Re: Tales of Alidaire: The Chase

by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:43 am

Henry searches the suspicious wall!

It's obviously a secret door, but it can't be opened!

Auza presses down on the suspicious workbench!

...

The suspicious wall slides open revealing a secret passageway!

Tarry takes 65 Dmg!

Tarry KO!

Map Exploration: Workshop

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Workshop

Objectives: Defeat all enemies and find the secret passage if there is one!

Background: ~Demonic Influence~

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} {K} {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} {A} {w} D
{ } {H} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {4} {4} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

All enemies have been defeated and the secret passageway has been revealed!
MAP EXPLORATION COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+6 - Hobgoblin x1
+6 - Timekeeper x1
+5 - Thief x1
+3 - Found secret passageway
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+2 - No Items used
+2 - No Player Character KO

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 28

Klein: 42/54 --- 70/54
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 16/54

Henry: 1/36 --- 29/36
Next Level: 29/36

Auza: 2/54 --- 30/54
Next Level: 30/54

Skill Points Awarded!

+1: Klein
+0: Henry, Auza

The Party receives 132 Gold!

Items found:
---Potion x1
---Black Cloth x1
---Stellar Gold x1
---Herb x1

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by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:46 pm

So, it had turned out that there was a secret passageway after all, just as the goblin had said. By that point, it was pretty much given that the group would go down to investigate whatever lied in the secret room beneath the workshop. Beyond the entrance was a narrow stairway that led down into darkness. One by one, the group filed down the staircase until they eventually reached another room, just about as big as the one above them. It was lacking furniture or stored junk. However, it did possess one item of interest: a sealed off area with something trapped within it. The floating seals formed a barricade around what appeared to be a woman, bound by rope. She was standing and clearly conscious. Her eyes lit up as soon as people appeared before her, but then she remembered something.

"Um, if you guys aren't thieves, you might be in a teensy bit of trouble," the woman called out to the group. Beneath the ropes, her garments could be seen, long and cascading made of a firm, yet flowing material. If she had stumbled into the manor, it looked like she did so unarmed, for she had no weapon on her person...unless she possessed some other sort of power. Her skin was rather pale and stood out in the rather dark room. Only the floating seals were generating an ethereal light. This light reflected onto her brown eyes as she looked around nervously.

Sinister laughter came from all around as three floating tome guardians materialized from portals of darkness, barring the way to the barrier. Behind the group, two demons burst out of the walls, each placing a massive claw over the doorway to prevent them from escaping.

"And so it seems you have company, Tempest," the middle tome guardian remarked evilly as it prepared for battle along with its companions.

Secret Chapter 00: Rescue Mission

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Hidden Basement

Objectives: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Tempest~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} {X} {X} {X} { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {X} { } { } {H} { } {C} D
{w} {?} { } {X} { } {V} {K} { } {X} E
{w} { } { } {X} { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} {X} {X} {X} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } {D} { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 70/70
MP: 45/45
Atk: 19
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Storyteller)
HP: 35/35
MP: 65/65
Atk: 4
Def: 10
Int: 16
Spr: 9
Move: 3 cells

Vincent (Necromancer) *BOOK*

Spoiler:

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 45/45
MP: 90/90
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 14
Spr: 12
Move: 2 cells

Vladmir (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Malux (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Deinor (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Corria (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 75/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Sonora (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

{X} - Barred Passage (cannot be occupied)

????? (???????????) *CHR +20%* *EVADE +25%* *BOUND*
HP: 75/75
MP: 60/60
Atk: 21
Def: 13
Int: 7
Spr: 14
Move: 6 cells
Trigger Command: Sever the Bonds! (Cuts the rope binding the target with a sharp object. Range: Adjacent. Removes Bound status. Klein only.)

{X} - Floating Seal (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Dispel (Removes a solitary seal. Range: 3 cells. Auza only.)
---COMBO: Seal Vanquish (Sways all other seals under the user's command and causes them to blast outwards, damaging the opposition along with clearing them out of the way. Range: Set. Deals 25% Max HP Damage to all enemies. Clears remaining Floating Seals. Auza only.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Players may start in columns 7-8!

by Zerifachias Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:57 pm

Auza starts at C-7.

"I'll dispel the seals surrounding her," Auza announced, as if no one could stop her from doing just that. They would need all the help they could get, especially with three of those tome guardians there. Last Auza remembered, Danzel had a terrible time with their magic, and there was only one of them at this point. "No seal is too strong for me to break."

by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:20 pm

Secret Chapter 00: Rescue Mission

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Hidden Basement

Objectives: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Tempest~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} {X} {X} {X} { } { } {A} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {X} { } { } {H} { } {C} D
{w} {?} { } {X} { } {V} {K} { } {X} E
{w} { } { } {X} { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} {X} {X} {X} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } {D} { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 70/70
MP: 45/45
Atk: 19
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Storyteller)
HP: 35/35
MP: 65/65
Atk: 4
Def: 10
Int: 16
Spr: 9
Move: 3 cells

Vincent (Necromancer) *BOOK*

Spoiler:

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 45/45
MP: 90/90
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 14
Spr: 12
Move: 2 cells

Vladmir (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Malux (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Deinor (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Corria (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 75/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Sonora (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

{X} - Barred Passage (cannot be occupied)

????? (???????????) *CHR +20%* *EVADE +25%* *BOUND*
HP: 75/75
MP: 60/60
Atk: 21
Def: 13
Int: 7
Spr: 14
Move: 6 cells
Trigger Command: Sever the Bonds! (Cuts the rope binding the target with a sharp object. Range: Adjacent. Removes Bound status. Klein only.)

{X} - Floating Seal (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Dispel (Removes a solitary seal. Range: 3 cells. Auza only.)
---COMBO: Seal Vanquish (Sways all other seals under the user's command and causes them to blast outwards, damaging the opposition along with clearing them out of the way. Range: Set. Deals 25% Max HP Damage to all enemies. Clears remaining Floating Seals. Auza only.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Henry casts Explosive Climax on Klein! [Bestows Haste][Critical Hit Damage +25%]

MP: 49/65

Henry casts Facts Come Together on Auza! [Bestows Doublecast]

MP: 41/65

Seeing that they were completely surrounded and outnumbered, Henry furiously began writing as was his specialty. A surge of flames erupted around Klein, bolstering his strength and agility while Auza's mind itself was affected, a great understanding falling upon it like before. They had been through a similar battle when they came to claim the book, but now there were way more demons. Just one had been a thorn in their side, but how would they deal with three? "I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit worried," Henry said nervously, lowering his parchment and running to the wall, creating distance between him in the enemies.

