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Tales of Alidaire: The Struggle

Discussion in 'Statistical Roleplays' started by Masquerade, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. Mai simply sighed as Kat replied this. She could have said a nasty retort, but it would feel hypocritical. She remembered the words of Nothus, about how they were all in the same bind she was, more or less willing didn't matter. They all had their morals- even Helena- and no matter how agreeing they seemed to this mission, surely they didn't like it...

    Her gaze narrowed on Alexandra as she willingly agreed to accept this 'kitsune' into the group. Her mouth opened, a protest ready to echo out. But then she realized that she had no real opinion about it. Hikari and this woman Kat seemed welcoming, all others seemed defensive, but Mai seemed... neutral. Did she care? The answer emanated 'no' in her mind. Of course she wouldn't care; upon helping this motley group, all that had happened was an insult to her teachings and a mocking to her morals. She could care less what happened to this group... right? She scoffed to herself, not wasting a moment on it anymore and letting out a chuckle to the welcoming of this stumbling citizen. "Well, at least we have bait if trouble comes along," she remarked in the lightest tone she could make for such a twisted comment. She then stopped herself for a moment. Why did I just say that?

    She shook her head again, directing her gaze past the group and to the castle. Business was business, and already the clock had ticked away long enough. Soon the guards and knights would start dispersing, slowly returning to their original positions in which would definitely not be a good thing to them. She gripped the handle of her blade, going back over to the gates and looking back to the rest. "Everything's clear," she finally said, implying the 'report' of her stakeout, "So let's not waste anymore time. I assume most won't stick around too long to stare at bodies."
     
  2. "Mai is right. We need to move. We've spent too much time here," Alexandra said, rushing off along the path towards the castle expecting the others to follow. She was the only one who knew where the door leading down to the storage room was anyway.

    "I'm Kat. The noble rushing off towards the castle you already know is Her Highness Alexandra. The one who was going to shoot an arrow through your neck is Helena. The one with the mace is Hikari. The woman I've not met until now is Mai," Kat sputtered out the introductions hastily without hardly taking a breath. Taking in some air, she began to sprint after Alexandra. "Better follow if you don't want to get left behind!" With that said, the others were forced to tail after the noble, keeping Stry in the middle of their formation so that he couldn't escape if he decided to make a break for it. Kat stayed near the front trying to keep an eye on Alexandra as the noble dashed through the gaudy, aureate halls of the castle. It seemed that she was heading off towards the west wing. They all managed to make it to a rather grandiose hall with stairs leading up to the second floor, but in the distance was a rather small, nondescript door that was apparently being heavily guarded for some reason.

    "But that's...that's the door to the storage room. Why would they be guarding it? URRRGH! They are hiding something down there! Those guards must be in league with whoever is hurting my uncle!" the noble shouted causing the attention of the guards to instantly shift towards her and the others. They were readying her weapons and Alexandra wasted no time and whipping her own out. "Oh you think you can intimidate me? I'm not the same noble I was the other night when I was set upon by bandits. I'll run this blade through your hearts if I have to. I'm saving this country!"

    "That's all well and good, Your Highness, but let's try and be a bit more careful about it. You can't save a country if you're dead," Kat quipped as she drew her stringless bow, channeling her mana through it and increasing the cycle of her mana within her body. There appeared to be four guards altogether: two with spears and small shield and the other two with bow and arrow. Magic will probably work wonders on the spear men. I'll make short work of them first, she thought, entering a battle stance.

    Chapter 02-C: The Expected

    Location: Archaea Castle - West Hall

    Objective: Defeat all enemies!

    Background: ~Resolve to Move Forward~

    {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
    {d} { } {A} { } {S} { } { } {C} {w} C
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {-} {-} {-} D
    {w} { } {H} { } {J} { } {s} {s} {s} E
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {s} {s} {s} F
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {w} {w} G
    {w} { } { } {A} { } { } {w} {-} {-} H
    {w} { } { } { } { } {K} {w} {-} {-} I
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} J
    -1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9


    Alexandra (Noble)
    HP: 35/35
    MP: 20/20
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 12
    Def: 5
    Int: 8
    Spr: 7
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells

    Kat (Arcanist) *ARCANE HEART [2]*
    HP: 30/30
    MP: 40/40
    DD: 7/10
    Atk: 2
    Def: 7
    Int: 12
    Spr: 10
    Evade: 6%
    Move: 3 cells

    Arrow (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 55/55
    MP: 45/45
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Striker (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 55/55
    MP: 45/45
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Harold (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 65/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    Jerome (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 65/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    {d} - Basement Door (cannot be occupied)

    {C} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
    Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent. Requires Chest Key x1.)

    {s} - Stairs (cannot be occupied)(inaccessible)
    Trigger Command: Ascend (Climbs stairs to reach the next floor. Range: Adjacent.)

    {-} - Railing/Miscellaneous (cannot be occupied)

    {w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

    Players may start in rows I-J!
     
  3. Mai stopped a few feet from Alexandra, her thirst for a fight swelling as she saw the guards. "Ah, time to enter battle again..." she cooed, gripping her massive blade and pulling it from its sheathe. The thick metal served as a very intimidating symbol as Mai began swinging it around like a toy, smiling widely at the guards. "You have no idea who you're standing in the way of," she mocked, finally done playing and taking a stern fighting stance. Her dragon symbol seemed unusually bright and valiant with her stance as the rush of battle entered her veins, a very slight aura of blue surrounding her. The burning sensation of a fight emanated through her, her eyes ablaze as they lock with each guard in turn. It would no less be a slaughter.

