I turned towards Chrona while pointing at the figure, "Wait, that thing is Emagrotha?"
She shook her head, "Her voice comes from the pit, but it's warped."
Torix pulled Althea, moving them behind the three of us. He smacked his staff against the ground while pulling out his grimoire, the pages flipping by themselves,
"Prepare yourselves."
Torix snapped me out of being stunned. I smashed my fists together, my gray armor ...
2019-02-25 02:20:54 +0000 UTC View PostI turned towards the others, "Guys, we have a problem."
Torix glanced at the tubes, "That much is obvious."
"No, we've got one of them out on the loose."
The others skulked up to us, even Chrona and Krog able to fit in the high ceilings here. I pointed at the shattered container, "This is one of those life signatures. If what you guessed is correct Torix, it's probably even stronger than the last Hybrid."
Torix stayed s...
2019-02-19 22:11:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe vast waves of purple muck pushed away from us, my magic letting us dive into the abyss. After a few minutes of sinking down, Krog murmured,
"You'd better not overstretch your mana reserves. I doubt we'd be able to crawl out of this before drowning."
I waved away his concerns, "I'll be fine."
"I pray to Emagrotha your right about that," Chrona whispered.
Two hours later, we reached deep into the depths of the grimy t...
2019-02-15 04:21:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis chapter is a series of descriptions for the items detailed in chapter 198. This is a post mainly so that people can avoid having to reread the previous chapter in order to get this info, which a lot of people wanted. Hope you guys enjoy. I might make this into a series if there's a lot of positive feedback from this.
Krog Borom's and Chrona Carsiary's Armors:
A Corrupting Sunrise(lvl req: N/A | Race: G...
2019-02-11 06:46:59 +0000 UTC View PostI said, "What does that even mean?"
"I don't know. The sheer volume of energy is astounding, however. It's like a continent is collected into two energy blips. I can't understand it fully, but what I do know is this - we need all the help we can muster if we are to fend it off."
My eyes widened, "Are you serious?"
"Most certainly. Find some of your previous combatants. Perhaps they may help us."
"Hmm," I cupped my chin,...
2019-02-07 01:15:13 +0000 UTC View PostNew Skill Gained! The unique skills Words of Strength, Overwhelming Presence, and Imposer of Will fuse together into the mythical skill, Legion of One. Half of unearned skillpoints rewarded: 78
Legion of One(lvl 5) - Your being enthralls those that defy you and invigorates those that follow in your wake. Vastly enhances your ability to influence and pressure those around you. Effect enhanced by mana used. Acts as...
2019-02-01 00:56:52 +0000 UTC View Post"You offered me a deal, so I decided to accept," Chrona stated.
"Hmm...I don't know. It's just I didn't expect you to be willing to teach me something so powerful."
"Many have tried learning from me. Few have succeeded in any capacity. Offering my magic to you doesn't mean you'll fully attain its potential. The same could be said for the secrets of your own techniques. Even then, you've used your own combat potential responsibly."<...
2019-01-31 03:40:49 +0000 UTC View PostI bent down, charging my runes in a second. If my spells didn't work in time, I'd incorporate a different and wholly unexpected strategy - beating the hell out of her. I detonated the runes, charging at her with fury in each of my footsteps. My stomps caved the steel beneath me, deforming my own boots. My rapid approach knocked Chrona from her stupor, spurring her to action.
She whipped her tail at me, but I sidestepped the impact. She w...
2019-01-24 16:37:39 +0000 UTC View PostI watched the edited footage, a seed of genuine hatred forming in my chest. The video editors connected the footage in such a way that I hated the gialgathens, and that I supported Thisbey. The news report had never been live. It was a staged act, spreading propaganda for Thisbey's media campaign.
It was a good thing I filmed it. Even then, it felt ridiculous that this kind of bullshit was even allowed.
"Why are they allowed to do ...
2019-01-22 18:11:10 +0000 UTC View PostGrotokia looked to the camera and raised his hand, "Five, four, three..." The rest of his countdown was him moving his hand. As the interview started, he steepled his fingers and stared at the main camera,
"Tonight, we'll be looking at Chrona and Daniel, two contestants in Giess's yearly tournament. On the one hand, Chrona has been a regular combatant of the competition for the last decade. On the other, Daniel is a newcomer who hides hi...
