Re: Tales of Air and Shadow: A Song of Dragons

by Allindur, the Lightfoot Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:11 pm

A small faery dropped from one of the trees, her big eyes staring the mercenaries down with disgust. She looked a lot like the sprite from before, but she didn't feel like spring. She felt warmer, like summer. Suddenly two scarlet flames erupted from nowhere, very bright. The flames laughed, and they could see tiny men inside the globes of fire. They certainly reminded them of the wisps, but were different. Zenira had a feeling they were fiercer.

-Jaws of the Earth! Devour them!

As the summer sprite's fine voice echoed among the trees, the bushes crumbled and twisted, opening passage for a great beast. Lucille's mind immediately went to the day when her father showed her the secret weapon of the cavalry. They were called threshers, mighty reptilian animals brought from a distant secluded island that Dharnassus managed to tame only with much cost. They were enourmous and ridiculously strong. Some stood on four legs, and could have long necks, tough carapaces or spined backs. Other stood on their hind legs, and these last ones, knowns as therapods, were almost always fierce predators with terrible jaws. This beast now was dangerously similar to a therapod, but it had what looked like bone plates covering all of it's body, instead of scales. Also, it's teeth didn't look so sharp, but the oversized head gave her a feeling it was more like a bull than a wolf. The beast let out a deafening roar, making its intentions clear.

Day of The Scythe. 63th day of Spring, year 555 of the Endless War

Act 2: Meet the Singer
Location: County of Golfabas, The Lumber Camp
Objectives: Eliminate all enemies
Background: Starfall

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

Hector (Citadel Guard)
HP: 35/35
MP: 15/15
DD: 5/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2 cells

Clarissa (Assembler)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
SC: 1/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Zenira (Elf Warrior)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Nyala (Reaper)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: 4/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Evade: 8%
Critical: 12%
Move: 2

Lucille (Sword Maiden)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 5
Spr: 2
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Michael (Cleric)
HP: 20/20
MP: 30/30
DD: 3/10
Atk: 3
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Telluria (Terrapod)[Elite]
HP: 65/65
MP: 22/22
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Sprigg (Singing Sprite)
HP: 10/10
MP: 25/25
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 7%
Critical: 3%
Move: 3

Puk (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 30/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Drake (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 30/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

{t} - Tree (Cannot be Occupied)
HP: 32
Def: 15
Spr: 10

{o} - Overgrowth
Can be occupied, reduces move to 50%

Characters may start on rows H-J columns 1-9

Hector almost froze in place. A therapod? Here? What...what was the meaning of this? It sure had it's specific characteristics, but there was no doubt: that was a thresher! They were suposed to be found only in Galrasia! How did these faeries...damn them, it does not matter: from the looks of it's shelled body, it would take a lot of work to take that thing down. They would need a plan this time, and fast.

Hector appears on I6.

by Zerifachias Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:23 pm

Zenira starts at I-7

Those wisps...there was something different about them, they were similar to the first ones they fought, but these seemed different somehow. Were their souls stronger, somehow? If so, then these weren't just wisps. They were Kobolds. Zenira had seen them before, but only now remembered what they looked like.

Zenira positioned herself so that she was closer to one of the wisps. Now would be a good time to activate her blood, and unleash her magic. That other monster though, the Terrapod. That would pose a great threat to even one such as her. A young elf like herself couldn't take it out alone. It would be foolish to try.

"I suggest aiming for the smaller targets first, so that we can aim our strengths at the real threat here," Zenira spoke quietly, keeping tabs on who was around her with her other senses.

by **Silver** Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:35 pm

Clarissa starts at J9!

"Oh my," Clarissa murmured, her right hand covering her mouth. The sudden appearance of stronger enemies was rather startling. Especially the one creature who had not had anything like it appear previously. No doubt the group would have to take even more care than normal to make sure that they came out victorious. The assembler shifted uncomfortably before moving over to a spot in the farthest corner, bell tightly clenched in hand. "I do hope Ora had enough chance to rest..."

by **Cerani** Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:47 pm

Michael starts in J - 7.

