Demon Hunting - Job

Enemies:

Weak:
Bombardier Demon(C-Rank.): the Bombardier may be a weaker variant of the other demons but it is not to be shoved off as "Weak" it is capable of mixing the venom given to it with the natural abilities of the Bombardier Beetle allowing it to spray from it's mouth a boiling hot spray of the usual venom that deals B-Rank damage but is rather easy to see as it will have steam flowing from its mandibles when it begins to use this. Even though it is still a beetle it is rather weak and slow relying on the spray it can make to keep enemies at bay.

They take 2 hits of B-Rank damage to kill and typically come in packs of 3.

Bombardier Demon. :

Normal:
Stag Demon(B-Rank.): While not as strong as most others of it's own species the Stag Demon is rather fast on it's feet with the four claws all being coated in the venom given to it and capable of using it's wings which no longer allow it to fly to increase its land speed. It can actually vibrate it's wings fast enough to cause a sonic attack which will daze anyone hit by it for a few seconds and deals B-Rank damage with the tell tale sign of it using this being the demon bending over to aim the wings for the attack.

They take 3 hits of B-Rank damage to kill and come in packs of 2.

Stag Demon.:

Strong:
Herculean Demon(B+): It may not be as fast as the other beetles that guard the greater demon but what it lacks in that category it makes up with a shell as strong as pure steel (Equal to a Strong+ armor) and a venom coating on top of it meaning that any direct contact to the shell will cause the attacker to take one C-Ranks worth of damage. In addition to this fact living up to the name of "Herculean" It is also very strong with it's slow wind up hard impact hits dealing A-Rank damage.

These take 6 hits of B-Rank damage to kill and always tend to be alone.

Herculean Demon.:

Boss:
Bariael: The Maggot King.(A-Rank.): A massive demon standing at twenty feet tall and with two huge claws each equaling at ten feet tall each. Even with the demons large size it still has a maggots body for a lower half which is very soft; however, do not let that fool you as the Maggot King has many ways to kill and devour you. The demon is smart but also vicious while he is as smart as anyone else he much prefers eating the problem to talking it out. (Takes 12 hits of B-Rank damage to take him down.)

Bariael:

Spells:

Frozen Nova.:

Poison Nova.:

Maggots Call.:

Reward: 15,000 Jewels, (An extra 5k Jewels if they can bring back a healthy untainted sample of the venom from the boss.)

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'Monster Dice' :

A day had passed since the encounter with the scared farmer, the village where he lived had been attacked by monstrosities. Ruvel, Dahau and Gangting had agreed to fight these monsters, for a price of course.They had found the village, deserted. Now they were walking between the ruins of buildings, looking for any sign of these so-called monsters.

Gangting stopped walking and threw his cloak off his shoulders and drew his sword, yet there was no sign of the monsters to anyone. "Demons did this." Said Gangting with a bitter voice, "I feel their presence, I've no doubt about it. I've fought many in the past, I know this feeling." At point one of the demons appeared. It was a large insect-like being. It walked forward as steam flowed from his mandibles. Gangting ran forward as he handed his sword to his left hand and shouted "Earth Demon's Spiked Fist!" Eternano and earth were gathered from the area, forming a stone layer with a pale orange glow around Gangting's right arm. Gangting buried his fist deep in the chest of the Demon. He then jumped back and threw his sword back in his right hand and slashed down upon the Demon with two quick strokes. The creature fell to the earth and stayed motionless. Two other's appeared on each flank of the group, hissing and steaming. Both fired a green fountain of fluids at the group. "Earth Demon's  Megalithic Rock Wall!" Bellowed Gangting as he raised both his arms, the earth around them grew tall and from an oval around them. Thick walls of 10 meters high protected them on all sides. The spitting attack had no effect on the wall. Gangting dropped both arms and created on the front and back an gate for a counter attack.

WC: 300
Magic: 70
Health: 200

1 bombard bug 120 HP decreased with 99 + 30 damage = defeated.
1 bombard bug 120 HP
1 bombard bug 120 HP


Used spells:
Earth Demon's spiked fist Base damage 30HP + 10% Fists of Granite UAV + Forest tear 50% + Demonslayer perk 100% = 99HP damage. Duration: Instant Cooldown: 3 posts

Earth Demon's  Megalithic Rock Wall Duration: 5 posts Cooldown: 7 posts

Curious to see what his newly found drinking buddies could do, Dahau had agreed to tag along with Gangting and Ruvel. Or to be more accurate, Barthenz. It seemed that just like their previous encounter the summoned fighter had more say in this matter then his actual owner. In addition Dahau still hadn't given up on recruiting Gangting into the guild, as well as Ruvel, with whom he still had some unfinished business to settle. After all last time they met Dahau tried to recruit the young man through sheer force alone, only to have the lad escape at the very last moment.

To increase the presence of his guild, as well as having some extra back up since you never really know what to expect with demons. Dahau had called upon an associate of his, Smrt, a young yet promising mage. And one of the few that fell directly under Dahau's wings.
As the three mages traversed through the mountains, they eventually saw smoke rise up from one of the valleys. And as they climbed the nearest hill they could see the small town. Or at least what was left of it.

Instead of a town buzzing with life, they were met with whatever remained. A pile of smoldering debris and ruined buildings. With the occasional decaying body laying around. Some were torn apart, others burned to a crisp. But that wasn't even the worst, the most disturbing bodies were the one that clearly showed signs that they were being gnawed on.
It didn't take long for the demons to appear, since there were suddenly mages in a town that was otherwise void they must have sensed their presence. 'Finally' said Dahau with an underlining tone of happiness in his voice. But before he could form any other sentence, Gangting had already engaged. He was apparently just as eager as Dahau.

While the red haired brute finished off the first demon he saw, two others had appeared in their flanks. Yet kept a safe distance, only so that they could bombard them with some sort of green substance. Yet it was a rather slow attack, and easily avoidable. Not that evading the attack was even necessary. As the green liquids increased in velocity and were about to impact upon Dahau, six large artillery barrels appeared around the dark mage. Shielding him from any harm the attacks could inflict on him. 'Now it's my turn' he said while he glared from between the slits between his cannons. The moment after, all six barrels turned and pointed at one of the bombarding bugs and started firing with what seemed like an endless barrage. It kept firing until there was nothing left but a large curtain of smoke.