Henry moves to B6.

Klein moves to E6.

"Don't worry, Henry; we got this!" Klein exclaimed happily, giving the kid a reassuring thumb's up. He didn't have a doubt in his mind that they could overcome this. He used his speed to nimbly dodge around one of the tome guardians, brandishing his blades. Two quick slashes he dealt before switching his sword to his other hand for a finishing blow, but he wasn't done. He performed a backflip and then rushed the tome guardian with such speed that there appeared to be quite a few Kleins rushing towards it. The real one stabbed the demon and withdrew his blade quickly, flipping over the thing and turning on his heel to deal four deft strikes to the demon's back. "Woooo! That's what I'm talking about!!!" he called out like a hyperactive madman, jabbing the air with his blade in glee.

Klein uses Trick Blade on Vladmir! 3 hits! 24 Dmg! 24 Dmg! 42 Dmg! CRITICAL!! (ATK)

MP: 35/45

Klein uses Sonic Strike on Vladmir! 26 Dmg! (ATK) [Sure Hit]
---Klein links Symphonic Fury! 4 hits! 18 Dmg! 18 Dmg! 18 Dmg! 32 Dmg! CRITICAL!! (ATK)

MP: 7/45

Klein lands in D6!

by Zerifachias Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:38 pm

Auza moves to C-5

Auza moved closer to where the seals were and inspected them, poking the barrier with a finger, only to receive and electric jolt in response. Shaking her hand and ignoring the pain, Auza held up her palm to face the barrier, dangerously close to touching the barrier itself, but she did not. Focusing on the seal, Auza quickly managed to dispel one part of the barrier, but then used the knowledge gained from destroying that seal and commandeered the rest, forcing them to unlock and disappear into the air, which caused a very wide shockwave of Auza's and the barrier's mana to explode outward. The shockwave did not bother the woman inside, nor did it Klein or Henry. But their enemies were certain to feel the effects, because Auza just so happened to be very crafty and talented with spells, and felt very hostile towards the demons at that time.

"Cut her bonds when you get the chance, Klein," Auza mentioned. She wasn't so skilled with physical bonds like that....for now, at least.

Auza uses Trigger Command: Dispel on Seal at C-4!

Auza links Trigger Command: Seal Vanquish! 25% Max HP DMG to all foes!

by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:28 pm

Vladmir takes 169 Dmg!

Vladmir KO!

Malux takes 31 Dmg!

HP: 94/125

Deinor takes 31 Dmg!

HP: 94/125

Corria takes 25 Dmg!

HP: 75/100

Sonora takes 25 Dmg!

HP: 50/100

Secret Chapter 00: Rescue Mission

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Hidden Basement

Objectives: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Tempest~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } { } {K} { } { } {C} D
{w} {?} { } { } { } { } { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } {D} { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Klein's Explosive Climax has 2 turns left.

Auza's Doublecast has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

Malux activates S-Ability Reverse Enlighten! [Henry's S-Ability becomes 'Corrupt Knowledge']

Malux casts Mindflare! [INT +25%]

MP: 157/165

Malux casts Mindflare! [INT +25%]

MP: 149/165

Malux waits.

Deinor activates S-Ability Reverse Enlighten! [Auza's S-Ability becomes 'Corrupt Knowledge']

Deinor moves to E3.

Deinor casts Shade Pyre on Klein! 2 hits! 14 Dmg per hit! (INT) [Klein is Burned][Klein evades Frail]

MP: 145/165

R-Ability Fruition activates against Klein! 4 Piercing MP Dmg!

Deinor absorbs mana!

MP: 149/165

Corria uses Smash on Klein! 17 Dmg! (ATK) [Klein is Weakened]

MP: 68/85

Corria waits.

Sonora casts Dispelja! [Dispels beneficial status effects]

MP: 97/140

Sonora waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } { } {K} { } { } {C} D
{w} {?} {D} { } { } { } { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Malux's Mindflare has 3 turns.

Neutral Phase.

? hops over to D5.

The woman seemed to let out a sigh of relief upon seeing her saviors were actually very capable in combat, most particularly the swordsman. A mischievous grin began to form upon her face. I have to get my hands on him. I can't let someone else beat me to it, she thought with determination, allowing her expression to melt into a more dire one. "If you manage to cut my bonds, I'll be able to help you out in battle. This, I promise," she reassured them in case they might have had second thoughts. The ropes were the last thing holding her back. Taking a deep breath, she began hopping her way over towards the others. Her legs were bound, but they should have tied her to a chair or glued her feet to the floor or something.

? waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {?} {K} { } { } {C} D
{w} { } {D} { } { } { } { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 2!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *BURN* *WEAK*
HP: 51/60
MP: 3/45
Atk: 19
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Storyteller) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 35/35
MP: 41/65
Atk: 4 --- 3
Def: 10 --- 9
Int: 16 --- 15
Spr: 9 --- 8
Move: 3 cells

Vincent (Necromancer) *BOOK*

Spoiler:

Auza (Seal Witch) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 45/45
MP: 90/90
Atk: 3 --- 2
Def: 9 --- 8
Int: 14 --- 13
Spr: 12 --- 11
Move: 2 cells

Vladmir (Tome Guardian) *KO*

Malux (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 94/125
MP: 149/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13 --- 20
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Deinor (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 94/125
MP: 149/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Corria (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 50/100
MP: 68/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Sonora (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 50/100
MP: 97/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

{X} - Barred Passage (cannot be occupied)

????? (???????????) *CHR +20%* *EVADE +25%* *BOUND*
HP: 75/75
MP: 60/60
Atk: 21
Def: 13
Int: 7
Spr: 14
Move: 6 cells
Trigger Command: Sever the Bonds! (Cuts the rope binding the target with a sharp object. Range: Adjacent. Removes Bound status. Klein only.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Klein uses Trigger Command: Sever the Bonds! [Removes Bound status]

The woman had done him the favor of hopping all the way over to him, though she seemed like sort of an oddball now. He wondered if she should really be freed, but Auza had asked him nicely...well, told him nicely to do it, so he shrugged his shoulders and set to work slicing the ropes with his blade. He blushed a bit as he worked his way down, trying to cut only the ropes and not her garments. Standing back up, he looked around contentedly. "There. All set. How are you going to help us in battle with no weapon though?" he asked in curiosity. It was a valid point. He took a step forward and laughed. "Aw, who cares. I'm sure you've got something up your sleeve right?" He entered his battle stance again, ready to take on the rest of the enemies.

