[PP-PT-F01] [ASSIST] Debt Collecting...Again <<The First Few Lessons>>

[Oats 0]

Oats' legs were spread slightly apart, ready, as she eyed Boarlet #3, just in case it made a move. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Astra landing a blow. "Nice one, Astra!" she called out without taking her eyes off the boarlet. She wouldn't dare to look away. Her real-life training had taught her never to give enemies an opportunity. They faced each other for a good while, like two gunslingers in a wild west showdown. The boarlet's huffs grew angrier as it saw another one of its kind injured by Astra. It howled and began its charge. Oats waited for the right moment to time her jump. Now. She leaped into the air and swung her sword for a downward strike.

Argh! The boarlet anticipated Oats' move and dodged sideways. Her sword found nothing but empty grass below. Her side was now wide open to the boarlet. How did this happen?? She slipped and failed her training. If her drill sergeant were here now, he’d be yelling at her. Probably riddling her with a hundred paintballs. Okay, a hundred might be an exaggeration, but you get the point. This isn't good.

Boarlet #3 was supposed to be scattered in bright blue gem shards by now. It only had 1 HP left. It wasn't supposed to stay alive this long.

"Okay. Focus," she whispered to herself.

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Spoiler

Combat:

Oats gains 1 EN

Oats' Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 3 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 238716 | BD: 2 | DMG: 2 = Miss!

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 19/20 (19+1) (20-1) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 28/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 (19+1) (20-1) | EN: 19/20 (19+1) (20-1) | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,0,1,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 3/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,1,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[2,0,1,0] Boarlet 4 | HP: 0/5 | DMG: 3 DEAD
[0,0,1,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,0,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

Edited December 11, 2024 by Oats

[Wulfrin 0]

"I think they're doing pretty well so far," Wulfrin said to himself as he continued to swat away boarlets that desperately tried to attack him. "Remember you each only need three each. The tranquilizers can help if you have an opening as they will immediately knock them unconscious."

Pesky things stood no chance at that though. The downside was they were out pacing his battle healing, so at some point Wulfrin would likely have to clear the field. Not an ideal scenario, as it would actually slow them down, but at the very least it would allow him the chance to recover. Wulfrin had brought up the tranquilizers for a good reason, Oats and Astra did not have the capability to kill their targets in one blow. The mental calculations Wulfrin was running after observing the equivalent of a critical hit from Oats and a standard attack from Astra was all the evidence he needed. It was possible they would be done rather soon, but in the moment, the odds weren't looking great.

"Once my HP hits 10 or less," Wulfrin called out. "I'll be wiping the field so I can recover."

* * *

Adjustments:
Oats | Energy Adjusted: 19 + 1 = 20 -2 = 18 (missed attacks cost 2 EN) 
Astra | Energy Adjusted: 18 + 1 = 19 -1 = 18 (Basic attacks cost 1 EN)

Player Action:

Wulfrin regains 1 HP

Post Action: Nepent Ovule +1 Hate to each mob
Free Action: none

Mob Action:

Boarlet 2 attacks Wulfrin
ID 238725 | BD 4 -1 (CS)= 3 miss | 0 DMG

Boarlet 3 attacks Wulfrin
ID 238726 | BD 5-1 (CS)= 4 miss | 0 DMG

Boarlet 5 attacks Wulfrin
ID 238727 | BD 10 (Major Crit | +2 DMG) | 3+2=5-42= 1 minimum DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 6 attacks Wulfrin
ID 238728 | BD 7 -1 (CS) = 6 hit | 3-42= 1 minimum DMG to Wulfrin

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 26/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 18/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 3/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,1,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

* * *

Tusk/Boar Count

Siren: 2/3
Astra: 0/3
Oats: 0/3

Edited December 14, 2024 by Wulfrin

[Siren 0]

Siren clapped enthusiastically as Astra's attack landed, her face lighting up with pride. "I knew you could do it, sugar!" She cheered, her voice ringing with encouragement. Turning to Oats, who's attack attempt had missed, she called out, "Don't worry honey. You'll get 'em next time! I know it!" Her unwavering support was like a warm hug, keeping morale high despite the chaos around them.

