A land where people come... to die. There tends to be no hope for salvation from the creatures that wander the uncharted territory that is the Bog. Sight has it's flaws exposed here as things move in a coordinated style, as if there was a leader to this Boggy Territory. Shades are seen roaming this place due to the amount of Deaths that occur here, so it is very likely to see the Dark Spirits roaming and gaining strength from the dead.
Upon Entering:
Sight is reduced to 10 feet maximum due to the dense forest mist produced from the bog spirits. The smell of death is everywhere, decreasing the chances of sniffing out certain creatures. Muck, it's going to get everywhere and it will be hard to get off(-1 point to speed if Muck gets onto you. Lasts for 3 posts.)
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:00 am
Even nature had its places where Vraelios would choose to avoid. Balerion had landed near the edge of the bog, its trees twisting viciously upward towards the sky. They formed a thorny labyrinth of sorts and some ethereal mist made it hard to see deep into it. A frown was set deeply into the elf's face, and even though the dragon could not physically do so he felt the same. It is as if the life has been sucked out of this place..." The thought was broadcast to Balerion, who slowly swung his head about to take in more of this desolate place. The dragon rumbled deep with him, assenting with the thread from Vraelios. He reached out from atop the dragon and gently held a branch in his hand. Squeezing gently, it snapped right in two. A sigh passed his lips, it would take much to heal this land. Without words, Vrael urged his friend onward and together they entered the foreboding forest. There were times when a strong feeling that they were being watched passed over the two. Balerion's tail was poised to strike, lifted slightly off the ground and held stiff. Vraelios had chosen to don his armor and even sit with his spear resting across the lap. He was crouching on the dragon, ready to bound from his perch at the slightest provocation. A growl sounding like shale sliding over itself rolled out from between the teeth of Balerion. His claws had sunk deep into mud and each step was accompanied with a 'schlick' when he freed himself. Vraelios took note of this. He was much smaller than the dragon and that could pose a serious threat to his mobility. Within view of the entrance is where the duo would await the arrival of their comrades. Flying tended to get you to places much swifter than walking.
Energy 550/550 Stats 7/8 (+2 in transformation) DragonBalerion Passives
• Kelios' Guidance Only through the teachings of Kelios can becoming a Centaur be achieved. Once it is initially learned the elf can freely move between either of its forms. While in their normal form they retain all animal-senses, though their speed is not increased. When in full centaur form they gain a +2 to their speed.
• Nature's Guardian Centaurs are very attune to nature, and because of this they have a connection of sorts. They can freely communicate with animals and even wild ones will listen to them. As long as the creature is natural the Centaurs have the ability to temporarily tame them and request their aid in battle. They can also 'listen' to nature and receive information from it as well.
• Order of Kelios Centaurs have a powerful aura around them that affects other creatures aligned with them. Any sort of natural animal that fights with them has their power increased by 1 rank.
• Primal Instinct Just as any other animal, Centaurs have special sensory abilities. Their hearing, smelling, and sight are increased. Because of the increased sensory power they tend to make great Rangers and warriors. Similar to animals, they can also get a sense of when something wicked this way comes. They'll be wary of those who seek to harm them or what they protect though the exact reason why will not be known.
• Telepathy As the name implies, it is a simple form of telepathy between you and your dragon. Thoughts, images, emotions, sounds...pretty much anything can be felt in this link, and it is a constant link. If the dragon is hurt, the dragoon can sense it, and vice versa. This however, also prevents the two from lying to each other, as they can see what the other is truly thinking.
• Soft Landing A passive all dragoons must learn, as without learning this skill, when they performed their super high jumps they would simply splatter against the ground. Once this technique is learned the dragoon can survive falls from incredible distances, and come out unharmed.
Caleb Cabal Class: Knight | Bloodline: Human | Title: Citizen | Rank: Trainee | Str/Spd: 9/4 | Nation: Kranila | Energy: 500/500 | Clothes: Iron Plate and Chain.
