[BR-F25] And a Shadow Attend [Labyrinth Boss]

[Morgenstern 1]

Heat rolled through the area in waves as the Labyrinth Boss belched its molten breath on the players. It's attitude resembled his own familiars. Prideful. a grin caught the side of his mouth. He tried to leap to a new rock to evade the oncoming lava that was pooling on the ground. His foot slipped, his leg slipping into the heat. He quickly began to take additional damage, and brought out his steaming leg back up into safety. 'Hashashasshass' was the sound he would emit, as if he was eating food that was far too hot for consumption. A green light surrounded his body for a short moment as Hestia healed the damage he had taken. 'This dragon literally can't touch us, can he?' His eyes caught a shimmer of blue as a samurai leaped into action. Jonathan watched as Baldur charged forward. The man was calm, strong, and passionate. He felt the man's emotions resonating in the air around him . "Let's do this" He took place, leaping after Baldur. While Baldur took a straight on approach, he moved up higher, giving Baldur time to make the attack before he followed up. Coming down on his opponent, his strike would land on the same place that Baldur's attack had landed. Increasing Baldur's, his own static would help race around the dragon's body. Although it seemed to be immune to the effect, the shock might at least send a numbness to its body. Light faded as his <<San Ge>> sword art ended, leaving the blonde to leap back to escape the dragon. His boot crunched the rock he now stood on and he assumed a LongPoint stance. 'Is this really how easy the Lab Bosses are now?'

ID: 136127
BD:8 PARALYZE
DMG: 22*15=330-150=180 DMG to Nihilim

[3] Baldur: HP 1540/1540 | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 3/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23 -12 EN, +1 EN
[8] Hestia: HP: 1970/1970 | EN: 135/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux  Hate: +2 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] Ariel: HP: 1630/1630  | EN 113/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | Abs Acc +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 FLN (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[3] Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 110/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] Macradon: HP 1885/1885 | EN 173/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] Zandra: HP 2,020/2,020 | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

[Nihilim 2]

So they had done it. Taunted it further. Healed the damage it had inflicted. Used whatever puny might they could muster to whittle away its health. They seemed confident and assured that victory would be theirs.

But they had yet to witness the true power of Nihilim the Dragon.

The gigantic reptilian creature spread its wings to their full length and, with a mighty flap, heaved its body off of the ground. Wind would engulf the arena as it soared high into the air, its silhouette eventually lost against the darkness that lingered above. The cacophonous roar of its massive wings still rang periodically through the chamber, the air displaced felt even at the ground level. 

They had but a moment to ready themselves and shoot the creature down, lest it rain misery upon their foolish souls. They had become comfortable and impatient, viewing Nihilim as nothing more than a pest to be swatted away. They could come to recognize the power of the labyrinth's guardian soon enough.
 

Spoiler

<<Nihilim the Dragon>>
HP:
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150 MIT | 4 ACC | 0 EVA
Action Taken: Nihilim takes to the skies!

Death From Above:
Nihilim is flying high above the party. It cannot be attacked this turn.
Dragonslayer Ballista [Player Mechanic]:
Due to how rushed the first firing of the ballista was, the mechanism has become jammed. Players must work as a team to unjam, load, aim, and fire the ballista. Bolts are scattered about the boss room. A collective LD of 40 is required to successfully unjam the weapon, followed by a collective LD of 40 to fire the weapon. LD that exceeds the initial requirement of 40 to unjam the ballista does not roll over. LD boosts of any kind will not affect this roll. If successful, Death From Above is canceled and Nihilim falls to the ground, stunned, taking a penalty of 75 MIT.

[3] @Baldur: HP 1540/1540 | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 2/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 3/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[8] @Hestia: HP: 1970/1970 | EN: 135/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1630/1630  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] @Macradon: HP 1885/1885 | EN 173/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 2,020/2,020 | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

The deadline for this round is 72 hours [Feb 25th at 3:30 PM GMT-7], or when all players have posted.
As in a standard rotation, each player may post once.

[Baldur 0]

"Back to the Ballista!" Baldur shouted once the dragon had flapped its mighty wings, blowing them back. The samurai had been forced to drive his sword down into the stone to prevent himself from being thrown from his feet, his haori cracking behind him like a whip from the wind.