2019-01-21 15:20:16 +0000 UTC View PostI spent the morning prepping with Torix for the interview. He and I brainstormed some common questions, and I practiced hiding my identity. He even cast a few wards over me, helping hide my identity further. With everything handled, we trecked off into the forest, taking the long way to the stadium.
As we walked, I turned towards Torix, "I haven't seen Kessiah around lately. Has she been in Rivaria?"
Torix peered at his status as w...
2019-01-18 11:21:56 +0000 UTC View PostHelios began a slow, self-derisive laugh. It mounted in volume, resonating through the underground room like a hurricane of sound. A shiver ran up my spine, his voice putting me on edge. As the cacophony came to an end, Helios spread his hands in defeat,
"To think such a simple guise would fool me for so long...I still have much to learn. Some of that learning will revolve around you, however."
He interlocked his fingers, pointing ...
2019-01-11 08:15:11 +0000 UTC View PostAs Torix rested, I walked over towards Althea, finding the room still in chaos. I leaned over, seeing the assassin's face still intact. It was unusual since I killed the assassins most of the time. When I did, the face was usually the first thing to go. Most often because I punched it.
Anyways, I sat on the bed beside her, manipulating my mass, so I didn't crush the thing beneath me. I laid a hand over her shoulder, and Althea leaned aga...
2019-01-10 01:55:36 +0000 UTC View PostTorix floated over towards me, his arms crossed. One of the blue mage-frog-dragons stammered, "I...we were sent here by Lehesion to spread the silvers."
I waved my hand in a circle, "Anything else?"
The mammoth beast squeaked out, "Lehesion told us that Giess had drifted from the olden ways and needed to be cleansed."
My shoulders drooped, "What the fuck?"
The blue mage nodded, "Lehesion understands that we gialgathens ...
2019-01-09 02:31:07 +0000 UTC View PostI raised an eyebrow, "It has something to do with the dry air?"
Torix shook his head, "Most definitely. I'll be sapping water from the mountain and its innards. The amphibious gialgathens will suffer."
I scoffed, "Yeah. Chapped lips and dry skin. Real deadly."
Torix brushed a hand at me, "You've no understanding of the extreme those discomforts may inflict. On the desert world where I gathered the rations you eat, I explored ...
2019-01-06 05:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostFrom Torix's palm, a funnel of white magic poured outward. A radiant, holy light enveloped the merject, giving it angel wings. I crossed my arms and raised an eyebrow,
"Uh, it looks like you buffed it rather than blew it up."
Torix laughed, "Watch."
Torix raised his other palm, releasing a horde of ravens covered in black fire. The creatures swarmed toward the merject, piercing through the new white light. They stabbed ...
2019-01-04 01:14:42 +0000 UTC View PostI crossed my arms and leaned against the wall behind me, "Really now? This is that big a problem?"
Torix raised a hand, "Indeed it is. The silvers themselves already placed Giess among a few planets with residents that require experience gain outside of eldritch. This incident tips the scales against the planet in more ways than one."
Torix's eyes narrowed, "Besides, from what you describe, the Hybrid seems more than simply virulan...
2018-12-26 23:07:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe implications of that single fact defied belief. Someone with advanced tech set up shop in the middle of an eldritch dungeon in the middle of silver territory. This was a classified area, and they destroyed it to hide something from someone. Either that or the Hybrid cleaned them out. I couldn't be sure.
Before I made any more assumptions, I inspected the rest of the room. As I did, I pulled out my obelisk and recorded footage of the ...
2018-12-20 23:34:52 +0000 UTC View PostAlthea pointed at the destroyed arena, "I...You just need to see it."
She turned and skulked over towards the arena. I followed. Once beside the wall, I lifted us up until we reached the edge of the steel barrier. Exposing as little of myself as possible, I lifted my view of the monster. As I saw it, my jaw dropped.
A bulging mass of flesh and wires pulled its mouth over a Skyburner's neck. Tiny wires squirmed into the ...
2018-12-18 21:25:21 +0000 UTC View PostBetween the silver and giessian border, I spread my arms wide. The engorgs rolled past me, cutting off my options for escape. Their hardened shells clattered against the silverscape until they crossed onto the grass. The greenery muffled the sound, turning into a growl instead of scream.
Encircling me, they tightened their looping attack. The engorgs reached within about a car's length away before I activated Event Horizon. The aura crip...
