Weed

“No more talk of death brother. We are all going to make it out of the game so I can punch you in the face for dragging us into it.” Weed was the older brother but acting childish came as naturally as breathing to him. He stuck his tongue out and flipped his brother off. As a soldier his mentor told him to find the joy when he could. That included time of just goofing off with his brother in a potential death game.

“You are making me get off track. Go back to helping me find some of these materials. I do not want this to go like the tutorial quest. That thing took me so long I still feel like I am doing it.” Weed could not help but feel a chill as he got back to looking. The inefficiency of that quest still haunts him. Weed could only hope his bad luck did not rub off to this quest.

ID# 182729     LD: 2 + 2  = 4

Materials: 3/5

“Brother I can assure you. No one you could possibly introduce me to would be as great as the love of my life Va.l” Weed was practically getting queasy from all the lovey dovey mess his brother was feeding him. He had no issue with their relationship but seeing Sage so smitten was annoying. He could not imagine being so smitten of Spencer. If and when he actually found the guy again.

“You have a lot of faith in him. If he messes up I will make sure to kill him then. Can’t have him breaking your delicate heart.” Weed said it as a half joke but was still fixed with a stern look from his brother.

“Brother. You have nothing to worry about. Unless I died Val is not allowed to move on. If he does I will be the one to end him.” Weed felt a shiver as his brother mentioned his death. He could only hope one of the mythical death flags had not been triggered.

ID# 182726     LD: 2 + 2  = 4

Materials: 3/5

Entering the field Weed bent to pick up a herb as a boar charged. His brother lashed out with a punch zeroing out the health of the beast. “You power players are simply beastly. While some of us are trying to complete the basic starter quests you are already fighting as well. I may be more hardcore in real life but you really take after dad at times.”

Weed looked at his brother to see him doing another eye roll. “I can be like dad at times but you can be as well. You are just as stubborn as him on most occasions.” As he did not feel like arguing the point since they could both argue like the old man Weed dropped the topic.

“What are you doing later though? You should at least be able to get enough time away from your ball and chain to get lunch with me. I can introduce you to someone.”

ID# 182726     LD: 12 + 2 +1 (multipurpose) = 15 (Material Found)

Materials: 3/5

As Weed continued to search around the tree his face frowned. If Sage was right he would get annoyed. Seeing the smug face on his brother was an unpleasant feeling. They had the same smug face really but seeing it on Sage made it annoying. “We can probably start looking in another area. As long as you find one I will make a potion just for you. No need for thanks. I know I spoil you.”

Since Weed was looking he did not see the look his little brother was giving him. “You know you can often be very conceited.” Weed did not dignify it with a response as right away, as he started walking to a field further out from the tree. Closer to the fields of flying noobs, that would hopefully learn basic battle strategies some day.

“You call it conceit. I call it personal family charm. I am just more open and honest with it.”

ID# 182724     LD: 5 + 2 = 7

Materials: 2/5

Weed was being stared down by his younger brother. "What about you? You met a guy last night and all ready plan on meeting in the game." Weed was bemused by Sage's accusation. The kid was trying to make it seem like he was falling for the guy.

"I am merely going for a roll in the hay a couple times. Unlike you I am not trying to put a ring on it. Help me look for this plant."  Weed took one of the herbs from his inventory and showed it to his brother. "I need to find it for the quest." After Sage looked at it Weed placed it back. "Odd herb you need. When I ran the quest I had to find silk worms. Creepy little buggers." Weed flashed a smile. The list of things his little brother liked was not long. One of the few things among them were bugs.

ID# 182724     LD: 6 + 2 = 8

Materials: 2/5

"I can multi task. I may not be the biggest fan of your mate but that is why I do not want to join. It is just easier for us all overall if we do not place our eggs into one basket. This is mostly because I trust that guy working as the tank for your party. I am a lot better as a tank but he gives me bad vibes. Like a snake in a burrow. It is just easier overall to have a few hidden cards in your corner. I am only giving you a warning." Weed gave his brother a smile and ruffled his hair.

Sage was silent as he processed the words spoken to him. They may have been estranged a bit in the real world. Being inside Aincrad brought them closer together than they thought possible. Even small talks while they quested passed by easier as a duo.

ID# 182720     LD: 10 + 2 = 12

Materials: 2/5

"I still do not know why you are so close to that guy. He seems to be on the weaker side. If we do actually die in real life when we die in the game. You could be in danger." Weed was having a foreboding feeling he could not describe. He had nothing against Valentine personally. He was just against anyone dating his cute brother.

Sage puffed up his cheeks making him look like an angry hamster. "He is not that bad. With him, meatball, and myself. We can pretty much handle the game. As long as we continue to watch each others back. It would be better if my older brother came along as well." He gave Weed a sheepish smile. Sage was aware that Weed was not the biggest fan of his lover. It was the only reason he did not push the issue. "You need to focus on your quest. It is more difficult then it looks."

