Astralin

Astralin listened as Zuekin explained how for the past six years, he had "Lived and breathed" the life of a martial artist, how he was grateful to his master for training him in said arts. He commented on the potential of possibly healing others during a fight. When Vigilon remarked that in terms of the skills available, that Astralin was a victim of fate, Astralin had to agree. Zuekin, however, was clearly confused. He asked if that meant she liked archery or something of the like. Astralin laughed and giggled, as that was still far from the answer. "Ah, no, that's not what he meant. I really did want to try out a VRMMORPG, but...I'm a mage at heart. I was hoping to be able to use magic...unfortunately, the game doesn't seem to have anything for that...so I'm trying to see what potential loopholes and stand-ins I can work with. I'm currently very interested in the Alchemy profession, as well as Vanity Effects of certain gear. If I'm gonna be stuck here, I might as well get as close as I can." Astralin explained.

Vigilon offered to help Zuekin out on the quest for him to unlock the skill. "Yeah, we can definitely pitch in to help make the quest be a breeze for you!" Astralin added in. Zuekin noted that Astralin and Vigilon must be good people to be willing to help him out. "Because that's what heroes do." Astralin quoted, winking at the end. "We all gotta do our part to keep each other at our best, and to help others get on their feet. All the players wouldn't last very long if it was 'every man for himself', there are multiple reasons for us to unite, and to help each other out when things get rough." Astralin stated.

Vigilon would give a few points to Zuekin, before commenting on Astralin's recent experience. "Whew, that sounds like you've been through some things, I simply got a new rival! It's a friendly rivalry, from what I can tell though." Astralin remarked. Zuekin admitted that he was only level four, but experienced in Martial Arts. But at a later comment, he said he still had yet to get the skill? "Hold up." Astralin began. "You say you have experience with Martial Arts, but you don't even have the skill yet? Hm...sounds like you might have used Martial Arts somewhere in your life, possibly reality if that muscular build is legit...or, maybe...like me, did you invest in a different skill, and now you need the skill points to invest into the skill itself? Anyway, I'd personally recommend that you rise in level at least a little, I'm currently level ten, you see." She revealed to Zuekin on him asking for a spar once he'd gotten the skill for Martial Arts. "I might not look like much, but I am capable of healing minor wounds, and striking with my innate power! Yes, it is technically the Martial Arts skill that I use to fight, but...I see things differently on my end. I'm not very weapon-savvy, nor am I one for those bulky bludgeons, so this was kind of my only option." She added, with a nervous chuckle at the end.

Astralin would continue her search. Hopefully, she would find an excess, rather than the two she just found. Guess it was time to move to a different spot, it seemed that she'd cleared out where she currently was. She walked three yards(or 2.7432 Meters) to her right, but before she returned to gathering, she was taken in by the sight of the sky and its reflection on the lake...what a beautiful sight it was indeed. She began to imagine what it might be like, if she were actually out on the lake. Chances were, she might have wanted to either enjoy the celestial view that practically surrounded her, or she might try to "Swim among the Stars" for some more hands-on experience. Either one sounded really enjoyable for Astralin. Maybe she might get a chance later tonight... Astralin smiled at this thought. She might just give it a go, either tonight, or tomorrow.

She just wanted to be among the stars in the amazing view, and that would be as close as she could get.

ID# 164539 LD: 2(found 2 Gold Stars)

Astralin's Current Total: 44

The man would say that it was nothing more than a bad dream, and he claimed he had nothing to worry about in terms of mobs. He stood up, and brushed the leaves and petals off of him. He seemed to be tall and muscular...not that Astralin cared, for she had seen more than enough of these types back in her high school days. Hopefully, this one might leave a better impression on Astralin then the ones from her past. "Well, I heard it was a monster free zone, but I have no clue how that works, the only places without monsters that I've been to so far are the actual settlements...I'm not sure if it's the same as a safe zone..." She admitted nervously. Vigilon would arrive, and give the man a heads-up about potential player-killer attacks. So, this wasn't a safe zone after all... Vigilon would then greet Astralin, and ask how she had been. "I've been doing well so far, Vigilon. I recently had my first PvP experience...It was only a half-loss duel, though, nothing to worry about." She explained with a smile on her face. The man introduced himself as Zuekin. "Nice to meet you, Zuekin. As Vigilon said, my name is Astralin." She would say to him.

