[SP-PT-F06] Edge of The Frigid Abyss <<Calming The Soul>>

Wulfrin · October 3

For the third time now, Wulfrin found himself in the amazonian jungles of Floor 6. The first time he had set foot on the floor, he had come face to face with a unique mob known as The Gemini. It had his face, his gear, and a personality similar to his own, almost as if they were some odd mirror of himself generated by the Cardinal System. That confrontation had shown him ways to improve his own combat prowess by obtaining a rather easy boon. The second was not quite as productive. Wulfrin had attempted to locate the Waterfall of the Sage once before, but was interrupted by another encounter with his Gemini. The tones of the most recent fight were significantly darker. This ended with the death of Wulfrin’s Gemini at Wulfrin’s own hands. The days following, had put Wulfrin in quite the slump. It wasn’t until he sat down with Freyd and discussed the matter that he managed to come to terms with the lessons his Gemini was trying to share.

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Note: CS Shades of the Gemini is active. If any player objects they should note such in their first post and it will be considered inactive.

Wulfrin consumes:
LD 3 (filled) - Jackpot Pretzel

Wulfrin | HP: 720/720 | EN: 106/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Spoiler

"Name: Wulfrin
True Tier: 5
Level: 33
Paragon Level: 9
HP: 720/720
EN: 106/106

Combat Mastery:
- Combat Mastery: Damage R3

Combat Shift:
- TECH Shift

Familiar Skill:
- Rending Familiar

Custom Skill:
- Shades of The Gemini

Skills:
- Battle Healing R3
- Charge
- Energist
- Light Armor R5
- Searching R3
- Straight Sword R5

Extra Skills:
- Disguise
- Forgotten King's Authority
- Survival
- Brawler

Inactive Extra Skills:
- Frozen Hide

Addons:
- Focus
- Precision
- Resolve
- Stamina

Mods:
- Meticulous

Inactive Mods:

Housing Buffs:
- Bedroom: -1 energy cost for the first two expenditures of each combat
- Bathroom: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 20% (rounded down)
- Basic Workshop: +2 EXP per crafting attempt
- Basic Kitchen: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps. Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.
- Storage Closet: +1 Battle Ready Inventory Slot
- Dining Room: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread.
- Living Room: Increases out of combatHP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.
- Attic (Storage): +5% bonus col from monster kills and treasure chests
- Fishing Pond: +2 Fishing EXP per fishing attempt
- Basement: Gain +1 to LD, Stealth Rating, Stealth Detection, or Prosperity to one post in a thread. Can be applied after a roll

Guild Hall Buffs:
- Trading Hall: Reduce LD needed for Salvage by 5 (10+ for Alchemist crystals, 6+ for everything else). +2 EXP per craft. Rank 9 crafters and Rank 4 merchants/performers receive +1 crafting/identification attempt per day. Rank 10 crafters and Rank 5 merchants/performers receive +2 crafting/identification attempts per day.
- Treasury: +5% bonus col from last-hit monster kills and +10% bonus col from treasure chests.

Scents of the Wild Totem:

Wedding Ring:

Crafting Profession:
- Blacksmith[1189exp] R7
Gathering Profession:
- Fishing[378exp] R4"

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

“I’m living one giant lie,” Wulfrin said under his breath as he walked the streets of Krycim. “Well I guess the actual meaning is that the truth is what we make it.”

“Have you already forgotten?” Wulfrin’s shadow’s voice echoed through Wulfrin’s mind. “The secret behind all lies is that all lies have some bit of truth to them.”

“A lesson I still hope to learn,” Wulfrin responded. “Perhaps I just need to meditate.”

Wulfrin pulled the cowl of his Fallen Angel Garb up as he stepped out into the damp jungles of Floor 6. His armor made him look like one of The Gemini. The coat was tattered and frayed at the edges and almost seemed to cling to the shadows themselves. His blade, Icingdeath, let off a constant roll of icy mist that trailed off his form as he moved through the dense foliage. Should anyone have spotted him, they likely would have seen him as some evil highwayman.