Now it was her turn. Siren adjusted her grip on her rapier, her movements as fluid and poised as ever. She darted toward her target, blade once again shimmering in the sunlight as she aimed for a decisive strike. This boarlet proved quicker than she anticipated, skidding sideways just in time to avoid her attack. Being mid-strike, she was caught off guard and slipped, landing hard on her back with a soft grunt.

Before Siren could fully recover, the boarlet seized the opportunity, wheeling around and charging at her with wild abandon. Siren's instincts kicked in, her hands shooting out just as the creature’s tusks came within reach. With a determined grip, she grabbed onto the tusks and let out a small laugh, adrenaline coursing through her veins. "Oh, no you don't!" She exclaimed as the boarlet thrashed in an attempt to shake her off. Instead of panicking, Siren pulled herself up and straddled the creature's back like a seasoned rodeo rider. "Alright, darlin', if you wanted to dance, you just had to ask!" She quipped at the boar, her voice laced with playful confidence. 

The scene was chaotic, totally comical, as the boarlet bucked and twisted, trying to dislodge her. Siren turned to her companions and with a bright, almost mischievous smile. "I'm good! This is nothing!" She called out, waving one hand in mock triumph like a performer reveling in the spotlight, the good old days. 

* * * 

Spoiler

Combat:

Siren gains 1 EN

Siren's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 5 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 238930 | BD: 3 | DMG: 0 (Miss)

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 (19+1) (20-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 26/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 3/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,1,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

* * *

Spoiler

Current Loot for Siren:

2 Sets of Boarlet Tusks

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by Siren

[Astra 0]

The encouragement from Oats and Siren helped invigorate Astra has he faced off with his first boarlet. He could see out of the corner of his eye that Siren had gone to strike the boar with her rapier, but unfortunately had ended up missing. Next thing he knew, Siren was straddling the boarlet and riding it as if it was a (smaller) mechanical bull at a rodeo. Astra couldn't help but let out a chuckle at the sight of his companion on top of the boarlet. "Keep it up Siren! You've got this!" 

He had hoped his words of encouragement would do the same for his friends as theirs did for him. Focusing back on the boarlet in front of him, Astra furrowed his brow and readjusted his feet in the grass. His stance was open, but still guarded, with his sword down at his side. The boarlet in front of him squealed and reared itself on its hind legs, as if it was letting out a battle cry for itself and its comrades. This piece of ham didn't shake Astra one bit, it was time to strike it again and get closer to finishing this. After that he had two more boars left to kill before they were done. 

Astra ran towards the posturing boarlet, and the boarlet ran at him in return. As it got closer to Astra leapt into the air and began to twist his body, swinging his sword around with him. His body twirled in the air as his sword arced down in a diagonal slash. Just like that he was able to damage the boarlet once more, leaving behind one of those damaging marks. The boarlet let out a squeal and skidded some ways away from Astra. On the ground once more, Astra could see that his opponent was close to death, where it would combust into a spray of glowing shards before leaving Aincrad forever. 

"Alright, almost there. Time to end this." 

 

***

Spoiler

 

Combat:

Astra gains 1 EN

Astra's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 2 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 238987 | BD: 8 + 1 = 9 | DMG: 2 

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 (19+1) (20-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 26/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,1,2,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,1,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

 

 

Edited December 15, 2024 by Astra

[Wulfrin 0]

Wulfrin was doing his best "tank" impression, though his lack of hate generating skills was making it a bit difficult. He wished he could At least soften up the boars but his kit made that basically impossible. Even bare knuckle punching them would deal more damage to them once you factored in all his skills, so he was stuck occasionally flicking his wrist to cause another puff of pollenated pheromones to fill the air. At least it was keeping the boars off the newbies and by now he had the full attention of the boars still on the field. They needed to wrap this up quickly though. This quest was already taking longer than Wulfrin had expected, and there was still one more section to come after.

"Doing great team!" Wulfrin encouraged. "Siren! If you get your last one, focus on denting the bars of the other boars so Astra can one shot them!"

