[BR-F28] Paving the Way to Floor 29 [Team 3: Alkor]

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The door opened into a basin, walls in every direction spanning skyward like a bowl. Dusty and barren, the once lush overgrowth that climbed them rotted less than halfway up. Trees like blackened, coarse hands reached out toward the stars, their last throes of hopelessness a testament to the evil that now lay claim to the place. It was no one's fault, perhaps; but in their failure to act, it had become everyone's. 

The twenty eighth floor had fought admirably to reclaim this space. Dried out grass and the fetid stench of leaves long past autumn breathed death into the offensive nostrils of each Player in turn, welcoming them to the fray.

To His Domain. 

To His Grave.

Murky pools sloshed beneath their feet as the valiant Players waded deeper into the wastes. All the while, He watched. As they came to the central portion of the valley, players would see the last vestiges of beauty that remained
in this place, hanging off the twisted corpses of a copse of trees. The haunting red of Higanbana- Japanese Spider Lilies- looming all around them.

And they withered at the sound of a piercing, agonized howl. The deep red color twisted into rotten brown as petals fell away, decorating the murky bog with their remains. In their place, He stood, staring back at the Players.

Callisto.

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Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300 | MIT: 65 | ACC: -1 | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh

Abilities:
Rampage | For each successful attack on Callisto, its accuracy increases +1 and its damage by +50 until the end of its next turn (Up to the maximum of +300 DMG, +6 ACC) against your party. In addition, Callisto has [Focus]
Iron Flesh | Callisto’s durability halves damage dealt from all status effects (DoT).
Resist Death | Whenever Callisto would sustain more than 1000 damage after mitigation, that damage is set to 750 maximum.
Totem of the Bear | Due to Callisto’s unbridled rage, HIghest Hatred Decays by -1 every turn as it seeks out prey in a violent uncontrolled frenzy. Healing done by sources outside of skills from a target who does not have the highest hatred will yield +4 hatred provided that target has no effects that improve hatred generation (such as Howl or Taunt) as Callisto senses weakness.
Consuming Night | The sheer corruption that bleeds from this beast assails your vision as it destroys your senses. Callisto applies [Blindness 2] whenever it performs a successful critical attack, this effect does not stack but will refresh.

• BLIND 2 | Reduces the targets Accuracy, Evasion and Loot Dice by -4 for 2 turns.

Ichorous Sweep | Whenever Callisto rolls a CD: 4-7 it will lick its claws and aggressively swipe at the target with the highest hate in each party. If the attack is successful, In addition to standard damage, the target is inflicted with TXC VNM 4 and Envenom 4

• TXC VNM 4 | Deals 64 unmitigated poison damage to the target for 3 turns
• ENV-O 4 | deal 64 unmitigated poison damage each enemy turn for 4 turns. Stacks with itself

Reckless Ensnare | Whenever Callisto rolls a CD: 8-9 it will brandish its claws out and grapple the target with the highest hate in each party instead of attacking. While the target is grappled their evasion is reduced to the maximum of 0 and their post action can only be used to attempt to free themselves, ending the grapple on a LD:15+. Other members of the party can attempt to free them (using the same roll) as their post action.
For the Throat | If Callisto has any targets grappled, it can use its post action to perform a special bite attack against all grappled targets. This attack circumvents all forms of defense (Autohit, Unmitigated) dealing 600 unmitigated damage and inflicting Bleed 4. Damage from this attack can only be reduced by Parry, Misperception, Rampart and [Counter]. Barrier will negate the damage entirely.

• BLD 4 | Deals 96 unmitigated bleed damage the the target for 2 turns

Halls of Madness [AoE] | Whenever Callisto rolls a CD: 10-12 it will shriek in a blood curdling howl that targets the entire party. Any targets struck by this attack take 400 damage and are stricken with a stack of [Madness]. The damage from this attack can be mitigated

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[Madness] deals 12 unmitigated damage over 4 turns, any further applications will refresh this effect and increase the stacks by 1. This does not increase the damage, but instead once a target has sustained [Madness 3] their next turn is decided by Callisto. This requires the player to respond and do their best to aid Callisto, who is regarded as a close and dear friend until this fades. On his post he will offer a short goal the player must attempt to fulfill such as:

Player A will attack the party
Player A will attack Player B
Player B will heal Callisto

Any post action, free action [item] or free action [skill] used from a player this way treats their source as Callisto (Following Hatred, Mitigation, Targeting etc.). Once this turn has been used by Callisto, madness 3 fades.

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Status Ailment Effects:
Stun | Disables the use of Ichorus Sweep until the end of Callisto’s Next Turn against that party instead of removing a post action. All  Grappling Familiar Cooldowns Increased by 2
Paralyze | Will immediately end a grapple made by Callisto against a member of your party instead of removing a post action.
Freeze | Removes Focus from Rampage until the end of Callisto’s Next Turn on attacks made against your party instead of removing a post action.
Delay | Reduces CD rolls by -1 until the end of Callisto’s Next Turn on all attacks made against your party. Cannot stack and this only applies to attacks made against your party. Delay also reduces Callisto’s accuracy by 2 if benefiting from [Rampage].
Phase | Allows the user to ignore the effects of Resist Death when activated.

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Alternate Conditions:
Barrier | Will prevent Callisto from using For the Throat against targets affected by Barrier
Shatter | Will allow DoT’s to deal full damage to Callisto from sources within your party instead of reducing Callisto’s Mitigation
Hypnosis | Lasts for twice its normal duration, but its effects only benefit the user
Lullaby | Lasts for a single turn, negates the effects of Rampage against your party.
Queen’s Honey | Offering this item to Callisto as a post action will cause it not to act against your party for 1 turn as long as no further hostile post actions are taken by the party.
Loot Die | Food and Trinket Enhancements Increase the LD rolled to break Reckless Ensnare. Lockpicking and Dismantling also apply to these rolls.
Antidote | Blocks the Effects of Blindness/Madness given they are status ailments. Each will consume a separate charge if both are applied.
Purify | Can remove the effects of Blindness or Madness when used.
Probiotics | Reduces the damage taken from Bleed 4, Envenom (Offensive) 4, Toxic Venom 4
Forgotten King’s Authority | Can remove the madness condition, but only once 3 stacks have been obtained. However this can only be done for the first full application, repeat usage will not remove the effects of madness.
Kumatetsu (Totem) | +1 Additional Base Damage, Does not stack with Memory of Battle

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Party Stat Blocks:
Morningstar | HP: 955/935 | EN: 118/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [3/3] | Clean
Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 114/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
Astralin | HP: 700/700 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:0 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean

The Round 1 has begun.
Players will have 72 hours to make a post.
[Countdown Timer]

[Oscar 0]

Comcast had not yet failed him as it had so many times. Figures, the first time that he's not tanking that his provider wouldn't lag him out. There was something liberating about being a DPS. Less responsibility meant that he could, for better or worse, let his chaos shine through. Of course, he would need to hit the thing. It was his first time really fighting anything without Absolute Accuracy carrying him to victory and basically allowing him to operate on autopilot. So he hit that Charge button and took off like a bat out of Hell, ready to carve into the bear's fetid flesh.

