Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC
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				Title: <strong>Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>16-06-2021, 19:17:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b1/Every1sAHero.png)</div> <div align="center">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Castabath-hakob-01.jpg)</div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>~Temple of Casta~</strong></span></div><br>The Temple of Casta is located just outside of Amberdale in the Farmlands.&nbsp; It is part house of worship and part spa.&nbsp; Beyond the foyer of the temple is a bath house filled by a magical spring said to be a gift of the Goddess of Healing and Pleasure.&nbsp; Her acolytes cross the entire gender and sexuality spectrums and come from all species and cultures. The temple is popular with adventurers as the healing rituals of the priests, priestesses and Priexes of Casta involve massage, acupuncture and the tantric arts.&nbsp; Healing is free to those in need as the waters are plenty.&nbsp; All other services require a donation and acolytes have a right to refuse anyone for any reason.&nbsp; Causing any problems in the temple or mistreating any acolytes or clergy results in a lifetime ban from the temple which may as well be a death sentence<br><br><span class="bbc_u">Abbotryx of the Temple of Casta</span><br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b1/Abbotess.jpg)</div><em>Abbotryx Luellia Joybringer (She/Her)</em> – Luellia, “Lulu” to those close to her, appears demure and sultry and in control.&nbsp; The truth is she constantly juggling the never-ending stream of injured adventurers and running the only religiously sanctioned home of prostitution in a hundred miles.&nbsp; It is a lot and sometimes she just wants to be pampered and orgasm a few dozen times.&nbsp; Is that so much too ask?<br><br><em>Plots:</em> The Temple of Casta is always in need of bandages, aloe and lube.&nbsp; The Abbotryx could send adventures to find any of these items.&nbsp; It is also a place of healing and recover, which sees a constant influx of recuperating adventurers.&nbsp; Perhaps a lingering spirit of a dead adventurer is causing problems at the Temple and you are tasked to find a way to put the spirit to rest.&nbsp; Maybe it is a lustful former acolyte’s ghost instead? <br><br><em>Casual Sex and Romance Potential:</em> Yes and yes.&nbsp; While she doesn’t have as many flings as when she was just a young acolyte, she is still willing and training new acolytes certainly can be invigorating.&nbsp; She is romanceable in one on one or open poly relationships. <br><br><br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Basement of the Temple</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/20/Jp-selwood-cellar-wine-pogreb.jpg)<br></div></div><br><br><br>Headers<br><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatleft][img height=200]&lt; URL for your avatar image, if desired &gt;[/img][/floatleft]<br>[b]Name:[/b]<br>[b]Race and Occupation:[/b]<br>[b]Location &amp; Time:[/b]<br>[b]Tagging:[/b] &lt;Tag characters you are talking too or mentioning&gt;<br></code></pre>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>18-06-2021, 00:58:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/72/B0AA8E2A-7214-40B8-A386-5FB3E2FE2DA6.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sarissa Softscale<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Snekling (Snake Girl)<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Morning, walking back to the Temple of Casta<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> OPEN, The Creature<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> No major plot here just getting into character and wanting a little conversation or flirting if you are a cute lady or soft boi.<br><hr><br>The long wooden pole bowed against Sarissa's scaled shoulders, laden down with three full buckets of water to aside.&nbsp; The gentle sloshing sound as she walked had lulled Sarissa into an almost meditative state. One that allowed her to push past the knots and fatigue that were settling into her muscles.&nbsp; <br><br>It was how she earned her keep and kept her room at the Temple of Casta.&nbsp; There were an endless number of chores to do to keep the Temple running as if it had no cares in the world.&nbsp; That was part of its allure, part of its illusion.&nbsp; Those that came to the Temple were looking for respite for succor or just a healing bath.&nbsp; The latter brought a steady stream of manual labor to the Temple, which is used to keep itself running, clean and relaxing.&nbsp; There was no end of adventurers willing to trade a little sweat for a healing touch and, in Sarissa's case, room and board.<br><br>The work didn't bother her. She had done similar tasks at the monastery, and she had a strong back, and stomach, and ass.&nbsp; Her pace was steady, and while the buckets swayed precariously, not a drop was spilled as she trundled up the road from the Temple's well. The well wasn't from the same spring that fed the Temple Baths.&nbsp; It would be kind of a waste to use the waters to wash robes or linens.&nbsp; So it was every morning that Sarissa could be found making her circuit to and from the well, carrying buckets of wash water.&nbsp; Not exactly the image of a daring adventure for sure, but adventure can strike anywhere, as Sarissa was about to find out.<br><br>The monks used to say that you could connect with the world around you in ways both mystical and profound when in a meditative state. Maybe it was that or maybe the part of Sarissa's mind that wasn't lulled to sleep by rhythmic sloshing and fatigue.&nbsp; Whatever it was, she heard it, the rustle of something in the scattered brush that hugged the old walking path.&nbsp; There it was again. Her pace slowed, the weight of the water bucket pressing the wood pole into her shoulders as they did. The wood pole groaned softly in her ears. She came to a stop and listened as a soft breeze stirred her hair.&nbsp; There it was again.&nbsp; Behind her now. Sarissa's breath slowed.&nbsp; Carefully. Ever so carefully, she turned.&nbsp; <br><br>There, in the middle of the path, was…Mr. Stuffers.<br><br>Mr. Stuffers was the scourge of the Temple vegetable patch.&nbsp; A vicious Jackalope.&nbsp; Its horns tipped red as if they had been dipped in the blood of innocents. It wrinkled its cute little bunny nose in utter disdain of human life, nibbling at a purloined carrot.&nbsp; Sarissa knew, for a fact, those dainty widdle paws hid a barbed hook that could gut you with one adorably malicious swipe.&nbsp; Many a Temple Acolyte had lost a finger to this floofy ball of endearing terror.&nbsp; <br><br>A tumbleweed rolled across their path.<br><br>Sarissa's eyes narrowed.<br><br>Mr. Stuffers' whiskers twitched.<br><br>'Awww'<br><br>'Wait! Dammit!'<br><br>Sarissa lunged at Mr. Stuffers, sending her buckets crashing to the ground. She pulled her wide-bladed short sword from its scabbard as she dove towards the malevolent floofie-woofie, but his precious distraction had given him the edge.&nbsp; Mr. Stuffers lowered himself to all fours, letting the sword strike sale clear over his head. As an added insult, his fuzzy back paws kicked up a clod of dirt that smacked Sarissa right between the eyes, momentarily blinding her and sending her sputtering and spitting.<br><br>She sat up her rump smack against the dirt road and cleaned off her face muttering about "someday." Sarissa took in the tipped-over water buckets with a sigh, their contents slowly winding their way towards where she sat. Her favorite water fetching pole snapped cleanly in two.<br><br>"Well, that's just great." She offered to no one in particular as the water reached her toes.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>19-06-2021, 20:59:51</strong>
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				<div align="center">QUEST POST<br>That’s a Big Rat<br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Castabath-hakob-01.jpg)<br><br><strong>Posting Order:</strong> No order, post once per round. A round completes when everyone has posted. Post as many rounds as you want. Ex: <strong>R1:</strong> A, B, C, D. <strong>R2:</strong> D, A, C, B. <strong>R3:</strong> C, B, A, D.</div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">I stole this from Envious in her quest thread because I like it.<br><br>“Since we are a group and there is combat, I have put together a fairly straightforward combat system for us. For the sake of clarity, you will just <strong>choose</strong> how much damage you are dealing to a monster and make note of it at the bottom of your post. This will allow writers to know when it is appropriate to land the killing blow to a monster. Your typical damage should be between 0-4 per attack unless it is relevant to the narrative to do more ie: those save-the-day Hero moments where you muster that inner strength! <br><br>It is 100% acceptable to control the monsters and their actions. You may also choose how much damage they do to <strong>your</strong> character. There will be no player deaths or anything - just choose what fits your narrative and is fun to write.”<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Major Encounters</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span class="bbc_u">Basement of the Temple</span><br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/20/Jp-selwood-cellar-wine-pogreb.jpg)(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e6/2f7c78c4378b7aae8d237e083732884f.jpg)<br>First Encounter at the Top of the <strong>Basement</strong> = 4 Standard Rats with 3 health each<br><br><span class="bbc_u">Storage Room</span><br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d6/Ec7b1de6f49c395ff316ae35aaf6cd02.jpg)(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/c1/F851959059f48b59769ea742c301fe8b.png)<br>Second Encounter In the <strong>Storage Room</strong> = 2 Rat Swarm: 8 Health each<br><br><span class="bbc_u">The Cistern of Casta</span><br>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1f/Casta-watertemple.jpg)(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/79/26a4bfcb1d42e989107d0b48c01d1f70.jpg)<br>Third Encounter after following some rats down a long spiraling stairway to <strong>The Cistern of Casta</strong> = 2 Plague Rat: 5 Health + they can poison you. When they are defeated, I will spawn the Boss for us to fight.<br></div></div><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b1/Abbotess.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong> &nbsp;Abbotryx Luellia Joybringer &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884525#msg15884525)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human, Abbotryx of the Temple of Casta<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><hr>“I have no idea where they have all come from.” Abbotryx Luellia Joybringer said over her shoulder, her long habit swishing as she walked, revealing tempting glimpses of her shapely rear. To either side of the stone walkways were large communal baths and water cascading down the large naked statue of the Goddess Casta in the center of the room as if she was bathing. The cascade was fed from deep below the Temple from the holy waters of the Cistern of Casta.&nbsp; <br><br>There were a few acolytes of Casta taking a morning soak, but not many.&nbsp; Mornings were the slowest time in the Temple. The perfect time to gather a passel of adventures to take care of a pesty rodent problem with the least disruption to the relaxation of temple visitors and the Abbotryx’s many duties. <br><br>“But it seems like the infestation is getting worse, and we haven’t the acolytes to spare after the last few ended up in the infirmary.&nbsp; But I am sure you lot won’t have any such a problem.” She added in a way that spoke of hope more than certainty in the statement.&nbsp; The Abbotryx’s high-heeled thigh-high books clicked sharply on the stone, a series of staccato notes against the music of flowing water.<br><br>She let the group from the communal baths into the inner Temple.&nbsp; They passed through the infirmaries. Where acolytes tended to mental and physical ailments of their patients. Then the luxuriously appointed halls where stress release and sexual needs managed. Until they reached a simple wooden door with a sturdy lock on which there hung a sign, freshly painted.&nbsp; <br><br>“Keep Closed.&nbsp; Rats!”<br><br>The Abbotryx lifted a ring of keys she had taken from an acolyte along the way and sorted through them with dexterous, confident fingers.&nbsp; It was difficult to tell how old the Abbotryx was.&nbsp; Her hair was the white of snowfall, and her eyes held the deep wisdom of someone who had lived a long life, but her skin was a flawless tawny without a hint of a wrinkle or blemish.&nbsp; She might be 20. She might be 50. It was impossible to tell.&nbsp; Her form spoke of luxury and fullness with a slender envious waist for someone with so many curves.&nbsp; She gave the cluster of adventurers a smile that held promises that would make a person weak in the knees.<br><br>“I would be ever so grateful if you could rid us of this nuisance.&nbsp; Come find me when you feel your work is complete,” The Abbotryx said, turning the key in the lock and opening the door before stepping aside.&nbsp; “You can take one of the drift lights with you if you need it.” She offered, indicating one of the floating globes of light that served to illuminate the halls.<br><br>“This one is Firenz. Just say their name, and they will follow. Now off you go.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>20-06-2021, 19:16:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina, Luellia, mentioning Leovic<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa was surprised at how quickly she had found herself employment. No sooner had she entered the temple that Leovic had pointed her towards that she was directed to&nbsp; Abbotryx Luellia, who gave her a task, along with a group of fellow adventurers. For someone who looked like that, she was, of course, quick to accept. The reward, too, was quite tempting. After long days on the road, being carefully attended to would be a wonderful treat. And so, she was following the Abbotryx&nbsp; now, making no effort to hide her gaze at her shapely rear, where it let itself be seen. <br><br>"There isn't much that can handle my axe. A couple of rat shouldn't be a problem," Alyssa said, perhaps with too much confidence, as they arrived at the sealed gate. "Firenz." She added, so that the orb, which had been heading towards Luellia, swerved to go to her instead. "And I'll have plenty of help too, it looks like," she added as she looked over her fellow adventurers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>20-06-2021, 21:47:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b5/Willa3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong> Wilhelmina Delphinium Markwell &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15890294#msg15890294)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human, Alchemical Healer<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa, Abbotryx<br><hr>Wilhelmina Markwell had been trying for weeks to get her hands on a sample of the healing waters of the Temple of Casta, but her inquiries had been rebuffed by the acolytes and the Abbotryx every time.&nbsp; So, when the opportunity to gain access via what appeared to be a simple rat-catching job had materialized, she jumped at the chance. She wasn’t sure the Abbotryx had been happy to see her smiling face when she met the rest of her companions in front of the Temple, but she hadn’t been turned away.&nbsp; Persistence!<br>Wilhelmina had been the first person to arrive.&nbsp; There was no better first impression than punctuality, and Wilhelmina knew the value of a first impression.&nbsp; Her red dress, cut to resemble a cross between a military professional and a healing acolyte, was clean, its lapels crisp and buttons shiny.&nbsp; The brass fittings on her syringes and metal surgical instruments were polished and gleamed in the mid-morning sun.&nbsp; As her new companions arrived, each was presented with a small rectangle of heavy cardstock.