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Character of the Season
Frail in body but dangerously quick of mind, Nikandr is the sort of character who proves that curiosity can be just as perilous as any weapon. A necromancer, inventor, and problem-solver with more ambition than self-preservation, Niki approaches the world like a puzzle box begging to be opened, even when what’s inside has teeth. Blunt, dry-witted, fiercely independent, and carrying a history best left partially buried, he has a knack for making even failure feel fascinating. Whether he’s raising the dead, moving across Caido to King's End, or experiencing a hangover for the first time, Nikandr brings a wonderfully strange spark to Caido, and we can’t wait to see what trouble his brilliant mind wanders into next.
Congratulations, Niki!
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Sah snarls when this telekinesis doesn't manage to get a grip on the creature. Flora then yells at him, much to his chagrin, "Alright!" He relents in order to not make things worse, but he's definitely confused by her command. The Wild Thunder distinctly recalls how air magic had only done normal damage against the void-infected ursur. Maybe that was only for normal animals, not ones as powerful as a sea panther. It was worth trying.
The unknown Abandoned is then severely injured and there's no time for further thinking.Noah goes in and the Wild Thunder follows. Moving to stay in range, Sah holds out a hand and attempts to shove a blast of air at the beast., being careful not to hit Noah.
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Sah attacks the panther with air magic! (Being mindful of Noah)His mageglass is active.
Air manipulation: Can create and control the air. Must be within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered
Type: Light | Style: Defensive | Level: Mastered
Starmour | Beautiful lightweight armour that glistens faintly with starlight. This item blocks physical damage at the wearer's Mastered level. Requires a 2 post cool-down between uses.
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Mastered
Mageglass Necklace | A pendant made of mageglass. Will amplify the magical abilities of Abandoned by one level. (Basic becomes upgraded, upgraded becomes mastered, and mastered adds on an additional increment of damage)
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Upgraded
Lucky Star Earring: A studded star earring that grants the wearer +2 luck when worn. (Made by Sah)
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
I think therefore I am, But what if all I do is bleed?
Perhaps aware of Flora's patterns, as the queen throws her final blade, the beast is able to dodge out of its way. It's able to avoid Jack 's attack as well (even as the captain shakes off the worst of the panther's previous attack), and wouldn't you know it, it uses its uncanny speed to dodge Noah 's serpentine gaze.
Save your money, I'll just tell you. He also misses.
With a snap of teeth, the panther disappears, appearing next to Flora. Violet light pulses from its jaws, and this time as it attacks, something tells you that it's going to hit differently.
Harder, in fact. Much harder.
Not darting away this time, instead the creature lingers behind Flora, the purple haze of the void settling over her battered body.
Your randomly assigned posting order is Flora, Jack, Noah, Sah
Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well.
REMEMBER: KQs are rewarding but dangerous. They may cause death and/or permanent changes to your characters.
Void Sea Panther (rare/void) | Corrupted by the void, this favourite creature of Ludo's has been mutated into something horrifying and terrible. Trading out horns for tentacles, the Void Sea Panther is capable of instantaneous bursts of speed which it utilizes to either snap the necks of its prey using its teeth, or to bind them in its tentacles where the aura of the void can render them unable to fight back.
It goes bad, then it goes worse, and then it goes purple.
Before she can say anything about Noah becoming a snake or Sah finally following her instructions (even though he'd missed, they all had, so she'd be a hypocrite for mentioning it), the panther is right beside her, too close and too fast for her to do anything about. Pain seizes her, pulsing inside of her body as violet light smothers her, making it impossible to breathe, to think, to act. Collapsing onto the sand, the queen struggles to pull air into her lungs such is the extent of the pain and damage the creature how somehow inflicted upon her so quickly.
"—dad—" Flora croaks, tears streaming down her cheeks as her mind flashes and shrieks with agony. The purple haze has her thoughts clouding over, tugging her toward oblivion and the sweet embrace of death, where thoughts of having to continually fight for Torchline will be moot. Where she'll be able to see her twin again and can finally give up her disastrous pursuit of trying and failing to find love.
Pls shake off half that damage xD
Florida channels (Ronin).
Accepted Channeling: Allows an Accepted the opportunity to channel one of the gods during a time of crisis (2x a season). Can be combined with other accepted channeling to increase power. If combined with another mastered channeling, increases the odds of a Big God answering to 15 %
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Torchline: Torchline has taught you to survive her weather and her terrain. Once per PQ/PQ+/KQ/Drop, you can 'shrug off' half the damage from ONE non-lethal attack. (In order to use this ability, you must put a clear note in the bottom of your post immediately following the attack you want to 'shrug off').