"I quite agree." Michael tried to bring his voice down, and achieved the effect somewhat. It sounded more like he was making a stage whisper. At least he tried. "Try to take out the dispellers first, if you could." It would make his job that much easier, and he noticed that generally people liked keeping protective and helpful magics active. A repeat of the last battle would not go over well this time, as protection would be well needed when they dealt with the large stony creature. One thing he was grateful for though was the fact the siren singer wasn't joining in yet. Even though he knew whispers from the dark could never bring him his one true desire, they could still lull him into that strange sense of security and exhaustion as before.

by **Masquerade** Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:28 am

Well, this was certainly a disaster. Nyala shook himself quickly to try and get his awareness back, for he had not fully recovered from the slumber that threatened to take hold of him while the previous fey was singing. The reaper took a step forward, the grip on his scythe tightening. He didn't quite understand why she just didn't finish them off herself. Instead, she gave them a fighting chance. Whether she just had faith in the monstrosities that she had sent after them or she was just stupid, now that they could defend themselves, victory was surely at hand. When it came to antagonists, this is the way it always happened. Villains never know when to finish the good guys off...though I'm not sure if that faerie could really be called a villain and us good guys, but still, Nyala thought as he kept his eye trained on the giant reptilian monster in the back.

By the gods, that thing is going to be fun to deal with, he mentally groaned and caught wind of the cleric's request to wipe out the creatures that had the capability to dispel their boons. Nyala glanced at the kobolds. It was them right? They were the ones causing so much problems last time...well, their family members, the will-o'-the-wisps. They were proving to be a very annoying class. With any luck....nah, they were probably semi-ethereal making it hard to damage them with his weapon physically. "Well, no use worrying about it," he eventually said to himself with a shrug.

Nyala starts at I4.

by Kurio Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:11 am

Lucille starts at J-6

That beast, Lucille couldn't believe she was going to have to fight one of them. She only remembered seeing it once when her father showed her a tame one of these things, and even then it frightened Lucille. And now she had to face a wild one in combat? Just thinking about it made Lucille nervous, but she managed to barely hide it and somehow retain her composure. Though on the inside she didn't want to do this, she was sure her father would have some incredibly harsh punishment if she abandoned the group. "Lieutenant, do we really stand a chance against that thing?" Lucille asked, her tone conveying her nervousness.

by Allindur, the Lightfoot Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:31 am

Day of The Scythe. 63th day of Spring, year 555 of the Endless War

Act 2: Meet the Singer
Location: County of Golfabas, The Lumber Camp
Objectives: Eliminate all enemies
Background: Starfall

{ } { } { } { } {T} { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } {o} { } {t} {S} { } { } B
{ } {t} { } {o} { } { } { } {t} { } C
{ } { } {P} {o} { } { } { } {D} { } D
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } E
{o} {o} {o} { } { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } {t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} { } H
{ } { } { } {N} {t} {H} {Z} { } {t} I
{ } { } { } { } { } {L} {M} { } {C} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Hector (Citadel Guard)
HP: 35/35
MP: 15/15
DD: 5/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2 cells

Clarissa (Assembler)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
SC: 1/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Zenira (Elf Warrior)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Nyala (Reaper)
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: 4/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Evade: 8%
Critical: 12%
Move: 2

Lucille (Sword Maiden)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 5
Spr: 2
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Michael (Cleric)
HP: 20/20
MP: 30/30
DD: 3/10
Atk: 3
Def: 5
Int: 5
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Telluria (Terrapod)[Elite]
HP: 65/65
MP: 22/22
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Sprigg (Singing Sprite)
HP: 10/10
MP: 25/25
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 7%
Critical: 3%
Move: 3

Puk (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 30/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Drake (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 30/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

{t} - Tree (Cannot be Occupied)
HP: 32
Def: 15
Spr: 10

{o} - Overgrowth
Can be occupied, reduces move to 50%

-I believe we can, Artwaltz, as long as we use what we have better than it: our brains. I agree with the elf, if we focus on it when there's nothing else distracting us, we can stand a better chance. I'll try to draw its attention.

He had seen one of the threshers been tamed before, and had seen a rampart one have to be put down, so he knew it could be done. The real problem was: that one wasn't covered in stone. He recalled the therapods were very short tempered, was this one similar? And more importantly, if it was, what would happen when it got angry?

Hector moves to H5.

Hector waits.

by **Silver** Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:59 pm

Clarissa
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
SC: 1/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2 Cells

Clarissa casts Lady of the Skies! Ora is summoned at I8!

