[PP|F13] <<Cleansing the Corruption>> The Four Horsemen

[Jomei 0]

Jomei felt a surge of power as a bright light washed over him and the rest of his party. Looking over his shoulders, he saw the priest Miraak with an outstretched hand, a similar color emanating from his palm. Clenching the rapier in his hand, Jomei smirked, "Now thats more like it." From the nearby woods, a single zombie wandered out towards the group. He could have sword he saw some hesitation in its step, realizing what awaited it if it were to proceed any farther. However, Cardinal was a cruel bastard, and the figure continued forward towards its fate anyway. "I'll get this new guy set up, finishing him off should be quick." 

Using his Charge skill, Jomei's green form shot forward towards the incoming target. A quick knee drove into the chest of the zombie, causing it to release a horrible, sucking sound as the wind was knocked out of it. The thin, dark blade that Jomei wielded shined brightly as his attack commenced; fourteen swift piercing strikes, riddling the zombified figure with small red puncture wounds. The monster stood stunned, its appendages twitching, and its jaw locked in place. "Alright, he's stunned. Easy kill." Jomei shouted to the others. 

Spoiler

ID 179009 | BD 6(+6)(-1) | Charge (Bull Rush) | Over Radiation vs. Sixteenth Diseased One
14 x 27 (+5) = 448 

[0/0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 84/118 | DMG:26 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[0/0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 114/160 (+1, -18) | DMG: 26 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0/0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[2/0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:122/173 | DMG:30 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0/0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 144/167 EN | 27 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

Fifteenth Diseased One | HP: 134/650 | DMG: 195 [24 Tox.Ven. 2/2]
Sixteenth Diseased One | HP: 202/650 | DMG: 195 [ Stunned ] (- 448)

 

 

 

Edited November 29, 2020 by Jomei

[Lessa 1]

After year spent trapped in Aincrad, one might assume that Lessa might become desensitized to gore. On the contrary, she had grown accustomed to crimson gashes instead of blood, and bodies exploding into pixels as opposed to carcasses. So as she watched her companions literally shred the diseased ones, the blonde felt her stomach roll. "Nasty," she muttered, wincing inwardly as a face appeared to peel in half like a banana. Fortunately, the steady stream of zombies had slowed to a trickle, and only two were left shambling. With the help of Jomei's stun, that number fell to one. 

Tingling with the additional power bestowed by the priest, Lessa stepped up to the plate. Like a batter, she rest her massive blade against her shoulder, eyeing up the pair of remaining diseased ones. Swing for the fences, the Guardian thought to herself as she finally shifted Arcturus for her final attack. Muscles tensed, then strained beneath the force of her extra-strength slash. When she was finished, she stood alone amid a small storm of falling fractals. "Whoa," she managed on a hard exhale.

Spoiler

[1/2] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 72/118 | DMG:26 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[0/0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 114/160 (+1, -18) | DMG: 26 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0/0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[2/0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:122/173 | DMG:30 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0/1] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 144/167 EN | 27 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

Lessa activates Calamity Disaster (x12).
EN: - 12 + (2*2) = 16 + 3 (REC) = 13

Fifteenth Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 [24 Tox.Ven. 2/2] | ID: 179018 BD: 6 CD: 11 HIT. 22*16 =352 (+3 EN)
Sixteenth Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 [ Stunned ] (- 448) | ID: 179019 BD: 10 SUPER CRIT. 24*16 = 384

 

[ChaseR 0]

And with all of the monsters downed and nothing else coming into sight, they had finally gotten rid of every single Diseased One. Looking back to make sure Freyd was alive and the other two were untouched while at it, he gave them a small smile before starting to move further on ahead. It didn't take long though, before Miraak called out to Chase to stop him.

"Please, wait.", he simply said, only to get a concerned look from the man. "What is it now?". While he hadn't noticed, the path he was headed to was about to split into two halves- it was the Demon's End. The same town that he had cursed and caused to be the way it is. Both paths led there, but there was a caveat. "Both of the paths will lead to the town. We could go right for the seal or look around for any remains though.". He seemed to leave the choice up to the whole party, but the bluehead wasn't having even more battles than necessary, slicing their way through the town alongside Zoro in the back. "We'll take the path to the seal. Let's get going.". This too, might have been for the better granted their energy would be almost fully depleted, had they decided to go down the long path instead. "Let's not waste any more time then."

Now the four entered an urban jungle, left in complete ruins. If it weren't for the concrete, it would really be just a jungle. Broken down buildings could be seen everywhere, some distant groans from what Chase could only imagine were more diseased ones, and rubble falling every so often as clouds of dust blew right through the group's path, if not through them. "Don't distance yourselves too much. We'll run into more probably.", he finally called out to everyone else, looking over his shoulder with the same mostly blank expression. Hints of frustration were showing but that was about as emotional as he seemed to get with Freyd around.

Spoiler

Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 72/118 | DMG:26 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 115/160 (+1) | DMG: 26 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:122/173 | DMG:30 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 144/167 EN | 27 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

• Going on this route, players must fight 16x Diseased Ones [HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195].