Klein moves to E6.

Henry casts Enlightening Tale on Klein! [Target: Burn]

MP: 33/65

Henry was displeased that all of his spell effects had been erased by a single enemy, the demon in the wall. With a grimace, he scribbled something down and watched as a mist surrounded Klein, clearing him of the nasty burn he had sustained from the tome guardian's magic. "Here you go again, Miss Auza. Hopefully, it'll stick this time," he said to her kindly in a proper tone, writing something down only for the understanding Auza had lost before to come surging back. He wasn't about to let up that easily.

Henry casts Facts Come Together on Auza! [Bestows Doublecast]

MP: 25/65

Henry waits.

by Zerifachias Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:54 pm

"Thank you, Henry," Auza spoke politely, which was unlike her...if she were talking to Klein. But Henry was a child, and Auza did not wish to frighten him too much. ...She thought as her aura became increasingly hostile and dangerous. Two steps put her in front of the woman that Klein unbound. That was enough, both of the tome guardians were in range at this point.

Auza's hands shot up, one pointing to one of the tome guardians, the other the wall-demon, her hands clawed and her expression fierce. With the vast amount of magical knowledge at her disposal, Auza began to cast two powerful magics that would render the tome guardian and wall-demon completely useless.

"You two who flounder the use of magic and taint it with your foul, demon blood. Be sealed, so that you will never cause another soul grief! My magic will bind your mana vessels and stop them entirely. Nothing can dispel the magic I am about to inflict upon you! Magic Seal!" Two huge vines of dark energy shot out of Auza's clawed hands, shooting towards the tome guardian and the wall-demon and wrapping around them, binding them and restricting their magic. In another moment, the large tendrils disappeared into nothing, and Auza appeared to be much more tired from before. The effort of the spells taking their toll on her.

Auza moves to E-5

Auza casts Magic Seal on Sonora! Inflicts Magic Break (Inability to use magic)! -16 MP

Auza casts Magic Seal on Deinor! Inflicts Magic Break! -16 MP

MP: 58/90

by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:38 pm

Deinor is afflicted with Magic Break!

Sonora is afflicted with Magic Break!

Secret Chapter 00: Rescue Mission

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Hidden Basement

Objectives: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Tempest~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {?} { } { } { } {C} D
{w} { } {D} { } {A} {K} { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Auza's Doublecast has 2 turns left.

Klein is Weak for 2 more turns.

Enemy Phase.

Malux casts Shade Pyre on Klein! 2 hits! 22 Dmg per hit! (INT) [Klein is Burned][Klein is Frail]

MP: 129/165

R-Ability Fruition activates against Klein! 4 Piercing MP Dmg!

Malux absorbs mana!

MP: 132/165

Malux waits.

Deinor moves to E4

Deinor attacks Auza! 5 Dmg! (ATK)

R-Ability Fruition activates against Auza! 5 Piercing MP Dmg!

Deinor absorbs mana!

MP: 154/165

Corria uses Augment! [ATK and DEF +10%]

MP: 59/75

Corria waits.

Sonora uses Bolster on Corria! [ATK and INT +10%]

MP: 88/140

Sonora waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {?} { } { } { } {C} D
{w} { } { } {D} {A} {K} { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Malux's Mindflare has 2 turns left.

Deinor's Magic Break has 2 turns left.

Sonora's Magic Break has 2 turns left.

Corria's Augment has 5 turns.

Corria's Bolster has 5 turns.

Neutral Phase.

? moves to D4.

The woman, now free of her bonds, stood prominently, holding her arm out to her side, hand open. In a flash of pink light and a small cascade of cherry blossoms, a beautiful sword appeared in her hand. The blade was pink much like the light it appeared in, while the hilt was worn and rustic, wrapped in beautiful bandages that fluttered gently downwards. "What weapon? Will this one do?" she said with a smirk, sliding over to the demon attacking the short girl. "Well now. Shall we get started? Did I ever tell you guys that I wasn't too fond of being locked up in here?" With that, she dealt a brutal slash to the demon, retracting her blade with expert precision and grace to execute a perfect follow-up slash. She twirled about nimbly with her lithe figure and pierced the demon twice, retracting her sword once again and aiming a calculated upwards strike that sent the demon backwards. "Fall before my power!" She carved the ground with her blade sending out a wave of pink energy that sped along before crashing into the demon mercilessly. The woman still held her blade out, poised to strike, her muscles at a flawless tension. Not to mention that with each slice she had dealt the demon, a small shower of aromatic cherry blossoms filled the area.

? attacks Deinor! 2 hits! 21 Dmg per hit! (ATK)
---? links Rending Fang! 3 hits! 17 Dmg! 17 Dmg! 23 Dmg! (ATK) [Target forced to G4]
---? links Blade Wave! 23 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 40/60

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {?} { } { } { } { } {C} D
{w} { } { } { } {A} {K} { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } {D} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } { } {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 3!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *BURN* *WEAK* *FRAIL* *HASTE*
HP: 22/60
MP: 0/45
Atk: 19
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Storyteller) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 35/35
MP: 25/65
Atk: 4 --- 3 --- 2
Def: 10 --- 9 --- 8
Int: 16 --- 15 --- 14
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7
Move: 3 cells

Vincent (Necromancer) *BOOK*

Spoiler:

Auza (Seal Witch) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE* *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 44/45
MP: 53/90
Atk: 3 --- 2 --- 1
Def: 9 --- 8 --- 7
Int: 14 --- 13 --- 12
Spr: 12 --- 11 --- 10
Move: 2 cells

Vladmir (Tome Guardian) *KO*

Malux (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 94/125
MP: 132/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13 --- 20
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Deinor (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST* *CRITICAL* *MAGIC BREAK*
HP: 20/125
MP: 149/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Corria (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 50/100
MP: 59/75
Atk: 16 --- 18 --- 20
Def: 14 --- 15
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Sonora (Guardian of the Gate) *MAGIC BREAK*
HP: 50/100
MP: 88/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

