[F22-PP] Refilling Stock (Witch of the West)

[Freyd 0]

As Freya followed the others down into the newly found dungeon, Freyd's gaze fixated upon the black square into which all three had vanished.  His façade was too practiced to shatter, or even slip, but she had been right.  She knew very little about him.  Perhaps it was because there was little actual 'him' left to know?  Perhaps it was because the void he was staring at reminded him too strongly of the one that had been gnawing away, hollowing him from within?  Red eyes drifted from secrets revealed to the equally dark weapon he wielded.

When it shrieks, Montjoy, is it only the weapon's magic letting loose, or part of me bleeding out as well?  I've long wondered that.

A shade of similar size and shape took form at his side, glancing as he did, moving as he did, yet speaking with wisdom and clarity that he consistently lacked.

Nothing comes from nothing, Freyd.  Whatever I am to you, there is something inside to spawn it.  You feel stretched because something is growing in that hollow, and running out of room in its tiny prison cell.  Freya senses it, in her special way.  Elora has always felt it, attuned to her own doubts and passions as she is.  You doubt yourself for lack of familiarity, not data.  Learn the language.  Those three can teach you, if you allow them.

"Or, I could just kick the door shut and call it part of the test."  Freya would tear a strip off him for that, and rightly so.  It would be a pure dick move, and unworthy of their faith in him.  He felt the invisible shadow cast by a red robe press down upon his shoulders, and sighed.

Too far.  They deserve better, and you are not a coward.  Face this.

Shadow fell into shadow an instant later, landing silently in a wide circular chamber that roughly mimicked the circumference of the Witch's tower, above.  Cell-like niches lined the walls, each roughly a dozen feet deep and equally wide, separated by thick sections of natural stone supporting the construction above.  Eruda and Freya were already scouring the scene.  Sam was likely doing the same, unseen to the casual eye.

His landing conveyed a sense of cat-like grace born of watching too many super-hero movies in his youth.  Sprawled low and wide, his weight spread between two legs and a flattened palm, oblivion-in-a-stick extended perfectly parallel to the ground out to his side.  Dust swirled in the air, propelled by their passage.  This place had been untouched for ages, or at least made to look like it.  Something in the particle flow caught his eye - it was too precise.  Whirling and swinging Samael's Pride in a wide arc filled the room with a cloud full of the stuff, caking four misshapen, humanoid forms in the process.

"Wraiths!  Act quickly before they fade!"

All the while, Freyd wondered whether he had truly found a dungeon or somehow led them blindly into the perils of his own traumas.

***

EN refreshed.

[Freya 0]

Rest 2/2 Rested fully

Freyja had a large smirk on her face from Freyd's comment. Letting Eruda lead the way through the cavern now that they found themselves in. She stands still for a moment until Freyd is right next to her. Nudging him playfully with her elbow, she says "Yes, you could have but then you would be the one trapped up there. We would be having all the fun while you just stood there like a doofus regretting that you didn't tag along. So who would have been really trapped huh??" Freyd and Freyja were very similar or at least she liked to think so. Freyja liked killing the random spawned creatures around this game. It gave her an outlet and in return she was able to control her mood swings around the family that she has grown to love. Eruda and Griswold they were blood, but in her eyes there was plenty of room to grow. Thinking about this a small chuckle comes from her face. She started to think if she would ever actually meet these people in the outside world. Would they need each other out there just as much as in here... Her head was in an odd place... She continues to walk silently by Freyd's side, knowing well that Eruda would warn them if anything was in dangerous proximity of them...

[Eruda 0]

Rest 2/2 Rested fully

Eruda walks forward, sorta stuck in her own head... It was always Sam they were talking about, her feeling. Eruda was always one to keep those types of feeling repressed. It was why she kept to herself back home. Talking to no one because she was unable to express what she was feeling. Everything she said about trusting Freya was true, but that night... That night was terrifying. Watching her sister passed out the way she was and then waking up in pure rage at its finest. Why... Freya never actually talked to her about any of it. Ultimately, that was fine as long as she talked to someone. It was hard to not talk the way they use to. All this building tension and emotion was bad for Eruda specifically and she knew it but what could she do... She never talked about what she felt when they left their father, or about the fact that they were being fed lies that entire time. Eruda and Grisword talked about it a bit, but it was still on her mind. There were still things that never made sense. Not talking about what she felt with Freya was only making this a bit worse. What she felt and what she was keeping cooped up was dangerous on her part. She didn't want to resort back to what she was and that in itself was scary to think about... Keeping her face turned from the others walking through the dimmed lighting, a tear falls down her face... 

