tab With his knowledge of spells now spent, Aric turned his attention towards the more physical. He had always held a burning passion for the taijutsu arts he discovered in the land of shinobi. Though how could one not except as such from a man who stood eight feet tall and weighed a solid three hundred pounds? He was born to beat people with his fists. 1
Moving into the the dojo part of the lodge, Aric pulled everything he could find of the subject, which granted wasn't much. One in particular he found interesting however, carried with it the sturdiness of stone. Perhaps he was bias, but Aric figured it best if he ws able to leverage his size against an opponent. Taking off his chain mail and shirt, the giant spread his legs far apart and began his study of the basics. Kō tetsu-jō [Iron Fortress]
A good few hours later the man was a sweaty mess but he had finished what he set out to do. With a now solid understanding of the basics Aric applied himself with a renewed for the styles other fundamentals. Bringing his foot ina sweeping motion, Aric practiced leveling a series of sturdy axe kicks on the stone floor. Kakato-geri [Axe Kick] + Tsuruhashihijishou [Pickaxe Elbow] .
The pain was there but he ignored it in favor of pressing ever onwards. Cooling transitioning into a high rise of his knee that could bring down even the biggest of foes with the strength of it's weight. Foot then slamming down the man slide forward into an open palmed strike looking to to knock the air from his invisible opponent. Shoushitsu [Rising Knee] + Hourakushou [Cave-in Palm]
For his next phase in training Aric brought his studies over to the dummies that existed in the area as he would at least need the body of a humoniod to practice this next technique. By first making sure that his feet were properly grounded with his mountain stance, Aric wrapped his arms around and squeezed as tight as he could until his arms were bulged and glistening. It was a basic yet brutally effective method of killing. Hasai Houyou [Crushing Hug] + Kuma Kobushi [Bear Fist]
Running his hand through his hair Aric picked up his belongings and went to head to head outside. He would need to be far away from any civilized floor before attempting this next part. With all the strength in his upper body Aric dug his fingernails into the ground, an audible grunt escaped his lips but with enough force later the earth would give way, leaving the man standing there rippling muscles holding a massive chunk of stone and dirt above his head. Kannyuu Tanima [Collapsing Valley] + Maruton: Goryu Dango [Null Release: Mud Beachball]
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It didn't take long for the conversation to mostly move past where he was needed, as such he stood up slowly from the table, rising up to stand at his usual massive height before shooting a glance at the two people "contracting" them for a second, tearing his eyes away he walked over to the semi-hidden spell section of the library, agilely twisting and shifting his way through the small walking areas between the shelves to arrive before the fire section. He was only capable of using two elements currently, Fire and Lightning; as such he decided to go for the one most likely to be used in this adventure, fire. Reaching forward to grasp some of the scrolls that caught his eye, he fingered through it quickly and quietly before shaking his head and putting it back, not liking the way it worked or interacted with the body.
He was a primarily up front fighter, as such he wanted to utilize spells that could augment his own body or deal good damage around himself instead of from afar. Two in particular caught his eye; a two-fold set of techniques,the first being a simple fire shield that can be conjured when needed, however the second part involved using this fire to enhance his own body, supposedly granting him increased speed and strength alongside adding the element of fire to his attacks. Taking them both down he folded them under his arm before quickly making his way over to the physical area, glancing up and down at the various Bukijutsu and Taijutsu styles available. Eventually he settled on a single one for each, the Doki Yari for his Bukijutsu uses, and the straightforward and destructive Kaiser Fist. Nodding his head he walked back towards the group of people, stopping in to make sure it was okay to take a copy of them with them. After being given the okay he walked back to them, handing the scrolls to Liliya before smiling wolfishly. "Throw these in your bag if you don't mind, I'll take the time to learn them on our way since they're all low rank. "
With that done he returned his attention to the others, wondering if he missed anything while he was looking for fitting techniques to learn, however it seemed clear that he hadn't when they were mostly just finishing up the conversation about what was needed and what the new addition to the group needed before she was ready. Looking back towards Liliya he then glanced once more at the septborn woman."There's a nice hand-made cloak made from high-quality wolf pelts you can use if you would like, Liliya can assure you it's clean." Giving a loud laugh he sat back down at the table, leaning back in the chair to get a better look at everyone.
___________________An Ill Wind Rises...|| tab It seemed that these children all possessed the innate ability to not only see through imagery created by the Illusionist spell the Kokoro had cast but to fail to see it entirely. As it stood they all ignored what was shown, and it appeared only was even heard them speaking to explain the mission. As such the Fez's eyes screwed up along with his mustache as his mole went haywire, clearly agitated as it swung side to side with little puffs of enraged steam erupted from it as if it were yelling. Had it a mouth it might have been, since it was an unfortunately short tempered creature prone to lethal violence as a means of communication. Why, had it not been stuck to the face of its owner it would well teach them what for! tab As the two finished speaking and ignoring what was indicated, the female released the illusion with a flick of her wrist, breaking the circle and free existence from her direct interference. The library reappeared in an instant since she did not try to hide the transformation, as the others didn't even see the imagery made so it didn't matter. As it did the fez growled and cleared his throat, clearly annoyed. "Ah, yes, a waste of breath. Anyway, the instructions are in this book we borrowed. If you have any questions I simply don't care so figure it out yourself." With a harumph! he vanished, leaving the female to remain behind to deal with the fallout. tab The female rolled her eyes before her words spiraled up from the book again, her words falling from its depths. "When you have retrieved the plans return them to your leadership, who will give it to me. From there you will receive payment. If there are no questions I will take my leave."
tabII • LI • YAtab► 𝙿 𝚁 𝙾 𝙿 𝙴 𝚁 . 𝙽 𝙾 𝚄 𝙽 tabtab ih - lee - yah
tab ( i ) are you insane like metab ( ii ) been in pain like metab ( iii ) bought a hundred dollar bottle of champagne like me tabtab ( iv ) just to pour that mother ******** down the drain like metab ( v ) would you use your water bill to dry the stain like me
With a slight bow of her head to the group, Iiliya broke away and moved on to the area where Lupus had been, giving him a slight side eye at the comment of using one of their cloaks. Would she? Most likely, but he annoyed the hell out of her offering it anyways. Once separated from her new group, Iiliya looked around the shelves of books for anything that might interest her, and after some time of searching she found a few that did. She read them while walking, her golden orbs searching each page.