{X} - Barred Passage (cannot be occupied)

????? (???????????) *CHR +20%* *EVADE +25%*
HP: 75/75
MP: 40/60
Atk: 21
Def: 13
Int: 7
Spr: 14
Move: 6 cells

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Henry casts Enlightening Tale on Klein! [Target: Burn]

MP: 17/65

Henry casts Rising Tension on Klein! [Critical Hit Rate +25%]

MP: 5/65

Klein was in trouble again. The negative effects of the demon's dark magic were too much for Henry to handle on his own. He struggled to write something down, having to think about it before finally finishing off his thoughts causing another of Klein's vicious burns to vanish. He still didn't quite look himself. "Are you going to be all right, Mister Klein? Here, this should perk you up a bit," he remarked, scribbling something else down causing a blast of energy to shoot up around Klein for but a mere moment before vanishing. If anything, Klein could just use one of the potions they had acquired over the course of their exploration.

Henry waits.

Klein was captivated. He wasn't even worried about getting blasted with dark fire, and he hardly heard a word Henry had said, though he was very appreciative of the young fellow and his supportive magic. Still, his eyes were resting on the beauty that was wielding that blade as if she had been doing it her entire life. How on earth did she manage to get captured?!? he yelled out inside his head, clutching it and turning his attention to the remainder of the enemies. It was insane. She was obviously strong enough to handle herself; he became curious as to what had happened to her. It must have been something unexpected.

Klein moves to G5.

Klein attacks Deinor! 2 hits! 20 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Klein nodded and dashed over to the weak tome guardian with a burst of adrenaline which probably wasn't a good thing at the moment with all the enemies lurking around, but if he got into serious trouble, he could handle himself. A couple of slashes ended the guardian with ease, so he moved on to the next one, dealing a couple of adept slashes to it as well.

Klein moves to H5.

Klein attacks Malux! 2 hits! 30 Dmg! CRITICAL!! 20 Dmg! (ATK)

by Zerifachias Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:49 pm

Auza moves to D-5.

Auza once again held up her hands, focusing on herself and Henry. They were the ones who needed mana the most, and her support spell would provide a little more mana to be available to them. Above both Auza and Henry's heads formed an ominous, purple glyph. "You have not yet seen this magic, but fear not, it will provide you with something useful." Auza assured, the glyphs already beginning to resupply her and Henry's mana systems.

She realized that the mana would regenerate slowly, but these glyphs lasted a long time, from her experience with them. Though it had been awhile since their last use. That should have been rectified long ago.

Auza casts Restoring Bonds on Henry! Bestows MP Regen! -9 MP

Auza casts Restoring Bonds on herself! Bestows MP Regen! -9 MP

MP: 35/90

by **Masquerade** Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:57 pm

Malux takes 34 Dmg!

HP: 60/120

Deinor takes 24 Dmg!

Deinor KO!

Secret Chapter 00: Rescue Mission

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Hidden Basement

Objectives: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Tempest~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {?} {A} { } { } { } {C} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {K} {M} { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Auza's Doublecast has 1 turn left.

Klein is Weak for 1 more turn.

Klein is Frail for 2 more turns.

Klein's Rising Tension has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

Malux moves to F5.

Malux casts Shade on Klein! 24 Dark Dmg! (INT) [Target Evade -30%]

MP: 122/165

Malux casts Shade on ?! 24 Dark Dmg! (INT) [Target Evade -30%]

MP: 112/165

R-Ability Fruition activates against ?! 3 Piercing MP Dmg!

Malux absorbs mana!

MP: 115/165

Corria waits.

Sonora waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {?} {A} { } { } { } {C} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } { } {M} { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {K} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Malux's Mindflare has 1 turn left.

Sonora's Magic Break has 1 turn left.

Corria's Augment has 4 turns left.

Corria's Bolster has 4 turns left.

Neutral Phase.

? moves to F4.

"Did I go too easy on the other one? I'll be sure not to make the same mistake twice," the blade-wielding woman noted to herself before approaching the last tome guardian with a graceful strike. "Clear!" she suddenly shouted, her voice authoritative. Her eyes closed and a subtle wind rustled her garments as particles of mana began to charge upwards around her. When she opened her eyes, an arrogant grin was plastered on her face, a challenging look in her eyes. "The light of the moon grants power," she murmured sweetly, dealing a slash in the shape of a crescent at the demon, though the stroke, normally to be unseen by the naked eye, was in fact seen and the woman quickly linked another slash. She had to rethink her combination based on her mana reserves, but even changing the chain right in the middle seemed effortless for it. It was over as soon as it had begun. "Here goes," she said with a wink before slashing the demon and disappearing. From all sides, one after another, mana-constructed copies of the woman lunged in and slashed the being. The moment their attacks were carried out, they disappeared and the woman reappeared in her original position, poised to strike like she was last time.

? uses Focus! [ATK and Critical Hit Rate +10%]
---? links a basic attack on Malux! 2 hits! 35 Dmg! CRITICAL!! 23 Dmg! (ATK)
---? links Midnight Phantom! 4 hits! 32 Dmg! 32 Dmg! 48 Dmg! CRITICAL!! 32 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 1/60

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {C} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {X} E
{w} { } { } {?} { } { } { } { } {S} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {K} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

?'s Focus has 4 turns left.

Player Phase 4!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *WEAK* *FRAIL* *HASTE* *CRITICAL* *CHR +25%*
HP: 8/60
MP: 0/45
Atk: 19
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Storyteller) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE* *MP REGEN [3]*
HP: 35/35
MP: 8/65
Atk: 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1
Def: 10 --- 9 --- 8 --- 7
Int: 16 --- 15 --- 14 --- 13
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6
Move: 3 cells

Vincent (Necromancer) *BOOK*

Spoiler:

Auza (Seal Witch) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE* *DOUBLECAST* *MP REGEN [5]*
HP: 44/45
MP: 40/90
Atk: 3 --- 2 --- 1 --- 0
Def: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6
Int: 14 --- 13 --- 12 --- 11
Spr: 12 --- 11 --- 10 --- 9
Move: 2 cells

Vladmir (Tome Guardian) *KO*

Malux (Tome Guardian) *OVERKILL*

Deinor (Tome Guardian) *KO*

Corria (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 50/100
MP: 59/75
Atk: 16 --- 18 --- 20
Def: 14 --- 15
Int: 2 --- 3
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Sonora (Guardian of the Gate) *MAGIC BREAK*
HP: 50/100
MP: 88/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

{X} - Barred Passage (cannot be occupied)

????? (???????????) *CHR +30%*
HP: 65/75
MP: 1/60
Atk: 21 --- 23
Def: 13
Int: 7
Spr: 14
Move: 6 cells

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Henry waits.

