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Post by Wraith on Jan 8, 2023 20:20:05 GMT -5
The brigands could tell that Sorin was taking it hard for what happened in the battle now. They were reeling from their losses too, but at the very least wanted to see this through to the end. In honor of their fallen, they would fight to see this blight taken care of to pay them back for their lives. So, if they were allowed, they would follow along with Jax and Sorin to see this thing all the way through, the animals not stopping them as they would lead the way. They would be able to move forward, reaching what looked like a natural reserve first. It must have been where the beasts made their own camp as things stood, directing them to what looked like medicinal herbs and the like so that they could supply themselves for what was to come. Looking toward another path that would lead deeper into the jungle, there was a miasma that was hanging in the air in that direction. Their work in the Faunaturian jungle was indeed incomplete, but before they could see to the rest of it, preparing themselves for the ordeal ahead would be able to serve their interests to getting the deed done successfully as well. General Items available. Can also purchase freely up to 600 Funds.
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Post by shast on Jan 9, 2023 20:38:31 GMT -5
Jax took the beasts up on their generosity, collecting a few provisions and drinking some to prepare himself for what was to come. The thick veil of darkness hanging deeper in the jungle told him that this would be a fight and then some. He glances over at the bandits, to Sorin, and then over to the whispering dark and nods. Whatever this was he'd see to it that it was taken care of, for nature and out of a sense of reponsibility.
(Is item use outside of battle acceptable? Jax is going to drink 3 potions and 1 remedy if so. That seems like a fair number.)
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Post by Phen on Jan 10, 2023 18:40:30 GMT -5
Sorin too took the moment provided by the beasts to gather for himself a few herbs he at least knew had some restorative properties from around the immediate abundance of the area they were brought to. Applying further restoratives, he figured the need for him to be a top shape for whatever was ahead given the air here was oddly tense. He would need to bring forth even the techniques he had still been learning in the downtime between their travels, lest he fall behind again and once again force Jax to do the heavy lifting. After managing to down his medicine with another grimace, he opened his grimoire again and refreshed himself on a few lines before nodding to Jax in readiness.
"Alright then, lets continue I suppose."
[Sorin using 2x Remedy and 4x Potion again for 180 HP healing and 52 VP Healing, Bringing HP and VP to maximum]
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Post by Wraith on Jan 10, 2023 21:35:16 GMT -5
(Item usage is fine, though to maintain the moderation we can say from post to post you can use a number of items equal to your number of actions {not right now at least}. Example is 2 actions = 1 Remedy and 1 Potion and so on) With all parties prepared to move forward, the way through the miasma was a thicket that seemed alive. But their passage was allowed, until they reached the root of it all. There were various vines and roots that seemed alive, swirling about to form two separate massive roses that were party to what looked like the core of them all. A large tree that had a gaping maw, teeth plentiful that faced down the group of strikers, animals, and Sorin along with Jax. With the entire group banded together, they would have to confront the menace that was using the entire jungle to fuel itself. And should they be victorious, they could remove the blight once and for all from Faunaturia. For all intents and purposes, this would be their final battle in the jungle in order to secure nature again. [Foolish Pawns of the Flame]
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Post by shast on Apr 24, 2023 21:55:03 GMT -5
Bloodied and weary Jax ripped his bardiche from the bark of the treant and with one brutal motion jammed the weapon blade first down through it to both act as a double-tap and to steady his balance from the brawl. The beasts, the locals, and Sorin. He had defended all three groups while they assisted in taking the monstrous blight down. Jax drew a long breath to steady his breathing and re-center the mind. He wasn't one for words, but a simple nod from side to side would indicate a blatant dissatisfaction with the difficulty of this trial. As if survival and success weren't enough. The signs were laid obvious that this was clearly done by those who stole his circles relic. If this mere manifestation of their power and the knight from the city seige were any indicators, it was clear Jax had some way to go before he would see his peoples power returned to them.