There could be heard the sound of hooves on soft dirt. Caleb wore his new travel outfit, it his saddle sat three unlit torches and a water skin. He crinkled his nose at the smell. But images flashed through his mind. Of Chris, of his blood covering him. His heart rate sped as his breathing hastened. He was having a small panic attack. The horse obedient kept pace even though it's rider was freaking. He tried to force the images out of his head. Eventually rage replace fear, he needed to kill the shade. He only thought and cared for the kill he pushed the horse on. He arrived to see Vrael already here. "Is the Ninja here yet?" he asked hastily ready to hunt the shade down. It was very dark, he drew out a torch and lit it. It helped a little but it was still pretty dark.
-Learned: -Passives: Chi Sense -Used: -Cooldown: -Equipment:
Oaken Iron Reinforced Round Shield Family Longsword (Heirloom Sword) Claimed Blade (Cabal) Crossbow 60/60 Bolts 3x Torches Waterskin (1 gallon)
"Yes, I'm here..." Gilraen drops down from a tree. He looks between Vrael and Caleb. "I was just looking around." He looks at Vrael. "So, Exceed gave you the information on what we're doing here. So what are we doing here?" He asks, then looks at Caleb's horse. "Looks like we'd better get this over with quickly before Caleb's horse loses its mind and runs off."
Vraelios turned at the arrival of Caleb, though only slightly. He probably appeared as if he had turned to stone for he had moved very little. It was clear that something was plaguing the human. Was it the bog and its eerie aura sending unease through him? Vrael's lips pressed into a thin line underneath his dragon boned helmet. His expression would be invisible to the others, but worry was fresh on his face. "We're here to remove a shade from the world of the living. A vial of its shadow essence is required. Watch your step." Vraelios called quietly from above, not wanting to disturb the bog too greatly. He pointed towards the muck and mud covering much of the swamp floor. They'd have to watch their step carefully lest they find themselves stuck in place.
Energy 550/550 Stats 7/8 (+2 in transformation) DragonBalerion Passives
• Kelios' Guidance Only through the teachings of Kelios can becoming a Centaur be achieved. Once it is initially learned the elf can freely move between either of its forms. While in their normal form they retain all animal-senses, though their speed is not increased. When in full centaur form they gain a +2 to their speed.
• Nature's Guardian Centaurs are very attune to nature, and because of this they have a connection of sorts. They can freely communicate with animals and even wild ones will listen to them. As long as the creature is natural the Centaurs have the ability to temporarily tame them and request their aid in battle. They can also 'listen' to nature and receive information from it as well.
• Order of Kelios Centaurs have a powerful aura around them that affects other creatures aligned with them. Any sort of natural animal that fights with them has their power increased by 1 rank.
• Primal Instinct Just as any other animal, Centaurs have special sensory abilities. Their hearing, smelling, and sight are increased. Because of the increased sensory power they tend to make great Rangers and warriors. Similar to animals, they can also get a sense of when something wicked this way comes. They'll be wary of those who seek to harm them or what they protect though the exact reason why will not be known.
• Telepathy As the name implies, it is a simple form of telepathy between you and your dragon. Thoughts, images, emotions, sounds...pretty much anything can be felt in this link, and it is a constant link. If the dragon is hurt, the dragoon can sense it, and vice versa. This however, also prevents the two from lying to each other, as they can see what the other is truly thinking.
• Soft Landing A passive all dragoons must learn, as without learning this skill, when they performed their super high jumps they would simply splatter against the ground. Once this technique is learned the dragoon can survive falls from incredible distances, and come out unharmed.
The mist and the overhang trees had created the perfect setting for a surprise attack, a small sight of Red could be seen very faintly before a bolt of dark blue was seen flying towards the trio. The mist itself had parted a bit to reveal an armored clad being with the pure red lighting from the helmet. Should the spear hit anyone of the three, they would feel their physical upkeep drain away from them. "Min name is Agony... feel min pain!" A voice echoed as the spear was flying towards them.
