Decaying World

[Understood, Masq, I was under the impression it was standard 3 turn.]

Nest spared no time for words. He could feel consciousness edging away as the darkness began to fill the corners of his eyes. With every ounce of control he could muster, the scribe retrieved the key from the semi-lifeless corpse. With staggering steps, he makes his way around the body and fumbles with the lock. A click, and the door was free to open, which Nest obliged with a push of his arm.

|Nest moves to Cell: J7.

Nest triggers command: Open on Cell: J6

Move increase has 1 turn left. Health Regeneration has 3 turns left.|

Achievement SUCCESS!! [+1 AP]

The Sealed Doors open!

Karen takes 5 Dmg!

Karen PERFECT KILL!!

Teresa takes 3 Dmg!

HP: 9/15

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Caught

Location: Runescryum Archives - Hall of Sealed Records

Objectives: Defeat all enemies and collect the document!

Achievement: The First Achievement - Defeat the Knight Apprentice first, leaving the squires without a commander. (SUCCESS!) [1 AP]

Background: ~Runic Heart~

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

Nest's Move Boost has 2 turns left.

Nest's Regen has 3 turns left.

Aeria is Addled for 1 more turn.

Nest is Bleeding for 1 more turn.

Enemy Phase.

Craig uses Rush! [Bestows Haste]

MP: 7/15

"D-damn, I can't believe this...KAREN!" Craig shouted as he watched his fellow squire hit the ground with a thud. He could barely catch sight of Teresa in the hallway outside. "Teresa, we've got to step it up a notch!" A burst of wind surrounded Craig for a moment as he embraced the gift of speed that he was granted.

Craig waits.

Teresa moves to E5.

Teresa uses Rush! [Bestows Haste]

MP: 7/15

Teresa shrieked as she saw Karen on the floor after entering the room. "Louis is definitely down too!" she shouted out to Craig. She thrust her hand into the air and let a burst of speed grace her as well. She was going to need it if she was to get away from here with her life, but seeing her dead comrades, she was seriously starting to wonder if that was going to be possible. The sword man's words haunted her. Had she known all along that they were going to lose? No, it just couldn't be. It couldn't be...

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

Craig's Haste has 3 turns.

Teresa's Haste has 3 turns.

Player Phase 5!

Aeria (Fighter) *ADDLE*
HP: 19/25
MP: 15/15
DD: 3/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Nest (Scribe) *BLEEDING [2]* *REGEN [2]* *CRITICAL*
HP: 2/15
MP: 5/31
DD: 4/10
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 6
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells --- 3 cells

Caleb (Soul Blade)
HP: 20/25
MP: 9/15
DD: 5/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Louis (Knight Apprentice) *KO*

Karen (Squire) *PERFECT KILL*

Craig (Squire) *HASTE*
HP: 15/15
MP: 7/15
DD: --/--
Atk: 5
Def: 3
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Teresa (Squire) *HASTE*
HP: 9/15
MP: 7/15
DD: --/--
Atk: 5
Def: 3
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)
HP: 50
Def: 22
Spr: 14

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)
HP: 10
Def: 7
Spr: 3

Aeria moves to C3.

"This is too important for us to let you interfere," Aeria said tersely as she took a few steps around the table, tucking away her sword and shield and instead pulling out her rifle. She loaded it quickly from experience and aimed it right at the squire that had entered the room. There was a loud bang as the gun went off, the bullet hopefully lodging itself into the target. Keeping the rifle at her side, she couldn't help but feel a bit more lax now that she knew the squadron that had discovered her was nothing but a bunch of novices, and though she was a beginner herself, she had fought in the wilderness. The only thing the squires probably fought were dirty laundry, or if they were lucky, practice dummies. Aeria shook her head before tilting it in curiosity. Outside in the hall, she could see one of the other intruders. His hair was a complete mess, but the red reminded her of fire. He looked quite strong.

So that was why they handled the guards so well. They seem to know what they're doing it, she thought to herself, giving the man a bit of a wave. The last thing on her mind were the pathetic squires. They were just following orders, but it sure wasn't going to make her guilty when it came to killing them, especially when the fate of Nagranok lied in the balance.

