Re: Tales of Alidaire: Heart of the World

by Xenosaga Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:13 pm

"Really," Ryas agreed with the wind maiden, nodding her thanks at her and Trinity. It was a really good thing she wasn't the only one capable of healing now. Still, with more attacks directed at her, the more damage she could convert back into mana. Man, it was so much easier to cast spells now without having to worry about the lack of mana issue.

"Well, at least that's one down," the Witch added as she turned to direct an attack on the soldier the cat was attacking. She frowned upon seeing the protection he had disappear but knew he could hold his own until Clara got it back up again. She glared at the soldier came out of the blaze brunt but not on fire. "What the hell are these things made out of?"

[Ryas] casts Fira on [Seven]. 38 Fire INT DMG. Chance of Burn.
MP: 66/80 Times Used: 7/30

"They're quite sturdy," Tenkai commented nonchalantly, brushing off the attacks on her being like water on oil. Seeing now that the defenses of the soldier were lowered, she brought out her strings and wrapped the card in them, making sure to pull on them tightly. With it now at her mercy, she tugged it forward, only to tear through the poor soldier like paper. Pieces of the former card fell to the floor as Tenkai brought her strings back onto her person.

[Tenkai] uses Wire Constriction on [Eight] twice. 29 ATK DMG. 16 hits.
MP: 6/50

Bloodlust activates. ATK increases by 20%.

"And now that's two down," the assassin murmured, smirking from under her mask. Her eye shined with an eerie light and the lust for blood she was always holding back leaked out a bit. But it wasn't important so she ignored it. Let them feel her thirst. It was unfortunate that these soldiers did not bleed red. Turning away from the paper mess, Tenkai moved on upward, over to where a dead tree was, along with the telekinetic and a card soldier. Oh, this would be fun.

[Tenkai] moves to [B-2].

by **Silver** Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:16 pm

Clara *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 45/45
Mp: 37/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris *Extraordinary Mind* *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 41/45
Mp: 75/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

Chris casts Mind Frying: Shocking Energies on Nine! 29 Int Lightning Damage!

Chris once again raised her hand and brought it down quickly. In seconds another bolt of energy was forced from the sky and brought down upon her enemy. It was definitely the most useful move in this situation, if only these things could also be affected by her debilitating spell.

Clara casts Gliss of Protection on the Ally and Neutral Parties! Bestows Protect!

Clara's hands danced from end to end of the organ, causing the weakening shield of light to reestablish themselves. They had almost lost Ryas even with the spell up, if it went down the Witch was sure to fall. This was the Organist's way of preventing her friend from falling and being forced to revive later on.

Clara *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 45/45
Mp: 13/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris *Extraordinary Mind* *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 41/45
Mp: 68/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:17 pm

Three takes 84 Dmg!

Three KO!

Seven takes 63 Dmg!

HP: 144/250

Seven evades Burn!

R-Ability Counterattack activates!

Seven counterattacks Ryas! 2 hits! 24 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Eight takes 176 Dmg!

Eight KO!

Nine takes 45 Dmg!

HP: 122/250

Nine counterattacks Chris! 2 hits! 24 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Phase 03-B: To Marmoreal

Location: Dead Plains - Marmoreal's Reach

Objective: Defeat the card soldiers while protecting Alice!

Atmosphere: Epitome of Repose (The White Queen's castle looms off in the distance. We can't stop now! / Ally Party DEF +3)

{ } {t} { } { } { } {O} { } { } { } A
{ } {E} { } {H} { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } {N} { } { } {T} { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {C} D
{ } { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {t} E
{ } { } { } {S} { } {R} {K} { } { } F
{ } { } { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {F} { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Kazega's Meditation Zone fades.

The Party's Regen has 3 turns left.

The Party's MP Regen has 43 turns left.

Tenkai's Mirage has 2 turns left.

The Party's Protect has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

One moves to A4.

One uses Stack on Chris! 36 Dmg! (ATK) [Stack: 1]

MP: 103/135

Five moves to H7.

Five attacks Kazega! 2 hits! 24 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Seven uses Lunge on Cheshire! 24 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 121/135

Seven waits.

Nine moves to C4.

Nine uses Stack on Chris! 38 Dmg! (ATK) [Stack: 2]

MP: 107/135

{ } {t} { } {O} { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {E} { } {H} { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } {N} { } {T} { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {C} D
{ } { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {t} E
{ } { } { } {S} { } {R} {K} { } { } F
{ } { } { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {F} { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

The Enemy party's DEF Reduction has 2 turns left.

Neutral Phase.

Cheshire attacks Seven! 2 hits! 18 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Being speared didn't make Cheshire uncomfortable at all. It almost seemed as if the weapon had done nothing to him. "What a paradox you've been presented with," the cat crooned and disappeared, forming back into existence above the card soldier's head, smacking it roughly a couple of times. "You know why a rabbit's foot is so lucky compared to that of a cat's?" the cat's voiced purred as his body disappeared once again only to reappear somewhere farther away where the card soldier couldn't see him. His body became as mist and up in the sky, his grin formed upon the moon and spoke. "I haven't the faintest idea either; I'm glad we see eye to eye." With that, he unleashed a huge swarm of bats like he had before, the little winged creatures flying down to bite and claw and distract the soldiers before flying off to wherever they were heading.

S-Ability Disappear activates! [User is removed from battle]

R-Ability Reform activates! [User is forced to reappear][User reappears at J5][Next attack is Critical]

S-Ability Disappear activates! [+28 MP Recovered]

MP: 55/55

Cheshire uses Grinning Moon on all enemies! 33 Dmg! CRITICAL!! [Chance of Bleeding]

MP: 31/55

The cat's body reformed one last time in his original spot with his body coming first and saving the grin for last. He picked at his teeth with his claws as if merely passing the time.

Cheshire waits.

Alice waits.

{ } {t} { } {O} { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {E} { } {H} { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } {N} { } {T} { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {C} D
{ } { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {t} E
{ } { } { } {S} { } {R} {K} { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {F} { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Cheshire's Regen/MP Regen has 3 turns left.

Alice's Regen/MP Regen has 3 turns left.

Cheshire's Protect has 2 turns left.

Alice's Protect has 2 turns left.

Player Phase 5!