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Basic
Lucky you | A ring that when worn grants +3 luck. Must be included in all PQ/PQ+/KQ/DROP posts to be counted.
I trace the evidence, make it make some sense why the wound is still bleedin'
It doesn't matter where Ronin is, what he'd been doing, or how important it might have seemed in comparison. Flora calls for him, and so he comes.
Disturbing the sand as he arrives in front of the Doubletake, already the Knight's shoulders are squared and his jaw set, and keen blue eyes take in the Ahi Coast, the panther, those standing around... and Flora. Hissing a curse and dropping to his knees beside his daughter, if he could cradle her in his arms and whisk her away without any far reaching consequences, he would.
Alas, there's a situation here, and she's called for help.
"Your father will be here in just a second," he promises, gently wiping the tears from her cheeks. Already a fierce glow ignites in his chest - it won't do much to the panther, but he can at least provide some healing for those in battle. "He'll stay until the end - he'll keep you safe. Use the water from the fountain. You can do this."
There's no time to say more than that, and so with a grave nod at Noah - a wordless request for him to help his daughter - Ronin covers Flora's eyes, ignites his Smite, and reaches out to that silvery strand of magic within himself, and gives it a firm tug to call on Remi.
Ronin arrives, gives Flora a pep talk, and uses his Rescue magic to bring Remi into the fight! He also uses his Once More With Feeling magic to use Smite, hoping to heal anyone who needs it.
Magic: Once More With Feeling | Twice per combat (e.g. KQs, PQ+s, PVP) Ronin may use two actions in one turn.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: Smite | A blast of radiant light emanates from Ronin in a 60ft radius. Any allies engulfed by the light are healed, whilst any enemies take damage (Mastered healing/damage). May be used three times per thread, with a two post cooldown.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: Rescue | Ronin can bring a fellow Old God demigod to his side in a time of crisis for three concurrent posts. One use per thread. If the summoned demigod also has mastered this ability, they can remain until the end of the thread.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: FEAT | Now You! | When Ronin successfully hits a target, the next ally who posts gains advantage on their attack.
Type: Light | Rank: Basic
but baby i've been here before; i've seen this room and i've walked this floor
As soon as Ronin disappears, Remi sets down the book he'd been reading and stands. Either he'll shortly be called to his husband's side or the Knight will simply return, but either way, there is likely going to be a pause in their morning routine.
Finding himself not terribly far away from the Northaven, as Ronin draws him into the fray the Bastion blinks a few times to make sense of his surroundings—was Noah a basilisk?—before immediately going to Flora. "Hey, are you okay?" He whispers softly before sending out the webbing of his magic to coat those trying to attack the panther.
Keeping his gaze low, he calls out: "No one look at Noah." He'd been in a situation with the Foresaken before, had seen what he was capable of in this shift, and the last thing any of them needed was to inadvertently catch his eye and be turned to stone. "As long as I'm here, none of you will get hurt."
Remi appears, hugs Flora, and casts Spread Thin.
Magic: Spread Thin | Can soak the damage cast at all allies within 60ft. Cannot use any other actions.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: Don't Pick Fights You Can't Win (feat) | Characters/Creatures who have a difference of 30 STR or greater compared to Remi, roll with disadvantage.
Type: Grey | Rank: Basic
Speaks with a thick Italian accent.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
Well things sure do happen - most of them to Flora, and none of them to the sea panther, and for those of you out there who assume that Jack is absolutely heartless, well something certainly clenches in his chest as he watches the Doubletake go down. Knowing better than to look that sort of feeling in the eye, especially under these circumstances (read: dire ones), the captain is crossing the sand to Flora's side even as the Taliesin Dad Bros take it in turns to appear and do what they do best.
Feeling something shudder across his skin and knowing it to be benevolent even if he wants to distrust it on instinct, if Jack also realises that the White Knight has healed him as well as the Bastion shielding him, his thanks will have to wait.
"He ain't that ugly," he says of Noah, though he does as Remi orders. With a lingering look at Flora, the captain darts past and back into range of the panther, unleashing yet another whip of air magic towards it. There will be time to understand all of this later - for now, there's still a monster to kill.
Jack runs back into range of the sea panther and tries to attack it again with air magic!
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
Air manipulation: Can create and control the air. Must be within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered
you're the last of a dying breed; write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
They all try and they all fail. Basilisk!Noah hissed with rage and surged forward after the panther again. He saw Ronin appear, and then Remi, and his serpentine heart leapt. With a boost of confidence in the Bastion’s presence, Noah knew he could take more risks. Thank you! Noah called over the bond.
As massive as his body was in this form, it was perfectly made for fast movement across sand. With impressive speed Noah went after the panther. He tried to get around it and corral it and keep it from going closer to the city, lashing out with his teeth aimed at its leg on his way.