Aeria attacks Teresa! 8 Dmg! (ATK)

The room was a sort of anti-climax, nothing to exemplary to keep locked away. Then again, it was an archive, and one never knew what one could find hidden in the depths of script. Despite it's simple features, Nest knew the true value the room held. If I but had the time. The knowledge this room may hold. He walked in hastened wonder, the scribes eyes danced along the room.

They met something of interest. A bag tucked away in the corner. I suppose it's worth the look. With labored breaths, Nest moves as quickly as he can toward the sack of unknown content. As an afterthought, he shouted back. "There's some kind of bag in here. I'll be but a moment."

|Nest moves to Cell: I4.

Nest waits...

Move Boost has 1 Turn left. Health Regeneration has 2 Turns left.|

The squires were desperate, but were cornered and it seemed they were going to put a fight. All the better, more fun this way.

-All right! We are just cleaning up here, shouldn`t take more than a moment! - Caleb shouted back to Nest.

The Soul Blade kept his pace. As he took the turn to look at the room, a shining longsword emblazoned with the golden markings of an ancient, forgotten keep phased into vision along with a long, slender katana with purple handle. Caleb stared inside and saw a squire he hand`t seen before and the other intruder. She didn`t look tough, but from the corpse in the room, there was certainly more to her. He waved back at her with a smile, and then turned to his wounded enemy, and the blades turned with him.

-Well, you had your time...

And the blades went for her chest. He finished his way to the door.

Caleb moves to E6.

Caleb uses Phantom Assault on Teresa! 6 damage! (Atk) 2 hits!

MP: 3/15

Teresa takes 11 Dmg!

Teresa KO!

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Caught

Location: Runescryum Archives - Hall of Sealed Records

Objectives: Defeat all enemies and collect the document!

Achievement: The First Achievement - Defeat the Knight Apprentice first, leaving the squires without a commander. (SUCCESS!) [1 AP]

Background: ~Runic Heart~

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

Nest's Move Boost has 1 turn left.

Nest's Regen has 2 turns left.

Aeria is no longer Addled.

Nest is no longer Bleeding.

Enemy Phase.

Craig moves to E5.

"TERESA!" Craig shouted as he watched the intruders deal with her with ease. He now knew how Karen felt. He was the last one standing. Yelling out, he rushed the man with the swords and hacked at him twice. He wasn't sure how effective it would be, but he didn't care. Not now. Now that his life would be coming to an end.

Craig attacks Caleb! 2 hits! 5 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

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

Craig's Haste has 2 turns left.

Player Phase 6!

Aeria (Fighter)
HP: 19/25
MP: 15/15
DD: 4/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Nest (Scribe) *REGEN [2]* *CRITICAL*
HP: 4/15
MP: 5/31
DD: 4/10
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 6
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells --- 3 cells

Caleb (Soul Blade)
HP: 19/25
MP: 3/15
DD: 7/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Louis (Knight Apprentice) *KO*

Karen (Squire) *PERFECT KILL*

Craig (Squire) *HASTE*
HP: 15/15
MP: 7/15
DD: --/--
Atk: 5
Def: 3
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Teresa (Squire) *KO*

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)
HP: 50
Def: 22
Spr: 14

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)
HP: 10
Def: 7
Spr: 3

Aeria moves to D5.

"So you're one of the others that got an idea similar to me, eh?" Aeria called out to the guy who was helping her mow down the squires. She didn't ask more than that, but instead, rushed forward, coming to a halt next to the squire that was assaulting him. In a gesture of good faith, she raised her blade into the air and brought it down on the squire, her weapon surging with great power. She wasn't quite used to exerting such force, for she didn't have to do it very often. She kept her sword arm from trembling. It wouldn't do to show her inexperience around possibly more skilled people.

"I managed to nab an important document from here," she explained to the guy quickly. "Already leafed through the other junk. Nothing but history lessons, so I've got the only thing worth taking. Just letting you know so we don't have to linger behind for too long. Other guards will be coming to be sure."