Trinity (Keyblade Knight) *PROTECT* *REGEN [12]* *MP REGEN [8]*
HP: 79/80
MP: 31/55
Atk: 21
Def: 14 --- 17
Int: 14
Spr: 12
Move: 3 cells

Kazega (Wind Maiden) *PROTECT* *REGEN [9]* *MP REGEN [11]*
HP: 53/60
MP: 43/70
Atk: 15
Def: 11 --- 14
Int: 15
Spr: 11
Move: 4 cells

Ryas (Witch) *PROTECT* *REGEN [5]* *MP REGEN [12]*
HP: 11/35
MP: 80/80
Atk: 6
Def: 10 --- 13
Int: 24
Spr: 12
Move: 2 cells

Tenkai (Shadow Assassin) *PROTECT* *REGEN [12]* *MP REGEN [8]* *HASTE*
HP: 68/80
MP: 30/50
Atk: 24
Def: 13 --- 16
Int: 6
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells --- 6 cells

Clara (Grand Pianist) *PROTECT* *REGEN [7]* *MP REGEN [11]*
HP: 45/45
MP: 24/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris (Telekinetic) *PROTECT* *REGEN [7]* *MP REGEN [11]*
HP: 17/45
MP: 72/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

One (Card Soldier)
HP: 133/250
MP: 103/135
Atk: 24
Def: 19
Int: 9
Spr: 13
Move: 3 cells

Three (Card Soldier) *KO*

Five (Card Soldier)
HP: 193/250
MP: 135/135
Atk: 24
Def: 19 --- 14
Int: 9
Spr: 13
Move: 3 cells

Seven (Card Soldier)
HP: 128/250
MP: 121/135
Atk: 24
Def: 19 --- 14
Int: 9
Spr: 13
Move: 3 cells

Eight (Card Soldier) *KO*

Nine (Card Soldier)
HP: 108/250
MP: 107/135
Atk: 24
Def: 19 --- 14
Int: 9
Spr: 13
Move: 3 cells

Alice (Lost Girl) *INVISIBLE* *REGEN* *MP REGEN* *PROTECT*
HP: 40/40
MP: 25/25
Atk: 5
Def: 9
Int: 3
Spr: 16
Move: 2 cells

Cheshire (Evaporator) *MIST BODY* *REGEN [11]* *MP REGEN [8]* *PROTECT*
HP: 75/75
MP: 39/55
Atk: 18
Def: 14
Int: 10
Spr: 12
Move: Infinite

{C} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent. Requires Chest Key x1.)

{t} - Dead Tree (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Brute Strength (Uproots dead tree. Range: Adjacent. Requires ATK > 19.)
---COMBO: Tree Toss (Throws tree at target causing 15% Max HP Dmg. Range: 6 cells. Requires Brute Strength to have been used previously.)

Trinity moves to E6.

Getting closer to Ryas in order to cast spell on the confused card soldier near her, she realized that the witch was still pretty badly hurt. Closing her eyes, she cast another healing spell, the golden bell of light forming above the woman. As it rang slowly, a shower of sparkling light fell upon her, mending up what injuries they could before the bell itself burst into a cloud of golden sparkles itself. "Ryas, make sure to distance yourself after you attack; these bastards are pretty good at countering," she advised, keeping her keyblades at the ready. She could feel mana still continuously pulsing and propogating within her allowing a greater number of usages of magic. It was a welcome relief after some trying battles in the past.

Trinity casts Cura on Ryas! Trinity and Kazega are affected! [+22 HP Recovery]

MP: 13/55

Kazega moves to G7.

S-Ability Force Repulsion activates! [Five is forced to J7]

Kazega took a bold step forward, her dominating presence seeming to stir the winds. A might gust blew outwards, knocking the card soldier away from Ryas once again. She didn't care if she got hurt; she was doing fairly well this battle. The witch, however, was not in a good condition at the moment. It was better this way. Kazega waved a fan in front of her causing a veil of wind to surround her and cleanse her mind. Her previous one had faded, as she expected, but in order to continue the devastation, she knew she would need extra power.

Kazega uses Meditation Zone! [User INT +40%][Bestows Regen]

MP: 31/70

by Xenosaga Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:19 pm

She was being lectured by girls younger than her.

Life sucked balls.

Ryas resisted the urge to drop everything and run for the nearest wall so she could slam herself into a concussion. She hated being lectured. Despised it with every fiber of her being. She already knew she was getting her ass kicked but she was magic user by practice and not a tanker! Fucking shit, she cursed mentally, glaring viciously at the grassy earth. The grass seemed to tremble under the weight of her rage.

After a moment of struggling with herself, she got a hold of her anger and pushed it down. She needed a break. Taking a deep breath, Ryas walked as calmly as she could out of the soldier's counterattack range. Which wasn't very far but enough.

[Ryas] moves to [E-7].

As soon as she reached the spot she was aiming for, the Witch spun on her heel and pointed directly at the feet of a card. Instead of tendrils of fire curling around the soldier, a pillar of flame burst from the ground to envelope it in flames. Feeling her rage ebb as the fire blazed, she crossed her arms and scowled. Even if it didn't burn as she wanted it to, it was her most powerful attack at the moment.

[Ryas] casts Fira on [Seven]. 38 Fire INT DMG. Chance of Burn.
MP: 66/80 Times Used: 8/30

This was becoming quite bothersome. The cards were tougher than they looked. Still, that didn't mean Tenkai would stop throwing dead trees at them. Oh no, quite the contrary. She was hoping one of the tree would break open and spill out a mass of maggots, termites and larvae over the soldier she chose to throw it at. It would be a wonderful sight to see. The thought fueling her need for amusement, the assassin ripped yet another tree from its place in the deep earth and launched that tree at one of the cards by the telekinetic. Tenkai couldn't seem to remember her name. No matter, she was insignificant.

[Tenkai] uses Trigger Command: Brute Strength on [Dead Tree] on [A-2]. [Tenkai] combos it with Tree Toss on [One].

Of course, that didn't mean she was done yet. She was just getting started. Whipping out her strings, she entangled a different card from the one she threw a tree at and pulled it toward her. As soon as it was within reach, Tenkai shred through the soldier like paper. Which, ironically, that was what a card was. Flicking the torn pieces of a once living card soldier, Tenkai crossed her arms, her claws digging into her skin and drawing what could have been blood, but her clothing's fabric made it too hard to see.

This was far too easy. For her, anyway. As for the rest. Tenkai almost laughed.

[Tenkai] uses Wire Constriction on [Nine]. 29 ATK DMG. 8 hits.
MP: 14/50

by **Silver** Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:40 pm

Clara *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 45/45
Mp: 24/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris *Extraordinary Mind* *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 17/45
Mp: 72/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

Chris' R-Ability, Psychic Celerity activates! Bestows Permanent Haste as long as Hp remains under 50% maximum!

Chris moves to G2!

Chris casts Mind Frying: Shocking Energies on Seven! 29 Int Lightning Damage!

Chris casts Mind Frying: Shocking Energies on Seven! 29 Int Lightning Damage!

As soon as the cards toppled onto her, Chris reacted rather violently, creating a pulse of energy that knocked them off of her. She quickly levitated up, a rather large surge of energy surrounding her as she darted away. Though the attacks had hurt, the enemies would be the ones feeling true pain now. As soon as she was a considerable distance away, she brought both hands into the air and slammed them down. Two large bolts of lightning rained down on the nearest card.

Clara attacks the Enemy Party! 18 Int Damage! 2 Hits!

