Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

Odin takes 72 Dmg!

HP: 471/590

Odin dodges one of Cerberus's attacks!

Chapter 03-E: A New Power

Location: Heaven's Tower - Chamber of Heart

Objective: Prove yourself to Odin and gain new power!

Background: ~Claim Your Place~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} {C} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {A} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} {L} {O} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {T} {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Alyssia's Limbo's Rest has 3 turns left.

The Party's Fringeward has 3 turns left.

The Party's Protect has 1 turn left.

The Party's Shell has 1 turn left.

Lightning's Power Shift has 1 turn left.

Enemy Phase.

Odin moves to G7.

Stating nothing more, Odin navigated himself around Alyssia and turned to face the trio that now stood before him. He advanced upon them with his blades flashing outwards, expert swordplay managing to strike each and everyone one of them several times before the divine being stepped back, readying himself for counterattacks from his opponents.

Odin uses Flourish of Steel! Hits Alyssia, Cerberus, and Lightning! 5 hits! 16 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

MP: 325/355

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} {C} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {A} {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} {L} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {T} {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Odin's Ullr's Shield has 4 turns left.

Player Phase 4!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy) *ALL DMG TAKEN -35%* *PROTECT* *SHELL* *THE LOVELY BONES (3)*
HP: 65/70
MP: 27/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 80/85
MP: 18/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 10 --- 11
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 55/60
MP: 36/50
DD: 6/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9% --- 29%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 65/65
MP: 12/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11
Int: 12
Spr: 13
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin (Eidolon) *VALHALLA'S CALL* *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
HP: 471/590
MP: 325/355
DD: 10/10
Atk: 18
Def: 16
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Bridge Edge (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Open Space (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks Odin! 5 hits! 19 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

R-Ability Force to Longevity activates! [+20 HP Recovered]

HP: 70/70

Odin's skill with his bladed weapon was definitely impressive, but thanks to the sheer amount of magical protection bestowed upon her, Alyssia hardly felt anything at all. She wasn't about to laugh in the being's face about it though. She knew that he was tough, and she was determined not to take the extra defenses for granted. She laid into Odin with a couple more sword slashes while her remaining bones rushed in from the sides to pierce him, retracting once more only to have another crumble to dust. She could feel the stamina returning to her body from her sheer power, but she knew it would take a lot more to actually fell this opponent. They all just had to remain adamant and victory would eventually be theirs.

Alyssia waits.

R-Ability Shade Reflex activates! [All damage taken -1%]

Cerberus uses Mana Shard on himself! [+5 MP Recovered]

Cerberus's attack depleted a lot of mana from his reservoir, and something told him that it would probably be useful to at least have access to the same attack later on. Digging into his fur, one of his heads managed to retrieve a small shard. Downing it, he felt a little bit of usable mana return to him and he was satisfied. Now he had to make sure to save it all for when the moment was right to lash out again. For the moment, he would stick to the basics.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Sentinel* *-10% Mp Cost* *Power-Shift (1)* *Fringeward* *Protect* *Shell*
HP: 55/60
MP: 36/50
DD: 6/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9% --- 29%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Fringeward* *Protect* *Shell*
HP: 65/65
MP: 12/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11
Int: 12
Spr: 13
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Terra moves to K5!

As the divine being repositioned himself so that he was in range of the Actor, the boy quickly propelled himself to the other side of the bridge. He would not be able to keep running back and forth for long; the armored man would be able to reach him eventually. The shields of light he had summoned fading did not help make him feel any better at that thought. "Put them up next..." Terra thought to himself as he bathed in heavenly light to increase his defenses.

Terra casts Eden on himself! +15% Def and Spr! 5% Max Hp Recovery for Five Turns!

Terra's S-Ability, Unknown Gift, activates! Terra's Mp is fully recovered! Terra's R-Ability, Surprise Fortune, activates! Terra gains 3 Mana Substitutes!

"We could use some help..." Lightning thought aloud, mostly to herself as the shields of light faded upon the knight's attack. With less protection from the rather brutal attacks, they could use something to move the battle along. It was a long shot, but if what she had in mind succeeded things would be easier for all of them.

Lightning shifts to Saboteur! Lightning's Power-Shift refreshes!

With a wave of mana washing over her, Lightning quickly began charging debilitating mana through her blade. It was not going to do too much for them if it failed, but it would help either way. Thrusting her blade in Odin's direction a burst of mana flew at the man and started to chip away at his body/armor.

Lightning casts Deprotect on Odin! 75% Chance of Deprotect! 18 Int Damage from Malice!

Lightning moves to H7!

Lightning *Saboteur* *-10% Mp Cost* *Power-Shift (2)* *Fringeward*
HP: 55/60
MP: 29/50
DD: 6/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Fringeward* *Eden (5)*
HP: 65/65
MP: 55/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin takes 10 Dmg!

HP: 461/590

Odin is afflicted with Deprotect!

R-Ability Falter activates!

Alyssia is afflicted with Debrave!

Chapter 03-E: A New Power

Location: Heaven's Tower - Chamber of Heart

Objective: Prove yourself to Odin and gain new power!

Background: ~Claim Your Place~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} {C} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {A} {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} {T} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Alyssia's Limbo's Rest has 2 turns left.

The Party's Fringeward has 2 turns left.

The Party's Protect fades.

The Party's Shell fades.

Lightning's Power Shift has 2 turns left.

Terra's Eden has 5 turns.

Alyssia's Debrave has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Odin attacks Lightning! 2 hits! 18 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Lightning is Provoked]

Odin shrugged off the damage easily enough, though he was definitely aware of his ailment. Ignoring it for now, he sought retribution against the one who had inflicted it--Lightning. His blades flashed through the air twice as they connected with the female soldier. He was intent to see if this woman's versatility knew no bounds, for she was certainly full of surprises.

Odin moves to D7.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} {C} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {A} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} {T} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Odin's Ullr's Shield has 3 turns left.

Odin's Deprotect has 3 turns.

Player Phase 5!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy) *ALL DMG TAKEN -35%* *THE LOVELY BONES (2)* *DEBRAVE*
HP: 70/70
MP: 27/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19 --- 9
Def: 12
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *SHADE REFLEX (1)*
HP: 80/85
MP: 23/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 10 --- 11
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *PROVOKE*
HP: 53/60
MP: 28/50
DD: 6/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *EDEN [3]* *MANA SUBSTITUTE (3)*
HP: 65/65
MP: 55/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin (Eidolon) *VALHALLA'S CALL* *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%* *DEPROTECT*
HP: 461/590
MP: 325/355
DD: 10/10
Atk: 18
Def: 16
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Bridge Edge (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Open Space (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to E7.

Alyssia felt an unbelievable drain on her strength after her last assault upon Odin. What kind of foul magic was affecting her now? Lightning had been able to give them all an opening to attack with her saboteur magic, but now Alyssia was right back to where she was before. Growling, she rushed after Odin, coming to a halt and slashing him twice before her two bones pierced into the being, one crumbling away after the attack. "Cerberus, don't waste this chance," she called out to her partner who was already way ahead of her.

Alyssia attacks Odin! 4 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to D6.

