Duty Session 217: Clearing Castle Eas
With the discovery of the Castle Eas, Baroness Wake has called upon her fellow adventurers, seeking aid in clearing out the orcs that currently occupy it. The Castle lies in the mountains of the Fourland Dukedom, set upon a waterfall.
Difficulty: Moderate
Rec. Party: 5+
Rewards: 2
World Rewards: The clearing of the castle will allow for it to be repaired and used for the benefit of People of the Land and Adventurers.
Gwen
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Gwen has been oddly quiet lately but she seems to be making herself known as she's picked up a job to help with the clearing of Castle Eas. She would have led all the people she'd got to sign on board to the foothills. near the castle. She knew the way from when the castle was first found. She was in good spirits
"So when this is over I have meals packed for everyone. The basics from what I know is we got Orcs to clear out. Thankfully they are not fungus-based."
She seems amused at this.
"Come on lets get started shall we?"
Gwen seems intent to take point. She draws her sword and shield then heads for the entrance of the castle.
"Time to clean house and I am a Maid you know!"
"So when this is over I have meals packed for everyone. The basics from what I know is we got Orcs to clear out. Thankfully they are not fungus-based."
She seems amused at this.
"Come on lets get started shall we?"
Gwen seems intent to take point. She draws her sword and shield then heads for the entrance of the castle.
"Time to clean house and I am a Maid you know!"
Mikage
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
As of late, Mikage and Cyrus have been doing a lot of traveling, mostly between the Isle of Beginnings and Mac Anu. Between the issue with the underwater dungeon and the growing Goblin threat, it seems like anything might prove a change of pace, these days.
So, when the call had gone out for help with Castle Eas, Mikage and her feline companion (well, both of them actually) had answered the call to arms. "I'm never one to refuse a meal." She comments, resting one hand on her sword as she looks towards the castle.
"Haven't really faced much in the way of orcs, but I imagine stabbing and arrows will work just as well on them as they do on any other monster." The Ranger is pretty straight-forward in that regard. There is some relief that Gwen takes the lead, though. It means that she doesn't have to take a forward position, and instead settles towards the middle of the group, keeping her eyes out for trouble.
So, when the call had gone out for help with Castle Eas, Mikage and her feline companion (well, both of them actually) had answered the call to arms. "I'm never one to refuse a meal." She comments, resting one hand on her sword as she looks towards the castle.
"Haven't really faced much in the way of orcs, but I imagine stabbing and arrows will work just as well on them as they do on any other monster." The Ranger is pretty straight-forward in that regard. There is some relief that Gwen takes the lead, though. It means that she doesn't have to take a forward position, and instead settles towards the middle of the group, keeping her eyes out for trouble.
Shiruba
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
"No, but they still stink," is Shiruba's response to the fungus orc remark. Gwen tanks up close, she spanks from afar. This is the way the duo have done it even before the days of the Cataclysm. The only difference being not having Shiruba's brother along. But that's okay, they've got plenty of other friends now to rely on.
Though while she's content to let Gwen take point the wolfgirl is right behind her to navigate since she has been out here before. "The important thing is to remember to not take them lightly just because they're a horde of minions. They proved to be a fair share of problems last time. We've got a river bridge to cross and some mountain paths to take, so don't over-exhert yourselves, Exhaustion debuffs will not help anyone on this trek."
Though while she's content to let Gwen take point the wolfgirl is right behind her to navigate since she has been out here before. "The important thing is to remember to not take them lightly just because they're a horde of minions. They proved to be a fair share of problems last time. We've got a river bridge to cross and some mountain paths to take, so don't over-exhert yourselves, Exhaustion debuffs will not help anyone on this trek."
Cyrus
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
"I imagine that they'll respond to Fire and other magics much the same was as other creatures." Cyrus adds to that as Mikage talks about the creatures, rolling his shoulders. A cart following just a few feet behind him, being drawn by a rental Peko.
The Cait Sith strokes the fanciful bird's head and then gives it some feed from his gloved hand, before looking over towards Gwen. "I'll take a meal as well please." He notes, before taking a moment to look over to the massive and aesthetic castle right atop the waterfall, and whistles.
"That... is one hell of a sight. No wonder people want to retake it and occupy it." He remarks, impressed.