2018-12-11 22:40:08 +0000 UTC View PostPrepared for diving into the silver's territory, I stepped toward the door of our room. As I did, a light voice chimed in from behind me,
"Hey, where are you going?"
Althea rubbed her eyes, sitting up from her bed. I raised a hand and whispered, "I'm going to find the Skyburner base. Go ahead and get some sleep."
She yawned while stretching her arms. Her figure showed in all its glory. As I admired her, she murmured, "Come on...
2018-12-06 04:21:28 +0000 UTC View PostHelios unleashed the volatile magic stored in his hand. The gray gialgathen convulsed, its mouth gasping out. From the inside of the creature, azure crystals grew from its body. Like a percussive beat, the expanding jewel resonated out a chilling sound. The shards sapped the creatures lifeforce, converting the beast into a gemstone.
A fog ebbed from these crystals. The mist sunk down onto the ground, hissing as it burnt stone. Red shards...
2018-12-01 22:52:56 +0000 UTC View PostI frowned, already prepared to ignore this guy. Before I walked past him, Caprika raised her hands,
"Now brother, I've proven my judgment to you on many an occasion. Would you mind trusting it once more?"
Helios looked at her, his boredom fading as he spoke to her,
"Surely you understand my skepticism? He's under-leveled, and he hides his status. That usually bodes poorly. Even excluding those factors, you've chosen los...
2018-11-24 03:44:46 +0000 UTC View PostI analyzed the orb,
Blue Dungeon Core(lvl Req: 1,000 | Guild Tier: Any) - This is a blue dungeon core. Only the highest of tiers dungeons reward these pricey objects, and they enable guild owners to strengthen their strongholds. This is accomplished with three bonuses:
1st - The core creates a sphere of protective energy fueled by the occupants inside a city. By draining 5% of total mana produced from each ...
2018-11-17 04:25:42 +0000 UTC View PostI raised my eyebrows, "Uh, yeah, I've fought against a so-called god before. He bled, just like anyone...I will admit though, his blood glowed, so you got me there."
Tohtella frowned, "This is serious. Lehesion's legends are told orally across generations of gialgathens. My research indicates he's a level 15,000+ being, someone comparable to Yawm."
I shrugged, "Killed him. I'll kill this thing too."
Tohtella sighed, ...
2018-11-15 03:59:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe air around me burst outward as I unleashed a singularity in the center of a Skyburner's chest. Its ribs snapped. Its armor ruptured. Its smooth skin split. The gialgathen sunk into the abyss, the creature caving in on itself. Air siphoned into the singularity before it devoured all the sound around it.
All went silent, the battlefield quiet as a graveyard. In a flash of light and radiation, the singularity imploded. Another discharge...
2018-11-13 19:33:15 +0000 UTC View PostWe left our hotel, each of us geared up and ready for war. We traveled out of Yildraza, the city lights shooting up into the sky. Torix hovered, keeping himself and Tohtella afloat with magic. Althea and I ran, destroying portions of the scenery as we leaped and dashed.
We stopped, regrouping just shy of the silver's territory. We stood in a circle, everyone looking at me. With cool wind at my back and soft ground under my feet, I stood ...
2018-11-11 00:15:34 +0000 UTC View PostI scrolled down on my menu, finding the reward for the legendary tree.
Be the beginning and the end of your mastery. When others ask for guidance, your lineage is what they look for. They gaze at your shadow, for you are legend. Legendary(Tier 5) unlocked!
+100% to effect of legendary skills!
+1 to unlockable legendary skills!(3 total)
Doubles legend...
2018-11-10 02:04:40 +0000 UTC View PostThisbey nodded, "Let's be precise here. My boys have run the data and done the research. A single gialgathen can destroy a hundred square miles of land over its lifetime."
He leaned back into his chair, letting a hand flop onto his armrest,
"Now while I might be a biased source, something has to be done about this mess. Otherwise, every man, woman, and child on Giess will drown in this here filth."
Thisbey's voice turned shar...
2018-11-09 00:02:11 +0000 UTC View PostI gave Delilath a bow. She bowed back. As we raised our heads, she snapped her tail towards me. I stomped a foot while condensing my weight. I burrowed downwards, her attack smashing a crater into the arena above my head.
I detonated my charged runes, bursting out from the ground. A cloud of white powder surged out with me. Delilath shifted her head, dodging my assault. She snapped her tail at me again, catching me in flight. I crossed m...
2018-11-05 19:47:40 +0000 UTC View Post