Baihath gave another unexpected shrill of pain, and Alya sent him Between without even thinking. In an instant, they were back, and she twisted in her straps to see a frozen sliver of Thread cracking away from his tail. Fortunately, it had been superficial at best--though it still burned!
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31-34. A sliver of Thread that slipped through the Wings above winds up catching your dragon It burns, but it's not going to stop you from carrying on! [+1 Pain Resilience]
Queen’s Wing Full flight Ezyzu and Gold Khamaith HP: 44/44 Status Effect: 1. +1 Pain Resilience 2. 3. 4. 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 2 Flame Length: 2 General Stamina: 3 General Agility: 2 Between Accuracy: 2 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 3 Luck: 3
Snapping out of Between, the pair felt quietly secure in their place. Each threadfall was another under their belts, another step to being less scared to rise to meet thread. Aranali and Kolosoth's injuries were still fresh in their minds, a cautious reminder to not overextend themselves. They were on the last lines of defense, but scores could still happen...
Khamaith was trying to be vigilant, but her gaze kept trying to pick Baihath out of the other dragons. Just as a sliver seemed to escape down to their line, slicing through her wingsail like a hot knife through butter. The golden dragon near yelped in pain, quickly popping Between and back again. Ezyzu leaned in her straps, looking over the burned hole. It was clean and need treatment on the ground, but wouldn't need treatment for now.
I'm fine, dearestmine. It doesn't hurt that bad. Not as bad as my foot had.. Perhaps she was even getting better at handling pain.
31-34. A sliver of Thread that slipped through the Wings above winds up catching your dragon It burns, but it's not going to stop you from carrying on! [+1 Pain Resilience]
Queen’s Wing Full flight Ezyzu and Gold Khamaith HP: 44/44 Status Effect: 1. +1 Pain Resilience 2. Whoops 3. 4. 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 2 Flame Length: 2 General Stamina: 3 General Agility: 2 Between Accuracy: 2 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 3 Luck: 3
In the assessment of the wing injury, a tangle of thread slips through their grasp, and Ezyzu can't get to her flamethrower in time before it falls beneath their range. Wincing, she holds on as Khamaith reels away, hoping to catch the next slipped clump of thread.
85-89. A tangle of Thread manages to slip through! Though you try to get it, you're not fast enough, or aim was way off base. Though it doesn't hurt you and your dragon, you do watch as it makes it through the last line of defense, to fall upon the helpless world below. Crops, plants, animals, and even possibly people are now in danger... you can only hope the ground crews will find the burrow safely once Thread is through. [1/4]
Queen’s Wing Full flight Ezyzu and Gold Khamaith HP: 29/44 Status Effect: Painful 0/3 1. +1 Pain Resilience 2. Whoops 3. -15 HP / Painful 4. 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 2 Flame Length: 2 General Stamina: 3 General Agility: 2 Between Accuracy: 2 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 3 Luck: 3
It seemed that luck was not on their side today. Eyes trained to the skies for other clumps to sear away, one quite large clump seemed to loom on the pair. Heart full of adrenaline, Ezyzu raised the nozzle of the flamethrower to sear it away -- only for her heart to drop as the trigger jammed. No, no, no, no - panic set in as Khamaith tried to get out of the way, but the gossamer, silvery strands were set upon them. It ate and bit everywhere, eating through Ezyzu's jacket, biting into flesh of both rider and dragon.
Khamaith screeched, in fear and pain as she and Ezyzu echo-chambered each other's pain, before her sharp BETWEEN from her rider had her disappear from sight.
They reemerged, Khamaith visibly shaking as the frozen bits of thread fell from her like deadly glitter, now rent harmless. Yet Ezyzu patted her hard, for they were alive -- somehow. The time for assessing injuries would be for later, as Ezyzu fussed with her gear to unjam it.
1-5. This clump of thread had its eye on you. It defied all the odds and made it through not one, but three wings of dragon riders actively fighting above! It's up to you to flame it! If a Queen, your dragon puts you in position, and as you go to flame it down, you find your equipment's jammed! By the time you realize what's going on, the thread is on you, your arm, your legs, your dragon's neck back, and side. It has attached, and immediately starts to feast! Major Damage -15 HP if a Queen. plus Painful status for the next 3 turns. This will negate any XP gained, and cause double damage if the prompt includes damage (or has you roll for damage).
