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The rain slowed, the storm's intensity calmed, and the last of the waves came crashing into the shore. Aside from the light drizzle that still remained, the floor was as calm as it had been in.. well.. ever. What would normally provide a bit of respite, a small relief that, perhaps, they would not need to fight in torrential downpour, instead was anxiety inducing.
It was time.
Rising from the still ocean, the reflections of what little light illuminated the beach on its slick, black armor were the only thing that broke it apart form the black void looming on the horizon. While its size was not nearly as imposing as floor bosses they had dealt with previously, its presence was immense. Standing only a couple of inches taller than Jomei, the dark clad knight stepped onto the beach and stopped to take in what were their challengers. The burning red light behind its face plate glanced at each of the players, taking in everything about them with just a small look. Their weapons, their armor, their build.. it was calculating how to defend itself against all of these players.
It was calculating how to end them.
Jomei felt a chill down his spine as its onyx helmet looked in his direction locking eyes with him. His hands would open and close, balling into tight fists as he tried to shake off the nerves. Now was not the time to loose his cool. His team, especially with Lessa running support at his side, have never had any issues overcoming any foe thus far. This would be no different. "Get behind me." his voice gruff and low, but enough for the rest of his party to hear. His boots would shift in the sand, taking his place as the wall between the boss and his comrades. After a minute of sizing up his opponent, Jomei would bring his violin to his shoulder, resting his chin on the end. However, it was not his music that broke the tense silence, instead it was... pop music?
Peering over his shoulder, he could see the stage set up, lights and all, and a group of women performing. A bit confused, he would admit, but their cheering calls to the frontliners ignited a flame in Jomei's chest and instilled him with a newfound confidence. "I guess we've got our own pop group now." Jomei would chuckle, closing his eyes as he listened to the girls' music for a moment. "Alright, its not my usual cup of tea, but I think I can work with it." Gently tapping his heel to the ground as he found the beat, Jomei would pull the bow across the strings, playing his own melody that accompanied the pop music behind them.
SpoilerPost Action:
Focused Howl -> +6 Hate -3 EN(W.R)[H:6] Jomei | HP: 1350/1350 | EN: 135/138 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 184 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:7 | THORNS:40 | BH:74 | HB: 59 | VAMP-D: 149 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:36 | CAIN: 50 | WELL-RESTED: 2/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1 | MULTIPURPOSE: 1/1
[H:0] Acanthus | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 126/126 | DMG: 32 | MIT: 198 | ACC:8 | AA | FL.AURA: 16 | THORNS:72 | BH:59 | HB: 48 | LD:6 | Tainted Fur | SQUEAKY CLEAN 1/1 | WELL RESTED 3/3
[H:0] Lessa | HP: 1150/1150 | EN: 123/132 | DMG: 18 | MIT:187 | EVA:2 | THORNS:72 | BH:35 | HB: 46 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | HLY: 8 | DOTE: 3/3 | WELL-RESTED: 2/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1 | MULTIPURPOSE: 1/1
[H:0] Morningstar | HP: 1104/1104 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 32 | ACC: 8 | AA | EVA: 6 | BH: 61 | REC: 8 | HLY: 16 | FRZ: 64 | LD: 5 | PROBIO: 36 | WATCHER | SAND-A | HELLSTORM: 80 | WELL-RESTED: 3/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1 | MULTIPURPOSE: 1/1
[H:0] Arabelle | HP: 858/858 | EN 112/112 | DMG: 31 | MIT: 122 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 1 | HLY: 16 (9-10) | MAD: 12 (8-10) | RSK: 8 | THORNS: 40 | BH: 5% | VD: 10% | HB: 4% | PROB: 36 | DOTE: 3 | LD: 8 | WELL-RESTED: 3/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1 | MULTIPURPOSE: 1/1
[H:0] NIGHT | HP: 1334/1334 | EN: 154/154 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 80 | ACC: 8 | AA | PHASE | EVA: 3 | BH: 73 | HB: 59 | HLY: 16 | LD: 8 | DOTE: 3/3 | WELL-RESTED: 3/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1 | MULTIPURPOSE 1/1Cool Downs:
Lessa -> Press The Attack (0/3)
Jomei -> Howl (0/2) Focused Howl(0/4) -
Fwoosh
Small flames ignited in a ring around the burner just under the cast iron grates. Over time, the heat from the wood burning stove would bring the water within the lavender kettle to a boil. But as all good things, it required some time and patience. He wanted to wait to see if he would get a message back anyway.. although he held his doubts. Sighing heavily, he would lean his rear end against the table across the kitchen and just.. stare. The orange of the fire reflected off of his olive green eyes as the ginger watched the flames dance within their black iron cell. Perhaps the tea would help calm his racing mind or help him find sleep at last.
Steam began to pour from kettle, the whistle at the mouth pulling him from his trance. Good thing too, for he would have missed the notification for an incoming message to his inbox. "Knock knock?" Jomei would repeat, tilting his head curiously. Had she gotten his message and actually... showed up at his house? Lessa was one of the few that actually knew of his new home on the twenty eighth floor, so it wasn't out of the question. But to traverse through the dark forest at this hour. The growing flutter in his chest picked him up from his lean to move towards the door.. doubling back to remove the kettle from the stove and snuffing out the fire within.
Opening the door, wearing an unbuttoned, charcoal henley and some black joggers he smiled down at the unexpected blonde. "Express shipping and everything. How much is this going to cost me?" Something about the way she entered his home, passing through the genkan (one of the few aspects of Japanese culture that he mixed into his home) and into the kitchen.. How she moved with such a familiarity and comfort being in his space, without waiting for Jomei was a comfort in itself. So with a bright smile, he followed her into the kitchen to get a glimpse of her haul.
Various flavors of ice cream nearly rolled out of a bag as she set it down on the counter, claiming one for herself. Jomei narrowed his eyes at Lessa before taking small steps towards her, "And.. what if I said that cookie dough was my favorite?" his tone playfully threatening. Using his height to his advantage, he looked down at her for a moment before reaching into the bag and snatching the pint of mint chocolate chip for himself. "I guess I'll settle for my second favorite." That was a lie, mint chocolate was his favorite. Taking the other containers of ice cream Lessa had brought, he would place them into a freezer box, "I ever tell you that you're the best?" he'd say over his shoulder. After taking out a spoon for Lessa, and another for himself, he opened another cupboard over his stove. "Tea?" he asked, placing two mugs on the counter. "I've got plenty of different flavors."
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Jomei walks into the store..
Jomei purchases:
5x Teleport Crystal - 4000col
1x Dimensional Backpack - 5000col
Total: 9000 ColJomei walks out of the store.
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Was he ready to do this again? Physically, mentally? No, probably not. But were any of them truly ready for this.