Edited September 22, 2021 by Eruda

[Sam 0]

From the shadows Sam was watching and waiting for the next formation to happen. As Eruda walks by her, she sees a glimmer on the girl's cheek from the fire tapestry used for light on the wall. She was fighting her own battles, without a word to any soul. If she understood anything, it was that Eruda was strong, but inside, kept her emotions to herself. It was clear that she was going through something, but Eruda told her that talking helps sort things out. It does, but she really needed to start taking her own advice. Sam knew that building up emotions were very bad and could lead to a self destruct matter. Sam also knew that getting into other people's business was a huge no no as well though. As far as she had come she has tried so hard not to pry into other people's mind. It just turns into a big disaster and Sam becomes the bad guy from it. Knowing all this she lets it be...

Ghost like creature began to edge around the corner. Wearing almost half looking blue robes, hovering in the air. Large claws, "AH NOPE," as Sam ducks beneath them wide eyes and darts from each one that shows it ghostly face down, cutting them down quickly before they got to out of hand... "What the hell are these Freyd..." 

[x15] AOE-I, 11 + 2 * 4 = 19 EN

ID:198946 | BD:8+5-1=13, HIT Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Wraith 1 Dealing 420-60=360 DMG

ID:198947 | BD:3+5-1=8, HIT Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Wraith 2 Dealing 420-60=360 DMG

ID:198948 | BD:6+5-1=11, HIT Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Wraith 3 Dealing 420-60=360 DMG

ID:198949 | BD:10, CRIT+2 Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Wraith 4 Dealing 450-60=390 DMG, [Paralyzed] applied

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 86/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 67/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 4 | LD: 9 | AA | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 126/126 | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemy:
Wraith 1 | HP: 40/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1
Wraith 2 | HP: 40/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1
Wraith 3 | HP: 40/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1
Wraith 4 | HP: 10/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 [Paralyzed]

Edited September 24, 2021 by Sam

[Freyd 0]

Frowning confusion marred the Whisper's face, brow furrowing as his finger jerked his thumb behind him and back in time.  

"The... wraiths?  I mentioned, like... just... "  He could have sworn he's just said what they were, but whatever.  Freyd shook his head, making a forward lunge that caught one of the already battered creatures off guard.  A pulse of light flashed between them as Samael's Pride flared, spearing the nearest wraith and bursting it open like an overinflated semi-tangible balloon.  Appearing and disappearing across the battlefield, he emerged momentarily like the very creatures he was hunting, causing death and mayhem in the aftermath of Sam's effective, if unorthodox. 

"Nevermind."  The group was already down.  

Two more spectral figures in gleaming white armor floated out from the walls to replace their fallen foes.

"Freya, those two were making eyes at Gaius!"  He knew how to stoke her ire.  Mixing in a bit of humour would ensure its proper focus.  "Eruda, snare whatever's left of their attention."  A quick flick of the eyes directed Sam to dart right as he circled in the shadows around the other way.  They'd catch them in a pincer and devastate the unsuspecting mobs.  

Spoiler

Post Action | TECH-F (x8, 8 EN, +2/hit, Stun): 16 EN - (Rested 1/2; Stamina) = 13 EN.  
Free Action | None

ID #198957 | BD: 10 (Crit +2, Holy +16).  DMG (8*48=384*2=768-60=708)
ID #198958 | BD: 4+7-1=10 (hit).  DMG (8*30=240-60=180)
ID #198959 | BD: 5+7-1=11 (hit).  DMG (8*30=240-60=180)
ID #198960 | BD: 7+7-1=13 (hit, Fallen +16).  DMG (8*46=368-60=308)

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 86/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 67/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 4 | LD: 9 | AA | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 (126-13) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemy:
Wraith 1 | HP: 0/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 (40-708)
Wraith 2 | HP: 0/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 (40-180)
Wraith 3 | HP: 0/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 (40-180)
Wraith 4 | HP: 0/400 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 [Paralyzed] (10-308)

Loot Wraith #1: ID #198961 | LD: 4+8=12 | CD:  5

T4 Rare Weapon [198961a]
T4 Uncommon Consumable [198961b]
2 materials (+2 CD odd)
3360 col (HP[400]*8 - incl. +2 LD even, +5% Col Deposit)

Loot Wraith #2: ID #198962 | LD: 10+8=18 | CD:  8

T4 Rare Consumable [198962a]
T4 Rare Armor/Shield [198962b]
4200 col (HP[400]*10 - incl. +4 CD/LD even, +5% Col Deposit)

