Tales of Alidaire: Armageddon

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.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 20/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 4/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

Lightning moves to I4!

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

Lightning fell back once again, feeling the effects of both her mana fading away. There was no way she could pull off another set of them, but at the rate they were going, she didn't have to. Still, she ought to try keep the Diviner at bay, no telling what might happen to her allies if she didn't. And besides, she had enough natural evasion in this form to probably avoid whatever the woman could throw at her. Piece of cake.

Trace's R-Ability Hand Axe activates!
(Damage: 100% Atk/Effect: --/Element: --)

Trace moves to E3!

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

Another hack another swing. The woman seemed to be very good at dodging and yet, she was still losing this battle. She would be on her knees in only a few turns, and they would be victorious. Noticing Lightning falling back, he decided to follow. With the mana the soldier was putting into the air, there was no telling what the Diviner might attempt to do.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Elude*
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 12/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 20/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 4/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 9 Dmg! [Basic attack (MISS) Alyssia]

HP: 22/100

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} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } {L} { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {e} {e} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lightning's Elude fades.

Lightning is Center of Attention for 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

The Diviner moves to H2.

The woman's eyes onlly glowed once, and she briskly dodged Alyssia's attack...only to be horrified when a slew of the attacks from everyone else piled into her, and she wasn't so light on her feet at that moment. She growled as she recovered from the attacks and briskly walked away from the trio that was assaulting her, another wave of hatred shrouding her mind...making her want to attack that woman so badly. She raised her spear into the air and it began to spin. Letting it go, it only twirled around faster and faster, generating more and more electricity. "You know what's coming," she spoke as she glared at Lightning. "End of the world!" With that, an enormous bolt of lightning crashed down from the ceiling and struck Lightning dead on, the sparks completely shocking her nervous system and rendering her limbs useless for the moment. The Diviner merely smirked as she glowered at the helpless woman...

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

MP: 29/125

{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} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {D} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } {L} { } { } { } { } {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 fades!

The Diviner is no longer Burned!

Player Phase 7!

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: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 3
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 3 cells

Lightning (Sentinel) *CENTER OF ATTENTION* *PARALYSIS*
HP: 17/25
MP: 6/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 20/25
MP: 1/25
DD: 7/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner)
HP: 22/100
MP: 29/125
DD: 3/10
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 G2.

"Damn," Alyssia growled and chased after the Diviner. The woman had cast that powerful spell she tried earlier on, only this time, it hit Lightning with devastating side effects. "We need to finish this quickly, guys!" she called out to Cerberus and Trace. Lightning was strong; that, she knew. But she didn't deserve to be the Diviner's rag doll to beat up. With that in mind, Alyssia soared towards the woman and lashed out at her with her blade. "Cerberus, DO IT!" she yelled suddenly.

Alyssia attacks The Diviner! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

Cerberus executes D-Ability Evil's Martyrdom on all enemies! 8 Piercing Dark Dmg!

Cerberus roared loudly in response to his master's call, the sound blasting outwards causing the entire temple to shake violently. Slowly, Cerberus's body began to disintegrate, turning into nothing but an enormous mass of pulsating dark energy. It grew larger and larger as the beast continued to collapse in on itself before the mass of energy reached its climax and exploded, a dark wave of energy being sent in all directions, slamming into the Diviner with great force. The dark particles lingered in the air and began trickling back to where Cerberus had been standing prior.

Cerberus is reforming!

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Paralyzed*
Hp: 17/25
Mp: 6/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 20/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 7/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

"Damn."

Lightning felt her fingers clench as the attack caught her off guard. With no time to react she was left paralyzed. Her fingers tightly woven around the hilt of her blade, her eyes sharpened on the woman. The others best do something about her and fast before the sudden lack of normal dexterity ended up killing her.

Trace moves to G3!

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

All of that dodging coming from their side and now Lightning had been hit. So much for easily evading every hit that came her way. Oh well, little they could do about it at the moment, save get the Diviner. Twas all they could really do, for she was about to go down anyway.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Paralyzed*
Hp: 17/25
Mp: 6/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 20/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 7/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 16 Dmg! [First hit (MISS) Trace]

HP: 6/100

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} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} {A} {T} { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {D} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } {L} { } { } { } { } {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 2 more turns.

Lightning is Paralyzed for 2 more turns.

Enemy Phase.

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

MP: 21/125

The Diviner gave out a frightful yell as she was bombarded by more attacks. Only once did her eyes glow. She saw Trace's attack coming at her as clear as day and dodged it, but the second one nailed her and she clutched at her wounds which had become myriad over the course of the battle. She hadn't really noticed until now. She was truly on her last legs. "Damn, it can't turn out like this!" she fumed, spinning her spear in the air and letting go of it after a few moments had past. She thrust her arms out to each side of her as she had at the beginning of the battle, and the white walls of energy appeared around her but for just a mere moment before disappearing from sight. She grabbed her spear again and prepared to dodge like crazy if she could.

