Graded [Haeddre Village] Worlds Training - Foresight, Flowers, Bugs and The Invasion.

[TheTimePiece]

Shael Xyvern
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Faynorae Clyvelle Uasal Renny conman2163 Valkan

It seemed like the bugs were very much like what Lady Ereike described, which was a good thing presuming the information was accurate. What she hadn't been expecting was how quickly the insects had approached, and now before she knew it they were engaging, one of them was attempting to pin Arkh in the distance, while another one was awfully close and trying to fight nox. While Shael's intial instincts might have been to try to attack the one that was engaging with Nox since she was so close, she saw that the other bug looked preoccupied with Arkh and was farther away meaning that she could use her strengths better on it and stop it before it dealt serious harm. It also seemed like there were enough others nearby to properly assist Nox, particularly as Jareth sprung into action on the issue.

She took this consideration into action when she looked over to Jareth who gave out some commands. Normally she wouldn't take orders from just anyone but these circumstances called for it and he seemed to be one of the best equipped around them at the moment being in the guild and clearly having some more powerful abilities than she had at the moment, so she respected what she saw as his decision to take a more leader like approach to them.

"I'm going to reposition to strike the farthest to assist."
she announced, but before she did that, since she was only 5 feet away from the closest bug she was in range to use Appraisal E on the bug as Jareth suggested, Shael then used one movement action since she had Fast F to move as many feet necessary to reach in between the stump and flowers thinking she could get a clear enough sightline to hit the bug in the the weakspot they had been told about, as she was assume that Pierre would follow soon to back her up. She figured it would be good if she could preemptively strike the thing while it was distracted by Arkh, since she doubted Pierre's form allowed him too much stealth.

From that point now in position assuming she had been unhindered and undetected , Shael readied her Eclipse bow and used Stealth Shot to strike the bug in the eye. by pulling a Lunen Elf arrow from her quiver, placing it and pulling back the reddish energy string before releasing.

Actions:
1. Use Appraisal E on closest bug.
2. Move into position up to 60 ft possessing Fast F to try to get a sightline on bug's eye to hit it and to make way so that Pierre can come and help Arkh too.
3. Use Stealth Shot and try to hit bug in the eye while it is distracted.

Stealth Shot - Stealth F, Steady Hands F
Shael attempts to aim and take a shot at her target undetected by being stealthy. Grade F - 0 post cooldown.

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[Valkan]

Arkh Jager

Arkh clicked his tongue, frustrated. He didn’t anticipate the creatures to be that fast. They ran past each other. Regardless, he no longer needed to scan the area for the bugs, and quickly turned to face the one that decided to engage him.

The creature had an armor of sorts for an exoskeleton, which made Arkh conclude it would be very tough to pierce. So, like human armor, he was better off striking at less covered areas of its body, such as joints. He also took notice of reinforcements coming Arkh’s way. With this in mind, He prepared himself for battle.

The bug lunged towards him at great speed, which further supported his theory of less armored sections. So in answer, Arkh bided his time in order to perform a [Blitz Counter F]. As the bug was attempting to run him over, Arkh slashes at the bug’s left leg lower joint as he maneuvers sideways to his right with swift motions of his legs, keeping himself off the archer lady's (Shael) shooting area. The last thing Arkh wanted was to be shot in the back for misplacing himself.

Actions:
1. Observing the fight(?)
2. [Blitz Counter F]’s dodge [C Speed]
3. [Blitz Counter F]’s sword slash [A Strength, B Steel Weapon]

 

[Renny]

Connor Erland
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“Here they–!”

Connor wasn’t even able to finish what he was saying as the bugs rapidly charged the village. His whole body was now on full alert as they all laid their eyes on the two bugs now on top of them; at this point, like it or not, they are going to have to fight. Unfortunately, it appears as though Arkh had barely any time to react, and way overshot both of the bugs. Whether he was planning to or not however, this did result in dividing the attention of the enemies that they were facing right now.

Jareth started barking out commands for the party, Connor already instinctively heeding his words. This was really the only thing he could latch onto at the moment. He managed a momentary glance at his sides as the pale elf quickly moved to assist by the flanks, presumably to also help out the… mechanical…? member of their party.

As the bug nearest to him rapidly approached, he barely had any time to think. At this close of a distance, all that he could formulate right now was getting rid of the monster before him. With a grimace, Connor quickly raised the arm holding his violin, quickly bracing it against his shoulder. He was essentially face to face with the bug as he tried to focus his magic while hastily playing a loud note [1]. He transitioned the downward movement into a readied position for a stab, intending to take his chances at hopefully hitting where the eye would be [2].

Actions:
[1] - Sonic Strike
[2] - Attack nearest bug with Katana (F)

Abilities Used:
Sonic Strike - Magic E, Performance F - Briefly play a note imbued with magic, generating a sound dealing damage to a target nearby - Grade E - 1 Post Cooldown

 

[conman2163]

Ruin, the Flesh that Hates​

Faynorae Clyvelle Beetlebuggo Uasal Renny Bakuyoshi TheTimePiece

Ruin roared in challenge once more as the flesh puppet was tackled. His actions had proven ineffective. The situation had turned untenable. His death here would achieve nothing and the creature of flesh, blood, and bone did not intend to die here. An issue remained of whether or not he could outrun the creature before him. Given the power demonstrated and that his meat puppet had done little to stop it aside from distracting the beast the Flesh horror decided with a calm assessment that he could not. Making a quick decision, Ruin turned in the direction of the village that he had spotted before and sprinted away as fast as he could manage. This thing was clearly a predator too. Predators would obviously prefer easy prey over more difficult to catch one. He would lead it towards the easier prey and slink away in the chaos that ensued.

Actions:

[1]&[2]: Run away from the situation towards the village

 

[Uasal]

Nox Bloodraven

Nox was prepared for the sudden charge of the insectoid foe, however, she was not prepared for Jareth to block its path so suddenly. His sudden action caught the vampire off guard, she had been ready to counter the attack but was now met with the armoured back of the man before her. It was nice that he had done so, and it would save Nox the effort of attempting to reflect the insect's attack but what is she had already committed to such or even worse, to an attack of her own? He would have been skewered! Well, with such impressive-looking armour perhaps he wouldn't have been skewered per say, but the point was still valid! It was a reckless action no matter how kind it appeared to be.

Regardless, the worse hadn't come to pass and Nox was saved from an attack thanks to his actions and that at least was worth something. With Connor moving forward to land a strike of his own, Nox watched carefully. The two men seemed to have the situation under control, however, what exactly was it Jareth was up to? What was he muttering about? Sand? Feeling the earth below her soften quite suddenly Nox was quick to realise the earth was quickly shifting to sand, with little time to react she gave into her natural instinct and let her body act as it wished.

