Lizzy wasn't sure when she fell asleep, and judging by the reactions of the shadow figures around her, they probably wouldn't be able to answer her either... Wait, shadow figures? When or how did she end up here in the first place? All she could remember was a map, and how she had set out with seven faithful companions on their shadow mounts in order to seek out the thing hidden at the end of the map... She was fuzzy on the details, and trying to recall anything else just gave her a headache.
Ahead, she could see a building that looked like it had been around for a long time, evident from the wear and tear of the building that was caused by the passing of time. She squinted, and leaned forward, only to almost fall off her mount in surprise when someone at the back yelled for her to watch out.
She was lucky.
The figure beside her yelped in pain as the warning reached her, his hands clutching at his throat where a dark arrow had lodged itself. Before long, he had fallen off his mount, lying motionless on the ground.
"... Let's get going," Lizzy muttered, lightly squeezed the sides of her mount with her thighs to get it to move. She couldn't stand looking at the body any longer; if he hadn't been there, the person on the ground could be her right now. She could have been the one with an arrow through her throat. He gave his life for her, even if it was unintentional.
She's not going to let his death be in vain.
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:53 am
Lizzy could hear their pursuers behind them, and decided that it might actually be safer to continue on foot; maybe they could hide until their pursuers pass them... That might give them a better chance at survival than trying to outrun any arrows that might be shot their way again.
Hopping off her mount, she slapped it on its rump to get it running again before gesturing for her travelling companions to do the same. Then, she dove behind a nearby bush, mentally doing a head count as they joined her behind the bush. One, two, three... Six. Six of her companions left. The one who had been hit by the earlier arrow was still on the ground where he fell, his mount beside him. He was slowly fading away, and she couldn't do anything to help... Their pursuers had caught up, and she was sure that there might be some hiding, waiting to ambush them.
It was frustrating, feeling so helpless.
"W-what do we do? They got Qi..."
"... We're going to fight, Yi," She replied, surprised at herself for knowing their names, "Oh the count of three, let's try surprising them... One, two-"
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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:
Maybe yelling at the top of her voice was not the best way to surprise the enemy, but Lizzy had forgotten all about that. As she dashed out of her hiding place, she charged towards the nearest enemy with her new weapon - a scythe - dragging behind her. Because it was so... Big. And difficult to hold. And a bit on the heavy side compared to all the weapons she had acquired and fought with so far.
Swinging her weapon towards the enemy in a sideways arc, she had trouble slowing down again thanks to the inertia. However, the swing, along with the help of her companions, managed to force it backwards.
Maybe there's hope yet.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 14+6=20 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 30 Current HP: 55/60 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd TARGET: Knight
She felt a sharp pain on her arm, and realized that the knight had managed to leave a pretty deep cut on her. However, there was no time to nurse the wound or fuss over it as it advanced again, charging at her and her companions. She could tell that its intent was to kill - there was no mercy in the way he was swinging his sword, so she ignored the pain on her arm to the best of her ability, and swung the scythe again.
It helped to have the support of six reliable companions.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 10+6=16 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 14 Current HP: 50/60 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd TARGET: Knight
Another swing of the scythe, and the knight staggered backwards before falling to the ground noisily. Lizzy waited, watching with bated breath, gripping the scythe tightly, her muscles tensed in case they hadn't done a thorough job... But it remained there, as silent as ever, and not moving.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 8+6=14 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 0 Current HP: 45/60 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd TARGET: Knight
Quickly, Lizzy picked up the objects that had dropped from the knight at its defeat before hurrying off towards the building; it would probably provide better cover, and besides, they were headed there anyway...
Once Lizzy was sure that there weren't any nasty surprises in store for them in the building, they stopped at the fountain inside to rest up. After taking a drink of water and washing her wound, they started moving again. As they approached a narrow corridor with strange slits along the side of the wall and on the floor, she paused briefly, and was about to continue walking when one of her companions held onto her arm, pulling her back.
"Wait," He cautioned, looking uneasy as another member of their party picked up a pebble off the ground, and threw it down the corridor. Immediately, several sharp spears and swords rushed out from the slits along the floor, and fire burst forth from the walls.
"... Thanks, Er and San," Lizzy winced, taking a step back. The corridor was now a normal corridor again, but no doubt it would spring back to life again if she were to cross... Turning around, they searched for another way around, only to find themselves back at the corridor of death. The only way to the back of the building was through this corridor, and although it was risky, they tried to dash across the corridor.
By the time she made it to the other side, her clothes were ripped, part of her hair was singed and on fire till one of her companions put it out, and she was bloody and bruised... But she was alive.
