Takneil

@Baldur Apologies, I was simply answering things I was questioned/challenged about. My intention was not to derail the topic. So, I'll just state my reason for being here. If a death reimbursement system would be created I would ask it to be offered to not only Manta/Ebony but also others who have died in the past, I personally disprove of the 50% SP returned as it still seems like a harsh punishment for dying :/ as I read earlier I would be accepting of what was stated. SP is earned by the writer, not the Character as it was OOC that you worked so hard to earn that SP, so all that are not rewarded from quests would be transferred to your new character OR and existing alt. With saying my two cents I'll leave.

A. Teayre was resurrected far after her confirmed death. B. Again!, I never personally said staff were corrupt. the people who come to me do, and I'm not villainizing staff at all. It'd be daft for me not to assume that after the UR thing they didn't. And the reason I fight these things so hard is because I'm looking for logical answers, not cryptic or simple put. 'This is how it is, deal with it.' I mean Instead of dealing with me from the start during the my UR stunt I was tip toed around and ignored by most staff, and when it looked as if I was being silenced I was let on to look like a fool rather than approach me via PM. And then Erron even led me on, toyed with me. claiming he didn't know who 'deleted' the status's and even went as far to villainize me in main chat. I'm sorry, but when you have an outraged member you don't play around with them to see how angry you can make them before they 'POP!'. So Corrupt had nothing to do with the point I was trying to make, insensitive?. To be blunt. At some points yes, which is what I want them to acknowledge.  

The <<Eternal Melody>> no longer sensing a hostile presence the armor began fading away in smokey wisps, revealing only it's base chest plate form. "Thanks...I discovered a while ago with Oikawa and Ariel that if I can't damage it myself I could micro switch aggro for a brief second, allowing them to deal the full impact of a sword art without the enemy being prepared for it." Sheathing <<Eternal Overture>> Takneil looked to his mentor. "I also...have been trying to be more helpful in battle...to try to see the world in different eyes for my friend..." he sighed, only growing more depressed at the thought of the person he had grown attached to suddenly disappearing like that. his orange eye, normally alight with some form of determination was dulled with sorrow as he dropped his gaze towards the ground. Staring at the golden brown sand. 

@Raun I will admit I did have some issues with Zel, but Dom was good in my book. but the reason why I didn't have such an issue was because it was premeditated, Opal had been planning their deaths for almost a year if not more. And there was even a previous thread were Opal slipped Oikawa a potion, why I'm so heated about this is because there was no premeditation to this murder. It was uncalled for and rather targeted on one player as People seem to forget Manta and Ebony are the same person IRL and the fact she was basically beaten into submission and silence only infuriates me more. When stuff that is unfair, insensitive, and frustrating. I am one of the first some people talk to, because I'm not afraid to call out BS and I know Staff hates me as it is so it's easier to put that on me rather on the people who lean on me. 

I never stated 'Staff was corrupt' I stated ' As right as of now, many player's I have spoken too have called this site becoming more corrupt by the day. Again, even some PSTs' I understand that this was not a corrupt action, but you have a lot of player's to convince. My sole issue is the way it was handled, and how the victim of everything was punished for pointing out a flaw. So it would be fixed immediately instead of later. 

As for the Zero situation, I never brought up most of what you argued. I just stated how it happened, and the fact I was told to drop it via skype when I brought up the 'common sense' words I get hit with so often only made me more disapproving of it. (If someone screams in your face several insults and vulgar words, it's 'common sense' that they would be taking a break. Especially if they leave the chat.) and you are right Takao, Zero did make the rules. Hence why he didn't bother making a post because he thought staff would have used that magical 'common sense' they love going on about and see what everyone else got from that situation. 'I'm on break before I quit everything.' and no, there was no need for a warning as it is not stated in rules. BUT a member volunteered to do it in Lowenthal's place, a member who had access to Zero through many different sources. but failed to do it one way and gave up. To me that is suspicious in general and if intentional or not should be punished as it lead to a rather unpleasant outcome. If they didn't say they would do it, I would have no problem with the warning BS but they did. And should be held responsible to that as Lowenthal would have been into hell in back to try and inform Zero rather than just dipping his toes. But hey, again. I guess 'Common Sense' is only applicable to things that don't involve staff. I accept the fact Darkness Blade is no longer in Zero's possession due to the time limit, but I am not accepting of the fact that staff didn't know he was on break. (in which case extensions have been made plenty of times) 

keep in mind this isn't an argument, this is from day 1 to the rulings. Everything that I was told and witnessed myself, along with the defenses I gave for them while being in line with rules a moral stand point. Instead of being heartless and cold, a flaw that needs to be changed in some staff. I'm not saying be happy go lucky and all that exaggerated BS I usually get fought with when I bring that up. No, I mean start looking at things with a certain level of compassion and understanding. Somethings obviously need to stay strict but not everything needs to be hammered into us as that too will only serve to drive away people. 