Taking a step forward on what little solid earth there was left to turn, the woman planted a foot firmly on Jareths armoured back before hopping and moving the other to his shoulder. Finally using him as a step of sorts the woman lept forward and drew her weapon, with a blinding slash she attempted to strike at the insect's eyes. Following through on her leap, Nox landed upon the insect's back where she then quickly moved to straddle it. The sand below starting to rapidly expand. With her sword still in hand she fiddled with the exoskeleton plates on the beast's neck in an attempt to drive her sword into its hidden flesh beneath. She didn't know if the plates hid such a weakness below them but if they did she would be able to commit to an ability that could cause some serious damage from the inside out. Or at least that was her thought process.

Actions:
1. Movement, leaping from Jareth to the Insect's back
2. [Piercing Moonlight] - F - 0 Post cooldown/1 Action - [Moonlight Sword] E + Strength D + [Piercing Moonlight] F = 6 Combat Effectiveness. Steel Sword = 15 Material Effectiveness.

Spoiler: Info

[Accurate], [Multidimensional] [Penetrating] [Blight = Ice] [Hot Shot]- Raising her blade for a single blinding slash, Nox commits to an attack on her target with the sole intention of Piercing their very being.

3. Attempt to drive E Grade Blade under exoskeleton plating to discover if a possible weak point. [Moonlight Sword] E + Strength D = 5 Combat Effectiveness. Steel Sword = 15 Material

Clyvelle Faynorae Renny ​

 

[Beetlebuggo]

Pierre Rothel - Faynorae Uasal Clyvelle conman2163 TheTimePiece Renny

Actions: 1: Movement (fast F), 13 ft forwards ->2: Movement: ft Diagonal -> 3:Movement: 3ft forwards

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Not even long after reaching their point, and the battle already started.. just, fucking peachy eh? Nonetheless, it was now or never, and a small split is something to mend quickly, such as Arkh’s overshot and attention gained by one of these.. things.. eugh. Jareth gave him the order to assist, and as that happened, Pierre noted the sudden feeling of the ground starting to become loose and sandy.. likely an ability of Jareth’s that may help in the long run.

With a silent but determined nod of the barrel, Pierre darted forwards, with rapid popping sounds from his tentacles’ grippers. Not with full speed however since he needed to spend his energy wisely, and for the fact that he didn’t want to breach Shael’s aim, so mid way, he changed direction to get to the Bug’s other side without to avoid risk of friendly fire. Upon reaching where he needed to be, he made note that Arkh had started an attack of his own, so he kept his distance and waited for the open chance to further assist instead of unintentional hinderance.

 

[Faynorae]

Time: 14:24
Weather: Partially Cloudy, Warm, Slight Breeze
Location: Far Southeastern Borders of Ryke, The Sadek County, Aubade Forest, West of Haeddre Village

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• Out Of Character
• Ability Analysis

• Mentions ✿ Jareth - Clyvelle | Pierre - Beetlebuggo | Nox - Uasal | Shael - TheTimePiece | Connor - Renny | Ruin - conman2163 | Arkh - Valkan
  
  
  Please be aware that this is a World's Training RP. Thus, it will have the same or a similar level of difficulty to a World's RP. This excludes Player Character Death and Maiming.​
  
  Combat Notes:
  
  • Please display your [Actions] at the end of your post. You have three [Actions].
  • Without the [Fast] Skill, you are able to move 30 feet per action of movement.
  • After every move, you would need to use 1 [Action] to Aim. If you do not aim, your range attack will be penalised.
    
    If the ability has the [Steady Hands] Skill of the same grade as the ability, you are not penalised, and can move without aiming to use a ranged attack.​
    Magical ranged attacks require the [Focus] Skill instead.​
  • A character cannot use or cannot have used Movement [Actions] while casting a spell. (Any ability with the [Magic] skill in it, is assumed to be a spell.)
    
    If the spell has the [Focus] Skill of the same grade as the spell, you are not subjected to this limitation.​
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  Durations
  
  
  Ruin​
  Twist and Warp​
  • Nameless Man - 59 Minutes
  
  

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  Cooldowns
  
  
  E Grade Abilities​
  Jareth Fletcher
  

  • 
    Ability: [Quicksand] - 1 Post Cooldown
  Connor Erland
  

  • 
    Ability: [Sonic Strike] - 1 Post Cooldown
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Shael's Appraisal Centre:​

Shael's appraisal would lend itself some information to her. Firstly, she would learn, that these insectoid creatures were indeed a sort of [Monster]. Shael may be surprised (Or unsurprised) to learn that at least this bug had much of a brain. With its amazing [Intelligence] Grade of F, it was certain that this type of bug wasn't much of a thinker. She would also learn that the bug as a whole was a D Grade Creature.

Other things she could easily learn is that the Bug had an E grade [Exoskeleton] Natural Armor and an E grade Natural Weapon(s?).

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Battle!

Shael only needs to move 23 feet in order to get in range of attacking the buf that threatens Arkh. However, before she is able to shoot, Arkh successfully dodges to his right leaving the bug confused for a moment, before it quickly turns around toward him. Before the bug can react it's hit by a slash from Arkh's blade.

[Arkh's [Attack]; [Blitz Counter] F(1) + [Strength] A(6) + [Steel Bastard Sword] B(5) = (12)]
= [Arkh's [Attack] (12) - Bug's [Attack] (??) = Arkh's [Attack] (5)]

Arkh's attack was exceptional. It cleanly sliced through all three of the Bug's forelegs, causing it to fall over from the imbalance. However, not a drop of any bodily fluid leaked from the bug. It seemed that there wasn't any blood flow in its legs. The bug struggled to move for a few seconds, wriggling its hind legs desperately as it tried to get back up. It shrieked.

[Shael's [Attack]; [Stealth Shot] F(1) + [Precision] C(4) + [Eclipse Lunen Elf Catalyst Bow] F(1) = (6)]
= [Bug's Natural Armor [Exoskeleton] (??) - Shael's [Attack] (6)]
= [Bug's Natural Armor [Exoskeleton] Broken | Shael's [Attack] (4)]

Suddenly, an arrow would attempt to pierce through the bug's eye. However, despite being aware of the bugs' vulnerabilities, Shael did not possess the [Skill] necessary to as effortlessly take it down. The arrow was near its eye, however, the aim was slightly off. The arrow instead landed firmly into the bug's [Exoskeleton], causing it to shatter around the area the arrow punctured, revealing a mushy tissue beneath. The bug writhed and wormed around as it seemingly tried to get back up. However, with its forelegs severed, it would be difficult for the bug to get back up.

Meanwhile, The bug attacking Nox would be quickly ensnared by the magical form of sand beneath it. Due to the bug's grade of (??) being above the grade of Jareth's [Incapacitation] F, it wouldn't immediately be reduced to being able to do nothing, however, its movement would be impaired by the [Tangle] of said swirling sands.

