A Sorcerer's Weapon (Hero Quest)

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

Rissterus

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Rissterus had been searching months for this. The Sorcerer Xorthin lived long ago. 372 years to be exact. He was well known in his time. Well feared. He was a mighty warrior and a powerful magician. He played a crucial part in the Dwarf Wars almost three and a half centuries ago. And, most important, he wrote a very powerful spell book. This was what Rissterus had been searching for. And now, he was finally nearing his goal; Xorthin's tomb. Where he was, his spell book would be also.

Rissterus has ventured far up North, and is now in the highlands of the western border of the BrokenPeak Mountains. He is now heading for a secluded town in the foothills of the mountains. To Rissterus' knowledge, the town has been isolated from the rest of the world. Probably the only intelligent beings they'd seen in the past couple decades were Goblins.
It took him many pains and dangers to find the location of this town, but find it he did, and now he is almost there. The sun was going down behind him, and there was still no sign of the village.

Perhaps the Sorcerer was lost. Or perhaps the village doesn't even exist. Either way, Rissterus must choose his next action. Knowing from experience, the BrokenPeak Mountains are not a good place to stay after nightfall. And as if to remind him, a long wolf's cry pierced the evening air.

[Rissterus]

Rissterus' right boot fell heavily down onto a rock as he looked out over the vast slope of the mountain range. He was getting closer. He could feel it. Still, there was no sign of it, and he was nearing the location he had been told. He gathered his cloak around him as a gust of icy wind ripped through the trees. He looked up at the sky behind him to see the sun was gone. The sky was still light, but it would not remain so for long.

A wolf's cry suddenly was heard, echoing down the mountain. It was a long howl. Perhaps, it was on the other side of the mountain, and it could already see the moon. If that be the case, Rissterus would be safe from it. But still, if the moon was out on the other side of the mountain, than that meant night was fast approaching.

The Sorcerer looked out over the countryside below him once again. If it came to making camp, Rissterus felt he would be safer in the mountains. It didn't seem right, but that was what he felt, and he trusted his feelings. But that was only if he made camp. And he didn't intend to do that. He could travel during the night. Getting only few hours of sleep didn't bother him at all.

So Rissterus placed one foot in front of the other and began to continue on his way down the mountain side. If it became to dark to see, he would light his staff. The blue jem had often lighted his path, and he actually liked the eery blue glow it cast.

As Rissterus climbed down the side of the mountain, he remained fully alert as to any signs of enemies; beast or man. Or goblin.

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

Evening turned to sunset, sunset to dusk. Finally, night covered the mountains. Rissterus pressed on, his sapphire gem lighting the way atop his Staff of Demise. He could see eyes in the darkness peering curiously at him. A raccoon scurried across Rissterus' path, hurrying to avoid the Sorcerer.

Time passed...

Rissterus had come a long way in the past hours. By his reckoning, it was nearing four in the morning, but he couldn't be certain. He would reach the base of the mountain by morning if he kept this up. The long march had taken it's toll on the Sorcerer's strength, however. He was obliged to take a short rest stop.

After thrusting his staff into the thick moss, Rissterus sat down and began to eat a bit of his rations. Being a Sorcerer, Rissterus did not require the same amount of food and water as normal humans did, but it had been awhile since he had them last, and it would refresh him.

As his rest stop passed into minutes, he began to smell something. A strong smell seemed to be drifting up to him, and it took Rissterus a moment to place it. When he did, he grabbed his staff and prepared for the worst. The smell was the scent of fresh blood.

Rissterus' sense of curiosity didn't quite over-rule his sense of caution, but it was certainly close. He wished to find out what was down there, at the foot of that small incline. He extinguished his staff light and began to move carefully down the slope towards the smell. Besides, he thought, it would be better to know what was around then to attempt to run from it.

Then Rissterus saw what had caused the smell. A mangled body of a lean deer lay sprawled in the grass, surrounded by blood. He knelt beside the poor deer and examined it. It had been mauled and eaten by something savage. Rissterus dismissed Goblins instantly. They could not have caused such ghastly flesh wounds. These were made by claws and teeth.

Then Rissterus heard a low grumble behind him. Turning slowly, Rissterus rose, raising his staff protectively in front of him. Across the glade was a huge bear. It's mouth was bloody from having just fed, and it's claws still had red stains on it. It was the largest, meanest looking bear Rissterus had ever seen. It stood on its hind legs, towering several feet over Rissterus, and roared into the night.


