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Post by Wolfie on May 2, 2023 20:29:12 GMT -7
The training had taken a beating on Nym. It had been more painful than she had ever imagined, each day somehow worse than the previous. Jeforan had been relentless, assaulting Nym's forms, her mind, and even her understanding of the world around them - as little as that was to begin with. She had entered the Paladin's guild with an idea, a belief that she would be taught to protect those around her, to overcome challenges that they would face as a team - herself, Lukas, Izumi.
She had left her training understanding otherwise. They weren't being prepared to become the grandest, the greatest, the most powerful individuals. Jeforan had ensured her understanding of that. Drilled into her the idea that she was going to face things far more deadly, far more dangerous than she was. His lessons hadn't been entirely detrimental; Nym had learnt the basics of combat, including a collection of skills designed to harness blade, shield and the healing power of Lumiaris.
Her new armour had felt protective at first; although cracked and worn, it had covered her in a way that had made her feel invincible. At least, at first it had. Then Jeforan had begun his training, and Nym had quickly learnt just how weak and defenceless she truly was. The man had swerved and dodged around her feeble attempts, making her feel almost childish in comparison. Somehow, during her training, she had slowly gained traction - muscle memory she hadn't even know she had returning to her. By the end of her seven days, Jeforan had even complemented her amateur movements - albeit, in a backhanded method that left her questioning if it was truly a compliment or not.
Now, she stood outside what she had been told was the main gate to the city. She had been told it was a common meeting place of the Volunteer Soldiers who desired to stride out into the world. She could only hope that Lukas and Izumi had finished their training as well, with nearly as much success as she had found. And more importantly, I hope they come join me today...it would be nice to see them again...
Nym's Statblock
Nym | Paladin | LP: 4 | EP: 2 | STR: 3 | RFX: 1 | END: 2 | CON: 4 | DEF: 1 | COMP: 1 | FORM: 2 | AWA: 1 | ALL: 1 | FAL: 1 | CRCN: 1
Wielding: Worn Longsword (+1 STR), Worn Plate Armour (+1 CON), Cracked Shield (+1 CON)
Skills: Block (R1), Punishment (R1), Paladin's Cure (R1)
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Post by liqueur on May 2, 2023 21:35:32 GMT -7
(Lukas| LP 5/5, EP 3/3| STR 0, RFX 3(7), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0)
Wielding: Worn Cloak+Worn Leathers(+2 Con), Rusted SSword(-1 Str, +3 Rfx), Worn Knife(+1 Rfx)
Lukas had......Taken surprisingly well to the thief guild. Or well, so he'd thought. His minimalistic views and blatantly uninterested facade had touched off a nerve within the independent and cunning thieves, and his fellow trainees had taken several steps to make sure he understood just how much they appreciated his company. However, despite their gentle attentions, he had managed to persist to a surprising degree, until of course, he'd completed his training. He'd needed to spend an extra week or two in the infirmary, recuperating from the stab wounds and the occasional infection from the rust upon the blades of his foes......But after, he had no real reason to stick around. He'd left a message with the receptionist for any who wore bodysuits like him and spoke in his unique accent, and so then had gone out to seek out Izumi and Nym. Thankfully, there were advantages to being part of the thief guild, and it didn't take long before he popped up right by Nym's shoulder, holding a bulky cloth-wrapped object.
"Nym." He greeted, with his usual stoic manner, before poking her in the chest with the parcel he carried. "For you. Now." He said, serenely not at all bothering to elaborate what in the heavens or hells he meant.
