550. Questing Again II

550. Questing Again II

The firehounds were of little consequence to the group, with Adam and Jurot killing one each quickly, and the other three finding themselves under the heavy brunt of sixteen others, some of whom did very little, and others who went on a rampage for blood.

Victory!

Firehounds

XP Gained: +200

XP: 9050 -> 9250

The Iyrmen butchered the creatures, finding five cores, while placing their hides out to dry out. Adam and Vonda used their magics to speed up the process.

“Sorry about all the slaying,” Adam said, clearing his throat.

“Some creatures may be slain to allow for safer travel,” Vonda replied. “This year there is an influx of far too many creatures, and, so, it is permissible to cull them.”

“Right.” Adam still wasn’t sure about it, but since Vonda had reassured him, he pushed away the thoughts.

Omen: 5, 20

Several noonval wolves tried to bother the group, but quickly found themselves dead under the might of the group of seventeen.

Victory!

Noonval Wolves

XP Gained: +100

XP: 9250 -> 9350

‘I wonder if they’re Experts yet,’ Adam thought. They had slain a great many creatures, and though they had to share the XP, they still gained a great amount. They had travelled together for some time, so he assumed that they were close enough to Experts, or at the very least, Nobby was close.

‘Hey, Bell?’

[Yes?]

‘How close is Nobby to being an Expert?’

Bell did not respond.

‘Come on, don’t be like that.’

Bell remained silent.

‘How much XP have I made total?’

[Almost eighty thousand.]

Adam whistled, causing the others to glance his way. “Sorry, I was talking to myself in my head.”

They left him in peace, understanding that Adam was Adam.

‘If I didn’t spend my XP on other stuff, I could have been Level 9 or so? That’s not bad. Three levels isn’t so bad, though I suppose I probably punch well above my weight regardless.’

[Yes.]

‘Do you have any recommendations for me?’

[No.]

‘Do you want to talk about anything?’

[No.]

‘Okay.’

Fighting Spirit: 3 -> 2

Attack - Wraith (Flanking)

D20 + 11 = 13 (2)

D20 + 11 = 15 (4)

Hit!

Mana: 21 -> 20

Ability: Divine Smite

2D6 + 2D6 + 7 = 22 (3, 5)(2, 5)

22 damage!

Attack - Wraith (Flanking)

D20 + 11 = 12 (1)

D20 + 11 = 24 (13)

Hit!

Mana: 20 -> 19

Ability: Divine Smite

2D6 + 2D6 + 7 = 25 (4, 5)(4, 5)

25 damage!

Onward Soar: 1 -> 0

Attack - Wraith (Flanking)

D20 + 11 = 14 (3)

D20 + 11 = 17 (6)

Hit!

Mana: 19 -> 18

Ability: Divine Smite

2D6 + 2D6 + 7 = 25 (1, 5)(6, 6)

25 damage!

Attack - Wraith (Flanking)

D20 + 11 = 15 (4)

D20 + 11 = 25 (14)

Hit!

Mana: 18 -> 17

Ability: Divine Smite

2D6 + 2D6 + 7 = 22 (3, 3)(4, 5)

22 damage!

Jurot’s entire body unfurled into a raging leap, as his entire body turned red hot with rage, and he swung his axe with such might, he cut through the body of his firta, which engulfed him for but a moment, before it almost entirely dissipate into nothingness. The flames tried to reform themselves as Jaygak’s Stormdrake crackled with lightning through them, destroying the flames.

Adam inhaled for a moment, feeling the heat of the creatures, before he stepped forward and swung towards the creature made of fire, managing to sink his axe deep into the flames. He almost expended a charge of his Wraith, but decided against it, instead carving into the flames until they were almost gone. Stormdrake cut through the last of the flames, and they were left with a final firta.

The final firta swam around Jurot, trapping him in a sea of fire, burning him slightly with its flames.

Fighting Spirit: 2 -> 1

Attack - Wraith (Flanking)

D20 + 11 = 25 (14)

D20 + 11 = 26 (15)

Hit!

Mana: 17 -> 16

Ability: Divine Smite

2D6 + 2D6 + 7 = 29 (5, 6)(5, 6)

29 damage!

Attack - Wraith (Flanking)

D20 + 11 = 17 (1)

D20 + 11 = 27 (16)

Hit!

Mana: 16 -> 15

Ability: Divine Smite

2D6 + 2D6 + 7 = 20 (2,2)(3, 6)

20 damage!

Jurot did not inhale, instead roaring as he swung wildly with his axe, cutting into the flames raging around him. Adam’s axe and Jaygak’s blade cut into the fire, swiping them out, while Jurot continued to burn.

Victory!

Firtas

XP Gained: +300

XP: 9350 -> 9650

“Jurot, you okay?” Adam asked, watching as the flames continued to spread across Jurot.

The Iyrman dropped onto the ground before rolling around, putting out the fire. Adam looked out to the flames spreading across the plains, before using his magic to put it out before it became too much to handle.

Jaygak glanced between the pair, each of whom who had managed to nearly slay a firta with ease, while she barely struck them to finish them off. Even when she held resistance to fire, somehow the easiest enemies for her to face ended up being so easily dealt with by the pair.

The teen Iyrmen watched from the outpost, nodding their heads approvingly. Nirot and Laygak inhaled deeply, puffing out their chests in pride, seeing how well their cousins fought.

The back of Naqokan’s mind tingled. She had watched how the trio had fought over the passing months, and she could feel her mind fill with greater insights. It wasn’t just about how to move one’s weapons, but also how to move one’s body. Jurot, though unarmoured, moved as though he wore armour. He allowed himself to take strikes that could kill any normal Aldishman in order to grant himself a greater boon against his foes.

Jaygak fought in a way that was very much not like an Iyrman, for she hesitated a half step. Yet, thanks to that, she was able to react to the scene as it unfolded. If she had faced the third firta, then the other two firtas would have engulfed the area in greater fire, which would have led to disastrous consequences.

Adam...

Adam was Adam.

Even without fighting, the teens could feel themselves grow more experienced. Such a process was typically much slower than actively fighting, and yet, somehow, they were filled with greater knowledge and wisdom of battle.

Their eyes fell to Adam, who picked up a core.

Health: 83 -> 82

He gasped and tossed it between his hands, blowing against the core to cool it down, while Jaygak picked the others up, smirking at him playfully. Though she smirked playfully, Jurot could see the strain against her brows.

I can't believe Adam is such an idiot to forget that he could increase his Trained Bonus. Wow. What an idiot. How could he forget something so important.

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