Fire Emblem-Emblem of Darkness IC (Reboot)

[aje8]

You guys can free roleplay until map 1 starts.

Anyone who lacks map sprites or a backstory explaining why they're in town/with the Prince should get on that ASAP.

You all can expect map 1 to start ~ Monday or Tuesday, but sooner if RL permits.

Setting:
You are all in a small Ledeck town known as Portland. (Yes, Portland. In order to allow both you guys and me to remember the place names, I'll be making them boring, obvious and english sounding. People and country names will contiue to be strange and directly from my insane mind) The sun gleams on the hills as small sailing ships move occasionally to and from the port. The marketplace of the town is nothing spectacular but of a good size and there are many people bustling within. The houses are sturdy brick, and quite sizable. This stretch of coast has obviously not been raided in a while.

You all can do and go wherever you want. There will be a raid that will occur at sometime and ch.1 will start. That's all I'll tell you guys for now.

One last matter, if anyone on the starting team (or barring that, off it) wants to do Augries, let me know.

[Kasanip]

One last matter, if anyone on the starting team (or barring that, off it) wants to do Augries, let me know.

(ooc: Do you mean Auguries? If so, may I recommend Cassandra? I've kind of set her to that sort of an 'npc' roll... and thought it would be fun to continue, since it was a lot of her character, and she never had the chance in Kuma Kode's game... If you mean something else though, please let me know.
I will edit an action in here when I have the chance so this isn't just an ooc post)

[aje8]

Huh..Cassandra? That's not a character. Oh..... you're suggesting you play two, the frizzy haired mage from Kuma's game AND your current character. Not an unreasonable plan. Contemplating it.

[Kasanip]

Huh..Cassandra? That's not a character. Oh..... you're suggesting you play two, the frizzy haired mage from Kuma's game AND your current character. Not an unreasonable plan. Contemplating it.

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5795/cassportfrzd2.pngCassandra: "Hi everyone, Cassandra here. Yes, I know, I'm Chain of Asera's lovable mage, but I do Auguries and Readings across all the games too.
...
Wait.
...
No, I know, don't say anything please.

Listen, I know you may not trust me, and I really can't blame you. A lot of times I don't like to believe myself either! But really! Look, I can do a bit of fortune telling - you know, telling you about affinities, who the right person is for you... Even if that hasn't worked for me so well...erkk...

But.. I'm really good with the weather.
No really! Don't look at me like that! Yes, I can tell you when it's going to rain and such.
...What? Yes it's a useful ability! Rain can really hamper movement you know! Nobody likes to fight wet!

...Still not impressed? I can tell by the look on your face...
*Sigh.*
Okay look, I'm saying this only as a last resort, because nobody ever listens to me, and you'll just think I'm crazy... I can tell when there is danger about. It's a sixth sense... I can warn you about an attack, or some sort of injury that is likely to come... Gruesome? Yes it is! It's dark and miserable, and nobody pays money for that! But really, I can't just let such nice people as yourselves get hurt! So please.... take me with you okay? I promise I'll stay out of the way!!"

(ooc: this was more of a joke/response to Aje8 and above - I'll delete it and my corresponding previous post when I get confirmation from Aje8 on what's going on... So please don't act like Cassandra's actually there~ She'd play the role like the other 'npc' caravaneer people, like the old woman from blazing sword - until Nils replaces her... at least, I think that's what Aje8 was suggesting when he meant 'auguries')

[Penguinator]

Can't say anything just yet, for RP reasons.

[BenTheJester]

Saina went to visit Ledeck with her parents. Well, "with" might be exaggerated, as, like every time they went visiting some land, they left her alone to wander in the city and do whatever she liked. She didn't mind at all, she, in fact, enjoyed being alone amongst strangers, it fascinated her. However, it was strange how, wherever she would wander off, her parents would locate her just as they were leaving.

So, Saina did as usual, she walked the streets, being amazed at all the rare sights she would witness..

[Altaria87]

Skye ran through the town as fast as he could. The very King of Ledeck had hired him to protect the Prince from any Dark Arts that may come his way in this town. He couldn't believe his luck, he couldn't mess this up. For once, cleansing this town of criminals would have to wait, he had to find the Prince.

[Grim ranger]

(OOC: So, I assume that the starting team are still scattered, and don't really know each other? If so, my post is relevant. If I am wrong, tell me and I will edit it accordingly).

IC:
Vincent was sitting in tavern, leaning back on wobbly chair and cursing the heatwave in his mind. It was bad enough that he was unemployed at the present time, but the weather was really starting to irritate him a whole lot. Drinking the rest of his (warm) ale, Vincent got up and decided to go to the edge of the water in effort to get himself some respite from the heat. Stone-faced mercenary or not, he was not willing to have a stroke because of the weather.

[aje8]

OOC Matters:


(OOC: So, I assume that the starting team are still scattered, and don't really know each other? If so, my post is relevant. If I am wrong, tell me and I will edit it accordingly).
Your either scattered or with the Prince. Since he does have a group of Mercs according to backstory, I would assume at least some of you start with the Prince. But not nccasarilly very many.

@Kasanip: Casandra can do Auguries. How she gets into the game and explaining her lack of combat is up to you.

@IC Posts: None of those really require a response from me. So I won't respond. If somebody expected a response, mention it.

[Penguinator]

(We need our Lord to post before we can really decide on anything. As I understand, it's futile for me to say a whole lot for Luc at present. I'll include a brief history of what he's been doing.)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
...Luc slid into a quiet tavern. "Easy pickings," he thought. "I need something more.. challenging. And worth it.." he added, when a handful of coins and a moth fell from the coin purse he had just lifted. "Gah, well. Nobody expects a sweet little girl to be a thief, anyway."

[banthesun]

Kassidy wandered through town, grumpy at the heat. Here they were at the beach and she wasn't even allowed to go swimming! She wandered down near the beach regardless. She might as well have some fun while she was here. She spotted a man near the water and headed towards him. He looked like a warrior, perhaps a mercenary or some type of town guard, she couldn't be sure in this stupid little town. Still, he was better than a commoner, perhaps he could help.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking-1.png?t=1258174061Kassidy: Hey you! Warrior guy! Yeah you! You wouldn't happen to know anywhere round here a lady could buy some swimwear? My useless servants left mine back at the castle.

[Kasanip]

Meanwhile...on the second floor of the small Traveller's shop, sat a tiny magical auguries store. It was quite the run-down shack of a place, doubling both as a single room apartment as well as a small storefront selling charms and fortunes. It was here that our Heroine draped in fresh traveler's apparel currently sat with a rather gloomy and sleep-deprived young woman who, though looking just a bit disinterested in the job at hand, was performing the requested auguries.

(Spoilered for Length!)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"Okay...Ma'am? I have to say that, rather ironically... this meeting is quite fortunate. You see I would have tried to find you later toda-"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"A-hah! I knew it! We were destined to meet! This must be a fated meeting!"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"Err... Yes. As I was saying, there is something important I would have had to tell you had you not come h-"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Ah, so you already knew!"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"Umm...yes? C-can I finish please?"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Well, personally I think my type is more of the upper class... A warrior of peerless courage! But truly a gentleman at heart! A Knight, perhaps. Maybe even with a shining steed..."

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"... Are you quite finished?"


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Hmmm? Oh! Absolutely, please tell me my fortune and then whatever it else it is you think I must know!"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"... *Sigh.* Okay, whatever. So your love life is looking up. Quite good in fact. "

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreystarrport.pngAudrey:"R-really?!"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"...Yep. Absolutely. One hundred percent. True Love will find you. Really soon actually. Probably as soon as you walk out of this room."

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Ah!!! I knew it! Oh thank you so much Cassandra! I'll be on my way then!"


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"!!! W-wait! I needed to tell you something important! There's danger waiting ahead for-"

But our Heroine, in her quest for True Love, had already ran to the door in joy. But when she turned to the stairwell, she stumbled as she caught her cloak on her boot, and suddenly things looked ill for our Heroine, as she shut her eyes and fell towards the ground awaiting at the bottom of the stairs...

[Shades of Gray]

Graem

And landed right in Graem's arms. He looks at her, slightly confused. It's not every day that this happens. Well, not for Graem anyway. Graem had been walking by the building on his way to the inn when this had happened. His first assignment as a knight and he was determined to be there on time. He had left early just in case something came up that required his attention. Or, in this case, came down.
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"Are you okay, Miss?" He asks to the strange person in his arms.

[Kasanip]

Audrey

She opened her eyes at the sound of the voice, and the gentle warmth of the strong arms that had steadied her - rescued her from peril in her fall; lifting her up as if upon angel's wings. And as she looked up at the dashing, gallant if concerned knight to whom she had fallen into, she knew it was love. Not just any love! This was True Love. Cassandra had said so, and Audrey knew it in her heart! This was the perfect gentleman! The man she would marry and live happily ever after with! Ah, but they had only just met, and had all the joys and pains of a relationship still to develop! Fight on Audrey! Now is your moment!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreystarrport.pngAudrey:"Ah.... Ah, e-excuse me! Thank you very much..."

As if snapping from a daydream, she tried to pull herself from his grasp, if only because it was the polite and proper thing to do.

"My name is Audrey. I'm currently traveling..."
She said with a smile, feeling the blush start to fade slightly. Who was this gentleman?

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
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Graem smiles, dismissing her apology. "Don't worry, it's fine. It's a pleasure to meet you, Audrey." Graem puts Audrey down again. He looked up at the staircase where Audrey fell from. "Are you sure that you're okay?" He asks again, as Audrey certainly seemed very flustered. He places a hand on her forehead. You seem very warm for some reason...

[Kasanip]

Of course, him putting his hand upon her forehead only caused to exacerbate Audrey's blush. In her mind a crystal clear image appeared of her resting gently upon a sofa while Graem tucked a sheet over and gently leaned in to kiss her cheek. Perfect! She wouldn't mind it if she actually was sick if that was the loving relationship they were going to have.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreystarrport.pngAudrey:"I-I'm sure I'm okay! I feel wonderful actually! B-but maybe you're right... Perhaps I should go lie down... I-I don't suppose you could help me to somewhere?"

She asks.

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/oliver426/Graemnew.png
"Ah, it just so happens that I'm on my way to meet a few others at an inn around here." Audrey should now notice that Graem's been standing next to his faithful steed this entire time, but she's likely been focused on other things. "Although, the directions I've been given are sort of vague..." He takes out a horribly drawn map, with instructions scribbled all over it. "You wouldn't happen to know the way to it, would you?" He asks, taking his hand off her forehead. There's likely only one or two taverns in a town of this size, but Graem was just arriving in Portland.

[Penguinator]

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Luc ordered a small repast with the money he'd just lifted."No use making enemies in a tavern this big,"
he thought. "Good things come to those who wait," he told himself. "And I have a feeling I'm in just the right place.."

[Grim ranger]

Vincent did not bother to even look up at Kassidy at first, instead opting to dive headfirst into the water to get much-needed refreshment. He continued to soak himself for a while, ignoring Kassidy who had clearly gotten used to having her way and attention of everyone whenever she wished. Rising from oh-so-refreshing water, he shook his head, sending water all around.

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"I am afraid not, miss. I just arrived recently myself, and I am not really a type to be interested in swimwear."

Vincent took off his soaked shirt and wringed it dry, not caring all too much about being shirtless. It was refreshing at the moment, and he seriously could not give a damn about manners at this heat. His spiky red hair was still damp and pressed against his face and neck, and pretty much all of his garments were soaked, though he did not care all too much. Lifting his sword to his shoulder, he began to walk back towards tavern without another word.

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus knew he should be relaxing, logically. There was nothing to worry about, it was just a standard inspection of the local town, smile, wave at the people, give everything a cursory while looking nice and princely then move on. but he couldn't. He sighed leaning, against the wall of the tavern. He had a bad feeling. It was stupid, but it was there. Maybe he would check around and see if anyone had noticed anything off. Grunting he pushed himself off the wall, and turned to see Vincent coming down the road, soaking wet, and shirtless.

Feruss rubbed his forehead as he approached, "Please soldier." he said with a resigned sigh, "Tell me there's a good explanation for this. Tell me you where rescuing a small child or something. Please."

[Penguinator]

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Luc glanced casually out the window. Wait a minute, that was the prince, whatsisname, Feral, or Fergus.. Ferrus! That was it! Leaning up against the wall. "What? Alone.." then a shirtless man carrying a large sword walked up towards the prince. "Meh.. blasted mercenaries. A perfect opportunity.. I'll bet the prince would have a pretty penny in his pockets... or better yet, ransom. Only.. I couldn't do it myself.. better stick with pocketpicking for the present.." Nobody noticed the strangely dressed man mumbling to himself. Until a burly man took a seat next to him. "Hey, good lookin'." the drunk mumbled. "Not again. Third time this week," Luc thought. "I'd better get out of here quick."

[Kasanip]

Audrey
She blinks and looks at the hastily scribbled map. Having only been in town for two days, she was far from the expert - but she knew this inn well enough, since she was staying there herself! How fortunate! It was like they were already traveling together!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreypointport.pngAudrey:"Ah, well yes... You'd turn at this street here...and then come to this corner. A-actually, I'm staying there, so...let's go together?"

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/oliver426/Graemnew.png
"Ah, that will be perfect. Thank you, Lady Audrey." Graem smiled slightly as he put the horrible map away. He stayed almost entirely silent as they walked to the inn.

[Altaria87]

SKye sees a tall, princely man leant against a wall with a shirtless guy holding a sword and runs towards the two. After afirming that the man was indeed who he was looking for, and catching his breath, he bows and says:
"Prince Alexander Ferrus? May I have a moment of your time?