 

[Freyd 0]

"Definitely more,"  Freyd added, revisiting his last foray to the ruins of Valehaven in his mind.  "Once the fighting starts, we will draw the attention of every mob within ear-shot, and it'll pile on from there.  I know a place we can rest, closer to our destination, but we need to reach it alive."  His cowl lifted towards the pall that passed itself as the sky.  "We need to hurry.  This will get much harder if the sun sets and we remain within the city grounds."

Leading them through the broken, overgrown and sludge-filled streets, the group seemed to make good time.  It was hard to tell how long things were taking without the sun as a convenient reference.  Checking the UI clock was a viable alternative, but could be troublesome, like when Freyd turned a corner while checking his and walked right into a gaggle of goopy former residents.  They didn't hesitate to attack, and so their stealthy approach suddenly became another running battle.

Moans and groans combined with the clatter of combat started to attract more and more diseased ones as the sound acted as its own alarm.  Half the city would be after them soon.

Spoiler

Miraak's Damage lasts until ChaseR's next turn.

Freyd activates Charge.

Calamity Disaster (x12 AoE, +6 hits): 18 EN – (Rested 1/2, Finesse 3) = 16 EN

ID #179047 | BD: 5+6-1=10 (hit, Charge +5, Miraak +4).  Freyd deals (35*12=420) damage to 18th Diseased One. 
ID #179048 | BD: 5+6-1=10 (hit, Charge +5, Miraak +4).  Freyd deals (35*12=420) damage to 18th Diseased One. 
ID #179049 | BD: 1 (miss).  Freyd misses 18th Diseased One. 
ID #179050 | BD: 3+6-1=8 (hit, Charge +5, Miraak +4).  Freyd deals (35*12=420) damage to 18th Diseased One. 

Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 72/118 | DMG:22 (+4) | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 115/160 (+1) | DMG: 22 (+4) | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:97/173 | DMG:26 (+4) | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 144/167 EN | 23 (+4) DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

17th Diseased One | HP: 230/650 | DMG: 195 (650-420)
18th Diseased One | HP: 230/650 | DMG: 195 (650-420)
19th Diseased One | HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195
20th Diseased One | HP: 230/650 | DMG: 195 (650-420)

Note: Triggered boss too early.  Rolls 179037 and 179039 are voided.

 

 

[Jomei 0]

When given a choice of which path to take before them, the group decided it best to cut to the chase and head straight to their destination. They were unaware what awaited them if they were to stick around and clear out any more of the wandering corruption, but compared to what they were about to face now.. it must not have been pretty. Pushing forward and picking up their pace, the sickening, guttural sounds of even more corrupted humanoids filled the air. All around them, more zombies stumbled towards the players, their sunken eyes glaring with a beady red glow. It reminded him a lot of the Halloween he spent with Macradon. 

A quick attack from Freyd, and three of the four staggered backwards, but his blade missed one approaching enemy. "I've got him." Jomei said, his blade glowing a bright golden light yet again. Jomei ran towards the zombie with increasing speed, the tip of his rapier penetrating the chest of the zombie with a bass boom. From the point of impact, bright yellow and orange veins intertwined, spiderwebbing up the torso of the entity signaling his sword's extra damage took hold. A smirk grew on Jomei's face as he then proceeded to follow through with the rest of his attack, leaving the zombie with little health left. 

Spoiler

ID 179202 | BD 9 | Over Radiation + Charge vs 19th Diseased One
14 x 27(+5)(+1) = 462 [Burn 36] [Blight 36] 

 

[0,0,0,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 72/118 | DMG:22 (+4) | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[0,0,0,0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 115/160 (+1) | DMG: 22 (+4) | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[1,1,0,1] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:97/173 | DMG:26 (+4) | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0,2,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 136/167 EN | 23 (+4) DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

17th Diseased One | HP: 230/650 | DMG: 195 
18th Diseased One | HP: 230/650 | DMG: 195 
19th Diseased One | HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195 [Burn 36 2/2] [Blight 2/2] [Stunned1/1] (-462)
20th Diseased One | HP: 230/650 | DMG: 195 

 

Edited November 30, 2020 by Jomei

[Lessa 1]

"Seriously?" Lessa muttered through gritted teeth. "More?" Their small party had really survived the swarming diseased ones to find... more diseased ones. It can't be helped, the woman thought, though there was no sign of her signature smile as she again retrieved her claymore. Even before SAO, Alyssa had never been a fan of grinding. That had carried over into Aincrad, and Lessa rarely went out simply to slaughter countless mobs. Some did, and they were most likely a higher level because of it. Lessa, however, considered it something of a waste. At least whatever we find on the other side should be more interesting. Assuming, of course, that it wasn't a third wave of diseased ones.

For the umpteenth time, the Guardian watched Arcturus come to life in her gauntlet-clad hands. Even through the heavy armor, she could feel the slight hum of energy, buzzing through her weapon, and through her body. In many ways, her sword was just an extension of her arm - and how weird was that? How odd it was that the secondary education major could wield a sword just as easily as she'd once wielded a pen.

