Setsuna 0 Posted February 7, 2021 #1 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Staring out at the lake, a mid afternoon sun held overhead in a burning ball of fire that kept its amber glow over the birth of the floor. A soft breeze carries her back, making her silver hair twist softly on it. She contemplated throwing a line in, a single NPC at her side fiddling with it. Setsuna asks him for a line, and without warning, a new quest is added to the side of her screen. It seemed that no matter what a player did a quest was surely attached to the phrase. With a soft sigh and a look to her screen, she'd beckon the guild for aid. Setsuna simply wanted to relax, to reflect on the mirror like water and learn but instead thrust into her lap was another task that would clutter her thoughts. Preparing herself for the journey ahead, reading back the description forced upon her on a whim. She'd end it as quickly as possible. Lemon Berry Palmiers (+3 Loot Dice) feasted (175447-3, 175856) [0/4] Setsuna Consumes: Lemon Berry Palmier Feast (+3 Loot Dice), Titan's Strength (+3 DMG), Well Done Steak Feast {Below}{Filled}, Poached Egg (+2 Accuracy) Well Done Steak Feast [2/4] Lemon Berry Palmier Feast [1/4] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:82/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 Spoiler Setsuna, Firm Anima Assassin Level: 41 HP: 820/820 EN: 82/82 Stats: Damage: 22 Evasion: 3 Accuracy: 5 LD:3 Equipped Gear: Weapon: Shiva's Embrace - Ancestry T2/Perfect/Katana [Damage 3] Armor: Cold Fabric Kunoichi Wear T1/Perfect/L.A [+3 Evasion] Misc: Kunoichi Wrapping's T1/Perfect/Trinket [+3 Accuracy] Skills: One-Handed Curved Sword [Rank 1] Katana [Rank 5] Hiding [Rank 4]+1 Light Armor [Rank 3] Extra Skills: Disguise Mods: Finesse Rank 3 Ferocity Athletics Battle Ready Inventory: Teleport Crystal*1 Vocal Augmentation - Resonation [T1/Perfect/Support/Instant] +60 HP*2 Bird Seed (T2/Rare/Snack) Vitality 2*1 Housing Buffs: Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down) Hard Working: +2 EXP per crafting attempt and +1 crafting attempt per day Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. Item Stash: +1 Battle Ready Inventory Slot Tasty: Turn 2 identical food items into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Skylight (Hiding): +1 Rank to the Hiding skill. Advanced Training: +2 SP to a thread. Limit one use per month [1/1] Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll Decor [Potted Tanabata]: This buff affects the player and their choice of up to two party members. Guild Hall Buffs: Lucrative: Reduce LD needed for Salvage by 5 (10+ for Alchemist crystals, 6+ for everything else). +2 EXP per craft. Rank 9 crafters receive +1 crafting attempt per day. Rank 10 crafters receive +2 crafting attempts per day. Col Deposit: +5% bonus col from last-hit monster kills and +10% bonus col from treasure chests. Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius 0 Posted February 7, 2021 #2 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Working away putting things to shelving in the guild vault, another haul of consumables for those that would need them. A small gesture that he did on the regular, now becoming more and more appreciative of what it meant. A notification, a new message bumps away in the guild chat. From Setsuna, Gaius hastily types out a response to the girl. Claiming two portions of what was just placed to the shelving, to save the trip home to whip up a couple more. Freya was hard at work, leaving her to her affairs was ideal. She was off working with Freyd, and as much as it bothered him. She needed that time to reflect. So he'd go on this one without her, trying to shake this uncomfortable unsettling he had with Setsuna. The girl was terrifying, despite her age she was quite the little reaper. Toward the docks, following the directions given, he'd be there momentarily. Gaius Consumes: Lemon Berry Palmier Feast {Above}(+3 Loot Dice), Titan's Strength (+3 DMG), Well Done Steak Feast {Filled} (+3 DMG, -30 Mitigation) Well Done Steak Feast [1/4] Lemon Berry Palmier Feast [2/4] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:102/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 Spoiler Gaius, Descending Gale Level: 46 HP: 950/950 EN: 102/102 Stats: Damage: 22 Mitigation: 13 Accuracy: 1 H.M.:4 REC:2 LD:3 Equipped Gear: Weapon: Dragoon's Journey [2HAS] (T2/Perfect) Damage 2, Bleed 1 Armor: Dragoon's Plate MK. II [Heavy] (T2/Perfect) Mitigation 1, Heavy Momentum 2 Misc: Assault Division Bracelet: [Trinket] (T1/Perfect) Accuracy 1, Recovery 2 Skills: Two Handed Assault Spear [Rank 5] Heavy Armor [Rank 4] Charge [Rank 1] Energist [Obtained] Energize [Obtained] Extra Skills: Disguise Familiar Fighter R1 Mods: Finesse Rank 3 Ferocity Athletics Stamina Hyperactive Battle Ready Inventory: Teleport Crystal*1 Vocal Augmentation - Resonation [T1/Perfect/Support/Instant] +60 HP*2 Bird Seed (T2/Rare/Snack) Vitality 2*1 Boar Hide Belt [Trinket] (T1/Perfect) [+3 Loot Dice] Housing Buffs: Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down) Hard Working: +2 EXP per crafting attempt and +1 crafting attempt per day Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. Item Stash: +1 Battle Ready Inventory Slot Delicious: Turn 3 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Feast. A Feast contains 6 portions of the food items sacrificed. Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Col Stash: +5% bonus col from monster kills and treasure chests Advanced Training: +2 SP to a thread. Limit one use per month [0/1] Guild Hall Buffs: Lucrative: Reduce LD needed for Salvage by 5 (10+ for Alchemist crystals, 6+ for everything else). +2 EXP per craft. Rank 9 crafters receive +1 crafting attempt per day. Rank 10 crafters receive +2 crafting attempts per day. Col Deposit: +5% bonus col from last-hit monster kills and +10% bonus col from treasure chests. Link to post Share on other sites
Griswold 0 Posted February 7, 2021 #3 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 A routine trip up mount stygian, hammering away in excess to the necessary task of gaining extra ore. He was running low on alloy doing his best to keep well-stocked, orders kept flooding in and to this, he felt mixed. There was an honor in seeing others using his equipment to defend themselves, to set things straight. But on the inverse he had quite the chores to do on the regular, keeping everything moving fluidly in the guild with each forged. They were a hot product, which made the metals equally as hot. A blip of his chatbox, a message from little Setsuna who hardly asked for anything. A twist to glance at it, no message given, and a few minutes down the mountain into the primary settlement. He had a few, and the rest could wait. If worse came to worse, he could always ask Simmone to bolster his quantities if need be. But that was a task in itself. Griswold Consumes: Lemon Berry Palmier Feast (+3 Loot Dice), Titan's Strength (+3 DMG) Well Done Steak Feast [3/4] Lemon Berry Palmier Feast [3/4] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:80/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Spoiler Griswold, Fist of Anvil Level: 40 HP: 830/830 EN: 80/80 Stats: Damage: 12 Mitigation: 84 Accuracy: 2 THRNS:36 REC:2 TAUNT LD:3 Equipped Gear: Weapon: Fist of Gaia - Incline [T1/Perfect/Warhammer] Taunt, Accuracy 2 Armor: Forgemaster's Rattlecage - Juggernaut [T2/Perfect/Heavy Armor] (Mitigation 3 [+54 Mitigation]) Misc: Titanic Wall - Foundation [T2/Perfect/Shield] Thorns 2 (36), REC 1 Skills: One Handed Warhammer [Rank 1] Block [Rank 3] Heavy Armor [Rank 3] Howl [Obtained] Charge [Rank 4] Extra Skills: Concentration Familiar Fighter R3 Survival Mods: Mark Shield Bash Athletics (Heavy) Battle Ready Inventory: Teleport Crystal*1 Reinforced Chisel Head [Tierless/Perfect/Trinket] (+3 Loot Dice) Housing Buffs: Well Rested: -1 energy cost for the first three expenditures of each combat Squeaky Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 25% (rounded down) Hard Working: +2 EXP per crafting attempt and +1 crafting attempt per day Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. Item Stash: +1 Battle Ready Inventory Slot Delicious: Turn 3 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Feast. A Feast contains 6 portions of the food items sacrificed. Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Skylight (Extended Mod Limit): +1 Rank to the Extended Mod Limit skill. Advanced Training: +2 SP to a thread. Limit one use per month [0/1] Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll Decor [Potted Tanabata]: This buff affects the player and their choice of up to two party members. Guild Hall Buffs: Lucrative: Reduce LD needed for Salvage by 5 (10+ for Alchemist crystals, 6+ for everything else). +2 EXP per craft. Rank 9 crafters receive +1 crafting attempt per day. Rank 10 crafters receive +2 crafting attempts per day. Col Deposit: +5% bonus col from last-hit monster kills and +10% bonus col from treasure chests. Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 0 Posted February 7, 2021 #4 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Doing a few dishes from the previous night, Kat and her were on their way with a long road ahead of them. A chime of her HUD... Sam had spent so much time off, trying to get over that night. She gives a sigh as she stares at the message sent by Setsuna. Think for a moment she decides that today was the day that she was going to come out of the bubble she created. She didn't want to be the same way she was back home, in her room all the time talking to no one. She gives another sigh hoping that Freya wasn't going to be there today because that would just be rough and a conversation that she didn't want to have... Yet... "Curbie, I am heading out for a while. You coming?" Curbie runs out of the room with Sams Battle Axe in hand trying to hand it to her. Taking it, Curbie runs back into the room and never came back out so she takes it as a no. Heading to the location that Setsuna puts forward, she trails off to meet the group. Sam Consumes: Lemon Berry Palmier Feast {Above}(+3 Loot Dice), Titan's Strength (+3 DMG), Well Done Steak Feast {Filled} (+3 DMG, -30 Mitigation), Poached Egg (+2 Accuracy) Well Done Steak Feast [4/4] Lemon Berry Palmier Feast [4/4] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:74/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 Spoiler Sam Level: 37 HP: 760/760 EN: 74/74 Stats: Damage: 22 Accuracy: 3 BLD:24 LD:6 REC:2 Equipped Gear: Weapon: Serrated Guillotine - Bloodlust {T2}: Bleed 1, Damage 2 Armor: Assault Division Bracelet: Rec 2, Acc 1 Misc: Silver Band - Farore's Wind +3 LD Skills: Two-Handed Battle Ax [Rank 5] Fishing [Obtained] Light Armor [Rank 3] Hiding [Rank 2] Extra Skills: Concentration Familiar Mastery: Fighter R1 Mods: Finesse Rank 3 Ferocity Athletics Battle Ready Inventory: Sapphire Ring - Nayru: Prosperity 3 Fire Brand - Din: Accuracy 3 Teleport Crystal*1 Housing Buffs: Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. Angler: +1 material gained when fishing Edited February 8, 2021 by Sam Link to post Share on other sites
Setsuna 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Author #5 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Mountain Climb [1/3] As soon as Gaius arrives, showing more in the distance. Setsuna offers the man an invite with a slight reluctance, remembering how much of an issue he had with any form of tactic. But it was his change of heart in Val Halla that spoke to alter that. Targeting the others from the distance and doing the same, she began to beat a path up the mountain. In seek of this red salamander that held upon its face, she could see it from where she stood. A sudden vault and a push of white aura, she displaces in an instant wanting to complete this sooner then later. Setsuna hopes that the rest would not lag too awful far behind, not wanting to burn way too much of what little time she had to herself. Through the spires of wood, she lunges from placement to placement in quick bursts at breakneck pace. Edited February 8, 2021 by Setsuna Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #6 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Mountain Climb [2/3] Accepting the invite shortly before Setsuna just fuckin' disappears, typical for her type to do such a thing. Whatever it was he eyeballs his map and notices the breadcrumb trail that lead toward the mountain. He looks back to the other two and offers a shrug. "Guess its this way." The dragoon offers and begins to try and follow behind Setsuna. The rocks begin to become an incline, making the muscles in his leg burn albeit slightly. Whoever put the first objective on the side of a mountain was a bit of a jerk, wondering what the hell they'd be facing on its surface. His mind wanders to the thought of the whole damn mountain forming a huge face and punching them off, hell that be a riot fighting a giant golem like that. Oh Gaius, foreshadowing is a fickle bitch isn't it. That would come later you crazy cat. Link to post Share on other sites
Griswold 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #7 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Mountain Climb Complete! A glance to Sam as Gaius heads up the mountain in tow behind Setsuna. "So girl how is that axe treating you? Haven't heard from you in a bit." Griswold asks of the rather tall but skinny girl, unsure what she'd been doing in her absence. Surely the girl was doing something to get herself along as they all had, and he was curious what it entailed. That question was veiled and precise showing a pearl of wisdom that came with age, like a bottle of wine or mead. The forge master was on edge, ready and willing to begin firing on all cylinders at the drop of a hat. He had not the technical know-how to open his menu and decipher exactly what this quest was all about. Griswold would leave all that crap to the youngin's who could operate such menus, nope he would just hit things that growled at the party. Seemed easier that way. Edited February 8, 2021 by Griswold Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #8 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Following the others up the mountain excepting the request, as Griswold seemed interested in where she had been. At first, she had not a clue what to say... She had been crying herself to