Macradon

Frenzy on the shadowlings had begun. Worshac test had gone into hiding, away in the maelstrom of darkness engulfing everyone on the battlefield. The crystal shard Macradon had used to lighten up the area had disintegrated upon ignition, a shame that such a useful item had to be discarded so, and as of what he could see, the use of a regular crystal did the same, this item was just a waste, and there was no way of telling that the use of the items were different or not, they should’ve prepared some more. The rest of his party was quick to go in and take down a good handful of the shadowlings, leaving seven shadowy figures, somewhat showing expressions, likeness, to people they might’ve known, people they might’ve met, might remember. Macradon steeled his look and went in for the kill, he did not care for the memories of the past, he had been dwelling on those for too long and he was not to have them drag him down. With a quick engagement upon the monsters, quick swipes cleaved through the shadow, tearing them up as his sword lit up in bright white, destroying whatever was in its way, tearing through it like it wasn’t there. He quickly looked over at his party mates and called out “Chase, focus on the one in front of you, but if you can bait it to group with the others, AOE them down! The rest of you, try to clean up after Chase's AoE if possible. I have a feeling more of these buggers are on their way soon™!” Attack Stats

Darkness quickly descended upon the battlefield, eternal night covered them all, draping them in the sheets of nothing, null, and void. Shimmers of light began to glow from different points of the battle fields, other players lifted their pillar shards, and so would the knight. Grabbing his shard momentarily, he swung it into the air and lit up the area around him, covering his entire party with light and revealed the scum hiding in the shadows … shadowlings. “F*CK” he exclaimed at the mere sight of them, again. He could hear Zandra taunt, the friendly banter was needed to keep him through this, all he could do now was to chuckle while everyone else would slaughter the lesser shadow-beings. “Last time we fought these, they exploded at the end, they might explode agai-” he said and saw the other parties ravage the shadowlings engaging on them and hear the pops as they exploded at everyone in its vicinity, not just the attackers. He would take in a deep breath and call out to his party “Take them out of you can, the less there are the better, there might spawn more later, which will get infuriating to work with! They seem to explode, might take a toll on us all, but don’t hesitate, we still have healing ready!” He wasn’t sure what more info to give out, trying not to overburden his partymates with info that might not be useful yet. [Activates Pillar Fragment] < Shadowling 25-36 Evasion Reduction > ID: 181078 CD: 3 -> No Proc. LD: 13 | LD TOTAL [LIGHT]: 45/100

He snickered “Yeah, I figured as much.” he replied and sighed. Locking up Mari would be the most effective … but he just could not get himself to actually lock up his best friend. Despite the fear that was spread around her, he could not just give in to taking away someone’s freedom … at least not anymore. His past was still part of him, her past was still part of her, they’ve had their fair share of wrongdoings, and despite everything he had mentioned of Mari’s self defense, he understood every single reason Bahr wasn’t comfortable having someone like her freely roaming, mingling, integrating into the community of Aincrad’s finest. Macradon could only nod, it was true what Bahr said, sudden psychotic triggers could happen at any time, with or without prior tendencies for psychosis. It was only because Bahr spit straight facts that it hurt Macradon more, it was true, the possibility … the risk of Mari breaking, it was present even if no one wanted it to. It happened with Oikawa, it happened with Teayre, it happened with Bahr’s guild mate … why shouldn’t it be possible with Mari? He sighed, a civil was in the front lines would not be pretty, no matter whomever joined whatever side. It was close to happen on the 16th boss raid, 23rd boss raid, hopefully not any other future boss raid, but hope would only get them so far, reality would kick them in the balls with a super magical punch, nut shotting everyone in sight point blank, there was nothing to do, you couldn’t be as prepared as you wanted to, you could only hope, holding on to an imaginary thread which could be cut at any second. “I guess … I can’t really defend Mari more than I already have, all I know is a 2nd person perspective from my Mentor’s experience as well as Mari’s own words. I had not been present at any of her happenings, nor do I know anyone alive that was either. Disabling with parry seems to be the only thing I can do, as you said. But I wish there was something better I could do for her, for everyone. But with how dire things seem to be, there is no possible compromise …” he sighed and leaned back over his chair, staring at the ceiling above.

