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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 7, 2008 15:29:13 GMT -5
Five months ago, four Sorcerers - three Orderlies and one Guildsman, were sent to collect the Koros Säel - A mysterious powerful artifact was uncovered by the Sorcerer's guild in the Burning Desert. They never returned. A scout party was sent out to determine what happened, and they also never returned. Unfortunately, the scout party was led by valuable members of the guild - an Elder, no less. Saren Asentirus, Guildmaster of the Sorcerers, has decided to lead another party to try to retrieve the Koros Säel and find out what has befallen the previous Sorcerers. Finding any survivors from the other parties would be a welcome bonus, but the artifact is their main objective.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Fifty-second day. Saren Asentirus, Osthon the Guildsman, Kan the Orderly, and Sthrïf the Orderly have travelled past Adenwar, through Lebonwaith, crossed over the BrokenPeak Mountains, and now look upon the Burning Desert of Mordoc. They have made the journey quickly, even for Sorcerers. Osthon stepped forwards to Saren. "Well Guildmaster, we are now very close. Whatever happened to the other teams would've happened about here."
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 7, 2008 15:55:54 GMT -5
Saren nodded his head in agreement.
"The Burning Desert of Mordoc... The biggest most deprived wasteland in all of Mirawold."
The wisened Guildmaster turned his head to Osthon with a smile on his face.
"Might have been a good place to live, if it wasn't so hot."
"Kan! What can you see? Is there any sign of a scout or excavation camp?"m
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 8, 2008 12:28:43 GMT -5
The blonde-haired Sorcerer was looking at the ground, a little ways from the rest of them. He looked up when Saren called to him. "There are some old tracks here. Someone passed this way, but not recently. It could've been either of our groups, but certianly not Goblins." He started making his way back.
Something deep in the desert caught Saren's attention. It was something shiny, way far away. Perhaps it was the sun reflecting on something? Whatever it was, he couldn't be for certain...
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 8, 2008 18:50:30 GMT -5
A small glint caught Saren's eye, something shiny in the distance, reflecting the sun. Or a mirage from the heat, that was doubtful though.
"Do my eyes decieve me, Osthon, or can you also see something shining in the distance? Could be the artifact, or a goblin's armour. Although I doubt they keep it that clean... It seems very bright."m
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 8, 2008 21:39:06 GMT -5
The Sorcerer stepped forwards and held out his staff, aiming the 7 tips at the glint as if to confirm the direct position of the glint. "I see it as well." The two Orderlies approached to also look at it. [limegreen]"It doesn't look like Goblins; they travel in larger numbers..."[/limegreen] Sthrïf put in.
The glint disappeared behind what looked like a sand dune. They waited, but it did not reappear. "What should we do?"
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 12, 2008 19:35:05 GMT -5
"We head to it, so far the small glint is all we have to go on. And we haven't been in this desert long enough to start seeing collective mirages."
Saren contemplated for a moment at the best course of action.
"Sthrïf, scout the path ahead, we will follow."m
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 12, 2008 19:39:26 GMT -5
[limegreen]"As you wish,"[/limegreen] Sthrïf said, inclining his head. He began moving down the hill that led down to the foot of the desert. He vanished from sight soon after.
Kan silently looked at Saren for a long moment. "What now?"
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 13, 2008 14:45:38 GMT -5
Saren walked to the edge of the hill and observed Sthrïf decending. He waited for roughly half a minute before answering Kan.
"Now we follow. Sthrïf, is the path ahead clear?"
He said, observing Sthrïf's movements, waiting for a signal.
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 13, 2008 15:07:14 GMT -5
No answer... Sthrïf was now beyond earshot. Osthon looked down at the unrevealing plains. "He will inform us if there is a problem." Kan planted his staff firmly on the ground and began descending towards the desert. Osthon followed.
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 13, 2008 15:10:41 GMT -5
"Walk in his footsteps, and keep your eyes open... I sense something.... dangerous."
Saren set off towards Sthrïf walking in his exact footsteps. He checked ahead of him to see if he could still see the glint.m
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 13, 2008 15:29:38 GMT -5
It was gone. Sthrïf had all but disappeared. He was known for his ability to vanish. It was one of the reasons he was picked for this mission. Suddenly they heard a cry from up ahead. "That was Sthrïf!" Kan shouted in alarm. He raised his staff, ready to defend himself.