As for Death Reimbursement, why should the writer be punished for something they had no control of?. Manta joined a raid party, woke the next day and both Manta and Ebony were dead. In scenarios like PvP Full Loss, or PKE thread I would understand as they are basically asking for it. But Her characters were killed, she could do absolutely nothing about it. and get's punished? more than the actual player who started it in the first place?. I'm sorry but Getting punished for something you were not even attempting to take part in, just literally happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time?. I think the loss of a character is enough, let alone two. Especially when the reasoning behind it is a giant slap to the face as there was no previous rivalry between Manta/Ebony and Teayre, it wasn't an honorable death, people say she should have taken the most of it and accepted is plot. How can you turn getting killed over a "smile" into valuable, plot to save everything you've worked so hard on in over two years. Two years of developing characters, with great plot and future plot, only to be killed for OOC reasoning's.yet...Teayre only get's a slap on the wrist. I guess being murdered for no reason stands as being Manta's fault cause she totally decided to have both her characters run into a person's sword.

Death isn't a light punishment? O,o,
-Progress loss
-Motivation brought to 0
-Extremely tempted to quit
-Overwhelming feeling of 'no one gives two shiz'
-Valuable Plot destroyed
-Unable to do anything in the moment, despite in the show it is shown as HP sliding to the damage not instantly being removed, giving plenty time to drink a potion. Yet still unable to do anything.
-Given the last choice, Leave and depart from all the bonds you made on site, or stay and restart everything from zero. 

the Murderer in the situation needs a harsher punishment. because right now, the victim is the one who is bearing all the lashes while the PKer can just walk off and do whatever. Maybe even do another raid! why? because she's surely never going to do that again so let's allow her to be in another boss fight as we OOC know she can no longer hurt us as we are protected by the magical NK rule (conveniently ruled to take place AFTER the underlying incident).    

Teayre's Character got ruled as to never had been killed. and Manta/Ebony were the same person OOC, both of which were killed because of a 'smile'. In my opinion, if Teayre was was allowed to live, why couldn't at least one of Manta's. Or why wasn't there something given to the person who actually lost years of work?, on two characters. Someone who remained so faithful to site only to get slapped on the wrist for dying?. I would also like to point out Manta was the one that fought for Teayre to live after she went back in time and killed her, staff had ruled her death as a yes. (hence why it appeared that way in last months newsletter.) I'm going to break this down simpler and easier to get an idea as to why this doesn't make sense.

-Teayre attempts to kill Macradon, Ebony, and Manta, let's be honest. No reason was given, and after the dispute was settle. She disappeared, as if she wanted to kill a few people before leaving site. [That's how it seems to me, opinion. Take it as you will.]

-Successfully kills Ebony and Manta. So, why were boss raids never safe from PKing in the first place?. You think after what Opal and Oikawa did that would have been a flashing lightbulb in staff's eyes. but apparently they have some good shades...and why didn't it take effect immediately? like past rulings? that right there is kind of screwy :/ 

-Macradon was out of range because of ape men so he was instantly saved. Let's be honest...again, If you really, really wanted to kill someone. You would have found a way, like I don't know. Taking a couple steps forward? :/ I mean he was chained or some shiz right?. He was all tied up for Teayre to. 

-Teayre also managed to strike the boss?. It really doesn't make logical sense to me as to how someone can strike a Boss then two other players with an AoE as I assume the Boss or the players were not up in her grill or remotely close to one another IC. 