You want to do more. You want to be more. You're frustrated by the lack of action down in the lower wings, though you do now it's a very important role. You fidget in your riding straps.
They needed to be more careful. Shanaloth was sturdy and could take a hit, but that didn't mean Vetica had to like it. She was starting to feel restless, and only because it was hard to be useful when you were having to take yourself from the sky all the time.
Shanaloth sent a wave of love and affection to soothe her nerves.
STAR FLAME - FLYING QUEEN'S WING Vetica of Green Shanaloth HP:19/19 Status Effect: If applicable. XP: +4 to all, +5 to distrib Target Accuracy: 5 Flame Length: 4 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 5 Instinct: 5 Luck: 5
Queen’s Wing Full flight Ezyzu and Gold Khamaith HP: 29/44 Status Effect:Painful 1/3 - x2 Damage, No XP 1. +1 Pain Resilience 2. Whoops 3. -15 HP / Painful 4. -- 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 2 Flame Length: 2 General Stamina: 3 General Agility: 2 Between Accuracy: 2 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 3 Luck: 3
A small reprieve from their previous hit has Ezyzu trying to calm herself, to center herself on her lifemate's shoulders so her fingers trembled less. A burst of love blooms within her bond, as Khamaith's bright violet eyes, tinged with a painful grey, peek back at her. A rest was more than welcome, with so much more fall to go.
45-50. You keep looking up, but nothing seems to be heading your way. Your neck is starting to object, but it doesn't matter. You must be ever vigilant, or so the saying goes. The Queen's Wing is an important position, but it sure can be boring... Part of you wishes you could be higher up, where all the action is. Part of you is grateful you're safer down here.
Queen’s Wing Full flight Ezyzu and Gold Khamaith HP: 29/44 Status Effect:Painful 2/3 - x2 Damage, No XP 1. +1 Pain Resilience 2. Whoops 3. -15 HP / Painful 4. -- 5. [Negated XP Gain]
XP: Target Accuracy: 2 Flame Length: 2 General Stamina: 3 General Agility: 2 Between Accuracy: 2 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 3 Luck: 3
Even with how heavy her limbs felt, Ezyzu turned as Khamaith called out a clump, raising her flamethrower to sear away the clump. One more down.
6-15. You see a stray strand writhe out of the corner of your eye. Your rider quickly twists in her seat, and catches the errant strand with a well-timed aim of their flamethrower! +1 Target Accuracy
Following that harrowing start, the excitement ground to a halt, leaving the pair to slip into autopilot. Feleveth scanned the skies above, yellow eyes finding a blue from her wing. A sudden thought struck her. What would he look like in human pants?
Fel?
Hm?
Get back on track, please.
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80-84. A whole lot of nothin'.... Kind of boring down here, isn't it? No, no, don't let yourself get distracted by daydreams, or thoughts of a certain someone. Hmm. A certain someone in wherhide pants. I mean, what?... bah!
Flame's Fury R'dan of White Feleveth HP: 15 Status Effect: n/a XP: Target Accuracy: 5 Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 5 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 5 Luck: 4
Star Flame First wave, Round 1 - Queen’s Wing Wingleader Cortun of White Menyherth HP: 18/18 Status Effect: 1. -- 2. 3. 4. 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 4 Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 4 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 7 Luck: 5
The Queen's Wing was hard for Menyherth to settle into. Cortun patted his neck as they popped out of Between, but his dragon's frustration was tantamount. They wanted to be up with the rest of their wing, leading as they ought to.
We will soon. Cortun quietly reassured, feeding Menyherth another handful of firestone. He was normally much more grounded in the air, but Xela's kiss had bolstered him, settling his resolve to keep them both collected. The blooming affections for the sweet rider were nestled deep, a beacon to guide him through fall to return to her once more. Soon enough, they would be up with their wing upon next change over. E'nd and Fadeth would lead them well, his family would be well.
We should be there. Came the quiet grumble, wings flexing a touch harder.
