Birdie

Skill(s) Being Dropped: Two-Handed Straight Sword, Rank 1Mod(s) Being Dropped: N/ASP Refunded: 5Cost: 5,000 col

"Igotit!" The sapphire fencer gustily assured as she kicked into fifth gear from zero, bounding through the darkness towards the last-standing <<Wraith>>. The dim lighting instilled uncertainty in her actions but she wouldn't back down, and the girl's cautious eyes remained fixed on the group's astral assailant. Light manifested around her rapier as she moved into a ready position, respiring a steady breath as energy swirled around the length of her blade; To the untrained eye (and for only a second), it looked as if she'd grown comfortable with her actions amidst the murky darknes

Transactions were initially recorded in Journal under 'Archive' spoiler, now tracked via Google Spreadsheet. Total Col is displayed on the 'Character Data' sheet and is calculated using Col rewards from completed threads ('Threads' sheet) and transactions/other expenditures ('Transactions' sheet). Materials were initially recorded in Shop under 'Archive' spoiler, now tracked via Google Spreadsheet. Total Materials are displayed on the 'Character Data' sheet. Totals are manually inputted and are determined through a Material log in the 'Artisanry' sheet (totals updated after each expenditu

Though appearances suggested otherwise, the fencer wasn't so easily spooked by ghostly beings. Smaller insectoids, serpentines and hellish beasts were among the worst of her fears though few-to-none of those things would be able to spawn; Only the uncertainty of what might lie in the dark had made her feel uneasy. The bluenette watched Ariel and Domarus strike the new Wraiths, leaving just over half a mob standing. As the axe-wielder backed away to set Birdie up for an attack, she nodded in thanks and leapt forwards with her sword hand at the ready. Judging by the mob's health, two top-ti

Birdie shrunk as her eyes fell to the cold stone floor - the cancelled SA resulted in a less potent delay yet it would still take a moment to recover. She lifted her head and leant aside as each party member passed by; First came Aereth and his clean AoE attack. Next was Ariel who despite missing every attempted strike, never let up against the enemy and continued to apply pressure. After watching the black-clad axeman cleave and nuke the enemy's hit points, she marvelled at Domarus' creative strategy to bring himself to a halt. And there stood Birdie, hunched over as she recovered from an att

"Suppose we don't get have a choice," Birdie offhandedly whispered to her former guild-mate. She couldn't decide what was less pleasant, venturing into darkness or the thought of not returning from it. At least it wouldn't be a completely strange time - one of the few men she instilled full trust in was standing only a few feet away, calming whatever subtle unease the bluenette had felt. Birdie trailed behind Domarus and Keres as Ariel led the group through the depths, keeping her wits about her as the Sun's influence grew null. Having grown accustom to the light, the lack of vision struck the

In reply to Aereth, she nodded. "Better since last time." Much of their previous encounter faded from obscurity, and for the most part what small details remained were hardly worth noting. Although their discussion of past relationship woes hadn't left her entirely comfortable, she wouldn't let it dull the current situation - there was no sense dwelling on ghosts of the past. Tensions continued to fester and boil. Convinced there was a major plot point she was missing out on, Birdie strode along the path and kept to herself, unwilling to fan the flames or stir up a fuss of her own. These

In light of Ariel's follow-up question, Birdie had offered a similar answer. "It's my first time too, promise. I'm inferring this from what you three- uh, two- have been saying, but it sounds like that lady is just a wolf in sheep's clothing - not a person at all. I-I would probably stand back if she fought us in human form, though." The bluenette's eyes fell after ending her sentence, unwillingly visualising the act of smiting an elderly person. Despite her original intentions of becoming a scout, the Night vision mod wasn't in the cards for her yet, and she silently cursed herself fo

Kih-Ray-On. It's named after the Japanese words for Yellow and Lion (according to Google translate, sorry if that's incorrect). It might not actually be pronounced like that either, but it is for the purpose of the quest. --- Floor 19 <<Keep Calm and Ki'Raion>> Repeatable | Party Limit: 4 | 20+ Posts Recommended Level: 40 Rewards: Each player receives: 2 Additional SP at Day/1 Additional SP at Night 8,000 Col (15) T3 Crafting Materials Daytime Last Hit reward: <<Ki'Raion's Tail>> [Perfect T2/T3 weapon of

The blonde had quickly confirmed she was the player in the question, and all unease present on the bluenette’s expression ceased in an instant. As the woman came into full view, Birdie inspected her features with subtlety for any semblance of familiarity. Coupled with her high-level gear, the way she carried herself gave the impression of a confident high-level player, and a possible front runner at that. The woman’s face was somewhat recognizable, though on which occasion and under which impression she’d seen it eluded the fencer completely. After the likes of Domarus and Keres entered t

Hm?" A voice from behind caught Birdie's attention, causing the bluenette to half-swivel in her seat. Her eyes fell upon a man with scruffy hair and a woman following in his stead - for the slightest of moments, she seemed to recall the two. However, from where and from how long ago were two questions she couldn't quite answer. "L-likewise, Domarus. My name's Birdie," she responded, accepting his gesture with a calm shake. Birdie swivelled further to face the woman at Domarus' side and extended the offer to her, "It's a pleasure to meet you two, I take it you're both here for the quest as well

