[F09-PP] The Iron Guardian

[Beat 0]

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Passive [+1 EN] 

Action: Weeping Moon

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1356/1370 | EP: 66/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:3/3/2/2] Beat - HP: 918/930 |  EP: 45/90 | Dmg: 21 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Dire Rock Lobster 1> HP: 0/640 | DMG: 220 | ACC: 3 - ID# 95719: BD: 6 + 6 = 12 = HIT [DMG: 21 x 9 = 189] 
<Dire Rock Lobster 2> HP: 0/640 | DMG: 220 | ACC: 3 - ID# 95720: BD: 9 + 6 = 15 = CRIT + 1 [DMG: 22 x 9 = 198]
<Dire Rock Lobster 3> HP: 0/640 | DMG: 220 | ACC: 3 - 
<Dire Rock Lobster 4> HP: 0/640 | DMG: 220 | ACC: 3 - ID# 95721: BD: 5 + 6 = 11 = HIT [DMG: 21 x 9 = 189]

Loot: 

ID#95719: LD: 17 + 7 = 24 CD: 8 = 6 T3 Mats and 3840 col

ID#95720: LD: 3 + 7 = 10 CD: 3 = 1 T3 Mat and 3840 col

ID#95721: LD: 3 + 7 = 10 CD: 5 = 1 T3 Mat and 4480 col
 

Total Loot: 

29 T3 Mats

26,880col

1x Rare T3 Weapon
1x Rare T3 Armor

"Alright you hilarious little bastards, time to sleep." Beat said, his smile still plastered onto his face as he walked into the middle of the scuttling crustaceans and swung his spear around his body, releasing the pal yellow wave that had ended the lives of so many monsters before. The three creatures barely had a chance to react before being pushed into the walls of the wav by the expanding wave of energy and crushed until their health bars dropped to zero and they turned into a small explosion of pixels. 

"Well, it looks like that's that!" Beat said, stowing his spear and dusting off his hand with a satisfied sigh, "Though, two fights back to back...seems like a good indication something is near here." Beat said, his eyes scanning the walls of the cave as his HUD pinged and hummed as it often did in times of Inaction.

Edited February 12, 2018 by Beat

[Shield 0]

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Swapping Gear:

-Manticore Mask
-Spirit Plate
+Finder's Keeper [Expertise: S&D]
+Seeking Aura [+3 LD]

Shield nodded his agreement. A double spawn had preceded the last dungeon discovery. There was no reason to expect any differently just yet. His fingers flew through the air, swiping and scanning through menus with very little assistance from his eyes to trade out his defensive gear for the scout-focused items that would hopefully be the difference between an advanced dungeon and no dungeon at all.

The earring and wrist band materialized in their typical places, an Shield set out in search of an entrance. Fortunately, he had been intentional with his item design, specifying in his earring's creation that it do the heavy-lifting for him when it came to searching. The gold wire that was inlaid in the simple silver hoop glowed like a beacon when near anything of value. All Shield needed to do from there was to ferret out the source. On occasion, this turned out to be much more difficult than others, but he would cross that bridge when he got there.

"Here's to some better hauls than we've found out here in the open," he said, running his hand along the nearest wall as he followed it cautiously along the cavern's edge.

[Beat 0]

Beat nodded Shield-like in agreement, though with far more to say, as usual, "I wonder if we've just gotten extremely good at dungeon hunting and monster killing or if the game really is too easy." Beat said leaning against the cavern wall and watching the sliver of health he had lost slowly tick upwards. It was rare for him to take damage, but it was also refreshing. It kept him on his toes and reminded him that being reckless could get him killed in the wrong circumstance. 

"Hey, what is that?" He said, pointing to a spot on the opposite wall of the cave where his attack and crushed one of the rock lobsters. the wall had cratered slightly, but some of the rock behind it had fallen away, revealing some sort of opening. It may have been dumb luck to have found it like that, but if it was the dungeon, he was going to take some credit at least. 

[Shield 0]

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ID# 95734 results: Loot: 11+10 [+1 retroactive Versatile housing bonus - expended for thread] = 22 - Advanced Dungeon Found!

Shield shrugged, wandering over to the spot Beat had pointed to. As he approached, his earring slowly began to light up, glowing brighter and brighter until he came to the opening. The entrance to the crater was dim, but his earring shed a bright light across the space, and with a shove, the last of the rubble collapsed back into the cavity, revealing a set of double doors considerably larger than the last ones they had found. The outside was decorated with the remains of dozens of humans, and as he drew nearer, the bare skulls began to chatter.

