[F3 - SP] Theseus Reborn <<Search for the Hoya>>

[Seul 1]

It was time to get back in the saddle and get a few quests under his belt. Next on the list was one that would bring him to the oh so familiar third floor. Seul had spent many times on the level already so locating the forest in question was a trivial feat even for someone with as poor a sense of direction as he. The Forest of Wavering Mists wasn't a popular hangout spot and was usually meant to be avoided, especially by lower-leveled players, as the place would often subject all those who entered to the psychological torment of being practically blind from the fog. The boy stood at the entrance with his menu open as he fumbled through it to locate specific items in his possession. It only took a second for him to equip the new gear he recently purchased and he already felt safer with the fully perfect set on. There was no doubt in his mind that the fabled monster he was supposed to fight was strong. Having a little extra mitigation on his side could only stand to help him in the end. With a heavy sigh and his gear now in order, Seul took his first steps toward finding the pendant.

|~Player Status~|

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 12/12]
• ↳ Stats: 5 DMG | 21 MIT | 2 Regen | 1 Keen | 1 Recovery | 1 Light Momentum 
• ↳ Equipped: Kusanagi(+2 Dmg / 1 Keen) | Hero's Coat(+3 Mit / 1 Recovery / 1 Light Momentum) | Hydra's Aegis(+3 Mit / +6 Regen)
• ↳ Skills: Dagger (Rank 2 / +2 Dmg) | Light Armor (Rank 2 / +15 Mit) | Concentration 

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

It didn't take long for all visibility to vanish as the thick mist began to blanket the area. The fog and towering canopy of trees above combined made Seul figure he'd have a better time of navigating the maze with his eyes closed. As he walked an interesting thought crossed his mind. In a way the players were all living legends. Only they would know the horrors of being trapped within Aincrad and only they would be able to tell the stories if they ever became free. The thought of being a mythological figure was satisfying to say the least, but the feeling subsided rather quickly once he realized he'd need to survive another 80+ floors in order to reach that status.

[Seul 1]

The path seemed to go on for what felt like hours; winding and turning at odd intervals until the boy honestly didn't care anymore. Why did attaining power have to be so difficult? He couldn't say for sure but if it was easy to become strong then was that truly strength? There'd be nothing to compare against. No the slow and painful path to power was the only way. The maze of trees and mythical beast were just two hurdles that he had to get over eventually. Doing it sooner rather than later was probably for the best. There was no telling if there'd even be a later so the present was all he had to go on.

(10+ LD = Tomb Found) 

(-1 to LD because of the mist)               

Edited November 7, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Though he figured it couldn't have been that much further to the Tomb of Minos, Seul would soon learn he was dead wrong as he smacked face first into a dense wall of trees and foliage that obstructed the current path. "What the hell...? How is this spot worse than all the others?!" I guess it wouldn't have been referred to as a maze if the forest was easy to navigate. With a few curses mumbled under his breath the boy turned on his heels and began his search elsewhere.

|~Player Status~|

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 12/12]

Commands:

• Search Attempt → Fail! Seul remains lost in the maze of trees.

Rolls:

• ID# 37755 | LD: 1

Edited November 7, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

After making the trip back he shortly realized where he had gone wrong. There had been a fork in the road, one that he had completely missed thanks to the overbearing fog that was clouding his vision. The new path had much wilder growth around it but not so much so that it would impede his progress. The end opened up to what he assumed was a large clearing and through the fog he could see the flicker of two flames and the outline of a large building. "So I'm guessing this is the place."

|~Player Status~|

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 12/12]

Commands:

• Search Attempt → Success! Seul has found the Tomb of King Minos!