Basilisk Noah tries to get in front of the panther to direct it away from the city, attempting a bite on the way.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Basic
The Atticus Amulet | Contains a mythical shift of a Basilisk, which can be used regardless of character race, so long as the character is wearing the amulet. Mythical ability: Stoneheart | Any caught in the eye of the Basilisk may be turned to stone for 3 turns in combat situations.
Magic: Wise Hunter (FEAT) | Animals roll with disadvantage against Noah.
Type: Light | Rank: Basic
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
Things go from bad to worse as they somehow all miss. His minor annoyance at Flora instantly evaporates and is replaced by concern. The expression on her face makes him nearly flinch. They need to do something now.
Ronin and Remi arrive just as the thought occurs and Sah lets out a breath of relief. Their chances of victory just increased exponentially.
The Abandoned and Noah keep up the pressure and with Flora safe, there’s only one thing to do.
Sah focuses his magic as intensely as he can and sends another wave of air magic at the panther. If they all land their attacks, this should be it. Or at least almost it.
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Sah attacks with air magic again! His mageglass is active.
Air manipulation: Can create and control the air. Must be within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered
Type: Light | Style: Defensive | Level: Mastered
Starmour | Beautiful lightweight armour that glistens faintly with starlight. This item blocks physical damage at the wearer's Mastered level. Requires a 2 post cool-down between uses.
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Mastered
Mageglass Necklace | A pendant made of mageglass. Will amplify the magical abilities of Abandoned by one level. (Basic becomes upgraded, upgraded becomes mastered, and mastered adds on an additional increment of damage)
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Upgraded
Lucky Star Earring: A studded star earring that grants the wearer +2 luck when worn. (Made by Sah)
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
I think therefore I am, But what if all I do is bleed?
09-07-2024, 02:54 AM (This post was last modified: 09-07-2024, 03:10 AM by Odd.)
First, there's a Ronin, then there's a flash of healing light, then one Taliesin is traded out for the other.
Then more things happen. Where air magic might be doubly effective, someone still needs to hit with it, and that person isn't going to be Jack (not this round, anyway). With the arrival of two Taliesins, the scream of pain from Flora's thoughts and the violet bleakness of the Void Tide Panther (and also the fact that Jack rolled a 1), his magic goes haywire. Where he'd otherwise feel the effect of it himself, because of Remi's magic, it's only the Bastion who is subject to it.
Slithering across the sand toward the sea panther, the creature dodges away from Noah, and then do you know what happens? I promise you won't see it coming.
The panther staggers backward, roaring with pain. Unsurprisingly it's toward the Wild Thunder that the bulk of its aggression is now directed, as it disappears and reappears at his side, bolts of violet light streak out from its tentacles, lifting the mage off the ground as it had with Jack, only there's no pain. Not for him, anyway. What Sah's armour fails to block him from is directed toward the Bastion.
Disappearing and reappearing farther away, the feline hisses loudly, tentacles lashing.
Your randomly assigned posting order is Flora, Jack, Remi, Noah, Sah
Remember to include a summary at the bottom of your post with all action taken. If weapons/upgrades/abilities/items/shifts/etc are used, please include their desc. from your profile at the bottom of your post as well.
REMEMBER: KQs are rewarding but dangerous. They may cause death and/or permanent changes to your characters.
Void Sea Panther (rare/void) | Corrupted by the void, this favourite creature of Ludo's has been mutated into something horrifying and terrible. Trading out horns for tentacles, the Void Sea Panther is capable of instantaneous bursts of speed which it utilizes to either snap the necks of its prey using its teeth, or to bind them in its tentacles where the aura of the void can render them unable to fight back.
Reaching out with numb fingers Flora moans softly as Ronin gathers her into his arms, his healing (and her regional ability) doing wonders for her health, but still leaving her feeling broken and too weary to continue with the pull of the void still so close by. But then he's gone, replaced by her other (other) dad. "Everything hurts," she whispers against Remi, unaware of anything else happening around them. Flora wasn't built to withstand pain; hadn't learned to grit her teeth and get through it.
Raising a hand, she rolls her wrist with a groan, recalling all three of her daggers. That, at least, took no effort or aim on her part.
Flora stays with Remi and recalls her daggers.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Mastered
Deadly Plumage | Three iridescent feathers capable of being used as projectiles. Razor sharp.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Mastered
Deadly Recall | Can recall 1, or 2, or 3 of her feathers to her hand, within a range of 30ft. Recalled daggers do 1/2 damage when recalled.
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Basic
Lucky you | A ring that when worn grants +3 luck. Must be included in all PQ/PQ+/KQ/DROP posts to be counted.
