[PP-21] Rooks on the Seventh <<Betrayal of the King>>

[Freyd 0]

"He's already in a church," Freyd called back to Wulfrin, drawing attention to the scattered sculptural remains and iconography embossed into the surrounding worn and faded stone.  "Well... kinda.  I don't really know what any of it means, but Bob here got uppity and tried to steal the show from his former boss.  Looks like some agreed with him while others disapproved of his behaviour."  Quickly jerking a thumb over his shoulder to the similarly dressed and intermingled skeletons strewn all over the chamber and outer courtyard, the likelihood of some sort of coup seemed high.  

The monstrous armored figure of The Forgotten Time King had used its momentary reprieve to good effect, pulling itself out of the walls and reassembling the few bits and pieces that Freyd had managed to detach on his last pass.

"Nothing wrong with looking pretty, ladies."  The compliment intended for Nymeria and Ciela was equally meant to let them know that he was keenly watching their role in the melee.  Despite having run these types of escorts dozens of time, Freyd never presumed that Cardinal couldn't change its own rules on a whim - nor its master.  Wulfrin swept in to do his part, the novice in red valiantly demonstrating how he was well on his way to becoming a veteran.

"Nicely done!  Now, if I can't actually shatter him, then I guess we only have one option left: break him outright."

Dipping the tip of this cowl downward, Freyd receded deeper into its depths and closer to the void behind the veils of shadow that wrapped and roiled around his ephemeral presence.  To the rest of his party, the activation of his sword art was akin to the donning of a spectral mantle, the man's form slipping in an out of visibility.  Flitting from shadow to shadow across the battlefield, Freyd reappeared on the King's left to be greeted by a heavy steel guard.  Vanishing just as swiftly, only an inky vestige remained to receive the mob's massive strike.  Out of position and overreaching left it exposed as the Whisper rematerialized on the opposite flank and drove a screeching fist straight into the thing's ribs.  Hands like vortices devoured digital undead flesh, disintegrating a large swath of 'Forgotten' torso and spraying fractal shrapnel across the throne - those few being the few fragments not wholly swallowed by the void guided by the Whisper's fearsome touch.

"This may sound familiar, Bob."  A second strike spun the king's helm like a top, eating away half the face guard and sending the rest skittering away along with half the thing's jaw. "But I think it might be time this place again considered the potential for new management."

***

Spoiler

Freyd regains +4 EN
CD 4 (No REC proc) ID #223175

Post Action | ST-B (x20, 20 EN): 20 EN - (Stamina) = 18 EN.  Charge (CD 0/3, +8 EN)
Free Action | Activate Crystal of Divine Light

ID #223174 | BD:7+5-1=11 (hit, Fallen +24, Charge +3).  DMG (20*51=1020-100=920)

Freyd takes double damage until his next turn.

FTK takes 32 damage from TXV.

ID #223175 | MD: 4+3-7=0 (miss)

Freyd | HP: 1334/1334 | EN: 119/154 (133+4-18-8) | DMG: 24 | MIT: 105 | EVA: 7 | ACC: 5 | BH: 73 | LD: 6 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | TXV 32 | REC: 8 | V.D.: 146
Wulfrin | HP: 490/490 | EN: 44/64 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 66 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 5 | BH: 4 | LD: 2 | BLD: 36 | REC: 3 | TXC VNM: 24
Nymoria | HP [200/200] | EN [36/38] | ACC [3] | DMG [9] | MIT [34] | BH [+6] | +2 EN | -2 EN
KnightessCiela | HP: 290/290 | EN: 40/44 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 91 | ACC: 4 | FL. THRN: 4 | THRNS: 36

(8,3,0,2) The Forgotten Time King | HP: 728/3000 | DMG: 275 | MIT: 100 | ACC: 3 | TXV 32 (2/3) | (1680-920-32)

• Forgotten King's Authority | This boss is immune to debuffs and disablements

 

Edited May 4 by Freyd

[KnightessCiela 0]

Ciela let out a giggle at the exchange about Bob being in a church that was going on between Wulfrin and Freyd. She loved watching the two of them bounce off of each other in conversation. When Wulfrin would tell her the stories about when him and Freyd went on their adventures she'd listen with intent. 

Ciela watched as Bob paid no heed to her and Wulfrin, but focused his attacks on Freyd. She didn't mind, she knew his attacks would HURT even with her armor and everything.

Ciela still would attempt to do some damage to the time king, thinking to herself that she's not gonna waste her energy on sword arts next time, but use basic attacks only from here on out. If she gets another attack before the other two kill him. "I know there's nothing wrong with looking pretty, I just wish I could help more." She chuckled and flipped her hair with sass. "I'm definitely piggybacking off y'all but before too long I'll be in the front."