Clara's fingers continued to race across the keys frantically as the notes pounded in the direction of their enemies. It was not any more powerful than previously, but at least it was something. With the light restoring health and mana, this was just a way to pass the time until she needed to cast another buff.

Clara *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 45/45
Mp: 24/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris *Extraordinary Mind* *Psychic Celerity* *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 17/45
Mp: 58/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

by **Masquerade** Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:07 pm

One takes 48 Dmg!

HP: 85/250

Five takes 10 Dmg!

HP: 183/250

Seven takes 163 Dmg!

Seven KO!

Nine takes 98 Dmg!

HP: 10/250

Phase 03-B: To Marmoreal

Location: Dead Plains - Marmoreal's Reach

Objective: Defeat the card soldiers while protecting Alice!

Atmosphere: Epitome of Repose (The White Queen's castle looms off in the distance. We can't stop now! / Ally Party DEF +3)

{ } { } { } {O} { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {E} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } {N} { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {C} D
{ } { } { } { } {A} {T} {R} { } {t} E
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } {H} { } { } { } { } {K} { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } {F} { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

The Party's Regen has 2 turns left.

The Party's MP Regen has 2 turns left.

Tenkai's Mirage has 1 turn left.

The Party's Protect has 2 turns left.

Kazega's Meditation Zone has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

One moves to A2.

One uses Stack on Tenkai! 36 Dmg! (ATK) [Stack: 1]

MP: 85/135

Five moves to I7.

Five uses Lunge on Kazega! 39 Dmg! BLOOD LOSS!! (ATK)

MP: 121/135

Nine moves to C2.

Nine uses Stack on Tenkai! 38 Dmg! (ATK) [Stack: 2]

MP: 89/135

{ } {O} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {E} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } {N} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {C} D
{ } { } { } { } {A} {T} {R} { } {t} E
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } {H} { } { } { } { } {K} { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {F} { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

The Enemy Party's DEF Reduction has 1 turn left.

Neutral Phase.

S-Ability Disappear activates! [User is removed from battle]

R-Ability Reform activates! [User is forced to reappear][User appears at E2][Next attack is Critical]

S-Ability Disappear activates! [+28 MP Recovered]

MP: 55/55

"Aaaah, such tenacity. Perhaps he holds something dear to him he wishes not to lose?" the cat questioned aloud nonsensically to no one in particular before disappearing into mist only to reappear on Trinity's shoulder. "Like you?" He disappeared again only to have his head reappear in front of Chris, floating around her body. "Seems like you've already lost something you hold dear, tsk tsk," he said to the telekinetic, clucking his tongue before disappearing and finally fully reappearing behind the weakened card soldier. He aimed a paw at it and fired it off like a projectile, the dismembered claw striking the soldier in the back.

Cheshire uses Dismembered Claw on Nine! 41 Dmg! CRITICAL!! (ATK) [Sure Hit]

MP: 43/55

Alice waits.

{ } {O} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } {E} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {C} D
{ } {C} { } { } {A} {T} {R} { } {t} E
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } {H} { } { } { } { } {K} { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {F} { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Cheshire's Regen/MP Regen has 2 turns left.

Alice's Regen/MP Regen has 2 turns left.

Cheshire's Protect has 1 turn left.

Alice's Protect has 1 turn left.

Player Phase 6!

Trinity (Keyblade Knight) *PROTECT* *REGEN [12]* *MP REGEN [8]*
HP: 80/80
MP: 21/55
Atk: 21
Def: 14 --- 17
Int: 14
Spr: 12
Move: 3 cells

Kazega (Wind Maiden) *PROTECT* *REGEN [9]* *MP REGEN [11]*
HP: 57/60
MP: 42/70
Atk: 15
Def: 11 --- 14
Int: 15 --- 21
Spr: 11
Move: 4 cells

Ryas (Witch) *PROTECT* *REGEN [5]* *MP REGEN [12]*
HP: 35/35
MP: 78/80
Atk: 6
Def: 10 --- 13
Int: 24
Spr: 12
Move: 2 cells

Tenkai (Shadow Assassin) *PROTECT* *REGEN [12]* *MP REGEN [8]* *HASTE*
HP: 59/80
MP: 22/50
Atk: 24
Def: 13 --- 16
Int: 6
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells --- 6 cells

Clara (Grand Pianist) *PROTECT* *REGEN [7]* *MP REGEN [11]*
HP: 45/45
MP: 35/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris (Telekinetic) *PROTECT* *REGEN [7]* *MP REGEN [11]*
HP: 27/45
MP: 69/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

One (Card Soldier)
HP: 85/250
MP: 85/135
Atk: 24
Def: 19
Int: 9
Spr: 13
Move: 3 cells

Three (Card Soldier) *KO*

Five (Card Soldier)
HP: 183/250
MP: 121/135
Atk: 24
Def: 19 --- 14
Int: 9
Spr: 13
Move: 3 cells

Seven (Card Soldier) *KO*

Eight (Card Soldier) *KO*

Nine (Card Soldier) *KO*

Alice (Lost Girl) *INVISIBLE* *REGEN* *MP REGEN* *PROTECT*
HP: 40/40
MP: 25/25
Atk: 5
Def: 9
Int: 3
Spr: 16
Move: 2 cells

Cheshire (Evaporator) *MIST BODY* *REGEN [11]* *MP REGEN [8]* *PROTECT*
HP: 75/75
MP: 51/55
Atk: 18
Def: 14
Int: 10
Spr: 12
Move: Infinite

{C} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent. Requires Chest Key x1.)

{t} - Dead Tree (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Brute Strength (Uproots dead tree. Range: Adjacent. Requires ATK > 19.)
---COMBO: Tree Toss (Throws tree at target causing 15% Max HP Dmg. Range: 6 cells. Requires Brute Strength to have been used previously.)

Trinity was taken aback by the Cheshire cats words and blushed fiercely, her eyes wide in fear for something, but as he disappeared, she breathed a sigh of relief. She did have something that she held dear that she didn't want to lose, but refused to think about it. Now was not the time. It was the time to seize the advantage they had over the dwindling card soldiers. She briskly paced forward and slashed the air with a keyblade causing a column of flame to ascend around the card soldier that had been pestering Ryas and Kazega all this time figuring that Tenkai and Chris could handle the one she had been focused on prior to her healing duties.

"I think this might be it," Trinity stated with a smile, lowering her keyblade as she watched the towering inferno dissipate. They might not burn easily, but that didn't make fire any less dangerous for them.

Trinity casts Fira on Five! 18 Fire Dmg! (INT)

MP: 11/55

Trinity waits.

Kazega uses Verdant Squall on Five! 6 hits! 27 Wind Dmg per hit! (INT)

MP: 26/70

At the prospect of being over and done with this particular skirmish, Kazega seemed to gain a boost in her determination. Waving a fan, she caused the air to tremble with her sheer might and manipulation until solid blades of wind mana had been dislodged high above. With her fan, she directed each blade without blinking towards the card soldier that had assaulted her. Each blade that connected exploded in a small burst of wind, threatening to cause the thing to go tumbling. Kazega spared a glance at the castle in the distance, their next destination. She couldn't help but admire how beautiful the place was...

