As your hand rests upon the green pillar, you feel something pull at you. Your surroundings grow dark as you are pulled elsewhere.
You feel something moving beneath you. The air is pleasant and warm, complete with a brisk chill. Before you can open your eyes you feel something heavy clap your shoulder.
With a jolt you awaken, blinking and squinting at the bright light you find yourself facing. Loud laughter erupts from around you as the weight lifts from your shoulder, only to reappear as a quick slap on your back. "Haha! Fell asleep there, eh?" The hand belongs to someone made out of shadows smiling widely at you. They are riding upon a shadowy creature. You notice that you are on a similar beast.
Another beast and rider pulls up next to you on the other side. "Come on, it's not that far now. We'll be able to get this all sorted out soon." They nod forward, "See? It's already in sight."
You can make out a building in front of you. The building is decorated with figures that have been worn down by the passing of time, leaving them open to interpretation. The building itself looks as if it was carved out of the cliff-side it was built into. Or was it built against it? It's difficult to tell from here.
As you look around, you notice you are surrounded by a group of seven shadow-people, each one mounted upon a shadow beast. There is a sense of familiarity about them, then the memory teases itself free: all of you set out together, each unified in a single goal. There is something here, something that is hidden at the end of the map. Didn't you pay a pretty penny for that map? Or did you steal it? It's... it's a bit unclear, and hurts to think too much upon.
Your thoughts are shattered as a shout reverberates throughout the area. A dark arrow hisses out of the surroundings, lodging itself into the throat of the shadow-person beside youSENPAI!! You watch helplessly as they fall off their beast with a gurgle, clutching at their throat. "Take cover!" It didn't matter who shouted it; whether it was you or one of your six remaining companions, you now have something else to worry about.
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:54 pm
Jaida. Her actual name was Jaida. Lips curled into a smile and she stared at her bandaged hands. At last, she knew her real name. Though Daaiji had been a swell name, having her real name was obviously much better. She giggled, oblivious to the lock hanging around her neck as she blindly reached for the pillars.
She woke up riding a beast and someone clamping a hand on her shoulder. “Huh?” she grumbled, eyes fluttering confusedly. Jaida tucked a lock of hair behind her ears as she stared into a shadowy face, then down at the creatures they were all riding. What was she doing again? Um, she had formed a rather large band with these people, they had somehow procured a map, and now they were out to follow the map. Oh! Their destination was in sight. Sea green eyes lit up with excitement. The building grew larger and larger with each passing second, but then something flashed.
Eyes narrowed and she snapped into action. She easily moved her mount out of the way, but it seemed one of their comrades wasn’t lucky enough. She sighed. “Looks like we’ve been spotted.” Jaida turned toward the rest of the group. “Do we fight or flee?”
It was like waking from a dark dream where there was nothing for a very long time. She remembered... nothing. Not a single thing was going through her mind except the fact she had chosen the green pillars and suddenly ended up here of all places.
Iyari - that was it. She knew that and clenched her hands tightly. Something wasn't right here and she blinked a few times. It was an odd sensation and she held tightly to... something? What was she riding and how long she had been there? It was a whirl of blackness.
It was coming quickly and her eyes were shifted towards two near her. Did she know them? Didn't think so. It was a fleeting thought and the building came in view. Grabbing her mount she moved steadily, looking to her blue-haired comrade. "NEVER FLEE, ALWAYS FIGHT!"
"Alamea!" She shouted it happily, smiling wide as she felt rush of the shadowy creature under her. Bouncing in her seat she moved it from side to side. Only a moment ago she was looking at the pillars, completely drawn by them and now this. Not only that but she wasn't alone, but she didn't mind.
She felt like she had been alone for a long while now.
"That way!" She directed her beast and it twirled once as it flew. Giggling she halted quickly, swerving over a redhead and another, turning again as a flash of light pierced the sky. A scream from her nearby companion and she nodded. "Oooh! Yes fight!" She bounced in her seat. It was about time she did something again.
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Character name: Alamea Character appearance: A short girl with long white hair. Has dark red rabbit ears and tail, wearing Gothic Lolita-esque clothing. Link to Heart Log[Here] Current HP 50 Current weapon equipped Pain Spike
Syusaki
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:50 am
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THE GAUNTLET - PART ONE
You dismount off your shadow-beast and run, taking cover. There must be several hiding, watching with bows drawn and arrows notched for any of your party to reveal themselves. You can hear the determined stomp and crash as others still search for your group on foot.
Your companion who was shot earlier is still there in the middle of the road. As you watch, they slowly begin to fade away. There was no time to pull them aside, to offer them last rights. And to be truthful, there are more pressing matters on your mind. You need to get out of there.
Your group can either fight them directly or sneak around. Should you have multiple player-characters in your group, you may choose different options.
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Please make your choice, then click the spoiler to see what happens next and for instruction on what to do.