Ruvel found himself wondering how this had all come around, he had went from dealing with a job, to being dragged by his hood into a bar where he seen the man whom had his pets destroy Oak Town trying to get him for who knew what reason. As the evening had continued Barthenz continued to bond with the other two elder men which he was happy about but at the same time it concerned him to no end as he knew it would spell trouble. 'I want to go home.' he commented to the other whom only took another swig from his tankard 'Then go I can use my own energy to remain' the warrior sent back but that only made Ruvel roll his eyes 'You're more than a bit tipsy so couldn't take on the burden' he sent back knowing it was the truth and sighed looking at the glass now empty in front of him like it had been for hours by then. The night had drawn on and moved into a new day he had went to one of the booths at the back to rest allowing the warrior to fight within his shadow lay the eldest of the two void twin brothers watching over him in case Barthenz decided to do something stupid.

He woke in the morning and moved back further towards the wall having Barthenz towering over him, it startled the youth to say the least. "W-What?" it was clear he was nervous being near the other so early especially just waking up "Get up we're going." he said picking Ruvel up by his hood "So I'm going home now, great" he smiled until he seen the warriors smirk and that made him recoil a bit. "I'm not going home am I.." he asked nervously watching as the warrior shook his head "Not anytime soon, I volunteered us to do something while you where napping" he retorted dropping the other on his feet but watched as Ruvel fell on the floor wincing "You ca-" he stopped seeing the glare and looked away "Fine, where are we going and why?" he said standing up he hated Barthenz at the best of times but even more when he was like this.

"Phoenix mountains and seems like theirs a demon infestation" he said with a smug grin making Ruvel roll his eyes knowing that he was pulling his contractual clause "Fine, but you best rest and sober up." he said his nose wrinkling as he smelt the strong stench of alcohol and blood. He looked to the others he guessed would also be going on this task and headed for the door. As he exited the bar he stared walking not really making conversation to the two elder men, he just wanted this over and done with so he could go back to some sort of normality. 'Cirven is going to kill me...' he thought to himself with a sigh knowing his tutor would prefer if he was wearing his mask when taking on this kind of job with others especially with someone with Dahau's reputation. 'At least I'm not in my formal wear so that counts for something at least it won't damage the companies image' he thought, out of everything at current that was the one thing he was scared of.

After what seem a travel that had taken days they ended up at their destination he couldn't help but look around, seeing the death and destruction around the area make him saddened. He thought Barthenz had been kidding about the Demon part of this job until one of the two elder men confirmed it. "Great..." he sighed walking further into the area, it seemed that the two elder men where eager to get things started but he was a little more hesitant but then he had to be giving his failings. "Maera" he said calmly soon afterwards a small jingle could be heard "Nice to see you again big sister, I need a little help if your willing to give it." he said his eyes still scanning over the goings on "Yup, yup" a small voice could be heard saying "I need the location of the one responsible for this, take your time" he wasn't about to mess around and he already knew those around him wouldn't wait.

He ran past Dahau with a smile touching his chest, it wouldn't seem deliberate but he would leave an invisible seal on the area he had touched. This would release light shards that would deal damage, but given the enemy they where facing and where this magic came from it would do additional damage to the attackers. Continuing forward he brought out a charm and threw it on the floor "Seiyuki!" as he called out this name a snowfall will appear three meters around the charm though the sun was high, from the middle of the seemingly random blizzard a woman with pale skin, ice blue eyes, long white hair and wearing a white, blue and ice blue kimono was now standing. "You called Ruvel?" she asked in a somewhat seductive coo'ing voice "Deal with... that" he said pointing at the bug that was coming right at him. Without another hesitation three ice needles between her fingers and she threw them with some accuracy towards the enemies wings making it fall to the ground "Such a grotesque thing" she muttered, she knew the ice was also laced in poison.

Within his hands two daggers made of pure light appeared as he dashed forward he took note at what the bug was doing, seeing the change he zagged to the right to avoid the venom spray that was heading his way "Eww..." he couldn't help but say as he narrowly dodged the edge but still moved forward hearing the cry he almost paused the doubt of what he was about to do seen in his dual coloured eyes 'No time for doubt kid, you or it... make the decision who's survival means more to you?!' he heard the warrior in his mind making him clench his eyes as he stabbed the daggers into the nape of the bugs neck to try and put it at peace quickly "I'm sorry..." he whispered, he really didn't want to do it but he knew that he had to, it still made him sick however and realised it was something that likely will never change.

Word Count: 1'074
Health: 200/200
Mana: 79/115

Spells/Summons:

Maera's Knowledge
Seyuki's Poison
Corrupted Light

Enemies:

