[F17 - PP] The Nemean Lion <<Herculean Labor>>

[Bahr 0]

"Nonsense. You're striking," he retorted with a grin before leading Zandra out of the palace. Their trek through the fields looked like a long one, judging by the quest marker than now rested on Bahr's map. He dismissed the window and turned his head toward Zandra while continuing to walk. "Not sure if I said it yet, but thanks for the assist with this. I'd been thinking I would need to wait until Tier Three to do this sort of thing. But with you around, I'm confident we can bury this cat without much trouble at all." 

When they neared the spot, Bahr didn't see a lion. Only lionesses. Bahr shrugged and looked toward his companion. "Looks like the king isn't around, but his harem certainly is. Maybe if we beat them up a little, he'll show up." He lunged forward toward a pair that were lazing about in the grass, scoring a strong hit against one and a devastating hit against the other. Unfortunately, this seemed to draw the attention of a third in the nearby vicinity, which began to draw near. "Looks like we've got a party," Bahr mused, craning he neck back to look at Zandra. "You're up."
 

Spoiler

Encounter: Nemean Lioness 1
HP: 512
DMG: 170
MIT: 47
ACC: 1
EVA: 2
Ferocious Bite: On a successful attack, Bleed will be applied. On a non-critical hits (after modifiers) it will deal 20 Bleed damage for 3 player posts, on natural critical hits applies 30 Bleed damage for 3 player posts. The two Bleed effects don't stack; the lion's overwrites this one.

Encounter: Nemean Lioness 2
HP: 512
DMG: 170
MIT: 47
ACC: 1
EVA: 2
Ferocious Bite: On a successful attack, Bleed will be applied. On a non-critical hits (after modifiers) it will deal 20 Bleed damage for 3 player posts, on natural critical hits applies 30 Bleed damage for 3 player posts. The two Bleed effects don't stack; the lion's overwrites this one.

Encounter: Nemean Lioness 3
HP: 512
DMG: 170
MIT: 47
ACC: 1
EVA: 2
Ferocious Bite: On a successful attack, Bleed will be applied. On a non-critical hits (after modifiers) it will deal 20 Bleed damage for 3 player posts, on natural critical hits applies 30 Bleed damage for 3 player posts. The two Bleed effects don't stack; the lion's overwrites this one.

Spoiler

[H: 1/0/2] Bahr: HP: 880/880 | EN: 86-15=71/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: 0/0/0] Zandra: HP: 1685/1685 | EN: 164/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84

Bahr used [x12 AoE] Calamity Disaster, -12 EN

Nemean Lioness 1: HP: 512-133=379/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130230 | BD: 6+4-2=8, Hit for 15x13=180-47=133 DMG | MD: 6+1=7, Potential hit for 170 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lioness 2: HP: 512/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130231 | BD: 2+4-2=4, Miss | MD: 8+1=9, Hit for 170 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation 

Nemean Lioness 3: HP: 512-157-24=331/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130232 | BD: 10, Crit for 17x12=204-47=157 DMG | BLEED INFLICTED | BLEED INFLICTS 24 DMG | MD: 4+1=5, Miss | -2 EN
-15 EN ("RESTED" HOUSE BUFF REDUCES EN COST BY 1)

 

[Zandra 0]

Zanra had tried to throw away the flirt, but Bahr added that she talked nonsense and was striking. ‘’Huh? What you mean thanks for the assist? It isn’t something you need to thank for. We are doings this together, which means you are assisting me as much as Im assisting you. So thank you too for the assist. I bet you will be tier three very, very soon.’’ She replied as they left the castle.

The white lioness poped up again in her mind when she saw three lionesses but no king. This time she didn’t changed her face thou. ‘’Hmm, no king? If I was the king I wouldn’t leave my wifes alone like this. Specially not when two warriors like you and me approach.’’ She said and followed Bahr in his attack. Her darkened axe got surrounded by a mistlike black smoke as she charged up the sword art. She released it upon the three lionesses, cleaving thru all of them, on each one, some of the black smoke flowed into the wound and dealt an extra huge chunk of damage on them. The first fell down dead before she could do anything, the second survived but got stunned, doing nothing while the third burst out into flames a second before she shattered into blue and white crystals. ‘’Quite a part, go and finish the last one off, make her pay!’’

