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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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A fluttering of fabric disrupts the concentration he holds on Colt's unnecessary words, alertness spiking as he watches a girl appear in the tree above the allogator. She's young and obviously up to no good, her bright smile holding a special kind of malice as she extends her hand towards the beast. He's not sure if she's planning to help or hinder their group, but Grimm doesn't take the time to think about it.
Knowing that his wolf won't be able to pin the larger animal, the texture of his fur ripples into something darker and rubbery, slick like he's just walked out of the ocean. He grows larger, muscles expanding and webbed paws gripping the earth as he crouches to spring, lips drawn back to reveal glistening fangs. With a powerful lunge, Grimm launches in his sea panther form, not even making a sound as he moves to pin the allogator with his claws.
Grimm shifts into his sea panther shift and attacks the allogator!
As they readied themselves, Liam drew an arrow from the quiver he'd brought along, nocking it upon the bowstring. He had his sword, of course, but he wasn't keen to get in close range to an allogator; better to whittle it down from afar. Gaze calm and assessing, he glanced to Colt. "I can channel someone if needed," he told her quietly - a soft reminder that he could assist, and perhaps better than the last time.
Drawing the bow, Liam held until Colt gave the signal - and when she fired, so did he, aiming for the immobile, log-like creature. And then he was moving, staying at range, but trying to find a new vantage point from which to shoot. If he was surprised when the wolf became a sea panther, or when ice skewered up from somewhere, he didn't show it, instead focusing on his own role in the battle.
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Liam fires an arrow at the allogator and then moves in a semi-circle around it, trying to stay at range but find a new vantage point.
A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion
Liam
Minor powerplay allowed without permission.
Feel free to use force/magic on Liam.
My clothes still smell like smoke Your name's still in my throat But the glow ain't worth the burn that loving leaves
The eruption of feathers and glitter overhead draws Colt’s attention sharp and swift, though luckily it’s after her shot has been released, and lands. The sharpened arrow pierces into the allogator’s thick hide, and at once the ordinary log transforms into a frenzy of motion and rage. It’s this abrupt, explosive movement that keeps the beast free of Nova’s and Grimm’s attacks. Ice shoots up harmlessly around the retreating whip of its tail, and Grimm will find no purchase beneath his paws as he lands.
”Nova!?” Colt demands with nothing more than shock, but the thundering approach of a beast intent on revenge leaves the startling reunion for later. Liam’s arrow also burrows into the exterior hide, but not blessed by a god, it doesn’t delve as deep, seeming to be more irritant than wound.
”Get back!” Colt advises him as she ducks to the side of her tree, its barrier keeping her from the snap of jaws. She moves in an arc through the tree line, nocking another arrow and sending it out to the beast’s side.
When fire meets gasoline Lights you up quick but you can't control the heat It burns bright but damn you lose everything We only ever end up ashes on the breeze
Received a Gilded Market wig from Remi that resembles her usual hair and is enchanted to stay on better than most wigs | has a reverse centaur tattoo on her left hand with the legs going down her pointer and middle fingers that looks like this.
An arrows hits before her magic, startling the log (which does turn out to be alive) away from her ice. It's rather annoying, her bright smile shifting to an expression of pinched anger. Her lips pucker, brows furrowing low over the dark blue of her eyes.
They only shift when she hears her name, the grin returning with a hint of vicious delight at having surprised her. "Hi Colt! Weird seeing you here!" Obviously she would have preferred if her ice had landed, but it's still fun catching her off guard, and she waves excitedly from her perch in the tree, a few sparkles falling from her fingers with the motion. She casually moves her hand into a finger gun pointed at the allogator, looking again to stab the creature through with her ice while she shoots Colt a playful wink.
Nova uses her water magic again!
Water manipulation (Abandoned/Hybrid): Can create and control water within a 30ft radius.
Type: Light | Rank: Mastered | Cost: Action
Unfortunately for both him and the girl dangling in the tree, Colt's premature arrow has it springing into action. It's tail whips from where it was hidden amongst the foliage, threatening to crash into Grimm as he scrambles away from the assault.
Letting out a deep, rumbling growl that nearly shakes the earth, the sea panther lands on empty ground. His claws scrape into the dirt as he pivots, horns angled down as he locks his golden eyes back on their prey. Whipping his tail sharply behind him, Grimm moves again to pin the creature, trying to keep it from closing in on the vulnerable members of the group. His muscles ripple and he leaps with an echoing roar.
