Sitting in a ditative state with both her hands over the fire, Ilea kept an ear out for anything that might attack the group. After roasting and eating so of the at...a lot of the at, the group had shared so stories for a while before calling it a day. Ilea had offered to take the first, second and third watch of the night, still trying to learn sothing from burning herself.
I should at least get an award for being stubborn or sothing... the wounds healed as they were created. Her tough skin and heat resistance slowly made it hard for the fire to harm her. Six hours of this earned her another four levels of heat resistance and a new general skill called pain tolerance.
ding You have learned the skill General: Pain Tolerance lvl 1
Being a bit of a masochist, you have learned to ignore so of the pain. No, only physical pain. Youre feeling a little more numb towards pain but careful...the damage is still being done!
She wouldve earned that skill much earlier in her ti on Elos but her passive skill Body of Azarinth increased her pain tolerance by a lot already, causing the normal tolerance skill to be much harder for her to achieve. Waking up Oliver who volunteered for the fourth and last watch of the night, Ilea finally lied down. She only woke up four hours later, the others laughing while so more at was roasting over the fire.
I really really am eating too much at...arent there plant monsters here? sitting up with her hair disheveled she asked Where are the salad monsters? the group stared at her and laughed even louder.
Back in the tunnels the group continued to map out the once mine now dungeon. No enemies crossed them as they made their way past the tunnels they had already explored. They dont roam as much as I thought they would... Ilea comnted after hours of not encountering anything.
Its a new dungeon, although they breed more and faster it takes so ti to fill a massive mine like this. Though I have to agree...there are still not enough here. Oliver agreed. The day passed as the group mapped out more and more, trying to get higher and higher.
They encountered stalker hounds five tis that day but with much more ti in between the fights than the day before and only groups of two or three. The now more coordinated team took care of the enemies with little effort.
At least Ilea thought so. They complain about the difficulty of the fights...barely any of them get wounded more than once in a fight anymore. Wheres the adventuring spirit? grumbling a bit to herself, Ilea kept burning her hand but the fire was barely doing anything to her anymore. Her Reconstruction skill earned another level though as she continually only healed her hand. Fighting monsters of double her level also earned Ilea a lot of experience. Not as much as if she were fighting them alone but comparing to a more cautious adventurer she was rising at a very fast pace.
ding Azarinth Healer has reached level 49. 5 Stat points awarded.
A couple hours and two small fights against stalker hounds later the group entered a big cavern. More importantly though it was bright in there, the fire they brought was barely improving their sight anymore.
I think we finally found another exit... Aaron comnted but the sound of fighting made the group tense up imdiately. Coming into the room they saw seven stalker hounds facing off an equal number of n.
Not n...
[Undead warrior lvl ??]
Watching the fight, the undead were slow but sohow werent being overwheld. Not responding to any of the wounds they received, they traded blows with the hounds who didnt have the luxury of being unfeeling.
What does that...why are there undead here? Geronimo said.
Hey guys I have an idea...they fight each other and are distracted...lets do a surprise attack alright? the others just stared at Ilea with a mix of surprise, anger and confusion.
Are you mad? There are over ten enemies there, we struggled against five! Oliver said.
Plus were pretty hidden here...well just wait until theyre done and then get out of here...maybe finish the rest if they see us. Ilea just shook her head.
I wont let this opportunity get away...Ill teleport away if I get into danger. You guys dont owe anything and youll still be hidden. If anything Ill make getting out of here easier for you. Once out you shouldnt have a problem getting back right? getting no answer from the group, she took it as a yes.
Turning around Ilea imdiately blinked to the stalker hound she deed most injured. Her analysis was confird as its head exploded in a red shower of brains and bones as her leg hit from above. Now Blinking behind the undead she carefully looked for one with a lot of injuries. Not able to make out an obvious target, she ran to the Undead most separated from the others.
If they dont feel pain...Ill just have to incapacitate them... a kick to the undeads knee broke through. Landing on top of its back, Ilea proceeded to punch on its skull. After seven punches she heard a crack. Another five and the skull gave in with a wet squelch.
Ew thats disgusting... Blinking back she shook the rotten flesh from her hands. So of the monsters turned to her after she had killed one of each group.
Haha youre as stupid as expected... her smile was widening even more as the ones not distracted by her fall onto the monsters turned towards the healer.
Chaos... getting into a stance, the faintly glowing healer vanished again. Only to appear at the side of the battle, sending an already wounded hound flying with a kick. Following the monster she quickly finished it with so more kicks and the help of the stone wall.
Eleven to go... eager for more she looked towards the fight More like eight...damn dont kill my experience! three of the hounds were killed by the undead, not able to handle the unfeeling monsters.
