[F3 - SP] <<Worn Out Welcome>> (Zuel)

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Zuel finally finishing a long day of blacksmithing decided he wanted to learn different ways of crafting armor and weapons and heard about a couple on floor 3 that could help him learn a technique using bone. After getting to floor 3 Zuel would head to the shop and meet with the owners Griswold and his wife Hanna who welcomed Zuel as he entered. "Welcome Sir! How may we help you today?" Zuel approached them shaking the mans hand. He wasn't sure why but his old traditional habit made him do it without thinking. Hanna would smile "What a polite man. Very different from all the young adventures that come in. So what can we do for you dear?" Zuel would nod pulling out his perfectly crafted one handed sword showing it to the two. "I have recently training my blacksmithing profession and have been looking to to other methods of crafting as well. I heard about your shop and decided I would aid you on your quest in order to see how it is done." Griswold would inspect the sword and look at it surprised. "This is wonderful craftsmanship?! Obsidian ore is it? Very nice in deed. Very well we will be happy to help you. The materials you need can be found from fighting a dark elf in the Forest of Wavering Mists. Bring them back to me and I will show you how its done." Zuel would agree taking his sword back and sheathing it before leaving marking on his map where the forest was. The quest should be easy enough since its recommended level was 3, but Zuel was only in it for his profession. Perhaps he could get some ore while he was out as well.

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Zuel began to make his way through the town in order to get to the gate that lead to the forest. The main settlement is known as Delilah, a homely village situated in the southern hemisphere of the floor. The settlement gets its name from the colorful fields of Delilah's that surround it on every side, only broken by cobbled and dirt roads leading north and westward. The village is themed after old medieval towns, which buildings comprising primarily of wood, wattle and daub, and aged stone covered in moss and vines. It was a nice change from floor 9 where it is mostly mountains and lava. Finally reaching the gate he would open his map to check his next destination to the Forest of Wavering Mists which was south of the town. He decided to take the road because it was a straight path to the forest. Fortunately it was still day time giving Zuel plenty of time to reach the forest, defeat the elf and bring the materials back to the blacksmiths before the sun would set. Zuel would look onward as he reached the outskirts of the forest looking in.

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The Forest of Wavering Mists was a dangerous place for love level adventures since it was primary elven territory and once could easily get ambushed making it difficult for them to escape in one piece. However Zuel was level 15 and well about the required level to take such a quest allowing him to advance without much worry. The forest had a deep thick fog to it making it seem like it was a labyrinth that you could easily get lost in. However with careful studying of the map Zuel was able to easily navigate to the desired location. There he found a small ruin in the forest that was an abandon elven camp however there was still once elf around. This must be the elf that the npcs were talking about. Inspecting the area closely it was obvious that the elf was alone as the camp only had enough supplies for one person allowing Zuel to assume he was alone. Even if he could probably take care of the elf easily he wanted to treat this quest as if it was a high level one in order to keep his critical thinking abilities sharp and not get over confident. Zuel would approach the camp keeping his distance waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

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Zuel would go for a sneak attack on the elf but he did not have the stealth skill and elves had incredibly good hearing and sense and turn to Zuel before he could attack. He readied his dagger and faced Zuel as he decided that charging in right away could be dangerous instead he prepared to retaliate to the elf's attack. Since it was a npc it was sure to make the first move if Zuel go close enough allowing himself to inch closer and closer. Zuel had taken off his torn armor not to have the enemy die in a single hit so Zuel was trying to make it a semi fair fight even if there was no chance for the elf to win. Just as he thought getting close enough triggered the combat and the elf swiftly dashed forward to Zuel as he drew his sword ready to attack back. Zuel and the Dark elf would slash through each other causing damage to both him and he elf. However Zuel handed a critical hit by slashing through the side of the elf on the way through as Zuel was only merely scratched.

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ID# 106475 results:

Battle: 9 (crit +1) (Base 6 + 1 = 7 damage)

MOB: 8 (Hit) (9 damage)

Zuel: 291/300 HP 29/30 EN (-9 HP -1 EN)

Dark Elf 5/12 HP Damage: 9 (-7 HP)

 

Edited October 2, 2018 by Zuel

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Zuel watched as his attack managed to land onto the elf dealing quite a bit of damage to him. Zuel would slash the blood off his blade as it would splat across the ground. At this rate another attack would finish off the elf completing the quest with only two attacks. Not wanting to finish the elf off just yet Zuel thought it might be better to practice his defensive capabilities. With no armor equipped Zuel would be feeling the full brunt of the attacks coming from the else and wanted to see how his defense and evasiveness would fair on an weaker enemy and then incorporate it later on a more powerful one. Zuel would raise his sword in defense in front of him ready for the Dark Elf's next attack. The elf would charge at Zuel like before trying to land a better attack with his knife lunging forward at Zuel. Having just seen this attack before Zuel would simple step to the side causing the elf to simple run right through Zuel missing him completely and falling to the ground. 

