Arriving at the turtles' territory, the group started looking for clues. It took them about four hours to get there, but they still had some time before getting close to the nests. But there could be tracks or signs of the missing crafters. Hera, Bonnie, and Alex took charge to look for anything that could help them find their target. With the various ponds spread around the area, it made findi...
2020-12-30 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe first day of travel went without much issue. A few packs of stray monsters appeared on the road, and that was it. The group spent most of the time talking, both so the new members would know each other and to take their minds away from Mark. The only minor problem was Bonnie's stamina. The rest of the group could walk and talk for hours, but Bonnie was different. She wasn't used to an extra...
2020-12-28 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post"Bonnie, what happened?" Hera just connected a call to Bonnie. Blue and Alex were by her side, all three of them showing up on the camera.
"I don't know. Since Mark and I are working in Brinefront, we talk a lot and even go out for drinks now and then. A few days ago, he said he was going to gather materials for a big order his workshop got. It was supposed to be just a four-day job, but ...
2020-12-26 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post"How are you feeling?" Hera asked.
"I feel greeeaat," Alex had a goofy smile on her face.
"Damn, they gave you some good stuff," Blue chuckled.
"Only the besh for explores," Alex replied.
"Wow, that is really strong. I wonder if that's a spell. Imagine if I can use it in a monster," Runir said.
"You can check with the healers later. The important part is that she's...
2020-12-25 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostLeaving the dungeon wasn't much of an issue. It just took time. Even after all the fighting, Thomas didn't seem tired. Runir still had a few potions, but now he was trying to pace himself. It was better to be ready for any emergencies. Thanks to his [Sight], he could see if her wounds were getting worse. Alex still seemed stable, but that also meant that she wasn't improving, and the accelerate...
2020-12-23 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone.
Quick heads up, If you don't wanna read this meandering, go to the 'What does that mean part in the end'
It's been a while that I'm getting some bad reviews, mostly about the early chapters. How they are too boring/too slow/too bland.
At first, I just thought it was the minority of people, and they just didn't enjoy the story/my writing, and that was completely f...
2020-12-23 07:24:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe green rock pillar was about to hit Hera. Her eyes were closed before it broke, and the moment she saw the stone falling towards her, there was a brief moment of shock. That hesitation was enough to take away her chance to dodge the impact.
Hera’s arms were moving up in an effort to at least protect her head from the impact, but even that movement wouldn’t be fast enough. She was a...
2020-12-21 13:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHera was feeling her head pound. At first, the glowing lights made for a fun environment, but as the forest grew denser. The constant bright light started to affect the group. Not just that, but the sprites mirrored the surrounding lights, making it even harder to see them floating.
"Does anyone have an aspirin?" Hera asked.
"Don't have one. But, like we have a healer, you know," Al...
2020-12-19 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe three dungeons in the Carpon Caves were all close to the city. The Flood was located thirty minutes to the left when leaving the city by the end of the room. The Secret Tunnel was to the right. It would take about 1 hour to reach the entrance since it required to go through a small tunnel that headed down.
To reach the Underground Forest, which was the group's destination, they had to...
2020-12-18 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the weekend off, the group met up with Runir and Thomas once more in the Carpon Caverns. The two were sharing a hotel room for a while until they found a more permanent residence. Before heading out, Blue and Alex wanted to stop by a store to see if they could get something with the rewards they got from the rampage.
Alex wanted to make a cloak with the chameleon skin, while Blue wa...
2020-12-16 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the treatment, grandma Triss was feeling much better. The two had a day out in the city, but it was cut short since Triss started to feel tired, and they still had a long trip back to her place. On the next days, Triss kept sending showing off to Hera how she could get down the stairs, go for long walks, and even dance a little. Her grandmother wasn't a sad person, but seeing her with tha...
2020-12-14 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostWith the group agreeing on taking a small break, Hera sent a text to her grandma asking if she would be free during the weekend. Having a positive reply, Hera would go to their hometown to pick up Grandma Triss before taking her to a hospital specialized in healing civilians. Hera managed to set up an appointment beforehand, and thanks to her silver guild card, she was able to get enough of a d...
2020-12-12 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe guild's mood made a complete 180, while before everyone was celebrating the defense, drinking, and preparing a party. Now everyone moved quietly. Some even helped Team C recover their loot. Life in the MAZE was dangerous, and everyone was aware of that. Two people would die in Brinefront every year during their adventures, be it due to an accident or for biting more than they could chew. Ho...
2020-12-11 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe red glow coming from the clouds became so intense that no other color could be seen. The light was bright enough that it was hard to look at any surface. Instead of facing the monsters head-on, the defenders had to focus on the moving shadows and ascertain their position and nature from there. Everyone was surprised by the glow since it never turned so intense, even during previous rampages...
2020-12-09 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostWith the three teams responsible for the defense of point H fighting together, more people could rest at a time, and they needed less time to feel rested. The clouds turning redder was a sign that the rampage was coming to an end. Now, the glow painted over the entire room, making it harder to distinguish the scenario. They turned the floodlights on, and it helped to see the monsters moving. Bu...
