Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

Lightning *Ravager* *Stop (1)*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace *Berserk (1)*
Hp: 5/25
Mp: 13/25
Atk: 6 --> 12
Def: 6 --> 3 --> 1
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning is Stopped

The magic had faded enough for her fingertips to wiggle enough. Her joints felt sore and she knew it had been from being stuck in whatever warped magic the angels possessed. But no longer would she remain after a few moments. She would have her movement back soon!

Trace attacks Platyhelminthes twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

The anger was beginning to fade, but not enough that he couldn't continue to lash out at the opposition. Angrily swinging his axe around, the dulling blade at the end made two cuts on the holy being. More blood spilling than what his allies had been doing... unfortunate that this was the end of his malice. He fled after regaining his sense.

Trace moves to G5!

Lightning *Ravager* *Stop (1)*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace *Berserk (1)*
Hp: 5/25
Mp: 13/25
Atk: 6 --> 12
Def: 6 --> 3 --> 1
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Chordata takes 2 Dmg!

HP: 20/25

Platyhelminthes takes 14 Dmg!

HP: 4/25

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{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{ } {C} { } {P} { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } {L} { } F
{ } { } { } { } {T} { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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Lightning is no longer Stopped!

Trace is no longer Berserk!

Enemy Phase.

Chordata attacks Alyssia! 7 Light Dmg! (ATK)

Chordata spun around in midair and lashed out at the gatekeeper. "Humans can think of us however they wish, but at the end of the day, we are warriors of Torcrea! It is not our job to have mercy; it is His. We are relentless where He determines to spare many the face of wrath. And you, wicked one, deserve no such thing as mercy," he growled.

Chordata waits.

Platyhelminthes moves to G4.

Platyhelminthes chased after the chariot racer who finally seemed to be at the end of his enraged state. He ignored the woman who had escaped the grasp of his time magic, and stopped next to the man, slashing at him with his saber, though it had considerably less effect.

Platyhelminthes attacks Trace! 7 Light Dmg! (ATK)

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{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } {L} { } F
{ } { } { } {P} {T} { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
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Player Phase 5!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 19/25
MP: 2/20
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *KO*

Spoiler:

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/25
MP: 13/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Olivier (Principality) *KO*

Chordata (Archangel)
HP: 20/25
MP: 26/50
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Platyhelminthes (Archangel) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/25
MP: 45/50
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Alyssia attacks Chordata! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

"So that's how it is, huh? Jealous that your creator WANTED me to turn traitor to Hell--that he favored me over anything else, is that it?" Alyssia scoffed and counterattacked with a slash from her own blade. "I held a vital position and still hold an immense power over the Gates of Hell, and you need to realize that me reaching Amoria will be the best thing to happen to Torcrea's cause, so lay down your petty thoughts! It's very unbecoming of a warrior of our Lord." With this, she smirked. She noticed both Lightning and Trace were free of the plagues the angels had unleashed on them and now the remaining angels were outnumbered and in poor condition.

Alyssia waits.

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 13/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning attacks Platyhelminthes!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

The magic had worn off completely by this point, Lightning's eyes sharpening on the nearest angel. She bit her lip as if attempting to fight back whatever inner anger she had pent up during that time. But it soon broke free, her eyes sharpening further and her gunblade retracting for a moment. She pulled the trigger and a bullet flew forward lodging itself in the holy being's chest. Looking over to Trace, her eyes sharpened on him now, the same anger flowing through to even her allies.

"Make yourself useful!"

Lightning moves to E4!

Trace attacks Platyhelminthes!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace uses Sweep on Platyhelminthes!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

The angel followed after and struck him, thus putting himself in the worst situation. A quick counter strike performed by the soldier causing the angel to pause in pain. When she turned to him, her words held the same malice as that which was used to inflict the Angel's wound. Make himself useful! Without hesitation, out of fear, he quickly struck the angel once and followed up with a large sweep.

Trace moves to G1!

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 13/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Chordata takes 2 Dmg!

HP: 18/25

S-Ability Life Cycle activates! [+7 MP Recovered]

Platyhelminthes takes 4 Dmg!

Platyhelminthes PERFECT KILL!!

{ } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{ } {C} { } {L} { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
{T} { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
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Enemy Phase.