[Jareth's [Attack]; [Quicksand] E(2) + [Intelligence] C(4) + [Catalyst] D(3) = (9)]
= [Bug's Natural Armor [Exoskeleton] (??) - Jareth's [Attack] (9)]
= [Bug's Natural Armor [Exoskeleton] Broken | Jareth's [Attack] (7)]

Jareth's spell was enough to crush and destroy the bug's exoskeleton, revealing a vulnerable mushy body. As Nox dashed past the with the help of Jareth's body as a stepping stool, her blade slashed through the Bug's Eye, as well as its now exposed body, cleanly cutting it as its fluids gushed out. It, as the other had, screeched as loudly as it could. Its shriek rang through the forest. The disgusting liquid seeped into the magical sand and then disappeared amongst the tiny grains. Nox's secondary attack was seemingly unneeded, as the bug stopped writhing.

[Nox's 1st [Attack]; [Piercing Moonlight] F(1) + Strength D(3) + [Moonlight Sword] E(2) = (6) + 1(Blight) = (7)]

(Nox's Hot Shot did activate as a result of the bug's being a higher grade than her Weapon Mastery skill.​

[Hot Shot] must be a grade higher or the same grade as its target for it to activate.​

Connor's attempts at helping were amiable, however, Nox's and Jareth's attacks had easily finished off the creature before his attacks could connect and as a result, would do little but waste his own abilities. However, attacking the dead bug even with it in ruins showed that despite its [Exoskeleton] seemingly being destroyed, Connor's attack with his katana did barely anything.

However the group would have different problems to face. As a result of Jareth's recklessness with his magic, the [Tangle] of the [Quicksand] would would restrain Jareth, Connor, Shael, Pierre and Arkh they would thus have to consume an action to break free from the ensnarement, to become able to move freely again. Luckily for Nox, she had used the Bug's carcass as an island of sorts, and wouldn't be incapacitated. However, the 'platform' was unstable. Jareth could also simply deactivate the spell. If they are to stay within the quicksand for an extended period of time, they would be met with minor damage as a result of it's [Continuing] nature.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"

A scream echoes from the southern side of the village. I wonder what that could be? It could be about 30~50 feet South of the group.

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The area inside of the red circle shows who is affected by Jareth's spell.
Every square tile on the blue grid is equivalent to 1 foot.

Field Analysis

Bug 1

• Attempting to get back up. Not Dead.

Bug 2

• Dead.

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Elsewhere

The insectoid creature did not think. The bug did not need to think. All it had to do was consume. However, the twisted flesh body of what once used to be a man, a simple woodcutter, could still think, although only briefly. A young man with a pleasant and ordinary life. The man lived like any other, and was born, grew up to be a boy, and had dreams and ambitions which he strove to achieve, but as he grew, would humble himself to a more simple dream. Yes, it was fine that he couldn't achieve great opportunities like his sister could. He could at least be proud of her.

Yes, he couldn't make a name for himself, learn how to cast magic or go on a grand adventure to reach for the stars, but he didn't need that. He knew that to someone, he would be more important than anything in the world. Yes, he would live an ordinary life, fall in love, get married, have children, grow old and wrinkly and die beside the one who loves him and the one whom he loved. However, sometimes things don't go as planned. Sometimes you get attacked by alien-like creatures while collecting firewood for your stove.

Sometimes you get turned into a horrifying creature, with a body of rotting flesh, warm blood and sharp bones. Sometimes, it happens. It was fine. It was okay. At least finally, this simple woodcutter could finally rest. As the pain of a ravenous creature tearing and ripping at his already deformed flesh slowly but surely faded away. Then, there was nothing. Maybe, it was alright to think it was unfair, at least for his final empty thoughts.

The bug ripped and tore at the body, mercilessly taking various small ravenous bites into it. Its body jittered erratically, as if shocking volts were being sent through its entire body. Quick, swift small little bites. One by one, until it could be 'satisfied.' It had to consume it all. Due to this, the bug would be too busy feeding to notice Ruin run past it, and run past he did.

As Ruin made his tactical retreat, he would find that he came across a delicate garden of rosey heaths. Still following him, was the small white butterfly. It fluttered around the area behind Ruin's head. Up ahead, Ruin would be able to faintly hear the shriek of someone. It wasn't very loud, so it meant he wasn't that near to the source. Ir was a bit alarming, however.

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Field Analysis
Ruin is currently 60 feet away from the Bug.

Nameless Man/Fleshy Body

• Dead.

Bug 2

• A1 - [Attack] the nameless man with Natural Weapon [???] (??)

 

[Renny]

Connor Erland
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Although he was not expecting much of an amazing result in the first place, Connor could not help but grunt in surprise as his weapon was well and truly stopped by the hard exoskeleton protecting the bug, deflecting the katana and by extension his wrist off to the side. His face contorting into a grimace, he shook his right arm a couple of times as he looked off to the other group a few paces away from them. The bug that they were fighting was still moving around crippled. Considering the state it was in, and how it seemed like just Nox and Jareth was enough to put down the bug nearest to them, it likely won’t have much long to live anyway, Connor thought.

A loud scream rang out through the area, and Connor’s head shot up. “The village!” he exclaimed, reacting by quickly starting to move towards the source of the scream. His foot stepped down and met a lack of the expected resistance, his sprint starting off instead with a stumble. Looking down, he observed the ground turning into sand, an effect of Jareth’s abilities. “Dammit!” he cursed under his breath, lamenting the fact that he neglected to pay attention what was being done earlier. Nonetheless, it wasn’t as if he was completely unable to move, just that it now took a noticeable amount of effort to do so [1]. He looked off to where Jareth and Nox are currently at nearby, hoping that they too would be moving in to assist. “Come on, hurry!”

Regardless of what their response would have been, Connor did not stop to wait as he shifted his attention back towards the southern direction, breaking off into run to where he assumed the other bugs have already arrived at [2].
Actions:
[1] - Break free from the magical quicksand
[2] - Move towards the source of the scream that was heard

Mentions/Interactions:
Uasal Clyvelle

 

[Clyvelle]

Jareth Fletcher
| Human | Eyeglass Adept | Ryken Adventurer F | Sandman | Comrade | Sun-Kissed |

Spoiler: Titles

Sandman - character's body is made of sand. Is likely to leave sand behind wherever they go. Has an easier time staying together in moist environments and less windy days. Even when solid, can give off the impression they may blow away at any moment.
Comrade - character has proved themselves to be a good ally and approachable. Character will have easier time convincing others to team up with their cause or to allow him to join theirs. More likely to join a cause that isn't worth joining too, however.
Sun-Kissed - character has a new found fascination with the Leilosis faith. Will suffer in social situations with those that despise the followers of the Sun God. Will excel in social situations with Sun God followers.

As Jareth began to cast his spell, Nox would springboard off his shoulder. She would find him unnaturally sturdy as though she were jumping off of a stone statue. Likewise, her foot had unexpectedly good grip while touching him. There was a distinct lack of slippage one might expect from the shifting of clothing or soft tissue nor did his shoulder have the general give associated with joints. His posture and stance remained largely unaffected by the force of her jump, which left only a barely perceptible impression where her boot pressed against him. The woman would go on to inflict a mortal wound against the bug as its body was ravaged by the sand which presently manifested underneath...everyone?