* * *

Player Action:

Wulfrin regains 1 HP

Post Action: Nepent Ovule +1 Hate to each mob
Free Action: none

Mob Action:

Boarlet 2 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239333 | BD 3 -1 (CS)= 2 miss | 0 DMG

Boarlet 3 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239334 | BD 7-1 (CS)= 6 hit | 3-42= 1 minimum DMG

Boarlet 5 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239335 | BD 9 (crit negated by CS) - 1=8 hit | 3-42= 1 minimum DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 6 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239336 | BD 5 -1 (CS) = 4 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,1,3,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

* * *

Tusk/Boar Count

Siren: 2/3
Astra: 0/3
Oats: 0/3

Edited December 27, 2024 by Wulfrin

[Siren 0]

Siren's last attempt had ended in a comical disaster that looked more like rodeo antics than combat finesse. Clinging to the boarlet's tusks as it charged wildly, she did her best to steady herself. Alright, alright, I've got this. She thought, although the boarlet beneath her had other plans.

Her voice rang out over the chaos as she spotted Astra landing a successful hit on his own boar. "I'm so proud of you Astra! I knew you had it in you darlin'!" She shouted with enthusiasm, her southern lilt adding a musical quality to her praise. Her pride was genuine, even as she struggled to keep her grip on the bucking creature beneath her.

It was around that time when Wulfrin, ever the practical strategist, yelled out for Siren to take out her own boar and then help Astra take out his. Siren nodded, determination setting her jaw as she adjusted her grip on her rapier. "You got it! I'll do my damndest, honey." She called out, though her situation was less than ideal. The boar thrashed violently, nearly unseating her. Summoning all her focus, she raised her sword to strike. But the boarlet had other plans. With a sharp buck, it launched her into the air, sending her tumbling unceremoniously to the ground. She hit the dirt hard, rolling a few times before coming to a stop, her rapier clattering beside her.

"Fucking, ow." She groaned, lying on her back for a moment to catch her breath. The world spun slightly, but the squealing of the boarlets brought her back to her senses. She sat up, brushing dust and debris from her armor. Her ponytail had come loose, strands of pink hair falling around her face, "Well, that could've gone worse." She muttered, spitting out some dirt.

 * * * 

Spoiler

Combat:

Siren gains 1 EN

Siren's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 5 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 239337 | BD: 2 | DMG: 0 (Miss)

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 16/20 (18+1) (18-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,1,3,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

* * *

Spoiler

Current Loot for Siren:

2 Sets of Boarlet Tusks

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by Siren

[Astra 0]

Even though the boarlets weren't striking back at the swordsman just yet, the exhilaration of the battle still sent a rush of blood to Astra's head. The boarlet stood in front of him, squealing wildly, covered in slashes and matted fur. One more good slash or strike was all that was needed to finish this thing off, and then Astra could turn his attention to the other boars so he could collect those tusks. His feet were planted firmly in the grass, ready to switch and move at a moments notice to deliver the final blow. No matter how small and miniscule this mob seemed to be, Astra's focus was solely on him and this boar. 

Time to end this! 

Astra pushed off of his back foot and rushed towards the boarlet in front of him. He gripped his sword with both of his hands, pulling his arms back to deliver a powerful blow to the mob. As he got closer to his enemy, he pushed off of his foot one more and dashed at the enemy, thrusting his sword forward right into its form. His sword plunged into the boarlet, and hung there for a moment. There was a confident and resolute look in the swordsman's sky blue eyes. With that, the boarlet erupted and shattered into small fragments of light, as it disappeared into the binary ether. Finally, Astra was able to take one of these things down and get that much closer to completing his quest. Maybe these first steps were possible all along. 

"Alright, one down! Let's keep this up." 

