Fire Emblem on the Forums: Sea of Crossroads [IC]

[Pyon Pyon Kyuu!~]

"Take care now, you don't want to put yourself in too much danger." Emilee advised as she approached Darius. Making her staff glow once more she healed the mage. "Goddess protect you. Both her and I are watching over you all so go and do your best." She smiled warmly after she was done.

Move to E8 and heal Darius

[rokubiraijuu]

"Ah?" Surprised by the tap on his shoulder, he glances over his shoulder at the young dancer, not having expected this turn of events. "Oh . . . thank you. But will you be okay?" His line of sight trails to the mercenary not some paces away, brandishing his blade, eyes scanning for the easiest target. If he leaves Chirya, she'll be within striking distance, and it goes against everything he has learned all his life to leave a woman in danger without offering assistance.

Alternatively, three of his allies have the injured archer mostly surrounded, and if he acts quickly to siphon off the bowman's last means of escape, he can trap him in and render him immobile, but that also means . . . putting himself within striking distance of three of the pirates himself with little means of defense besides his own evasive skill. But if the archer is permitted to go free, he may choose to shoot for their healer or Chirya regardless . . . decision made, he tightens the reins and spurs Kite into a renewed canter again.

"Be safe," he says to the girl, regret heavy in his chest as he moves into place, drawing up beside the daunted archer with tightened jaw and tense muscles, the mercenary and next pirate staring at him with greedy glee not mere feet before him.

Mother Earth, Father Sky, give me strength. He would need all his training to survive the barrage he knows is coming.

Move to I8 and hold.

Edited November 6, 2016 by rokubiraijuu

[Zetaark]

[Enemy Phase]

Archer 1 Attacks Cadence

(Archer 1 is inspired!)

(Archer 1 is targeting a weak point)

(Cadence is inspired!)

(Cadence has Ember Glint!)

Archer 1:

Attack: 8

Hit: 69%

Crit: 5%

Cadence:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Archer 1's Attack: 77, miss.

Boxed in and unable to move, the archer sees the fencer out of the corner of his eye and tries to take aim. Unfortunately, with all of the other people surrounding him, his aim was off and the arrow instead flew into the sea.

Mercenary 1 Moves to F10 and Attacks Chirya

Mercenary 1:

Attack: 8

Hit: 77%

Crit: 0%

Chirya:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Mercenary 1 Attacks: 21, hit!

Chirya takes 8 damage!

Seeing the dancer somewhat farther away, the mercenary goes after her. The unarmed dancer tries to dodge, but isn't able to avoid his blade.

Pirate 4 Attacks Idei

(Idei is inspired!)

Pirate 4:

Attack: 11

Hit: 53%

Crit: 0%

Idei:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Pirate 4 Attacks: 42, hit!

Idei takes 11 damage!

(Idei tries to counter: 48)

The pirate strikes out at the nomad who had just arrived in front of him. In one motion, the pirate managed to strike Idei on the side with his club.

Mercenary 2 Moves to J14

Mercenary 3 Moves to K15

Gonzap Holds

“Bahaha, these silly little travellers, thinkin’ they can stand up against the mighty Gonzap’s crew! They barely got a dozen troops to their crew!” Gonzap’s second-in-command, Wakin, looked to the child to his side, trying their best to walk off into the nearby stairs unnoticed. “Where do ya think yer goin’?” Wakin rushed straight towards the child, grabbing their arm and throwing them onto the floor. “Remember, kiddie, ye're goin' to fight fer us today.”

“Oh, blast it. Must Aye be required to fight these bothersome landlubbers?” The child’s formal accent was rather uncharacteristic of someone in their position. The recruit got back onto their feet, their large axe falling beside them. “Do ye really have need for me assistance in this ‘ere battle, filthy oafs?” The child was upset, not wanting to be forced to fight alongside the plunderers. They had an angry scowl on their face as they looked at the man who certainly looked tougher than most of the other Pirates around here.

“What are ye on about? Ye’ve been part of our group for so long now, and it’s about time ya see some action, matie.”

“You’ll find Aye’m not your ‘matie’, Aye’m simply a member of yer crew, because of a few wee circumstances that be out my control.” The child brushed their long hair away from their eyes, their headband failing to keep their hair clean.

“Look, kiddie.” The captain slammed his imposing club onto the ground, sending a chill down the recruit’s spine. “I don’t wanna hear any lip from ye, otherwise ye’ll be seein’ what I can do with this here club. Ye understand?”

The recruit looked at the club in the captain’s hand, remembering just how easily they could lose their life. “M- my humble apologies, sir.” The recruit picked up their rather heavy axe that seemed bigger than the one holding it.

“Now that’s what we like to ‘ear. Now get out there and start fighting. I got me eyes on ya.”

“Yes, sir.” The recruit dashed off towards the enemy, lugging their heavy axe behind them.

??? moves to L13

“Ey, Agrev!” The nearby Archer took notice of the second-in-command’s voice. “Watch over the rookie, will ye? Keep them in line.” The Archer silently nodded his head before falling back to watch over the child.

Archer 2 moves to L14

Wakin Holds

[Ally Phase]

"You all are a persistent lot I see. No matter, as a commander of the Royal Guard, I will not permit you to harm my men. Fall!" Madante yells, bringing his blade up to strike the archer.

Madante get's his weight on and Attacks Archer 1

(Madante is inspiring others!)

(Madante is getting his weight on!)

Madante:

Attack: 10

Hit: 94%

Crit: 9%

Archer 1:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Madante Attacks: 53, hit!

(Madante's sword glows: 71)

Madante defeats Archer 1 with 10 damage!

Madante, having stayed where he was, put the full force of his weapon in his strike. With nowhere to run, the archer was cut down.

Turn 3

Darius' Anthropomancy fades further.