Seeing everyone else fully prepared for battle, Clarissa simply nodded, feeling highly reassured. They could do this if they used the power of the collective; which would only be increased after a moment. "By the grace of thy creator, in the skies you are free. Come forth, entity of the liberated. A name in song, a pact of liberty; rise, Ora! The powers of the wind blow solely under your command." The very same chant that had come from the summoner earlier rang out followed by a chime from her bell. Another purple glyph appeared in the air and once again Ora appeared in all of her splendor. "I am sorry to have to call upon you so soon..." Clarissa apologized, only receive a wave from the woman.

"Do not apologize, milady." was the wind maiden's simple response before turning to face the rest of the group. Once again her gaze primarily fell upon the elf, whom had easily taken one of the enemies out earlier. With a simple raise of her hand a wind began to flow around the elf and meld to her form. "Squall."

Ora casts Squall on Zenira! Bestows Haste!

Clarissa
HP: 20/20
MP: 15/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2 Cells

Ora
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 5/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Crit: 5%
Evade: 7%
Move: 6 Cells

by Kurio Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:45 am

Lucille moves to cell G-6

Though the lieutenant's words were comforting, Lucille still couldn't help but feel terrified of the large creature. Perhaps the others weren't as intimidated, but that might be because they were not aware of what it could actually do. And even though Lucille had only heard of the monster from stories his father told, she was sure those stories weren't far from the truth. Dharnassians weren't the kind of people to tell tall tales. The sword maiden approached, though everyone could see her fear from her arm quivering.

Lucille waits

by **Masquerade** Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:00 am

Nyala moves to H3.

Nyala took a few apprehensive steps forward, trying to figure out what to do. Like before, there was a decent amount of space between the mercenary group and their enemies, and if it went anything like last time, most of those monsters would try to keep their distance which would prove to be another annoyance. He wanted to reserve his more powerful skills for the giant scaled beast that they were going to have to deal with eventually, so he refrained from wavering off to attack the kobold beyond the overgrowth. Patience was a virtue, not like such virtues mattered to him. Still, he was confident that his special skills would come in handy later on, thus he decided to stay his hand for the moment being. It would probably be wise to stay together as a group, so he made that his number one priority for the moment being.

Nyala waits.

by Zerifachias Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:47 pm

"I will throw myself into the fray, then," Zenira said solemnly, her head bowed. She felt a familiar magic, and turned to see the wind spirit from before. She twisted her hand and planted it against her chest, then gave a slight bow. "Thank you, spirit. I will make good use of this power." Zenira then spun on her heels, bent back, and kicked forward powerfully, using the magic of the wind to spring her forward until she was close enough to one of the faeries to cast her own magic.

"Eins!" Zenira barked, swiping her hand through the air, causing a cirlce of magic to appear beneath the fey. Almost immediately afterward, the circle erupted in a blast of magic, engulfing the fey. Zenira wasn't done though, she swiped her hand through the air again, this time shouting, "Zwei!" A second explosion soon followed the first, clearing the dust that had formed around the fey.

Zenira casts Destroy on Drake! 7 Int DMG! Chance of Immobilize!

MP: 12/20

Zenira casts Destroy on Drake! 7 Int DMG! Chance of Immobilize!

MP: 4/20

by **Cerani** Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:32 pm

Law of Inverse Strength
Additional Enemies: 3
Stat Increase: 15%
------------------------
HP: 23
MP: 35
Atk: 3
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 3
-----------------------

The cleric decided he would watch before he acted this time, to see what the others seemed to have in mind. With no real plan laid out, he would simply have to react accordingly. Not that he minded, he was usually all for diving right in, but these battles felt as if they demanded a more thought out approach. So, as Zenira threw herself 'into the fray' as she'd put it, Michael saw good reason to bless her in Drokyn's name. He lifted his hand toward the sky and almost smiled as a beam of energy glowed down onto his palm and coalesced into a ball. He aimed it at the elf girl and watched as the wave of energy cascaded around her then faded. No doubt she would be causing much of the damage for their side, along with the Lieutenant, but at least the soldier would be more apt to take damage and deal with it than the lithe elf. 'Although . . .' Michael frowned. His protective blessings would do little, if anything at all, against the sprites' magics. He would have to find a way to remedy that soon.

