[PP - F10] To Valhalla!

[Freyd 0]

The instant @Macradon freed the last prisoner, Freyd drove the pommel of his sword viciously down on the bad side of Hel's head.  Bits of rotten flesh and a gnarled tooth or two went flying in the opposite direction.  Grasping the sword blade just below the parry barbs, he raised it high overhead.  The tarnished silver blade shone white with brilliant lights that was otherwise absent in the dim dinge and pall of Hel's morbid realm.  Plunging it down like some sort of hag harpoon, the blade sunk deep into her putrid back, opening a deep and sizable gash.  Hel's eyes raged, but her body remained frozen with the inflicted paralysis.  Her end was all but assured.  It would just be a matter of time.

Pressing a sludge-covered boot on the boss's back Freyd pried his weapon and stood back to make room enough for other strikes, raising his blade to be ready for when his next opportunity came around.

Spoiler

Galaxy Destroyer (x13): 13 EN (Finesse 3, Turn Recovery) = 9 EN

ID: 171083 | BD 9 (Crit +1, Holy +6).  Freyd deals (13*33 = 429 - 50 = 379) damage to Hel.

Keen triggers.  

Toxic Venom triggers.

[H:0] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 142/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -2 EN
[H:1] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:4] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:5] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN:101/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:4] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 182/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1676/1850 | EN: 147/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 2301/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 0 | MIT: 50 | [Stun CD - 1/3] | PARALYZED [24 Toxic Venom 2/2]

 

[Mari 1]

"Good job Mac!" Mari called out with a lop-sided smile. She didn't really feel like smiling right now - she'd rather just hole herself up and away somewhere...but , what kind of team mate, what kind of friend would she be if she didn't rally behind the others? Mari approached @Macradon and gave him a firm but gentle slap on the back. "You're doing a really great thing." She added quietly. "It's...admirable watching you - watching everyone rally alongside you." Mari knew that sometimes Macradon felt like a bit of a meat shield - often tanking for the groups. This time though, that task fell to Shield.

Mari turned her eyes to @Freyd - The Whisper in Shadows who had just finished his blow. Freyd... That was...a tough kettle of fish. Mari took a step  back and behind Macradon. Drawing in a long breath and holding it before exhaling.

She couldn't let people down. So Mari steeled her gaze as she stampeded toward Hel- four ferocious stabs into her gut and torso followed by a sickening 'schleckp'  up into the underside of He's Jaw. Mari twisted her polearm free with a loud 'snap'

 

ID:171085  BD: 3 + 6=9- HIT
22 x 15= 330-50=280 DAM

EN +1
[x15] Dimension Stampede (17 Energy) - An attack with four fast stabs, only to be concluded by a jumping slam from above

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:1] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:4] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:5] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN:101/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:4] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 182/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1676/1850 | EN: 147/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 2021/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 0 | MIT: 50 | [Stun CD - 1/3] | PARALYZED [24 Toxic Venom 2/2]  -280 DAMAGE

[Beat 0]

Quote

Passive: +1 EP

Action: D.Stampede + Charge vs Hel

ID# 171124: BD: 4 + 8 - 2 = Hit | DMG: 34 x 15 = 510 - 50 = 460

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:4] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:5] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN:101/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:4] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 183/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1676/1850 | EN: 147/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 1561/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 0 | MIT: 50 | [Stun CD - 1/3] | PARALYZED [24 Toxic Venom 2/2] 

Beat watched as the group managed to free both remaining soldiers before Hel managed to finish healing herself. As he had said to Freyd before, it really was nice to coordinate with a good group of players. It made him optimistic for the approaching floor boss fight and a wave of relief came over him as he began to charge his first real attack, his charge skill spiking a red aura around him. 

Hopefully it won't be a repeat of the elven council fight...

Beat shivered at his recollection of the boss fight that drove him away from the frontlines as he charged forward, covering the distance in an instant before his form seemed to multiply, each strike unique and impossibly fast thanks to the charge skill and the nature of the sword art. As his last blow struck its target, Beat glanced up at her health bar, noticing how little damage was taken away. He smirked with confidence as he prepared to strike again.