Only to immediately slip on an abnormally large diamond from one of his feasts that still littered the ground. But it was too late. He was already going too fast. The ground was slick. Friction did him no favors. Thrown off balance, he could do nothing but slide across the surface of the mire not unlike a hydroplaning car. When he finally came to a stop, he wasn't anywhere near the bear. Rather, his entire body had been plunged into a pile of foul... something. Some large amalgamation of rotten flesh and plant material. A bone jabbed him in the ribs. As he extricated himself from the pile of viscera, Oscar pulled the bone away. It was, ironically a rib.

The stench was stronger now. Clinging to his hair and face and clothes. Immediately, he doubled over. His vision blurred as his guts roiled. Could he even vomit in this game?

The answer was yes.

Tears stung his eyes as bile bubbled up. Remnants of his eclectic feast spread across the ground between his feet. This was so thoroughly embarrassing. In a Floor Boss Raid of all places! He held up one finger to the group, his throat burning as he gasped for air. A foul trick from Cardinal, emulating such sensations with such realism and accuracy.

"I need a minute," he said quickly as his stomach revolted once more. He snapped his lips closed, focusing on keeping the rest of his lunch down in lieu of speaking.

Spoiler

Tech-B vs Callisto [Charge]
ID: 236393, BD: 1
-6 EN

Morningstar | HP: 955/935 | EN: 118/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 119/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [3/3] | Clean
Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 114/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
Astralin | HP: 700/700 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:0 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean

 

Edited October 25 by Oscar

[Morningstar 0]

The gates opened, their enemy revealed.

A mess of swords, spears, and the like stuck out of its mountainous body. They taunted the raid party—evidence that their efforts were in vain. Many had come before them; none lived to tell the tale. Morningstar thought back to the corpses that lined their path, their bodies shredded and mangled. Oh, how they had suffered.

Rot claimed the beast's head, chest, arms, and shoulders. How far could it spread before it succumbed to whatever effects it caused? How long until the madness ran its course?

They lacked the time to wait and see.

Oscar heaved over mid-charge. The lake of waste proved difficult to overcome. Not only was the scent rancid, but the recognition of what it was hung in their minds. Star forced himself through, wading through with loud splashes as he raced for the boss.

Callisto's watchful eyes pierced him. A hint of Wushen sparkled in them. Once more, they were insects challenging a god. This time, however, Morningstar saw no disregard. He saw unbridled rage.

Somewhere to his left, he caught a glimpse of Macradon and Wulfrin reeling into their foe. There was no time, no opportunity to share words between them. He pressed on.

Up close, Callisto was even more terrifying. Morningstar sunk his blade deep into its flesh, cleaving through tainted meat.

Spoiler

Tech-B vs Callisto
ID: 236429 | BD: 5 + 8 = 13 | 27*16 = 432-65+80 = 447 DMG to Callisto | DELAY
-12 EN

(1) Morningstar | HP: 955/935 | EN: 106/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 119/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 114/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Astralin | HP: 700/700 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:0 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean

 

[Katoka 0]

As the four groups entered the boss room something happened that Katoka had not imagined. The smell got even worse.

Had she had more fabric to her clothing she would have pulled it over her nose. Her cleavage was now more than just a pain in her back, it was now a pain in her ass. Wrinkling her nose she took in the sight of the colossal beast that stood between them and the next floor. Her jaw dropped and she quickly turned to her party members, "I fucking called it!" quickly looking back she pointed and yelled so the other groups could hear, "I CALLED IT! IT'S A BEAR DEN!" A grin spread across her face, her anxieties that she had felt melting away at the sheer ridiculousness of it all.

The samurai crouched down into her preferred starting stance, watching as Oscar vomited close by and Morningstar dug his weapon into the flesh of the bear. Kat slowly began to draw her blade, the weapon giving off a yellow light as she charged her sword art. Electricity began to arc and snap from her body, reaching out and cracking like hungry whips. In an instant she was gone. A boom echoed as sound caught back up to her, her katana striking the rotten monster with a crash. The blonde could feel the pull of her sword, it's hunger creeping into the back of her mind. She was ready for its presence though. "You'll get yours. If you work with me." she thought. The presence was silent for a beat before she could feel it's acknowledgement. As long as it was given blood, it would cooperate.

Satisfied with her work she retreated a safe distance before looking back at the others, "Next!"

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Spoiler

 

Post Action: [x12] TECH-A (13 EN) - (Rested 2/2; Stamina) = 10 EN
Free Action: N/A

ID#: 236525 | BD: 3+8= 11 HIT! | 28*12= 336-65 MIT = 271 + 80 HELLSTORM = 351 DMG vs Callisto | STUN Applied!

(1) Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 106/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 119/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(1) Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 104/114 (114-10) | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Astralin | HP: 700/700 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:0 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean

 

 

Edited October 25 by Katoka

[Alkor 0]

They had only just broken into their groups, but it seemed that the enemy would not give them time to regroup. A guttural sound permeated the pit of death, the unholy marriage between a beastial roar and a charnel house. The others threw themselves full tilt toward the creature, fully eschewing greater caution in favor of destructive output. Rather, in doing so, they placed full faith in the supporting cast to carry out the more grim labors.

Keeping the troupe alive. Preventing them from taking lethal damage. Standing between them and certain death. There had been a time when Alkor failed to appreciate the danger, considered the sacrifice of damage to be a hindrance more than a boon. He had learned the hard way just how much it took to stand in the way of a deathblow undaunted.

