Lunar: A Story Forgotten Session 7 Log Session Start: Sun Mar 09 20:10:45 1997 =============================================================================== Cast of Characters: Dragonmaster Lou as "Gamemaster, Teal, Ruby, Hiro, Bystander, Townsperson, Mayor, Old Woman, Mages, Magic Clerk, Armor Clerk, Weapons Clerk, Shop Bunnies, Ramus" Mia Ausa as "Callie" Ghaleon Dragonstar as "Zigfried" Ryouga Hibiki as "Kyoko" Scott Kroush as "Scott" Captain Blake as "Ebony, Nina" Danny Capote as "Danny" =============================================================================== ===MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== Danny: "I'd like to up my Dark Beam." Danny: "24 MXP" --Danny's Darkness skill has reached level 4. Needs 28 for next-- Kyoko: "Soul Litanies." --Kyoko needs 21. Confirm? --Kyoko's Soul Litany skill has reached Level 2. Needs 24 for next.-- Nina: "whip, 4, 31" --Nina's Whip skill has reached level 4. Needs 36 for next-- Scott: "Blade." --Scott needs 23, confirm?-- --Scott's Blade skill has reached level 4. Needs 26 for next.-- Zigfried: "Owl! :D" --Zigfried needs 24, confirm?-- --Zigfrieds's Owl skill has reached level 6. Needs 28 for next-- ===END OF MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== ===GAME ON=== * Scott looks at the wanton destruction around Nota. --The group continues to surmise the damage in Nota after seeing Pharos getting Dragon Cannoned by a mysterious white-cloaked stranger...-- Zigfried: "Well, that was interesting..." * Nina is on her knees, overcome by the spectacle just witnessed Ebony: "Interesting is one word for it." * Zigfried chuckles. Teal: "What so funny Zig?" Scott: "True enough, Eb. Who was that guy? Could it be Ghaleon?" Zigfried: "Nothing. Just Ebony's comment." Ruby: "It might be. It was one of Ghaleon's spells..." Kyoko: "Ghaleon..." Ebony: "Nah, he's been brought back too many times. There's laws against that sort of thing" Kyoko: "Lovely, Just what we need!" Zigfried: "There should be." * Nina stands and looks around Hiro: "I agree Uncle. He needs to rest for once..." Scott: "But he is on our side, Ky." Kyoko: "Do we know that, Scott?" Nina: "How can you all be so calm after that!?" Scott: "I think we've done all we can here. Let's get moving to Vane." Danny: "If it is him Scott... I'd love to find out who that guy really is." Kyoko: "Yes, let's go." Zigfried: "Might as well." Ruby: "Well, his good side was on our side since we defeated Zophar..." Teal: "Next stop, Zulan!" Danny: "Let's go." Ebony: "Eh... You see one city destroyed you've seen them all..." * Scott heads off toward Zulan. --The group exits the ruined half of Nota and heads for Zulan...-- * Nina drags herself after everyone else * Zigfried follows Scott. Ebony: "At least no one was hurt." Scott: "This is getting ugly, folks. I've never seen that kind of evil like Pharos." * Danny looks back and then walks towards Zulan as well. Teal: "I'm afraid to think what he would have done if that guy with Dragon Cannon didn't show up..." * Zigfried shrugs. "Evil is evil no matter who possesses it." Kyoko: "Yea, Scott. This is giving ME the heebie-jeebies!" Scott: "Well, I thought I had seen it all until now." * Nina walks up slowly behind Zig, "Um..." Scott: "That Pharos is one guy that just gives me the creeps, and I don't scare too easily." * Zigfried glances back towards Nina. * Danny wonders what fear is. Nina: "Am I a coward?" Zigfried: "Why do you ask that?" Nina: "Because... I saw that what... Person did... And I'm frightened... You all seem so calm..." Ebony: "Practice." * Scott hears the conversation. "No, Nina, you're not a coward." Zigfried: "Don't worry about it Nina. Only a fool knows no fear." * Danny looks at Zigfried. Nina: "... Thank you... Do you really think there's anything we can do...?" Danny: "Really? Well, maybe some people were just brought up not to be afraid! " Kyoko: "Nina, at least you're not quaking in your robes. =)" Scott: "Well, we do have a chance. There's always hope." * Ebony just goes psycho around Kane Zigfried: "I know don't know, Nina. But hopefully there will be." Nina: "I've never done anything important before." Scott: "Maybe Marina will know more when we get to Vane." Teal: "Remember, I was there when Pharos was killed the first time. He can be beaten. Same applies to Kane, although Kane seems to be a lot stronger now... Before he could only use magic via the Demon Armor. He seems to have learned new spells he can use on his own now..." * Ebony growls Ebony: "I'd like to show him some spells... Up close and personal." Zigfried: [to Nina] "You need to be more confident about yourself." Teal: "Uncle, growling won't help... We need to help these guys get our auras back and then we can show Kane who's boss!" Ebony: "I am helping!" Scott: "I'm sure of it, Teal. Let's just get out of this area so we can get back to Earth." Teal: "I know you are Uncle... Just keep your blood pressure down, OK?" * Nina looks at Zig, "I am confidant in my abilities, just not against people who destroy towns with a gesture." Kyoko: "Ebony, calm down." Kyoko: "We'll all get out revenges." Ebony: "... I'm calm!" Teal: "Uncle, if that's calm, I'd hate to see you furious..." Scott: "I'd just love to get my hands on Temna, but I know that time will come." Nina: "A priestess talking about revenge?" Ebony: "I don't get furious much." Zigfried: "I understand. I'm not that confident about defeating Pharos either. At least as we are now. But I just don't worry about it." * Scott takes a look on the horizon to see if Zulan is anywhere close. --Suddenly, some noises are heard in some nearby bushes...-- Scott: "Dammit!" * Zigfried pauses and listens. * Nina instinctively pulls out her whip * Scott turns around and assumes the fighting stance. --A group of large white apes jump out, accompanied by large insects!