Jareth blinked a few times as he tried to process what was happening. He had intended to summon sand immediately under the bug, so he was understandably confused when the entire area within a stone's throw from the bug was suddenly consumed in churning, golden aggregate. Now he and everyone else was caught in the eroding quicksand. Once he began to feel and see his armor actively stripping away under the force of his own ability, Jareth lowered his catalyst and ended the spell, causing the sands to drop in place.

"Is everyone alright?" Jareth asked as he surveyed his surroundings.

The young woman had dispatched the bug they were fighting, but the other bug was still writhing. Based on the sight of its missing appendages, Jareth could guess its end was close at hand. Then the scream echoed across the meadow.

Jareth turned towards the sound. Others had already started moving towards it. He would look to see what could be seen from his position before casting a glance at the sand surrounding him on the ground. The hand with his catalyst raised, turning the implement this way and that, as his face lowered to study the sewing needle.

"One team should go investigate the scream. Archer (Shael), you go with them. If there's more trouble than they can handle come get us or otherwise signal us to join you. The rest should remain here since the bulk of the horde will arrive soon." Jareth called out as he moved to inspect the corpse of the bug they'd slain.

The [color] liquid seeping from its wound stained the sand on which it collapsed. Jareth placed a hand on the bug, dragging it along the surface as he circled round to its face. Nox's attack had pierced the eye as expected. Though the body had its own natural armor, Jareth's sand had easily stripped it away, which meant the individual was not the problem.

"The real problem is the horde..." Jareth muttered, finishing his thought aloud. "Remains to be seen if there are variants too."

Actions: 1. Cancel Quicksand ability, 2. Visual inspection of bug corpse

Calculations:

 

[TheTimePiece]

Shael Xyvern
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Faynorae Clyvelle Beetlebuggo Uasal Renny conman2163 Valkan

The appraisal information had actually been quite helpful for the Fae. Knowing that ones that looked like this probably were not high intelligence and were just reactionary like wild animals looking for food was good to know, that meant that they probably didn't have too much strategy as far as more animalistic monsters went.

Shael cursed under her tongue quietly in Sylvan when her arrow did not strike exactly where she wanted it too. At the very least it had done some serious damage it looked like with the under flesh she had exposed. She figured she should take aim and finish the thing off as quickly as possible, noticing the construct move a distance up. But just as she was getting ready to readjust for another shot and strike the bug now where she had exposed it's flesh, she heard the scream and not only that a bunch of sand appeared out of no where on the ground, only meaning magic. She certainly had not been expecting that as she found herself almost immediately starting to sink on the now unstable ground, looking over toward the direction of the other group, and before she knew it as soon as the sand had come it had been called off.

Instead of immediately running off toward the scream, she decided quickly to take aim once more at the now downed insect that was trying to get up, readying her bow and arrow and firing with Steady Hands F taking aim for the now exposed bit near the eye before firing, a look of conviction in her eyes, she was going to at least try to finish what she had started there, even the monster deserved that much. She then heard Jareth calling out to her and giving suggestions about what she should do. Despite whatever had happened with the sand over there, he still sounded reasonable enough.

Once it looked like everyone seemed relatively unharmed after the casting, she'd call back in common,

"Understood, I'll be heading toward the scream with the others then!"

Shael then proceeded to move swiftly South toward the sound of the scream, since she was ranged she intended on moving as many ft until she could get a visual on what had caused it, wanting to keep a distance away.

Actions:
1. Take another shot at downed insect at now exposed section near eye, with Steady Hands F
2. Move South toward scream as many ft as needed until whatever is going on is in visual range, keeping a distance back.

 

[conman2163]

Ruin, the Flesh that Hates​

Faynorae Clyvelle Beetlebuggo Uasal Renny Bakuyoshi TheTimePiece

Ruin moved fast away from the sounds of feasting, no thoughts spared for the twisted form of his minion that was now food for the insect. He cursed his feeble form and the strength of the creature behind him. Had he still been one with the collective of his home he would have been more than capable of slaughtering the creature out of hand. It would have been consumed. As he moved the Flesh Horror trampled through the garden of heaths. He barely noticed as he crushed the delicate flowers. He did spare a quick glance backwards as he moved and came face to face with the curious form of a butterfly. With a quick movement he snapped at the thing. So delicate and small as it was it wouldn't make even a light snack but he did not like the look of the delicate white wings. If he missed it he wouldn't try again. He moved forward towards the shriek at a quick gate, his form hunkered low and loping along on all fours. He tried to use concealment where he could to hide from being spotted. If he saw the source of the shrieking he would stop and stay in cover rather than moving forward anymore.

Actions:
[1]: Attack the butterfly
[2]&[3]: Move forward through the garden and towards the shriek. Use cover as concealment to move where possible.

 

[Valkan]

Arkh Jager
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Arkh remained focused. While dealing a grievous injury to the monster, he also was rather close to be struck by an arrow. And it was a good thing he did, since now sand was slowly dragging him down and another arrow was coming near his way. To avoid both obstacles, he took advantage of the fact that the ground was starting to return to normal, and that he was rather close to the edge of the sand pit. He dove almost horizontally, sliding on the grass a short distance and away from the incapacitated monster in case it tried to pull a fast one on him before dying.

Quickly incorporating himself, Arkh would look around. "All good over he-" As he was about to reply. The scream reached his ears. there was no time for planning, so they were better off with yet another quick call from the man in black armor (Jareth). Arkh nodded, "On my way..." As he started stepping towards the scream's source, he asked the tank (Pierre) "Finish it off if that arrow didn't, will you?" Having asked this favor, Arkh sped up with the help of [Freerunner F] to catch up with the katana wielder (Connor) and the archer (Shael)

Actions:
1. Free himself from the sand while avoiding the an arrow’s path
2. Interact with others (?)
3. [Freerunner F] to the source of the scream until visualizing the aggressor

CD:
F Grade: 0/0

 

[Uasal]

Nox Bloodraven​

Nox was glad to see her attack had indeed dealt damage to the beast but was surprised to find her second was unnecessary. Granted she was unaware of just how much damage the armoured man's spell had done to the creature outside of destroying its exoskeleton, but given its size surely it was stronger than that. Even the wolves around where she had awoken had put up a better fight. The worst thing about it had been its ear-rupturing shriek, Jareth's spell posed more of a threat.

With the battle over and the group dividing, Nox was left with both Jareth and, well, whatever that creepy monstrosity was. Pierre gave her the creeps, and though she wasn't about to clash with him over it, she would have much rathered joined the others. Alas, doing so at this point would leave the frontline far too weak given the fact the main swarm could arrive relatively soon. For now, it seemed, Nox was stuck with the friendly-fire mad Jareth and the eldritch horror that was Pierre. Lovely.