Cerberus attacks Odin! 4 hits! 18 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Not now. Cerberus was going to save his actual skill until the magic wearing down Odin's defenses was just about to wear off. For now, he'd stick with the fundamentals. Bounding up next to the mighty being, Cerberus began to bite into the material it was made of which certainly didn't do anything for the beast's fangs. He was lucky to have them reinforced with the iron bear traps so that things weren't so harsh on him. He wasn't an evasive creature, so he just braced his muscular form for a possible counterattack. It seemed Odin's moves had a way of hitting things in a wide area, so that was definitely something to keep in mind.

Lightning *Saboteur* *-10% Mp Cost* *Power-Shift (2)* *Fringeward*
HP: 53/60
MP: 29/50
DD: 6/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Fringeward* *Eden (5)* *Mana Substitutes (3)*
HP: 65/65
MP: 55/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning shifts to Ravager! Power-Shift is refreshed!

Lightning attacks Odin! 2 Hits! 24 Atk Damage per Hit!

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! +20% Total Damage Output!

Lightning shrugged off the attacks the divine knight made towards her fairly easily; her mana was still protecting her, but its effects would not last long. With her saboteur magic debilitating Odin, though, she could not afford to waste a turn reinforcing it. Quickly she raised her gunblade and made two shots, hopefully hitting the gargantuan figure. Taking it down was the most important thing at the moment.

Terra casts Serafino, Proteggici on the Ally Party! Bestows Shell and Protect! -1 Mana Substitute

Utilizing the excess mana that pooled around him, Terra called forth the light once more, smiling as the barriers formed around his allies. Now they could more easily take care of this Odin and hopefully would not die in the process. "Be careful everyone!" the Actor called out, at the moment unsure of whether or not to move forward. In the end he lowered his saber, figuring that getting closer would not help him stay standing. If the knight got closer he would likely change his mind, but until then... no.

Lightning *Ravager* *-10% Mp Cost* *Power-Shift (2)* *Fringeward* *Protect* *Shell*
HP: 53/60
MP: 29/50
DD: 8/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Fringeward* *Eden (5)* *Mana Substitutes (2)* Protect* *Shell*
HP: 65/65
MP: 55/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin takes 140 Dmg!

HP: 321/590

R-Ability Falter activates!

Lightning is afflicted with Debrave!

Chapter 03-E: A New Power

Location: Heaven's Tower - Chamber of Heart

Objective: Prove yourself to Odin and gain new power!

Background: ~Claim Your Place~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {C} {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {A} {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} {T} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Alyssia's Limbo's Rest has 1 turn left.

The Party's Fringeward has 1 turn left.

The Party's Protect has 3 turns.

The Party's Shell has 3 turns.

Lightning's Power Shift has 2 turns left.

Terra's Eden has 4 turns left.

Alyssia's Debrave has 2 turns left.

Lightning's Debrave has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Odin uses Crushing Blow on Lightning! Hits Alyssia! 32 Dmg! (ATK) [User winds up in I7]

MP: 309/355

Dark crimson energy swarmed about Odin's form and he lunged through Alyssia in order to hit his primary target--Lightning. A burst of rose petals filled the air as the being appeared behind the woman that had called him. "Such strength," Odin said as he turned suddenly, lashing out at Lightning with his blades before assuming a more defensive stance. "Will the guardian of Valhalla really be defeated this day? I wonder..." he mused to himself, glaring down at Lightning with immense ferocity mixed with curiosity.

Odin attacks Lightning! 2 hits! 18 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Odin waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {A} {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} {T} { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Odin's Ullr's Shield has 2 turns left.

Odin's Deprotect has 2 turns left.

Player Phase 6!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy) *ALL DMG TAKEN -35%* *THE LOVELY BONES (1)* *DEBRAVE* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 69/70
MP: 27/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19 --- 9
Def: 12
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *SHADE REFLEX (1)* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 80/85
MP: 23/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 10 --- 11
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Ravager) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *PROVOKE* *DEBRAVE* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 50/60
MP: 28/50
DD: 8/10
Atk: 16 --- 24 --- 12
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ALL DMG TAKEN -15%* *EDEN [3]* *MANA SUBSTITUTE (2)* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 65/65
MP: 55/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin (Eidolon) *VALHALLA'S CALL* *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%* *DEPROTECT*
HP: 321/590
MP: 309/355
DD: 10/10
Atk: 18
Def: 16
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Bridge Edge (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Open Space (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia uses Chaos Pulse on Odin! 12 Dark Dmg! (INT) [Chance of Confusion]

Holding out her blade, Alyssia watched as streams of dark energy began swirling around the length before reaching the tip where the energy congregated into a decent-sized sphere. She fired the thing like a gun and watched as the projectile whizzed past Lightning and hopefully struck the being that was assaulting the woman. "I'm pretty much useless and I wanted to try that out anyway," Alyssia said aloud with a shrug of her shoulders before pretending to blow imaginary smoke off the tip of her blade. She could still feel the physical atrophy that Odin had afflicted with her. She didn't know what caused it; it must have just been some sort of magical cloak he had or something that weakened attackers when they attacked. How fun.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus moves to G6.

Cerberus uses Deadly Nocturne on Odin! 10 hits! 24 Dark Dmg per hit! (ATK)

MP: 1/40

Now was the time. Odin was getting farther away and his chance to strike was fading. Pounding forward, the shadowy mist clinging to Cerberus's form began to surge into the ground forming a large pool that quickly expanded outwards until Odin was standing in it. Spike after spike of darkness plunged up from the depths, attempting to stab Odin again and again. Cerberus could only hope that his attack was accurate enough to really lay some hurt on the divine being.

Lightning *Ravager* *-10% Mp Cost* *Power-Shift (2)* *Fringeward* *Protect* *Shell* *Debrave*
HP: 50/60
MP: 29/50
DD: 8/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Fringeward* *Eden (4)* *Mana Substitutes (2)* Protect* *Shell*
HP: 65/65
MP: 55/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning attacks Odin! 2 Hits! 12 Atk Damage per Hit!

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! +30% Total Damage Output!

Lightning raised her blade and slashed at the armored individual despite feeling the affects of his weakening magic. She knew that no matter doing even a slight amount of damage was required, it was the only way that they could possibly win. However as she finished her assault, she noticed Cerberus launching a powerful attack, one which would likely leave Odin on his last legs. It was then that her gaze quickly transferred to the Actor who had been avoiding combat. "Terra, get in there!" she commanded.

Terra shook a bit as the armored knight got even closer to him, almost so that he was in range of attack. But before he could react to it in any other way, Lightning's voice reached him, commanding him to take charge. It was only after he nodded and got moving that he realized why he was needed so badly.

Terra moves to J7!

"Go on!" Lightning responded upon his stopping, causing the Actor to just nod striking the armored figure several times rapidly. Finishing up just as the last of Cerberus' dark spikes impaled the man.

Terra uses Furia senza Fine on Odin! 8 Hits! 12 Atk Damage per Hit! Sure Hit!

