[F1-SP] Saving a Life That is Not My Own. <<Secret Medicine Of The Forest>>

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Having found himself on Floor 1 once again, Nikodemus whistled a broken tune. He had received a notice from another player about a quest to save a village in need of a special medicine. He had made his way down via the Nimbus Teleport Gate, and wandered about the floor lazily for an hour. When the day crept on alittle, Nikodemus made his way to the village where the quest was and sought out the NPC who issues the quest. Finding him, the Village Elder, Nikodemus gave a curt bow and introduced himself. "I am Nikodemus. I hear you have a quest. I would like to take this quest please." The Village Elder smiled and nodded. "Please young sir, we need your help! Our Village has fallen to a terrible malady, and our finest warriors have fallen ill and cannot help harvest the <Nepent Ovule> that we need to cure it! Please, go forth into the surround forest and find the <Nepent>'s. The one you seek for the cure is a special one, with a red bulb upon it's head. In this bulb is the <Nepent Ovule>. You must slay other <Nepent>'s until this one, a <Nepent Variant>, appears. You must slay the unique <Nepent Variant> and collect it's <Nepent Ovule> to us quickly! If you do, we will reward you! Please help us!"

 

With this, the Village Elder activated a <Quest: ACCEPT or DENY> prompt and sent it to Nikodemus. Smiling, Nikodemus nodded and tapped the <ACCEPT> node. The Village Elder's face beamed with joy and he pointed down a dirt path into the forest nearby. "That way will take you into the heart of the forest where the <Nepent> nest! Make haste young sir!" With that, the VIllage Elder walked away shaking his head and bemoaning the terrible fate of his village. Nikodemus turned and prepared his Shield, <Scales of the Dragon>, and his axe, <Nimbus Light>. He had a couple health potions in his at ready inventory for use incase he took too much damage. Heading off down the trail, Nikodemus began to whistle the broken tune once more.

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 20/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

 

Spoiler

<<Secret Medicine Of The Forest>>

This quest takes place on Floor 1
This quest is not repeatable
This RP will not count in the benchmark

On the first floor, player are given a quest that introduces them to 'Field Bosses'. The quest states that a small village is in need of a medicine, <Little Nepent's Ovule>, which is dropped by a special variant of the mob, Nepent. The players who partake in the quest, must slay normal Nepents until a 'Variant Nepent' spawns. The Nepents spawn in the wooded area on floor 1.

The nepents stand at around a meter and a half tall. Its lower body consists mostly of countless roots that it uses to move around. It has two arm-like vines with pointed leaves attached to either side of its body, just above the roots. The center of its head holds a wide red mouth with viscous liquids dribbling out of it as it opens and shuts.

The variant has a red bulb on top of it's 'head' which reveals to be a giant red flower. Or it's decorated with fruit. Either way, it's the same as its counterpart in shape, size, and strength.

Requirements:

-At least two [2] Pages (21 or more posts)

-Must Defeat X amount of Nepents At 7 HP each.  (Where X is 2 nepents per player present)
- Nepent Variant MUST be defeated
Nepent Variant Information:

<Nepent Variant> is a Quest Boss and has the following statistics:
Nepent Variant: 15 HP

Mitigation: 5

Damage per Attack: 2
Nepent Variant ignores armor mitigation on a natural roll of 10

Drops the quest item <Nepent's Ovule> on an LD roll of 18-20, failure will have you fight the normal Nepents again until another Variant spawns.

Rewards:

1. Anneal Blade: A Sword that has the enchantment '+1 Damage' (Sword has 1 base, and 1 extra damage)

2. 1 Skill Point

Parties or Groups of low level players are advised.
Recommended Level: 5

 

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Having made his way down the path that he was pointed down, Nikodemus found himself surrounded by a thick forest. The path was a natural path that had been used repeatedly, or made to look like it. After some time following, no more than 2 hours, Nikodemus came upon a cleared area. All around him were trees, but 2 of them were oddly shaped. They were much like what Nikodemus remembered as Banyan's from the real world. They were quite tuberous and shaped like a multitude of vines. Tilting his head, Nikodemus realized they were actually moving. These were the <Nepent>'s that he was seeking. With a smile, Nikodemus smiled and prepared himself for their attacks.

