Her plan naturally worked out and as a bonus it didn’t seem to be going bad! A bunch of walking rock spider things came into the clearing, where they curled up and became normal rocks! Could all rocks do that? No, her own hitting rock never grew legs. Shame that, it would be the best companion ever even if it was slow. Food called though and she had another brilliant plan! Oh Fang loved being smart!
“Okay, new plan, we walk up on rock furthest from the others, flip it over and smash it open with rocks. Be careful of getting hit by rock legs. Aim for spots that don’t look as rocky.” She wasn’t sure but those spots felt important on her body so they’d be the same on a rock thing right? “Oh and Awa, my name is Fang. Fang not Thang, I don’t know what a Thang is.”
Once she’d gotten them following along and helpfully pointed out the joints she wanted them to target on their bodies, they put their plan into motion, sneaking around again until they were as close as could be to the furthest rock. As one they rushed it, all four aiming to tip the rock over, Fang ready to use her tusk and rock to hammer it into where its neck should be and stab it good. Even if it was hard, rock + tusk beat rock right?
Spoiler
Daytime
Party:
Lvl 14. Fang
Lvl 17. Awa
Lvl. 12 Goblin Seli [F] Archery, Quiet
Lvl. 12 Goblin Clash [M] Lightning Magic, Loud
Talent(s):
Intelligence
Endurance
Skill(s):
Dark Eye - Allows one to see more effectively in the darkness. (Passive) E-Rank
Thick- whether it's muscle or fat creatures with this skill have more meat on their bones than others. With this skill physical attacks deal less damage. Stacks with similar defensive skills. (Passive)
Musk- creatures with this skill can exude multiple unique scents from their body with varying effects. Bad smells are more likely to draw predators while good smells are more likely to draw prey. It also makes these creatures harder to track by scent. (Passive)
Absorption - A monster specific skill. This skill allows monsters to gain the skill(s) of the creatures they devour. The amount of skills gained in this process is limited to a 6 time usage. Choose your stolen abilities wisely. Uses will reset to 6 upon Ranking Up regardless of the amount you have used. (Remaining Uses: 4)
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Me by Mischief
Lazily slumbering by day, and wreaking havoc at night is none other than the Demoness that goes by the name Darkoda. Trickster and troublemaker alike, she is that which goes bump in the night. Toys in the shadows and plays on your fears to her advantage. Though usually her mischief is harmless, she is not a poltergeist you wish to enrage or gain disfavor from. With a brilliant smile and cat-like pupils set upon crimson irises, the pale silver of her hair just might be the only thing that might give away her location whenever she is setting up her next prank or ploy. Slumbering within the "haunted" grounds beneath the castle, her fitful dreams are ones of great splendor, wonder, and imagination. Dreams of the places she wishes she could go, if she weren't bound to the confines of the castle. A place where she was chained to by the words of the last Emperor, a descendant of her mother, Amaterasu herself. So reviled by this punishment, she became the trickster we all know and love today. Often during the night, the scratching that haunts Hime's dreams are that of Darkoda's claws, inscribing for us her hopes upon the castle wall.
| Goblin Gig | Cave Shaytan, Day 3 | A feast to kill for!
Sweet victory at last! Despite the numerous failings, Gig's kunning worked out in the end. With a swift skull-cracking strike to end the last lizardman's life, the fighting come to an abrupt stop. And the party soon erupted into a loud cheering. None was as loud as Vic though. Not even Gig, who objectively had a wider mouth. Damn that guy is loud!
Well, anyway, the thrill of the battle and the euphoria of winning was quickly transformed to unbearable sense of hunger. There are plenty of meat to eat, and four mouths to feed. The result of this equation is a messy feast where all the goblins, acting like apex predators that they were (at the moment at least), all tried to get the prime meat and organs, leaving a bloody mess afterwards. Gig in particular is fond of the lizardmen's heart and liver. The entrails, he was not too fond of. There are some weird-tasting substance mixed in it, and Gig stopped after the first bite. Yuck. To wash the foul taste off his mouth, Gig also ate an arm from the lizard he killed, which have a firm consistency and exquisite taste to match.
All in all, it was a good feast. Fulfilling, refreshing, and sure as hell exciting. Gig could feel the scorching sun over his shoulder no more after the feast. No joke. But that was not the best of the things of yet. You see, the lizards left behind some loots; items that they previously used to hunt and whatnot. While Jin is technically the pack leader, he was not too concerned with details. Like every winning team, you will need a visionary leader, and a guy who actually give a damn on how to achieve said visions. In this case, Gig believe he is that second in command. So, before Jin lead the team to their next hunt, Gig vested upon himself the duty of distributing the loots to fit the strengths and weaknesses of the team.
First of all, the two eyeballs. Pretty as they were, these eyes were practically useless. It's not hard enough to be used like a rock (not that there's a shortage of rock anyway). As Jin had demonstrated, they did not seem to be appetizing as well. The pattern and the colour though, were quite mesmerizing. Therefore, Gig decided to keep one for himself, and give the other one to Trin, the only female member of the team. Why? Because she contributed to the killing of the particular lizard from which these eyes came from, obviously. Did you think that's because Trin would be the only person on the team to appreciate beauty? Well, that might not be too wrong either, Gig guess.
Moving on, we then have the hottest item around: the spears. These pointy sticks are what the lizards used to (try) and fend off the hungry goblins. Jin took one for himself, which was fine. He was the leader after all. And now they were left with one other spear and the half-broken one. Gig's first instinct was to keep the good thing for himself, but where is the kunning in that? So, instead of succumbing to his own greed, Gig decided to be a logical goblin and gave the pristine one to Trin, who seemed to have good body balance and hand-eye coordination. The pointy stick will be better in her hands.