***

Spoiler

 

Combat:

Astra gains 1 EN

Astra's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 2 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 239413 | BD: 10 Crit! | DMG: 4 

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 16/20 (18+1) (18-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3

[0,1,3,0] Boarlet 2 | HP: 0/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

Current Loot for Astra: 

Spoiler

1x Set of Boar Tusks

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by Astra

[Wulfrin 0]

At this point Wulfrin was doing little more than occasionally waving a flower in the air attempting to keep the boars' attention focused solely on him. His only goal was to ensure these players did not fall to the mobs that had claimed so many player lives in the early days of the game, they even scared him at one point. The attractant produced by the Nepent Ovule was a suitable substitute for his lack of hate drawing skills. He was no tank, in fact quite the opposite. Sure he could take a few hits, but he didn't have the mitigation to be drawing any unnecessary hate.

"Perhaps I should take cloth armor," Wulfrin mumbled to himself as he continued to be an unmovable wall for the remaining boars. "Then I could max out my evasion stat and really have some fun playing DPS and Tanking as an EVA build. Though as it stands I don't really have equipment for that right now. Maybe Freyd has a few suggestions. I'll have to ask once the raid is over."

Wulfrin's attention snapped back to the combat before him as Siren was toppled from her mount.

"Keep it up y'all!" He encouraged. "Just a few left!"

* * *

Player Action:

Wulfrin regains 1 HP

Post Action: Nepent Ovule +1 Hate to each mob
Free Action: none

Mob Action:

Boarlet 3 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239497 | BD 8-1 (CS)= 7 hit | 3-42= 1 minimum DMG

Boarlet 5 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239498 | BD 9 (crit negated by CS) - 1=8 hit | 3-42= 1 minimum DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 6 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239499 | BD 5 -1 (CS) = 4 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 16/20 (18+1) (18-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 24/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3 (Considering having dropped the thread after several attempts to contact)

[0,0,4,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,4,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

* * *

Tusk/Boar Count

Siren: 2/3
Astra: 1/3
Oats: 0/3 (Considering having dropped the thread after several attempts to contact)

Edited December 30, 2024 by Wulfrin

[Astra 0]

Astra watched as Siren was thrown from the back of the boar, hitting the ground with a thud. "You okay Siren?" She seemed like she took the fall well, but there was still concern in his voice. Thankfully Wulfrin was doing a great job at holding most of the boars' attention, leaving room for the others to make their attacks. 

Turning his attention to the already weakened boar nearby, Astra planned out his next strike. From the looks of the damage the boarlet had sustained, one good hit could take it out and provide him with more of the tusks he needed. With his sword readied and poised, he started his movements towards his new target. The boarlet had noticed the player by now, and began to push from its hooves with a strong momentum. 

Astra swung his blade in an upwards motion, hoping to slash the boarlet and ended once and for all. However, right as he swung his sword, the charging boarlet narrowly dodged the blade, ending up behind the rookie swordsman. "Dammit!" Astra turned on his heels to face the boarlet once more. These things were pretty nimble for boars. They were pretty fierce, too. There's a reason why some newer players in Aincrad weren't able to make it past them. Nonetheless, this boar couldn't run forever. Astra let out a small huff of air, and planned his next attack. 

***

Spoiler

 

Combat:

Astra loses 1 EN

Astra's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 3 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 239500 | BD: 4 + 1 = 5 | Miss!

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 16/20 (18+1) (18-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by Astra

[Siren 0]

Siren refused to let a tumble in the dirt keep her down. With a determined breath, she pushed herself to her feet, her fingers curling tightly around the hilt of her rapier. Her scarlet eyes burned with renewed vigor as she surveyed the battlefield, a storm of determination rolling behind her gaze. “Not this time, sugar,” she murmured, her tone a mix of self-assurance and lingering frustration.

She glanced over to Astra, who was taking his next swing at the slippery boarlet. Despite his effort, the creature evaded his attack again. Siren’s lips curled into a soft, encouraging smile. “You’re doing fine, darlin’. Just stay focused and show that little fucker who’s boss!” she called out, her voice steady and supportive, masking the ache from her earlier fall.

Steeling herself, Siren shifted her stance, observing the erratic movements of her own opponent. The boar darted unpredictably, its beady eyes gleaming with a mischievous challenge. Her grip on the rapier tightened. “Alright, you slippery little shit, let’s dance,” she muttered, the corners of her lips tugging into a confident smirk.

