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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[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
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Amaya looked over her should towards Hono listening to her question of what Amaya's story was. She looked back at the crazed hunter infront of her bringing back out her rapier. " Well my story is more in two parts. "She spoke " I had parents for the first six years of my life, Living with them was the greatest time of my life. They were my parents, why wouldn't I love them. I gained the Manabeast I call Leone who is my guardian even if he is more set on listening to my cousin then me. I know he loves and cares for me but he is more like my cousin and does what he want without causing trouble. I am to blame for my actions further down my story to why he is more my cousin's then my own. But in a way, I am happy he has found someone other then me that won't let him be lonely if i am not there. "She said gently tightly her grip on her rapier before darting forward towards one of her her two opponents striking at one of them before side stepping a swing of an axe down before back pedaling to avoid a second swing. She spun on her heels to get a better angle before lunging forward sending a second strike with her blade to the crazed hunter dealing intermediate damage as she backed up watching the one infront of her. [break][break] "For six years, I had them, the family, my Leone. Then some intruders came into my home through my window. I don't remember anything just from what I see and read in reports. Intruders came in and somehow I gained the scar over my eye, lost both of my parents, our summer home, Leone was over their bodies fanning the flames away from them, who were all on top of my own unconscious body. I woke on the Main estate to hear the news i didn't want to hear and for awhile I guess you could say I was withdrawn from the world. From that time well I was taken care of my Jianyu and my Cousin Hania who was like a brother. Through his help he kind of helped me refind myself into this world without my parents. I gained many friends within my circle and once held the friendship of the vermillion heir Taiyo. We became friends and so much more for awhile till well." She spoke looking at the last enemy infront of her "I meet my mentor Sol Shinryu. We became something more then we ever thought and well...That led to a break up." She said gently unsure how Hono was to think of her moving from one suitor to another
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
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The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
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It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
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A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
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A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Squeak squeak... squeak squeak squeak. The cold rubber soles of Leonard's open toed boots creaked as he walked around in the cold. With how he was outfitted the cold wasn't really going to be the best place for him, but he did not want to take off the only thing that kept his dignity as a noble still somewhat intact. Besides, he was more than able to use his transmutation magic to actually heat up his mana skin. His own magical power was keeping him well comfortable and insulated. No matter the amount of snow, he would be just fine even when showing skin. At some moments he would need to trek through deep snow, to the point where the thing was up to his knees, but outside of the slightly uncomfortable sensation of wet boots, him and his toes would just fine. He needed to figure out how to completely insulate himself so he would not even need to deal with wet clothes or other things. Remaining in pristine condition would do wonders in keeping him happy and confortable in his outfit. [break][break] He had to give it to Sumire, the new outfit she did for him was fitting just right. It was also slightly lighter than his old one, not much that it would be really all that impressive, but it spoke leagues to her ability to do more with thread and twine. Keeping himself mobile was something that would be crucial to his battle style. Even more so now that there was a new power growing within him. It was a little on the crude side now, since he just awakened... but he would soon get the hang of it. Though he would need to shift his battle style somewhat. He used to be more on the ranged style, using his lava magic to trap areas into a fiery hellscape and deal with people from range thanks to his weapon. Now this new power was amazingly powerful, but it also made Leo aware that his range with it was much shorter. So much shorter than his usual that his fighting techniques would not be able to be used at all. The old ones at least.
[break][break] That would not mean he did not have some new tricks to test while he responded to this help call. He had worked his ass off ever since he found his new potential. He couldn't... quite fully control it yet since as of now it was directly fueled by his emotions and anger in particualr, but if all went well he would not need to even use it much if at all. If he were to be alone he could just ease himself into the heightened state that his mana put him in and try at the very least to control it a bit, but with someone else there he would not be able to do so without putting her in danger. Every time he had used up until now he just slipped into an uncontrollable rage and frenzy, which did wonders in increasing his powers but is possibly the worst thing ever when it comes to collateral damage and friendly fire. Not to mention that the more power he used and released the harder it was for him to keep himself centered. Perhaps the key to control was not try to keep centered but to give into it. Be one with those instincts so to speak. Only time will tell, for now he had a mission to do. Not a minute to waste experimenting.
[break][break] With his relic bow in hand and his grimoire safely stashed in the holster on his back, Leonard looked around for the entrance and signs of fighting.Wouldn't be long before he would begin to spot a couple of sets of imprints in the snow outside of his own. From the look, the depth and the size these were certainly from either younger mages or probably female magicians. Most likely the latter, since he did not know about any kid able to take on a dungeon like this one without being in serious danger. Powerful or not, a young magic knight would lack the experience, training and critical thinking to properly face the challenges a place like this would throw around. Hence, the reason to send him out to give further help. He had both the experience needed and coincidentally also a very useful magic element to fight against the bitter gnawing cold that was all round.