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Post by Phen on Apr 25, 2023 0:06:14 GMT -5
Eyes falling upon Jax, who had held the arbor off from the rest of them, Sorin made his way from the edge of the battle. His enchantment on the animals who they fought with faded off of their bodies as he made his way in. Eventually making it to where Jax was recovering, he lay a hand upon the shoulder of their savior.
"You've saved me once again." Sorin then turns to the others from the battle "them as well, you were the crux of our victory. We may make it out of here yet." He waves over to the warriors that joined the fight to meet at the corpse of their quarry. Unsure of what to expect from the animals, he casually beckoned them closer as well so they might all celebrate their victory. Yet as he did so, remembered his state from the battle though mostly on the sidelines, pulling a cloaked hood over his face.
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Post by Wraith on Apr 26, 2023 5:01:31 GMT -5
That had been a harrowing experience to say the least about it. They had been faced with that abnormal abomination but managed to come out on top thanks to the vigor of the defender who fended off so many attacks. That strange magic also helped them out and while they had obvious aversions to it around here, they were bandits already at least. They were already veering off the proper path that they were supposed to follow. They would come over to celebrate over their quarry, while the animals would mostly check to be certain that they had finished their enemy off. Given a bit of time and confirmation, they would lie down to rest amongst the group to show that they had grown more accustomed to their presence and not against them hanging out for a time longer.
This had all been set into motion by what had started as a search for something that belonged to a circle. Many would say it was just cult on cult combat, but the effects had spread throughout the land of Pride at this point. And the effects were still ongoing if the news about the harbor was anything to go by. Their work wasn't finished just yet, so resting while they could, while something to relish in, still had signs of what was to come. And what would be left of where they were going as well.
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Post by shast on May 2, 2023 18:59:27 GMT -5
Sorins words eased the cutting reality of his position somewhat. He had a point. Savor the victories you earn while you can, and fret the fights of future as they come. Jax took a moment to grin to himself and nod in acknowledgement of their collective feat. With his free hand he tossed a thumbs up at the bandits and Sorin while giving an easing expression to the beasts. Yet above them lay the next quarry, so soon. The billowing clouds of chaos from their next destination gave Jax renewed drive and breath.
Yet as he went to withdraw his weapon from the ents corpse it began to shudder. Sharp ripples of purplish energy that gradiently warped to vivid greens shot through the body of their fallen foe. Each strand coelescing onto Jax's blade and running up through the haft. Jax held the blade firm out of reflex to pin the corpse down but the energy served no malicious purpose. As the ripples ceased only the blade remained the same as the bardiche adopted a more gnarled and ent-like haft.
Jax withdrew his weapon from the once-again idle corpse and gave it a few swings. While he couldn't place it, the weapon seemed to give off a slight natural rhythm from within, like the embers of a fire. A gift, perhaps, from the jungle itself. Jax places a hand on the Ent as thanks and gestures Sorin at the foreboding clouds of the harbor. With no expectation for the bandits or beasts to follow, as their home was protected, Jax began to go towards the docks.
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Post by Wraith on May 3, 2023 5:26:24 GMT -5
That certainly had been a strange sight, alarming the bandits but not the animals who could sense the intention behind the curious sight. It was a trophy from the successful battle they had waged together, one that Jax would have to wield wisely in the coming battles ahead. While they would be on their way, a voice would pick up before they kept going even if they weren't going to be following or helping them further from then on seeing as their own security was returned. "Hold up." One of the bandits followed after them as they started heading for the docks, handing over a satchel for them. It wasn't exactly money but did contain some medicine that they could otherwise use. They would probably want to use as much as they could before the next battle took place, maybe even see if they couldn't pocket away some new wares for what was to come of their next battlefield. It was guaranteed to be a more harrowing encounter than this one to be certain. "You're gonna be needing these more than us, what with where you're headed. Good luck out there and safe travels, strangers." 5 Potions + 5 Remedies acquired for Sorin & Jax.
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