-After all is said and done it makes more logical sense for Teayre to kill over a smile, a Healer. Who had aided her many times in previous boss raids, while Manta or AKA 'Scarlet' had an altered appearance so none would have recognized her as Manta. Rather than void the deaths as they were not truly committed for IC reasons. (please keep in mind there was no warning that Manta or Ebony was being attacked, Teayre just went for their throats. Not giving them a chance to respond. Something that really needs to be fixed =-=. I'm going to go on a rant here, but for a site who really despise's godmodding you really sure do love allowing it. what's the point of preventing one person saying 'I killed you' when someone else just does it?. You wake up one morning to find the only OCs you have on a site you love dead, and you are helpless to do anything. When you speak up you get called out for being unaccepting of the fact and to calm down they are only 'fictional characters'. They may be fictional characters, but when you have at least one character for one+ years let alone two. It's hard not to be upset that you can't do a damn thing to stop it, just because suddenly friendly smiles always come off as arrogant and threatening. )

-Manta goes back into a previous thread and kills Teayre, after three days of premeditating after the ruling. Deciding it would be better to point out the flaw by doing it rather than stating it in support tickets and it never getting done. Or 'Back Burner-ed' Be honest, it happens way to much. 

-Staff talk, and Ariel even makes an official announcement that Teayre is dead. Manta, being the mature one. (Remember?, the person who died? Twice? again for less than the lint that is in my pocket?) Fought for that ruling to be changed because it made no sense as it meant her characters would be alive, which was A BIG NONO apparently so they poofed Teayre back to life. 

-THE BANNING! So, Teayre. As a punishment for lack of logic crimes was given a ban. Acceptable. Then they ban Manta...I...didn't know how to respond to that then and I don't know how to respond to that now. I mean, she even spoke up for the person who targeted her for absolutely no reason. Who in amidst all of this was no where to be found, at all.

-The aftermath. Manta is severely broken about this, through all the things I've heard staff say about not wanting player's to leave. They sure are making one hell of a point to push her away, I mean Zero got upset at the results of this and insulted staff. Some unkind words, granted it seemed he was the only one with a functional soul at the time or didn't get tired of hearing the same things over and over then agree. So when Zero was beaten into the ground by 'logic' he had an outburst. Which also resulted in him departing to cool off as well. Something all of us realized and didn't pester him about. (which also resulted in him losing darkness blade because staff for some reason decided to turn a blind eye to 'common sense' two words they love telling me a lot when I attempt to reason with them.) So, being ONE OF the only ones standing up for Manta, the victim. he was kicked from staff, she is struggling with remaining on site with the shred of a character she has left and even with that. She has to put in another two+ years in order to catch up stat wise. But put yourselves in her shoes, two characters. purely roleplayed not for numbers, but for quality and fun. Built the way she wanted it, envisioning an epic scene of death if they were to ever die. or tragically killed by their lover...but in the end. both of them, tossed to the side because smile that was metagamed to be one of arrogance instead of friendly or welcoming. as manta had written it to be. 

-DISCLAIMER, Take this as you will. And the only reason I bring this up now is because it still seems to be a topic to this day, I fully expect a backlash from staff for the words I stated. But this is not out anger, annoyance, spite, or some pitiful excuse for petty revenge. This is just flat out of disappointment, you handled a situation because you feared the backlash of the community and solidified the ruling on top of it. Everything here is formed from Skype conversations, moments where I did my best to comfort Manta in an attempt to keep her from leaving site, trying to debate with Shark about the situation at hand, Lemon, Ariel, Calrex, really anyone I had as a contact. My main issue...is that you are running a Community base forum and are separating yourselves from the community, Yes. of course I understand everything you've done, revamping rules, systems, enhancement, patching gaps and errors. New quests, monthly events, taking the time to read this and other support tickets. But you built your current staff on a foundation of having to lack emotional input, no morals or humanity. Stone Cold rulings, while I completely understand favoritism issues...showing a little compassion for someone who is repeatedly kicked in the dirt is caring. I'm sorry if the words above angered any staff, but this is the truth i was given and understand. Things I've seen myself and have not forgotten, because it hurts. I love this site, and I love Manta as a friend. Someone who I met through this community and have grown immensely attached to, including those of staff. Because I argue all the time doesn't mean I disapprove of you, I disapprove of certain methods. I still see each and everyone as a great player to this community, I just wish that when you actually worked with us. You didn't have to be heartless. As that only hurts both side of the relationship... 