[break][break] He was there as reinforcements, so he would need to cover ground quickly to make sure the other people around would not be in danger. Thankfully, it looked like that was the furthest from the truth. He saw some bodies and other things that would indicate more people had been through there. That was a good sign, it would look like whoever was about had more than enough power to keep things at bay. Well, at least as far as he could see. Perhaps they had hit a roadblock and needed someone to melt through an ice wall or something like that. Possibly, but once again he would not know until he reunited with whoever was already inside. He knew the lady there the moment he saw her. Ravencrest and Royal Knight. "Greetings!" He called out, the light squeaking of his boots signaling his arrival far before his voice ever could. "Leonard from the Crimson Lions, Lava transformation mage. I'm supposed to be the reinforcements for the dungeon here. What's the situation? Everything good? Is there someone we need to take back to the city?" He asked her, tip tapping closer. He was already all good to go, but getting the bigger picture would be the best so he could understand what kind of role he had to play. For now he would keep his... Beast Aura a secret. Not something he'd want many people to know. Could attract too much attention and was largerly irrelevant to the dungeon he found himself into. [break][break]
Post by Amaya Ravencrest✾ on Aug 25, 2023 0:01:14 GMT -5
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[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
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Amaya watched the three enemies around her as she watched Hono having to leave suddenly. Why can't anything go right as planned? She shaked her head in annoyance steading her mind side stepping a strike of an axe as she positioned herself to seeing the three remaining enemies infront of her. She adjusted her hold of the rapier infront of her with her left hand as her right was behind her, ready to steady and assist her. It was then she heard a tap. She blinked allowing her thoughts to wonder allow with allowing her senses to expand feeling another has entered the dungeon. Who was it now? She was able to handle herself and would be fine. She didn't call for reinforcements. Did Hono send for reinforcements? If she did, they were quick.
[break][break] She could tell they were powerful and could hold their own. She focused her senses , moving out of the way of another axe swing as she brought up her rapier sending two strikes to one of the creature's torsos , ending it as she listened to their boots echo off the ice of the stairs heading up to the steps of the stairs. she knew they left a lot of bodies in their awake, but she wasn't there to play nice. She looked over her shoulder as she watched the replacement arrive. It was a vermillion. one of the younger cousins of Taiyo "Oh Its you Leonard. I am surprise one as busy as yourself was requested to assist me. As you can see, I am busy enjoying the lovely company of these enemies. Would you mind assisting me so maybe we can actually talk in private." She spoke back pedaling before ducking under an axe tossed at her. "Will you monsters calm down, it is rude to interrupt a lady when she is talking to her protector." She called to the monsters annoyed even though she understood the reason.
[break][break] these monsters were there for the dungeon's protection. they were enemies in this dungeon of abnormal mana. She twisted on her heels watching the two remaining enemies in-between herself and Leonard
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
[break][break]
The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
[break][break]
It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
[break][break]
A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
[break][break]
A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Leonard gave the other mage a nod. "I may have family troubles to take care of, but I am a mageknight. If the Lions call for a mission I can't say no. It is my sworn duty to see the assignment to completion. I'll be with you in a minute." He would quickly reply. He was then introduced to the wonderful company there to harrass them. Bunch of weird gnome things. He waved at her to take a rest as he stepped past the lady to stand in between her and the attackers. "Seriously... harassing a lady..." He mumbled, glaring daggers at the two. Without much of a tell, Leonard's magical power exploded outward, cracking the ground beneath him and quickly melting any ice in the near vicinity. For a lava mage and a senior ranked one at that, the sheer pressure exherted by the young man was impressive. Almost too impressive for it being just lava attuned mana. [break][break] "You ought-" He was interrupted by an axe thrown at him, a projectile he would quickly swat away. "To learn some manners!" He concluded, his damaged mana skin already flaring back up almost like nothing happened. In the next exchange it would soon be clear that not only the red haired mage was able to match the two opponents in speed but he was able to move even faster. While keeping himself between the Ravencrest and the enemy, Leo would immediately become mindful of the surroundings. He didn't need to avoid collateral, but he still would rather spare the young Ravencrest mage more trouble with these two. In fact, he should dispose of them as fast as possible. From the way he was set up, that should not be a problem.
[break][break] One of the guys rushed him while the other throwed stuff. Leonard was quick on the move, twsting his body in a butterfly kick to jump over the low horizontal slash coming for him and to keep momentum. That little shit was going for the legs. Smart, considering that from a look on the outside, Leonard's legs and feet were pretty much exposed. Faliure to take into account the bigger picture though, well, that was going to cost them. Like he didn't implicitly show that he was a bow users. Ranged attackers would be idiots if they did not train to avoid melee assaults. Even then, Leonard didn't just train to dodge attacks while in melee combat. He was a Vermillion. [break][break] He trained to possibly be at his deadliest in a melee. His whole family, or what was left of it anyway, did. The bow was just to extend his physical strenght out to further ranges. [break][break] Landing from the kick, Leo used his knee as a swiveling point to slide and turn around. Was he giving his back to his assailer? Why yes, Leo's moves were wide, theatrical and rather arrogant. At this point in time, after all that he had been through, he was no longer held back by his inability to do things or the feeling of being lesser skilled than other people. That did not mean jack shit to him anymore. He was fueled by one singlular drive. Sadly, the spark that ignited his fire had come with a heavy price given his family lied in pieces and his honor was down the drain. But even that did not matter at all. Nothing else mattered outside his new singular purpose: claim his traitor cousin's head and serve it right at Lavender's feet, complete with a challenge for the crown. He was done crying about or being butthurt about his lack of power. He was gonna do something about it. He would reach the absolute, unrivaled top. He would be the one above all. [break][break] Leo would be the next Wizard King by any means necessary or die trying. [break][break] The air whipped about as Leonard's arrow was released from the bow, slashing through the air with enough power and speed that the Vermillion didn't even need to anticipate the trajectory much for the thing to just slam into the enemy's head and killing them with a single shot. One down, one to go still. Without respite, Leo had to duck for the axe now aimed at his neck and push into a handstand with his firing hand and arm to push himself away so that he would be able to deal with the crazed axe waving midget hunter. He quickly discarded his bow and used both his hands to block the next incoming strike by grabbing the other's guy arm and punching him in the face to send the opponent recoiling back a step or two. A step or two was all he would need to wind up and get the guy good with one incredibly vicious kick straight to the temple, enough power to send the guy spinning a few times. From the impact sound alone it would be pretty clear to everyone there that Leonard was much more gifted as a kicker than a puncher. Not that his punches weren't good, but his kicking technique was definitely a league above.