1 bombard bug
1 bombard bug
1 bombard bug
1 Stagdemon
1 Stagdemon

Smrt was only by chance in the area when he received Master Dahua's invite. He came as soon as he could, as it had been months since they have last seen each other, and Smrt was slightly nostalgic and wanted to show what he achieved to his master. Dahua did not say much, Smrt did not know why he was needed, but the young apprentice was ready and excited, whatever the job at hand would be, and he came prepared.
Phoenix Mountains looked like a desolate place, like a big desert where nothing grew, but he also knew that it was not such some time ago. Walking, searching, Smrt came across a group of people that knew about a man that fit his master description. His master was not alone.
"Looks like he is again looking for people for the guild. I hope the guy he finds is big and strong. We would need more such people in our guild." Smrt said as he was leaving the people.
Some hours later Smrt stood on the edge of a cliff trying to see if there were any signs of his master. And like a sign from above, he turned his head and saw his master and two more people fighting the demons that had supposedly ravaged this land. His blood was pumping. "Demons. I have never fought demons." Smrt murmured to himself, as his cheeks and eyebrows rose and a smile formed on his face. His red coat fluttered in the wind as it stood on his shoulders. He was really excited about fighting so in a moment he jumped as hard as he could. This time his jump was much weaker than he was used to, being that his left leg was still not completely healed from the Hell hound bite, but it was getting there.
His blood was rushing, as the giant man punched with his fists, and his master fired with his guns. There was another guy there, but he was little and Smrt didn't give him much attention.
The three demons were down but more appeared, and those ones were much bigger. Seeing that the guys were still not aware of him or the demons, he jumped up to give himself more force, started separating molecules, phasing and dove down into the earth. Smrt was always good at calculating his exit points so he condensed his cells, hardening his body, and causing the opposing masses of the ground and his body to catapult him back up. He came out right underneath one of the Stag demons, crashing into it, lifting both of them into the air. While still holding it, he punched it with his hardened fist, breaking one of its mouth clamps. He continued punching as they were falling and as they were about to hit the ground he phased his fist inside the bugs chest and the same way he came of the soil his lunched the bug towards the ground. Its body catered, venom blood splattering everywhere, and Smrt landing next to it. He turned towards the group and still smirking he winked towards the group. "What's up bitches, Sorry for being late to the dance?" as the bottom of his red coat slowly fluted back into place.

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WC:544
Total: 2374

Used: I'm Juggernaut, bitch 54(40+35%); Hard Hit 54(40+35%); Phase force 27(20+35%)

Cooldowns: I'm Juggernaut, bitch 3 posts; Phase force 2 posts;

Gangting turned around by the sudden series of heavy thunder bursts. He saw Dahau behind something that seemed to fire projectiles, that made the lighting sounds. Nothing was there after the smoke and dust cleared. I got to find me some of those things as well, Though Gangting, grinning at the thought of using them for his means. ‘Would have been easy to take Truna if I had those.’ Said Gangting to himself. A few moments later a new individual arrived with a rather interesting entrance. ‘Bitches? What is that?’ Called Gangting out, ‘Anyway, I’m Gangting of Duoshang.’ But then realized there was one more demon in the area. ‘I got this one!’ Bellowed Gangting, who was instantly sucked into his combat mood. He ran to the beast, but the beast was faster. The sudden speed of the demon surprised Gangting, his brain worked as fast as possible to figure out how to combat something at that speed. Then he got hit, one of the wings cut him down at his left leg. A sudden flash of pain brought him to his knees. Gangting breathed deep in and out for a moment.
The demonic beetle had turned around for another attack. It flung itself at Gangting, who just stood up with his back facing the threat. Gangting could hear the noises of the wings, he turned around at once, bellowing. ‘Earth Demon’s Battering Ram!’ Eternano and the soil he stood upon found their way to his right arm. Surrounding it and hardening itself into the shape of a ram’s head at the place of his fist, the stone skin covered him till his shoulder. It was surrounded by a brown-yellowish aura. The massive stone ram’s head and the demonic battle met with a clash. The ram’s head went straight through the creature, who hissed angrily but the sounded faded away as it lay twitching on the ground.  
Gangting shook his right arm around and then kneeled at the body of the creature. He grabbed one of the tusks and broke it off. He stood up and looked at the others and waved with it. ‘I got my souvenir.’ He said with a laugh.
 
WC: 364
Magic: 70
Health: 140




Used spells:
Earth Demon's spiked fist Base damage 30HP + 10% Fists of Granite UAV + Forest tear 50% + Demonslayer perk 100% = 78 HP damage. Duration: Instant Cooldown: 2 posts
Earth Demon’s Battering Ram Base damage 40 HP + 10 Fist of Granite UAV + Forest tear 50% + Demonslayer perk 100% = 104 HP Cooldown: 3 posts

Earth Demon's Megalithic Rock Wall Duration: 5 posts Cooldown: 6 posts

A fragile summoner with a summon that seemed to be the boss of him, a brute from an ancient time  and a battleclad dark mage. The odd party of mages was already as strange as it could be, still another one joined the fray during the battle. And did so in a most spectacular manner. This new addition was none other than Smrt, who had launched himself from under the ground and into the air. Taking with him one of the vile demon spawn which he then punched mercilessly until they both landed back on the ground. Or well at least Smrt did, the demon not so much.

In the meantime Gangting had taken out yet another one of the demons, and figured that taking a small throphy from the demon's body was well into his right. It also showed that this man really could be from a time long ago, a time when taking trophies from your fallen enemies was considered normal. Nowadays the only people that took trophies were hunters, or in Savage Skull's case, derangerd murderers and serial killers. How often was it that Dahau saw some of the mages in his guild decorate their own walls with the entrails and bones of their latest victims.

When the last of their enemies was taken out, Dahau turned towards Smrt. Just like Gangting, Smrt was a rather large fellow. Bulked up with muscles from training and fighting, a behemoth in his own right. 'Graceful as ever I see' noted Dahau as he acknowledged Smrt's presence, whoms fist drenched with the fluid inwards from the very creature he just pummeled into oblivion. As Dahau walked up to his fellow Savage he gestured to the others to come closer 'Everyone, this is Smrt, a valued member of my guild. And one definitly worth of my praise. Smrt, this is Gangting' he said as the large red haired mage appeared next to him. 'And this frail looking thing is Ruvel, but not to worry, he might not look the part but he can hold his own just fine' Obviously Dahau was referring to what he witnissed earlier, as the young man took out one of the demon with ease.

It seems that the demons gave the mages enough time to catch a breather and even exchange some words, however Dahau knew that was short lived, they did after all walked into a hornets nest. And when a few moments had passed, Dahau could feel the presence of the hive waking up. They were coming for them. 'They're coming'

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'Monster Dice' :

Ruvel remained where he was for a moment as he tried to come to terms with taking another beings life "I hate doing this" he whispered to himself more than anyone else, it was clear he wasn't built for such things but he had no say in such matters. He moved to the side his hands going flat as it did the daggers he had been holding disappeared his hands going to his eyes as he whispered something under his breath, after a while he lowered them and moved from being knelt to be sitting on the ground "Barthenz, I hate you..." he said in a somewhat irked tone to the unseen summon. After he caught himself he moved to his feet in a single graceful movement, there was little he could do he was bound to the wants of his summons and it was clad within their contracts; some of the contracts he had he swore were designed just to make his life hell but his type of summoning stacked the power in the summons favour so if he wanted their help he needed to yield.