Henry's mana was very low, but he was surprised to see that Auza had magic to remedy the situation, albeit slowly. Regardless, it was way better than nothing. "Thank you very kindly, Miss Auza," Henry replied with a gentle smile and a polite bowing of the head. He gazed at Klein in the distance who was in horrible shape now, but there was nothing he could really do about it at the moment...except give some advice. "Mister Klein, might I be so kind to suggest that you use a potion on yourself? We have plenty to spare!" he called out to the swordsman, face full of vitality. It was almost as if he forgot they were in a battle or something, but he was aware. He was never one to get too serious because of a fight, mainly because he always had a cool head. So, it was easy for him to be a bit nonchalant about things in his own way, yet still get the job done.

Klein downs a Potion! [+20 HP Recovered]

HP: 28/60

Klein whipped out a potion quickly and drained the contents as fast as he could. His face contorted in disgust. They always tasted so...medicinal. A fighter like him was used to it, even though he didn't like it very much. Shaking off the nasty taste, he realized he was quite a bit better now, yet still retained his adrenaline. With it, he sped off towards the wall demons, skidding to a halt in front of one only to deal it two slashes. It was the one Auza had prevented from removing their buffs with its annoying magic. If he remembered correctly, the demons shared stamina between each other, so attacking the weakest one was essential.

Klein moves to F8.

Klein attacks Sonora! 2 hits! 30 Dmg! CRITICAL!! 20 Dmg! (ATK)

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:52 am

Auza paused for a moment, glaring at the two demons that had attached themselves to the exit. "I'm annoyed," Auza growled, turning around to face them, her hand rising up and her beads beginning to glow an ominous black color. Auza held her palm up, facing the gate demon and focusing two large orbs of dark energy. With a single swipe of her hand, Auza shot the two orbs that became beams at the demon, destroying their forms.

Auza casts Demi on Corria twice! 21 Int DMG! 2 hits. 36 MP

MP: 4/90

Auza regenerates mana!

MP: 9/90

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:31 am

Corria takes 26 Dmg!

HP: 24/100

Sonora takes 28 Dmg!

Sonora KO!

Corria KO!

Secret Chapter 00: Rescue Mission

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Hidden Basement

Objectives: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~The Tempest~

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

All enemies have been defeated!
SECRET CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+20 - Tome Guardian x2
+16 - Guardian of the Gate x2
+15 - Tome Guardian x1 OVERKILL
+3 - ? successfully freed
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Player Character KO
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+1 - Minimal Items used

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 61

Klein: 16/54 --- 77/54
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 23/54

Henry: 29/36 --- 90/36
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/36 --- 54/36
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 18/54

Auza: 30/54 --- 91/54
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 37/54

Skill Points Awarded!

+2: Henry
+1: Klein, Auza

The Party receives 296 Gold!

No items found...

Edit your profile, please~ Update will come shortly.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:00 am

And so the enemies were vanquished, the group's path now open to leave the basement. Klein sheathed his sword and rubbed some of his sore muscles, but he still wasn't out of energy just yet. "They certainly gave us quite a workout, didn't they?" he called out jovially to his allies, approaching them from his spot by the door. When his eyes rested on the woman they had saved, he quickly turned away, a slight blush on his face.

Henry walked up to Klein and patted him on the shoulder. "They sure did, Mister Klein, but between you and Miss Auza and our new friend here, there was no chance for those demons to walk out of here unscathed," Henry affirmed confidently. With each encounter, they grew stronger and stronger. He hadn't taken a liking to fighting before he had met the group, and he really didn't like it now, but it gave him the chance to hone his skills whereas he could do no such thing before, for Vincent's powers had been severely reduced by becoming trapped within the group. Maybe if he gets all of his powers back, he can escape on his own? Henry thought for but a mere moment. Of course not. The elder's sealing powers are much to great for him to overcome. Henry laughed quietly to himself as he thought he heard Vincent growl within his head.

"What a carefree little group you guys are," the woman that they had rescued spoke up. "Care for some introductions? My name is Macha the Tempest, a famous blademaster known mainly throughout Dalmaschior. I didn't start traveling abroad until recently. And you guys?" Her tone was very friendly and sociable. She nonchalantly played with her sword for a moment before banishing it from sight.

"A-Alaster K-Klein, ma'am," Klein responded nervously. She was a famous blademaster. Wait a second... He knew her! Memories of when he first was learning to use the sword came flooding back into his mind. He was given an instruction manual written by a female blademaster known as The Tempest. The manual tried to teach a move called 'Midnight Phantom', but it proved much too difficult at the time for the young Klein. He didn't want to startle the woman, though, so he kept that fact to himself, not to mention he didn't want to talk about the failure to learn the move. But here she was. "Y-you can just call me Klein."

"I'm Henry Chaucer, Miss Macha. It's a wonderful delight to meet you. I would let you meet my brother now, but I think that would be best for another time. He's somewhat angry at me at the moment...," Henry introduced himself and explained with a bit of trepidation. He could still hear Vincent's angry sounds in his head.

Macha appeared intrigued. "Well, Klein, it's nice to meet you along with your writer friend, here. Not sure what to make of this supposed 'brother' but I assume I'll find out in due time?" she said smoothly, sticking her tongue out at the young boy. "And what about you, you adorable girl. Seems like you're packing some serious magic in there," said as she turned to face Auza.

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:06 am

"I am Auza Nanami," the witch spoke carefully, watching the strange woman as she interacted with Klein and Henry. Something seemed off about her, but she did not sense any hostility. Though she did guess that Klein was infatuated with the woman, seeing his expression. This was the kind of women he liked? How distasteful. "My magic is merely a fraction of the power the Great Void holds, it is not yet mature." Still, Auza had one thing left to do here. The bodies of the demons were still in existence, and they bothered her.