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Post by bird on May 3, 2023 11:23:44 GMT -7
Izumi was exhausted. That was about all she felt. Exhaustion. If her normal resting face looked mildly upset now she looked pissed off, though she was too tired to actually be mad. Now more so than ever she was regretting her choice to join the Dread Knights guild instead of the Hunters, Choro had beaten the skills into her quite literally at times. Izumi's ego hadn't been all too impressive to begin with but she still felt as though the training made her experience ego death I don't think that means what I thought it meant but whatever
She slowly approaches Nym and Lukas "You two are a sight for sore eyes. My eyes are about the only thing that isn't sore though Ha ha..." She laughs weakly making a joke that seems pretty uncharacteristic of her probably due to the delirium. Her outfit is drastically different than when they last met, before she was wearing a modest shirt and pants and now she's wearing what is essentially a pair of full body tights with some worn chainmail over it. She did decide to also put her shirt over that but she still looks uncomfortable with the outfit How does anyone wear anything like this? I feel naked but I don't want to draw attention to it by covering myself more either She weakly sighs I Hope actually hunting is easier but I seriously doubt it will be, I almost don't want to bring it up so I can delay longer
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Post by Wolfie on May 6, 2023 9:17:41 GMT -7
Nym shifted in place, her hand going to the longsword hanging off her right hip, before she realised the new figure was Lukas. The smile that spread across her face was quickly washed away with confusion as the man handed her what appeared to be a...present? Were we supposed to bring presents? How did he even afford something? Wait - did he spend all his money on this? Does he have nothing left? That would be bad, we still need to buy food, and rent a room and-
"Er...thank you? What is it?" She asked, forcing the smile back on her face before turning her attention back to the wrapped piece in her hand. She stared at it for a few seconds, trying to figure out exactly what was going on - and what it was - before sighing slightly to herself. Glancing back up again, she had just begun to say that she couldn't take it and that they should return it for whatever he had spent on it, when Izumi arrived.
The girl looked as tired as ever, but the exhaustion seemed to have played with her mind somehow. Her jokes were far different from the individual she had been when they first arrived, and she was dressed in what appeared to be an ill-fit outfit of chainmail and dark tights. Glancing down at Nym's own beaten armour - the silver of the breastplate and greaves, paired with the dented and slightly cracked black heater shield on her right arm - she felt like Izumi had somehow gotten the better outfit of the two of them. At least I can still wear my skinsuit beneath all of this, without it being obvious.
"Hey, Izumi. How's it feel being a Dread Knight?" She smiled at the girl, wondering what the others had learnt at their guilds. She knew that each kept their own secrets - they would learn about the skills they each had, to a minor degree - but sharing the techniques was forbidden. Still, she was curious what a Dread Knight could do, and how it would play alongside her own role as frontline defender of the party. "And what about the Thieves guild, Lukas? Did you learn how to be all...theify...?"
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Post by liqueur on May 6, 2023 10:05:45 GMT -7
Pausing, Lukas cocked his head at Izumi, his gaze somehow managing to convey his disapproval at her seeming to neglect herself, before looking back at Nym and waiting expectantly for a second, at length letting out an amused and exasperated huff, opening up the parcel slightly to reveal the glint of well-polished metal. He tapped it softly, letting her hear the clarion ring of the tempered steel. "Pretty, but your head needs sleep." He commented dryly, tapping her forehead. "Breastplate. Sized smaller for you. Much better than regulation-issue. Too heavy for me to wear. You take it. Go change before we hunt." Lukas paused, thinking, before adding with a slightly ominous undertone, "I didn't steal this. Acquired from...Other means." He inspected her face once more, scouring her expression for the tell-tale signs of weariness, before moving on to Izumi.
"Izumi. Look like the dead." He said bluntly, before abruptly reaching into his pack and taking out another parcel. This one he rapidly unwrapped, shedding the cheap brown paper covering before pulling Izumi's hair back a bit and sliding what appeared to be a high-quality steel helm onto her head, padded with cloth on the inside, with an open front for seeing and speaking. "Same steel as the breastplate. Protects your head. Much harder to kill now, although not that much harder to injure." He stepped back a bit, inspecting Izumi before nodding. "Good."