&nbsp; On the card in gold filigreed script were the words:<br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Wilhelmina Delphinium Markwell<br>Combat Medic and Purveyor of Healing Elixirs <br>For services, inquire at<br>Potions Galore and Magical Sundries, Amberdale</span></div><br>Unlike Alyssa, Wilhelmina was perfectly professional.&nbsp; Did she note the sway of Luellia’s hips, how Merry jiggled quite delightfully as she walked, how Alyssa’s muscles ripped for no fucking reason whatsoever and how stupidly ripped Jasper was? Yes!&nbsp; She was a professional.&nbsp; She wasn’t dead.&nbsp; However, this was a job, and Wilhelmina had an agenda.&nbsp; Perhaps after the work was complete, she would indulge in wild fantasies about her new companions and/or clients. Still, for now, she was all about the work.&nbsp; Seriously though.&nbsp; Was everyone in Amberdale so entirely desirable?&nbsp; She was beginning to think so.<br><br>“We will take care of the problem, Abbotryx Luellia.&nbsp; You have my word as a professional.&nbsp; I will keep them safe while they take care of your rodent issues.” Wilhelmina assured the sultry Abbotryx who’s eyes narrowed a little.&nbsp; “And perhaps we can discuss my previous inquiry when we return.” She suggested putting on her most confident and gleaming smile.&nbsp; Wilhelmina was undoubtedly confident in her salesmanship and business acumen.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>“Perhaps,” The Abbotryx replied non-commital.<br><br>“Excellent!” Wilhelmina said, spinning on her heel, her short skirt flaring just enough to sneak a peak of lacey underthings if the Abbotryx or anyone else was so inclined.&nbsp; &nbsp;She paused at the open door and gave a sweeping gesture towards the opening.<br><br>“I will be right behind you.” She offered her companions an assured grin.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>21-06-2021, 01:46:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Abbotryx, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><hr>It was some time from the last time she had done a quest. Not only that, but she got to do it with two new people; Alyssa and Wilhelmina. Merry wondered if there was some great secret behind the rat invasion… though if that was the case, would they let outsiders handle it? The Temple of Casta was bold enough to ask help from outsiders, so either the problem was serious or they didn’t feel ashamed by it. The last few ended up in the infirmary…? Now Merry was feeling uneasy and nervous! Just what kind of hellspawn rats were they?! <br><br>She tightened her grip on her simple staff. Often great mages and wizards had a staff with a magical gem or a crystal. Those staves were true pieces of art. Merry had a wooden staff, without even the simplest gem or a crystal, and there was no magic infused in her rod. Her staff looked like a simple wooden stick. (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/22/b2/00/22b200a5bfbf189910cc4d293a789d15.jpg)&nbsp; <br><br>They passed the parts of the Temple that intrigued the Vulpi, meaning the baths and halls for… other needs. Alyssa sounded confident. Merry wasn’t much of a fighter, but she trusted that this would be a piece of cake to Alyssa and Jasper, who were both the physically capable sort in her eyes. And they had a healer, combat medic as stood in her card Wilhelmina had handed to the Vulpi. So their two bruisers could get all banged up and Wilhelmina would get them back to top shape in no time! Someone might wonder what was Merry’s role in all of this. She wasn’t exactly sure herself either, but she still wanted to help, even if she might be lacking in the skills department.<br><br>Merry looked at Wilhelmina, then at the open doorway. Because no one didn’t react instantly, the Vulpi swallowed and put on her brave face before venturing forward. No one else sounded nervous, so she should stop acting like a coward! They were just rats… and she ate rats in her fox form. Well, only the smaller ones because the bigger ones were too big for her to even try catching.<br><br>“Time so save the lovely people of this Temple! Forward we go!” Merry psyched herself as much as the others. The Vulpi swished her tail once from one side to another before leaving the safe room behind and moved in the hallway. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>21-06-2021, 10:01:51</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Abbotryx, Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><br><hr><br>In all the time he'd spent at Amberdale, Jasper hadn't quite found the time to visit the Temple of Casta... Yet what a coincidence that his first visit to the temple would be for business reasons. The blonde male was already wearing a look of wondrous surprise on his features at the design of the structure, but the inside had been just as breathtaking as outside. Part of him was glad to know he wasn't alone in undertaking this particular quest... Not wholly out of worry, but rather the awkwardness of entering unfamiliar territory for the first time. Thankfully, Merry was a welcome sight as familiarity bred comfort... As for the other two...<br><br>The minotaur named Alyssa was quite statuesque to the man. A fair bit bigger than him, but no less feminine despite a build that put the average man to shame. He was pretty sure if they arm-wrestled, he would be on the floor, and he wouldn't be bothered in the slightest. Those abs looked quite good for licking, and (possibly?) unknown to the minotauress, so did other things in the eyes of the male. Her proclivity with an axe was an especially good note for the man, whose own work with an axe left him feeling like there was a connection there... But whereas his felled trees, likely hers had shattered stone. There could be no comparison between them.<br><br>Wilhelmina looked to be a much more straight-laced lady, prompt and focused on her work. Diligence and dedication were her constant allies, and she looked like someone who rarely found the time to have fun (how wrong his internal observations were remained to be seen, given he had no idea the woman had scoped the whole party out already). Despite these things, she looked like quite the stunner, and no doubt there were few people he would rather find looming over him attempting to bring him back from unconsciousness than her... I mean in a life-saving way. Totally.<br><br>The inside of the Temple had been eye-opening for the male, surprised at the relatively undressed Acolytes bathing in the waters, but the jewel of the temple leading them to the back was perhaps the most fetching. No doubt some of the others would find his eyes following her movements, before the realization that he was staring a little too hard dawned on him and he cleared his throat to get his head back in the game. For sure, he would have to come back here on his own time... With or without company, Merry had quickly proven herself to be a welcome presence in his otherwise singular, working life... Even though much of it left him more in danger than otherwise for someone who was only supposed to be cutting down trees and preparing wood. <br><br>"Rats dangerous enough to put people in the infirmary? Come on, the rats I've seen around the forests wouldn't have been that big or dangerous. How bad can these be?" He folded his arms and tilted his head. Alyssa seemed quite confident in her abilities, though given the monstrous axe she wielded, it was hard not to feel some sense of confidence. By comparison, his wooden hatchets looked like toys, but they would still be effective at hopefully rendering a few of the creatures unconscious. <br><br>The other part of him didn't want to jinx things any more than he had already, as he was sure some higher being was looking out for exactly the sort of remarks Jasper made to go 'That's what YOU think, little man' before promptly proving him wrong in a twist of cosmic karma. One thing was certain though... Between Merry's go-getter attitude and the quick flash of undergarments from Wilhelmina (He had to reconsider his opinion of her at this point; Anyone with underwear that risqué certainly had a few interesting qualities in their life), he felt like this crew of combatants was going to be an interesting workforce.<br><br>"Well, if we're going in... Guess I'll take the first look." He nodded to the others as Alyssa readied the ball of light named Firenz while Merry moved to enter the hall. He was quick to take point in front of the Vulpi, drawing both Wooden Hatchets and looking around the dim basement halls. The light had provided ample light, but not enough to illuminate the whole area... Down here, he felt much more anxious now than he ever did when it got dark in the forest... No doubt due to the cold stone interior. <br><br><em>'I'm starting to think maybe it's not all about bravado down here... This place creeps me out more than the graveyards.'</em> Though he thought inwardly, he exhaled an audible sigh, stepping carefully through the halls, unaware of the scurrying occurring not too far from them. New invaders meant new targets to attack... 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>22-06-2021, 03:04:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina, Luellia<br><br><hr><br>It wasn't, of course, merely the Abbotryx that Alyssa showed interest in all the members of her party were interesting in their own way, though she certainly was the one she paid more attention to. Perhaps a bit too much, in fact, as Jasper managed to take the lead in their entry, followed closely by Merry. Alyssa shrugged. Holding the back worked well enough for her as well. "Do you want to go last, then?" she asked Wilhelmina. She looked at the card, after, of course, catching a peek at Wilhelmina intriguing underwear. Not bad, for clothes, though it would be quite clear to anyone where Alyssa's preferences actually laid. A combat medic. She guessed that that meant she wasn't too keen on combat. Being at the very rear could often achieve that, of course, but sometimes, you would get quite the opposite instead. Still, Alyssa allowed her the choice and went in next, after their vulpi companion. And as they went, she didn't miss the sound of scurrying. "We'll be facing our prey early, it seems," she said, taking her weapon off of her shoulder, to hold its head in her off hand.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>25-06-2021, 00:28:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b5/Willa3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong> Wilhelmina Delphinium Markwell &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15890294#msg15890294)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human, Alchemical Healer<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa | Mentioning Abbotryx<br><strong>Current Damage:</strong> 1 Point<br><hr>Willa liked Merry's spunk and gave her a wink as she was about to go through the door until the large human man muscled his way in front of her.&nbsp; It was one of those times where Willa might have been perturbed to see another woman treated that way. Still, if the big guy wanted to get eaten by rats first, it might save the buxom Vulpi from some untoward nibbling. It would be a shame for anything to happen to her loveliness that was not perfectly consensual.<br><br>Jasper's bravado was commendable, and perhaps it was that Willa had managed to hook on with more experienced adventurers than she had assumed.&nbsp; If that wasn't the case and the cut woodsman was in over his sexy himbo head, Willa might need to break out the giant syringes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Either way, she let them all go first. Willa even tipped the red cap she wore to Alyssa as the ripped Minotaur warrior passed into the hall and down the stairs to the basement.&nbsp; <br><br>Willa unholstered her customized Markwell Remote Delivery Device. She slotted a syringe of pink elixir into the specialized compartment after checking to make sure it had no air bubbles.&nbsp; She cranked back a leaver that cocked the hand crossbow, and there were two clicks. One for the syringe and one for a crossbow bolt located below it.<br><br>Satisfied she was ready, Willa shifted the IV stand nestled between her shoulder blades to make sure it wouldn't be in her way, and she followed the others down. Behind her, she heard the door shut and a key turn with another click.&nbsp; That was unsettling.<br><br>Willa had just reached the bottom of the steps when she heard Alyssa's warning.&nbsp; Even with the drift globe casting its light around the room, it wasn't easy to see for those who can't see in the dark.&nbsp; The globe cast skittering shadows in the deepest parts of the basement, which was really a set of linked storage areas filled with items needed or might be used by the Temple.&nbsp; The upper level of the basement held clearly labeled shelves containing an assortment of the Temple's most needed supplies such as gauss, pain-relieving hers, and contraception, to name a few.&nbsp; Willa stepped to the side to have line of sight towards each of her compatriots and scanned the room for danger.<br><br>"I don't know, Alyssa. I don't see any…WHAAAAAAAHHHH!” Willa yelled in surprise as a huge rat leaped from a nearby shelf, scattering some bottled filled with who knows what, and landed on her shoulder where it hissed and scratched her cheek.<br><br>Three other rats came scurrying out of various other dark places and charged at the group.&nbsp; Very odd behavior for a rat Willa would have thought had one not been trying to gnaw her face.&nbsp; Instead of coming up with this pertinent information, Willa screamed, flailed, and finally managed to harang the rat into leaping off her and onto the floor, where it hissed again.<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 4 HP <br>Rat 2 = 4 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>25-06-2021, 17:41:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning | Round 2<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><hr>Merry didn’t mind at all that Jasper passed her and took the lead. Now she had an axe swinger with rippling muscles in front and behind her. This was a good and safe spot to be. Her pointy ears flicked when she heard a clicking sound, like someone locked a door. It was just her wild imagination… right? Abbotryx wouldn’t lock them here like a bunch of cats who wouldn’t be allowed out before they dragged enough dead rats at the doorstep. <br><br>The Vulpi didn’t even get a chance to start some small talk when their two warriors (kind of) already began preparing for the upcoming battle. She heard the scurrying too and thought the wicked little rats would from ahead of them, so the poor Vulpi felt her heart jump up to her throat when Willa suddenly screamed like someone was about to murder her. Merry instinctively jumped back, stumbling against a wall and screaming almost as loudly as Willa. That was a huge rat!<br><br>Her helpful nature told her to go and help Willa, but it was hard to approach the poor medic who was flailing like a hayman. Merry held her tail high so her flossy fur wouldn’t touch the floor and potentially get attacked by a rat. As soon as the rat hit the floor Merry reacted by swinging her staff like a racket, one might argue it was an extremely ungraceful way to use a staff. More with luck than with skill she swatted the rat like a ball (or a puck), sending it narrowly past Jasper’s feet at the charging rat pack. The single rat stroke at the others like a bowling ball, scattering them around.&nbsp; <br><br>“Willa, are you okay? It didn’t bite you?” Merry asked. Her heart was racing and her voice trembled enough to be noticeable. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 3 HP <br>Rat 1 = 4 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>26-06-2021, 09:44:14</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current Damage:</strong> 1 Point <br><br><hr><br>The door was shut... And locked behind them? Wait&nbsp; did the Abbotryx really just lock them down here? Even as a contingency, it felt wrong somehow... Then again, given how everyone was dressed, maybe there was some sort of sexy dungeon fun- No... No, there wasn't time for those thoughts. The mild distraction meant Jasper didn't notice the scurrying until Alyssa brought it up to them, causing him to stop. "Already? Well if they want to make our job easier..." The male tried to speak with a bit of confidence, but really..m Being in such closed spaces with low light was not his idea of a pleasant place. <br><br>However, the earsplitting scream nearly caused his spirit to vacate his body as he jumped, dropping one of his Hatchets. "Good Gods, what the he... Hell, why is that rat so big!?" Jasper blinked and looked stunned at the creature... Moments before Merry slapped it toward him, causing him to spread his legs slightly and make sure it had no skin to try scratching or biting. Part of him wanted to be a little vexed, but he had to admit Merry had good accuracy to land a solid hit on the rat and cast it into the darkness.