They had gotten comfortable to the typical format; scouts find boss room, discover clue, share with the class. Rinse and repeat. That luxury was stripped from them, and instead they were forced to keep to unending forces of the void from wreaking havoc across all of Aincrad. No time for clues, no time for meetings. They were lost in the dark, both figuratively and literally. Most of all they were tired, you could see it on all of their faces. Each and every one of them looked as if they had been fighting for weeks, months even.. because they had been.
And finally, as the one guarding passage to the next floor, hopefully one that provides them a bit more of a break, loomed in the distance, there was a rekindled spark of hope.
After returning from their hunting session, Jomei and most of their squad fell into the ranks of the other frontliners. Last minute strategizing, buffing their skills with various consumables, and jovial conversations that lightened the air just a bit.
"Go, stay safe." Jomei would say to the owl that rested on his shoulder. While rain continued to pour, she had little issue taking flight and retreating. "Do we have everything we need?" Jomei asked his group as they gathered, meeting with the straggling two members who had not joined them. "Do you have everything you need?" Jomei asked specifically to Lessa, placing a gentle hand on her bicep. He would smile at her for a moment before allowing his arm to fall to her hand, where he took it gently in his own.
Crafted Consumables (4/5):
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- Turkey Dinner (4/6) | OVERHEALTH 3
- Giant Pumpkin Pie (3/6) | PROBIOTICS 3
- Velvet Starlight Parfait | T4 Perfect Dessert | MIT III [226850]
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Beastbread Banquet Loaf | Tierless Feast | EVA II | [247075] (5/6) FILLED
@Lessa@NIGHT@Morningstar@Arabelle@Acanthus
Drop Consumables:-
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- King's Core | -10 DMG, +25%OH, +80 MIT[245847b]
- Bizarre Antidote | Prevent Status Effect + 1 EVA (3 Charges)
- Rune of Cain | 50 THRNS vs Crit
- Immolation Potion | (From Baldur 2/5 claimed) | 40 THORNS
Battle Ready:
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- Blessing of The Wood (241413)
- 5x TP Crystal
- Scintillating Blade III (HLY2 | BLT | PHS)
- Bear Trap
- 5x Flash of Rejuvenation Crystal (Group Heal)
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Jomei | HP: 1377/1377 | EN: 140/140 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 184 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:7 | THORNS:40 | BH:76 | HB: 61 | VAMP-D: 151 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:36 | CAIN: 50
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"Acanthus is right." Jomei chimed in with a nod, returning his rapier to his hip as he joined the group. "Its the biggest lead we've got, and with the hell we've faced ever since we unlocked the damn floor.. We need to catch some sort of break. Apparently the boss is massive.. which means hard to miss. There's a good chance when the Spectral Knights finally gave up on the attack, the boss revealed itself." His arms rose and fell with a shrug, "We don't really have much choice, or else we're all gonna lose more steam and end up dead."
Swiping a hand up, Jomei would summon that very message. He would highlight a quote at the bottom before rotating the copy for his comrades to see. "What about this last part here? Some strange pop up they saw after they located the boss... And the messages we got after killing each knight. Clues, maybe?"
He gestured for the group to follow him, back towards the main settlement. "The 'light of the divine'. My first thought was hitting it with holy damage.. but then I considered the Crystal of Divine Light. It wouldn't hurt to have that item either way, so before we meet up with everyone else, lets hunt down The Ancient and get that drop."
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The colossal golem rose to its full height, towering over the group as they woke the giant from its slumber. Jomei had already rushed The Ancient, an attack from his rapier shattering its defenses. "I forgot just how big this guy was.. Lets hit him hard and fast!"
Recovery: +4 EN
Post Action: TECH D | ID 247056 | BD 8(+3)(-2) HIT | - 12 EN (W.R)
21 x 16 = 336(-115) = 221 | Shatter[0]Morningstar | HP: 900/900 | EN: 93/108 | DMG: 36 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 4 | LD: 4 | REC: 6 | FLN: 12 | AA | KEEN: 1
[0]Acanthus | Lvl HP: 905/905 | EN: 87/104 | DMG: 23 | MIT:18 | ACC:4 | FL.AURA: 12 | HB: 40 | BLI: 24/-15 | ENV-O: 24
[0]Arabelle | HP: 740/740 | EN 72/107 | DMG: 26 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 1 | HLY: 12 (7-10) | MAD: 9 (8-10) | RSK: 6 | VD: 10% | HB: 4% | LD: 1 | WELL-RESTED: 1/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1
[3]Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 112/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 |Well Rested (2/3) | CD: Charge (2/3) Rend (2/5)<<The Ancient>> HP: 1759/1980 | MIT:
130115 | DMG: 225 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2Abilities:
- Seal | On an MD 9-10, the boss will stun the Player with the highest hate, hitting them for 50 additional unmitigatable DMG.
- Disruption | Using Purify on <<The Ancient>> will remove any stacks of <<Self Sustained>>.
- Self Sustained | On an LD 15+, <<The Ancient>> will not attack and instead will increase his DMG by 25, as well as heal 200 HP. The DMG buff stacks up to three times.
- The Elder | On a CD 10+, <<The Ancient>> will cleanse all status conditions it’s afflicted with, as well as become immune to all incoming ones for two turns. Once the buff is over, it can only occur again after three turns have passed.
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The ginger growled to himself as he bobbed and weaved out of the way. Three large sets of teeth, all chomping and gnashing in his face as the tried to get rid of the nuisance that was Jomei. Even one of the hell hounds dove at him from the side, which he managed to shove over him before it could do any damage.
"Alright, now this is just starting to feel personal."
As another of Cerberus' heads lashed out at Jomei, the quick footed duelist would leap up and kick off of its snout to gain some air. His boots would plant into the side of the third heads face, giving him that little bit of height needed to strike out at the center head.
With a pained yelp, its eyes rolled into the back of its head before falling unconscious. As the rest of its body and two remaining heads still thrashed about, the defeated head swung around with no control. "Alright one down, we've got this!"
SpoilerRecovery: VAMP-D | ID 246984 | CD 5 | +4EN, +54BH
ST-I vs Head #2 | ID 246985 | BD 5(+3)(-2) Hit | -12 EN | ST-II Unlocked
25 x 12 = 300(-55) = 245 DMG
-30 Thorns DMG[2/4/2] <<Baldur>> HP: 991/1137 (+55,-40, -56) | EN: 94/132 | DMG: 23(+4=27) | MIT:138 | ACC:7+1+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:3 | BH:55 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:5 | Survival | Charge 2/3
[0/0/0] <<Hirru>> HP: 970/1000 | EN: 87/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | BH: 50 | HLY BLS: 40 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | THRNS: 36 | LD: 8 | Hype 2/3 CD 2/3 PTA 0/3
[7/9/4] <<Jomei>> HP: 770/980 | EN: 119/136 | DMG: 21(+4=25) | MIT: 104 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | HB: 43 | VAMP-D: 108 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | BURN 56 (2/2) | Burning for 56 DMG [0/2 Turns Remain]Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #1) HP: 56/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #2) HP: 0/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 5575| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 3/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #3) HP: 45/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2Hell Hound Summon 1 HP: 0/450 | DMG: 125 | MIT: 50 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2
Hell Hound Summon 2 HP: 450/450 | DMG: 125 | MIT: 50 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2
Hell Hound Summon 3 HP: 450/450 | DMG: 125 | MIT: 50 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2 -
A screech from the sky above, the fast moving mass of brown feathers definitely caught the hungry eyes of some of the lionesses that lingered to watch their male counterpart battle. Exiting her dive with outstretched wings, the owl zipped past the Nemean Lion, sharp talons raking into its body as she passed. With a twist in the space behind the large cat, she would shoot up to the safety of the skies once more.