"You know I should just ground you..." he said crossing his arms closing his arms with a sigh 'Kid, you don't let me fight and watch what that'll get you, and I really don't care if you don't like me buttercup. You're a means to an end and you need me more than I need you.' He sent back to Ruvel knowing it was the truth as did the young summoner "I know..." his tone was small but he had to admit defeat to the other, he was his primary protector and the last thing he needed was to piss him off. He walked over when beckoned by Dahau listening to the introductions placing his hood back up "I'd rather not be called a thing..." his eyes went to the left as he spoke it hit to close to home for the youth but he sighed his left hand going to his chest as he moved forward slightly "A pleasure to meet you Smrt." he said calmly before standing straight once more "Little brother, I'm still looking for that information you asked for" a small voice could be heard saying the snow elf moving to stand by her summoner "Ice can be fragile lord Dahau, but it shouldn't be underestimated... it's still dangerous" Seiyuki said taking a bow next to Ruvel "Oh, this is Seiyuki." Ruvel introduced them to the currently seen summon "Ruvel, take it easy..." she warned him like a scolding sister "I know, I know... I didn't exactly expect to be dragged into a bar and then have a contractual obligation pulled on me." he said his hand going to his neck "Well just wait till I get my hands on the muscle bound idiot" she commented in an icy tone.

"Will you two ever stop fighting?" he asked in a frustrated tone, it wasn't just them but his summons as a whole "Well it depends if he stops doing such stupid actions, does Cirven even know about any of this?" she asked crossing her arms "Um... No..." he finally admitted the woman's expression showed silent anger "Don't you think you should let him know!" she scolded making the young summoner flinch nodding, his hand going to touch his ear "Um... I'm going to be a bit longer than expected, I'm.. on a task..." he sent to his teacher his hand lowering, he knew why Seiyuki was acting in such a manner "Wasn't so hard, now was it" her tone showed frustration as Ruvel shook his head. His thought was then interrupted as he looked to Dahau as he spoke he let out a sharp side "Big sister, location..." he said wanting to get this over and done with before he get yelled at by another summon.

"East..." the small voice said again, Ruvel gave a nod and dashed off without another word, the kimono clad Seiyuki following him at pace "Keep working on the first question big sister." he instructed calmly, though stopped in his tracks seeing the huge beetle in front of him "What the hell is that?!" he couldn't help but ask in surprise not expecting to see a giant beetle flying slowly closer to him. "Something I am not best suited to Ruvel, it's slow but I've found things that are slow often hit hard." Seiyuki commented making Ruvel nodded "Okay, dismissed." he said and just how she left it was like a blizzard came by. "Slow moving but hard hitting..." he scratched his head a little before flicking his hand below the demonic bug a seal of light appeared tendrils of light grappling on to it his eyes moving around trying to figure out how to deal with something like this.

The bug he had dealt with was one thing but even he could see this one had a harder shell. 'Amuul' he sent summoning the younger of the void twins 'Yes our summoner?' he said Ruvel's shadow becoming darker being the only thing showing something had changed. 'Use a memory of... home...' he said to the summon which made him pause unsure what the other was thinking given that he knew it could do irreversible damaged to his summoner 'I..' he was about to give his argument on the matter 'Amuul, do it... the buildings will give cover and make it harder for these things to manoeuvre.' he hoped he could get through this but right now he had doubts, at any rate he knew the place without need of his eyes. Amuul then done as was requested of him, the area within eighty meters of the youth changing to being the ruins of a slum with magical barbed fences, guards seen loitering around youths wearing white torn clothing; if Dahau was within range he would recognise the clothing of the others from the first meeting he had with Ruvel in Oak town. He moved his hand into a pocket and pulled it around his eyes tying it, he didn't want to see this place again it scared him to no end and though now he was at a disadvantage without his eyes he trusted his summons to help guide him.

Ruvel's hands went to his back and he moved them subtly, what no one would know is that he just summoned again, but this summon was no where to be seen like the other two. Closing his eyes under the blindfold he breathed a little heavier, it was the first time he had attempted to triple summon and it was already effecting him but for now he had to push everything aside "If the shell is hard it stands to reason the underbelly would be less guarded." he said to himself his hand moving in front of him as a seal appeared allowing him to pull out a rapier. Remembering where the bug was he once again dashed forward his hood falling down, he slashed at the air runes appearing around himself and the bug inside it that way he had to deal with it and even when the restraints faded it would have to deal with him. He could hear the demon struggling against the tendrils calling out almost as if their light was causing it harm, he guess it couldn't be helped they were demons after all.

It was then he moved under it quickly 'yeah, you don't have to say it me or it...' this time as much as he would like to hesitate he didn't, he had just allowed a small part of his past to be shown in full view, though understood only one amongst the group would understand what it was. Thrusting the rapier up the tip of it glowing brightly as it found one of the weak points sinking in making the demon screech out. Instead of pulling it out however he brought up his other hand and forced it forward making the thin blade sink in even deeper 'Where am I hitting Amuul?' he asked the summon within the shadow 'It's heart, you may wa-' before he could even finish his sentence the large demon came tumbling down on the youth making him cry out as he was crushed, with a little help of his summon he managed to get free though winced trying to catch his breath given what just happened 'You would do something stupid kid.' barthenz sent him 'Shush you' he sent back he didn't have many options as it was.