Once she learned what she wanted, she placed the books back and began looking over her person for something to leave behind. Something to mark this academy as her "base" location. After a moment of thought, she took a couple of inches of rope from her bag that she had left on the ground and tied it in to a knot. Once she was satisfied, she shoved the knot underneath one of the tables-- hidden, safe. This was good. The snake sept straightened up, her hands on her hips, silently happy with her foresight; should they get in to trouble in the dungeon, she should be able to teleport them back here. With a curt nod, she set back off to join the group.
However, one turn sent her barreling in to a very warm mass of metal and fur. Iiliya hadn't realized exactly how cold she was in till that moment, and for a second she forgot herself as her body ached for the heat she had touched. It only took her a heartbeat to realize it was a person, though, and once she realized she stumbled back-- eyes sharp and alert, golden disks that glinted harshly in the light. Her eyes swept the tall being in front of her, body tensed and ready to fight. He had to be at least two feet taller than her, most likely more, but size meant nothing if you knew how to fight it. She could fight him.
( I ) L O C - Library tab ( II ) M O O D - on edge, ready to fight ( III ) S T A T - Healthy ( Heart Rate ⇧⇧, BP ⇧ ) tab ( IV ) C O M P - Lupus, Masako, Liliya, Mr & Mrs Smurf - then just Aric
- Kaileer has entrusted me with retrieving a schematic from the dungeon under the Iron city. However, since I am still fairly unaccustomed to this world, he's appointing me... babysitters. I am to join forces with them, make my way through the dungeon, and come back out alive for my potion of the reward... Appointing me babysitters, how insulting...
- The wolf-sept halfie stinks. I like the big busted girl, she'll do well in this mission. The pink-haired one is funny. If the halfie keeps his face shut, maybe this wont be so bad.
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• Blighteater: Working as a trained medic and medium during the last days of Kirigakure was horrific, but nothing more so than having to treat the unfortunate victims of the Mizukage’s experiments. After a nightmarish event that brought _______ into the Echoes and exposed her to the crushing blackness of the Hell there she found that her digestion was…different. Now she has learned how to consume that Corruption in another being and digest it, much as she would food, by sucking the corruption through their eyes, mouths, or other orifices into the body, temporarily increasing her regeneration abilities by one step [1] per three [3] points of Corruption consumed. Blighteater allows her to pull out and consume two [2] points of Physical, Spiritual, or Mental Corruption per post of doing so. This causes slight discomfort or major pain, depending on the length of time it takes to suck it out. • Mothership: Grants the ability for _____ to use her powers as a Medium to enchant up to three [3] additional items of the exact same nature and allow them all to collectively count as one [1] possessed object. There is no additional cost as long as they are the exact same. If they are not the exact same the cost is doubled for each item combined, with compounding costs.Unlike an Teaghlach Clann, those born of the Septs are born in a hybrid Phased state. Their Phasing is centralized on the concept of repressing their hybrid forms to become human-like in their appearance. This transformation is something inherently learned by an Teaghlach born of a Sept after their tenth year of life. Suppressing, or becoming, the Phased form takes two [2] Activations, unless done during a bout of Phase Madness, in which case it takes no time at all. While phased, ten [10] Stamina is kept hostage and cannot be used, or recovered, until returned to their birth state. While within their human form the Septborn will receive only half of the benefits their Phasing grants, as they are truly unable to separate themselves from the beast entirely. • To an animal that matches the Totem of the Septborn a member of the Sept "reads" as an "alpha". While this allows some to be cowed, or made into allies, this can also insight some animals or beasts into a frenzy. • Kin Sense: All Bloodline members are able to supernaturally detect other members of an Teaghlach, as well as whether they are of a Sept or Clann. The range limit is five hundred [500] meters, though it only allows them to sense the presence at this range, and does not pinpoint. Personal Attributes and Disciplines may be utilized to make this more accurate at shorter distances.
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- Sight - [ NS ] MEDIUM - e rank
The most basic of abilities that every Medium possesses is the ability to perceive into the plane that all sprites, fades, and dead are able to exist in alongside our own. Called by many names, this plane isn’t perceptible in its entirety, as each type of Medium is able to perceive the entity with which they are attuned. This perception can be fought by spirits with their own techniques and abilities, but without that resistance, these entities will be seen in their true forms by the Medium.
- Investiture - [ NS ] MEDIUM - e rank
This is the second of three core techniques the Mediums possess, and is the ability to convert a Focus into a host for a Shikigami. The medium selects their Focus’s nature, and shapes any item into a device they would like to have possessed. This can be a weapon, in which case the weapon takes on the characteristics of the entity they have summoned. It can be an armor, which follows the same rules. It can also be a Doll, which is formed from the Focus of the Medium, and when possessed takes on the physical parameters set by the Rank of the entity and the Shape of the Medium’s desire, after which it will will utilize the technique knowledge it possesses, and that of the Medium’s, to do battle. Once a Focus has been Invested, it remains a capable host for a Shikigami until the medium has removed the Investiture. At no time can a single Focus be invested more than once by normal means.
- Burst Wave - [ NS ] MEDIUM - d rank
The Shikigami is surged full of their birth element, which is then released in one of two ways. It is either released in a cone-like effect before them, bursting forth at sixty [60] feet per experience rank in a sheer blast of that element. The other option is in a burst like effect around the Shikigami, unleashing a thirty foot [30] blast of the element to strike whatever is around it. Due to the nature of Sprites, the Shikigami may dissipate into their element from the blast and reform at the edge of the blast, allowing this technique to be used as a form of high-speed movement similar to Shunshin with Shinobi. In such a case, the defensive method must follow the same restrictions as Shunshin.