The Cait Sith strokes the fanciful bird's head and then gives it some feed from his gloved hand, before looking over towards Gwen. "I'll take a meal as well please." He notes, before taking a moment to look over to the massive and aesthetic castle right atop the waterfall, and whistles.
"That... is one hell of a sight. No wonder people want to retake it and occupy it." He remarks, impressed.
Rizadoman
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Rizadoman's friend may only take up goblin related jobs, however the lizardman himself was much more interested in broadening his horizons. On top of that the archological potential behind the castle truly peeked his interest, So here he was his scimitar in hand as he looks among the others, " I haven't dealt with orcs much, how similar are they to goblins?" Falling in line with the others as they begin to head towards the entrance, as he imagines what type of meal is waiting for him after all is said and done.
Amalthea
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
"You're a maid?" Amalthea arches a brow at Gwen's declaration as she follows up behind her fellow tank. She's been busy, herself, lately, but sometimes... Sometimes one just has to take a break and Do Something Else to unwind a little.
So here she is to kill some monsters in an old castle.
So here she is to kill some monsters in an old castle.
Gwen
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Gwen looks to Mikage for a moment and grins.
"No fashion-related price on this meal. We're fighting for our supper!"
She notes with a big old grin she also looks to Shiruba and nods that they do stink.
"Weight of numbers is always dangerous."
She makes note of what Shiruba has said as she looks to Cyrus for a moment.
"Tell me about it I was in on finding it and I might as well see it through to the end. Bigger stronger but still like to swarm maybe not as cunning as Goblins are. Still not total fools. After all, they have held this place have they not?"
She grins for a moment
"Yes that's my sub job. I even have a french maid outfit and all I wear at my shop!"
Ahead the party would see the bridge and would see the orcs are working to sabotage the bridge, the orcs have to be taken out, worse said orcs not only are taking hammers to the bridge? They are setting it on fire. One of the orcs bellows an alert at the party's approach and the Orcs move to engage though a few hold back to try and finish their sabotage.
Gwen meanwhile charges at the orcs to engage.
"No fashion-related price on this meal. We're fighting for our supper!"
She notes with a big old grin she also looks to Shiruba and nods that they do stink.
"Weight of numbers is always dangerous."
She makes note of what Shiruba has said as she looks to Cyrus for a moment.
"Tell me about it I was in on finding it and I might as well see it through to the end. Bigger stronger but still like to swarm maybe not as cunning as Goblins are. Still not total fools. After all, they have held this place have they not?"
She grins for a moment
"Yes that's my sub job. I even have a french maid outfit and all I wear at my shop!"
Ahead the party would see the bridge and would see the orcs are working to sabotage the bridge, the orcs have to be taken out, worse said orcs not only are taking hammers to the bridge? They are setting it on fire. One of the orcs bellows an alert at the party's approach and the Orcs move to engage though a few hold back to try and finish their sabotage.
Gwen meanwhile charges at the orcs to engage.
Cyrus
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
As the team proceeds onwards along the road towards the castle, Cyrus follows the group with the Peko drawn Cart, right up until they get up to the bridge. At that point, noticing the assault on the bridge, he tells the Peko; "Stay!"
He then rushes forward, storming the first Orc. He punches him out with a fierce blow, taking the hammer he was trying to use, and quickly starts trying to lift the big hammer to put the stake that the Orc was trying to pull out back into the ground.
He raises the hammer.
<< STRENGTH INSUFFICIENT >>
And is reminded once again that he is not playing a Monk anymore. He fumbles and the hammer just falls, going right over the edge of the ledge. Leaving Cyrus to stand there, empty handed. One might even still be able to see the dotted outline of the hammer, missing, in the midst of that stance.
He then rushes forward, storming the first Orc. He punches him out with a fierce blow, taking the hammer he was trying to use, and quickly starts trying to lift the big hammer to put the stake that the Orc was trying to pull out back into the ground.
He raises the hammer.
<< STRENGTH INSUFFICIENT >>
And is reminded once again that he is not playing a Monk anymore. He fumbles and the hammer just falls, going right over the edge of the ledge. Leaving Cyrus to stand there, empty handed. One might even still be able to see the dotted outline of the hammer, missing, in the midst of that stance.
Mikage
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
The idea of being made a subject of Gwen's fashion fascination has Mikage briefly pause, not quite looking relieved as that grin almost looks like it has shark teeth behind it. Nope, the Ranger will stick to her natural padded armor and leathers and leave the fashion to someone else.