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 20/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

 

Charging into battle with the two <Nepent>'s, Nikodemus chose one and leapt in to attack. His axe, <Nimbus Light>, came arcing in with a flash of green from it's runes. The blade hit hard and struck one of the vine-like appendages the <Nepent> possessed, severing it. Nikodemus planted a foot on the creatures barklike flesh and pushed off, leaping backwards as the second <Nepent> swung in at him. Having been missed by it's attack, Nikodemus landed on his feet and prepared to rush in once more for another attack

 

 

ID# 56274 results: Me hit | Mob 1 Miss | Mob 2 Miss

 Battle: 8

 Craft: 6

 Loot: 11

 MOB: 1

 

ID# 56275 results:

 MOB: 1

 

My DMG: 1 + 1 + 1 = 3

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 20/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 4/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

As Nikodemus prepared himself and charged in once more, The first <Nepent> swung at him. Dodging to the left, Nikodemus swung at the creatures appendage, but missed by a fraction of an inch. As he slowed to swing at the creature, it threw another vine-like appendage at him, smashing into his shield and throwing him back a few feet. The second <Nepent> had thrown an appendage at him, but Nikodemus was already airborn by the time it had swung. His shield and armor took the brunt of the damage, and had he been less equipped, he would be seriously hurt. Thankfully, he was not. Readying himself once more, Nikodemus sought out any weakness he could and decided on a plan of attack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ID# 56277 results: miss | crit | miss

 Battle: 3

 Craft: 12

 Loot: 3

 MOB: 10

ID# 56278 results:
MOB: 2

 

Mob dmg: 2 + 2 = 4 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 19/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 4/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Taking too long to look for a weakness, Nikodemus was struck once more by a <Nepent>'s appendage. With a grunt, Nikodemus slid even farther back and tried to brush the attack off. With his mind spinning abit, Nikodemus stood and tried to regain his senses. With a sigh, he shook off all the pain and spinning and took a step back and readied himself. "Never been hit this much by a mob before... Might have to use a Sword Art or 2 to kill these bastards!" With another sigh, Nikodemus prepared to strike once more.

 

 

 

ID# 56279 results: miss | miss | crit

 Battle: 1

 Craft: 2

 Loot: 14

 MOB: 5

 

ID# 56280 results:

MOB: 10

 

 

Mob dmg: 2 + 2 = 4 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 18/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 4/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Taking another brunt of attacks, Nikodemus cursed as he was unable to prepare anything. He was being battered left and right by these vile creatures and had to find some way to stop them. Being hit once more, Nikodemus slid back and then ducked beneath the second <Nepent>'s attack. With a growl, he leapt backwards trying to gain some distance from the <Nepent>s and their attacks. With one more attempt, Nikodemus focused and through through his options.

 

 

ID# 56281 results: me miss | mob crit | mob miss.

 Battle: 3

 Craft: 6

 Loot: 5

 MOB: 2

ID# 56282 results:
 MOB: 10

 

Mob dmg: 2 + 2 = 4 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 17/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 4/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT 

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

 

Having gotten out of reach of the vile <Nepent>s, Nikodemus took a deep breath and thought out a strategy for dealing with both of them. He wanted to finish them off and find the variant and get the ovule all in the first go. No wasting time killing smaller ones waiting for the big daddy to come out. The first of the <Nepent>s, the most wounded, had got into range and swung, barely missing Nikodemus. The second attacked, but was out of range, and it's limb crashed into the ground a few feet from Nikodemus' feet. His armor's healing buff kicked in and infused him with new health as he prepared himself for the plan of action he had. "Well, lets hope this works."

 

 

 

 

 

 ID# 56283 results:

 Battle: 1

 Craft: 11

 Loot: 19

 MOB: 3

ID# 56284 results:
 MOB: 2

 

Regen activated: CD 11. +9 HP regained.

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 20/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 4/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT 

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

As the first <Nepent> struck, Nikodemus took it full bore, not bothering to swing. As the limb hit him, Nikodemus' <Thorns> effect kicked in. He had tried to not rely on it too much, but it was now or never to stop the rampaging bush creatures before him. As the damage buff tore the <Nepent> apart, Nikodemus was struck by the second one. His armor absorbed the damage of that attack as well as the first hit, but Nikodemus was still nervous. With one <Nepent> down, he hoped he could clear the second one with more ease.

 

 

 

 ID# 56285 results: me miss | mob 1 hit (Thorns) | Mob 2 crit

 Battle: 3

 Craft: 4

 Loot: 7

 MOB: 7

ID# 56286 results:
MOB: 10

 

My DMG: 14 from thorns.

 

Mob dmg: 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 18/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 0/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT  1 mat on death

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

 

Rearing his arm back, Nikodemus let his axe carve an arc over his and he cleaved at the second <Nepent> with ferocity in his swing. The second <Nepent> swung it's limb and hit Nikodemus broadly in the shield. This activated his <Thorns> once more. Watching the damage from his axe and the damage from <Thorns> rip the last <Nepent> to shreds, Nikodemus sighed and then fell to his knees. Panting from exhaustion, he held himself up and laughed loudly. He had killed them both, thanks once again to his <Thorns> effect. He needed to get stronger and fast, or else his luck could run out.