    [Mai starts at I3]
    [Mai's S-Ability: Dragon Rush activates! Bestows haste!]
     
  4. {Helena starts at J5}

    Helena chuckled at Mai's comment, and fully ignored Hikari, in spite of her blatantly placed comment. "Bait? How very... noble, of you, Mai." In truth, Helena could see that she instantly regretted saying the comment the second it came out of her mouth, in spite of the good-natured tone she had spoken it in. As Mai and Alexandra prepared to run into the castle proper, Helena shrugged her shoulders, stringing her bow back upon her shoulders. "Guess 'wasting time' wasn't really one of our objectives, anyways."

    Luckily, so that she didn't have to waste time (or breath) introducing herself to the arrogant little fox-child, Kat introduced her to him. Without so much as a sideways glance, she nodded her head and gave a little bit of a grunt of confirmation upon Kat speaking her name. Helena trusted the arcanist, but she harboured a lot of secrets; it was very clear that she was not tired in any form, despite all of the running they had been doing. She hardly broken a sweat in the dash over here, and now she continued her breakneck pace, following wickedly fast after Mai and Alexandra. She finally looked at Stry, giving him a very stone-faced, perhaps almost icy look. "Just don't get in the way, kid. We've got bigger issues than to wipe your ass if you fall down." A harsh jab at the snotty-nosed kid's tone, despite the apparent closeness in age, and his raggedy appearance.

    With her little - perhaps excessive - piece spoken, she turned and darted off, leaving Stry no time to respond. Helena considered herself in shape, but she was certainly no match in speed for an adrenaline-charged Mai, who had already gotten a considerable head start on her, and the still-enigmatic Kat. She wondered just how much faith could be put in this mission if she didn't trust anyone but the one who she knew the least about - Well, second least, I s'pose. It unnerved her a little bit, but she wanted to help Alexandra. After all, Fate had woven them together, regardless of how little approval Helena could show the Fates for their taste in companionship.

    She saw the others come to a halt, which was just a little annoying. "MORE roadblocks? Bloody..." she stopped, hearing Alexandra mention that she was not the defenseless little girl she was just a couple nights ago. Helena smiled at this, "Right on, majesty. You've got the spirit!" She removed her bow once more, readying herself for just another average fight with some petty guards. Not that she really minded fighting her way through these things, but it was nice to know that Alexandra had no reservations about taking these guards out.
     
  5. Their way was blocked by four men guarding a door--the supposed storage room as Alexandra noted. While this essentially meant they would have to fight their way out as usual, it did also mean that their way was set. Hikari stopped, catching her breath shortly as she drew her carved, wooden mace. The blue crystal glimmered as it caught and reflected the surrounding lights, and the White Knight readied her own Mana in case it would be needed. She eyed the mesh of fox and human which was Stry, then back at the guards in front of them. Hikari sighed, I guess he is here for something...


    Hikari starts at I5.
     
  6. The kitsune listened intently to the introductions given by the one he now knew as Kat. When the girl finished, he grinned. "Thank you. It's good to know someone in this group feels like being civil." An indirect shot at the others, but spoken jokingly. Stry simply chuckled at Helena's remark, running along with the others until he was able to give a somewhat late response; "I'll keep that in mind, Helena." He said nothing more as they ran.

    The time came when they found themselves blockaded. Storage room, hm? The kitsune thought. Well, well, if castle guards are blocking them... I suppose they aren't up to any good, after all. Laughing slightly at the thought, he took his position somewhat away from the others, fanning out his five tails behind him. The sphere at the central tail glowed slightly brighter for a moment. "Well, ladies, I hope you don't mind if I'm a tad rusty for now," Strytor said conversationally even as he sized up the foes, "I haven't had a good fight in a long time."

    [Strytor starts at J2.]
     
  7. Chapter 02-C: The Expected

    Location: Archaea Castle - West Hall

    Objective: Defeat all enemies!

    Background: ~Resolve to Move Forward~

    {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
    {d} { } {A} { } {S} { } { } {C} {w} C
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {-} {-} {-} D
    {w} { } {H} { } {J} { } {s} {s} {s} E
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {s} {s} {s} F
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {w} {w} G
    {w} { } { } {A} { } { } {w} {-} {-} H
    {w} { } {M} { } {I} {K} {w} {-} {-} I
    {w} {S} { } { } {H} { } {w} {-} {-} J
    -1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9


    Alexandra (Noble)
    HP: 35/35
    MP: 20/20
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 12
    Def: 5
    Int: 8
    Spr: 7
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells

    Kat (Arcanist) *ARCANE HEART [2]*
    HP: 30/30
    MP: 40/40
    DD: 7/10
    Atk: 2
    Def: 7
    Int: 12
    Spr: 10
    Evade: 6%
    Move: 3 cells

    Helena (Rookie Bowman)
    HP: 40/40
    MP: 30/30
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 14
    Def: 5
    Int: 2
    Spr: 6
    Evade: 8%
    Move: 3 cells

    Mai (Dragon Apprentice) *HASTE*
    HP: 30/30
    MP: 40/40
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 12
    Def: 6
    Int: 4
    Spr: 5
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    Strytor (Kitsune)
    HP: 15/15
    MP: 30/30
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 1
    Def: 3
    Int: 6
    Spr: 3
    Evade: 2%
    Move: 3 cells

    Hikari (White Knight) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 40/40
    MP: 35/35
    DD: 10/10
    Atk: 12
    Def: 11
    Int: 10
    Spr: 5
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells

    Arrow (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 55/55
    MP: 40/40
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Striker (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 55/55
    MP: 40/40
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Harold (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 65/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    Jerome (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 65/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    {d} - Basement Door (cannot be occupied)

    {C} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
    Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent. Requires Chest Key x1.)

