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Floor 16
«Fighting Fish»
Recommended Level: 35
Non-Repeatable  | Party Limit: 2
Credit Goes to: @Hikoru

Rewards:

  • 3,000 Col
  • SP
  • Mōretsuna Statue: A small statue [Uncommon Item] that can be placed in a home, proving that you defeated the Mighty Mōretsuna. When used, it gives +50 base health for one thread. When touched, it can give off the smell of the ocean from the beaches surrounding the islands. The sound of waves crashing along the shore and the scent of the sea air carried from far off lands, and the warm feeling of the sun against a person's skin. Can also be taken to group gathering to give an atmosphere.

Requirements:

  • Must fish up «Mōretsuna» (Roll a CD of 9+; players with the Fishing Skill gain a +2 Bonus).
  • Defeat «Mōretsuna».

Summary:

There are rumors of a giant fish off the coast of one of the islands. The players have been tasked to go to the area, fish for the giant creature, and defeat it. Players have been warned that the creature doesn't go without a fight, and will try to bring the creature down into the depths of the sea to drown. They have been warned and cautioned to keep steady and keep their feet firmly on the ground they stand on.

Outline:

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[Note: «Mōretsuna» receives his own separate roll from the player]

«Mōretsuna»

Statistics:
HP: 500
DMG: 100
MIT: 25
ACC: 2
EVA: 1

Abilities:

Drown: On a CD of 10+, «Mōretsuna» will drag down the player instead of attack, unless they roll a 10+ on the LD their turn. If the player fails, they will be brought into the water, where they will take 50 unmitigatable damage every turn until they return to the dock or boat, which takes a turn to do.

Splash: On an attack roll of a natural 9-10, along with their basic attack, «Mōretsuna» will splash water onto the player, bringing them to their knees and paralyzing them their next turn.

Struggle: On an attack roll of natural 1, the creature will flail and hit each player for 50 unmitigable damage, but also deal 50 unmitigatable damage to himself.

Event

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Chocolate Eggs may be found via looting slain mobs on a LD9+
CD1-3: 2 Eggs
CD4-6: 3 Eggs
CD7-9: 5 Eggs
CD10-12: 6 Eggs

Chocolate Eggs may be found via gathering on a LD6+
CD1-3: 1 Egg
CD4-6: 2 Eggs
CD7-9: 3 Eggs
CD11-12: 4 Eggs

If gathering with Full Energy (LD6+ still required):
CD1-3: 2 Eggs
CD4-6: 3 Eggs
CD7-9: 5 Eggs
CD10-12: 6 Eggs

Chocolate Eggs may be found via fishing on a CD3+
LD1-5: 2 Eggs
LD6-10: 4 Eggs
LD11-15: 6 Eggs
LD16-20: 8 Eggs
Chocolate Eggs are a bonus drop and will be obtained in addition to any other items.

Shield

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» Shield, The Immovable Object

  • Modified HP:
  • Modified EN:
  • Modified MIT:
  • Modified ACC:
  • Modified DMG:
  • Modified EVA:
  • Battle Heal:
  • Search:
  • Temp Buff:
  • Temp Buff:
  • Temp Buff:

» Base Stats

  • Base HP: 1830
  • Base EN: 174
  • Base MIT: 169
  • Base ACC: 0
  • Base DMG: 2
  • Base EVA: -1
  • Battle Heal: 85 HP
  • Search: +5

» Items Equipped:

  • Manticore Mask - T3 Perfect Shield - Flame Aura I / Taunt / Mitigation I
  • Stinging Nettle - T3 Perfect Heavy Armor - Envenom (Defensive) I / Thorns II
  • Blessed Greaves - T3 Demonic Heavy Armor - Mitigation II / Holy Blessing II
  • Wedding Ring [+18 MIT]
  • Hammerspace Backpack (HB) +1 BR item (allows stacks up to 7)

» Battle-Ready Inventory:

  • Golden  Keys x3 | Unique Item | +2 Search on Chests
  • Basic Teleportation Crystal x4 | Good Item | Teleports player to the Town of Beginnings
  • Safeguard Potion x3 | Perfect Tier 1 | Safeguard
     

» Skills:

  • Searching | 5 Ranks | +5 Bonus to LD, +0 to Stealth Detect
  • Battle Healing | 5 Ranks | While in combat, recover 1% per rank (85HP) at the beginning of your turn
  • First Aid | 5 Ranks | +4% HP per rank (+20% HP) on Post Action
  • Picking | Purchased | +3 LD when opening chests
  • Heavy Armor | 5 Rank | +35 Mitigation
  • Energize | Purchased |  Restore 8 EN to target
  • Block | 5 Ranks | +25 Mitigation
  • Howl | Purchased | +2 Hate against each opponent (up to 4)
  • Fighting Spirit | Purchased | +1 Hate when using Howl or Focused Howl
  • Parry | Purchased 3 Turn Cooldown | 5 Energy | Reduces incoming damage by 50%
  • Fishing | Purchased | Fish for equipment and gain prestige among old men

» Extra Skills:

  • Concentration | No Ranks | Gain +1 BD for a single attack | 5 Turn Cooldown
  • Familiar Mastery: Healer |  3 Ranks | +135 HP (Does not require post action)
  • Martial Arts | 1 Rank | +1 Base Damage per slot with Unarmed Weapons
  • Meditation | Purchased | Recover an additional 15 EN on Post Action | 3 Turn Cooldown
  • Survival | Purchased |  Increases out of combat health regen to (15xTier) 45 per post

» Mods:

  • Athletics: +1 DMG +30 HP
  • Focused Howl: +4 Hate against single target on Post Action
  • Dismantling: +2 LD when opening chests
  • Stone Wall: +Gain 10 MIT and 45 HP from heavy armor. Reduces DOT by 25%. -1 to Evasion.
  • SharpnessGives target +[Target's Tier] to Base Damage for 2 turns | 1 Turn Cool Down
  • Justified Riposte: A successful Parry also stuns the target for 1 turn. | 3 Turn Cool Down
  • Vengeful Riposte: A successful Parry returns 50% of DMG back to your opponent - mitigatable. | 3 Turn Cool Down

Fishing Roll

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Fishing - ID# 142660 results: Craft: 8+2=10 [Found Mōretsuna]

Combat

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Passive: N/A

Action: N/A

Beat     [H: 0] - HP1165/1165 | EN: 112/112 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 18 | EVA: 0  | ACC: 5 | LD: 7
Shield  [H: 0] - HP: 1830/1830 | EN: 174/174 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 169 | EVA: -1 | ACC: 0 | LD: 5 | BH: 85 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

«Mōretsuna» HP: 500/500 | DMG: 100 | MIT: 25 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 - ID# 142661 results: Craft: 12 [Drown Proc] Loot: 10+5=15 [Successful Save]

Abilities:

  • Drown: CD 10+ & LD 9- [Instead of attacking, drags players under. 50 unmitigatable damage/turn until they return to the dock or boat - 1 post action to do]
  • Splash: Nat MD 9+ [Normal attack + PAR 1 turn]
  • Struggle: Nat MD 1 [50 unmitigable AoE damage, +50 unmitigatable damage self]

From fighting the Lich, Shield and Beat headed straight for the next quest in the chain, up to floor sixteen. Their feet hit the ground in Zugaikotsushima, and Shield immediately realized how incomplete his memories of the floor were. "Okay, so less Amazon, more Hawaii," he corrected himself, shrugging as he led the way through the little tropical town out to the edge of the settlement. They passed plenty of docks with fishing craft and stalls selling fresh catches until eventually they left the piers and boardwalks behind and made their way onto the white sands themselves. Shield consulted their map. "It seems as though there is no set location. As long as you've accepted the quest, you can just find a boat or a dock and start trying to fish the boss up."

Once they were out of the safe zone, Shield's eyes scanned the shore. Eventually, they happened upon a black stone jetty that extended out into the waves. On the far side was a secluded little dock that would be perfect to start fishing. He took off at a jog, crossing the jetty where it joined with the shore and making his way out to the end of the dock. Methodically, he set about the process of setting up his tackle, baiting his hook, and finally, cast out into the water.