Gig himself took the half-broken one. He decided that he was better suited to operate under the shadows and therefore does not need such a long handle. This one would suit him just fine, if not better. Shorter stick means easier to use on point-blank range such as a sneak attack from the behind. It's essentially a dagger now, instead of a half-spear. All gig need was the pointy stone tip. The handle was just a bonus for easier grip and moderately longer reach. Not too bad.
And the last but not least, were the scale shields. They are excellent items, but is sadly pretty big and cumbersome (or at least they look that way to Gig). Jin, for instance, did not give a damn about the shields, despite knowing full well that the lizards were impervious to attacks when they were hiding behind these thingy. Gig himself would not need such an item if all he were planning to do is hide and do surprise attacks. So, one for Trin and one for Vic, probably? No, that did not sound right either. Trin's main asset is her excellent footwork and agility. The large shield had the probability of reducing her overall effectiveness in combat instead.
Thus, Gig decided to do the most kunning thing possible. Having called Vic, who seemed to be dissatisfied with the fact that he got no pointy sticks, Gig asked the meatboy to stretch both his hands and equipped a shield on each hands. So now Vic is armed with a scale arm guard on each arms. Gig thought these things would not hinder Vic the least, and would help him block attacks on his mad charge towards enemies. Plus, it looked cool to boot! Vic would not have any complain, Gig bet!
So yeah.
"Hunt more, yes." Gig replied to Jin's question/order. "Leftovers, take some as bait?" he added as he pointed at the bloody carcass of the lizards. It would surely attract some interesting prey, Gig thought.
OOC Info:
Spoiler
Level: 23 Talents: Stealth, Combat Skills:
+ Stillness (Active) E-Rank
+ Heat Resistance (Passive) E-Rank
+ Dark Eye (Passive) E-Rank
+ Absorption (Remaining Uses: 4)
Inventory:
+ Rounded Rock
+ Stone Half-Spear [Inferior]
+ Lizardman Eye x1
Party:
+ Goblin Jin [M] - Level 21
+ Goblin Vic [M] - Level 23
+ Goblin Trin [F] - Level 14
Edited by Crouching Bacon, 28 March 2015 - 08:59 AM.
"Okay... Phang.", Goblin Awa responded to his collaborator's correction while concealing shame of his mistake. He emphasized her name so that she knew he understood her. Goblin Awa followed Goblin Fang happily, she knew how to get meat good and that made her okay in his book. Goblin Awa readied himself with each step as the team of goblin marauders drew closer to their adamant prey. At their final step there was a brief pause before they all charged. It was a mad rush, and Goblin Awa was still holding his tusk and rock in hand. With no time to rearrange his equipment, Goblin Awa attempted to slip the tusk underneath the creature and impale whatever he hit and lift with that hand as he discarded the rock in the other and lifted with that hand as well. Hopefully, their efforts in unison would flip the unsuspecting creature and reveal what Goblin Awa thought might be a soft, delicious underside for the goblin to ravage in their hunger.
Spoiler
Daytime
Party:
Lvl. 17 Awa
Lvl. 14 Fang
Lvl. 12 Seli [F] Archery, Quiet
Lvl. 12 Clash [M] Lightning Magic, Loud
Dossier
Name: Awa
Age: Day 3
Gender: Male
Race: Goblin
Level: 1
Appearance: Very typical goblin, but with green eyes and a slightly broader build.
Personality: Calm and slow to anger, but also slow to forgive. Once lit he doesn't burn out for a while.
Talent(s):
Formidable - Awa is a bit more resistant to harm then normal.
Robust - Awa has strong, thick bones in his body giving him a sturdy frame.
Skill(s):
Dark Eye - Allows one to see more effectively in the darkness. (Passive) E-Rank
Thick- whether it's muscle or fat creatures with this skill have more meat on their bones than others. With this skill physical attacks deal less damage. Stacks with similar defensive skills. (Passive) E-Rank
Musk- creatures with this skill can exude multiple unique scents from their body with varying effects. Bad smells are more likely to draw predators while good smells are more likely to draw prey. It also makes these creatures harder to track by scent.(Passive) E-Rank
Absorption - A monster specific skill. This skill allows monsters to gain the skill(s) of the creatures they devour. The amount of skills gained in this process is limited to a 6 time usage. Choose your stolen abilities wisely. Uses will reset to 6 upon Ranking Up regardless of the amount you have used. (Remaining Uses: 4)
Outfitted with new weapons from their battle with the lizardmen the goblins were starting to look like warriors. They may have known little more than which end of the spears to stab with, but that did little to stop them from looking like they did. Vic in particular was enjoying his new weapons. the hard things would greatly improve his smashing power, or so he believed. The blood that covered the group as they consumed the lizardmen stained their bodies red as the sun steamed all the liquid off them, giving the goblins an even more savage cast than normal. They felt like real predators, except for Trin, her face remained expressionless so her thoughts were a mystery.
Once they were done with their meal Gig set about using his kunning to create a brilliant trap. However when that amounted to creating an artful display of dismembered lizardmen by the oasis Trin took over establishing the trap. After looking all over their side of the oasis Trin took some of the uneaten limbs of the lizardmen and climbed up to place them in the trees. It took some effort to get them to stay in the trees without falling out, but once she did so Trin seemed satisfied. The hunting party was confused as to her aim, but then the wind whipped across the trees and carried with it the scent of raw lizard meat. Perhaps Gig wasn't the only one with kunning eh?
After convincing Vic not to climb into the trees to have the meat for himself the hunting party crested the top of a nearby dune and waited. Some time later a small group of creatures wandered into the oasis. They walked on four legs and were covered in grey-brown fur with black spots. It was hard to judge from atop the dune, but the creatures looked half again as long as a goblin. The creatures stopped to drink at the oasis and were soon drawn to the remains of the lizardmen. The lizardmen on the ground had little meat left on them courtesy of the group of ravenous goblins, so eventually the creatures were drawn towards the limbs hanging invitingly from the trees above them.
