Fantasy Aetherspark IC

[MageMantis]

Upon entering the cave, the mercenaries would be met with the sight of bountiful plant life sprouting from the ground and walls with a beam of sunlight peering within from a large opening in the ceiling. It would seem that the vines that blocked the entrance served as filters, for a the stench of a fresh corpse pierced the mercenaries' noses when they entered the lush cave. A bloody corpse of a carriage-sized Dragon coated with green and yellow scales lied on the floral floor. It was missing chunks of flesh as crimson blood stained various areas of its body.



(Imagine something similar to this, but without the deer. Disclaimer: This is not A.I. I do not own this image. I would credit it, but I found it on Pinterest, and I'm afraid I don't really have a way to track down the source)

Sitting above the felled mother Dragon was the Ripper Flytrap. It feasted upon the day-old corpse like a lavish king enjoying dinner. Near the dead Dragon were cracked glimmering and scaly egg shells, yellow fluid, and bloody bits. Two in-tact Dragon eggs sat in the nest, likely saved for dessert. The Ripper Flytrap was the size of a carriage, and appeared like a Venus Flytrap but with a bulbous and circular head. It had long vines for legs that behaved like octopus tentacles. It wielded eighteen large vine-tentacles that were either resting or picking off bits from the Dragon carcass. The beast was a bright green and decorated with red vertical stripes that ended as sharp triangles. Its three diamond-shaped eyes glowed a menacing yellow. Its razor-sharp giant thorn-teeth tore through its meal, savoring every bite.

Meanwhile, at the den's entrance, Barracuda hastened to the cavern, "Blestare, Steel-Mage, Elixen, remain here. Guard the entrance." Ordered he as he walked past them. Blestare balled his paws into fists, his face powered by determination,

"On it!" Replied he, electricity crackling from his hands.

“As you wish.” Spoke Elixen.

Near the entrance of the cave, there was a large rock that would provide cover for the mercenaries to plot. Barracuda hurried to cover, peaking from behind the boulder prior to turning to Korro, "Ice has little effect on them. They are deathly weak to high temperatures." He turned his focus to the Raccoonfolk. "Adelynn, can you use your power to torch the beast to ashes?" Asked he, hoping to save the last two eggs of a species of reptiles he possessed immense respect for.


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[Fangs9090]

MoonShadow had already taken cover when the others caught up, with Adelynn beside her. Adelynn glanced over at Barracuda. "Um...I can try? I haven't had a chance to test this power yet."

Kanon spoke up. "We'll need a backup plan then. Fire is our best option, but we should not put everything on Adelynn. We'll need a plan to back her up in case the fire doesn't work."

 

[SilverFlight]

"Ah." Was all Korro said when the body of the dragoness came into view. It would appear they did not need to worry about the mother's wrath. The carnivorous plant monster seemed much more mobile than plants were supposed to be. It was unsettling.

"Wonderful." Korro responded to learning about the creature's resistance to his powers.
He grouped up with the strategists as they considered their options.

"I could probably stall it in my direwolf form, but I don't think I could beat it, not alone. My distraction might be enough to get the eggs clear, that would open up the battlefield for stronger area attacks."

He turned to Denver thoughtfully, "I don't suppose the same trick would work twice? Could we sooth the creature with music?"

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[Gummy Worm]

Denver retched at the sight of the dead dragon, the smell of its rot, the look of this once magnificent being now decimated, the sound of it being eaten. It felt like he had just cast twenty spells simultaneously. He felt sick. He looked at Korro as his ears laid flat "I-I don't know...That was just a lucky guess...can they even hear?" he asked looking at them "I'm not going to let all the responsibility fall into my hands...i cant keep distracting these creatures...its going to get someone killed" he said shaking his head, clearly flustered, he gripped his staff to stay upright as the sickening sounds of feasting continued.

Shinobi however didn't care, he basically lived in the wild and saw stuff like this near daily. all he was concerned about were the eggs, and possible horde hidden away "Forget the music guys! I say we kill these weeds and get the eggs, Do you know how much cash that could get us?" he asked sounding more like Akila at this moment "Hell we could by armor for this entire group!! not to mention the horde!"

