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 Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:03 pm
"Hit the dirt!" Lex shouted as the arrow whizzed passed his ear and he leaped from his shadow mount and rolled away into cover behind a large outcropping of rocks. Only moments ago had he been woken up by one of his companions on a shadow beast much like his own.
They'd been given a map...or at least he was pretty sure it was given to them. Maybe they'd pilfered it? Bought it? He was confused now...but any way it was looked at, the fact remained that their group of eight now seven had a map that lead to an object they needed. The age of the place was unknown, simply states as "ancient," as vague as the journey itself.
Another few arrows whizzed by and drowned out the final gurgles of the fallen companion. Lex's face screwed up at the thought of his friend not even being given a proper ceremony, but simply having to fade into nothingness.
"What should we do?" One panicked companion asked, unseen tears heard in the voice.
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 1 6-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-6)
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:52 pm
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
8, 9
Total: 17 (2-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:47 pm
"I say we try to snea-" Lex was cut off by the sudden thud of armor on nearby rocks. Their voices had apparently alerted the Knight of their position, and he'd taken the initiative to attack them then and there.
The Knight aimed for Lex's shoulder but slashes along his arm as the man jumped back from the attack with a grunt and a hiss. The daggers appeared in his hands, and the man lunged, striking the knight twice in the legs. The companions all joined, dealing blows to other parts of the Knight's body.
"Alright boys, let's do that again."
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 17 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 13/30 Current HP: 42/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
1, 5
Total: 6 (2-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:56 pm
Without his notice, the Knight was back on its feet and swinging its sword directly at him. Lex took another leap backward, attempting to block with the daggers, but only ended up fumbling and having his hands cut. He grimaced as he tightened his grip, attempting a counter that didn't quite connect.
The Companions were on the Knight again, picking away at him. Just a bit more...
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 6 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 7/30 Current HP: 34/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
7, 3
Total: 10 (2-20)
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:00 pm
Another swipe from the Knight, but Lex had been ready this time. As soon as the sword struck, the man rolled forward and struck at the weakened armor about its legs. The Knight fell, and the Companions fell on him with their own weapons.
The Knight faded, much like their fallen companion. Lex pushed himself up with a wan smile, nodding at the six men. "Thanks, lads."
Yeah, he just said lads.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 10 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: Dead Current HP: 26/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 1 4-sided dice:
3
Total: 3 (1-4)
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:09 pm
Staying still for a few moments, Lex took in the scene of the battle. There wasn't much difference, just a missing horse and figure. The building in the distance was still old and the cliff still imposing. The Knight had left something behind, though. He remembered that these little drops were somewhat important, so he picked it up.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: -- CURRENT HP OF BOSS: -- Current HP: 26/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:15 pm
They’d made it to the building in a silent mourning state, the six of them hanging their heads and the beasts they rode mimicking them. “Come,” One of the Companion said as they dismounted, readying their weapons and checking their armors, “Would Oak really want us to be in mourning? We are so close to the goal now; we should rejoice and be merry.”
The rest of the group nodded, steeling their resolve before entering the building where they came upon a simple ruin of a room with a fountain. Parched, Lex drew water from the fountain and drank deeply making him feel revitalized and ready to take the map head on. The others drank as well until they’d had their fill and they carried on until reaching a hallway that would require them to walk in a straight line.
“Halt.” Spoke Pine, the Companion who’d given the pseudo eulogy of Oak. He picked up a pebble from the floor of the ruin and tossed it in through the hall where it landed and was crushed by a rolling log. They all grunted and sighed their displeasures, shifting in their armor, or clothing in Lex’s case, at the task at hand. Lex stepped forward to begin the dodging of the traps, but a steady hand grabbed him back.
“Friend, allow me.” Pine smiled, holding up more pebbles. “I was a thief before being in the court. I can handle this.” He threw the pebbles down the hall and activated the traps as he walked down, using up the little stones and timing everything just perfectly. He’d made it to the end and turned around to wave them forward.