The Diviner waits.

{w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {C} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} {A} {T} { } { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {D} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } {L} { } { } { } { } {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 8!

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

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

Lightning (Sentinel) *CENTER OF ATTENTION* *PARALYSIS*
HP: 17/25
MP: 6/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 5
Evade: 3% --- 23%
Move: 3 cells

Trace (Chariot Racer)
HP: 20/25
MP: 1/25
DD: 8/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4
Evade: 2%
Move: 4 cells

The Diviner (Diviner) *CRITICAL* *VALHALLA*
HP: 6/100
MP: 21/125
DD: 3/10
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)

Alyssia sighed as she realized that the Diviner had placed up the barrier she erected at the start of the skirmish. "Give it up and DIE already!" she growled as she slashed at the woman with her sword. She hadn't realized it, but the battle was actually making her tired. As annoying as the Diviner was, she could definitely put up a fight. But there was a time for everything, and now was the time for the Diviner's defeat. Seriously. How long could she last? Hanging at the end of her rope?

Alyssia waits.

Cerberus is reforming!

The black particles that were the end product of Cerberus's massive attack began to take the shape of his body and eventually solidified until a solid form stood. It was Cerberus, recovered from his scattered form. The attack had required him to shred his body to pieces, but it was well worth it. The Diviner had absolutely no chance to get out of the way. He couldn't take action or move at all for the moment, but he had his form back at least.

Cerberus is completely reformed!

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Paralyzed*
Hp: 17/25
Mp: 6/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 20/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 8/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

"Finish her!"

Lightning barked at Trace, knowing if he got the right angle on the woman she would fall here. There was nothing she would be able to do if both his hits actually connected and she would prefer to be said and done with this battle.

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

He didn't pay attention to Lightning, rather jumping at his chance to move forward and slash twice once more. That had to be it! The woman couldn't possibly be standing after all of these attacks.

Lightning *Sentinel: 23% Evade* *Paralyzed*
Hp: 17/25
Mp: 6/30
DD: 2/10
Atk: 7
Def: 5 --> 6
Int: 5
Spr: 5

Trace
Hp: 20/25
Mp: 1/25
DD: 8/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 4

The Diviner takes 6 Dmg!

The Diviner PERFECT KILL!!

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

You have shaped your own future...or so you think!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+16 - The Diviner PERFECT KILL
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Player Character KO
+2 - No Items used

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 22

Alyssia: 9/16 --- 31/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +2%!
Next Level: 15/16

Cerberus: 4/10 --- 26/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 0/16 --- 16/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +1%!
Next Level: 0/16

Lightning: 13/16 --- 35/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +2%!
Next Level: 0/16 --- 19/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 3/16

Trace: 12/16 --- 34/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained! Evasion +1%!
Next Level: 0/16 --- 18/16
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 2/16

Skill Points Awarded!

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

The Party receives 150 Gold!

Items found:

---Autumn's Wind x1
---Seer's Shard x1

Edit your profiles, please~ Update will come shortly.

As the Diviner took the last few blows, she collapsed, falling to her knees. Her shield was not enough to completely quell the damage, and in her time of need, her agility and premonitions failed her. Her spear hit the floor and disappeared in a flash of light. Laughter escaped her as her head hung low. "It is funny...how ironic is it?" she asked rhetorically as she looked up at the others. "All this time you thought you were the ones fighting against fate...but it was the other way around," she said, letting out another laugh that echoed off the walls fo the temple. It was one of anguish.

"You might want to-"

Trace was silenced by Lightning moving over to the seer, blade still in hand. She wasn't happy with the woman's attitude. She playing off the whole thing like she had seen this. Only moments ago had she been acting like they were destined to lose, and now this? Her weapon hand clenched around the hilt and trigger.

"What do you take us for? Fools? We fought fate; this is the result."

The Diviner summoned the strength to stand, completely ignoring the weapon that the woman was holding onto so tensely. She took a deep breath and smiled wickedly. "I assure you. It was not you fighting fate, but I. I saw it as you were ascending. It was a slim picture of me falling to my knees, weakened by the attackers--no strength to stand," she explained. "Why do you think I fought back as hard as I could? As if I were destined to win? Hm?" she asked, pausing, though not really expecting an answer. "It was because I thought that it would take that amount of effort--that BELIEF--to change the outcome of fate itself." She let out another laugh, though much quieter...and more sad. "I was wrong."

Lightning's hand tightened further around the blade, beginning to move her arm in direction of the Diviner. But Trace had moved himself over to her rather quickly during the seer's speech and placed his hand on her shoulder. Lightning began to react rather aggressively, but stopped herself short. Compressing her blade she looked over to the Diviner with a look of distaste.

"Where do we go from here?"