Loot Wraith #3: ID #198963 | LD: 7+8=15 | CD:  2

T4 Rare Trinket [198963]
2 materials (+2 LD odd)
2520 col (HP[400]*6 - incl. +2 CD even, +5% Col Deposit)

Loot Wraith #4: ID #198964 | LD: 4+8=12 | CD:  5

T4 Rare Weapon [198964a]
T4 Uncommon Consumable [198964b]
2 materials (+2 CD odd)
2520 col (HP[400]*6 - incl. +2 LD even, +5% Col Deposit)

[Freya 0]

Running past Freyd toward the back wall. Using her light body weight she jumps against the wall quickly in a fluent movement, pushing off the wall with her feet as she darts down the hall like a missile the other direction. Freya hopes that the next set would come out the same way as the last group. Hovering around the corner, they never saw it coming, as her weapon slices clean through both of their sides at the same time. Catching herself against the next wall, she turns as these ghostly figures were larger than the last, hiss and turn toward her. "Hey boys, catch me if you can..." Turning toward Freyd with a grin, "Maybe, but Gaius don't swing that way so it's fine," Turning back to the see through creatures, they were heading right toward her. "Welp, time to go..." as she darts around the corner and pushes her back against the wall, getting ready to swing again if she had too. 

[x15] AOE-I, 11 + 2 * 2 = 17 EN {Charge -8 EN}

ID:198967 | BD:2+7-2=7, HIT Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Ghostly Paladin 1 Dealing 510-120=390 DMG {CD:2}

ID:198968 | BD:7+7-2=12, HIT Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Ghostly Paladin 2 Dealing 510-120=390 DMG

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 61/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 67/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 4 | LD: 9 | AA | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 (126-13) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemy:
[1,0,0,0] Ghostly Paladin 1 | HP: 310/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 120 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1
[1,0,0,0] Ghostly Paladin 2 | HP: 310/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 120 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1

Edited September 25, 2021 by Freya

[Sam 0]

Freya runs right past Sam, soon after so do the ghostly figures. When they get a good distance away Sam comes out from the shadows with every intention to strike these life forms down. The first started to fall behind as Sam goes right for the kill, as its head rolls across the ground before a sudden burst. The next, like a lumber guy cutting wood, Sam pulls her weapon upward and strike down. The head of her axe catches the back of its head before slightly turning and bursting right there... Silence falls upon the cavern. "Were you really going to shut that door on us Freyd..." Sam looks to him with a brow raised. She couldn't understand why he would do that unless it was purely in a joking matter... "Wait where is Eruda..." She turns to looks around for her but could see in the dim light besides what was being lit... "Whatever..." she says as she completely Vanishes from view...

[x18] AOE-I, 14 + 2 * 2 = 20 EN

ID:198971 | BD:10, CD: 12, CRIT+2 Using [x18] AOE-II vs. Ghostly Paladin 1 Dealing 540-120=420 DMG, [Paralyzed] applied

ID:198972 | BD:7+5-=13, HIT Using [x18] AOE-II vs. Ghostly Paladin 2 Dealing 504-120=384 DMG

ID:198974 | Battle:8, Craft:2, Loot:4+9=13

ID:198975 | Battle:8, Craft:4, Loot:12+9=21

Upon Kill Sam Vanishes as a free action
ID:198972 | LD:3+5=8+3 (Consumables)=11 Stealth

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 61/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 51/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 4 | LD: 9 | AA | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 (126-13) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemy:
[1,0,0,0] Ghostly Paladin 1 | HP: 310/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 120 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1
[1,0,0,0] Ghostly Paladin 2 | HP: 310/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 120 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1

Total Loot:
14700*Col
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield #198975a
T4 Perfect Weapon #198975b
T4 Rare Trinket #198974a
 

Edited September 25, 2021 by Sam

[Freyd 0]

"Yup.  Totally," he responded to Sam, his cowl partially concealing his face.  Turning towards her, he shook a negative for her eyes only.  Mixed messages was just so much fun.  "O&I isn't for the faint of heart.  I need to know that you can be relied upon when things go wrong."  A wailing screen rose from the back of the chamber they had just entered, an ancient altar of dry set stone blocks neatly stacked and fitted together dominated the dais in that area.  Wisps of black and purple rose from the stones, which fractured and crumbled as the thing within fought its way free from its ancient prison.

"More importantly," Freyd added, "when the going goes wrong, I need you to know that you can rely on yourself."

