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Post by Phen on May 30, 2010 1:06:24 GMT -5
Snapping himself to his senses, Alexander looked over the corpse of the creature that he just finished off. It sure could take a beating, that was for sure. His vision now clearing, Alexander looked around to get a feel for where he was, likely in or close to the creature's lair. If he was lucky, it lived in here alone. If not... then he would have to prepare for a much more difficult fight.
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Post by Wraith on May 30, 2010 6:43:04 GMT -5
So far, things had proven to not take a turn for the worst yet. Nothing had come out toward the Eraser again after he had successfully killed the first. All that was left before him now was either the path behind him or taking the straight path forward to see whatever was further ahead. To his luck, it was likely in some way related to the creature he had just fought. Most beasts attack those who lurk close to their dens after all.
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Post by Phen on May 30, 2010 14:29:16 GMT -5
(If possible, Eraser in battle, Alexander in story)
Alexander decided to move forward deeper into the caverns, intent on making a mental map of the area, or so he fooled himself into thinking, in reality his own curiosity was taking over his common sense. So instead of getting out and regrouping, he wanted to see if there was treasure here.
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Post by Wraith on May 30, 2010 19:26:15 GMT -5
[Roger that]
Heading further into the area, Alexander came to find himself at a rather surprise yet not. Coming to find see a dead end, though in the path was a crystal that looked as though it were buried deep within the ground. Only part of it was visible, a vivid blue that shined and made the harsh caverns feel almost like a pleasant place. A reward maybe for overcoming that odd fiend?
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Post by Phen on May 30, 2010 20:40:01 GMT -5
[SHINY!!!]
Interested, Alexander reduced the size of his variable blade to that of a normal broadsword and plunged it into the ground, holding itself upright as he knelt down to uncover the gem. Digging around it in order to get a firm hold, Alexander picked up the gem and examined it.
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Post by Wraith on May 31, 2010 0:25:03 GMT -5
As Alexander took hold of the gem, he came to realize that it wasn't a gem at all. Suddenly, the ground beneath him caved in, him and his sword falling into the reaches below. The amount of time the fall took was rather immeasurable, but the drop itself was quick enough to prevent any form of way of getting back up. That or the fact that there was nowhere to land even had he managed to climb his way back up.
Oddly enough, where he would land though was lit up rather nicely. Jagged and chipped gems similar to the one Alexander had tried to pull from the ground layered the area. What this meant though wasn't sure, but none of the gems in the area would be usable for trades or anything other than the lighting that it was providing.
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Post by Phen on May 31, 2010 1:51:02 GMT -5
'Well shit, and here I thought I was going to be rich, oh well, rich life is boring.'
Picking up the Variable blade from the ground, he moved further into the lit up cavern. Wondering to himself, that for those that didn't come back... Maybe they made it this far... Or maybe they didn't. And if not, What kind of mysteries could this area hold?
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Post by Wraith on May 31, 2010 13:43:51 GMT -5
There were a few choices to make now. The choice of action of either staying or moving around mainly. There was a path straight ahead that could be seen that it had a large room through it, or staying put to see if anything else would happen. Being a man of action though, the decision looked rather obvious in the case of Alexander.
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Post by Phen on May 31, 2010 14:29:30 GMT -5
Obvious it was, beginning to walk to the large room, he looked around, the area well lit by the glowing crystals all around the room. Apparently treasure was the last thing he was going to find here. Changing his Variable Blade back to its original form, he prepared for something to come at him. A large room like this would be the perfect place for an ambush after all.
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Post by Wraith on May 31, 2010 16:31:36 GMT -5
The room....was far larger than first anticipated. When coming to the room, Alexander found what looked almost like a room as large as the portions of the cavern he had come across. If an ambush was here, then he was in for no small treat. Ironic how right the one known as the Eraser was. Seeing the same blue crystal as before, it raised up from the ground as a massive head was seen, more than one at that. In turn, six heads existed in full here. The body was nowhere to be seen, the room further beyond where the six heads were being shrouded in darkness. The heads had no eyes, simply a long brownish neck and dark purple face with plenty of teeth as they hissed and roared at the same time, an echo blasting throughout the cavern. The heads were at least fifty feet in length, making a jump to attack one an arduous task.
Instead, Alexander was in luck. There were five paths, each leading up to a different head. For the sixth head, he'd have to fight it from his position right now. In the pathway, he'd at least be able to only be attacked by one of the heads at a time due to small passage. Picking a head, Alexander would have to prepare for a fight that would be worthy of earning him the title: "Eraser".
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Post by Phen on May 31, 2010 19:53:46 GMT -5
"Now this is more like it"
The large open room was a perfect place for a battle, and it would seem that unlike last time, he would not have to deal with an annoying sound distracting him and causing him to see multiple images. Deciding to start with the one in front of him currently, Alexander took his battle stance with the Variable blade resting on his shoulder.
[dice=100][rand=4891008999490034655588272151397697227998193680025800296647544125]
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Post by Wraith on Jun 1, 2010 7:10:44 GMT -5
[<3 that you picked to start with the main one. For that, I'll give you the initiative.] [Foolish Pawns of the Flame]
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Post by Phen on Jun 7, 2010 15:59:24 GMT -5
Running back to the large cave before the beast behind him, Alexander looked up to the hole he fell through, unsure of how to get back. Looking around, he tried to find some other exit, hoping he wouldn't have to climb his way out.
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Post by Wraith on Jun 9, 2010 2:33:31 GMT -5
Looking around, Alexander initially saw the room to be the same as before. Until he looked to the area where he had landed. The wall had come down, possibly from the moving about of the beast behind him now. The area began to shake again, likely the serpentine creature attempting to make it's move again on him. After all, it had been the whole reason he had dropped down here initially to begin with.
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Post by Phen on Jun 12, 2010 12:07:34 GMT -5
Making a break for it, Alexander quickly ran down past the torn down wall. Making note of anything that seemed important, but more of any obstacles he had to move around. Hopefully this path would lead to an exit, or at least some safe haven.
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Post by Wraith on Jun 14, 2010 11:01:17 GMT -5
As Alexander ran through the path, he had to avoid plenty of stones and spires in the way. The shaking in the area were loosening up the spires above him at the same time, clearly shaking and ready to fall at any time. To make matters worse, the cave was caving in as he ran through. Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel as he made it out in the nick of time, the cavern caved in right after, making the passage unusable both as a way to get back to the beast and as a means of escape should he meet the fiend again.
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