Class: Shadowknight Stats: 9/6(Maxed out Stats) Energy: ???
Skills Used Skill Name: Moonlight Spear Skill Rank: A Skill Description: Can be used at anytime, but gains a rank in powe if used during the time of night. A special kind of spear that is generated from pure dark energy, appearing as some sort of dark blue bolt of lightning. The user channels their energy through the spear, getting granting it more strength and power for it to pierce the air. The shade takes a step towards the opponent and hurls the spear silently to a total of 50 feet, the light of the bolt making it hard to see clearly except for the black outlining of energy. On impact, the spear shatters, but it inflicts heavy physical damage to the foe, leaving on the foe a small hex mark that heavily poisons the foe, halving their stats for 4 posts.
Caleb Cabal Class: Knight | Bloodline: Human | Title: Citizen | Rank: Trainee | Str/Spd: 9/4 | Nation: Kranila | Energy: 825/850 | Clothes: Iron Plate and Chain.
A malevolent chi permeated through the air around them. Caleb's icy blue eyes snapped to the Shade. "YA!" he yelled stirring his horse into a gallop. Metal clanked and hooves slammed down on the earth. Caleb took hold his shield he felt the Shades chi gather upon a single point. He galloped past Vrael, placing his shield before him. He met the Moonlight Spear head on. He had not expected it but the impact set off a minor explosion. His implant helped slightly but was still sent flying from his horse. His shield shattering with the force. His arm felt numb from the force. He felt sluggish as he pushed himself up ignoring his fractured arm and racked nerves. "Ninja flank him as Vrael and I pull his attention" he called out to Gilraen in elvish. The turned to Vrael "I need you to take point, his attack appears to have had negative side effects" he said also in elvish. He unslung the Crossbow over his shoulder and readied a bolt.
-Learned: -Passives: Chi Sense, Human leadership (+1/+0) -Used: Commanders Call (+1/+1) -Cooldown: -Equipment:
Oaken Iron Reinforced Round Shield Family Longsword (Heirloom Sword) Claimed Blade (Cabal) Crossbow 60/60 Bolts 2x Torches Waterskin (1 gallon)
"You got it." Gilraen gets back up into the trees. "And the name's Gilraen." He pulls out his crossbow, and aims at the Shade, having to move when Agony throws his spear. "The hell kind of name is Agony? You must have hated your parents." He changes his position, moving out of Agony's sight, and aims his crossbow, firing off a tripartite shot.
Before Balerion could even make a physical motion to portray his sudden aggression Vraelios felt it wash over him. He instinctively aimed his spear forth, the weapon and his arm poised to make an expert throw. The elf was crouching upon his dragon's neck, standing upon the twisting branch-like thorns for footing. Two sets of eyes peered out into the veil separating the group from the bog, and something peered back. A rumble deep in the chest of the dragon set the ground shaking. When the humanoid stepped forward and spoke another fresh wave of unrest washed over the dragoon. This place was filled with the unnatural. Agony was the name the man had chosen and Vraelios could not help but wish to understand why. Was it striking at them because of its pain. or was it a truly evil creature seeking vengeance? He had little time to ponder. The spear was tossed haphazardly towards them and Caleb had charged forward, taking it head on. Vraelios had not waited to hear his words and instead sprang forth from Balerion's head, pushing off with a mighty leap and launching himself towards Agony. He raised his spear and swung it like an axe, raising it high over his head and using his momentum to increase the power. He'd aim it to crack his dragon bone spear right onto the head of the one called Agony. Balerion moved with a grace that did not match his size and cut through the trees, forming a living barrier that would not allow the man to flee. If he came near him, the dragon would strike with tooth and claw alike.
Energy 525/550 Stats 7/8 (+2 in transformation) (+2/1) DragonBalerion 9/9 (+2/1) Passives
• Kelios' Guidance Only through the teachings of Kelios can becoming a Centaur be achieved. Once it is initially learned the elf can freely move between either of its forms. While in their normal form they retain all animal-senses, though their speed is not increased. When in full centaur form they gain a +2 to their speed.