Grizzly Bear
Attack: 7
Defense: 5
Agility: 4
Burst: 4
HP: 40/40
MP: 45/75
Weapons: Claws (+2), Teeth (+4)
Special Abilities: Deafening Roar - A terrible cry that lowers morale of all nearby opponents. (-1) to all enemy rolls. Lasts for 5 rolls.


((ooc/ Thank you Rissterus for helping me with this post. ))

[Rissterus]

Rissterus stood slowly, readying himself for a battle. Perhaps he could frighten the beast away. "Shirak," he breathed. The sapphire in his staff began to glow, casting an eerie blow glow around the glade. He hoped the great bear would be startled by the light and run. If not, it would probably anger the bear, causing him to attack. It was a gamble...

Rissterus
Attack: 6
Defense: 5
Agility: 2
Burst: 2
HP: 40/40
MP: 50/50
Weapons: Staff of Demise (+4)
Special Items: Golden Amulet (+3 to all Magic)

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

The bear drew back as the glade lit up. It looked at the lone figure standing over his recent kill. Then he roared again, dropping down to four legs again. It began to charge Rissterus.

Deafening Roar - A terrible cry that lowers morale of all nearby opponents.
(-1) to all enemy rolls. Lasts for 5 rolls.

As it neared Rissterus, it snapped at him with it's razor sharp fangs.

7 atk + 4 wpn + 10 MP + [dice=6] = 27[rand=97648950493575165069468057696391885343084508051916530453761538805]

[Rissterus]

Rissterus braced himself as the bear charged. At the last moment he spun out of the way, spinning his staff to strike the bear at the same time.

5 defense + 0 armour + 1 BXP + 20 MP + [dice=6] -1 = 31

[Deafening Roar: 4 rolls left]

Resolution Phase
27 - 31 = -3

Riss
HP: 40/40
MP: 30/50

Bear
HP: 40/40
MP: 35/75
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Rissterus braced himself as the bear charged. At the last moment he spun out of the way, spinning his staff to strike the bear at the same time.

6 attack + 4 weapon + 0 MP + 1 BXP + [dice=6] -1 = 15

[Deafening Roar: 3 rolls left][rand=98793795714976744093716630654989384508921653673916767406366081453]

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

The blow landed solidly on the bear's flank...

5 def. + 0 arm. + 5 MP + [dice=6] = 14

Resolution Phase
15 - 14 = 1 + 2 burst = 3 Damage

Riss
HP: 40/40
MP: 30/50

Bear
HP: 37/40
MP: 30/75

.... but did nothing more then swat at it. The bear turned around, it's nostrils flaring. It came forwards again and swiped at Rissterus with one of its huge paws, its claws extended like knives.

7 atk + 2 wep. + 8 MP + [dice=6] = 20[rand=5385415244117206028575987066497388188855142217737475450249047323135]

[Rissterus]

Rissterus gritted his teeth, stepping back.
"You fool bear. Leave now while you still can," he muttered. As the bear came at him, he swung his staff in an arc in front of him, the foot of his staff leaving a trail of black magic in the form of smoke. It hardened and acted as a shield for him.

5 defense. + 4 weapon + 3 amulet + 4 MP + 1 BXP + [dice=6] -1 = 18

[Deafening Roar: 2 rolls left]

Resolution Phase
20 - 18 = 2 + 4 = 6

Riss
HP: 34/40
MP: 26/50

Bear
HP: 37/40
MP: 22/75
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The defensive arc did not hold firm as it should've. Rissterus did not cast a strong enough spell. The bear broke through, it's terrible claws gashing Rissterus in the right arm.
He jerked away, passing his staff into his right hand. He pressed against the wound with his left.
"Your chance has passed, beast. Because you have injured me, I shall slay you."
He let go of his wound, resolved to ignore it till the battle was over, and passed his staff back to his left hand. The blood on his hand made the staff slip in his hand, but it was but a momentary distraction, and he unleashed a blast of magic seconds afterwards.

6 attack + 4 weapon + 3 amulet + 6 MP + 1 BXP + [dice=6] -1 = 25

[Deafening Roar: 1 roll left][rand=299314122175902647970054020368359655534057481812710281652240707]

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

The bear snarled at Rissterus. He raised his front paw as the burst came towards him.

