Hirru

Trying to figure out this things pattern was like trying to have a boar not hit you while you were first learning the ropes.  What was worse was this Wasp Queen was technically the boar of the field bosses.  If I couldn't figure this thing out, how would I fare against the other creatures of darkness that roam this world.  Who knows if I'll ever survive until then, as each floor brings more wonders and traps that could take my life, at any second.

No, I needed to survive!  I had to survive to know the truth!

[ID: 28410]
[BD = 1]
[CD = 10] +1 HP
[MD = 2-2=0]

[Hirru: 32/38]

[Wasp Queen: 14/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

Hirru drew in a breath before sighing in relief.  That could have been worse.  Everyone was missing that last one, and from what he could see, it was probably going to call another one if Beoreson hadn't taken it out, once and for all.  He pat Beore on the shoulder.

"Good job!"

He turned to the team and patted them on the shoulder too.

"I think that we're about good for the rest of this dungeon.  Let's explore this room and see what we can find there."

Hirru said as he pointed towards the door that he accidentally opened during the trap encounter.  He herded them into the room and told them to start looking around for anything out of the ordinary.  After some time, Hirru would do the same thing, but he found nothing in particular.

[ID: 28405][LD: 10] Nothing

Total Loot
Col - 100
Mats - 4
Items - Iron Shield (Good)

Something changed in the Wasp Queen as it started acting much more erratically.  The pattern changed from its ever moving figure eight (8) to some intricate puzzle that I could not figure out right now.  The Wasp Queen took this time to fly by me before appearing behind me and piercing me with its stinger, but that wasn't all.  It kept me on its stinger as it flew up and threw me from the stinger into the air.

As I fell, I wondered if all boss type monsters are like this.  If they are, they were going to be that much more thrilling.  I landed hard on the ground, but got up quickly.  This one might take longer than expected.

[ID: 28400]
[BD = 4]
[CD = 9]  
[MD = 10-2=10] Crit 2+2-1=3 DMG

[Hirru: 31/38]

[Wasp Queen: 14/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

I found my footing and began to flank around while it continued its little pattern.  After a while, one could easily learn its pattern so it was just a game of when it was at a certain position.  When it was getting closer to the place that I was, I quickly started to prepare a simple <<Slant>> sword skill.

My attack connected as the Wasp Queen was flying by, getting a short screech from it as its first health bar was diminished and shattered.  One more health bar to go, and I could go back to my rest.

[ID: 28398]
[BD = 8] Hit
[CD = 9]  
[MD = 7-2=5] Miss

[Hirru: 34/38]

[Wasp Queen: 14/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

Here it comes, I thought to myself.  The bug hatred is coming up again, and it was ready to squash a huge one.  Though, that would have to wait as The Wasp Queen whipped around with its little dance of exaggerated movements.  Soon it would fly around me before going in for another strike.  This one wasn't as bad as the others before it, and my health only went down a blip.  

Looking at the wasp with a stern look, I made sure that I would take joy in destroying it.

[ID: 28396]
[BD = 4]
[CD = 1]  
[MD = 8-2=6] 2-1=1

[Hirru: 34/38]

[Wasp Queen: 18/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

You wouldn't believe that someone that started out without being able to move very well, could be hunting monsters twice his size.  Who ever raised me on the other side must be proud right now.  I could feel the memories of the one that I called mother from before.

"You would be!  Isn't that right, mother?!"

As if to answer me, The Wasp Queen decided that it would take that time to attack me while I had my head in the clouds.  It pierced me for another good blip.  Surprised that my battle healing wasn't going to insult that attack to.  I would probably have to wait until it came back up.  Maybe, something good will come of it.

[ID: 28388]
[BD = 4] Miss
[CD = 3]  
[MD = 9-2=9] Crit 2+1-1= 2

[Hirru: 35/38]

[Wasp Queen: 18/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

Thinking back to all the adventures that I have had till this point, I could see the improvement that I've had since I first started to roam these lands.  It was quite thrilling, and something was always happening.  I couldn't wait to continue onward to the next floors, and soon be with the front lines.

The two of us circled around each other as we measured each other up.  Now, when I said 'circle', it could more be an awkward zigzag of a figure eight (8).  As with any flying insect, they didn't stay in one spot for very long, and tried to zip everywhere while I kept on the move, just in case.