Rolls:

• ID# 37760 | LD: 14 (15 - 1 Fog)

Edited November 7, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Seul couldn't help but wonder what this king must have been like for his subjects to build such a tiny tomb out in the middle of nowhere for him. only another reminder that people should treat each other well in life if they want to be respected in death. As he trekked up the stone staircase to the entrance he noticed that the way in had been sealed by a large set of stone doors. Further inspection revealed that there was a severe lack of knobs or buttons to trigger their opening and he physically had to search the door with his palms just o make sure. "You're kidding me... How am I supposed to enter then game?" He knew full well that the Cardinal wasn't just going to up and answer him. At least not directly anyway. The game did deliver though with a swift tackle that sent the boy sprawling over the side of the stairs and into the grass. As his vision began to focus once more he was met with the sight of a monster that was half bull and half man. The fabled minotaur had appeared before him. He quickly scrambled to his feet and rushed forward with his dagger but the minotaur had evaded it and vanished into the mist, leaving Seul out and exposed. "Just my rotten luck!" He exclaimed while raising his shield for any incoming attacks.

|~BATTLE START~|~Battle Theme~|

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 45/48][Energy: 10/12]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 45/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 3 Damage!
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy! Light Momentum Activated: +1 to BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37763 | BD: 2 (3-1 due to mist) | MD: 8 | CD: 3

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Seul kept his guard raised but was blindsided by the minotaur as the beast launched a punch from the mist aimed at the boy's side. The blow sent him skidding backwards through the dirt but he managed to remain on his feet in the end. The young player retaliated with his own attack from the mid-sized knife in his hand but the minotaur simply moved to the side yet again before disappearing back into the mist. "For the love of all that is holy, stand still and fight me!" Seul could feel his anger rising but being coupled with the fact that his body was surrounded by a soft green glow, thanks to his shield's regenerative properties, he felt at ease with waiting for the monster's next attack.

|~BATTLE ENGAGED~|

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 10/12][Light Momentum Active: +1 BD][Recovery: +2 Energy][Regen: +6 HP]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 45/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 3 Damage! Seul recovers 1 Energy & regens 6 HP! 
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy!

Rolls:

• ID# 37787 | BD: 4 (4 +1LM -1 due to mist) | MD: 6 | CD: 7 (Regen & Recovery Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

This time the beast struck out with the axe it carried, its red eyes being just as sharp as the dual-sided blade's on the weapon as it stared down upon Seul's form through the mist. The boy responded by turning and raising the shield fastened to his arm which in turn staved off any damage he would have received from the attack. Though the attack had been warded off successfully, the axe kept him out of range of the monster's body which he would soon realize as he slashed out with his dagger only to hurt the air between them.

|~BATTLE ENGAGED~|

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 9/12][Light Momentum Active: +1 BD][+1 Energy]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 45/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Miss!  
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy!

Rolls:

• ID# 37791 | BD: 4 (4 +1LM -1 due to mist) | MD: 3 |

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

De ja vu anyone? The minotaur simply reared its axe back over its shoulder and yet again brought it down upon the boy who used his shield to ward it off. The distance was still too great to land any hit but he tried anyway as he had to be certain. As long as that axe stood between them, there wasn't any chance of Seul being able to land a hit with his dagger. Such was the flaw with using short ranged weapons against large opponents. The darn mist wasn't helping either, even if he had his concentration skill active he doubted how effective it would be given the circumstances.

|~BATTLE ENGAGED~|

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 8/12][Light Momentum Active: +1 BD][+1 Energy]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 45/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Miss!  
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy!

Rolls:

• ID# 37797 | BD: 4 (4 +1LM -1 due to mist) | MD: 5 |

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The fight was going nowhere and both sides could clearly see that despite the dense fog. The minotaur used the flat part of the axe to knock Seul away and into one of the tomb's exterior walls which disoriented the player upon impact. He looked to his health bar to see that only minimum damage had been done but yet again it was quickly being restored by his shield's enhancement. The beast pressed its attack further by charging in with the axe blades in a horizontal swing for Seul's neck, but the boy had raised his shield and used the force from the hit to propel him forward and into his aggressor. "Fad Edge!" He called while allowing the dagger to take on the blue shine of a sword art at work. A flurry of four quick slashes to the monster's joints sent the minotaur stumbling backwards as it had not expected such a heavy attack from someone it had been knocking around up till now.

|~BATTLE ENGAGED~|

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 6/12][Keen Active: +1 BD][Recovery: +2 Energy][Regen: +6 HP]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 25/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 3 damage!
• Seul uses Fad Edge on the Minotaur!
• ↳ Hit! -4 Energy! 5 Dmg x 4 Fad Edge = 20 Damage! Keen Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37801 | BD: 6 (6 +1LM -1 due to mist) | MD: 8 | CD: 12 (Recovery & Regen Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