Hopping down from the bug's dead corpse Nox was quick to inspect her sword, thankfully it hadn't been damaged in the battle, her clothing, on the other hand, had been covered in some of the beast's blood. Something that was less than ideal but tolerable. With Jareth inspecting the felled beast and Pierre handling the situation with the other, Nox decided now was as good a time as she'd get to discuss what had just happened with her ally. "I want to thank you for blocking the creatures charge, however, let it be known you endangered the group with that spell of yours. I would suggest that in future you inform us of any actions or spells you intend to make that may impact us. I have no intention of dying here today. Am I understood?"

Nox's eyes followed the man as she spoke and returned her sword to its sheath. Her manner of speech was monotonous, it carried no ill will and her eyes made such obvious. She was merely a direct individual. One who had every reason to say what she had given the sand nearly caught her too. "You fight well, ready yourself for the next wave. We know not when the others will return or when the enemy may arrive"
Clyvelle Beetlebuggo

 

[Faynorae]

Time: 14:24
Weather: Partially Cloudy, Warm, Slight Breeze
Location: Far Southeastern Borders of Ryke, The Sadek County, Aubade Forest, West of Haeddre Village

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• Out Of Character
• Ability Analysis

• Mentions ✿ Jareth - Clyvelle | Pierre - Beetlebuggo | Nox - Uasal | Shael - TheTimePiece | Connor - Renny | Ruin - conman2163 | Arkh - Valkan
  
  
  Please be aware that this is a World's Training RP. Thus, it will have the same or a similar level of difficulty to a World's RP. This excludes Player Character Death and Maiming.​
  
  Combat Notes:
  
  • Please display your [Actions] at the end of your post. You have three [Actions].
  • Without the [Fast] Skill, you are able to move 30 feet per action of movement.
  • After every move, you would need to use 1 [Action] to Aim. If you do not aim, your range attack will be penalised.
    
    If the ability has the [Steady Hands] Skill of the same grade as the ability, you are not penalised, and can move without aiming to use a ranged attack.​
    Magical ranged attacks require the [Focus] Skill instead.​
  • A character cannot use or cannot have used Movement [Actions] while casting a spell. (Any ability with the [Magic] skill in it, is assumed to be a spell.)
    
    If the spell has the [Focus] Skill of the same grade as the spell, you are not subjected to this limitation.​
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  Cooldowns
  
  
  E Grade Abilities​
  Jareth Fletcher​
  • 
    Ability: [Quicksand] - 0 Post Cooldown
  Connor Erland​
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    Ability: [Sonic Strike] - 0 Post Cooldown
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Battle!

The bug lay still as Jareth inspected its corpse. Its horrible bodily fluids began to immediately give off a foul odour. The smell was worse than a rotting body. So disgusting in fact, that if it were to stain the grass or if the heaths were to breathe it in, they would die within a matter of a mere second. Underneath the cracked exoskeleton of the insectoid creature were wet tissue and mush which resembled organs.

The shot from Shael's bow would strike the bug's exposed organs(?), Its mushy tissue tearing and bursting as a horrid fluid spilt from its broken body. The bug shrieked, its writhing hind legs falling flat as it seemingly became still.

[Shael's [Attack]; [Steady Hands] F(1) + [Precision] C(4) + [Eclipse Lunen Elf Catalyst Bow] F(1) = (6)]

The horribly stenched liquid seeped onto the grass, and seemingly killed it. The grass quickly became colourless, melting away and leaving behind nothing but dirt. Just as Arkh, Connor, and Shael left, the remaining three would hear a loud hiss coming from where Pierre stood(?). Three bugs dashed to the now-dead bug and quickly began to feast on its corpse. They ripped and tore at it ruthlessly, while paying no mind to the remaining group.

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Every square tile on the blue grid is equivalent to 1 foot.​

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Despite Ruin's attempts, the butterfly effortlessly fluttered elegantly, as if it were dancing, through and around his slashes. Ruin lacked both either the [Speed] or the [Precision] to actually attack the butterfly. As Ruin trampled through the bed of Heaths, he could have sworn he heard the shrieks and screeches of something. The painfully hissing. They didn't appreciate the disrespect and lack of care.

While moving through the Forest, Ruin would make it to a much less dense area, and hidden behind trees, he would able to witness events as they unfold. He may even be able to join them as they occur. Once again, three bugs cornered a little girl with brightly coloured hair. She stood on a tree stump, seeming quite terrified. One bug approached from her right, and two bugs approached from her left.

However, it seemed she wasn't as unlucky as the man was. A group of three suddenly came rushing in.

Sunflower♪

Once Arkh, Connor and Shael would arrive, they would see a very familiar young girl with strikingly red braids in the middle of a very adverse situation. Solidi, it was Solidi. Fortunately, it didn't seem like there were any other villagers nearby, but it was curious that she was here in the first place if that was the case. The bugs surrounding the girl were closing in.

It was then that Solidi would notice the three. She turned over and shouted quite loudly, "Adventurers!!" She called out, taking in a big breath, "Have you seen my brother?!" The girl shouted, looking at the group. However, her voice would only make the bugs focus on her much more. Despite being in a very dangerous situation, it was quite clear her attention wasn't focused on her own well-being.

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Every square tile on the blue grid is equivalent to 1 foot.​

 

[Clyvelle]

Jareth Fletcher
| Human | Eyeglass Adept | Ryken Adventurer F | Sandman | Comrade | Sun-Kissed |

Spoiler: Titles

Sandman - character's body is made of sand. Is likely to leave sand behind wherever they go. Has an easier time staying together in moist environments and less windy days. Even when solid, can give off the impression they may blow away at any moment.
Comrade - character has proved themselves to be a good ally and approachable. Character will have easier time convincing others to team up with their cause or to allow him to join theirs. More likely to join a cause that isn't worth joining too, however.
Sun-Kissed - character has a new found fascination with the Leilosis faith. Will suffer in social situations with those that despise the followers of the Sun God. Will excel in social situations with Sun God followers.

Observing the bug didn't take long. Though Jareth looked, he did not have the necessary knowledge to infer a great deal from what he saw. His eyes did curiously wander over the remaining intact eye of the insectoid, though, studying its shape and details. This last observatory moment would be cut short, however, when Nox began speaking to him.

Her words were critical but lacked the venom with which he had been addressed in times past by very opinionated customers. Even so, Jareth could feel a part of him recoil, which manifested as a bit of black sand flaking away from his neck and shoulder. The remnants of an involuntary response learned from tolerated abuse in the life he thought of as normal before Michael had saved him.

This was not that life.

Aside from the puff of sand, Jareth remained stoic as Nox said her piece. The old him would have probably been incapable of doing so, but now it seemed the place where he kept his emotions was buried far deeper than it ever could have been in his body of flesh.

"Understood."

It was then that the rapid staccato of the insectoids filled the air again as the original two were replaced with three fresh specimens. Rather than charge for Jareth, Nox, or even Pierre who was practically adjacent, they decisively pounced on their fallen. Tearing into the carcass only spread the putrid ichor further, staining the sand even more with splatter.