    {s} - Stairs (cannot be occupied)(inaccessible)
    Trigger Command: Ascend (Climbs stairs to reach the next floor. Range: Adjacent.)

    {-} - Railing/Miscellaneous (cannot be occupied)

    {w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

    Player Phase 1!

    Alexandra moves to E4.

    "All right, let's get this started," Alexandra said, intent on getting down stairs to investigate the storage room. Now more than ever she felt as though there was something disastrous going. She couldn't believe the guards were actually standing up to her; they didn't even bat an eye when they readied their weapons against her. Regardless, she was going to make them regret ever turning traitor to the country of Dalmaschior if it was the last thing she did. She dashed forward and skidded to a halt between the two men with the spears--merely castle soldiers. Turning to each one, she performed a very practiced curtsy, feeling energy surge up around her and within her. "Let's have a clean battle, though I can hardly say it will be a fair one," she chimed confidently before readying her saber.

    Alexandra uses Graceful Curtsy! [User ATK +25%][User INT +25%]

    MP: 12/20


    Kat moves to H6.

    Kat attacks Jerome! 13 Fire Dmg! (INT)

    "I tell her to be careful and she skips delightfully into trouble," Kat said with a sigh, shaking her head as she took a step forward. "I almost admire her for what could be either bravery or recklessness." Raising her bow and taking aim at the soldier who was just within her line of sight, she began to pull back on a string that was not there, a blazing arrow of fire taking form in the air. When it seemed the strain became too much, Kat loosed it and watched the flaming projectile soar through the air with the deadly intent of striking her target. She kept her bow at the ready, but the thoughts overwhelmed her mind and she felt a bit sick to her stomach. Why am I so apprehensive to see what's down in this storage room...? Is it because....? No, stop thinking that way, Kat, she scolded herself in her mind, trying to regain her focus.
     
  8. Mai watched as immediately Alexandra charged between the two soldiers, a reckless move for sure. Mai noted the guards, their eyes unwavering despite Alexandra being with them. It was obvious they were under a different power, not even regarding Alexandra as anything close to royalty. This only made Mai smirk. That means I don't have to go easy at all, She thought. She could finally go by the way of "If challenged, the challenger will only get what they already knew they would receive", a quote she had thought of herself upon which she applied to her battles. Of which she was going to apply to this battle.

    She could feel more energy surge through her, but she could feel the others had grown considerably without her aid. Her mind flashed to the potions she had retrieved, her hand immediately reaching down and opening the small pouch hidden just behind her dragon insignia. Within moments she had pulled out two potions- both of which seemed immensely aggressive in color and in texture. She smiled, popping the corked lids with her thumbs like nothing and beginning to chug both the potions immediately. The flavor was sharp, piercing as it cascaded down her throat, the feeling of immense, heartless cold. And yet it burned, burned with the heat of fire. She could feel her muscles tense, the weight of her blade becoming considerably lighter. The aura about her grew dramatically, giving her a slight glow of the blue energy. Laughing, she retrieved one more potion, placing it into a personal pocket before ripping the pouch from her person, looking back at the kitsune. "Fox-boy," She called back, "Maybe you'd like to take a few of these to improve your battle. We can't afford a fatality of our newest member," while saying, she tossed the pouch toward him, then lifted her blade Earthbound, starting forward with almost a nonchalant stroll, stopping between one of the archers and one of the guards. "So, who would like to die first?" She smiled, raising her weapon defensively.

    [Mai used Winter's Brutality on herself! Permanently increases ATK by 1!]
    [Mai used Winter's Brutality on herself! Permanently increases ATK by 1!]
    [Mai moves to D2]
     
  9. Strytor glanced over to Mai as the woman addressed him, then reflexively caught the pouch with ease. The nogitsune grinned. "Why, thank you," He replied. "I had no idea you ladies could be accomodating to newcomers." Yet another indirect jab, but nonetheless, Stry picked out a random potion. He wasn't sure what it would do, but he doubted Mai would have neglected to warn him about poison... He shrugged, popping out the cork with a thumb and downing the liquid. Tastes alright, He thought wryly. It took a minute, but quickly Stry felt the effects of the potion- was it increasing his endurance or something...? He flicked his ears at the strange feeling, then proceeded to look in the pouch to see what else was in there, how many potions. Looking up again and watching the others take their actions, the kitsune sidled forward to stop near where Alexandra and Mai had been. It will be interesting to see how they fight... He thought with a chuckle.

    [Strytor uses Sun's Vigor! Max HP +5.
    HP: 20/20
    Strytor moves to H2.]
     
  10. {Helena moves to G5 [J5 - I5 - H5 - G5]}
    {Helena uses Snakebite on Striker (C5)! 14 ATK Damage! Chance of Poison!}
    <MP: 24/30>
    {Helena chains Hydra Poison! Acid Pool Cell formed randomly on one of: (C5, D5, E5, F5)! Denoted
    {A} / Causes 10% Max HP Damage if spawned on a character / Inflicts Poison if Landed or Passed!}
    <MP: 16/30>


    Before she could decide on the best course of action to take with this new formation of guards, Helena heard a small exchange between the new kid and Mai. Something about potions? Power-enhancers, maybe? He'll clearly need all the help he can get... Helena thought to herself. The fox-boy seemed small, defenseless... but he said that he could hold his own. And his resolve was good enough. He was a loose cannon, in the eyes of the rookie bowman, and Alexandra didn't seem to have much trust in him either, which unnerved her even more. She was probably the quickest to trust out of all of them in a normal situation. Perhaps the funniest part of the situation was that Mai, of all people, was taking some illicit potion to boost her strength. This made Helena grin, though she felt she had antagonized the poor girl enough for one day. Gal's got some performance issues... or stage fright, maybe.