2020-12-07 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostDespite the easy fight, after facing the Wendigo, the entire group was on edge. They all had heard the stories about the monsters would grow stronger with time, and if it encountered a prey that it couldn't kill, it would start bearing a grudge.
Hera had to forget the idea of controlling her chakram for a while. This was no time for testing things out. She got distracted for a moment with...
2020-12-05 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHera could feel her sweat dripping from her face. If what they fought during the previous days were waves, this time it was a tsunami that was always crashing. Hera barely had time to kill a monster before having to switch to the next one. Blue and Kenny were dealing with three creatures at a time, while Cass, Bolton, and Tisha would kill them from the wooden wall. The damage dealers were doing...
2020-12-04 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rampage Quest
Wendigo's Assault - Hazelpond
Three Wendigos are mixed with the monsters that are attacking the city. If left unchecked, the monsters can become strong enough to destroy the entire town. Kill them to ensure the success of the Rampage's defense.
The amount of damage you inflict on the wendigos will determine your reward.
Rewards
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"Hera, are you ok?" Helena asked.
"What?" Hera snapped out of her daze.
"Are you ok, sweetie?"
"I... I think so," she replied, still staring at the screen. How was that fair? She spent years trying to become an explorer, studying, making money, participating in contests, and now, everyone would be able to join?
Hera could feel her heart beating faster and a buzzing noise...
2020-11-30 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostRomeo Ballester walked up to the podium. He had short red hair with a big receding line, a long braided beard under a large plump nose. His big green doe-eyes seemed to sparkle with the lights of the camera.
"Hello everyone, I'm Romeo Ballester. First of all. I want to thank Leliana Mihafrey for her years of service as the leader of the guild. She has done commendable work during all the ...
2020-11-28 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostDuring the first wave of the third day, Hera already felt the difference in the monsters' strength. According to the previous team, the creatures seemed to be in their normal state. Yet, they still were weaker than what Hera was expecting. She didn't fight the frogs since she was level 3 and her skills and gear are stronger now. That led to a misconception from Hera. She expected to have the sa...
2020-11-27 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostMy children, who were playing around,
We told them not to make a sound
the streets were covered in red dye
That’s what we told them
Beneath our bodies rumbled the ground
as we looked up to the black sky
Our movements stopped when we saw the hound
in silence, I pray
Why didn’t we ran away?
Excerpt from Victims of the Black Cloud (adapted) - 1236
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Hera and her team arrived in the guild. The first thing she wanted to do was take a shower. Sadly, she wasn't the only one. The shower lines were so long that the guild had to set up a number queue system. Hera's number was 45, and there were only 10 showers, so it would take some time before she was able to properly clean herself. Having to wait, Hera went back to Cass to make sure there weren...
2020-11-23 13:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Blue, toss that one to me," Kenny shouted.
Blue grabbed the chameleon by the tail and spun it around before throwing it towards the vanguard. Kenny used his sword like a bat and split the creature clean in half. While that happened, Hera was focusing on her spells. The monster rampage felt like an excellent way to increase her mastery. She joined the vanguard to hit the poison needle as ...
2020-11-21 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHera slashed at a frog, cutting its back wide open. She saw Alex moving to the side, kicking the creature's leg, and stabbing her new dagger in its head. With a swift motion, the duo went after their next target. Kenny slammed the side of his broadsword in an incoming pangolin, sending the creature flying to the side and hitting the water of the ocean. Blue spun an applicator a few times ...
2020-11-20 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHera's group rushed towards the doorway. A couple of people from the Guild talked with the people who wanted to go back, while others seemed to be setting up camps by the portal. One man stepped above a rock wearing the Guild uniform. As he started speaking, his voice echoed as if it was going through a megaphone.
"Everyone, listen, Brinefront is in the middle of a monster rampage. Anyone...
2020-11-18 19:54:15 +0000 UTC View Post"Blue, watch out!" Alex yelled.
The mole was clawing towards the controller. Alex, who was on the back, was the first one that noticed the movement. The creature didn't even change its position. It merely raised its arm and slashed. Blue managed to duck at the last moment, almost falling backward. The attack made a large gash on the ground, showing the strength of the creature.
"Car...
2020-11-16 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post"This is sooo annoying. Why is the line so long?" Blue kept complaining while they were waiting to go to the next room.
Hera and her friends had decided to go to the Carpon Caverns early the next day. Sadly, due to the high influx of miners, they were already waiting in line to cross over for 15 minutes. Blue wasn't the only one who was restless. Alex, Hera, and even Runir were trying to ...
2020-11-14 13:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHera's time inside the ATR was mostly to stall for when her new armor would arrive. At first, she considered it just a necessary purchase, but now that it was the only thing stopping her from hunting. The last hour of training seemed to drag for hours. Hera had yet to receive the message from the guild, letting her know that her order had arrived. The distraction made her movements more sloppy,...
2020-11-13 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe doorbell rang as Hera was in the middle of doing the dishes.
"I'll be right there!" she shouted before washing away the soap on her hands. Heading to the door, Hera heard some noises coming from the basement. The first time that happened, she rushed downstairs, but now, Hera was used to the noises Helena made while working. She arrived at the door and opened to see who the visitor was...
2020-11-11 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post