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

There was one good thing to come from Wulfrin’s talk with Freyd. The special skill Freyd had taught him allowed him to move through shadows, to a certain extent. This made the amazonian style jungle much easier to navigate as Wulfrin occasionally slipped into the shadows of the nearby trees only to appear a handful of feet away. This ability had a combat use as well, making him significantly harder to hit, a nice bonus considering his previous bonus of an occasional bump to his accuracy was nice early on, but his blade was covering that ground just fine on its own. There wasn’t much more he could do to improve his abilities with sheer numbers and experience. While he was still occasionally gaining small bumps to his health and energy, the boosts had pretty much stagnated. His level had been capped by the system essentially halting his progress. That simply left honing his mind over just boosting his numbers.

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin eventually found the Waterfall of the Sage. Once there he gazed in awe at the magnificent sight, no doubt one of the Seven Wonders of Aincrad. Admittedly that list was rather short for him, as he hadn’t really done much by way of exploration throughout the floors.

“I should really get out of the house more,” Wulfrin commented.

“You think?” His shadow retorted.

“Can we go one day without you finding some way to make a snide comment at my expense.”

“Sure. Once you stop walking into them.”

Wulfrin simply brushed that last part off. He stepped up unto a rocky protrusion that jutted out from the waterfall. The crushing torrent was battering the rock with an exceptional amount of force, but despite what he was witnessing, Wulfrin took his seat and let the water cascade onto the back of his armor. He had done this song and dance before when training at the monastery for Breaking the Unbreakable on Floor 2, but this time it was significantly different.

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin closed his eyes and let his mind enter his inner world. Whispers began to permeate the space. He was back in the clearing where he had slain his Gemini, its body still laying lifeless in a cloaked Ciela’s arms. The fake Ciela weeped over her fallen partner, blood soaking her cloak. Out of the shadows, stepped a figure of the same substance they had come from. All that stood out to Wulfrin was the two solid white eyes and grin that carried a sinister intention. The figure extended a crooked finger pointing to the fake Ciela.

“How could you?” The fake Ciela sobbed as she glared at Wulfrin. “You’re a monster!”

She drew her blade and charged Wulfrin, putting him directly on the back foot. Her slashes were wild and full of rage, and yet wulfrin could only bring himself to block the strikes. His arms not responding to his orders to strike back.

“You took everything from me!” She wailed as she clashed her blade with his once more.

“I…” Wulfrin said with a sheepish voice from amongst tears as he deflected the strike. “I did what I had to.”

Then it clicked what he was supposed to do. He had to kill his own wife or she would kill him. Tears welled up in his eyes as he prepared his weapon for his sword skill. In one motion the emerald light burst against her armor. Wulfrin didn’t dare open his eyes. Yet he felt them forced open by a force beyond his control. He watched as Ciela stepped back slowly, hands grasping at the massive gash on her chest as she stumbled towards her fallen lover.

“I’m sorry…” She whispered as she fell into her lover’s cold lifeless arms.

“I am too…” Wulfrin spoke solemnly as he stared at the fallen couple.

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Spoiler

Recovery? not needed
Wulfrin is at full EN and HP
Cooldowns:

Post Action: [x16] Tech-D (12 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 9 EN
Free Action: None

ID 234764 | BD 8+5=13 hit | CD 7 | 21x16=336 DMG to Fake Ciela. Shatter 1 Applied. Freeze Applied. Target Dies.

Wulfrin | HP: 720/720 | EN: 97/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

~~Fake Ciela (First Inner Demon) | HP: 0/180 | DMG: 105 | MIT 5~~

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

It took a bit for Wulfrin to stop crying. When he did, he looked up to see the scene had shifted once again. Now he stood in a dusty cavern filled with untold riches scattered around him. Instantly he recognized where he was. Wulfrin was back in the Cave of Wonders, the dungeon Nari had opened when they had bested the great bear Kumatetsu. Wulfrin spotted what he could only name as The Entity clapping silently from a rocky overhang up above him. A few seconds later, it pointed to the ceiling.