Aeria uses Sky Shatter on Craig! 11 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 7/15

Nest wasn't moving as quickly as he hoped. Despite his quickened state, it would still take longer than anticipated to complete his task. He was closing on the bag. Just a few more steps and its mysteries would be his. The scribe traced his hand along the wall as he progressed, feeling its semi-course material on his fingertips. On its other side he could here the sounds of battle. Who was the third person?

|Nest moves to Cell: H3.

Nest Waits...

Move Boost Expires. Health Regeneration has 1 Turn left|

Caleb felt the two cuts. Still shallow. Not such a great fight after all. He didn't bother building distance, raised and lowered his arm, and his blade flew up and came down to pierce the squire's shoulder. He payed half attention to the enemy, mainteining conversation with the girl all the while.

-So you are an ally, as I hoped. Good. So, you saved us a lot of time, my companion is trying to find something of use in the room nearby, we got a key from their leader. Let's finish this one, see what he got, and get out, we can find out who each of us is on the way. I doubt all the knights here are this trivial.

The Soul Blade didn't bother if the squire was listening to him or not. In his eyes, he was nothing but dead meat, and Caleb wasn't going to make an effort to try and hide that.

Caleb attacks Craig! 6 Dmg!(Atk)

Caleb waits.

Craig takes 11 Dmg!

HP: 4/15

S-Ability Second Wind activates! [Bestows Regen]

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Caught

Location: Runescryum Archives - Hall of Sealed Records

Objectives: Defeat all enemies and collect the document!

Achievement: The First Achievement - Defeat the Knight Apprentice first, leaving the squires without a commander. (SUCCESS!) [1 AP]

Background: ~Runic Heart~

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

Nest's Move Boost fades.

Nest's Regen has 1 turn left.

Enemy Phase.

Craig attacks Aeria! 2 hits! 5 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Craig knew it was hopeless, but he turned on the woman and slashed at her a couple of times. He could feel an invigorating wind enter his nostrils, but he didn't know how much it would help him. A vain attempt at keeping himself alive, to be sure.

Craig waits.

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

Craig's Haste has 1 turn left.

Craig's Regen has 5 turns.

Player Phase 7!

Aeria (Fighter)
HP: 17/25
MP: 7/15
DD: 5/10
Atk: 8
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Nest (Scribe) *REGEN [2]* *CRITICAL*
HP: 6/15
MP: 5/31
DD: 4/10
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 6
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells --- 3 cells

Caleb (Soul Blade)
HP: 19/25
MP: 3/15
DD: 8/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Louis (Knight Apprentice) *KO*

Karen (Squire) *PERFECT KILL*

Craig (Squire) *HASTE* *REGEN [2]*
HP: 6/15
MP: 7/15
DD: --/--
Atk: 5
Def: 3
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Teresa (Squire) *KO*

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)
HP: 50
Def: 22
Spr: 14

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)
HP: 10
Def: 7
Spr: 3

Aeria attacks Craig! 8 Dmg! (ATK)

"Completely understood. Introductions can be saved for later," Aeria affirmed, and her own thoughts regarding these other intruders were also confirmed. They knew exactly what they were doing and were going about it systematically. It seemed as though they had come from the direction that she had come in from. Had they used the same break-in point as she had? It would be viable considering it was already broken into at that point. Shaking her head, she jammed her blade into the squire's stomach, just as she had with the other one--the female. She didn't look him in the eyes, but let her blade stay stuck in him for a few moments before drawing it out, the blade covered in blood. It would need cleaning at some point.

Aeria waits.

His strength returning, Nest takes the final step toward the bag of curiosities. He could feel the magic's effects wearing out as he collects the sack. He gazes about the room for anything else of note, but finds nothing that shows any immediate worth. Kneeling down he does a quick rummage through, before re-closing it and throwing it over his shoulder. With a sigh, he turns for the door.

|Nest moves to Cell: H2. Nest activates command: Open on Cell: H1.