-- ===COMBAT=== * Danny unsheathes his sword. * Kyoko pulls out her wand. * Zigfried vows not to be knocked out this time! Ebony: "Three Albino Baboons in front, three Mutant Flies in back!" * Ebony flies out of dangers way Scott: "Let's kick some ass, guys!" Zigfried: "You got it, Scott!" Teal attacks! Albino Baboon A is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Albino Baboon A is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried casts Winged Owl! A pair of snowy white wings emerge from his back! Zigfried can attack regardless of row! Zigfried: "Eule, spirit of the owls, I call on your strength to aid me. Lend me your wings and give me flight!" * Nina turns to glance to Zig * Zigfried takes to the air. * Scott prepares an incantation for his Wide Slash skill. Scott casts Wide Slash! Scott: "Goddess Althena bless my blade!" Danny: "Nice set of wings you got there Zigfried." Scott rakes his sword across the row of Albino Baboons! * Zigfried smirks as he spirals above the party. * Nina pulls off her cloak and lets her own wings free Zigfried: "Care to join me up here, Nina?" * Ebony buzzes by Zig Nina: "I think I offer more protection to the back row here." * Zigfried mockingly swats at Ebony. * Zigfried nods. "All right." Albino Baboon A suffers 31, B suffers 31, C suffers 31. Scott: "Gotcha!" Albino Baboon A attacks Scott! Scott: "This is gonna hurt!" Scott suffers 24 damage! Ebony: "It sure is nice not being a target." Ebony: "Of course... I'm also no help." Scott: "What'd I say. I knew it'd hurt." Albino Baboon B attacks Danny! Danny suffers 15 damage! Albino Baboon C attacks Nina! Nina suffers 12 damage! Danny attacks Albino Baboon A! * Nina rubs at the scratch First attack... 51 damage! Second attack... 49 damage! Scott: "Not bad, Danny. Not bad at all." Danny: "I gotta fight more often than use magic!" The Mutant Flies defend... Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Albino Baboon A is hit with a wave of sound for 44 damage! Scott: "Go Ky!" * Ebony flies by Zig "She's got a bigger set of lungs than you do." Nina casts Quicklash! Nina can counterattack! Zigfried: "That's because she's using magic, Ebony." ===ROUND 2=== * Kyoko inhales deeply, stares at Baboon A. Kyoko begins singing, pleasant at first, then turning shrill 'til the song forms waves of sound impacting into Baboon A! * Scott gets ready to Wide Slash the Baboons again. "I hate monkeys." * Ebony snickers, loops around Zig, "Maybe you could use her as a backup singer?" Ebony: "You'll really floor your audience." * Zigfried chuckles and he starts to gain altitude. Scott: "Especially monkey monsters. You're getting your asses kicked." Zigfried: "Yes I would, wouldn't I!" Danny: "Some monkeys are cute Scott." Danny: "I used to have a pet monkey..." Zigfried attacks Albino Baboon A! Danny: "But it was getting too violent so I had to get rid of it." Scott: "Good for frickin' you, Danny. These monkeys are getting their asses killed." * Zigfried dives at the baboon! * Nina doesn't spend time for idle chatter in battle First attack... 28 damage! * Ebony spends too much idle chatter in battle * Zigfried arcs back for another attack. Second attack... 28 damage! Danny: "That's true Scott." * Zigfried attacks one last time and then soars clear. Third attack... Critical hit! 57 damage! Albino Baboon A is dead! Scott casts Wide Slash! Scott: "Goddess Althena bless my blade!" Scott rakes his blade across the Albino Baboons! Scott: "Gotcha!" Albino Baboon B suffers 31, C suffers 31. Albino Baboon B attacks Nina! Scott: "Hmmm. Maybe I oughta use Fastcut more often." Scott: "Nina, look out!" Nina suffers 6 damage... Nina counterattacks! Ebony: "You guys are a buncha Lou wanna-bes." Zigfried: "I'm not!" Albino Baboon B suffers 37 damage! Ebony: "True..." Scott: "I'm not!" Albino Baboon C attacks Scott! Scott suffers 20 damage! Mutant Fly A casts Weak Litany on Zigfried! * Zigfried grumbles. * Zigfried is gonna make that fly pay! Zigfried's attack goes down by 7... Mutant Fly B casts Weak Litany on Scott! Scott: "You mess with the best, you die like the rest, Fly." Scott's attack goes down by 5... Mutant Fly C defends... * Ebony sticks his tongue out at the bad guys Danny attacks Albino Baboon B! Scott: "That'll only piss them off, Ebony." First attack... 54 damage! * Zigfried feels a little woozy from the spell, but is okay. He's increasing the duration he can stay aloft. Ebony: "Yea? So?" Second attack... 45 damage! Scott: "Do you want those big ass monkeys mad at you?" Kyoko: "These things are getting me REAL mad." * Scott is on the verge of berzerker fury. Ebony: "As long as they can't reach me." * Nina coolly surveys the opposition Kyoko casts Hypersonic on Albino Baboon B! * Kyoko inhales deeply, stares at Baboon B. Kyoko begins singing, pleasant at first, then turning shrill 'til the song forms waves of sound impacting into Baboon B! Scott: "Quite a set of pipes, Ky!" Albino Baboon B is pounded by sound waves for 45 damage! Nina attacks Albino Baboon B! * Danny yawns. Scott: "Go get 'em, Nina!" First attack... 37 damage! Albino Baboon B is dead! * Zigfried watches Nina finish the baboon off. Second attack on Albino Baboon C... 34 damage! ===ROUND 3=== Scott: "Not bad, little lady. Not bad at all." * Nina expertly brings the end of the whip back to her hand with a flick of her wrist Nina: "Little?" Scott: "Just being courteous, Kyoko. That's all." Teal attacks! Albino Baboon C is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! * Zigfried glares at fly A. It's gonna be a dead bug soon! Ebony attacks! Albino Baboon C is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Scott casts Fastcut! Ebony: "I wonder if repeated use of acid is good for the teeth?" Scott: "You're finished, monkey. FASTCUT!" Scott flies in with his blade, making Albino Baboon C suffer 21 damage! Scott: "Probably not, Ebony." Zigfried attacks Mutant Fly A! * Zigfried claws at the stupid bug! * Ebony doesn't think anyone has critical weakness to acid First attack... 