Tower Descent

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With the final enemy in ashes Yuna sighed with relief and winced as her wound seemed unkeen to close. Lilian meanwhile inspected the remains "Animated by dark magic..." she'd pick up one of the weapons and looked it over sharply "It's poisoned.' the red haired knight turned to Yuna "Y-yeah... I've noticed." the brawler replied with a wince.

Zana seemed to approach Yuna with a hefty jiggle to her wonderous bust "Let me see it." she'd look over the wound and blow some more magic on it "It's shallow." she'd look up to Yuna, who had a subtle blush from looking over the witches questionable attire and mannerism "You'll be fine with a little rest." Zana placed a single finger beneath Yunas chin to guide her gaze towards her all the while smirking. Much to the brawlers embarrassment!

"Ahem..." Lilian coughed subtly breaking their moment "We'll decide what to do with the charm later. Rest for a while we'll continue to search." "I'll take a breather as well~" Zana added as she sat down ontop of a nearby gravestone with her legs crossed "I'd rather be at my peek when the next party finds us." she'd wink to Lilian slyly.

The warrior sighed lightly "I'll be close, shout if there's danger." she'd pick up her shield and sword, before heading onwards not straying too far away from the duo. Zana meanwhile turned to Yuna with a predatory smile, much to the brawlers confusion.

 

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Status

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Zana: HP: 24 MP: 40/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine +20mp
Taint: 0 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Resting +21hp +8wp
Taint: 0 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Fine
Taint: 0 Corruption: 0

EC 0
Encounter 4 nothing EC+1
Searching 4 Lillian has encounters a monster!

With Zanna and Yuna Resting Lillian moves about the graveyard still intent to find the key and rescue her sister. Moving past a slightly crumbling tomb the voices of men caught her ear. Moving in closer Lillian paled as she witnessed some poor slave girl get stabbed into the chest with a ritual dagger. The six cultist throw their hands up in praise to their dark god.

 

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"You monsters!!!" Lilian didn't delay for a moment and rushed into battle with her blade drawn!

Elsewhere... Yuna blushed cutely as she fixed her shirt, not looking at Zana who seemed awfully content about something... only for the duo to hear Lilians voice in the distance "Lilian?" Yuna quickly stood up and rushed onwards, with Zana flying on her staff there as well!

Spoiler

Lilian uses Retaliation

 

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EC+1
Encounter roll 5 nothing (EC+2)

Initiative
Yuna Delayed 1 turn
Lillian
Zana Delayed 1 turn
Cult1
Cult2
Cult3
Cult4
Cult5
Cult6

Combat

Spoiler

Lillian uses Retaliation
Cult1 attacks parried 1 damage and countered 8 damage
Cult2 attacks parried 0 damage and countered 10 damage Defeated
Cult3 attacks parried 1 damage and countered 10 damage Defeated
Cult4 attacks parried 1 damage and countered 9 damage
Cult5 attacks parried 0 damage and countered 11 damage Defeated
Cult6 attacks hits! 5 damage and countered 10 damage Defeated

Enemy Status Cult1 2/10: Cult4 1/10:

Filled with righteous anger Lillian called out her challenge only to be met with the glazed eyes of madness that she had seen in cultists before. Like a wave of rabid beast the cultist lunged at her all at once but she was prepared. Her first attack manged to graze her cheek with its blade before a swift strike sent him tumbling away with a grunt. The second all to careless received a quick blow to the head with her shield snapping his neck before his blade could find a mark. Her third foe managed yet another glancing blow to her arm where the chain armor was thin. Knocking this one away the cultist stumbled and tripped impaling himself on a long forgotten spear. The fourth attack also find a minor hole in her armor scoring what amounted to a minor scratch before he too was knocked away. The fifth attack came at her blade held high over head which easily left him open to a quick thrust into his heart killing him outright. Sadly this left her last attack get in a solid blow drawing some blood from her thigh before she brought her blade around and severed his offending head from his body. Panting Lilian looked to see two of the cultist still standing badly hurt but readying for another go. Nearby the alter where they had sacrificed their slave started to glow red.