[ID: 28385]
[BD = 5] Miss
[CD = 2]  
[MD = 1-2=-1] Miss 

[Hirru: 37/38]

[Wasp Queen: 18/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

Believing that I have a slight upper hand, I planned to keep this up and finish this thing quickly.  Happily, the information brokers told me that it was quite weak and didn't have any adverse status effects.  That relieved any worry I once had, as it wouldn't be able to paralyze me four times in a row again.  At least, that's what Kalesh said happened.

Anyway, my wits were about me when it came to my new sword skills as I rushed at it with blade glowing and sliced the queen from the mid right to lower left.  Then the glow covered my hand, telling me to move my wrist as another slash was brought up through the bottom left to top right.  It made a V shaped strike area.  2 hit Sword Skill <<Vertical Arc>>.

This time, The Wasp Queen wasn't very happy with me.  It flew at me while I was frozen to stab me with its stinger.  It felt like a solid hit, but my health didn't budge much.  It must have been my new defense skill for my armor, and to add insult to injury, my battle healing kicked in to heal so that only a blip of health was lost.

"Sorry, your majesty!  Not today!"

[ID: 28377]
[BD = 10] 4+2=6 DMG
[CD = 12] +1 HP 
[MD = 9-2=9] Crit 2+1-1MIT=2 DMG

[Hirru: 37/38]

[Wasp Queen: 18/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

Let the hunt begin!

I stood in front of the giant insect called <<The Wasp Queen>> after it spawned.  I could feel the wind being pushed by the beating of those powerful wings as I prepared myself for the battle soon to happen. There was no telling how this battle would go, but there was one thing that was apparent.  We were evenly matched.

"Let's go!"  

I started things off with a bang as I rushed in to hit it with a new sword skill that I learned not too long ago.  My sword began to glow a bright blue as he charged into the wasp.  The blade, guided by the light, cut a vertical strike down before cutting from left to right.  A third strike spun me around to deliver another vertical strike before the last strike of the combo caused a right to left slash.  All four slashs appeared in a square pattern in the air before splitting off towards the heavens.  1 Handed Straight Sword 4 hit combo <<Vertical Square>>

The Wasp Queen didn't like that much, and came bearing at me while my cool down was going through, but I was able to snap out of it before it was able to slam its stinger down on me.

[ID: 28371]
[BD = 10] Crit 4 + 2 = 6
[CD = 2] 
[MD = 7-2=5] Miss

[Hirru: 38/38]

[Wasp Queen: 24/30]
[Base DMG = 2]

I found myself going into a small rest as I awaited my battle healing and survival to kick in.  The days have been very tiring.  From what I could tell, I was probably exerting myself too much.  Probably need to settle down somewhere for a while, but nowhere seemed quite right.  The first floor was too crowded right now.  Second had nothing on it except for some for the mountains for materials, and this field boss.  Also that rock that occasionally appears outside the 2nd floor dungeon, but that was about it.  Then there was the nothing on the third floor, as well.  I was not going to live on either 4th or 5th, and then I haven't been able to get to the other floors yet.

"I can't wait for my Regen Armor to be finished."  

I pulled open my menu and looked at my skills.  Apparently I leveled up from that last fight, so my health was topped off.  From my gear, I could use some damage mitigation, but I would have to wait longer on my more needed skills.  I shook my head.  What was I thinking?!  I put my points into light armor and as I clicked apply, I could feel that the armor that I had on was now protecting me more than usual.  The awareness of a Kun, the speed of a wolf, and the toughness of a bear.  It was funny how I was used to this weird concept of stats and equipment that this world portrayed as essential.

Several hours later, the <<Wasp Queen>> spawned, and I was ready.

((I'll just do the summary.  Just change the topic with a [COMPLETE]))

Hirru groaned every second that they were in the desert before the end finally came.  The city came into view and the building that they needed to bring it to.  They went over to deliver the cargo to the NPC which she took in kind, to only have it disappear once it was all said and done.  Thinking about it, they probably could have opened the chest and put everything in their inventory, but he didn't know if the quest would allow that.  Shrugging, as the new skill came to life in him.  He was now noticeably cooler than before, which must be a bonus effect of the skill.  