At the same time, an ear splitting shriek filled the cavern. Wulfrin was paralyzed in place, as he flashed back to the first time he heard the roar of that boss. He was way underleveled for the fight the last time he had been here, needing to have Freyd and Morningstar bail him out. Wulfrin scanned the room, but his mentors were nowhere to be seen. From the ceiling, a massive anubis-like creature fell, scattering a large amount of coins in every direction. The Avatar of Avarice charged him. Wulfrin gritted his teeth and mustered up every ounce of courage he could and brought his sword to bear against the beast. A significant change from the last time the two had crossed, Wulfrin’s blade felled the boss that once shook him to the core in one strike.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234765 | CD 2
Wulfrin regains 4 EN
Cooldowns:

Post Action: [x16] Tech-D (12 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 9 EN
Free Action: None

ID 234766 | BD 2+5=7 hit | CD 9 | 21x16=336 DMG to Avatar of Avarice. Shatter 1 Applied. Target Dies.

Wulfrin | HP: 720/720 | EN: 92/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

~~Avatar of Avarice (Second Inner Demon) | HP: 0/240 | DMG 140 | MIT 7~~

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

The entity clapped once more as the Avatar of Avarice fell to Wulfrin’s attack. An opening that Wulfrin was certain hadn’t been there before appeared at the other end of the cavern. Wulfrin pressed into the newly opened cavern, the air began to change again. From musty cave to open air of Coral. He was on his own lawn, the entity on his porch opening the front door like a doorman.

“Who’s there?” Wulfrin’s voice echoed from inside. Stepping out onto the porch was himself, in casual clothes. The other Wulfrin locked eyes with himself. “Oh it’s you. What do you want, Gemini? Odd that you’d appear off of Floor 6 though.”

With a sigh, Wulfrin unfortunately understood what his target was in this specific instance. He was being forced to kill himself again. Without a word, Wulfrin brought his sword to bear against his defenseless self, causing it to scatter into fractal motes.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234767 | CD 2
Wulfrin regains 4 EN
Cooldowns:

Post Action: [x16] Tech-D (12 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 9 EN
Free Action: None

ID 234768 | BD 4+5=9 hit | CD 11 | 21x16=336 DMG to Fake Wulfrin. Shatter 1 Applied. Target Dies.

Wulfrin | HP: 720/720 | EN: 87/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

~~Fake Wulfrin (Third Inner Demon) | HP: 0/360 | DMG 210 | MIT 10~~

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin was growing tired of all the nonsensical bullshit he was being put through. Each area he was brought to was forcing him to do things he really wished he wasn’t having to relive over and over again. As it stood, he figured it was all part of the waterfall’s quest.

“Just push through it,” Wulfrin reassured himself. “Get through the quest. Get the skill. Go home. This is all an illusion. One big lie if you will.”

“Is it though?” His voice rang out again.

Wulfrin pivoted to see the scene had shifted once more. Before him, the familiar streets of his hometown in the real world. Several feet away, himself as he dressed in the real world. Player and Avatar now face each other for the first time. Lance’s shadow detached itself and took physical shape.

“Took you long enough,” The shadow and Lance spoke in unison. “We’ve been waiting for you.”

“I’m sure you have,” Wulfrin sighed as he readied his blade.

Wulfrin charged forward with his shattering strike. In one blow he delivered a sizable blow to the opposing health bar. That was likely exactly what the dynamic duo was waiting for. The shadow lunged at Wulfrin hitting him with a force unlike any he had felt before.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234769 | CD 5
Wulfrin regains 4 EN
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (1/5)

Post Action: Charge : [x16] Tech-D (12+8 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 17 EN
Free Action: Rending Familiar -> Lance Perkins

ID 234770 | BD 4+5-1=8 hit | CD 2 | (21+3)x16 = 384 DMG to Lance Perkins. Shatter 1 Applied. Rend 28 Applied

Wulfrin | HP: 720/720 | EN: 76/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Lance Perkins (Fourth Inner Demon) | HP: 156/540 | DMG 315 | MIT 16 0 | SHATTER 1 | REND 28

Enemy Turn:

Spoiler

Action: Attack -> Wulfrin

ID 234771 | BD 10 (major crit: +2 DMG) | 317-78=239 to Wulfrin

Takes 28 Damage from Rend

Wulfrin | HP: 481/720 | EN: 76/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Lance Perkins (Fourth Inner Demon) | HP: 128/540 | DMG 315 | MIT 16 0 | SHATTER 1 | REND 28

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin slowly managed to pull himself back to his feet. He eyed his health bar and his heart sank. Almost half of his HP had disappeared with that singular strike. This was going to be all or nothing. Wulfrin leveled his blade and pressed the attack.