"This whole thing is based on luck, with only a slight edge being given to those with the actual fishing skill, so there's no telling how long this might be-" Shield's arms felt like they were about to be ripped off. A fish the size of a car surfaced, his line pulling at the corner of its mouth, and seemed to be paddling with all its might. With all the strength he could muster, he reeled, pulling the monster towards the dock. "Sorry, Beat," he grunted, fighting for every inch of line he reeled in. "I had meant to sharpen you before we landed him." As soon as the fish was within combat distance, it turned, doing a full 180 in the water and trying to make its way closer to shore. Shield stumbled, but he caught a wooden piling at the edge of the dock and held fast. "Oh no you don't!"

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Beat, The Unstoppable Force

Current Stats: 

Hit Points 1185/1185
Energy Points 114/114
Damage 20
Mitigation 18
Evasion 0
Accuracy 5
Loot Die 7
Prosperity 0
Additional Buffs None

 

Equipment: 

Item Tier Enhancements
Eagle's Splendor 1 +3 ACC
Spear of Destiny 2 Absolute Accuracy, Holy Damage, Bleed
Watchful Sentry 1 +3 LD
Ring of Strong Will 3 +1 Damage
Vanity Armor 1 None

 

Battle Ready Inventory:

Items Type Tier Quality Quantity Enhancement
Basic Teleportation Crystal Crystal 1 Uncommon 4  
Healing Crystal Potion 2 Rare 3 HP Recovery
Swords Dance Potion Potion 2 Perfect 2 Damage
Safe Guard Potion Potion 1 Perfect 5 Safeguard
Power Bar [Vitality] Snack 2 Rare 3 Vitality
Shi's Talon 2H Spear 2 Perfect 1 Absolute Accuracy, Paralyze, Freeze
Bulwark H. Armor 3 Perfect 1 Mitigation

 

Skills and Housing

Skills Rank
Heavy Armor 3/5
Search and Detect 3/5
Charge 5/5
2H Spears 5/5
Quick Change  
Extended Mod Limit 1/3
Fishing  
   
Mods  
Ferocity [2H Spears]  
Finesse [2H Spears] 3/3
Precision [2H Spears]  
Stamina [2H Spears]  
Athletics (Heavy Armor)  
Bull Rush (Charge)  
   
Extra Skills  
Concentration [Extra Skill]  
Survival [Extra Skill]  
Marital Arts [Extra Skill]  
   
Familiar Skills  
Fighter 3/3

 

Housing: 

Buff Effect Uses
Well Rested -1 EN cost 3/3
Squeaky Clean -25% DOT dmg / turn 1/1
Hard Working +2 Crafting Exp & +1 Attempt  
Filling +1 T1 slot to 1 food Item 1/1
Relaxed HP regen now 45/turn OOC  
Item Stash +1 Battle Ready Slot  
Multipurpose +2 on Certain Rolls/10 Posts  
Delicious Feast from 3 same food  
Skylight (Searching) +1 to LD  
Advanced Training +2 SP for one thread/month  

 

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Passive: N/A

Action: Dimensional Stampede + Charge & Concentration | 12 EP

ID# 142666: BD: 3 + 6 - 1 = 8 = hit | 15 x 25 = 375 - 25 = 350 Dmg

Beat     [H: 0] - HP1185/1185 | EN: 102/114 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 18 | EVA: 0  | ACC: 5 | LD: 7
Shield  [H: 0] - HP: 1830/1830 | EN: 174/174 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 169 | EVA: -1 | ACC: 0 | LD: 5 | BH: 85 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

«Mōretsuna» HP: 150/500 | DMG: 100 | MIT: 25 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 - ID# 142661 results: Craft: 12 [Drown Proc] Loot: 10+5=15 [Successful Save]

Abilities:

  • Drown: CD 10+ & LD 9- [Instead of attacking, drags players under. 50 unmitigatable damage/turn until they return to the dock or boat - 1 post action to do]
  • Splash: Nat MD 9+ [Normal attack + PAR 1 turn]
  • Struggle: Nat MD 1 [50 unmitigable AoE damage, +50 unmitigatable damage self]

"Hmm, I can't say I've ever left Japan, but I'll have to visit Hawaii when I have a chance. IF I ever get the chance." Beat said, smiling and taking in the scenery. It definitely seemed like the sort of vacation spot you read about in ads and stories. "At least we get some good scenery for our fishing trip right?"