Word count: 1'429
Health: 140/200
Mana: 43/115

Spells and summons in use:

Enemies:

Note to Fred:

"Grand entrance, check. Looking cool, check. I am so ready for more" Smrt thought as his coat was returning to its place. Smrt was always a pompous man, and entrances like this were one of his favourite things. The look of awe, the smell of fear, the taste of dread, the feel of surprise, all filled Smrt gigantic ego, but this time he one more reason. This time he wanted to impress his master Dahau. Up close all three mages looked powerful. The tallest earth mage with his crashing and bashing, Dahau with his cannons, even the small mage with his summons, but Smrt would never tell him that.
The big red haired mage gave some comments but run away so fast Smrt did not hear the exact words. "Did he say he was Dangshin Shang? What a weird name." Smrt's thoughts were swirling in his head. "Dangshin Shang of Savage Skull. Sounds powerful. Maybe it is not a bad name."
A smile formed on his face as he turned to his master "He looks like a pleasant man to drink with. I hope he is the one you picked for the guild and not the small one." Smrt said to Dahau with a wink and a smile. Smrt leaned in towards Dahau and continued whispering, trying not be heard. "But the small one also looks capable, but don't tell him I told you."
Smrt returned to his evil look when the huge guy finished the other bug. The redhead stood up after kneeling beside the bug and looked at the others and waved with the broken tusks of the demon. "I got my souvenir." the towering man said with a laugh.
Master Dahau gave praise to Smrt's entrance and introduced him to the rest of the guys. Gangting and Ruvel were their names, and Smrt was happy that he was not the first one to speak, as he may have angered the clearly capable red mage, by calling him the wrong name. "Gangting, even with only one functional eye I can see that you are a hard-hitting man." Smrt said with a smile. Turning to Ruvel, he was met with grumpy mutterings from the small mage, who was walking away.
The bugs have given the mages enough breathing time, but all four were sure that this was not the end. Ruvel went on to battle one of the bigger demons that soon appeared, but Smrt, Smrt was sure that there must be small ones also.
Like they were summoned, six demons bug appeared right behind the group. The size of these six new bugs was smaller than the one that Smrt killed before, but he was sure that their strength was not much behind. Wanting to again show his strength Smrt chose to fight all of them at once.
Concentrating Smrt clenched his jaw, and with all his might moved his clenched up fists to the side, letting out a loud shout "BURN! YOU @&!&*$ PESTS!" A red mist like aura appeared around the white-haired mage, crackling like it was burning the air around him. Smrt ran to meet the six bugs head on.
As they were getting closer Smrt's right eye became black, causing the invading bugs to shriek in pain, while stumbling in the dirt. Smrt was proud of himself, but to his surprise, the bugs continued moving. This fight was not gonna be easy.
Smrt was ready for the attack, and as the first bug jumped he delivered a full frontal kick to its chest knocking it back into the other ones hitting all of them.
"YOU ARE NOT ALL THAT STRONG WHEN YOU LICK MY BOOT! he shouted at them as he continued his attack. One of the hit bugs from the back had steam flowing from its mandibles, as it leaned its head back and sprayed a boiling hot spray of the venom. With a quick move Smrt tried to dodge, but some of it still burned his chest. Smrt's eyebrows lowered, his fist started to clench and he was angry. The noise that came out of his mouth sounded like a demon lion's roar. Two more bugs cocked their heads back but were stopped, as the space around Smrt started to deform, and bend. Again the shriek was heard. The bugs fell and some stopped moving. and Smrt grabbed the first one hardening his fist and bashing its head off. The mandibles of the bug fell and grabbing them Smrt stabbed two adjacent bugs through the head.
Only one bug was left and as Smrt started to approach it, the bug cocked its head and as the venom was leaving its mouth Smrt's fist plunged its jaws, killing it in the process.
With all six bugs dead, burned hand and chest, covered in bug blood, Smrt raised his hands above his head and, this time cheerfully, shouted. "WINNING!"

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WC: 815
Total: 5409

HP: 132
Mana: 50

Used: Aura of corruption 22 (20+10%); Look into abyss 16.5(15+10%); This is Sparta 72.5 (50+35%+10%) (knockback 33 (30+10%));  Hard Hit 54(40+35%+10%);

Durations: Aura of corruption 5 posts;

Cooldowns: I'm Juggernaut, bitch 2 posts; Phase force 1 posts; Look into abyss 3 posts; This is Sparta 4 posts;

enemies:

'I thank you Smrt, the same can be said about yourself.' Said Gangting with a broad smile. Who would be stronger. Where the thoughts that lingered in Gangtings head. Dahau then said the ominous words "They're coming"

Smrt and Ruvel acted quickly but Gangting waited and looked. There where a whole lot of them. Should I... Though Gangting, he was thinking. He was sucked into a reality he once lived, a reality where he still commanded armies. There where now a lot of enemies, he could use his magic for to deal with them, as did his companions but who could tell if more would arrive. Would it be smarter to keep his magic as a reserve and unleash the demon wraith within me?

He stood there silent for a moment but in the end he shook his head. Not worth it. He ran to wards a particular large demonic beetle. It's armour had a reflexion. A substance? Though Gangting. He sucked the earth and eternano from his surounding well he ran and then stopt running. He bellowed out 'Earth Demon's Greater Bellow!' and eight stone slabs launched from his mouth. Surounded by a light yellow aura and with a trail of dirt they found it's mark, at least some did. five of the stone projectiles hit the demon, puncturing holes and cracks in it's armour.

Gangting made a disappointing sound, he had expected that the beast would fall to the ground but did not. Instead it jumped at him and thrust it's into Gangting's side. 'Oef' Cried Gangting out as he himself fell to the ground. 'Earth Demon’s Fists!'  Bellowed Gangting out in anger. His hands covered with the stone on which they rested. Gangting thrusted up his right fist, knocking the beast on it's side. He stood up and started nocking onto the beatle's shell. He busted one of the covering wings off and kept on hitting into the demons softer skin. Untill one of his stricks entered body, ripping out some of it's internal organs. The demon made a soft screech as it went through it's legs and laid dead on the ground. Gangting fell on the ground next to it, looking for his cloack to bind his wounds.

WC: 372
Magic: 50
Health: 60

Used Abilities:
Earth Demon’s Fists + fists of granite cause a 35% more damage (13.4 HP) to fist attacks. for 3 posts, cooldown 4 posts.