 

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With the cultist 'skill' on display, it was quite clear any dangerous hits they may have even attempted were just due to sheer luck! Lilians jump into the fray quickly showed the sheer difference in skill and prowess between her and the madmen. The expert knights movements and attacks quickly dispatching the cultists one after the other, with barely a scratch on her! Albeit due to their sheer number one of them managed to land a light blow on her!

Undeterred Lilian faced the cultists once again, rushing at closest one for a blow! Still she was still outnumbered... tho it was noth---

Just as Lilian thought that she'd suddenly see a black and white shadow, dash in near the cultist smirking lightly as she knew reinforcements had arrived!

Spoiler

Lillian Slashes at Cultist
Yuna Combination attacks the other one [Kick, Kick, Punch]
Zana heals Lillian with Renewal

 

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Status

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Zana: HP: 24 MP: 36/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Stunned
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

EC 2
Resolved min damage kills.
Lilian healed for 8
Ritual complete everyone takes 5 taint
Lilian is marked by the demoness Elinaela and gains fel armor.

In a flash it was over the already wounded cultist being little danger to the full party of heros. However as Zana magic knitted the minor wounds of Lillian a large eruption of dark magic washed over the trio. Wincing from the wave of magic all three saw the body of the girl rise up into the air with dark red and black magic swirling around her limp form. Before their eyes the woman's body began to absorb the swirling mass of fel energy. For what it was worth Zana tried to dispel the magic but it proved pointless her own magic just simply mixing with the swirling mass and adding to the energy filling the lifeless body. As the ritual continued the girls lifeless eyes opened before them full of red energy. Rotating on the fel currents the woman turned to face them her wound sealing as parts of her body changed shape becoming more womanly, her tattered slave cloths shifted as well becoming a black flowing gown with a generous slit up the leg and overly large cut out of the girls bust. Looking down at the gathered hero's the woman smiled her lips black. "Oh such a messy display hero's. Such wonderful art you've created to welcome me back to this realm. Truly inspiring not to mention you saved me some time by killing the cultist. Had they stayed alive I would be under their control. I must simply reward you for it. The woman's eyes narrowed sharply before blowing a kiss at Lillian. Watching the black energy speed at Lillian the knight brought her shield up to protect her only for it to pass threw and press against her lips.

The shock registered for only a moment before Lillian passed out her heavy armor making a heavy klang as she landed. Laughing the woman began to fly away. "Good luck hero's I plan on watching your very closely from here on in! Don't disappoint me!" Turning to their friend Zana and Yuna can only watch as her body convulses and her lips turn an Erie black. Sadly that wasn't all. As they watched the knights armor shifted and changed becoming a red steel with black highlights. Metal plates seemed to shift and change as they altered into what could only be called a pervert squire's dream. In the end Lillian's plate had become a far lewder set of armor than she had started out with. Plenty of exposed skin especially along the midriff and inner thigh. A moment later Lillian got to her feet holding her head slightly.

 

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"Made some friends?" Zana grinned like a cat as the Lilian sat up, though perhaps thankfully the knight didn't quite catch that... "What... just happened?" Yuna quickly rushed up to help her friend up, smiling kindly to her, before noting... the questionable effective armor! Even if Yunas own 'armor' was nothing more than a white shirt, leather skirt and heavy boots, gloves.

Lilian seemed too dazed to take a wild guess, spurring Yuna to turn to the groups 'expert' on such matters "Well it appears by accident, Lilian made a sort of alliance with a fel entity." she'd glance over the armor, smiling subtly in a mysterious fashion "Each contract or gift from the demons varies widely between one another. We'll just need to find out what changed later."

Lilian meanwhile shook off her headache and quickly noted her exposed skin "W-what the!" she'd quickly feel herself up "My armor!" Yuna being the closest quickly caught the knights attention and smiled innocently "Y-yeah... the demon seemed to make some adjustments."