Cheat Sheet

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon

Pirate 1: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (44/45)

Pirate 2: (0/22) (H7) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 3: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (43/45)

Pirate 4: (22/22) (J8) Iron Club (44/45)

Wakin: (24/24) (O14) Iron Club (45/45), Hatchet (35/35)

Pirate 7: (22/22) (I26) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 8: (22/22) (N25) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 9: (22/22) (L30) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 10: (22/22) (S21) Iron Club (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Pirate 11: (22/22)(U15) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Lance (Droppable)

Pirate 12: (22/22)(G20) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Knife (Droppable)

???: (22/22) (L13) Iron Axe (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 1: (21/21) (F10) Iron Sword (44/45)

Mercenary 2: (21/21) (J14) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 3: (21/21) (K15) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 4: (21/21) (T28) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 5: (21/21) (T23) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 6: (21/21) (U21) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Archer 1: (0/20) (H8) Iron Bow (42/45)

Archer 2: (20/20) (L14) Iron Bow (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Archer 3: (20/20) (M27) Iron Bow (45/45)

Archer 4: (20/20) (P27) Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Longbow (30/30)

Gonzap: (26/26) (U28) Airmd (30/30), Hatchet (35/35)

Enemy Stats

Pirate

Note: 2 speed

Wakin

Note: Wakin w/ Hatchet will have 12 Might and 94 Base Hit

2 speed

Gonzap

Note: Gonzap w/ Hatchet will have 13 Might and 92 Base Hit

5 speed

Mercenary

Note: 5 speed

Archer

Note: Archer 4 w/ Longbow may have 11 Might, 79 Base Hit, and 10 Evasion

5 speed

Players: Health, Location, Weapons

Rayne: (18/18) (H7) Iron Javelin (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Dismounted

Belros: (19/19) (H9) Iron Dagger (43/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Cadence: (20/20) (G9) Iron Rapier (34/40), Vulnerary (3/3)

Emilee: (16/16) (E8) Heal (29/30), Vulnerary (3/3)

Darius: (19/19) (F8) Flux (38/40), Vulnerary (3/3)

Idei: (7/18) (I8) Iron Bow (42/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Chirya: (11/19) (E10) Vulnerary (3/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapons

Madante: (21/21) (G8) Allegretto (-), Vulnerary (3/3)

Exp Tracker: 65/100

Edited November 6, 2016 by Zetaark

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

"Oh noes! Get away from her FIEEEND!!!" Rayne yelled upon seeing the Merc head directly for their dancer. It was a very dishonorable move to attack someone who was defenseless! She couldn't forgive him for that! Not that she should expect that from pirates and ne'erdowells regardless. But, she'd make him pay for it.

"Go, SOLO STINGER!!!" she said loosin' a Javelin towards the offender.

Move to H10, and give Merc 1, 1 order of spicy hot javelin to go.

[rokubiraijuu]

Having been distracted by the sight of the mercenary going after their dancer as he had known he would, he hadn't been balanced enough to avoid the club until he'd seen the glint of the iron catch the sunlight -- and by then, it was too late. The heavy blow connects with his side and he thinks he might hear a sharp crack somewhere in his torso as the strike drives the breath from his lungs, but he doesn't give himself much time to think about it, instinctively tightening his legs as Kite rears with a shrill whinny to keep himself from sliding off and putting himself in an even more dangerous position.

But seeing their commander cut the archer down in one blow steels him a little, and he grits his teeth, pulling the reins to veer his mount sharply to the side. If everyone else is fighting hard, he has no excuse to be worrying about his own injuries.

Adrenaline helps to clamp down on the shooting pain as he notches the next arrow, arms trembling slightly, sweat beading on his brow. He wouldn't let this pirate's challenge go unanswered.

Move to I7 and attack Pirate 4.

[Aurorix]

"Alright, we're gaining some ground! Now to keep pushing!" He was doubting this group at first, but now it seems they all have some synergy together. Maybe they can help him after all. But lets not get ahead of ourselves just yet, there are still Pirates to be silenced. Plus pirates are basically just barbaric thieves with no tact or honor. Well, as much honor you can get with thievery. Nonetheless, time to show these wannabe thieves how it's really done!

Belros charges towards the nearest Pirate and aims to give him a good shank in the chest!

Move to K8 and Stab Pirate 4

[Zetaark]

(Rayne has the advantage)

(Rayne is inspired!)

(Rayne is air-headed)

Rayne:

Attack: 11

Hit: 100%

Crit: 0%

Mercenary 1:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Rayne Attacks: 47, hit!

(Rayne's eyes glimmer: 34)

Mercenary 1 takes 11 damage!

Rayne runs and decides to deliver her spear to the enemy, throwing it directly into his leg.

(Idei will attack twice)

(Idei is inspired!)

Idei:

Attack: 8

Hit: 100%

Crit: 2%

Pirate 4:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Idei's Attack 1: 77, hit!

Pirate 4 takes 8 damage!

Idei's Attack 2: 11, hit!

Pirate 4 takes 8 damage!

Idei, despite being injured, still is able to fire his shots well, with one hitting the pirate's thigh and the other hitting his shoulder.

(Belros has the advantage)

(Belros will attack twice)

(Pirate 4 is ready to deflect!)

Belros:

Attack: 7

Hit: 100%

Crit: 3%

Pirate 4:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Belros Attacks: 67, hit!

Belros defeats Pirate 4 with 7 damage!

Belros runs in to finish the pirate off. Though the pirate tries to deflect the blow, his previous injuries were too severe, so the knife found its mark in the target, dropping the pirate to the ground.