With the fish removed and her hand cleaned, Astralin returned to gathering gold stars at the lakeshore, as the others had begun. ChaseR decided to play guardian, seeing as he seemed to be waiting for any other fish that might interrupt the players the way it happened to Astralin. Well, at least it should mean no more issues with fish...hopefully. Astralin managed to find seven more Gold Stars, and she began to wonder...if they could ever remain past the event. The Gold Stars definitely seemed to be gatherable in the event only, that was for sure, but if the gold stars that were already gathered could remain? Perhaps they could have other uses if gold stars were still in players' inventories... "I wonder...if these gold stars, if gathered, remain after the event ends, then maybe I could use them as a decoration of sorts..." Astralin thought aloud. "I should gather here at least twice, then."

ID# 163390 LD: 7(found 7 Gold Stars)

Astralin's Current Total: 42

Astralin had finally made it to the High Fields of Crossing. After that strange encounter with a flock of crows, and the time when she met Felana, had her first battle against a player, and began a friendly rivalry, it was about time that she made it here. What a day it had been so far. It looked so peaceful here, with the fact that there didn't seem to be any monsters present. There seemed to be plenty of flowers, too. Maybe it was capable of serving as a spot for dates? There didn't seem to be any players around...but over in the distance, there seemed to be something unlike the rest of the flowers around...maybe there was an indent in them? She decided to walk over to investigate. It seemed that a player decided to sit down in one of the flower patches. Of course, with the presence of the roses, and the current expression on his face, it seemed to Astralin that he might be hiding from the monsters. "Hey, are you all right?" She asked. "If you're hiding from the monsters, you picked a fairly good spot. Even if they somehow could get in here, the roses might lessen the chances that they'll attack. Every rose has its thorns, after all." She remarked, pointing out that the roses' thorns had the possibility of dealing damage.

Stats and Equipment:

Astralin's name reveal didn't seem to get very many reactions, which was fine by her. Krysta said that she saw nothing worth hating about her name, that it was a lovely name, and that her mother had her reasons for giving her that name. Shay was disinterested in the topic, but then again, Astralin had asked ChaseR, and it was ChaseR's choice whether or not that Astralin would reveal her name. ChaseR said that it was nice to meet her, as he called her by her real named and smiled slightly. "Nice to meet you too, Chase." She responded with a smile. There would be silence from then on as everyone returned to searching. Unbeknownst to Astralin, she was about to break the silence. She saw something glistening over at the lakeshore, and believing it was gold stars, she made haste over there to investigate. She saw a single gold star, which was better than none, and she grabbed it...at the exact time that a large fish had tried to do the same. The fish unintentionally engulfed Astralin's hand, freaking her out. "AAAACK!!!" She squirmed and she began moving about her engulfed hand in many directions at high speed, and it persisted for at least a minute before she finally flung the fish off of her hand. She added the star to her inventory, and, disgusted, she ran all the way to the water to get her hand cleaned.

ID# 163373 LD: 1

Astralin's Current Total: 35

Both Felana and Astralin seemed to be very pleased with the fact that this friendly spar seemed fun, and not at all bad in any way, shape, or form. Felana had a mild laugh. "I can't tell if you're swift, clever, or just lucky to have avoided these attacks so far...nonetheless..." Felana was unable to notice the return of the flock of doves, but Astralin was. One veered away from the flock, headed for a spiral towards Felana. "Look out!" Astralin called out. Felana ignored Astralin's warning. "Ahrra Eltas..." Felana said, charging her sword art. She rushed towards Astralin, but the dove that veered away from its flock crashed into her face. "AAAACCCK!" Felana stumbled and fell, and the dove also fell to the ground. The dove got up, shook itself off, then flew off. Felana got up, and, judging by the look on her face, she was regretting not listening to Astralin. After a bit of awkward silence, Astralin was ready to attack again. "Ethea Daldes!" She called out. Of course, Felana was ready for that, and she dodged with ease.