"We've almost got this! Once we drop him with the ballista we'll be able to deal a lot more damage again!"

Sheathing the <<Warden's Fury>> the gaijin rushed forward towards the pile of bolts that had been left behind when the dragon's form had shifted to the consuming darkness.

Baldur spared a glance at the ballista, and realized something was wrong. Rushing back over to the weapon, Baldur tried to unjamb the weapon, but he wasn't quite strong enough.

"I need help! It's jammed!"

Try as he might, Baldur couldn't get the gears to do more than make unholy grinding noises.

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ID#136415 LD: 6

Unjam Ballista Total: 6/40
Load Ballista Total: 0/40 (cannot be started until Ballista is unjammed)

[3] Baldur: HP 1540/1540 | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[8] @Hestia: HP: 1970/1970 | EN: 135/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1630/1630  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] @Macradon: HP 1885/1885 | EN 173/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 2,020/2,020 | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

Edited February 23, 2020 by Baldur

[Macradon 0]

After a few rounds of the party slowly wailing down upon the grounded dragon, the great reptilian would ascend back up into the air, towering above the grounded foot soldiers “Gosh darnit.” Macradon muttered through his helmet as he reluctantly followed suit of Baldur, he wasn't sure, with how the dragon had shown its fiery prowess, Macradon contemplated switching out piece of his armor with something that would help him withstand the literal firepower of the beast, but his selfish thoughts diminished when he thought of who he fought with and who he fought for, “Let’s get this thing ready to fire again!” Macradon roared out through the slits of his helmet, doing his best to get the ballista ready to to fire, but to near no avail. Macradon in his thick plate armor had near to no dexterity to work with the fine tuning of the ballista, at least the unjamming part. Pulling a lever and placing a string with as much force was probably the only thing he was good at in regards to using a ballista, maintaining and unjamming a ballista was not something he could be proud of with his current beefy attire. Layers of padding underneath the protective shell made it difficult to maneuver with his hands, barely able to help at all.

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ID: 136483
LD: 1
Unjam Total: 7

ID: 136484
CD: 11 -> Recovery Proc.

Unjam Ballista Total: 7/40
Load Ballista Total: 0/40 (cannot be started until Ballista is unjammed)

[3] Baldur: HP 1540/1540 | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[8] @Hestia: HP: 1970/1970 | EN: 135/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1630/1630  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] Macradon: HP 1885/1885 | EN 180/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 2,020/2,020 | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

 

[Hestia 0]

I watch as the dragon takes up to the air once more as I shake my head as I quickly check to see how the ballista going. And see the sight of the two DPS players struggling with it as I just nod my head as I activate the next support skill in my arsenal. Activating the skill as I place my hands near my party a hexagonal barrier surrounds everyone for a brief moment then disappears as I nod my head. “Okay I used barrier everyone! That should cover us for at least whatever is about to come next. Just hit the deck and prepare for whatever is about to happen” I say as I just lift my shield up to face the dragon and get onto one knee with my familiar getting behind me. Forming a make shift brace for whatever force this attack could have devising that I’ll take a knee before I get knocked down to my back. Taking a moment to gaze back towards the rest of the party and silently hoping they can help macradon and Baldur with the ballista or we could be stuck here for awhile. 

Action: barrier on the party 

-19 eng to hestia +15%final damage reduction to everyone

[3] Baldur: HP 1540/1540 | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[8] Hestia: HP: 1970/1970 | EN: 116/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1630/1630  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] Macradon: HP 1885/1885 | EN 180/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 2,020/2,020 | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

Edited February 25, 2020 by Hestia

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

Seeing the beast take flight again, the blonde gave it her momentary attention until she heard the words: 'It's jammed.' then turned to see Baldur and Macradon fusing around their only means to take down the reptile from its spot in the heavens. With a measurable amount of mental fortitude, the blonde stopped her initial instinct to try and parry the incoming attack. Instead she tightly grabbed onto her spear and rushed towards the malfunctioning mechanism.

roll

[Zandra 0]