"Wail of the Banshee?" She scanned the announcement board in search of, unsurprisingly, announcements. There was only so much soloing one could do before reaching a wall, and given her weak tolerance to loneliness, Birdie was beyond her threshold. Minutes later, the girl stood beneath a tenth-floor tavern's double entrance, her eyes were fixated on the cute little lion cub as she gazed through the door's barred window. Sat upon the adjacent stool was a blonde player, most of whom's details became obscured from their awkward angle to one another. Mulling over the possibilities, it was an e

This is geared toward newer players who would want to get a head start on their Profession. ~~~ Floor 1 <<Game of Scones>> Repeatable | Level limit: 10 | Party Limit: 4 Recommended Level: 2+ Rewards: Each player receives: 1 Additional SP (one time only) 1000 Col Optional rewards: Rich Fruit Scone (Consumable): A deliciously fruity scone the grants +1 CD for one day of crafting. Buttermilk Scone (Consumable): A delicious creamy scone that grants +1 bonus EXP per crafting attempt for one day of crafting.

(The reason for the unmarked Floor is because I'm unsure which one this quest would be suited for, it's just an idea I had a while ago.) ~~~ Floor ## <<The Swashbuckling Buccaneer>> Repeatable | Party Limit: 4 | 20+ Posts Recommended Level: 35+ Rewards: Each player receives: 2 Additional SP (one time only) 10,500 Col Pirate's Treasure (Unique Consumable): A lucky coin that will give the user +2 Prosperity, for the duration of a thread. One time use! Objectives: Defeat all 5 <<Pirate Deckhands>>

"Heyo!" She slid through the partially opened door main as another player was leaving, giving a kind nod and word of thanks in passing. A message informing the woman of her finished order had reached her eyes, and with little else to do on that particular day, she excitedly made haste for the renowned blacksmith. A single glance around the shop revealed a plethora of weapons, each crafted by Macradon himself presumably, though only two blades stood out in Birdie's eyes. A thin rapier, cold as ice, harbouring an almost ethereal aura. Coupled with the shimmering two-handed sword of similar

Birdie stretched an arm behind her back, a tired yawn escaping her lips. The day had been long, her training regime with the Celestial Ascendants draining her of all will to remain awake much longer. Still, she needed a weapon made, and there was no better place she knew than one of the most renowned blacksmiths in the game. Pushing the open, she stepped through and waved towards the blacksmith in question. "Hey Mac!" It didn't take her long for her to reach the front of the store and pick out a couple of order forms, and she promptly went about filling each one in. "Thanks for letting m

Birdie set foot inside the Blazing Typhoon, a wave of heat blasting her as the door leading out the bitter cold closed behind. Winter season had struck harder than she'd hoped- if the prior year was anything to go by, her days would involve staying warm in front of a fireplace. Snow hadn't fallen yet, partially aiding to the reason she was returning to Macradon's blacksmith shop; it might be too cold to venture outside soon. "Hey Macradon!" she called to the shop's owner, sending the man a wave as she made way for the counter. Eyeing the display cases as she moseyed past, one weapon in pa

Birdie entered the store days after her last visit, greeting the Blacksmith with the same old smile as she had last time. She'd come to check up on her order, hoping to bring her new hammer home so that she could test it out in her workshop. Approaching the counter, something caught her eye; a hammer that definitely resembled the description she'd put in for. "Hey, you have it finished already? That's great!" She beamed a thankful smile to the man, holding the tool in her hands as she examined the exterior. "Plain and straight-forward, just how I like it. Thanks so much!" She transferred the i

"The pleasure's mine, thank you for having such a perfect weapon waiting in here." She gave the man a smile, though her eyes soon began to wander elsewhere. 'So the discount is on materials too, and orders.. hm, I'm running a little low but it would be worth it..' She argued internally with herself, debating whether or not she could put in the order and use up what few materials she had at her disposal. After concluding that she could always go on a gathering run later that day, she went ahead with it. "In that case, I'd like to put in an order for a Crafting Hammer. It doesn't have to be

"Beginner's discount, huh?" Birdie stood in front of an intriguing little Blacksmith, one that she'd passed by a few times yet never thought to wander into. Her previous run-in with an enemy - 'the Mighty Boar of Starting City' as she called it - left her wondering if she was cut out for combat in the first place, given she lost nearly half her health bar to the measly thing. Since then she'd been toying with the idea of buying an enhanced weapon, if anything just to keep herself safe from any low-level threats. She entered the store, giving the man behind the counter a smile before her a

Character Information Username: Birdie Real name: Ava Blewes Gender: Female Age: 19 Height: 5'2" Personality Prior to the events of SAO, Ava likened herself to a shut-in. A self-loathing mess of an adolescent, she often hid from the world and found solace in books and written literature, using them as an escape from reality. Living with two unhappily married parents - and later on, just her dreadful Mother - meant she'd little motivation to socialise, though the girl was unmatched in her ability to fake happiness and made sure that other people thought she was a r