F01-PT-PP - Another One <<EAL: Artisan>>

[Sinnamon 0]

EAL: Artisan

Somehow she thought that getting her Appraiser rank up would take longer than it did. It would have meant that she had time to really get acclimated. Her end goal was, of course, to eventually pick up all of the professions. The initial idea was that Appraiser would take time. And it would. But it was less about actual Profession Experience and more about gathering up the required funds. And if that was the case, she totally didn’t want to have to lean against Oscar for it.

The man would never let her live it down.

Plus, she didn’t see all that many artisans milling about. So it seemed like the next best idea. Walking into the quest NPC’s shop, she crossed her arms and tapped her feet impatiently until the accept quest menu appeared. Without missing a beat, she quickly hit accept and turned back the way she came.

 

Spoiler

"Name: Sinnamon
True Tier: 3
Level: 23
Paragon Level: 0
HP: 475/475
EN: 64/64

Stats:
Damage: 19
Accuracy: 4
Evasion: 1
Battle Healing: 24
Loot Die: 1

Equipped Gear:
Weapon/Armor/Trinket: 
  - Steel Greatsword | T1 SS | DMG III
Armor/Trinket: 
  - 
Shield/Armor/Trinket: 
  - 

Combat Mastery:
  - Combat Mastery: Damage R3

Combat Shift:
  - AOE Shift

Familiar Skill:
  - 

Custom Skill:
  - 

Skills:
  - Battle Healing R5
  - Straight Sword R5
  - Unhindered
  - Discerning VI

Extra Skills:

Inactive Extra Skills:

Addons:
  - Ferocity
  - Precision
  - Stamina

Mods:

Inactive Mods:

Battle Ready Inventory:

Housing Buffs:

Guild Hall Buffs:

Scents of the Wild Totem:

Wedding Ring:

Crafting Profession:

Gathering Profession:
"                                       

Consumes Focused Dog +2 ACC                                                                                    

 

[Sinnamon 0]

“Wait! Miss!”

Sin turned to see the shop owner - Malachi - running towards her. That was… odd. But whatever. She planted her feet and hooked her thumbs into the loops of her shorts as the elderly gentleman closed the distance between them.

“You seem quite strong, so I imagine you’ll want to slay monsters for the necessary materials. That is fine, but-” He stopped for a moment. Perhaps his programming was trying to choose the right words. Sin didn’t encounter this with Drax. But then again, the NPC was too busy feeling her up to say anything important. “Do not underestimate the monsters on Floor One. Most are well below your level, but some might do real damage. Do not bite off more than you need to.”

Oh? Was that it? It was super basic knowledge. But Sin felt pretty confident in her abilities. She wasn’t completely kitted out like the rest of Visionary, but she could hold her own. Still, it was nice to see that Cardinal was trying to send a message.

“Got it. Thanks.”

 

[Sinnamon 0]

Sin had to wonder just what that warning was about. It wasn’t as if she was inexperienced as far as mobs went on Floor One. They never struck her as particularly difficult. In fact, they’d never even struck her at all. Always dying in a hit or two, attacks so telegraphed that she could leisurely walk out of their way. Had something changed recently? Her level had, of course. But-

She’d find out soon enough. A quartet of large boars, known in-game as Pre Bacons, barred her path as soon as she stepped out of town. She dove into the fight, sword glinting in the sunlight as she struck. Three died. Expected. But the survivor had managed to crash into her, piercing her leg with its tusk. She watched a quarter of her health bar disappear in a flash.

“Ow!” She exclaimed, driving her foot beneath the boar’s chin and sending it flying. “Fucker!”

 

Spoiler

Sinnamon | HP: 383/475 | EN: 42/64 | DMG: 19 | ACC:4 | EVA:1 | BH:24 | LD:1

 

Pre-Bacon 1 | HP: 276/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256918 | BD: 1, Miss | MD: 8-1, deal 92 DMG
Pre-Bacon 2 | HP: 0/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256919 | BD: 5+4, Deal 285 DMG, defeated
Pre-Bacon 3 | HP: 0/276 | DMG: 92  | ID: 256920 | BD: 5+4, Deal 285 DMG, defeated
Pre-Bacon 4 | HP: 0/276 | DMG: 92  | ID: 256921 | BD: 5+4, Deal 285 DMG, defeated

Loot:

ID: 256922 | LD: 10, CD: 4+12 - T3 Rare Trinket
ID: 256923 | LD: 17, CD: 4+12 - T3 Rare Trinket, 2 Materials
ID: 256924 | LD: 2, CD: 4+12, nothing                                                                                                                                             

 

[Sinnamon 0]

So this was what Malachi had meant when he told her to be careful. They had little nukes hiding in the shape of general mobs. It wasn’t a problem if she didn’t get hit, but if the worst happened and they all managed to land their attacks, she would be in for a world of hurt. Sin never thought that she would be silently thanking an NPC, but here she was - doing just that. She turned on the last Pre-Bacon, her weapon carving through its hide like butter.