Whatever these creatures were it seemed climbing was beyond them, as they tried desperately yet unsuccessfully to climb the tree and bring down the delicious meat that lay above. It was a task that occupied much of their attention. "Smash?"Vic whispered, eying the creatures hungrily, a sheen of sweat covering his face.
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Spoiler
It seems your lizard bait has drawn a pack of ??? Hyenasthat are currently preoccupied dealing with lizard limbs in the trees surrounding the oasis.
Fang, Awa, Clash, Seli
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The goblins rushed towards the furthest rock from its companions with their smashing rocks in hand, eyes filled with gleeful visions of a soft underside that could accommodate their frenzied stabbing. With a heave they managed to flip the rock creature over, only to reveal more rock underneath which was seemingly indistinguishable from all the other rock bits. It was less rocky than the other side, but the underside was unmistakably rock. That didn't dissuade the goblins in the slightest from smashing its rocky underside with their rocks. Rock met rock in a drizzle of sparks that did nothing to pierce the creature's rocky underbelly. Fang's attempt at a makeshift chisel met with greater success, chipping away at the rocks a pebble at a time. But each whack sent a shudder through her arm and took a chunk of the tusk with it. After a few attempts those chunks were adding up and it looked like the tusk would be destroyed before it broke through to the meat underneath the rock.
After several more concerted rock-smashing attempts Clash let out a loud groan. "This plan bad," he said "I have better one. Seli help lift." With a grunt of exertion Clash and Seli lifted the creature out of the ground. It was only at this point that it showed any signs of being alive, legs scrabbling uselessly in the air. The two goblins walked the creature over to one of the other rocks. Clash grunted and kicked the rock creature onto its side, exposing its underbelly "Now raise real high." it was obvious Clash had only meant for Seli to hear him, but when he spoke everyone heard him. Together the two succeeded in lifting the creature their full arm length above their head. "Follow me." With only that as warning Clash attempted what none of the other goblins had seen before, he threw the creature down on its companion's underside.
There was a large crack sound followed by a squeal of pain as the underside of the creature split open to reveal soft, pink meat inside. Clash turned to the others and smiled, "Needed bigger rocks." With the efficacy of his plan revealed Clash proceeded to break open every other creature in their vicinity using another of their number. Towards the end they started to run away, but the creatures were not fast and Clash was driven by the success of his plan. Eventually all the creatures lay dying in a heap before him, legs squirming in the air. "Lets get these things back home," he said, "It will be night soon and cave needs meat."
And so Clash lifted a creature on each arm, seemingly growing stronger as his confidence grew. He headed back towards the cave with the rest of the part wondering where all of that had just come from.
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All hail Clash: the Roccrab Slayer. Praise be unto him.
Also worth noting: for your group it is now Night Phase. I will be making changes to this system in the following in-game day, but for now it functions the exact same as Kiri's. Up to you if you want to stay out or not. Now, lets get down to the business of:
| Goblin Gig | Cave Shaytan, Day 3 | Scent of Death
As Gig had previously imagined, Trin's kunning is really something else. Using her elaborate (for goblin standard, anyway) trap, she managed to land the team a small group of four-legged furries. Even Gig could not hide his amazement. And without thinking too much about it he patted the female gob's head and said, "Good job. We'll have another feast thanks to you!" with a rather amazing articulation. Apparently eating has increased his intelligence a bit. Huge emphasis on a bit, though.
So, the only thing left to do was to make sure the preys end up inside the Goblins' mouth. It was an important turning point. Consecutive successful hunts were important to shape and solidify teamwork within the ragtag group of goblins. It'll give them confidence to trust and rely on each other, and will improve teamwork and success rate. Not that Gig knew any of this though. He's just a curious glutton who would not allow food to escape his grasp. Well, anyway, back to topic, Gig once again exercised his kunning to formulate a fool-proof plan. Because, let's face it, goblins are fool by default.
The furries all have four legs; Gig and friends all have two. By the law of kunning, this will mean the furries are faster runner than Gig's team. The fact that the furries were preoccupied with the meat dangling above their heads would buy Gig & co. some time, but the success rate is still 50-50 at best. It's not bad, but certainly not good enough for Gig and his obsession with kunning. So, instead he decided to do the unthinkable and use his own body as a lure!
The plan was simple. Gig would pretend to be wounded, and play dead near the undergrowth where Jin, Vic, and Trin would be hiding with their weapon on the ready. The furries were obviously hungry and would not pass on free food, so they'll most probably come running towards Gig's 'corpse'. That's where Vic will smash the creatures into bloody pulps while Jin and Trin finish off the surviving ones. It should be more effective than running straight into fray like bowling balls towards the pins, mainly because the said pins all have legs and can run.
Having briefed everybody of his plan, Gig gritted his teeth and stabbed his half-spear onto his left shoulder. It was not deep enough to be fatal, but still enough to keep a small stream of fresh blood running. Then, he limped out from the bushes, acting all groggy and stuff, and then dropped himself onto his back. Using his newly-learned stillness to stifle his breath and movement, Gig would say his act was pretty convincing. Of course, despite the convincing appearance, he was quite alive and aware of his surrounding. If the furries were to get their face close enough to him, he'd grapple the first one he saw and use the half-spear he was still holding to cut its throat open.
OOC Info:
Spoiler
Level: 23 Talents: Stealth, Combat Skills:
+ Stillness (Active) E-Rank
+ Heat Resistance (Passive) E-Rank
+ Dark Eye (Passive) E-Rank
+ Absorption (Remaining Uses: 4)
Inventory:
+ Rounded Rock
+ Stone Half-Spear [Inferior]
+ Lizardman Eye x1
Party:
+ Goblin Jin [M] - Level 21
+ Goblin Vic [M] - Level 23
+ Goblin Trin [F] - Level 14
Edited by Crouching Bacon, 30 March 2015 - 12:11 PM.