Spoiler

Explode catapult:
ID: 130237 BD: 7+3-2-1=7 Hit! Charge activated! Bullrush triggered! Fallen triggered! 19+5+12=36x14=504-47=457 DMG lioness 1
ID: 130237 BD: 6+3-2-1=6 Hit! Charge activated! Bullrush triggered! Fallen triggered! 19+5+12=36x14=504-47=457 DMG lioness 2
ID: 130237 BD: 8+3-2-1=8 Hit! Charge activated! Bullrush triggered! Fallen triggered! Burn triggered! 19+5+12=36x14=504-47=457 DMG +36(2/2) BURN lioness 3

-14-2-2-2=-20 Energy

Spoiler

[H: -/0/-] Bahr: HP: 880/880 | EN: 86-17=69/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: -/1/-] Zandra: HP: 1685/1685 | EN: 144/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84

Nemean Lioness 1: HP: 0/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 -DEAD-
Nemean Lioness 2: HP: 55/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 -STUN-
Nemean Lioness 3: HP: 0/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 -DEAD-

 

Edited November 24, 2019 by Zandra

[Bahr 0]

As Zandra's blade cleaved effortlessly through the pack of Lionesses, a glimmer of admiration sparked up in Bahr's eyes. Finally, he had gotten to see firsthand the raw power of Zandra's axe, and its twin Fallen Enhancements. "Bravo, amazing hit!" he exclaimed as two of the three mobs burst into clouds of azure polygonal fractals. Only one remained, and its health was dangerously low. Taking it out would be pitifully easy. 

He closed in on it in a crimson flash, sword vibrating with amber energy as it cut through the beast several times in the blink of an eye. It reeled back and roared before combusting into a shower of blue pixelated confetti. 

"That. Was. Awesome!" he exclaimed as he turned back to Zandra, enthusiasm brimming in his expression. "I've never seen a double Fallen proc up close! And on all three of them! That was so cool. Seriously."

Spoiler

[H: -/0/-] Bahr: HP: 880/880 | EN: 71+1-6=66/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: -/1/-] Zandra: HP: 1685/1685 | EN: 144/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84
CD: 3 (No extra energy recovered this turn)

Bahr used [x7] Astral Hell, -7 EN ("RESTED" HOUSE BUFF REDUCES EN COST BY 1)

Nemean Lioness 2: HP: 55-58=0/512 | DMG: 170 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130261 | BD: 7+4-2=9, Hit for 15x7=105-47=58 DMG | 

 

[Zandra 0]

’’Hehe.’’ Zandra let out a nervous laugh as reply to Bahrs comment when he said her hit was amazing. ‘’Hehe, it is just luck. Rng is quite tricky to control. But all you can do is make the odds on your side as much as possible. Then just hope for the server to be in your favour.’’ She nodded to the last crystals that was fading into nothingness. ‘’Nice finisher there as well. These lionesses was a good warmup right?’’

Just when she said that, the air started vibrating as they herd a mighty roar. Instinctly she took a steady two handed grip of the axe and looked around, scanning to find the real boss that would be the real challenge here. ‘’I guess that was the immortal beast. Damn, have never herd a roar like that in a long time.’’ Her eyes darted back and forth, trying to spot the where the lion would come from. The last thing they wanted was to be surprised from behind. ‘’Do, do you see him?’’ she asked with her mind 100% ready to engage a combat that would make a good end to this dual combat with Bahr.

[Bahr 0]

The pressure that accompanied the roar felt like it could steal the very air from Bahr's lungs if he let it. His grip around the hilt of the Scarecrow's Sickle tightened as his eyes flickered from left to right, attempting to discern the source of the cry. While he couldn't see the lion, the three remaining lionesses had been stirred by the recent conflict and were slowly closing ranks around the pair. "I don't," came Bahr's simple reply. "Doesn't matter, though. We'll need to take care of these fir-"

Another deafening roar, this time seeming to ripple the air all around them. Bahr wasn't sure what had had compelled him to do so, but he sidestepped just in time to avoid the lion's pounce from behind. It soared past the pair with insane speed, a gust of wind following its muscular frame as it joined with the still advancing lionesses. It unleashed yet another roar, forcing a gust of wind their direction. Bahr instinctively raised his arm to shield his eyes from the debris picked up in the shockwave, and slowly lowered it when the wind finally stopped. From where Bahr was standing, it seemed as though the cats had become somewhat beefier than they were just a moment before. 

