Burger

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

i chose the wrong week to get a head cold apparently

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

does jorm have to cho'gall it

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

The difference being that miss six-foot-three became Christmas-cake long before she even hit 25. :3

@Asuras

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

In all fairness, .45 ACP is for chodes. I will die on the hill of "if you're using a pistol chambered for .45 you're compensating for something"

@Psyker Landshark

THE TWO TIME

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

they can, like most people who aren’t manlets, tank 9mm relatively easily, however.

@HereComesTheSnow

it's a good thing .45 acp is a chode of a bullet

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

no vampire can defend against the might of my m1911

gat gat gat

Warped Earth, Twisted Air (An Urban Fantasy Dungeon Crawler RP) — Now Open!

Well, that was useless. Xu Jian's idea of shoving her shaft where it didn't below didn't pan out in the slightest. Thanks to the... astute(?) observations by their only party member that was actually thinking about their scenario, it would appear that they would have to actually venture through the doors to the next area to proceed.

And past those doors was death. Less in a literal sense, more in a "this is graveyard aesthetics" sense. There was something in there with them. That odd dragging noise... Probably a zombie or a very belligerent grave digger. This was a graveyard aesthetic rift, after all. Also it stunk like ass and death, which was pretty gross. Charlotte, immortal as she was, decided to go headfirst into danger. Xu Jian gave a shrug of acceptance as she commanded (actually suggested) the party to check out the building. If Xu Jian's game sense was anything to go by, that building either had treasure, enemies, or lead to an underground mausoleum in which the dungeon would continue. Either way, they were probably supposed to go to it.

"Okie dokie chokiefolkie." She said in her weird, always-an-inside-joke-but-never-tells-you-the-origin way. Then she went towards the stone building. Really, it was that simple.

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

I'm liking the variety in weapon specialization we have this time, too.

@VitaVitaAR

erode specifically told me not to use a sword when i told 'em my interest

✤ Delve ✤

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Floor 2

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The party had decided on a mostly safe route. Thankfully, the map was true to the actual layout. While things were occasionally closer or further than they appeared, they ran into little trouble on their way to the third floor. The party was unable to decide on a single way, so they ended up taking a mix of both routes. Luckily, they were practically the same routes; Varanense simply suggested a longer way around Kori's route. It didn't quite matter, however. Both rooms ended up intersecting at multiple points, so it was a lot simpler to take Kori's way. Still, the party went out of their way once or twice only to spot nothing of note.

They safely reached the entrance to the third floor; another hole in the ground with a rope heading downwards. One by one, they went down.

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Floor 3

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The third floor was similar to the first two. After all, there was little variance between the first four floors. The most notable changes were that the earth was no longer pure dirt. The occasional sharp rock and random hole gave way to break the bland silhouettes of each room. The bright blue lights that had listlessly floated in each room and hall were slightly darker—something that only the catlike eyes of Kori could easily notice. Really, it was just more of the same. Let Penn fumble around her maps for a second as she found the right one, then just find a good route to the next floor.

Except it wasn't going to be that easy.

As the party gained foothold in the trapezoidal room, a large, mud-covered tail had erupted from the ground. About the size two men long, the tail hooked around the unsuspecting Kori and pulled her into a hole. Thanks to a mixture of half-plate and the cat-warrior's innate vitality, she was relatively unharmed from the pull. Save for the fact that she being pulled into a hole, Kori was no worse for wear.

That's when Kori saw it. A large lizard four men long was waiting for her inside. Its maw reached across its head, seemingly large enough easily fit a man in its gullet. This was no ordinary lizard, nor was this a floor boss. No, this lizard didn't belong on the third floor. In fact, the lizard came from somewhere further than any of the adventurers had previously reached.

If there was one thing for certain, it would be that this was no time to slack off.

Blades of Iron Roses: An Anime-Inspired Fantasy Knight RP

Aria "Don't call me Aria 'Bloody Aria Larette' Larette" Larette

_Dame
"Bloody" Aria Larette

"Don't call me bloody!"
_{Female • 26 • Human}

Appearance:
Standing at a surprising 6'3", Aria stands tall over most knights be they male or female. Her most notable features are that of her bloodline: scorching red hair, bright auburn eyes, and great height. Concealed beneath her armour are dozens of scars. While many of the scars have faded over the years, many of them still remain as reminders of the battle. While she would be considered as attractive by most standards, most people are alienated by an overwhelming sense of smugness and conceit that is shown on her face.