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[SilverFlight]

Korro saw Denver's visible discomfort and felt a pang of guilt. He hadn't given a thought to the fact that the scene might be difficult for the young goat.

Korro took his hand from his sword hilt and placed both over Denver's as the bard gripped his staff.
"You don't have to, I'm sorry for bringing it up."
He offered Denver an affectionate smile.
"I'll take care of this."

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[Stern LuLuLu]

As the new development unfolded Warren would go inside with the others. Before that he would look over to Aaliyah. “Hopefully this is not too much for you. you can stay out here with the others if you want. But I will not stop you from coming in I will have your back either way.”Taking cover behind the rocks with the others as they went over strategies on how to deal with the giant carnivorous plant.” I could go in and help with the distraction or I could wait for it and then get the eggs to safety.” Was the only thing he could think of for him to do at the moment.

Mina staying with the main group she heard the plans they were coming up with. “ If fire is an effective method. Isn’t Denver's or Korro’s little pet able to do that too? I know it won’t be as effective as, Miss Adelynn, but it can at least help. I could probably come up with something after I see it do something besides eating. At most, I could help with the distraction. Only hope that we will be able to get a couple of pieces off of the dragon.” She would then pull out a couple of bottles ready to move out.

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[MageMantis]

Barracuda snapped his head to Shinobi the moment he heard the word 'sell.' "They are not for sale." Scolded he through gritted teeth behind his mask. "Dragons are sacred creatures. They command respect." Barracuda chastised. He then turned to Kanon and Warren, "I will aid with the diversion. Cleave off its vine-appendages, they take 30 seconds to grow back."

Meanwhile, the Ripper Flytrap ceased its feast as it realized it had visitors, albeit it lacked knowledge on where they resided. Its vine-tentacles started searching around the room slowly and blindly, ready for its next meal. (I would like for everybody who has by this point had their character enter the cave to make a post in the OOC saying 'Dice Roll,' and after posting this, edit the post and click on the button that says 'Throw Dice.' Set the dice to where it is 20-sided, and roll it. If you roll lower than a 10, your character will be snatched by the ankle by one of the tentacle-vines that are sneaking around the lush cave and thrown into the center of the room right in front of the Ripper Flytrap. If you have not had your character enter the cave by this point, you can still make a post with your character joining the others in the cave, but your character will not be at risk and thus you will not have to roll).

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[Noble Scion]

Aaliyah Sh'ahn

Aaliyah's question would soon be answered as the crunching sound would lead to a cave, and would not come from any of the surrounding trees, her hypothesis crushed as she'd let out a sheepish, albeit disappointed sigh. Overworld things truly were unpredictable.

Tonnie returning would make Aaliyah tilt her head. She knew about dragons, but weren't they the apex predator? The oceans had their own version, 'leviathans', rare and practically swimming disasters. So to hear its eggs getting eaten by anything else was... concerning, though perhaps her children's storybooks weren't the most reliable source of information.

"um... Must we enter..?" The princess would chime in, though it would go ignored as soon enough the squad was split up, hovering uncomfortably at the mouth of the cave as the smell of flesh and gore would drift her way.

It was only when Warren gave her a suggestion that she'd settle on a course of action, following after him as she'd be somewhat motivated by his promise of protection.

Though her mettle would soon be shaken at the gruesome sight of the dead mother, her lips curling as she'd cower her way back to the entrance, quivering as she'd take her pale place next to Blestare, Elixen, and the steel-mage, her mind swiftly changed.

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[MageMantis]

The vine-tentacles crept around the lush cave discreetly before finding their targets. Kanon, Denver, Quickclaw, and Shinobi would feel something tighten around their ankles before being hurled to the center of the cave in front of the Ripper Flytrap. Quickclaw let out a yelp before her vision met the grassy ground. The Ripper Flytrap let out a fearsome roar at the pile of mercenaries before it, drops of plant fluid and leaves flying from its mouth in the process. It then charged at the five, its mouth of blood-stained teeth itching for new flavors. Simultaneously, the monster multitasked. Each of its vine-tentacles targeted one mercenary that was not right in front of it that was within the cave, a vine wrapping around Barracuda’s left arm and tightening as it dragged him. Barracuda grunted as his free hand shot for his boomerang. A vine attempted to wrap around Korro’s neck, while another went for Moon’s tail, and a third whipped at Lena’s wings. A fourth seized Adelynn by the neck, before pulling her to the ground and dragging her across it towards the Ripper. A fifth snatched Akila by the neck whilst over a sturdy a branch before retracting upwards and hanging her by the neck as she dangled off the ground, her undead face swarmed by a mixture of pain and annoyance.