With that in mind, Lessa dragged her blade across the entire pack of diseased ones.

Spoiler

[2,1,1,1] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 62/118 | DMG:22 (+4) | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[0,0,0,0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 115/160 (+1) | DMG: 22 (+4) | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[1,1,0,1] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:97/173 | DMG:26 (+4) | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0,2,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 136/167 EN | 23 (+4) DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

Lessa activates Calamity Disaster (x12).
EN: - 12 + (4*2) = 20 + 9 (REC) = -11

17th Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179448 BD: 10 CD: 12 SUPER CRIT. 28*12= 336 (+3 EN)
18th Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179449 BD: 8 CD: 5 HIT. 26*12=312
19th Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179450 BD: 5 + 4 = 9 CD: 9 HIT. 26*12=312 (+3 EN)
20th Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179451 BD: 7 CD: 8 HIT. 26*12=312 (+3 EN)

Diseased Ones 21, 22, 23, 24 appear.

 

[ChaseR 0]

Chase's mind raced to the nearest five snarky remarks that he could throw Freyd' way. Then, he remembered that he shouldn't fan the flames especially with others around. The monsters weren't the least of his worry, it was more so the players and his own anger- so he'd keep whacking away at every monster, one by one until they all fell. And then, once done, he would leave quietly as he did back during the Forgotten Time King.

It came out instinctively that he called out the usual to the rest; "Eyes." before cleaving at the group. One of the Diseased Ones almost died on the spot, while the rest were hit much less hard but still hard nonetheless. Hell, half of their health almost down to the exact percentage got deleted right off the bat, which was only good; with four already wiped out, that left twelve more to kill. Then, they would hopefully be off with the boss, although he didn't know the numbers himself. He began to move further away from the rest, for one in order to get everybody else's attention and for two so that he had stuck as far away as possible to the group. Lessa and Jomei were pleasant company- probably. Lessa he'd talked with once, but Jomei... Not really.

They were off to a great start before- And Miraak cut Chase's mental ramblings shorts as a beam of light appeared above him and shone down with plentiful rays over every single one of the group. Another attempt to heal them back up. "I'll keep backing you lot up. Please, continue to take this scourge down with everything you have.". Chase admittedly knew little about the rest, but he wasn't going to let the priest down. "Got it." 

Spoiler

ChaseR uses Calamity Disaster! (BD: 10, 2+6=8, 1, 2+6=8)
(27 + 2 + 12) * 12 = 41 * 12 = 492 [21]
27 * 12 = 324 [22]
ATTACK MISSED [23]
27 * 12 = 324 [24]

Diseased Ones 22, 23 and 24 attack ChaseR! (MD: 2-5=1, 6-5=1, 6-5=1)
ATTACK MISSED [22]
ATTACK MISSED [23]
ATTACK MISSED [24]

Miraak heals! (BD: 7, CD: 6)
AoE Heal for 100 HP!
Miraak's Blessing (DMG +4) runs out.

[0/0/0/0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 62/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[3/2/1/2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 102/160 (+1, -14) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0/0/0/0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0/0/0/0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:97/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0/0/0/0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 136/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

21st Diseased One | HP: 158/650 (-492) | DMG: 195 | PARALYZED
22nd Diseased One | HP: 326/650 (-324) | DMG: 195
23rd Diseased One | HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195
24th Diseased One | HP: 326/650 (-324) | DMG: 195

 

Edited December 3, 2020 by ChaseR

[Freyd 0]

A quick upward slice sent a decrepit-looking arm flying through the air, shattering into a burst of shards as it struck a ruined battlement.  The corpse's head was still mourning the loss of its limb as the killing blow fell slicing through its gooey flesh with the absent sympathy of steel.  Freyd charged through its disintegrating form, grabbing the weapon just behind the parry barbs and unleashing a battle cry as he speared the next zombie in line through the torso.  To the rest of his companions, he looked like some sort of black blur causing a fatal chain reaction through the ranks of their enemies.

The second for was slow to succumb so he spun, pivoting on his left heel and winding the previous victim's dissolving body like a counterweight.  The gathered force drove Samael's Pride to the height of celestial fury, which it promptly unleashed on their next, unfortunate target.  Jomei heard the thing impact the wall immediately beside him with a slick, sickening crunch as it was embedded a good six inches into the crumbling stone, face-first.  He could still hear it moaning while it struggled to wrench itself free.

Still charged with light, Freyd brought the holy blade down on the last shambling foe - the withered body of a young boy whose flesh sloughed off with every struggling step.  Cloven twain in equal parts, Freyd paused for only the briefest of moments to offer the fallen child a small prayer of mercy before urging the rest of them relentlessly forward.

"That way," he said, his voice cold and calm, pointing deeper into the surging throng of sickened corpses flooding the streets.