sleep every night for the last few months because of one of his twins, that she found a wife and was getting married... Nothing she could say to the man would be fitting enough for a reason why she had been purposely pushing everyone away... She was here though to get better. With those thoughts, she says "Your masterpiece has been treating me well." Without actually looking at the man she says "I have been making myself busy, sorry I've been AWOL for so long..." Getting to the top of the mountain she glances around to try to find the thing that the quest requested. "Hey guys it's over here," Sam calls out to the group as she starts walking slowly to catch the thing but the moment it sees Sam it starts running. ID#:182256 LD:14+6=20, Found the Red Salamander Edited February 8, 2021 by Sam Link to post Share on other sites
Setsuna 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Author #9 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Without warning Setsuna drops where Sam points out, causing the tiny noodle to rush away in an instant. Setsuna tsks in disapproval as it scampers away, sliding up a stone and sticking out an itty bitty tongue at her almost as if it was taunting the girl. A sudden shift and billow of white mist cause her to vanish. She'd exploit a new opportunity, for although small this thing was still prey and would be treated no differently. Lurking in the shadows, eying it as she crept closer to the thing. It seemed unaware, but there was some distance to cover. The girl would take it slow, waiting for the opportune moment to pounce. Within moments the stone explodes, no warning given it seems another member of the party had a different idea. A glance toward the weapons origin finds Gaius, with an outstretched hand and a grin on his face. ID# 182257 results: Craft: 5, Failure [1/5] Edited February 8, 2021 by Setsuna Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #10 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Watching the bait rush away from Setsuna rather quickly, Gaius deduces that this must be the quest objective. An idea pops in his head as he watches it take perch upon a single stone and be wholeheartedly focused on the girl. He knew he couldn't sneak up on it, he may be able to outpace it. But there was another method, and as he manifests his polearm he knew which course he would take. Like enemies that had taken such a blow, he knew the thing flew much faster. A lift above his right shoulder and a lancing heave cast a green line right on target. A pulse of energy in a backlash to the force, the stone explodes tossing a small flailing salamander through the air. A quick leap Gaius grabs the little bastard. "Got it, let's get this shit rolling." he speaks out holding the little thing as it wiggled. ID# 182258 results: Battle: 9 (GOTCHA), Craft: 6, Success! Edited February 8, 2021 by Gaius Link to post Share on other sites
Griswold 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #11 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Ripping the tiny thing out of Gaius's hand he begins to take point, back toward the lake. The quest objective on the side of his screen changes, and he looks to the NPC still sitting there fishing. Presenting the worming bait to the guy, Griswold is given a pole instead of completion. "So I am supposed to fish with it?" Griswold asks as his eyes shift to the remainder of the party. He wasn't exactly the fishing type, recalling fourth lessons. Tying carefully the string around the wiggling thing "Sorry little guy." creating a tiny harness of fishing line. A rip back and a heave of the line with a tremendous amount of power the reel screams. Immediately as the salamander hits the water it vanishes. Griswold is tugged forward and is almost dragged from the dock. A bulge of the veins in his arm as he shifts and rips clean a massive fish. ID# 182261 results: Loot: 16+3=19, Success (King of Lakes Caught) Edited February 8, 2021 by Griswold Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #12 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Seeing the very large creature nearly pull Griswold off the dock she pulls her Battle Axe and waits. Her focus was clear as the large ugly fish lands on the grounds in front of them. Glowing purple she concentration skill was activated. She darts herself to the creature's side and lays a strike into its back as her art activates. Carving deep into its back she hears the thing scream out in pain. Turning to Sam as she removes the Axe from its spine and jumps back. It was staring right at her now. She glares back at it just waiting for its next move. She tries her best to keep her focus in this battle but she just had too much on her mind. Freya, Kat, the wedding, it really takes a toll on Sam's focus. She jumps