This was a fight to the death and the minotaur knew that. The monster had to finish off this gladiator quickly or it might have just been the end for him. With a snort, the beast charged forward again and brought its axe skyward in a wide, vertical arc that cut open Seul's chest and left behind a big red gash on his body. The boy winced as the attack was not a pretty sight and probably would have felled a lower level player right there and then. Even his regeneration hadn't kicked in from the ferocity of the attack. But the hero didn't waver once as he sprang his body forward and executed his Fad Edge once again. This time it came as two slashes down on the minotaur's shoulders and two horizontally parallel across the neck which left the monster in a brief daze just before it exploded into the pixelated shower.

|~BATTLE ENGAGED~|

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 43/48][Energy: 3/12][Keen Active: +1 BD][Recovery: +1 Energy]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 0/45][DMG: 24][DEAD]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 3 damage!
• Seul uses Fad Edge on the Minotaur!
• ↳ Hit! -4 Energy! 5 Dmg + 2 Crit x 4 Fad Edge = 28 Damage! Keen Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37804 | BD: 10 (10 +1 Keen -1 due to mist) | MD: 10 | CD: 1

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Seul slumped over with his hands on his knees, panting softly while trying to catch his breath. "Guess I'm getting the hang of this sword and board thing..." He mubled before making his way back toward the entrance to the tomb. The doors erupted with a blue glow while slowly opening. The interior of the tomb was dark but he figured it shouldn't have been too difficult to find the pendant given the small size of the building. He walked inside and looked about, admiring some of the architecture that went into the construction of the tomb. "Whoooooa! This place is actually pretty neat."

(12+  LD = Hoya Found!)

[Seul 1]

Of course the search didn't last long. Even in the darkness he could see the gleam of the pendant resting upon the stone casket of in the middle of the building. Seul scooped it up with ease and pocket the piece of jewelry into his inventory, marking a quest well completed. "Well... I'm technically done here. But I might as well take care of the other minotaur I heard about." It's not like the quest called for it or anything. It'd be a good test of his newfound strength though to destroy the other beast as well. Just for fun.

ID# 37822 | LD: 13 (Hoya Found!)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Seul made his way out of the tomb and circled around the building to the back where the alternate entrance had been. The doors were still sealed, so that only meant his target was still roaming free in the mist shrouded forest. The boy made sure to keep his guard up while surveying the area. With the last bit of his energy returning he was ready for another round with such a fearsome monster. Maybe he'd even receive twice as  much fame for slaying double the required amount in a single go!

Energy Fully Restored!

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Thus the battle began! From the mist came the roar of the monster and a moment later Seul was taking the blade of an axe to the hip. Luckily, that's all the minotaur managed to hit before the boy scurried away with the green aura encasing him from the regeneration. With his dagger raised, he took a swing at the creature but was only met with the flat part of the beast's axe which effectively knocked away the arm that held his weapon. He should have figured the monsters would be designed to employ different tactics while fighting, but this was just ridiculous! His form was now wide open for a counter attack, but he just hoped his shield would intercept fast enough.

|~BATTLE START~|

Turn Sequence: Minotaur → Seul

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 10/12][Light Momentum Active: +1 BD][Regen: +6 HP]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 45/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 3 damage!
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy! Light Momentum Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37847 | BD: 3 (4-1 due to mist) | MD: 8 | CD: 8 (Regen Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The minotaur swung its axe around while performing a 360 degree turn and finishing the maneuver with a downward smash from the weapon. Seul's had managed to sustain the blows through well-timed shield blocks which he used to deflect everything the minotaur had thrown his way. The minotaur's guard had been left wide open as he block the last shot and without any hesitation he fired off Fad Edge. The glowing, blue dagger cut open the monster's flesh in the cardinal directions of its body and the beast obviously wasn't happy as it watched more than half its heath deplete in a single hit.