Michael casts Protect [-6 MP] on Zenira! Zenira is Protected!

by Allindur, the Lightfoot Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:58 pm

Day of The Scythe. 63th day of Spring, year 555 of the Endless War

Act 2: Meet the Singer
Location: County of Golfabas, The Lumber Camp
Objectives: Eliminate all enemies
Background: Starfall

{ } { } { } { } {T} { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } {o} { } {t} {S} { } { } B
{ } {t} { } {o} { } { } { } {t} { } C
{ } { } {P} {o} { } { } { } {D} { } D
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } E
{o} {o} {o} { } { } { } {Z} { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } {L} { } { } { } G
{ } {t} {N} { } {H} { } { } {t} { } H
{ } { } { } { } {t} { } { } {O} {t} I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {M} { } {C} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Drake took 8 Dmg! HP: 7/15

Drake is Immobilized!

Zenira's Haste has 3 turns left.

Zenira's Protect has 3 turns left.

Michael's Law of Inverse Strengh gives him a 15% bonus to stats.

ENEMY PHASE!

The attacked kolbold is not happy to be assaulted. He shines a cruel girm with no humor and lets out a high pitched groan. His tiny hand draws a wide motion and Zenira bursts into purplish green flames. The fires burn the elf's skin and consume the Squall surrounding her.

Drake uses Faery Fire on Zenira! 8 FIre Dmg(Int)! Zenira's Haste is dispelled!

MP: 24/30

The nearby sprite is quick gesture towards the wounded kolbold. A burst of emerald energy envelops the flaming fae, as its burns and tears heal and the whole patch f ground under it blooms with life.

Sprigg uses Flourish on Drake! Heals 7 HP!

MP: 19/25

The other kolbold looks ahead and decides to assault Nyala, in a hope to gain advantage. He merely blows on the Reaper's direction and his whole body seems to overheat. Any more increase in temperature and it seems his whole essence could catch on fire. It's unbearable.

Puk uses Everburn on Nyala! Nyala is now Weak against Fire!

MP: 27/35

All the while, the towering Terrapod only walks forward, looking around the battlefield, waiting for an order.

Telluria moves to C5.

Telluria waits.

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } {o} { } {t} {S} { } { } B
{ } {t} { } {o} {T} { } { } {t} { } C
{ } { } {P} {o} { } { } { } {D} { } D
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } E
{o} {o} {o} { } { } { } {Z} { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } {L} { } { } { } G
{ } {t} {N} { } {H} { } { } {t} { } H
{ } { } { } { } {t} { } { } {O} {t} I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } {M} { } {C} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

PLAYER PHASE 2!

Hector (Citadel Guard)
HP: 35/35
MP: 15/15
DD: 5/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2 cells

Clarissa (Assembler)
HP: 20/20
MP: 25/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Ora (Wind Maiden) *FLOAT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 5/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Evade: 7%
Critical: 5%
Move: 6 Cells

Zenira (Elf Warrior) *PROTECT*
HP: 21/25
MP: 4/20
DD: 10/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 4
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Nyala (Reaper) *FIRE WEAKNESS*
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
DD: 4/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Evade: 8%
Critical: 12%
Move: 2

Lucille (Sword Maiden)
HP: 25/25
MP: 25/25
DD: 3/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 5
Spr: 2
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Michael (Cleric)
HP: 23/23
MP: 29/35
DD: 3/10
Atk: 3
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Telluria (Terrapod)[Elite]
HP: 65/65
MP: 22/22
DD: 0/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Sprigg (Singing Sprite)
HP: 10/10
MP: 25/25
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 7
Spr: 5
Evade: 7%
Critical: 3%
Move: 3

Puk (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 30/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Drake (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT* *IMMOBILIZE*
HP: 15/15
MP: 30/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

{t} - Tree (Cannot be Occupied)
HP: 32
Def: 15
Spr: 10

{o} - Overgrowth
Can be occupied, reduces move to 50%

The older officer moves forward, getting closer and closer to the hulking stone-bound beast. Top priority was getting it's attention, as he was sure that thing could pack a huge punch on his less protected conrades.

-Take care of these lesser things quickly, men! I don't want to see what will happen when THIS baby starts getting mad...

Hector moves to F5.

