Private Story Quest Isulus Slime and Gunk, Blood of Hunt

[The Guy]

The sun began to rise upon the swampside. THE GUY's hunt against the Jade Jaguars had come and gone, and now he was left to continue his search for the great prey. Notably, he'd found others along the trail of his journey- @Toko , who he knew, and others whom he did not. A quick and simple introduction was granted to the people.

"Hello, there! You can call me THE GUY. I'm here to destroy the world!"

He sounded like an absolute clown while saying it, to boot. It was hard to take him seriously.
The journey of four took the party towards the site that they had been looking for-curling through the slime of the swamp was the titan itself. A prayer was whispered to the totem within Joseph's palm. It was time. Duuhm would be pleased.

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Mega Slimodile

6 140 60

Gore Twister EX. After attacking this enemy, make a Save (Reflex - 70) to avoid getting a limb or two snapped up by the Slimodile, which will try to spin to twist your limbs out of their socket. If you fail, you can consider yourself narratively held by this enemy. Take 120 damage (before modifier) instead of 60 the next time you attack and the DC increases to 200 (it's just so much more difficult to hit them when they have taken ahold of you).

@Cynna @Alecto

 

[Cynna]

"Guess that makes you 'The Guy' for the job. Nice to meet you. You're hunting the Mega Slimeodile as well right~? Think you could lend me and Alecto here a hand? I'll do my best to make it worth your while..."

Cynna stopped and her gaze fell on Toko.

"Or maybe I should be begging you to bring me along instead. You look like the best of them~ my useless poppets sure could learn a thing or two from you. In fact..."

Shielding her eyes in spite of the brim of her witch hat, Cynna could see rustling branches. She didn't really need to see, the yelling and cursing of the poppet penguin puppets would have been enough to tell that something big was moving closer and closer. Of course, Cynna could sense her summons as well.

"Basically, what I'm trying to say is: I know this is sudden but if you're looking for a Mega Slimeodile, I've got one coming right at my face and I really don't want to die..."

Cynna grimaced and clapped her hands to reveal even more poppets.

They were lining up as a phalanx in two lines. The front had shields and the back had rudimentary muskets which they were loading with grim expressions.

"Right so that's what's going on, if you wanna help these guys will support you, and if you wanna leave this'll be my heroic sacrifice, nice knowing ya~"

'So we can run boss?!'

"Not you idiots, and don't call me boss."

The poppets continued to make ready to intercept or die at Cynna's orders.


HP: 40/100
-60 retal Vulnerable /Protected (Toko)


Action: AOE Powerbuff = @The Guy @Toko @Alecto

Roll Result:

@Plutopia
Power Buff (AoE)
2d100 (61 + 56) + 10 + 0 + 50 = 59 (Total divided by 3)
+59 buff to 3 targets for 1 post
Gain the Vulnerable state
Spirit Magic | Cynna | Nick at Die-light


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[The Guy]

165 / 215

Successful Counter: -10 damage taken
Buffed for +59 this post

That very slimodile noticed things such as large armies amassing. As it prepared to shatter through their formation, THE GUY found another use for the poppets other than to intercept and die-they made great stepping stones. His flight off the head of a summon, his bulky frame fell straight into the slimodile before it had time to pick up speed.

The two clashed as the monster recoiled at the sudden attack, flopping back into the swamp and rolling in furious melee combat. THE GUY was prepared for this hunt-he had trained against beasts of this size, albeit with less power in their jaws. Keeping himself out of toothy maws with his ears trained on the sounds of rushing winds, the hunter's eyes focused instead on the weakest nooks and crannies found between the monster's scales.

He tore and shot the beast's rough flesh. He needed to make open wounds for the others to attack.

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Actions:

Taking 50 (60-10) damage from the Slimodile. THE GUY has avoided THE JAWS... for now.

Save
1d100 (73) + 10 = 83
Reflex | The Guy |

Counter
1d100 (85) + 15 + 0 + 15 + 20 + 59 = 194
135 damage
Counter successful! 20 damage added. Take 10 less damage.
Hyper Sense | The Guy |

1 damage dealt to the Slimodile EX.

