Mangrale

Aether Online - A VMMORPG RP inspired by Log Horizon, SAO, and Overlord

@LokiLeo789
That would be a very safe assumption, I would say. A solid case against it doesn't come to mind right now.

Aether Online - A VMMORPG RP inspired by Log Horizon, SAO, and Overlord

@LokiLeo789
Yes, it should be very possible to join, what with the considerable unlikelihood of a player cap.

Jabbers was going for a large group and typically, if you're going for a large group, you won't have a cap considering a few may drop-out. So I'd say go ahead and make the character anyways - given the interest, this RP will start, even if Jabbers disappears.

NarcissisticPotato

There have been excitement, character posts and discussion on critical plot elements. There's some more but, unless I'm wrong, there's a list of all current characters thus far on page 19, I believe - unless there's a more recent list on the front page or something.

Camp Castaway

So before I forget to ask: Can I please be reminded of who needs a turn with the ball? I have a feeling everyone except Valencia got it. Should it be passed to her or do we move on? Anything is fine by me.

The 20th Floor ~ Sword Art Online

Varen

The <<Army>> had established a base of operations in Ascord, aiming to bring a measure of order and security to the frontier. "Yeah right," Varen scoffed as he passed by their main hall. It was an impossible task, undertaken when actually attempting to clear the floors is no longer an option. And to think I actually considered joining those losers, he thought to himself. He remembered that Harrod, a friend of his, had said he wanted to join them. That was a few days ago, and he hasn't heard from him since. The spearman chuckled. At the very least, it'll mean Harrod won't be seeing combat any time soon.

On a secluded street near the market, he opened a window to his inventory, hand tracing through his equipment, resolving that it should be enough to last him a few hours of grinding at least. As he walked towards the southern exit, Veran took time to admire the city's aesthetics, concluding that this wouldn't be a terrible place to live... if it wasn't for it being a dingy war zone and all. He diverged from the dirt pathways leading out from the city. Staying on the road most traveled is just asking for unwanted attention.

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Of the four monsters that made up the group he had faced in this lone, slightly above average grindspot, it was just the last one that carried the pure red cursor above it. This was definitely an improvement compared to the very first time he arrived in this area; it was a struggle just to kill what he could before the red monsters started to close in on him. Still, this wasn't a time to allow for complacency. The monster's enlarged claw plummeted down to the dirt, pushing up brown dust as Veran narrowly rolled out of the way. He rose quickly enough to position himself and stab his spear where the claws met the hands, the creature shrieking as its HP bar shrank a fair amount and settling at 30% of its maximum. "One more good one ought to do it," Veran said under his breath. Equipping a throwing knife, he waited for an attack on the monster's part to leave it open. Back stepping away, Veran threw the knife which lodged itself in its exposed underbelly. The monster crouched forward in a fit of pain, to which the red haired player lunged at it, ramming the spear's head into the its face, causing the whole of the body to freeze, breaking apart into crystalline shards the second after.

The post battle screen was of little interest to him, although he was nearing his next level, a reminder that he would need to focus on better locations already. His spear at his back, there was no time like the present for getting his feet wet. The depressing soil under his feet gave way to the unique, gloomy grass of the southern fields. This was a popular area to be sure, but the lack of any large, recognizable, mobilizing guild force in Ascord gave him the impression that spots like this should be less crowded. Looking out to the Watchtower, he noticed a small party of three forming. It would be odd for <<Laughing Coffin>> members to loiter outside their main area of influence, but a trap is always possible, even by non affiliated player killers. All the same, Veran was feeling pretty silly for not upgrading his detection skill to longer ranges, not that that would be foolproof either, given the hostile guild may also have green players. Guess I just can't win... he mused, approaching cautiously a few feet. If they looked in his direction, he would neutrally hold his hands up, signifying that he wasn't hostile. He did have a Teleport Crystal, affording him an insurance for this side of the Watchtower.

The 20th Floor ~ Sword Art Online

Not bad, thanks for asking.

The 20th Floor ~ Sword Art Online

Hello Jasonhero. How do you do?

The 20th Floor ~ Sword Art Online

Veran

Name:
Veran

Age:
20

Gender:
Male

Appearance:

Appearance

Personality:
Veran is very easygoing in most situations, sometimes to the point of aggravation for those around him. It is a characteristic that he seems to carry in most of his dealings, even his encounters with PKers. It’s not that he isn’t afraid of dying or killing; it’s more how he deals with stress along with most things in his life. His work ethic is a little lackluster, but he still manages to get the important things done. He’s come to view the deathgame as a survival experience and killing as unavoidable for anyone wishing to progress further in the game.