Quickly, the Diviner outstretched her left arm towards the wall opposite the entrance, firing a ball of light at it. Upon connecting with the wall, the light compressed and spread out in a swirling motion until it formed a portal. The milkiness of the light faded causing a scene to be seen within. It was that of a beautiful forest with trees made of what seemed to be white marble...yet they looked not like sculptures. They still appeared to be alive. A long path covered in clouds, like the rest of the ground, it seemed, stretched off into the forest. Not much else could be seen beyond that.

"Torcrea, my Lord, wishes to speak with you. Journey through the Marble Forest and you will come out upon a small town of Diasen. From there, march northwest to Heaven's Tower. At the top sits the High Seraph. It will be he that teleports you to the Creator's throne," the Diviner explained, trying to make sure her directions were clear.

"Sounds simple enough," Alyssia confirmed, letting the Diviner know that they'd have no problems going through.

"Before you go," she started, trailing off and pointing at Trace. "I am afraid you must say goodbye to this soul. You, Trace, have an important duty ahead of you. You will stay behind with me, and I will lead you to where you need to go. If you are worried about being shorthanded, never fear. Another soul shall take his place. Come." The last word was stated loudly as if addressed to someone nearby.

On command a figure stepped out, his entire figure shrouded in a black cloak. Trace tensed at first, unsure if he liked the look of the figure, but he released when the figure removed the hood. A boy, not much older than fifteen stood before them. Reddish brown hair tousled casually to compliment his bright hazel hues, an appearance of innocence clinging to his young visage.

"Where that the light requires me, I shall go."

He looked over to the Diviner for a moment, before nodding and walking over to the group. Trace too began to lead his chariot over to the Diviner, but as they met halfway, the two paused. The boy stared at the chariot racer for the longest time, before the two finished walking over to their respective sides. The boy looked to Trace and the Diviner before looking over to Alyssia; with a polite bow he spoke.

"My name is Terra. I shall be accompanying you, for that is what the higher power wishes. I hope you will find my skills acceptable."

Alyssia bowed her head slightly in response to the boy's greeting. He looked so young just to wind up as a soul. "It is an immense pleasure to meet you, Terra. My name is Alyssia, former gatekeeper of Hell." She patted one hand against her leg, and the three-headed dog who had lingered about bounded towards her, stopping at her side, a goofy look on each of his three heads. "This would be Cerberus, my faithful servant, though he's much more than that to me. I could not have chosen a better friend." She smiled as Cerberus barked happily in response.

"Ahh yes... I remembering hearing something of you. A pleasure it will be to stand with you."

Terra looked over to Lightning, who's eyes were drawn to Trace for a moment before she looked at him. Her eyes were full of distaste, but she sighed and let it go. No reason in letting some young boy feel uncomfortable about what was asked of him. Looking over at the portal, she paused, moving over to it before stopping to wait for the others.

"I see... not to worry; He has his own path paved by the light. We can not ask him to follow ours instead, and we best not linger. Our path requires us."

Terra took several steps to follow Lightning, stopping behind her with a small smile. Quite an interesting group he had been placed in, quite interesting indeed. Waiting for Alyssia and Cerberus, he was ready to set off into the marble woods to eventually complete what must be done.

Alyssia waved her hand and Cerberus dissolved into the shadows. He needed to rest after performing such a powerful attack. Taking flight, Alyssia hovered over to her allies, but stopped and looked back as she heard the Diviner cough. She still had one last thing to say apparently.

"Allow me to warn you about one thing," the Diviner said sternly when she had their attention. "I know you are not fond of prophecies, but one was made by my predecessor that in the time of the end of days, the ancient beasts of Amoria will arise, their minds warped by the pervasive madness of impending destruction caused by Nihdestra. This has been proven true, for we have seen it with our own eyes. Take caution as you travel, for this is not the paradise it once was. This is a battleground." With that, she waved a hand at the portal as if gesturing for them to get a move on. They now knew full and well what was to come, and so they ventured through the portal...

The ground was soft and made of clouds of a light gray color. The path that led into the midst of the forest of marble trees seemed a bit lighter in color so as to not confuse travelers. Alyssia turned around only to see that the portal was gone. Behind them seemed to be a large expanse of plains with swaying white grasses and flowers billowing up out of the cloudy ground. The Diviner's temple was nowhere to be seen. The only place to go was onward, so that's where they went. The path remained the same as they went on, the trees staying at a sort of constant density--never growing thicker, but neither did they thin out. The path eventually broke out into a large clearing. All about, what appeared to be like mechanical wreckage seemed to be scattered. Alyssia went towards one of the machines and analyzed it.

"It appears to be some sort of automaton, though it looks like it's in pretty poor condition," she explained to the other two. "It's kind of odd. I wasn't expecting...I don't know. If this was garbage, who would throw it in the forest? It doesn't sound very...heavenly, you know what I mean?" she said, slightly perturbed by this situation. She poked at the thing, but it didn't respond.