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    Now healed and with Speed slowly ebbing away, Zaral tackles Tezark and bites him rapidly, determined to get rid of the Beetle so he can get get ready for the next wave of enemies. Tezark slows, and turns to attack him, only for his shell to crack under pressure of Zaral's bites. He curses at Zaral, only for those curses to run short when he, quite literally, had his head eaten by a hungry Demon. His body drops, bleeding madly.

    Annika, however, wasn't so lucky in her fight. She continued to fight Baerfang until Oliran interrupted. Annika was tired, thankful for the heal and for Oliran interrupting. Her breather was made worse when the Baerfang shot web off at her, pinning her to the ground. She couldn't cut her way out, for her arm was immobilize, so she had to sit there and wait, quite thoroughly annoyed and not in a good mood.

    Summary:
    Health: 99% (SPEEEEEDDD)
    Level: 2.9
    Mood: Hyper
    Gold: 5
    Keeper Approval: 10 (Neutral)
    Status: Waiting
    Summary: Kills Tezark

    Summary:
    Health: 98%
    Level: 2.4
    Mood: P***ed
    Gold: 0
    Keeper Approval: 20 (Neutral)
    Status: Immobilized
    Summary: Gets pinned by Baerfang while catching a breather.


    Spider #2 "Baerfang" - Level 4 (69% H) (No change)
    Beetle #1 "Dreulbite" - Level 2 (17% H) (No change)
    Beetle #2 "Tezark" - Level 4 (0% H) (Om-nom-nomed)

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    The strength of their mandibles was profound. They could grasp anything, be it an arm, the supporting wooden beam of a house or even a blade, and, with enough determination to see it through, snap it in twain.

    This, Beetlington remembered, and this, Beetlington strived to do. He approached the training dummy which he had gashed before tentatively, not exactly sure where to grab it. It was thickest at its base, naturally, which was the easiest area for Beetlington to grab, being his head height, but he acknowledged that this would likely be impractical in battle, as a leg is easily moved. Similarly, though he dearly wanted to sever the head of the unsuspecting object, he couldn't imagine a time in battle where he would risk exposing his vulnerable underbelly to a foe, not to mention his previous attempt at raising his head far above the ground had proved hazardous at best.

    Deciding that attacking the waist of his dummy foe would be the most practical move in a fight, as a waist was less likely to move than a leg and easier to clasp than a neck, Beetlington extended his foremost pair of legs to their fullest extent and his middle legs a fair degree, slanting his body to bring his mandibles to the would-be crotch region of his imaginary foe. Opening his facial weapons as far as they would go, he moved his head closer to the dummy, then clasped his head-blades around it. And then he clenched. Immediately, he felt the comparatively soft wood give way under the chitinous appendages on his face. Heartened, he clasped tighter, but didn't get the result he desired. The wood gave no more way, the force of his attempts now more evenly distributed, but he did feel a cold, numb pain at the base of his mandibles, where they were set in his exoskeleton.

    He wasn't done yet, however, and re-bolstered his efforts. The wood and straw dummy gave slightly more way, but not enough to justify the additional onset of pain in his face. He ceased clasping.

    By the Avatar, this is difficult. I've long known that combat was not to my tastes, but never would I have thought that I could be dissatisfactory at it! Perhaps I've too readily discounted soldiers in the past?

    He backed away from the dummy, exasperated, turning his head to the ground in shame. He didn't know what to do. After relieving himself from his curse, he'd felt like a new beetle. The determination and courage it has lent him was almost magical. But it appeared that it would be all for naught - he simply lacked the aptitude to fight.

    Or did he?

    Perchance I'm looking at this all wrong. It is conceivable that I was never destined for the front lines, but rather belong behind them, giving ranged aid to my brethren.

    With this new outlook, everything came into perspective. It made deductive sense that he ought to become a magician, as it was magic that freed him from his curse. Perhaps that which was once his bane was to become his blessing?

    Lifting his head up to face the dummy once more, he began to focus on words he remembered from a tome he'd read just prior to his family manor being raided - words that would cast a fireball.

    Summary:
    Health: 68% (Still hurting himself)
    Level: 1.75
    Gold: Nil
    Keeper Approval: 15 (No change)
    Mood: Disheartened but determined
    Status: About to begin magical training
    Location: Kuroki's Training Room
    Summary: Beetlington failed a further attempt at training in physical combat and is preparing to train with magic.

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    Grot de Groit
    ...............Master of Manufacturing

    Grot de Groit rubbed away the snot trails from his face, and turned to give Pewter a broad smile. He had finished his second Lightning Trap and decided that since none of them had been placed, Kuroki must have enough.