A snap of his staff struck the side of a nearby column, shattering it into a spray of razor-like shards that flensed mob and cage alike.  The thing was going to get free anyway.  Why not make it's first moment of freedom just a little too overwhelming?  It was always like this with their captain.  Every answer was a riddle, or a redirected question in its own right.  Every action was a test, as much as a stratagem.  As random as he seemed, every action had a purposeful intent.  In this case, it was denial of defense.  Freyd had no ego to satisfy.  He didn't need to make the showy strikes or deal the gravest damage.  His only goal was victory, by the most effective means possible, and rarely the most direct.

"It's vulnerable.  Take it now!"

Spoiler

Freyd regains +4 EN
CD 5 (no Rec proc) ID #198976

Post Action | TECH-A (x12, 13 EN, Stun): 13 EN - (Rested 1/2; Stamina) = 10 EN.  
Free Action | None

ID #198976 | BD: 4+8-3=9 (hit).  DMG (12*30=360-160=200)

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 61/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 51/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 4 | LD: 9 | AA | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 (126-13) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[0,0,1,0] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 1800/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 | STUN IMM (0/3) | STUNNED (2000-200)

• Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
• Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

 

[Freya 0]

Charge: (CD: 1/3)

Not getting far as she heard the remainder 2 get cut down, now was for the big wammy. Quickly making her entrance into the room that the others found themselves in, Eruda was leaning against the wall on the opposite side of the room. She guessed that Freyd was the one that pinned the must larger thing to the ground with an unknown force because well she wasn't there to see the first action. Sam was no where to be seen but that was fine because she knew that the girl was close and could hear words being said if she was. The poor hopeless thing lies on the its back, unable to move. Freya darts toward the thing and streaks the entity right up the chest. "You have to be quick on your feet and even quicker when your thinking about what the best course of action will be..." Freya came in while that conversation was being had. "I only say this because the creature will never give you that second chance..." The figure claws weakly against the ground still unable to move. Jumping back toward Freyd, she watches as they all take pop shots at it. 

[x18] AOE-Il, 14 - 2 + (2 * 1) = 12 EN

ID:198977 | BD:7+7-3=11, HIT Using [x18] AOE-II vs. Dealing 522-160=362 DMG [CD:8]

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 68/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 51/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 4 | LD: 9 | AA | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 (126-13) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,0,1,0] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 1438/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 | STUN IMM (0/3) | STUNNED (2000-200)

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Edited October 20, 2021 by Freya

[Sam 0]

Oh so it wasn't just to be an ass. She was beginning to understand why. In the shadows she smiles listening to the 2 give her tips. The moment the thing doesn't look like it was moving, Sam is right next to it providing a cleave straight to the chest. A small huff out staring down at the almost helpless thing. She has always self taught herself, this was a refreshing thought, knowing that they were actually willing to teach her something new and not just say something she already knew. Glancing to the other two still not seeing Eruda in the room, "I appreciate the advice and it will all go into my book when we get done here." Sam's black book, all the information of everything she knew and more. Things that she got from Raidou and others that she added herself. It helped her collect her thought. Backing away toward the others knowing that the attack she just use was unable to be done again for a bit. Sam gets ready to switch back to her other weapon... 

Maintaining Stealth: ID:198996 | LD: 6+5=8+3 (Consumables)=14 Stealth
Using Quick Change (Free Action) Block Turns to this: Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 51/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA

(ID:198971 CD:12) Using Surprise Attack (Trickster) (8 EN) (x20) ST-B (20 EN) = 28 EN

ID:198997 | BD:10 Auto Hit, Major Critical Using (x20) ST-B vs. Ghost of Vengeance Dealing 30*20=600/2=300-160=140 DMG Applies BLD: 48, ENV.O: 32

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 65/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 31/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 88/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,2,1,0] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 1298/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 | STUN IMM (0/3) | STUNNED |  BLD: 48/2 |  ENV.O: 32/4

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Edited September 27, 2021 by Sam

[Eruda 0]

A rising heat with every step she took. Flashing, visions of that night repeat in her head, thinking what she could have done differently to prevent it. That night was not about her, it was about Freya suffering. Freya had said it was over and she was in control but what originally caused it in the first place. Was it where she was held for that year and a half that caused her unknown out rage. Eruda was the one to dwell on things in silent. Until she knew all the information, it stayed in her the back of her head like a leach that wouldn't let go. She knew that she had a habit of repressing what she was feeling and that the only real way to make sure what happened all those years ago didn't happen again was to talk about it... But how could she... It was hard to say what she was feeling in fear that she was going to be judged or out right shunned... Her mother didn't help this cause. Didn't care enough to get either of her girls help...