Used spells:
Earth Demon's spiked fist Base damage 30HP + 10% Fists of Granite UAV + Forest tear 50% + Demonslayer perk 100% = 78 HP damage. Duration: Instant Cooldown: 1 posts
Earth Demon’s Battering Ram Base damage 40 HP + 10 Fist of Granite UAV + Forest tear 50% + Demonslayer perk 100% = 104 HP Cooldown: 2 posts
Earth Demon’s Greater Bellow 10 HP + 150% = 25 Hp x 5 = 125 HP damage total Cooldown 4 posts

numbers 1,2,3 are a hit, 4,5,6 are a miss thus 5 hits

Earth Demon's Megalithic Rock Wall Duration: 4 posts Cooldown: 5 posts

Enemies:

With high pitched screeches the swarm of buglike demons appeared all around the party of mages, clawing their way through and over the ruins of what was once a peaceful settlement of farmers until they surrounded their targets. Yet Dahau didn't mind the fact that these beings were all around him, in fact, he'd pity the creatures that were to go up against him and his colleagues. All the creatures were nothing but mere grunts, cannon fodder that you squashed underneath your booth, none of these beings did even come close to any of the mages. Well, all except one, close by but hidden was a being significantly stronger than any of the bugs the mages had encountered until now. And that one Dahau would take care of personally.

Another reason Dahau wasn't the slightest bit worried about their fates, was because the mages he was with were all battle crazy. The punch first asks questions later type of people. Well, maybe Ruvel wasn't one for an all-out punching parade but one of his summons certainly was.
Not a moment later Smrt and Gangting already ran head first into their enemy and wrecked havoc among them. As expected Smrt rained hell upon his enemies and turned it into a real bloodbath, while Gangting used his own brute force and earth slayer magic to bash a single bug to a bloody pulp. Ruvel, on the other hand, did use a bit more finesse compared to the other two, firstly he entangled one of the stronger looking critter and after he did he easily rid himself of his enemy by striking swiftly with his rapier.

As the other three mages fought, a particularly larger demon had dashed through their formation and ran straight towards Dahau with its head low so that its horns would penetrate the target on impact. With great force, the creature burrowed its horns into the bearded mage, yet the moment it did a bright flash occurred and the next moment the creature was sent flying with shards of light raining down on it. 'Well isn't this surprisingly handy' muttered Dahau to himself as he saw the bug land behind a pile of rubble.
Dahau or technically Ruvel got rid of one bug and two others already took its place, these two looked even meaner than the first one. They readied themselves for battle as they lowered their heads, flamboyantly showing off their large horns, ready to ram into the Savage. However, Dahau had grown bored with this battle, the display of strength by these creatures faded away in his presence, no Dahau had his eye on a stronger prey one that could be more of a challenge than these annoying little pests.
So he snapped his finger and the insects that were rushing towards him were frozen still, their body locked by the magical presence inside them. He snapped again, and the artillery cannons that were floating beside him teleported away and appeared above the two demons. Which then unleashed a horrifying barrage of destruction upon them, all while Dahau walked passed them, fixed on something else entirely.

Ruvel felt a little winded he had a lot of magic and quickly his hand going to his head as he felt dizzy "This really isn't good." he said to himself leaning against the enemy he had just defeated careful that his skin didn't touch the shell. His hand moved into his top as he brought out a small crystalline pendant that was emitting light, he popped it into his mouth his eyes closing as he withdrew the light with in to the point it was barely glowing. It done nothing towards the force he was meant to be able to use but it worked wonders as a mana battery, dropping the pendant he would allow it to regenerate in the natural light of the area. "Okay not full strength but better than what I was." he said to himself jumping to his feet, his eyes going to the buildings that reminded him of the hell he once called home 'I hate this place...' he sent to the youngest of the twins 'You told me to do it our summoner.' he sent back making Ruvel sigh 'I know, still doesn't mean I have to like it Amuul.' he sent to his summon once more.

"Big sister I think it's time you went, thank you for the guidance." he said to the small fairy that had kept herself hidden under his hair. "Take care and don't push little brother." she warned him, he knew why he didn't carry medicine with him and she had no idea when he would get back home or how long it would take Cirven to get here if he called him. He moved into his top and brought out what looked to be a very ornate looking ceremonial dagger and cut it across his palm letting the glowing and glimmering light pool in his hand for a few seconds before clenching it and turning it to the side as he held it out "I summon blood, I summon hate, I summon war and anger... Warrior of death hear my call! Barthenz appear!" he called out a dark res seal one meter in front Ruvel began to form. He knew the issues this could cause but right now he needed a warrior and he was the best he had. As Barthenz appeared what could be seen was a tall muscular, yet scarred man standing 6'11" tall wearing a wrap around his waist and a sword in his hand, his eyes are a deep crimson and seem almost feral, his dark shaggy hair caked in blood so it would really be hard to know his true hair colour.

"Sobered up enough to fight?" he asked the other the heavy copper scent of blood emanated from the warrior "Does it matter if I have or not? I'm here to fight." he said talking down to the other "I guess not, I'm sorry." he whispered turning his head away his hands going in front of his face as he apologised, the taller male made him feel uncomfortable, that was clear in his stance "I thought we got you out of this hell hole, did you do something stupid and get yourself caught again." he said picking Ruvel up by his hood so they where eye to eye "I'm not ho-" he got cut off as the summon hit him around the back of his head "Don't call it that kid, it's not your home anymore I though we'd got it through your thick skull by now!" he growled making the youth flinch "I-I know, I'm sorry" his hands returning to being in front of his face "Do that a third time and see what happens" he warned making Ruvel look away. 'Stop being rough with him warrior, he's at ill ease as it is and you're not helping him any' Amuul sent to the summon through the link they shared with each other through Ruvel "Well that explains it... one of the shadows... you can go now." he said not caring on anything else.

