Where's My Metal? (FFD)

(Written by LordMorgren Mar 4, 2007 9:06 pm PT )

HIM immediately goes to strike the Wolf, but Atma manages to defeat it before he is able to deal the final blow on the enemy. Coveting the dagger in his right hand, HIM gazes a disgusted glance at his comrade for stealing his kill. Had he been in the Northern plane, this would merit a question of unity and loyalty.

Quickly he put his thoughts aside on the matter, for this was new land and new goals had been set forth that must be abided by for the time being. A warm smile settled over his grin, and as he shifted his eyesight for a split second, HIM noticed that the newcomer was in a perilous situation. He had taken a mighty few hits, and the man saw it in his eyes that the end for the martial arts man may not be too far off.

Acting on a will to help his fellow comrade, HIM thrust his body in the heat of battle to further separate Dave from the battle and prepared a spell of curing to aid the man.

"Let this be a lesson to those who charge headfirst into battle... you are not alone."

With a few gestures of handmotion and a well placed touch upon his injured partner, HIM exhaled the warm sensation of curing from his hands and into Dave.

Round 2

GrWOLF : 1-Hit 13-Damage against Dave Mlinko

WOLF4: 1-Hit 8-Damage against HIM

Muteki: Casts Fire on GrWOLF for 34

DragonAtma: 1-Hit 14-Damage against PIRATE1. PIRATE1 is decapitated.

Dave Mlinko: 1-Hit 23-Damage against GrWOLF. The combined effects of Dave and Muteki have severely wounded the GrWolf.

HIM: Casts Cure on Dave Mlinko for 27 HP. A well-timed spell brings Dave Mlinko back from critical condition.

PIRATE3: Misses against Dave Mlinko

WOLF2: 1-Hit 11-Damage against HIM

[Four on four now and the battle rages on with Muteki out of spells and DragonAtma down to his final charge. Please enter your commands for the next round. Possible targets PIRATE3, WOLF2&4, GRWOLF]

[HP Update: HIM 27/55, Muteki 24/47, DragonAtma 29/58, Dave Mlinko 37/61]

(Written by muteki Mar 5, 2007 3:50 pm PT )

Though he has a fair amount of intelligence, Muteki lacked in logic and common sense. He was not the type to let his target get away unless something major were to happen mid-battle, regardless of how futile it may be.

(Written by Lord Morgren Mar 5, 2007 4:25 pm PT)

The battle raged on inside of the Time Lord's ever flowing stream of endless tide. The mana was still present in HIM's system and he noticed the party was once again engaging in a fight that only recently turned in their favor. The spells energy coursed through the veins and bid him glance in the direction opposite the other guests.

With his cold dark eyes, HIM saw one single Pirate now stood on the outskirts, preparing to engage the nearest foe it saw. Reaching to the right side of his belt he clasped the sheath and produced the dagger once more, and leaped towards the Pirate with speed and elegance. A mild grin appeared on his face, and his lips parted to reveal words of wisdom to the man he would lay to rest this day.

"Time for you to pay the Reaper his due.... and I doubt he likes tuna on bread."

HIM outstretches the right arm and slashes in the Pirates direction, letting the fleeting mana guide his movements as he hopefully struck the fatal mark.

fsablazingsoul: [Excellent story as always]

Round 3

GrWOLF: 1-Hit 21-Damage against DragonAtma

WOLF2: Misses against Dave Mlinko

Muteki: 1-Hit 11-Damage against GrWOLF. The gray wolf can barely stand up.

PIRATE3: 1-Hit 10-Damage against HIM

Dave Mlinko: 1-Hit 17-Damage against WOLF4. WOLF4 is gushing vital fluids.

HIM: 1-Hit 16-Damage against PIRATE3. The mana courses from HIM's outstretched dagger into the unfortunate pirate.

WOLF4: 1-Hit 7-Damage against HIM

DragonAtma: 1-Hit 11-Damage against WOLF2. Terminated.