 

ID# 56287 results: hit | hit <Thorns>

 Battle: 5 + 1 = 6

 Craft: 2

 Loot: 3

 MOB: 7

 

My DMG: 1 + 1 + 1 + 14 = 17

 

mob dmg: 2 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 17/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent: 0/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT  1 mat on death

 

Nepent: 0/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT 1 mat on death.

Edited April 11, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Resting up, Nikodemus let his health regen naturally before moving on. After a a few moments, Nikodemus was full health and ready once more. He had made a battle plan to kill the <Nepent Variant>, and had a backup incase he failed to get the Ovule on the first go. He hoped and prayed this wasn't the case and that it would drop on the first time. With a sigh, Nikodemus moved into the deeper part of the forest and looked for the nesting area. After a moment, Nikodemus spotted a <Nepent Variant> sitting in the center of a nesting area. With a smirk, Nikodemus prepared his axe and got ready to attack.

 

 

 

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 29/20 HP | Energy: 5/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent Variant: 15 HP | MIT: 5 | DMG: 2 | Ignores MIT on BD of 10.

Edited April 12, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Charging through the trees, Nikodemus came in hard and fast at the <Nepent Variant>. Activating his Sword Art <Crescent Thrush> Nikodemus swung his axe into a grand arc that rent the air and split the <Nepent Variant>'s bark-like flesh. The creature attacked back and smashed into Nikodemus' armor and shield with a lash of it's vine-like limbs. As the contact was made, the <Thorns> effect activated and tore through the <Nepent Variant> reducing it's life to 0 in an instant. The large bulb upon it's head bloomed, releasing the <Nepent Ovule> and then the creature was reduced to pixels in the blink of an eye. Catching the rare drop, Nikodemus smiled and laughed. "So much for such a precious little thing. I should get this back to the village as soon as possible." Turning back to the way he came, Nikodemus began to walk back through the forest, whistling a tune once more.

 

 

ID# 56289 results: Hit | Hit <Thorns>

 Battle: 7

 Craft: 4

 Loot: 19

 MOB: 7

<Crescent Thrush> | 1X2 AOE | - 4 energy

My DMG: 1 + 1 + 1 X 1 X 2 = 6 + 14 = 20 - 5 = 15.

 

Nepent Variant: 5 - 30 = 1

 

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 19/20 HP | Energy: 1/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1) 

 

Nepent Variant: 15 HP | MIT: 5 | DMG: 2 | Ignores MIT on BD of 10. DED <Nepent Ovule> gained.

Edited April 12, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

After leaving the <Nepent> nest, Nikodemus walked through the forest whistling a tune. The <Nepent Ovule> was tucked safely away and he had secured it first before heading back towards the main path to the Village. His axe and shield were still at the ready and he was every observant to ensure nothing got a surprise attack on him. Keeping a good pace, Nikodemus made some decent time on his way back through the forest. Coming through a small copse of trees, Nikodemus sighed as he found himself standing before a <Nepent> that had made the area it's nest. Thankfully there was only one of them, so far, and he could hopefully make quick work of it before others appeared. Getting ready, Nikodemus prepared himself to attack.

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 19/20 HP | Energy: 1/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1)

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 12, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Charging through the trees, Nikodemus leapt clear of the of the <Nepent>s vine-like limbs. Swinging into the creatures body, Nikodemus' axe bit deep and carved a large gash into it's barkskin. As Nikodemus landed beside the <Nepent> it lashed a limb at him and struck him, activating his <Thorns> ability. The buff of damaging wind tore through the <Nepent> and turned it into pixels, 2 small materials dropping where it once stood. Standing up straight, Nikodemus gathered the 2 materials and then resumed his trek towards the village. Whistling a broken tune, Nikodemus kept his spirits up and prayed another <Nepent> didn't pop up.

 

 

 

ID# 56332 results: Me Hit | Mob Hit <Thorns>

 Battle: 5 + 1

 Craft: 11

 Loot: 20

 MOB: 6

 

My DMG: 1 + 1 + 1 + 14 = 17

Mob DMG: 2 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 18/20 HP | Energy: 1/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1)

 

Nepent: 0/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT DED 1 mat on death, + 1 mat for LD of 20

Edited April 12, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

As he moved through the forest on his way back to the village, Nikodemus kept himself alert. He had stumbled on one <Nepent> already, and know him another would be lurking nearby. He occasionally slipped from the path he was on and would dart through the trees for a few moments then come back onto the path. His anxiety was giving him hell and he just wanted to get back. Hearing an occasional crack of a twig or rustle of leaves, Nikodemus would make a jump from the path and move about the tress trying to hide himself as he moved. After a minute or two, he then came back to the path and continued onwards. He was cautious and careful and didnt want to be caught unaware of anything.