    Pewter just eyed him balefully.

    "Yah dain't look a mite lil' bit happeh, mah imp. Forgo yah glumliness, yah should. Tell yah what - ol' Grot'll be singin' yah a song!"

    Grot snuffled and began to sing as he set to work on a Braced Door. Pewter's glower deepened as the imp began to wonder why he had ever been assigned to the workshop in the first place.

    "A Bile creat was a'sleepin' in his lair a' Bile,
    Fatteh Ol' Kibeat nevah left; hidin''hind his leery smile!

    T'were creats a'plenteh all a'lookin' fah a chance..."


    Pewter continued his silent watch, wondering why it was him and not Kilroy here enduring this indomitably happy troll..

    "... been practicing don'tcha know! ..." he remarked inbetween verses.

    Grot found himself wondering once more where his favorite coprophagan was as he innocently scratched his arse.


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    Gold: 60
    Health: 70%
    Level: 1.9
    Keeper Approval: 100 (Harmonious)
    Mood: Happy.
    Status: Working.
    Quick Summary: Assembling a Braced Door.
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    Dreggory
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    Dreul and Dregs; the embattled minions of embattled Keepers. The Beetle had lost and could expect nothing short of death. Dreulbite knew it, but defiantly he fought to the last - attempting one last strike.

    Dreggory side-stepped it and plunged his shortsword into his opponents carapace. He cleaned off his sword and then assessed the battlefield.

    "Well fought, Beetle."

    He saw that his female goblin friend... was dead. Anger filled him. Anger which couldn't be funneled into the productive task of eliminating her killer since Lilith was alreayd dead. He turned towards the last creature fighting... also a female spider. Baerfang. He had to have some form of vengeance.

    ~}Let us see what this shield can do{~

    The goblin hurled his shield across the ground like a discus, landing it right on Baerfang's path of retreat. As she scuttled backwards, one of her legs brushed the boss, suddenly she wasn't moving... impaled on four spikes which had burst out of the shield. They didn't look like could have fit inside the compact design, but Dregs wasn't in the mood to question whatever complex magicks or technowizardry Grot had employed to make it possible.

    Dregs jogged over, being Healed in the process

    The second Baerfang's feet moved away from the umbo-trigger, the spikes retracted in a flash... almost as if they had never been there. The Spider staggered sideways and Dregs collected his shield, before nodding to Oliran and smiling widely - even though he didn't feel it inside.

    "Don't mind me; she's all yours."


    DREGS'S SUMMARY__________
    Creature Profile
    Gold: 55
    Level: 4.5
    Health: 100%
    Keeper Approval: Mikaelios: 0 (Neutral) Kuroki: 77 (Friendly)
    Mood: Exhilarated
    Status: Temporarily in service of Kuroki.
    Quick Summary: Dregs defeats Dreulbite, has Heal cast on him and uses his shield against Baerfang for a nasty punch.


    (4)F Spider #2 / "Baerfang": 57% (From 69%), Engaged with Oliran
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    The Shadow of the Night, Niea


    Pope Oliran
    The Magnificent Wandering Beauty

    ..(Battle Theme)



    "Back! Back you vicious Creature!" Oliran commanded the last surviving Spider.

    Oliran continued to whack Baerfang in the head with his scepter, but then she suddenly jumped back and avoided a blow. She quickly jumped forward again and grabbed Oliran's scepter, biting down on it as she attempted to pull it away from him. Oliran resisted with such grace.

    "Release it, I say! In the name of all that is beautiful, I command you to release my sceptor!" Oliran ordered Baerfang, "Obey my command or you shall face the full might of my sacred magic!"

    Suddenly, Baerfang was struck by Dregs' shield and she dropped Oliran's scepter. Oliran used this opportunity to retrieve it. By now, Baerfang was in the water, which forced Oliran to also head into the water to obtain his scepter. He, of course, resented the idea.

    Such filthy water! A beautiful man such as myself should not even be allowed to touch such a disgusting liquid! Why, this looks more like a muddy imitation of water. But to obtain my scepter, to regain my fighting ability, I must cross it!

    Oliran hesitantly stepped into the water, dirtying himself in the process. He grabbed his scepter and it suddenly began to shine. Like the holy man that Oliran was, he magically became clean. So clean that the water was bathing in Oliran, becoming cleaner and cleaner the longer it remained around him.

    Such magnificence. Much better.

    "Don't mind me; she's all yours."

    Oliran turned around and saw Dregs, "I thank you, my fair Sir Goblin. I shall strike down our foes, in the name of Keeper Kuroki! ...May I ask your name?"