Kazega waits.

by **Silver** Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:20 am

Clara *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 45/45
Mp: 35/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris *Extraordinary Mind* *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 27/45
Mp: 69/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

Chris moves to D2!

Chris casts Mind Frying: Shocking Energies on One! 29 Int Lightning Damage!

The aura that covered her fade almost instantly after it got use thanks to Clara's powerful healing. Chris doubted they would need any more help from her support wise, there were only two of these enemies left. However, while she went to make the same attack she had been making, her eyes could not help but drift to the right. A chest sat there in the middle of the battlefield, something they would not want to look over.

"Someone might want to grab the stuff in that chest if they get the chance."

Clara attacks the Enemy Party! 18 Int Damage! 2 Hits!

Less need for any more support as the enemies started to fall rather quickly. The fact did not bother Clara, who simply played the same chord progressions that she had been playing.

Clara *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 45/45
Mp: 35/75
Atk: 6
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 18
Spr: 16
Move: 0 cells

Chris *Extraordinary Mind* *Protect* *Regen* *Mp Regen*
Hp: 27/45
Mp: 62/75
Atk: 4
Def: 15 --- 18
Int: 16
Spr: 15
Move: 3 cells

by Xenosaga Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:13 pm

[Ryas] moves to [F-7].

"This thing's dead right?" Ryas asked no one in particular as Trinity's blaze of fire struck the card nearest to them. She whipped out her fan and started fanning herself, silently noting how hot the air was starting to become. Then again, with all the spells going around, it wasn't a surprise. She stopped when the wind from Kazega's attack practically blew all the heat from her face and frowned. Now it just got really cold. Snapping her fan shut, the Witch pointed it in the card's direction and a split second later, a pillar of fire erupted from the ground. "This guy would make a good campfire."

[Ryas] casts Fira on [Five]. 38 Fire INT DMG. Chance of Burn.
MP: 64/80 Times Used: 9/30

[Tenkai] uses Wire Constriction on [One]. 29 ATK DMG. 8 hits.
MP: 6/50

"Tenkai!" Ryas called over the assassin, having to shout due to their distance. "Get the chest over here, would you? Since you're already done with that guy." With the lightning attack from whatishername and Tenkai, the Witch had no doubt the soldier was effectively gone. Tenkai retrieved her strings with a flick of her wrist and gave the woman a sweeping bow.

"Your wish is my command," the silver white haired woman said smoothly before her image flickered and she disappeared from sight. Ryas turned her head in the opposite direction and wasn't surprised to find the woman by the chest already.

[Tenkai] moves to [D-8].

[Tenkai] opens the [Chest] on [D-9] with a [Chest Key].

by **Masquerade** Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:10 pm

Tenkai opens the Chest!

Chest reveals Lunatic Ring! [Inventory updated]

One takes 156 Dmg!

One KO!

Five takes 180 Dmg!

Five KO!

Phase 03-B: To Marmoreal

Location: Dead Plains - Marmoreal's Reach

Objective: Defeat the card soldiers while protecting Alice!

Atmosphere: Epitome of Repose (The White Queen's castle looms off in the distance. We can't stop now! / Ally Party DEF +3)

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {H} { } { } {C} { } { } {E} { } D
{ } {C} { } { } {A} {T} { } { } {t} E
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {R} { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {K} { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

The card soldiers have been defeated and Alice is safe!
PHASE COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+48 - Card Soldier x6
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+2 - No Items used
+2 - No Player Character KO
+1 - Treasures obtained

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 57

Trinity: 0/81 --- 57/81
Next Level: 57/81

Kazega: 35/81 --- 92/81
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 11/81

Ryas: 7/81 --- 64/81
Next Level: 64/81

Tenkai: 44/81 --- 101/81
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 20/81

Clara: 31/81 --- 88/81
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 7/81

Chris: 59/81 --- 116/81
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 35/81

Skill Points Awarded!

+1: Kazega, Tenkai, Clara, Chris
+0: Trinity, Ryas

The Party receives 60 Munny!

No Items found...

Edit your profiles, please~ Update will come shortly.

by Xenosaga Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:52 pm

With the battle finally over and done with, Ryas could bring herself to relax, if only a little. God knows what would appear around the corner. Just thinking of having to go through another battle was pissing her off. Still, she would appreciate it. Ryas could feel the power at the tips of her fingers but she still didn't have enough experience to call it forth. A nuisance, for her.

Making an irritated noise, she clicked her tongue and crossed her arms. Her gaze moved toward the castle in the distance and the Witch scowled. She hated palaces. She hated royalty too. Tenkai, seeing her expression, chuckled. It was so easy to read the woman's thoughts because it was all on her face. Fingering the item she had retrieved from the chest, the assassin smirked. No doubt the Witch would make use of this gift.

"Ryas." Ryas turned at the sound of her name and raised an eyebrow when Tenkai tossed something at her. She caught it, just barely, with both hands and examined it. Dark eyes widened by a fraction as the brunette felt the power flowing from the small ring with its silver band and peridot gem. Its shape was rather odd but she did not dwell on it. What mattered was the effects it brought forth.

"Thanks," Ryas said, her lips twitching into an almost smile. She was clearly pleased by the item, having always had a liking toward small accessories with mystical powers. It showed true mastery of the magicks to be able to bind such effects into such a small object without cracking it or having it explode. Slipping in onto her right middle finger, she smirked. "This will do quite nicely."

She couldn't wait to blast someone's face in now.

by **Masquerade** Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:12 am

Trinity watched as Ryas received her new little accessory. It was pretty ring that no doubt possessed a decent amount of power. It would be put to great use in the party's hands. The keyblade wielder turned to see Alice break free of her cloak, a smile upon her face as she marveled at the castle below. Cheshire floated around the girl before starting to drift away towards the castle. "We might want to hurry it up a bit, yes? Time only flies when you're having fun, not when standing around. Time moving in tandem with movement itself. Progress...progress...," he called out to the group before disappearing. Trinity shook her head with an uneasy grin.

"He'll leave us behind if we don't get going," she rallied the others, and with that, the group set off across the rest of the plains until they reached the castle.