Spoiler

Freyd activates Charge

Calamity Disaster (x12 AoE, +8 hits): 20 EN – (Rested 2/2, Finesse 3, Turn Recovery) = 15 EN

ID #179501 | BD: 3+6-1=8 (hit, Charge +5).  Freyd deals (31*12=372) damage to 21st Diseased One. 
ID #179502 | BD: 5+6-1=10 (hit, Charge +5).  Freyd deals (31*12=372) damage to 22nd Diseased One. 
ID #179503 | BD: 10 (Crit +2, Charge +5, Holy +6).  Freyd deals (39*12=468) damage to 23rd Diseased One. 
ID #179504 | BD: 10 (Crit +2, Charge +5, Holy +6).  Freyd deals (39*12=468) damage to 24th Diseased One. 

[0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 62/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[1] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 102/160 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[2] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:82/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 136/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

21st Diseased One | HP: 0/650 | DMG: 195 (158-372)
22nd Diseased One | HP: 0/650 | DMG: 195 (326-372)
23rd Diseased One | HP: 182/650 | DMG: 195 (650-468) TOX.VEN 24 [2/2]
24th Diseased One | HP: 0/650 | DMG: 195 (326-468)

Diseased Ones 25, 26 & 27 appear.

 

[Jomei 0]

The exhilarating feeling that came with Miraak's magic slowly faded after awhile. The ginger looked at his palm as he clenched it into a fist two times, "Awe man. I liked being able to hit that hard." The groans of another cluster of nearby zombies brought his attention back to the battle before him. A quick flare of his rapier and Jomei took up a battle stance, his lips curling into a smirk as he picked his target out of the lot, "Guess I'll just have to try harder then." The first in the group lumbered forward, its greyed skin decaying and already peeling from its form in various places. One step after the next, Jomei charged forward, dropping to the ground mere feet before the zombified figure and sliding just under its legs. Now at its flank, the ginger quickly picked himself up to his feet with a whirlwind of a kip up. The initial strike of his blade plunged the tip into the base of its spine before ripping upwards to the nape of its neck. The rapier continued to tear through the creature's tensed up muscles, blowing away chunks of its flesh with each strike. 

ID 179531 | BD 7(+6)(-1) | Over Radiation + Charge vs Diseased One 25
14 x 23(+5) = 392 

[0,0,0,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 62/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[1,0,0,0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 102/160 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[2,0,0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:82/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,1,0,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 128/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

23rd Diseased One | HP: 182/650 | DMG: 195  TOX.VEN 24 [2/2]
25rd Diseased One | HP: 258/650 | DMG: 195 (-392)
26rd Diseased One | HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195
27rd Diseased One | HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195

Edited December 4, 2020 by Jomei

[Lessa 1]

At the same time as her companions, Lessa felt the additional damage modified fall away. Like Jomei, she too felt a twinge of disappointment. "I liked the damage boost, too," she agreed, shifting her sword from one hand to the other as she prepared for her next attack. "I could get used to that." As she had opted for a tank build from the early stages, the woman had never focused too much on straight damage output. Not to mention the fact that she had fallen behind in her grinding, and had allowed the current Frontliners to pass her at blinding speeds. Those players could pack far more of a punch than she could, and likely without really trying. But if this is what it feels like to deal big damage, she thought to herself, maybe I'll have to look into getting some bigger hits in the future.

Still reflecting on boosts and builds, Lessa hefted Arcturus, slashed it deftly across the four nearest Diseased Ones.

Spoiler

[1,2,1,2] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 49/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[1,0,0,0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 102/160 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[2,0,0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:82/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,1,0,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 128/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

Lessa activates Calamity Disaster (x12).
EN: - 12 + - (4*2) =  -20 + 6 (REC) = -14

23rd Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195  TOX.VEN 24 [2/2] | ID: 179581 BD: 3 + 5 = 8 CD: 4 HIT. 22*12 = 264
25rd Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179582 BD: 9 CD: 10 CRIT. 23*12 = 276 (+3 EN)
26rd Diseased One | HP: 386/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179583 BD: 7 CD: 7 HIT. 22*12 = 264 (+3 EN)
27rd Diseased One | HP: 362/650 | DMG: 195 | ID: 179584 BD: 10 CD: 3 SUPER CRIT. 24*12 = 288

[28th and 29th Diseased Ones arrive.]

 

[ChaseR 0]

This was quite a change of pace. Instead of arguing with Freyd, they were both sucked up in their own little worlds, slashing at anything they could find and killing it dead to carve a path all the way to the center of Demon's End. Not something that changed Chase's want to be with him, of course, but it helped take away from the situation.

Taking the initiative to start dancing with the Diseased Ones, he groaned as his energy began to deplete at increasing paces. He was already more tired than any battle had gotten him and if anything, his movements were becoming just a big sluggish. The agility he was relying on to keep him safe failed him as he felt claws hacking at his back, getting hit by one of the attacks before turning on his heel and retaliating with the flat of his sword. For the first time, he didn't have to warn them about his sword either. Did it give out, or was this just an unlucky assault? Before he could even start getting mad at the damage he took, he felt a green light surround him before a jingle sounded, and his health was back up to full. "Don't let them come into contact with you, if possible. They're as dangerous as they are vile.", Miraak warned once more, to which Chase turned and although with an initially intense stare, he just nodded and turned back to them silently, pulling back to leave room for the rest of the group. At least Lessa wasn't the one to get hit, this time around.