It seemed like the others were as eager to hunt again as he was. They were growing goblins after all, they needed to eat. Grow as in the good kind of grow and not the growing fat kind of grow. Serious business. Gig's suggestion sounded good enough, so they left it to him. Although, when it was done it didn't seem like it would do much. Luckily Trin took over and showed the dumb non-trappy goblins how it's done. Of course, Jin and the others were confused at it all, being the morons that they are. It took some convincing to stop Vic from going up the tree and eating all the meat. While there was initial doubt over it, Trin proved successful, as a punch of furry critter things came over and tried to get the meat in the trees.
It was soon that Gig thought of a planned and explained it to his stupid comrades. He apparently suggested using himself as bait by being dead or something. Jin agreed with his plan. Gig probably wouldn't die but better him than Jin. Even if he dies Jin knows he'll be able to smash and kill some furry thing. It's a win-win. Not like Jin would know what that means. Jin also had thought of something. Turning to Vic, he began explaining to him, with hand motions, about what he can do with his shields. Long but not but actually short story short, Vic can use the shields as a weapon and throw, with his crazy strength, at the thingies if they tried to run. He probably didn't get it and will do something stupid again but that doesn't matter. Gig stabbed himself and enacted his plan.
He turned to Trin and instructed her to come from behind the furry things and cut off their escape route. He also suggested that Vic goes at them from another direction as Jin himself will come in from another direction. The point of this would be to trap them and prevent them from getting by them. While sounding complex, Jin simply thought having everyone come from directions might work. A gut feeling. After explaining, Putting his hand on Vic's shoulder, Jin nodded at him. "Smash" As the furry things began to move towards Gig. Raising his own spear, they prepared for battle. With a wave of his meaty hand, he got into his position.
OOC Info:
Spoiler
Daytime
Ate an eye, it was ewwwy. Using absorption and taking the offensive skill and the 1st utility. Still debating on whether I should take them all or not. Will wait until I see the 2 that I selected.
Level: 21
Party Members:
Gig [M]
Level 23
Stealth
Combat
Trin [F]
Level 14
Trapping
Reserved
Vic [M]
Level 23
Strength
Thick-Headed
Talent(s):
Strength
Dexterity
Jin's Inventory:
Stone Spear
Skill(s):
Dark Eye - Allows one to see more effectively in the darkness. (Passive) E-Rank
Absorption - A monster specific skill. This skill allows monsters to gain the skill(s) of the creatures they devour. The amount of skills gained in this process is limited to a 6 time usage. Choose your stolen abilities wisely. Uses will reset to 6 upon Ranking Up regardless of the amount you have used. (Remaining Uses: 4)
Heat Resistance - Creatures with this skill are more resistant to heat, both in general and in terms of burn damage. (Passive) E-Rank
Chompers - Creatures with this skill have sharper teeth and bite harder than others. Does not increase the durability of teeth. (Passive) E-Rank
The Epic Of X:
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While we fade away from the bustling market where our benevolent giant resides, we spend what seems to be endless hours winding through the unfamiliar cobblestone streets. Slithering through the labyrinth of darkened streets and narrow passages until in this expansive city, we reach a place where the light rarely touches. There, beneath a fickle and flickering lamp, sitting upon her throne that marks her the queen of the underworld with a cunning and seductive smile is none other than I-Am-X. Calmly observing us with a yellowed iris beset upon harrowing black, her fanged grin only grows wider as her fingertip guides the rod that stirs a tall, thin glass of suspicious looking Red Wine. Here in the Dark, we exist temporarily in her Kingdom. A place where the unsavory sorts can find sanctuary, a black market, and often the tools of death, subtlety, and subterfuge.
Sliding her sultry fingertip upon the spine of a book, the tome seems almost alive as it shudders and props open to a blank, but weathered page. Dipping a sharpened fountain pen in ink, she takes her mark upon the leathery parchment after a sip of her Bloodied delicacy. Not a moment later for us, the innocent-minded folks living upon the streets above, she describes to us her next devilish machination.
Jojo's face had become distorted due to the musky scent that filled the air. Rancid and quite potent, the stench had ruined his appetite. His meal was probably ruined, but he had no intentions of letting the Civet go. Covering his nose with his arm, trying his best to mask the scent, Jojo cautiously approached the downed feline with stone in hand. Paying little attention to Lenny and the Civet he was chasing after, Jojo had his sights on the prey in front of him. Its movements were definitely limited and it was practically on its death bed. Carefully aiming at the Civet's head, Jojo quickly threw his rock at its head, hoping to take it out in one blow.
When the Barbed Civet dies, its smell might return to normal and its flavor would remain unaffected. This was the only thought that motivated Jojo to do what he did. Hopefully, he wouldn't end up getting disappointed.
Crafting was a new venture for the Goblins. As the 'genius' who came up with the idea of tying a stick to a claw Goblin Zeru led the way in crafting their items with his dexterous hands. He got Goblin Zapp to help out too as, for some reason, Goblin Zeru had decided Goblin Zapp would be good at it. Or at least that he wouldn't be as bad as Goblin Bran and Goblin Grahl, both of whom were eagerly watching from the sidelines as Goblin Zaru set to work.
Wood Piece + Barbed Tail Lions Claw = Knife?
Goblin Zeru's attempt at a knife was uhh... Well, it sort of worked. It was wonky, and the claw was attached somewhat loosely, but it was all holding together. Goblin Zeru acquired a Flimsy Knife. And then it was Goblin Zapp's time to try.
Wood Piece + Barbed Tail Lions Claw = Knife?
