Ryonara

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

@KoL I don't think Kitten is big enough for Princess to ride on her shoulder.

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

@KoL Thanks? I'll admit I was kinda going out on a limb being the only one against Moon Rider alone. Meta wise, I'm pretty sure I'm the only player who is actually against Moon Rider, and not working for/not enemies with. One of the reasons why I haven't posted much since I didn't know what to do with Kitten that wouldn't inevitably bring her to fight the Ebon Stykers alone. I didn't imagine her working with CC, and the irony is not lost on me or Kitten that she is working with a cheating scumbag against other people she thinks are also cheating scumbags.

Also I'll try to make a post when I get home from work.

The Chronicles of Dosei: Sands of Blood, A Dungeons and Dragons Roleplay. (Full)

Two strikes bounced off Catarina's shield, giving the fighter an opening to impale the beast through the chest with a stab of her sword. The creature came to a halt, possibly dead as she pierced it's heart. But then again, Catarina didn't know if these stony monsters had hearts. Or any organs for that matter. Did they even bleed? She was about to find out. Yanking her sword out forcefully, Catarina spun on her heel and chopped off the Gargoyle's head in a single swing. Sure enough, no blood, just stones. Catarina learned something new today.

Looking back she noticed that Malkai had somehow turned into an elephant. Catarina didn't know much about magic of magecraft, but she was fairly certain that turning into animals were classic druid magic. Malkai didn't strike her as a druid of all things. She'd expect Vivian to be one, what with being an elf, but as Catarina mulled on it for a few more seconds she supposed it should have been obvious. The lack of metal armor, the big bird, the wooden mask. She just dismissed him as a regular barbarian. Granted, she didn't exactly think better of him just because he was a druid. He was still an off-putting man, and now Catarina wondered what other secrets he was holding back. Why couldn't people just be honest with each other?

Regardless, the last of the gargoyles were quickly dispatched with the combined efforts of Vivian's magic spider and Malkai being an elephant. Catarina followed Vivian down the stairs, noticing a new path leading downwards. Catarina would have made a quip insulting the dwarf if she didn't see his body laid up near a corner. It would appear that he had died, and Catarina wasn't one for speaking ill of the dead. Though she was curious: She had imagined that the dwarf would have gone out fighting, weapon in hand and blood all over him, possibly torn to pieces. But right now the dwarf looked rather peaceful, almost as if someone had laid him to rest. It couldn't have been one of them; they were too busy fighting the gargoyles. Was someone else here?

Without the dwarf dismissing her paranoia, Catarina made her thoughts known. "Don't you think it's a bit odd for the dwarf to be laid out like that? I could understand it if one of us had done him those honors, but we were fighting the gargoyles. And those things don't seem to be the type to give much respect to the fallen. You don't... Perhaps someone else is here? Would they also be looking for the chalice?" The fact that the chalice wasn't here made Catarina even more paranoid. Trapping the cup made sense; classic dungeon design right there. Rigging it in such a way that it would be further away once the trap was sprung was also something she expected. But last she checked, they were the only ones here.

Unless... There was another group that had come here before. Catarina tried to wrack of mind to remember if another group had come here by the request of the mage's guild. But Catarina couldn't remember. She was almost certain that the temple had only recently revealed itself, so surely the mage guild wouldn't have already sent people inside before them. And surely they couldn't have come afterwards; the doors had closed on them the moment the chalice was disturbed. but then Catarina remembered that orcish warrior from before. What if she wasn't alone? That would explain why she left the group at night. It wasn't because she was so arrogant that she'd go in alone. But that she already had others waiting for her. So Catarina came to the conclusion that the orc's other party came in here first. That would explain why the orc was found dead, because she triggered a trap that the others would avoid. They likely also avoided the darkmantles by coming in when they were probably asleep or something. Or maybe they were eaten, and now there was only one or two survivors left. They knew they couldn't take the chalice without a trap triggering, and thus they waited for Catarina and the others to activate the trap first, then take the chalice during the confusion.

"We have to hurry! Someone must have taken the chalice!" Jumping to conclusions, Catarina quickly sped herself up ahead of Vivian, though still careful to avoid any more traps in the form of long hallways, trip wires, and pressure plates on the stairs.