"An interesting choice." Jareth commented as he watched them. "You suppose if we stepped back they would devour this one as well? Save the village some cleanup that way."

Actions: --

Cooldowns: --

Calculations: --

 

[conman2163]

Ruin, the Flesh that Hates​

Faynorae Clyvelle Beetlebuggo Uasal Renny Bakuyoshi TheTimePiece

The flesh monster was upset that it was not able to eat the butterfly but did not spend much time on the issue. It was not terribly important and there were other more pressing issues. Ruin crouched and observed the three adventurers and the insects. There was a chance here that these adventurers might be able to kill these things. Then he could eat them. While he hated anything that moved he was not above using them as a temporary ally of convenience. He could always turn on them later if he wanted. On the other hand, he could also assist the insects in destroying the village. If the three adventurers were dead, given the abilities of the insect he had just met, this place would likely be overrun. Seconds passed as he tensed, then he exploded forward towards the adventurers. In a burst of movement he moved up and past them, then jumped at the closest insects. He attacked it with reckless abandon from behind, all talons and teeth and fury. He did not expect to damage the creature but he thought he might be able to at least distract one of them.


Actions:

Moves to the closest creature [Movement, Actions 1&2]
Attacks closest creature. [Attack, Action 3]

 

[Valkan]

Arkh Jager
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Once Arkh and his teammates arrived at the source of the scream, he quickly noticed that none other than Solidi was in need of help. Arkh was about to run to her aid, when an unsightly mass of flesh entered the scene at full speed from behind them and attacked one of the bugs. There was no time to sit there and think things thoroughly, or there could be casualties. Simple and to the point, Arkh exclaimed "Archer! Keep an eye on the flesh monster in case it starts going after us or civilians! Swordsman! On me!"

With the basic layout of a plan explained, Arkh dashed ahead, running at full speed towards the bug that was being attacked by the flesh monster. As soon as it was parallel to the two atrocities and, while trying to be in good terms with the helping... flesh, Arkh would thrust forward with the intent of piercing through its head, then slicing forward into the eyes. Preferably, through a thinner layer of armor.

Actions:
1. Interaction with others.
2. Move towards the closest bug.
3. Attack said bug [Steel Bastard Sword B] while attempting (if possible) to not harm the mass of flesh.

 

[TheTimePiece]

Shael Xyvern
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Shael was caught off guard by many things this time around, first how much disregard Solidi seemed to have for her general safety to ask about that in a time like this. Secondly suddenly the fleshy monster came running out behind them and started attacking one of the insects. No indeed the lune elf had no idea where Solidi's brother was but that didn't matter all to much at the moment when her own life was in danger of being taken away. Thankfully it looked like the fleshy monster was fighting the other monster for now.

Shael then saw Arkh jump into action and attack the nearest bug as well, hopefully he wasn't going to slash the both of them in the process. She couldn't waste any time talking lest the bugs took notice of her too.

She moved south one square after Arkh had moved and started attacking the insect, before she took out a Lunen elf arrow from her quiver and strung it before using Stealth Shot Figuring she'd have a better chance the less likely the insects saw her as something alive and a threat. She hoped that the pair would see that they couldn't leave Solidi defenseless on the flank, as she took aim for the eye, this time on the farthest insect and took aim, before firing. At the very least she hoped that the farthest one getting hit would distract the 2nd closest one long enough for them to respond to it or for it to come toward them instead of at Solidi. She felt the pressure as her heart beat increased, she couldn't afford to screw this up, there were lives at risk.

Only after she took her shot did she respond since it wasn't as vital she was quiet any long with the shot taken.

"There's still two of them on her flank, we need to stall all of these so that she can escape." She called back.

Hoping that someone there would take the hint that she could only attack one of them at a time at her level, and that one of the two guys might need to start engaging the 2nd closest one to Solidi, since Shael wasn't sure where the insect's attention would fall, because if it wasn't them at this point, there was as serious chance of this all going to hell in a hand basket real fast.

Actions: 1.After Arkh start's attacking insect, move south one foot, then one foot toward farthest away insect.
2. Try to use Stealth Shot on farthest away insect toward one of it's eyes if possible.

Faynorae Renny Valkan Clyvelle Beetlebuggo Uasal Bakuyoshi conman2163

 

[Renny]

Connor Erland
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Arriving closer at the source of the scream heard earlier, Connor would find none other than their first real contact upon arriving at the village, Solidi. What’s more pressing however is the fact that she was already being surrounded by the same kind of bugs that they had been fighting against just a few moments before.

Connor was just about to run ahead towards the bugs when the sudden appearance of a brand new fleshy creature moving past them momentarily stopped him in his tracks. He leveled his katana towards the creature, confused as it started to engage with one of the bugs before them. He was not comfortable at considering that an ally, but at the moment they could definitely use all the help they can get with the added variable of needing to get Solidi out of danger. It seems like the two others that is moving in with him at least thought the same as they started their attack.

Sounding out an agreement as Arkh moved in, Connor dashed as fast as he could towards the bugs and the redhead [1], opting to get Solidi out of reach from the monsters as a priority. “Stand back!” he said, trying to push her behind him to the north [2], in the hopes that the surrounding buildings would serve as obstruction enough to stall the bugs trying to get to them.

As much as Connor wanted to help get rid of the enemy as soon as possible, he can’t deny the apprehension he now feels knowing the results of his previous go at combat with the bugs. He can keep his katana in front of him however, take swings at what gets close, in a bid to keep them away, or at the very least serve as a distraction to slow them down [3].

Actions:
[1] - Move towards Solidi
[2] - Push her towards the north between the buildings, and stand at the south side in an attempt to shield her
[3] - Focus on defending(?) against the bugs

 

[Uasal]

Nox Bloodraven

Nox was surprised to see another group of insects appear so soon after the others had been dispatched. Clearly, the main body of the force was closing fast, the group already had to contend with less than optimal set-up time but now, now it seemed as though set-up of any kind would need to be done on the fly. Though with set-up in mind, what Jareth had to say gave Nox an idea. Using the corpses as bait in combination with the sand spell Jareth had previously cast, could prove rather devastating. It had utterly destroyed the exoskeleton of the previous combatant after all. With some clever manoeuvring and combined attacks, this battle might very well become trivialised.

"Jareth, We should back up and allow the insects to feast on the second corpse. Cleanup aside, you should be able to cast that spell again on all three correct? If you do so and then dispel it before I engage, it could prove quite the deadly combo attack. What do you say? Shall we try it? If we take up a position just over that little log bridge, we should be safe from your spell and be close enough that I can swiftly engage thereafter.".