Lightning *Ravager* *-10% Mp Cost* *Power-Shift (2)* *Fringeward* *Protect* *Shell* *Debrave*
HP: 50/60
MP: 29/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Fringeward* *Eden (3)* *Mana Substitutes (2)* Protect* *Shell*
HP: 65/65
MP: 37/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin takes 318 Dmg!

HP: 3/590

Odin dodges one of Cerberus's attacks!

Chapter 03-E: A New Power

Location: Heaven's Tower - Chamber of Heart

Objective: Prove yourself to Odin and gain new power!

Background: ~Claim Your Place~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {A} {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {T} {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Alyssia's Limbo's Rest fades.

The Party's Fringeward fades.

The Party's Protect has 2 turns left.

The Party's Shell has 2 turns left.

Lightning's Power Shift has 1 turn left.

Terra's Eden has 3 turns left.

Alyssia's Debrave has 1 turn left.

Lightning's Debrave has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

The blade of death is stilled no longer! Into the throes of chaos for the souls of the weak! Odin unleashes the terror that is Zantetsuken upon all enemies! 18 Piercing Dmg! [Alyssia evades Instant Death][Cerberus evades Instant Death][Lightning evades Instant Death][Terra evades Instant Death]

Odin had been forced to one knee due to all of the relentless attacks of his adversaries. Their strength and resolve was truly admirable, but they had not done away with him. One stray spike has missed the mark, and now he was able to stand tall once more, even at the brink of defeat. "My power is all but yours for the taking, but you have one more trial that you must face," Odin said as he crouched and then leaped into the air, gracefully spinning with his blades outstretched. Flashes of light could be seen below, and when he landed perfectly upon the platform, a burst of rose petals surged outwards in all directions as slashes and cuts appeared suddenly on his foes, but to his dismay, each and every one of them was still standing. This was probably for the best. It meant that they truly could put his power to good use. He faced Lightning and gave her a nod of affirmation...and of trust. She would know what to do in her heart.

Slashing the air with his weapon, the flow of time seemed to distort madly, the air wavering eerily. The ticking of clocks could be heard faintly, but soon ceased their noise-making. Alyssia, Cerberus, and Terra had been completely frozen in time. Only Lightning was left.

Odin activates Trigger Command: Valhalla's Realm! [Alyssia is Stopped][Cerberus is Stopped][Terra is Stopped]

Odin activates Trigger Command: Eternal Servant! [All damage taken -100%]

Odin waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {A} {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {O} {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {T} {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Odin's Ullr's Shield has 1 turn left.

Odin's Deprotect has 1 turn left.

Player Phase 7!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy) *DEBRAVE* *PROTECT* *SHELL* *STOP*
HP: 51/70
MP: 27/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19 --- 9
Def: 12
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen) *SHADE REFLEX (1)* *PROTECT* *SHELL* *STOP*
HP: 62/85
MP: 1/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 10 --- 11
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Ravager) *DEBRAVE* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 32/60
MP: 28/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24 --- 12
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *EDEN [3]* *MANA SUBSTITUTE (2)* *PROTECT* *SHELL* *STOP*
HP: 50/65
MP: 37/55
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 12
Spr: 13 --- 15
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Odin (Eidolon) *VALHALLA'S CALL* *ALL DMG TAKEN -110%* *DEPROTECT*
HP: 3/590
MP: 309/355
DD: 0/10
Atk: 18
Def: 16
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells
Trigger Command: Activate: Gestalt Mode (Seize Odin's power. You know what to do. Range: Infinite. Lightning only.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Bridge Edge (cannot be occupied)

{-} - Open Space (cannot be occupied)

One of Cerberus' spikes out of place allowed for the knight of Valhalla to remain standing despite the punishment. What came next could only be described as fitting; one final and most powerful attack that ultimately failed to finish the party off. The sequence of events that came afterwards little more than negligible details. Though the rest of her allies were frozen in time by Odin's strange tampering, Lightning felt a certain resonance inside that it was unimportant. Rather, what was about to happen, was important. Very.

Receiving a nod of affirmation and trust from the knight, Lightning responded to it with a similar nod of her own. The gunblade in hand was lowered and compressed back into its nonactive form and she slid it into its holster. Another nod towards the large knight and Lightning straightened her form, eyes closed for a moment with a single intake of air. "Let's go then." she stated, her voice quiet but powerful; the sensation from earlier growing to twice the power it had earlier. Her readiness expressed, she watched Odin's reaction.

Lightning uses Trigger Command: Activate: Gestalt Mode! Lightning seizes Odin's power!

Odin has yielded!

Chapter 03-E: A New Power

Location: Heaven's Tower - Chamber of Heart

Objective: Prove yourself to Odin and gain new power!

Background: ~Claim Your Place~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} B
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} C
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} D
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {A} {b} {-} {-} {w} E
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} F
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } {C} { } {b} {-} {-} {w} G
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {L} {b} {-} {-} {w} H
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} I
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } {T} {b} {-} {-} {w} J
{w} {-} {-} {b} { } { } { } {b} {-} {-} {w} K
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Odin has yielded and a new power has been gained!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+24 - Odin x1
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Player Character KO
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+1 - Minimal Items used

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 31

Alyssia: 26/54 --- 57/54
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 3/81
DD: 10/10

Cerberus: 9/54 --- 40/54
Next Level: 40/54
DD: 10/10

Lightning: 20/54 --- 51/54
Next Level: 51/54
DD: 10/10

Terra: 43/54 --- 74/54
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 20/54
DD: 10/10

Skill Points Awarded!

+1: Alyssia, Terra
+0: Cerberus, Lightning

The Party receives 475 Gold!

Items found:
---Earth's Adamance x1

Edit your profiles, please~ Update will come shortly.

Time began to return to normal, no longer distorted by Odin's presence, though the powerful being was definitely still around. Into the air he leaped once again, though this time, it was not to unleash a dreadful attack, but to twist and reform into a majestic, otherworldly steed. His dual blades separated into two weapons and fell into the bridge, embedding themselves in it. Rose petals seemed to rain down gently from above as Odin's new form trotted closer to Lightning.

Alyssia shook her head. Being frozen in time had left her in a bit of a daze, but all she knew was that the strong aroma of roses was threatening to knock her out. She looked at the horse, and then at Lightning. It seemed Cerberus had less of a problem than she did in shaking herself out of her stupor and already returned to the realm of shadows. "Does this mean that we won? Odin locked us all away in time didn't he?" Alyssia asked aloud, clearly confused. Things weren't exactly adding up to how they should be at the moment.

Lightning, bolster your skill by a bit more, and you shall be able to summon me to your side, Odin's voice sounded through the woman's mind. Do you understand?

Odin has been defeated! His power is now accessible! [Gain 1 Skill Point in order to be able to unleash Odin in battle]

Lightning ignored her ally for the moment to properly take in the image of Odin now in the form of a horse. When his voice rang out in her mind she nodded, a small smile tugging at the edges of her lips. "Understood." she said quietly, giving another nod of affirmation towards the sentient being before turning to face her allies. They had all be trapped in time for quite a bit of time but now they were freed from their eternal imprisonment. "We won." Lightning confirmed, the smallest of smiles forming on her face. "And it seems we have a new ally in the future." she added, her gaze falling on Odin once more.

