Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 14 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said: Kealie flicked her morningknife at the creature, suddenly very nervous. Hey, get off the path into those trees and there’s a thicket. You might be able to lose it there. Kealie relayed the info to Vance. “So… what do we do?” 2 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: Oh damn. Vance thought to himself. "Stay back!" He ordered. "I'll take care of this... guy. See if you can tie up the witch or something if you get the chance." The demon swung his sword through the air and a crackling wave of fire swept towards Vance and Kealie.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "Ah... snap. You're right." Vance whipped out both his knives. "Well, if you've ever wanted to learn to be a support caster, then now is certainly prime time to learn." “Support caster?” 2 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said: The demon swung his sword through the air and a crackling wave of fire swept towards Vance and Kealie. She jumped back and rain started falling. She became aware of a slight headache.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 First strikes were, more often than not, easy enough to dodge. Vance vaulted to the side and came up with a roll, subtly pushing out the air around him to make a weak force field. Knowing Kealie she'd be fine as well, but trying to fight against this thing and protect her at the same time was... somewhat ludicrous. Against this thing, it almost definitely would be better in most situations just to run. There was, of course, a problem with that. "Retrive Aether stone. Kill everyone." Where in the world did a witch like that get a leash on something like this? Vance started circling about the demon, staying clear of its attack radius for the time being. Though I've been thinking that a lot recently, come to think of it. Maybe I just underestimated her. Summoning a demon was one thing. Commanding one was another. No doubt this creature was the culmination of months' - possible years' - worth of efforts. And it was worth expending for this stone? No shot she's working alone. Vance had circled back around to near Kealie. Too bad she gave us the slip... though I doubt this will be the last we've seen of her. Well... unless we die here, that is. "Support caster," Vance said, half-guarding Kealie with his stance, "means a less offensive role in combat. Instead of hurling fireballs or hitting things with pointy sticks, you stay back and control the battlefield to be as advantageous as possible for your teammates. Your powers are perfect for that - especially if you do it subtly and make sure not to eat up too much of your own energy." Against this thing? Without any doubles training? It would be shoddy work at best. But Kealie learned quick. Surely her help would turn out to be invaluable at best. "Try not to do anything big and dramatic like that tree or the lava pit," he explained. "It'll drain you a lot quicker - not to mention you might stop believing in it. Simple things like putting a root in their way, smoothing the ground underneath me; stuff like that. Lots of people look past the small things like that, but it's really the most unnoticeable changes that are most invaluable to setting the terrain for yourself in battle."
Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said: “Support caster?” She jumped back and rain started falling. She became aware of a slight headache. 6 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: First strikes were, more often than not, easy enough to dodge. Vance vaulted to the side and came up with a roll, subtly pushing out the air around him to make a weak force field. Knowing Kealie she'd be fine as well, but trying to fight against this thing and protect her at the same time was... somewhat ludicrous. Against this thing, it almost definitely would be better in most situations just to run. There was, of course, a problem with that. "Retrive Aether stone. Kill everyone." Where in the world did a witch like that get a leash on something like this? Vance started circling about the demon, staying clear of its attack radius for the time being. Though I've been thinking that a lot recently, come to think of it. Maybe I just underestimated her. Summoning a demon was one thing. Commanding one was another. No doubt this creature was the culmination of months' - possible years' - worth of efforts. And it was worth expending for this stone? No shot she's working alone. Vance had circled back around to near Kealie. Too bad she gave us the slip... though I doubt this will be the last we've seen of her. Well... unless we die here, that is. "Support caster," Vance said, half-guarding Kealie with his stance, "means a less offensive role in combat. Instead of hurling fireballs or hitting things with pointy sticks, you stay back and control the battlefield to be as advantageous as possible for your teammates. Your powers are perfect for that - especially if you do it subtly and make sure not to eat up too much of your own energy." Against this thing? Without any doubles training? It would be shoddy work at best. But Kealie learned quick. Surely her help would turn out to be invaluable at best. "Try not to do anything big and dramatic like that tree or the lava pit," he explained. "It'll drain you a lot quicker - not to mention you might stop believing in it. Simple things like putting a root in their way, smoothing the ground underneath me; stuff like that. Lots of people look past the small things like that, but it's really the most unnoticeable changes that are most invaluable to setting the terrain for yourself in battle." Quote Who said she had it on a leash? (Redacted because I probably shouldn't share the magic theory until after the battle) Also Haly, what is the radius of the rain? Is it covering the battlefield or the region or what? The demon roared and flew forward towards Vance, sword held to its side.