[Grim ranger]

Vincent looked at the Ferrus wearily and stopped. Where were all these geniuses coming from? He grunted and answered in very sneery and snarktastic tone:

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"Of course there is: I swam over the ocean to get here, naturally. What did you expect, that I just, let's say, dived into the water to refresh myself in middle of this damnable heat? Surely such would be against all logic and reason."

Swiping his damp hair out of his face, he eyed Ferrus for a moment.

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"Name's Vincent, and I am not soldier, as I am currently unemployed. So I can do whatever I darn well please, unless you hire me, your highness"

[Penguinator]

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Luc noticed another man, this one a monk, slide up to the Prince. "More of them! I want to hear what they're saying," he thought. "Erm. Some other time," he mumbled to the drunken man who was slowly edging closer. He headed towards the window and listened.

[Kasanip]

Audrey arrived at the Inn/Tavern with Graem next to her. It had been a quiet walk with her attempting to make a few vain attempts at small talk. It occurred to her now that she had forgotten something rather important for her knight.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreypointport.pngAudrey:"Well...Here are are! Umm, I don't suppose I could have the honor of your name?"

She asked.

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/oliver426/Graemnew.png
"Ah, sorry, I almost forgot." Graem says, apologizing. "Sir Graem, knight of Ledeck." He said with a formal bow, his sword clattering at his side. "I thank you again for showing me the way here. Is there anything else you need, Lady Audrey?" He asks outside the inn.

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreystarrport.pngAudrey:"O-of Ledeck? What a coincidence! So am I!"

Of course you are, Audrey! This is Ledeck! A voice seemed to cry in the back of her head...

"Ah, well umm... A-are you free? We could have dinner or something? I am a little hungry..."



Meanwhile...a disheveled, exhausted and rather gloomy looking girl had come out of the same building that Audrey and Graem had exited. She threw a glance around the street and balled her little fists in frustration.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"I KNEW today was going to be a bad day. Now, where did that oblivious blue-haired girl go? I have to tell her that this town is in serious danger! And then I have to find the rest of the people from the dream. *Groan.* I hate my life."

[DrakeRaids]

"Now listen you-"

Ferrus started to growl at the upstart mercenary, before stopping himself. If something was coming alienating one of the few professional fighters int he area was certainly not a good idea. That feeling built up int he back of his head again. He didn't like this, this vaguely threatening nebulous idea, he was worried for his people, and he had to do something. He had heard there was a decent mage around these parts offering Auguries, it might be worth a look later. Sighing, and stifling any residual irritation he started to talk again.

"Good. Look, I'm collecting skilled people who know how to handle themselves in a fight, and if you need a job offer I can pay well. Are you interested?"

[Penguinator]

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Luc listened intently. "Grah! He's hiring the mercenary! I can't do anything when he's got guards around! Blasted luck!" Suddenly, the door opened, and he swerved to see a young girl with blue hair talking to a green haired knight. "Cute couple," he noted, then returned to the task at hand.

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
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Graem nods. "I don't think we're departing until some time tomorrow, so I suppose I could. I just need to meet with my lord, then I'm sure we could all have dinner." He smiles slightly, walking through the tavern with Audrey, a bit disconnected from everything going on.

[Kasanip]

Audrey blinked in surprise at that thought.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"M-meet the lord? That sounds wonderful!"

She absently ran a hand through her hair, as if trying to make herself look even more dashingly charming than she already did. She wondered if the Lord was as dashing and heroic as her his knight.

[Penguinator]

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Luc listened as the couple entered. "Meet the lord?" he thought. "Maybe, I can pretend to be a waitress, and learn more about this lord." He smiled, thinking of the things he could buy with the lord's money. "Hrm. This should be fun.."

(Then again, if they're going to see Ferrus first... I guess I won't get my fun..)

[banthesun]

That stupid brute, how dare he brush her off like that? He was probably a bandit or something. No real warrior would be so discoureous. Grumpier than before, Kassidy stared at the water. How could Prince Ferrus let the servants leave her extra luggage back at the castle? What if they took a detour to the mountains? Those extra fur robes weren't too heavy. Servants were meant to carry that stuff. They should be fired. Or perhaps tortured, that would teach them to do their job properly. There were dungeons back in the castle, right? Wasn't a prince meant to keep his servants in line?

After a while, Kassidy returned to wandering the city, and soon arrived at the local tavern. She spotted Prince Ferrus outside, talking to that bandit from before. He hadn't even put his shirt on. Perhaps she should take her chance and fry him now. She'd be protecting Prince Ferrus anyway. Bah, he hadn't even brought her swimwear. He could look after himself.

Entering the tavern, Kassidy bumped into a young woman.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidymad.png?t=1258434782Kassidy: "Look where you're going!" She paused, perhaps this lady could help her problem "Actually, Miss, do you know where I could buy some swimwear in this stupid town?"

[Altaria87]

Once Ferrus has finished with the Merc, Skye speaks up.
"Excuse me, my Lord. Your father hired me to protect you from Dark Magics that may threaten you, so I thought I'd meet up with you here, if that's ok?"

[Grim ranger]

Vincent shrugged and nodded at Ferrus.

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"Well, as I am out of job at the moment I might be interested... we can talk about the pay bit later, I guess."

Leaning against the wall, Vincent looked around sceptically.

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"Though I think that this little port town will not really provide too much for me to do... Hopefully you are not planning on staying here. I hate the place already."

[Penguinator]

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Luc slammed into a woman as he left the tavern."Mrph!" He recovered, and heard her speak. "Swimwear? I'm sure you could steal some over... Er, buy some. Buy some over there. Perhaps they have some in the tavern?" He paused, and looked closely. "Are.. are you with Lord Ferrus?"

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus nodded over at Skye, acknowledging him.

"I'm sorry for being distracted, today has proven more... difficult then it needed to be."

And, at that moment, as if on cue, Ferrus saw Kassidy storm into the Tavern. Ferrus paused to send a small, silent prayer to the heavens, and after hearing a thankful lack of thunderbolts, looked back over the young man again. His father sent him aye? Alexander trusted his fathers judgment, he wouldn't send anyone who wasn't qualified. Ferrus had little defense against such dark magics at the moment, perhaps they could work something out....

"Well you're welcome aboard. I've got a job for you right now if you don't mind, their is supposed to be a young mage who works as a seer around these parts. I wanted to ask her some questions but things keep coming up. Could you find her for me?" he said to Skye.

[Altaria87]

"As you wish, my Lord"
Skye then enters the Tavern and moves over to where Audrey and Graem are.
"Excuse me, do you know here I could find a young seer girl, it is the business of Prince Ferrus."

[Penguinator]

(This is getting complicated. I need to steal something..)

[aje8]

(Oh yeah.... so if you guys didn't notice, by the map NOT BEING UP, the map won't be up tonight. However, trust me, I'm working on it and it won't be simple and boring. Sorry about that. Expect it in the next few days.)

[Penguinator]

(I have the feeling that banthesun is in a time zone that conflicts with mine, considering when he posts. All we really need is for Kassidy to say she's with Ferrus, and pull out some money, or something, Luc grabs it and runs. Then, whatever, pirates show up, map. Sound good?)

[banthesun]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/NewCharPortrait-2.png?t=1258518863Kassidy: Ah, yes. I serve as the Prince's royal guard. Protecting him is protecting Ledeck, a noble task I can gladly bear. Thank you for your help miss.

Kassidy turns to the tavern's counter and pulls out some coins. Prince Ferrus would surely reimburse her for her costs.

((I thought Luc would steal her purse when they bumped into each other.))

[Penguinator]

(Ah. Luc gets to know his victims first. And he really wanted to know that he was taking from someone who was well-off.)

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Spotting the coins, Luc grinned slightly. "So you are with the lord. You must be pretty well off," he whispered. "Well enough off for this!" He grabbed the coins, stuffed them in his pocket, and ran.
(Next part may or may not happen, based on Kasanip)
Luc brushed past a blond woman, who called for him to stop. "Sorry, gotta run," he shouted as he continued.

[aje8]

MAP 1 is DONE!

Combat Calculator with ALL enemy stats is here (http://rapidshare.com/files/309452545/EoD_Calc.xls).

I will post the enemy locations, inventories and hp on the OOC OP. For other stats, just use the Excel document. Seriously.

Now, lets get to some PLOT!'

You all here a quiet clunking sound from somewhere outside the tavern. Then, a muffled scream, as though from afar, rushes into your ears. A light clinking sound follows it, and then the distinctive sounds of battle.

(Now to save time, Ima assume you all leave the tavern. Please don't think I'm railroading. You're all going to leave the tavern and you know it.)

You see a small army ammassed just outside the village walls. Already, the few ships in the harbor are burning or hijacked as the distinctive Wyverns fly overhead. A body of a women lies in front of one of the Bigands, she was unlucky enough to be outside town walls at the wrong time. The village's small walls won't stand up to the army for any length of time. So, let's get this going. Once everyone has done any last minute actions and exited the village, map will go up.

[Penguinator]

(So, does everyone forget about Luc, or does he just kind of disappear briefly? Subplotted? And where is everybody?)

[aje8]

OOC:


(So, does everyone forget about Luc, or does he just kind of disappear briefly? Subplotted? And where is everybody?)
Probably, he's just run to some hidey-hole in town. On turn, oh I don't know, 2, 3? He reappears on the map and speaks with the lord. Sound good?

[Penguinator]

OOC:


Probably, he's just run to some hidey-hole in town. On turn, oh I don't know, 2, 3? He reappears on the map and speaks with the lord. Sound good?


Colm, essentially. Sounds fine.

[aje8]

Colm, essentially. Sounds fine.
That strictly un-intentional. Also, there are only so many ways for a character to show up and say, "HEY! Can I join?"

[Penguinator]

It'd probably be Kassidy, rather than Ferrus, that spoke to him. Or someone else entirely. Doesn't matter to me.

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Huh. I wonder what all that shouting is? Is there a festival here? Wait... No! Is it a battle? Sir Graem, we must go look!"

Audrey says, before running back to the door and outside.

[banthesun]

Kassidy was suprised when the girl grabbed her money, but before she could work out what happened there where screams from outside. Kassidy almost panicked upon hearing the sounds of battle. She'd left the prince outside! What if something happened to him. Rushing outside she was relieved to see that he was presently safe.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyconcerned-2.png?t=1258728056Kassidy: "My lord, please let me protect you!"

Kassidy saw the wyvern riders wheeling in the sky above the town as she rushed towards the walls. Was this war? Would she have to protect Prince Ferrus against an entire army? Kassidy tried to quell her feelings of disease as she headed towards the battle. She was the finest mage in all of Ledeck, and her master had taught her that wyven riders were dumb, and knew little of how to fight magic. She watched them soar above, trying to compare the speed at which they were traving to how fast she could ready a spell. She wasn't sure, but the figures seemed worrying. The fate of Ledeck lay in her hands...

[Altaria87]

"What... was that?"
Skye runs outside and sees the wyverns flying overhead and instinctivly draws his spellbook from under his robes.
"I'm sorry I couldn't finish my errand, Prince, but I have a feeling this falls under my contract!"

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
"Teehee! What a haul!" Luc had gotten just far enough that he thought he could start counting coins, when..(what aje said happened). "What's with the wyverns?" he asked of nobody in particular. "All I know is, I can't take one with my sword.. I'd better get out of here for a while.."

[BenTheJester]

Saina was skipping on the main alley, she was almost right by the tavern when all the comotion happened.

She raise her head to look at the sky...

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6594/shamanportrait.gif
"Oooooh the pretty birds!"

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus watched with horror as the as he riders bolted toward the town, however the fear didn't last long, and was quickly replaced by a slow burning rage. How dare those knaves attack his town, his kingdom, so brazenly. They had made a dreadful mistake this time, and he would bring down the full wrath of the fanged crown upon their treacherous heads.

"I'm sure you will Kassidy." he said as he walked away from the tavern, brandishing his spear, "Come Skye, Kassidy, we'll put them down like the dogs they are." he said as he planted his spear into the ground, and called out over the chaos, "Warriors of Ledeck! This town, and every soul within it for help, defend this ground, and don't let a single one those treacherous swine escape!"

[Shades of Gray]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Huh. I wonder what all that shouting is? Is there a festival here? Wait... No! Is it a battle? Sir Graem, we must go look!"

Audrey says, before running back to the door and outside.

Graem
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/oliver426/Graemnew.png
Graem nodded with concern, and bolted in front of the inn, mounting his horse. He rides in front of Audrey, outstretching a hand. "Judging by your clothes, Lady Audrey, you are a mage, right?" He asks. Before getting an answer however, he continues, "Come with me." If When Audrey takes the hand, He'll pull her onto the horse and ride to Ferrus' location, standing next to his lord.

[aje8]

Map 1 Start!
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-Pre-Start-v3.png
Expect me to put up rest of enemy information into the OOC thread later today or tommorow. For now, you know which enemy is which in your immediate area. All enemy data is now in either the calculator or the third post of the OOC.

[Shades of Gray]

Sir Graem
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/oliver426/Graemnew.png
"I'll guard the bridge, my lord." Graem says to Ferrus, riding off east into the forests.

Graem deploys at H12, and move to K12. He'll Drop Audrey off one space to the left. If we can't start the battle with Audrey rescued, then I will move there and expect Audrey to catch up with her knight.