Chordata attacks Alyssia! 7 Light Dmg! (ATK)

Chordata tried to dodge the blow, but the little hellion's blade scathed his side, tearing into his robe. He sighed as he stepped to the side and then rushed back in with a horizontal slash from his saber. "Angels have no need of jealousy; envy is for sinners like you and all the other damned souls who couldn't be happy with what they had!" he yelled angrily. "I'm content to serve under Torcrea. I might not be happy with the Diviner's stupid prophecy and sending me to my supposed death, but if that's what it takes, then so be it! I'm still not giving up without a fight!"

Chordata waits.

{ } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{ } {C} { } {L} { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
{T} { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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Player Phase 6!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 16/25
MP: 2/20
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *KO*

Spoiler:

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/25
MP: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Olivier (Principality) *KO*

Chordata (Archangel)
HP: 18/25
MP: 33/50
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Platyhelminthes (Archangel) *PERFECT KILL*

Alyssia attacks Chordata! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

"I thought pride was also for sinners, you hypocrite! If anyone belongs in Hell, it's you. I'd give you a one-way ticket if I was truly heartless like you think all denizens of Hell happen to be. Count your lucky stars you'll be dust on the wind instead of ash in the Eternal Fire," she stated simply and lashed out at the angel with her blade again. It was true. What kind of warriors were fighting for Torcrea? She had thought they were taught to be virtuous yet fierce at the same time. It seemed no one could be perfect except the gods themselves, and even THEY had their flaws--ones that just could not be quelled or hidden.

Alyssia waits.

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning moves to E3!

Lightning dashed forward at that moment, her blade returning to its normal splendor. As she reached striking distance, electricity appeared at her fingertips. It danced down along the blade, soon surging with sparks; she made a quick strike that only seemed to grow more powerful as her allies also attacked.

Lightning uses Sparkstrike on Chordata!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Lightning)

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm activates! Total damage is increased by 20%

Trace moves to E1!

Trace attacks Platyhelminthes twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

Now Trace was unafraid. They had the Angel outnumbered even with Cerberus dead, and they would be able to finish this quickly. Striking the heavenly being twice, Trace pulled back with a smile. Soon they could move on to the Diviner or whoever was pulling the strings here and be done with all of this constant fighting.

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 19/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Chordata takes 7 Dmg!

HP: 11/25

S-Ability Life Cycle activates! [+27 MP Recovered]

{ } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{T} {C} {L} { } { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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Enemy Phase.

Chordata attacks Alyssia! 7 Light Dmg! (ATK)

Chordata growled as he had to put up with not only stinging attacks of his immediate enemies, but also the words of the gatekeeper. "You seem pretty proud yourself, hellion," he shot back at her while swinging his blade at her at the same time. "What makes you think you're 'favored' over any of the angels, hm? Arrogance if I have EVER seen it," he fumed.

Chordata waits.

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{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
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{T} {C} {L} { } { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
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{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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Player Phase 7!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 13/25
MP: 2/20
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *KO*

Spoiler:

Lightning (Ravager)
HP: 25/25
MP: 19/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/25
MP: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Olivier (Principality) *KO*

Chordata (Archangel)
HP: 11/25
MP: 50/50
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Platyhelminthes (Archangel) *PERFECT KILL*

Alyssia attacks Chordata! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

Damn, this fool just will not give up, Alyssia thought in frustration. They seemed to be wearing him down, but she was starting to feel the effects of his blade, the wounds starting to burn now, though she was used to such a sensation. It would be all right for the moment. She lashed back in retaliation with her sword once more, preparing for what to say. "I don't think I'm favored; I know I'm favored," she taunted, drawing out the word 'know' to put extreme emphasis on it. If that didn't piss him off, he had the patience of a saint, but sure as hell was no saint. And to think about it, he wasn't really patient either. He already broke off into a rage earlier on. Angel school needs a new principal.

Alyssia waits.

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 19/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

More electricity danced from her fingertips, filling the blade once more. Another strike and it seemed that the angel was doomed further. Only one or two more strikes would be all it would take.

Lightning uses Sparkstrike on Chordata!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Lightning)

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm activates! Total damage is increased by 20%

Trace attacks Chordata twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

More strikes made against the angel, more 'heavenly' blood spilt on the endless staircase. It couldn't possibly last much longer could it?