- Renewal - [ NS ] MEDIUM - d rank
The user calls forth a nature spirit from the land to bless a single target. The affected target’s chakra and stamina recovery increase by one [1] step for five [5] posts.
- Shikigami - [ NS ] MEDIUM - d rank
The third, and arguably most fundamental of the three core Medium techniques, the Shikigami talent is the ritual in which the Medium calls forth an entity, decided upon by the path they selected upon reaching D - rank, into an invested Focus. The ritual itself is as individual as the Medium themselves, but follows some core concepts. The Dead require physical movements, and a form of scent to be called. A Sprite require an element of the sort assigned to it to be involved to call it. The final type, the Fades, require blood, flesh, and/or carrion to be involved in the ritual. The amount of time required to perform is likewise described in the D - ranked Disciplines of the Medium class. Once the rank of the entity is rolled, please contact a member of the Battle and NPC Moderation Team to determine the nature of the entity that is called.
- Thrall of Protection - [ NS ] MEDIUM - d rank
Creates a mote that causes a genjutsu-like effect that draws attention, making it more desirable to attack than the user. Is destroyed if hit with a physical or spiritual attack.
- Homeward Bound - [ NS ] MEDIUM - c rank
This technique is prepared in advance. The user chooses a claimed area they have visited as their ‘base’, leaving a physical marker of some sort there. They can then use this technique to return to that location at any time. They can also take allies with them, for an increased cost of one rank per accompanying ally. Targets must be willing. Takes one [1] full post to activate. If used during combat, opponents get a bonus activation to use against them. Can only have one [1] 'base' location at a time.
- Insulating Lens - [ NS ] MEDIUM - c rank
By drawing on the Medium’s spiritual ally, they create a protective ward around themselves, protecting them from physical damage up to the rank used. Attacks that hit it subtract from the total protection (e.g. A C-rank attack used against a B-rank Insulating Lens leaves C-rank defense). Lasts until destroyed.
- Kaze Soujuu [Wind Manipulation] - ARCANE - e rank
This control allows the user to create and bend wind. Not only can it take any form the user desires, but it can also be shifted around as if it were a part of their own body. It should be noted that one can manipulate wind both that they created and naturally occurring. Additionally, any wind that is being freely manipulated is not very strong, and can be broken or blown away as if it were completely natural. It should be noted that techniques can be made smaller while retaining their rank. Rank E: Very small amount of wind [a small breeze]. Rank D: Small amount of wind [a weak gust]. Rank C: Medium amount of wind [a strong gust]. Rank B: Large amount of wind [a whirlwind]. Rank A: Very large amount of wind [a dust devil]. Rank S: Massive amount of wind [a tornado].
- Teikiatsu no Jutsu [Low Air Pressure Technique] - ARCANE - c rank
his technique makes the air pressure in an area drop dramatically. Causes many different effects: Headaches, Drowsiness, Nitrogen expansion, Cloud condensation, Stigmata, etc. Lasts three [3] posts before pressure returns to what it was previously. The technique affects everyone within a thread, including the user.
- Koukiatsu no Jutsu [High Air Pressure Technique] - ARCANE - c rank
This technique makes the air pressure in an area raise dramatically. Causes many different effects: Disorientation, Nausea, Blackouts, Cloud dispersal, etc. Lasts three [3] posts before pressure returns to what it was previously. The technique affects everyone within a thread, including the user.
- Water Trick - ARCANE - e rank
A very simple spell which involves a simple flick of one's hands and a muster of sweat or water in the fingers. A precise flick comes from of the hands or even a shake can be made as if trying to get something off one's hands. The water streaks from the hand of the user and towards the enemy's eye. This unexpected irritation can blur their vision. If the opponent is hit in the eyes, their physical speed is reduced by a half [.5] rank for two [2] posts. Otherwise this spell is mostly harmless.
- Black Clouds - ARCANE - d rank
After forming the necessary hand seals, a black mist will emit from his body and rise into the sky. Black clouds will form, releasing a flammable rain of oil onto his targets. The cloud is approximately twenty [20] feet across, and is capable of soaking anyone under it in oil, including allies.
- Underwater Breathing - ARCANE - d rank
The art of breathing underwater using mana to remove oxygen from water has been a long handed down secret of the Mist. The length of time and the depth that the diver can go under depends on the ability of the user. This spell typically activates whenever the user breathes in water and requires no hand seals. This spell is partially passive in that it activates automatically when the user's head is submerged underwater. However, it requires an upkeep of five [5] mana per post once active to maintain.
- Kowaikao no Jutsu [ Scary Face Technique ] - ILLUSION - e rank
The user covers their face by some means for a few moments, and when they reveal themselves their face turns into a grotesque being.
- Dokuji no Gisou [ Camouflage of the Peculiar ] - ILLUSION - d rank
Taking in natural components to their attire (leaves, twigs, dirt, mud, etc.) a person is able to lie still or move in an area of similar settings and remain completely impervious to detection. By strewing together Chakra and a visual illusion, whatever the user takes onto their clothes bind to them and become a literal part of their appearance, changing it to suit the environment. Simply touching the user will cancel this Jutsu, though.
- Mirage Minora - ILLUSION - d rank
In this genjutsu, the victim has the impression to cross an area over and over again while in reality, it does not move at all. Once noticed, the technique can be easily dispelled. Sustains itself within the targets, by drawing the same rank of chakra from them, until dispelled. The target is unaware of this process.
- Mimiuchi no Jutsu [ Whisper Technique ] - ILLUSION - d rank
Upon the casting of the technique, the user is able to generate whispers anywhere within the field of battle, no more than twenty [20] yards per rank of the user away in radius. These whispers can be of any audio, whether voice or quiet movement, but no matter the choice always comes out as a low noise, at the loudest of a whisper in an empty room. Whilst this normally would be an Enchantment technique, the truth is that in each case a small, invisible mouth is produced to allow the speaking to occur.