"As long as they don't require fighting them with fire, I think we're good." Because that is one of the elements that doesn't tend to come with her nature-focused build.
The sight of the orcish sabotage has her joining in the fray, sweeping her hand across the flat of her sword and channeling water magic, sweeping the blade outwards and creating a whip which knocks one of the orcs off of the bridge with a distinctive shout that has been heard in many movies and television shows.
Then, she looks over towards Cyrus, noting him standing in that weird stance, "What are you doing?" She asks, looking puzzled.
"As long as they don't require fighting them with fire, I think we're good." Because that is one of the elements that doesn't tend to come with her nature-focused build.
The sight of the orcish sabotage has her joining in the fray, sweeping her hand across the flat of her sword and channeling water magic, sweeping the blade outwards and creating a whip which knocks one of the orcs off of the bridge with a distinctive shout that has been heard in many movies and television shows.
Then, she looks over towards Cyrus, noting him standing in that weird stance, "What are you doing?" She asks, looking puzzled.
Shiruba
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
As they come to the aforementioned bridge and find Orcs once again trying to smash it Shiruba lets out a sigh. "Seriously, how many times are they going to try to ruin one bridge? And such a nice bridge at that." It's rubbing her Archeologist hackles in all the wrong ways.
As the warriors charge the orcs head-on she stops and pulls out a few arrows. The first couple she fires to knock orcs away, then fires several more into the cracks made in the bridge. Where the arrows elementally release some quick drying mud to help patch up the damage. "Someone make sure that structure stays stable please!"
As the warriors charge the orcs head-on she stops and pulls out a few arrows. The first couple she fires to knock orcs away, then fires several more into the cracks made in the bridge. Where the arrows elementally release some quick drying mud to help patch up the damage. "Someone make sure that structure stays stable please!"
Cyrus
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
"There was a hammer in my hands... and now it is no longer there." Cyrus explains to Mikage, before fixing his stance, while the others assault the Orcs. He rubs the back of his head, continueing to look a bit of a fool, but at least he's an aesthetic fool.
Rizadoman
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Rizadoman shouts out to the group as he notices the stability of the bridge," I will make sure the bridge stands!" Reaching into a pouch on his belt he retrieves the ingredients for his spell, " O Horns and claws of our father, Iguanodon, thy four limbs become two legs to walk upon the earth!" Two lizardmen skeletons rise up out of the ground before the priest issues orders, " Reinforce the bridge, do not let it fall my fallen brethren." The two skeletons run forward and begin to work on the bridge under RIzadoman's vague instructions.
Amalthea
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Ah. Orcs are wrecking the bridge.
"Well that's no good." Amalthea says softly as she draws her blade and follows Gwen into the fray. She meets them with her shield, battering and bashing, sword flashing as she batters the greenskins soundly, kicking a few off th bridge and into the water below with extreme prejudice.
"Well that's no good." Amalthea says softly as she draws her blade and follows Gwen into the fray. She meets them with her shield, battering and bashing, sword flashing as she batters the greenskins soundly, kicking a few off th bridge and into the water below with extreme prejudice.
Gwen
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Gwen is up to her eyeballs in orcs but that's not where things matter at this point. She's just got to tie the orcs up and her water spell is off the mark. So she strikes out on helping the fire so she's on her own there. Cyrus gets to work but it does not go well as the hammer is lost to the aether. Mikage meanwhile is doing quite well with the water which does a great deal to put out the fires if not all of them. Shiruba meanwhile notes the orcs hardon for killing that bridge but thankfully she's able to help deal with damage by firing magic arrows into the breach which will form patches where pieces were missing. It should hold for a while if all things pan outright.
Rizadoman has some good plans and it works well as he puts his magic to use to fix the bridge by summoning the pair of skeletons to help. That's trippy to Gwen. Skeletons on their side? She'll darn well take it. Finally comes Amalthea is busy kicking orcs off the bridge like she's in Greece, it goes pretty darn well with all said and done.
"Well that's over we need to get a move on."
Sometime later the group ends up in the high pass as they get closer to the castle, however, she starts looking about wasn't there another way up to the castle? Gwell will set about checking for magical signatures at this and does find one which she'll inform the party but she's going to need aid in narrowing it down.