Three wounded enemies stare back at our four adventurers, three of which have blood flowing from their wounds. The enemies fight on as bravely as the adventurers.

Round 4

Muteki: Misses against WOLF2

WOLF4: Misses against HIM

DragonAtma: Casts Fire on GrWOLF for 22. Terminated.

Dave Mlinko: 1-Hit 19-Damage against WOLF4 Terminated.

Victory: Party members gain 166 experience and 43 gold

[Akin to Dragon Warrior, I will tabulate level ups back in town once quests are completed.]

[HP Update: HIM 10/55, Muteki 24/47, DragonAtma 8/58, Dave Mlinko 37/61]

Following your grueling battle against the pirates and wolves, you each pick up as much ore as you can possibly carry and begin to make your way back to town. You silently make your way back to the mine entrance, thinking of your fellow adventurers and their contributions in this quest. It's about time to wrap this one up and visit the smith for some upgrades.

As you exit the cave, you find five imps picking at the corpses of the wolves you slaughtered earlier. They look up at you and draw their weapons as you drop your ore to fight.

muteki: DEATH TO ALL Imp2s!!!

Round 1

Muteki: 1-Hit 5-Damage against IMP2.

Dave Mlinko: 1-Hit 18-Damage against IMP5. The imp dies in fits of twitching agony.

DragonAtma: 1-Hit 5-Damage against IMP1.

IMP3 : 1-Hit 1-Damage against Muteki

IMP4 : 1-Hit 4-Damage against HIM

IMP2 : Misses against Muteki. The imp cannot focus after Muteki stabs him.

HIM: 1-Hit 5-Damage against IMP1. HIM finishes the imp DragonAtma wounded.

Three imps are left standing, one badly wounded. They know now they made a mistake by not fleeing from you.

Round 2

DragonAtma: 1-Hit 4-Damage against IMP3

IMP2: Misses against Muteki

Muteki: Misses against IMP2. Muteki and IMP2 are locked onto one another.

Dave Mlinko: 1-Hit 16-Damage against IMP4. Terminated.

HIM: 1-Hit 6-Damage against IMP3. Terminated

Round 3

DragonAtma: 1-Hit 9-Damage against IMP2. Terminated.

Victory: Party members gain 15 experience and 7 gold

With a heavy load of ore, you return to the city and the weapon shop owner. "Thankee, kiddo. With this 'ere metal, I kin make four items. Pick'em wisely. Iffen ya need more metallics, ye need to go back to the mines for more ore." With that said, he hands you a list of possible items -- a rapier, a chainmail, and an iron hammer. Each of you can pick one item and the recipient for that item. Of the members of your group, only the red mage benefits from this and they can equip rapiers and chain mails.

The smithy accepts DragonAtma's and Muteki's requests and goes into the back room to … hammer out the details. He returns a short while later and procures two chain mails. DragonAtma happily adorns his while Muteki respectfully hands the chainmail he requested to HIM.

Muteki then tips his straw hat and wanders over to the inn for some shuteye.

(Written by LordMorgren)

HIM approaches the Smith and requests a Rapier to be made for himself, then goes to the INN for resting while the Smith completes the tasks. Upon awakening from a good nights rest, he returns to the Smith and is informed that a suit of Chain Mail armor was made in his name by his comrade Muteki, and he accepts both items and equips them. At this time, HIM recalls the gold that was given to purchase the CURE spell, and he happily returns the favor and gives Dave the approximate 45 Gold, leaving himself with 20 Gold.

"I'd just like to say thank you to Muteki for the piece of armor. Also if we combine some gold, I will be able to purchase another spell that would hopefully benefit us in the near future. A spell of Sleep would be very useful when encountering a group of enemies.... unless we engage in a mostly undead battle I mean. If we are going to the swamps, which we should, then I believe it will be invaluable to all of us."

HIM will listen to everybody on the matter at hand, and decide to follow them when they leave for the swamp area and possibly purchase the needed spell if the funds are provided.