(Felana)ID# 163248 BD: 1(Critical Fail)

(Astralin)ID# 163249 BD: 5+2-3=4(Miss)

Astralin: HP 148/200, EN 13/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 2 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (52/100 HP Depleted) 

                  Opponent:

Felana: HP 152/200, EN 15/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 3 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (48/100 HP Depleted)

Astralin understood what Felana meant. She was quicker than Astralin, so she would definitely be a difficult target to hit. "Ahrra Eltas..." Felana spoke, charging up her sword art. Astralin dodged last minute, but it was kind of in a good way...though the exact opposite could be said for Felana, as she tripped over Astralin's foot as she tried to divert the direction of her attack. Astralin stumbled a bit, but she managed to remain on her feet. Astralin took this opportunity to attempt another attack. "Ethea Daldes!" She called out as she charged her sword art, her eyes glowing. She rushed in to attack, but Felana was just as swift to avoid the attack as last time, despite the earlier stumble. "Wow, you really are quick...this is gonna be fun!" Astralin remarked, getting caught up in the moment, knowing she couldn't possibly die in this fight. Well, it was just highly unlikely, really.

(Felana)ID# 163246 BD: 1(Critical Fail)

(Astralin)ID# 163247 BD: 2+2-3=1(miss)

Bleed Damage: Felana takes 12 Damage

ID# 163241 BD: 2+2-3=1(miss)

Astralin: HP 148/200, EN 14/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 2 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (52/100 HP Depleted) 

                  Opponent:

Felana: HP 152/200, EN 16/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 3 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (48/100 HP Depleted)

Felana laughed, a genuine smile on her face. "You're both clever and a challenge. I like that." She remarked.  Astralin accepted the compliment with a smile.  "Thanks, it's good to know I'm getting the hang of things around here." She responded. She would then begin to charge up her sword art, despite the fact that Felana was smirking now that the effects of paralysis faded, and she could move again. "Ethea Daldes!" Astralin called out as she activated it, but Felana quickly got up and rolled to the left, dodging Astralin's attack. "I appreciate your thanks, and I respect if you were simply meaning to be polite...but you could have clearly attacked again while I was still paralyzed, now I can move again and you lost your chance." Felana stated. "So in this particular case...catch me if you can." Felana noted with a wink, probably because with her high evasion, she would indeed be a difficult target to hit.

[Paralysis refrains Felana from taking action]

Bleed Damage: Felana takes 12 Damage

(Astralin)ID# 163241 BD: 2+2-3=1(miss)

Astralin: HP 148/200, EN 15/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 2 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (52/100 HP Depleted) 

                  Opponent:

Felana: HP 164/200, EN 17/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 3 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (36/100 HP Depleted) Bleed: 1 Turn, 12 DMG

Krysta was sorry for ChaseR, and the position he was in. Shay would try to give her opinion on the issue that everyone in Aincrad was dealing with. "It's true. This game, real life...they have their differences, but they also have their similarities. I was really bummed out when I realized this game wouldn't let me have magic." She remarked, crossing her arms as her expression turned to one of frustration and disappointment. She took a deep breath, and her expression returned to normal. "That didn't stop me, though. I'm currently trying to find as many loopholes as I can. I took up some training in the Martial Arts skill because I'm not very blade-savvy, and I'm not one for those bulky bludgeons either. I also seek to become an alchemist, and explore vanity effects as I brew my potions." She explained. ChaseR said it was fine for Astralin to reveal her real name. "My real name is Libra." She admitted. "My mother had a great love for the stars, so she saw fit to name me after a constellation... Unfortunately, it did draw the attention of bullies. It really hurt, I had gotten attached to my name, what's to hate about it?" She noted as she found another cluster of seven gold stars.

