Zepher Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Round Two 2 v. 2 Jin focuses Yu Shu parries Hoke parries Purpearl focuses Master Jin Focus: 11 Health: 7 Warrior Priestess Yu Shu Focus: 6 Health: 7 Note: Yu Shu is still recovering, so all her attempts to attack will cost her -1 health as well as her focus. Hoke Focus: 5 Health: 7 Lady Purpearl Focus: 7 Health: 7 Quote
Zepher Posted November 27, 2015 Author Posted November 27, 2015 OoC: Sorry, holidays & the server being down. Round Three 2 v. 2 Jin focuses Yu Shu parries Hoke parries Purpearl parries Everyone stands around looking foolish. Master Jin Focus: 13 Health: 7 Warrior Priestess Yu Shu Focus: 5 Health: 7 Note: Yu Shu is still recovering, so all her attempts to attack will cost her -1 health as well as her focus. Hoke Focus: 4 Health: 7 Lady Purpearl Focus: 6 Health: 7 Quote
JimBee Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 OOC: I totally forgot to reply to Felix, sorry! I didn't realize that it's been almost a week since I posted here. At least it will give Hoke and Purpearl a chance to catch up. At the Healing Springs "You don't fool me with that talk," says Lady Felix with a laugh. "You and I - our type doesn't ever retire. Not truly. I will be on the run one way or another until the die I die. And you heroes too, I imagine. Think all of those who will never forget your name, and who have sworn vengeance." Hybros grinned. "Perhaps you are right. I do not tend to worry about those who might wish to hurt me - I can defend myself. I knew a gnome once, an assassin. He was hiding from the organization he left for many years. I was there when they finally caught up with him. I could have saved him, I suppose… but when one's time comes… Well, eheh… Who would want to find you, Lady Felix?" Quote
Zepher Posted November 28, 2015 Author Posted November 28, 2015 OOC: I totally forgot to reply to Felix, sorry! I didn't realize that it's been almost a week since I posted here. At least it will give Hoke and Purpearl a chance to catch up. Hybros grinned. "Perhaps you are right. I do not tend to worry about those who might wish to hurt me - I can defend myself. I knew a gnome once, an assassin. He was hiding from the organization he left for many years. I was there when they finally caught up with him. I could have saved him, I suppose… but when one's time comes… Well, eheh… Who would want to find you, Lady Felix?" "I don't go around advertising my profession, but you know what I do for a living. I've always gotten away, but not always unseen. It's a good reason to keep on the move, and have powerful friends. I've been to most nations on Olegaia, and am wanted in almost all of them." She shrugs as she sinks deeper into the water. "It's no trouble, though. Most people don't have the funds, intelligence or skill to track me. I'm sure there's a few who are after some bounty on my head though. Those rich old leaders in the High Kingdoms could make it worth someone's time, and I've stolen a precious heirloom or two." Round Four 2 v. 2 Jin attacks Purpearl (-3 focus, no effect) Yu Shu focuses (+2 focus) Hoke parries (-1 focus) Purpearl parries (-1 focus) Purpearl is able to fend off Jin as the others continue to shuffle around being careful. Master Jin Focus: 10 Health: 7 Warrior Priestess Yu Shu Focus: 7 Health: 7 Note: Yu Shu is still recovering, so all her attempts to attack will cost her -1 health as well as her focus. Hoke Focus: 3 Health: 7 Lady Purpearl Focus: 5 Health: 7 Quote
Zepher Posted November 29, 2015 Author Posted November 29, 2015 Round Four 2 v. 2 Jin attacks Hoke (10-3=7, KO) Yu Shu parries (-1 focus) Hoke focuses (+2 focus) Purpearl parries (-1 focus) Jin holds his sword to Hoke's throat, and the dragoon knows by now that it's a sure sign that the battle is over. He steps aside gracefully. Master Jin Focus: 7 Health: 7 Warrior Priestess Yu Shu Focus: 6 Health: 7 Note: Yu Shu is still recovering, so all her attempts to attack will cost her -1 health as well as her focus. Lady Purpearl Focus: 7 Health: 7 Quote
Purpearljellyblob Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Purpearl focuses. Edited November 29, 2015 by Purpearljellyblob Quote
JimBee Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 "I don't go around advertising my profession, but you know what I do for a living. I've always gotten away, but not always unseen. It's a good reason to keep on the move, and have powerful friends. I've been to most nations on Olegaia, and am wanted in almost all of them." She shrugs as she sinks deeper into the water. "It's no trouble, though. Most people don't have the funds, intelligence or skill to track me. I'm sure there's a few who are after some bounty on my head though. Those rich old leaders in the High Kingdoms could make it worth someone's time, and I've stolen a precious heirloom or two." "All too well, heheh." Hybros sunk deeper into the water. "I do not imagine any of the people I have caused harm are good enough to track me down either. At least, I have never had to deal with such things. It is good, I have too much to worry about with completing quests and my people. Though I know to watch my back." He stayed silent for a while, then added, "Would you like to visit the tea house with me, Lady Felix? I have found it can be quite centering." Quote