Slimodile EX HP: 5/6

Play Sheet

 

[Toko]

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Adventurers Guild - Platinum Rank

105 / 225

+59 Buff from Cynna
Attained Vulnerable status from Ultra Protect
-120 HP from Mega Slimodile Retal

She had been surprised when THE GUY had reached out to her over messages, but when the fellow beastfolk expressed his desire to go clobber another mega slimodile that had been discovered the hare had zero hesitation as she had sent a response back to the man. After all she'd already fought them before with the assistance of Zelrius, Moonsong and Kyra... if anything the hare felt she could provide valuable intel to whatever team THE GUY had formed this time around.

"Nice to meet everyone, I'm Toko."

A wave was given to the other two as introductions were quickly dolled out as the group walked and talked, before the hare blushed at the praise the blue haired human tossed in her direction. "A-Ah, iie, I wouldn't say I'm the best..." A hand rose to rub the back of her neck awkwardly, but before the conversation could continue Cynna was alerting them of a mega slimodile in the area.

There was an army of poppets summoned by the human girl, the odd but somewhat endearing penguins bracing themselves for orders... before THE GUY was using them as stepping stones as he rushed forth first. He succeeded in intercepting the incoming crocodile, giving Toko enough time to enfuse the earth and stones around them with Astramancy before the Lepus had various mini asteroid belts orbiting around her three companions.

She could only hope they would aid in keeping them safe, and already they began to pay dividends as the ones circling THE GUY smacked the croc in the fresh wounds the badger had managed to inflict—causing enough distraction to the beast as its attention now shifted towards the hare.

"... shimatta!"

Unfortunately for Toko she was still rather unused to serving as a protector to others in a party, the rabbit having miscalculated her strength and instead pulling the aggro of the Mega Slimodile away from THE GUY and towards herself. As the reptilian rushed forwards Toko attempted to prepare herself, before her footing failed to find purchase on the mud of the swamp and caused the hare to lose her balance.

"Damnit, itaiyoh!"

She could feel the teeth sinking through the studded leather that made up her armor, reaching the soft skin underneath and puncturing it as Toko struggled to barely keep the jaws from fully clamping shot on her body. "Ha-Hanashiteh!" The struggle continued with the hare making no progress, her magic frantically reaching out in response when her arms failed to pry the jaws open before the crocodile found itself pelted with various stones of different sizes.

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Ultra Protect
1d100 (43) + 25 + 25 + 25 + 59 = 177
-1 LP on Mega Slimodile
Astramancy | Toko | 1185C1

Protected Cynna, THE GUY and Alecto

Reflex Save - DC 70
1d100 (4) + 25 = 29
Failed! Trapped by Mega Slimodile
Reflex | Toko | 1185C1

Steady Attack
6d20 exploding (10 + 17 + 18 + 10 + 8 + 4) + 25 + 25 + 25 = 142
-1 LP on Mega Slimodile
Geomancy | Toko | 1185C1

Reflex Save - DC 200
1d100 (19) + 25 = 44
Reflex | Toko | 1185C1

Mega Slimodile LP: 3/6
Character Sheet

@Alecto | @Cynna | @The Guy

 

[Matilda]

150 / 210

+59 Buff from Cynna
Attained Vulnerable status from Critical Attack
Protected by Toko
-120 HP from Mega Slimodile Retal
Used Medium Armor Ability - Twice

"Destroy the world? You must be very powerful! Let's hope you don't destroy it too soon! I'm still exploring it! It wouldn't do if everything was rubble before I had a chance to see it after all!

Alecto smiled warmly as though she were joking and let out a gentle giggle.

Big head on this one. Maybe I'll just have to demonstrate what true power looks like by bringing this monster to heel. If he's as strong as he says, maybe I'll even let him serve me in Chimera. Of course, that's after I make this beast my pet.

When Cynna spoke up asking for assistance, Alecto tensed.

"Cynna."

Alecto looked annoyed though she retained her smile.

"We don't beg. It's improper and disgraceful."

WE don't need anyone. If anything, THEY need us. What am I going to do with this girl...

Suddenly the battle had begun. As the beast charged forward, Alecto watched as THE GUY and Toko made their moves.

Hmm... well, I will admit they have skills. Any fool can see that. Dodging that beast's attack was no small feat. And the other one...

Alecto looked down to see herself protected by Toko's barrier.

Astramancy as a defense. Interesting, not bad, not bad.

Suddenly, Alecto heard a shout as Toko was snatched up by the monster.

Ah, and now she'll get eaten if I don't do something. See CYNNA they NEED US. Just like this world does. Everyone is useless without us. Without me. Still, the 'world destroyer' did give a nice opening. I guess I'll step in and save them. At the very least it will give them a show of what true power looks like.