[break][break] A second kick would be delivered, another incredibly mean strike that had the guy bounce into the wall rather hard. Man... it felt SO GOOD to let out some of his pent up rage and frustration on something. So good that perhaps Leo forgot there was a Royal Knight there with him as his mind relished in the pain of his enemies. The young mage would yank away the oppoent's weapon from their grasp while their were dazed and return it to sender. Needless to say, the hunter went limp and stopped moving. [break][break] For a mage as experienced as Amaya was, observing Leonard's mana skin would give her a few hints of what lurked between. Even unknowingly to the owner, the dark red mana was coalescing around his form much like how Pure Aura behaved, just for the few moments where he went toe to toe with his last target. Even then, it was too thick looking and too...wild to be pure aura. Not only that, but it couldn't have been a spell, given that Leonard's grimoire was still in its holster. Either way, it was clear that Leonard was harboring something really powerful within him... but from the looks of it, it was also something he didn't seem to have full control of.
[break][break] Leonard rose to full height, looking down on the guy he just dispatched. No Mercy for the Wicked, by any means necessary. That was his Oath of Vengeance. To set right that which has gone wrong. To punish those who have committed a grievous sin. That was what awaited the the enemies of Clover. That was what awaited Taiyo Vermillion and his traitorous brethen. [break][break] DEFENSE PHASE: Intermediate damage sustained.[break] Regenerating Skin - Mana Skin increased by Junior Rank.[break] Momentum/Track Star - Leonard's Speed is 13 m/s[break] Incoming attack at 10m/s - Avoided (13 m/s) [break][break] BATTLE PHASE: Phyisical Strike against Hunter 1: Junior Damage x3 (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 13m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO. [break][break] Phyisical Strike against Hunter 2: Junior Damage x3 (Herculean Strenght/Brute)@ 13m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO. [break][break] All Enemies Defeated.
Post by Amaya Ravencrest✾ on Aug 25, 2023 14:49:26 GMT -5
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[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
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Amaya smiled taking a step back to allow Leonard to tend to the enemies as she rested. She could handle herself just fine. She was fine regardless. She knew the rules and wasn't about to get a scolding from her cousin of her actions and handlings. [break][break] She knew almost every member of the vermillion family, with as much time as she spent with taiyo on the vermillion estate. She knew each of his cousins in and out of the magic knights and she knew of the family and their weird tree tradition she never understood for a family of angry fire bearers. She knew all their tempers and how most family functions tend to end up with someone or something getting destroyed in a heated argument or brawl. sheathed her blade folding her arms watching him take on the enemies as he was a true lion and a force of power. A true vermillion in every sense of the word. She watched the ground as she sighed " Leonard, please contain your lava. We do not need to be destroying the environment around us" She called over to him as she walked around his battle watching him take down the enemies with ease moving towards the exit of the next room " Right this way, we are nearing the end of this dungeon and I wish to complete it as soon as possible."She called over to him " We can also discuss anything you feel we must as I am sure you are not aware of my abilities or my placing on this battlefield as i am sure you haven't paid attention to your cousin's and my own relationship."She said gently looking at him over her shoulder as she walked through the door to the next room knowing they were nearing the second to last room. [break][break] Floor 2 Room 2: [break][break] The next room was a dinning hall. It seemed the spire had denizens at one point to share a meal together. many of the chairs held nothing in them and there were very few plates of frozen food left on the table as within some of the chairs were hunched over froze corpses of some people. dead with expressions of terror and fear on their faces. "Oh dear, what a cruel fate for anyone" She said to herself slowly moving around the table as she couldn't imagine what these corpses felt in their final moments. she assumed happiness being with each other and loved ones but the sight said it wasn't to end as that. She heard the tapping of feet at the door across of the room that held the stairs to the next floor seeing a ice spike blue skinned man in a business suit. she watched four elf guards follow after him as she assumed form reported that was the entity knowns a jack frost given the black ice staff that reminded her of hania's own black ice magic.
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
[break][break]
The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
[break][break]
It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
[break][break]
A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
[break][break]
A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Floor 2 Room 2:[break] Leonard huffed, quick to check himself for damage to his outfit as he moved to catch up with the other knight to hopefully put this dungeon behind them as fast as possible, as per her request Goon not even a spec of dust. Sumire would kill him were he to ruin something she had poured her all into. Hell, by all accounts, he was wearing a work of art. If anything he should thank her again for managing to maintain a noble look on someone who basically lost everything. "Lady Amaya, you wound me." He would quickly state, checking the string on his bow. Needed to be sure he was not pulling too hard or he could yank it off. "I am well aware of your magic. As I am aware of each one of the royal knights. You are someone I need to surpass. Trying to rise above without a little strategy is not conductive of the next wizard king. Knowing is half the battle, most time." [break][break] Then onto the matter of his control over his magic "I can control myself pretty well thank you. Quite rude to assume a mage of my caliber to be unable to control himself. I'd rather die than make those rookie mistakes. Perfection is hard attained, but I can still set my standard as high as I can. Pushes me to shatter limits this way." He would soon add to her comment about lava. It was not the first nor the last time someone was scared of him not being able to handle his magic. Hell, it was probably the crux of many transmutation mages. While he did dip into that destructive style when he was fresh out the oven with his grimoire, he had since shifted his focus towards other things and a more direct fighting style. He was there to trample everything his way with his strenght and willpower alone. No cheap tricks. No low blows. Just absolute power. Absolute superiority. "For your consideration, my grimoire is still in its holster, as threats of this kind are very much beneath the use of my magic. Not to mention, that hit from before? Haven't even felt it." Indeed it seemed that the young vermillion mage's mana skin had returned to full strenght, like nothing ever happened.