Zandra was on the ground with her party. The enemy was infront of them, the migthy legendary dragon. With hos giant wings. The frontliners had succesfully reduced his health down to the red zone. and ot seemed the dragon didnt liked that. Because it once again folded out hos big leathery wings. Zandra could see all the red markings from where Zita had scratched and pekked at tje wings. Then, the dragon slowly started to rise. It left the ground below it and went out of reach of their mele attacks. So they would have to shoot it woth the only ranged weapon they had, the ballista. This was a new mecanic Zandra havent seen before. That they used stationary siege weapons to bring down the enemy. No matter the enchantments, the partys normal weapons was useless at the moment. So the only thing to do was to get that ballista ready and fire it.

ID: 136595

LD: 13

Total:

Edited February 25, 2020 by Zandra

[Nihilim 2]

Nihilim felt neither the sting of the ballista nor the sensation of free-falling through the air. The creatures down below had failed in their attempts at preventing the dragon’s ire. And now they would suffer the full heat of his flames. The dragon’s gut swelled as he breathed deep. The loud woosh of the inhalation could be heard distinctly even over the din of the attempts to ready the ballista down below. Then, silence. Nothing could be heard save for the rhythmic wingbeats of Nihilim up above.

And then, a spark.

In an instant, the air above the warriors ignited into a deadly maelstrom of fire. The sweltering heat of the inferno so intense that the warriors would receive the full brunt of it. So profound was the intensity of the flames that their weapons began to glow red-hot in the face of it. Flames wrapped around the ceiling of the cavern, licking ravenously at the large stalactites that hung ominously from the ceiling. Under the roar of the flames, if one listened closely, they could hear a loud popping sound.

The heat, compromising the integrity of the stone itself, caused the razor-sharp stalactites to crack at their base. Weakened thusly, the adornments were torn from the ceiling and began to crash down to earth. The party found themselves assailed by giant masses of half-molten stone from on high. They crashed into the ground like meteors, splashing molten stone in all directions as they landed. A massive cloud of dust and soot was kicked up in their wake.

A final, loud crash. The dust settled. As the party would rally from their wounds, the proud dragon rose to his full height. He spread his wings and let out a terrible roar. Wounded and beaten, Nihilim nevertheless stood tall against a backdrop of death fiery devastation. While true, the warriors had vexed their draconic foe at every turn, Nihilim was not without tricks of his own.

 

Spoiler

 

<<Nihilim the Dragon>>
HP:
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150 MIT | 4 ACC | 0 EVA
Action Taken: Executes <<Death from Above>>
Deal 3000 Unmitigatable Damage split between all Party Members, Barrier reduces final Damage by 15%; Nihilim can now be attacked

[3] @Baldur: HP 1115/1540 [-425] | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[8] @Hestia: HP: 1545/1970 [-425]| EN: 116/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1205/1630 [-425]  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1255/1680 [-425] | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] @Macradon: HP 1460/1885 [-425] | EN 180/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

 

The deadline for this round is 72 hours [March 3rd at 2:15 PM GMT-5], or when all players have posted.
As in a standard rotation, each player may post once.

[Hestia 0]

Seeing the dragon prepare its breathe weapon I just  take a calming breathe and prepare for what I am going to assume won’t be that much damage compared to other labyrinth guardians. Hearing the flapping of the wings followed by the intensity of fire all around I just grit my teeth and close my eyes as tight as possible as the attack hits my fully armored form. I just grip my shield tightly even as it heats up to become hotter and hotter along with the heavy metallic armor. The only respite being the slight cool sensation of snow frost that isn’t protecting me from the fiery barrage of a dragon. 