Hector stares spectantly at the Terrapod...

by Kurio Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:47 pm

Lucille moves to cell F-4

Divine Fervor grants Lucille 10% to all stats

"Yes Sir!" Lucille responded, rather loudly, to the Lieutenant's command. It was simply due to reflexes that she immediately responded like she did. She had been trained as a soldier, and her father did tell her to follow the Lieutenant's orders. So now here she was, fighting the big monster would have to wait, orders were to take out the weaker fey creatures. Lucille held her rapier up and allowed a small sphere of light to gather at the tip, before swinging the weapon and flinging the sphere at the only one she could reach.

Lucille uses Spiritsurge on Puk. 7 Holy INT Dmg. Chance of Slow
MP: 18/25

by **Cerani** Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:54 pm

Law of Inverse Strength
Additional Enemies: 3
Stat Increase: 15%
------------------------
HP: 23
MP: 35
Atk: 4
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 4
-----------------------

Michael moves to H-7.

The cleric trudged forward, noting once more how the sprites dispelled his ally's hastening effect. Truly these beings were a nuisance. But perhaps this time it wouldn't take so long to do away with them, and he was better prepared to keep the party healed up. "Speaking of which!" Michael said aloud to himself, making it a more conversational volume than under his breath. He cast his healing white light at the elf, almost instantly removing the damage done. Perhaps later it would be best to only heal when necessary, but for now they needed to be at their utmost for when the stony creature decided to attack.

Michael casts Heal [-7 MP] on Zenira! Zenira is healed for 6 HP!

by Zerifachias Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:16 pm

Zenira quickly doused the fire on her before it could do too much damage. She should have expected as much from the wisp. Still, she had hoped to deal a bit more damage to it. When she looked back up, though, it was healed, as though she hadn't ever attacked it. No, that was wrong. It was still injured, but it seemed healthier than when she left it.

The other fey. It healed it's ally. That was not good. "We can't be having that," Zenira said, her eyes narrowing. Just before she decided what it was she wanted to do, she felt a sort of tingling sensation. It was healing, the elf knew that much. But it wasn't like the healing that her own people used, it felt more...rough. Zenira spared a glance behind her and saw the source of the magic she felt. She inclined her head in his direction, giving thanks for the healing.

In the next moment, Zenira was on top of the fey with the healing magic, her sword whizzing down through the air, slicing the very fabric of space before exploding upon contact, an enormous dust cloud rising from the barrage. Once the cloud lifted, Zenira was there, flicking her blade on the remains of the fey she assaulted.

Zenira moves to C-7

Zenira unleashes her D-Ability: Barrage of the 300th Year on Sprigg! 12 Piercing Atk DMG!

"The effort it takes to annihilate the enemy is increased if there is one who can heal wounds," Zenira said softly, her back turned to the dying-if-not-dead fey. Her eyes wandered to her right, where the large beast stood, waiting for something. Her mana reserves were gone, wasted thanks to the healing magic of the fey she had just killed. "So if we wish for this battle to end quickly, the healer must perish first. So it has been done."

by **Masquerade** Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:03 pm

"Fine. Easy enough for you to say," Nyala rolled his eyes in distaste. Everything seemed to be resistant to physical assaults, and that was what he happened to rely on at the moment. If he could help speed things along, he would, but if something had to be done, then he would do. His form wavered momentarily before disappearing completely. Up above the kobold, he reappeared, scythe at the ready. With a rather indifferent expression, he swiped at the thing with his costume weapon, wavering out of existence once more and reappearing where he had been standing moments prior. He didn't make an effort to stay in a particular battle stance; he just let his arms hang loosely by his sides.

Nyala uses Illusion - One Form on Puk! 7 Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 14/20

Though he had been a reaper for a while, Nyala was still low on the tier. As he gazed out over the enemies, he could only be reminded of this. There was magic welling within him that he had no access to. In truth, he hoped to gain a lot more than just money and reaped souls from this mercenary gig. He yearned for control; that was what he was truly after. To become stronger...that was his true desire. Patience is a virtue, even though virtue isn't really my thing, he mused in his mind, a slight smirk forming on his face. Feels like I've already thought that at some point. Deja vu. Shaking off the feeling, he felt himself a bit more driven than before, and thus took up arms once more, readying himself for whatever was to come, but not before sidling over slightly to gain just a tad more distance from the kobold. Maybe then it would understand how annoying it was.