"How am I to fight in... THIS!" Lilian quickly stood up and looked around, surprisingly even the girls face was adorned with a very subtle blush "I think it's an improvement." Zana commented-- "Not funny!" "Oh~ Don't worry. There may be less, but that looks like fel steel. It's far stronger than any steel you wore." the witches words seemed to relieve Lilian slight... but only slightly.

Lilian scoffed and crossed her hands, the subtle blush lingering "Hey~! Remember... graveyard, skeletons... demon tower?" Yuna quickly interrupted the argument bringing the groups attention back "Besides, we don't have a replacement. Better use that than nothing." the girl beamed Lilian a smile, spurring a look from the night... before she sighed "Y-yeah... you're right."

Meanwhile Zana seemed to look to Lilian with a suspiciously knowing smile "What?" Lilian quickly caught the look and raised an eyebrow "You're cuter than you let on." the witch winked slyly to her as she'd join Yuna in heading onwards "S-shut up!" Lilians blush ignited as she looked away... before picking up her blade and shield, giving the armor one more look over-- "Lilly~!" Yunas voice called out, spurring the knight to quickly join up once again!

They still needed that key...

[All group search

 

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OOC minor rule change after some feed back from Ubber. Searches will have a score they need to add up to find the item in question. EX: Search 20 the party rolls an explore roll of 6 and reduces the Search by that much. In this case it would lower Search to 14. This makes Search roles this 1-3 nothing 4 trap 5 monster 6 item

Status

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Zana: HP: 24 MP: 36/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Stunned
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

EC 2
Encounter roll 5 Ec is now 3
Search 1 nothing Search goal is now 19

Moving on from the temple Lillian did have to admit this new armor was far easier to move in. As the trio moved along they seemed to find nothing of note just more desolate graves and ruined tombs.

 

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"How big is this place! This place... this place..." Yuna growled out to the echo "Can't we just bust down that stupid lock?" she'd kick a nearby skull sending it flying or turning it into ash mid-air "Nuh-uh~" Zana answer with a smile, still relaxing on her staff as it glided her along in a comfortably sitting position.

Lilian however, the more she moved... the more this armor felt like second skin to her. Whatever the demon did to change it, certainly made it more maneuverable! So long as noone aimed for her exposed midriff or cleavage she'd be fine! The knight lightly blushed looking down-- "Lilian! Stop inspecting your boobs and help us search!" Yuna called out, much to an outraged and blushed expression from the knight, before the brawler giggled playfully clearly teasing. Those two were having an absolute blast at her expense!

If anything they needed the key to change the darn subject!

 

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Status

Spoiler

Zana: HP: 24 MP: 36/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Stunned
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

EC 3
Encounter 8 monster attack
Search 5 monster! Search now 14
Initive
Yuna
Spider 1-8
Lillian
Zana

Moving along still grumbling Yuna kicked yet another skull that seemed catch in mid air. Looking at it amazed she saw it tremble in the air till an eerie feeling went up her spine. From the nearby twisted trees eight spiders descended and hissed at the party!

 

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Spiders! Yuna quickly jumped back and joined her party as at least 8 of the damn creatures descended down! "Daw~ They're adorable..." Zana laughted as she landed, as Lilian looked to the hisses "Not very friendly tho..." Yuna however... "Aaah! Ew ew ew!" the hisses only spurring further panic as the girl quickly turned her fear into a force!

"Get away!" she'd swing down as her fist slammed into the shaky ground spurring cracks through, as the immense strength quickly made all the spiders lose their footing briefly!

"Zana! Fry them, I'll keep them occupied!" Lilian commented, combat once again restoring her presence fully as she'd rush forward slamming her sword against her shield "Over here you legged freaks come and get it!"

Zana hardly wasted time as flames began to dance around her, the flaming tongues swirling around the witch akin to an orb.

[spoiler
Yuna uses Earthshattering punch
Lilian uses provoke
Zana casts fireball on all the spiders!

