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A sense of nervousness could be felt in Val’s chest as he squatted peering out from one of the sparse foliage on the ground. Back when Valentine was a spearman he accepted a quest to take down a creature on the floor. It was a quest he forgot about as he figured he would take it on when Grimm returned. He accepted a quest to heal some NPC’s nearby not expecting to have a run in with the creature. The sun was overhead and he was aware the boss would be strong. He could only send out an SOS to his guild.

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TO: Firm Anima Members

I managed to get myself in a snafu on Floor 19. I am trying to hide from a boss. It is big and really powerful. I need someone with major firepower to take it down or I am not getting out of here alive. My location is [XXX,YYY]. Please help!!!

From: Valentine

 

Valentine sent the message and hoped help would arrive before he became a goner. If he got noticed he doubted he could hold it off till help arrived. It was times like this he missed his spear dearly. What was worse was that his skills did not really help at healing himself. He only had a few pots to help him with that if he engaged in battle.
 

 

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Name: Valentine
Level: 32
HP: 640/640
EN: 64/64

Stats:
Damage: 8
Mitigation: 5
Evasion: 2
ACC: 2
REC: 2

Equipped Gear:
Weapon: Fury of Sekhmet (Tier 2/Perfect/Curved Weapon)[DMG 3]
Armor: Blood of Sekhmet (Tier 2/Perfect/Light Armor)[EVA 2][REC 1]
Trinket: Smile of Sekhmet (Tier 2/Perfect/Jewelry)[ACC 2][REC 1]

Skills:
Curved Sword [Rank 1]
Light Armor [Rank 1]
First Aid [Rank 5]
Energize
Fishing

Extra Skills:
Familiar Mastery: Healer [Rank 1]
Meditation 
Concentration

Mods:
Hyperactive

Battle Ready Inventory:
x2 It's Brittany Witch | Rare Masterpiece (Instant) | HP Recovery 2 | #187091 and #187095 ]
Debuff Crystal | Rare  | Hypnosis 2 | #186548 ]
Debuff Crystal | Rare | Lullaby 2 | #186546 ]
Debuff Crystal | Perfect | Misperception (after mitigation) of a single enemy by 10% | #186549 ]
Support Crystal | Rare | HP Recovery 2 | #187090 ]

Housing Buffs:
Multipurpose: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll
Relaxed: Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.
Working: +2 EXP to crafting attempts
Angler: +1 material gained when fishing 

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.

Valentine: HP: 640/640 | EN: 64/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2

 

 

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The citizens of Ralberg barely saw the figure exit the portal, so swiftly was it on the move and outward bound from the city.  Freyd had received Valentine's message while out on patrol, with no time to check in and see whether anyone else had yet replied.  He knew the man to be competent, but poorly suited to solo combat.  If he was in trouble, it was likely that he was alone.  Time was of the essence.  Like a cloud's shadow, pushed by hidden, high-level winds, the Whisper moved to intercept any peril that be in play and save a guildmate.  This was one of his own - a member of O&I in danger and calling for help.  Val needed to know that it was coming.

From: Freyd
To: Valentine

Already inbound.  Find a safe place.  I will come to you.

Cloaks whipped their wearer's faces as his fleeting form shot through the settlement's outer gates.  Freyd knew the area and could think of only one threat that was likely to cause such a call: Ki'Raion.  Not the simplest of beasts to tame, and also necessary that it be done quickly, lest its powers grow too mighty under the sun.  The blackest of blades flitting into existence in his hands, as if pulled from his own shadow, Freyd raced on, pushing his limits beyond what they should be.  There was no time to spare.

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Freyd | HP:1910/1910 | EN:191/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95

Freyd consumes:

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Crème Brûlée (Snack) | Accuracy 2 [172199-2]
Smores (Snack) | Evasion 2 [172794] + FILLED
Liquor of Light (Potion) | Damage 3 [178023-2]
Divinity's Wait (Meal)| Mitigation 3 [177126]
Viperion (Salve) | Toxic Venom [178239]
(x20) Field Rations +2 (+120 HP) – used 20/20

Stats

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Freyd
Level: 88
HP: 1790/1790 (+120)
EN: 191/191