<br><br>Unfortunately, it also caused him to miss out on the other three approaching rodents as he went to give Merry a thumbs-up. One managed to leap upon his shoulder, causing him to growl in panic as he swatted his singular Wooden Hatchet against his shoulder to clock the rat in the head. He at least kept it from biting him, but it still managed to give him a few good scratches before he smacked it off of his person. "Damn...! I've never seen rats this aggressive! Think it's something in the water?" He whirled around now, reaching to grab his dropped Hatchet before he kept his eyes on the one that decided to attack him. <br><br>Now this was personal. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 3 HP <br><strong>Rat 2 = 4 HP -&gt; 3 HP</strong><br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>26-06-2021, 17:34:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>"See? Prey." Alyssa said to Wilhelmina, as she triumphantly raised her weapon in preparation for a mighty swing, only to have it bump into the ceiling. "Hmm. Well this is inconvenient," she said, before giving the hissing rat a sharp kick, sending it sailing into a nearby wall, which it hit with a nasty thud. "Shush you. No hissing at my friends." Lowering her weapon, she readied it to the side, for more of a sweeping motion, crouching as well in preparation. "There are many things in here," she said. "Do you thing they'll mind much if they get scattered a bit?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Rat 1 = 3 HP -&gt; 2 HP</strong><br>Rat 2 = 3 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>30-06-2021, 16:42:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b5/Willa3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong> Wilhelmina Delphinium Markwell &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15890294#msg15890294)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human, Alchemical Healer<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper<br><strong>Current Damage:</strong> 1 Point<br><hr>Willa patted herself down for the moment uncertain if the rat was still attached to her as Merry questioned her about her wounds.&nbsp; The voice of the Vulpi managed to snap her out of the sudden panic brought on by the attack. <br><br>“I…I don’t think so.”&nbsp; There were small scratch marks on her tawny cheek but there didn’t appear to be any bite marks. It seemed that her sudden and violent flailing had been somewhat of a protection against the rat attack.<br><br>“Thank you.” Willa offered her voice grateful and less panicked. It was Merry, she realized that had come to her rescue and she was grateful to the voluptuous Vulpi woman for it.&nbsp; There was a moment she considered inquiring what she could offer her rescuer in return for her bravary, but as Jasper spun around to attack the rats, Willa saw the trickle of blood from his own scratches and it snapped her back into the danger of the moment.&nbsp; Flirting with the pretty fox could come later.&nbsp; There was business to attend to and let it not be said that Wilhelmia Delphinium Markwell was anything other than a consummate professional!<br><br>“Duck please.” She said, that winning smile returning and with a flip of her lavender hair she swung her crossbow up and over where Merry’s head had been a second before.&nbsp; It was not to target a rat. Oh no.&nbsp; It was aimed right in that leather-clad and deliciously tight ass of Jasper Hulfort.&nbsp; <br><br>“Thwack!”&nbsp; The propelled syringe smacked Jasper’s rear with the impact of an overzealous dominatrix. It was followed by a soft hiss as the pink healing potion injecting itself into his firm glut.&nbsp; Any initial pain would be replaced with a warm, tingly sensation and his scratch marks slowly disappeared.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Jasper is Healed 1 HP</strong><br>Rat 1 = 2 HP<br>Rat 2 = 3 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Foxy DeVille</strong> on <strong>01-07-2021, 17:00:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d1/1515387573313.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jessynka Pase (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884533#msg15884533)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Tavern Wench<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Morning not far from the Temple<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open, Sarissa<br><br>Whistling a merry tune, Jessynka was strolling along en route to the Temple so she could pick up her herbs before work at the inn. In exchange for helping her be her true self Jessynka would do odd jobs from time to time... cooking, cleaning, helping service generous patrons. Sure, she made enough coin from wenching to just pay for her herbs but getting buggered in a house of worship had so much charm.<br><br>She paused as she came upon the epic battle between Sarissa Softscale and the dreaded cottonball of chaos Mr. Stuffers. Jessynka tried not to laugh at the less-than-heroic ending of the snekling. She rushed over to off a helping hand, trying to avoid any muddy spots cause by the spilled water.<br><br>"Oh dear! I hope that foul beast didn't cause you serious injury!" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>03-07-2021, 22:16:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/72/B0AA8E2A-7214-40B8-A386-5FB3E2FE2DA6.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sarissa Softscale<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Snekling (Snake Girl)<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Morning, walking back to the Temple of Casta<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jessynka Pase | Mentioning: Mr. Stuffers<br><hr>Sarissa green eyes slitted eyes looked up through her dejected curtain of blond hair.&nbsp; A defeated sign escaped her lips.&nbsp; It was bad enough that someone witnessed her humiliating defeat, but for it to be witnessed by one of the pretty barmaids from the Vine and Horn made it that much more embarrassing.&nbsp; Her cheeks as soft as any human and scaleless unlike her brow and the bridge of her nose blushed a dusky rose.<br><br>“No, it is mostly my pride.” She said with a light chuckle and took Jessynka’s offered hand.&nbsp; Sarissa had seen the pretty woman around the temple doing on jobs and at the Inn on Sarissa’s occasional visit.&nbsp; Jessynka was pleasant to talk to and seemed like a genuinely kind soul.&nbsp; Sarissa liked her.&nbsp; She clamered up from the ground and brushed herself off, wincing a little when she slapped the trail dust from her rear. “Maybe a little bruised.” She admitted and continued to knock off the dusk, just not as vigorously.<br><br>“Though I think my pole isn’t savable.” Sarissa added looking at the broken shaft.&nbsp; There was really no sense worrying about it.&nbsp; Sarissa could still finish her chores.&nbsp; It would simply take her longer to do so.&nbsp; Not wanting to bore Jessynka with talk of herself and her not so triumphant battle she brushed back her hair with one hand to clear it from her eyes and gave the woman a warm smile if not for the fangs it revealed.<br><br>“What are you doing here so early?” Sarissa asked curious as to what brought the alluring barmaid out to the Temple today.&nbsp; She took one step to the side just as a rivulet of water had reached her toe.&nbsp; There would be time to gather her buckets and tromp back to the well later.&nbsp; She didn’t want to be rude afterall.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>04-07-2021, 03:18:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning | Round 3<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><hr>“These rats are crazy…” The Vulpi mumbled. She had never met this aggressive rats, and if she had any luck, she wouldn’t meet them in future either. “Aww… You got hurt.” Her voice was full of sincere concern as she noticed the scratches on Willa’s cheek. Her ears lowered. Merry was already tapping her hips in search of a clean handkerchief when the combat medic told her to duck. Quickly the dark haired girl crouched down, holding her ears down with both hands. “Eeeeek…” A quiet whine escaped from her lips when the crossbow snapped and sent the syringe through the air.<br><br>“Jasper, focus now and start smacking these things!” Merry told the blonde man and plucked the syringe off of his behind. “They…” The rest of the sentence drifted away as Merry looked at the rats. 1… 2… 3… Where was the fourth? I could swear there were four of them, Merry thought. <br><br>Then she heard squeaking somewhere near. Uncomfortably near. That sound would come in her nightmares. Slowly Merry turned to look at the direction of the sound, and there in the middle of her shiny and fluffy tail fur sat the rat, staring back with its small black eyes. Now it was Merry’s turn to scream as she jumped up and started running in circles, making loops around Jasper and Alyssa, swatting her tail on the walls of the corridor in attempt to get the rat off and instead the evil critter dug deeper in her dark fur.&nbsp; <br><br>"Get it off! Get it off! get if off of me!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Jasper is Healed 1 HP</strong><br>Rat 1 = 2 HP<br>Rat 2 = 3 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 3 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>04-07-2021, 10:07:31</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 19 HP -&gt; 20 HP<br><br><hr><br>"I meam, the alternative for them is that the rats keep scurrying around and knocking things over. If anything gets scattered, we can just blame the rats, I figure." Jasper shrugged with a grin. Well, it was his bad idea anyway, so they could also just blame him for it if it came to that. "Why, you've got a plan? If so, I'd like to see it."<br><br>Maybe asking the minotaur girl with a giant axe if she had a plan probably wasn't the brightest of ideas, but if it meant the rats had less things to hide among, he was all for it. These rodents were annoying, but big, which meant Jasper wouldn't feel as bad about walloping then into unconsciousness... He was ready to swing, until something struck him in the ass and he yelped! "Ah! I t-think one bit me on my backside!" he flailed and tried to look behind him, before he heard the hiss and felt the warmth down below. It was surprisingly comfortable now... But as he looked, he realized the dart protruding out of it, and found the source of it with a crossbow leveled at him.<br><br>"... You just... Shot me in the ass... And healed me?" He asked, brow raised, before he hummed. "I like your decisiveness! Honestly, after the initial jab, it felt alr- Yeargh!" Merry was quick to interrupt, yanking the dart out of his posterior. He winced, reaching behind him to scratch the back of his wooden hatchet against his backside before he frowned. <br><br>"Alright rodents, you heard the foxy lady, it's time to dust up!" He shouted, ready to come out swinging... Until Merry shrieked and began to run circles around him and Alyssa. "Ah, Merry, cool it! We have to deal with the rest of... Wait, off? Wait, are one of those... Oh HELL no!" Almost immediately Jasper sheathed his weapons and reached to tug on Merry's tail to get her to stop. The thought there was a big, angry rat in there that could probably bite stood stopndcratch at him didn't register in the moment as he fought through her fluff, fingertips combing her tail and stroking it before he found the offensive creature and pulled it free. <br><br>"You don't get to play with that tail!" Jasper snarled at the hissing creature, opening his palm and slapping the rat across its face... Before locating another rat to hurl it toward unceremoniously. Jasper was not about to let some unruly creature get anywhere near that immaculately fluffy tail. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Rat 1 = 2 HP -&gt; 1 HP</strong><br>Rat 2 = 3 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br><strong>Rat 4 = 3 HP -&gt; 2 HP</strong><br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>04-07-2021, 20:04:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa grinned nastily. "Good," she said. before starting her sweep, with a mighty roar. It wasn't, well, a plan exactly. More that, if she couldn't attack vertically, she would do so horizontally. And, while her weapon was big, clumsy and hard to start, it was also very easy to stop once it got going. It swept through the room, breaking apart shelves, denting, scattering or simply going straight through anything that happened to be standing in the way. By the time she was done with her mighty swing, the room was a shambles and the rats... well, the rats were mostly unharmed, too small and nimble to be harmed much by so clumsy a weapon. Except one unlucky one, perhaps, which had an entire toolshelf crumble unto it. But despite her poor results, Alyssa seemed satisfied and was already readying her next swing.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat 2 = 3 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>06-07-2021, 05:16:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning | Round 3<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>Merry’s panicked running came to a sudden stop when Jasper grabbed her tail, which yanked her uncomfortably. The Vulpi whined pitifully and kept stepping on her place. She was afraid the rat would dig deep enough to find the surface of the actual tail and bite it. It would probably cause a nasty infection and then she would lose her tail, and what kind of self-respecting Vulpi didn’t have a tail?! <br><br>“Takeitofftakeitoff…” Merry kept repeating so quickly it was impossible to hear where one word ended and another one begun. Jasper found the malicious troublemaker and bitchslapped the rat. Merry had never seen someone to bitchslap a rat across the face, so she was probably just as surprised as the rat itself. The rat had small tufts of black fur in its little paws when it was tossed away mercilessly.<br><br>“Thank you, thank you!” The Vulpi rejoiced and hugged the human man tightly. A single tear glinted in the corner of her eye. It was an extreme relief that the rat was now literally off of her hair. Merry took her tail and kept it against her side with her arm to prevent the incident from repeating.<br><br>The eyes wide she watched how Alyssa swung her mighty axe, and made the whole place look like there had been a hurricane. Maybe she was imagining it, but the rat, that got squashed by the toolshelf, looked terrified before it met its end. Merry swallowed and gathered whatever courage she had.<br><br>“I’m okay. Thank you. Now we need to kill these pests so we can blame them for all this destruction.” Though it wasn’t like the rats would tell anyone even if they were left alive.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat 2 = 3 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>07-07-2021, 09:59:43</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 20 HP -&gt; 17 HP<br><br><hr><br>"Hahah, it's not a problem! Don't worry, I'll take a good look at your tail after this to make sure that little rodent bastard didn't cause too much damage." Jasper gently pat the Vulpi's head. Thankfully, the sound of a falling shelf spelled the end of one of the rats,&nbsp; as well as letting Jasper know to move and return to dealing with the remaining rodents alongside Alyssa and Wilhelmina. The minotaur had done a wonderful job of removing a place the Rats could have hidden, and in such a way the man found himself smiling.