The night was growing late and the inn "Eden Hall" was starting to empty out; players and NPCs alike got their hot meal and were getting ready to catch some sleep. A few shy of 2 dozen remained on the main floor, finishing their meals, emptying drinks and generally chatting. Seemed like a dice-rolling game was happening in the corner among a few players, the clattering of dice and cups offset by occasional pained groans and happy cheers as measly few Renns exchanged hands. Despite being forced to play a game every second of their lives, some players just found themselves to enjoy gaming a little further it seemed.
Needless to say, another successful night of business left Hans rather satisfied. He didn't appreciate the little gambling that was going on in the corner but the players paid their Renn and weren't causing trouble so he let them be. But he did make sure to tap the waitress on her shoulder and asked her to tell them that their stock of strong ale has all but run out. He didn't need some meatheads breaking his tables over a lost bet. The thought that he might be able to ask for help from other adventurers, especially those who have been repeat customers for him, had crossed his mind. Hans sighed and turned to walk back into the kitchen. He figured he should tell the chef to make their meal with extra portions.
✧ DAY 5 - Genesis City, Portal Gate Square (Area D) - 8PM ✧
6/22/2076
You emerge from Genesis City's Portal Gate, thanks to "Kadeen's Dagger of Teleportation" Aster used. There are a few people around who look at you funny. Curiously, NPCs don't seem to bat an eye. The sun has all but disappeared from the horizon, only streaks of dark blue haze in the sky are left as remnants of daylight. You look around and see that open-air market is starting to close up, with merchants and shopkeepers ready to count their earnings for the day and retire to their homes. On the contrary, restaurants, bars and inn are kicking up their businesses as many guests, both NPCs and players, seek their hospitality.
Just in case everyone was not aware, I posted the link to our imgur pic collection in the CS tab. Below example CS. Even tho they may not be exact pics (how could they be) if you wanna use them for visual aid on your materials in order to improve immersion (or save writing descriptions hahaha), please feel free to. If there are any pics you wish for but can't find on imgur, send me the pic and I'll upload it there so we can reliably re-use it in the future.
✧ DAY 5 - Dungeon, "The Hill's Sorrow", Boss Room ✧
6/22/2076
A minute after Fenrir's Herald falls and shatters into a thousands shards of light, a flash of bright light appears. The moment the flash ends, you see a pile of chests and items appear in the middle of the Boss Room. Some of you may be set back for a second; the realism of Talrae made you forget for a moment that it was still a game. Chests of items appearing out of nowhere in flashes of light should be a common sight in these types of games... no matter though. You go through them... it's a lot. You guess that you may be receiving some bonus since your party was the first to clear this very dungeon. You find the following:
All items automatically belong to Reylan as per the game system rules. Even though there are non-Guild members who participated in the fight, the majority of the players belong to the "Legion of the Wolf" Guild, therefore all items by default are sent to the Guildmaster. You are all automatically teleported to outside of the dungeon, where you all first started. Upon exiting the dungeon, everyone also receives the following:
- 3000 EXP - +1 Level for first clear bonus
Private messages:
Congratulations on earning a title, "The Resolute". The Resolute - Effect: User gains access to special Action called "Resolute Smite". See Universal Actions for more details.
✧ DAY 5 - Outside Dungeon "The Hill's Sorrow" - 7PM ✧
6/22/2076
Well... it's over finally. It was a long, difficult day. But a proud one. You found new friends, met and defeated some monsters, got some cash... overall it could be described as satisfying. A gust of warm breeze tickles your nose as you notice the sun is setting over Genesis. It is beautiful, most satisfying conclusion to a great challenge. But the day is not over. First you will need to figure out who will receive which portion of the items. Then you will need to figure out how to get all the items back into town... it is no short walk and the combination of physical exhaustion and heavy item load wouldn't make it any easier. You all turn to Reylan for what comes next.
- Reylan's Jaque's Bow will require repair or replacement soon. - Aster's Katana will require repair or replacement soon. - Alisea's Cloth Armor will require repair or replacement soon. - Paralyze's Leather Armor will require repair or replacement soon. - EVERYONE's Cheap clothes and Cheap Shoes (starting clothes and shoes) will require replacement. They cannot be repaired.
Shiba looked to the guild master as he gave the next order and it was for him to team up with the other rouge in their party and do hit and runs. He gave a nod to the fellow rouge and waited till she attacked first once she gave him the signal he charged forward and he did his best to stay in the heralds blind spot ands he slashed his katana against the heralds back but he kept moving signaling for her to go again
✧ DAY 5 - Dungeon, "The Hill's Sorrow", Boss Room ✧
6/22/2076
- Route 1 and 2 are Dead-Ends. - Boss room is through path 3.