ID# 163116 LD: 7(found 7 Gold Stars)

Astralin's Current Total: 34

Astralin listened to what Dazia had to say. She really had it all planned out. "Quite the plan you've got, Dazia. With that knowledge, this journey shouldn't be too much for us to handle." She remarked. Seems like there wasn't much else to discuss, by the looks of it. She had indeed woke up bright and early for this trip, the two players would surely make the most of the daylight hours they had. It was kind of uplifting, knowing that in a matter of days, She and Dazia would be of a much higher level than they are now! "We'll be able to keep up with our peers, training like this. High-experience monsters? Surprisingly easy to beat? It's a goldmine!" Astralin noted, giving her last thoughts on the matter before it was time to set out. "Well, you're the one who knows the first target's location, so, lead the way!"

So the Blue haired player's identity had been guessed correctly. Turns out, he had nothing in mind and he went as himself, and he was fine with just being called Chase, which must have been his real name... It wouldn't be likely for anyone to guess that her username was her real name if she had done the same, it wasn't every day that a girl would be named after a constellation... "That's completely understandable, Chase. I know that when I was starting out, before I heard the truth about this game, I wanted to go mostly as myself, just a little different, possibly develop a character over time, but I'm pretty sure most of us chose to be ourselves once the truth came out... I've had my share of gameplay, but nothing like this...it's just so lifelike, I admit, it was actually a bit difficult to keep introducing myself by my Username during the beginning..." She remarked. "Well, since I can only assume I now know your real name, are you alright with knowing mine?" Astralin asked ChaseR after collecting another cluster of gold stars.

ID# 162834 LD: 9(found 9 gold Stars)

Astralin's Current Total: 27

It wouldn't be long before all four of the players involved would find clusters of Gold Stars. Krysta had found a cluster, The black haired player had found a cluster, and the blue haired player had found a large cluster. She looked to the names within the formed Party, seeing two names that belonged to Astralin's new allies in the party. ChaseR and Shay. Interesting names. Astralin had a slight smile on her face, despite that she could only guess which name belonged to who, unless she asked. "Um, Excuse me," She began, looking towards the blue haired player. "Am I guessing correctly that your Username is Chaser? Um, Chase-R? Hmm..." She chuckled upon the realization. "Guess I'm having a little trouble with username pronunciation, too." She remarked with a smile. She then looked back to the lakeshore, and spotted something glistening in the distance. She would walk over, and find seven gold stars. She was really happy with her find. It might not have been the amount that the blue haired player had come across, but it was better than six, and far better than none!

ID# 162731 LD: 7(Found 7 Gold Stars)

Astralin's Current Total: 18

Krysta would ask Astralin why she was fond of the stars. "Well... It all began when I was fascinated with the sights, then I started learning more about them, and...I kind of learned why my Mother adored them too. Honestly, if my Mother had no love for the stars, constellations and galaxies, I wouldn't have been named after a constellation! ...I guess it kind of grew on me, naturally...like Mother, like Daughter, I suppose." Astralin explained. "It's...not like I can find any other reason off the top of my head..."

The player wearing an obi spoke with a calm yet callous tone, but the words spoken seemed to suggest acceptance of Astralin's suggestion. She then noted that they were out looking for the gold stars. "The Gold Stars? What a coincidence, we're looking for them, too!" Astralin remarked. The blue haired player would try to act super positive, but he completely choked. He then admitted that normally he'd be against a party, but it was better to be safe than sorry on a floor this high. It would seem that the presence of Astralin and Krysta was more tolerated than accepted, which kind of made Astralin feel down inside. However, her smile remained unaltered on the outside. The blue haired player would then guess the names of the players as he tried to send party invites using names in the current vicinity. Astralin never knew that could be done to learn someone's username, but, well, live and learn! "That's me, Astralin." She noted after he struggled to pronounce her username. "Astra-lin." She said, hoping to help the boy out with the pronunciation. She genuinely meant well with this, but she could only hope the player figured that out. she then noticed something sparkling that didn't seem to be light from the sky, or starlight reflected off of the lake. She would walk over to investigate, and spot a cluster of sparkling golden objects on the lakeshore. "Hey, I think I found some gold stars!" She called out before collecting them, which the game confirmed to be gold stars as she moved them into her inventory.