|~BATTLE START~|

Turn Sequence: Minotaur → Seul

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 7/12][Natural Recovery: +1 Energy][Keen Active: +1 BD][Regen: +6 HP]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 21/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Miss! 
• Seul uses Fad Edge on the Minotaur!
• ↳ Hit! 5 + 1 Crit x 4 Fad Edge = 24 Damage! -4 Energy! Keen Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37852 | BD: 9 | MD: 4 | CD: 8

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The monster was outraged by this player's sudden spike in power. It used what strength it had left to launch an attack at the boy who hadn't been expecting such a move to be returned so quickly. Seul was left without any time to retaliate and instead found himself rolling through the dirt and into the base of a tree. Coughing and wheezing at his misfortune, he turned his attention toward the monster that was quickly approaching. His health bar was staying steadily at max thanks to his regeneration and as soon as the green aura disappeared he would launch his next move.

|~BATTLE START~|

Turn Sequence: Minotaur → Seul

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 7/12][Recovery: +2 Energy][Keen & Light Momentum Active: +2 BD][Regen: +6 HP]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 21/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit!  Seul suffers 3 damage! 
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy! Light Momentum Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37855 | BD: 1 | MD: 7 | CD: 12 (Recovery & Regen Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The minotaur brought its axe down but only for it to be lodged in the base of the tree as Seul had managed to roll out of the way of the impending strike. He scurried around to the monster's back before launching his next attack: Tri Pierce. His blade took on the yellow hue of the sword art before stabbing three consecutive times which would have carved a triangle if connected. The minotaur cried out in pain before freeing its weapon and turning to face the player that was causing it so much grief.

|~BATTLE START~|

Turn Sequence: Minotaur → Seul

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 5/12][Natural Recovery: +1 Energy][Keen Active: +1 BD]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 6/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Miss!   
• Seul uses Tri Pierce on the Minotaur!
• ↳ Hit! 5 x 3 Tri Pierce = 15 Damage! -3 Energy! Keen Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37856 | BD: 6 (5 + 2 - 1 Mist) | MD: 4 | CD: 2 (Recovery & Regen Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Seeing as how it was close to death, the minotaur wasn't about to let Seul off easily. The beast sword its axe in a horizontal sweep toward the boy's legs which landed in the side of his left one causing him to fall. The monster followed up with an uppercut from the flat part of its weapon, sending the player flying a couple of feet before landing on his back. "Urgh... Geez, guess you're not playing around huh?" Seul's lack of concern was evident as he could see his health restoring and the soft glow around him placed his heart at ease. After being smacked around so much the damage he had sustained was almost non-existent. This fight was a breeze.

|~BATTLE START~|

Turn Sequence: Minotaur → Seul

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 48/48][Energy: 5/12][Recovery: +2 Energy][Regen: +6 HP][Keen & Light Momentum Active: +2 BD]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 6/45][DMG: 24]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 3 Damage!  
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Miss! -2 Energy! Light Momentum Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37858 | BD: 4 (4 + 1 - 1 Mist) | MD: 6 | CD: 11 (Recovery & Regen Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The minotaur used the last of its strength to smash down upon Seul with its axe. He brought up his shield to guard but just as in the first fight the monster managed to cut open his body in a diagonal gash across his torso. With the axe out of the way though he managed to see the opening he needed and launched the Fad Edge attack which tore open the beast's face as the four stabs all hit their marks. The minotaur fell to one knee before collapsing completely and stared at the boy with its red eyes. They were filled with hatred and the monster tried desperately to bring its weapon down one last time on Seul but it exploded into pixels just before it could land.

|~BATTLE START~|

Turn Sequence: Minotaur → Seul

Party Status

• Seul [HP: 43/48][Energy: 2/12][Natural Recovery: +1 Energy][Keen Active: +1 BD]

Monster Party Status:

• Minotaur [HP: 0/45][DMG: 24][DEAD]

Battle Commands:

• Minotaur attacks Seul!
• ↳ Hit! Seul suffers 5 Damage!  
• Seul attacks the Minotaur!
• ↳ Hit! 5 x 4 Fad Edge = 20 Damage! -4 Energy! Keen Activated: +1 BD until next hit.

Rolls:

• ID# 37859 | BD: 9 (8 + 2 - 1 Mist) | MD: 10 | CD: 4 (Recovery & Regen Activated)

Edited November 8, 2015 by Seul