Auza looked around to find the exact positions of the five demons they had fought and killed. Once that information was stored in her brain, she raised her hands a little and connected her mana with a portal to the Void. In the next second, white chains shot out from beneath the corpses of the demons and wrapped around the demons before banishing them to the abyss.

"Care to explain how you were captured by such low level thieves and demons?" Auza inquired, her neutral tone making it difficult to discern whether she was being scolding or not.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:01 am

Macha closed her eyes and scratched her head. "Weeeellll, you see...about that," she started nervously, knowing that the question was bound to come up sooner or later. "When I arrived on this continent, I heard about a band of thieves that were pretty well-known, and yet no one was doing anything about them. So, I tried to get rid of them myself, and I should have been able to, but....well, it's kind of embarrassing, but it had been a while since I had taken on anything, so I was kind of rusty." She let out a loud laugh. "I gave them hell for as long as I could, but they just outnumbered me was all. Whenever I felled one demon, it seemed three more took its place...tenacious little things, demons are." She paused, her expression returning to normal. There was no point in being embarrassed about it now.

"Well, that makes sense, but why didn't they just kill you?" Klein ventured to ask, but was suddenly taken aback. "I-I mean, it's a g-good thing they didn't, but still...."

"Your guess is as good as mine," Macha responded with a simple shrug. "I guess they thought I was an asset. I don't know whether to feel flattered or disturbed," she explained in a joking manner, waving her hand in the air discretely. "Regardless, it feels good to be free again." She let out a yawn as she stretched out her arms forcing Klein to look away again. "So what are you guys up to anyway? I mean, where are you headed? I imagine you have some reason for being here, right?"

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:53 pm

"I suppose it really isn't necessary that we be here, however," Auza's eyes flashed back to Henry for an instant. She didn't want to explain everything that happened so far. Just the minor details. "We felt that something needed to be done to these criminals." Minor details.

"Before we learned of your presence here, we were searching for materials to enhance our equipment." Auza pointed to Klein's new sword, "This idiot over here needed something more effective against what we're facing. I myself find need to go back and synthesize some materials."

Auza paused for a moment, she was talking far too much, it was unlike her. This woman seemed to have enraptured Klein, not that Auza cared, but Klein's attitude was beginning to annoy her. Another word out of him might cause a...unwanted...circumstance to occur. Though performing magic in front of a neutral being might not be the best idea. Auza kept her thoughts to herself, declining to speak further.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:14 pm

Macha nodded in understanding. "I see, I see. You pretty much had the same idea I did, but you made sure to come prepared." She let out a long laugh, not nervous at all. By now, the situation was kind of funny, though it probably wouldn't have been if she were still trapped as she had been before. Regardless, her mind was made up. "You should take me along with you."

Klein coughed into his hand a few times, his eyes wide in shock. The Tempest was offering to join their humble party. He nearly died. He felt Henry patting him on the back.

"Are you quite all right, Mister Klein? You didn't swallow a bug, did you?" Henry poked him in the side, a carefree smile on his face. To have another fighter amongst their ranks would certainly be of great use. To be sure, Brygan was an idiot, but he wasn't a thief lord for no reason. Not to mention he had the aid of a demon, and they'd likely be fighting both at the same time should they really go through with the skirmish. With Auza's determination, he knew they would.

"Whaddya say? I think I can take this young man here and shape him into a right fine blademaster. Make him more useful, if you will," she added, getting closer to Klein and placing a hand on his shoulder. She watched in glee as his nervous expression became frozen on his face. "I've never had an apprentice before. Should be interesting~" She turned her head to gaze at Auza. "If that's all right with you, of course. You seem to be the leader of this little operation here," she added with a soft smile.

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:30 pm

"I suppose there is no harm in it." Auza was still wary of this blademaster. Despite being very powerful, she did not necessarily want Macha near her idiots. But, then again, it was unlikely that this particular swordswoman had intentions similar to Rose. Realizing that she was being a bit of a bitch, Auza allowed a very small smile to escape her lips and nodded ever so slightly.

"If it is your wish to come along with us, then by all means we will allow you to join," Auza's eyes narrowed, her gaze moving over to where Klein was, "Perhaps you can teach my idiot over there some good techniques to make him useful, hm?"

"But for now, I would prefer to head back to town and prepare for the final routing here," Auza put a hand on her hip, as if impatient.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:44 pm

"Wondeful, wonderful~!" Macha cheered, patting Klein heartily on the back causing him to gasp for air as if something had crashed into him or something. "Just leave him to me. I'll make sure to make a right fine blademaster out of him yet...if he doesn't mind getting a little close to Teacher," she said seductively before letting off a laugh as if she were joking.

Macha joins the party!

"It's great to have you along, Miss Macha. Shall we be on our way? Miss Auza seems excited to get back to town," Henry said, observing the witch's impatient stance.

"Yes, let us go," Macha affirmed, patting Klein on the back again before heading off up the passage, the others going up single file.

It was the dead of night when the group made it back to Titik Masuk. None of the shops were open, so they were forced to sleep at the inn. In the morning, the streets were full of their usual splendor, and all the shops were open again.

~Item Shop~

Herb (Recovers 10 HP upon use) / Gold: 20 / Stock: 5

Mana Shard (Recovers 5 MP upon use) / Gold: 35 / Stock: 3

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

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

~~Chest Key (Unlocks treasure chests) / Gold: 120 / Stock: 0~~

~Weapon Shop~

Iron Sword (A sword with a blade tempered with iron making it much stronger than the average sword. Increases ATK by 2; equippable by Klein) / Gold: 100 / Stock: 1

Sandy Beads (A collection of beads found on the beaches of Berbatu that are strung together. Increases INT by 2; equippable by Auza) / Gold: 100 / Stock: 1

Silver Sword (Sword with a blade made of silver rumored to be able to cut through ghosts. Increases ATK by 3; equippable by Klein; bypasses Intangible) / Gold: 160 / Stock: 1

Souvenir Bracelet (Small bracelet with a bunch of quirky charms upon it; you just can't forget. Increases INT by 3; equippable by Auza; Immune Addle) / Gold: 160 / Stock: 1