Clyvelle Faynorae

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[Beetlebuggo]

Pierre Rothel - [(Nox)] Uasal [(Jareth)] Clyvelle // Faynorae
Actions: (Movement backwards 13 feet to Nox and Jareth’s position)
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For one thing, Pierre hadn’t thought the first wave would consist of 2 of these.. large purple abominations, on this front. Then again they must’ve been likely on different routes or their assault was only commencing. On the topic, it seemed Arkh’s attack, plus Shael’s shot had quickly dispatched of that bug he was aiming to assist with. An inner critisism being that if he needed to help, then he had to be faster. Another note to make was the period of time that which, presumably Jareth’s attack, had unintentionally partially caught him and others in the quicksand-like area, but luckily it seemed to end without major damage to other allies. With this first wave over, Pierre saw to it that he should regroup-

‘..?’

Pierre’s thoughts were quickly interrupted via the sudden scream of a female back towards the village. And as quick as that was heard, Arkh, Shael, and Connor had gone to investigate. Pierre internally had some apprehension on the matchup though..

For one, he knew that Jareth was quite possibly a formidable persom who has his fair share of experience.. but more oriented to battles like these. He could say the same about Nox, but now that they seem to be more lacking in range. The attack that Jareth had done would seem to cover that range, but it was a formidable risk to others within its range of effect.. It was only to see further in the battle if Jareth had any other tricks up his sleeve.

Then there was himself.. A boxy metal being with floating fists, a tail, mouth and tentacles. To he frank he could see possible ways of fending off the threats, but with nothing much else aside from his body and weight, he couldn’t help but feel he was just not cut out for this just yet..

To hell with it. He can’t just abandon this fight and leave two to fend off god knows how many insects were out there!

‘Out of the fucking gutter smartass! First you pushed away your closest friends out of fear for their safety, don’t add running from a fight due to being underequipped to the list!’ His mind screamed at him in what he couldn’t tell was either a call of encouragement or an apathetic command to do better. He was in this, and no way in hell was he backing out now.

‘Just imagine as though you’re fighting to protect Stonewall from these things.. Make Regula proud..Aria Too..!’

His hands balled into determined fists as Pierre looked around, now seeing 3 more bugs come by and feast on the remains of their fallen. Taking this chance, Pierre took to moving back to where Nox and Jareth were, where they seemed to be observing another bug’s corpse.

“Plans for engaging against the new wave, Sir and Ma’am?” He asked the two.

 

[Faynorae]

Time: 14:25
Weather: Partially Cloudy, Warm, Slight Breeze
Location: Far Southeastern Borders of Ryke, The Sadek County, Aubade Forest, West of Haeddre Village

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• Out Of Character
• Ability Analysis

• Mentions ✿ Jareth - Clyvelle | Pierre - Beetlebuggo | Nox - Uasal | Shael - TheTimePiece | Connor - Renny | Ruin - conman2163 | Arkh - Valkan
  
  
  Please be aware that this is a World's Training RP. Thus, it will have the same or a similar level of difficulty to a World's RP. This excludes Player Character Death and Maiming.​
  
  Combat Notes:
  
  • Please display your [Actions] at the end of your post. You have three [Actions].
  • Without the [Fast] Skill, you are able to move 30 feet per action of movement.
  • After every move, you would need to use 1 [Action] to Aim. If you do not aim, your range attack will be penalised.
    
    Magical ranged attacks require the [Focus] Skill instead.​
  • A character cannot use or cannot have used Movement [Actions] while casting a spell. (Any ability with the [Magic] skill in it, is assumed to be a spell.)
    
    If the spell has the [Focus] Skill of the same grade as the spell, you are not subjected to this limitation.​
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  Cooldowns
  
  Nothing to see here.
  

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Battle!

While Jareth, Pierre and Nox stood continuing to discuss plans, the bugs which were ravenously feasting on the corpse of their kin were beginning to quickly finish up. When the group of bugs were finished, nothing but a patch of withered grass was left behind, and they turned to look toward the group. Due to the positions of the trio, the bugs were unable to see the other bug's corpse.

As such, all three of the bugs quickly dashed toward them. Moving 15 feet, 14 feet, and 15 feet again respectively. The first bug went for nox, extending its thistle-like leg out as if it were a spear in an attempt to pierce her torso. Due to Nox's lack of armour, the attack will deal significant damage if it connects.

The second and third bugs instead chose to target the larger thing. Being Pierre. The second bug extended out its leg similarly to the bug that attacked Nox, thrusting forward in an attempt to pierce Pierre. Again, as if it were a pattern, the third bug again would extend out its leg in an attempt to this time [Penetrate] through Pierre's defences.

The third bug's attack seemed a bit more dangerous than the other two's attacks. While the bugs were suddenly attacking them, the trio would be able to notice that they were slightly different from the last wave. They seemed bigger. They also seemed tougher.

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Field Analysis

Bug 1

• A1 - Move 15 feet East, toward the trio.
• A2 - [Attack] Nox with Natural Weapon [Sharp Left Leg] (??)

Bug 2

• A1 - Move 16 feet East, toward the trio.
• A2 - [Attack] Pierre with Natural Weapon [Sharp Left Leg] (??)

Bug 3

• A1 - Move 15 feet East, toward the trio.
• A2 - [Attack] Pierre with Fighting Style Technique [?] (??) [Penetrate]

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Meanwhile.

As Ruin would have expected, due to the bug's hardened natural armour, he would do barely any form of damage without some skill or ability. However, he did indeed succeed in his attempt to distract it. The single bug took its attention off of the brightly coloured young girl and turned to the source of this thing which had touched it. In its distraction, it would be hit by the impact of Arkh's sword blow.

[Arkh's [Attack]; [Steel Bastard Sword] B(5) + [Strength] A(6) = (11)]
= [Arkh's [Attack] (11) - Bug 1's [???} ?(?) = 9]
= [Arkh's [Attack] (9) - Bug 1's [Exoskeleton] ?(?)]
= [Bug 1's [Exoskeleton] Broken | Arkh's [Attack] (7)]​

Arkh and Ruin would be able to notice something about these bug's upon getting closer. Firstly, they seem a bit larger than the other two that they had encountered. As Arkh's blade collided with its exoskeleton, he'd notice it would seemingly put a bit of resistance to his attack. Despite that, it still broke apart and shattered like other bugs' [Natural Armors].

With the armour broken, Arkh's blade would slam into the bug's mushy inner tissue, causing it to burst violently. Its disgusting inner fluids splashed onto the grassy floor, sizzling, as it began to wither away. Its broken body fell limp to the floor.

[Shael's [Attack]; [Eclipse Lunen Elf Catalyst Bow] F(1) + [Precision] C(4) + [Stealth Shot] F(1) = (6)]
= [Shael's [Attack] (6) - Bug 1's [???} ?(?) = 4]
= [Shael's [Attack] (4) - Bug 1's [Exoskeleton] ?(?)]
= [Bug 1's [Exoskeleton] Broken | Shael's [Attack] (2)]​

As Shael's arrow flew past the fleshy thing from the depths of not even hell and Arkh and into the second bug. It seemingly missed its shot, not particularly hitting the eyes... At all. It did however stick into and through the bug's tough armour, causing it to crack and shatter in the middle of its head. Shattering that part, and revealing it's horrid insides which were now adorned with an arrow that pierced through it.