    Suddenly, an arrow flew right between the two and into the staggering Spider's brain.

    No, she's mine...

    "Oh ho ho..." Oliran chuckled to himself and Dregs, "I suppose it doesn't matter, so long as we claim victory over Rattus... but is it truly over?"

    Oliran looked around the battlefield, "These are nothing but low graded insects. Surely even that wicked Rattus can obtain stronger Creatures, and in larger numbers. Keeper Kuroki... are we being fooled?"






    Pope Oliran
    Health: 100%
    Level: 1
    Experience: 7/15
    Gold in Hand: 0
    Gold in Lair: 0
    Current Weapons/Items Carried: Crown, White Robes, Scepter
    Location: Outside the Library Walls on Kuroki's Land, Near Dregs
    Status: Suspicious, Asking Kuroki a Question, Being Beautiful


    Niea
    Health: 90%
    Level: 2
    Experience: 22/25
    Gold in Hand: 0
    Gold in Lair: 0
    Current Weapons/Items Carried: Reflex Bow, Crossbow, Quiver, Leather Gloves
    Location: Behind Sentry Traps
    Status: Waiting

    Summery: Oliran fought with Baerfang over his scepter gracefully, then grabbed it once she was hit with Dreg's shield. He stepped into the water, cleaning it with his beauty. He replied to Dregs and asked for his name. Niea then shot Baerfang dead. Oliran asked Kuroki if it was really over.




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    Code:
    LV5 F Spider   "Lilith":     0% - Dead
    LV4 F Spider   "Baerfang":   0% - Dead
    LV2 M Spider   "Cicero":     0% - Dead
    LV2 M Beetle   "Dreulbite":  0% - Dead
    LV2 M Beetle   "Tezark":     0% - Dead
    Code:
    Sentry Trap A "Niea's": 100% [Ready to Fire]
    Sentry Trap B "Grot's": 100% [Ready to Fire]
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    KEEPER RATTUS

    Rattus the Reviler, the western-most Keeper in the Red Crystal Islands, watched the last of his vanguard struck down by Kuroki's pitiful defensive force. He was markedly unimpressed.

    This is the best that you can muster against me, Kuroki? Already your creatures fall! Is this some trick? It won't work!

    Deep menacing laughter echoed the halls of his dungeon.

    "Destroy them, my minions! Drive these fools into the sea!’’

    A foul horde began to spill out of the entrance to Rattus's dungeon... trolls and goblins - all baying for blood.



    Behind the back of the pack, striding with the authority of decades of service, was the orc Priam. His scarred face was obscured from view by the visor of a thick Knight's helmet he had looted from the corpse of a slain foe three years earlier. Yet, despite his fiercesome appearance - looking every inch the perfect leader - he was only level 1 having only just entered the dungeon. Upon seeing the orc, Rattus had assigned him behind everyone else for the singular reason that he hoped it would distract the sniper that Kuroki had skulking around the back of his lines and free up everyone else to wreck more havoc. Priam didn't know this, of course... he just thought he'd been promoted.

    Fool...

    While he waited for his forces to advance, he eyed the progress of his imps in claiming.



    The other half of his plan to counter the sniper involved an unassuming Level 5 Goblin who was actually amongst his longest serving minions. Electra had been the one to terminate Kuroki's scout down in the portal settlement. She was capable with a sword, but she also carried a hunting bow with a full quiver of barbed arrows... she was eager to kill again and amongst her fellows she blended in excellently. Also she wore sandals which made her even more deadily because stepping on sharp rocks wouldn't dig into her feet... or something.

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    Rattus addressed his research staff, "Finally... I'm dying here of old age, you slackers. Get back to training... You are needed to bolster the attack if it fails.’’ The enemy Keeper spammed the Must Obey spell.


    As his forces neared the edge of his domain he cast Protect on his pet orc and instructed his creatures to; "Charge!’’

    Meanwhile...





    KEEPER KUROKI

    Kuroki tensed as Rattus's force of minions came spilling out of the fog-shrouded dungeon. It was not the sight he wanted to see, but very much the one he was expecting.

    A voice from the battlefield nearer his dungeon intruded upon his thoughts.

    "I suppose it doesn't matter, so long as we claim victory over Rattus... but is it truly over? These are nothing but low graded insects. Surely even that wicked Rattus can obtain stronger Creatures, and in larger numbers. Keeper Kuroki... are we being fooled?"