Holding out her pointer finger, Alecto aimed at the weak point THE GUY had created.

That's enough from you, trash.

A high-pressure stream of inky black liquid issued forth from Alecto's finger striking and piercing through the weakened point that THE GUY had created.

What a bore. One attack is all it took.

Alecto sighed, then noticed the creature was still alive.

A bit more fight? Oh, look at you. Maybe you're tougher than I assumed? I guess I'll have to take it back. It's not AS much of a bore.

Alecto flicked her finger shifting the stream and angle of her attack. The cutting stream of dark liquid split the creature horizontally while avoiding Toko and THE GUY.

But even so, it still falls before my skill. Unfortunate though. It would have made a wonderful pet. Maybe later I'll hunt another one down to tame. Ah, but I guess that's neither here nor there. I suppose I should play my part.

Alecto rushed towards THE GUY and Toko.

"Oh no! Oh my! Are you two alright? When I saw that monster grab you I almost fainted! Thankfully I had the sense to attack instead of freezing in shock! That was rather quite frightening!"

1. 
   Critical Attack
   2d100 (Advantage) (17, 91) + 25 + 20 + 25 + + 59 = NaN (Crit!) x 3
   660 damage
   Gain the Vulnerable state
   Metamorph | Alecto | Thread Code
   
   
2. 
   @Malzel
   Sneak Attack
   1d100 (70) + 25 + 20 + 25 + 30 = 170
   170 damage
   Sneak Attack successful! 30 damage added
   Metamorph | Alecto | Thread Code

Reflex Save - DC 70
@Malzel
Save
1d100 (33) + 15 = 48 FAILED
Reflex | Alecto | Thread Code

Mega Slimodile LP: 0/6 DED.
Character Sheet

 

[Cynna]

It had been a momentary hell, a year in a moment, as they fired round after round for their lives while yelling curses. Now, however, the poppets lowering their muskets and shields stood dumbfounded. It was rapidly becoming a catchphrase by now, but they all still muttered it.

`Holy hell I'm alive...`

The moment was cut short as Cynna set them to task right away.

"Alright, begin the retrieval after everyone else has their poke at the trophies"

And so, they made a perimeter and eventually began to gather samples after everyone had what they wanted.

"Alecto~" (@Alecto)

Cynna grinned.

"Ya know~ pride doesn't buy the farm, but if it's about what we can live with, then you can just leave the groveling to me. Alls that matters to me is the scoreboard at the end of the season, and, whether it's been any amount of trouble getting there. So, this is a big win. Anyhow~ nice shot, I'm gonna wrap things up here and go thank the nice people for working with us~"

After Alecto had spoken. Cynna came to also offer her thanks. (@The Guy @Toko)

"Awesome work you two, hopefully my numbskulls..."

Cynna gestured over her shoulder where her poppets were posing with their weapons over the slime monster corpse as others took turns drawing them for posterity.

"...didn't get in the way too much."

Nodding she noticed Toko was a bit wounded. A bit for her, anyhow, Cynna would be in a million pieces with that level of damage.

"Hey, thanks for the cover. Toko was it? I owe you one, would you like some medical treatment? The medical poppets are as stupid as they are effective... but... if you'd rather pass... well I get it~"

Cynna shrugged as she looked back over at the crowd of poppets who were now planting a makeshift flag in the ground and cheering. Spotting The Guy, Cynna asked him something.

"So~ what's a `Duuhm`~? I figure you're not talking about the classic video game."

 

[The Guy]

A violent stir, a tangle of life and death, ended swiftly and suddenly as the great beast spilled slime-coated insides into the swamp. To say it was a letdown would not quite be accurate, for Joseph found pride in doing things quickly and efficiently. Wasn't this monster supposed to be stronger, though? He wondered if Duuhm would even care about such a hunt.

That thought echoed in someone else's voice. Rather, the word 'Duuhm' had. Perhaps he had said the prayer under his breath and she'd heard? THE GUY's gaze travels to look pointedly towards @Cynna . It was an excuse to avoid looking at @Alecto , and he took it. Something about that woman spoke words similar to that of his commanders, people who had to see others as resources. He didn't find fault in that much-it was needed in his line of work-but it wasn't something he was intent on stirring up.