Terra had been very confused and felt almost drunk when the rest of the party was brought back to the normal flow of time. However he regained his composure fairly easily, lowering his weapon as he saw the battle was done. When Lightning announced that they had indeed won this one, and even gained a powerful new ally, his blade returned to its sheathe. "That's very fortunate." the actor interjected with a rather large smile.

Suddenly, jagged pieces of pinkish crystal enveloped Odin's entire form and miniaturized before completely disappearing. The rain of rose petals stopped and a vortex of light appeared before them at the opposite end of the bridge. There was no telling where it would lead the group, for it only showed nothing but white expanse just as the portals before had. Regardless, it was their only way out, so the only option was to go through and see where it led. With Odin on their side, the group proceeded onwards, hoping that maybe, just maybe, they would reach the top of the tower at long last.

The area grew rather cool as the portal led out into what appeared to be some woodlands. The group found themselves hidden behind some trees in some unknown forest with a clearing right in front of them that led to a cliff. It was night out, and an enormous full moon rested in a perfect view out in the sky beyond the cliff, the numerous stars amidst the black offering it company as it sat, bathing everything in its ghostly light. A breeze caused the leaves of the trees to rustle gently. Standing near the cliff edge was a large, muscled man with a tight beige shirt and gray pants held up with black suspenders. On his back was an enormous greatsword with an eloquent silver hand that resembled jagged rocks while the blade itself was made of a beautiful purple gemstone. His hair was somewhat short and spiked, and it was also the same color as his blade oddly enough.

Standing behind him in the clearing was a tall girl wearing a solid white, hooded traveler's cloak and purples gloves that seemed to be stained with..blood? It was hard to tell. What wasn't difficult to see were the cuts on her face. She had large, violet eyes that were quite beautiful and long, tame jet black hair. In one hand she carried a really odd doll that was practically beyond creepy. In the other hand, she carried a scythe, the shaft made of a light-colored wood while the polished blade held a light reddish tint.

"So you killed them all didn't you?" the man said suddenly, a trace of a smirk cross his face. His voice was deep and tinted with amusement. He didn't turn around to face the girl, but instead just kept his eyes on the moon in front of him.

"I-I had to....I couldn't let them imprison me while you were left to roam free," the girl said suddenly, hugging her creepy doll tightly.

"It's not my fault you went crazy and killed half the town," the man shot back at her lightly with a nonchalant shrug of his shoulders.

"Yes it is!" she shouted. "It's because you....you! HOW COULD YOU?! They were....they were our allies--our friends! And you just butchered them..."

"Heh heh, you mean your allies and your friends? Because they were just pawns to me. Always were. I needed them to make you flip out the way you did. And boy was that sweet," he said with a laugh. "The look on your face. The way you painted that town red with blood. It was all so priceless, and I couldn't give a shit about any of it," he said more loudly, firing off a mocking laugh into the night, but wound up doubling over and coughing up something into his hand. From the group's position, they could barely tell that it was blood.

The girl tilted her head cockily. "Still wounded from our last skirmish, Amethyst? Should have known you couldn't handle me...not after what I did. You dug your own grave, you foolish and evil man," she said, shaking her head before taking her doll and stuffing it into her robes so that its head was peeking out at the man, apparently named Amethyst, from the neck hole of the robes. She took her scythe in both hands and spread her feet apart.

"Should have figured it'd end like this, but damn, I've been stirring up trouble for a long time. Just don't forget you've got blood on your hands too, babe," Amethyst said, finally turning around to face her. He had tired, hazel eyes and his face was rather rugged and handsome. He flashed the girl a dazzling smile, but he was missing a few teeth. Upon closer inspection, he had some bruises around his mouth and on his cheeks.

"I've already got a plan for that," the girl said, casting a sidelong gaze into the trees before returning it to Amethyst. "It's over at long last." She charged the man, and he made no effort to dodge her as her scythe tore through his neck with ease, severing his head from his body. The head rolled through the grass, an amused look frozen on its face forever as blood sprayed up out of the body like a fountain before crumpling to the ground. The girl stumbled back a bit before collapsing to her knees, tears pouring forth from her eyes. "What plan?" she sighed, looking up out over the moon. "Storm the heavens with my anguish and force Torcrea himself to cleanse my hands of blood." She stood up. "That's what I'll do." Her free hand clenched into a fist.

Back behind the trees, the group had remained transfixed by the transpiring events, unable to intervene. Alyssia suddenly felt unconstrained and a look of alarm crossed her face as she turned to the others. "What the hell is all of this?" she asked them futilely, for it was likely that none of them knew the answer either. "I'm really not liking the sound of what she's talking about," she said, keeping her voice hushed while obscurely gesturing to the woman in the clearing. "What do we do?"

The second they were free of whatever power held them in place to watch the events that passed between the woman and man, Terra felt a huge amount of desperation well in his chest and throat. Talk of slaughter, using people as pawns, the killing of the man, the woman's new objective, it was all a little too much for the young actor. He staggered just a tiny bit, absentmindedly clutching Lightning's arm so he could recompose himself. The soldier on the other hand remained rather stoic for a moment after watching, when it faded however a frown flashed over her face. "This is another challenge." was all she said, gripping her blade as Terra let go of her.

"That's true..." Terra murmured, looking back towards the woman's direction with a frown of his own. The image of her storming the heavens and demanding Torcrea cleanse her of her sins was troubling to say the least. At that a very determined look crossed the youngest member's face, a sudden fire in his eyes. "I don't like what she's talking about either. And since this is a challenge of the tower, there's only one thing we can do. Stop her." he stated a little more loudly, albeit not loud enough to alert the woman.

"You're probably right. The tower had to have brought us here for some reason, and this woman seems to have less than noble intentions," Alyssia affirmed, readying her weapon as well. Were they even still inside the tower for that matter? If they weren't, how were they supposed to get back? Ignoring the vast amount of problems presented with this particular trial for the moment, Alyssia burst out of hiding, Cerberus appearing near her in a blast of blazing shadows. Alyssia watched as the girl turned quickly, her scythe at the ready. "Sorry, but what you're planning isn't really acceptable," Alyssia called out challengingly.

"Wings? One of Torcrea's minions come to bring the fight to me? I'll destroy you before marching on Amoria," the girl replied, an angry gleam in her eye. A wicked smile formed upon her face as she entered a battle stance herself. "It's a sign!" she shouted. "He is afraid that I will bring ruination up him, and I will! How?! HOW COULD HE ABANDON US?! THEY DIDN'T DESERVE TO DIE!!!" A beautiful violet aura surged into life around the girl. The fight was on.

Chapter 03-F: The Distraught

Location: Heaven's Tower - Via Ambitus

Objective: Put a stop to Rosemary's plot!

Background: ~Warped Ambition~

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } D
{ } {t} { } { } { } {R} { } { } { } {t} { } E
{ } {t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } G
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } {t} { } {t} { } H
{t} {t} { } {A} { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } I
{ } { } {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } J
{t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} K
{ } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 75/75
MP: 45/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 13
Spr: 12
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen)
HP: 85/85
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 12 --- 13
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary (The Distraught) *REGEN [34]*
HP: 685/685
MP: 575/575
DD: 1/10
Atk: 23
Def: 13
Int: 17
Spr: 15
Evade: 14%
Move: 4 cells

{t} - Tree (cannot be occupied)

{ } - These spaces do not exist.

