Tales of Alidaire: The Corruption

Sonia waits!

Sonia held position, knowing there was nothing for her to do now. It would be best to stay where she was.

"Be Careful!"

She knew they would, but it couldn't hurt to remind them before they did something stupid.

Valefor moves to R5!

Zero moves to cell N-2

Zero followed Rosetta, not exactly caring about anything except getting to the bear and then out of this irritating maze.

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{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} D
{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} E
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{~} {~} {t} {t} {X} {t} {t} {t} {t} G
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{t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} J
{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} K
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{t} {R} {t} {t} {t} {t} {V} { } {*} M
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Enemy Phase.

Rizzo waits.

The sound of slightly trickling water became louder. However, the silence was becoming unnerving. Where was the thing they were supposed to kill??

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{~} {~} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} B
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{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} D
{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} E
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{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} L
{t} {R} {t} {t} {t} {t} {V} { } {*} M
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{t} {t} {O} { } { } { } { } {t} {t} U
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Player Phase 4!

Valincar moves to M8.

Valincar investigates the Strange Switch!

Carefully, Valincar hovered over to the small altar with the glowing jewel. "Be on the alert!" he called out suddenly and pressed down on the jewel. Surprisingly, the jewel was easily forced down and a clicking sound bounced off of the tree walls of the magical labyrinth. There was no telling what would come about by the pressing of the switch.

Lily moved to O-4

Lily stopped when she heard Valincar's cry of warning. Suddenly, Lily's entire body shook, a cold feeling rushing up her spine. Lily shook her head and pulled out her bow from the wooden case on her back. Carefully she stole an arrow from her quiver and placed it onto the bowstring, ready for something to appear.

Zero moves to cell K-2

Zero, hearing Valincar’s warning drew her dagger. She wasn’t exactly happy about where this is going, as this may change the labyrinth in a way that it’ll take them longer to find the bear and even longer to kill it.

Zero waits

Almair moves to O-2!

Valincar was giving off a warning, so Almair readied his blade. Almair continued walking, ending up past Czes, but stopped when he hit the turn. He looked to his right and could finally see the water, but it was behind a few trees. He figured this was far enough for now.

Almair waits!

Valefor moves to P5!

Valefor flew without having to worry about someone stealin his target position. Valefor however noticed the trees growing lower and was forced to land in front of Lilly. It might not have been very far but it was a start.

Sonia waits!

Valincar investigates the Strange Switch!

. . .

The Magical Seal is released!

There was a brilliant violet glow as the switch was activated. Up the nearby corridor, another similar violet light shined brightly, alerting the phantom to the results of his test. Whatever they were after must be in that direction. But then, a violet fireball appeared above the altar and surged in a southern direction eliminating all trees in its way. It traveled a bit before taking a sharp turn around the area where the party entered.

A Pixie Flare appears!

Pixie Flare destroys Tree (N9), Tree (O9), Tree (P9), Tree (Q9), Tree (R9), Tree (S9), Tree (S8), and Tree (S7)!

The Strange Switch sinks into the ground!

Valincar peeked down the new corridor only to see a violet glyph appear on the floor at the turn. It began to glow and he was horrified as he saw what materialized from the light: another Great Bear!

Ozzir appears at S9!
HP: 120
MP: 70
Atk: 20
Def: 19
Int: 10
Spr: 11
Move: 3 cells

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{~} {~} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} B
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{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} D
{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} E
{~} {~} {t} {~} { } { } {t} {t} {t} F
{~} {~} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} G
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{t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} I
{t} {R} { } { } { } { } { } {t} {t} J
{t} {Z} {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} K
{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} L
{t} {C} {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {V} { } M
{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} {t} {t} { } N
{t} {A} { } {L} { } {t} {t} {t} { } O
{t} {t} {t} {t} {E} {t} {t} {t} { } P
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{t} {t} {O} { } { } { } { } {t} {t} U
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Enemy Phase.

The silence was shattered as Valincar pressed the switch. The labyrinth became bathed in violet light and now, a very prominent roar came from the north part of the labyrinth entrance. However, it was not solo. From near the very front of the maze came another roar that came from another Great Bear that had been transported to the maze via a pixie's magic glyph. Things were about to get much more lively.

Rizzo moves to C6.

Rizzo waits.