• Nature's Guardian Centaurs are very attune to nature, and because of this they have a connection of sorts. They can freely communicate with animals and even wild ones will listen to them. As long as the creature is natural the Centaurs have the ability to temporarily tame them and request their aid in battle. They can also 'listen' to nature and receive information from it as well.
• Order of Kelios Centaurs have a powerful aura around them that affects other creatures aligned with them. Any sort of natural animal that fights with them has their power increased by 1 rank.
• Primal Instinct Just as any other animal, Centaurs have special sensory abilities. Their hearing, smelling, and sight are increased. Because of the increased sensory power they tend to make great Rangers and warriors. Similar to animals, they can also get a sense of when something wicked this way comes. They'll be wary of those who seek to harm them or what they protect though the exact reason why will not be known.
• Telepathy As the name implies, it is a simple form of telepathy between you and your dragon. Thoughts, images, emotions, sounds...pretty much anything can be felt in this link, and it is a constant link. If the dragon is hurt, the dragoon can sense it, and vice versa. This however, also prevents the two from lying to each other, as they can see what the other is truly thinking.
• Soft Landing A passive all dragoons must learn, as without learning this skill, when they performed their super high jumps they would simply splatter against the ground. Once this technique is learned the dragoon can survive falls from incredible distances, and come out unharmed.
Technique
• Sky Splitter D This is a very simple move in which the user swings their staff around and uses it like a hammer. It is usually aimed for the head or shoulder/neck area. A jump is usually used in combination to further the strength. At adept or higher this could easily render someone unconscious.
Agony watched as the human took the blow for his teammates, a valiant effort if it hadn't costed him his shield. Nonetheless, he was quick to get to his feet, Agony noticing his shield arm's armor having a hole which was quick to note a fractured limb. However, he noticed Vraelios' leap and the way he was swinging his spear downward. His leap was very brilliant, if the foe wasn't just as strong as he was, even if he was a tad bit slower, he moved his right leg back and placed a hand upward. He caught the dragon bone spear's handle head-on with his hand, a small shockwave being produced as the being was standing on a corpse. Blood had splattered upwards from his foot placement forcing his feet to pierce through the deceased corpse as they had landed on Vraelios' leggings. Those with a weak stomach would've vomited from dead blood being splattered on them. Agony's armor seemed very ancient, but had some apparent gears here and there, seemingly new. He raised his right hand back, taking in the dark energy before he was assaulted by bolts of a crossbow. One of them had hit his right hand, piercing through the leather cover on his hands as he being released a harsh grunt. It didn't stop him from absorbing more of the darkness from where he was at while holding onto the spear. The other two had glanced off of his helmet and missed since it was a tri-shot. With that, Agony fully charged up the darkness sphere and soon lobbed it over his head as it was flying towards Caleb, homing in on him exactly since his leadership was empowering Agony's foes. "Min home... in ruins... by all of thou kinds!" Agony shouted during the process, hinting he was in deep pain, but highly vengeful in the obvious terms of his attacks.
Class: Shadowknight Stats: 9/6(Maxed out Stats) Energy: ???
Skills Used Enemy Special: Catch Rank: Rank Equivalent Description: This technique spends the same amount of energy as the foe who uses a weapon technique. So long as the user's strengths matches or is stronger, the user can grasp any non-bladed technique and prevent all damage done to them from that single attack. This is great for club or spear users as there is plenty of space to grab without damage.
• Shadow Sphere B-Rank A condensed sphere of darkness created for offensive maneuvers. Unlike the Dark Ball techniques from the Shadowknight or Necromancers, this does not generate from thin air. This technique literally takes shadows from the ground or walls to generate a condensed power. When shot out from the palms of the user's hands, the sphere homes in on the location of the foe, meaning the shade can be crafty with this skill. On impact, the darkness manifests onto the area it hits, blinding foes or creating a slick sludge of darkness.