Cheat Sheet

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon

Pirate 1: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (44/45)

Pirate 2: (0/22) (H7) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 3: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (43/45)

Pirate 4: (0/22) (J8) Iron Club (44/45)

Wakin: (24/24) (O14) Iron Club (45/45), Hatchet (35/35)

Pirate 7: (22/22) (I26) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 8: (22/22) (N25) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 9: (22/22) (L30) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 10: (22/22) (S21) Iron Club (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Pirate 11: (22/22)(U15) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Lance (Droppable)

Pirate 12: (22/22)(G20) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Knife (Droppable)

???: (22/22) (L13) Iron Axe (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 1: (10/21) (F10) Iron Sword (44/45)

Mercenary 2: (21/21) (J14) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 3: (21/21) (K15) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 4: (21/21) (T28) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 5: (21/21) (T23) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 6: (21/21) (U21) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Archer 1: (0/20) (H8) Iron Bow (42/45)

Archer 2: (20/20) (L14) Iron Bow (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Archer 3: (20/20) (M27) Iron Bow (45/45)

Archer 4: (20/20) (P27) Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Longbow (30/30)

Gonzap: (26/26) (U28) Airmd (30/30), Hatchet (35/35)

Enemy Stats

Pirate

Note: 2 speed

Wakin

Note: Wakin w/ Hatchet will have 12 Might and 94 Base Hit

2 speed

Gonzap

Note: Gonzap w/ Hatchet will have 13 Might and 92 Base Hit

5 speed

Mercenary

Note: 5 speed

Archer

Note: Archer 4 w/ Longbow may have 11 Might, 79 Base Hit, and 10 Evasion

5 speed

Players: Health, Location, Weapons

Rayne: (18/18) (H10) Iron Javelin (44/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Dismounted (H7), Took a turn

Belros: (19/19) (K8) Iron Dagger (42/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Took a turn

Cadence: (20/20) (G9) Iron Rapier (34/40), Vulnerary (3/3)

Emilee: (16/16) (E8) Heal (29/30), Vulnerary (3/3)

Darius: (19/19) (F8) Flux (38/40), Vulnerary (3/3)

Idei: (7/18) (I7) Iron Bow (40/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Took a turn

Chirya: (11/19) (E10) Vulnerary (3/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapons

Madante: (21/21) (G8) Allegretto (-), Vulnerary (3/3)

Exp Tracker: 73/100

Edited November 7, 2016 by Zetaark

[Sutoratosu]

"...." Their gaze narrowed as they paced back and forth around the Mercenary, arms folded behind their back with bloody rapier in hand. The man cast a yellow toothed scowl at them as he tried to nurse his spear injury. Their eyes immediately went to the sword at his side... the arm wasn't limp, but nor did have the ready alertness of top form. Their eyes drifted back to meet his as they finally stopped, tapping the thin blade against their heels...

"So... I see you like going after weak people. Defenceless, frail...? ...I get it, I do... you have a sword, they've got nothing, you gotta ask yourself...what could they do you?" A flashing glint, the blade was peircing through the air with an audible whistle as they lunged in an attempt to destroy the fucker's sword arm, eyes hardened into naught more than ruby marbles.

"But what if it flips? what if I become the one with the sword, and you the one with nothing? What could you do to me then, Wandrought?"

Stop pacing at F11, End Merc1's Career

[Zetaark]

(Cadence has Ember Glint)

Cadence:

Attack: 7

Hit: 83%

Crit: 1%

Mercenary:

Attack: 8

Hit: 68%

Crit: 0%

Cadence Attacks: 25, hit!

Mercenary 1 takes 7 damage!

Mercenary 1 Attacks: 37, hit!

Cadence takes 8 damage!

Cadence's Phantasmal Aegis activates!

After their remark, Cadence went in and struck the mercenary right on his sword arm, nearly causing him to drop his sword entirely. Even as injured as he was however, the mercenary managed to score a blow onto the fencer.

Cheat Sheet

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon

Pirate 1: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (44/45)

Pirate 2: (0/22) (H7) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 3: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (43/45)

Pirate 4: (0/22) (J8) Iron Club (44/45)

Wakin: (24/24) (O14) Iron Club (45/45), Hatchet (35/35)

Pirate 7: (22/22) (I26) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 8: (22/22) (N25) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 9: (22/22) (L30) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 10: (22/22) (S21) Iron Club (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Pirate 11: (22/22)(U15) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Lance (Droppable)

Pirate 12: (22/22)(G20) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Knife (Droppable)

???: (22/22) (L13) Iron Axe (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 1: (3/21) (F10) Iron Sword (43/45)

Mercenary 2: (21/21) (J14) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 3: (21/21) (K15) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 4: (21/21) (T28) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 5: (21/21) (T23) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 6: (21/21) (U21) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Archer 1: (0/20) (H8) Iron Bow (42/45)

Archer 2: (20/20) (L14) Iron Bow (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Archer 3: (20/20) (M27) Iron Bow (45/45)

Archer 4: (20/20) (P27) Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Longbow (30/30)

Gonzap: (26/26) (U28) Airmd (30/30), Hatchet (35/35)

Enemy Stats

Pirate

Note: 2 speed

Wakin

Note: Wakin w/ Hatchet will have 12 Might and 94 Base Hit

2 speed

Gonzap

Note: Gonzap w/ Hatchet will have 13 Might and 92 Base Hit

5 speed

Mercenary

Note: 5 speed

Archer

Note: Archer 4 w/ Longbow may have 11 Might, 79 Base Hit, and 10 Evasion

5 speed

Players: Health, Location, Weapons

Rayne: (18/18) (H10) Iron Javelin (44/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Dismounted (H7), Took a turn

Belros: (19/19) (K8) Iron Dagger (42/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Took a turn

Cadence: (12/20) (F11) Iron Rapier (33/40), Vulnerary (3/3) Took a turn

Emilee: (16/16) (E8) Heal (29/30), Vulnerary (3/3)

Darius: (19/19) (F8) Flux (38/40), Vulnerary (3/3)

Idei: (7/18) (I7) Iron Bow (40/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Took a turn

Chirya: (11/19) (E10) Vulnerary (3/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapons

Madante: (21/21) (G8) Allegretto (-), Vulnerary (3/3)

Exp Tracker: 76/100

Edited November 7, 2016 by Zetaark

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

"I had this villain handled Lady! Though I have misplaced my Javelin so thank you for the assistance! But, I totally had this covered. Most likely... Probably! Still thaaaaanks!" Rayne shouted at the woman swordfighter while she was waving her arm furiously. Her state of dress was pretty awful lookin' at it. Like she was trying to hide she was a girl or something. Like, that couldn't be the case could it? Naaaaaa, she was too cute for that, It'd NEVER work. That jacket was hideous though. Very hideous. Looked like she stole it from some homeless guy. The shoulders were definitely muuuuch to broad for her.