[Shield 0]

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Passive [+1 EN] Battle Healing [+92 HP] Holy Blessing [+48 HP]

Action: Sharpness > Beat [-12 EN]

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:4] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:5] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN:101/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:4] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 183/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1816/1850 | EN: 136/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 1537/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 0 | MIT: 50 | [Stun CD - 0/3] | PARALYZED [24 Toxic Venom 1/2] 

The tricky foe before them had been robbed of her primary bag of tricks. While still carrying herself with a pride and prowess that would challenge even the most arrogant of front liners, she was no longer so poised as she had once been. The hair that had once flowed with purpose and regal splendor was now tousled and in disarray. Her striking eyes were menacing and focused on Shield with a hatred that he had seldom seen in enemies. There was a fury to her that was unsettling as it was impressive. Even as she was unable to move, Shield could feel her hatred.

Knowing that they needed to keep the pressure on, Shield gave a slight flourish to his blade and swung it through the air. Red light burst from the tip and made its way as usual to Beat. The target's body absorbed the energy to maintain his nigh-unparalleled damage at peak performance. "We've got her on the ropes! Keep pushing and she'll be down and out in no time!"

Shield pulled down his HUD and scanned his notes from Hikoru. He did not know a lot about the next fight. Information was still scarce. However, the difficulty between Hel and the last boss had been staggering. There was no telling how difficult the following fight would be.

[Freyd 0]

Hel's time was ticking away.  As potent as she was, without those chained warriors to protect her and help her rejuvenate her strength, she was little more than a glorified field boss.   She wouldn't... no,... couldn't stand long against a sustained assault by six veteran players.  @Shield had it right.  All that was required was to keep the pressure up and the second dungeon boss was doomed.  Despite the group's efficacy, a rest might yet be in order before facing the final challenge.  Until then, this job needed finishing.

Striding forward, shoulders set with determination, Freyd continued to press their advantage with a series of precise jabs and strikes meant to further weaken their foe and relentlessly drive it into the ground.  Samael's Pride flashed hungrily every time he raised the blade to swing it anew, reveling in Hel's ignoble defeat.  The mob's health bar dipped steadily under the sustained assault.  

Galaxy Destroyer (x13) = 13 EN - (Finesse 3, Turn Recovery) = 9 EN.

ID #171201 | BD: 2 + 6 + 1 = 9 (hit).  Freyd deals (13*26 = 338 - 50 = 288) damage to Hel.

Keen triggers.

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:4] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:6] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN: 92/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:4] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 183/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1816/1850 | EN: 136/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 1249/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 0 | MIT: 50 | [Stun CD - 0/3] | PARALYZED [24 Toxic Venom 1/2] 

[ChaseR 0]

Hearing the order from Shield, Chase quickly rushed right on in and started to slam his sword into Hel relentlessly. One attack after the other, backed up by the same sword art to boost his damages, he didn't deal any significant amount- only chipping her down compared to the stronger and better buffed DPS in the party. He was there to work as a backup tank after all, relying on his evasion and potential to deal all this damage. Putting that aside, he was an inferior damage dealer.

Once he was done with his attack, he noticed everybody else charge in and began to prepare his next sword art, in case that Hel would survive yet another round of barrages- somehow. Her health pool was giant, but seeing Mac run in to cleave her with his greatsword, just like... ugh, he did, Mari thrusting her spear its way and... Where was the last guy? "... I lost Beat somewhere in the fog- same as Shield. Can Shield even attack Hel for any damage though?"

Spoiler

ChaseR uses Galaxy Destroyer on Hel! (BD: 10)
19 * 13 - 50 = 247 - 50 = 197

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:7] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:6] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN: 92/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:4] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 183/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1816/1850 | EN: 136/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 1052/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 50 | [24 Toxic Venom 1/2] 

 

[Macradon 0]

They were getting close, all her small shackled minions had been released from her evil grasp, and now without the small underlings, she had no source of energy to heal herself, her time had come. With the strike team more than capable of dishing out damage, they all went in to wail on the Queen of the Underworld, Hel: Queen of Hel. 

@Mari came from behind, giving him a good pat from the back with comforting words, he chuckled and looked back over at her “I don’t think they’re rallying up around me, I’m more inclined to say that Shield is the one keeping them going, I’m just here with them.” he said and got into position “But I don’t think it matters, all that matters is that we all just work together, no matter who’s rallying who.”

With thunderous steps from heavy plate armor, Macradon began his assault. With his cerberus flanking the other side of Hel, the knight made sure that he would utilize as much of their team fighting capabilities to aid the rest of the party for a great last rotation to take down the evil queen. Many had already taken their turn to strike down upon her, greatly reducing the witch’s health into the low yellow, Macradon would do the same, keeping the damage rolling in on her health bar while Shield tanked for everyone, a commendable effort to just be able to take in hit after hit.