She paused for a moment, taking stock of her loot. She had missed the Material requirement by a mile. Just how had she got so unlucky with the drops. It wasn’t like Materials were particularly rare. But it did force her to go hunt down another group. This time, she would be more careful. Make sure there would be no way that they would get a hit in.

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 Sinnamon | HP: 407/475 | EN: 30/64 | DMG: 19 | ACC:4 | EVA:1 | BH:24 | LD:1

 

Pre-Bacon 1 | HP: 0/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256925 | BD: 2+4, Deal 285 DMG
 

Loot:

ID: 256922 | LD: 10, CD: 4+12 - T3 Rare Trinket
ID: 256923 | LD: 17, CD: 4+12 - T3 Rare Trinket, 2 Materials
ID: 256924 | LD: 2, CD: 4+12, nothing
ID: 256926 | LD: 20, CD: 10+12, T3 Perfect Weapon

 

[Sinnamon 0]

This time, Sin didn’t approach the mobs as if it were business as usual. She took her time, waited until they were all clumped together. She lined up her shot. And it went off without a hitch. Her weapon sliced through All four boars in a wide arc. Health bars tanked - from green, to yellow, to red. Emptying like water from an ampoule. All that was left in their wake was a quarter of shimmering spots on the ground where they had once stood.

Sin put away her weapon, stooped down low to loot her rewards. A smile crept onto her face as she saw that the Material requirement had been fulfilled. Without waiting for the boars to spawn back in, she turned sharply and heading on back down the path towards the town. She was never in any real danger, but it just reminded her that she needed to make some adjustments.

 

Spoiler

Sinnamon | HP: 407/475 | EN: 30/64 | DMG: 19 | ACC:4 | EVA:1 | BH:24 | LD:1

Pre-Bacon 1 | HP: 276/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256937 | BD: 2+4, Deal 285 DMG
Pre-Bacon 2 | HP: 276/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256938 | BD: 5+4, Deal 285 DMG
Pre-Bacon 3 | HP: 276/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256939 | BD: 8+4, Deal 285 DMG
Pre-Bacon 4 | HP: 276/276 | DMG: 92 | ID: 256940 | BD: 8+4, Deal 285 DMG

Loot:

ID: 256922 | LD: 10, CD: 4+12 - T3 Rare Trinket
ID: 256923 | LD: 17, CD: 4+12 - T3 Rare Trinket, 2 Materials
ID: 256924 | LD: 2, CD: 4+12, nothing
ID: 256926 | LD: 20, CD: 10+12, T3 Perfect Weapon
ID: 256941 | LD: 19, CD: 1+12 | T3 Perfect Weapon, 4 Materials
ID: 256942 | LD: 14, CD: 2+12 | T3 Rare Armor 
ID: 256943 | LD: 19, CD: 6+12 | T3 Perfect Weapon, 2 Materials
ID: 256944 | LD: 2, CD: 7+12 | 4 Materials
Total Materials Gathered: 12/5

 

 

[Sinnamon 0]

Sin was greeted by the chime of a bell overhead as she returned to Malachi’s shop. The man looked at her with peculiarity. Almost as if she was surprised that she made it back. Then, that perplexed expression morphed into a visage of pure joy. 

“You’re back, madam! I am glad you’ve returned.”

The way he spoke almost made her believe it. That facsimile of concern might have fooled a lesser woman. Still, she responded with a smile. NPC or no, it was nice to simply socialize.

“I did. Thank you for your warning, Malachi. I see what you mean about the monsters becoming more dangerous.”

She assembled her materials on the counter. A new crafting menu had appeared alongside Appraisal - Artisan. She didn’t need Malachi to guide her through it. If it was anything like Appraising, just a push of a button and -

Item Crafted.

Sin raised her handiwork up to the light, turning it around as she admired her work.

“It’s your level, actually,” Malachi confessed. “My lessons were not meant for higher level Players such as yourself. And most think that the mobs on this floor are so far beneath them.”

Sin nodded. She’d been corrected of that misconception.

“A higher level means it’s more likely that the enemies encountered deal more damage than expected.”

“Which is why I give the warning.”

“It was confusing at first, but I understood by the end. I think though, if you hadn’t said anything, I might have been in some real trouble. Thank you.”

 

Spoiler

Name: Accelerant
Profession/Rank: N/A
ID/Roll:
256945 | CD: 11+12
Item Type: Trinket
Tier: 1
Quality: Perfect
Enhancements: ACC II, EVA I
Description: A charm in the shape of a zippo lighter attached to a chain.
Link: 

 

[Sinnamon 0]

Thread Summary
Sinnamon | [Word Count: 1043/5 = 208.6] * [True Tier: 3] * [Group Factor: 1] + 300 = 926 EXP
<<Artisan>> Profession
5 Materials
<<Accelerant>> | T1 Perfect Trinket | ACC II, EVA I