Rizadoman has some good plans and it works well as he puts his magic to use to fix the bridge by summoning the pair of skeletons to help. That's trippy to Gwen. Skeletons on their side? She'll darn well take it. Finally comes Amalthea is busy kicking orcs off the bridge like she's in Greece, it goes pretty darn well with all said and done.
"Well that's over we need to get a move on."
Sometime later the group ends up in the high pass as they get closer to the castle, however, she starts looking about wasn't there another way up to the castle? Gwell will set about checking for magical signatures at this and does find one which she'll inform the party but she's going to need aid in narrowing it down.
Mikage
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
It's been a long time since Mikage had spent very long in the mountains. In fact, she probably hasn't been up in these reaches since early on during her time in Elder Tale. Around the same time she came across Rama. The lynx seems completely at home here, trotting along beside the group as they continue forward.
As Gwen stops and begins to look around, Mikage pauses as well, giving a curious look. Rama, on the other hand, seems to start to paw at some of the nearby earth, as if trying to get attention.
"What is it?" She asks, softly. Then, seeming to realize the cat might be on to something, she starts to follow, using her own monster-driven sense of earth magic to get a feel for where there might be another passage other than the direct route.
"This way, I think..." She adds, with Rama wiggling his bob tail excitedly.
As Gwen stops and begins to look around, Mikage pauses as well, giving a curious look. Rama, on the other hand, seems to start to paw at some of the nearby earth, as if trying to get attention.
"What is it?" She asks, softly. Then, seeming to realize the cat might be on to something, she starts to follow, using her own monster-driven sense of earth magic to get a feel for where there might be another passage other than the direct route.
"This way, I think..." She adds, with Rama wiggling his bob tail excitedly.
Shiruba
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
There may be the faintest of twitchs when skeletons are put to work, but as they're under the control of an ally Shiruba doesn't let it get too her. She's just been dealing with undead in Ninetails so much...
As they get the bridge clear and move onto the next area her ears perk up. "This is it! This is the area Wake says the secret passage farther up the mountain lies." She darts off towards the edge of the area, getting close to the rock walls and looking for the minute but telltale signs of were a hidden passage might be. At one point she actually stops to rap her knuckles against the stone while pressing one of her canine ears up against it, using a bit of Earth magic in tandem with good old fashion listening. "I can hear its hollow behind the stone somewhere, but I can't pinpoint where the entrance is yet..." But it looks like Mikage and others might have a bead on that too.
As they get the bridge clear and move onto the next area her ears perk up. "This is it! This is the area Wake says the secret passage farther up the mountain lies." She darts off towards the edge of the area, getting close to the rock walls and looking for the minute but telltale signs of were a hidden passage might be. At one point she actually stops to rap her knuckles against the stone while pressing one of her canine ears up against it, using a bit of Earth magic in tandem with good old fashion listening. "I can hear its hollow behind the stone somewhere, but I can't pinpoint where the entrance is yet..." But it looks like Mikage and others might have a bead on that too.
Rizadoman
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Rizadoman makes his way across the bridge with the others, and follows them up to he high pass. As others begin to point out there exist a second path Rizadoman does his best to help search. Placing his hands on the mountain walls and sends a pulse of magic through it . "Appears there is certainly a passage behind this cliff wall, we just need to find the door." Pointing out the location likely just as others reach that same conclusion.
Amalthea
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Having shown the Spartans how it's done, Amalthea follows along to the pass.
Taking to a knee, her fingertips brush over the ground, keen eyes searching for tracks and prior passing.
"Yep. That's the way alright." She confirms Rama's instincts. "Someone's definitely been this way before."
Taking to a knee, her fingertips brush over the ground, keen eyes searching for tracks and prior passing.
"Yep. That's the way alright." She confirms Rama's instincts. "Someone's definitely been this way before."
Cyrus
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Cyrus finally makes his way across the bridge when everything is repaired, along with the Peko and Cart, and takes a moment to sit on the cart itself to eat some of the prepared lunch. Watching and looking up as they proceed onwards.
"This reminds me of the old days, when one of the farmers near our house would let me ride his cart while his cow would pull it." Cyrus remarks, throwing a bit more food into his mouth, his tail curling and uncurling.
"A secret passage huh?" Cyrus remarks, looking around from where he's sitting on the cart, his ears occassionally making little 'poing poing' motions as if searching around by radar. And when Mikage remarks on sensing something, he gets off and walks with her, tracing his fingers through the air, as if touching along something.
