[SP:F4] <<Essence of Steel>> Empowering [Complete]

[Opal 0]

Hot air escaped from the lips of the player as she made her way from within the inn. Her honey eyes looked over towards the horizon as she made a slow march towards the safe boundary zone of the village. She knew what her game plan was today and she opted to wear her first equipment set. With a small little flash of light, her equipment was fixed to the correct armaments and then she would be off. Her thick boots crunched in the snow turned ice landscape. Her scantily clad armor offered little protection from the snow and cold air, however, the woman had little to worry about the effects of the weather. 

Her goal for today was to search out and destroy one of the Snow Beasts that is said to drop a very rare item that can boost the quality of any given item. She had several items that needed an upgrade that collected dust in her inventory, one of them which was a ring of her name given by Grave on the day they parted ways before her training. If she was going to help her friends with a Dungeon, then she would need to upgrade that ring to give it that extra boost. 

So with her game plan set, she set out into the wintry tundra to the northern wastelands. 

Edited February 11, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

Opal moved through the thick snow, large and heavy steps crunched through the snow with every step until she was down on a flat surface to walk on. The snow had picked up the further north she had traveled, but the weather did little to deter from her sights. Pushing forward, she finally came to a small hoarding of Crystal Golems, their icy exterior radiant from the sun as it reflected on their surface. She can get a jump on them if she timed her <<Charge>> correctly. Through the wind, her black hair danced and blew behind her. With the Masamune X grinding behind her through the snow, the woman lunged through the air and came down with a sweeping blow as her blade lit with a pulsating energy. The ivory blade cut through the thick rocky hides and destroyed them easily enough with a single attack. However, it seems she had set off a small alarm to the other grup now coming towards her. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 128/128
EN: 20/32
Sword Art: Gen Getsu, 12 Energy, 84 Dmg- 16 Mit = 68 Dmg

Crystal Golem 1: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crystal Golem 2: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crystal Golem 3: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crystal Golem 4: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 45944
BD: 9 [+1 Dmg]
MD: 4
Loot: +4 Materials

Edited January 17, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

Before the new mob was able to get to her, the woman flicked her body around and faced them. WIthout missing a beat in the rythem with her turn, her feet pounded off the snow covered ground. Snow erupted from behind her as she <<Charged>> in for the slaughter, her blade pulsating with light as she it streaked across the bodies of the new Crystal Golems. Their bodies clanking against one another as she sent the sharp edge of her blade right through them. With a clattering sound of rubble and dust, their stone features expired and left nothing but data in their wake. However, she was able to loot them for a little bit extra on this round as she pocketed a nice sum of col and four more materials to add to her inventory. Sheathing the blade, the woman knew with her Energy pool low, she would have to take some time to recover. Sweeping the black locks of hair from her face, she continued North. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opals HP: 128/128
EN: 8/32
Sword Art: Gen Getsu, 12 Energy, 84 Dmg- 16 Mit = 68 Dmg

Crystal Golem 1: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crystal Golem 2: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crystal Golem 3: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crystal Golem 4: 0/65 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 45952
BD: 8
MD: Dead
LD: 11 [+1300 Col]
Loot: +4 Mats

Edited January 17, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 45966
LD: 18 [+1 Mat]
<<ENR: 1/3>>

Opal had finished off the last set of four crystal golems. They had fallen to her blade quickly with only a few pulsating strikes. Shifting her weight to one leg, she continued towards the north end of the tundra. Amber eyes sat infused with the fire as the sun struck down on her irises giving them a burning honey color. When she was walking, a small flower amongst the frozen ground popped out in the corner of her eye. Moving towards the item, she knelt down and plucked the flower with her small fingers and examined it as the stem snapped off. It was a decent quality material that would be worth saving for later. Clicking the button for the item to be moved into the inventory, she threw black locks of hair from her eyes and continued her northern march. 

