[PP-F4] «Avalanche» Ice Ice Baby [Completed]

[Rain 0]

Trudging through the snowy 4th floor of Aincrad, we find the wanderer slowly making his way towards the fields where Ice Elementals spawn. He had heard that there's a hidden field boss among the ice elements and that after killing a few of the creatures, a large ice elemental called Avalanche would spawn. The wanderer had thought that this quest would be very easy. With that in mind, he brought along someone who happened to be nearby and had accepted the quest.

"Right... we should be getting closer now..." The wanderer wasn't really sure where the fields were. He's never exactly been to that part of this floor - even though he considers this floor to be his home. As he plowed through the snow, he casually opened his inventory and started preparing for battle.

- Greater Damage Potion I used - [+2 Damage]

@Asteria

Edited July 3, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

Keeping a steady pace alongside the wanderer, an orange-haired girl walked through the heavy snowfall giving little mind to the cold winds that bit at them. Directly beside her, a matching orange fox bounded through piles of powdery snow, seemingly having a wonderful time with the journey. Admittedly, the girl was a bit nervous to be participating in a quest she was barely the right level range for. She had luckily found another player intent on completing it, but with a two-person party and her sore lack of damaging abilities, she only hoped she wouldn't be a burden.

The girl wasn't fond of small talk, and since she had nothing relevant to say regarding the quest she opted to travel in silence for now. 

Declared Stats/Equipment:

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Basic Stats
Level: 11
HP: 44
Energy: 11

Equipment/Inventory
»[Equipped] [Perfect] Sabatons of the Bulwark - +27 MIT
»[Equipped] [Perfect] Ring of Life +3 Combat Craft
»[Equipped] [Uncommon] White Handwraps +1 DMG
»[Familiar] Reginald - +1 LD
»[Equipped] [Vanity] Tan Blouse
»[Equipped] [Vanity] Duality Kitsune Mask

»[Uncommon] Minor Potion of Healing
»[Uncommon] Minor Potion of Healing
»[Rare]  Lesser Potion of Damage
»[Rare] Lesser Potion of Mitigation

Skills
[Rank 3] <<First Aid>>
[Rank 0] <<Martial Arts>>

 

[Rain 0]

As the group finally reached the edge of the fields, the wanderer stood still for a moment. He wanted to assess the situation. Is everyone ready? Are healing pots at the ready? Armor and weapons in check? Although just slightly higher than the recommended level for this quest, the wanderer was sure he can take out Avalanche. Probably not with one hit, but at least two. He was just worried for his companion. Upon closer inspection, the wanderer notices that she's a martial artist, using some Uncommon handwraps. "Say, Would you be interested in borrowing my handwraps? I think they're better than yours and we could use all the damage we can get." The wanderer smiled as if unsure of the quest now. "Here, just check it out for yourself." the wanderer quickly fingers his HUD and sends the stats of the gloves.

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Brawler's Bout
Item Type: Leather Gloves
Tier: 1
Quality: Perfect
Enhancements: +3 Damage
Description: Black fighting gloves similar to this. >>Here<< A crown lion logo is present, making the gloves look like a official pair of UFC gloves. 

As he waited for what his companion would do, he fingers his HUD some more and took out another potion.

- Greater Mitigation Potion I used - [+18 Mitigation]

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[Level 16] [HP (64/64)] [Energy (16/16)] [DMG 8+2] [ACC 3] [EVA 0] [MIT 9+18]

Buffs
Greater Damage Potion I [+2 Damage]
Greater Mitigation Potion I [+18 MIT]

Equipped
+Bakuzan (by Oikawa) [+3 Damage]
+Ring of Accuracy (by Teayre) [+3 ACC]
+The Wandering Kingsman (by The Crowned Lion) [+2 LD, +9 MIT]

At Ready
1 Teleport Crystal
5 Greater Life Crystal I
5 Greater Health Potion I
5 Minor Panacea
5 Minor Health Potion I

 

 

[Aster 0]

Aster came to a stop shortly after the other player, Reginald weaving between her ankles before taking a patient seat beside her. The girl perked up when the wanderer spoke to her, and blinked in surprise when he offered up the equipment to her. While she appreciated the offer, the girl averted her gaze in hesitation. "Oh, err, if you don't mind..." She spoke uncertainly, but logic left her unable to refuse his offer. Feeling as though she had to continue, Aster added on, "Even so, I can't contribute much in terms of damage. I'm not able to use sword arts..." The words left her just loud enough to be heard over the frosty winds, but the embarrassment was evident in her expression.