ID# 182716     LD: 2 + 2 = 4

Materials: 2/5

Weed stretched his body before responding. "You know in the game you are supposed to call me Weed. Not like I go around calling you Danny. What if someone from my job was watching. You may be a body guard as well but you could still be kidnapped." Scolding his brother he looked down and spotted a herb that respawned right next to him. He picked it up and his quest log counted it. Weed put it away to chat with his brother while he looked around.

"So you have completed your profession quest, right? What profession did you take up?"  Weed could easily make small talk with his brother. It was not a big deal for him to inquire about what his beloved brother was up to.

"I took the quest up earlier today. I am an official Tailor. The only one that has not even started is Val. I am not sure what he plans on being."

ID# 182707     LD: 13 + 2 = 15 (Material Found)

Materials: 2/5

Weed looked along the area for another one of the requested herbs. He could only speculate the previous herbs have yet to respawn. This quest could actually be more difficult than he originally thought it would be. He was starting to get tired from the searching mentally. He found a shady tree and decided to lay down. It would be an easy spot for Sage to find him as well. He messaged his brother telling him to hurry. It would be a pain to get attacked by a boar while he rested.

"Hey Nat!" A familiar voice woke him up. A face similar to his own with light hair and a lighter eye color greeted him back. If Weed could be described as a wall of man meat, his brother could be called a more compressed version. A lot less intimidating and had an easier time getting along with other people.

ID# 182639     LD: 2 + 2 = 4

Materials: 1/5

“Waaah!” Weed dodged a flying player that was thrown back by a boar pup. “These noobs need to stop before they get themselves killed.” Thinking of noobs Weed could not help but wonder how his little brother was doing. His brother came to play the game with his boyfriend and has yet to meet up with Weed.

Weed opened his HUD and sent a message out to his brother to join him. Weed would not mind opening up a shop with his brother. They could even call it Weed and Sage shop of sorts. It would be a great way for them to spend time together. Not that Weed believed he had anything against Valentine. He just wanted to spend time with his only loved family member as well. Weed kept an eye on his surroundings as he skirted to avoid more of the brawling players and monsters. He believed the proper way to fight was to level up a bit first. Profession quests were perfect for doing so.
 

ID# 182635     LD: 5 + 2 = 7

Materials: 1/5

Weed gave a simple nod and accepted the quest. It was what he came for and wanted to do. The old lady gave a satisfied not as if she was admiring his simplicity. Weed looked at the map and started to head out to the location where he could harvest some herbs for the quest. "I'll be back soon. Try not to die while I am gone." He meant it in a kindish tone. How the NPC perceived it was beyond his knowledge even if he cared.

He looked in the field and found what he was searching for within seconds. The description matched what he was shown as he walked out. If that was not enough for him to recognize what he was searching for. The big old green name that appeared above the plant when he picked it up, and the fact that his quest log updated should be ample proof.

ID# 182633     LD: 18 + 2 = 20 (Material found)

Materials: 1/5

"Hello Dear, I see you are in need of a profession, may I interest you in Alchemy?"  The original Woodstock attendee brought out a colorful vial. "Now, I know it may seem very sciencey and scary, but I believe you can do it! And I hope you feel the same way." She gestured Weed to come in. His years of experience was screaming that this was a drug deal. As he was aware he was inside a game he did not mind as much. If not he would already be tipping of the nearest precinct. 

Her movements was pretty impressive. Weed could tell she was good at it.  "Now, I can teach you all about it sweety, but I seem to have ran out of some of my precious materials to give you a how-to on crafting, would you be a dear and run off to get me some? I think all I need is five, and I can help you on your way!"
 

Weed was vigilant as he searched the houses around him, while he finished downing a rare potion as his breakfast. The ones he could not enter he mentally gave an ex to. Rumor had it that the quest NPC for the alchemist profession was nearby. If he could sign up and complete the quest profession he could power level his alchemy ability. It was a long shot but he believed he could be a high level alchemist. If the game followed any conventions about alchemy and medicine like in the modern world. He infiltrated an eastern medicine circle to take down a drug lord. He did not believe the game could be more difficult than following directions.

Sniffing the air Weed believed he smelled a scent similar to his namesake. It meant drug users or an alchemist was nearby. Weed opened the door and spotted what could only be described as a Halloween witch given elegance and a slight amount of youth.

Weed listened to the explanation with rapt attention. He was not an avid gamer and only learned some of the terms by looking them up on urban dictionary before. The mapping function was interesting if they had stuff like that in real life he would. It would have made the time he helped topple the fascist government in South Africa a lot easier. At least the first three times he overthrew it. It would have been silly to not know the route afterwards.

"Thanks. If you want to stick around that is cool. Don't want to pressure you. I just think a friendly chat will make the time go faster." Weed walked over to a pile of plants and picked out the recommended herb. At the current rate of completion it would not be long till the mission was done. High experience rewards for easy missions was all he needed in life at the moment.

ID# 182155     LD: 11 + 2 = 13 (Material found)

Materials: 1/5

"Hold on one sec!" Weed stopped in front of a girl that had a very cool vibe to her. He figured with the pep in her step she would at least know where they would be headed to. "I am following along as I am a bit lost. I have bad directions at time." Weed did not bother to ask her which would normally count as rude. He was just in a hurry from all the time he already wasted.