Nyala moves to H4.

by **Silver** Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:20 am

Clarissa
HP: 20/20
MP: 15/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2 Cells

Ora
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 5/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Crit: 5%
Evade: 7%
Move: 6 Cells

Clarissa waits.

The assembler's stance faltered as she watched Zenira take out the healing fairy. She had been forced to use a powerful move, likely the most powerful move in her arsenal, to finish the job. Clarissa's eyes fell on the Terrapod and she could hardly keep from shaking. The thing looked dangerous, more so than the other enemies they were fighting. Zenira wouldn't be able to do anything that powerful again; this creature had the advantage of having one less ability to deal with.

She wasn't sure they'd be able to beat it.

Ora moves to E8!

Ora's stoic visage turned into a grimace as the flame creature once again took away the ability she had bestowed upon the Elf. If it kept that up they would get no where. A harsh gale picked up as the wind manifestation drove herself over to it and release a wicked gust of wind. It failed to defeat the creature, but it did do something.

Ora attacks Drake! 6 Int Damage!

Clarissa
HP: 20/20
MP: 15/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2 Cells

Ora
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 5/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Crit: 5%
Evade: 7%
Move: 6 Cells

by Allindur, the Lightfoot Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:48 am

Day of The Scythe. 63th day of Spring, year 555 of the Endless War

Act 2: Meet the Singer
Location: County of Golfabas, The Lumber Camp
Objectives: Eliminate all enemies
Background: Starfall

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } { } {o} { } {t} { } { } { } B
{ } {t} { } {o} {T} { } {Z} {t} { } C
{ } { } {P} {o} { } { } { } {D} { } D
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } {O} { } E
{o} {o} {o} {L} {H} { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } {t} { } {N} { } { } {M} {t} { } H
{ } { } { } { } {t} { } { } { } {t} I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {C} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Lucille scores a critical hit!

Puk takes 11 Dmg! 4/15 HP

Michael heals Zenira for 6 Dmg. 25/25HP

Zenira unleashes Barrage of the 300th Year War!

Sprigg takes 12 Dmg! 0/10 HP

Sprigg is dead!

Puk takes 2 more Dmg. 2/15 HP

Drake takes 3 Dmg. 12/15 HP

ENEMY PHASE!

Scared by his sudden near demise, the lone kolbold lashes back at Lucille as he can, summoning globes of silver light to attack the girl and retreating as fast as he could. The faint light burned deeply, and actually burned out part of her cloth armour. Apparently, they were more like the Wisps then it seemed.

Puk uses Candlelight on Lucille! 8 Dmg(Int)! Lucille loses 1 Spr and 1 Def!

MP: 14/30

Puk moves to B3.

The other kolbold quickly realised he had lost his healer, and was surrounded. There was no escape, he could only fight back as well as possible. With a quick gesture, a pair of silvery light globes flew at Zenira, searing her flesh and melting part of her armour.

Drake uses Candlelight on Zenira! 8 Dmg(Int)! Zenira loses 1 Spr and 1 Def!

MP: 16/30

The large Terrapod seemed to finally be aware of the fight. She sets her gaze at the Lieutenant, and takes step back, lowering her head. She then dashes forward, leaving a trail of deep footprints as her mighty legs dig holes on the ground to catch speed. Hector tried to protect himself with his halberd, but her blunt horn catches him in the midle of the chest, tossing the seasoned warrior meters away and into the ground, right besides Nyala. If that didn't hurt, the adventurers are not sure what could hurt. The mighty beast was now terribly close to Lucille, so much that she could smell its...surprisingly fresh breath. Did it eat mint or what? She was expecting something like blood and guts.

Telluria uses Charge on Hector! 13 Dmg(Atk)! Hector is pushed back to cell H5!

MP: 12/22

All of a sudden, Michael hears a sudden sound of ruffling leaves, and the otherworldly fae from before appeared just behind him. She said nothing, but restarted that beautiful song again. The band of mercenaries felt their minds invaded and their thoughts blurred. It was unbearable. They resisted as they could, but Clarissa's mind was not strong enough in the end. Her mind was utterly covered in fog, and finally, her connection with Ora was severed, the Elemental free, for now.

-Hello, young one...would you lend me a hand in this fine day?

Deanne appears in a random cell!

Deanne appears on I7!

Deanne starts channeling Siren's Song! Clarissa is affected by Charm!