Stats:
Damage: 20 (+3)
Mitigation: 79 (+45)
Evasion: 2 (+2+1)
Accuracy: 4 (+2)
BH:89 (+6)
VAMP OFF:179 (+12)
HLY:6
FLN:6
LD:5
(TXV 24/3)

Equipped Gear:
Weapon: Samael's Pride (T3-2HSS, VO 1, HOLY 1, FLN 1)
Armor: Skirmisher's Garb (T3 LA, MIT 2, EVA 1)
Misc: Night Shades (T3-Trinket, ACC 3)

Skills:
2H Straight Sword [Rank 5]
Light Armor [Rank 5]
Searching [Rank 4]
Battle Healing [Rank 5]
Parry [Obtained]
Energist [Obtained]
Charge [Rank 5]
Extended Mod Limit R3 [Obtained]
Hiding [Rank 5]
Howl [Obtained]
Quick Change [Obtained]

Extra Skills:
Disguise
Familiar Mastery: Fighter 3
Survival
Meditation

Active Mods:
Precision - 2HSS
Finesse - Rank 3
LA Athletics
Ferocity - 2HSS
LA Sprint and Acrobatics
Vengeful Riposte
Tracking
Focused Howl

Inactive Mods:
Vanish
Surprise Attack (Assassin)
Night Vision
Untraceable
Emergency Recovery
Bull Rush

Battle Ready Inventory:
Teleport Crystals*5
Gungnir Shard: Haniel's Modesty (T3 Perfect HP Rec [Instant]*5
Flash of Rejuvenation (Mass HP Rec [Instant] (+30*Tier HP)*5
Fruit-Infused Tea (T3 HP Recovery)*5
Imugi's Inspiration (T3 Mass HP Recovery)*5
Mega-Duper... Sauce (Antidote 3)*5
Grave Injustice (T3-2HSS, ACC 1, Keen 1, Abs. ACC)*1

Housing Buffs:
Rested: -1 energy cost for the first two expenditures of each combat
Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 20% (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 (Searching): +1 Rank to the Searching skill.
Angler: +1 material gained when fishing
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 Bamboo Tree]: 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.

Scents of the Wild:
Kumatetsu Statue: +1 Base Damage for a thread

Wedding Ring:

 

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Valentine could feel his breathing slow down as he tried to stay as still as possible. It was one of the times when everything slowed down as he contemplated his imminent demise. He had so much he wanted to live for and it looked like it was not going to happen. Val could only dream of the real world he would miss as he died in a video game. It was very different then how he believed he was gonna die at 106 face first in cocaine and hookers.

A small bleep on his display caught his attention. The Calvary was on the way. It was probably the first time that he was actually thankful for Freyd. The guy was strong and took on multiple lions before. What was one Lion gonna do to him this time?

The lion sniffed the air and turned away from Val as if to leave. Val scurried out of the bush and backed away slowly. A twig snapped beneath his foot and the giant floral boss turned and narrowed its cat like slits at him. If Valentine did not pee earlier he probably would have wet himself.

 


 

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Broken bits of shale and harder bedrock marked the wastelands as he crossed them, moving with the single-mindedness and speed of a missile.  His feet barely seemed to make contact with the ground as he hurtled towards his destination, guided by instinct, along with e few other convenient tricks.  Freyd had fought and defeated Ki'Raion before.  He knew the beast well, as he did every creature he had previously fought.  Such are the benefits of relentless resolve.  For all of Freyd's faults, his constant attention to detail and analysis of everything he encountered meant that he also knew his enemies better than most knew themselves. 

It wasn't far, now.  Keen red eyes spotted the white-haired agent crouched.... no... cringing, just as the lion turned its attention towards him.

From: Freyd
To: Valentine

Duck.  NOW!

Taking a flying leap, and calculated risk, Freyd jumped into the air.  

"I really hope I timed this right," he muttered under his breath.

As his feet parted the ground, his shadow moved independently, veering left giving him a 'thumbs up.'

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Freyd activate Tracking [Ki'Raion]

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Thinking fast Valentine knew he had to minimize the damage and hold on till Freyd. The battle was already in motion as the Lion leapt towards him. Valentine pulled out a music crystal to use on the beast as he ducked at the same time. He was so busy trying to live he did not even read the message. Just ducking because it was necessary.