STAND AND FIGHT
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With a thud and a clank, the shadow Knight readies its blade. It says nothing, but it doesn't need to. Not when it is fighting with murderous intent!
THE INSANITY KNIGHT HP 50/50 gaia_crownBoss auto damage: You take 5 HP damage per turn you make gaia_crownBoss loot: (On DEFEAT of boss only) Roll 1d4 and match your loot to the results below: 1: 2: 3: 4:
[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/kuAjiEs.png[/img] With a thud and a clank, the shadow Knight readies its blade. It says nothing, but it doesn't need to. Not when it is fighting with murderous intent!
[size=16][b][color=orange] THE INSANITY KNIGHT HP 50/50[/b][/size][/color][size=11] :crown: [b]Boss auto damage:[/b] You take 5 HP damage per turn you make :crown: [b]Boss loot:[/b] (On DEFEAT of boss only) Roll 1d4 and match your loot to the results below: 1: [img]http://zoo.thesporkedken.com/download/legacy/weapons/drop_redvial.jpg[/img] 2: [img]http://zoo.thesporkedken.com/download/legacy/weapons/drop_violetmoon.jpg[/img] 3: [img]http://zoo.thesporkedken.com/download/legacy/weapons/drop_goldedge.jpg[/img] 4: [img]http://zoo.thesporkedken.com/download/legacy/weapons/drop_blackclaws.jpg[/img] [/size][/center]
When the enemy is defeated and everyone's mobs have been defeated proceed to the next part.
SNEAK
You and your party opts to instead try and use your surroundings to your advantage. If you are successful, it will be easier to engage the enemy. If you are spotted, it will become more difficult to defeat them.
In order to determine your success, please roll 1d6 (one 6-sided dice) and match your result to the following: You've been spotted! The enemy is aware of your plans and they're hitting you harder until you can lose them again. You are now engaged in combat. Please click "stand and fight" for the mob's HP and information, however for the first three combat turns, YOU take an automatic 8 damage per move you make, then at the fourth turn switch to 5 damage.
This is also the "ALERTED KNIGHT." This mob is separate than the other mobs that may be up and has 30/30 HP. If another person rolls the same result, please add 15 to its HP to represent a second one.
ie Bob, Sue, and Jack are in a group. Bob fights the Insanity Knight. Sue unsuccessfully sneaks and spawns the Alerted Knight. By the time Jack can post, Bob has killed his knight and is helping Sue with her's at 17/30. However, Jack bungles his roll. The Alerted Knight is now at 32/45 HP.
You've been spotted! The enemy has engaged in evasive maneuvers of their own. You are now engaged in combat. For the first three combat rounds, raise your attack modifier by -5. ie if you normally subtract 6 to determine your damage, you will now subtract 11. When the fourth round of combat comes around, you may switch back to your normal modifier. Please use the following to keep track of your posts:
You are now fighting the "EVASIVE KNIGHT." Please follow the guidelines for the Insanity Knight above, however the Evasive Knight has 40/40 HP. If another person rolls the same result, please add 20 to its HP to represent a second one. Please see the "Alert Knight" for an example.
You've been spotted! Both you and your enemy attempt to engage in evasive maneuvers. You are now engaged in combat. No adjustments to auto damage or modifiers.
You have spawned an "Insanity Knight." Please scroll up and use the Insanity Knight template. If another person rolls the same result, please add 25 to its HP to represent a second one. Please see the "Alert Knight" for an example.
You see an opportunity to strike and you take it! CRITICAL HIT! . Please scroll up and use the template from "Insanity Knight," however their HP is now 10/30. If another person rolls the same result, please add 10 to its HP to represent a second one. Please see the "Alert Knight" for an example.
Sneaking is child's play. You manage to sneak around. If no knights are up, move to the next area. If a knight is alive, you launch a sneak attack and critically hit it for 20 HP damage.
They never saw you coming. If no knights are up, move to the next area. If a knight is alive, you take them out in an instant effortlessly.
- Sneak loot tables are shared by "Fight" loot tables. - If you sneak attack/assassinate the knight you get loot. - If you sneak around and encounter NO combat then you earn this:
Jaida's eyes lit up at the redhaired woman. She pointed a bandaged finger at Iyari. "You! I remember you from my memories! You are, um. Iyari? Yes. We seemed like good friends in my memory. We are friends, right?"
She turned toward the other girl. "And you are Alamea? I'm Jaida! Nice to meet you." Then she rolled her neck and took out her weapon. "But how about we have a nice chat after this, eh?"
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Name of character: Jaida Damage done: 3 (NPC buff) CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 47 Current HP: 35 Special ability: Bishop's Blessing Species Ability: You start off with 2d8-8 instead of 2d6-6. Current weapon equipped: Simple Revenge TARGET: Boss
kuumeii
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:25 am
At sight of the bandaged hand she blinked and she raised an eyebrow. "That's my name, yes." Her wings shuddered as they neared. "I don't know who you are though... Jaida?" She had only a black haze to refer to and she snapped out of it quickly. "Let's bring him down to our level, hm?" A smirk crossed her face as she held her weapon proudly.