As everyone chimes in, he agrees; "Other people passed through here before." Using his divination magics.
"This reminds me of the old days, when one of the farmers near our house would let me ride his cart while his cow would pull it." Cyrus remarks, throwing a bit more food into his mouth, his tail curling and uncurling.
"A secret passage huh?" Cyrus remarks, looking around from where he's sitting on the cart, his ears occassionally making little 'poing poing' motions as if searching around by radar. And when Mikage remarks on sensing something, he gets off and walks with her, tracing his fingers through the air, as if touching along something.
As everyone chimes in, he agrees; "Other people passed through here before." Using his divination magics.
Gwen
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Mikage further follows up on Gwen's world helping to lead the party onwards. Shirbua's own recalling of what Wake said about where the Passager was? Helps out a heck of a lot to get an idea of where it is thankfully there's yet more help with Eizadoman's efforts adding to the effort. This helps to set up Amalthea who can spot signs of a prior passing here which sets them up for Cyrus to bring them on home and the passage is found it's not long to get it open and to slip in deeper into the mines ahead. It's a maze this dead mine is quite the place but those with magic could sense both darkness and light magic here which they could tap into and it looks like whoever used to run the mines left signage if it could translate it might be damn easy to get though.
Gwen isn't going to mess about here she starts chanting and will then unleashes the power of Divine wind in an attempt to tap into the light magic here.
Gwen isn't going to mess about here she starts chanting and will then unleashes the power of Divine wind in an attempt to tap into the light magic here.
Mikage
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
As they head into the passage, the symbols are what catch Mikage's attention first, but Rama doesn't seem all that intrested in hanging around to look at them. Squiggles are not nearly as intersting as something that seems to catch his nose further down. So, the cat just plows head.
"Rama, get back here." She whispers, not wanting to shout since it might carry through the passageway. The cat ignores her for now. Cursing under her breath, Miki takes off her necklace, the blue stone briefly glowing before she holds it out, using the relic's power to tap into the natural light magic that is present here.
It causes the stone to glow a bit brighter, offering a bit of light as they continue. "That cat is going to get himself into trouble." She mutters.
"Rama, get back here." She whispers, not wanting to shout since it might carry through the passageway. The cat ignores her for now. Cursing under her breath, Miki takes off her necklace, the blue stone briefly glowing before she holds it out, using the relic's power to tap into the natural light magic that is present here.
It causes the stone to glow a bit brighter, offering a bit of light as they continue. "That cat is going to get himself into trouble." She mutters.
Shiruba
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Yes, they found the passage. Shiruba takes the lead to help guide the way through since caves and tunnels is something she's familiar with. With others providing light she has little difficulty finding some of the markings left on the stone walls. "Hey guys! Look at this." She points at one of the markers pointing down a certain passage of one of the passage split-offs. "These are directions. Look for more of them."
Amalthea
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Into the secret passage, then. Amalthea once more draws her blade, channelling magic into the sword so that it glows with a bright white light. "Right so which way then?" She asks, before Shiruba so helpfully points out the markers. "Ah, how helpful." She says before keeping her eyes peeled for more symbols and-
Off Rama goes.
"I suppose we'd best follow him into said trouble, mm?"
Off Rama goes.
"I suppose we'd best follow him into said trouble, mm?"
Rizadoman
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Rizadoman heads into the passage, his bulky form blocking the light for a moment as he enters the passage way. As they progress deeper he does keep stopping to look at the signs, they are almost making sense and then Shiruba spoils the answer, " I see yes. There are some here, though I fear they are less useful. All it seems to say, if I am translating it right is 'You are here'. "Shaking his head he moves forward helping Shiruba and others point out the directions.
Cyrus
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
"It's okay. I'll go get Rama." Cyrus remarks, having to abandon the cart and Peko outside for now. He hides them at the secret entrance, so that they're not in danger of getting assaulted by Orcs. It certainly doesn't seem like the Orcs are coming through this area.
He then uses a few of his darker potions to hide himself, and starts heading out towards Rama, trying to get to the cat before the feline can get itself into too great of trouble.
He then uses a few of his darker potions to hide himself, and starts heading out towards Rama, trying to get to the cat before the feline can get itself into too great of trouble.