The younger player watched as Shield took his time setting his fishing rig up, attempting to rig his in the same manner, but only partially succeeding. He cast his line out and immediately dropped it as soon as Shield got a bite, "Woah! that thing is huge!" He shouted excitedly. He summoned his spear and activated his charge skill, streaking across the water and leaping onto the fish. He unleashed his multi-strike sword art into the fish, taking its hit points into the orange. "Finally one that can take a hit!" 

 

 

 

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Passive: EN Regeneration [+1 EN] Battle Healing [+85 HP] Holy Blessing [+48 HP]

Action: Focused Howl > Mōretsuna [-5 EN - Housing Bonus 2/3 remaining]

Beat     [H: 1] - HP1185/1185 | EN: 102/114 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 18 | EVA: 0  | ACC: 5 | LD: 7
Shield  [H: 0] - HP: 1829/1830 | EN: 170/174 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 169 | EVA: -1 | ACC: 0 | LD: 5 | BH: 85 | HB: 48 | THN: 69 | ENV: 18/4

«Mōretsuna» HP: 81/500 | DMG: 100 | MIT: 25 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 - ID# 142668 results: Mob: 5+1+2=8 - Hit! 100-169=1 dmg [THN Proc - 69 dmg]

Abilities:

  • Drown: CD 10+ & LD 9- [Instead of attacking, drags players under. 50 unmitigatable damage/turn until they return to the dock or boat - 1 post action to do]
  • Splash: Nat MD 9+ [Normal attack + PAR 1 turn]
  • Struggle: Nat MD 1 [50 unmitigable AoE damage, +50 unmitigatable damage self]

Mōretsuna gurgled and roared with rage at the sudden assault, turning in the water like a crocodile's death roll. The sudden arrival meant Shield hadn't properly had time to even pull aggro, and he could see the fish's eyes rolling back in its head to try to spot whatever it was that was causing it so much harm. He took one look at the piling he had used for stability and stepped on top of it, taking in a deep breath and bracing his feet. With the power of his diaphragm and chest muscles, he forced the air out into a focused cone of sound. "HEY, SHARKBAIT! YOU WORRIED ABOUT THAT LITTLE GUPPY!? COME BITE OF A BIGGER CHUNK OVER THIS WAY!"

The head of the fish snapped to attention, its eyes now focused entirely on Shield, paying no attention to Beat. Its body began flexing from side to side, its fins propelling it forward with increasing speed. Shield hopped down onto the dock, bracing for the impact, preparing for the impact. As the hulking form of Mōretsuna collided with the structure, boards splintered and parted as though it were no resistance at all. The jaws clamped down onto Shield, he braced himself inside of the gaping maw, pressing his shield up into the roof of its mouth. The three of them thrashed about in the water, Mōretsuna unable to close its mouth and Shield completely immobilized, using the full force of his legs to keep its mouth wedged open. "Well, I suppose this is one way to do this. Beat, would you mind finishing this thing off?"

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Passive: EN Regeneration [+1 EN

Action: Dimensional Stampede vs Morestuna | -12 EN

ID#142832: BD: 5 + 5 - 1 = 9 = hit | 15 x 20 = 300 - 25 = 275 dmg

Beat     [H: 1] - HP1185/1185 | EN: 91/114 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 18 | EVA: 0  | ACC: 5 | LD: 7
Shield  [H: 0] - HP: 1829/1830 | EN: 170/174 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 169 | EVA: -1 | ACC: 0 | LD: 5 | BH: 85 | HB: 48 | THN: 69 | ENV: 18/4

«Mōretsuna» HP: 0/500 | DMG: 100 | MIT: 25 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 - ID# 142668 results: Craft: 5+1+2=8 - Hit! 100-169=1 dmg [THN Proc - 69 dmg]

Abilities:

  • Drown: CD 10+ & LD 9- [Instead of attacking, drags players under. 50 unmitigatable damage/turn until they return to the dock or boat - 1 post action to do]
  • Splash: Nat MD 9+ [Normal attack + PAR 1 turn]
  • Struggle: Nat MD 1 [50 unmitigable AoE damage, +50 unmitigatable damage self]

Beat held onto the dorsal fin of the great fish as it swam directly for Shield, thrashing about as Shield held it at a stalemate while inside its mouth, "ugh! You will definitely need a shower after this!" Beat laughed as he managed to get some footing on top of the fish, raising his spear as it began to glow. "Alright big guy! Time to sleep with your people!" Beat shouted as he stabbed the back half of the fish before unleashing his technique, the strikes exiting the bottom of the fish as its health bar depleted entirely. 