I slowly open my eyes as the intensity of the heat dies down as I activate howl once more figuring macradon would take hate if I don’t do this. “Is that the best you got you knockoff gecko! I’ve taken worse hits from things less then you!” I shout towards the creature as I get back upon my feet as I turn back to see that my familiar’s fur has become burnt and damaged along with his wings as I just since at the sight. Glancing towards the ground I just turn my sight to the dragon with ever so slight anger for the beast hurting my familiar. 
 

action: howl +4 hate -7 energy 

 

[3] @Baldur: HP 1115/1540 [-425] | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] HestiaHP: 1545/1970 ]| EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1205/1630 [-425]  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1255/1680 [-425] | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[6] @Macradon: HP 1460/1885 [-425] | EN 180/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

[Macradon 0]

As the reptilian beast peaked its heights with the height of the cave and its wingspan, the flames of purgatory were sent off from the mouth of the Labyrinth Guardian. Hellish flames like a rebuke from the attacks the party had dealt as well as their ineptitude to get the ballista up and running again rained down upon them. As the flames quickly approached the party, Macradon would just as quickly grab his scarf and cover his face from as much uncomfortable  feedback from the Cardinal System as he possibly could. 

The warmth of the flames was annoying, nearing the point of hurting, but for the most part really just annoying. With glistening sparks flowing everywhere, Macradon could do nothing but wait for the charade to be over, and as the sound of stalactites falling from the cave, Macradon would finally try to brush off as much of the flames as possible while trying to get a good look at what was going on.

Observing the now landed dragon, Macradon chuckled “Wrong move.” he muttered and rushed up towards it with a swift blow. It was softer than before, but it felt like this … way too easy fight was just the beginning. Not going all out was probably what he had to do for now, but doing a tad bit of damage would always prove useful for the rest to finish off the big dragon.

ID: 137046
BD: 8+4=10(12) -> Hit!
CD: 8 -> Recovery Proc!
Sword art used: Galaxy Destroyer -> 23x13-150 = 149 Damage to Nihilim

[3] @Baldur: HP 1115/1540 [-425] | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] HestiaHP: 1545/1970 ]| EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1205/1630 [-425]  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[4] @Morgenstern: HP 1255/1680 [-425] | EN 96/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1554/1885 [-425] | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

[Morgenstern 1]

In a whir, the great dragon took off, leaving the players like ants on the battlefield. The dragon no noise for a second, the beating of its wings casting down winds strong enough to dust the ground. Jonathan looked up at it for a second, watching as the dragon's eyes bore down on them. He heard shouting, his focus returning to the task at hand. He raced over to arm the ballistae, but it was far too late now. A light as bright as the sun shone down on the battlefield. Instinctively, his eyes opened wide and for a short moment he was instilled with fear. A cloud of flame billowed towards him, and in a last ditch effort he attempted to duck underneath a nearby broken ballistae. The heat singed the hear, a warmth spreading through his body as the attack persisted. Had this been real life, the pain from the flames would have had him unable to move. When he looked up from his cover, a rumble shook the floor, a cloud of dust and smoke rose from the ground as the dragon landed once again. Making a brief look at the health bars of his teammates, he decided they were all fine. He retrieved his weapon from where it lay on the ground, the handle hot to the touch. The blade now glew with a red-hot light and he hoped that wouldn't break its durability faster. 

Racing forward, he would approach his foe. As he neared, he lifted his weapon high above his head and gathered as much strength as he could muster before bringing the weapon down on the enemies leg. The attack was successful. creating a gash in the creatures thick scales. 'Not too much more now'

137047 BD:6
DMG: 22*15=330-150=180 DMG
(+84 Battle Healing) 

[3] @Baldur: HP 1115/1540 [-425] | EN 97/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 1/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1545/1970 ]| EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1205/1630 [-425]  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1554/1885 [-425] | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 D

[Baldur 0]

As Baldur and Macradon fussed with the workings of the ballista, the gaijin suddenly felt a massive wind building around the two of them. He heard Hestia call out that she was using <<Barrier>> and as the magical protection swirled around Baldur's form, he felt his stomach sink. He spared a moment to look up from where he and the Orange Penguin Ranger had been trying to get the pin back into alignment and saw the dragon hovering there above them.

"Tsk." Baldur made the annoyed sound without thought and suddenly jumped up on top of the ballista, trying to get more room the leap above the flames when they came.

But there was no avoiding these flames. He leapt into the air, performing an impressive backflip as the fire spilled to cover the floor all around them, but no distance nor height would have been enough to save the samurai as he landed amidst them. They worlds turned yellow and red and blue as the flames licked up all around him, so bright and hot that they obscured everything he saw, and replaced the white flames at the bottom of his hoari with real ones.