They arrived at what seemed to a long paved pathway. The entirety of the castle was white, almost startling. To each side of the well-kept path grew trees, shooting upwards in a vain attempt to have their elegantly light pink foliage as subtle as a hidden blush touch the skies, the leaves wishing desperately to be clouds themselves. They rustled quietly in a cool breeze, a requiem of peace in a vastly disturbed land. The mighty empyrean that was the castle rested a bit farther away at the end of this enchanting path. Its slender spires and solid towers reached higher than the trees. It was an intense presence. The light gray stone that composed the castle seemed to loom down upon the visitors to its domain. The large open archway gave sight to the valiant gates, guarded by two figures that could not be made out from the party's distance. However, those figures were not the important ones, but instead, the large group of figures heading right towards them. Leading the way was an elegant woman wearing a dress of the purest white. A distressed, yet surprisingly diplomatic expression was engraved upon her beautiful face. Her dark eyes were offset by her pale skin and red lips. Long white hair cascaded over her shoulders and down her back. Behind her was a group of extravagantly dressed people, most likely nobles. Amazed looks were upon their faces as they came to a stop near the group.

The woman leading them looked from Trinity to Kazega to Ryas to Tenkai to Clara to Chris, but her eyes didn't finally settle until they found them upon Alice. "So you have come, our champion," the woman said, her hands out to each side of her daintily. She lowered her head in a slight bow. "And to you, brave warriors, who escorted her here, you have my thanks as well."

Trinity looked at the odd woman quizzically. "Wh-who are you, exactly? You couldn't be..."

"I am the White Queen, rightful ruler of this, what our young champion used to call...Wonderland."

by **Silver** Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:29 am

"It's not exactly full of 'wonder' anymore."

Chris crossed her arms with a frown as she looked around. While this palace was in better condition than the rest of the world is still was not 'Wonderland'. Though, there probably was a time when it was. What a time that must have been, to see this world in its true beauty. Shame they had to arrive now, when everything was bleak and full of despair.

"Though, you make it seem as if it has a different name."

A small smile that had placed itself on Clara when they arrived faded shortly upon meeting the queen. The woman was obviously distressed, and the Pianist did not blame her. In such chaotic times like these, it would be unheard of for someone like her to be any other way. Hopefully their arrival would help ease some of her stress.

by Xenosaga Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:38 pm

"It is an honor to meet you, dear White Queen," Tenkai greeted smoothly, giving the woman a deep, sweeping bow. Ryas snorted, a hand on her hips, and rolled her eyes. Tenkai straightened and tutted at the Witch, shaking a finger at the brunette. She had removed her claws long before they had entered. "Now, now, Ryas. You have to show the proper respect to her Majesty, the White Queen."

"Yeah, well," Ryas began in a snippy tone. "It's not like we protected Alice for her sake. I did it because I wanted to and I wasn't going to let Alice get killed." She then crossed her arms, glaring off to the side. "Besides, it's not like she's my queen or anything. She can't even protect her own kingdom. Like I'm going to acknowledge her any time soon." At this, Tenkai moved to Ryas' side and covered her mouth before any more inappropriate things spilled forth from her mouth.

"I apologize for my companion," the assassin said, an air of amusement surrounding her. "She just doesn't know when to be quiet." Ryas sneered from behind the silver haired woman's hand but made no attempt to remove it. It wasn't like she would be able to get it off. "She's also rather short tempered. She doesn't really mean what she says." The look on Ryas' face at this said it all.

'Like hell I don't.'

by **Masquerade** Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:45 pm

Trinity fired Ryas a quizzical look. Going around disrespecting royalty that they didn't know very well was not a good idea; she could have endangered them all. Of course, looking at the White Queen, she realized that this woman was probably not one that would likely throw them in any dungeons or something like that. The White Queen seemed to peer into Ryas's eyes for a mere moment before smiling sadly. "You're right. It matters not for whom you have saved this girl, our champion, but that you did do it at all." The woman kept her hands out to either side of her and gazed at Chris. "The true name of this place is Underland, but I do like our champion's version quite a bit. A land of wonder...what this place truly used to be." She moved closer towards Alice and took the girl's hand. "We have much to talk about, Alice." She waved a hand ever-so-slightly and a life-sized animated chess piece, a knight, stepped forward, bowing his head to the queen and then turning to bow his head deeply to Alice. He held out a hand, and Alice took it gently. "Escort her to my study; I'll speak with her there." The knight bowed again and walked off towards the castle with Alice. The queen turned to the party now, the sad smile still upon her face. It was if she wished to be happy, but the feeling was hanging just out of her reach. She could see it just dangling there...yet could not grasp it.

"So...that leaves me with my brave warriors not of this world," she said to them, her dark eyes unwavering, and her tone nonchalant. "It happens quite a bit, you see, but I wonder if you stumbled here by mistake or on purpose? Hm?"

"Definitely a mistake," Trinity spoke up. She wondered how much she was allowed to spill. They were given a set of guidelines or anything about traveling to other worlds. "We were on our way to another world in our...er, vessel, but something went wrong and we crash landed here," she explained, letting out a sigh of relief upon seeing that the queen was nodding in understanding. "B-but, it's a good thing we did. Your world has been infiltrated by a rather evil person. She has everyone convinced that she's the...um, right Alice? Because her name is Alice too. Regardless, she is a threat to this world as long as she is here, and the presence of the Heartless she commands can bring nothing but devastation." She looked to the others before returning her gaze to the queen.

Kazega had just been listening to everything. The cool breeze felt nice upon her skin, and she felt herself carried away by it, but she was forced to snap out of her reverie. "What is it that we should do from here?"

The White Queen nodded. "I imagine you all will want to capture this wrong Alice, but she is no threat here. We have our champion with us now. On the Frabjous Day, she will don her armor and wield the Vorpal Sword against my sister's champion, the Jabberwocky. On that day, I do believe that our precious Underland will finally be allowed to return to its past glory..." She sighed whimsically as she thought about it.

by **Silver** Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:00 pm

"That seems far from the case." Chris said, eyes narrowing on the White Queen. Though it was not a look meant to pose a threat, it was obvious that the Telekinetic had some sort of problem with the woman's plan. In truth she did, having traveled with Alice for a short time she, as well as the rest of the group, knew that the girl was not a fighter by any definition of the word. And yet she was expected to don armor and wield a blade to battle something known as the 'Jabberwocky'. It was highly irrational.

Clara was quick to speak up in response. "What our friend means, is that Alice isn't a fighter." Her lips pursed as she realized that might not have been the best thing to say. Not that it seemed like the White Queen would throw them in a dungeon or anything, but it was not the morally correct thing to say. And yet she continued to speak. "Unless you plan on teaching her to wield a weapon before this 'Frabjous Day'. And even then, pardon my saying so, I don't think it is a good idea. I don't know how far off this day is, but couldn't someone else combat this Jabberwocky?"

She found herself talking a little faster as her eyes darted around their group. They quickly passed over Chris, Ryas, and Kazega, only to settle on Tenkai for a short while. But her eyes quickly averted in Trinity's direction and settled there, the Pianist took a step in the direction of the Keyblade Knight. "Perhaps Trinity or one of us? We've been traveling awhile and have a good deal expertise when it comes to fighting."

by Xenosaga Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:18 pm

"Whoa, hold on a minute!" Ryas suddenly snapped, wrenching Tenkai's gloved hand from her mouth. She hadn't really been paying attention until the Queen's last sentences. She thrust the offending appendage into the assassin's chest, not really focusing on what she doing. Her narrowed eyes were locked onto the Queen with open intensity. "What the fuck is this Champion shit? Alice is going to do what?"

