[SP-F1] ^Earning a Living^ Complete

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As Atticus left the forge, he noticed a npc potion shop across the street. Atticus had heard how much of a difference maker potions could be in combat, so he strolled accross the street and entered the shop. Looking around the shop, he began to take a look at the prices. Pausing for a moment to open his inventory, he took a look at his Col. Although he had 1200 Col now, this would be just enough to cover the cost of his new equipment. Knowing that he couldn't afford anything in the shop, Atticus closed his inventory and began walking sluggishly towards the door.

"Out of money are you?" Chuckled a short roundish man appearing out of the back of the shop. "Yeah" Atticus replied, "I don't see why that would be funny to you though". "Everything is always funny to me boy, it's the way I was programmed" the short fat man chuckled. "Putting my programming aside, I believe I have a solution to your money problem, that is if you have an interest in alchemy." Atticus thought about it for a minute and replied "How would alchemy solve my problem?"Taking a serious tone for once, the NPC replied "You see I'm a quest NPC and I have the power to teach you the fine art of alchemy. Once you've completed my quest you will be able to craft your own potions and crystals." Atticus thought about the prospect of learning a profession, not only would he be able to save money by crafting his own potions, he could probably make a little money on the side selling his extras to other players.

"Well then" Atticus replied, "I guess I'll have to go ahead and accept your quest chuckles." Beginning to laugh so hard atticus thought he might break a rib the npc replied "Fantabulous, now first things first your going to have to go out and gather ingredients for your first potion." Peering down at a list he had pulled from his pocket the npc continued to talk. "Let's see here, you will need to acquire an eye from a dragon, the heart from an Ice Colossal, and...." At that point Atticus cut off the npc " AN EYE OF A DRAGON, AND HEART OF AN ICE COLOSSAL!?!? JUST HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GET THOSE?!?!" Chuckling loudly the npc replied "On second thought I may have grabbed the wrong list." The npc began digging in his pocket again and pulled out another list."Ah, here we go, you will need 3 green herbs from the grasslands, 3 red berries found in the woods, and 2 blue river weeds found along any body of water."

Thinking this would be a cake walk Atticus replied "got it", and with out further hesitation walked out of the shop.

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Walking back out into the street, Atticus thought about where to go first. He had already ventured into the grasslands and woods and was sure finding the items he needed there would be pretty simple. Knowing that there was a river near the outside of town a lot players fished, he decided to head there first. His mind made up, Atticus once again began the long walk through town to the city exit.

River Weed-0/2

Green Herb-0/3

Red Berriers-0/3

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Walking along the river Atticus wondered how he was going to go about finding the River Weed. A green herb, or a red berry is self explanatory as to what your looking for. But "River Weed, what in the bloody hell would that look like?" Atticus thought to himself. Deciding, that this being a beginner quest, it couldn't be to hard to find. Atticus decided he would know it when he saw it and began searching the banks of the river high and low, but with no luck.

ID:11529 LD: 11

River Weed-0/2

Green Herb-0/3

Red Berriers-0/3

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He continued searching high and low as he traversed down the riverbank. After awhile he decided that maybe the herb was actually in the water. Deciding that there was no time like the present, Atticus dove into the water and began searching the bottom of the river for the river weed. Staying down as long as he could hold is breath, Atticus had no luck locating it and returned to the surface.

ID:11530 LD:2

River Weed-0/2

Green Herb-0/3

Red Berriers-0/3

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Drudging out of the water, now completely soaked, Atticus began to become frustrated with the situation. Yanking his shirt off over his head, he walked over to a boulder near the bank to lay it out to dry in the sun. Circling the Boulder, Atticus just happened to notice a small plant growing in the shadow of the rock. Bending down to get a closer look at, Atticus came to the conclusion that this had to be what he was looking for and snatched it up out of the ground and added it to his inventory.

ID: 11531 LD: 18

River Weed-1/2

Red Berry-0/3

Green Herb-0/3

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Standing up, Atticus began searching around the area nearby to see if he could locate any others. After searching for several long minutes with no succsus. Atticus returned to rock his shirt was drying on. Picking up his shirt and throwing it back on, Atticus decided he would continue the search farther up river.

ID:11536 LD:12

River Weed-1/2

Red Berry-0/3

Green Herb-0/3

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Continuing up river, Atticus diligently checked every nook and cranny of the riverbank trying hard to find the second River Weed that he needed for the quest. Thinking that maybe the weed only grew in the shadows, Atticus made sure to take special care in checking behind every rock and Boulder as he want. "Damn" he thought to himself, this plant must be a lot more rare then he had originally expected.

ID: 11538 LD: 12

River Weed-1/2

Red Berry-0/3

Green Herb-0/3

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Determined not to give up that easily, Atticus stayed focused on the search. As he traveled along the bank he came to a cave along the rivers edge that the water flowed into. Deciding that this was as good of place as any to look, he entered the cave. The dim light of the cave made it hard for Atticus to see anything. Traversing deeper and deeper, Atticus began to doubt whether he was going to find anything at all. Deciding he had wasted enough time in the cave, Atticus turned around and headed for the exit. Exiting the cave, and to his amazement, laid the plant a few feet in front of the mouth of the cave. Atticus determined that while he was inside, the plant must of spawned. Atticus quickly picked it up and headed off to the grasslands.

ID:11540 LD:20

River Weed-2/2

Red Berry-0/3

Green Herb-0/3

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As Atticus walked out into the openness of the grasslands, he suprisingly saw an orc standing near the top of a near by hill. Not wasting anytime, Atticus unholstered his spear and sprinted ahead towards the orc. Now within attack range of the boar, Atticus leaped into the air plunging his spear into the gut of the orc. As the orc reared back in pain, it made an attempt to swing his axe towards Atticus. With out any trouble Atticus was easily able to evade the attempted attack.