Lance recoiled in pain as both them and the shadow wailed in pain as Wulfrin continued his attack. He was in full autopilot mode. Each swing carried his full intent to end this torture session as fast as humanly possible. Wulfrin had forced himself to numb his senses to the reality of his current situation. Icingdeath felt like an extension of his own form. Wulfrin was zeroed in on the fight and thinking of nothing else aside from just getting through it. Wulfrin brought his blade to bear once more against his real world self and its shadow. This strike was the last one needed and as a result LAnce and the Shadow dissolved into a cascade of tiny fractals.

Wulfrin scanned the area around him hoping that this illusory space would just fade away. When it didn’t Wulfrin began to doubt if he had somehow screwed up the quest.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234772 | CD 5
Wulfrin regains 4 EN and 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (3/5), Charge (3/3)

Post Action: [x16] Tech-D (12 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (1/2) = 9 EN
Free Action:

ID 234773 | BD 4+5=9 hit | CD 5 | 21x16 = 336 DMG to Lance Perkins. Shatter 2 Applied.

Wulfrin | HP: 505/720 | EN: 71/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Lance Perkins (Fourth Inner Demon) | HP: 0/540 | DMG 315 | MIT 16 0 | SHATTER 1 | REND 28

Looting Lance Perkins:
ID 234774 | CD 9 | LD 15 + 7 = 22
+4 Materials (CD/LD Odd)
4,752 Col (HP*8 - include roll , +10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Perfect Trinket 234774

Edited October 5 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin's vision shifted once more. He was back on the rocky out cropping at the Waterfall of the Sage. The major difference was that most of the color was washed from the map around him. Wulfrin's eyes franticly panned around looking for the entity. They were no where to be seen, but what Wulfrin did see was more shocking. He saw himself still seated beneath the waterfall in his meditative state. The air grew frigid as dark rifts began to appear around his basically defensive body. There were four in total. From each, a spectral shadowy form resembling a wraith of some kind began to converge on his physical body.

"Well that's cheap," Wulfrin said as he moved to intercept the incoming shades.

Wulfrin unleashed his Stunning Strike, hitting all four and putting his currently moveable body in a defensive state, protecting his unconscious one. Whispers began to permeate the air. Wulfrin's chest felt heavy as the whispers fell upon his ears. A glance at the names of the mobs swarming him explained most of the situation to him.

"Real clever Cardinal," Wulfrin spoke trying to keep his head in the game. "Shadows of Doubt. Clever pun."

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234775 | CD 5
Wulfrin regains 4 EN and 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (4/5)

Post Action: [x12] Tech-F (11 +2/hit EN) = 19 EN -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 16 EN
Free Action:

Wulfrin | HP: 529/720 | EN: 59/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Shadow of Doubt #1 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)
Shadow of Doubt #2 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)
Shadow of Doubt #3 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)
Shadow of Doubt #4 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)

Enemies take no action. Stun fades

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

The Shadows of Doubt continued to break past Wulfrin's defense. Each one getting pushed back as Wulfrin did his best to counteract their attacks. The whispers were getting louder there were definitely more on their way. Wulfrin had to clear the field if he didn't want to become completely over run. His sword art shined again with the light of his Stunning Strike sword art as he danced skillfully moved throughout the battlefield attempting to bring down the ones currently engaging him. Each of the four burst into fractal shards of data.

"At least they die like regular mobs," Wulfrin sighed in relief.