Gave Nym Well-Kept Breastplate, Gave Izumi Well-Kept Helm
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Post by bird on May 6, 2023 10:39:31 GMT -7
"Being a Dread Knight is... Certainly something I am now. As for what it is I can learn mostly movement and attack skills. As well as some magic which surprised me" She explains and then with a more sinister expression "I now know how to summon a demon too. I've named them Abel, i'll introduce you later" She promises, her creepy grin not helping to make anyone excited about their eventual meeting with Abel
Then she turns to Lukas Rude much? i mean it's true but i'd rather you not draw attention to it She sighs into response to being compared to the dead but stays silent as he places the helm on her head "Ah... Thanks. I don't have anything to give in return though" She adjusts the helmet even though it was on just fine I can't tell if he's just switching between rude and nice or objective to a fault
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Post by Wolfie on May 7, 2023 11:29:43 GMT -7
Nym spent a few moments switching out her breastplate, placing the old and cracked one onto the ground while she tied the new one to herself with a deftness that spoke of repetitively practiced movements. Once she had completed the change, she glanced over herself before smiling broadly at Lukas. "So I guess today is going to be all about how to repay you, isn't it?"
A quick wink, and then she was tying her old breastplate to herself, hanging it off her shoulders in a way that somehow appeared cumbersome, and yet didn't restrict her movement in any way. Once she was satisfied with how the piece sat, she glanced out towards the open grasses beyond the gate they had met at. Jeforan had been kind enough - if you could call it that - to at least point her in the right direction for their first attempt at a fight. Cocking her head slightly, she decided there was some important discussion to be had before they could head off.
"Movement and attack skills...huh, and some magic? So you're like a...midline fighter? Someone who can dance around the field of battle while keeping the enemy occupied? I think that will balance out well with my own style, in a way...Paladins focus on a mixture of tanking and healing - well, I can heal you guys at least. Can't use any of it on myself. But with shield and sword, I should be able to hold back most things we face...hopefully. What about you, Lukas? If Izumi and I hold the attention of whatever we're fighting, can you like...hit them from behind or something? I mean you're certainly stealthy enough that you snuck up on me..." She hadn't even noticed his approach at all, something she figured was a specialty of a thief. Only makes sense, I mean you wouldn't be very good at stealing stuff if everyone noticed you.
"We should probably come up with like, a tactic before heading out. Something like I draw in the enemy for you two to strike at, or weaken. Oh, and from what Jeforan was telling me, we should probably start small and carefully...even the easiest creatures here are supposedly dangerous. We wouldn't want to get in over our heads...right?"
Exchanged Worn Plate Armour for Well-Kept Breastplate
Nym's Statblock
Nym | Paladin | LP: 7 | EP: 2 | STR: 3 | RFX: 1 | END: 2 | CON: 7 | DEF: 1 | COMP: 1 | FORM: 2 | AWA: 1 | ALL: 1 | FAL: 1 | CRCN: 1
Wielding: Worn Longsword (+1 STR), Well-kept Breastplate (+4 CON), Cracked Shield (+1 CON)
Skills: Block (R1), Punishment (R1), Paladin's Cure (R1)
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Post by liqueur on May 7, 2023 12:04:58 GMT -7
Lukas cocked his head with a hint of confusion towards Nym and Izumi. "Repayment is not required. You are civilians. I am to ensure the survival and comfort of civilians. Therefore, this is my duty. Although if you must, catching a few hours more sleep at night could do it." Was that the faintest hint of a smile glimmering on the edges of his lips, or was Lukas being Lukas as usual? When Nym suggested tactics, however, Lukas shrugged after a faint thought. "Goblinoid outcasts to start. They are not hard to kill, but also easy to underestimate. We can probably take on....five to seven without risk of death." He nodded thoughtfully at Nym's suggestion of sneaking up on the enemy, before rapping her lightly on the forehead.
"Good idea. But no. Letting you take all the brunt of the attacks is against my duty. Besides, I have not yet learned the required skill. Patoris....The Guild....Receptionist? Told me that the Guild could train me in anything. But it all costs money." A faintly disapproving frown settled on his face, before shrugging. "Nym and me on the frontline. Izumi as dealer, between and slightly behind us."