Spoiler

ChaseR uses Calamity Disaster on the Diseased Ones! (BD: 6+6=10, 3+6=9, 3+6=9, 7+6=10)
23 * 12 = 276 [26]
23 * 12 = 276 [27]
23 * 12 = 276 [28]
23 * 12 = 276 [29]

The Diseased Ones attack ChaseR! (MD: 9, 1-5=1, 5-5=1, 8-5=3)
195 + 1 - 43 = 153 [26]
ATTACK MISSED [27]
ATTACK MISSED [28]
ATTACK MISSED [29]

Miraak heals ChaseR! (BD: 2, CD: 3)
ChaseR is healed for 200 HP!

[1,2,0,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 49/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2,2,2,2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 (-153, +200) | EN: 87/160 (+1, -16) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0,0,0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:82/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0,0,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 128/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

26th Diseased One | HP: 110/650 (-276) | DMG: 195
27th Diseased One | HP: 86/650 (-276) | DMG: 195
28th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 (-276) | DMG: 195
29th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 (-276) | DMG: 195

 

Edited December 9, 2020 by ChaseR

[Freyd 0]

"Ahead, on the right," Freyd called back to the rest of his group.  "There is a ruined chapel where we can rest, if we can make it."  The steeple could barely be made out through the pervasive fog that seemed to grow thicker and more oppressive the deeper they traveled into the fallen city.  Following behind ChaseR, he mowed down the first two mobs he encountered.  Moving to take on the others, an ominous crack sounded in the masonry at his side and the rubblestone wall gave way, raining down like a miniature avalanche over their improvised battlefield.

Forced to abort, Freyd rolled left, as a cloud of powdered limestone mortar bloomed all around them and chunks of stone the size of feet and fists sloughed and spilled onto the street.

"Damn," he cursed.  Not only had the other two zombies somehow avoid the collapse, but every single one of their companions within half a mile would have just heard the commotion.  "Quickly!  Get to shelter before more arrive!"

Spoiler

Freyd activates Charge

Calamity Disaster (x12 AoE, +4 hits): 16 EN – (Finesse 3, Turn Recovery) = 12 EN

ID #179879 | BD: 7+6-1=X (hit, Charge +5, Fallen +6).  Freyd deals (37*12=444) damage to 26th Diseased One. 
ID #179880 | BD: 10 (Crit +2, Charge +5, Holy +6).  Freyd deals (39*12=468) damage to 27th Diseased One. 
ID #179881 | BD: 1 (miss).  Freyd misses 28th Diseased One. 
ID #179882 | BD: 1 (miss).  Freyd misses 29th Diseased One.

[0,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 49/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2,2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 (-153, +200) | EN: 87/160 (+1, -16) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:70/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 128/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing| Clean -20% DoT

26th Diseased One | HP: 110/650  | DMG: 195 (110-444)
27th Diseased One | HP: 86/650  | DMG: 195 (86-468)
28th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 | DMG: 195
29th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 | DMG: 195

30th and 31st Diseased Ones arrive.

 

[Jomei 0]

Jomei swiftly grabbed the brim of his collar and pulled it in front of his face as part of the nearby building collapsed. Dust covered their position, while large rocks tumbled just past their feet. Looked like Freyd's choice of cover was more detrimental to their well being than the zombies themselves in its current state. The outlines of the diseased beings carried on through the twisted wreckage of the fallen church. Olive eyes tried to scan the area for any other viable places the group could bunker down to hold off the incoming horde, but the still settling dust made it difficult. Jomei also noticed that his companions seemed a bit more winded than he, most likely due to the area attacks the lot of them were able to perform. "You guys try and find some cover, I can keep them off your backs if need be. I've still got plenty of fight left in me." Circling around the group of zombies, Jomei picked one of the newer targets that hurried through the debris towards Lessa. Putting himself at the zombie's flank, Jomei charged forward, his rapier piercing the center of its back. Cardinal carried him through the motions of his Sword Art, carving deeper and deeper into the diseased one's back until the bones of the spine were visible. "Come on lads, you still haven't laid a scratch on me." Jomei taunted their enemies, hoping to catch their attention. 

ID 179898 | BD 3(+6)(-1) | Over Radiation | Charge (Bull Rush) | Diseased One 30

14 x 23(+5) = 392 

[0,0,0,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 49/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2,2,0,0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 (-153, +200) | EN: 87/160 (+1, -16) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0,0,0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:70/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0,1,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 120/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

28th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 | DMG: 195
29th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 | DMG: 195
30th Diseased One | HP: 258/650 | DMG: 195 (-392) [Stunned]
31st Diseased One | HP: 650/650 | DMG: 195

Edited December 9, 2020 by Jomei

[Lessa 1]

Pausing just long enough to squint through the curtain of fog, Lessa spotted the hulking ruin that Freyd spoke of. Hope it's not defiled, she thought to herself. I've had really bad luck with those in the past.