The bug would screech loudly, galloping as it ran toward the red-headed girl. However, luckily for the young girl, Connor would push her, grunting as she fell to the side, sparing her from probably instantaneous death.

[Connor's [Defense]; [Katana] F(1) + [Strength] E(2) = (3)]
= [Bug 2's [Attack] (?) - Connor's [Defense] (3)]
= [Tie]​

The bug violently rammed into Connor, causing a bit of recoil itself and knocking the adventurer a bit backwards. (3 Feet respectively.) However, the third bug spared no time dilly-dallying. As the other bug was recovering, It ran forth with shakingly swift steps, extending its sharp leg like a long spear intending to [penetrate] Connor's body.

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Field Analysis

Bug 1

• Dead(?)

Bug 2 - Natural Armor [Broken] | Below Maximum Hit Points.

• A1 - Move 3 feet West, toward Connor.
• A2 - [Attack] Connor with Body (??).

Bug 3

• A1 - Move 5 feet West, toward Connor.
• A2 - [Attack] Connor with Fighting Style Technique [?] (??) [Penetrate]

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[Valkan]

Arkham Koenig
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Arkham observed for a mere instant the giant bug's death, and spent yet another one on the fleshy mass. Though he didn't do much more for them, one was against their fellow monsters, the other one was dead. That is all he needed to know, for now. Back on the battle with the others, Arkham saw as the two bugs tried to overwhelm the fellow swordsman (Connor). As the second one who tried to strike the swordsman down, Arkham was enveloped in a mist of shadows, and he closed the small gap between the three of them in a couple of speedy steps, attacking from the swordsman's left. It was a blurry [Penetrating] strike to the head, which yet again, aligned with its eyes [Shadow Speed Slicer E]

Taking the momentum from his previous attack, Arkham ran towards the one the Archer (Shael) had wounded and was pushed backwards by the clash. Taking advantage of this one being focused on the other swordsman, Arkham thrusted his blade straight into one of the exposed eyes of the creature. A thought faintly came to mind. The armor of these ones was tougher than the ones they met north... Or was it just his imagination?

Actions:

1. Do a [Shadow Speed Slicer] with [Steel Bastard Sword B] aimed at Bug 3's face
2. Run the distance between himself and Bug 2
3. Perform a thrusting attack with [Steel Bastard Sword B] heading for Bug 2's head

CDs:

Grade E: 1/1

 

[Clyvelle]

Jareth Fletcher
| Human | Eyeglass Adept | Ryken Adventurer F | Sandman | Comrade | Sun-Kissed |

Spoiler: Titles

Sandman - character's body is made of sand. Is likely to leave sand behind wherever they go. Has an easier time staying together in moist environments and less windy days. Even when solid, can give off the impression they may blow away at any moment.
Comrade - character has proved themselves to be a good ally and approachable. Character will have easier time convincing others to team up with their cause or to allow him to join theirs. More likely to join a cause that isn't worth joining too, however.
Sun-Kissed - character has a new found fascination with the Leilosis faith. Will suffer in social situations with those that despise the followers of the Sun God. Will excel in social situations with Sun God followers.

The woman was up for Jareth's experiment, but her vision for the plan was much more thought out than Jareth's "wait and see what happens" approach. Funny. In his day job as an eyeglass artisan, Jareth was detail oriented as well. Meticulous, even. When it came to fighting, however, he was more about experimenting and observing.

Regardless of who planned what with however much detail put into said plan, the insectoids abruptly finished cannibalizing their fallen and moved to attack. Only now did two of them seem interested in assaulting the tank, which had moved away in the interim of their meal. The third, however, was an opportunist which sought to lodge its appendage in the back of the maiden as she strategized with Jareth.

What followed was a two-part kneejerk reaction where Jareth, surprised by the sudden and swift blindside on Nox, retaliated with a rushed attack that manifested with excessive force. As the bug thrust its leg out to impale Nox, Jareth swiped his left arm in a horizontal arc in front of him from right to left,

"Sidewinder Strikes!"


causing the sand left on the ground from his former attack to attempt to suddenly blast the bug sideways into/on top of its compatriots. Then Jareth hoisted his right knee to his chest and performed a gratuitous stomp,

"Pillar of Judgment!"

causing the sand to rapidly coalesce into three hefty columns that then attempted to plummet down onto the insectoids, driving into the ground even after impact.

Actions: 1. Attack on Nox's bug, 2. Attack on all three bugs

Cooldowns: E (0/1), D (0/2)

Calculations:
Sidewinder Strikes [Magic E, Domain F (Targets 1, Selective, Knockback, Penetrating, Deflect)]
INT C (4) + Sidewinder Strikes E (2) + Catalyst D (3) = 9

Falling Star [Magic D, Domain E (Targets 3, Selective, Duration, Penetrating, Blight, Continuing)]
INT C (4) + Falling Star D (3) + Catalyst D (3) = 10

 

[Uasal]

~'Nox'~

Nox didn't have much time to carry out her plan as the three insectoids rapidly devoured their fallen comrade in record time. Fortunately, though the tank had moved closer in the meantime and the trio were now able to present a united front. With a bug making a b-line for Nox while the other two targeted the tank, there was little time to take up an advantageous position, indeed were the strike to land Nox was certain she'd be very badly injured at least. That said, before she could react, Jareth had intervened with a flurry of blows. Throwing hit after hit at the beast in an attempt to knock it back. Something Nox decided to trust in.

The man's previous attack had been devastating and so, Nox believed it was worth the risk to commit to an attack of her own as opposed to a defence.

Sheathing her sword, Nox quickly drew it once again, unleashing her most powerful attack toward the beast's eyes. An attack that if successful would spread both Ice and bleed to those foes within reach and even beyond. The true power of a moon-blessed vampire unleashed in but a single strike. Would it work or would the target simply tank it? That was yet to be seen. After all, her last hit had been against a target whose armour had already been demolished.

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Actions: 3/3

Attack on Bug attacking Nox, Selective spread effects: All three bugs.

• [Vampiris Lunaris] - F - [Accurate], [Drain Vitality], [Vampiric], [Area 5ft], [Blight = Ice], [Continuing = Bleed], [Contagion = Ice], [Spreading = Bleed], [Penetrating], [Multidimensional], [Incapacitating], [Selective], [Incurable] [Hot Shot]- Nox's ultimate technique. Sheathing her sword, Nox quickly draws it once again to devastating effect, unleashing a powerful attack that spreads both Ice and bleeding to those foes within reach and beyond. The true power of a moon-blessed vampire unleashed in but a single strike. Nox's blade is drawn and returned to its sheath with such speed an untrained eye might not even register it being drawn at all. 0 Post cooldown/3 Action - [Moonblade Sword] E + Strength D + [Vampiris Lunaris] F = 6 Base Combat Effectiveness

Clyvelle Faynorae Beetlebuggo