"I think we found what we were looking for," he said, his voice and expression both grave. If the last dungeon they had entered was any indicator, this one would be a real struggle to clear. "I'm going to recommend we rest up and prepare. If what's in there is stronger than last time, then we need to be cautious."

It was a sentiment he did not express often anymore, the idea that something other than a floor boss was a serious threat, but he had no shame in admitting that there were risks.

Edited February 12, 2018 by Shield

[Beat 0]

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Rounds out of combat: 2/3 

Consumables Used:

Swords Dance Crystal (+6 dmg)

 

Beat's brow furrowed as he felt the pressure and energy coming from the doors in front of them. This was nothing like any dungeon they had entered before and it was clear to him that his would be their greatest challenge yet.

"Holy crap this has death trap written all over it! Yeah, I'm gonna buff up!"  he said, already opening his menus and pulling out a bright red crystal and squeezing it in his hand until it shattered, bestowing its effect to him. With his damage nearly maximized, he hoped that they would be able to deal with anything they encountered without too much risk. 

"I wish there was a consumable that increased my energy pool. I have a feeling we'll be resting at least once in here." He said, going through his menus and looking for anything else he would want to use, finding nothing he could think would be of use rather than simply being an extra precaution. 

[Shield 0]

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Swapping Gear:

-Finder's Keeper
-Seeking Aura
+Manticore Mask
+Spirit Plate

Shield nodded in agreement. It wasn't easy to admit to being intimidated, but there were a lot of unknowns behind those doors, and he could not say with certainty how well he was prepared for them.

"Having to rest is no real problem," he said, taking a moment to rearrange his own gear for the challenges they might face. "Any pause we have along the way is a chance to search for more treasure. If we're taking our time, we'll likely get more out of the dungeon regardless."

With their stats properly adjusted, Shield placed his hand on the door and pushed. The heavy barrier creaked inward, and the chattering skulls fell silent. Despite how unnatural the spectacle had been, the sudden silence made Shield even more uncomfortable. He did his best to shake off the unease he felt and stepped through the opening.

This was different from every other dungeon he had seen previously. Rather than seeing a hallway or entry way, everything seemed to be visible directly from where they stood. It was a single, massive crypt with a high, vaulted ceiling. There was a raised dais in the center, and all around were little alcoves occupied by skeletons in varying armors. Some were more heavily outfitted than others. Some looked... entirely unnatural. And along the walls there were also treasure chests with iron gates blocking them.

It seemed to be a battlefield coliseum of the dead, complete with combat rewards to unlock along the way.

"Well... straight to the point, isn't it?"

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Turns out of combat: 3/3 

EP FULL!

"Woooaaaah..." 

Beat gaped at the scene before them as he walked through the threshold, mouth hanging open, into the most unique dungeon he had ever been in. Up till now, most dungeons had been maze-like with rooms where combat took place, but this was more like the quest he had recently done with the lich. 

"This reminds me of that lich quest, though I don't see a skeleton king and I doubt I'll be able to solo it in two rounds like last time." Beat said, forgetting to chuckle at his own attempt at humor. The scene around them was exciting, but it had a sense of danger about it that he had never felt that seemed to squelch his sense of humor. Beat was busy taking everything in as they walked down into the middle of the arena, but he wasn't too distracted to hear the familiar ding as his energy bar finished refilling. 

"Alright Shield, I'm good to go. Let's be careful, but let's get it done." He said, drawing his spear back from his inventory as he pulled his focus inwards, slowly but surely softening the deadening roar of the undead spectators until all he could hear was his own heartbeat. 

[Shield 0]

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Action: Howl [-10 EN]

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1255/1370 | EP: 118/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:0/0/0/0] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 90/90 | Dmg: 21 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Skeletal Warrior 1> HP: 735/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95855 results: Craft: 1 [No Recovery] MOB: 4 [+1=5 - Miss]
<Skeletal Warrior 2> HP: 648/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95856 results: MOB: 7 [+1=8 - Hit! 252 -214=38 dmg - THN: 87 dmg]
<Skeletal  Archer 3> HP: 735/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95857 results: MOB: 9 [+1=10 - Hit! 252+1-214=39 dmg]
<Skeletal  Archer 4> HP: 648/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95858 results: MOB: 8 [+1=9 - Hit! 252-214=38 dmg - THN: 87 dmg]

As soon as they entered, the doors closed behind them of their own accord, knocking dust from the ceiling as the booming echo undulated through the enclosed space. As the dust cleared, the contents of four of the recesses stirred, and a heavily armored skeleton emerged from each. Two of them carried heavy curved blades and shields, while the other two pulled bows from their backs nearly as tall as they were.