He chuckled with a grin “I know right?” he said while trying not to suffocate on the noodles he was slurping down. It really was a special place he had gotten there, somehow, in some weird way, he got a plot of land to build his estate on the first floor, which was very different from what other people were used to, most would aim for higher floors, floors that might fit a theme, or perhaps just a floor with something more accessible to than others, but for Macradon, his knightly vow, and duty as a KoB commander, meant that he would nearly always put others before him, for better or for worse. Accessibility for newcomers was his priority, a nice place to live only came as an afterthought. “Don’t feel bad about not having entertained more people up there, I haven’t even invited anyone to my place yet.” he said and stirred his bowl of noodles. “But I do like the idea of a rotating brunch club, sounds … extremely cozy. Something as wack, but also really comfortable, would be a nice step back from crazy chaotic boss fighting. I’d like to volunteer for the next Noodle Club™ meeting, it’s quaint, bigger on the outside than on the inside, mostly because I haven’t had time to really do any architecture work with more rooms than I need, but everything I need built for a brunch meeting is ready!” he said with a snicker. He looked up at Cordelia and smiled “Another, same deal, perhaps a bit more salt to increase the outcome. It was delicious.” he said and handed his bowl over to the ramen stand owner.

With Bahr taking the killing blow to the minotaur champion, Macradon saluted as the beast fell “I might’ve no idea of who you are or who you were … not even sure if you were a hindrance or a guardian for us, but at least you didn’t let that rorschach test kill us that one time, and I have a feeling that you did your best to not let it devastate us this time either. Thank you for your service.” he mumbled for himself as the beast bent back over, letting shadow emerge once again, just as annoyed as he had been throughout the entire fight. “Well well well, if it isn’t mr. shadow back at it again. Can’t say it’s a pleasure to see you again.” Macradon tried to say with a snarky smirk adorned upon his lips. He looked back over his HP bar and his party’s, they were all doing alright, and his own battle healing had taken him up to the top again thanks to @Mari’s healing “You’ve done a great job, keep it rolling and we’ll all come out of this somewhat unscathed” he said with a big broad smile to his best friend. He chortled and stood ready for the fight to commence again, this intermission was sure to be a short one, unless mr. fancy rorschach would want to toy around with the frontlines. ID: 180232 CD: 1 -> No Proc Macradon | HP: 1985/1985 | EN: 186/191 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 194 | HLY: 12 | VO: 198 | PHASE | REC: 6 | FRTHRNS: 21, 6 DOT | FIGHTING SPIRIT | LD: 5 | EN REGEN: 3 | FRAURA: 15 | [PARRY: --/2] | PARRY @ChaseR | HP: 1690/1690 | EN: 127/148 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 106 | HLY: 12 | BRN: 12 | TXV: 24 | PRLYZ: 8+ | VD: 84 | HBS: 16 | LD: 8 | Dote: 3 | DoT -27 | BH: 84 | EN REGEN: 3 | FIGHTING SPIRIT @Mari | HP: 1910/1910 | EN: 102/170 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 4 | MIT: 88 | FLN: 6 | VO: 191 | FLAURA: 15 | KEEN: 1 | Dote: 3 | Dot: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 95 | EN REGEN: 3 | [KEEN] [Field Medic: 1/2] @Hidden | HP: 1510/1510 | EN: 102/130 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 79 | HLY: 8 | VO: 226 | LD: 3 | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 75 | EN REGEN: 3 | [VANISH: --/3] | STEALTHED @Pinball | HP: 1500/1500 | EN: 117/132 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 15 | BH: 90 | FRZ: 36/8-10 | Phase | SAFEGUARD | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | RESTED: 2/3 | EN REGEN: 3 @Jomei | HP: 1705/1705 | EN: 148/169 | DMG: 21 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 88 | BRN: 36 | BLI: 36 | HB: 16 | BH: 85 | EN REGEN: 3