<br><br>"Oh yeah, you look like you're going to be a very good friend of mine in a fight." the human praised the wild fighter. However, if the remaining rodents were going to be trying to run around and flank them, they needed an effective way to draw out their numbers... So, what better way than for him to make himself a target? He walked forward, eyes looking toward the fallen shelf as he stepped over it. <br><br>It may have worked a little too well, as shrieking sounded from behind the man, who turned to watch not one, not two, but all three of the remaining rodents leap out to scratch and bite at him in unison. One bite attempt was fended off well enough, but the last two attackers succeeded, one scratching at his exposed midsection while the other took a bite out of his arm, drawing an annoyed growl from the man. He wasn't going to take that one lying down, however, and no sooner did the rodent attack him that it was thrown to the ground before Jasper adopted an attacking stance. "No more games... Time to show you why they call me the <strong>Hatchet Man</strong>!" he growled, bringing one Hatchet up for an uppercut, cracking the rat under its chin and launching it up before slamming the other one down to smash upon its body and cast it against the floor without mercy. <br><br>The lumberjack waited a moment to see if the critter would try to get up, but the rat showed no signs of moving in the meantime. That was two down now.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br><strong>Rat 2 = 3 HP -&gt; 0 HP</strong> (Attacked using Hatchet Man)<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP<br>Rat 4 = 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>08-07-2021, 02:23:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa grinned at the praise. "If it's power you want, I'm your minotaur," she boasted, flexing her muscles before going for another massive swing, which scythed mightily through the air. And nothing else. The two remaining rats were no more eager than before to intercept the ludicrous weapon and there was nothing else in the way now, no more debris to incidentally smash into them. And, more importantly, nothing left to slow down her swing. And so, she overswung, the weapon going around her and, as she refused to simply let go of it, leading her into an uncontrolled that only ended when it embedded itself into a wall. "Maybe... maybe a bit too much power," she said, shaking her head to try to clear the dizziness.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>11-07-2021, 09:01:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning | Round 4<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>Her eyes full of compassion, Merry saw how poor Jasper got attacked by the vicious rat pack. They managed to scratch and bite him so badly it broke the skin. The Vulpi would have shown her caring by licking the man’s stomach, or she could have done that just for the fun, but even she knew that these pests often carried nasty diseases. They were lucky to have Willa with them! <br><br>“Don’t worry! Willa will patch in no time and you will be as good as new!” Merry assured to Jasper. The rat Jasper had managed to fend off was planning a surprise attack from behind, which was quite well done with its tiny rat brains. “No! Shoo, you pest!” The Vulpi let out a small growl, which sounded more cute than menacing and she thwacked the rat with her staff. Being hit with the wooden stick made the rat turn and glare at Merry instead, pattering towards the Vulpi in order to bite her ankles. They would need to find something more suitable for Alyssa to use as a weapon in these small spaces.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat 2 = 0 HP<br>Rat 3 = 4 HP &gt; 3 HP<br>Rat 4 = 2 HP<br></div></div><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>18-07-2021, 12:22:52</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 17 HP -&gt; 15 HP<br><br><hr><br>The rat problem was slowly dwindling, which meant they would be one step closer to completing this quest! Sure, there was more to explore down here&nbsp; so it was too easy to celebrate, but it still felt like they were making some decent headway. Alyssa had done a lot to remove any potential hiding places for the Rats, as well as having taken out one of the creatures with a well-placed fallen shelf. Jasper himself had taken out another...<br><br>Still, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Alyssa wound up for a titanic strike which would have surely felled another Rat, but instead her weapon found itself embedded in the nearby wall, the sound of stone giving way to steel resonating in the dark halls. "That was impressive... Even if it didn't really hit anything, hahah..." Jasper chuckled nervously. With the way she spun and struck out, he was more than a little concerned that she might not have been able to control her centrifugal force and could have potentially spun toward one of them. Wilhelmina could probably patch then up through bite marks, but he wasn't sure about missing limbs...<br><br>Merry's assurance, despite all the good and understanding she meant with it, nevertheless made the man shake his head. "No need! It's only a few scratches! And a few bites, but nothing I can't live through!" He forced a proud grin to assure Merry. In truth, he just didn't want to get jabbed with that needle again. Once again, Merry found herself on the wrong end of a rat, the man unaware it had been trying to attack him. "Just a little bit more guys, and then we can go further!" He tried to rouse the others, ducking and racing toward the rat with audible stomps to draw the creature's attention.<br><br>Jasper made a lunging swing, but the Rat hurried to scurry to the side before lunging and scratching at his ankle. Only a mild grunt escaped his lips before he swung down with the flat of one of his Hatchets, beating the poor rat and sending it rolling across the floor until it stopped near Merry, stunned but not quite unconscious. "Alyssa, you got eyes on the last one?" He called back to the minotauress. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat 2 = 0 HP<br>Rat 3 = 3 HP -&gt; 1 HP<br>Rat 4 = 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>18-07-2021, 19:46:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>"Yes, yes, I've got it. Almost..." With a grunt, she managed to pull her weapon free. "There!" she said triumphantly. "Alright, little rat, let's see how you handle this." She seemed to be getting ready for another wild swing, but instead tossed her weapon entire, to land on the last, very surprised rat, quickly followed by her jumping on top of her weapon with both feet and with a sickening crunching sound. "Well, this&nbsp; one is finished, I think," she said, making a disgusted face once she'd picked up her weapon again and turned it around. With some of her apparently endless supply of bandages, she started wiping off the gore.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat 2 = 0 HP<br>Rat 3 = 1 HP<br>Rat 4 = 2 HP -0 HP<br></div></div>[/quote]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crash</strong> on <strong>18-07-2021, 23:49:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b5/Willa3.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong> Wilhelmina Delphinium Markwell &nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15890294#msg15890294)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human, Alchemical Healer<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Alyssa <br><strong>Current Hit Points:</strong> <strong>9/10 HP</strong><br><hr>Combat was furious and chaotic.&nbsp; Rats seemed to come from everywhere and when Willa wasn’t dodging their rodent assailants she was ducking out of the way of the wildly swinging, though not ineffective Alyssa.&nbsp; <br><br>Wilhelmina hadn’t been able to get a clear shot at Jasper again in the confines of the basement.&nbsp; If there wasn’t a wooden support post in her line of sight, one of her compatriots was and there was no need to waste her healing elixir on the undamaged.&nbsp; Sure if gave a moment of euphoria that could be quite delightful recreationally there was only so much to go around and Wilhelmina doubted that these were the only rats in this maze.<br><br>“I will if you can just hold still a moment.” Willa called out in the tone of a nurse to a patient. Her Remote Delivery Device ™ swung back and forth, finger almost squeezing the trigger countless times, but never quite took the shot as she waited for an opening.&nbsp; <br><br>The combat appeared to be winding down as Alyssa flattened another rat and all that was left was a tiny angry “squeak, squeak” from one injured creature.&nbsp; Willa flipped a switch with her thumb and swung her Remote Delivery Device ™ away from Jasper and towards the rat.&nbsp; She took a moment to aim and with at “THUNK,” a crossbow bolt pinned the rat to the floor, and it stopped squeaking. Satisfied they had a moment reprieve Willa holstered her Remote Delivery Device ™ and immediately shifted to pull out the enormous syringe from another holster on her other hip.&nbsp; The needle was long and sharp and appeared to gleam in the light of the drift globe that hovered near Alyssa.<br><br>“Does anyone need a little pick me up?” she asked, flicking the syringe a couple of times and pushing the plunger enough to let a drop of pink elixir to drip from the needle point.<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat 2 = 0 HP<br>Rat 3 = 1 HP -0 HP<br>Rat 4 = 0 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>20-07-2021, 12:01:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning | Round 3<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>Merry blinked when she saw how the minotaur girl took care of one of the rats. It was certainly effective, but… also gruesome. The rat was in two pieces now probably, Merry thought as she forced herself to look somewhere else. A quick look at her comrades showed that no one was seriously injured. Jasper claimed they were just a few scratches. “You should still have them treated. Those rats might carry some disease, and Willa is all ready to treat you!” Looking at the huge needle, at least in her eyes it was huge, the Vulpi started to understand why the human man might be reluctant to be injected with that again. <br><br>Carefully Merry poked the mess they had made. With her stick she shifted the broken bottles, bandages and such to make sure nothing living was hiding under them. She couldn’t hear rustling or squeaking so she believed they had cleared all rats here. “I think we handled them all here. Let’s move forward!” With that the bushy tailed Vulpi strutted forward. There was a closed door. Her ears twitched, and she could almost swear she heard squeaking from the other side of the door. Merry inhaled once, gathering her strength before she pushed the storage room’s door open.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>20-07-2021, 21:22:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>"I'm fine, they were scared of me, I think," Alyssa said and padded a thigh. "That and the fur makes it harder for small things to bite." She nodded to Merry and followed along behind her, not even trying to hide the way she enjoyed the swish of the large, bushy tail in front of her. Her weapon was back to its usual place, on her shoulder, but she still stayed mostly ready, as while this room seemed cleared, she doubted that there wouldn't be more of the beasts.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>23-07-2021, 13:34:15</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Storage Room | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 15 HP<br><br><hr><br>Well... That was certainly an execution&nbsp; to end all executions for ratkind. Jasper certainly praised her effectiveness, but he also couldn't help but wince at the swift but noticeable crack... Because he could tell it wasn't just stone ground that was split by the axe. When all was said and done, Alyssa and Wilhelmina had terminated the last two critters. "Well, no matter how we slice it, no pun intended... We're done here with this room." Jasper nodded, spinning his Wooden Hatchets and sheathing them on his hips, before dusting his hands off. <br><br>When Wilhelmina offered if anyone needed a pick-me-up, combined with Merry trying to he helpful, Jasper waved his hands. "Nope, I'm good! We should save them because we don't know what's lying in wait for us further down." It was a rational thought, and it would certainly cover the fact he wasn't entirely pleased with getting another needle in his chiseled backside. Even if it would probably solve the issues of his injuries for now. <br><br>Already Merry was moving forward, Alyssa close behind her which gave Jasper a bit of security in the Vulpi's safety. Stepping over the carnage left behind here, Jasper moved to join his allies in the nearby Storage Room. What should have been a place for food, medicines, and other things the Temple workers could come down here though to retrieve, instead there was a bit of a foul scent in the air. Whatever food had been in here had long since been devoured or otherwise spoiled by the creatures getting into it. The medicines and whatnot were probably still food, unless the rats felt like eating at those too.<br><br>"Not the worst smell, but definitely not a fan of that. Don't think I'll be eating for a couple of hours." Jasper winced... Before the scurrying was heard. Except this time it wasn't singular scurrying, but almost..&nbsp; Cacophonous. It was like a whole swarm of rats was moving around here, combined with quiet squeaks and chitters. In a corner of the room, he swore he saw a mass of... Something moving before it vanished. "... Oh, what fresh hell is this?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>02-08-2021, 21:53:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning | Round 3<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr><br>In the light of the orb that was following Alyssa, Merry looked inside the store room. Food supplies inside the room were as good as gone. Either they were eaten or tainted by the rats so no one else would want to eat them. It was one big mess. There were gnawed holes in sacks and wooden crates. Some broken bottles on the floor and rotten vegetables. The Vulpi wrinkled her nose to the foul smell.<br><br>“Ffffh…!” She heard them before she saw them. The sound of something skittering in the room. At first she didn’t even realise what she saw. Merry thought it was a pile of trash that suddenly started moving on its own, squirming and writhing like a living being. “What the…?” Then she understood what it was. It was a pile of rats! They were gathered together like they were one being. Merry didn’t know if they were tangled together from their tails, held by some sinister magic or what caused this phenomena, but it was creepy. <br><br>Her instincts screamed at her to shut the door and quickly. Instead she gripped her staff tighter and bit her teeth together in a silent resolve. The rat swarm saw the adventurer group in the doorway. Their tiny red eyes stared maliciously at the adventurers. Then the swarming rat group swooped towards them and because Merry was the one standing in the front, she was their first target. Merry smacked with all her might, which wasn’t that much, at the rat swarm and it felt like she hit something half corporal as the swarm spread around her staff like it was made of jelly. “Aihh!” The Vulpi screamed and stepped back when she felt tiny teeth biting her through her sock.<br><br>Being too focused on the rats in front of her, Merry didn’t notice there was another rat swarm in the room too. <br>&nbsp; <br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 7 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 8 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>03-08-2021, 00:34:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>While Merry missed the second set of rats that had been sneaking up on her, Alyssa certainly didn't. And she grinned at the sight. The rats from before might have been all nimble, but there was no way she would be able to miss such a nice, easy target. Plus, there were higher ceilings in this room. High enough that she could allow herself a proper swing, crashing down in the middle of one of the rat piles and, while doing little actual damage, sending a full half of them scurrying away in sheer terror..