About seconds ago, Blestare looked at Adelynn when she joined Elixen, Steel-Mage, and he on guard duty outside of the cave. His face immediately lit up, his tail wagging as he greeted her, “Oh, hey Aayliah!” Greeted he with affable eyes. He then noticed her drooping posture which caused his ears to flatten downwards against his head, his tail lowering as his bone-wings pointed to the sky. “What’s wrong?” Asked he with a face written with concern as a roar erupted from the cave moments later.

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[Fangs9090]

Kanon was caught off guard as she was thrown through the air, but she managed to roll with her landing and avoid getting the wind knocked out of her. Looking up at the plant creature from a crouched stance, she held her blade in front of herself, ready to slash at it once it was close.

Seeing others get grabbed, and having heard the creeping vines, MoonShadow was quick to move. She spun past the vine that tried to grab her tail, swiping at it with her knife before running further in towards the body of the beast. Time for planning was over, it seemed. Time to improvise. This thing was all over the place, so hiding wouldn’t do any good. Instead she kept her senses alert for move grabby vines while looking for a weak spot that she could stab.

Adelynn was distracted by Kanon getting thrown, so she didn’t notice the other vine before it grabbed her. She gagged as it pulled her down and dragged her, wrestling against it, but she managed to keep her grip on her shield. She was about halfway to the plant monster before she managed to call on the shield’s power and burst into flames.

 

[Stern LuLuLu]

“Stay safe.”Warren kept a close eye on Aaliyah as she left the cave for the safety of outside upon seeing the grossest sight before them. It seemed that she left at the right time no sooner than she left when the giant ripper plant noticed them, and on it charging at them grabbing a couple of the mercenaries with its many vines when it did.”Okay, I guess we’re improvising.” Warren figured this was not a part of the plan, but he would go with it anyway he would dart off like lighting in the opposite direction that the others were pulled off in towards the middle of the cave where the two eggs lay. He would feel bad for, not helping those who got grabbed by it but he won’t make up for it by moving as fast as he could so he could come back them up. Moving to avoid the site of the giant ripper plant he would reach the nest where the two acts were before picking them up, being a little heavier than he first thought for adjusted, and once again, like a bolt of lightning, he started making his way towards the entrance of the cave where the others were waiting at.

Once he made it outside, Warren would gently police eggs down behind the side of the cave wall, taking a seat next to them somewhat out of breath. He quickly looked over to the Steel Mage.” Hey, there buddy I’m gonna tag out with you they’re gonna need you in there more than me.”

Lena listened intently to the plans unfolding around her, but her focus was abruptly shattered when the monstrous vines of the giant plant lunged out, ensnaring those nearby. With a quick instinctive movement, she hit the ground before launching herself into the air, soaring higher within the cave’s shadowy expanse. “Whoa!” she exclaimed, taking in the chaos below. Rooting through her gear, she retrieved a couple of vials filled with shimmering ice. Though she knew the creature was resistant to frost, she had a different strategy in mind. With a swift flick of her wrist, she hurled the vials, watching as they shattered around the plant monster and sent a chilling mist swirling through the air. It would create a veil of concealment, offering her fellow mercenaries a chance to regroup.

“Don’t take too long getting up, everyone!” Lena called out. She then aimed a few more vials directly at the beast, all while barely dodging the snapping vines that shot up toward her from the creature’s gnarled appendages. The battle was far from over, and she was fiercely committed to turning the tide.


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[SilverFlight]

Denver was there one moment, and then he was gone! Snatched up by one of the creature's menacing vines. Out of the corner of his eye he saw several others taken too.
Korro snarled as the ring about his neck hummed in the danger. He didn't need the ring to tell him things were dire.