Death Reimbursement: if there is ever any form of this, I would just ask. That Manta receive at least her character's skill points as it would only be fair, and might even possibly help with her struggle with staying...but to be honest it's hard with everything that happened to her. Maybe even effecting her irl life, I can't speak for her there but I sadly doubt it would do much. As right as of now, many player's I have spoken too have called this site becoming more corrupt by the day. Again, even some PSTs. It should make you happy making the individual happy, I don't see why a goal like that couldn't be strived for? 

"Hey Oikawa, sorry about the late pick up. I was caught up in a weird quest." he stated as he entered the shop. One could easily tell the monochrome artisan had an extreme lack of sleep from his lazed expression and near shuffled walk. Upon reaching the counter Takneil took a shaky breath as he did his best not to pass out. He had been outside of a safezone for a long time, and he was too paranoid from the last time he had fallen asleep. one hundred and eighty materials stolen...he was lucky he wasn't killed. "I'll do my best not to let it happen again." he stated with a small smile. 

An Orange eye glaring at the creature through a sinister helm Takneil noticed it's extremely low health gauge, if he had invested into his rank four sword art like he should have he would have been able to pass through it's now buffed mitigation pretty easily. But now he had to think of something, a way to actually harm the boss.

Tightening his grip on Eternal Overture he sighed, the only thing he could do was attack it. "Cal!, I'm going to attack. Move in when it's distracted by my strikes!." He called out the strategy as he swiftly darted across the battlefield. Quickly pulling back his blade he let loose a series of small, lacerating cuts against the boss's hard, scaly skin. enough damage to gain it's attention for a brief moment.

ID# 61690 results: Battle: 7 Craft: 10 Loot: 5 MOB: 1

42-30=12 Damage. (I am at work right now so can't really finish the combat log ><)

"I wouldn't call that luck, harlot. When you have lived to face over a hundred enemies it becomes a natural thing to do, so call it as you will. Cause soon..." he left off, trying to use his own voice to tell where the enemy was, whether it was mob or player. But only ended in futility, whoever this person was, they didn't want to be found. Grinning viciously through the sinister helm of his <<Eternal Melody>> armor Takneil let his blade fall off his shoulder, keeping the weapon to his side. Hearing footsteps to his side he swiftly attacked. "Your heart will be pulled from your chest!" he roared, the desire for killing pumping through his veins. It felt natural, as if this was his true self from the start. Only suppressed by things like, Friends, emotions, loyalty, and morals. Each one leaving a filthy taste in his mouth he pushed forward with the attack. 

Easily side stepping past the attack the woman chuckled and tossed a dagger at the boy, "That's quite the temper you have there, to bad it won't help you with finding what you left in the darkness. Finding your own Heart." she antagonized. Spotting a bit of damage being dealt to the player she simply turned to move on.

"Going somewhere?" grabbing hold of the woman's arm Takneil locked his grip, now he wouldn't need to chase her. She would be right here, for him to strike. He still couldn't make out her details in the darkness, but the struggle itself was pitiful and weak. Having found her from stealth the enemy gauge appeared, revealing the name <<Lovlass>> and her health which had yet to be touched. Something he was sure he would change soon."now...what was that about what I left where?" 

"So it ran away" he spoke, the words colder than anyone would have ever heard from Takneil. Walking forward he grasped the wooden door handle, whatever would stand in his way this point on would be dead. He realized, that hate was the way the world should be seen. it revealed everything!, the nativity in others, truth, and most importantly...how being the good guy was only a waste of time. 

Bursting through the door with his weapon raised the player charged forward, ready to strike down whatever dared cross him. Only nothing was there, a pitch black void. "Must be hiding..." he stated, clearly unamused. Lowering his weapon onto his shoulder he slowly walked forward, his eyes darting left and right as he blindly strolled through the darkness. 

The sounds of metal grinding against each other rang throughout the void, the high pitch noise teasing the Corrupted Knight as he ventured deeper. The frequency bouncing through his armor Takneil winced, where was that coming from?. Frantically searching for the source he instinctively raised his shield, just in time as well. Slamming against his shield like a boulder a Dagger clanged loudly. Smirking the boy took a step back to allow his shield to blast the enemy with it's vengeful wrath, only. Nothing happened?. "what in the-"

"You got lucky boy, if it wasn't for that shield of yours you would have quite the nasty gash right now~" a feminine voice purred to interrupt the player, the sound of heels tapping from each and every direction. 