Siren darted forward, her movements quick and calculated. She sidestepped the boar’s charge, her rapier slicing through the air in a graceful arc. But the boar was quicker, darting out of range just in time. The blade missed its mark, and Siren stumbled slightly, catching herself before she could fall again. “God damn it,” she hissed, her frustration slipping through as she adjusted her stance once more. “Why are these little things so spry and quick?”

Her eyes narrowed, the fire within her undeterred. She took a steadying breath, letting her frustration melt into determination. Siren wasn’t the type to let a challenge get the better of her. Every miss was another opportunity to learn, another chance to adapt. Siren refocused on her opponent, her body poised like a coiled spring. She could feel the rhythm of the battle settling into her muscles, each movement sharpening her resolve. “I'll get it next time,” she whispered to herself, her rapier gleaming in the sunlight as she prepared for another strike

 * * * 

Spoiler

Combat:

Siren gains 1 EN

Siren's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 5 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 239515 | BD: 5 | DMG: 0 (Miss)

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 15/20 (16+1) (17-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

* * *

Spoiler

Current Loot for Siren:

2 Sets of Boarlet Tusks

 

Edited January 14 by Siren

[Wulfrin 0]

Wulfrin continued to flick the Ovule from the Floor 1 field boss <<Nepent Variant>> causing its pollen to continue to fill the air. Thankfully this was VR so his incredibly sensitive sinuses were unaffected by the constantly growing cloud around him. At least the item was doing its job. The boars seemed entirely focused on Wulfrin, even considering their numbers were thinning or they were occasionally getting unsolicited passengers. Admittedly though, Wulfrin was becoming more and more eager to get this over with. Due to his reduced stats, his HP wasn't recovering fast enough to make up the damage he had sustained.

"Keep it up guys," Wulfrin said as he scanned the battlefield taking note of its current state. "Looks like these are the last ones."

Note to self: bring some accuracy consumables for the newbies. Low level players don't have bonuses to accuracy unless it's on a weapon. Wulfrin thought to himself as he leisurely dodged the three boars' attacks.

* * *

Player Action:

Wulfrin regains 1 HP

Post Action: Nepent Ovule +1 Hate to each mob
Free Action: none

Mob Action:

Boarlet 3 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239749 | BD 1 crit miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 5 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239750 | BD 4 - 1=3 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 6 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239751 | BD 6 -1 (CS) = 5 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 16/20 (18+1) (18-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3
Oats | HP: 19/20 | EN: 19/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 10 | EVA: 0| LD: 3 (Considering having dropped the thread after several attempts to contact)

[0,0,5,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,4,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

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Tusk/Boar Count

Siren: 2/3
Astra: 1/3
Oats: 0/3 (Considering having dropped the thread after several attempts to contact)

Edited January 4 by Wulfrin

[Astra 0]

Astra watched as Siren regained her footing and bounded back into the action once more. She was resilient and fighting with a similar determination to himself, which just reaffirmed that even if they were missing some attacks, they were still making the right moves. Astra nodded and flashed a quick smile to Siren as she told him to "show the little fucker who's boss". That was exactly what Astra planned to do. 

With a quick breath, Astra briefly twirled his sword in his hand, before gripping its hilt tightly once more. The boarlet in front of him continued to snort and squeal, taunting the novice swordsman. At this point the squeals of these enemies were starting to become grating and get old, and all Astra wanted to do was finish them off. However, he wasn't going to let these mobs get to him. There was no time to stay frustrated and let that take over his movements and his attacks.

As Astra put himself into motion once more, he tried to focus on the fluidity of his movements. He tried to move as if we was running through air, with his bodily movements imitating that of a calm water. There was an attempt to visualize a sort of gleaming line for his sword to trace and follow before hitting his mark, but at this moment he was too focused on his movements. Astra raised his sword once more, before swinging it downward in a smooth arc, hoping to connect with the boarlets body. However, as Astra was swinging his blade, the Boarlet seemingly made a move of it's own, leaping up to meet his blade with its tusk, parrying the attack from Astra. Astra's sword bounced back up, and he leapt back away from the boar, sliding in the dirt slightly as he hit the ground. 