[break][break] Now then, to face the odds again. Four guys these time, guarding one bigger guy. He could cut the head of the snake, but perhaps it was best to swat the lackeys aside as fast as possible, so that they could deal with the main man without those elf thing cheapshotting them with some kind of magic. Not that it would do much. Leo had the elemental advantage there and he would be more than keen to show just how deep lava magic can burn when fueled by pure wrath and seething hatred. These people before him? Lambs to the slaughter. [break][break] "Shall I take the big guy or the other way around?" He asked the other mage. "Which target would you prefer?" It was a form of courtesy, asking their partner to take their picks of enemy in a fight. He was fine either way, since he already fully intended to bury the five before him regardless which ones Amaya would have him face first. [break][break] DEFENSE PHASE:[break] No damage sustained.[break] Regenerating Skin - Mana Skin increased by Junior Rank.[break] Momentum/Track Star - Leonard's Speed is 10 m/s[break] No incoming attacks. [break][break] BATTLE PHASE: [break] No attacks made.
[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
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Amaya watched him as she sighed shaking her head as she ran her left hand through her hair, moving her bangs to behind her ear as her soft ice blue eyes looked towards the ground " Leonard, As I appreciate all you are doing and the drive you have to surpassing a support mage like myself. I still wish you to understand one thing. You are a capable fighter and have the pride of the vermillion that have passed before yourself. However, I am not going to have you ruining this dungeon as lava no matter what is dangerous, not having your grimoire out means nothing as mine has no left its spot within my hanfu even with the spells that are within it" She said gently. He was a vermillion all the way through but his attitude was that of a Silva. something that was very above all others. Something that was going to get him in trouble by others. [break][break] She closed her eyes remembering taiyo and the vermillion she grew to know through him and his connections. She shaked her head before opening her eyes, glaring towards the ice made being. " You take on his guards, I will take on the big man myself as my rapier is more then enough to keep me alive." She said deciding he was going to let her lead as she bent her knees darting forwards. All she had to do was separate the big guy from his guardians. Leonard had a much easier time and abilities to deal with multiple enemies, unlike her. Her angelic wasn't attack base. She was useless without her rapier. Maybe at one point she believed that but now. She knew her own strength and had no safety nets. She was the lead in this dungeon and no one was going to say otherwise. [break][break] She watched the guards move forward as she ducked and weaved around them, using the ice floor and her momentum to slip past each and every attempt to stop her as she got close to Jack frost , ducking low bringing her rapier forwards from its sheath at her side quickly bringing it up, managing to get an surprised strike on jack frost for junior damage as she brought her rapier up pressing her hand against the dull edge of the blade blocking a strike from his ice like daggers as she held her place kneeling under the weight before pushing back , parrying him off balance as she stood up swinging at him getting another strike of junior damage on him before backing up. twisting her blade in her hand keeping her free one behind her. She kept herself aware of the enemies around her along with Leonard as she could only hope his aim remained true and it didn't fault or miss its targets.
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Combat Summary
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TL:DR:[break] Room 2: 0/4 guards slain[break] Dealt intermediate damager to senior health jack frost [break][break] Outfit:
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
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The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
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It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
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A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
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A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
Leonard started hopping on the spot to keep himself moving and ready. He listened to what the lady said. The old him would have agreed with her, but the new him could not. Weakness was what caused the Vermillion to fall and now he was there picking up the pieces. That was going to be an undertaking, given most of his family seemed interested in squirming in the mud as criminals. "So the four little frosty the snowmen. Very well then." He would quickly acknowledge, she had made her choice and he was going to respect that. "This will take but a moment." [break][break] He watched as she charged forward, avoiding the four small fries. Alrighty then, time to get to work. With a snap of his fingers, the ring on his left hand glowed faintly with power, causing Leonard's muscles to tense up slightly as he felt himself becoming much stronger. Since he was going against four different opponents he opted to play it safe and make sure he could bob and weave through their attacks without exposing his back to someone long enough for them to capitalize on it. Sure enough the four things would be quick to start peppering him with attacks.