[Altaria87]

Skye, Monk
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/12/76/15/28/altari11.png (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=327&u=12761528) [I haven't had time to get rid of the Priest bit yet :smallredface:... Pretend it isn't there]
"Can someone, preferably someone who can take a hit, cover me while I take care of these ruffians to the west?"
Skye will then move to H15 and attack the Myrmidon on F15 with his Lightning Tome (the only one he has).
[if no-one wants to move to G15 to finish off the Myrmidon and protect him I'll change the move]

[banthesun]

((I'm assuming that northen village is visitable, so it might be worth gathering up a group of Kassidy, Ferrus and Saina and heading up that way for a spot of bandit slaying? I'd say it's probably best if Vincent helps Skye, having a sword and all. Of course, this might be a bit too risky, so what do you all think? (It's 2am here so I'm probably not thinking straight.)))

[BenTheJester]

As Saina follows the group outside, she sees many angry looking men.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6594/shamanportrait.gif
"Ooooh maybe my pretty effects will make them happier! *giggles*"



Spawn at F10
Move at F13
Attack Myrmidon 1(F15) with Flux


I'm assuming trees cost 2 movements to brigand as well, so Bandit 2 can't attack me

[DrakeRaids]

OOC:
((I'm assuming that northen village is visitable, so it might be worth gathering up a group of Kassidy, Ferrus and Saina and heading up that way for a spot of bandit slaying? I'd say it's probably best if Vincent helps Skye, having a sword and all. Of course, this might be a bit too risky, so what do you all think? (It's 2am here so I'm probably not thinking straight.))

This should work, but those Wyverns would be the problem, I won't be able to protect you guys if they just loop around and pick you off.

[aje8]

OOC:

All red-topped villages give you stuff, the brown topped one is visitable but will only give you information. Wyverns are sorta mini-bosses and won't move until all other enemies are defeated.

Also: We do have an OOC thread for this sorta thing.

[Shades of Gray]

OOC: If this game is anything like the last EoD, then the wyverns won't move until everyone else is dead.

[banthesun]

Kassidy smiled at Prince Ferrus's speech. His confidence seemed to be effective. At least he knew how to address an army.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidymad.png?t=1258846265Kassidy: Let's teach them a lesson.

She tightened her grip on her tome and moved out.

Kassidy starts at G-11 and moves to I-9

[aje8]

OOC:

Oh and:

Graem deploys at H12, and move to K12. He'll Drop Audrey off one space to the left. If we can't start the battle with Audrey rescued, then I will move there and expect Audrey to catch up with her knight.

That's fine. Don't expect to be able to do this for tactical reasons, but because it's consistent with previous actions, it's fine here.

I may do a partial (i.e. run the combats of everyone who's declared a move) update tommorow. Partially because I have plenty of time this weekend and I won't come Monday, and partially because moving all 8 people AND all the enemies all at once is a lot of work..

[DrakeRaids]

As Ferrus moved forward he noticed the little girl following behind them. He cursed himself before turning back, they had no time to spare, they need to get to those villages as soon as possible.

Spawn at H-11, move to I-8

[Kasanip]

Audrey sits behind Graem on his horse.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"This must be a battle... Don't worry Sir Graem, I'll be okay. So... this is it father... I wonder if we'll make as heroic a tale as you did...""

Audrey starts Rescued by Graem, and will wait to be dropped where he wants to drop her~

[Grim ranger]

Vincent sighs.

http://i.imagehost.org/0803/Vincent_portrait.png (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0803/Vincent_portrait)

"Great, I am employed for a minute and already there is trouble. Oh well, back to usual buisness of severing heads then, I suppose."

Vincent starts from G12 and moves to G15, attacking Myrmidon

[aje8]

Player Phase:

Graem moves and drops up Audrey off.

Skye starts from H12 (you didn't post a starting square, but this is the only one one that allows to complete your turn as you stated) and moves to H15. Then the monk attacks the Mymridon on F15
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Skye.png | Skye attacks Mymridon and hits for 8 damage.| Mymridon 1 can't counter | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mymridon.png[/table]

Skye gains 10 exp. (10)
Mymridon 1: 16/16->8/16.

Saina moves and stikes.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Saina.png | Saina attacks Mymridon 1 and hits for a whopping 14 damage.| Mymridon 1 drops to the ground, dead, as the dark magic erodes his life force. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mymridon.png[/table]

Saina gains 31 exp (31)
Mymridon 1: 8/16->0/16.

Kassidy moves.

Vincent charges at the afromentioned Mymridon, only to find him on the ground, killed by dark magic, when he arrives.

Enemy Phase:

Brigand 1, having seen the powerful dark magic, moves to E13 and attacks Saina.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png | Bandit 1 attacks Saina and hits for 7 damage.|Then, the little girl once again strikes a powerful magic blow for 13 damage. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Saina.png[/table]

Saina: 16/16->9/16.
Brigand 1: 21/21->8/21.
Saina gains 10 exp. (41)

Brigand 2, missed the magic entirely, and thus moves to F15 to attack the much more imposing figure of Vincent.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png | The clumsy axeman is unable to hit the skilled Mercanary.| Vincent then easily exploits the opening left by his opponent and slices the bandits head of with a critical. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Vincent.png[/table]

Brigand 2: 21/21->0/21.
Vincent gains 31 exp. (31)

Brigand 5 charges across the bridge at Graem with a scream of primal fury. "ARGHHHHH!"
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png | At the end of his charge, the Brigand slashes at Graem, but is parried by the Knight's blade.|Graem then slashes back for a full 10 damage. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png[/table]

Bandit 5:21/21->11/21
Graem gains 10 exp. (10)

Soldier 1 moves up next to Prince Alexander.
"My lucky day. He's mine!"
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png | Soldier 1 attacks Alexander, but his blow glances off hitting for a mere 2 damage.|Prince Ferrus then responds with a solid 10 damage hit. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png[/table]

Alexander: 24/24->22/24
Soldier 1: 20/20->10/20.
Alexander gains 10 exp. (10)

Sword Knight and another Brigand move up as well, but the rest of the enemies remain stationairy. (They're not all on full-map-chase this time. Be happy about it.)

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-1.png

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)[Thanks to Punguinator for saving me from my rapidly mounting coursework and getting rid of the Priest sprite]
Skye moves to G13 and attacks the Brigand with his Lightning Tome
Skye once again opens his worn spellbook and recites the words of power, ending in his own "Now begone from this world bandit scum!" He then turns to the young girl next to him who had ran into the fight.
"Young child, you should get behind the Prince or the Knight, it isn't safe for you out here"
[If it's ok with everyone, next turn Skye will head to the village, unless anyone wants him somehwere else]

[Penguinator]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
Here. (Where is Luc going to deploy from? And is it turn 3 that he deploys? Also, what is Skye's promotion? Sage?)

[Altaria87]

[Thanks, that saves some time, and being a Monk, Skye will promote to Bishop IIRC, and that question on Luc is a good point, though I presume he's going to pop out of the village in a turn or two]

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/oliver426/Graemnew.png

Graem barely reacted to the brigand's assault. Such a clumsy and undisciplined enemy would be no match for Ledeckian (Ledeckan? Ledeckese?) Steel. He went for another swing.

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.png
Audrey

Audrey had dismounted just as Graem galloped forth through the straggling trees and engaged the bandit in fierce combat. The young mage's eyes lit up as she watched in awe at the hero in front of her fighting nobly and gallantly. It was a terrific display of showmanship, and it took some effort for her to snap away from it. Determined to do her best, Audrey flipped open her tome and ran her hand along the runes before shutting it. As she chanted the words under her breath, she formed a big heart symbol in the air with her arms before completing the gestures.

Audrey will Attack Brigand 5 at L12.

[aje8]

More OOC Matters:


Ledeckian (Ledeckan? Ledeckese?)
............. Ledeck? There is precedent for a country's name being it's adjective



Here. (Where is Luc going to deploy from? And is it turn 3 that he deploys? Also, what is Skye's promotion? Sage?)
Luc will spawn at the village during the other phase (occcurs after enemy phase) of this turn. He will start as an other unit and (presumably) seek out the lord.

[BenTheJester]

Saina takes a strong axe blow from the muscled brigand, but, strangely, she doesn't even flinch, or show any sign of pain.

The wise man's advice goes unheard to the strange child.

Option A - If Skye misses the Bandit
Saina steps out of the woods and as she reads a page from her heavy book she exclaims:

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6594/shamanportrait.gif
"Take that you meanie-head"

(Saina moves to F12 and attacks the Bandit with Flux)


Option 2 - Skye kills the bandit
As Saina sees, the thunder strike down the axe-man, she decides to go back to the village.

[Altaria87]

[Actually, it was I who spoke about the village, but if I kill the Bandit, we'll probably be better served by you visiting it]

[Penguinator]

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3467/spriteskyebishop.png (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyebishop.png/)

Okay, Luc deploys this turn. Seeking the Lord is okay, but I think it would be funnier if he was talked to by a female.. Oh, well.

[aje8]

Okay, Luc deploys this turn. Seeking the Lord is okay, but I think it would be funnier if he was talked to by a female.. Oh, well.
(That's fine. Whoever you want to be your recuitment dialog. It's up to you.)

[Penguinator]

Also, Penguin, unless you really want to visit the village, I can visit it this turn

No, I needed to know about the village in case Luc deploys from it. (I can't visit it, I'm not on the map yet.)

Let's see, at this point, everyone except Audrey is in range. I don't think Luc would be prone to run to talk to Vincent or Graem, and Skye is pretty sketchy. (A thief run up to a monk? Yeah, right.) Lord Ferrus, perhaps. Kassidy is a possibility. And Saina is also a possibility. It's too bad that Audrey isn't in range, I think that one could be funny. At this point, it looks like Ferrus or Kassidy.

Edit: If someone visits the village this turn, will Luc deploy to the space below?

[Grim ranger]

Vincent steps back and nonchlantly swings his sword couple of times, splattering most of the blood on it to grass and swipes the blade on bandit's crude jacket. Well, the part of it that is not soaked in blood anyway.

http://i.imagehost.org/0941/Vincent_portrait.png (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0941/Vincent_portrait)
*in snarktastic tone* "Ah, nothing like being employed again. I am so glad that every time I get hired horde of idiots attack. What in the blazes do the high heavens have against me?"

Vincent moves to I12 and waits.

[banthesun]

Kassidy watched Prince Ferrus trade blows with the soldier. He'd been hit! She couldn't see how bad it was from where she was standing, but it seemed like he was alright. But it was her job to protect him. How would she face him if he got injured under her watch. She stepped forward and prepared a spell.

((Move to J-7 and burn the soldier.))

[DrakeRaids]

If Kas kills the soldier: Ferrus didn't even stop to watch as the soldier went down, trusting Kassidy to cover him as he moved.

If not.. Seeing that the spell had failed Ferrus threw himself at the enemy bandit charging forward with all the force he could muster.

After that Ferrus looked up and saw that they would be going up against to mages next. Hells. Ferrus cursed to himself and prepared to deal with an onslaught of spells by taking cover in the nearby wood.

Move: Moving to K-7, maybe attack a soldier first

[aje8]

After that Ferrus looked up and saw that they would be going up against to mages next. Hells. Ferrus cursed to himself and prepared to deal with an onslaught of spells by taking cover in the nearby wood.

Move: Moving to K-7, maybe attack a soldier first
You can't attack then move in Fire Emblem. Once you attack your move is done unless your mounted. So.... after Kas's attack, if the Soldier is still alive, do you want to move to K7 or attack?

[DrakeRaids]

OOC: If Kas fails I'll stay. Sorry wasn't thinkin

[Penguinator]

Why move into range for the mage to attack when you can stay put?

[DrakeRaids]

The mage won't kill me, and if the Brigand makes a beeline for the village we may not stop him if we don't keep moving.

[Penguinator]

True. Looks like Luc is being recruited by Kassidy.

[aje8]

Update is now in progress. OOC now has all exp and hp data.

[aje8]

Player Phase:

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Skye.png | Skye attacks Brigand 1 and hits for 6 damage.| Brigand 1 can't counter | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]

Brigand 1: 8/21->2/21.
Skye gains 10 exp. (20)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Saina.png | Saina attacks Brigand 1 and hits for 12 damage.| Brigand 1 is dead. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]

Brigand 1: 2/21->0/21.
Saina gains 31 exp. (72)

Vincent moves to I12 and waits.

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png | Graem attacks Brigand 5 and once again hits for 10 damage.| The bleeding and unskilled Brigand 5 cannot hope to hit the Ledeck Knight. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]

Brigand 5: 11/21->1/21.
Graem gains 10 exp. (20)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Audrey.png | Audrey finishes Brigand 5 with an 8 damage hit.| Flawless victory for the Sword Knight/Mage pair | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]

Brigand 5: 1/21->0/21.
Audrey gains 31 exp. (31)

Kassidy moves to J7 and attacks Soldier 1.

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png | Kassidy finishes Brigand 1 with a poweful 12 damage hit.| The dead don't counter. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png[/table]

Kassidy gains 31 exp. (31)

Ferrus moves to K7.

Enemy Phase:

Mounted Knight 1 moves to L12 and attacks.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/MountedKnight-SwordCombat.png | MK 1 strikes a blow for 4 damage.| Not to be outdone, Graem returns with a 6 damage blow. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png[/table]

Mounted Knight 1:21/21->15/21.
Graem gains 10 exp. (30)

Mymridon 2 moves to K6 and attacks Hector Ferrus.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mymridon.png | Myridon 2 attacks Ferrus, but the Prince moves with suprising speed, dodging.| Ferrus returns with a momentous 13 damage hit.| The Mymridon, seeing his opening, goes in for a killing blow, BUT THE CRITICAL DOES 0 DAMAGE. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png[/table]

Mymridon 2: 17/17->4/17.
Ferrus gains 10 exp. (20) I actually considered the idea of giving you some exp for pure win.