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 "Crap-" Vance blazed out with his energy, covering both him and Kealie with an incredibly dense cone of cutting wind.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: First strikes were, more often than not, easy enough to dodge. Vance vaulted to the side and came up with a roll, subtly pushing out the air around him to make a weak force field. Knowing Kealie she'd be fine as well, but trying to fight against this thing and protect her at the same time was... somewhat ludicrous. Against this thing, it almost definitely would be better in most situations just to run. There was, of course, a problem with that. "Retrive Aether stone. Kill everyone." Where in the world did a witch like that get a leash on something like this? Vance started circling about the demon, staying clear of its attack radius for the time being. Though I've been thinking that a lot recently, come to think of it. Maybe I just underestimated her. Summoning a demon was one thing. Commanding one was another. No doubt this creature was the culmination of months' - possible years' - worth of efforts. And it was worth expending for this stone? No shot she's working alone. Vance had circled back around to near Kealie. Too bad she gave us the slip... though I doubt this will be the last we've seen of her. Well... unless we die here, that is. "Support caster," Vance said, half-guarding Kealie with his stance, "means a less offensive role in combat. Instead of hurling fireballs or hitting things with pointy sticks, you stay back and control the battlefield to be as advantageous as possible for your teammates. Your powers are perfect for that - especially if you do it subtly and make sure not to eat up too much of your own energy." Against this thing? Without any doubles training? It would be shoddy work at best. But Kealie learned quick. Surely her help would turn out to be invaluable at best. "Try not to do anything big and dramatic like that tree or the lava pit," he explained. "It'll drain you a lot quicker - not to mention you might stop believing in it. Simple things like putting a root in their way, smoothing the ground underneath me; stuff like that. Lots of people look past the small things like that, but it's really the most unnoticeable changes that are most invaluable to setting the terrain for yourself in battle." “Oh, okay. I’ll try.” She focused on the battlefield, watching for things she might have missed. There was a small rock. Don’t know if that’ll do any good, but okay. 9 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said: The demon roared and flew forward towards Vance, sword held to its side. Quote It doesn’t cover a lot of area. She’s not focusing on it. Also I gotta go. Edited January 5, 2023 by The Halcyon Girl
Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 13 hours ago, The Halcyon Girl said: “Oh, okay. I’ll try.” She focused on the battlefield, watching for things she might have missed. There was a small rock. Don’t know if that’ll do any good, but okay. 13 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "Crap-" Vance blazed out with his energy, covering both him and Kealie with an incredibly dense cone of cutting wind. The demon crashed into the cone of wind, the air cutting into it's body. It limped back and roared, sending another wave of fire towards Vance.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 The fire was blasted aside, not a trace making its way anywhere near Vance and Kealie. For now this shield would hold against just about anything that demon could throw at them, but holding it forever was - by definition - impossible.. "Anyways," Vance grunted, "if I die, just run. Don't try to take the aether stone. I might end up using it on this thing... I dunno."
Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: The fire was blasted aside, not a trace making its way anywhere near Vance and Kealie. For now this shield would hold against just about anything that demon could throw at them, but holding it forever was - by definition - impossible.. "Anyways," Vance grunted, "if I die, just run. Don't try to take the aether stone. I might end up using it on this thing... I dunno." Quote What are the dimensions of the shield?
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 Quote The demon could probably hit Vance from behind or from the sides, but Vance could defend against that easily enough. For now he's just trying to talk to Kealie.
