[F1-SP] The First Few Lesson's - Lesson II

[Reyna 0]

 

     That morning, the alarm that had been set for 8:00AM rang throughout the small room at the local Inn. Instantly lilac orbs opened and stared at the blank ceiling above. In the real world, Reyna was not much of a morning person; however, in SAO that had changed. No matter how much she tried to sleep in if an alarm was set the system would automatically wake up a player. It was useful, but also annoying. Although today the alarm was set for a reason. Today would be the day that Reyna took on the second quest in the series of starter quest. The previous day she had spoken with the Alchemist and received the name of the next quest holder. Lyle Tealeaf. As she thought about how to get there the sudden feeling of hunger overcame her. 

"Perhaps before I leave, I should eat..." Reyna murmured, rolling out of the bed and extending her arms into the air. In the real word, there would have been small "pops" and "cracks" as her bone resettled from the night, but in SAO there was nothing like that. It was one of the benefits of a virtual body. After stretching the women then made her way out the door and to the local bakery. In a matter of minutes, a cheese Danish had been obtained. Happily munching on the Danish, she made her way to the blacksmith. Right as the finished chewing the last bite she arrived at the shop. Taking a breath, the player then pushed open the door. 

**The steady clang of metal on metal greets you as you enter the dimly lit shop. A man stands behind the anvil, rhythmically striking a heavy hammer against his newest project. Like Zackariah, the man sports a long white beard, and is pushing seventy years old. Unlike Zackariah, there is no warmth or gentleness in the NPC's eyes. Instead, Lyle regards you with annoyance, bordering on disgust. "I'm busy," he states tersely.

**As you attempt to explain the situation or introduce yourself, he will cut you off with a wave of his leathery hand. "I don't do anything without payment. Go kill a couple of those pesky boarlets for me, and bring back their tusks. They're pretty weak, so even you shouldn't have any trouble.  Do that, then I'll hear you out."

And so, the next quest begins. 

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Reyna | Level 2
| SP:10 | HP: 40 | EN: 22 | DMG: 1 | ACC: 1 |

Inventory: 
--> 3 Starter Healing Potions (Heals 50 HP)
--> 30 Materials
--> 5 T1 Uncommon Health Potions (Heals 5% of Maximum HP)
--> 1 T1 Uncommon Damage Potion (+1 DMG for an entire thread)
--> 1 T1 Uncommon Overhealth Potion (Adds 5% of Maximum HP to users Maximum HP  for a thread)
--> 1 T1 Health Potion (Perfect Quality)

Equipment: 
-->Ice Tipped Spear | T1 | Polearm/Spear | Rare
Damage (1 Slot); Accuracy (1 Slot)
Item Description: A long polearm crafted on a red-steel shaft, the entire length from blade tip to shaft-end is approximately 5 ft. The blade itself is crafted of an ice blue metal material, and seems to sparkle slightly in the light.

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Word Count: 396

**Taken from quest summary

Edited May 3, 2022 by Reyna

[Reyna 0]

There was a moment of silence between the two as the player considered her next actions.  Prior to coming to this quest, she had heard that the blacksmith was...well, brash.  Those rumors had been right.  Knowing that the blacksmith treated all the players the same made remaining still and nodding possible.  She was not special.  It was just how he was programmed. Nothing could be done. 

"Understood. I'll be back soon then."

Without so much as another thought the purple haired players swiveled around and walked out.  There was also nothing that said she had to stand there and take it either.  Once the quest was accepted the quest goer was free to go. 

While the path out of the city was different than the previous one it still appeared the same.  If one didn't pay attention soon all the streets blended. Several new players got lost daily trying to find their way around the maze of floors.  Even Reyna sometimes took a wrong turn.  Like today.  After coming to dead end, she realized that the was a point where she was supposed to turn left but turned right.  After working to reorient herself once again Reyna was off towards the exit once more.  

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[Reyna 0]

The closer sandaled feet took her towards the exit, the slower the steps became. Within minutes she was mutely standing at the entrance of The Town of Beginnings. As much as the player did not want to admit it nerves were starting to take root in the pit of her stomach like a tree anchoring itself to the earth. Unaware of the world that started to fade around her she stared into the field. This would be her first fight.

This time she could die. 

Not that she could not die the other times, but this quest was specially about taking on a monster. The lesson one quest was specifically for gathering. Not fighting. If something happened would anyone come to her aid? There had been stories floating around of players who intervene when someone is about to die. Did one of those players hunt down here? A knight in shining armor? Only one way to find out. Not that she would need a knight. Reyna was going to learn to take care of herself; even it if killed her. 

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