She hesitantly accepted the trade request, equipping the hand wraps once they appeared in her inventory. As the leather weapons materialized on her hands, the girl opened and closed her fists a couple of times to get used to the feel. "Thank you." She added, realizing she hadn't said it earlier.

Trade Confirmation:

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• +Brawler's Bout (Borrowed from Rain)

 

[Rain 0]

ooc: Base stats to get 100% loot are HP 32; DMG 12; MIT 8.

She had seemed hesitant at first, but she eventually gave in. "It's nothing really. Every little damage counts, right?" Okay, let's get to it then." As those last words left his mouth, the wanderer quickly rushed into the fields.

The wanderer quickly took aggro of the nearest four elementals. As the wanderer got their attention while trying to get in position, three of the elementals jumped on the wanderer, swinging their clubs of ice, but sadly it barely sratched the wanderer.

Once the wanderer got the attention of four of the elementals and made them surround the wanderer, he tightly grips his blade until it grew azure. Within seconds, he cuts through the air, leaving two crescent slashes that emanated from the wanderer and cleaved all four creatures.  

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ID# 61580 results: Battle: 4 Craft: 5 Loot: 21 (19+2) MOB: 3
[Level 16] [HP (61/64)] [EN (4/16)] [DMG 8+2] [ACC 3] [EVA 0] [MIT 9+18]

• [Gen Getsu] [DMG 8 + Potion 2] = DMG 10 * SA (2x3) = DMG 60 - MIT 8 = DMG 52 AoE
  • -12 EN; -3 HP

ID# 61580 results: MOB: 3
[Ice Elemental] [HP (52/52)] [DMG 12] [MIT 8]

• Missed
  • -52 HP

ID# 61581 results: MOB: 8
[Ice Elemental] [HP (52/52)] [DMG 12] [MIT 8]

• DMG 12 - MIT 27 = DMG 1 (Min)
  • -52 HP

ID# 61582 results: MOB: 10
[Ice Elemental] [HP (52/52)] [DMG 12] [MIT 8]

• [DMG 12 + Crit 2] = DMG 14 - MIT 27 = DMG 1 (Min)
  • -52 HP

ID# 61583 results: MOB: 10
[Ice Elemental] [HP (52/52)] [DMG 12] [MIT 8]

• [DMG 12 + Crit 2] = DMG 14 - MIT 27 = DMG 1 (Min)
  • -52 HP

8 Materials (100%; LD: 21)
1,040 Col

 

- Total Loot -
8 Materials
1,040 Col

Edited June 15, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

((Just pointing out, energy regen happens at the beginning of your turn, so you wouldn't have that one back after your attack :c))

Aster gave a small shake of her hands as she got a feel for the equipment. She hoped she wouldn't have to use them much, but she couldn't protest with the man's point--if she had to fight, she might as well have a stronger weapon equipped for it. With a sharp breath in, the girl held it for a second before exhaling slowly and steadily. The condensation streamed from her lips as it hit the cold air, and immediately afterward she felt a harsh wind bite at her skin. The girl winced in reaction just as Rain bolted forward to attack a group of monsters. Aster opened her mouth as if to speak, but as no sound left her, the healer closed it with a small huff.

Glancing down to the fox still waiting at her feet, the girl gave a light shrug. The familiar sniffed around at the powdery snow, as if trying to search for any sign of something worthwhile that might be buried at their feet, but quickly shook the snow from his snout. Watching in awe as Rain quite literally tore through the elemental creatures, Aster stood lamely, nervously waiting until they would continue on to reach the boss. She wasn't sure how far off they were now, but Rain seemed to have a clear control over any mobs they would encounter.

Gathering Attempt:

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• ID#: 61660
  • BD: 2
  • CD: 11
  • LD: 1 + (1 Familiar) = 2 - Fail
  • MD: 9

Total Loot:

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• Rain:
  • 8 Crafting Materials
  • 1,040 Col
• Aster:
  • --

 

Edited June 16, 2016 by Asteria

[Rain 0]

Upon cleaving all four ice elementals, the wanderer spots an ice elemental straggler. Without a second thought, he rushed at the creature. As he drew his weapon, the blade glowed azure. With one swing... then.. two... four.. With one final downward swing of his blade, the wanderer slices right through the lone ice elemental. Instantly, the creature exploded into a multitude of pixel.

"That's five...." Turning around towards his companion, "How many more of these guys do you think we need to take down?"