The Chronicles of Dosei: Sands of Blood, A Dungeons and Dragons Roleplay. (Full)

Sorry for being quite. Too tired to post tonight. I'll try for tomorrow.

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

Smitten Kitten stood silent as Moon Rider spoke to her. She knew it was part of the plan to kill her, but not now! Not this soon! And certainly not alone. Moon Rider seemed to remember Smitten Kitten, which did surprise her. She was certain that she didn't get spotted last time she followed Moon Rider, but then again the black king did eventually figure out someone was. Gulping, SMitten Kitten stood her ground. She knew she couldn't defeat Moon Rider in a straight up fight, and even if she did Smitten Kitten didn't declare an Outlaw Declaration yet, so even if she wanted to Smitten Kitten couldn't hurt Moon Rider. But that also meant Moon Rider couldn't hurt her... Yet.

"It's true... I'm weak. I can't hope to defeat you right now. I... I haven't ever fought anyone before. I haven't even killed a Dissolution yet. But once upon a time, you were the same. You were new once, weak, and powerless. And... We both have our own dreams and ambition. That's why we will get stronger."

Looking at the ground, Smitten Kitten couldn't bare to look at Moon Rider in the eyes. She didn't want to show her fear, because Smitten Kitten was freaking out. Moon Rider was just a gamer, just like Kitten, and yet somehow being in front of Moon Rider in person... There was a lot more pressure. She clenched her fists and brought them close to her body as if she needed to hold onto herself.

"But this is where we're different! Because unlike you, I don't intend to crush anyone's dreams to get to the top! You... A black guild should be a guild for outsiders. For people who have no where else to go. Not everyone can fit in with the Scarlet Harley, or Ivory Masks, Cobalt Bruisers, or Fanged Rangers. For players who can't work under those rules, there should be a group that would accept them with open arms, no matter what their past or lot in life is. A chance. But that's not what the Ebony Strykers are!"

Looking defiantly at Moon Rider Smitten Kitten nearly had nears in her eyes as she pointed an accusing finger at the Black King. "I thought you were going to make the Ebony Strykers great again! But then you let those Sweepers join you, and now you're nothing but a bunch of hypocrites! Don't you know those thugs have hurt real people, just because of this game? I thought the Ebony Strykers would accept anyone, give everyone a chance to make something of their life, but now they're just another elitist power-hungry maniacs! You'd crush anyone just to make sure you stayed on top with no regard to the lives lost or even personal honor. You... You're everything that makes Deep Ground despicable."

Wiping the tears from her eyes Smitten Kitten started to become angry. She was now facing Moon Rider and was going to hold nothing back. "Do you even remember the name Onyx Fox? She used to be in the Ebony Strykers. She... She wasn't good at first, but then she joined the Ebony Strykers and they helped her. You helped her." Smitten Kitten's voice soften for just a moment as she thought of Onyx Fox. Her old friend. She was going to be part of Deep Ground for her, but now... Anger continued to flare in Smitten Kitten's eyes, but also sorrow. She wanted answers.

"But then the guild closed and left everyone to fend for themselves. One by one Onyx saw her former guildmates get slaughtered by Outlaws and other guilds, because you abandoned them. Most tried to stay together, tried to keep that old glory, but because you isolated yourself they ended up slaughtered and becoming EXP fodder. Onyx... She fought for you for so long. Even after you disbanded the guild she stayed and tried to make the black city a better place. But now she's gone because of you. Because you abandoned everyone! Why... Why would you throw away all those people? Did you even care about what would happen to them after you turned you back on them?"

@TheWindel

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

"Yaaah!" Smitten Kitten fell out of thin air and onto the floor. They say cats always land on their feet, but Smitten Kitten hasn't quite worked out her landing. While she managed to slow her fall by grabbing the wall, thus not taking any damage, she still had a pretty messy landing. She looked around was didn't know where she was at. In the Black City for certain and in a building, but aside from that it was hard to tell. No windows she saw and everything was black. There was some lights on the wall so it was pitch dark, but that didn't really help her figure out where she was. Corpse Collector was nowhere to be found either, and she didn't hear any fighting nearby. Smitten Kitten was lost. "Nya... Gotta find out where they are."