Caleb Cabal Class: Knight | Bloodline: Human | Title: Citizen | Rank: Trainee | Str/Spd: 9/4 | Nation: Kranila | Energy: 650/850 | Clothes: Iron Plate and Chain.
Caleb uncorked the water skin as his side. White steam rose from his entire being as he focused his energy. Water streamed from the skin. He watched as Agony gathered Darkness itself and shot it at him. 'Cut off the brain the body will fall' he smirked. The water whipped out and formed into a shield before him. The ball of darkness impacted to not avail. He poured energy to the bolt loaded in the crossbow. With the impact the shield slapttered and turned into a thick mist. Those with no sensory training will be limited to a three foot visibility range. Caleb reached out and found agonies Chi. He aimed the crossbow at him and pulled the trigger. The bolt loosed and flew towards Agony. Hiding its true nature until impact.
-Learned: -Passives: Chi Sense, Human leadership (+1/+0) -Used: Commanders Call (+1/+1), Water Sheild, Kikigakure, Lengthener -Cooldown: -Equipment:
Oaken Iron Reinforced Round Shield Family Longsword (Heirloom Sword) Claimed Blade (Cabal) Crossbow 59/60 Bolts 2x Torches Waterskin (empty)
Gilraen looks over in Caleb's direction as the shield turns into a thick mist. "Well...there goes my area of expertise..." He hops up more in the trees so as to stay out of trouble until he could get a clear shot on Agony. He keeps his crossbow out, prepared for when he gets a chance to attack.
Even as the mist rolled in, further reducing vision, Vraelios knew he would have very little of a problem. He could feel Agony near by and his senses were sharp enough to stay aware of his presence. On top of that, Balerion was feeding Vrael a constant stream of information. The being made a mistake in catching the spear, because they were now connected. All of what happened next was in complete synchronization, as only a dragon and its dragoon could manage. Before the elf made contact with the muck a root shot up, giving him a foothold free from the mud. Vraelios briefly made contact with it and then launched himself skyward, keeping ahold of the spear and using Agony as his fulcrum. His hand would slide down the shaft and firmly grip the hand that caught his spear, holding it in place. A branch popped out from nowhere and would wrap around the two hands, locking them together. In the exact time that it took Vrael to clear mid height, Balerion's tail had been swinging around aiming to smash right into Agony. There was no need to worry about hitting his other teammates because they were far enough from the two. If the tail hit then Vraelios and the branch would disengage, and he would land on Balerion's tail instead of the muck.
Energy 515/550 Stats 7/8 (+2 in transformation) (+2/1) DragonBalerion 9/9 (+2/1) Passives
• Kelios' Guidance Only through the teachings of Kelios can becoming a Centaur be achieved. Once it is initially learned the elf can freely move between either of its forms. While in their normal form they retain all animal-senses, though their speed is not increased. When in full centaur form they gain a +2 to their speed.
• Nature's Guardian Centaurs are very attune to nature, and because of this they have a connection of sorts. They can freely communicate with animals and even wild ones will listen to them. As long as the creature is natural the Centaurs have the ability to temporarily tame them and request their aid in battle. They can also 'listen' to nature and receive information from it as well.
• Order of Kelios Centaurs have a powerful aura around them that affects other creatures aligned with them. Any sort of natural animal that fights with them has their power increased by 1 rank.
• Primal Instinct Just as any other animal, Centaurs have special sensory abilities. Their hearing, smelling, and sight are increased. Because of the increased sensory power they tend to make great Rangers and warriors. Similar to animals, they can also get a sense of when something wicked this way comes. They'll be wary of those who seek to harm them or what they protect though the exact reason why will not be known.
• Telepathy As the name implies, it is a simple form of telepathy between you and your dragon. Thoughts, images, emotions, sounds...pretty much anything can be felt in this link, and it is a constant link. If the dragon is hurt, the dragoon can sense it, and vice versa. This however, also prevents the two from lying to each other, as they can see what the other is truly thinking.