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ID# 61661 results: Battle: 9 Loot: 5
[Level 16] [HP (64/64)] [EN (0/16)] [DMG 8+2] [ACC 3] [EVA 0] [MIT 9+18]

• [Wa Shu] [DMG 8 + Potion 2 + Crit 1] = DMG 11 * SA (5*1) = DMG 55 - MIT 8 = DMG 47
  • +1 EN; -5 EN

ID# 61661 results: MOB: 2
[Ice Elemental] [HP (0/47)] [DMG 12] [MIT 8]

• Missed
  • -47 HP

1 Material (100%)

- Total Loot -
9 Materials
1,040 Col

Edited June 17, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

"Hm? Oh," Aster's attention snapped back to the snowy-haired man as he turned his attention to her. Unsure of the answer to his question, the girl hurriedly pulled up her menus to access the quest details, skimming them over before giving a small frown. "All it says is that we have to defeat the boss named <<Avalanche>>" She scowled lightly in dissatisfaction. The quest didn't say anything about additional mobs, and the description of the quest itself was lackluster, giving them barely enough information with which to seek out the boss at all. With a sigh, she closed the floating windows with a swiping motion, glancing back down to the fox who had continued nosing around in the tall layer of snow. "As many as it takes until we find the boss, I suppose." The healer surveyed their location in comparison to how far they'd come from town, and then again to where she believed their rough destination lay. "I would say we're about halfway there, but it's hard to tell." She guessed vaguely.

Gathering Attempt:

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• ID#: 61786
  • BD: 9
  • CD: 3
  • LD: 20 + (1 Familiar) = 21 - Success
  • MD: 5
• +1 Crafting Material

Total Loot:

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• Rain:
  • 9 Crafting Materials
  • 1,040 Col
• Aster:
  • 1 Crafting Material

Edited June 19, 2016 by Asteria

[Rain 0]

After hearing his companions remark, the wanderer decided it's time to relax for a bit before he goes on a rampage again. That last rampage he had took a lot of his energy and if he runs in to any more mobs, he won't be able to fend them off and keep Aster from harm. That being said, the wanderer sheathes Bakuzan back in it's scabbard. He quickly finds a nearby tree in which he can just lean against and just wait for his energy to regen.

[Level 16] [HP (64/64)] [EN (0/16)] [DMG 8+2] [ACC 3] [EVA 0] [MIT 9+18]

+1 EN

Edited June 17, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

Aster glanced over as Rain took a moment to regenerate his energy. 'If only support builds had something that restored energy as well as health.' She thought with an inward sigh. She couldn't ask for the world though, especially not with her status as a low level. Perhaps if she was lucky she'd find something in the game that would expand her abilities as she grew in strength. Her tactic of increasing her <<First Aid>> skill before all else proved more or less valuable in her combat encounters so far, but of course it left her utterly useless to providing damage or facing enemies alone.

Just as she was starting to get lost in her thoughts, Aster felt a familiar nudging against her ankle that caused her to look down at the orange fox at her feet. The familiar trotted over to the location of a stray material among the snowfall and Aster quickly took a few steps to collect it.

Gathering Attempt:

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• ID#: 61875
  • BD: 7
  • CD: 2
  • LD: 15 + (1 Familiar) = 16 - Success
  • MD: 5
• +1 Crafting Material

Total Loot:

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• Rain:
  • 9 Crafting Materials
  • 1,040 Col
• Aster:
  • 2 Crafting Material

Edited June 19, 2016 by Asteria

[Rain 0]

As he leaned against the tree the wanderer casually browsed his HUD. There's really nothing he could do. He has no consistent Energy regens or anything so yeah. This was a pain, but it's a necessity. 

After a few seconds going by, his impatience was starting to grow thin. He hates having to just sit and wait. It's not like him at all. With that in mind, he began to scour the area looking for materials he can pick. After a few minutes, however, he spotted nothing.

ID# 61888 results: Loot: 2

+1 EN

Edited June 27, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

Aster lazily kicked around at the piled snow surrounding her feet, patiently waiting before the party would resume fighting their way to the boss monster. Reginald had dashed off, staying within sight as he continued sniffing around for anything of interest he could find. "Hm..." The girl let out a small sigh, looking up at the cloudy frozen sky. She hadn't spent much time on the fourth floor overall, but the wonder of it was slowly growing old. She couldn't imagine the thought of being in this type of winter-y environment day and night, no matter how much she liked the season.

Just as her thoughts began to drift, the trees nearby groaned as a rustling echoed through the forest. Aster blinked in surprise at the sounds compared to how quiet the clearing had been. Moments later, as if the noise was traveling through the trees to reach them, a giant blast of icy wind surged through the entire area. Taken off guard by the force, Aster stumbled to regain her balance and squinted against the fresh snowfall that swirled around her as the strong winds showed no sign of dying down. "H-hey!" She called out weakly, trying to make out Rain's figure with her now limited vision. 'Is this a blizzard or something?' She tried to figure out the situation in her head. 'Does this have anything to do with the boss monster in the area?'