"Not while I'm breathing, weed!"
In the next instant, Korro leapt and transformed, the massive dire wolf galloped forward, using Lena's smokescreen to approach. He didn't need to see, the scent of the plant painted a detailed picture in his mind.
Korro sprung into the air, coming down on the ripper in a full-body tackle. His teeth sought for any green vines, and he bit down hard, rending the creature's limb in an attempt to tear it clean off.

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[MageMantis]

Adelynn had been dragged into the sunlight that peered into the cave, which allowed her to call upon the wrath of the sun. The flames that that were now her body burned the part of the vine that ensnared her to ashes before they swiftly started to climb along the rest of the vine and to its source. The Ripper Flytrap crashed into the ground as Korro pounced on it with the strength of a Demon.

Seconds ago, Tonnie had navigated to a safer spot. Now, she scrambled for her spellbook before frantically flipping through it. She soon landed on the right page. She prepared to cast a fireball spell prior to being interrupted by a vine wrapping tightly around her mouth, four more accompanying the first as they wrapped around her whole body as she was lifted into the air.

Outside of the cave, Steel-Mage stared blankly at Warren as his magic-powered automaton body manually converted one of his metal hands into a wooden-wand hand. The Warforged then obediently charged into the ongoing conflict, pushing past the vines that blocked the cave’s mouth.

Icy mist flooded the cavern, putting the fire that was traveling along the vine-tentacle out right before it could reach the Ripper’s main body and burn the whole thing down. Multiple vines were torn off the beast by a ferocious Korro, the Ripper letting out a guttural cry of frustration. The beast seized Korro by the torso with a vine, another wrapping and clamping around his snout as three more trapped him as they all worked together to lift him, tightening like a boa constrictor on its prey as it attempted to suffocate the deadly Direwolf.

Meanwhile, the beast persisted with a similar strategy on Tonnie. The Witchblood squirmed as the vines tightened around her body whilst thrashing her around in the air. Soon, the icy mist chilled the vines, slightly weakening their grip as Tonnie then transformed into a black housecat. She slipped through the vines and landed on all four feet before sprinting to the others utilizing her cat senses. She dodged and weaved angry and hazardous vines that thrashed around before transforming back near MoonShadow to melt a tentacle whipping at the Ratfolk with a magic orb of acid.

Akila used her khopesh to cut herself free from the vine that she hung from by the neck. She plummeted to the floor, slithering through the icy mist as she listened to the voices of her party. Akila accidentally slammed into Kanon, stumbling back as she hissed in frustration. “Watch where you tread, Bamboo!” Akila scorned. Following this, two large vines slammed into Akila and sent her flying straight towards Kanon.

A vine would reach up and attempt to snatch Helena by the leg. If successful, it would slam her to the ground below with horrific but survivable force for a Fae.

Quickclaw sent multiple throwing knives at the Ripper’s eyes, the beast swatting them away with a vine tentacle before tripping her by sweeping a vine, sending the Lizardfolk onto her back where two vines plopped on her chest and pressed her into the ground. Quickclaw gasped for air as the heavy vines blocked her breathing, her vision becoming blurry as she struggled to get free.

Barracuda had cleaved through the vine that restrained him with his boomerang, and now dashed while jumping over thrashing vines to a large mossy boulder where he slid behind it to take cover.

A vine-tentacle snatched Shinobi by the ankle and dragged him across the ground to the Ripper. Whilst the beast held Korro in the air and suffocated the wolf, the Ripper opened its mouth wide to reveal a pit of bloody teeth. It raised Shinobi into the air and over its mouth, ready for the first serving of second breakfast.

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[Fangs9090]

Kanon chose to disregard Akila’s commentary, though she was glad she at least glanced at her as it let her duck when she went flying past. That should not have been as satisfying as it was. Taking the offensive, Kanon advanced to start slicing off vines. They may grow back, but reducing their numbers for even a short time should help.

Adelynn took a moment to recover before getting to her feet. She was glad now that she had studied a little bit of healing magic, as it gave her some insight on channeling magic. Hoping this power worked much the same, she started channeling fire to her hands…then paused. There was so much going on, she couldn’t see a spot that she could attack without hitting an ally. The “head” seemed like a good target, but with Shinobi’s position, he’d either fall into the mouth or fall into flames. Or both…

MoonShadow was getting tired of these vines. She felt like she had cut through a jungle’s worth already just trying to move. A cat ran by throwing acid, which she assumed was an ally. That gave her a moment to take stock of the situation, at least. Most of the group was restrained, great. One member was on fire again, great. And the plant thing was about to eat her emergency food. Can’t have that. Knife at the ready, she charged towards the main body.