Players may start in rows I-J, columns 4-6!

Lightning starts at I5!

Terra starts at J5!

Terra was quick to race out just past Alyssia for a moment, blade drawn and at the ready for anything. The woman spouted nonsense about Torcrea being afraid of her and the supposed ruination she would bring upon him. "Light abandons no one. Turn your back on it and it shall always be there to welcome you again with open arms." At this the young actor lowered his blade in such a way that it was still at the ready but also in a way that he meant no harm. "Will you ignore such truth and seek ruin on he that gave us everything?" he asked, determination still burning behind his eyes; if she refused and continued to attack them he would not hold back.

Lightning on the other hand remained quiet, allowing Terra to say what he wished. The boy was showing some spark, which also seemed vaguely familiar. At any rate she was rather impressed with him; such backbone was a refreshing change from how he had been acting during their bout with Odin.

The girl laughed, the grip on her scythe tightening. "Craven words from the servant of a craven god. Ooooh, it's going to be fun tearing you apart LIMB FROM LIMB!" Her mind was made up. Either that, or she was just too psychologically damaged that there could be no other course of action.

Chapter 03-F: The Distraught

Location: Heaven's Tower - Via Ambitus

Objective: Put a stop to Rosemary's plot!

Background: ~Warped Ambition~

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } D
{ } {t} { } { } { } {R} { } { } { } {t} { } E
{ } {t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } G
{t} { } {C} { } { } { } { } {t} { } {t} { } H
{t} {t} { } {A} {L} { } { } { } { } {t} { } I
{ } { } {t} { } {T} { } { } { } { } { } { } J
{t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} K
{ } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 75/75
MP: 45/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 13
Spr: 12
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen)
HP: 85/85
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 12 --- 13
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 60/60
MP: 50/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor)
HP: 65/65
MP: 60/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary (The Distraught) *REGEN [34]*
HP: 685/685
MP: 575/575
DD: 1/10
Atk: 23
Def: 13
Int: 17
Spr: 15
Evade: 14%
Move: 4 cells

{t} - Tree (cannot be occupied)

{ } - These spaces do not exist.

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia took the air. "There's no talking her down. We're going to have to take action," the girl said tersely, soaring off towards her deranged, scythe-wielding opponent. Touching down right next to the girl, Alyssia launched into an attack, slashing at the girl twice with her blade. There was definitely something nagging at Alyssia's being, and she could have sworn it was guilt, but they had to defend themselves; there was no getting out of it. Even if there was way more to the story than met the eye, what they had just witnessed... What kind of trial is this even? Damn, Alyssia thought sourly as she kept her body braced to be attacked, though she wasn't sure if she was going to be the girl's primary target or not. From such a close proximity, the blade on the scythe looked extremely sharp. Getting cut by that thing was sure to hurt like hell.

Alyssia moves to E5.

Alyssia attacks Rosemary! 2 hits! 19 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to G5.

Cerberus paced forward across the clearing to get nearer to their new enemy, though he held back from doing anything immediately. It seemed his master was merely testing the waters at the moment, granted the others would be able to support her better at the moment, at least until he could get close enough to the dangerous girl which wouldn't take long at all. In the meantime, he kept his wits about him. The girl seemed about as powerful as she was unpredictable and unstable.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning
HP: 60/60
MP: 50/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 12
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra
HP: 65/65
MP: 60/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12
Def: 11
Int: 13
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning shifts to Saboteur!

Lightning's R-Ability, Power-Shift, activates! +50% Atk and Int for Three Turns!

Lightning's frown remained as the rather insane enemy only seemed to become more enraged from Terra's little speech. She had not expected his words to calm her down, but she had hoped deep down it would have caused the girl to falter. When it became clear they were not going to have an advantage, the soldier instead directed a wave of mana which transformed her back into the magic debilitator.

Lightning moves to F5!

"Deprotect." As soon as she was in position Lightning directed a surge of mana at the girl; this ability had been very helpful recently, hopefully it would continue to help them out.

Lightning casts Deprotect on Rosemary! 75% Chance of Deprotect! 18 Int Damage from Malice!

Terra grimaced as the girl seemed to get even crazier, only to force it down into his chest and bring the determination full force. "I pity you then," he stated with a frown, raising his sword high into the air so light could collect around it. "I hope you're prepared to handle the consequences of your actions." the actor finished, bringing his blade back down.

Terra casts Arcadia on himself! +15% Atk and Int! User recovers 5% Max Mp for Five Turns!

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 60/60
MP: 42/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (5)*
HP: 65/65
MP: 50/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --> 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --> 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary takes 9 Dmg!

HP: 676/685

Rosemary dodges one of Alyssia's attacks!

Rosemary evades Deprotect!

Chapter 03-F: The Distraught

Location: Heaven's Tower - Via Ambitus

Objective: Put a stop to Rosemary's plot!

Background: ~Warped Ambition~

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } D
{ } {t} { } { } {A} {R} { } { } { } {t} { } E
{ } {t} {t} { } {L} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } {C} { } { } { } {t} { } { } G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } {t} { } H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } I
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{t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} K
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Terra's Arcadia has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Rosemary moves to I6.

Sliding across the grass of the clearing, Rosemary was suddenly upon Terra. Her violet eyes gazed into his, a disconcerted frown on her face. Time seemed to slow down as she just gazed at him, but the pain from the slashes she had just wrought upon him would cause reality to return to normal speed. "Those are really tough words. Are you a big shot? Hmmm?" she asked him, her voice surprisingly calm as she stood there with her scythe, still in a battle stance. However, she said nothing more as she waited.

Rosemary attacks Terra! 2 hits! 23 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Terra evades Charm]

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Player Phase 2!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 75/75
MP: 45/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 13
Spr: 12
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen)
HP: 85/85
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 12 --- 13
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 60/60
MP: 42/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA [3]*
HP: 41/65
MP: 53/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary (The Distraught) *REGEN [34]*
HP: 685/685
MP: 575/575
DD: 3/10
Atk: 23
Def: 13
Int: 17
Spr: 15
Evade: 14%
Move: 4 cells

{t} - Tree (cannot be occupied)

{ } - These spaces do not exist.

Alyssia moves to I7.

Damn it, that's not good, Alyssia thought as she flapped her wings and took the air, zooming around the clearing before coming to a stop next to Rosemary. It was just as she had thought; Terra's wounds looked much worse from up close. This girl was freakishly powerful. Alyssia slashed the air with her blade causing blood to surge from a glowing red glyph on the ground after it had shattered. The crimson liquid coated Alyssia's blade and with it primed, she set about slashing at the psychopath in front of her, the blood of the damned coaxing the girl's own blood from her body, or at least that was the intention. Hopefully she's not as resilient as I believe her to be.