These were not the same weakling skeletons that he had fought on lower floors, but they did not seem incredibly powerful. If anything, these were minions, designed to test players or to wear them down for bigger fights to come. Either way, Shield knew his job. He took in a deep breath and unleashed a wave of sound. "If you're so eager to die a second time, then try your luck!"

They did just that. The two melee fighters charged, crossing paths along the way and slashing at Shield with their weapons. One of them missed altogether, but the other one struck with surprising force. Before he could push back his attackers, two arrows smote him, one in the shoulder, and the other in the neck. The latter did little more to him than the others, but it was not a pleasant sensation. While the attacks did not register on his health gauge by much, it was more than he was used to, and together it put a real dent in his gauge.

Edited February 13, 2018 by Shield

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Action: Weeping Moon + Charge | -15 EP

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1255/1370 | EP: 118/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:0/0/0/0] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 75/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Skeletal Warrior 1> HP: 456/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95874: BD: 5 + 6 = 11 = Hit [DMG: 31 x 9 = 279]
<Skeletal Warrior 2> HP: 369/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95875: BD: 2 + 6 = 8 = Hit [DMG: 31 x 9 = 279]
<Skeletal  Archer 3> HP: 447/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95876: BD: 9 + 6 = 15 = Crit + 1 [DMG: 32 x 9 = 288 + Freeze and Paralyze]
<Skeletal  Archer 4> HP: 369/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 958 77: BD: 3 + 6 = 9 = Hit [DMG: 31 x 9 = 279]

Beat aired on the side of caution and he was glad he did as the skeletal warriors displayed impressive strength and more advanced maneuvers, though their speed was still easy enough to follow. He knew that as long as he didn't do anything stupid, Shield would sufficiently manage heat, leaving the fighter to do what he did best. 

Beat brandished his spear at the group of skeletons as they regrouped from their assault, "Alright boneheads, let's see how much of a beating you can take!" Beat's charge skill surrounded him with a red aura as his spear glowed, making his form a red and white streak as he moved towards his foes as blinding speed. 

"EYAAAAAH!" 

Beat shouted as he leaped into the air and stabbed his spear into the ground, a pale yellow circle expanding from the impact point. Before the warriors could figure out what was happening, the circle exploded upwards, enveloping them all in light, freezing one of them in place. 

 

Edited February 14, 2018 by Beat

[Shield 0]

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Passive [+1 EN] Battle Healing [+68 HP] Recovery [+0 EN]

Action: Energize > Beat [Shield: -10 EP, Beat: +8 EP]

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1285/1370 | EP: 109/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:1/1/2/1] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 83/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Skeletal Warrior 1> HP: 456/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95933 results: Craft: 1 [No Recovery] MOB: 1 [Miss]
<Skeletal Warrior 2> HP: 282/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95934 results: MOB: 7 [+1=8 - Hit! 252 -214=38 dmg - THN: 87 dmg]
<Skeletal  Archer 3> HP: 447/735 | DMG: 252 - Freeze/Paralyze
<Skeletal  Archer 4> HP: 369/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95935 results: MOB: 3 [+1=4 - Miss]

Shield was relieved at how much damage Beat had managed to deal and that he had also managed to freeze one of the archers, because although his health was still nowhere near critical, they were one exchange into the fight and he was already lower than at any point on this venture so far. These were the grunts, and he was already watching his health slowly evaporate.

"Get ready, Lilith," he hissed towards his collar. Beneath his armor, he could feel the twitching of a serpentine tail. He was not low enough that he would need her healing bite just yet, but as soon as he dropped below the threshold of what she could heal, he would need to utilize her so that she could get through her cool down.

With his healer at the ready, he urged the spare energy in his pool to gather at the tip of his sword and flicked it towards Beat before turning back to his targets. It was no longer a simple case of being hit making him a more effective tank. He might actually need to defend himself this time around. As one of the skeletons lurched forward, he sidestepped the heavy melee attack. However, before he had even re-centered his stance, he felt the familiar sensation of a blade penetrating his side. He leaped back, but the second skeleton had already done his damage. As landed, he heard the sharp, heavy click of an arrow ricocheting off of stone beside him just by where he had once stood.