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Post by bird on May 7, 2023 12:41:02 GMT -7
She scratches the side of her head under her helmet "Dance... Is a bit of an overstatement. I don't have any movement skills yet so it's more of a clumsy stumble around the battlefield but essentially yes" She averts her gaze, a bit embarrassed to admit but quickly returns to her tired icy glare "Goblins... I think Choro mentioned them too. I don't really remember, a lot of what she said is a blur"
She pulls on her bangs in thought about their potential strategy "I agree with Lukas. I'm not exactly mobile enough to distract an enemy without getting hit back or sturdy enough to take too many hits but I could at least provide some damage from behind you both... As selfish as that sounds" She looks down now realising how self absorbed she sounds forcing her friends to defend her Well they offered so it's probably fine... probably "And it's probably better to have someone on the frontline with you since you can heal them but not yourself" she adds, that being the point she was trying to get to before feeling bad about what she was saying
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Post by Wolfie on May 7, 2023 13:26:10 GMT -7
Well, no surprise there. Although, having Lukas on the frontlines... She glanced at the man, looking him over in a way that was obviously questioning having him upfront with her. It wasn't that she doubted his ability, but just looking the man over, she was worried that he would be in danger alongside her. Still, he seemed determined, and with Izumi's agreement to the idea, there was little Nym could do to change that determination. Nodding instead, she agreed with their idea, partially. "Alright, fine...but the single second that you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, fall back behind me...I'm used to taking a beaten. Jeforan made sure of that, at least. Plus, shield."
She raised the well-beaten piece that was strapped to her right arm, as if attempting to bring attention to it. The cracks along its outer edges spoke to some previous abuse, but Nym had made sure that it was in working order days ago - surprised that the overall integrity of it hadn't been completely lost, if she was being honest with herself. It may not be the prettiest, or strongest, but it won't fail me in the middle of a fight so long as I'm careful. Jeforan had taught her the skill Block - and the ability to deflect blows using it, so that her shield would take a little bit less of a beating in combat. She hadn't perfected it yet, but she had gotten good at letting attacks slide off it, at least.
"Alright, so long as there's no disagreement on that, let's get going." She had already stepped off before anyone could argue, figuring that they would simply fall in line behind her. The pathway out of town had begun as cobblestone, but as they slowly reached their way away from the walls themselves, it began to shift to a dirt-stone mixture, signs of age and use showing in the minor dips and depressions in the road - a reminder of all the boots that passed before them. Ahead, she could see the forest stretching outwards on either side, leading east and west in a wall of green and browns. "Two paths to take, left or right? Either way...we're headed into the woods..."
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Post by liqueur on May 7, 2023 13:52:31 GMT -7
Awareness Roll for Lukas(+3, unknown Diff)
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Post by liqueur on May 7, 2023 13:55:43 GMT -7
Lukas nodded amenably to Nym's suggestion, although he didn't seem terribly keen on retreating if the time came. He did take a quick glance at her shield somewhat dubiously, before shrugging and heading on after her. After taking a quick glance one path and then the other, Lukas at length pointed with his worn knife down the right path. "I think....Down there is better. I should scout things out a bit. Quieter on my own." With that brief observation, Lukas loped on ahead a bit of the main party, eyes darting through the foliage both on the hunt for danger and in search of prey.
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Post by bird on May 7, 2023 14:36:07 GMT -7
Izumi simply falls in line, following behind Nym and Lukas quietly. When they reach the fork in the road and Lukas goes ahead she decides to draw her sword, mostly out of anxiety I don't think there are actually any monsters near here but just in case she adjusts her pace and gets closer to Nym
"Maybe I should try using a spear. That'd probably work well with my thrusting attacks" She thinks aloud as she adjusts the longsword in her hands "There were a lot of thrust skills. And I think spears are fairly light..." She nods after mumbling for a while, having gotten distracted from the task at hand already
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Post by Wolfie on May 7, 2023 14:53:19 GMT -7
Lukas had shifted away and ahead a bit - still in sight, but far enough ahead that he would, theoretically, be able to spot anything coming towards them. Izumi, in turn, had shifted herself closer to Nym. As the girl had spoken about a change in her weaponry, Nym had listened with a thoughtful expression. "A spear...might be a bit long, no? Then again, maybe you're right...a spear would be cool. Oh, or a halberd! I saw one of those in a shop, on the way out of town. You could even meet in the middle and go with something like a glaive. Although that might be a bit unwieldy, if I stop and think about it..."