Ozzir uses Barrel Blow on Shadow! 28 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 60/70

Ozzir waits.

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{~} {~} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} B
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{t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} I
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{t} {C} {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {V} { } M
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{t} {t} {O} { } { } { } { } {t} {t} U
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Player Phase 5!

Valincar moves to P9.

The bear down the hallway had to be taken down. Valincar hovered around the corner and rushed towards it. As he made his way closer, he noticed the bear attacking someone with a strange spinning move of some sort. He could only hope that the victim would be okay. Seeing as how the bear seemed more physically oriented, Valincar knew he would be all right. If he could just get the thing's attention...

Valincar summons Rock Doll to Q9!

MP: 33/40

Instead of casting the Dark spell he was thinking about, a sudden thought snapped him from his reverie as he snapped his fingers which caused his Rock Doll to emerge from the ground. "Rock Doll, prepare for battle!" Valincar knew that with the Rock Doll's high defense, it would last a long time. Dark spells could wait.

Sonia peeked once and almost screamed. A new path had opened up and with it another bear. She hid away and knew that if this bear was free, the other must be too. Raising her staff she chanted quietly, focusing on the mana. Suddenly a Burst of cold came forth and it started to snow. A Woman came towards Sonia with a cold look. Before Sonia could speak though, the Woman sent a blast of cold towards the bear before going after the other.

Sonia casts Shiva on the Enemy Party!
(Damage: 120% INT/Effect: --/Element: Ice)

Valefor moves to S5!

Upon noticing the new bear, Valefor flew back towards the entrance. He was not about to let Sonia get hurt because he wasn't there to protect her. He landed nearby and waited to fight the bear.

Valefor waits!

Sonia
Mp: 26/40

Lily moves to Q-5

"Valincar! Shadow!" Lily shouted, her concern for her two allies coming forth in her actions as she ran back towards Shadow. She skidded to a halt, not wanting to show herself before the bear just yet. "Valincar! Are you alright?" Lily shouted back in the general direction of where her friend was. Shadow seemed to be hurt, but the warrior was tough, he could handle a few scratches. The only reason Lily worried about Valincar, is because she couldn't see him.

Shadow takes 22 Damage.
HP: 23/45

Shadow backed away in pain as the animal torpedo hit his body with full force, announcing the start of a secondary battle apart from the supposed encounter with Rizzo. Blood started to pour from his severed left arm and side, landing like a crimson cascade to the unnoticed ground.

Shadow moves to S5, then S4.

Upon seeing Lily's concern about both him and Valincar, Shadow replied from the corner he had just gotten in to.
"Ngh... I'm OK, Lily." Shadow replied, sustaining the continuous pain from his wound. "Valincar should be too. Looks like I'm going to need a little support here..."

Shadow waits...

Almair moves to L-2!

Almair listened as the gate fell along with some trees. He whipped his sword back in forth in the air, getting ready to fight. When he stopped he ran forward, stopping in front of Czeslaw.

Rizzo takes 1 Dmg!

HP: 119/120

Ozzir takes 1 Dmg!

HP: 119/120

A mysterious giggling echoed throughout the corridors of the maze entrance. The mischievousness emanated from the laughter and caused shivers to go up and down the spines of the party members. There was a fairly soft popping noise and suddenly Czeslaw felt himself pushed to the ground. When he looked up, he saw a strange violet seal that prevented further passage into the labyrinth. The party listened as the giggling faded away.

Czeslaw is forced to O2 by....something!

A Magic Seal appears in O3!

After the light from summoning his Rock Doll vanished, Valincar noticed something glowing behind him. It was another strange seal. Unfortunately, he was completely ignorant of what else was occurring in the maze.

A Magic Seal appears in N9!

From the sound of water to the north came a slight rumbling sound. Unfortunately, the enchanted trees provided no cracks to see what it was. Also, near the second bear came the sound of a tree incinerating followed by slight rumbling. Something was going on, but it was unclear; the maze would hold tight to its mysteries.

A Strange Switch appears in D1!

A Strange Switch appears in P7!

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{~} {~} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} B
{~} {~} {t} { } {~} {R} {t} {t} {t} C
{*} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} D
{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} E
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{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} { } { } { } M
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Rock Doll is Summoned!

