "God what I would give for sprinkler or a pool right now..." I murmured under my breath. I looked up to see a small oasis in the distance. "Oh sweet jesus yes!!!" I yelled as I sprinted for the trees. I reached it and leaned my face down to the water hole before me. I tasted...sand...I shook my head and realized that there was no oasis at all. I spit the sand out of my mouth. "How cliche..."

14402 CD 6

The walk in the day was grueling in and of itself. No enemies to be spotted, so all I had for company were my own thoughts. I ahve already spent so much time with myself while being in here. Sure I have had some adventures with the few friends I have made here.  But, I am ready for something larger. A chance to fight hard and fast for the players of Aincrad. With every day I grow stronger and stronger, but yet I am still at a loss when compared to some more experienced members of S1...

14329 CD 12 (-.-)

As I made my way towards the gates, I stopped in my tracks to the feeling of a hand grabbing my cloak. A woman, wrapped entirely in cloth and rags was holding my cloak tight. Her green eyes almost seemed to glow through the veil of silk in front of her face. "Pardon me player. I am in need of your assistance. I was put in charge of transporting some goods to another nearby settlement. I was on my way when I fell ill and had to abandon my cargo in the desert. Will you retrieve it for me? I will make sure you are rewarded for your service" I looked at the woman sternly. "I will do what I can, but if this is a trick. You will have me to answer to. I don't like being fooled.." I warned her. She gave me the marker on my map and sent me on my way. Damn, this location is almost a days walk from here...I had better get started....

I found myself back on the 5th floor. The heat and sand scraped my face, the dry air seemed to nag at my skin. Ugh...here again...Why couldn't the kings hideout be somewhere like the 8th floor...or even the first for that matter...I thought to myself as I wandered through the settlement. Feels oddly enough like a ghost town. Not many inhabitants that I can see. I looked into an alley to see a young woman being chased by a large man. They rounded the corner and all I could see was the shadow of the man beating the shadow of a woman. Yeah...like I'll fall for that...I remembered a similar ploy back when I was a lot younger. You lead the victim in with a tragedy, then you rob him blind. Easy peasy.  

I will be soloing this quest!

I turned to Kiru and stared her down. "I thought Azure had more class than that...Don't care to please others huh? I would think you of all people, in light of recent events, would do whatever you could to keep the peace. Or are you content with tricking less experienced players into walking deeper into the forests?" I eyed Rusty. "Don't listen to her my friend, go the direction I mentioned. It will not lead you astray. I personally have no interest in speaking any longer to a player, that although strong in power, does not seem to have the strength to uphold her own guilds values of cooperation and victory." I glared at Kiru. "Good-bye, Kiru" I walked towards the caves where the silver haired player wandered to.

Quest Completed!

Rewards 

4 total SP

1. [sand Armor Potion] This incredibly potent alchemical salve can be applied to a piece of armor, increasing damage mitigation/resistance by one point for one battle. (MIT +1)