That wasn't entirely accurate. As each one fell, their essence for lack of a better word engulfed Wulfrin's form. Each impact making his body feel heavier and heavier as if the weight of the world was being placed on his shoulder. As Wulfrin recovered from the barrage, he noticed another four entering his small battlefield.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234780 | CD 3
Wulfrin regains 4 EN and 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (4/5)

Post Action: [x12] Tech-F (11 +2/hit EN) = 19 EN -2 Stamina -1 Rested (1/2) = 16 EN
Free Action:

Wulfrin | HP: 553/720 | EN: 47/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Shadow of Doubt #1 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)
Shadow of Doubt #2 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)
Shadow of Doubt #3 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)
Shadow of Doubt #4 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)

Looting Shadow of Doubt 1
ID 234785 | CD 10 | LD 1+7= 8
+2 Materials (LD ODD)
3326 Col (HP*6 - incl *2 CD even, *1 Roll + 10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Rare Trinket 234785

Looting Shadow of Doubt 2
ID 234786 | CD 7 | LD 2 + 7 = 9
4435 Col (HP*8 - incl *4 CD+LD even, *1 Roll + 10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Rare Trinket 234786

Looting Shadow of Doubt 3
ID 234787 | CD 8 | LD 13 + 7 = 20
+2 Materials (LD ODD)
2772 Col (HP*5 - incl *2 CD Even +10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield 234787a
T4 Perfect Trinket 234787b

Looting Shadow of Doubt 4
ID 234788 | CD 7 | LD 16 + 7 = 23
+2 Materials (CD ODD)
2772 Col (HP*5 - incl *2 LD Even +10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield 234788a
T4 Perfect Weapon 234788b
T4 Perfect Weapon 234788c

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

For more Shadows of Doubt entered the battle field, and four more became stunned. Wulfrin was doing his best to keep up the attack, but he could tell he was starting to run out of steam. His Energy Meter only reinforced this sentiment, only having a sliver of blue still remaining. Wulfrin unleashed Stunning Strike again, making the most of his Tech specialty and crowd control abilities granted by the art. He was alone, fending of a seemingly endless swarm of mobs attempting to break his mind and spirit.

Maybe this was a bad idea. Wulfrin thought. Coming here may not have been smart given my mental state.

This mentality was not helping him. With each thought of doubt that crossed his mind the weight grew heavier. His body felt like lead. His sword was nearly impossible to move. Wulfrin focused all of his willpower into keeping up the fight. Icingdeath's mist was covering the area at this point. At least Wulfrin thought it was.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234789 | CD 9
Wulfrin regains 12 EN and 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (4/5)

Post Action: [x12] Tech-F (11 +2/hit EN) = 19 EN -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 16 EN
Free Action:

Enemies take no action. Stun fades.
Shadow of Doubt 6 takes 40 From Frostbite
Freeze fades from Shadow of Doubt 6.

Wulfrin | HP: 577/720 | EN: 37/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Shadow of Doubt #5 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)
Shadow of Doubt #6 | HP 200/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3) | FROSTBITE 40 (1/2)
Shadow of Doubt #7 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)
Shadow of Doubt #8 | HP 252/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (1/3)

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

The world began to freeze over around Wulfrin, though he was certain that Icingdeath wasn't the cause. He couldn't analyze the terrain effects right now anyway. The Shadows of Doubt didn't seem to be phased by the sudden shift, so it was likely meant to impede Wulfrin. It was definitely doing the latter. Wulfrin's Energy all but bottomed out as he unleashed yet another Stunning Strike. The four Shadows of Doubt attacking Wulfrin shattered and like the one before them, only added onto the immense weight he was carrying. Wulfrin fell to his knees unable to stand as his legs gave out from under neath him. More whispers. More screams. Wulfrin was beginning to break down.

"Make it stop!" He tried to yell, but no sound would escape his lungs.

The gentle snowfall erupted into a blizzard as snow and ice began to encompass the rocky outcrop. Even the Waterfall of the Sage appeared to freeze over completely. The four shadowy voids still remained, their echoing whispers and screams only getting louder.