Oscar, it seemed, was not off to a strong start. The man plowed forward with every intention of giving the creature hell, only to find himself emptying the contents of his stomach into the moor. Alkor's expression remained unchanged despite this, quickly refocusing onto the rest of the group. He had to monitor their output, to see who was in the greatest danger. He had to know where each of them were, and make quick decisions about where he needed to be in turn.

Morningstar first, then Katoka struck true. They were well on their way, placing nicks and gouging out flesh from the creature's hide. Uncanny how the system showed just how unphased the beast was at losing any amount of its mass. It taunted them all, leering, snarling, snapping at them the throes of mindless hatred. Alkor could feel the enmity. Perhaps even more intimately now than ever before, he could truly empathize with that particular emotion.

Where the others raced forward full tilt, his own stride was slow, purposeful. Alkor reached to the haft of his weapon and gripped the hilt tightly, releasing Witchfang from its resting place. Each step he took displaced turgid water, and the swamp gas bubbled and popped, which in turn sent a rancid odor wafting over him.

If it bothered him, he made no indication.

I need a minute.

"Take what time you need," Alkor spoke quietly to the man as he passed by.

Next!

Alkor brought his wicked blade into guard, taking a deep breath. The Calm was past them now. The Storm had arrived.

As he exhaled, the gentle, almost nonexistent presence that surrounded him burned away, melted by red-black flames summoned forth by his passive Hatred Generation. He poured willpower consciously into that font of ruin, tapping deep into his subconscious, striking a vein in his psyche and bleeding malice out into the world.

There were all kinds of Players in Aincrad. Many tanks, some of whom prided themselves on protecting, the gallant motif of a white knight, even a berserker who stood strong and relentless in the face of adversity.

Alkor's greatest enemy had always been himself, and in waging that war, he had found his own method. 

He lifted his hand, beckoning, taunting, daring the beast to gaze upon him. To see him, and him alone. The others would carve the life from Callisto, but Alkor would become the creeping death that finally released the creature from its suffering.

He opened his mouth, and uttered a singular, powerful phrase. All of his cruelty and his malice culminated there, impregnating the simple sounds with immense pressure.

"Burn with me."

Spoiler

 

Post Action: Focused Howl [4 EN cost -1 from Well Rested= 3 EN cost]
Free Action: N/A

(1) Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 106/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 119/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(6) Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean
(1) Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 104/114 (114-10) | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Astralin | HP: 700/700 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:0 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean

 

[Astralin 0]

                                       Was it the rush of blood? The Rush of Adrenaline? The sensation of overwhelming dread? All three, perhaps? What Astralin knew is that something felt wrong. Horribly wrong.
                               And the stench was even worse.

                                                       Everything that was alive within the arena quickly withered. This was no place for life in the area's current state. Astralin did her best to keep it together, both physically and mentally...though the oil sitting in her stomach didn't exactly make that easy...nor did the rotting corpses scattered around the arena, littering her vision with such grotesque views. She gulped, not out of fear, but of stopping round one of the bile roiling within her. At last, the beast was within sight... It was a Bear. Clearly it wasn't just any bear, judging by the look of it, as well as the eyes that lacked any iris or pupil, not to mention the necrotic taint and all the weapons of slain warriors sticking out of the beast. It may have been the size of a normal bear, but it was probably the kind of beast that would make Mordieu look like a chump. This creature was the floor's biggest threat, no doubt about it. After all, isn't that what was to be expected of monsters like these?

                The others began their attempts to kick off the raid proper. Once all were finished, she heard a command to go on the defensive, and nearby there were some of Oscar's consumables still set up. Was this a command from her party? Was it from another party? Was it perhaps, from a higher being? Well, this was her first raid, so it was probably for the best that she takes a more defensive strategy...but if only one of the buffs she needed wasn't stuck to a tub of Lard...ew.
                If she swallowed the diamonds whole, she could handle that with little issue, but the tub of lard? That's worse than the oil...ew. What didn't help was that the setup was now amidst the arena, surrounded by mire and corpses. Her stomach twisted, and she forced a second round of bile to stay down. Well, it was now or never.

                            She hated the taste it left in her mouth, and she had to keep her eyes closed throughout most of the process, for the sight of the surrounding area, as well as the knowledge of what she was tasking in, was not a sight her systems were willing to tolerate in this moment, in its current condition. Soon she was notified of a change in her stats. Protein had faded and was replaced by Overhealth. Unfortunately for Astralin, this was where her stomach declared the final straw.
         She frantically accessed her inventory, looking for a cloth or rag she could make use of. Before she could pull anything out, however, the menu window disappeared, and Astralin knew exactly why. Unable to keep it down any longer, she turned in the direction of a chunk of nearby carrion, and out it all came. The rotting matter must have been so decayed to the point of using itself to keep itself together, for when the vomit landed, everything that wasn't bone slid right off and into the growing puddle of pure mess that was now forming in the mire where the carrion once stood. Astralin turned herself away with her eyes closed when she was finished, for the sight would probably make her feel even more nauseous. She returned to her inventory and pulled out a rag to clean herself up with.

            Hopefully this is where the worst would end...hopefully.

 

-The Big-Ass Egg(T4 Protein II Feast) was Overwritten with Tub of Lard(OH III)
-Stat Changes: -2 DMG, MIT reverts to 20, HP temporarily increased to 805

 

Spoiler

Post Action: Consumed Tub of Lard(OH III), T4 Protein fades.
Free Action: N/A

(1) Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 106/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 119/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(6) Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean
(1) Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 104/114 (114-10) | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 128/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean

 

[Koga 0]

The long slog to the boss door was nauseating. For everyone. Oscar and Astralin looked like they might vomit at any moment, and frankly, Koga was inclined to join them. The stench that filled their nostrils was unbearable, even with a makeshift mask to cover his nose.

The doors creaking open did them no favors either, as it let out a cloud of putrid air, left to fester inside for far too long. And through the miasma, the Frontliners were able to catch their first glimpse of today's prey. Massive, lumbering, rotting, and stuck full of so many swords and spears, they served as wards against attacks themselves.

But they weren't real, Koga reminded himself. He was designed to look that way. Either by Cardinal, or a human designer, he was made to look that way. By the end of today, the weapons sprouting from the beast's back wouldn't just be for show.

"I fucking called it!" Katoka said, turning and pointing excitedly. "I CALLED IT! IT'S A BEAR DEN!"
Koga wasn't sure if he should laugh or facepalm. So instead he opted to joke: "Feel free to give it a hug then, you're so excited. Big ol' smooch on the nose too, while you're at it." He might've deadpanned a little. Koga had a pretty dry sense of humor.