She felt her chest tighten as she walks into the room where all the battling was happening. She was not going to ignore this... She couldn't because she knew what would happen if she did... Teary eyes closed as she tried her best to keep her emotions at bay but her flames tell a different story. When Eruda walks in she ignites like a untamed bomb going off. Everything that could be possibly caught on fire was and the candle lighting on the walls turn to purple. Eruda was in pain... she had a small clue of what needed to be done but not the knowledge of the how... Her eyes flare within her flames as she sees the thing begin to eye her. Ever through all this thought, she would stay true to what had to be done. This thing would not touch the others as long as she still stood upright. With all this emotion that she was feeling, she refused to be that scared hopeless girl again... She would have time to break down later...   

Roll a LD 1-10 Eruda realizes what is happening to her, Roll a LD 11-20 she has not a damn clue
ID:198997 | LD: 6

Eruda uses Howl -2 EN 

Ghost of Vengeance can't attack due to being stunned

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 65/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 31/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 113/126 (126-13) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 86/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,2,1,4] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 1218/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 | STUN IMM (1/3) | STUNNED |  BLD: 48/1 |  ENV.O: 32/3

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Edited September 27, 2021 by Eruda

[Freyd 0]

A hint of red cloth at the edge of her vision and the glare of light reflected on lenses.  Something hazily familiar glinted at the outskirts of Eruda's vision just as another shadow closed in at her side.  Freyd understood enough to know what might grant her comfort.  "You're distracted," he whispered from pursed lips.  "This is neither the time, nor the place.  These bosses are most unforgiving.  Firm up, Eruda.  Distractions are for later."  The words were deliberately crafted, as his so often were.  Dashing forward, he tapped Sam lightly on her left shoulder as he darted past on her right.  Sliding low to the ground, he pulled his weapon tight in line with his body and rolled under the mob's outstretched arm.  Once behind it, the staff spun and smashed the ghostly figure without remorse, wielded like some giant, skinny baseball bat.  The sound of shattered glass accompanied the spread of fractured mesh upon its back side.  Fingers snapped.

Immediately, from the opposite side, a blur of inky black and streaming blue swallowed the ghostly mob.  There was no other warning.  What followed sounded like a wood chipper-shredder kicked into overdrive as it mulched some poor, unsuspecting victim.  Persi was having her fun.  Her master's whistle paused long enough to satisfy, but she was gone from her prey the moment it sounded.  A nod and tilt to Freya was all they required. Vengeance would never know what hit it.

Spoiler

Freyd regains +4 EN
CD 1 (no Rec proc) ID #199074 (rules clarification requiring separate roll just came into effect)

Post Action | TECH-D (x12, 12 EN, Shatter): 12 EN - (Rested 2/2; Stamina) = 9 EN.  
Free Action | Grappling Familiar (CD 0/5)

ID #199075 | BD: 4+7-3=8 (hit).  DMG (12*30=360-140=220).  Ghost of Vengeance is stunned.

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 65/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 31/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 108/126 (113+4-9) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 86/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,2,1,4] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 998/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 (140) | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 | STUNNED | STUN IMM (1/3) | GRAP IMM (0/3) | BLD: 48/1 |  ENV.O: 32/3 (1218-220)

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

 

[Freya 0]

Charge CD: (2/3)

Listening to the words that Freyd was trying to get through to Eruda, Freyja just shakes her head. "Bad move bro..." is all she said as she rushed in for some more action. As she got closer though the thing turns turn her and clashes it's weapon with a huge amount of force against the ground right in front of her. Freyja quickly jumps back with a slide from the pure winded impact. "That was rather rude," as the creatures face turns back toward Eruda. It seemed that his beef was with Eruda now and in some ways that was great but it could have been really bad if they didn't put this thing down quickly. "Now it your time to prove me wrong Sam, GO... NOW..." A simple nod from the girls as she vanishes appearing behind the target. Hopefully Sam would be able to do more that she could. This dude is a tough cookie but she believed that her team could do this...