We need to stay safe and smart. All will be well. For they both had loved ones to return to.
35-40. You want to do more. You want to be more. You're frustrated by the lack of action down in the lower wings, though you do now it's a very important role. You fidget in your riding straps.
R'dan's call to action came just in time, as a thin sliver of Thread floated past the protection of the low altitude wing and into their space. Feleveth dove for it, flaming the strand away before it could reach the ground. Her pride warmed her rider's heart as well, drawing a faint and unexpected smile from R'dan despite their current situation.
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6-15. You see a stray strand writhe out of the corner of your eye. Your rider quickly twists in her seat, and catches the errant strand with a well-timed aim of their flamethrower! +1 Target Accuracy
Flame's Fury R'dan of White Feleveth HP: 15 Status Effect: n/a XP:x Target Accuracy: 5 (+1) Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 5 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 5 Luck: 4
Another! she bellowed in R'dan's head, a gleeful mental chortle following it as she sent another gout of flame in the opposite direction.
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6-15. You see a stray strand writhe out of the corner of your eye. Your rider quickly twists in her seat, and catches the errant strand with a well-timed aim of their flamethrower! +1 Target Accuracy
Flame's Fury R'dan of White Feleveth HP: 15 Status Effect: n/a XP:xx Target Accuracy: 5 (+2) Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 5 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 5 Luck: 4
Unfortunately, after that nothing happened. Literally. Feleveth nearly sighed, but at the last second she stifled it, afraid that she might accidentally flame a queen.
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60-69. A whole lot of nothin'. The Queen's Wing can sure be quiet sometimes. You should be getting XP points for patience the way this is going. Part of you wonders how your fellow wingmates are doing... maybe your dragon can get you a status report.
Flame's Fury R'dan of White Feleveth HP: 15 Status Effect: n/a XP:xx Target Accuracy: 5 (+2) Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 5 Between Accuracy: 5 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 5 Luck: 4
Star Flame First wave, Round 1 - Queen’s Wing Wingleader Cortun of White Menyherth HP: 13/18 Status Effect: 1. -- 2. -5 HP 3. 4. 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 4 Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 4 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 7 Luck: 5
With the sight of a clump, of something to do, Menyherth dove towards a clump, ready to spout the fire to sear it away. However, the wind gusted up, out of the dragon's range, and latching onto his foreleg and up his shoulder instead. Screeching, Menyherth reared back as the pair disappeared Between, appearing once more.
17-20. Thread! As you dive towards it, you find yourself missing the Thread completely! It tangles and writhes onto your dragon's front leg and shoulder! Shaffit all! Moderate Damage! -5 HP
Star Flame First wave, Round 1 - Queen’s Wing Wingleader Cortun of White Menyherth HP: 13/18 Status Effect: 1. -- 2. -5 HP 3. Negate Damage 4. 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 4 Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 4 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 7 Luck: 5
Frustrated though he may be, Menyherth was able to spot a clump of thread moving towards a wingmate, just as Cortun had spotted it -- calling out to the pair so that they could avoid injury.
26-30. As you're looking for the rogue Thread, you notice one of your wingmates in danger. You and your dragon call out warning and are lucky to see the pair respond. Quote a Wingmate and have all damage removed from their most recent roll!
Star Flame First wave, Round 1 - Queen’s Wing Wingleader Cortun of White Menyherth HP: 13/18 Status Effect: 1. -- 2. -5 HP 3. Negate Damage 4. +2 Flame Length 5.
XP: Target Accuracy: 4 Flame Length: 5 General Stamina: 4 General Agility: 4 Between Accuracy: 4 Pain Resilience: 4 Instinct: 7 Luck: 5
A large clump, after such a rookie mistake, was something Menyherth could eagerly get behind. Managing to survive through three wings of dragons, he wasted no time searing it down to nothing but ash. A thump on his uninjured side had him beaming, wheeling to find their next target.
1-5. This clump of thread had its eye on you. It defied all the odds and made it through not one, but three wings of dragon riders actively fighting above! It's up to you to flame it! If not a Queen, you successfully flame that Thread down and turn it down into harmless ash! Take that! Job well done! +2 Flame Length