Health Regeneration expires.|

The fight was short, and soon Caleb would find out what he had gone there to find, even if in an unexpected way. He wondered what Nest had found inside the room beside. He would soon find that out too. Well, now was not the time for thinking, he had a coup-de-grace to deliever.

-As to you, I hope you are in peace with your maker. Good bye.

The broadsword flew away from the fight and came back with full strengh, thrusting at the squire. He aimed for the head, wanted it to be a sure kill, ugly or not. Ugly dead, peaceful dead, in the end, they all were dead. He knew what it was like, he knew it made no diference...

Caleb attacks Craig! 6 Dmg!(Atk)

Nest opens the Bag!

Bag reveals Chest Key x1! [Added to Inventory]

Craig takes 8 Dmg!

Craig KO!

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Caught

Location: Runescryum Archives - Hall of Sealed Records

Objectives: Defeat all enemies and collect the document!

Achievement: The First Achievement - Defeat the Knight Apprentice first, leaving the squires without a commander. (SUCCESS!) [1 AP]

Background: ~Runic Heart~

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

All enemies have been defeated and the document has been collected!
ENTRY COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+3 - Squire x3
+3 - Document acquired
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Player Character KO
+2 - No Items used
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+1 - Treasure obtained
+1 - Knight Apprentice x1

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 16

Aeria: 0/10 --- 16/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 6/10

Nest: 0/10 --- 16/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 6/10

Caleb: 0/10 --- 16/10
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 6/10

Skill Points Awarded!

+1: Aeria, Nest, Caleb

The Party receives 15 Gold!

Items found:
---Rock x1

Edit your profiles, please~ Update will come shortly.

Aeria sighed in relief and sheathed her sword as the last squire fell. No blaring alarms resounded through the hall, and no sound of footsteps of other guards approaching could be heard. She was sure that the fight had made quite a commotion, so why was everything so...quiet? She couldn't place a finger on it no matter how hard she tried. The security was definitely lax, with her breaking in so easily and all, but this was absolutely ridiculous. Then again, she remembered what a lousy job the knights were doing to save the world, and she realized that this was probably the reason why. Put bluntly, the knights sucked. That was the only logical possibility, and Aeria accepted it for now.

Remember that she had company, she bowed her head slightly to the swordsman near her. "My name is Aeria Gaines. It seems that we're safe for now, but let us not linger for too long. Once your ally rejoins us, we'll need to get going. The plan is to escape from here, and if you don't mind, come to my place to go over the document. We won't be safe there for long, but it'll give us enough time to learn what we need to learn before having to flee again." She paused, thinking about how this man's effort was a joint effort with others. Was there some large organization behind their dispatch or was it just a few people with similar interests joining together to accomplish this goal? In any case, she hoped her plan would be all right with them. She didn't want to come off as pushy.

Caleb opened his hand and let his broadsword come to it. He reached inside his jacket for a napkin and started cleaning the blood off the edge. The Soul Blade let that action fade into automatic and sharpened his senses around. Steps: Negative. Alarms: Negative. Doors: Negative. Suspicious indeed. But he wasn't one to let himself be set up to an ambush.

-It's a pleasure to meet such a beautiful lady in such an unlikely place. - he sounded distant, as if he was thinking of and paying attention to five more things while he talked - My name is Caleb, and Im called The Blade, but Caleb will do. I agree with you partially. Let's just get out of here and grab Nest in the way. Lead the way and maintain your eyes and ears opened. I'm positive this isn't over yet.

He put away the napkin and sheathed the blade, then struck a bow waving his jacket like it was a cloak, making a gesture for Aeria to go ahead. He couldn't help being gallant, even in this kind of situation. Oh, well, some things never change. Or do they?

A stray bag with not but a key. It was easy for one's curiosity to have been peaked. True, Nest could have simply pocketed the key, but he felt he may as well keep hold of the sack. With a short examination, he dubs the room void of any items worth taking and strolls out. It takes him no time at all to arrive at the adjacent room, placing himself in the hall near the entrance, where he spots who he assumes to be their mystery helper. She was a young, attractive woman armed with both a sword and a rifle."I'd introduce myself, miss, but time is not a privilege we may squander." He takes a few steps back, peering along both ends of the hall to make sure no one was coming.