{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } A
{ } { } {P} {o} { } {t} { } { } { } B
{ } {t} { } {o} { } { } {Z} {t} { } C
{ } { } { } {o} { } { } { } {D} { } D
{ } { } { } { } {T} { } { } {O} { } E
{o} {o} {o} {L} { } { } { } { } { } F
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } G
{ } {t} { } {N} {H} { } {M} {t} { } H
{ } { } { } { } {t} { } {?} { } {t} I
{ } { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {C} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

PLAYER PHASE 3!

Hector (Citadel Guard)
HP: 28/35
MP: 9/15
DD: 6/10
Atk: 6
Def: 6
Int: 2
Spr: 2
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2 cells

Clarissa (Assembler) *CHARMED*
HP: 20/20
MP: 15/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Ora (Wind Maiden) *FLOAT*
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 6/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Evade: 7%
Critical: 5%
Move: 6 Cells

Zenira (Elf Warrior) *PROTECT*
HP: 21/25
MP: 4/20
DD: 1/10
Atk: 6
Def: 4-1
Int: 6
Spr: 4-1
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Nyala (Reaper) *FIRE WEAKNESS*
HP: 25/25
MP: 14/20
DD: 5/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3
Int: 4
Spr: 4
Evade: 8%
Critical: 12%
Move: 2

Lucille (Sword Maiden)
HP: 19/25
MP: 18/25
DD: 6/10
Atk: 6
Def: 3-1
Int: 5
Spr: 2-1
Evade: 7%
Critical: 7%
Move: 3

Michael (Cleric)
HP: 23/23
MP: 22/35
DD: 4/10
Atk: 3
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 3
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2

Telluria (Terrapod)[Elite]
HP: 65/65
MP: 12/22
DD: 1/10
Atk: 9
Def: 6
Int: 1
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Sprigg (Singing Sprite) *DEAD*

Puk (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT*
HP: 2/15
MP: 14/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

Drake (Kolbold) *FLOAT* *PROTECT* *IMMOBILIZE*
HP: 12/15
MP: 16/30
Atk: 1
Def: 3
Int: 8
Spr: 3
Evade: 5%
Critical: 5%
Move: 2

{?}Deanne
HP: ?
Def: ?
Spr: ?

{t} - Tree (Cannot be Occupied)
HP: 32
Def: 15
Spr: 10

{o} - Overgrowth
Can be occupied, reduces move to 50%

Stars were sipping atop the lieutenant's sight. Heck the very world was spinning. That thing packed quite a punch. He was lucky she decided to take him, for that could have made quite some damage at the less armoured members of the team. He had to catch its attention, and fast.

Hector moves to F5.

Hector uses Challenging Shout! Tellurian is Taunted!

MP: 9/15

He runs up to the mighty therapod, trusting the heat of battle to do away with his creeping fear and shouted at full lung force.

-COME ON, BRICK HEAD, IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?!

Well, that seemed effective, she did get quite pissed...

Only then the song sunk into the Lieutenant's brain. What WAS that thing? He felt the terrible urge to let go, to just give himself in to the beautiful, beautiful song. His years of training had taught him no to give in to these thoughts, though.

-Argh, someone shut her up, she is going to throw us all against each other!

by **Cerani** Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:16 am

Law of Inverse Strength
Additional Enemies: 3
Stat Increase: 15%
------------------------
HP: 23
MP: 35
Atk: 3
Def: 6
Int: 6
Spr: 3
------------------------

Upon hearing the siren's song, Michael did a strange thing. He stiffened until he was standing stick straight, a glare appearing on his face. He turned and faced the siren standing just behind him, glare now directed at her. "Were that I had not duties otherwise, I would slay you in Drokyn's name." He heard the whispers of something that could never be brought to him by mere denizens of the forest. The first song had been been let go of, it didn't last long enough to affect him this way. But now, in the midst of battle, it truly annoyed him. The absolute arrogance of these creatures.

The cleric backed away, gaining at least a little distance on the siren but keeping him within range of his allies. Half of them anyway. He cast his protective blessing again, but this time directed it with his mace, limbering up his weapon arm a bit by doing so. As the shield-like field dissipated around the Lieutenant, Michael called out to him. "Take care not to get hit so badly."

Michael moves to F-7.