As the Nemean Lion quickly turned to counter the much smaller bird, and possibly catch himself a snack, he was instead met with a blur of green. Allowing the <Charge> skill to propel him forward, Jomei's knee would crash into the lower jaw of the beast, sending it barreling across the plain. Without skipping a beat, Jomei would then strike forth with his rapier, shattering the Lion's natural defenses in the process.
Hitting the dirt and skidding to a halt, Jomei stood in a battle ready stance. Despite the high energy of his entrance, the bags under his eyes told a different story.
"I definitely didn't sleep in, why would you say that?"
SpoilerPost Action: TECH-D + Charge | ID 246834 | BD 5(+3(-1)) | CD 12 (ST-B) | (6+13)-1 W.R = -18 EN | Shatter Applied -15 Mit | Rending Familiar
21(+3) x 16 = 384 (-80) = 304 DMGMorningstar | HP: 900/900 | EN: 95/108 | DMG: 36 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 4 | LD: 4 | REC: 6 | FLN: 12 | AA | KEEN: 1
Acanthus | Lvl HP: 905/905 | EN: 86/104 | DMG: 23 | MIT:18 | ACC:4 | FL.AURA: 12 | HB: 40 | BLI: 24/-15 | ENV-O: 24
Arabelle | HP: 740/740 | EN 88/107 | DMG: 26 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 1 | HLY: 12 (7-10) | MAD: 9 (8-10) | RSK: 6 | VD: 10% | HB: 4% | LD: 1 | WELL-RESTED: 2/3 | SQUEAKY CLEAN: 1/1
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 120/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 |Well Rested (1/3) | CD: Charge (1/3) Rend (1/5)[1,1,1,3] Nemean Lion | HP: 660/2090 | MIT:
11095 | DMG: 200 | ACC: 3 | EVA:20 | STUNNED | ENV 32 (1/4) | BLIGHT 32 (1/2) | Shatter 1 (1/3) | REND 21 (1/2)
- 32 ENV, -32 BLIGHT, - 21 REND
Action: ~Stunned~ -
As if he were some chew toy being fought over by the oversized dogs, both the left and right heads tugged Jomei in either direction. When he would try and wrench himself free, their teeth would dig deeper into his skin, and the head on his opposite side would try and rip his arm off. The only thing missing was a couple squeaks and some stuffing popping out at the seams. Jomei was able to use the slight distraction of the Cerberus needing to call out to the hell hounds standing by to release his body from their grasp. A run and a slide, the ginger moved himself to the beast's rear side for a moment to catch his breath.
The damage wasn't anything too fatal, thankfully.. but it wasn't fun to be tossed around like some ragdoll. "Alright, now maybe we hold the memory loss conversation for after we're done here.." he would manage to get out through a couple of deep breaths.
Recovery: Vamp D | ID 246831 | CD 3 | +4 EN, +54BH, +43HB
ST 1 vs Head 1 | ID 246832 | BD 2(+3)(-2) | Miss -2 EN[2/4/2] <<Baldur>> HP: 1032/1137 (+55,-50, -56) | EN: 108/132 | DMG: 23(+4=27) | MIT:138 | ACC:7+1+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:3 | BH:55 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:5 | Survival | Charge 1/3 | Burning 56 (1/2)
[0/0/0] <<Hirru>> HP: 970/1000 | EN: 87/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | BH: 50 | HLY BLS: 40 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | THRNS: 36 | LD: 8 | Hype 2/3 CD 2/3 PTA 0/3
[7/6/4] <<Jomei>> HP: 802/980 | EN: 127/136 | DMG: 21(+4=25) | MIT: 104 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | HB: 43 | VAMP-D: 108 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | BURN 56 (1/2) | Burning for 56 DMG [1/2 Turns Remain]Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #1) HP: 56/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 55
75| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 3/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #2) HP: 116/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 5575| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 2/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #3) HP: 45/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2Hell Hound Summon 1 HP: 450/450 | DMG: 125 | MIT: 50 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2
Hell Hound Summon 2 HP: 450/450 | DMG: 125 | MIT: 50 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2
Hell Hound Summon 3 HP: 450/450 | DMG: 125 | MIT: 50 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2 -
Jomei receives: Rune of Cain | [No ID] | Deals 50 Thorns DMG to anything that deals a critical hit against the user. Lasts for one thread. Ignores passive abilities that would otherwise negate this effect.
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Jomei
the emerald duelistSpoilernotes
- Level: 34 | Paragon: 84 | Tier: 4(12)
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 138/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1
Equipment:
Vicious Mockery : ACC II | Taunt | Blight
Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation: Vamp D II | HB | MIT
Token of Serenity: HB| EVA III
equipped
- Vicious Mockery
- Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation
- Token of Serenity
battle-ready inventory
skills
SpoilerSkills
Rapier R5 | TECH Spec.
Combat Mastery DMG R3
Cloth Armor R5
Charge
B Healing R5
Energist
MA R2
Howl
Fighting Spirit
Quick Change
Extra:
Concentration
Survival
Parry
Forgotten King's Authority
Assault Mode
Lady Luck
Meditation
Mods
Athletics
Emergency Recovery
Vengeful Riposte
Justified Riposte
Addons
Stamina
Focus
Precision
Nimble
Focused Howlbuffs
SpoilerHousing Buffs
Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat
Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down)
Tasty: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast.
Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.
Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.
Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll
Item Stash: +1 BRI slot
Advanced Training: +10% EXP to a thread. Limit one use per month. Must be used on a player's first post in a thread. Cooldown begins counting down when used in a post.Tired, bloodshot eyes must have stared at the message for over an hour at this point. The Floor Boss had been found, though not where expected. This time, there was no room to keep the guardian of the next floor at bay. Instead, it wandered off of the coast of the floor, waiting to be found.
Waiting to be challenged.
What was more peculiar was the message they had received, or, more so, who it was from. Hackman, a name that was completely unfamiliar to Jomei, apparently located the boss without much issue while the rest of them took down the Spectral Knights and wave after wave of eldritch abominations. Who was Hackman? What kind of monster did he see? And that message...
The ginger would pinch the bridge of his nose as he exhaled a sigh as heavy as his eyelids. Every time they would close, his mind would race with what ifs and what he could do to prevent those what ifs. Before long, they would be open again, and the morning would come with little to no sleep. "I can't keep doing this." he would grumble to himself. Shortly after, another message would roll in, this one from Morningstar. A simple invitation to speak about the message and do their own planning while gathering some field boss drops.