<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 7 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 8-&gt;4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>03-08-2021, 11:43:25</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Storage Room | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 15 HP<br><br><hr><br>"Oh come on, what the hell is this? This is the kind of cap a mother would make up to scare her children!" Jasper groaned. They couldn't just be more normal rats... No, somehow a swam of smaller rats had congregated enough to arguably form its own sentient entity. Merry was first infront, proving to be an unwise choice as her attempt to hit the wave ended poorly. Jasper raced forward with one Hatchet held in the mouth, using his free hand to grab Merry's shoulder and try to pull her back from the wave of rats.<br><br>Reaching up to grab the second Hatchet, he raised both over his head and slammed down with force, a slight wave of pressure accompanying the heavy swing. At least a few furry bodies were made victims of the weapons, destabilizing the wave a little and causing the rats to flee and regroup. The much more herculean impact behind them prompted Jasper to turn his head and see a second wave was upon them, this one tended to by Alyssa. Wilhelmina had, by some divine providence, managed to keep out of sight of the creatures, allowing the three of them to draw most of their ire.<br><br>"You know, I kind of feel like an adventurer already. Fighting side by side with absolute beauties like you... If I died here, I wouldn't regret it." the blonde-haired himbo smiled. "But for real, I don't feel like dying here. I've got too much to live for and too many things not yet done, so let's beat the shit out of these fuzzy bastards, clear this hellhole, and enjoy a nice, hot bath... All of us, together. Sound good?" he quipped, trying to make light of the present situation.<br><br>And maybe just a little hopeful.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 7 HP -&gt; 4 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 4 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>04-08-2021, 22:17:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>“Woow…!” Merry sighed in awe as she looked at how Alyssa swung her mega axe. “That was an impressive swing!” Instead of one creepy rat pile there were two piles! Merry truly hoped that there wouldn’t be any more of them lurking in the storage room. Without resistance Merry let Jasper shoo her at the background and leave the small rat towers in more capable hands. “Come on now! No talk about dying here!” She told the human man. <br><br>Jasper’s other topic was more appealing. “That’s an odd thing to say at a moment like this, but… I’m intrigued. I mean… we are going to be all dirty after that, so it’s only natural we clean ourselves when everything else is done and some extra relaxation wouldn’t hurt…” Merry said and winked at Jasper with a small smirk.<br><br>“Watch out!” The dark haired fox girl warned when the bizarre swarm approached the man to attack again. Quickly Merry turned the staff in her hands and made a quick strike with her wooden stick, getting a angry squeak out of the rat pile.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>05-08-2021, 04:10:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa grinned at Merry's praise. She knew her strength and was far from ashamed of it. And so, she also appreciated anyone who appreciated it in turn. Of course, her powerful blow had also cracked the stone underneath it, thankfully leaving her weapon unharmed. It a way, despite its clumsiness, it might well have been particularly well suited to her. As long as one was willing to ignore the damage she did to her surroundings. "I agree, a bath will be nice. As will seeing you both without so many... things in the way." Just as with her companions, she obviously enjoyed the sight of the other two. She atempted another swing, though it was, unfortunately, not as effective as the first. Or, perhaps, simply equally as effective.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 4 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 4-&gt; 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>05-08-2021, 11:59:35</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Storage Room | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 15 HP -&gt; 13 HP<br><br><hr><br>No doubt, Merry didn't enjoy his first comment... Dark humor was fine now and then, but given his own adventuring inexperience, perhaps trying to play with it was unwise. However, Merry seemed a lot more receptive to the second idea. "I mean think about it. We clear out this rat problem, we could ask for a free soak. That's how I see it." Jasper remarked. Given the way Merry looked at him, and the more audacious Alyssa admitting she looked forward to seeing them with much less, he knew: This was the new game plan.<br><br>"You hear that, Merry? Sounds like we're gonna have eyes on us... Now that we're in agreement, let's- Oh shoot!" Jasper whirled around, hopping back on one foot as his blissful distraction left him getting scratched by the rolling swarm of rats before Merry intervened. How dare they interrupt him while he was trying to organize their plans! Alyssa was doing her best with the rat swarm on her side, already seeing a great deal of stunned, unconscious or otherwise dead rodents and her swarm looking noticeably smaller and weaker. Their own wasn't too far from things, and Jasper felt like he knew just how to thin them out. <br><br>Remembering the wanton destruction Alyssa caused earlier, Jasper darted in, lining both Wooden Hatchets up together. Rather than swing with the blunted edges, he swung with the flu of the weapons, thrashing numerous rodents and scattering them towards the walls and shelves nearby. "Merry, drop that shelf on them!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 3 HP -&gt; 1 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>05-08-2021, 19:52:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>“We are getting better at this!” Merry joyed. It felt like they had a great, working dynamic and the two rats towers became smaller and smaller with each strike. “Without anything… Ooh! I get what you are meaning! Naughty minotaur!” The Vulpi giggled when she understood what Alyssa was meaning, with a small delay, but anyway she got it. <br><br>“Don’t get ahead of things, Jasper! If these vermins gnaw you into tiny pieces, it’s going to be an all ladies bath. Focus now!” Then Jasper gave her an order and Merry instantly looked at the shelves, which hadn’t been that empty before the rat problem. The Vulpi darted past Jasper and left her staff leaning against a wall as she grabbed a side of the closest shelf. “Hnnnngh!” The shelf was heavier than she thought. The fox grit her teeth and pushed with all her might. The shelf started to tilt slowly, and then it crashed down loudly. She could hear squeaking from under the shelf, and then the squeaking sound stopped as soon as the heavy shelf hit the floor.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 2 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>05-08-2021, 23:11:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa frowned as she swung down a third time, once again cracking the floor, but causing much fewer rats to flee this time. It was doubtful that any more would do so now and she was clearly not all that good at swinging precisely enough to hit such small targets. "Naughty is hiding beautiful things from those who would appreciate it. You probably look good under all of that. There's nothing wrong in wanting to appreciate it, is there?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 2 -&gt; 1 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>06-08-2021, 13:30:22</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Storage Room | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 13 HP<br><br><hr><br>"That's not gonna happen! As long as I have gorgeous sights like that waiting for me at the end of this, I won't die yet!" Jasper retorted, as if he would be offended if death came to him before he could see the end of all this. On the other hand, he was rather happy to see that Merry was getting along so well with their new minotaur friend Alyssa. The fact that she seemed equally prone to flirting with them only made things easier between the three of them. It looked like Merry would get her wishes sooner than he thought...<br><br>"Well, when you put it like that, you've got a point." Jasper mused in response to Alyssa's turning their logic back on them. "I see it differently, though. If the goods weren't covered, these rat bastards might be the first to get their grubby teeth and claws on them before you could. " The man responded in what he felt was his own version of sound logic. Merry had successfully dealt with one group of rats, but the thinning of the other herd caused Alyssa's last attack to fail to exterminate the remainder, as what remained of the swarm tried to flee.<br><br>"Oh no you don't!" Jasper exclaimed, storing his Hatchets as he hopped over the fallen shelf and bounded toward the group of fleeing rodents. The best way he could have eliminated the rest... His Hatchets wouldn't have been able to hit all of them without one wound-up swing. But a fixture hanging overhead... That would do the job just fine. Leaping up, he swung forward, then swung himself backward with added momentum. The result of swinging like a monkey from the fixture above allowed him to dislodge and unceremoniously drop it down on the remaining rodents, choking out their squeaks amidst the destruction. <br><br>"Boom! Score one more for the home team!" the blonde-haired male flexed and posed, before looking back to Merry and Alyssa. "If we keep this up, we'll clear this place out in no time flat. How're you two holding up? I'm a little beat, but still raring to go." He approached the two ladies, pounding his chest softly. If he wasn't trying to avoid getting poked by Wilhelmina's needle, maybe he would have been better off. How much of this place needed to be cleared out, anyway...? <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Victory!</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rat Swarm 1 = 0 HP<br>Rat Swarm 2 = 1 HP -&gt; 0 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>07-08-2021, 01:08:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>“I agree with you Alyssa. One should appreciate beauty, whether it’s art, dance… or beauty of a body.” Merry couldn’t stop smiling as she said that. The girl stood by the fallen shelf as she observed how Alyssa and Jasper finished their work in the store room. Her ears flicked as she listened attentively if there were any more rodents in the room, but it was quiet now. The Vulpi took her wooden staff and poked around, shifting a bit piles of garbage and rotten food items to see if something would crawl out, but nothing came out.<br><br>“Looks like we have cleared this room. Good job everyone! Let’s see where the corridor leads us…” With that she left the store room and returned in the hallway. It was just as dark as before and their only source of light was the orb that followed Alyssa. The corridor ended on a long, spiraling staircase. There was a dampness in the air as they descended the stairs and one rat fled once it saw them approaching. “Shoo… Looks like our work isn’t done yet.” There was a hint of disappointment in her voice, but nevertheless, Merry continued forward.<br><br>At the bottom floor was a room, or more like a hall carved in the stone under the temple. Water cascaded freely down to a big, round pool. At the side of the pool was some moss created by the high humidity of the air and that moss looked like it was alive. The green surface moved in a familiar way. Another thing Merry noticed was the smell in the air, it wasn’t just a damp and cold stone smell in the air. There was something else, something… foul.&nbsp; <br><br>“There is something… bad in the air here…” Merry mumbled. She wasn’t as surprised,as she was when she saw the rat swarms, now that two huge rats emerged from the grees moss. Their bags were covered in molded moss and their fur was black. Their long nails were crooked and they had shiny red eyes, and those eyes didn’t have an unfriendly glare. “Be ready!”<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 5 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 5 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>07-08-2021, 05:35:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br><hr><br>"I'm not so weak that a few swings of my weapon will tire me out or a few rats slow me down," Alyssa replied. On truth, the rats hadn't much gone for her. Between her powerful swings and her furred legs, harder to bite through, they had clearly preferred her companions instead.<br><br>"I will be looking forward to when you'll be showing me yours, then," Alyssa replied to Merry, "and I hope that you appreciate mine," she added, giving her a flex. She was clearly proud of her powerful body and very aware of what its good points were.<br><br>Alyssa was glad that she had taken the light with her. Fighting, she was good at, but not darkness. And fighting in the dark, she would be as likely to hit her companions as the enemy. "It's not just in the air that there's something bad," she said when she saw the crooked rats approach, her weapon again at the ready.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>08-08-2021, 12:09:40</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 13 HP<br><br><hr><br>For a place supposedly under a well-maintained temple, this place didn't look very friendly at all. How long had this place been left unattended? The light had done s good job of illuminating their way, but it felt like the further in they went, the more dank the area around them became. Thankfully, the playful chatter between Alyssa and Merry made this much more bearable. Where had the minotauress been in the week he came to Amberdale? How was it that Merry didn't know her yet?<br><br>"I knew minotaurs were strong, but I didn't think you'd be able to heft something like that around and not feel even a little winded." Jasper noted as his eyes went to her axe. Of course, it sounded like strong had much more important things on her mind, and who could blame her? Merry seemed to be the most lively and energetic of their group, and given how much of as stunner she looked with just her clothes on, she must have been seen as a treat without them by Alyssa. She was going to enjoy her once all of this was done...<br><br>There they were now at the deepest reaches of the temple... It certainly wouldn't get damper than it did here, but Merry was the first to point out it wasn't just damp down here. That green moss, despite it looking like a natural place to grow, looked everything but natural. With the way it seemed to... Writhe? "Uh, I've seen a lot of moss in my life and I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to do that..." Jasper pointed out... Before the rats began to emerge, promoting him to draw his Hatchets.<br><br>"Eugh, what's up with these? Were they... Eating the moss, or..." Jasper didn't want to ponder what the situation with then was, but they looked downright foul. Unlike the others they had encountered before, even singular they seemed unafraid of the would-be heroes, gnarled nails audibly clacking at the floor as each beast picked a different target. Merry looked like an easy, meaty mark, but Jasper interposed himself between them, while the other moved to try to flank the minotaur. It made a leap toward the woman's ankle, swinging to try and scratch her with its grotesque nails.<br><br>"Keep your distance, Merry... Whatever that moss did to them looks disgusting." He groaned in disgust, as the rat leapt and tried to bite at him, only for him to drive the paired Hatchets forward to bash the Plagued Rat back. Though it took the hit, it merely rolled over and prepared to attack again, possessed of some sort of deranged focus not shared by those that came before it.