A moment later, Macradon's rallying cry echoed over the crowd of Frontliners, and they all began to charge forward, a wave of spider lilies blossoming in their wake. The DPS began to circle first, vultures ready to pick at Callisto's decaying corpse. A phoenix dive-bombed the bastard, setting the stage alight, just in time for Koga to notice Oscar and Astralin vomiting their guts out. Koga rushed over, suppressing the urge to vomit as well. "What's wrong?" he forced out, checking their status bars in his HUD. No status effects, which meant, "I'm right there with you guys, but we need you. Now." The red gash in Oscar's side drew Koga's attention, but he made no comment. Just: "Go!"

Koga turned to watch as Oscar sped on, whilst he stuck near Astralin, intent on protecting their support, more than getting in hits today. Sword out, eyes watching his team and the boss, monitoring every movement. All senses were alert, but...was that music? Koga looked towards the source to see Jomei, quipping about heaven and bars.

No attack was going anywhere it shouldn't, at least by Koga guess, so he decided to take the chance to land an extra strike while he could, brushing past Jomei and patting him on the shoulder. "Fuck bars in heaven, you're buying at the tavern once we're done here!" Koga said with a grin cocky and more confident than he actually felt.

Not that it showed as he slide on his knees between the bear's legs, skidded to a stop, and turned, slashing at it's rotted back by Morningstar who drove his weapon into the bosses flesh.

"Get ready to defend!" he called, watching as Alkor lit himself ablaze.

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Spoiler

Post Action: ST-I, Well Rested, Stamina, ST Shift, Charge [19 EN]
Free Action: Familiar Mastery: Rending

236579, BD nat5+7-1, DMG (12+3)x(31+3)=510-65=445+80 [HELLSTORM]=525 DMG

(1) Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 106/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(0) Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 119/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [3/3] | Clean
(6) Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean
(1) Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 104/114 (114-10) | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(1) Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 (128-19)| DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean | CHARGE CD [0/3] | REND CD [0/5] 

 

Edited October 25 by Koga

[Plot Master 0]

Player after player charged at him. He weathered most blows without a reaction, nervous system gone offline. To what little strikes he did face with consequence, there had been an inhumane, guttural sound, both from the pestilence that churned from within him, festering a faster decay, and a blank stare snapped the player's way. It had been this way for each party's rally, a slow pressure rising as its anger was starting to build.

Near the end, just as the last attacker was peeling away, Callisto was compelled to make a move. He shifted onto its hind legs, hunched over, eyes captured towards the murky skies above, buffeting escapees nearby. Was that sniffling a cry to the stars? As it roared, the ground stirred beneath it, sewage pools vibrating to the echo of that haunted ursine. For a moment, it seemed as though the clouds would break to reveal a sky completely awash in white. But it hadn’t, and the dead don’t carry feelings. Once it got back on its front paws, the game was once again afoot.

It skidded in its rush, having changed trajectory from its teeth sunken into bad flesh a moment earlier. From one end of the basin, it charged towards the party’s tank — with a dip of its head and a swing, their target was forced to roll across the arena, separated from the rest of their group. It took the bear one leap to land where they ended up. 

Callisto held no inspection checks for whom it would sink its teeth into, once again. But this time, it seemed, the careful way that he drew close before collecting that meat shield into its jaw was to solidify the fact he was playing for keeps. Satisfied thereafter, he issued a glare to where it believed the party was. A challenge? Heat gathered upon the player in his mouth. Then, with a snarl, Callisto bounded off, leaving the players to gather in his wake.

 

 

 

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Cooldowns:
Alkor | Focused Howl CD [1/4], Howl CD [1/2]
Koga | Rending Familiar CD [1/5], Charge CD [1/3]

Damage Dealt:
Oscar | 0
Morningstar | 447
Katoka | 351
Alkor | 0
Astralin | 0
Koga | 525
Total Dealt: 447 + 351 + 525 = 1323
Rampage Stacks | 3 (+150 DMG, +3 ACC)

Applications:
[REND 28/2] -> Stronger variant Applied by Team 4, Dropped
Delay - Reduced CD by -1, ACC by -2 (Team 3)
Stun [0/1] - Ichorus Sweep Disabled (Team 3)

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Totem of the Bear -> Alkor's Hatred reduced by -1
Post Action Target -> Alkor
236951 | BD:1, CD:9-1=8
Reckless Ensnare Triggered -> Alkor
[Stunned], [Delayed] Fade
Rampage Reset to 0

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Players:
[1] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 107/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 120/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean | ENSNARED
[1] Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 105/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[1] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3]

Round 2 has begun.
Players will have 72 hours to make a post.
[Countdown Timer]

[Morningstar 0]

Their attacks were futile. The beast didn't acknowledge them, aside from one. Alkor wrestled with Callisto, stuck in its iron bite. Star swore, and despite the boss' hellbent ignorance, he chased after them.

Alkor was their tank. He was built to be in positions like this. Not in the mouth of a bear, mind you; but, in imminent danger. Grizzly teeth and a few puncture holes wouldn't be enough to kill the man. And yet, Morningstar found himself fearful.

Another party had already been chunked by the boss. Who specifically, he wasn't sure. He hadn't seen the attack--no, there hadn't been one. Callisto let out a maddening roar and suddenly, Yuki's team was crippled.

Star conserved his energy. Only charge would allow him to keep up with the boss, but the cost was too great. Instead, he waited for it to stop, which it did when it came upon another party.

He plunged his blade into Callisto's leg.

Spoiler

+4 EN to Morningstar
ID237088 | cd5 | Recovery Failed

POST ACTION | TECH-B

ID237020 | bd3+8=11 | 27*16-65+80 = 447 DMG + Delay -> Callisto

EN: -12

Players:
[2] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 99/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 120/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean | ENSNARED
[1] Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 105/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[1] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

[Alkor 0]

Undaunted as the creature pounced with a savage grace that seemed unreal given its form, Alkor stood fast. The creature assailed him with putrid breath, roaring in his face as it bared ichorous fangs, flesh sloughing off bone and sinew. He had just enough time to make notice of a chip in its half-gone face, a place where the ursine skull faltered. When it practically unhinged its jaw and brought its wicked fangs to bear, one hand plunged fingers into the hole, securing an iron grip. It was going to get hold of him, but that worked in everyone's favor.