QuoteRE: Morningstar
yeah ill be thereJomei
He didn't have much brain power for a long winded response, and once the light of his menus was no longer burning his eyes, he would hit the bed and find sleep. Restless, unfulfilling sleep.. but sleep regardless.
//T3 Stats
SpoilerJomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 133/133 | DMG: 18 | MIT:38 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 24/-15 | LD:1
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He wore an expression of confusion, brows scrunching as he turned to look at Wulfrin. "The Gemini, you mean that that quest at the waterfall?" It had been a very very long time since he had heard of that quest, let alone complete it. Jomei never thought of it much more than some quest that makes you do some self reflecting. Movement in the tree line behind Wulfrin caught his attention, and Jomei rose to a knee while bracing himself on some of the roped down cargo. "We've got company." Jomei would say in voice only Freyd and Wulfrin could hear.
Two wolves and something else, bigger and uglier, emerged from the brush and ran alongside the wagon. A mixture of teeth and claws ripped away some of the wood from the side of the cart, causing it to nearly topple as Gyrard struggled to get the steer under control. As the two men fought on, Freyd cleared up exactly how he had learned to control the shadows, or more specifically, The Shadow. Jomei nodded, "Yeah.. I remember. I also remember waking up that next day and everything felt.. different." He would rub his hand on the nape of his neck as memories of that day flooded his memory.. what he could remember, at least.
"We can talk about this later, for now we should.."
The wolves were gone.
The warg was gone.
The fight was over.
Jomei plopped back down in his seat with a chuckle, "You know, when you two showed up, I knew it would be a really simple quest run.. I wasn't expecting you both to make such quick work of that."
Guess he got a bit of the break he wanted after all.
Thread Complete
Words: 2477 WordsJomei | 495*12 = 5940+10% = 6453 EXP | 967 Col | Bizarre Antidote | 1 Mon
Freyd | 495*19 = 9405+5%= 9875 EXP | 1481+5% =1555 Col | Bizarre Antidote | 1 Mon
Wulfrin | 495*8 = 3960+1%= 3999 EXP | 599+1% = 605 Col | Bizarre Antidote | 1 Mon -
Jomei's smile softened, "It's the beginnings of something.. We don't really know what to make of it yet but.." shoulders would fall, as if a weight was lifted off of them, "Its just nice something to have right now. A really nice something." His smile found his eyes as he reiterated it. He was happy with where they were, and, if it didn't go anywhere, he would still be happy.
But he would be lying if he said he didn't want this relationship to blossom.
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Securing a seat on the back of the wagon, Jomei would knock on the wooden surface twice to let Gyrard know they were ready to move. The steer-like animal at the front of the cart would snort and grunt as the merchant beckoned it to move. Its hooves would dig into the soft ground beneath them, dragging the cargo and passengers down the road towards Serpent's Pitch. From the rear of the wagon, Jomei looked down at the wheel tracks left in their wake, one leg dangled over the edge while the other pulled into his chest. He watched the landscape as they passed by, every bubbling swamp and low hanging tree. Narrowing his eyes, he started to notice the shadows. They were moving and shifting, just slightly, without regard for the suns position. He recognized this as Freyd's work, and Wulfrin too, if he recalled correctly.Turning in his seat, he would look towards his two comrades with a smirk, "Alright, I've been meaning to ask. How do you two do that? I've seen you both use the shadows to your advantage... but I've never seen anything like it before. Always felt limited to the skills the system allows." While shadow work may not be his cup of tea, if he could develop some new skill to give him a unique edge, he would take it.
// 1 Post Riding in Caravan -
Freyd and Wulfrin were quick to respond, and in person too. When Jomei hadn't received any personal messages back, he figured everyone was either busy.. or just didn't want to accompany him. However, when the two men emerged from the warp gate - each looking just as soaked and exhausted as he - he would offer them a tired smile and a wave. He was relieved someone heeded the call, and if it was the two of them he was working with, they would be finished with this quest in no time.
"Yo" he called out to Freyd before walking over to greet them. "Honestly... surprised you showed up, given how many of those knights you took out. You're probably more exhausted than the rest of us." He would pat his friend on the shoulder, tilting his head slightly to look him in the eyes. "Remember, you're not invincible. I don't think Cardinal will be as graceful if you end up taking a hit like that again." His gaze would turn to Wulfrin, "Good to see you too Wulfrin. Lets not waste any time then. If we finish this up quick enough, maybe we can earn ourselves a quick rest before heading back into the fray."
Jomei was unfamiliar with the quest, the fine details at least, but he knew who to talk to to initiate it. A traveling merchant just trying to get back home could be found with his face in a mug of ale within one of the taverns on the floor. Oh how Jomei wished the roles were reversed, but he would get his moment again soon. "Heard you're looking for an escort." Jomei sank into the space at the bar beside Gyrard, and their eyes met the ginger. They went over the specifics, how they needed protection from wolf-like creatures that attacked his caravan every time he's make the trip to and from Serpent's Pitch. Looking over his shoulder at Wulfrin and Freyd, Jomei would nod "Alright, you get the wagon ready. We'll meet you outside of town."
//Jomei consumes:
Gungir’s Shard (Untradeable/Unique/Reusable Consumable): Smokin' Hot Honey Bun Tray | ACC 2 | EVA 2 | Feast (4/6)Thanks Freyd!
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 138/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:5 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:6 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1
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Jomei
the emerald duelistSpoilernotes
- Level: 34 | Paragon: 84 | Tier: 4(12)
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 138/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1
Equipment:
Vicious Mockery : ACC II | Taunt | Blight
Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation: Vamp D II | HB | MIT
Token of Serenity: HB| EVA III
equipped
- Vicious Mockery
- Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation
- Token of Serenity
battle-ready inventory
skills
SpoilerSkills
Rapier R5 | TECH Spec.
Combat Mastery DMG R3
Cloth Armor R5
Charge
B Healing R5
Energist
MA R2
Howl
Fighting Spirit
Quick Change
Extra:
Concentration
Survival
Parry
Forgotten King's Authority
Assault Mode
Lady Luck
Meditation
Mods
Athletics
Emergency Recovery
Vengeful Riposte
Justified Riposte
Addons
Stamina
Focus
Precision
Nimble
Focused Howlbuffs
SpoilerHousing Buffs
Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat
Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down)
Tasty: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast.
Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.
Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.
Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll
Item Stash: +1 BRI slot
Advanced Training: +10% EXP to a thread. Limit one use per month. Must be used on a player's first post in a thread. Cooldown begins counting down when used in a post.// Mega Slime Farm Active | +10% EXP
How long did they have before the floor boss was found.. days, hours? While the information provided by this floor wasn't as typical as it had been in the past, there was an air about the 29th floor that carried with it a tension and anticipation. It was going to be soon, very very soon. Despite their goal being to keep the spectral knights, and any other wandering monsters, from using the warp gates to invade lower floors, Jomei needed to take the time to prepare himself. When it came to prepping for boss raids, he was very careless. Never purchasing consumables until the last minute, and never even looking into the unique items offered as rewards for quests.