    Shrugging the exchange off and shaking her head, Helena looked away from the duo. Stry's comment, as usual, irked her. It had to have been his voice, but something about him just pissed her right off. She channelled this bit of annoyance into concentrating on the battle, and moving past Hikari in front of her. "Well, showtime, little miss silent. Let's ride!" She stepped quickly ahead of the other girl, standing directly between her and the seemingly rogue guards. "Nice shot, Kat!" she said, watching the burning arrow's trajectory. "You'll have to give me a few pointers later o-" she stopped, seeing how pale the woman was. Something up...? she wondered, not daring to say anything to concern the others.

    Instead, she strung an arrow to her bow, readying herself to help out. Hopefully she could take out the far archers before they got close enough to wreak any sort of real havoc... If they're anything like me, at least, it'll be an... interesting battle. She smirked, loosing a venomous arrow, speeding towards the archer. It was dripping with the poison substance that had stricken Allera in the battle before... and hopefully that poison would make its mark once more.
     
  11. Hikari rolled her eyes at Helena's remark, but did not reply... immediately. Casting a sidelong glance at the rest, the White Knight directed her gaze back at the set of guards in front of them--Alexandra was preparing herself, Mai and Stry were apparently drinking some strange kind of potions, Kat's strange uneasiness made her raise an eyebrow momentarily, and Helena had already moved forward to attack.

    "You know," She twirled her weapon around on her hand as a test, eyeing the spear-wielding man, voice adopting a certain degree of amusement as her lips curved into a small smirk, "Maybe you're the one who speaks too much?" and with that, she charged forth. Passing Helena, Hikari suddenly brought Absolute Eye forward as if it was some sort of short sword. The impact was nigh-precise, and despite not actual penetrating the man's armor, the sheer force managed to knock him back.


    Hikari moves to F5 (I5 - H5 - G5 - F5).

    Hikari uses Force Stab on Jerome! 14 Damage!
    MP: 27/35

    Jerome is Pushed Back 2 Cells!
     
  12. R-Ability Blur activates!

    Striker dodges Helena's attack!

    A pool of acid is formed at D5!

    Jerome takes 5 Dmg!

    HP: 60/65

    Jerome dodges Kat's attack!

    Jerome crashes into Striker! 3 Piercing Dmg!

    HP: 57/65

    Striker takes 2 Dmg!

    HP: 53/55

    Jerome lands in the acid pool!

    Jerome is Poisoned!

    Chapter 02-C: The Expected

    Location: Archaea Castle - West Hall

    Objective: Defeat all enemies!

    Background: ~Resolve to Move Forward~

    {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
    {d} { } {A} { } {S} { } { } {C} {w} C
    {w} {M} { } { } {J} { } {-} {-} {-} D
    {w} { } {H} {A} { } { } {s} {s} {s} E
    {w} { } { } { } {I} { } {s} {s} {s} F
    {w} { } { } { } {H} { } {w} {w} {w} G
    {w} {S} { } { } { } {K} {w} {-} {-} H
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} I
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} J
    -1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9


    Alexandra's Graceful Curtsy has 3 turns.

    Enemy Phase.

    Arrow moves to B4.

    Arrow uses Stone on Mai! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [Reduces target Move by 2 cells]

    MP: 32/40

    Striker moves to B5.

    Striker uses Stone on Alexandra! 11 Dmg! (ATK) [Reduces target Move by 2 cells]

    MP: 32/40

    Harold moves to D3.

    Harold attacks Alexandra! 2 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

    Jerome moves to E6.

    Jerome attacks Hikari! 2 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

    {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
    {w} { } { } {A} {S} { } { } { } {w} B
    {d} { } { } { } { } { } { } {C} {w} C
    {w} {M} {H} { } {A} { } {-} {-} {-} D
    {w} { } { } {A} { } {J} {s} {s} {s} E
    {w} { } { } { } {I} { } {s} {s} {s} F
    {w} { } { } { } {H} { } {w} {w} {w} G
    {w} {S} { } { } { } {K} {w} {-} {-} H
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} I
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} J
    -1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9


    Jerome is Poisoned for 3 turns.

    Player Phase 2!

    Alexandra (Noble)
    HP: 21/35
    MP: 12/20
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 12 --- 15
    Def: 5
    Int: 8 --- 10
    Spr: 7
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells --- 1 cell

    Kat (Arcanist) *ARCANE HEART [2]*
    HP: 30/30
    MP: 40/40
    DD: 7/10
    Atk: 2
    Def: 7
    Int: 12
    Spr: 10
    Evade: 6%
    Move: 3 cells

    Helena (Rookie Bowman)
    HP: 40/40
    MP: 16/30
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 14
    Def: 5
    Int: 2
    Spr: 6
    Evade: 8%
    Move: 3 cells

    Mai (Dragon Apprentice) *HASTE*
    HP: 25/30
    MP: 40/40
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 14
    Def: 6
    Int: 4
    Spr: 5
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells --- 1 cell

    Strytor (Kitsune)
    HP: 15/20
    MP: 30/30
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 1
    Def: 3
    Int: 6
    Spr: 3
    Evade: 2%
    Move: 3 cells

    Hikari (White Knight) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 38/40
    MP: 29/35
    DD: 10/10
    Atk: 12
    Def: 11
    Int: 10
    Spr: 5
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells

    Arrow (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 55/55
    MP: 32/40
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Striker (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 53/55
    MP: 32/40
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Harold (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 65/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    Jerome (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%* *POISON [11]*
    HP: 46/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    {d} - Basement Door (cannot be occupied)

    {C} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
    Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent. Requires Chest Key x1.)