"Dammit, another miss," Astra said with a small sigh. "They're really making us work for these tusks, huh?" Astra called out to his companions. The time it's been taking to collect these tusks would normally start wearing someone down, but Astra knew that they'd get there eventually. They just needed to do better. 

***

Spoiler

 

Combat:

Astra gains 1 EN

Astra's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 3 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 239767 | BD: 2 + 1 = 3 | DMG: 0 (Miss)

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 15/20 (16+1) (17-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

 

Edited January 5 by Astra

[Siren 0]

Fuck, third time’s the charm, huh? What a load of bullshit. Siren’s frustration simmered as she glared at the boarlets darting around her. Her attacks had been near misses, each one leaving her more winded and her confidence chipped away. The little creatures were far too quick, their movements chaotic and unpredictable. Her earlier triumphs now felt like a cruel tease from fate. Siren glanced over at Astra, catching his equally flustered expression as his own strikes failed to land. “They really are, darlin’,” she muttered in agreement, rubbing her temples to stave off the creeping irritation. Her voice was calm, but her knuckles whitened as she tightened her grip on the rapier’s hilt.

Her mind spiraled as doubt started to creep in. Was my luck earlier just a fluke? Did it finally run out? The thought tugged at her, making her feel like the odds were stacked against her. But she pushed those feelings aside. There was no time to linger in self-pity. Siren squared her shoulders and prepared another attack. The sunlight caught her rapier, the polished blade gleaming like a beacon of resolve. She adjusted her stance, drawing in a steadying breath, and lunged toward the nearest boarlet. The creature dodged at the last moment, skittering away with an agility that mocked her precision. Her blade struck only empty air, leaving her breathless and gritting her teeth.

“Damn it!” she snapped, her voice sharper than she intended. A memory surfaced, her struggle during the quest with Escudo, where failure had loomed over her every move. The frustration, the doubt, the bitter taste of feeling inadequate, it all threatened to overwhelm her again. Not again. Not this time. I won’t let it drag me down. She clenched her jaw, planting her feet firmly on the ground. Siren closed her eyes for a moment, letting the battlefield fade as she focused inward. Her breathing slowed, steady and deliberate. “It’ll happen,” she murmured softly to herself. “Just like then. I’ve got to keep at it. Time and patience, Siren. Time and patience.”

Opening her eyes, she felt a renewed sense of calm. She wasn’t about to let these slippery little bastards get the better of her. She glanced at Astra, offering him a small, reassuring smile despite her own frustration. “We’ve got this, sugar. Let’s show these boars we’re not giving up that easily.” With a deep breath, she raised her rapier once more, her stance steady and poised. The fire in her scarlet eyes reignited, and her lips curved into a smirk. The boarlets were quick, but she could be quicker. This wasn’t just about luck, it was about persistence. And Siren had plenty of that.

* * *

Spoiler

Combat:

KnightessCiela gains 1 EN

KnightessCiela's Turn:

Post Action: Basic attack vs. Boarlet 5 (1 EN)
Free Action: None

ID: 239775 | BD: 5 | DMG: 0 (Miss)

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 14/20 (15+1) (16-2) | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:5 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,3,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,3,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,2,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

Edited January 10 by Siren

[Wulfrin 0]

An idea stirred in Wulfrin's mind. Mid combat while the boarlets were hovering around Wulfrin's feet like feral toddlers, Wulfrin navigated his menu with a suprising amount of calmness. He then produced three cups of Creme Brulé and then smushed them together in his palm. When he opened his closed hands again a small tray of six appeared before the group. gingerly he placed it on the ground and hurriedly backstepped, snagging a portion for himself. He didn't need it, but it seemed a waste to not try some. Being from Demian, the dessert was tasteless, but it still provided the buff.

"Eat a cup and come back!" Wulfrin called out. "I'll keep their attention off you. It should make it easier for you t-"

 Wulfrin's sentence was cut off by two of the three feral toddler boarlets slammed into him causing him to lose his balance and fell flat on his ass. 