[break][break] Leonard backflipped out of the way of a falling icicle and quickly weaved through other ice daggers trying to stab at him from the floor. They were using the environment against him. Clever, but slow. Under normal circumstances he would have just increased the air's temperature or used his lava to incinerate all four at the same time. He could not do so, given Amaya was already somewhat accusing him of ruining things with his lava. He had to deal with the problem in another way. It was definitely going to be slower, but he could still be efficient. [break][break] "So, you guys gonna try and attack me or something? You're missing all your shots." He taunted the enemies to keep them focused on him as he backed away, giving the impression he was struggling. In truth, he was simply creating space for Amaya to deal with the big boss without being bothered. "Come on! I'm right here!" He would add, sticking his tongue out and preparing to counterattack by brandishing his bow and pulling back on the string. Man he needed to thank Hania for the gift. Having unlimited ammo sure did wonders for attacking. Throwing himself in a slide, he slipped under a falling icicle and into position to release an arrow at the nearest of the four things. Attacking the closest target was always the best as they would be rather inconvenienced in dealing with him to dodge his arrow. Not that they really could. He moved so much faster than them thanks to the magical ring he was wearing. He didn't even need to spend that much mana for it. [break][break] After confirming that the first arrow hit the target, the second arrow would also be sent flying, which proved to be impactful enough to put down the first enemy for good. So the trick to this fight was to just stand clear of the ice and attack as needed? Well that was going to be much easier for him. He had a bow, he could attack from far further than the four snowmen, not to mention that he was moving way too fast for those little things to keep up. Time to get to work. While he was shooting at the furthest of the four, one of them inevitably would approach to try and skewer him with ice. Naturally, as long as they didn't attack in a group it was super easy for Leo to retaliate. He quickly delivered his signature kick to the guy's torso, the boiling hot mana around him melting clean through the guy. [break][break] The remaining two snowmen were quickly dispatched with a mixture of bowshots and more hand to hand fighting. A flurry of blows deliverivered swiftly. He wondered how Amaya was doing. DEFENSE PHASE:[break] Unworldly Paths (Item Spell) -23 Mana: +5m/s Speed, + Intermediate HP[break] [break] Incoming attack @ 12m/s - Avoided (18m/s)[break] Incoming attack @ 12m/s - Avoided (18m/s)[break] Incoming attack @ 12m/s - Avoided (18m/s)[break] Incoming attack @ 12m/s - Avoided (18m/s)[break] [break] Quick Charger - +45 Mana.[break] Regenerating Skin - Mana Skin increased by Junior Rank.[break] Momentum/Track Star - Leonard's Speed is 18 m/s[break]
[break][break] BATTLE PHASE: [break] Casting Limit 5[break] Physical Limit: 12x Junior[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 1: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 1: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 2: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 2: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 3: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 3: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 4: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break] Phyisical Strike against Snowman 4: Junior Damage (Herculean Strenght/Brute) @ 18m/s= Guaranteed One Hit KO.[break]
[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
[attr="class","persephonescroll"]
Amaya focused on her enemy at hand with a smirk on her face as the two stared the other down, awaiting for them to make a move. She made note of where leonard was going with her sensory, sensing him and the guards moving away to give herself more room. Clever and welcoming. she thought to herself before pulling her rapier hilt to her left shoulder with her right hand holding the rapier, her body angled to the side as her blade was pointed at jack frost. " Time to end this game. I want to go home where it is warm."She said to him before both of them darted forward, exchanging strikes with their blades. His missed her by misjuding her skirt and size as she in turn struck three times, dealing junior damage each time. She twisted moving past him before bringing her rapier up and down, sliding it back in it's sheath just as jack frost collasped. [break][break] "So sad that he had to go."She said gently turning towards leonard before beckoning him to follow " We should be near the end of this issue and this spire."She said with a smile heading up the stairs slowly to the next room. She could feel the heat, knowing this was the final room. She wanted to go home even though she knew she had some reports to write. That was going to take hours to do so properly.
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
[break][break]
The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
[break][break]
It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
[break][break]
A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
[break][break]
A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Floor 3 Room 1: [break] Leonard 's leather boots began squealing lightly as the rubber soles whined from the sudden shift in temperature. From hot to cold huh? Perhaps that was another way to protect the place. The only problem was that Leo was a Lava mage. If he could definitely use his mana to keep himself warm, he could also be more than fine in hot places. He looked at his teammate and wondered what she would decide coming into the place and dealing with the main problem that spawned that icy hell hole in any case. It didn't matter much to him, he would deal with anything with the same efficiency and brutality ha had already demonstrated. Who knows, perhaps this time he would be forced to use his magic for real. So far, he barely did anything with his grimoire. [break][break] "So, Lady Amaya, how are we going to deal with this final room? I assume the reason this dungeon exists is in here somewhere. Am I on underling duty once again?" He would inquire. At this point it seemed more likely. From the way she fought it was clear she was much more able to deal with single combat instead of multiple enemies. Naturally if there was not going to be any underling with a big bad evil guy, he would deal with the main treat himself. Not to be a downer but Amaya seemed tired, so it was clear that she did not possess as much stamina as the Vermillion.
[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
[attr="class","persephonescroll"]
Floor 3, Room 1:
Amaya continued her walk forward as she climbed the stairs, hearing her boots click lightly with each step as she ascended the tower. She could feel an increase in temperature but made note of the ice not melting whatsoever. She looked forwards at the bright red glow of the entrance looming above the stairway. She was happy to finally be getting done with this dungeon and going home. She was annoyed and tired of dealing with the nuisance of this dungeon.
[break][break] Stepping past the entrance to the 3rd floor. She stopped scanning the area as well as noting the sudden increase of temperature. She closed her eyes as her mana cooled and cloaked her skin as she opened her eyes as she saw what looked like a man standing in the middle of the room, wearing a red regal suit. His hair was lit up by literally flames and a wicked smile plastered on his face. It felt like they descended from a frozen hellscape to a fiery one within an instant.
[break][break] The room is a giant throne room with modern-looking amenities as if he was holding a political office at the top of the spire. It was certaintly spacish and too red for her taste let alone too hot for her to ever want to be in. Dungeons were werid and enspecially such a heat source not melting the ice spire is an amazing phenomina for sure. Her eyes took in the room as she looked for everything. To her she could see a possible exit, she didn't see any actual enemies other then the Red suited man. Why red, Why would anyone want so much red! She shaked the nitpick out of her head as she turned her attention towards the massive colum of fire. She made note of an item dropping down from the heights above, a hammer that was plucked graciously from the air by the man before watching him bow and his voice ringing of authority “"Hello to you lucky adventurers... My name is Mr. Sun. It seems you have made it all the way here to challenge me in hopes of defeating me for the sake of your country... that is noble as anyone would want to defend their country from a foreign threat... but it seems that you have forgotten one thing... or rather you had not noticed it until now. I am a part of the very thing that gives light and warmth to this planet."
[break][break] “Hello to you as well, unfortunately whether you are part of the sun and the warmth this kingdom has means nothing. You are a threat to our home and the innocents within it. I will ensure I have a hand to play in your defeat.”She spoke, adjusting the blade in her hand.