"Oooooh... now where did I put that thing? Has to be around here somewhere. Can't be the one in his leg... I threw that one already. What did I do with my spare...?" Rayne mumbled to herself, not realizing it was already in her hand.

[Sutoratosu]

"...Touche" A few spots of wet heat once more blossomed beneath the bandages... but they'd felt their own blade carve through muscle, hit the bone. Even if the bastard had gotten a bit lucky, they'd still come away with the true victory. Fool would have to use his other damn arm if he wanted to keep fighting in what were his last few miserable moments of life. "But.. this doesn't defeat my point. I'm bleeding yeah, but you're dying. Go ahead and make your peace if ya want... as if that will help your case later."

The man simply kept scowling at them, albeit this time far more pathetic in his appearance. Cade's attention was more drawn by the random shouting behind them though-

"I had this villain handled Lady! Though I have misplaced my Javelin so thank you for the assistance! But, I totally had this covered. Most likely... Probably! Still thaaaaanks!"

"No you didn't... If he had been handled, there would've been a corpse at me feet instead of this grovelling little..." they gave the woman a moment's glance and said nothing though, turning back to wipe their rapier on the Merc's shirt... not like he was in any condition to stop the disrespect, now was he? Yes... good that it had been flipped.

"Oooooh... now where did I put that thing? Has to be around here somewhere. Cant' be the one in his leg... I threw that one already. What did I do with my spare...?"

"You're... joking, right? Check your hand..."

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

"Oh! I still have it. Thanks again friend! You're a lifesaver and a very nice girl!" Rayne shifted the Javelin in her hand and looked at it a bit. It was in pretty decent shape. It would work just fine as the tool of a Pegasus Knight! She must've instinctively grabbed it after throwing her other one but she didn't really remember doing so. Mostly, something else was bothering her more at the moment.

"Hey, why do you wear that... uuuuh...thing? It doesn't flatter your figure at aaaaall. It's... like wearing a burlap sack. Nothing wrong with being beautiful while you fight! Look at me! I'm pretty good at it and very cute at the same time~ It's eaaaasy."

[Sutoratosu]

"I'm sorry what?" they had to do a double take away from the merc's suffering. "And just... how are you so sure whether or not I'm female? What, do I truly look that feminine to you? Do you see many women with shoulder's this broad, chests this flat, or voices this even? And regardless what I am, just why should I put fashion above my life on the battlefield?"

Blood dripped down their arm all the while and onto the deck... the bandages felt heavy, damp, far from comfortable... but Cade ignored it as they took another look at the rider. There was no way she had just seen through it like it was nothing... after all the hours of altering the garb, after all the countless people who had been left so utterly bested by the mystery of what they were, when they should've been more concerned with who they were...nay, it could not be so easy for a single fool like this to see past anything at a mere glance...because if it was... it definitely brought into serious question the intellect of many a respected official, both within the church and without...

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

"Pssssssssh, don't be silly. Anyone could tell that coat doesn't fit you at all despite having it tailored." Shoddily I might add if I had the nerve. LIKE EEEEEEW!!! THAT STITCH WORK IS SO BAD IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!

Rayne put her index finger up to her mouth while staring at the swordswoman and squinting. She was thinking... but no one else would probably know that and be mystified at what she was actually doing. Suddenly she shot up and starting talking again. "Just look at the space between where the garment lies and your actual shoulder. I could probably fit my hand in there with all that extra space judgin' from this distance. Even with the original shape altered, there's still a lot of wiggle room in there." She said tiltin' her head to the side to get a better look at the garment. She was definitely correct. It's shape was bloody abysmal and the stitch work was horribly botched, to an untrained eye... it'd could possibly obscure something but... like it wasn't doing a good job of it even then.

"That coat can't be comfortable as a result so I have no idea why you're wearing it. OOOOOOOOOOH, UNLESS YOU ARE TRYING TO PRETEND TO NOT BE A GIRL!!! I probably shouldn't have yelled that out loud... eh, but that can't be the reason that's absurd. Who'd do that? Like... sounds like a terrible cliche in an equally if not worse novel."

"Oh and as for your questions, one yes, but yours aren't that broad as proven by my eyes and your shitty tailor who can't stitch to save their life. Secondly yes!" she said looking down at her own chest... since ye... it was covered in armour but that should've made it all the more obvious. "and thirdly yes! Your voice sounds a lot like my aunt's actually, though she was a bit of a smoker, maybe it's not accurate."

[Sutoratosu]

".........." they simply stared... so too did the Mercenary... before he made to reach for his sword with his good hand, hoping to seize the opportunity. An outstretched length of iron leaking a single bead of blood from his throat was more than deterrent enough though. Cade didn't even look at him... again, he had nothing.

"I...." she was at a loss for words, honestly (but the timbre had been cast aside for an obviously female pitch). Even with both the coat and bandages restricting her bust and all the shit that had perplexed everyone for years... and this airhead somehow sees that the coat is simply an old garb taken from her father and hemmed by old Smitty... granted, she knew the old man was senile, only kept around and given room and board and a few insignificant duties because of the life debt owed to him, but... hey, at least he tried... and most of the chaos was on the interior anyway. Actually hell, she took far more issue with the shit she said about him than the other stuff...