A silence fell upon the two, Takneil. Standing with a trembling grip, and the being, it's stance boasting confidence while imbuing a sense of primal lust for blood. Slowly raising his free hand he placed it against his helm, lifting his head to the black and white, shattered sky the boy began to howl with laughter. "Do you honestly think...that I am shaking from fear?!" his mind, slowly becoming corrupt from the insanity that long since brewed within the darkest crevices of his soul. Shooting a hateful glare towards the being he began charging his sword art, the blade corroding it's once brilliant and pure light to an eerie black hum. "No, I'm shaking. because I can't wait to slide this blade across your throat." 

It's evil aura, wavering for a brief moment as it saw the boy embrace his darker self. The flickering being almost showed an expression of worry and sorrow, as if it was watching a friend die. Shaking it's head the figure swiftly let go of the blade, only anticipating if it hadn't let go it would of had to fight the crazed player. Slowly rising into the air it's shifting shadows of cloaks swirled violently. "Auron." Stating the boy's real name it gestured below itself, a door appeared. Half rotten, and near broken. Waiting for a simple gust of wind to come and end it's misery. Fading away into the dark, the figure spoke it's last words before disappearing. "if you wish to return back to that world of murderers, kill. Kill everything that makes you who you are, only then can you survive." it spoke, unsure of it's own words. But it knew it wouldn't matter, Takneil...Was lost, he would attempt to find solace in ending his pain...even if that meant himself. Having vanished only a voice echoed. "I will be waiting..."

His breath, rigid. An orange cast back upwards at the being. "You..." fear, panic, powerless, these feelings were replaced swiftly as he realized how he had entered this strange realm or rather pulled into. Hatred surging about him as black aura seeped through his armor, everything was so simple now. No more seeing double, no more confused feelings. No...Hate allowed him to see. Raising his Eternal Sonata the blade quivered as it pointed towards it's new target. 

Letting out a shrill screech of laughter, the flickering being reached out and grasped the end of the blade. It's touch instantly causing steam to rise from the heat  "You? are going to attack me?, please Auron." wiggling the weapon back and forth, as if to tease an over excited puppy the figure's smile only spread further. "you can hardly keep from wetting yourself." it spoke, the voice smooth and ragged. 

ID# 61386 results: Battle: 1 Craft: 11 Loot: 11 MOB: 5

Drawing the <<Eternal Overture>> Takneil wasted no time in joining his mentor in battle, sensing a hostile presence the full set of his armor appeared. A shroud of darkness enveloped the monochrome boy. Swirling about him until it suddenly vanished, revealing a sinister knight. An orange eye scanning the battle he spotted a weak point in the mobs offensive strategy. Sprinting forward the boy lashed out, only to miss the beast as it pushed against the ground to leap into the air. 

Sharply cursing he quickly thought up of a counter attack, turning towards his mentor he pointed to the mid air boss. "CAL!, Attack while it's immobile!."

Calrex: 270/295 
   Energy: 54/65
Takneil: 88/88
   Energy: 20/22

Sando Satsu: 161/350
 

I agree that this has been slow, but I am actually kinda hyped that we have so many players for one event :). Looking on it now the time limit isn't that bad, this site manages it's event time very well compared to the last one I was in. With Takneil/Crimsa I have only been in a total of total, Lyrica and This current one. The last event I was in, took a year. Between only 6 players on that site. So while I did vote for both to happen, I want it to be known that right now this isn't the worst rut to be in for an event XD. 

"Ugh, the developers of this game were sadists." he mumbled unimpressed at the current circumstances. Pushing through the sand his orange searched around frantically, looking for something that would represent some form of arena. hearing Calrex's next comment the monochrome boy gave a sideways glance, barely able to his mentor through the intense sands. "Actually I've been meaning to talk to you about that, I made a promise to someone. A healer on the frontlines, I promised them I would see the world through their eyes. So I guess I'm no longer only a Tank..." he stated a bit nervous, unsure if the knight would be accepting of an unauthorized class change. Especially so late into their training. 

Looking forward from his ally Takneil squinted as he saw a large structure begin to be unraveled by the winds, sands whipping around it as if their only purpose were to reveal the boss's lair to the questing duo. Letting out a huff Takneil nodded as the sands slowly began to die down. "Well, I guess we're here..."