 

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OOC: HACKS I TELL YOU HACKS

Status

Spoiler

Zana: HP: 24 MP: 30/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Stunned
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

Combat

Spoiler

Yuna uses Earth slam! interrupts all enemies
Spider 1-8 interrupted
Lilian uses provoke
Zana is casting fire ball! it will trigger next round

Jumping into action Yuna brought her immensely powerful chi blow to the earth sending the spiders skittering into each other. Taking the opportunity Lillian called out her challenge to the spiders, It could hardly be ignored. This was fine for Zana who knew where the attackers would like go to reach Lillian and set her focus on the point in question.

 

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Yuna sighed with relief as her initial shock had passed and noted a nearby spider hanging by its silk, twitching violently as the brawlers slam knocked it off it's spot--- "GET OFF!" the fiery fighter exploded in a punch sending the spider away exactly to the spot where the others were rushing towards...

"Zana..." the knight braced herself as at least 8 of the creepy crawlies scittered towards her! Though the witch could hardly rush her magic as the fiery trails seemed to slowly condense into a bright fiery orb... a relaxed smile crossing the witches face, as she look over it and then turned to the spiders.

[Actions
Yuna uses Dragon punch on #1
Lilian slashes at #2
Zana lets loose!

 

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Status

Spoiler

Zana: HP: 24 MP: 30/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 37/48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Stunned
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

Combat

Spoiler

Yuna uses dragon punch dealing 11 damage
Spider 1-8 uses sticky web on Lillian 6 parried two hit
sp1 no damage
sp2 4 damage
sp3 7 damage
sp4 no damage
sp5 no damage
sp6 no damage
sp7 no damage
sp8 no damage
Lilian basic attack sp2 for 3 damage
Zana casts fireball!dealing 15 damage to all

Punching one out of sheer fear Yuna sent it flying just in time to meet Zana's fire ball in mid air. The resounding explosion sent spider bits flying in all directions cover every single one of the girls in spider goo. Standing their in smoldering remains and spider ick the trio stood once more victorious.

 

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Lilian fought back each spider one at time, be it blocking their leaps and spits at her with her shield or with her longsword, before she caught view of Zanas magic! She'd hardly need to be told as the girl quickly blocked the final spider and rolled away only for the witches spell to fly right into the cluster of the creatures and incinerate them on the spot!!!

"Wahoo~~!" Yuna called out "That was awesome!" she'd grin widely pumping her fist, as Zana only giggled confidently and smiled to Lilian "Good job." Lilian meanwhile was still sitting on the ground catching her breath, before standing up with a smile "Well done everyone." much to the three joining up, their morale more than a little boosted from their success.

"Let's just leave this damn place already..." Lilian uttered, very subtly smiling... even if she hid that a few of the spiders managed to land a few blows onto her back "Aye~!" "Mhm~"

[Continue the search

 

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OOC Rule change: All players have a passive regen (when not in combat) for the HP MP and Will. Hp: is STR/2, MP is Int/2, Will is Wis/2. Taking a rest action will heal double the respective stats regen Strx2 and so on.
EC 0
Encounter roll 1 nothing EC +1
Search 1 search now 13

Status

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Zana: HP: 24 MP: 34/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 41/48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

Once more the silence of the graveyard permeated the group. As they walk about none of them seemed to find a clue as to what they needed next and the damn Graveyard seemed to stretch on for awhile. Of course it wasn't with out its sight such as a angel fountain nearly chocked out by over grown blackthorn. The vile plant seemed keen to choke the life out of the stone fountain only adding an even more erie sight to an already dreary place.

 

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"How do we know there's even a key?" Yuna asked as she'd continue walking through the dreary place "Well~ This IS a game to the demon. I doubt he'd want us stuck on the first stage of his elaborate maze." Zana answered casually floating on her staff nearby "No doubt the demon wants us to find something or someone very specific here, before we're allowed to progress." Lilian added her own view on the matter.

