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 Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:45 pm
 Sun Hunter
SHADOW RUN
The Shadow Run is both the simplest and most dangerous training course that can be run without a golem. A flurry of continuous attacks is what the Sun Division holds in highest respect, and the course reflects that. The course itself is a simple tunnel, reached via portal. Within the tunnel await hundreds of weak, hungry shadowlings. Nothing to worry about on their own, but capable of overwhelming a Hunter through sheer numbers at the first moment of weakness. At the other end of the tunnel is another portal, leading back to the course observation booth.
If you fail: your character is KO'd, but there's always a senior hunter in the observation booth with enhanced bandages at the ready. They should reach you in time. Really. Trained and trusty professionals on-hand 24/7.
If you win: peen points and bragging rights to those who take out the greatest number of shadowlings and go the most turns without needing to attempt a recovery maneuver.
Mechanics
You must get through 5 waves of attacks to make it through the tunnel.
Simply roll for attack as you would in battle.
If you miss, your character falters in their attacking and is overwhelmed by shadowlings.
After 3 successful hits, you may use your weapon's charge attack.
Bonus Mechanics
This bonus is consumable.
The bonus in this course is in the form of "recoveries" ~ these are would-be missed attacks that are quickly recovered and turned into a successful hit. Basically, they can miss once and roll again for an extra try. If you keep consecutively missing, though, and run out of recoveries, it's lights out. These do not equal an automatic pass for a round, you still have to land a successful hit to proceed.
Trainees: 0 recovery
Sun Trainees: 1 recovery
Hunters: 1 recovery
Sun Hunters: 2 recoveries
Status Wave: (current wave number)Attack Dmg:Total Shadowlings taken out:Recoveries left: [quote="Status"]
[size=14][color=#00BFFF][b]Wave: (current wave number)[/b][/color][/size]
[b]Attack Dmg:[/b]
[b]Total Shadowlings taken out:[/b]
[b]Recoveries left:[/b]
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
8, 4
Total: 12 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:57 pm
Feng stared at the entrance to the tunnel, hesitant. But he needed to learn to do this. As a mist, it was important that he was versed in all of the duties, and could perform the same tasks as the rests of the divisions. He knew that, and he knew that training was important to that.
He took a deep breath and entered. The small space was immediately filled with little shadow monsters that were easily taken out with a swing of Shang's head. He must have taken five or six out with a single swing, easy. Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 6 Total Shadowlings taken out: 6 Recoveries left: 0
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 2
Total: 6 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:58 pm
He went to swing again, but he underestimated the speed at which the tunnel would fill with shadowlings. Soon it was hard for him to see the portal at the end, and they were gaining the upper hand. Feng yelped as they latched on to him, and he was overwhelmed. "Help!"Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: 0 Total Shadowlings taken out: 6 Recoveries left: 0
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
6, 6
Total: 12 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:08 pm
A senior hunter rescued him and patched him up, but he wasn't ready to give up. He started at the beginning of the tunnel again, weapon at the ready. When the shadows came again, he swung hard and took out a good chunk of them. Hopefully he was now prepared to resist the masses of them. Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 6 Total Shadowlings taken out: 6 Recoveries left: 0
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
3, 2
Total: 5 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:11 pm
He was totally wrong. Just as he was about to take out another chunk of shadowlings they overwhelmed him again, and he went down with a shout. He struggled against them, but to no avail.
Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: Failed Total Shadowlings taken out: 6 Recoveries left: 0
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 8
Total: 12 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:13 pm
He took a moment to center himself, taking a deep breath. This was just a simple training course. He couldn't possibly fail this hard. When the senior hunter finished patching him up, he gave Feng a pat on the arm, and Feng felt himself turn pink. Clearly he could, because the other hunter pitied him. Forshame.
He started the tunnel again and struck the shadows with purpose. Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 6 Total Shadowlings taken out: 6 Recoveries left: 0
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
2, 7
Total: 9 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:14 pm
This time, though he struggled, he made it through a second hit. That was at least better than he'd done before. Yay, he was a little less of a failure. Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: 3 Total Shadowlings taken out: 9 Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
3, 2
Total: 5 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:15 pm
Unfortunately as soon as he thought he was doing better, the shadows got the better of him. His vision darkened as they blocked out all the light from the portal.
Status Wave: 3 Attack Dmg: Failed Total Shadowlings taken out: Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
6, 7
Total: 13 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:29 pm
He barely let the other hunter patch him up before he was on his feet again. He wanted to get through this. He was buzzing to finish the whole course.
Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 7 Total Shadowlings taken out: 7 Recoveries left: 0
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
3, 6
Total: 9 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:32 pm
He swung again and felt the satisfaction of Shang's head going through several more shadows. If he couldn't get through them all, he was at least happy he could take out a good number of them. Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: 3 Total Shadowlings taken out: 10 Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
8, 8
Total: 16 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:34 pm
He grunted as he twisted Shang in an arc and watched a bunch of the shadows disappear. He must have taken nearly a dozen of them out at once. That was impressive, at least. Hopefully it looked kind of cool too. Status Wave: 3 Attack Dmg: 10 Total Shadowlings taken out: 20 Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 3
Total: 7 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:36 pm
After the last attack, he was a little tired. But he still managed to keep on his feet and take out another shadow. He was so close, he could see the portal again in the distance. Just a little bit more. Status Wave: 4 Attack Dmg: 1 Total Shadowlings taken out: 21 Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
2, 3
Total: 5 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:39 pm
He let out a frustrated yell as he was taken down again. He was getting tired, but he'd been so close this time. He struggled to his feet when the senior hunter rescued him again.
Maybe he could give it just one more shot. If he failed, he failed, but at least he tried. Status Wave: 5 Attack Dmg: Failed Total Shadowlings taken out: Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
1, 3
Total: 4 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:08 pm
Okay. Two more tries. He was going to give it two more tries. Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: Failed. God I hate Feng. Total Shadowlings taken out: Recoveries left:
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DarkHeartedSorrow rolled 2 8-sided dice:
6, 6
Total: 12 (2-16)
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:10 pm
So far, so good. He kicked a couple shadows in the face at the same time he stabbed another with Shang's tail. He was at least getting comfortable with beating them up. Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 6 Total Shadowlings taken out: 6 Recoveries left:
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