Grimm attacks again in his sea panther shift, trying to pin the allogator.
Colt's arrow landed, with Liam's in hot pursuit, but the ex-soldier was already moving, trying to stay out of range of the writhing, raging allogator. He arced around the battlefield in a semi-circle, ducking behind a tree at the sound of Colt's shout. Fortunately, the allogator didn't manage to land a hit on any of their party - a blessing, given that it was larger and stronger than most of them.
Spotting Nova in the tree overhead, Liam darted to a tree further away from the young woman, hoping that the allogator would stay away from her. Maybe it was her youth or her playfulness even in the face of danger, but he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect her - regardless of whether that was warranted or not.
Drawing another arrow, he aimed at the allogator and fired, hoping to continue to keep it guessing at where the next attack would come from.
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Liam moves away from the allogator and tries to lead it away from Nova's tree by firing an arrow at it.
A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion
Liam
Minor powerplay allowed without permission.
Feel free to use force/magic on Liam.
My clothes still smell like smoke Your name's still in my throat But the glow ain't worth the burn that loving leaves
”I could say the same to you!” Colt calls out, the steadiness of her voice disarmed by the tromp over root-littered ground as Colt swings back into motion after sending her shot off. She hears the firm thwack of it sinking further into hide and the resonating rumble of displeasure from the beast. It continues to drive for her, target-locked, especially as it has no current basis for connecting the spearing ice that digs into it as being from anyone else.
The sea panther lands just about the time the allogator lunges again for Colt, teeth snapping shut on air as she continues to race away from its reach, threading between foliage and tree trunks with more agility. The added weight and grip of the large cat adds to the allogator’s slowing, surely, and amidst the foray of violence, Liam’s arrow only lands near the beast's limb instead of in it. It’s quick, jerking movements at times make it a harder target to hit than first apparent.
Despite the progress they’ve now made, the Allogator looks little worse for the wear, known as a tank for good reason. ”Liam, we might use that channel yet!” She calls over to him as she nocks another sharpened arrow and fires it at the creature. ”We’ll see how we fare, but might need some extra firepower if this drags out too long.” Reason why she’d invited more than Grimm alone, but none of them are demigods or seasoned warriors, so this might leave everyone bloody in the end.
The Pencil Sharpener | An earthen quiver that sharpens any arrow placed inside.
Type: Dark | Style: Offensive | Level: Upgraded | Cost: Action
When fire meets gasoline Lights you up quick but you can't control the heat It burns bright but damn you lose everything We only ever end up ashes on the breeze
Received a Gilded Market wig from Remi that resembles her usual hair and is enchanted to stay on better than most wigs | has a reverse centaur tattoo on her left hand with the legs going down her pointer and middle fingers that looks like this.
Kicking her legs out and throwing up her hand, Nova gives a victorious "Woohoo!" when her ice lands. It crunches into the thick hide of the creature, having disappointingly little effect. Still, the satisfaction of landing an attack has her feeling a slight thrill, the smile returning bright as starlight.
Her confidence swells, bits of light drifting around her as she swings her legs and hums a jaunty tune. She tilts her head to consider the chaos below, debating her choice before raising her hand and sticking out her tongue. Earth magic reaches for the ground beneath the allogator, her grin sharpening as she tries to have it swallow the creature whole.
Nova uses earth magic this time, trying to trap the allogator in the ground.
Earth Manipulation (Abandoned/Hybrid): Can create and control earth within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered | Cost: Action
The allogator lunges for Colt, and although Grimm is all for 'survival of the fittest,' he's not sure it's a good look for him to leave her at the mercy of the creature. The whole reason she asked him to be here was so it wouldn't be as dangerous. He'd hate to see her hurt after taking all the necessary precautions.
His paws land on the allogator's head, his claws finding purchase in the thick bark as he snaps the mouth closed. He lets out another low growl, trying to dig deeper into hide to keep it from escaping while the others put distance between themselves and the dangerous beast. Grimm shoves his weight down, his fangs bared in a vicious snarl to warn the allogator from resisting, even as he knew it wouldn't work.
Surprise surprise. Grimm tries to pin the allogator again.
Liam's shot missed just barely, and he cursed beneath his breath as he darted behind another tree, trying to stay away from the allogator. So far, the battle seemed to be going as well as it could be, although the creature was certainly living up to its reputation. Their attacks thus far seemed to have done little to wound it, and he wondered when or if Colt might want to channel, if only to speed things along. It was probably a bad idea to let the fight go for too long; tired fighters made for vulnerabilities, and he would hate to see any of them injured - or worse - during this fight.