Mage 2 moves to N6 and attacks Ferrus again.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png | Mage 2 strikes Ferrus for 8 damage.|Ferrus cannot counter. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png[/table]

Ferrus: 22/24->14/24.
Ferrus gains 1 exp. (21)

Bandit on P10 moves to M12.

Other Phase:
A person dressed in gray, with long pink hair cascading down his face exits the village and spawns at G10. (NOTE: I forgot to put Luc on the map. But just assume he spawned there. Invisibly)

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-2.png

[Altaria87]

"Hey, Mage girl, can you help me kill this Knight so your friend can get that Bandit?"
Skye moves to J12, and casts Lightning at the Sword Knight
Sye flicks through the pages of his spellbook and finds the one he uses against horses, he then sends a flash of light into the mount's eyes while the divine lightning strikes the rider
"I'll be with you in a moment, Prince, looks like you're in trouble."

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey:"Hmmm? Ah, excuse me! I didn't see you standing there. But... I do have a name you know. I'm Audrey! Nice to meet you! I must say I've never seen a priest on the battlefield before. Or well...seen a battlefield. Are you a warrior monk?"

If Skye fails to slay the target cavalier in question, Audrey will blast it. Otherwise she'll wait for Graem to move forward, and come to K12 to attack the bandit with a fireball of love.

[Grim ranger]

Vincent jogs towards Ferrus and mutters to himself. If he wanted to earn his pay (which had not been even discussed of yet), he propably would have to help these naive idiots.

http://h.imagehost.org/0370/Vincent_portrait.png (http://h.imagehost.org/view/0370/Vincent_portrait)
"Try to stay alive! It would be piercing bore if someone ran you through when my pay is still unpaid, your highness."

Vincent moves to I7 and waits

[Penguinator]

I think Luc moves to J7 to talk to Kassidy. If that's what works.

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
Graem winces as he is struck, but shrugs it off. A Ledeckois... Ledecki... Ledeck knight can never be outmatched by a simple bandit! He aims for the neck with his next strike. If he should find that the knight has been killed, he will step forward and attack the next foe.

[BenTheJester]

Even if Saina had just taken the life of two men, she didn't make anything of it and just skipped back to town happily

Move to G9 and Visit

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus spat blood as he tried to steady himself after being hit by the wave of magic. He wouldn't go down yet. His people needed him, and no mere brigand would be the end of him. With a growl he spun forward slamming his lance with deadly force toward the swordsman before him.

"Kassidy!" he yelled as he struck, "Take the mage!"

[banthesun]

Kassidy turned from the still smouldering mercenary corpse to check on Prince Ferrus, but to her dismay he wasn't where she had left him. She quickly looked around, and spotted a different figure slinking across the battlefield. It was the girl who had tried to steal from her before. She must be working for those bandits, sent to distract Kassidy from her task. But now Kassidy had caught her. She didn't waste time preparing a spell, Kassidy decided she could take down this thief barehanded.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidycheering-1.png?t=1259557299Kassidy:"Villian, you wont trick me this time! Hyaaa!"

With her war cry, Kassidy charged at the thief.

-----

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc turned just in time to see the mage coming, and sidestepped his assailant. "Dude, chill!" He somewhat roughly grabbed the young mage by the shoulders, restraining her from attacking again. "I don't have your money, okay? This is all just a big.. misunderstanding. Right?" he tried, unconvincingly. "Look, I don't have your stuff. I'm sorry for jumping you. Okay?"

-----

Kassidy struggled in the thief's grip. She seemed much stronger than Kassidy had expected. This shouldn't be happening, she couldn't be defeated now!

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyyelling-1.png?t=1259556792Kassidy:"Gah! Unhand me! Misunderstanding? You were helping them try to assassinate the prince! You were trying to distract me from my duty! When you let me go I'll fry you to a crisp!"

-----

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
"Fry me with what? I've lifted your tome. Besides, I work alone. These bandits are as much a threat to me as they are to your prince. Why should I help them? And why would I want to kill your precious prince? No, anarchy wouldn't help me. He's not in line for the throne right now, anyway. If I wanted anything from your prince, I would just rob him blind. I don't hurt people if I don't have to."

-----

Kassidy heard Ferrus's voice calling out to her, and turned in the thief's grip. To her dismay she saw the prince fighting not only another soldier, but a hostile mage. He might be a prince, but he was still no match against the wielders of magic.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyyelling-1.png?t=1259556792Kassidy:"Gyaah! Wait up prince! I'm coming!" she yelled towards him before turning back to the thief. "How can you say that when you're keeping me from protecting him? Let me go! I must protect him!"

((Once the buisness with Luc is resolved, Kassidy will move I-5 and attack the mage. If the myrmidon is not dead, she'll stay where she is and finish him.))

[Penguinator]

(Why would Luc be dressed in gray, when his armor is green and blue?)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
"Look, right now, I'm keeping you from hurting me," Luc said, as the mage continued to struggle. "Look, if it means that much to you to protect your precious prince, I'll give your tome back and let you go. Heck, I'll even join you and get rid of these bandits. I don't like competition, and it looks like you guys could use a thief."

[aje8]

OOC: Your map sprite has a gray-ish cloak.

[Penguinator]

Funny, I made it light green.. Whatever.

[banthesun]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyyelling-1.png?t=1259556792Kassidy:"Alright! Alright! Just let me go! But keep you're distance from the prince! I'll be watching you!"

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc muttered to himself, "Funny, I don't think the prince is going to be too pleased to see a thief before he knows that he's on his side. Gah, well. Never could resist a pretty face, could you, Luc? Never could." He sighed as the mage ran out of sight. "Then again, the ones here are taken.. or too young and giggly. What's up with that girl that I saw when I left the village? Strange little one.." He slowly readied his dagger, noting the oncoming mage. "Better hope that you get a fresh face, what with 'Prince Protector' and 'Knightstruck.' And 'Giggly.' I'd hate to think I'd joined a band with all younger women.. Doesn't amount to much fun for me.. Ah, well. The stealing should be good.. We're hitting up 'bandits.'" Luc stood there a moment, thinking. "You know, I've got the strangest feeling in my legs. I can't move. I wonder why. It's like.. there are timed movements, or something.."

[aje8]

Problems with the moves! Luc is trying to move ON TOP OF Kassidy when he talks to her. I tried to bump him over a square to I7, but Vincent wants to move there. So.... I guess Luc is going to end up on J8.

Hope that's ok with everyone.

Update may be delayed until tommorow. My workload mounts as exams loom, though I promise to update tommorow if I can't manage it tonight.

[Penguinator]

Well, it looked like Kassidy was moving first, originally. But, whatever.

[aje8]

Player Phase:

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Skye.png | Skye attacks Mounted Knight 1 and hits for 7 damage.| MK 1 can't counter | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/MountedKnight-SwordCombat.png[/table]

Skye gains 11 exp. (31)
MK 1: 15/21->8/21

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Audrey.png | Audrey attacks Mounted Knight 1 and hits for 10 damage.| MK 1's corspe drops to the ground, burned, cut and lighted? Light cut? | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/MountedKnight-SwordCombat.png[/table]
Audrey gains 31 exp. (62)
Mk 1: 8/21->0/21

Vincent moves to I7 and waits.

Luc moves up next to Kassidy and talks. Luc has been recruitred!

Graem moves up and attacks Bandit 4
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png | Graem attacks Bandit 4 and hits for 10 damage.| Bandit for responds with a solid 6 damage hit. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]
Graem: 18/22->12/22
Bandit 4: 21/21->11/21
Graem gains 10 exp. (40)

Saina visits the village.
An old man appears: "A little girl? Oh no wait.... you're the one who killed those men! Take it! Take it! Don't hurt me........" The man runs off, leaving an Energy Ring in Saina's palm."
(I had a different thing plan, but this is too perfect)

Alexander Ferrus attacks Mymridon 2.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png | ...And promptly proceeds to slice him in half. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mymridon.png[/table]
Mymridon 2: 4/17->0/17.
Alexanders gains 31 exp. (52)

Kassidy moves to I5 and stirkes Mage 2.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png | Kassidy attacks the Mage and hits for 8 damage| The Mage counters with a solid 6 damage hit. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png[/table]
Kass: 18/18->12/18.
Mage 2: 16/16->8/16.
Kassidy gains 10 exp. (41)

Enemy Phase:

Seeing Kassidy falter, the enemy mage attacked her again.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png | Mage 2 attacks Kassidy and hits for 6 damage| Kassidy responds by kindly burning the mage to a crisp. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png[/table]
Kass: 6/18->1/18.
Mage 2: 8/16->0/16.
Kassidy gains 31 exp. (72)

Angry that she had slain his fellow mage, the other enemy mage (Mage 1) charged her:
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png | Mage 1 attacks Kassidy and hits for 5 damage| Kass responds with an 8 damage hit. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png[/table]
Kass: 12/18->6/18.
Mage 1: 17/17->9/17.
Kassidy gains 10 exp. (82)

Bandit 4 attacks Graem again.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png |And proceeds to miss him entirley, blow going wide| Graem responds with a direct hit as the man passes him, reducing the bandit to 1 health.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png[/table]
Bandit 4: 11/21->1/21
Graem gains 10 exp. (50)
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-3.png

[BenTheJester]

Saina smiles as the man gives her the precious item, as usual, she doesn't notice that the man is scared dead of her.

She shouts a sweet:

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6594/shamanportrait.gif
"Thank you sir!"

at the running man.

As she walks out of the village she notices a bunch of people including a particularly colorful girl. As she makes her way towards them, the some cream and herbs coming from under her robes magically make their way to the young girl's wound automatically, while she doesn't even make the slightest move to direct them.

Saina moves to I8 and "uses" a Vulnerary

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"Looks like the Prince has enough aid. I'll help you two then, Audrey and... ?"
Skye moves to K12 and attacks the Bandit.
Skye sees the badly wounded man and ends his life with yet another Divine purge.

[banthesun]

The first blow stung. This was Kassidy's first taste of combat, up against a fellow magic user. Kassidy stared into the woman's eyes as they both prepared their next spell. The woman got her spell of faster, but Kassidy managed to block it with her own spell. The waves of fire met in the center, blasting embers over both combatants. Kassidy focused more energy into the spell, ignoring the tongues of flame striking across her. Suddenly, the opposing mage faltered, and Kassidy's spell washed across her before she had time to scream. Kassidy let out a sigh as she lowered her arms.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyhitfire.png?t=1259650782Kassidy: "Aaaargh!"

Kassidy spun round and fired off another bolt of fire at the man. Her head spun and she dropped to her knees. Her cloak was on fire, and she cast it to the ground. For a moment she light-headedly pondered whether Ferrus was going to replace it, then felt herself stupid.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyinjured.png?t=1259649097Kassidy: "No, not here. Not here. I have so much to do..."

Kassidy fell to the ground, lying on her back. The clouds were drifting in the sky above, and she was almost lost in them. She fumbled for a flask on her belt and drew it out.

-----

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/KassidyFlashback.png?t=1259669212Kassidy: "Let's see; tome, spare robe, shampoo, cloak, socks, compass, perfume. Hmmm, I wonder if I can fit this crystal in somewhere?"

???: "Kass, come here, I've got something to give you."

Kassidy: "Ah! That's where you've been! Hurry up, I'm almost ready to go!"

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/MasterFlashback.png?t=1259669688Vasilik: "Calm yourself Kass, you've got your whole life ahead of you. I've taught you all I can, and I believe you're now ready to make your own destiny. But before you go, I want to give you this. It's a healing potion I prepared. Please keep yourself safe."

Kassidy: "Thank you master. I promise I'll make you proud. I promise!"

-----

Kassidy drunk from the flask, lying bleeding on the field of battle, and almost immediately she felt a strength returning to her body. The potion filled her with a warmth far removed from the fiery blasts of her foes, and soon she would be able to return to the battle.

Kassidy uses a Vulnenary

[Penguinator]

If I can kill the mage in one hit, (before he hits me) I will do so, and move to H5 to attack. If not, I will visit the house on J4.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc saw the mage attacked by more magic users. "Hey, hey! She can't die! She's the only one who knows I'm with the good guys!" As he passed the young mage, he shouted a quick "Don't die!"
Luc ran to attack the mage, silencing him forever. "See that? Don't make me mad. And don't hit women!"

[DrakeRaids]

This was a close thing, they had nearly been broken there, and Kassidy had almost been killed. By his decision to rush ahead. It began to sink in, he had almost killed Kassidy as surely as if he had stabbed her himself. He had to be more careful from now on. Responsibility. He sighed quietly, it was everywhere.

He moved quickly over by the mage, "Kassidy!" said moving over by her while uncorking his Vulnenary and drinking deeply, "You need to fall back for a bit? That was a close thing there."
Ferrus moves to J5 and uses a Vulnenary

[Shades of Gray]

((Skye's lowest on XP. He should move to the forest to kill the bandit. Then I'll move forward to where the bandit was standing and use a vulnerary. Then you move to where I was standing.))

Sir Graem, Ledeckanian...Ledecker... Ledeck Knight

Graem rides forward after the bandit has been slain, and drinks one of three potions he keeps at his belt.

((If Skye misses, I'll attack, then move to the bandit's former location, without using a vulnerary.))

[Kasanip]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"Looks like the Prince has enough aid. I'll help you two then, Audrey and... ?"
Skye moves to K12 and attacks the Bandit.
Skye sees the badly wounded man and ends his life with yet another Divine purge.



http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreystarrport.pngAudrey:"The noble cavalier is Sir Graem, and he is my Knight in Shining Armor."

Audrey responds to Skye, before trotting up onto the bridge at L12, assuming Skye slays the bandit and Graem's move goes as expected.

[Grim ranger]

Well, they seem to be handling themselves

Still running to catch up with the others, Vincent eyes mage and bandit nearby. They are obviously enemies, but it seems to him that most of the group would be there in few seconds and tear them apart anyhow.