History:
The elder brother of two other siblings, Veran, as is his name in-game, not only had to take care of himself when it came to bullies and the like, but also looked after his younger brother and sister. Though commonly mocked by them for his laziness, they knew they could count on him. The same would be said of Veran’s friends and coworkers from the arcade his family owned, and where he worked during the time of the incident. Most of his friends staying in the earlier settlements and starting a new life, he probably would have stayed with them. But ultimately, and especially after the defeat of the Army, it’s his self reliant nature that keeps him from relying on others for rescue.

Equipment:

Equip Set 1

Intermediate Iron Spear: Well crafted, two-handed spear able to deliver focused heavy blows. Does moderate, additional piercing damage to opponent armor.

Medium Hunter Armor: Competent and balanced armor suited for close-ranged fighters, giving added protection against critical hits, lowering damage taken.

Equip Set 2

Flame Daybreak Spear: A deceptively simple weapon suited for either one or two handed use and, although yet to be fully upgraded, is capable of igniting its blade for added fiery damage. It is most effectively used with quick, successive slicing attacks in mind.

Sunset Emissary Armor: Advanced armor of exceptional protective potential and dark elemental resistance. There is a 15% chance per hit received of imparting the Darkness status effect that decreases the attacker's accuracy, making successful hits less likely.

Style:
Veran is a balanced player with a fair tendency towards defence and damage resistance, preferring to operate near the front lines. His attacks with a spear, though not as frequent as with a one handed sword, are heavier and more precise.

Skills:
Spear Sweep: A forceful spear art entailing a low swing that trips and stuns certain opponents.

Day Breaker: A special spear art granted by the Flame Daybreak Spear entailing a wide flaming attack that can either cause the status effect of fire or carries the chance to significantly damage the target's armor and weaponry, decreasing said equipment's effectiveness or even breaking them apart after enough successful hits by this skill.

Guild:
None

The 20th Floor ~ Sword Art Online

@Noodles
Sorry for the late reply. I'll post it in the CS and think something up for the IC later on.

Camp Castaway

@LiegeLord
Truthfully, to Cecilia, stargazing had always been a personal experience, one not shared with anyone. Part of the reason was that she never stayed in one place long enough to get to know anyone well enough. Also, over the years, she began to imagine how silly others would think it is, something cliche or otherwise uncool. But as James and everyone have shown many times already, she's been carrying a lot of preconceived notions.

Cecilia cupped her hands over her knees, swaying them side to side in, getting lost in thought. James had been fairly open about his life, even how he doesn't have a home, which would sound like one of the saddest things she'd ever heard even if she didn't just meet him beforehand. Yet he had refused to show Neric when the opportunity arose. Whatever foolish assertions she entertained aside, he did know this was a safe place right? Is he afraid of what anyone here would do or think? If that's it, she may not have helped matters earlier. All the more reason for her to make it up to him before...

In mid thought, she noticed that the ball that was once in the air was gone. The girl that put it there must have taken it down. Cecilia scratched the side of her cheek, a perplexed expression on her face. Wait now that I think about it... I don't believe we've heard from her since then... she thought, annoyed at herself for forgetting about her till now. Should she say something? Did she like not participating? Would she get angry if anyone called her out?... Maybe it's best to stay quiet for now. If the odd girl wanted to participate, it would be up to her.

The 20th Floor ~ Sword Art Online

That should do it for now. I should probably add more skills, but perhaps later on.

Veran

Name:
Veran

Age:
20

Gender:
Male

Appearance:

Appearance

Personality:
Veran is very easygoing in most situations, sometimes to the point of aggravation for those around him. It is a characteristic that he seems to carry in most of his dealings, even his encounters with PKers. It’s not that he isn’t afraid of dying or killing; it’s more how he deals with stress along with most things in his life. His work ethic is a little lackluster, but he still manages to get the important things done. He’s come to view the deathgame as a survival experience and killing as unavoidable for anyone wishing to progress further in the game.

History:
The elder brother of two siblings, Veran, as is his name in-game, not only had to take care of himself when it came to bullies and the like, but also looked after his younger brother and sister. Though commonly mocked by them for his laziness, they knew they could count on him. The same would be said of Veran’s friends and coworkers from the arcade his family owned, and where he worked during the time of the incident. Most of his friends staying in the earlier settlements and starting a new life, he probably would have stayed with them. But ultimately, and especially after the defeat of the Army, it’s his self reliant nature that keeps him from relying on others for rescue.

Equipment:
Intermediate Iron Spear: Well crafted, two-handed spear able to deliver focused heavy blows. Does moderate, additional piercing damage to opponent armor.

Medium Hunter Armor: Competent and balanced armor suited for close-ranged fighters, giving added protection against critical hits, lowering damage taken.

Skills:
Veran is a balanced player with a fair tendency towards defence and damage resistance, preferring to operate near the front lines. His attacks with a spear, though not as frequent as with a one handed sword, are heavier and more precise.

Spear Sweep: A forceful spear art entailing a low swing that trips and stuns certain opponents.

Guild:
None