Thankfully Hestia's <<Barrier>> seemed to take the edge off, and his health did not go down nearly as far as he had expected, but then the dragon landed with a thud.

Immediately, Hestia renewed her Howl, and Mac and Morg charged the dragon once again. Baldur hesitated, trying to decide which sword to draw, but decided to continue with his <<Warden's Fury>>. Running towards the dragon, Baldur drew the blade, each inch of steel bared causing the glow of gold and white light to erupt from the saya until the wanna-be samurai brought the blade down on the head of the Dragon once again. Another critical hit scored as the <<paralysis>> enhancement struck out uselessly along the dragon's head.

As he ripped the blade free of the snout, the line of white light and golden lightning raced down the length of the dragon, tearing out a respectable chunk of the dragon's HP.

"Keep it up! We can finish it now!"

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ID#137048 BD: 9 (crit)
San Ge: 24+1=25x15=375 DMG - 150 MIT = 225 DMG Dealt
-12 EN, -1 EN Regen, +62 BH

[4] Baldur: HP 1177/1540  | EN 86/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1545/1970 | EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1205/1630 [-425]  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1554/1885  | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 D

Edited March 2, 2020 by Baldur

[Zandra 0]

The six adventurers had worked hard to load the huge crossbow so they would be able to bring Nifihilim down to the ground again. But they wasn’t prepared to what the dragon did next. Ofcourse it wouldn’t just flap up there, waiting for them to finish. Zandra glanced up and the dragon got her full attention she saw him, or her, open its jaws. Zandra gulped. The berserk healer wasn’t scared to get damaged. She had way more HP then this attack would deal. But she wasn’t sure about the rest. A smile on her face as the dragon released hell upon the players. Zandra closed her eyes as she felt the heat rain down on her. She felt her armor pulsating as crazy. Thou the dragon was to far away to get affected by her flame aura. And if it was close enough, would it be affected by the flames? Her heart beated faster and her cheeks blushed from the lovely feeling from being totally surrounded by fire.

When the heat ended, Zandra opened her eyes. With a smile on her lips, a blush on her cheeks and happiness in her eyes she looked at her healthbar. This fight immediately turned better then anyone else before. This fire of hell had reduced her health with almost a fourth. With new motivation she smirked at the dragon and without a word, she charged up her explode catapult and released it upon the reptile at the same time as Zita aimed for the dragons eyes. ‘’Isnt this lovely guys!’’ she let out as she cleaved thru the digital flesh of the field boss.

Spoiler

ID: 137066

BD: 4+7=11 Hit! 22x14=308-150=158 DMG

[4] Baldur: HP 1177/1540  | EN 86/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1545/1970 | EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[4] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1205/1630 [-425]  | EN 100/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1554/1885  | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

Edited March 3, 2020 by Zandra

[Ariel - The Crowned Lion 0]

The blonde gave out wordless appreciation to the shield given to then before the dragon's devastating attack. Through gritted teeth, she could do nothing but watch the draconic figure inflict considerable damage to everyone of the present party. However her scowl turned into a grin as this time, it landed on the ground by its own, again in range of they weapons. She followed suit to the rest of her party as they waited no time to strike the beast down. 

"Time to get a 'Dragon Slayer' title." she muttered under her breath and dashed right in its face, assaulting its smug expression. Ariel was happy to see that the new blade seemed to already resonate with her, letting dark flames consume its shaft and spearhead as she unleashed her most powerful sword art. Four stabs, two for each of its eyes would hopefully blind the beast before she jumped further up and slam its head into the ground, hopefully depleting the last slither of will and HP the dragon possessed. 