"In other words, she's going to be a hero," Tenkai hummed nonchalantly, answering the not question Ryas had posed. The Witch glared at her, showing that yes, she had understand what the Queen said, it was a rhetorical question. Tenkai shrugged her shoulders, unfazed by the hostility being displayed by the Witch.

Scowling darkly, Ryas returned to interrogating the woman she now wanted to punch in the face. Screw what the others thought, this was important to her. "So you're just going to slap some armor on her, give her a weapon, and throw her into the snake pit?" Hackles raised, fire flickered at Ryas' feet as her rage began to steadily rise. "Does she look like someone who can fight?! She probably doesn't even know HOW to use a sword! Are you TRYING to get her killed?!"

Tenkai took a step toward her, as if to stop her, but Ryas just thrust out a hand and an ice spike erupted from the ground to stop at her face. The assassin raised her hands in surrender and back down. She smirked, not at all offended by the action. She was rather entertained by the raw emotion emitting from the brunette's figure.

"And you!" the Witch spat, whirling on the pianist. She hadn't said anything to the woman before because she was fucking quiet as shit but this? This was crossing the line. "Who the fuck said you could volunteer us for this shit? Do we LOOK like handymen to you?! What the fuck is wrong with your brain?! If you haven't noticed, this isn't our world so they don't have the same rules as us! Not to mention, we don't even know what the FUCK a Jabberwocky IS! Are you trying to get Trinity fucking killed?! She's strong but she hasn't met her full potential yet! If she dies, it's on YOUR FUCKING HEAD!!"

by **Silver** Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:25 pm

Clara was taken aback by Ryas, bring her right arm up in defense to the Witch's yelling. But as soon as the angered woman finished, the Pianist's arm dropped. "At least one of us might stand a chance. You said it yourself, Alice doesn't know how to use a sword." Her tone was not one of anger, rather one of defense.

"She also said someone else, perhaps one of the members of our group. She didn't sign us up for anything." Chris spoke up crossing her arms again, her eyes settling on the Witch this time. "She never said it had to be one of us; Just not Alice."

by Xenosaga Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:43 pm

"Oh, so you think that makes things SO much better," the Witch continued in a low, menacing tone. "So just to protect Alice, you're ready to give up one of us? The people who have been traveling with you since we fell into Trinity's world? Why don't you use your fucking head for once?" Ryas was ready to destroy these girls. Retorting against her while she was in this state wasn't a very smart move.

"If any of them," Ryas waved her hand around them, indicating the Queen and the castle. "Could go up against the Jabborwocky, they would have done so by now. Do they look like weaklings to you? Not to mention, they mentioned Champions. Do you know what that implies? Representatives. These are THEIR rules. You want to break them? Go ahead. But start thinking about the goddamned consequences before you blurt out something as retarded as that. And don't try dragging US down with you. I'm not letting one of us die because of YOUR naive beliefs." She was practically spitting out her words.

Ryas couldn't BELIEVE the disgusting nonsense she was hearing. They thought they were being logical? Had they somehow forgotten Kalaya and Aruu? If they had gone one on one with them, they wouldn't have come out those battles alive! And now they thought going one on one against a Jabberwocky was a smart idea? Did they even care? WELL FUCK THEM.

"Ryas," Tenkai finally spoke, appearing behind the Witch. Ryas jerked her head around and was about to spit fire at the assassin when the silver haired woman placed a placating hand on her shoulder. It was then she realized her doll was patting her face, as if trying to tell her to get a hold of herself. "Mind your blood pressure."

"Whatever," she half hissed, half mumbled. Her murderous expression did not recede even a bit and she looked as if she was just WAITING for a retort so she could start raging again.

by **Masquerade** Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:20 pm

The White Queen seemed to flinch, taking a few worried steps back away from the witch. Her words were fierce and accusing, but she didn't know anything. She went on about rules, but she seemed to neglect the fact that it was those very rules that called for Alice to ride out upon the battlefield to slay the Jabberwocky. Yet, she found herself at a loss for words. It was true that the Alice that had arrived at the palace was hardly a warrior, but the White Queen knew. It was after realizing this that her stance became firm, but it seemed that she was interrupted by more rage pouring from the woman at the response of her allies.

"Well...," Trinity stated in complete shock. She knew Ryas was temperamental, but this was something else. Through the sheer wrath emitted from the woman, however, she sensed the compassion that lie beneath it all. Trinity herself couldn't believe the words that came out of the queen's mouth. How could Alice be expected to go out and defeat some...whatever a Jabberwocky was? Surely it was some fierce monster of sorts. There was no telling. But 'Alice' and 'fighting' didn't belong in the same sentence together. Trinity firmly walked over to Ryas and placed a hand on her other shoulder. "Thank you, Ryas. That might have been a bit harsh for Her Majesty, but I understand completely," she told the witch in a hushed voice with a bit of an embarrassed smile on her face. It was then that she glanced at Clara.

"We can't fight a Jabberwocky," Trinity stated to her in a calm voice. "We don't even know what it is. I know you have Alice's safety in mind, but we can't do anything for these people if we're dead." She gazed over at the now somewhat meek queen, shying away and melting from her defiant composure. The nobles around her all had sad looks on their faces. "We'll think of something." She stepped up to the queen. "Your Majesty." At this, the queen seemed to straighten up a bit, her hands still held out daintily to each side of her. "We're going to trust that you know what we're doing." She expected a retort from someone, so she hurried on. "Seeing as how this is NOT our world and we have NO idea what goes on here or how it operates. Maybe even a miracle can happen if we just give it a chance."

The White Queen smiled fully, true happiness showing upon her face for the first time in what felt like such a long time. It was almost as if that vote of confidence had elevated her spirit to a higher level. She received a stern gaze from Trinity, however, and she shrunk back again.

Kazega stepped forwards. "It's not as simple..." she stated, but said nothing more. She caught Trinity's gaze and nodded.

"Guys, there's really not much we can do. We can't fight this monster. It's Alice's battle. I say we sit back and relax for now. If the Heartless show their asses, we'll kick them straight, and what's more, if the right wrong Alice decides to play dirty, we'll be around to back these people up." She didn't say anything else. She didn't know how well that would sit over with everyone, but they didn't have much of a choice. Unless they thought of something on their own, but even that seemed to be detrimental in a world they didn't know.

by **Silver** Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:31 pm

Chris was about to speak again, but Trinity stopped her just as she took a breath. She too pursed her lips for but a moment as the Keyblade Knight spoke, uncrossing her arms when she finished. What she said was true, there was not much they could do about the situation. They would have to lay low and wait for something they could handle to come along and rear its ugly head. And even if Clara did not like the idea, there was not an idea to counter.