The crystal activated making the Lion shake its furry mane, as if trying to ignore a gnat. It was all Val needed to tuck and roll. It was a close shave that brought Valentine to the side of the Lion. It was a blessing that he was not wearing heavy armor. He believed a healer should be able to be mobile. The sentiment kept him from becoming an overly large cats’ play toy. It was again that he missed his spear. It would have been the best time to use a counter attack.
 

 

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Valentine used Debuff Crystal | Rare  | Hypnosis 2 | #186548 ], knocking Ki'Raion accuracy down by 2.

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187214 5 7 3 10 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Ki'Raion attack Valentine 2021-03-28 18:22:47

BD: 5 + 1 -2 = 4 (hit miss)

 

 

Valentine| HP: 640/640 | EN: 64/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2

Freyd | HP:1910/1910 | EN:191/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95

 

Ki'Raion | HP: 850/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 1

 Abilities:
 

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<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

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Ki'Raion was nearly upon Valentine, one of the beast's giant, tawny paws swiping at him unsuccessfully.  A keening screech rose in the distance growing as it approached, then coinciding with a massive impact on the lion's flank that sent it rolling mane-over-tail several times.  A cloud of dust and debris churned up by its sudden and violent relocation left the beast both angry and dazed as it struggled to locate the source of the attack.  Freyd, meanwhile, was already lancing into its body with a flurry of blade strikes, watching the great lion's health bar steadily moving downward.

"Let me get its attention!"  Freyd called, his form seeming to be in multiple places at once until Valentine realized that the man's shadow was actually moving independently, throwing off the lion's already fuzzy aim.  "What the hell are you doing out here alone, anyway?!  Are you hurt?"  He whapped Ki'Raion on the snout with the flat of his umbral blade, drawing a whimper and allowing himself a moment of divided attention to check on his colleague.

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

ID #187219 | BD: 8 (Autohit, Fallen +6).  DMG (13*29=377-100=277)

ValentineHP: 640/640 | EN: 64/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2
Freyd | HP:1910/1910 | EN:191/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95

[H: 0,1] Ki'Raion | HP: 573/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 1 (850-277)

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

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“You came just in time. I probably would have been a goner in a few more minutes.”  Valentine dusted himself off. Since Freyd made it without Val losing a bit of health he relaxed a lot. “I was here to do some intel gathering and earn some money. I accepted this quest under different circumstances and forgot about it. It was just bad luck it showed up now. Good luck you were able to get here.”

“Grrr!” A vegan's dilemma of a monster glared at them. It had its rump in the air as it pounced back towards them. Val took out another crystal as he tried moving out the way again. It was only after the crystal activated that he noticed he had used the wrong crystal. He meant to try and lower the damage output. Not slow it down. He had a firm doubt that Freyd could actually miss.
 

 

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Valentine uses another crystal Debuff Crystal | Rare | Lullaby 2 | #186546 ] to drop Ki'Raion EVA -2

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187228 9 2 5 10 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Ki'Raion Photosynthesize attacks Freyd 2021-03-28 19:08:56

BD: 9 (auto hit) MB: (10 Venus Fly trap activates) = 175 ( Base) + 150 (Photosynthesize boost) + 150 (Fly Trap bonus) = 475 DMG - 124 MIT = 351 DMG

 

Valentine| HP: 640/640 | EN: 64/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2
Freyd | HP:1559/1910 | EN:191/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 (-351 HP)

 

[H: 0,1] Ki'Raion | HP: 573/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

 

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"Oops!  Maybe made it a little too mad!"  

The lion looked absolutely furious, and its attention had definitely switched focus to the insolent, black clad figure that had dared to assault its majesty.  He took a bit of a mauling for it before recovering his footing and reclaiming the initiative.  

"Don't worry about it," he mentioned over his shoulder.  "Firm Anima stick together, and I don't abandon my own."  Whatever their differences in perspective, Freyd respected Valentine's candour and ability.  He called it as he saw it, and that went far with the Whisper, whose own blunt honesty could rub people the wrong way.  Sundering himself again, two dark forms moved to flank their foe.  Its head swiveled back and forth as it tried to tell which was real, if not both.  While Montjoy, his shadow, provided the needed diversion, Freyd made his next move and sliced open the creature's flank.  Roar as it might, Ki'Raion's health was already in the red.