    {A} - Acid Pool Cell

    {s} - Stairs (cannot be occupied)(inaccessible)
    Trigger Command: Ascend (Climbs stairs to reach the next floor. Range: Adjacent.)

    {-} - Railing/Miscellaneous (cannot be occupied)

    {w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)


    Alexandra moves to D4.

    Alexandra flinched as the arrow came her way, exploding suddenly causing heavy chunks of earthen rubble to crash into her legs making her yelp in pain, not to mention getting prodded with a lance didn't do anything to assuage it. She was about to rush the archer when she realized her legs hurt so much--moving to quickly was impossible now. Instead, she took a careful step forward, crouching down as easily as she could before springing into the air. The pain made her hiss as she ascended, but she was able to do it nonetheless. Energy began to gather on her blade and she brought it down hard on one of the archers' shoulder causing him to fall to his knees with ease under the weight of the sheer power. Alexandra reflexively hopped back a bit, groaning at how much strain was being put on her wounded legs. I hope this clears up soon, she thought in despair. Movement would especially important now that she was out of mana.

    Alexandra uses Servant's Place on Arrow! 18 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Frail][Chance of Apathy]

    MP: 2/20


    Kat moves to H3.

    "You might have jinxed me there, Helena. That shot was nowhere close to hitting the mark," the arcanist called out lightheartedly as she watched the blazing arrow of mana soar right by the mark. Apparently, her troubled thoughts were affecting her aim, so she redoubled the efforts to just focus on the task at hand. Whatever lie in the future was in the future. Now was the present, and it was time to get her shit straight. She saw that Alexandra needed a little reprieve, so she sidled over to the other side of the hall, forming a blazing sphere in her hand before loosing it into the air. She watched the thing soar towards the soldier that was harassing the noble, but whether she hit him or not would be up to whether her efforts to stay focused had come to fruition or not.

    Kat casts Firebolt on Harold! 15 Fire Dmg! (INT) [Chance of Burn]

    MP: 32/40

    Her eyes sharply glanced at the archers. "Helena, those archers seem to be pretty keen at dodging long-range attacks. It's not the archer's way to attack up close, but you might want to give it a try," she offered the advise to her fellow bowman. Judging from their forms and stances, the enemy archers had definitely been trained at fighting other long-range attackers. She was sure that closer attacks would put them into a sticky situation however.
     
  13. Mai let out a grunt of restrained agony as her legs were bombarded by large stones. Not only were some blunt, in which only bruised her legs due to Mai's mountain experience, but many were even sharp, dagger-like rocks that pierced deep into her flesh with the aid of gravity to the heavy stone. It was excruciating beyond anything she'd felt, causing her to fall to one knee. She rested her sword on its tip next to her a moment, knowing what she had to do. Her free hand, which rested on the ground as support, slowly made its way up her leg, feeling the hot blood that seethed from her calf and shuddering. It was obviously a big wound. It only became apparent when she almost yelped out as her hand hit the massive stone protruding from her calf, a good-sized bladed rock pierced deep into her leg. Mai closed her eyes, summoning all the will in her body as she readied herself, her hand slowly gripping around the rock tightly, each little movement sending up a shockwave of pain. She had to rid it. C'mon Mai, do this... She encouraged, then with an agonizing rip, the stone was torn from her leg, leaving a gory wound in place.

    Swiftly Mai took the time to bandage it with what cloth she could tear from her uniform, seeing the light blue coloring stain with crimson red within moments. Her eyes then directed to her other leg, several smaller stones stuck like calluses on her leg and thigh. With no time to waste, she swiftly began pulling the rocks out with a grim vigor, not caring to bandage this leg as she attempted to stand up, successful only by using her sword as a crutch. She then began forward, ignoring the soldier in front of her as her gaze locked to the archer that had done this. He would suffer. Prepare yourself, bitch. Mai called forth her vicious power as she slowly limped to the edge of the basement, readying her blade to its purpose as a weapon instead of a helper to walk as her form glowed with a blue auratic energy, blue flames suddenly bursting about her.

    Then Mai blurred, a flash of blue filling the distance between her form and the archer's. In the moment of this happening, the blue energy smashed into the archer, a blast of powerful energy exploding against him as a mass of blue flames encased him proceeding the explosion. Mai reappeared next to him the moment afterward, blade held forward as blue auratic flames flickered on her form, slowly diminishing as the spectacle of the attack slowly faded, leaving only a small trail of the blue flames behind her, burning on the walls, floor, and ceiling of the basement. Mai's stare dug deep into the archer's flesh as she dared him to make a move, her fighting stance in the moment to inflict damage.



    Mai moves to C2.
    Mai moves to B2.

    Mai uses Hidden Power! 50% ATK boost!

    ATK: 14 --- 21

    [30/40 MP]

    Mai uses Close-In on Arrow! 25 ATK Damage! Mai is placed at B3!