Orgoth’s health depleted slowly, and with each heavy blow that crashed down upon the frontlines, the players would retaliate and rip down into the health bar of the great foe. Getting closer and closer to the end, to the null point of his health, Macradon would look around and listen to the calls around him. He glanced back towards @Mari after her quick healing service and smiled “Thanks, Mari.” With three people already in for their attack to slay Orgoth, the knight would stand back for now to preserve energy and safety for himself. He got into a defensive fool’s guard to set up his parry if the next phase was to begin soon and heavy attacks would rain down upon them. With Orgoth frothing with pain, Macradon would stand and give a quick salute to the one who helped them slightly in the labyrinth fight and distracted the shadow for long enough for the penguin rangers to escape. The minotaur would probably die now, they couldn’t save him, but seems like he’d rather die and stop the madness that’s torturing him, than try to survive. ID: 179878 CD: 3 -> No proc. Activating Parry [H:10] Macradon | HP: 1559/1985 | EN: 185/191 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 194 | HLY: 12 | VO: 198 | PHASE | REC: 6 | FRTHRNS: 21, 6 DOT | FIGHTING SPIRIT | LD: 5 | EN REGEN: 3 | FRAURA: 15 | PARRY | [BH Disabled: 2/2] [H:5] ChaseR | HP: 1690/1690 | EN: 127/148 (+3, -10) | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 106 | HLY: 12 | BRN: 12 | TXV: 24 | PRLYZ: 8+ | VD: 84 | HBS: 16 | LD: 8 | Dote: 3 | DoT -27 | BH: 84 | EN REGEN: 3 | FIGHTING SPIRIT [H:2] Mari | HP: 1910/1910 | EN: 118/170 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 4 | MIT: 88 | FLN: 6 | VO: 191 | FLAURA: 15 | KEEN: 1 | Dote: 3 | Dot: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 95 | EN REGEN: 3 | [KEEN] [Field Medic: 0/2] [H:4] Hidden | HP: 1510/1510 | EN: 105/130 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 79 | HLY: 8 | VO: 226 | LD: 3 | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 75 | EN REGEN: 3 [H:1] Pinball | HP: 1500/1500 | EN: 117/132 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 15 | BH: 90 | FRZ: 36/8-10 | Phase | SAFEGUARD | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | RESTED: 2/3 | EN REGEN: 3 [H:2] Jomei | HP: 1705/1705 | EN: 155/169 | DMG: 21 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 88 | BRN: 36 | BLI: 36 | HB: 16 | BH: 85 | EN REGEN: 3

Great heavy blows had been struck upon the knight for quite some time now, and barely had any time to react and do much about it. His health had taken a great dip, nearing its yellow zone after a single rotation of heavy attacking from Orgoth, which was very scary … nearly as scary as the two other times he was a bit too overzealous and nearly died grinding materials against monsters. As their party’s rotation came into action, Macradon would look over at @Mari “You said you’d rather heal me … I can really need it right now.” he said with a cheeky snicker and rushed into combat, not only to keep up the hate to keep the others safe, but also to add a bit of damage to the boss, not much, but adequate amounts of damage. With a quick rush in, Macradon cleaved into the great minotaur and stood ready to receive the oncoming attacks “This is gotta hurt again …” he muttered and hoped someone in his party would heal him, for he was getting close to very dangerous levels of health. ID: 179200 BD: 5+5-3=7 -> Hit! CD: 7 -> Recovery Proc! Sword art used: Galaxy Destroyer -> 23x13-100 = 199 Damage to Orgoth! [H:10] Macradon | HP: 1042/1985 | EN: 181/191 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 194 | HLY: 12 | VO: 198 | PHASE | REC: 6 | FRTHRNS: 21, 6 DOT | FIGHTING SPIRIT | LD: 5 | EN REGEN: 3 | FRAURA: 15 | [Parry: 2/2] | [BH Disabled: 1/2] [H:4] ChaseR | HP: 1410/1690 | EN: 133/148 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 106 | HLY: 12 | BRN: 12 | TXV: 24 | PRLYZ: 8+ | VD: 84 | HBS: 16 | LD: 8 | Dote: 3 | DoT -27 | BH: 84 | EN REGEN: 3 | FIGHTING SPIRIT [H:2] @Mari| HP: 1530/1910 | EN: 145/170 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 4 | MIT: 88 | FLN: 6 | VO: 191 | FLAURA: 15 | KEEN: 1 | Dote: 3 | Dot: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 95 | EN REGEN: 3 | [KEEN] [H:4] Hidden | HP: 1431/1510 | EN: 105/130 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 79 | HLY: 8 | VO: 226 | LD: 3 | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 75 | EN REGEN: 3 [H:0] @Pinball| HP: 1500/1500 | EN: 127/132 | DMG: 20 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 15 | BH: 90 | BRN: 36 | BLI: 36 | BLD: 36 | TXV: 24 | SAFEGUARD | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | RESTED: 3/3 | EN REGEN: 3 [H:2] Jomei | HP: 1426/1705 | EN: 154/169 | DMG: 21 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 88 | BRN: 36 | BLI: 36 | HB: 16 | BH: 85 | EN REGEN: 3