If Luc finishes the mage as expected:

http://h.imagehost.org/0267/New_char_portrait.png (http://h.imagehost.org/view/0267/New_char_portrait)
"I guess you guys don't need my help there, so I think I will just go and finish those poor bastards that are coming on other direction."

Vincent moves to K5 and waits


If nobody else manages to kill the mage:

http://h.imagehost.org/0267/New_char_portrait.png (http://h.imagehost.org/view/0267/New_char_portrait)
"It can't be that difficult, for all things holy! Let me show how it's done without flashy magic, fancy flips, cartwheeling or other completely unnecessary moves only an idiot would use."

Vincent moves to F5 and attacks Mage 1

[Penguinator]

(How does Vincent attack without the standard Mercenary "fancy flip?"

[aje8]

Turn 4: Vulnerary Extravaganza!
Player Phase:

Saina moves and uses a Vulnerary.
Saina: 9/16->16/16

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Skye.png | Skye attacks Bandit 4 and hits for 8 damage.| Bandit 4's body is purged by the power of light and disappears.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]
Bandit 4: 1/21->0/21
Skye gains 31 exp. (61)

Kassidy has a flashback then uses a Vulnerary.
Kassidy: 1/18->11/18

Luc moves to H5 and attacks.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Luc.png | In a fit of rage, the nimble theif slits the offending mage's throat.| Mage 1 is dead.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png[/table]
Mage 1: 9/17->0/17.
Luc gains 31 exp. (31)

Ferrus moves to J5 and heals.
14/24->24/24.

Sir Graem moves forward 1 square and uses a Vulnerary.
Graem: 12/22->22/22

Enemy Phase:

Bandit 3 to Wyverns: "DO SOMETHING! We're being steam rolled here!"
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png |Bandit 3 charges at Luc and hits for 8 damage| Luc responds with his own 8 damage hit.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Luc.png[/table]
Luc: 18/18->10/18
Bandit 3: 21/21->13/21
Luc gains 10 exp. (41)

Soilder 3 moves and attack Graem.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png |Soldier 3 hits Graem for 6 damage.| Graem, though outreached, manages to get under Soldier 3's guard for 6 damage.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png[/table]

Graem: 22/22->16/22
Soldier 3: 20/20->14/20
Graem gains 10 exp. (60)

Iascu: "Our peon is right. This isn't working. Wyverns? Move out."
Players: WYVERNS WILL MOVE NEXT TURN! Prepare yourselves.

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-4.png

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.png
Audrey flipped the page in her book and chanted once more the words of ritual, feeding energy into the glyphs across the page. Fly! Like an arrow of love!

Audrey Attacks Soldier at N12 with a Fireball of Passion.

[BenTheJester]

Saina moves closer to where all the action seems to be. She notices the wyverns in the distance

With an happy face she exclaims:

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6594/shamanportrait.gif
"Look! The big birds are coming closer! They look so pretty!"

She raises her head to the sky and her face is adorned with a big, innocent smile, like the one of a child about to receive a greatly anticipated present.

Move to I4 and wait

[Altaria87]

"Still... they keep coming, do not worry Graem and Audrey, the power of justice is on our side!"
Move to M11 and attack the Soldier.
Skye once again flicks through his book, then fires a small ball of concentrated light energy at the Soldier

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc let out a cry as the axe struck his side. "You pansy! Call for help and then attack an innocent woman! How dare you!" He noticed the wyverns moving closer. "If it weren't for your friends, I would stab your eyes out." He then turned and ran for the house, nodding at Kassidy. "All yours, my friend." As he slid up next to the prince he smiled, taking out a flask. "Hey there, big guy. How's it going?" He looked carefully at the flask he had swiped off a drunk back at the tavern. He lifted it to his lips, and a brownish liquid poured out. "Disgusting!" he snarled, putting the flask back in his cloak. "Why can't these stupid medicines taste better?"

Move to J4 and use a vulnerary.

[banthesun]

Kassidy stood up a little shakily, at least everyone seemed concerned. Well, except for that dumb mercenary brute. What was the prince Ferrus thinking when he hired that dolt? She saw the thief fall back and turned her attention to the foe. He wasn't even a magic user. This would be simple.

((Stay in what seems to be a favourite square, and burn the bandit.))

[Grim ranger]

Vincent moves to N3 and visits in case the town can be visited. If not, he moves to H3 and waits.

[Shades of Gray]

If the bandit survives, then Graem will attack it then move north 5 spaces. If he dies, then Graem will rescue Audrey and move north 5 spaces, and drop her one space to the north. If you can't rescue and drop in the same turn, then he will just move north 5 spaces.

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus cursed as the Wyverns approached, they need to finish this quick before things got real bad, real quick. Perhaps he could draw the first two toward him if he took cover int he woods But that may be dangerous if they overwhelmed him....

Shaking his head Ferrus began to dash for the canopy of trees, readying his lance for combat.

Move to G-3

[aje8]

Turn 5:The Ineffective Charge of the Wyverns
Player Phase:

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Audrey.png | Audrey attacks Soldier 3 and hits for 10 damage.| Soldier 3 is unable to counter such a passionate attack.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png[/table]
Soldier 3: 14/20->4/20.
Audrey gains 10 exp. (72)

Saina moves to I4.

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Skye.png | Skye attacks and hits for 8 damage.| Soldier 3 is dead. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png[/table]
Soldier 3: 4/20->0/20.
Skye gains 31 exp. (92)

Luc moves and uses a Vulnerary.
Luc: 10/18->18/18.

Kassidy attacks Bandit 3.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png | Kassidy attacks and hits for 11 damage.| Brigand 3 is far too badly burned to reach Kassidy, much less counter. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png[/table]
Bandit 3: 13/21->2/21.
Kassidy gains 10 exp. (92)

Vincent moves and visits the village.
"Hello sir, what's so urgent that you came charging into our village?"
(Assumning Vincent tells him)
"What? Another raid?! Thanks for your help sir. All we have to give you this, may it strike true."
You got a Steel Sword!

Graem charges up towards Vincent and the village. (But onyl 4 squares. Cause Horesmen take more movement penalty in forests.)

Ferrus moves to G3.

Enemy Phase:
You all see a man dressed in a white robe, with shimmering black runes covering it. As his Wyvern swoops towards Alexander, he jumps off, an armored man behind him immediately taking control of the Wyvern. The Wyvern ends up just out Ferrus's Reach.

Not that he has time to contemplate it...... his plan seems to have wokred for the next Wyvern Rider, also charges at him, but this one reaches him!
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png | Wyvern 2 charges at Ferrus and hits him for 5 damage. Turning and fly away after striking| Ferrus hits him as he flees, a solid hit for 5 damage. The combatants are evenly matched it seems. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png[/table]
Wyvern 2: 20/20->15/20
Alexander Ferrus: 24/24->19/24
Ferrus gains 11 exp. (63)

Wyvern 3 moves.

Brigand 3 charges Kassidy.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Bandit.png | Whatever was in that vulnerary was good stuff. Kass easily sidesteps the Bandits blow| ... And responds by burining him to a crisp. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png[/table]
Bandit 3: 2/21->0/21.
Kassidy gains 31 exp. (Level 2, 23 exp)
Kassidy leveled up! (Flashback Power!)
*Fire Emblem Level up noise*
+1 Hp, +1 Magic, +1 Skl, +1 Defense!
*Ching*Ching*Ching*Ching* (Sound as a sat increases)

Mage 3 moves and attacks Vincent.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png | ..... But it unable to hit the nimble Mercanary|http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Vincent.png[/table]

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-5.png

[BenTheJester]

Saina fails to notice the wyvern right next to her that just attacked her "teammate", but notices that one of them is flying just above the woods up north. She moves into woods and climbs one of the highest tree she can find.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6594/shamanportrait.gif
"The poor thing looks hungry! Don't worry! I'll create some food with my magic to help you!"

As she opens her book, and starts reading, an opaque black flux of energy, coming from seems to be the abyss of the earth rises into the air and flies straight in the wyverns mouth.

Move to I2 and attack Wyvern 1 with Flux

[Penguinator]

Luc can't do much but scratch the wyverns, so he runs to N4 to stab the mage.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
"Grah! They're coming in! I can't take them! I'll have to get out of here!" Luc ran across the bridge, hoping that his "team" could detain the dragons. Since he wasn't yet attached to any of them, Luc could care less about what happened to them. "Blast it! They're everywhere!" Luc shouted, stabbing the mage. "At least I'm advancing while I'm retreating.. Funny how that works."

As he notices the others glaring as he flees, he shouts, "Hey! You can't blame me for running! They'd eat me! You guys can take a hit, or shoot long range! What can I do against those monsters? Steal their souls?"

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"It appears you're quite attached to Graem, Audrey, but he will be fine on his own, let us help our comrades take out these Wyvern Riders."
Move to J12

[Grim ranger]

http://i.imagehost.org/0548/Vincent_portrait.png (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0548/Vincent_portrait)
"A swing and a miss! You can't take even mages seriously these days. Ought to have reconsidered your carreer if you can't hit wall of a palace while being inside it."

Vincent moves to M5 and attacks Mage 3

[Penguinator]

(Hey, Grim. Do you want to hit first, or should I?)

[Shades of Gray]

Graem will move to M5 and attack the mage, then move the rest of his movement West.

If the mage is dead, he'll move there anywhere.

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "I guess we could go help... I think I would only hold Sir Graem back here... Well? Off we go then!"


Audrey moves to J10

[banthesun]

Kassidy looked up as the wyrvens drew near. Their wings made them much faster than her, and she could imagine their lances striking her from behind if she ran. With no other choices she flipped to a new page in her spell book, and tried to prepare a spell before they could reach her.

((Once again, I see no reason to move. I'll burn the H-4 wyvern, I believe bringing it down to 1, for Ferrus to finish.))

[DrakeRaids]

"Whats wrong curs?" Ferrus yelled out toward the Wyverns, "Have you no stomach for steel?"

With grim ferocity Ferrus spun around as soon as the wyvern had fled his lance. The creatures would find no son of Ledeck easy prey! Reversing his lance with enviable skills he spun around quickly despite the apparent weight of his armor and slammed into the adjacent wyvern with as much strength as he could muster.


Staying put, attacking H-4 lizard as well

[aje8]

Turn 6: Fall of the First Wyvern
Player Phase:

Saina moves and sends a burst of dark magic right at the Wyvern's mouth.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Saina.png |But the rider, reacting quickly, pulls his Wyvern behind the trees of the forest, dodging the blow.| The Wyvern, now far away from Saina, cannot counter.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png[/table]
Saina gains 1 exp. (73)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Luc.png |Luc hits the mage, as he retreats, and hits for 11 damage.| But as the nimble theif runs by, the Mage 3 singes his cloak, hitting for 8 damage. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png[/table]
Luc: 18/18->10/18
Mage 3: 16/16->5/16.
Luc gains 10 exp. (51)

Skye moves to J12.

Vincent moves to M5 and attacks Mage 3.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Vincent.png |Vincent, mocking words still on his lips, hits the wounded mage for a whopping 13 damage.| The blow, nearly strong enough to dispatch an unharmed warrior, easily drops the mage. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Mage.png[/table]
Mage 3: 5/16->0/16.
Vincent gains 31 exp. (63)

(Man... Vincent is kicking ass and taking names here. Aje8 is impressed.)

Graem moves to M6 and waits.

(Shades, because of the way Fire Emblem does movement, you have 1 move left after reaching M6. More specifically, forests cost 3 movement for horsemmen and it is tracked upon leaving the square...... you left two forests, ergo, you had 1 move left. I figured you'd rather be on M6 than N6, but if I'm wrong, tell me and I'll retcon it.)

Audrey moves to J10.

Kassidy stays still and burns Wyvern 2.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png |Kass burns the Wyvern to within an inch of it's life, hitting for 13 damage| The Wyvern cannot counter.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png[/table]
Wyvern 2: 15/20->2/20
Kassidy gained 10 exp. (33)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png |As per his own narration, Alexander slams his lance into the Wyvern, silencing it forever.| The Wyvern cannot counter.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png[/table]
Wyvern 2:2/20->0/20.
Alexander gains 33 exp. (96)

Enemy Phase:
Seeing their brethren Wyvern Rider felled by Alexander's lance, the remaining Riders are wary of his skill. Accordingly, they circle round to hit him from the cover of the Forest.

Wyvern 1 moves to H2 and attacks.

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png |The Wyverns's attempted ambush fails as Alexander hears the approach of the Wyvern and dodges out of the way.| Unfortunately, his lithe dodge left Alexander in an unfavorable position, and the resulting attack missed the Wyvern.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png[/table]
Alexander gained 1 exp. (97)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png |Blocked by the hulking body of the first Wyvern, the second Wyvern is unable to get off a successful attack against the Prince.|Alexander bravely stabs at the 2nd beast with his lance, but the blow harmlessly bounces off the tough Wyvern hide.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png[/table]
Alexander gains 1 exp. (98)

The soldier at R1 moves to P4.

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-6.png

[Grim ranger]

As wounded mage was still holding his stabbed side in disbelief, Vincent stepped right in front of him and swung his sword. Three neat strokes finished the man off, blood splattering to uncaring mercenary's face.

http://i.imagehost.org/0463/Vincent_portrait.png (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0463/Vincent_portrait)
"Amateurs. This is no challenge at all. I am insulted by the quality of these opponents. Is this all you have got?"

Vincent then runs forth to engage yet another enemy, silent and stoic as always.