"... Found it."

Bahr's body seemed to stiffen a bit, and then refused to move. But the trained eye could see what had happened here. It was an after image - a product of the Disguise Skill. The real Bahr had already positioned himself within the center of the pack, spinning sharply and unleashing an attack on the collection of mobs in a wide circular arc. Despite his best attempt to catch the pack off guard, it seemed that two of the lionesses had seen through his rouse and managed to back off in time to avoid taking a hit. For the lion and the final remaining lioness, though, they would take the full brunt of his attack and see their health drop.

"Tch..." The lion's health bar had barely dwindled at all. Either it had a lot of health, or it truly was practically impervious to damage. As Bahr's after image faded, he dashed back to rejoin Zandra's side, regarding the agitated animals with scorn as he readied his blade. "That thing's not going to be easy to take down. We might need to rely on the magic you can work with that axe of yours to cut through its defenses."
 

Spoiler

Encounter: Nemean Lioness 4
HP: 512
DMG: 170
MIT: 47
ACC: 1
EVA: 2
Ferocious Bite: On a successful attack, Bleed will be applied. On a non-critical hits (after modifiers) it will deal 20 Bleed damage for 3 player posts, on natural critical hits applies 30 Bleed damage for 3 player posts. The two Bleed effects don't stack; the lion's overwrites this one.

Encounter: Nemean Lioness 5
HP: 512
DMG: 170
MIT: 47
ACC: 1
EVA: 2
Ferocious Bite: On a successful attack, Bleed will be applied. On a non-critical hits (after modifiers) it will deal 20 Bleed damage for 3 player posts, on natural critical hits applies 30 Bleed damage for 3 player posts. The two Bleed effects don't stack; the lion's overwrites this one.

Encounter: Nemean Lioness 6
HP: 512
DMG: 170
MIT: 47
ACC: 1
EVA: 2
Ferocious Bite: On a successful attack, Bleed will be applied. On a non-critical hits (after modifiers) it will deal 20 Bleed damage for 3 player posts, on natural critical hits applies 30 Bleed damage for 3 player posts. The two Bleed effects don't stack; the lion's overwrites this one.

Encounter: Nemean Lion
HP: 838
DMG: 135
MIT: 82
ACC: 3
EVA: -1
Conditioned Phase 'Royal Blood': The Lion will deal a minimum of 60 damage on each successful attack, even through Armor and Armor Abilities/Mods
King's Ferocity: On a successful attack, 55 Bleed damage for 5 player posts will be applied, regardless of being a critical hit or not.
Mating Call: A howl that will permanently increase the lion and the lionesses Damage per Attack by +10. Used every 2 turns (once every 3 turns) before any action. This ability does not use a post action to use, the Lion uses it from its first turn.

Spoiler

[H: 0/1/0/1] Bahr: HP: 880/880 | EN: 66+1-16=51/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: 0/0/0/0] Zandra: HP: 1685/1685 | EN: 145/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84
CD: 3 (No extra energy recovered this turn)

Bahr used Disguise, +1 EVA UNTIL NEXT TURN (Free Action)
Bahr used [x12 AoE] Calamity Disaster, -12 EN

Nemean Lion used Mating Call, +10 DMG TO ALL MOBS

Nemean Lioness 4: HP: 512/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130590 | BD: 3+4-2=5, Miss | MD: 6+1=7, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation

Nemean Lioness 5: HP: 512-133=379/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130591 | BD: 6+4-2=8, Hit for 15x13=180-47=133 DMG | MD: 7+1=8, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lioness 6: HP: 512/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130592 | BD: 1, Miss | MD: 6+1=7, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation 