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Spoiler

KnightessCiela regains 2 EN

Post Action | ST-I vs Time King [x8] (8 EN)
Free Action | None

ID: 223465 | BD: 6 (+2 ACC) = 8 | DMG: 64 (8*8) - 100 MIT = 1 DMG Min

Freyd | HP: 1334/1334 | EN: 119/154 (133+4-18-8) | DMG: 24 | MIT: 105 | EVA: 7 | ACC: 5 | BH: 73 | LD: 6 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | TXV 32 | REC: 8 | V.D.: 146
Wulfrin | HP: 490/490 | EN: 44/64 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 66 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 5 | BH: 4 | LD: 2 | BLD: 36 | REC: 3 | TXC VNM: 24
Nymoria | HP [200/200] | EN [36/38] | ACC [3] | DMG [9] | MIT [34] | BH [+6] | +2 EN | -2 EN (Dropped out)
KnightessCiela | HP: 290/290 | EN: 23/44 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 91 | ACC: 4 | FL. THRN: 4 | THRNS: 36

(8,3,0,2) The Forgotten Time King | HP: 727/3000 (728-1) | DMG: 275 | MIT: 100 | ACC: 3 | TXV 32 (2/3) | 

• Forgotten King's Authority | This boss is immune to debuffs and disablements

 

Edited June 1 by KnightessCiela

[Wulfrin 0]

Wulfrin was faring the best out of the lower leveled players tackling a boss far above their pay grade. That was to be expected though, he had been doing everything he could to up his damage numbers. Every combat encounter was another chance to improve his combat capabilities. With each level he saw his numbers climb and climb, now it seemed the only thing that was truly limiting his out put was gear and levels, both of which would solve themselves eventually. Those problems were also a large majority of why he even came out here.

As Bob began to wind up for another attack, Wulfrin found the opening in the withered king's form. With the shining emerald hue of his Sword Art, Wulfrin unleashed a volley of attacks chipping farther and father into the multiple health bars of his target. A quick glance reassured Wulfrin that the combat was going in their favor.

"One more push!" Wulfrin shouted over the chaos of battle. "Another round of heavy hits and we can go home and reap the rewards!"

The Forgotten Time King seemed to take offence to Wulfin's rally cry. Bob continued with the attack it started, its eyes still locked on Freyd. The sound of impact was deafening. The downward arc of Bob's swing collided with Freyd creating a small crater. As the dust cleared, Wulfrin was concerned as Freyd's HP took a sizable hit, more so than he had seen before, but there was still plenty remaining. Wulfrin prepared to unload another volley, he could only trust that Freyd had everything under control. 

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Spoiler

Recovery: ID 223467 | CD 6 | Whiff
Wulfrin regains 3 EN
Cooldowns:
Rending Familiar (2/5)

Post Action: ST-I vs FTK (x16, 16 EN) -2 Stamina  = 14 EN
Free Action: Concentration (AA, +1 BD)

ID: 223468 | BD: 1+1+5=7 | CD: 5 (ST-B locked) | DMG: 20*16 = 320 - 100 = 220 DMG to FTK

Freyd | HP: 1334/1334 | EN: 119/154 | DMG: 24 | MIT: 105 | EVA: 7 | ACC: 5 | BH: 73 | LD: 6 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | TXV 32 | REC: 8 | V.D.: 146
Wulfrin | HP: 490/490 | EN: 30/64 (44-14) | DMG: 20 | MIT: 66 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 5 | BH: 4 | LD: 2 | BLD: 36 | REC: 3 | TXC VNM: 24
Nymoria | HP [200/200] | EN [36/38] | ACC [3] | DMG [9] | MIT [34] | BH [+6] | +2 EN | -2 EN (Dropped out)
KnightessCiela | HP: 290/290 | EN: 23/44 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 91 | ACC: 4 | FL. THRN: 4 | THRNS: 36

(8,4,0,2) The Forgotten Time King | HP: 507/3000 (727-220) | DMG: 275 | MIT: 100 | ACC: 3 | TXV 32 (2/3)

Forgotten King's Authority | This boss is immune to debuffs and disablements

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FTK attacks Freyd. FTK takes 32 Damage from Toxic Venom. Toxic Venom fades.

ID: 223469 | MD: 9 (+1 DMG) | 447 (276 + 276 - 105) Damage to Freyd.

Freyd | HP: 887/1334 | EN: 119/154 | DMG: 24 | MIT: 105 | EVA: 7 | ACC: 5 | BH: 73 | LD: 6 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | TXV 32 | REC: 8 | V.D.: 146
Wulfrin | HP: 490/490 | EN: 30/64 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 66 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 5 | BH: 4 | LD: 2 | BLD: 36 | REC: 3 | TXC VNM: 24
Nymoria | HP [200/200] | EN [36/38] | ACC [3] | DMG [9] | MIT [34] | BH [+6] | +2 EN | -2 EN (Dropped out)
KnightessCiela | HP: 290/290 | EN: 23/44 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 91 | ACC: 4 | FL. THRN: 4 | THRNS: 36

(8,4,0,2) The Forgotten Time King | HP: 475/3000 (507-32) | DMG: 275 | MIT: 100 | ACC: 3

Forgotten King's Authority | This boss is immune to debuffs and disablements

 

Edited June 1 by Wulfrin

[Freyd 0]

The towering undead boss stepped forward, blade held high and ready to press its advantage only to feel a hand wrap around it forearm.  From the shadows of its own cloak, black on black turned solid and wrenched, locking the mob's joint and forcing it open.  Echoes rattled loudly off the stark stone walls as the giant knight's greatsword clanged loudly to the ground.  Joint locks were ever so affective against those mostly made of bone.