- Henka no Kumoyuki [ Change of Weather ] - ILLUSION - d rank
The user can change the weather to anything they prefer for the target to suffer through. This is a small genjutsu, and is limited to minor changes to the environment. Retraining this jutsu to higher levels takes up more genjutsu slots, 1 slot per retraining, due to its wide ranging abilities. The maximum, S+ - ranked, is 5 re-trainings, to which this jutsu will take an additional 5 genjutsu slots. Increase of technique rank raises the area of effect [100 Yards at D - rank, gaining 200 Yards per rank after], as well as the realism of the technique itself. The base duration of the technique is decreased by one [1] per rank of the slot utilized, reflecting the increase in power.
tab Aric stood in place whilst sorting out the mess that he had caused during his training. A deep hum popular from his childhood whispered from his lips as the Stragari carefully lifted both of the wooden training dummies off the ground and back onto their feet. Nevermind of course that one had been crushed nearly into disrepair by his hug from earlier, just a little roguish magic and wahala! Fixed just enough so that the next person believes that they broke it. His work completed, Aric was about yet to set off. Knowledge was grand sure but unfortunately it didn't fill your belly. Just as well he could probably find some work in some mines or other such heavy lifting.
That is until he felt a cool touch press into his back. The sensation was almost sharp in it's sting through his armor. Enough to send a pleasurable shiver down his spine. Shifting his weight just enough to knock be bumped forwards, the man turned to find himself face to face with... a woman. "Oh.."s**t. Aric had liked to think that he wasn't so childish that he couldn't handle talking to a woman, and yet every now and then he found one that could bring a flush to his face. Slowly one moment turned into two, three, even four. His dark honey eyes tracing over her form before correcting his mistake with a cough. "Pardon, can I help you?"
Now that he had a better look at her outside of his stupor Aric found her posture rather aggressive for just the everyday conversation. Nothing new there, from the moment he had left his homeland many years ago his size had made him a target by any and everyone who wanted to prove themselves. The Stragari kept his own body square in case a fight broke out but made no move to instigate one. "If it's a spar you're looking for let us at least move to the combatants ring ...uhm I'm sorry, but might I ask for your name..?"
tabII • LI • YAtab► 𝙿 𝚁 𝙾 𝙿 𝙴 𝚁 . 𝙽 𝙾 𝚄 𝙽 tabtab ih - lee - yah
tab ( i ) are you insane like metab ( ii ) been in pain like metab ( iii ) bought a hundred dollar bottle of champagne like me tabtab ( iv ) just to pour that mother ******** down the drain like metab ( v ) would you use your water bill to dry the stain like me
His eyes raked her, and the few heartbeats he just stared at her caused the tension in her muscles to build further. If he thought he was going to try anything, he was going to lose more than his dignity. Just typical of a male, to look at her as if she was just meat... But then Aric apologized, sincerely, with a kind of gentleness she had not found common in males. Immediately her demeanor changed as he asked her name, taking a step back while rapidly blinking her eyes as if trying to clear something from them. He was... apologizing? When she had run in to him? That was... unusual.
The tension released from her body like a popped balloon, she had prepared for a fight not for an manners. Men had manners? Her body was still in a defensive posture, but any threat held in it was long gone. The snake sept opened her mouth to speak, closed it, then tried again. "Iiliya..." Arms covered in black sleeves crossed themselves under her breasts, both in an attempt to keep whatever body warmth she had and to put more of herself in between herself and this... polite giant. "And no, about the spar. I'm not one for needless violence, and I can't waste the body heat."Or get too close to you, in fear of making a fool of myself again. The thought bounced around in her head, making Iiliya avert her gaze.
Maybe she would take the halfie up on his offer, so that this wouldn't happen again. Iiliya's eyes settled on a nearby book, anger churning under her skin at the thought that she actually wanted to rely on anyone; either for their body heat or their pass me downs. She had survived hell, literally and figuratively, and survived on it on her own.
Now look at her, forcing herself not to take a step closer to the literal portable heater about two feet in front of her.
( I ) L O C - Library tab ( II ) M O O D - on edge, confused, frustrated ( III ) S T A T - Healthy ( Heart Rate ⇧⇧, BP ⇧ ) tab ( IV ) C O M P - Aric "Mr. Portable Heater"
- Kaileer has entrusted me with retrieving a schematic from the dungeon under the Iron city. However, since I am still fairly unaccustomed to this world, he's appointing me... babysitters. I am to join forces with them, make my way through the dungeon, and come back out alive for my potion of the reward... Appointing me babysitters, how insulting...
- The wolf-sept halfie stinks. I like the big busted girl, she'll do well in this mission. The pink-haired one is funny. If the halfie keeps his face shut, maybe this wont be so bad.