A crinkle of leaves off to her left had caught her attention, and Nym drew her longsword with a fluid movement, before settling into a semi-lowered stance. Her eyes shifted over the area, looking for any sign of danger. It was harder than she expected to spot the thing - a brownish-green that seemed to blend in with the environment, to a degree. Uglier than I expected. The thing was barely above her hip in height, and the face itself looked like it had been smashed by a hammer multiple times over, the few teeth it had shattered and cracked. Its eyes were what spoke to Nym though, a viciousness to them that reminded her of a cornered animal.
"Lukas! Got one over here, to our lef-" No sooner had she spoken than the crashing had come from behind her, and down the path they had been travelling. A quick look told her that they were evenly matched, with a single Goblinoid behind her and another dropping out of a tree in front of Lukas. Sliding her feet back into her ready stance, she raised her shield in front of her, positioning herself so that her back was aimed towards Lukas a bit, and forcing Izumi into a position behind and to her right slightly - just behind her shield, where the girl would be better protected. "Guess we found our first fight...sooner than expected."
Combat
Nym | Paladin | LP: 7 | EP: 2 | STR: 3 | RFX: 1 | END: 2 | CON: 7 | DEF: 1 | COMP: 1 | FORM: 2 | AWA: 1 | ALL: 1 | FAL: 1 | CRCN: 1
Izumi | Dread Knight | LP: 5/ EP: 1/ Str: 3/ Rfx: 3/ End: 1/ Con: 5/ Def: 1/ Comp: 2/ Form: 1/ Awa: 2/ All: 1/ Fall: 1/ Crcn: 1
Lukas | Thief | LP 5/5, EP 3/3 | STR 0, RFX 3(7), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0
Goblin Outcast 1 | LP: 3 | STR: 1 | RFX: 1 | CON: 8 | DEF: 2 | COMP: 5 | AWA: 5 | FAL: 11 | CRCN: 7
Goblin Outcast 2 | LP: 3 | STR: 1 | RFX: 1 | CON: 8 | DEF: 2 | COMP: 5 | AWA: 5 | FAL: 11 | CRCN: 7
Goblin Outcast 3 | LP: 3 | STR: 1 | RFX: 1 | CON: 8 | DEF: 2 | COMP: 5 | AWA: 5 | FAL: 11 | CRCN: 7
Nimble Form: Roll dice + Reflex; 40 or higher avoid incoming attack turn 1.
Ferocious Assault: At 1 LP, double STR, RFX and CON attributes. No effect on LP.
Goblin Outcast 1 Nimble Form: Pw6lBBqQ
Goblin Outcast 2 Nimble Form:
Goblin Outcast 3 Nimble Form:
Nym uses Block:
On a roll result of 40 or higher, double CON (14) for one turn.
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Post by liqueur on May 7, 2023 15:21:16 GMT -7
Skill Attack: Hit Roll(+7, need 8+)
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Post by liqueur on May 7, 2023 15:24:36 GMT -7
Although Lukas didn't expect for the hunters to have been the hunted so quickly, he reacted fast, pulling his rusted shortsword and knife out in one fluid motion, before lunging against the nearest goblinoid. A panicked defense did not save the unfortunate's life, as while it was pre-occupied fending off the knife, his sword came in for a harsh swipe. There was a wet, surprised gurgle before red splashed against the green glade, and a newly severed goblin head rolled across the forest floor. "They die easily. Make sure they don't get underneath your guard." Lukas said calmly to the rest of the group in a surprisingly venomous tone as he glared at the other goblinoids.