Michael casts Protect [-6 MP] on Hector! Hector is Protected!

by Zerifachias Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:58 am

Zenira moves to E-7

Zenira, though tired she was from her assault, swiftly moved forward towards the human that had healed her wounds just before she launched her assault. He was moving towards her as well, so she took the time to reach into her pocket and take out a fine, blue powder. Rubbing the powder into her hand, the elf watched as the mana entered her skin, recharging a minuscule amount of her energy. She could only use one more ability, so she would have to make it count.

Zenira uses Mana Powder! +5 MP

MP: 9/20

"Get behind me as soon as you can, human-friend," Zenira said quietly to the cleric in front of her. Her eyes were narrowed, glaring at the fey that sang that horrible song twice now. She didn't know if she could resist the fey's magic any more than the human in front of her, but she had to do something. They were quickly getting overwhelmed by powerful faeries. Zenira wasn't entirely sure how they would handle them.

"Keep me healed, and I will see what I can do about her," Zenira added, pointing her twin swords at the fey that had enraptured their other ally.

by Kurio Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:51 am

Lucille moves to cell C-3

Divine Fervor grants 10% to stats

The song that suddenly started from behind her was compelling her to turn on the Lieutenant and the others. It sounded like a song sung by angels, and they were commanding her to obey them. However she managed to keep a hold of herself after turning around to see that the source of the song was one of the fey and not an angel. She then set her sights on the one that had burned her, rushing at the wisp and striking it with her rapier.

Lucille attacks Puk. 7 ATK Dmg

by **Masquerade** Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:14 am

Nyala moves to H6.

Hell seemed to take place in a matter of seconds as the enemies fought back with ethereal flames, and the mighty Terrapod was so brazen as to crash right into Hector which caused the reaper to flinch slightly. Before he could react or say anything, the air was filled with song, and his eyes focused on Clarissa which witnessed the girl dismissing her own summoned creature. Something was not right, and it had to do with the appearance of the singing fey. Whatever she was up to was not good, and Nyala endeavored to get rid of it, for Hector certainly pinpointed it as a threat that needed to be destroyed. Crouching down, Nyala leapt into the air, slowly hovering over Hector's head and touching down on the other side of the man, scythe in hand.

"Can't be having any of that," Nyala stated flatly in his slightly raspy, turning around while swinging his scythe, building up momentum for a simple horizontal swipe at the fey that was obviously of the utmost threat to them all. He hoped the attack was enough to at least ward the thing off, but he had no idea and thus kept his guard up. Here's hoping that was the right decision, he thought, eyes gazing at the fey he had just attacked.

Nyala attacks Deanne! 6 Dmg! (ATK)

by Allindur, the Lightfoot Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:32 am

As Nyala's scythe rips across the nymph's body, she flinched, a mind-shredding scream eching across the battlefield. The mercenaries had to crouch and cover their ears from the terrible sound, but the effect was much greater on the other faeries. As soon as the scream was over, the nymph disapeared in a cloud of leaves.

After the scream, Clarissa's thought seemed to be clearer, she could think by her own.

Siren's Song ends.
Deanna heals ?? HP.
Deanne flees from battle.
Clarissa's Charm is dispelled.

Clarissa may act now.

by **Silver** Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:36 pm

Clarissa
HP: 20/20
MP: 15/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2 Cells

Ora
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 5/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Crit: 5%
Evade: 7%
Move: 6 Cells

Clarissa waits.

The melody caused a fog to cloud Clarissa's judgement entirely. She felt he grip on the others fade and let the music take her... for all of a couple seconds. A sudden piercing shriek had her covering her ears and shaking her head. "Goodness." she muttered as the crying died down and she was able to steady herself once again. "That was perfectly horrible."

Ora attacks Drake! 6 Int Damage!

Once again the wind spirit called upon her powers and struck the fire being in front of her. It seemed more effective than early, possibly thanks to the shrieking let out by one of the Fey. Whatever it was, the thing would be dead soon.

Clarissa
HP: 20/20
MP: 15/25
SC: 0/1
DD: 2/10
Atk: 1
Def: 4
Int: 5
Spr: 4
Evade: 3%
Critical: 3%
Move: 2 Cells

Ora
HP: 15/15
MP: 24/30
DD: 7/10
Atk: 2
Def: 4
Int: 6
Spr: 5
Crit: 5%
Evade: 7%
Move: 6 Cells

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