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Freyd regains +1 EN
Freyd regains +95 HP from BH
Freyd suffers -100 HP from Venus Fly Trap.
Freyd activates Charge

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

ID #187230 | BD: 6+6-1=11 (hit, Charge +5, Fallen +6).  DMG (13*34=442-100=342)

Venus Fly Trap effect is ended.

Valentine| HP: 640/640 | EN: 64/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2
Freyd | HP:1554/1910 (1559+95-100) | EN:174/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 

[H: 0,2] Ki'Raion | HP: 231/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1 (573-342)

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

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“Sherry!” Valentine called his pet. She was trained enough to know the drill. A white mist exited Val’s body as his pet transferred some healing glow. Freyd’s own abilities and Valentine's healing topped the man back to full. The man was unscratched as he was upon his arrival. “You are gonna have to do worse than that Kitty to leave a mark.”

The monster was zeroed in on Freyd. It must have figured the man to be the bigger threat. It made it a simple matter to support the guy from behind. It was one of the best heals Val has made as a healer and he did not even feel tired from it. His energy recovered at a decent pace as if it was nothing. “Looks like this was only a warm up for you.” It was easier to talk to Freyd as he was admittedly getting used to him. The guy was not bad and pretty cool in his own way.
 

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Valentine uses First Aid to heal up Freyd for 356 (-17 EN)

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187231 1 5 2 7 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Ki'Raion > Freyd 2021-03-28 20:10:09

BD: 1 (Crit Miss)

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187232 10 8 19 4 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Rolling to try and proc recovery 2021-03-28 20:11:46

CD: 8 (Recovery activates) = +4 EN

 

Valentine| HP: 640/640 | EN: 51/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2  (-12 EN)
Freyd | HP: 1910/1910 | EN:174/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 (+256 HP)

[H: 0,2] Ki'Raion | HP: 231/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1 (573-342)

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

 

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The fog-like familiar's healing abilities were welcome, thought not quite in the medium he had expected.  A momentary distraction was all it took to throw off his rhythm, and Freyd cursed himself for such a sloppy, casual error.  A lunging thrust delayed by a split second was enough for him to miss his mark, then have to defend against a flurry of furry counterstrikes.  Freyd's fighting style was very fluid, relying on a constancy of motion that gave it a quality of dance that he likely didn't fully appreciate himself.  Even as Ki'Raion's anger grew, the Whisper's composure never wavered.  It was an odd contrast of rigid precision and artistry that seemed alien to Freyd's normally detached demeanor, yet there he was improvising an entire routine just to keep one step ahead of the lion.  Weird.

Having drawn Ki'Raion away from Valentine, Freyd now seemed to be kiting the boss around the field like one might expect to see from a tank, slowly giving ground to maintain distance and pace.  He was buying time, just waiting for an opening.

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Freyd regains +1 EN
Freyd regains +95 HP from BH

Galaxy Destroyer (x13): 13 EN - (Finesse 3) = 10 EN   Missed.  -2 EN

ID #187233 | BD: 1 (miss)

Valentine| HP: 640/640 | EN: 52/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2  (-12 EN)
Freyd | HP: 1910/1910 | EN:173/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 

[H: 0,2] Ki'Raion | HP: 231/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

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Watching Freyd work was an interesting thing to do. His fighting style had a sense of rhythm to it that was intriguing. He was able to pick up on that sense with his performer talents. While he figured Freyd was going to end it. Valentine gave the dude an energy boost. A bright yellow mist wisped passed Freyd, increasing his energy regain for a bit.

Valentine was so busy watching Freyd he did not notice the tail. The Lion grew a long vine instead of a cute little golden lion tail. Valentine was sent flying and did not look back at the battle for a moment. If he ever got out he wondered if he should email Nintendo. Ki’Raion was practically a grass type pokemon. He did not enter a game about swords to deck it out with Bulbasaur. “Sherry!” He recovered a bit of his health while he pulled an emergency song out and used it. It was a shame he did not learn the full party heal skill. He would have recovered a lot better.
 