    [22/40 MP]
     
  14. {Helena uses Stasis Shot on Jerome (E6)! 14 ATK Damage! Chance of Immobilize!}
    <MP: 10/30>
    {Helena waits...}


    Both of the arrows - flaming and acid-tipped - soared harmlessly past their own respective targets. "Heh, guess so..." Helena rubbed the back of her neck with some degree of embarrassment. She hadn't meant to jinx Kat's shot, though her own shot missed her mark as well, which made her feel a little less angered by the accidental curse of Kat's abilities. Luckily, the acid of her shot spilled upon one of the men in between her and the bowman, the latter of whom seemed to be almost taunting her. Shit... Guess I shouldn't have opened my mouth. She thought in response to Kat, her cheeks flushing a slight red colour that would more than likely go unnoticed by all present, seeing as they were all preoccupied with their own opponents. Helena shrugged off the miss. After all, Kat seemed to suspect that the archers were ready to dodge on a whim. "Eh." she grunted aloud, looking downwards, "There're other targets."

    She glanced at her bow, almost indifferently. The strange power that seemed to emanate from within it like a heartbeat of power was still going strong. Still working like a charm... though my aim has gone t'shit. Helena thought to herself, almost contorting her face into a deep scowl. As an archer, she was very superstitious about her equipment, and it had been true that she was missing far more now than she had before. Maybe I'm just too predictable. Throw some curveballs, I s'pose.

    Interrupting her trance of studying her weapon, Hikari remarked something to her that caused her to almost burst out in laughter. "Y'know, maybe you're right..." she said, quickly snagging another arrow from her quiver. Instantly, it was nocked to her bow, and she was ready to let it loose, seeing a perfectly open target to her right. Over Hikari's shoulder, it seemed, would be the perfect trajectory. She prodded Hikari with the bow, focusing not on missing the white knight, but simply hitting her target. She and the other girl were not on good terms, and this was fairly clear to all who came in contact. "But then again, at least I've got a spine." The harsh TWANG of the bowstring snapping back into place and releasing the arrow would be vibrating towards Hikari's eardrum as the arrow flew very narrowly past her shoulder, directed at the nearby guard's legs, in an effort to cripple him and prevent him from going anywhere.
     
  15. In a rather agile display of motion, Hikari managed shift forward after being struck twice by the Castle Soldier's lance--steel armor acquiring two new punctures--and, with Absolute Eye surrounded by a faint aura shaped as if it was a sizable sword, she slashed across the man. Briefly, sparks of magic flew as the immaterial power crossed the foe without any sort of contact before flickering out as if it was a flame. It was then the White Knight retreated, watching her own weakening spell take effect... or perhaps failing to do so. Her eyes rested on the azure pyre created by Mai, then at the rest, and finally back at the lance-wielding soldier.

    Ignoring Helena's comeback, but blinking at the whistling of the air as a new arrow soared dangerously close to her ear, Hikari circled the guard and, with another burst of speed, slammed the mace into his body. It was surprising the weapon stood virtually intact, really. Withdrawing once again, she surveyed the situation fully. Ugh, those archers... Hikari thought, glancing at the scattered array of stones that had crashed on both Mai and Lady Alexandra... and she probably would be subject to it if they happened to be around just longer.

    Recalling something that happened not too long ago, the White Knight turned her head, just enough to make eye contact with the Rookie Bowman. "Mind helping me stop one of them?" she asked, gesturing at the nearest Castle Patrol while emphasizing the word. "Unless you want more raining rocks."


    Hikari's R-Ability Debilitation Slice is Triggered! Chance of DeProtect!

    Hikari moves to F6 (F5 - F6).

    Hikari attacks Jerome! 12 Damage.
     
  16. "Quite the display," Stry remarked dryly, though his voice was gradually losing some of that teasing edge. His white-tipped, black tails spread out like a fan again as he took a few casual steps to the side, closer to the fight- did he mean to help? His eyes certainly looked like it, analytical silver regarding one of the guards- in fact, the one that was being attacked. The spherical gem resting at his tail glowed slightly brighter as Stry seemed to consider attacking... but then the kitsune chuckled again. I can't let them have all the fun... but suffice it to say, I'm gravely out of practice. With that thought, he took out another potion and drank that down as he had the one before, though this one made him feel a bit lighter on his feet. How useful. "Don't worry, I'll help you ladies out soon enough," He commented, looking at the empty potion bottle as if inspecting it before returning his slate gaze to the fight. "Just thought it best to not take unneccesary chances yet." Another chuckle; the kitsune fell silent.

    [Strytor moves to G4.
    Strytor uses Autumn's Wind! Evasion +1%.
    Evasion: 3%]
     
  17. Arrow takes 19 Dmg!

    HP: 36/55

    Arrow dodges Alexandra's attack!

    Harold takes 4 Dmg!

    HP: 61/65

    Harold is Burned!

    Jerome takes 8 Dmg!

    HP: 38/65

    Jerome evades Immobilize!

    Jerome is afflicted with Deprotect!

    R-Ability Counter activates!

    Jerome counterattacks Hikari! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

    Chapter 02-C: The Expected

    Location: Archaea Castle - West Hall

    Objective: Defeat all enemies!

    Background: ~Resolve to Move Forward~

    {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
    {w} { } {M} {A} {S} { } { } { } {w} B
    {d} { } { } { } { } { } { } {C} {w} C
    {w} { } {H} {A} {A} { } {-} {-} {-} D
    {w} { } { } { } { } {J} {s} {s} {s} E
    {w} { } { } { } { } {I} {s} {s} {s} F
    {w} { } { } {S} {H} { } {w} {w} {w} G
    {w} { } {K} { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} H
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} I
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} J
    -1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9


    Alexandra's Graceful Curtsy has 2 turns left.