    "It is far from over, Pope, as another greater force bares down upon us as we speak... Oliran, please block the end of the bridge... Goblins, stay at his side, cover his flanks and keep him safe... Zaral and Asifet, second line of defense - take out anyone who gets through and protect Annika and Chester in the middle, only aide the fore if it starts to get overwhelmed... Niea, stay where you are - deal out as much chaos as you can from the rear."

    Keeper Kuroki placed down two Lightning Traps which left him 6,000 gold lighter in the pocket. He cast a weak Create Gold Spell to once more help to bolster his finances.

    He additionally cast Speed on his two ranged creatures.

    Good luck, Keeper.

    Pewter the Imp had only barely got the two Lightning Traps in place when the enemy force thundered into sight of his creatures...





    DUNGEON SUMMARY________________________
    Heart Health: 100%
    Gold Held: 2,900 (+2,300)(-6,000)(+600)/43,000
    Spells Researched: Create Imp [Basic?], Create Gold [Inherent], Sight of Evil [Inherent], Speed Monster, Heal, Lightning
    Rooms Researched: Combat Pit [Inherent] Hatchery, Bridge, Lair, Library, Workshop, Treasury, Workshop, Guard Room,
    Available Creatures: Fly, Goblin, Spider, Beetle, Warlock, Troll, Bile Demon, Demon Spawn, Orc, Dark Elf, Black Knight
    Current Creatures: 13 + 9 Imps
    Annika (AoO's Warlock), Asifet (MC's Warlock), Chester (Skrk's Warlock), Oliran (MGR's Bile Demon), Niea (MGR's Dark Elf), Eixe (Evi's Goblin), Dregs (MC's Goblin), Beetlington (SF2's Beetle), Grot (MC's Troll), Zaral (AoO's Demon Spawn)
    Mdukos (EJ's Goblin), Kosov (DL's Warlock), Chuckles (W-H's Spider)

    Other Stuff



    Summary:

    GENERAL
    • Builds Lightning Traps x2
    • Casts Create Gold (600 G)
    • Casts Speed on Chester and Niea.


    ENEMY COMPOSITION
    • I
    • Fly #1 "Hazard" - Level 3 (Dead to Niea?)
    • Fly #2 - Level 3 (Dead to Niea?)
    • Fly #3 "Zippy" - Level 3 (Dead to Asifet)
    • Spider #1 "Lilith" - Level 5 (Dead to Niea?)
    • Spider #2 "Baerfang" - Level 4 (Dead to Niea?) Web
    • Spider #3 "Cicero" - Level 2 (Dead to Asifet?)
    • Beetle #1 "Dreulbite" - Level 2 (Dead to Dregs?) Speed
    • Beetle #2 "Tezark" - Level 4 (Dead to Zaral?)
      -------------------
    • II
    • Goblin #1 "Annuck" - Level 1 (Health 100%)
    • Goblin #2/B - Level 4 (Health 100%)
    • Goblin #3 "Cosmos" - Level 5 (Health 100%) [Protect Self]
    • Goblin #4 "Electra" - Level 5 (Health 100%) [Arrow], [Heal Self]
    • Troll #1/A - Level 4 (Health 100%) [Grenade]
    • Troll #2 "Greek" - Level 6 (Health 100%) [Grenade], [Speed Self]
    • Troll #3/C - Level 1 (Health 100%)
    • Orc #1 "Priam" - Level 1 (Health 100%) <Keeper Protect Cast>


    (OOC: 4 Kills already... Niea really takes the gold incentive very seriously, doesn't she? XD)
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    Zaral finishes cleaning himself, and looks around, hearing the oncoming horde. He stares at them, stuck in wither or not to flee or fight. After hearing the Keeper's comment about the oncoming force, he turns invisible, and disappears, with the idea that he could go AROUND the horde, and wreck Rattus's Dungeon Heart a bit. He grins (Or, grins as much as a Demon Spawn could) and heads off.

    Annika finally manages to cut her way out of the web, saying: "Ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew......" She attempts to get the webbing off, but only gets it all on her hands. She dips her hands in the water, getting rid of the web stuck on them. Annika listens to the Keeper direct the other creatures, and heads for her spot, noticing Zaral go invisible and run off. She wonders what he is planning, and shrugs, waiting for the enemies.

    Summary:
    Health: 99% (Invisible)
    Level: 2.9
    Mood: Hyper
    Gold: 5
    Keeper Approval: 10 (Neutral)
    Status: Sneaking
    Summary: Gets an idea, and puts it into motion

    Summary:
    Health: 98%
    Level: 2.4
    Mood: Normal
    Gold: 0
    Keeper Approval: 20 (Neutral)
    Status: Waiting
    Summary: Cleans off the web, and moves into position

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    The Shadow of the Night, Niea


    Pope Oliran
    The Magnificent Wandering Beauty

    ..(Battle Theme)



    Kuroki spoke as Rattus' Creatures marched across his land, heading for Kuroki's dungeon. Oliran was ordered to take up defense at the bridge, but Oliran wasn't quite sure if he was fond of such an idea.