back as the creature yells in her face soaking her with saliva. "Gross..." Sam manages to say before taking a few more steps back Using Concentration, Explode Catapult -13 EN [14-3 (Finesse) + 2 (Hits 1)], Concentration CD [0/3] ID# 182264 results: Battle: 6+4=10, Hits! vs King of Lakes Dealing 22*14=308-20=288 DMG Players: [H: 1] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:61/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 [H: 0] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:82/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 [H: 0] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:102/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 [H: 0] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:80/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Mobs: King of Lakes | HP:912/1200 | DMG:125 | MIT:20 Body Slam: MD: 9 - 120 AoE DMG Dive: MD: 10 - 150 Unmitigated DMG, CC next Post Action Edited February 8, 2021 by Sam Link to post Share on other sites
Setsuna 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Author #13 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Still holding fast against the party, a bit filled with ire that Gaius's method had worked as well as it had. A draw of her steel in tandem with Sam as the girl started her swing. A vorpal slice to a metallic ring of her saya as it replaced out of view, the actual edge of the weapon only visible for a brief instant. A cyan blue line in a diagonal after image. It quickly shifts from a line to a gaping wound, causing the boss's HP to take a dive. Setsuna springs with a twist of her frame, entering stealth and dropping off the radar. Such was her method, to keep outside of the scope of combat but for only a second. Else she sized up her opponent from the shadows and the white fog she produced. The creature in the mist, waiting for an exposed throat at wish to bite. San Ge [x15], -12 EN (15 - [Finesse 3]) ID# 182266 results: Battle: 2+5=7, Hit vs. King of Lakes dealing 22x15=330-20=310 DMG Players: [H: 1] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:61/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 [H: 1] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:70/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 [H: 0] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:102/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 [H: 0] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:80/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Mobs: King of Lakes | HP:602/1200 | DMG:125 | MIT:20 Body Slam: MD: 9 - 120 AoE DMG Dive: MD: 10 - 150 Unmitigated DMG, CC next Post Action Edited February 8, 2021 by Setsuna Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #14 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) A leap airborne as the real target had become known, Gaius would start to charge his attack. Without warning, however, the weapon quickly swells with a magnificent power in a quick couple of pulses that causes the light to increase. It was strangely expedited and the smile on Gaius's face would easily project his feelings regarding it. A drive of his glaive from above with enough force to rattle the floor where all the players stood. A cloud of dust and grass explodes from the point of impact, concealing both he and the enemy within its confines. The weapon passes through clean, poking out the bottom of the beast as he digs completely through it. "Yeah buddy feels good don't it!" The dragoon barks as his armor begin to form around his torso. He was enjoying this, and the polearms quick charge was as welcome as it was random. Nice. Dimension Stampede [x15], -14 EN (17 - [Finesse 3]), Charge Activated (-1 Accuracy, +1 DMG) ID# 182268 results: Battle: 10, Major Critical [+2 DMG] vs. King of Lakes dealing 25x15=375-20=355 DMG Players: [H: 1] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:61/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 [H: 1] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:70/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 [H: 2] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:88/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 [H: 0] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:80/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Mobs: King of Lakes | HP:247/1200 | DMG:125 | MIT:20 Body Slam: MD: 9 - 120 AoE DMG Dive: MD: 10 - 150 Unmitigated DMG, CC next Post Action Edited February 8, 2021 by Gaius Link to post Share on other sites