    Alexandra's Move Reduction has 2 turns left.

    Mai's Move Reduction has 2 turns left.

    Mai's Hidden Power has 4 turns left.

    Enemy Phase.

    Arrow moves to C6.

    Arrow uses Double Shot on Mai! 2 hits! 8 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

    MP: 24/40

    Striker moves to B7.

    Striker attacks Mai! 9 Dmg! (ATK)

    Harold moves to F3.

    Harold attacks Kat! 2 hits! 9 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

    Jerome uses Un Deux Trois on Hikari! 3 hits! 7 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

    MP: 17/25

    Jerome moves to F4.

    {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} {w} A
    {w} { } {M} { } { } { } {S} { } {w} B
    {d} { } { } { } { } {A} { } {C} {w} C
    {w} { } { } {A} {A} { } {-} {-} {-} D
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {s} {s} {s} E
    {w} { } {H} {J} { } {I} {s} {s} {s} F
    {w} { } { } {S} {H} { } {w} {w} {w} G
    {w} { } {K} { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} H
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} I
    {w} { } { } { } { } { } {w} {-} {-} J
    -1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9


    Jerome is Poisoned for 2 more turns.

    Harold is Burned for 3 turns.

    Jerome's Deprotect has 3 turns.

    Player Phase 3!

    Alexandra (Noble)
    HP: 21/35
    MP: 2/20
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 12 --- 15
    Def: 5
    Int: 8 --- 10
    Spr: 7
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells --- 1 cell

    Kat (Arcanist) *ARCANE HEART [2]*
    HP: 26/30
    MP: 34/40
    DD: 8/10
    Atk: 2
    Def: 7
    Int: 12
    Spr: 10
    Evade: 6%
    Move: 3 cells

    Helena (Rookie Bowman)
    HP: 40/40
    MP: 10/30
    DD: 1/10
    Atk: 14
    Def: 5
    Int: 2
    Spr: 6
    Evade: 8%
    Move: 3 cells

    Mai (Dragon Apprentice) *HASTE*
    HP: 18/30
    MP: 22/40
    DD: 1/10
    Atk: 14 --- 21
    Def: 6
    Int: 4
    Spr: 5
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells --- 1 cell

    Strytor (Kitsune)
    HP: 15/20
    MP: 30/30
    DD: 0/10
    Atk: 1
    Def: 3
    Int: 6
    Spr: 3
    Evade: 3%
    Move: 3 cells

    Hikari (White Knight) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%*
    HP: 34/40
    MP: 29/35
    DD: 10/10
    Atk: 12
    Def: 11
    Int: 10
    Spr: 5
    Evade: 4%
    Move: 3 cells

    Arrow (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 36/55
    MP: 24/40
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Striker (Castle Patrol)
    HP: 53/55
    MP: 32/40
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 6
    Int: 3
    Spr: 9
    Evade: 13%
    Move: 3 cells

    Harold (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%* *BURN [8]*
    HP: 53/65
    MP: 25/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    Jerome (Castle Soldier) *ALL DMG TAKEN -10%* *POISON [11]* *DEPROTECT*
    HP: 27/65
    MP: 17/25
    DD: --/--
    Atk: 9
    Def: 8
    Int: 1
    Spr: 4
    Evade: 5%
    Move: 3 cells

    {d} - Basement Door (cannot be occupied)

    {C} - Treasure Chest (cannot be occupied)
    Trigger Command: Open (Unlocks and opens target. Range: Adjacent. Requires Chest Key x1.)

    {A} - Acid Pool Cell

    {s} - Stairs (cannot be occupied)(inaccessible)
    Trigger Command: Ascend (Climbs stairs to reach the next floor. Range: Adjacent.)

    {-} - Railing/Miscellaneous (cannot be occupied)

    {w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)


    Alexandra moves to E4.

    Alexandra attacks Jerome! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

    The noble's mana had been wasted with her last attack, for she hadn't realized that the archer had moved out of the way in time to avoid it. It was irritating how nimble they were, but it couldn't be helped. With her legs still bruised and bleeding from the rock-spewing arrow, there was no way that she could give chase now as the archers progressively moved farther and farther away. Taking a step back, Alexandra spun on her heel, despite how painful it was, and slashed at the soldier behind her. He was one that was fleeing from Hikari and Helena, even though escaping the latter was difficult with her expansive range. Regardless of his motives, he had put himself right in harm's way, making himself an available target for her when otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to hit anything. Better not take it for granted. I'll be hard-pressed to find something else to decimate if this guy moves away or keels over, she thought morbidly, slightly displeased at how much her mindset had changed, but if she was going to let that bother her, she'd never save her uncle or the country. At the rate they were going, they'd clear through the guards in no time and finally unveil the cause of the castle's troubles. They had to maintain the pace. It would be over soon.


    Kat moves to J3.

    It seemed as though Helena was going to attack the soldiers instead which was probably for the best. The arcanist's thoughts were broken as she felt the tip of a lance prod into her chest twice, blood splattering the floor before her. The wounds hadn't been that deep, but that didn't stop it from hurting. She wasted no opportunity and leaped back, skidding across the floor a bit before raising her bow and pulling back on it as if it had a bowstring. "Gotta say that didn't feel too good. Allow me to continue to reciprocate," she said with a half-smile. An arrow of mana formed on the bow, the tip enlarging slightly and twisting around like a power drill. She loosed the projectile with great ease and awaited eagerly to see if her aim had come back to her. If all went well, the thing would pierce right through him, crushing the spirit within him so that her magical attacks would be more effective, granted this man already had a death sentence thanks to the severe burns her fire had dealt him.