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Having found himself closer to the forest edge, Nikodemus was happy as that meant no <Nepent> would be popping up anytime soon. With a smile, Nikodemus relaxed a bit and moved onwards toward the village. As he got in sight of the forest edge, Nikodemus ran forward and broke through happily. He was now in the clear and would be able to get to the village and complete the quest he had accepted. Grinning, Nikodemus began to jog towards the main path and laughed happily.

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Running down the path towards the village, Nikodemus noticed the shuffling sound behind him. Stopping and turning back, Nikodemus noticed a <Nepent> had broken from the edge of the forest and shuffled up the path behind him. "How long has it been following me?!" Looking ahead and thinking through things, Nikodemus sighed as he realized that if he didn't deal with the <Nepent> it would follow him to the Village where everyone was sick and unable to fight. With a curse, Nikodemus turned on his heel and readied his axe and shield. "Well, come 'ere and let me finish you quickly! I don't have all day!"

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 19/20 HP | Energy: 1/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1)

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

 

Nikodemus stood waiting for the <Nepent> to close the gap. Wanting to finish it quick, Nikodemus took a step forward and prepared to charge in. The <Nepent> swung it's limbs and battered the ground wildly, missing Nikodemus by feet every time it did so. With a sigh, Nikodemus swung at one of the flailing limbs, missing, and grumbled angrily. "MOVE CLOSER DAMMIT!" Nikodemus shouted and waved his arms.

 

 

 

 ID# 56341 results:

 Battle: 4

 Craft: 2

 Loot: 14

 MOB: 2

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 19/20 HP | Energy: 1/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1)

 

Nepent: 7/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT

Edited April 12, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

 

Having stepped closer, the <Nepent>'s reach extended and a limb came thrashing down at Nikodemus. Tired of waiting, Nikodemus leapt to the side and then back and onto the limb, and began to run up it's length back to the <Nepent>, ready to attack. As Nikodemus got closer, The <Nepent> began to lash it's limbs about in an even wilder manner. One of the limbs smashed into Nikodemus back and sent him crashing into the <Nepent>, his <Thorns> effect activating. The damage buff made little work of the <Nepent> and left if as pixels. Nikodemus landed on the ground and grunted at the predicament. Sighing, he stood and dusted himself off. After the battle, Nikodemus was ready to rest and wanted to finish this quest. Moving towards the village once more, Nikodemus was relieved to see it come into view.

 

 

 

ID# 56342 results: me miss | Mob hit <Thorns>

 Battle: 2

 Craft: 2

 Loot: 3

 MOB: 8

 

My DMG: 14 thorns

 

Mob DMG: 2 - 30 = 0 + 1 = 1

 

Nikodemus: Lvl: 5 | 18/20 HP | Energy: 1/5 | MIT: 30 (3+9+18) | Thorns: 14 (7+7) | DMG 3 (1+1+1)

 

Nepent: 0/7 HP | 2 DMG | 0 MIT DED +1 mat on death.

Edited April 12, 2016 by Nikodemus_Blackwood

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Running towards the Village, Nikodemus was glad to see it's buildings and a few of the healthy people meandering about, going from house to house checking on the ill. The Village Elder sat where Nikodemus had met him, waiting as if he knew Nikodemus was on his way back. Waving at the Elder, Nikodemus pushed his legs harder and ran onwards. As he neared the village, the Elder smiled and came forward to greet him. "Ah, young man. You have returned. Were you able to get the <Nepent Ovule>?" Nikodemus smiled and nodded taking it out of its secure hiding place. "Yes. I have it. Here you go." Opening the trade screen, Nikodemus handed the item over to the Village Elder. He nodded and and motioned for Nikodemus to follow him. "Come, we will prepare the medicine and then your reward will be yours."

[Nikodemus_Blackwood 1]

Following the Village Elder, Nikodemus watched him prepare the <Nepent Ovule> into a medicine with some other herbs he had available. Watching the man do so, Nikodemus realized that the act was much like what Alchemists do to make potions, or Cooks do to prepare buff items. Taking it all in, Nikodemus waited patiently as the Elder finished the Medicine. Once it was done, He took it outside to the water well in the center of town and poured it in, purifying the water. He then filled many small vials with the water and sent them to houses around the town. After a moment, many people began to emerge from their houses thanking Nikodemus and the Village Elder. More and more people came out and began to dance and celebrate in the small town center. Nikodemus smiled and watched as this happened, glad to have helped.