Post by Jin Zhongli on Apr 20, 2024 18:54:28 GMT -5
Jin Zhongli
Observation was key in situations like this, based on how little he knew about his enemies every move they made he could learn more about them. Jin believed and was taught that whenever he couldn't rely on power, nothing overcomes skill and a sound mind. He knew this enemy was more powerful in out right force, and had the advantage of the area working in their favor. But he still believed they would be able to overcome them, he also believed himself to be the most dangerous person in this forest.
Despite all his talents, skills, and abilities Jin's biggest flaw a constant reminder from his mother is his own ego. He thought himself to be one of the most dangerous beings in all of Clover if not the world, and there was no challenge or enemy that couldn't kill. For the most part of his life this thought went unchallenged. Even when faced with enemies or targets that were stronger than him at the moment, in the end their heads will roll to his feet. And until this moment he believed that would be the fate of all the daemons in this forest.
While he wasn't betting on all his set ups hitting their mark, he was a little shocked to see how easily they cancelled them out. They could see and sense his markers, also had enough power to cancel them out. The daemons gave him some praise though it felt like mocking for figuring out such a hidden flaw in such a quick amount of time. He was unaffected by their mocking though, not even reacting to them wanting to make him a pet. He had to admit though he was impressed, but they got a nice amount of information about them
But it seemed like none of that would matter, as the anticipated arrival of the wraith like daemon had made it's appearance and ignored the group entirely going straight for the Daemons. It did seem like Amaya's idea of wanting to make use of it for their advantage, came to fruition. But the way it took care of the daemons made Jin rethink everything. It killed them so easily and so effortlessly, as if it wasn't a challenge to him at all. Jin prided himself in his observation skills, he did not see this coming. But there was a moment here that Elysi provided for Jin.
The rogue had seen enough here already, the daemons, the wraith, the monsters. Jin was never here to save lives, or be a hero he was here to gather intel on being he had never encountered before. He gathered the information he wanted from this place and it's invaders. The daemons were strong, and their magic didn't work the same way, the same rules didn't apply to them. Most important of all though, they could die. He wasn't here to lay his life on the line to save some people, thats what the magic knights were here for. As for the people that hired him, and as far as he was concerned his job was done.
Jin made sure he was behind Joseph and Sol, using his index and middle finger and making a small line coming down in front of him the rogue would completely disappear from sight, sensory and hearing. On top of this he activated a temporary effect in his spell that made him completely masked his mana signature and presence from any means. None should be able to sense, or see him leave.
The only thing that would be left from where he was standing was the satchel Hinota gave him with the foods that gave them boosts for battle.
He was thief so he was tempted to just take it with him, but it was best for one of them to take it. To give to the one that was coming, the one he was originally replacing. Valo Stark. He knew a magic knight of Valo's caliber wouldn't just stay at home even if injured, it was only a matter of time before he arrived and enough time had passed. Hinota would be fine and get out alive if Valo was coming, so he didn't have to hear anything from her bodyguards. Though he was sure he would still hear their mouths.
But it was perfect time for Jin to leave, and the perfect time for Valo to arrive.
The rogue would make his swift departure from the forest.
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*Back at the Zhongli Estate*
Jin was in his room after what had felt like an eternity, had only been a few days. Did the forrest also mess with their sense of time?
Sitting in his chair looking out the window into the night sky, the only bits of light coming from the moon and stars. Jin Zhongli found himself thinking about the events in the forest, and something he hadn't felt in a long time was in his chest. His heart was beating ever so slightly faster than normal. How easily the daemons had them in the palm of their hand, and how easily they were killed by Elysi. It left Jin with a sense of unease, an unease that he didn't like. Was he not the most dangerous person in Clover? We're there beings out there that posed more of a threat than him? Did those daemons make him nervous? Did Elysi strike fear in his heart?
His striking blue eyes looking fierce, he wanted to throw these thoughts and feelings to the side. But he decided not to, no simply casting such thoughts away would do nothing. He couldn't just ignore them, he had to embrace them understand them. Understand the daemons, understand that stranded Delothosin. Was it their power? No it wasn't that. Jin still had plenty of room for growth, even with unlocking his second element he wasn't at his true potential yet.