ID# 162286 LD: 11(found 11 gold stars)

Astralin listened to what Dazia had to say, and then looked at the list she had pulled out. Wow, she really had it all planned out, didn't she? That was quite an impressive monster "Hitlist" she'd written. Most likely, they would be battled in order from top to bottom, in terms of the list. Chances were, they were moving through in floor order. "With all these bosses, do you think it'll take a few days? If that's the case, we may need to take stops along the settlements as we go along, for food, rest, or to resupply ourselves." She noted. "Do you think there might be any other special conditions or scenarios we might run into? Better safe than sorry." She asked. Seeing that Astralin was low level, she was Definitely going to need to take precautions, lower floors or not. Could Dazia have thought about this too, or could this be something new for her to take into account?

Astralin was actually a bit excited for the trip ahead of her. According to Dazia, there were some field bosses that were mostly a bunch of glass cannons, but, if fought in order, would simply be total pushovers that could be defeated with ease for some quick experience. This was a chance to gain levels and rise above! "I can't believe there was such a window of opportunity waiting for us...it's like some kind of destined alliance between two individuals for a common goal they can share..." She thought aloud. With that in mind, she felt ready...at least, for a short trip, that was...she would soon receive a message from Dazia.

Quote

I'll be waiting for you in floor 2. Meet me at the gate of Urbus, for I know the shortest route to reach the first target. We can discuss the long journey if you'd like.

-Dazia

Once she received that, she quickly made her way to floor 2, over to the gate of Urbus, where Dazia was waiting. "Heeey, Dazia!" She called out as she came closer, waving as she did so. When she approached the small girl in black, she would ask, "Do you mind summarizing or explaining the situation again, just to make sure we're both on the same page?"

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As Astralin received her prize, Vigilon would speak to her. "Ah, Vigilon! It's been a while! I've been doing well, so far. I'm starting to actually get out there and do stuff for once...it's kind of a good feeling, in all honesty." She answered. Vigilon would soon begin his own run of the magpie interactions, and Astralin would leave the area. After all, everyone else was either in deep conversation, or had already left.

Astralin made her way back to the outskirts of town where the tanzaku stall was. It was there when she spotted Krysta, making her wishes while standing very near some of the wishes already hung onto the stalks of bamboo. "Heeey, Krysta! It's been some time since our last encounter, how are you?" She asked. "I'll admit, I'm doing much better than I used to, seeing that I'm finally able to do more in this game!" She remarked.

Astralin looked up to the sky, enjoying the incredible view. She didn't exactly need to worry about being attacked when she had her potential friend, Krysta, beside her, having the same task at hand for the current time being. Seeing the celestial wonders in the virtual sky above, Astralin remembered the times when her mother would also gaze at the night sky... Honestly, if it wasn't for her mother's love of the stars, she might have not been given the first name she had! Seeing that she was kind of attached to it, she couldn't imagine what it would be like, or what else she could have been named. "Don't you think this is amazing? This view of the stars, it's just beautiful..." She remarked. As the two players walked along, She remembered why she was out here in the first place. "These gold stars...what do you think they look like? How did they end up on the ground, I wonder? I think it's like some kind of stellar meteor shower, but instead of rocks from space, it was these gold stars? Whatever the case, it kinda sounds like it would be a bit of a fun activity...or, at least, I know I think so..." She noted. She remembered that there was this child who was in need of the players' help, asking if they could find someone out in the lake...

Astralin soon looked and spotted someone on the horizon...two players, actually. Maybe this could be a chance to find more potential friends along the trip. She quickened her pace as to walk over to them. "Heeeeeey! Wanna join forces? In a higher floor like this one, it could be safer to travel as a full party!" She called out to them with a smile.

@ChaseR @Shay

Stats and Equipment:

Astralin felt the effects of paralysis fade, this was her chance! Felana was ready to strike again. "Back up again, are you? Well then, prepare yourself...Ahrra Eltas..." Felana said, before charging up her sword art. She kept it charged, and thus was clearly waiting for Astralin to make a move. Astralin jerked to her left, then dodged to the right. This trick worked, Felana was fooled into sending her attack in the wrong direction. Astralin would swiftly retaliate for the damage dealt to her previously. "Ethea Daldes!" Astralin called out, quickly charging her sword art and striking Felana just as she turned around. The attack would Paralyze her, and inflict bleed as well. "Whew...my first battle against another player, this is a real eye-opener for me!" Astralin noted. "So how's that for a counter-first impression, Felana?" She asked, genuinely curious as to how this played out so far. Oh, how the turntables...

