[SP-F4] The Warrior's Way [Katana] [Completed]

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It was a long cold night. Every step got harder and harder as he trudged along the mountain path. For the past 3 days, The Wanderer has been making his way through this mountain of snow. He doesn't know where he's going or why, but he knew he has to follow this path. This gut feelings has been the only thing that drove him to keep going. As he gets closer to the curve of the mountain, a bright light made his way to the corner of his eyes. Slowly he made his way around the corner and to his surprise, there was a temple lit brightly with torches. As he crept closer to the temple, the size of the temple grew larger and larger. This temple was huge. A simple 2 story house dwarfs in comparison to this place. "Who built this place?" he thought. This is a large temple built deep in the snowy mountains. As he takes a closer look at the architecture, he notices that every single thing here are all made of stone. It seems that this entire temple was carved right out of the mountain side. The possibility of this place ever existing is becoming more and more impossible. As he slowly walks in,  a strong breeze blows. "I've been waiting." A deep voice booms from deep in the temple.

Edited April 28, 2016 by Rain

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The Wanderer made his way deeper into the ruined temple. As he went deeper, the area became warmer and warmer. After a few more minutes of walking he makes his way into a large chamber. The chamber was circular, almost like an arena, with the ceiling shooting high up above him. Lava oozed from the walls and fell into holes carved at the base of the walls. At the center of the chamber lay a raised platform almost like a stage, except made of stone. This place was huge. Comparatively, this place dwarfed the entrance of the temple. As he scanned the area some more, he sees a dark figure in the center of the room with what seems to be a black katana on a katanakake next to him. Suddenly, a booming voice came from the center of the room where the dark figure stood, "Come."

Edited April 24, 2016 by Rain

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The Wanderer suddenly felt an irresistible urge to walk towards the dark figure. As he got closer the dark figure began to take a shape of a human, about the size of the wanderer with similar clothing and build. The only difference was his body looked that of smoke. Up above him gave an ID of "???." The katana on the stand, also, looked different. As the wanderer got closer the sword got bigger and bigger. It wasn't that of a normal katana. It looked more like an nodachi with a really long blade. 

As the wander stood right before the dark figure, thoughts came running through his head. "What's the reason for all of this? Why me? Why did you bring me here?" As the wanderer was lost in his thoughts, the dark figure stepped away from the katana encircling the wanderer almost as if gauging his skills. Likewise, the wanderer began to follow suit, gauging the dark figure. Uncontrollably, the wanderer unsheathed his katana, which he just recently bought from a blacksmith, and drew it facing the dark figure. Almost like a mirror the dark figure did the same, he drew a black katana. As it the situation came closer to what seemed to be a fight, the wanderer's thoughts became clearer. He doesn't know why he was brought here, but if it's a fight they want, it's a fight they will get.

Edited April 24, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer clenched his blade as he waited for the dark figure to move. "What was the purpose of this?" he thought to himself as he stared down at his opponent which began to look very much like him. "A gemini? No that's impossible. A gemini can only be found in The Gemini quest. This was something different." After a few more moments of staring at each other, the patience of the wanderer grew thin and he made his first move. With a quick and simple dash and slice, the wanderer managed to land the first blow on his opponent. The dark figure dissipated into nothingness. However, unlike everything else in this game, the dark figure did not pixelate into a multitude of pixels. Instead it just disappeared like a pile of smoke dissipating in the air.

ID# 57576 results: Battle: 9 (6+3) Craft: 5 Loot: 2 MOB: 4 (7-3)

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (16/16) | Energy (4/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
[Base 1 + Enhancement 3] = 4 Total damage

<<Shadow I>> HP (0/1) | DMG 1 | ACC 0 | EVA 0 | MIT 0

Edited April 24, 2016 by Rain

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Appearing as fast as the last shadow disappeared, another dark figure materialized behind the wanderer. Without the notice of the wanderer, the shadow charged at Rain. Thanks to his boots and earring, the wanderer was able to evade the attack without a scratch. "Something wasn't right," thought the wanderer as he gripped his blade and began to again, stare down the dark figure. "I just killed him, and yet, here he is again." 

ID# 57577 results: Battle: 5 (2+3) Craft: 2 Loot: 17 MOB: 4 (6-3+1)

<<Shadow II>> HP (1/1) | DMG 2 | ACC 1 | EVA 0 | MIT 0

Edited April 24, 2016 by Rain

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The two fighters now faced each other, their blades hand in hand. Ready to strike at any moment. The wanderer took a right step back and raised his blade horizontal to his face almost like a simple sword stance. He then points the tip of his blade at his opponent while keep both of his hands on the handle. The room then suddenly became silent, and in that moment, the wanderer dashed towards the dark figure before it could react and again slayed him. The dark figure disappeared into a cloud of smoke.