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ID# 106494 results:

Battle: (No action)

MOB: 4 (miss)

Zuel: 291/300 HP 30/30 EN (+1 EN)

 Dark Elf 5/12 HP Damage: 9 

 

Edited October 2, 2018 by Zuel

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The Dark elf would spit on the ground getting back to his feet as he watched Zuel closely. Zuel would watch back mirroring his movements as he attempt to circle around Zuel. It seems his reflexes were perfectly sharp as always but just dodging an attack is half the battle, moving in a way that will prevent an enemy from hitting while also giving yourself an strategic advantage in battle is what he was trying to perfect. He would ready himself again as the Dark Elf would turn his dagger over to prepare for a different attack since even he could realize Zuel was expecting the lung attack. The Dark elf would rush at Zuel again and as he was about to attack Zuel he would vanish into darkness appear behind Zuel and slashing him in the back with the dagger. Zuel quickly reacted to try to dodge the attack but the dark elf was too quick landing quite the hit onto Zuel causing him to retreat backwards.

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ID# 106495 results:

Battle: (No action)

MOB: 9 (critical hit +1)

Zuel: 281/300 HP 30/30 EN (-9 hp)

 Dark Elf 5/12 HP Damage: 9 

 

Edited October 2, 2018 by Zuel

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A bit surprised by the technique such a low level mob could perform Zuel thought it was probably better to just go on the offensive and finish the Dark Elf off. He could easily complete the quest and search the area for any tier 1 ore he could use for his blacksmithing. The Dark Elf would attempt to hide into his shadows once again as he would disappear from Zuel's sight trying to plan another sneak attack. Zuel was a bit cautious this time around backing up slowly trying to pinpoint the location that the Dark Elf would attack from. Zuel waited for his moment as the darkness would appear to the side of him as he would quickly jump backwards causing the Dark Elf to rush through completely defenseless as Zuel would take his one handed sword and swing it down on the Dark Elf causing it slash through, defeating the elf. The Dark elf would glow bright white before it would shatter into nothing.

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ID# 106496 results:

Battle: 4 + 2 = 6 (Hit)

 MOB: 5 (miss)

Zuel: 281/300 HP 29/30 EN (-1 EN)

 Dark Elf 5/12 HP Damage: 9 (-6 HP)

 

Edited October 2, 2018 by Zuel

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After defeating the Dark Elf Zuel would be presenting with a confirmation window to accept the loot of the elf obtain the materials that the couple need in order to see their crafting technique. After adding it into his key item Zuel had some time to kill before he had to head back so he searched the area for a cave or mountain area so he could attempt to mine some ore. To his luck in the forest he found a cave not to far from the south where he would enter to find and abundance of ore around. Zuel would equipped his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Unfortunately there was nothing there and Zuel was going to have to try again by going to another ore vein.

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ID# 106497 results:

LD: 4 (Failure)

 

Edited October 2, 2018 by Zuel

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Zuel would venture deeper into the cave as he spotted more ore for him to mine. The cave was well lit from the opening in the roof of the cave as well as some water springs all around as well.  Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Unfortunately there was nothing there and Zuel was going to have to try again by going to another ore vein. Zuel would cool himself off a bit by washing his head in the water since mining was a lot of hard work. I wonder if other professions are this difficult to obtain materials.

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ID# 106548 results:

LD: 14 (Failure)

 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Zuel

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After cooling off for a little bit Zuel went back to work hoping to have some luck this time around and actually obtain some ore. It was still early so Zuel had a lot of time before he felt like he needed to go back so mining was the only thing he had to do to kill some time. Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. After moving around all of the rocks it was clear there was nothing for him in this pile as well. Zuel began to wonder if there was any methods in order to obtain a higher success rate at obtain ore because at this rate it would take a long time to get more.

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ID# 106550 results:

LD: 14 (Failure)

 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Zuel

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The cave Zuel had been mining in began to glow brighter since the sun was getting higher into the sky allowing him to get a better view of the ore veins inside hopefully giving him a better chance at getting some ore before dark. He was really hoping to get some more ore so that he could star leveling his profession once again. Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. After moving around all of the rocks it was clear there was nothing for him in this pile as well. It was starting to get a bit ridiculous at his luck at being so close to obtain ore but yielding nothing in the end. He was just going to have to keep trying.

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ID# 106563 results:

LD: 14 (Failure)

 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Zuel

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As the day grew on Zuel had yet to be able to yield any ore from his mining only have completed the quest. However Zuel knew it wouldn't be easy to just get the ore he was going to have to keep trying if he wanted any results.  Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Once again Zuel was not able to find anything he could use. Zuel didn't seem distraught about it at all since he knew that it was just mere random chance. Zuel was going to have to continue mining maybe trying a different location.

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ID# 106564 results:

LD: 3 (Failure)

 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Zuel

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Zuel thought back to his old days in the military. This game although not as realistic it was still as life threatening where one false move could mean the last for him. Zuel was going to have to continue being cautious and choosing his quest wisely if he was going to survive. However mining was not going to put his life and danger and it being a low level area there was probably nothing to worry about in the cave. Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Once again Zuel was not able to find anything he could use. Nothing appeared to be in the rubble of the vein yielding no ore. With plenty of daylight still he had plenty of time to mine for at least something.