"Barthenz, that's not for you to say." he said to the warrior, he was fine taking the abuse after all he was use to it but he wouldn't have his other summons be dismissed by him as if they where servants. 'It's fine our summoner, it seems not to have enough intelligence to realise that we work with each other and that this illusion makes it more difficult for the enemies, and since you know this place inside and out gives you and your companions the upper hand.' he said throughout the link they had 'It is also to stupid to realise that all it has is brute strength, we can remake it live through memories it wouldn't want seen or go through again, even twisting ones it does like in less than favourable ways.' he finished making the warrior growl "Just you wait till I get a flashlight." he said dashing forward seeing four stag demon coming from the alleyways nearby his one sword separating into two as he went into a mad frenzy slicing through skin and sinew at key points almost as if he was carving a turkey. He wouldn't say it but the illusion was making it that much easier since it prevented the enemy flying and even slowed their advance allowing him to make short work of the enemies he was encountering.

It was then that a sudden noise could be heard as a bullet came whizzing by Smrt's head out of nowhere, hitting another of the demonic stag beetle that where edging forward towards the tall male. Ruvel could only turn his head but as he did, he already knew that Raven had taken his shot and was already gone, but that one shot had hit the monstrous beast dead centre of it's head making the thing crash to the ground "I guess he thought it was time to shoot." he said with a small shrug looking back at Barthenz who was now caked in a new layer of he really didn't want to know, he really didn't want to be touched by the elder man while he was till wet as he knew it would damage his clothing.

Word count: 1'039
Total Word Count: 3'542
Health: 125/200
Mana: 82/115

Spells and summons in use:

Enemies:

His fist and chest burning from the poison acid the bugs spat, Smrt was suppressing pain as his blood was filled with adrenaline. This was the excitement he wanted. This was the fight worth dying for. This was why he lived. The punches, the kicks, the way his body suppressed pain cause victory was more important, The sweet taste of someone else's blood, even if it had a strange burning taste. He spat out the pieces of bug meat that landed in his mouth, and spoke to himself, but out loud.
"What do these bugs eat? Their blood and meat taste strange. It does not even resemble the taste of bugs. It is like..." Smrt kicked his fingers tasting the blood again. It is like it is acidic. Like those toads people lick to get high only well... It less high inducing, more pain inducing." Smrt could feel some jolts of power from the blood. It had some magic in it, though he was not able to effectively use any of it.
There were more bugs to kill and Smrt was ready for them. He turned and turned looking for his next opponent, but the other three mages were quick to dispose of them. Light and eath and fire rained on to bugs killing them instantly. The smell of gunpowder, dirt and bug blood flooded the air and burned Smrt's nose hairs. It was like a trance.
There was a loud and sudden explosion and a bullet came whizzing by Smrt's head out of nowhere, only leaving a slight magic trace as to indicate that it was very powerful. That bang had awoken Smrt from his trance and gave him information that there were bugs behind his back.
He turned, curving the ends of him moth, as his hands clenched, forming fists, he was ready to fight. He faces a bug bigger then most he fought before and beaten and broken his heart started to race.
"This one is big. You could be a house for someone. Let us see if you are only for show or is there a real strength to you." Smrt swang his fist as the Herculean Demon roared to the sky indicating the start of their battle.
Smrt's fist crashed into the steel-like shell, increasing the pain he already felt. He struck with his other one but the same thing happened. He used his magic to distort the space around the bug, but it stood there mocking him with its unmoving presence, prolonging the fight, showing its defences. Showing that its skin will not be broken with simple non-magic hits, or with simple magic. It was a force to reckoned with.
Smrt also stood calmly,  not showing his doubt in his own skill. He was trying to find a way he could hurt this vermin, but it was too strong from the outside for the simple fists, and he was too spent to use his strong magic on attack. The cape's aura did not help, as the bug had the poison aura of its own.
There was no way for Smrt to win right now, but he knew that if he lost right now, his master's view of his great strength would diminish. "At this moment I can't win, and I must not lose" but just as he finished the claws of the Herculean Demon swung towards Smrt and even though he dodged one the other one ripped his arm leaving it completely unusable.
The pain brought clarity and Smrt remembered the small pink wand he found only a few days ago. The one he was not sure he would ever need, the one he thought was girly, the one that chose him as his potential master, the word changer, the Trickster's Wand. As the pink crystal on the top of the wand pulsated with color, there was a smile on Smrt's face. The bug started to grow bigger and bigger, at first frightened with the change but soon embracing it, not knowing what fate the size brought with it.
"If I can't break your protection from the outside, maybe I can just skip it all together." Smrt jumped, phasing into the bugs chest. Be closed his eyes listening to his own heart and just as he was in the middle of the bug's he opened them and hardened his whole body. There was a huge explosion ripping the bug from the inside and catapulting Smrt outside. He was now completely covered in bug blood and stood being showered with pink light of the wand.
As his heart again sped up, Smrt stood completely drained, he could feel there was one more bug, and this one was completely outside of his league.

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WC:787
Total: 8111

Durations: Aura of corruption 4 posts;

Cooldowns: I'm Juggernaut, bitch 1 posts; Phase force 0 posts; Look into abyss 2 posts; This is Sparta 3 posts;

Enemies:

Gangting found his ripped a stroke from it to bind his bleeding wounds. The fight continued and Gangting looked a few times up to see how they did. They managed well. Wait, thought Gangting. There it is again. Gangting felled a vibration, deep down in the ground. The vibration was first weak, but it grew stronger and Gangting started to see the picture. It was a humongous creature. It’s still far away, thought he. He stood up, and it seemed that Smrt defeated the last.
“Hey, the—“, he stopped talking. The unknown creature had increased in speed and the tremor in the ground was not even notable too those that did not posses Earth Slayer magic. The creature dug it’s way up and busted through the surface. Rocks where flung in the air and it rained dirt and stones. The dust settle’s and there it was. The monster was twelve feet tall in height and had two very long claws.
Gangting grabbed a rock and ate it. He needed them to gain some mana fast. “Earth Demon’s Spiked Fist!” Shouted Gangting out loud as the ethernano and dust from the surroundings got sucked into Gangting’s fist. An even thicker layer of stone, with three large spikes, formed on top of the existing layer of stone. Gangting walked in quick steps to the monster and started a sprint at the last moment. He put his weight behind the punch. One hit, two hits and a third. One of the spiked fist and two with the normal stone fists. Then a counterattack came, the beast slashed down with one of his claws and Gangting managed to roll away. The demon moved around for a second attack but Gangting slammed his fist on the ground, where he was still laying and shouted, “Earth Demon’s Stalagmites!” A large sharp rocked grew out of the ground piercing in the side of the beast, stopping it for a small moment, then the rock broke into smithereens. Gangting crawled up, retreating to the others. He wasn’t a match for it on its own.
 