(Felana)ID# 160718 BD: 2+2=4(Miss)

(Astralin)ID# 160719 BD: 9(Critical, +1 Base DMG, inflicted Paralysis and Bleed)

Delayed Sword: 6x4=24

Bleed Damage: Astralin takes 12 damage

Astralin: HP 148/200, EN 16/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 2 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (52/100 HP Depleted) 

                  Opponent:

Felana: HP 176/200, EN 16/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 3 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (24/100 HP Depleted) Bleed: 2 Turns, 12 DMG, {Paralyzed}

Astralin had almost forgotten the way to where she was originally headed, and ended up getting sidetracked. She soon stumbled upon an eccentric stall. Intrigued, Astralin decided to investigate. She noticed the two players from before, only this time, the darker one's mask was shifted off. Since the player's attention was still over to the counter, Astralin still had no clue who it was. "Oh...ahaha, um...hello again...." She said a bit nervously. All things considered...this was awkward. "I'll admit, I didn't expect to run into you two again..." She remarked. With that, she would slowly approach the NPC at the counter, still intrigued at what this was. "Hey, may I ask what this is?" Astralin asked the NPC. “This is the magpie meet and greet. Meet a magpie, see if you can get it to find something that might catch its eye, chances are, it might bring you something good, or a token that can be exchanged for one of our prizes. A go for you? One try per person. We’ve got some unique sponsors this year, so...” The NPC explained. "Sure, why not?" Astralin responded. The NPC would gesture for Astralin to follow, and as Astralin made her way, she was going to say "bye", but the recognition of the girl from the shop...she stopped. "Wh-? Oh, it's you! From the shop! The amulet has been doing wonders for me so far, thank you again!" She exclaimed, as she moved her hand to the pendant of the amulet, lifting it up a little. "Ok, bye~!" She said with a pleasant smile right before turning to enter the tent and meet one of the birds. 

@NIGHT

ID# 160565 CD: 5

Astralin would enter and see a cage housing a fair variety of magpies, most of which were the usual black-and-white varieties. She looked at quite a few before looking at one in particular, practically deciding at random. "Hmm...how about this one?" She asked. The NPC would look over to see which one Astralin had picked out. “That's Atalante. She the one you're going with?" The NPC asked, waiting for confirmation. Astralin looked back to the bird, which was eyeing her curiously. "Mm-hm, she is." Astralin confirmed with a light smile.

ID# 160566 CD: 4

The NPC would walk over to open the cage and retrieve Atalante, then she brought the bird over to the habitat, while Astralin followed the NPC over there. Once there, it would be Astralin's turn to do something with the magpie. "Hey there, Atalante." She began. "I'm Astralin, it's nice to meet you. I was hoping to get a little help from you..." She explained, or, at least, attempted to explain. She was going to need something to help the bird, as words probably weren't going to help... now, how was Astralin going to ask it for a token...? Perhaps something in the shape of one...a coin, of course! Smiling at her new idea, Astralin pulled out a single col from her resources, and placed it before the bird. Atalante hopped back a step or two, then began eying the coin curiously. She took in the sight, walked around it, pecked it, too. The magpie was indeed studying Astralin's hint...

ID# 160567 CD: 11

Total: 20(received Nebulae Yokan Block)

The magpie then suddenly chirped and flew off, quickly returning with a token, and placed it down before Astralin. The coin hint worked. "Wow, really Atalante? Thank you!" Astralin said with a thankful smile. The magpie seemed pleased, too. The NPC would then walk over to retrieve Atalante and return her to the cage, and Astralin now had a token to exchange for one of the available prizes. When she reached the counter and was given the choice to select, she chose the jelly with the nebula design. She could have chosen the supernova one, but it probably would have been bittersweet for her for personal reasons. The deaths of stars, while incredible sights, were kind of saddening to both Astralin and her mother back in the real world, as the star would be gone forevermore, never to contribute its light to the night sky again... Whatever the case, she now had chosen her prize, the activity was over.