Alyssia uses Bleed For Me on Rosemary! 4 hits! 21 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Chance of Bleeding]

MP: 33/45

"Hey, bitch. Why don't you try your scythe out on me. I'm the winged one, remember?' she said mockingly, flapping those very wings in order to hover in the air. Hopefully that would draw the girl's attention, but with her unstable frame of mind, there was no telling. Alyssia also noticed that the wound she had inflicted on the girl earlier had disappeared. What the hell...?

Cerberus moves to I5.

Now the girl had done it. Cerberus was quick to assault the woman, taking a couple of easy steps towards her before letting off a quick slash with his claw before trying to bite the rather agile enemy. He had noticed that his master had missed with her initial attack, a testament to how evasive this girl would be. Hopefully, everything landed. Cerberus trusted his aim, but this was completely out of his hands...er, paws now.

Cerberus attacks Rosemary! 4 hits! 18 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 60/60
MP: 42/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (5)*
HP: 41/65
MP: 53/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --> 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --> 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning shifts to Ravager! Power-Shift is refreshed!

Lightning did not seem all too bothered when her magic did not affect the woman, however she was quick to react to the sudden assault on Terra. Of the four of him he had drawn the woman's attention, obviously not by his actions but with his words. What he had said obviously drew her too him, and as such he had taken a rather large amount of damage. The little bit they had done to the woman now seemed nonexistent.

A wave of mana washed over Lightning fairly quickly, but instead of moving in closer Lightning raised her blade. One shot and then another flew at the woman, hopefully landing on the proper mark.

Lightning attacks Rosemary! 2 Hits! 24 Atk Damage per Hit!

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! Total Damage is increased by 30%!

Terra was able to hold his ground fairly well as the woman assaulted him; he had partly been expecting her to target him. He did, however, feel just a little strange as the blade of her scythe left his form. It was a strange feeling, a highly discomforting one, but there was little time to contemplate just what it was at the moment. Instead the actor moved into better position to dance with his new 'friend'.

Terra moves to J6!

"I am little but a servant of light." he stated simply, raising his saber and pointing it at her. "Nothing more." the boy murmured before spinning on his heel; a burst of mana collected at the tip of his blade. The second he had turned full circle he stabbed forward, only to watch as water surged forward at immense speed; hopefully she would not be able to dodge it.

Terra casts Torrente in an upwards direction! Rosemary is hit! 21 Int Water Damage! Knocks Target 3 Cells Back!

Lightning *Ravager* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 60/60
MP: 42/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (4)*
HP: 41/65
MP: 44/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --> 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --> 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary takes 76 Dmg!

HP: 609/685

Rosemary evades Bleeding!

Rosemary is forced to F6!

Chapter 03-F: The Distraught

Location: Heaven's Tower - Via Ambitus

Objective: Put a stop to Rosemary's plot!

Background: ~Warped Ambition~

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Terra's Arcadia has 4 turns left.

Lightning's Power Shift has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

"Servants of light? Sounds like fodder to me," Rosemary growled as the pulsing waters pushed her back. She quickly righted herself, turning on a heel to strike out at Lightning who conveniently happened to be beside her. "I'll harvest you all; you have sealed your own fates...just like Amethyst, the sorry bastard," she growled, holding out her hand. A small fireball appeared in the palm of her hand, the flickering flames illuminated her scarred face making her violet eyes seem almost ghastly. She hurled the fireball directly at Terra, and she snapped her fingers just as it collided with him causing it to explode in a blast of fire that Cerberus and Alyssia were caught up in as well. Rosemary gave Lightning a curt wave before leaping backwards to gain distance.

Rosemary attacks Lightning! 2 hits! 23 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Lightning evades Charm]

Rosemary casts Seed of Flame on Terra! 17 Fire Dmg! (INT)
---Rosemary links Detonate! Hits Alyssia, Cerberus, and Terra! 26 Fire Dmg! (INT) [Alyssia evades Burn][Cerberus evades Burn][Terra evades Burn]

MP: 551/575

Rosemary moves to F10.

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Player Phase 3!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 61/75
MP: 33/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 13
Spr: 12
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen)
HP: 78/85
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 12 --- 13
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Ravager)
HP: 42/60
MP: 42/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA [3]*
HP: 26/65
MP: 44/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary (The Distraught) *REGEN [34]*
HP: 643/685
MP: 551/575
DD: 9/10
Atk: 23
Def: 13
Int: 17
Spr: 15
Evade: 14%
Move: 4 cells

{t} - Tree (cannot be occupied)

{ } - These spaces do not exist.

Alyssia moves to F9.

The flames had been rather intense, but they weren't vicious enough to leave any serious burns which Alyssia took to be a lucky break. Brushing herself off, she took to the air and pursued the woman who was fleeing into the trees. Landing next to her, she immediately slashed the air breaking the seal of the gate which would allow more blood of the tortured souls of Hell to rise and coat her blade once more. "If we're merely fodder, why are you running away?" she stated flatly before launching into her brutal combination attack, hoping that the blood coating her blade would also draw more from this woman, for it had failed to do so last time.

Alyssia uses Bleed For Me on Rosemary! 4 hits! 21 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Chance of Bleeding]

MP: 21/45

R-Ability Shade Reflex activates! [All damage taken -1%]

Cerberus moves to I8.

The woman was fast, and she had been given an edge now that she was using the trees for cover. Alyssia could catch up to her easily, but he and Terra would probably have the hardest time reaching her now. He pressed closer to the woman, but there wasn't anything practical that he could do. He was still trying to be conservative with his mana, saving it for a time that they would really need it or that it would especially advantageous to their cause.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Ravager* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 42/60
MP: 42/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (4)*
HP: 26/65
MP: 44/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --> 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --> 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning was able to withstand the woman's attacks fairly well, also feeling the strange tingle Terra had felt as the blade cut into her. Whatever it was, the soldier did not like it and planned on avoiding it. Seeing the woman jump away from her to gain distance Lightning just smirked, raising her blade. "I'm afraid you'll have to do better than that to get away from me." she said simply, taking a few steps forward before firing off two bullets at the woman.

Lightning moves to F7!

Lightning attacks Rosemary! 2 Hits! 24 Atk Damage per Hit!

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! +10% Total Damage Output!

But it seemed Lightning was not yet done for just as the bullet flew towards the woman, another surge of mana washed over her at an immense speed. She quickly raised her hand once again, a magic pulse flying towards the woman. "Deprotect!" Lightning stated, watching as the magic began to work its way on the woman.

Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift, activates! Lightning shifts to Saboteur! Power-Shift refreshes!

Lightning casts Deprotect on Rosemary! 75% Chance of Deprotect! 18 Int Damage from Malice!

The flames the woman had directed towards Terra and the rest of the group save Lightning had left a pretty nasty wound on the actor. Thankfully there were not any serious burns, but he still felt pretty banged up. Rectifying that problem now would save further issues later on, as he was certain the woman would attempt to take advantage of his injuries if he did not. Quickly he raised his blade and uttered a phrase causing light to wrap around him.

Terra casts Eden on himself! +15% Def and Spr! User recovers 5% Max Hp for Five Turns!