With the fish gone, Beat had nowhere to go but down. He held his breath as he plunged into the ocean water, taking a quick look underwater, and then resurfacing. "Man! I reeeeeally need sushi now!" He shouted with a wide grin on his face. He was content to tread water as he looked at Shield, "Easy enough I suppose. That was quite the catch, sorry I had to obliterate it." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Energy Regeneration [1/2 Remaining]

Searching for Eggs - ID# 142838 results: Craft: 10 [4 Eggs found] Loot: 4+5=9 [No Materials found]

Total Loot

Eggs: 4
Col: 3,000
Mōretsuna Statue

Shield dropped straight into the water as well, treading to keep afloat. He held up one slime-covered hand. "I'll pass on sushi right now," he sighed, turning back towards what was left of the dock and paddling his way back. A minute later, he was pulling himself up onto the wrecked structure, still water-logged from his dip, though the unpleasant film he had been left with had rinsed off in the water. He reached back and held out a hand to hoist Beat up before pulling up his equipment menu. He was more than happy to ditch his heavy, and now also wet chainmail in favor of his loot finding earring.

"Technically speaking," he sighed, wiping off his greaves as best he could before throwing his hands up in defeat, "that is half of the bosses slain in this quest line. Whether the later ones will take significantly longer or hit significantly harder remains to be seen," he finished. He made for the end of the dock, eager to be back on shore again. Once there, his Seeking Aura lit, but the only thing nearby was sand. Shield nudged through the sand with his foot and found what he was looking for - a buried chocolate eggs. He groaned and got down onto his knees, shoveling sand aside to uncover three more. "I hadn't counted on the digging..."

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searching: ID#142841: CD: 12 :LD 16+7 = 23

1 T2 Mat and 5 Eggs

Totals: 

1 T2 Mat

5 Eggs

Beat took Shield's hand and hoisted himself back onto land. He made his way towards the sandy beach and pulled up the quest chain, his eyes narrowing as the lack of information on the individual bosses became less and less clear as the chain went along, "Looks like the closer to the appropriate floor you get, the less information the game will hand you." 

Beat made his steps a little heavier than necessary to really enjoy the feeling of the sand between his toes and the heat of the sun on the bottoms of his feet. It had been a long time since he had really let go for any real period of time and he made a mental note to not go so long between vacations next time. Beat's march stopped as his feet found something under the sand. A little digging revealed a colorful seashell and a much more colorful clutch of five eggs. Beat stored them as he continued, "I suppose there is no harm in telling me I can one shot it if I'm going to anyway." 

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Energy Regeneration [0/2 Remaining]

Searching for Eggs - ID# 142848 results: Craft: 3 [1 Egg found] Loot: 2+5=7 [No Materials found]

Total Loot

Eggs: 5
Col: 3,000

"We don't lack the information per se," Shield said, giving an iffy sort of hand sign. "We have the stats on paper. But just because a boss can be simple to manage doesn't mean it will be. Luck may play a large factor in these later fights." With that, Shield pulled up his notes regarding the next stop on their hunt. "Our next quarry will take us up to the nineteenth floor. It is a massive... it says here 'colossus,'" Shield said, turning to Beat. "From my figures, it is exactly like the game 'Shadow of the Colossus.' You climb up a great beast and stab its weak points. Nothing else will harm it. Conversely, nothing else will harm us. It is otherwise docile."

Shield began moving along shore, digging around in the sand with is foot. "There is a known exploit where stacking Loot buffs might allow a player to hold on better. Unfortunately, I will be very little direct use in this fight, but I may be instrumental in supporting you and healing you." Shield's foot found yet another egg, which he snatched up and stored.