"Nice to meet you, Caleb," Aeria replied, bowing her head slightly as the other fellow came into the room. He definitely had a more scholarly look about him, talking about moving on soon. "I understand completely. I shall get your name when we are somewhere safer. Let's move," she said firmly, moving out into the hall with the others in tow, but as she was about to head in the direction she had broken in from, a devastating sound filled her ears. The sound of footsteps. Many of them. They were coming from the very direction they had to go. "It's not like we have much of a choice. We'll head the other way and see if there's somewhere else we can break out." With that in mind, the group continued making their way down the Hall of Sealed Records in the opposite direction, trying to avoid getting caught by too many guards at once, for it would be something they would surely not be able to handle at a time like this.

They continued onwards until they had left the Sealed Records section behind causing them to enter just a normal passage with more rooms on the left side, though most still seemed to be locked. The key they had obtained would probably open most, if not all of them. Aeria slid to a halt as she and the other two came face to face with wolves, their furs a dark crimson in hue--the color of blood. Their hazel eyes scrutinized the trio before they started growling which alerted the two knight apprentices behind them. The pair drew their weapons leaving Aeria, Caleb, and Nest with no choice but to fight through them.

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Rush to Escape

Location: Runescryum Archives - Passageway

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~Runic Heart~

Achievement: Might As Well - Plunder all the treasure from the room with the steel wall. [3 AP]

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

Aeria (Fighter)
HP: 30/30
MP: 15/15
DD: 6/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Samuel (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Elizabeth (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Beat (Blood Wolf)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Rhyme (Blood Wolf)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Yalashi (Scholar)
HP: 40/40
MP: 75/75
DD: 0/10
Atk: 2
Def: 5
Int: 11
Spr: 7
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

{T} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Chest Key x1.)

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{s} - Steel Wall (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Blow It Up (Destroys target with explosives. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Bomb x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)

Characters may start in rows I-J, columns 7-8!

Followed after the headstrong woman. He disliked having the female in front, but it had been proven that she was much more suited for melee combat than Nest. Besides, she didn't seem like the kind of girl who cared for chivalry. As he ran, the scribe wrote details of their trip, noting their actions and the battle that had taken place.

He nearly slammed into the female swordsman when she stopped abruptly. Before them were wolves of the like he had never seen. "Now why would knights be harboring such creatures?"

|Nest starts in Cell: J7|

Caleb runned around the hallways beside Aeria. So the break in did get interesting in the end. The Soul Blade was very curious about her new companion. He wasn't sure if he wanted more to leave the building fast to be able to properly interact with her or cross swords beside her a little more. When the group came to a halt, he analysed calmly the wolves and the knights. Canines: fast and martial. Knights: physical powerhouses. The knights would probably be as much of an easy job for Nest as the leader of the last group had been, but the wolves looked like they could do some damage if not taken down fast.

-Like I said, our job here is far from over...

Smiling deeply, Caleb drew his sword and let it float vividly. Well, they say you can know all things that matter about some one by fighting them. How different could it be for fighting alongside them?

|Caleb starts on Cell I8.|

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Rush to Escape

Location: Runescryum Archives - Passageway

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~Runic Heart~

Achievement: Might As Well - Plunder all the treasure from the room with the steel wall. [3 AP]

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

Aeria (Fighter)
HP: 30/30
MP: 15/15
DD: 6/10
Atk: 9
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Nest (Scribe)
HP: 20/20
MP: 31/31
DD: 4/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 7
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

Caleb (Soul Blade)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: 9/10
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Samuel (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Elizabeth (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Beat (Blood Wolf)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Rhyme (Blood Wolf)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Yalashi (Scholar)
HP: 40/40
MP: 75/75
DD: 0/10
Atk: 2
Def: 5
Int: 11
Spr: 7
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

{T} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Chest Key x1.)

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{s} - Steel Wall (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Blow It Up (Destroys target with explosives. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Bomb x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Aeria moves to H7.