Drawing another arrow, Liam nocked it on the bowstring and sighted for the beast's body. He was a decent shot, but the allogator was thrashing angrily, and Grimm was trying to pin it, and it was all chaos. Not wanting to shoot Grimm on accident, Liam was careful with his aim, and when he loosed the arrow, he hoped that it would land true.
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Liam tries to stay out of range and fires another arrow.
A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion
Liam
Minor powerplay allowed without permission.
Feel free to use force/magic on Liam.
My clothes still smell like smoke Your name's still in my throat But the glow ain't worth the burn that loving leaves
Her arrows keep finding their mark, but it's not enough. Precisely why she's in this mess int he first place, trying to improve them, although she's beginning to feel like she's gotten everyone to bite off more than they can chew and perhaps Frey means to have all her intended sharpness turned back around on her just so she knows fully what she's asking for from the god.
Nova at least seems to be enjoying herself, still safely perched above, which seems like a safe spot, although Colt wouldn't put it past the creativity of violence in Caido for the beast to still manage harm to her from up there. Her earth magic succeeds in tangling the Allogator up, allowing Colt to get more distance between her and it, although she stays in range. Grimm's claws further bombard the beast, and Liam's arrow lands true this time. Stuck as it is, the Allogator can do nothing but trash in an attempt to free itself from this newfound mire.
Seizing the opportunity to catch her breath a moment, Colt ducks behind a tree and shoots another sharpened arrow its way. "We're making some headway!" It bears new scratches and stuck arrow-shafts against its hide from everyone's attempts, although its armor still proves strong stuff.
The Pencil Sharpener | An earthen quiver that sharpens any arrow placed inside.
Type: Dark | Style: Offensive | Level: Upgraded | Cost: Action
When fire meets gasoline Lights you up quick but you can't control the heat It burns bright but damn you lose everything We only ever end up ashes on the breeze
Received a Gilded Market wig from Remi that resembles her usual hair and is enchanted to stay on better than most wigs | has a reverse centaur tattoo on her left hand with the legs going down her pointer and middle fingers that looks like this.
The allogator steps straight into her trap, its body falling into the crack she'd made as she closes the earth around it. It lets out a frustrated roar, thrashing and fighting against the hold while the panther leaps on its face. Another cheer rises from her chest, her magic tightening its grasp to keep the beast in place as she shouts, "I got you now!!" As if the others weren't playing a role.
Nova grins again, manipulating her magic with ease and finesse as she raises her hands. They grip the earth around the allogator, pulling it tighter and tighter before punching through with spikes of stone and dirt, aiming to maim and shred it within her trap.
Nova uses more earth magic to keep it stuck and stab the allogator with sharp spikes!
Earth Manipulation (Abandoned/Hybrid): Can create and control earth within a 30ft radius.
Type: Grey | Rank: Mastered | Cost: Action
Whoever the girl is, he begins to think she might be on their side. Her magic starts landing firm hits against the allogator along with the launched arrows, distracting it enough for him to sink his claws into the bark of its back as it sinks into the earth. Surprised, he nearly loses his hold, growling as he digs in more.
But the allogator stays firmly in place, and Grimm continues to press his weight into the beast. The wood jabs against the soft pad of his paws as he secures his hold. Then he lifts his hind leg to slash harshly into the prey's side, carving deep into the scaley skin with plans to bleed it out.
Grimm keeps on keeping on, attacking with his sea panther shift.
Another arrow landed, another spike of grim satisfaction lancing through the man firing. The allogator was tough, thrashing where it's caught in Nova's magic and beneath Grimm's claws. Liam ducked around his tree, moving once more to keep the creature confused as to where his attacks were coming from. They were, as Colt pointed out, making some headway, but thus far their attacks had not proven to be enough. The beast was still very much alive and kicking, seeming to be more annoyed than injured at this point despite the rivulets of blood running down its sides.
Liam drew a new arrow, nocked, fired, repeating the process that seemed to be working, careful to avoid aiming anywhere towards Grimm. Maybe if he aimed at limbs, he could help incapacitate the allogator, making it easier to harm and keeping it from attacking them in turn. So he aimed at one of the monster's legs, and then he was off and moving before even stopping to see if his shot landed.
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Liam fires another arrow, weeeeee!
A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion
Liam
Minor powerplay allowed without permission.
Feel free to use force/magic on Liam.