He sighed as Kalesh shook his hand.

"Keep the Col, and lets just use that for a good meal and stay at the inn."

He said as he led the way to what he would assume to be the inn in this city.  They both ate, and slept the day away.  Waking in the morning, the two would go their own way as the party was dissolved, but not before they got their contact info.

Completed

Summary

Kalesh - 200 Col + 2 SP + Extra Skill <<Survival>>

Hirru - 200 Col + 2 SP + 3 Mats + Extra Skill <<Survival>>

[ID: 28352][CD = 3][LD = 1]

Morning of the 2^nd Day (~24 hours remain)

*Sounds of a cuckoo*

Hirru groaned as he could feel the heat from the sun as it came up from the horizon.  He didn't have any dreams tonight, which was odd.  Though, lately those have been of the painful nightmare variety, which were not pleasant at all.  Maybe he should lay off the drink for a while, and the paralysis.  Heck, get away from adventuring for a while.  That would probably help him more than anything.

His thoughts were clouded by the cries of the cuckoo which was his current alarm.  He quickly swiped the alarm away before going over to see what Kalesh was doing.  He saw the little pattern that the broadsword wielder had drawn in his boredom.

"Nice!  Now let's get this cargo home before I have get a scorpion to do it."  

Hirru said as he took the chest hands and hoisted it up to be carried.

"Ready!"

************************

Later..

"Are we there yet!"

((No more monsters... just complete it)

[ID: 28343][CD = 10][LD = 20] + 1 HP and + 1 Mat

Hirru would be getting tired at this point and time.  The day was long, and he was exhausted for some reason, as though his entire being was yearning for the sweet release of sleep.  He figured that it was about time for them to switch places and walked over to his sleeping companion.  Hirru reached out to him to jostle him awake.

"Hey, wake up!  It's your turn to take shift."

He said as the broadsword user would wake up, and hopefully take his place.  Hirru took one last look around the area, just in case something was creeping while he was waking Kalesh up...

Sure enough, a little scorpion came crawling out of the sand, but Hirru was having none of its nonsense.  His sword stabbed straight into the insect which shattered instantly giving him some unrefined venom.  He would then go to sleep next to the chest, when Kalesh was ready, curling up in his vest to keep him warm, which would heal him a bit.

[Mats 3]

((I'll end it))

Hirru could not believe what he just saw.  The bear cub, that Grave found, cleaved through the rock faster than they could.  He was even more surprised that Grave got the skill anyway.  Shrugging, cause he was here for the dungeon anyway.  As Grave came over to him, and they both shook hands.  Hirru turned to the other one, but he would have disappeared into the dungeon.

"You know... I never got his name.  Oh well."

Hirru opened his menu to give Grave his contact info.

"Keep in touch, okay?  Or else, I'll have to save you from a real stoning."

Hirru went into the dungeon to get this over with.

Completed

Summary

Grave: 133 Col + 2 Sp + 3 Mats collected + Extra Skill <<Martial Arts>> Rank 0

Hirru: 133 Col + 2 Sp + 1 Mat collected

Golden: 133 Col + 2 Sp + 2 Mats collected

The Bear Cub (Nickname- Nigel): 1 Col + 1 Smashing!

My sword swung true as I hit the wasp for the final time.  It fell to the ground before shattering into many different pieces.  I sighed deeply as a notification of the exp and items gained from that fight.  If this was the only thing that I was going to get from these things, I would have to go back for some potions, if I want to take out this queen.

"Oy.. I'm just going to wait here for a few while I let my battle healing do its job."

I found a comfortable spot, and sat down to watch the wasps buzz around.

[ID: 28342]
[BD = 7] Hit
[CD: 6] Nope
[LD: 7] Nothing 

[Hirru: 25/31]

[Wind Wasp: 0/16] +1 Mat

I really hated bugs at this point in time.  Not only did they buzz around and bypass all of my attacks, they were ultra-accurate.  Seemingly as such, I didn't noticed the wasp hand swung around me, and stabbed me in the bloody back.  I don't know what to do with myself, as I feel myself being pushed away.  I fell to the ground and watched as the wasp kept its usual random bee dances.