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Spoiler

Recovery? ID 234794 | CD 6
Wulfrin regains 4 EN and 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (5/5)

Post Action: [x12] Tech-F (11 +2/hit EN) = 19 EN -2 Stamina -1 Rested (1/2) = 16 EN
Free Action:

Wulfrin | HP: 601/720 | EN: 25/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:5 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:7

Shadow of Doubt #5 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)
Shadow of Doubt #6 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3) | FROSTBITE 40 (1/2)
Shadow of Doubt #7 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)
Shadow of Doubt #8 | HP 0/504 | DMG 132 | Stun Imm (2/3)

Looting Shadow of Doubt 5
ID 234799 | CD 9 | LD 11+7= 18
+4 Materials (CD/LD ODD)
3326 Col (HP*6 - incl *3 Roll + 10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Rare Trinket 234799

Looting Shadow of Doubt 6
ID 234800 | CD 3 | LD 3 + 7 = 10
+4 Materials (CD/LD ODD)
1663 Col (HP*3 + 10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Uncommon Consumable 234800

Looting Shadow of Doubt 7
ID 234801 | CD 6 | LD 11 + 7 = 18
+2 Materials (LD ODD)
2772 Col (HP*5 - incl *2 CD Even +10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Rare Armor/Shield 234801a
T4 Rare Consumable 234801b

Looting Shadow of Doubt 8
ID 234802 | CD 8 | LD 7 + 7 = 14
+2 Materials (LD ODD)
2772 Col (HP*5 - incl *2 CD Even +10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Rare Consumable 234802a
T4 Rare Weapon 234802b

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Four sets of chains made of pure shadow erupted form the voids surrounding him. One set of chains lashed onto each of his arms and legs restricting his movement. Wulfrin's grip on Icingdeath faltered as the chains restricted his movement even more than the immense weight Wulfrin was experiencing. Wulfrin attempted to use the abilities granted to him by Shades of the Gemini, but something was blocking his limited umbrakinesis. Wulfrin struggled to get his feet back under him, but his efforts were proving to be futile.

"Damn it," Wulfrin grunted as he continued to struggle, his chains only tightening their grip. "I'm losing here! I have to get up!"

"How right you are little mouse," A suave voice echoed throughout the arena. "You've wandered to far from the nest and now you approach my domain, The Frigid Abyss."

Wulfrin struggled to turn his head towards the voice. His eyes fixated on the form of a man dressed in fine leathers, fit for a prince, only soaked head to toe in water. The princely figure stooped down and picked Icingdeath up from the now frozen rock and began to examine it like a long lost friend.

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EN Recovery Posts (1/2)
Wulfrin Regains: 40 HP -> 641

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin finally worked up the strength to stand. The sight of his prized weapon being taken form him filled him with a fire of determination. Wulfirn stared daggers at the princely figure as they glided across the arena with an air of regal assholery about them that made Wulfrin's skin crawl. The figure had a health bar and name. According to the System, Wulfrin was currently in the presence of Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia.

"Ah Icingeath," The archdevil sighed in reminiscence. "Forged from parts of a white dragon, slain by me of course. I've not held this blade in some time."

"So Archdevil right?" Wulfrin asked trying to garner some reaction from the newly spawned mob. "Kind of cold to be considered Hell though isn't it?"

"There are many layers to Baator, swordsman. My domain happens to be one of the coldest and darkest. It is the place where poor souls like yourself go if they've committed grand betrayals in their life."

"Yeah well that ain't me, so why don't you just let me go and I'll be on my way."

"Eager little swordsman aren't you?" The devil grinned back at Wulfrin. It's roguish features portraying their suave demeanor with excellent precision. "See I've come because I have found you to be quite an interesting little specimen."

"Specimen?" Wulfrin replied quizzically. He watched as Levistus made a gesture and the chains holding Wulfrin became slack allowing him to move once more. Carefully, Wulfrin navigated his menus. Luckily he had come prepared with some back up gear in his quick access inventory, just in case he ended up being disarmed.

* * *

Wulfrin Regains 40 HP -> 681
EN Recovery Posts -> Wulfrin is at full EN

Equipment change:
Icingdeath -> Blade of the Warrior | ACC 2 | AA
Dioscuri -> Looting Charm | LD 3

Updated stats:

Wulfrin | HP: 681/720 | EN: 106/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:4 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | LD:10

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

"See," Levistus spoke as he caressed the blade of Icingdeath. "I've found your journey so far to be an interesting one. So much so I've decided to test you personally."

"Test me how?" Wulfrin asked as he matched the devil's pace around the arena, his unconscious physical body still sitting almost completely buried by snow and ice.

"Oh I'm sure you've already figured that out. After all, you've already prepared your second blade. But are you as familiar with that one as you are this one?"