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ID# 137095  BD: 10 (7+5, FLN + KEEN proc)
Dimension Stampede - x15 (24+4) = 420 -150 =270 DMG @Nihilim 

+1 EN
+40 HP | BH + HB
-14 EN
+2 ACC

[4] Baldur: HP 1177/1540  | EN 86/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1545/1970 | EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1245/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1554/1885  | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

Edited March 3, 2020 by Ariel - The Crowned Lion

[Nihilim 2]

Their attacks had proved to be insufficient. As powerful as the warriors had been, Nihilim still hung on by just a thread. The dragon lurched forward, its mighty jaws wrapping around Hestia. As they clamped down, two things happened. One, of course was that Hestia suffered damage from the attack. Second, with its jaws still clamped down on Hestia, the massive beast collapsed to the ground. The entire chamber shook as the dragon's body collided with the ground beneath it. The tremors were violent enough that they unearthed four strange structures around the arena. Nihilim had been defeated. If only the warriors knew what secrets the dragon held. The reason for the pure darkness that still seeped from the creature's wounds, lining the floor of the arena like a thin layer of smoke. The warriors might even celebrate the dragon's death as it began to slowly decompose, its flesh and bone reduced to nothing but purest dark.

They might even forget that bosses in Sword Art Online don't decompose like that. Not without reason.

"FOOLS!" A loud voice boomed throughout the arena. Dashing in through the massive arches of the door was a large minotaur. Unlike the other minotaurs that roamed the maze outside, this one was absolutely massive. He bore a striking resemblance to the statue back in town. In both hands, the minotaur carried a pair of vicious-looking axes. Piercings and war paint were prominent upon the features on his face. His red eyes blazed with a fury that could only be described as a father finding out their child had keyed their new sports car. "Do you have any idea what you've done?"

A sinister laughter filled the room. The darkness flowing from the dragon's body began to coalesce to a single point. Come now Orgoth, the heroes have slain the dragon. Let them celebrate. It will be the last thing they do.

Spoiler

<<Nihilim the Dragon>>
HP:
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150 MIT | 4 ACC | 0 EVA
Action Taken: Attack to Hestia
ID: 137643 BD6+4, Hestia suffers 137 DMG | NIhilim suffers 99 Thorns DMG

[4] @Baldur: HP 1177/1540  | EN 86/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] @Hestia: HP: 1408/1970 [-137] | EN: 109/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1245/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] @Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] @Macradon: HP 1554/1885  | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

The deadline for this round is 96 hours [March 16th at 11:20 AM GMT-5], or when all players have posted.
As in a standard rotation, each player may post once.

[Hestia 0]

I smile seeing that the creature just barely survived the attacks of all of the players and knowing that means the next time that baldur or somebody else attacks the dragon will finally die and they can then move onto the floor boss to get an idea of what it would be capable of against them all. When the attack came from the dragon once more i raise my shield towards the side seeing the dragon go for the bite as i feel the force of the jaw clamp down against my shield and my back crushing slightly only for it to as swiftly as it came to end as well. The crushing force having just stopped and just leaving the pressure of being trapped between both of the jaws, but none of the biting down factor almost like it is just holding me in place rather then trying to kill me instantly. Exerting all the force i can i try to move the massive jaw of the dragon outwards and away from me only for it to not budge at all as i then soon after lift my feet and try to push off of the jaw creating only a little room to try and wiggle out of it. Though succeeding in escaping as suddenly it turned into the dark mist joining the floor as i fall upon the ground with a happy smile upon my face considering this a rather good success.

With that thought being interrupted as the thundering shout and steps of a voice coming as i turn my head to see the form of a giant minotaur appearing. 'Fools?' I think to myself with a visible look of confusion as i then turn around hearing another voice just echo throughout the room as i see the mist slowly move into just one point within the room. Able to see four structures as well having appeared from somewhere within the room as i get up to my feet. Uhm..don't think we're done here yet. Hey big guy! Maybe tell us what's happening, and what those structures are? That'd be a really big help right now! I shout towards the giant minotaur glancing back only for a few moment towards the NPC, or possibly a opponent, to hopefully get something to work with about this shadow. Wondering, and fearing the idea that this might turn into seeing the structures send out AoE attacks or give abilities of some kind to make this fight be a lot more dangerous then just the dragon that required a field medic and a barrier from myself.