Zepher Posted November 30, 2015 Author Posted November 30, 2015 Round Five 2 v. 2 Jin focuses (+2 focus) Yu Shu focuses (+2 focus) Purpearl focuses (+2 focus) All three combatants prepare for their final strikes. Master Jin Focus: 9 Health: 7 Warrior Priestess Yu Shu Focus: 8 Health: 7 Note: Yu Shu is still recovering, so all her attempts to attack will cost her -1 health as well as her focus. Lady Purpearl Focus: 9 Health: 7 At the Healing Springs "Why not?" says Lady Felix with a coy smile. "I've been soaking for days. Turn your eyes away as I get out, little imp. I've barely got anything on." The two dress and head to the Tea House, which has recently been used by Lord Chauncey, Arthur, and Lord Guffington. If Master Kiga is bothered by their intrusion even though he's already hosted a tea ceremony today, he doesn't let on, and patiently puts on another pot. After they all sip their tea they settle in for some chatting and some silence. Quote
JimBee Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Hybros breathes in the tea-scented vapor and closes his eyes, resting peacefully for the moment. Quote
Flipz Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 OOC: So sorry, I'm still too drained to post IC. I'll try to send Arthur off to bed when I can. Quote
Purpearljellyblob Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Purpearl parries in anticipation. Quote
Zepher Posted December 1, 2015 Author Posted December 1, 2015 Round Six 2 v. 2 Jin attacks (-3 focus) Yu Shu focuses (+2 focus) Purpearl parries Purpearl continues to hold off her assailants. Master Jin Focus: 6 Health: 7 Warrior Priestess Yu Shu Focus: 10 Health: 7 Note: Yu Shu is still recovering, so all her attempts to attack will cost her -1 health as well as her focus. Lady Purpearl Focus: 7 Health: 7 At the Teahouse For once, the entire gang in the Teahouse remains silent. Hybros sips his tea (+1 focus). He feels totally at peace with himself and the mountain, and can feel stirring in his soul the beginnings of the First Breath. Now he needs only crack the final riddle. Quote
JimBee Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 "Hmm..." Hybros hummed, satisfied and at peace. He slowly rose to his feet, smiled at Lady Felix, and tipped his hat to Kiga before heading for the Vault. Quote
Flipz Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 "To quote these monks and their duality, we cannot try to hard but cannot not try." He chuckles. "But I don't suppose I should be the one handing down their wisdom." Upon Arthur's concern about transporting the First Breath, he looks towards Chauncey. "You need not worry about that. We will be able to transport it," he says confidently. "Once it is drawn out of its vault, it can be used time and time again. These artifacts, all of them, are infinite. And I believe all of your party is drawing close to the final solution." As if in response to Chauncey's words, Arthur feels more focused (+1 focus). OOC: As usual, timey-wimey shenanigans. "Hmm." Arthur suppresses a yawn, then rubs his head. These riddles were getting to him. "I think I'll call it an early evening, gentlemen. All this heavy thinking is just as tiring as a day full of battles. Thank you for taking the time to have tea with me. I've enjoyed our conversations, I shall miss them when we go our separate ways. Good night." Arthur returns to the sleeping quarters to rest. Quote
Purpearljellyblob Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Round Six 2 v. 2 Jin attacks (-3 focus) Yu Shu focuses (+2 focus) Purpearl parries Purpearl manages to fend away Master Jin's attack, as she continues parry. "I am honoured to spar with two skilled Masters at once, but two against one will not earn you a satisfying win, neither will I manage to defeat the two Masters before the day draws to a close. Shall we call it a draw and relax our strained muscles?" Quote
Zepher Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 At the Training Grounds "Gladly." Master Jin and Yu Shu both lower their weapons. At the Vault Hybros arrives back at the Vault as the sun begins to set. What would he like to do? Quote
JimBee Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Hybros sits crossed-legged in front of the building. He takes a moment to reach out and pick one of the pink flowers to gaze at it before closing his eyes. He begins to meditate deeply, inhaling and exhaling slowly. With each breath he gathers a thought and then lets it go, repeating until he has reached some semblance to a nirvana. His focus is unbroken. Quote
Zepher Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 Picking one of the pink flowers, Hybros is treated to the same visions that Arthur shared a few days before - a slew of Masters meditating outside the Vault. Some faces he recognizes: Master Jin, Lord Chauncey (a few years younger) - he watches as Master Kiga rapidly ages in reverse, and gives way to an elderly male who ages backwards swiftly as well, and then a Aoi who seems nearly ageless. The final thing he is treated to is Master Kiga handing Arthur a scroll and chuckling to himself. Hybros feels totally focused and in control (+2 focus). But he must direct his thoughts towards something. What is he hoping to achieve here? Quote
UsernameMDM Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Hoke makes his way back from the Training Grounds. He looks up to the sky, yet sees no sign of the dragons. He walks up on Hybros sitting outside the Vault. He watches the imp. Quote
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