31 damage! Second attack... 31 damage! Third attack... 26 damage! * Zigfried huffs and flies back out of the way. Scott: "Not bad, Zig!" Albino Baboon C casts Tumbling Run! The white monkey rolls over the back row! Zigfried: "I should have done better though! It's even if it's a mutant, it's still a fly!" * Zigfried grumbles. Ebony: "Ahhh, don't feel bad, you'd be surprised how strong monsters can be." Zigfried suffers 32 damage... Kyoko suffers 31 damage... * Kyoko screams! Zigfried: "Oooo..." Mutant Fly A defends... Mutant Fly B defends... Zigfried: "Can someone heal me...?" Mutant Fly C defends... Danny attacks Albino Baboon C! First attack... Critical hit! 88 damage! Second attack... 49 damage! Albino Baboon C is dead! Kyoko casts Hypersonic on Mutant Fly A! Mutant Fly A is bombarded by sound waves for 47 damage! * Kyoko inhales deeply, stares at Mutant Fly A. Kyoko begins singing, pleasant at first, then turning shrill 'til the song forms waves of sound impacting into Mutant Fly A! Nina attacks Mutant Fly A! First attack... 46 damage! Mutant Fly A has been swatted! * Nina swings her whip over her head and into the next bad guy Second attack on Mutant Fly B... 39 damage! ===ROUND 4=== Teal attacks! Mutant Fly B is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Mutant Fly B is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried attacks Mutant Fly B! * Zigfried dives at the blasted fly! First attack... 29 damage! * Zigfried claws at it again! Second attack... 31 damage! * Zigfried swipes at the fly a final time. Third attack... 26 damage! * Zigfried flies back to the back row. Scott casts Recovery Litany on Zigfried! * Scott begins a healing incantation: "Goddess Althena, hear my call. Heal this soul that he may continue in the ways of bravery and honor for your glorious cause!" Zigfried recovers 23 HP Zigfried: "Thanks, Scott!" Scott: "No prob, Ziggy!" * Zigfried docks Scott in the back of the head as he flies past. Mutant Fly B attacks Scott! Scott is hit for 10 damage. Scott is defeated. :( Nina: "Come hit me you stinkin' bug." Mutant Fly C casts Weak Litany on Kyoko! * Scott mutters. "Guys, get them for me!" Kyoko's attack decreases by 1 * Zigfried looks down at Scott. "Maybe I shouldn't have hit him when I was flying past. Might have distracted him." Danny attacks Mutant Fly B! First attack... 57 damage! Mutant Fly B has been swatted! Second attack on Mutant Fly C... 52 damage! Kyoko casts Recovery Litany on herself! All HP recovered... Nina attacks Mutant Fly C! * Kyoko starts chanting... "In the name of Althena, calm this soul and heal their wounds..." Kyoko is suddenly engulfed in a blue light and starts healing... First attack... 47 damage! Second attack... 40 damage! ===ROUND 5=== * Scott is still comatose. :( Teal attacks! Mutant Fly C is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Mutant Fly C is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Hiro attacks! Mutant fly C is hit with a blast of ice for 3 damage! * Zigfried gets ready to attack. Ruby attacks! Mutant Fly C is hit with a burst of flame for 3 damage! Mutant Fly C is toast! VICTORY! Nina: "I was twelve short!? Geeze..." * Nina re-attaches the whip to her belt * Scott gets up. "Man, that was the best nap I've had in a while." * Danny looks down at Scott... "Good morning." Zigfried: "Feeling better, Scott?" Scott: "Not really, Ziggy!" Ebony" Yea, we won!" Ebony: "What else is new." * Zigfried punts Scott in the head. Zigfried: "I keep telling you not to call me that." * Danny extends his hand to help Scott up. * Scott powerbombs Zigfried for that. --All earn 25 XP. 315 S, 39 MXP gained.-- * Zigfried doesn't mean any harm. "Just watch the Ziggy remarks!" * Scott accepts Danny's help up Ebony: "Those wings of yours gonna disappear Zig?" * Zigfried nods as he sends them away. * Nina looks at Zig, "They looked good on you." Zigfried: "Um... Thank you." Scott: "Let's just get moving again. Ky, I can use a heal." Scott: "OK, that's enough of that, you two!" * Scott sheaths his sword and limps toward Zulan. * Zigfried shrugs and follows Scott. Scott: "There's gotta be an Althena's Statue there." --The town of Zulan soon appears just over the horizon...-- * Nina walks up to Zig, "Mind if I offer some advice?" --As the group approaches Zulan, the weather gets colder...-- Zigfried: "Go ahead." * Scott gets out his cold weather gear. (Goose down coat.) Nina: "Don't flap your wings so much, it makes you tired." quicker, let the wind do some of the work." Ebony: "Gee... I knew that." Zigfried: "Thanks, Nina. I'm still learning how to use my powers." Nina: "You did well for a beginner." Danny: "Hmmmmm... I am going to have to buy some new clothes!" * Zigfried grins. "That's nice to hear." Ebony: "How come no ones asked ME for flying advice... I've been doing it the longest!" Zigfried: "Well, Nina offered the advice to me. I didn't ask for it. You haven't said anything about it other that how long you've been doing it yourself." Teal: "It's hard to take a kitty seriously I guess, Uncle..." --The group finally approaches a cave in the side of a mountain at the end of a dead-end path...-- * Zigfried shivers, wishing he had something warmer to wear. Ebony: "I am NOT a kitty!" Ruby: "If I remember correctly, Zulan's on the other side of this cave!" * Ruby enters the cave * Danny walks into the cave. * Nina walks, quiet again * Zigfried follows everyone in. --When the group exits the other side of the cave, they find themselves in the snowy resort town of Zulan!