Nemean Lion: HP: 838-98=740/838 | DMG: 145 | MIT: 82 | ACC: 3 | EVA: -1 | BLEED: 55 | ID: 130593 | BD: 8, Hit for 15x13=180-82=98 DMG | MD: 3+3=6, Potential hit for 145 plus BLEED 55 OVER FIVE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN
-16 EN TOTAL

 

[Zandra 0]

The packs leader have appeared. ‘’So this.’’ She pointed at the male lion with her axe. ‘’Is supposed to be an immortal scary beast.’’ She prepared to activate her charge skill and started load up power to unleash with her sword art, the most powerful sword art in the game for meeting four enemies. The red in her eye have turned reded, faint flames of burning fire activated by her flame aura surrounded her body. She got closer to coming into her berserker mode, her breathing turned deeper. But no, she wasn’t alone, she couldn’t be as uncareful like she is when going solo. She cant show that side for Bahr if he would have any respect at all for her. She took one long breath and calmed down. She looked at the male warrior. ‘’You should never rely on any one thing, specially not something like that. Now, we just need to take these kittens down with our combined forged steel. Don’t worry about their bleed, if needed I can purify it.’’ With a thumb up and a smile on her lips she gave Bahr a final look before activating her charge skill, closing the distance to the lions in one and a half moment.

When she was in the middle of the pack, she activated the explode catapult, her big dark axe cleaving thru the first lioness. Or that was her intention. Instead all it cleaved was air. There being no resistance in the air made her calculate wrong and miss the second one as well. ‘’Fu**’’ thou then she got her control back, with a powerful swing shattered the third lioness, and sat the pack leader ablaze. ‘’Come on kittens, show me your best shot.’’ She finished off with, hopefully taking their aggro away from Bahr.

Spoiler

[H: 0/1/0/0] Bahr: HP: 880/880 | EN: 66+1-16=51/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: 1/1/1/2] Zandra: HP: 1685/1685 | EN: 126/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84
Lioness 4: 223/512 -STUN-
Lioness 5: 0/512 -DEAD-
Lioness 6: 223/512 -STUN-
Nemean lion: 472/838 -STUN- -36BRN(2/2)-

Spoiler

 

Consentration activated +1 ACC until next turn

Lioness 4: ID: 132206 BD: 5+3-1+1-2=6 Hit! Bullrush triggered! 19+5=24x14=336-47=289 DMG
Lioness 5: ID: 132207 BD: 8+3-1+1-2=8 Hit! Fallen triggered! Burn triggered! Bullrush triggered! 19+12+5=36x14=504-47=457 DMG +36 burn 2 turns 
Lioness 6: ID: 132208 BD: 5+3-1+1-2=6 Hit! Bullrush triggered! 19+5=24x14=336-47=289 DMG
Nemean lion: ID: 132209 BD: 9 Mini-crit! Burn triggered! Bullrush triggered! 19+1+5=25x14=350-82=268 DMG +36 burn 2 turns

 

Nemean Lion used Mating Call, +10 DMG TO ALL MOBS

Nemean Lioness 4: HP: 512/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130590 | BD: 3+4-2=5, Miss | MD: 6+1=7, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation

Nemean Lioness 5: HP: 512-133=379/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130591 | BD: 6+4-2=8, Hit for 15x13=180-47=133 DMG | MD: 7+1=8, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lioness 6: HP: 512/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 130592 | BD: 1, Miss | MD: 6+1=7, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation 

Nemean Lion: HP: 838-98=740/838 | DMG: 145 | MIT: 82 | ACC: 3 | EVA: -1 | BLEED: 55 | ID: 130593 | BD: 8, Hit for 15x13=180-82=98 DMG | MD: 3+3=6, Potential hit for 145 plus BLEED 55 OVER FIVE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN
-16 EN TOTAL

 

Edited December 29, 2019 by Zandra

[Bahr 0]

Zandra was tenacious, but so too were the lions. All but one managed to survive her onslaught, much to the surprise of Bahr, who'd watched her dispatch the entire first wave with ease in a single strike. No matter. Bahr had a good feeling about his next attack, and the potential it had to bring down the stragglers so they could focus on the primary target.