Diving forward without hesitation she attacked viciously at the knight which had appeared. She wasn't sure why they were here but she was going to get through it, and with the others. Near her some shadowed figures were ready to go with her and she smirked at them. "Don't be afraid, it's only pain."
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Name of Character: Iyari Damage Done: 9 (NPC Bonus) CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 38/50 Current HP 35/40 Special Ability: Queen's Chosen - 3x you can DOUBLE attack. (0/3 used) Species Ability: Start with 2d8-8. Current weapon equipped Simple Destruction
They lighted down and she jumped up with weapon in hand, ready to go. She looked at the blue haired girl and smiled wide at her. "Yup that's me, and Jaida is a pretty name up." She waved to the redhead. "And yours too Iyari!" At the sound of the attack she nodded to the knight and moved in for her own attack. She was looking forward to having that chat after all, it was good to be with friends.
Connecting her blow, but not as expertly as Iyari, she rolled back and stood by Jaida, giving her a thumbs up and holding her weapon up again. It was too exciting to let go of now. With a grumble of her belly she blinked and poked it lightly. "Hey after this can we try to find some food too?!" She shouted over the battle.
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Name of Character: Alamea Damage Done: 6 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 32/50 Current HP 75/80 Special Ability: Knight's Code - Double HP Species Ability: Start with 2d8-8. Current weapon equipped Pain Spike
She frowned. "Oh. I see. You didn't remember any memories with me in it. Oh..." Jaida deflated slightly, wings sagging just a bit. But then she perked up again. "Okay! Let's get this thing!"
She took her machete and swung.
OOC
Name of character: Jaida Damage done: 2 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 30 Current HP: 30 Special ability: Bishop's Blessing Species Ability: You start off with 2d8-8 instead of 2d6-6. Current weapon equipped: Simple Revenge TARGET: Boss
"Memories?" She watched her deflate and stood her ground with a darkened sideways glance. "Don't look so hurt, aside from my name there's only blackness there." She huffed at the smaller girl. "Don't let your guard down!" She shouted at her, going in for another attack with her sword.
Smashing into it with her sword she did a back flip back towards the blue-haired girl and glanced her way. A few questions about herself came up but they didn't have the time, not now at least. Adrenaline running through her she felt a small, sure smile come across her lips.
Fighting, at least, was familiar.
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Name of Character: Iyari Damage Done: 10 (NPC Bonus) CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 20/50 Current HP 30/40 Special Ability: Queen's Chosen - 3x you can DOUBLE attack. (0/3 used) Species Ability: Start with 2d8-8. Current weapon equipped Simple Destruction
Mea frowned and she crossed her arms with a pout. "I am not letting my guard down!" The petite girl said, glaring over at the bossy redhead with a frown. Moments passed with the stare before she glanced back at Jay who seemed happy enough to move on. "I AGREE!" She shouted gleefully while taking a running start. Leaping and jumping off of one of the nearby shadow helpers and using the lift to attack down on top of the knight, attacking it with a grin.
Landing she moved back, not even sure how much damage she did. But at least they were having fun!
OOC
Name of Character: Alamea Damage Done: 11 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 9/50 Current HP 70/80 Special Ability: Knight's Code - Double HP Species Ability: Start with 2d8-8. Current weapon equipped Pain Spike
The woman laughed, wings fluttering amusedly as she watched the two bicker lightly while attacking the knight. "Are we taking this seriously or are we taking this seriously?" Jaida wondered aloud.
Her eyes lit up when the bunny girl jumped and then attacked. "Me too! I wanna do that too!" Excited, she managed to mimic Mea's move for the finishing blow. "Alright!"
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Name of character: Jaida Damage done: 9 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: dead Current HP: 25 Special ability: Bishop's Blessing Species Ability: You start off with 2d8-8 instead of 2d6-6. Current weapon equipped: Simple Revenge TARGET: Boss
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Syusaki rolled 1 4-sided dice:
1Total: 1 (1-4)
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Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:03 am
And then Jaida grabbed a vial just for kicks.
kuumeii rolled 1 4-sided dice:
4Total: 4 (1-4)
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:05 am
Iyari sighed but smiled a little. The two together were amusing. She grabbed the nearest item and took it for a souvenir.
[Iyari got Black Claws]
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kuumeii rolled 1 4-sided dice:
4Total: 4 (1-4)
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Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:07 am
Alamea bounced over the dead knight and grabbed hold of something, pulling it off the ground and flashing a "victory" sign over at Jaida. "Ah come on, you know you liiiike iiiit." She taunted at Iyari before stretching out, looking around. "Where now?"
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