Aeria took a step forward. There were still so many locked rooms around, and they did have a key after all. "If you guys find time, feel free to check out these rooms. Just know that once the wolves and the knight apprentices are dead, we've got to get a move on," she informed the rest of her allies. If, by luck, they found something useful, it would definitely be for the better. With that in mind, Aeria held out her hand and focused, unleashing a sharp yell as the energy around her began to heat up, burning slightly, but her eyes held a gleam of confidence as the red aura formed, and she drew her sword while entering a battle stance. The aura continued to flare up around her, lingering. Taunting. Waiting.

"There. Now anything I strike shall feel the need to get its revenge upon me. That should allow for the rest of you to fight more easily. I will be your shield," she said with a smirk, also taking out her own shield. With what she was planning, she would have dire need of it.

Aeria uses Hot-Blooded Surge! [ATK +40%][Draws enemy attention upon attack]

MP: 9/15

Be their shield? This was certainly a woman you don't find just anywhere. Caleb had the feeling he was goint to take a liking to her. He opened a wide smile while the broadsword lifted itself slowly from it's sheath.

-Well, then I guess all that is left for me is to be your sword.

Caleb moves to G7.

Caleb walked ahead, lifting his hand. The air above him waved as if it was cut by something, as a long, slender katana phased into vision. It's blade beared a dark hue, with a demonic figure engraved on it, and it's handle was of a deep crimson. The blade brought a strange feeling, like it was alive, and thirsty. Like there was something off about it. Something foul.

-Juuchi Yosamu hungers for blood. I'm glad you two brought her a snack.

The blade was trembling in place until Caleb waved down his hand, then it flew voraciously to the closest wolf, spinning wildly. The air seemed to be shreded by it's passing with grievous wounds that would never heal.

Caleb uses Juushi Yosamu, the 10.000 Cold Nights on Beat! 12 Dmg!(Atk)
Chance of Bleeding.

MP: 12/20

-Nest, get the door closest to you. I'll inspect the one ahead. Since we are already here, might as well clean up the place.

Nest had the feeling he was going to end up digging around for valuables. It's not that he really wanted to fight, but he didn't find any joy in the idea of letting everyone else do it. Perhaps he could deal some damage before the inevitable search began. Whatever he decided, he couldn't strike as of yet, so he contented himself to simply unlocking the adjacent door and settling into a position where the frame would give him cover.

|Nest triggers command: Open on Sealed Door.

Nest moves to Cell: I6.|

Nest opens the Sealed Door!

Beat dodges Caleb's attack!

Juuchi Yomasu still thrists for blood!

Caleb takes 8 Dmg!

HP: 17/25

Caleb evades Bleeding!

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Rush to Escape

Location: Runescryum Archives - Passageway

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~Runic Heart~

Achievement: Might As Well - Plunder all the treasure from the room with the steel wall. [3 AP]

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

Aeria's Hot-Blooded Surge has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Samuel waits.

"These are the intruders? Ha! They're having a hard enough time not killing themselves," Samuel laughed and pointed at Caleb, indicating how his attack had gone awry. "I know Louis didn't have the best back-up with his patrol, but really? He lost to this?"

Elizabeth waits.

"Don't get slack just yet, Sam," the woman replied, her voice stern. "We've had setbacks before too, but it was never anything we weren't able to recover from. Might be the same for these guys. However, I think the hounds ought be enough to take the likes of them out." She snapped her fingers eliciting more growling from the wolves as they prepared to attack.

Beat moves to F7.

Beat attacks Caleb! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

Rhyme moves to H8.

Rhyme attacks Aeria! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

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

Neutral Phase.

Yalashi waits.

The door and walls were rather thick, so the scholar within the room heard nothing of the commotion outside. He glanced at the shelves on the wall in front of him, scanning over various scrolls and such with delight. It was the perfect cure for a restless night.

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

Player Phase 2!

