In this world, Magic is Everything. All people, all races, are granted with the power to perform mystical and magical feats via grimories, mystical tomes granted to each and every child on their 15th birthday. Those blessed by the mana can have their names written down in legend.
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Artemis would slowly make her way towards the small clearing beside the Green Mantis base. It was big enough to spar, but small enough to make sure that Artemis did not go overboard. Her spells were quite destructive, after all. The power behind them was now akin to a Vice Captain’s or in some cases, a Captain’s. This meant that even her more weaker spells had been powered up just because of how potent her mana had become. It was a phenomenon that she had observed throughout the different sparring sessions she had with the members of the Green Mantis Magic Knights Squad.[break][break]
“Power…”[break][break]
Power was something she had been striving for the past few years. It had been her goal to become to most powerful Magic Knight within the Green Mantis, surpassing even the current Captain, Barron “Hannibal” Castle, and finally taking over. Her goal was to rebuild the Green Mantis to be the Magic Knights Squad it was supposed to be. Not criminal, but ruthless. Not lawless, but cunning. Not a laughing stock, but a well-respected group. They were not the Golden Dawn nor the Crimson Lions. They were the Green Mantises, the Magic Knights Squad that did what other squad would not do; the dirty work. And, they were good at it. [break][break]
“Good to see you have arrived.”[break][break]
Artemis had closed her eyes previously, now opened them to the approaching figure. She supposed it was Alexander. Who would it be otherwise? Nobody else save the Green Mantis member dared step foot near the headquarters anyway, and regardless, nobody would recklessly approach a Magic Knight without rhyme nor reason.[break][break]
“Are you ready?” She would ask once the man had finally gotten himself settled. It was a spar where she would gauge the young man’s capabilities for herself. And truly, she was interested to see what he was capable of.
Post by Alexander Valentine on Jul 22, 2020 3:01:56 GMT -5
Showing up to the Green Mantis Base for the first time was of course a treat as he never saw the place before with his very eyes. After his meeting with Artemis and agreeing to spar with her as a proper rite of passage...although in hindsight was perhaps the dumbest decision he has made today.due to his previous experiences with her magic via a thief. Seeing that magic from the source is going to land him a few dozen bruises on him by the time he is done with this and he can feel down in his very bones.
He entered the place without much issue as he kept his usual demeanor sound. He can hear his vice captain welcome him as she stood in the clearing in her usual manner. Taking a deep breath and taking a ready stance he looked at Artemis with a determined look in his eyes as he readies his grimoire.
“Im as ready as I can be, Vice Captain. Just be gentle on the face”, He replied as lightning began to crackle around his body as he looked at her dead on. He wasn't the type to plan out his strikes but it was better safe than sorry. That's even if he was able to land a strike in the first place but one can be hopeful.
Artemis would watch the man make his way towards her. She knew that this fight was one sided. However, she also wanted to test out the capabilities of her own members. She had not been present when he had been fighting the Copy Mage, and Artemis had only been briefed of what had happened. She had been dealing with the fallout of the arrest of the two rogues, having been one of the people who had stopped the projectile from hitting the Captain’s podium. From what she had heard, however, her spells had been used quite liberally. Of course, the young woman would not know how to properly utilize the water spells. It was her own, after all, and the way she used it was the way she made it to be. Any way else was almost laughable. [break][break] “Get ready. Shall we start with something easy?”[break][break]
Her grimoire would be alight now. The pages would turn a few pages towards the very front of the book itself,landing on the spell that had been one of her more favourite ones. A classic, in terms of Artemis’ own history within the Magic Knights. She had been able to utilize the spell in myriads of ways, after all, and its versatility gave her the edge in battle.[break][break]
“Hyancinth.”[break][break]
Five blobs of water came to being. They would line themselves up perfectly in front of Artemis, before the woman snapped her fingers. The mana tether that she had connected with these golems would be how she gave them their orders, instead of calling it out. It made her more unpredictable after all.[break][break]
The five golems would start rolling towards Alexander, before they separated from each other, before converging towards the young man in a half circle formation. It was simple enough, and Artemis knew that the young man would most likely be able to counter the attack. How, however, was what Artemis wanted to see.