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Searching: ID# 142849: CD: 5 LD: 11 + 7 = 18
Energy Full

1 T2 Mat and 3 Eggs

Total: 

2 T2 Mats 

8 Eggs

Beat cocked his head and he read the colossus fight on his illuminated interface, "I don't know if I would call a climbing challenge, luck. If anything, it's a challenge of skill and endurance." It wouldn't be the first time Beat had faced a physical challenge in a VR game. The young player found them to be rich experiences as they took advantage of the VR experience and really made the player aware of the physics of the system. 

"It will be a nice change from just 'hey...a monster...get'em'. Plenty of those quests in this world for sure." Beat said as his feet once again found a small treasure trove of eggs and seashells buried slightly beneath the surface of the sandy beach. "I only played Shadow of the Colossus once and I gave up pretty early. Those controls were atrocious. If I press 'X' it should do the thing 'X' does, you know?" 

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Searching for Eggs - ID# 142874 results: Craft: 10 [6 Eggs found] Loot: 10+5 [1 Materials found]

Total Loot

Eggs: 11
Materials: 1
Col: 3,000
Mōretsuna Statue

"The problem with Shadow of the Colossus wasn't that the controls were bad," Shield sighed. "For their time, they were very much on par with other similar games. The problem is they never innovated the, even in the re-relases of the game. Between camera angles and controls that never learned the lessons of time, it was a game that was revolutionary, unique, and lost to the anals of gaming history." He sighed, remembering some of the struggles of his younger days. "I tossed many a controller over that game. It was just a little too ambitious for its time, I'm afraid."

Shield's earring blazed to life, and he cast around. They had worked their way inland now, and there among the dunes was a little Easter basket, full of eggs and marshmallow critters. "In any case," Shield said, jogging over to collect it and its contents, "the luck is not so much for this fight. This one will just be a matter of bruit forcing it until we win, which will be interesting, but likely not difficult. It's the fights after that. Some of the abilities seem more capable of swinging the course of the fight, or at least the following turns, and at least one, if I recall correctly, would almost certainly kill me if I attempted to tank my way through it solo."

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Searching: ID# 142880: CD: 2 : LD 11 + 7 

1 T2 mat and 2 Eggs

Totals: 

3 T2 mats 

10 Eggs

Beat's eyebrow quirked upwards, "A monster that could overcome your defenses? Now that is something to see." Beat said with a hint of sarcasm as he read through the later quests. He clicked his tongue as he realized what Shield had meant, "Unmitigated damage...I get it, no one should be able to stack defense and be a perfect tank, but unmitigated damage has always seems like a cop out." 

Beat looked to the sky and smiled as his falcon familiar streaked through the air, carrying a small basket of fake easter grass and eggs. The familiar dropped the basket in front of Beat and then proceeded to take his place on the young man's left shoulder. "You missed the fish Horus, but I think I can hook you up." Beat summoned a raw fish from his inventory and tossed it into the air as Horus took off in a blur, snatching the treat out of the air and taking his scouting position in the sky once more.  

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Searching for Eggs - ID# 142907 results: Craft: 11 [6 Eggs found] Loot: 20+5=25 [1 Material found]

Total Loot

Eggs: 17
Materials: 2
Col: 3,000
Mōretsuna Statue

"It might be a cop-out, but at the same time, it creates challenges that one must be creative in overcoming," Shield said with a shrug. "Part of why I am so survivable is because I count on taking damage and am built around managing despite," he said, continuing to skirt along the coast. It really was a pleasant floor, and for a moment he wondered why he didn't spend more time here, but as he thought about the quality of items they were likely to find here, it made a lot more sense why. "I would like to see a rework where the quality of the materials is not limited to the floor, but to the skill of the gatherer. Where a low level player essentially has no chance of hitting the threshold to gather the best materials, but yet as tiers increase, the loot gathering abilities' ceilings would all expand, allowing for the finding of better loot."

As he spoke of gathering, his earring lit once again, and he glanced around in the mounds and tall grasses of the sand dunes. There, hiding behind a small flowering shrub, was a colorful basket whose material matched those of the flowers, a very pale sea foam. The color reminded him of someone he had not seen in a few weeks, and he was suddenly very eager to return home and write a message. He gathered up the basket and harvested a few of the flowers.