    Kat uses Pierce Soul on Harold! 13 Dmg! (INT) [Reduces target SPR by 20%]

    MP: 26/40
     
  18. Mai watched as the archer she had struck was able to retreat, her vision blurring a moment as the realization of movement on her part would have to happen if she were to stay in the fight, bringing back the pain in her legs. They were bleeding profusely. She had to call upon her power.... Mai let out small yelps consecutively, two arrows now sticking out from her shoulder and a third in her left thigh. Her attention had faltered, she had let them get her when she was focusing on something she had been trained to take. They were testing her. Her eyes glared up at the archers, gaze unwavering as she proceeded to rip the arrows from her body, only showing her pain ever so slightly. She could feel her power surging within her, at least keeping her up for now. The blue aura surrounding and sifting through her was violent, an offensive power. Mai focused, attempting to calm and soothe the power. Aid me, she commanded the power, taking in some calming breaths, attempting to control the channels of power. In moments, strands of the sifting and violent azure aura that surrounded her began to focus around her wounds (moreso her legs), swirling and congregating within the wounds. Mai let out a sigh, a sudden soothing feeling coming over the pulsating waves of pain coming from the punctures upon her form.

    Mai smiled, feeling better enough to heave her sword back up offensively, swinging it powerfully as her energy surged about her. Her gaze was directed at the two bow-wielding opponents in front of her, a large feeling of vengeance overcoming her. They would pay for the pain. And within a moment, Mai's form blurred again, a massive streak of blue flames kicking up in Mai's wake. Mai's blade appeared in an azure blaze as it strikes the second archer powerfully, a massive amount of the fire overcoming before dispersing around the ranged fighter. She stood proudly over her opponent, her glare looking over at the one that had crippled her. "You stay where you are, I'm coming for you." She hissed maliciously.


    [Mai uses Dragon Heal! Bestows Regeneration!]
    [16/40 MP]
    [Mai uses Close-In on Striker! 25 ATK Damage! Mai is positioned at B6]
    [8/40 MP]
     
  19. {Helena moves to E6 [G5 - F5 - E5 - E6]}
    {Helena uses Adrenaline Rush on Arrow (C6)! 15 ATK Damage 4! Bestows Haste for 3 turns! Inflicts Stop when Haste expires!}
    <MP: 0/30>


    The second Hikari had uttered the word "stop," it was clear to Helena what she had intended to do. "Cover me then, dearest Hikari. Gotta get a little closer." She smirked at the woman, poised to move into a new position, taking a better vantage point in order to strike at both of the opposing archers, as well as the knights if they decided to be bold and encroach on her position. She strode cautiously ahead of Hikari, approaching the spot that she would take to strike around at the arrow-shooting guards of this place. It was almost a shame that she had to put them down... they seemed to have very interesting ways of manipulating their arrows that Helena would have liked to learn. Bloody annoying that they're on the wrong side of this fight... don't seem to know that it's futile to resist us.

    "Seems we've got'em on the ropes, guys. Let's focus a little bit on eliminating them, one by one." Though she saw that her allies were already attacking with a fair amount of vigour. It seemed that she was presently the only one out of all of them who remained unscathed... aside from the fox-boy. With her precise vision, she saw his mouth curl into what Helena presumed would be some sort of unintelligent remark. She glared at the boy for a moment, not sure whether or not it would be wise to draw further attention to herself than she was about to with the tactic that she had used in tandem with Hikari back before they had burst into the courthouse. It seemed like so long ago... though it had only been about twelve hours at most. Time was trickling away from her at a rapid pace...

    She spat, as though attempting to remove the poisonous thoughts from her mind. Guess I'm here for a reason. Just gotta help Alexandra with 'er uncle and then I can get out of this group... She figured this was not the time to be thinking so poorly of her allies, and she remembered that she had promised her help to Kat... though Nanila had said they would be encountering Kat's friend later on in this night... Perhaps it was him, behind this whole corruption scandal? She let out a stifled gasp, almost ruing what they would find in the castle. "Shit..." she said, almost inaudibly. With a sidelong glance at Kat, she thought to herself. No use thinking about it now... Just gotta push through. Cross th' bridges when we get to them.

    She realized that she had been hesitating. Perhaps Hikari had been expectantly waiting on her to make the move that would hopefully draw the guard out of time and into a suspended state of animation. She infused the last of her Mana into the arrow that she strung to her bow, ready to send her opposing archer into first a state of hyper-awareness, and later - with Hikari's aid - into a state of suspension. She let it loose, hoping that the arrow would hit its mark...
     
  20. "Right." Hikari said, but remained on position. It was not her intention to attack immediately, for her spell would be needed to perform such tactic. She closed her eyes as the loud twang of the Rookie Bowman's weapon announced the arrow had been fired, as she concentrated on her Mana. Abstract patterns formed inside her head, translating into reality as weaving strands which collected on her clasped hands, only slightly obstructed by the mace's form nestled between them. With the Mana blessed, the White Knight simply directed it forward--past Helena--and straight at the archer.

    She opened her eyes, but after seeing the man easily dodge several past attacks, she was not sure if either Helena or herself even had hit him. Only one chance, I suppose, she realized, considering the state of her Mana reserves. Hikari would rather save the remaining energy for later...


    Hikari casts Anti on Arrow! Haste is Dispelled!
    MP: 19/35

    Hikari waits...
     

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