• Soft Landing A passive all dragoons must learn, as without learning this skill, when they performed their super high jumps they would simply splatter against the ground. Once this technique is learned the dragoon can survive falls from incredible distances, and come out unharmed.
Technique
• Wild Growth D-S A Centaur has the ability to bring nature with them wherever they go. Through their influence they could have flowers push through the stones of a city. This power is specific to the needs of the user. If they need a root to grow and create a ramp for them it shall do so. At higher levels a Centaur could create an entire forest from nothing but their energy, regardless of where they are. The growth rate is very fast, and would be similar to any other sort of creation or manipulation via magic.
Agony felt the spear hold move as the mist rolled in from the human's movement. It mattered not to the being who lived and saw nothing but darkness. The darkness of the bog cried out for blood, it cried for pain, it wanted more death from how tainted it has become. Agony cringed underneath his helmet mask and as he felt the branch envelope his hand, he could hear a small rumbling and closed his eyes. He had opened his eyes and could see the energies of everyone. He could see the energy charged bolt before it would be shot towards him. Agony raised his right hand before him and applied some pressure to the air space before a wall of pure darkness rose up quickly. The wall absorbed the bolt and nulled it's effects before it fell to the ground as he could see the chi of the Dragon. The dragon's tail had merely went through the shadow's being, not hitting him at all due to his own body's construction. With the knowledge of where everything was, he clutched his hand harder to keep a tighter grip of the Dragon Bone spear. "False hopes lead to thy demise." Agony spoke softly before a buzz saw had appeared on the gauntlet's back hand, cutting through the branch that held his hand as he whipped his arm back to try and either throw Vraelios off of the spear, or slam him down onto the ground. "Min home gifted me great weaponry... equipment of the mechanist grants min strength unlike other things!" Agony spoke as he was still infused with the pain of the Bogs.
Class: Shadowknight Stats: 9/6(Maxed out Stats) Energy: 775/1100
Skills Used Chi Sense Rank: D Description: This is required for all Dim Mak techniques. It allows the user to see the flow of chi within any surrounding enemies in an area, making hiding from them quite useless as they pop up in their vision just as easily as infrared. This vision will last for five posts at a time, and requires a cool down of one post after usage. Once Stage 4 is learned, the negative effects of this technique disappear and becomes a passive ability of the user.
• Shadow Wall C-Rank When an incoming attack threatens the user, instead of choosing to go incorporeal, he can summon a wall of shadows to attempt to block any physical skill of C Rank and lower. Other skills like magical skills (elements and mage spells) go right through the barrier.
• Prop Shredder C It's a rotating saw blade that can be attached at the torso, arms or legs. It is as sharp as steel and can easily cut through a shield as long as significant force is being applied. It is actually considered a B rank attack for the blades spin and do repeated strikes. If you want you can also consider it 5 C rank attacks.
Caleb Cabal Class: Knight | Bloodline: Human | Title: Citizen | Rank: Trainee | Str/Spd: 9/4 | Nation: Kranila | Energy: 500/850 | Clothes: Iron Plate and Chain.
A feeling swept over Caleb as he noticed that Agony was able to sense his Chi aswell. He quickly suppressed his chi and started to move. He still saw him, but he was now invisible to him. He strafed closer he could tell that he had a few obstacles. He quickly ran through a plan in his mind. Putting the crossbow away and drawing his swords. They started to glow a faint white and steam rose from them as his energy coursed through them. "Vrael, Ninja, try and limited his range of movement, I have a plan" he yelled out in elvish. He moved again as he voice betrayed his current position.
-Learned: -Passives: Chi Sense, Human leadership (+1/+0) -Used: Commanders Call (+1/+1), Chi Block, Water Spout, Revx2 -Cooldown: -Equipment:
Oaken Iron Reinforced Round Shield -Broken- Family Longsword (Heirloom Sword) In Use Claimed Blade (Cabal) In Use Crossbow 59/60 Bolts 2x Torches Waterskin (empty)