Goblin Zapp after taking a little longer on his creation, and learned a bit from Goblin Zeru's mistakes, managed to put together something of a much better quality that Goblin Zeru had. The string holding the claw to the wood was rather messy to look at but it was holding strong. The claw wouldn't wobble, even when in use. Goblin Zapp acquired a Sturdy Knife.
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Spoiler
Okay, you got a Flimsy Knife, and Zapp got a Sturdy Knife.
Aaaaand, here is the skill you got.
Full Defense - User's of this skill get full use out of their armor. It makes breaking through their defenses much, much harder and makes armor items last longer and be harder to break. (Passive)
Pip
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"What happen me? How here?" Goblin Pip had asked.
A fair question given the circumstances. Old Goblin Fela looked down at him lying there injured and gave the youngster a soft smile. "Someone found you and brought you back." She said quite cryptically. She paused for a moment so as to decide how to proceed. "I won't tell you who it was, she wouldn't like it. But she said 'Tell him that next time I'm leaving the little idiot out there to feed the jungle.' before she left. That was a lot of words for her now that I think about it..."
A moment passed in silence before Old Goblin Fela leaned forwards and gently touched the wound on Goblin Pip's chest. It was just off center, on the right hand side of Goblin Pip's chest. Originally, for a moment at least, the open wound had been in the shape of a near-perfect circle. "She did a really good job on this. Must've took a while." Goblin Fela muttered, mostly to herself. The wound was practically closed now. The injuries deeper inside his body were somehow healed and the outer wounds were neatly stitched with the thinnest string Goblin Fela had ever seen.Goblin Pip would most likely be in pain from the injury for a good few days before it fully healed, but he would be able to move about. "Whatever you did, you got very lucky."Old Goblin Fela told Goblin Pip with a stern voice, as though warning him not to do it again.
Edited by Unbelievably Majestic, 30 March 2015 - 11:15 AM.
The attempt to kill the Bear had failed. The angle of the stick wasn't enough to fully kill the creature. It moved up and caused the Wood Bear to roar in pain, but it would not stop the creature.
It was when time was at it's darkest that a large call came from out of the forest. Both Snarf and the Wood Bear turned to the direction it came from. The Soldier Moose's mother was charging at the bear. It's eyes were permanently pointing in opposite directions facing away from each other to increase it's survivability or whatever. This was no ordinary moose, it was a Derp-EyedShield Horn Soldier Moose.
The mother moose charged at the bear and crashed it onto it's side. The baby moose howled in delight and ran to it's mother. The bear was tossed to it's side and Snarf was freed from beneath the beast. The moose's large hooves were still to close though. If the creature decided to continue it's attack on the bear, it could trample the small Snarf.
There was no worse day for the bear as it laid on it's side with it's back against a tree. It took a lot more damage from that single attack.
Lorcan
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Bren looked at Lorcan with a confused expression for a second. He put his hand on his chin as he processed what Lorcan had just said. He shook his head. The price was not high enough. He simply repeated his previous offer, "You give things, We make things. You give meat, We give things back."
Bren and Kie's system was efficient and heavily favored themselves. If Lorcan gave them his materials, they'd make the items he wanted. It was a matter of getting them back with meat or things of equal or more value. It was a quite simple, but effective method.
Over at another close by spot, Dak and Kie seemed to have come to a deal. He simply gave all his items to the female goblin. It looked like it was getting accepted rather quickly. Almost immediately Kie sat down and began working on all her new materials.
As soon as the bear's weight had been lifted from her, Snarf commando rolled out of the way of the enraged moose. Then to be sure she commando rolled a few more times. It was a surefire away to avoid attacks.
From her vantage point at the side she surveyed the situation. The bear was hurt. The moose was not. Baby moose was not. She required all of them to be dead and in her belly but none of them were. Disgusting waste of time. Snarf suddenly stopped.
The moose was staring at her. Mostly because it's eyes pointed in different directions but that was irrelevant.
It was lookin' at her? Well, then who the hell else are was it lookin'- it lookin' at her? Well, she's the only one here. Who the gob does it think it's lookin'? Oh yeah? Huh? 'kay
Snarf bent down and picked up a small stick. Just the right size. She would teach that moose to look at her like she was someone to be looked at. With the great stealth that came naturally to her she circled the moose who was still derping at the bear. When she was behind it she charged forward and jumped. With her tactical leap she landed on the young moose and again used it as a platform. Snarf scrambled up the larger moose's back and towards it's head, where she grabbed it's antler with one hand and attempted to stab it in the eye with her stick. NO ONE LOOKS AT SNARF
Edited by Katia Managan, 30 March 2015 - 05:50 PM.
It seemed that Zeru's intuition, was spot on. The claws were a perfect for knife making. It made Zeru quite proud. However he was slightly miffed that Zapp made a better knife. Its then that yet another design flashed through the few neurons that made his brain. He'd make a tiger paw with tiger claws!
"Ok you help me!" he said, smiling at Zapp. This time they'd both work together on the same thing, then the results would be much better! This time he explained his idea to Zapp. First they'd cut a small sliver of the Lion pelt with the knives to get some leather thongs. Zapp set to work under Zeru's guidance. Then they'd take two pieces of wood, and cut three deep notches in each, making sure the claws fit in each. Finally they fit three claws in each small stick and secured it with the leather thong...
Quick Study: Zeru is a observant little fellow with good head on his shoulders, he can pick up skills rather quickly, of course mastering them is a another matter altogether.