If he was going to be a frontline tank and keep his friends alive, that would need to change.
Standing under the quick canopy that they had built over Floor 29th warp gate, a short respite from the rain, Jomei would send out a quick message to any frontliners.
QuoteTo : Frontliners
Looking to grab a Bizarre Antidote from a quest on Floor 18. Meet me in Eriwald if you're interested.Jomei
Once the posting was out, Jomei would speak the name of the settlement on the 18th floor. He was looking forward to a little break from the storming rain, even if it wasn't the full break he needed. As his body materialized onto the new floor, he was greeted with the crack of thunder as droplets of rain fell onto the top of his head from the trees above.
"Gotta be fucking kidding me..." -
"I remember" Jomei would remark with a nod, as he attempted to rush in to attack the single head that remained out of the threshold they needed. The best rose its heads, looking down at the players from a height they couldn't reach without risking falling into the lava. Jomei wasn't about to take that chance, so his boots would skid to a halt at the edge of the rocky surface. "Was a shit show, all I remember. Not that what happened wasn't significant, but.. all these boss fights, events, quests.. I'm hardly able to keep track anymore. Though, if I'm being honest, I may not have agreed with you at the time.. but it was definitely a wake up call. And either way, were all here now. We're all alive. That's all that matters."
A loose rock under his boot slipped and Jomei would lose his footing, allowing the Cerberus just enough time to land another attack on him. Another set of teeth tore into his his chest, leaving burning, red marks in their wake. "Ah, shit.. thanks Hirru." Jomei would call to his friend and comrade, who immediately healed the damage.
"You're secret is safe with me, I promise. Not like I talk to many people outside my small circle anyways." he would say with a smirk.
SpoilerRecovery: VAMP D | ID 246603 | CD 4 | +4 EN
Post Action: ST-I vs Head 2 | ID 246602 | BD 3(+3)(-2) 4 | Miss (-2 EN)[2/2/2] <<Baldur>> HP: 1107/1137 | EN: 106/132 | DMG: 23 | MIT:138 | ACC:7+1+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:3 | BH:55 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:5 | Survival |
[0/0/0] <<Hirru>> HP: 970/1000 | EN: 82/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | BH: 50 | HLY BLS: 40 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | THRNS: 36 | LD: 8 | Hype 0/3 CD 0/3
[6/6/4] <<Jomei>> HP: 980/980 | EN: 125/136 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 104 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | HB: 43 | VAMP-D: 108 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | BURN 56 (1/2) | Burning for 56 DMG [1/2 Turns Remain]Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #1) HP: 56/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 55
75| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 2/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #2) HP: 337/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 5575| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 1/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #3) HP: 45/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 -
Jomei wasn't sure what to say, let alone what to make of Hirru's predicament. He had never heard of anyone losing their memory after a full dive. Though with 10,000 people logging in using the new technology, he supposed it could have been possible. The only reason he knew how the Nerve Gear worked was from the instruction manual, but all of the science and possibly complications that could come from using it? Only the engineers behind it would really know.
Ducking out of the way of a paw about the size of him, Jomei avoided a strike that would have easily knocked him off of his feet. And with pools of bubbling, molten rock threatening to burn them with just the slightest touch, he would rather not leave his fate in the hands (or paws) of the Cerberus. As a toothy maw of one of the Cerberus' outer heads tried to chomp down on him, Jomei stepped back out of the way, not before driving his rapier deep into the oversized snout of the beast.
He would take a breath before speaking, "Thank you, for trusting me with this. If there's anyway I can help... If -" shoulders would rise and fall with a shrug. Its not like he knew much about Hirru's outside life to be able to help fill in the blanks. "You can rely on me. And I'm sorry, I do hope you find a way to get your memories back."
SpoilerRecovery: +4 EN, +54BH
Post Action: TECH C vs Head 1 | ID 246427 | BD 7(+3)(-2) HIT | CD 9 ST-B (-13 EN)
16 x 21 = 336(-55) = 281 DMG
-30 Boiling Hide[2/2/0] <<Baldur>> HP: 1107/1137 | EN: 120/132 | DMG: 23 | MIT:138 | ACC:7+1+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:3 | BH:55 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:5 | Hype 3/3 | Survival | ST-B Unlocked
[0/0/0] <<Hirru>> HP: 970/1000 | EN: 90/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | BH: 50 | HLY BLS: 40 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | THRNS: 36 | LD: 8 | Hype 0/3 CD 0/3 Barr cd 2/2
[6/5/4] <<Jomei>> HP: 948/980 | EN: 123/136 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 104 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | HB: 43 | VAMP-D: 108 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | BURN 56 (0/2) | Burning for 56 DMG [2/2 Turns Remain] ST-B UnlockedCerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #1) HP: 56/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 55
75| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 1/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #2) HP: 337/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 5575| ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 (Shatter 0/3)
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #3) HP: 650/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2- Bloodless | This boss is immune to all status ailments.
- Bringing Hell | This boss can attack once per turn for each head active.
- Limited Availability | Players can only target one head at a time. This also extends to AoE attacks.
- Burning Bite | On Cerberus' successful attacks, the player is afflicted with T4 Burn. (56 unmitigatable damage per turn for 2 turns.) This ailment is negatable by Fireproof.
- Boiling Hide | On successful attacks against Cerberus, the player receives 30 thorns damage. Successful critical attacks against Cerberus increases damage received by the player to 50. This damage is negatable by Fireproof.
- Infernal Punishment | On a critical attack, heads of Cerberus that have not yet attacked for that turn will gain additional damage and 50% Phase for their attack that turn. (+25 on minor crit | +75 on major crit)
- Blazing Bite | If all three heads are reduced to 150 HP or less without any having been destroyed, <<Cerberus, Inferno’s Rage>> will howl with all three heads, summoning 3 <<Infernal Hell Hounds>> to come to its aid as a Free Action. They attack immediately, as part of the same post. Damage from new applications of Burning Bite is now doubled. (112 unmitigatable damage per turn for 2 turns.)
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Jomei receives:
King's Core (1) | [245847b]
Blessing of the Wood (1) | [221413]
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Teeth bite into his forearm, searing his skin as they sunk deeper The resounding hiss, like meat dropped on a hot pan, was much more sickening when it was your own skin and muscles burning. Magma oozed from the corners of its mouth like saliva, dribbling onto the ginger and the rock around him. Setting his shoulder region ablaze, Jomei ripped his arm free before it could cause any more damage to him. Thankfully enough, with all the dramatics of it landing an attack on Jomei, the damage wasn't enough to burn much past his battle healing.