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Chordata takes 7 Dmg!

HP: 4/25

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{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{T} {C} {L} { } { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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Enemy Phase.

Chordata waits.

The sound of the angel's saber hitting the marble staircase echoed through the vast space. And he laughed. "I am far from the perfect archangel," he said, a bit bitterly, but overall, the anger he possessed just a few moments ago had dissipated. "I'd like to think I gave it my best shot, but prophecies are prophecies." He took a moment and pointed up the staircase to where the large white building rested upon the white platform. "She'll be waiting for you up there. The Diviner, that is. I frankly don't care for her; there's something off about her. Be careful when you arive. I'm sure she'll want to test you...personally." He explained all of this and sighed. "Finish me off, please. I have to say, you guys did give it your all. Nice fight."

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{ } { } { } { } { } { } B
{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{T} {C} {L} { } { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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Player Phase 8!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 13/25
MP: 2/20
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian) *KO*

Spoiler:

Lightning (Ravager)
HP: 25/25
MP: 13/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/25
MP: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Olivier (Principality) *KO*

Chordata (Archangel) *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/25
MP: 50/50
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Move: 4 cells

Platyhelminthes (Archangel) *PERFECT KILL*

Alyssia attacks Chordata! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

Alyssia was a bit surprised when the angel dropped his weapon, but she wasn't about to relent now. "Same to you...," she said, unsure of how to feel in this instant. She raised her blade and slashed the angel directly across the torso. Why had he given up? Surely he could have done something more? Preaching about giving it his all...then again, he was outnumbered. Turns out angels aren't that different from humans, after all. They know when plain hopeless is hopeless, she thought and looked up at the building. The Diviner. From the sounds of it, she was quite a character. "Let's not linger. Someone's waiting for us."

Alyssia waits.

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 13/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

At this Lightning's look softened for a moment, nodding bitterly as she knew they'd just have to finish the job. Raising her blade, more electricity danced from her fingertips to the blade. Her eyes sharpened once more as her blade came back down. This battle was over... and the one to come was all that mattered now. It was a shame that this angel had to die because of some stupid Diviner.

"I believe we owe this 'Diviner' a visit. She needs to learn that people control their own fate."

Lightning uses Sparkstrike on Chordata!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: Lightning)

Lightning's S-Ability, Overwhelm activates! Total damage is increased by 10%

Lightning *Ravager*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 7/25
Atk: 6
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 4/25
Mp: 5/25
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Chordata takes 4 Dmg!

Chordata PERFECT KILL!!

{ } { } { } { } { } { } A
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{ } { } { } { } { } { } C
{ } {A} { } { } { } { } D
{T} { } {L} { } { } { } E
{ } {C} { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } { } { } { } { } { } H
{ } { } { } { } { } { } I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } J
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All enemies have been defeated!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+12 - Archangel x2 PERFECT KILL
+4 - Principality x1
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+2 - No Items used
-1 - Player Character KO

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 21 (10 for Cerberus)

Alyssia: 8/10 --- 29/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Death Drive field open! (0/10)
Evasion field open! (3%)
Next Level: 0/10 --- 19/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 9/16

Cerberus: 4/10 --- 14/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Death Drive field open! (0/10)
Evasion field open! (1%)
Next Level: 4/10

Lightning: 2/10 --- 23/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Death Drive field open! (0/10)
Evasion field open! (3%)
Next Level: 13/16

Trace: 1/10 --- 22/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Death Drive field open! (0/10)
Evasion field open! (2%)
Next Level: 12/16

Stat Points Awarded!

+2: Alyssia
+1: Cerberus, Lightning, Trace

The Party receives 72 Gold!

Items found:

---Time Shard x2
---Decision Shard x1

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With the final archangel becoming nothing but golden dust upon the breeze flowing listlessly out through the air, the way to the white building at the top of the flight of stairs was now open. Alyssia and her allies trundled up the remainder of them, and when they were finally firmly standing upon the white platform that the building was resting on, the stairs vanished behind them. They couldn't see past the building, but for all they knew, they were standing on some platform in the middle of the sky. What would happen if one were to fall? They didn't give that thought any mind and walked down the small lane that led to the entrance of the building, lined with large white stone columns.