Edited February 16, 2018 by Shield

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Passive [+1 EN] 

Action: Weeping Moon

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1285/1370 | EP: 109/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:2/2/4/3] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 69/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Skeletal Warrior 1> HP: 213/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95980- BD: 3 + 6 = 9 = Hit [DMG 27 x 9 = 243]
<Skeletal Warrior 2> HP: 39/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95981- BD: 2 + 6 = 8 = Hit [DMG 27 x 9 = 243]
<Skeletal  Archer 3> HP: 195/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95982- BD: 9 + 6 = 15 = Crit + 1 [DMG 28 x 9 = 252 + Paralyze and Freeze]
<Skeletal  Archer 4> HP: 108/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 95983- BD: 10 + 6 = 16 = Crit + 2 [DMG 29 x 9 = 261 + Paralyze and Freeze]

The skeletal archers clearly felt as if they had Shield on the run as he was forced to dodge their arrows. They continued to fire relentlessly at the tank, showing far more aggressiveness than most of the monsters they usually encountered. Beat moved between the bowmen and his partner, spinning his spear rapidly and easily deflecting the onslaught of arrows, causing the warriors to cease their assault to figure out a new plan. 

"Got your attention now? Good, let's see how much you can take!" Beat said, brandishing his spear towards them as it glowed, charging them at full speed, closing the gap in moments. His lunar sword art went off in a much more familiar manner, the pale yellow circle expanding and crashing into each of the warriors, freezing the two archers in place. 

"Their attack is spot on, but I'm not impressed with their defense. That vampire from the last one was way better." He said, ready for any retaliation, having definitely caught the attention of one of the frozen archers. 

Edited February 16, 2018 by Beat

[Shield 0]

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Passive [+1 EN] Battle Healing [+68 HP] Recovery [+0 EN]

Action: Energize > Beat [Shield: -10 EP, Beat: +8 EP]

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1276/1370 | EP: 100/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:2/2/4/3] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 77/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Skeletal Warrior 1> HP: 126/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 96007 results: Craft: 5 [No Recovery] MOB: 8 [+1=9 - Hit! 252 -214=38 dmg - THN: 87 dmg]
<Skeletal Warrior 2> HP: 39/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 96008 results: MOB: 10 [+1=10 - Hit! 252+1-214=39 dmg]
<Skeletal  Archer 3> HP: 195/735 | DMG: 252 - [Paralyze and Freeze]
<Skeletal  Archer 4> HP: 108/735 | DMG: 252 - [Paralyze and Freeze]

"That vampire was the final boss," Shield said, sending off more energy to keep Beat up and going. He was a little disappointed at how little his Recovery enhancement seemed to be activating, but he knew it was always a gamble. Still, he would have liked to see his energy stores remain more stable. "Incoming!"

He knew that the skeletons had to be about ready to turn on Beat, but with their health bars all so low and with half of them frozen anyway, it seemed a waste to work to draw their fire further. The warriors, both of which were now freed and gearing up to attack, were still focused on Shield, and that was what mattered most at the moment. Both struck him with considerable force, but the one who was closest to death had apparently wised up, jamming its sword between the plates of Shield's armor to bypass his defensive damage altogether.

"Cheeky bugger," he grumbled to himself.

Edited February 16, 2018 by Shield

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Passive [+1 EN] 

Action: Weeping Moon

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1276/1370 | EP: 100/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:2/2/4/3] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 63/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

<Skeletal Warrior 1> HP: 0/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 96009- BD: 8 + 6 = 14 = Hit [DMg= 27 x 9 = 243] 
<Skeletal Warrior 2> HP: 0/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 96010- BD: 5 + 6 = 11 = Hit [DMg= 27 x 9 = 243]
<Skeletal  Archer 3> HP: 0/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 96011- BD: 7 + 6 = 13 = Hit [DMg= 27 x 9 = 243]
<Skeletal  Archer 4> HP: 0/735 | DMG: 252 - ID# 96012- BD: 1 + 6 = 7 =  Hit [DMg= 27 x 9 = 243]

Loot: 