Skill(s):
Dark Eye - Allows one to see more effectively in the darkness. (Passive) E-Rank Absorption - A monster specific skill. This skill allows monsters to gain the skill(s) of the creatures they devour. The amount of skills gained in this process is limited to a 6 time usage. Choose your stolen abilities wisely. Uses will reset to 6 upon Ranking Up regardless of the amount you have used. (Remaining Uses: 2
Intimidating Roar - The ability to petrify someone temporarily with a terrifying roar. (Active)
Precision - The user is much more accurate with their own body. This effects punches, kicks, and all matters of attacks with their own body. Also helps with other things such as landing in places after jumping or spiting accurately. (Passive)
Predatory Instinct - The user of this ability is a natural at exploiting weak points in their prey. Weak points work even more in their favour. (Passive)
Full Defense - User's of this skill get full use out of their armor. It makes breaking through their defenses much, much harder and makes armor items last longer and be harder to break. (Passive)
In the middle of his studies, Kor noticed something: there was another Nih. Not quite Nih, as this one was clearly female, but she carried a similar air. Kor frowned deeply, closed the book he was reading, and turned around.
"What you want?" he asked, though he was wholly uninterested. He figured saying something would be the fastest way to work through this newest annoyance.
Pip sat there in silence as he digested the information he had just gotten from the green old hag in front of him. From what he had heard, he had not only been saved by being dragged out of the jungle, but he had been saved even more than that, someone had kept the wounded on his chest from killing him. Not only had he been saved twice, but it sounded like it was the same person both times, though the person didn't sound very nice.
Pip was annoyed that he had been such a fool to think that he could beat that punching thing, but Pip was determined to kill the Puncher, maybe not now, but eventually. Before Pip could get his revenge he had to get better, and just healthy better, but knowy better, too. Pip looked again at the old person in front of him, Pip may may be an idiot, but he wasn't stupid, so he got onto his knees and bowed to her.
"Please, teach Pip how to survive, please". Pip let out a grunt of pain, as this position was more painful than he had thought it would be. "Please, Pip needs help and he want your help and help of the one that save him, please, help Pip to live".
Pip would not waste this second chance he had been given. He would pay back the one that had saved him, and he would kill the one that had made him need saving.
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Level: 21
Personality:Pip wants to test the limits of his power, too see how strong he can get and see if it's enough to stand at the top of the caves hierarchy(Until he realizes there is more than just the cave, and that he has a lot of work ahead of him.) Though he relishes a challenge he hates it when anybody is better than him.
Talent(s):
Tough
Martial Arts
Spoils Vine Snake Skin
Vine Snake Fangs
Skill(s):
Escape - The user is able to escape much, much easier. Regardless of the situation, the user gets a bonus when attempting to get away. (Passive)E-Rank
Constrict - Makes the user a master of grabbing things tightly and squeezing, which can be useful in many situations. This also works as a direct counter to the 'Escape' skill, making it more difficult for enemies and prey to get away. Particularly if you have them cornered, or literally in your grasp. (Passive) E-Rank
Poison Resistance- Makes the user completely immune to poisons and resistant to others. The amount of poisons that do not effect the user become higher in number as this skill ranks up. (Passive) E-Rank
Dark Eye - Allows one to see more effectively in the darkness. (Passive) E-Rank
Absorption - A monster specific skill. This skill allows monsters to gain the skill(s) of the creatures they devour. The amount of skills gained in this process is limited to a 6 time usage. Choose your stolen abilities wisely. Uses will reset to 6 upon Ranking Up regardless of the amount you have used. (Remaining Uses: 3)
He held back a sigh. Bren didn’t understand. He stopped for a brief moment to collect his thoughts and how he was going to relay them to the other goblin. Goblins were not known for their intelligence. They were, at best, idiot savants.
“You make me things,” Lorcan started, drawing Bren’s attention. “You give things back. Then I bring you more things.”
Using all of his leadership abilities he could muster, Lorcan tried to impress upon Bren that if he made all the things he asked for, it would be a lot easier for Lorcan to hunt things and bring them to Bren. Essentially, if Bren allowed Lorcan to skip payment for now, it meant he would bring back more interest in the future since his new items could very well help him hunt more things with more ease.
The Hyenas perked up at the smell of fresh blood. They turned away from their treevial pursuit to see a goblin collapse nearby. The smell of blood was almost as intoxicating as the thought of little to no resistance from their prey as they ate it. The Hyenas stalked towards the fallen goblin, all predatory grace and lupine grins. When they were almost upon their meal the Hyenaswere surprised by another goblin. This one had a flat object on each arm that reminded the creatures of the scaly creatures they had been trying to eat moments ago. This goblin stood in front of the other one, issuing a roar of challenge.
Looking at the small creature trying to defend its brother from their advances the Hyenas did what was in their nature, they laughed. The effect of their concentrated laughter was immediate, sending the goblin into a rage. But as it tried to close the distance between them it lurched, suddenly off balance. Predators that they were the Hyenascouldn't resist a moment of weakness so prominent.
Jin cursed Vic with all the strength in his body. Knowing the idiotic goblin some part of the explanation of their plan went over his head, probably the part where Gig was only pretending to be dead. So like the idiot that he was Vic went out to defend his friend's dead body from the creatures. When they saw Vic defending the body of his comrade they laughed, but it was unlike any laughter the goblins had heard before, high-pitched and somehow louder than it should be. The laughter was accompanied by an unfamiliar sensation to the goblins. It became impossible to tell which way was up and their stomachs roiled in a distinctly unpleasant way. Jin collapsed onto all fours with a stifled groan, and could see Trin do the same through the haze of uncomfortable sensations. He was also able to watch from his perch in the nearby bushes as Vic stumbled and the creatures rushed him all at once.
It was over in moments, one distracting him long enough so the other could tear his throat out in one vicious bite. Vic stood for a moment, as if trying to breath, then collapsed on the ground and moved no more. Some of the creatures fell on him then, reveling in the taste of fresh meat. But not all of them did, several moved towards Gig.