Upon reaching the entrance, they realized there were no doors. Just what seemed to be black space inside the building. "Hello?!" Alyssia called out loudly. Her voice echoed throughout the area. She received no response. With that, she entered the building and gestured for the other two to follow her. The trio walked for what seemed like several minutes through nothing but an expanse of black. Behind them, the light that was coming in from the outside grew smaller and smaller, even though it didn't seem like they were making any progress. Eventually they came to a stop. They were completely surrounded by darkness. That's when a resounding clap echoed throughout the space and the darkness lifted from the area like a veil. They were in a large room with a white stone floor, walls, and of course, the dome at the top acting as the ceiling. Behind them was the rectangular entrance. The light clearly shone inwards from the outside. The room itself was lit by a myriad of floating candles littering the periphery of the area and also hovering high up in the air.

"And so you have made it to the final test, just as I predicted," came a voice from the center of the room which also happened to be the source of the clap. A woman was sitting there, cross-legged, wearing a long white robe as pure as snow, and fiddling with a strange glass shard. Her feet were bare, but just as clean as her robe. Her skin was pale white and her eyes were an astonishing gold in color. Her long brown hair flowed like a river down her back and elegantly poured forth over her shoulders, lingering all the way down to her bosom. She arose, and looked from one visitor to the next, her gaze falling upon Lightning last.

"I control my fate, now, was it?" the woman said and laughed, the sound of her voice echoing off the walls greatly. "I won't disagree with you, but I've seen what is to come of you and your so-called fate," she spoke whimsically and condescendingly. "And it is not pretty, I can assure you." She bowed her head slightly. "The Diviner. At your service."

"Your future isn't written in stone."

Lightning took a few steps toward the Diviner, her eyes having sharpened since the woman came into view. Having known that there would eventually be conflict, she had no problem getting it over with. No point walking on eggshells to avoid the inevitable. This woman wanted to test him, her outlook most likely being that they would fail. That is where this so called 'Diviner' would be wrong; there was nothing changing that outcome.

"We control our future; Good or bad. Not you."

Trace, on the other hand, said nothing, hands tightly clenched around the reigns. The other angels had said something of her testing them right? So would they just fight her already, or did she wish to play with his companion's emotions first? Either way he didn't like the sound of it, not one bit.

The Diviner shook her head, seemingly disappointed. "So brash. You expect to carve out your own future with such an attitude?" she questioned nonchalantly, holding out one arm to one side of her. In a flash and crackle of lightning, an elegant spear appeared, and she grabbed the sleek, ebony shaft tightly. At the end was the spearhead, made of some illustrious metal, forked into three prongs, almost like a trident. The middle prong was the longest, and its end was shaped like a true arrowhead, while the other two prongs were just pointed, almost as if someone sharpened the prongs of a fork and stuck them on the spear.

"You don't seem to understand that it takes attitude to make it through life and if you don't have it, you're not making it. You'll be a slave to whoever tries and tells you otherwise," Alyssia retorted, taking out her blade. She rememberd the fierce determination she had when she finally turned true traitor to Hell by letting the two souls she now stood with escape. In any other case, if she were not strong enough, she'd still be in Hell, tortured for an eternity unless Torcrea so deigned to send someone after her, but by then, there would be a new gatekeeper--one of whom he would most likely try and get to aid him, leaving her to her demise.

"Of course, of course. Besides, you forget that I said I agree with you. I don't set futures in stone; I merely see them. But none of my premonitions have been false, hence why Torcrea named me his oracle and made my word prophecy, which is as good as a law in Amoria," she explained. "But if you so wish to fight against what I have seen, then so be it."

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {A} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {e} {e} {w} J
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Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

The Diviner (Diviner)
HP: 100/100
MP: 125/125
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Characters may start in rows H-J!

Lightning starts at H4!

Lightning took a step back to join her allies, pulling the gunblade from her holster. Pointing it directly at the Diviner, she was prepared to finish this test and prove the woman wrong. Her supposedly 'perfect premonitions' were going to fail her this time. She didn't know who or what she was dealing with.

Trace starts at H6!

Trace pulled up next to Alyssia, grabbing his weapon from the small rack he was supplied with. He seemed to be out of his element, despite being perfectly ready for the coming battle. Mostly because he was inside this room. He wasn't meant to ride and fight indoors, it was out of his usual element. Hell or the staircase to heaven was fine, but in this building... just no.