    "No offense, my Keeper Kuroki, but I must question your orders regarding my position to fill within this coming battle," Oliran replied to Kuroki, "I am not as physically strong as I appear to be. I doubt my current ability to hold off the expected numbers that will appear. But if you insist, then I shall take the field regardless. I am beginning to recover some of my lost magic. Once I fully regain it, I will become unstoppable."

    Oliran then stepped over onto the Bridge, and held his scepter above his head high for a moment before he pointed it towards Rattus' invading Creatures, "Heed my words! I am Pope Oliran, the Magnificent Wandering Beauty! In the name of Keeper Kuroki, I will hold this position no matter the cost! As long as I still draw breath and remain beautiful, you shall not pass! Face me, vile demons of Rattus!!"




    Niea, meanwhile, waited by the Sentry Traps. She listened to Kuroki quietly, but then realized something.

    Hm... what's this? I've killed half of these insects, the most threatening ones in particular, and yet you still have not said a word of praise or even acknowledged my actions it seems... Does killing the slayer of your two precious Creatures mean that little to you...?

    Niea put a hand at her hip then looked down and formed a dark grin.

    ...Hahaha... this is amusing... Kuroki, you suck.

    Niea suddenly felt Kuroki's power over her, and she was then blessed with a Speed buff. She looked up and towards her suddenly slower moving allies to confirm it.

    Hmhmhm... a Speed boost, eh...? This will make analyzing and sniping Rattus' Creatures much easier! Kuroki, I almost feel sorry for your Creatures. They're about to get robbed!

    Now realizing that Rattus' Creatures were approaching, Niea stealthily moved behind the Traps until she was behind the "Southland" Lightning Trap. She peered out from behind it and watched Rattus' Creatures move. She quickly identified all of the invading Creatures and then began taking notes on each individual one, along with how they moved as a whole.

    Hmm... they seem to have a very loose formation. Picking them off should be easy...

    That Goblin in the front looks frightened... I don't think he's very experienced. What's he doing out in the front? A shield so the rest of them can get by? Doesn't sound like a very smart idea with the current terrain and my given presence. The Troll and Goblin behind him barely seem any better. At least their not nearly wetting themselves before the fight even begins.

    ...The Troll and Goblin behind them seem more threatening... They may be the main fighters of this poorly organized army. Hmm... it seems the further back the enemies, the stronger they are. But what is that Troll doing back there, then? He doesn't look very threatening, more like Rattus should have attempted to also use him as a shield up at the front. ...or... she!? ...Bleh.

    Hmm... that Goblin in the back looks a little eager to enter the fight... is she the most threatening foe? And she's armed with... a bow! ...Looks like she is the most threatening opponent, to me anyways. I'll snipe her first then take care of the rest. She's the only with range, and therefore the only one who poses a threat for now... This may prove to be laughably easy, especially with a better organized defense and Lightning Traps to support.

    Speaking of which... I should probably set these Lightning Traps to Manuel Mode and get them to fire later in the fight. They take so long to charge, and they shouldn't be wasted on that weak Goblin with the wet loincloth.


    Niea began adjusting the settings on the two Lightning Traps, setting them to Manuel Mode.

    There... now there was one more...

    ...is that their leader? What is he doing back there? He's an Orc, and with Protect. He doesn't need any shield. Why did he cast Protect anyways? He's not even out in the battle yet! ...Something seems wrong... he's looking at his allies' strangely... How suspicious... Hmm...

    ...or is he their leader...? Rattus definitely seems to be a Keeper that will sacrifice his own Creatures, judging by how he set his weakest Creatures up front and how he sent his insects first to weaken us before the "main" invasion. I think this may be a trick... but either or, I can't attack him. That Protect and Helmet of his will make it har-


    "Charge!’’

    Tsk! I'll snipe that Goblin as initially planned!

    Niea quickly moved back to her previous position, but was careful enough to make sure she remained unseen. Rattus' Creatures stepped onto Kuroki's land, moving onto his bridge. The Sentry Traps quickly opened fire upon them, striking the front Goblin, Annuck, and Troll, Rome. The Lightning Traps, as Niea had instructed, remained still. Niea did not want to reveal her position just yet... so she waited behind the Sentries... waiting for the Goblin, Electra, to reveal herself and meet her death...