[Continue

 

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EC 1
Encounter roll 3 nothing EC +2
Search 2 search now 11

Status

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Zana: HP: 24 MP: 38/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Yuna: HP: 42/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 45/48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

Moving threw the graveyard the trio encountered more of nothing. Seemingly empty graveyard and endless tombstones stretched before them. Above them the heavens crackled with red lightling.

"BORING! Time to spice things up!"

Suddenly a bolt of red lighting hit the ground about 20 feet before them knocking all three to their butts. Even Zana's flying was disrupted casting her to the dirt. As the trio got back to their feet a female in harem gear sat at a small cloth covered table shuffling cards. She had tan skin and purple hair and her pointed ears had a series of golden studs linked to each other in chains. Every one knew exactly what creature this was. A dark elf one of the fallen. Looking at the trio she smiled her creme colored lips inviting the party closer and her purple eyes twinkling with mischief. As they drew closer they saw her hefty boosum was pierced and chained as well. As Zana drew closer however a distant memory of this elf passed her mind. This was the former high priestess of the elven settlement near her forest. In fact she was on of the people she had consulted with to find this place. Of course at the time she was still a pure elven maiden untouched by corruption. But now maybe it was an improvement.

As the trio drew close the woman spoke up. "My master has decided to spice the game up a little finding your endless walk threw the graveyard rather... boring. So simply all you have to do is draw a card. It could be good or it could be bad. Though.. I guess you could leave the cards alone but master might not like that." The woman grinned evilly at the thought as she shuffled her orate taro.

 

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"Long time no see Delilah." Zana spoke up with a smirk "I see you've found yourself a little job." the witch looked to the elf sharply, no wonder the female was a potent mystic... was her power from the demon or had she developed it before offering her services here.

Yuna suddenly interrupted seemingly outraged at something "Tell your 'master', that this maze is his own design! Next time leave the door unlocked!" she'd growl out at the female, who'd no doubt just remain casual about it all.

Lilian observed the offer, no doubt this was once again some sort of demonic trick... still she could handle. Mutely the female approached the table and was about to draw a card, before Zana smacked her hand aside and smiled slyly.

The Witch turned to her former acquaintance "Alright, let's play your masters former game." she'd quickly sharpen her eyes as she looked through each card, the girls much more serious gaze hidden beneath her wide-rimmed hat. Until finally she picked one that she deemed right.

 

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Status

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Zana: HP: 24 MP: 38/40 WP: 30 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 4

Yuna: HP: 37/42 MP: 15 WP: 16/16 Status: stunned!
Taint: 5 Corruption: 0

Lilian: HP: 45/48 MP: 15 WP: 20 Status: Fine
Taint: 5 Corruption: 1

Zana gains 4 corruption and has been transformed into a Dark elf. Zana also learns shadow magic.

As Yuna spoke out in anger a bolt of lighting stuck her stunning her a moment which caused the dark elf to laugh. "You shouldn't upset the master." Turning to the others she waited till Zana drew. touching the card she quickly flipped it to reveal a shadowy moon. Deliah clapped at the sight. "Oh the blessing of the dark goddess how lucky!" Zana felt a cold drop of sweat roll down her face. The Dark Goddess patron of fallen elves mistress of shadow magic. She is said to be the twin of the Goddess of the moon matron of the elves. Drawing her attention could be trouble some. Before Zana could say a word black bolts of lighting surged into her from the card. In her mind Zana felt the knowledge of shadow magic surge into her the magical caress causing sheer ecstasy as the witch creamed herself on the spot. Looking on Lillian stepped back shouting out ZANA! but was lost in the shuddering bliss. Unbeknownst to Zana her body began to change her ears elongated and her hair shifted color to white as her skin tanned and her face took on the appearance of an elf. When it was done Zana was dropped to her knees knowing shadow magic as well as the urge of new lusts flaring in her body. Deliah chuckled and spoke "Il' blessien has y' price seler'." or as Zana heard it. "Every blessing has a price sister." Looking to the others she smiled. "It will take time for her to sort out her new gifts. So who is next?"