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

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

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

Lightning (Paradigm Shifter)
HP: 25/25
MP: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner)
HP: 100/100
MP: 125/125
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Alyssia uses Cerberus! [Summons Cerberus to G5]

MP: 19/25

"As if there were even a chance of this not happening," Alyssia scoffed dejectedly, slashing the air with a fluorish. In front of her, a glowing red seal appeared on the ground that broke as soon as it had deigned to show it self. A mass of flames and shadows arose from the seal and Cerberus stepped through the opening, a mighty roar escaping all three heads as the flames and darkness sank into the portal and vanished. "All right, boy. This particular character needs to be knocked off her pedestal. You know what to do," she directed her pet calmly, eyes glaring at the Diviner like a predator.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus moves to E5.

The mighty guardian of Hell did not wait a single second. There were no discretions in his master's orders. The beast bounded up to the Diviner and chomped down on her with all three heads, teeth gnashing and large globules of saliva flying all over the place as he sought to sink fangs into the woman before him and draw blood as to satisfy his master.

Cerberus attacks The Diviner! 3 hits! 8 Dmg per hit!

Lightning
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 25/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning shifts to Sentinel!
(Damage: --/Effect: Sentinel/Element: --)

Lighting brought her blade back, a yellow aura suddenly coming over her. This was a new trick on her part, one she felt would benefit the party greatly. She was unchanged physically, yet changed mentally and spiritually. She was ready to take every single attack this 'Diviner' could throw out. No one else would take damage while she was around now.

Lightning moves to H2!

Trace moves to D6!

Trace took off immediately. Feeling good about his surroundings or not, he would have to play his part. Having reached the supposed seer in only a few minutes he proceed to attacking the woman once and then twice. He pulled away and readied for the next turn.

Trace uses Sweep on The Diviner!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace uses Sweep on The Diviner!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning *Sentinel*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 9/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 9 Dmg! [2 hits (MISS) Cerberus][1 hit (MISS) Trace]

HP: 91/100

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

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

Enemy Phase.

The Diviner uses Valhalla! [All damage taken -20%]

MP: 117/125

The Diviner exhibited amazing agility as she nimbly and calmly dodged out of the way of a few of Cerberus's bites. Her golden eyes lit up for just a moment and she froze. As Trace rode forth and launched his first attack, she ducked easily, though wasn't so lucky with the second. She raised her spear horizontally in the air above her and let go. It remained hovering in the air as she thrust out her arms on each side of her causing walls of white energy to flash into existence around her before quickly vanishing. After this was said and done, she took hold of her spear once more and readied herself.

"You will find that engaging one who can see the future in battle rather difficult," she spoke, still keeping that condescending tone within her voice. "This, I can assure you."

The Diviner waits.

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

The Diviner's Valhalla has 5 turns!

Player Phase 2!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 30/30
MP: 19/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 30/30
MP: 20/20
DD: 1/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel)
HP: 25/25
MP: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 9/25
DD: 1/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner) *VALHALLA*
HP: 91/100
MP: 117/125
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to D4.

Quickly, Alyssia soared through the air and landed with a flapping of wings next to the Diviner. She seemed to have erected some sort of barrier around her, determined to make this battle as difficult as she could. This only increased the amount of spite Alyssia felt towards the celestial being, her eyes flaring dangerously with hatred. "Keep talking. We'll see how difficult it truly is when your body, devoid of life, is lying on this very floor," Alyssia shot back at the arrogant woman, lashing out at her several times with her blade which seemed to coax the very blood from the woman's body.

Alyssia uses Bleed For Me on The Diviner! 4 hits! 10 Dmg per hit! (ATK) [Chance of Bleeding]

MP: 7/25

Cerberus moves to G5.

Launching himself backwards and landing on the ground making it rumble, Cerberus opened all three of his mouths and launched an enormous sphere of flame from each and every one of them, the fireballs soaring through the air with deadly intent to envelop the Diviner in a mass of hellfire.