If it wasn't their power then what was it? Was it their...freedom? Their freedom to take what they wanted without hesitation. Even that stranded Delothosin although trapped, he still moved on his own will despite what might happen to him. Jin longed for his own freedom no longer strapped to the rules of the Zhongli. He has his own desires, his own goals and ambitions.
A knock came to his door.
"Come in." he said standing up.
His mother opened the door and walked in.
"What did you learn from these daemons my son?"
Jin still looking out the window, turned to face her.
"I've learned allot mother, i've learned allot."
[Exit]
STATISTICS
POW: 135 DUR: 008 SEN: 090 STA: 052 CON: 167 | SPEED: 26 m/s STRENGHT: Intermediate + Grand HEALTH: Grand + Senior MANA SKIN: Archmage + Grand MANA POOL: 219 / 154 MANA REGEN: 35 IC / 55 OOC |
ITEMS & SPELLS
ITEMS
MELINOË
カラス Karasu
RELIC
Mozzar Edon
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SPELLS
Name of Spell: Marchosias 'Winged-beasts of the Void'
Spell Element: Void
Spell Rank: Grand
Mana Cost: 50 | 25
Type of Golem: Balanced
Applicable Perks: Armament
Description:
The Marchosias is a balanced type golem mostly used for transportation purposes if need be. They are large winged-beasts taken the form of a Gryphon or Griffin a large beast golem with the body of a lion the head of a raven and large wings. The Marchosias are all black in color from their talons to their beaks. They are impressive in size coming in at a full 12 meters to be used to carry up to five people easily. The winged-beats can be used in battle if need be, each of their own physical attacks are actually very powerful, being made from the void each of their attacks can theoretically erase things from existence. The golems are capable of dealing grand rank damage per post. The Marchosias actually can be called from within a void rift, Jin creates this rift by making using his hands to touching the thumbs and making wings. Regarding the ammo rules only two can be made at a time. This spell can cause blindness following the blinding rules, because of they are tied to the element of void which is dark in theme and color.
Type | Power | Durability | Sensory | Range | Speed | Health |
Balance | 130 | 130 | 130 | 120 M | 24 m/s | Gr + Int |
Name of Spell: Atila Amon
Elemental Type: Void
Rank & Spell Type: Grand | Attack Creation | Physical Reinforcement
Range & Speed: 150 M | 123 M/S
Mana Cost: 50 | 25
Stats Effected: + Grand Strength (Self)
Applicable Perks: Battle Knight, Apex Predator, Quick Shot, Elemental Oddity: Cosmic
Description: 'Split the convergence, creating divergence'. An enhanced version of one of Jin's trademark spells Raim, and Vreal. Activated by bringing his middle finger in and pressing down on it with his thumb on his right hand. Creating a rift anywhere in his visual sight with a maximum distance of 150 meters, the rift takes the shape of a thin purple line that is 9 meters tall. Amon like Vreal and Raim before it is literally cutting a space between those two points, creating a split. It cannot be used directly on a living being or inside them, but when used on physical matter not backed by magic Jin is literally able to split tall walls, tall doors, floors, objects and items in half. Because of the level of magnitude that Amon has as spell it is theoretically erase space between two points, making this an extremely deadly spell. Using his control Jin is able to move the rifts around freely to also strike a target causing grand cutting damage. Jin can create a 'split' right in front of him and fire it off at an intended target. Atila Amon can appear in an instant like manner due to the nature of this magic. If he wishes Jin is able to create a invisible marker within the same range of the spell, allowing him to use the spell at a later time. When used the marker will vanish and need to be recast. The marker takes the shape of a red star, no bigger than a human sized hand. Following ammo rules, Jin can create more rifts in accordance to his control. But this is not all Atila Amon does, when using this spell Jin's own strength is greatly increased causing grand rank damage with every strike. This spell can cause blindness following the blinding rules.
NOTES
WORD COUNT: 1,084
TOTAL WC: 14,770
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