 

 

Edited January 17, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 46575
LD: 10 
<<ENR 2/3>>

Heading north, Opal found resistance through the snow as she attempted to navigate the harsh terrain. Lifting one leg up and plowing through a thick dune of snow, the woman had nearly slipped going forward on a icy patch of frozen ground. Sweeping her hair from her eyes, the woman gave a soft grunt of displeasure as she got back on solid ground once more. Her honey eyes looked towards the horizon, snow drifts as far as the eye can see but nothing that could be proved to be useful for the alchemist. She swept a thick pile of snow away from the ground in an attempt to find something interesting, but there was no luck here and she continued on her way. 

Edited January 23, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47302
LD: 10
<<ENR 3/3>>

Her search for extra material in the frozen wasteland had become a fruitless endeavor. Eluding her honey eyes, the materials she had set out to find could not be found amongst the puffs of white snow that littered the ground. She sighed heavily and began to stretch, the intense eyes of hers that kept the search moving forward felt strained and tired. The woman lifted one arm up in the air as it was stretched, the length of her body growing as her stomach muscles relaxed as she let her arm down as it swung off to her side. Sweeping a hand through the curtain of ebony from its place, the woman's digits curled her hair over one ear and attempted to gaze once more at the horizon before her. Her path was set to north and coming up over a small snowy dune was a pack of wild and hungry looking jackels. Equipping the Masamune X, the woman set out to slay these mobs in hopes of gaining favor to the Gods above to quench her need for materials. 

Edited February 3, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

Slipping through the snow, Opal caught even ground as her boots dug into the frozen earth. Her amber eyes sharp as the jackals turned about to face her yelping and snarling as they inched forward. She cursed lightly under her breath as they made her move on her. A mixture of tan and rough hide made movements towards the Vice Commander. Narrowing eyes set to path as she evaded their strikes, her armor sweeping through the snow in a blur of white and red. The long Blade was unable to provide measure to cut as their speed was doubly over her own. She slid to a stop as she evaded all of the attacks, the blade cold and steady in her hand as she breathed. Moving through her inventory, the woman doused her blade with her final remaining Dmg Boosting potion. She would have to make the most out of this one until she could procure the mats to make more. Shifting her stance, she readied for the next round.  

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 132/132
EN:  31/33
Sword Art: Miss

Ravenous Jackal 1: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 2: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 3: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 4: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47303
BD: 3 [Light Momentum Activated: +1 BD]
MD: 7-3 = 4 [Savvy Activated: +2 BD]
Notes: +2 Dmg Pot

Edited February 3, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

As the Masamune X began to pulsate, the silver and ivory aura began to illuminate the blade once more. Her amber eyes flickered as the beasts took charge once more at her. Their growls and menacing yelps took to the frosty air as they hurled their bodies at hurt as if Zeus himself were the launching arm. However as they came towards her in packs, she staved them off with quick foot work in the snow. The evasion was simple thanks to her current set of equipment and danced around their attacks. Her blade now called for blood as she swept the long blade over their hides. A thrashing sweep found their mark as orange ignited their hides with damaging marks. The jackals now sorely injured tended to their wounds as she took a step back. She would finish them off with the next strike. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 132/132
EN:  20/33
Sword Art: Gen Getsu, 12 EN, 62 Dmg

Ravenous Jackal 1: 4/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 2: 4/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 3: 4/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 4: 4/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47304
BD: 6+3 = Hit
MD: 3-3 = Miss [Savvy Activated: +2 BD]
Notes: 