But when he went in, he didn't get what he'd hoped for. Even after inflicted a crit on one, all three mobs lived, and all he'd managed to do in the end was draw more attention to himself. One of the lionesses, in particular, hung merely by a thread, even after bleed had lopped off a segment of its almost completely depleted health bar. 

"Oh, come on..." Bahr grumbled as he took an instinctive step backward. Hopefully Zandra would have more luck with her next attack and wipe the remainder of the pack out for good. Then it would just be them and the lion. "Guess I overestimated myself. These mobs are tough."

Spoiler

[H: 2/1/1/2] Bahr: HP: 880/880 | EN: 51+1-18=34/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: 1/1/1/2] Zandra: HP: 1685/1685 | EN: 126/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84

Nemean Lioness 4: HP: 223-157-24=42/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 135039 | BD: 10, Crit for 17x12=204-47=157 DMG | BLEED INFLICTED | BLEED INFLICTS 24 DMG | MD: 5+1=6, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lioness 6: HP: 223-133=90/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 135040 | BD: 4+4-2=6, Hit for 15x12=180-47=133 DMG | MD: 8+1=9, Hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lion: HP: 472-98=374/838 | DMG: 145 | MIT: 82 | ACC: 3 | EVA: -1 | BLEED: 55 | ID: 135041 | BD: 2+4+1=7, Hit for 15x12=180-82=98 DMG | MD: 6+3=9, Hit for 145 plus BLEED 55 OVER FIVE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN
-18 EN TOTAL

 

[Zandra 0]

Zandra watched the three remaining big cats. Two lionesses and the final big boy lion. So this was supposed to be the terryfing beast that was haunting the surrondings. Zandra knew they hgad to kill it. But what was a hard challenge for some, is just a walk in the park for her and Bahr. She watched as the white haiored warrior went in, even critted one of the lionesses. ‘’Nice one!’’ she let out as she prepared to do another aoe. She started to charge up her explode catapult, that she had done so many times before. It was burnt into her muscle memory. She focused herself on the three remaining mobs. The first cat was a total miss. ‘’Damn it!’’ but the other following strike, erased the second lioness. She did landed a hit on the big boy too, thou he was too though and was still standing strong. ‘’You up Bahr.’’

Spoiler

ID: 137242 BD: 2+4-2=4 Miss! 0 dmg on lioness 4
ID: 137243 BD: 6+4-2=8 Hit! Fallen triggered! 19+12=31x14=434-47=387 DMG on lioness 6
ID: 137244 BD: 5+4+1=10 Hit! 19x14=266-82=184 DMG on nemean lion

[H: 2/1/1/2] Bahr: HP: 700/880 | EN: 51+1-18=34/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1 [20 3/3]
[H: 1/1/2/3] Zandra: HP: 1540/1685 | EN: 126/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84 [55 5/5]

Nemean Lioness 4: HP: 42/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | ID: 135039 | BD: 10, Crit for 17x12=204-47=157 DMG | BLEED INFLICTED | BLEED INFLICTS 24 DMG | MD: 5+1=6, Potential hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lioness 6: HP: 0/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | Hit for 180 plus BLEED 20 OVER THREE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN

Nemean Lion: HP: 190/838 | DMG: 145 | MIT: 82 | ACC: 3 | EVA: -1 | BLEED: 55 | Hit for 145 plus BLEED 55 OVER FIVE TURNS against player with most hate at the end of rotation | -2 EN
-18 EN TOTAL

Edited April 30, 2020 by Zandra

[Bahr 0]

This was beginning to get a little hectic, but Bahr was confident that, with a couple more good hits, they could fell the beasts accosting them. Filling Scarecrow's Sickle with the energy of a Galaxy Destroyer, he abandoned the area of effect tactic and focused on a single target. The Nemean Lion had left itself wide open, and Bahr had every intention of taking advantage of its neglect.

He barreled forward, charging straight for the creature before swinging the blade with all the power he could muster. It was a glancing blow, but enough to deplete its remaining health pool to near empty. His turn complete, he turned to Zandra and yelled, "This is it! One more hit and they're both finished!" Their health pools were low enough at this point that another swing from Zandra's powerful axe would do the trick. He just hoped that she could hit her mark.
 