With his spell complete, the actor lowered his saber and dashed off away from the woman, while still remaining close enough to the others. They would need him. However, his gaze still fell upon the crazed woman. "You were once aligned with the light yourself," he replied, ignoring her comment entirely "perhaps if you could stop this madness we could help. Never would we attack Lord Torcrea, but there must be something we can do to ease whatever pain you have endured." Terra planted his blade in the ground for but a moment, eyes pleading with the insanity behind the woman's violet hues. "Light heals all, if you give it the chance."

Terra moves to H5!

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 42/60
MP: 36/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (3)* *Eden (5)*
HP: 29/65
MP: 37/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14 --- 16
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Alyssia hesitates!

Rosemary takes 29 Dmg!

HP: 614/685

Rosemary evades Deprotect!

Chapter 03-F: The Distraught

Location: Heaven's Tower - Via Ambitus

Objective: Put a stop to Rosemary's plot!

Background: ~Warped Ambition~

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Terra's Arcadia has 3 turns left.

Lightning's Power Shift has 2 turns left.

Terra's Eden has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

"Quit talking out of your ass, slave of the gods!" Rosemary shouted through the trees at Terra. "My course is set in stone...and no one's gonna stop me. No stopping, heh heh...heh heh heh," she said, breaking off into a quiet laugh before gazing right into Alyssia's face. She seemed to be frightened by something, but Rosemary already knew what it was. She patted the little doll's head before readying her scythe and cutting into Alyssia twice.

Rosemary attacks Alyssia! 2 hits! 23 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Alyssia evades Charm]

Tilting her head a bit, Rosemary turned promptly and dashed through the trees some more, trying to use them as cover. She could run all she wanted and they could call her a disgrace or a coward, but words wouldn't mean much when they were nothing but corpses littering the forest floor.

Rosemary moves to I11.

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Player Phase 4!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy)
HP: 39/75
MP: 21/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 13
Spr: 12
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen) *SHADE REFLEX (1)*
HP: 78/85
MP: 40/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 12 --- 13
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Saboteur)
HP: 42/60
MP: 34/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA [3]* *EDEN [3]*
HP: 29/65
MP: 37/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 11
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary (The Distraught) *REGEN [34]*
HP: 648/685
MP: 551/575
DD: 10/10
Atk: 23
Def: 13
Int: 17
Spr: 15
Evade: 14%
Move: 4 cells

{t} - Tree (cannot be occupied)

{ } - These spaces do not exist.

Alyssia had been going to attack with her blood-coated blade, but found herself paralyzed in what could only be described as a strange combination of fear and bemusement. Staring at her from the woman's bosom was the creepy doll from before. Up close it was even more horrendous. By the time she realized she had been so distracted, she had already missed her chance to attack, the blood of the damned falling off of her blade and splattering the ground. The girl had cut her, she came to realize, and now she was bleeding profusely. The girl was strong. "Yeah, well, that's not going to stop me," she muttered, slashing the air. Four sharp bones shot out of the ground around her and floated in her airspace.

Alyssia uses The Lovely Bones! [Basic Attacks +4]

MP: 11/45

Alyssia decided against taking to the air and instead chased after Rosemary on foot, catching up with her easily. She caught sight of Cerberus already in the process of heading her off. "You're trapped now. So I do believe you'll actually be fighting us now instead of chickening out like a flighty broad," Alyssia uttered simply, readying her blade for another attack.

Alyssia moves to H11.

Cerberus moves to J10.

Cerberus uses Tri-Fireball on Rosemary! 3 hits! 15 Fire Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Chance of Burn]

MP: 30/40

Cerberus continued across the ground of the clearing, closing off Rosemary's avenue of escape which was probably expected of him. Not quite in reach of his jaws and claws, Cerberus opened his mouths, flames forming giant spheres within each maw. He released them all, aiming for the nearby woman, his jaws snapping shut as each fireball departed. They were so close range and the trees nearby made him nervous as well. He didn't want to start a forest fire. He put extra effort in controlling his mana so he had, in essence, more control over the attack itself. Hopefully everything would go off without a hitch.

Lightning *Saboteur* *Power-Shift (2)*
HP: 42/60
MP: 36/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Arcadia (3)* *Eden (5)*
HP: 29/65
MP: 37/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14 --- 16
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Terra grimaced as the woman shouted back to him, he knew it was useless trying to talk her out of this, but one could hope. In the end he accepted that she was lost and that they would just have to deal with her. Ripping his blade from the ground he wiped off the dirt before raising it into the air as he had been doing. "So be it. Light strengthen before me! Keep us standing so we may still be of use to you!" the actor commanded, watching as barriers of solid light formed around himself and his allies. Soon after they faded blue light surrounded the boy, mana filling his form and surrounding him as the light also faded.

Terra casts Serafino, Proteggici! on the Ally Party! Bestows Shell and Protect!

Terra's S-Ability, Unknown Gift, activates! Terra's Mp is fully recovered!

Terra's R-Ability, Surprise Fortune, activates! +3 Mana Substitutes!

Terra's gaze shifted to each of his allies for a moment, a small tug on the ends of his lips showing now that his attention was off the woman. "Don't worry guys," he called out to them, taking a slight step forward. "We can do this!" he added heartily, taking several steps towards his allies.

Terra moves to I7!

Lightning shifts to Synergist! Power-Shift refreshes!

Lightning moves to F10!

Another wave of mana washed over Lightning fairly quickly, as always followed by a wave of power boosting mana. Not wanting to let up, the soldier was swiftly upon the scene, none too far behind Alyssia. "Bravery!" Lightning stated loudly, directing a wave of mana over herself again. But the spell did not end there as another surge of mana burst from the original and flew up into the air. Whichever one of her allies received the spell, they would definitely be able to do more damage to the insane girl.

Lightning casts Bravery on herself! +50% Atk for Three Turns!

Lightning's S-Ability, Natural Synergy, activates! Another Ally will also benefit from Bravery!

Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift, activates! Lightning shifts to Ravager! Power-Shift is refreshed!

Once again Lightning performed a quick shift back into the magical fighter once again, raising her blade and firing two bullets at the woman. No doubt if they ended up hitting their mark she would be feeling a large amount of pain.

Lightning attacks Rosemary! 2 Hits! 36 Atk Damage per hit!

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! +20% Total Damage Output!

Lightning *Ravager* *Power-Shift (2)* *Bravery (2)* *Protect (3)* *Shell (3)*
HP: 42/60
MP: 27/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24 --- 36
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Mana Substitutes (3)* *Arcadia (2)* *Eden (4)* *Protect (3)* *Shell (3)*
HP: 32/65
MP: 60/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14 --- 16
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Natural Synergy bestows Bravery upon Terra!

Rosemary takes 31 Dmg!

HP: 617/685

Rosemary is Burned!

Rosemary dodges two of Cerberus's attacks!

Rosemary dodges one of Lightning's attacks!

Chapter 03-F: The Distraught

Location: Heaven's Tower - Via Ambitus

Objective: Put a stop to Rosemary's plot!

Background: ~Warped Ambition~

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{ } { } {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } {C} { } J
{t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} K
{ } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Terra's Arcadia has 2 turns left.

Lightning's Power Shift has 2 turns left.