Gwen
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Gwen has some luck as what appear to be holy runes light up for a moment and help give her some idea of where to go the effect fades. Soon the group is moving through the mines thankfully Shiruba can figure out the old markings in the mine and now has a very good idea of which way to go. She shares this with the party which helps a good deal and Mikage is having cat trouble but thankfully Mikage own light magic works quite well to help lead the way. Rizdoman can keep working very well with the party and pushing forward as he too also can figure out the old script which was left behind by the former miners. They are just about set at this point as Amalthea too gets the rock to light off.
"Cats are chaos agents I swear..."
Gwen nods at this as Cyrus goes for his Rondvous with Rama!
The mines help the party bypass a good deal of trouble and they will find their way out on a road leading up to the road and the waterfall it's built upon. The portcullis is well there and it's sealed however more pressing is the large number of orcs with crossbows as one lowers its arms barking out in Orchish.
<<FIRE YOU LAZY GITS! GET THE ADVENTURERS!>>
then comes the arrows, it's time to fight and Gwen is charging in to intercept.
"ANCHOR HOWEL!"
Green wind covers her body as she draws some of the Orcs fires off her friends and she tries to intercept it with her shield.
"Cats are chaos agents I swear..."
Gwen nods at this as Cyrus goes for his Rondvous with Rama!
The mines help the party bypass a good deal of trouble and they will find their way out on a road leading up to the road and the waterfall it's built upon. The portcullis is well there and it's sealed however more pressing is the large number of orcs with crossbows as one lowers its arms barking out in Orchish.
<<FIRE YOU LAZY GITS! GET THE ADVENTURERS!>>
then comes the arrows, it's time to fight and Gwen is charging in to intercept.
"ANCHOR HOWEL!"
Green wind covers her body as she draws some of the Orcs fires off her friends and she tries to intercept it with her shield.
Cyrus
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Cyrus, 'leading' the group thanks to hunting after Rama, quickly dives after the cat and grabs around its waist, tugging it to him. "Gotcha." Right as the Orc demands the arrow attack. Luckily, Cyrus is no slouch when it comes to defensive magics.
The youth tells Rama to stay, right before reaching under his coat, and throwing eight flasks into the air. They're small thin potions that suddenly rush into the air, making little whistling sounds. Surrounded by air magic, the potions cut the arrows down as they come sailing through the air, making it almost impossible for the Orc arrows to land. And the ones that do get through, are caught by Gwen's shield.
"I'll keep the arrows from reaching the party!" Cyrus calls out. "Take down those Orcs!" Sometimes he forgets he's no longer leading raids. Focusing on keeping Rama and the party safe with his magics.
The youth tells Rama to stay, right before reaching under his coat, and throwing eight flasks into the air. They're small thin potions that suddenly rush into the air, making little whistling sounds. Surrounded by air magic, the potions cut the arrows down as they come sailing through the air, making it almost impossible for the Orc arrows to land. And the ones that do get through, are caught by Gwen's shield.
"I'll keep the arrows from reaching the party!" Cyrus calls out. "Take down those Orcs!" Sometimes he forgets he's no longer leading raids. Focusing on keeping Rama and the party safe with his magics.
Mikage
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Of course, Rama, in his excitement, has to be the first one to encounter the orcs. The cat skids to a stop, likely not immediately alerting them to trouble. Afterall, lynx were common enough in these mountains, so he likely just looks like some random animal got lost.
Luckily, the Adventurers are right behind him. Between Cyrus and Gwen, the little cat has more than enough defenders, but he is quick to race back towards them, taking advantage of the protection offered.
Mikage races along with the others, her bow draw from her inventory for the long-ranged combat. She fires arrow after arrow towards the orcs, taking time to aim each of them.
Luckily, the Adventurers are right behind him. Between Cyrus and Gwen, the little cat has more than enough defenders, but he is quick to race back towards them, taking advantage of the protection offered.
Mikage races along with the others, her bow draw from her inventory for the long-ranged combat. She fires arrow after arrow towards the orcs, taking time to aim each of them.
Shiruba
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
The group finds their way out of the tunnel and onto the cliffside roads. Shiruba can't stop herself from admiring the view as they make their way up. "This is breathtaking! What a vista! No wonder Wake wants to reclaim and repair this place, it's astoundi--" She cuts herself off as she hears twangs ahead and she ducks to avoid an arrow whizzing just between her ears! "Guess sightseeing will have to wait!"