In a flash, Icingdeath was brough to bare towards Wulfrin. With blinding speed, Wulfrin responded by drawing his own secondary blade, The Blade of the Warrior, his reward for besting Uso-Tsuki in combat forever ago. The two blades clashed sending echoes of steel across the arena. Wulfrin had managed to stall long enough for his energy to refresh and most of his HP to return, so he was fit to fight. His stance shifted from crowd control to single target as he unleashed the full might of his Florenthian Howl sword art. As sword met flesh, Wulfrin watched some of the archdevil's armor fracture and break. With a whistle, Solaris, seemingly from nowhere charged the devil causing them to lose their footing, and as a result their attack.

* * *

Spoiler

Recovery? Not Needed
Wulfrin regains 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (1/5), Charge (1/3)

Post Action: Charge: [x16] Tech-D (12 +8 EN) = 20 EN -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 17 EN
Free Action: Rending Familiar -> Levistus

ID 234804 | BD 8 minor crit w/focus | CD 2 | 25x16 = 400-40 = 360 DMG to Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia. Shatter 1 Applied. Rend 28 Applied

Wulfrin | HP: 705/720 | EN: 89/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:4 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | LD:10

Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia | HP 590/950 | DMG 220 | MIT 60 40 | SHATTER 1 [-20] (0/3) | REND 28 (0/2)

* * *

Spoiler

ENEMY ACTION:

Levistus attacks Wulfrin:
ID: 234806 | BD: 1 | Crit Miss

Levistus takes 28 Damage from Rend

Wulfrin | HP: 705/720 | EN: 89/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:4 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | LD:10

Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia | HP 562/950 | DMG 220 | MIT 60 40 | SHATTER 1 [-20] (1/3) | REND 28 (1/2)

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

"Fantastic," Levistus grinned as he shooed away Solaris. "Your skills are sharp, but mine are sharper."

The devil began to move with blinding speed. The way they moved, revealed they were well practiced in the art of swordplay. It was all Wulfrin could do to keep from getting hit. Wulfrin was loosing ground rapidly. He took a deep breath and focused on the devil's movements eventually tracking him down long enough to unleash a sword art. Another Florenthian Howl found purchase against his fiendish foe allowing Wulfrin some much needed distance. Wulfrin planted his feet firmly in the snow and tensed all his muscles becoming a metaphorical wall as Levistus began another onslaught. Another useful skill he had picked up, Brawler, kicked in just as Icingdeath found purchase on Wulfrin, setting of dozens of pain receptors. Wulfrin's HP dipped slightly but nowhere near the amount he had taken when fighting his real world self.

"What's wrong?" Wulfrin smirked. "Losing your edge?"

* * *

Spoiler

Recovery? ID: 234807 | CD 12
Wulfrin regains 12 EN and 15 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (2/5), Charge (2/3), Brawler (1/5)

Post Action: [x16] Tech-D (12 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 9 EN
Free Action: Brawler -> Wulfrin -5 EN, +40 Mit

ID 234808 | BD 8 minor crit w/focus | CD 2 | 22x16 = 352-20 = 332 DMG to Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia. Shatter 2 Applied.

Wulfrin | HP: 720/720 | EN: 84/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 118 | ACC:4 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | LD:10

Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia | HP 230/950 | DMG 220 | MIT 60 20 | SHATTER 2 [-40] (1/3) | REND 28 (1/2)

* * *

Spoiler

ENEMIES TURN:

Levistus attacks Wulfrin:
ID: 234809 | BD: 7-1(CS)=6 hit | 220-118=102 Damage to Wulfrin

Levistus takes 28 Damage from Rend. Rend Fades.

Wulfrin | HP: 618/720 | EN: 84/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 118 | ACC:4 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | LD:10

Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia | HP 202/950 | DMG 220 | MIT 60 20 | SHATTER 2 [-40] (2/3)

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

"Not in the slightest," The devil sneered as they continued their advance.

Strike for strike. Move for move. The two duelists moved in perfect opposition. Wulfrin could feel his body growing lighter and lighter the longer the battle drew on. He could feel his determination, his drive, his passion returning. At last he had broken past those mental inhibitions holding him back. He held no doubt he would best this devil at his own game. More importantly, he held no doubt he would reclaim his blade.