Smitten Kitten ran down the hall quietly, with only barely audible footsteps. There weren't many places to hide though, so if anyone came by Smitten Kitten was a sitting duck. All the more reason she needed to get out of here quickly. Unfortunately the next room she arrived in was even bigger with less places to hide. It looked like some sort of grand hall. A quick look and Smitten Kitten saw a throne. It was only then she realized where she was. "Oh nyo... This... Is the throne room..." Smitten Kitten had somehow arrived to the Ebony Stryker Throne room. This was where the king would be. But surely Moon Rider wasn't here; her city was under attack. She must be leading the defenses, fighting against Corpse Collector. Smitten Kitten certainly didn't see her here, so she quickly dashed through the throne room and tried to find another way out.

Taking a hall not too far away from the one she left, she heard sounds of fighting near the end of the hall and thought maybe she found an exit. It was a good sign if they were fighting this close to the throne room; that must mean the outlaws managed to break to the heart of the city. But Smitten Kitten was a cat of ill-omen. When she finally arrived to the sound of fighting, she saw no Outlaws fighting against other Ebony Strikers or even Sweepers. She saw Moon Rider instead. "Oh nyo..." She said quietly.

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

Meirin Kurenai

Meirin was pleasantly surprised to see Ssarak here of all places. She had no idea why or how he's here, but seeing him filled her with courage. This was a disaster but with him here Meirin was certain they could scavenge what they can. For starters they needed to save the others and deal with their attackers. Ssarak managed to attack the knight first and knocked him into a tree so Meirin stopped, but was still floating in the middle of a wind wheel. As long as she maintained her stance she can stay in the wind wheel which she intended to make use of.

She was unimpressed at the knight's excuse either. "Forced you to attack weaklings? Obviously you lack the strength and conviction to face a true warrior and mage. If you fear us so much then flee now! Because I can promise you this: You will harm no one." Meirin already gave the knight to flee earlier however, so unlike Ssarak she didn't actually wait to hear the knight's rebuke. While Ssarak attempted to parley with the knight Meirin positioned herself so that if the knight continued to try to go after Leith and Enasha, he would have to get pass her. Not only that but while she stood in his path, she started another weaving spell, the same one that allowed her to control orbs of water. And without actually needing to keep her feet on the floor she was able to do the weaving faster and more easily. With her wind wheel active as well she could easily intercept the knight if he tried to dash past her even if it means stopping her weaving.

The Chronicles of Dosei: Sands of Blood, A Dungeons and Dragons Roleplay. (Full)

In the chaos of battle, it was hard for Catarina to argue. She didn't want to leave Vivian alone for obvious reasons: while she was no doubt a mighty spellcaster, if these things got too close to her then Vivian was dead. While Catarina's fears were slightly alleviated when Vivian turned her skin into stone, she was still uncertain. But uncertainty created hesitation, and hesitation would lead to death. While she found many of her party members to be very stupid for various reasons, Vivian seemed to have her head on straight. At the very least, she knew what it took to survive, which was more than could be said of the others. "Right. If you need help, just shout!" Catarina took out her shield and charged at the other gargoyle, hoping to kill it quickly.

Catarina knew her weapon could kill these things, even if she had to put more strength into it. But with all of the converging onto her Catarina couldn't afford to be careless about her defenses either. So when she charged the gargoyle she charged with her shield forward to deflect any of it's attacks it would try to do. She would try to impale it on the spike on her shield, though it was only made of regular steel and didn't have any magic. If that attack didn't work she would follow up with stabbing with Domina, which should work better.

The knight did see another Gargoyle get ready to attack Vivian, which made her want to go protect her. But until she killed this gargoyle her hands were rather full. She needed help. They needed to work together. She didn't want to do this, but her pride would have to be set aside for now. There were lives on the line. "Malkai! Help us!"

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

I don't know, honestly considering that Smitten Kitten is alone and kinda weak, I think it'd be best if she stuck with people who could actually put up a fight. I don't know about the outlaws but I get the feeling they aren't really as much of a threat as we're lead to believe.

Deep Ground Online (Hiatus)

Well, I guess I won't be participating in that fight then.

@TheWindel How far away did Corpse Collector teleport away from Smitten Kitten? Since I won't be joining that fight, I'll just have Kitten go find CC.