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searching: ID#143391: CD: 6 LD:4 + 7 = 11

3 Eggs found

Totals: 

3 T2 Mats

13 Eggs

"That's true. Do you think you're the strongest tank on the server right now?" Beat said, genuinely interested in what Shield would say about himself, "Active. Tank." Shield was normally very blunt and matter of fact. If he was, to his knowledge, the strongest, Shield would say so, but he did have a humble side and Beat wondered if that could affect the older player's answer. Beat's eyes perked up as he easily found a trio of eggs in a nest some creature had made in the sand with twigs and seaweed. He stowed the items and continued walking next to his companion. 

He nodded at Shield's second point. The system was built in an odd manner and it was certainly in need of an overhaul, though he wondered how committed Kayaba was to improving user experience since he already had their money and an ideal player base. "That warrants some credit I think. It would be nice to see a system balanced that way. Skill ranks limited by level would be good too. Want to max that skill? gotta be level 45."

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Searching for Eggs - ID# 143392 results: Craft: 1 [2 Eggs found] Loot: 13+5=18 [1 Material found]

Total Loot

Eggs: 19
Materials: 3
Col: 3,000
Mōretsuna Statue

"That depends entirely on how you measure tanking ability," Shield said, thinking over the question. "There are rumors of a player who is a hybrid of dodge-tank and mitigation-tank," he thought aloud. "Apparently, he's next to unkillable. That build might give me a run for my money as far as straight survivability," he admitted with a shrug. "However, when it comes to being stacked to be able to take actual punishment, I don't think anyone else can stack up," he said just as plainly. "I have everything on my side to increase my mitigation, and I have better defensive damage to punish those who hit me than easily ninety percent of those who invest in it. And even if the damage can't be mitigated, my recovery is second to none, thanks to the armor Hikoru gave me."

As they walked, they passed through a stand of palm trees, and there along the beach beneath one was a coconut that had been cracked in half from falling onto a black, volcanic stone. Inside, Shield could distinctly see two chocolate eggs and a bundle of marshmallow chicks. He jogged over to collect them.

Man, this event is weird...

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Searching: ID#143532: CD: 10 [6 eggs] LD: 9 +7 = 16 [1 T2 mat]

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4 T2 Mats

19 Eggs

Beat chuckled, shaking his head, "Never a simple answer with you, but it's thorough, which is never a bad thing." He watched Shield collect his eggs and began scanning the ground for another hidden batch of eggs. His eyes turned up nothing more than a couple of shells and a crab that scuttled through their path, snipping its claws as if to dare them to come any closer. Wanting to avoid a crab battle, Beat checked on his familiar who could be seen diving towards the water. 

"Get it Horus!" Beat shouted as the Falcon raked the surface of the water with his claws and made a wide circle to Beat, who held out his arm. Horus landed firmly on Beat's outstretched forearm, his talons wrapping around the young player's arm tightly. Clutched in the falcon's beak was a small Easter basket of chocolate eggs and a single coconut. "Guess I can use this in my cooking." Beat said, stowing the items and stroking Horus's chin, "Say Shield, where is your familiar these days?"

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Searching for Eggs - ID# 143540 results: Craft: 4 [3 Eggs found] Loot: 2+5=7 [0 Materials found]

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Eggs: 19
Materials: 3
Col: 3,000
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Shield held out his upturned hand, and a familiar little colorful head poked its way out of his sleeve. Lilith turned her expressionless eyes towards beat, flicker her tongue benignly, and then slithered her way back into his sleeve again. "That's about as social is she is these days," he said, shrugging. "She really only likes come out to help in combat or to hang out with Calypso's familiar."

As they wandered further along the shoreline, they left the palm trees behind. The sand dunes continued to roll along the beach, and among the crests of the various mounds, Shield managed to pick up a few more eggs along the way, though nothing else of particular interest stood out to him. "There is still a long way to go on these quests," Shield sighed. "It should be not problem, but we'll only see what these last few quests are truly like when we're in the thick of things." He stored away the eggs he had gathered and continued along the way.

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Searching: ID# 143691: LD: 19 + 7 = 26 [1 mat]
 

5 T2 mats 

19 eggs

Beat gave the little snake that lived inside Shield's armor a wave as Horus turned its attention away from the ocean to give the snake a blink before taking off and taking to the air once again with a loud screech. "Hello Lilith. Been a while. Okay, bye." Beat said in a cute voice as he watched the snake disappear. "Well, this is number three of six right? I guess we'll see how to rest of them go. They definitely get harder on paper, so hopefully these will get more interesting." 