"Really?" Wulfrin said with a massive grin. "Because you've left yourself wide open."

Wulfrin batted Icingdeath harmlessly to his side, deflecting another strike. In the same motion, his blade became wreathed in the emerald light of Florenthian Howl for the final time as Wulfrin drove the blade directly into the archdevil's chest. He watched as Icingdeath to the ground at his feet and the devil shattered into a cascade of fractal lights.

* * *

Spoiler

Recovery? ID: 234810 | CD 11
Wulfrin regains 10 EN and 24 HP
Cooldowns: Rending Familiar (3/5), Charge (3/3), Brawler (2/5)

Post Action: [x16] Tech-D (12 EN) -2 Stamina -1 Rested (2/2) = 9 EN
Free Action:

ID 234811 | BD 7+4=11 hit | CD 3 | 21x16 = 336 DMG to Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia. Shatter 3 Applied. Target Dies.

Wulfrin | HP: 642/720 | EN: 106/106 | DMG: 21 | MIT:78 | ACC:4 | AA | BH:24 | REC: 8 | LD:10

Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia | HP 0/950 | DMG 220 | MIT 60 0 | SHATTER 2 [-60] (2/3)

Looting Levistus, Archdevil of Stygia
ID: 234813 | CD: 6 | LD: 20+10=30
14630 Col (HP*14 - incl *4 LD/CD, *7 roll + 10% Col Deposit/Stash)
T4 Perfect Weapon 234813a
T4 Perfect Weapon 234813b
T4 Perfect Weapon 234813c

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

Wulfrin returned his back up weapon to its proper place in his inventory before reaching down and collecting Icingdeath. The blizzard around him began to fade, the snow and ice melting away from the out cropping where he still sat meditating as if nothing had happened. Behind his akimbo physical form, Wulfrin saw another shape. It was The Entity that had guided him here. It looked back at Wulfrin and grinned, showing off the pure white void of a mouth, before dissolving into the shadow being cast by his physical form. With a sigh Wulfrin moved behind himself and placed his free hand on his head. He felt his consciousness return, as he blinked away his hazy mind.

"Learn anything useful?" His shadow asked. "Or did you just take a quick fifteen minute nap?"

"One, I didn't nap," Wulfrin corrected. "Two, it was way longer than fifteen minutes."

"If you say so."

"Let's just get home."

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

Wulfrin · October 5

The walk back to the teleport gate was a quiet one. Neither party spoke the whole trip. Wulfrin was too busy mulling over what he had witnessed whilst on his waterfall induced drug trip. He killed himself, twice, killed a fake version of his spouse, and even faced a dungeon boss that once made him quake in his boots. Oddly enough though, Wulfrin's mind felt clearer than it had ever been since facing his Gemini this last time. Perhaps the real lesson he was meant to learn was that his resolve needed to be restored. His soul had been utterly destroyed during that fight and over the course of today restitched back whole. Was he at one hundred percent yet? Of course not, but the progress he had made here was enough of a boost to push him to keep going.

"Teleport: Taft!" Wulfrin shouted as he stepped onto the teleport gate. He had a meeting to get to. His first one as a member of the Tracker's Alliance.

* * *

THREAD CLOSING

Wulfrin Receives:

3,510 EXP: ([3775]/10 * 4 + 2000 [quest])
43,796 Col: ( 400 [1 page] + 43,220 [loot] + 176 [Laurel Wreath])
22 Materials
1 Mon

Unlocked <<Meditation>>

T4 Perfect Trinket 234774
T4 Rare Trinket 234785
T4 Rare Trinket 234786
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield 234787a
T4 Perfect Trinket 234787b
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield 234788a
T4 Perfect Weapon 234788b
T4 Perfect Weapon 234788c
T4 Rare Trinket 234799
T4 Uncommon Consumable 234800
T4 Rare Armor/Shield 234801a
T4 Rare Consumable 234801b
T4 Rare Consumable 234802a
T4 Rare Weapon 234802b
T4 Perfect Weapon 234813a
T4 Perfect Weapon 234813b
T4 Perfect Weapon 234813c

Edited October 6 by Wulfrin

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