* * *

Spoiler

Player Action:

Wulfrin regains 1 HP

Post Action: Creates feast using 3 Creme Brule | ACC 2 (using dining room). Consumes 1 Portion (5/6 remain). Fills Accuracy | +3 ACC
Free Action: none

Mob Action:

Boarlet 3 attacks Wulfrin
ID 240051 | BD 1 crit miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 5 attacks Wulfrin
ID 240052 | BD 9 (Crit negated by custom skill)-1 (CS) = 8 hit | 3-42 = 1 minimum DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 6 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239751 | BD 7 -1 (CS) = 6 hit | 3-42= 1 minimum DMG to Wulfrin

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 14/20 | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 24/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:8 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,5,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,4,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

Edited January 10 by Wulfrin

[Siren 0]

Siren missed, again. Her breath came in short huffs, and a hint of frustration crept into her usually composed demeanor. The relentless boarlets were wearing her down, their erratic movements making it difficult to land a solid blow. She stole a glance at Wulfrin, expecting to see him waving his little flower around, but instead, he was calmly putting together a feast of crème brûlée like it was the most natural thing in the world. 

Siren blinked in surprise, momentarily distracted by the sight. “Well, that’s certainly... a choice of snack to pull out in the middle of a fight,” she muttered before quickly grabbing a portion as Wulfrin kept the boarlets at bay. “Hopefully this will help us out a bit. Thank ya, darlin’,” she said, flashing him a grateful smile before scarfing down the dessert with uncharacteristic haste. The sweetness spread through her, reigniting a flicker of energy and determination. She tightened her grip on her rapier, her scarlet eyes scanning the battlefield. This time, she wouldn’t be caught off guard. Waiting for one of the boarlets to charge, she shifted her weight, steadying herself for a counterattack. Her stance was more deliberate now, calculated and patient.

Alright, sugar, let’s dance. Siren’s lips curled into a smirk as she readied herself, determination burning in her gaze. The boarlets weren’t going to get the best of her, not today.

* * *

Spoiler

Player Action:

Siren regains 1 EN

Post Action: Consumes portion of offered Creme Brulee and gains +2 ACC | Portions remaining 4/6
Free Action: none

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 15/20 (14+1)| DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3 | ACC: 2
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 24/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:8 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,5,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,4,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

Edited January 10 by Siren

[Astra 0]

Nothing seemed more appealing in the current moment than having a mid-battle snack. Whether that be to satiate the hunger that built up from the expenditure of energy, or to boost some stats to help out in the battle. The latter seemed more important in the moment, because these boarlets were slippery little things. When Wulfrin produced his feast, Astra couldn't turn it down. He'd also probably be foolish to turn down any sort of boost. 

With his sword still drawn he made his way over to Wulfrin and Siren to get a portion of the Creme Brûlée. "Thanks Wulfrin! I've been working up an appetite," he said before essentially vacuuming the treat, as if he were a small pink ball-shaped character from a popular video game. The food had definitely done its job, and Astra felt reinvigorated and ready to continue the fight. 

His eyes focused back on the boarlet he had been dancing with for some time now, but this time with a renewed determination. With his sword readied once more, and his stomach happy and full, Astra was ready to finally take down the boarlets he had left. With a glance and determined smile towards his companions, he said, "Alright, let's finish these things off!" 

***

Spoiler

Player Action:

Astra regains 1 EN

Post Action: Consumes portion of offered Creme Brulee and gains +2 ACC | Portions remaining 3/6
Free Action: none

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 15/20 (14+1)| DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3 | ACC: 2
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 18/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 3 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 24/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:8 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,5,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,4,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

 

Spoiler

Boar Tusks: 1/5

 

Edited January 11 by Astra

[Wulfrin 0]

Wulfrin quickly jumped to his feet as the boars prepared for another charge. Not being able to hit them for even a sliver of damage was starting to make Wulfrin a bit mad. He desperately wished there was some way to simply tickle the mobs just enough that one strike from the newbies could kill them, alas he was kitted far too well as a DPS. Even a bare knuckle punch from him would wipe the targets off the face of the floating castle. With a sigh Wulfrin returned to dusting the Nepent spores across the battlefield. At this point it was entirely unnecessary, the hate he had generated should be far greater than anything Astra or Siren should be able to generate.