ID: 171225
BD: 3+5-2=6 -> Hit!
CD: 8 -> Recovery Proc!
Sword art used: Galaxy Destroyer -> 25x13-50 = 275 Damage to Hel!

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:7] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:6] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN: 92/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:6] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 187/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 5 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:7] Shield - HP: 1816/1850 | EN: 136/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 777/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 50 | [24 Toxic Venom 1/2] 

[Shield 0]

Quote

Passive [+1 EN] Battle Healing [+92 HP] Holy Blessing [+48 HP]

 Action: Focused Howl > Hel [-5 EN]

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:7] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:6] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN: 92/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:6] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 187/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 5 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:14] Shield - HP: 1674/1850 | EN: 132/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 753/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 50 | [24 Toxic Venom 0/2] [18 Envenom - 4/4]

ID# 171258 results: MOB: 10+3+1=14 - Hit! 400+2-226=176 dmg [ENV Proc]

The fight rage, and the clock ticked steadily against Hel's inevitable fall. Shield kept his eyes on the health gauges and energy pools of his party while meticulously monitoring the boss' stats as well. One thing Shield did take note of was that the sinister eyes of their quarry were beginning to wander. Apparently, enough blows had been exchanged that Shield's threat was being challenged by the DPS'ers.

Don't think so!

Puffing out his chest, Shield's lungs expanded like an inflating hot air balloon, his chest plate visibly shifting as he took in air. "EYES OVER HERE, HAG!" he bellowed, the force of his voice causing her to bend at the waist, hunching forward and digging in her feet to keep from being pushed back. "IF YOU THINK FOR ONCE GODDAMN MINUTE I'M GONNA LET YOU GET DISTRACTED, YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THING COMING!" The open marble structure rang for a moment as sound bounced back from the pillars and ceiling before the sounds of battle overtook them once again.

Hel, her ire for Shield renewed, let out an angered shriek and ran at him. Her nails sank into his throat, but his eyes remained steadily fixed on hers. He planted his boot on her sternum and pushed her back, raising his defenses.

[Freyd 0]

Seeing Shield hoof Hel back with a thrust to the chest, Freyd sensed another opportunity and launched himself ahead of her trajectory.  Sliding in just behind her, he managed to slash another nasty gash across her back.  Then, sticking one leg out, he braced himself against a worn, decorated pillar on her far side.  Pushing off of it redirected his momentum and movement back towards their enemy where he was suddenly harassing her from a new side.  She was flailing now - desperate.  Even her 'good' face was frayed and frazzled, unable to concentrate on anything but Shield, yet beset by attacks from all directions at once.  As it should be.

A small grin of satisfaction spread across Freyd's firmly pressed lips.  Where he might normally jest to taunt and provoke an enemy, boss fights required total focus.  No one else was injured.  Shield was an excellent tank and everyone else had brought their A-game.

"Chase!  Flank her if you can!  Let's keep her harried so that Mari, Beat and Mac can bring her the real pain."

Galaxy Destroyer (x13) = 13 EN - (Finesse 3, Turn Recovery) = 9 EN.

ID #171259 | BD: 5 + 6 + 1 - 2 = 10 (hit).  Freyd deals (13*26 = 338 - 50 = 288) damage to Hel.

Keen triggers.

[H:1] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:7] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:7] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN: 83/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:6] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 187/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 5 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:14] Shield - HP: 1674/1850 | EN: 132/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 465/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 50 | [18 Envenom - 4/4]

[Mari 1]

Shield always had such interesting insults - his voice rumbled, as though he were a mighty god himself as he taunted Hel - egging he own to target him and only him. Then came a decisive blow from Freyd. "You know..." Mari began as she turned to the man. "You've got a rather interesting fighting style." 
When its not directed at me

"It's uh..." Mari hadn't really spoken to him since everything had gone down. "You look well." Mari finally finished with.  She hadn't been able to  get a moment to talk to Freyd. With battle after battle - and Chaser close behind her. Mari chewed her cheek. "I mean. I hope you're well." She offered him a tired and weak smile before turning from him.

Mari gripped her polearm and charged forward - four short and fast stabs into Hels torso, and as the large and tall womanly figure turned Mari took another final shot into Hel's shoulder.