 

[Gummy Worm]

Shinobi let out a yell as he was lifted. He drew his sword and swung it at the vine holding him up. The possum growled, speaking in an odd language as he looked down at the mouth if the beast and then down at Denver. Denver had been knocked unconscious when he was grabbed, having hit his head off the rock. As the goat lay there, a small pool of blood forming under his head, he went back to the void.

Denver sat up, rubbing his head as he looked around the star-filled void. He heard a soft humming in the distance as he rose to his feet. He walked for a while before seeing her. His mother once again. But she looked...different, her soft fur was replaced with white porcelain, it looked cracked, but the cracks were filled with gold. Denver had heard of this before, it was an old practice called Kintsugi. She turned to him he movements stiff and filled with the sound of clinking glass.

"My son..." she said, sounding hollow and echoy, like speaking into a vase. "It's time for me to help you," she said, cupping his face. Her hand was cold. "I-I don't understand...what...what happened to you?" he asked, looking at her as she shook her head. "I can no longer hide my true appearance...This is what we truly look like...You too will look like me, Denver..." she said with a smile

Denver Looked at her filled with confusion and horror "You are weak my child..." she said as Denver looked down, she cupped his head and had him look up "But I can save you...Let me join you Denver...Together we can find the Aetherspark!" she said with a smile, not one loving and sweet but one filled with desire and greed. Denver, however, did not see this. he was bonded by his love for his mother. "You...you can help me?" he asked with a smile, "y-you can make me powerful?" he asked as she nodded. "Together we can protect them all...Especially Korro~"

That was all he needed to hear, he nodded desperately as she placed her hand on his heart before a bright glow filled the void. Denver sat up quickly, blood still flowing from his head, he didn't feel powerful...he felt dizzy.

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[Stern LuLuLu]

Lena surveyed the scene, she noticed that most of the others had managed to recover—at least those who were able. With a determined flick of her wrist, she dismissed her icy smoke screen, clearing the way for her next move. But before she could even catch her breath she saw Korro was ensnared in a deadly grip, struggling against the suffocating vines, while Shinobi was poised on the brink of a terrifying fate, about to be devoured by the monstrous plant looming over them. She pulled out one of her potions and charged at the giant ripper plant.

Before Lena could put her plan into motion, thick, gnarled vines suddenly lashed around her leg, yanking her off balance and sending her tumbling to the ground. “Damn it!” Panic surged through her as she fought to regain control. But in a flash, she remembered her rock fall potion, clutched tightly in her hand. With a swift gulp, she downed the shimmering liquid just in time. The potion worked wonders, cushioning her fall like a protective embrace and sparing her from any serious harm. As she landed, she found herself falling beside Shinobi, whom she had instinctively grabbed by the scruff of his neck. While he may take a little bit of fall damage, it’s better than being eaten she thought.“Hey there, little guy. You okay?”

As she lay there, shaken but unharmed, Lena’s mind raced with possibilities. She held tight to Shinobi, determination igniting her thoughts. She needed a clever strategy to combat this monstrous threat. The potion’s effects were proving remarkable—the giant plant struggled to drag her down, hindered by her newfound weight. This forced it to divert more of its vines, which created openings for her companions to break free. A spark of inspiration ignited within her. “I think I have an idea,” she exclaimed, a grin spreading across her face.

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[SilverFlight]

Korro kicked and fought as the vines wrapped around him like a nest of snakes. He tore at the vines with his claws, but there were so many!
He felt the air being squeezed out of his lungs. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Denver get knocked unconscious. A second wind hit him and with a roar he ripped several vines away from the body, but more took their place and it was all he could do to stay conscious...it was getting difficult. Then, several broke off, trying to subdue Lena. Korro took his chance: He shifted into a falcon, the difference in size allowed Korro to slip through the plant's grasp and he landed hard on the ground in his beastkin form.