 
WC: 348
Magic: 35
Health: 60
Earth Demon's spiked fist Base damage 30HP + 10% Fists of Granite UAV + Forest tear 50% + Demonslayer perk 100% = 78 HP damage. Duration: Instant Cooldown: 3 posts
Earth Demon’s Fists + fists of granite cause a 35% more damage (13.4 HP) to fist attacks. for 2 posts, cooldown 4 posts.
Earth Demon’s Fists + fists of granite cause a 35% more damage (13.4 HP) to fist attacks. for 2 posts, cooldown 4 posts.
Earth Demon’s Stalagmites 20HP + Forest tear 50HP + Demonslayer perk 100% = 50 HP. Instant, cooldown 3 posts.
King maggot 155/720 HP

At first, the creature Dahau had sensed was faint and far away, but when Smrt eradicated the last of the lesser demons it suddenly changed. The small sensation that could be translated to the vague feeling of being watched rapidly spiked. To the point, the ground started to shake and tremble. The ruined building, or whatever was left over started to crumble and fall apart. The few Dorian pillars that still dared to stand tall broke down and created a dangerous situation for everyone who stood too close to it. As the sudden earthquake reached its apex a large fissure would split the ground apart and from it emerged a monstrous creature that was at least twenty-five feet in length. With large blade-like claws that could easily cut an entire squad in half from the waist down. This was it, this was their queen, their matriarch.

The thrill of battle had taken hold, the first to go in was the earth slayer, Gangting, who quick-stepped straight towards the creature while forming a large stone fist with spikes around his right arm. When he was right in front of the monster Gangting jumped up and planted his newly formed fist into the creatures face. Which in turn roared angrily as it staggered from the hit.
They had to be fast, this creature wasn't only strong, but where there was a queen there was an army. The small critters they dealt with before were only the scouting party, if the queen was here it meant only one thing. Her soldiers were sure to follow.

''Gangting!'' bellowed Dahau ''Keep it in one place!!! We need to hit it all at once if we even want to dent it!!'' As he shouted that, Gangting was already evading one of the demon's claws by rolling away. Only to punch his fist into the ground right after, summoning a large stalagmite that pierced right into it and thus restricting its movements, even if it was for only a mere second or two. But those seconds were all they need. ''Ruvel! Smrt! Now! Hit it with everything you got!''
As Dahau shouted out his command several green glowing pentacles appeared around the creature. And the magic inside it started to boil up at those exact locations. Those parts started to glow brightly to the point they literally exploded. This was part of Dahau's magic, Rapture, a spell that toys with living beings magical power. And twist and turns and expands it until it quite literally explodes inside your own body. At the very same time, the two cannons that floated alongside Dahau had taken aim as well and shot a continuous barrage of etherano projectiles towards the creature. ''Not yet! Come forth! Savage Descent!! Release my wrath upon it!!!'' As he shouted a spell command, large pentacle appeared behind him in a flash, and emerging equally fast from that same pentacle was a barrel belonging to yet another artillery weapon. Yet compared to the cannons that Dahau already used, this one exceeded all possible imaginations. It was easily as large as the demon itself, in fact, if one of the other mages were able to grasp a glimpse from inside the pentacle they could see a vague image of something far larger. One that would easily put the matriarch sheer size to shame. With a large deafening sound, the new cannon bellowed, shooting a large concentrated beam etherano particles straight into the demon.

Ruvel looked to the goings on his hand going to his mouth as he yawned he was getting tired, this task was taking its toll on the small youth but he was managing to hold himself together for the most part. From what he could tell between the four of them the issue had all but been dealt with but he knew it wasn't over, at least not yet "Barthenz..." he called out making the warrior look back at him as he took his first four strikes at the beast in front of him, not missing a beat as he dodged the enemy trying to headbutt him, before knocking it with the butt of one of the swords "Can't you wait?! I'm a little busy!" he called back to the youth "I.. I don't feel good." his hand went to his head "Well make sure the shadow takes care of you so I can take care of this ugly thing and perhaps we can get you home before you keel over dead." his tone showed he was annoyed with his young summoner, it just made Ruvel look down nodding "Sorry..." he whispered scratching at his guild mark as he often did when he was anxious or scared about something, the shadow around him seemed to sprout arms of it's own and support the youth to be sitting a little way from the fighting.

'Our summoner, please take it easy; we don't have your medicine here and it is quite someway back to Tolgalen.' he sent through the telepathic bond "I know, I don't want the medicine though." he whispered looking up as he heard Barthenz laughing like a maniac as he engaged in another round of combat with what could only be described as a demonic maggot, slashing twice more. "What the hell is that thing?" he seemed to ask 'The head of the serpent our summoner, taking it out will make everything else slink back to where they came and thus save the town.' Amuul offered in reply watching as Barthenz had taken two more strikes to the torso of the enemy each blade he wielded hitting the designated area of the enemy with deadly accuracy, though Barthenz himself took a three hits from the scythed hands of the enemy only sending him into a deadly rage making jump with a mighty roar digging the swords into the beasts throat dragging them away from each other decapitating the thing, the head rolling towards Smrt. "You're lucky it didn't eat you! I can smell that venom from here!" he called over to the warrior who was covered in a new layer of who knew what.

Word count: 442 + 9036
Total Word Count: 9'478

Damage: 56.5x10 = 560.5 dmg