Personality:
Conceited. Brash. Passionate. Those three words perfectly describe Aria. She acts with a passionate fervor in everything that she does. Her status growing up had lead to her becoming rather conceited. She has a constant need to be considered the best and to break from the shackles of her name. Though, she would rather be called a Larette than her well-known moniker of Bloody Aria. She is a staunch traditionalist, believing in the values and ethics of yore are greater and more important than any new-age belief.

Brief Backstory:
There are few that do not know the name "Larette". Among the most noble families, the Larette commands lordship over a large region of Thaln. Their auburn eyes, red-hair, and impressive stature are the most notable features of the family. This, however, had unfortunately added to their already dire reputation. While they are one of the most powerful noble families, they also attract the ire of most other families. Their reputation isn't unearned; the family had previously committed dozens of acts bordering on cruelty and illegality to accrue so much land and power. The only reason why they have not been attacked by other nobles for their past injustices is because of their staunch support of the Iron Rose Knights and the kingdom. But as the saying goes, only a Larette would look down on the king.

Aria wasn't born a heiress. While she was a daughter of Lord Larette, she was only a middle daughter. Her eldest brother and sister were much closer to inherit her father's titles, so Aria had two choices: she could either become a damsel and be married for the sake of politics, or she could become a knight and fight in service of the Iron Rose and the kingdom. A fiery blaze of youthful vigor, the young Aria had taken the ladder option. She went through the usual motions, becoming a page and then a squire.

It wasn't soon that war broke out. Lord Cal and the king waged a brutal war. Aria had joined the kingdom's army and fought under a knight banneret. She gained her first unfortunate nickname and title at that point: "Red" Aria. She was a Larette. That's all she amounted to. She loathed this nickname. Every single battle that she had fought in, she continued to prove herself. Not because of ambition, no. That blasted nickname cursed at her every time she heard it. She would do her damnedest to rid herself of that name. Then the Battle of the Butcher's Bridge happened.

Nobody called her Red Aria ever again.

The knight and those fighting under him were forced to retreat. They had lost their horses and were being chased down by a much larger force. It was a death sentence. The knight had managed to cross a bridge and, to ensure that the majority of his men would survive, left a small group of soldiers to slow down the enemy force as much as they could. The rapids below the bridge were impossible to be forded. It was the best possible choke point. It was eighty against twelve.

So began the nickname "Bloody" Aria.

Out of those who fought at the bridge, sixty-seven had died. By percentage, it was one of the most bloody and deadly battles of the war. On Aria's side, there were four survivors. On their enemy's side, there were fifty-nine had perished. Aria and her surviving allies had been found by reinforcements. Wounded dozens of times and drenched head to toe in blood, they had protected the knight and those who hadn't volunteered to make their last stand.

For her service and sacrifice in the war, she was knighted by the king. She joined the knights afterwards. After all, she was a warrior through and through. That and the name Bloody Aria would never escape her.

Equipment:
Aria wields a heirloom spear enchanted with the ability to 'pierce'. Through cloth, leather, and steel, the tip of the spear will pass unimpeded so long as it strikes true. This doesn't mean that the spear is unstoppable. One can still grab the shaft or attempt to deflect the tip to glance armour. In both cases, the spear will not be able to pierce.

Her blade and shield are unenchanted, but of great quality. Befitting of a noble knight, they are pristine in their construction and maintenance.

Her armour is well made and perfect for her. The most accurate way to describe it is artisanal. Despite their engravings, the steel plate over her gambison is of great defensive quality. The armour is enchanted to be as durable and lightweight as possible, allowing Aria to move and sprint even faster than a standard knight.

Skills:
Aria is a master spear-user. The bane of swordsmen, her talent in keeping foes far is a feat of great martial prowess. Her speed and accuracy with a spear is befitting of one in the Larette family; it is mostly unmatched by other, less noble knights. Her swordsmanship is experienced, but rough in comparison. In a battle of blades, Aria is most likely to lose against veterans. Blades are much more suitable as an emergency backup than her primary weapon.

Besides being good at standard knightly talents such as riding and archery, she is rather talentless. At best, she can make food that one can survive on. They wouldn't take any pleasure eating it, though.