Korro was running in an instant, reaching Denver and slashing the vine that had taken him. He slid to a halt beside the dazed goat, taking his head in both hands.
"Are you all right?" Korro looked him over, he didn't seem hurt beyond the cut on his head. Korro wanted to take Denver and get him out of the cave, to safety, but doing that meant abandoning the others...Then the ring about his neck tightened. He grit his teeth and winced in pain, clawing at it desperately. Then he remembered seeing Quickclaw in danger. He didn't have a choice...
"I'll be right back," he promised.
The wolf turned and sprinted towards the lizard woman, he changed into a hare to dodge swiping vines and back into his beastkin form to slash the ones holding Quickclaw down.
As they went limp, he dragged them off of her.
"No dying." Her ordered as he offered a hand to help her up.

The pack lay nearby, discarded when he had transformed the first time. It gave him an idea, just as Lena shouted.
Korro fished about in the back, slashing any vine that came near him with his sword. The weighted blade was perfect for cutting dense plant matter. Finally he found what he was looking for and held up a glass bottle of lamp oil, highly flammable.

"Will this help?" He called back to Lena.

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[Noble Scion]

Aaliyah Sh'ahn

"You too." Aaliyah would hum back to Warren, giving him a meek wave goodbye as he'd make his way back into the cave, only to be greeted by Blestare's optimism, earning him a soft, apologetic smile from the merfolk as she'd appreciate how cute he was being.

"W-well-" She'd begin, only for the roar to interrupt her, the steel mage charging in without hesitation, while Aaliyah would do nothing but hesitate, wary as she'd look to Warren for advice or instruction before peeking insdie at the carnage within.

Their inside team wasn't doing well, the vines lashing around, grabbing and slamming people with reckless abandon, and as much as she wanted to help, she couldn't help but be scared, and unlike the entomancer's tunnels, she didn't have survival instinct spurring her on to survive, it would have to be her throwing herself into danger this time with nothing but her desire to aid her allies.

So, she would simply stand there, quivering as she'd hug onto the cave entrance in indecision, "what do I do?" written all over her face and body language.

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[MageMantis]

Quickclaw blinked, and the next thing she knew, the vines that imprisoned and suffocated her were being torn asunder by Korro. She smirked at the Demon Wolf, accepting his help as she gripped his hand and let him pull her to her feet. Shinobi was tackled by Helena out of the jaws of certain death, the duo crashing into the ground.

Steel-Mage took aim at the Ripper Flytrap’s “head,” acquiring his target whilst charging a fire blast. Right as he fired it off his wand, a vine yanked his metal arm upwards, the beam of fire flying out of the opening in the ceiling. A vine clutched his torso, hurling him into a tree within the cave. The Warforged slammed into the bark sliding to the ground.

Barracuda sliced a pursuing vine in half with a throw of his boomerang. He peaked from cover as the boomerang returned to his hand. With the icy mist dispelled, he looked to Adelynn, Diorite, Korro who held a bottle of oil lamp, and to the Fae alchemist amongst their ranks. He then projected his voice, “TORCH IT!” Screamed he.

Blestare watched Aayliah stop at the entrance, the princess frozen in doubt. He walked to her and placed a paw in her shoulder. He attempted to comfort her with a warm smile, “Hey, it’s okay. I’ll go. You stay here.” Consoled he. He dashed to join the fight, his segmented sword at his side. As he rushed in, he chopped multiple pursuing vines in half and fired a continuous stream of light blue lightning at the Ripper’s ”head” from his open paw. The lightning engulfed the beast’s main body and stunned it as it roared viciously, granting the others a chance to burn the beast to ashes.


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[Gummy Worm]

Shinobi let out a grunt as he was tackled again "WILL EVERYONE STOP TACKELING ME!!" he yelled as he was held in another persons arms. Diorite peaked his head out of the goats bag before smoke rose from his mouth, a red hot blaze left his throat as he blasted the plant. Denver stood up carefully holding his staff he placed his hand under his heart to rub where his new-found pain was coming from but this caused a pause. he didnt feel fur, insted he felt cold. hard. glass.