-- --There is an Althena's Statue nearby :)-- * Zigfried touches the Althena's Statue. --Everyone's HP/MP fully restored.-- * Kyoko touches the statue. * Nina runs a finger along the statue Ebony: "Chilly ain't it?" * Ebony lands on Zig's head * Zigfried nods. Ruby: "Some things never change..." Hiro: "I don't think it's that bad..." Teal: "You wouldn't! You live in that icy cave after all!" Hiro: "So?" * Zigfried wonders if he should be annoyed at Ebony for sitting on his head. --As the group explores the town, they come across one store and a group of people enjoying the winter resort. The ski slopes are empty, however...-- Teal: "That's odd..." Danny: "Ski slopes?! Let's go skiing!" Bystander: "Skiing?! Are you nuts!?" Ebony: "Skiing?" Kyoko: "Skiing? I'd probably fall on my face." Danny: "Why not?" Scott: "Let's just go on towards Vane." Danny: "I love skiing!" Bystander: "There's Razor Wolves up there!" Zigfried: "Yeah, I don't think we have time for skiing right now." Scott: "Razor Wolves?" Ebony: "Smart Zig." Danny: "Really?" [he gets a big grin on his face] Bystander: "A new pack moved in, and traditional wolf-control techniques don't work!" Kyoko: "We need to get on to Vane..." Scott: "Oh yeah. I think I've faced them before. Only fire magic is really effective against them." * Nina wraps her wings around herself, shivering slightly Danny: "Anyone have that type of magic?" Scott: "I agree with Kyoko. We've got to keep moving." Bystander: "But no one here has fire magic. We tried using various other things such as Wolf's Bane and even ultrasound and nothing works!" Zigfried: "Perhaps the snow's been hard lately and the Razor Wolves just needed a better territory to move into." Zigfried: "They might move out in time." Bystander: "There is a reward for anyone that can get rid of the wolves..." Danny: "But ummm... If we don't kill those wolves... These peoples' vacation will be ruined!" Danny: "REWARD?!" Bystander: "Yep. 4000S!" Kyoko: "Yea, Pharos!!!!!!!" Ebony: "Vacations?" Scott: "Look, I got suckered into that before and almost got my ass killed, if it weren't for Marina Ausa. Let's just get going on to Vane." Ebony: "We're worrying about vacations with the world at stake?" * Zigfried rolls his eyes, not thinking killing the wolves is any sort of solution. --Suddenly, one of the aforementioned Razor Wolves attacks the town!" Nina: "I don't know, think of all the provisions we could buy for 4000 silver." * Danny's eyes gawk at the amount of money that he could get for killing the wolves. Townsperson: "Ahh! Help! It's a wolf!" Scott: "S***. Let's kick ass, guys!" Danny: "Joy, let's kill this thing!" Ebony: "Bloodthirsty aren't we?" ===COMBAT=== * Zigfried tries to see what the Razor Wolf is going after. * Danny takes out his sword * Kyoko pulls out her wand, again... * Scott assumes his fighting stance and gets ready for combat. * Zigfried sighs Ebony: "One Razor Wolf!" * Zigfried angles his claws in front of him. Ebony: "Nice doggy..." * The Razor Wolf snaps at Ebony Zigfried: "Maybe it's rabid." Ebony" "Ack!" Ebony: "And I was about to say your kinda cute!" Zigfried: "That could explain the unusual behavior..." Teal attacks! The Razor Wolf is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! The Razor Wolf is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Scott casts Fastcut! Scott: "FASTCUT!" Scott slices the Razor Wolf for 31 damage! Zigfried attacks! * Zigfried growls and slashes at the Razor Wolf. * Nina flaps her wings, hovering a foot off the ground First attack... 30 damage! Second attack... 32 damage! Ebony: "Maybe if we give it a bone it'll leave us alone." Third attack... Critical hit! 56 damage! Zigfried: "Hmm... Not bad." Razor Wolf attacks Nina! Scott: "I'll give it a bone. About thirty-two broken ones." Danny: "Good idea Ebony, or maybe a cat!" Ebony: "HEY!" Nina suffers 12 damage... * Danny grins Zigfried: "Ignore him, Ebony. I don't think he means it." Danny attacks! * Nina holds the gash she just received First attack... 51 damage! Second attack... 50 damage! Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Razor Wolf suffers 46 damage! * Kyoko inhales deeply, stares at Razor Wolf. Kyoko begins singing, pleasant at first, then turning shrill 'til the song forms waves of sound impacting into Razor Wolf!" Scott: "Will this thing ever die?" Nina attacks! Danny: "No..." First attack... Nina misses! Second attack... 40 damage! ===ROUND 2=== * Nina feels robbed * Scott has his sword ready to Fastcut again. Teal attacks! Razor Wolf is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! * Kyoko is tuning up for another Sonic Blast. Ebony attacks! Razor Wolf is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Scott casts Fastcut! * Zigfried gets ready to pummel the Razor Wolf again. Scott slices the Razor Wolf for 31 damage! The Razor Wolf falls apart, revealing it to be mechanical in origin! Scott: "Eat that, wolvie!" VICTORY! Zigfried: "Mechanical..." Nina: "Huh?" * Kyoko spits on it. --All earn 5 XP. 75S, 15 MXP gained.