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 On 1/4/2023 at 10:43 AM, xinoehp512 said: Anikel humphed again as the trio arrived at the stables. "If you hurt one of mine, you'll pay in blood." Quote Annimus growls slightly, "do you think me capable of harming a animal that means me no harm?"
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 "You seemed quite intent on fighting the three of us back in the woods," Quendi replied.
Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 26 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: The demon stomped over to a tree and ripped it out of the ground. With a breath of fire the tree lit aflame. The demon flew above Vance and then threw it down on Vance and Kealie.
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 "You are not an creature that meant me no harm. You may have not meant me harm, but you meant the forest harm. All animals understand the balance and they all keep it."
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Wandering Wizard said: "You are not an creature that meant me no harm. You may have not meant me harm, but you meant the forest harm. All animals understand the balance and they all keep it." "We discussed this. If a cougar can hunt a baby bear, then a human can hunt a single tree." 7 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said: The demon stomped over to a tree and ripped it out of the ground. With a breath of fire the tree lit aflame. The demon flew above Vance and then threw it down on Vance and Kealie. "ACK--" Vance shoved Kealie out of the way and dove to the side, this time sliding across the dirt on his face. "Run! Don't stay still! Try to flank it!" @The Halcyon Girl Edited January 5, 2023 by Channelknight Fadran Oop. Forgor the other thing.
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "We discussed this. If a cougar can hunt a baby bear, then a human can hunt a single tree." 13 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said: "A human is never content with a single tree. A cougar can be content with a baby bear." Quote My brain is finding your sentance ridiculously hilarious right now.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 Quote My sentence is ashamed “We as a group of people were content with just the one.”
Going_North_cal Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 23 hours ago, xinoehp512 said: Accept the deal, the voice urged. What benefit would that give us? We'd be trapped. Hyron thought at the voice, glaring at the soldier, who was still holding Yerik.
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: “We as a group of people were content with just the one.” "Yes, you as a group were better than most. But you would have taken down more than one if I hadn't intervened, wouldn't you?" @xinoehp512@Channelknight Fadran
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 "Not unless we'd found more of that material, which I doubt would be the case."
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 "I am certain that you would have kept searching, since you found some, wouldn't you try to find more? What would stop you?" Quote Almost been double slurring the S's. Suppose that'ss what I get for switching quickly between fellowship and this thread.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) Quote Between Kaeni & Kealie and Fadran & Vance I’ve been quite caught up myself. “And then we would have taken those trees down too. People fell hundreds a day to build the most basic of homes, just to survive the wind and rain. Two or three is not many.” Edited January 5, 2023 by Channelknight Fadran
Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "ACK--" Vance shoved Kealie out of the way and dove to the side, this time sliding across the dirt on his face. "Run! Don't stay still! Try to flank it!" The demon flew towards the ground, slashing it's sword through the barrier towards Vance.
Channelknight Fadran Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 Quote its* "it's" is "it is." Its is possessive. To this day I'm not entirely sure why. ARID- Vance's concentration skyrocketed in the precious few instants before the sword made contact. All the mud he'd slid through hardened in an instant, coating him in a rock-hard clay. His arms shot into a cross over his face instinctively, guarding him with another burst of air. It wouldn't be enough and he knew it, but - The sword crashed into him, and the shockwave of force on force sent him flying. Vance was thrown into the foliage, smashing through branches and splintering a dead tree clean in half. The last impact sent a heaving cough out his mouth, but broke his momentum and dropped him with an awkward tumble into the ground. The shield of wind and earth alongside a botched landing prevented him from taking any further damage, but impact from the sword and that tree... Blood dripped down from Vance's nose. Looks like I'll have to use that thing after all... He reached over his shoulder for the staff. But it wasn't there.
Mr. Misting he/him Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Quote Hmm, the more you know. English is so weird. The demon made some sort of twisted laugh and turned to Kealie, sending a wave of fire towards her.
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