Name: Adrenaline Billhook Your Profession: Blacksmith Your Rank: 10 ID: 178714 Roll: 11 Item Type: Two-Handed Battle Axe Tier: 1 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: Damage | Damage | Bleed Description: A gruesome looking two handed axe, a matching pair of heads on both sides make it effective independent on which side the stroke is made. The heads are serrated, leaving a rather haunting looking piece in standard plain white steel. Post Link: http://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/1065-shop-f1the-blazing-typhoon-rank-10-grand-master-blacksmith/?do=findComment&amp;comment=630308 Note: The post linked to the roll was the request post, not the crafting post.

Crafting on the 27th of November Rank 10: 5120/5120 -1 T1 Material Item crafted

Name: Fury of Sekhmet Your Profession: Blacksmith Your Rank: 10 ID: 178630 Roll: 11 Item Type: One-Handed Curved Sword Tier: 2 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: Damage | Damage | Damage Description: A khopesh blade. The handle is wrapped in a black wrapping that has various hieroglyphs on it. A bit underneath the handle and the pommel reveals a radiant silver color. As the blade itself looks to be forged from two different medals. The outer part is radiant gold like the sun. The inner portion is blood red. It comes with a sheath that can be worn on the hip. The sheath itself is unassuming. Post Link: http://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/1065-shop-f1the-blazing-typhoon-rank-10-grand-master-blacksmith/?do=findComment&amp;comment=630156

The boss raid was soon to come, the raid meeting concluded not too long ago, and they really had to get it going, they couldn’t waste time, but they shouldn’t rush things either, it could be dangerous, deadly. The knight sighed after doing a general cleaning in his forge, and as he came up into his shop again, he noticed the form and note placed on his desk “Alrighty then,” he mumbled and went back down to his forge and began working on the craft request he had been placed. As he began working, it didn’t take long before the khopesh was finished, he had been using one for a while himself, so it wasn’t that unfamiliar to try and make. As instructed, Macradon would have the weapon sent out for delivery. Crafting on the 24th of November Rank 10: 5120/5120 -2 T2 Materials Item crafted

Macradon’s smile widened, it felt like Bahr properly accepted his views, not agreeing to them, just accepting them. He nodded and looked out through one of the windows of the café, it was quite the grandiose view that he could anticipate from this floor, but it was better than staring down into his now empty cup of coffee, or any of the wooden walls. “I’ve been told that a lot, that the people of the frontlines, myself included, give hope and ambition to others so they can raise themselves from the ground, to be able to give a hand in clearing this castle.” “And I understand how Mari’s past … happenings ... are a bit weird to say the least. I don’t believe all her killings were done just because she snapped, or just because she wanted to. Since no one alive or present can actually vouch for any of her stories, I just trust her enough that she won’t stab us in the back for no apparent reason. I know the concern you have of Mari, I had … still have the same view on someone named Teayre, don’t know if you’ve heard of her. Calrex’s wife, orange player, snapping mid boss raid and killing multiple frontliners. I feared the worst whenever I saw her, she was unstable, but lately I haven’t seen her at all, probably locked herself up in her home somewhere. I should probably have the same thoughts towards Mari, but I have never seen any doubt in her possible facade, nothing unstable to make me think anyone would be in danger because she was there. I don’t know how much you know about Mari’s past, and to be frank I don’t know much either. When I started venturing out into the fields of Aincrad, Mari was a force on the frontlines, just like I currently am. People looked up to the pink dagger wielding player killer, people feared her just as much. What people feared were the stories of who she’d murdered, why she’d murdered, and how dangerous she was to be around. When I first met Mari, she didn’t seem to be that kind of dangerous serial killer on the loose. She felt like a defeated mother who had given up on everything, who had lost everything. I’ve seen her grow attached to others, latching on to people she can be with, protect, and not fear their inevitable death in the short run. I don’t fear Mari as much as I fear the one who actively cold-bloodedly murdered frontliners in front of everyone, knowing that no one could do anything to her because Calrex would always side with her. If I ever were to fear Mari, I doubt it’s because she snapped and began a killing spree mid raid. Baseless claim only build upon trust between friends. I don’t know what you’ll make of this, but I’d like to hear if you have any plans to proactively counteract a possible snap, I’d be all ears to have any backup should that bond of trust be severed.”