[break][break] “Very well then, Lets see who will have a hand to play.”He spoke, Summoning two Flaming lions like Golens. Amaya watched bending her knees as she looked over at Leonard “ I will only say this once. You do not need to add the Lady before my name. Just call me Amaya, I only care for formalities when it is necessary, here it is not. We are magic knights.” She said “ However I asked you to deal with the underlings cause you have the power and ability to take them out much easier than I. But in this situation It seems the underlings are coming after me so I will leave Mr. Sun in your hands.” She spoke Dashing away from Leonard as the golems followed after her in toe.
[break][break] Once she was a good distance she slid to a stop turning to the two golems. She moved the blade in a circle infront of herself, no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful, almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of 2 glowing red roses seemingly dripping with blood is seen. These roses is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Amaya twisted the rapier back before striking the tip against the 2 roses towards the golem to her left dealing a full intermediate damage from both roses combined. [break][break] Amaya continued her movement, feeling the second lion dig its claw into the side of her hanfu's skirt feeling a rip as it roared setting the cloth within it's claws on fire. She backed up feeling her skirt in shock at its damage." How dare you! I liked this hanfu!" She stated in shock. She continued moving back to a pillar watching the lion come at her. She watched a swipe coming at her head as she dropped down barely avoiding a swipe of the claws as she striked forward stabbing into the beast. She heard it roar in pain bringing up its claws as it stood on its hind legs as she jumped to the side avoiding a dual stomp as she rolled again to another swipe. thinking quickly she swung over against it's feet before bring the rapier sideways dealing another junior damage for a full intermediate worth of damage. [break][break] She laid there on the ground in annoyance and out of breath. her mana skin keeping her warm enough even with the cold aura it gave off. "Flaming Lion golems....Why Flaming lion golems..."She breathed pulling herself to her feet.
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
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The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
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It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
[break][break]
A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
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A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Tip. Tap. Tip. Tap. Leonard was finally given the go ahead to take center stage. He was grinning ear to ear. He had to go thank Sumire after he was done. The outfit he was wearing, which was supposed to be a copy of the other one he had back home proved to be even better for him than he thought. It was pretty well sown, tailored to a T and most importantly: It suited him so perfectly he was sure at this point he would have to keep it on. Naturally, it was in his best interest to not damage it in any way. He did not want the young seamstress to get mad at him for ruining such a vibrant and refined work of art. [break][break] "So Mr. whoever the hell you are. I'll be brief." He would say, defiantly standing right there in the open in a casual stance, not even looking at the guy. He was more interested in checking out just how badly those two fire lions were doing against the Ravencrest. They were promptly dispatched without much problems. He had no doubts that was what was going to happen. At this point, he was more than aware of Amaya's powers and her incredible agility in a fight. It was simply no contest. Well, for those things at least. He was pretty sure he could match if not outmatch in speed...were he to take the fight seriously. Yeah. Perhaps that was what he should do. Amaya did say she was getting tired and wanted to go home, thus it would be rude for someone like him to force a lady such as herself to wait and endure boring tedium and extra work. "Lady Amaya is tired and wants to go home. So, like, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Get on your knees and beg, or die together with your worthless minions in your silly itty bitty tower." [break][break] Perhaps the guy did not get the message, perhaps he was to pompous to notice the clear distance in their relative powers. The abyss that separated Leonard from him... for there is no fire that burns hotter than a Vermillion. Not to mention that only during hardships does a soul burn most bright. Leonard certainly had no intention to die there, let alone lose. As the hammer strike hit square in the chest, the mage did not flinch, did not move an inch. Barely even registered it. Upon closer inspection, Leonard had stopped the wild haymaker with but a single hand. Night enough effort was spared to just flick the thing aside and the guy off balance. [break][break] "No surrender? A shame. I guess I shall see what your insides look like." [break][break] The floor cracked and caved in the moment Leonard's mana pressure was unleashed in full, grimoire flying out of the holster to float at the ready. No half measures. Zero to a hundred fifty, just like that, deriving shockwave swatting the guy away. However, instead of the warm, usual feeling of a Lava Mage's mana Leonard's energy turned sour. Turned rather dark and vicious. Pressure much alike a beast's killing intent. A predator ready to jump at someone and tear them apart. Turns out having your family shattered and feeling such deep seeded hatred and seething wrath did wonders to unlock the hidden latent potential within someone like Leo. [break][break] "Beast Magic: Vulpes Celeritas, Vulpes Fortitudo." [break][break] To be completely fair, Amaya forbid him from using lava to damage the place. She did not say he could not use something else. Let this be a further statement of his conviction to reach the top. He probably could have kept this a secret, but no matter. His reputation didn't mean shit anyway anymore. Nevertheless, Leonard moved only after taking a moment to savor the veiled sense of dread that would wash over the target. He may not outwardly show it, yet it was for sure there. Leonard blitzed the enemy. A blink and he was right there. The guy tried to avoid him, of course, but armed with not one but two spells infusing power in his body there was just no contest. The first punch would send the guy bouncing into the ground and high enough up for Leonard's signature kick to send Mr. Sun through a pillar and into the far wall. [break][break] Leonard was quick to close the distance, kneel under the swinging hammer and retaliate. Sadly, the enemy let go of the weapon to dive away, which had the unintended purpose of letting Vermillion's missed blow punch a hole through the already cracked wall. Naturally, Leonard would adjust his tactics and would not allow any more of his punches or kicks to miss the mark. If the guy was begging now, or perhaps trying to negotiate it was too late. Alea Iacta Est and his life was forfeit. What followed was a rather swift beatdown, complete with Leonard abandoning his arrow flinging ways to appropriate himself with Mr, Sun's weapon to add insult to fatal injury. [break][break] It all ended pretty quick, perhaps just a little later than when Amaya had completed her own fight with the lions. Leonard was standing above a broken, barely squirming thing. He raised the weapon in his hand up high, ready to hammer the guy's face into the ground for good if not interrupted. [break][break] DEFENSE PHASE:[break] Unworldly Paths (Item Spell) -12 Mana: +5m/s Speed, + Intermediate HP Maintained.[break] [break] Incoming attack @ 20m/s - Taken. 5/2 Junior Damage[break] [break] Quick Charger - +45 Mana.[break] Regenerating Skin - Mana Skin increased by Junior Rank.[break] Momentum/Track Star - Leonard's Speed is 18 m/s[break]
[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
[attr="class","persephonescroll"]
Amaya dusted herself off, shaking her sleeves and hanfu itself to getting any shavings of ice from within it. She watched the skirt of her hanfu as she sighed " Man I was liking this hanfu as well." She muttered looking at the damage in idle thought. She love her dresses, she had a look to continue holding as it was just that. She can only imagine what she was going to feel like once she got back home. Her body was going to be sore when preparing the report as it would be giving time to relax. She was going to enjoy going home and getting a nice warm bath and rest till she gets dragged out on a mission or another dungeon.