". . . Okay..." Clara's voice had decreased in volume after Trinity's speech. Her head fell just a little bit, a slight frown finding its way onto her face. She did not like the ultimatum, but there was not a thing she could do about it. There was no other idea, rather than to fight it which was out of the question. And, though she did not like to admit it, this was not their world; Whatever they saw fit doing was their business. Her opinion on the matter mattered not. Though she did not like the thought of Alice going up against some monster, she could not do anything about it. She would just have to deal with it.

by Xenosaga Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:47 pm

"Che," Ryas clicked her tongue and crossed her arms, scowling even darker. She did not, however, remove the hands on her shoulders. Tenkai smirked and released her grip on the brunette's shoulder to redirect her attention back to the Queen. Ryas did the same. "As much as I hate having to act babysitter, I'm not a heartless bastard. I'll go along as Alice's babysitter."

"Also," she continued, sending a glare at the Queen. "I do realize the rules probably dictate that Alice has to be the Champion." Ryas growled at this point, the ground underneath her cracking slightly. "But that doesn't mean you can just stick her into suicidal battle and expect her to come out alive. In fact, I still have half a mind to break your spine." And she looked like she would do it too. "Be thankful that I'm stuck with a bunch of goody-two-shoes for battlemates."

"I think it would be wonderful if young Alice got a taste of what power was like," Tenkai put in her two cents. It was obvious she was on board with this plan.

"Oh shut it," Ryas snapped at the assassin almost on reflex. "Nobody asked for your opinion. And I would rather she not have to kill herself without knowing what the hell's going on." Here, the Witch looked impatiently at the White Queen. "Well? Are you going to tell Alice crapshit about her situation? Or are you just going to throw her to the sharks, thinking she'll know what to do?" Depending on her answer, Ryas might just level the castle in her rage.

by **Masquerade** Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:04 pm

The White Queen was back in her adamant stance, her dark eyes unwavering as they stared straight into Ryas's. "I'll have you know I was going to go inside and tell her about everything right now, though by now she's already remembered..." the White Queen explained softly before her voice trailed off becoming nearly inaudible at the end. "I appreciate your understanding. You are welcome inside the castle to take shelter. There will be good food and a comfortable place to sleep for you there." She gestured loosely to the nobles and they began trekking back towards the palace. "I believe Cheshire is waiting for you in the main hall. He said he had presents for you...for a price, anyway. That cat, I do swear," she said, turning on her heel and heading back to the castle, most likely to let Alice know what was going on.

"Well, that...sadly settles it," Trinity said, a bit disappointed even though she was the one that rallied everyone to let things run their course. "The good thing is that we do need some adequate rest. Imagine all we've been through so far. We'll need to be at full strength to back our Alice up if she needs it. Come on." With that, the group proceeded onwards down the path towards the castle.

Upon entering the now open gates, they found themselves in the main hall. The sun was about the only source of light in the place except for flames burning in beautiful braziers on each side. Everything was as white on the inside as it was on the out. A bit farther down the hall was the Cheshire Cat, floating in midair with his body balancing on his 'severed' head.

"Come to get the goods, have you?" he said. "Her Majesty told me to tell you that your rooms be on the second floor, west wing. The entire hall, six rooms, is yours so there will be plenty of privacy for each of you." The cat's grin grew wider. "And if you have business with me, I'll be riiiiight here..."

~Item Shop~

Potion (Recovers 20 HP upon use) / Munny: 40 / Stock: 9

Mana Fragment (Recovers 10 MP upon use) / Munny: 70 / Stock: 4

Antidote (Removes Poison and Severe Poison upon use) / Munny: 30 / Stock: 3

Solvent (Removes Gradual Petrify and Petrify upon use) / Munny: 55 / Stock: 3

Anti-Hallucinogen (Removes Confusion upon use) / Munny: 40 / Stock: 1

~~Life Crystal (Revives fallen character with 20% Max HP) / Munny: 150 / Stock: 0~~

Chest Key (Unlocks treasure chests) / Munny: 120 / Stock: 4

Paradox Veil (Eloquent little keychain with elliptical chain links that lead down to what appears to be a cloud of mist. Increases ATK by 4 and INT by 6; equippable by Trinity; Added Effect: Confusion) / Munny: 220 / Stock: 0

Hidden Peace (Beautiful pair of white fans that have an abysmal feel to them, luring those who look within to a realm of eternal tranquility. Increases ATK and INT by 5; equippable by Kazega; Lowers target DEF by 5% per hit [Stacks: 3]) / Munny: 260 / Stock: 0

Lucid Marble (Large fan with thin sides made of stone instead of metal or plastic, the main design appears on the ridges caused by the folds where large ornate stone columns can be seen. Increases ATK by 2 and INT by 7; equippable by Ryas; Immune Petrify) / Munny: 230 / Stock: 0

Cheshire Special (A weapon made to look like the giant paws and claws of the Cheshire Cat himself; there's no telling what's up with these things... Increases ATK by 7; equippable by Tenkai; Inflicts random status effects on targets) / Munny: 190 / Stock: 0

Enchantment (Amazing organ made with wood dyed dark violet in hue. When summoned, it always appears with floating lit candles and a strange mist that surrounds the instrument. Increases INT by 6 and SPR by 3; equippable by Clara; Evasion +15%) / Munny: 255 / Stock: 0

Cat's Eye (Piece of string with yellow beads that form a bracelet. The beads have slitted black pupils as if they were eyes. Increases INT by 7; equippable by Chris; Makes basic attacks harder to dodge) / Munny: 190 / Stock: 0

Party Dress (HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY!! Here's a beautiful violet dress with light violet bows adorned upon it to wear to the party! Increases INT by 2 and DEF and SPR by 4; equippable by Trinity; Immune Confusion/Charm/Mesmerize) / Munny: 260 / Stock: 0

Courtyard Dream (I stole some of those beautiful light pink leaves from the trees at the sides of the main path towards the castle, so don't tell the White Queen. Increases DEF by 4 and SPR by 6; equippable by Kazega; Immune Sleep) / Munny: 220 / Stock: 0

Chess Piece (Miniature animated chess piece of a pawn, it has a large shield to protect itself and in turn its holder from harm. Increases DEF by 6 and SPR by 5; equippable by Ryas; Chance of Block +10%) / Munny: 270 / Stock: 0

In Plain Sight (Vibrant clothes with pulsing colors, such an eyesore is something the enemies will definitely try to avoid looking at. Increases DEF and SPR by 5; equippable by Tenkai; 40% chance of Blind to attackers) / Munny: 220 / Stock: 0

Melody's Sway (Elegant white gown that goes down to just barely caress the floor, black musical notes can be found upon the front as a design denoting a classy musician. Increases DEF by 3 and SPR by 7; equippable by Clara) / Munny: 160 / Stock: 0

Cheshire Gear (Tight-fitting outfit that is purple in hue and striped with even darker purple stripes. The pattern is very reminiscent of something... Increases DEF and SPR by 5; equippable by Chris; Immune Confusion/Charm/Mesmerize) / Munny: 220 / Stock: 0

Current Munny: 3295

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[NOTE: As you can imagine, you guys have some downtime, so do what it is that you wish. If things reach a lull, I'll move things along.]

by Xenosaga Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:39 am

Ryas stared right back as the Queen spoke and a sneer could clearly be seen on her face as she listened. When her Royal Highness turned to leave, Ryas snorted and uncrossed her arms. She followed after Trinity when indicated, Tenkai doing the same after sparing a glance toward the crack in the floor. It seemed they would have to leave it up to the residents of the castle to patch that up.