    Oliran watched Rattus' Creatures pour out. A weak Goblin, Annuck, was leading them, and he charged as fast as he could towards Oliran. Oliran spot a much stronger Troll, Greek, racing past him, buffed by Speed Monster. Greek quickly surpassed Annuck, then hurled a Grenade towards Oliran. Oliran gripped his scepter tightly, then struck the Grenade when it came near him.

    The Grenade flew straight into Annuck's chest and hit him in the stomach. He grabbed it but fell in a complete panic, not sure what to do next. He was suddenly shoved into the water by Greek, who charged forward towards Oliran. The Grenade exploded, creating a massive splash and critically damaging Annuck. Rome, the second closest Creature near the explosion at the time, was knocked off his balance due to the force of the explosion. He stumbled over to the side, attempting to regain control, before falling off the bridge completely and into the water.

    Greek snorted and shrugged off the explosion like a man, then swung his hammer towards Oliran with tremendous force. Suddenly, Oliran put his hand in front of him, grabbing the hammer and stopping it in its tracks.

    "STOP!!!" Oliran commanded, holding great authority in his voice.

    Greek's eyes widened to such a display, and he stepped back in surprise, hammer still in Oliran's hand.

    Oliran began to speak to Greek, "This fighting is senseless! This battle is without meaning! Do you not realize whom and what you fight for!? You fight for Rattus, and you fight for your death. Rattus cares not for your life, and so he has sent you here to meet your death with your only accomplishment being that you may have successfully weakened our numbers. Is this what you want to fight for!? Is this what you want to have happen!? Rattus has fooled you, but I ask of you to be fooled no longer. There is another way... Jo-"

    Greek retracted his hammer and smashed it into Oliran's face.

    "Argh! My face... my beautiful face! That does it!!" Oliran shouted, enraged.

    Oliran began aggressively attacking Greek, but quickly found himself to be fighting a losing battle. Greek was too fast and Oliran had to focus more on blocking his attacks. However, Greek's speed was outdoing Oliran's so greatly that he found himself becoming overwhelmed. Oliran decided now it would be best to focus on simply hitting Greek, being as blocking was no longer an effective option. And so they battled...




    Finally, Electra came into Niea's view. Without waiting another moment, she fired her crossbow at her. Her accuracy was precise, as expected. The arrow ripped through the dungeon air and headed straight for Electra's head... when she suddenly jumped to the right and into the water, avoiding the arrow completely. Previously behind her, Priam found himself being struck in the chest by an arrow. He looked around in confusion, wondering who fired the arrow.

    Damn it...! How did she dodge that!? Did she... was she aware of my location? ...Rattus must also be aware of my location, which means... this could be more trouble than expected...

    Electra took out her bow and then fired an arrow towards Niea, who easily saw it coming and ducked behind her Sentry Trap. She reloaded her crossbow then placed it on the ground, careful to ensure that Electra didn't notice it. She knew it may become useful later if Electra is as fast as Niea thinks she is. Niea then stood up and took out her Reflex Bow, then fired several arrows towards Electra. Electra struggled to dodge, but barely succeeded regardless. Niea had a moment, and she looked over to see the rest of her allies. She saw Oliran struggling with his fight against Greek.

    Not that it will get me anything in return knowing Kuroki...

    Niea quickly fired an arrow in Greek's direction, before returning her attention towards Electra. She suddenly became alert of the incoming projectile and sidestepped it, barely dodging it if only thanks to her Speed boost. They continued their sniper duel, and Niea found her Sight was starting to recover. Very well... in fact... She could see Electra quite clearly. She could even see the small details on the earth wall behind her. If she concentrated, she could probably also see the various bacteria that inhabits the water as well.

    But of course... with this blessing... came one nagging annoyance...

    "...Didn't I tell you before...? ...Always have at least three back up plans..."

    Shut up!




    Oliran was, admittedly, taking heavy losses. He unfortunately wasn't able to deal much damage to his opponent either, being as dodging was much easier for him. Suddenly, Greek yelped in pain as he looked up at the ceiling, before looking down at his leg. An arrow had pierced his knee. He tried to pull it out, but he would not be allowed to succeed... for Oliran was there.

    Oliran gripped his scepter tightly, then swung and smacked Greek upside the face, throwing much of his might within this one blow. Greek was knocked into the water, stunned.

    "Such is the punishment for striking such a blessed holy man!" Oliran then turned towards the rest of Rattus' Creatures, "Who's next!? I shall not fall! Face me!"