Everyone here, I appreciate you backing me these few days. But I ask you now to stop, the situation has been dealt with by staff and remember that this was suppossed to be friendly. This topic was out of my hands when i posted it as Crimsa just a few days ago, I was ignorant of the reason someone like Erron had as I was too focused in seeing the biased rulings. Life even admitted to me in PM that the rulings were biased, but because it was not within the vision of owner of this site. UR is exactly what we say it is, it is an optional area to explore. While I do not think by insulting the genre of Erotica itself was really needed and could have been worded in a much less opinionated way.  they correct in saying that it has no purpose to the main RP of the site, UR was never meant to mesh with the canon that we have here on site. you may have your OCs go there and do things then 'treat it' like they did as that is allowed, but you will not be rewarded for it as it was not officially intended to be a feature of site. 

We have tested staffs patience with this topic, but I would suggest leaving it alone. As we have gotten our answer, and trying to browbeat staff into changing that ruling will either lead to the relationship between both parties being significantly damaged or the removal of the entire UR section itself. Both outcomes only result in disruption and dismay, so as the one who has started this topic I ask you all to back down. I know some of you may not like it, but the reality of the situation is, is that Staff did hear us. While we are a very low fraction of the community as a whole they still gave us the time to hear us, we gave good arguments, proper solutions. But now, it's over. We may do UR as an optional choice, Staff don't like it being on site in the first place, and we don't like it not having rewards. They tolerate it, we take it for granted. So, throughout the drama and chaos I have caused these pass few days, I apologize to Staff. 

To all Other participants within this topic, it ends here. No more arguing, and if you would be so kind I would request anyone else who have insulted staff step up and apologize so that we all may move past this.

Well I guess that's that, despite the fact it is shown that community want this and have proven to be providing a logical solution and reasoning. We really don't matter to you staff, this site is becoming more based on opinions and personal preferences rather than things that make sense. If you are going to have the audacity to have a support section, at least listen when the Community speaks together. Because that means, obviously something is wrong. I used to believe we as a community had a voice, now I see that we don't get a say in anything. Be damned if we disagree.

"Well to be fair she does look a lot like a character in this anime I used to watch in the real world, though I can't remember what the title was." he chuckled. Turning to look at the woman's other wares he walked around, the shop was fantastic looking. Considering it was at her home. How much did it cost to purchase a house?, that was something he needed to talk to Ebon-. His expression immensely dampening he let out a sigh. It was hard getting used to the idea that she of all people, was gone.

Re-approaching the counter he looked much more solemn as he claimed his new Cape, adding it to his inventory he did his best to offer a smile. "Just make sure Oikawa doesn't find out that you made an Eternal item." he stated sheepishly.

+Eternal Allegro. 

Realizing that he had attacked the being, or whatever it was. His grip trembled, why was he shaking?. This was sword art online, everything was meant to be beaten. Trying to calm himself down a mixed voice like nails scratching against a chalkboard and a choir of angels spoke. 

"Not Everything in this world was meant to be simply beaten-" Briefly flickering the shrouded/shining being appeared before it's victim, it's own wretched/beautiful face inches away from his. "Everything was meant to be^Ki^ll_ed, isn't that right... Auron?."

How did it?, that's...impossible. Shaking from fear Takneil backed away from, whatever stood before him and screamed. His voice echoing throughout the void. Nothing about this was right, nothing!. Everything in his body told him to fight and run, his thoughts were mismatched. one thing thought would bring about the opposite response in his mind. He felt tired and energized, happy and pained. Everything was all wrong!. 

Feeling something cold through his armor, something numbing. Grasping his shoulders...no...deeper...his soul. The boy shook his head violently and stepped backwards, instinctively drawing his weapon. "BACK OFF!" the roar bellowed through his body as he lashed out with his sword, the blade's attack filled with blood lust and anger. Slowly opening his eye again a completely different world unraveled before him...or rather worlds. shattered glass floated in an empty void of pitch black and bright whites, a feeling of being blinded and blind all at once. The world was Dark, The world was Light. Opposites coexisted. and scenes from various places played out on the shattered glass, like a television. Looking down he was stunned, a checkered floor. Extending further than his eye could see, and what was before him?. A shadowy figure, standing. As if cloaked by darkness and veiled by light. one eye, gleaming menacingly, yet welcoming. through him. and it's smile. the only thing not shrouded and constant. It's smile sent a shiver down The boy's spine. 