Cerberus uses Tri-Fireball on The Diviner! 3 hits! 5 Fire Dmg per hit! (INT) [Chance of Burn]

MP: 10/20

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 30/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 9/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning uses Provoke on herself!
(Damage: --/Effect: Center of Attention/Element: --)

At this point, Lightning changed her aura, mana radiating anger. All malice and hatred would be directed towards her now. She was the center of attention for whatever enemy attacks were to come. Hopefully this wasn't a big mistake on her part just yet.

Trace ignored the Diviner's words, charging forth once more before coming back around and hacking at her again. If he could get her to attack him, he had something to counter. If she hadn't realized this yet, then she'd be hurting a lot more.

Trace uses Sweep on The Diviner!
(Damage: 120% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace attacks The Diviner!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 24/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 13 Dmg! [2 hits (MISS) Alyssia][Basic Attack (MISS) Trace]

HP: 78/100

The Diviner evades Bleeding!

The Diviner evades Burn!

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

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

Lightning is Center of Attention for 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

The Diviner moves to E4.

"Foolish," she said, being struck twice by Alyssia's sword, but her eyes glowed once more and she easily evaded the last two blows. The fireballs hit her but she shrugged them off as if they were nothing. The sweeping move Trace executed against her managed to nail her, but she nimbly dodged the second blow she was sure was coming. That's when she felt the wave of angry mana hit her, the source being the woman that had decided not to jump into the fray. The Diviner took a few steps nearer. "So, you wish to be my first victim?" she said and laughed before realizing she couldn't reach the woman. "Hmph," was all she had to say to that before spinning her spear above her head. She let go of it and it continued to spin, generating a mass of lightning. "The end of the world." The Diviner pointed at Lightning. A giant bolt of flew down from the sky as quickly as one could blink, but the woman's aim was off, and all that resulted of her failure was a scorch mark on the white stone floor next to where Lightning was standing.

The Diviner uses Ragnarok on Lightning! 13 Lightning Dmg! (INT) [MISS]

MP: 85/125

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

The Diviner's Valhalla has 4 turns left!

Player Phase 3!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 30/30
MP: 7/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 30/30
MP: 10/20
DD: 4/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel) *CENTER OF ATTENTION*
HP: 25/25
MP: 24/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner) *VALHALLA*
HP: 78/100
MP: 85/125
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks The Diviner! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

"Lightning, be careful!" Alyssia called out to her ally after seeing her narrowly avoid a powerful attack from the Diviner. Alyssia lashed out at the woman's back while it was turned. Judging from the effect Lightning's magic had on her, Alyssia was sure she would be safe to freely attack at will, but now her ally was in danger. She can handle herself, girl. Don't worry about it. Focus on taking this bitch down, she thought in an attempt to get a grasp on herself. She cursed her lack of usable mana, but no matter what, she had to do what she could.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus uses Tri-Fireball on The Diviner! 3 hits! 5 Fire Dmg per hit! (INT) [Chance of Burn]

MP: 0/20

Regardless of how little damage the flames did to the woman, who apparently had great magical resistance, there was an underlying cause of why Cerberus decided to launch another volley of three fireballs at the woman. It was an attempt to burn her with the flames of Hell, but she seemed adept at handling herself against such attacks. He hoped in his minds that this particular effort would come to fruition. If not, it was back to the gnashing of teeth and the slashing of claws.

Cerberus waits.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 24/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning uses Elude on herself!
(Damage: --/Effect: Veil/+20% Def [3 Turns]/Element: --)

Now that the woman was focused on her, she could actually prove to be of use in draining the bitch's mana. Though she likely had a large pool of it, she could at least make it so harsher attacks missed her allies. Reading her reflexes, she knew she was ready for what was to come.

Yet another hack and slash attempt against the woman was made. Even though she dodged most attacks with ease, he knew they had her on the ropes. With Lightning dodging her attack, he knew it would only escalate from there. Maybe this battle would be easily won after all.

Trace attacks The Diviner twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 1 Dmg! [Basic Attack (MISS) Alyssia][2 hits (MISS) Cerberus][The Diviner is out of range of Trace's attacks]

HP: 77/100

The Diviner is Burned!

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

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

Lightning's Center of Attention has 2 turns left.

Lightning's Elude has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

The Diviner moves to F3.