Spoiler

[H: 2/1/1/3] Bahr: HP: 700/880 | EN: 23/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: 1/1/2/3] Zandra: HP: 1540/1685 | EN: 126/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84 [55 5/5]
CD: 11 (+2 EN recovered this turn)

Nemean Lioness 4: HP: 18/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | BLEED EXPIRES

Nemean Lion: HP: 77/838 | DMG: 145 | MIT: 82 | ACC: 3 | EVA: -1 | BLEED: 55 | ID: 157035 | BD: 2+4=6, Hit for 195-82=113 DMG

 

[Zandra 0]

"This is it! One more hit and they're both finished!" Bahr said as he had dealt another strike at the Nemean lion. And he was right, she only need to land one more exploding catapult to make them both vanish. ‘’Well, so this is supposed to be the terrifying beast. Not that dangerous actually. Or what do you say?’’ she said with a smirk as her black battle axe started to glow. ‘’I guess it is time to land that last hit then.’’ The berserk healer finished and took a few steps towards the cats, no hesitation at all. She knew she was way overleveled for this quest. But it was something that had to be done. Her red eyes was focused on the beasts eyes. Without letting out a sounds, her lips shaped three words. ‘’Now. You. Die.’’

And with those three words, she activated the Explode catapult. Like so many times before, the black mist surrounded the blade, and when the sharp edge cleaved thru the furry skin of the Nemean lion, the smoke flowed into him, dealing even more overkill damage to him. And the lioness met the same fate.

She took a few steps back and placed herself beside Bahr. ‘’So, that is it I guess.’’ She said as the two final enemies exploded into a sea of blue and white crystals, surrounding the two players before they disappeared into nothingness.

Spoiler

[H: 2/1/1/3] Bahr: HP: 700/880 | EN: 23/86 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 54 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 3 | BLEED: 24 | RECOVERY 1
[H: 1/1/2/3] Zandra: HP: 1540/1685 | EN: 126/164 | DMG: 19 | MIT: 98 | ACC: 3 | BURN: 36 | FALLEN: 12 | THORNS: 30 | BATTLE HEALING: 84 [55 5/5]
CD: 11 (+2 EN recovered this turn)

Nemean Lioness 4: HP: 18/512 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 47 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 2 | BLEED: 20-30 | BLEED EXPIRES -DEAD-

Nemean Lion: HP: 77/838 | DMG: 145 | MIT: 82 | ACC: 3 | EVA: -1 | BLEED: 55 -DEAD-

 

Edited July 9, 2020 by Zandra

[Bahr 0]

Bahr marveled at Zandra's power as her axe ripped through their shared adversaries, finally shuffling both loose from the virtual mortal coil right before their eyes. Their health bars fully depleted, they animations stopped, and both exploded into showers of glimmering azure fractals that slowly dissipated into a oblivion. Zandra joined Bahr's side and, together, they witnessed the fruits of their labor.

"So, that is it I guess," she remarked as the final shimmering pixels dissolved into the air.

"Yeah, guess it is," Bahr replied absently, still trying to come to grips with the endeavor they'd just accomplished. Had it not been for Zandra's help, he certainly would have stood a chance. She was simply so powerful that she was able to carry him through the quest. He hardly even did anything himself.

"Looks like I've got a long way to go before I'm ready for the Frontlines," he finally admitted after a period of silence, casting his mismatched gaze toward his shorter companion. "Think I have an idea of the sorts of things I'll need to make it happen, though. Namely, weapon type. Thanks for that."

He turned on his heel and began walking the other direction, offering a lackadaisical backward wave to signal his departure. "I'll see you up there soon enough," he remarked, eyes still pointed forward. "Hopefully I can keep up a little better by then."

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Quest Completed
Thread net gains:

Bahr
7 SP
5200 col
(25) T2 Materials

Zandra
7 SP
5200 col
(25) T2 Materials
(1) T2 Uncommon Light Armor - "Bloodclot" (Bloodclot) A cape made out of the Nemean lion's hide, said to be impervious to the elements and all but the most powerful weapons.