-- Kyoko: "Pharos's goons." Scott: "It's a machine!" Nina: "Looks like that cheesy new Vile Tribe is involved here." Scott: "OK, where's Synthetica!" * Nina runs back to touch Althena again --Everyone's HP/MP fully restored-- Ebony: "Hmmm... If the wolves are robotic... There has to be some sort of plan for them to be here." Scott "Thanks, Nina." Zigfried: "True." Scott: "Like maybe a strategic position?" Ebony: "If it is we can't let them hold it." Scott: "But what could Zulan offer in that way?" Mayor: "Actually, I think I know the answer..." Ebony: "Whatever it is, it's not good for us..." Scott: "What is it?" * Zigfried turns towards the mayor. Mayor: "Well, about a month ago the Neo Pharosians asked to have their annual convention here but we refused. I never figured they would be vengeful enough to sic robotic wolves on us..." Mayor: "Now that we know what they are though, we can get the appropriate countermeasures up..." Scott: "That's the Neos for you." Zigfried: "I'm not sure if they'd be that spiteful, but maybe we *should* investigate." Teal: "Yeah... Looking at these parts, these wolves don't seem to be too top of the line... We could let them be if we didn't want that bounty..." Ebony: "And maybe find some treasure on the way!" Scott: "Like maybe a new sword or something." Mayor: "Well, we have some bounty hunters coming in later today to take care of the problem. This insight could be very helpful..." Nina: "I'll do whatever you all want." Zigfried: "Well, if other people are taking care of this, perhaps we should just get going then." Ebony: "But... 4000 S!" Scott: "Let's do, Zig. Let's go on to Meribia. We can get to Vane from there." Kyoko: "Yea, the fate of the world, or 4000S. Your choice guys [smiles]." Zigfried: "Yeah. We can't afford to delay any longer than we have to." Ain't worth us getting our asses killed over. Let's get going to Vane. Kyoko: "To Vane then!" * Scott heads off in the direction of Meribia Teal: "Next stop, Meribia!" Ebony: "Oh well... I guess we can skip pointless violence." * Kyoko heads off to Meribia. Kyoko: "Coming?" * Zigfried follows Kyoko and Scott. * Nina follows * Scott holds up so Kyoko can catch up with him. * Ebony sits on Zig's head again * Zigfried picks up Ebony and moves him on to his shoulder instead. * Ebony watches the scenery as they pass * Nina walks quietly, her wings wrapped around herself to keep herself warm * Scott spies ahead through a pair of binoculars. * Zigfried notes that he will have to keep his shades on at all costs in a place like Meribia. Kyoko: "We're going to be close to my home." Kyoko: "The new Althena's Shrine is beautiful this time of year." Nina: "I have no home..." Scott: "I know what you mean, Ky. I've had to stop there a few times." Ebony: "I wonder if we will get a chance to visit my old cave." * Kyoko sighs. Scott: "You know, Kyoko, it's a wonder that we haven't met. before the Unification festival." Nina: "I've always wanted to go to the Blue Star." Kyoko: "Well, We probably passed in the halls many times without noticing." Zigfried: "We'll arrange that for you, Nina." Scott: "Believe me, Nina. It's not that grand. I lived there for a long time." Kyoko: "We'll get you outta here, Nina." Zigfried: "It shouldn't take much. ;)" Nina: "I figured maybe I could make a new start there" --The group soon sees Meribia just before the horizon...-- Scott: "Here we are, guys. Meribia. The biggest city on the face of Lunar." --Welcome to Meribia!-- Ebony: "I used to know Ramus you know..." Kyoko: "Home again, home again!." Ebony: "Oh wait... I already used that line." Zigfried: "One of my best concerts was here a few months ago." Scott: "One of my best fights was here. In the sewers." --Near the entrance they can see the governor's mansion, and the world headquarters of Ramus's chain of stores. There are also Weapon and Armor stores, and Black Rose St. :)-- --And old woman approaches the group...-- Scott: "Black Rose street looks promising." Old Woman: "Kyoko! Kyoko, is that you!?" * Zigfried looks at the Ramus billboards and wonders if he could feel sick. Kyoko: "Man, I remember hanging out on Black Rose Street as a young girl... Oh the memories..." * Kyoko looks at the woman. Kyoko: "Yes." Kyoko: "It's me." Old Woman: "Is it you Kyoko! Thank Althena! All us regulars at the temple were worried about you!" Scott: "Friend of yours, Ky?" Ebony: "Gee... I think the Ramus family got worse over time." --Kyoko does not know the woman, or even knows how she knew her name...-- Kyoko: "Sorry to make you worried, but the bottom dropped out of the sky." [smile] Old Woman: "If your parents knew..." Kyoko: "Parents?" Old Woman: "Oops... Guess I let the cat out of the bag..." * Nina eyes the weapon and armor stores Scott: "Hey, at least yours are still alive." Kyoko: "I'm an orphan!" Old Woman: "Maybe... Maybe not my dear..." Kyoko: "Who are you?" * Zigfried pays attention to the conversation although his gaze is wandering elsewhere. * Scott can cut the tension with his sword here. Old Woman: "Your parents left you in my care when you were a baby... I could not afford to care for you, so I brought you to the Shrine..." Old Woman: "I'm an old family friend..." * Kyoko drops her staff. Ebony: "How convenient." Kyoko: "You know..." Kyoko: "My parents..." Old Woman: "Are you OK dear?" * Scott picks up the staff and hands it to Kyoko. Old Woman: "Yes... They made me promise not to let you know about them to protect you..." * Zigfried checks to see if Kyoko's all right. * Kyoko stands there shocked. Old Woman: "But in my senility I let it slip out. :(" Kyoko: "Take me to them!" Kyoko: "Please, I want to see them." Scott: "I'll go with you, Kyoko." Scott: "Just to be on the safe side." Old Woman: "I can't! They left town never to be seen again just after they left me in your care..." Kyoko: "At least tell me their names." Kyoko: "So I know who I truly am." Old Woman: "Your mother was Hanako Ayukawa, and your father was Taro Ayukawa..." Scott: "With that information, I can get my contacts to look into their locations." Old Woman: "That may be very difficult. No one has seen or heard from then since Kyoko was an infant..." Zigfried: "It was so many years ago though. They could be anywhere by now." Old Woman: "If only it weren't for those recruiters..." Kyoko: "Mother, Father... So close... Yet..." Scott: "I'll admit they're mostly in Vane, but they might help." * Nina wonders what's going on * Kyoko has a tear in her eye. Old Woman: "Why did those Neo Pharosians have to come to