"Oh, you heard that? He's something like a, ah, an employer to me." He nodded. That sounded normal enough-he didn't need to tack on the 'god' bit if he didn't have to. THE GUY explains, "He's been nice enough to pass me side-quests. Bounties and stuff. It's a nice thought, I'd think, but what of you? If you could have someone behind your list of contacts and all, you like the thought of that?"

Best to ask her about other things and see if the conversation shifted naturally.

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@Toko

 

[Toko]

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Adventurers Guild - Platinum Rank

105 / 225

The Faerin might've been of small stature, but the tiny redhead certainly proved she could pack quite the punch as her assault absolutely wrecked the will to live for the mega slimodile they had encountered. As the creature's jaws went slack Toko quickly pried herself away from them, the rabbit bruised and sporting a few cuts ehre and there... but otherwise fine and alive.

"A-Ah no, I'm fine...!" As Alecto rushed towards them, looking rather concerned over the hare and the badger, the Lepus offered the player a reassuring smile back—one hand reaching out to pat the Faerin atop the head softly. "You were amazing though, Alecto! That 'dile probably never understood what hit them..."

A thumbs up was given towards Cynna as the blue haired girl also walked closer to the group, watching as her poppets began to work on dividing up the slimodile. For her part the Lepus' focus was on the meat of the creature—she would take as much as possible to keep, more so if it turned out that any of her other party members weren't as interested in the delicacy as she was.

"Don't mention it, that's what I'm here for after all~" A wink was spared for the mage as she thanked Toko for the protection the hare had offered her and the others. "Nothing that a good and long bedrest won't heal up by tomorrow."

It was then the topic turned towards Duuhm, the hare's ears perking just slightly, though she simply listened as the conversation progressed...

@Alecto | @Cynna | @The Guy

 

[Matilda]

Alecto put her mouth to her hand as if she were in shock at Toko's compliment.

"Oh no no no! It was a lucky shot that's all. If not for Mr. THE GUY opening a weak point my attack surely wouldn't have worked as well as it did! Either way, I'm just glad everyone's alright! That was quite the battle!"

Being this sweet is nauseating... this is making me want to rip out my own tongue. Still, we all have our parts to play, don't we? All the world's a stage indeed...

"We all make quite the team though, don't we?! I suppose this just goes to show what a bit of teamwork and tactics can do! Everyone was spectacular! I'm just glad there were no serious injuries."

Alecto looked towards the downed beast.

"It looks like there's enough here for all of us to take something that could prove to be useful as a material for a weapon or an item."

@The Guy @Toko @Cynna

 

[The Guy]

"A~hah, chicas, don't worry about me on that much. I'm just looking to take some scales," He assures in a placating tone. A glance around told him all he needed to know-the two magicians wore either steel or cloth and while Toko was keen on mobility and leathers, his gut told him that someone with such a disposition like a Japanese citizen's wouldn't want to wear slime armor.

All the better for him, as Duuhm cared for naught but the hide. Seeing as he had little to contest, his gaze settled finally on Alecto. He didn't like it-the way that she hid her contributions. She could've said how she was simply advantaged against this kind of monster and that would be clear as day.

He would have been more than happy to give the woman tips on hiding things if she were the type to ask. For now, though, he instead decided to put the weight on her in a way that she would appreciate,
"You take first pick, Alecto. Luck is a skill all on its' own, too, and we used it for a quick hunt today. So... go on." A gesture towards the beast showed that yes, she had first pickings. Nice.

@Alecto @Toko @Cynna

 

[Matilda]

"Oh you're much too kind! My thanks to you good sir!"

Of course, I should get first pick. Everyone would have been devoured if I hadn't been here... this was my kill.

Alecto trotted towards the slimodile and looked it over.

"This is all a bit much, but I suppose a few teeth would be nice to make a good strong dagger. You know what they say, you never know when a knife will come in handy out here in the wilderness!"

Her words sickeningly sweet, Alecto reached into the maw of the beast. Using her liquid magic to cut through the creature's jaw, Alecto retrieved three teeth that she pocketed.

"There we go! That's all for me. I don't need much and you all did most of the work. It was just a lucky shot on my end, so you all can take the rest! That being said, all of this excitement has sure worn me out. I think it best if I get going soon, it's been quite a day!"

They can have the rest of the carcass. I wouldn't be caught dead using something that disgusting for armor. These teeth though could be useful. Whatever the case, I think it's about time we got out of here. This sickeningly sweet disposition is really starting to irk me. God I hate playing nice...

@The Guy @Toko @Cynna