Alkor, after all, had always intended to be its target.

His left hand- blade poised defensively, was caught inside the beast's massive maw. As it bounded to create distance, the man thrust his blade upward. It tore through the meat at the roof of the creature's mouth, but did not manage to prompt it to drop him. Instead, Callisto seemed not to care at all.

Alkor kicked his free leg to the ground and dug one heel into the dirt, stealing a glance back over his shoulder. The situation was not as under control as he wanted it to be- but if one of the others could get there, to him...

The wicked edge of Witchfang had made its way through the boss' cranium, standing tall like a Midnight Black Standard. It waved over the rest of the group, seeking to inspire confidence that Alkor was indeed fighting back, even if it looked very much to not be the case.

"You can't even suffer anymore..." Alkor whispered, less empathetic toward the bear than filled with pity. "...so you lash out at everything, looking to ease the pain by spreading it to others."

He pulled the creature tight, as much intent on not letting it take its eyes off him as it refused to let him go free.

"Wildfire is indiscriminate." Alkor clenched his fist, a death deathgrip on Callisto's skull. "It only knows how to destroy. This pain we share... it will never heal us."

His eyes shut, Alkor smirked.

"But that's fine with me."

Spoiler

POST ACTION | Attempt to break free

ID: 237026  1 (Fail)

Players:
[2] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 107/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar  | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 120/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:5 | PHASE | EVA:3 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20  | LD:8 | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean | ENSNARED
[1] Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 105/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[1] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

[Oscar 0]

Things were starting to unravel a bit too quickly for Oscar's liking. Looking around at the other groups, he felt fortunate that his team only had to contend with Alkor being grappled by the bear. Oscar needed to make a change. Plans had dictated he would endeavor to deal damage, but given Alkor’s struggle, the plan had changed. What they needed was a little luck.

Oscar slipped his ring from his finger and produced a pair of gloves from his inventory. Perhaps one of the oldest items in his ownership. Across the way, his eyes affixed on Bahr. A smile crept onto his face as he remembered the man's consistent aid and friendship. This item - the Gloves of Caerus - was a constant reminder of that. Whether the Crimson Marauder saw it or not, Oscar gave the man a confident thumbs up with the gloves on proud display. Then, he sheathed his sword.

Once more, Oscar took off like a lightning bolt. He slipped in between the scant space between Alkor and Callisto. Bringing his knees to his chest, he thrust his feet into the bear and wedged his back against Alkor. He extended his legs, the leverage allowing him to strain the limits of the bear’s grip. Finally, physics and the power of anime allowed Oscar's efforts to win out. He and Alkor were blown backwards. They skidded across the fetid mire, both safe from the beast’s fangs and claws.

They stopped suddenly, Alkor colliding with another hulking presence. Heavy footfalls padded through the muck, a duet of growls filling the air. It had been some time since Oscar had brought Leeroy and Jenkins into battle. The twin heads of his familiar were low, ears flat as they slowly stalked past the pair. Fangs glinted in the light and two pairs of ringed irises glowed like faintly smoldering coals.

“Go,” Oscar commanded.

His hound didn't hesitate. Emulating his master, the twin-headed cerberus took off like a rocket. A red-brown blur shot off and collided with the hulking bear. Fangs sank into the boss's face, crushing and tearing at the rotted hide. It's already damaged visage suffered further harm as his familiar did his work. It clung to the thrashing beast for a moment, finally bounding from the monster and landing back in the muck once the damage was done.

“You're good,” Oscar said. “Consider that payback for the breather.”

Spoiler

Quick Change | Ivory Gold Leaf Ring -> Gloves of Caerus
-2 ACC, -1 EVA, +3 LD

New Statline: Oscar | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3 | PHASE | EVA:2 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11 | Rested [2/3] | Clean | QC: 0/3

Unhugging the Bear | ID: 237028 | LD: 20+6, success

Grappling Familiar Activated, Stun Applied to Callisto

 

Edited October 31 by Oscar

[Katoka 0]

Katoka had let out a chuckle at Koga's response to her yelling. Her amusement however had been short lived.

The blonde watched in horror as the great beast attacked the other parties before picking up Alkor right in front of them and running off like a dog with something it shouldn't have in its mouth. For a brief moment she stood there stunned, the ridiculousness of it all stupefying her. Everything seemed to rush back into focus all at once as she snapped back into reality. Whipping her head from side to side she assessed her surroundings before taking off at a full sprint. "Damnit, I need your help again." she asked her weapon, adjusting her grip and bracing herself for it's presence.

Once again electricity buzzed around her as she gained momentum, changing in color from a light blue to a dark and ominous black. It had felt as thought she had slowly pushed her arm into a frozen lake, the hunger of her sword eagerly spreading through her. By the time she had reached Callisto Alkor had thankfully been freed from its maw, however she had been moving so fast that she hadn't noticed yet. She struck the boss so hard that it had sounded like a boulder hitting the earth at terminal velocity. Ripples spread from the impact point and warped the rotten flesh on its body, nearly causing what was left to be blown off like a sheet in the wind.

"What do you have in your mouth?!" she shouted at her foe. Thunder rumbled expectantly overhead, ready for the Cerulean Storm to call it down from the heavens and into the great bear before her.

----

Spoiler

 

Katoka regains +4 EN
CD 2 (No REC proc ID# 237072)

Post Action: [x15] ST-I (12 EN +2 ST Shift) 14 - (Rested 1/2; Stamina) = 11 EN
Free Action: N/A

ID#: 237073 | BD: 8+8=16 HIT! | Fallen Proc! | 28+16=44*15=660-46 MIT = 615+80 HELLSTORM = 695 DMG vs Callisto!

Players:
[2] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 107/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3 | PHASE | EVA:2 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11 | Rested [2/3] | Clean | QC: 0/3
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean | ENSNARED
[2] Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 98/114 (105+4-11) | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[1] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

 

Edited October 30 by Katoka

[Koga 0]

Koga's eyes flickered back and forth as he monitored the other parties, Callisto, as the battle entered fever pitch. They were Frontliners, Aincrad's best and with that knowledge came some satisfaction as they all watched as the first of Callisto's many health bars dropped sharply. Not quite gone, but a strong start for those fighting for those trapped in Aincrad.