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 5 HP -&gt; 3 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 5 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>12-08-2021, 23:55:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>Merry would have thought of the possible relaxing bath after all this much rather than focused on this rat nightmare. She didn’t know that rats could even become this distorted and in all honesty, she could have lived without knowing it. <br><br>“I don’t know what they were doing, but it would be better if they weren’t here at all.” She looked around and she couldn’t see another exit. This was the end of line. “This is a deadend, so once we have defeated these we have exterminated all of these pests.” There was a joyful tone in her voice as she saw their job was near the end. Just this last push and they could emerge victorious and go claim their prize. <br><br>Merry let Jasper take the lead willingly. She knew she wasn’t exactly a front row fighter herself, so it was best to leave this in more capable hands. But she wanted to do something to help, so she raised her staff and swung it. A swarm of blue butterflies with black patterns on their wings appeared in the air and with one quick swish of the stick Merry sent them to flutter around the green backed rat that was the closest to them. The butterflies didn’t actually do anything, and a small hit would make a butterfly disappear harmlessly. Their sole purpose was to distract the enemy. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 3 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 5 HP<br></div></div><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>13-08-2021, 01:07:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>20-17 HP Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>Finally, the group had arrived at a wider space, one where Alyssa didn't feel so restrained. And, almost as if on cue, there came another two rats, seemingly eager to be shown her true might. And with Merry distracting one, it was with an almost joyful eagerness that Alyssa took advantage of the opportunity, roaring a battle cry as she rushed in, bearing her powerful weapon down onto it to end its life. However, she hadn't taken into account how wet the ground was. Her feet had stopped, but she hadn't. Barely, she managed to keep a hold of her weapon, but that only sent her spinning, and then sprawling onto the ground, a state that the second rat took full advantage of to leap onto her back and bite deep into her shoulder.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 3 -&gt; 0 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 5 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>15-08-2021, 17:42:18</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 13 HP<br><br><hr><br>"I wonder if we shouldn't just get rid of that weird, creepy moss stuff first. Might rid us of tell rats too." Jasper pointed out, though maybe that wouldn't be the outcome. The other rats upstairs didn't seem affected by it at all. Maybe these plague-riddled vermin were just a special case. Merry was sending her butterflies now to run distraction maneuvers, something that would give him and Alyssa more breathing room.<br><br>The minotauress had much more room and a fair bit more illumination to swing her axe freely to try and crush the opposition, and with that war cry of hers, he thought it would probably spell the end of one of them... And end one it did! Watching the hulking axe swing into the cloud of butterflies to smash the bewildered rat was beautiful. However, what surprised him was when her shout was cut short, followed by a thud as he realized she fell to the ground... Moments before the second rat bit down on her.<br><br>"Alyssa!" the male shouted, before he ran to assist. "Merry, fall back a bit! Cover the side!" He asked their foxy friend, lining his Wooden Hatchets up and swinging to beat the Plague Rat in the face to make it screech and fall away. A final punt for good measure helped to put some distance between it and the rest of them. <br><br>"That looks serious... You still good to fight there?" he asked, unaware of the poison that had been transmitted.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 5 HP -&gt; 3HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>18-08-2021, 02:54:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>“You think the moss spawns the rats?” On one hand, she didn’t believe it, then again… who knew what spawned these nightmare rats? Maybe they should suggest burning the temple just in case…? With admiration Merry looked at how the minotaur girl swung her axe and ended one of the rats like it was nothing… and then the poor thing slipped and fell. Merry pinched her eyes close, grimaced and raised her shoulders when she heard Alyssa fell. She could only pray that she wasn’t badly hurt… <br><br>Jasper was there to assist Alyssa before she had a chance to do so. “Is she okay? Should we retreat back up?” Merry asked with a worried voice as the greenish rat hissed at her and skittered towards the Vulpi, who swung her staff like a racket. The even more annoyed rat slid across the floor and slumped over the edge of the pool, dropping in the water.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 3 &gt; 2 HP<br></div></div><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>19-08-2021, 00:43:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>17 HP Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>"We continue," Alyssa replied to her companions, her voice a low growl. She planted her weapon on the ground vertically, using it to raise herself to her feet. Her wound was throbbing strangely and... oozing, but she would have to worry about that later. There was still another rat in front of them and then... then, she wasn't sure, but she wasn't going to run home with her tail between her legs just for a nasty scratch. Though perhaps she would catch her breath for a moment or two.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>23-08-2021, 11:13:37</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 13 HP<br><br><hr><br>"I don't know if it <em>spawns</em> them, but they definitely crawled out of it. Whatever spawned them is probably still inside..." At least, that was Jaspers' guess. Such a creature would have been spawned by a bigger rat somewhere, and the fact they hadn't seem it yet meant either said creature had left already... Or was still lurking around somewhere. Neither option sounded good to him, as it meant this creature could still imply be anywhere.<br><br>Alyssa, despite her state, was definitely set to continue, but also needed a moment to pace herself. As grotesque as these rodents were, she had probably incurred something from them. They could hopefully buy her a moment to he aided by Wilhelmina when the last rodent was down. "Well, you heard her, we're not getting out of here til we're done. Just keep a close eye on her while-" He started, but the Plague Rat crawled out of the water ans seemed intent to finish what it started, rushing in toward Alyssa. "Oh no you don't!" the male shouted, interposing himself between the two and rushing to strike down the Rodent.<br><br>However, it still managed to deftly dart between his legs and made a made dash for Alyssa, diseased teeth bared as it leapt and tried to secure another bite. Whirling around, Jasper took measure of the Hatchet in his left hand and hurled the weapon at the creature as it leapt... Unfortunately the hit wasn't decisive, but it was enough to wing the creature and cause it to fall to the floor&nbsp; in a daze near the two women. With one Hatchet in hand, Jasper moved in and raised the second, eyes gleaming in malevolence, before heaving a mighty uppercut on the rodent, launching it off of the floor and back toward the water once again... Hopefully this time to never rise back up.<br><br>"These nasty little things give proper rat pets a bad name..." He grumbled, looking around to find his second Hatchet, before reclaiming it. "I think we're in the clear for now... Think some of us need a quick pick-me-up." As much as he dreaded it, he didn't want to fall down in a dismal place like this, and if taking a shot from Wilhelmina prevented that... He'd do it. Besides, there were pretty women on the line, he couldn't die before bathing with them!<br><br>However, a low growling could be heard in the room now, Jasper flinching slightly before he turned to look around. His grip on the Hatchets tightened as he waited to see if something would emerge to attack them, but... Nothing. Still, the quartet would know they weren't alone down there. The man moved toward the moss cluster, wanting to see if the noise originated from there... And promptly fell on his ass in surprise when the outer covering burst outward with a large rat head poking through it. Before long, the oversized creature clawed its way free, showing itself to be bigger than even a large dog, and three times as ugly. <br><br><div align="center">(https://i.imgur.com/AspKHc3.png)</div><br>"Oh gods damn... That's a big rat." Jasper winced, crawling back and rolling to his feet before the large creature could snap its maw shut on a part of him. Just the sound of its bite was audible in the basement chamber, possessing enough power to potentially snap wood and other materials with ease. Foul fumes seemed to emit from its form, making an already unpleasant creature seem so much more unpleasant.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plague Rat 1 = 0 HP<br>Plague Rat 2 = 2 HP -&gt; 0 HP<br><br><strong>REINFORCEMENTS</strong><br>Giant Rat = 15 HP<br>Notes: Not very physically resilient, but has a damage-dealing poison aura. 1 damage to melee attackers, plus whatever damage the Giant Rat can do. <br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>24-08-2021, 10:38:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>Her pointy ears twitched as she listened carefully if the rat was splashing in the water, but it was quiet in that direction. “Good job Jasper!” Merry praised the man and patted his arm before turning her attention to Alyssa. “It looks like we are done here. It’s better to head back upstairs and have some healers check your wound. They probably should do a check-up on all of us. Who knows what kind of diseases these critters carry…” <br><br>Merry was about to say something else too, but she heard something rustling. The Vulpi looked at where the sound was coming from and the moss was moving. “No… Please, no more. We have killed enough rats for one lifetime!” The foxy groaned. Her wish was left unfulfilled as the green monster rat emerged from under the pile of moss. <br><br>“It’s ugly too…” Merry added to Jasper’s notion about the rat’s size. “You better be the last one here! Alright. One more squeeze and we are done here! Alyssa, are you good to continue?” The girl asked and made a worried look at the minotauress.<br><br>This one stinks, Merry thought. Not about Alyssa, but the green giant rat. As the rat tried attacking Jasper, the Vulpi cast her spell and sent the swarm of the butterflies fluttering around the rat. To her amazement, the butterflies poofed on their own almost as soon as they got near the rat. <br><br>“There is something wrong. The butterflies shouldn’t disappear on their own. They need to be hit for that to happen… Somehow that rat managed to destroy them all without even touching them.” <br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 15 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>25-08-2021, 01:17:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>15 HP Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>With a pained grunt, Alyssa lifted her weapon once more. Her stance was less sure than before, but she still stood strong. "I will not be one to sit back while my danger threatens my allies she declared as she moved forward, slowly, but carefully, uncaring of the befouled air, until she stood close enough to the large rat to release a mighty swing. The rat lept back, of course, but it was closer than its brethren and so, caught a nasty gash. One that, given its state, would surely not heal easily.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 15 -&gt; 13 HP</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>27-08-2021, 17:32:28</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 13 HP -&gt; 10 HP<br><br><hr><br>Merry's attack on the Giant Rat looked like it would at least provide a distraction for him and Alyssa to compose themselves and prepare to tackle the creature as as duo, but... Upon approaching the creature, each Butterfly seemed to pop harmlessly. "You told me about those things... How attacking them destroys them or something? So then that thing..." Jasper was putting two and two together to realize the Giant Rat was a more irritating creature than it needed to be. Alyssa was keeping things together, still ready to go, but her movements still looked a bit awkward. Whatever those other Rats did was going to keep wearing on her.<br><br>"Hey, we appreciate it Alyssa, but don't completely disregard your health on out account. We can't enjoy ourselves if any of us go down before we win." Jasper crossed his hatchets and charged in after Alyssa. Once he got close, Jasper realized how dangerous the fumes emanating from the Giant Rat were, feeling as if his body was starting to singe and tingle as if exposed to acid or some other corrosive substance. Alyssa's pelt would probably help her mitigate some of its effects, but the poison in her body was another issue entirely.<br><br>The Giant Rat loosed an earsplitting screech from the heavy gash delivered by Alyssa, before its diseased mouth opened to try and snap its razor teeth down on her leg. Instead, Jasper slammed one of the Hatchets into its mouth to keep it from closing, before using the other to bash the side of the creatures face once, twice, three times, and then one final, heavy crack to knock the first hatchet out of its mouth. "Eat <em>that</em>, you oversized sack of disea- Oof!" Jasper winced as the Giant Rat whirled around and slammed its overgrown, mottled tail into him and cast him across the humid ground. <br><br>"Ugh... Careful near it, those fumes are toxic." Jasper groaned from the floor, rolling over onto his back and sitting up. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 13 HP - 10 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>28-08-2021, 13:43:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP<br><hr>Merry was starting to get seriously worried. In her opinion Alyssa needed a bit of rest and a healer’s attention. The minotaur girl was probably too stubborn and proud to admit how hurt she really was. Merry had to fight against her urge to plead with others to withdraw from the fight. <br><br>The vulpi observed from the background how the Giant Rat swung Jasper away. The corners of her mouth went down. So it was like she had feared it was… The rat had some kind of toxic fumes surrounding it, and those fumes had popped her butterflies. Judging from the reactions of both Alyssa and Jasper, the fumes didn’t do any good to bigger targets either. <br><br>As the monster rat tossed Jasper on the floor, it knocked one of his hatchets out of his hand. Merry skittered quickly to retrieve the wooden hatchet. “Jasper catch!” she shouted before she threw the axe at Jasper. Her aim was a bit off, and the hatchet clanked between the man’s legs, narrowly missing him. When Merry saw her aim was off she closed her eyes, bent her ears down and raised her shoulders as she expected to hit the poor guy somewhere, but when there was no pained sound she dared to open her eyes. “Sorry…!” <br><br>Merry was more than reluctant to go near the hissing and angry creature, but she had to help her partners somehow. So she looked around and ran near a pile of moss, hoping there wouldn’t be any more rats hiding under it. “I will distract it! Attack it when its attention is on me!” Merry shouted and scooped her hands full of gross wet moss. “Hey! Look here, you stinky deformed rodent!” The Vulpi shouted at the top of her lungs and tossed a handful at the Giant Rat. She hit its side and the creature turned to look at her, flashing its sharp teeth at the girl. Merry answered by throwing another handful right in the creature’s face, which seemed to piss it off as it charged towards the vulpi. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>28-08-2021, 19:20:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>10 HP Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa's poisoned wound burned as the fight progressed, as well as the aura of apparently pure nastiness that was emanating from it. But she wouldn't back down. Not now and not like this. The rat turned to attack Jasper and she followed right on its tail, despite everything. And she was rewarded for her efforts when Merry temporarily distracted it with her unexpected attack. Alyssa immediately took advantage, landing a solid blow. Though her follow-through was slower than desired and the rat managed to slip under her weapon even as it smashed into it, delivering onto her a powerful slash.