Name of Spell: Hyacinth[break] Spell Element: Water[break] Spell Rank: Junior [break] Mana Cost: 10 | 5[break] Type of Golem: Predator[break] Applicable Perks: Reinforced Golem[break] Description: Hyacinth is a water-made golem that is very small in stature. However, while small, Hyacinth is a very quick golem that is able to dart around cause mayhem and damage. They act as both a soldier and a scout for its caster, taking orders through the mana connection that the golem has with its master, since it is sustained with the caster's mana. It can also take short verbal commands that are simple in nature. It is 2 meters tall and attacks by rolling at its opponent/s. Artemis can create more than one golem using golem creation ammo rules.[break]
Post by Alexander Valentine on Jul 28, 2020 0:19:13 GMT -5
Alexander took a ready stance as Artemis got ready. Lightning began to crackle around his legs as he watched her use her magic. What came out of it was perhaps more simple that he thought as four water blobs came forth and lined up in front of her.
His expression as a bit dumbfounded but the display but then he snapped out of it as he recalled what the stronger spells do and he got ready. The blobs were converging towards him in a formation as he found the perfect opportunity to test out another spell he worked on before the exams. He pointed his fingers at the moving squad of water as he focused his magic into his fingers.
“Lightning Magic: LIGHTNING SHOT”, he said as he shot out arrows of lightning at the blobs as they were lined up like targets for him. He aimed and took the first shot at the blob on the far left and made his way through the line. But as it was his first time, he took his time as he shot one at a time. The remaining blobs getting closer did speed up his shooting set up as he shot a second one but then moved a bit away from the blobs to make sure they dont catch him while he was focusing.
“Vice Captain, why do I get the feeling these guys do some crazy stuff if they catch me?”
The caster generates a blast of lightning from their palm and fires it from a distance. It is not a favor spell for Alexander but it is useful if a situation presents no other option for him. Once it makes contact it does [Junior] rank damage to the target; the user can hold onto a shot until the right time but that costs additional mana to do so.[Junior]Ammo: For every 10 in control h
Artemis would watch as Alexander held out what seemed to be a weapon made out of lightning. Or was it just a simple lightning arc? She was not sure. Especially since she had not fought a lightning element mage for a while now. Ever since she started climbing the ranks of the Green Mantis Magic Knights, her enemies had become more and more complex in terms of their elements and their fighting style. Yet, a person’s element did not dictate their strength. Even as simple as Water, Artemis’ magic is known to be one of the more deadly in the Clover Kingdom. At least, those within the Kingdom’s Magic Knights Squad. There were others as well. Two of the Captains were known to wield the simplest of elements, Fire and Wind specifically. [break][break]
An element did not make a mage. [break][break] “Those golems will do some damage. I suggest you take heed and destroy them.” [break][break]
Artemis would move her hand, letting the rest of the golems lunge at Alexander. She wanted to see just how he might deal with an attack like this. He was outnumbered, but was he outmatched? Artemis had faith in the man. [break][break]
In doing so, Artemis cast her next spell. [break][break]
“Pleione.” [break][break]
Two water whips came into existence, one in each of her hand. She had better be prepared. Artemis had faith that Alexander would be able to break through and send a counter attack.
Name of Spell: Hyacinth[break] Spell Element: Water[break] Spell Rank: Junior [break] Mana Cost: 10 | 5[break] Type of Golem: Predator[break] Applicable Perks: Reinforced Golem[break] Description: Hyacinth is a water-made golem that is very small in stature. However, while small, Hyacinth is a very quick golem that is able to dart around cause mayhem and damage. They act as both a soldier and a scout for its caster, taking orders through the mana connection that the golem has with its master, since it is sustained with the caster's mana. It can also take short verbal commands that are simple in nature. It is 2 meters tall and attacks by rolling at its opponent/s. Artemis can create more than one golem using golem creation ammo rules.[break]
Name of Spell: Pleione[break] Elemental Type: Water[break] Rank & Spell Type: Junior | Attack Creation[break] Range & Speed: 40 meters[break] Mana Cost: 10 | 5[break] Stats Effected: Power +4, Blinds[break] Applicable Perks: Area of Triumph, Battle Knight, Apex Predator[break] Description: Pleione is a water whip created with Artemis' magic. The whip is used and sustained, and is used in physical combat and buff her power while in her hands. It also blinds them due to the residue water that is sprayed near their face with the lash the first time an opponent is hit by this attack creation, while subsequent hits do not apply blind. Artemis is constantly seen using this in a circular motion, able to hit more than one enemy if given the opportunity. [break]
Post by Alexander Valentine on Aug 8, 2020 2:07:29 GMT -5
“Of course they do that...its always the little guys that cause the trouble...”, Alexander remarked under his breath as his expression fell for a moment. He wasn't the fan of the whole sending little summons after him but maybe that was his bias talking from a bad experience as a kid where a few mud golems beat him down for his money.