Griswold 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #15 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Griswold dumps the rod, letting it clatter to the dock beneath his feet. As a storm of lights cascade against the boss, Gaius being the final to drop a powerful blow from above Griswold knew that it was about to act. He'd have to draw its attention, and as he began to close the gap with a stampede. A trail of fire begins to burn away behind him as his shield and armor began to kindle. Holding close that wall of fire, placing the back of it against his left shoulder Griswold connects with enough force to rattle its brains. It jerks and shutters being blasted with enough power from the huge smith. It is toppled, dazed and prone. The thing could see little birds, left on its last legs this crap was already almost over. This was Firm Anima, a complete decimation of what things could muster against them. Shield Bash [x10], -10 EN, Charge Activated (-1 Accuracy, +4 DMG), Concentration Activated (+1 Accuracy), Shield Bash CD [0/2], Concentration CD [0/3] ID# 182270 results: Battle: 9, Minor Critical [+1 DMG] vs. King of Lakes dealing 16x10=160-20=140+36=176 DMG and applying [Stunned!] King of Lakes is [Stunned!] Players: [H: 1] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:61/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 [H: 1] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:70/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 [H: 2] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:88/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 [H: 3] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:70/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Mobs: King of Lakes | HP:71/1200 | DMG:125 | MIT:20 Body Slam: MD: 9 - 120 AoE DMG Dive: MD: 10 - 150 Unmitigated DMG, CC next Post Action Edited February 8, 2021 by Griswold Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #16 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Concentration CD [1/3] It seemed that Sam was less ready than she had thought. The lights flashed around her from all the other members. It was laying there completely knocked out struggling to get up from all the damage dealt in mere seconds of its arrival. Her mind flashes back to the Freya and those eyes...She couldn't get over it. That was by far the most terrifying day of her life. Her weapon glows slightly then just fades. "Dam it," she says quietly stepping a few more steps back as they all lay into him. She had to talk to Freya... She really didn't want to but it's what haunted her at night when no one else was around. It's what made her lose her will to fight... She had to do something because even though it had been months since this happened she couldn't get past it... Right now she was useless in battle because no matter how hard she tried, it was all she thought about... She steps back a bit further and lets her Battle Axe head fall to the ground as she holds the hilt lightly. Using Explode Catapult -13 EN [14-3 (Finesse) + 2 (Hits 1)] -2 EN ID# 182271 results: Battle: 2+3=5, Miss! vs King of Lakes, Craft: 10 (Recovery Proc +2 EN) Players: [H: 1] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:62/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 [H: 1] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:70/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 [H: 2] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:88/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 [H: 3] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:70/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Mobs: King of Lakes | HP:71/1200 | DMG:125 | MIT:20 Body Slam: MD: 9 - 120 AoE DMG Dive: MD: 10 - 150 Unmitigated DMG, CC next Post Action Edited February 8, 2021 by Sam Link to post Share on other sites
Setsuna 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Author #17 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) One more tear of her blade against the dormant creature, causes it to fall to pieces. It bisects, falling to two halves before detonating into the ether. The prompt on the side of her screen vanishes as the NPC from the dock rushes to claim what was left. A portion of each hand-delivered to each player in an instant as he eagerly lapped up what remained. It was clear he had some motive for the rest of the King's carcass. Setsuna eyes the small box handed to her, confused at the contents and if it would be relevant before a lift of them causes it to disappear into her inventory. With the quest complete, Setsuna moves back to the dock and reaches down for the pole that Griswold had since discarded. A single shift of her body casts the line into the pool of softly swaying water. Now she'd try what she intended in the first place. San Ge [x15], -12 EN (15 - [Finesse 3]) ID# 182272 results: Battle: 5+5=10, Hit vs. King of Lakes dealing 22x15=330-20=310 DMG Players: [H: 1] Sam | HP:760/760 | EN:62/74 | DMG:22 | ACC:3 | BLD:24 | LD:6 | REC:2 [H: 2] Setsuna | HP:820/820 | EN:59/82 | DMG:22 | EVA:3 | ACC:5 | LD:3 [H: 2] Gaius | HP:950/950 | EN:88/102 | DMG:22 | MIT:13 | ACC:1 | H.M.:4 | REC:2 | LD:3 [H: 3] Griswold | HP:830/830 | EN:70/80 | DMG:12 | MIT:84 | ACC:2 | THRNS:36 | REC:2 | TAUNT | LD:3 Mobs: King of Lakes | HP:71/1200 | DMG:125 | MIT:20 Body Slam: MD: 9 - 120 AoE DMG Dive: MD: 10 - 150 Unmitigated DMG, CC next Post Action Edited February 8, 2021 by Setsuna Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #18 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Gaius drops once the king expires, Setsuna doing her thing, and Sam... Well being Sam. The girl had a habit of choking at the last possible moment, so why would now be any different. Gaius offers out a left hand as the NPC rockets to shove something into his hand. "Is it food?" Gaius asks the dude to which he nods without a word spoken, strangely not the talkative sort. "Nice, saving this for later then." Noticing the level restriction on it would disable him from digging in now. Hopefully, the crap wouldn't expire or something by then. "Guess that's it then." Gaius remarks looking to Setsuna as she leaves toward the dock, taking a glance at Sam. "Eh, don't let that shit get you down. Just push through it and keep trying. If it don't work the first time, just hit it harder next time." The dragoon offers a wave with his right, still cradling the tiny white package in his left as he heads back for the guild hall. Edited February 8, 2021 by Gaius Link to post Share on other sites
Griswold 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #19 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) A roll of his shoulder and a remove of his helmet to let the breeze play against his brow. He was comfortable in the heat but that didn't mean that a soft wind didn't feel nice to the skin. Gaius began to speak to Sam, and Griswold damn near dropped jaw. When did the guy ever encourage anyone? He usually just had a habit of laughing at their expense. A right hand placed to his face, rubbing a bead of sweat away with his index. "He's right, being afraid of failure shouldn't discourage you from taking action. We all make mistakes, we all have things we are afraid of. It's how you handle those mistakes that make a difference." His eyes shift to the lake, Setsuna actually fishing was an odd sight to see. She looked almost at peace there, with her feet dangling from the dock. "Put my masterpiece to work, and keep on powering through." Griswold chuckled and tapped her shoulder with a meaty hand before retreating toward coral. Edited February 8, 2021 by Griswold Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 0 Posted February 8, 2021 #20 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) They didn't understand but how could they. Sam didn't mention anything that gave them a clue of what she was going through so they just both assumed that it was something it really wasn't. Sam had gotten over the missing thing long ago and she knew that shit happened but she would always look up from that and do better, try harder. This was something that she had to deal with. It was bothering her too much and she knew if she didn't deal with it then she wouldn't ever be able to work with the guild in the same way. Taking a deep breath she glances at Gaius as he walks off to god knows where and Griswold who was trying to help with a different context. "I appreciate the input but with all due respect, this is not what it's about. It's about Fr..." she begins to say but then thought back that she promised to not say anything about that night. "Nevermind, I'll deal with it..." she says as she starts walking off back to her house. Opening her HUD now she sends a message: To: Freya From: Sam We need to talk, please meet me at the guildhall... Sending the message as her HUD chimes she begins making her way to the guildhall. She was terrified but she knew if it wasn't dealt with, things wouldn't go back to normal. Realizing now what Griswold said We all make mistakes, we all have things we are afraid of. It's how you handle those mistakes that make a difference. Did Freya make a mistake... Quest Complete: Setsuna: 5 SP (1 Thread Length, 1 Event Bonus, 3 Quest Completion) Filet of King: T3 Perfect Meal +135 OH on Maximum Health for 1 Thread Length Gaius: 5 SP (1 Thread Length, 1 Event Bonus, 3 Quest Completion) Filet of King: T3 Perfect Meal +135 OH on Maximum Health for 1 Thread Length Griswold: 5 SP (1 Thread Length, 1 Event Bonus, 3 Quest Completion) Filet of King: T3 Perfect Meal +135 OH on Maximum Health for 1 Thread Length Sam: 5 SP (1 Thread Length, 1 Event Bonus, 3 Quest Completion) Filet of King: T3 Perfect Meal +135 OH on Maximum Health for 1 Thread Length Simmone (Guild Treasury): 400*Col for Thread Length Edited February 8, 2021 by Sam Link to post Share on other sites
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