[x15] AOE-I, 11 - 2 + 2 + (2 * 1) = 13 EN

ID:199163 | BD:1+7=8, Hit! Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Ghost of Vengeance Dealing 29*15=435-140=295

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 59/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 31/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 108/126 (113+4-9) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 86/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,2,1,4] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 703/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 (140 Shatter) | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 (0) | STUNNED | STUN IMM (1/3) | GRAP IMM (0/3) | BLD: 48/1 |  ENV.O: 32/3 (1218-220)

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Freya

[Sam 0]

Quick Change (CD: 1/3)
Vanish (CD: 2/3)

Hearing Freya's words she would do just that. Sam carves her axe right down the middle of this creatures spines. It gives a long drawn out hiss before Sam finds a large weapon heading straight for her face. Sam snaps out of view for only a moment before appearing next to Freya. "Dam, this is harder that I thought." Wiping her brow she looks to the creature who turns back to Eruda. The heat coming from her frame could be felt from where they stood. They were staring one another down. Moving back to what Freyd said she didn't look distracted in the slightest but what she saw earlier could have opposed other wise. Sam didn't get Eruda at all. Sam started to glance around for any vanishing points that she could take advantage of next round about. Her breath was a bit heavy from the last dodge, glancing to her energy, it was getting a bit. "Dam it..." as she lifts her weapon slightly up...

[x15] AOE-I, 11 - 2 + 2 + (2 * 1) = 13 EN

ID:199164 | BD:7+2=9, HIT Using [x15] AOE-I vs. Ghost of Vengeance Dealing 420-160=260 DMG

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 71/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 22/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 108/126 (113+4-9) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 86/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,3,1,4] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 443/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 (140 Shatter) | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 (0) | STUNNED | STUN IMM (1/3) | GRAP IMM (0/3) | BLD: 48/1 |  ENV.O: 32/3 (1218-220)

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Sam

[Eruda 0]

Howl (CD: 1/2)

Those words from Freyd makes her head turn slightly. The heat from her frame was causing those tears to turn to vapor. "You do not know me very well," as a small burst of flame ignite from under her feet. "I decided long ago that whatever I may feel, I refuse to let it distract me regardless. Firm Anima's safety is the only thing that matters..." Eruda's eyes glare back to the creature as it breaks free of it's shackles that pinned his frame, Freyd could believe what she says or not but her words rang nothing but truth. Yes, there were tears, but they came unwanted, un-voluntarily. They could not be helped.... It huffs... Eruda watched it carefully... It's head suddenly goes back with a loud eery screech. It pulls it weapon up and strikes down at Eruda. Quickly raising her shield at it clashes against it. With an outcry of her own she uses every muscle in her body to push the weapon away from her causing the weapon's weight to make the Ghost stumble backwards away from her. This creates an opening for Freyd to strike, if he is quick enough...

[x12] ST-I, 12-2= 10 EN

ID:199165 | BD:1+2=3, MISS Using [x12] ST-I vs. Ghost of Vengeance

Ghost of Vengeance Unable to move from Grapple

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 71/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 22/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 108/126 (113+4-9) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 87/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,3,1,5] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 363/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 (140 Shatter) | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 (0) | STUNNED | STUN IMM (2/3) | GRAP IMM (1/3) |  ENV.O: 32/2

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Eruda

[Freyd 0]

*SMASH*

*CRASH*

Eruda hadn't even finished her thought when something lunged beneath her guard catching the spirit completely unaware.  A thin outline from its spectral presence hovered above the tank's shield, but the rest of it sat half-imprinted into the far wall.  The bulk of its torso was now little more than a gaping hole, pixel fragments sprinkling down the rest of its body from the crumbling cavity, even as its head rolled and hung limply.  The ghost's crippled form tumbled forward and sprawled with a soft thud as its semi-corporeal form sloughed all over the cold chamber floor.

Freyd stood from his guise, satisfied that his comments had produced the desired result.  He didn't need to know her, just how to push the right buttons to get the desired results.  A pause came over him.  No.  That didn't feel right anymore.  Feel?!

Standing upright, next to his companion, Freyd regretted that he'd defaulted to such a callous approach.  It wasn't him anymore, or at least no longer who he hoped he could be.

"I'm sorry," he offered, directing his blue-eyed gaze towards Eruda.  "You're right.  And it's something I should rectify."  He nodded in support of his admission.  He needed to get to know them all better.  That was what these outings should really be about.  A flash of something crossed his brow, but was quickly suppressed.  Freyd didn't show feeling.  But could he?

Nearby, the beaten mob groaned and slowly struggled to regain its footing.

"Sam, would you please do the honours?  I think you've earned it."

His eyes never left Eruda's, as if making a silent promise to try and do better.  These people deserved better than to be led about by some cold, calculating machine.