As the Cheshire Cat came into their line of vision, Ryas wasted no time in walking over to the crazy creature and raising a hand.

"Yo," she said in greeting, still too irritated to not blow up at the simplest thing. She began to take a moment browse his wares, noting the different armor and weaponry available. Already, the Witch could see a fan and what seemed to be a chess piece for herself. Meanwhile, Tenkai had wandered over after her to find a pair of paw-like weaponry that looked eerily similar to the Cat's paws. A laugh of amusement burst through from her lips and Ryas looked up from her scrutinizing at the sound. The assassin carefully picked up the items and showed it to her.

Ryas slapped a hand over her face.

Amused by her reaction, Tenkai's eye swept over the items again and instantly locked onto a rather outrageous outfit. It was so eye-blinding that it hurt to look at. Not that Tenkai minded the pain, it felt quite nice. Shifting the paws so she could hold them in one hand, the silver haired woman used her free hand to pick up the clothing and held it up for the Witch to see. Ryas, who had just removed her hand from her face to return her attention to the wares, felt the assassin's gaze on her and released a frustrated growl.

She would regret ever turning to look.

"Holy shit, my eyes!!" the Witch kind of screamed and shouted, her voice not going high-pitched enough to be called a scream and not low enough to be called a shout. Slapping both her hands over her glasses, and in the process causing them to dig into her eyes, she spun around so she wouldn't accidentally catch a glance at the wretched item through her fingers. "Ugh, that is just-! What the fuck is that thing? It burns just to look at it! Put it away!"

"I think it looks quite nice," the assassin commented, smirking behind her mask as she continued to hold the armor up. "It would go well with my figure, don't you agree?"

Ryas made a nauseated noise and pretended to gag. Tenkai only laughed, the sound not at all muffled by her face mask, strangely. This was just too much fun. The assassin, again, looked at the wares to see if there was anything else she could have fun with. Seeing an outfit similar to the Cheshire Cat's fur coat, she set down her items to pick it up. "My, my. I assume you had a hand in most of these designs, Sir Cheshire?" It was hard not to notice when four of the items resembled the cat in some shape, way, and form.

Upon seeing the outfit, Ryas choked. "I would love to see who wears that one!" she laughed, unable to hold it in. Just imagining any one of their members wearing that outfit, except Tenkai anyway, was hilarious. She could already tell it wasn't for her seeing as how it wasn't her size and so, decided to take amusement out of the expense of her battlemates.

by **Silver** Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:17 pm

An invisible hold on the garment quickly pulled it away from the Assassin and settled it in the hands of the Telekinetic. "Not exactly my kind of thing... but there doesn't seem to be anything else in my size." With a snap, the garment lifted itself from Chris' grip and swirled around her quickly in a blur. Before one could blink, the rather worn out leather clothing she had been wearing was found in her hand. The other pair of clothing based on the cat was now on her, and now that she was looking at it it did not look half bad. With a wave of her hand, she quickly called over a bracelet as well, swapping it for her arms.

Chris buys and equips Cat's Eye and Chesire Gear! -410 Munny!

Clara forcibly stifled a laugh and just smiled as Chris put on the clothing. It was rather strange to see her in such garments, she looked practically like Chesire himself. Especially with the bracelet, which looked eerily like a cat's eyes. When the Telekinetic looked over in her direction though, the Pianist averted her gaze over to the items. As if on cue, she quickly picked out several consumables and handed over the strange money.

Clara buys Potion x1, Mana Fragment x2, Anti-Hallucinogen x2, Life Crystal x2, and Chest Key x1! -680 Munny!

It was at that point, however, that Clara looked over at the equipment for the party. Her eyes settled first on the large, beautiful organ surrounded by candles and a strange mist. It was... strangely calming, and it looked to be in much better condition than the organ she had been playing. Quickly handing over more money, she watched the instrument disappear in a flicker of candlelight. However, it did not stop there, as the Pianist also paid for a nice dress that screamed music in every thread.

Clara buys and equips Enchantment and Melody's Sway! -415 Munny!

by **Masquerade** Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:04 pm

The cat merely shook his head at Tenkai's statement. "I haven't the faintest idea who made them. I just reached into my stomach and pulled them up my throat and out my mouth. Beautiful pieces of art for throw up, don't you think?" he chided, evaporating into mist before reforming next to Ryas with a huge grin on his face.

"Well, that doesn't make me reluctant to touch this stuff at all," Trinity said with a mock grimace, picking up a handy little keychain. It was pretty, and she wondered what it would turn one of her weapons into. She summoned the keyblade that had the star and moon motif and removed the keychain attached, only to replace it with the one Cheshire had...somehow produced. Her eyes widened as the main shaft bent and became dented in places, the edges rolling outwards like billowing clouds until they reached the end where the teeth protuded outwards, several cloudy spires with pointed tips, varying in height between them all. The handle was smooth, almost as if Trinity clenched on it too hard, her hand would go right through it. The guard was naught but a ring of swirling violet mist that reminded her of Cheshire. She kept the weapon out and looked at the last actual dress that was left, obviously a good fit for her. It would match her new keyblade quite nicely.

Trinity purchases Paradox Veil and Party Dress! [-480 Gold]

"I'm going to run off and put this on," she said to the others. She walked over to Cheshire and placed some munny onto his back which seemed to sink right into his body causing her to shudder. "I'll catch you guys around the castle maybe? Take it easy." She waved to everyone before banishing her keyblade and running off with her new dress.

"I think Trinity's happy with her stuff...," Kazega commented, watching the girl run off. She desperately wanted to avoid the eyesore of a garment Tenkai was holding and thus picked out her own things amongst the stuff Cheshire had...produced for them. Beautiful white fans and an elegant, light pink kimono that seemed to be made from leaves themselves. She held it up curiously, her head tilted. "How on earth was this accomplished?" she asked herself quietly, turning to give Cheshire a quick glance. This world was full of things...she didn't quite understand. She approached Cheshire and did the same as Trinity had, watching him absorb the currency. "How...?" she started to question, but just shook her head, backing away from the creature.

Kazega purchases Hidden Peace and Courtyard Dream! [-480 Gold]

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