The rest of the trip was similar, a few Chitters popping out to distract the group before the remaining pack members swarmed them. They didn’t encounter any other packs the size of the first but their tactics did change. More often they started going for the back and, in one case that River had only a few HP beneath his maximum when they started, aggressively attacking already damaged party members. [hider=Cecilia:] [center][pre] Enemies Killed: 14 XP Rewarded: 3,640 XP Bonus (Title): 728 Total XP Rewarded: 4,368 Renn Rewarded: 40 Copper Bonus Renn (Bounties): 42 Copper Items Received: 12 Bone, 1 Bone (Uncommon) 18 Chitter Meat Quest Items Received: 20 Chitter Tails [/pre][/center][/hider] [hider=River:] [center][pre] Enemies Killed: 14 XP Rewarded: 3,640 Total XP Rewarded: 3,640 Renn Rewarded: 40 Copper Bonus Renn (Bounties): 8 Copper Items Received: 12 Bone, 17 Chitter Meat, 1 Dinosaur Hide (Uncommon) Quest Items Received: 20 Chitter Tails [/pre][/center][/hider] [hider=Holly:] [center][pre] Enemies Killed: 14 XP Rewarded: 3,640 XP Bonus (Experienced Hunter): 77 Total XP Rewarded: 3,717 Renn Rewarded: 38 Copper Bonus Renn (Bounties): 38 Copper Items Received: 14 Bone, 15 Chitter Meat. 2 Chitter Meat (Uncommon) Quest Items Received: 20 Chitter Tails [/pre][/center][/hider] [hider=Willow:] [center][pre] Enemies Killed: 14 XP Rewarded: 3,640 Total XP Rewarded: 3,640 Renn Rewarded: 40 Copper Bonus Renn (Bounties): 38 Copper Items Received: 15 Bone, 13 Chitter Meat Quest Items Received: 20 Chitter Tails [/pre][/center][/hider] [color=f7976a] “One quest down, one… er, two more to go.”[/color] Willow corrected herself as she accepted the gift, remembering that Cecilia mentioned picking up an additional quest. [color=f7976a] “The Welkin quest is gonna take us on a hard east along the coast. I’m not sure where yours is so if it’s closer, we can knock that one out while we are at it. Hopefully, we’ll find something more fun than these shitty ankle biters.”[/color] Willow’s enthusiasm was waning with the heat and she used the equipment menu to equip the new clothing. She wished an equipment menu was a thing in real life. How easy would it be just to change clothes and get ready without leaving bed. [hr] [center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjcyLmYwMTAwYS5WR2hsSUU5eVpHVnlJRzltSUUxdmNuSnBaMkZ1LjAA/trinigan-fg.regular.png[/img][/center] The woman looked up from her prayer and gave Aura an unimpressed look over. [color=07AFAB] “Excellent. Yet another wet behind the ears welp here to claim devotion to our Goddess in hopes of fame and riches. If that is your intent, leave while you can otherwise you’ll find yourself in the next realm before you raise your blade again.”[/color] Ser Wilka’s words dripped with bitterness and resentment, a sarcastic snort at the end of her statement. A myriad of jagged scars crossed her face and one eye was clearly damaged beyond use. [color=07AFAB] “But if you really think you’re up to the task, I’ll give you your trial. The path of the Battle Cleric is one destined to be endless and drenched in blood, both yours and your enemies. We are beacons of hope on the battlefield. We provide succor and relief to our allies and crush our foes beneath our blades. And your trial will reflect that. Steel yourself, Paladin. For your time of reckoning is nigh.”[/color] [center][pre] Quest: That which is stone cannot falter. While in a party of at least two members, maintain 100% aggro on a cumulative total of twenty enemies without falling beneath 20% of your maximum health. Rewards: XP, Reputation, Battle Cleric Class Accept Quest? Y/N [/pre][/center] [hr] [color=C746EC] “Well, what are you standing around for?”[/color] Rowina asked waspishly. [color=C746EC] “Are you staying for tea or are you going to run off to God knows where and get yourself in more trouble?”[/color] While the pair had been speaking, Rowina had been laying out some snacks and tea for her husband and herself, a third cup set off to the side just in case.