Beside her, her favorite Irishman taunted the Diseased Ones. Despite the bizarre situation they found themselves in, Lessa had to smile. "That makes one of us," she admitted, voice cheerful regardless of the statement itself. "I'm starting to flag a bit. I haven't really been paying attention to my energy, and honestly, I'm getting tired." Even as she spoke, she hefted Arcturus, then strung together another devestating AoE attack. Only one enemy burst into pixels, causing Lessa to give an explosive exhale. "Yup," she confirmed. "Tired."

Dragging her Claymore back up to rest on her shoulder, she shifted direction, jogging toward the chapel. "Thanks for watching my back," she called to her party mates. "Definitely could not do this without you guys."

Spoiler

[2,1,1,2] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 36/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2,2,0,0] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 (-153, +200) | EN: 87/160 (+1, -16) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0,0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0,0,0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:70/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0,1,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 120/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

Lessa activates Calamity Disaster (x12).
EN: - 12 + - (4*2) =  -20 + 6 (REC) = -14

28th Diseased One | HP: 98/650 | DMG: 195 | #180230 BD: 9 CD: 10 CRIT. 23*12= 276 (+3 EN)
29th Diseased One | HP: 110/650 | DMG: 195 | #180231 BD: 2(+5)= 7 CD: 5 HIT. 22*12=264
30th Diseased One | HP: DEAD/650 | DMG: 195 (-392) [Stunned] | #180233 BD: 4(+5)=9 CD: 2 22*12=264
31st Diseased One | HP: 362/650 | DMG: 195 | #180234 BD: 10 CD: 8 SUPER CRIT. 24*12 = 288 (+3 EN)

32nd Diseased One appears.

[ChaseR 0]

Although he didn't participate in the conversation taking place right behind him, he was quite well aware of everybody starting to grow tired. With his blade growing heavier as he ran towards the group, he gave his reply to Lessa. "Eyes. And you probably could. Something is off about this quest."

Interrupting his words was only his slash as well as the light that practically exploded from his blade, with two down and no more coming into sight- for now at least. Miraak healed him with another burst of green light from under the boy's feet, the two exchanging nodes before he backed off to let Freyd clean up the rest. "No way the quest would throw this many monsters at a single person. That's not how Aincrad is.", he finished and gave her a worried glance, letting his eyes scan her panting form before he huffed. "Rest up. You'll need your energy soon enough probably."

Spoiler

ChaseR uses Calamity Disaster! (BD: 6+6=10, 10, 3+6=9, 8+6=10)
23 * 12 = 276 [28]
(23 + 2 + 12) * 12 = 37 * 12 = 444 + PARALYZE [29]
23 * 12 = 276 [31]
23 * 12 = 276 [32]

31st and 32nd Diseased Ones attack ChaseR! (MD: 6-5=1, 1)
ATTACK MISSED [31]
ATTACK MISSED [32]

Miraak heals ChaseR! (BD: 2, CD: 3)
ChaseR is healed for 200 HP!

[2,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 36/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2,2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 72/160 (+1, -16) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0,0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:70/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 120/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

28th Diseased One | HP: 0/650 (-276) | DMG: 195
29th Diseased One | HP: 0/650 (-444) | DMG: 195 | PARALYZE
31st Diseased One | HP: 86/650 (-276) | DMG: 195 
32th Diseased One | HP: 374/650 (-276) | DMG: 195

 

Edited December 16, 2020 by ChaseR

[Freyd 0]

Bursting forth from beneath the shower of dust and rubble, Freyd took an upward swipe at the nearer zombie and smashed it hard enough for its fractals to shatter.  The last remaining target rounded on him just as Samael's Pride cleaved round with another pulse of holy light that split the mob in two and cleared their path.

"Now.  Quickly.  More will be on their way, and the respawn rate around here is... troublesome."

Dashing along the final stretch, Freyd was first to arrive at the ruined chapel.  The doors were closed, but opened easily at the slightest pressure from his hand.  They didn't squeak.  Someone must have taken care of this place, long ago, or else the rumors he had heard of players using it for respite were true.  Urging his companions inside, a survey of the central chamber confirmed that they were safe for the time being.  Dropping a heavy timber beam into place to secure the door, he performed a second and more detailed check.  It wouldn't do to be surprised in here while the doors were locking them in.

The chapel was small in size, with less than a dozen pews between them and the main altar, which has somehow survived the city's defilement.  The roof was also, somehow, still intact.  Signs of panicked flight were abundant, but there was no trace of any struggle.  This was a rare place, to have survived whatever calamity befell this floor.

"Looks like we'll be good for awhile, though I suggest we take turns keeping a watch.  I highly doubt that the walls and roof are immortal objects.  Let's also keep out lights muted.  We'll need to decide whether we're making a run for the central plaza or waiting out the night."  The Whisper's tone implied no preference.

Spoiler

Freyd activates Charge

Calamity Disaster (x12 AoE, +4 hits): 16 EN – (Finesse 3, Turn Recovery) = 12 EN

ID #180257 | BD: 5+6-1=10 (hit, Charge +5).  Freyd deals (31*12=372) damage to 31st Diseased One. 
ID #180258 | BD: 10 (Crit +2, Charge +5, Holy +6).  Freyd deals (39*12=468) damage to 32nd Diseased One. 