Gathering Attempt:

  Hide contents

• ID#: 62185
  • BD: 5
  • CD: 8
  • LD: 10 + (1 Familiar) = 11 - Fail
  • MD: 5

Total Loot:

  Hide contents

• Rain:
  • 9 Crafting Materials
  • 1,040 Col
• Aster:
  • 2 Crafting Material

Edited June 26, 2016 by Aster

[Rain 0]

The snowstorm began to sweep the area, clouding the visions of Aster and Rain alike. The winds slowly picked up as the snowstorm started to become that of a blizzard. This didn't faze the wanderer, however. This floor is his home, and the chilling winds it brought seldom affected him. Looking around, the wanderer quickly spots Aster, fallen to the ground. Clearly, she's not used to this kind of weather. Throwing his hand out, he quickly helped Aster up on her feet.

"The storm is slowly getting worse, we either need to find shelter in a cave or press on forward to the center of the sto-" In the middle of the wanderer's words, a loud eerie roar echoed across the fields, coming from what could be the center of the storm. It was a sound unheard of by the wanderer. It sounded like a large bird made of crystals crying out it's last breathe. Before he could say another word to Aster, his eagerness compelled the wanderer to go forth and face this unknown creature. He knew not what he's to face as he's still yet new to this part of the floor, but his face was bright with excitement. A new challenge has come forth.

Max EN

Edited June 27, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

Just as the girl was about to call out again, Rain approached her and helped her keep her balance without hesitation. The healer shut her mouth nervously, now fully realizing she was completely out of her element. The man began to speak, explaining a plan of action, when his words were interrupted by a massive, angry noise that practically shook the snowy hills. Rain responded by setting off towards the source of the bestial roar. Aster opened her mouth to protest, but quickly bit her tongue and obediently followed after him as fast as her short legs would move her. She wasn't in a position to call the shots, so she'd let Rain take the lead and simply do her job to support him however she could.

Glancing back, the girl found Reginald had already caught up to them, staying close at her heels. Feeling a small wave of relief that the familiar hadn't gotten lost amongst the biting winds, she turned her attention forward, following closely behind Rain as the party trudged through the snowstorm.

[Rain 0]

A few minutes roll by, as both players trudged through the snow. The snow storm seemed to be endless and as they got closer towards the source of the cry, it became harder and harder to walk. The winds grew stronger and the snow at their feet slowly rose. "Just a little more.." The wanderer kept telling himself. If this snowstorm was similar to the one where he first learned how to use his katana then the center of this storm could be a safe haven.

Suddenly, after a few more steps, their surroundings became crystal clear. The snow storm had completely stopped and all that was let were just some light shower of snow. It fell ever so slowly to the ground. As the wanderer's eyes followed the snow fall to the ground, it led him to an rare azure flower. Thinking it could be a rare ingredient, he quickly grabs the flowers. Unfortunately, the wanderer was too rough with it and the flower broke into pixels in his hands.

Looking back at Aster, the wanderer grew flabbergasted. As it was with the snowstorm during his katana unlocking quest, there stood a large wall of pure white. It seems the storm only stopped there.

ID# 62550 results: Loot: 10

Edited June 30, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

Aster held up a hand in an attempt to block the fierce winds that threatened to knock her over again. After each gust that hit them the girl struggled to keep her balance. Rain was forging their path, and just as it felt their would be no end to the raging storm...

The amber eyes that had been squinted shut against the harsh weather fluttered open, and the girl pushed up the glasses resting on her nose. Surprised by the eerily calm atmosphere, Aster moved with caution. The player in front of her caught her attention as he reached for what looked like a flower sprouting from the snowy ground. The healer blinked in disbelief as the item disintegrated at his touch, never having seen something like that happen before. "What..." She was just about to question it when her words eluded her. The whole environment had her feeling overwhelmed.

[Rain 0]

"I guess you're really not used to large storms and blizzards huh?" The wanderer question has as if he knew better. He didn't. He's only experience someone thing like this once. This storm acts like a hurricane or a typhoon where the center of the storm is calm with just a slight sign of the storm. It's crazy, but somehow it work. In the game anyways. It was enough to baffle players.

Now, as the wanderer finally got his bearing, he quickly spots a giant crystalline creature someone roaming the fields. Occasionally, it open it's mouth and let out that eerie screech that echoed throughout the area. The wanderer's face cracked a smile as he slowly took a few step forward. "Finally found you." His eagerness to kill the beast and end this madness propel him forward. It wasn't long when his slow few steps became a fast charge.