I trace the evidence, make it make some sense why the wound is still bleedin'
Listen - as far as Jack is concerned, everything went fine. His telepathy doesn't tell him if he hits the creature or not, and given that Remi has taken all the pain from his failure and Sah has successfully walloped the panther with his air magic, maybe the captain just assumes that he was part of that success? Sure. Anyway.
With the Bastion rightfully keeping his daughter close, the captain is free to whirl back around towards the Void Sea Panther as it targets the Wild Thunder only to vanish again, and he grits his teeth. "Don't suppose anyone can keep it where it is?" he ventures, setting off yet again to put himself back in range of those tentacles, unleashing a blast of magic towards it.
A rinse and repeat from Jack! He gets back in range, unleashes his air magic, and asks whether there might be some way to stop the panther from teleporting so much.
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
Air manipulation: Can create and control the air. Must be within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered
you're the last of a dying breed; write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
but baby i've been here before; i've seen this room and i've walked this floor
There's a suspicious amount of pain trickling in, specifically each time Jack goes to attack. Narrowing his eyes ever so slightly toward the captain—was he trying to harm one of his allies?—Remi presses his teeth together and focuses his attention on Flora. "You're going to be just fine." He whispers, straightening as her daggers come flying back through the air, but at least those haven't caused him any pain.
Glancing back toward Jack, the Bastion nods. "I could." He says, of being able to keep the creature in one place. "But it would mean I couldn't shield you all at the same time. I could also attack it and heal you after..." Having not been present for the majority of the battle, Remi didn't know how hard the creature could hit. Could the group withstand one of its attacks, while Remi was trying to take it down? He didn't know.
Remi keeps his magic active, though he's sus why he keeps being hurt everytime Jack attacks >.>
Magic: Spread Thin | Can soak the damage cast at all allies within 60ft. Cannot use any other actions.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered
Magic: Don't Pick Fights You Can't Win (feat) | Characters/Creatures who have a difference of 30 STR or greater compared to Remi, roll with disadvantage.
Type: Grey | Rank: Basic
Speaks with a thick Italian accent.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
The panther sped again and Noah’s attack fell short. Rage bled in waves of crimson red over the demigod and he moved his massive body to follow where the panther was going. It went for Sah and Noah felt his heart scream in his chest. They’ll die! Noah’s voice surged across the bond at Remi as he moved as quickly as he could in his basilisk body towards the panther.
Noah struck and struck fast, trying to bite the panther’s face and coil his body around it to choke it out if he could. As he did so, he called out over the bond again. I can shift and attack with another magic, but if I hit anyone it will hurt. Tell me to or not!” Because if Remi was going to absorb it, it was his to decide. If the Bastion weren’t here, with no where for the others to go without the panther surging across the sands, Noah wouldn’t use it.
Noah tries to bite the panther on its head and coil around it to try and choke it out.
Type: Grey | Style: Offensive | Level: Basic
The Atticus Amulet | Contains a mythical shift of a Basilisk, which can be used regardless of character race, so long as the character is wearing the amulet. Mythical ability: Stoneheart | Any caught in the eye of the Basilisk may be turned to stone for 3 turns in combat situations.
Magic: Wise Hunter (FEAT) | Animals roll with disadvantage against Noah.
Type: Light | Rank: Basic
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +9 should be included)
Well, Sah feels stupid for a second as he recognizes that Ronin's attack doesn't affect void monsters. Victory is still some distance away, but seeing the Bastion remain is a relief. With how this fight is dragging, he's beginning to genuinely fear that the creature will reach the city. It's not dire yet if he's judging the distance correctly, but it's still worrisome.
His own attack lands amongst a flurry of misses, sending a surge of vicious satisfaction through him. It doesn't last long as the panther quickly has him in its grasp. There's no pain, but there is a wave of misery. He's cold. It almost feels like his hope and drive have been torn out, leaving an aching emptiness.
Taking a shaky breath, Sah tries to shove it down. Focused as he is on keeping himself steady, he doesn't hear Remi or even process how he's physically unharmed. All that exists is his magic and the threat before him. The Wild Thunder sends another air-fueled attack at the panther.
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Sah gets in range and attacks the panther with air magic again! His mageglass is active.
Air manipulation: Can create and control the air. Must be within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Mastered
Mageglass Necklace | A pendant made of mageglass. Will amplify the magical abilities of Abandoned by one level. (Basic becomes upgraded, upgraded becomes mastered, and mastered adds on an additional increment of damage)
Type: Light | Style: Other | Level: Upgraded
Lucky Star Earring: A studded star earring that grants the wearer +2 luck when worn. (Made by Sah)
Regional Score bonus: +9 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom)
I think therefore I am, But what if all I do is bleed?