The Diviner easily evaded Alyssia's attack, her eyes glowing just before the girl slashed with her sword. The three-headed beast launched more fireballs at her. The first she dodged easily, but the middle one caught her, scorching her body pretty badly. Her eyes glowed and ducked as the third fireball grazed her head. A laugh escaped her lips as she watched the chariot racer desperately try and attack her from where he was. "Pathetic," she merely said to them before taking a few steps closer to Lightning. Her spear vanished and she raised her hands in the air. A myriad of bolts of lightning shot down from above the woman, but she was able to easily dodge them causing the Diviner to growl slightly in frustration.

The Diviner uses Einherjar on Lightning! 9 Lightning Dmg! (INT) [MISS]

MP: 73/125

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

The Diviner's Valhalla has 3 turns left!

The Diviner is Burned for 3 turns!

Player Phase 4!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 30/30
MP: 7/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 30/30
MP: 0/20
DD: 5/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel) *CENTER OF ATTENTION* *ELUDE*
HP: 25/25
MP: 12/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23% --- 73%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner) *VALHALLA*
HP: 65/100
MP: 73/125
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to E3.

This was amazingly irritating. As much as Alyssia hated it, she had to give the Diviner some credit. She was able to see so many of their attacks coming ahead of time, not to mention she had her own litheness such that she could evade attacks in a heartbeat. In any case, the gatekeeper flew after the Diviner and slashed downwards as she landed on the ground, trying to hack at the woman's back, but there was no telling if she'd see the attack coming or not. Up close, she noticed that the remnants of hellfire from Cerberus's attack were taking effect. She smiled at her pet and gave him a small thumb's up before turning back to glaring at the woman in front of her.

Alyssia attacks The Diviner! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to F4.

Cerberus was pleased, and apparently, so was his master. As happy as he was, there was still the Diviner that needed to be taken care of. Judging from how things were going for her so far, it would not be long before she fell. Cerberus bounded up to her like he did in the beginning and snapped at her viciously with all three heads hoping something would connect. Before, she was able to dodge most of his attempts, just like she was dodging the attacks of the others.

Cerberus attacks The Diviner! 3 hits! 8 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning attacks The Diviner
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Now that she could easily dodge the woman's attacks, the battle would be a breeze for the party. Though the seer seemed to be able to dodge most of there attacks through premonition, the soldier doubted she could dodge a bullet. Firing off a single round, she prepared to continue dodging the woman's attacks.

Trace moves to F4!

Trace attacks The Diviner twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

He hadn't hit at anything! Rushing back over he had to attempt to attack once more.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 4 Dmg! [Basic attack (MISS) Alyssia][First and second hits (MISS) Cerberus][First hit (MISS) Trace]

HP: 61/100

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

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

Lightning's Center of Attention has 1 turn left.

Lightning's Elude has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

The Diviner moves to F2.

Once again, the Diviner's golden eyes lit up and she side-stepped Alyssia's attack with utmost ease. Seeing Cerberus bounding to her, she dodged out of the way of the first chomp, and with eyes glowing, managed to maneuver around a second. However, it seemed as though the third got her pretty bad. A bullet from Lightning's gunblade pierced her at that time as well as a slash from the chariot racer's weapon, but upon receiving that hit, her eyes glowed and she moved out of the way of the second one that was coming. She then took a step away from the group of three attackers and focused on the one by herself. "You'll have to do much better than that to put me down!" she exclaimed and thrust her spear forward to prod Lightning, but the woman moved out of the way with similar agility that she herself expressed.

The Diviner attacks Lightning! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [MISS]

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

The Diviner's Valhalla has 2 turns left!

The Diviner is Burned for 2 more turns!

Player Phase 5!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 30/30
MP: 7/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 30/30
MP: 0/20
DD: 6/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel) *CENTER OF ATTENTION* *ELUDE*
HP: 25/25
MP: 12/30
DD: 1/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23% --- 73%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 25/25
MP: 1/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner) *VALHALLA* *BURN*
HP: 49/100
MP: 73/125
DD: 0/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia moves to E2.

"Never again," was all Alyssia said as she chased after the Diviner and launched another slash at her, though she wouldn't be surprised if the woman didn't dodge it again. She dodged EVERYTHING. Almost, anyway. They had to keep up the assault--keep her under pressure. Even if their efforts seemed somewhat futile, they couldn't stop. But, she was positive she would never voluntarily fight the Diviner. Ever again. "Don't give up yet, folks. She knows we have her on her last legs!" she called out to her allies.