~~Commercial Pen (Click pen with the logo of some random business on it. Increases INT by 2; equippable by Henry) / Gold: 100 / Stock: 0~~

The Gathering (In essence, just a farming scythe, but it has been polished to give it a nice reaper's feel. Increases ATK by 1 and INT by 2; equippable by Henry; Chance of Item Drop +50%; 75% chance of double drop) / Gold: 175 / Stock: 0

~Armor Shop~

~~Polished Mail (Armor made from some random sort of metal that's been polished to shine. Increases DEF by 2; equippable by Klein) / Gold: 80 / Stock: 0~~

Floral Cloth (Black cloth with graphic violet flower prints. Increases DEF by 1 and SPR by 3; equippable by Auza) / Gold: 110 / Stock: 1

~~Night Coat (Fancy coat saved for a night on the town. Increases DEF and SPR by 2; equippable by Henry) / Gold: 110 / Stock: 0~~

Aromatic Robes (A set of dark robes that smell surprisingly...good. Increases DEF by 1 and SPR by 3; equippable by Auza) / Gold: 110 / Stock: 1

~Synthesis Lab~

Harmonyx (Ultimate balance between light and darkness, this blade is the epitome of a soul in equilibrium. Increases ATK by 5, INT by 3, and SPR by 2; equippable by Klein) / Materials: Brass Sword/???? ????? x1 + Obsidian Fang x1 + Ivory Fang x1

Obsidian Fang (Blade surging with dark energy, it is rumored to corrupt the wielder over time. Increases ATK by 4 and DEF by 2; equippable by Klein; Dark elemental; consumed by Shade after 10th Player Phase) / Materials: Brass Sword/???? ????? x1 + Obsidian Fang x1

Ivory Fang (Blade flowing with the immense power of light. Just slashing at a foe with it will make them see stars. Increases ATK by 4 and DEF by 2; equippable by Klein; Light elemental; Added Effect: Blind) / Materials: Brass Sword/???? ????? x1 + Ivory Fang x1

~~Cup of Ketchup (One of those little cups you get at a fast food joint filled with ketchup. Increases INT by 3; equippable by Henry) / Materials: Bottle of Ink x1 + Tomato x3~~

?????? ????? (No info available) / Materials: ???? ????? x1 + Stellar Gold x2

Terra Beads (Given the stalwart power of the earth, these tan beads have the power to alter the magic around a foe when infused with mana to unleash a simple attack. Increases Max HP by 5 and INT by 4; equippable by Auza; Added Effect: Slow) / Materials: Old Beads/????? ????? x1 + Dirt Clod x4

Gold Pendant (Shiny golden pendant worn about the neck that wards off certain magicks. Increases SPR by 3; equippable by all; Immune Petrify) / Materials: Chain x1 + Stellar Gold x1

Stygian Claw (Clawed gauntlet made by augmenting a simpler gauntlet with the black fangs of a powerful beast. Increases ATK by 3 and DEF by 1; equippable by all) / Materials: Gauntlet x1 + Obsidian Fang x2

???????? ???? (No info available) / Materials: Gauntlet x1 + Ivory Fang x2

~~Black Garb (Usually only worn by the stealthy, these robes are as black as night. Increases DEF by 2 and SPR by 3; equippable by Auza; Evade +10%) / Materials: Black Cloth x6~~

???????? ???? (No info available) / Materials: Worn Armor x1 + Hard Scale x4 + Obsidian Fang x2

????? ???? (No info available) / Materials: Worn Armor x1 + Hard Scale x4 + Ivory Fang x2

Libra Aegis (Polished chain with an alternating black and white pattern, it portrays balance between mind and body. Increases DEF and SPR by 2; equippable by all) / Materials: Chain x1 + Obsidian Fang x1 + Ivory Fang x1

Pendulum (Inflicts Slow upon a single target; Range: 3 cells) / Materials: Stellar Gold x2

?????? ??? (No info available) / Materials: Elegant Quill x1 + Sugar x5

?????? ????? (No info available) / Materials: Black Cloth x1 + Stellar Gold x6

~~Herbal Paste (Recovers 15 HP and 5 MP upon use) / Materials: Herb x2~~

Sweet Potion (Recovers 40 HP upon use) / Materials: Potion x1 + Sugar x4

Current Gold: 540

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:50 pm

Auza synthesizes Terra Beads!

Auza synthesizes Black Garb!

...

And equips both of them.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:21 pm

In the town square, Macha stood with perfect posture, her blade out and at the ready. The pink gleamed in the sunlight of the beautiful day. The warm breeze tousled her hair gently, but her expression was determined and serious, her gaze unblinking. Across from her stood a very uneasy Klein with his sword out and in his normal battle stance. A few people who weren't too terribly busy had gathered around to watch the first training session Klein would ever receive.

"You call that a battle stance? It's so sloppy," Macha said in her smooth voice, though her expression did not waver. "Come at me. Let us see what you've managed to teach yourself." It wasn't obvious, but she honed her reflexes and had her eyes trained on Klein like a hawk.

"Do we have to do it in public....er, Teacher?" Klein asked nervously, cringing slightly as he spoke the last word. His voice was small and pathetic, and really, he felt like passing out.

"Speak up, boy. I could barely hear you!" again she responded, a joking tone settling on her voice, but her expression remained the same. It was almost as if she thought Klein was trying to break her focus. "Now. Come!"

"HRAH!" Klein shouted as he dashed forward with lightning speed, the energy from the lunge making it seem as if there were multiple Klein's coming in for an attack. Macha didn't even budge and just easily deflected the right blow that was aimed at her by the real Klein sending him reeling back to fall on his ass. He blushed in embarrassment as the crowd laughed at him. "Not funny," he muttered miserably, glowering at some nearby observers as he stood up.

"That was pathetic, kid. You've got a good grasp on illusion, but it could definitely use some work," she remarked. And then, she laughed, her expression breaking for the first time. "Is that the only way you thought you could land a hit on me? Come on! Hahahaha hahaha!" she jeered at him, slapping her thigh as she laughed. It was then that she heard the footsteps and nimbly performed a backflip as Klein thrust out at her with his sword, though missing the combo, he proceeded with a series of quick thrusts which Macha deflected with precision, though it wasn't enough to end the combo. "Good, good. Shouting before launching an attack is pretty stupid, so that was definitely an improvement," she commented with a smirk.