[3, 3, 1, 4, 3, 3 = 25 damage]
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Character name: Lizzy Character appearance: Petite girl with pale pink hair up to her hips, and a roll of small, black horns along the right side of her skull. Link to Heart LogHere Current HP 35 Current weapon equippedLost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd
There was no time to rest, and although Lizzy would very much love to recover a bit before moving, she couldn't. Arriving at the entrance to a room, paranoia had her standing by the door as one of her companions did what was done in the narrow corridor in order to check it for traps. This time, the pebble landed on one of the tiles on the floor, and was caught in a pillar of fire.
Like before, there was no other way, and there was no way she was going through the corridor of death again. The only logical direction to move in is forward, so that's what they did. However, Lizzy's first step triggered a trap, sending several small arrows flying in her direction; although most of them missed, a couple of them had hit her arm, causing a fair amount of pain and damage.
It was not as bad as what happened to one of her companions though; they had triggered a trap that caused a heavy mace to fall from the ceiling, and while it was aimed for their head, it had crushed them on their foot instead. Still not a pretty sight.
She felt some liquid on her, and initially, she panicked; is it acid? Poison? When nothing happened, she was surprised to find that she actually felt... Refreshed. Maybe the mysterious liquid was some kind of healing potion? Why would that be in a room full of traps thoug-
"Look out!" She felt someone pulling her backwards as a dagger whizzed past her face, leaving a scratch on her cheek. Any closer, and it would have impaled her face... Sheepishly, she thanked her savior, and made it to the other side without any more incidents.
The Gauntlet pt 3 - Mystic Tiles Starting/Current HP: 35-5-15+15-3 Ending HP: 27 The rolls:
The tile you step on gives way under your feet... and nothing happens. As you step on this tile, something wet sprinkles on you from above. Whatever it was, you feel better. Recover 15 HP. A tower of flame shoots up from the tile, badly burning you. Take 10 damage. CLANG! Something hard and heavy falls from the ceiling. You forget something. You activate a trap. Take 5 damage. You activate a trap. Take 3 damage. A companion reaches out and pulls you to safety! Nothing happens. As you step onto the tile, you are filled with a feeling of... elation...? Recover all HP. A companion reaches out and pulls you to safety, taking your place! Except... they're gone. Lose a companion. CRUNCH. You can still hear your companion's screams of pain as they suffer heavy damage. Take 50% HP loss (ie if you are 30/40, take 15 damage).
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:41 am
Finally, they arrived at their destination... Or at least, it looked like the kind of place that would be the final destination of a treasure hunt. This must be the thing they were looking for, according to the map... A room filled with shelves stocked with goblets, and a fountain in the middle.
She took several steps into the room, only to find that there was something trying to keep her and her companions out. There was a javelin in front of her, planted firmly into the ground; had she taken another step, or had the thrower of the javelin used a little bit more force, she would be dead right now... Could this be a warning?
The one guarding the room looked like he was ready to follow through, if they were to disregard its warning...
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THE GUARDIAN HP 100/100 gaia_crownBoss auto damage: You take 5 HP damage per turn you make gaia_crownBoss loot: (On DEFEAT of boss only) Roll 2d6 and match your loot to the results below. Whomever delivers the killing blow may roll 3d6:
It was risky. She knew that much. However, they had gone through too much to turn back now; there was no way Lizzy would be able to live with herself should she leave now. She wanted to know what secrets this room holds, and that would not happen if she were to give up now.
Her companions seemed to feel the same way, since none of them backed away. As she took another step forward, weapon held in front of her, they followed. The guardian of the room moved towards them, and then charged, the javelin stabbing her in her hand as she swung the scythe to the side with a yell.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 14+6=20 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 80 Current HP: 22 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd TARGET: Fancy knight
The last attack seemed to have taken everything out of her, however, and she missed her next swing, even with the support of her companions. As the knight thrust his javelin at her, she reacted quickly enough to block it with the blade of her scythe.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 0 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 80 Current HP: 22 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd (activated) TARGET: Fancy knight
Panting heavily, it took a lot of effort for her to lift the scythe again, disengaging the guardian's weapon before swinging the blade down; her whole body was aching, but she was determined to see it through.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 11+6=17 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 63 Current HP: 22 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd (activated) TARGET: Fancy knight
Another swing, another hit; she was starting to really like this weapon. It was great for her favorite strategy - 'swing the weapon around and hope to hit something really hard'.
[6 peeps alive]
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Name of character: Lizzy Damage done: 13+6=19 CURRENT HP OF BOSS: 44 Current HP: 22 Special ability: Queen's Chosen - Double the attack 3 times during the entire event Species Ability:Start off with 40 HP instead of 30 HP Current weapon equipped:Lost Memory - Avoid auto damage if roll odd (activated) TARGET: Fancy knight
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