"Hey Chase, been a while. Saw your bulletin post. I've got this sword from ages ago, it even has moss on it. Boss drop my Guild Leader gave to me, and since no one else have bene using it in quite a while, selling it would be the best bet. I hope you can get some usage out of it. 300k col should be sufficient."

The figure kept talking, taunting, Orgoth as it controlled its body like a marionette. Orgoth’s stiff and wide motions were easy enough to detect, but the force behind them were immense. With a quick clash from the great minotaur’s battle axes, the blunt forces driving onto and through Macradon could be felt by his entire party he was trying to protect. The hit would push Macradon backwards, but only by a sliver. The knight would retaliate, it was finally time to fight. “You guys have been doing great. Now I’ll get a piece of this cake!” he said with a gleeful smile and went into the fight, sword drawn, stance taken, sword art activated. With a quick decisive move, Macradon’s sword lit up in a dark orange tint as his Galaxy Destroyer would set off, and right before it would make contact, the deep orange turned into a bright blinding holy white light as his sword cleaved through the minotaur as if it were butter. The blood red spine of his blade lit up as well, but since he hadn’t taken any damage because of his safeguard, his Vampiric healing abilities did not kick in, nor did his battle healing, since it wasn’t really needed at full health. “Seems like Orgoth’s struggling a bit, but he’s fighting! Mari, this is a long shot, but what if we tried to heal the minotaur with Field Medic? It worked on Tagas back then for that event quest a long while ago … maybe it follows the same mechanics? It would be a fun thing to try out, but you’re the one to make the decision of your actions.” he called out to his friend. Either way, the frontlines seemed to have been able to keep their pace on depleting Orgoth’s health bars, getting through his second health bar very soon. ID: 178105 BD: 10+5-3 = 10(12) -> Crit +2! CD: 12 -> Recovery Proc! Sword art used: Galaxy Destroyer -> (23+2+12)x13-(100/2) = 431 Damage to Orgoth [H:8] Macradon | HP: 1985/1985 | EN: 182/191 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 194 | HLY: 12 | VO: 198 | PHASE | REC: 6 | FRTHRNS: 21, 6 DOT | RESTED: 0/2 | FIGHTING SPIRIT | LD: 5 | EN REGEN: 3 | FRAURA: 15 | [Parry: 1/2] [H:2] @ChaseR | HP: 1500/1690 | EN: 139/148 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 106 | HLY: 12 | BRN: 12 | TXV: 24 | PRLYZ: 8+ | VD: 84 | HBS: 16 | LD: 8 | Dote: 3 | DoT -27 | RESTED: 1/2 | BH: 84 | EN REGEN: 3 | FIGHTING SPIRIT [H:1] @Mari | HP: 1720/1910 | EN: 153/170 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 4 | MIT: 88 | FLN: 6 | VO: 191 | FLAURA: 15 | KEEN: 1 | Dote: 3 | Dot: -27 | Oxidant | BH: 95 | EN REGEN: 3 | [KEEN] [H:1] @Hidden | HP: 1320/1510 | EN: 120/130 | DMG: 23 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 5 | MIT: 79 | HLY: 8 | VO: 226 | LD: 3 | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | RESTED: 1/2 | PHASE: 40%, 1 HIT | BH: 75 | EN REGEN: 3 [H:0] @Pinball| HP: 1500/1500 | EN: 127/132 | DMG: 20 | ACC: 5 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 15 | BH: 90 | BRN: 36 | BLI: 36 | BLD: 36 | TXV: 24 | SAFEGUARD | Dote: 3 | DoT: -27 | Oxidant | RESTED: 3/3 | EN REGEN: 3 [H:1] @Jomei| HP: 1515/1705 | EN: 160/169 | DMG: 21 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 6 | MIT: 88 | BRN: 36 | BLI: 36 | HB: 16 | BH: 85 | EN REGEN: 3 | RESTED: 1/2