Meribia!?" Zigfried: "Recruiters?" * Zigfried blinks. * Scott hands Kyoko a clean handkerchief from his backpack. * Kyoko falls to her knees at those words! Kyoko: "No..." Old Woman: "Yes... The Neo Pharosians came to recruit in Meribia. Kyoko's parents did not trust them and did all they could to prove their true intentions..." Old Woman: "This did not make them very popular with that cult..." Scott: "Don't go any further with your story, ma'am. You've struck a nerve." Kyoko: "No, keep going." Kyoko: "I want to hear this." * Zigfried kneels by Kyoko. "Kyoko, do you think you'll be all right?" Old Woman: "After many nights of having their home vandalized, the Ayukawas became fearful of their lives and that of their newborn daughter. They left Kyoko in my care and ran away from town, trying to avoid the Neo Pharosians..." Old Woman: "That was the last anyone saw of them..." * Scott turns to Kyoko. "Are you sure you want to hear the rest of this?" Old Woman: "There isn't any more to tell, I'm afraid..." * Kyoko begins sobbing. Old Woman: "There, there dear. It's all right. I'm sure your parents, somewhere, are doing fine..." Scott: "I'll help you find them, Kyoko. I know how it feels to lose your family. For that, I'll be glad to help you." * Kyoko looks up at the woman, tears streaking in her eyes "Thanks for telling me... Thanks for taking care of me..." * Nina turns away, having her own issues with her parents * Kyoko hugs Scott and Zigfried. "Thanks!" Old Woman: "It was the least I can do. Your parents were so kind and were always helping me with my family... Farewell Kyoko..." * The old woman walks off... Ebony: "This stuff always seems to happen..." * Zigfried is startled for a moment. "You're welcome, Kyoko." * Zigfried pats her on the back. Ruby: "And I thought the old Cult of Althena was bad..." Scott: "As I said, Ky. I'll be glad to help you out in finding your parents." Kyoko: "I'd like that, Scott." Scott: "I know how you feel all too well." * Scott hugs Kyoko. "Rest assured. We'll find them." * Nina says quietly, "Yes, having a real family would be nice, I will help you as well." Scott: "Ruby, the old Cult of Althena has nothing on these guys. The Neos are pure Evil and that's it." Kyoko: "And if the Neos have done anything to my parents, they will suffer a million fold!" * Zigfried stands up and helps Kyoko to her feet. Teal: "Well, so where to now?" * Nina looks, "The stores." Kyoko: "Hmmm." Scott: "Let's head to Black Rose Street." Hiro: "Everyone all for that?" Kyoko: "I wonder if my friends on the Rose Street are there." Scott: "My contacts with the Magic Guild might be there." Kyoko: "Yes, let's go. * Zigfried shrugs, indifferent. --The group walks across town to Black Rose St. Many more magicians than usual seem to be crowding the street today...-- Scott: "What's this? Is the whole frickin' Magic Guild here today?" --There is a Magic Store on Black Rose Street...-- Mage 1: "I hope the ceremony ends soon. I gotta get back to my shop in Vane..." Scott: "What ceremony?" Mage 2: "No kidding... I hate how we had to be evacuated, but if Vane flies again, so be it!" Mage 1: "Vane's return to the skies! It's set to happen any day now! For the safety of the residents, Vane was evacuated. Most of us came here to Black Rose St." Scott: "Where's Marina Ausa?" Mage 2: "She's back at Vane, still trying to get the Guild to reconsider..." Scott: "How are they gonna raise Vane back to the skies again?" Ebony: Magic?" Mage 1: "Only Marina and the Guild know for sure. It was kept top secret from the rest of us." Teal: "Where are they gonna get that kind of magic from Uncle? From you like Borgan did?" Scott: "Good explanation, Teal. That might be the answer. But they didn't have the Aura until recently." Zigfried: "With technology today, they might not need magic to raise Vane anymore." Ebony: "I dunno, unless the Vane types are working with Pharos they won't have access to my power." Mage 2: "Well, they've been planning this for months, all at Marina's protest, but they overrode her veto." Kyoko: "I never liked the fact they're going to try to revive Vane to the skies." Kyoko: "Althena had a reason to send it to the ground, she would raise it again." Scott: "That ain't easy to do and I'll bet Marina is pissed. I've got to get over there quickly." Zigfried: "Well, it used to fly. No reason it shouldn't again." Kyoko: "I think Marina has the right idea." Teal: "We should get supplies first, though..." * Nina smirks, not believing that a city can fly Zigfried: "Althena shot Vane at Ghaleon's behest though! That's not much of a reason." Zigfried: "Yeah, Teal. We'd better do some shopping." Kyoko: "Yea... I guess so, but after so long? Are the people ready?" Scott: "Let's head into that magic shop." Mage 1: "The Magic Guild thought we were..." Kyoko: OK, to the magic shop." --The group enters the Magic Shop, and is warmly greeted by the clerk.-- * Zigfried nods. Scott: "Still, I thought the Ausa Dynasty had the final say in those matters." Magic Clerk: "How may I help you?" Scott: "Ask Kyoko." Teal: "Remember, they said Marina's Veto was overridden by the Guild..." Magic Clerk: "Care to see our inventory?" Kyoko: "Yes, please." Scott: "That ain't an easy thing to do, Teal. I spent close to a year there. I know how Vane works." ---Magic Store Inventory--- Gold Amulet (Dod% + 14) [100 S] Tiara (Def +8) [60 S] Wisdom Robe (Def + 38) [150 S] Fire Cane (ATK + 8, Wis + 8) [100 S] Sapphire Light [90000 S] Magic Clerk: "What will it be?" Scott: "Guys, Maybe we oughta sell the Sapphire Light we have. It could net us some major cash." Teal: "Are you nuts? Look at how much those things go for!" Zigfried: "Yeah, but we may never come around another like that for a long time." Kyoko: "I'd like the amulet." Zigfried: "Getting