"She's almost done!" Mari called over her shoulder as she struggled to wrench it free.

ID:171310  BD: 4+6=10 - 2= 8 HIT
x15] Dimension Stampede (17 Energy) - An attack with four fast stabs, only to be concluded by a jumping slam from above
22 x 15= 330-50=280 DAM

[H:2] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 109/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | 
[H:2] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 101/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [1/3]
[H:7] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:7] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN: 83/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:6] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 187/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 5 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:14] Shield - HP: 1674/1850 | EN: 132/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 185/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 50 | [18 Envenom - 4/4]  -280 DAM

 

Edited October 9, 2020 by Mari

[Beat 0]

Quote

Passive: +1 EP

Action: D.Stampede vs Hel | -11 EP [0/3 Well rested]

ID# 171391: BD: 6 + 8 - 2 = hit | DMG: 29 x 15 = 435 -50 = 385 

[H:2] Mari - HP 1610/1610  | EN: 126/158 | DMG: 22 | MIT: 43 | EVA:4 | ACC: 6 | BH: 83 |BLEED: 24 | FLAME AURA: 15 | -17 EN
[H:3] Beat - HP: 1225/1225 | EN: 91/120   | MIT: 3      | DMG 26(29)  | Absolute ACC: 8 | EVA: 0 | BH: 24 | Conc (0/3) | QChange (0/3) Sharpness [2/3]
[H:7] ChaseR - HP: 1230/1230 | EN: 95/120 | DMG: 18 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | MIT: 43 | BH: 61 | HOLY: 6 | PARA: 8-10 | V.(DEF): 61 | HBS: 16 | LD: 2 | PARRY [-/2]
[H:7] Freyd - HP:1425/1425 | EN:101/141 | DMG:26 | MIT:79 | EVA:4 | ACC:6 | KEEN:1 | HLY:6 | FLN:6 | LD:7 | BH:64 | TxV:24
[H:6] Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 183/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 4 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH
[H:14] Shield - HP: 1676/1850 | EN: 147/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Hel - HP: 0/3000 | DMG: 400 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 50 | [18 Envenom - 4/4]

 

[Freyd 0]

He had heard Mari's words in the final moments of the battle, but mid-fight hardly seemed like the proper time for a chat.  Once Beat had taken Hel down and she had returned to her throne, seemed like a better opportunity.  Freyd kept a respectful distance.  He wasn't necessarily sure where they stood.  If he was honest, he wasn't truly sure if Mari every really knew where stood either, at any given moment.  Their recent shared trials had not been easy for either of them, but seemed to have offered her a path forward.

"I'm well, @Mari.  Thanks for asking.  Things have been so hectic of late that I haven't had a chance to check in with you.  Are you... well?"  What he really meant to ask was whether he should be asking, but this wasn't the forum for that conversation.  It was hard to know exactly where they stood with each other.

"What did you mean by interesting style?  Uso-Tsuki taught me the value of unpredictability." He offered her a small, respectful smile.  "Is everyone else here from Jacob's Ladder, or do we have a mixed bag?  ChaseR and I are both from Firm Anima."

EN Recovery [1/2]

[ChaseR 0]

Just when he was starting to wonder what had become of Beat, there he went, striking the boss down and knocking it to the ground almost effortlessly. He smiled at the sight and stretched, watching her... What? Once she was felled, she didn't disappear, like Hrym had. Instead, her health seemed to fill back up to normal, but she no longer looked twisted and enraged. Instead, she began to take a seat back at her throne and looked down at the group, getting a more than simply confused glance out of Chase. "... Did we do something wrong? She's not going away, and she's just staring at us.", he grumbled and scratched the back of his head, letting out a deep sigh.

This dungeon or whatever it was had most definitely been a treat, given how differently it worked compared to everything else he'd seen. Whatever the case, the group was resting whole to regenerate their energy in full for whatever the final boss would be. Maybe Hel was going to guide them there or instruct them on how to get there- all of these monsters though... They were essentially all part of mythology, right? "Ma, what mythology are these from? Do you know what comes next?"

EN Recovery - 1/2

[Freyd 0]

Mari had turned and wandered off to go reassure ChaseR.  'Always the mom, that one,' Freyd thought to himself, glad that it helped give her purpose, even if she openly denied it.  Everyone else had busied themselves preparing for the next battle.  He was satisfied to recede into the background and consider how best to prepare for the next fight.  It was the most comfortable place for him anyway.