Callisto didn't seem particularly fond of that fact as he lashed out at the players. Everyone scrambled each moving to attend to their party, and while Koga might've liked to help them too, he had his own priorities right now, and that was Callisto trying turn into Alkor into his next meal.

"Alk!" Koga shouted as he rushed towards the beast, the rest of his team already moving to work towards freeing Alkor from the jaws of the beast as the man himself thrust blade into Callisto's mouth.

By the time Koga finally got to Callisto, Alkor was freed, but that didn't mean the Ronin could rest on his laurels. Still reeling from whichever attack had freed Alkor, Koga leapt into the air and collided with Callisto's body, grabbing onto whatever he could for purchase. Hanging there, near Callisto's head, Koga lifted Tsuki no Hikari, and thrust the weapon into the creature's eye, blade bursting into blackflame.

---

Spoiler

Post Action: ST-II, Well Rested, Stamina, ST Shift [14 EN]
Free Action: None

237081, BD nat10, DMG (15+3)x(31+2)=594-65=529+80=609 Critical Damage
Burn [56] applied

[2] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 107/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3 | PHASE | EVA:2 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11 | Rested [2/3] | Clean | QC: 0/3
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean | ENSNARED
[2] Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 26 | MIT: 20 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[3] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 (109+4-14) | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

 

Edited October 30 by Koga

[Astralin 0]

                          Chaos.
                     While that was to be expected from a battle like this, Astralin did not anticipate it to such a degree. She could only hope it didn't get worse. "Is this what War is like...?" She wondered.

          Koga came over to Astralin's side to see if she was alright after she'd tossed up the contents of all her buffs. The statistical effects remained, thank God, but it was definite that Astralin just emptied her stomach at this point. Astralin had begun to take a breather in an attempt to curb the nausea. "I'm...urp-, fine. Thanks, Koga..." She responded. "Now go, stand and fight! I'll use my magic when you need me, I'll be ok..." 

     Koga charged into the battle proper, and Astralin would see the devastation that struck the other parties. One of the parties received a brutal roar that nearly crippled them Astralin could only hope and pray that her party wasn't next. She squinted her eyes as she looked, indeed, NIGHT was in that party. Astralin could only hope she was ok.

      Astralin looked to her next task. Diamonds. She never thought she'd be doing something like this, but, well, it is what it is. She started swallowing the diamonds whole, one by one(What? You can't chew diamonds, they're freaking diamonds!). Hopefully this wouldn't take too long...

 

-Liquor of Light(DMG III) was overwritten with A Literal Pile of Diamonds(T4 MIT III Feast)
-Stat Changes: -3 DMG, +60 MIT)

 

Spoiler

[2] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 107/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [2/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 1058/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3 | PHASE | EVA:2 | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11 | Rested [2/3] | Clean | QC: 0/3
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 117/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4 | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | Rested [2/3] | Clean | ENSNARED
[2] Katoka | HP: 800/800 | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 805/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 3/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[3] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 109/128 (109+4-14) | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

 

[Plot Master 0]

Torment resounded.

Pain for those who defied his rage, anguish for those who sought to end his wroth. He had nothing to give them beyond the only thing he knew. Singular, simple, madness. Some shook from the very sound of his howl, while others could feel their sanity fraying. If they intended to stay here, in this place that belonged to Him alone, then they would share his fate. 

They would drink deep of the dank death that had stolen His once beautiful home, occupied it down to the very water that once nourished him- now foul, unfit to slake even the slightest thirst. Whether or not they had played a part in the condemnation of this, his entire world, they were guilty by association.

Gone was the gentle beast far removed from society, replaced by a revenant.

As they railed against Callisto, the Players found themselves assailed by memory. The bog beneath their feet, displaced by every step, sloshing and filling the air with putrescence, sang a lament to time gone by. It wove the tapestry of not only the creature’s suffering, but that of the land itself. Wispy, incorporeal images of men ran past, disappearing into shadows just as quickly as they appeared.

Hunters, by the look of them. They ran down the denizens of the wood, taking as they needed, feeding their kin, cutting away at the forest. It was as the corrupted wood remembered- nothing of their kindness. Only the destructive, greedy, and direct nature of man existed to the souls that were interned in the Grove.

And they only played back the gruesome, morose, heart-wrenching tale for those who could tear their attentions away from Callisto long enough to pay them heed. Born perhaps of his maddening siren song, the images depicted death, deforestation, pollution- all things that had perhaps been unintended byproducts of something that no one had ever intended.

But Callisto would never forgive. He would never forget.

He continued to thrash, to flail, rip, and tear. The beast mauled and gnashed, enraged that he had been deprived of his intended victim.

But there would come plenty of other opportunities.

Round 3 has begun.
Players will have 72 hours to make a post.
[Countdown Timer]

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Adjustments:
Morningstar | Rested Count Reduced, Damage Adjustment [27 x 16 = 432 - 45 = 387 + 80 = 467
Alkor | EN adjustment from Standard Recovery
Oscar | ENSNARED removed {Alkor}
Katoka | Rested Count Reduced [Removed from Block]
Koga | Damage Adjustment [33 x 18 = 594 - 45 = 549 + 80 = 629, EN adjustment [109 + 4 = 113 - 14 = 99]

Cooldowns:
Alkor | Focused Howl CD [2/4], Howl Refreshed {Available} CORRECTION
Koga | Rending Familiar CD [2/5], Charge CD [2/3]
Oscar | Quick Change CD [1/3], Grappling Familiar CD [1/7] CORRECTION

Damage Dealt:
Oscar | 0
Morningstar | 467
Katoka | 695
Alkor | 0
Astralin | 0
Koga | 629
Total Dealt: 467 + 695 + 629 = 1791
Rampage Stacks | 3 (+150 DMG, +3 ACC)

Applications:
[Delayed] - Reduced CD by -1, ACC by -2 (Team 3)
[Stunned] - Ichorus Sweep Disabled (Team 3)
[BRN 56/2] -> Refresh Ignored due to Perpetuate (Team 4)