The king's cloak snapped crisply, the flew upward to wrap itself around its wearer's crown to deny him his senses.  The Whisper below, in the newly-formed crater, had already faded and lost his third dimension.  Only Montjoy, the shadow, lay cast upon its broken tiles, his invisible smile growing as he waved the king yet another goodbye.

Foot braced against the larger mob's spine, arm locked and head held taught by clandestine cloth, Freyd had his foe exactly where he'd hoped and wanted.

"Sorry.  Had to take the long way 'round," he offered to Ciela and Wulfrin, providing no hint of actual explanation. Keening like a chorus of banshees swept across the wasted throne room.  Freyd's hands grew darkly ominous as Samael's Pride unleashed its seals to feed the hungry void within.

"Pawns in position.  Rook moves to the rear.  Sorry, Bob, but looks like this is checkmate, again."

An explosion of orange and blue fractal shards burst outward as the Whisper released both holds and spun to deliver his killing blow.  What first looked like a spherical shrapnel closed, slowed about ten feet out, making it look as though time has seized, then reversed, as every single shard collapsed back inward to be devoured by the void wrapped around Freyd's fingers.  A single mote remained to land upon one of its sharpened edges, spinning briefly like a top, or maybe oddly like a playing piece, then fell over to concede and put an end to yet another match.

"There. Revel in that for a bit, both of you" he added, turning back to face his companions.  "His fall should have given you both a significant boost.  My only ask is that you pay it forward.  Help others.  Help each other.  Grow stronger and help everyone get out of this forsaken hellhole."  Padding his stomach, he first looked like he was checking for injuries, but no.  Freyd was just being Freyd.

"Anyone feel like doing lunch?"

***

Spoiler

Correction:  Freyd's custom skill reduces the crit range of enemies by 1, so a 9 is not a crit or automatic hit.  FTK's MD: 9+3-7=5 misses.  Stats adjusted below.

Freyd regains +4 EN
Freyd regains 73 HP from BH
CD 5 (No REC proc) ID #223471
CD 6 (No VD proc) ID #223472 (void when I realized that FTK actually missed)
Cooldown: Charge (1/3)

Post Action | AoE-I (x15, 11 EN, +2 shift, +2/hit): 15 EN - (Stamina) = 13 EN.  
Free Action: None

ID #223470 | BD: 8 (Crit+1, Fallen +16).  DMG (15*41=615-100=515) 

Freyd | HP: 960/1334 (887+73) | EN: 110/154 (119+4-13) | DMG: 24 | MIT: 105 | EVA: 7 (6) | ACC: 5 (+AA) | BH: 73 | LD: 6 | Phase | Frostbite 40 | TXV 32 | REC: 8 | V.O. 146 | V.D.: 146
Wulfrin | HP: 490/490 | EN: 30/64 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 66 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 5 | BH: 4 | LD: 2 | BLD: 36 | REC: 3 | TXC VNM: 24
Nymoria | HP [200/200] | EN [36/38] | ACC [3] | DMG [9] | MIT [34] | BH [+6] | +2 EN | -2 EN (Dropped out)
KnightessCiela | HP: 290/290 | EN: 23/44 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 91 | ACC: 4 | FL. THRN: 4 | THRNS: 36

(11,4,0,2) The Forgotten Time King | HP: 0/3000 (475-545) | DMG: 275 | MIT: 100 | ACC: 3 

Forgotten King's Authority | This boss is immune to debuffs and disablements

Thread Closing:

LD Bonus Reward | ID 223473 | LD 11 | 

Wulfrin receives:

6,404 EXP (Word Count [7807/10*3*0.6] + Quest [5000])
10,200 col (1 page [200] + Quest [10000])
Light Betrayer | 223473a | Perfect Light Armor | EVA 2 | REC 1

KnightessCiela receives:

5,936 EXP (Word Count [7807/10*2*0.6] + Quest [5000])
10,200 col (1 page [200] + Quest [10000])
Envious Betrayal | 223473b | Perfect Heavy Armor | MIT 2 | Thorns 1
The King's Betrayal | 223473c | Perfect Weapon (SS) | Para 2 | ACC 1

Freyd receives:

7,956 EXP (Word Count [7807/10*17*0.6] + Quest [0])
1,193 col (1 page [0] + Quest [0] + 15% P5 Reward [1193])

Nymoria left the thread before completing the quest.  No rewards.

Edited June 2 by Freyd