[2,0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 36/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2,2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 72/160  | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0,0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[1,2] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:58/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0,0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 120/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

31st Diseased One | HP: 0/650 | DMG: 195 (86-372)
32th Diseased One | HP: 0/650 | DMG: 195 (374-468)

 

[Jomei 0]

And with that, despite Jomei's belief that his companions were winded, it seemed they all had just enough fight left in them to take care of the remainder of the zombies. A small wave of embarrassment washed over Jomei, looked to the spots where the diseased ones once stood, now pixels evaporating as they hit the floor. There was no time for that, with the amount of monsters the group had just taken on, there was no telling whether or not more would be on their way soon enough. The chapel that Freyd had pointed out still stood mostly intact, and seemed to be their best bet to get some rest before the next leg of their journey. Taking one last gander at their surroundings while the others rushed to follow Freyd, Jomei followed soon after. 

A loose beam served as the only blockage between them and the outside world as it was placed before the door they came through. With the other buildings not being as sturdy, Jomei was unsure whether or not this chapel was the outlier or not.. for all they knew, it was ready to collapse in on them at any moment. Though, for the time being, it was a moment of respite and quiet. Finally returning his rapier to his hip, the ginger rejoined the group. "You guys rest and reclaim some energy. I'm still feeling fine, I can keep watch." Noticing a small window towards the top of the front steeple, Jomei pointed upwards towards it, "Keep an eye out from up there if you can." Jomei said to his owl companion, who swooped from his shoulder and perched on the upper window.

Relaxed: Out of Combat EN Regen 1/2

Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 121/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

Edited December 17, 2020 by Jomei

[Lessa 1]

Gulping in long breaths of the musty air, Lessa drifted a few paces off to hide just how worn she really was. How was it possible that her companions hardly seemed fazed, yet she felt she had just run a marathon? Were they truly so many levels ahead of her, or were they simply that much better at watching their energy levels? I've got a long ways to go before I reach the Frontlines, came a distant thought, even as she strode back toward the group.

"Good thinking with the beam," she commented, motioning toward their only defense. It was certainly better than nothing, even if she didn't expect it to hold against a zombie swarm. "I, uh, didn't bring anything to help with energy regen. My bad - it's been a while since I took any quests that required it. I'll be better prepared next time." Not that it actually mattered, and nothing she said would help them in the moment. But the urge to explain herself still weighed heavy.

Shifting now to face Jomei, she gave her ginger friend a warm smile. "I appreciate it," she admitted, and meant it. Tipping her head back to follow his owl's flight, Lessa let the smile go a bit sheepish at the edges. "I swear, I don't know when you got so much stronger than me. I guess it's like I've been standing still lately. But I'm definitely glad to have you along on this." As her gaze danced across the rest of the party, she added, "Same goes for all of you."

Finally, her blue eyes, clouded with exhaustion, settled on the priest. Even as she dropped into one of the rickety pews, leaned against it's well-worn back, she addressed Miraak. "Do you know anything about this church?"

Spoiler

Relaxed: Out of Combat EN Regen 1/2
Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 37/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%

 

[ChaseR 0]

As soon as the five entered, Chase moved further on inside than the rest. Freyd blocked the door and at last, they could all rest and take a few breaths before they had to be on the run again. They could always just use teleportation crystals to head right back to their home, but nobody seemed to have thought that up yet, right..? With Lessa thanking everyone, Chase just looked over his shoulder and gave a quiet nod, heading further inside nonchalantly with his sword by his side, sheathed once more.

And while Freyd rested alongside Lessa, Jomei kept watch and Miraak stayed with the other three. "... This church, you say? Well, it-". Silence. He stopped his speaking abruptly, with wide eyes as he pulled out a map and quietly looked at it, tracing their steps all the way to the center of the town. His body began to shake, and genuine terror appeared to have overtaken him. With that exchange ongoing, the bluehead looked about and huffed, one hand on his hip and the other on his sword's hilt, resting. "... There's this red thing on the ground, but nothing else seems off. Much space here, so that means...", he concluded his thoughts and moved to the circle's end opposite of the group, noticing Miraak look towards him. "Don't take another step towards the seal. Everyone, this is... I didn't notice any earlier but this presence. Be ready. I'll remove the seal and I can explain afterwards.".

Chase silently slid his weapon out of its sheathe, sighing and holding it to the side, ready to charge at whatever appeared atop the seal. He'd be surprised though, because as soon as the priest had approached it and began to cast the incantation, an explosion sent him flying right back to the bunch, barely not falling. The moment he lifted his head, he was cowering in fear of the monster that had revealed its face once more. "It can't be..! War is a dangerous opponent, please, take it out as quickly as you can!"