 

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Valentine uses Hyperactive to increase Freyd's EN Regen by 3. (-5 EN for Val)

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187234 10 9 9 2 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Ki'Raion Photosynthesize > Freyd 2021-03-28 20:36:11

BD: 10 (auto hit) MB: (2 Tail Swipe activates and  hits Val) = 175 ( Base) + 150 (Photosynthesize boost) + 150 (Tail Swipe bonus) = 475 DMG - 124 MIT = 351 DMG to Freyd

From above: 150 (Tail Swipe) + 150 (Photosynthesize boost) = 300 - 5 = 295 DMG to Valentine

 

 

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187235 6 8 2 5 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Recovery Proc check 2021-03-28 20:43:31

CD: 8 (Recovery activates) = +4 EN

Familiar Mastery (Healer): +30 HP to Val (free action instant)

It's Brittany Witch | Rare Masterpiece (Instant) | HP Recovery 2 | #187091 + 80 HP to Val

 

Valentine| HP: 455/640 | EN: 51/64 (+5, -5) | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2  (-295 HP + 110HP)
Freyd | HP: 1558/1910 | EN:173/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 (Hyperactive state)

[H: 0,2] Ki'Raion | HP: 231/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

 

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Swatted so casually aside, Freyd slipped backwards into Montjoy, the two of them folding into nothingness only to reappear beneath the beast.  A vicious gash appeared on Ki'Raion's soft, furry underbelly.  Freyd rolled quickly out of the way as giant plant-cat-thing flattened itself on the ground, hoping to catch and crush him for his impudence.  All it managed to do was make itself more dirty and irritable.  Its maw opened to the widest possible extent, the mob roared so loudly that Freyd's iconic cowl flapped back off his head even as spit and phlegm splattered all over his face.

When the sound finally died down a bit, a black-gloved hand reached up and wiped a long, viscous trails of some disgusting body fluid from his face.  Red eyes narrowed by way of retort.  Ki'Raion had just pissed him off and signed its own death warrant with spit and snot.

"Bad move, bub."

Spoiler

Freyd regains +4 EN
Freyd regains +95 HP from BH

Galaxy Destroyer (x13): 13 EN - (Finesse 3) = 10 EN

ID #187236 | BD: 2+6=8 (hit).  DMG (13*23=299-100=199)

Valentine| HP: 455/640 | EN: 51/64 | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2  
Freyd | HP: 1653/1910 (1558+95) | EN:161/191 (167+4-10) | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 | Hyperactive 1/3

[H: 0,3] Ki'Raion | HP: 32/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1 (231-199)

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

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Valentine picked himself off the ground. He could not afford to let his guard down or stay on the ground. Freyd could handle it but Valentine had his own pride. “That was actually pretty bad. I am not as solid as you. I am a fair amount more squishy. So hopefully I will not get hit like that again. It was like being hit by a truck. I thought I was gonna become an anime protagonist.” Valentine was just making small talk as he loosened up.

As the monster pounced towards Freyd again Valentine was ready with his heal skill. He could help Freyd top back up. He could only hope the fight would end soon. Valentine never noticed his energy consumption when it came to healing people with large health pools. If it got too bad he had to prepare to activate his meditation skill. He would have given himself the hyperactive skill but Freyd was more important to support.
 

 

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Valentine uses First Aid to heal up Freyd for 382 (-19 EN)

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187318 9 5 10 9 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Ki'Raion > Freyd 2021-03-29 18:52:27

BD: 9 (auto hit) MB:9 ( Venus Fly trap activates) = 175 ( Base) + 150 (Fly Trap bonus) = 325 DMG - 124 MIT = 201 DMG to Freyd

ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187321 4 7 15 5 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Trying to Proc Recovery 2021-03-29 18:56:27

CD: 7 (Recovery activates) = +4 EN

 

Valentine| HP: 455/640 | EN: 37/64  (+5, - 19) | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2
Freyd | HP: 1,834/1910 | EN:167/191 | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:6 | VAMP OFF:191 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 | Hyperactive 1/3

[H: 0,3] Ki'Raion | HP: 32/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1 (231-199)

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

 

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Dwarfed by the field boss in size, Freyd seemed completely un-phased by its ferocity, event as it moved to maul him once again.  His eye was on its health bar even as Ki'Raion pounced and pinned his arms to either side of his torso.  The player's health bar had been acting like a yoyo throughout the battle, with more than a little help from Valentine, who again sent his ghostly familiar to render aid.

"Don't worry!"  Freyd called while the lion raked fresh wounds across his face and chest that healed almost as quickly as they appeared.  "I've got him right where I want him!"  