    Pope Oliran
    Health: 62%
    Level: 1
    Experience: 12/15
    Gold in Hand: 0
    Gold in Lair: 0
    Current Weapons/Items Carried: Crown, White Robes, Scepter
    Location: On the Bridge
    Status: Combat Ready


    Niea
    Health: 90%
    Level: 3
    Experience: 0/35
    Gold in Hand: 0
    Gold in Lair: 0
    Current Weapons/Items Carried: Reflex Bow, Crossbow, Quiver, Leather Gloves
    Location: Behind Sentry Traps
    Status: Attacking Electra

    Summery: Oliran replied to Kuroki then stepped onto the bridge and shouted at Rattus' incoming Creatures. Niea thought to herself and then stepped behind the Lightning Trap and analyzed her opponents. She set the Lightning Traps to Manuel Mode and then moved back to the Sentry Traps when they began charging forward. She waited for Electra. When she finally appeared, Niea fired what would be a killing blow if she hadn't dodged. Priam was struck instead, then Electra and Niea exchanged arrows, with Niea holding the significant upperhand thanks to Speed.

    Oliran, meanwhile, deflected a Grenade from Greek into Annuck. Greek pushed a panicked Annuck into the water before he exploded, taking heavy damage. Rome was second closest to the explosion, and stumbled into the water. Greek attacked Oliran and struck his face, then they battled. Greek was shot in the knee by Niea's arrow, then Oliran smacked Greek into the water.




    Battle Status:


    Code:
    LV1 M Goblin   "Annuck":  69% - <Vulnerable> From 100%, In the Water Near the Bridge
    LV4 M Goblin   "Jim Bob": 100% - On the Bridge, Charging into Battle
    LV5 M Goblin   "Cosmos":  100% - {Protect Castable} On the Bridge, Charging into Battle
    LV5 F Goblin   "Electra": 100% - {Hunting Bow, Heal Castable} In the Water, Attacking Niea
    LV4 M Troll    "Rome":    98% - <Vulnerable> {Grenade Castable} From 100% In the Water Near the Bridge, Opposite to Annuck
    LV6 M Troll    "Greek":   83% - <Speed/Stunned> {Grenade/Speed Cast} In the Water Near Annuck, Arrow in Knee
    LV1 F Troll    "Finland": 100% - On the Bridge, Charging into Battle
    LV1 M Orc      "Priam":   95% - <Protect> From 100% On the Bridge, Charging into Battle, Arrow in Chest
    Code:
    Sentry Trap A    "Niea's": 100% [Discharged]
    Sentry Trap B    "Grot's": 100% [Discharged]
    Lightning Trap A "Northland": 100% [Ready to Fire] <Manual Mode>
    Lightning Trap B "Southland": 100% [Ready to Fire] <Manual Mode>
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    Dregs looked towards the force that assailed them and was dismayed, if not fully surpised, to see familar faces amongst them. He knew two of those goblins, Annuck and Cosmos... he knew them because they also were also the underlings of the House of Nemier.

    ~}Ohhh god, why? Why do they keep doing this, why the game with our lives!?{~

    He knew Cosmos very little... but Annuck had been a friend once, before a disagreement over their service of the Nemiers had torn them apart.

    "This is it. I'm not serving those feckless Black Knight bastards anymore... they can hunt me down all they want, but I'm not going back."

    The statement was addressed to himself.

    Next to him, Oliran stirred to bat a Grenade back towards the oncoming enemies who had thrown it. The footsoldier hefted his shield and waited for them to fall upon him. It was then that Dreggory realised he still had four of javelins left.

    He brought his first to hand and hefted it towards the enemy where it narrowly missed Finland and Jim Bob, sinking into the watery depths beyond. The second javelin he loosed actually made contact when it buried itself in Cosmos's shield, a mirror of Dreggory's old one. The enemy goblin, for all intents and purposes unharmed, recovered his balance and then stopped to yank the javelin out of his shield.

    Dreggory quickly attempted another throw to cathc his oponent off-guard, but missed... his target... and instead hit Jim Bob, the javelin piercing right through the second goblin's midsection.

    ~}Well at least I hit someone, I suppose.{~

    By this this time Cosmos had finished his task and, having yanked the javelin out of his shield, was preparing to launch it right back at Dregs! The footsoldier of Kuroki ducked behind his shield, but was knocked bodily back of his feet when Cosmos's javelin hit it. Fortunately, however, his new shield was made of much sterner stuff than Cosmos's standard issue and was barely even scratched by the heavy impact.

    Dregs returned to his feet, and collected the javelin that had just been thrown back at him. Its tip was dented, but he still might find a use for it.