Action: Energize on Baldur

[4] @Baldur: HP 1177/1540  | EN 94/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1506/1970  EN: 100/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1245/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] @Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] @Macradon: HP 1554/1885  | EN 177/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

[Macradon 0]

After the last flurry of blows, it was still not enough to knock out the reptilian, it was resilient, it was stubborn, it was still alive. With its mighty jaw, it went for an attack at the one with the most hate in the party, Hestia. With a heavy clamp, the dragon would bite down on the tank and inflict some damage, but Hestia would be one to survive that, she wouldn’t go down to something like that … but the dragon did. From what seemed like the damage from the thorns on Hestia’s armor, the dragon collapsed to death. Macradon smiled, they had slain it … but it didn’t shatter … something was wrong.

“Uhm … why is the corpse still lying there?” he asked the rest of his party as the body began decomposing with pure darkness seeping out. This didn’t seem safe for anyone and Macradon commented “Might be another phase … haven’t seen that kind of boss behavior in a while. What did the 24th floor Labyrinth Boss do? Did it have multiple phases as well?” he asked out into the room, hoping that some of those that attended would know and give him some insight.

When a large minotaur came into the room wielding two large axes, Macradon would look over but not ask a question as Hestia was already fast enough to do so. “Hm … if only there was something to tell us not to fight the dragon, that might’ve probably held us off. Who’s the fool for not putting up tape telling people not to fight? Pfff, and we’re the fools, right.” he thought and threw a cheeky smirk at the minotaur, but instead of doing anything else, he sat down on the rocky ground while looking around. He took in a deep breath and slowly exhaled while telling the others “Poke me when we’re fighting again, I’m recovering some energy.” he said and began meditating.

[ Macradon used Meditation ]

ID: 137650
CD: 9 -> Recovery Proc

[4] @Baldur: HP 1177/1540  | EN 94/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1506/1970  EN: 100/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1245/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] @Morgenstern: HP 1339/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1648/1885  | EN 184/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1595/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

[Baldur 0]

Baldur watched as Hestia basically asked the questions on everyone's mind, and then the ruggedly handsome, ashen haired Knight of the Blood had a great idea and began meditating. Hestia came over and used energize on him, flushing new life into his depleted pool of resources.

"Thanks, and good idea."

Baldur gestured for his quick inventory items, and pulled out an energy drink he had gotten from Takao and one his remaining group heal items. He crushed the crystal in his hand, and a green light suddenly surrounded everyone in the group, healing them while Baldur then effectively began to shotgun the energy drink. The taste of the drink made him think of staying up all night working on finals in college in the computer lab. He and the other network security students trying to code and cram through the night. It was not a taste he treasured the memory of. All the same, he said a silent thanks to Takao. He had given these to Baldur just before the fight against the Spartans and Leonidas.

What floor was that even?

It felt like a lifetime ago to the gaijin samurai.

"Well, at least we got a breather."

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+90 HP to everyone
+12 Energy to Baldur

-1 Max Mass HP Recovery Crystal | Perfect T2 Item | +30*Target Tier (30/60/90)

-1  Max Vitality Snack | Rare Tier 2 | Grants +12 Energy

[4] Baldur HP 1329/1540  | EN 107/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1596/1970  EN: 100/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1335/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] @Morgenstern: HP 1429/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1738/1885  | EN 184/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1685/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

[Morgenstern 1]

As the boy's blade struck the scales of his opponent, its health would drop even further down to the point that it was almost non-existent. 'It still has health remaining?' He pushed off the dragon, propelling his avatar back towards the ground and the safety of his friends. He bent his knees upon landing, distrubuting his own weight safely. In one motion, his weapon was once again sheathed on his side. With one last mighty roar, the dragon snapped at Hestia, her thorns finishing off the beast once and for all. 

A smile came across Jonathan's face. One step closer to getting the hell out of Aincrad. The floor only had the boss left before they would be onto the 26th floor. He gave a stretch before looking back to his teammates. "You know, I feel that was a bit too easy. We really came overprepar- what are you guys looking at?" His eyes shifted over to the boss and it took a moment for him to understand what was happening. The dragon hadn't shattered into data pixels, but instead a black fume rose maliciously from it until all that remained was bone. "Something is off" 

The smell of the air smelt of pure decay to Jonathan and his nose wrinkled in distaste. The silence was then broken with a booming voice that swept over the battlefield. His heart skipped a beat at the sudden burst of noise and his eyes frantically searched for its source. They met a large minotaur, one that while he had never seen before he felt that he had laid eyes on it before. 