Vincent moves to O4 and attacks the soldier

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"Quickly, Audrey! The prince is in need! And... and Graem will be upset if the prince is in trouble."
Skye then runs with all of his might to get to a place where he can help the Prince, but can't quite get there until he has to stop and catch his breath.
Move to J7

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Huff...huff.. Well, certainly...Mister...Umm...what was your name? I don't believe I ever heard it from you."

Audrey moves to J5

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc shouted as the mage's blast hit him. "This is my only cloak, you lousy.." before he could finish, Vincent stabbed the mage, ending its life. "Oh, that's special. I could've used another notch in my blade." Looking at his still burning cloak, he muttered to himself. "Maybe I'll leave it this way. Who wants to fight someone who's on fire? And who wants to stomp on their ONLY CLOAK?!" Running to the soldier, he slashed at him, shouting, "FACE MY FLAMING FRENZY!" He looked at the mercenary, a strange look on his face, ready for the snarking. "Not one word," Luc said, calmly, "or you're next." (Not that Luc wouldn't get totally owned. Because he probably would.)

Move to P3 to stab the soldier.

[aje8]

@Penguin: 03 is impassable, so you can't reach P3.

[Penguinator]

Luc shouted a quick "You're no fun any more!" up to the heavens as he headed back to the house on J4. He peeked inside the house, asking if he could burgle a few things.

(Unless there's another way to reach the soldier, but I don't think there is one.)

[BenTheJester]

All Saina sees is the wyvern sinking in the forest. So she continues strolling happily in the forest.

At one point, she notices the wyvern far away amongst the trees. She rejoyces at the sight of the majestic beast and waves at it. At this moment, her book opens by itself and 4 balls of dark magic rise around the wyvern and plunge into the beasts body.


Move to G1 and attack Wyvern 1 at H2 with Flux


BTW Aje, you know that Flying units don't get(well not in the games at least) terrain bonuses, right?

(I'm just saying that because you said "they circle round to hit him from the cover of the Forest"

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus moved between the wyverns skillfully, moving between the attacks like little more then a practice bout, his face was blank, almost bored as if the fight meaningless, yet something angry boiled just below the surface. The time for speaking was long past, and so he stepped forward lifting his blade up in an attempt to impale the wretched creature on his spear.

I attack the same wyvern Saina does, before she does, if possible.

[aje8]

BTW Aje, you know that Flying units don't get(well not in the games at least) terrain bonuses, right?

(Oh crap.... you're right. Not only has my narration been wrong, I've been calculating battles as though flying units did get the bonuses. Thanks for reminding me. I will stop giving them terrain bonuses from now on. I won't be doing any ret-conning though.)

[Shades of Gray]

Graem speeds ahead to H4, chasing after his lord.

[banthesun]

Kassidy smiled as Ferrus struck through the burning wyrven, and it fell to the ground. The rest of its legion swirled around the prince, to the point where Kassidy could no longer see him. As one pulled away from the fight she fired another bolt of flame at it, searing the mighty beasts wings.

((H-4, attack wyrven 1 if it's still alive, 3 if it's not))

[aje8]

Turn 7: Iascu's Ultimatum
Player Phase:

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Vincent.png |Vincent charges and attacks the Soldier and hits for 8 damage.| Unlike Vincent's previous opponents, the Soldier is able to hit him. Utilizing the advatnage of reach, he stabs Vincent for 8 damage.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png[/table]
Vincent: 20/20->12/20.
Soldier 2: 19/19->11/19.
Vincent gains 10 exp. (73)

Luc moves to J5 and visits the house.
A middle aged woman comes to the door. "Thank you miss for helping to defend our town. We have little to give you in terms of wealth. So allow me to give you a bit of information: Dark Magic, while powerful, is so called because it has been known to warp and change the very identity of those who use it."

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png | Alexander cooly clashes the Wyvern for 6 damage| The Wyvern's counter attack bounces off Alexander's thick armor. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png[/table]
Wyvern 1: 20/20->14/20.
Alexander gains 11 exp. (Level 2, 9 exp)
Alexander Leveled up!
*Dun nunna nu!* (Fire Emblem Level Up Sound)
+1 Hp, +1 Spd, +1 Luck, +1 Res
*Ching*Ching*Ching*Ching*

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Saina.png | The Wyvern Rider gives Saina a strange look as she waves..... that is until he's hit for a whopping 14 damage!| The Wyvern Rider slumps off his mount, dead, and the wounded beast, now uncontrolled, flys off towards the sea.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png[/table]
Wyvern 1: 14/20->0/20.
Saina gains 33 exp. (Level 2, 6 exp)
Saina Leveled up!
*Dun nunna nu!* (Fire Emblem Level Up Sound)
+1 HP, +1 Mag, +1 Spd
*Ching*Ching*Ching*

(Banthesun, I'm not really sure how you missed Shades post as it's the one right above yours. Regardless, H4 is taken and the 1st Wyvern is dead. Thus, I'm placing you at I3 to attack the 3rd one.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png | Kassidy attacks the Wyvern and hits for 13 damage.| The Wyvern cannot counter.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Wyvern.png[/table]
Kassidy gains 11 exp. (44)
Wyvern 3: 20/20->7/20.

Enemy Phase:
Wyvern 3 moves to C1 and speaks with Iascu: "There are too many of them! Knights, Fighters, Mages, everything! We've no hope of Victory here. I'll retreat, you should come with me."
Iascu: "No, I must carry my mission to the last."
Wyvern 3: "Even if it means your death?"
Iascu: "Yes. The cause must succeed, even if I die."

Wyvern 3 then exits the map, confused and badly burned.

Iascu then shouts, loud enough for most, if not all, of you to hear. (Ok.... maybe Vincent's out of earshot.)
Iascu: "Combatants! Defenders of this town! I have no quarrel with you. My fight is only with the Prince. Surreneder him to me and no more people need die this day."

Soilder at P4 attacks Vincent.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png |Soldier 2 attacks Vincent and hits for 8 damage.|Vincent, getting inside the Soldier's reach, slashes him on the arm for another 8 damage.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Vincent.png[/table]
Vincent: 12/20->4/20.
Soldier 2: 11/19->3/19.
Vincent gains 10 exp. (83)

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-7.png

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"My name's Skye. And right now the prince needs both of us."
Skye, after catching his breath, once again runs towards where the enemy wielder of the Light of Justice is. As he does so he flicks through his spellbook, trying to find the one he uses against other wielders of his art.
Move to the closest space to Icasu that isn't occupied by the turn's end.

[Grim ranger]

Vincent cursed harshly as his blood flowed from two deep wounds on his torso and stepped inside the soldier's guard, grabbing his spear and headbutting the man. Though it cost him nasty bruise on his forehead, the soldier staggered back, his wounds also apparent. Using the opportunity, the mercenary opened his small pouch of vulnerary and downed some.

Vincent uses vulnerary and waits (because he cannot attack)

[Penguinator]

"Ah. Thank you for your knowledge, ma'am." Luc bowed politely, then headed for the forest.
(Move to H1 and wait.)

[BenTheJester]

As everything calms down, Saina resumes her activity of skipping happily in the forest.

Move to F2 and wait.

I most likely won't do anything for the rest of the battle, except maybe increase my support with some characters.

[Kasanip]

Audrey moves to F4 and waits. She looks back and forth between Graem and the apparent monk standing on the shore.

[banthesun]

Kassidy saw a bolt of darkness drag one of the wyrven riders of his mount, before the other turned and fled. It looked like they'd won! All that was left was a bit of mop up. To the north past the forrest stood a man who looked like the enemy tactician. Perhaps he could be made to explain the purpose of this attack. Kassidy ducked through the trees towards him.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyvictorious.pngKassidy: "Haha! That wasn't too hard!"

((F-3, and wait))

[Kasanip]

Audrey looks over as Kassidy, the other mage in the team, runs over to her.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Well met! It's always good to see another magus around. My name is Audrey! I don't suppose you know how we ended up in this, do you?"

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus stepped forward, his armor untarnished and bright, as if newly from forge. With, cold steely eyes he began to approach the monk. The monk that was the source of all this death and terror. He knew how this would end, with that monsters head on a spike. Closing his eyes he let the images replay again and again, the wyverns flying above the gutted ships.

The corpse of the young woman, dead before she even knew why.

"No." He said, looking straight at the Monk, no this was no monk. This was a monster, a dog worth only of death. "No." He said again, louder, his voice echoing across the field. "You brought those monsters here, to kill and pillage. You brought them here to murder these peaceful people without a thought. Without even a care. And now, with your dogs slaughtered around you you dare deny your part and play the role of a brave martyr? You are a snake in a mans form. Spitting and hissing, biting at the dirt, filled with nothing but animosity toward others around you." he ended pausing for a long moment before readying his spear and locking eyes with his foe.

"I don't know why you've come here, and I don't care, but believe me when I say this. All that you shall find is a quick decent into whatever pit awaits your ilk. Now prepare yourself!"

[spoiler]Move to E-3[/spoiler

[banthesun]

Emerging from the trees Kassidy encountered another mage, one of the deffenders of the village. Those villians would have stood no chance against this many wielders of arcane magic.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking1.pngKassidy: "Hi! I'm Kassidy, Prince Alexander's royal bodygaurd. Those fiends probably thought they could attack the town, not realising that we were here to defend it! I guess we'll find out once we interrogate their tactictian."

[Shades of Gray]

Graem moves to F2 and waits.

[aje8]

Turn 8: Boss Fight Preperations
Player Phase:

Vincent uses a vulnerary.
Vincent: 4/20->14/20.

Everybody else moves. (I placed Skye at G5)

Iascu looks at Ferrus with cold eyes, showing now expression as the entire enemy army rallies in front of him. When Ferrus finsihes speaking, Iascu looks straight at him. "A bad leader kills needlessly. A good leader kills never. But a great leader kills when it truly matters. My master is a truly great man and he has decreed that you must die, Prince. It is for the greater good, your martyrship will not be in vain. Now come! Face me in single combat. Do not let your men die needlessly in the face of the great Iascu! When you lie cold on the ground, I will fight no further."

Enemy Phase:
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Soldier.png |Soldier 2 charged Vincent just as the Mercanary finished downing the herbs. unprepared for the attack, Vincent took a vicious 8 damage slash |Vincent may have been greviously injured by the Soldier's attack, but he was still able to muster a final primal attack. And with that last sword blow, the Soldier fell. And he did not get up.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Vincent.png[/table]
Vincent: 14/20->6/20.
Soldier 2: 3/19->0/19.
Vincent gains 31 exp. (Level 2, 14 Exp)
Vincent leveled up!
*Dun nunna nu!* (Fire Emblem Level Up Sound)
+1 Hp, +1 Str, +1 Def
*Ching*Ching*Ching*

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-8.png

[Penguinator]

Head to E1 to stab the boss, whenever, based on a) my health and b) whoever needs experience the most.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc charged the boss, slashing at the monk. "You dirty rat! You dare call yourself a monk? You bring only hatred and fear where you go! You kill for what cause? Who shall benefit from losing their lives? Your death will be painful."

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"You must be one of those religious Monks. They're so self-righteous they don't even use the Light of Justice to kill those who must be. Instead you all just follow your 'higher power'. Well guess what choir boy? You. Are a criminal here, and though your mastery of the Light may overpower mine- I shall ensure my comrades here give you the end you deserve."
Move to G2 and wait.

[DrakeRaids]

The time for speeches was over. With nothing but grim duty on his lips Ferrus charged the Monk, determined to put an end to this for good.

D-2 Staby-staby-staby

[aje8]

(Something to note everybody, Monks come from 2 countries primarily in this world. The Holy Tibian State AND Fillia. Fillian Monks call themselves Lightbearers. I'm totally fine with your characters thinking he's a monk, but I want you guys as players to know that there are 2 possibilities, Monk and Lightbearer. He's given no conclusive evidence 1 way or the other.)

[BenTheJester]

Wait

Don't really need RP here, it'd be the same as before

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Well...I don't know what this is all about, but you're trying to hurt people here and that's wrong. We'll stop you for certain!"

Audrey Moves to d3 and attacks

[banthesun]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidybloodied.png?t=1261828534Kassidy: "Right, let's capture this guy and get it over with."

((E-2 and burn the boss, preferably before Ferrus))

[Grim ranger]

Vincent held his side and fell to one knee as his opponent finally crumbled after repeated sword slashes. Somehow getting back to his feet, the merc limbed over to his fallen, still-barely-alive opponent and stomped on his throat, producing crunching noise and ending the man.

http://f.imagehost.org/0680/Vincent_portrait.png (http://f.imagehost.org/view/0680/Vincent_portrait)
"Some people just don't have the manners to swallow their defeat on their own these days..."

Pressing his side (which was rapidly turning red, making Vincent thankful that he had taken out his shirt) he began to trudge back towards the main fight.

Vincent moves to K5 and waits

[Penguinator]

(Something to note everybody, Monks come from 2 countries primarily in this world. The Holy Tibian State AND Fillia. Fillian Monks call themselves Lightbearers. I'm totally fine with your characters thinking he's a monk, but I want you guys as players to know that there are 2 possibilities, Monk and Lightbearer. He's given no conclusive evidence 1 way or the other.)

(Pfft. Who needs logic?)

[Shades of Gray]

Graem will wait in place, keeping an eye on his lord.

[aje8]

Turn 9: Iascu, Corrupted Light
Player Phase:
Hearing the words of Skye and Audrey, Iascu purses his lips. "Then you cannot be spared. Let it begin."

(I know Kassidy wanted to hit first, but this more dramatic and it doesn't actually matter.)

