Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #21 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 The Hyena was growing used to the dance, circling its prey with reckless abandon. It tried bull-rushing Kane, attempting to knock him over and tear at him! ------------ (Hyena: +2 Damage) (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) (5-5=0) MISS -------------- As the Hyena missed him again, Kane realized that the creature's size and massive jaws made it inaccurate, but powerful. If it hit him, it would hit hard. But it would have a hard time hitting him as long as he and the Umbra worked together! -------------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 30/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #22 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 The dark shadow that was the Umbra shared Kane's desire to inflict harm upon this abomination. He flipped through the air, striking downward with his giant sword, trying to vivisect the terrifying foe! ------------- (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) (7+1=8) HIT ------------- Kane's sword drew a line across the beast's spine, his time spent honing his swordplay now paying off. ------------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 25/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #23 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 The Hyena laughed all the louder, turning quickly towards Kane as he landed. It positively bounced as it bounded closer, trying to rip his throat out with a single -RIIP!- ---------- (Hyena: +2 Damage) (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) MISS ---------- Kane backhanded the creature, not hurting its HP but ensuring that it didn't hurt him either. ---------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 25/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #24 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Kane moved with a fluid grace, somehow feeling a sense of bliss in spite of the terrifying creature he was battling. He suspected it was the Umbra's AI affecting his mood somehow. Both hands on the hilt of his sword, he brought it crashing down on the Hyena in an attempt to hack at its tail! ---------- (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) MISS ---------- The beast moved its tail out of the way too quickly for Kane to strike it, frustrating him and sending a cold pang of fury through the Umbra. ---------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 25/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #25 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Predictably, the Hyena only had one thing on its mind: ATTACK. Its AI was apparently not programmed to accept that the odds were stacked against it. It lashed out with a clawed hind leg, trying to rake Kane's face with its nails! ---------- (Hyena: +2 Damage) (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) MISS ---------- Its attack was ill advised, as it couldn't aim a back kick properly. ---------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 25/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #26 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Kane filled his blade with an emerald light, its glow reflecting off of the jungle ferns. The light bounced off of the Hyena's white eyes and gleaming teeth as Kane dashed forward, attempting to impale the monster through the heart! --------- (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) CRITICAL --------- His blade went straight through the creature, skewering it through the torso! Its giggling turned manic as it gurgled, a crimson, pixellated hole in its chest. --------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 15/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #27 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 The beast was obviously in pain, but the grin was frozen on its face as it struggled to pull himself forward on the blade and snap at Kane's arm that held the sword! ---------- (Hyena: +2 Damage) (Kane: +1 to Attack, -5 to Enemy's Attack, +4 Damage, Soak 4 points of Damage.) MISS ---------- It was pinned down still, not able to strike at him. Kane felt a pang of pity for the demented thing, but the animal instincts of the Umbra overpowered his momentary attack of sympathy. ---------- Kane: 15/19 HP Umbra: 11/15 HP (When in smoke form, Umbra takes any damage that Kane does.) Hyena: 15/40 HP Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #28 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Kane's face was stone cold, his disgust and anger at being attacked with this animal nightmare concealed by his mental link with the shadow cat. He felt it pressing up against his mind, urging him to deliver the coup de gras. To stop now would be a grave error, as this creature was neither truly alive, nor truly dead. He had to finish it. Pushing hard, he continued to drive the immense sword blade through the creature's torso, twisting the blade to deal additional damage. Its HP continued to fall, dipping from yellow... to red... to finally, empty. With one final, hideous laugh, the beast exploded in a shower of pale crystals. It left behind a chest in its place, looking strangely out of place in the deep jungle. ----------------- 1-4: The chest contains nothing. 5-8: The chest contains two materials. 9-13: The chest contains three materials. 14-17: The chest contains four materials 18-19: The chest contains five materials. 20: The chest contains eight materials. ------------------- Opening up the chest, Kane discovered a small amount of <>, and the following materials: 5x <> (Claws/Fangs) Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Author #29 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 The smoke surrounding Kane finally uncurled from him, and he felt the alien presence that had been brushing against his mind withdraw. It re-formed into the now-familiar black cat form, its face the picture of content. It licked its paw daintily as it looked up at Kane expectantly. Bending down, Kane poured more <> on the ground. As the cat dashed forward to lap it up, Kane smiled. "Enjoy it, you odd smoke cat. You earned it." As it finished, Kane stood to leave. The cat had other plans, nuzzling up by his leg. No matter the size, a cat was a cat. "So, does that make us friends, cat?" The cat looked at him with a questioning expression. To experiment, Kane took a few steps back. When the shadow animal followed him, he smiled, bending down and tentatively petting it on the head. The cat nuzzled him back, enjoying the sensation. Or at least, it appeared so. A.I. is unpredictable. As Kane began walking back towards civilization, the Umbra pronked along behind him, staying in his shadow... of course. "Well, if we're gonna be friends, you'll need a name, odd smoke cat." The Umbra suddenly formed into a shadowy cloud of smoke, floating inside of his crimson cloak. Kane smiled, taking the hint. "Alright buddy, 'Smoke' it is. As he spoke, the tag above the cat's head changed to reflect its new moniker: <> ----------------------- COMPLETE Link to post Share on other sites
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