ID:11568 BD:9 MD:3

Atticus-hits for 2+1=3

Orc- attack misses

Atticus-9/9

Orc-2/5

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Ready to end this fight quickly, Atticus sprinted ahead and once again leaped into the air attempting to strike the Orc with his spear. This time however the Orc was ready for the attack and managed to block the oncoming assault with his axe. Now in close quarter combat, the Orc attempted to utilise the opportunity and tackle Atticus to the ground. Anticipating the move Atticus jumped back clear of the attack.

ID:11569 BD:2 MD:2

Atticus-9/9

Orc-2/5

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Not waiting for Atticus to start another attack. The Orc charged forward catching him off gaurd and struck him with his axe. Atticus unable to deliver a counter attack, darted to the side and took a defensive position with his spear outstretched in front of him.

ID:11570 BD:5 MD:7

Atticus-attack misses

Orc- hits for 1

Atticus-8/9

Orc-2/5

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Unfazed by the injury it sustained early the Orc once again charged ahead. As the Orc drew near Atticus lifted his spear straight in the air and then swung it around on a horizontal plan attempting to strike the Orc. The orc seeing the attack coming quickly ducked, cought of gaurd by the quickness of the orc Atticus was unable to offer up any defense against the orcs attack. Taking the full force of the hit as the Orc swung his axe.

ID:11571 BD:2 MD:10

Atticus- attack misses

Orc- hits for 3

Atticus-5/9

Orc-2/5

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Stagered from the hit he just took, Atticus was not able to launch another attack. Waiting for the Orc to charge again, Atticus was growing tired of this fight. As the Orc came forward once again for another attack, atticus leaped into the air over the Orc. As the Orc tried to change the angle of his attack to hit him, he lost his grip on his axe and sent it flying.

ID:11573 BD:3 MD:1

Atticus- attack fails

Orc- critical fail, skips next attack turn

Atticus-5/9

Orc-2/5

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As the orc ran after his axe, Atticus made an attempt to run him down, surprised by the agility of the beast Atticus had to work incredibly hard to catch him. Deciding his chances of being able to hit the Orc on the run were almost zilch, Atticus help back his attack and waited for the Orc to stop moving.

ID:11575 BD:3

Atticus-attack fails

Orc- turn skipped

Atticus-5/9

Orc-2/5

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As the Orc slowed down to reach for his axe, Atticus was ready for it. Plunging his spear deep into the orcs back, the mob burst into shards and quickly vanished into thin air. Left there on the ground was a glowing loot orb, Atticus walked over and picked up the orb activating it in the process. For all his trouble with the Orc atticus received 1 green herb. "One step closer to completing the quest" he thought to himself.

ID:11576 BD:9 LD:6 MB:5

Atticus- hits for 2+1=3

Orc-attack fails

Atticus-5/9

Orc-0/5(drops one green herb)

River weed-2/2

Green herb-1/3

Red berry-0/3

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Exhaust from his latest battle, Atticus walked to the top of the nearest hill. Reaching the top, Atticus peered around in all directions hoping to spot some of the Green Herbs he needed. Unsuccessful, Atticus contemplated which direction to head next. All the while hoping the reminder of the items he needed wouldn't be as elusive as the river weed he had to search for.

ID:11577 LD:1

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Standing there on top of the hill, Atticus decided to head out farther into the grasslands. Walking down the hill Atticus observed the few beginner players in the area setting out to undoubtedly hunt the numerous boars that spawn in the area. An activity he was partaking in only a few days ago. As he continued to walk, Atticus decided it would be better if he kept his eyes glued to the ground in search of the herb.

ID: 11594 LD:6

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Atticus continued to walk the plains in search of the herbs, all the while letting his mind wonder from subject to subject. Atticus wondered about his family for a long while."where would they be, what would they be doing?" Atticus went his whole life never really missing his parents, during their near constant business trips. Since being trapped in the game however, they were one of his most thought about subjects. Something the game changed about him that Atticus didn't really mind.

ID:11595 LD:4

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As Atticus continued to search the grass lands high and low for the herbs he needed to complete his quest. Atticus decided that he might have better luck just acquiring the items through combat. Confident in his decision, Atticus began looking for any mobs that might be close by. Eying a bull that was only a few hundred yards away, Atticus slung his spear from his back and began running full speed ahead towards the boar. Entering the boars agro range, the boar took notice of Atticus and began running full speed at him aswell. Drawing near the pair both leaped into the air launching their attacks. Both attacks finding their mark, both Atticus and the boar were sent flying back into the dirt.

ID:11596 BD:9 MD:9

Atticus- hits for 2+1=3

Boar- hits for 2

Atticus-5/9

Boar-2/5

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Recovering quickly from the attack, Atticus dusted off his cloak and stood up straight. Staring down the boar, he remained calm and rigid, as if ice was running through his veins. snarling loudly, the boar once again charged towards Atticus. With lightening fast reactions, Atticus waited until the last minute to dodge the attack. As he twirled around out of the way of the attack, he brought the tip of his spear down through the head of the boar, staking it to the ground. Within seconds the boar burst into a thousand shards and left there on the ground was the loot orb. "Half way there" Atticus said aloud as he picked up the loot orb and activated it.

ID:11908 BD:10 LD:9 MD:4

Atticus-hits for 3+1=4

Boar-attack fails

Atticus-5/9

Boar-0/5(drops 1 mat)

2/2-river weed

2/3-green herb

0/3-red berry