“Looks like I have to show my worth here afterall…”, he said as he readied up his counterattack” he kept his brain in the game as he watched the golems come his way. Eyes darted around target to target as he saw himself outnumbered and cornered; however he wasn't panicked the least bit as this sorry loser of a mage does have some tricks up his sleeve as he waved his hand over his grimoire. “Lightning Magic: Lightning Road”, lightning began to crackle and spark around his arms and legs as he felt a rush of power move through his limbs as he narrowly dodges each incoming water golem that came his way. He made quick work of them with a lightning infused chop to their backs as they dissipated into their natural form.
As he stood in the center he saw his vice captain use another spell and out came two water whoops in each hand. Of course he had the instant instinct to not try and get hit by those things. He closed his eyes for a moment and clapped his hands as he got into a fighters stance.
“Well lets get this over with..”, He said as he dashed his way towards Artemis as he aimed to do a high speed drop kick to her chest. His magic is still a bit green but a few proper punches can give him in edge at least or at least he hoped.
Applicable Perks: Mana conservationist | Full Blitz
Description:The user imbues their body with mana and channels their element to give them a boost in speed. Their speed is boosted as their body starts to shoot off sparks of electricity. This is Alexanders secondary option for movement when his lightning cloak isn't going to be needed or is not useful for the situation at hand.
Artemis watched as the young man used his physical prowess in destroying her golems. He was faster, at least from what she could see, and the golems stood little chance with the way he was able to contrast and weave through them with his superior speed. The golems, Hyacinths in name, would be taken care of really quickly. Of course, that meant that technically speaking, he was now free to charge at her without the fear of being flanked by her golems. A smart first move, though not in this case.[break][break]
Charging an opponent who had a weapon in hand was always something that was frowned upon, especially since Artemis found herself staring at an unarmed man. Alexander had nothing that could go against her own whips, which would be his first mistake. However, she would still test him. She wanted to see if he had something in mind, after all. Discounting the young man would be a mistake. She had faith.[break][break]
“Are you sure that is wise?” She would ask in a monotonous way, tracking his every move not only with her Ki, but also with her latent sensory magic. “I suppose we will find out, hm?”[break][break]
With a crack of her whip, Artemis send it hurtling towards the charging man, one on each side. It would box him in, with both whips aiming for his ribcage. [break][break]
“I advise dodging.”[break][break]
The whips were not the strongest of her spells, but they would overpower his own. It would be interesting, however, to see what the young man had in mind when he made the decision to charge in.
Name of Spell: Pleione[break] Elemental Type: Water[break] Rank & Spell Type: Junior | Attack Creation[break] Range & Speed: 40 meters[break] Mana Cost: 10 | 5[break] Stats Effected: Power +4, Blinds[break] Applicable Perks: Area of Triumph, Battle Knight, Apex Predator[break] Description: Pleione is a water whip created with Artemis' magic. The whip is used and sustained, and is used in physical combat and buff her power while in her hands. It also blinds them due to the residue water that is sprayed near their face with the lash the first time an opponent is hit by this attack creation, while subsequent hits do not apply blind. Artemis is constantly seen using this in a circular motion, able to hit more than one enemy if given the opportunity. [break]
Post by Alexander Valentine on Aug 9, 2020 2:16:45 GMT -5
“I'd love to If I knew any defensive spells, captain!.”, He said as he charged in and realized he was about to get hit by the water whip. It wasn't the most threatening but it was perhaps his first trial as a green mantis. He wasn't a fan of armed opponents personally, needlessly complicated and always the type to use any passerby as a test dummy for their blade. Examining the whips as his first action as he stared at them nervously. Of course he calmed down for a moment as he took a breath of fresh air as he clapped his hands together. “Lightning Blade”, sparks flew and a construct appeared in the gap in between his hands. It was the most he could muster as it was his answer to dealing with armored opponents but his skills with it leave much for improvement as he aimed to slash the incoming whips of water. Quickly slashing at them as the sword was only made of lightning after all but it packed quite the punch.
He can hear the sound as the water made contact with the lightning and it was a light sizzling noise at best for him. But it was the best he can manage as he continued to defend himself as he charged in. Once he got close enough range, he attempt a forward stab with the lightning blade at her chest once more to see if he can score a hit of sorts.