Gig had heard enough to know what happened, and his plan was to sneak away while the creatures consumed Vic. However, in the wake of their laughter he found standing up to be the single most difficult thing he had ever attempted. It was a blessing and a curse that through all the carnage Gig managed to maintain his stillness, and he found out why it was a curse as the creatures started biting into him.
Jin struggled to right himself as he watched some of the creatures split off and head towards Gig. Vic had been dead the moment he stepped outside the bushes, but Gig was alive and there was a chance he could be saved. Whatever this feeling was it made standing up straight hard, yet Jin managed to right himself on two legs. The creatures were on Gig now, ravaging his arms. Jin wasn't about to let him die, so with a deep breath in an attempt to calm his stomach Jin burst from the bushes and whipped his spear at the creatures. It slashed one right across the nose, leaving a deep cut and a spray of blood. The other was too far away, but it stopped biting Gig to survey the new threat.
Jin was still a bit unsteady on his feet, and it seemed the creatures could sense that. The both rushed towards him at once. He tried to dodge out of the way, but succeeded only in staggering to the ground. Jin felt a rush of air as one of them sailed over his head. The other creature gave a yelp as it found Trin's spear lodged through its torso. Before the corpse could settle she whipped the blade out of it in a smooth motion.
"May've bit more'n we can chew." It took Jin a second to realize the voice had come from Trin, who was now staring at the creatures that had stopped devouring Vic's corpse in light of more meals in sight.
OOC:
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RIP Vic. His number was up, and that number happened to be 100.
Trin killed one Laughing Hyena, but the one Jin cut is only wounded and Gig isn't in great shape after having his body gnawed on. Meanwhile the other two stopped chowing down on Vic because there is a fight going on. Up to you how to proceed from here folks.
Edited by Siderealmidnight, 02 April 2015 - 08:30 AM.
The terrifying goblin spoke up. Mu just shivered in fear from his visage and prostrated before him in a show of surrender. She fumbled for a response but finally found her voice. "Mu wants to help."
She could feel that this goblin was a strong one and being his minion may make her famous across the cave. So she wanted him to accept her request. She just looked on stupidly at him with a lone tooth peering out of her shut lips. Giving her a rather funny appearance.
If you have the time:
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Through the vast entity that is the Internet, we now find ourselves in an unfamiliar place. A place of new faces, new personalities, and new adventurers alike. This place is the new home of our motley crew, and it is called Batoto. Here, as we meander through bustling streets and cobblestone draped markets, we find the first new person we will meet this day. Diabolical Rhapsody. What is so curious and is immediately the most noticeable thing about this shy soul is his height. Towering over eight feet high and sporting a two-handed mace that weighs more than some men, one would expect this scraggly bearded giant to be a savage barbarian. Yet those who dare try to scratch the surface a touch soon find a kind soul who so earnestly aims to please. Accompanying the vodka that he drinks and sings softly to is a pen quill made of the finest eagle's feather. His tools of imagination and creation, the studious giant fervently writes his passages for us all to see.
From the moment the word 'dead' was mentioned, they all should of realized that things were going to hell. Just as Gig did his part in the plan, Vic went and messed it all up, again. Here Jin was hoping that some words would've stuck this time around. However, unlike last time, Vic wasn't so lucky this time around. He went out there to defend Gig's body only to be on the brunt of the creatures laughs. It was an erry laugh, well, given how all the words are above Jin's head, lets just say it made him feel very very weird. Soon his senses started going loony, as well as his stomach, though, Jin was too pre-occupied with his stomach. Soon he found himself on all fours and watched as Vic stumbled and the creatures jumping all over him. Within moments, Vic was dead.
With Vic dead, Jin struggled to get to his feet. Gig was still alive, and if something isn't done, he wouldn't be staying that way. Whatever the weirdness that was making him all swirley and making him dance was, Jin finally managed to get on his two feet again. Hooray! Snapping out of it as Gig's arms became chew toys, Jin took a deep breath to calm himself before bolting from the bushes and striking at the creatures with his spear. He managed to cut the beast across the nose, leading a deep wound, but didn't manage to kill the thing. While he wanted to kill one, at least he managed to get them to stop. So that's good. That's what he thought anyway. Despite managing to get a strike in, Jin still was having trouble standing on his feet which allowed the furballs to both lunge at Jin.
Dodging didn't seem to work as he soon found himself staggering to the round and one of the creatures sailing over his head. With some mean looking carpet monster behind him and 2 more coming on over, Jin seems to be next on the menu. For the first time all hunt, Trin opened her mouth, sadly, it was only to point out the obvious. WAY TO GO CAPTAIN OBVIOUS GOBLIN, Jin was tempted to say but decided against it. Instead, he grunted in agreement. Looking at Trin, he looked at the ground and back at her and nodded. He wasn't sure if she'd understand, but probably more so than Vic ever did at least. In short, he was going to do something to the walking and laughing rug and she should follow his lead. He was sure by now she'd probably understand that running probably wasn't the best option. Considering their condition and Gig's.
Turning around to face off with the beast that jumped over him, he glared at it before taking another deep breath. He wasn't sure how much longer he'll be able to stay on his feet but he at least had to take that thing down. Taking a few steps towards the beast, Jin stopped and kicked at the ground, sending dirt and pebbles at the creatures eyes and lunged at it with his spear. He was hoping that the piles of earth he kicked at it would blind it temporarily or distract it long enough that he can land a fatal blow. Not only that but he was also hoping to keep the other 2 beasts attention on him so Trin can make her own move and take them down. Or at least get one down and shake the other off.
OOC Info:
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Daytime
Jin kicked the dirt, kicking dirt and pebbles at the hyena's face to blind it and hopefully get a fatal blow on it.
