Ethereal 0 Posted May 24, 2014 #1 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Ethereal was turning an old clay pot with a picture of a sunburst on it, wondering why the hell a gypsy was sending him off to find a familiar with just a pot. He looked around helplessly for somebody who had a familiar or who was willing to help. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #2 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 An NPC offered some help, she said the nature of the pot was of that found in the deserts of Floor 5. "Wait, desert?! But I don't know anything about that place!" he complained. The NPC just shrugged and told him that was all she could do for him. So he set off down from the main street, his staff tap-tap-tapping on the pavement as he walked to the Warp Gate. The words "Teleport, Floor Five." spelt the start of a new adventure. Ethereal emerged into the dry, hot air of Floor 5. He coughed at the sudden change of humidity and his throat dried instantly. He set off to find a guide or helper of some sort. Ethereal decided he may as well start at the tavern - that's usually where adventurers for hire stayed. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #3 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 He found two NPC's willing to help him. They called themselves Tom and Jerry, Tom was a big guy with a greatsword and Jerry was a little guy with a rapier. They checked their inventories, Ethereal payed them 100 Col each for their services. -200 Col Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #4 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 With Jerry heading up the front as the guide and the other two close behind Jerry led them out of Armadillo and towards a canyon that seemed to run all the way to the horizon. "What's that?" Darkwood questioned. "That's the only safe way to our destination." Jerry replied. Tom and Ethereal exchanged uncertain glances as a huge boulder tumbled down near the middle of the canyon. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #5 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 After a few hours of walking through this massive canyon - El Paso del Diablo - skirting around boulders and praying when a landslide came down nearby, the party turned sharply down a junction. Before they knew it they were out in the blistering sun and stood bang in the middle of El Perdido. "Gah! he said as he was slapped by the full force of the sun. Jerry didn't falter in his stride and strode in a straight line across the sandy expanse. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #6 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ethereal followed, sweating profusely. "How can you bear this?" he asks. Jerry shrugs and continues on his way. A few hours later, with a pounding headache from dehydration, he stops outside a huge, menacing-looking cathedral. "This is the place." He gawks at the 'place' - "What do you mean?! What am I meant to do here?" Ethereal asks. "You get past the guardian." "Woah, woah. How do you know this is the place and what do you mean by 'guardian'?!" Jerry points to the seal emblazoned across the entrance-way to the cathedral. It perfectly matched the one on the pot. "You'll find the guardian soon enough." Jerry says as he starts to walk away. "WAIT! I hired you guys to help me to get my familiar!" "Nooo.. You hired us to get you to the place where it was. You're too trusting, now we're here we're off." "But Tom hasn't even done anything!" Ethereal complains. "You've paid us. It's too late for that." he soon vanished into the heat haze, leaving Ethereal gawping at the gigantic building. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #7 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ethereal stepped towards the cathedral and a gargoyle fell from the sky suddenly, barring his way. "Excuse me.." he said, trying to get past. The stone spoke "I am Charon the Ferryman, keeper of the Churches of the Dead.". Ethereal stared, "The Churc.. You mean you're The Charon, the immortal?". "Correct. To enter you must answer my riddle, or you will die if you fail." Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #8 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 'Jeez, that's a steep penalty. .' was all Ethereal could think. He almost missed the demon clearing its throat to speak. "He who makes it sells it, he who buys it doesn't use it and he who's using it doesn't know he's using it. What is it? ". Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #9 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ethereal sits down on a rock to meditate on the matter when suddenly undead skeletons burst from the ground, screeching. The nearest attacks and Ethereal just has time to draw his silver before it atacks. He brings it overhead to parry the blow Ethereal HP: 15/15 Skeleton1 HP: 9/9 Skeleton2 HP: 9/9 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical [7] The skeleton's blade is deflected and the follow-through stroke damages it. Skeleton1 HP - 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #10 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 15/15 Skeleton1 HP: 8/9 Skeleton2 HP: 9/9 Ethereal jumps back as the other skeleton swings at his ribs. He brings the sword in a thrust towards the head of the second skeleton. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 Item for below crit) [10] The sword breaks a hole clean through the nose of the skeleton to the back of its head. Its jaw chatters in fury and it goes for the overhead swipe. The other goes to kick him. Skeleton2 HP - 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #11 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 15/15 Skeleton1 HP: 8/9 Skeleton2 HP: 7/9 Ethereal hops to the left, away from the attacks. He spins, bringing the sword in an uppercut towards the chest of the first skeleton. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [7] Skeleton1 HP - 1 The blow lands, sending the skeleton flying backwards, its partner turns to glare Ethereal in the face. It goes to punch him in the gut. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #12 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 15/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 7/9 He brings the sword up to cut off the arm of the skeleton, that is rocketing towards his stomach. The first skeleton is making to get up. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [10] Skeleton2 HP - 2 The sword comes up with immense force, cleaving the arm off at the shoulder. The skeleton stumbles back and its arm flies off, to land in the dust a few meters away. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #13 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 15/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 5/9 The first skeleton is on its feet and charges Ethereal, blade held high in the air. The second skeleton is standing in shock. He goes to cut the legs off the skeleton. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [2] Ethereal HP - 1 The sword misses abysmally and the skeleton whacks Ethereal in the head with the pommel of its sword. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #14 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 5/9 He slashes with his sword at the first skeleton, trying to cut its ribcage. The second skeleton moves behind him, forming a circle with the other skeleton, like wolves. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [7] The blade misses, but barely. He turns to confront the other skeleton, sword still in motion. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #15 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 5/9 Spinning, Ethereal brings the sword in a path to smash the side of the skeleton's neck. The skeleton behind him raises their sword for a downwards stroke. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [2] The sword bounces harmlessly off the skeleton's neck as Ethereal diverts his energy to evade the oncoming blade. He spins, aiming the sword at Skeleton2. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #16 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 5/9 He moves his longsword to cut the hand off Skeleton1, putting all of his energy behind it and leaving his back open to the other skeleton. The other skeleton lifts his sword for a strike at his spine. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [2] The skeleton's blow lands on his back, forcing Ethereal to his knees. Ethereal look up, rolls back, through the legs of the skeleton that just struck him. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #17 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 5/9 Once the roll ends he brings the blade up to strike its leg. Both skeletons are confused at where their prey went. They looks left and right but not down or behind. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [8] Skeleton2 HP - 1 The attack strikes true, shattering one of the skeleton's legs. It cries out in pain and falls to the ground. Its ally spots Ethereal and pursuits, going for a kick. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #18 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 4/9 He springs up above the leg, going to knee the skeleton in the jaw and snap it. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [8] Skeleton2 HP - 1 The knee snaps the skeleton's jaw clean off. The skeleton drops its weapon and puts its hands to its face in dismay, running for cover. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #19 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 3/9 Ethereal spins to the skeleton that is incapacitated on the floor. He twirls his blade and brings it in a downwards thrust to shatter the skeleton's skull. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [2] The skeleton jerks its head at the last second, the blade misses and strikes the dirt. He lifts the blade back up for another shot. Link to post Share on other sites
Ethereal 0 Posted May 26, 2014 Author #20 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ethereal HP: 14/15 Skeleton1 HP: 7/9 Skeleton2 HP: 3/9 He brings the blade down again to bear upon the skeleton's neck this time. It hisses in distaste but cannot do anything as it is missing an arm and a leg. 1-5 miss 6-8 hit 9-10 critical (+1 from Item) [9] Skeleton1 HP - 2 The sword cracks the vertebrae in the base of the head and it rolls off. The remaining limbs continue thrashing, indicating it is not dead just yet. Link to post Share on other sites
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