━━━━━━━┓/ pas'sives /┗━━━━━━━
• Blighteater: Working as a trained medic and medium during the last days of Kirigakure was horrific, but nothing more so than having to treat the unfortunate victims of the Mizukage’s experiments. After a nightmarish event that brought _______ into the Echoes and exposed her to the crushing blackness of the Hell there she found that her digestion was…different. Now she has learned how to consume that Corruption in another being and digest it, much as she would food, by sucking the corruption through their eyes, mouths, or other orifices into the body, temporarily increasing her regeneration abilities by one step [1] per three [3] points of Corruption consumed. Blighteater allows her to pull out and consume two [2] points of Physical, Spiritual, or Mental Corruption per post of doing so. This causes slight discomfort or major pain, depending on the length of time it takes to suck it out. • Mothership: Grants the ability for _____ to use her powers as a Medium to enchant up to three [3] additional items of the exact same nature and allow them all to collectively count as one [1] possessed object. There is no additional cost as long as they are the exact same. If they are not the exact same the cost is doubled for each item combined, with compounding costs.Unlike an Teaghlach Clann, those born of the Septs are born in a hybrid Phased state. Their Phasing is centralized on the concept of repressing their hybrid forms to become human-like in their appearance. This transformation is something inherently learned by an Teaghlach born of a Sept after their tenth year of life. Suppressing, or becoming, the Phased form takes two [2] Activations, unless done during a bout of Phase Madness, in which case it takes no time at all. While phased, ten [10] Stamina is kept hostage and cannot be used, or recovered, until returned to their birth state. While within their human form the Septborn will receive only half of the benefits their Phasing grants, as they are truly unable to separate themselves from the beast entirely. • To an animal that matches the Totem of the Septborn a member of the Sept "reads" as an "alpha". While this allows some to be cowed, or made into allies, this can also insight some animals or beasts into a frenzy. • Kin Sense: All Bloodline members are able to supernaturally detect other members of an Teaghlach, as well as whether they are of a Sept or Clann. The range limit is five hundred [500] meters, though it only allows them to sense the presence at this range, and does not pinpoint. Personal Attributes and Disciplines may be utilized to make this more accurate at shorter distances.
tab Noticing the tension slide from her body Aric allowed himself to do the same. His face fell into his usual fake smile that he put on whenever he interacted with people. She might no longer be ready to lunge at his throat anymore but that didn't mean her hesitation hadn't completely left her, that much was evident in the way she stood and trying to be approachable usually was enough to disarm anyone. Assuming of course that it was Aric's presence that was offending her in the first place. The man never was good at reading social situations so mostly he only worried about removing himself as a threat from the minds of others.
That aside, Aric would begin to 'sweat under the pressure' in a manner of speaking. Lusting wasn't normally a term that applied to him, in fact just the opposite! His looks had often made him a target in the past, but none had ever captured his eyes as commanding as Iiliya had. Then with all this talk of body heat and generally uplifting things that could make men and boys alike fall into line, Aric was no exception here. His cheeks flushed a light pink as the giant floundered his words into a trap he yet didn't know was there. "I see, well that's a refreshing change of pace and If you could perhaps forgive my forwardness, I would uh... well, I would be very.. regretful! If I ended up causing harm to one so fair." As bumbling as Aric's words might have been they were of course delivered with only good intentions, it was just unfortunate that they came out in a way that made it seem as if he thought women were weak. "Oh! Forgive my manners yet again, I should have introduced myself earlier. My name is Aric Olfsson. A pleasure to meet you."
Puncturing his statement with a bow, the movement was respectful if not rigid on his frame. Almost like he was not used to doing it. Which was true in a sense, just another foreign custom that allowed him to blend in more. "So.. what brings you this way?" The cringe hit Aric's face the minute he said as much. What brings you here? What kind of stupid..!"I ah... I mean you're probably here to train I'm sure. I just... uh let me start that again. Are you busy?"
tabII • LI • YAtab► 𝙿 𝚁 𝙾 𝙿 𝙴 𝚁 . 𝙽 𝙾 𝚄 𝙽 tabtab ih - lee - yah
tab ( i ) are you insane like metab ( ii ) been in pain like metab ( iii ) bought a hundred dollar bottle of champagne like me tabtab ( iv ) just to pour that mother ******** down the drain like metab ( v ) would you use your water bill to dry the stain like me
Ah, and there he went, bumbling like a prepubescent boy. They were all the same, men, they looked at her as if she was a trophy to collect or a piece of art to gawk at. Iiliya relaxed fully, but not out of comfort; it was clear that Aric posed no risk if he couldn’t form proper thought in her presence. The snake sept barely resisted the urge to roll her eyes as he called her fair— weak, feminine, something to be protected.
She didn’t need protection, she wasnt some helpless maiden. Her eye twitched softly out of annoyance, waiting for Aric’s stuttering to stop. When he asked her if she was busy, she tilted her head, golden disk narrowing.
Was she busy?
She could still smell the halfie and she could still hear his obnoxious voice, so she guessed not. So she had a decision; stay here with Aric who wasn’t hard on the eyes, or go back with Lupus and the others... She searched the much taller male’s face, her eyes boring through him as her arms tightened around herself, weighing her options. What did Aric want? She hardly doubted it was to talk, men were of actions not words. Would it be worth the time, the trouble? A unconscious step was taken closer to the stragari, towards heat.
”I was busy, but I’m free now.” Iiliya stared up at Aric, eyes steady. Now that she wasn’t worried about a fight she could properly study him; and boy was he from good stock. Finely chiseled features, golden eyes much like a lion’s— while her eyes were like cold metal, his were more like a sun. A few small scars marred his face, the most notable one was cross his upper lip.
His face was worn, weary... was he a creature of war, just like her? How did he still have this innocence about him? The last time she had acted this way... had been around Inka. But that had bern ages ago, and her heart was too frozen to fumble over others. Hesrik had stollen that part of her along with everything else.
( I ) L O C - Library tab ( II ) M O O D - confused, intrigued ( III ) S T A T - Healthy ( Heart Rate ⇧⇧ ) tab ( IV ) C O M P - Aric "Mr. Portable Heater"
- Kaileer has entrusted me with retrieving a schematic from the dungeon under the Iron city. However, since I am still fairly unaccustomed to this world, he's appointing me... babysitters. I am to join forces with them, make my way through the dungeon, and come back out alive for my potion of the reward... Appointing me babysitters, how insulting...
- The wolf-sept halfie stinks. I like the big busted girl, she'll do well in this mission. The pink-haired one is funny. If the halfie keeps his face shut, maybe this wont be so bad.