The underside of his cloak would pulse, the filigree stitched into the deep green fabric illuminated for a moment, and Jomei would instantly feel the relief of his armor's healing abilities. Although, it didn't do much to put out the fire. Using his free hand, he would pat at his shoulder and anywhere else where embers still burned.
"God.. finding out the world you're living in was just a video game the entire time..." Jomei shook his head with a quick sigh, "Would definitely send me into a spiral."
His eyes would turn back on Hirru, "Any idea how it happened?"
SpoilerRecovery: Vamp-D | ID 245987 | CD 7 | +4 EN, +54 BH, + 43 HB
Post Action: TECH-C Vs Head #2 | ID 245986 | BD 4(+3)(-2) = 5 Miss| -1 EN(W.R)
[2/0/0] <<Baldur>> HP: 1107/1137 | EN: 118/132 | DMG: 23 | MIT:138 | ACC:7+1+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:3 | BH:55 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:5 | Hype 1/3 | Survival |
[0/0/0] <<Hirru>> HP: 970/1000 | EN: 91/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | BH: 50 | HLY BLS: 40 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | THRNS: 36 | LD: 8 | Hype CD 3/3 Barr cd 1/2
[4/4/4] <<Jomei>> HP: 980/980 | EN: 135/136 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 104 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | HB: 43 | VAMP-D: 108 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | BURN 56 (0/2) |Well Rested [3/3]| Burning for 56 DMG [1/2 Turns Remain]Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #1) HP: 337/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #2) HP: 650/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2
Cerberus, Inferno's Rage (Head #3) HP: 650/650 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2Spoiler- Bloodless | This boss is immune to all status ailments.
- Bringing Hell | This boss can attack once per turn for each head active.
- Limited Availability | Players can only target one head at a time. This also extends to AoE attacks.
- Burning Bite | On Cerberus' successful attacks, the player is afflicted with T4 Burn. (56 unmitigatable damage per turn for 2 turns.) This ailment is negatable by Fireproof.
- Boiling Hide | On successful attacks against Cerberus, the player receives 30 thorns damage. Successful critical attacks against Cerberus increases damage received by the player to 50. This damage is negatable by Fireproof.
- Infernal Punishment | On a critical attack, heads of Cerberus that have not yet attacked for that turn will gain additional damage and 50% Phase for their attack that turn. (+25 on minor crit | +75 on major crit)
- Blazing Bite | If all three heads are reduced to 150 HP or less without any having been destroyed, <<Cerberus, Inferno’s Rage>> will howl with all three heads, summoning 3 <<Infernal Hell Hounds>> to come to its aid as a Free Action. They attack immediately, as part of the same post. Damage from new applications of Burning Bite is now doubled. (112 unmitigatable damage per turn for 2 turns.)
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The sparks of their weapons crashing against the metallic surface of the Spectral Knight doused and sizzled almost immediately as they launched into the pouring rain. Though in their brief moments, they provided enough light to illuminate their faces. Their expressions reading determined, but worn out with each strike. Jomei's was no different as his rapier carved into the knight's body, the lids of his eyes heavy and begging for rest.
Freyd roared with anger as he barreled past the others and swung his weapon at the Knight. He used the shadows to his advantage ... at least that was what Jomei assumed. One moment, he saw a beast unlike any he had seen before, though definitely of similar fashion to those they have fought on this floor. The next, it was just Freyd again, sporting his new salt and pepper look. Assuming he was merely seeing things due to his exhaustion, Jomei fought on.
"Star, are you alright?" Jomei would ask his comrade, as he skipped back to avoid a backhanded slash from the Knight. Taking note of his hand, or lack of in this case, Jomei looked back up to Morningstar, "Ah, all left. Got it. I've never lost a limb before.. does it grow back all at once, or are you going to have a baby hand for a little bit?" While his breath didn't reek of alcohol ( but goddammit could he use a stiff drink ) the slight slur to his speech and stumble in his step gave off such an impression.
Holy shit, he was about to collapse.
SpoilerRecovery: +4 EN
Post Action: TECH B | ID 245848 | BD 3(+5)(-0) HIT (-12 EN)
25 x 16 = 400 - 40 = 360 DMGMorningstar | HP: 900/900 | EN: 103/126 | DMG: 32 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 7 | LD: 6 | REC: 8 | HLY: 16 | AA | FRZ
Freyd | HP: 1340/1340 | EN: 152/166 (157+4-9) | DMG: 28 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 8 (incl. AA) | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:74 | VAMP-D: 74 | VAMP-O: 147 | PARA-V | LD:5 | GRAPPLING (1/5)
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 110/138 | DMG: 25 | MIT:44 | ACC:5 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:6 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | W.R 2/3 | CHG (1/3)
Lessa | HP: 980/980 | EN: 121/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT: 127 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2 | BH: 29 | HB: 39 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | HLY: 8
Acanthus | HP: 920/920 | EN: 106/124 | DMG: 29 | MIT:120 | ACC:6 | AA | FL.AURA: 16 | THORNS:72 | BH:51 | HB: 40 | LD:6[2,12,6,0,1] Spectral Knight | HP: 720/3700 | DMG: 300 | MIT:
10040 SHATTER 3 (1/3) | ACC:5 | EVA:30 | FRB [40/2] | BLD [48/2] | BLGT [32/2] | BRN [56/2] | F-STUN-IMM (0/3) | PARALYZED -
“I could definitely go for a drink after this is done.” He would peek over his shoulder to where others fought off Spectral Knights and waves of tentacle ridden monsters. “That is.. if we even get the chance. These things have been relentless.” He would sigh heavily before steeing his resolve, as Baldur had pointed out, the finish line was in sight.
“Nice work everyone!” Jomei would call to his group as he readied himself for what, hopefully, would be one last attack. Instead of attempting to move through the mud, he stood in wait for the knight to make its move. He taunted the vaguely humanoid creature, drawing a circle with the tip of his rapier in the air.
With a speed that reminded him much of his own, the knight launched at him, cutting through the pouring rain. A last minute dodge, Jomei turned his body and slashed at the back of the knight. It stumbled and shuddered, before its form fell apart and became one with the saturated earth.