ID#96009- LD: 5 + 7 = 12 CD: 10 = Rare T3 Armor/Shield, 2 T3 Mats, 4410 col

ID#96010- LD: 12 + 7 = 19 CD: 11 = 4 T3 Crafting Materials and 4410 col

ID#96011- LD: 1 + 7 = 8 CD: 1 = 1 T3 Material and 4410 Col

ID#96012- LD: 17 + 7 = 24 CD: 12 = 2 Perfect T3 Consumables and 4410 Col

 

Total Loot: 

36 T3 Mats

44,520 col

1x Rare T3 Weapon

2x Rare T3 Armor

2x Perfect T3 Consumable

Beat smirked as he looked at the health bars on each of the skeletons. One of the warriors was missing a large part of its rib cage and its entire jaw while an archer and the other warrior were missing chips of bones all of their body, but had managed to stay standing. Only one of the archers had managed to avoid more than the rest, though it was still well within Beat's kill range. 

"Not bad for the first wave. I look forward to the next one." He said with an air of arrogance. He charged forward and released his lunar sword art once more, this time simply launching a wide crescent moon shaped energy projectile that cleaved all of them in two before they disappeared. Beat looked over to Shield and gave a thumbs up as he shouldered his spear, "Definitely stronger than we're used to, but not by much. Those were definitely the grunts."

Edited February 17, 2018 by Beat

[Shield 0]

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Swapping Gear:

-Manticore Mask
-Spirit Plate
-Spirit Spines
+Finder's Keeper [Expertise: S&D]
+Seeking Aura [+3 LD]
+Raw Passion [+3 Prosperity]

As the first wave of skeletons shattered, something happened that Shield was not expecting. Two of the recesses in the walls, both closed off by iron bars, opened simultaneously. Each held a chest with identical markings, and the same skull-shaped lid, the teeth and upper jaw of which overlapped the lower, box-shaped portion of the chest. A slight breeze stirred, seemingly without source, and kicked up dust that swirled in place between the two openings and materialized into a skeletal wraith. Its empty eye sockets stared down Shield with a calm, malign intensity.

"Choose," it said, holding out a hand to either side to indicate the two options. "One contains wealth. The other, death."

Shield knew better than to take this at face value. Auto-kill effects were unheard of in SAO, and even dungeons had limits to the strength of their monsters. Still, the overall ambiance of the dungeon as a whole was intimidating to begin with. Shield turned to Beat.

"I should be fine," he reassured the other player. "Still, cover me. I'd like to try to make the right choice here."

With that, he turned back to the wraith. It did not have a red cursor, so it was not a threat, or at least it wasn't yet. As he walked, he navigated his menus, picking out the gear that would be most helpful in identifying which chest contained treasure, and which was most likely to be a combat in disguise.

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Passive [+1 EN] 

Action: Picking nose...I mean watching out...yep...

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1276/1370 | EP: 100/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:2/2/4/3] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 64/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 6 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

Beat readied his spear at the wraith as it appeared and did not relax until it had spoken and was clearly not a threat, for the time being at least. Still, he was one step ahead of Shield's request and he did not remove his gaze from the floating specter as he nodded in acknowledgement and followed Shield, keeping his facing towards the only potential threat in the room with his spear pointed at the wraith. 

"I hate puzzles like these. Often times, there is literally no difference between the two choices and it's just a toss up." Beat said quietly as he maintained his vigil. He had run into plenty of scenarios like this one in Crossreign where he had gotten lucky, reaping the reward that reflected the opposite of what he could have faced had his luck gone the other way. This meant that if Shield chose well, they would likely not be disappointed, but the alternative was likely equally astonishing.

[Shield 0]

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ID# 96058 results: Loot: 20+10=30 - [Yeah. I think I found it]

"There might be a clue hidden somewhere, but for now, I think I'm just going to have to rely on my earring to-" Shield pause, looking back and forth at the chests. It was impossible to be sure, but he felt like something was amiss. As he approached, neither of them seemed to be activating his detection earring. He took a closer look at the skulls that made up the chest lids, and there sunk back in their sockets, he could see what appeared to be eyeballs. They were not decoration, or at least they did not seem to be so. Otherwise, why bother hiding them so far back in their sockets?

"They're both mimics," he said slowly aloud. "That's the puzzle. That's why it's arbitrary. They're both wrong answers."

He looked along the wall, back towards the entrance where there were more chests hidden behind similar grates. Picking his way slowly along the alcove-pitted walls, he inspected each of the chests until, placing his hand on one of the iron grates, his earring ignited like a road flare. He pushed, and the gate swung easily inward.

"We have a winner."