To Astralin, it was kind of interesting to know that one was in white, the other wearing darker garments. Different as can be, one might assume. When Astralin moved aside, the player who was in a bad mood would push past the situation immediately. The one in white, however, turned to Astralin to give a kind gesture of understanding and graciousness, before leaving to catch up with the other player.

Astralin let out a bit of a long exhale, for the situation was somewhat awkward. She found a spot to sit down, and pulled out the papers from her inventory. "Might as well clear my head since there aren't any other players around..." True, there were others around, but only NPCs were in sight.

With the wishes answered, it was time to return to the stall and hang up the papers. Who knows what would happen while she was there, or even on the way...

[Answered all 5 prompts, all wishes are signed]

Right, it was now or never, and this didn't look like a situation for never. The timer finished, and  <<Fight!>> appeared between the players, signaling the start of the duel. Felana would make her move, she was practically ready the moment this duel started. "Ahrra Eltas..." She said as she charged her sword art. Her eyes would glow, due to a vanity effect her amulet had, but this glow was different. Felana's eyes glowed with what seemed like a searing glare. She would attack with the Sword Art known as Delayed Sword, and she would strike pretty hard, too. Astralin was knocked a few feet, but when she tried to get up, she realized that she couldn't move. Paralysis. Felana seemed pleased with herself. "How's that for a first impression?" She asked. So...this is what it felt like. It felt...like being helpless. "Ah, more than I expected, I'll admit." Astralin responded.

(Felana)ID# 160152 BD: 10(Critical!! +2 Base DMG, inflicted Paralysis and Bleed)

Delayed Sword: 7x4=28

(Astralin)ID#

[Paralysis refrains Astralin from taking Action]

Bleed Damage: Astralin takes 12 damage

Astralin: HP 160/200, EN 20/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 2 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (40/100 HP Depleted), Bleed: 1 Turn, 12 DMG

                  Opponent:

Felana: HP 200/200, EN 16/20, 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 3 EVA | 2 REC | PAR | T1 BLD (0/100 HP Depleted)

Astralin hesitated at first, but since she was the challenged party, she had the right to select the duel conditions, and Felana claimed she wanted to test herself and Astralin through a half-loss duel...so Astralin decided there wasn't really that much to be worried about. She pressed accept, and set the conditions to half-loss. The timer would begin counting down, as the preparation round began. "There will be only a fair fight using our own power, and the enhancements of our equipment, and all equipment with the damage enhancement is forbidden from this duel. Agreed?" Felana asked. Astralin nodded. "Agreed." This would be Astralin's first battle against another player. She never thought she'd end up in a PvP situation like this...but here she was, about to face another player in battle, albeit in a manner similar to a spar. Her heart was pounding anxiously, was this because of the Near-Death situation She saw Dazia experience at the end of her battle with Krysta?

-Astralin has accepted the duel, and set victory conditions to half-loss.

ID# 160150 LD: 17

ID# 160151 LD: 20

Felana has won the initiative roll, and will be going first

Felana's Stats and Equipment:

Felana smiled. "Nice to know we aren't alone in this struggle...I'll admit, that damn boulder was really hard to put up with, it took me so long to destroy it, but at least the task wasn't impossible." She noted. "Ugh, I know what you mean...it would have taken nearly forever if it wasn't for Vigilon, a player who was willing to help out...he even showed me the way and escorted me there and back again!" Astralin remarked. "You had help...I see. I...wasn't so lucky. It took me three hours. Now, imagine that: Three. Hours. All spent on punching a rock until it breaks. if that isn't annoying, I don't know what is...yet." Felana admitted. She then seemed to ponder something for a moment. "You know, we actually don't know the current extents of our power...would you be willing to test that? I know I am. How about a Half-loss duel, see what each other are capable of." She asked, sending Astralin a duel request.

-Felana has Challenged Astralin to a Duel!