━━━━━━━┓/ pas'sives /┗━━━━━━━
• Blighteater: Working as a trained medic and medium during the last days of Kirigakure was horrific, but nothing more so than having to treat the unfortunate victims of the Mizukage’s experiments. After a nightmarish event that brought _______ into the Echoes and exposed her to the crushing blackness of the Hell there she found that her digestion was…different. Now she has learned how to consume that Corruption in another being and digest it, much as she would food, by sucking the corruption through their eyes, mouths, or other orifices into the body, temporarily increasing her regeneration abilities by one step [1] per three [3] points of Corruption consumed. Blighteater allows her to pull out and consume two [2] points of Physical, Spiritual, or Mental Corruption per post of doing so. This causes slight discomfort or major pain, depending on the length of time it takes to suck it out. • Mothership: Grants the ability for _____ to use her powers as a Medium to enchant up to three [3] additional items of the exact same nature and allow them all to collectively count as one [1] possessed object. There is no additional cost as long as they are the exact same. If they are not the exact same the cost is doubled for each item combined, with compounding costs.Unlike an Teaghlach Clann, those born of the Septs are born in a hybrid Phased state. Their Phasing is centralized on the concept of repressing their hybrid forms to become human-like in their appearance. This transformation is something inherently learned by an Teaghlach born of a Sept after their tenth year of life. Suppressing, or becoming, the Phased form takes two [2] Activations, unless done during a bout of Phase Madness, in which case it takes no time at all. While phased, ten [10] Stamina is kept hostage and cannot be used, or recovered, until returned to their birth state. While within their human form the Septborn will receive only half of the benefits their Phasing grants, as they are truly unable to separate themselves from the beast entirely. • To an animal that matches the Totem of the Septborn a member of the Sept "reads" as an "alpha". While this allows some to be cowed, or made into allies, this can also insight some animals or beasts into a frenzy. • Kin Sense: All Bloodline members are able to supernaturally detect other members of an Teaghlach, as well as whether they are of a Sept or Clann. The range limit is five hundred [500] meters, though it only allows them to sense the presence at this range, and does not pinpoint. Personal Attributes and Disciplines may be utilized to make this more accurate at shorter distances.
It would be a bit of a lie if one were to say Liliya was truly paying attention to what was going on. However true it may be that she had just literally asked questions, it was somewhat embarrassing to admit that she had let her mind wander while waiting on her answer from the smurf. Her imagination got the best of her; just what was this dungeon going to be like, what would they find there, what would they encounter? While distracted, it was rather unfortunate that she missed such a extravagant magic show with done by the odd pair, but thankfully she was dragged back to reality in time to hear his words and catch a quick glimpse at the world beneath them, accompanied by a slight heart attack. It would seem the group did something to displease the smurf, as he left in quite a rude fashion, leaving them to deal with the female that had arrived first, but it would also seem she too was quick to leave.
❝Excuse me, but, with what was shown to us, we didn't get an overly detailed view. I'm sure you have an inkling of what we are capable of, and as such you should know that I deal with machines that I create, and as such I would like to know the restrictions I may face down there. You two seemed to have a pretty good idea with what you have shown, but I need to know if I will be limited to smaller creations of I can take my bigger ones to bolster our chances of success.❞Liliya tried her best to intercept the woman before she left, and should she get her answer, the female smurf was free to leave. Meanwhile, she had tucked away the things that Lupus had asked of her before he left.
ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴀɴʏ:Lupus, Masako, Iiliya, blue womantabtabᴍᴏᴏᴅ:Neutraltabtabsᴛᴀᴛᴜs:Healthytabtabʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:Library
Stats:
◇Rank → C ◇Title → ◇Class(s) → Tinker-Tinker ◇Class Discipline(s) → Artificer, Mechanic, Hacker ◇Chakra Pool → 450/450 ◇Stamina Pool → 250/250 ◇Generator Pool → 234/234
Clothing//Armor//Bags ◇ Normal Clothing, wearing ◇ White Boot - Right [Wearing] (Becomes C-rank, Scale of 10 when transformed into armor) ◇ Silver Boot - Left [Wearing] ◇ Pair of wool pants - Nice and warm [bag of holding] ◇ Tier 1 Rank 2 Masterwork Wolf Cloak made by Jean [Wearing] ◇ Backpack [bag of holding] ◇ Bag of Encasing/Holding → A small pouch that is bigger on the inside, and can carry up to one thousand pounds [1,000 lbs] of items. ◇ [1] Black Core (150chakra) (4 charges) ◇ [1] Black Core (empty) (4 charges) ◇ [2] Control Rod, left glove and right glove ◇ Adjustable Wrench ◇ Flat-headed Screwdriver ◇ Phillip's Screwdriver ◇ Pliers ◇ Magnifying Eyeglasses ◇ [10] Small Gears ◇ [5] Scrap Metal
Weapons ◇ [1] Trench Knife 30/30 Durability [bag of holding] ◇ Jagged Bismuth Dagger - With the design and the blade's material the weapon does one half [1/2] rank more Damage. [Sheathed in an x-shape on lower back] ◇ T4 w/ T5 Abilities Nightmare Scythe "Predator" 113/120 Durability [bag of holding] ◇ Kunai Launcher - Needs repaired, 5 Systematic Repair required; Costs X-rank stamina to use, and fits up to [10] kunai [bag of holding] ◇ [2] Cupid Arrows - Allows for temporary Love effect afflicted upon those struck to love others struck by another arrow. Lasts for 3 - 12 Posts [Bag of Holding]
Camping//Survival Supplies ◇ ◇ ◇
Food//Drink Items ◇ [1] Tasty Peach - A treat that restores [25%] of max Chakra and Stamina when eaten. Takes [1] activation to eat. [bag of holding] ◇ [3] Christmas Cookies [bag of holding] Increases your chakra or stamina pool by [50] for [5] posts when eaten. [bag of holding] ◇ [5] Gingerbread Wonders - They're cookies, we promise! Just quote a DM if you eat one. [bag of holding] ◇ [2] Peppermint Candy Canes - Doubles Chakra and Stamina recovery speed for [5] posts when eaten. [bag of holding]
Miscellaneous Event Rewards ◇ Refer to profile
Passive(s) & Technique(s) Used:
-- Rank: --, -- Description: --
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Torture Me Softly
Lanfaer
Ningishzida
Somnus Aeternam
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:41 pm
tab For all the joy he felt in that moment Aric could have burst out laughing right then and there. Never in his wildest dreams did he ever expect someone like her to accept a date with him! Not only that but her step towards him had not gone unnoticed, from from it in fact. He body tensed but in an accepting way, a rash actions made based on the passionate explosion of emotions that she had made him feel. Daring her to come to closer to him, tempting her even. The intensity of the moment drawing him into a paralysis of the will. there was nothing more he wanted than to stare into those bright golden eyes that looked back at him with such power.