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Totem of the Bear -> Alkor's Hatred reduced by -1
Post Action Target -> Alkor
ID 237168 | BD 8-1[+3][-1][-2] = 7 -> [Focus] CRIT+1 | CD 11
Halls of Madness Triggered
Morningstar-> 8 [CRIT] Dealing 550 - 60 = 490 DMG, [Madness 1: 12/4] & [Blindness 2] blocked by Antidote
Oscar-> 8 [CRIT] Dealing 550 - 67 = 483 DMG, [Madness 1: 12/4] & [Blindness 2] applied
Alkor-> 8 [CRIT] Dealing 550 - 222 = 328 DMG, [Madness 1: 12/4] & [Blindness 2] applied
Katoka-> 8 [CRIT] Dealing 550 - 38 = 512 DMG, [Madness 1: 12/4] & [Blindness 2] blocked by Antidote
Astralin-> 8 [CRIT] Dealing 550 - 80 = 470 DMG, [Madness 1: 12/4] & [Blindness 2] blocked by Antidote
Koga-> 8 [CRIT] Dealing 550 - 0 = 550 DMG, [Madness 1: 12/4] & [Blindness 2] blocked by Antidote
[Stunned], [Delayed] Fade
Rampage Reset to 0

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Players:
[2] Morningstar | HP: 465/955 | EN: 99/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 575/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3[-4] | PHASE | EVA:2[-4] | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[4] Alkor | HP: 684/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4[-4] | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:0[-4] | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | LD:0[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[2] Katoka | HP: 288/800 | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 335/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 1/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[3] Koga | HP: 531/1081 | EN: 99/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

[Morningstar 0]

He failed to free Alkor, unable to reach him in time. As he continued to wail on the beast's leg, Oscar swooped in. Together, he and his familiar pulled their tank out of Callisto's clutches. A wave of relief washed over Star. A golden glow expanded around his blade, exploding as it crashed into his foe once more. Just keep attacking. That's my role.

His eyes shot left. Groups of people charged towards the raid parties, wispy like smoke. The bear roared once more, and this time Morningstar felt its power. Pain echoed through him, blurring his vision, crippling him. He stumbled, clutching his sword tight and backing away from Callisto until the madness brought him to his knees. All around him, the ghosts passed by. Who were they? What where they?

Anger surged in Star's mind, but it was not his own. For a moment, he synchronized with the bear, feeling all of the emotions the beast let loose. His heart burned and ached until suddenly, everything stopped.

The status effects vanished and his body returned to normal, as if nothing had ever occurred. The visions subsided. He knelt on the battlefield, among friends.

Spoiler

+4 EN to Morningstar
+51 HP to Morningstar
ID237295 | cd2 | Recovery Failed

POST ACTION | TECH-B

ID237296 | bd4+8=12 | 27*16-45+80 = 467 DMG + Delay -> Callisto

EN: -12

Players:
[3] Morningstar | HP: 516/955 | EN: 91/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 575/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3[-4] | PHASE | EVA:2[-4] | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[4] Alkor | HP: 684/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4[-4] | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:0[-4] | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | LD:0[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[2] Katoka | HP: 288/800 | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 335/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 1/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[3] Koga | HP: 531/1081 | EN: 99/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

[Alkor 0]

Placeholder

Spoiler

 

POST ACTION | TECH-A (STUN)

 

EN: -16

Players:
[3] Morningstar | HP: 516/955 | EN: 91/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 575/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3[-4] | PHASE | EVA:2[-4] | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[4] Alkor | HP: 684/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4[-4] | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:0[-4] | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | LD:0[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[2] Katoka | HP: 288/800 | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Clean
[0] Astralin | HP: 335/805 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 1/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[3] Koga | HP: 531/1081 | EN: 99/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

 

[Astralin 0]

                           Astralin returned to the party after consuming the diamonds, but it would seem that her timing was very poor for this.

                The entire party would be stricken with some kind of evocation. Whispers and images would flood the players' minds. Wait, did one of those voices sound familiar? No, never mind, it was all gone in a second, but Astralin would find that all three wedges in the Antidote circle had disappeared from her HUD. She also noticed that she wasn't going crazy about the impact when she saw the party's HP. Her party had gone from healthy to struggling in one fell swoop.

                    It seems that the frontliners, as well as Astralin herself, had severely underestimated the potential of this monster. Astralin pulled out one of the mass healing crystals she was given. "Koga! Here!" She called out, tossing a crystal to him. Now she needed to cast some healing magic immediately. Astralin positioned herself, and took a deep breath. She tapped into her addon of her healing skill, and soon a circle of sorts would glow from under Astralin. Astralin herself would also glow brightly, as she reached out her arms. Bright, Soft White Lights would spread from Astralin, reaching the five players of her party, washing over them, soothing them and restoring their HP.  Astralin would top this off by crushing a Mass Healing Crystal at the end of her "spell", restoring the party's HP further.

    Astralin exhaled slowly as the glows faded. She then looked forward again, only to meet eyes with the boss. The beast had locked eyes with her, as if it had figured out what she had just done. Astralin was filled with shock. "Ah! ...I could use a little help..."
       Astralin couldn't hide her worry in this moment. Someone had to catch the beast's attention. Fast.

 

-Battle Healing: Astralin recovers 14 HP

-Gave Imugi's Inspiration(Mass Heal Crystal) x1 to Koga

-Astralin Casts Field Medic!
-Morningstar recovers 238 HP
-Oscar recovers 264 HP
-Alkor recovers 253 HP
-Katoka recovers 200 HP
-Astralin recovers 201 HP
-Koga Recovers 270 HP

-Astralin uses Imugi's Inspiration(Mass Heal Crystal)!
-Morningstar recovers 95 HP
-Oscar recovers 105 HP
-Alkor recovers 101 HP
-Katoka recovers 80 HP
-Astralin recovers 80 HP
-Koga Recovers 108 HP
Astralin receives 4 Hate

Spoiler

Players:
[3] Morningstar | HP: 875/955 | EN: 91/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 944/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3[-4] | PHASE | EVA:2[-4] | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[4] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4[-4] | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:0[-4] | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | LD:0[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[2] Katoka | HP: 568/800 | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Clean
[4] Astralin | HP: 630/805 | EN: 93/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 1/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[3] Koga | HP: 909/1081 | EN: 99/128 | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

Boss:
Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

Edited November 5 by Astralin

[Koga 0]

With Alkor free of the fell-beasts jaws, and now wrestling with it, attempting to hold it down to make it an easier target for the Frontliners. Astralin tossed him a crystal, which he caught, before dispersing it and stepping up, katana angled towards the boss before running towards their foe. Two health bars gone with that last volley. They might actually make it out of here aliv-

Memories flooded into Koga's mind. Memories that weren't his. Memories of decay, and plunder, and burning and cruelty, and greed, and death. Memories of the forest.