"Come down here, and fight like a humanoid!"

[ID: 28279]
[BD = 2] 
[MD = 9-2=9]
[CD: 5] 

[Hirru: 25/31]

[Wind Wasp: 1/16]

[ID: 28268][CD = 6][LD = 17] + 1 Mat

Having found a good place next to the oasis as he scanned the night for anything that would harm them, especially anything with a stinger, or carapace.  He would deal with them post-haste, but that was if he could find them.  The night sky loomed on as he couldn't find anything in the dark, in fact, he didn't even have the search skill.  Makes doing this that much harder.

As the night went on, Hirru's mind would wonder more into the events of the past few days.  It seemed that paralysis was a huge factor in his memories, or it was causing a large spike of unknown factors to come.  Hopefully, he didn't have to deal with that for a while.

In the mean time, before he would go and wake Kalesh for his shift, Hirru decided to cut down the cactus, and got a cactus flower from it.

"Neat!"

If it was one thing that Hirru hoped for in this battle, it was a swift end.  That wasn't going to happen easily now, as both Xion and Beoreson missed their mark.  Good thing, Mack, was a lumberjack with that axe.  Hirru shook that thought from his head, wondering where that came from.

[ID: 28263][BD: 1][MD: 6] 

Hirru prepared to attack the Kobold, but it had other plans.  This one decided to dance around Hirru as he tried to get a slash out at it, but it wouldn't give him a chance.  After tiring the hunter out, the kobold went over to Xion and booted his armor before shiving him with the rusty end.

"Will someone kill this thing already?!"

Hirru = 27/27 [Hate - 3]
Xion = 39/40 [Hate - 4] 
Mack = 31/31 [Hate - 2]
Beore = 27/27 [Hate - 3]

Kobold = 9/20 [Target - Xion]

((Don't mind the bolding.. errors))

[ID: 28257][CD = 5] 

Hirru looked on at the chest and realized the journey ahead.  This wasn't something that could be just carried in their inventory.  Groaning as he fell to the sands below, his impact making a few grains fly up.  The sun was already past the 5th floors horizon, and the clock in the upper right corner said that it was well into the evening.  If they pulled it now, they would be up all night and the rest of the day.  That would not be fun for anyone, and was pretty sure that health would drop when hungry and tired.

Speaking of hungry, he was slightly so.  Unfortunately, all that he had was the stale bread and some water.  Though he didn't like it, it was all they had.  Getting up onto his knees, he opened his inventory to pull out two breads and two waters.

"Looks like we'll have to stay here for a bit.  This place seems like a safe zone, but you never know when 'they' will be around."

He threw over a bread and water.

"Sorry, I don't have anything else, but it will quiet your stomach for a bit.  Meanwhile, I'll take first watch."

((I would say drag that out in the next few posts..))

[ID: 28240][CD = 11] +1 HP

Hirru listened to what Kalesh was talking about.  It sounded like another episode, but this time, there was no memory surge.  He couldn't even remember what happened during that fight, except that he got a heavy dose of that toxin.  Paralysis was going to be another thing that he would put on the, 'Hirru hates the most' list.  Right next to bugs.  Hate those things now, for some reason.  To the broadswordsman's request, Hirru declined the offer.

"My battle healing will take some time, but it will take me back to full by the end of the day."

Scratching his head, Hirru looked onward where Kalesh was pointing towards.  Finally, finding the oasis where the cargo was supposed to be, Hirru ran towards the oasis.

"Hurry up!  We don't have much day light left!"

((Alright, let's end this and get our skill.))

[ID: 28208][CD = 6]

The warrior looked around when the man before him mentioned a lost cargo.  He couldn't see anything for miles except for the desert, some mountain ranges, and a gigantic tower in the background.  Heck, even the sky looked weird.  As if it were a ceiling that stretched out for eternity.  This was an over load to his system.  How did he get here?  Where was his fireteam?  Who....

He clutched his head and fell to his knees.  The pain was sharp and fierce as he strained to keep himself from falling for it.  All too soon, he fell quiet.

Hirru began to stir as he opened his eyes.  He yawned before realizing that he was still in the desert while Kalesh was in front of him with a look of curiosity on it.

"What happened?  Did we kill it..?"