Iascu too knows the time for words is over. As Ferrus approaches, he simply says, "Die."
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png |Prince Alexander charges at Iascu and grazes his side for 8 damage.|The black runes on Iascu's robe glow with power as he points at Ferrus. Suddenly, wounds simply appear on the Prince, heedless of his thick armor. These injuries deal 9 damage.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Iascu: 25/25->17/25.
Alexaner: 24/25->15/25.
Alexander gains 11 exp. (20)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Kassidy.png |Kassidy conjured a ball of fire and sent it hurtling toward Iascu. While Iascu may have normally been fast enough to dodge the blow, his side injury slowed him down enough to leave him singed for 6 damage.|The light magic weilder's response is the same as before. Wounds simply appear on Kassidy's body. However, his magic is weaker this time, his injuries slowing him down. Kassidy takes a mere 6 damage. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Iascu: 17/25->11/25.
Kassidy: 11/19->5/19.
Kassidy gains 11 exp. (55)

The final person to assualt Iascu is a young girl who so bluntly challenged the robed leader.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Audrey.png |The young girls fireball barley touches Iascu. He brushes it aside as though it irrelevant, taking but 3 damage.|But unfortunatley, his counter attack was weak also. Iascu, pained by his burns and injured side, was unable to focus his magic and deep slashes appeared in the grass next to Audrey, rather than on her. | http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Iascu: 11/25->8/25.
Audrey gains 12 exp. (84)

(Because it RISKS HIS LIFE to attack the boss and because Luc can't finish Iascu except on a critical, I'm going to have him not attack. Sorry if that spoils your RP penguin, but this makes the most sense based on your post and the current situation. If you'd like to retcon this, that's cool just tell me.)

Enemy Phase:
Iascu reaches to his side, wincing in pain as he does so, and pulls out a herbal poulituce which he pours on his burns. It does little for Ferrus's slash however. (Iascu uses a Vulnerary.)
Iascu: 8/25->18/25.

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Reboot1-9.png

[Kasanip]

Audrey attacks the crazy monk again with another fireball.

[Altaria87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1685/spriteskyeportrait.png (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/spriteskyeportrait.png/)
"Stay strong. Justice is on our side."
Skye waits as he still can't scratch the boss

[banthesun]

As the burst of energy hit Kassidy she felt her wounds tearing open again and staggered. This foe was stronger than any of the others she'd faced so far. Perhaps he was too much.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidyinjured.png?t=1262099502Kassidy: "Ah, so you're a fighter. No, ugh, no problem."

((EDIT: Kassidy will only attack if noone's finished him of by the end of turn))

[BenTheJester]

Wait

Yay for ends of battles

[Penguinator]

Well, crap. I suppose next you'll be telling me I should pay attention to my stats. (Well..) Gah. What kind of damage can I deal to this smug jerk? And, if possible, I'll just do last turn's move this turn.

Luc considered that the gashes in Alexander looked quite painful, and decided to swallow his words and unleash them at a better time. (Like, now. Instead of then.)
(Ah. Here you go. Too busy to pull up imageshack for the pic.)
"You dirty rat! You dare call yourself a monk? You bring only hatred and fear where you go! You kill for what cause? Who shall benefit from losing their lives? Your death will be painful." (For the Win! You know, if Iascu is actually breathing by then. Luc can poke at his vital organs if he's still using them. Or just loot his corpse.)

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus lurched back as he felt the magic effect him, grunting in pain. It wouldn't stop him though. At this point little would, this monster would fall. He swore it. By all those he had slaughtered, their would be justice, and he would burn.

With a battle cry he charged again fro another bout with the crazed monk, darting his spear forward with as much strength as he could muster.

Staying in place and cuttin him up. Don't care when my blow lands, as long as it DOES.

[Penguinator]

Okay, Kassidy and Ferrus are both at Level 2. Graem, Audrey, and Luc are not. So, whatever way this works out, the other two should cool it. Glare menacingly at Iascu while your allies level.

[aje8]

Of those charatcers, Luc has the least exp. He also risks death by attack, so why not have him attack last? If you decide to go along with this, know that Luc hits for 5 damage with 96 accuracy. This means, if he attacks last, his chances of death are less than 4%.

[Penguinator]

So, Audrey then Luc or Graem then Luc. Audrey has more Exp than Graem.

[Grim ranger]

Vincent moves to G4 and waits

[aje8]

Turn 10: Iascu's Fall
Player Phase:

(Order of moves here was determined by Penguin's plan.)

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Alexander.png |Prince Alexander charges at Iascu and slashes his leg for 8 damage.|However, once again the vicious magic of the mage strikes for Ferrus 9 damage. Both combatants are gerivously wounded after this confrontation.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Ferrus: 15/25->6/25
Ferrus gains 11 exp. (31)
Iascu: 18/25->10/25.

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Audrey.png |Audrey sends another Fireball careening towards Iascu, but he simply puts his hand up and the fireballl bounces off, dealing but 3 damage.|"You won't escape so easily this time girl.Iascu said as his magic serious harmed Audrey dealing 7 damage.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Audrey: 18/18->11/18.
Audrey gains 12 exp. (96)
Iascu: 10/25->7/25

Graem moves to E1, attacks and moves to E3.
{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Graem.png |The noble Knight Graem charges by Iascu, slashing him as he passes for 6 damage.|Despite the Knights constant motion, Iascu's magic hits Graem for a deadly 10 damage wound.| http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Graem: 22/22->12/12.
Graem gains 12 exp. (72)
Iascu: 7/25-> 1/25

{table="width=100%"]http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Player%20Combat%20Sprites/Luc.png |Luc attack Iascu with all ferocity. Screaming as he charges about the wrongs of the Monk or Lightbearer. Maybe it was his grevious injuries or maybe it was the sheer abandon with whitch Luc threw himself into the assualt, but whatever it was, Iascu was totally unable to defend himself. A moment later, the villanous mage fell to the ground, dead. Luc CRITICALS dealing Iascu 15 damage.|http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac89/aje8/Enemy%20Combat%20Sprites/Iascu.png[/table]
Iascu: 1/25-> -14/25
Luc gains 67 exp. (Level 2, 18 exp)
Luc leveled up!
+1 Hp, +1 Str, +1 Skl, +1 Spd, +1 Luck
*Ching*Ching*Ching*Ching*Ching*

Chapter 1 Over. Victory for Ferrus's team.

[Altaria87]

Skye sees Luc's deadly attack and says, elated:
"Good job, my friend, that is one less blotch on the worl'd purity. May I ask you your name?"
After that he walks over to Ferrus.
"Well, it appears the threat of the Dark Arts are much more real, so it does appear I'll have to stick close to you, my Prince."

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Dropping the enemy, Luc whiped the blood from his blade, then sheathed it. "That's how it's done." Luc answered the monk's question in a surprisingly manly voice. "Name's Luc. What's yours?" Forgetting that none of the people around him knew his true gender, Luc didn't try masking his voice. (He's gonna have a lot of explaining to do..)

[Grim ranger]

Vincent walked to the scene slightly more steadily than before, though still pressing his side. Blood seeped between his fingers and dripped to the ground, though this did nothing to change his usual stony look. His face was half-covered with splattered blood, resembling crude warpaint and making his emotionless face seem slightly unsettling. Cleaning and sheathing his sword, the merc straightened himself.

http://i.imagehost.org/0753/Vincent_portrait.png (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0753/Vincent_portrait)
"Vincent reporting in. Enemy is decimated on the other side of the battlefield. No casualities, but minor injuries sustained."

He then took a long look at the dead Iascu and shrugged.

"So, we are killing priests now? It's cool, but don't forget my pay. Othervice no higher powers will save you from ME. As long as that side is in order, we will get along fabulously, your highness."

Vincent stepped forward and nonchlantly took cape from fallen man, systematically going through his corpse for any items of value.

[aje8]

Technically he was wearing a robe, no cape.

Regardless, you find some money (not particularly much) on his person as well as a map showing the world. Finally, there is a crumpled piece of paper.

The paper reads:

To My loyal Iascu,
I have an important mission for you. The Prince of Ledeck must die. He may not be a most evil villian and his death is a remorseful course of action. However, that does not make it any less needed. You will likley need to hire some additional forces as he will not be unguarded.
-T

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus took a deep breath and pushed himself up. It was over at last, thank the heavens, yet still, why had the monk attacked like that? Among the crown he was relatively unimportant, what would his death at the hand of common bandits incur?

"Your right Skye, we may have dark times ahead. And those attacks went right through me. Is there any way we can treat my armor or some training you can devise? I can't have myself falling apart everytime a mage rears its head."

Ferrus agreed as we walked toward the merc with a mouth.

"That priest was the leader of this assault. See if you can find anything that will identify what group he was affiliated with. His spellbook might help there. I want to know who caused this Vincent. As for your pay, I'll handle that when we get back to the village."

[Altaria87]

"I'll do what I can with your armour once we get back to the village, but I can't make any promises, I'm not that experienced yet, the best I can guarentee is basic cover if we ever do run into a wielder of Shadow."
"Also, Happy New Years! Wait... Why did I get the sudden compulsion to say that?"

[Penguinator]

Luc looked around the sorry bunch he had just made himself a part of. "New Years? What planet are you from?" Taking a stab at Sir Snarkalot, Luc casually noted, "He's not a priest. Do you see a staff anywhere?" Realizing that he still lacked actual names for most of this lot, he went towards the monk. "What's your name, anyway?"

[banthesun]

Kassidy watched as her comrades tore the foe to pieces, before falling to her knees. After a few seconds of rest she stood up again

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking1.png?t=1262321840Kassidy: "Ha! Looks like we stopped him!"

Pulling a flask of water from her belt Kassidy began to bathe her wounds. Her injuries were not serious enough to merit further use of her master's potion, she could let them heal over time. She walked over and looked over the man's corpse.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking2.pngKassidy: "Ha, why was a lightbearer working as a merc. Does anyone even choose to use that magic?" She paused for a while, examining the corpse, then continued, "Eh, enough about him, we beat him anyway."

[Kasanip]

*SPOILERED FOR LENGTH!*

A solitary, familiar looking girl runs out of the town and towards the remnants of the battlefield.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "*Huff* *huff* Oh...

...

great.

Late again...Fate always is against me! *Huff* *Huff*

Excuse me!"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Ah! Cassandra! It's you! I'm happy to see you! Say, can you heal wounds? Some of these nice- err...dangerous people- seem to be in need of healing."

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "*Huff* Oh no...Not you again... But, you're alive...so I *huff* guess things didn't fair to poorly...*huff*"


Audrey scampers over to Sir Graem and gently pats the horse's side as she turns back to Cassandra.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Not at all! And Cassandra! Look! You were right!."

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "...about the attack? Of course I was!"

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "No silly! That other thing."

She whispers conspiratorially.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "...

Oh, of course. Naturally. Excuse me for a second miss Audrey."

Cassandra turns to the rest of the team.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "It looks like everyone else survived. It's good to see you alive, milord."

[Grim ranger]

Vincent finished his search and handed the piece of paper to Ferrus, along with Iascu's coin purse.

http://i.imagehost.org/0416/Vincent_portrait.png (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0416/Vincent_portrait)
"These are all he had. That paper is quite interesting... it seems you have made some powerful enemies, highness."

Small grimace formed on the mercenary's face and he started to walk towards the water. His wounds felt bad...worse than any in a while. Pausing only to bow his head respectfully to Skye, he walked to the water to wash the blood off himself.

[Altaria87]

Skye nods to Vincent as he wlaks past then turns to Luc to say "My name's Skye." He then walks over to the dead Monk's body, saying to himself "He may have been evil, but he deserves a proper burial."
He once again opens his book, flicks through the pages, then says an incantation aloud, rays of light then cut a deep cuboid shaped hole in the ground, he then says to the party at large "Let me know when you're odne with the body so I can lay the fiend to rest."

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc stared in disbelief. "Skye? Your name is Skye?! Airhead! I love it!" After seeing the monk's brow furrow, he smiled widely. "Everybody gets a demeaning nickname in my book."

..Luc looked down to see a small hand on his robe. A young girl, the one he had earlier dubbed "Giggly," was tugging on his robe.

"What happened to the pretty birds?" she asked him.

Luc looked around a bit. "Pretty.. birds?" Looking in the direction she pointed, he saw the fallen wyverns. This girl.. did she not understand what had happened? "Err.. well.. they're sleeping. They aren't waking up any time soon, either."

"Oh. I wanted them to see my pretty colors!"

Luc saw a small flare of dark magic alight from her finger. This girl was a lot scarier than she looked.

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus nodded as he took the paper, examining the note closely. It answered no questions, they knew not who this "T" was, and the monk wasn't going to be telling them anytime soon.

"You may bury him now Skye, if you wish. I'm just as happy to leave him for the crows, but its your choice. I'm going to head back to town and dispatch a messenger to my father, whoever did this might make another attempt, on someone else." He finished.

"And you must be the local Seer," Ferrus said, "I am Alexander Ferrus, thought I suppose you already know that. Is there anything I can help you with? Otherwise you should head back to the town, there could still be some enemies left around here, and you don't want to be hurt."

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "Er... Well, let me introduce myself. My name is Cassandra, and while I may be something like a 'seer' here, there is some considerable amount of danger for you, milord, and this...company."

She shot a weird glance at the others, and pursed her lips.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "Honestly there lies a lot more trouble for you in the future, sir, and I would rather that it not haunt my dreams. Even if I was to stay here, I would still have them. But..I'd rather be in a position to do something about it, even if that is to just warn you of some ill breeze coming. I can preform auguries, foretell bad weather, and warn you if danger approaches."

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Well, I think that is an excellent idea my lord! Let's have her come along!"

Audrey spoke up, a big smile on her face. Cassandra's eyebrow twitched slightly.