Koga found himself kneeling on the rotten floor, panting heavily as the echoes of fires and hunter's boots faded away. His pants were soaked to the knees, his boots filled with reeking water. He could barely make out Tsuki no Hikari in the much beside him. Koga  grabbed the weapon, and got to his feet.

It was a torrent of emotion that flooded through him. Sorrow, for the natural world. Concern, for his friends, as he reminded himself that Callisto, this place, no matter how much he loved it, wasn't real.

Then he noticed the status affect at the corner of his vision. 'Madness'.

Laughable. Literally. Anyone nearby could clearly hear Koga's deep, hearty laugh at the absurdity of it. They'd all suffered loss. They'd chosen to dive into a world that wasn't real, just to forget the one that was a little. They gambled with their lives for people they'd never met before. Madness? He couldn't help but as he lifted his sword again.

"Didn't you know, Callisto?" Koga muttered, the cotton beneath his fingers creaking as his grip tightened. "We're all a little mad here."

The man launched forward, the piercing thrust of his sword,  grazing past Callisto's forelegs. But it got Koga beneath the beast. Right where he needed to launch himself in the air, his leg trailing behind him before rocketing towards and connecting with the side of Callisto's head, the flash of a healing crystal going off at the same time.

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Spoiler

BH | +59 HP
HB | +24 HP

VAMP-D | 237320 | CD nat12 | +119 HP

Koga receives <<Imugi's Inspiration>> | Mass Heal Crystal from Astralin

POST ACTION | TECH-A [WELL RESTED] [STAMINA] | 237321 | BD nat2+7 | DMG 12x31=372-65=307+80=387 | [9EN]
[STUN APPLIED]

FREE ACTION | <<Imugi's Inspiration>> | MASS HEAL CRYSTAL
Morningstar | +95 HP
Oscar | +105 HP
Katoka | +80 HP
Astralin | +80 HP

[3] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 (875+95) | EN: 91/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 1049/1058 (944+105) | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3[-4] | PHASE | EVA:2[-4] | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4[-4] | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:0[-4] | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | LD:0[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[2] Katoka | HP: 648/800 (568+80) | EN: 98/114 | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Clean
[4] Astralin | HP: 696/805 (616+80) | EN: 93/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 1/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[4] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 (909+59+24+119) | EN: 90/128 (99-9) | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

Edited November 6 by Koga

[Katoka 0]

It had happened seemingly in an instant.

Distracted by the creatures health bar dropping, the Cerulean Storm was hit by a swing of Callisto's massive paw. The impact sent her body soaring back, skipping across the mud and pools of festering water before slamming into the long dead carcass of a tree. Her health bar dropped rapidly, dipping into the red and sending her heart racing. She had thought for a moment that it wasn't going to stop and that she was done. As shards of broken wood and dust rained down around her Katoka stood up with a groan and attempted to brush herself off.

As she did an overwhelming sadness and anguish radiated from the bear, washing over the various parties. Phantoms from the past flickered into view, their spectral forms rushing forward with their weapons held high. They slashed and stabbed and threw before they all were cut down as if they were made of paper. Their bones littered the landscape, their spirits forever trapped in this moist and rotten graveyard. A status effect popped up in the corner of the samurai's vision but quickly was negated by her antidote. She would be alright for now.

Rejoining her party she felt the healing effects from Astralin and Koga, her health returning to a much more acceptable color. Callisto turned, his vision locking onto Astralin after she healed the group. Kat could feel her fear and reacted, her body moving on it's own as she stepped in front of her in an attempt to block it's view. "Don't worry, we got you." she told the girl. Electricity once again began to radiate out from her body as she reached deep inside herself, searching for the power that resided in her sword. The bolts of power turned black once again before she vanished, leaving a small crater in the ground where she once stood.

The samurai reappeared at Callisto's side once again with her katana buried deep in his flank, a sonic boom followed her causing the bear to stumble ever so slightly. A bolt of black lightning fell from the heavens, striking one of the many weapons that remained in the boss's flesh. Kat retreated as far as she could, making sure to not be in swiping distance after last time. "Anyone got any honey for ol' Pooh Bear here?"

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Spoiler

 

Katoka recovers +4 EN
CD 9 (REC proc ID#: 237331) +8 EN
Katoka regains +40 HP from BH

Post Action | [x18] ST-II (14 + 2 Shift EN) = 16 EN - (Stamina) = 14 EN
Free Action | None

ID#: 237332 | BD: 8+8=16 HIT! | Fallen Proc! | 28+16=44*18=792-46 MIT = 746+80 HELLSTORM = 826 DMG vs Callisto! | CD: 11 [ST-B Unlocked]

[3] Morningstar | HP: 955/955 | EN: 91/118 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 60 | ACC:8 | AA | EVA:6 | BH:51 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | PARA-V | LD:5 | PROSP:3 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | PROB:36 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[0] Oscar | HP: 1049/1058 | EN: 124/124 | DMG: 31 | MIT:67 | ACC:3[-4] | PHASE | EVA:2[-4] | BH:58 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | BLI: 32/-20 | LD:11[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[5] Alkor | HP: 1012/1012 | EN: 120/120 | DMG: 12 | MIT:222 | ACC:4[-4] | TAUNT | F-SPIRIT | EVA:0[-4] | BH:56 | BLD: 48  | BLI: 32/-20  | PARA | LD:0[-4] | Rested [2/3] | Clean | [Madness 1: 12/4] | Blindness 2 [0/2]
[3] Katoka | HP: 688/800 (648+40) | EN: 96/114 (98+12-14) | DMG: 28 | MIT:38 | ACC:8 | EVA:3 | BH:40 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | HLY: 16 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | Clean
[4] Astralin | HP: 696/805 | EN: 93/108 | DMG: 23 | MIT: 80 | ACC:4 | PHASE | EVA:5 | BH:14 | REC: 4 | STC: 40 | FRZ: 64 | LD:1 | DOTE: 1/3 | Rested [2/2] | Clean
[4 | LAST HIT ] Koga | HP: 1081/1081 | EN: 90/128 (99-9) | DMG: 31 | MIT:0 | ACC:7 | EVA:4 | BH:59 | HB: 24 | VAMP-D: 119 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | JEWEL | Rested [1/3] | Clean

Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+0] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+0][-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [0/6] | Iron Flesh | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

 

 

Edited November 5 by Katoka