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 13, 2008 18:26:39 GMT -5
"Make your way towards the voice. But stay cautious of your surroundings."
Saren said, readying his staff. He looked around the surrounding landscape, to pinpoint anything unordinary or that would lead him to believe he was walking into an ambush.
It was clear that Sthrïf had encountered something... But what exactly could it be? Honestly, this expedition would need every man sent on it. And the loss of Sthrïf would not do well for the insight of the group.
"Sthrïf, are you ambulatory?"
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 14, 2008 21:46:42 GMT -5
Sthrïf didn't answer. As the three Sorcerers moved forwards, Sthrïf suddenly came into view. He was retreating rapidly, fending of fiendish blows from an armour clad zombie. Sthrïf's left arm was badly burned from elbow down, and he held it against his chest.
[black]Zombie Attack: 7 Defense: 5 Agility: 4 Burst: 5 HP: 30/30 MP: 25/30 Weapons: Scimitar (+3) Armour: Leather Armour (+2) Skills: Burning Attack - If the attack exceeds the defense roll by 5, add 5 damage to total damage.[/black]
Osthon Attack: 6 Defense: 5 Agility: 3 Burst: 1 HP: 40/40 MP: 50/50 Weapons: Staff of Demise (+4)[/color]
Kan Attack: 4 Defense: 4 Agility: 4 Burst: 3 HP: 30/30 MP: 40/40 Weapons: Staff of Demise (+4)[/color]
[limegreen]Sthrïf Attack: 4 Defense: 3 Agility: 6 Burst: 2 HP: 20/30 MP: 35/40 Weapons: Staff of Demise (+4)[/limegreen]
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Post by Saren Asentirus on Jan 23, 2008 16:55:28 GMT -5
Saren Asentirus Attack: 6 Defense: 5 Agility: 1 Burst: 3 HP: 60/60 MP: 100/100 Weapon: Staff of Demise (+4)
Saren raised his staff to his chest before pushing it forawrd at the zombie with all his might, channeling his innate power into it. A luminescant bolt of green energy flew straight from the staff and at the Zombie.
Attack 6 + Weapon 4 + "[dice=6]"+ 20 MP[rand=79121967809749765963195661346005940867590757092746709338112969667]
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Post by ~ Hero Nemesis ~ on Jan 28, 2008 2:18:09 GMT -5
[black]Zombie's Defense[/b]
The zombie turned it's head to look at its new opponets. It took a step back as the energy bolt shot at him.
5 defense + 2 armour + 15 MP + [dice=6] = 22[/black]
Resolution Phase 35 - 22 = 13 + 3 burst = 16 damage
Zombie HP: 14/30 MP: 9/30
Saren HP: 60/60 MP: 80/100
[black]The bolt struck him in the chest sending him staggering back.[/black]
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Osthon's Turn
Kan leapt to Sthrïf's side while Osthon moved in to flank the Zombie. He swung his staff in an arc, sending a streak of dark thunder at the Zombie. 6 atk + 4 wep. + 10 MP + [dice=6] = 22
[black]Zombie's Defense
The Zombie turned, swinging his scimitar to try to knock Osthon's staff aside. 5 def. + 3 wep. + 9 MP + [dice=6] = 19 [/black]
Resolution Phase 22 - 19 = 3 + 1 burst = 4 damage
Zombie HP: 10/30 MP: 0/30
Saren HP: 60/60 MP: 80/100
Osthon HP: 40/40 MP: 40/50
[black]The strike hurt him, but he kept his footing.[/black] __________________________________________
[black]Zombie's Turn
The Zombie jumped towards Saren Antirus with inhuman speed, swinging his Scimitar at his neck. At the same time, he jabbed his free arm forwards, trying to touch Saren's arm. Burning Touch. If the attack exceeds the defense roll by 5, add 5 damage to total damage.
7atk + 3 wep. + 0 MP + [dice=6] = 14 [/black] [rand=7215102954793284522014549626847943350415429421285328885691377656]
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