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[Stern LuLuLu]

Warren could not see but he could somewhat hear the fighting going on inside the cave behind him with the others going against the giant plant beast. She had switched places with the steel mage to guard the outside entrance with the eggs. As Warren finally picked himself up off the ground, he walked over to Aaliyah after Blestare tried to comfort her then went into the cave to help fight the monster with the others. “Hey, I know that right now things soon seem to be scary and you are probably worried about the others.”He paused for a brief moment of him, remembering a child, bloody and beaten, watching some else fight before him flashes in his mind.” But I believe that they will pull through when they do. You will be there ready and waiting to patch them up. Because some of them are using their magic and might not be up for healing even though we have others who can do it. “Warren would hold up his hand out to her. “But for now we should stay out here with Elixen, and the eggs that they wanted to protect.”

As the plant was trying to pull Lena and Shinobi. Lena Wood stood up, still holding onto the little Shinobi, resisting the monster plant vines as much as she could. Hearing Korro ask her if the items he just pulled out were you’re going to be useful she shook her head.
“The more the merrier I say. if anyone else has some, let it rip” She would then rifle through her bag to pull out a bottle of oil throwing it at the monster.


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[SilverFlight]

Korro threw the bottle just as Diorite let loose a roiling, angry flame. The bottle burst on contact with the ripper, and the fire exploded over the creature, fed by the oil that dripped flames onto the nearby vines.

Korro felt the heat from the blast and watched as the plant flailed. He dodged the twitching vines and closed the gap between him and Denver.
"What's going on with you?" He asked, worried about his friend. The look of concern reached all the way to his eyes. In the days the group had known him, Korro had never looked worried about any of them...he did now.

((I have no idea what Korro's looking at with the glass thing, but it sounds bad))

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[Fangs9090]

Seeing everyone clear of the head, Adelynn thrust her arms forward, willing her fire power forward to assist in burning this thing to ashes.

 

[Noble Scion]

Aaliyah Sh'ahn

"M... mm..." Aaliyah would hum neutrally back as Blestare would pass her, though not before she'd gently tap his back, a small mark humming on him as he'd feel a burst of energy alongside his surge of adrenaline, his words easing her sense of anxiety somewhat before she'd turn to face Warren, his words just as soothing and soft, helping her put a little trust into her allies as she'd take a sip of water from her canteen.

"O-okay. ... Are the eggs alright? Can you hear anything?" the sahagin would ask, making her way over as she'd take her place next to the half-elf, looking inquisitively, yet sorrowfully at the orphaned eggs, tentatively placing a hand on the closest one to feel if it had any warmth as she'd distract herself, hoping to sate some of the insatiable curiosity of hers.

She didn't know very much about dragons, but she knew about mothers, and how their absence had an affect. After all, she'd never met her mother, and while her father had certainly tried to fill that void, there'd always been a strange emptiness in her life without one.

Feeling clingy, or perhaps just feeling sorry for herself as she'd try to ignore the battle within, and the injuries she would no doubt have to treat afterwards, she'd would gently hug the egg, her face nuzzling its shell as she'd share her warmth with it.

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Oil, flame, and electricity combined to create a fatal fire for the floral fiend. The Ripper Flytrap cried out as it was burned to the ground near-instantaneously, all of its vines meeting the same fate afterwards. However, the unfortunate byproduct of this was some of the vegetation hugging the floor and walls of the cave catching fire. Soon, while little remained of the Ripper Flytrap, a deadly blaze now threatened the den and the whole forest.

Quickclaw dodged a plummeting flaming branch as she coughed from smoke. Another ignited branch collapsed towards where Korro and Denver stood whilst they talked. Blestare felt the surge of energy Aayliah had gifted him take effect as he bolted towards them and tackled the two out of the way with great strength. Afterwards, he rose to his feet whilst coughing, “Are you guys okay?”

Meanwhile, Akila rushed towards slithered to the exit before a wall of fire blocked her path. Steel-Mage sprayed the fire with a magical stream of water, but it lacked the sufficient potency. The fire resumed its march with an endless hunger. Barracuda looked at Korro and devoted his energy to screaming, “WARWOLF, AAYLIAH, DOUSE THE FLAMES!” Shouted he, hoping his voice would reach Aayliah who stood outside.

Akila shot a dirty look at Adelynn, someone who she also saw an easy target. She slithered to her and glared at her as the fire reflected off of her eyes. “Well done, rabid glutton.” Blamed she sarcastically as the flames burned ever brighter.

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