Her size might have placed her as lesser than what a traditionalist from his clan have desired but Aric had learned better than that in his travels. there was a strength in her stance, eyes, even her words carried with them the weight of someone who knew what they wanted and how to get it. Perhaps that's what had drew him here in the first place? That even before he spoke to her he could feel radiating off of her person like a primal instinct driving him to accept nothing lesser. "Right. Yes. Well.. I- shall do my best not to disappoint." Aric finally managed to stammer out. Casually he reached out to gesture an 'after you' motion so that the two might get better acquainted somewhere else.
___________________The Illest of Winds...|| tab Silence as the woman suddenly froze, her back straight as she stared into the nothingness beyond her. The book that had snapped closed cracked open, and from it, a few sentences would rise, her voice calm, emotionless, more so than they had been before. "The tunnels beyond are short, but wide, with few places for one such as you to hide," She spoke rhythmically, almost sing songing in her speech. "Small is best, keep close to breast, lest the end of life be moments hest."Silence followed these words as the being finally took a step forward and vanished, allowing her riddle to remain for the girl to figure out. She stood alone save her one companion who had fallen asleep, with her short term destiny free to her choice.
Jintetsu-kun
Somnus Aeternam
Ningishzida
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:42 pm
Unlike Lupus it was clear that Liliya understood more of what was needed to be asked for the mission, especially since she needed it dearly herself for any of her strange metal machines he'd seen her working with when he found time to be around her when she was drawing up schematics for parts or even going around looking for materials for them, Although his limited understanding of the current common language made him unable to fully grasp what all the things were that she was doing. Reaching up to scratch his chin he spoke in a confused tone towards Liliya, since there was naught left from the other people to speak with. "We upset him? He leave fast." His tone was rough, clearly showing his lack of finesse with the language, however he was still attempting to improve so he muscled his way through it; albeit with a few breaks and moments of thinking.
From from he could understand of the words the man spoke before he left, the place they were going would be small and dark. While Lupus was fine with the darkness; seeing as he had rather decent eyesight in the dark, the short aspect made him somewhat nervous, as he was rather large. While not as massive as some Stragari he'd been around, he stood well above most people he'd seen in this new world, though he couldn't claim to have seen all of the people in Ikeinasu. There was little he could do about his height for now though so he could only defer to Liliya and Masako to see what their thoughts were on the subject.
Liliya listened to what the woman had to say, narrowing and scrunching her face up as a response once she was done. It was evident she wasn't particularly happy with her answer, but nonetheless she got it. It seemed the smurfette had somewhere to be or was simply tired of dealing with the bunch now that they had accepted the request. Picking up on that, Liliya waved her hand dismissively, excusing the woman from their presence so she wouldn't have to deal with them anymore.
The little riddle she had received annoyed her to say the least. She had plans already for her next few creations, but they sadly were much too big in design to work for this, so it was back to the drawing boards. Lupus spoke his mind on the subject of the head smurf's arbitrary leave which elicited an eyebrow raise from the woman.
❝Yes, it seems he wasn't too fond on us ignoring his magic tricks. Do you have anything you need to do to prepare before we leave? If so, I would get it done in a timely manner. There's no telling when Masako will just bolt off on her own unprotected.❞Liliya appeared to be annoyed? Agitated? Anxious?
It was hard to tell, but she definitely seemed on edge, whether it be in regards to Masako's rashness with things or the fact she was gonna have to rush production on new creations when she loved to take her time to make sure they were perfect. Regardless, she seemed to straighten herself out as she collected her things and stood up, brushing off any uncleanliness from her clothing as she got ready to leave.
❝IF you have nothing better to do, you can accompany Masako to help her with her things or you can join me and do some physical labor, the choice is yours. Regardless, I have some things to take care of, I'll see you back at the apartment I guess or at the scrapyard.❞With that, Liliya made her exit of the library and headed off towards the market, either by herself or with one if not both of the derp twins. [exit]
Clothing//Armor//Bags ◇ Normal Clothing, wearing ◇ White Boot - Right [Wearing] (Becomes C-rank, Scale of 10 when transformed into armor) ◇ Silver Boot - Left [Wearing] ◇ Pair of wool pants - Nice and warm [bag of holding] ◇ Tier 1 Rank 2 Masterwork Wolf Cloak made by Jean [Wearing] ◇ Backpack [bag of holding] ◇ Bag of Encasing/Holding → A small pouch that is bigger on the inside, and can carry up to one thousand pounds [1,000 lbs] of items. ◇ [1] Black Core (150chakra) (4 charges) ◇ [1] Black Core (150chakra) (4 charges) ◇ [2] Control Rod, left glove and right glove ◇ Adjustable Wrench ◇ Flat-headed Screwdriver ◇ Phillip's Screwdriver ◇ Pliers ◇ Magnifying Eyeglasses ◇ [10] Small Gears ◇ [5] Scrap Metal ◇ Snow Goblin → A little action figure of a Pathfinder goblin, about 1 foot tall. When activated will talk non-stop s**t for a solid 10 rounds of posts, channeling agro from enemies. This is a C - ranked Enchantment effect that can be directed at specific opponents. The action figure can, and will, move around in place to give emphasis to insults [BoH] ◇ Christmas Herpes → A jar full of glitter. Splatter it about, and it fills a good two hundred square feet of space. Anything trying to hide that steps on it will cause them to be absolutely covered in the stuff! And in the spirit of herpes, anyone the caster has placed a hiding technique on will also sprout it! Lasts for 20 posts. Once used up, the tears of a bitter enemy will regenerate what is lost. [BoH] ◇ Plastic Mistletoe → When held over two people they feel an compulsion to kiss (B - ranked Chakra Based Genjutsu). If the mistletoe is utilized as a ranged weapon it'll create a thirty foot burst from center point where it landed that'll cause the same compulsion, but C - ranked in strength. The mistletoe regrows from a random body part 6 posts later. ◇ Elf on a Shelf → A nine-inch tall doll that actively seeks out shelves to sit on, natural or otherwise. Once upon one its purpose is to verbally harass everything within sight, showing a keen ability to say things that are targetted enough to hurt. If placed within a sack it falls still, but the instant the sack is left alone it will expertly break out of the knots or locks placed upon it and go looking for a shelf. Can target things that are even invisible! ◇ Dreidel! LET IT RIP!: I am going to hell for this one, but you all can enjoy the Hanukkah joy of a BATTLE DREIDEL. This one isn't quite the... usual because it appears to have some sort of Beyblade mechanism to launch/spin it. However, once you let it rip, the dreidel grows in size and weight to four feet tall and one thousand pounds. People struck by it face D - ranked Baconless damage, making you feel like the world is a bit less bright due to lack of bacon. Speed is based on stamina spent.