He opened up his  HUD in retrospect and sent her a party request. That way it would be harder for her to kill him if she became inclined. He would not trust her but if he had someone to do all the quests with then it should be done at a much faster speed.

"The name is Weed by the way. You can accept and then lead the way." His cow ears flickered with impatience. He was already ready to depart.

The town of beginnings the starting place to the current eternity that Weed found himself living in. Weed thought it best to do the tutorial requests. The easy experience they gave made fighting monsters and the later work easier.

"Hello fair traveler, care to help an old man?" Weed nodded in agreement at the NPC. Talking was not always necessary when it came to accepting quests. Weed just wanted to get this particular one out the way. "Very well. This is the quest in question. I need you to pick up these herbs for me and make a potion."

Weed hit the accept prompt and prepared to set out. It was then that he noticed he had no clue where he was supposed to go. It would be easier for him to wait for someone that did. The amount of people that took the quest. Someone was bound to be able to offer him assistance. He sipped a potion while he waited. It was something he said would be able to help him level faster.

House Name:  Glorius Hole Tavern
Location: Floor 21, Tomioka Town
Description: This place doubles as his shop. It is built into a stalactite like the rest of the buildings around. Walking in is the main area that is the tavern where he sells his wares. At the back of the room from the entrance is the bar. Behind the bar is a closest that leads to the rest of the cave. The rest is Weed's private quarters and estate. It does not look as big as it does as it is mainly deeper into the stalactite than what most can see.
Plot Size: Estate
Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Attic (Bedroom)(Applied to Searching Skill), Workshop (Alchemist), Basement 
Room Upgrade: N/A
Total Cost: None (Came with the donation)

Friends:

Threads:

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[PP-F1] Memories [Pre-SAO] - 3 SP (2 complete pages, 1 pandemic), 400 Col

[PP-F13] Friend Finder [Familiar Quest]- 4 SP (2 quest, 1 pandemic, 1 Yui's Grace), 200 Col.

Inventory

• Perfect 1 Handed Axe: Silver Horn Left [170447]- Taunt, Bleed 2 (8-10)
• Perfect 1 Shield: Silver Horn Right [170167]- Paralyze, Thorns 2 (18)
• Perfect Heavy Armor: Silver Hide [173390] -  Mitigation 1 (9), Recovery 2 (2)
• (3) Starter Healing Potions (Heals 50 HP)

Profile
Username: Weed
Real name: Nathaniel Peck
Age: 24  -> 26
Gender: Male
Height: 6'8"

About:  Weed is the oldest son of Peck security conglomerate. It is an international company dedicated to global peace of powerful figures. Any person that can remain in power alive for long periods most likely have a peck agent behind them. Hence from an early age he was given a strict education from business to advance combat. His father fell out of love with his mom and got remarried when he was six. His half brother was given the world while Weed was left on the sidelines. Not that he cared too much as his brother was still the world to him as well. Weed joined the army at 18 and was actually well established in the British Department of intelligence. He decided to play the game to spend more time with his little brother. He never knew he was going to get trapped here with his little brother passing away. Now he considers himself alone as he fights his way through Aincrad.

His nickname Silver horns comes from the silver cow horns on his head. When the game first started he was unaware of what cursed items were. His brother made him believe that cow ears, tails, and the horns would make him more approachable. How was he supposed to know they were cursed and he would not be able to unequip them once on. They do not take up an inventory space but it makes him look refined. If not for the cursor people would often mistake him for an NPC (not that he has not pretended to go with it).

Virtues:

Confident: By virtue of how he was raised and his career in the army. Weed is self confident in all he does. He believes in himself and above all else.  His confidence gives him the strength to walk outside with his cow ears and tail, yet still make it work on his large build.

Straightforward: You always know how he feels because Weed is not one to hide it. He drinks, smokes, screws, and says what is on his mind. His belief is that the best way past an obstacle is to go through it. It makes him a lot easier to trust as he is like a pool with not shadows inside of it.

Fatherly: It is a kindheartedness in a way for people he is close to. Besides his scary face it is what allows kids to be willing to climb up Weed's body. He is a gentle giant despite his sharp tongue. 

Flaws:
Hot Headed: Often times calm, cool, and collected. Weed can become very hot blooded and battle. His drive is focused until he defeats the enemy. His all out styles makes it harder for him to defeat enemies that require finesse and forethought. Hitting it till it dies works best for him. 

Abandonment Issues: Being raised like a second class citizen with his own family. Weed is sensitive to abonnement. He is not inclined to forgive people that abandon himself or others. This actually makes it harder for him to genuinely love others. He will work with people for a common goal but keep them at a distance inside his heart.

Casual: If there was ever a quest where you had to be polite in the presence of a queen or similar. Do not include Weed in the conversation. Growing up in a strict house he had to be filled with manners and kindness. Now he just considers it as being two faced and trying to stab him in the back. He does not like it or tolerate it.

Profession: (Leave blank until the Earning a Living quest has been completed.)

SP: 7/12

Skills
Non-combat:
» Searching (Rank 2)

Passive:
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Combat:
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Weapon skills:
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