"..." Klein was at a loss for words as he continued to deal normal slashes only to have each of them easily blocked, but with a sudden burst of speed, he launched two slashes, the first one deflected and the second one dodged, but he switched his sword from one hand to the next so quickly that he managed to deal a powerful blow to Macha, definitely connecting, but it wasn't enough to cut her garments. "What on earth is that stuff made of?!" he shouted in surprise.

"That technique...," Macha purred in delight. "Fine. Defend yourself." She was on him in an instant, her slashes so quick and precise. Klein couldn't deflect them all as she had his, but she was going easy on him. She only brought her sword close to Klein to show him in how much danger he'd be if she were really his enemy, and that in itself showed how much control she had.

"Keep that up and you're really going to slice me," Klein yelled, trying his best to keep up with her flurry of assaults.

"If I wanted to cut you, dear," she said as she supposedly went to attack. Klein fell back in an attempt to dodge only to feel something very sharp against his back. The Macha attacking from the front had vanished--an illusion. The real one stood behind him with her sword threatening to run the boy through. "I would have." She lowered her blade as the crowd let out a blast of applause, some chattering excitedly before making their way back to wherever they were headed.

Henry synthesizes Herbal Paste x3!

Henry buys Polished Mail!

Henry buys Commercial Pen!

Henry buys Night Coat!

Henry buys Chest Key x2!

After doing some shopping and synthesizing, Henry stumbled into the town square. Some people were leaving an area in particular, talking about a beautiful woman owning some pathetic wuss. "Oh, I do hope you're not roughed up too badly, Mister Klein," Henry said to himself sadly after hearing the people, and rushed off to find Macha and Klein which only took a few seconds. "I do hope you're both all right. Miss Auza would not be happy if you were too beat to travel."

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:38 pm

Auza stopped by the item shop after synthesizing some new equipment and putting it on. She quite liked the black robes that flowed down around her. Not a single sound was made by the midnight dress, and it was very easy to move around in. Much better than her previous dress, which she held onto, just in case. Actually, she was looking for that Wallace character, hoping from a place she did not care to think about that he was around. Though Auza felt that she would only disappointed. It was unlikely that character would be here.

Still.

~

A little while later, Auza made her way to where she sensed the presences of her idiots. She eventually found them, a crowd preventing her any sort of view, due to her short stature. Being smaller than every other human being in the world wasn't a bad thing. And Henry was a little shorter than her, but he was still very young.

Auza held out her hand and cast a little magic to shove some of the crowd aside to allow her entry. Not caring for the sparring duo, Auza immediately walked over to them. It was probably a good thing they had stopped when she became visible.

"Having fun?" Auza inquired, raising an eyebrow at the two. She wanted to get a move on, they already spent too much time running around and looking for materials. They had a big fight ahead of them, and the sooner they got there, the better.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:03 pm

"Not really," Klein muttered miserably. He was suddenly sore from reason. Had he really been trying that hard? Of course I was. I didn't want to seem like some kind of lout, but great job I did at convincing her otherwise, Klein thought darkly, a grimace plastered on his face in place of his typical grin. It was a weird sight.

"Ah, cheer up, my student! That was just a test. Next time I'll show you the ropes at becoming more refined with your blade because it's not like you're lacking strength or energy. You just have to get a bit more control and discipline," Macha reassured the swordsman, nodding sagely. She turned to face Auza with a gentle smile. "Ready to head out, Captain?"

"Wait, Miss Auza might wish to do some more exploring, Miss Macha," Henry spoke up, his eyes closed in glee.

"Nah, she's ready to go kick thief ass, right? What'll it be?"

by Zerifachias Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:09 pm

Auza raised the other eyebrow and allowed her lips to curve up in a smirk. "Sure. Let's go and, in your language, kick some ass." It wasn't like Auza to be as energetic as she was. Especially after being disappointed about the Wallace-no-show. Then again, there really wasn't a reason for him to appear, they haven't taken care of the whole thief problem yet. Perhaps after...

>Continue with the story

by **Masquerade** Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:23 pm

And so it was decided. They were to head back to the manor of the thieves once more, most likely for the final showdown. It took the motley group a couple of hours to reach their destination once again, crossing the river by utilizing the raft with the carrier fish beneath it. Upon reaching the banks and heading up the path towards the manor, the thieves slinked up behind them to follow suit, for they had their own revenge to take out on Brygan and the horrid demon, Aurea. Toppling the two of them would rid Berbatu of one of the largest bandit organizations ever to arise in the land.

Danzel had noticed the new woman traveling with the group and realized who she was in an instant causing him to slam a hand into his forehead. "They let The Tempest out of the basement," he grumbled quietly to his companions.

"So what? More help means Brygan and that bitch will go down faster," Renee shot back at him in reprimand. "No complaining. That's final."

"Sure thing, noble leader," Danzel replied sarcastically and said nothing more to his fellow thieves. Instead, as the group walked into the entrance, it was Danzel that took the lead. "Brygan's probably in his bedroom on the second floor," he explained as he led the group up the stairs and to the immediate right. There was a large ornate door made of wood with beautiful carvings at the top that only became more gruesome as one looked closer to the bottom. Danzel tried the knob, but to no avail. "Damn, figured it wouldn't be this easy. We've got to find the Key Keeper," he concluded, crossing his arms.

"Who or what is that?" Klein asked curiously, seeing as how it was of the utmost importance at the moment.

"Eh, some guy we keep around to tend to the landscape and clean up the place a bit. He has a key to every room in the place including the bedroom," Danzel explained, heading back down the stairs. "At this time of day, he's probably out on the patio enjoying some lemonade. Come." Danzel led the group back through the foyer and into the empty living room. Passing into the door they hadn't been through yet, they found themselves in a wondrous kitchen. The floor was tile, black and white patterned, and looked very clean. The granite countertops were spotless, and all the kitchen appliances that were in view were tidy and put away. To the north was the dining area and a patio leading off to the west. Danzel led the group through a screen door so that they were all on the patio. It was there that they found an old man wearing what looked like fishing gear sitting on a soft couch with light green upholstery. On the table next to him was a half-empty glass of iced lemonade.

"Danzel....you brought company?" the old man asked slowly.

"Key Keeper?" Klein asked.

Danzel nodded. "Key Keeper."

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