Alyssia attacks The Diviner! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

Cerberus moves to F3.

Cerberus stomped after the Diviner, jaws on all three heads snapping. He tried desperately to bite at her, trying to make his movements unreadable, but that wasn't the problem. It was when her eyes glowed--that was when she was most easily able to get out of the way of his attacks. It had to be her power of seeing the future at work, and, though it wasn't entirely detrimental to their plans, it was certainly a pain.

Cerberus attacks The Diviner! 3 hits! 8 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 1/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning attacks The Diviner
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Once again Lightning cocked the slightly compressed blade, pulling the trigger. A bullet flew forward yet again, hopefully lodging itself in the Diviner. Though she had been unable to dodge the previous, and it wasn't likely she would, the sentinel knew better than to believe it was impossible.

"She shouldn't be standing too much longer."

Trace moves to D2!

Trace attacks The Diviner twice!
(Damage: 100% Atk x 2/Effect: --/Element: --)

He kept swinging and missing the Diviner as he attempted to knock her off her game. It was when her eyes glowed usually, that was when she was able to see ahead. She knew his attacks were coming, and thus she was able to dodge in the nick of time. If they could somehow stop her from looking into the future they might be able to finish her sooner.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 0/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 2/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 6 Dmg!

HP: 43/100

Chapter 01-C: Oracle of Heaven

Location: Heavenspace - Diviner's Temple

Objective: Shape the future with your own hands!

Background: ~Unknown Fate~

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

Lightning's Center of Attention fades.

Lightning's Elude has 1 turn left.

Enemy Phase.

The Diviner uses Einherjar on Alyssia! Hits Trace! 9 Lightning Dmg! (INT)

MP: 61/125

"At last," the Diviner said quietly to herself, her spear disappearing. She felt Alyssia's blade slice her back this time. Her eyes glowed quickly and she moved out of the way as two of Cerberus's heads went to chomp on her, the third managing to sink some fangs into her arm. Distracted by this, Lightning's bullet hit her, but her eyes glowed once more, dodging the swipe Trace aimed at her. However, she was unable to avoid the second one. Her body suddenly turned on Alyssia in a flash, and bolts of lightning struck down from above her, lashing out at Trace as well. "I can get rid of these annoyances that want to follow me around everywhere!" she shouted, calling the lightning to stop, her spear reappearing in her hand. She readied it for a blow against Alyssia.

The Diviner waits.

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

The Diviner's Valhalla has 1 turn left!

The Diviner is Burned for 1 more turn!

Player Phase 6!

Alyssia (Gatekeeper)
HP: 26/30
MP: 7/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 4
Spr: 5
Evade: 3%
Move: 6 cells

Cerberus (Hell's Guardian)
HP: 30/30
MP: 0/20
DD: 7/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel) *ELUDE*
HP: 25/25
MP: 12/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --- 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23% --- 73%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 20/25
MP: 1/25
DD: 4/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner) *VALHALLA* *BURN*
HP: 31/100
MP: 61/125
DD: 2/10
Atk: 11
Def: 5
Int: 7
Spr: 6
Evade: 17%
Move: 2 cells

{e} - Entrance (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Alyssia attacks The Diviner! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

"Annoyances? Well, I think we did our job well, guys," Alyssia retorted after being struck by the lightning. She had to admit that their attacks weren't very effective against the future-seeing being, but at least they put up a fight. And they were winning. It wouldn't be long before they had the Diviner on her knees. Alyssia grinned at this thought and slashed at the woman with her blade. Easy to see coming or not, the gatekeeper would give it her all until the last blow was finally dealt.

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus attacks The Diviner! 3 hits! 8 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Cerberus was pleased at how much stamina the hellfire practically burned away from the Diviner considering how rough a time they were having with hitting her and dealing damage. He felt a wavelength from his master; one pertaining to the fact that this ordeal was almost over and they could get to the heart of things that were happening in Amoria and their relationship to Hell. Well, that's what his master was interested in. Did he take any particular interest in it? Not really. But as long as his master went, he would follow. Snarling, he set about trying to bite the woman again, a flurry of teeth keeping her on her toes.

Cerberus waits.