5 def. + 2 wep. + 5 MP + [dice=6] = 17

Resolution Phase
25 - 17 = 8 + 2 burst = 10 damage

Riss
HP: 33/40
MP: 20/50

Bear
HP: 27/40
MP: 17/75

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The blast sent him to the ground. He rolled over and tried to charge Rissterus again, snapping at him with his powerful jaws.

7 attack + 4 weapon + 10 MP + [dice=6] = 23
[rand=825528926684389559255404324648775331859148924865017735296517010723]

[Rissterus]

Rissterus swung his staff around in an arc to create another shield.

5 def. + 4 wep. + 3 amulet + 7 MP + 1 BXP + [dice=6]-1 = 23

((ooc/ Blast! I was hoping for a four. ))

[Deafening Roar: 0 rolls left]


Resolution Phase
23 - 22 = 1 + 4 burst = 5 damage

Riss
HP: 28/40
MP: 13/50

Bear
HP: 27/40
MP: 7/75
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Rissterus clenched his hand, trying to ignore the pain of the new wound on his same arm. He mentally noted not to use those shields anymore. If they were to be powerful enough, they would require too much energy.

He retaliated by striking the beast on the nose, sending a magic shock through its head.

6 atk + 4 wep. + 3 amulet + 7 MP + 1 BXP + [dice=6] = 25[rand=464353488851739401653999247292581337773196750952428881035754770962]

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

The bear attempted to swipe the staff away.
5 def. + 2 wep. + 5 MP + [dice=6] =15

Resolution Phase
25 - 15 = 10 + 2 = 12 damage

Riss
HP: 28/40
MP: 6/50

Bear
HP: 15/40
MP: 2/75
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The bear howled and staggered back. He rose to his feet once he had recovered, somewhat, and looked down at the Sorcerer. It snarled at him, swiping down at Rissterus.
7 atk + 2 wep. + 2 MP + [dice=6] = 17
[rand=79117944546771461545972836737131778287562623878338955859658586193]

[Rissterus]

Rissterus held his ground. He lifted his staff up and attempted to block the bear's arm.

5 def. + 4 wep. + 1 BXP + 4 MP + [dice=6] = 17

Resolution Phase
17 - 17 = 0

Riss
HP: 28/40
MP: 2/50

Bear
HP: 15/40
MP: 0/75
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The blow sent a shock up his arm, but he managed to hold firm against it. He spun his staff, swinging it at the bear's feet. He drew energy from his golden amulet and whispered a quick spell as he moved. The sapphire at the end of his staff grew burning hot.

6 atk + 4 wep. + 3 amulet + 1 BXP + [dice=6] = 18[rand=3623032806189145455479445740307578903546045707347859039902348443]

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

The bear reached down in a useless attempt to grab the staff from Rissterus.

5 def. + 2 wep. + 0 MP + [dice=6] = 11

Resolution Phase
18 - 11 = 7 + 2 = 9 damage

Riss
HP: 28/40
MP: 2/50

Bear
HP: 6/40
MP: 0/75
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It howled as its feet were knocked out from under him. He rolled over back onto his feet and snapped at Rissterus with his powerful jaws.

7 atk + 4 wep. + 0 MP + [dice=6] = 12[rand=5073872300574714298347191782215949026893182734468505447556595793]

[Rissterus]

Rissterus spun away, easily, thrusting his staff forwards, striking the bear with magic once again.
5 def. + 0 arm. + 2 MP + [dice=6] = 12

Resolution Phase
12 - 12 = 0

Riss
HP: 28/40
MP: 2/50

Bear
HP: 6/40
MP: 0/75
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Rissterus spun away, easily, thrusting his staff forwards, striking the bear with magic once again.

6 atk + 4 wep. + 3 amulet + 1 BXP + 0 MP + [dice=6] = 18[rand=76990186734333840626137276444612100471802073172905606372697630122537]

[~ Hero Nemesis ~]

The bear tried to turn and retreat.

5 def. + 0 arm. + 0 MP + [dice=6] = 11

Resolution Phase
18 - 11 = 7 + 2 burst = 11 damage

Riss
HP: 28/40
MP: 0/50

Bear
HP: -5/40
MP: 0/75
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The staff struck and the bear fell forwards onto his stomach. It didn't move again.

Battle Over. Rissterus has won. His MP will be restored to what it was before the battle. Feel free to turn in battle for BXP.

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