another one will be expensive." Magic Clerk: "Be right back..." -Kyoko buys and equips Gold Amulet (Dod% + 14) Magic Clerk: "Anything else?" Scott: "Well, how are we going to get the money we need for armor and weapons?" * Ebony has always been bored with the buying bit, climbs into Zig's backpack for a nap Magic Clerk: "You guys need money? Ramus is in the market for some bounty hunters I hear..." Ebony: "Told you we shoulda killed those mecha-wolves." Kyoko: "The Tiara please." Scott: "Great. Ramus is looking for bounty hunters. I think I'll pass on working for him." Magic Clerk: "Lemme get it out of the back..." Zigfried: "I wonder what he could possibly want." Teal: "Say what you will about Ramus, but he does pay those that work for him..." Scott: "He almost got my ass killed between here and Azado." * Zigfried chuckles. "Somehow that doesn't surprise me." -Kyoko buys and equips Tiara (Def +8)- Nina: "We can't fight without proper equipment." Magic Clerk: "Anything else?" Scott: "That son of an unnamed goat hired me to take care of a pack of monsters. He should have said legion. There were more monsters there than you can shake a stick at." Zigfried: "Yeah. We'd better check out the weapons and armor stores soon." Kyoko: "The robe please." Magic Clerk: "Lemme get it down off the shelf..." Nina: "We won't have any money." Kyoko: "I will sell my leftovers." -Kyoko buys and equips Wisdom Robe (Def + 38)- -Kyoko sells her old stuff for 60 S= Scott: "That's a big frickin' help." Ebony: "Zzzzzzzzzzzz..." Teal: "Where to now?" Scott: "Here we go with the snoring cat again." Teal: "WAKE UP UNCLE!" Nina: "Leave him alone, he's cute." Kyoko: "And the staff?" Zigfried: "Nah, he ain't *that* loud." Magic Clerk: "Sell your old staff too, right?" Scott: "Forget the staff, Ky. We need the cash." Zigfried: "Let's go to the weapon store now." * Ebony reaches up and pulls the flap on the backpack, goes back to sleep Magic Clerk: "Whatever, the customer is always right!" Kyoko: "Yes." * Zigfried wouldn't confirm. "We won't have enough for the rest of us!" ===MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== Callie: "umm.. up acrobatics!" --Callie's skill "Acrobatics" has reached level 3! Needs 31 for next. Acquired new skill: -Quicker - 2MP - OS: Increases reaction.-- ===END OF MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== Teal: "Where do you all want to go to now?" Hiro: "Well, are we gonna go somewhere else or just sit around this magic shop all day?" Nina: "I would like to look at the weapons." Callie: "I'm all for action." Scott: "Guys, I hate to say it, but maybe we should take Ramus mission. I hate him with a passion, but it may be the only way." --The group exits the Magic Store and heads for the Armor Store.-- --The group enters the Armor Store-- Armor Clerk: "Welcome to the Meribia Armor Store! We only sell top of the line stuff here. How can I help you?" Scott: "Can you get us good bargains too?" * Zigfried checks out the inventory. ---Armor Store Inventory--- Metal Armor (Def + 50) [350 S] Polymer Suit (Def + 46) [200 S] Titanium Helmet (Def + 15) [75 S] Tin Gear (Def + 10) [65 S] Ceramic Shield (Dod% + 17) [95 S] Bronze Guard (Dod% + 15) [80 S] Ruby: "Expensive..." Zigfried: "No kidding." * Nina notices the armor would cost more than half of what they have Teal: "Wanna try the weapons store?" Scott: "We can't afford this, guys. Let's book." Nina: "Yea..." --The group enters the weapons store next door...-- Nina: "Maybe we can come back... With some cash." Weapons Clerk: "Welcome to Meribia's finest weapons store? How may I be of service..." Scott: "How about an inventory." ---Weapons Store Inventory--- Steel Sword (ATK + 60) [300 S] Steel Knife (ATK + 42) [100 S] Bronze Mallet (ATK + 55) [150 S] Nail Claw (ATK + 40, DEF + 9, Dod% + 3, # + 1) [200 S] Bull Whip (ATK + 55, Range Atk) [200 S] Teal: "Pretty pricey here too..." * Nina eyes the whip, looks at the cash pot Scott: "Don't these guys believe in sales?" Weapons Clerk: "This is top-of-the-line stuff. It doesn't get much cheaper than this!" * Ebony ponders all those black diamonds in netherspace... nah, he'll keep them Teal: "I guess we have to see what Ramus wants I guess..." Scott: "We'd better take Ramus's mission. This is too expensive." Zigfried: "I suppose..." Ruby: "How about a vote? Anyone opposed?" Nina: "How about a whip for the road?" Zigfried: "But we'd better not let him know who I am or he'll start getting ideas..." Kyoko: "Let's go on the mission." Scott: "I hate that son of a unnamed goat with a passion but we have no choice." Ruby: "Let's go then!" Nina: "We don't have enough for everyone, but we can buy some before the mission." Weapons Clerk: "One second now..." * Nina pulls out her old whip * Scott gets out his sharpening stone and sharpens his sword. -Nina buys and equips Bull Whip (ATK + 55, Range Atk) Weapons Clerk: "Anything else?" * Nina tosses her old whip on the counter Scott: "Nope." Scott: "Let's go." Nina: "Someone could get a sword or claws..." Scott: "I'll take Steel Sword." -Nina sells her old whip for 17 S- Zigfried: "I wouldn't mind claws, but..." Nina: "If no one else wants anything, I'll confirm." Nina: "It'll help up on Ramus's mission." Ebony: "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..." Nina: "Those Razor Wolves are looking pretty good about now." Scott: "Tell me about it." Weapons Clerk: "Lemme get that sword for you..." * Scott places his old sword and his hat on the counter to sell. "Would you like to take a look at these?" -Scott buys and equips Steel Sword (ATK + 60)- Weapons Clerk: "I can give you 50 S for the sword, but that hat is only worth about 1 S..." Scott: "Then I'll keep the hat. Sentimental value." Weapons Clerk: "OK, I'll buy that sword off of you..." -Scott sells Bronze Saber for 50 S- Scott: "It's yours." Hiro: "So, on to Ramus's?" Scott: "On to Ramus's" Kyoko: "Yes, on to Ramus's." Zigfried: "I'd like to sell these claws and buy the Nail ones." Weapons Clerk: "Gimme a sec..." * Scott decides to wait outside. -Zigfried trades in his Tiger Claw for Nail Claw (ATK + 40, DEF + 9, Dod% + 3, # + 1)- Weapons Clerk: "See ya!" * Zigfried thanks the clerk and exits the store. * Nina follows the rest * Scott meets the party outside. Scott: "Let's head over to Ramus's." Ruby: "Ramus's is just down the street..." Scott: "I'd like to give him a piece of my mind while I'm at it." * Ebony peeks out Zig's backpack "Gee I feel gypped..." * Kyoko heads to Ramus's. * Scott heads to Ramus's --The group enters Ramus's legendary Meribian store, the headquarters for his enormous chain!