Freyd also took note of the fighting styles of their other companions.  Macradon's was very similar that towards which he aspired, save that Freyd favoured lighter armor.  Perhaps he stood in as a tank from time to time?  Beat's attacks had been impressive, and well supported by Shield's buffs.  They had clearly fought side by side many times before, and Beat's spear was a weapon of choice against such adversaries.  These were good fighters, all.  Would they be on the front lines, when the time came?  He expected so, and hoped for it also.  He'd be there too, when the call came.

EN recovery 2/2

[Shield 0]

Out of Combat HP recovery [+45 HP] EN Recovery [1/2]

[H:0] Shield - HP: 1721/1850 | EN: 147/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Shield let out a breath, and let his weight settle back onto his heels. He had been at the ready, preparing for whatever surprises Hel might have in store, but none had come. He opened his notes and began studying the information Hikoru had sent him. Only then did he see that there was a fresh reply awaiting him. New information had come to light, and Shield's eyes devoured it eagerly.

"Our final fight is with Fenrir," Shield said, reading aloud snippets. "It's a two-phase fight. He has ads - two of them - untargetable, but they leave any time he hits his yellow gauge." He continued to scan, letting out a low whistle. "Looks like I may want to recover my health a little before we go in. They apparently hit like a train, and as long as Fenrir hits, his ads auto-hit as well. The second phase is way nastier than the first as well. This may be the challenge that our hubris was asking for," he said with an ironic smile.

He posted up, continuing to scan his information, making sure he didn't miss out on anything important.

Edited October 9, 2020 by Shield

[Mari 1]

PH En reccovery 1/2


"Phew, that was a bit of a slog." Mari glanced to her HP and Energy bars. "Mmmm, honestly though I feel like that giant peep we fought in the dungeon took longer, eh @Macradon?"  Mari was doing her best to keep things lighthearted - but to any astute person they could tell she was pushing herself, hard. Her shoulders had slouched and her eyes blotchy with lack of sleep. It was clear she had been pushing herself awfully hard lately, with no reprise. Although Mari would never admit it to anyone.

"Mm? Oh - Uh..." Mari was listening to @ChaseR's question, a little taken aback at how he had started calling her 'Ma' again. "Norse." She said assuredly. "North Mythology. Hel is uhh...." Mari pursed her lips trying to remember it all. "I can't remember who she's a daughter of -  but she rules over a section of the underworld she also takes control of a portion of the undead, hence the chains."

Mari gave him a reassuring smile. "I don't think she's any danger to us right now - I think we got a moment to breathe."

[Shield 0]

Out of Combat HP recovery [+45 HP] EN Recovery [2/2]

[H:0] Shield - HP: 1766/1850 | EN: 176/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

No sooner had Mari mentioned that they had been granted a reprieve than the entire party was engulfed in light. A cascade of the full spectrum of colors washed over them, pulling them skyward and sending them careening through the sky. They were suspended upright, not tumbling or pitching about, but held upright like human missiles fired from the same battery, rocketing into the heavens. The ride ended as abruptly as it had begun, and before them was a grizzled yet proud figure. He was stout and proud, battle-scarred like an accomplished warrior, and on each shoulder a raven sat and watched the players. The man nodded and spoke.

“I am Odin. You have freed my warriors from foul Niflheim. I am in your debt. I would send you home, but before I do, I have a matter that you might aid me with.”

Shield gave a nod of acknowledgement, squaring his shoulders with Odin to regard him properly. "As you will," Shield said, holding up a hand to invite the god to say more, but first, Odin motioned for the players to follow after him, and Shield followed cautiously.

Edited October 9, 2020 by Shield

[Macradon 0]

It didn’t take long, the rotation was swift, everyone got in their attacks and the witch fell before he knew it. Taking in a few deep breaths to calm himself down, Macradon’s recovery enhancements quickly kicked in, already putting him closer to his full energy gauge. He would take a quick glance at his HUD to make sure everything was as it was supposed to, and he was right, even though they had been going through all those fights, he was still in full capacity to take on the next fight no worries, it was probably the only proper gimmick to his choice of enhancements, prolonged fighting. Many players relied on fights to be smaller skirmishes where their energy resources would barely be able to hold through the fight and last perhaps two skirmishes before they would have to rest, but this juggernaut of a man would keep on fighting for who knows how long.