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 10 HP -&gt; 7 HP</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>31-08-2021, 10:58:23</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong>10 HP -&gt; 7 HP, Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>"Why couldn't it just be normal rats... Why did it have to be a big one?" Jasper grunted, pushing himself to a stand, and realizing... One if his Hatchets was missing. Crap, did it fall in the water? He went to look into the water, until Merry shouted for him to catch. He turned, wondering if she found his Hatchet... Only for him to catch it flying toward his pelvis.<br><br>"OH SHI-" He winced, moving the first Hatchet infront of where his balls would be at the moment the other Hatchet flew in. Thankful the weapon landed between his legs, causing him to breathe a quiet sigh after patting his junk to make sure it was still there. "Phew... Thanks Merry!" He called out, picking the weapon up and rushing in to render help to Alyssa.<br><br>Merry had served to distract the Giant Rat, and Alyssa capitalized with a nice and solid punish. For how strong she was, a direct hit didn't seem to split the beast in two, but there was still a pained cry as the damage was accumulating on the beast. With the presence of the larger, more imposing woman there, the Giant Rat turned to try and take a sniping bite out of her leg once it whirled around. Instead Jasper ran in and bodychecked the large rodent in the side, shoving it over and causing its attack to mix, before it angrily lashed out with its claws. Two rakes struck, carving at his midsection and leaving him to growl in pain, but the worst of it came when he moved the Hatchets to hook its nails and keep it from swiping. <br><br>With a growling hiss, it exhaled noxious, mossy fumes at his face, causing him to quickly grow nauseous and dizzy, before he swiftly wrenched the Hatchets against both sides of its head. A swift boot shove to its snout forced it back on reflex, allowing him to stumble back and cough, hunched over. "Gods <em>damn</em>, that's foul... Guh..." He winced, one hand on his midsection before he fall to one knee. "Almost done though... Kick its ass!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 7 HP -&gt; 4 HP</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>03-09-2021, 16:47:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 9 HP &gt; 8 HP<br><hr>Merry felt like she couldn’t just stand here and watch how her partners were getting the beating. She was worried this might end up badly… Alyssa was in a terrible shape, and Jasper wasn't much better.<br><br>“Jasper, Alyssa one more try! Put in it your all! If it’s not enough, we should retreat! It’s not worth dying here!” The Vulpi shouted. <br><br>She should do more than just tell people what to do. Merry swallowed nervously. “Here goes nothing…” She whispered and with a swish of the staff she sent a swarm of blue butterflies at the monster, and as they obscured the vision of the Giant rat for a brief moment, Merry dashed at the creature and smacked it in the head as hard she could before all of her butterflies were popped off and her cover was gone. <br><br>Merry could feel the fumes and she tried to hold her breath. This was what the other two were going through? It hurt her airways… The Vulpi let out a small, the most pitiful whimper.&nbsp; <br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 4 HP &gt; 3 HP<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>04-09-2021, 16:44:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>7 HP Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>"I think... it's slowing down," Alyssa said. Though the rat wasn't the only one. Her bitten arm hurt too much now to use properly and her weapon couldn't so easily be used one handed. But still, and, again, thanks to Merry's distraction, she managed to run a few steps forward and use the momentum to clumsily swing her weapon up and flat against the rat. It hardly did any damage, but it allowed her to follow it, to land on the rat, leaving it scrambling beneath the combined weight. "Finish it off!" she yelled to her companions.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 3 HP &gt; 2 HP</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>08-09-2021, 09:38:15</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong>7 HP, Poisoned -&gt; 6 HP, Poisoned<br><br><hr><br>There we go, one by one the individual attacks were drawing the fightbto a close, and even the Giant Rat looked like it was hesitating. It's last effort to attack Alyssa ended poorly for the creature, who now had the weight of the minotauress atop it, causing it to squeak and shriek in anxiety. The poisonous vapors would have begun to severely weaken the woman through prolonged exposure, but no one was going to let it go long enough for that.<br><br>"Pffthahah... Look at you, showing me up like that by sitting on that toxic runt." Jasper laughed as he pushed himself to a knee, with both Merry and Alyssa calling for one last push. Now or never, and Jasper was banking hard on the now. Standing upright in a bit of a daze, he approached Alyssa and the Giant Rat, rolling his arms and taking a deep breath before he lined his Wooden Hatchets up together. "Lights out, you oversized dirty rug!" the man shouted, before bringing the weapons down with a dull resonating echo. <br><br>And just like that, consciousness would leave the rodent. He stepped back a bit and looked away to loose a quiet cough, waving his hands infront of his nose once he put the weapons away. "Man, that thing is gonna smell foul. I'd kick it into the water, but I'm worried it might just foul it up. Let's go back up top and let The Abbotryx know we cleared the pest problem down here. I'll drag this sad sack out and bury it somewhere else." he grunted, nudging the Ian Rat with his boot. He wasn't feeling all that sturdy, but now that the worst of it was over,&nbsp; Wilhelmina could provide uninterrupted medical attention.<br><br>"Oh, and that free bath! We totally still gotta do it! Gonna need a good rinse after needing to lug this cursed thing around."<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Combat</div><div class="spoiler_body">Giant rat = 2 HP - 0 HP (<strong>VICTORY!)</strong></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>14-09-2021, 01:07:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 8 HP &gt; 10 HP<br><hr>Merry survived from the encounter least harmed, which made her feel guilty to some extent. She couldn’t know for sure in how bad state Jasper and Alyssa were, but in her eyes they looked terrible. “I’m glad to hear you still have that much energy left after all of this. You did a great job, both of you! Let’s get out of here and then we can let Wilhelmina do her miracles.” <br><br>The Vulpi felt like she might need a bit of healing too, but Jasper and Alyssa had definitely the priority over her. They ventured out of the basement level of the temple, back to the first floor to report their success to Abbotryx and then sit down for a moment so Wilhelmina could heal them properly. <br><br>Merry was a bit worried if the two were too tired for a bath and they would be in danger of drowning. So naturally she would have to be present to look after them… and maybe because she liked water. Merry went on the women’s side to get undressed with Alyssa and wash herself before they entered the bath area. The air was humid and warm. The Vulpi had wrapped a towel around her naked body, and the towel could have been bigger. As it was, it was able to only cover barely her nether region and bottom half of her sizable breasts. <br><br>She walked by the edge of the pool and tried the water temperature with her toes. Nice and warm. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>15-09-2021, 02:43:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>7 HP Poisoned -&gt; 7 HP<br><br><hr><br>"Just... take care of it, please," Alyssa said, clearly far too worn out by now for any clever banter. But at least she had enough energy, once Jasper had finished off the rat, to hobble back to Wilhelmina for some basic treatment, though she already felt better just being out of the rat's nastiness aura, which was already starting to dissipate.<br><br>Tired as she was, Ayssa didn't, however, hesitate to take the offer of the bath. She accompanied Merry to the changing room. Two strange concepts to her in one. First that might need an isolate place to but their equipment and second that such places would be separated by sex. It seemed inefficient. In any case, she got a first, and quite pleasing, look at Merry's nakedness, though she couldn't&nbsp; understand either why the woman insisted on taking a towel with her into the bath. Towels were for after, certainly? So, of course, Alyssa brought no towel of her own as she entered the baths, wearing even less than she usually did. Then, carefully, she eased herself into the soothing water, before lounging with her arms spread to the side behind her and her legs spread in front, revealing herself for all to seem.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>16-09-2021, 14:06:50</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong>7 HP, Poisoned -&gt; 6 HP<br><br><hr><br>Ugh, what an arduous task... Jasper shambled back into the Temple, partially covered in dirt but thankfully nonetheless worse for wear. The toxins had been purged from his body, and while he hadn't been fully healed, no doubt the waters of the temple would do just that. However, more than the healing, the sheer notion that all of the ladies he would bathe with would be stark naked proved to be his driving force behind making sure he didn't faint before he saw them. <br><br>With the Giant Rat buried out far enough where it would probably nourish some plot of land with its carcass, he could now make his way to the men's changing rooms guilt free, beginning to unlatch his leather armor and store it for safe keeping. A small, wet rag was borrowed for him to wipe down his head, hands, and body just to make sure he didn't go into the bath too filthy (and for other reasons, of which he wouldn't divulge yet), before rinsing it off. As he looked down at himself, he was dressed down to his birthday suit, and then he would know. <br><br>He was ready.<br><br>"Man... That was not <em>at all</em> what I expected out of that mission... But I'd say this makes as good a reward as any." Jasper remarked as he strolled into the warm, comforting bath. Already he could see Merry who... Had suddenly decided modesty was still a thing, though he couldn't blame her. Maybe it was an old habit?<br><br>Alyssa, by contrast, bared her whole body for both to see, and mmm-MM, what a body it appeared to be. Toned muscles glimmered with atrollederweat and moisture, nicely shaped breasts... There would be plenty of time to stare soon, however, for now he moved behind Merry and crouched down. He pecked her cheek with a kiss... Before suddenly yanking her towel away in a moment of surprise, waving the cloth around as his own naked body stood on full display, proudly displaying next to her own now.<br><br>"Sorry, Merry, but no towel for you! We wanna see it <em>all</em>~" He smirked, tossing her towel onto a nearby chair, before he moved behind her to fondle her ears. Her breasts were so much more an obvious target, but her ears would be a great place to start with getting her into a more playful mood. Guiding her down into the bath, he smiled and looked past her.<br><br>"Let's hear it... Merry, what do you think of Alyssa? And Alyssa, what's your opinion on Merry?" He grinned, letting his fingers roam and stroke up and down the fluffy ears, before he moved to settle into the bath. "In the interest of going first...&nbsp; knew Alyssa was going to look great, but the sheer confidence in showing it all... When you've got the goods, show it, right? So you should too, Merry... You should know full well what kind of power your body has..." <br><br>With his moment of playfulness on display now, he yawned and stretched his arms back. "This was definitely worth the struggle."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>18-09-2021, 12:07:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>Normally in a mixed bath Merry would go in the water while having a towel around herself, but it looked like it would be only her and Alyssa so she planned on leaving the towel at the edge of the bath. The Vulpi was testing the water with her toes and wondering if Jasper was enjoying his own bath somewhere else inside the temple, when she suddenly felt a quick kiss on her cheek. The girl had an offended look on her face and prepared to tell with a strict voice that such behavior wasn’t acceptable at all. Then she realised it was Jasper, and as soon as she understood that she lost her towel. She swallowed her squeal and moved her huge fluffy tail to hide her front side. The tail managed to do that surprisingly well.<br><br>“Can’t believe it! A grown man and you are making trouble like a kid!” There was no real scorn in her voice, and she was obviously a bit distracted by seeing the man naked… and he was so shameless about it Merry felt like a prude. If she was angry at Jasper, the remains of that melted away as soon as he reached to fondle her ears and guide her into the hot water. Once the Vulpi was in the water she let her tail curl open and move to a side.<br><br>The man’s question made her to take a good look at the minotaur and she felt envy, the good kind of envy from how bold and brave Alyssa was in her eyes. Merry thought it was probably natural way of behaving to Alyssa. Merry on the other hand was a bit slower at warming up. “It’s rude to rate people, but… I think Alyssa is fearless and loyal and kind… and you didn’t mean that?” Merry blushed when she understood that Jasper probably meant more superficial things. “I think Alyssa looks like a warrior. She has a perfect combination of muscles and feminine features. And if I may say, your breasts truly look amazing. Their shape is simply wonderful. I don’t know much about minotaurs, but… do minotaurs have some weak spots? Is your tail sensitive? Or your horns?” Merry asked with sincere curiosity.<br><br>Her tail had lost much of its floof now that it was wet. Merry was sitting comfortably between Alysa and Jasper. “Since you started asking questions, does that mean you want someone to give an estimate of your body too? You have heard my opinion already, but if Alyssa wants to say what she thinks of you, I’m curious to hear it.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>18-09-2021, 17:52:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>7 HP<br><br><hr><br>Alyssa clearly didn't mind Jasper's stare. She had never been one for modesty to start, but also, she knew she looked good and she enjoyed being appreciated for it. Of course, she returned the attention in kind. Minotaurs valued strength, after all, and so a strong body like Jasper's was one to be enjoyed. In many ways. She did let out a chuckle when Jasper took Merry's unnecessary towel, too. <br><br>"It take little confidence for me to show myself as I am," Alyssa replied to Jasper. "To me, you're the weird ones for choosing to hide yourself all the time. And it truly is a shame when one is as obviously well trained as you are, Jasper. For a human, at least. Certainly I've learned to... expand my horizons since leaving my tribe, but a good, strong body is always something to be appreciated and enjoyed. And speaking of expanding my horizons..."<br><br>Alyssa flowed over to Merry. "You can speak about my breasts, you can speak bout all of me as much as you like, with words as golden as yours. To answer your question, my horn are far from a sensitive spot." She knocked on one with a knuckle. They are weapons, to be used, and perhaps broken, in battle. But if you're seeking for my weak spots, are you maybe looking for battle? A battle of a specific kind, maybe?" She placed a finger on Merry's shoulder and slowly traced down her arm. "Your body is weak, compared to mine and those of my race, but I can see beauty in such weakness now. The beauty of the delicate frost on the trees, which announces spring. That and your tail looks like it would be wonderful to the touch. For the rest... you would need to show yourself for me to be able to compliment on it properly."