Edited February 3, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

As Opal watched their attack patterns, she knew easily enough this battle would be over soon. However, the sudden change in their demeanor caused her eyes to narrow. The beads of darkness now grew crimson in their eyes, they had turned savage and powerful. In turn their speed and strength increased as their muscles bulged and formed. They let out a monstrous howl as their bodies doubled in size, "What the hell?" Confused, the woman braced herself for the upcoming charge. She felt fangs, claws and gouges dot over her body as the pack attacked her one by one decimating her pure white armor with orange streaks across her character. She was beaten back and blown over by their powerful blows. Her HP bar dipping into a critical state. It had been a long time since she was driven to such a state. However, her mind was relaxed and her body did not tense. Reforming herself, she drew upon her sword art once more...it was their final attack as well as hers. Sweeping it across their hides, the power <<Gen Getsu>> toppled them over with two enforced strikes to clear the battlefield of the Ravenous Jackals, leaving behind a sack of col and a few materials. However, she had taken serious injury and fell to one knee. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 52/132
EN: 9/33
Sword Art: Gen Getsu, 12 EN, 68 Dmg

Ravenous Jackal 1: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 2: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 3: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Ravenous Jackal 4: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47305
BD: 9+2 = +1 Dmg
MD: 10-3 = +2 Dmg
LD: 11 
Notes: +1320 Col, +4 Mats

Edited February 3, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47306
LD:14
<<ENR 1/3>>
<<HPR 52+6=58>>

Opal lifted herself from one knee and back to a standing figure. Her amber eyes scanned the snowy fields. There had not been any more mobs to be aroused from her recent battle which gave her opportune time to allow the <<Survival>> skill to kick in to generate a mediocre amount of HP. Fingers spread across her menu as she delved within the confines of her battle ready items and took out a Cura Crystal. She crushed the contents within her grasp and allowing the soothing mist to wrap around her body, giving her diminished HP pool a small boost in recovery. 

HP: 58 > 78

Seeing her levels return was a good sign, she would have to wait out a while long before taking on the Field Boss until her HP was at a respectable level once again. Sheathing her blade, the woman took direction to the north once again and in hopes of finding materials along the way. 

Edited February 3, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47843
LD: 5
<<ENR 2/3>>
<<HPR 78+6=84>>

It was harsh reality that Opal was not as tough as she was with the current nerf on the armor skill with the recent update change to the system. She had taken a bad beating against those Jackals that had reduced her HP by a considerable amount. Opening up her inventory once more, the woman threw back another potion that would help in the aid of her recovery. The green liquid over coming her as her HP bar once more refilled by a nice incremental amount. 

HP: 84 > 104

Feeling the wash of rejuvenating spirit come over her. She continued north of the tundra in search of materials before making her way to the Quest location. Her amber gaze mostly transfixed on the ground as she marched through the snow, one foot over the other as her eyes kept a keen eye on anything of worth or shiny. Nothing but barren wasteland around her, no more than snow and frozen ground. 

 

Edited February 10, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47897
LD: 8
<<ENR 3/3>>
<<HPR 104+6= 110>>

It was an exhausting journey to the North. Her HP still slowly filling up, thinking it might be better to save some of her heath potions for a better cause while she continued her trek. The natural regeneration wasn't too bad, but with such large amounts of HP and with the updates, it almost seemed insignificant, perhaps something to look forward to in the future for her <<Survival>> skill. Amber eyes drifted from snow dune to snow dune with nothing remarkable to say in the least. She needed the materials for her alchemy work, and she did not have customers in her shop since it was an exclusive outlet for her guild. But none of that mattered as her thoughts once more remained on the enemy ahead. With a full bar of energy, she could do some extra dirty work and get the mats the old fashioned way. 