Level: 21
Party Members:
Gig [M]
Level 23
Stealth
Combat
Trin [F]
Level 14
Trapping
Reserved
Vic [M]Dead
Level 23
Strength
Thick-Headed
Talent(s):
Strength
Dexterity
Jin's Inventory:
Stone Spear
Skill(s):
Dark Eye - Allows one to see more effectively in the darkness. (Passive) E-Rank
Absorption - A monster specific skill. This skill allows monsters to gain the skill(s) of the creatures they devour. The amount of skills gained in this process is limited to a 6 time usage. Choose your stolen abilities wisely. Uses will reset to 6 upon Ranking Up regardless of the amount you have used. (Remaining Uses: 4)
Heat Resistance - Creatures with this skill are more resistant to heat, both in general and in terms of burn damage. (Passive) E-Rank
Chompers - Creatures with this skill have sharper teeth and bite harder than others. Does not increase the durability of teeth. (Passive) E-Rank
While we fade away from the bustling market where our benevolent giant resides, we spend what seems to be endless hours winding through the unfamiliar cobblestone streets. Slithering through the labyrinth of darkened streets and narrow passages until in this expansive city, we reach a place where the light rarely touches. There, beneath a fickle and flickering lamp, sitting upon her throne that marks her the queen of the underworld with a cunning and seductive smile is none other than I-Am-X. Calmly observing us with a yellowed iris beset upon harrowing black, her fanged grin only grows wider as her fingertip guides the rod that stirs a tall, thin glass of suspicious looking Red Wine. Here in the Dark, we exist temporarily in her Kingdom. A place where the unsavory sorts can find sanctuary, a black market, and often the tools of death, subtlety, and subterfuge.
Sliding her sultry fingertip upon the spine of a book, the tome seems almost alive as it shudders and props open to a blank, but weathered page. Dipping a sharpened fountain pen in ink, she takes her mark upon the leathery parchment after a sip of her Bloodied delicacy. Not a moment later for us, the innocent-minded folks living upon the streets above, she describes to us her next devilish machination.
The foul stench fumigating the secluded meadow did it's job as Goblin Jojo's face puckered in disgust and his assault slowed ever so slightly. The Barbed Civet began to regain it's senses just as Goblin Jojo went in for the kill, allow it to dodge the missile by a slight by bobbing and weaving it's head to the side. The creature, while recovered from being rocked, both figuratively and literally, attempted to bolt only to squeal in pain. The concussion it received before blocked out the pain of it's crippled leg. The Barbed Civet dragged itself by it's two front leg away from Goblin Jojo at a snail's pace, desperate for escape.
Goblin Lenny's luck ran out, however, as the Civet he was chasing gave him the slip into a Civet sized tunnel beneath a pile of rubble. After laying down on his stomach and reaching into the small fissure he realized that his mark had escaped. Goblin Lenny turned back and now stood across from Goblin Jojo with the Barbed Civet between the pair.
Spoiler
The smell is spreading and Lenny lost his prey. I'd advise you to finish off the Barbed Civet pronto.
Despite his failed assault along with pungent odor that continued to spread, Jojo couldn't help but smile. It wasn't noticeable though given his puckered up face. Seeing the Civet refusing to give up made the hunt remain interesting. It was obviously doing its best to survive. Jojo realized that despite the situation they were in, he had no excuse to not face the Civet with all he had. Anything less would just be disrespectful. Picking up the sharpest and pointiest rock he could find, Jojo charged towards the limping feline. With its back turned against him as it was trying to flee, the chances of it being able to dodge Jojo's next attack would be little to none. Ramming his weapon down the Civet's back would definitely do the trick.
As this was taking place, Lenny had suddenly appeared in front of where the Civet was heading. Luck was not on the Civet's side as Lenny proceeded to mimic Jojo and ran towards their wounded prey. He lost his target once, having it happen a second time was not an option.
With two screaming, hungry goblins dashing towards it, the Civet, unfortunately, had no place to run.
As Goblin Patch approached the Leopard, the proud beast wheezed as it held it's head high. It might have been trying to stand and fight the advancing Goblin, or perhaps it was preparing to face it's death with dignity. Whatever it was, such thoughts were far too intellectual for Goblin Patch, who delivered a swift and hard kick to the Leopard's jaw. The Leopard's head snapped back and went limp. Through some miracle Goblin Patch broke it's neck, putting the mighty beast out of it's suffering and securing the kill.
All three Goblin surrounded the fallen Leopard, ready to eat first and divvy the spoils later.
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Progression & Spoils
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Patch:
Successful hunt. (+10 levels)
Killed Snow Leopard. (+10 levels)
Scored a critical hit (+5 levels)
Boom Boom:
Successful hunt. (+10 levels)
Scored a critical hit (+5 levels)
Eri:
Successful hunt. (+10 levels)
Report Card
Goblin Patch (Lv 1)-(Lv 26)
Natural Skilled gained - Seismography: The ability to detect and track movements from a distance by feeling the vibrations through the ground. Range, accuracy, and sensitivity depend on rank. (Active) E-Rank
Goblin Boom-Boom (Lv 1)-(Lv 16)
Goblin Eri (Lv 1)-(Lv 11)
Spoils
Snow Leopard pelt x1
Snow Leopard Claw x4
Snow Leopard Fang x4
Absorption
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???? [Utility]
???? [Offensive]
???? [Offensive]
???? [Offensive]
Jojo and Lenny
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As the duo of goblins closed in on the crippled barbed civet, misfortune struck. Goblin Jojo slipped on snow in his charge and was launched forward head first into Goblin Lenny's stomach. Goblin Lenny, focused on his prey, did not see Goblin Jojo launch from his feet into the air and was speared. Both Goblin fell to ground, their touch down padded by snow that crunched underneath them. Goblin Jojo was dizzy while Goblin Lenny was winded, neither one of them injured beyond a bump and a bruise. The barbed civet's wheezing almost sounded like a labored chuckle in the snowy meadow.
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