-- Ebony: "How come no place ever sold claws back when I fought?" --Everyone seems to be very nervous in the store, including the shop bunnies and Ramus himself!-- Kyoko: "Yep, I'm definitely home!" Scott: "Where's Ramus?" Shop Bunny 1: "I hope Ramus can find those bounty hunters..." * Scott draws his sword. * Nina looks at Ramus the zillionth Kyoko: "Ramus, you old dog, how've you been?!" Ramus: "Kyoko, is that you? I've been better I'm afraid..." * Kyoko hugs Ramus. Scott: "Yes, you old dog. How have you been since you almost got me killed five years ago?" * Ramus hugs Kyoko back Ebony: "Gee this family all looks the same..." Ramus: "Hey, how was I supposed to know those monsters reproduced so fast!?" * Scott puts his sword to Ramus neck. "I guess so, punk." Ramus: "Besides, I have bigger problems now... :(" Kyoko: "Leave Ramus alone!" Ramus: "Ack! Security!" * Scott sheaths his sword. --Scott is soon surrounded by several burly guards.-- Scott: "Look, we're here for the mission." Kyoko: "Ramus, I got some really powerful friends here. We can take care of your problem." Kyoko: "I can finally pay you back!" Ramus: "You guys sure you can handle it? If you can, there's 5000S for you..." * Kyoko smiles. Scott: "What makes you think we can't?" * Ramus smiles back Zigfried: "Perhaps if you tell us what you want us to do first..." Ramus: "Well, I've sent several crews of my security guards down into the sewers to try to solve the problem, they never came back..." * Scott scowls at the guards. "Don't mess with me. I've had a bad day." Kyoko: "Oh dear, what else has happened?" Kyoko: "Any sounds?" Ramus: "Well, you see, one of our tour groups in the sewers disappeared a couple days ago... This was after I had been getting reports that some monsters not seen since the times of the first Dragonmaster Alex had moved back into the sewers!" Scott: "This ain't one of those missions like five years ago is it?" Ebony: "Water Dragon?" Ramus: "I don't think so... All I ask is that you bring that tour group back!" Ramus: "I don't know..." Ramus: "So, be some pals and take on this mission, OK?" Zigfried: "Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt to at least look." Kyoko: "Guys, we gotta save those people." Scott: "It better not be. If it wasn't for the Ausa Dynasty, I'd have died." * Zigfried nods. * Scott agrees. * Ebony hopes the monsters aren't so magic-based... looking at THIS party Kyoko: "We'll make you proud, Ramus!" Ramus: "Trust me, I had no idea it would be like that..." * Zigfried sighs. Scott: "Trust you? I doubt it." Ramus: "Thanks! The entrance to the sewers is over there!" Kyoko: "Guys, this is Ramus. He's my friend!" * Ramus points towards a door in the wall... * Scott heads into the sewers. * Zigfried shakes his head and follows Scott. Kyoko: "Treat him with the same respect you treat me with. Thanks... =)" Scott: "He'll pay more than 5000S for this if one of us dies." * Kyoko follows Scott. Nina: "Sewers are confined, no high flying there." Kyoko: "Scott!!!" --The sewers are just as creepy as ever...-- * Nina walks behind everyone, as usual * Zigfried doesn't like the dampness around him, but continues onward. Ebony: "It stinks down here." * Scott looks around. "I remember this place, but I went in through the governor's mansion." --The group travels through the dark confines of the infamous Meribian sewers....-- Ruby: "It always did Ebony!" * Zigfried grumbles and tries to keep focused. Ebony: "I haven't been down here before!" Scott: "It's a sewer. It's supposed to stink." * Kyoko puts a clothespin on her nose. Kyoko: [nasal] "Want one?" --Eventually the group comes to a long walkway next to a "river" of waste water.-- Scott: "I love the smell of the sewers in the morning. It smells like victory." Zigfried: "No thank you. I think those hurt too much." * Nina uses her wings, moving forward with her feet a few... feet off the ground --The party finally comes across a large underground pond. In the middle of the pond there is an island of some sort with a bunch of unconscious people on it. There is no apparent way to cross to the island...-- * Zigfried grimaces. * Kyoko gasps. Kyoko: "Oh my!" Scott: "Damn. What did this?" Teal: "I don't know, but we need to get across and get those people out of here!" Kyoko: "On your guard, guys." Kyoko: "I REALLY don't like this!" * Scott takes out his sword and assumes his fighting stance. --The water starts to bubble between the island and the party...-- * Zigfried ponders flying across. Ebony: "Eek!" Zigfried: "Uh oh..." * Kyoko pulls out her staff. Scott: "Dammit!" Kyoko: "Time to rumble!" --Something starts to emerge from the depths...-- * Zigfried straps on his claws. Scott: "LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE." --The creature exposes itself. It is enormous and resembles some sort of prehistoric aquatic reptile!-- * Zigfried lowers himself into a fighting stance. Ebony: "I knew it... It's the Water Dragon!" ===SESSION END===