ID# 57578 results: Battle: 6 (3+3) Craft: 10 Loot: 1 MOB: 2

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (16/16) | Energy (4/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
[Base 1 + Enhancement 3] = 4 Total damage

<<Shadow II>> HP (0/1) | DMG 2 | ACC 1 | EVA 0 | MIT 0

Edited April 24, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer keeps his sword drawn and his guard up. He knew that the dark figure could come back again. Slowly but steadily, he scanned the room. Once he's realized the coast was clear, he ease up a bit lowering his head dropping his blade down to his side. As he raises his head again there appeared another shadow throwing the wanderer into a ready stance with his sword aimed at the dark figure. The dark figure, this time, seemed different. He was courteous and sat on his knee while waiting for the wanderer's attention. Once he got the attention of the wanderer, he stood up and drew his blade.

ID# 57618 results: Battle: 1 Craft: 2 Loot: 16 MOB: 1

Edited April 25, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer gripped bakuzan tightly with both his hands. As he took a step back with his right leg, he swung his blade to his right side right next to his right leg with the tip pointed down. The dark figure followed suit and mirror the wanderer's stance. Both swordsmen were waiting for each other before they act. As their stare grew more intense. A single drop of sweat streaks down the face of the wanderer. It slowly makes it's way down to the tip of his chin. As the droplet gets close to falling off, the wanderer gripped his blade even tighter. As the droplet falls, the wanderer dashes forward. With a swing of his blade the shadow disappears into thin air. The wanderer then falls to his knee, it seems that the wanderer was nicked on his leg by the shadow.

ID# 57624 results: Battle: 7 (5+3-1) Craft: 7 Loot: 3 MOB: 6 (8+1-3)

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (15/16) | Energy (4/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
[Base 1 + Enhancement 3] = 4 Total damage

<<Shadow III>> HP (0/1) | DMG 3 | ACC 1 | EVA 1 | MIT 0
DMG 3 - MIT 18 = Total 1 (minimum)

Edited April 25, 2016 by Rain

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As the swordsman fell to his knee, he felt a slight breeze coming from behind him. With a quick reaction, the wanderer swings his blade, almost as if he knew there was another blade there. To his surprise there was another blade there. Another dark figure has appeared behind him and has attempted to attack him. However, the wanderer was able to stop his blade. The two glared at each other as both pushed their blades hoping one would give in. Wanting to go on the offensive, the wanderer quickly got off his knee and pushed the dark figure back and tried to swing, only for the shadow to dodge.

ID# 57625 results: Battle: 3 (2+3-2) Craft: 6 Loot: 11 MOB: 1 (2+2-3)

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (15/16) | Energy (3/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
Missed
-1 Energy

<<Shadow IV>> HP (1/1) | DMG 4 | ACC 2 | EVA 2 | MIT 0
Missed

Edited April 26, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer slowly falls back on his right leg with his left leg forward. He raises his blade in front of him facing his opponent with both of his hands gripping the handle tightly. The wanderer wanted to finish this as soon as possible. He waited to a couple of seconds, then he rushed the dark figure before it could react. With quick swing of his blade he cleaved the dark figure in half. That felt too easy just as the last 3 before it. With that said, a chill came down the wanderer's spine. As he turned around, there stood another dark figure, but this seemed different. He seemed stronger, more dangerous, scarier.

ID# 57657 results: Battle: 11 (9+3-2) Craft: 4 Loot: 16 (14+2) MOB: 2 (3-3+2)

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (15/16) | Energy (3/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
[Base 1 + Enhancement 3 + Critical 1] = 5 Total damage

<<Shadow IV>> HP (0/1) | DMG 4 | ACC 2 | EVA 2 | MIT 0

+1 Material

Edited April 26, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer was hesitant at first. He knew that in this situation, it's kill or be killed. Without faltering, the wanderer took a step back. With his right hand, he swung his blade to his side while keeping his left hand in front of him, almost acting like a shield. He took a deep breath and in a split second began to rush the dark figure. The dark figure couldn't react in time and with a single slice, cuts through the dark figure's body. However, the dark figure didn't disappear like the ones before, instead he turned around and swung his blade at the unsuspecting swordsman. Unfortunately for the dark figure, the wanderer was too nimble and dodged the shadow's blade.