"Try hitting them now," Wulfrin smirked as he casually sidestepped another round of pathetic attempts to topple him from the low level mobs. "Should be much easier now."

* * *

Spoiler

Player Action:

Wulfrin regains 1 HP

Post Action: Nepent Ovule | +1 hate to mobs
Free Action: none

Mob Action:

Boarlet 3 attacks Wulfrin
ID 240125 | BD 6-1(CS)=5 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 5 attacks Wulfrin
ID 240126 | BD 2 -1 (CS) = 1 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Boarlet 6 attacks Wulfrin
ID 239751 | BD 6 -1 (CS) = 5 miss | 0 DMG to Wulfrin

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 14/20 | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 1 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:8 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,6,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 1/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,6,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

Spoiler

Tusk/Boar Count

Siren: 2/3
Astra: 1/3
Oats: 0/3 (Considering having dropped the thread after several attempts to contact)

 

Edited January 12 by Wulfrin

[Astra 0]

Feeling recharged after the food, Astra decided to immediately jump back into action. His stomach was full and his desire to kill these boarlets was keeping him going for just that much longer. With this new boost from the food, and this re-ignited determination, Astra was ready to finish the job. 

His seemingly-longtime enemy, the boarlet he'd been focusing on, was still around and rearing on its haunches. It was as if it was taunting the newer player, as if to say: "you couldn't kill me if you tried". Astra had a rebuttal to that, because he knew he was able to kill a simple mob such as a boar, and anything else coming his way. This may have been the real start of his journey, but he was still no slouch. 

Springing back into action, Astra ran back towards that boarlet, with his sword tightly gripped in hand. As the destination grew closer, Astra began to raise his sword for a fatal blow. The boarlet he charged at was no match for the impact and slash of Astra's sword. Within moments of the novice swordsman swinging his blade, the boarlet exploded into fragments of light; the sign that it was defeated and gone from the world of Aincrad. 

Astra dug his heels in the ground, focusing on the remaining boars. "Okay, one more to go," he said between breaths. After this last boar was killed, he could focus on the next steps and finally get this quest completed. 

He looked over to his companions, with a determined grin on his face. "We're almost there! Not much longer left." With that he positioned himself for his next attack. Soon, the task at hand would be completed. With the way these boars were though, it couldn't happen soon enough. 

***

Spoiler

 

Player Action:

Astra regains 1 EN

Post Action: Basic Attack vs. Boarlet 3
Free Action: none

ID: 240128 | BD: 7 + 3 = 10 | 2 DMG to Boarlet 3

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 14/20 | DMG: 4 | MIT:18 | EVA:1 | LD:3
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 3 | LD: 3
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:8 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[0,0,6,2] Boarlet 3 | HP: 0/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,6,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

 

 

Edited January 12 by Astra

[Siren 0]

PH

* * *

Spoiler

Player Action:

KnightessCiela regains 1 EN

Post Action: Basic Attack vs. Boarlet 5
Free Action: none

ID: 240182 | BD: 4 | DMG: 4

Stats:

Siren | HP: 20/20 | EN: 15/20 (15+1) (16-1) | DMG: 4 | MIT: 18 | EVA: 1 | LD: 3 | ACC: 2
Astra | HP: 20/20 | EN: 17/20 | DMG: 2 | MIT:0 | ACC: 3 | LD: 3 
Wulfrin | HP: 25/30 | EN: 25/25 | DMG: 12 | MIT:42 | ACC:8 | AA  | BH:1 | REC: 2 | FRB: 10 | FRZ: 16 | LD:3

[1,0,6,0] Boarlet 5 | HP: 1/5 (5-4) | DMG: 3
[0,0,5,0] Boarlet 6 | HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

Fixed updated stat blocks that weren't properly copied over**

 * * *

Spoiler

Current Loot for Siren:

2 Sets of Boarlet Tusks

 

Edited January 14 by Siren