From everyone, the blueberry appeared to be the fastest as he bolted right towards the horned giant that appeared, holding his two-handed sword all the same as Chase used to. He thought he could read his moves with ease. And charging right in, he slashed as powerfully as he could, grinning at the amount of damage he dealt. This would be a piece of cake. And then came a wide slash from War that he easily dodged- it wasn't so easy for the rest to dodge though, was it? It kept going and going, ultimately turning around to strike the other four. Thankfully it missed, but as quickly as he could, Chase had run right over the seal back to them to stand in front and hold his blade out, breaking into a cold sweat. "... Can nothing in this damn place simmer down and hit me for once?!". He was just glad his party was unharmed, for now. "If you need energy, you can rest. Freyd, go get it.", he said, mostly for Lessa. He wasn't sure where Jomei was sitting in terms of stamina, so he made no further comments.

Spoiler

LD: 6-10, War has been found!

ChaseR charges with Galaxy Destroyer! (BD: 5-2+6=9)
(23 + 5) * 13 - 75 = 28 * 13 - 75 = 364 - 75 = 289

War attacks with Cleave!
ATTACK MISSED! [ChaseR (MD: 5+3-5=2)]
ATTACK MISSED! [Lessa (MD: 5-1=4)]
ATTACK MISSED! [Freyd (MD: 5-4=1)]
ATTACK MISSED! (Miraak (MD: 5-2=3)]
ATTACK MISSED! (Jomei (MD: 5-5=1)]

Miraak attacks! (BD: 3, CD: 8)
Miraak heals Lessa for 200 HP!

[0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 37/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 64/160 (+1, -9) | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[0] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:58/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 121/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

War: HP: 1711/2000 (-289) | DMG: 300 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 1

War (Passive) -  On a CD:10-12, Receives another Attack. Can only activate once per turn. This CD is determined on his first attack's roll. 
Corruption (Passive) - Will always deal at least 100 DMG after MIT. 
Cleave(Passive) - Hits main target for normal damage and every other player and Miraak for half of that damage. Attacks not against main target don't receive additional ACC. Each part of Cleave uses the same MD determined from main attack.
Devils Smite - Will deal an extra 100 DMG on MD:9-10. 

 

Edited December 19, 2020 by ChaseR

[Freyd 0]

"What the..."  

Red eyes scanned ChaseR's reaction, the floor, then the priest's agitation as he approached the seal.  Explosive forces ripped through the rooms, tossing around furniture and players alike.  In the blast's wake, a dark and mighty figure straddled the broken floor markings, its armored form seeming to be indistinguishable from whatever creature might once have worn it.  They were one and the same, now, fused together in purpose and doom.  War, the priest called it.  Freyd's grip tightened around the hilt of his weapon.  Charged with darkness and light, it struggled endlessly for elusive equilibrium that it was never meant to have, just as he'd warred within himself for so long.  This didn't feel like a terrible foe, but a kindred spirit.  Their conflict was as inevitable as it was natural.  A voice beside him shook him out of his daydream.

"Freyd, go get it."  Look at that!  Something they agreed on!

Hooking his foot under a broken pew, he pivoted and tossed it at the boss who swung a steely arm to swat it away, only to reveal a fervent Whisper barreling down on him right behind it.  Samael's Pride bit deep into the thing's armor, leaving a vicious gash through the side War's breastplate, under the arm it had raised to block the broken bench.

'War is his own enemy,' Freyd thought.  'Strategy can defeat chaos.  Hence why Athena kicked Aries' ass at every turn.'

"Lessa, hit him with Tempest.  It'll save you energy and give us an opening to take him down!"

Spoiler

Freyd activates Charge

Galaxy Destroyer (x13): 13 EN - (Rested 1/2, Finesse 3) = 9 EN

ID #180287 | BD: 8+6-1-1=12 (hit, Charge +5, Fallen +6).  Freyd deals (13*37=481-75=406) damage to War.

[0] Lessa | HP:1405/1405 | EN: 37/118 | DMG:22 | MIT:171 | EVA:1 | ACC:5 | THRNS:54 | H.M.:1 | REC:1 | BH:38 | DoT -25%
[2] ChaseR: HP: 1630/1630 | EN: 64/160 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 88 | ACC: 6 | EVA: 5 | HOLY: 12 | PARA: 9-10 | BH: 81 | V.(DEF): 81 | HBS: 16 | LD: 5 | ANTIDOTE [3/3]
[0] Miraak: HP: 800/800 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2
[1] Freyd, The Whisper in Shadows | HP:1730/1730 | EN:49/173 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:173 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:5 | BH:86 | Tox.Ven 24 for 2t
[0] Jomei: 1570/1570 HP | 121/167 EN | 23 DMG | 36 BNR | 36 BLT | 6 ACC | 5 EVA | 43 MIT | HB 16 Healing | 79 B. Healing | Clean -20% DoT

War: HP: 1305/2000 | DMG: 300 | MIT: 75 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 1 (1711-406)

War (Passive) -  On a CD:10-12, Receives another Attack. Can only activate once per turn. This CD is determined on his first attack's roll. 
Corruption (Passive) - Will always deal at least 100 DMG after MIT. 
Cleave(Passive) - Hits main target for normal damage and every other player and Miraak for half of that damage. Attacks not against main target don't receive additional ACC. Each part of Cleave uses the same MD determined from main attack.
Devils Smite - Will deal an extra 100 DMG on MD:9-10.