Aeria (Fighter) *HOT-BLOODED SURGE*
HP: 29/30
MP: 9/15
DD: 6/10
Atk: 9 --- 13
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Nest (Scribe)
HP: 20/20
MP: 31/31
DD: 4/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 7
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

Caleb (Soul Blade)
HP: 13/25
MP: 12/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Samuel (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Elizabeth (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Beat (Blood Wolf)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Rhyme (Blood Wolf)
HP: 30/30
MP: 25/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Yalashi (Scholar)
HP: 40/40
MP: 75/75
DD: 0/10
Atk: 2
Def: 5
Int: 11
Spr: 7
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

{T} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Chest Key x1.)

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{s} - Steel Wall (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Blow It Up (Destroys target with explosives. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Bomb x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)

Aeria attacks Rhyme! 13 Dmg! (ATK)

Aeria winced as Caleb's sword came back to slash him after missing the mark that was the wolf. The creatures must have been more agile than they let on, but that wasn't about to stop her now. She raised her sword high, the aura extending along the blade and brought it down mercilessly on the wolf in front of her. She watched as the aura seeped into the wolf's wounds and infected it. From that point on, she would be the wolf's target, at least until her aura faded away. "Caleb, be careful with risky moves to like that," she warned, readying herself for more attacks. "If you need to recover, fall back and let me handle it. Herbs have great healing properties. Placing them right on the wound is the most direct way for it to heal you," she continued to give advice. She had learned a lot from her travels, and was surprised she was working so well with others, for most of the time she fought alone. Having more people around, however, gave her an increased sense of safety.

"Nest, you'll need the path cleared to get to the next room, so might as well help us clear it for now," Aeria called out to the scribe, wondering if he had found anything in the room he just opened. If he did, she was sure she and Caleb could hold the wolves off for a bit longer.

Aeria waits.

He...he dodged! Caleb shrieked as the blade shreded his flesh. He was very resistant to pain, but it had no meaning against Juuchi Yosamu. He looked quickly at the cut, worried. Good, no serious bleeding. That was always a dangerous blade to use, if the enemy was good at evading, and it wasn't the first time he had been cut by it. But it had been some time since the last, anyway...

-Don't worry, this sword has it's drawback, but it pays off. You will see it eventually. I don't need to retreat quite now, the wound isn't bleeding, but keep the path clear.

Caleb was angry now, but he wouldn't let that ruin his strategy. He looked up and let his voice resound strong "Ophion!". A blood red sword appeared above him, it's blade waved into a deep curve, making it look like a sickle. The sword came down on his enemy with a reaping motion.

Caleb uses Ophion, Edge of the Life Blood on Beat! 8 Dmg!(Atk)

Caleb waits.

Nest had to take scattered looks into the room if he was to keep an eye on the fight. It seemed empty. A small room with a seemingly out of place steel wall. "It's clear, I'm coming." Back into the raging sound of combat he moved, his quill slashing through the air as he did so. Caleb was taking too much punishment, so the scribe marked for him first. The runes magical benefits would be felt soon.

The knights would be the main concern, seeing as the wolves have shown no sign of sentience. He would conserve the energy left over for the guards. With a swift display of quill writing, the runes created hurtled into the wolf before Caleb.

|Nest moves to Cell: I7.

Nest casts Epoch of Slavain ~ Desire on Caleb. Move increased by 1. Health Regeneration bestowed.
Nest Chain Casts Epoch of Slavain ~ Pursuit on Beat. 7 Int Damage. 7 Int damage and Chance of Poison.

13/31 MP|

Beat takes 12 Dmg!

HP: 18/30

Beat evades Poison!

Ophion bestows its gift upon Caleb! [+2 HP Recovered]

HP: 15/25

Rhyme takes 9 Dmg!

HP: 21/30

Nierday, Gallion 3 . 1961 - Rush to Escape

Location: Runescryum Archives - Passageway

Objective: Defeat all enemies!

Background: ~Runic Heart~

Achievement: Might As Well - Plunder all the treasure from the room with the steel wall. [3 AP]

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

Aeria's Hot-Blooded Surge has 2 turns left.

Caleb's Move Boost has 3 turns.