Applicable Perks: Battle Knight | Mana Conservationist
Description: The user creates a blade of lightning that can be held by the user in question. It can be swung like blade and it can be even overlayed onto a physical object to provide some level of support. As of its creation, it can do [Junior] rank damage once it hits its target. All in all, its a sword made of lightning.
Artemis watched as the young man tried to deal with her whips by using his own sword. Lightning, of all elements. While the element itself was mechanically stronger against water in and of itself, spells are quite different and acted differently. At the end of the day, it was all about one’s strength imbued into the mana. The power that coursed through the spell itself. And truly, Alexander did not have the capability to destroy and even parry her whip. Yet, she let it do so. Why not? She had wanted to test the young man, after all. If this were a test, then he should be given a much more even playing field. So, why not indeed.[break][break]
As he approached, Artemis used her Ki senses to track the man’s movements. They were slower than her own, yet still fast for a new recruit. She could see why the man had been offered a spot in other Magic Knights Squads. The fight had been unseen by her, having had to deal with the troublemakers that had tried to cause some ruckus during the Exams. [break][break]
“Melee. Do you think that is wise?” Artemis said, before using her superior speed, pivoting to the side and parrying the young man’s arm. If he was able to respond, which was unlikely due to Artemis’ higher speed capability, he might have been able to dodge. [break][break]
Artemis would use her right hand and send a punch towards the young man’s rib cage, pushing him back with the force behind her physical attack if it landed.[break][break]
With whip still in her left hand, Artemis cracked it straight towards Alexander’s torso, hoping to drive him further back.[break][break]
“If you want to fight in melee range, you have to make sure you can overpower your opponent first.”
Name of Spell: Pleione[break] Elemental Type: Water[break] Rank & Spell Type: Junior | Attack Creation[break] Range & Speed: 40 meters[break] Mana Cost: 10 | 5[break] Stats Effected: Power +4, Blinds[break] Applicable Perks: Area of Triumph, Battle Knight, Apex Predator[break] Description: Pleione is a water whip created with Artemis' magic. The whip is used and sustained, and is used in physical combat and buff her power while in her hands. It also blinds them due to the residue water that is sprayed near their face with the lash the first time an opponent is hit by this attack creation, while subsequent hits do not apply blind. Artemis is constantly seen using this in a circular motion, able to hit more than one enemy if given the opportunity. [break]
Post by Alexander Valentine on Aug 9, 2020 23:02:08 GMT -5
Of...course she can defend well against his attack, Alexander pondered for a few moments as to why he went in for close combat knowing the power gap. His spells were second rate and he can immediately tell he had not made a single scratch on the lady. It was one thing to take care of some golems but it was a whole other thing to actually do damage to her. Maybe a part of him wanted to show off a bit but it seems the decision backfired .
His expression looked like a deer sensing immediate danger as time began to move slowly for him in his head. Alexander wanted to move his body and try and dodge the coming hit but he was too slow for her. He can see the hit make contact as he forgot to put up his mana skin as he was pushed backwards. It was a regular old punch but of course it hurt like any other punch. He let his guard down and was stunned by the display of speed. Bad habit of him to put down his mana skin as he was too relaxed on his walk here. But with pain came endurance as he rubbed the area where it hit as he took a fighting stance once again.He let go of his sword due to the shock as it dissipated as he was surprised.
“Noted...though saying that with your position is like asking me to fight an entire lake”He jokingly responded back as lightning crackled around his fists. “ I was never the type to use weapons...lets see how I do with just my hands”, he remarked as he dashed at her yet again. “Lightning Magic: Lightning Road!”, his footsteps increased in pace as he got closer and closer to her as he kept his eyes on the whips. He saw a few openings on her from what he can see with his normal eye as he attempted to punch her stomach and chest but hid his intentions by using a few feints.
‘Remember this is not a bar fight, so dont try anything underhanded against her...it’ll just look bad and dont show any weakness”, he said to himself in his mind as he kept throwing fake jabs and strikes to get her to open up.
Applicable Perks: Mana conservationist | Full Blitz
Description:The user imbues their body with mana and channels their element to give them a boost in speed. Their speed is boosted as their body starts to shoot off sparks of electricity. This is Alexanders secondary option for movement when his lightning cloak isn't going to be needed or is not useful for the situation at hand.