"...shut your airheaded mouth about the stitching, would you? The old man did his best, all things considered... and at least he got it right where it actually counts; it's only because of his hard work that this thing has kept me alive... so don't bash him, else you bash me too." She took the rapier away from it's place at the man's throat and slammed the basket of the hilt against her chest... hard. To hell with the screaming fire of her injuries of the discomfort of her breasts from being compacted so long, the resounding ring of the countless small iron plates sewn into the thing's internal lining was what she cared about. Smitty may have been shit at sewing, but he'd far from lost his touch with metal...

"And no... it's not comfortable. But I never wore it for comfort...I did it so idiots like this one-" She flicked the weapon back to the man's neck, just as he was again reaching for the blade... still not bothering to look at him. "would stop getting so hung on what I am and start paying more attention to who I am... you!" finally she looked at him "Does it matter to you that I'm a woman?"

A shake of the head... slow to keep from cutting his throat.

"Good... "

She took the rapier away and turned back to Rayne.

"You have any idea how annoying it gets, a child growing up constantly being asked what gender they were? Seeing so many goddess damned officials who were supposed to be competent and responsible for so many crucial things, make themselves look like complete idiots by having to ask whether a child in a dress was a boy or a girl? It's certainly... image shattering, I'll say that... and once I realized how stupid they actually were under all the big talk, I had to have some fun with it, milk for it all it was worth, watch them fumble over such a simple thing... It's just too bad that by the time I saw the real opportunity, I was already starting to grow up a bit..."

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

"Hmm... practicality. Not something I considered in such a garment, coats like that are usually for nobility or those that want a rugged flair while still looking fashionable. For flair when fighting rather true protection. I didn't see the signs earlier, but I'm imagining on the inside a certain technique was used. At least one similar to a jack of plate." the outer layer of bubblyness disappeared for awhile as the girl started externalizing more and more of her thoughts. It sounded more like she was conversing with herself for awhile. It was a bit drastic a change from before while she was talking through her thought process.

"I know the handiwork from when my mother worked on pieces of jack from time to time, I can tell your friend is a master of the technique if he hid it in that kind of a duster. I focused on the easy thing to see, and not the beauty underneath. I apologize. However, if this friend of yours is important to you allow me to atone for this transgression. His handiwork deserves that of kings to compliment it's masterwork status. I still know how to sow, my mother taught me very well seeing as I was once to take over her business. Please allow me to highlight his fine work and make it stand out more beautiful than ever before." Rayne closed her eyes and covered her heart with her hand as she bowed. It was something that was well known in the world to that of tailors. A sign that they'd do the work entirely for free. An open and heart filled gesture that was only reserved for very very special occasions.

"If lookin' the part of a man is so important to you, I can make it so, though it'd be an insult to your body's form. I can tell you are beautiful just looking at you and the way you carry yourself. The oversight and terribleness of others shouldn't force you to hide your true self. That's just to sad for me to bear the thought of. But, at least allow me to atone for the insult. It was rude of me, and despite not knowing I should've known better than to insult the surface work without lookin' further than the surface itself." Rayne said this all while still holding the pose. It was customary that the gesture if to be accepted that the one receiving remove Rayne's hand from her heart, then she may stand once more. Her mother's guild might not have been the biggest guild, but people traveled from all over the world to have her or her guild members create garments. Their work was highly regarded as some of the best in the world. So, their gesture was known even outside of her home island.

[Sutoratosu]

"I....I don't know what to say...thank you. It's... not that looking like a man is important though....I just... I don't know. I just wanted for no one to be able to tell one way or another, make it so pointless and difficult that they just stop trying..." At this point, she stowed her rapier back through her belt. She doubted man would be brave enough to try anything at this point. There were still enemies about, sure, but... they were a distance away. And like the damn weapon or not, after so many years she could easily both draw and strike in a mere flash.

"If you can really do the one thing for this coat he couldn't though... then I don't see a reason to hold those comments earlier against you. ummm..." She didn't really know what do about the whole bow and gesture. seldom had things such as the Clothiers or other such contractors held her interests or attention; only magic was ever able to do that... and even that had been restricted after a point... though wait... hadn't her grandfather once...? this seemed familiar, yes...indeed, the man was quite fond of that cloak after all, even now...

"Please... rise, I'll accept your offer..." the memory was faded and rough, she was probably barely more than a tike when she saw him do it... and surprised herself she even recalled what needed to be said, clumsy as her attempt to copy his motions from so many years ago was... but they managed to get the point across well enough... hopefully.

[Raindrop Valkyrie]

Rayne held entirely firm until she felt her hand move from her chest, as it no longer was held over her heart. If she was honest, it was one of few times she's was genuinely scared. She worried about if her offer was refused, how could she repay her transgressions if the one she had stepped on would not allow it? The "what if..." took on a life all it's own in her head. A twisting path by a gnarled tree.

But, she felt her hand lift away. As if the woman had reached into her heart and plucked the despair from it's weary branches. Rayne instantly felt the despair, the fear replaced with joy. It happened so quickly she nearly forgot to complete the gesture to make it contract. "And it is sealed, with the wax of the soul and the word of a Marigold."

Sacred words, not meant for any occasion. The creed of the Marigold guild. The very guild her mother ran... as one of the actual Marigolds, Rayne didn't say this lightly. Her family and the extended family of her guild... their honor was on the line now. So, she could not fail. Her needle, all would rest on it. The Marigold's reputation. They weren't the biggest guild. Their reputation was literally everything. Rayne wondered if this woman even knew just how insanely important what she was doing. It was fun thinking that for once... maybe someone else was the "clueless" one. After all, she didn't seem to know the gesture, despite how well known it was. Maybe, it wasn't as widespread outside of her home as she thought. Or maybe she was a bit too young to care so much about her manner of dress. Whatever it was, it was amusing in it's own way.

"I'm yours until you are satisfied. Do with me what you will.~ On my word, I will not rest until you are satisfied with my work. But, please. If you don't wish to look a man, grant me one selfish wish then. Let me make you beautiful~ Let me show the world... you! That would make me ever so happy!" and it was quite easy to see. She bounced up and down and barely could contain herself. Just pure giddiness bubbling under the surface.