Thunder pealed from his side of the hall and the earth shook. Pine’s smile faded and was crushed under a colossal gray, shadowy stone fist that erupted from the ceiling like a vengeful stalactite. The group gasped at the brutal death and cringed when there was no body left of the shadow. Lex inhaled and stiffened his shoulders, glaring down the hall.
"We have to carry on.” He stated, looking up at the group and back down the hall. They nodded, and pressed on.
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:17 pm
Without a chance to recoup from the loss of Pine, the saddened group of adventurers came upon a large room that looked highly suspicious with the different images in an unorganized and volatile pattern across a wide range of tiles. Alder took up a rock from beneath his feet and threw it out into the room and they watched it be engulfed in a pillar of flames.
They looked at each other with steely eyes and squared shoulders, all with the same intent. The first to volunteer themselves was Cedar, the youngest of their group. “I’m spry and nimble,” he argued, stepping out in front. “I can dodge easily.” Lex tried to hold him back, but Alder grabbed the man’s shoulders. “Let it go.” He commanded and pointed to Cedar. “His choice is made.”
The boy didn't make it half way through the room before a throwing axe plunged into his skull. Alder lunged forward, as did the rest of the group, during the pause they’d noticed every time a trap had been set off. Lex managed to grab Cedar’s decaying shadow body as they ran past, bearing the boy in his last moments.
They’d made it to the other side, and all but Cedar’s face was gone. He guttered out a word of thanks before his head was gone too, and they were all silent for a long while. Taking out his daggers, Lex carved a tree into the wall he was sitting against.
”We’re nearly there, let’s make this all count.”
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:18 pm
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
3, 3
Total: 6 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:22 pm
They passed into the final room, backs straightening and eyes lighting up. The chalices, goblets, grails, cups, mugs, pints, all the different drinking vessels lined up on shelves that circled the grand room. In the center was a fountain that screamed to be drunk from, and Lex was very much willing to oblige had a javelin not landed right in front of his feet.
"You shall not pass." The large warrior ordered, coming into the light with another javelin prepared. Lex grunted and moved to the side, the daggers appearing in his hands as he attempted to take a chunk out of the guardian's armor. It dodged and parried, sending Lex to the ground while the others took the Guardian on.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 4 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 96/100 Current HP: 45/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
2, 3
Total: 5 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:37 pm
Lex stayed down, recovering his breath as the companions continued to attack the Guardian with vigor. He clutched his side and pushed himself up, readying the daggers once again. Time to take this thing head on.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 3 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 93/100 Current HP: 40/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
4, 4
Total: 8 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:37 pm
Lurching forward, Lex joined in the attack on the Guardian with his daggers flashing and biting at the steel, scraping sounds of metal and metal screeching out as they parried and dueled. This would be a long haul.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 6 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 87/100 Current HP: 35/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
3, 1
Total: 4 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:38 pm
Knocked back by the Guardian's javelin counter, Lex took to a knee as he took in a numbly painful breath. The Companions continued fighting, but seemed to be wearing down like him. The Guardian wasn't showing any signs of major damage, just a few scratches on his armor.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 2 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 85/100 Current HP: 30/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
3, 7
Total: 10 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:41 pm
Jumping back into the fight with a double swipe of the daggers, Lex stood his ground as the javelin passed by him leaving a hairline graze of red on his rib cage. Huffing, he took a more defensive position.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 8 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 77/100 Current HP: 25/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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Carhop Cavalier rolled 2 10-sided dice:
1, 4
Total: 5 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:42 pm
The defensive stance definitely didn't help at all once the Guardian had targeted him, slapping him away with a backhanded fist. He heard a sharp crack as he flew back yet again, and knew that his nose had been broken. He decided not to care and pushed himself off the ground, cracking his neck and running in to fight once more.
OOC Name of character: Lex Damage done: 3 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 74/100 Current HP: 20/50 Special ability: Random Card Species Ability: Life Heal Current weapon equipped: Agony’s Twin TARGET: Boss
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