Beat's feet once again found a part of the sand that gave way less than the rest. He happily stooped down and uncovered a very small basket containing a pair of chocolate eggs and another coconut. "Calypso...have I met her before?" Beat stood up and screwed up his face, trying to place a face with the name and failing to do so. 

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Searching for Mats - ID# 143692 results: Loot: 17+5=22 [1 Material found]

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Eggs: 19
Materials: 4
Col: 3,000
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"Erm... you have. She was at the dance a few years ago," Shield said, suddenly very interested in the ocean. "You know, long, sea foam hair... light golden eyes... pleasant face...his voice trailed off, and he cleared his throat, continuing to only look out over the ocean. "Yeah, you two have met before." He cleared his throat again and wandered off towards the dunes, pretending to investigate something in the sand, which in actuality did end up being a piece of sea glass that could certainly be crafted into a very interesting trinket of some sort.

Up ahead, Shield could make out the little settlement whose name was impossible to pronounce and quickened his step a little. "Let's get a head start on the next one. I have a feeling it's going to be a bit of a challenge and might actually take longer than the time necessary to show up, two shot it, and leave." He had regained himself, but he was not eager to deal with Beat's reaction to that little display.

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Beat's ears twitched as he picked up the odd inflections in Shield's voice and the muttering parts of his words that Beat swore he could make out. Beat had always enjoyed watching Shield attempt to keep his composure in compromising situations. Their wedding was quite an exercise in this as well as a certain Valentines dance they had attended. Beat did his best to hide his grin, but it gradually grew to full size despite his best efforts as he gave Shield a coy look, "Ah yes, that was a great time. I think I remember a player by that description. Especially her figure. Damn!" Beat said with a whistle and a small giggle, "but seriously, we're not children. There's no reason to be embarrassed if you like a woman."

Beat stopped and blinked as he took a moment to figure out why he had suddenly seemed to lose the motivation to evoke a reaction. Maybe it was maturity finally setting in. Either way, he was finding it surprisingly easy to simply have the conversation rather than tease his friend, "This game gets lonely. I'm kind of surprised I feel it, but I do. Too bad I don't have the slightest clue where to begin." 

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Searching for Materials - ID# 143845 results: Loot: 11+5=16 [1 Material found]

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Eggs: 19
Materials: 5
Col: 3,000
Mōretsuna Statue

"Careful, Beat," Shield said, and actual note of warning behind his voice. "Fun is fun, but you're flirting with a line that I'm not comfortable with you crossing." In actuality, the comment was actually over the line. However, this seemed a more diplomatic way to handle the situation seeing as this was not a line they had needed to establish in the past. Now, it was solid. There was a precedent. "I do not need anyone's permission to pursue what I wish to pursue. Suffice it to say, it is territory I have not explored in a long time. It is challenging, it it isn't something that I think I'm ready to make incredibly public just yet."

The shoreline meandered this way and that, with inlets and peninsulas that broke up the sea strand into its various formations. Along the edge of a small tide pool Shield spotted an ornate sea shell that was roughly the size of his palm and picked it up, turning it over in his hands before storing it away for later sale or repurposing. "In any case, I believe we are nearly back."

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Beat held up his hands with a smile, "Easy big guy, you know I'm kidding. Can't take everything seriously." He slapped the should of his older counterpart, "but to see you defend her like that tells me you're serious. Surprising no one." He finished with a laugh and kept his gaze forward, allowing the rest of the journey to continue in silence. Horus did what he always did, circling above, keeping his eyes out for trouble and occasionally spotting something to hunt, in which case, he would dive down and [censored] with his talons. Beat let out a sigh as their brief conversation on the matter of romance crept back into his head. 

Man, I don't think I've ever had feeling for a girl...when I quested with Hakai, that was weird, but I don't think that's what Shield is talking about. I'll have to ask him next time I get the chance.

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[Shield]

4SP

19 Eggs

5 T2 Mats

1600 col

Mōretsuna Statue

 

[Beat]

4SP

19 Eggs

5 T2 Mats

1600 col

Mōretsuna Statue

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