Ilea appeared behind the line of undead and broke several of their legs. Finishing one that didnt have a hound as an imdiate opponent with ten blows to the head too quick for the single undead to offer any real resistance, she turned only to find a blade abruptly impaling her. Fuck.. kicking at the new undead before her, she released herself from the blade and Blinked away.
Falling to one knee she held the bleeding wound in her stomach. Grimacing from the pain, all her healing efforts went towards the wound, the gash slowly closing. Half a minute passed before the bleeding stopped.
That took nearly a third of my health...guess thats the level difference. the frown on her face that the others, waiting at a safe distance, interpreted as a realization of her mortality and frailty was but annoyance that in the ti she had lost, another three creatures fell in the fight.
Stupid... getting back into the fight Ilea took more care at watching all around her. She still received two more cuts and a bite to the shin in the fight but managed to finish the remaining four enemies.
The noise in the cavern ceased as Ilea repeatedly stomped on the Undead that had managed to gut her. You stomp stupid stomp fucker stomp. The rib cage gave way to the powerful blows.
Well that was...sothing. Oliver said from the side.
Fucking amazing...are you looking for so fun later? Geronimo said Id love to be ravaged like that...well not literally... he looked at her with hungry eyes tinged with a little fear.
Its been a while actually. Ill first have to check sothing though before I get a drink with you. winking at the warrior Ilea gathered the rusty swords of the undead and started skinning the hounds Dont want to get fantasy aids after all...
ding You have killed [Stalker Hound] x3. For killing an adversary 50 or more levels above your own you receive bonus experience.
ding You have killed [Undead warrior] x6. For killing an adversary 50 or more levels above your own you receive bonus experience.
ding Azarinth Healer has reached level 50. 5 Stat points awarded.
You have learned the skill Active: Azarinth Sphere lvl 1
Perceive everything in a sphere around you while this skill is activated. The higher the level the further the sphere reaches.
Category: Aura Perception Aura
For reaching level 50 in Azarinth Healer and having five class specific skills in the second tier you have learned the skill
Passive: Azarinth Perception lvl 1:
Increases your perception and reflexes while fighting. To keep up with your faster moving body a healer of Azarinth has to be able to control it.
Category: Body Enhancent
ding Azarinth Healer has reached level 51. 5 Stat points awarded.
ding Azarinth Healer has reached level 52. 5 Stat points awarded.
ding Azarinth Healer has reached level 53. 5 Stat points awarded.
ding Azarinth Healer has reached level 54. 5 Stat points awarded.
ding Destruction reaches 2nd lvl 18
ding Blink reaches 2nd lvl 11
ding State of Azarinth reaches 2nd lvl 15
ding Azarinth Fighting reaches 2nd lvl 17
Hah, thats more like it grinning at the ssages, Ilea continued to skin the hounds And finally so new skills! They seem amazing already, cant wait to fight again. So of the others had started to help her skin the hounds.
The exit is here! Aaron shouted from a little further down the cavern.
Were pretty high up though. approaching the group he looked warily at the corpses. Well have to report the undead. Ive never heard of any dungeons with both any kind of hounds and undead. Finishing up they stored the skins and swords in so old backpacks they had found in one of the miner shacks on the way there.
You guys dont have to carry that stuff, dont worry. Trying to take the backpacks from the others, they refused.
I honestly dont know if wed survived this whole ordeal without you. Dont get wrong youre crazy and I hope sothing like this never happens again. If it does though, youd be my first choice to have my back. all of them nodded to her after Aarons words. His debt was of course a little more personal.
Her healing had saved all of them more than once in their ti down there, again showing the importance of a healer in any long term adventuring. No worries guys, thanks for carrying . her only reply was greeted with confusion or ignored.
..but we didnt carry... Oliver started but Geronimo stopped him with a pat to the shoulder.
Let it be man... mistaking her reference to role playing gas or what little shed heard of them for perhaps lunacy, they finally finished packing and left the dungeon. Carefully surveying the surroundings of the entrance, Aaron had Eleonora fly so birds out to check for any danger.
They found nothing... releasing a breath, Aaron walked through the entrance, his lute ready to block and all his defensive magic activated. After a minute he signaled for the others to join him.
Normally theyd attack imdiately...they hate people plundering their oh so holy dungeons and trust theyre emotional. Lets just hope the way to Riverwatch is clear. putting his lute on his back, the rocky surface of Aarons skin slowly crumbled away as he started walking.
if it still exists... Geronimo comnted. Nobody replied as they walk, tension in the air and ready to fight at any mont.
We shouldnt be more than a couple hours away from the city. Lets keep in the forest. Eleonora please send out your birds to warn us from any possible danger...in any direction. Aaron said.
Yes siiir! the woman exaggerating a salute that annoyed Aaron. The sun started to fall below the horizon on the adventurers as they traveled closer to the city.