"Do you have any idea what you've done?"

The words shook through Jonathan as his eyes widened in thought. 'Were we not supposed to slay this creature? That doesn't make any sense? The minotaurs tried to slay it, it was obviously an opponent? But then why is he so angry?' 

Another voice spoke, raspy, dark, and mysterious. Its voice seemed pleased, but it was backed with a coldness that sent a shiver down his spine.  

"Come now Orgoth, the heroes have slain the dragon. Let them celebrate. It will be the last thing they do."

In an instant, his blade returned to his hand as he clamped onto a health potion on his belt. 'A second phase? I thought that was reserved for Floor Bosses and Event Bosses. This can't be good' He brought his potion up to his mouth, consuming the liquid within. His health slightly rose, satisfying the hunger of his own health bar. Upon finishing, he threw the vial up into the air, and as it fell it shattered into nothingness. He would then take the time to focus himself before pointing his weapon forward. "Here comes round two" He would say confidently, crackling sounds emitting from his blade. 

-Consumed Superior Health Potion: +180 HP
- Received 84 HP from Battle Healing

[4] Baldur HP 1329/1540  | EN 107/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1596/1970  EN: 100/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1335/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1689/1885  | EN 184/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 1685/2,020 [-425] | EN 173/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

 

[Zandra 0]

Zandra held her black axe a steady grip as she prepared for the dragons counter attack. it only had a tiny bit of health left. Barely visible in its giant bar that was almost empty. Zandra was just going to attack again as the dragon chew on Hestia. And shattered. Thou the fight wasnt over yet. There didnt appeared any reward or succes announcement. And there was no sign of the enemy.
Zandra held her axe in a onehand grip behind her. The left hand pointed at the spot of the four corners of a blue circle infront of her. After a few more moments she pressed at the center and the whole team healed up.
During the time it hv taken for her to do that, the new boss had appeared. A minotaur. Well, they was ready. come on Aincrad, throw whatever you hv at us. We will send it home bleeding.

Uses field medic 

[4] Baldur HP 1540/1540  | EN 107/130 | MIT 94 | EVA 5 | ACC 6WF/5MM5 | DMG 24WF/27MM | BH 62 | ANTIDOTE 0/2 | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2 | QChange 0/3 | TOX (9-10) 23
[12] Hestia: HP: 1970/1970  EN: 100/176 DMG:17   MIT:214  THRN: 99 ACC:1 Eva: -1  BH: 98 Rec:+3 Stonewall: 25% DoT redux 2-1=1 Snowfrost: 1/2 fire dmg   Antidote: 3
[5] @Ariel - The Crowned Lion: HP: 1630/1630  | EN 84/140 | 24 DMG | 103 MIT | AA +4(6) BD | +1 EVA | 16 BH | 24 HB | 50 THRNS | +4 Fallen (8-10) & 24 DoT3 (8-10)  | 2 Antidote | Conc 0/3 | Parry 0/2
[5] Morgenstern: HP 1680/1680 | EN 81/138 | 22 DMG | 171 MIT | 4 ACC | -1 EVA | 84 BH | 91 THRNS | Para. Venom (8-10) | 25% DoT Reduce | 3 Antidote | 24(3) Poison (9-10)
[8] Macradon: HP 1689/1885  | EN 184/187 | 23 DMG | 127 MIT | 4 ACC | 1 EVA |  94 BH | 50 Immolation THRNS | 36 Frost THRNS (21 on crit) | 6 Freeze 0/2 | Antidote 1 | Justified Riposte | +12 Holy | Phase | Disguise | +1 Hate | -1 Energy Cost 0/2 | -3 Energy Cost | 6 Recovery
[4] @Zandra: HP 2,020/2,020 [-425] | EN 145/187 | 22 DMG | 144 MIT | 7 ACC | 2 EVA | 101 BH | 70 THRNS | Toxic venom (9-10) 24(3) | 25% 1st DoT Reduce | 2 Antidote | 12 Fallen | 36(2) BRN(8-10) | Probiotics -27 | Antioxidants | Well rested 3/3

 

Edited March 21, 2020 by Zandra