Weapons ◇ [1] Trench Knife 30/30 Durability [bag of holding] ◇ Jagged Bismuth Dagger - With the design and the blade's material the weapon does one half [1/2] rank more Damage. [Sheathed in an x-shape on lower back] ◇ T4 w/ T5 Abilities Nightmare Scythe "Predator" 113/120 Durability [bag of holding] ◇ Kunai Launcher - Needs repaired, 5 Systematic Repair required; Costs X-rank stamina to use, and fits up to [10] kunai [bag of holding] ◇ [2] Cupid Arrows - Allows for temporary Love effect afflicted upon those struck to love others struck by another arrow. Lasts for 3 - 12 Posts [Bag of Holding]
Camping//Survival Supplies ◇ ◇ ◇
Food//Drink Items ◇ [1] Tasty Peach - A treat that restores [25%] of max Chakra and Stamina when eaten. Takes [1] activation to eat. [bag of holding] ◇ [3] Christmas Cookies [bag of holding] Increases your chakra or stamina pool by [50] for [5] posts when eaten. [bag of holding] ◇ [5] Gingerbread Wonders - They're cookies, we promise! Just quote a DM if you eat one. [bag of holding] ◇ [2] Peppermint Candy Canes - Doubles Chakra and Stamina recovery speed for [5] posts when eaten. [bag of holding] ◇ Honey'd Porker → A greased teacup piggy that is NOT alive, but which sheds grease in copious amounts. Flammable. Makes an excellent lubricant. Able to produce 10 gallons of grease 100 times before exploding and becoming bacon that can only be eaten but never rots. ◇ [2] Tao's cookies: Delicious cookies. They can even be eaten by people with diabetes 8D ! In short, they will full restore your Chakra // Stamina per cookie. Each package contains 10 cookies, and they are one time use. They also come with a recipe! ◇ Candy Cane, Giant → When placed upon the ground a reindeer made of candycane material will rise to become the mount of the planter for the next 15 posts. This beast moves at three times that of a human, and can run on water, but not on lava. ◇ Furry Cookie (Chocolate Chip Kittens) → Eating this cookie grantrs a thick fur that reduces cold damage by E - rank, and grants a D - ranked Defense (Scale 3). This fur lasts for 5 Posts, and the cookie resets every 5 posts after. Crumbles after 50 uses. ◇ 12 Elejellies (Lightning)
Miscellaneous Event Rewards ◇ Refer to profile
Passive(s) & Technique(s) Used:
-- Rank: --, -- Description: --
Company:
Ningishzida
Lanfaer
Somnus Aeternam
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:49 pm
鉄 ❉❉❉ Kira Yamata ❉❉❉ 鉄
鉄 ❉❉❉キラ {•} ヤマタ❉❉❉ 鉄
Kira slowly shambled towards the Lodge after his fight in the White acres. He knew that if he faced anything like that again he would probably lose. As he managed to get within the doors of the Lodge he heard a couple people around. He didn't really pay much attention to them as he slowly made his way to what he assumed was the library. As he continued to shamble about his pain tolerance was starting to wain as he grimaced almost every other step. He never imagined that the monsters he foguht this time round would hurt so much, much worse than the lightning cage yet less visible damage other than bruises. As he reached the library he took his helm off and put it near what would be the nearest trash or recycle bin before placing his hand on the reception desk and the person behind the desk as he asked,
I.. am in need of teaching do you have any books or scrolls of spells that you can let me look at? I'm trying to learn offensive spells and techniques for my next mission and to be quite frank... I dont want to end up a corpse or have those around me end up as corpses because of my negligence... He would wait a moment for the Receptionist to talk or finish whatever they where doing before they showed him the way. As he was led to a section of the building that seemed to be quiet and closed off from the rest of the building. The receptionist said that this was a place for the studious to read and learn from the books in private silence. He also made mention of the fact that Kira was not allowed to take anything or copy anything from the scroll or books he is shown and must remember and soak in what he reads and learns.
Kira would nod as he entered the room and sat down, waiting for the receptionist to bring the appropriate scrolls and books. to Kira. As he sat there he looked through his emergency pack. All he found was some needle and thread for stitching but nothing really for healing the aches and pains of his body. As the Librarian arrived with the books and scrolls Kira perked up and began his long study for the next few hours. He would spend days here if he needed to learn what he could.
Wolf's Lodge
None
Amused, hungover