The puny adventurers were nothing but a pack of mongrels before the Herald's eyes. Before it moved, first it had to get the Paladin off of its legs; who was holding on like some petty insect attempting to resist a hurricane wind. The Herald punched the Paladin several times in the face, against his helmet before weakening him enough to peel him off and throw him away. But the Paladin held on well and it took a surprisingly long time for the Herald to move on to his next act. Next he went for the Mage with the Staff. His little tricks of healing the other humans was greatly offending the Herald. Pushing the armored Trainer and Marauder out of the way with mighty arms, Fenrir's Herald closed the distance like a gust of wind. With a Feral Strike, he slashed at the Mage. But what came after as retaliation from rest of the players proved fatal for the great lycan. His passive healing ability didn't go off in time and he was forced into submission of death by the combined magical and physical attacks.
The Fenrir's Herald, and The Hill's Sorrow dungeon by extension, had been defeated.
Level: 15 Heath: 0/3000 Mana: 1100/2000
Actions:
Feral Strike (Enraged) - User's next attack cause the targets to bleed for a few minutes. Target takes additional 200 damage over the next few minutes. 100MP.
Strength of the Pack - If there are at least 2 monsters named "Wolfkin Guard" in near vicity, Fenrir's Herlad gains additional Strength and Agility. Passive.
Trueblood Lycan (Enraged) - User gains additional Strength, Agility and Intelligence during night time, if the moon is visible. During daytime, user gains massive Health and Mana Regeneration. Additionally it gains Status immunity. Passive.
Hate (Magic) (Enraged) - User deals huge additional damage against units capable of casting Spells. Passive.
Spells:
Lycan's Howl (Enraged) - User howls into the air, striking fear into all opponents. Units afflicted takes 200 magic damage and are stunned. 200MP.
Savage Slasher (Enraged) - User moves quickly like the wind, dealing damage to all units around it. 300MP.
Status: STATUS IMMUNE
Summary
- Reylan's 2 shots dealt 80 damage. 1 arrow missed. - Alisea's Fire Strike dealt 100 damage. Fenrir's Herald is pushed back very little, Icicle Shot dealt 200 damage. - Aster's Triple Strike dealt 150 damage. - Lehariel's Finger Lightning dealt 50 damage. Flash of Light has no effect on Fenrir's Herald. Luminous dealt 25 damage. - Paralyze's 2 strikes dealt 140 damage. 1 strike to the heart crit-strike for 100 damage. 2 strikes missed. - Polak's strike dealt 90 damage. - Dubstepp's 5 darts dealt 150 damage. 2 missed. Totoro dealt 25 damage. - Chari's 5 normal attacks dealt 160 damage. 2 shurikens dealt 40 damage. 2 shurikens missed. - Solace's 4 normal attack dealt 110 damage.
- Dirk takes 450 damage from Fenrir's Herald's punches. Additional 80 from being thrown off. - Polak takes 40 damage from Fenrir's Herald's push. - Paralyze takes 65 damage from Fenrir's Herald's push. - Karma take 380 damage from Fenrir's Herald's attack. Take additional 260 for Feral Strike. (Feral Strike deals additional damage due to "Hate (Magic)" passive)
"Grail War you say..." Pandora's Actor paused for a second. "Magnificent~! It sounds... dramatic! Grand and opulent! Of course, I speak of the event rather than the Grail. Holy Grail is nothing but a petty item meant for the lesser beings to stare in awe but... if I could claim it, perhaps it could have a place among the lesser treasures of Nazarick. Yes... Lord Momonga may have a use for even such minor objects." He took up a firm stance and reached out to meet Ryan's hand. The long, worm-like fingers crawled over Ryan's hand and wrist. "Summoner, I accept your proposal." Pandora's Actor pulled away his hand. Without a moment's hesitation, he began heading towards the exit of the chamber. "With swiftness we must move, for time is a limited commodity for mortals like you." Despite being untrained and uneducated in the exact mechanics of this world and Holy Grail War, Pandora's Actor could instinctively sense and guess that his Summoner's survival was crucial to Pandora's Actor's own existence. It was... curious. He supposed Ryan acted like his battery of sorts. "Teams you spoke of... yet I only see ourselves here. Find them, you shall."
"Pointless to ask the self regarding what I am..." Pandora's Actor outstretched both of his arms towards the sky and raised his voice. "The real question would be what I can be and the answer to such question would be... anything! Everything! For I am the Pandora's Actor, created by the Supreme Being, to emulate any and all beings! He lowered his arms as he saluted smartly, not towards Ryan but towards an empty wall. His heels clicked together from the shiny boots while his right arm formed a neat and perfect angle on his brow... or wherever his brow was supposed to be. "Blessed be the Supreme Being for gifting me with such an ability. Forgive this young summoner for being unaware of such power and might." Without waiting for Ryan's response, Pandora's Actor stopped saluting and turned to start walking towards the door to exit. With a subtle out-of-place step, he forced himself to bump into Ryan briefly. Pandora's Actor stopped to look into his face with a lifeless face. "The self was summoned here for a reason I am sure. And whatever that reason may be, he is certain that it must be fulfilled before I can return to my rightful place. So tell me summoner... what is thy bidding?"
