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 Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:32 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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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:51 pm
Jake looked at the tower before him, filling a chill run down his spine.
For normal humans, it would be a feeling of fear at seeing so many creatures swarming such a tower, but for him, it was a feeling of excitement, thrill.
He was anything but normal.
He had seen something like this, a long time ago.
"Time to pay you back for the hell you put me through."
The weapons were summoned without another word.
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 6
Total: 10 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:06 pm
His grips on the tonfas only tightened.
"I never wanted your protection. If I can't do this by myself, I don't deserve to call myself a hunter."
"It's too late."
He raised the blades against the first wave of shadowlings.Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 4 Total Shadowlings taken out: 4 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 6
Total: 10 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:10 pm
There was a cruel smile on his face as he decimated 4 shadowlings.
"Still not enough."
"No. This is something I have to do myself. I won't rely on anyone, not anymore."
The blade was raised again.Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: 4 Total Shadowlings taken out: 8 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 2
Total: 6 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:16 pm
Keeping a steady rhythm, he slashed 4 more.
A bittersweet smile.
"Wasn't that already determined when I became a hunter?There's nothing left. Nothing to go back to, nothing to regret."
He raised both arms.
"I accept my fate."Status Wave: 3 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: 8 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
2, 2
Total: 4 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:20 pm
A hand touched his bandaged arm lightly.
"I told you already. I already accepted this burden. I will take it with no hesitation. No regret. All I can do is keep moving forward."
His step never faltered as the weapons were summoned again, rushing towards the tower.Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
1, 6
Total: 7 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:23 pm
"That's fine. I accepted death a long time ago."Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
4, 1
Total: 5 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:09 pm
He crushed a stray shadowling under his foot, grinding it to dust.
Chester's request was met with silence.
No. He had to do this. Had to prove himself.
A question he couldn't answer.
Even he didn't know.Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: 1 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
3, 6
Total: 9 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:13 pm
"Physical pain is beyond me. This isn't anything I can't handle."
The question was never answered.
He had already tuned him out.Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 3 Total Shadowlings taken out: 3 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
1, 7
Total: 8 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:26 pm
He scoffed as the blade tore into 3 shadowlings.
Weak. Weak weak weak.
He grit his teeth.
No. He was never going to depend on another.
That was one mistake he made a long time ago. He wasn't going to make it again.
Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: 2 Total Shadowlings taken out: 5 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
5, 1
Total: 6 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:33 pm
2 more. Still not enough.
"You needn't concern yourself with that." he replied, answering Chester's previous question. "It's not any of your concern."
"It's not."Status Wave: 3 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: 5 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
5, 5
Total: 10 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:54 pm
"If I can't complete this training course, I don't deserve to go on any mission. I don't deserve to call myself a hunter. I'll never back down. Never."
The screech of the shadowlings drowned out everything else.Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 4 Total Shadowlings taken out: 4 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
2, 2
Total: 4 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:56 pm
He watched as the fourth shadowling dissipated.
There was still a long way to go.Status Wave: 2 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: 4 Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
1, 2
Total: 3 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:05 pm
A shaky breath escaped his lips.
If he needed to repeat this course a thousand times, then fine.
He would never give up.
The voice in his head sounded bitter.
Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: Total Shadowlings taken out: Recoveries left: 0
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[A.V.] rolled 2 8-sided dice:
6, 4
Total: 10 (2-16)
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:07 pm
Again and again.
He would prove himself, that he deserved to wear this coat.Status Wave: 1 Attack Dmg: 4 Total Shadowlings taken out: 4 Recoveries left: 0
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