((And here it goes...))

[ID: 28187][BD = 6][CD = 7][LD = 4][MD = 6]

Hearing Mr. Penguin calling for him to hurry and finish the last cookie, Hirru turned back to the snow creature with a mit with a happy smile.

"Alright!  Let's play!"  

Hirru looked at the candy cane in his hand before planting it in the ground, a small flag sprung up calling it the south pole.  He ran at the abomination as it did the same.  Hirru displayed his hands in a playful manner when the beast showed his mitten.  His palm pat the mitt as it went on the creatures back to reach out to its candy cane.  He took the cane in hand, and planted it into the creature, causing it to be encased in ice before bursting into many beautiful crystal shards.  Another flag flown from there shown the north pole.

His task complete, he walked over to grab his candy cane, before going to Mr. Penguin, but his features were different than before.  They were of a man in a brown cloak.

"Wait.. who are you, and where is Mr. Penguin?"

***************

Reality

Hearing the other guy mention that it was almost dead, the warrior turned back towards the scorpion with a grim smile.

"Alright!  Let's play!"

The warrior looked at the sword in his hand before planting it in the ground, a small window sprung up saying something about disarming.  He ran at the abomination at full charge as it did the same.  The warrior displayed his hands in a fiercesome manner when the beast showed its claw.   He drove the claw away as the warrior went on the creatures back to reach out to its tail.  He took the stinger in hand, and planted it into the scorpion, causing it to freeze in place before bursting into many strange crystal shards.  Another window flashed in front of his, but he flapped it away.

His task complete, the warrior walked over to grab his sword, before going to the man in the brown cloak, but the warriors features were different than before.  They were cold and dead inside.

"Who are you, and where the f**k am I?"

[Hirru - 12/31][Hate - 3]
[Kalesh - 13/13][Hate - 3]

[Scorpion - 0/16][Target - Hirru] +1 Mat

((You don't know how much fun I'm having with this..))

[ID: 28180][BD = 1][CD = 7][LD = 11][MD = 4]

Hirru was getting upset at the fact that Mr. Fluffybottoms was getting all the cookies from the cookie jar, but would not share any with Mr. Penguin!  This angered Hirru as he wanted to have some too.  His anger built up until he was hot enough to melt the ice.  Standing on his own two feet, he wobbled for a second before getting his bearings.  At that moment, Hirru trying to be 'papped' by the snow creature using its mitten.  Rolling away from the mitt, becoming a small snowman in the snow.  He shook off the snow from his body and pointed his own candy cane towards the creature.

"Wanna play patty-cake?"

*************** 

In Reality

Hirru got up from the ground, wobbling as he held his head.  He looked around with a cold questioning look in his eyes before the scorpion would come at him with its pincer.  Hirru would roll away quickly before looking in wonder and shock at the scorpion before pointing his blade at the insect and say,

"The f**k is that!"

[Hirru - 14/31][Hate - 3]
[Kalesh - 13/13][Hate - 2]

[Scorpion - 3/16][Target - Hirru]

My confidence back in my heart and mind, I strove to destroy this insect before its queen would show up.  As it came back at me, my blade found a mind of its own, as it glowed from its position at my side.  My stance changed and I rushed at it before causing another upward strike.  Another <<Rage Spike>> to compliment the other.

Looking at the wasp, I noticed that it wasn't dead yet, with a sliver of health.

"Why won't you die?!"

[ID: 28172]
[BD = 10] 4+2 = 6 DMG
[MD = 4-2=2]
[CD: 3] 

[Hirru: 28/31]

[Wind Wasp: 1/16

As the wasp turned around in a wide semi-circle, I prepared my sword to cross its trajectory.  It would try to stab me with its only weapon, the stinger on its abdomen.  I wouldn't allow it, and as it tried exactly that, I dodged to one side while pulling my sword into the direction that is was going to appear.  The blade bit into the wasp causing a little more damage as it flew by.  It skittered a bit before coming back to its rhythmic buzz.

"How about now?  Anything that you got in mind?" 

[ID: 28171]
[BD = 7] Hit
[MD = 3-2=1] Missed
[CD: 4] 

[Hirru: 28/31]

[Wind Wasp: 7/16]