Result: Successfully killed Outcast 1
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Post by bird on May 7, 2023 15:52:51 GMT -7
Skill attack: Anger(Roll+Rfx) vs Con 8
18+3 v 8
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Izumi peeks out from behind Nym and Quickly thrusts her sword out, stabbing into the second goblin "Hatred!" She yells out, her voice filled with emotion almost gleeful. It sounded very out of place like she was experiencing some form of schadenfreude as she pierced the goblin's chest "It died too fast..." she grumbled as the goblin crumpled and fell to the floor, sounding disappointed with the easy kill
killed Outcast 2
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Post by Wolfie on May 8, 2023 8:01:01 GMT -7
The others had dispatched the Goblins quickly, their blades making short work of the trio that had surprised them. Nym watched as first Lukas, then Izumi tore their their targets with ease - and she felt a slight bit of excitement for how easily they were taking down the creatures. Although her own attempt at getting in the way of the Goblins had failed, she had managed to hold on at bay - at least for the time being. That was, at least, until the Goblin in front of her managed to twist itself around her shield, driving the dagger in its hand into her thigh.
"Shit! Oh that hurts!" Nym cried out as the blade twisted slightly into her leg, a burning sensation tingling up her thigh and into her hip. Growling, she brought her longsword up and levelled it along the side of her shield, before raising it full above her head. Swinging with her might, she unleashed the skill that Jeforan had taken the time to teach her, aiming for the Goblin's head. "To hell if I die from something like you!"
The blade drove itself into the Goblin's skull, the creature spasming for a second before collapsing to the ground in a small pile. Breathing heavily, Nym looked towards the others, her shield and sword still raised and ready. The fight had lasted all of a few seconds, but Nym already felt exhausted from the encounter. "Everybody okay? No one injured?"
Combat
Nym | Paladin | LP: 6 | EP: 1 | STR: 3 | RFX: 1 | END: 2 | CON: 7 | DEF: 1 | COMP: 1 | FORM: 2 | AWA: 1 | ALL: 1 | FAL: 1 | CRCN: 1
Izumi | Dread Knight | LP: 5/ EP: 0/ Str: 3/ Rfx: 3/ End: 1/ Con: 5/ Def: 1/ Comp: 2/ Form: 1/ Awa: 2/ All: 1/ Fall: 1/ Crcn: 1
Lukas | Thief | LP 5/5, EP 2/3 | STR 0, RFX 3(7), END 3, CON 3(5), DEF 1, COMP 1, FORM 0, AWA 3, ALL 0, FAL 0, CRCN 0
Goblin Outcast 3 | LP: 0 | STR: 1 | RFX: 1 | CON: 8 | DEF: 2 | COMP: 5 | AWA: 5 | FAL: 11 | CRCN: 7
Nimble Form: Roll dice + Reflex; 40 or higher avoid incoming attack turn 1.
Ferocious Assault: At 1 LP, double STR, RFX and CON attributes. No effect on LP.
Goblin Outcast 3 Attacks Nym: UVGrXlj1p_
Nym uses Punishment:p_
Roll a die and add Strength attribute.
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Post by liqueur on May 8, 2023 12:17:22 GMT -7
After the battle ended, Lukas slid both his blades back into their scabbards, breathing lightly with exertion. He took in the scene before ripping off a part of his sleeve to wrap around in a makeshift bandage around Nym's leg. "Nym. Izumi. Rest quickly and go into the bushes. I will scavenge and draw attention if there are any others coming. Izumi is exhausted. Nym is injured. I am the best option."
He said to forestall any possible argument, before drifting over to the bodies and going over them, while never taking his eyes off of the woodland around them. Goblins rarely came in small clusters. As long as none of the real fighters, came, however, maybe they would be alright....
Loot Rolls for 3 Gobbos:
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Post by bird on May 8, 2023 12:32:16 GMT -7
Izumi is already heaving after using the one skill "Right" she obeys Lukas and pulls out, but not before using her sword to cut off the hand of the goblin she killed "First vice accumulated" She quietly celebrates, putting the claw into the satchel she carries "Abel will be so excited" she weakly laughs sheathing her sword and following Nym away deciding to pick up their conversation from before
"I think a spear or glaive is ideal. A halberd would be too heavy" She nods before miming the use of a spear "Maybe a naginata would work actually. I don't know if I could find one though, that feels like it'd be a bit more exotic" She shrugs, committing to memory to look for such a weapon when they return "I don't think I could afford one yet either"
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