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ID#106565 results:

LD: 4 (Failure)

 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Zuel

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It soon became evening giving Zuel a little less time left in order to mine before he had to go head back and complete the quest. Having to pick up the speed a little bit Zuel continued to get back to mining. Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. No luck once again the odds didn't seems to be stacked in his favor. Zuel would roll his neck and his shoulder to stretched out a bit becoming a little stiff from all the mining he was doing. He wasn't getting much for the hard work that he was putting it. Wiping the sweat off his head Zuel went back to work.

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ID#106566 results:

LD: 8 (Failure)

 

Edited October 4, 2018 by Zuel

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Not wavering to the terrible RNG that he has been exposed to Zuel pressed forward and found another part of the cave where there was plenty of veins for him to mine from. Not sure if there was something he could do to increase his chances with finding ore. There was a quest that he could take to increase his chances so perhaps next time he will take that quest Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. So close but no go once again as he would let out a sigh at how bad the odds were against him. Maybe I should head back and hand in the quest it doesn't look like I am getting anything from here.

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ID#106568 results:

LD: 14 (Failure)

 

Edited October 4, 2018 by Zuel

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With little time left before nightfall Zuel only had a few more chances to try to get some ore but so far he hadn't managed to obtain anything. Zuel didn't really seem phased by it even though other players would surely be frustrated with the results. Zuel began to had back to the beginning of the cave since it was getting late and he didn't have much time left.  Zuel would ready his mining axe and go to the closest vein he could find and begin picking away with heavy strikes. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. in the rubble there was finally ore that Zuel could use, adding it to his inventory and began to move on to the next ore to hope to get at least 1 more before finishing up there.

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ID# 106756 results: 

LD:15 (Success)

 

Edited October 5, 2018 by Zuel

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As the cave grew darker and darker Zuel began to feel as if he only had a little time left in order to obtain more ore. He wasn't in any danger of enemies at night but he should still be weary of other players. There were players in the game that would attack other players even killing them because they didn't really believe the game could actually kill you. Although there was no proof to prove you died when you got a game over all players never returned once they died and there was no indication you would survive death. Regardless it Zuel was going to have to hurry as he found another vein in front of him. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. Not having much luck again as he was not successful in a back to back find but it was alright he still had another chance or two to get some ore before he had to head back.

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ID# 106757 results: 

LD:5 (Failure)

 

Edited October 5, 2018 by Zuel

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Zuel would wipe the sweat off his forehead and stretch a bit since he had been mining for quite some time now. Having finished off the dark elf so quickly it gave Zuel a lot of free time to mine for ore but he hadn't been so successful so far. Regardless he pressed on walking up to another vein to try again. Zuel would strike down hard on the ore vein causing rocks to break apart to reveal what was inside the ore vain. After hitting it a couple of more times the vein would be completely depleted and Zuel would begin to sift through the ruble hoping to find ore that he could use. To Zuel's surprise he managed to find a very high quality amount of ore adding it to his inventory and pleased with the results. It seemed like this was probably going to be the best he was going to get at this time and decided it would probably be better to call it a day and hand in the quest to receive his reward and learn about the blacksmithing technique from the couple back at the town.

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ID# 106758 results: 

LD: 20 (Success)

 

Edited October 5, 2018 by Zuel

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Zuel would stretch out his arms and roll his shoulder as he put his mining pick back into his inventory and exited the cave. The day had gone by down and the sun began to set as the trees would block it from view in the deep forest Zuel was in. Zuel began to head back as he check his log on the quest seeing it was completed and all he needed to do was return to town and had in the quest back to the blacksmiths. Zuel began to travers through the forest following his map closely to not lose his way and found his way back on the main road. He began to follow it back as it would lead him to the gates of town on floor 3. It felt like it had been quite some time since Zuel had been back there even though it had only been a couple of hours but because of the forest it might of made time move a bit differently. Walking through the town he could see many other players going on with their daily lives and crafts of their own as well as Zuel would find himself outside of the building where Griswald and his wife Hanna were waiting as he entered.

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Walking in Zuel would great the two as he would lay the elf bone on the table in front of them. "Excellent you got the bone that we require to craft you a weapon! It didn't seem like it took you to much of your time. Come hunnie lets get started!." Griswold would nod to Hanna as the two would begin to extract the bones and begin to gently begin to chip away the out exterior and grind down the excess with a file smoothing it out. They would temper the bone in hot oil and let it sit for time as the bone began to glow bright. Griswold would then begin to shape it while it was glowing creating a one handed sword that was completely made out of bone. Zuel studied their method and felt like it could be used to improve his own unique style by trying to file away excess shell on the bone it allowed it to be easily tempered. Zuel would take notes as he turn to the two shaking their hands even though they were NPC they still knew more about this world than he did. With that he would receive his rewards and move head back to his shop to continue practicing his craft.