"D'oooooh, I'm so happy and excited thinking about it! I swear these butterflies are so giddy I can see them! Hey! Look! There's one over there! Oh shoot, it disappeared. You probably couldn't have seen it anyway but... no harm in trying!" suddenly she bonked herself on the hand with her free hand.

"Silly me, I forgot, I haven't told you my name yet! I'm Rayne! Rayne Marigold. A pleasure to meet you lady who's name I do not certainly know and will now ask in due time cause referring to you like this every time I talk to you would be insanely ridiculous and frankly the fact I'm still going is a bit bananas but what can I say... I'm devoted, driven, and very excitable! So... what's your name?"

Somehwere in the distance the sound of a very angry Pegasus could be heard snorting loudly as if to say "Girlie! YER IN THE MIDDLE OF A DAMNED BATTLEFIELD!!! THIS IS NARY A TIME TO BE MAKING FRIENDS!!! I CANNAE BELIEVE THIS!! Well... at least she'll have friends I suppose... I'm 'appy for 'er."

[Sutoratosu]

She hesitated, for just a moment... but honestly there was no point delaying the inevitable... she'd have found out somehow eventually.

"Cadence..." She began, "Cadence Medea Albus..." She'd no idea if the rider had ever set foot on luceria, but even if she hadn't, someone would've had to either lived under a rock or be an absolutely godless heathen to have not heard of the house, and even in the case of the latter, chances were they'd be hearing it soon enough once they ran afoul of the church enough. Known just as for their prowess as their grace and beauty, -even for the men of their line- they produced Defenders, Enforcers, Clergy and Regulators; no matter the individual role, Albus served the faith with the full strength of each and every generation it produced, elite units one and all, sworn holy fealty and bound by the mark of their holy sigil, that old fiery lamb. Hell's, her own grandfather had practically made himself a legend in his younger decades: Regis The Ruby Sun, The Ember Glint, The Dawn Flash... regardless which of the three titles used, it mattered not, only the countless transgressors and literal devil's advocates who died by his hand. And by the goddess, somehow even in old age, the geezer had barely lost any of his touch with combat; he was still faster than her, regardless of if she were burdened by the coat or not...and he could disarm her in a mere flick of the wrist before she even knew what was happening...

And that gesture... she only recalled because of him... her people or their guild had been in contact with the house at some point, surely even as airheaded as she seemed, she'd heard of them at one time or another. Though honestly Cadence hoped she'd be proven wrong on that and the rider would be oblivious, just as she had been with her own javelin in her hand; why, even the mere thought of having to explain her presence here made the burning sting her wounds pulsate all the worse, just as fresh and ugly as the memory of how she got them...and who gave them.

[Anstane]

Darius was so engrossed by all the fighting, by the screams of agony, the moans of those in pain that he failed to hear Cadence's and Rayne's conversation, or even notice the nearly dead swordsman next to the Fencer. Almost entranced by it all, he simply shuffled forward, not really paying heed to his surroundings.

Move to I9.

[grasssnake485]

Chirya saw the mercenary coming, but couldn't dodge in time as the mercenary scored himself a gash in her arm. She hissed in pain, but, blood. Blood was welling up in the cut - shallow, but long. Her head pounded and spun as she frantically tried to stop the bleeding, tying her sash tightly around the wound. She tried to slap herself out of her dizziness. *Gods, don't pass out now! Or else I'll be seen as a squeamish little weakling and kicked from the guard and nobody's gonna have my help when they need it!* She kicked herself mentally, trying to clear her head.

The pegasus-less pegasus rider and fencer rushed in to stab the mercenary that had attacked her. She turned away from the fight, knowing it would make her head worse if she saw it. As soon as Chirya was sure she could walk and talk without tripping, she retreated behind the two. They were engaged in conversation, and Chirya didn't want to be rude and interrupt them, so she stood around more or less awkwardly for a few minutes.

"Glad to know I'm not the only one who tends to dress of the opposite gender," she nodded towards the fencer. "This outfit is rather girly, but I guess it comes with the profession. Soon as I'm in town though, I'd rather have my cowl, pants, and binding back. Not to elaborate on myself, but it's just that a lady on her own in a tavern full of men.." she growled. "Anyway, thanks. My name's Chirya by the way." She stuck out her uninjured hand to shake the pegasus rider's and fencer's. "I believe I owe you guys a dance, don't I?"

Chirya flipped back and landed on her uninjured arm, trying not to focus on why she was lacking a sash, but how she would change her performance to compensate. Instead of finishing with a penche, she kicked back, shifted to forward with a fouette, and finished with a short pirouette.

Retreat to F13, and dance to Cadence and throw up overboard

Edited November 8, 2016 by grasssnake485

[Sutoratosu]

"Well... that's a bit..." she shook her head as the dancer promptly emptied her guts into the sea after revitalizing her, "nevermind, thanks... now, about him..." She had to admit... it was a bit sad, seeing anyone get sea sick... the entire country was nothing but islands after all... had she never travelled before, even once?

Regardless though, it was the opportunity to distract from any question Rayne might raise about her household, and she was intent on taking it. Her eyes fell on the man once more. Her blade again gleamed at her side under the light of the high sun, her hand intentionally angled to shine it into the poor oaf's face. She stalked forward once again, pointing at his throat for a final time... drawing her arm and stance back in obvious preparation...

But the final attack didn't come...

"Do you see what I meant now? Do you enjoy this feeling? Being helpless to the mercy of another, sad and pathetic?" She allowed the blade to fall back to her side and her body relax the spring-like tension of it's muscles... "I told you... I'm the one with the sword now, you have nothing... but unlike what you intended to do to our little dancer over there, I'm not going to take your life. You've lost your arm, your pride, and probably some of your piss judging from that puddle, but your arm can be fixed, your pants changed and your honor restored... but the only way I'm going to let you get back what I took today is if you..." The rapier again flew to his throat, stopping just a few centimeters away from peircing skin

"Surrender immediately, and vow that you'll never use a sword against an innocent person again... Use the damn thing to protect those who need it, instead of for murder and profit... or don't, and see if you still have enough blood in you to counter what's coming. I honestly don't care, I had your life in my hands, but now I'm giving it back. Whether you keep it from here is entirely up to you, Merc boy..."