Edited February 10, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

Keeping a trained eye ahead of her, she came up to a hill with a group of humanoid looking mobs. Their bodies cast in wool of blue and white, hair shining like sapphires and their eyes white as snow. Upon their heads was the name Crazed Jackfrost. It was an interesting name to call such a mob unit, but it was what it was. They seemed cluttered around in a small group, easy work for one of her AoE skills if she could pull it off. Traversing the small hill, the woman nearly stumbled down the icy path way as she made her way towards them, "Oh shi--" she had slipped at the edge and fell forward with a small tumble initiating the aggro trigger. Their eyes set on to her, with spiked frozen snowballs in their hands, they launched them at her one after another. The woman rolled around in the cold snow dodging the ice balls as they were hurled towards her.She quickly got back up to her feet and attempted to mow through them with her sword, unfortunately, her blade graced nothing but air as she found her way away from the group after slipping and sliding across the ice covered ground. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 110/132
EN: 31/33
Sword Art: 

Crazed Jackfrost 1: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crazed Jackfrost 2: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crazed Jackfrost 3: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crazed Jackfrost 4: 66/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47902
BD: 2 = Miss: Lt Mom Activated +1 BD
MD: 4-3 =  Miss: Savvy Activated +2 BD
LD: --

Edited February 10, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

With her little screw up previously, the woman had been forced to the opposite end of the ice as the Jackfrost's came upon close to heel. ASs she turned, the blade in her hand began to tremble with a familiar ivory aura and decimated with the mob units with several long sweeps of her blade as she <<Charged>> in for the kill. Brimming with power, the long katana had cut and cleaved through their frosty flesh and dropped to the ground in a pile of digital pixels leaving nothing but a hefty sack of col and several well earned materials at her feet. Collecting the items up, she spared no words for them and continued her trek to the north to find the Boss and collect her bounty. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 110/132
EN: 20/33
Sword Art: Gen Getsu || 12 En || 68 Dmg

Crazed Jackfrost 1: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crazed Jackfrost 2: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crazed Jackfrost 3: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Crazed Jackfrost 4: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47903
BD: 10+3 = Gods bless with me an awesome roll [+2 Dmg]
MD: 8-3 = 5
LD: 19
Notes: +1320 Col, + 8 mats

Edited February 10, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47906
LD: 17 [+1 Mat]
<<ENR 1/3>>
<<HPR 110+6= 116>>

It didn't take Opal too long to find a perfectly nice frozen herb to add to her collection of materials after a short lived victory over the Crazed Jackfrost mobs units. She still wondered about the unique mobs that toiled around the tundra the further north she went. Hefting the saya over her one shoulder, she continued her frosty and cold march to the north. Her amber eyes scanned left and right searching non stop for suitable items for her current profession and seemed to have thoughts go amiss by the hand the hand of fate that seemed to etch closer and closer to her forethoughts. There was still so much to do within her guild and the players that needed severe training. They were not alone in that matter though, she too needed to train. She had become comfortable with her current level and that was quite the burden in itself. 

 

Edited February 10, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47908
LD: 18 [+1 Mat]
<<ENR 2/3>>
<<HPR 116+6= 122>>

And yet another graced her finger tips as the woman had knelt down and plucked the item before it could vanish. The item safely tucked away in her inventory as she continued on her journey. She was circling the same spot now for a little while, the rumors of a mysterious beast skull be broken to call forth a dangerous creature from the cave was heavy on her thoughts. She did not know the level of danger she would be putting herself in with this new floor powered boss, but she would not deter from the demand of the item it was said to drop at the end. Clearing her thoughts of malcontent, the woman swiftly turned around and moved in the opposite direction to scout for another area of its materials. So far she was luck with procuring the items she needed. A few more and she would have a new supply that would quench her desire to once again grace her shop with new alchemical needs.

Edited February 11, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

ID: 47958
LD: 4
<<ENR 3/3>>
<<HPR 122+6= 128>>

Her luck had come to a resounding hult as for the past ten mimnutes she had circled the same frozen snow dune a few times with nothing to gain from it. She sighed slightly, how breath being exposed to the chill winter air as she placed both hands on her hips and narrowed her vision towards the north. She hummed to herself as she scanned the area and then back at her health bar and nodded, "Alright. Let's see what I will be dealing with..." 