[Altaria87]

Skye stood over the Monk's grave, a scowl on his face as he looked down at the body.
"This is only a matter of tradition, fiend. This is in no way a sign of respect, and I hope the worms feast on your organs."
He spat on the copses face then once again said the incantation, the Earth that had been cut away returned and filled the hole.
He then strolled over to where the Prince was conversing with the seer.
"I also think having a Diviner on our side would be beneficial."

[banthesun]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidymad1.pngKassidy: "Gyaaahh! Look at my outift, my cloak is completely ruined! This is so irritating! Argh!"

At that point Kassidy heard the thief from before talking to a young girl, she turned her attention to the thief.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidymad1.pngKassidy: "You! Time to make up for stealing my money. I need a new cloak, so you're taking me shopping!"

When Kassidy spotted the dark energy the girl was wielding, the buisness with the thief was completely forgotten.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking2.png?t=1262613506Kassidy: "Wow! You're a practictioner of Elder Magic, little girl? Cool!"

[Penguinator]

Saina stood there a moment, unsure of how to respond. "Magic? Oh! My pretty colors! Do you want to see some?"

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc eyed the girl. Did she understand the power she wielded? He looked back to the young mage. "Yes, sorry. Err, I need a new cloak of my own. It got singed. Just let me.. acquire some money first. Then we can go shopping. Wherever you like. Just.. uh.. give me a price estimate, so I can get enough."

[banthesun]

Pleased by the lady's readiness to help, Kassidy continued.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking2.png?t=1262687174Kassidy: "Well, I do like silk, but I don't know if this town would have any. Probably best to get thirty or fourty, that should cover it."

[Grim ranger]

Vincent returned from the edge of water, having washed the blood away from his skin and hair. Sitting down with slight grunt, the mercenary took out some string and needle, and began to sew his wounds shut. The three nasty spear-wounds were deep and painful, but not immidiately life-threatening.

http://f.imagehost.org/0486/Vincent_portrait.png (http://f.imagehost.org/view/0486/Vincent_portrait)
"I thought that we did not really have time to go shopping... prince to protect, people to kill, and so on. Heck, every idiotic story about great adventure featuring gallant knights, beautiful princesses and terrible dragons starts like this! I suddenly have a feeling that I am going to vomit before this tale reaches it's end."

Cutting the string, Vincent finished with first wound and moved to the next, pulling the needle through the skin with practiced movements.

"But I will go where his highness tells me to go... I like the prospect of good pay and three meals a day. So you are going to have put up with me, gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen who dress like ladies."

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc was out of Vincent's earshot, already scurrying off to loot the corpses of the bandits. Unsurprisingly, there was a fair wield. However, it wasn't quite enough to cover both cloaks. "Hrm. If I want I knew one, I'll just have to wait. I want to make a good impression here, I didn't start off on the right foot." He returned, giving the money to the mage. "Here. I hope this is enough."

[banthesun]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidymad1.png?t=1262789974Kassidy: "Bah! There's always time for shopping! Well, as long as there's a shop nearby I guess. I guess there wouldn't be time if the nearest shop was three days ride away. But the point is that we have to do other things then just fighting people! We have to have some fun!"

Kassidy saw the thief returning with some money and smiled.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking2.png?t=1262790430Kassidy: "Thanks, that should be enough. Normally Prince Alexander pays for stuff like this."

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc realized that he may be traveling with these guys for a while. They weren't half bad, and he could steal things from thugs without getting in trouble. "So, how long have you worked with the prince?" he asked the mage.

[Altaria87]

Skye walks up to Ferrus and says:
"Well then, my Prince, I suggest we return to town, then make our next move."

[Penguinator]

I'm making an attempt to post in color. Perhaps it won't work.

Okay, that works. Somebody give me the "name" of a color (for the [COLOR=] input) that I can use for Luc, please. Something pink. (Putting "Pink" made it unreadable for me.)

[Kasanip]

I generally use this site to pick a color =) (http://ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html)

[Penguinator]

Let's see this color..

I'm afraid I don't understand, Kasanip.

..I guess I'll use magenta for the time being.

..Okay. Luc's ramblings, now in color.

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus nodded, "Yes. Everyone lets head back to town, we should dispatch a messenger to my father, he should know of these... troubling tidings." He said as he began to to move slowly back to town, "We should rest then investigate this further, and perhaps out little seer can be of help as well."

[banthesun]

Taking the thief's question as a cue, Kassidy launched into a spiel as they walked.

((Pretty much everything below is Kassidy blabbering, I'd feel bad if anybody read this thinking it was important.))

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidytalking2.png?t=1262790430Kassidy: "About three years now, though I've only been serving as Prince Alexander's bodygaurd since less than a year ago. It's a good position, fitting for one of my talents of course, but Prince Alexander is out of the castle too much. I have to pack up my stuff, then the servants leave half of it behind, not to mention all the time I wasting when I could be socialising with the upper classes. Not that they have any real basis for rule of course, but they're good company for a woman like me. Of course, I'm always being called off on silly little errands, people always seem to have a need for skilled a practitioner of the magical arts. It's not like they even show proper respect for my powers anyway!"

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
All Luc could manage was a small, "I see," in response to the mage.

[Grim ranger]

Vincent walked with the rest of the group, his mood growing more irritated by the minute when Cassidy blabbered away. The momentary joy of combat had subsided rather quickly, outweighted by his annoyance towards his new "compatriots".

http://f.imagehost.org/0685/Vincent_portrait.png (http://f.imagehost.org/view/0685/Vincent_portrait)

"Look, I am sure you are very exited on the prospect of travelling with mr. shinyarmour here, but I am starting to have a headache. So if you would please shut up for a while? I bet you will get many, many a chance to run your mouth when we get on the road proper, and I am using this chance I have to enjoy momentary peace and quiet."

Clearly, the mercenary was not in good mood. Well, in little more cranky than usual.

"And besides, you are just a little girl. Who on their right mind lets you on the battlefield? The prince is either mad to recruit you or he too thinks he is doing world a favour by keeping you on the move and not in one place where you could drive more good men to apathy with endless blabbering."

Yes, he was definitely not having a good day.

[Penguinator]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8450/spritelucportrait.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/spritelucportrait.png/)
Luc could see that this mercenary was going to be obnoxious. Of course, with his line of work, he was used to obnoxious people. You just had to beat them at their own game, whatever that happened to be. In this case, it was snarking. "So tell me," he asked the mercenary, "were you born this rude or did you have to work at it?"

[Grim ranger]

http://i.imagehost.org/0116/vincent.jpg (http://i.imagehost.org/download/0116/vincent)

"Oh, I have worked hard to bring some sense to endless horde of freaks, fools and felons who constantly test my mettle, wit, strenght and most of all, patience! I see that you could still do with some of that sense, prefertably implemented with subtle gesture of my fist to your face."

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Ah, well that wasn't very nice! We should all try to get along if we will be traveling together for some time!"

Audrey says with coy smile. She curtsies

"But I suppose we have not been introduced! My name is Audrey, an adventurer from...well, from around here. Pleased to meet you!"

[banthesun]

Kassidy turned at the mercenary's outburst. She glared at him, shaking with rage. For a few seconds she stared pure daggers at him, before turning and storming off towards the town.

[DrakeRaids]

Ferrus watched her storm away while rubbing his temples. "Well this is wonderful." Now Kassidy would be in a mood the rest of the day as well, hells they WON didn't they? They won. Why was everyone so angry! Now he was getting pissed too. This was perfect. And it looked like it was coming to a crescendo, mocking Ferrus had no problem with. If he wanted to flaunt his lack of social skills that was his prerogative.

Blatantly threatening a woman, and one who had helped them protect innocents, was not.

"Vincent. Shut up. Now. Because I'm certain I didn't just hear you threaten any of the people who just helped save this place, otherwise I'm going to have to find someone to carry you back to town, because you sure as hell won't be walking."

[Grim ranger]

Vincent froze in place for moment as if he had been punched in the gut without warning. The wish to beat the hell out of everyone present and the prospect of good pay clashed for a moment in his mind, and mercenary's eye got nervous tick. Turning back to Prince, he made his face unreadable as slab of stone and cast long look at everyone present. Immidiately afterwards he tugged his headband lower, shadowing his eyes, and stormed off towards the town. Knowing Vincent, he would not speak for a long time after the incident, unless he was paid for it, or ordered to do so by ferrus himself.

[Shades of Gray]

Graem
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Graem nodded, leading his horse by the reins back toward the village. He had stayed silent the entire time, the sign of a bodyguard, but was prepared to strike if someone so much as spat at his lord.

He stood near Alexander, and was remaining ever vigilant for signs of any attack.

[Penguinator]

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Luc stood there, taking the verbal assault. While he was used to unfounded threats and windbags, he had taken the occasional threat from someone he knew could, and would kill him, given the chance. This was one of the latter. Luc didn't care, however. He wasn't going to just roll over and die, but for the moment, the threat left him unfazed. He could fend for himself, and he wasn't going to take insults from the mercenary's kind. He mumbled to himself, "That guy's got less manners than the backside of a mule. Why did I choose to travel with these guys?" (Ooh, I can't wait to see Vincent's support conversations.)

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Oh my... Well, that was unexpected. I know! I'll go talk to Kassidy. She'll listen to another girl, and especially one who knows the magic arts! Cassandra, I guess that leaves you to talk to the mercenary - Vincent, I think his name was."

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra: "N-No! Absolutely not! I refuse! Do you think he'd listen to me? I can't get you to even hear-

...

And she left, just like that. *Sigh* Milord, we should really be moving on our way."

[Penguinator]

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Luc strolled over to Cassandra, making sure Vincent was out of earshot. "So, you. Seer. You can see the future, right? What are the chances of that one gutting me in my sleep?"

[Altaria87]

Luckily for Vincent's continued health, Skye remains blissfully oblvious to the argument as he sits on a rock, engrossed in his spellbook.

[Kasanip]

Cassandra gives Luc a look that borders on disgust, but more just flat out exhausted exasperation (they look similar).

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/cass_portfrzd2.pngCassandra:"Don't worry. You actually have a much greater chance of being skewered on a spear."

Meanwhile, Audrey catches up with Kassidy...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Excuse me! Miss Kassidy! Please stop for a minute, I'd like a word with you?"

[DrakeRaids]

When Ferrus arrived at the village the first thing he did was requisition a messenger to bear news to his father, that being the upmost concern at the moment. He didn't want any of his family blindsided by a similar attack. Well, maybe one. But that was insubstantial. Sighing he began to scribble a short note before handing it to the messenger.

Father, been attack outside Portland, not bandits, specifically after me, might come after rest of the family, possibly assassins, cause unknown, investigating further, awaiting news.


It was concise and too the point, he was never fond of the overly flowery letters anyway, but, he noted with a slight smile, it looked more like a military dispatch then a message to his father. He quickly added a "your son, then signed his name at the bottom.

[Altaria87]

Skye slowly walks into town, looking back to see if those who had aided in the battle would follow.

[Grim ranger]

Vincent marched back to the inn in dark mood and proceeded use his last remaining funds to buy pretty much all more potent drinks the place had to offer. He somehow felt he would be needing every single one of them along for the travel merely to quell his headache. The drinks, along with his weapons, spare clothes and bedroll, made for quite small package, carried in slingbag and backpack. His iron sword was carried on his belt, while the new, steely one was strapped to his backpack. Having completed his packing, he returned to prince, still keeping his distance and leaning on the wall in shadowy corner.

[banthesun]

Kassidy turned when Audrey addressed her.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidycrying1.pngKassidy: "What!" she snapped.

[Penguinator]

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Luc was back in the town. He wasn't sure quite what to do with himself. Everywhere he looked, people seemed suspicious. He couldn't pick any pockets without a fight breaking out. Seeing as he had just finished one, he wasn't ready for another just yet. Tensions were high among the townsfolk. Why would anyone attack them, they wondered. Sensing this, Luc headed off into a quiet part of town, to be with himself for a while.

[Kasanip]

Audrey looks a little surprised, but forges on nonetheless...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Ah...Well, sorry to interrupt you. I just wanted to say that I think you are an excellent mage, and as a fellow lady and practitioner of the magical arts, I'm happy to be able to meet and work together with you. The mercenary fellow is a sourlout."

[banthesun]

On the mention of that damn mercenary Kassidy lashed out, crying angrily.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidycrying1.pngKassidy: "That bastard! How dare he talk to me like that, he should learn his place! He has no damn idea what he's talking about! Well screw him!"

Kassidy started as she finally picked up on Audrey's words, and stumbled slightly.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidysuprised1.pngKassidy: "Oh! Uh, thanks," she mumbled.

[Kasanip]

The amicable girl just smiles.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreypointport.pngAudrey:"No problem. If you ever need to rave and rant, you can come to me. We mage-girls should stick together afterall. Do you need a vulnerary by chance? I can help if you want..."

[Penguinator]

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Luc stared at the ceiling of the shack. With gaping holes in the ceiling, he was able to see the clouds. "What have I gotten myself into?"

[banthesun]

Kassidy wipes her eyes and replies

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidymad1.pngKassidy: "Thanks, but I had some of my master's potion, it'll take some time to work, but I should be fine."

She pauses for a moment, and smiles.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/banthesun/Kassidysmiling1.pngKassidy: "I'm glad there's someone else here who understands the importance of magic."

[Kasanip]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "Well of course! I am excited too. Perhaps we will be able to help each other learn more. I must confess I do not have so much training in the magical ways... I learned all I have from my mother."

She claps her hands.

Audrey looks a little surprised, but forges on nonetheless...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/NJkokoro09/Fire%20Emblem%20Related/audreymagport.pngAudrey: "But that's a story for another time! Come, let's return to our lord for now, okay?"