As others charge the gates she hangs back with Gwen, knowing what her long time friend is going to do. And while many of the Orcs are focusing on the Tank she starts picking them off with her ice arrows. "Just like old times isn't it?" Shoots again. "I really need to work on a bow with a faster firing rate, though." Shoots some more. "Got ideas, just haven't had time to talk to the Alliance smith yet."
As others charge the gates she hangs back with Gwen, knowing what her long time friend is going to do. And while many of the Orcs are focusing on the Tank she starts picking them off with her ice arrows. "Just like old times isn't it?" Shoots again. "I really need to work on a bow with a faster firing rate, though." Shoots some more. "Got ideas, just haven't had time to talk to the Alliance smith yet."
Rizadoman
Castle Eas
Castle Eas
Ever feel like it is one those days that people just keep shooting at you. Rizadoman is having one of those days as arrows sail by his head. " O Scale of Anklyosaur , shield me from my plight." Rizadoman steps forwd as he creates a strong magical shield infront of him protecting from the arrows as he pushes forward. Catching a few arrows in his magical shield he shouts to the enemy, "Stop hiding and face us directly cowards. I've known goblins braver then you."
Amalthea
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What a lovely view. Amalthea pauses to take in the scenery for a beat, before she notices an arrow spanging off her pauldron. Then she looks down.
"Ah."
Immediately her shield is brought up to bear, becoming a pincushion for a volley arrows as she lets Gwen take the role of main damage sponge for the moment, using her shield to cover herself and others as best she can.
"Ah."
Immediately her shield is brought up to bear, becoming a pincushion for a volley arrows as she lets Gwen take the role of main damage sponge for the moment, using her shield to cover herself and others as best she can.
Gwen
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The battle is swift and brutal Cyrus shield helps to keep arrows from reaching the party on a wider scale than Gwen can do. Which helps Gwen be able to focus on some of the more beefy orcs. Arrows rain Gwen fights and Mikage's cat Rama will get the orc's attention thankfully the cat doesn't have to burn one of its nine lives to get by while Mikage opens up with arrows in turn-taking down a number. Soon Shiruba is opening fire on the orcs, and Gwen calls back.
"It is!"
More orcs are reduced to light shards. Rizadoman is again using his ancestors, and it seems that one of the orcs catches what Rizadoman said and rushes at him did he understand him or did the Lizardman just anger that orc by breathing he's soon cut down by the party's attack and Amaltrhea make sure no more attacks get through.
WIth the party able to get the portcullis cleared and then open soon the group would end up in the dome of the stars Gwen lets out a low whistle but before she can more a massive orc boss charges after her. Gwen is already letting a spell lose at it.
"ELECTRICAL FUZZ!"
A bolt of energy goes flying at the Orc before Gwen closes to melee with him she's going to need some help...
"It is!"
More orcs are reduced to light shards. Rizadoman is again using his ancestors, and it seems that one of the orcs catches what Rizadoman said and rushes at him did he understand him or did the Lizardman just anger that orc by breathing he's soon cut down by the party's attack and Amaltrhea make sure no more attacks get through.
WIth the party able to get the portcullis cleared and then open soon the group would end up in the dome of the stars Gwen lets out a low whistle but before she can more a massive orc boss charges after her. Gwen is already letting a spell lose at it.
"ELECTRICAL FUZZ!"
A bolt of energy goes flying at the Orc before Gwen closes to melee with him she's going to need some help...
Mikage
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Despite his earlier mistake of running forward too soon, Rama falls into step with Mikage as they progress past the portcullis and into the castle. Her eyes sweep around, taking in the new surroundings with a sense of wonder that she always seems to carry with her when her explorations pan out into new places.
The boss, however, has her attention snapping towards the orc and his blood red armor. "Well, we took down the others. So what's one more?"
Crouching, she traces her fingers from Rama's forehead down to the tip of his tail, channeling her own inate magical energy into the cat. "You wanted to rush ahead, my friend. Now let's see how you handle yourself."
She gives a whistle, standing back to her full height. As she reaches for an arrow, Rama charges forward to join Gwen in melee range of the boss. Though the little cat doesn't look particularly fearsome, he seems to radiate magical energy with him as he looks for any exposed place in the orc's armor to latch on to.
"Get him Rama! FROST FANG!"