And thus the woman had finally set out to finish up her quest and bring this day to a close. Light feet walked through the blankets of snow around her until she came up to an interesting looking beast skull as the information broker had provided. The woman lifted her saya upwards and smashed the skull and waited a moment. There was a small tremble to the ground then through the dark cave ahead out burst the menacing creature. Red lips curved into a smile. It was time to get started. 

Edited February 11, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

The beast howled thumping its mighty fists into its frosted chest as would an ape displaying dominance. However, Opal cared little for the domineering display of the Snow Beast. But as it roared, its little minions appeared beside it. Apparently they were its offspring or something. Opal sighed and shook her head, she would have to slay the babies along with the adult as well. Flicking the dark tendrils of hair from out of her orange golden eyes, the woman cast aside the devious ploy and unsheathed her weapon. The blade pulsated to life with the ivory and silver aura as it consumed the sharpness of her katana. Getting into position, the woman <<Charged>> forward with the speed of a bullet and thrust her blade into the domain of the Snow Beast. A left and right sweeping motion was made as she tore through the Mini Snow Beast children, killing them instantly. The adult proved to be more resilient to her attack, but could not stop the stunning effect of the last several cuts of her blade. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 128/132
EN: 13/33
Sword Art: Amatsu no Humara || 20 EN || 120 Dmg/ 104 Dmg 

Snow Beast : 130/250 || Mit: -- || Dmg: 40/24 [Stunned]
Mini Snow Beast 1: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Mini Snow Beast 2: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Mini Snow Beast 3: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47960
BD: 6 = Hit
MD: 2-3 = Miss [Saavy Activated +2 BD] 
LD: 14
Notes: +3 Mats, +990 Col

Edited February 11, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

The Snow Beast Minions had died leaving behind some goodies, but there was still the Adult left over. Despite being stunned, its snow and frosty hide seemed difficult to penetrate the second time around. Her blade slid along the surface where she once struck it before only to have it bounce off the hard surface. Its cold eyes stared at her as it came out of the status effect. The ground rumbled as it was now unchained from its affected shackles and bellowed out at the sight of its dead young. The rage of the beast skyrocketed, the woman brought her blade up to counter whatever attack would come her way. Defense...she hated to take such a stance, but it was more than necessary now. She had to wait for the opportune time to strike while its guard was down. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 128/132
EN: 12/33
Sword Art:  ||  EN ||  

Snow Beast : 130/250 || Mit: -- || Dmg: 40/24 [Stunned]
Mini Snow Beast 1: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Mini Snow Beast 2: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Mini Snow Beast 3: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47962
BD: 1+2 = Miss [+1 BD, Lt.Mom Activated]
MD: Stunned
LD: --
Notes: 

Edited February 11, 2016 by Opal

[Opal 0]

The Snow Beast came towards Opal, her blade shining with a blinding aura as the giant fist smashed into her blade. Its strong steel staved off the attack and she reflected the blow away causing the giant snow creature to fly backwards through the snow. Sweeping the blade around, her hands held the hilt in both hands and once more raced towards her enemy. Through thick snow she traversed the difficult terrain, with a small battle cry she heaved the sword in a slashing motion ripping through the tough hide of the beast and placing a diagonal orange scar across its belly and part of its snout. It roared in pain as it shook off the attack, both hands raised to get the sting of pain from its eye. Her red lips smiled, one more attack like that, she could pack up and head on home with her loot. 

<<Battle Engaged>>

Opal HP: 128/132
EN: 6/33
Sword Art: Zekkai || 7 EN || 84 Dmg

Snow Beast : 46/250 || Mit: -- || Dmg: 40/24 
Mini Snow Beast 1: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Mini Snow Beast 2: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30
Mini Snow Beast 3: 0/66 || Mit: 16 || Dmg: 30

ID: 47963
BD: 9+2 = [+1 Dmg]
MD: 6-3 = Miss [Savvy Activated +2 BD]
LD: 
Notes: 

Edited February 11, 2016 by Opal