Rock Doll
HP: 20
MP: 5
Atk: 11
Def: 99
Int: 0
Spr: 0
Move: 1 cell

Enemy Phase.

Rizzo moves to A5.

Rizzo waits.

Ozzir moves to S8.

Ozzir uses Barrel Blow on Valefor! 28 Dmg!

MP: 50/70

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{~} {~} {t} { } { } { } {t} {t} {t} B
{~} {~} {t} { } {~} { } {t} {t} {t} C
{*} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} D
{~} {~} {~} {~} {~} { } {t} {t} {t} E
{~} {~} {t} {~} { } { } {t} {t} {t} F
{~} {~} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} G
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{t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} I
{t} { } { } { } {R} { } { } {t} {t} J
{t} {Z} {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} K
{t} {A} {t} {t} {t} {t} { } {t} {t} L
{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} { } { } { } M
{t} { } {t} {t} {t} {t} {t} {t} {X} N
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{t} {t} {t} {S} {E} { } { } {O} { } S
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{t} {t} {O} { } { } { } { } {t} {t} U
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Player Phase 6!

Valincar then heard Lily's shouts. "Yes! I am fine! But....," his voice trailed off as he glanced back at the seal. "There's some sort of magic seal over here; it's practically a dead end!" He sighed and gathered up some ghostly determination. "Let's take this one out quick so we can help the others! Rock Doll, go forth!"

The Rock Doll took a couple of extremely slow steps forward, but enough so that Valincar could take its previous position so he could safely cast a spell.

Rock Doll moves to R9.

Rock Doll waits.

Valincar raised his hand into the air and summoned the darkness within the labyrinth to swarm around and damage the bear. Hopefully, its spirit would not be so high. Hopefully.

Valincar moves to Q9.

Valincar casts Dark on Ozzir! 18 Dark Dmg! (INT)

MP: 19/40

Lily sighed with relief. Valincar was okay, that was good. But Lily noticed something glitter when she moved, and immediately took cover behind a tree. She slowly looked around the tree to where the light had come from. A small jewel on a pedestal stood, covered up by the trees. It was a wonder how Lily could spot the device, but thanks to her position, it revealed itself to her.

"There's some sort of jewel on a pedestal between these trees! I can't reach it though, the trees are too thick!" Lily called to the others. "We need some fire!"

Lily then heard a commotion, apparently the bear was getting closer, and had attacked Sonia's summon. "Sonia! Watch yourself!" Lily called, taking a step forward. She peeked around the trees to spy on the bear. Slowly she began to channel mana to her eyes, causing them to dilate and focus on the bear in front of her.

Lily moves to R-5

Lily casts Lock-On!

[MP: 27/35]

Zero moves to cell J-4

During this time, Zero had spaced out. Leaning against a tree and stopped paying attention to anything. But the sudden changes in the labyrinth snapped her out of her daydream, noticing that the only ways out of the maze were completely blocked off, Zero sighed and caught up to Rosetta. Hopefully she could help stall Rizzo until the others kill the second bear.

Zero waits.

Sonia
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 26/40

Valefor
Hp: 4/30
Mp: 20/20

Sonia's heart skipped a beat as Valefor took a hit. She held back tears as her friend barely held onto life. She couldn't run to his aid though, doing so would be suicide. She couldn't help him, and she should have been able to. She blinked back tears and raised her staff in a sign of defence. As a Tear hit the ground, her staff began to glow.

Sonia activates D-Ability, Star Roulette!
Shiva is summoned, Arctic Masterpiece!
(Damage: 100% Pierce INT/Effect: Freeze All Surviving Foes/Element: Ice)

Valefor took the hit from the great bear, falling to the ground. It tried to get up but fell, a painfilled cry escaping it. It looked around and focused on the bear. If he was to go down, the bear wouldn't be left alive.

Valefor uses Energy Beam on Ozzir!
(Damage: 100%/Effect: Immobilize 50%/Element: --)

Sonia
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 26/40

Valefor
Hp: 4/30
Mp: 14/20

Shadow moves to T4, then T5.
Shadow waits...

Almair moves to J-3!

Hearing the door shut, Almair was now trapped in one section of the labyrinth. At the end of it lied a hungry bear, which he didn't want to face. Almair prepared for battle one last time.

Almair waits!