Spoiler

Freyd regains +4 EN
CD 8 (+8 EN from Rec proc) ID #

Post Action | AoE-I (x15 AoE, 11 EN, +2 AoE Shift, +2/hit,): 15 EN - (Stamina) = 13 EN.  Charge (CD 0/3) (8 EN)
Free Action | None

ID #199174 | BD: 8+8-1-3=12 (hit, Charge +5, Fallen +16).  DMG (15*51=765-140=625)

Players:
Freya | HP: 680/680 | EN: 71/86 | DMG: 29 | EVA: 5 | ACC: 7 | LD: 4 | AA | BLD: 48 | KEEN: 1 | REC: 4
Sam | HP: 680/680 | EN: 22/86 | DMG: 28 | ACC: 2 | LD: 9 | BLD: 48 | ENV.O: 32 | PARA
Freyd | HP: 920/920 | EN: 99/126 (108+4+8-13-8) | DMG: 30 | MIT: 78 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 8 | BH: 50 | LD: 8 (+1 Loot) | PROS: 3 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | PARA IMMUNE | TROLL'S BLD | REC: 8
Eruda | HP: 851/851 | EN: 87/88 | DMG: 11 | MIT: 207 | ACC: 2 | BRN: 56 (7-10) | REC: 4 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD:3

Enemies:
[1,3,2,5] Ghost of Vengeance | HP: 0/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 (140) | ACC: 3 | EVA: 3 | STUN IMM (2/3) | GRAP IMM (1/3) | BLD: 48/1 |  ENV.O: 32/3 | SHATTER (1/3) (363-625)

Critical (MD 9): Deals (Tier * 100) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 60) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (Tier * 110) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (Tier * 85) DMG to every other player.

Loot Ghost of Vengeance: ID #199177 | LD: 13+9=22 | CD: 5

T4 Perfect Armor/Shield [199177a]
T4 Perfect Consumable [199177b]
T4 Perfect Consumable [199177c]
4 materials (+4 CD/LD odd)
12600 col (HP[2000]*6 - incl. +5% Col Deposit)

[Sam 0]

Sam was already right there to ensure that its death was final. Carving her axe swiftly into its chest, pinning it against the wall. A sharp glance behind her toward Freya as she was right there next to her. With a swing of her Scythe as it makes contact to its neck. Removing her axe from the chest as it drops to the ground. A burst of data, with a grin. "Thanks, but I rather work with you guys to kill. It's more fun that way. Even if it is the ending kill." A glance to Freya with a smile now. "Thank you for showing me the truth that I couldn't see and you," Her head turns toward Freyd now. "I hope that I passed your little test and I hope that you will continue to train me. I want to know everything if you would give me the change." A yawn comes from her mouth, with a chuckle as she put her weapon away. "I made a promise to a certain special lady that I would be home tonight. Hit me up tomorrow, okay." She did not want to make Katoka wait any longer, but if she was being honest, she wanted to see her just as much. Sam grins as she pulls a crystal out of her pocket. Bursting in her hand, she was gone...

[Eruda 0]

Eruda's flames were still lit even though the battle was over. Her head lowers as she shuts her eyes tight. Everything was so overwhelming. It was too much... Thoughts raced through her head on loop and she could not shake them... Not alone... A feeling of a hand on her shoulder. "Don't touch me." She says as she jerks her should away from the grip. "Let me help you," she opens her eyes to see her sister standing there. She knew that other eyes were on her as well. A turn of her feet as to walk away, but another hand lands on her shoulder. "I will not say it again..." Eruda's head turns with a piercing glare toward Freya. Her voice was stern but sounded angry. Freya did not know that she was part of this problem and she rather not spit fire if she didn't have to. Calmer words where ideal which was something that she could not give right now. Freya backs up with her hands up in defense and Eruda starts running.  

[Freya 0]

Her hands held up still help up... "I have not seen this for a very long time..." putting her hands down now. "So maybe those words you said weren't so off base..." Starting to pace the room now trying to think about what she should do... "The last time I saw something like this, it was right after a fight with our mother for leaving daddy dearest... She just shut down and stopped talking completely..." It was more or less talking out loud but allowed Freyd to listen. "Something traumatic triggered it last time. What happened recently that could have brought this on..." Pacing the room staring at the ground. Thinking, thinking, then suddenly her eyes widen. The conversation that took place just a few rooms ago with Sam. Eruda was there listening to. It happened to her too... "NO, no, no, no." Her hands go to her face and brush her hair back at the same time. "That thing after my Gemini, she said she let that go, but I really don't think she did... Shit." Looking up to Freyd now, "So I have to go try getting my sister out of the spiralling toilet of doom. Come or don't," she says as she starts to walk out the door. Poking her head back in the door to look at Freyd. "We really need to have a conversation about what I saw in that mirror. Plus, I remembered more. We need to gather Simmone and have a conversation... Thanks for the help...K bye..." as she darts through the halls looking for her sister... 