Edited February 17, 2018 by Shield

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Passive [+1 EN] 

Action: Still got that boogie

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1276/1370 | EP: 100/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:2/2/4/3] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 65/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 7 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

Beat smirked at the wraith who was now somewhat less composed, irritated at the fact that they had successfully avoided the trap he had set, "You suck dawg. Gotta do better than that to trick us. Been here waaaay too long to fall for that," he said, flipping the specter off and making a face at it. 

"You were lucky this time..." the wraith said, seething, "but I wonder if you will be so fortunate next time..." It finished, still hovering as it waited for Shield to open the chest as if to see what it was losing to the pair of bold players. 

"Alright Mr.Tank, let's open'er up and see what we've won. Let's hope it's not butt, but if it is, I hope it's at least twice butt." He said, smiling widely at his humor as he bounced on the balls of his feet, hoping they would be rewarded well for their success.

Edited February 18, 2018 by Beat

[Shield 0]

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Used: Golden Key

Opening Chest:

ID# 96152

LD:19+7=26

CD:9

6,750 Col, 12 T3 Materials, 2 T3 Perfect Consumables, 1 T3 Perfect Weapon, 1 T3 Perfect Armor

Shield ignored Beat, which was their usual ritual at such antics, and bent low over the chest, fishing through his inventory to produce a Golden Key. Holding it in front of the lock, it burst into golden light fragments, making a bright clink of metal as it did so. The lid popped open, and Shield began examining the contents.

"Wow," he exclaimed silently. "This dungeon isn't a joke. A perfect weapon, a perfect set of heavy armor... two perfect consumables... And that's on top of a generous helping of both crafting materials and Col."

He dismissed the readout window and closed the lid. Its contents now removed, its endurance dropped instantly to zero, and it went the way of the skeletons and the golden key which had opened, it, shattering into light fragments. He straightened up and turned back to Beat. "Things are starting to look up, wouldn't you say?"

Edited February 18, 2018 by Shield

[Beat 0]

Spoiler

Passive [3 rounds out of combat = EP FULL!] 

Action: Okay, I think I got it.

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1276/1370 | EP: 100/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
[H:2/2/4/3] Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 90/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 7 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

Beat jumped high into the air and pumped his fist into the air in celebration, "Heeeeeeell yeah!" Beat's yell echoed throughout the room, evoking some displeased roars from the undead crowd in the stands around them. Beat flipped them off and eyed the loot screen that had come up, "Looks like it's go big or go home for dungeon farming from now on." 

He turned back to the wraith who was now ringing out its spectral robes in its hands and grinding its teeth, "Awww you mad bro?" Beat said winking at the creature and doing a mocking dance gesture, "Alright, let's see what else you've got. I'd like to earn another chest if that's cool. You can always just give it to us too." 

The wraith's wispy form seemed to writhe as it glared at Beat, "I WILL NOT GI-..." The spirit took a deep breath, "Your luck is bound to run out, and when it does, your skulls will decorate the door to my dungeon!"

 

[Shield 0]

Quote

Passive [3 rounds out of combat = EP FULL!] 

Action: Swapping Gear

-Finder's Keeper
-Seeking Aura
-Raw Passion
+Manticore Mask
+Spirit Plate
+Spirit Spines

Shield - HP: 1336/1370 | EP: 128/128 | Dmg: 2 | Acc: 0 | Eva: -1 | Mit: 214 | BH: 68 | THN: 87 | REC: 6 | LD: 7
Beat - HP: 930/930 |  EP: 90/90 | Dmg: 27 |  Acc: 7 | Eva: 0 | Mit: 18 | LD: 7 | +3 Prosperity

It was impressive the turnaround they had gotten so far. Although some of the monster drops had not been so impressive, the chest's contents had balanced that nicely. That being the case, though, it was unlikely they would have much longer to linger on their success, and Shield was still without his battle gear. He opened his inventory, swiping down past their most recent finds to his tried and true defensive kit, trading out for his loot finding gear.

"I'm still not back at full health," he thought aloud, noting his current hit points. "I'm almost there, but it's impressive that the first wave of enemies managed to put such a dent in me. I know we're being cautious, but still, keep your guard up. If they can put a dent in me, I'd hate to see what they can do to you."

His various pieces of armor materialized, one after another, until he was back to his combat-worthy self. His stats soared in his HUD, and he breathed a slight sigh of relief. He doubted whether he could be killed in a single coordinated attack while unarmed, but it was not something he planned to find out.