Once he felt close enough, he pushed his body off the ground and into the air. Then, with a single swing of his blade, he dragged his katana across the body of the beast and left a remarkably, large mark on it. As he fell to the ground, he turned around in hopes that that was enough to slay the creature. That, unfortunately, was not the case.

With a swing of it's arms, Avalanche's arms smashed into the wanderer, throwing him off his feet and into the air and eventually on the ground.

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ID# 62691 results: Battle: 6
[H 1] [Level 16] [HP (63/64)] [EN (9/16)] [DMG 8+2] [ACC 3] [EVA 0] [MIT 9+18]
 » [Zekkai] [DMG 8 + Potion 2] = DMG 10 * SA (1*7) = DMG 70 - MIT 8 = DMG 62
  » -7 EN; -1 HP

ID# 62691 results: MOB: 10
[Avalanche] [HP 38/100] [DMG 24] [MIT 8]
 » [DMG 24 + Crit 2] = DMG 26 - MIT 27 = DMG 1 (Min)
  » -62 HP

Edited July 2, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

"Not particularly." Aster agreed with a small sigh. She'd only been out to the fourth floor on a couple of occasions, and she hadn't once been unlucky enough to get herself caught up in a storm. The girl was getting her bearings, bringing a hand up to try and ruffle the snow from her orange hair. Taking a deep breath through her nose, she quickly regretted the action as the biting cold wind filled her throat and lungs.

Just as the girl thought they might be stopping to take a breather, the ear-splitting sound of a creature's roar startled her slightly, and her attention was drawn towards the monster just as Rain prepared his attack. She quickly closed the distance between them, readying herself as Rain charged the ice monster with a massive attack to its health. Relieved at how devastating Rain's attacks were, the girl jumped in surprise as the man was knocked backwards. As he fell to the snowy earth, she dashed over to make sure he was alright. Luckily, his health had only been scratched, but she imagined the blow he took must not have felt very nice. "You alright?" She asked regardless, offering to help the white-haired man back to his feet.

[Rain 0]

His mind cloudy and eyes foggy, "Where am I?" As he slowly sat up, as voice came echoing towards him. "Aster?" He wasn't entirely sure who it was but it most likely aster. After a few more seconds, of disorientation, the wanderer's sense came back to normal. "Damn, he hits hard." Angry, the wanderer slowly began to stand to his feet. He was going to end this once and for all.

The wanderer pushed himself forward into a sprint. As he got closer, the giant began to throw his fists at the wanderer. They all missed as the wanderer's too nimble for the giant. With one final punch, the giant threw everything it had into it. Unfortunately for the creature, the wanderer jumped up and dodged the punch. The wanderer then took advantage of it's size and began to run up it's arms.

Once he felt close enough, he tightly gripped Bakuzan. Then, with a once swing of hit blade, he cleaved the giant ice elemental's head clean off.

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ID# 62853 results: Battle: 6 (3+3)
[H 2] [Level 16] [HP (63/64)] [EN (3/16)] [DMG 8+2] [ACC 3] [EVA 0] [MIT 9+18]
 » [Zekkai] [DMG 8 + Potion 2] = DMG 10 * SA (1*7) = DMG 70 - MIT 8 = DMG 62
  » +1 EN; -7 EN

ID# 62853 results: MOB: 4
[Avalanche] [HP 38/100] [DMG 24] [MIT 8] DEAD
 » Missed
  » -62 HP

 

Edited July 2, 2016 by Rain

[Aster 0]

Carefully watching as the snowy-haired man regained his senses and got back to his feet, Aster felt a bit of relief. It frustrated her how the game didn't always abide by the laws of the world she was so familiar with. Despite only taking a single point of damage, an attack could leave you paralyzed, shaken up, or other various side-effects. Seeing that her first aid wasn't necessary, she took a couple steps back while Rain prepared another attack, once that he seemed intent on making the last.

It was a clean series of motions; Rain easily dodging the ice elemental's slow and massive swings, waiting for the perfect opening to strike. In only a few seconds, the player had managed to make quick work of the boss, quickly reducing it to a flurry of shattered pixels and light shards.

As if in response, the area around them fell silent. Though they had been in the relatively-calm eye of the storm, it was as if the environment settled completely. There was no more snowfall around them, and the violent winds that had circled them died down. Left in the wake of the boss' defeat, Aster looked over to Rain with a grin on her face. "Hey, we did it!" She said, pushing aside any feelings of uncertainty to celebrate their victory.