Casting a glance towards the flat rock that laid in the center of the spring Takneil sighed, it's not like he had anything to lose. Taking the step forward he walked slowly until he reached the middle of the rock, the aura around this place was starting to freak him out. Nothing in Aincrad was like this, it was a World of Blood Dredged Swords. A world where peace wasn't allowed to thrive, a place...where his friends could die. Seating himself, legs crossed over and under his grip tightened as he expected some form of monster to come erupting from the water to claim him as a tasty meal...But nothing happened. Giving a a look to his sides every once in a while he sat there on the damp rock, his armor causing some frost to spread across it. A downfall, he could slip if he needed to run away. Minutes pass, yet not a single thing. Just the sound of water running into the pond, soothing and relaxing. Struggling to keep his eye open he suddenly found himself being pulled away from the rock in the middle of the spring, something was pulling. Tugging at his mind, attempting to claim it. As the world around him faded away into black a shaky hand reached to his side, grasping the hilt of <<Eternal Sonata>>. Whatever was dragging him into whatever hell awaited him it would have a fight on it's hands.

<<Calming The Soul>>
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^Taki Note^ "I've been needing to make some changes to Takneil's character and journal but have been lacking the drive to do it. The reason?, my RPing had stooped. It's hard to remember that Stats aren't the most important thing to be concerned about, Roleplaying should not be rushed. it should take time, and most importantly enjoyed. not only by my eyes, but others. Now I seriously have lost my Quality, Quantity, and Skill. So once I finish this thread, the first thread I'm doing my absolute best with until the end. I will post an OOC Topic for feedback, I wish to whoever cares to be brutally honest with me as I need it. Now, I do not want any feedback while thread is in Progress for personal reasons."

Enjoy! \^{^}w^{^}/

Stat Confirmation...
Level 22.
Hit Points: 88/88.
Energy: 22/22.
Damage Mitigation: 35.
Damage: 5.
Bleed: 2.
Thorns: 2.
Regeneration: 1.
Loot Die: +1.

Eternal Melody- 3 DMIT.
Eternal Sonata- +1 DMG, +2 Bleed.
Eternal Harmony- +2 Thorn, +1 Regen.

-x4 +20 Hp Potions.
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OHCS-3
First Aid-1
Block-1
Heavy Armor-1
S&D-1
Concentration-1
Survival-1
Howl
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<<First Inner Demon>> <<Lovlass>> is a single time spawning Quest Mob.
HP: 1/4 of the Player's HP
Damage per Attack: 1/4 of the Player's Max Damage (Max Damage = Base Damage x Highest available Sword Art without use of Buffs) 
Mitigation: 1/4 of the Player's Base Damage (Base Damage = 1 Base + Weapon Rank + Weapon Damage Enhancement + Mod)

<<Second Inner Demon>> <<Fyierfal>> is a single time spawning Quest Mob.
HP: 1/3 of the Player's HP
Damage per Attack: 1/3 of the Player's Max Damage (Max Damage = Base Damage x Highest available Sword Art without use of Buffs) 
Mitigation: 1/3 of the Player's Base Damage (Base Damage = 1 Base + Weapon Rank + Weapon Damage Enhancement + Mod)

<<Third Inner Demon>> is a single time spawning Quest Mob.
HP: 1/2 of the Player's HP
Damage per Attack: 1/2 of the Player's Max Damage (Max Damage = Base Damage x Highest available Sword Art without use of Buffs) 
Mitigation: 1/2 of the Player's Base Damage (Base Damage = 1 Base + Weapon Rank + Weapon Damage Enhancement + Mod)

<<Final Inner Demon>> is a single time spawning Quest Mob.
HP: 3/4 of the Player's HP
Damage per Attack: 3/4 of the Player's Max Damage (Max Damage = Base Damage x Highest available Sword Art without use of Buffs) 
Mitigation: 3/4 of the Player's Base Damage (Base Damage = 1 Base + Weapon Rank + Weapon Damage Enhancement + Mod)

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"Huh?" An armored hand resting against a sinister helm the Eternal Knight groaned as he sat up from the damp grass, what in the world had happened?. An orange eye searching the surrounding area it only furrowed in further confusion, what was this place? and why was he here?. Gauging his current situation the sound of rushing water pulled him from the questioning thoughts and muses. "A...Waterfall?" Gazing into the cascading water his eye followed the water to a calm spring, flattened rocks rose from the mirror like pond. As if inviting him to take a seat, combined with the aura the small clearing gave off it was hard to refuse. Standing from the ground the sound of armor clanking together, dawning the sudden realization. "My armor?" So many questions, but no one to answer them... 