    By now Oliran was heavily engaged with Greek and Rome was trying to climb out of the water and back onto the bridge. Cosmos and Finland were charging down the last stretch of bridge, whilst Jim Bob was rolling around on the ground trying to yank the javelin out so he could bandage up the wound.

    Dregs's Protect had run out some time ago and wasn't ready for recharge yet, so when he moved north to help cut off Cosmos and Finland, he did so without it.


    DREGS'S SUMMARY__________
    Creature Profile
    Gold: 55
    Level: 4.5
    Health: 100%
    Keeper Approval: Mikaelios: 0 (Neutral) Kuroki: 77 (Friendly)
    Mood: Exhilarated
    Status: Temporarily in service of Kuroki.
    Quick Summary: Javelins get chucked back and forth, Jim Bob gets hit, one fails against the Cosmos and is thrown back, another javelin misses Finland. Also Rome starts trying to clamber back onto the bridge.



    Battle Status:


    Code:
    LV1 M Goblin   "Annuck":  69% - <Vulnerable> In the Water Near the Bridge
    LV4 M Goblin   "Jim Bob": 89% - <Effectively Stunned> From 100%, On the Bridge, Trying to pull a javelin from his chest
    LV5 M Goblin   "Cosmos":  100% - {Protect Castable} On the Bridge, Charging into Battle
    LV5 F Goblin   "Electra": 100% - {Hunting Bow, Heal Castable} Attacking Niea
    LV4 M Troll    "Rome":    98% - <Vulnerable> {Grenade Castable} Climbing out of the Water Near the Bridge, Opposite to Annuck
    LV6 M Troll    "Greek":   83% - <Speed/Stunned> {Grenade/Speed Cast} In the Water Near Annuck, Arrow in Knee
    LV1 F Troll    "Finland": 100% - On the Bridge, Charging into Battle
    LV1 M Orc      "Priam":   95% - <Protect> On the Bridge, Charging into Battle, Arrow in Chest
    Code:
    Sentry Trap A    "Niea's": 100% [Discharged]
    Sentry Trap B    "Grot's": 100% [Discharged]
    Lightning Trap A "Northland": 100% [Ready to Fire] <Manuel Mode>
    Lightning Trap B "Southland": 100% [Ready to Fire] <Manuel Mode>
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    He tried every last word for fireball that he knew of - from the most indecipherable languages, least comprehensible dialects and the most convoluted scriptures.

    None worked.

    He attempted shifting the focus of where he imagined the magic ought to take effect, first imagining that the fireball was to appear between his mandibles, then just above his eyes and then, repeating a move he had attempted earlier, between his two forelegs.

    Again, none worked.

    Beetlington was becoming increasingly frustrated. First, his attempts at physical combat had failed, and now his magical attempts seemed to be redundant, too.

    He thought to himself very seriously, willing himself to try again, arguing a point in his own mind in order to prevent himself going insane or, perhaps worse still, losing all faith within himself.
    Kuroki's heart may one day dangle upon the very precipice of non existence, Beetlington, and if that day comes, you may be the only thing able to right his balance once more. You've a duty not only to Kuroki, who has given you safety, freedom and respect, but also to your family, who may very well rely on you to find a home once more.

    After his mental pep talk, he changed focus once more, instead recalling to mind the magical words to missile but still was met with no success. Again, he changed where he envisioned the magic taking physical form, and again, nothing happened.

    You're smarter than this. Achievements need not come from obvious solutions... think outside the box. Aunty Beetrice held heroes off, for a time, using a suit of crafted armour. What can you do?

    And then he paused for a moment, clicking his mandibles as his mind rolled over a new thought. Suddenly, he jumped up in excitement.

    Though he had approached all other attempted solutions with hesitation and self doubt, Beetlington immediately knew without reservation that his new idea would solve everything.

    Abandoning the training room, Beetlington rushed, as fast as his spindly legs could take him, to the workshop, ignoring the clucking chickens of the hatchery, the ominous flag at Kuroki's heart, the delightful scent of his lair and the aching of his primitive dorsal heart. Once there, he approached a familiar gnarled old face, addressing him without pausing to catch his breath.

    "Excuse me, Grot sir? Perchance you could do an old Beetle a favour - a commission, even, if you require the coin?"

    Creature summary:
    Health: 68% (Still hurting himself)
    Level: 1.9
    Gold: Nil
    Keeper Approval: 20 (Consideration of personal obligations to Kuroki has given him insight into his favour of him as a Keeper)
    Mood: Excited, hopeful.
    Status: Awaiting Grot's response.
    Location: Kuroki's Workshop
    Summary: Beetlington failed to cast any magic, and has instead gone to Grot to ask a favour.

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