[break][break] She stretched before looking over at Leonard watching the tank of a tiny vermillion. She watched the sight before her as she sheathed her rapier, securing it at her waist. She closed her eyes taking a deep breath as even though she and taiyo were broken up, just seeing his family brought back memories of them both. She spent weeks recovering from the break up with Hinota on the Yuiee estate. She put in so much time and effort to refinding herself, refinding her magic. She shaked her head calming her thoughts.
[break][break] Well that was until she heard his words to Mr. Sun. Her eyes shot open as she was in shock. his demeanor, his fighting style. he was becoming like a predator, toying with its prey. She balled up her fist tightly watching the display. No this can't be what the vermillion were really like. Taiyo was never like this, Leona was but that lady was a feral cat that attempted to live a normal life. Even Ostanda was quiet and seemingly annoyed with any attention, but even she wasn't like this right? Amaya wasn't sure how to feel. This was a different view from the vermillion she had once knew to the family that was his family. Was she so blind to this monstrous side of the family?
[break][break] She shaked her head moving quickly towards Leonard calling out "Leonard! That is enough! Restrain yourself this instant!" She called in an attempt to distract his attention to herself. Even if Leonard could easy take her out on many different fronts. She was not about to allow his actions to go unnoticed. Hania would absolutely be livid upon this act if she allowed Leonard to continue without interference. "I do not care how you feel or how your magic makes you. You are a magic knight, not a rogue and definitely not a monster. So contain your fiery passion and have some humanity." She spoke getting between him and Mr. Sun. " You have done enough to him, you are to stand down." She spoke raising her hand up keeping it infront of the hammer while keeping herself in between him and the monster.
[break][break] While she stood strong and sound between him and the dead Mr. Sun. Her body language spoke of authority along with the loud message she was not about to move unless by force. However her eyes were soft and disappointed "Back down Leonard. It is done." She spoke allowing her voice to soften reaching up with both her hands to remove the weapon. " He can't harm anyone anymore. Focus on me, only focus my voice." She spoke trying to get him back to reality. He was a predator and he truly has lost it. This was worrying to Amaya. She got the weapon away from him tossing it aside, hearing the hammer skid across the icy floor to the pit of fire. This was something she was going to have to report to Hania about this issue as he was Leonard's Vice captain and this was something that needed addressed and tended to as to her, he was a loose cannon and she could only imagine what could happen if him and Taiyo went at it. She was sure that was most likely going to be the outcome of the vermillion, who it was that was going to exchange blows with Taiyo.
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Combat Summary
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TL:DR:[break] 2/2 flaming lions defeated Mr sun defeated [break][break] Outfit:
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
[break][break]
The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
[break][break]
It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
[break][break]
A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
[break][break]
A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
[attr="class","silasreescroll"] Perhaps he did let go of himself a little too much, mostly because Amaya seemed more worried about the main bad guy than him. Snapping out of the fog of war, Leonard did not fight to retain the hammer. It was a crude weapon, one that he was using out of necessity. Bows are hardly useful in single fights while in an enclosed room. He allowed the other knight to just grab the thing and toss it away. [break][break] "As you wish, Lady Amaya." He would say, finally lucid enough to realize that he had already beaten the fire guy or whatever his name was, Man, such a disappointment though. He barely even tried. Though, he did have to swing the hammer pretty hard. He also had missed one attack, which was also a point of shame. He needed to be better to give the traitor and his entourage the lesson they deserved. Oh well, there would be more time for him to train even more. He definitely wasn't at the top of his power yet. So much untapped potential. Especially now that he had his new magic...which could probably do with a little refining. On power though he was pretty much spot on. Though a sprinkle more doesn't hurt. [break][break] With a wave of his hand his grimoire slapped shut and was promptly grabbed. It was then shoved into the holster on his back as Leonard checked himself and more importantly, his outfit. Good, not a scratch. Sumire won't be screaming at him this time. Now, seeing as the situation was a little awkward there, perhaps it was best he got out of the way for the other knight. At the end of the day he had done his job and he did not need to bother her any longer. Thus, the young redhead took a few steps backwards before spinning around. [break][break] "I... guess that's that then. I'll leave you to your final survey if needed, I'm just going to go back and report that the place has been cleared out and is ready to be secured." [break][break] He did not quite wait for her to reply, as the light squeaking of leather and tip tapping of his open toed boots punctuated the end of their conversation. Natually, he wasn't only going to report on the mission, he was going to analyze his engagements in his mind later on that night to figure out how to train and what to do better in the morrow. Perhaps he should give the lady some sort of salute, just to at least remain corteous in her regards. [break][break] "See you around, or maybe not. Not exactly a noble anymore, not like I can show up at banquets or other things." [break][break] With that said and the deed done, Leo was more than happy to leave the burning fire room and find the nearest exit to that blasted place. From cold to hot and cold again, certainly not his favourite dungeon run. Hell, he preferred getting mauled by dinosaurs out of time than spend a moment longer in that place. [break][break] Thus, Leo retreated, leaving Amaya to her own mind and her own devices. [break][break] DEFENSE PHASE:[break] [break] Quick Charger - +45 Mana.[break] Regenerating Skin - Mana Skin increased by Junior Rank.[break] Momentum/Track Star - Leonard's Speed is 18 m/s[break]
[attr="class","persephonequote"] ❝I'll gather these fallen flowers
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The hope, discarded and broken, I'll join them where they can meet
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[attr="class","persephonequote"]A wish, together I'll set them free❞
[attr="class","persephonescroll"]
Amaya expected a rebutle, a fight, something. No. he just listened and back down with the word of " Lady Amaya". What was going on with the vermillion? Why are they so unhinged and willing to go off the deep end only to then snap back to reality and fall inline with a small order of concern?