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>22-09-2021, 13:51:19</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong>6 HP<br><br><hr><br>"What can I say? The rules forbid people like us from just parading around naked wherever we want, and given I'm in a fight when out on missions, I'd rather make sure the big boys don't take a hit, you know?" Jasper remarked in reply to Alyssa, while he carelessly waved Merry's towel. The Vulpi woman accused him of acting like a child despite being a grown man, which probably wasn't terribly far off the mark, but were he anymore childish, he would have tightened the towel and cracked it against her bum.<br><br>Of course, he would have to be prepared to die to do that.<br><br>"See? Ear scritches make everything better, right? You can forgive me for tossing your towel against way so you can join us in the admiration." Jasper smiled as he stayed near Merry. "Hey now, don't misunderstand me! I'm not asking for ratings, just wanting to see what we think about one another." He wanted to correct the vixen, as rating implied wanting one to look better than the other when he valued both of their looks equally. Both possessed qualities and looks he didn't, and both were quite desirable to gaze upon in light of them.<br><br>"Hah! Nah, I wasn't looking for opinions on me, the ladies are the stars of the show toda-" Yet Alyssa wasted notice in speaking appreciations in light of his appearance, catching him off guard as he scratched his cheek. "Eheheh... Well now, I wasn't expecting that, but I'll definitely take it." he remarked, while Alyssa moved toward Merry, and now things were beginning to get fun. With the vixen sitting between them, Jasper decided to take the initiative and rested his chin on her shoulder. <br><br>"Merry is such a modest woman... She praises your breasts, but makes no comment about hers, which..." He smiled, running a hand under the water and under one of her breasts, lifting the flesh and massaging it gently. "As you can see, are positively divine... But don't take my word for it, Alyssa. Give her a feel..." He beckoned the minotauress to feel her other breast, while he moved his head against her shoulder to nibble on. His remaining free hand moved under the water, seeking Merry's own to guide her to be a little adventurous in her own exploration. This was more fun when everyone joined in on the delight. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>24-09-2021, 15:10:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing a kind of skimpy cute dress with thigh highs. (https://images.anime-pictures.net/b3b/b3b8c185beae393610b3f4f27dccb7a2.jpg?if=ANIME-PICTURES.NET_-_694739-1845x2366-azur+lane-manjuu+%28azur+lane%29-cheshire+%28azur+lane%29-miaoguujuun+qvq-single-long+hair.jpg)<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>Alyssa’s question if Merry was looking for a battle made the Vulpi wave her hands frantically in front of her. “Nonono! That’s not what I meant! Not at all. I meant… sensitive in a different kind way…” Merry mumbled with a voice that became quieter and quieter to the point it was almost impossible to hear what she was saying. <br><br>It was like a mild electricity was tingling through her body when Alyssa touched her. The girl opened her mouth to argue about her being weak… but she couldn’t claim Alyssa was wrong without lying so she just looked down with embarrassment as her ears hung down. I’m weak… However she quickly forgot that as she was showered with compliments. <br><br>When Jasper casually rested his chin against her shoulder, Merry moved her hand to stroke his hair like the man was a big dog asking for headpats. “It would be tactless and conceited to praise myself.” The girl was surprised by how bold Jasper could be when he went for her breast just like that. The Vulpi gasped and glanced quickly at the human man. For a moment she was at a loss of words. Merry wasn’t sure just what was going on here, but she liked the touch. She could feel the red color rising on her cheeks, and it wasn’t because of the hot water. <br><br>Unlike the other two, Merry wasn’t as bold. It didn’t come to her that naturally to go touching someone without their permission, but when Jasper moved her hand in Alyssa’s direction she didn’t try to pull her hand away. Instead her slender fingers touched very lightly, like wings of a butterfly, the minotaur’s shoulder. She felt the warmth of the skin under her touch and while looking into Alyssa’s eyes, as if asking if this was allowed, her fingertips travelled lower to find her naked chest.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>25-09-2021, 01:06:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>7 HP<br><br><hr><br>To Merry's questioning look, Alyssa returned a smile. "We are battle-forged companions now. You've earned to right to touch me. And I've earned, I hope, the right to do the same," she said as she took Jasper's inviration to take Merry's breast in her hand. "You're right, it's quite pleasant," she said to Jasper before addressing Merry. "I think I know what you mean. My breasts and... lower regions feel good, of course," she said, demonstrating by groping Merry's breast, then caressing lower for a moment, before returning to her breast. "And I enjoy it when my partner takes enjoyment from my strength, my muscles. What about you? And what about you, Jasper? Other than the obvious?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>01-10-2021, 09:06:55</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong>6 HP<br><br><hr><br>"Tactless? Conceited? Hahah... Well, fine, if that's how you feel, then we'll just have to praise you ourselves." Jasper was positively shameless, but he could see with a bit of a push, Merry could be quite exploratory. Her hand began to move on its own once he placed her in the right spot, and in return, Jasper gently began to squeeze her nipple. "There you go... Now you're beginning to get it..." The man wondered if maybe he was being too forward, but he hoped Merry's lack of complaints meant she didn't mind at all.<br><br>Alyssa was a different beast altogether: She had arguably the same level of confidence and forwardness as he did... Potentially more. "The obvious? Hey, I'll have you know I looked at more than your breasts! Your abs almost give me envy... And your ass is unforgettable. Did you know when you swing your axe, you kind of do a little tense before you slam? Really puts it into perspective." the male laughed. Despite the wider range of words, the outcome was simple: He found every inch of Alyssa as appealing as he did Merry. <br><br>Deciding to join Merry in exploration, he moved to be on the side of both ladies, where he could put both hands to work. He wormed one arm behind Merry's thigh and guiding his fingertips to begin stroking at her slit beneath the warm water. His other, meanwhile, ran down the Minotauress' backside, along her buttocks, and down her leg before stroking up along her inner thigh. The fur didn't matter to him at all, pressing deep to allow her to feel the touch before his digits came upon her exposed sex. Much like Merrys' snatch, he let his fingertips roam, brushing back and forth against her cunt while he looked between both ladies getting familiar with one another. <br><br>"Moments like this make doing missions for Amberdale totally worth it." he admitted, dipping his fingers into both ladies' respective honeypots. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>02-10-2021, 22:40:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing nothing<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>Boldness of Jasper surprised Merry, in a good way. “You must have got a different mission description than I did… This wasn’t stated as a reward in my mission description.” The red faced Vulpi said with an amused smile. Merry couldn’t stop a small sigh escaping from her lips when the man decided to push his finger deeper. Her ears hung lower and she leant forward, where Alyssa was. <br><br>Her large blue eyes looked into Alyssa’s when she tilted her head just a bit and brushed her lips against the soft lips of the warrior minotaur, like she was asking mutely for permission to kiss her properly. Her hand moved under the water, searching for something and at first she just fumbled in the water without touching anything or anyone, until her hand found the warm skin of Jasper. Her fingers moved, feeling him and without looking the girl understood she was touching his side. This realization guided her hand to move lower… and lower. She felt the defined shape of his belly and then her adventurous little hand reached down, even lower between his legs.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>03-10-2021, 04:13:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>7 HP<br><br><hr><br>"I didn't know I had such an obvious tell," Alyssa said. "I'll have to be careful in the future. And do more missions for Amberdale, if I can hope that they all end this way," she added. She didn't resist at all Jasper's decision to press his fingers into her, letting her feel the familiar, yet never dull feeling of pleasant fullness they offered. Her attention, however, was taken mostly by Merry, who so sweetly offered her lips. Alyssa saw no reason to refuse, pressing her own back eagerly, one hand still playing with one of her large breasts, while the other reached behind to feel for her ass.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gardsorm</strong> on <strong>03-10-2021, 08:19:17</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/M5bomIF.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Jasper Hulfort (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884537#msg15884537)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Human Lumberjack | Woodworker<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement | W1D2 Castalin - Mid-Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Alyssa, Wilhelmina <br><strong>Current HP:</strong>6 HP<br><br><hr><br>"Heh... If we didn't ask for this, we probably would have just gotten a future visit for free or something. We just cashed in early, you know?" In Jaspers' eyes, a free visit in the future would have been nice, but there was no guarantee they would have managed to line the visit up right with one another unless they invited one another... At that point, they would probably just do what they're doing right now, so why put off til tomorrow what you could do today...?<br><br>"Maybe it's not as obvious as you think... But it's definitely something anyone behind you would enjoy... If that's how you feel about missions, then maybe we'll have to get more with one another in the future..." Jasper had resigned himself to not doing very much right now, knowing both girls had been having more fun seemingly exploring one another. Watching their hands roam and tongues wage war in one another's mouth was a rather exciting sight to behold... But he found himself stunned when he felt the delicate fingertips of Merry running down his abs, making him tense up for a moment as he inhaled. Merry seemed to be all about defying expectations, as soon her fingers traveled lower, making his head tip back as he groaned quietly.<br><br>His hips began to make waves in the water, rolling back and forth against her hand while his own grew bolder, pressing not just one finger but two into both Merry and Alyssa's cunts. He leaned his head over, finding one of Merry's fuzzy ears to lick along the edge, causing her to hear his staggered breathing most easily. "I like what I feel... I hope you do too..." His words were hushed, before he pulled away, leaving her to tangle with the forward minotauress, spreading his digits inner channel. He then leaned toward Alyssa, making no effort to try and distract her from pillaging Merry's mouth, instead pressing his mouth to her neck and gently nibbling down until he could find her pulse to give a few light sucking motions. He definitely didn't want to leave a mark, but he wanted to give her a little something...<br><br>A little something became more, as he decided to get bolder, withdrawing his fingers from Alyssa as he moved to step closer to Merry. "I think I'll start with you... Since you're the smallest one here, which means you get to have fun-size delights with the big boys and girls." It seemed that was final, and before she could potentially try to protest this, he moved his now-free hand to take hold of her remaining, neglected breast, lifting it so he could start sucking on her nipple, subjecting the poor Vulpi to further stimulation amd seeking to throw her further into her budding lusts. When it was Alyssa's turn, he would need both his hands to properly handle everything, and splitting his attention would ultimately feel less fun for either woman, in his eyes. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissa</strong> on <strong>05-10-2021, 04:27:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a0/13/b0/a013b094a0140495ea005ecaf8024faa.png)</div><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> That’s a Big Rat</span><br><strong>Name:</strong>Meredith ‘Merry’ Nirube (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333483.msg15884702#msg15884702)<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Vulpi | Adventuring bookseller<br><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong> Temple of Casta, Basement Door | W1D2 Castalin - Mid Morning <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Jasper, Alyssa, Wilhelmina<br><strong>Extra:</strong> Wearing nothing<br><strong>Current HP:</strong> 10 HP<br><hr>The touch of two different hands made her nipple harden quickly. Merry’s tongue squirmed against the wet and slippery touch of Alyssa’s tongue and she could feel how her heart began beating faster. The girl inhaled sharply against Alyssa’s lips when Jasper decided to do some tricks with his fingers and spread them. <br><br>The black ears flicked when she heard the man’s words. So he planned on doing them one at a time? It sounded like a logical approach, because then one would get to bask in all the attention and enjoy the situation without having to divide their attention on multiple fronts. The whole situation was so exciting! Merry felt like she had too few hands to use. It looked like their fingers sank and disappeared in the softness of her massive flesh pillows. <br><br>Merry tilted her head and gave a small nibble on Alyssa’s ear before she turned at Jasper, carefully pulling him from his hair to face her so she could kiss the human. “Now you two kiss” The Vulpi said with a smirk as she pulled the pair’s heads closer to one another.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Everyone's a Hero - Temple of Casta (Farmlands) IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>c0i9z</strong> on <strong>05-10-2021, 05:24:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/WF2X1uE.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Alyssa<br><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong> Minotaur Fighter<br>Location &amp; Time: Temple of Casta, walking through the baths towards the basement | Mid-Morning<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Merry, Jasper, Wilhelmina<br><br>7 HP<br><br><hr><br>"I didn't mean the bath," Alyssa replied to Jasper before following Merry's suggestion to kiss him as well, her hand leaving Merry's ass to caress his abs instead. It had been... too long since she'd been able to indulge in the pleasures of flesh and the last time she'd enjoyed two at a time, she couldn't even recall. And these two, in particular, formed a wonderful contrast, one woman, one man, soft and hard, bit both so eager now, as she was, her passion rising as she touched and was touched. Her kiss with Jasper ended and she game herself no more than time enough for a breath, before she was on him again, showing him, through her kiss, just how much she wanted, needed this.
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