"if I come back, and I'm not...better...kill me." Blistering sand whirling around him a man dawned in Ultramarine armor stood before him as he spoke the words, a memory. The last thing he remembered, before ending up...wherever in the world this was!. As he looked about his surroundings the monochrome haired boy couldn't help but repeat his last words over and over in his head, it disgusted him. How could he ask for death, when he had grown so much in power over these past few months. 

"Hmm...Sadly I only have the healing potions. Four of them that only heal for twenty and I gave my last four safeguards to Oikawa for when he went to the-...well...you know..." He left off, remembering when he had heard about the Blacksmith's attack on another front liner. Letting out a sigh he continued to follow the ultramarine knight, seemed like to many people were dying or vanishing. "Well...let's hope the boss's info is right, I don't think I'd survive a Supped up boss like we did the sharks." he stated as they walked.

The wind suddenly breaking into a howling roar the boy winced and raised his shield to block the pelting sand. "And why in god's name would there be a boss that can ignore hate AND mitigation on floor five!?" he yelled above the storm. 

Walking into the shop Takneil wore his artisan's attire, a heavily inked white dress shirt with black dress pants. His long black and white hair tied in the back with a blue ribbon. Giving a half nod and friendly smile to the all familiar Kimba he turned towards the counter and followed per norm when custom ordering from the Tailor's shop. "Hey Ariel, I swear this time it isn't a doll!" he called out with a chuckle as he submitted his order. 

[Yes Text color is changing >3<]

-Eternal Allegro

-7 Materials.

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Name: Waning Crescent.
Your Profession: Assistant Artisan.
Your Rank: 5.
Shop: Monochrome Dreams.
ID: 58927.
Roll: 12 nat.
Item Type: Trinket-Hairpin.
Tier: 1.
Quality: Perfect.
Enhancements: +2 Accuracy, +1 Recovery.
Description: A thin, silver hairpin in the shape of a crescent moon. On the reverse side of the moon lays the Monochrome Dreams logo, a unique pocket watch that is partially opened. with the initials 'MD' on the lid. 

 

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Name: Lucky Col.
Your Profession: Assistant Artisan.
Your Rank: 5.
Shop: Monochrome Dreams.
ID:  58821
Roll: 12 nat.
Item Type: Lucky Charm-Coin.
Tier: 1.
Quality: Perfect
Enhancements: +3 Prosperity.
Description: A item crafted to resemble a single piece of col. Equipping it allows the user to generate more col on monster kills. On the back of the coin a partially opened pocket watch is etched into the metal, surrounded by the words 'Monochrome Dreams'.

"Hmm..." Humming a soothing tune as he reviewed the orders he swiped open his menu and accepted the payment, his orange eye never leaving the slips. "Well!, if you wouldn't mind waiting a half hour I can get these right to you." He offered with a kind smile. "Feel free to roam my shop, top floor is mainly my collection of literature." He gestured to the above floor packed with book shelves and cases with scrolls, which would be accessible by a spiral metal staircase. "Then the many rooms down here with art, statuettes, and etc. Of course you can do your own thing while you wait." with that he gave a brief wave and headed back into his work shop, retrieving items that he had previously set aside to join one of the recent events. 

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"Phew!" having finished the orders within a decent amount of time, maybe half the original waiting time. Takneil pulled out two small black and white boxes, both uniquely designed. one being all black with his shop's logo on the lid in white, while the other was white with his logo in black. Setting the items inside of their respective packages he gently shut the lids. "Almost done..." Dipping his brush in white ink he softly slid the bristles against the cover, the ink drying as it was written. Mimicking the same for the other package but with black ink he nodded. Both boxes had the name 'Teion' written on the cover, the words flourished against the silken fabric of the packages. 

Walking into the main part of his shop Takneil set the orders on the counter and smiled. "Your request has been completed, if you have any issues with the quality of the items or there was a mistake don't be afraid to speak up."

-Waning Crescent. 
-Lucky Col.

+1600 Col, +10 materials.