[Freyd 0]

Confused, more than anything, Freyd was left standing in the middle of a dungeon, the dregs of fallen wraiths and ghosts decomposing all around him.  The rest of his squad had pulled his own trick against him and vanished, albeit strangely.  Sam had proven herself competent, but in need of seasoning.  Freya had proven herself Freya and jaunted off, leaving calamity in her wake.  Eruda, supposed to be the rock in the group, had run off from trauma with unspoken emotional scars.  So, there he was, standing alone in the dark, wondering what the heck had just happened.

Eyes narrowing beneath his cowl, they swiveled to his side, where another him stood staring off into the distance, its intangible hands stuffed into nonexistent pockets for lack of anything better to do.

So, Janitor of Aincrad, still thinking you might be due for a break?  Because this looks to be all kinds of busted all at once.

Freyd's shoulder sank slightly at the prospect of enduring more drama.

Shut up, Montjoy, and get me a fucking metaphysical broom.  We're going to piece things back together, again.

***

Thread Summary:

Dungeon Wave 1: 44 Materials (each)
Dungeon Wave 2: 28000 col (each)
Dungeon Wave 3: 100000 col (split 4 ways); ID #199195 (LD: 6): 100000 col (each) + 44 materials (each)

9712 words / 30 = 323*5= 1865*Tier
9712 / 300 = 32 seeds

Sam receives:

Spoiler

1x Witch's Brew

22847 EXP (Word Count [1865*5] + 8250 [Dungeon, 3 waves] + 30% from event)
222725 col (200 [2 pages] + 153000 [Dungeon] + 14700 [loot] + 3427 [Laurel, +15% of EXP as col] + 30% from event)
147 mats (10 [tag] + 88 [Dungeon] + 50% from event)

32 Seeds (Event)
1 tag (10 materials, +5% EXP to the party) ID: 199199 (CD 9); 199200 (CD 4); 199201 (CD 6)

T4 Perfect Armor/Shield #198975a
T4 Perfect Weapon #198975b
T4 Rare Trinket #198974a

Freya receives:

Spoiler

1x Witch's Brew

22847 EXP (Word Count [1865*5] + 8250 [Dungeon, 3 waves] + 30% from event)
203615 col (200 [2 pages] + 153000 [Dungeon] + 3427 [Laurel, +15% of EXP as col] + 30% from event)
147 mats (10 [tag] + 88 [Dungeon] + 50% from event)

32 Seeds (Event)
2 tags (10 materials, +5% EXP to the party) ID: 199202 (CD 2); 199203 (CD 10); 199204 (CD 11)
Perfect Unidentified Equipment/Item (x3) of the player’s choice equal to their tier.

Eruda receives:

Spoiler

1x Witch's Brew

25272 EXP (Word Count [1865*6] + 8250 [Dungeon, 3 waves] + 30% from event)
204087 col (200 [2 pages] + 153000 [Dungeon] + 3790 [Laurel, +15% of EXP as col] + 30% from event)
147 mats (10 [tag] + 88 [Dungeon] + 50% from event)

32 Seeds (Event)
0 tags (none) ID: 199196 (CD 7); 199197 (CD 7); 199198 (CD 5)

Freyd receives:

Spoiler

1x Witch's Brew

34970 EXP (Word Count [1865*10] + 8250 [Dungeon, 3 waves] + 30% from event)
238738 col (200 [2 pages] + 153000 [Dungeon] + 25200 [loot] + 5245 [Laurel, +15% of EXP as col] + 30% from event)
162 mats (10 [tag] + 10 [loot] + 88 [Dungeon] + 50% from event)

32 Seeds (Event)
2 tags (none) ID: 199205 (CD 11); 199206 (CD 6); 199207 (CD 6)
Perfect Unidentified Equipment/Item (x3) of the player’s choice equal to their tier.

T4 Rare Weapon [198961a]
T4 Uncommon Consumable [198961b]
T4 Rare Consumable [198962a]
T4 Rare Armor/Shield [198962b]"
T4 Rare Trinket [198963]
T4 Rare Weapon [198964a]
T4 Uncommon Consumable [198964b]
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield [199177a]
T4 Perfect Consumable [199177b]
T4 Perfect Consumable [199177c]