[break][break] Amaya sighed looking at the body of mr sun as she listened to leonard breaking from their akward moment of silence. She didn't need to acknowledge anything he said. While he didn't seem to care about appereance or standing, at the same time he seemed to. As if needing a way of guidance.
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I am sorry Leonard...I can't help your family even if I could. She thought to herself shaking her head as she waited till it was the dead silence. She just wanted to go home and deal with paperwork and the worrying conversation with Hania, cause while she knew he would read her report. He can deal with it much swifter with a verbal report.
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She looked around the room on more time before leaving for the exit, heading out into the cold and back to the coral peacock base to tend to paperwork.
“There is always a danger that comes with beauty.”
[break][break]
The nobles residing within a young king’s court didn’t know the danger of those words until an unknown exotic young lady walked into the royal palace and bowed before their king. Her locks were like liquid gold, her skin perfect like the most beautiful white marble, and her lips were as red as the magical roses that only bloomed once a year, at midnight. Her mannerisms were pristine, and her beauty found her a place within the hearts of all men, even the king. He became cold, and cruel, only cared for the mysterious lady and gave her everything she wanted. He even went to war for her because she wanted the neighboring kingdom's riches.
[break][break]
It was a long, brutal nonsensical trench war. No side was winning, and despite the fact that the king’s armies were tired and lacking in resources, he pushed them to continue. This once noble and respected ruler eventually came to be known as the mad king. A conspiracy took place, where the sister of the mad king went to the neighboring kingdom, begging him to end the war. He did. in a single day, the dragon emperor's and his council swept through the kingdom, letting the unhappy peasants deal with their king as they wished. The mysterious lady who had started the conflict in the first place appeared before the dragon emperor the very next day, with that same bow, those same golden locks, and those same luscious lips.
[break][break]
A seduction that should’ve worked but didn’t. The sister of the late king had warned the dragon emperor of the woman who turned her once great and beloved brother into a mad tyrant. He let the woman remain in his grand temple but showed no interest in her. Not until she started attempting to tempt the members of his council to betray him. The dragon emperor’s punishment was swift and harsh. He turned to the strongest magician he had in his court and asked them to curse the lady to suffer forever in her pining for all the world’s power and riches. her form, he found the next morning in the council room.
[break][break]
A long, thin and light rapier that always appeared to be perfect in every visual way, only those that bother to touch it find that there's blood along the blade, while still bright red and fresh-looking, is completely dried down (and also impossible to remove.) A single beautiful red rose sprouts from where the feathered hilt meets the blade, one that only fully opens its petals once the blade tastes blood. The blade only welcomes a woman as its master, as to this day all men that have ever touched it have gone mad after receiving large cuts from both the hilt and blade.[break][break]
The accepted owner of the Lady of Madness naturally attains the Apex Predator Perk while wielding them.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from bottom left to top right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. From the circle what appears in the shape of a glowing red rose seemingly dripping with blood is seen. This rose is the same size as the average long-stemmed red rose. Striking the tip of the rapier against it sends it towards its intended victim allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns. With the use of the ammo rules, additional bloody roses can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from top left to bottom right in a swift diagonal motion to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. As the circle is broken it almost appears to change into two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white petals of light remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their speed slightly by 2 m/s. The red rose petals of light cluster, however, follow the initial strike of the blade and moves to be almost like an arc that is 3m wide and about half an inch in height allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.
The mistress of the blade moves the blade as if to create a circle in front of them no bigger than the average dinner plate and then slices it from the top left to the middle right of the circle and from there goes diagonal to the bottom left in a swift motion before moving the blade to the center bottom to the very top of the circle to activate this spell. Unlike most light this would look beautiful almost entrancing as at first glance it seems perfectly pure and white it is only when the circle is broken the facade falls and the blood red of the light is shown for what it truly is. The circle burst into what can be described as two small clusters of rose petals made of light one white and the other blood red. The white light petals, however, seem to have what appear to be blood-like droplets made of light on the petals, these petals remain around the rapier's mistress increasing their strength by 1/2 junior rank. The red light petals also appear to have red blood-like light droplets falling from them. Thrusting the blade towards the enemy will send the ping-pong ball-sized cluster allowing for it to deal junior-rank damage and minor second-degree burns to its potential victims. With the use of ammo rules, additional red petal clusters can be created.