✧ DAY 5 - Dungeon, "The Hill's Sorrow", Boss Room ✧
6/22/2076
- Route 1 and 2 are Dead-Ends. - Boss room is through path 3.
That was it. All the guardian Wolfkin were brought down, their bodies shattering into light after taking fatal damage. "Glory to the Lycans..." One whispered in a gruff tone as a powered arrow dug into its chest. "Live... forever!" The other was brought down by a combination of blades and magic, its freedom of mobility completely surrendered due to shadow energy that moved it around. However as a last act of desperation, even as it was being stunned by a strong punch and blinded by a miraculous shuriken throw, it managed to wage a final strike against an offending mage. All 5 of its claws dug deep into her, dealing massive damage. It seemed as though Fenrir's Herald was also being taken care of rather easily. Before it could attack the Paladin drawing its attention, it was slammed backwards by the Trainer in plate armor. Taking heavy damage from a gang of players, it was forced to take backward steps, after savagely pushing Polak out of the way.
"My brothers!!!"
The Herald roared mightily; the grass around it shook. Suddenly, you see a status change on Fenrir's Herald's icon. It's name and color of the tag changed from "Fenrir's Herald" (Green) to "Fenrir's Herald Enraged" (Orange). An orange aura surrounded it and burst, pushing everyone near Fenrir's Herald back. The empowered monster emerged from the aura of light, revealing it's new form.
"Arrogant insects!"
The beast moved quickly, as if all status effects on it were removed with the transformation. First it punched the Paladin with a mighty fist. Despite being well-armored and weighed down, the Paladin flew across the field towards the back of his party, crashing into the silver-haired Archer.
"You call that insignificant toy a fear-giver? I am the fear!!!"
Next was the Marauder. A mighty enemy as he was, Fenrir's Herald was more powerful. With a roar that shook the ground, it lashed out with its right arm, enacting Feral Strike on the Marauder. Immediately afterwards, it followed up with a Savage Slasher; the Herald seemingly disappeared into thin-air as it moved faster than an eye could track. Everyone around the Herald was slashed.
Feral Strike (Enraged) - User's next attack cause the targets to bleed for a few minutes. Target takes additional 200 damage over the next few minutes. 100MP.
Strength of the Pack - If there are at least 2 monsters named "Wolfkin Guard" in near vicity, Fenrir's Herlad gains additional Strength and Agility. Passive.
Trueblood Lycan (Enraged) - User gains additional Strength, Agility and Intelligence during night time, if the moon is visible. During daytime, user gains massive Health and Mana Regeneration. Additionally it gains Status immunity. Passive.
Hate (Magic) (Enraged) - User deals huge additional damage against units capable of casting Spells. Passive.
Spells:
Lycan's Howl (Enraged) - User howls into the air, striking fear into all opponents. Units afflicted takes 200 magic damage and are stunned. 200MP.
Savage Slasher (Enraged) - User moves quickly like the wind, dealing damage to all units around it. 300MP.
- Fenrir's Herald took 180 damage from Reylan's Power Shot and 80 damage from normal shot. 1 normal shot misses. - Fenrir's Herald takes 50 damage from Polak's charge. It is stunned. - Fenrir's Herald takes 60 damage from Shiba's attack. 2 out of 10 Shuriken misses, 8 shurikens deal 100 damage. - Fenrir's Herald took 330 from 3 of Paralyze's attacks. 1 misses. - Fenrir's Herald took 180 damage from Solace's normal attacks. - Fenrir's Herald took 170 damage from Aster's normal attacks. - Fenrir's Herald took 140 damage from Dubstepp's 2 Darts. - Fenrir's Herald is Aggravated by Dirk.
- Wolfkin Guard 1 took 70 damage from Lehariel's attack. - Wolfkin Guard 1 took 220 damage from Alisea's Icicle Shot, 15 damage from Palm Strike, 20 damage from Stunning Punch and 80 damage from Fire Strike. It is on fire. - Wolfkin Guard 1 took 60 damage from Chari's Shuriken; it crit strikes for double damage, dealing 120 damage.
- Wolfkin Guard 2 took 100 damage from Reylan's Power Shot. Auto-hit. - Wolfkin Guard 2 took 30 damage from being on Fire previously.
- Fenrir's Herald regenerated 300HP and 200MP.
- Alisea takes 280 damage from Wolfkin Guard's last strike. - Polak takes 30 damage from Fenrir's Herald's push.
- Dirk takes 210 damage from Fenrir's Herald's punch. - Reylan takes 15 damage from flying Dirk. - Paralyze take 380 damage from Fenrir's Herald's Feral Strike -> take 200 damage next turn as you bleed out. - Polak, Shiba, Solace, Aster, Dirk, Chari, Lehariel takes 200 damage from Savage Slasher.
Hmm... I do like this suggestion. As Ithradine has said too, it is indeed a fair solution. I'll think about this a little more but as of now, I am leaning rather heavily on this suggestion.
You guys already told me that you are not gonna be able to post on time this week so at least you were communicative - which is totally fine. Was gonna autopilot you guys anyways.