And that was that, another Spectral Knight slain.Recovery: +4 EN
Post Action: TECH-C | ID 245846 | BD 9(+3)(-3) HIT (-13 EN)
21 x 16 = 336(-40) = 296 DMG[8] Baldur | HP: 980/980 | EN: 104/132 | DMG: 26 | MIT:78 | ACC:8+1 | AA (Inc) | KEEN: 1 (Act) | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:5 | Hype 3/3 | ST-B Unlocked
[3] Mari | HP: 940/940 | EN: 82/128 | DMG: 21+2=23 | ACC:5+2=7 | AA | EVA:3 | BH:52 | BLI: 32/-20 | ENV-O: 32 | PARA-V | LD:1 | -40 Mit
[-]Hirru | HP: 1160/1160 | EN: 102/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | ACC: 1 | BH: 59 | HLY BLS: 47 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | LD: 5 | THRNS: 76 | PARA | EV-0: 36 | CD hype 3/3 pta 1/3
[10]Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 103/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | (CHG 1/3)Spectral Knight | HP: 0/3700 | DMG: 300 | MIT:100 40 | ACC:5 | EVA:3 | FRB [40/2] | BLD [48/2] | BLGT [32/2] | BRN [56/2] | Shattered [3/3 stacks] | Stuck Immun. (2/3) | -
Getting a little bit of assistance up onto his feet was definitely appreciated, though unexpected. And if it wasn't for the familiar voice, followed by the even more familiar clanging of armor plates with every step, he would have been a bit more caught off guard. His olive gaze turned upon Lessa and a smile found his lips as he felt his woes wash away. She was just as filthy, worn out and exhausted as he was, but there was no sigs of damage. The two were separated briefly as they stumbled upon a group of players who needed assistance. Lessa helped with healing their wounded, while Jomei kept the monsters away. A quick look over her shoulder, and he could see the group retreating. All fine, all happy to be alive.
Okay, maybe he didn't hate this as much as he thought.
Fingers gently grazed the cheek where Lessa had kissed him as his smile widened, "More than you could imagine .. the pun didn't exactly help though." he teased with a playful wink. As much as he wanted to just remain in this moment, he knew they needed to get to work. "Just don't fall asleep in the bath or something. 'Killed by Bathtub' isn't exactly the best footnote to on the Monument." Some morbid humor, but maybe that was just today's vibe.
Moving to assist Freyd - wait, the Spectral Knight was gone. Had Freyd already taken it out on his own? The nauseating song of a blade cutting clean through flesh echoed over the storm and Jomei would spin around to see their enemy now standing in range of Acanthus and Morningstar, the latter missing one of their hands. "Star!" Jomei shouted, before rushing off in the opposite direction.
SpoilerPost Action: TECH-D + Charge | 245768 | BD 6(+5)(-1) 10 | SHATTER (12+8) - 20 EN
25(+3)x16 = 448(-40) 408 DMGMorningstar | HP: 900/900 | EN: 106/126 | DMG: 32 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 7 | LD: 6 | REC: 8 | HLY: 16 | AA | FRZ
Freyd | HP: 1340/1340 | EN: 157/166 (166-9) | DMG: 28 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 8 (incl. AA) | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:74 | VAMP-D: 74 | VAMP-O: 147 | PARA-V | LD:5 | GRAPPLING (0/5)
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 118/138 | DMG: 25 | MIT:44 | ACC:5 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:6 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | W.R 1/3
Lessa | HP: 980/980 | EN: 121/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT: 127 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2 | BH: 29 | HB: 39 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | HLY: 8
Acanthus | HP: 920/920 | EN: 106/124 | DMG: 29 | MIT:120 | ACC:6 | AA | FL.AURA: 16 | THORNS:72 | BH:51 | HB: 40 | LD:6[1,3,3,0,1] Spectral Knight | HP: 2424/3700 (3060-228) | DMG: 300 | MIT:
10040 SHATTER 3 (0/3) | ACC:5 | EVA:3 0 | FRB [40/2] | BLD [48/2] | BLGT [32/2] | BRN [56/2] | F-STUNNEDMob Action | STUNNED
Splinter | Whenever the Spectral Knight critically hits (BD 9-10), its attack instead only deals 50 mitigated damage and 60 unmitigated damage to the entire party as the weapon splinters into a sharpened spray. This attack applies all applicable DoT's to all targets when this occurs.
Mist Body | Natural BD 9 attacks made against Spectral Knight will no longer automatically hit and will use accuracy & damage calculations as normal due to the Spectral Knight bending and twisting to allow dangerous attacks to pass harmlessly through. The hit is treated as a non-critical hit, and all enhancements that would activate on a natural BD 9 (bleed, holy, burn, freeze) will not trigger when this occurs.
Attempted Rewrite | On a CD 10+, the Spectral Knight will find another NPC nearby and manufacture that NPC into a clone of itself with the same stat block including remaining hit points and any applied status effects.
Tier Lock | For the duration of the fight, all of the participants’ stats that scale with Tier are calculated as though they’re Tier 4. [DMG/MIT/BLEED enhancements etc.] This skill only locks downward. Those at Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 will still have T1, T2, or T3 stats, respectively. -
Jomei's torso twisted, the elongated, blade-like fingers of the Spectral Knight ripping through the green cloth at his chest, but missing the skin. The spectral warrior clad in a spectral armored shell and its spectral blade fingers that shimmer with spectral energy. This spectral being shifts through torrential downpours and spectral mists, bound to a spectral realm between life and death, its every move echoing with a spectral chill. It looked at the ginger, spectrally, of course, though Jomei's olive gaze shot towards Mari. "Wh- Jail?!"
It was only then he remembered the orange crystal that set her apart from most of Aincrad, and his lips formed into a tight line.
"What, did you get caught robbing a grandma or something?" he teased her with a soft smile and a wink. before flourishing his weapon and running the tip of his rapier through the chest of the knight. Once the damage had been done, he would shift his feet to feint a retreat to hopefully catch them off guard. Even spectral knights who thought spectral thoughts could be thrown off, right? Planting his front foot back down, he would deliver another slash across its face. A light red mark was left where it eyes would be. "Should make us a bit harder to hit before it recovers.. not that we're having a hard time avoiding it anyway."
Recovery: +4 EN
Post Action: Tech B | ID 245766 | BD 9(+3)(-3) | Hit 13(-1 W.R) -12 EN
25 x 16 = 400(-40) = 360 DMG[6] Baldur | HP: 980/980 | EN: 110/132 | DMG: 26(+4=30) | MIT:78 | ACC:8+1 | AA (Inc) | KEEN: 1 (Act) | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:54 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BLI: 32/-20 | BRN: 56 |
FRZ: 64| LD:5 | Hype 2/3
[1] Mari | HP: 940/940 | EN: 89/128 | DMG: 21+2=23(+4=27) | ACC:5+2=7 | AA | EVA:3 | BH:52 | BLI: 32/-20 | ENV-O: 32 | PARA-V | LD:1 | -40 Mit
[-]Hirru | HP: 1160/1160 | EN: 100/112 | DMG: 1 | MIT: 187 | ACC: 1 | BH: 59 | HLY BLS: 47 | MENDING: 2 | REC: 8 | LD: 5 | THRNS: 76 | PARA | EV-0: 36 | CD hype 2/3
[7]Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 112/138 | DMG: 21(+4=25) | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1 | (W.R. 3/3) (CHG 1/3)Spectral Knight | HP: 899/3700 | DMG: 300 | MIT:
10040 | ACC:54 | EVA:3 | FRB [40/2] | BLD [48/2] | BLGT [32/2] | BRN [56/2] | Shattered [3/3 stacks] | Stuck Immun. (1/3) | DELAY -
Jomei
the emerald duelistSpoilernotes
- Level: 34 | Paragon: 83 | Tier: 4(12)
Jomei | HP: 1000/1000 | EN: 138/138 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:55 | HB: 44 | VAMP-D: 110 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:1
Equipment:
Vicious Mockery : ACC II | Taunt | Blight
Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation: Vamp D II | HB | MIT
Token of Serenity: HB| EVA III
equipped
- Vicious Mockery
- Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation
- Token of Serenity
battle-ready inventory
skills
SpoilerSkills
Rapier R5 | TECH Spec.