ID# 57660 results: Battle: 10 Craft: 5 Loot: 7 MOB: 3

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (15/16) | Energy (3/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
[Base 1 + Critical 2 + Enhancement 3] = 6 Total damage

<<Shadow V>> HP (1/5) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2
Missed

Edited April 26, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer was first taken aback. The dark figure did not disappear from his last attack unlike the past ones he's killed. Confused on what's happened, the wanderer desperately swings his blade hoping to hit the dark figure once more. One swing... two swings... three... four... nothing hit. With a single swing of his blade, the dark figure cuts the wanderer. However, with the armor of the wanderer, it barely scratched him.

ID# 57661 results: Battle: 1 Craft: 2 Loot: 11 MOB: 7

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (14/16) | Energy (2/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
Missed
-1 energy 

<<Shadow V>> HP (1/5) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2
[DMG 5 - MIT 18] = Total 1 (minimum)

Edited April 26, 2016 by Rain

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After getting cut by the shadow, the wanderer gain control of himself and became composed. "Stay calm and in control," the wanderer told himself. The wanderer faces the dark figure boldly. He takes his right leg back behind him with his left foot forward. He swings his blade to his side using his right hand and his left hand in front of him like a shield. He then began to stare down the dark figure. After a few seconds, he boldly rushes the dark figure. With a single swing of his blade he cleaves the dark figure in half. This time, the dark figure dissipated. With that finished, the wanderer falls to his knees with a big sigh.

ID# 57664 results: Battle: 7 Craft: 5 Loot: 19 MOB: 4

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (14/16) | Energy (2/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
[Base 1 + Enhancement 3] = 4 Total damage

<<Shadow V>> HP (0/5) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2

+1 Material

Edited April 26, 2016 by Rain

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From out of nowhere, "You have passed the test," boomed a voice from behind the wanderer. As he turns around, he sees an old man with long flowing white hair. As he looks around him, more shadows appear around him encircling the entire room. The old man raises his hand, "come." With no other option, the wanderer stood up and walked towards the old man. As the wanderer walked with the old man around a room, thought came rushing through his mind, "what was all this for?" he asked the old man. "This was a test to see if you are worth teaching the way of the warriors. Given 5 opponents who, mind you, were strong in their own way, you fought through every single one with little complications. Now, I believe you to be worth teaching our ways. I am Master Li of the Shadow Clan."

+1 Energy, +3 HP

Edited April 27, 2016 by Rain

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"Teaching your ways?" the wanderer questioned. "You are a good swordsman, with good skill, but you can be better. We can make you better, stronger, faster. All we ask from you is a willingness to learn. Do you accept?" the old man blabbered on. "I uh... I accept. What would you have me do?" the wanderer reluctantly agreed. "First, as a swordsman, you must know your sword. You will find a rare ore deep in these snowy mountains from which you will make your blade." said the old man with a commanding presence. "But... I am no blacksmith, I am but an alchemist." With a smile on his face, the old man replies with, "Then you will learn."

+1 energy

Edited April 27, 2016 by Rain

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With that said, the wanderer makes his back outside into the cold abyss that was the snowy mountain. He wanted to finish task quickly. He didn't want to stay out in the cold long. As he makes his way down the road that goes deeper into the mountains, the snow got heavier and the road got harder to see.The blizzard was getting worse. After a few more minutes down the road, the snow suddenly stopped. As he looks around, he notices that the air was still. Behind him, there was a wall of white. There was barely any snow on the ground. This place, looked almost secluded from the blizzard. As he looks farther down the road, he sees a shining black rock protruding from rock face of the mountain. As he gets closer, his face slowly broke into a smile. This ore could be the rare ore, the old man was looking for. He takes his blade out and begins cutting into the rock face hoping to dig out the ore. After a good hour of "digging" the wanderer was able to "dig" out the ore and stored it in his inventory. 