Caleb's Regen has 5 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Elizabeth moves to E8.

"See? That is exactly the kind of thing I meant," Elizabeth hissed as she dashed forward with blade drawn. The corridor was so restricting, and she found she couldn't get near the enemies quickly enough, not to mention the wolves were in the way.

Elizabeth waits.

Samuel moves to D7.

"Well, forgive me for being at least slightly optimistic," Samuel retorted as he rushed forward as well, though with less vigor. He came to the same conclusion Elizabeth had and was at a loss as to how to join the fray exactly.

Samuel waits.

Beat moves to I8.

Beat uses Blood Claw on Nest! 8 Dmg! (ATK) [Nest is Poisoned]

MP: 19/25

Rhyme uses Blood Claw on Aeria! 8 Dmg! (ATK) [Aeria is Poisoned]

MP: 19/25

Rhyme waits.

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

Neutral Phase.

Yalashi waits.

Still oblivious to the world outside of the sealed room, the scholar continued reading.

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

Player Phase 3!

Aeria (Fighter) *HOT-BLOODED SURGE* *POISON [5]*
HP: 22/30
MP: 9/15
DD: 7/10
Atk: 9 --- 13
Def: 5
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Nest (Scribe) *POISON [3]*
HP: 13/20
MP: 13/31
DD: 6/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 7
Spr: 3
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

Caleb (Soul Blade) *REGEN [4]*
HP: 19/25
MP: 6/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 8
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 2
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells --- 4 cells

Samuel (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Elizabeth (Knight Apprentice)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 1
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Move: 3 cells

Beat (Blood Wolf)
HP: 18/30
MP: 19/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Rhyme (Blood Wolf)
HP: 21/30
MP: 19/25
DD: --/--
Atk: 7
Def: 4
Int: 2
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Move: 4 cells

Yalashi (Scholar)
HP: 40/40
MP: 75/75
DD: 0/10
Atk: 2
Def: 5
Int: 11
Spr: 7
Evade: 1%
Move: 2 cells

{T} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Chest Key x1.)

{B} - Bag (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell.)

{X} - Sealed Door (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Open (Opens target. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Archive Key x1.)

{s} - Steel Wall (cannot be occupied)
Trigger Command: Blow It Up (Destroys target with explosives. Range: Adjacent cell. Requires Bomb x1.)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{t} - Table (cannot be occupied)

Aeria attacks Beat! 13 Dmg! (ATK)

Aeria growled as the beast's claw attack managed to get to her a bit, even going as far as infecting the wound instantly. She felt significantly weaker, the poison traveling through her veins. Until it was rid from her system, she knew the pain and weakness would only get worse. Sheathing her sword in an instant, she whipped out her rifle, the red aura traveling down its length as she focused it on the wolf that was attacking Nest. A loud bang resounded through the corridor as she fired it semi-point blank at the wolf, the bullet itself covered in the aura as well. She saw a flash of red cross both of its eyes and she knew she had it.

"Listen, Nest. As long as my aura stays up, these things should attack me," she informed the scribe quickly. "Still, make sure to take precaution. And...well, I'm only guessing Nest is your name since that was what Caleb called you," she added sheepishly which sounded odd coming from a woman holding a gun that had just lodged a bullet in a feral living creature. Yet, she remained as calm as could be, even in the heat of things.

Aeria waits.

The situation was much more complicated than Caleb would have wished. On the other hand, this fight was promissing. The Soul Blade could feel the adrenaline surging through his body, his blades twisting inside his soul. Fools, he had only just began. He waved his arm wildly, his sword flying and twisting to the wolf that dodged his opening attack. He was going to pay.

Caleb attacks Beat! 8 Dmg (Atk)

-Leave this wolf to me, Aeris, I still have one card up my sleeve, and I'm saving it all for him.

The Soul Blade took a step beside, opening way for Aeris. He could feel that blade trembling inside him. It was withing the range of his grap, it wanted out. His eyes shone violently. Aeris and Nest could feel the hate burning inside him. Something was coming.

I am made of swords.

Caleb moves to G8.