((so low key... for this part zet just told me to assume he accepts and finish my move so...))

"Anythin' Anythin, yes, I'll never do it again, ma four swords will only defend the weak, I swear it! Just please lassy, stop this madness, I can'not take anymore, I'm begging ya! Let this old dog change his ways, let 'im bark another day!"

"..."

"good. We have an understanding then..." regardless of his sincerity, she surged forward, rapier in hand, smiling like a devil...

"AIEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!"

A solid thunk of impact. The man was on the ground. Cadence towered over top of him... her Rapier embedded deep into the flesh...

of the wooden floorboards. The Merc turned his head in surprise as she retrieved the thing and sheathed it again, walking away from him. From her sleeve she produced a small vial and unstoppered it.

"Good choice, merc boy. I've taken one life and given you a new one now... the man you once were... he died the moment my Rapier met the deck. Make sure he stays that way, or you'll join him as sure as the sun doth rises; If I ever see your sorry skin again, you better be fighting the good fight."

"By the goddess..." He didn't try to get up, or answer, just curled up, like a child in the womb, whimpering... "this lass is a demon... face of an angel, mind of the most spiteful devil..."

Leave Merc1 to rethink his life, move to G13, and Use Vulernary

[Pyon Pyon Kyuu!~]

Emilee sighed; there was no end to injuries on the battlefield. She gripped her staff tightly as she ran towards her next patient. "Great job out there, please keep it up" The warm light of her staff shone on to Idei. When she was done she nodded. "Make sure to take care of your partner too. Horses are a lot like people, they are sensitive. What's their name?"

Move to H7 and heal Idei

[rokubiraijuu]

Though he refuses to let injuries hamper his performance on the battlefield, the arrival of the young healer is more than welcome. Bathing him in a pale, seraphic glow, the magic of the heal stave winds its way beneath the skin, a not-entirely-pleasant sensation like that of a subterranean, unreachable itch. Magic like this is still somewhat novel to him -- not in theory, of course, but in physical practice; the healing arts of his tribe still rely mostly on herbal remedies which, while effective, don't work so immediately. In the middle of a skirmish, this certainly has its benefits.

" . . . Thank you," he replies, tone subdued but soft, more a product of his natural cadence of speech than any desire to remain aloof. As if in proof, the corners of his mouth twitch up faintly in a half smile, heart encouraged by her support. It's admirable of her, he thinks, to continue providing morale to those fighting even when she cannot. Experience reminds him that this, perhaps even more than bows and steel, can be what wins battles. At least, that's what his father had often cautioned him -- and out here, in foreign land without a glimpse of the comforting, open steppe he is used to, he is coming to realize its significance all the more.

A gloved hand slides forward to card fingers through the dark, proudly thick mane of his steed; the gray roan stallion's own breath comes in thick pants from his nostrils, betraying his weariness as he gives his head a toss against the reins. He has not relaxed since Idei all but dragged him onto the boat; he doesn't blame him -- the lack of solid ground makes him just as uneasy. "His name is Shadow of Black Kite," he replies, looking down again at the girl. He's pleasantly surprised to find a woman outside of the Arcadian tribes who has some knowledge about horses. "But . . . I just call him Kite, to make it easier. You're right, he is . . . sensitive. But strong, too, and no stranger to battle."

[Zetaark]

[Enemy Phase]

“Ey, rookie.” The child turned his head towards the capped man with a bow beside him. “I’m keeping watch over ye, so you gotta do what I say.”

“Why, that sounds delightful.” The child’s voice was full of sarcasm. “Tell me, what does such a smart lad like ye want me to do?”

“Wouldya shut up with that prissy accent?” Agrev grabbed the child by the arm, pushing them down to the floor. “Here, just follow me lead. We’ll take down this dastard.”

Archer 2 (Agrev) moves to K10 and attacks Belros

(Archer 2 is targeting a weak point!)

Archer 2:

Attack: 8

Hit: 80%

Crit: 5%

Belros:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

Archer 2's Attack: 94, miss.

While Agrev tried to aim his shot just right, the rocking of the boat threw his aim off just a bit, causing the arrow to hit the decks instead of the spy he was targeting.

“Aw, damn it!” Agrev stomped his foot into the ground as he missed his target. “C’mon, rookie. Help me out!”

The child watched and chuckled a bit at seeing Agrev miss his shot. “Why do I have to help you? Clearly it looks like you got things covered,” the child joked.

“What was that boy? You want me to try aiming at you next?.” Agrev yelled, clearly not amused by the child's jab. "If you don't, then come on and clobber 'im for me," Agrev motioned his arm to hurry the child along. “C’mon, I bet that axe of yers can finish ‘im off. Or are those noodle arms not enough to lift the thing past yer hip?”

The child’s legs refused to carry them towards the spy. They felt stiff as stone as they tried to take themself to the enemy. They didn’t even feel like an enemy to the recruit. They were just random people for the pirates to plunder.

“What’s up with ya, rookie?” The child was brought out of their reveries. “C’mon, once you get a taste for blood, you’ll stop being dead weight. Now get to it!” he yells, obviously annoyed at the child’s inability to act.

“A taste for blood...” There’d be no going back. All they had to do was pick up there axe and strike their mark. Maybe then they’d get over this anxiety inside them. But the recruit knew that they wouldn’t want that confidence going to the Pirate’s side. It’s been much too long. It’s about time this happens.