The boss, however, has her attention snapping towards the orc and his blood red armor. "Well, we took down the others. So what's one more?"
Crouching, she traces her fingers from Rama's forehead down to the tip of his tail, channeling her own inate magical energy into the cat. "You wanted to rush ahead, my friend. Now let's see how you handle yourself."
She gives a whistle, standing back to her full height. As she reaches for an arrow, Rama charges forward to join Gwen in melee range of the boss. Though the little cat doesn't look particularly fearsome, he seems to radiate magical energy with him as he looks for any exposed place in the orc's armor to latch on to.
"Get him Rama! FROST FANG!"
Shiruba
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By the time they've fought their way to the dome Shiruba is fully focused on the matter at hand again and thus not distracted by the astounding sight within the dome. Good thing too, as one of the Orc leaders is quickly upon them with his massive sword. Gwen goes one way, Shiruba dives in the other direction to avoid a swing of the sword by rolling under it. As soon as she's on her feet she sprinting off, winding around the fight to stay out of the enemy's reach while peppering him with magical arrows like lightning bolts.
You don't need to be using a gun to make Circle-Strafe tactics effective!
You don't need to be using a gun to make Circle-Strafe tactics effective!
Cyrus
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As the Orc rushes forward, Cyrus realizes quickly that this party is more than a match for this Orc. This group is strong. Many veteran and seasoned Hunters amongst them. So, rather than creating a shield of the team, the youth throws a set of flaming potions /behind/ the Orc as it rushes forward.
"I'll cut off any attempts at a retreat!" He notes; "FIRE WALL!" Followed by the tell-tale blazing heat that bursts from those potions, forming a literal half-moon 'wall' behind the Orc.
"I'll cut off any attempts at a retreat!" He notes; "FIRE WALL!" Followed by the tell-tale blazing heat that bursts from those potions, forming a literal half-moon 'wall' behind the Orc.
Rizadoman
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Rizadoman pushes into the dome with a shout of victory before surveying where he ends up. There in front of the group is the orc boss , who appears to have focused on Gwen. Stepping aside Rizadoman appears to be waiting for a moment, until the orc boss seems to be done moving about. "Naga ancestors, bless my blade." Rizadoman's blade begins to glow as he charges towards the orc boss, and at the final moment the full spell activates as a burst of speed pushes him forward as one strong swipe of this blade.
Amalthea
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Moving right along! Past the portcullis, Amalthea's gaze drifts upwards. She would marvel at the dome a bit more if not for the fact that a much larger orc comes to join the fray.
"Can I get ONE minute to look at nice things?" She mutters under her breath as she wheels about to face the big orc.
Every step she takes makes the ground shake as she approaches, making footing difficult for the mob and making it easier for herself and the others to get their blows in.
Shiruba
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"WHAT SHE SAID!" Shiruba yells loudly in agreement with Amalthea in not getting time to look at the nice things, even as she's firing off more shots.
Gwen
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Blade, spell and bow is the name of the day. Gwen is caught byt eh orc but she holds the line a it enaage her and Amalthea. This leaves Mikage free ot hammer it with Frost Fang, Shirbua to rain more arrows upon it as she uses the oldest of ranged tactics. Cryus use of Fire Wall will keep the boss from being able to fall back. Rizadoman is able to make ue of his own blade and will ahck into it doing horrible damage to the creature it's hp is ticking down.
"We can look after!"
Gwen calls out as the boss a moment later falls to Amalthea's own effeors seal the bossers doom as the paryt bring it down it explodes in a shower of shards leaving the loot behind.
"Hopefully we can get this castle cleaned out sooner rather than later..."
"We can look after!"
Gwen calls out as the boss a moment later falls to Amalthea's own effeors seal the bossers doom as the paryt bring it down it explodes in a shower of shards leaving the loot behind.
"Hopefully we can get this castle cleaned out sooner rather than later..."
Shiruba
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Shiruba would admire the dome, but she's promptly distracted by the loot dropped by the boss. She scampers over to pick one medallion up, and with the other hand pulls out the badge that she obtained on her previous visit when they had to take the long route into the former lakeside villiage. Holds them up side by side. "Different images, but they share details that connect them to the same lineage of heraldry. I'd say one is related to the combat arm of the historical occupants, the other to the trade and craftsmen that maintained the towns and farmlands."