Ki'Raion scuffed - an odd motion for a lion - then made to bite the face off its new chew toy.  Beneath it, Freyd's black blade had vanished, unseen.  The mob spotted its replacement a second too late: a gleaming, polished steel blade with brass scales for a cross guard.  It seemed a far less intimidating weapon, but its true purpose was precision.  Even as the boss' fanged maw moved down, the sword dug unerringly into its throat, spilling the last of its health and causing it to collapse in a wave of tawny-coloured pixels that might have drowned the Whisper, save for their quick dispersal.  Popping his head up, and covered head-to-toe in monster bits, Freyd chuckled softly even as he wiped the last of its lingering goo off his face.

"Heh.  That was a pretty good fight!  You should consider getting into trouble more often."

Spoiler

Freyd regains +4 EN
Freyd regains +95 HP from BH
Freyd activates Quick Change: replacing Samael's Pride with Grave Injustice (stats revised below)

Galaxy Destroyer (x13): 13 EN - (Finesse 3) = 10 EN

ID #187337 | BD: 9 (Crit +1).  DMG (13*24=312-100=212)

Valentine| HP: 455/640 | EN: 37/64  (+5, - 19) | DMG: 8 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | MIT: 5 | REC: 2
Freyd | HP: 1910/1910 (1834+95) | EN:155/191 (161+4-10) | DMG:23 | MIT:124 | EVA:5 | ACC:7 | ABS.ACC. | KEEN 1 | TXV 24/3 | LD:5 | BH:95 | Hyperactive 2/3

[H: 0,5] Ki'Raion | HP: 0/850 | DMG: 175 | MIT: 100 | EVA: 0 | ACC: 1 (32-212)

<< Tail Swipe >> : If BD 9-10 and MD 1-5 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" unleashes a powerful tail swipe that can strike a whole party. Deals 150 AoE damage to all party members as well as normal damage to the player with the most hate.
<< Venus Fly Trap >> : If BD of 9-10 and MD of 6-10 is rolled simultaneously, "Ki’Raion" lunges at the player with the most hate and encases them in its floral mane. They experience 150 additional damage and will take 100 additional damage for each following turn that they're trapped. They are freed when at least 200 HP damage has been dealt to "Ki’Raion" or another player achieves greater hate. A trapped player may still attack.
<< Photosynthesize >> : Absorbing the Sun’s energy, every second attack "Ki’Raion" makes will be damage boosted by 150.
<< Moonlight Aversion >> : During nighttime, the boss does not use Photosynthesize and its damage-boosting conditions deal half as much damage. However, the quest rewards are significantly poorer.

 

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“I like to live as much as possible.” Valentine gave a short laugh. “If I got hit by the tail twice more I would have sharded all over the place. It was a good thing you made it in time to save me.” Valentine felt himself relaxing after the monster died. It was easier to smile after not dying. His shoulders were not as stiff. Valentine checked his health and was glad it was going back up. Being outside of battle he was able to heal faster.

“What are your plans after this? I got the quest logged for the monster filled.” He checked a message he received but did not read while in battle. “Also, the people I am supposed to be healing up have gone back to the main settlement. They are fine. I lost money and a chance to pump them for info but at least I am alive.”
 

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Rising to his feet, Freyd was grimacing at a long string of goo that still partially clung to the inside of his cowl.  It was clear that he was less than impressed or inclined to restore the garment to its normally worn position until he could properly have it cleaned.  

"I'm heading up to twenty-five, getting ready to join the front lines for the raid.  There were a few things that I needed to check along the way, and they just happened to bring me nearby."  He paused to watch a warm gust of wind blow away that last remnants of Ki'Raion's dusty dregs.  "I'm glad you chose to call for help, though I think we did as much to aid each other in that battle.  Thanks for the backup.  It made a difference."  Valentine could tell by the smirk on Freyd's face that he was pleased by the man's wit and awareness, not to mention the outcome of the day's effort.  It was clearly what he hoped for and expected from an agent of O&I. 

"Since I'm hear anyway, and you've lost out of a potential mark, is there anything else I can do to lend assistance?"  He stared at his wrist for a second, as if checking the time.  Val couldn't actually spot a watch, but the man was covered in so much spook that it was hard to be sure what was where.