“Understood, Agrev.” The child raised up their axe over their shoulder, the weapon feeling lighter in their hand. “Aye’ll have my first taste of blood from you, then!” The recruit dashed around Agrev, approaching him from the north side. With a kick, the child knocked the enemy to the ground, putting all their strength into their axe as they attacked the Archer.

??? defects to the Neutral Party

??? moves to J10 and attacks Archer 2 (Agrev)

???:

Attack: 11

Hit: 86%

Crit: 0%

Archer 2:

Attack: -

Hit: -

Crit: -

??? Attacks: 86, hit!

Archer 2 takes 11 damage!

The recruit’s attack was a near miss, their inexperience visible for people to see. Still, their attack hit its mark, the Archer’s chest. While not enough to kill them, it might as well have been just as dire. “It’s been too long for all this, dang it!”

“We shoulda killed you months ago, kiddie,” Agrev growled as he got back to his feet, picking his bow back up from the ground. “Guess now’s as good a time as any,” Agrev said as he began preparing his bow and signaling the nearby men to prepare themselves.

The recruit looked out to the soldiers around them. Eight trained fighters against a child that just struck a human for the first time in their life. To the other side, pirates that they had just cut ties with, forcing them on their own. The pirates wouldn’t take them back. What about the soldiers, though? Would they take them? "Well, this be a fine set of circumstances.”

Mercenary 1 Moves to J11

Regardless of the consequences he might face from the boss, the mercenary figured anything was better than what he was being subjected to by that fencer. As such, he attempted to run back to the ship and hopefully forget this entire incident

Mercenary 2 Moves to H13 and attacks Cadence

(Cadence has Ember Glint!)

(Cadence's Phantasmal Aegis is active!)

Mercenary 2:

Attack: 6

Hit: 68%

Crit: 0%

Cadence:

Attack: 7

Hit: 83%

Crit: 1%

Mercenary 2's Attack: 54, hit!

Cadence takes 6 damage!

Cadence's Attack: 70, hit!

Mercenary 2 takes 7 damage!

The other nearby mercenary scoffed seeing one of his men run away like a coward. As such, he went over to deal with the fencer in question. While he managed to strike them, the fencer responded in kind, landing a blow on him as well.

Wakin Holds

Gonzap Holds

[Ally Phase]

"Well that was quite the development," Madante remarked, rather surprised to see one of the enemies rebel. Regardless, he had more pressing matters to deal with, most notably a mercenary who had begun to strike at his squad. "You there! If you're going to strike my crew, you'll have to deal with ME!"

Madante Moves to H12 and attacks Mercenary 2

(Madante is inspiring others!)

Madante:

Attack: 9

Hit: 96%

Crit: 11%

Mercenary 2:

Attack: 8

Hit: 81%

Crit: 1%

Madante's Attack: 86, hit!

(Madante's sword glows: 30)

Mercenary 2 takes 9 damage!

Mercenary 2's Attack: 56, hit!

Madante takes 8 damage!

Madante runs forward and strikes his opponent, forcing him to stagger a bit. However, the mercenary was able to fight back, and managed to land a blow onto Madante.

Turn 3

Darius' Anthropomancy fully fades.

Cheat Sheet

Enemies: Health, Location, Weapon

Pirate 1: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (44/45)

Pirate 2: (0/22) (H7) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 3: (0/22) (G10) Iron Club (43/45)

Pirate 4: (0/22) (J8) Iron Club (44/45)

Wakin: (24/24) (O14) Iron Club (45/45), Hatchet (35/35)

Pirate 7: (22/22) (I26) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 8: (22/22) (N25) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 9: (22/22) (L30) Iron Club (45/45)

Pirate 10: (22/22) (S21) Iron Club (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Pirate 11: (22/22)(U15) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Lance (Droppable)

Pirate 12: (22/22)(G20) Iron Club (45/45), Iron Knife (Droppable)

Mercenary 1: (3/21) (J11) Iron Sword (43/45)

Mercenary 2: (5/21) (H13) Iron Sword (43/45)

Mercenary 3: (21/21) (K15) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 4: (21/21) (T28) Iron Sword (45/45)

Mercenary 5: (21/21) (T23) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Mercenary 6: (21/21) (U21) Iron Sword (45/45), Vulnerary (3/3) (Droppable)

Archer 1: (0/20) (H8) Iron Bow (42/45)

Archer 2 (Agrev): (9/20) (K10) Iron Bow (44/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Archer 3: (20/20) (M27) Iron Bow (45/45)

Archer 4: (20/20) (P27) Iron Bow (45/45), Iron Longbow (30/30)

Gonzap: (26/26) (U28) Airmd (30/30), Hatchet (35/35)

Enemy Stats

Pirate

Note: 2 speed

Wakin

Note: Wakin w/ Hatchet will have 12 Might and 94 Base Hit

2 speed

Gonzap

Note: Gonzap w/ Hatchet will have 13 Might and 92 Base Hit

5 speed

Mercenary

Note: 5 speed

Archer

Note: Archer 4 w/ Longbow may have 11 Might, 79 Base Hit, and 10 Evasion

5 speed

Neutral Party: Health, Location, Weapons

???: (22/22) (J10) Iron Axe (44/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Players: Health, Location, Weapons

Rayne: (18/18) (H10) Iron Javelin (44/45), Vulnerary (3/3) Dismounted

Belros: (19/19) (K8) Iron Dagger (42/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Cadence: (14/20) (G13) Iron Rapier (32/40), Vulnerary (2/3)

Emilee: (16/16) (H7) Heal (28/30), Vulnerary (3/3)

Darius: (19/19) (F8) Flux (38/40), Vulnerary (3/3)

Idei: (18/18) (I7) Iron Bow (40/45), Vulnerary (3/3)

Chirya: (16/19) (F13) Vulnerary (3/3)

Allies: Health, Location, Weapons

Madante: (13/21) (H12) Allegretto (-), Vulnerary (3/3)

Exp Tracker: 93/100

Edited November 8, 2016 by Zetaark