ID# 57741 results: Battle: 4 Craft: 9 Loot: 19 (17+2) MOB: 6

Edited April 27, 2016 by Rain

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After storing the ore in his inventory, he starts making his way back to the temple. Ahead of, there was no more wall of white. The snow was slightly falling. "What happened to the blizzard?" the wanderer wondered as he slowly made his way down the mountain side. After about an hour of walking, the wanderer made his way back to the temple. It was morning now. As he looks at the temple, it didn't have that towering aura it had when he first got there. He makes his way to the entrance, where he's greeted by the old man. "I see you've obtained the ore. Perfect!" The old man leads the wanderer deeper into the temple, past the lava chamber into a cliffside with an anvil at the edge. In front and surrounding the cliff was a lava fall. The wanderer was then told to proceed to the anvil and forge his blade. After given a hammer, the wanderer slowly walks to the anvil. With a quick swipe of his fingers, he opens his inventory and took out the rare ore. The wanderer grips his hammer and begins to smash the ores. After a few smacks, the ore began to glow. After about a minute of hammering the ore, the ore morphs into a katana. A simple katana with a black handle and long steel blade. As the wanderer picks up the blade, he soon realizes that this was no ordinary sword. The sword was ridiculously heavy. 

ID# 57742 results: Battle: 3 Craft: 6 (5+1) (solely for RP the craft is a success) Loot: 11 MOB: 2

+ Gravity Blade (Weight continuously gets heavier and heavier as the user bets stronger; All for RP purposes; Has no enhancements)

Edited April 28, 2016 by Rain

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The wanderer takes the katana stores it in his inventory. He then walks back to the magma chamber, where the old man was waiting for him. The wanderer then opened his inventory, took out the katana, and presented it to the old man. With a smile, "Good, now we can begin training." With a surprised look on his face, "What?! With this sword?! This thing weighs a ton!" "And that is why we train with it," remarked the old man as he walks down a hallway away from the magma chamber. Unenthusiastically, the wanderer followed.

Edited April 27, 2016 by Rain

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After a few twists and turns, the old man leads the wanderer into a fairly large room with multiple targets and dummies laying about. "In here you'll start your training." With some determination, the wanderer tightly grips his blade. "First, I want you to swing your blade one thousand times..." With a stone face, the wanderer blankly stared at the old man. "You don't believe me? With enough practice, a single swing can cause a ripple." The old man remarks as he unsheathes his katana and swings it once at the direction of a distant wall. The katana cuts through the air causing a ripple. The old man then slowly sheathes his blade. Once the blade is fully sheathed, a strong gust of wind blows from the direction of where the old man swung his blade and marked on the distant wall was large slash deeply embedded in the wall. Bug eyed, the astonished wanderer got up on his feet and began swinging his blade.

Edited April 27, 2016 by Rain

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After a week of constantly swinging the blade... the sword never got lighter for the wanderer. Actually, it felt heavier than it was before. As he finished with today's practice, he swings his blade once as if cleaning the blood of the blade. With his left hand he opens his inventory and stores the blade. As he begins to walk out the training room, a figure came waltzing out from the dark. It was the old man. "You are ready for the final test. Come with me." Without hesitation, the wanderer follows Master Li back in the magma chamber. "How do you feel?" questioned the old man. "Am I suppose to feel any different?" rebuttaled the wanderer. "Take out your original sword." The wanderer swiped his hands in the air and opened his inventory. He took out bakuzan, his original katana that he came here with. It's been so long since he last saw it. As he gripped the blade, he immediately felt a difference. The blade felt almost nothing. Last time he wielded this sword, it was somewhat heavy. Baffled by what he just noticed he quickly turns to the old man. Next to Master Li were 4 dark figure, just like before. "Am I to defeat them?" Master Li's face broke into a smile. As he smiled, the 4 shadowed encircled the wanderer. 

The wanderer gets in a low stance, while tightly gripping Bakuzan which was still in it's sheath. His left hand, gripping the sheath near it's opening. His eyes, looking left and right gauging his 4 opponents. He was patient. He wanted the 4 to make a mistake and haphazardly attack him. As time went on, the fighters grew weary, until all 4 shadows dashed at the wanderer. In that moment, a immense surge of energy flowed into the wanderer. With one step, he swung his blade and spun on himself. 

ID# 57815 results: Battle: 8 Craft: 7 Loot: 20 MOB: 1

<<Rain>> Level 4 | HP (14/16) | Energy (2/4) | DMG 4 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 18
<<Tsumuji Gurama (AoE)>>[Base 1 + Enhancement 3] = 4 DMG x (1x1) = 4 DMG - MIT 2 = 2 Total DMG

<<Shadow>> HP (0/1) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2

<<Shadow>> HP (0/1) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2

<<Shadow>> HP (0/1) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2

<<Shadow>> HP (0/1) | DMG 5 | ACC 3 | EVA 3 | MIT 2

Edited April 28, 2016 by Rain