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“Well I do not want to disturb you too much. I can plan some other stuff. As long as it is not a boss, floor 19 should not be too hard for me to escape with my life.” Valentine pulled up his mini map and some data. “Yeah. I think I will fish a bit. I am also trying to fish up some treasure. It is easier for me to keep busy than do nothing. You can come if you want. Who knows if I could fish up a boss.”

Valentine did not check to see if Freyd was coming. It was more of an open handed statement and not a full on suggestion. If he did manage to fish up a boss he could only count his luck as being trash for the week. Valentine took his fishing rod out and threw a line in the river. He pulled out a small fish as it bit. His fishing skills were great enough to be able to catch as he walked.

 

 
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ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187339 8 5 3 7 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Fishing 2021-03-29 20:18:10

CD: 5 (1 Materials) + 1 (For angler) = 2 T2 Mats

 

 

Total Count: 2 T2 Mats

 

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Freyd paused to consider Valentine's words, watching the man's back as he turned and walked away.  Fishing?  He'd done it rarely, and mostly with his grandfather on the shores of Vancouver Island when he was a boy.  Those were treasured moment, long gone and buried behind an avalanche of misery, no small part of which was self-inflicted.  

"Yeah.  Fishing.  Sure.  Sounds... good."

Stuffing his hands into unseen jacket pockets, Freyd followed, then found a perch on a nearby rock.  He was content to sit and listen to the movement of the water, smelling the scents of nature on the wind.  Legs curled beneath him, his palms splayed open and laid down upon his thighs, he closed his eyes and lost himself to the moment. 

"Serenity is a rare gift.  Thank you.  This was a good idea.  I doubt that things will be so peaceful where I'm headed."

Tension bled from his face as Freyd soaked in the silence, centering himself for the battles to come.  For now, a moment of rest and respite was in order, and well-earned.  He wasn't usually one to let himself take a break.

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Valentine was walking toward the settlement and still remaining focused. Tons of practice and skill made him pretty professional when it came to fishing. A nibble was felt on the line and he pulled in a good fish. It had the characteristics of this floor affirming some theories that he had. He put it away and checked his new message. “Looks like I will actually have to head out. My lover is expecting some help at the house. Which reminds me. I have some stuff to drop off at your shop. I will probably message you and stop by sometime.”

Valentine put his rod away and headed towards the center of Ralberg. He was gonna take the teleporter down to the lower levels. He was not one to keep his lover waiting when he was called. He sent Grimm a message telling him he was on his way. Also, for his lover to alleviate the fear as he was alive.
 

 

 
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ID Battle Craft Loot MOB Character Link Purpose Time
187341 6 11 19 2 Valentine http://www.cydel.net/images/saorpg/diceroll/Msg_hover2.png Fishing 2021-03-29 21:08:42

CD: 11 (4 Materials) + 1 (For angler) = 5 T2 Mats

 

 

 

 

Total Count: 7 T2 Mats

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"I'll see you then.  If not, Quip and Dingo will take care of your needs."  Freyd's eyes remained closed as he tuned out the cacophonous noise pounding against the quiet bubble he sought to form within his mind.  "Enjoy his company, Valentine.  See you around."  Listening to the footsteps walk away from him, Freyd pondered... no, finally confronted the reality of his destination.  There was a very real possibility that he might not return from the raid.  By frontlines standards, he was still junior in his abilities and modest in his gear, compared to the elite.  But, everything that could be done to prepare had been done.  Every resource had been cultivated, nurtured, and brought to bear in preparation.  All that remained was the test itself.  Freyd knew that it wouldn't be the outward battle that held the gravest threats, but the inner ones.  His demons had been tamed, but not without risk of resurfacing.  The Gemini had taught him that.

Turning to watch Valentine's form disappear into the distance, he thought to himself: "At least there will be others to carry on, if we are unfortunate enough to fail."

Thundered cracked overhead as a flash of lighting seared the sky.  His interest in this river and spot waned instantly.  The storm had come.

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Thread Summary:

Valentine receives:

5 SP (1 page, +1 event, +3 Quest)
8,400 col (1 page + quest reward)
22*T3 mats (7 fishing + 15 quest reward
Ki'Raion's Tail [Perfect T2 OHCS] - Enhancements: Accuracy/Accuracy/Paralyze

Freyd receives:

2 SP (1 page, +1 event)

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