Nodding at @Mari he agreed "Aye, the giant peep was much more of a hassle ... but I think that was also largely because of the size of our party. We have extreme heavy hitters present today, and not only that, we have strong frontliners: two max leveled players; and high damage DPS players. Didn't doubt this to go smoothly, but I do agree that it's going rather quickly."

Everyone around him were taking breaks to recover their expended energy, and since that wasn't a problem for him he would take his time to set up for the next. What followed was quite intriguing to the knight, the rainbow colors suddenly covering everyone, Hel suddenly returning to her throne as if nothing had happened. The Bifrost would transport the players away, placing them at Asgard's gates.

"Så det er sådan Asgård ser ud ... i det mindste i det her spil ... i den her verden. Nu har jeg set alt det med. Hrym, Hel, nu også Odin i Asgård ... hvem end der har lavet det her arrangement må være en kæmpe nordisk nørd." the knight mumbled for himself after the great Æsir presented himself as the allfather. With fenrir standing ready in the cavernous room, Macradon would take his first step in "I don't need much recovery, I'll try to get a vantage point and you guys can just give signal for when you begin, I'll stand by." he said and began trying to find hiding spots at the entrance.

< Macradon has entered Stealth >

ID: 171503
CD: 12 -> Recovery Proc!
LD: 3+5=8 Stealth Rating -> Everyone in the party can see me, clearly.

Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 189/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 5 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH

*"So this is what Asgard looks like ... at least in this game ... in this world. Now I've seen everything. Hrym, Hel, and now Odin in Asgard ... whomever've made this event must be a huge nordic nerd"

[Shield 0]

Out of Combat HP recovery [+45 HP] EN Recovery [2/2]

Post Action: Swap Mods

• Unequip <Justified Riposte>
• Equip <Vengeful Riposte>

[H:0] Shield - HP: 1811/1850 | EN: 176/176 | MIT: 226 | DMG: 2 | EVA: -1 | BH:92 | HB: 48 | THN: 99 | ENV: 18/4

Odin led them down into the depths of Asgard, through torch lit halls and down long, winding staircases until the stone that was beneath their feet was no longer laid brick and mortar, but carved stone. They were standing on the bedrock upon which Asgard had been built. The allfather led them through a door that opened into a cavern so vast that only the near wall and the floor itself were visible, though light and the lack thereof was partly to blame there. Odin held out a hand and summoned a torch, and by his will, it blazed with a blinding light. The shadows retreated out several thousand paces, though no ceiling or adjoining wall was yet visible.

By his action, something else was revealed to them. In the distant darkness, there was something else aflame, though this something was alive. It was a wolf. It was a wolf in name only, for its size was incomparable to any other canine, or for that matter, any living thing Shield had ever seen in the real world. He could have stretched out comfortably in the space between the beast's eyes, assuming one could be comfortable at all resting in the presence of something so malevolent and colossal.

“This is Fenrir. He is destined to one day bring about the end of all things. Having proven your worth against malicious Hrym and duplicitous Hel, I believe you are mighty enough to slay this beast. Tell me when you are ready, warriors. If you wish, I will fight at your side.”

Shield took a look at Odin, then at Fenrir, then his notes. "Says here the best drop isn't available if Odin helps. I vote a hard no on that." To double down on his stance, he opened his HUD and swapped out a few mods, replacing his stun riposte with the option to reflect damage. "He hits hard, so let's hit harder."

Edited October 9, 2020 by Shield

[Macradon 0]

The dark chamber was nice, it made everything easier to hide in, but even with all that darkness, the flames of the hulking beast was everywhere, the underground of Asgard was lightly lit aflame, giving out the slight ambience that gave the players enough visibility to even be able to see what was going on without having to rely on things like Night Vision modification.

Trying to find any nook or cranny to jam himself into, Macradon struggled to find a suitable hiding spot for his assault but he had to make do with what he had at his disposal: an underground chamber.

His armor didn’t help either, the spiky nature of the over-fantasized armor made it less cumbersome to hide up close to walls and nearly impossible to actually hide within places where he could usually hide if it weren’t for the extrusions on his bright white and blue pauldrons.

ID: 171504
LD: 5+5=10 -> 10 Stealth Rating

Macradon - HP: 1805/1805 | EN: 189/189 | MIT: 107 | DMG: 25 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 5 | REC: 6 | HLY: 12 | VMP: 180 | FTR: 36(21) | FRAR: 6[2] | PHS | 90 BH