Combat Mastery DMG R3
Cloth Armor R5
Charge
B Healing R5
Energist
MA R2
Howl
Fighting Spirit
Quick Change
Extra:
Concentration
Survival
Parry
Forgotten King's Authority
Assault Mode
Lady Luck
Meditation
Mods
Athletics
Emergency Recovery
Vengeful Riposte
Justified Riposte
Addons
Stamina
Focus
Precision
Nimble
Focused Howlbuffs
SpoilerHousing Buffs
Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat
Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down)
Tasty: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast.
Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.
Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.
Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll
Item Stash: +1 BRI slot
Advanced Training: +10% EXP to a thread. Limit one use per month. Must be used on a player's first post in a thread. Cooldown begins counting down when used in a post.Midnight, possibly, or close to it. The suns light had faded hours ago and the red canopy that made up the Fire Forest were a much less brilliant color in the dull moonlight. Branches swayed in the wind, the rustling of their leaves sounding very much like the pattering of rain - a sound that he had grown sick of after countless days fighting off wave after wave of monsters on the 29th floor. Jomei needed a break, even if just a day, just some time to rest and recuperate. None of them would be able to continue fighting if they continued like this.. and with all of the curveballs they had been pitched on that hellscape of a floor, who knows what tomorrow could bring. Nothing was ordinary about this floor, and the looming threat of the next floor boss was no different. The fight could be days away, it could be hours. They wouldn't know until the time came.
Despite how much his body wanted to give out, how every muscle and bone that made up his virtual form ached, he could not find sleep.
Jomei sat on the edge of his bed, staring down at the floorboards. With everything going on he needed something.. something real and concrete that he could anchor himself down to, before he was carried away by the stress and uncertainty of it all. Lower lip between his teeth, he would gently bite down as he hesitantly summoned his menus with a small flick of his finger. "I need to see her.." he would say to himself, his voice nearly a whisper.
Hey, you up?No, this wasn't some late night booty call.
Can we talk?Three of the most stressful words anyone could hear, definitely not.QuoteTo: Lessa
Hey,
Sorry I hope this message doesn't wake you up if you're sleeping. I've got a lot on my mind.. boss fight and all that. You know, usual stuff for frontliners like us.
((Humor doesn't carry over so well in text..))
I'm having one of those restless nights. Funny how life does that, huh? Work yourself to the bone, and when you finally hit your pillow, you can't find sleep.
((Now he was just stalling and rambling..))
Can we meet up? If you're awake, that is. I need the distraction and well, if I'm being honest. I don't really want to be alone tonight. Not like that but I just..
I could really use my favorite person right now.
Jomei
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"I have a weapon that can do holy damage" Jomei said with a nod, as he lifted a hand to search through his inventory. Making sure Fragarach was still nestled nicely within the confides of his virtual pockets, he would close the menus once more. "Since we were able to take down this bear pretty easily, I'm sure the next boss shouldn't be too difficult either. Might be able to swap out some of my new equipment for my old stuff. As long as we take it out quickly, we won't be in too deep without a full tank build."
"But you may be right about holding off for now, I know we've all got our hands full getting ready for this raid battle. I believe I have a couple of items I need to arrange a pick up for anyway, so I suppose we could part ways and do our own things. Come on, lets at least get back to a settlement so we can warp out of here."
Taking the lead, Jomei and Wulfrin retraced their steps through the forest, through Treant territory, and back to the main settlement that the Elves called their home.
"Well then, I guess if I don't see you before then, I'll see you before the raid." He would gently pat Wulfrin's shoulder with the butt of his fist, "Stay safe out there."
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the emerald duelist
notes
Jomei | HP: 1020/1020 | EN: 140/140 | DMG: 21 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | BH:56 | HB: 45 | VAMP-D: 112 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:3
Equipment:
Vicious Mockery : ACC II | Taunt | Blight
Fencer's Regalia - Trepidation: Vamp D II | HB | MIT
Token of Serenity: HB| EVA III
equipped
battle-ready inventory
skills
Skills
Rapier R5 | TECH Spec.
Combat Mastery DMG R3
Cloth Armor R5
Charge
B Healing R5
Energist
MA R2
Howl
Fighting Spirit
Quick Change
Extended Weight Limit
Searching R2
Extra:
Concentration
Survival
Parry
Forgotten King's Authority
Assault ModeLady LuckMeditationMods
Athletics
Emergency Recovery
Vengeful Riposte
Justified Riposte
Night Vision
Addons
Stamina
Focus
Precision
Nimble
Focused Howl
buffs
Buffs
Dimensional Backpack +1 BRI slot
Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat
Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down)
Tasty: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast.
Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.
Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.
Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll
Item Stash: +1 BRI slot
Advanced Training: +10% EXP to a thread. Limit one use per month. Must be used on a player's first post in a thread. Cooldown begins counting down when used in a post.
"A couple of times, yeah."
The ginger walked beside Baldur, his guild leader and long time friend. They had met shortly after receiving a message from Morningstar, an invitation to explore some mystery on the twenty eighth floor. They would be accompanied by Wulfrin as well.
"Wulfrin and I were investigating that Scents of The Wild questline. We had taken a break to prepare for the fight against Callisto and then..." He would simply shrug his shoulders, lips pursed into a tight line. "The hell that is floor twenty nine. Morningstar, we've teamed up a small handful of times.. he's definitely a busy one."
Working with a guild again was more exciting than he had anticipated. The Velvet Room and Holy Dragon Alliance were both experiences he would never forget, but compared to some of the heavy hitters like the Trackers Alliance or Jacob's Ladder, they felt more like close knit friend groups. He wanted something bigger of HDA, for sure, but when membership suddenly diminished, he knew it had become a failed cause. Whenever Baldur - or anyone else for that matter - called out Jomei for his 'leadership skills,' the constant reminder that HDA and TVR failed under his watch remind him of the contrary.
But helping to bolster a group such as Jacob's Ladder, he could explore that leadership capability without taking the reins of a guild. It brought a smile to his face that he didn't bother hiding.
"Agreed." Jomei would say with a nod, "I've never been much to go questing or field boss hunting.. but I feel as we are starting to hit a ceiling with our skills, we need to start depending on those boss drops a bit more. So you can count on me to be there."
The line outside of the quaint eatery was a bit intimidating at first, but spotting their friends already at a table through the window was a relief. So skipping the line and entering the diner, Jomei would greet Wulfrin and Morninstar. "Hey guys, hope we didn't keep you waiting too long."