Terra's Eden has 4 turns left.

Alyssia's The Lovely Bones has 4 turns.

Lightning's Bravery has 2 turns left.

Terra's Bravery has 3 turns.

The Party's Protect has 3 turns.

The Party's Shell has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Rosemary uses Trigger Command: Guillotine on Tree (I10)! [Destroys target][Rosemary appears in I9]

Rosemary turned her head and gave Alyssia a creepy smile before suddenly readying her scythe and slashing through the tree next to her in an instant. She appeared on the other side, and instead of the tree merely falling it over, flashes of light surrounded its entirety before exploding into dust and small chunks. There. Now she wasn't so trapped anymore. Rosemary turned her scythe expertly, cutting into Cerberus before lashing back with a second blow. She turned on her heel and vertically positioned the blade of her scythe towards the ground and brought it up viciously at Terra, the slash causing blood to spew out of the resulting wound which seemed to cause Rosemary's eyes to light up with fascination...and something akin to despair. Regardless, she stayed silent for now and on guard.

Rosemary attacks Cerberus! 2 hits! 23 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Cerberus is Charmed]

Rosemary uses Reaper's Rise on Terra! 39 Dmg! BLOOD LOSS!! (ATK)

MP: 537/575

R-Ability Uroboros activates! [+1 HP Recovered]

HP: 618/685

Rosemary waits.

Cerberus moves to I11.

Cerberus attacks Alyssia! 4 hits! 18 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [MISS x1]

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } D
{ } {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } E
{ } {t} {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } {L} {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } { } G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } {t} {A} H
{t} {t} { } { } { } { } {T} { } {R} { } {C} I
{ } { } {t} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } J
{t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} { } {t} K
{ } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9---10--11

Rosemary is Burned for 3 turns.

Player Phase 5!

Alyssia (Bringer of Tragedy) *THE LOVELY BONES (4)* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 30/75
MP: 11/45
DD: 10/10
Atk: 19
Def: 12
Int: 13
Spr: 12
Evade: 16%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Tragedy's Omen) *SHADE REFLEX (2)* *PROTECT* *SHELL* *CHARM*
HP: 70/85
MP: 30/40
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 13 --- 14
Int: 12 --- 13
Spr: 8 --- 9
Evade: 4%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Ravager) *BRAVERY* *PROTECT* *SHELL*
HP: 42/60
MP: 27/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24 --- 36
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra (Actor) *ARCADIA [3]* *EDEN [3]* *BRAVERY* *PROTECT* *SHELL* *MANA SUBSTITUTE (3)*
HP: 20/65
MP: 60/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14 --- 21
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14 --- 16
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Rosemary (The Distraught) *REGEN [34]* *BURN [82]*
HP: 570/685
MP: 537/575
DD: 10/10
Atk: 23
Def: 13
Int: 17
Spr: 15
Evade: 14%
Move: 4 cells

{t} - Tree (cannot be occupied)

{ } - These spaces do not exist.

Alyssia took note of the pinkish aura that seemed to blend and mix with the shadows surrounding Cerberus's form after the woman had attacked him. This wasn't good. She was instantly on guard as he wasted no time in pounding towards her, jaws chomping at her body. She managed to dodge one snap somewhere in the flurry, but that didn't mean much in the grand scheme of the pain she felt. He must have been charmed by the woman's weapon or skill or whatever it was. It didn't matter. All that mattered was that this needed to be rectified immediately. Dealing with the woman alone was enough of a hassle.

"Lightning, can you do something about him?" Alyssia called out to Lightning who had been attacking from afar behind her. Alyssia soared into the air and flew over Cerberus with great ease, gliding around before situating herself next to the woman who had just brutalized Terra. Without the protection he had given everyone, the results would have been far more devastating. "Hey, who said you could run away and take control of my loyal friend, bitch?" Alyssia snarled, raising her blade and slashing at the woman twice, each of the bones floating in the air around Alyssia diving in for an attack of their own, one after another. They returned to a more stoic formation in the gatekeeper's airspace, however, one crumbled to dust and drifted away in the breeze.

Alyssia moves to J9.

Alyssia attacks Rosemary! 6 hits! 19 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

R-Ability Force to Longevity activates! [+24 HP Recovered]

HP: 54/75

Lightning *-10% Mp Cost* *Ravager* *Power-Shift (2)* *Bravery (2)* *Protect (3)* *Shell (3)*
HP: 42/60
MP: 27/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24 --- 36
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Mana Substitutes (3)* *Arcadia (2)* *Eden (4)* *Protect (3)* *Shell (3)* *Bravery (3)*
HP: 20/65
MP: 60/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14 --- 21
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14 --- 16
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells

Terra casts Fortificazione di Luce on himself! 15 Int Healing Light Healing! Bestows Immunity!

Thanks to the barriers of light, Terra was able to pretty easily withstand the woman's assault on him. However, he was still on his last legs as she finished up, his form slightly hunched as he breathed. "Light gather!" he breathed, raising his saber and directing light towards himself; it instantly soothed some of his major injuries and he stood a little straighter. With his healing complete, a smirk flashed across the actor's face as he looked into the crazed woman's violet orbs. "See? Light heals! Now stop this nonsense and let us help you!" he shouted before dashing off in the direction of the cliff.

Terra moves to H5!

Lightning moves to H11!

Lightning shifts to Medic! Power-Shift refreshes!

Lightning meanwhile was quick to take Alyssia's prior position, a wave of mana washing over her again just as swiftly. Cerberus had been negatively affected by that woman's scythe, Lightning had felt the effects in her system earlier, but she had been able to resist them. Cerberus, on the other hand had succumbed to whatever it was, and that created quite the problem. Lowering her blade, she raised a hand into the air and then directed it towards Hell's mesmerized guardian and watched as his senses returned to him; the light even healed some of his wounds.

Lightning casts Esuna on Cerberus! Cerberus is cured of Charm! 18 Int Healing from Forgiveness!

Lightning's S-Ability, Auto-Shift, activates! Lightning shifts to Ravager! Power-Shift refreshes!

Just as soon as Lightning had finished curing Cerberus of his ailment, a wave of mana washed over her and she raised her blade once again. "Stay down!" she barked, firing off two bullets once again, hoping they both hit this time.

Lightning attacks Rosemary! 2 Hits! 36 Atk Damage per Hit!

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm, activates! +10% Total Damage Output!

Lightning *-10% Mp Cost* *Ravager* *Power-Shift (2)* *Bravery (1)* *Protect (2)* *Shell (2)*
HP: 42/60
MP: 20/50
DD: 10/10
Atk: 16 --- 24 --- 36
Def: 14
Int: 12 --- 18
Spr: 11
Evade: 9%
Move: 3 cells

Terra *Mana Substitutes (3)* *Arcadia (1)* *Eden (3)* *Protect (2)* *Shell (2)* *Bravery (2)* *Immunity (3)*
HP: 38/65
MP: 46/60
DD: 10/10
Atk: 12 --- 14 --- 21
Def: 11 --- 13
Int: 13 --- 15
Spr: 14 --- 16
Evade: 7%
Move: 3 cells