Lucky that the visibility is this good. looking around the forest seed to lose density. Ill have to ask Aaron how he navigates...there are no stars and I have no idea where we are...
looking at the man he seed to be sure of every step he took....or maybe its just confidence... she thought.
My birds can see it now... were the first words after two hours of traveling through the forest later. Motioning for everyone to lay low, Aaron gestured to Geronimo.
I believe you have the most experience in scouting. Do you mind checking the situation? nodding, Geronimo slowly started walking when his eyes suddenly opened wide in shock.
Well I dont believe scouting will be necessary... he said.
At least six figures in shadowy black armor appeared around the group, Ilea was the only one moving into a fighting stance.
...the hand... Aaron grumbled. One of the figures chuckled as another spoke. His voice was deep and seemingly just as shadowy as his armor. No emotion was shown on his black full plate helt as he relaxed into a less threatening stance.
Creepy... was the only though going through her mind, unwilling to reciprocate his gesture.
You must be quite on edge. Quite a thing to see the healer being the one ready to attack. Maybe youll find your way to Ravenhall in ti.
Glancing over the group his perceived sight rested Aaron. Who are you, what are you doing here? the man asked. Aaron quickly reported everything about their experience in the past couple days to which he simply nodded.
Well inform the city guard about the losses and where to find anything thats left. The elves left after a couple hours of heavy attack. So of the city is still burning. More information youll have to acquire yourself. Aaron nodded.
Good luck on the hunt. taking a last glance at Ilea, the man moved into the forest and quickly vanished, the others already gone.
Ilea shivers slightly as she finally relaxes. Creepy troup.. turning to her Aaron nodded.
The Shadows Hand. Elite rcenaries you should hope to never stand against. I hate to say it but their presence is comforting...although not for Riverwatch.
Guess their aweso armor justifies the stupid na...I just hope my stuff sohow survived the flas. moving on the group seed to be much more relaxed. The rcenaries having had quite an influence on the tension that just a mont ago filled their minds.
They seem to be quite a big deal around here...
Clearing the woods after another half an hour of walking, the group looked over a burning Riverwatch. The sll had started right after they had encountered the hand.
Well that looks fucking awful. Geronimos comnt sumd up their thoughts.And I was so looking forward to that tournant. Although I got to see so of the contestants quite close... sighing he started to walk down to the city. Any of you care for a drink? On .
Soon after the group found themselves in a half burnt down inn. The first floor was quite windy after an impact had taken half of the roof away. A miracle that this place is still standing...one of my favourites... the ranger comnted as he stood up. What can I bring you guys?
Sitting there the group enjoyed the rather morbid view over a burning city. The opposite house being completely destroyed improved the initial view from the inn by quite a bit. The sll of fire and death lingered as their drinks arrived.
Scuse the wait, lost two of our waitresses in the attack. At least most of the alcohol wasnt hit. placing the lemonade in front of Eleonora, the rest received the inns own dark beer.
Cheers Gary. Appreciate the business still being open. raising his beer to the innkeeper, Geronimo gestured to the others. To surviving...and to a crazy healer. raising their mugs they each took a deep gulp, finally calming down after their rather stressful days.
Finishing his beer, Oliver got up and bows to the group. It was quite a pleasure to fight at your side. If you find yourself in need of my services Id be honored to give you a more than fair price. Im afraid Ill have to go see whats happening to the tournant and my pay. Thanks for the drink and good luck everyone.
Raising their mugs to the pyromancer, Aaron soon joined him. Ill go see if I can be of use to the city guard. Damn sha...thanks for the help. Ilea Im in your debt. Find here or in Dawntree whenever you wish for anything I can provide. I bid you farewell. shaking his hand, Ilea got up too.
Ill have to go check on my things. You sure none of you want to accompany back to the mine? smiling at them she didnt get a response. And Geronimo...I might co back to you about that offer... winking at him, she left right behind Aaron. Nodding to each other a last ti, they parted ways.
Wow they really hit this city hard. the healer walked through the still smouldering rubble. A lot of the mostly wooden buildings were burnt down, even though the majority of the city had been spared.
The blood on the streets was underlining the impact of the attack and the fact that destroying architecture hadnt been the main goal of the elves. Walking through the streets Ilea was a bit perplexed by not finding any injured people.
Guess Ill check a guard center and offer my services...never wrong to build so easy reputation, money and skill levels. Wont do to only injure and heal myself. First the mansion though...
Arriving at the Forkspear mansion Ilea fell to her knees tasting true despair for the first ti in her life. My beautiful bed...may you rest in peace. closing her eyes for a mont she got back up and started to move the rubble.
So of it was only possible with her Aura active. Mostly ashes remained of her belongings. Only the resilient charred drake scales remained intact.
Even more charred I guess.although they dont seem different. Hey at least nobody stole them. Maybe the smith is still alive...what was his na again?
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